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The End is Nigh

Gynm Inturuppted

Matthew S. Co-DM Interrupted (8:00 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20=6 ; d20=10 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2017 9:36:54 PM
Falco asks Cloxo a final questions, "I was thinking about the different experience levels of the groups. Did your tests somehow change based on who was taking the test? If not I am even more impressed we finished."
Cloxo was thrilled to answer, a smile wide upon his face. “That is an excellent question and yes they did change depending on the skills of the participants and this magic was the hardest to master. Gamemasters, like myself, spend their entire life building the skills to build the game. Most times we build only the labyrinth that the minotaur hate so much but every once in a while one of us Gamemasters gets to build the Taurnament.”
Once he receives his reward, he recalls that he promised a potion to grandmother Esoway, at the beginning of the Taurnament. Grandmother Esoway is near the Wander’s Roost and is disappointed with the news that you are unable to hand over the Anything potion.
“But… she says, ... maybe their will be something else
Tsak is awakened by the knock on the door. He asks the barmaid, “Thank you Elsie, is this Gynm known to you?”
Followed by Kiwina’s similar query.
Rolth wonders, "Could this be Gnym of Gnym, poet laureate of Minotaur Isle? Or is this some clever trap?” but once you wake up and open the door you see the poet laureate, one of the judges of the Taurnament, distraught.
Gothruk quaffles.
Sable and Finnian talk about bow-making after downing the potions. Finnian is having a harder time in the morning after drinking too much.
Elyas is happy to be counted as one of the Petals. He tries not to be the center of attention.
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Gynm is noticeably upset, pacing back and forth as he waits. This seems unusual for the normally calm, collected poet.
“I’m so sorry to interrupt you this morning but something unimaginable has happened and I need your help. Cloxo, the Gamemaster has been kidn…”
Suddenly an old human interrupted Gynm and began shouting.
“The Gods are angry! We are all going to die! Repent! Repent!
Several taurs approached and tried to move the old woman but she fought back.
“No.. no.. I’m not crazy. I need to talk to the Petals. They have to help me.. Help us all.”
The taurs wrestle her back away from Gynm. Gynm steps forward in her defense.
After a short argument the taurs agree to release the human.
“Marie,” Gynm begins and then steps away. “I’m not sure the Petals have time for your conspiracies.” Marie protests, “Gynm, you don’t understand… Cloxo’s kidnapping… the Storm approaching. It’s all coming to an end.”
Perception vs DC 6 Highlight to display spoiler: { Somewhere near a female taur sobs. A young male taur pleads, “Ida please, I did not do what you think I did. I don’t know why the child looks like that. Please believe me.”
“The Petals, maybe they can help figure out what’s going on. I don’t know what else to do.}
Perception vs 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice a large group of sailors talking near the beach. They seem to be talking about the huge dark clouds approaching.}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=9 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2017 10:02:46 PM
(Perception vs spoilers = 9)
Tsak is surprised to find that he is part of the discussion, instead of the eves-dropping bystander that he usually feels like at times like this. Either the beer goggles are still in effect or that Elixir of Domi really was strong stuff. (CHA +1)
It seems the thing to do is to follow up on Gynm's information, but he doesn't want to ignore or offend the other folks present. He'll try to patiently listen to everyone and gather as much information as possible, but then talk to the staff about using a private room for a quiet conversation with Gynm and the other petals.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=21 ; d20+6=15 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2017 10:11:16 PM
(Roll: perception = 21)

Kiwina thinks back over the past few days, trying to remember if this is the storm they saw on the Herald and has been hanging around. (Knowledge, Nature = 15)

"Whatever the problem, it's best if we can hear the story from one person and others wait until after they have spoken to add details. But first, Gnym, one question -- Marblehorn and his friends are much more powerful than we are, so what makes you think we are the ones to solve this problem?"

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+8=11 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 7:03:26 AM
Sable wakes up with the thought, I have much to do today - I guess I owe dues as a Specialist and should settle up if I can. Maybe I can get a loaner bow until Finnian and I can get the materials to build a custom one.

His thoughts of archery are interrupted by the hubbub at the door. While the issue of Cloxo being kidnapped is of concern, he listens to the discussion beyond (Perception 11). He will go to speak to the concerned mother.

”Can you tell me what has happened here? How might I be able to help, the others are busy with Cloxo’s kidnapping.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=20 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 7:15:45 AM
"Cloxo kidnapped? Are we sure this isn't just one of his disappearing tricks? What evidence do we have? Were there any witnesses?" And these mysterious clouds, which I think we saw during our return to the isle a few days ago, is there any precedent for them? (Perception = 20, success for spoilers)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=11 ; d20-1=3 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 7:59:35 AM
(Gothruk's charisma raises 1 from 9 to10)

Perception 1D20+6=11 Pass

Gothruk tries to calm down the woman, Steady on there miss, it's no use to for us to be losing our wits. Explain to us what you think is happening, in a way we can understand and we'll do our best to help. Though a missing man may take priority if you have no proof what you say is true.

Diplomacy 1D20-1= 3 Welp...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+2=11 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 8:41:04 AM
Still with Cloxo:
"My that is fascinating. When I am more advanced in my studies I may seek you out to discuss this if it is ok. It would be quite something to make weapons that can change properties based on the experience of the wielder."

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Falco takes in the chaos and is taken aback when he learns about Cloxo.

"That is terrible. His skill should be treasured not spirited away. I... Has there been trouble after other Taurnements? Could picking the roses have caused this? No that seems implausible. Are there records about such things?"

Listening to the other problems; the male Taur pleading about his kids, the sailors worry of storms he grows more agitated.

"Kiwana is right, there are others with more experience and might but people will look to us I fear as we are the champions of the moment. There seems to be a lot going on if nothing else we can help set an example to keep people calm. That is if you all are willing. Clearly first we need a better idea of what is actually going on."

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+3=6 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 9:49:31 AM
[b]Cloxo was kidnapped? Who would kidnap such a person? Perhaps someone who was upset with the outcome of the taurnament? Or perhaps someone is building their own maze or puzzle and are going to force him to help...

In either case, we have to get him back![/]

Perception of 6... Elyas is engaged in the conversation about the kidnapping. He notices the other conversation, but doesn't get distracted by it for now.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+9=27 ; d20=13 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 5:20:34 PM
[perception=27]
Finnian listens to the others as the ask their questions about the Cloxo, but over hearing the young Taurs comments he becomes intrigued with the young Taurs comments. "excuse me," he says to the person bring the news of Cloxo and heads over to where the two are talking.

"Pardon me, I do not mean to pry but I am Finnian of the Eight Petaled Rose, I couldn't help but over hear you speaking. What child do you speak of? What happened?" [Diplomacy=13]

Matthew S. Co-DM Interrupted (8:10 am) (Co-DM Matt)
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 9:42:19 PM
Tsak is surprised to be a part of the discussion. He wishes to follow up on Gynm’s information but decides to wait and patiently listen.
Kiwina thinks over the past few days and recalls the storm that haunted them recently. The characteristics are similar but it seems to of grown in size and covers half the hemisphere. The storm, though, is several miles away.

Kiwina, Rolth, Elyas and Falco talk to Gynm.
"Whatever the problem, it's best if we can hear the story from one person and others wait until after they have spoken to add details. But first, Gnym, one question -- Marblehorn and his friends are much more powerful than we are, so what makes you think we are the ones to solve this problem?" says Kiwina.

Rolth adds, “Cloxo kidnapped? Are we sure this isn't just one of his disappearing tricks? What evidence do we have? Were there any witnesses?”

Then Falco, "That is terrible. His skill should be treasured not spirited away. I... Has there been trouble after other Taurnaments? Could picking the roses have caused this? No that seems implausible. Are there records about such things?"

Marie, seems to settle down after being approached by Gothruk, but quickly returns to hysterics. “We are all going to die. The gods, the storm. It’s only the beginning.” She then, becomes suddenly calm. “The world is dead in it’s current form. Here enters a new world order.” With that the woman flees toward the beach. “Prepare! Prepare!”

Sable and Finnian notice the liontaur woman lie on the ground near the Wandering Roost and sobbed as her husband tries to console her.
“My children,” she begins. “I had eight cubs nearly a week ago. Every one of my children is mixed race. Mixed race!” Her husband adds, “Mixed race taurs is unheard of and from what I’ve been told cannot happen.”

Gynm, clearly distracted by Marie, pauses and recollects his thoughts as Gothruk speaks to the woman.
“Cloxo, left Liontaur Island several days ago to remove the Garden on Minotaur Island. Routine work for the Taurnament. Yesterday, I received an urgent message from the Purple Duke stating that someone snatched him from his bedroom. I have not heard further information but there is an additional problem. The messenger also added that the storm approaching destroyed nearly a quarter of Minotaur Island, near the Duke’s castle.” He then thinks, “I can certainly send Alex and his crew to investigate. That would be an excellent idea plus, I may need them to coordinate rescue operations.”
“With that settled, I actually need you and your skills to assist us with securing Chessford. This storm, with everything I heard, is going to destroy many homes and businesses. There is a family, near the West end of Chessford, the Coalborn family. I would need you to start there.”

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+4=20 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 9:51:51 PM
“Interesting, “ says Sable, “I wonder, are any of the children Unitaurs?”

Sable thinks, what would “mixed race” actually mean? (Knowledge Nature = 20/22 for Tauric knowledge)

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 11:05:44 PM
When the Petals were celebrating after turning in their roses, Kiwina specifically asked Sai to join them in order to hear about the liontaur's dream of the events that would unfold. Now that events seem so be unfolding, Kiwina tries to remember what Sai said.

Meanwhile, "Of course we will help. What secure place would you like us to bring people to? I am not that familiar with Chessford."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=12 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 12:25:45 AM
(Perception re: storm = 12)
A storm, thinks Tsak, as well as shelter we'll need food, water and warmth!

Once Gynm has answered Kiwina with a secure place Tsak will enroll a bar maid to collect blankets and food, whilst the couple should gather their children as well as water and wood for a fire, that will keep them busy for a time.
He sends another bar maid to the docks to warn those on ships to get themselves to safety.

To Gynm You can count on us, please keep us appraised of events on Minotaur Isle

That done he prepares to head to West Chessford and find the Coalborn's.
On the way he tries to take a good look at the storm as he hurries along.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 4:36:42 AM
"The storm really is bad then? I didn't think it looked all that exceptional when we saw it on our way back from the maze. Being on a small island the buildings are designed to handle some amount of storm damage, how much worse is this than a normal heavy storm?

Elyas is broken out of his academic curiosity by Tsak taking leadership and getting people assigned to tasks. Right, right, we should get moving, and talk about why this storm is what it is at a later time... still it is very interesting....

Elyas does what he can to help get people moving, then follows Tsak to move towards West Chessford

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 7:12:08 AM
Perhaps if this storm is of magical origins then magic will be the easiest way with which to defend ourselves from it? Gothruk says as he follows Tsak after failing to calm down the old human lady.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+3=5 ; d20+3=8 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 7:15:25 AM
(OOC: Starting with a quick flashback to our downtime, now that we have resolved how many tokens are left and so forth)

During the party downtime after turning in the Taurnament Roses, Rolth makes an attempt to profit from our remaining two tokens. He will try to market them not just as tokens with cash value, but as the remaining tokens of the Taurnament Champion Eight Petaled Rose, complete with a certificate of authenticity signed by all eight Petals. If that doesn't work, he will use his trading clan ties to get the face value for the tokens. (Diplomacy = 5 to persuade someone that the tokens are worth more than face value)

Back in the present, Rolth also accepts the mission to seek out the Coalborn family. "Can you tell us where to find the Coalborns and how to recognize them? What should we do with them when we find them? Also, are there any reports of how the storm inflicts its damage? Is it wind, waves, or something more eldritch? That will help us make proper defenses for Chessford."

To the upset couple, Rolth offers the following consoling words, "Perhaps your situation is the will of Domi, signaling the beginning of a return of the noble taur race of our common ancestors. Did not the Eight Petaled Rose return with one Rose for each taur subrace--liontaur, centaur, and minotaur? And see these marks that I was granted by Domi himself, granting his favor on our endeavors. So return to protect your children of Domi and do not despair in the face of this storm!" (Diplomacy = 8)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 8:06:11 AM
Falco listens to the others talk and hears his questions asked before he has a chance to.

"Elyas I agree, this is very interesting but it is time for action. Lets see if we can bring some peace of mind to people."

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+10=15 ; d20+4=13 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 4:02:10 PM
"Unitaur?" Finnrick asks quizzically, "I am unfamiliar with this, but I do know some of mixes races. Being one myself." he adds. do you know anyone who could help or have more knowledge of such things.

[know Nature 15,Arcana 13] do I know anything of these mixed race taura?

Matthew S. Co-DM Interrupted (8:20 am) (Co-DM Matt)
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 8:07:27 PM
Sable tries to imagine the what a mixed race may actually mean but finds that the husband is correct when saying the different races cannot co-mingle.
“My wife, I understand why she is upset, thinks I did something. That witch, Marie came and saw me just before the birth. Maybe she put a spell on me?” He thought about it for a couple tense seconds. He then shouted after her.
“What did you do to my children? They were fine before you visited.”
But Marie had already disappeared in a small shack on the beach.
Kiwina tries to remember what Sai had said about his dream and vaguely recalls something about a shipwreck. Sai, being a young man, was pulled away at the last minute by his parents.
Tsak thinks about what he will need to help the Coalborns. He then finds a bar maid to collect blankets and food. As well as advising the couple to collect water and wood. He then send another to the docks to warn the sailors docked at the beach.
This bar maid, stops and replies, “Good sir, I believe the sailors near the dock are fully aware of the storm. The sailors are a very suspicious, superstitious group.”
Of the storm, Elyas asks if the storm is really bad. Marie, the biggest proponent of the storm has left. Gymn looks to find it is approaching quickly and notes that it is larger then usual. Elyas then begins to get everyone moving.
Gothruk asks, “Perhaps if this storm is of magical origins then magic will be the easiest way with which to defend ourselves from it?”

Rolth tries to sell the taurnament coins but the incoming storm has most distracted with a couple sellers partially interested then running off to batten down something.
He then adds, "Can you tell us where to find the Coalborns and how to recognize them? What should we do with them when we find them? Also, are there any reports of how the storm inflicts its damage? Is it wind, waves, or something more eldritch? That will help us make proper defenses for Chessford."

Gymn suddenly realizes who the couple is and introduces them as Baron and Cera.
To the upset couple, Rolth offers the following consoling words, "Perhaps your situation is the will of Domi, signaling the beginning of a return of the noble taur race of our common ancestors. Did not the Eight Petaled Rose return with one Rose for each taur subrace--liontaur, centaur, and minotaur? And see these marks that I was granted by Domi himself, granting his favor on our endeavors. So return to protect your children of Domi and do not despair in the face of this storm!"

Baron’s face scrunches up as he is visibly upset. “ you chalk it up to the will of a god? To make my children endure hardships.. and the only reason i get.. is its a gods will.”

The man waves his hand, saying he’s done with the conversation.

Falco agrees with Elyas. He thinks it's time for action and wants to help those that need it.

Finnian puzzles over the word unitaur but equals it to being mixed race like himself.

Gymn adds. “ Not mixed like half elves or half orcs, but minotaurs with back ends from Centaurs. The parents are both minotaurs, yet their children exhibit traits from another taur race. Another case i heard was a centaur with hair like a liontaur, and a liontaur born with minotaur horns. It makes no sense at all. “

The families need help, the witch's shack calls, and those sailors are a superstitious lot…
(OOC: What path do you choose? The other paths will resolve themselves, eventually :)

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 8:54:23 PM
"Folks aren't listening to us and telling us what we need to know to best help them," Kiwina tells the other Petals. "We are going to have to do the best we can. Rolth, you know the area better than the rest of us -- is there somewhere better than Sandifurr Mercantile to send people? Preferably to the east, away from the ocean. We could send children there to be safe, and any adults who aren't too busy trying to save their property from the storm. And like Gynm said, we should start at the west end of town and head east from there."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=29 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 10:17:24 PM
Rolth suggests that he and Kiwina take Falco to quickly talk to the witch gain her insight and assistance. They can then bear Falco and the witch if she will come to catch up to the rest of the party and help find and rescue the Coalborns. "Don't forget our new and old potions if things go bad!

He also takes a look around and wrecks his brain to remember any high ground nearby, and maybe some caves in hills that might afford some protection from the storm. (Perception = 29 to spot some useful terrain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Friday November 3rd, 2017 2:16:57 AM
Tsak is happy with Rolth's suggestion on how to split resources. The sailors are aware of the storm and a hardy folk who can look after themselves. Starting at the east end of Chessford he'll start door-knocking with the remaining petals to warn people of the incoming storm and make them aware of the best safe place, as well as encouraging them to look after not only themselves but the less able amongst their community. He'll also ask about the Coalborns whereabouts as he goes.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Friday November 3rd, 2017 4:38:32 AM
Elyas asks Rolth Would it be helpful to ave a second mage come to visit the witch? If I would slow you down too much, I am happy to help with storm preparations, but my skills may be better served investigating magical phenomenon.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Friday November 3rd, 2017 7:16:04 AM
"I agree a conversation with the witch is needed and probably easily handled. I would agree with Elyas that the two of us might be of use. Like all of us we are not that experienced so either one may miss something."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None
Friday November 3rd, 2017 7:27:00 AM
Gothruk will take whoever follows in the direction of the Coulborns fin what situation they are in.

If we don't manage to get any information on where they may be then being naturally large and strong he will help prepare for the storm, he'll move supplies/help build covers.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin'
Friday November 3rd, 2017 3:56:30 PM
Finnian will go with thw group and try tonhelp out anyway he can. Now that I know a bit about spell casting, perhaps I can be of some assistance, even though my knowledge is more of the natural Wold than that if the Arcane.

Dm shawn -the storm approaches d100=20
Friday November 3rd, 2017 7:34:14 PM
"Folks aren't listening to us and telling us what we need to know to best help them," Kiwina tells the other Petals. "We are going to have to do the best we can. Rolth, you know the area better than the rest of us -- is there somewhere better than Sandifurr Mercantile to send people? Preferably to the east, away from the ocean. We could send children there to be safe, and any adults who aren't too busy trying to save their property from the storm. And like Gynm said, we should start at the west end of town and head east from there."
Rolth suggests that he and Kiwina take Falco to quickly talk to the witch gain her insight and assistance. Looking around he does recall a mountainous region nearby. Rolth only Highlight to display spoiler: {He then notices a clan of liontaur heading North followed by several others. They are heading toward the village of Kotori. The Kotori clan, is located in within the hills of Zelltoro. It’s a long trek to Zelltoro but there are caves that could offer them shelter.}
Tsak is happy with the suggestion of splitting up. He starts knocking on the doors on the East end of Chessford. The activity seems to produce positive results and most of the residents freely leave and head toward the hills. A few refuse to leave and wish to reinforce the large liontaur homes. The Coalborns, you find near the end of the village. The first home you see is boarded up. It’s large windows closed and secured.
Diplomacy vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Upon asking around you find that the Coalborns are a large clan spread out past the end of Chessford. The entire clan is staying in their homes. At least half the clan is busy boarding up the home but with children running around they are struggling to stay on task.}
Elyas asks, “Would it be helpful to have a second mage come to visit the witch? If I would slow you down too much, I am happy to help with storm preparations, but my skills may be better served investigating magical phenomenon.”

Rolth heads with Kiwina, Falco, and Elyas to the witches hut. The dilapidated building sits on the beachy sand, parts seemingly hanging off into nothingness. The wind kicks up sand, stinging your faces as you march to the hut. Stepping inside, it is a different world. A pungent ordor of cooking meat, and decaying fish assault you. Bones of dead animals and fish hang from the beams inside the hut. Sitting near the boiling cauldron is a table, with a huge globe sitting atop three pyramids.

The sound of beads separating is heard as the witch enters from an adjacent room. “ Ahh the paragons of virtue bestow upon me their time. Is it questions, futures.. wants and desires? Or are you just hear to get your palm read?..... “

She reaches into her gown and produces a handful of bones and tosses them on the table with a loud clickity clack. “ The bones talk.. if one knows how to listen. They tell the tales of those not alive yet. The speak of times not arrived. They tell of something coming. “ she picks up the bones and tosses them again… her look doesn't change. “ There's no stopping what can't be stopped, no killing what can't be killed. The storm is the least of our worries… you see when I ask the bones to see the future. Their reply is.. What future? As if our time is at an end.. not us as individuals, but taurs, humans, elves and all the goodly races. Something is wrong with the Wold. Something is wrong with the bones, and as a woman who has read and listened to the bones my whole life… that frightened me more than any bandit in the night.”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20=13 ; d20+6=20 ;
Saturday November 4th, 2017 7:37:37 AM
(Diplomacy=13 Fail, Perception=20)
Tsak tries to see what's special about the Coalborn's (perception) to decide if he should escort them to the safe place or keep knocking on doors or re-join with the mages.
He doesn't want to split the group up any more. If the Coalborn's look like they can make their way to safety, and the neighborhood has been forewarned, then perhaps its time to join those who went to see the witch.

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+6=12 ;
Saturday November 4th, 2017 9:01:07 AM
Sable helps the Lionataurs find the best way to safety (Perception 12) then rejoins the party at the Witch’s Hut.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20-1=1 ;
Saturday November 4th, 2017 9:42:02 AM
Roll to assist Tsak's Diplomacy 1D20-1=1 Fail
His yelling lands on deaf ears or otherwise gets little response. With that he moves with the rest of the group to meet up with Rolth's crew.
(unless someone else can assist Tsak with his attempt)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+3=18 ;
Saturday November 4th, 2017 2:49:46 PM
Rolth thanks Marie for her insight, and inquires "If this cannot be stopped, do the bones say anything about influencing its course? And if this is the end of an age, is there any precedent for such passing of ages that might lend us insight into what lies next and what to do about it? And would you come with us to a place of at least temporary safety? I think we may have need of your wisdom even more in the coming days, and I suspect that this abode on the sand may not stand long against the coming storm. (Diplomacy = 18 - or 19 if she is an ally of Domi - to persuade Marie)

With that, Rolth will point out to the Petals and Marie the potential to gain some safety in the caves near the village of Kotori in the hills of Zelltoro. He suggests rejoining with the rest of the party, and leading the way there, taking along as many as we can find.

(OOC: I will be traveling internationally today through Thursday. I expect to be able to post, but if it seems like I will be missing more than one post, I would welcome someone stepping in to sub for me. Just think impetuous nature tempered by some learned wisdom and a desire to do good.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20=2 ;
Saturday November 4th, 2017 5:47:07 PM
"Kupunawahine," Kiwina says to Marie, in a respectful tone that she might understand since the word (meaning grandmother) will be foreign to her, "what sort of help do you require? We are trying to get as many people as we can to safety in the coming storm, but I fear that in their confusion they might blame you for things none of us understand. Like the children." (Diplomacy = 2 to aid Rolth)

If the woman answers or tries to, Kiwina listens. The aumakua have not spoken to him in dreams of late, though, and it is frankly unbelievable that they would not mention the end of the world.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20=19 ;
Sunday November 5th, 2017 8:43:24 PM
Newly invigorated with self confidence Finnian runs around searching for the Coalborns. Finally he is able to point the group he is with to where the Coalborns are located but upon arriving he finds the boarding up their houses and not wanting to leave. He searches for the leader of the clan in hopes of pursuading them that leaving is the safest course of action. I leu of getting them to leave their homes he pleads that they allow the peatls to help secure the multitude of children running around and escort them to a safer place.

[diplomace=19]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+1=15 ;
Monday November 6th, 2017 7:18:53 AM
"What Rolth says is true. While no expert on predictions I do know there are many ways to interpret things. If the Wold is coming to an end well... not much we can do but we cannot assume that is the case. Come with us, help people calm and maybe guidance will come."

[Assist Rolth Dip: 15]

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Monday November 6th, 2017 12:04:30 PM
This is indeed disturbing omens, but I for one have never put much stock in the Bones' ability to tell the future. Afterall, the owner of those bones died, so they couldn't have been all that prescient, right?

Elyas smiles, trying to make light of the situation, but knows that it is something to be worried about.

As Falco says, if the end is coming, there is little we can do to change it. But it may only be one possible outcome. What can the Bones tell us about the present? what needs to be done now? or the past? what happened to bring these storms on our Wold?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=11 ; d20+6=13 ;
Monday November 6th, 2017 4:47:46 PM
Having been lead to the Coalborns by Finnian Gothruk takes a look at the building they are holed up in. If it stands a decent chance of surviving the storm then he'll encourage the rest of the crew to leave. We have better use of our time then trying to help people who don't want to be helped.
Otherwise he'll point out any weaknesses in the structure and try to convince the Coalborns to get to the safest place, where everyone else is gathering.

Perception to see how likely the building is to survive the storm 1D20+6=11

Intimidate to try and get them to come with us 1D20+6=13

Matthew S. Co-DM Interrupted (8:30 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20=18 ;
Monday November 6th, 2017 6:59:54 PM
Tsak,Finnian,Sable and Gothruk talk to the Coalborn clan. The Coalborns seem to be overwhelmed. The entire clan is attempting to board up the homes. The liontaur children are struggling to push the large planks into place.
Any forewarning falls on deaf ears in this community but Finnian does his very best to convince the young clan leader Arostle that heading to the mountains is a better idea.
“Listen,” says the young leader. “The Coalborn clan has been here for a millenia. Some storm is not going to move us. I don’t care what that witch says. That’s not to say you haven’t moved me with your request but I am not convinced we need to fear that storm. I tell you what. If you can convince me with some evidence, then I give you my word the clan will move.”

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Rolth thanks Marie for her insight, and inquires about possibly stopping the storm. If there is a precedent that may lead to a solution and if she will leave her small abode for safer grounds.
Falco says, "What Rolth says is true. While no expert on predictions I do know there are many ways to interpret things. If the Wold is coming to an end well... not much we can do but we cannot assume that is the case. Come with us, help people calm and maybe guidance will come."
Elyas tells a joke, which does not go over well with the witch then adds,
“As Falco says, if the end is coming, there is little we can do to change it. But it may only be one possible outcome. What can the Bones tell us about the present? what needs to be done now? or the past? what happened to bring these storms on our Wold?”

Kiwina explains the others may blame her for things they do not understand.

Marie shakes her head in the negative, I will not leave. I don't fear that which we do not know. If a storm is the reason to end me, no running will stop it. There is no way to stop this.. much like there is no way to stop death. Hide.. Run.. it matters not. If the storm wants you… it’ll have you.”

Turning to Falco, she adds.. “ my person alone will shake them. You saw that family…. They’ve for sure mentioned my name as the reason why their children are deformed. The others will just believe I am the reason for this. They won't listen to my words and think it is my dark magic that brings the deathstorm here. My appearance will insight violence.. and that is not needed at the time. Your friend Kiwina understands.

She laughs at Eyas. Not at his joke but his statement of what needs to be done. “ Are you a god?” she asks. “ do you have power to change the past? Your only choice is to survive… any way you can. I do not know what brings this here. I don't know what caused those children to be deformed. “ a loud rumble stops her words.

“ There is no more time.. you need to go, unless you want to bunker down here.”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20=19 ;
Monday November 6th, 2017 7:25:07 PM
(Diplomacy = 19)
Disheartened by his initial inability to impress the urgency of the situation onto the Coalborns, Tsak nevertheless continues to press Arostle:
Sitting here with your head in the sand is not leading your clan, especially if it's simply what has always done. True, we have no proof of the storms malevolence beyond the warnings of experienced beings, but what do you have to lose by taking the safest course? If you are right, but go to the caves and come back in a few days to your house as it is now, you lose nothing. If you are wrong and you stay here, you may lose much. My friends and I will search for your 'evidence', but there is a limit to the danger I will put them in simply because of your obtuse stubbornness.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Monday November 6th, 2017 11:10:04 PM
Kiwina says to Marie, "If you have no advice for us how to best help people, we will do what we can. I hope it goes well with you."

Assuming the group leaves the shack, with or without additional insight, Kiwina will look for Tsak. Gynm's report of the devastation to Minotaur Isle might convince some folks to seek shelter, and others might be glad to have their children sheltered even if they want to stay and protect their homes.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+3=14 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 12:46:14 AM
Having done his best to gather information from Marie and persuade her to come to relative safety, Rolth is ready to rejoin the rest of the Petals in speaking to the Coalborns. After all, that is where we were actually sent to try to help.

Upon joining the conversation with Aristide, Rolth will attempt to aid Tsak in persuading Arostle to move with us to the safety of the higher ground. "Reports from Minotaur aisle indicate that one third of the Isle has been laid waste. And it is a fact that the dwellings on Minotaur Isle, which I have seen with my own eyes during my journeys, were much higher than your seaside location, so you should expect worse here. And we are not here because of what the witch said, rather we have come to implore you to move at the behest of Gynm of Gynm himself, poet laureate, scholar, and one of the wise leaders of the recent Taurnament. He thinks that you have a special role to play in events to come, and would not see you come to harm. Please, for the sake of us all, including your precious cubs, let us not tarry here, but rather move to the safety of the hills.. This last Rolth says with a significant look at any mothers or wives that might be listening nearby no might help sway Arostle. (Diplomacy = 14 to aid Tsak, success for a total of 21 so far)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 8:43:00 AM
"Marie, I understand what you say and, though I do not agree with lumping all witches together and evil, I can see why you don't wan't to make things worse. Personally I think people seeing you trying to help might overcome the prejudice but I do understand."

He looks at his friends. "I will try and check back in on you if possible and with you well."

He returns with the others and hearing Rolths impassioned plea holds his tongue.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 2:13:25 PM
Before leaving with the others, Elyas asks Marie one more time

"Do you know anything that might point to the cause of the mutations in these children? I know you are not to blame, but do you have any insight into what happened? Is this related to the storm, or something unrelated?"

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20=16 ; d20+7=12 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 3:19:58 PM
" I thought they were going to see the witch," Finnian thinks to himself "I guess that didn't pan out"

"I still think you a wrong, but I understand wanting to try to save your homes. I will try and find you some proof," [Diplomacy aid?=16]

He walks off as Rolth appears allowing the Liontaur to have his say.

He attempts to use his knowledge of the land to determine how bad the storn might be

.[knowledge nature=12]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20-1=12 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 5:01:10 PM
Diplomacy to assist with Tsak. 1D20-1=12=pass. (Tsak's Diplomacy is now at 23)

We don't have time or ability to find proof due to the nature of the situation. We've been told that this storm has caused chaos and destruction along Minotaur Island.

Hopefully that convinces them and we can assist them moving items & supplies from the houses to take to the caves.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 7:46:13 PM
Tsak is unsure whether he has been able to persuade Arostle, but is heartened by the support he feels from his comrades and their selflessness in seeking to aid the community.
It's enough to make a tear form in his non-aiming eye...

Matthew S. Co-DM Interrupted (8:40 am) (Co-DM Matt)
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 7:57:54 PM
Tsak is disheartened but with successful arguments from the other Petals, Arostle looks around and relents. “Ok,” he begins.
“I will need help rounding up everyone. There are 16 houses in our clan. Each home has a large window with wooden shutters. This perch is the best way to approach the houses. Give them a good knock and they will answer. Will you help me?”
(OOC: If you choose to help these are the rules:
At each home, roleplay the approach. Knock on the door. Roll a skill check or cast a spell. Anything that may convince each resident to head out. Max two houses per turn. - Dms will then counter)

As the others leave the witch. Elyas asks about the mutated children and if it is related. Elyas only Highlight to display spoiler: {
“I’m afraid,” she said sadly, “that this is no ordinary storm. Your friends left so I will tell you that I have heard from a dead god, none too friendly. Visions I have never seen before in my old age. The mutations are only the beginning of a change no one wants but everyone will get. The reason behind the changes are not known. I can only repeat what I see.” }
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The storm booms outside. A bright, electric thread burst from the sky and strikes something within the dark water. It's too dark to make anything out. On the beach, the sailors panic. They work to completely secure their ships. Captain Parson works with the Marblehorns group and you notice several other taurnament groups out helping residents and sailors.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+3=16 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 12:59:08 AM
Rolth readily agrees to help round up the clan, and immediately sets about trying to do so. He welcomes help from any of the Petals who wish to aid him. He approaches the first door, knocks firmly, and calls out, "I am Rolth Niheow of the Eight Petaled Rose, recent champions of the Taurnament of Roses. But your leader, Arostle, has sent me here on an even nobler quest. Which is to say that he wants you to gather with the rest of the clan and us to head into the hills to more safely wait out the storm. Let me help you gather your vital possessions and quickly move to the gathering!" (Diplomacy = 16, or 17 if they are Domi's folk, to persuade them to leave)

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+4=22 ; d20-1=4 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 5:42:48 AM
Sable will approach a second domicile, boldly stride up to the door and knock loudly (Strength 22). ”You all need to leave, the storm is too strong. By command of your leader, Arostle, you must leave with the rest of your clan for the safety of the hills.” (Diplomacy 4)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+1=12 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 6:03:48 AM
(Diplomacy=12)
Tsak, following along behind Sable, peers around him and surveys the shattered wood that used to pass for a door.
Sorry about that, but my friend is right, a mighty storm is nearly upon us and Arostle has decreed the clan must move. Please quickly gather your family and only that which is absolutely necessary and head for the hills. Your lives depend on your haste!

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20=16 ; d20=12 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:11:09 AM
Kiwina hesitates momentarily, considering following Rolth, but time is pressing. He heads for a new house and knocks. "My name is Kiwina, an adventurer in the Taurnament. Arostle has asked for our help gathering the clan to move to a safer location. Reports from Minotaur aisle indicate that one third of the Isle has been laid waste. And Gynm of Gynm himself, asked that we help your clan in particular. Please, for the sake of your cubs, hurry."

(roll: diplomacy = 16)

If he has time to gather those at this domicile and move to another, Kiwina repeats the same message. (roll: diplomacy = 12)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+3=15 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 10:51:02 AM
(OOC: Updated post now that we have a clarification re how many we can each try)

Rolth tries the same approach at a second house, emphasizing the order from Arostle and the need for speed. (Diplomacy = 15)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 12:57:52 PM
Falco follows Rolth along but his mind is racing about the storm and the witches words. If the storm wants you it will have you. A curious choice of phrase, is the storm intelligent and choosing victims. Is it actively guided?" mumbeling ot himself "Focus Falco.. those thoughts are for latter."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+1=16 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 4:23:50 PM
(Diplomacy = 16)
Realising the number of houses they have to cover, and just how close the storm is, Tsak heads to another house and bashes on the door as hard as he can Flee, a mighty storm approaches. Arostle has decreed that we flee to the hills. Grab your children and run for your lives!

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20=16 ; d20=12 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 5:09:50 PM
Finnian takes up the call and goes to a couple doors knocking on them and speaking the there inhabitants. "I have spoken to Arostle, he has semt me to urge you to leave. This is no ordinary storm," he says with a sense of urgency.

[Diplomacy=16,12] I don't know if I needed 2 or not

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 5:16:00 PM
Gothruk stops Arostle and quicks asks, Do you have sonething we could say to them that would make them believe the order to evacuate was from you? He hurriedly listens before running off to the first house.

He bangs on the first door with his huge calloused hands. Hey! Open up, I have a message from Arostle. He's ordered an evacuation to the caves where everyone will be safer. If you help me spread the message to the other clanmembers I'll come back here once everybody's been informed and help you move anything you want to take with you.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20-1=8 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 5:19:25 PM
Forgot the Diplomacy roll, silly me.
Assuming I don't get any bonuses from bring up Arostle's name 1D30-1=8

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:15:32 PM
Elyas hurries to catch up with the others, and sees them knocking on doors as he aproaches, having delayed slightly at the witch's house. He will join up with the others and aid in convincing the taurs to evacuate as soon as he cab

Matthew S. Co-DM Interrupted (9:00 am) (Co-DM Matt)
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 8:32:52 PM
Rolth approaches the first door, knocks firmly and identifies himself.
-- A large liontaur with an enormous unkept mane appears within the open porch. He is wearing a sleeveless white shirt. He scratches at the shirt and speaks in a baritone tone. “May, we gotta go to the mountains. This guy says he wants to get us to safety from the storm.” From behind him comes a reply, “I told you, it was a bad storm. Offer him some coffee for his trouble.”
The liontaur offers you a cup of coffee. He declines your offer to help but assures you they will gather their things to leave.
Rolth approaches the second house. A female liontaur steps from the perch and gives him a huge hug. “Oh, thank you,” she said and asks you to pull from the house a huge box of belongings. “We need to figure out how to get this up there.” Pointing to the mountains.

Sable is not so successful. The knock was strong, rattled the home and knocked the shutter from the hinges. The residents were not too pleased. A smaller male liontaur closed the remaining shutter and added, “Leave us alone.”
To Tsak, “He broke my door? We had not planned on moving. We have survived other storms like this. This house, outside of my door was ready for the storm. Help me fix my door.” The liontaur stepped through the perch and attempted to lift the door.

Gothruk uses Arostle’s name at the house he goes to. Inside a liontaur resides.. and stands before him with a bottle of whiskey. “ Yeah? You dont say.. Arostle.” he snickers before taking a swig of the whiskey. “ You tell Arostle if he wants me out, to come get me. Otherwise im gonna hang here and finish this bottle and ride out the storm. “

Finnian has better luck as he encounters a young newlywed couple. The woman swollen from carrying a child in her belly. “ Thank you” the young man says. “ we were worried and didn't know what to do. We’ll head there at once.”

Kiwina hesitates for a moment, finds a home, knocks and explains what is going on. “Oh my,” said the liontaur mother of two cubs. The first cub was covered from the bottom to it’s waist. It struggled to free itself from the blanket but the liontaur ensured it stayed covered. The second sat in a large basket with only it’s liontaur torso and legs visible.
“If Gynm says we need to go then we will go but what will other taurs say of my new cubs?”
She then reveals the second child as a liontaur with a minotaur head. “I will be a laughing stock at the parent/teacher meetings. As a sorcerer, I have managed to cast an “extended illusion” on my first cub but I cannot cast it on both.”
The second home-owner, argues for a moment but relents. “What’s going on with the children next door,” says the curious liontaur.

Falco follows along with Rolth but is struck by the words the witch said. Is the storm intelligent he asks himself? Those thoughts would have to wait till later.

Elyas hurries to join the others. There are a pair of houses nearby.
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The storm bares down as the air begins to stink of rain and lightning bursts. Thunder booms.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=14 ; d20+7=24 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 9:13:17 PM
Rolth figures we have time for one more effort before we need to leave. He approaches the house where Sable failed to sway the occupants. He bangs the remaining shutter open, stands on the door the fellow is trying to lift, and bellows, "Get your stuff and get moving, Arostle's orders. Staying is not an option, your clan needs you now. RIGHT NOW!" (intimidate = 14)

He then moves to the house that Gothruk tried, and tells the drunkard, "Forget Arostle, I'm here and I'm saying to get your hindquarters in gear and move out with the clan. We're going to need everyone to pitch in and you're going if I have to drag you and your bottle off by the scruff of your neck. GET MOVING!" (intimidate = 24)

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 10:29:40 PM
At the first house, Kiwina tells the young mother, "Your cubs look strong and healthy, which is always a blessing. Other families with newborns are reporting the same concerns -- you'll find yourself in good company." To himself, he notes that it might be best to address the issue of mixed children head-on with the group at large when enough folks gather.

At the second house he says, "She fears the children won't handle the travel well. I hope the rest of the clan can recognize a fellow child of Domi and help."

(OOC: It looks like Kiwina can carry about 150 additional pounds without losing speed, or about 320 additional pounds while maintaining a 35' rate.) "If you have food and a suitable container, let's make the most of it. I'll carry what I can." he says to the gathering clan. Unless someone has a saddle pack, though, it may not be that much.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 11:22:15 PM
I won't be staying to fix your door, and neither should you. I hope your clan can get along without you, because your chief sent me here to warn you OF A STORM LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE!

Having expressed some of his frustration at the pig-headedness of these people, Tsak looks around for anyone who's struggling to keep up on the path to the mountains. He won't help save 'stuff' but will do all he can for people.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+3=7 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 11:26:26 PM
(Intimidate = 7)
(OOC: I thought maybe an intimidate roll may have helped with the above. It well might have, if Tsak didn't look and sound like an enraged puppy to these guys...)

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20-1=18 ; d20-1=5 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2017 2:17:25 AM
Sable moves on to a new house, knocking more gently this time and says ”You really need to leave now before the storm hits, let’s get you safely to the hills with the others in your tribe”. (Diplomacy 18)

Sable then moves to one last house and tries again. ”You lot, it is time to move - the storm approaches.” Diplomacy 5

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+1=16 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2017 7:22:07 AM
Falco follows Sable to one of the new houses trying to help convince the people to leave.

"I know it is an inconvenience but this really is a very dangerous situation. Please, your leaders, and us as representatives of the Eight Petal Rose, implore you to leave for safety."

{Diplomacy: 16}

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20=16 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2017 2:41:59 PM
Elyas catches up to Falco and tries to help him convince the people living there to move to higher ground.

We have seen the effectsof this storm from out on the sea, and we assure you it is not going to be an easy one. I know it is difficult to leave your homes, but please trust us to help keep you safe!

Diplomacy aid roll for Falco: 16

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+9=26 ; d20+10=24 ; d20=14 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2017 3:43:09 PM
Finnian spends some time looking to the sky and trying to determine how much time they have until the storm hits and exactly how bad it will be.

[Perception 26, Knowledge Nature 24]

He then has time to go to another house. "Your clan chief has sent me I am to help you get to safety"

[Diplomacy 14]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20-1=2 ; d3=2 ; d20-1=12 ; d20-1=13 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2017 5:21:04 PM
Gothruk nods to the man. Respecting his right to make his own decisions, even if they are reckless.
Though you don't want to leave, can I ask of you to spread the word? You can take care of yourself but there will be families who need to move, the earlier they know the more they'll be able to take with them. For the good of your clan. (Diplomacy=2 if that is required)

He then moves onto the next house.
Knock knock
Hello. I have a message from Arostle. He's decided it would be best to evacuate to the caves where everyone will be safer. Help spread the word if you can.
(Diplomacy = 12)

He moves onto the next house.
Knocking on the door Hello! I bear a message from Arostle. He thinks the Clan will be safer up in the caves of the mountains. I'm going to keep spreading the message then return to the houses that need help.
Diplomacy = 13

Matthew S. Co-DM Interrupted (9:15 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20=7 ; d20=17 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2017 9:13:50 PM
Rolth bangs on the house Sable had approached and took a very different approach. “Well, you don’t have to be rude,” shouted the liontaur. He then dropped the door and disappeared within the house. A moment later returning with his belonging. “Only because Arostle said so. If I find that’s not true..” He begins to threaten but heads toward the caves.
Rolth moved to the next house. The drunk resident of this house cowers, drops his drink and stares blankly. Several children appear and are also shaken.
Tsak is frustrated but everyone outside of the homes seems to be doing fine.

Kiwina informs the residents at his house that others have reported the same problem. “For some reason that’s not helpful,” the resident says but packs up her things and calls for her partner to help. They then head toward the caves. “I can certainly understand that,” says the second mother. She then accepts Kiwina’s offer for help.

Sable moves on to the next house and advises them to head out. They pack up without further instructions but the next house is outright hostile. “I’m not moving. It looks to me…” throwing a hand toward Rolth “...like you just want us to move from the houses so you can take them! I will have to speak to Arostle myself.”
Falco assists Sable. The red-headed liontaur fumes but slowly settles after seeing Arostle leaving a neighbor’s house. “Ok,” he says then gathers his belongings.

Elyas finds a single room house. Inside the house is a family of five. “We have very little. I so hope we do not lose our house.” He then collects his children and they start toward the caves.
Finnian’s final house is happy to leave and they give him no trouble. The sky is dark. The darkness begins to overwhelm the sky and the rain begins.

Gothruk respects the liontaur’s decision but adds, “Though you don't want to leave, can I ask of you to spread the word? You can take care of yourself but there will be families who need to move, the earlier they know the more they'll be able to take with them. For the good of your clan.” The liontaur takes another swallow and asks Gothruk to leave.
“The good of the clan? Do you think the clan would do anything for me?” He then locks himself in the house. Gothruk moves to the next house. The liontaur couple seem partially willing to move. They have some reservations but ultimately thank Gorthruk and begins to pack.
“Oh, by the way,” adds the male liontaur. “Axel, is a drunk. He assumes everyone is against him but it’s mainly just an issue with his drinking. He is actually a nice guy, when he is not drunk. Poor guy lost his family and takes it out on everyone.”
A couple other families here the news and pack their bags.

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The wind picks up. The rain begins to pelt everything with thick droplets. Perception vs DC: 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {} Marie’s shack, upon the sand begins to shake. Items begin flying from the home. With a really impressive perception you notice that Marie struggles with a large case. She attempts to drag it through the sand.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=20 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2017 9:58:47 PM
(Roll: perception = 20)

Kiwina takes a count of the households ready to leave. The Petals have not been totally successful, but the majority of the clan is moving. He provides the help he promised when it comes to carrying food and maybe a few necessities like blankets. He also points out to the others if they've missed it that Marie has decided to move after all.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=12 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 1:29:50 AM
Perception = 12 failed to display spoiler

Tsak will walk with the Taur families to the mountain helping carry necessary supplies/keeping track of children. He's preoccupied with the work and hadn't noticed that Marie had decided to move until Kiwina pointed it out.

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+8=21 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 2:58:00 AM
Sable notices that Marie is struggling with a large bag and offers to help carry it.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=18 ; d20+3=23 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 7:10:31 AM
Rolth apologizes to the children and the drunkard, "Look, I'm sorry I startled you, but we need to make haste. Domi loves and protects all his children, but we need to do our part too! Now come on, let's go together to safety." With that, he turns and leaves, hoping to lead them along with the others to safety. If Sable needs a hand with the other end of Marie's case, Rolth will grab it too. (Perception = 18 to notice the case, success!) (Diplomacy = 23 with the kids and drunkard)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Friday November 10th, 2017 7:20:40 AM
"Sable thank you for helping Marie."

Falco does what he can to aid Marie as well. "I am glad that you are taking this seriously Marie."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None
Friday November 10th, 2017 11:07:37 AM
Gothruk joins up with the others briefly.
[b] Are there any household that havn't been warned yet? [b/]

If there are some that have yet to be spoken to he'll approach them and say that they need to get moving. Otherwise he'll assist the drunkard with the children, slinging him over his shoulder if need be.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin'
Friday November 10th, 2017 3:32:56 PM
Finnian assists Guthruk if there is any houses left, if not he will also help heard the children.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+3=4 ; d20=3 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 6:22:28 PM
Elyas has already turned away from Marie's house, and does not notice anything happening with her (perception 4, natural 1).

He attempts to help with the last few families that are not leaving yet, if there are any (aid on diplomacy=3, so not going to be very helpful at all).

{OOC, hopefully this means I'm getting rid of some bad rolls? Maybe they will be better later?}

Matthew S. Co-DM Interrupted (10:15 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20=14 ; d20=9 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 7:33:10 PM
Kiwina takes a count of the households ready to leave and finds most are moving in that direction. He also notes Marie is moving toward them.
Tsak walks with the taur families toward the mountain.
Sable offers to help Marie with her belongings and she is gracious.
Rolth apologizes, which seems to go over very well, even with a taur that is too drunk to stand. They begin to prepare and move but it’s very slow going. Rolth offers his assistance to the witch. Falco offers his help too. All the attention, to the witch draws grumbles from the Coalborn clan. Most keep their comments to themselves but it’s clear that the witch is not welcome.
Gothruk asks about other households but finds they have all been covered.

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The drunk liontaur purrs occasionally then suddenly switches to a mild growl. His big paws help his stand for the most part but his knees are none too happy to stay in place. His children try their best to help but they are young cubs and do not have the strength.
With most of the clan already on the way the Petal’s get the brunt of the on-coming storm. The rain picks up and stings your faces as thunder booms overhead and lightning flashes.
Perception vs DC: 14 Highlight to display spoiler: { Through the rain you notice that the lightning strikes something within the water. The large, dark item is just offshore. You can make out a vague shape.}
Perception vs DC: 9Highlight to display spoiler: { Marie’s simple shack is no more as it’s picked up and taken away. It is tossed down the beach and is destroyed.}
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The caves offer protection from the wind and rain.. but not fully. The strong winds blow some of the pelting rain in sideways soaking the sandy floor.

The taurs pile in and huddle in different groups. Mostly sticking to family ties . Some, who brought blankets bundle up. One liontaur gathers some wood and tries lighting a fire but fails with the wind and wetness in the air.

“ This is that witches fault” the liontaur making the fire says. “ she brought some dark magic and we’re all paying the price. Why’d you bring her in here!“

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=11 ; d20+3=21 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 8:09:16 PM
(perception = 11)

Rolth tries to reason with the liontaurs, "Let us not blame the messenger, just because she seems different. Did Marie not also lose her abode there on the beach--do you see there that it has been destroyed? And did she not warn us that something fell comes this way? Not to mention that, according to Gynm of Gynm, this storm already hit Minotaur Isle, even as Marie was here. It is hard to see how she could have caused all that. So let us stick together to stand against whatever evil comes, rather than incite disunity amongst those that remain here. Unless you have some evidence to present?" (Diplomacy = 21)

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=16 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+6=19 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 9:12:25 PM
(Roll: perception = 16, 19)

Kiwina pauses, seeing something jn the water and curious as to what it could be. He watches a moment and tries to figure it out (perception again = 15, nature = 19). He then turns back to the task of getting to the caves without leaving stragglers. Once there, seeing they are incomplete shelter, he looks for rocks or other materials that could be used to make things better.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=26 ; d20+6=14 ;
Saturday November 11th, 2017 10:50:41 AM
Perception to view spoilers = 26

Gothruk wants to see how far back these caves go, it is also rare for large cave systems to not already house other animals. He'll light his sun rod and start exploring, stopping if he thinks he might get lost or if he sees any animals or creatures. Perception = 14

Tsak (Subbing for Damien) d20+6=16 ;
Saturday November 11th, 2017 11:00:51 AM
Perception = 16 to view spoilers
Tsak sees the events outside the cave. He starts looking around checking what resources people have brought. How long can the townspeople stay in the caves?
He also encourages sharing of resources but dosn't force anyone to do anything the don't want.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+3=13 ;
Saturday November 11th, 2017 2:29:30 PM
Perception 13

Elyas sees the hut destroyed, and is happy that they managed to go and talk to Marie before the storm got this bad. He looks around for a way to help, but is feeling a bit lost and out of his element at the moment. He lets the Petals with stronger leadership skills and presence take the lead, and let's them know he is happy to help in any way they need him to.

He realizes that likely no one has a great idea of what to do other than sit and wait out the storm, so for the time being he sits down with his back to one of the walls of the cave

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+9=19 ;
Sunday November 12th, 2017 7:18:45 PM
Finnian, having been woken up quickly and not given a chance to prepare his spell takes the time now. He dits and meditates and asks the wold for guodance.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+2=16 ; d20+1=16 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 8:16:06 AM
{Perception: 16}

As the group is moving Falco sees the lightning strike something in the water, he shouts over the storm to the Petals.

"Looks like there is something in the water, pretty big. This may be more then the storm keep your eyes open."

Once to the cave Falco stays near the entrance watching and listening. When he hears the comment he approaches the liontaur making the fire, first casting light on something near by and then using prestidigitation to try the speaker.

"That is two instances of magic that are helpful. The powers wielded by those like us are neither good nor evil. Would you throw me in the rain for providing light and helping you dry? " he speaks a little louder so others can hear "This storm is bad and may be part of something bigger. Marie, like myself and the Petals, may be of some help. Do not let lack of knowledge and fear cause you to act poorly."

{Diplomacy: 16}

Matthew S. Co-DM Interrupted (10:30 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20=13 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 7:47:47 PM
Rolth and Falco try to reason with the liontaurs and it seems to work for the moment as the complains stop. [b]Falco adds a demonstration to make sure everyone understands.

“Okay” the liontaur adds. “ I’m just saying its odd.. buy I guess you're right. She did lose everything.”

Falco and Kiwina notice the object out in the sea. The rain and darkness make any identification difficult. The wind picks up and other homes begin to disappear from their foundations. Kiwina and Tsak search for anything he could use to make things better. There is a pile of large rocks lying beside Kiwina, behind that is a stack of wood.
Elyas is a bit lost and finds a place to sit. Beside him a small hybrid taur plays. It struggles to hold up the already larger minotaur head upon it’s small liontaur body.
“I’m so sorry,” says the mother as she ushers the child closer to her.
Finnian finds some time to meditate.
Gothruk searches the caves. Gothruk only Highlight to display spoiler: {Several other liontaur follow, they look to be from the taurnament.
“Do you hear that,” says one of the liontaur with a shock of blond hair. “It sounded like a thud? Maybe it was just a tree.” As you listen, you can hear several thuds. The sound is unusual but it continues on for several seconds. }
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The wind whistles off the edge of the cave entrance. Thunder booms loudly.
Perception vs DC: 13 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear several heavy thuds outside the cave entrance. }

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=25 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 8:09:42 PM
Rolth perks up, grips his glaive, and moves towards the cave entrance. "What were those thuds?" He carefully peers out the entrance, making sure not to do so in a way that will let falling items hit him from above. If he sees no immediate threat, he will lift his gaze to look for the dark shape on the water mentioned by the others. (Perception = 25)

Kiwina (BatMark subbing for Steve) d20+8=20 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+10=26 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 8:19:17 PM
Kiwina also hears the thuds and steps up beside Rolth to scan for the source of the sound. (Perception =20) If nothing presents itself, he will also scan for the dark shape on the water, looking to see whether it is a creature, an object, or still a mystery. Did the lightning have any effect on it? Is it in distress? (Knowledge nature = 12) Does it look safe to go out and take a closer look, or is the storm too strong and lightning too close? (Survival = 26)

Tsak (Subbing for Damien) d20+6=9 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 9:13:06 PM
Tsak tries to gauge how the wind is moving around the caverns and using the rocks he creates a windbreak to protect the firepit. He asks Falco if he can dry the wood, it would make it a lot easier to get the fire going.

Tsak fails the perception check (1D20+6=9)

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+6=17 ; d20+6=22 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 4:13:57 AM
Sable hearing the heavy noise outside the entrance (Perception 17), readies his weapon and stands next to Rolth and also takes a harder look outside (Perception 22).

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+3=23 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 6:44:53 AM
Elyas watches the little taur play, and tries waving hello to it. As the mother tries to apologize, Elyas holds up a hand.
This little one is no bother ma'am. Let him play. Is there anything you two need?

Elyas sits upright as he hears the strange thuds outside
Perception 23, natural 20.

that didn't sound like thunder! Do any of you see anything? he asks the petals starting to gather by the front of the cave.

Elyas joins them, preparing to cast his protective shell if anything weird approaches from the storm.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+2=3 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=23 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 7:19:10 AM
{Perception: 3 - be jealous}

Falco gives the cave a cursory glance but cannot really focus he racks his mind for any other natural phenomenon he has heard of or any historic events. As he thinks he approaches Elyas.

"Any thoughts on this storm? I am trying to recall anything I may have read that would put this in context." . {Know: Nature 17} {Know: History 23}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=16 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 9:34:32 AM
Gothruk listens harder trying to figure out where the thudding is coming from. Is it echoing through the tunnels to us? Is it caused by rock, wood, metal or other?
Perception: Listen = 16

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+9=29 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 1:56:03 PM
[perception Natural 20!]

If Finnian has his spells he will begin to move towards the sounds and try to determine where the sound came from. Keep his eyes on the horizon and look for what is going on further down the beach.

The Storm

Matthew S. Co-DM The Storm (11:00 am) (Co-DM Matt)
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 7:21:13 PM
Rolth perked up and headed toward the cave entrance along with Kiwina, Sable, Elyas and Finnian.
The sky over the water is dark and from this distance anything in the water is also black.
The storm is blowing the wind across the entrance like daggers as the remaining trees outside strained to stand. Kiwina figured it would be safe to walk out into the storm. Just a little extra difficult to stand. (Acrobatics vs Dc 11 - if going outside the entrance)
Several of you do notice figures lying outside the cave entrance. All of them large and taur-like. Upon a closer study you notice they are taurs. Two centaur and a minotaur to be exact. Their clothes are torn and they are wet. They struggle to move, let alone stand up.
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Tsak uses the rocks to create a windbreak and protect the firepit. He asked for help with starting a fire. An able-bodied young liontaur offers to help and the fire is lit and warm.
Elyas tries to assure the mother but she is still apprehensive. He asks to help.
Falco approached Tsak and asked for thoughts on any history. The mother of two replied, “I have never, in my history, seen a storm like this. This clan has been here for thousands of years.” To Elyas, “Some answers would be helpful,” she replied, knowing full well answers will be hard to come by.
Gothruk, further within the cave, listened and found some of the thuds seem to be coming from within one of the tunnels. It’s a soft thud followed by a crash. After a moment, there is a commotion and several sheep begin to wander toward the group. Their bahhing sounds distressed and pained, louder than a man speaks.
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Kiwina (BatMark subbing for Steve) d20+2=21 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 8:44:48 PM
Kiwina says, "The aumakua would not look favorably upon us if we do not even try to save these taurs, let us move to see what can be done." With that, he shields his face from the wind and moves toward the fallen taurs. (Acrobatics = 21, success) If they do not appear to pose a threat, physical or eldritch, he will try to ask them how they came to be here, and whether they would join us in the caves. If they agree, he will help one of the centaurs, using a loop of rope if necessary.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+4=18 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 8:51:27 PM
Rolth sees his comrade Kiwina move out into the rain, and is determined to join him. "Domi, grant me strength!" he mutters as he shoulders into the wind, moving toward the other centaur. (Acrobatics = 18, success) He follows Kiwina's lead, checking over the centaur before offering to help.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 10:46:50 PM
Tsak decides not to go out in the storm, but tries to get a rope around those that do so that they can be pulled to safety if required. He moves to assist any taurs once inside the cave, helping them to a place by the fire and seeing what can be done for cuts or abrasions.

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+4=23 ; d20+4=24 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 2:04:50 AM
Sable thinks Tsak’s idea of using a rope is a good one - he prepares to haul in folks from the storm as needed (Strength check - 23). While waiting to haul in the Taurs, he will take a hard look at the sheep (Knowledge Nature - 24).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 8:54:09 AM
Looking at the story Falco thinks he will be little use helping out there. At his weight he may just blow clear out to sea. Instead of helping with that he gathers the children in the near one of the walls.

"Children come here and I will tell you a tale." if the children move near him begins a tale of a group of travelers who also face a storm and find themselves on an island, their boat wrecked.

It begins:
"Sit right here and I will tell a tall, a tale of a fated trip.
It started right here on this very isle with a skipper who was true.
Sadly the weather started getting rough and their sturdy ship was tossed.
The crew was brave and they landed on an uncharted little isle."

He goes on as long as they will listen about the peoples zany adventures. Each idea more outlandish then the last until they are happily rescued by a passing ship.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20-1=4 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 10:29:41 AM
Gothruk will do his best to not seem threatening towards the sheep. He'll walk steadily towards them guiding them into the cave, he's no master but he's seen farmers move livestock before and attempts to imitate. (isn't trained in handle animal)

Diplomacy if relevent 1D20-1=4

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+3=12 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 11:43:49 AM
Elyas squints out of the cave entrance, but for now feels like he would be more of a hindrance than a help in carrying the Taurs in from the storm. He doesn't want to be stuck out there himself needing to be rescued.

Instead, he casts Light on a fist-sized rock and tosses it out into the storm to help his companions see more clearly. (perception roll of 12 as he tries to see anything else lit up by his glowing rock)

Do you two see anything out there? He calls out to Kiwina and Rolth

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+7=14 ; d20+9=12 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 4:32:28 PM
[ooc So since I just had the opportunity to prepare my spells I am going to say that I had prepped CLW and left my other slot for level 1 spells open and can fill it with 15 min. meditation.]

Finnian follows the other two out into the rain leaving his bow unstrung in the cavern so as to nit dampen his string. Naturally acobatic Finnian leaps into the wind but he has to focus all his ability to not be blown away. [Acrobatics=14] The rain makes it hard to see but he does his best to keep alert as he moves as fast as he can to help the fallen Taurs. [Perception=12]

Co- Dm shawn -the storm drenches d20=5 ; d20=9 ; d20=19 ; d20=9 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 9:26:27 PM
Kiwina moves out to check on the taurs laying in the ground. The win pushes at him making his steps lumber and move at a slower pace.

[Rolth [/b] follows his friend and also has to push against the storm. One thing both notice is sound is being drowned out. A yell might get lost in the winds like a grain of sand on the beach.

Tsak comes up with the idea of tying a rope on those that go out incase they need to be dragged in. Sable thinks its a good idea. (Ooc: if Rolth or Kiwina want it.. they can retro it in.)

The sheep came from deeper in the cave and look scared. A massive storm can do that to an animal.

Falco sits down and calls the children over and begins telling a story. First one child listens, then another... one by one about half the children trickle over to listen.

Gothruk moves closer to the sheep trying to heard them. A few bolt passed and start heading for the mouth. Some move back into the passage they came from. The bahhing doesnt stop.. they are still scared.

Elyas decidesn he would be more help in the cave and casts light on a rock and throws it into the storm. He calls out to see if any of them see anything.

Finnian moves up to to the beach with the others. His eyes strain against the rain and wnd.

The trio venturing onto the beach are aboit halfway to the taurs. The wind and rain is like a wall.. it slows everything to a standstill.

The taurs can be seen to be soaked... their cloaks are saturated.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+4=13 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 9:45:45 PM
Rolth gratefully accepted the offer of a lifeline from Sable. With this added security, he pushes on toward the fallen taurs. (Acrobatics = 13, success!)

Kiwina (BatMark subbing for Steve) d20+2=8 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 9:49:34 PM
Kiwina also accepts the assistance via rope from Tsak and presses on toward the Taurs on the sand. However, the wind proves too much, and he stumbles to his knees before he can reach his goal. (Acrobatics = 8, fail)

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+3=13 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2017 2:01:03 AM
Sable maintains his position with the rope and tries to keep the sheep inside the cave as well (Handle Animal - 13)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Thursday November 16th, 2017 6:16:40 AM
Tsak does not yet attempt to retrieve Kiwina as he may still recover and reach a fallen taur. In fact keeping the rope firm so that Kiwina does not fall further, he realises that he will need help if he is to return his giant friend to the cave. Straining to have his voice heard over the wind, Falco's preposterous imitation of a screwy first-mate and the bleating of rogue sheep he yells to Gothruk and Elyas for assistance.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20-1=11 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2017 9:14:38 AM
With the storm going on outside and deeper into the caves surrounded by panicked and loud sheep, Gothruk dosn't hear Tsak's calls for aid.

He keeps trying to calm the sheep that are still around him.

(OOC - I don't know what to do! Can someone not trained in handle animal calm an animal at all?
Logically so but I don't know how that converts mechanics wise. The closest thing I can think of is Diplomacy so I'm going to keep rolling that.)

Diplomacy 1D20-1=11

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Thursday November 16th, 2017 9:40:03 AM
Falco watches his partners as they go about dealing with things outside. Only going out there if I have to I think. Not a place for someone who ways as little as me.

Seeing the kids gather, instead of finishing his story he adds some in the middle. A tale about a meteor that landed on the island. Any who got close to it aged very quickly only to have their age revert with distance. After some zany misadventures by the 1st mate Billigan they manage to tie the rock to a log and set it adrift.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+1=19 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2017 11:31:16 AM
Elyas moves over to help Tsak with the rope, trying to keep Kiwina steady. He puts what little weight he has into anchoring the rope.

Assist Task, Str roll = 19

Matthew S. Co-DM The Storm (12:00 pm) (Co-DM Matt) d20=2 ; d20=2 ; d20=3 ; d20+4=11 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2017 8:40:03 PM
Rolth heads toward the fallen taurs with Sable’s line tied to him.
Kiwina takes the rope from Tsak but the wind forces him to stumble.
Sable manages the rope and steps into the sheep causing them to turn back into the cave.
Tsak doesn’t yet attempt to retrieve Kiwina figuring he may still reach one of the fallen taurs. He shouts for help from the others.
Gothruk is unable to hear Tsak’s call for aid. He tries to calm the sheep by talking to them. The animals are terrified and indifferent to Gothruk so the attempt doesn’t result in much of anything. The sheep, though begin to settle after a moment.
Falco watches his partners outside. He decides to comfort the many children with a tale.
Elyas moves to help Tsak hold the rope.
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Gothruk notices large patches of fur pulled from the sheep, leaving them bald in several areas. Deep within the cave is another crash and a growl. The sounds of hooves approaching.

Outside in the wind and rain Rolth manages to reach the first taur. Rolth only: Highlight to display spoiler: { A centaur stands uneasy in front of you. It’s right arm is broken and swings freely. It’s knees are bowed. The human-like figure standing in front of you slumps forward staring with a pair of fearful eyes. The shock from the sight causes the need of a ‘Will Save DC 13’ to avoid being shaken for 1d6 rounds.}
Kiwina falls before reaching the second taur. Kiwina only Highlight to display spoiler: { The Minotaur stands several feet from him. Through the rain you can make out the human-like figure with the enlarged torso and head. You can also make out that the taur is dragging his right foot. The taur notices you and suddenly summons a spectral echo of the rushing waters. The rush of water carries the minotaur toward the cave entrance. Kiwina Acrobatics vs DC 20 due to flood. To avoid being carried into the cave entrance.}
A rush of water bursts into the cave entrance. A broken minotaur is carried into the cave. He searches for Kiwina but notices Tsak standing near and bull rushes CMB 11 vs. Tsak CMD
Note: This bull rush attempt doesn’t provoke attacks of opportunity.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+7=11 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2017 8:58:25 PM
Finnian is slower than the others but continues to run [Acrobatics 11]

Sorry insane day, but I'll post tomorrow on this too

Kiwina (BatMark subbing for Steve) d20+2=13 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2017 9:05:41 PM
Kiwina goggles at the surprising spectral wave that bears the limping minotaur past him and into the cave. He tries to regain his footing in the eldritch tide, but despite his efforts is washed into the cave entrance. (Acrobatics = 13)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+2=6 ; d20+1=7 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2017 10:09:14 PM
Rolth looks into the haunted eyes of the broken centaur, and is shaken. (Will save = 6, fail) He nevertheless tries to put a brave face on it and encourage the taur to grasp forearms with his good arm, and head back to the safety of the cave. His sickly smile may not be very convincing. (Diplomacy = 7)

(DM-OOC: Changed your heading for you :)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Friday November 17th, 2017 7:12:25 AM
"Well children I need to check on my teammates but if this last too long I will tell more stories."

Falco turns in time to see the rush of water the mouth of the cave. He moves forward to see what the commotion is about.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=18 ;
Friday November 17th, 2017 9:42:07 AM
Gothruk will draw his Guisarme holding it lightly in his hands while he tries to identify the growling or what's making the hoof noises.

Perception 1D20+6=18

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+8=14 ;
Friday November 17th, 2017 9:58:14 AM
Elyas is startled to see the minotaur coming in on a wave of water and going after Tsak.

His first instinct is to attack this newcomer, but he quickly decides not to be the one to escalate this into a full-on bloody fight.

Instead, Elyas hangs on to the rope and backs into the cave as others start drawing weapons. He casts his protective ward (OOC, +1 deflection AC to all allies in 10 feet for 3 rounds, use 1 of 6 for the day)

He also tries to identify what spell the Minotaur used, hoping to get an idea of what kind of caster they're dealing with here. Spellcraft check = 14

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+2=3 ; d20+5=22 ; 2d4+3=8 ;
Friday November 17th, 2017 10:08:49 PM
(CMD=18, sense motive=3, attack = 22, damage = 8)
Tsak has no chance of avoiding the taur. He is able to keep his balance as he slides for a bit along the worn cave floor, dissipating the energy of the attack. Having no understanding of this unknown taur's motives and feeling like he was targeted, he reacts by going into battle mode - with a roar he swings his sword at his opponent.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin'
Friday November 17th, 2017 11:05:09 PM
"what was I thinking coming out in this weather? I guess if the others can come out here then I should be able to too" Finnian thinks to himself as he continues to struggle through the storm.

Matthew S. Co-DM The Storm(Combat) (12:30 pm) (Co-DM Matt) d20=8 ; d20+1=11 ; d20=9 ; d20+4=20 ; d8+3=10 ; d20=13 ; d20+2=10 ; d20=11 ; d20=12 ;
Friday November 17th, 2017 11:44:40 PM
(OOC: correction. You are near the cave entrance.. It’s a bit rocky and at a higher elevation than the beach.
-- The entrance to the cave is 30 foot wide and 20 foot height.
-- Gothruk is 50 foot from the front entrance. The cave height, at the back of the cave, is the same but the length of the entrance in front of Gothruk is 10 foot. A second entrance is to your left. )
Finnian struggles out in the rain. He is ten-foot near from the centaur and the shaken Rolth.
Kiwina[b] tries to stand but is washed up and carried into the cave entrance, leaving him prone and 20 foot from the drenched minotaur.
[b]Rolth is shaken up.. (OOC: Roll 1d6 for # of rounds shaken. Take off one for this round)
Rolth stretches forward to help the centaur but the eyes of this creature have no soul. It heartlessly attempts a water filled slam upon the shaken liontaur but it misses. The slam, plus the wind and rain also causes the centaur to fall forward to his knees prompting an AOO.
Falco turns to see the commotion. He sees the large minotaur near Tsak.
Elyas is startled by the arrival of the minotaur. He casts a protective ward on his allies and studies the Flood spell the minotaur cast but unfortunately the minotaur cast the spell 30 feet away and in the wind and rain.
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The minotaur looks to Tsak. The minotaur takes the significant blow but says nothing. It barely reacts at all. It then charges to Gore with a pair of seaweed laden horns (Ac: 20 for 10 hp)

Gothruk draws his weapon as a wet centaur enters from the tunnel. This creature is broken beyond reason. Its head partially caved in. It holds the monstrosity of a face canted to the left. It's equine body thin and malnourished. A sudden flood of water carries the centaur into Gothruk (bull rush CMB: 10 vs. Gothruk CMD).
(Acrobatics vs 12 Gothruk to stay on your feet)
(This bull rush attempt doesn’t provoke attacks of opportunity.)
The water sweeps up several of the sheep and a few of the villagers. The rush of water stops near [b]Falco, delivering several of the children, sheep and older villagers.

A liontaur follows the centaur… but it waits and does not attack. Sense Motive vs DC 11 Highlight to display spoiler: {} The liontaur seems to be a bit confused but very angry. The anger is so strong[/spoiler[

Floodslain Minotaur(attacking Tsak): AC: 19 HP remaining: 3
Floodslain Centaur(attacking Rolth): AC: 19 HP remaining: 11
Floodslain Centaur(attacking Gothruk): AC: 19 HP remaining: 11
Floodslain Liontaur(waiting): AC: 20 HP remaining: 11

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+4=12 ;
Saturday November 18th, 2017 4:29:31 AM
Sable in one move, draws his greatsword and attacks the nearest Floodslain Centaur - and misses (12).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: Shaken d6=3 ; d20+2=17 ; d4+3=6 ; d20+2=17 ; d20=9 ;
Saturday November 18th, 2017 7:34:29 AM
(OOC: d6 =3, Rolth is shaken for three rounds, including this one)

Rolth sympathy for the broken taur turns to disgust, as he realizes that this is just a soulless husk rather than a fellow taur worthy of his concern. As the thing flounders to its knees in front of him, he takes a quick but shaky swat with his paw. (AoO: 17 to hit = miss, unless the floodslain centaur has an AC penalty for being on its knees; in the latter case, damage = 6)

With that, Rolth withdraws from this loathsome creature, moving back towards the cave entrance. (Withdraw action to double move back, avoiding an AoO; acrobatics = 17, success!) From there, he tries make sense of the chaos in the cave, but is too overwhelmed to take it all in. (Sense motive = 9, fail thanks to being shaken)

"Liontaurs and minotaurs and sheep, oh my!"

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=23 ;
Saturday November 18th, 2017 9:20:59 AM
[Acrobatics=23] Seeing Rolth swing at the creature and then book it back past him towards the cave Finnian decides that trying to fight this thing out in the open with no bow is a bad idea. He turns and runs towards the cave but turns back and gestures to the ground raising his arms up. The plants in the area begin to grow and entangle the Taur.

[ooc: I forgot that I do always have entangle prepared, as it is my domain spell. If there are no plants in The area forget this, I'll just double move to the cave. But if I can cast it. There is now a circle with a 40 foot radius centered on the Taur that is difficult terrain andthe Taur must pass a DC 13 REF save or gain the entangled condition]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=18 ; d20+4=20 ; d8+4=5 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+6=10 ; 2d6+4=7 ; d20+6=24 ; 2d6+4=15 ;
Saturday November 18th, 2017 10:53:32 AM
Gothruk stands steady against the corpse as well as the rush of water. (Resists bullrush CMD=18)(Resists wave Acrobatics 1D20+6=18)

He lashes out against the centaur assaulting him with a Flurry of blows: To Hit = 20. Damage = 5 Second attack to hit = 10. Miss

(Am I correct in thinking that it attempted a bull rush as well as a standard attack?)

If they provoke attacks of opportunity Gothruk lashes out with his Guisarme, to hit = 10. Damage = 7 (Just incase)
2nd attack due to combat Reflexes if another Provokes, to hit = 24 Damage = 15.

[link href=httpsdocs.google.comdocumentd1ayB4wG13WH4zWl-IGZFl_Qj8MFTXQix-pbkh662LyfIedit]Gothruk Gore[link] (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 11/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: Wet & Surrounded by sheep
Saturday November 18th, 2017 11:03:20 AM
(Fixing link to player sheet at well as correcting HP)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=22 ; 2d4+3=7 ;
Saturday November 18th, 2017 9:15:03 PM
(Attack=22, Dmg=7)
This thing! This thing is no longer a minotaur, but it still packs a wallop.
Tsak stabs the point of his falchion thru it's throat, finishing it's miserable existence

He turns to keep a wary eye on the broken liontaur, his guard up.
Tsak gathers his strength, moves a little closer and waits for an opportunity to strike.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+4=5 ;
Sunday November 19th, 2017 8:14:27 PM
Elyas draws his crossbow, but doesn't have time to load and fire it, so instead fires off a quick burst of acid at the creature attacking Gothruk, but his aim is very far off the mark

Natural 1 on the attack with acid splash

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+8=21 ; d20+8=14 ;
Monday November 20th, 2017 7:06:14 AM
"What exactly is going on. Why attack us when we are all in danger?"

He moves closer to the attackers trying to figure out what is motivating this attack. As they controlled?

{Know Arcane: 21} {Know Nature: 14}

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Monday November 20th, 2017 7:28:13 AM
Kiwina regains his feet after his watery ride and draws weapons (shortspear and shortsword), looking to see who mosr needs aid.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the storm drenches
Monday November 20th, 2017 11:46:17 PM
Rolth and Finnian - Outside the Cave with Fs Centaur
Sable, Tsak, Kiwina and Elyas - at Cave entrance with Fs Minotaur
Falco center of the cave
Gothruk is in the back fighting Fs Centaur.
---- I believe I got everyone --

Rolth is shaken for 2 more rounds. He realizes it is a soul-less husk of a taur. Rolth swings, with his paw and strikes the Fs Centaur for 6 dmg. (OOC: Prone rules have no kneel so -4 AC)
Rolth withdraws to the cave entrance where the #1 Fs Minotaur stands against Sable and Tsak.
Finnian heads back to the cave entrance, turns and casts Entangle upon the ground at the #2 Fs Centaur’s feet. (vs. DC 13)
Sable in one move draws his greatsword and attacks the nearest #1 Fs Minotaur but misses.
Tsak attacks the #1 Fs Minotaur taking it down. The creature falls in a pool of water.
Elyas attempts to attack #1 Fs Minotaur but it is down. The acid falling harmlessly beside the body.
Falco asks if the creatures are being controlled. He cannot detect any form of control.
Kiwina draws his sword at the cave entrance looking to see who needs aid.

The mighty Gothruk stands strong against the rush of water and the bullrush. He throws a flurry of blows for dmg of 5 (OOC: Just a combat maneuver- bull rush to hopefully knock you off your feet. Didn’t work :) This special attack does not provoke AOO)

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#1 Floodslain Minotaur(attacking Tsak): AC: 19 HP remaining: dead
#2 Floodslain Centaur(attacking Rolth): AC: 19 HP remaining: 5
#3 Floodslain Centaur(attacking Gothruk): AC: 19 HP remaining: 6
#4 Floodslain Liontaur(waiting): AC: 20 HP remaining: 11

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=12 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 6:09:59 AM
(Attack = 12)
Tsak, heart hammering, keeps his guard up and his eyes firmly on the liontaur as he issues directions that he hopes make sense.
Sable, go help Gothruk, Elyas give Rolth and Finnian a hand. Kiwina stick with me.
He makes a stab at the Liontaur. It's a bit half-hearted, but hopefully he can distract the creature and give Kiwina a clear shot.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+4=17 ; d6+1=2 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 7:08:10 AM
Seems this is not a situation for reason. Me need to protect the people in the cave.

Reluctantly Falco steps forward and launches a little dart of acid at the closest attacker.

{Acid Dart vs Touch: 17}
{Damage: 2}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: Shaken (2nd of d20+2=14 ; d10+4=5 ; d20+2=9 ; d10+4=14 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 7:10:43 AM
Rolth, still disturbed by what he saw in the centaur's dead eyes, steels himself to guard the cave entrance. "I am an Adventurer, and an Adventurer is within me. I am an Adventurer, and an Adventurer is within me." With that, he draws his glaive and casts a wary eye for foes approaching. (Rolth readies an attack with his glaive, to be taken if one of the floodslain comes within his 10' reach (+a 5' step if necessary) at the cave mouth. He will also take an attack of opportunity with the glaive if any floodslain attempt to move through his threatened area.) (Readied attack = 14, Damage = 5; AoO = 9, Damage = 14)

To Finnian, with a little quaver in his voice, "Nice spell. Now shoot it!

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+4=12 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 8:41:57 AM
Sable moves to help gothruk, swings (12) and misses.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+4=21 ; d6+2=6 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 10:26:42 AM
Kiwina moves into position to attack the liontaur with the shortspear. (Hits AC: 21, 6 damage)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 11/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: Wet & Surrounded by sheep d20+4=18 ; d20+4=22 ; d8+4=10 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 10:53:13 AM
Gothruk continues with his onslaught, kicking the centaur down next to him and laying into it with his hooves.

First attack=18, miss.
Second attack=22, Hit. Damage= 1D8+4 = 10

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+3=22 ; d3+3=5 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 2:06:39 PM
Finnian rushes over and sees his bow propt against the inside of the cave "There is no time" he thinks to himself. Drawing on the power of the Wold that the druids had given him Finnian allows his fists to grow hard. They stiffen with the rigidity of seasond oak and tiny thorns sprout out. he swings at the taur near Rolth.

[attack=22, Damage=5]

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+4=22 ; d8=7 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 2:46:27 PM
Elyas loads his crossbow and fires a shot at the creature out with Finnian and Rolth. He takes a deep breath and fires, hitting the creature squarely

(22 to hit, 7 damage)

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the storm drenches d20-1=9 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+5=15 ; d20-1=4 ; d20-1=13 ; 2d6+3=13 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 12:40:32 AM

(Ooc: Note - the liontaur is fifty feet from the entrance. You will need a move action to hit it.)
Tsak Rezar throws out tactics for the others to follow. He stabs at the liontaur but misses.

Falco unleashes a little acid dart which connects on the flank of the floodslain centaur attacking Gothruk.
Rolth steps back to the cave entrance, a mantra on his lips as he pulls out his weapon and readies incase one of the floodslain come to him. “Nice spell” he says to Finnian “Now shoot it.”

Sable tries to help Gothruk but fails.

Kiwina moves fifty feet, plants the end of the spear into the liontaurs flank for 6 dmg. If the creature felt pain, it does not show it.

Gothuk puts the floodslain centaur that was attacking him down. He looks to the other centaur and liontaur and sees he has a straight line to them.

Finnian runs towards the taur and casts a spell, turning his hands into thorns and wood. As he gets ready to attack the creature dies.

Elyas fires a shot from his crossbow. Even firing into melee doesn’t even fault his shot and it plows into the skull of the creature, splashing gore out the other side.
The floodslain #2 is entangled from the spell, but starts breaking through the weeds and moving out of the area.

FS#4 swings at Kiwinaburying his axe into the mans shoulder. 13 dmg!. It also swipes at him but misses.

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#1 Floodslain Minotaur(attacking Tsak): AC: 19 HP remaining: dead
#2 Floodslain Centaur(attacking Rolth): AC: 19 HP remaining: dead
#3 Floodslain Centaur(attacking Gothruk): AC: 19 HP remaining:dead
#4 Floodslain Liontaur(Kiwina): AC: 20 HP remaining: 5

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=15 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 12:56:32 AM
(Attack=15, miss)
Tsak tries again to stab the liontaur, but it moves too quickly and his blow fails to land.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+5=13 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 4:46:25 AM
Elyas moves a little closer to the last creature and fires another crossbow bolt, shooting wide

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: Shaken (3rd of d20+7=23 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=3 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 6:55:03 AM
Rolth looks on in relief as Elyas and Finnian defeat the hideous thing that had been a centaur in life. He begins to calm down a bit, and peers out into the storm, watching for more of these creatures, and still shakily readying himself to attack them if they try to enter the cave. (Perception = 23; Readied attack with glaive = 4; AoO with glaive = 3)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+4=6 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 8:13:57 AM
Mumbeling to himself as he moves closer to the hostile taur "What a waste." Flaco launches another acid dart hoping to end this fight but the dart clearly misses.

{To Hit: 6}

"It this is the end of days why fight each other. Just wasteful"

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+2=11 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=16 ; d6+1=3 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 9:25:30 AM
Kiwina attacks with all he has, trying to finish the liontaur before it can strike him or his friends again. (Shortspear/shortsword/hoof/hoof -- shortsword hits for 3 points damage)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 11/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: Wet & Surrounded by sheep d20+6=14 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=15 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 9:33:13 AM
Gothruk sees one of the other beasts land a huge slash across Kiwina and time seems to stop for a second before he realises that Kiwina is still alright, that would have downed, even killed any normal man.
Enraged that it had caused a party member such injuries he charges trying to kill it but fails to land a meaningful blow.
Aoo to hit = 14 if it provokes.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the storm drenches d20+3=23 ; d20+3=14 ; d20-3=8 ; d20-3=9 ; d20-3=4 ; 2d8+4=12 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 11:02:44 PM
Tsak attempts to attack the liontaur but misses.
Elyas fires into the melee around the liontaur but misses. The bolt skirts close to Kiwina barely missing him.
Falco fires off another acid dart and misses. The dart is also danger-close to Kiwina.
Kiwina swings wildly with his Shortspear and short sword hitting for 3 dmg. (OOC: I got that you have two weapon fighting but hoof/hoof? That would be four attacks)
Gothruk is angry and charges but misses the liontaur as it steps backward into the cave.
Rolth is thankful they defeated the floodslain centaur. He watches for more creatures and is ready for anything.
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The creature is hurt but… it slams its battleaxe into Kiwina. The axe almost tears his arm off, and the blood starts pouring out of the wound as soon as the axe comes out. (12 dmg) Crit confirmed.

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#1 Floodslain Minotaur(attacking Tsak): AC: 19 HP remaining: dead
#2 Floodslain Centaur(attacking Rolth): AC: 19 HP remaining: dead
#3 Floodslain Centaur(attacking Gothruk): AC: 19 HP remaining:dead
#4 Floodslain Liontaur(Kiwina): AC: 20 HP remaining: 2

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+6=9 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 11:36:43 PM
Sable moves to the last opponent and misses again. (9)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=6 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 12:45:48 AM
(attack=6! [OOC hopes no fumbles])
The horrendous wound to Kiwina unnerves Tsak and he completely misses on his next attempt to attack the creature.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d4+1=5 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 2:09:55 AM
Elyas grips his bonded dagger and yells at the last unnatural creature as it lays into Kiwana. He conjures up a ball of force and hurls it into the broken creature

Magic missile, auto hit for 5 damage

(Ooc, Here is the wold rules for taurs, and why he got 4 attacks)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 11/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: Wet & Surrounded by sheep
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 6:29:07 AM
Seeing that the last opponent has fallen Gothruk will stab his Guisarme deep into the creatures spine making sure it dead, (always doubletap with Zombies) before moving over to Kiwina helping him lay down so we can tend to his wounds.
Anyone got bandages!? He yells over the storm Some healing Magic would go a long way too

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 8:15:48 AM
"Sadly my magic is not the right kind for healing."

He turns back to the locals in the cave. "I hope you are all right everyone. Children, you were very brave I am proud of you. I wish I was as brave as you."

Kiwina (Steve M) (3/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 8:31:33 AM
"Thanks, Elyas. That was brutal," Kiwina says as he realizes the liontaur is down. As Gothruk helps him, Kiwina does what he can to tend his wounds.

(Ooc: I think the question might be whether I applied the rules house correctly or whether the hoof attacks had a greater penalty to hit. I'll reread that, since I applied the penalties by memory.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=16 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 10:24:31 AM
(OOC: Here are the centaur combat rules; similar ones apply to liontaurs. Centaurs in Combat
Centaurs use the same rules as all D&D creatures for natural attacks and attacks with manufactured weapons. As a standard attack, centaurs can make one hoof attack or one weapon attack. As a full round attack, centaurs can make usual weapon attacks and two secondary hoof attacks at -5 to hit. Centaurs can take the Multiattack feat to reduce this secondary attack penalty from -5 to -2. Centaurs can also take a unique Centaur Charge feat.)

Rolth sees that Kiwina is being well tended to, so he focused on the downed floodslain, searching them for signs that they are coming back to life--a staple of horror stories told around the campfire, clues to where and how they were turned into floodslain, and any loot they might still have. (Perception = 16) (OOC: shaken condition has expired)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+1=5 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 5:58:13 PM
Finnian rolls backwards and retrieves his bow. He begins to string it but notices that there are none of the creatures left standing. So instead he walks over to Kiwana and kneels down. "here," he says softly and places his hand on him. Still not sure of how it works Finnian begins to draw upon the power of the Wold to heal Kiwana. [Kiwana is heald for 5]

He raises and looks around. "what the blazes were those things?" he asks

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the storm drenches
Friday November 24th, 2017 12:25:06 AM
Elyas' magic missle steals the last bit of unlife from the creature. Others rush to to Kiwina to make sure he is still with them, and give him some healing.

"What are these things" Finnian asks, but only gets a shrug or shake of the head. "Zombie?' one liontaur asks.

The storm seems to have picked up strength, as the wind is way stronger then before.The rain is coming down at odd angles, and is even bouncing off the ground hard enough that it feels like rain is coming from below.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Friday November 24th, 2017 2:17:30 AM
Tsak has first aid materials and will use them to ensure that Kiwina is able to rest properly and gain the most from the good night's sleep that he (hopefully) will get despite the storm. Tsak himself is also feeling a little second hand and hopes that he will have a chance to rest for the night as well.
Thank you Elyas, I don't know that I could have taken another whack from that creature.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=21 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 3:52:12 AM
(Long term care = 21)
OOC - apologies, this is the roll for using the healing kit on Kiwina.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Friday November 24th, 2017 5:39:51 AM
Elyas nods to Tsak and Kiwina as they thank him, feeling happy that he was able to contribute this time instead of always being the one who needs help.

Is everyone ok?

Elyas looks around at the group to see who is injured and who got through unscathed.

Whatever those things were, they seem to be dead again. we should burn the bodies. There may be more of them out there, so we need to keep a close watch tonight. We need to watch the front and back

Kiwina (Steve M) (8/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Friday November 24th, 2017 8:45:57 AM
Kiwina settlles in, knowing it's necessary to recover from his wounds. He would rather be actively guarding the caves.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Friday November 24th, 2017 10:35:56 AM
Contuning to check on the rest of the refugees Falco, particularly the children. [b] "I think you all need to keep towards the back of the cave. This is a strange but the Petals are here for you."[ /b]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Friday November 24th, 2017 11:33:49 AM
Rolth will suggest to Arostle that his people could help finish the rainblock at the mouth of the cave, using the materials at hand. If enough materials are available, a sheep pen might also be handy. As much as Rolth wants to explore deeper into the cave, to find out where the sheep and other floodslain came from, he sees the wisdom in resting and recovering tonight. Tomorrow, we can set out to explore a little bit. Rolth volunteers to take a watch at the mouth of the cave, and agrees that we need to watch the cave mouth and the back. (Perception = Perhaps Kiwina could sleep with one of the Potions of Healing, in case we have another attack and he needs to juice up before entering the fray.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=23 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 11:34:38 AM
Perception =23 to keep watch (OOC: I must have hit the submit instead of roll button)

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+6=20 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 2:59:51 PM
Sable will help search the bodys for clues and to help burn them (Perception 20)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+1=4 ; d20+9=21 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 5:32:45 PM
Finnian had a new spell that he wanted try out, but seeing how hurt Kiwana is he will sit down and prepare another CLW and then cast it on him again. He will also volunteer to take a watch through the night, but asks that he is woken early so that he can fully prepare his spells before they start their day.

[Kiwana receives another 4 healing]
[Perception=21 for keeping a look out during the night, with a strung bow this time]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 11/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: Wet & Surrounded by sheep d20+6=8 ;
Saturday November 25th, 2017 6:31:52 AM
Leaving Kiwina in the hands of people capable of medicine and care Gothruk will help gather up the sheep if someone with animal handling skills can assist, I imagine there would be at least a couple farmers amongst the Coalborn clan.
Afterwards he'll keep watch on the cave that leads deeper inwards. While people settle down to sleep.1D20+6=8

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the morning
Saturday November 25th, 2017 10:35:05 AM
Tsak uses his training to stop the bloodflow and suture the wound on Kiwina . Tsak does a good job and between that and the healing Kiwina is set.

Elyas is happy he was more of a help and not the one needing help. He suggests burning the bodies of the dead taurs. It would have to be done in the cave, due to the storm outside.

Kiwina takes time to relax and recuperate, but would rather be guarding the cave.

Falco checks on the townsfolk, especially the children. He tells them the petals are there for them and one Taur child runs to him and wraps his arms around him.

Rolth suggests to Arostle to ask if his people could help build up the weather defenses. He nods and says he'll have the men help. He also says they'll gather some rope and tie up the sheep.

Rolth sets up watches and decides they can search the cave in the morning.

Sable searches rhe bodies.. and other then the weapons and water logged clothes.. nothing is salvagable. One thing he notices.. the decayed flesh thats pulled away from the ribcage reveals the lungs are full of water.

Finnian was ready to use a new spell, but decides to heal Kiwina instead. He offers to take a watch. .

Gothruk helps gather up the sheep, and with Arostle's rope they are secured togther and tied off to a crack in the wall.

The night goes by at a snails pace. Thunder, lightning, win and rain assault the cave. Children cry through the night.. and sleep comes in patches. When Dawn comes the wold is not as it was the night before... flood waters are high.. and parts of buildings can be seen floating. The skys are dark and the wind is whipping up the sand and leaves. Then everyone notices... the storm hasn't moved... its as if its sitting ontop of the island.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=18 ;
Saturday November 25th, 2017 9:45:05 PM
Rolth points farther into the cave and asks, "Anyone know where that goes? And how it came to be that a flock of sheep and some broken taurs came at us from in there?" Barring some deep insight, he suggests that the Petals go deeper into the cave, to see what other threats or opportunities might be awaiting us. Rolth will volunteer to lead the way, at least as long as he will fit. If there is room, he will have his glaive at the ready, but if not, he'll have his morningstar out. (Perception = 18 to notice threats or other interesting things in our surroundings)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Sunday November 26th, 2017 1:45:58 AM
Tsak gives Rolth a wry grin:
Mutton yesterday, mutton today and blimey if it don't look like mutton again tomorrow! Take a few people with you, and maybe leave a couple here with Kiwina and myself so we can continue resting without getting eaten or beaten.
If someone can give Tsak some healing that would be awesome, in any case he'll spend 8 hours resting to get back on top of his aches and pains.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+3=15 ;
Sunday November 26th, 2017 4:05:43 AM
I will come with you, Rolth. I am not injured, and I am very interested to see where that last zombie came from. I am not much use here taking care of the injured

Elyas will join whatever crew goes exploring in the cave. He stands with Rolth, casts light on a stone and peers into the darkness. Perception 15

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 11/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: Wet & Surrounded by sheep
Sunday November 26th, 2017 5:20:04 AM
I too would like to explore the cave. Even of we don't find anything we'll know it's safe to move further into the cave out of the rain being blown towards us.
We should keep some petals here however incase there are more of those poor drowned meatsacks, we wouldn't want our wounded attacked while we were out.
If Gothruk can make a torch out of some dry firewood in the cave, he'll lead so the exploring group can see, he dosn't need his hands to fight anyway.

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded
Sunday November 26th, 2017 6:07:25 PM
"I will go as well, and can take point if you wish - as long as I fit down the tunnel without squeezing", Sable says.

Kiwina (Steve M) (14/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=12 ;
Sunday November 26th, 2017 6:44:50 PM
Accepting the plan to split up the party, Kiwina agrees to stay with Tsak and guard the families until the rest of the Petals report back or until it is time to go looking for them. "How long are you going to spend on this? An hour or two?" He does not think a prolonged absence would be good. "We survived the night without incident. Being two down is already bad enough if you stumble into something."

Kiwina listens carefully while he waits. (at least early on -- perception = 12)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=16 ; d8+1=9 ;
Sunday November 26th, 2017 9:48:23 PM
Finnian spends some time preparing his spells before rising to listen to the others. "I may be able to gleam some further insight before you venture back there," he says and approaches the sheep. Finnian spends a few minutes soothing the sheep and then casts a spell. He begins bleeting to them and a series of baahs is all that os heard from him for the next minute.

"Hello Mr. Sheep, I am Finnian. We are friends. Sorry to invade your cave. Have you been here for a while? Do any of you know where these creatures came from? Or what is back there? How far back is the cave? We want to make the cave safe. And if we can find an answer to where this storm came from. Any help would be awfully appreciated."

He finishes talking to the sheep and relays any information gathered to the party. Then announces that he too will stay with the wounded and casts a CLW on Tsak. Then hefts his bow to keep watch on the cave entrance. [Tsak 9 healing!]

[OOC Finnian used wild empathy on the sheep (Diplomacy=16) and then cast speak with animal]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Monday November 27th, 2017 6:53:04 AM
I... I guess I can help explore, I just worry leaving these people without defenders. Still I guess knowing more room is available would help."

He casts light on his dagger which he holds out as he prepares to move with the folks going to explore.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the morning
Monday November 27th, 2017 11:40:39 PM
Rolth points further into the cave and asks if anyone is familiar with where it leads. He suggests they explore the cave system.
Elyas is the first to follow Rolth into the cave system. Then Sable. Sable squeezes easily through the opening with a half a meter excess.
Gothruk says, “I too would like to explore the cave. Even of we don't find anything we'll know it's safe to move further into the cave out of the rain being blown towards us.
We should keep some petals here however incase there are more of those poor drowned meatsacks, we wouldn't want our wounded attacked while we were out.”
He volunteers to lead the group.
Falco is a bit worried about leaving the villagers but is prepared to move out with the others.
Tsak gives Rolth a wry grin and says, “Mutton yesterday, mutton today and blimey if it don't look like mutton again tomorrow! Take a few people with you, and maybe leave a couple here with Kiwina and myself so we can continue resting without getting eaten or beaten.”
Kiwina accepts the plan to split up the party. He stays with Tsak. He asks about the length of time they plan to spend exploring. He suggests that too much time apart may be bad.
Finnian spends some time preparing spells and then says, “I may be able to gleam some further insight before you venture back there.” He then craftily talks to the sheep.
-----
A couple of the liontaur villagers started to speak at the same time but a younger taur won the unconscious battle and said, “There are a couple ranchers that keep their sheep in the cave. My father is one. He points to an older liontaur near the campfire. That would explain the sheep. It’s sad that he has now lost several. It just doesn’t help us at all.”
To Finian a ewe replies with a baa.. That short reply says a lot. Finian only: Highlight to display spoiler: { The ewe tells a terrifying story of taur falling from a large hole in the roof of the cave. After several moments they stood up and attacked anything that approached. That’s when the group began to panic and leave.}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 5:50:50 AM
Knowing that Kiwina is safe and on his way back to being healthy and that Finnian can rouse them in case of trouble Tsak allows himself to relax and sink into a deep, restful sleep for many hours.
He wakes up feeling refreshed and eager for stories as to what the rest of the party has found.
Thank you Finnian, I feel brand new
Tsak is a little disappointed to hear that the sheep have owners, he was beginning to look forward to lamb roasted on a spit...

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 11/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: Wet & Surrounded by sheep
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 6:05:55 AM
Gothruk is a bit crestfallen at hearing that the sheep are what's left of someone's livelyhood, especially considering he would have liked to eat one or two. Seeing that only three remain at camp Gothruk will change his mind and stay withdraw and Kiwina.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 7:21:05 AM
After the younger liontaur explains where the sheep come from and hopes to reassure him.

"There will be many losses I fear but if we pull together it will be ok. We may need to use some of your sheep to keep this group fed in the short term but in the long term I am sure your neighbors here will help you get back the loss in some way."

Turning back to the other Petals, "Shall we see what we find in further?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 7:23:43 AM
Upon learning that the locals are familiar with the cave, Rolth briefly delays the exploration team to inquire about their knowledge of the cave layout, including any potential ambush points, access to the sea, and the like. Armed with that knowledge, he will lead the way into the cave, appreciating the light from Falco.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 10:51:16 AM
Elyas offers to cast light on Rolth's weapon as well if he will be leading the group.

He addresses the gathered taurs Does anyone here have experience with these caves and wishes to act as a guide for us? We need to make sure nothing more is coming from behind us

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 1:26:45 PM
"Very well, thank you for your insight" Finnian thanks the sheep and then truns to the rest of the group.

"keep your heads up while you are back there" Finnian says "apparently some Taurs came through a hole on the ceiling and started attacking them, that's when they fled. I will make sure that the grouo stays safe." he adds patting his bow. "don't be gone for too long."

With that Finnian turns back to guarding the entrance. He keeps an arrow stuck in the ground next to him that he continuously casts light on.

Kiwina (Steve M) (14/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 7:35:51 PM
Kiwina listens to the accounts of the cave interior, wondering why people are gathered so near the entrance during the storm if there is greater shelter within,

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the morning
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 11:49:56 PM
Tsak gets a good amount of sleep and wakes up in the morning refreshed.
Gothruk and Tsak are disappointed that the sheep are owned.
Falco says, "There will be many losses I fear but if we pull together it will be ok. We may need to use some of your sheep to keep this group fed in the short term but in the long term I am sure your neighbors here will help you get back the loss in some way." Then asks to see if the others want to continue exploring.
Rolth asks for information and the villagers are happy to explain that the cave goes back about a mile with several holes in the ceiling due to cave-ins. The sheep normally stay near the entrance, when no one is inside with them. They then advise that there are several dangerous sections past the first hole in the ceiling.
Elyas offers to cast light on Rolth’s weapon. He asks for a guide but the villagers advise it’s much too dangerous with the rain coming in and the potential for cave ins.
Finnian thanks the sheep and tells the group what he heard.
Kiwina wonders why they stay near the entrance.
---
The storm outside keeps up it’s relentless pounding on everything outside. Inside the cave, after 100-foot, you notice a circular chamber with a huge ceiling. Within that ceiling is a large hole. Rain falls from the sky into the center of the chamber. Some sheep skirt around the edges near the rock walls but most of the anti-chamber is flooded. The water seems to drain South into several other cave entrances.

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+4=16 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 2:04:31 AM
Sable takes look at the sheep and rain to see if there is something more unnatural at play (Knowledge Nature - 16). He then prepares to advance into whichever tunnel the party chooses (he votes for the one on the right first).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 5:05:25 AM
Task checks the dressing on Kiwina's wounds and relieves Finnigan near the front of the cave so that he too can get some rest.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+6=25 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 6:07:33 AM
Perception 1D20+6=25

Gothruk wants to sleep but knows that he can't let his guard down while the group is so vulnerable, so he keeps steady watch for anything trying to make it's way into the cave against the rain and winds.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 7:06:57 AM
Falco pushes on but is concious of how deep the water is.

"Petals, if this gets too deep I will not be able to join you. I am good at getting into small places but deep water presents a problem to us small folk."

[ooc: how deep is the water in the flooded area. [/ooc]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=18 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 7:26:12 AM
Rolth will look up at an angle through the hole in the ceiling to make sure no threats remain, then join Sable in going down the tunnel on the right. (Perception = 18 to spot threats)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+7=19 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 7:35:39 AM
Elyas will follow to the right, keeping an eye on the water, watching for any more water-logged zombies.

He thinks back and tries to remember any ingormation about what this cave has been used for in the past, maybe this huge room was man made?

Knowledge check, either local or history, whichever seems more applicable to the question, roll of 19. Both mods are the same

Kiwina (Steve M) (14/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 7:45:17 PM
Kiwina rests, and offers to tell stories from his homeland if the children are having difficulty passing the time in the cave.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 8:25:05 PM
Finnian waits vigilantly with his bow. He silently prays to the Wold. Asking the ground and the trees and the roots for guidance. He flexes his hands that were turned into wood earlier that day. "How could such power be given to me just as the Wold seems to be shattering around us," He wonders if there is anything he is meant to do with it.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the cave
Thursday November 30th, 2017 12:22:25 AM
Sable looks for anything unnatural but the rain and the sheep are natural as far as you can tell. The storm above… there is something strange but it’s hard to figure out.
Rolth looks up into the storm to see the strength of a full on hurricane swirling above. Small objects, possible creatures flying helplessly with it.
Falco pushes on. The rocks are slick. The water, at this point is ankle deep, but slick. And he can tell its sloping down.
Elyas watches for zombies. He recalls that this room was a place of worship for ancient treants that originally populated this area. The carvings begin to become noticeable along the walls.
-- (Acrobatics vs DC 16 - to stay on your feet or get washed into the caves)
Tsak checks the dressings on Kiwina’s wounds and relieves Finnian to get some rest.
Gothruk keeps watch. He notices with keen perception that other taurs walk around outside the cave, or at least try to walk. The wind makes any step hard work but they keep trying, looking for something.
Kiwina rests and tells stories to several of the hybrid children.
Finnian wonders about his purpose in the Wold and asks the ground and trees for guidance. Some of the trees are screaming as they are ripped from the ground. Others, ancient treants, seem to be busy if not fighting for their life.

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+1=5 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2017 2:24:49 AM
Sable fails his acrobatics check (5) - if he had to take one.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=23 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2017 5:52:15 AM
(Perception=23)
Task keeps watch near the front of the cave (perception to see what's happening outside). Every half hour he will take a wander around the cave for a few minutes, checking the fire, other entrances and engaging the families in conversation to keep their spirits up.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Thursday November 30th, 2017 6:07:14 AM
Gothruk keeps watching, the fire is behind a windshelter and should be far enough into the cave not to draw too much attention. If any of them seem truly alive he'll go get the others, otherwise he'll just watch in morbid fascination.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+6=12 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2017 7:06:56 AM
Moving cautiously Falco continues on with the others.

[ooc: Acrobatics 12 if needed]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+4=13 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2017 7:14:43 AM
Rolth struggles to keep his feet. (Acrobatics = 13 if needed). He is reconsidering whether they should go down the tunnels, with no obvious threat or motivation to go that way, and the risk of the floodwaters. If necessary, he will crawl back to safety, and throw a rope to help others who might be in trouble.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+3=9 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2017 1:06:24 PM
Look at these carvings, they seem to be.... aaahhh

Elyas fails to keep his feet as he is looking up at the massive dome and is swept away as he tries to point out the features of the ancient place of worship.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=11 ; d20+7=17 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2017 4:46:20 PM
Finnian reels back from the feeling that he received from the Wold. The pain, the screams, could thins really be the end? he wonders as he wipes his brow.

Are there any sacred places of power or sentient life that may be able to explain what his happening to the trees and treants. [know nature=11... Natural 1.nope not that I know of]

How about the oldest tree or Treant on the island [know Geography=17

Kiwina (Steve M) (14/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=19 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2017 8:02:24 PM
With misgivings about splitting up the party, Kiwina pauses to listen every so often as he's dealing with the children (perception = 19). Until it gets close to two hours after the explorinng group leaves, though, he does not suggest seeing if they are in trouble.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the cave
Friday December 1st, 2017 12:09:29 AM
Sable, Falco, Rolth, and Elyas all lose their footing on the slick rocks and slide into the deeper water. the current begins to pull them further into the flood waters. (Need Swim checks, and remember any penaties for heavy armor.)

Tsak continues watching at the mouth of the cave. the one thing he notices is the storm is not moving... it is situated over the island. It continues its onslaught, but the storm itself isn't moving. the clouds arent moving.

Gothruk continues to watch the taurs struggle to walk in the storm with morbid fascination.

Finnian doesn't recall the oldest tree or treant. He tries to also recall places of power but is blanked.

Kiwina periodically listens for the others, but betweem the storm and rain, most sound is drowned out outside the general area.

The group that is near the flooding waters are dealing with deeper waters and a current, while the others keep watch or relax.

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+7=14 ;
Friday December 1st, 2017 2:37:40 AM
Sable, surprised by his loss of balance falls into the water and begins to swim (14) - looking for his fellow Petals that might be struggling in order to assist them, if needed.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Friday December 1st, 2017 5:10:46 AM
Gothruk grunts when Tsak comes out to the mouth of the cave.
Make sure nothing sneaks up on us, and try not to draw too much attention to us. If you think you can see a live person out there come and get me otherwise I'm going to get sone more sleep.
Gothruk will then try and find a comfortable enough place in the cave and have a nap.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+1=3 ;
Friday December 1st, 2017 6:50:26 AM
Sputtering and splashing Falco attempts to swim back the way he had come from. {Swim: 3}
This will be a pretty terrible way for me story to end.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+3=9 ;
Friday December 1st, 2017 7:17:59 AM
Rolth tries to swim across the current to reach a point of safety or at least a good handhold. (Swim = 9). If he can grab a wall or something similar, he will do so. Eventually, he'll want to tie off a rope to help keep us safe as we work our way back up the tunnel.

(OOC, can you describe our situation with a little bit more detail? Are there dry areas along the side of the tunnel? How deep is the water? Any useful places to hold on or tie off ropes? Thanks!)

Kiwina (Steve M) (14/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Friday December 1st, 2017 10:14:21 AM
Kiwina retells the traditional story from his native islands of the akua who made the world, the kupua who make civilization possible, and aumakua who guard the families with whom they associate. It is a long story, so he sticks to a "god parts version" for the children.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+2=3 ;
Friday December 1st, 2017 11:45:39 AM
Elyas cannot get his feet under him and starts to panic, waving his arms around and spluttering. He tries to yell for help but his mouth is full of water.

(Swim check = 3, natural 1...)

OOC: the dice hate us today, this is bad!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Friday December 1st, 2017 3:50:51 PM
Task nods to Gothruk and follows his advice about keeping a low profile when watching near the cave front. He will still periodically check the fire and the rest of the cave. Noticing that the storm isn't relenting he talks to Finnigan and Gothruk (after his rest) to get their views on food, water and contacting the rest of the petals.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday December 1st, 2017 4:54:29 PM
Lacking anything else to do Finnian continues to keep watch and listens to the tales being told by Kiwina.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the cave d20=16 ; d20=8 ;
Friday December 1st, 2017 10:22:23 PM
Many of the Petals slip and fall into the aggressive water pulling them toward the entrances further toward the cave entrances. Above your head you realize that the rain is beginning to slow till eventually it stops. The circulating cloud stops and Perception vs DC 10 [b] notice that the creatures caught in the storm begin to fall from the sky.[/spoiler] A floodslain minotaur falls from the sky and strikes the edge of the opening and spins. He hits the stone floor and lays awkward, unmoving.
The water begins at a brisk ankle-deep height but the level drops. The water begins to drain leaving the stone floor less wet and flooded. No less slippery. The cave system outside of the immediate room is still flooded. Large rocks are available to grab as the water recedes. Villagers step into the room as the rain stops and offer help to the Petals.

Outside of the cave entrance the wind slows and the floodslain begin to wander more easily. They seem oblivious to any population within the caves. The rain eventually stops but the sky is still dark.
Other villagers begin to gather wood and objects they find nearby. They stack the objects at the entrance hoping to create an obstacle for any curious floodslain. “Jan, a large male clan Kotori chief, insists the Petals rest while the larger members of the Kotori stand guard. “You have done so much for us. Let us help you. From the looks outside we all will need some rest. A big fight is coming.”

SCENE ONE XP: 500 each
SCENE THREE (FIGHT) - 700 each and an attaboy.. good job

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Saturday December 2nd, 2017 8:37:09 AM
Gothruk is happy to keep napping until he is roused. With the storm through the night and keeping watch he's pretty tired. His Guisarme is within easy reach however.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Sunday December 3rd, 2017 12:35:13 AM
Tsak also will take another opportunity to rest.
He looks wistfully at the sheep, imagining them roasting on a spit.
Better that tomorrow they make their way out of the caves and hopefully find food, water and ale!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=12 ;
Sunday December 3rd, 2017 7:15:38 AM
Rolth will examine the carvings in the cave, to see if they have any clues to help explain our current situation. (Perception = 12). He'll also ask Finnian and the local elders if they have any insight into the meaning of the carvings. He will then take a chance to rest, keeping his weapon at hand.

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+5=9 ;
Sunday December 3rd, 2017 3:56:10 PM
Sable will take first watch, then get some sleep later. He will try and help make the defenses a bit more secure, using his Survival skills (9) - but feels a bit out of his element as a cave dweller.

Kiwina (Steve M) (16/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+6=15 ; d20+10=29 ;
Sunday December 3rd, 2017 8:47:50 PM
"I'm not much interested in a big fight," Kiwina says, "Especially not with these floodslain things. They hit too hard. Is there anyway we can out-think them instead? Anyone here skilled at setting traps? Is there any way to slow them down for archers, or to limit the number that can attack at a time?" He looks at the lay of the land and the materials available to see whether he can think of anything that will work to slow any attackers, even if it's rolling rocks downhill at them. (Rolls: geography = 15, survival = 29 -- what can I say, he's not a traps kind of guy)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Sunday December 3rd, 2017 8:49:23 PM
Finnian is glad to sleep a bit a allows himself to doze off for a bit before continuing to guard the cave.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet
Monday December 4th, 2017 6:56:56 AM
Knowing he should rest Falco finds as dry of a spot as possible to sleep. Waking, he studies his spellbooks and prepares for the day.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Monday December 4th, 2017 8:16:33 AM
Elyas spends some time drying off and makes sure nothing got lost in the water. He helps keep a watch and prepares for another day under siege.

how long do we stay here before we run out of supplies?

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Monday December 4th, 2017 1:50:33 PM
[ooc:have they been gone for longer than 2 hours, because if they have Finnian, at least, will go and search for them]

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the cave
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 12:04:25 AM
The night is uneventful as the guards successfully avoided making any noise to attract the floodslain. The carvings within the cave are cryptic and it’s really difficult to make anything out of them.
Kiwina is uninterested in any big fight with the floodslain. He asks about any skills with traps and the possibility of setting up some. After some rest everyone is together.
Outside, the sun has come up revealing the devastation of the storm. Everything is destroyed or gone altogether.
Perception vs. 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Wanderer's Roost and Chessford Field (home of the taurnament) are completely destroyed. }
Perception vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Alex Marblehorn and the remaining Marblehorns fight floodslain near the beach. The ships, completely destroyed lay on the beach and float in pieces near the shore. They seem to be searching and fighting. }
To the right, outside of the destruction are other taurnament groups fighting the floodslain along with huge treants tossing the undead creatures back into the water.
There are few items available that could make good traps. Large and medium boulders, ropes and levers. (OOC: Using material that would be available in a rocky, cave-like area above the village and the beach. You are welcome to roleplay some traps.. Within reason.. Of course.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=19 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 6:46:19 AM
Rolth asks the Petals, "Well, do we stay here like cowards, or go fight like the Taurament champions that we are? We've already lost the Inn and Taurnament field to the storm. And what are they looking for as they fight?" (Perception = 19 for spoilers, success)

(OOC: Just to confirm, it is the floodslain that are looking for something, not the Marblehorns, right?)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+2=19 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 6:50:19 AM
{Perecption: 19}

Falco points to the battle raging on the beach between Alex Marblehorn and his men and the floodslain.

"My friends traps are a great idea but there is a battle going on down on the beach, I think at least some of us should go help the. There are even treeants and who knows what side they are on."

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+3=11 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+7=13 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 11:48:52 AM
Perception 11 for spoilers

Elyas sits inside the cave mouth and watches the moving groups of floodslain.

What do you suppose they are looking for? he mumbles, not really expecting an answer.

He tries to obverse the creatures to learn more about them. Do they seem to be intelligent, or maybe controlled by someone ( sense motive 21, natural 20!)

Is there any indication of a spell that created or is controlling them? (knowledge arcana 13)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=12 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 5:59:39 PM
[perception=12]

Finnian spends the morning preparing spells and looking out at the destruction that the storm has wrought. "The Treants, their on our side. They are fighting for the Wold and we should too.," He says hefting his bow and taking aim.

[ooc how far down thw beach are they?]
[entangle, CLW, CLW]

Who needs healing?

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+6=21 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 7:00:37 PM
Not sure what the Marblehorns are searching for, Sable thinks it is a good idea to get closer to get a better look (Perception 21). He will advance with other party members towards the beach, with weapon drawn.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=14 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 7:36:33 PM
Task, agreeing that the Petals need to enter the fray, will advance with his falchion drawn toward the nearest floodslain. He will ensure to work together and try not to get into a 1 vs 1 situation with these undead nightmares.

Gothruk (BatMark subbing for Logan) d20+6=26 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 10:02:33 PM
Gothruk is also fed up with hanging about the cave waiting for something to happen, and join Tsak and the others in advancing in careful formation. His guisarme is ready for action, and he will take an opportunity attack if any floodslain get within his extensive reach. (Perception = 26 to notice threats approaching)

(OOC, we actually have several folks with reach weapons out and ready, so please take that into account if things get close.)

Kiwina (BatMark subbing for Steve) d20+8=12 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 10:06:53 PM
After pointing out the trap-building potential of the local materials to the villagers, Kiwina will accept Finnian's offer of healing before joining the Petals advancing to the fray. Still smarting from the last beating he took, he will employ his longspear, and try to keep the floodslain at reach. (Perception =12)

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the cave
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 11:24:45 PM
Rolth rallys the troops as he looks out onto the beach. He sees the living people on the beach searching around.

Falco adds that traps would be a good idea, but they might not have time at the moment and are more needed to fight.

Elyas does see intelligence in their movements and decision making, but the also look like they are free willed. He doesn't see any evidence of a spell.

Finnian prepared his spells, and then decides where he is most needed. He sees plenty of wounded people on the beach, and plenty of dead walking too.. it would take too long to count.

Sable wants to figure out what they are searching for, but from here he cannot tell. He ventures out onto the beach and the destruction and despair is more evident. The beach is covered with bloated dead, and torn apart corpses. And some rise as soon as they come to a stop from the tide rolling in.

Tsak agrees that they are needed and draws his weapon as he heads out.

Kiwina and [/b]Gothruk also follow out into the fray. Again, the destruction is more evident as the beach is littered with corpses... hundreds. Everyone snaps back to attention as a huge treant swats a group of dead and sends them flying into the sand. Some get back up, some don't.

A group of the undead break off and move towards the party. About 10 in total, but still far enough away to not be able to attack or be attacked.... but they are come to the party.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=16 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 4:55:08 AM
(Perception = 16)
Oh crud! thinks Tsak. 4 of these things was dangerous, 10 is too many for us to take on!
How can we whittle down the numbers?
(Perception to come up with an instant plan to save the world from the wet, smelly, undead monster things - or maybe just notice something useful)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=20 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 6:55:36 AM
Rolth surveys the terrain looking for any advantage. (Perception = 20)

Are there any natural chokepoints, high ground, or nearby allies that we can use to our advantage? If not, we should pull back to inside the cave entrance, where they would encounter traps, then be funneled in small numbers into our ranks of reach weapons, so we would get far more attacks than they would, including attacks of opportunity.

Are any of the floodslain spread out that we could pick off, or in a tight group?

How fast do they move? Could we use speed to attack one or a few in isolation?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Party Loot Sheet d20+8=12
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 10:34:30 AM
{Know Arcana: 12} normal undead? zombies?

"Well it looks like they are coming this way."

Falco moves forward if the others do but stays near the back, crossbow in hand.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20-4=1 ; d20+9=11 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 4:16:30 PM
Finnian starts firing arrows at the beasts when they get within 500 feet but pauses when they are 100 feet away. His first shot falls very short. [attack=1] He looks around hopin that no one saw. "Bow strings wet," he says to anyone how may have caught his catastrophic miss.

[ooc, how far is the group coming at us?How fast are the moving?]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+6=22 ; d20+4=21 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=6 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 6:32:36 PM
Gothruk will stab any bodies nearby incase they try to get up later, he'll also look around the group making sure we arn't getting attacked from any other direction.
I agree moving back to the cave would be the best bet, we could try and whittle down their numbers by keeping ahead of them and attacking with reach weapons but that seems dangerous (and I don't think it could work mechanically)
Rolls failed to properly reset, just ignore them.

Kiwina (Steve M) (16/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=20 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 7:34:07 PM
Kiwina studies how fast the floodslain move, and whether they are grouped together or spread far apart. If there are some that away from others, it may be possible to engage them with several attackers. (perception = 20).

Kiwina (Steve M) (16/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 7:36:17 PM
(OOC: Did somone say something about healing last turn?)

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - The Fight on the Beach d20=5 ; d20=2 ; d20=10 ; d20=19 ; d20=11 ; d20=12 ; d20=2 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 9:58:19 PM
Tsak searches for anything helpful to cut down the hungry floodslain mob heading toward them. He notices an outcropping of rocks that could separate the group, if you could figure out how to do that. Another taurnament group, a ragtag group of humans and taurs is fighting off four thin floodslain near the far side of the rock.
Rolth surveys the surroundings along with the others. He suggests falling back into the cave. There are ledges outside the entrance of the cave but would need a Climb check. The floodslain are slow moving creatures.
Gothruk agrees that moving back may be a good idea. He also suggests they use reach weapons
Falco wonders about the creatures and finds they are undead. He moves with the others. Kiwina finds they are group together but very easily distracted as a pair head toward a taurnament group near them. (OOC: Did you get any rest the other night? I little rest goes a long way)
Finnian starts firing
arrows when the creatures get within 500 feet and pauses at 100 feet. His first shot misses.

----
In front of you is the expanse of the beach, 1000 foot length, with taurnament fighters and treants fighting every 100 foot. You are fighting within the center of a 100 foot wide section. The ten floodslain are 300 foot in front and below you. A pile of rocks jut from your right side and a 15 foot cliff on your left.
The ten floodslain are trotting forward at a 30-40 foot trot, depending on what kind of creature they are and if they are.. “Oh a ball..” distracted. Two are currently heading right.
A really good Perception vs. DC 12 will win you, Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice that the groups seem to be separated in five with several weaker taurs and a single stronger one. The separation is barely noticeable.}

1st Group
Liontaur1 floodslain: AC 13
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11
Centaur1 floodslain: AC 12 - distracted
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12 - distracted
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 20 with BattleAxe
2nd Group
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11
Minotaur2 floodslain: AC 11
Centaur1 floodslain: AC 12
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 19 with Crossbow

The Beach Scene

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+6=18 ;
Thursday December 7th, 2017 3:10:33 AM
Sable really wishes he had a bow, but otherwise looks around to try and see if there is an easy way to get up onto the cliff and if that would be hard for the Floodslain. ”Finnian, do you want a boost up onto the cliff side so you can keep shooting while we are in melee? We can at least use the cliff side to keep down the numbers that can attack us.”

Sable also says, ”I don’t know if you guys can see this, but each group of five has a stronger flood-slain — in the second group’s case one with a ranged weapon. Maybe those are ‘leaders’ “

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=23 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+6=19 ;
Thursday December 7th, 2017 3:38:15 AM
(perception vs spoiler = 23, climb = 21, perception for anchor spot for rope = 19)

Tsak decides to climb the cliff face to see if the floodslain will mill at the bottom or slowly climb, presenting themselves as easy targets. He shimmies up and looks for somewhere to anchor a rope to assist his companions. Finding an appropriate stump he ties it off and flings it back down for the other petals.

Finnian you'll be able to see much better from up here. Maybe you should aim for the 'leader' with the ranged weapon.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Thursday December 7th, 2017 6:10:29 AM
Elyas will get behind the melee fighters and prepare his crossbow. He loads a bolt and casts magic weapon on his bow.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=8 ;
Thursday December 7th, 2017 8:18:41 AM
{Perception: 8}

Falco positions himself behind the larger members of the group and cast Mage Armor on himself.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=29 ; d20+1=2 ; d20+6=18 ;
Thursday December 7th, 2017 9:35:02 PM
[perception =29]
"Two groups, your right" He says taking a nother horrible shot. "okay im coming" Finnian uses the rope to quickly climb up the cliff.
[Attack=2]
[I think it is a DC 10 to climb at half speed instead of quarter, which would get me up there this round Climb=18]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d100=6 ; d20+4=19 ; d10+4=14 ;
Thursday December 7th, 2017 9:40:58 PM
(OOC ignore the d100 roll, it was part of my attempt to fix the page.)

Rolth lines up with the other melee characters, making sure to position so that the shooters can get clean shots once we are in melee. He'll make sure to leave a gap wide enough for the folks in the back to cast or shoot through, but not for a taur to slip through. He will take an AoO with his glaive if a closing floodslain provokes, with preference for the beefy warrior if he must choose. (AoO = 19 to hit, 14 hp of damage)

Kiwina (Steve M) (16/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20-1=3 ;
Thursday December 7th, 2017 11:01:21 PM
Although he might manage an attack from the cliff-top with his longspear, Kiwina prefers to stay on surer ground. He ineffectively rolls a boulder at the nearest group of floodslain as they climb to meet the Petals, when they are about 50' away (to hit = 3), then picks up his longspear to await their closer approach.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the cave
Friday December 8th, 2017 12:44:22 AM
Sable offers help to Finnian to climb the face. He notices the stronger floodslain and points them out to everyone.

Tsak easily scales the wall, and finds a spot to anchor a rope to drop down to his teammates.

[b]Elyas prepares his crossbow, he loads it and casts magic weapon on it.

Falco gets behind a bigger member, and casts mage armor on himself.

Finnian fires a horrible shot and then scales up the cliff face using the rope.

Rolth readies his glaive and positions himself so that the ranged combatants have a shot, as do the spell casters.

Kiwina rolls a boulder at the group of floodslain, and then picks up his long spear.

The left group meanders on the beach until the large liontaur gutterally yells something. the group turns on a dime and starts heading right to the party. About 25' feet away the liontaur yells again and all the floodslain stop. The noise stops the other group and they move closer, but stop 50' away.

MAP

1st Group
Liontaur1 floodslain: AC 13
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11
Centaur1 floodslain: AC 12 - distracted
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12 - distracted
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 20 with BattleAxe
2nd Group
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11
Minotaur2 floodslain: AC 11
Centaur1 floodslain: AC 12
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 19 with Crossbow

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+4=14 ; 3d6+9=18 ;
Friday December 8th, 2017 2:05:04 AM
Sable says, ”Definately shoot the leaders first, if we can”

He readies to take a swing on any floodslain that enter his reach, with a preference for a Lionataur Warrior.

(OOC - do these count as both Taurs and Undead?)

Readied Swing AC 14 or AC 16 it the target is a Taur. Damage - 18 (or 20 if they are a Taur)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: Remove Fear d20+9=17 ;
Friday December 8th, 2017 6:55:35 AM
Rolth requests Gothruk to move to 8K to shore up that flank, then, remembering the haunting eyes of the floodslain, quaffs some liquid courage (Lesser Anything Potion = Remove Fear). He will enter a rage if/when the floodslain begin to advance again.

He looks about for the leader of group two, who seems to have disappeared. (Perception = 17)

OOC: Do we have higher ground (+1 melee)? If so, might that also give us a circumstance bonus again their wave attack, which would lose energy moving uphill?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=6 ;
Friday December 8th, 2017 7:08:53 AM
Staring at the no longer advancing undead Falco is less certain of his desire to be a hero. A sweat breaks out on his brow but he knows the others are preparing for battle.

A little panicked his finger tightens on the trigger of his crossbow as he looses an arrow that comes nowhere near the floodslain.

[ooc: I found the problem with the page. It seemed I did not close a bracket.}

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+1=6 ; d20+7=18 ; d8+1=3 ;
Friday December 8th, 2017 8:07:24 PM
[ooc] I don't know, I had planned to be shooting them as they moved up the beach and then cast entanglement, but it ssems like they are already 50 ft away... [/ooc]

Retcon Clw to kiwana +6 hp

I guess. If I only get 1 shot now Ill fire at the Liontaur in group 1 [attack=18, damage=3]

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+3=5 ;
Friday December 8th, 2017 8:23:21 PM
(ooc: Thanks for the healing.)

Kiwina readies an action to set his spear if the floodslain charge.. He will take his attack of opportunity if they move to engage him without charging. (to hit = 5, damage probably doesn't matter)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+3=4 ; d20+5=19 ; 2d4+3=8 ;
Friday December 8th, 2017 10:20:28 PM
(Initiative=4, Attack=19, Damage=8)
Tsak sqeezes past Finnian, trying not to upset his aim. He moves to K6 and prepares to attack anything that comes in range of his sword. (OOC potentially m1 or c2 of group 1)

(OOC: have remembered about initiative to me so pls ignore that.)

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the cave d20+1=15 ; d8=3 ;
Saturday December 9th, 2017 12:56:56 AM
Sable readies his attack waiting on the taur undead to move.

Rolth downs a remove fear potion and looks for the leader of group 2. (Ooc: readded him. Also the ones on the cliff get the +1, no one on the beach does).

Falco gets nervous and lets loose with a bolt that embeds itself in the sand.

Finnian lets loose with a bolt that thunks into the undead liontaur. (Ooc: Dm apologizes. Missed the part in my codms post about the distance. )

Kiwina gets healed and readies an attack.

Tsak also readies his weapons.. preparing for a charge.

The liontaur with the crossbow lets loose with his bolt and thunks into Tsak for 3 dmg.

The other liontaur waves his hand at the group and beckons for them to come to the undead.

" Come" it whispers.. with a mouth that sounds like it was under water.

1st Group
Liontaur1 floodslain: AC 13 e dmg
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11
Centaur1 floodslain: AC 12 -
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12 -
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 20 with BattleAxe
2nd Group
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11
Minotaur2 floodslain: AC 11
Centaur1 floodslain: AC 12
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 19 with Crossbow

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+5=13 ; d8+1=4 ;
Saturday December 9th, 2017 4:02:36 AM
Elyas fires a bolt at the wounded liontaur in group one

To hit: 13.
Damage: 4.

Ooc: Sorry for the missed post, was without internet all day yesterday... bad timing

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Saturday December 9th, 2017 2:36:32 PM
"I, for one, see no need to give up an advantage at the encouragement of an undead monster." Kiwina tells the other Petals. "Especially one whose mane is so scraggly." He continues to wait with attacks prepared, although he would love to charge. Sadly, his fishing spear is not a lance.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: Remove Fear
Sunday December 10th, 2017 5:36:48 PM
Rolth's instincts are telling him to charge, but he listens to the wise counsel of Kiwina, and holds his position in line. [b/"Where's Gothruk, I could really use him covering my left flank!"[/b] (OOC K8 would be ideal) He continues to be ready to take an attack of opportunity if the floodslain provoke by moving through his reach. (19 to hit--20 if we get a bonus for higher ground-- and 14 damage with his glaive.)

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded
Sunday December 10th, 2017 8:51:13 PM
Sable stays strong in his readied stance, awaiting the charge of the undead.

”Shoot the leaders!”

While he is waiting, Sable tries to gauge the distance to the closest leader...

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=10 ;
Sunday December 10th, 2017 10:19:57 PM
Finnian takes aim at the Liontaur with the crossbow and lets loose a shot but again his shot flies wide. "The next will be through your skull if you don't lay down your weapons," He calls out trying to play off his obvious ineptitude as an intentional warning shot. "I've really got to get my aim under control or I could be in big trouble" Finnian worries to himself as he pulls out another arrow.

[ooc I see reference to a map, am I missing it?]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (*AC19) (T13/F12) 16/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+7=16 ;
Monday December 11th, 2017 2:36:32 AM
(Climb/drop=16)
Tsak, realising that his plan to pick off the undead from the top of the cliff isn't going to work drops down to the bottom of the cliff (K6 to K7) and takes up Total Defense (raises AC by 4) at the bottom.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=21 ; d20+4=5 ; d6=2 ;
Monday December 11th, 2017 7:11:34 AM
Falco sighs "May as well keep shooting I guess."

From his position he reloads and fires at the closest Minotaur (1)

{To Hit: 21}
{Damage: 2}

{ooc: Sorry for the 2nd d20. Double clicked.}

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - The Fight on the Beach II d20+2=3 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+1=11 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+1=15 ; 2d6=9 ;
Monday December 11th, 2017 9:42:40 PM
Elyas fires at the wounded 1st group Liontaur1. The liontaur stumbles but stands on it’s feet with the BattleAxe warrior barking water-drenched demands.
Falco fires at Minotaur1
Kiwina and Rolth wait for the group to move toward them.
(OOC: Note the advantage goes away the closer they get to the cave entrance. That is uneven ground but same elevation. )
Sable suggests they shoot the leaders.
Finnian fires wide as Tsak takes a Total Defense stance.
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Water builds behind M1 and he charges up and 30 feet toward Falco but he manages to strike a large rock between Falco and Rolth. (K9)
L1 tries the same thing and heads toward Rolth. He manages to do better and meets Rolth where he stands. The liontaur ugly face staring at him. (J9)
C2 attempts to charge from his position but hits the same rocks as L1 and falls (K8)
C1 makes a regular charge forward toward Elyas and readies a powerful slam that misses. (H8)
The Liontaur warrior moves to I13 and fires at Rolth striking him hard for (9 dmg).

Group 2
C1 moves to (C12) and C2 moves to (D13). They are both distracted by movements of the group beside you.
M1(F14) and M2(G15) walk slowly and stop halfway. They seem partially uninterested. The Warrior growls and moves (F20) and spins his battleax. He seems to be waiting.

1st Group
Liontaur1 floodslain: AC 13 (7 dmg)
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11
Centaur1 floodslain: AC 12 -
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12 -
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 20 with BattleAxe
2nd Group
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11 - (2 dmg)
Minotaur2 floodslain: AC 11
Centaur1 floodslain: AC 12
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 19 with Crossbow

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+3=23 ; d20+3=17 ; 3d6+9=19 ; d20+3=12 ; d6+3=4 ;
Monday December 11th, 2017 10:59:50 PM
To reach H8, c1 would have to give Kiwina an attack of opportunity, wouldn't it? Rolls: to hit =23, confirm = 17, damage = 19.

After that, if C1 is down Kiwina moves to attack L1, or if C1 is still up Kiwina creates some distance and attacks again. This should put him at H9 or H10. Rolls: to hit = 12, damage = 4.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +6 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Bite +4 1d4+2 x2| Status d20+6=14 ; d10+7=10 ; d20+4=19 ; d4+2=5 ; d20+4=21 ; d4+2=4 ; d20+4=20 ; d4+2=3 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 12:21:17 AM
Rolth takes his previously rolled attack of opportunity on liontaur1 (19 to hit, 14 damage) as the liontaur closes in. On his turn, he will enter a rage and full attack, continuing to attack liontaur 1 until he goes down, then switching to c1. (Glaive to hit 14, 10 damage; paw 19 to hit, 5hp damage; paw 21 to hit, 4 hp damage; bite 20 to hit, 3 hp damage)

(Having trouble editing my header on my iPad, Rolth’s current hp = 17)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (*AC19) (T13/F12) 16/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=14 ; 2d4+3=6 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 1:57:57 AM
(Attack=14, Damage=6)
Tsak (K7) stabs at the centaur that falls near him (gr1c2@K8).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 2:00:52 AM
(OOC - oops, have removed the *AC19 that was due to my total defense)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+5=15 ; d8+1=2 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 2:22:41 AM
If the centaur that charged eltas is dead from the attacks of the other petals, elyas takes a shot from his crossbow at the nearest unengaged zombie
15 to hit, 2 damage.

If the centaur is not destroyed already, elyas will instead take a 5 foot step back and cast shield.

Ooc: can the DMs please update the map? And possibly post a link to it in each post during the combat? It's hard to figure out where everything is with so much going on

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 7:01:59 AM
As the attackers move forward Falco smiles thinking They are finally close enoug.

He steps forward (K11) raising his hand and unleashes a cacophony of color at the advancing Floodslain.

{ooc: Color Spray DC15 should hit l1, m1 and c2}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=8 ; 2d6+4=12 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 8:01:49 AM
(Ooc sorry for missing so many posts friends, Gothruk has missed a lot)

I'll place Gothruk at I7 if that's okay with Gm.

Either way he'll attack a nearby floodslain with his Guisarme.
To Hit: 1D20+4=8 (I don't think that hits anything)
Damage: 2D6+4=12

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +6 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Bite +4 1d4+2 x2| Status
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 9:03:32 AM
(Correction to my previous post, based on emails from the DMs)

The AoO would go against C1 (because he did not use the water-based movement) then for the full attack, switch to L1until he goes down, then back to C1 for remaining attacks.

(And welcome back Gothruk!)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 9:44:10 AM
{ooc: please ignore what tile I chose to move too. I was working form an old map. If I cant hit at least two of the undead I will just hold my action this turn.}

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=18 ; d8+1=9 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 3:57:21 PM
I need a shot to land Finnian says to himself stepping up to the edge of the cliff and firing at the minotaur closest to him. [move to K6, shoot M1, attack 18, damage 9]

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+6=21 ; 3d6+9=20 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 6:25:37 PM
From two posts ago...readied swing against Group 1, C1

Readied Swing AC 14 or AC 16 it the target is a Taur. Damage - 18 (or 20 if they are a Taur)

During my turn, will swing on any enemy in range - but not sure about the map. Why are we not lined up with characters behind us on the cliff? Very hard to visualize.

Swing of 19 or 21 if they count asTaur; damage 20 or 22 if Taur.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the cave d20+1=17 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=20 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+1=9 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 11:40:56 PM
(OOC: H8 is occupied by C1 at the moment. C1 did make a regular charge so yes Aoo)
Kiwina takes out C1 easily. He moves to attack L1(J9) but misses.
Rolth takes out L1
Tsak attacks the prone C1 and kills it.
Falco sprays M1 with colorSpray causing him to be stunned for a round.
Gothruk misses. Guessing the target would be c1, which is down.
Elyas casts Shield.
Finnian fires and strikes M1 for (9 dmg)
Sable helps finish off c1 before the liontaur warrior charges at him, he slices at the undead creature and cuts a huge chunk of decayed flesh away that spills to the beach. The undead liontaur spills face down in to the sand and doesn't move.
(ooc: Only two characters said they were climbing the cliffs, so it is a little hard to place everyone where they want to be. Next battle, after we initially place, if the pcs want to change before battle begins they can.)
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c steps 5' to Tsak and kicks him twice and slams him once. All three connect for 11 dmg... plus a dc 13 fort save as Tsak's lungs begin to fill with water.
The second group of undead keeps moving closer to sable, albeit a little slower.
The crossbow undead fires again at Rolth but misses.

An undead off to the side, and not posing a threat as of now begins coughing up water... little by little onto the beach.
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1st Group
Liontaur1 floodslain: DEAD
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11 stunned 1 rd
Centaur1 floodslain: DEAD
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12 -
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: DEAD
2nd Group
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11 - (2 dmg)
Minotaur2 floodslain: AC 11
Centaur1 floodslain: AC 12
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 19 with Crossbow

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 5/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=12 ; d20+5=18 ; 2d4+3=7 ;
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 5:29:49 AM
(FortSave=12, Attack=18, Damage=7)
(OOC I failed the save, what does that mean? Do I get an attack? if so it's there, if not then pls just ignore it)

Tsak starts to cough and panic as water fills his nose and mouth.
He takes a wild swing at his attacker and feels it connect, but his head is getting light as his lungs heave and dizziness threatens to overtake him.
A little help here...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 7:26:01 AM
Falco takes a couple of steps back towards the mouth of the cave, reloading his crossbow as he moves.

With most the floodslain down his attention shifts to the second group, just watching to see if they move to attack.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=27 ; d20+7=9 ; d8+1=4 ;
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 9:19:58 AM
With his confidence bolstered Finnian rounds on his original foe and fires at the crossbow wielding Taur. It pays off and his shot connects.

[Attack Natural 20, unconfirmed Damage= 4}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (17/26 HP | AC: 10; Touch: 7; Flat: 8; CMD: 14) | Glaive +8 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+2 x2| Rake (2) +6 1d4+5 | Bite d20+8=18 ; d10+7=14 ; d20+6=16 ; d4+2=4 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+2=5 ; d20+6=11 ; d4+5=9 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=11 ; d4+5=8 ; d20+6=9 ; d4+2=5 ; d8+7=13 ;
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 4:19:09 PM
Rolth hears Tsak's call for help, and rounds on the stunned (yay, -2 AC and no dex bonus) minotaur in a furious rage. He drops his glaive and draws his morningstar as he makes a Liontaur Charge full attack against the minotaur. (morningstar to hit 18, 13hp damage; paw1 to hit =16, 4hp damage;paw2 to hit =7, 5hp damage if that hit; rake1 to hit = 11, 9hp damage; rake2 to hit = 11, 8hp damage; bite to hit = 9, 5hp damage.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+5=17 ; d8+1=6 ;
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 7:02:17 PM
Elyas reloads and takes a shot at the injured minotaur in the second group.

17 to hit, 6 damage

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+7=23 ;
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 7:39:55 PM
Kiwina sees Tsak's plight and tries to help as best he can using his healing skill. (roll = 23)

(OOC: First thought was to use an anything potion for water breathing, but if I read things right that's too high a level spell and the potion is non-transferable.)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+3=11 ; d20+3=22 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=6 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=8 ;
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 8:22:33 PM
Gothruk sees Tsak take hits and start to panic.

If C2 is still alive after Tsak's hit then gothruk will take a 5ft step and flurry of blows.
First attack, to hit = 11, damage = 5. Second attack, to hit = 22, damage = 6

If C2 fell to Tsak's attack then Gothruk will charge Liontaur Warrior with his Guisarme
To hit 1D20+4+2(for charging) = 17 Miss

If he provokes then Gothruk will attack again 1D20+4=8 Miss

AC is 11 until next round due to charging.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the cave d20+1=12 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+1=9 ; d6+1=2 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+1=15 ; 2d8=9 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2017 12:14:28 AM
(OOC:Bah... lost the whole post and have to rewrite it. )

Tsak is able to attack the undead beast, even with his lungs full of water. His limbs feel heavier, and his strength and quickness feel dulled. (Has Fatigued effect)

Falco Moves towards the cave mouth while reloading. He notices the second group moving closer to Sable at a methodical pace.

Finnian has his confidence come back, and proceeds to fire a bolt into the the undead crossbowmen.

Rolth drops his weapon and pulls out his morning star and begins to charge, (ooc: cannot pull a weapon and charge without having quick draw feet. Let me know if I missed it..)

Elyas lets another bolt off, and connect with the wounded undead.

Kiwina sees that other then the wounds Tsak just recieved, the isn't dearly wounded and just appears tired.

Gothruk helps his friend and dispatches the undead creature that wounded him.

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The group moves up and is striking range of Sable. (He gets his aoo on the the first one.) All three miss. The other one moves towards Kiwina (giving an aoo) . The undead floodslain misses Kiwina. The crossbowmen fires again and a thunking shot embeds itself into Rolth. 9 dmg.

The undead to the side is still coughing and water continues to pour out of its throat. The odd thing is the water looks as if it is filling an invisible jar. The water level raises, even though there is nothing to secure it. The water contiues to grow and appears as if it is doubling in front of everyone. Finally huge watery arms come pouring from the water... and it grows to a height of 36 feet. A sound of waves crashing on the shore is heard as undead and living are both dragged into the giant water elemental. Upon closer look... the waters in the elemental appear black.. as if tainted.

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1st Group
Liontaur1 floodslain: DEAD
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11 stunned 1 rd
Centaur1 floodslain: DEAD
Centaur2 floodslain: DEAD
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: DEAD
2nd Group
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11 - (3 dmg)
Minotaur2 floodslain: AC 11
Centaur1 floodslain: AC 12
Centaur2 floodslain: AC 12
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 19 with Crossbow 4 dmg

MAP

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N 2d4=5 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2017 4:14:31 AM
OOC: I think the map is correct, if so it looks like Elyas can catch C1, C2, and M1 with a burning hands. If the map is not up to date I will make another post if that's ok.

Elyas takes a step to the side (to G8) next to Sable and releases a cone of fire from his outstretched hands. (DC 14 reflex saves for the three zombies)

Failed saves take 5 damage, passes take 2

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=6 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2017 7:00:52 AM
{OOC: Where is the map link?}

Falco fires a bolt at the Floodslain carrying a crossbow but the bolt sails wide.

DM SHAWN: Map added to dm post

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=23 ; 2d6+4=8 ; d20+4=23 ; 2d6+4=11 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2017 9:47:55 AM
Gothruk will charge the liontaur warrior with the crossbow ending up at 11I. To hit 1D20+4+2=25. Damage: 8

If he Provokes (he tries to shoot with the crossbow or move closer to engage me) to hit 1D20+4=23. Damage = 11

AC at 11 until end of round due to charge
Can you place me on the map please, though I enjoy being the invisible Minotaur it's probably a little confusing for people.
(Dm Ooc: added to the map)

Sable (Don) ( HP 20| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Upgraded d20+4=23 ; 3d6+9=21 ; d20+4=14 ; 3d6+9=20 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2017 6:09:51 PM
AOO on C1 Hits 23 AC; 21 damage

If C1 is still standing, swing on C1 otherwise swing on C2

Hits 14 AC for 20 Points of Damage.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (17/26 HP | AC: 10; Touch: 7; Flat: 8; CMD: 14) | Glaive +8 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+2 x2| Rake (2) +6 1d4+5 | Bite
Thursday December 14th, 2017 7:12:35 PM
OOC: Reposting the contents of my earlier email asking for rules clarification/retcon--Rules re drawing a weapon on a charge:

Movement During a Charge: You must move before your attack, not after. You must move at least 10 feet (2 squares) and may move up to double your speed directly toward the designated opponent. If you move a distance equal to your speed or less, you can also draw a weapon during a charge attack if your base attack bonus is at least +1.

Rolth has a +1 BAB, and so I think he can draw his morningstar during the charge, which was shorter than his move speed (but was the 10 feet required to charge.). Do you agree? If so, most if not all of his attacks would hit. If you disagree, then I’d like to retcon his drawing of the morningstar, and just use his natural attacks on a charge, because his priority was protecting Tsak.

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+3=19 ; d6+3=8 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2017 7:55:56 PM
Kiwina uses his longspear to attack m1 (to hit = 19, damage = 8), then takes a 5' step to I-10 (away from m2).

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+3=12 ; d6+3=4 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2017 8:01:04 PM
(Sorry for not getting it all into one post, but. . .)

As for the AOO against m2, Kiwina hits without much effect (to hit = 12, damage = 4).

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=25 ; d8+1=8 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2017 8:29:50 PM
Finnian Fires again at the crossbow wielder this time with even more accuracy than before.

[Attack=25, Damage=8]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (8/26 HP | AC: 10; Touch: 7; Flat: 8; CMD: 14) | Morningstar +8 1d8+7 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+2 x2| Rake (2) +6 1d4+5 x2 | d20+8=21 ; 5d20+6=50 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=18 ; d8+7=12 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+2=3 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2017 9:15:29 PM
Rolth is uncertain whether he killed the minotaur from the first group, but sees that Sable is outnumbered and whirls to Liontaur Charge the second minotaur from the second group of floodslain. (Morningstar to hit = 21, 12hp damage; Paw1 to hit = 7, miss; Paw2 to hit = 11, 3hp damage; Rake1 to hit = 8, miss; Rake2 to hit = 17, 9hp damage; Bite to hit = 18, 3 hp damage. Total damage = 27hp)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 5/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: Fatigued d20+4=13 ; 2d4+2=9 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2017 10:20:26 PM
(Attack=13, Damage=9)
When the centaur attacking him falls, Tsak is able to calm himself. He notices that the Zombie Minotaur near him looks a bit out of it (group1, Minotaur 1), so decides to take a chance and stab it. Weary as he is he still manages to sink the falchion deeply into the things throat, desperately hoping that he has finished it off. So tired...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 5/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: Fatigued
Thursday December 14th, 2017 10:24:40 PM
(Apologies, Tsak moved from K7 to K9 to make the above attack)

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn -the cave d20=13 ; d20=19 ; d20=2 ; d20=2 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+1=20 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+1=7 ; d4+1=4 ; d6+1=7 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=18 ; d6+2=7 ;
Friday December 15th, 2017 12:41:57 AM
Elyas unleashes fire on three of the undead. Two of them take the full brunt, while one has it roll off of him.
Falco missed wide.
Gothruk charges across the beach and wounds the undead creature badly.
Sable kills the one undead centaur as it moves closer, and finishes its ally off as well. (OOC: Can you fix your headed and include your sheet.)
[b]Kiwina plunges the long spear into one of the undead minotaur
Finnian blasts another bolt into the crossbow taur.
Rolth finsihes the charge and ends the undead life of the taur from the first group. He tries to help Sable and rips into the second minotaur.
Tsak helps finish off the minotaur
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The first undead minotaur swings at sable, but misses all three times. The other one changes to Rolth and connects twice.. 11 dmg and need a dc 13 fort save.

The crossbowmen tosses down its bow and begins pummeling Gothruk. 7 dmg and need one dc 13 fort save.

The water elemental looks like sea water crashing on the beach as it breaks up on rocks and reforms behind them. It is gliding in the general direction of the party, but is taking its time destroying the living and dead alike on the beach

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1st Group
Liontaur1 floodslain: DEAD
Minotaur1 floodslain: DeAD
Centaur1 floodslain: DEAD
Centaur2 floodslain: DEAD
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: DEAD
2nd Group
Minotaur1 floodslain: AC 11 - (8 dmg)
Minotaur2 floodslain: AC 11 7 dmg
Centaur1 floodslain: DEAD
Centaur2 floodslain: Dead
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: AC 19 with Crossbow 10 dmg

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy d20+4=11 ; 3d6+9=20 ;
Friday December 15th, 2017 2:12:45 AM
Sable swings on M1, Hits AC 11 for 20 Damage. If it drops, he will take a 5’ step towards M2.

(OOC - I have updated header to reflect health status and current HP; the link to my sheet works for me — can you guys not follow it?)

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+3=7 ;
Friday December 15th, 2017 7:07:22 AM
Kiwina makes another attack on m2, but misses.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=8 ;
Friday December 15th, 2017 7:18:18 AM
Falco holds his ground and fires another bot at the Liontaur with the crossbow.

Again the shot goes wide.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 10/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=10 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=20 ; d8+4=8 ;
Friday December 15th, 2017 8:54:17 AM
(Ooc: Did the liontaur take a 5 foot step to get in range before hitting Gothruk? Also this may have been said but the squares on the map do they represent 5 ft or 10ft?)

Gothruk fails his fort save 1D20+4=10

Gothruk will Flurry of blows the liontaur warrior
First: 1D20+3=13, Miss
Second: 1D20+3=20 Hit. Damage 1D8+4=8

Gothruk panics a little when his lungs start filling with water but manages to ground himself and focus on killing the Liontaur warrior before completely freaking out.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-7/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: Dying d20+6=24 ;
Friday December 15th, 2017 9:00:56 AM
Rolth shrugs off the wave of water (Fort save = 24) but is distracted long enough for the floodslain to slice him to flinders. Rolth falls in a heap, unconscious and dying as his spent rage leaves him even weaker. His last thoughts are satisfaction at having done his best to aid his companions when beset by these foul undead, and disappointment that he couldn't do more to see this quest through...

(OOC: Rolth is at -7hp and bleeding to death; -12 is when he dies)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield: AC 17 d20+5=25 ; d20+5=21 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=3 ;
Friday December 15th, 2017 11:58:07 AM
Elyas takes a deep breath and steadies his aim at the leader with the crossbow. He fires a shot and hits the creature right in the neck.

To hit: 25 (critical!)
Confirm crit: 21.
total damage: 11.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=11 ; d8+1=3 ;
Friday December 15th, 2017 5:09:04 PM
Seeing Elyas's shot take the minotaur in the neck he takes aim at Minotaur 1
[attack=11,damage=3]

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy
Friday December 15th, 2017 6:21:45 PM
How do you like me now?

(OOC - Does the link work?)

dm shawn: much better

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - The Crazy Elemental
Saturday December 16th, 2017 12:24:54 AM
Sable cleaves through the minotaur and takes a step towards the second one.

Kiwina and Falco both miss there respective shots.

Gothruk ends the undead life of the crossbowmen. his lungs fill with water and his extremities get heavier. {Fatigued]

Rolth goes down as blackness comes up to get him.

Elyas aims for the leader but sees him go down, and turns his aim to the other minotuar. The bolt takes him in the neck and explodes out the back spewing blood and gore onto the sand.

Finnian saves his shot as all the targets are down.

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The water elemental ravages across the beach... still moving closer to the party but still away far enough to not pose a problem.

Perception 14Highlight to display spoiler: { 2 men stand 150' from the elemental, observing it. If they are scared at the giant elemental, their posture doesn't show it.

the first stands six feet andwould be viewed as an intimidating figure in the world of men, at least that would have been the case if it wasn’t for the druid vestments draped about him that make him look more likely ask for you spare change to challenge you to a fight. His dark auburn hair falls just past his shoulders, and while a careful observer may notice a stray leaf or twig is often left in it the hair itself is surprisingly well kept. Beneath the green and brown of his vestments you make out an athletic build of one who spends many hours outdoors, and the bulk of his armor beneath. A wooden staff is in his hand, though it is almost unscratched from combat.

The second is Of average height with an athletic build, but not the most imposing of figures, but he moves with a simple fluid grace that speaks to an agility near the top of the human limit. Light brown hair is kept nearly cropped close to his head and his chin and cheeks are covered by a trimmed beard the same color, though sporting some blond highlights around the mouth. He has dark brown eyes and an easy smile that's almost always present. His clothing usually of simple clothing of silvers and blues worn under a silver breastplate and topped off with a pale blue surcoat with Maab’s crest in silver on the chest. }

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1st Group
Liontaur1 floodslain: DEAD
Minotaur1 floodslain: DeAD
Centaur1 floodslain: DEAD
Centaur2 floodslain: DEAD
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: DEAD
2nd Group
Minotaur1 floodslain: Dead
Minotaur2 floodslain: Dead
Centaur1 floodslain: DEAD
Centaur2 floodslain: Dead
Liontaur Warrior floodslain: Dead

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 5/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: Fatigued d20+6=15 ; d20+5=16 ;
Saturday December 16th, 2017 2:47:45 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=15, Heal =16)
Seeing that the immediate threat has passed Tsak rushes over to the inert Rolth.
Finding that he's still breathing Tsak rolls him onto his side to remove any water from his lungs then bandages any major bleeds to stabilise his big companion.
The big cat is going to be out of it for a while, but at least this wasted beach won't be the last thing he sees.

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy d20+6=10 ; d20+4=22 ;
Saturday December 16th, 2017 3:05:09 AM
Distracted by Rolth’s plight, Sable fails to notice anything about the Elemental but tries to remember any lore about the threat (Knowledge Nature? = 22). Sable moves rapidly over to Rolth, going through his pouches searching for the CLW potion he knows must be there. Once finding it, he will help Rolth drink it - but only after checking with the party.

”Does anyone have any healing left for Rolth, shall I use his potion now?”

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 10/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+6=25 ;
Saturday December 16th, 2017 8:26:38 AM
Gothruk rushes over to Rolth, seeing that Sable is helping him he surveys the rest of the battlefield for additional threats and sees spoiler
Perception, 1D20+6=25

He points out the two men standing a while away from the water elemental. There are two men standing further up the beach, they do not seem to fear the water elemental. One seems to be a druid, they may have worked to create it or they could be powerful alies in our fight against it.

[b] What should we do about the water elemental? Surely we can't fight something like that. Perhaps the fastest of us should try and lead it away while the rest of us help the other groups with these Zombies? [b/]

Ooc:
How fast is the water elemental moving? Could we outrun it?
Does it look like the two men might be preparing to help us or are they simply doing nothing?
Are there many other floodslain on the beach?
Where, and in what condition is the Mablehornes group in?
Is the elemental seeking out people to destroy, simply moving in a random direction and is it coming right for us?

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=19 ;
Saturday December 16th, 2017 12:53:26 PM
(roll: perception = 19)

Kiwina takes in the situation and notes that Rolth is being stabilized and healed.

If it appears to Kiwina that he would be able to approach the two men without having to get between them and the elemental while taking a fairly direct route, he will offer to the rest of the Petals, "Should I go ask those two what that thing is and what they are thinking of doing about it?"

If it does not appear the two are so easily approached, Kiwina will stay and guard against anything that would come against the Petals or the caves.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=24 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=9 ;
Sunday December 17th, 2017 6:18:04 PM
[Perception=24]
Finnian sees the druid off in the distance and wants to go see if that is his elemental. "I've heard of poweful druids being able to summon some exceptional creatures. I womder if he is one of them. But firsts things first Rolth is down" Finnian thinks to himself as he takes a last glance at the druid on the beach and heads down to the unconscious Rolth and administers some healing.

[14 hp to Rolth]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (7/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Glaive +3 1d10+3 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: Fatigued (3/6r) d20+9=16 ;
Sunday December 17th, 2017 6:54:57 PM
Rejuvenated by Finnian's healing, Rolth sits bolt upright, then surges to his paws, shaking off the cobwebs of unconsciousness. He quickly realizes that Finnian was the one who brought him back from the brink. "Thank you, League Brother, that was nobly done!" He then looks around somewhat tiredly, now that the adrenaline of his rage has worn off. (Perception = 16) He sees the giant elemental, and the two strangers down the beach. He looks around expectantly at his comrades, hoping they have started to figure out these mysteries while he napped.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (7/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Glaive +3 1d10+3 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: Fatigued (3/6r)
Sunday December 17th, 2017 6:55:57 PM
Rolth also takes a moment to pick up his fallen weapons--glaive and morningstar, stowing the latter.

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy
Sunday December 17th, 2017 8:22:06 PM
Sable hands Rolth back his potion and answers Kiwina - ”Please go approach them, if they are enemies - we should focus on them, if not rally with them”

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield: AC 17 d20+3=18 ;
Monday December 18th, 2017 1:20:16 AM
Perception for the spoiler =

Elyas takes a deep breath and gathers himself after the fight, reloading his crossbow for when he might need it again.

He spots the two figures watching the elemental, and tries to determine if they are communicating with it, or just observing.

is everyone ok? That was a rough fight, but it looks like it won't be the last one of the day. Keep on your guard, there are plenty more of these diseased creatures.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 10/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Monday December 18th, 2017 8:39:40 AM
You think they should be our focus rather than the water thing bearing down on us? If they are going to rally against it then they can join us when they're ready. If they are on it's side and have managed to summon it then I do not believe we should approach them. If they can create or control such a beast then they must be more powerful. If we can buy time for Mablehorne's crew buy distracting it though then they may be able to fight someone so strong. Gothruk says to Sable, Kiwina, Rolth and Finnian, having joined them to discuss their best course of action.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=3 ; d20+8=14 ;
Monday December 18th, 2017 9:11:41 AM
{Perception: 3}
KNow Arcana: 14}

Seeing the water elemental Falco is reminded of the amazing ship they rode on.

"A water elemental? Could it have been part of the magic of the Herald?"

{ooc: the boat powered by water elementals}

The Guy in the Maab Surcoat ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 , HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil
Monday December 18th, 2017 3:15:54 PM
The man in the surcoat of Queen Maab regards the elemental for a moment and glances over towards his companion before turning his gaze over the rest of the beach. He holds a bow at his side and reflexively places an arrow to it as he surveys the scene and then nods towards the oncoming elemental. "At least I know what THAT is. Think you can talk to it, see what its so angry about?" he asks of his companion as how bow starts to glow with faint blue light.

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Activate Divine Bond on bow for Flaming, Keen and Speed

Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23
Monday December 18th, 2017 11:59:24 PM
A mysterious man in worn druid vestments and dark hair down past his shoulders looks around. His eyes are dark and bloodshot, as if he hasn't slept well in a night or two, and the scruff on his face confirms he's had a long day. Those that looks close also notice that on his finger he has a ring marking him as a member of the Dragon Consortium.

He turns to his companion.
I never took the time to learn the Aquan language. It's a tricky language, as more often than not the times you would use it you would also drown if you open your mouth.

The druid starts to channel one of his elemental swarm spells to call forth a storm giant to aid in their fight.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - The Crazy Elemental
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 12:09:40 AM
Tsak rolls Rolth over onto his side, and begins looking over his friend. The last thing Rolth will see, will not be this beach.
Sable also helps out with Rolth, even going into his bag and grabbing a potion and helping him drink it.
Gorthuk lets everyone else in on the two men up the beach. As for the elemental, Gorthuk feels they could outrun it. The elemental is coming in the general direction of the party. On the beach, he sees hundreds of flood slain... the mabelhornes are fighting them and holding their own.
Kiwina stands by with the group watching as the two men talk among themselves and point to the elemental.
Finnian shares how powerful druids could control elementals. He then brings Rolth back to the living by healing him.
Rolth wakes up and thanks his friends for helping him before gathering his gear and receiving his potion back from sable.
Elyas reloads his crossbow and warns everyone to be on their toes as the battle doesn't appear to have ended.
Falco asks if this elemental is similar to the one that propelled the ship, but this elemental is way to big.
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Wyarr activates his divine bond on his bow and asks his friend if he can reach out and find out why this thing is upset.
Beriothian answers his friend before channeling one of his spells and summoning an ally in the form of a storm giant. The storm giant appears before the druid.
The elemental is 70 feet away from the duo and 125 feet from the party.The party is 145 feet from the duo. Picture it like a triangle

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 7:17:38 AM
Kiwina hastens over to the two men, keeping well away from the elemental and their huge captive nawao. He stops 15' away from them and calls out, "What's going on here?"

(One round at a run.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (7/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Glaive +3 1d10+3 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: Fatigued (3/6r)
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 7:34:24 AM
Rolth suggests that the rest of the party follow Kiwina in a looping run around the elemental. ”We need to draw it away from the cave mouth!”. He will offer to carry Falco, if he likes. To the two strangers, he will say, ”There are village folk hiding out in that cave over there where the treants used to worship. We need to keep this thing away from them. We, by the way, are the Eight Petaled Rose, champions of the recent Taurnament, but perhaps overmatched in this battle. We welcome the arrival of the Dragon Consortium and Fey Queen’s representative in these troubled times.”

(OOC This is Rolth’s 4th round of fatigue, I just can’t edit the header on my iPad)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 10/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: Fatigued
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 10:25:12 AM
Gothruk moves 60ft towards the two, strangers following the rest of the group. He would like to move faster but the touch of the undead before has left him not only out of breath but in need of a break.
Don't worry 'bout me.... I'll catch up...

The Guy in the Maab Surcoat ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 , HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 2:21:01 PM
Lift his bow towards Rolth and the motion makes the ring of the Dragon Consortium on his ring visible as well, "Thank you, good man.. see you the safe the villagers. We will tend to this." he says of the elemental and then moves in smooth, well practiced motions that are nearly a blur of arms and hands that sends a volley of several arrows flying towards the elemental.

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Full attack with manyshot, rapidshot, and deadly aim

Attack 1: Hit AC 32, 40 piercing damage, 10 shocking damage, cold damage, fire damage,
Attack 2: Hit AC 38, 20 piercing damage, 3 shocking damage,
Attack 3: Hit AC 23, 19 piercing damage, 4 shocking damage,
Attack 4: Hit AC 29, 21 piercing damage, 6 shocking damage,
Rapidshot: Hit AC 44, 22 piercing damage, 6 shocking damage,
Speed Shot: Hit AC 41, 21 piercing damage, 1 shocking damage,

Giving me an error.. will see what happens!

The Guy in the Maab Surcoat ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 , HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ;
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 2:23:27 PM
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Huh.. all my rolls disappeared to me? Gave an XML error part way through rolling so I hit post and it went though

here are the rest though:

Attack 1: Hit AC 32, 40 piercing damage, 10 shocking damage,7 cold damage,6 fire damage,
Attack 2: Hit AC 38, 20 piercing damage, 3 shocking damage,6 cold damage,1 fire damage,
Attack 3: Hit AC 23, 19 piercing damage, 4 shocking damage,1 cold damage,4 fire damage,
Attack 4: Hit AC 29, 21 piercing damage, 6 shocking damage,2 cold damage,6 fire damage,
Rapidshot: Hit AC 44, 22 piercing damage, 6 shocking damage,2 cold damage, 1 fire damage,
Speed Shot: Hit AC 41, 21 piercing damage, 1 shocking damage,4 cold damage,1 fire damage,

Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 10:22:52 PM
Treants you say? I'll need to remember that, they are lovely fellows. No worries, we won't let them get past us.
Beri finishes his summons, and no sooner does the storm giant appears before them than the druid starts to call forth a second one to make sure the elemental can't get past them

***Storm Giant***
Storm Giant- hp 237 (199 +38 augmented summoning): +4 to constitution and strength
AC 28, touch 10, flat-footed 26 (+6 armor, +2 Dex, +12 natural, –2 size)
Fort +17, Ref +8, Will +15
Immune electricity, Constant—freedom of movement

Storm Giant 1- hp 237
The giant looks around... there is a tension in the air, but the the elemental is still a long ways off. Rather than rushing into battle, the storm giant decides to live up to his name, calling forth a lighting storm (call lightining).

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - The Crazy Elemental
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 12:54:02 AM
Kiwina and Rolth head over to the member of the dragon consortium. Kiwina asks what is going on, while Rolth warns of the villagers.
Gothruk heads over too, but takes a little longer and encourages his friends that he'll catch up.
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Wyarr encourages the group to help the villagers before turning his attention to the water elemental. All his arrows strike true and the elemental looks odd with the arrows floating inside its body. It continues on heading directly for the duo.
Beriothian starts summoning a second storm giant as soon as the first appears. The first storm giant begins summoning of his own, this time a lightning storm.
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The elemntal moves closer and will be able to attack next round.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 5/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: Fatigued
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 1:12:40 AM
Tsak, worse for wear and still coughing up some water, is happy to head toward the mouth of the cave and set up as a last line of defense.
He yells into the cave Stay alert in there and be ready to move deeper into the cave, it's still not safe out here.

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 2:55:56 AM
Sable will head back to the mouth of the cave to protect it from further assault.

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=20 ;
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 6:52:59 AM
"Perhaps I was not clear," Kiwina tells the guy in the surcoat, "I was not asking you to explain yourselves, I was asking if you can explain this. . ." he gestures to the scene up and down the beach ". . . the storm . . . the undead . . . the children of Domi. . ."

Having rephrased his question, Kiwina makes sure to stay well away from the battle (moves 50' further than he was) and scans the beach for other threats (perception = 20).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (7/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Glaive +3 1d10+3 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: Fatigued (5/6r)
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 6:56:59 AM
Not one to buck the advice of the Dragon Consortium, Rolth says "Yes!" in High Woldian and makes a double move back toward the mouth of the cave, taking care to avoid any traps the villagers have set, where he will take up a defensive position alongside Sable and Tsak.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 9:46:37 AM
Falco steps towards the new comers but stops short as the Storm Giant appears. He stands moth agape for a moment watching the power the creatures calls forth at the elemental. When the lighting hits he pumps his fist in the air.

"ZAP! Now that's magic!"

He backs towards the moth of the cave not wanting to miss any of the show.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 10/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: Fatigued
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 10:13:48 AM
Gothruk, realising that he dosn't want to be anywhere near the fight that is about to take place, turns around and start running in the other direction. Back towards the cave. At the end of the double move he's even more out of breath and has accomplished nothing but tiring himself out.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield: AC 17
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 10:30:31 AM
Elyas stands by Falco, appreciating the power on display, both from the massive elemental and the two strangers.

I sure hope these guys are in our side! This is amazing!

The Guy in the Maab Surcoat ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 , HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil d20+27=43 ; d20+27=44 ; d20+27=35 ; d20+22=41 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+12=26 ; d8+17=23 ; d8+17=21 ; d8+17=21 ; d8+17=19 ; d8+17=20 ; d8+17=23 ; d8+17=23 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ;
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 3:23:18 PM
"It isn't just here.. it is all over the Wold. Things are afoot!" Wyaar calls back to the Tauren heroes as he sends more arrows towards the giant elemental.

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Full attack with all the fixings

Attack 1: Hit AC 43, 44 piercing damage, 8 shocking damage,6 cold damage,6 fire damage,
Attack 2: Hit AC 35, 21 piercing damage, 5 shocking damage,5 cold damage,2 fire damage,
Attack 3: Hit AC 41, 19 piercing damage, 2 shocking damage,1 cold damage,1 fire damage,
Attack 4: Hit AC 22, 20 piercing damage, 2 shocking damage,4 cold damage,5 fire damage,
Rapidshot: Hit AC 26, 23 piercing damage, 1 shocking damage,2 cold damage, 3 fire damage,
Speed Shot: Hit AC 35, 23 piercing damage, 4 shocking damage,6 cold damage,4 fire damage,

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=4 ;
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 5:10:44 PM
Finnian runs with the othera tobget a closer look at the two stangers and his jaw drops. [i] "These two guys are the coolest, most powerful people I've ever seen."[i] He tryiesto think of something to say but is speechless. Finnian's head whips back and fourth between the two trying to learn how they are doing what they are doing. He mimics the druids hand motions and tries to summon a storm giant. Instead and eagle pops into the Wold in front of Finnian. He claps his hands together. In delight and looks to the druid for approval, but he has more pressing matters to attend to. The bird winks out of existence as quickly as it appeared. "Can I stay hear and watch them?" he asks his group. Finnian is reluctant to leave even though it is dangerous.

Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 3d10=9 ; d10+29=37 ; d10+24=29 ; d10+19=28 ; 4d6+23=38 ; 4d6+23=30 ; 4d6+23=38 ; d20+29=41 ; d20+24=31 ; d20+19=27 ; 4d6+23=37 ; 4d6+23=38 ; 4d6+23=40 ;
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 10:08:24 PM
***Mysterious Druid***
Beri finishes his summon, and a second storm giant appears next to the first one. With some reinforcements now before them the druid starts to call forth his own lightining storm to aid in the battle

***Magic Attacks***
The lightning cast by the storm gian streams down, striking the water elemental.
Damage = 9 ( 9 lightning bolts remaining )

***Storm Giant***
Storm Giant- hp 237 (199 +38 augmented summoning): +4 to constitution and strength
AC 28, touch 10, flat-footed 26 (+6 armor, +2 Dex, +12 natural, –2 size)
Fort +17, Ref +8, Will +15
Immune electricity, Constant—freedom of movement

The two storm giants look at eachother and nod. In a flash they take off towards the water elemental, one on earch side. They pull out their masterwork great swords, give out a mighty yell, and bring their swords down in unison, striking at the moster before them.

Storm Giant 1- hp 237
sword attack 1= 37
sword damage 1= 38

sword attack 2= 29
sword damage 2= 30

sword attack 3= 28
sword damage 3= 38

Storm Giant 2- hp 237
sword attack 1= 41
sword damage 1= 37

sword attack 2= 31
sword damage 2= 38

sword attack 3= 27
sword damage 3= 40

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - The Crazy Elemental
Thursday December 21st, 2017 1:06:34 AM
Majority of the party head for the cave to make sure rhe villagers are okay. They are fine... just filled with amazement at the sight of two storm giants.

A few stay on the beach to watch the battle while Kiwina asks for his question to be answered correctly to which he is told its not just here, its all over the wold.

Wyarr unleashes another barrage of arrows, while Beriothian Drops a bolt ontop of the elemental. The two storm giants start slashing the creature too.. finally one connects a huge watery gash that splashes the duo of DRagons with the remains of the elemental. The creature turns to a crashing wave that soaks the beach and those in the area.

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Many of the living souls on the beach fall.. but all the floodslain are vanquished. The water elemntal is sent back to its plain... and finally the sun comes out. The tide brings in and out, hundreds of bodies. Some rhw floodslain.. some the defenders . The water has a red hue from all the blood.

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Ooc: Thank you to our DC posters.. and enjoy your slow down.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday December 21st, 2017 6:39:39 AM
As the elemental crashes into nothing more then a puddle Falco leaps into the air pumping his fist.

"Good show! Good show!"

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - The Crazy Elemental
Thursday December 21st, 2017 8:17:26 AM
XP: 500 XP each.
TREASURE:
4 daggers,
4 battle axes,
2 +1 light crossbows
2500 gp

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (7/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Glaive +3 1d10+3 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: Fatigued (5/6r)
Thursday December 21st, 2017 8:51:54 PM
Thanks to the Dragon Consortium PCs who showed up to save the day! It was pretty cool to see what characters at that level can do. And thanks to the Co-DMs for an excellent battle, and for the XP and loot tally. Can one of you clarify what is meant by 2500gp killed? I folks are willing, we can work out loot division via email and have that all divvied up by the time things restart. The party loot spreadsheet will help with that if someone wants to start filling that out.

Happy Holidays, everyone. Thanks for putting up with my occasional (hopefully gentle) reminders in my ADM role :)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday December 21st, 2017 8:55:33 PM
Falco eyes the crossbow enviously. He picks one up hoping it will magically resize and just shakes his head.

"We need to fight some small folks with magic weapons next time. I'm going to need to make my own stuff on these islands."

Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23
Thursday December 21st, 2017 8:55:40 PM
The druid, now soaking wet, wipes brushes the water off of his face, then turns to face the other party before him.
Well, now that that's taken care of, I believe we haven't been properly introduced. I am Beriothian Galanodel of the Iron Dragons, and this is my fellow adventurer Wyaar Mudlynn. The Dragon Consortium has had the Iron Dragons traveling the Wold lately to help deal with and investigate the recent events that have been going on throughout the Wold. It looks like we are about done here, so we'll probably be headed to the Giggling Ghost shortly to relax a little before we are summoned again.

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Thursday December 21st, 2017 9:27:02 PM
Kiwina looks at the carnage, taking in all the work that remains to be done. Rites for the dead. Finding food and housing for the survivors. He particularly looks to see how the town has fared, or not.

"Well met Beriothian Galanodel and Wyaar Mudlynn, you doubtlessly saved us, But you also mentioned recent events throughout the Wold." Kiwina sounds distracted, but only because there is so much to take in at the moment.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (7/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Glaive +3 1d10+3 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: Fatigued (5/6r)
Friday December 22nd, 2017 9:03:08 PM
”It is an honor to meet you both. Thank you for showing up to save the Isle from these depredations. I am Rolth Niheow, newly of the WLA, and we are the Eight Petaled Rose. We were blessed by Domi to win the recent Taurnament of Roses, and hope to do more to protect these dear Isles and their inhabitants. If you have any news of the world that might aid that quest, please share it. And we would be glad to share what we have learned with you. And to share a drink at the Giggling Ghost. I don’t suppose you have any spare healing before we go, we don’t seem to have a priest handy...”

A Rest Between Beats

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn Post
Thursday December 28th, 2017 4:55:54 PM
The two visitors leave, kindly complimenting you on your skills. Several villagers thank you.
Wounds heal and some time has past. Reconstruction has begun.
The treants are gruff but helping. They seem to be a bit irritable but what could you expect from a race that has been dormant for hundreds of years.
The beach has been flattened but thanks to the Petals no one was killed due to the storm. That doesn't count the casualties from the floodslain. Burials begin with long processions that move slowly around the caves to a centuries-old plot.
(OOC: Feel free to post if you want. Any help you want offer for reconstruction.)

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy
Thursday December 28th, 2017 6:39:32 PM
Sable lends his strong back to the task of rebuilding and hauling. He will also ask, “Are there some rights that can be performed over the dead to keep them from rising again? It might be wise to do so”

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn Post
Friday December 29th, 2017 8:26:43 AM
"Thank you so much," said a couple. "Do you know any? We lost our children and wouldn't like to see them rise back up. Could you share that rite, so others could use it. There are so many dead?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=14 ;
Friday December 29th, 2017 2:20:41 PM
Rolth will also pitch in to the task of rebuilding. Overhearing Sable's conversation with the couple that lost their children, he will express sympathy. "Perhaps the witch, Marie, who warned us of the coming storm, will have some more wisdom to share. Has anyone seen her?" Rolth will ask about for her, and keep an eye out to try to spot her. (Perception = 14)

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Saturday December 30th, 2017 12:19:25 AM
As the days pass, Kiwina helps out where he can and where the Petals are asked for, but pays particular attention to the manner in which people are reacting to the children of Domi and listens for news from other areas, particularly if any ships come into port.

He recalls that his tribe used burial at sea, in caves, or in sand dunes. But then, the islands had few areas suitable for liontaur-style graveyards. The spirits of the warriors buried at sea in red shrouds inhabit sharks and protect sailors at sea.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn Post
Sunday December 31st, 2017 9:34:37 PM
Marie, is working on the remains of her small home on the beach as the children of Domi seem to be protected by their parents. Their taur parents struggle to hide the children from the population.
The ships previously docked have been destroyed as the sailors gathering to work on a plan to rebuild. Any funerals in the sea area delayed.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Monday January 1st, 2018 9:04:07 AM
Rolth will spend some time helping Marie with her cottage. "Marie, thank you for warning of the coming storm. Do you have any more portents of the future, or has this storm genuinely passed?"

Once done there, he will let the local sailors and fishermen know where his rowboat was stored inland of the damage, and offer its use if they will retrieve it. He will remove the salmon from the storage compartment and distribute it to those most in need, starting with the Children of Domi.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - back to the program
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 1:06:51 AM
The beach is littered with bodies.... floodslain and Taur alike. Some of the living are gathering the dead while others search for missing. After the DC leaves.. time and life move on.

Alex Marlblehorn comes running up to the group. " This is madness" he bellows. " the dead storm the beach in an army... we lost too much. Too darn much. "

He looks back towards the city before continuing. " This going to be hard to come back from.. we lost part of the city, lost many good Taurs. The dead reads like a whose who of the town. And most of all, the treants blame us. What to do..."

" The roost is gone... as is the Chessford field. I don't know if I could take any more."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+3=15 ;
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 6:59:53 AM
Rolth grasps Marblehorn by the shoulders in a companionable way and says, "We have lost so much, let us not lose our cool as well. The people of the Isle will be looking to us for leadership, and we need to provide it. Are we not survivors of the famed Taurnament of Roses? And you the scion of the noble Marblehorn bloodline? We are up to this challenge, so let's be about it! Now, where is the greatest need? And how can we soothe the treants, and make clear that we are not the cause of all this? Where is their leader? (Diplomacy =15 if needed)

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 7:15:56 AM
"We should help the surviving leaders of the community and do what we can to re-establish order. Sheltering and feeding those who have lost their homes seems like top priority. Perhaps organizkng hunting parties. . ."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 7:25:14 AM
"If we live in the loss then we will all lose more. Now is the time to honor the dead but not forget those still live. Look to each other and be strong. I am a competent blacksmith, I can help rebuild if there is no immediate threat."

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy d20+5=13 ;
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 4:22:45 PM
At the words, “Hunting Party”, Sable perks up - as he was not really fully listening - he wonders if Kiwina’s plan is to hunt down....

No, no that must not be it. Maybe hunt for food for the survivors, yeah that makes more sense.

Sable performs a survival check (13 or 15 if we ARE hunting for surviving Taurs)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 9:12:59 PM
Still amazed at the two powerful men that just defeated the giant water creature, Finnian makes his way back to the group. "Did... Did you see those two. They... They were amazing," he stammers.

"one day that will be me" he promises himself

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield: AC 17
Thursday January 4th, 2018 12:54:06 AM
The important thing is that we are still here. We can rebuild. But whatever caused that freak storm and those abominations may still be in play. We need to learn more or we might not survive the next one!

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - back to the program
Thursday January 4th, 2018 3:45:42 AM
[Bj]Rolth [/b] grasps and rallies the Marlbehorn with strong words and conviction. " Ugh... Galene " he stammers a the about the treant leader.

Kiwina breaks down the steps the taurs need to take to rebuild. The mention of a hunting party perks up Sable who is unsure of the direction Kiwina meant. Sable is more then ready to search for the living.

Falco gives some encouraging words and offers to work as a blacksmith if needed.

Finnian is still in awe of the two DC members and vows to be there one day.

Elyas also offers encouraging words but feels the reason behind this needs tk be figured out to help with any future events.

" Speak with Galene. Maybe your wordswill help.the marblehorns can kerp this under control.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+3=17 ;
Thursday January 4th, 2018 9:15:55 AM
Rolth will seek out Galene, welcoming others of the Petals to join in. Approaching politely, he will ask in High Woldian and Common, "Oh magnificent protector of the Isle, guardian of nature, deep-rooted font of wisdom, I beseech you to listen to our request for collaboration against that which threatens all, the isle, nature's creatures, indeed the entire Wold. I am Rolth of clan Niheow, friend-of-dryads-called Cassia and Willonia, awardee of Hollyhocks, and most recently of the Eight-Petaled Rose, blessed by Domi the Protector. Forgive the hasty introduction, but I fear that a great unbalancing of nature is abroad in the land, and would seek your insight that we might work together to restore all that is right in the Wold. Will you consider cooperating in this noble quest? What insights can you give us that will aid in this quest? (Diplomacy =17)

(OOC: Others feel free to pile on to help the discussion along)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday January 4th, 2018 10:47:28 AM
Falco follow behind Rolth collecting small stick for no real reason.

[ooc: down with the flu so lame post form me]

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=8 ;
Thursday January 4th, 2018 3:48:26 PM
Rolths introduction was certainly something to behold. Finnian certainly could never weave words so elegantly but he does add. "I am Finnian, a druid of this Wold," [b] he stamds up a bit straighter as he says this. [b]"and I too pledge to protect the Wold and this community. What can we do to help?"
Aid Diplomacy=8 fail...

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy d20-1=2 ;
Thursday January 4th, 2018 6:58:27 PM
”I am Sable, a hunter of wayward Taurs and protector of the natural order. How may I assist?”

3 to assist diplomacy, no assist...

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20=6 ;
Thursday January 4th, 2018 7:39:23 PM
Kiwina will join the others seeking Galene. "We are still not entirely sure what happened, whether such a thing has happened before, and whether it is time to rebuild or to prepare for more." (Roll to aid diplomacy = 6)

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - back to the program
Friday January 5th, 2018 1:40:14 AM
Rolth moves up with the others towards the huge treants. An old one, if a treant could be old, is obviously Galene. Moss grows on his thick bark, and the other treants listen to him intently. As the group approaches he is about to speak when Rolth starts. The old treant stays quiet the entire time, just eyeing the group up and down.

A loud, scratchy voice echoes from the lving tree... " I was going to propose that you turn around and walk back to your cave and barricade yourselves inside and let us handle this... but your words ring true. I still don't like it, and i still think this lays at your taur feet more then on our branches. That being said, I know you cannot fix this yourselves. You need us. If you fail, the repercussions will resonate to us anyway so there is little reason to not make sure you succeed. "

He looks to the others as they chime in, and he nods. " I don't need your stories. My rings are from when your parents parents were little taurs. Your stories are short, and frankly not very enticing. But again... I do not need this to befall onto us treants what you caused. I do not know what to make of it, this storm was the worst I've seen in my years. You... Kiwina was it.... why only one centaur. Why not more... why the small flesh races?"
" Fergal?" Galene calls out. " Come forward." Another oldish treant lumbers(get it) up to the lead treant. What did you see? The oddness you shared with us before the storm? The dancing sands was it? Yeah... check there taurs, halfling and half elf. Fergal was contacted by a young bushling who saw things that were not natural, but also didn't have words in our language. Check it out... while we head back to where we belong. "

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 5/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: Fatigued, and a little tinselled...
Friday January 5th, 2018 3:15:54 AM
Tsak wanders up to the group of taurs and treants, the loud, scratchy voice of the tree runs all the way up his spine and makes his hair stand on end. Perhaps that small barrel of ale that he found should have been shared with the group. He meant to share it and only had the first taste to make sure it was still good, and it was good... so good. Things kind of went downhill from there and he sort of lost track of the day.
He holds his head in his hands and hopes that his groan wasn't loud enough to be heard by anyone else.
There's work to be done lad, he says to himself, and tries to focus on what's happening and what he can do to help.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield: AC 17 d20+7=13 ;
Friday January 5th, 2018 5:38:25 AM
Elyas listens to the Treant quietly, thinking where there might be "dancing sands" to look into.

Knowledge local: 13

Unless anyone else has another idea of what could be causing this storm, it seems like this dancing sand is as good a place to start as any. Let us take advantage of this lull in the weather and do what we can before another one comes...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Friday January 5th, 2018 6:34:49 AM
Rolth gently claps Tsak on the shoulder, and quietly whispers a welcome to his hungover friend. He agrees with Elyas that they should seek out these dancing sands, but be wary as they approach, as there are potential hazards. Perhaps the treants will offer to reveal the location? Either way, he senses that they are tired of talking to us, so he merely bows in woodenly silent thanks to Galene.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor AC 17 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+8=16 ; d20+8=19 ;
Friday January 5th, 2018 8:32:08 AM
Falco is suitably impressed by the treants and only bristles a little when the presence of the small races is brought into question and mumbles to himself. "lose something in a small hole and see how useful I am."

He gets it back to gather when the talk of the dancing sands comes up and ponders if there is anything is has read about that could account for it.

{Know: Arcana 16}
{Know: Nature 19}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 10/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: Fatigued
Friday January 5th, 2018 10:11:37 AM
After running back and forth across the battlefield, and feeling the dread of the floodslain, Gothruk had sat down to recover as well as nurse his wound. Seeing that the others were talking to the Trents he wearily gets up and moves over to to them.
What is this of dancing sands? I thought that after the tournament we wouldn't have to puzzle over riddles for at least a moon.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=3 ;
Friday January 5th, 2018 4:10:36 PM
As is to be expected Finnian is awestruck at the sight of the Treant, but frowns when he opens his mouth. "A bit more self riotous than I would have expected," he thinks to himself, bout nevertheless gives a bow and vows to do all he can to aid them.

does anyone know where we might find some dancing sands? he asks the group back at the cave, not ver diplomatically... Diplomacy =3

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+6=20 ;
Friday January 5th, 2018 6:44:56 PM
Kiwina tries to recall whether he has heard of dancing sands, and pays close attention to any directions Fergal might give on where that is. (roll: geograhy = 20) If he understands where this is, he tells the others.

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy d20+4=21 ;
Friday January 5th, 2018 6:51:19 PM
Sable wonders about dancing sands (Knowledge Nature - 21) in case that is reference to some natural phenomenon. He will share what he knows with the others...

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - back to the program
Sunday January 7th, 2018 11:52:22 PM
If the treant could roll its eyes, this would be the moment it would. "I forget that you do not have the wisdom of the woods. The dancing Sands is what our races calls your shoreline... I believe you call it 'the beach'. The place was where Fergal saw the oddness. "

Thought he name is foreign to everyone, the locale is known. The beach is everywhere on the island, but a plot of land that has a knack for quicksand seems like a strong possibility of being the dancing sands.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+6=26 ;
Monday January 8th, 2018 6:53:05 AM
Rolth suggests that the Petals head over to the area of the dancing sands, approaching cautiously so that we do not fall into it unawares. He will have a rope handy, and thinks we should each find a plank or small tree to carry or drag along. There should be plenty at hand, given the damage from the storm. There may be other hazards or threats, so he'll keep a sharp eye out for them too. (Survival = 26 to spot quicksand and other natural hazards; Perception =

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=20 ;
Monday January 8th, 2018 6:54:31 AM
(Perception = 20 to observe other activity of interest in the area)

OOC Don't forget to refresh your hit point in your headers; we all got healed up over the past couple of days of reconstruction, per the DMs' earlier post)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday January 8th, 2018 10:36:43 AM
Agreeing with Rolth "Yes, that sounds like a good place to start." Think I will stay towards the back on this. Quicksand doesn't sound pleasant.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested
Monday January 8th, 2018 2:25:59 PM
Elyas spends a bit of time preparing his spells and is ready to head out. He is eager to find any information that could lead to answers about the crazy storm, but agrees that quicksand warrants a healthy dose of caution

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Monday January 8th, 2018 4:32:03 PM
Finnian agrees that the quick sand seems like the best place to start. He is also secretly very scared of the quicksand.

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy
Monday January 8th, 2018 6:49:20 PM
Sable recommends we the off those in the lead so they can be pulled out if they fall in.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=21 ;
Monday January 8th, 2018 7:44:07 PM
What a silly thing to call a beach, Kiwina thinks to himself as he follows the others. He watches intently for anything unusual as the party approaches the shore (roll: perception = 21).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 6:38:44 AM
Tsak, feeling quite recuperated from his rest after the fighting (and his other 'alement') is happy to have a rope tied around his waist and go on point. He figures he owes the team both for his bad behavior and for the shiny new crossbow.
(OOC I'll update my character sheet in the next day or so)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+6=12 ;
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 8:16:44 AM
Gothruk will go at the back of the pack and suggests the other heavier taurs do likewise. We don't want too many big bodies falling into quicksand otherwise it'll pull the smaller bodies in after them.

He'll be on watch for quicksand, the layer of water as well as testing each step before firmly placing his hooves.
Perception = 12

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - back to the program
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 9:02:29 AM
The thought of quicksand doesn't hamper the petals from heading to the area the Treant called the Dancing sands. Kiwina is able to spot the quicksand before anyone can fall into it, while Rolth is able to figure out a path that keeps them from falling in.

The bigger members stay to the back, figuring if they fall in they won't be able to be pulled out.

The floodwaters from the storm have huge puddles of brackish water and small tide pools. There are hundreds of dead, bloated corpses on the beach but none look like villagers.

The sounds of the waves crashing is a constant, but the place has an odd feel.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=9 ;
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 9:06:47 AM
Before the group starts to move for the beach Falco makes some notes about the storm and the attacks, even sketching a few images that he may want to etch into weapons once thigns calm down.

As they head to the beach Flaco keeps his eyes peeled as well as his crossbow in his hands.

{Perception: 9}

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 5:23:27 PM
Sable completes his plan of tying off those in front and serving as one of the "Anchors" for the party...

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 5:29:53 PM
Elyas casts detect magic when he feels something strange in the air, and walks around slowly searching for auras.

He also draws his crossbow in case some of these corpses start moving....

be on guard, we have to assume any dead body can cause us trouble, especially wet dead bodies

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 6:46:23 PM
Rolth will share what he learns about the safe path through the quicksand, and wait to see what Elyas and the others learn about their surroundings before suggesting that they move down the safe path to see what else they might find. He is also happy to serve as an anchor, which leaves his hands free to wield his glaive. He'll use that for attacks of opportunity as they arise.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=13 ;
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 6:47:30 PM
(Perception = 13)
Tsak stays on point, following Rolth's directions he navigates as best as possible to check out (Perception) the bodies, trying to find out what is so disturbing about this place.
Tsak is not moving quickly but taking his time, constantly looking to check on the rest of the party and his surroundings. He has both hands empty at this time.
Finnian, Falco or Elyas can one of you please stick with me and keep your bow trained on the bodies as I investigate them.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=26 ;
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 9:20:37 PM
[b]"I've your back Tsak" Finnian says amd nocks an arrow. He follows the half-orc with his eyes peeled for danger.

Perception =26

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 9:28:35 PM
With the foreboding feel of the place, Kiwina quickly asks the aumakua for guidance. He watches for a sign (probably in the form of animal activity).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 6:33:30 AM
"Of course Tsak lets hope they are all resting dead. If not I guess we will not to put them to rest."

Why does everything feel so odd.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - back to the program d20=11 ;
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 9:02:51 AM
Falco jots down notes and sketches before heading to the beach. On the beach he looks around but keeps getting distracted by the waves crashing to notice anything.

Sable, smartly, ties a rope to every member and acts as the anchor. Smart if the wold doesnr open up and swallow the front members and drag him down too.

Elyas casts detect magic but the only auras come from the party.

Rolth also acts like an anchor, and readies his glaive. He poimts out the possible routes.

Tsak takes the point and uses the path Rolth gives and heads through the quicksand. He checks on the bodies as he passes. They all seem similar to the previous floodslain.

Finnian is the one who notices the grouping of the undead by the beach. Where they usually find 1 or 2 bodies.. at one point on the beach are atleast 15 bodies grouped together.

Kiwina asks for guidance, but if anyone is answering he doesn't see it. The animals that are on the beach are acting natuarally.

Falco moves up alongside Tsak to help with the point.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+6=26 ;
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 9:09:11 AM
Gothruk looks at the bodies, why don't they look like villagers? Are they dressed differently? Are they strange races?
Gothruk then looks put to the sea, any creatures feeding that might pose a threat to us? Harpies, sirens, mermen.
He then looks to the sky, anything above?
Perception 1D30+6=26

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 9:10:19 AM
OOC, that's awkward timing...

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 12:43:58 PM
[B] there doesn't seem to be any magic at play here, just what you would expect after seeing the beach cave we were at.

So what do you think fought these floodslain off? They seem to be dead, and not trying to kill us. Think they might be faking it?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 7:17:08 PM
Rolth says, ”Maybe there is a clue in that big clump of undead over there.". Can we find a safe path in that direction? I mean, what could go wrong?

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 7:45:46 PM
"Just before the storm we say lightning striking something in the water" Kiwina reminds the others.

Was that in this area? He looks back towards the caves.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=21 ;
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 10:03:32 PM
"Over there," Finnian points "It looks like there is a mass of bodies" Fresh out of spells having wasted his last of the day trying to impress the druid by summoning an eagle for a split second; Finnian readies his bow and moves with the group, trying to stay out of the front line.

Perception=21 to see if any of the bodies are moving

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=22 ;
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 10:44:27 PM
(Perception=22)
Tsak moves toward the large group of undead bodies very, very carefully.
If it appears safe to do so he'll approach, and maybe even move a few to see what has caused the pile (perception)...

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy
Thursday January 11th, 2018 2:47:02 AM
Sable draws his great sword, ready for attack. ”Let’s go take a look at the bodies, they might be covering something important.”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=3 ;
Thursday January 11th, 2018 8:31:31 AM
{Perception: 1+2=3} *sigh*

Sticking with Tsak Falco moves to examine the bodies. In doing so he see something shiny on the ground, a small piece of glass worn by sand and water, and completed forget what he was meant to be looking at.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - back to the program
Thursday January 11th, 2018 8:39:26 AM
Gothruk sees they are taurs, b. ut not villagers meaning they weren't freshly killed and appear to be dead out at sea/from the storm. He doesn't notice anuthing at sea or in the air.

Elyas asks if the floodslain might be playing possum. If they are.. they are very good at it.

Rolth is able to pick a way safely through the sands to the pile.

Kiwina cannnot tell if the lightning hit in this general area or if it was more out to sea.

Finnian takes out his bow and gets ready for anything that plans to attack.

Tsak moves closer and examines the undead. He doesnt see any visible wounds.

Sable, like Finnian readies his weapon and moves closer.

A flock of gulls take flight from further up the beach, flying towards the sea. A rat scurries out fron under driftwood and starts scampering towards town. Hundreds of liitle crabs scurry out of their dens and crawl down the beach into the sea

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested d20+3=17 ;
Thursday January 11th, 2018 1:22:01 PM
Elyas will slowly movr towards the disturbance up the beach, and keeps a watch out for whatever caused the animals to flee.

Perception 17

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=23 ;
Thursday January 11th, 2018 7:57:51 PM
"Do you think a taur should take point?" Kiwina asks. "Galene said current events were precipitated by taurs, and questioned why the small races are with us."

Kiwina does not move to take point, but continues to move down the beach as the group searches. He's just feeling restless and disquieted. (Roll: perception = 23 as he continues to watch)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=20 ;
Thursday January 11th, 2018 8:45:18 PM
Rolth is willing to take point. He continues to move ahead cautiously, watching for signs of danger or anything else interesting. (Perception = 20)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=17 ; d20=20 ;
Thursday January 11th, 2018 9:05:20 PM
Nestled safely behind Rolth, Finnian feels much safer, it's not the dead bodies that disturbs him but rather he is still coming to grips with the fact that they are walking through a beach of quicksand. "Best to have you out in front with your keen eye," He says. Finnian looks around but is more preoccupied with trying to figure if there are any other threats that he may know about when it comes to quick sand.

[Perception=17
I rolled a Natural 20 for my quicksand knowledge because wasn't sure if it was Survival +9, Nature +10 or Geography +7]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Friday January 12th, 2018 9:30:50 AM
As long as Sable, Kiwina or myself are not first we should be able to lift anyone else out of some sand. Gothruk continues moving along behind the pack, Guisarme in one hand and ropes stabilised in the other.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+8=23 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 10:17:16 AM
"The small animals seem to be leaving, that is not a good thing to my experience. They run from a threat but I do not see anything." he lets out a long sigh "We should see form what they are fleeing."

He starts to move forward but stops again to pick up a small stone, this time with a red line of minerals though it, planning to polish it later or at least admire it more.

The world shakes

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - Up in the sky
Friday January 12th, 2018 10:30:19 AM

In the wake of all the animal activity suddenly things get eerily quiet, so quiet in fact that you could hear a pin drop if you were so inclined. It doesn’t last long. All of a sudden there comes a horrendous crash and things sound as if the Wold is tearing itself apart. The sound is so loud that you can’t quite pinpoint where it is coming from and if you were hard pressed to guess you would have to say everywhere but you aren’t quite sure how that is possible but suffice it to say it is that LOUD.

Eventually the racket subsides and you hope for a second that maybe whatever that was signified the end of all the troubles happening of late. If only things were so fortunate because not even a full moment after the thundering noise ceases does the ground start trembling again...could it be an earthquake?

This activity feels different as if it is in reaction to something major and not the main event itself. Is the Wold really being split apart? Have the Woldians done something to anger the Gods? Who knows?

The ground you are standing on rocks back and forth like a ship tossed about in a tempestuous sea. Bits of rock, dust and other debris start to fall from the nearby dunes and rock outcroppings and fissures open up in the ground along the paths and thoroughfares. An old, abandonned boat in your proximity tumbles down one of the chasms that have opened up and after a short amount of time you hear the impact of wood on rock and you think luckily there wasn’t a taur in it.

And then just as quickly as the concussive sound appeared and the tremors started, the Wold shaking terminates.

Need Fort save vs DC20. If failed Highlight to display spoiler: { are deafened for 3 rounds (3 posting days).}

This is by far the loudest sound anyone has ever heard.

Then Meteors can be seen streaking across the sky, with brilliant sparkling colors trailed by fiery tails. Their trajectory puts them heading nearby. Priests, witches and those with any predictive abilities feel a sense of dread.

One of these meteors comes crashing somewhere less than a day’s walk from the party. Further up the beach around a bend in the coastline.

Villagers can be seen running from the town towards theparty.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=7 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 5:58:34 PM
(Fort Save = 7 FAIL)
Tsak flounders, the shaking has stopped, but he's not sure about the noise. His whole head is ringing.
He thinks he can't hear anything, but his ears hurt. Putting a hand up to check for blood, he's relieved to find none.
His surroundings now seem surreal, without sound everything lacks context. The waves move, but there's no crash. There is movement everywhere but an eerie silence too.
Then the meteors flash across the sky and appear to explode into the earth - no sound.
Villagers are coming, but how will anyone communicate if none can hear?

It's all a bit much and the half-orc plonks down on the sand to take a minute to collect himself.
Maybe this really is the end of the wold...

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy d20+4=20 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 7:43:28 PM
Sable shrugs off the loud noise all around him. He points towards the closest meteor strike and says ”Maybe we should investigate”

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested d20+2=18 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 8:08:17 PM
Elyas looks around as the noises start but can't pinpoint the source, when all of a sudden the noise stops. He still sees things shaking and stuff falling from the sky, but can't hear any of it. He sees Sable pointing at the impact point, but had no idea what was said

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+6=26 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 10:56:48 PM
(Roll: fort = 26)

"That was uncomfortable." Kiwina sees the villagers approach, and prepares to tell them the news -- the aumakua say the sea is safer than the land right now.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+4=20 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 11:35:26 PM
Rolth, used to the howling winds of the sea, also shrugs off the booming noise. (Fort save = 20, success) He nods to Sable and leads the group off in the direction of the closest meteor strike.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Saturday January 13th, 2018 8:30:07 AM
Reminded by Kiwina’s comments, Rolth will pull up short to warn the villagers to stay back from the quicksands and find out what they want from the party. Then we can decide whether to head immediately for the meteor site or not.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=9 ;
Saturday January 13th, 2018 1:10:08 PM
His ears begin to ring and he struggles to keep his balance. It seems as though most of his companions are recoving quicker but he's not the only one.

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy d20+1=14 ;
Sunday January 14th, 2018 6:20:33 AM
Sable, noticing that some of his fellow party members are looking at him in confusion, will try and take a look to see if the hearing loss is permanent or temporary. (Untrained Heal = Roll 14 = 10).

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=22 ;
Sunday January 14th, 2018 11:28:26 AM
Fortitude = 22 Pass

Gothruk panics.
The wold is being torn apart.
He sees the others focusing on the more immediate issues, their ears, the meteors.
He tries to swallow his terror, and fails.
Give him a monster to fight and he will battle till his last breath.
But this.. surely this is the end.
He doesn't know what to do.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Deaf 3/3 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+1=17 ;
Monday January 15th, 2018 8:11:31 AM
Falco stands blinking and looking around, hands over his ears. He shakes his head a couple of time and sticks his fingers in them to try and clear them before practically yelling.

"What? I can't hear anything."

Confused and a little scared he looks around at the others seeing many of them having the save experience.

I hope this is not permanent. I am going to be useless if I cannot hear.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - Up in the sky
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 12:19:07 AM
Suddenly the world goes quiet for falco, Finnian, Elyas

Gothruk, rolth, kiwina, Sable meanwhile are fine, their hearing staying intact.

While Rolth warns the villagers to stay back, Sable examines the others to see if the deafness is permanent. He doesn't seem to be able to tell.

In the distance more and more meteors can be seen slamming into the wold with a loud thump. Though these are landing a lot further away.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 3:40:54 AM
Tsak allows Sable to check his ears. He can't tell much from the Minotaur's expression. If anything Sable seems as confused as Tsak.
Hopefully his deafness is temporary and will pass.
What to do in the meantime?
Without knowing what the villagers or party are discussing Tsak doesn't feel like he's able to contribute in any meaningful way. He decides to sharpen his kukri and his falchion, settling down in the sand to do so while he waits to see what will happen next.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Deaf 3/3 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 6:29:49 AM
Still unable to hear Falco spins in a circle watching the meteors fall form the sky with a shudder. His normal spirit is clearly shaken by what is going on as he blinks and rubs his ears.

"What in all that all that is holy is going on." he yells before realizing just how loud he is talking.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 6:33:31 AM
Elyas looks around in a daze, still unable to hear. He sees several other petals speaking to each other, and realizes that not all of them are deaf. He tries to cast detect magic, but struggles to even cast a simple spell.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 6:37:47 AM
Rolth will try to find a villager who can hear, to find out what they want. If they are all deaf, he will write in the sand and try to get them to do the same. All while being careful of the quicksand, of course.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 7:18:32 AM
Kiwina suggests to the villagers that they probably don't want to be along the shore right now. Best to wait out the day from high ground, just in case big waves come

(OOC: I may be unable to post tomorrow. Would someone post for me?)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 5:35:56 PM
Finnian vigorously shakes his head from side to side, but the ringing persists.

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 8:31:53 PM
Sable gestures to those that cannot hear and points towards the nearest meteor fall and grips his weapon. He then gestures forcefully towards the meteor and says to the others, “Let’s go that way.”

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - Up in the sky
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 12:27:24 AM
Those with no hearing are still trying to come to terms with it while the others are suggesting they move towards the meteors.

The ringing is slowly going away. ( Tommorows post is the last one with deafness.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=18 ;
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 6:19:46 AM
Rolth, seeing that the villagers have been warned, agrees with Sable that it is time to move out toward the meteor impact. Once clear of the quicksand zone, he will suggest with words and hand motions that the party resume its normal outdoor marching order, rather than stay in a single file. As they move out, he will keep a sharp eye out for new events and threats (Perception = 18)

Kiwina (BatMark subbing for Steve M) d20+6=23 ;
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 6:25:37 AM
Kiwina, having passed along the wisdom of the aumakua and warned the villagers away, agrees with Sable’s direction and takes his place in the Petals’ marching order when it is safe to do so. As the party moves out, he will try to divine what the aumakua may know about meteors and what threats and opportunities ride them to the Wold. (Knowledge Nature = 23)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Deaf 1/3 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 7:05:20 AM
Watching Sable pantomime Falco nods vigorously and yells in return.

"Yes. a meteor fell over there!" and then gestures at the weapons being proffered. "You cannot fight a meteor, it just is!"

Sable must be rattled, thinking he can stab a rock.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 1:45:00 PM
Task, checking what's going on around him realised that team is heading out. With his hearing still impaired he's not eager to go on point just yet so will seek to travel somewhere in the middle of the petals.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 6:41:44 PM
Elyas still cannot hear, but surprises himself with how easily he falls into his place in the marching offer of his new crew. He practices with simple spells, waiting for his hearing to return

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy d20+6=7 ; d20+5=10 ;
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 10:15:06 PM
Sable will scan the horizon for threats (Perception 7) and use tracking to try and find the location of the skyfall (following debris towards the larger meteor) - Survival (10).

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - Up in the sky
Thursday January 18th, 2018 12:17:08 AM
The group calls out a marching order and plans to head to the area where the meteor landed. The group moves out and it takes thebetter part of the day to gead there.

The air is dusty, the sky hazy with the sun glowing behind. You can taste the dust in your mouth. Though it irritates your eyes, but you can still see fine.

You make out more meteors whistling across the sky and landing in not too distant locations. Each lands with a solid *whumpf*

The party arrives at an area where the beach and grassland meet. You can see a small amount of red grass surrounding the crater.

You also observe animals that seem to be in pain, twisting and writhing on the ground. As you watch you see the animals mutate before your very eyes. Hair/fur/feathers fall off, blood covering the animals skin, frothing at the mouth, unnatural/distorted sounds from them, etc. This happens very quickly.

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy d20+4=22 ; d20+7=22 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2018 4:19:57 AM
Sable is not keen to lose the little hair he already has, ”Maybe we should not get too close, but let’s take a look at the animals.”. Knowledge Nature to examine the animals (22); Perception (22)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Thursday January 18th, 2018 5:31:43 AM
We should definitely keep our distance. We have no reason to stay around however, now that we've investigated we can travel back to town and report what we've found to tell people more equipped to deal with this problem.

Perhaps we try and take a creature back, or the body of one, but that seems like more hassle then it's worth.
Says Gothruk.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=9 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2018 7:44:46 AM
Without getting closer, Kiwina looks to see whether the animals are dying or just changing -- and if they are just changing, into what. (Roll: perception = 9)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Deaf 1/3 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+8=24 ; d20+8=22 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2018 9:03:08 AM
After the treck to the crater Falco's sense of dread has only grown. When they finally get close he is taken aback by what they find. He hears Gothruk's suggestion to keep this distance but he is just to curious to not get closer.

"Oh.... those poor animals. What... What would be doing this."

He moves closer to one of the animals trying to examine both it and the unusual red grass.

{Know: Arcana 24}
{Know: Nature 22}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Thursday January 18th, 2018 1:34:11 PM
Tsak's hearing has returned, but his wold is far from normal. Instinctively he does not want to go near or touch the meteor. He agrees that taking a small amount of the grass and a dead animal may be useful, but how to do it without touching them either. Does anyone have a spare bag or sack we can use to carry a sample?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Thursday January 18th, 2018 3:51:06 PM
Rolth really doesn't want to get closer, but can't let Falco go alone, so he steps up behind Falco as the halfling collects samples, glaive ready to strike if an animal reanimates or other threat appears.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=16 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2018 6:19:32 PM
This entire experience has Finnian confused, frighted, and more confused. Normally he would be afraid of the transformations, but nothing seems to be phasing him anymore. He does try to figure out what in the Wold is going on, while also getting ready attack if they get vicious.

Knowledge Nature=16

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - Up in the sky
Friday January 19th, 2018 12:36:46 AM
Sable doesnt get too close, but tries to examine the animals. Whatever is effecting them is unknown to him.

Gothruk wants to return to the village, perhaps with an animal.. live or dead.

Kiwina sees they are changing, but not into anything new.

Falco examines the animals from a distance, thed weed is unknown.

Tsak agrees they need a sample, and looks for an extra bag.

Rolth moves up with Falco.. keeping watch over his friend.

Finnian examines too.. but the weed is unknown.

A bit further up the beach an immense crab, covered in red weed and foaming at the mouth comes out of the sand. Huge pinchers click clack as it scitters towards Rolth and Falco. The creatureis bigger then any taur.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=17 ; d20+4=10 ; d10+4=13 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 6:35:54 AM
Assuming that he and Falco are not already in the creature's reach, he will move back to form a battle line with the front rank of the Petals and protect the squishies. He will ready an attack with his glaive if the thing comes within his reach. He recommends that Falco position himself behind the line, with Elyas and Finnian, where they can snipe with spell and bow. And of course he will look around for other threats too. (Perception = 17) (Readied attack = 10, damage = 13)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested d20+5=7 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 6:40:36 AM
Elyas ignores the ringing in his ears and sees the crab rishing his companions. He aims and fires his crossbow, but fires quite wide (7 to hit)

He quickly sets another bolt

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday January 19th, 2018 7:07:28 AM
Falco quickly moves back from the skittering giant crab with a yelp.

"Guys.... we have crabs!"

He quickly moves to the back to get behind some of his stouter companions.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+3=8 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 11:39:40 AM
Kiwina estimates how quickly the creature moves, in order to judge whether the party can outrun it. But he prepares to brace his longspear in case the creature charges. (readied attack = 8; damage not rolled)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=19 ; d8+1=5 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 4:42:09 PM
Finnian doesn't think, he just draws and fires, as he does the familiar twang of the bow cord rings aloud in his ears. No permanent damage atleast.

[Attack=19,Damage=5]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=18 ; 2d6+4=10 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 5:32:48 PM
Gothruk prepares for incoming crab, falling in line with the other front liners and reach weapons.

Aoo if it provokes = 18, Damage = 10

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Friday January 19th, 2018 5:34:16 PM
Tsak's draws his falchion and moved to hold the line with the taurs. He prepares to strike should the creature continue its rush toward the group.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn Post
Friday January 19th, 2018 8:46:42 PM
(OOC: Mark, you may have to remind me of the readied attack once it’s used)
Perception vs DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {All around the large crab you notice the smaller crabs desperately trying to escape the crusty legs of the larger one. The large crab seems to care less about the welfare of it’s fellow crustaceans and stabs one with it’s pole-like leg. The large crab eye stalks are droopy and sickly. Blood leaks from everywhere and it seems to moan… but can crabs moan? }
The crab steps from the woods and onto the beach. It is preoccupied, sees the Petals and walks thirty feet in your direction. Elyas shot lands in the sand as the crab turns toward the Petals.
The crab stands 30 feet away and in the center of your formation. It lifts its clawed arms upward ready to fight.
Perception vs DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { A large mass of small crabs approaches from the left. Are they are threat?}
Kiwina attempts to measure the speed of the crab and determines it likely has a speed of 30 ft. Most of the Petals could outrun it but what about the ones that can’t?
[b]Finnian[b] draws and fires. The arrow strikes the crab but bounces of into the woods.
Everyone else prepares themselves for a fight.
(Triple Giant Bloodgrass Mutated Coconut Crab - AC: 24 - HP: 14)
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Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy d20+6=11 ; d20+7=18 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 9:10:56 PM
Sable readies an action to swing on the Mutant Crab if it comes in greatsword reach (10’ Reach). Seeing Finnian’s rather good shot, Sable switches off of power attack to improve his chance of hitting.

(Readied Swing = 11; Damage not rolled).

Sable comments, ”This one looks sick to me, and I just don’t mean large sick - more like whatever made it big also made it ill.”. (Perception 18)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=13 ; d20+6=12 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 9:26:04 PM
(Perception vs spoiler#1=13 SUCCESS; Perception vs spoiler#2=12 FAIL)
I agree with Sable, so perhaps if we hold off we won't even have to fight it?
Tsak readies his weapon in case the crab rushes them, but is reluctant to attack anything that already looks so sick and unhappy.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=13 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+4=9 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 9:39:29 PM
(Perception = 13 and 18; success and fail vs the spoilers) Rolth agrees, this thing looks more sad than mad. He will wait in the battle line and again ready an attack with his glaive if it moves to attack us. (Readied attack = 9)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested d20+3=23 ; d20+3=11 ;
Saturday January 20th, 2018 12:45:17 PM
23 and 11 on the spoilers

Elyas sees the arrow bounce off of the creature, and decides ti switch to other methods if combat breaks out.

He casts shield to prepare for a combat

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Saturday January 20th, 2018 4:32:36 PM
"I'm all for retreating if we can," Kiwina says while stowing his long spear and getting out his short spear and short sword. "Perhaps if the faster of us stay a moment to let the slower ones escape. . .?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+3=15 ;
Saturday January 20th, 2018 6:05:17 PM
(Wild empathy=15)
Tsak, noticing that the other petals seem to share his perspective on the crab and not hurting it if possible, decides he will try harder to understand the creature. He motions to the group to stay still and silent.
Taking just a half step forward, Tsak project his feelings of peace and concern to the animal.
He hopes that even in its weakened and distressed state it still has the perception to pick up on his emotion and gain a measure of calm.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+6=14 ; d20+6=23 ;
Sunday January 21st, 2018 8:36:14 AM
Perception = 14, Perception = 23
Gothruk, trying not to distract Tsak turns and points to the left flank where a large mass of smaller crabs are congrigating. They could be a threat, there are at least a hundred, I don't think normal weapons would work very well against them.

I think if Tsak fails to calm this down we bid a retreat. The big crab is too big, and the small ones too numourous, perhaps they will distract each other?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=24 ; d20+4=21 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=7 ;
Sunday January 21st, 2018 8:49:58 AM
Gothruk also prepares an attack if the crab gets within range aggressively.
Attack roll 1D20+4=24, roll to confirm Crit 1D20+4=21 = Not confirmed.
Damage 2D6+4=12

AOO = 7 to hit, no damage rolled.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Sunday January 21st, 2018 9:49:14 AM
Rolth says, "Good eye, Gothruk! Does anyone have a way to blast that swarm into a pile of Krabby Patties, or are we going to end up on the menu of the Chum Bucket?"

(OOC, added the swarm to the Roll20 map, and took a stab at arraying the party. Let me know if something is amiss, or just move yourself where you want to be.)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=18 ; d20+1=12 ;
Sunday January 21st, 2018 9:09:35 PM
Perception=18
Finnian steps up and tries to aid Tsak in calming the giant crab. [can I aid a wild empathy? if so I rolled a 12 so +2 for Tsak]

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested
Monday January 22nd, 2018 4:13:11 AM
if it comes down to a fight, i believe i can handle the little crabs with a bit of fire. The larger crab will be harder for me to help with if arrows don't pierce its shell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=6 ;
Monday January 22nd, 2018 8:50:19 AM
{Perception: 6}

Falco starts to cast a spell at the larger crab but stops, noticing that the others have held their attacks.

"I can probably take care of the the little craps as well, or a lot of them. My spell, Color Spray, should at least incapacitate them long enough to kill them. I could stun and you could cook us dinner Elyas."

Still Falco makes sure there are some big bodies between him and the crabs.

"The big guy, will I can do some things with acid maybe."

Fight: Someone's a bit of a Crab - DM Matt d20=6 ; d20=14 ; d20=3 ; d20=17 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+1=12 ;
Monday January 22nd, 2018 9:06:11 PM
The mutant crab is suddenly incensed by the presence of the Petals. The scent of the adventures sets off all sorts of unconscionable alarms.
The crab moves ahead which frightens the swarm of crabs to your right. One hundred small crabs race ahead.
(To avoid tripping and a distraction - (d20+Dex mod) beat a DC 14. A roll lower than 6 is prone and takes 1 dmg from the small crabs pinchers.)
The mutant crab steps forward 20 feet toward Kiwina, leaving 10 feet in front. He ignores any pleas, the condition of the crab becomes clear as it gets closer. The pained creature is insane and sick.
(d20+Int mod) vs DC: 3 Highlight to display spoiler: { The creature is stricken with Bloodgrass sickness. This unfortunately turns the poor creature into an Aberration + it’s hostile, making the Wild Empathy null }
The smaller crabs swarm the larger crab causing it to become slightly distracted. The creature grabs at Kiwina with its giant claw (10 foot reach) but misses. The blood pouring from the poor creatures eyes.
(Triple Giant Bloodgrass Mutated Coconut Crab - AC: 24 - HP: 14)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+1=5 ; d20+2=3 ;
Monday January 22nd, 2018 9:38:52 PM
It's all just a bit much for Rolth, who rolls his eyes around looking for something that makes sense...but nothing does, not with this aberrant thing looming. (INT check for spoiler = 5, success) He starts to get frustrated, and it's just like those old monks on Bridge Island said, "Crabs lead to itching and itching leads to frustration. Frustration leads to raaaaagggge!" Well maybe that's not exactly what they said, but close enough, maybe I should have listened to the senior monks more carefully. Rolth isn't quite up to a full, frothy rage, but he's working towards it while trying to move around to flank this beast. Distracted by his anger, he slips on some seaweed and falls prone right into a patch of smaller crabs, who nibble him quite annoyingly...man is he going to be mad next round! (DEX check = 3, fail)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Monday January 22nd, 2018 9:41:55 PM
HP correction in header

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+2=12 ; d20+1=5 ;
Monday January 22nd, 2018 10:03:04 PM
Kiwina starts to close the gap and stab at the crab with his short spear. (Rolls: dex = 12, int = 5) He stumbles instead, but at least does not land prone in the little crabs.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+3=14 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+6=13 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 6:48:52 AM
Finnian leaps to avoid the crabs then takes a look at the poor thing "it's gone insane he thinks to himself as he fires. The shot again bangs of the armor. [i]"how am I going to hit this thing?[i] Then an idea hit Finnian. " get behind some quicksand, let it come to us. If it's as insane as it looks the big guy will get himself stuck" he yells to the group as he begins to make his way to behind some dunes.

[Dex=14, INT = 4, Attack= 13]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=4
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 7:32:05 AM
"Hmm, Bloodgrass sickness. I think these creatures simply must be killed." {ooc: I didn't roll as my INT mod beats the DC}

[Dex: 4}

Falco attempts to slips between his cohorts to try and line up Color Spray but instead just slips and falls prone.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+2=14 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 8:10:01 AM
Gothruk manages to avoid the snipping, smaller crabs and charges to just outside the edge of the large crab's reach, striking at it with his Guisarme. It has no effect as the blade sparks off the thick carapace.
Dex roll =14 = Pass
Int roll = 16 = Pass
Attack roll charge = 7 = Fail
AOO = 8 = Fail

Gothruk calls out in response to Finnian's idea. That is inventive to try and use the quicksand against this crab but I've never seen crabs have trouble getting themselves out of sand before, even burying themselves in it. I doubt one of this size will have any trouble.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested d20+3=22 ; 2d4+1=6 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 3:02:29 PM
Elyas springs forward nimbly (Dexterity Check 22)

Elyas steps up between Sable and Gothruk, far enough back that he's not the first one in the oath of the insane crab, but close enough to cast a spell at it.

He then calls forth fire from his hands and turns it on the swarm of crabs and the larger creature.

--Burning Hands = 6 damage, reflex save DC 14 for half damage. Extra 3 damage vs a swarm

Sable (Don) ( HP 22/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone d20=18 ; d20+2=5 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 6:09:06 PM
Tired of waiting for the crab to come to him, Sable moves forward (Int check 18; Dex check 5) - Sable falls prone and takes 1 point of damage.

Fight: Someone's a bit of a Crab - DM Matt d20=12 ; d20=11 ; d20=1 ; d20=19 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+4=18 ; d8+6=11 ; d20+12=22 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 9:45:43 PM
Rolth Niheow and Sable fall prone. The small crabs, confused and frightened fight back instinctively then release their grip and scuttle off. A number of other crabs take the opportunity to climb the new mounts as they work their way passed. (OOC: Move action to remove the crabs)
(OOC: Those monks sound like experts.. Lol - Made me laugh - earns a Hero Point :)
Kiwina tries to stab the crab but stumbles.
The remainder of the group seems to be nimble and avoids stumbling.
Finnian suggests leading the crab to some of the large ponds of sand and water as he makes his way behind some dunes.
Perception: vs 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {}There are a number of trees surrounding the dunes. The lower areas are water logged from the storm and a potential perilous climb to avoid the quicksand.
(Climb vs DC 10)
Gothruk Gore
Gothruk manages to avoid the snipping, smaller crabs and charges to just outside the edge of the large crab's reach, striking at it with his Guisarme. It has no effect as the blade sparks off the thick carapace.

Gothruk calls out in response to Finnian's idea. That is inventive to try and use the quicksand against this crab but I've never seen crabs have trouble getting themselves out of sand before, even burying themselves in it. I doubt one of this size will have any trouble.

Falco Ambersier slips between his cohorts to try and line up Color Spray but slips and falls taking 1 dmg.
Elyas springs forward and burns up the mass of little crabs freeing everyone up from the little troubles as the others flee.
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The crab, finds all the trouble around him less them amusing. The fire nips at his crusty legs and he is barely able to avoid injury (Reflex: 16)
The crab chooses to walk around the groups right flank. He takes another swipe at Kiwina connecting this time for 11 dmg plus the crab snatches the centaur from the ground easily. (CMB roll: 22). Plus, with the new wounds opened up, the Sargrass sickness raging within the crab is just waiting to strike. (Fort Save - DC: 16)

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+5=24 ; d20+6=20 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 10:53:45 PM
(Rolls: CMB = 24, Fort = 20) Plucked from the ground by the crab, Kiwina flails at it with every attack he can muster, hoping that one of them is lucky enough to connect or that he somehow wriggles free.

(OOC: If I read things right, the CMB is a chance to break the crab's hold as a standard action, which doesn't really leave Kiwina with another attack.)

Sable (Don) ( HP 22/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone d20+6=8 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 2:43:42 AM
Sable will stand and now be able to approach the crab for a swing, now using not using power attack in case he has to bypass the hard shell to get to the critical organs below. Unfortunately, his swing is massively off (8) and he misses the crab all together. He will await a chance at a second swing...

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d4+2=3 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 3:57:56 AM
Elyas grins as his fire lights up the crowd of little crabs, happy to be making an impact on a fight for once.

He steps back a bit and fires a purple bolt from his hand at the big crab

Magic missile for 3 damage.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 6:57:41 AM
Rolth stands up and brushes off some crablings, then moves toward the back side of the big one, preparing to attack next round--and getting super annoyed that he can't yet close with the thing. He shouts with glee, "Good show, Elyas, at least one of us us able to hurt this beast! Hang on Kiwina, we're coming to your aid!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 7:06:53 AM
Falco gets his feet under him and starts to move around towards the swarm at the back of the group. Best I can do it try and do something with the swarm I guess.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=15 ; d20+7=17 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 9:32:35 AM
Finnian makes not of the quicksand (perception=15) then positions himself 30 feet away from the giant crab and fires again trying to find a gap in its' shell. (attack=17) with no luck.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=6 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 4:54:29 PM
(Attack = 6)
Woolly headed Tsak feels like he's moving in slow motion and has missed half the fight.
He takes a huge swipe at the crab with his sword but it is wayward and has no impact.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 5:01:01 PM
(OOC, sorry gents, in a beautiful case of ready, fire, aim: I've just checked the map and realised I can't attack with my sword. Can we please make it a crossbow attack - the roll is the same and unfortunately so is the outcome...)
(DM: No issues here is you want to correct that in another post)

Fight: Someone's a bit of a Crab - DM Matt d20+12=21 ; d20+4=24 ; d8+6=14 ; d20+4=12 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 9:02:12 PM
Kiwina
Manages to free himself as the Crab reassesses his options.

Sable, Tsak Rezar attempt to get through the crabs armor but the weapons bounce off the creatures thick carapace.

Elyas fires and hits the crab for 3 dmg. It takes a step back and stares at the Petals. Seemingly oblivious to what he was doing.
Rolth Niheow
Rolth stands up and brushes off some crablings, then moves toward the back side of the big one, preparing to attack next round--and getting super annoyed that he can't yet close with the thing. He shouts with glee, "Good show, Elyas, at least one of us us able to hurt this beast! Hang on Kiwina, we're coming to your aid!

Falco gets his feet under him and starts to move around towards the swarm at the back of the group. Best I can do it try and do something with the swarm I guess.

Finnian makes not of the quicksand (perception=15) then positions himself 30 feet away from the giant crab and fires again trying to find a gap in its' shell. (attack=17) with no luck.

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The crab watches as Kiwina slips from his grasp. He reaches down with it’s other claw and suddenly snatches up Sable(CMB roll: 21 grapple + 12 dmg) and presses down upon the minotaur.
(OOC: Just a reminder. You can do other things when grappled. You are not limited to just breaking free.)
The crab then steps back 10 feet with Sable in his grasp.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/26 HP | AC: 10; Touch: 7; Flat: 8; CMD: 14) | Glaive +10 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+2 x2| Status: Raging (1/8), C d20+18=32 ; d10+7=12 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 9:40:51 PM
Rolth cries out, "Flank it, for Domi's sake! and, literally foaming at the mouth in pent up rage over the ill treatment of both his Bridge Isle brothers, charges the crab from opposite where it has grabbed Sable. Reaching deep inside, he feels the connection to his home isle, to Domi, to his people, to the Petals. The place is here, the time is now. The world needs heroes...(OOC: burn a hero point before rolling for +8 to hit) (Glaive attack = 32, hit!, Damage = 12)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+5=8 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 3:00:39 AM
Elyas takes a deep breath, feeling low on energy. He shakes it off and tries another burst of magic at the crab, throwing a bit of acid at it, but firing wide. He puts his hands on his knees and tries to catch his breath.

Sable (Don) ( HP 22/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone d20+8=9 ; d20+4=13 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 3:38:50 AM
Sable attempts to Gore the crab using his horns (Rolls a 1) and misses. He maintains his grip on his greatsword in case he breaks free. Also rolls a Fort save (13) - just in case it is needed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+3=18 ; d6+1=7 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 6:53:25 AM
Falco frowns as he moves closer to the giant crab and the swarm. That dosn't look good Hope to help he summons a little acid dart that flies at the big crab. {hit: 18 vs touch | Damage: 7}

"I should be able to attempt something at the swarm shortly."

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=12 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 6:56:57 AM
Seeing Sable taken up in the claw Finnian fires at the joint in an attempt to help Sable. [aid=12, so +2 on next roll] "You put him down you... Words escape him. And he just draws another arrow and searchers for another opening.

[i don't know if I have to declare if it's an aid for cmd or attack roll. My intention is CMD but if GM would allow sable to use it as attack he could attack the joint that Ibhit to still recieve the aid. I just don't want to Pigeon hole him into doing something. Great use of hero point Rolth.]

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Thursday January 25th, 2018 7:10:54 AM
Hearing Rolth's cry to flank it, Kiwina picks himself up and starts moving around the crab . . . trying to stay out of its reach for now.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=20 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=6 ; 2d6+4=12 ; 2d6+4=14 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 10:28:36 AM
Gothruk moves 10ft towards the crab, amd tries to bring the injured crab down with his Guisarme. He fails to find purchase though and the attack is ineffective. He gives a solemn nod towards Rolth, not that he likely notices in his bezerker's rage, for delivering suck a good hit against a tough foe. Gothruk lines up a solid hit however, if this crab tries moving again it'll regret it.

Attack is 1D20+4=20 = Fail
Aoo if the crab Provokes = 23 Crit! Confirm? 1D20+4=6 Failed to confirm.
Damage = 2D6+4 = 12

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=15 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 5:42:49 PM
(Attack=15 [whoops +1 crossbow=16])
Tsak fires again at the crab, but the bolt bounces off the shell harmlessly.

Someone's a bit of a Crab - DM Matt d20=17 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 7:20:22 PM
Rolth heroically tears into the crab. Who knew… there was a soft spot under there.
The great crab falls hard, as Sable falls with it. Sable hits the sand hard but there is something else wrong. He is suddenly sickened and struck with an insatiable itch.
Perception vs 17 Highlight to display spoiler: { A purple rash develops around the area where the crab grabbed him}
The others attempts were valiant but Rolth downed the beast.
From behind you a strange wood knocking. Then a treant stepped forward clapping his wooden hands together.
“What a scene,” began the treant. “That was quite a fight to see. My name is Michael. Now before you say.. Michael, that’s not a name for a treant. I counter.. The Creator named me in ten minutes. It’s the first name he thought of.. But this is a different story…
Have you seen that red weed… oh.. Your friend is sick.. Oh yes…
“I need your help.”

Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone d20+6=18 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 7:30:13 PM
Sable says, ” I do believe that I am indeed sick, a purple rash has developed where I was grabbed” (Perception 18)
“And, it really did some damage to me with its bony grip. But, I reckon we should pass on the crab cakes tonight, boys”

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=28 ; d20+7=11 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 7:48:40 PM
(Roll: perception =28)
Kiwina notices Sable's condition, and tries to help wash off the area. (Heal = 11)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/26 HP | AC: 10; Touch: 7; Flat: 8; CMD: 14) | Glaive +10 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+2 x2| Status: Raging (1/8), C
Thursday January 25th, 2018 8:02:07 PM
Rolth's anger collapses as quickly as the Cancridae Gigantus. With a weary smile, he turns to greet the treant. "Greetings, Mynameismichaelnowbeforeyousaymichaelthatsnotanameforatreanticounterthecreatornamedmeintenminutesitsthefirstnamehethoughtof. If you will forgive me for being hasty, may I just call you Michael? I am Rolth of the Eight Petaled Rose, and I am sure that we would be delighted to help you. Give us but a moment to treat our wounded brethren, and please feel to lay out your cause as we do so. But first, do you know more of this red weed, and perhaps how to aleviate its effects?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Status: Fatigued (1/2)
Thursday January 25th, 2018 8:05:46 PM
OOC With the proper header this time

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+8=27 ;
Friday January 26th, 2018 8:29:03 AM
Falco looks around for a moment surprised the fight ended so quickly.

"Well struck Rolth." his next comment is cut short as the treant steps into the clearing taking him by surprise. as the others talk he moves next to Sable to check out the rash. {Know Nature: 27}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Friday January 26th, 2018 11:07:50 AM
You wouldn't know how to get rid of that rash Michael would you? Gothruk asks.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=12 ; d20+10=13 ;
Friday January 26th, 2018 3:36:48 PM
[Perception=12]
Finnian is so relieved that the fight is over and surprised at the treant that he fails to notice his surroundings. "What is this red weed that you speak of? Finnian asks as he tries to recall any red weed that he may know of. [Know Nature=13]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=23 ;
Friday January 26th, 2018 5:42:50 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=23)
Tsak lowers his crossbow. What does this treant want? Why didn't he help fight the crab? Can't he see that attending to Sable is the first priority here?

Michael and his Bark

Michael says - DM Matt
Friday January 26th, 2018 8:27:34 PM
Sable “I do believe that I am indeed sick, a purple rash has developed where I was grabbed”
“And, it really did some damage to me with its bony grip. But, I reckon we should pass on the crab cakes tonight, boys”
Kiwina
Kiwina notices Sable's condition, and tries to help wash off the area.
Unfortunately, a heal does nothing to help Sable’s condition as a rash and itch begins to go.
Rolth Niheow
Rolth's anger collapses as quickly as the Cancridae Gigantus. With a weary smile, he turns to greet the treant. "Greetings, Mynameismichaelnowbeforeyousaymichaelthatsnotanameforatreanticounterthecreatornamedmeintenminutesitsthefirstnamehethoughtof. If you will forgive me for being hasty, may I just call you Michael? I am Rolth of the Eight Petaled Rose, and I am sure that we would be delighted to help you. Give us but a moment to treat our wounded brethren, and please feel to lay out your cause as we do so. But first, do you know more of this red weed, and perhaps how to aleviate its effects?"
Falco Ambersier checks out Sable with some knowledge of plants. Falco Highlight to display spoiler: { realizes that several of the bright red Bloodweed plants are odd enough to create some suspicion. The problem is it’s impossible to decipher what they are?}
---
“The red weeds,” Michael says, “Me and a couple of my brethren ran into the weeds about a mile North of here… can you believe that meteor shower? It just poured destruction every…”
“The red weeds, there is something wrong with the weeds.. No… ummm. You know, I haven’t slept since we found that hole in the ground? Have you ever seen a treant itch anything… it’s wood.. But I have the worst itch right here by this dark patch of bark. Hey.. that’s new.”
“Is someone sick? With all the treants awoke from their millennial slumber we have a village about a days walk North.”

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17
Saturday January 27th, 2018 7:23:12 AM
Elyas stands and listens to the treant, but has trouble keeping up with the rapid changes in subject.

"Are you saying that the red weeds are related to the meteor shower? When did you first see these plants?

turning to the other Petals, Elyas says "If the treants have seen this before, maybe they can help us find the source, or a cure. Sable is itching now, but we have to keep watch and make sure that a madness like we saw with the crab doesn't begin with our companion..."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Status: Fatigued (2/2)
Saturday January 27th, 2018 9:22:37 PM
Rolth is intrigued that Michael and his brethren have encountered more of this stuff, and concerned that he is suffering from something similar to Sable's affliction. "Michael, where are your other brethren who encountered the red weed? Did any of you touch it, or get attacked by a changed creature like that crab?
Can you lead us to this hole in the ground that you described? And is there a shaman or wise one in your village that might know how to deal with the itch and your dark patch of bark?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Saturday January 27th, 2018 9:26:47 PM
Kiwina is astounded to hear a treant rambling. Not that he's ever met one before, but that it is so at odds with their reputation. Perhaps it is an effect of the red weeds. "I fear that Michael is as in need of treatment as Sable."

Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone d20+4=18 ;
Sunday January 28th, 2018 11:48:51 AM
Sable examines the dark bark on the Ent. Knowledge Nature (18). He will share what he discovers.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=21 ;
Sunday January 28th, 2018 4:04:34 PM
Finnian puzzles over the discolored bark with Sable and the two attempt to come up with some answers.
[Aid Nature= 21, so +2, fingers crossed for a DC 20 ;)]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Sunday January 28th, 2018 7:51:26 PM
Tsak lets his guard down, slowly. This treant doesn't sound... right? Then again he's not had a lot to do with them so he's not really sure what they normally sound like. But it sure is worrying. From the look on Kiwina's face he's thinking the same thing.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Sunday January 28th, 2018 7:54:58 PM
Tsak is in two minds.
Should we hurry and investigate the hole, and the red weed? Should we seek immediate medical or magical assistance for Sable? Should we rest here and let Sable and Kiwina heal before we move off?
What's our next move team? Sable and Kiwina, do you need to rest or do you want to move now to seek a cure?

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+7=15 ;
Monday January 29th, 2018 5:19:34 AM
Elyas tries to help the others in examining the patch of discolored bark, but looking for magical influences rather than natural causes.

knowledge Arcana 15

I am concerned that if we delay too long, our friends' conditions will worsen and become more like that crazed crab we fought. The quicker we find the cause of the problem, the better suited we will be to heal the disease.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday January 29th, 2018 7:17:10 AM
"So the crab had this disease and was unusually aggressive. Sable, you will let us know if you starting to feel like you are not yourself right? " he looks at the treant "You to my large friend. Since we don't know what this disease dose best to be careful."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Monday January 29th, 2018 7:23:23 AM
Weather it be to further investigate the weeds, or check the Trent camp we need to go north. While we're walking you can have a look at Sable's injuries. Furthermore the Trent's might have more information on the most recent cataclysmic events. Or if this has happened before. Gothruk reasons.

The Wold Shakes

Michael says - DM Matt
Monday January 29th, 2018 7:33:56 PM
Elyas
"Are you saying that the red weeds are related to the meteor shower? When did you first see these plants?
Michael replies, “Listen.. Listen… the weeds are spreading like.. Um.. weeds. They appeared at mutated version of plant life then …
Several meteorites dart downward crashing near the center of Liontaur Island. Michael looks confused for an extended amount of time then turns toward the crash site.
“We didn’t touch the weeds… I have to get back to the treant village. My brothers were there.” He points to where the meteorites crashed.
“There is a wise Oak..,” Michael laughed, apparently he had made a joke but didn’t reveal any further details. “Illisi, is who you’re looking for. She stays within the cave system surrounding the village, but first you must help me locate my brothers.”
Sable and finds the same purple-ish rash upon the treant, while avoiding Michaels apparent uptick in energy. His limbs coming close to smacking Sable several times. Outside of the rash and itch, it’s very difficult to discover much else. Finnian and Sable Highlight to display spoiler: {Possibly some evidence of an exposure to something, instead of contact.}
Sable begins to feel a bit warm, but he is not fatigued.

There are questions on what to do next, stay and rest or go and investigate?

Tsak Rezar
What's our next move team? Sable and Kiwina, do you need to rest or do you want to move now to seek a cure?
Elyas I am concerned that if we delay too long, our friends' conditions will worsen and become more like that crazed crab we fought. The quicker we find the cause of the problem, the better suited we will be to heal the disease.
Falco Ambersier
"So the crab had this disease and was unusually aggressive. Sable, you will let us know if you starting to feel like you are not yourself right? " he looks at the treant "You to my large friend. Since we don't know what this disease dose best to be careful."
Gothruk Gore
Weather it be to further investigate the weeds, or check the Trent camp we need to go north. While we're walking you can have a look at Sable's injuries. Furthermore the Trent's might have more information on the most recent cataclysmic events. Or if this has happened before. Gothruk reasons.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Status: None d20+2=16 ;
Monday January 29th, 2018 8:18:23 PM
Rolth remembers what they were told by Fergal and Galene. "Hey Michael, did you report some unnatural occurrence in this area to Fergal before the storm hit? Did it have something to do with your missing brothers? Are you sure that none of you touched the red weeds? It's ok, you can trust us, we just need to know what really happened so we can help your brothers." (Sense Motive = 16 to tell whether he is lying or hiding something)

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Monday January 29th, 2018 9:40:52 PM
Kiwina answers Tsak, "I would like some healing, but I don't want to rest before we go looking for treants, Illisi, or a way to cure or control Sable's rash." He looks at where Michael was pointing, where the meteorites crashed, to see what he can.

Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone
Tuesday January 30th, 2018 3:05:55 AM
Sable says, ”It does not look like a contact rash - but rather exposure, maybe like a sunburn”

In answer to questions from the group on rest or not, ”Just need some healing, but let’s not rest - let’s go find out what we can from the wise creature in the caves”

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17
Tuesday January 30th, 2018 4:40:36 AM
Elyas nods at the suggestion to move onwards.

"I agree, let's move on to the caves, no need to sit out in this quicksand beach!

I used a good amount of my energy fighting those crabs, but I should be ok for a while still..."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Tuesday January 30th, 2018 4:50:54 AM
Tsak is happy to move with the group, provided the wounded can keep up.
Illisi sounds like a good idea, hopefully she provides some insight into the comet-burn.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday January 30th, 2018 7:10:21 AM
"I only worry that we may be leaving our friends undefended. Michael, will we be able to get back by nightfall do you think? We are also helping to watch over the people here."

As he talks he drifts closer and closer to the treant opening staring at the part of him that "itch".

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Tuesday January 30th, 2018 10:07:52 AM
Perhaps, if the Trent's wound looks like a burn then it is the meteors which have caused this curse. And if Sable got it from the crab perhaps the crab got it from the weed.
We should start moving with the wounded having healing potions within reach incase we need to fight. He starts to whisper to the group away from Michael. I say we go and try to help Michael for now, but we don't know how long he's been infected or if these brothers of his are just dilutions. We need to be prepared for anything, including the possibility that Michael isn't telling the truth without realising it.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday January 30th, 2018 4:27:11 PM
I agree with sable so sort of exposer, sun is a good guess. Perhaps exposer to the air aound these weeds or the meteors. Eithwr way we should be cautious as we approach and if anyof us start feeling odd we let the others know.

Michael says - DM Matt
Tuesday January 30th, 2018 8:54:32 PM

“Fergal Galene? Oh… Fergal and Galene. I'm sure they are aware. The Ancients, being us communicate quite well. There are still many dormant treats that pass on messages.. well less now because of the rain or reign of terror. Our race is far too intelligent to touch foreign plant life.” Suddenly, the giant tree got serious and his perception of the “younger” races became clearer. It then disappeared. Rolth even through the rambling can tell the treant is being as truthful as possible.

The treant is relatively quiet for a moment as Falco approaches to inspect the itch.
“Oh, sure.. But no it’s a day’s walk from here but of course I’ve been walking since this morning so.. What time is it.. Oh my it’s slightly past noon. It will be dark by the time we get there. Maybe about half a day. I noticed several other adventurer groups wandering around… “Stay away from the crash sites.” He suddenly yells at a group checking out a site on the beach.
Most of the Petals wish to move on toward the treant village. They also discuss the possible reasons for the sickness.

(Collect 500 xp for the Mad Crab fight)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Tuesday January 30th, 2018 9:46:13 PM
Rolth sees the wisdom in the path suggested by his fellow Petals. Time to go visiting! "Very well, take us to your leader...er, the wise one you mentioned in the village. We can look for your brothers on the way, or perhaps they have already returned to the village."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Wednesday January 31st, 2018 3:52:42 AM
Okay Michael, to the village, please lead the way
How fast to treants move I wonder, will we be able to keep up?

Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone
Wednesday January 31st, 2018 3:52:52 AM
Sable wonders if a bow made from Treant wood would be mighty...

Shaking himself from the idle musing, he begins moving with the rest of the party towards the Treant villainess, ”Let’s move out!”

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17
Wednesday January 31st, 2018 4:51:07 AM
Elyas falls into his spot in the middle of the group, watching for any more sudden signs of trouble.

Seems like every time we get ready to move out some crazy new threat comes at us! better be ready this time

He keeps a close eye on Michael, not fully trusting the somewhat confused creature, and worried about the party's chances of subduing a treant without casualties on one side or the other...

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Wednesday January 31st, 2018 7:04:50 AM
Kiwina falls in with the others.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday January 31st, 2018 8:37:09 AM
Flaco, alternating between running and walking just to keep up, stays close to the treant.

"Michael, how many of your people are active at this point on the island? You said there are a lot of dormant ones as well, would be know by looking that it was a dormant treant? There will be a lot of rebuilding to be done as us young races need to live inside buildings. We may want to be sure that the good people of the island don't accidentally try and make a house form one of your kind."

Still alternating between running and walking Falco will clearly have a stream of questions or comments for their companion as the move.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Wednesday January 31st, 2018 9:20:45 AM
Gothruk moves alongside the petals. He's curious about the other group near the crash site, but it's better to move on for now.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday January 31st, 2018 6:37:31 PM
Finnian stays close to Falco and listens to his line of questions. "Can a dryad be bonded to a treant like they can other types of plants? he asks the Treant hoping tongleam more knowledge of that fascinating race.

To the Forest - DM Matt d20=14 ;
Wednesday January 31st, 2018 9:26:38 PM
The Petals decide to follow Michael through the beach and into the woods.
On the way, Michael rambles on and on (at 30 feet per) about the fact that he said village but meant a grove. All the treants meet in a grove. There is a bigger meeting called a moot set to begin tomorrow at noon but Michael explains that the infected will irritate all the treants and an irritated treant is never a good thing. “I know.. Terrible reason but have you met an angry treant,” he asks. “You don’t want to.”
Michael didn’t answer Falco’s question. Sense Motive vs DC: 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {If he had any short of flexibility in his wooden face, you could tell he was annoyed but a closer inspection would tell you it was a sensitive subject.
}
Finnian
Finnian stays close to Falco and listens to his line of questions. "Can a dryad be bonded to a treant like they can other types of plants? he asks the Treant hoping tongleam more knowledge of that fascinating race.
Michael bounced back, “You know that’s an interesting questions…” he then went on to explain the differences between the treants and real trees, the fact that treants are the elder statesman of the forest and dryads are so unbelievably young.
“They do well to take care of their charges.. Dryads that is.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+2=9 ; d20+9=24 ;
Wednesday January 31st, 2018 9:50:53 PM
Rolth is oblivious to Michael's evasion of Falco's question, but is keeping a sharp lookout for signs of more red grass, meteor strike sites, treants, and other potential threats or areas of interest. He will also offer to carry Falco in a dignified fashion, since we are moving fairly quickly.

(Sense Motive =9, Fail; Perception = 24)

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+4=17 ;
Wednesday January 31st, 2018 10:22:14 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 17)

Although Kiwina sees that some questions are annoying Michael, he doesn't point it out. Instead he asks one of his own, "Do your people have tales of other disasters like this one?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20=3 ;
Thursday February 1st, 2018 7:20:58 AM
{Sense Motive:3}

"Intresting thought about the dryad of course I have only read about them, would be fun to see one in person I would think."

Falco begins to drift back a little, beads of sweat starting to form on his head from constantly have to struggle to keep up. He takes a couple seconds of a break during which he picks a wildflower and puts it in his hair.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Thursday February 1st, 2018 8:54:14 AM
Gothruk keeps up with the treant but quickly gets bored of it's ramblings, he offers anyone who is struggling a place on his shoulders, back or backpack. It'd make for good endurance training he reasons.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17
Thursday February 1st, 2018 1:48:19 PM
Elyas falls behind slightly, as he isn't listening very closely to the treant talking. He nods politely, but is pretty sure the treant isn't looking at him.

He spends the time during the hike looking around at the landscape, looking for where meteors have hit, other areas with floodslain bodies, damaged buildings, etc. It seems a lot has changed in just a few days on this island, and will likely take a lot of time to recover.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20=18 ; d20+6=9 ;
Thursday February 1st, 2018 5:24:50 PM
(Sense Motive=18, Perception=9)
Tsak picks up on Michael's reaction to Falco's query, but keeps it to himself.
As they walk along he tries to remain aware of the surroundings and keep a look out for other dangers or changes. He see's nothing of note...
He considers taking Gothruk up on his offer for a laugh, but decides it wouldn't be all that funny as the enormous Minotaur probably could carry him for miles without feeling impeded in the slightest.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday February 1st, 2018 6:52:23 PM
How ia a treant born? Do the cone from trees or sentient creatures? Can someone becone a treant?

To the Forest - DM Matt
Thursday February 1st, 2018 8:35:59 PM
Kiwina
Although Kiwina sees that some questions are annoying Michael, he doesn't point it out. Instead he asks one of his own, "Do your people have tales of other disasters like this one?"
“Tales.. Tales assumes it comes from a story like fiction. I have truths.”
“The gods are unhappy and their is a rath is unstoppable. There is a balance to the Wold, the treants have felt the tilts for a long time. It is expected that the lower races caused this issue. They caused all the other interventions.” Michael then goes on to explain his theories on why Marteaus uniting the humanoids was a bad idea.
Falco Ambersier
"Intresting thought about the dryad of course I have only read about them, would be fun to see one in person I would think."
“I heard from several of my brothers that dryads stood at the gates of the Taurnament, is that not true?”
Finnian
How is a treant born? Do the cone from trees or sentient creatures? Can someone become a treant?
“Young man… questions. Seeds and the wind.. Have you ever eaten anything with seeds in it? You may have a treant growing within you.” With this the large tree winked and stepped forward toward a large grove of trees.
Day has crested and night is taking over. There is a large burning sinkhole, burning trees and an argument.
“Galene, it was not the taurs that caused the meteorites. You can’t just blame the younger races when something doesn’t make sense.” A thin cedar-like treant stands beneath the larger Galene.
“Eleena, you do not understand. The taurs are not native to the islands. They are invaders.”
“I am not native to the islands, half of anything outside of the treants are not native. This is not going to resolve the current issue and how we are going to deal with the mutants surrounding the grove. The others need assurances of their safety before they meet for the moot tomorrow afternoon.”
Another treant joins and addresses Galene, “we have infected treant. What are we going to do?”
“That’s not possible.” Galene then left to investigate the claim leaving Michael and Eleena.
Michael approached Eleena and began to speak. Eleena stopped him and impatiently waited for him to speak slower.
“These are your heroes?” She said, disappointment evident.

Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone
Thursday February 1st, 2018 9:29:35 PM
”I may not be the hero you want, but I am the hero you need...”

Sable draws his greatsword and stares off into the distance.
...
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Sable then scratches at his rash.
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Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17
Friday February 2nd, 2018 3:54:02 AM
"Heroes? Those are hard to come by, I hear. And if you found one, would you even know it until they had done some great deed?

We are no heroes, just a patchwork group of friends who happened to win a contest together. But we are willing to help, and I think that is the important thing

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Friday February 2nd, 2018 6:44:41 AM
”Well, look at this! Looks like we got here just in the nick of time. What does that make us? Big darned heroes, ma’am. Ain’t we just? And as luck would have it, we have a bit of recent experience dealing with those afflicted by the blood grass. So how can we help?”

"Oh, and I reckon that Galene might be swayed if you remind him to look beyond these shores a might bit, and see that this is a Wold-wide phenomenon. We didn’t bring it or cause it, but we can be part of the solution!”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday February 2nd, 2018 7:12:29 AM
Terribly out of breath by the time the group comes to a stop Falco moves to lean against a tree but pulls his hand back thinking it best not accidentally leaning on a sleeping Treant. Instead he stands, a bit back from the treants so as not to be having to crane his neck too much looking at them.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Friday February 2nd, 2018 10:13:35 AM
If providing a safe place for the treants to gather will improve the situation, then we should help. Even if this treant seems more interested in causing trouble than solving it. We'll have to hope that the others are wiser and live up to the mighty treant reputation.

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None
Friday February 2nd, 2018 1:06:59 PM
Kiwina waits quietly for Rolth to be the diplomatic, while wondering if he seems as rude to the treants as they seem to him. His people have no tales of anything like these "truths" and "interventions." To make himself useful, he examines the sinkhole.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Friday February 2nd, 2018 2:49:10 PM
Tsak, seeing more than enough diplomacy on display already, decides to keep his big mouth shut.
The situation will develop as it will and the petals will do their best.

He keeps an ear out, trying to separate the opinion from the facts.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday February 2nd, 2018 8:20:04 PM
Finnians' eyes widen and he looks at his stomach hoping that there is not a treat growing in there. A the continue walking he keeps his eyes on the ground looking for seeds that might be treant seeds. "He was probably joking with me, but it does kind of make sense," he ponders as the get to the two arguing treants.

"We don't want to hurt the trees," Finnian hastly adds. "I want to learn as much as I can about you. Look, I can already turn into one... kind of." he concentrates really hard and his hands and forearms do begin to grow bark but he quickly looses his concentration and the return to normal.

Eleena and the treants - DM Matt
Friday February 2nd, 2018 9:04:52 PM
Sable takes a dramatic position while Elyas and Rolth argue the groups hero status.
“Wold-wide phenomenon, that is unfortunate. That will not play well for Galene. You can help me. The treants are a proud race, if you couldn’t tell, we have been arguing over this meteorite for hours. It’s the one in the center of the sinkhole. Please take a look and let me know what you think is going on. Please be careful because it seems that even the oldest race in the Wold is being affected.
With Finnian’s sudden plant display Eleena looks on with interest. “Perhaps, there is some hope in all this.
Suddenly a loud crack and Eleena turns. “Please, help me prove to the others that the younger races can be just as substantial to the Wold as the treants are. Help us figure out what’s going on here. I have to help my brothers and sisters.”
Rest here, if you would like, while we straighten out this misunderstanding with the others. As always, disputes can only be resolved with peaceful compromise.
With that Eleena left leaving the Petals near the sinkhole.

(OOC: Sinkhole descriptions and all that follows Monday)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Friday February 2nd, 2018 9:47:35 PM
" Well, fellows, any idea how to get a better look down into the crater without getting too close? Anyone care to shimmy up a tree for a look from above, perhaps? Finnian, that seems like an adventurous thing to do, wouldn't you say, my dear WLA friend? Besides, if something nasty comes out, you could safely do some shooting from up there. Before all that, though, does anyone want to heal our wounded? Could be a fight coming if there are more aberrants about!"

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=10 ;
Saturday February 3rd, 2018 10:51:57 AM
"Wish I had a mirror, but I don't. Still, maybe we can find a path that's mostly sheltered to get to a better vantage. . . And yes, I would like some healing." Kiwina looks for a way to get close to the crater without being exposed to whatever's in it, (perception = 10)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=11 ;
Saturday February 3rd, 2018 6:51:27 PM
(Perception=11)
Tsak keeps an eye on his surroundings (perception) whilst he discusses healing with Kiwina
I'm happy to spend some time making you better, but it will take most of the day. I can't do the magix like some of our brethren. Let me know if that's what you want to do?

Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone
Sunday February 4th, 2018 4:46:15 AM
”I am not sure I should be the one to take a look, if the radiation causes me to grow to several times my size, I could get stuck”, says Sable.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=6 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+9=25 ;
Sunday February 4th, 2018 11:52:48 AM
"Climbing a tree, that sounds wonderful" But he slips and falls as soon as he tries. [Natural 1 on the roll] He looks around to see if anyone saw. "its these hands, still a bit stiff from turning them into wood" he says flexing his fingers then tries again with better luck. [climb=17]

[so the rules as I am reading them are that I can climb a tree 5 feet with DC 15 climb check I got a 17 so I'm good getting off the ground. So can I take 10 to get to the top of the highest tree around?]

When he gets to the top he finds a place to perch so that he can both see and have both hands free to use his bow if needed and peers into the sink hole. [Perception=25] If he can't see he will call out. "Can anyone get a light down there, preferably magical, I would't throw fire down there"

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17
Monday February 5th, 2018 4:01:13 AM
Elyas is happy to provide light, which he casts on a stone and throws it towards the sinkhole

what do you see in there? he calls out.

Expecting the possibility of more red grass mutants, elyas readies a bolt in his crossbow

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+8=10 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=16 ;
Monday February 5th, 2018 7:05:45 AM
If a tree can be found Falco will take his time and climb as well. {Take 10 for 13} He studies as best he can trying to approach the problem in different ways.

{Know Arcane: 10}
Know History: 20}
{Know Nature: 16}

At the Crater's Lip (Helpful DM Cayzle)
Monday February 5th, 2018 6:16:41 PM
Rolth wants to get everyone healed up, and then climb a tree to see down into the sinkhole.

Kiwina needs some healing (he’s down 11 hp). And he mentions creeping up under cover.

Tsak asks if the party wants to make an extended pause for healing ... it would take a day at least for natural healing to do much.

Sable suggests that he should not look because he is already so big and formidable. He seems to be heroically suggesting a weaker party member for the “honor.” [OOC comment from Cayzle: LOL!]

But evidently the time for heroics is NOW, not tomorrow. No healing takes place before some in the party investigate, howsoever indirectly.

Falco seeks to climb a tree, but the DC15 makes that hard for the little fellow.

Finnian tries to climb but fails with a nat one! [OOC: Note that under non-combat conditions, like these, yes, you can take 10 ...] Eventually he gets his climbing legs ... and takes a good look with a Perception check of 25. And he calls for light.

Elyas casts Light on a stone and tosses it into the crater. That helps!

Finnian gets a good look over the sinkhole lip and down into the depths. He sees that the relatively small amount of red grass surrounding the crater only gets more dense within the crater. The grasses are moving in the breeze ... but there is no breeze!

Not only does Finnian see the writhing mess of red weeds, but also a big crystal half buried at the center of the crater. It is swirling with prismatic colors as it seems to react to the growth around it.

Anyone who makes a DC20 Perception check (Finnian already made this roll), Please Highlight to display spoiler: { there is a sickly sweet smell from within the crater}.

Anyone who makes a DC20 Perception check (Finnian already made this roll), Please Highlight to display spoiler: { there is a soft hum coming from the crystal}.

Finnian only Please Highlight to display spoiler: { Huh! In the light from Elyas’ stone, maybe you see something ... or someone? Among the blood-red weeds? You are what, 50-75 feet away from whatever is hiding in the shadow of the crater's lip?}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=19 ;
Monday February 5th, 2018 7:38:09 PM
(Perception=19)
Tsak peers over the lip of the crater. He sees grass, swaying? And a big stone that seems to be changing colors in time to the swaying grass. Nothing happens.
It's a bit hypnotic, he watches for a while, but nothing continues to happen.
Eventually Tsak gets bored and goes in search of something to eat...

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=28 ;
Monday February 5th, 2018 8:29:43 PM
(Roll: perception = 28)

"I can't help but noticing that Sable is also injured." Although Kiwina can't help observing, if he is worried about going berserk that might not be a bad thing.

With his companions climbing in trees -- in a rather undignified fashion in Kiwina's opinion, although if he examined his reasons it's likely simply that a centaur is not built for such things -- Kiwina questions what he is doing here, outside a smelly crater with a humming crystal. . . Day has crested, and night is taking over. Kiwina feels an urgent need to look at the stars, which have been his guide since he first learned to paddle a canoe out of sight of land, if only to get a little normalcy back into life after the storm.

"See anything, Finnian?"

Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone d20+6=24 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 12:09:09 AM
Sable looks down into the crater from the edge, now that it is illuminated at the grass below, ”Hey, do you guys hear that humming?”

(Sniff, Sniff)

”And what is that sickly sweet smell?”

(Perception 24)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+3=4 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 4:38:30 AM
Elyas is not close enough to see much of anything in the crater, but hopes his light was some help tot he party members that can get a better look at whatever is going on in the crater (Perception of 4 with a nat 1!)

Should we move in to investigate, or take some time to heal up and prepare? I am low on energy right now, and will not be much help if another crab comes out of the crater...

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+5=6 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 6:28:35 AM
Gothruk is too busy standing under the tree Finnian has climbed, moving this way and that trying to make sure if he falls, that Gothruk can catch him. He sees nothing.
Perception, 1D20+5=6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=19 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 6:56:16 AM
(Perception = 19)

Rolth can't see anything over the even larger taurs, but his ears perk up at the mention of the crystal. "How big is it? Does anyone have any magic that could safely lift it out of the crater? Any signs of mutant critters down there in the waving grass?"

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 7:04:16 AM
"Well there's a big ole crystal thing down there. I bet that's what fell from the sky. Wait... Hey," He calls out. "Hey you, down there. I see you, don't worry were hear to help. Are you alright?" Finnian is clearly calling down to someone other the the Petals. "There's someone in the pit" he calls out again "Does anyone have a rope? Do you need us to pull you up?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=3 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 7:25:14 AM
{Perception: 3}

Having failed to climb the tree starts to walk the few steps back to the others but is distracted by a bumble be until he hears Rolth ask about moving the crystal.

'Magic to move a big crystal. No, nothing in my spellbook for that I fear. We may as well investigate, right?"

Danger... Danger - DM Matt d20=6 ; d20=20 ; d20=5 ; d20=15 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 7:28:05 PM
As some of the Petals study the hole in the ground. Tsak Rezar begins to wander from the others. Tsak only Highlight to display spoiler: { as you step into the dark forest in search for food the hairs on your arms and the back of your neck stand. A feeling of danger overwhelms you. }
Kiwina searches for the stars but suddenly notices that they seem to be missing from the sky.
Know Nature DC: 6 Highlight to display spoiler: { There are still clouds persistently hanging around. They blot out the moon and stars making it just that much darker.}
Sable gets his senses in order hearing the humming and smelling a sickly sweet smell near the sinkhole.
Finnian
"Well there's a big ole crystal thing down there. I bet that's what fell from the sky. Wait... Hey," He calls out. "Hey you, down there. I see you, don't worry were hear to help. Are you alright?" Finnian is clearly calling down to someone other the the Petals. "There's someone in the pit" he calls out again "Does anyone have a rope? Do you need us to pull you up?"
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From within the far side of the sink hole, hidden partially by the light from the meteorite, is a sickly thin dog. It’s face twisted. Finnian’s question unintentionally saves the dog from creeping too close to anything. With the sudden attention the dog then barked a single time. This was then repeated a dozen times surrounding the group.
Perception vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { In a search for some help from the treants you notice at least 300 feet away trees moving, disappearing and reappearing. Noises like branches tearing and thumping can be heard. The treants are preoccupied. }
(OOC: Below is to the lucky persons that can roll 20+ Know Nature. If you must peek do it after you post) :)
Know Nature vs DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Outside of the smell from within the sinkhole, there is an awfully familiar smell of dogs, very wet dogs but this isn’t the only thing you notice with your very good nose. The smell is unique to goblin dogs and something else. It’s a putrid smell that even with your expertise you can’t pin down, it’s not familiar to anything you have ever came across.}

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+8=24 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+2=16 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 9:23:14 PM
{Know Nature: 24}

Falco, frankly unsettled by this whole thing, glances up and notices a great deal of cloud cover. "Its dark, too dark. A lot of cloud. Careful, its going to be darker then it should be."

As this gets out of his mouth the dog barks and he shudders.

{Perception: 13}

"Dogs? In the hole and, oh great, the trees are leaving." He quickly darts behind the bigger folks. "Dogs are face height for me so going to stay back here."

{Know Nature: 16 - Oh I wanted that last spoiler too. :( }

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+1=10 ; d20+9=16 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 9:29:07 PM
Rolth is freaked out by the lack of stars when Kiwina notes it to the group, but then realizes it is just the clouds blotting out the moon and stars. (Knowledge Nature =10, success!) At the yelp from the sickly dog in the sinkhole, he glances around warily, but only notices what looks like treants moving in the far distance--we probably won't be getting any help from them when dealing with whatever now surrounds us. (Perception = 16)

(OOC: I posted a map with a best guess re where everyone is. Note that Finnian is still up in the tree, lucky him! The stump-looking things are intended to represent the burning trunks near the crater.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+6=24 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+6=12 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 9:48:45 PM
(rolls: nature #1 = 24, perception = 22, nature #2 = 12)

"Storm never went away, Kiwina says. He's not as blind as a human under these circumstances, but he is not happy as he looks for a defensible position among the debris-strewn terrain.

(OOC: I assume an impact crater means debris.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None
Tuesday February 6th, 2018 11:24:15 PM
Tsak rushes back out of the woods toward the rest of the team.
He's a bit pale and shaking and not really sure why.
Guys I had a terrible feeling back in the woods there. I know it's not much to go on but I think we need to be very careful in this place. Actually I think we shouldn't spend a lot of time around this crystal. It clearly has the ability to infect people, and who knows if it will speed up the infection by being near it. I vote we get to a safe (half a day walk) distance and concentrate on healing the group whilst we work out what to do next.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+3=15 ; d20+4=21 ; d8=3 ;
Wednesday February 7th, 2018 8:47:24 AM
Elyas hears the dogs surrounding the group and looks around for a target

Perception 15 to notice something outside moving around

the trees are moving out there, i don't know if it's the treants or something else. The trees are vanishing and reappearing

Ooc: ready an action to shoot any hostiles that show themselves with my crossbow
21 to hit, 3 damage

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=30 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+6=14 ; d8+1=3 ;
Wednesday February 7th, 2018 10:47:05 AM
[OOC Do you need to roll on Auto Skill checks Perception = Fail, Nature =22 Pass!]

Finnian sniffs the air and an eerily familiar scent wafts through his nose. "Goblin dogs," he says in a slightly worried tone. "There's something else out there, but I can't make it out."

He readies his bow to fire at any goblin dog that shows itself [Attack=14, Damage 3]

Is the dog that I see in the pit a goblin dog, or just a wet dog?

Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone d20+4=15 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+4=8 ;
Wednesday February 7th, 2018 6:26:21 PM
Sable stares into the sky, ”The stars are blocked by those damn clouds,” Sable looks around, ”What dogs are you talking about?”

Danger... Danger - DM Matt d20=5 ; d6=1 ; d20=15 ;
Wednesday February 7th, 2018 8:33:00 PM
The clouds are unsettling to the group but at least they are only clouds. Outside the glow of the crater and the light produced by the group is an increasing canine presence.
They increasingly yelp, talk or growl.. Whatever they may be doing but it sounds like they are planning something.

Falco Ambersier hides behind the bigger Petals but his perception picks up movement within the wood behind him.
Kiwina notices fallen trees and a berm of dirt near the back of the crater. There are debris but it’s barely trouble.
Elyas
Ooc: ready an action to shoot any hostiles that show themselves with my crossbow
21 to hit, 3 damage
Finnian
[OOC Do you need to roll on Auto Skill checks Perception = Fail, Nature =22 Pass!]
(DM: Unsure what you mean by Auto Skill checks - the Perception and Nature checks, yes)
He readies his bow to fire at any goblin dog that shows itself [Attack=14, Damage 3]

Those with low light vision can see the dogs moving and sorting out a plan.
Low light vision + Perception vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Turning all the way around you notice that the dogs surround you completely. Counting them, you find yourself surrounded by at least 12 dog and a 13th object, just out of range of sight. }

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+9=21 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=23 ; d10+4=7 ; d10+4=12 ;
Wednesday February 7th, 2018 8:54:05 PM
Rolth mutters, "There must be a dozen of them, let's be ready! And I think there is something else prowling out there, but I can't quite put my paws on it." (Perception = 21, success re spoiler)

Rolth readies an attack if one comes with reach of his glaive, and will take an AoO if one keeps moving within his threatened area. (Readied attack = 21, damage = 7 ; AoO = 23, damage = 12)

(OOC: The map is updated to show what PCs with low light or darkvision can see. The others will need to shed some light on matters before they can see the opponents at a distance.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=18 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=11 ; d8+3=8 ; d20+3=15 ; d8+3=8 ;
Wednesday February 7th, 2018 9:19:07 PM
(Roll: perception = 18)

Liking the little cover he receives from the nearby tree stump, and barely able to make out several forms moving to the west of him, Kiwina readies an attack should one of the creatures come into range of his long spear (to hit = 23; confirm crit = 11; damage = 8 assuming no crit). Likewise, if he has the chance for an attack of opportunity he will take it (to hit = 12; damage = 8).

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17
Thursday February 8th, 2018 5:17:10 AM
Elyas casts light again, this time on the crossbow bolt he had at the ready once no dogs showed themselves. He fires it towards one of the vague shadows hoping to allow his team to see more clearly. He then readies another bolt.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday February 8th, 2018 7:22:32 AM
"Oh, this does not look good at all. I have colorspray and grease ready if some of them bunch up."

As he talks Falco casts light on a branch of a near by tree to try and get a better look. {marked in blue}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+6=12 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2018 8:27:57 AM
(Low Light Vision [tick] + Perception=12 FAIL)
Tsak sees the dogs moving. Are they also communicating?
He readies his crossbow and prepares for a fight.
Having a look around he lines up the hound to the South West of him, waiting for it to come into range.
He won't be drawn away from watching the backs of both Gothruk and Kiwina.
Time to circle the wagons

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=13 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=6 ; 2d6+4=11 ; 2d6+4=11 ; 2d6+4=10 ; 2d6+4=14 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2018 12:16:37 PM
Gothruk readies his Guisume, if these dogs are going to get close he's going to try and take a chunk out of them. He uses his main action to light a sunrod and throw it on the ground before him. His AOO from combat reflexes he gets 3 attacks against anything that enters his area.
Attack roll 13, damage 11
Attack roll 14, damage 11
Attack roll 22, damage 10

(OOC Extra rolls were before realising i would need light to fight.)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=29 ; d20+6=17 ; d8+1=4 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2018 6:50:55 PM
[ooc I meant Skill checks that I would Automatically pass like a perception check that is below my perception modifier.]{Perception=29 Pass}

"There's atleast 12, and something else That I can't make out. And were surrounded."

[Attack=17 Damage=4]
Not sure I can fire as they are out of my sight range, but I can see them with my perception so, Finnian will attack if they come in his line of sight. and if not he will risk a shot it the dark...

Cheaper by the Dozen [DM John] d12=2 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+2=22 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=5 ;

Thursday February 8th, 2018 9:31:28 PM
Tsak Rezar wonders what the dogs are up to and readies for a fight, focusing his attention to the southwest.

Falco Ambersier casts light on a nearby branch while Elyas sends light outside their ring by firing an illuminated crossbow bolt among the shadowy figures.

Rolth Niheow sees the danger and informs the others. Ready with his glaive, he awaits an attack.
Similarly Kiwina is alert and ready.

Gothruk adds to the light with a sunrod, then stands prepared for an anticipated charge.

Finnian calls out that there are at least twelve. Taking advantage of the light sources his allies have provided fires a shot at one of the dogs who emits a gurgling yelp of pain.

Provoked by the attack, the wounded dog and those near it come in to attack the nearest prey. As they come into the light, their gruesome visage becomes clearly visible. Their eyes are blood-streaked red and their mouths foam a macabre pink. Blood seeps from eyes, nose, mouth, and ears and the clotted blood soaking their fur cracks as they advance as the scabrous coating is torn by their movement.

The wounded dog hit by Finnian rushes forward only to be struck down by Kiwana’s readied spear. Though not a critical hit, combined with the damage from the half-elf’s arrow, it is sufficient to put the beast down.

The goblin dog to its left joins its pack mate and runs straight into Rolth’s readied glaive. The bloody beast is not deterred by the wound it received and continues its approach. The liontaur’s reflexes, however, are too much for it as he nearly slices the dog in half before it can get close enough to attack.

The other goblin dogs on that side move in. Although three attempt to attack the centaur, only one manages to land a bite on Kiwina (5 points of damage).
Kiwina make a fortitude save DC 19.

A sixth one rushes the half orc. Gothruk lands a solid blow with his guisarme, but the blow is not sufficient to kill it. The dog tears into the Tsak’s leg, leaving a nasty wound. (Damage 5 and make a fortitude save DC 19.

The other dogs growl and pace at the edge of the light, but do not join in the fray--yet.

A hair-raising sound erupts from the darkness outside the circle of light. It sounds like countless crazed voices wordlessly screaming simultaneously, somehow all coming from the same location.

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Goblin Dogs
AC 13

Dog 1: Dead
Dog 2: Dead
Dog 3: Undamaged
Dog 4: Undamaged
Dog 5: Undamaged
Dog 6: -10

Dogs 7-12: Undamaged

Thing in shadows: ?

Kiwina (Steve M) (12/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured d20+6=19 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=16 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=8 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2018 9:54:10 PM
(OOC: I misread my AoO last time and rolled a 15 rather than a 12 to hit)
(Roll: fortitude = 19)

Since the dogs are a bit close for the long spear, Kiwina lashes out with his hooves at #4 (and maybe #5). (to hit = 13, damage = 8; to hit = 16, damage = 8)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +6 1d10+7 x3 | Status: Raging (1/8) d20+4=6 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=25 ; 3d10+21=36 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2018 9:58:52 PM
Rolth, grossed out by the putrescent dead dog, backs up and then jumps over it to get in position to attack dog 3, to help out his beleagured friend, Kiwina. (Acrobatics = 6 vs DC 5, success). In fact, he is enraged that the mutts are treating his friend so poorly. (free action to rage) He then swings his glaive, but is too enthusiastic and it bounces off the nearby dead tree trunk. Mindful of the large number of threats, he prepares to take any opportunity at a dog that moves within his reach. (AoO = Confirmed CRIT, Damage = 36)

Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone d20+4=12 ; 3d6+9=24 ; d20+4=18 ; 3d6+9=20 ;
Friday February 9th, 2018 2:42:29 AM
Sable will move between the two bushes, and swing at dog 10.

If a 12 hits, 24 Damage.

OOC just in case others come up. (AC 18; 20 Damage)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+8=20 ; d20+3=4 ; d6+1=3 ;
Friday February 9th, 2018 8:34:17 AM
Seeing the visage of the attacking dogs Falco shudders. [i] Is this some disease? Undead?" [/b]

{Know Nature: 20}

He backs moves toward the crater and fires a small dart of acid at one of the dogs coming form behind.

{Hit vs Touch @12: 4} {Damage: 3}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=24 ; d20+4=23 ; 6d6+6=27 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=16 ; 2d6+6=14 ; 2d6+6=12 ; 2d6+6=12 ;
Friday February 9th, 2018 10:10:28 AM
Gothruk sees Kiwina surrounded and hits out at Dog #5 Critting (1D20+4=24, Rolling to confirm 1D20+4=23) Damage 6D6+6=27

AOO to attack 7, 8 or 9
Attack, 16 Damage 14
Attack, 20 Damage 12
Attack, 16 Damage 12

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+4=21 ; d8+1=7 ;
Friday February 9th, 2018 1:42:08 PM
Elyas moves across towards the rest of the group and fires his crossbow at one of the dogs (#6)

21 to hit, 7 damage.

Mouther What? - DM Matt d20+2=17 ; d6+3=5 ; d20+2=21 ; d6+3=4 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=20 ;
Friday February 9th, 2018 6:21:06 PM
Kiwina
Dog #4 takes a right cross to the face then a second hoof to the body and falls to the ground hard.

Rolth Niheow
Rolth, grossed out by the putrescent dead dog, backs up and then jumps over it to get in position to attack dog 3, to help out his beleagured friend, Kiwina. (Acrobatics = 6 vs DC 5, success). In fact, he is enraged that the mutts are treating his friend so poorly. (free action to rage) He then swings his glaive, but is too enthusiastic and it bounces off the nearby dead tree trunk. Mindful of the large number of threats, he prepares to take any opportunity at a dog that moves within his reach. (AoO = Confirmed CRIT, Damage = 36)

Dog 3 turns toward Rolth and watches as his glaive sails passed and attacks.
(Attack: 17 for 5 dmg + fortitude save DC 19).
(OOC: Judging that jumping into a threatened square and attempting an attack is a Aoo for the dog.)

Sable will move between the two bushes, and swings at dog 10 but misses. The dog returns the favor and tears into Sable’s left arm.
(Attack: 21 for 4 dmg) (You are already infected so no fort save)
A second dog lunges at Sable from the right but Sable manages to strike it down.

Falco Ambersier fires a dart at one of the dogs in the trees but it misses. The conclusion you come to is it does seem to be some disease. The undead connections just don’t pan out.
Gothruk Gore takes down Dog #5

Elyas
Elyas moves across towards the rest of the group and fires his crossbow at one of the dogs (#6)

21 to hit, 7 damage.

---

Dog # 6 withdraws from the fight as Dog # 3 watches. Dog # 3 gets a taste of Rolth’s blood and ready to pounce.

The last dog steps forward.. It’s grotesque shape is almost vomit-producing
It’s dog-shaped, but the mass of flesh covering the thin bones seems to move constantly. It has 6 forever opening and closing mouths, red eyes and is bleeding out of every orifice. Suddenly, from it’s mouth is a noise that confuses anyone within a 60 foot radius. (DC 13 Will save or be confused for 1 round)
It’s a mixture of insanity topped with an annoying song that plays over and over in your head.

The other goblin dogs stay out of melee range, trying to find a hole in the Petals defense except for Dog 8 who circles, whines and sits.

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Goblin Dogs
AC 13
Dog 3: Undamaged
Dog 6: 7 dmg
Dog 12: Undamaged
Dog 11: Undamaged
Dog 8: Confused
Dog 7: Undamaged

Mouther: Undamaged
AC 17

Dog 1: Dead
Dog 2: Dead
Dog 4: Dead
Dog 9: Dead
Dog 5: Dead

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +6 1d10+7 x3 | Status: Raging (3/8) d20+6=13 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=13 ; d10+7=16 ;
Friday February 9th, 2018 8:14:14 PM
Rolth looks down in dismay and disgust as the dog savages him mid-air. (Fort save = 13, fail) He is fortunately outside easy hearing of the insane yapping from the other side of the battle, as the rage roaring in his own head drowns it out. Too much going on, he can't keep it all straight as he swings futilely yet again at the third dog. (To hit = 7) Keeping his distance, though, he readies to swing again if the thing closes on him. (AoO = 13, damage = 16 vs dog 3)

(OOC: Note that there is a ruler tool that you can use to see whether you are in the 60' radius of the gibbering thing. Select the tool from the bar on the left side, then click on the gibberer's square and drag the pointer to check the range.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (12/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured d20+3=4 ; d100=28 ;
Friday February 9th, 2018 8:49:16 PM
(roll: will = 4; confused reaction = 28)

Just at the edge of the babbling yap, Kiwina babbles incoherently in response.

Kiwina (Steve M) (12/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured
Friday February 9th, 2018 9:00:10 PM
"Tobik atzes tehta ufder bbühn eundl iestw arume eigen tlich ddürf endep ressi venic htbbe hinde rtenp arkp lätz enutz enund wieis tesso beimh ausar ztpsy chisc hhmsi ndsie sicher?"

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=11 ; d8+1=9 ;
Friday February 9th, 2018 9:39:03 PM
Finnian fires at another of the dogs [attack=11 damage=9]

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+4=6 ; d100=8 ; d20+4=23 ; d3=1 ;
Saturday February 10th, 2018 5:56:31 AM
Elyas tries to focus on casting a spell, through the distraction of the gibbering of the weird new creature.

Will save = 6...
d100 result = act normally

He fires off a small acid splash at the mouther

23 to hit
1 damage

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+3=12 ; d100=35 ;
Saturday February 10th, 2018 10:59:28 AM
Gothruk Sed nihil agit absque cohaerentia loqui!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: Bit d20+6=25 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+5=22 ; d4=4 ;
Saturday February 10th, 2018 6:40:43 PM
(FortSave=25[previous post when bitten],WillSave=19,Attack=22,Dmg=5)
Tsak decides to keep attacking dog 6 so that it cannot get him from behind when he engages whatever is making that horrible sound. His leg hurts where he was bitten, but it's manageable.
He lets fly with the crossbow...22 to hit, 5 damage.

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+1=8 ; d100=95 ; d20+4=12 ; 3d6+9=23 ;
Sunday February 11th, 2018 9:16:13 AM
Sable is confused, and swings violently at the nearest creature (Dog 10) - Hits AC 12; Damage - 23.

Sable is one bite away from dropping (or succumbing to the madness) and could use some healing.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=13 ;
Sunday February 11th, 2018 10:32:44 PM
[ooc] I don't know I posted too late on Friday to get in that round so Finnian just stays up in the tree and searches for another target. And I forgot my will save. PASS=13

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday February 12th, 2018 6:57:34 AM
"They are very sick but that is all I can tell"

Falco weaves his way towards the south end of the group. "This is probably a bad idea."

Once in position he drops a pool of grease on the ground under two dogs.

One for the road. [DM John] d20+4=18 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+4=12 ;
Monday February 12th, 2018 9:31:10 PM
Rolth Niheow swings at the nearest dog and misses. He can hear the insane babbling, but is too far away to be affected. His bite itches maddenly and a wave of nausea threatens to overtake him.

Kiwina and Gothruk are confused by the babbling and add their voices to the cacophony.

Sable is confused, and swings violently at the nearest creature which happens to be dog 10. The bloody canine never sees the deadly attack that severs its spine.

Finnian
Finnian fires at another of the dogs but misses, the arrow snagging harmlessly in its matted fur.
(Zeke - I need you to roll DC 13 Will save or be confused for 1 round)

Elyas tries to focus on casting a spell through the distraction of the gibbering of the weird new creature and manages a moment of clarity to effectively hit the monstrosity with a splash of acid.

Tsak Rezar takes a shot at dog six, striking true. The dog yelps madly and drops to the ground, silent and lifeless. Tsak’s leg hurts where he was bitten, but it's manageable for now.

Falco Ambersier weaves his way towards the south end of the group. "This is probably a bad idea."
Once in position he drops a pool of grease on the ground under two dogs.
(In the future supply the save DC and identify which dogs in the text as well as on the map.)

Of the two dogs targeted by the grease spell, the surviving dog (#8) is able to retain its footing, but that is the least of its worries. The mutant dog shambles over to it, one of its six mouths implausibly expanding beyond the size of the beast's body. With a single slurping bite, it engulfs the other dog. The swallowing dog’s side heaves and bulges momentarily. Soon after the motion ceases, a seventh mouth forms on the body of this hideous aberration. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The beast appears to be slightly larger in size after its sudden repast.}

The goblin dog (#3) on Kiwina momentarily slips in the blood-slickened grass, unable to land an attack on the centaur.

Dog #7 seems mesmerized by the fate of its pack mate and whines pitifully at the seven mouthed abomination.

Dog #11 rushes in, ignoring Sable and heading straight for Gothruk. Snarling viciously, it fails to land its bite.
(Sable, take an attack of opportunity against AC11 due to its charging.)

Dog #12 moves closer to the mutant dog and farther away from the sinkhole, staying just out of reach of Sable.

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If you have failed the fortitude save after being bitten, please put sickened [i] in your status.[i]

Goblin Dogs
AC 13
Dog 3: Undamaged
Dog 12: Undamaged
Dog 11: Undamaged
Dog 7: Undamaged

Mouther: 1 dmg
AC 17

Dog 1: Dead
Dog 2: Dead
Dog 4: Dead
Dog 5: Dead
Dog 6: Dead
Dog 8: Dead [consumed]
Dog 9: Dead
Dog 10: Dead

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +6 1d10+7 x3 | Status: Sickened, Raging (4/8) d20+7=19 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+2=17 ; d4=3 ; d20+2=17 ; d4=3 ;
Monday February 12th, 2018 9:44:26 PM
(Perception = 19) Off in the distance, Rolth notices the mouther thing get bigger after eating its friend. "Did you see that thing get biggerrrraaaalph" It's just too much for his innards, which do a bit of a flip flop at the sight. Nevertheless, there is a dog that has tasted his blood nearby, and Rolth tries to smash it, weakened as he is. (Glaive to hit dog #3 = 9, miss) When that doesn't work, he reluctantly steps forward to claw it. (5' step, paw #1 = 17, damage = 3, paw #2 = 17, damage = 3.) He just can't bring himself to bite it, even in his fury...ick.

Kiwina (Steve M) (12/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured d20+8=13 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=19 ; d6+2=8 ;
Monday February 12th, 2018 10:42:53 PM
(Roll: perception = 13)

"namib ianco vfefe," Kiwina shakes off the confusion and finds himself with a single enemy in striking distance, fortuitously flanked by Rolth. He makes two hoof attacks, hitting solidly with one. (to hit = 5 & 19; damage = 8)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Bit d20+6=21 ; d20+5=11 ;
Monday February 12th, 2018 11:53:42 PM
(Perception vs Spoiler=21, Attack=11)
Tsak notices the huge mutant dog seems to have gotten even bigger after eating poor #8!
He fires at dog #7 hoping to give it a clean death but the bolt goes wide.

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+4=7 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=15 ; 6d6+18=35 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2018 2:48:43 AM
Sable misses number 11 as it bolts past (rolled a 7), but notices the larger monstrosity (Perception 19)

Sable moves to flank number 11 (can’t see the label on the map) and swings (rolls a 7).

Sable also rolls a CRIT which confirms if an attacker comes into reach and provokes (AOO); for 35 damage.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+3=8 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2018 3:53:09 AM
Elyas is too distracted to notice anything change (perception 8)

Instead he takes a moment to cast magic weapon on his crossbow

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=19 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2018 7:07:56 AM
"Oh dear, it got bigger."

Falco watches the dog grow another another mouth and decides to retreat, unfortunatly he finds a dog directly behind him now. With a yelp he quickly gets some distance between himself and the enemies.

{Perception: 19 | Withdraw}

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=21 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+6=13 ; d8+1=4 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2018 11:45:30 AM
I rolled a WILL save Sunday and got a 13 but if I need to do it again WILL = 21
[Perception = 15]
Finnian observes the Battle from his perch up in the tree. He sees the creature growing but also sees another dog within its reach. Not wanting the Mouther to grow even more he fires at that dog (7)
[Attack=13, Damage=4]

The fight continues - DM Matt d20+2=5 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+5=14 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2018 10:05:29 PM
Rolth Niheow
(Perception = 19) Off in the distance, Rolth notices the mouther thing get bigger after eating its friend. "Did you see that thing get biggerrrraaaalph" It's just too much for his innards, which do a bit of a flip flop at the sight. Nevertheless, there is a dog that has tasted his blood nearby, and Rolth tries to smash it, weakened as he is.
-- Rolth’s claws dig in causing the dog to make a pained face. (dmg: 9) Doesn’t make it look any better... It attempts to fight back but Rolth’s blows knock the wind out of it and it misses.

Kiwina
"namib ianco vfefe," Kiwina shakes off the confusion and finds himself with a single enemy in striking distance, fortuitously flanked by Rolth. He makes two hoof attacks, hitting solidly with one.
Dog number 3 drops to the ground - dead

Tsak Rezar notices the huge mutant dog seems to have gotten even bigger after eating poor #8!
He fires at dog #7 hoping to give it a clean death but the bolt goes wide.

Sable misses number 11 as it bolts past, but notices the larger monstrosity
Sable moves to flank number 11 (can’t see the label on the map) and swings (rolls a 7).
#11 attacks Gothruk missing again. He growls and squares up for another bite.

Elyas cast magic weapon

Falco Ambersier
Falco watches the dog grow another another mouth and decides to retreat, unfortunatly he finds a dog directly behind him now. With a yelp he quickly gets some distance between himself and the enemies.
(OOC: Falco’s position on the map is off.. I tried to move him but I need more info… as of right now it looks like you come up very short. I did move you 30 feet South.)
(OOC: Sorry, missed that)
Finnian observes the Battle from his perch up in the tree. He sees the creature growing but also sees another dog within its reach. Not wanting the Mouther to grow even more he fires at that dog (7)
#12 races South toward the Mouther and stops 5 foot from it.
The Mouther moves West 15ft, it’s grotesque features become more and more noticable.
It’s malleable canine frame oozing everywhere.
It attempts to grapple #7 within long, oozy tentacles but it suddenly stops then stares forward. It steps forward and barks. The bark then turns into madness as it begins again to gibber. (Anyone not affected last time, and in range or 60 ft. DC 13 Will Save)

Kiwina (Steve M) (12/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured d20+3=6 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2018 10:15:02 PM
Seeing #3 fall, Kiwina moves just enough to attack the gibbering beast with his long spear (about 30' of his 50'). Unfortunately, he swings wide (to hit = 6).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +6 1d10+7 x3 | Status: Sickened, Raging (5/8) d20+4=15 ; d10+5=11 ; d20+4=7 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2018 10:18:42 PM
Rolth, fighting his rebellious gut and every instinct for self-preservation, lets out a roar and begins to move toward the gibbering horror. (Move action) He pulls up short and readies an attack with his glaive (standard action) if an opponent come's within reach (To hit = 15, damage = 11) If an opponent continues to close through his threatened area, he will make an AoO. (To hit = 7)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +6 1d10+7 x3 | Status: Sickened, Raging (5/8) d20+2=5 ; d100=46 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2018 10:23:15 PM
Forgot to roll the will save as I came into range. 5=fail.

Rolth was going to move up, right, but somehow got distracted by the hideous music, it's like a mental ball of string dipped in catnip. [b/]"Doing now I what was?"[/b]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Bit d20+1=18 ; d20+5=20 ; d8=8 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2018 10:36:45 PM
(SaveVsWill=18, Attack=21, Dmg=9)
Tsak slows his breathing. He drops the volume on the cry of the beast, the howls of the goblin dogs and the yells of his teammates. He sights with the crossbow at lucky#7 and lets fly...
He sees the bolt hit the dog and it definitely does damage.

(OOC apologies for mucking around with the damage, I looked at the wrong crossbow last time so did 1D4. And I keep forgetting to add the +1 to the rolls, hence the attack 21 and damage 9...)

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+6=21 ; 3d6+9=24 ; d20+4=13 ; 3d6+9=21 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2018 2:04:41 AM
Sable swings on number 11, 21 to hit for 24 damage. If #11 is dead, he will move just above #9 (moved on the map, was flanking 11 prior to move).

In case he is charged, AOO roll 13 - Damage 21

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=17 ; 2d6+6=10 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2018 6:05:39 AM
Gothruk attacks the mouther goblin dog, thankful for his long reach. It would be disgusting to have to get close to that thing.
To-hit: 17, Damage: 10

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+6=22 ; d8+2=3 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2018 6:09:11 AM
Elyas ignores the weird spunds of the mouther this time and fires a shot from his enhanced crossbow.

His aim is good, but the bolt doesn't do a whole lot.

22 to hit, 3 damage

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=22 ; d20+8=21 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2018 10:01:47 AM
{ooc: I do not remember where I started or had moved to but where you put me is fine. It is possible I miss counted but my move is only 20 feet not 30.}

Now in a safe position Falco waits and watches. Keen to see exactly what is happening when the many mouthed dog grows a new mouth.

[Know Arcane: 26 - What is it, vulnerabilities?}
[Know Dungeoneering: 21 What is it, vulnerabilities?}

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=24 ; d20+6=9 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2018 11:15:37 AM
Finnian is completely un-phased by the mouthers attempts to drive him mad and continues to rain down arrows but his companions are down there and his attempts to not hit them mean that he misses everything. [Attack=9]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Bit
Wednesday February 14th, 2018 8:39:30 PM
Tsak is worried about Sable. The big guy looks pretty beat up.
It looks like we're getting on top of this, can any of our magic healers help out Sable

The fight continues - DM Matt d20+2=16 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+7=22 ; d4=3 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2018 8:43:25 PM
Kiwina
Seeing #3 fall, Kiwina moves just enough to attack the gibbering beast with his long spear (about 30' of his 50'). Unfortunately, he swings wide.

Rolth Niheow
Rolth, fighting his rebellious gut and every instinct for self-preservation, lets out a roar and begins to move toward the gibbering horror.
Rolth was going to move up, right, but somehow got distracted by the hideous music, it's like a mental ball of string dipped in catnip. [b/]"Doing now I what was?"[/b]

Tsak slows his breathing. He drops the volume on the cry of the beast, the howls of the goblin dogs and the yells of his teammates. He sights with the crossbow at lucky#7 and lets fly...
He sees the bolt hit the dog and it definitely does damage.
#7 Dog falls

Sable kills #11 and moves just above #9

Gothruk attacks the mouther goblin dog, thankful for his long reach. It would be disgusting to have to get close to that thing.
To-hit: 17, Damage: 10

Elyas ignores the weird spunds of the mouther this time and fires a shot from his enhanced crossbow.
His aim is good, but the bolt doesn't do a whole lot.
22 to hit, 3 damage

Falco Ambersier
{ooc: No worries.. :)}
Now in a safe position Falco waits and watches. Keen to see exactly what is happening when the many mouthed dog grows a new mouth.

[Know Arcane: 26 - What is it, vulnerabilities?}
[Know Dungeoneering: 21 What is it, vulnerabilities?}
Falco only Highlight to display spoiler: {Can’t tell you what it is vulnerable too but I can tell you that it is immune to critical hits, precision damage and cannot be flanked. }

Finnian is completely un-phased by the mouthers attempts to drive him mad and continues to rain down arrows but his companions are down there and his attempts to not hit them mean that he misses everything.

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#12 charges Kiwina and tears into his right arm. (Attack: 16 Hit: 6 dmg)

The Mouther targets Finnian with an free action acidic spit. (Attack: 22)(You are blind for 3 rounds unless you pass a DC 15 Fortitude save
It then moves back 20 feet, while leaving HH 34 soft and muddy and difficult to traverse for 1 min.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +6 1d10+7 x3 | Status: Sickened, Raging (6/8) d20+2=19 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2018 9:50:36 PM
"Oh yeah, that's what I was doing" (Will save =19, success vs gibbering!) Rolth moves southward, gearing up for a charge next turn.

Kiwina (Steve M) (06/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured d20+3=22 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=22 ; d6+2=6 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2018 10:41:37 PM
If Kiwina is able to use an AoO on #12 as it charges, the rolls are to hit = 22, damage = 4.

Kiwina attacks #12 with his hooves, then backs up a step. (to hit = 8, 22; damage from the one hit = 6)

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+4=8 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2018 2:23:47 AM
Sable says, “It’s true, I could use some healing”

Sable move to within striking distance of the Mouther and swings, (AC 8).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=24 ; d8+2=3 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2018 6:31:05 AM
(Attack: Point Blank Shot=24, Damage=3)
Tsak shoots at the goblin dog attacking Kiwina (#12).
Kiwina, duck!
He hits the mangy mutt but doesn't seem to do much damage.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+3=20 ; d6+1=3 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2018 7:15:52 AM
Seeing one of the dogs somewhat isolated Falco launches a small dart of acid at the creature while yelling to the others.

"Petals, Surrounding this thing will be of no use, it cannot be flanked. Given how it can see it will be hard to land a particularly effective strike on the creature as well." {ooc: no crits or percision damage}

{Acid Dart @ 12 | Hit: 20 vs Touch | Dam: 3}

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+6=17 ; d8+2=5 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2018 8:27:07 AM
Elyas calmly reloads his crossbow and tries again, firing at the gibbering creature with his magical crossbow.

17 to hit
5 damage

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=20 ; d20+6=25 ; d8+1=5 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2018 11:03:20 AM
The acid burns his eyes but he is able to fight past the pain and retain his eyesight. He follows the creature with his bow as it retreats and takes a shot at the mouther. [Fort=20 PASS, Attack=25, Damage=5]

Gothruk (BatMark subbing for Logan) d20+4=14 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2018 9:33:38 PM
Gothruk moves south to put the smackdown on the mouthy foe, but doesn't quite connect. (Guisarme to hit = 14, miss)

And continues. [DMs Matt and John] d20+2=10 ; d20+7=18 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2018 9:56:27 PM
Rolth Niheow "Oh yeah, that's what I was doing" Rolth moves southward, gearing up for a charge next turn.

Kiwina attacks as the dog charges, causing the dog to hesitate, the he lands with a hoof (total of 10 damage to 12)

Tsak Rezar doesn’t think much of his shot but it knocks the dog unconscious before it can raise a paw

Sable says, “It’s true, I could use some healing”
Sable move to within striking distance of the Mouther and swings, (AC 8).

Falco Ambersier Seeing one of the dogs somewhat isolated Falco launches a small dart of acid at the creature while yelling to the others.
"Petals, Surrounding this thing will be of no use, it cannot be flanked. Given how it can see it will be hard to land a particularly effective strike on the creature as well." {ooc: no crits or percision damage}

Elyas Elyas calmly reloads his crossbow and tries again, firing at the gibbering creature with his magical crossbow.

Gothruk moves in for the attack but is unable to get through the creature’s defenses.

The remaining dog attacks Kiwina missing with an angry growl.

The Mouther is alone in the woods with many angry Petals but she isn’t worried.
The others hurt but Sable’s swing at her, hurt. “But we were friends,” she thought to herself. “Not in this world,” she reminded herself. “Ok..”

The Mouther stepped back 10 feet and looked Sable in the eye.. Then spit.
(Attack: 18 - Sable is blinded for 4 rounds unless he makes a DC 15 Fort Save)
She sees Rolth approach and spit again, this time missing.
She them forms her best “Come at me face.”

Kiwina (Steve M) (06/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured d20+3=10 ; d3=2 ; d20+3=8 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2018 10:20:49 PM
Kiwina attacks the dog that just attacked him, with his hooves again. (to hit = 10 & 8, the d3 was a mistake) He then takes a step back.

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+4=8 ;
Friday February 16th, 2018 1:56:27 AM
Fort Save - 8

”Darn it, right in the eye.”

Sable takes a 5 foot step back and goes into a total defensive stance...

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+6=11 ; d8+2=7 ;
Friday February 16th, 2018 4:07:30 AM
Elyas tries again to shoot into the mouther, as he is out of magic for the day and in need of sleep.

11 to hit, 7 damage

Keep at it, it has to go down soon!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +4 1d10+5 x3 | Status: Sickened, Raging (7/8) d20+4=19 ; d10+5=9 ;
Friday February 16th, 2018 6:32:19 AM
Rolth is spitting mad. He swallows the bile rising up in his throat and moves up to striking range, swinging his glaive that lands with a satisfying smack. (To hit = 19, Damage = 9) "I hope you felt that, you disgusting creature!" Remembering Falco's proclaimed wisdom on this thing (good job on the knowledge rolls!), Rolth looks closer and wonders, "Did I actually hurt this thing, or did it just ooze away from my mighty blow?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+3=21 ; d6+1=2 ;
Friday February 16th, 2018 6:57:46 AM
Advancing with the others but still keeping a good distance Falco launches another Acid Dart at the beast.

{Hit: 21 vs Touch | Damage:2}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=23 ; 2d6+6=9 ; d20+4=10 ;
Friday February 16th, 2018 2:00:46 PM
Gothruk takes a 5ft step towards the creature then attacks.
To-hit =23, Damage = 9

He's not going to let this thing get away, though he's cautious now that it's spitting some horrible liquid.
AOO in case it tries to get away.
To hit = 10
No point rolling damage.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=12 ;
Friday February 16th, 2018 7:08:30 PM
[ooc I don't know if I hit it yesterday, or if damage was recorded because Finnian is not on the recap but...]

He fires again and misses [12 to hit]
(Dm: Sorry about that.. yes you did)

The fight continues - DM Matt d20+5=7 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=17 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=6 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+5=17 ; d4+1=3 ;
Friday February 16th, 2018 9:04:38 PM
Kiwina attacks the dog that just attacked him, with his hooves again. He then takes a step back.
-- The unconscious dog sighs, with a final breath and dies.
Sable
”Darn it, right in the eye.”
Sable takes a 5 foot step back and goes into a total defensive stance...
Elyas tries again to shoot into the mouther, as he is out of magic for the day and in need of sleep.
“Keep at it, it has to go down soon!”
-- Elyas tries to keep his head up

Rolth Niheow is spitting mad. He swallows the bile rising up in his throat and moves up to striking range, swinging his glaive that lands with a satisfying smack.
"I hope you felt that, you disgusting creature!" Remembering Falco's proclaimed wisdom on this thing (good job on the knowledge rolls!), Rolth looks closer and wonders, "Did I actually hurt this thing, or did it just ooze away from my mighty blow?

Falco Ambersier
Advancing with the others but still keeping a good distance Falco launches another Acid Dart at the beast.

Gothruk Gore
Gothruk takes a 5ft step towards the creature then attacks.

He's not going to let this thing get away, though he's cautious now that it's spitting some horrible liquid.

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“Well you know what they say. A Mouther has to mouth,” she said to herself.
The Mouther moved toward Rolth. The mouths along her canine body began to shoot from her. They attached to anything within reach.
1st mouth: missed
2nd mouth: missed
3rd mouth - grabs Rolth: AC 17 3 Dmg, plus grappled and blood drain.
4th mouth: Missed
5th mouth: AC 25 5 Dmg (Anyone within 5 feet of the creature)
6th mouth: A.c. 17 Dmg (Anyone other player within 5 feet)

Mouther:
AC 17
HP 46 - 42

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday February 16th, 2018 9:32:02 PM
Tsak moves and passes a healing potion to Sable.
He then prepares to attack the mouther with his crossbow next turn.

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d8+1=4 ;
Saturday February 17th, 2018 2:39:03 AM
Sable says, "I hate to use up a potion, thanks does anyone have a healing spell left?"

Sable will delay, to right before the Mouther's move before drinking the potion. If he receives no other healing, potions heals 4 HP.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+6=7 ;
Saturday February 17th, 2018 7:39:01 AM
Elyas tries another shot, but the crossbow misfires and the bolt goes flying way off in the distance

Natural 1 on the attack roll...

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=20 ; d8+1=2 ;
Saturday February 17th, 2018 9:51:08 AM
Finnian fires again. Its a straight shot but a weak one. "I can't draw the cord back far enough up here," he thinks to himself, "Better than being on the ground though."

"I've run out of healing for the day, but I can help heal tomorrow" he calls out after hearing his friends asking for help.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (17/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 16) | Morning Star +2 1d8+5 x3 | Status: Sickened, Raging, Grappled (8/8) d20+2=22 ; d20+2=22 ; d8+5=9 ; d8+5=11 ; d20=13 ; d20=10 ;
Saturday February 17th, 2018 2:28:23 PM
Rolth, caught in the hideous sucking maw of the beast, is forced to drop his glaive, but manages to snatch up his morning star from its loop on his belt. With a last gasp of fury, he swings and claws wildly at the thing. (Morning star = crit confirmed, 20 damage; Paw 1 13 = miss; Paw 2 10 = miss) With his last gasp of rage, he smashes the thing like there is no tomorrow--because otherwise there might not be.

(OOC: Gosh I hope that is enough, I'm out of rage after this round is over! Sickened and grappled is tough!)

Kiwina (Steve M) (06/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured
Saturday February 17th, 2018 5:16:37 PM
Kiwina reasons that if Rolth is right and this thing is not being hurt by their weapons, a different attack might be better. He spends this round preparing a flask of oil with a fuse -- and what treant is going to get upset with a little fire, he wonders, when they seem to have all gone off.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+4=19 ; 2d6+6=8 ; d20+4=11 ;
Sunday February 18th, 2018 12:35:04 AM
Gothruk jumps back 5ft as the heads pop out of the creature and start trying to bite and grab anything close to it. He's going to attack it again.
Attack = 19, Damage = 8 :'(

AOO = 11, no damage roll needed.

Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing
Sunday February 18th, 2018 4:05:17 PM
Sable drinks the potion.

(HP adjusted)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+3=12 ; d3=2 ;
Monday February 19th, 2018 9:15:08 AM
Thoughtfully freaked out by the mouther Falco summons a small glob of acid that he tosses at the creature.

{Hit: 12 vs Touch}
{Damage: 2}

As soon as the acid leaves his hand he takes a couple of steps backwards.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday February 19th, 2018 7:24:51 PM
Kiwina I have another healing potion, let me know if you want to use it. I'd rather finish the fight with less potions and more petals than the other way around

THE FINALE? [DMs Matt and John]
Monday February 19th, 2018 7:44:30 PM
Tsak Rezar passes a healing potion to Sable then prepares to attack the mouther with his crossbow next turn.

Elyas tries another shot, but the crossbow misfires and the bolt goes flying way off in the distance...

Finnian fires again and lets Sable know he is out of healing for the day. The shot lands, but it doesn’t pierce the rubbery hide of the foul beast.

Sable, learning there is no healing coming, takes the potion, healing 4 HP.

Kiwina reasons that if Rolth is right and this thing is not being hurt by their weapons, a different attack might be better. He spends this round preparing a flask of oil with a fuse -- and what treant is going to get upset with a little fire, he wonders, when they seem to have all gone off.

Rolth Niheow, caught in the hideous sucking maw of the beast, is forced to drop his glaive, but manages to snatch up his morning star from its loop on his belt. With a last gasp of fury, he swings and claws wildly at the thing. With his last gasp of rage, he smashes the thing like there is no tomorrow--because otherwise there might not be. The claws cause no harm, but the morning star lands solidly on the mouther, rewarding him with the satisfying feel of crushed bones and collapsing internal organs.

Gothruk Gore Gothruk jumps back as the heads pop out of the creature and start trying to bite and grab anything close to it. He successfully lands an attack as well.

Falco Ambersier summons a small glob of acid that he tosses at the creature that sizzles satisfyingly as it hits.

The mouther hisses/howls/shrieks/squeals/blasphemes/rasperries/yodels as it collapses quivering onto the ground. Its cacophonous death wails fade as its collective mouths are absorbed into the sanguineous mass.

Bloodied, low on spells, and some sickened from the illness which racked these creatures, the Petals realize the fight is over.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (17/26 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 17) | Status: Sickened, Fatigued, Rage Expended (8/8)
Monday February 19th, 2018 8:25:33 PM
Rolth staggers back a short distance from the loathsome thing, waves of fatigue and illness bringing him to his knees. It is all he can do to lean down and drag his fallen glaive away with him as he goes. He kneels to try to catch his breath. "That dog got its teeth into me, and I think some of the sickness came with it. Can someone check out these wounds? And is anyone else in the same plight?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (13/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 17) | Status: Sickened, Fatigued, Rage Expended (8/8)
Monday February 19th, 2018 8:28:49 PM
(OOC Correction to HPs in the header, given that Rolth's rage ended. Yay, he didn't fall unconscious!)

Kiwina (Steve M) (06/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured d20+7=20 ; d20+7=9 ;
Monday February 19th, 2018 9:58:27 PM
"We need rest and healing," Kiwina says, "but we have this glowing crystal over there. Do we dare leave it to act on the next creature that happens by?" Kiwina will examine Rolth's and Sable's wounds if they wish, but can't do much to help out in the short term unless they've been poisoned or diseased. (Heal = 20, 9 respectively)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday February 20th, 2018 4:47:13 AM
I'm really uncomfortable staying near the crystal for too long. I think we should withdraw and spend a day healing the party. Also I'm at a loss as to how we learn more about it, does anyone have any ideas? I definitely think that going into the crater and touching it is a really bad idea. I don't know how we stop it from affecting other creatures, although anything with any sense will steer well clear of this place I should imagine
Tsak is prepared to look after a number of the party and provide long term care for the next day or two.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday February 20th, 2018 6:56:23 AM
Realizing that many of the Petals are feeling bad effects from the mouther Falco sighs.

"A pyrrhic victory it seems but a victory none the less. It is too bad that as I learn more spells there is little avenue to help heal."

He looks at the crater and moves a little closer, still keeping some distance.

"Fasinating thing really and I would love to look at it closer but Tsak you may be right, a day of healing may be needed if fates allow it that is.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17
Tuesday February 20th, 2018 9:56:05 AM
as much as i want to see what that crystal is, i don't think we are up for another fight if something were to happen. What if one of us goes berserk?

Elyas favors spending the night resting, perhaps asking the treants for help in watching the hole overnight

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=7 ;
Tuesday February 20th, 2018 4:58:58 PM
"I will be ready to heal tomorrow. I may also be able to help identify the disease if we are unclear" Finnian says climbing out of the tree. He tries to help Kiwana diagnose the disease, but is too tired to be of any use. [Heal Aid=7 Fail]

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday February 20th, 2018 6:24:43 PM
Sable says, “It’s true, I could use some healing”

Sable move to within striking distance of the Mouther and swings, (AC 8).

Said what?? - DM Matt
Tuesday February 20th, 2018 8:29:45 PM
A wave of fatigue washes over the group. Some of you are painfully sick with a terrible itch and a rash that is spreading. You feel as if you have a fever and your belly lurches but you are wide awake.
The treants begin to step back into the picture as small earthquakes shake the ground.
“What happened here?” Says Michael standing over the Mouther. “I have not seen one of these in a century.”
“This is not just a Mouther, Micheal,” Eleena says. “This is an abomination of nature. We need to examine these. Can someone bring them to the cave system over there?” She points to a dark section of the forest lit by torchlight.
Suddenly, a noise erupts from the crystal. Micheal stands over it, with the stone in his large wooden hands.
Effects of the sound…
All within 10ft must make a DC (20 + 2) Fort Save or gain the Deafened AND Stunned Conditions
All within 30ft must make a DC (15 + 2) Fort Save or gain the Deafened Condition
All within 60ft must make a DC (10 + 2) Fort Save or gain the Deafened Condition

Eleena curses but nothing can be heard over the noise of the crystal. Micheal, realizing what he has done drops the crystal and falls backward Deafened and stunned.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (13/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 17) | Status: Sickened, Fatigued, Rage Expended (8/8) d20+2=8 ; d20+7=19 ;
Tuesday February 20th, 2018 9:02:12 PM
Rolth's sensitive ears, already tortured by the weird keening of the mouther, are overwhelmed by this latest outburst, and shut down in protest. (Fort save = 8) He thinks un-Woldian thoughts about hasty young treants. He looks around to see what else the crystal might be doing--or causing others to do... (Perception = 19)

Kiwina (Steve M) (06/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured d20+6=14 ; d20+8=14 ;
Tuesday February 20th, 2018 9:43:57 PM
(roll: fort = 14)

Kiwina is irritated by the noise, but unaffected. He looks to see how the others are doing, then to see what may be coming to investigate the noise. (perception = 14)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=11 ; d20+6=24 ;
Tuesday February 20th, 2018 10:54:51 PM
(Perception=11, FortSave=24)
What the heck is that noise? Tsak looks all around, both to locate the source (of course, that aweful crystal!) and to check what else is in the area.
Eleena, please, is it possible for the treants to guard that crystal for 2 days whilst we rest and heal our wounded? Hopefully by then we will have learned more and will have some idea of what to do with, or about, the horrid thing.

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+4=18 ;
Wednesday February 21st, 2018 2:00:07 AM
Sable, still blinded by acid, does not succumb to the assault upon his hearing. Fort 18

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+2=20 ;
Wednesday February 21st, 2018 4:04:46 AM
Elyas puts his hands to his ears, already sensitive from the first time today that he went deaf. Luckily, this time he is able to keep from losing his hearing - Fort save 20.

Don't touch that! He yells, but realizes the Treant is standing dazed and probably doesn't hear anything.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+1=7 ;
Wednesday February 21st, 2018 6:49:40 AM
Falco claps his hands over his ears but he is to late as the sound of the crystal suddenly stops along with all sound. He stumbles backwards away from the crystal looking around confused and more then a little afraid.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=11 ;
Wednesday February 21st, 2018 9:17:03 AM
[Fort=11 It stands to reason that if I was helping Kiwina I would be over there, but I never moved so...]

The loud boom startles Finnian and he jumps, turning around ready (but not) for another fight. It is then that he realizes that he can't hear. "Can you hear? What happened? I can't hear," Finnian yells over the sound of nothingness.

Michael's Roots - DM Matt d20=5 ; d20=20 ; d20=1 ; d20=18 ;
Wednesday February 21st, 2018 8:31:09 PM
Michael stands motionless, his carved black eyes are closed or missing. It’s hard to tell between the seams of wooden bark.
The crystal sits against Michael’s roots, which seem to be dug into the soft dirt within the meteorite site.
It pulsates Rolth and Kiwina only Highlight to display spoiler: { you noise the crystal changes colors but those colors are slowly being overwhelmed by red. }

- Eleena looks at Tsak, she grinds her wooden teeth as she glares at Michael. “Guard the crystal for you?”
Sense Motive vs DC 5: Highlight to display spoiler: { You sense a great deal of compassion mixed with a traditional mixture of treant dogma that seems to be a struggle. Also, Eleena is emotional, but unwilling to show it, about Michael’s situation. }
She pauses. Her wooden features soften.
“I think we can arrange something for you.”

(Everyone take 600 XP for an excellent fight. This should bring you up to Level 3)

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Rolth Niheow sensitive ears, already tortured by the weird keening of the mouther, are overwhelmed by this latest outburst, and shut down in protest. He thinks un-Woldian thoughts about hasty young treants. He looks around to see what else the crystal might be doing--or causing others to do...

Kiwina is irritated by the noise, but unaffected. He looks to see how the others are doing, then to see what may be coming to investigate the noise.

Tsak Rezar
What the heck is that noise? Tsak looks all around, both to locate the source (of course, that aweful crystal!) and to check what else is in the area.
Eleena, please, is it possible for the treants to guard that crystal for 2 days whilst we rest and heal our wounded? Hopefully by then we will have learned more and will have some idea of what to do with, or about, the horrid thing.

Sable still blinded by acid, does not succumb to the assault upon his hearing.

Elyas puts his hands to his ears, already sensitive from the first time today that he went deaf. Luckily, this time he is able to keep from losing his hearing
“Don't touch that!” He yells, but realizes the Treant is standing dazed and probably doesn't hear anything.

Falco Ambersier claps his hands over his ears but he is to late as the sound of the crystal suddenly stops along with all sound. He stumbles backwards away from the crystal looking around confused and more then a little afraid.

Finnian
The loud boom startles Finnian and he jumps, turning around ready (but not) for another fight. It is then that he realizes that he can't hear. "Can you hear? What happened? I can't hear,"Finnian yells over the sound of nothingness.

What in the Wold is going on?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+6=7 ;
Wednesday February 21st, 2018 10:00:24 PM
Gothruk, is standing too far away from the crystal so it's noise didn't hurt him as much as the others.
He smiles a little at Finnian, yelling for answers even though he wouldn't be able to hear them, and starts climbing out of the crater, after picking up his sun-rod. He wants to make sure there is nothing else around that might attack his weakened party. With the sun-rod in one hand and his Guisarme in the other he walks around trying to see if anything is hiding in the darkness.
Perception 1D20+6=7

Kiwina (Steve M) (06/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured
Wednesday February 21st, 2018 10:44:50 PM
"I wonder why it's turning red," Kiwina says, pointing to the crystal. "Eleena, do you think we should move the crystal away from Michael? I notice he's still touching it." If Eleena does not object, Kiwina will use his spear to nudge the crystal out of contact with the treant.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=11 ;
Wednesday February 21st, 2018 11:15:49 PM
(Sense Motive=11)
Thank you, Lady of the Forest
Tsak moves to help Sable by washing his eyes with fresh water to help with the acid burn.
He will bind the wound if necessary.
Tsak then shepherds Sable, Finnian, Falco and Rolth to a quiet area away from the crystal and gets them all to sit down and drink some water.
He keeps an eye on Gothruk during his search for beasties, so as not to be caught unawares.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+1=7 ; d20+1=3 ;
Thursday February 22nd, 2018 4:05:59 AM
Sense motive 7

Elyas sees the struggle in Eleena's actions, even if the expression of her wooden face doesn't change. As much as Michael's mannerisms were getting to Elyas, he feels for the treant and hates seeing him in such a state, or thinking of how the crystal might affect him.

Elyas follows the petals to the clearing as they settle in to rest.

I am not much of a healer, but please tell me what I can do to help he tries to help with some healing, but fumbles through it (heal = 3)

He sits down heavily and starts to read his spellbook

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Deafened
Thursday February 22nd, 2018 5:56:36 AM
Rolth sees Kiwina moving to touch the crystal with his spear and shouts in the too-loud voice of the recently deafened, "DON'T TOUCH IT, KIWINA, THAT'S WHAT SET IT OFF IN THE FIRST PLACE! I DON'T LIKE THAT RED COLOR IT IS SHIFTING TO! Eleena, can we help you make Michael move away? He looks rooted to the spot" With that, Rolth will join those who move some distance away, hopefully to a spot of relative safety from the crystal's effects.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20=17 ;
Thursday February 22nd, 2018 6:57:56 AM
{know Nature: 17+8=25}

Still backing away and covering his ears Falco tries to work out what is happening to Michael.

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing
Thursday February 22nd, 2018 7:12:24 AM
”Thank you, Tsak”, Sable says as his eyes clear.

Sable moves away from the crystal - he is really not feeling well...

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday February 22nd, 2018 6:13:36 PM
Finnian stumbles around, completely lost without his senses.

Do Treants hibernate? - DM Matt
Thursday February 22nd, 2018 7:53:28 PM
Falco Ambersier
Still backing away and covering his ears Falco tries to work out what is happening to Michael.
Falco discovers that Michael has taken root within the crater, next to the crystal.
Tsak thanks Eleena and helps Sable wash out his eyes.
Sable thanks Tsak and is feeling ill. The itch and a purplish rash spreads North.
Sable, Finnian, Falco, Rolth, Tsak
Elyas sees the struggle in Eleena's actions, even if the expression of her wooden face doesn't change. As much as Michael's mannerisms were getting to Elyas, he feels for the treant and hates seeing him in such a state, or thinking of how the crystal might affect him.
Elyas follows the petals to the clearing as they settle in to rest.
I am not much of a healer, but please tell me what I can do to help he tries to help with some healing, but fumbles through it.
He sits down heavily and starts to read his spellbook.
Rolth sees Kiwina moving to touch the crystal with his spear and shouts in the too-loud voice of the recently deafened, "DON'T TOUCH IT, KIWINA, THAT'S WHAT SET IT OFF IN THE FIRST PLACE! I DON'T LIKE THAT RED COLOR IT IS SHIFTING TO! Eleena, can we help you make Michael move away? He looks rooted to the spot"

- Eleena looks to Michael, then turns to Rolth
“Michael has become dormant. He has “rooted” within the crater. It’s unfortunate but nothing can be done to resolve it. Michael will unroot after some time. There is no need to worry about the young treant.”

Gothruk Gore searches for trouble but sees very little as Finnian stumbles around.

"I wonder why it's turning red," Kiwina says, pointing to the crystal. "Eleena, do you think we should move the crystal away from Michael? I notice he's still touching it." If Eleena does not object, Kiwina will use his spear to nudge the crystal out of contact with the treant.
The noise from the crystal increases till finally the music crescendos. The red grass surrounding the crystal starts to envelop it. The marvel of colours in the crystal are poluted into glowing shades of blood red. The crystal begins to pulsate as the nearby tendrils of grass begin to grow and spread along the ground at an alarming rate, as if masses of red worms wriggling their way forward. Finally the crystal can take the strain no longer. The crystal starts to ever so slowly fade to black before instantly returning to a bright, bloody red sending waves of energy outwards.

Then… silence. Everything is quiet and still. It’s as if time has stopped for everything except the party. Above the crystal is a vortex of magical and wondrous colours. Other than the party it is the only thing that is still moving. Everything else looks to be under some sort of time stop. The party hears a soft echoey voice come from the vortex “Quickly. There isn’t much time. Step into the portal”.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday February 22nd, 2018 8:25:14 PM
ROLTH STOP YELLING AT EVERYONE!
It doesn't help, but it makes Tsak feel better.
Then the vortex opens and a voice talks.
Oh Great! thinks Tsak. A trans-dimensional-crystal-dwelling-poltergeist is inviting us over for tea.
He turns to see the reactions of the rest of the petals and whether those affected by deafness were actually able to hear the voice.
Tsak then shrugs his shoulders and starts to head toward the portal, because that's obviously where the party is at... (He will assist any members of the party that didn't hear the voice or need help entering the portal)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Bold
Thursday February 22nd, 2018 9:01:11 PM
Rolth thinks to himself, "What would Zeoll do? Besides nap, I mean." Outwardly, he gets his familiar grin on and leaps through the portal, yelling, "FOR DOMI! FOR THE WLA! FOR THE EIGHT PETALED ROSE! Oh, sorry Tsak."

Kiwina (Steve M) (06/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured
Thursday February 22nd, 2018 9:38:12 PM
"I did not do that!" Kiwina tells Rolth.

"Who are you, and what do you want?" he asks the disembodied voice. As the closest of the party to the crystal where this thing appeared, he hopes it cannot reach out. And he does not relish the thought of being summoned to fight for a wizard from some other plane.

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing
Thursday February 22nd, 2018 11:27:23 PM
Sable is ready to step through the portal, as it might either help with his sickness or quickly end it all - either way, sweet relief.

Sable will be the last to leave - waiting for other members to make it through safely.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17
Friday February 23rd, 2018 4:56:21 AM
Elyas sighs heavily as the portal comes up Here we go again...

He is tired but healthy, and really wants to rest in order to refresh his spells, but he will follow the others rather than be left behind with the treants.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday February 23rd, 2018 7:16:07 AM
Falco sees the portal open and has a ton of questions but Rolth jumps in to quickly.

I guess this is how legends are born. he think before grabbing his nose and jumping in as well.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Friday February 23rd, 2018 7:42:01 AM
Gothruk will put his guisarme across his back, an arm around Sable and help him through the portal.
Muttering to himself This is just silly, this is just silly, this is just silly....

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday February 23rd, 2018 7:41:18 PM
Finnian follows Rolth quietly. "This is outrageous," he thinks to himself as he walks through the portal.

Wayawu - DM Matt d20+4=7 ;
Friday February 23rd, 2018 8:33:54 PM
The Wold shifts as the party moves into in the swirling multicolored whirlwind With a final swirl of distorted colors of red, blue, purple, yellow and greens, everything goes black.

The party has travelled via portal to the Vales of Twilight, an outer plane ruled by Fae Queen Maab, who shelters in her valleys many of the creatures, peoples, and places that once existed in the Wold, but no more. You move as in a dream over misty dim hills, peeking into the magical valleys below you. You fly over one vale, where you see a beautiful ancient elf city, with amazing towers under a magical dome. In another vale you see herds of giant thundering lizards as big as houses. in another, you see rolling hills covered in singing flowers unlike anything you have seen in the Wold. The magic that moves you slows as you approach a wide valley with a flat floor, covered in tall grasses. Near the center of the valley you see a lodge, like a half cylinder on its side, woven of grasses over massive rib-bones of ancient monsters long dead. Grass mats cover the top of the lodge, except where holes allow cookfire smoke to escape. The magic sets you down outside this lodge. You have come to Wayawu, a Manfri refuge.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=12 ;
Saturday February 24th, 2018 1:21:09 AM
(Perception=12)
Despite the chaos surrounding the crystal, and what is currently happening in the Wold, Tsak assumes that now is not the time to fight. He sheathes his weapons and has a good look around to see what he can deduce about the neighborhood the petals now find themselves in.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Saturday February 24th, 2018 5:43:23 AM
Elyas looks around in wonder as they come to a stop, taking in the sights of this strange realm. He has heard stories of the Vales of Twilight, but never imagined actually seeing it!

He is quiet as he looks around, not sure what to do or say

(OOC - Dang it! I picked a couple new knowledge skills this level, and was really considering knowledge planes but went with Nature since that's what we had been needing! next time...)

Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured
Saturday February 24th, 2018 9:44:02 AM
Thunderation! Kiwina thinks. Well, whoever it is doesn't seem to have brought us straight to a battle. Maybe we'll have time to recover and reprovision.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Relieved d20+10=14 ;
Saturday February 24th, 2018 10:19:59 AM
Rolth is bedazzled by this wondrous place. "I once met a sorceress in the Dream Lands who was wise in the ways of the Manfri and the Weave. This must be a doubly strange and powerful place, to be a cross between the Sargrass Plains and the Vales of Twilight. What an adventure!" Rolth looks carefully for signs of any inhabitants, along with any clues that might provide warning or insight into potential dangers and opportunities here. (Perception = 14)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Sunday February 25th, 2018 4:29:06 PM
Gothruk has no idea what he's seeing, all he knows is he has been summoned by something far more powerful any party member. He is not put at ease by the environment but thinks that it is best not keep who or whatever summoned him waiting. Moving forwards he knocks on the door.
Hello? He says in his gruff voice.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Sunday February 25th, 2018 9:29:06 PM
I really hope therenare some beds over there id be much less bothered about traveling to another plane if I wernt so tired

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday February 26th, 2018 7:09:12 AM
The moment he steps though the portal one thought enters Falcos mind Vales of Twilight.

I thought it would take a great deal of study and power to get here... simply wonderful!

"What an adventure indeed Rolth, what an adventure. If we survive it it what tales we will have."

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+7=10 ;
Monday February 26th, 2018 6:27:08 PM
Sable takes a hard look around, Perception 10, but is distracted by the spreading disease.

”Maybe someone here can help stop the spread of the disease before I try and gulp down one of you...”

Wayawu - DM Matt
Monday February 26th, 2018 9:07:44 PM
A simple “come in” greets the Petals after Gothruk knocks upon the door. Sitting inside the lodge is a Manfri tribal leader (“Mahyawu”) sitting cross legged and looking into a firepit. The walls on the inside of this refuge look like smokey mirrors and not at all like the grass shell that covers this place. The “veil of time and place” shifts within the mirrors allowing you to other small groups meeting at various times within the conversation. Some have finished the conversation and are walking away, while others are waiting to speak. They are simular in size to your group.
Mahyawu is shorter than even a halfling or a gnome with the dark skin, white hair and grey eyes typical of his people. He is wearing an outfit made from a combination of hide, grass, beads and feathers. His boots are made from beast hide and his leggings are made by an intricate weaving of grass and a lighter beast hide. His vest is also made of some sort of leather that is the same type of hide used in leggings but adorned with various beads made from stone, glass and even steelgrass and pottery. His headdress is large for his small frame is made from woven grass with rows of feathers traversing down Mahyawu’s back. He is old by Manfri standards and has the wisdom you would expect with age.
Mahyawu speaks in a soft echoey voice identical to the one encouraging you to step into the vortex. He speaks not only with his soft voice but with animated hand gestures as well (sign language). When he talks about being “Mahyawu” he holds his hand out as if making a stop sign. Some may think this as being standoffish, but this is how the Manfri state their names.
The Mahyawu, the Manfi then becomes silent. He does not answer questions. He turns his attention to the firepit and, without touching the flames, pulls from the fire an image.
Red Bloodweed grows beneath the Crystal Mountains, causing the image to shake. The tremors, however small can be felt even beneath your feet. The vibrations cause the mountains to explode and rain down meteorites.
The flames glow red as the image shows the Bloodweed growing quickly, enveloping and covering all parts of the Wold. Even great cities are covered in the weed. The animals and people have either succumbed to the disease or have perished.
Mahyawu then turns and faces the group. “All is grass” will be fulfilled. Life as the Wold knows it will be changed. The Manfri prophesy has been fulfilled.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Boggled d20+4=7 ;
Monday February 26th, 2018 9:29:46 PM
With hand out in the same sign, Rolth says, "Many Shadows, Mahyawu Weaver, I am Rolth Niheow. So it is woven, so let it be done. Is this the Last Thread for the Wold, or can my Shady Pack, the Eight Petaled Rose, take some Moonshadow Pick to bring the Warp of this situation low? I must say, the White Hands have been set against us, and this day has most assuredly not been Waxed." (Diplomacy = 7)

Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20=18 ;
Monday February 26th, 2018 11:42:41 PM
Kiwina watches the display, and sees the unnatural growth of the bloodweed. He does not see the grass conquering the ocean, taking small comfort from that. "You said there isn't much time. Mine are a direct people. Please, simply state why you have asked us to come. . . Or even better," Kiwina says after thinking a bit, indicating Sable, "our friend here seems to be affected by the grass. Can you help him?" (Roll: diplomacy = 18)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Tuesday February 27th, 2018 4:58:38 AM
what would you have us do? Surely there is a reason you have called so many here, and not just to say we're all doomed. How do we fight the grass?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday February 27th, 2018 7:06:50 AM
I was right, this will be an adventure.

Falco listens / watches and nods along. Rolth seems to have a talent for the poetic that makes the halfling smile. Best wait and see if any of this is answered. We would not have been summoned if there was no chance of helping.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday February 27th, 2018 3:59:25 PM
"who is attacking to Wold, can the grass be stopped?" Finnian worries about the Treants and what will become of them. "Just as we finish winning the prize and start to make a name for ourselves this happens. he wonders to himself as he sits and listens.

Wayawu - DM Matt d20=14 ;
Tuesday February 27th, 2018 8:09:56 PM
Mahyawu seems turns to Kiwina and addresses his question first.
“I will start with the easy question and the despicable answer. I, cannot remove disease but there is a man, named Wenhu close by. Tell him I sent you and he will give you what you seek.”
To Rolth Niheow, “You speak in riddles, my son. I unfortunately listen only in Elegy… poetry.”
“Is there a question within those beautiful words?”
To those that want to know what can be done:
He turns back to the flames, from the show a vision. A circle of 9 symbols. Lines go from each and connect at a point in the center. “The Bridge,” Mahyawu says as he points to an image of a bridge.
“I believe this to be you: the bridge between 3 islands. It is essential that the Petals purify that which has been polluted.”
Within the smoke the Petals see the crystal they first found in the crater. Bloodweed spreading out from it.
A claw, Knowledge Nature DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: { The claw is from a rapkes }
When the claw touches the crystal is melds wth it: restoring the crystal’s natural color and killing off the Bloodweed.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Abashed
Tuesday February 27th, 2018 8:52:21 PM
"Yes, it is as the monks on Bridge Island suggested! Kiwina, Sable, and I--one each of the taur races--came together there, and are on a quest to reunify the noble Taur. Domi give us the strength to make it true!" He will try to memorize and copy down the symbols, in case we need to revisit them later. He looks at them closely, hoping that they are Old Woldian, which he is always fascinated with and actually knows a thing or two about. "Elyas and Finnian, what do you make of that claw?"

OOC: Elyas ought to be feeling better about choosing Knowledge Nature now :)

Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+7=14 ; d20+9=21 ;
Tuesday February 27th, 2018 10:20:33 PM
(Roll: nature = 14)
"I feel I should recognize it, but I do not. I would have thought it is not natural. Maybe our host can help." Kiwina turns his attention to the nine symbols. What do they look like? (Perception = 21)

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+4=9 ;
Wednesday February 28th, 2018 2:12:11 AM
Sable shakes his head from side to side, [/b]”I do not recognize the claw.”[/b] (Knowledge Nature 9). He will also note the symbols, if he can.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+7=12 ;
Wednesday February 28th, 2018 3:02:07 AM
Elyas looks at the claw, but does not recognize it (nature=12).

Do any of you know this claw? It feels familiar, but i can't place it

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+8=16 ; d20+8=14 ;
Wednesday February 28th, 2018 7:14:20 AM
{Know Nature: 16}
{Know Nature: 14 for anything I know about Rapkes}

"The claw is from a Rapkes. It seems that is our goal."

[ooc: Falco will tell them anything the 2nd Know Nature allows him about a Rapkes. Falco is smarter then the player in this case.}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Wednesday February 28th, 2018 9:55:14 AM
Is there a way to take a cure with us? Gothruk asks. Surly we will come across infected as we travel and it would be best to save as many as possible.

(Logan subbing for Tsak)
Wednesday February 28th, 2018 10:11:45 AM
Tsak dosn't recognise the claw.

You say this claw has the power to purify the crystals, why do you need us to do I?. I'm not saying we won't. We'll obviously do anything to try and stop the spread of the grass, but you have opened a portal and scooped us up, why don't you have the power to get the claw to the crystal yourself?

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=18 ; d20+10=26 ;
Wednesday February 28th, 2018 7:06:20 PM
Like Falco, Finnian knows that the claw is in fact from a Rapkes. And racks his brain for what he knows.
[know Nature 18,and 26 for what he knows of the creature]

Wayawu - DM Matt
Wednesday February 28th, 2018 8:16:11 PM
Rolth Niheow
"Yes, it is as the monks on Bridge Island suggested! Kiwina, Sable, and I--one each of the taur races--came together there, and are on a quest to reunify the noble Taur. Domi give us the strength to make it true!"
- “Ah, noble quest that is,” Mahyawu replied. “The taur races have a storied past.”
The other symbols are a Dragon, a Valley, a Ship, a Soldier, Tree, Crescent and the Bridge.
Kiwina, Sable, Elyas, Tsak struggle to recognize the claw but Falco recognizes it as a Rapkes. Finnian seconds the conclusion.
Finnian knowing a little more recalls that the Rapkes…
Finnian and Falco only Highlight to display spoiler: {is a large animal that looks like a cross between a horse and a raptor like dinosaur. The animal is about as large as a small elephant.}

Gothruk Gore “Is there a way to take a cure with us? Gothruk asks. Surly we will come across infected as we travel and it would be best to save as many as possible.”
“I am not sure,” Mahyawu replies. “Wenhu, would have those answers for you.”
“You say this claw has the power to purify the crystals, why do you need us to do I?. I'm not saying we won't. We'll obviously do anything to try and stop the spread of the grass, but you have opened a portal and scooped us up, why don't you have the power to get the claw to the crystal yourself?”
“There are two types of creatures in the Wold,” Mahyawu begins, “Watchers, as I am, and doers. My son, you are a doer. Plus, I can barely step from this shack without pulling a muscle.” With that he smiled.
“Please take this Red book. This details the ritual to stop the bloodgrass (performance check required). Inside the cover of the Red book are a few sticks of incense and small pieces of clear crystal.
“If you are still interested in visiting Wenhu, please do or only a few of you. You are safe within this plane. Once you are done step back within the shack and I will send you on your way.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Eager
Wednesday February 28th, 2018 8:57:14 PM
"Oooh, the symbols, maybe they correspond to heroes of the Wold! Remember the Iron Dragons that came to fight the elemental on the beach? And in the Dream Lands of the Giggling Ghost, some of us have met the famous Liontaur Zeoll, Captain of a mighty Ship. There too, we met Ethani from the Crescent Moons, Bliss from Humbles Ford in the Crescent [iValley[/i], Sigvar from the soldierly Agents of the Fist, the Tree Warden Osul, and Tishe' Weaver from Cinnamon Valley. Hmm, that's too many valleys, but I think you get the point. Mahyawu Weaver-Watcher, have any of these others yet come here to the Vales? Did they survive to help us return to save the Wold?"

Once the others have satisfied there questions as well, Rolth is all for the wounded and sick seeking our Wenhu for assistance.

Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured
Thursday March 1st, 2018 12:41:02 AM
Kiwina will go with the group visiting Wenhu if the party splits up. He is willing to carry the book if no one else volunteers. "Would it be possible to put together a healer's kit while we're here?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Thursday March 1st, 2018 4:44:03 AM
If this place is safe, those who need healing should rest while a few go to visit this Wenhu. I will come to speak with this being

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday March 1st, 2018 7:05:39 AM
If there is a chance to rest at some point we should all take it. Personally I feel my understanding of magic has grown so a moment to think about new spells is needed."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Thursday March 1st, 2018 7:52:30 AM
Gothruk and Tsak both agree that it would be best to go see Wenhu, both to seek treatment for their sick comrads and to see if it's possible to heal other infected, out in the world.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday March 1st, 2018 7:08:49 PM
Finnian wants to visit Wenhu. "I too need rest to refresh my spells, but timenis of the essence," He wearily hefts his bow and gets ready to continue what is turning out to be a crazy adventure.

Wayawu - DM Matt d20=11 ; d20=2 ; d20=17 ; d20=14 ;
Thursday March 1st, 2018 8:49:52 PM
For those that choose to stay within Mahyawu’s shack. Mahyawu directs them to a room and a closet with blankets. The room has no beds, no windows and feels untouched by anyone before you. There may be no beds but the blankets are comfortable.
Outside the bright sunlight warms. The rolling hills seem to sing as a light breeze blows over the green grass. The search for Wenhu is not difficult. He is an older Manfi, his grey beard dancing in the wind.
He offers you three vials of Remove disease with advice.
(You must make a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against the DC: 20 to completely cure the disease)
The price for the vials is 150 gp a piece.
Diplomacy vs DC 15 only Highlight to display spoiler: { Quite an impression has it's rewards as Wenhu offers you all of the vials for free}

Perception vs Dc: 11 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a Manfri small village behind Mahyawu shack. Upon the buildings are small wooden signs displaying WLA, Star Mages and Mailed Fist. There is a small restaurant and other small homes.}
Infected only - Highlight to display spoiler: {The itch spreads and begins to burn a bit. Your energy increases and you begin to feel restless.
(Fort Save vs DC 14)}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Eager d20+10=19 ; d20+4=19 ;
Thursday March 1st, 2018 9:40:53 PM
Rolth notices the Manfri village behind the shack, along with what look like representatives of the WLA, Mailed Fist, and Star Mages, which he points out to the Petals. (Perception = 19, success) He goes along to visit the healer. "Mahyawu sent us to see you, hoping that you might be able to help us fight off this disease so that we can go back and try to help save the Wold. Can you assist us?" (Diplomacy = 19, success) Rolth isn't sure whether it was the name dropping or our quest, but he happily thanks the generous Wenhu after he offers the potions for free!

To the rest of the Petals, he suggests that we need to spend a few days here, recovering from our wounds, treating our diseases, and perhaps looking for more information, training, or assistance.

Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20=5 ; d20+9=13 ;
Thursday March 1st, 2018 11:07:39 PM
(Rolls: diplomacy = 5, perception = 13)

Kiwina is interested in reprovisioning, and in talking with the WLA as well. He also has an interest in locating some magical healing that the party can carry along with them. After talking with Wenhu, Kiwina goes into town to make his purchases, before returning to Mahyawu’s shack.

Sable (Don) ( HP 17/30| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+7=11 ; d20-1=8 ; d20+4=7 ; d20=16 ;
Friday March 2nd, 2018 2:11:33 AM
Sable notices the village beyond the shack (11), along with Kiwina, but is focused on the potions. He is unsuccessful in the diplomacy check (8) - but would love to have one if Rolth gets one for free. Just as he reaches for the potion, he doubles over in pain (Fort save = 7).

If he can drink one, flat d20 roll is 16 (I do not know the caster’s level who created the potion, but since the spell is 3rd level for most- likely a 5th level or higher caster - so at least at total of 21 vs 20 = Success!).

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Friday March 2nd, 2018 5:44:36 AM
Elyas sees that the petals have things in hand and have split according to their skills. He takes one of the blankets and lays down for a while, contemplating the things he's seen as he works out some new ideas he has about magic that may help in the future, taking the knowledge of his burning hands skill to figure out how to concentrate the fire into a solid beam (scorching ray).

He also works on improving his protective abilities, thinking through how to reverse the damaging fire he is used to in order to defend against similar attacks (resist energy).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=13 ;
Friday March 2nd, 2018 8:52:38 AM
{Perception: 13}

Falco considers getting his rest in now but figures with the others away he is curious as to where they are. A quick look and he notices the Star Mage's outpost and heads that way. He has not been a member long and only met the fellows at the Taurnment booth.

Not sure if he should knock he simply walks in and introduces himself to whoever he finds.

"Hi there." he sticks out a small hand "I am Falco, a pretty new member I just joined up at the Taurnment in the Taur Isles."

It is at this point he realizes he does not have the gold to upgrade his membership tier.

"Really just wanted to say hello and get a feel for things."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20-1=12 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+6=9 ;
Friday March 2nd, 2018 9:43:27 AM
Gothruk will borrow 13 gold from the group treasury and buy two potion of remove disease. Handing them out to any diseased team mates. (Anyone who wants one shout out!)
He then questions, Would this work on a Trent, one of our friends got infected before we left.
Gothruk Fails diplomacy but passes perception

Tsak follows up after Gothruk's questions, Is this the only way you have of curing the illness? I imagine that there will be a great deal of infected that could be saved if we had a way of curing them.
(Task fails both his rolls and isn't infected)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Eager d20+9=11 ;
Friday March 2nd, 2018 7:12:48 PM
(OOC: I delayed making a roll while clarifying whether Rolth is still sick; he apparently is.)

Rolth realizes that Kiwina's earlier treatment helped him but did not cure the disease. Seeing that Sable was made better, he gratefully quaffs one of the vials of cure disease, but it doesn't seem to help in Rolth's case. It may be a long night for him...hopefully the healers will be able to treat him again tomorrow

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+1=17 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=28 ;
Friday March 2nd, 2018 8:00:42 PM
"I have not been infected, but it would be of great help to those who are if you could aid us in their recovery" He says in a rare moment of Diplomatic prowess. [Diplomacy = 17]

[Perception= 24] Nudging Rolth "Do you see it. WLA, they're here. Shouldn't we report to them what we have learned thus far?"

[OOC, So I randomly roll for my WLA bonus and it just so happened to come up Diplomacy today. Glad to see I can put it to good use]

[Perception=28] Finnian also takes sometime to search for someone who may know something of fletching. He still hasn't found the correct wood to craft a bow for himself or any of his companions.

[OOC. I know that I have discussed it with Sable, but who was in the market for a bow? In case we run across some money.]

Wayawu - DM Matt
Friday March 2nd, 2018 9:37:42 PM
Wenhu is impressed by the Petals and gladly gives out the three vials of cure disease.
Rolth Niheow suggests staying a few days to recover from your wounds, do some training or gather information. He realizes that he is still sick, and so drinks one of the vials gifted by Wenhu. Alas, it does not seem to help him.
Kiwina
Kiwina is interested in reprovisioning, and in talking with the WLA as well. He also has an interest in locating some magical healing that the party can carry along with them. After talking with Wenhu, Kiwina goes into town to make his purchases, before returning to Mahyawu’s shack.

Sable
Sable notices the village beyond the shack, along with Kiwina, but is focused on the potions. He is unsuccessful in the diplomacy check (8) - but would love to have one if Rolth gets one for free. Just as he reaches for the potion, he doubles over in pain

If he can drink one, flat d20 roll is 16 (I do not know the caster’s level who created the potion, but since the spell is 3rd level for most- likely a 5th level or higher caster - so at least at total of 21 vs 20 = Success!).
The pain from the itch begins to subside, leaving only fatigue.

Elyas sees that the petals have things in hand and have split according to their skills. He takes one of the blankets and lays down for a while, contemplating the things he's seen as he works out some new ideas he has about magic that may help in the future, taking the knowledge of his burning hands skill to figure out how to concentrate the fire into a solid beam (scorching ray).

He also works on improving his protective abilities, thinking through how to reverse the damaging fire he is used to in order to defend against similar attacks (resist energy).

Falco Ambersier
Falco considers getting his rest in now but figures with the others away he is curious as to where they are. A quick look and he notices the Star Mage's outpost and heads that way. He has not been a member long and only met the fellows at the Taurnment booth.

Not sure if he should knock he simply walks in and introduces himself to whoever he finds.
"Hi there." he sticks out a small hand "I am Falco, a pretty new member I just joined up at the Taurnment in the Taur Isles."
It is at this point he realizes he does not have the gold to upgrade his membership tier.
"Really just wanted to say hello and get a feel for things."
The Star Mages greet you warming and welcome you into the small, picture-laden shack. Famous Star Mages stare back at you like Firn’gaer, the gnome Wizard and even Tishe’ Weaver, the Mystic Theurge. Behind the counter, where the mages stand is a portrait of Jhemesh Krenl. Along the right side are portraits of the member of the College.
“You are always welcome, here.” Said a younger Manfi mage. The young Manfi take Falco’s hand and thrusts his free hand out in a “stop -like motion.” The motion can be interpreted as a young man named Seafu.

Gothruk Gore] will borrow 13 gold from the group treasury and buy two potion of remove disease. Handing them out to any diseased team mates. (Anyone who wants one shout out!) (OOC: Rolth has three, you are purchasing 2 more?)
He then questions, Would this work on a Treant, one of our friends got infected before we left.
“Unfortunately, our old friends cannot be helped with these vials. I don’t know much about the treants. They are a hardy group though.”

Tsak follows up after Gothruk's questions, Is this the only way you have of curing the illness? I imagine that there will be a great deal of infected that could be saved if we had a way of curing them.
Wenhu says, “As far as I know, this is the only way for now. Life has a way of figuring things out.”

Finnian
"I have not been infected, but it would be of great help to those who are if you could aid us in their recovery" He says in a rare moment of Diplomatic prowess.
Nudging Rolth "Do you see it. WLA, they're here. Shouldn't we report to them what we have learned thus far?"
[OOC, So I randomly roll for my WLA bonus and it just so happened to come up Diplomacy today. Glad to see I can put it to good use]
[Perception=28] Finnian also takes sometime to search for someone who may know something of fletching. He still hasn't found the correct wood to craft a bow for himself or any of his companions.
[OOC. I know that I have discussed it with Sable, but who was in the market for a bow? In case we run across some money.]
The search is quite exhaustive but you find a bowman who is willing to talk.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Eager d20+13=33 ;
Saturday March 3rd, 2018 7:55:53 AM
Rolth, realizing that there are no other sick Petals, says,"I think I should drink the last potion. We don't want me turning into a giant, mutant liontaur monster. Any objections?" If not, Rolth will call on Domi's protection (burn Hero Point for +8 bonus) and quaff the final remove disease potion that same night. (Remove disease = 33, success!)

Feeling somewhat better, he summons the energy to be enthused about the WLA lodge. "Yes, Finnian, I think we should visit the WLA while we have the chance! While we're there, we can trade information, and maybe they'll buy our Taurnament tokens so that we can gear up to save the Wold." Rolth will try to sell the tokens at the WLA or to merchants in town. (If needed, Diplomacy = )

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Eager d20+4=22 ;
Saturday March 3rd, 2018 7:57:50 AM
OOC: Hit the wrong button, sorry. (Diplomacy = 22 to sell the Taurament tokens at face value or better--collector's items, after all)

Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured
Saturday March 3rd, 2018 1:24:47 PM
Looking over his funds, and estimating what he will need, Kiwina asks, "Would anyone else like to contribute towards a party healing item?" He runs down the list of purchases he needs to make in his mind. "So, Finnian, what is this association you and Rolth are a part of?"

(OOC: Unless there is a need to role-play purchasing items, I will not do that here. A wand of CLW should be 750 gp, Likewise, Kiwina will join the WLA, with some reservations, but only if they tell him that there is no conflict between belonging to the WLA and belonging to the navigator's guild back home. He certainly has no problem saying "I solemnly swear to uphold the ideals of the League, to protect the innocent and combat evil wherever I may find it," understanding those ideals to be fighting evil and protecting the innocent.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Saturday March 3rd, 2018 2:19:26 PM
Elyas joins the other Petals in exploring the odd little village

How strange to find a whole village in another plane! And it looks so much like any old town in our world. I guess some things are just always there!

Elyas walks over to the WLA lodge and looks around

Sable (Don) ( HP 17/30| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing
Sunday March 4th, 2018 5:16:03 PM
Now that Sable is feeling better, he will stride off to the Mailed Fist to pay his dues, 200 GP, and see if he can swap his spear for a large compound bow with strength (+4). If he can, then he will go looking to purchase arrows.

Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien)
Sunday March 4th, 2018 9:28:01 PM
Tsak will join the others in doing some procurement of vital gear, maybe bolts for his deadly new crossbow, then turn in for the evening to get some rest.

(OOC: I'll defer to Damien when he returns exactly what sorts of gear he wants to buy at this point, but thought I'd put in the marker for mundane gear, so Tsak wouldn't miss this rare chance to go shopping.)

Gothruk (BatMark subbing for Logan)
Sunday March 4th, 2018 9:34:56 PM
Gothruk realizes that Rolth talked Wenhu into gifting the Petals with the Remove Disease vials, so his generous offer is not needed. "It is too bad that these vials will not help our treefolk friends! I would gladly take them some, otherwise." With that, he joins his comrade Tsak in visiting the various merchants in the village, then prepares to rest for the trial to come.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+1=9 ; d20+7=15 ;
Sunday March 4th, 2018 10:40:27 PM
"We are part of the WLA, the Woldian League of Adventurers. They're known far and wide as a group that any adventurer can join if they pledge to fight evil." Finnian says to Kiwina. "We joined up at the beginning of the tournament. They said that they had chapter houses all over, but we've been traveling so hard lately I had forgotten there would be a chapter house here. Oh, you should join. You get a badge see," he raps proudly on his badge.

[Diplomacy=9 Appraise=15]
Over at the bower Finnian peruses the mans wears and inspects his craftsmanship. "Fine work you do here. I myself am a bower by trade. I guess now I'm more of an adventurer but you never lose the love of the craft do you? Names Finnian. Who might I have the honor of addressing?" He asks the man "Do you know of anywhere that I could procure some wood for bows. I've been using this one, but my friends and I have been on the look out for exotic, or especially durable wood to make some composite bows from." He holds out his bow for the man to inspect.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday March 5th, 2018 7:16:08 AM
Falco is unsure how to take the fellow in the hut.

"I am not sure the proper etiquette but I was hoping to upgrade my membership if that is possible. My understanding of the arcane has increased to the point that I should be able."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Monday March 5th, 2018 11:23:12 AM
As BatMark says, Gothruk gets some rest.
He's been running around a lot and the poor 1.5 tone guy is tired.

Wayawu - DM Matt
Monday March 5th, 2018 8:50:04 PM
The WLA representatives were also Manfi and happy to conversate with Rolth and Finnian. Rolth managed to cure himself. The two Manfi offered 100 gp a piece for the Taurnament tokens.
They offered some history on the Valleys of Twilights
WLA only Highlight to display spoiler: {“Years ago, the Sargrass Plains were “destroyed” in a cataclysm of Woldsblood but in actuality, the Sargrass was moved to the Valleys of Twilight, where Maab saves creatures, plants, and places that depart the Wold. The Elder Manfri Mahyawu has called that heroes of the Wold to the Valley of Twilight that currently holds the entire Sargrass.
The artifacts, once acquired and returned will be combined.”}
To Kiwina the representatives welcomed him and promised he could join without any issues. “You are now an Adventurer. Here is your WLA badge, to be displayed proudly.”

To Finnian the bower told him his name is Denyhu and he searched for anything that could compare to the work weaved into Finnian’s bow.
After some time he returns with with a Steelgrass Bow. “This is the only thing I have that compares to your handiwork, 300 gp? (OOC: Treat as masterwork bow but ⅓ the weight.)
Falco Ambersier is unsure how to take the fellow in the hut.
"I am not sure the proper etiquette but I was hoping to upgrade my membership if that is possible. My understanding of the arcane has increased to the point that I should be able."
The Mages advise Falco that there is
Tier 1 Journeyman CL2 for 150gp available.

Sable
Now that Sable is feeling better, he will stride off to the Mailed Fist to pay his dues, 200 GP, and see if he can swap his spear for a large compound bow with strength (+4). If he can, then he will go looking to purchase arrows.
The Manfi at the Mailed Fist smiled welcomed the new Specialist
(Benefit- Armory)
“A bow that strong, hmmm.. Give me an overnight. I will have a message delivered to you wherever Mahyawu sends you.”

Tsak will join the others in doing some procurement of vital gear, maybe bolts for his deadly new crossbow, then turn in for the evening to get some rest.
“What kind of bolts are you looking for?” says a vendor.

Elyas joins the other Petals in exploring the odd little village

How strange to find a whole village in another plane! And it looks so much like any old town in our world. I guess some things are just always there!

Elyas walks over to the WLA lodge and looks around

Gothruk realizes that Rolth talked Wenhu into gifting the Petals with the Remove Disease vials, so his generous offer is not needed. "It is too bad that these vials will not help our treefolk friends! I would gladly take them some, otherwise." With that, he joins his comrade Tsak in visiting the various merchants in the village, then prepares to rest for the trial to come.

Gothruk Gore gets some rest.
He's been running around a lot and the poor 1.5 tone guy is tired.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +6 1d10+7 x3 | Status: Raging (1/8)
Monday March 5th, 2018 9:41:27 PM
Rolth congratulates Kiwina on joining the WLA, and welcomes Elyas' interest as well. He thanks the WLA representatives for their information on the Sargrass, and asks, "Do you know what comes next in the Manfri prophesy? 'All is Grass' but what else is to come? Do you think we need to return to the Wold immediately, or do we have time to rest first? And any idea where we can find a Rapkes or its claw?"

Having gotten what answers might be forthcoming, he will also inquire into the possibility of training as a Journeyman in the near future, then head back to the Watcher's hut to rejoin the other Petals as they trickle back in. He will share what we learned at the WLA, namely:

“Years ago, the Sargrass Plains were “destroyed” in a cataclysm of Woldsblood but in actuality, the Sargrass was moved to the Valleys of Twilight, where Maab saves creatures, plants, and places that depart the Wold. The Elder Manfri Mahyawu has called the heroes of the Wold to the Valley of Twilight that currently holds the entire Sargrass. The artifacts, once acquired and returned will be combined.”

Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+6=14 ; d3=2 ; d20+6=15 ;
Tuesday March 6th, 2018 12:10:14 AM
"I almost forgot -- you're absolutely right, Rolth. We need to learn what a rapkes is and where to find one." If Rolth didn't ask the WLA reps about the rapkes, then Kiwina will ask around and try to figure it out while there. (Roll: nature = 14, geography = 15, stray d3 = oops)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Tuesday March 6th, 2018 6:50:24 AM
Elyas talks with Rolth and Kiwana a bit about the WLA.

What are the benefits of membership here? and how much does it cost?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday March 6th, 2018 7:02:07 AM
"Thats fine, just fine. I have the gold thanks to some recent adventures we, the Petals and I, have had. It is really quite remarkable that such novices.... you know what its not important."

Falco digs around in his pack for his coin purse and starts counting.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None
Tuesday March 6th, 2018 11:35:52 AM
Gothruk is basically passed out. It's been a long time since the last safe place to rest.
He dreams of Sheeptaurs jumping over a fence one by one until red stains his dream, creeping in through the grass and into the sheep mutating them. The maddening talking of the Mouther, or at least his brains recreation of it rumbles in through the ground.
He sleeps uneasily after that.

(Logan filling in for Tsak)
Tuesday March 6th, 2018 11:39:55 AM
Tsak, finished with gathering his gear (that will be determined when Damien returns) returns to the others. He is also curious about what a rapkes is, it sounds like a beast, and it has claws, but nothing he's aware of goes by that name.
He'll listen in on Rolth's convocation with the WLA representative.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday March 6th, 2018 4:08:43 PM
"It is a fine bow, but I must cut my own, it is my way," he says when presented with the bow. "good luck to you Denyhu. [b]Perhaps if we stay for longer, or return in the future, the two of us can craft together and exchange techniques."

Finnian reinforces Rolth's knowledge of the WLA but having nothing else to add, tells the others that he really should get some sleep and finds a place to rest.

Sable (Don) ( HP 17/30| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing
Tuesday March 6th, 2018 6:42:11 PM
Sable will shop for arrows, looking for 40-60. He will also look for blunt arrows - about 20 - in order to do blunt (rather than piercing) damage.

Wayawu to Sargrass Plains- DM Matt
Tuesday March 6th, 2018 8:53:48 PM
As soon as everyone is finished with the vendors and you are near Mahyawu’s shack the village mysteriously disappears and the shack stands alone within the plane. Mahyawu welcomes you back. He promises that the travel will rest the weariest traveler. He then plucks a single green feather from his headdress, places it on his open palm and blows it into the firepit. As the feather burns it creates a swirling portal in the smoke.
Placed gently upon the Sargrass Plains there is grass as far as the eye can see. The sun burns above you and the air is dry and seems to snatch all the moisture from your breath.

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Rolth Niheow congratulates Kiwina on joining the WLA, and welcomes Elyas' interest as well. He thanks the WLA representatives for their information on the Sargrass, and asks, "Do you know what comes next in the Manfri prophesy? 'All is Grass' but what else is to come? Do you think we need to return to the Wold immediately, or do we have time to rest first? And any idea where we can find a Rapkes or its claw?"
The representatives advise Rolth that they have no further information on that and that it is quite urgent. “We can’t argue against a days rest,” they said with a smile. “Of course, when everything calms a bit you are always welcome to train but you will have to do that on another plane.”
Having gotten what answers might be forthcoming, he will also inquire into the possibility of training as a Journeyman in the near future, then head back to the Watcher's hut to rejoin the other Petals as they trickle back in. He will share what we learned at the WLA, namely:
“Years ago, the Sargrass Plains were “destroyed” in a cataclysm of Woldsblood but in actuality, the Sargrass was moved to the Valleys of Twilight, where Maab saves creatures, plants, and places that depart the Wold. The Elder Manfri Mahyawu has called the heroes of the Wold to the Valley of Twilight that currently holds the entire Sargrass. The artifacts, once acquired and returned will be combined.”

Kiwina "I almost forgot -- you're absolutely right, Rolth. We need to learn what a rapkes is and where to find one." If Rolth didn't ask the WLA reps about the rapkes, then Kiwina will ask around and try to figure it out while there. (Roll: nature = 14, geography = 15, stray d3 = oops)
The WLA representatives had very little information on the Rapkes and others nearby just gave you a blank look. The information, unfortunately, is limited on this Sargrass Plains native
Elyas talks with Rolth and Kiwana a bit about the WLA.
What are the benefits of membership here? and how much does it cost?
WLA if needed
Falco Ambersier
"Thats fine, just fine. I have the gold thanks to some recent adventures we, the Petals and I, have had. It is really quite remarkable that such novices.... you know what it’s not important."
Falco digs around in his pack for his coin purse and starts counting.

Gothruk Gore is basically passed out. It's been a long time since the last safe place to rest. He dreams of Sheeptaurs jumping over a fence one by one until red stains his dream, creeping in through the grass and into the sheep mutating them. The maddening talking of the Mouther, or at least his brains recreation of it rumbles in through the ground. He sleeps uneasily after that.

Tsak, finished with gathering his gear (that will be determined when Damien returns) returns to the others. He is also curious about what a rapkes is, it sounds like a beast, and it has claws, but nothing he's aware of goes by that name.
He'll listen in on Rolth's convocation with the WLA representative.
Finnian declines the bow and Sablelooks for arrows. (Ooc: Go ahead and put together a shopping list and head to the Catacombs. I know for sure you can get arrows there. Just send DMs an email once you purchase them.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Tuesday March 6th, 2018 9:22:08 PM
As the Petals exit the portal, Rolth asks, "Wait, how will we return to you once we have completed this quest?" Answer or no, he will suggest that the Petals set up a defensive formation as they consider their next move. "Presumably, we have to find a rapkes and take its claw. I might be able to help with that last bit, but I'm no Orc Flair, Nature Boy. Anyone else got any ideas? Sure is hot in here."

(OOC: Can the DMs define "rested" from our travel? Did we get back HP or are we just not fatigued?)

Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+9=28 ; d20+11=26 ;
Wednesday March 7th, 2018 12:34:18 AM
Kiwina examines the surrounding area, looking for anything that will distinguish one bit of grass from the others. He also looks carefully for any tracks that would indicate what, if anything, has wandered through the area and which direction it went. (Rolls: perception = 28, survival =26)

"I don't like this climate."

(OOC: Mundane purchases are handled in the Catacombs as well as specialties?)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+4=18 ;
Wednesday March 7th, 2018 3:54:38 AM
Elyas looks around at the grass and keeps an eye out for anything moving out there.

perception = 18

So is this the home of the Rapkes? does anyone know what one looks like?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday March 7th, 2018 6:47:15 AM
"Right, so I have the money. Do I need to do anything to prove that I have advanced in my studies? I am most intrested in Star Hard I and of course access to the libraries even if not a this moment."

Rested - DM Matt
Wednesday March 7th, 2018 2:48:24 PM
(OOC: Can the DMs define "rested" from our travel? Did we get back HP or are we just not fatigued?)

- It is as if you had a full nights sleep and you are waking up in the morning. Even better, Restful Sleep spell as been cast on everyone.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None
Wednesday March 7th, 2018 3:14:12 PM
Gothruk wakes up when the spell is cast on him and rejoins the others. He feels... really good, much better then he would have expected. Did anybody get any info on the claw, or what the thing is we should be using the claw on while I was sleeping? he asks.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday March 7th, 2018 4:59:49 PM
Ahh he says stretching his arms. Finnian hasn't felt so good in a long time. He squints in the bright l8ght and then gasps. "It's beautiful," he proclaims in a hushed voice. He kneels down and runs his hands through te saragrass. He asks Maab, the very being that moved these grasses to bless him for the day (prepares his spells).

Sable (Don) ( HP 17/30| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+6=22 ; d20+4=10 ;
Wednesday March 7th, 2018 7:51:20 PM
Sable takes a hard look around (Perception 22) and now that his head is clear, he tries to piece together what a Rapkes is Knowledge Nature (10). He will also drop by, before leaving, to see if the bow came in after the day’s rest...

Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien) d20+7=27 ;
Wednesday March 7th, 2018 8:39:07 PM
Tsak, refreshed by the rest, loads his crossbow and keeps sharp lookout for enemies to shoot. (Perception = 27)

Rested in the Grass - DM Matt
Wednesday March 7th, 2018 9:53:09 PM
The 10-15 inch red bloodweed is long and sways slightly in a breeze that couldn’t possibly exist in this heat. Occasionally, there is a glimpse of a single yellow or purple but the red is by far an invasive majority. Your vision is greatly obstructed by the tall grass.
Kiwina notices the ground is dry and water will be hard to come by.
This isn’t the only thing-- Roth’s connection to Domi and Finnian’s connection to Maab seems so much closer. In fact, divine casters find that their cure and inflict spells are more potent. [OOC: Reroll 1s AND 2s] Also, being in the outer planes, you cannot summon elemental or fey creatures at all. But you can summon outer planar creatures more easily -- casting time just one standard action -- and such creatures gain an extra hit point per die.
Non-divine casters with supernatural or spell-like abilities find that the save DC for all these powers is increased by +2.
Bloodwitches find that the DC to draw woldsblood each morning is 5 less than usual.
All non BW divine casters gain one new spell or spell slot of the highest level they can cast.
There is a -2 circumstance penalty to draw on Woldsblood.
(OOC: Let me know if you qualify for one of the above. Just a small note)

Falco Ambersier
"Right, so I have the money. Do I need to do anything to prove that I have advanced in my studies? I am most intrested in Star Hard I and of course access to the libraries even if not a this moment."
The mages advise Falco that studies are always recommended but for Start Heart I there is no further action needed. Just the guild cost.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +5 1d8+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=25 ;
Thursday March 8th, 2018 6:55:32 AM
Rolth looks around grimly, muttering prayers to Domi. At least those seem to have special resonance here! Keeping an eye out for trouble (Perception =25), Rolth asks his fellow Petals, "So, do we have any idea where a rapkes lairs or hunts? What does it eat--other than taur-flesh--that we might use to lure one out? And in the meantime, do we have a means to find or make water? If we are here for some time, that could prove a challenge."

(OOC: Don't forget to heal up to 6hp of damage from the Restful Sleep!)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d8+1=5 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=6 ;
Thursday March 8th, 2018 7:03:41 AM
Kiwina looks at the condition of the party members, and decides this is a good time for some cures. He takes out the wand he found in that strange village, and applies it to himself. Then he hands it to Sable.

(Three CLWs, bringing Kiwina up to full HP after the restful sleep effect.)

(OOC: Rolth was 19/28, then 25/26, then 19/28 again.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday March 8th, 2018 7:10:37 AM
"Thank you. I would love to stay and study but I need to make sure my group is not ready to move on. Thank you for the help."

Satisfied he heads back to the others.

[ooc: Do I need to actually make the transaction in the Catacombs or can I just update sheet now?]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=23 ;
Thursday March 8th, 2018 9:30:06 AM
(Gothruk doesn't qualify for any of the changes for being on the new plane)

We should look for a safe place so we can plan out our next movements.
Gothruk looks for anything on the horizon in each direction can he see anything but the grass?
Perception = 1d20+6 = 23

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=25 ;
Thursday March 8th, 2018 4:51:10 PM
Finnian Thanks Maab for the blessings [0 level, detect magic, create water, detect poison. 1st CLW, speak with animals, longstrider, entangle]

"Well they're huge half horse half raptors, so i doubt it's hiding in this grass. Searching for a lair or trying to bait it are both great ideas. I wonder what do they eat and where do they live...?" Finnian ponders aloud.
[ooc earlier I rolled a 26 and now a 25.do I know any of these answers.]

" Would anyone object to me doing some scouting, or would anyone want to go with?"

Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien)
Thursday March 8th, 2018 7:25:39 PM
Tsak continues to keep a sharp eye out for trouble as the others try to sort out the situation. He isn't so sure that something nasty couldn't sneak up through this grass...

Sargrass Plains Part One- DM Matt 12:00 - 36 hr clock d20=14 ;
Thursday March 8th, 2018 8:27:33 PM
Finnian only Highlight to display spoiler: { There is very little information about the rapkes. It is very hard to parse anything from within the grasses but there is a great bridge somewhere within the Plains }
Talks of rapke but is there something outside your small circe. Gothruk notices a noise somewhere in the grasses but it’s too far away to make anything out of it. It then disappears completely. Was it really there?

Where do you go, how do you get there? The grass near you is ten foot. Is there anyone tall enough to see over the grasses?

(Reminder: Moving through the grass takes special care. Moving through it at speeds greater than half your movement takes 1d6 damage for each 5 foot square of movement. Think of it as being under the effects of a permanent entangle spell enhanced by plant growth with spikes (DC 18) for reflex saves, strength checks and escape artist checks. A new save is allowed every 10 minutes of travel.

Go Forth And Find

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured
Thursday March 8th, 2018 9:53:40 PM
"I think we should stick together," Kiwina says. "Which way do you want to head? I suggest Gothruk lead us towards what he heard."

Sable (Don) ( HP 29/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: d8+1=4 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=3 ;
Friday March 9th, 2018 2:14:42 AM
Sable takes the wand and takes three charges, healing for a total of 12 up to 29 out of 31 and hands it back. Sable will contribute 100 GP towards its purchase. He then draws his greatsword and will take point (OOC - I will provide a link to my updated character sheet once item procurements are resolved).

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+4=23 ;
Friday March 9th, 2018 5:51:24 AM
Elyas will also contribute 100gp towards the wand purchase.

He looks around as best as he can in the tall grass, looking for a tree, or visible high ground, or any other way to get above the grass and figure out what direction to go next. Perception = 23.

OOC - Is there any way to cut or burn our way through the grass to help alleviate the movement and/or sight penalties? Elyas has a bit of fire damage, but not a ton.

If no one knows where we are, perhaps we should just pick a direction and trust in fate to get us where we need to go?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +5 1d8+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=28 ;
Friday March 9th, 2018 6:47:30 AM
Rolth offers to boost one of the smaller Petals up to take a look out over the surface of the sea of grass. He will also train his sharp ears to see if he can pick up on whatever Gothruk briefly heard. (Perception = 28) Unless those efforts yield some clues, he agrees that they should head in the direction of the sound that Gothruk heard, moving slowly and carefully to avoid injury from the grass.

(OOC: My current HP total is correct, 25 of 28, sorry for the mistakes one of my earlier headers. Also Rolth will chip in 100gp for the CLW wand that Kiwina bought for the party.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday March 9th, 2018 6:49:31 AM
Falco contemplates the grass and is immediatly the happiness form advancing with the Star Mage Guild is lost.

"I am going to very though moving though this stuff. This is not designed for halflings."

He gives a weak smile at the others. "As soon as I can work out how to fly I will but it will be some time."

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=20 ; d20+10=17 ;
Friday March 9th, 2018 8:23:46 AM
Finnian hands Kiwina a stack of coims (125). "That was quite the smart purchase, it should be of great benefit to us all" he says and then turns to Rolth. "Here, boost me up. Perhaps I'll be able to see more from up there.[Perception=20,Survival=17]. Looking for trails or tracks that we could follow.

-note Finnian qualified for the extra spell slot and the re reroll of 1s and 2s for his CLW

[b] These plains don't seem like they've seen rain in ages, perhaps the Rapke can be lured out by the temptation of water. But we must be weary of other creatures that may come to drink as well. I hear that some are quite large."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None
Friday March 9th, 2018 9:00:57 AM
Gothruk will also boost one of the smaller party members up if they want. The more who can see where we're going the better.
There may have been something over there, I'm not really sure.... He'll start leading the group on that direction unless one of the ones who is being held above the grass indicates otherwise.
[b]We may have water now but it should be used sparingly, we don't know when we'll be able to restoke.[b/]

Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien) d20+7=22 ;
Friday March 9th, 2018 6:39:30 PM
Tsak will take up Gothruk on his offer to get boosted up to look around. Once up, he looks for threats and any terrain features or habitations in sight. (Perception = 22)

Sable (Don) ( HP 29/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: d20+8=19 ;
Friday March 9th, 2018 7:29:12 PM
Sable will also look for a path through the grassland (Track roll = 19). (Favored Terrain, survival check)

Sargrass Plains Part One- DM Matt 12:00 - 36 hr clock d20=5 ; d20=19 ; d20=5 ;
Friday March 9th, 2018 8:19:25 PM
OOC - Is there any way to cut or burn our way through the grass to help alleviate the movement and/or sight penalties? Elyas has a bit of fire damage, but not a ton.
(DM - Reflex Save: 18 - if you beat then then you can walk through it without taking a -1 HP) (DM: Updated post - cannot destroy grass)
(Note: There may be other ways to head through the grass that do not involve trying to destroy it.)
Finninan volunteers to take a better look after a boost from one of the Taurs. He is able to see a huge field of colored grasses. To the East is the mast of a boat, this is at least one-hundred feet away. North, are Crystal Mountains, several miles away. West, is the top of several cross-hatched homes. These homes are closest at fifty feet from you The last thing you notice is that the sun seems to be stuck a little after noon.
If you are a centaur or a liontaur you are able to confirm the mast on the East side.
If you are not then a quick search near you reveals 14 slants of wood hidden within the grass. (Reflex Save: 18 - 1 roll per round)

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Kiwina "I think we should stick together," Kiwina says. "Which way do you want to head? I suggest Gothruk lead us towards what he heard."

Sable takes the wand and takes three charges, healing for a total of 12 up to 29 out of 31 and hands it back. Sable will contribute 100 GP towards its purchase. He then draws his greatsword and will take point (OOC - I will provide a link to my updated character sheet once item procurements are resolved).
(DM - No worries.. Just making sure I give you the right answer)

Elyas will also contribute 100gp towards the wand purchase.
He looks around as best as he can in the tall grass, looking for a tree, or visible high ground, or any other way to get above the grass and figure out what direction to go next. Perception = 23.
If no one knows where we are, perhaps we should just pick a direction and trust in fate to get us where we need to go?

Rolth offers to boost one of the smaller Petals up to take a look out over the surface of the sea of grass. He will also train his sharp ears to see if he can pick up on whatever Gothruk briefly heard. (Perception = 28) Unless those efforts yield some clues, he agrees that they should head in the direction of the sound that Gothruk heard, moving slowly and carefully to avoid injury from the grass.
(OOC: My current HP total is correct, 25 of 28, sorry for the mistakes one of my earlier headers. Also Rolth will chip in 100gp for the CLW wand that Kiwina bought for the party.)

Falco contemplates the grass and is immediately the happiness from advancing with the Star Mage Guild is lost.
"I am going to very thought moving though this stuff. This is not designed for halflings."

He gives a weak smile at the others. "As soon as I can work out how to fly I will but it will be some time."

Finnian hands Kiwina a stack of coims (125). "That was quite the smart purchase, it should be of great benefit to us all" he says and then turns to Rolth. "Here, boost me up. Perhaps I'll be able to see more from up there.[Perception=20,Survival=17]. Looking for trails or tracks that we could follow.

-note Finnian qualified for the extra spell slot and the re reroll of 1s and 2s for his CLW
(OOC: Can you note your header - maybe with EXTRA)

These plains don't seem like they've seen rain in ages, perhaps the Rapke can be lured out by the temptation of water. But we must be weary of other creatures that may come to drink as well. I hear that some are quite large."

Gothruk will also boost one of the smaller party members up if they want. The more who can see where we're going the better.
There may have been something over there, I'm not really sure.... He'll start leading the group on that direction unless one of the ones who is being held above the grass indicates otherwise.
[b]We may have water now but it should be used sparingly, we don't know when we'll be able to restoke.[b/]

Sable (Don) ( HP 29/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status:
Saturday March 10th, 2018 2:52:15 AM
”What do you think these boards are used for? Holding the grass down to make a path?”, asks Sable. He will go over and take a look at one and experiment and try and lay it over the grass or push it aside...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +5 1d8+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Saturday March 10th, 2018 10:03:29 AM
Rolth says, "Ohhh, very clever, Sable!" Then noticing the masts, the sailor in him is instantly intrigued. "What would a ship be doing out here in a sea of grass." "Wait! Sea. Of. Grass. How cool would it be if this dense mass of grass really were a sea, and that ship could actually cross it? Why else would it be here? I want to go that way and check it out!"

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Sunday March 11th, 2018 10:45:10 AM
Elyas watches with interest as Sable tries to use the boards to split the grass. That's a great idea! slow going, but if it means getting through without hurting ourselves it's perfect

He listens to the report from thos that can see over the grasses.

It seems to me we should head for the buildings. If there are people living there they could give us information or even point us in the direction of a Rapkes. if nothing else, it's the closest option.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured
Sunday March 11th, 2018 12:17:04 PM
Kiwina is also intrigued by the masts. Do they happen to lie in the direction the noise came from?

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Sunday March 11th, 2018 9:08:34 PM
"they both seem to be interesting destinations, but I think the bulidings could provide more information. They may even be able to tellbus what those masts and ship for.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday March 12th, 2018 4:04:58 AM
Tsak, re-adjusting the new backpack he bought to help him carry his accumulating 'stuff' (including 3 new quivers of bolts) hands Kiwina 95 GP as his share for the purchase of the wand.
I agree with Finnian that we check out the huts, hopefully the ships will wait till later. Can those boards be tied to our feet? Would that help in getting thru the grass more quickly, maybe something like snow shoes? Let's check the huts and see how the natives use them.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday March 12th, 2018 6:38:48 AM
Like several of the others Falco also chips in 100gp for the wand knowing the value of being able to heal.

"The huts might be good, we cannot be the first people vexed by traveling in the grass. If you live here you would have developed a way to get about."

Maybe I should have asked in the guild building.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=10 ;
Monday March 12th, 2018 12:13:50 PM
Gothruk will chip in 100 gold towards the wand.
It seems that more people want to go towards the houses than the boat. Since that is closer and will likely have information on the boat if there is anyone there, He'll start leading the group in that direction, using the planks to spread the grass out of or path. (Assuming that works.)
Otherwise we'll be moving half speed.
He'll also keep an eye out for what he might have seen before.
Perception 1D20+6=10

Sable (Don) ( HP 29/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status:
Monday March 12th, 2018 3:14:54 PM
New Sable Link...

Sable (Don) ( HP 29/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status:
Monday March 12th, 2018 3:15:51 PM
Trying again...

Sargrass Plains Part One- DM Matt 12:30 - 36 hr clock d20=6 ; d20=13 ; d20=13 ;
Monday March 12th, 2018 9:57:00 PM
Sable and Elyas are interested in the planks

Finnian asks if the boards can be tied to your feet and votes to head to the buildings.
Elyas, Tsak, Falco and Finnian talk of heading to the buildings.

Kiwina wonders if the noises came from near the ship but whatever is making the noise seems to be beside the group. Perception vs DC 13 Highlight to display spoiler: { A second simular noise. It’s a rustling within the grasses from the opposite side. (Perception DC 25) to figure out what it is… }
Perception vs DC 13 - Taller members Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice some of the grass moving within 10 feet. It’s near impossible to make out what is moving the grass but something is there. }
(Perception DC 25) only Highlight to display spoiler: { creature spoiler - delivered via email. Feel free to email me or wait if you succeed }

Rolth Niheow wants to head toward the ship.

Gothruk votes to head to the houses and begins to weave his way through the grass. The grass is thick and tall. It’s easier to use the planks but it doesn’t help you move much faster. (Reflex Save DC 18 to travel through the grasses without issue.)
-- The tall grass falls under the 3-foot long plank of wood, leaving a 2-foot wide path.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+9=22 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+5=8 ;
Monday March 12th, 2018 10:18:19 PM
(Rolls: perception = 22, 22, 24 -- not sure whether one or three were needed; reflex = 8)

That's not a very wide path, Kiwina thinks, resigning himself to moving slowly. Kiwina starts to move between the nearby noise and the smaller party members, but quickly finds himself in trouble in the grass.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=10 ;
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 6:48:40 AM
{Perception: 10}

Watching Gorthruk move though the grass Falco sighs.

"I will wait here. If I am going to get sliced up by this grass I will wait until we have a more definitive plan."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=23 ;
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 7:04:17 AM
Rolth looks to see how quickly the grass springs back up when the board is removed. "If the grass returns only slowly to its original height, perhaps we could use several adjacent boards at once to pave the way, move through the covered area, then pick up the boards and pass them to the front of the party. Then repeat as necessary to get to the village." He says this last with a disappointed look back in the direction of the ship.

Noticing the movement in the grass, he readies his glaive and cries out, "Who is there? We hear you, show yourself!" (Perception = 23)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=22 ;
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 9:59:12 AM
Elyas hears something moving outside of their immediate area. It sounds like several things are moving around us. Or one thing moving very fast. It may be dangerous, everyone be on your guard!"

Elyas will follow the larger party members if possible, trying to fit on the boards behind them.

in expectation of a fight, Elyas casts Shield on himself.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=23 ;
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 10:48:45 AM
Gothruk will be moving at half speed, being careful not to cut himself on the grass.
He readies his Guisarme when Rolth yells out, peering in-between the grass.
Perception 1D20+6=23

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=20 ; d20+9=15 ; d8+2=4 ;
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 11:16:25 AM
Finnian also hears the noise coming from a mere 10 ft. away. He readies his bow and aims at the area that he hears the rustling coming from.

"Something is out there, and it's close" He says in a hushed voice.

He readies an action to fire if what comes out is an obvious beast trying to attack them.
[Attack=15, Damage=4]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=21 ;
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 5:09:57 PM
(Perception=21)
Tsak readies his crossbow and faces 'outward'.

Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 8:24:02 PM
Fort Save - 8

”Darn it, right in the eye.”

Sable takes a 5 foot step back and goes into a total defensive stance...

Sable (Don) ( HP 29/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status:
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 8:25:36 PM
Ignore the faux Sable!

Sable will switch to Longbow...

Sargrass Plains Part One- DM Matt 12:30 - 36 hr clock
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 9:09:26 PM
Rolth Niheow looks to see how quickly the grass springs back up when the board is removed. "If the grass returns only slowly to its original height, perhaps we could use several adjacent boards at once to pave the way, move through the covered area, then pick up the boards and pass them to the front of the party. Then repeat as necessary to get to the village." He says this last with a disappointed look back in the direction of the ship.

Noticing the movement in the grass, he readies his glaive and cries out, "Who is there? We hear you, show yourself!" (Perception = 23)

Elyas
Elyas hears something moving outside of their immediate area. It sounds like several things are moving around us. Or one thing moving very fast. It may be dangerous, everyone be on your guard!"

Elyas will follow the larger party members if possible, trying to fit on the boards behind them.
in expectation of a fight, Elyas casts Shield on himself.

Gothruk will be moving at half speed, being careful not to cut himself on the grass.
He readies his Guisarme when Rolth yells out, peering in-between the grass.
Perception 1D20+6=23
Finnian also hears the noise coming from a mere 10 ft. away. He readies his bow and aims at the area that he hears the rustling coming from.
"Something is out there, and it's close" He says in a hushed voice.
He readies an action to fire if what comes out is an obvious beast trying to attack them.
[Attack=15, Damage=4]

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Kiwina
(Rolls: perception = 22, 22, 24 -- not sure whether one or three were needed; reflex = 8)
(Ooc: I would of taken either way)

That's not a very wide path, Kiwina thinks, resigning himself to moving slowly. Kiwina starts to move between the nearby noise and the smaller party members, but quickly finds himself in trouble in the grass.
While weaving through the grass an array of thorns tear into his hand (-1 hp)
While Sable gets a smack in the eye (-1 hp)

-- Once the grass is down it stays down. The difficult task is avoiding the prickly members of the grass family.

Falco Ambersier wishes to wait within the grass. The noises stop but the anxiousness remains as a chill fills the air… as if something is watching you.
The noise increased then stopped. The really perceptive members notice a greenish tail weaving in and out of the grass. It then disappear, as does the noise. Rolth’s shouts seems to of caused them to think twice.
(OOC: Roll a reflex save (DC: 18) - it’s good for 2 rounds. It will tell me how you do in the grass.)
Gothruk moves 15 feet through the jungle of tall grass.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+3=17 ;
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 9:17:40 PM
Rolth will join the others slowly moving toward the village. He will keep his pace down to that of those less fleet of paw. "Hey, I think I've got the trick of this...Ouch!" (Reflex save = 17, fail; 1hp damage)

Kiwina (Steve M) (39/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+5=21 ;
Tuesday March 13th, 2018 9:47:10 PM
Moving with what he feels is exaggerated slowness, Kiwina moves to pick up one of the planks. Better to move slowly and carefully than to get cut up, he thinks.
(Roll: reflex = 21)

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20+5=11 ; d20+8=26 ;
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 3:07:45 AM
Sable tries to move through the grass, but he is just too large to avoid cuts - Reflex 11, -1 damage. Even so, he tries to keep watch (Perception 26).

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=9 ;
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 3:57:23 AM
Elyas moves up slowly, trying to avoid the cutting grass, but he stumbles taking a cut (reflex = 9)

(OOC is it one point of damage every time we fail a save? I looked back but I must be missing where the details were spelled out...)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=22 ; d20+4=6 ;
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 7:17:30 AM
Resigned to being cut at some point Falco decides braving the grass with his party is better then finding out what is in the grass by himself. He quickly joins the train of people using the boards. {Reflex: 22 / 6}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 12:39:51 PM
(OOC there seems to be some confusion, it was my understanding that you could move at half speed and not have to make Reflex saves, other seem to be moving at half speed AND trying to make saves/taking damage)

Gothruk stands still, on some boards, nostrils flairing as he awaits an attack, his hearing primed to make sure it isn't able to sneak behind him.

If they're moving fast through the grass they must have sone natural resistance to it. He thinks to himself. I wonder how they find food since sight is so useless in this grass.

(attack readied for any sudden aggressive creature getting within range)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=22 ;
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 3:48:38 PM
[ooc, I was of the same understanding as Gothruk, that half speed was okay incase I'm wrong my reflex save is a 22]

Not sure if he saw what he thinks he saw Finnian racks his brain for something with a green tail that lives in the grasses as he slowly makes his way to the village with his bow at the ready.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=9 ;
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 7:30:32 PM
(reflex save if required=9)
Tsak moves slowly with the others.
It's not easy, staying on the board, not getting cut by the grass and being ready for ambush all at the same time...

Sargrass Plains Part Two- DM Matt 12:30 - 36 hr clock d20=17 ; d20=3 ; d20=13 ;
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 8:38:17 PM
(OOC: I read it different but going off of Cayzle’s DM’ing in Moons, disregard. Also, you are doing a great job pushing the grass down. Let’s compromise and roll Reflex saves for RP only.. If you choose)
The push forward is dreadful. The sun, moves backward - back toward where it normally rises. That sun beats down. The dry ground doesn’t help.
The grass begins to thin as the small thatched homes appear.
Perception vs DC: 13 Highlight to display spoiler: { reveals that the thatched homes are taller than they appear, but you notice that the ground has been dug up around the home. With a little digging it reveals the walls go down into the ground.}
There are three, all with large, taur-like doors on a small frames. The first door is open slightly.
The grass has been removed from around the houses. A burnt ring around the outside grass with a pile cut Sargrass in a corner on the left.
(OOC: I am also correcting my view on burning and cutting the grasses)
Perception vs DC: 17 Highlight to display spoiler: { On the right there is a path beaten into the grass. This path is big enough for two taurs to walk easily. }

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=23 ;
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 9:24:24 PM
Rolth takes a careful look around as the party column reaches the village, and points out the path leading off to the north. He looks around for signs of life. Any cook fires in sight? How dried out does the cut grass look? (Perception = 23)

Kiwina (Steve M) (39/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+9=14 ;
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 10:14:04 PM
(Roll: perception = 14)

As the party enters the clearing, Kiwina gives a loud, "Hello." Better to let anyone know they are here than be perceived as sneaking around.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=23 ; d20+6=26 ;
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 11:52:16 PM
(Perception vs DC13=23 Pass, Perception vs DC17=26 Pass)
(OOC What's RP in relation to the Reflex saves comment? Role Playing?)

Tsak scans the huts, noting they are quite tall and also that they are partially dug in, whether to house taurs or for defense isn't immediately obvious. It must mean that it rains very little here, because they would fill with water easily.

He also see's a wide path thru the grass leading North toward the mountains and decides to keep a lookout in that direction whilst Kiwina establishes cordial relations with the natives.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 11:55:55 PM
(OOC updating my HP from time spent healing in the village earlier)

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20+7=15 ;
Thursday March 15th, 2018 2:15:07 AM
Sable follows the party into the village and looks for tracks. Survival (18 adding in Plains and Ranger tracking Bonuses)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=23 ;
Thursday March 15th, 2018 5:33:31 AM
Perception 23

Elyas notices the path cut into the grass leading away from the village and points it out to the others. Looks like someone has cut through the grass, which means it has likely been here for some time, not as new as the grass we saw in our island.

He will move up with the group, watching for movement coming from behind them in the grass while the more diplomatic members try to make contact with any residents.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday March 15th, 2018 6:54:32 AM
Seeing the cut grass Falco quickly picks up a blade or two to examine. Looking them over he smiles and slips the two pieces into his pack.

"Be nice to get some time to exain this grass move closely."

Turning to the houses he simply yells.

"HELLO!! ANYONE HOME? HELLO, HALING WHO WANTS TO TALK OUT HERE."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=14 ; d20+6=16 ;
Thursday March 15th, 2018 1:06:01 PM
Perception for first check = 14, Pass
Perception for second check = 16, Fail

Gothruk walks into the clearing, as the other yell out, he glances behind, into the grass to make sure they didn't attract any unwanted attention.

Other then that he waits, if no response is forthcoming he'll move towards the closest hut with it's door open and peer inside.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=20 ; d20+11=28 ;
Thursday March 15th, 2018 8:12:29 PM
[Perception=20]
"I wonder if they are below ground level to keep cooler, this heat is quite sweltering." Finnian adds upon noticing that part of the homes are buried. He then heads over to Falco and takes a look at the grass. This place is quite fascinating isn't it. I've heard that there are nearly 50 different types of grasses here."[/b] He stoops down and examines the grass that Falco had pocketed. "You are right this should be studied in more depth when we have more time." Finnian also takes a few of the grass clippings. If time allows he would also like to examine the huts to see what the walls and roof are made of.

[Knowledge Nature 28]

Sargrass Plains Part Two- DM Matt 12:30 - 36 hr clock
Thursday March 15th, 2018 9:27:07 PM
The shouting seems to of scared off whatever creatures were stalking the Petals. The really perceptive members of the group can confirm that.
Falco and Finnian take a couple pieces of the grass laying in the pile as the others inspect the home. Finnian finds that the blades of grass in the pile are the same as the grass weaved within the thatched roofs. Finnian finds this is Steel grass. The grass has been known to have many helpful properties in weapons and armor.
The shouting does scare up a new commotion within the first home. Several items fell and crashed. The noise sounds like the pitter patter of little feet.. A few of them.

Sable finds a large group of large humanoid tracks leaving the homes and heading out toward the ship. They tracks seem to be of what knocked down the path in the grass. After some further inspection they look like minotaur tracks.
Gothruk looks inside the closest home. The large door creaks slowly as it opens under its own weight.

Several large rats scatter as you get a full view of the scene within the home.
Gothruk only Highlight to display spoiler: {} A minotaur lies upon the floor of the home. He is armored but this minotaur isn’t like other taurs. The minotaur has brown, brittle-looking vines wrapping his arms and legs. Above his head a mess of dried twigs and dying leaves.
If you look further, you notice the minotaur has a massive head wound and looks like he was beaten to death.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=30 ;
Thursday March 15th, 2018 9:50:28 PM
"Hey, that steelgrass might be worth something, Finnian and Falco. If you agree, perhaps we should load up some more to take with us?" If the steelgrass does seem valuable, Rolth will carefully pack a goodly amount in his backpack. After that, he will keep an eye out for a return of the stalkers in the grass. (Perception = 30)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=14 ;
Thursday March 15th, 2018 10:20:26 PM
(Perception =14)
Tsak heads toward the first home and gestures for Falco to join him.
He figures that the halfling might be the least intimidating and won't scare those who are inside.
The plan is that you do the talking, but I'll only be half a step away should you need me he says before retreating slightly with sword held loosely at side and his best used cart salesman grin plastered on his face.
Tsak is solely focussed on what happens inside the hut, particularly if someone answers the door.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant
Friday March 16th, 2018 1:34:58 AM
Sable would also like sufficient steel grass to make sime light armour and will take enough for a suit and to weave into a buckler.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=24 ;
Friday March 16th, 2018 5:48:15 AM
Elyas looks around the outside of the building while Falco and Tsak check out the interior. He looks for any additional tracks, bodies or signs of fighting.

(perception 24)

he keeps an eye on the door as the others enter, ready to run over and help if something goes down

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday March 16th, 2018 7:24:54 AM
Falco nods at Task and moves to follow but first picks up some more of the grass.

"Be right there, this might be useful when i have time to make some things.."

Once he has a reasonable amount he gestures to the others to gather what they can and heads with Tsak he heads to the door a big smile on his face ready to talk.

Kiwina (Steve M) (39/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+12=19 ;
Friday March 16th, 2018 10:38:56 AM
Kiwina looks at the tracks, trying to estimate how many creatures there were and how recently they left. (roll: survival = 19) If they really were headed for the ship, which is still in the area, then they might very well still be in the area.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None
Friday March 16th, 2018 2:25:46 PM
Gothruk calls out to the others, There's a dead body in here! Taur. Armoured, looks like he took a beating to the head...

Ooc how is this Minotaur "isn't like other taurs"?

When he hears the scampering he'll try and run around to the edge of the house so he can see out behind it, and what might be running away. He'll ready himself to pull his head back incase something comes flying towards him.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=24 ;
Friday March 16th, 2018 8:41:07 PM
Like the others Finnian will take some steel grass with every intention of finding someone who can teach him to weave.

Upon seeing the commotion from Gothruk Finnian will whip around and draw an arrow, searching for yet another unseen enemy. [Perception 24]

Sargrass Plains Part Two- DM Matt 12:30 - 36 hr clock
Friday March 16th, 2018 10:16:48 PM
Gothruk calls out to the others, There's a dead body in here! Taur. Armoured, looks like he took a beating to the head...
Ooc how is this Minotaur "isn't like other taurs"?
(The taur is a Bramble minotaur. He is half plant.)

When he hears the scampering he'll try and run around to the edge of the house so he can see out behind it, and what might be running away. He'll ready himself to pull his head back in case something comes flying towards him. Gothruk notices they are only rats, thin dehydrated rats.
Once Gothruk leaves the doorway it leaves the bloody scene in view of the others. The scene shows a minotaur plant hybrid lying upon the room floor. The room was a mess and a large fight had broken out.

"Hey, that steelgrass might be worth something, Finnian and Falco. If you agree, perhaps we should load up some more to take with us?" If the steelgrass does seem valuable, Rolth will carefully pack a goodly amount in his backpack. After that, he will keep an eye out for a return of the stalkers in the grass. (Perception = 30)
Sable would also like sufficient steel grass to make some light armour and will take enough for a suit and to weave into a buckler.
But Sable recalls that the grass is only valuable as a weapon or armor. The grass itself is worth nothing. The Manfri though have the skills and tools to work with the grass.

Kiwina looks at the tracks, trying to estimate how many creatures there were and how recently they left. (roll: survival = 19) If they really were headed for the ship, which is still in the area, then they might very well still be in the area.
(Kiwina finds eight to ten separate tracks heading SouthEast toward the ship.)
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Tsak heads toward the first home and gestures for Falco to join him.
He figures that the halfling might be the least intimidating and won't scare those who are inside.
The plan is that you do the talking, but I'll only be half a step away should you need me he says before retreating slightly with sword held loosely at side and his best used cart salesman grin plastered on his face.
Tsak is solely focussed on what happens inside the hut, particularly if someone answers the door.
Elyas looks around the outside of the building while Falco and Tsak check out the interior. He looks for any additional tracks, bodies or signs of fighting.
he keeps an eye on the door as the others enter, ready to run over and help if something goes down
Falco nods at Task and moves to follow but first picks up some more of the grass.
"Be right there, this might be useful when i have time to make some things.."
Once he has a reasonable amount he gestures to the others to gather what they can and heads with Tsak he heads to the door a big smile on his face ready to talk.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20+5=18 ; d20+10=20 ;
Saturday March 17th, 2018 2:52:14 AM
Sable will come inside to inspect the body, try and assess how it died, and see what of value or interest might be on it (Heal check 18, Perception 20)

Kiwina (Steve M) (39/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+9=10 ;
Saturday March 17th, 2018 10:46:48 AM
Kiwina asks the others, "Has the body been stripped of valuables?" Meanwhile, he goes over where the beaten path enters the clearing, and watches for movement coming back towards the party. Just in case the minotaurs are chasing something else and decide to return.
(Roll: perception = natural 1, gah)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=16 ;
Saturday March 17th, 2018 4:12:30 PM
Rolth nods as Kiwina joins him in keeping lookout for trouble in the direction of the ship. He also looks to see whether he can see the ship itself down the cleared path through the grass. If so, what condition is it in, and what activity is happening on board or nearby? (Perception = 16)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Sunday March 18th, 2018 7:53:26 AM
Finishing his circuit of the huts, Elyas comes back to the hut with the dead Taur in it.

Well, I don't think we'll be getting much help in this village after all. We should check and see if there are any supplies to be gathered, but it seems that it may be time to move on to that ship.

But I'm pretty sure something is still out there, watching us. We should be ready for anything....

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday March 18th, 2018 11:11:44 PM
If there is sound or movement from inside the hut Tsak will stay where he is. If no-one answers the door he will move and knock on the door of the third hut.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=21 ;
Sunday March 18th, 2018 11:14:56 PM
Finnian joins Tsak in inspecting the other huts. However, if there is no answer he will check the doors, enter if they are unlocked and take a look around.

[perception=21 to search the huts]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=18 ;
Monday March 19th, 2018 7:12:07 AM
Falco follows along with Tsak going door to door and listening. He not only listens but spends some time looking for other signs of life. If there is none he will try the door.

{Perception: 18}

Sargrass Plains Part Three- DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock d20=7 ; d20=8 ; d20=2 ;
Monday March 19th, 2018 9:26:02 PM
The day creeps on. The sun rolls halfway across the sky then sets in the location that it rose.
The group finds that the taur is quite dead, beyond any hope of healing. There are signs of a struggle but if you look closely you also discover the signs of Sargrass sickness on the corpse.

The dead taur wears has a vial of alchemist's fire;
He wears large +1 chainmail. A large heavy wooden Steelgrass woven shield and large +1 battleaxe. Sitting near a crude sink is a large light +1 crossbow with 20 bolts
Outside, the other homes are all empty. There are no armor or weapons within these. You do notice the same disheveled look in these as is in the first home. Within one, there are broken furniture and further signs of a struggle. You also see traces of blood scattered in various places around this settlement.
Outside only - Perception vs DC 7 Highlight to display spoiler: {Outside the home the noise picks up again. Something is rustling through the grass.}
Outside only - Perception vs DC 8 Highlight to display spoiler: { A scream can barely be heard from near the boat}
Specifications on the steelgrass shield: Highlight to display spoiler: { A large heavy steelgrass shield has grants a +2 shield bonus to armor class; has no armor check penalty or maximum dexterity bonus; has a 5% arcane spell failure check and a weighs 7 lbs. }
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Sable will come inside to inspect the body, try and assess how it died, and see what of value or interest might be on it (Heal check 18, Perception 20)

Kiwina the others, "Has the body been stripped of valuables?" Meanwhile, he goes over where the beaten path enters the clearing, and watches for movement coming back towards the party. Just in case the minotaurs are chasing something else and decide to return. Too distracted by other concerns he notices nothing of any significance.

Rolth nods as Kiwina joins him in keeping lookout for trouble in the direction of the ship. He also looks to see whether he can see the ship itself down the cleared path through the grass. If so, what condition is it in, and what activity is happening on board or nearby?

Finishing his circuit of the huts, Elyas comes back to the hut with the dead Taur in it and comments that in the absence of any help from this village the Petals should check for supplies then proceed to the ship. He warns caution as something is still out there...

If there is sound or movement from inside the hut Tsak will stay where he is. If no-one answers the door he will move and knock on the door of the third hut.

Finnian joins Tsak in inspecting the other huts. However, if there is no answer he will check the doors, enter if they are unlocked and take a look around.

Falco follows along with Tsak going door to door and listening. He not only listens but spends some time looking for other signs of life. If there is none he will try the door.

Kiwina (Steve M) (39/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+9=28 ;
Monday March 19th, 2018 9:51:03 PM
The sound of screams from the direction of the ship snaps Kiwina out of his daydream, even though it's difficult to hear over the rustling in the grass.

"Do you think these are the minotaurs' homes, or were they raiding? If the homeowners are avoiding us in the grass, I've got no interest in chasing them. If they're minotaurs and may comfe back, I'm sure they'd look favorably on some help. Besides, I'm curious about the ship."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Monday March 19th, 2018 9:57:13 PM
"Sounds like someone out there needs our help! Grab the loot and let's get moving down the cleared path toward the ship, shall we?" Rolth prepares to lead the Petals down the path if they will follow.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=13 ;
Monday March 19th, 2018 11:43:17 PM
(Perception vs spoiler = 13)
Tsak, on hearing the scream, joins the others in moving towards the boat.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant
Tuesday March 20th, 2018 3:26:17 AM
Sable moves to secure the axe, shield, mail, crossbow and bolts - working with anyone else in the hut to gather the items - before heading out to see about the shouting...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday March 20th, 2018 6:55:37 AM
Falco's head whips around at the sound of the distant scream but Rolth speaks before he can.

"Yes, someone is in trouble by the boat. Best we investigate."

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=17 ;
Tuesday March 20th, 2018 9:41:58 AM
Perception 17.

Elyas perks up at the same time as most of the other Petals as a scream is heard from the direction of the boat.

He quickly joins the others who start moving towards the sound.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=17 ; d20+10=18 ;
Tuesday March 20th, 2018 10:01:58 AM
Finnian comes out of the home and examines the traces of blood to see if there is a visible trail or any deceranable pattern. [survival=17]. But then decides to follow the group in the direction of the ship. He makes sure to keep an eye out for anything moving in the grass, and stays in the middle of the group, but always right next to the grass so that he can enter then with a step if need arises. [Perception=18]

"Do be careful with that vial Sable, in these dry conditions that could spread like... Well wildfire," Finnian says (assuming that Sabke grabbed that to and showed the others what he found). "That shield is far too large for me, and shields aren't really my mug of mead, but I would love to take a look at it when we get the chance to rest. The steel grass weaving is quite interesting" he adds.

Sargrass Plains - Meet the Brambles - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock d20=4 ; d20=1 ; d20=18 ; d20=8 ;
Tuesday March 20th, 2018 8:12:59 PM
Another scream as the Petals race to figure out where it is coming from. Once within the path between the small village and the ship you find a long, slender creature is following you. The creature wiggles through the blades of grass.
(Know Nature DC 8) Highlight to display spoiler: { You realize this is a Tatzlewurm. Not normally native to the plains }
Seventy-five feet East, there are eight Brambles attacking four others. One of the Brambles, bigger then the five others, tears a plant strand from his left arm and wipes the last standing uninfected Bramble.
Once the uninfected fall the infected Brambles begin to pull the armor from their bodies.
The closest Bramble stands 25 feet from the nearest Petal.
The tatzlewurm pounces from the grass and grapples the Infected Bramble. The taur screams and falls backward.
Perspective vs DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: { A second tatzlewurm stands within the grass on the opposite side, ready to pounce. }
-- Scene
100 foot circle with the ship sitting on the far left side. The four injured Brambles lie nearby.
Sargent Bramble is 100 foot away with the others scattered within the 100 foot radius.

----
100 ft. - Sargent Bramble 1: AC 17 - HP 25
75 ft. - Recruit Bramble 2: AC 22 - HP 11
75 ft. - Recruit Bramble 3: AC 22 - HP 11
50 ft. - Recruit Bramble 4: AC 22 - HP 11
50 ft. - Brigand Bramble 5: AC 17 - HP 18
50 ft. - Brigand Bramble 6: AC 17 - HP 18
25 ft. - right - Recruit Bramble 7: AC 22 - HP 11
25 ft. - left - Recruit Bramble 8: AC 22 - HP 11 - Being attacked by tatzlewurm

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20+4=24 ; d20+8=10 ;
Tuesday March 20th, 2018 8:40:34 PM
Sable, emerging from the hut spots the Tatzlewurm (knowledge Nature = nat 20 for 24). ”What are you doing here? You are not normally found on the plains...”

Sable also glances at the attacking worm, but is too far away to see what happens (Perception 10).

Sable will draw his weapon and begin moving towards the Brambles. (I figure that Sable will enter combat after the others since he was picking up items - just let me know when I get there...)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 11; CMD: 17) | Glaive +7 1d10+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Charging d20+10=15 ; d20+7=13 ;
Tuesday March 20th, 2018 10:32:08 PM
Rolth quickly takes in the scene before charging up to within glaive reach of recruit 7. (Perception = 15, not enough) His swing is too wild, missing by a nautical mile. (To hit = 13 , miss)

Kiwina (Steve M) (39/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+6=12 ; d20+9=15 ;
Tuesday March 20th, 2018 10:50:37 PM
(Rolls: nature = 12, perception =15)

Kiwina can't figure out whether to root for the tatzlwurm or the bramble minotaurs. Probably one of the groups of minotaurs, and possibly the group that is down. He hesitates, waiting to see how the minotaurs react to the Petals.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=15 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+7=19 ; d8+1=3 ;
Wednesday March 21st, 2018 1:01:20 AM
(Know Nature=15, Perception=23, Attack=19, Damage=3)
Unsure who the good guys are (if there are any) Tsak sights his crossbow at the recruit that Rolth has charged.
Unfortunately the bolt narrowly misses the taur and disappears into the long grass beside the path.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=19 ;
Wednesday March 21st, 2018 5:00:49 AM
Elyas pulls up as they see the battle unfolding in front of them, with the infected taurs seeming to be coming out on top.

These infections are everywhere! this is just like the giant crab!

As Elyas looks for a target in the melee, he notices something in the grass
(perception 19)

Watch out! there's another Tatzlewyrm in the grass!

He waits for a clear shot and to see what is going on here. For now he casts Magic Weapon on his crossbow and readies a bolt

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=13 ;
Wednesday March 21st, 2018 7:05:57 AM
{Perception: 13}

Falco follows along behind the others being sure not to get to close to the action. He pauses when someone mentions the infection and casts a spell to bolster his defenses.

{Single move and Mage Armor]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+5=11 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=7 ; 2d6+4=8 ;
Wednesday March 21st, 2018 11:09:32 AM
Gothruk sees the chaos and tries to decent if any of the people in front are sane. He'll also move forward slightly keeping his Guisarme pointed at any approaching parties. If anyone approaches with a weapon drawn, without asking for help or sonething similar he'll attack, using his superior reach to keep them at bay.

Prepared attack: to-hit, 11. No damage.
Aoo 1 To-hit, 8. No damage.

If anything else gets within his range.
Aoo 2 To-hit 17, Damage 8.
Aoo 3 To-hit 7, No damage.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=22 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+11=24 ;
Wednesday March 21st, 2018 7:31:29 PM
[Nature=22,Perception=21 Pass,Pass]

Not sure who is on our side he chooses to shoot at the non native Worm, but in his confusion the shots are fired high over Gothruk and land somewhere in the grass. [Rapid shot attack rolls= 6 and 10]

[Rolled on what I know of the worms- 24, or the 22 could roll over]

"Who are we fighting," he calls out.

Sargrass Plains - Meet the Brambles - End Round 1 - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock d20=7 ; d2=1 ; d8=8 ; d20-4=-3 ; d20+1=11 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+1=2 ; d20+2=19 ; d4+1=5 ;
Wednesday March 21st, 2018 10:41:34 PM
Sable emerging from the hut spots the Tatzlewurm ”What are you doing here? You are not normally found on the plains...” he says then notices that this wurm’s color is the same as the grass, as if it is a variant native here. He prepares for combat.

Kiwina can't figure out whether to root for the tatzlwurm or the bramble minotaurs. Probably one of the groups of minotaurs, and possibly the group that is down. He hesitates, waiting to see how the minotaurs react to the Petals.

Rolth suffers no doubt and charges recruit 7, swinging wide.

Unsure who the good guys are (if there are any) Tsak sights his crossbow at the recruit that Rolth has charged. Unfortunately the bolt narrowly misses the taur and disappears into the long grass beside the path.

Elyas pulls up as they see the battle unfolding in front of them, with the infected taurs seeming to be coming out on top. “Watch out! there's another Tatzlewyrm in the grass!” he cries as he sees the other wurm.

He waits for a clear shot and to see what is going on here. For now he casts Magic Weapon on his crossbow and readies a bolt

Falco follows along behind the others being sure not to get to close to the action. He pauses when someone mentions the infection and casts a Mage Armor to bolster his defenses.

Gothruk sees the chaos and tries to discern if any of the people in front are sane. He'll also move forward slightly keeping his Guisarme pointed at any approaching parties. If anyone approaches with a weapon drawn, without asking for help or something similar he'll attack, using his superior reach to keep them at bay.

Prepared attack: to-hit, 11. No damage.
Aoo 1 To-hit, 8. No damage.
If anything else gets within his range.
Aoo 2 To-hit 17, Damage 8.
Aoo 3 To-hit 7, No damage.

Finnian ([Nature=22,Perception=21 Pass,Pass]
Not sure who is on our side he chooses to shoot at the non native Worm, but in his confusion the shots are fired high over Gothruk and land somewhere in the grass. [Rapid shot attack rolls= 6 and 10]
[Rolled on what I know of the worms- 24, or the 22 could roll over]

"Who are we fighting," he calls out.
-------------

Finnian finds the Tatzelwurm’s color matches the green grasses. A greenish vapor rising from it’s toothy maw. The Tatzelwurm grabs a hold of anything Bramble and coughs poison into the Recruit 8 lungs. The infected Bramble coughs and whines as the poison hits home (+1 DMG)
Recruit 7 pulls a Prickle whip from his arm and attacks Rolth. He strikes the liontaur.
(Dmg: 5)
The Recruit 8 tries to fight off the tatzelwurm but the poison and the creature has the upper hand.
Brigand 6 attacks the tatzelwurm but notices the Petals and growls. He eyes are bloodied and his hair is falling from his fur-covered hide. Brigand 6 signals to the others

The second tatzlewurm attacks Brigand 5, grabs the Bramble and bites (5 dmg)
Recruit 3 moves 20 ft
Sargent moves 30 ft
2 and 4 move 20 ft forward
-----
(OOC: There is a Roll20 map)
Sargent Bramble 1: AC 17 - HP 25
Recruit Bramble 2: AC 22 - HP 11
Recruit Bramble 3: AC 22 - HP 11
Recruit Bramble 4: AC 22 - HP 11
Brigand Bramble 5: AC 17 - HP 13 - Being attacked by tatzlewurm
Brigand Bramble 6: AC 17 - HP 18
Recruit Bramble 7: AC 22 - HP 11
Recruit Bramble 8: AC 22 - HP 10 - Being attacked by tatzlewurm
Tatzelwurm: AC 19 - HP 22

Kiwina (Steve M) (39/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+4=16 ; d8+3=11 ;
Wednesday March 21st, 2018 11:33:32 PM
(OOC: cannot use the map from here, so I'm not sure who's closest.)

Kiwina attacks the nearest bramble with his long spear (10' reach). If two are equally close, he will pick the one closest to other Petals. Rolls: hit = 16. . .

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20+4=20 ; 2d6+4=8 ;
Thursday March 22nd, 2018 4:23:35 AM
Sable moves to where he has a better shot and shoots at the Bramble just above Rolth that is not engaged (I cannot see labels/numbers for the opponents). 20 should hit if it is a Brigand - for 8 piercing damage.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20+4=20 ; 2d6+4=8 ;
Thursday March 22nd, 2018 4:23:44 AM
Sable moves to where he has a better shot and shoots at the Bramble just above Rolth that is not engaged (I cannot see labels/numbers for the opponents). 20 should hit if it is a Brigand - for 8 piercing damage.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday March 22nd, 2018 7:14:08 AM
Falco reaches into his component pouch, extracting a small bit of glittering dust. Satisified he holds his position and waits for the attackers to move in more.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +7 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Bite +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: Raging ( d20+7=12 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=14 ;
Thursday March 22nd, 2018 7:23:19 AM
Rolth is enraged by the prickle whip attack, and full attacks the offender--Recruit 7--with his glaive and paws. He eschews biting the diseased thing. (Free action to rage) (Glaive to hit = 12, miss; Paw 1 to hit = 20, miss; Paw 2 to hit = 14, miss) The flurry is ineffectual, and now he is really mad!

(OOC: I fixed the labels on the enemy so they should be visible. Let me know if there are other issues.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=9 ;
Thursday March 22nd, 2018 8:40:07 AM
(Attack=9)
Still unsure if he's attacking the right people Tsak alters his aim and fires again.
High and to the right, darn it!

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+5=20 ; d8+1=3 ;
Thursday March 22nd, 2018 10:14:13 AM
Elyas takes a shot at the Bramble fighting one of the wyrms (brigand 6)

to hit = 20

damage = 3

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+5=16 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=19 ; 2d6+4=8 ; 2d6+4=13 ;
Thursday March 22nd, 2018 1:25:34 PM
Gothruk sees the thing attack Rolth and moves up behind to provide support. He attempts to attack past Rolth but he misses the plant creature. (What is with all these plants trying to kill us time and time again?? Every blade of grass is against us here!)

He'll try and prevent anything from coming towards the Taurs. If it's moving away he won't attack but anything heading towards the taurs, he'll try and stab at.
AOO 1 = 14 to hit
AOO 2 = 18 to hit, Damage = 8
AOO 3 = 19 to hit, Damage = 13

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=7 ; d20+5=16 ;
Thursday March 22nd, 2018 9:09:36 PM
Finnian fires two arrows at the attacking worm. And misses...

Sargrass Plains - Meet the Brambles - End Round 2 - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock "what is with all the misses?" d20+2=12 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+2=17 ; 2d6+1=8 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+1=17 ; d20-4=-3 ; d20-4=0 ; d20+1=11 ; d20+2=7 ; d20-4=12 ; d20+2=7 ; d20-4=-3 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=12 ;
Thursday March 22nd, 2018 11:12:21 PM
Kiwina attacks the nearest bramble with his long spear but the spear does not get past the bramble’s armor.

Sable moves to where he has a better shot and shoots at the Bramble just above Rolth (Recruit 4). His arrow bounces harmlessly of its armor as well.

Falco reaches into his component pouch, extracting a small bit of glittering dust. Satisfied he holds his position and waits for the attackers to move in more.

Rolth is enraged by the prickle whip attack, and full attacks the offender. The violent flurry of glaive and paws is ineffectual, and now he is really mad!

Still unsure if he's attacking the right people Tsak alters his aim and fires again. High and to the right!

Elyas takes a shot and hits the Bramble fighting one of the wyrms (brigand 6) (damage 3)

Gothruk sees the thing attack Rolth and moves up behind to provide support. He attempts to attack past Rolth but he misses the plant creature.

He'll try and prevent anything from coming towards the Taurs. If it's moving away he won't attack but anything heading towards the taurs, he'll try and stab at.
AoO 1 = 14 to hit -- Activated but misses.

Finnian fires two arrows at the attacking worm. And misses...

Sargent 1 moves in to attack tatzlwurm 1 and misses!
Recruit 2 moves in to attack tatzlwurm 2 and also misses.
Recruit 3 moves around to attack Kiwina and provokes from Gothruk, who’s attack fails to connect. The recruit’s battle axe attack, however, does not. (8 points damage to Kiwina).

Recruit 4 attacks tatzlwurm 1 and misses.
Brigand 5 ineffectively attacks wurm 1.
While Brigand 6 has similar lack of success against wurm 2
Recruit 7 attack Rolth without affect and Recruit 8 has no success attacking wurm 2.

Each tatzlewurm attacks a bramble and misses.

Sargent Bramble 1: AC 17 - HP 25
Recruit Bramble 2: AC 22 - HP 11
Recruit Bramble 3: AC 22 - HP 11
Recruit Bramble 4: AC 22 - HP 11
Brigand Bramble 5: AC 17 - HP 10 - Being attacked by tatzlewurm
Brigand Bramble 6: AC 17 - HP 18
Recruit Bramble 7: AC 22 - HP 11
Recruit Bramble 8: AC 22 - HP 10 - Being attacked by tatzlewurm
Tatzelwurm 1: AC 19 - HP 22
Tatzlewurm 2: AC 19 - HP 22

Kiwina (Steve M) (31/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+4=8 ; d8+3=10 ;
Friday March 23rd, 2018 1:08:21 AM
(OOC: If Kiwina gets an AOO against the brigand who attacked, the first two rolls are it. If he doesn't, ignore those rolls.)

Kiwina decides he would be better off making more attacks. He moves 5' back and changes weapons.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20-2=1 ; d20-2=-1 ;
Friday March 23rd, 2018 3:15:45 AM
Sable tries to a double shot, but misses (1, -1) and otherwise stays in place.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+6=23 ; d8+2=7 ;
Friday March 23rd, 2018 6:17:27 AM
Elyas fires another shot, this one at recruit 2 who just came in swinging at Kiwina.

23 to hit, 7 damage (magic weapon and point blank shot).

He then backs up behind the bulk of the party, feeling quite exposed on the outer flank with so many bramble taurs in that direction.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday March 23rd, 2018 7:06:24 AM
"Not really sure what is going on here."

Looking to the north Faloc tosses the bit of glitter into the air while whispering a short phrase. As soon as the dust leaves his finger an explosion of glitter envelops wurm and its attackers.

{Glitterdust DC17}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +7 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Bite +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: Raging ( d20+7=25 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=24 ; d10+7=10 ; d4+2=4 ;
Friday March 23rd, 2018 7:23:56 AM
"Hey Petals, you may have noticed that these taurs are diseased, like the big mutant crab! I think the wurms are trying to help us!" With that, he turns his attention back to smashing recruit 7. (Glaive to hit = 25, dam = 10; Paw 1 to hit = 20, miss; Paw 2 to hit = 24, dam = 4) Assuming the diseased thing falls (from 14 hp total damage), he steps up five feet.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+5=12 ; d20+5=23 ; 2d6+4=15 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=25 ; 2d6+4=11 ;
Friday March 23rd, 2018 10:33:16 AM
Gothruk will attack recruit 3, To-hit = 12, Miss.

You may be correct Rolth, that or they're just hungry and the diseased things seem weaker...

Gothruk will again attack any Bramble that Provokes, not attacking the wurms.
AOO 1 To-hit = 23. Damage 15
AOO 2 To-hit = 8. Miss
AOO 3 To-hit = 25. Damage 11

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=11 ;
Friday March 23rd, 2018 5:36:19 PM
(Attack=11)
Tsak aims at the Bramble that has appeared out of the grass near Kiwina (R3) but again his shot goes wide.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=17 ; d20+5=16 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=2 ;
Friday March 23rd, 2018 6:09:34 PM
[swamped at work sorry]
finnian fires ac 17,16 damage 7,2

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20-2=1 ; d20-2=-1 ;
Saturday March 24th, 2018 5:42:24 AM
Sable tries to a double shot, but misses (1, -1) and otherwise stays in place.

Sargrass Plains - Meet the Brambles - End Round 3 - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock "Sides are chosen?" d20-2=18 ; d20-2=13 ; d20-1=1 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+4=11 ; d20-2=17 ; d20+3=22 ; d20-4=-2 ; d8+1=7 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=12 ; d20-4=-1 ; d20+1=8 ; d20-4=12 ; d20+5=17 ; d20-2=4 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=13 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=12 ;
Saturday March 24th, 2018 11:15:39 AM
Kiwina decides he would be better off making more attacks. He moves 5' back and changes weapons.

Sable tries to a double shot, but misses and otherwise stays in place.

Elyas fires another shot, this one at recruit 2 who just came in swinging at Kiwina hitting home, but the bramble continues fighting. He then backs up behind the bulk of the party.

Falco tosses the bit of glitter into the air while whispering a short phrase. As soon as the dust leaves his finger an explosion of glitter envelops the wurm and its attackers. Judging by their reaction it appears that Brigand 5 and Recruit 4 are blinded. Other than being all sparkly, the wurm and Recruit 2 seem to have avoided this affect.

Rolth points out that the taurs appear diseased and speculates that the wurms may be the Petals’ allies. He attacks recruit 7 landing hits with his glaive and a paw slaying it. He then backs up five feet.

Gothruk will attacks recruit 3, failing to injure it. He agrees with Rolth’s observation, but adds that the tatzelwurms’ choice of targets could just be a predatory preference.

Tsak aims at the Bramble that has appeared out of the grass near Kiwina (R3) but again his shot goes wide.

Finnian fires at the blinded brigand 5, both arrows striking home, but not dropping it. (total damage 9) [OOC: Your sympathetic DM picked the best target for you]

Sable tries to a double shot, but misses and otherwise stays in place.

Sergeant 1 attacks wurm 2 and misses with his axe and his horns.

Recruit 2 attacks wurm 1, hitting it with his horn for 2 points of damage after the creature’s damage reduction. It tries to grab the wurm, but the creature avoids being grappled.

Recruit 3 attacks Kiwina, missing with both attacks.

Recruit 4 and Brigand 5 brush at their eyes, trying to clear its vision.

Brigand 6 attacks wurm 1, missing with both attacks.

Recruit 8 attacks wurm 1, also missing.

Tatzelwurm 1 hits the sergeant (damage 9) but is unable to grab it after biting it.

Making use of the advantage provided by the glittering cloud, Tatzelwurm 2 lashes out at the blinded Brigand 5, killing it.

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Sargent Bramble 1: AC 17 - HP 16
Recruit Bramble 2: AC 22 - HP 4 - attacking tatzlewurm 2; glittering
Recruit Bramble 3: AC 22 - HP 11
Recruit Bramble 4: AC 22 - HP 11 - Attacking tatzlewurm 2; blinded
Brigand Bramble 5: AC 17 - DEAD
Brigand Bramble 6: AC 17 - HP 18
Recruit Bramble 7: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 8: AC 22 - HP 10 - Being attacked by tatzlewurm 1
Tatzelwurm 1: AC 19 - HP 20
Tatzlewurm 2: AC 19 - HP 22 - glittering

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=12 ;
Saturday March 24th, 2018 5:00:35 PM
(Attack=12)
Tsak reloads another bolt, sights along the cross bow and lets fly at Bramble 3, and misses yet again.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +7 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: Raging (2/10) d8=6 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=10 ; d4+2=6 ;
Saturday March 24th, 2018 10:10:37 PM
Rolth takes 5 foot step toward the ship, and switches his attacks to Recruit 8, who he flanks with the wurm. His glaive swings wide, but one of his paws lands. (Glaive to hit = 17, miss; Paw 1 to hit = 26, 6 damage; Paw 2 to hit = 10, miss)

(OOC: ignore the first d8 roll, just a randomly hit button on my iPad during a trip to Boston.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (31/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+3=6 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=6 ;
Saturday March 24th, 2018 10:26:53 PM
Kiwina makes his full attack sequence on Recruit 3, but does not succeed in landing a blow.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+6=21 ;
Sunday March 25th, 2018 7:51:03 AM
Elyas reloads and fires again at recruit 3 (21 to hit, just misses!)

He briefly considers switching to spells, but decides that for now it seems best to save his energy until there is an enemy that is harder to kill with mundane weapons.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20+4=9 ;
Sunday March 25th, 2018 5:58:32 PM
Sable moves and takes a shot at blinded Recruit 4 - 9 (misses).

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=22 ; d20+5=18 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=7 ;
Sunday March 25th, 2018 10:00:05 PM
[ooc I made these rolls before I looked at the map and realized that Every enemy has cover on from my attacks from my allies, so Instead of rapid shot Finninan will take a move and one shot]

He tries to line up a shot, but quickly realizes that without a clear vantage point, there is no way he can hit anyone. he hurries to the edge of the grass, where he can see them all more clearly and lines up a shot.

Pulling back the cord to his ear he sees the Sargent in the back of the group and lines up a shot. the Sargent still has cover, but Finnian is confident he can make the shot. As he pulls back and lets the arrow fly he grins to himself. "What a lovely fletched arrow" [To hit 22, Damage 6]

[ooc For the record I was going to try to shoot him with one of my shots in the first place. Thanks DM for choosing a soft target for me last time. I literally made the post at a red light on my way home, also what the rule for moving through the grass, reflex save for half speed or take some damage? Does that apply to the enemies as well? Can I 5 foot step into it?]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+4=12 ; d20+4=10 ;
Monday March 26th, 2018 6:49:59 AM
Gothruk will flurry of blows Recruit 3, however he misses all attacks.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=15 ; d6+1=5 ;
Monday March 26th, 2018 7:16:03 AM
Having blinded a couple of the creatures Falco summons a small acid dart and fires it at recruit 4.

{Hit vs Touch: 15}
{Dam: 5}

"Hate killing them if they are just infected but its not something we can heal."

Sargrass Plains - Meet the Brambles - End Round 4 - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock "Sides are chosen?" d20-2=17 ; d20+5=6 ; d20-2=13 ; d20+3=23 ; d20-4=5 ; 2d6+1=6 ; d20+3=20 ; d20-4=16 ; 2d6+1=7 ; d8+1=9 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+1=11 ; d20-4=9 ; d20+3=10 ; d20-4=16 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+5=22 ; d8+3=8 ;
Monday March 26th, 2018 8:35:30 PM
[ooc: Because of all the trampling from combat, there are no tactical penalties from moving through the grass for either side]

Tsak reloads another bolt, sights along the cross bow and lets fly at Bramble 3, and misses yet again.

Rolth takes 5 foot step toward the ship, and switches his attacks to Recruit 8, who he flanks with the wurm. His glaive swings wide, but one of his paws lands.

Kiwina makes his full attack sequence on Recruit 3, but does not succeed in landing a blow.

Elyas reloads and fires again at recruit 3 just misses!

Sable moves and tries to takes advantage of Recruit 4 being blinded, but his shot goes wide..

Finnian moves to the edge of the grass and lines up a shot on the sergeant (sgt 1) hitting for 6 points damage.

Gothruk will flurry of blows Recruit 3, however he misses all attacks.

Having blinded a couple of the creatures Falco summons a small acid dart and fires it at recruit 4, successfully hitting it. He expresses remorse at having to kill the infected taurs.

Sergeant 1 attacks the wurm and misses with both attacks.

Recruit 2 hits tazlwurm 2 with his glaive but it barely penetrates its tough hide (damage 1)

Recruit 3 tears into Kiwina with its glaive and its horns (for a total of 9 damage), but fails to latch on. Make a FORTITUDE save DC 19 or become infected.

Recruit 4 manages to recover his eyesight, but flails wildly before doing so.

Brigand 6 misses with both attacks against tatzlwurm 1.

Recruit 8, flanking with Brigand 6, is able to gore the tatzlwurm barely harming it, but he is able to grapple the wurm, bringing it tight against his thorny flesh.

TW1 tries to reverse the grapple with Recruit 8, almost succeeds, but the taur maintains control.

TW2 viciously bites recruit 2, ripping its throat out.

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Sergeant Bramble 1: AC 17 - HP 10
Recruit Bramble 2: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 3: AC 22 - HP 11
Recruit Bramble 4: AC 22 - HP 2 - Attacking tatzlewurm 2; glittering
Brigand Bramble 5: AC 17 - DEAD
Brigand Bramble 6: AC 17 - HP 18
Recruit Bramble 7: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 8: AC 22 - HP 4 - Being attacked by tatzlewurm 1
Tatzelwurm 1: AC 19 - HP 8
Tatzlewurm 2: AC 19 - HP 22 - glittering

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +7 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: Raging (3/10) d20+7=25 ; d4+2=6 ; d20+7=24 ; d10+7=11 ;
Monday March 26th, 2018 10:37:07 PM
Rolth claws at Recruit 8, laying it low. (Paw 1 to hit = 25, 6hp damage) He steps forward 5 feet over its corpse to swing his glaive at the Sargent with a massive blow that lays him low as well. (to hit = 24, damage = 11)

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+6=8 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=12 ;
Monday March 26th, 2018 10:45:17 PM
(Roll: fortitude = 8)

Kiwina tries another series of attacks, again missing with all of them. And now he's not feeling too well, either.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20+7=27 ; d20+7=23 ; 6d6+18=34 ;
Tuesday March 27th, 2018 2:09:52 AM
Sable moves up behind Recruit 4, quickly switching to greatsword and swings in flanking position - Nat 20 for 27. Confirms Crit with 23. Rolls 34 damage.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=19 ; d8+1=3 ;
Tuesday March 27th, 2018 6:30:13 AM
(Attack=19, Damage=3)
Tsak switches his attack to Brigand 6 and shoots a bolt at him. The taur reacts, but still stands.
Well that's an improvement on the last two attempts he thinks to himself.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=7 ;
Tuesday March 27th, 2018 6:57:52 AM
Thinking his companions have things well in hand Falco fires off one final acid arrow at recrutie 4 but misses.

{Hit: 7}

Seeing that the battle is well in hand he turns his attention to the boat.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+6=16 ;
Tuesday March 27th, 2018 8:25:39 AM
Elyas takes another shot with his crossbow, this time at recruit 8, but is again off his mark.

It seems that the fight is winding down, but Elyas is feeling cautious about the Wyrms, which might turn on the party as soon as they finish fighting the Taurs

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=22 ; d20+5=15 ; d8+5=10 ;
Tuesday March 27th, 2018 4:50:27 PM
[left the modifier on]
Finnian fires at his closest foe, 1 arrow goes wide, but the other strikes true [22 to hit for 6 damage] and he steps into the grass.

5ft step south

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+4=24 ; d20+4=24 ; 2d8+4=11 ; d20+4=18 ;
Tuesday March 27th, 2018 5:45:49 PM
Gothruk making use of an opening Kiwina created manages to connect a heavy roundhouse kick to Recruit 3, downing him with a crunch.
To-hit 24 = Crit! Confirm? = 24 Confirmed.
Damage 2d8+4 = 11

It will soon be time to see if these snakes are only interested in infected prey. We should perhaps regroup and back away. Show we are no easy target, and if it's just for food then they have the other bodies to eat.Gothruk says loud enough for his party to hear.

Sargrass Plains - Meet the Brambles - End Round 4 - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock "Sides are chosen?" d20+1=19 ; 2d6=12 ; d8=7 ;
Tuesday March 27th, 2018 8:41:22 PM
Rolth claws at Recruit 8, laying it low. He steps forward 5 feet over its corpse to swing his glaive at the Sargent with a massive blow that lays him low as well.

Kiwina tries another series of attacks, again missing with all of them. And now he's not feeling too well, either. The wound itches terrible and a dark purple rash has already started to form. His stomach churns in anguish. Kiwina now has the sickened condition.

Sable moves up behind Recruit 4. A mighty blow of his sword completely severs the bramble taur’s left from his right.

Tsak switches his attack to Brigand 6 and shoots a bolt at him. The taur reacts, but still stands.

Thinking his companions have things well in hand Falco fires off one final acid arrow at recruiti 4, but misses. Seeing that the battle is well in hand he turns his attention to the boat.

Elyas takes another shot with his crossbow, this time at recruit 8, but is again off his mark. It seems that the fight is winding down, but Elyas is feeling cautious about the Wyrms, which might turn on the party as soon as they finish fighting the Taurs

Finnian fires at his closest foe, Recruit 3, one arrow goes wide, but the other strikes true and he steps into the grass.

Gothruk making use of an opening Kiwina created manages to connect a heavy roundhouse kick to Recruit 3, downing him with a crunch. He counsels regrouping and backing away as defense against the predatory tatzlewurms.

The remaining Brigand 6 swings his long sword at the grappled tatzlwurm 1. Despite the serpent's tough hide, the sword cuts deep. The bramble taur then crushes the remaining life out of it with its thorny grasp. The tatzlwurm thrashes wildly in its death throes while the brigand grimly maintains his death grip.

TW2 lets out an anguished scream sounding like a multitude of tuneless french horns as it rushes to its fallen fellow wurm. Sable and Rolth may take attacks of opportunity if they desire.

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Sergeant Bramble 1: AC 17 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 2: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 3: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 4: AC 22 - DEAD in two pieces
Brigand Bramble 5: AC 17 - DEAD
Brigand Bramble 6: AC 17 - HP 13
Recruit Bramble 7: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 8: AC 22 - DEAD

Tatzelwurm 1: AC 19 - DEAD
Tatzlewurm 2: AC 19 - HP 22 - glittering

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened d20+3=18 ; d6=1 ;
Tuesday March 27th, 2018 9:51:05 PM
Kiwina uses his 50' movement to go around to the other side of Brigand 6 and make a single attack with his short spear. He hits, but in his sickened condition does little damage (to hit = 18, damage = 1).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +7 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Bite +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: Raging (
Wednesday March 28th, 2018 7:56:08 AM
(OOC attempting to close my post)

Rolth forgoes the opportunity afforded by the onrushing worm, choosing instead to move to take down the last brigand. After all, the wurm is coming to the aid of its fallen comrade, not striking at the Petals—at least not yet. "I am sorry for the loss of your companion, who died nobly fighting these abominations," he shouts in Common as he moves into position to strike the last brigand with his glaive. (Glaive to hit = 16, miss)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+6=9 ;
Wednesday March 28th, 2018 11:34:30 AM
Elyas moves within 30' of the last brigand and fires his crossbow as he watches the creature break the first Wyrm.

There is just too much going on in that area, however, and his shot goes way wide

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+4=10 ; d20+4=15 ;
Wednesday March 28th, 2018 5:01:37 PM
Gothruk moves faster than he's moved before, alongside Rolth he attacks the Brigand. However he misses all his blows.
To hit = 10
To hit = 15

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=21 ; d8+1=3 ;
Wednesday March 28th, 2018 5:28:12 PM
(Attack=21, DMG=3)
Tsak fires a bolt at the last bramble and scores another hit.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant
Wednesday March 28th, 2018 6:59:35 PM
Sable moves back to pick up his bow and gets ready to take a shot next round.

Sargrass Plains - Meet the Brambles - End Round 5 - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Wednesday March 28th, 2018 9:48:39 PM
Recruit Bramble 6 - last man standing
Hp 12

Kiwina makes attacks and gets a piece of the Bramble’s plant matter. -1 up
Rolth speaks kindly to the tatzlewurm but it ignores him and doesn't seem to realize he is being spoken too.
Elyas fires his crossbow but misses as the bolt flies wide.
Gothruk misses
Teak strikes the Bramble for -3 Dmg
And Sable prepares to fire next round.
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The recruit sneers at the Petals as they gather around him. He notices the tatzlewurm and the Petals all heading toward him. He withdraws just before the tatzlewurm has a chance to attack. He takes a defensive stance which he holds weakly. The hunger rages within him as bodies lay all around him.

The tatzlewurm avoids any of the Petals. The dragon-like creature examines the body of his friend then, oddly ignoring the brigand, heads toward the ship to examine the remains of the other Brambles. At the ship are four uninfected Bramble but two are dead and the other two are barely able to move. One of them painfully shifts to get more comfortable. The tatzlewurm reacts, striking the minotaur, ending its life.

The other, nearly blinded by its wounds, pleads with the tatzlewurm for mercy.

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Sergeant Bramble 1: AC 17 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 2: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 3: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 4: AC 22 - DEAD in two pieces
Brigand Bramble 5: AC 17 - DEAD
Brigand Bramble 6: AC 17(22) - HP 9, total defense
Recruit Bramble 7: AC 22 - DEAD

Falco (BatMark subbing for Ryan) d20-1=11 ; d3=3 ;
Wednesday March 28th, 2018 9:58:06 PM
Falco moves a little closer to the last brambletaur, and lobs a splash of acid at it, over the heads of his allies. (Ranged touch = 11, damage = 3)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=10 ;
Wednesday March 28th, 2018 10:07:03 PM
(Attack=10)
Tsak fires again, but his hands feel wooden and he misses his target.

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened d20+1=8 ; d20=8 ; d20=20 ; d20=3 ; d6=1 ;
Wednesday March 28th, 2018 10:49:01 PM
Although he's not likely to touch the creature in his weakened state, Kiwina attacks. If nothing else, he can keep it occupied while the rest of the party positions themselves. (One natural 20 out of the attacks, 1 damage)

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20=11 ; d20+8=16 ;
Thursday March 29th, 2018 1:48:57 AM
Sable moves toward the ship, fires at the remaining number 5 (11) misses. Then takes a look at the ship, Perception 16

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+5=21 ; d8+1=4 ;
Thursday March 29th, 2018 3:51:40 AM
Elyas again fires on the fleeing bramble, but just misses it.

(OOC)I don't think the last bramble is in the right spot on the roll20 map still. If he's within 30', then my shot would be a 22 and would do 5 damage. I think with his withdraw he would be out of that range and I missed

Falco (BatMark subbing for Ryan)
Thursday March 29th, 2018 7:10:31 AM
Falco, trying to distract the tatzlwurm from the helpless but undiseased taur, casts a ghost sound to make it think that more angry, diseased taurs are approaching from the north. To the Petals he says, "Ignore the sounds to the north. We need to try to save this last non-diseased taur to question."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/34 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +9 1d8+7 x3 | Paws (2) +7 1d4+2 x2| Rake (2) +7 1d4+5| Status: Raging (5/10), Charging d20+9=23 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=8 ; 2d4+2=6 ; d8+7=14 ;
Thursday March 29th, 2018 7:23:08 AM
Rolth, determined that the diseased taur not escape to cause further infection, makes a liontaur charge and attacks it. (morning start to hit = 23, damage = 14;paw 1 to hit = 27 crit threat, 24 confirms, damage = 6; paw 2 to hit = 10, miss; Rake 1 to hit = 18, miss, Rake 2 to hit = 8, miss; no bite = yuck; Total Damage = 20)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/34 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +9 1d8+7 x3 | Paws (2) +7 1d4+2 x2| Rake (2) +7 1d4+5| Status: Raging (5/10), Charging
Thursday March 29th, 2018 7:24:03 AM
Update to note that Rolth dropped his glaive and switched to morningstar on this charge.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+7=27 ;
Thursday March 29th, 2018 12:22:21 PM
Gothruk moves around the Tatzlwurm with a double move intersecting himself between the wurm and the injured Taur. He's trying not to startle the wurm, and he dosn't get within 10ft of it but he obviously has to move fast to get into positions. If it moves towards him, he'll try and trip it.
1D20+7=27

(OOC Hopefully my heading works, I'm trying to fix it after it stopped working some weeks ago)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=19 ;
Thursday March 29th, 2018 7:11:05 PM
[ooc I can't get on a computer until late so I don't know how far I am from the worm.]

Finnian will move 30ft towards the worm. If it puts him within 30ft he will attempt to get the worms attention and pacify it by first putting up his hands and very obviously placing his bow on the ground.
. Wild empathy=19 if not he will double move and try it next turn... A roll over of that roll would be great...

Sargrass Plains - Meet the Brambles - End Round 5 - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock "And then there was one" d20+5=22 ;
Thursday March 29th, 2018 8:13:38 PM
[OOC: creatures (PCs and monsters) adjusted slightly on the map for continuity--do not worry if movement rates were not exactly correct.]

Falco moves a little closer to the last brambletaur, and lobs a splash of acid at it, over the heads of his allies, but the wary taur avoids it.

Tsak fires again, but his hands feel wooden and he misses his target as well.

Despite being weakened, Kiwina manages to land an attack though it does little damage.

Sable moves toward the ship, fires and misses. HE then takes a look at the ship. To his sailor’s eye, it appears to be in fine shape.

He notices peculiarly that it does not actually rest on the ground, but rather rests on top of the sargrass, almost as if it is floating on it.

Elyas again fires on the fleeing bramble, but just misses it.
[OOC: Rolth’s action makes the range/position issue irrelevant.]

Rolth, determined that the last remaining diseased taur not escape to cause further infection, makes a liontaur charge and attacks the poor bramble, tearing it apart. His glaive rests on the ground where he dropped it during combat.

Falco tries to distract the tatzlwurm from the helpless but undiseased taur with a casting of ghost sound. The tatzlwurm looks in the direction of the false sound of approaching brambles, but turns its attention back to the true bramble before it. The distraction, however, is sufficient to give Gothruk the opening he needs.

Gothruk moves around the Tatzlwurm interposing himself between the wurm and the injured Taur. Ready to trip it, he realizes the legless creature would be immune; nonetheless, he effectively blocks it--at least temporarily.

The Tatzlewym hisses, its long tapered tongue flickering between the dagger-like teeth as it raises its head up high off the ground, attempting, but not quite succeeding, in raising raise itself to Gothruk’s height.

It seems reluctant to strike the minotaur, but the glint in its yellow eye is not kindly. It does not appear that it will stay placid for long...

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Sergeant Bramble 1: AC 17 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 2: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 3: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 4: AC 22 - DEAD in two pieces
Brigand Bramble 5: AC 17 - DEAD
Brigand Bramble 6: AC 17 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 7: AC 22 - DEAD
Recruit Bramble 8: AC 22 - DEAD

Tatzelwurm 1: AC 19 - DEAD
Tatzlewurm 2: AC 19 - HP 22 - glittering

Undiseased Bramble 1: AC 17 - DEAD
Undiseased Bramble 2: AC 17 - HP 1

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday March 29th, 2018 8:34:54 PM
Tsak moves to the injured but uninfected bramble and uses a heal kit to stem any major bleeding (or loss of sap?). He will try to stabilise the creature so that it can answer questions from the party.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 20/28 HP | AC: 13| Status: Fatigued 1/10
Thursday March 29th, 2018 9:10:15 PM
Rolth calms a bit, with the last of the immediate foes down. The red haze of rage fades a bit too, leaving him tuckered out. He trots tiredly over to retrieve his glaive, hoping that he doesn't need to use it too soon.

(OOC: Rolth ends his rage, and is fatigued for the next 10 rounds. Just to keep track for later, Rolth's rage use is 5 of 10 rounds at this point)

Falco (BatMark subbing for Ryan) d20+1=19 ;
Thursday March 29th, 2018 9:31:55 PM
Falco starts to move closer to the wurm, or at least as far as his legs will carry him. All the while saying loudly to the wurm, first in elven, then in draconic, "This one is no threat, it is not sickened like the rest. Let us first talk to it before deciding its fate. Perhaps that will help reduce the threat of more of these things being created and blighting the land. What say you? (Diplomacy = 19)

(OOC: Others feel free to aid in the diplomacy!)

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Vigilant d20=10 ;
Friday March 30th, 2018 5:03:22 AM
Sable will also move to get between the Wurm and ship. He will try to aid 10 - Success.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+6=24 ; d8+2=5 ;
Friday March 30th, 2018 5:41:05 AM
Elyas sees the group moving to protect the uninfected Taurs, but feels that his own lack of skill in diplomacy would only cause trouble. Instead of moving in and being threatening, he readies his crossbow and holds it as low as he dares.

OOC: ready an action to fire a crossbow bolt at the Wyrm if it attacks one of the petals
24 to hit, 5 damage

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened d20+7=9 ; d20+7=8 ;
Friday March 30th, 2018 10:45:35 AM
Kiwina has no desire to test the intentions of the tatzlewurm in his current condition. While the rest of the Petals deal with the serpent, he inspects the ship from his current position. (perception = 9, sailor = 8) His mind really isn't on the ship, however, as he still feels ill.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+8=25 ;
Friday March 30th, 2018 4:11:46 PM
Gothruk will slowly re-sling his guisarme between his backpack and back and put himself in a fighting stance, readying an action so that if the snake tries to attack the wounded taur he'll grapple it.

Grapple roll 1D20+8=25

Under his breath he'll try and grunt to the others, It doesn't understand words, it's an overgrown snake. Does anyone know how to snake charm, maybe try something like that.... but bigger.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None
Friday March 30th, 2018 4:20:02 PM
Additionally, he'll grapple the Wurm if it attacks him, incase that wasn't clear.
(Ooc also using this to correct Gothruk's health)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=5 ;
Friday March 30th, 2018 5:36:38 PM
Finnian gestures to the grass and continues to close the gap between himself and the worm. He keeps his hands out and moves slowly. [b]"We want to help this place just as much as you do. This Taur is not infected. Let us treat him and we can leave you in peace"

Do I need another wild empathy check. I hope not because it's a 5...

Sargrass Plains - Meet the Brambles - End Round 6 - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock "Staring down the serpent"
Saturday March 31st, 2018 7:05:38 PM
Tsak moves to the injured but uninfected bramble tends to his wounds.

Though seriously wounded, the flow of sap from the bramble’s injuries is slowing down. The relieved expression on his face is obvious as he realizes Tsak is trying to help.

Rolth releases his rage. Winded, he recovers his weapon.

Elyas and Gothruk await the outcome of the diplomatic efforts, ready to intercede physically if needed.

Kiwina avoids further combat. He inspects the ship, but is distracted by the symptoms of his infection to notice very much.

Finnian, Sable, and Falco attempt to reason with the tatzlewurm.

The wurm ignores all attempts at intercession, alternatingly glaring at Gothruk and the minotaur’s ward, until Falco begins speaking in draconic. When the halfling switches to the ancient tongue, however, the wurm turns its unblinking gaze to the little wizard. It tilts its head as if contemplating his words. Then without warning, it eases its coils and withdraws toward the bow of the ship, no longer threatening the injured bramble.

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Gothrik, Falco, and Sable each earn one hero point for their efforts in saving the surviving bramble.

End of combat.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=27 ;
Saturday March 31st, 2018 7:52:03 PM
(Perception=27)
Good job Falco
Tsak does his best to make the bramble comfortable, then asks him general questions about the ship, the other brambles, and what's happening generally in the grasslands.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19 Hero P: 1) | Status: Vigilant d20+8=17 ;
Sunday April 1st, 2018 10:27:35 AM
Sable will look to board the ship, if allowed, and follow the Wurm’s path with his gaze — while keeping a respectful distance. (Perception 17)

Falco (BatMark subbing for Ryan)
Sunday April 1st, 2018 1:28:54 PM
Falco warmly thanks the departing wurm for its protection of this realm from the diseased things afflicted upon it. He will then join Tsak in questioning the remaining taur, focusing particularly on the provenance and workings of the ship. If the fellow seems a trustworthy sort and inclined to cooperate, he will ask where in this land one might find a rapkes.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 13 | Status: Fatigued 2/10 d20+10=23 ; d20+5=18 ;
Sunday April 1st, 2018 1:34:23 PM
Rolth congratulates Falco on his effective, if unintelligible, parley with the wurm, then joins Sable in exploring the ship, which is truly a wonder if it can float on this sea of grass. He starts trying to figure out how it might work, and how if might be different than a normal ship of the sea, without yet actually doing anything to make it move. (Perception = 23, Profession Sailor = 18)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None
Sunday April 1st, 2018 4:47:36 PM
Gothruk breaths out a heavy sign of releaf when he dosn't get bitten in the face by a snake, and it decides instead to slither off.
He'll check the body of the other non-infected Taur, just to make sure it's dead. Then listens in on the questioning of the other, more alive plantaur.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=24 ; d20+7=13 ;
Sunday April 1st, 2018 5:00:17 PM
Elyas lets his crossbow down towards the ground as the tatzlwyrm slithers away. He prods at a few of the bramble bodies near him, as he is still slightly further back from the ship.

perception = 24

He looks to see if this disease looks like it is in fact the same as what was affecting the crab and the dogs that they encountered before, along with checking for usable items and weapons.

knowledge nature to see what he knows of bramble taurs and what he can tell of the disease = 13

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=24 ; d20+6=8 ;
Sunday April 1st, 2018 9:33:08 PM
Finnian searches the bodies for anything useful and while he does, attempts to learn more about their infliction. [Perception=24,Heal=8]

Kiwina (Steve M) (22/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened
Sunday April 1st, 2018 9:35:42 PM
Kiwina checks the downed brambles to confirm that they are dead and gathers their gear. While he is mostly looking to see if one of them might have had something that might make him feel better, he is careful to put everything in one place. He avoids the remaining tatzlewurm as best he can while doing so.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+1=7 ;
Monday April 2nd, 2018 7:57:13 AM
Finnian notices Kiwina gathering gear close by and sees the damage that has been done to him. "Kiwina, you look hurt. Here let me see if I can help," he walks over to the centaur and lays his hand on the tall taurus side. In a hushed whisper that sounds like common Tauric he asks Maab for guidance in healing. [Kiwina gains 7hp back]

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Monday April 2nd, 2018 9:07:21 PM
The bodies are all armored similar to the Bramble you found in the homes. The infection is the same that may be still infecting the party. (OOC: Did you guys cure everyone?)

There are eleven bodies total with the twelfth cowering on the ground beneath you.

Inspection of the ship revealed a perfectly healthy floating ship within the tall grass.
There were some obvious differences in this ship then a sea floating craft. For one, there is a door a few feet up from the bottom of the boat. A set of stairs leading up. The other difference is it floats five feet from the ground. --

The remaining Bramble is a young recruit. He tells the Petals that his group of Brambles was attacked out of nowhere on Minotaur Island by some local creatures. “It was the oddest thing,” he added. “We then stumbled on a portal, spoke to an old Manfri then he sent us here. We ended up near that abandoned village over there. Found out that was a home to what is called “Tall men” Frightening creatures but never met one.. Thank the gods.. Anyways. We were investigating when my team became overwhelmed with this sickness and became insane. It hit our First Sergeant first. He attacked the others and we had to kill him. Then the majority of the team began to fall apart. I’m not sure what happened, but it must of been the blood.. Like I said.. I don’t know.. None of this makes any sense.

‘Our goal was this ship in the grass. We never made it on board. That is a a shame because I am a mighty good sailor. Suddenly, he realized, “How am I going to get home! The uninfected Brambles like me ran like cowards. That must be why they killed us. Cowards do not stand long…”
“Why did you save me, take my life. I am a coward.” He drops his head in shame.

In total the five Recruits had (1) alchemist's fire; 5 chainmail, 5 heavy wooden shield, (2) +1 battleaxes, 3 glaives, (1) light crossbow with 20 bolts, 60 gp

In total the two Brigands had: (2) potions of remove disease , (10) masterwork arrows, (2) tanglefoot bags, (2) thunderstones; (2) leather armor, +1 composite longbow (+4 strength) with 20 arrows, (1) composite longbow (+2 strength) with 20 arrows; (2) longswords, and (2) saps

The sergeant had a chain shirt, (3) javelins, masterwork guisarme, masterwork longsword, manacles,

All weapons, armor, manacles, and shields are large size.

The tatzlewurm slowly paces back and forth about twenty feet in front of the ship’s bow. It occasionally pauses to glance at the party and then resumes its pacing.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 12:53:19 AM
"Thanks, Finnian."

If no one else objects, Kiwina will try one of the potions of remove disease. (OOC: I think he's the only one currently infected.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=26 ;
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 2:02:04 AM
(Profession: Sailor=26)
Tsak is inclined to believe the recruit and, whilst he can't condone cowardice, he can easily see how having your team turn on itself in an unknown world facing goodness know's what could cause the undoing of any sane creature.
I guess we gather the gear, board the ship and sail these green 'seas' looking for adventure, and a Rapkes! I think we should invite this recruit to stay with us. I'll have a look over the ship and see if I can figure out how it works (Sailor 26).
Who wants to talk this over with the wyrm?

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19 Hero P: 1) | Status: Vigilant
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 3:03:59 AM
Sable says, "If no one else objects, I would like the +1 bow to trade for a large one later. Can anyone use it now?"

Also, " Why don't we put everything onboard, bury the dead, and set sail on a hunt for the cure?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 13 | Status: Fatigued 3/10
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 7:05:03 AM
Rolth agrees with Sable and Tsak that we should gather the loot and carefully bury the dead, without getting blood or other causes of infection on us, before setting out to sail. "But which way should we go?" He has no objection to Kiwina using the potion to stave off the disease.

(OOC: Don, I think the bow is already the right size--from the DM post "All weapons, armor, manacles, and shields are large size.")

Falco (BatMark subbing for Ryan)
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 7:08:41 AM
Falco climbs aboard the ship, and calls out to the wurm in Draconic, "Are you trying to get us to follow you? If so, please know that we are on a quest for a rapkes. We need one's claw in order to play our part in a ritual to banish this foul infestation from the Wold. Would you help us in this quest?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 1:17:05 PM
Elyas spends little time looking through the supplies, as clearly none of these taurs were spellcasters. He is intrigued by the ship, and quickly moves with the others to board once the decision is made to sail the grass plain.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 7:26:20 PM
Gothruk will inspect the masterwork Guisarme and the tanglefoot bags, he'll keep it with his gear, could be useful later on.

Don't be too hard on yourself, if you truly feel bad use those feelings to become better. Become someone who you are proud to be.
Self pity is an ugly emotion, do your best to keep yourself together, we will arrange to bury your companions and work out how to use this ship. Once we are underway you will have your time to grieve. In the meantime we are huge targets standing out in the open.

Sargrass Plains - Off into the wide gray-green yonder - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 9:06:53 PM
Kiwina tries one of the potions of remove disease.
[OOC: Roll to see if it cures the disease. To succeed you must succeed on 1d20 + caster level against a DC 20. The caster level for these potions is 9, so roll an 11 or higher.]

Tsak believes the recruit and sets to figuring out how to sail the vessel.

He realizes it sails like any sailing vessel of its type, except on grass rather than water. Even the anchor seems to function the same as a seafaring ship, but with a much shorter cable.

Sable claims the +1 large sized composite longbow (strength +4)
[OOC: the bow is large size and allows the wielder to add +4 of their strength modifier to damage. Note that if someone with a strength modifier less than +4 attempts to use it, they cannot pull it back and fire it.]

Elyas spends little time looking through the supplies, as clearly none of these taurs were spellcasters.

Rolth, Sable, Gothruk, and Tsak load the loot on the ship and care for the dead before setting out to sail.

Falco climbs aboard calls out to the Wurm in draconic.

While the Petals are attending to their tasks, the tatzlewurm continues to pace before the bow of the ship, occasionally pausing to glance in their direction before resuming its restless motion.

At some point during your preparations the recruit speaks up, “Please, don’t leave me here.” He says while scratching his back furiously. “I will gladly help you sail this ship. I know her well.”

“I don’t want to be picked up by Sargrass pirates that roam around in their floating ships looking for merchants and people to pick up.”

The recruit smiles. “Just kidding. I have not seen any pirates.. Unless you have?”

When Falco speaks in Draconic, the wurm’s attention is captured again. When Falco finishes speaking, it sets off at a heading slightly port of straight ahead. After going about ten paces it turns to look at the ship.

It seems to be wanting to lead you somewhere. Do you trust it?

“Did you say rapke?” interjects the recruit, reacting to a word Falco used that is the same in Common as well as Draconic. ”I know where some are. I’ve heard they nest under an old wooden bridge near a dry river bed. I think my sergeant, bless his soul, called it a Bridge to Nowhere.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 13 | Status: Fatigued 4/10
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 9:26:41 PM
Rolth, despite his fatigue, notices that this recruit seems to be lying to us repeatedly, and at glaive point blocks his path to board the ship. "So which is it, you know this ship well, or you just arrived here? You're uninfected, or your back really itches and you know what that means? You're afraid of pirates or you are a pirate? Explain yourself well and truly, or we might just have to leave you here and let the gods sort you out." If the recruit is so foolish as to try to push his way on board, Rolth will cut him down.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=15 ;
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 9:26:55 PM
(Climb=15)
And this 'Bridge to Nowhere' is it in the general direction that the wurm wishes us to go?

Tsak is inclined to follow the wurm as it seems both intelligent, and more knowledgeable of the current situation than the petals.

He shimmies up the mast as far as he can (Crow's Nest?)(Climb=15) to see what can be seen.

Falco (BatMark subbing for Ryan)
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 9:29:02 PM
Falco calls out from the bow in Common, "I'm pretty sure it wants us to follow! Considering that it fought against the sick things, but showed mercy when asked, I think we should go along. What say you?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened d20+9=17 ;
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 9:58:50 PM
Kiwina tries one potion, but it doesn't seem to work. He will wait a while before trying the other. Meanwhile, he helps the others load the ship and take care of the bodies.

Kiwina, too, thinks the bramble's story doesn't add up. "Tell us about these tall men, too," Kiwina adds, concerned that the infection might have something to do with the village being abandoned. "Is this their ship or yours?"

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 10:23:42 PM
I'll follow the worm, Finnian says to Falco. "It seems to understand you, can you understand it?" he asks.

Finnian begins to follow the worm if the others agree.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19 Hero P: 1) | Status: Vigilant d20+8=9 ;
Wednesday April 4th, 2018 6:24:10 AM
Sable agrees, ”The Wurm looks to be our best bet here, let’s trust it and see if we can help in return”

Sable examines the mate to see if there is anything that can be done, (Nat 1 on Perception). ”Damn, where did that other Wurm drop...?”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday April 4th, 2018 9:53:48 AM
"A bridge to nowhere sounds like just the place for the Petals at this point. Plus following a wurm seems about right after the other things we have been though."

Falco is clearly relived by the presence of the ship not liking his chances with the grass over a long trip. He moves to the very front of the ship ostensibly to keep an eye out but really just to see what there is to see.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Wednesday April 4th, 2018 5:56:02 PM
a ship is a ship I suppose, whether it is at sea or floating on the grass. I think we are better off on this thing than on foot. Hopefully our skill at sea will translate to this contraption

Elyas has little to add to the conversation with the bramble, and feels that the poor taur has enough questions to answer already. He agrees that following the wyrm seems as good an option as any

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+7=24 ;
Wednesday April 4th, 2018 7:09:05 PM
Gothruk rounds on the injured Taur I just stood between a helpless you and a huge snake, with it's fangs beared. And you decide to lie to us. We should just leave you here tied up, see what gets you first the heat or the snakes. If I were you I would cut any nonsense and start telling us exactly what we ask when we ask it. (Intimidate)
1D20+7=24

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Wednesday April 4th, 2018 8:56:57 PM
“Whoa,” says the recruit clearly intimidated.
“Character flaw. I have a character flaw. I joke when I’m stress. I am not hiding anything. Please believe me. I am a sailor. I know how to sail.
Am I infected?” He itched furiously.
“Gah… now I am going to die. Just push me over the side of the ship before I turn. How about this. I will sail this ship for you, for a ride and one of those vials of remove disease? That’s it.. I will not require anything else. Is that a deal?”

Tsak
“And this 'Bridge to Nowhere' is it in the general direction that the wurm wishes us to go?”
Tsak is inclined to follow the wurm as it seems both intelligent, and more knowledgeable of the current situation than the petals.

He shimmies up the mast as far as he can (Crow's Nest?)(Climb=15) to see what can be seen.
“I will be honest. I have no idea where the bridge is. Please don’t think less of me but I think that beast in the grass knows. Thank you for saving me, by the way. I certainly owe you my life.”
“I shouldn’t of mentioned the Tall men. I get excited and I talk too much. From what I could gather in the village back there they are assassins. Frightfully tall assassins. They are not creatures you want to meet in a field of grasses.
Elyas
“a ship is a ship I suppose, whether it is at sea or floating on the grass. I think we are better off on this thing than on foot. Hopefully our skill at sea will translate to this contraption”

Elyas has little to add to the conversation with the bramble, and feels that the poor taur has enough questions to answer already. He agrees that following the wyrm seems as good an option as any
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Aboard the ship are supplies and a place to sleep. The Bramble recruit waits for word on whether he can join.

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19 Hero P: 1) | Status: Vigilant
Wednesday April 4th, 2018 9:40:30 PM
Sable looks at the other party members and nods, ”Seems a fair deal”

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday April 4th, 2018 10:25:49 PM
Finnian moves to the front of the ship and comments that he remembers something about a bridge and that perhaps following the worm is the best Idea.

[ooc: did we determine if the worm was an animal or some sort of magical beast. I ask because I have speak with animals prepared and was considering using it until it looked like the creature understood Falco]

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened d20+7=12 ;
Thursday April 5th, 2018 12:09:14 AM
"If we leave the bramble, it might be a death sentence -- as sure as leaving those centaurs on the shoals would have been. But I'm not up for giving him the second potion when the one I tried hasn't worked. Did we end up with an extra from the manfri?" Kiwina watches the bramble, to see if he really does know his way around this ship. (Roll: perception = 12)

"But yes, if the ship is his and doesn't belong to these tall men, let's use it to follow that wyrm."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=9 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+6=13 ;
Thursday April 5th, 2018 1:10:18 AM
(Heal=9, Climb=25, Sailor=13)
Unable to see much from the top of the mast Tsak makes his way down (climb=25) and checks out the recruits back to see if he is indeed infected (Heal - just to check, not to treat =9).

Kiwina, you use the second potion, I'll keep an eye on our 'friend' here and if his starts to turn we'll deal with it then. I don't have one from the manfri, anyone else?

He will then do what he can to set sail (Sailor=13) and follow the wurm.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Thursday April 5th, 2018 4:01:24 AM
"I see no problem in bringing this taur with us. He is stranded alone here, much like i was when you all saved me during the tournament. I feel good about passing on the favor!"

To the Bramble, Elyas will ask "How many people does it take to crew this ship? We have several experienced sailors in our number, we will use what skill we have to help sail this thing if you just tell us what you need us to do"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Thursday April 5th, 2018 6:59:05 AM
Rolth agrees to let the bramble on board, standing aside to let him pass. "Very well, but until you have proven yourself trustworthy, we cannot make you Captain. Are you satisfied with promotion to First Mate (Provisional)?" To the others, he asks, "Who shall be nominal Captain, in case we need to make a quick decision in a crisis? I am willing, but do not want to be presumptuous. In any event, I agree that we should follow the wurm."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday April 5th, 2018 8:19:10 AM
"I agree with the others and have someone familiar with sailing in the grass can only help us. Not sure I will be much help in sailing, last time I was on a boat I spent the whole time sick, of course that could have had to do with the water elementals."

Through the discussion he keeps near the front of the ship anxious to see who this whole thing works.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4| Status: None d20+5=13 ;
Thursday April 5th, 2018 7:36:33 PM
Gothruk tries to see if the recruit is lying. (sense motive 1D20+5=13)

So is he infected? he asks Tsak.

He'll then go about getting in position to help get the ship underway.

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part II - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Thursday April 5th, 2018 9:09:41 PM
Question about the Tatzlewurm - Know Nature or Arcana vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { After some reflection you realize the wurm is actually a type of dragon. }

The Bramble seems to bumble a bit but finds his sea legs. As a recruit his sailing skills are not tip top but the ship seems to move smoothly. He accepts any help he can from the Petals. At this point he does not seem to be a threat.

The Bramble itches furiously. With a quick inspection between the large vine-like tentacles stretched across his body, you find he indeed has the symptoms.

To the Bramble, Elyas will ask "How many people does it take to crew this ship? We have several experienced sailors in our number, we will use what skill we have to help sail this thing if you just tell us what you need us to do"
The Bramble notes the sails need several men to tend to them. Turn them when needed. Any repairs would have to be done by seperate men, with exceptional climbing skills.
“I am being honest. My team got no further than where you saved me. I do not know where this bridge is. I know of the bridge, but not where it is. I am trusting our little guide to take us,” adds the Bramble. “Oh, I also need a scout out front to tell me where the little thing is going.”

Rolth agrees to let the bramble on board, standing aside to let him pass. "Very well, but until you have proven yourself trustworthy, we cannot make you Captain. Are you satisfied with promotion to First Mate (Provisional)?" To the others, he asks, "Who shall be nominal Captain, in case we need to make a quick decision in a crisis? I am willing, but do not want to be presumptuous. In any event, I agree that we should follow the wurm."

“I have no Captain hat,” the Bramble says in a sing song way. “I am just the sailor here…”
“Hey, I’ve never met a water elemental. Friendly creature?”
Gothruk wonders if the recruit is lying but finds the Bramble is being honest.

Once it sees the ship is underway, the tatzlewurm starts loping rapidly through the grass in the direction it was trying to lead the Petals. Although it is running at a steady clip it takes some effort to keep from sailing past it.
Profession Sailor check DC10 by the acting captain or sail right over the creature.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=15 ; d20+10=16 ;
Thursday April 5th, 2018 10:01:34 PM
Rolth takes one look at Kiwina's steady stance on the deck, and knows that he should be our leader on board. He gives a snappy salute and shouts, "Three cheers for Captain K! Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!" He then makes himself useful about the ship, while keeping a watchful eye for threats both on board and off. (Profession Sailor to assist Kiwina = 15, aids for +2; Perception = 16) He also asks our new brambletaur ally his name, since he doesn't recall hearing it yet.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened d20+4=10 ; d20+7=25 ;
Friday April 6th, 2018 12:30:01 AM
(Roll: nature = 10)

Kiwina is willing to act as captain, although he plans to hold off on taking the potion for the moment. With a steady crew helping, it should not be too hard to follow the wyrm. (Roll to avoid sailing over the wyrm = 25 plus aid from the others.)

"Falco, can you find out how long our friend expects it will take to reach this place?" If an encounter seems imminent before any further change, Kiwina will take the potion then.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday April 6th, 2018 8:26:26 AM
Addressing the barmbles question Falco smiles.

"Friendly? Not so much but they were quite amazing as was the ship. It was full of holes but instead of sinking it was carried by several water elementals. There was some powerful magic at work to say the least. Between that ship and now this ship that sails on grass I feel like we are living in an epic story."

He pauses thinking his excitement might be out of place.

"I am sorry about the others you sailed with. It must be hard to lose so many you know and have to throw in with a bunch of strangers. How long do you think this journey will take ym new friend?"

While talking Falco also spends some time casting detect magic in front of the boat hoping to see any magical threat before they run into it.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+6=22 ;
Friday April 6th, 2018 10:26:11 AM
Elyas stands on the bow of the ship keeping an eye on the direction the wyrm is moving and will relay that information to those manning the sails and the wheel.

Profession Sailor of 22 for that task, using hand signals and commands that other sailors would recognize, and hopefully avoiding any confusion!

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4| Status: None d20=11 ;
Friday April 6th, 2018 6:36:40 PM
Gothruk helps sail the ship Untrained Sailor check = 11 enough to add a +2 to kiwina's role.

He'll have a good look around for any similar floating boats in any other direction when he gets a break from pulling ropes and heaving chains.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=14 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+8=21 ;
Friday April 6th, 2018 7:43:29 PM
(Know Nature: Spoiler=14 Fail,Profession: Sailor=13, Perception=21)
Tsak makes his best effort to work with the ropes and sails to keep the ship moving (Sailor=13).

Having noticed the infection on the bramble he decides to keep an eye on it's behavior, hoping to notice any warning signs of change(Perception=21).

That keeps him busy and he loses track of time as he enjoys the pleasure of simple work in this strange setting.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=19 ;
Friday April 6th, 2018 8:34:57 PM
Glad that this ship isn't being propelled by a giant elemental Finnian searchers for any sight of life on the planes. [Perception= 19]

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part III - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock d20=7 ; d20=6 ; d20=11 ;
Friday April 6th, 2018 10:16:28 PM

To Rolth “My name? Um.. I don’t want to sound dishonest but Brambles don’t have names. We are normally called Bramble or our rank, like Recruit. Umm.. I had a name once, before I was turned into a Bramble.. What was that name..” The Bramble pauses then adds to Falco “That is amazing. I heard about the ship, don’t recall the name but I never had a chance to see it. I understand that all ships within the Taur Islands are now destroyed. You all are great sailors. I am proud to stand with you.”

The trip stretched out as did the day. Thirty-six hours days to be exact. The tatzelwurm weaved in and out of the grass, occasionally meeting over wurms. After a long day dusk began but of course it stretched on forever. The tatzelwurm stopped to rest.
The recruit stood at the wheel smiling and full of the same energy he started with.
The rash covered his right side. The bramble stopped the boat and itched furiously.
“If you all want to rest, I’ll be ok. I think the little wurm wants to rest. I’ll mop the deck and fix the sails. I think I saw some places to rest but I’m good. I don’t need any rest… I’m a bit hungry but I’m not sure what I want. I think I’m going to check out the mess. I believe it has one but he then noticed a native bird.
Know Nature DC vs. 7 Highlight to display spoiler: { This is a blind swallow. The swallows are few and far between. They make a tasty meal.}

Outside of the boat you notice mountains towering on the left and more grass on the right. Behind you is a huge prairie of grass

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=14 ;
Saturday April 7th, 2018 12:20:29 AM
(Know Nature: spoiler=14 Pass)
I believe that is a blind swallow, I've heard they are tasty when roasted, not sure lighting a fire on a wooden boat in the middle of a grass plane is the best idea tho. Is there a fire pit on board?
Also Falco are you able to find out how long the wurm will need to rest. Potentially we need to set up a sleep roster, these weird days will start to take a toll at some stage.
Additionally has anyone thought about what to do once we sight a Rapke, I've heard them described as an elephant sized dinosaur - not something I'd want to tangle with without a plan?
Tsak, realising he is rambling a little looks somewhat abashed and apologetic toward his companions. Maybe the long days are getting to him already...

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened d20+4=13 ;
Saturday April 7th, 2018 1:17:14 PM
(Roll: nature = 13)

Kiwina considers the course they have followed so far. If they have been travelling straight, then the ship could be kept on that course through the night, with the wurm on board. "Falco, what can you find out about where we're going and how long it will take? Should we keep going, or stop for the night?" Of course, it could be that they are going to stop at the mountains anyway.

Kiwina does not want the Bramble to be unwatched through the night. He plans on trying the other remove disease potion in the morning if his condition hasn't improved by then.

"How were you turned into a bramble?" he asks their reluctant guest. "What was your name before that?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Sunday April 8th, 2018 9:44:44 AM
(OOC: Could we have gotten some sleep in shifts during the long day? I don't think we would have gone 36 hours straight unless there was no other option. That could also provide some healing for folks who are wounded.)

Rolth agrees that we should set watches and get some sleep, because this seems to be quite a dangerous place. "With respect to the Rapkes, perhaps we should keep our distance and just pepper it with ranged fire? This ship is quite fast, so that should buy us at least some time before we have to engage up close. At that point, perhaps we can surround it, to keep it from focusing on any one of us. One other idea is to find a dead one, and take its claw. Are they intelligent enough to talk to? If so, maybe one would lead us to a Rapkes graveyard, out of self preservation if nothing else. Meanwhile, does anyone have some healing spells to use before we go to sleep?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Sunday April 8th, 2018 5:14:16 PM
"We could call you something new if you don't remember your old name! Maybe... Ronnie? Ronnie the Recruit...

Elyas agrees that watches are needed, as there have already been a number of threats in this plane.

"I do like the idea of fighting at range if at all possible. We have a lot of skilled archers and spell-slingers here, and hunting is often best for the hunter at longer and longer ranges...

Sable (BatMark subbing for Don) d20+10=22 ;
Sunday April 8th, 2018 9:16:40 PM
Sable volunteers to take one watch, settling in with his bow and keeping a sharp eye out for trouble (on and off the ship.) He is all for fighting the rapkes from a distance when the time comes, but is also ready to close to melee if needed. (Perception = 22, plus another 2 if vs monstrous humanoids)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday April 9th, 2018 8:45:30 AM
As the Wurm slows Falco calls out in draconic to the creature. "Friend, a rest would be welcome to us all I think. We are glad for the guide but how long do you think this journey will take us? We need to be prepared. Also is there anything that you need?"

When the bird is spotted Falco smiles. "Yes, they are known to be quite tasty. I am sure we can work out a way to cook the thing if one of you can bring it down."

{ooc: Didn't roll since +9 Know Nature}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4| Status: None
Monday April 9th, 2018 8:36:07 PM
Would you like to see if you can shoot that bird Finnian? You're the best shot here.

Gothruk will take second watch and position himself where he can see the Bramble, even following him around pretending to be interested in talking quietly with him if need be.

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part IV - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock d20=7 ; d20=19 ;
Monday April 9th, 2018 9:25:36 PM
Sable volunteers to take one watch, settling in with his bow and keeping a sharp eye out for trouble (on and off the ship.) He is all for fighting the rapkes from a distance when the time comes, but is also ready to close to melee if needed. (Perception = 22, plus another 2 if vs monstrous humanoids)

The Petals talk strategy as Sable keeps an eye out with first watch.
When the bird is spotted Falco smiles. "Yes, they are known to be quite tasty. I am sure we can work out a way to cook the thing if one of you can bring it down."
Elyas talks to the Bramble who eyeballs the blind swallow.
“Ronnie… Rapke.. Umm.. Ramsey.. Yeah.. it’s Ramsey. You haven’t heard the story of Caryln. Oh, it’s quite a story. It has always been seen as a tale on Minotaur Island but I tell you this it’s true. From what I understand she is upset over the kidnapping and killing of the Prince. She took it out on us minotaur, converting us all to Bramble.”
“I didn’t know there was a Prince in Taur Islands.. I don’t know much else. When the meteorites started falling, it caused all sorts of chaos. It killed many on the island. Sargent found one of the craters and we then stepped into the portal. That’s how we got here.”

Falco Ambersier
As the Wurm slows Falco calls out in draconic to the creature. "Friend, a rest would be welcome to us all I think. We are glad for the guide but how long do you think this journey will take us? We need to be prepared. Also is there anything that you need?"

The Wurm sits up and stares upward at Falco. Falco can tell his words are heard, but are they understood? The wurm contemplates… for a moment.. It then curls back up and falls asleep. Gothruk volunteers to take on the second shift.
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The night trods on without incident.
Sable and Gothruk only
Perception vs. DC 7 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice the Bramble (Ramsey) is still awake. He wanders the outside of the boat deck talking to himself.}
Sable only Highlight to display spoiler: { The tatzelwurm seems to of disappeared. Will it be back?}
Gothruk's shift is almost up.
(OOC: Feel free to rest. A moment of reprieve that may not last too long.. Wink..wink Who is taking the other shifts and how do you want to do the rest of the break?)

Sable (BatMark subbing for Don)
Monday April 9th, 2018 9:49:11 PM
Sable will tell the other party members when they awake that the wurm has disappeared, at least for now. Maybe it is down in the grass? He will then get some rest himself, as Gothruk comes onto watch, hopefully with at least one companion to join Gothruk on watch.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=19 ;
Monday April 9th, 2018 9:53:55 PM
Rolth awakes to take the third watch, feeling well rested and hale. He will keep a lookout for the return of the wurm, any approaching threats, and any change in the infected Bramble. (Perception = 19)

(OOC: Don't forget that you regain 1hp/level with a good night's sleep.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened d20+7=12 ;
Tuesday April 10th, 2018 12:31:24 AM
(If we double up on shifts, Kiwina will take 4th -- otherwise 5th.) When it is his turn to watch, Kiwina also keeps tabs on the bramble as well as watching in general. Even if the bramble sleeps. (Roll: perception = 12)

Once his watch is up, Kiwina spends some time studying the sky, comparing it to what he used to at home.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=19 ;
Tuesday April 10th, 2018 2:16:57 AM
(Perception=19)
Tsak will take 4th watch (Perception=19) after which he'll settle down to sleep again, wary of the toll this weird time system is taking on his mind and body.

Finnian (BatMark subbing for Zeke)
Tuesday April 10th, 2018 7:02:12 AM
Finnian will take the first watch with Sable, waiting to see what further wonders this strange place will produce. He spends the time watching for threats and taking note of any changes in the natural environment around the ship. (Perception = ; Knowledge Nature = )

Finnian (BatMark subbing for Zeke) d20+10=27 ; d20+11=26 ;
Tuesday April 10th, 2018 7:03:54 AM
(OOC With the rolls this time)

(Perception = 27; Knowledge Nature = 26)

Finnian will also volunteer to use the CLW wand on anyone that needs it before he turns in for some shuteye. (Make your own rolls in your posts as needed)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday April 10th, 2018 7:07:12 AM
If woken for a watch Falco will grumble about having to prepare spells before going to take his position and needing his beauty sleep.

Once the others are up and he learns of the wurm leaving he is clearly concerned.

"I hope my questioning him did not cause frustration. Seems unlikely, maybe it is just looking for food."

After that he finds a quiet spot to prepare his spells for the day. Thinking it would be best to have spells that will slow enemies down he focuses on that. Well that and prestidigitation, it always helps to keep everyone clean.

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2nd—
glitterdust(DC 17) / glitterdust(DC 17) / summonmonster II

1st-
color spray(DC 15) / grease / mage armor / reduceperson(DC 15)

0th (at will)—
acid splash / light / message / prestidigitation

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Tuesday April 10th, 2018 8:08:01 AM
Elyas focuses on getting a good night's sleep. Some nights he feels bad about not taking a watch, but this time he is very tired, and knows his spells will be way more valuable to the team than a shift of night watch. Early in the morning he wakes up and settles in with his spellbook, preparing for the day.

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part V - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Tuesday April 10th, 2018 9:21:27 PM
The Petals take turns resting and taking watch.

The Bramble becomes overwhelmed by fatigue and falls asleep near the bow of the ship.
He is not asleep for long when he wakes up suddenly screaming.

Not too long into first watch Sable notices a change in the Bramble. Sable and anyone else on first watch make a Heal Check DC10 or a Perception Check DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {A quick examination reveals the disease has progressed. The Bramble has a rising temperature and there is a hint of blood welling up in the corners of his eyes. }

Those awake and those asleep who succeed at a Perception DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: { Ramsey then fusses and shouts. “I am ok. I just fell asleep for a moment.” He attempted to stand but fell.

“I’m ok.. Seriously. I just need to get my feet under me,” the Bramble insists, but the next moment he hurls himself toward the bow of the ship, leans over, and pukes.

“I’m sorry Mr. Tatzlewurm. I’m so sorry.. I didn’t know you were there.

No..no.. do not climb the boat. Do not come up here. You have to save me. The wurm is coming for me.” With that Ramsey begins to shake. }

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4| Status: None d20+7=9 ; d20=13 ; d20+9=27 ;
Tuesday April 10th, 2018 11:27:36 PM
Heal 1d20=13 To display spoiler
Perception 1D20+7 to display spoiler.

Gothruk sighs. We should give him the potion of cure disease. Hopefully Kiwina will be able to fight off the disease on his own. It's the only solution I can think of that saves both the bramble and our guild the wurm. Falco! talk to the wurm, let it know that we can cure the Taur and that we will do so immediately, if he isn't less sick in an hour we will all kill him to prevent the diseases spread.

Gothruk (as long as no one else objects) will help the bramble drink the potion of cure disease and use a hero point to increase the save the bramble gets by 8.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened d20+7=27 ;
Tuesday April 10th, 2018 11:55:45 PM
(Roll: perception = 27)

The bramble's fussing wakes Kiwina, who can guess he is becoming more ill. "When it's light again, we need to make a thorough search of this ship."

Finnian (BatMark subbing for Zeke) d20+5=10 ;
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 6:36:11 AM
Assuming that Falco can buy us time with the wurm, Finnian will work with Sable and whoever else can help to treat Kiwina and Ramsey's disease, which should improve their chances of fending off the infection. (Heal = 10 to aid, success for a +2 to Sable's check)

Sable (BatMark subbing for Don) d20+6=15 ;
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 6:38:55 AM
Sable will try to treat disease on Kiwina and Ramsey, with assists from Finnian and anyone else who cares to help. (Heal = 17, plus any other assists beyond Finnian; looks like he needs two more assists to succedd) He will also keep a sap near to hand, in case we need to knock out an afflicted creature.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 6:45:17 AM
Rolth will ask Ramsey if he will allow himself to be manacled, to prevent him harming himself if the disease progresses. If so, Rolth will use the manacles that we found on the dead brambles to do so. Quietly to the Petals only , he suggests that we wait to see whether Kiwina also starts to turn before using the last potion on Ramsey. It is a grim choice, but we have a quest that must succeed and Kiwina is part of our company.

(OOC: I'm assuming that Kiwina will soon be getting his daily save vs the disease, as occurred last time. If the heal checks reveal that it wouldn't be necessary, then Rolth is fine with using the potion on Ramsey.)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4| Status: None
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 12:27:50 PM
(perhaps Kiwina should use a hero point to almost grantee that he makes the save)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=11 ;
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 12:53:38 PM
Elyas hears a commotion that is just loud enough to rouse him from sleep.

He looks over and sees the petals talking to an agitated and obviously changed bramble and is immediately much more awake.

He gets to his feet and stumbles over,

What happened? Why has he changed so quickly?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=11 ;
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 1:51:01 PM
Hearing a commotion Falco sits and rubs his eyes.

"What is..... is that our bramble friend?"

He heads up to the top to see the commotion shouting in draconic in case the wurm has returned.

Draconic: "If he is worse let us try and help please. Maybe we can cure instead of kill."

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2nd—
glitterdust(DC 17) / glitterdust(DC 17) / summonmonster II

1st-
color spray(DC 15) / grease / mage armor / reduceperson(DC 15)

0th (at will)—
acid splash / light / message / prestidigitation

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=25 ; d20+6=11 ;
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 5:48:48 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=25, Heal=11,+2 assist to Sable)
Tsak, woken from sleep, nods to Rolth That's our best chance to cure them both
He then makes his way to the prow to keep an eye on the wurm.
If things settle he will try to get more sleep and go back to his original plan to keep 4th watch.

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part V - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock d20=11 ; d20=14 ;
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 9:46:30 PM
The Wurm successfully climbs the ship. It breaches the edge of the ship and heads for the bramble. Ramsey’s cries and walks backward. “No..no..no…. Stay away.. Stay away. I have no interest in poisoning this land or whatever you think we were doing. No...no.. no... “
A puff of toxin floats from the tatzelwurm jaws.
Hearing a commotion Falco sits and rubs his eyes.
"What is..... is that our bramble friend?"
He heads up to the top to see the commotion shouting in draconic in case the wurm has returned.
Draconic: "If he is worse let us try and help please. Maybe we can cure instead of kill."
Anyone approaching the tatzelwurm must make a Fort save DC 12 to not be poisoned.

The wurm stops when Falco speaks. The poison seeps upward into a 5 foot cloud.

The group suggests curing Ramsey with the last potion.
Ramsey takes the potion, thanks the group and swallows it. He stretches and pauses. He then collapses onto the deck of the boat.
[OOC: Roll to see if it cures the disease. To succeed you must succeed on 1d20 + caster level against a DC 20. The caster level for these potions is 9, so roll an 11 or higher.]
(OOC: DM Roll to confirm cure of Ramsey: 14 plus assistance - cured)

(perhaps Kiwina should use a hero point to almost grantee that he makes the save)
(OOC: I'm assuming that Kiwina will soon be getting his daily save vs the disease, as occurred last time. If the heal checks reveal that it wouldn't be necessary, then Rolth is fine with using the potion on Ramsey.)

The night hangs on.... the daily save vs. the disease is valid.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened
Thursday April 12th, 2018 12:45:03 AM
Kiwina forces himself back to sleep until his watch, which is not an easy task at first, but he reminds himself that if he were really bad off the wurm would be pretty obviously annoyed with him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=23 ;
Thursday April 12th, 2018 7:11:06 AM
With the drama apparently over, Rolth goes back to sleep until his watch comes. While on watch, he will keep a sharp eye out for trouble. (Perception = 23)

Finnian (BatMark subbing for Zeke) d20+10=25 ;
Thursday April 12th, 2018 7:13:50 AM
Finnian too will take his turn to rest when the time comes, and in the meantime keep a wary guard over his sleeping companions. (Perception = 25)

Sable (BatMark subbing for Don)
Thursday April 12th, 2018 7:15:02 AM
Sable will make a last check of Kiwina's condition before he hands over the watch, then turn in himself for some rest.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday April 12th, 2018 8:52:27 AM
Draconic "Thank you friend. You have my word that if he, or anyone, were to turn on the land we will deal with them quickly. I am glad you are back, do you have any idea how long this journey will take us?"

Falco will sit up with the bramble for a bit to see if he stirs. After a bit he will go back to sleep being sure to get enough that he can be effective the next day if needed.

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2nd—
glitterdust(DC 17) / glitterdust(DC 17) / summonmonster II

1st-
color spray(DC 15) / grease / mage armor / reduceperson(DC 15)

0th (at will)—
acid splash / light / message / prestidigitation

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Thursday April 12th, 2018 12:42:42 PM
Elyas breathes a sigh of relief when the situation is diffused. He lays awake for a while before he is able to get back to sleep.

"Any one of us could end up like our poor bramble friend. These grasses have to be stopped. whatever it takes"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=22 ;
Thursday April 12th, 2018 5:56:12 PM
(Perception=22)
Tsak finds he is able to get a little more rest before he is up again for fourth watch (Perception).

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4| Status: None
Thursday April 12th, 2018 6:03:37 PM
Gothruk receives some well deserved rest.

Such stressful situations, he thinks to himself.

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part VI - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Thursday April 12th, 2018 9:41:10 PM
Kiwina forces himself back to sleep until his watch, which is not an easy task at first, but he reminds himself that if he were really bad off the wurm would be pretty obviously annoyed with him.
(OOC: Ah….. ;))

The tatzelwurm approaches Ramsey, pushing its way through to inspect the infected bramble. After a tense moment the wurm turns, sniffs the air and slowly heads near Kiwina. The wurm waits till Sable leaves. It approaches Kiwina looks to Falco and settles nearby.
Falco Ambersier
Draconic "Thank you friend. You have my word that if he, or anyone, were to turn on the land we will deal with them quickly. I am glad you are back, do you have any idea how long this journey will take us?"
Falco only Highlight to display spoiler: { Think of the tatzlewurm like a dog. You can talk to them but you will get no much more than a glance. There is an understanding but it’s very limited. }
Sable will make a last check of Kiwina's condition before he hands over the watch, then turn in himself for some rest. The infection begins to tug at Kiwina’s belly. The rest is does get is short.

The Petals rest. The darkness stretches on till everyone is rested.
The sun reluctantly peeks from the horizon.
(OOC: What is your plan?)

Sable (Don) ( HP 28/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19 Hero P: 1) | Status: Vigilant
Friday April 13th, 2018 12:02:47 AM
Sable dreams of large bovine women and getting off trick shots with his newly found bow, dropping enemy miscreants by the score. He smiles as he sleeps...

Finnian (BatMark subbing for Zeke)
Friday April 13th, 2018 6:54:40 AM
Finnian starts awake, and rushes over to check on Kiwina's condition. He encourages Kiwina to add his own healing arts to the efforts of his fellow Petals, as the failure to shake of the disease could have catastrophic effects.

(OOC: Make your heal check Steve, you only need a DC10 to succeed in aiding our efforts. I'll defer to the DMs whether you then need a save too. If so, a hero point would probably be in order, because even with a bonus from the healing we all did, you would only have a 50-50 chance to make the roll.)

Once Kiwina is safe, Finnian will look to Falco to talk to the wurm and see if it knows where we can find a rapkes or otherwise help our quest.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=17 ;
Friday April 13th, 2018 6:58:16 AM
Rolth will stand by near his ailing comrade Kiwina, ready to restrain him if the disease has gone too far. "Domi, protect this one, he is needed by the Wold!"

Assuming Kiwina suceeds in fighting off the disease, Rolth too is ready to continue our adventure and looks to Falco to do the talking. While the discussion goes on, he'll keep a sharp eye out for threats. (Perception = 17)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday April 13th, 2018 7:17:00 AM
As always Falco leaps from his resting place ready to tackle the day. With some willpower he composes himself to prepare his mind with his spells for the day before rushing to the front of the boat to see if anything has changed. Next he checks to be sure that their bramble friend is ok and if satisfied he approaches the wurm.

Draconic: "I think we are ready to follow you when you are ready my friend."

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2nd— glitterdust(DC 17) / glitterdust(DC 17) / summonmonster II
1st- color spray(DC 15) / grease / mage armor / reduceperson(DC 15)
0th (at will)— acid splash / light / message / prestidigitation

Kiwina (Steve M) (35/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Sickened? d20+6=20 ; d20+16=19 ; d8+1=3 ; d20+9=27 ;
Friday April 13th, 2018 10:05:38 AM
Kiwina helps the others in their efforts at healing him (heal = 20). (If the time comes for him to make a save for the disease, he will burn a hero point. save: [d20 + 6 (fortitude) + 4 (heal) + 8 (hero point) -2 (sickened)] = 19).

While the party plans their next step, Kiwina will take Finnian up on yesterday's offer of a cure from the wand (CLW = 3).

"How are we going to handle this -- follow the wurm, or head to the mountains? Either way, did we check out the ship to see what might be on board, like any food or water?" (perception = 27 to look, 25 if still sickened)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4| Status: None d20=7 ;
Friday April 13th, 2018 11:34:49 AM
Gothruk gets up, another long day ahead.

We should follow the Wurm right? It's intelligent, obviously against the spread of the disease and it's trying to show us something.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday April 13th, 2018 6:47:03 PM
I agree, we should follow the wurm, even if only to satisfy curiosity as to what it wants.

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part VI - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Friday April 13th, 2018 9:13:34 PM
Kiwina is successfully cured, with help from the party and due in large part to your hero sacrifice ;)
The wurm grumbles and inspects the bramble, Kiwina and the rest of the deck.
The worm acknowledges Falco then makes its it's way down the hill of the boat. Once on the ground the worm begins to head East of the mountains.
Ramsey wakes up refreshed and smiling. “I am so happy. You are heroes. I am under your debt. Please allow me to guide you. Do we want to follow the tatzelwurm?
“Those mountains are at least two days away,” Ramsey says. “... but we are heading East. I think I saw a map in the Captain's quarters. I was up all night wandering around. Also, there is a galley below with food.”
The Petals work to get the sails up and the ship starts to move. Which way do you head?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=25 ;
Friday April 13th, 2018 9:32:55 PM
Rolth is quite relieved that Kiwina and Ramsey are on the mend. "Well, all we know is that we need to find a rapkes' claw. Any ideas where that might be? Falco, did you let the wurm know that is what we are seeking? Kiwina, I agree that searching the ship is a good idea, and that map Ramsey mentioned sounds worth checking out. Some of us should keep a strong watch above decks, though, because the plains have a reputation for being deadly. Perhaps our bow-wielders and an arcanist could keep an eye out while we search?" With that, Rolth will start looking around for items of interest. (Perception = 25)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=13 ;
Friday April 13th, 2018 10:16:24 PM
(Perception=13)
Tsak is only too happy to grab his bow and take to the stern of the ship to keep watch.

I think it would be foolish to stop following the wurm without knowing where it is taking us and why?

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19 Hero P: 1) | Status: Vigilant d20+8=26 ;
Saturday April 14th, 2018 2:42:06 AM
Sable awakes and hearing the reference to the captain’s quarters, begins to look around the vessel - performing an inventory of the interesting items (Perception 26), starting with the captain’s space, then galley, then hold and rest of the ship.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 1) | Status: Vigilant
Saturday April 14th, 2018 3:20:22 AM
Sable adjusts his equipment and takes some items from group treasure, including a +1 large battle axe, large chain shirt, and arrows.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Saturday April 14th, 2018 3:21:00 AM
With adjusted Hero Point total...

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+5=13 ; d20+4=21 ;
Saturday April 14th, 2018 9:20:46 AM
Elyas helps man the sails as he has the previous day. He is happy to let the others catalog and explore the ship, and will keep watch for threats coming at their ship.

profession sailor = 13
perception = 21

Kiwina (Steve M) (35/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=26 ; d20+9=16 ;
Saturday April 14th, 2018 12:57:06 PM
(OOC: Kiwina's roll for searching was made last turn) Rolls: geography = 26, perception = 16

If the group finds maps or charts, Kiwina studies them and the surrounding area, and talks with the bramble to get the best idea he can of where the group is now and where it started the day before. He expects the wurm to lead the party further in the same direction, but it's best to have some idea of this himself.

Although he's not sure the wurm will understand, Kiwina asks Finnian, "Finnian, can you find out how much longer the wurm expects the trip to take?" It might be possible to get to the place faster if the wurm stays on the ship -- the ship should be faster, and they wouldn't have to worry about overrunning their guide.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=18 ;
Sunday April 15th, 2018 9:45:14 PM
With Tsak watching their surroundings Finnian goes below deck with the others to explore. [perception=18, I don't know if we take 10 and 20 here in the Wold, but if we do Finnian will take a couple hours and give the place a thurough search taking 20 for a 30]

[Kiwina, I think you mean Falco, he's the one who knows Draconian]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday April 16th, 2018 6:58:05 AM
Responding to Kiwana. "I did try and find out how long the trip would be but, while able to understand to some degree, the wurm cannot communicate back. Think of it as talking to a dog. They get roughly what you are saying but that is about it."

Watching the others take up locations around the boat Falco smiles but loses interest almost immediately.

"I believe our new fried mentioned food. I will check that out."

He quickly slips below deck with no intention of feeding anyone but himself.

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part VII - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock d20=15 ;
Monday April 16th, 2018 8:39:09 PM
The food within the galley is dried meat. Preserved for long trips.
Perception vs DC: 15 (Pass, food tastes great. Fail it’s disgusting)
The choices are limited. Dried rapke strips, without the claw. Blind swallow dried on a stick.
Kiwina finds the map and takes a look. Kiwina only Highlight to display spoiler: { If you follow the mountains from the East to West you find a river. He and the bramble notice a bridge further West. }
The wurm unfortunately is focused on moving forward. It doesn’t seem to be too worried about being overtaken.

Outside on the deck, the grass moves like a colorful lake under the ship. The wind picks up and carries everyone toward the destination. Tall animals, with thin legs step through the Sargrass. These ancient creatures walk without a care in the world.
The day winds on.

The heat beats down anyone above deck:
(Survive in the Wilderness: Survival: DC 15 or Fort save: Failure 1d4 non lethal dmg till the ship is moving again.)

The wind slows, as does the ship until it sits under the hottest part of the day. The tatzelwurm hides from the heat, under the ship.
(How will you get the ship moving again?)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=30 ;
Monday April 16th, 2018 8:54:20 PM
Rolth asks, "Hey guys, is there some sort of ship's log that might mention how they dealt with being becalmed in this heat? Maybe one of you learned fellows could take a look? How about you, Ramsey, and experience in this situation? While we sort it out, we should take turns keeping watch in pairs while the others keep cool below decks. Maybe trade off every hour or so? And of course if someone gets too overheated, they can rest an extra shift. Anyone got a better idea?" (Perception to notice threats on watch = 30)

Kiwina (Steve M) (35/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+11=17 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=16 ;
Monday April 16th, 2018 9:25:23 PM
(Roll: survival = 17)

"Looks like we head to the west along the mountains, by the chart. . . Ramsey, how do you handle the calm? Does it happen often?" Kiwina looks over the ship to see what the previous owners might have had for this (anything that looks unusual to him, such as sails that are light on one side and dark on the other). (Perception = 20, sailor = 16)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+6=8 ; d20+4=21 ;
Monday April 16th, 2018 9:38:10 PM
(OOC: Forgot my survival roll = 8, fail; Fort save = 21, shrugs it off for now)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+9=23 ; d20+10=13 ;
Tuesday April 17th, 2018 2:50:40 AM
Sable, survival check 23. Sable thinks Kiwana’s idea about special equipment is good and looks for anything that might convert sun or heat into power (like steam propolsion, solar propellers, etc.) or natural phenomenon of the grass. Perception 13.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Melting! d20+8=21 ; d20+6=9 ; d4=4 ;
Tuesday April 17th, 2018 3:48:08 AM
(Perception vs DC15=21 Pass, Survival=9 Fail, NLDmg=4)
Without the cool sea breezes Tsak finds the heat uncomfortable, and once the ship stops altogether he becomes overwhelmed.
I, umm, think I'll move below deck for awhile, should be ok, umm, later
He wanders downstairs looking for some water and shade and, for now, is unable to help in any meaningful way to get the ship going again.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+6=18 ; d20+3=15 ;
Tuesday April 17th, 2018 6:58:27 AM
(profession sailor =18, fort save = 15 PASS)

Elyas does what he can to keep the ship moving, but with less and less wind and no "current", there isn't much he can do. as the heat beats down he sees some of his companions struggling with the temperatures.

Perhaps we should stop here for a bit. even if we found a way to move, our poor guide has no protection from the heat and has hidden under the ship. Maybe we need to rest below for now and travel in the evening?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=12 ; d20+2=22 ;
Tuesday April 17th, 2018 7:18:49 AM
{Perception: 12 - sigh} {Fort: 22}

Falco is positivly bouncing up and down when he finds the dried food. I carefully selects a dried swallow and takes a giant bite expecting to savor the treat. Immediately his face falls and he spits the food into his hand shaking his head mumbeling "Why would someone even bring that."

With a sigh he goes back to the deck, dropping the food over the edge of the moving ship. "Getting awful hot. I have no idea how to get this thing moving but the sun feels kind of nice. I will keep watch, maybe get a tan."

Falco pulls of his shirt to enjoy the sun and get a little color while watching. {ooc: Got to take advantage of the nat 20 Fort roll :) }

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=13 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+10=29 ;
Tuesday April 17th, 2018 11:53:11 AM
Finnian is excited by the prospect of the food, but after taking a few bites spits it out. "ACK! I've no Idea Falco, it's horrible," Finnian says {Perception = 13}
While aboard the ship he tries to carve out some time to work on his bow, but seeing Tsak come down into the ship he heads up top, but not before finding some sort of receptacle and filling it with cool water and giving it to those who need it. "Here, drink this and use it to cool off. Just be careful not to spill any, it could attract unwanted guests," He hands the basin to Tsak and after making sure that he takes some tells him to pass it around while he takes watch. {Cast Create Water, 2 Gallons in a barrel or something}

Upon arriving on deck the sun hits him with a wave of heat and he is temporarily blinded and exhausted, but the feeling quickly passes as his body quickly adjusts. {Survival = 25}

He searches the deck and finds Falco sun bathing, "I am going to climb the mast and see if I can see anything in the distance, could you spot me as I climb?" He asks the halfling.

Is there a mast, If so I'm trying to climb it does a 19 do it? If not I'll stay on the deck and search. {OOOO Perception = 29}

Oh I guess my prepared spell list is the same as before.

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part VIII - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock d20=17 ; d20=12 ;
Tuesday April 17th, 2018 10:43:54 PM
Rolth asks, "Hey guys, is there some sort of ship's log that might mention how they dealt with being becalmed in this heat? Maybe one of you learned fellows could take a look? How about you, Ramsey, and experience in this situation? While we sort it out, we should take turns keeping watch in pairs while the others keep cool below decks. Maybe trade off every hour or so? And of course if someone gets too overheated, they can rest an extra shift. Anyone got a better idea?" (Perception to notice threats on watch = 30) No threats at this time.

Kiwina
"Looks like we head to the west along the mountains, by the chart. . . Ramsey, how do you handle the calm? Does it happen often?" Kiwina looks over the ship to see what the previous owners might have had for this (anything that looks unusual to him, such as sails that are light on one side and dark on the other). (Perception = 20, sailor = 16)
“Can I be honest with you,” Ramsey says to Kiwina. “I’ve never sailed in the grass. I’m kinda panicking here. Captain sailed the ship off of Minotaur island. Once by the Shoals the wind just died. The wind, I think, was moving at about 3 mph. The Captain moved weight to leeward to ease some halyard tension. It moved the ship but it was so slow.. I don’t feel any wind here… maybe there is a tiny breeze at the top of the sails but this heat makes that climb even harder. Any out of the box ideas?”

Tsak Rezar struggles with the heat and searches for some water. Finnian offers water to everyone.

Elyas suggests they retreat for the day.

Falco is positively bouncing up and down when he finds the dried food but the food doesn't settle to well with him.
Finnian has the same issue with the food. (Was it also the blind sparrow? Maybe that bird is just bad ;)

With a sigh he goes back to the deck, dropping the food over the edge of the moving ship. "Getting awful hot. I have no idea how to get this thing moving but the sun feels kind of nice. I will keep watch, maybe get a tan."

Falco pulls of his shirt to enjoy the sun and get a little color while watching. {ooc: Got to take advantage of the nat 20 Fort roll :) } (DM comment: Lol.. )

Finnian searches the deck and finds Falco sun bathing, "I am going to climb the mast and see if I can see anything in the distance, could you spot me as I climb?" He asks the halfling.
The mast is climbable at 19 but the heat of the crows nest unbearable. Finnian only (Fort save: 17) fail 1d6)
Everyone in the sun (Fort Save: 15 - fail 1d4)
Finnian if you chose the climb (hint): Highlight to display spoiler: { Through the heat you notice the remains of a windmill that could be salvaged. }

Sable, survival check 23. Sable thinks Kiwana’s idea about special equipment is good and looks for anything that might convert sun or heat into power (like steam propolsion, solar propellers, etc.) or natural phenomenon of the grass. Sable only Highlight to display spoiler: { The grass uninfected Sargrass can be cut and burned DC 12}

Kiwina (Steve M) (35/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+9=18 ;
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 1:00:25 AM
(Roll: fortitude = 18, or 22 if the heat damage is non-lethal)

"No use everyone staying out in the heat while we plan. Do we want to leave a watch on deck like Rolth suggested, and can we rig some shade for them if we do?" Kiwina has rope and a bedroll that could be used for shade, but expects something better could be found.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 1:56:26 AM
”The only thing I can find is that the grass can be cut and burned, not sure if that helps create wind or we can utilize the updraft - what do you guys think”, asks Sable.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 7:00:42 AM
"Very interesting idea, Sable! Is there a metal firebox or something that we could use to prevent burning up the ship at the same time? And good jb with the map, Captain Kiwina, I think we have our course!" Otherwise, Rolth will hang out below decks when not on watch, to prevent overheating while we wait out the day.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+3=9 ;
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 7:02:16 AM
"Sure, Finnian I can give you a hand with the climb."

Falco does what he can to hold the ropes or whatever else seems it will help him climb the rigging. {Assist: 9} He doesn't do a terrible job but knows he is not really much of a help.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 22/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Melting!
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 7:19:09 AM
Tsak gulps down some of Finnian's water and thanks him profusely.
He is also able to keep down the meat that he tries, looking askance at the others as they revile in horror.
He then rests below deck until he feels better.

Sable I don't think starting a grass fire on a wooden boat in the middle of a heat wave is a good idea. It would be preferable to wait out the hottest part of the day and see if the wind picks up in the afternoon or early evening

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 10:31:56 AM
Elyas looks quite alarmed at the idea of burning the grass on deck.

"Fire on a ship is bad enough when you're surrounded by nothing but water, but out here in a heat wave? that sounds quite dangerous!

Can we at least wait a while and see if the wind returns before taking a risk like that? And what can we do to make sure that breathing the fumes of burning grass won't infect us all with the blight?

Elyas looks around sheepishly, realizing how loud and uncharacteristic his outburst was. He takes some water and goes to sit by himself in the shade of one of the sails

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=19 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+7=8 ;
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 8:05:41 PM
"Just be ready to catch me if I fall," he laughs.
Finninan scurries up the pole as the heat begins to increase. He wipes his brow, but is able to stave off any ill effects {Fort=19}

"Falco, it looks like there is a windmill out there that could be salvaged," He calls down and nocks his bow. "I'm going to stay up here for now to keep a look out. Oh and can you ask the worm if he needs any water?"

[OOC: how far away does it seem to be? He also keeps a lookout for anything else Perception = 10, KNow Geography = 8, Natural 1 :( ]

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part IX - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 9:41:45 PM
Kiwina
Mentions rope and a bedroll and setting up a shady place for everyone.
The idea of burning something comes up but is scraped over concerns over safety. A suggestion to wait out the heat is raised.

Falco Ambersier helps Finnian climb. Finnian shimmies up and sits in the crowd nest. He reports the wreckage of the windmill sitting in the grass just 50 feet from the ship.

Tsak eats and avoids the sun.

Elyas looks quite alarmed at the idea of burning the grass on deck.

"Fire on a ship is bad enough when you're surrounded by nothing but water, but out here in a heat wave? that sounds quite dangerous!

Can we at least wait a while and see if the wind returns before taking a risk like that? And what can we do to make sure that breathing the fumes of burning grass won't infect us all with the blight?

Elyas looks around sheepishly, realizing how loud and uncharacteristic his outburst was. He takes some water and goes to sit by himself in the shade of one of the sails

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+6=8 ; d20+4=16 ;
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 9:54:02 PM
"A windmill, eh, maybe we can rig up a big fan? Who wants to come with me to check it out while others stay to guard the ship?" Assuming folks will help, Rolth will take a swig of water, and set out in the direction pointed out by Finnian, taking some rope and gear to help haul it back. (Survival = 8 fail, Fort = 16 success)

Kiwina (Steve M) (35/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=20 ;
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 10:54:22 PM
"Remember how difficult it is to move in that stuff. We should know what we plan to do with the windmill before we go get it." Kiwina starts worrying about where the fan would go, how it would be attached, and how they would make it move. He checks out what tools might be available on board. (Shipbuilding = 20)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday April 19th, 2018 7:12:38 AM
"While this is not the land we are accustom to I am sure the wind will come back. You would not build a ship such as this if the wind were to be gone forever."

Listening to the talk of moving to the windmill Falco frowns.

"I would much rather wait here then try and move though the grass. That stuff could slice my nose clean off."

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2nd— glitterdust(DC 17) / glitterdust(DC 17) / summonmonster II
1st- color spray(DC 15) / grease / mage armor / reduceperson(DC 15)
0th (at will)— acid splash / light / message / prestidigitation

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4| Status: None d20+4=13 ; d20+4=13 ; 2d4=5 ;
Thursday April 19th, 2018 11:23:57 AM
Gothruk fails both his Fortitude saves and takes 5 points of non-lethal damage.

He's with Rolth, if it's nearby we might as well explore it while we wait. Also we can use the boards technique to get through the grass without being cut up. Is anyone else coming with us?

He'll fill his water bags and head out, placing boards to stop the grass from slashing us.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Thursday April 19th, 2018 12:51:35 PM
Elyas is skeptical about finding a use for a broken windmill, but doesn't want to be the one who shoots down every plan! He is happy to hear that Falco is also in favor of waiting out the calm.

I agree with Falco, why risk going out on foot in the grasses if the wind comes back this evening? there was plenty of wind to sail by earlier today, and we have no reason to think it won't come back tomorrow. let's not take a risk if it's not needed!

If the rest of the party wants to leave the ship, Elyas will follow, but it is not an action he is in favor of at this point.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=12 ;
Thursday April 19th, 2018 4:16:27 PM
"I can cover you from up here, the windmill is quite close," he scans the horizon for anything moving [perception=12] sun's real bright.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday April 19th, 2018 7:41:56 PM
Tsak, feeling rested comes back up on deck.

I'll stay on board the ship whilst you check out the windmill

He makes his way to the bow and keeps a lookout, but makes sure to periodically rest in the shade for a few minutes and sip water.

Sargrass Plains- Grass Ship Part X - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Thursday April 19th, 2018 9:52:00 PM
Rolth suggests they build a large fan. Kiwina finds an abundance of tools. These tools should allow everyone to build whatever they need. Below Kiwina finds a strange iron box. Kiwina only Highlight to display spoiler: { This looks very much like a fire box. A large boiler stands to it’s right. If you bang on the iron it sounds like it is full of water.}
Gothruk is struck by the heat for 5 dmg non-lethal damage. He agrees to go with Rolth.
Falco is uncomfortable with the idea of leaving the boat to search the razor sharp grasses. They suggest waiting for the wind to pick up.
Finnian keeps watch in the heat as Tsak waits.
The group decides to grab the remnants of the windmill. The 50 foot trip is uneventful. Gothruk’s idea of using the planks comes in handy on the trip too and away.
The tatzelwurm sleeps comfortably under the ships bow.
How do you get the parts up onto the ship and what do you build?

Kiwina (Steve M) (35/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Friday April 20th, 2018 12:39:08 AM
Kiwuna calls out, "Hey, guys, there's something interesting down here! Looks like it will heat water, and sounds like its full." He looks to see what the heated water might be used for -- does it make something move, or just boil off?

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Friday April 20th, 2018 1:50:44 AM
Sable looks for something that could be used to cut grass and bring it to the boiler below. If he finds something suitable, he will begin cutting and harvesting grass to burn...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday April 20th, 2018 6:43:45 AM
"Well this could be a use for the wood from the windmill. Use the wood to make a nice, normal fire. Seems safer then burning grass does it not?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Friday April 20th, 2018 7:14:57 AM
Rolth suggests using Kiwina's block and tackle to lift the parts up onto the ship. "Can we make some sort of clockwork mechanism that will make use of the steam? Like in the faery tale about the clockwork steam beast?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Friday April 20th, 2018 10:05:36 AM
I unfortunately have read very little about clockwork mechanisms in my studies. But it seems possible that we could use steam to turn the blades of the windmill. I do not know if it will give us enough force to move this ship, but perhaps it could do the trick"

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 7 points of non-lethal damage. d4=2 ; d4=1 ;
Friday April 20th, 2018 10:55:51 AM
Gothruk will begin moving parts onto the ship, he's relatively strong and has a huge carry weight so nothing bar the heaviest of things should give him pause. (I'm guessing the hard work under the sun will make him take more non-lethal damage so I'll pre-emptively roll)
He's interested in a pully system or creating a steam powered system but he dosn't know how one would actually be made.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Saturday April 21st, 2018 9:15:54 AM
"Do you want me on deck, or up here on lookout, I don't know much about engineering, but it's hotter up here than down there so my guess is that heat rises... Is that helpful? Finnian calls from the crows nest.

Sargrass Plains - Off into the wide gray-green yonder - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Saturday April 21st, 2018 12:30:31 PM
Kiwina calls out, "Hey, guys, there's something interesting down here! Looks like it will heat water, and sounds like its full."

He finds that the box next to the boiler seems to be a fire box. If you follow the thick pipes they lead you to the rear of the boat but near here is a gear that seems to be connected to a generator. A good engineer or crafty person could hook up a belt to it.

Sable finds a grass sickle. A medium sized tool that can be used to cut grass and is a melee weapon.

Falco Ambersier proposes using the wood from the windmill for fuel.

This would definitely be more efficient as well as safe and grass can be used to supplement the limited wood supply.

Rolth suggests using Kiwina's block and tackle to lift the parts up onto the ship and proposes a clockwork mechanism to utilize the steam and Gothruk supplies the muscle to get the heaviest items on board.

Gothruk roll a Survival check or Fortitude save DC 15 and that non-lethal damage can be avoided.

Elyas and Finnian add to the design concept.

Collectively the petals seem to have come up with a feasible plan.

The questions are how long will it take and how much will the heat affect them while they toil in its construction?

First poster brave enough to do so should make an unmodified d20 roll to determine the time required to fabricate a working steam powered drive fan.

Result (note that the time needed was determined to account for the great suggestions)
>14 Four person hours
9 - 13 Eight person hours
4 - 8 Sixteen person hours
1 -3 Twenty-four person hours

The total time is the number of person hours required divided by the number of people working on the task rounding up. The minimum total time is one hour. It just takes that long to get everything together no matter how many people are working on it.

[Example one: Die Roll = 16, requiring four person hours. If four or more people work on this task, the total time is one hour.
Example two: die roll = 10, requiring eight person hours. Four people can complete this in two hours; six people working on it requires 1.5 hours which rounds up to two; eight people can do it in one hour.]

Anyone working on building the engine will need to make one Fort Save or Survival DC 15 check per hour or take 1d4 non-lethal damage.

Ramsey is visibly excited by your ingenuity and readily and deftly pitches in.
[OOC: his effort should be included in the total number of people working on the build.]

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20=15 ; d20+8=18 ;
Saturday April 21st, 2018 4:20:38 PM
Sable is brave enough to go first, 15 = 4 person hours.

Sable will work on the firebox, 1st roll - 18 (save).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+6=26 ;
Saturday April 21st, 2018 11:16:49 PM
Rolth will join the team working on the firebox, following Sable's lead. It's hot, but he can handle it. (Survival = 26)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=23 ; d20+6=7 ; d4=4 ; d20+1=16 ;
Sunday April 22nd, 2018 3:07:49 AM
(Survival hr 1=23 Pass, Survival hr 2=7 Fail, NLDmg=4, Craft=16)
Once the others get the gear up on deck Tsak pitches in to help.
It takes him an hour to break up excess wood from the windmill and put it in the firebox and to find a way to weave the grass into a long, flexible belt (OOC take twenty on that) and he makes sure he counts his fingers afterwards.
After that he attaches the drive shaft to the generator. (Craft=16).

Once this is done Tsak will sit back again to rest from his exertions.

Say Finnian, I guess you're not able to create a nice, cool tankard of ale as easily as that water huh?
Tsak is hopeful

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday April 22nd, 2018 3:11:57 AM
After resting and once everyone is ready to go Tsak will take lookout position at the front of the boat to assist with directions to the wheelhouse.
He makes sure to have his possessions nearby in case Rolth approaches lighting the fire with his usual zeal and a hasty evacuation of the vessel is required.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+3=20 ;
Sunday April 22nd, 2018 4:36:10 AM
Elyas is not the biggest or strongest member of the party, but he is no stranger to working with his hands. Once a plan is made he pitches in and helps get the device rigged up.

Fort save = 20

"this is an interesting device! I have never seen anything quite like it, but it really is simple once you see all the pieces... I wonder if we could rig something like this for a water-bound ship when we return home?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (35/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+11=17 ;
Sunday April 22nd, 2018 8:14:57 PM
(roll: survival = 17)

Kiwina helps the others build the rig, unless he seems to be getting in the way -- he'd be number six. Elyas' talk of a water-bound ship reminds him of something, though. "Ramsey, you never made it clear to me whose ship this was before we took it. I'm sure I asked. Had you ever sailed her before?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday April 23rd, 2018 6:46:37 AM
Content that the plan will work and seems sufficiently complicated Falco makes no effort to pitch in and help. He is sure that his small frame would only get in the way and.... he doesn't want to.

Rather then help with the actual work he busies himself by finding a nice spot and slowly carving the names of the petal into the railing of the ship in a flowing script.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=19 ;
Monday April 23rd, 2018 10:52:34 AM
While the others toil near the fire box Finnian continues to scan the horizon from his vantage point in the crows nest. He doesn't have as much space as he would like to spread out, but he does his best to make some improvements on his bow. [Perception=19]

[ooc so because we are in the weird plane where days are longer I figured that 1 day of crafting is generally 8 hours, so I will do this by hour and place my progress in spoilers at the bottom of my posts. this is the first on, though I'd argue that Finnian would have been putting in some time since the boarded the ship if the DMs want to give me any retro hours I wouldn't stop them. If not here is the beginning 1/56]

Sargrass Plains - Off into the wide gray-green yonder (again) - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Monday April 23rd, 2018 8:01:48 PM
[Roll 15. 4 person hours

Sable, Rolth, Tsak, Elyas, Kiwina, and Ramsey work on the firebox and manages to not overheat in the oppressive warmth of the windless plain.

Falco avoids the heat and leaves the work to larger folk.

Finnian serves as lookout while continuing to work on his bow.
[OOC: Add 16 hours to your count.]

He sees a lot of grass, but not much else, not even the tatzlewyrm who currently is out of view.

While assembling the engine Kiwina asks "Ramsey, you never made it clear to me whose ship this was before we took it. I'm sure I asked. Had you ever sailed her before?"

Ramsey looks at the centaur with an puzzled expression on his face before answering, ”Yes, many times. Here and there. Why, almost everywhere.”

The petals successfully complete their contraption and fire it up. The belt bounces and snaps alarmingly, but then it seems to calm down as it grabs hold of the fan shaft. At first it seems that the rotating windmill fans will have no effect, then, ever so slowly, the ship starts moving forward.

As Tsak joins Finnian at the bow they both see sudden motion before them: the tatzlewyrm bursts forward from beneath the shade of the motionless vessel. Seeming exciting to be under way again, it leads the ship onward.

Well done Petals! Everyone earns 500 xp.

Kiwina (Steve M) (35/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Tuesday April 24th, 2018 12:00:13 AM
Kiwina does not talk about bringing the wyrm on board so as not to outpace it this time around, but he does make sure their heading is the same before settling into the rhythms of following the creature again. "We should set up a rotation so no one overheats."

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+8=18 ;
Tuesday April 24th, 2018 1:48:47 AM
Sable would be glad to take first firebox watch, (Survival 18), and will keep the contraption going.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 18/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=7 ; d4=2 ;
Tuesday April 24th, 2018 5:07:55 AM
(Survival=7, NLDamage=2)
Tsak takes over from Sable, but with the addition of the heat generated from the firebox as well as the unnaturally long day, he finds his time tortuous and is glad to see the end of it.

He drinks more water and settles down for another rest at the end of his shift.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Tuesday April 24th, 2018 7:06:17 AM
Rolth will assist Captain Kiwina in sailing the ship, making sure to take enough rests to avoid the worst of the heat. In any downtime, he will carefully work on getting his tattoos up to date with our latest adventures!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday April 24th, 2018 7:16:44 AM
Falco lets out a little cheer for the others.

"Well done, well done. Under way and a little breeze from moving. I knew burning the wood would be the most effective."

He smiles at the other for a moment before going back to carving the groups names.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+3=16 ;
Tuesday April 24th, 2018 11:00:17 AM
well done everyone! Let's get back to it

Elyas will take a turn above deck helping sail the floating ship

Fort save 16

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=26 ; d20+2=14 ;
Tuesday April 24th, 2018 2:34:17 PM
Finnian stays above deck for as long as the heat allows working on his bow and keeping an eye out for movement other than the worm.

I don't know how often we are rolling checks for the heat, or which we should roll, but here is a survival and Fort save just in case. [Survival=26, Fort=14]

17/56 + however long we are underway until it is time for Finnian to sleep. If its a 36 hour day and generally 8 hours of progress is made a day that would be another 11 hours today for a total of 26/56 hours, barring any interuptions

Sargrass Plains - "Are we there yet?" - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Tuesday April 24th, 2018 8:31:00 PM
Kiwina sets up a rotation and sets sail keeping the heading the tatzlewyrm maintains.

Sable takes first fire watch and is relieved by Tsak

Rolth relieves the captain.

Falco lets out a little cheer for the others and gets back to carving.

Elyas takes a shift.

Finnian keeps an eye out for the wyrm for awhile and resumes his crafting.

Ramsey pitches in wherever is needed and occasionally breaks into song:

Oh, a drop of Marduke’s blood wouldn’t do us any harm,
Oh, a drop of Marduke’s blood wouldn’t do us any harm,
Oh, a drop of Marduke’s blood wouldn’t do us any harm,
An’ we’ll all hang on behind!

So we’ll ro-o-oll the old chariot along!
An’ we’ll roll the golden chariot along!
So we’ll ro-o-oll the old chariot along!
An’ we’ll all hang on behind!

Oh, a plate of Bramble stew wouldn’t do us any harm,
Oh, a plate of Bramble stew wouldn’t do us any harm,
Oh, a plate of Bramble stew wouldn’t do us any harm,
An’ we’ll all hang on behind!

So we’ll ro-o-oll the old chariot along!
An’ we’ll roll the golden chariot along!
So we’ll ro-o-oll the old chariot along!
An’ we’ll all hang on behind!

Oh, a nice fat cook wouldn’t do us any harm.
Oh, a roll in the clover wouldn’t do us any harm.
Oh, a long spell in gaol wouldn’t do us any harm.
Oh, a nice watch below wouldn’t do us any harm.
Oh, a night with the gals wouldn’t do us any harm.

He actually has a lovely tenor voice, but his sense of rhythm is wanting.

The sun sets in the west from where it rose and the Petals continue to make progress.

Continue to make Survival Checks or Fort Saves DC 15 once per post to avoid taking 1d4 points of non-lethal damage.

Note that characters heal 1 hit point per level per hour with rest. Thus, at night you should heal 3 hit points per hour.

About eight hours after the sun rises in the west, the watch sees a structure rising out of the grass directly in the ship’s path. About the time you notice the object, it seems the tatzlewyrm begins to run faster. You estimate that, at your current speed, you will be at the structure in about ten minutes.

Everyone remember to make a new Survival Check or Fort Save DC 15 to avoid 1d4 non-lethal damage. The night’s rest should have restored everyone’s previous non-lethal damage.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+6=22 ;
Tuesday April 24th, 2018 9:27:31 PM
Rolth readies his weapons and looks to Kiwina to see what the plan might be.

"O Captain! my Captain! our sweltering trip is done,
The ship has weather’d every rack, the rapkes we sought soon won,
The bridge is near, the Wurm I hear, the Petals all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring;
But O heart! heart! heart!
O the bleeding drops of red,
Til on the deck vicious claw lies,
Ritual, crystal, book turned red.

What preparations should we make for the fight? Are we going to try to sail at a distance and pepper it with arrows and magicks? Or do it the old fashioned way?", this last with a predatory smile.

(Survival = 22, no effects from the heat)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+11=19 ;
Wednesday April 25th, 2018 12:39:13 AM
(Roll: survival = 19) (OOC: two 8-hour rests over the past day heal Kiwina fully, if he could only get one he's at 38 hp)

"If you agree with this plan, we should circle the structure one or two hundred feet out so we can see what's there." Kiwina expects to man the ship while others shoot if that's the strategy, or to go with the group if it's a hunting party. But he'd like to examine the layout first.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+8=27 ; d20+10=20 ;
Wednesday April 25th, 2018 1:28:40 AM
Sable rolls 27 for Survival, is ok and ready for a fight. He prepares his bow and sharpens his sword and scans the structure as the ship approaches. (Perception - 20)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20=1 ; d4=4 ; d20+2=13 ;
Wednesday April 25th, 2018 7:15:27 AM
Despite having worked on his tan a day earlier Falco's resistance to the heat seems to have vanished. {Survival: 1 / Damage:4} As the day wears on his becomes more and more uncomfortable feeling down right terrible as they see the structure.

"Oh what is that?" he runs to the edge of the ship {perception: 13} "Its some sort of structure why would be pepper it with arrows before we know what it is? Lets get closer and have a look, maybe sailing around it makes the most sense."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=17 ; d20+6=13 ;
Wednesday April 25th, 2018 7:25:02 AM
(Survival=17, Perception=13)
Tsak moves to the front of the ship, prepares his weapons and scans the surroundings.

Lets rend this rapkes in the gobberwarts!

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+3=17 ;
Wednesday April 25th, 2018 12:34:25 PM
Fortitude save = 17

Can we see any details about the structure from this distance? How tall/wide is it, and is it open or closed up?

Why do you assume this structure is an enemy Rolth? Perhaps we will find allies here instead of a fight. Let's not assault the structure until we know more about it!

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=13 ;
Wednesday April 25th, 2018 7:48:37 PM
Spending the day before in the sun wasn't too bad, but after the nights rest below deck the returning heat was twice as uncomfortable as before. [survival=13,if I cast endure elements on my self can I negate the damage?]

Sargrass Plains - "The Bridge to Nowhere" - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Wednesday April 25th, 2018 10:37:36 PM
Rolth prepares for a fight and adds his own song.

Ramsey responds with applause and a hearty back slap.

Kiwina proposes a circling action before closing.

Sable prepares for a fight while taking a close look.

Falco struggles in the heat and supports attacking at range.

Tsak moves to the front of the ship, prepares his weapons and scans the surroundings.

Elyas proposes gaining more information before jumping to conclusions or action.

Finnian also suffers in the heat.
OOC: endure elements will not heal any damage already taken, but will prevent any further damage.

The ship approaches to within bowshot and takes a tour around the structure. As the Petals approach, it becomes clear that this is what appears to be a section of bridge. This remaining section of bridge runs east to west and is approximately forty feet wide. On one side four columns expand into arches, supporting a deck approximately forty feet above the plain. All but one of the columns has corresponding one on the other side. The match to the unpaired column has crumbled in a heap of stone and wood leaning against the one across from it.

The wooden deck has no parapet or wall. It appears to be made of sun-bleached wood with stone buttresses between the columns providing partial support to the wooden surface. The bridge is wind weathered and ancient, but the wood still seems to be mostly intact, probably due to the dry conditions of the plain.

Looking either direction reveals no sign or indication of any more remains of the bridge.

Sable Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice a couple of sagging timbers, but for the most part, at least as far as you can tell from this distance, it seems that it could support even taurs. You also notice that the tatzlewyrm is nowhere in sight. }

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+9=25 ; d20+11=30 ;
Thursday April 26th, 2018 12:01:34 AM
As the ship circles, Kiwina looks for any sign of a rapkes. Since he has only a vague idea of what a rapkes looks like, any animal or sign of movement will do. (Perception = 25)

(And if a survival roll is needed... 30)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Thursday April 26th, 2018 3:26:08 AM
Sable says, ”The bridge looks sturdy enough, in case we want to explore. Also, it seems we are missing our Wurm companion - we may want to find out where it went...”

Sable waits for the rest of the party to assemble, and will take a point position in an advance to the bridge.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday April 26th, 2018 7:11:08 AM
Falco smiles as he works out that they are looking at a bridge.

"Probably solid enough don't you think? Heck it is pretty wide."

He looks around for Ramsey then asks him "Have you been here before? I would guess there is no way for boats to go any further, cant sail on wood planks."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+6=13 ; d4=2 ; d4+10=13 ; d20+10=22 ;
Thursday April 26th, 2018 7:12:44 AM
Rolth, despite the draining heat, will take his place in formation, and insist that Ramsey accompany us in the center of the formation, for his own safety. Privately, he is worried that Ramsey might absentmindedly sail off with the ship. He watches the pile of rubble particularly, figuring that is where a rapkes might shelter. (Perception = 22) (If needed, Survival = 13, 2hp nonlethal)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Thursday April 26th, 2018 10:23:27 AM
Hmm, well this certainly could be the bridge we were looking for! so now do we cross over or search for signs of the Rapkes on this side?

Elyas is hesitant to get off the boat, but it does seem like that is going to be what is needed. He checks his crossbow in its sheath and watches out for danger.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d4=1 ;
Thursday April 26th, 2018 2:29:04 PM
Finnian takes 1 damage, but makes sure that he is safe for the day. He comes down from the crows nest and joins the crew on the deck

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 9 points of non-lethal damage. d20+4=6 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=17 ; 2d4=5 ; d20+7=23 ;
Thursday April 26th, 2018 3:01:13 PM
Gothruk lowers the anchor when they get close enough to the bridge letting it get caught amongst the twisting grass below. He'll look for some sort of way to get onto the bridge. Is there a ladder or staircase inside the structure? Perception = 23

Gothruk takes another 5 points of non-lethal damage from his time out in the sun.

(OOC:How far does it go east/west?)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=10 ; d4=4 ; d4+7=10 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+1=18 ;
Thursday April 26th, 2018 7:34:41 PM
(Survival=10, NLDamage=4, (ignore the 10, mistake) Climb=16, Aimed shot=18)
Does anyone have a rope, a hook? Perhaps I can climb the mast and throw a rope over to enable some of us to explore the structure?
In the end Tsak settles for attaching a rope securely to a bolt and firing it into the wood. He thinks it should hold enough for one of the lighter members of the party to cross and secure it for the rest, or whoever wants to explore.

Sargrass Plains - "The Bridge to Nowhere" - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock

Thursday April 26th, 2018 8:56:47 PM
The length of the bridge is approximately 200 feet on the longer side and 140 feet on the other side. It is 40 feet wide and 40 feet above the ground.

The deck of the ship is about 10 below the surface of the bridge. Anyone who can see the top of surface (taurs and Finnian) make a Perception DC 25 (Kiwina’s previous roll counts) Highlight to display spoiler: { On the surface of the bridge in the center, based on width and the longest length, rests an object about eight inches long and two inches at its widest point slightly curved and tapering to a point. A hiltless dagger perhaps? At this distance, it is difficult to see.}

As the ship circles, Kiwina vigilantly looks for any sign of a rapkes. He does not, but does see something else (see above).

Sable informs the others what he previously observed about the apparent sturdiness of the bridge--and the absence of their tatzlewurm guide. He waits for the rest of the party to assemble, and will take a point position in any advance to the bridge.

Falco smiles and asks Ramsey "Have you been here before? I would guess there is no way for boats to go any further, can’t sail on wood planks."

The bramble shakes his head in negation, then shrugs and mumbles ”That bridge goes nowhere….and comes from nowhere.”

Rolth makes plans for Ramsey and keeps an eye on the rubble. He does not see any sign of anything stirring or hiding in there.

Elyas is hesitant to get off the boat, but it does seem like that is going to be what is needed. He checks his crossbow in its sheath and watches out for danger.

Finnian is not enjoying the heat. He comes down from the crow's nest and joins the crew on the deck

Gothruk also swelters and looks for a way to get on the bridge. Tsak has similar questions. They soon realize that the ship is stocked with ropes, grappling hooks, and cargo nets. Given that the bridge is only ten feet higher than the deck of the ship, it would be possible to “board” it readily provided the ship was next to it.

Note that it the ship could be brought alongside and “moor” it to the bridge. This would require a Profession (Sailor) check DC 20 to successfully achieve without colliding into the structure.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+9=18 ; d20+11=30 ;
Thursday April 26th, 2018 10:09:16 PM
OOC: If the heat is going to be a persistent problem, is there some way for the characters to work together to beat it?

When the party has settled on where they want to go, Kiwina brings the ship alongside the bridge with the help of the other sailors in the group. (Roll: sailor = 18 plus any assistance)

(For effects of the heat, survival = 30)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=12 ;
Thursday April 26th, 2018 10:53:25 PM
Rolth will help Kiwina bring the ship alongside the bridge. (Sailor = 12, success to aid Kiwina for a total of 20; that is enough to bring the ship in without damage)

(OOC: Does anyone know enough about Roll20 to tell us how to make the bridge translucent, so we can have folks on two levels if needed?)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=16 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+8=14 ;
Friday April 27th, 2018 1:50:09 AM
(Profession Sailor = 16 = +2 assist to Kiwina, Climb =14, Perception=14)
Tsak shouts instructions from the bow to help Kiwina guide the ship in, then finds somewhere to tie it off once Gothruk drops the anchor.
He then climbs up onto the structure and has a look around (Perception).

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+8=10 ; d4=2 ; d4+10=14 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=26 ;
Friday April 27th, 2018 2:14:15 AM
Sable does not beat the heat this time as he makes preparations - and takes 2 points of non-lethal damage.

(Ignore the d4+10)

Sable tries to track the Wurm in the grass, trying to see where it might have gone (Track = 17). He also takes a look on top of the bridge (Perception 26).

”It looks like there is some sort of small object on top, maybe a weapon or tool of some sort”, Sable says.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday April 27th, 2018 8:34:40 AM
As the ship moves in close beside the bridge Falco frowns.

"At least we had a breeze from the ship moving."

Once the ship is secured and Sable mentions an object he will climb over to the bridge. Once there, staying well back he uses detect magic on the bridge and out towards the object.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+3=12 ; d4=4 ; d20+6=13 ;
Friday April 27th, 2018 11:12:28 AM
Elyas is finally feeling the heat (fort save 12, 4non lethal damage). He still does what he can to aid in guiding the ship to dock. Sailor check to aid = 13.

Once docked, Elyas joins the other climbing on the bridge, crossbow loaded and ready.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 11 points of non-lethal damage. d20=12 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+4=8 ; d4=2 ; d20+8=9 ;
Friday April 27th, 2018 4:11:39 PM
Perception = 15 fail
Fortitude = 8 fail
Takes 2 points of non-lethal damage.

Gothruk will throw up one of the grappling hooks until he's confident it will take his weight. (take 20)
He'll then Climb up (Climb 1D20+8=9) Natural 1...

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=12 ;
Friday April 27th, 2018 6:09:42 PM
Finnian who knows nothing of ships and little of bridges follows Tsak and helps with tying off the ship

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d8=2 ; d20+6=25 ;
Saturday April 28th, 2018 2:05:43 AM
(OOC please ignore d8, the 25 is my survival save for this round=no damage from heat)

Sargrass Plains - "At the Bridge?" - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Saturday April 28th, 2018 9:05:46 AM
”Expertly done, Captain!” cheers Ramsey as Kiwina , with with the able assistance of Rolth, Tsak, and Elyas brings the ship smoothly alongside the bridge.

The Roll20 map is updated. Please position she ship where desired. The DM arbitrarily placed it in the middle of the long side.

Sable sees no sign of the wurm and takes a close look at the surface of the bridge.

Tsak, Finnian, Gothruk and Elyas start to secure the ship.

Falco casts detect magic. Falco Highlight to display spoiler: {First round of detect magic: auras are present (of course this could be the items the Petals have). Check spell description for details on how detect magic works if you are unfamiliar.}

The moment the first line contacts the bridge, things drastically change. The temperature seems to drop about twenty degrees and the sky changes color, taking on a olive tinged greenish tint. An uproar of noise erupts from the surface of the plain from every direction, a cacophonous tumult sounding like the simultaneous rending of thousands of pieces of cloth.

On the bridge itself, the object begins to rise. The cause of clamor from the ground becomes apparent as strands of fiber, obviously ripped from the grass below, begin to swirl around the object, creating a swirling sphere spanning the width of the bridge with the object securely protected in its center. The globe increases in size and density until its diameter is about forty feet, placing the now hidden object centered within it about twenty feet above the bridge’s surface.

It may be a trick of the eye, but as the grass pieces swirl within and around the sphere, it seems that indiscernible figures appear and, as swiftly, dissolve into the whirling chaos.

All Highlight to display spoiler: {A Woldian degree is about equal to one degree Fahrenheit.}

Knowledge Arcana DC 5. Note that this knowledge checks with DC 10 or lower can be made untrained, becoming an intelligence check. Highlight to display spoiler: {This appears to be some kind of magical protective shield.}

Knowledge Religion DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The scale of things distracted you for a moment but now you speculate that, rather than this being a section of a mostly missing bridge, this might actually be an altar of some sort.}

Knowledge Arcana or Planes DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The scale of things distracted you for a moment but now you speculate that, rather than this being a section of a mostly missing bridge, this might actually be some sort of arcane focus.}

Because of the lowered temperature, there is no longer a need to make Fortitude/Survival checks

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20=4 ;
Saturday April 28th, 2018 8:00:31 PM
Sable is not sure about the protective barrier that has sprung up.

"Seems to have gotten cooler, thank goodness, who is up for some exploration?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+7=16 ;
Sunday April 29th, 2018 6:12:24 AM
As he is helping to tie off the ship, Elyas is surprised by the sudden changes around them. the shpere made of grass is particularly amazing.

I have never seen anything like that! How do we get in there?!

Elyas looks a little more closely after the initial surprise (knowledge arcana 16)

I don't think this is a bidge at all. it seems to be some sort of focus for this magical shield that has sprung up! rather than crossing the bridge, then, we need to figure out what this magic is doing...

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Sunday April 29th, 2018 12:10:00 PM
"Oysters!, I hate it when that happens," Kiwina mutters as he watches the sphere form, knowing that they're going to have to go try to figure out what's going on. And not a rapkes in sight.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=21 ;
Sunday April 29th, 2018 7:03:04 PM
{ooc: Post for Monday, busy day}
{Acrana: 21}

Falco moves over to the railing of the ship.

"I agree Elyas and I guess it makes more sense then a bridge that starts and ends no place. Not much else to tell from here, we are going to have to go over there. At least some of us."

He makes no move to go over first.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=25 ;
Sunday April 29th, 2018 8:51:13 PM
"Perhaps we could dock a few feet farther down the bridge, Captain?" Rolth agrees that not all of us need to go over to the bridge/focus/thing, and in fact would prefer it if someone(s) remained on the ship to protect it. It is after all our only means of traveling safely and quickly in this dangerous place. That said, he cries out the name of an obscure Woldian mythical creation hero "Jerryonimo" and leaps onto the bridge, outside of the protective circle. He takes a deep breath of the cool air and takes a look around from this new vantage point. (Perception = 25)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday April 29th, 2018 9:18:06 PM
Tsak is torn, does he join his companions on the bridge or stay to look after the ship.
In the end he decides to stay on the ship but train his crossbow on the stone edifice, ready to shoot anything that attacks his friends.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Sunday April 29th, 2018 10:11:20 PM
"Yes it's cooler, fantastic

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 11 points of non-lethal damage.
Monday April 30th, 2018 10:34:54 AM
Gothruk is thankful when the cool air rushes over him, after being in the sweltering heat so long he savours the change for a second before following Rolth.

Sargrass Plains - "At the Bridge?" - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Monday April 30th, 2018 8:53:23 PM
The Petals are collectively amazed by the sight and relieved by the respite from the heat.

Rolth leads the charge onto the bridge followed closely by Gothruk.
Both may Highlight to display spoiler: { OOC: the bridge is 10’ higher than the deck. How did Rolth and Gothruk get up there? Provide an explanation and both automatically succeed on the respective checks as reward for their bravery/foolhardiness.}

Falco continues to gaze at the new development with his arcane sight. Falco may Highlight to display spoiler: { There is an abduration aura of moderate strength on globe itself. The object within shines like a beacon within the sphere. You detect a strong transmutation magic upon it. There are no additional auras other than those the Petals have with them. The magic of the sphere and the object is of a type Falco has never seen or read about before.}

The others, along with Ramsey, prudently guard the ship.

After the initial changes, things appear to stabilize. The globe continues to churn, emitting a faint greenish glow, with the grass fibers swirling into faintly discernible shapes before being broken by the chaotic motion. Now that the sphere is no longer forming and the tearing of the grass has ceased, the plain seems eerily silent, broken only by the breathing of each Petal and the susurration caused by the continuous revolution of the glowing ball of grass strands and magic.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Monday April 30th, 2018 9:58:39 PM
"Domi despises a coward!" Rolth, with his long experience aboard ships, climbs into the rigging, takes hold of a free line, and swings in an arc that drops him neatly up on the edge of the platform. "Rrrooaarrhahaha!" Once there, if he is not in obvious danger, he will take a moment to fix a rope and drop the other end back to the ship, in case others need a less Domi-nant way to ascend.

(OOC: thanks to the generous DM!)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=11 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=10 ;
Monday April 30th, 2018 11:08:01 PM
(d20=mistake, D20+8=Perception=9, D20+8=mistake)
Tsak decides that it would be a good idea for someone to face away from the stone edifice and all the magic in case something is sneaking up behind them (Perception=9).

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+8=23 ;
Tuesday May 1st, 2018 2:22:28 AM
Sable draws his bow and scans for threats (Perception 23)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+4=23 ;
Tuesday May 1st, 2018 6:54:05 AM
After making sure the ship is properly secured, Kiwina slowly but steadily makes his way onto the bridge.

(OOC: Using Rolth's rope he will take 10 if he is able (otherwise climb roll is 23), but he will allow others to climb first if they are eager to go.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=14 ;
Tuesday May 1st, 2018 6:58:27 AM
"Not suprisingly the shield has some decently strong protective magic. The object in the center, transformation. I guess the shield is the bigger issue."

He continues to concentrate trying to work out properties of the shield. {Spellcraft: 14}

"One of you big folk may need to poke at it."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 11 points of non-lethal damage. d20+7=14 ;
Tuesday May 1st, 2018 11:46:08 AM
Gothruk also climbs up the rigging of the ship only a little behind Rolth and lands next to him on the stone platform.
Gothruk will then have a good look around from ontop and yell anything he sees back to the rest of the crew assuming there isn't sonething he could alert with arbitrary shouting.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+7=19 ;
Tuesday May 1st, 2018 11:50:16 AM
Elyas will join Falco in trying to learn anything he can about the magic of the sphere around the small object.

Knowledge Arcana 19 to see if there is anything else Elyas might know about what kind o fmagic is at play here. Specifically looking for something that may be triggering or focusing the shell of protective magic.

"Abduration magic is my specialty, Falco, and as a scholar of protective magics I would strongly suggest against just poking the big swirly magic ball!

We should see if there is a way to disrupt or bypass the spell, or wait for a while and see if it runs out of juice at some point. Wouldn't want anyone losing a limb!"

For now, Elyas will stay back with Falco, letting the braver (or crazier!) Petals move on to the bridge first...

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=7 ; d20+9=12 ;
Tuesday May 1st, 2018 4:18:39 PM
Must be the heat because Finnian unceremoniously attempts to climb the rope, and fails miserably even his Acrobatic attempt to rectify the situation seems to fall flat. [natural 1 on climb and a 12 o Acrobatics which is a natural 3] I also need to update me tagine to show non lethal damage + whatever else. Today is not Finnian's day.

Sargrass Plains - "Now what?" - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Tuesday May 1st, 2018 8:19:42 PM
Rolth[/b] makes a dramatic boarding of the bridge. Kiwina and Gothruk join him.

Tsak watches the rear, but finds the action behind him a bit distracting.

Sable draws his bow and scans for threats.

For now, all seems clear--except for that swirling magical sphere next to them.

Falco informs the others what he perceives of the object before them and proposes a “poke”. He and Elyas can discern little more as this is beyond their experience, but Elyas advises against the direct approach.

Finnian struggles with the climb, but his quick reflexes save him from physical harm, though his pride might be another matter.

The silence on the plain persists. The sky remains green. And the swirling grass strands continue their chaotic orbit around the levitating object. There is no sign of the enchantment fading.

The Petals seem to be at an impasse.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=17 ;
Tuesday May 1st, 2018 9:14:33 PM
(Perception=17)
Hearing Elyas and Falco discussing the merits of a poke and seeing Rolth's eager form moving toward the potential threat, Tsak decides that the best place for him to be looking is at the sphere to see what he can discern.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+9=19 ;
Tuesday May 1st, 2018 9:46:17 PM
Kiwina examines the sphere because he thought he glimpsed figures in it earlier and is trying to figure out what sort of creatures they might have been. (Perception = 19)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 5:53:55 AM
Unfortunately, I have never seen anything quite like this before. I do not know what is causing this sphere to exist, and I am not powerful enough to disrupt it with my own powers.

Perhaps we do need to interact with it, but I would still suggest not touching it ourselves. We should go about this carefully. Maybe throw rocks at the sphere, followed by arrows and simple spells like dancing lights.

Elyas is frustrated that he is unable to determine a better approach, and is quite nervous about what will happen when interacting with obviously powerful protective magics.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 7:09:48 AM
Rolth notes that the sphere popped up when the ship docked. Perhaps if a few of us were to unmoored the ship, the sphere would fade away? He wants to try that before any sort of contact with the Eldritch sphere.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 7:10:56 AM
"Right, I should have been more clear. By poke it I did not mean with a finger so some body part."

He looks around so any lose item nearby. A belaying pin would work well but anything we will. If he finds something he will lob it underhand at the sphere.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 8:36:00 PM
"I could shoot it, though that's probably not a great idea," Finnian says standing up and brushing himself off

Sargrass Plains - "Now what?" - DM Matt and John - 36 hr clock
Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 10:32:51 PM

Tsak and Kiwina keep close watch on the sphere.

Elyas is frustrated that he is unable to determine a better approach, and is quite nervous about what will happen when interacting with obviously powerful protective magics.

Rolth proposes taking the ship away before interacting directly with the globe.

Finnian proposes shooting it.

Falco puts actions to words and tosses a nearby belaying pin into grassy globe.

The pin strikes the roiling ball of glowing green grass and bounces harmlessly off. However, the point where it struck begins to change. The swirling strands there concentrate around the point of contact. Tsak, Kiwina, Falco as well as anyone who succeeds at a DC 15 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: {A faint tendril of greenish light lashes out of the point where the pin struck and touches Falco on the top of his head. Just as rapidly it retracts back into the sphere like a recoiled whip.}
Falco only Highlight to display spoiler: {As the light touches Falco it feels like the caress of a sun warmed breeze passing across and through his entire body.}

Moments later, the mass of strands weave themselves together taking the form of a small bipedal creature about three feet tall. This creature nimbly drops out of the sphere onto the surface of the bridge. Fibers in its body writhe onto its two arms forming what appears to be a crossbow that it then lifts and points in the direction of Falco.

”EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKK!” screams Ramsey as he dashes down into the hold below the deck.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 11:21:59 PM
Kiwina prepares to fight the little grass creature, but does not approach it yet. He's a bit worried about accidentally hitting the sphere with his weapon, although there shouldn't be much risk while it's under the edge of the sphere. Maybe we could knock it off the edge.k

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+8=18 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=17 ; 2d6+5=13 ; 2d6+5=11 ;
Thursday May 3rd, 2018 2:44:47 AM
”Hey Guys, looks like it just made a grassy duplicate of Falco!”, yells Sable.

Perception 18

Sable fires twice (rapid shot) at the grass figure.

Hitting AC 14 and AC 17 (or AC 16 and AC 19 if the creature is a Monstrous Humanoid).
1st Arrow does 13 HP; 2nd does 11 HP of damage - or +2 more in each case if the creature counts as Monstrous Humanoid...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday May 3rd, 2018 5:16:54 AM
Tsak takes aim at the little creature, but does not fire his bow.
Petals, maybe we should try talking. We are all pointing weapons at it, why shouldn't it point one back. Also, what if every shot creates a new duplicate - we'll be overwhelmed?

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=20 ; 4d6=12 ;
Thursday May 3rd, 2018 6:04:24 AM
Elyas holds at the ready, nervous about the new arrival.

Be careful, if it is a duplicate does that mean it has spell abilities like Falco?

Elyas holds an action to cast scorching ray at the creature if it makes an attack.

(Scorching Ray 20 to hit touch AC, 12 damage)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=13 ; d20+9=21 ;
Thursday May 3rd, 2018 8:48:49 AM
As the tendril touches his head Falco tenses and then relaxes as a warm caress passes over him. He puts up his arms.

"Petals, wait! The tendril felt like a sun warmed breeze. This may not be a fight. Lets try and talk to it."

{ooc: Know Arcana:13 and Nature: 21- what is this creature}

He looks at the creature and tries speaking first in common and then in Draconic and Elven if there is no response.

"Lower you bow. We are here to help bring the Sargrass back to the Wold. We need what is in that sphere to help."

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=14 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+11=12 ;
Thursday May 3rd, 2018 2:35:38 PM
I agree maybe we shouldn't fight it, what do you think it is? Because I've not a clue." [perception 14 fail, that was an extra perception, then two natural 1s on the knowledge roll]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 11 points of non-lethal damage.
Thursday May 3rd, 2018 3:48:56 PM
Gothruk who drew his guisarme initially when he jumped onto the 'bridge' puts it away, holstered to his back. I think aggression is a trap here.

Sargrass Plains - "Now what?" - DM Matt and John - ROUND 1
Thursday May 3rd, 2018 8:26:30 PM
Kiwina, cautious to not accidentally hit the sphere, holds off his attack.

Tsak takes aim at the little creature, but does not fire his bow and advises that attacking might create more duplicates.

Gothruk who drew his guisarme initially when he jumped onto the 'bridge' puts it away, holstered to his back and warns against aggression.

Finnian asks, “I agree maybe we shouldn't fight it, what do you think it is? Because I've not a clue."

Falco calls out, "Petals, wait! The tendril felt like a sun warmed breeze. This may not be a fight. Lets try and talk to it."

He addresses the creature, "Lower you bow. We are here to help bring the Sargrass back to the Wold. We need what is in that sphere to help." [b]

The creature responds by taking a shot at the halfling….

[b]Sable had already starting firing. Both arrows bury into the grassy figure. It collapses into a pile of lifeless grass before it can get its shot off.

Elyas was ready to fire a scorching ray but Sable’s marksmanship made that unnecessary.

Elyas Highlight to display spoiler: {[OOC: Elyas may save that roll for his next attack, should it prove necessary.] }

A slight breeze carries away a few strands of the inanimate pile of grass that is all that remains of the grassy creature.

The globe of swirling grass and greenish light continues to churn on its spot upon the bridge.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=21 ;
Thursday May 3rd, 2018 9:51:22 PM
Rolth examines the swirling pattern carefully, watching to see whether there is any predictable gap that can be discerned that might allow a creature or object to pass through. (Perception =21) If he spots one, he will point it out to the others, and suggest using either a rope and grappling hook or maybe some magic to see if we can work the item out of the center of the sphere. Alternately, one of our more nimble folk could try to leap into a gap and get the item.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=12 ;
Friday May 4th, 2018 1:45:06 AM
(Perception=12)
Tsak keeps his bow at the ready, takes a moment to scan all around him (is anything trying to sneak up from behind?), and waits on the boat to see what will happen next.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Friday May 4th, 2018 2:02:50 AM
Sable says, ”If you guys want to talk, choose one of us who is the weakest - maybe without ranged weapons - to duplicate. That looked like a defensive response to me, not friendly.”

Sable will keep watch with his bow...

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Friday May 4th, 2018 7:11:57 AM
Kiwina relaxes slightly with the immediate threat gone. "We could let Falco try again after he has set down his bow -- it may only duplicate a person once. . . Or it may make him stronger the second time. Either way, we'd learn more about what we're facing."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday May 4th, 2018 10:22:11 AM
Falco lays his crossbow and bolts on the deck of the bridge and quietly admits to himself that he has no idea what is going on.

Not like I am any good with it anyway.

"Right. So the tentacle felt great but made a 'monster' I am going to get closer and see if I can just poke the shield with a small stick or something. Maybe non-threatening contact will do the quick. Of course if it kills me I guess we will learn something too."

Cursing his curious nature Falco grabs any small inanimate object he can find and move to touch the 'shield'.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Friday May 4th, 2018 11:31:44 AM
Elyas stays at the ready, watching as Falco moves to touch the globe again. His hands are still glowing as he prepares to burn any creature that attacks one of the petals

(OOC: I will keep the roll from before on my readied action)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday May 4th, 2018 2:05:07 PM
Hearing that Falco is actually going to poke it Finnian readies his bow. There's nothing that could go wrong with this plan he thinks to himself

"Be careful Falco" he calls

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Friday May 4th, 2018 9:47:07 PM
Even as he keeps an eye out for patterns, Rolth will move up to be ready to help Falco if something untoward happens. He'll also firmly suggest that Falco move to the center of the bridge rather than the edge--it's a long way down...

Sargrass Plains - "It may only duplicate a person once..." - DM Matt and John - ROUND 2
Saturday May 5th, 2018 9:11:36 AM

Rolth examines the swirling pattern carefully, looking for a gap and warns Falco to move away from the edge.

He sees no obvious pattern and any gap that does appears is too small and too fleeting to exploit.

Tsak keeps his bow at the ready and scans behind them.

Except for the motion and sound of the sphere (and Ramsey’s whimpering from below deck), it is eerily quiet and stil.

Sable proposes a plan, ”If you guys want to talk, choose one of us who is the weakest - maybe without ranged weapons - to duplicate. That looked like a defensive response to me, not friendly.” And stays watchful.

Kiwina adds to it, "We could let Falco try again after he has set down his bow -- it may only duplicate a person once. . . Or it may make him stronger the second time. Either way, we'd learn more about what we're facing."

Falco, being a good sport and the curious sort, gently pokes the glowing, swirling sphere with an object.

Finnian keeps his bow ready as Falco conducts his “experiment”.

All eyes are on Falco as he moves forward to touch the sphere with yet another belaying pin. As before, the strands in the sphere start to coalesce around the point where he touched it. A transparent tendril reaches out to touch him, but rather than retract, it wavers for a minute, then reaches out to Rolth and touches the top of his head before whipping back into the sphere.

Falco Highlight to display spoiler: { Falco felt nothing from this touch this time. }
Rolth Highlight to display spoiler: { As the light touches Rolth, it feels like the caress of a sun warmed breeze passing across and through his entire body.}

Moments later, the mass of strands weave themselves together, taking the form of a large quadruped with the lower body of a lion and the upper body of a human. Its head stands about eight feet tall. This creature nimbly drops out of the sphere onto the surface of the bridge. Fibers in its body writhe onto the two arms of its upper body, forming what appears to be a glaive of woven grass. He looks menacingly at Falco, pulling the glaive back for a blow.

Elyas, ready for danger, sends forth a searing beam of fire.

It strikes the newly formed plant beast squarely in its chest. The scent of burning grass fills the air as its chest flashes into flame. The fire quickly burns out, leaving the creature’s chest blackened and smoldering.

Spellcraft or Intelligence check DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { This creature appears to be vulnerable to fire. It will take 50% more damage from a fire attack.}

[OOC: Given that the bottom of the sphere is touching the bridge, for Falco to reach it, he must move forward. I assumed he would not want to stand on the remaining strands of the previous grass creature and repositioning him on the Roll20 map accordingly.]

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Grass “Liontaur” AC unknown HP Unknown (18 less than full)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+1=19 ; d20+5=22 ; d10+4=6 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=12 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=4 ;
Saturday May 5th, 2018 9:31:33 AM
A wave of warmth washing over him from the tendril and the scorching rays, Rolth exults,"Good shooting, Elyas, looks like he burns like a prairie fire!"[b] (INT Check: 19, success, by Domi!) To Falco he shouts, [b]"Don't worry, little buddy, we're here for you!" With that, he swings his own glaive mightily at the menacing grass-taur, then five foot steps closer if necessary to claw the thing. (Glaive To hit = 22, damage = 6; Paw 1 to hit = 11, Damage = 5; Paw 2 to hit = 12, damage = 4)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+1=3 ; d20+4=18 ; d8+3=8 ;
Saturday May 5th, 2018 2:06:07 PM
(Roll: Int check = 3)

Oops, I didn't mean for Falco to go and risk himself without further discussion. Kiwina moves to where he thinks he can attack the grass liontaur without risk of hitting the sphere, and jabs the beast with his longspear. (AC = 18, dmg = 8)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=21 ; d8=7 ;
Sunday May 6th, 2018 9:16:05 AM
Elyas burns the creature with a blast of fire magic

It burns well, fire will harm it more than anything else we have! (OOC automatic success on the spellcraft check, +9 modifier)

Even with that information, Elyas does not wish to "burn" his last scorching ray for the day, and instead loads and fires his crossbow at the creature

21 to hit, 8 damage with the crossbow

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+1=4 ;
Sunday May 6th, 2018 11:16:28 PM
Sable moves to where he can get a cleaner shot, and takes one (4 misses). He readies for a second volley next round.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=11 ; d20+6=19 ; d8+1=4 ;
Monday May 7th, 2018 1:43:28 AM
(Intel vs spoiler=11, Attack=19, Damage=4)
Tsak notices the vulnerability of the grass creature to fire, and wonders how it will deal with a crossbow bolt? Only one way to find out. He fires at the creature.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=20 ;
Monday May 7th, 2018 7:06:47 AM
Falco is a little surprised when a different member of the petals is duplicated but shrugs.

"Well this is quite interesting now isn't it! I wonder if there is one for each of us."

He glances over his shoulder at the grass creature and shrugs, a little surprised that the thing is still alive.

"Kill that one and I will make another." Thought it would be dead already really.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 11 points of non-lethal damage. d20+6=8 ;
Monday May 7th, 2018 1:49:32 PM
Gothruk moves forward, re-drawing his Guisarme and striking at the creature. 8 to hit...

If the creature falls under the hail of arrows Gothruk will speak out. I want to see if I can walk through the energy. Assuming our assailant is dead he'll put his Guisarme away and attempt to walk through the energy.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=13 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=9 ; d8+1=8 ;
Monday May 7th, 2018 4:54:16 PM
Finnian quickly fires off 2 arrows but isn't too happy about it. "Are we sure that these things are our enemies?"

[17 to hit - 8 damage]

Sargrass Plains - "It may only duplicate a person once..." - DM Matt and John - ROUND 3 d20+6=18 ; d20+1=19 ; 2d6+6=15 ; d8+4=7 ;
Monday May 7th, 2018 9:01:27 PM
Rolth attacks the grass creature with a vengeance. His second paw attack drops it. A lifeless, formless pile of grass on the bridge is all that remains after his onslaught.

Kiwina is prepared to defend Falco, but sees there is no need after Elyas’ fire and Rolth’s attacks.

Elyas similarly is ready to attack, but can save his bolt after Rolth is finished.

Sable moves and is ready for a shot.

Tsak and Finnian are also ready to fire into the creature. Finnian proposes that these creatures may not be enemies.

Falco quips "Kill that one and I will make another."

Gothruk Gore, seeing that the creature falls, attempts to walk through the sphere of energy.

Gothruk finds the sphere to be surprisingly solid. Gothruk Highlight to display spoiler: { In addition to the impact of contact, he experiences what feels like the caress of a sun warmed breeze passing across and through his entire body.}

The grass fragments again concentrate near the point of contact. Next to Gothruk appears a large, bipedal grass creature with the torso of a human and the head and legs of a bull, wielding a vicious glaive constructed of tightly woven grass. This it raises and swings mightily at the minotaur of flesh and blood, opening a vicious gash across his chest. It then follows up with a slash of its horn of hardened fiber, opening up a slash on Gothruk' neck.

(Gothruk takes damage of 15 from glaive and 7 from gore.)

Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { The sphere appears to be slightly smaller.}

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+9=14 ;
Monday May 7th, 2018 10:22:24 PM
Kiwina eyes the sphere, looking to see if the amount of grass in it seems to have decreased. If there's only enough for duplicates of the party members, and perhaps a brambletaur and tatzlewurm, maybe he could see a difference now. (Perception = 14)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 6:54:47 AM
Elyas stands ready in case something new comes out when Gothruk moves in, readying to fire his crossbow at a new grass creature if one comes out.

He sees that gothruk cannot push his hand into th sphere and considers using a spell on it next if nothing happens when Gothruk touches it.

What do you see? anything moving? he calls out to Gothruk

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 7:09:09 AM
(OOC: It's odd that a new critter appeared on the map but is not described in the main text. I've sent the DMs an email about it. I'll wait to post until they clarify, since Rolth is potentially positioned to join a fight if needed.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d6+1=4 d20+4=24 d20+4=5
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 7:22:25 AM
As Gothruk pushes towards the sphere Falco chuckles and skips back as quickly as he can not wanting to get crushed by a big plant.

"Fine, take all my fun." he chuckles as he moves.

His attitude changes when the figure steps out and slashes at Gothruk.

He quickly mutters and launches a small dart of acid at the new plant creature.

{Acid Dart - Hit: 24 | Crit Confirm: 5 | Damage: 4}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 7:51:00 AM
Tsak keeps his loaded crossbow pointing at the place where the creatures are appearing and waits to see what happens.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+2=22 ; d20+2=20 ; 2d6+5=13 ; 2d6+5=13 ;
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 10:45:03 AM
Sable shoots at the mysterious new creature that looks like Sable, hitting AC 22 and AC 20 (or 24 and 22 if creature counts as Monstrous Humaniod) for 13 HP and 13 HP.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=7 ; d8=1 ;
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 12:35:47 PM
Elyas takes a shot as the new grass creature pops out, but he was clearly distracted by the super-stealthy-hiding-in-the-spoiler-tag creature and misses badly.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)3/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 11 points of non-lethal damage. d20+7=14 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=15 ; d8+4=8 ;
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 1:40:18 PM
Gothruk roars in pain and panic

Let us through Magic barrier. We don't know what you want!

He then Flurry of blows the creature that attacked him. 7 to hit first attack. 15 to hit second attack for 8 damage.

(Ooc Gothruk is very close to being unconscious and if he strikes like that again will be dead.)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=14 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=13 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=9 ;
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 4:52:22 PM
[Perception=14]

I guess we just keep killing them?" Finnian asks as he fires off 2 shots and then moves up to Gothruk

[to hit 23 and 13 damage 8 and 8]

If the creature is already dead he will instead cast CLW on Gothruk for 9, if not that's his next move, [max healing!]

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 4:57:18 PM
I don't who's going to touch it next, if anyone. But Finnian wants to stow his bow and, saying a prayer to Maab, enact his wooden fist before reaching out with his own vine covered bark fist at the sphere.

Could be this round or next, I just have a late night and wanted to get that idea out there

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=12 ; d10+4=5 ;
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 5:45:23 PM
Rolth will step up and add his blows to the mix. (Glaive to hit = 12, damage = 5)

Sargrass Plains - "It may only duplicate a person once..." - DM Matt and John - ROUND 4
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 11:05:05 PM
Kiwina eyes the sphere, looking to see if the amount of grass in it seems to have decreased. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: {Since he is specifically looking for it, Kiwina notices that the amount of grass as well as the total size of the sphere has decreased since it first appeared. It seems to be expending itself to create the grass beings. He is, however, unable to estimate how many more creatures it could spawn before being consumed. }

Falco rushes clear of the giant grass beast then fires an acid dart at it. He is rewarded with a satisfying sizzle as the acid eats into the grass where it struck.

Sable shoots at the mysterious new creature that looks like Sable, solidly hitting it twice.

Elyas takes a shot as the new grass creature pops out, but he was clearly distracted by the super-stealthy-hiding-in-the-spoiler-tag creature and misses badly. Highlight to display spoiler: {DM tips hat at the nicely hyphened rejoinder}

Gothruk roars in pain and panic, then strikes at the creature that wounded him with a flurry of blows. The second blow lands solidly and the creature collapses into a pile of hay.

Tsak keeps his loaded crossbow pointed at the place where the creatures are appearing and waits to see what happens. It proves unnecessary to fire.

Finnian steps up and heals Gothruk for 9 points. He then stows his bow and enacts his wooden fist. Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: {This will happen next round. What is this? Also, I do not see your spells on your character sheet.}

Rolth is ready to step up and add his blows to the mix, but the others’ attacks are sufficient to fell the green beast.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Tuesday May 8th, 2018 11:45:18 PM
"Guys, the sphere has gotten smaller," Kiwina says. "It can only create so many defenders. . . Be nice to run it out faster, though. I wouldn't want to risk setting the plains on fire, or I'd say we should lob some alchemist's fire at it."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=21 ; d10+4=14 ;
Wednesday May 9th, 2018 6:57:28 AM
"We should be careful to only bring through one defender at a time, that last one was mighty! So who is next?. Rolth will ready an action to swing at the next threatening critter to emerge from the sphere. (Glaive to hit = 21, damage = 14)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=9 ; d8+1=5 ;
Wednesday May 9th, 2018 7:17:20 AM
(Attack=9, Damage=5)
As the biggest of the 'littles' in the party, Tsak figures it might as well be him? A balance between the danger of facing another grass taur vs using up the grass quickly so the team faces less fights (if that occurs the way we hope?)
He takes a shot at the sphere from his position on the ship...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday May 9th, 2018 7:34:50 AM
{ooc: Is the sphere made of Saragrass? I assumed it was}

Learning that the sphere is getting smaller Falco grins in wonderment.

This sargrass really is a wonders thing. No wonder it has achieved a status equal to some immortal power. This will need further study.

"Yes, best keep the beasties coming. Someone else touch the sphere, it is quite the feeling."

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+5=8 ;
Wednesday May 9th, 2018 8:15:58 AM
Elyas will reload his bow and watch for another creature to come out, then casts acid splash at the sphere itself.

Let's see if it responds the same way to magic!

8 to hit touch AC of the sphere if needed.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)12/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 11 points of non-lethal damage. d20+6=18 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=8 ; 2d6+6=16 ; 2d6+6=14 ;
Wednesday May 9th, 2018 10:37:49 AM
Gothruk will step back out of reach and use his Guisarme to attack the creatures as they come forth. He dosn't really have time to calm his rapid heartbeat before other start creating more grass-creatures.

Thank you Finnian, you are a great asset to the team. I hope I can repay you in kind in the future.

Gothruk's readied attack is 18 to hit. 16 Damage.
His first AOO is 13, with 14 damage.
His third is 8 to hit.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday May 9th, 2018 4:35:42 PM
"It is a gift from the Wold that I am even able to heal, it is my pleasure and my duty." he says reverently then adds in a more jovial tone "Plus, we've got to keep you alive or we'd all be toast."

I don't know how to put a spoiler in but I'm going to try @DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Wooden fist is my plant domain ability from being a druid and as for spells I'll add my prepared spells to my sheet along with the ability, but I have entangle and speak with animals left}

"I want to try to commune with this thing, I could be wrong... I'm probably wrong, but I want to try. These creatures, whatever they are look like they are connected to Maab in someway, and I can't believe that she would want to hurt us. Refrain from attacking it, please, at least until it attacks me." with his bow on his back Finnian approachs the sphere. Calling on his druidic connection to the plants turns his hands and forearms into lichen covered bark before plunging them into the sphere and waits to see if there is any chance of communicating with it, or if it is in fact purely hostile.

Sargrass Plains - "And then there were three, no two...." - DM Matt and John - ROUND 5 d20+3=10 ; d20+4=17 ; d8=3 ;
Wednesday May 9th, 2018 9:55:25 PM

The Petals continue to interact with this mysterious green sphere. Constructed of an olive tinged light, it swirls bits of sargrass that what ripped from the surrounding plain when it formed.

Kiwina shares what he has discerned about the sphere and its diminishing size.

Tsak fires a shot at the sphere. His arrow bounces harmlessly off. As before, the grass concentrates around the shot, a green light flashes out and touches Tsak before returning to the sphere, and a Tsak-sized creature steps out of the globe. Tsak Highlight to display spoiler: { When the flash reaches him, Tsak experiences what feels like the caress of a sun warmed breeze passing across and through his entire body.}

Rolth and Gothruk, being ready for the appearance of a creature, each take a mighty swings at it, each striking deadly blows. These two blows are sufficient to fell it. It collapses into a motionless pile of grass.

Falco encourages the others to touch the sphere to keep the creaturescoming.

Elyas reloads his bow and watches for another creature to come out, then casts acid splash at the sphere itself.

His acid easily hits the sphere, but splashes harmlessly on its surface. Where it struck, grass fibers coalesce and the green light lashes out at the wizard. After the light returns to the sphere, a human-sized grass creature forms and steps out, wielding what appears to be a crossbow. Elyas Highlight to display spoiler: { When the flash reaches him, Elyas experiences what feels like the caress of a sun warmed breeze passing across and through his entire body.}

The creature fires its crossbow at Elyas, provoking an attack from Gothruk. Gothruk’s glaive hits, scoring a deep gash across its chest while the creature's arrow manages to hit Elyas for 3 points of damage.

Finnian wishes to parley with the sphere and plunges his transformed arms into the roiling globe of grass and light, hoping to initiate contact.

Finnian discovers that the sphere is surprising solid and impervious to his touch. Grass starts forming at the point of contact. Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: { When the flash reaches him, Finnian experiences what feels like the caress of a sun warmed breeze passing across and through his entire body. Like the sun’s, this light’s touch is impersonal and feels devoid of any sentience or emotion.}

The creature lashes at Finnian with a thorn covered fist, but fails to land the punch.

[OOC: I am guessing where Finnian approached and moved his token on the map. Correct his position as desired.]

It is now clearly obvious that the sphere has decreased in size. The floating object remains in its center. Since the bottom of the sphere continues to touch the bridge, the object is now about twelve feet above the surface, whereas it started nearly twenty feet above the surface.

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Green Tsak Dead
Green Elyas AC 13 HP 15 remaining
Green Finnian AC unknown HP unknown

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+1=13 ; d20+1=5 ; 2d6+5=10 ;
Thursday May 10th, 2018 12:36:27 AM
Sable shoots twice, Hitting AC 13 and AC 5 - Damage for 1st (if it hits) is 10.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=10 ;
Thursday May 10th, 2018 6:53:25 AM
Rolth lashes out at Green Elyas, but can't connect in the swirl of grass and Petals. (Glaive to hit = 10)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Thursday May 10th, 2018 7:10:02 AM
Unable to reach the grass figures without touching the sphere, Kiwina repositions himself and swaps weapons.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=5 ; d6+1=7 ;
Thursday May 10th, 2018 7:32:15 AM
Falco launches another dart of acid but is clearly distracted and it sails wide of its mark. {To hit touch: 5}

"Well I am sure you guys will kill them."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)12/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 11 points of non-lethal damage. d20+6=9 ; d20+6=18 ; 2d6+4=14 ;
Thursday May 10th, 2018 12:26:46 PM
Gothruk swings at Green Elyas but fails to connect with anything but stray leaves.
1D20+6=9

AOO incase they provoke = 18
14 damage.

If I thought they were intelligent I would consider trying to take one alive but every one only seems interested in stabbing us. If they have anything to do with Maab, then they are nothing but twisted imitations.

He will however not strike or threaten Finnian's evil double until it has harmed him.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+5=21 ; d8+1=5 ;
Thursday May 10th, 2018 12:29:52 PM
As much as I agree we shouldn't fight unprovoked, these things don't seem very friendly! Elyas calls out to Finnian, while glancing down at the small trickle of blood from his shoulder caused by his double.

He reloads his crossbow and fires at the green version of himself
21 to hit, 5 damage

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=10 ; d8+1=6 ;
Thursday May 10th, 2018 8:36:52 PM
(Attack=10,Damage=6)
Tsak, sharing none of Gothruk's reluctance, fires a bolt at Green Finnian!

Sargrass Plains - "Getting closer...." - DM Matt and John - ROUND 6 d20+3=13 ; d20+5=16 ; d6+2=5 ; d20=14 ;
Thursday May 10th, 2018 10:11:11 PM

Sable shoots twice at Green Elyas hitting him once (10 damage). The other shot falls short of its target.

Rolth lashes out at Green Elyas, but can't connect in the swirl of grass and Petals.

Unable to reach the grass figures without touching the sphere, Kiwina repositions himself and swaps weapons.

Gothruk swings at Green Elyas but fails to connect.

Falco launches another dart of acid but is clearly distracted and he sends it wide of its mark.

The acid dart strikes the sphere, splattering harmlessly on its surface. Harmlessly except that it spawns another grass creature! The familiar green light lashes out. It hesitates slightly before redirecting to Kiwina. A centaur shaped creature forms near Green Finnian then advances toward the centaur. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: {When the flash reaches him, Kiwina experiences what feels like the caress of a sun warmed breeze passing across and through his entire body.}

When the newly formed creature goes toward Kiwina Gothruk takes his opening, striking it for 14 points of damage.

Rolth may take an AoO as well.

Green Kiwina then turns to attack Gothruk and scores a hit with its hardened grass spear.
Gothruk takes 5 points of damage.

Elyas reloads his crossbow and fires at the green version of himself. The bolt sinks deeply into its chest; the creature collapses into another pile of hay.

Tsak fires at Green Finnian. The bolt misses its intended target, but impacts the sphere, bouncing harmlessly off. This time the light touches Sable spawning a grassy minotaur that heads toward the ship and its bovine counterpart. It nimbly drops from the bridge to the deck, drawing a grassy battleaxe as it advances. Sable Highlight to display spoiler: {When the flash reaches him, Sable experiences what feels like the caress of a sun warmed breeze passing across and through his entire body.}

Gothruk[b] has another attack of opportunity available.

[b]Finnian stares at his grassy likeness.

Green Finnian attacks flesh Finnian, but once again its attack causes no harm.

These last two spawnings have reduced the sphere to about a foot in diameter, barely larger than the object in its center and only about six inches above the bridge's surface. Perhaps two or three strands of grass continue to swirl around the one foot diameter--certainly not enough to form another creature.

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Green Elyas Dead
Green Finnian AC unknown HP unknown
Green Kiwina AC 14 HP 26 remaining
Green Sable AC unknown HP unknown

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=6 ;
Thursday May 10th, 2018 10:37:50 PM
[ooc oh man, today got away from me]

Finnian stares at his likeness and is momentarily jealous of what he sees before him. The thought is fleeting as he tries to kill himself. "sorry" he says as he attempts to punch what he now sees is just an abomination, but like green Finnian, fleshy Finnian is no boxer. "Nevermind that nonsense kill this thing" he shouts as Finnian and Finnian trade blows with the air.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=14 ; d8+1=7 ;
Thursday May 10th, 2018 11:43:37 PM
(Attack=14, Damage=7)
Tsak momentarily watches Finnian trade massive fresh air swings with himself- it reminds him of a puppet show he once saw. Then he collects himself then fires at Green Kiwina.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+3=13 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=18 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=7 ;
Friday May 11th, 2018 12:23:21 AM
Kiwina steps up to his duplicate (5') and makes a full set of attacks, connecting with both hooves (13 & 8 miss, 17 & 18 hit for 15 total damage).

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+1=13 ; d20+1=18 ; 2d6+5=8 ; 2d6+5=9 ;
Friday May 11th, 2018 1:42:02 AM
Sable fires twice at Green Sable - hitting AC 13 and 18; Doing 8 and 9 points of damage (add +2 more damage on each and +2 to hit if creature counts as Monstrous Humanoid)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=25 ; d20+5=11 ; d10+4=14 ; d20+5=17 ; d10+4=7 ; d20+4=12 ; d6=1 ;
Friday May 11th, 2018 5:58:26 AM
Rolth seizes the opportunity to swing at the advancing green Kiwina, striking a mighty blow that should be enough to fell it. (AoO Glaive to hit = 25 (crit not confirmed), damage = 14). He then leaps to the deck behind green Sable (possibly drawing an AoO), taking a flanking position and making another swing. (Glaive to hit = 19 with flanking bonus, damage = 7) (acrobatics = 12, fail, Rolth takes 1 non lethal damage from the deliberate fall; auto succeed on the jump check)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=15 ; d6+1=7 ;
Friday May 11th, 2018 10:49:03 AM
Seeing the shield get smaller Falco quickly launches another Acid Dart at the creature near Sable and then dashes up next to the object so he can grab it at next opportunity.

[To Hit vs Touch: 15 | Dam: 7}

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+5=25 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+5=11 ; d8+1=2 ;
Friday May 11th, 2018 11:53:27 AM
Elyas quickly reloads and fires again, this time at green finnian

25 to hit, for 6 damage.
possible critical, but only an 11 to confirm. on the off chance that does it, 2 more damage

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 11 points of non-lethal damage. d20+6=15 ; 2d6+4=9 ; d20+6=8 ;
Friday May 11th, 2018 4:20:39 PM
Gothruk takes his AOO against Grassable 15 to hit 9 damage.
He then takes another swing but his blade strikes a particularly hard clump of grass and it bounces off ineffectually. (to hit 8)
He's not very comfortable being hit so much he isn't very good at defending himself and so has hidden behind his other party members in other fights.

Sargrass Plains - "Getting closer...." - DM Matt and John - ROUND 6 d20+5=23 ; 2d6+7=14 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=14 ; 2d6+7=14 ; d20=14 ;
Saturday May 12th, 2018 2:55:40 PM

Finnian seems unable to land a blow with “himself”.

Tsak lands a shot on Green Kiwina.

Kiwina additionally solidly connects with both hooves on the grassy centaur for 15 points of damage. Combining with the devastating strike from by Rolth’s attack of opportunity and Tsak’s arrow, the creature collapses into a motionless and unilluminated pile of grass.

Sable fires twice at Green Sable and hits it once for 9 points of damage.
[OOC: plant type, not monstrous humanoid; You should be in melee now with Green Sable, but green sable used its AoO on Rolth, so the ranged attacks do not receive an AoO.]

Rolth leaps to the deck behind green Sable. The grassy beast makes a vicious cut with its hardened grass battleaxe as Rolth passes through his reach. Rolth takes 14 points damage. The liontaur responds with an attack of his own, cutting a bloodless gash in its side.

[OOC: It is only a 10’ drop, so no damage (or falling prone) from the fall with the successful check. acrobatics = 12, fail, Rolth takes 1 non lethal damage from the deliberate fall; auto succeed on the jump check)

Falco hits Green Sable with an acid dart. The air fills with the acrid smell of chlorine and chlorophyll as the acid burns into the creatures side. He then moves close to the object contained within a now small globe.

Elyas scores a hit on green Finnian with his crossbow. [OOC: No crit]

Gothruk takes his AOO against Grassable opening a gash in the creature. Seemingly mindlessly it continues past that minotaur in its apparent single-minded pursuit of the other one.

Green Finnina again is again unable to land an attack on Finnian.

Green Sable rears its bovine head back in a silent bellow as it finds an opening in Sable’s guard. Its grass-made battleaxe cuts deeply into the minotaur’s shoulder.
Sable is hit for with an almost critical for 14 points damage.

The creature’s follows up with a gore attack that strikes armor, but does no damage.

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Green Kiwina Dead
Green Finnian AC 16 HP 21 remaining
Green Sable AC 15 HP 8 remaining

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (14/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=16 ; 2d20+3=25 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=14 ; d10+4=10 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=4 ;
Saturday May 12th, 2018 3:46:05 PM
Rolth grunts as Green Sable's grass axe bites deep, but redoubles his resolve to bring the thing down. He lashes out with his glaive and two paws, taking full advantage of his flanking position. (glaive to hit = 18, damage = 10; paw 1 to hit = 25 (crit not confirmed), damage = 3; paw 2 to hit = 16, damage =4)

(OOC, ignore the 2d20+3 roll, it was a mistake. All the to hit rolls in the brackets are the totals with flanking bonus, which I forgot to include in the original rolls.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+5=19 ; d6+2=4 ;
Saturday May 12th, 2018 8:00:24 PM
Not wanting to perform a flying leap onto green Sable, Kiwina moves to a position from which he can attack green Finnian with his spear, trampling what remains of his own green double in the process. (19 hits, 4 damage)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Satus: Taken 11 points of non-lethal damage. d20+6=21 ; 2d6+4=9 ;
Sunday May 13th, 2018 3:08:20 AM
Gothruk moves to the side of the Bridge/Alter and attacks the 10ft down using his Guisarme. Giving green sable a nasty head wound of 9 damage. (21 to hit, 9 damage)

Sable (Don) ( HP 17/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+3=17 ; 2d6+5=10 ;
Sunday May 13th, 2018 7:50:51 AM
Sable staggers into the spot green Sable formerly occupied and takes a shot at green Finnian hitting 17 and doing 10 points of damage.

Elyas (BatMark Subbing for Ben) d20+5=23 ; d8+1=7 ;
Sunday May 13th, 2018 8:26:58 PM
Elyas will continue shooting his crossbow at Green Finnian, and smacks another bolt into the now-thrashed grass creature. (to hit = 23, damage = 7)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=8 ;
Monday May 14th, 2018 5:43:09 AM
(Attack=8)
Tsak lines up Green Finnian with his crossbow but his shot misses the mark.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday May 14th, 2018 7:17:04 AM
Seeing the 'shield' has been so very reduced in size Falco takes a step closer and attempts to grab the object from within.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=21 ; d3+3=5 ;
Monday May 14th, 2018 9:19:33 AM
[Attack=21, Damage=5]

Finnian takes a final swing at himself before his firsts turn back to flesh and then takes a quick step back to give himself some space.

Sargrass Plains - "And then there were none?" - DM Matt and John - Combat Over
Monday May 14th, 2018 8:14:48 PM

Rolth lays into Green Sable, tearing it into scattered piles of lifeless grass.

Gothruk adds insult to Green Sable’s remains with his guisarme.

Kiwina engages Green Finnian, slashing it with his spear.

Sable, freed from attack, shoots Green Finnian, solidly implanting his arrow in its verdant “flesh”.

Elyas smacks another bolt into the now-thrashed Green Finnian. The plant construct staggers back from the shot.

Tsak’s attack on Green Finnian misses.

Finnian takes a final swing at “himself”, landing the killing blow that reduces his former image to yet another pile of hay.

Falco grabs at the object within the small protective shield.

The shield is hard and unyielding to his touch. The few remaining strands of grass within it briefly move toward his hand, but soon they resume their swirling motion around the object.

Falco Highlight to display spoiler: { The object is clearly visible. It looks like it may have been the talon of what must have been something very large. Its tip and edge are razor sharp. It would be reasonable to conclude that the creature that it once belonged to would be deadly. }.

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All current foes are vanquished.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (14/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=28 ;
Monday May 14th, 2018 8:47:47 PM
Rolth will call over the edge of the ship, "Hey Ramsey, good job watching out below. Up here, they're all taken care of, now why don't you get back up here before something really nasty comes along and eats you?" If there is no rope or rope ladder already dangling down, he'll drop one for Ramsey if the fellow is in sight.

To the Petals, he suggests some healing from the wand, starting with Gothruk, who took wounds almost as grievous as his boldness. Time permitting, he'll accept some healing himself (two cure light wounds would be nice.) All the while, he'll keep an eye out for new threats, leaving the sphere to the more arcane amongst us. (Perception = 28)

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben) d20+7=24 ;
Monday May 14th, 2018 8:55:03 PM
Elyas will climb carefully on the bridge, to assist Falco in his examination of the sphere and object. He will begin by casting another detect magic, concentrating long enough to determine whether the auras remain the same as before. (Knowledge Arcana = 24)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Monday May 14th, 2018 11:20:09 PM
Kiwina gets no closer to the remaining sphere, but watches what he can see of Falco's attempt to grab the object in it. "We could ask Ramsey to touch that. It might drain the remaining grass out." Kiwina doesn't sound convinced himself that this would work.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=23 ;
Tuesday May 15th, 2018 5:04:18 AM
(Perception=23)
Tsak goes back to watching all around them from the bow of the ship, looking for sneaky things creeping up in the grass or Rapkes to vanquish.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday May 15th, 2018 6:49:36 AM
Looks like some sort of talon, sharp, I think I am glad we found it like this and not attached to something trying to eviserate us."

Finding the shield resists him Falco reaches for his dagger but Kiwana seems to have a better idea.

"Ramsey, can you try and grab this for me please?"

Sable (Don) ( HP 17/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Tuesday May 15th, 2018 4:47:13 PM
Sable could use two charges from the healing wand, if folks allow.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+1=8 ; d8+1=5 ;
Tuesday May 15th, 2018 8:22:09 PM
Finnian pulls out his bow but glances at his hands, not a great boxer, but at least good enough he thinks. and then nods as Kiwina presents a plausible idea. Then seeing sable wounded approaches and wands him a couple times, if the rest agree [13 hp]

Sargrass Plains - "And then there were none?" - DM Matt and John - Combat Over d8=8 ; d20+4=13 ; d3=2 ;
Tuesday May 15th, 2018 11:25:11 PM

Rolth calls to Ramsey. Keeping a weather eye open, he sees no other creatures or threats.

Ramsey quickly responds, climbing up the way he went down. Upon seeing the diminished sphere, his homely face breaks into a great smile. ”Awesome!" he exclaims as he cautiously approaches it.

Elyas assists in examining the sphere. He continues to see a moderate abduration aura on the now, much smaller globe and a strong transmutation aura on the object.

Kiwina suggests Ramsey attempt to grab the object.

Tsak joins Rolth in keeping a watchful eye. All appears quiet on all fronts.

Sable provides some much needed healing.

Falco considers using his dagger on the shield, but asks the bramble to give grabbing it a try first.

Finnian pull out his bow then heals Sable.

Gothruk, sorely wounded, waits to be healed before doing anything else.

[OOC: before the following happens, all the desired healing occurs. Please include the rolls in your next post. And remember the Woldian house rule: reroll all ones on curing dice rolls.]

Ramsey looks quizzically at Falco then, after a brief hesitation, impulsively reaches out to grasp the sphere. He tries to lift it off the surface of the bridge, but finds it to be immovable. It will not even roll when pushed. After a few failed attempts of trying to make it move, he draws his longsword in frustration and slashes at it.

IMMEDIATELY, A MIGHTY BURST OF SOUND LIKE A CLAP OF THUNDER ERUPTS FROM THE SPHERE AS IT RUPTURES WITH A BRIGHT FLASH OF VIRIDIAN LIGHT.

Everyone except Tsak, Sable, and Rolth[/b] make a Fortitude Save DC 17 or Highlight to display spoiler: {on failed save take 8 points of sonic damage and be stunned for 1d3 rounds. }
Ramsey drops his sword and stares motionless at the object, an astonished expression on his face.

Silently compared to that din, the talon drops the short distance to the bridge no longer surrounded by the protective globe. The few remaining strands of grass were blown away by the force of the sound.

A short time later, however, the Petals hear something again. From the talon itself seems to be radiating what sounds like an animal cry. Deep and resonate, the call is a cross between a lion’s roar and the sound of a millstone as it rolls in its track.

From the north, another such roar cries out in the distance as if in answer.

Nearby you hear a rustle in the grass. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {
the tatzlewyrm has broken cover and seems to be running at full speed to the south away from the bridge. It is the last you see of it.}

Then to the east, somewhat farther away, another lionine roar resonates. A few seconds later you hear another, then another, then another, from many directions and from various distances, none of them particularly close.

At the same time, those on the bridge feel a rumble. A crack booms from the column across from the already fallen support.

Knowledge Engineering or Profession Miner (or related) DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {
This sound is often associated with the catastrophic failure of a structure. }
Note that DC 10 checks can be made untrained as ability checks (Int or Wis).

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=21 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+1=10 ;
Tuesday May 15th, 2018 11:58:17 PM
(Rolls: fortitude = 21, perception = 16, knowledge = 10)

Kiwina's first instinct is to sprint for the ship, but he realizes he is in a position to help any of the others who doesn't act quickly on their own. "Run!" he shouts as he readies to move others if needed.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=21 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+1=10 ;
Tuesday May 15th, 2018 11:58:18 PM
(Rolls: fortitude = 21, perception = 16, knowledge = 10)

Kiwina's first instinct is to sprint for the ship, but he realizes he is in a position to help any of the others who doesn't act quickly on their own. "Run!" he shouts as he readies to move others if needed.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+9=10 ; d20+2=3 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=7 ;
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 2:31:05 AM
Sable fails his Perception and Profession checks, but heals 14 points (others should roll for themselves for healing - Sable will assist if needed).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d8+1=4 ; d8+1=8 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+10=15 ;
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 6:46:00 AM
Rolth will accept two uses of the CLW wand. (12 hp healing, bringing him near full HP)

At the thunderous sound, he looks up quickly at the bridge, then around more widely. (Knowledge engineering = 15, success;Perception = 15, success)

He shouts, "Quick, get back on board, the bridge is collapsing! I'll start preparations to get the ship underway as soon as all are on board. Captain Kiwina, should we follow the wurm, which has disappeared toward the south? Or does our goal lie elsewhere? In any event, let's get away from those roars!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=21 ; d20+2=15 ;
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 7:26:32 AM
{Fort: 21} {Perception: 15}

Flaco quickly covers his ears as the noise buffets the group. Fortunatly he was fast enough to be uninjured so he quickly grabs the talon from the deck of the bridge.

"Watch out folks the tatzlewyrm is running off pretty quick. Could be danger. Rolth is right, get to the boat."

Talon in hand he quickly moves and drops the 10 feet to the deck of the boat.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=17 ; d20+1=12 ;
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 9:41:47 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=17; Int vs spoiler=12)
Tsak sees the Wurm head south, and hears anguished, rending sounds coming from the bridge.
He moves to untie the boat from the bridge so that they can push off as soon as all the party is on board.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+3=8 ; d3=1 ;
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 10:03:50 AM
At the sound, Elyas feels his ears bleeding and loses all sensation for a moment, dropping his crossbow and falling to the ground.

He tries to choke out Help me... but is not sure he was able to get it out, and hopes someone is able to help him off the bridge.

OOC: I didn't roll the other 2 checks, since Elyas was dropped by the first thing that happened.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)-6/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status, dying. d20+7=8 ; d20+4=10 ;
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 3:05:04 PM
Gothruk is knocked unconscious from the blast. He falls to the ground atop the bridge precariously close to the edge.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)-6/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status, dying. d3=2 ;
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 3:07:23 PM
Forgot to roll for how long Gothruk would be stunned. I also didn't do the other two roles as he has no idea.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 4:20:26 PM
Just as Ramsey swings Maab sends Finnian a slight boon. I will be using a hero point on this because my fort is garbage.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=26 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+3=9 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+11=15 ;
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 4:34:47 PM
And it's lucky because some instinct made him cover up and he avoids whatever was about to happen. [Fort=26,ahh would have made it anyway] [Perception 20, Untrained =9 fail]

Finnian hears the roar and sees the worm booking it across the planes. He hurries over and using the wand already in his hand rushes to Gothruks aid. [6 points in round 1, 5 in round 2] "Get up! He yells I can't carry you and we've got to go," Finnian yells as he stows his bow and tries to pull Gothruk to his feet.

[know Nature=15 do I know that roar?]

ADM Post re Gothruk healing d8+1=2 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=9 ;
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 8:55:45 PM
It looks like Logan didn't see the opportunity to heal. If the DMs agree, how about he got the same as the other wounded Petals (2 CLWs from the wand)? Healing =17hp after rerolling the natural "1"

That would leave him conscious with 8 hp left after the BOOM!

Sargrass Plains - "Sargrass Bridge is ...." - DM Matt and John d20+2=4 ;
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 10:22:18 PM

[OOC: Gothruk was healed before the blast. Thank you, faithful ADM.]

Kiwina stays to help the others clear the bridge.

Sable provides some healing and other assistance.

Rolth is healed. He shouts, "Quick, get back on board, the bridge is collapsing! I'll start preparations to get the ship underway as soon as all are on board. Captain Kiwina, should we follow the wurm, which has disappeared toward the south? Or does our goal lie elsewhere? In any event, let's get away from those roars!"

Falco maintains his grip on the talon and gets to the boat after informing the others that the tatzlewyrm has fled.

Tsak makes ready for a quick departure in the boat.

Elyas is stunned by the blast, but soon recovers.

Gothruk is healed by the wand then stunned from the blast.
OOC:[Healing occurred BEFORE the blast. Gothruk is stunned but not unconscious.]

Finnian heroically avoids the impact of the blast. Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: { Finnian does not recognize the beast that is making the calls. He does think that it is saurian and likely very large.}

Enough time has passed that everyone, including Ramsey, has recovered from the blast.

Another report sounds from the same column as before, sounding deeper and lasting longer than before. Almost at the same time the column nearest the the ship emits a similar noise. The bridge shudders and bucks as the columns seem to be giving way.

Anyone on the bridge make a Reflex Save DC 10 or fall prone.
Ramsey sways and topples to the bridge. He pulls himself up and scrambles toward the boat.

Beyond the bridge, the wild calls continue. They seem to be getting closer…..

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=13 ; d20+8=19 ;
Thursday May 17th, 2018 12:17:45 AM
(Climb=13, Perception=19)
Tsak climbs to the crows nest to get the best possible view of what's happening around the ship.
He assumes the structure is going to collapse but isn't focused on that, he's more concerned about the animal calls - are they Rapkes? Is it hunting time or should the team be booking it after the wurm?
He peers out and shares what he sees with the other petals as they organize themselves about the boat.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+5=22 ;
Thursday May 17th, 2018 12:25:04 AM
(Roll: reflex = 22)

Enough time has passed that everyone, including Ramsey, has recovered from the blast.

Seeing that everyone has recovered from the blast, Kiwina starts heading for the ship when the bridge starts shaking. Four-footed, he stays up okay. He pauses to help others if they fall, but moves to the ship as soon as he sees they haven't.

(Readies action to move and jump once he sees the others stay up or stand up.)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+4=17 ;
Thursday May 17th, 2018 2:53:24 AM
Sable tosses down a rope to help others onto the ship, lifting them up as needed (17 Strength Check for lifting).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=17 ;
Thursday May 17th, 2018 6:57:07 AM
Rolth will have the ship moving as soon as all are back on board, not even waiting for the Captain! "Jump aboard now, we have to leave before the columns fall on us! (Profession: Sailor if needed = 17)

(OOC others should feel free to assist on the sailor check if they are not doing something else critical)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20=1 ;
Thursday May 17th, 2018 7:16:29 AM
On the boat Falco really cannot see the surface of the bridge. He does yell to those on the bridge which he figures is the most a halfling can do to help in this situation.

"Wake up big folks! Time to go."

He attempts to help get the boat ready for when everyone arrives but might actually make things worse. {Assist Rolth: 1}

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=13 ; d20+1=14 ;
Thursday May 17th, 2018 10:48:33 AM
Elyas maintains his footing as he recovers from the sound blast, and starts running for the bridge. (reflex save = 13)

He grabs on to the rope and climbs on to the deck of the ship
Climb check = 14

Let's get out of here! this bridge is coming down, we don't want to be here when it does!

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)-6/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status, dying. d20+5=15 ; d20+1=4 ;
Thursday May 17th, 2018 3:09:28 PM
Gothruk manages to keep his footing after shaking off the stunning effects of the blast. He drops down the side of the bridge to the boat. He'll do an untrained sailor check to help the rest get the boat underway.
Untrained Sailor (1d20+1=4) Sorry guys no bonus.

Finnian (BatMark subbing for Zeke) d20+10=26 ;
Thursday May 17th, 2018 8:55:23 PM
Finnian follows the others onto the ship, looks sharp with his bow for approaching threats. (perception = 26)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday May 17th, 2018 8:58:20 PM
I get on the boat

Sargrass Plains - "A Bridge No More ...." - DM Matt and John
Thursday May 17th, 2018 10:49:37 PM

All make it safely to the boat and push it away just as the first column gives way with an ear splitting crash and crashes to the ground. The entire structure seems to sway. The bridge shudders in response as if resigning itself to its collapse. For a few more moments it appears that the structure will hold after all, then with a great heave the supports give way. The bridge drops. A resounding crash like a thunderclap bursts across the plain, a cloud of dust rising in the air in response.

All seems still.

Breaking the momentary silence, another call sounds out, much closer this time.

A bow shot away in front of the ship, the tall grass can be seen swaying, revealing the presence of something very large moving very quickly toward the vessel. A reptilian head lifts up above the top of the fifteen foot high grass. Its eye glints as it surveys the ship, then it lifts up its tooth filled snout and emits the call you have been hearing. As quickly as it appeared, it disappears again beneath the surface of the grass.

Several more calls erupt in reply, closing in on the petals from every direction.

Given the size of that creature, the ship might be in danger should it attack.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+9=15 ;
Thursday May 17th, 2018 11:51:50 PM
"Gothruk and Finnian, we're going to need to know where those creatures aren't so we can avoid them. Tell us which way to go. . . Sable, Rolth, Elyas and Tsak -- one of you take Ramsey and get the boiler started. The rest, let's get the ship moving. Once we get away from these things, we can head south." Kiwina wishes he had looked for a way to give the ship altitude as he mans the helm, ready to use wind and steam to escape.

(Sailor = 15 to get underway quickly)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Friday May 18th, 2018 7:06:17 AM
"No disrespect intended, Captain K, but we've been moving since Finnian's feet hit the deck! I'm steering for what I hope is the optimum course for maximum speed with the wind and some angle off that nearest rapkes. I figure that they are coming in a loose circle, so we can use our speed to cut the cordon just outside that one's reach and then race away on the wind. Hypothetically." With that and a snappy salute, he hands the conn back to Kiwina and helps further stoke the firebox as ordered.

(OOC recall that Rolth rolled a Profession Sailor check of 17 to make a quick getaway, now 19 with Kiwina's assist.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday May 18th, 2018 7:10:49 AM
We need to get this claw back to the crystal in our plane. I think all we need to do is touch this to the crystal but how do we get back? Anyone remember?"

[ooc: I skimmed back a bit and am not finding it.]

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+6=18 ;
Friday May 18th, 2018 10:53:57 AM
Elyas moves quickly to man the ropes, putting his efforts in to get them moving quickly.

Profession Sailor 18 to aid.

As he helps guide the ship from the front, he is concerned about Falco's words. How do they get out of here? There weren't a lot of directions given, they don't even know for sure where here is!

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: yelling instructions. d20+8=9 ; d20+7=13 ;
Friday May 18th, 2018 3:55:06 PM
Gothruk salutes Kiwina before racing up the rigging to get to the Crows Nest. He hopes that from the tallest point of the boat he'll have an easier time seeing them move through the grass. He'll shout out where they are coming and any directions he thinks would be best to get away.
Climb 1D20+8=9 with a 9 he might not be able to get to the Crows Nest until next round.
Perception to see rapkes from his elevated position.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday May 18th, 2018 6:00:54 PM
Finnian runs to the back of the boat and prepares to cast create water 30 feet behind them once the boat gets moving in the correct direction. His hope is that is the barren land the presence of water may distract them or call other beasts to serve as a distraction.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+10=28 ;
Saturday May 19th, 2018 5:24:38 AM
Sable scans the grasses, looking for disturbances as Gothruk begins his climb (Peception 28). He will call out locations of the beasts and other threats as he sees them, once Gothruk is in place - he will move to aid sailing of the ship.

Back to Taur Isle - DM Matt and John
Saturday May 19th, 2018 7:32:23 PM
OOC: All Highlight to display spoiler: {
In answer to the question about how to get back, DM John could not find it either. Mahyawu, the Manfri sage (Refer to February 26 and following) gave the Petals a flute that, when played, would return them to the site of the crystal. The following post is based on that being what happened. Because the entire Wold is on a time schedule, this post will rush things a bit.}

Kiwina ably assisted by Rolth and Elyas manage to get the ship safely and quickly away.

Gothruk gets his horns tangled in the rigging as he attempts to climb up the crow’s nest, and loses some time shaking free before continuing his ascent.

At the stern Finnian stands ready to summon some diversionary water.

Sable meanwhile is spotting for rapke’s.

Eyes wide, Ramsey, rushes at helping with getting the ship underway

Sable sees that the ship is in fact being surrounded by the large beasts. Looking vaguely like a cross between a horse and a raptor, the creatures stand about ten feet at the shoulder. When they rear on their hind legs they head easily reaches about the tall grass, something Sable sees them occasionally do to get a better look at the ship’s position.

The minotaur readily recognizes that these are the rapkes that have been spoken about. Of more immediate concern is his realization that these creatures are behaving like a hunting pack and the ship and its occupants are their prey!

The Petals have yet to see a rock on the Sargrass Plains, but it feels as if the ship has found one as it shudders from the impact. The cause of the impact becomes clear when the ship continues onward, revealed a slightly stunned rapke in its wake.

Falco recalls that the Manfri elder, Mahyawu, gave them a magic flute to play that would return them to the crystal when played.

Deeming, given their current predicament, he pulls it out and starts to play.

Apologies for the railroading. I dislike doing so, but am trying to get the game back on schedule with the other campaigns

Pomp & Dire Circumstances!

The End is Nigh

Pomp & Dire Circumstances!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+4=8 ;
Sunday May 20th, 2018 12:46:24 AM
Rolth turns to Ramsey, unsure whether he will be pulled along with us by the power of the flute. "We may have to leave soon. If we are so parted, remember that this ship is ours, and you are but her steward. Do good to others you may meet, in the name of the Eight Petaled Rose. One day we will return and reward you as your acts deserve!" (Diplomacy = 8)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday May 20th, 2018 2:21:56 AM
Tsak feels the crows nest is getting a little tight with both he and Gothruk hanging on for dear life as the ship hurdles the rapkes. Unsure as to how the flute is going to transport them he fervently hopes he doesn't end up in a broom closet with the giant taur.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Sunday May 20th, 2018 10:54:41 AM
"Rolth, if the flute opens a portal like the one that brought us here, we'll try taking the ship into it. If not, shouldn't we offer Ramsey the chance to come with us? Better than alone on the ship surrounded by so mant of these beasts."

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+10=19 ;
Sunday May 20th, 2018 7:09:05 PM
”I agree with Kiwina, that is a little cold - either we get the ship through or we take along Ramsey.”.
Sable begins scanning for the portal opening... (Perception 19) Ready to go through with all haste.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: yelling instructions. d20+8=9 ;
Sunday May 20th, 2018 7:11:01 PM
Gothruk is already on his way down, if we're going to be teleporting out of this mess, which considering the way the petals a currently being hunted is a good idea, then he dosn't want to leave Ramsay alone to be torn to shreds. He'll quickly scale down (he hadn't got far up anyway) and approach the Minotaur. Hey, come over here, if the flute opens up a portal then you'll go through it with us. If it tried to only teleport us away I'm going to grab tightly so I take you with us.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Sunday May 20th, 2018 9:40:26 PM
"Ah, fellows, just because I hail from the interior doesn’t make me a callous brute. I have no idea how the portal might work. I just meant "if" we are separated, that is how I would like him to act. I know Ramsey fell in with an unsavory crowd before, and just wanted him to think about his actions going forward. Of course I would prefer that he and the ship come along when we return, and apologize if it seemed otherwise!"

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Sunday May 20th, 2018 10:06:36 PM
Elyas edges closer ot Falco as he starts playing the flute, not wanting to take any risks that may end up with him being left behind! he hopes the ship will come too, but is ready to jump into any portal that appears this time

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Sunday May 20th, 2018 10:20:39 PM
Finnian smiles as it seems that they are going to make it out alive. I do hope that I can return here under more. Favorable circumstances he makes his way to Falco ready for whatever is about to happen.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday May 21st, 2018 7:00:53 AM
Here goes nothing.

Falco prepares himself hoping that the flute simply takes them back where they need to be. The claw is secured under his boat for the trip. I am no musician but lets see what happens.

Falco does his best to make a simple tone come from the flute. He even does a shuffling two step.

Back Home - "Red" - DM Matt and John
Monday May 21st, 2018 12:52:41 PM

At the sounding of the very first note, time seems to stop around the ship. The rapke’s rapid circling and advance halts, even the tall fronds of grass cease their swaying in the wind. This cessation does not seem to apply to the Petals and Ramsey as all continue with there various tasks on their flight to safety.

The note seems to echo beyond what is played, vibrating more deeply and broadly than mere sound is capable of. The reality around the ship fades as if the colors are being drained, then the shapes disappear as well, leaving being only a gray, featureless expanse, not dark, but neither is it bright.

Then… silence. Above the ship a vortex of magical and wondrous colours similar to the one that brought them to the Plains appears.

It expands, then those colors dim and darken as well as it descends slowly, engulfing the entire ship and everyone aboard it, enshrouding them all in total darkness. After an unknowable period of time the light returns, but without the swirling colors. The Petals along with Ramsey and the ship find themselves back at the crater they left an unknown time ago.

Time must have moved differently in the Sargrass pocket while they were away. A veritable red grass jungle has spread around the meteor impact site. As far as the eye can see the land is under siege from a veritable army of red grass. Trees are struggling to withstand being constricted. Many small structures, such as fences and sign posts, have been plowed under by the onslaught of the expanding grass and remaining fence posts are entwined with blood grass, while larger buildings have had their walls scaled with vines growing on almost every wall and is even beginning to cover some roofs. Will the Isle ever be the same?

Now it seems the time to pull out the book given to you by the Manfri elder and begin the attempt at restoration ritual.

To conduct the ritual, one must touch the claw to the crystal while loudly reciting a set of phrases from the book and another person must simultaneously burn incense near it.

Incense is provided in a pouch on the book’s inner cover.

An immediate issue is the grass is twisted around the crystal, and continues to weave and flow. It will be necessary to untie or pull the grasses aside. Remember that this grass is immune to physical or magical damage.

This is a group activity, each person may make one (and only one) of the following checks this round:

STR: A raw Str check to try and keep the grass away from the crystal
DEX: A raw Dex check to wave a stick of incense close to the grass without touching it. At least one person MUST make this check.
CON: A raw Con check to hold the crystal in place.
INT: Int checks to see how to unknot the grass that is tangled up and binding the crystal.
PERFORM: A Performance check. All sorts of performances (except Comedy) can contribute to performing the ritual. At least one person MUST make this check.
WIS: A raw WIS check to discern the waving pattern of the grasses and call out advice to those trying to untie/pull it.

To clarify: one person has to perform the chant. One person has to work the incense. All other checks assist in achieving the goal. The more points you accumulate, the better. Multiple characters can choose to do the same task.

Lastly, anyone approaching within 10' of the crystal Highlight to display spoiler: { { There is an antimagic field surrounding it, so none of your magic buffs or spells work, so you will not receive any bonuses from them.} }

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+3=23 ;
Monday May 21st, 2018 2:29:39 PM
Before doing anything else, Elyas looks around for any sign of the Treants that were here before. have they all succumbed to the growing grasses?

Elyas approaches the crystal, studying the grass that has entangled itself around the object.
Int check, natural 20 for a 23!

As he approaches he feels the oppressive force of an anti-magic field
Our spells will be of no use here! he calls back to the others. We can only rely on our own abilities now

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=23 ;
Monday May 21st, 2018 10:27:44 PM
Rolth performs a stirring speech about Domi the protector, the Petals’ role in this saga, and the need to save the Wold. (Burn one Hero point in advance because we all suck at Perform checks = 23)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d2=1 ; d20+2=14 ;
Monday May 21st, 2018 10:38:24 PM
Kiwina assumes that Rolth will want to perform, and knows that other Petals are more dextrous than he is. His strengths will be either in holding the crystal (1), or looking for patterns in the waving grasses (2). He decides that he cannot let his companions risk touching the crystal if he would be unwilling to do so himself. (constitution check = 14) He holds the crystal in place, unsure whether he is doing an adequate job.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+4=16 ;
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 3:04:30 AM
Sable uses his brute strength to pull the grasses apart (Strength check = 16), while the others use their skills.

Someone has to burn the incense...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=17 ;
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 3:37:40 AM
(Dex check=17)
Tsak takes a stick of the incense, lights it and waves it as close as possible to the crystal. He tries very hard to do it without touching the crystal using the space that Sable created.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=15 ;
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 7:09:11 AM
Falco approaches the crystal with the others and sighs as he feels his protective mage armor fall away.

"Hopefully the loss of our magic will not cause us too many problems."

Falco watches the others and examins the grass looking to help figure out how to untangle this mess. {Int: 15} After a moment he points. "Try pulling there."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: yelling instructions. d20+4=5 ;
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 3:43:27 PM
Gothruk will assist Sable using his strength to hold back the grappling vines providing a place for Tsak to hold the incense. (1d20+4=5)

(I this is the third 1 I've rolled in as many weeks, I must have done sonething to displease the dice gods.)

Back Home - "Red" - DM Matt and John
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 3:47:55 PM
[ooc: I apologize. The little time I had to post was consumed by getting connected. Please post any way. ]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+2=18 ;
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 6:01:21 PM
(OOC: it isn’t clear whether you meant those of us who didn’t make a check can keep doing so, just those who didn’t have time to get in their post, so the below may be OBE)

Rolth continues to chant and try to touch the claw to the crystal, taking advantage of the openings and insights provided by the others. (If a second perform check is needed = 18)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=9 ;
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 7:38:48 PM
Finnian searches the vines for any patters and trying to let the others know where they should pull to unravel the crystal.

[Wis=9] he really can't tell without getting closer.

[ooc So do we need every one of the checks to be made, str, dex, con, etc. Or could Finnian make a dex check which is higher by 1. I made Wis becuase it looked like the others were covered.]

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+2=14 ; d4=3 ;
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 7:52:35 PM
Kiwina hunkers down to get a better grip, but finds the crystal to be no more or less difficult to hold in this position. (constitution = 14 again, and miss-stroke on the d4)

ADM post re choosing checks
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 8:02:24 PM
Reiterating the DM post, in response to Finnian's question:

"To clarify: one person has to perform the chant. One person has to work the incense. All other checks assist in achieving the goal. The more points you accumulate, the better. ultiple characters can choose to do the same task."

So it sounds like you should choose your best roll, not try to complete a set of all the skills.

Finnian, you missed a roll yesterday, so you probably ought to make another to catch up.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=6 ;
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 7:15:52 AM
{ooc: Thought I was holding the claw still. No worries if you would like it.}

Falco continues to do what he can to support. Pointing at a particularly dense area he almost tells the others to focus on the area but is not sure and so holds is tongue. {Int: 6}

Back Home - "The Crystal Strikes Back" - DM Matt and John 2d6=8 ;
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 1:47:18 PM

Rolth begins the incantation, heroically framing the current plight and its significance.

Kiwina steadies the crystal while Tsak expertly waves the incense, taking advantage of the gap in the writhing grass provided by Sable’s exertions with a little help from Gothruk, both of whom are aided by the insight of Elyas, Finnian, and Falco into the pattern behind the grass’s entanglement. The Petals are working together in harmony, each pitching in in their own special way.

As Rolth’s recitation continues, the crystal begins to pulse with the cadence of his speech. As he adds in his description of the Petal’s heroism and commitment to the Wold, a crack appears along the center of the crystal.

The crystal suddenly glows a deeper red and a pulse of black energy, tinged blood-red, bursts from it in an expanding band. As the ring of energy expands, the grass within it lashes at the heroes with razor sharp strands until the energy band passes beyond them.

[Take 8 + 1 bleed, Dex Save DC 15 for half and prevent the bleed damage.]

The band fades in intensity as it extends about a bow shot from its origin.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: yelling instructions. d20+5=16 ; d20=5 ;
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 2:38:23 PM
Gothruk takes no damage due to evasion. Reflex = 1D20+5=16

Knowing that all his party members will not be aslucky as he he tries to staunch the bleeding of the first companion who fails his save. Heal check is 1D20 = 5. Heavily to help the wounded.

Elyas (Ben A.) (25/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=21 ; d20+4=12 ;
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 2:59:24 PM
Elyas sees the energy building up in the crystal as he is studying it

GET DOWN! He yells out, dropping to the ground. He manages to avoid most of the whipping grass blades (reflex 21).

From the ground, Elyas looks around to see what has been affected by the burst. Is the crystal still pulsing? what is the grass doing after the band of energy fades away?
Perception 12

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=20 ; d20+10=14 ;
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 4:13:51 PM
Finnian leaps back as a vine whips across his chest. Luckily it doesn't cut too deep but it stings. [Reflex=4]. He looks around and the trees, trying to see if there is a viable change in the invading foliage. [perception=14]

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+5=15 ; d20+5=21 ;
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 5:03:28 PM
Sable rolls 15 reflex, saving and taking 4 points of damage. He makes a heal check on anyone with a “bleed” condition to see if he can stop the blood flow...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=17 ;
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 6:46:36 PM
(DexSave=17)
Tsak covers his face and manages to avoid getting hit in a vital area from the whipping grass.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=23 ;
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 7:31:01 PM
(OOC: Sorry, Falco, I wasn't trying to be pushy, but the previous DM post suggested that it was one person doing the chanting and touching. Since Rolth had the highest perform, I figured it was him. Doesn't seem like it really mattered either way, and I'm certainly fine with the claw being in Falco's hand.)

Warned by Elyas, Rolth manages to dodge out of the way of the worst of the blast of grass. (Save = 19, 4hp and no bleed) He takes a sharp look around, knowing that we are vulnerable after these events. (Perception = 23)

Kiwina (Steve M) (31/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+5=13 ;
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 7:44:50 PM
(Roll: reflex = 13)

Concentrating on the crystal, Kiwina doesn't notice the movements of the grass until it slices into him. He looks at the crack, wondering if it's a weakness in the crystal that the group can somehow exploit. He, however, concentrates on holding the crystal as he continues to bleed.

Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+4=7 ;
Thursday May 24th, 2018 3:30:47 AM
After treating Kiwina’s bleed, Sable returns to holding the grass apart - but his grip slips on the blood (7 Rolled).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=13 ; d20+4=19 ;
Thursday May 24th, 2018 7:04:12 AM
{Reflex: 13}

As Elyas yells to get down Falco stands up straight to look at what is going. This this is a mistake as he hisses in pain as the energy and grass hurts him quite badly.

"Can't take much of that."

Bleeding Falco again tries to deal with the offending grass.

{Int Check: 19}

"What just happen" - DM Matt and John
Thursday May 24th, 2018 2:08:18 PM

Gothruk completely avoids damage from the cutting grass and unsuccessfully attempts to staunch the bleeding of Finnian’s wounds.

Elyas sees the energy building up in the crystal as he is studying it and manages to avoid the deepest cuts. He sees the grass lose its frenetic energy after the band of energy is no longer over it, but it retains its original blood red taint.

Finnian avoids the worst of the vegetative onslaught. After the band of energy passes, he notices no significant change in the vegetation. It is still blood red, waving without any visible wind, and expanding over anything in its path.

Sable also dodges most of the grass’ attacks. He manages to apply first aid to Kiwina, stopping the blood flow. Kiwina has no more bleed damage.
[OOC: healing and assisting the ritual are each standard actions, so no ritual contribution this round, but see below.]

Tsak covers his face and manages to avoid getting hit in a vital area from the whipping grass.

Concentrating on the crystal, Kiwina doesn't notice the movements of the grass until it slices into him, but does manage to keep his grip on it. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { Kiwina discerns that the crack is structural and feels that the Petals must be making serious progress towards destroying it. }

Falco suffers severely at the onslaught of the agitating grass blades, but does not lose focus. He spots an opening in the writhing weeds.

Despite the pain of the attack Rolth, aided by his allies, soldiers on with the incantation. When he weaves in stories of hearth and home with tales of all that is wonderful in the Wold, the initial crack spreads into a spiderweb of spreading fractures. The faults rapidly spread throughout the entire crystal.

Suddenly it explodes into into tiny pieces, showering the Petals with crystal dust. Emanating from the blast are multiple intensely bright beams of bluish energy spreading upward and outward in a myriad of directions, each one descending back to the Wold, some visibly touching ground, while others appear to do so beyond the horizon.

The Petals can see that the nearest touchdown much have been to another crystal, as it too erupts upon contact from the energy.

Recovering from the blast, they can see the bloodgrass receding rapidly. Like the ripples from a stone dropped in a pond, the red of the bloodgrass is replaced with green of normal vegetation.

Once all visible signs of the tainted vegetation have disappeared, a hush settles over the Wold, then a breeze gently passes over them, caressing each one with a hopeful promise of more days to come.

Everyone gains a total of 1000 xp each.
[600 for retrieving the claw and 400 for destroying the crystal.]

Kiwina (Steve M) (31/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+8=18 ;
Thursday May 24th, 2018 8:03:49 PM
"Falco, you're bleeding." Kiwina masters stating the obvious for the moment, but he also does what he can to stop Falco's bleeding (heal = 18 = success).

I wonder if crystal dust is good for anything, he thinks to himself, as he watches the landscape turn green again.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=30 ;
Thursday May 24th, 2018 8:14:48 PM
"It's quiet...too quiet." Rolth looks around suspiciously. "Hey Falco, is there ought more to this ritual that we might be reading about? That went just a little better than expected!" (Perception = 30 to notice what else must be going on)

(OOC: woot! 1000xp! We're now at 7200 out of 9000 needed for 4th level)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday May 24th, 2018 11:41:35 PM
How's the serenity? Tsak closes his eyes and lets the breeze wash away the excitement of the last few days.
Then the enormity of what the petals have achieved hits him:I love it when a plan comes together!
He looks around for a water source to wash off the dust from the giant exploded evil crystal thingy.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday May 25th, 2018 7:07:47 AM
"WOW. That escalated quickly. That was the complete ritual so I guess we did our job. I wonder if this had an effect on the other dimension we came from. Somehow I feel it did." he pauses for a moment to think "I am going to gather up some of this crystal dust, might be useful some day."

He drops to his knees and starts trying to scoop out some of the crystal dust just in case it has a use. Storing anything he can with the cut Sargras he has in his pack

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday May 25th, 2018 10:09:17 AM
[ooc I don't know why I put reflex=4 last post, my Reflex was 20 so I took half damage on my sheet]

"This dust may be good to research, but seeing what it did to the trees of the area" Finnian spits in disgust "It is of a foul unWoldly magic"

Finnian is relieved that it seems as though, at least this part, is over.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: None
Friday May 25th, 2018 2:53:59 PM
Gothruk sits down relieved. Yeah!
We should perhaps check on the Trents, it looked like time moved differently here. More time could have occurred for the treants which means that they could have been fighting the red grass for days or weeks.

Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Friday May 25th, 2018 5:00:42 PM
”Yes, let’s go check on the others...”

Elyas (Ben A.) (25/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20=20 ;
Friday May 25th, 2018 10:51:02 PM
that SAS surprisingly easy. Perhaps there is more to it? Or should we just be happy to take a win?

Elyas looks around, trying to determine what has changed since they left. How long has it been since the stone was first touched?

(not sure what check I should roll for that. Rolled a d20 with no mod, can adjust based on needed skill)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday May 26th, 2018 12:19:11 AM
Tsak blushes a little at his thoughtlessness Oh yeah, the Treants, we should check on them, and the people in the village too, I guess.

A Brief Interlude--DM Post
Saturday May 26th, 2018 1:46:43 PM

Kiwina administers first aid to Falco, stopping the bleeding from his wounds.

Rolth humbly discounts his efforts in performing the ritual, thinking it to be too easy.

Tsak Takes a well deserved moment to contemplate their accomplishment and belatedly remembers that the treats might need assistance.

Falco starts gathering some crystal dust .

He and Kiwina discover that among the dust are some larger pieces. All told Falco finds 4000 gp worth of what appears to be high quality rubies!

Finnian expresses skepticism about the safety of the crystal dust.

Gothruk and Sable wish to check for survivors.

Elyas, still taut from the encounter, is reluctant to accept it is over. He senses that something yet remains to be done.

Rolth carefully surveys the areas and notices that there is an additional page stuck to what he thought was the last page of the ritual book.

Opening it, he reads the following:

The curse is lifted, but the threat remains
To destroy the root, return to the plains

Surround the danger, Heroes of the Wold
To contain the taint, the circle must hold!

Join hands, and speak “Talki donsit, brega freli” – The Land, My Life

And join your fellow heroes, healed and whole, to join the final fight.

[OOC: After completing this recitation all characters are now at full hit points with all spells and abilities restored, as if having spent a full night’s rest and time of preparation.]

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Saturday May 26th, 2018 4:05:38 PM
"Any idea how we return to the plains?" Kiwina asks as he helps to collect gems. "Oh, duh. . . It's saying how we do that, by joining hands and speaking those strange words."

Although he has no desire to return to the grasslands, Kiwina joins the others in the recitation. It seems those who thought there was more to do were right after all. When the spell is done, he looks around expectantly to see what new threats they face.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Saturday May 26th, 2018 5:19:38 PM
"We seem to have healed this area, but if there is a root that these plants come from we have to end that as well!"

Elyas joins with the other to chant the incantation, and marvels at how well he feels afterwards.

I wonder if these other heroes refer to the other Petals, or those others we say in the first realm we traveled to from the stone? Elyas thinks to himself, but doesn't say anything yet to the others about his wonderings

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Saturday May 26th, 2018 7:03:23 PM
Rolth proudly joins hands with his brothers of the Eight Petaled Rose, and speaks the words of the ritual. He wears a fierce grin as he thinks, "We are sure to find worthy prey!"

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: None
Saturday May 26th, 2018 7:23:08 PM
That sounds important, we should do that before checking the Trent's. I'm not sure how much we'll be able to do compared to the rest of the heros of the Wold. But it wouldn't be right not to go and give it out best shot.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Rested
Saturday May 26th, 2018 10:21:46 PM
Well the breeze was nice but it seems there's more work to be done, thinks Tsak, as he joins hands with the other petals and calmly awaits whatever is to happen next.

Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Sunday May 27th, 2018 3:55:07 AM
Sable also joins hands, looking forward to the final showdown...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Sunday May 27th, 2018 7:11:48 AM
We few, we happy few, we Eight Petaled Rose;
For he today that fights Bloodgrass with me
Shall be a Petal; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall Noble his condition;
And gentlemen of the Wold now a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,
And hold their taurhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Tomi the Protector's day.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Sunday May 27th, 2018 11:10:37 PM
Finnian joins hands, excited to be headed back.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday May 28th, 2018 8:36:25 AM
Hearing the passage and the others Falco is visibly excited.

"Anything to help the sargrass, I feel more connected all the time. Getting to see some veteran heroes in action is a nice bonus too."

A Brief Interlude--DM Post
Monday May 28th, 2018 8:37:19 PM

The stalwart heroes consider not the option to avoid this call.

Together they join hands and recite the final words.

Before the sound of their voices fades away, the now familiar vortex appears above them once again. Ramsey stares open mouthed, as the swirling colors descend upon the circle of eight heroes. The air around them gently rotates about them as the encircling hues descend. Cloaks whip, locks of hair wanders into eyes or over mouths, manes ripple, then once again the Petals are lifted up and away.

To the Plains they expect to be taken, but to what and for what purpose they do not know...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=13 ;
Monday May 28th, 2018 9:20:09 PM
Rolth checks his weapons and gear just a little too excitedly. "Well, look at this. It appears we're going back just in the nick of time. What does that make us? Big darned heroes, ain't we just? I sure hope the ship is coming too..." He looks around as they come out of the portal, looking for friends, foes, and other things of interest. (Perception = 13)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+9=23 ;
Monday May 28th, 2018 10:15:21 PM
Kiwina steps into the portal, although Falco's words give him pause. As far as he knows, the bloodgrass is sargrass, or at least a form of it. It seems odd to be saving something from itself.

Upon reaching the other side, Kiwina assesses the situation (perception = 23).

Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+10=27 ;
Tuesday May 29th, 2018 2:12:07 AM
Sable assists Kiwina in his scan (Perception 27 - success).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday May 29th, 2018 7:16:51 AM
Tsak tries to relax and enjoy the sensation of flying thru the air to an unknown destination on a sizable boat that has never seen the sea.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday May 29th, 2018 7:17:47 AM
Falco stairs, concentrating intently on the vortex. Only when a bit of dirt is wiped into his mouth does he realize he was starting mouth agape. Snapping it closed he lifts his arms as he is lifted away from the ground.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none
Tuesday May 29th, 2018 11:17:16 AM
Elyas closes his eyes as they go through the vortex, going over spells in his mind to keep from panicking as they rush back towards the problem they have been fighting.

A final battle... I don't know if there ever could be a final battle. always something out there bigger and scarier than the last. How did I get myself wrapped up in this? He says quietly, mostly to himself.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday May 29th, 2018 11:31:16 AM
Finnian checks his arrows and re adjusts his belt quiver. His druidic powers are back and the sensation of being ready for battle fuels him as he joins his companions in heading back to the plains.

[ooc: Do we have to have the same spells prepared as before, and do I get the extra spell slot that the saragrass plains provides?]

Time for a Change--DM Post
Tuesday May 29th, 2018 11:11:16 PM

The vortex raises them up an indiscernible distance through a gray void.

The scene changes.

For those with any sense of vertigo, it might be an unpleasant switch, for the adventurers find themselves dozens of miles above the Sargrass plains.

The entire land is visible, under the violet sky of the Vales of Twilight. The mountain range of crystal runs like a spine down its center.

Then comes the sound. The chanting of the final ritual lines sounds from scores of voices, including, each realizes, their own.

The chant rises in volume. On the far side of the land, a face appears. A smiling woman of surpassing beauty smiles and nods once. Knowledge Religion DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { It is Maab herself. }

In response to the nod a tremendous rending resounds as the Sargrass Plains lifts up from its resting spot, floating below the group. It shudders a moment before speeding off, leaving a trail of soil and debris in its wake.

As if attached by an unseen cord, the Petals are drawn behind it.

Colors shift blue as the Sargrass and the adventurers speed through uncharted space. As they rush along they see other groups similarly drawn along in its wake. At unheard of speeds, the Sargrass and its followers dash through clouds and mist, first of purple hue, then in white cloud, blue sky, and yellow suns.

The Petals find themselves above the Wold, whisking away across an endless expanse of ocean, and then land again, in a duration of mere minutes.

A tremendous boom rattles the cosmos, as the land below breaks apart and peels away, forming a gigantic chasm.

Into that chasm, the Sargrass approaches, hovers, drops. The shockwave of the landing rushes out across the rest to the Wold in a visible circle of force.

And then silence.

The Sargrass is returned to the Wold.

And now the party rushes downward, hurtling toward the ground.

============

All hit points are restored.
The Ship and Ramsey stayed behind.

All uses of special abilities are restored.
All spell slots are restored. You may prepare any spells you like or keep your current list. You are back in the Wold, so no extra spells.

If you made a perception check in the last post, please include the result in this post. For the others, please make a perception check. Results will be provided in the following post.

Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 2:30:49 AM
Results from last perception check - 27 (was aiding Kiwina in scanning for information). Sable once again readies his gear and draws his bow in anticipation of confrontation.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=12 ;
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 7:09:17 AM
Falco spends the majority of the trip with a huge smile on his face despite the queasiness in his stomach from the unusual movement. Seeing the sargrass plains return to the Wold he feels stasfied and somehow connected.

"It is back. This.... this changes everything for me I think."

{Perception: 12}

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 7:12:34 AM
(Results from last perception check = 23)

Realizing that his voice is being used by the ritual, uncomfortable eith the altitude and the hurtling sensations, Kiwina waits for the ability to act again.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 7:37:31 AM
Rolth’s perception check was 13...he takes a casual look around, bedazzled by all the goings on.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=8 ;
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 3:01:42 PM
Elyas is completely overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of the ritual and their own transportation. He doesn't see clearly enough to pick any details out (Perception 8)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d3=3 ; d20+10=12 ;
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 5:05:29 PM
[perception=12]

"who, who was that woman," Finnian stammer as they land. "whoever it was, I think they are on our side. Look the saragrass is back. But what are we supposed to do now?" he unslings his bow and puts on a new bow string before checking his the tension and preparing to set off.

Gothruk (BatMark subbing for Logan) d20+7=19 ;
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 7:50:33 PM
Gothruk snaps out of his reverie, and keeps a sharp eye out for whatever is coming next. (Perception = 19)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=22 ;
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 8:27:14 PM
(Perception = 22)
Okay, thinks Tsak, that was big.
Game face on boy, now we earn that next ale.
He readies his crossbow and prepares to follow Rolth, who will undoubtedly lead them straight to danger (and glory)!

Scene 5 - The Return of the Sarr!

Time for a Change--DM Post
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 10:25:21 PM

Each Petal realizes that they are not actually free falling, but rather, their descent is steady and easy, slowed by some unseen force. The Petals land easily on their feet where they find themselves standing on the wide open plain very much like the Sargrass they visited, tall grass and all. To the west they can see a huge range of crystal mountains.

They also are not alone. They can count eight other small groups of people standing in these plains. Each party stands equally spaced so as to form a huge circle. The group opposite of the Petals appears to be about three quarters of a mile away . The group to either side is about a quarter mile away.

Sable and Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { You see that the group to your left is about the same number as you and mostly medium sized humanoids. To your right the group is similarly numbered but you count two of what appear to be minotaurs. Other groups are too distant to make out any details.}

There is writhing bloodweed all about, but it retracts back to a single point forming a huge - and still growing - mound of blood tinted grass at the center of the circle about two thousand feet away from the Petals. The grass gathers, growing into a brobdingnagian creature formed of red vines and grass and humanoid in shape . The vegetation that composes the creature is an endless mess of writhing red tendrils and undulating blades. This behemoth stands nearly four hundred feet tall and spans one hundred fifty feet wide at its shoulders..

The creature roars!

In a loud voice it screams, “MY HOME! MY HOME! MY CHILDREN!”
Each Petal hears this scream in his native tongue.

Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {It too is confused and hurt.}
Sense Motive DC30: Highlight to display spoiler: {It is actually also insane.}
Know Religion DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {It is an immortal power! }

An army of hundreds of various bloodweed creatures and other monsters erupts from the Power’s body, going in all directions. The creatures run toward the various groups, ignoring the hindering effect of the thick grass. The oncoming monsters have 2,000 feet to cross before reaching the Petals.
Perception DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The Power itself shrinks slightly as monsters wriggle out of it.}

The group rushing toward the Petals is speeding through the grass. A small group moves faster than the rest of the monster, breaking ahead and closing the distance to the petals.

Once more, the clear voice of Mahyawu sounds in your heads.
“You MUST HOLD the Circle! Should it be broken, all will perish!”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=19 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+7=11 ; d8+1=3 ;
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 11:09:47 PM
(SenseMotive=19 Fail, Perception vs spoiler=24 Pass, Attack=11, Damage=3)

It's like the orb we fought on the ship, it's getting smaller as it births the creatures! Tsak yells.
He then sights the group rushing toward the petals and fires at the first one which comes within range of his crossbow.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+4=5 ; d20+9=25 ;
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 11:30:46 PM
(Rolls: sense motive = 5, perception = 25)

"That was unpleasant, but this looks worse. I suppose we should form a line and hold it. What do you think of skirmishers up front and archers behind?"

"If we could control the direction of the burn, I'd suggest setting a fire before they get here."

Unless someone makes another suggestion, Kiwina prepares to set his longspear when the monsters get close enough to the group.

At 2000' away, how many rounds does the group have to prepare for the onslaught? How tall is the grass here, if the Petals are able to see other groups and oncoming monsters?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Readied to Attack d20+5=10 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+6=24 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+6=15 ; 2d6+6=12 ; d20+6=9 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d20+6=21 ; 2d6+6=15 ;
Wednesday May 30th, 2018 11:31:17 PM
Gothruk takes a couple steps back letting the others like Rolth, Sable and Kiwina hold the front line, however with his massive reach he shall protect the party attacking anything that comes within range. His Guisarme slashig out quickly before being pulled back. He has readied an action to attack and he has 3 AOO due to combat reflexes.
1st Attack: 24 to-hit. 13 Damage
2nd Attack: 15 to-hit. 12 Damage
3rd Attack: 9 to-hit. 10 Damage
4th Attack: 21 to-hit. 15 Damage

This will be a story we can tell to people about for the rest of our lives. Lets make it a good one!

Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+1=7 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=19 ; 2d6+5=12 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=11 ; 2d6+5=11 ; 2d6+5=13 ; d20+5=15 ; 3d6+9=23 ;
Thursday May 31st, 2018 2:07:56 AM
If there is sufficient time, Sable will pull out the Green Book and consult it - looking to see if there is any information there as he failed all other knowledge checks. (Nature 19 with out any bonus provided by book).

Then he will pull out his bow and fire, once the creatures are within range. Two shots = 4 and 5 (darn).

If there is time to fire again before they get close, he will keep rapid shot firing - 9 and 19; second arrow striking for 19.

And if there is a third round, 20 and 11, 1st arrow for 11 and 2nd for 13.

He will QuickDraw his greatsword and ready an attack on the first creature to approach (power attack) - reaction - AC 15; 23 Damage.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+2=17 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=14 ; d10+4=13 ;
Thursday May 31st, 2018 6:56:34 AM
Rolth looks at the writhing mass in awe. What is it prattling on about? Rolth is not sure, so he simply resolves to the hold the line. Taking a closer looks, he sees what Tsak was talking about, with the creature shedding its mass to create endless minions. (Sense Motive = 17, fail;, Perception = 18, success)

Rolth agrees with Kiwina's tactical formation and moves to his place in line. He suggests to Gothruk that he use any opportunities he gets to focus on leakers trying to flank around our line to get at the squishies. Rolth himself will take an attack of opportunity with his glaive as the foes close, and have a readied attack for when the first comes into reach.

Readied attack = 7
AoO = 14, damage = 13

(OOC: I've set us up on the map in case that is helpful. Take a look and make sure you are positioned well. I've tried to account for various reaches and preferred combat styles.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20=9 ; d20+2=5 ;
Thursday May 31st, 2018 7:12:50 AM
{Sense Motive: 9}
{Perception: 5}

Falco is a little dazed by this entire experience he takes a moment to clear his head before dropping to one knee. Reaching down he runs his hand across the sargrass and smiles.

"I will do what I can to protect you and spread the news of your return."

He stands and looks at the other groups before setting his gaze on the approaching monsters. This is right... we are in the right place and time.

{ooc: Would we have any idea who the other groups we can see are?}

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=24 ; d20+3=9 ;
Thursday May 31st, 2018 11:07:26 AM
(OOC: how many rounds do we have until they get to us? at 2000 feet, I'm guessing at least a few rounds until the fastest ones get to us)
Perception 24
Sense motive 9

Elyas sees the creatures coming and notices the large monster shrinking slightly. I agree Tsak! But it looks like there will be a whole lot more critters to fight this time around!

Elyas stands behind the bigger fighters of the group and closes his eyes, trying to block out the panic he feels inside. He calms himself and goes through the practiced motions of his spells in preparation of the fight ahead.

(OOC: I am going to go ahead and use 3 rounds of actions, if that's not correct I'll redo the later rounds as things move forward)
First round: Elyas casts shield on himself, and a glowing disk appears in front of him
Second round: Elyas draws his crossbow and casts Magic Weapon on it
Third round: if nothing has quite arrived yet, Elyas will use Protective Ward to give all allies within 10' a +1 deflection bonus to AC for 3 rounds.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=8 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+2=9 ;
Thursday May 31st, 2018 4:31:28 PM
Sense motive=8 fail, Perception=17 pass [ooc So technically Finnian can start shooting at 1100 feet at a - 20 I think, but he's going to wait until the are withing 450 feet then cast magic fang on someone who uses natural attacks to give them a +1 magical attack for a minute, then start firing. The furthest he will shoot is at 330 feet which is at his 3rd range increment, so a - 6 I'll roll that 1st shot. [attack=9 that's a hard miss]

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=27 ; d20+4=15 ;
Thursday May 31st, 2018 4:35:23 PM
I forgot, is there a knowledge check for these guys? I rolled a nature and an arcana. 27 and 15 respectively. One thing he really wants to know is if he things entangle will effect them?

Charge of the Dark Brigade--DM Post
Thursday May 31st, 2018 8:53:08 PM
A mass of monsters head in all directions. As they approach the boundary of the circle, the creatures appear to converge on the various groups defending the perimeter, including the Petals. Of those heading their way one groups breaks ahead as it is moving faster than the others.

The group speeding ahead appears to be a small cavalry unit about twelve strong. Two rounds elapse before they come into range, then two more before they can close. They are coming at breakneck speed and, although it would be difficult for any of the Petals, the grass impedes their approach not at all.

As they near, you realize that the mounts are bloodsoaked wolves, while the riders are little men, vicious in appearance, with flapping black cloaks of utter darkness snapping in the wind of their charge. You see in them as well as their mounts, the taint of the bloodgrass mutation. Riders and wolves howl in harmony as they bear down on the waiting Petals.

Tsak’s bolt shoots wide.

Kiwina has his longspear set for a charge. Roll for attack, calling rider or wolf. Roll damage in case it hits their AC, recalling that a longspear set against a charge does double damage.

Gothruk stands ready. Next post your attacks will apply. Call rider or mount for each. The riders are armored, bear a shield, and wield small lances, while the wolves have tough skin, sharp teeth dripping in blood, but no armor.

Sable fires his bow before switching to his greatsword. First and second round apply as that is all the time they are in range before being engaged. Call rider or mount. The 19 hits either. (It appears damage is 12?). The greatsword will apply next round.

Rolth’s attack will apply next post. Only if you have reach, call rider or mount for the AoO.

Falco has three rounds of actions before the riders engage should he so desire.

Elyas Casts shield on himself and magic weapon on his crossbow. Just as the riders arrive, he uses Protective Ward on his allies.

Finnian casts magic fang on [Who?] His second shot hits [call rider or mount and roll damage]. Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: { both the riders and the wolves appear to have the bloodgrass mutation. Additionally, the wolves appear to be wolves and the riders some goblinoid race.}

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+4=11 ; 2d8+6=12 ;
Thursday May 31st, 2018 9:47:17 PM
"Hana lepo!" Kiwina shouts, suddenly realizing something. "We may have to burn the area anyway. How else will we be sure that we've gotten even small creatures in this grass? Be thinking about ways to communicate with the other groups in case we need to."

But first there's a battle. Kiwina aims for the wolf, not the rider. (to hit = 11, 12 damage if it hits (maybe. . . if the creature takes a penalty for charging))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Thursday May 31st, 2018 9:54:00 PM
A round before the riders reach the Petals, Rolth will pull out his magic gingerbread man, and consume it to gain Protection from Chaos. (OOC: I have not calculated it into his AC, being unsure whether these crittters count as Chaotic. It lasts 10 rounds)

With a roar to outmatch the howls, Rolth swings his glaive with reach at the wolf mount when the opportunity presents itself. (To recap, he hit AC 14 (not including the AC penalty for charging) for 13 hp of damage.) He will gladly accept the magic fang from Finnian if Finnian so chooses. (Finnian has seen Rolth take up to 5 natural attacks in one round under certain circumstances. Defer to others if they have a better option.)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Friday June 1st, 2018 2:59:53 AM
Sable shoots the mount for 12 points and prepares the swing on same (if it survives) or nearest mount that charges him, with rider last.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=16 ; d6=1 ;
Friday June 1st, 2018 7:07:34 AM
"Looks like our metal will be tested today petals. We protect the sargrass and it will protect us later.. I can just know it."

Falco takes a shifting step back and readies his crossbow to fire at the eastern most rider when it gets within 80ft. {hit: 6 - Dam: 1 - dang it all}

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=7 ;
Friday June 1st, 2018 7:51:36 AM
hold steady, here they come!

Elyas fires his crossbow at the closest enemy as soon as it is within 30 ft, but fires wide trying to aim through the grasses

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Readied to Attack & Protective Warded (3)
Friday June 1st, 2018 1:49:46 PM
Gothruk's first attack will be against a rider, the rest towards the mounts, limiting their mobility and letting the riders fall off at high-speed. If riders who's mounts have been killed come within range he'll attack them too, or if they try to get up from prone.
I agree that Rolth should have the magic fang, he goes crazy with his claws and bite.

(His attacks:
1st Attack: 24 to-hit. 13 Damage
2nd Attack: 15 to-hit. 12 Damage
3rd Attack: 9 to-hit. 10 Damage
4th Attack: 21 to-hit. 15 Damage)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=16 ; d6+1=7 ;
Friday June 1st, 2018 2:13:39 PM
(Attack=16, Dmg=7)
Tsak fires at the nearest mount.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+1=2 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=9 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=4 ;
Friday June 1st, 2018 4:25:52 PM
[2 damage to the same mount that Sable shot at]
[Rolth can take the magic fang, +1 to attacks a damage rolls for 1 minute]

Finnian then aims at the mount he had previously shot and fires two quick shots at it.
Attack = 17 - Damage = 8 (+1 if within 30 feet to attack and damage)
Attack=9 - Damage = 4 (+1 if within 30 feet to attack and damage)

Charge of the Dark Brigade Round 3--DM Post d20+6=7 ; d6=6 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=23 ; d6+1=2 ; d6=6 ; d6+1=6 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=4 ; d6=5 ; d6+1=6 ; d6=3 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=9 ;
Saturday June 2nd, 2018 4:32:05 PM

Kiwina strikes at a wolf, but though his attack connects, it does not pierce the creature’s thick hide.

Rolth connects a solid hit against a charging wolf as it closes. The glaive cuts deep, but the wolf continues to fight.
[the gingerbread’s protection does not seem to benefit against these creatures. But wait; there’s more…Continue to denote it]

Sable hits another wolf, but his attack is not fatal either.

Falco steps back and takes a shot at a rider. His bolt grazes its cheek, draining a line of blood and a blood curdling snarl.

Elya’s shot goes wide.

Tsak fires at the nearest mount scoring a hit.

Finnian concentrates his fire on the same mount Sable is attacking. Between their two attacks the wolf drops from its wounds. Its rider tumbles headlong on to the ground as it falls. [Rider takes 6 points of damage and is prone.]

Those who close with or near Gothruk pay dearly for their advance.
He kills a rider and severely wounds one wolf and finishes off the one Tsak hit. When the rider of the felled wolf tries to rise, Gothruk takes the opportunity and takes the rider out of the fight.

Not deterred by the arrows and polearms of the Petals, the riders drive their mounts on. Kiwina, Tsak, and Rolth receive most of the charge, but the numbers hitting Tsak have been depleted.

Two wolves successfully bite Kiwina. The sargrass sickness you have encountered before is clearly dripping from their fangs. Make Fortitude save DC 16 or be sickened.
Total damage is 11 hit points. Each wolf tries to wrestle the centaur off his feet, but Kiwina is able to withstand the smaller creature's attempts.

One rider attacking Tsak manages to break through his guard with his spear. (Take 5 points damage.)

Rolf takes a beating from the charge, one rider and three wolves strike home. Try as the might, the wolves cannot get the stalwart liontaur off of his feet. Total damage 16 hitpoints. Make fortitude save DC 16 or be sickened.

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Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina
Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina
Rider2 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina
Wolf2 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina
Rider3 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina
Wolf3 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina
Rider4 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina
Wolf4 AC 16 HP 2 on Kiwina
Rider5 AC 18 HP dead
Wolf5 AC 16 HP Dead
Rider6 AC 18 HP 8 on Tsak
Wolf6 AC 16 HP 17 on Tsak
Rider7 AC 18 HP Dead
Wolf7 AC 16 HP Dead
Rider8 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth
Wolf8 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth
Rider9 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth
Wolf9 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth
Rider10 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth
Wolf10 AC 16 HP 4 on Rolth
Rider11 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth
Wolf11 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth
Rider12 AC 18 HP 8-1 on Rolth
Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth

[AC is their non-charging AC. For this past round, their AC was two less.]

[I tightened up the Petals’ formation a bit on the map to get Gothruk in range of AoO as that was clearly his intent.]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=15 ; 2d4+3=9 ;
Saturday June 2nd, 2018 4:55:51 PM
(Attack=15, Damage=9)
Tsak, faced with opponents at melee range hooks his bow on his backpack and tries to draw his sword and stab at the prone rider nearby in one action, narrowly missing.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+5=11 ;
Saturday June 2nd, 2018 6:15:54 PM
Sable, with no one on him (apparently from the list) will QuickDraw back and shoot at Wolf 8 on Rolth, missing.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+4=16 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+6=15 ;
Saturday June 2nd, 2018 6:35:07 PM
Kiwina drops his longspear (free action) and draws his shortspear (move action) while lashing out with his hooves (standard action), attempting to hit rider 1. (rolls 16 & 9, neither hits, )

The previous attacks have left him staggering and shaky -- he just didn't notice it at first. (fortitude = 15, he is sickened)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (18/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: d20+4=10 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=18 ; d4=1 ; d20+5=9 ;
Saturday June 2nd, 2018 10:06:07 PM
After being bitten, Rolth has an immediate relapse of the blood fever. His head droops. (Fort save = 10)
But with a roar, he raises his head and his eyes have a mad red gleam. (Free action to enter rage) "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!"

Even in his sickened state, he whirls into action, striking first--but fruitlessly--with his magic fangs at Wolf 10, then following up with a weak claw swipe that barely connects. (Bite to hit = 8, miss; Paw 1 to hit = 7, miss; Paw 2 to hit = 18, 1hp damage) Shaking his head to clear the haze, he backs up five feet (5 foot step) and (Glaive to hit = 9) He looks up beseechingly to the sky and cries, "Domi, do not forsake me now!"

Ongoing effects:
Magic Fang +1 to hit & damage with Paw 1 (1/30 rounds)
Protection from Chaos (2/10 rounds)
Raging (1/10 rounds)
Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (18/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status:
Sunday June 3rd, 2018 7:14:42 AM
OOC Correction to Ongoing Effects (Magic Fang is on Bite, not Paw 1):

Ongoing effects:
Magic Fang +1 to hit & damage with Bite (1/30 rounds)
Protection from Chaos (2/10 rounds)
Raging (1/10 rounds)
Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield 3d4+1=6 ;
Sunday June 3rd, 2018 10:57:35 AM
Elyas summons a spell as the riders approach, aiming at a group of them.

Flames leap from his hands in a fan, scorching the grassy abominations
(6 fire damage, reflex save of 14 for half. Targeting the two closest wolf/rider combos fighting Kiwina. I'm bad with cones, I may be able to clip the one fighting Tsak as well, but I am not sure. )

Active effects:
Shield = +4 shield AC (3 minute duration)
Magic weapon on crossbow (3 minute duration)
protective ward = +1 deflection AC to all allies within 10 feet. (3 rounds remaining)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: None d20+6=20 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+6=18 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+6=15 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d20+6=22 ; 2d6+6=15 ;
Sunday June 3rd, 2018 12:39:48 PM
Gothruk will strike the wolf between Sable and Rolth To-hit=20, Damage=13
He moves behind Rolth assisting in any way he can. The five in-front of him are within range.

Gothruk strikes any who dare take their attention away for even a second.
To-Hit=18, Damage 14
To-Hit=15, Damage 10
To-Hit=22, Damage 15

Protective Warded (2)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=13 ; d20+5=15 ; d8+2=5 ;
Sunday June 3rd, 2018 9:58:57 PM
Finnian fires a couple of shots at the wolf harassing Kiwina trying to drop it and hoping the rider will be hindered if it falls. The first arrow flies into the dirt and the second seems like it will too, but somehow it hits a stone and bounces up to bury itself in the wolfs neck.

[used my second hero point to make that 15 a 19 and deal 5 damage to the closest wolf to me (wolf 4)]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday June 4th, 2018 2:15:59 AM
(OOC BatMark has reminded me I forgot to add +4 to the attack on the prone opponent. This would make th e attack 19, and the damage stays at 9 which should take care of that opponent. Thanks Mark!)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday June 4th, 2018 7:18:26 AM
Seeing Rolth struck several times Falco's eyes go wide and he whispers before casting a spell.

"Sargrass, do not worry this will come off of you quickly."

He concentrates and summons forth pool of grease under three of the attackers. {ooc: light blue square on map, under 9, 10 & 12}

Conjurer spells memorized(CL
3rd; concentration +7) Melee Touch+3Ranged Touch+4
2nd—glitterdust(DC 17), glitterdust(DC 17), summon monster II
1st—color spray(DC 15), [s] grease,mage [/s] armor, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation

Charge of the Dark Brigade Round 4--DM Post d20+4=6 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=13 ; d20-3=6 ; d20-3=12 ; d20-3=4 ; d20-3=2 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=21 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6+1=2 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=22 ;
Monday June 4th, 2018 9:36:57 PM

Tsak faced with opponents at melee range attacks with his sword, skidding harmlessly off the rider’s armor. [Note that the prone mountless rider was killed by Gothruk’s AoO, so your attack was applied to Rider 6 which missed. Either way the prone rider was killed.]

Sable attacks at Wolf 8 on Rolth, missing. [Sable has 10’ reach by nature of his size, so could attack rider/mount 4, 6, or 8. It is Sable’s choice as to which weapon he prefers. Note that either way Sable could still gore. ]

Kiwina switches weapons and attacks Rider 1. [Note that the rider charged last turn so its AC is -2, but this is cancelled out by the sickened condition.

Rolth is a blur of violent action, but not much on effect, scoring only a scratch, albeit a deep one, on wolf 10.

Flames leap from Elyas’ hands, scorching the two wolves and their riders on Kiwina’s right flank. The one wolf, already wounded, collapses from the fiery attack. It’s rider, though badly burned himself, nimbly lands on his feet.

Gothruk strikes wolf 8, sorely, but not fatally, wounding it.
Ready to strike an opening, none of the savvy opponents give him one.

Finnian fires a couple of shots at a wolf (#3) harassing Kiwina, his first shot misses, but his second one heroically buries itself into the lupine’s neck. The beast howls in pain and snarls in bloodlust anger.

Falco casts grease under three of the attackers on Rolth.

The wolves and their riders close on Kiwina. The wolves are unable to connect, but two riders manage to score with their spears. The riders lash out with their blood stained mouths to bite at the centaur but are unable to connect. (Kiwina takes 11 points damage total.

The rider on Tsak manages to hit (Tsak take 1 point damage).

Mayhem breaks out around Rolth. Two of the wolves on him fall in Falco’s grease. When they try to stand, Gothruk’s glaive connects on each, killing the one that was previously wounded. Its rider falls off and slips in the slickened grass and is slain by the taurine monk when he tries to stand. The rider on the other fallen wolf is unable to stay on and also slips in the grass.

[Rolth. Please take an AoO either on Rider 10 or Wolf 11]
Rolth is hit by Rider 9 (2 points of damage) Rider 10 (5 points of damage) and Wolf 11 (2 points of damage; trip attempt fails) [Note that a successful AoO against a prone Rider 10 or Wolf 11 prevents that damage]

Above the red grass plant colossus thing, giant letters appear in the sky:
SIGNAL IF YOU NEED HELP. GOOD LUCK, EVERYONE. SINCERELY, THE IRON DRAGONS.

You can see that the group on your left is beset by fleet cheetahs and flying eagles. To your right, the group holding the circle is being attacked by a dragon!

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Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina
Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina
Rider2 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina
Wolf2 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina
Rider3 AC 18 HP 2 on Kiwina (burned)
Wolf3 AC 16 HP 14 on Kiwina (burned)
Rider4 AC 18 HP 2 on Kiwina (burned)
Wolf4 AC 16 Dead by Fire
Rider5 AC 18 dead
Wolf5 AC 16 Dead

Rider6 AC 18 HP 8 on Tsak
Wolf6 AC 16 HP 17 on Tsak
Rider7 AC 18 Dead
Wolf7 AC 16 Dead

Rider8 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth
Wolf8 AC 16 HP 4(Gothruk) on Rolth
Rider9 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth
Wolf9 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth
Rider10 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth was prone
Wolf10 AC 16 Dead by Gothruk
Rider11 AC 18 dead by Gothruk
Wolf11 AC 16 HP 2 (Gothruk) on Rolth was prone
Rider12 AC 18 HP 7 on Rolth
Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth on grease

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (14/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: d20+5=19 ; d10+5=15 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=22 ; d4=2 ; d20+5=16 ;
Monday June 4th, 2018 10:19:30 PM
"Hey Falco, that was slick! And Kill, Gothruk, Kill! Rolth roars in satisfaction. His previous wolf target slain by Gothruk's whirlwind of death, Rolth switches to its rider (#10) when the opportunity presents itself. (AoO = 19, hit for 15 hp to kill rider #10) He laughs off the puny strikes from the other rider and wolf. He smells weakness in Wolf 11 and takes a bite and few swipes. (Bite To Hit = 13, miss; Paw 1 to hit = 6, miss; Paw 2 to hit = 22, hit for 2hp -- enough to drop Wolf 11 too). Not satisfied with this degree of mayhem, he steps left to make some room for a big swing at Rider 12 with his glaive but is distracted by the gorge rising in his throat from the blood sickness. (To Hit = 16, miss)

Ongoing effects:
Magic Fang +1 to hit & damage with Bite (2/30 rounds)
Protection from Chaos (3/10 rounds)
Raging (2/10 rounds)
Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+2=11 ; d20+2=19 ; d6=4 ;
Monday June 4th, 2018 11:42:14 PM
Kiwina attacks Rider 4 with his hooves, hitting once for 4 points of damage. He holds his position so that he can gain an attack of opportunity if wolf/rider 1 or 3 heads for Finnian or Elyas, and draws his short sword with his off hand.

Ongoing effects:
Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened
Monday June 4th, 2018 11:46:52 PM
Oops. . . Corrected HP.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 18/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=19 ; d8=6 ; 2d4+3=8 ;
Tuesday June 5th, 2018 1:06:30 AM
(Attack=19, ignore d8=6, Damage=8)
Tsak moves 5' past rider 4 to the left of rider 6 and again attacks rider #6.
Changing the angle enables him to strike thru a gap in the armor and mortally wound his opponent.

Sable, can you squeeze thru and help Kiwina?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: None d20+5=9 ; d20+5=24 ; d8+4=8 ; d20+6=19 ; 2d6+6=9 ; d20+6=19 ; 2d6+6=12 ; d20+6=17 ; 2d6+6=12 ;
Tuesday June 5th, 2018 1:36:54 AM
Gothruk takes a 5ft step around Rolth grinning at his gusto.
He flurry of blows rider 12 landing a solid kick that sends him flying from his mount.
To-Hit:9, Miss. To-Hit=24, Damage=8

He's still prepared to strike any that fall, flounder or otherwise open themselves up.
To-Hit=19, Damage=9
To-Hit=19, Damage=12
To-Hit=17, Damage=12

It looks like Kiwina will need help on the left flank! He can't be the only one holding back 7 opponents!

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20-1=9 ; d20-1=10 ;
Tuesday June 5th, 2018 2:28:17 AM
Sable takes a 5’ Step back, shoots two shots at Wolf 8 and misses...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=8 ; d4+1=2 ;
Tuesday June 5th, 2018 7:11:51 AM
Seeing the mayhem his last spell caused Falco smiles.

"Going to reserve my spells but I have something read for the next things that get close. I can try and blind them."

Falco, truth be told, is thrilled to be fighting in the sargrass plains for some reason he is feeling a connection to the grass. Pointing he launches a small acid arrow at the closest remaining rider.

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At 4,3 or 2 in that order.
{To hit: 8 | Dam: 2}

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=10 ;
Tuesday June 5th, 2018 4:34:18 PM
Elyas steps back into his place after lighting a few creatures on fire.

He switches back to his crossbow and fires at #4 but misses while trying to avoid hitting Kiwina

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=20 ; d20+5=11 ; d8+2=10 ;
Tuesday June 5th, 2018 4:43:30 PM
He fires off another two shots (stepping back to make room if need be) his first shot finds its mark and drives deep into a rider trying as he might to fire with such force as to drive the rider off his mount.

[Attack=20,damage=10. I can't access roll20 to pick my rider but one of them within 30 feel]

Charge of the Dark Brigade Round 5--DM Post d20+2=3 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=20 ; d6+1=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20+4=19 ; d20=2 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=7 ; d6=1 ; d6+1=5 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+2=20 ; d6+1=5 ;
Tuesday June 5th, 2018 8:53:16 PM

Rolth slays Rider 10 and Wolf 11.

Kiwina kills Rider 4 with his hooves.

Tsak kills Rider 6.

Gothruk slays Rider 12 with a kick.

Sable shoots and misses Wolf 8.

Falco misses with the small acid arrow at the closest remaining rider. Rider Touch AC 15; wolf touch AC 14

Elyas misses with his crossbow.

Finnian misses with one arrow, but the other finds its mark. Rider 3, the arrow penetrating through his back, falls dead off of his wolf.

Riders 1 and 2 slash Kiwina with their spears while the riderless wolf scores a bite. The wolf is unable to trip the sure-footed centaur Kiwina takes total of 7 points damage.

Wolf 6 is thrown off balance by the death of its rider and bites at nothing rather than Tsak.

Wolf 8 and Rider 9 miss Rolth, but Rider 9 and Wolf 9 score hits. Rolth takes 7 points of damage.

Wolf 12 manages to step out of the grease without falling to attack Gothruk. Gothruk takes 5 points of damage and Fort Save DC 15 or become sickened.

The battle rages on all sides. To your left the battle with wildlife continues. From your right a harsh sound resonates as the dragon attacks your neighbors with a sonic breath weapon.

Perception DC 24 Highlight to display spoiler: { Rapidly approaching the Petals through the grass is something very disturbing. Having grown up on Taur Isles everyone is familiar and comfortable with the merging of humanoid and mammalian forms. What is approaching violates that norm: a creature with the body of a giant spider and the torso and head of a woman. And it is running your way in an unsettling eight-legged gallop.}

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Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina
Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina
Rider2 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina
Wolf2 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina
Rider3 AC 18 Dead by Finnian
Wolf3 AC 16 HP 14 on Kiwina (burned)
Rider4 AC 18 Dead by Kiwina

Rider6 AC 18 Dead by Tsak
Wolf6 AC 16 HP 17 on Tsak

Rider8 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth
Wolf8 AC 16 HP 4(Gothruk) on Rolth
Rider9 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth
Wolf9 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth
Rider10 AC 18 Dead by Rolth AoO
Wolf10 AC 16 Dead by Gothruk
Rider11 AC 18 dead by Gothruk
Wolf11 AC 16 Dead by Rolth
Rider12 AC 18 Dead by Gothruk
Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth on grease

Kiwina (Steve M) (11/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+9=17 ; d20+1=20 ; d20=15 ; d20=14 ; d20=2 ; d6=3 ;
Tuesday June 5th, 2018 9:09:33 PM
(Roll: perception = 17)

"Won't last long here." Kiwina concentrates his attacks this round on Wolf 3, hitting once solidly but not surely for 3 points of damage.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 18/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=19 ; d8+2=3 ; d20+8=25 ;
Tuesday June 5th, 2018 9:53:39 PM
(Point Blank Attack=19, Damage=3, Perception=25)
With the little bit of space afforded by the death of the rider Tsak grabs his crossbow and concentrates on one of the shots that he's been practicing: namely at a close fast moving target.
He hits the wolf, but its thick hide protects it from much of the damage.
On hearing Kiwina's comment he looks up, and notices movement in the grass beyond the party.
Oh that's not good!. Look out guys, giant spider-lady-thing inbound. Elyas, Falco, can you heal Kiwina?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (7/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status d20+8=25 ;
Tuesday June 5th, 2018 10:26:26 PM
(OOC: i’m Traveling tonight and having trouble editing my post header. Current HPs are 7. Rolth is in danger of dying if he is knocked far enough unconscious and his rage ends.)

Rolth knows, even through his rage, that he is in deep trouble. The appearance of the spider woman in the grass further reinforces the point. He withdraws to seek healing from Finnian and anyone else who can help, so he can return to the fight. (Perception = 25; withdraw action to move away from the wolves and riders he is engaging.)

magic fang 3/30
Protection from chaos 4/10
Rage 3/10
Sickened
(DM OOC: I fixed your header.. DM Matt)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+5=20 ; 3d6+9=19 ; d20+10=17 ;
Wednesday June 6th, 2018 2:07:28 AM
Sable steps up into the breach left by Rolth, and swings on Rider 8 (fast draw) with his Greatsword (20 to hit) for 19 damage. As the opponent drops, he tries to look for the spider lady the others have mentioned, but fails to spot her and turns his attention back to the immediate threats.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=11 ; d4+1=4 ;
Wednesday June 6th, 2018 7:12:50 AM
Stepping back Falcos face is quickly losing its good nature. After missing with his first acid dart he tries another this time at nine. Even as the arrow flies he knows it will not connect.

"We may be in over our heads here. I think I just heard a dragon."

{Hit vs Touch: 11 | Dam: 4}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 20/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d20+4=11 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=8 ; 2d6+4=16 ; 2d6+4=11 ; 2d6+4=13 ;
Wednesday June 6th, 2018 9:39:03 AM
Fortitude = 11, Gothruk is now sickened.

Gothruk takes a 5ft step to the left covering Rolth's temporary retreat.

He attempts to flurry of blows wolf 12, failing both attacks. 11 To-Hit & 6 To-Hit.

His three AOO's are,
Hit=10, Damage=16
Hit=13, Damage=11
Hit=8, Damage=13

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=9 ; d20+5=15 ; d8+1=3 ;
Wednesday June 6th, 2018 1:04:43 PM
Elyas hears Tsak, but doesn't see the creature he is talking about (perception 9)
What is it you think we wizards do? I can't heal him any more than you yourself can! I'm much better at injuring things!

with that he lets loose with another bolt at wolf #3
(15 to hit, 3 damage)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=17 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+2=4 ; d8+2=8 ;
Wednesday June 6th, 2018 10:59:05 PM
[hit=24,17]
[Damage= 4,8]

[ooc: sorry this week has been nuts]

Charge of the Dark Brigade Round 6--DM Post d20+2=18 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=17 ; d6=3 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+1=3 ;
Wednesday June 6th, 2018 11:31:30 PM

Kiwina hits wolf 3.

Tsak hits Wolf 6 with a bolt.

Rolth withdraws for some healing.

Sable bisects Rider 8 with his greatsword.

Falco missed with an acid dart.

Gothruk covers Rolth retreat, but is unable to connect with any of the foes.

Elyas hits wolf 3 with a bolt.

Finnian finishes off wolf 3.

The riders and wolves continue their attack. A rider scores with his spear on Kiwina. [Kiwina take 3 points of damage.]

The wolf on Tsak misses.

Wolf 8 advances on Sable. [Nat 1 misses]

Wolf and rider 9 and wolf 12 advance on Gothruk, avoids his attacks as they approach. The lone wolf bites hold, but is unable to trip him. Gothruk takes 3 points damage.

If you saw the spoiler last round, you do not need to make a new check to see the spoiler. Otherwise, Perception DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { Rapidly approaching the Petals through the grass is something very disturbing. Having grown up on Taur Isles everyone is familiar and comfortable with the merging of humanoid and mammalian forms. What is approaching violates that norm: a large spider with the torso and head of a woman. And it is running your way in a disturbing eight-legged gallop. It is now about 120 feet away and seems to be slowing to a more cautious approach.}

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Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina
Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina
Rider2 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina
Wolf2 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina
Wolf3 AC 16 Dead by Finnian
Wolf6 AC 16 HP 14 on Tsak
Rider8 AC 18 Dead by Sable
Wolf8 AC 16 HP 4 on Sable
Rider9 AC 18 HP 8 on Gothruk
Wolf9 AC 16 HP 17 on Gothruk
Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17 on Gothruk

Kiwina (Steve M) (8/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+7=25 ;
Wednesday June 6th, 2018 11:57:45 PM
(Roll: perception = 25)

Time to change tactics. Kiwina takes a 5' step back (no action) to avoid AAOs, retrieves an anything potion (move action), and chugs it (standard action). Wolves 1 and 2 and their riders are engulfed in a blast of vivid colors.

Color spray -- spell effect (will save negates):
2 HD or less: The creature is unconscious, blinded, and stunned for 2d4 rounds, then blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, and then stunned for 1 round. (Only living creatures are knocked unconscious.)
3 or 4 HD: The creature is blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, then stunned for 1 round.
5 or more HD: The creature is stunned for 1 round.

Ongoing effects:
Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 18/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=26 ; d8+2=4 ;
Thursday June 7th, 2018 12:29:06 AM
(Point Blank Shot: Attack=26, Damage=4)
Tsak fires again at the wolf (#6), continuing to chip away at its health.
The spider lady is still coming, but slower. Not sure who's side she's on.
Lets just keep doing what we're doing and worry about her when we have to.
Sorry Elyas, I've never worked with Wizards before. I thought you could do any kind of magic, which is kinda dumb I guess!

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+10=11 ; d20+5=16 ; 3d6+9=20 ;
Thursday June 7th, 2018 1:26:28 AM
Sable only has eyes for the wolf 4, does not notice anything else (11 Perception). He rolls a 16 to hit, doing 20 damage - and steps over the dead wolf to provide flanking.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status d8+1=4 ;
Thursday June 7th, 2018 6:59:31 AM
When no other healing is forthcoming, Rolth catches his breath and chugs down his last potion of healing. (4hp healing)

magic fang 4/30
Protection from chaos 5/10
Rage 4/10
Sickened

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=15 ; d20+4=18 ; d6=4 ;
Thursday June 7th, 2018 7:19:30 AM
"I see her Tsak. When she gets closer I will try and blind her.."

Giving up on his acid darts for now Falco moves back to his crossbow loading an lanuching a bolt at one of the attackers. {target 8}

{Hit: 18 | Dam: 4}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 17/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d20+5=18 ; d20+2=22 ; 2d8+2=5 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+4=16 ; d8+2=7 ; d8+2=8 ; d20+4=7 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d20+4=13 ; 2d6+4=13 ; d20+4=20 ; 2d6+4=9 ; d20+5=12 ;
Thursday June 7th, 2018 10:09:09 AM
Gothruk does a flurry of blows attempting to stun wolf and rider 9.
To-Hit=22, Crit! (Briefly forgot I need to confirm criticals ignore 2d8+2 roll) Confirm crit? To-Hit=12. Does not confirm but does do 1D8+2=7 damage and Rider 9 must make a 11 fortitude save or is stunned.
Second attack To-Hit=16 hits wolf 9, Damage=8 also must also make an 11 fortitude save or is stunned.

Gothruk also takes a 5ft step to the left to be closer to the rest of the fight.

AOO's if necessary
To-Hit=7 Damage=11
To-Hit=13 Damage=13
To-Hit=20 Damage=9

Can Gothruk tell the spiders speed? How long will it take to close the gap? (Perception=12 if necessary)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=11 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+2=5 ;
Thursday June 7th, 2018 2:48:23 PM
"What! What's coming? Who's coming?", Finnigan yells as he pulls and fires more arrows from his quiver. The battle is all he can think about and is too focused on picking out targets to look for anything else. [perception=11]

Two more arrows fly from his bow hitting the closest wolf that is fighting Kiwi a, but not doing enough damage to drop it (at least on his own) [hit=17,damage=5]

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=19 ; d8+2=10 ; d20+4=18 ;
Thursday June 7th, 2018 3:42:15 PM
Elyas loads up another bolt and fires at Rider #2 fighting Kiwina

Hang in there, Kiwina!

19 to hit, 10 damage

perception = 18
Elyas sees the creature Tsak told them about now.
I hope that spider is made of grass! I'm going to light it up when it get's closer!

Something this way comes: Round 7--DM Post d20+1=7 ; d20+1=20 ; d20-1=6 ; d20-1=10 ; 2d4=6 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=19 ; d6+1=2 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=21 ; d6+1=4 ; d20=17 ; 6d6=27 ; d20+5=6 ;
Thursday June 7th, 2018 9:07:57 PM

Kiwina blasts the wolves and riders on him with an anything potion color spray.
Wolf 1 and both riders are knocked unconscious, blinded, and stunned for 6 rounds.

Tsak hits the wolf on him again.

Sable kills the wolf on him and flanks with Gothruk.

Rolth heals with his potion.

Falco kills the already wounded wolf 8.

Gothruk strikes both wolf and rider, severely injuring both and stunning the wolf.

Finnian lands an arrow in wolf 2. The wolf rears and howls in anger, dumping its unconscious rider on the ground beside it.

Elyas kills the unconscious rider 2 before it hits the ground.

Wolf 2 attacks Kiwina and misses.
Wolf 6 attacks Tsak; hits AC 19 for 2 points of damage.
The rider and wolf on Gothruk both miss, but the lone wolf hits AC 21 for 4 points of damage.

Those who noticed the woman/spider creature slow down before now realize what caused its earlier hesitation. Originating from a position about one hundred feet away from it, a lightning bolt blasts out, burning an afterimage of its blaze into all looking in that direction, as it strikes the spider creature. Even from this distance, the Petals can smell the ozone of the charged air. The monstrosity screeches in pain.

About forty feet above the ground, racing toward the creature, is what appears to be a whirlwind about six feet tall and the obvious source of the bolt. After firing the bolt, the whirlwind continues to approach, getting to about twenty feet of the spider thing.

About one hundred feet away from the Petals, the spider thing halts its advance to turn and face the new threat. With a gestures of its human-like hand it fires a lightning bolt of its on. This too blazes its imprint on the retinas of all onlookers. When the flash fades, it appears the whirlwind is unharmed. Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You might be mistaken, but it sounds like the whirlwind is laughing.}

Monster identification
Knowledge Planes DC 21 Highlight to display spoiler: {The whirlwind is likely a Bralani Azata. A good outsider with spell like abilities that possesses two forms: an elf-like creature that favors archery or a whirlwind flying in the air.}

Knowledge Dungeoneering DC16 Highlight to display spoiler: { The spider lady is a drider, a chaotic evil aberration, poisonous, and able to cast spells. It has spell resistance.}

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Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 Unconscious, blinded, stunned 6 rds remaining
Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 Unconscious, blinded, stunned 6 rds remaining
Rider2 AC 18 Dead by Elyas
Wolf2 AC 16 HP 17-5 from Finnian on Kiwina
Wolf4 AC 16 HP killed by Sable

Wolf6 AC 16 HP 17-7 on Tsak

Wolf8 AC 16 HP 4 killed by Falco
Rider9 AC 18 HP 1 from Gothruk
Wolf9 AC 16 HP 2 from Gothruk stunned
Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth

Woman/Spider -27 HP from lightning
Whirlwind? undamaged.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+7=18 ; 3d6+9=21 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+4=17 ;
Thursday June 7th, 2018 11:46:10 PM
Sable swings on Wolf 6 (18), hitting for 21 points of damage - but is still focused on the fight at hand (Perception 12) but now clearly sees the spider/lady and identifies the threat.

”Hey, team, that thing is a drider, a chaotic evil aberration, poisonous, and able to cast spells. As I recall, those things have spell resistance. We got to drop it before it gets to us - don’t know anything about the whirlwind guy.”

Kiwina (Steve M) (8/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+7=9 ; d20+3=12 ; d20=7 ; d20=2 ;
Friday June 8th, 2018 12:20:44 AM
(Roll: perception = 9)

Kiwina attacks wolf 2 with his spear and hooves, to no avail. He is unable to land a blow.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=20 ; d20+8=28 ; d8+3=11 ;
Friday June 8th, 2018 2:43:37 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=20 Pass, Point Blank Attack=28, Damage=11)
Tsak, satisfied now that the party is aware of the danger of spider lady, focuses on the wolf attacking him and lets fly with another bolt. His aim is true, the creature dies mid-snarl with a bolt thru its heart.
Tsak looks toward Kiwina to see how he can best assist his large friend.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: d20+5=14 ; d20+10=18 ;
Friday June 8th, 2018 6:54:44 AM
With a stirring verse in his heart, the somewhat rejuvenated Rolth moves Moonsward to assist bold Kiwina. He takes a mighty glaive swing on wolf 2, but fails to connect in his enthusiasm. (To hit = 14, miss) From his new vantage point, he takes a look around, but doesn't notice much new. (Perception = 18, fail)

magic fang 5/30
Protection from chaos 6/10
Rage 510
Sickened

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=15 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=21 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ;
Friday June 8th, 2018 7:14:38 AM
{Know Dungeon: 15}
{Perceptioon: 20}

Falco gives a little cheer when he lands a rare killing blow. If anyone was watching they would notice he even did a little self high five but I am sure no one was watching. The flash of ligntning catches his eye as he see the spider lady batteling a.... cyclone?

"Those things seem to be fighting each other lucky for us. I don't think the spider can hurt the cyclone, it just laughed."

Getting his head back in the fight he again fires his crossbow at number sex.

{Hit: 23 | Dam 2}
{Crit Confirm: 21 | Dam: 3}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 13/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d20+5=6 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=3 ; d8+2=4 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=17 ; 2d6+4=15 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d20+4=22 ; 2d6+4=13 ;
Friday June 8th, 2018 12:02:34 PM
Gothruk fails his perceptioon check.
Gothruk flurry of blows wolf and rider 9 To-Hit=16, Hit's wolf 9, Damage=4
To-Hit=3

He also takes a 5ft step back, he dosn't like having enemies right in his face.

AOO's
To-Hit=11 Damage=15
To-Hit=17 Damage=11
To-Hit=22 Damage=13

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=9 ;
Friday June 8th, 2018 1:50:44 PM
elyas fires another errant bolt, having trouble picking out a good target in the mess of melee.

Let's finish these guys off! even if that spider is busy right now, more are sure to be coming!

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=25 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=6 ;
Friday June 8th, 2018 3:01:08 PM
[Perception 25, Dungeneering=21]

"I see it now, that's a driver, evil as they come," he pulls out an arrow. "aberration" he fires and misses. "poisonous" pulls out another arrow. "Casts spells" Fires [natural 1...] [b]"resists spells" [b]

Missed both shots, badly...

Hope is in the air: Round 8--DM Post d20+6=22 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+5=21 ; 3d6=10 ;
Saturday June 9th, 2018 3:18:52 PM

Sable kills Wolf 6 and informs the others about driders.

Kiwina unsuccessfully attacks wolf 2 with his spear and hooves.

Tsak severely wounds wolf 2, aiding his friend. [changed targets since Saved kill Tsak’s stated target]

[b]Rolth moves in to assist Kiwina, but is unable to land a hit on Wolf 2.

[b]Falco sees the Sable slay the wolf on Tsak (wolf 6) and changes his target the one on Gothruk. Even with cover, he scores a damaging hit.

Gothruk finishes off wolf 9 and moves back a bit.

Elyas misses with his crossbow and shouts encouragement to the other Petals.

The Petals are finishing off the dark brigade. Despite heavy losses, the madly continue to fight on. Well, the two conscious ones do. The rider, despite being nearly dead from its wounds, nimbly dismounts its slain wolf and advances on Gothruk, missing horribly.

The seriously wounded, but still fighting wolf (the conscious one) attacks Kiwina and misses as well.

Beyond that melee, the drider has apparently decided to disregard the cyclone for now and advances toward the Petals. She ends the round about forty feet away from the closest ones.

The cyclone keeps pace with the drider, continuing to hover about twenty feet above the ground. It releases a scouring blast of wind that lashes in a straight line toward the evil creature. It nimbly dodges to one side, avoiding some but not all of the damaging blast.

A voice issues from the cyclone, resonant and surprisingly melodic considering it is coming from a whirling maelstrom, ”Madame Hushfoot, sends her compliments. I hope you do not mind me softening up the drider a bit. How else may I aid thee?”

Knowledge Local DC 15. Highlight to display spoiler: {One of the Iron Dragons, commonly known as “Tink” has the surname Hushfoot.}

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Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 Unconscious, blinded, stunned 5 rds remaining
Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 Unconscious, blinded, stunned 5 rds remaining
Wolf2 AC 16 HP 12-11 by Tsak on Kiwina
Wolf6 AC 16 Dead by Sable
Rider9 AC 18 HP 1 on Gothruk
Wolf9 AC 16 Dead by Gothruk
Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17-5 by Falco on Gothruk

Woman/Spider -32 HP
Talking Cyclone undamaged.

Kiwina (Steve M) (8/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+3=4 ; d20=18 ; d20=10 ; d6=6 ;
Saturday June 9th, 2018 5:30:11 PM
Kiwina attempts another round of attacks on wolf 2. (to hits: 4, 18, 10) One hoof lands squarely on the beast (6 points).

"Our thanks to Madame Hushfoot. I have a concern, and you might be able to put my mind at ease. We would be unable to tell if any small creatures generated by the original towering monstrosity tried hiding in the grass. Can the ones who sent you?"

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+3=17 ; d20+3=17 ; 2d6+5=11 ; 2d6+5=9 ;
Saturday June 9th, 2018 6:01:07 PM
Sable will QuickDraw his bow, firing twice at the Drider. (17 & 17 - hope that hits - if so, then for 11 and 9 magical damage for the hits)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 13/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d20+2=6 ; d20+2=17 ;
Sunday June 10th, 2018 5:30:26 AM
Gothruk's flurry of blows is softened enough by the enemies armour for him to remain standing.
To-Hit=6, To-Hit=17

He pays little attention to the Drider, more concerned with the rider and mount in his face attacking him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: d20+5=24 ; d10+5=13 ; d20+13=30 ; d4+1=4 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=31 ; 2d4=4 ; d20+12=27 ; d4=2 ;
Sunday June 10th, 2018 7:12:36 AM
"Our regards to Madame Hushfoot and yourself, Sir! Up the Irons! There is plenty of worthy prey on the field today, so we mind not the sharing. As far as your offer of assistance, my centaur friend and I are afflicted by the bloodgrass sickness, and three of us are wounded most grievously--minotaur, centaur, and liontaur. Alas, we have no priest to make us speedily whole. If there us aught that you can do about these things, it would aid our cause greatly."

With that said, Rolth turns back to the business at hand. He swings his glaive at wolf 2, nearly severing its head with a killing blow. (To hit = 24, damage = 13) He turns his attention to the unconscious rider 1 and wolf 1 at his feet, attacking them in succession. He claws the rider's throat out, and even manages to scratch the wolf. Most satisfying! (Bite vs rider 1= 30, 4hp damage, Paw 1 vs rider 1 = CRIT, 4hp damage, Paw 2 vs wolf 1 = 27, 2 hp damage.)

magic fang 6/30
Protection from chaos 7/10
Rage 6/10
Sickened

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+3=22 ; d20+4=12 ; 4d6=16 ;
Sunday June 10th, 2018 8:46:33 AM
Elyas sees the incoming spider as the bigger threat and focuses on it, leaving the wounded to the rest of the petals. he conjures up a beam of fire and sends it at the Drider.

22 to beat SR
12 vs touch AC to hit
16 damage

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=15 ; d20+5=11 ;
Sunday June 10th, 2018 5:44:31 PM
Finnian fires twice, but can't seem to make his shots land. He silently curses his inaccuracy.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=10 ;
Monday June 11th, 2018 3:54:45 AM
(Point Blank Attack=10)
Tsak finds the tumult of close quarters combat exhilarating, but also exhausting. Deciding to mop up the fallen foes before they can rejoin the fray he takes aim at the prone wolf (#1) near Rolth, but misses his target.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=20 ;
Monday June 11th, 2018 7:15:05 AM
"Yes we thank her a lot. The fact that the Iron Dragons have sent help tells me this battle is truly of importance. Lets see if I can weaken drider a bit more."

He gestures and tosses a bit of ground mica towards the creature causing an explosion of golden particles to spring forth around the drider.

[ooc: Glitterdust DC17 Will of blinded}

He looks back to the cyclone.

"Do you have a name we can call you? Might be easier. Also if you would watch and let us know what is coming next that would be a help."

spells memorized
2nd—[s] glitterdust(DC 17), [/s] glitterdust(DC 17), summonmonster II
1st—color spray(DC 15),[s] grease, [/s] [s]mage armor,[/s] reduceperson(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation

"Clean up in wave one" Round 9--DM Post d20+9=24 ; d20+5=7 ; 3d6=10 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+3=5 ;
Monday June 11th, 2018 8:09:39 PM

Kiwina kills the remaining conscious wolf.

Sable fires at the drider. Neither shot is able to penetrate its thick skin.

Gothruk attacks the wolf and rider on him. One hit scores on the wolf.
The 17 will hit the wolf, AC 16. Please roll damage. Note that 12 points will kill it.

Seeing no active foes nearby, Rolth tears into the enchanted ones at his feet, killing the rider and sorely wounding the wolf. I applied the damage from wolf 2, slain by Kiwina, to the unconscious wolf 1.

Elya sends a blaze of fire to the drider. Despite the drider’s innate resistance to magic, the clever wizard is able to make his spell count.

Finnian fires twice without scoring a hit.

Tsak fires at the unconscious wolf, but his arrow glances off its tough hide.
The AC of the unconscious wolf is 15 vs. ranged attacks; 7 vs. melee.

Falco attempts to blind the drider with glitterdust but the spider thing manages to avert her eyes successfully.

The remaining active wolf and rider are unable to land an attack on Gothruk.

The cyclone responds, ”My name is Adrastos,” with this the cyclone dips as if bowing. ”I see no other creatures, but if I should, I will certainly inform thee.” He then lashes the drider with another blast of air.
This time she does not avoid it. The drider takes 10 more points of damage.

The cyclone then moves closer. ”Alas, I have no remedy for thy illness, but I can assist with some healing, albeit limited.” It then moves close to Rolth.

The drider charges Sable and strikes him soundly with its heavy mace. He can see its fanged mouth dripping poisonous blood and can smell its sickly sweet breath as it closes with him.
Sable can make an AoO against AC 18
Sable takes 5 points of damage.

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Rider1 AC 18 Dead by Rolth
Wolf1 AC 16 HP 4 remaining Unconscious, blinded, stunned 4 rds remaining
Wolf2 AC 16 Dead by Kiwina
Rider9 AC 18 HP 1 on Gothruk
Wolf12 AC 16 HP 12-? by Gothruk on Gothruk

Woman/Spider AC 20 Touch 12 SR 22 -58 HP (bloodied)
Adrastos AC ? Undamaged

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+5 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4 x2| Rake (2) +5 1d4+3 x2|Magic Fang d20+7=19 ; d8+5=8 ; d20+5=24 ; d4=1 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+6=21 ; d4+1=5 ; d4=1 ;
Monday June 11th, 2018 10:23:45 PM
Rolth, realizing that his magical boons and protections are fading fast, hopes that Adrastos can heal him quickly or catch up and heal him after his "CHARGE!" He drops his glaive and draws his morning star as he charges up to the drider.

(Morning star to hit = 19; potential damage = 8)
(Paw 1 to hit = 24, damage = 1)
(Paw 2 to hit = 18, potential damage = 1)
(Rake 1 to hit = 9, miss)
(Rake 2 to hit = 8, miss)
(Bite to hit = 21, damage = 5)

Summary: Drider’s effective AC could be reduced 18 or less for Rolth by either a flanking buddy moving up or a charging AC penalty from the drider’s last action. So:

If AC 20, then damage = 6
If AC 18 or less, then damage = 15

magic fang 7/30
Protection from chaos 8/10
Rage 7/10
Sickened
Charging

Kiwina (Steve M) (8/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened 2d6=2 ;
Monday June 11th, 2018 11:26:40 PM
Kiwina moves (5') next to it and delivers a coup de grace to wolf 1. In his sickened state, it does not do much damage (2 hp).

(OOC: If the defender survives the damage, he must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + damage dealt) or die. Or, if the -2 for being sickened applies after the damage is doubled, then Kiwina should have rolled 2d6+2 and does a total of 4 hp.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=10 ;
Tuesday June 12th, 2018 12:53:03 AM
(Attack=10)
Unsure if he's doing the right thing Tsak heeds Rolth's cry and runs toward the 8 legged freak.
Closing the distance he raises his falchion, but his mighty blow runs wide of the monster.

Sable (Don) ( HP 26/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20=10 ; d20+8=13 ;
Tuesday June 12th, 2018 2:44:40 AM
Sable attempts to gore the incoming drider, but misses (10) - having just a bow in hand. Sable takes a 5’ Step, flanking the Drider and quick draws the magical battle axe to swing - still misses (AC 13).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=15 ; d6+1=4 ;
Tuesday June 12th, 2018 8:31:17 AM
Falco steps forward and flicks his wrist at one of the attackers (12) as he mumbles a magic word causing a dart of acid to fly at the target.

{Hit: 15 vs Touch | Dam 4}

spells memorized
2nd— Xglitterdust(DC 17)X, glitterdust(DC 17), summonmonster II
1st—color spray(DC 15), XgreaseX, X]mage armorX, reduceperson(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 13/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d8+2=3 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=21 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=6 ;
Tuesday June 12th, 2018 11:31:16 AM
Gothruk deals 3 damage to the wolf from last round.
Gothruk shatters the skull of the last remaining Goblin-thing To-Hit=20, Damage=3
He then hits the wolf for another 6 damage and must make a save to avoid the effects of his last stunning blow. To-Hit= 21, Damage=6. 11 Fortitude save or stunned.

He then takes a 5ft step onto the goblins dead body working his way over to help his party with the spider monstrosity.

I'll be there in a sec!

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=21 ; d20+5=13 ; d8+2=7 ;
Tuesday June 12th, 2018 11:49:36 AM
Seeing Gothruk and Falco taking care of the last of the wolves Finnian turns his attention to the drider. What a foul creature he thinks to himself before moving out of Rolths way and firing at it. One arrow flies wide, but the other finds it's mark [hit = 21, damage = 7]

(Roll 20 is down, so I don't know if I was in Rolth's way or not, but I shouldn't be anymore)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=14 ; d8+2=7 ;
Tuesday June 12th, 2018 2:33:12 PM
Even though his spell worked to scorch the drider a little bit, Elyas can tell that it came incredibly close to failing. As his allies pile around the creature, he decides to stick with his enchanted crossbow to have a better chance of landing a hit.

He comes close, but is not quite able to find the mark.
14 to hit
7 damage on a hit

"A moment's pause...--DM Post d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ;
Tuesday June 12th, 2018 11:32:25 PM

Rolth charges the drider and tears into it star, tooth, and claw for 15 points total damage.

Kiwina delivers a coup de grace on the unconscious wolf. The body flexes at the blow then relaxes as its life departs. [the -2 from sickened condition applies to total damage of the attack, so 4 hp of damage]

Tsak engages the drider, but his attack misses the mark.

Sable attacks the drider, but also is unable to score a hit.

Falco hits wolf 12 for 4 points of damage.

Gothruk kills the rider and finishes the job on killing wolf 12.

Finnian takes careful aim at the drider. His second shot sinks solidly into the junction of the humanoid and spider bodies. It spasms, a look of surprise on its face, then all eight legs collapse and its head whips forward, hitting the ground with a resounding thump.

Elyas’ shots fire wide, but the battle is already over.

All enemies have been defeated!
…..At least for now.

The cyclone moves toward Rolth. ”A brave attack! Well done worthy warriors and wizards all of you,” he exclaims. It is a bit disconcerting to hear a voice coming from a whirling windstorm with no visible face or mouth. It stops near to him and extends an appendage of whirling mist and dust toward the liontaur. A glow erupts from this extension and passes over to Rolth. It feels warm and soothing and his many wounds heal considerably. Rolth heals 22 hit points.

Spellcraft DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {Adrastos just cast cure serious wounds.}

”I spoke too soon regarding the absence of other foes. I see motion in the grass some distance away in the direction of the Sarr. You do, however, have a little time to restore and prepare before another assault. I regret that I have limited healing power. I can heal but one more time this day. After I have done so, I will fly up to take a better look at what comes.

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Wolf1 AC 16 Dead by Kiwina
Rider9 AC 18 Dead
Wolf12 AC 16 Dead

Drider Dead
Adrastos Undamaged

Kiwina (Steve M) (8/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened
Wednesday June 13th, 2018 12:05:41 AM
"I would not refuse the healing, nor do I expect would several of us." Kiwina says. "Depending on how much time we have, we can also use a wand to cure light wounds." Kiwina takes this opportunity to retrieve dropped weapons.

Depending on the time available, he would also like to better prepare for the next skirmish, to get a look at what's coming, and to inspect the grass.

Rolth (BatMark) 27/28hp
Wednesday June 13th, 2018 1:22:06 AM
Rolth thanks the departing whirlwind heartily, if wearily, as the red fog of rage drops from his eyes. He will move to pick up his glaive, check on his battered friends, and steel himself for the next wave.

"Well done, Petals, I am proud of us all! OUR Land, OUR Land, ALL of Domi’s children! We will hold the circle!"

(End rage, begin fatigue)

Magic fang 8/30
Protection from Chaos 9/10
Rage 7/10 (ended for now)
Sickened
Fatigued (1/14)

Sable (Don) ( HP 26/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant
Wednesday June 13th, 2018 2:57:41 AM
As Sable picks up any of his dropped weapons on the battle field, he says ”Friend Adrastos, please heal Kiwina as he is most gravely hurt. I can use the wand to cure some others, possibly starting with Falco.”

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 13/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened
Wednesday June 13th, 2018 3:15:01 AM
I will take a hit from the cure light wounds wand, Kiwina should receive Adrastos's other heal, he valiantly held off many enemies on the left flank.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=15 ;
Wednesday June 13th, 2018 6:46:13 AM
Falco fails to identify the spell that was cast but has a good guess given the contextual clues. He glances down at the grass and then takes one knee running a hand over the sargrass and smiling. Wonderful. He starts paying attention again when Sable speaks.

"Oh, don't worry about me. I am ok."

{ooc: I did not update my header when we came here, basically I am a bad player.}

spells memorized
2nd— Xglitterdust(DC 17)X, glitterdust(DC 17), summonmonster II
1st—color spray(DC 15), XgreaseX, X]mage armorX, reduceperson(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d8=7 ;
Wednesday June 13th, 2018 6:55:34 AM
(Healing Potion=7HP (OOC should be 1D8+1, can I make it 8?))
Tsak gathers his gear and his thoughts. Noting the number of bumps, scrapes and bruises he grabs the heal potion out of his back pack and swallows it down... blaargh, quickly followed by some water to rinse out his mouth.
Why does anything good for you have to taste so bad?

How's everyone doing? Ready for round two?

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Wednesday June 13th, 2018 1:03:29 PM
Elyas relaxes slightly as the Drider falls.

I am ready for more to come. I will give us all a bit of protection again as more creatures come. I still have a few spells ready for the next wave, but they will not last forever...

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+1=2 ; d8+1=9 ; d20+7=12 ;
Wednesday June 13th, 2018 2:50:04 PM
Finnian waits to see if Kiwina receives healing from the giant whirlwind before approaching a hurt comrade and giving some healing of his own. [reroll that 1 and get an 8 much better] that's 9 HP to Gothruk. here you go my friend you fought well, but we must prepare for whatever comes next. he approaches the whirlwind and extends a hand of his own Adrostos, you have all of our thanks for your aid

"An interlude. Rounds 11-16...--DM Post d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ;
Wednesday June 13th, 2018 10:11:45 PM

Kiwina takes the break in hostilities to recover.

Rolth thanks the whirlwind and relaxes his rage.

Sable also regroups and proposes Kiwina as the recipient of healing and proposes the use of the wand.

Gothruk seconds the need to heal Kiwina and requests healing from the wand.

Falco enjoys the momentary respite and being in the sargrass.

Tsak gathers his gear and his thoughts and uses the pause to take a healing potion. .
Yes, add the 1 to the d8 roll result for 8 points of healing.

Elyas pauses to ponder their position.

Finnian provides some much needed healing to Gothruk.

Adrastos hovers over to Kiwina and reaches out a whirling limb to heal him.
Kiwina heals 25 hitpoints.

He then speeds off in the direction of the maddened Sarr gaining elevation as he goes. After a brief pause he returns and lands among the Petals. Before their eyes his form changes. Where the whirlwind was, now stands an elf-life creature a little over six feet tall, lithe yet muscular. On his back hangs a strung bow and quiver and a scimitar rests on his waist. His hair is long and silvery white, so white that it almost sears the retina. His most distinctive features, however, are his eyes. The irises swirl with perpetually changing color, varying with no discernible pattern various shades of blue, green, brown, purple, and gold.

He bows to the group then stands straight as a soldier giving a report, ”I see approaching your position three reptiles draconic in appearance, but only six feet in length. They appear maddened by the bloodgrass corruption and intent upon attack. At the rate they are moving I suspect they will be here in about twenty seconds. He approaches Sable, then reaching out asks, Brave warrior, may I bestow upon thee some minor protection? It alters thy outline making it more difficult for foes to harm thee.

Spellcraft DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: {He appears to be describing a blur spell.}

[You have a total of 6 rounds of actions: two while Adrastos acted and scouted then four more until the reptiles arrive. In the next player post describe what actions you will be taking during those rounds, if any. During that time Adrastos we be casting buff spells on six more of you (assuming you consent). In the next DM post, the creatures will come into view in the tall grass about 60 feet from the Petals.]

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Adrastos AC ? Undamaged

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d8+1=7 ; d20+7=9 ;
Wednesday June 13th, 2018 11:01:52 PM
(OOC: Six rounds gives enough time for everyone who is wounded to get a CLW if they want it.)

"We don't know how long this will go on." Kiwina notes as he prepares for the next attack. He takes one cure from the wand, and uses another anything potion to give himself some mage armor. Like I should have done before the first attack, he thinks ruefully. Then he tries to spot the approaching lizards (perception = 9), equipped with longspear again.

Ongoing effects:
Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Mage Armor: +4 AC for an hour (changes noted in header)

Rolth (BatMark) AC14 27/28hp
Thursday June 14th, 2018 2:43:14 AM
Rolth moves to line up behind the remaining grease spell, which might slow the advance somewhat. He hopes others will join him. He is still fatigued unless Adrastos can lift that condition—Rolth will definitely ask for that, and is gratefully accepts any buff on offer, given his current sickened state. He will switch to his Morningstar and shield, but hold his attacks until he can make a full attack series.

Magic Fang 14/30
Fatigued 7/14
sickened
(Rage used 7/10, not currently active)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday June 14th, 2018 3:59:22 AM
Feeling zesty and full of life after quaffing the disgusting potion Tsak will happily take any buffs should they be offered. If others are better suited for what the creature has in mind, then that's ok too.

He decides to start the fight with his crossbow and looks for a suitable place where he will have a clear shot without endangering the petals that will engage in melee.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=18 ;
Thursday June 14th, 2018 5:46:06 AM
Sable will spend one charge of the wand on any that ask, using a round of action each time - he will do so on himself and will accept the blur spell on himself (Spellcraft 18).

Otherwise, he will prepare to shoot the lizards once the come into view/range.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday June 14th, 2018 7:06:21 AM
{Spellcraft: Auto Succeed}

"Sounds like they are under the effects of the spell blur. Will make them hard to hit.

Falco readies a spell for when the creatures are closer.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d8+1=3 ; d8+1=6 ;
Thursday June 14th, 2018 3:07:27 PM
Gothruk asks for two hits of the wand (Who can actually use that btw?) then readies himself along the back line similar to before.

If any of the corpses are going to get underfoot he quickly picks them up and hefts them aside.

Gothruk will be happy to receive a buff seeing as he was hit a couple times during the last bit of fighting.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=24 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=7 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=4 ;
Thursday June 14th, 2018 8:00:07 PM
Finnian doesn't have much I. The way of buffs, if anyone else needs a wanding he can do that but other than that he is going to cast entangle where they should come out of the grass and then just preparing to unload at them when they come into view.

Entangle DC 13.
2 well placed shots [natural 20 on both, but no confirm] for 10 damage

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Thursday June 14th, 2018 8:43:23 PM
Elyas reloads his weapon and gets ready

He will cast another protective aura the round before the action starts, giving everyone +1 deflection ac.

"Those wyrms are definitely not friendly. Round 17--DM Post d20+7=16 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=22 ;
Thursday June 14th, 2018 9:08:04 PM

Kiwina takes the temporary cessation in hostilities to heal an improve his armor class. He stands ready with his longspear. For your information. A longspear has the brace ability. If you use a readied action to set a brace weapon against a charge, you deal double damage on a successful hit against a charging creature.

Adrastos responds to his request to end his fatigue, ”Alas, this is a power I possess not.’

Tsak accepts the aid of Adrastos and stands ready with his crossbow.

Sable heals up the Petals with the wand and stands ready with his bow.

Falco awaits the appearance of the creatures.

Gothruk clears out some of the corpses and heals a bit.

Finnian casts entangle in front of the Petals.

Elyas prepares to shoot.

Adrastos cheerfully casts blur on Rolth, Kiwina, Tsak, Sable, and Gothruk. He then looks up to check around. He stops his casting and stares intently in the direction of the party to your right. It appears that that group is being attacked by two bipedal lizards nearly forty feet tall. Not too far behind the beasts, creatures that appear to be composed of fire are closing in on those heroes as well.

Adrastos’ shoulders straighten as he raises to his full height, ”I think I am needed elsewhere. Forgive my hasty departure”, and with those words he transforms back to the whirlwind and flies toward the threatened party. ”Fare well,” he calls as he speeds away.

Soon after his departure you see the three lizards you were expecting break cover about sixty feet in front of you. You recognize them as taztylwyrms like you encountered before, but unlike the one that aided you, these are coated and dripping and blood and appear ready to charge.

Tsak, Elyas and Sable may take their shots at the tatzlywyrms when they appear as part of last round’s action. Falco may cast a spell as a readied action if he chooses. In the future, specify what spell you are readying. Finnian scores two shots on the center one.

Because of the entangle the wyrms will not be able to close next round even though all three saved.

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Tatzlwyrm 1 AC 15 HP 28
Tatzlwyrm 2 AC 15 HP 18 hit by Finnian
Tatzlwrym 3 AC 15 HP 28

[Blur provides a 20% miss chance to any attack against a creature so protected. The duration is 60 rounds (for simplicity, use this number even though it is off by a few rounds for the first recipient.]

Rolth (BatMark) AC15 27/28hp d20+2=8 ; d10+2=5 ;
Thursday June 14th, 2018 9:34:03 PM
Rolth lets his fatigue get the better of him and growls at Gothruk, "Perhaps you can better protect our little ones from the front line. Otherwise our front line is sparse and our enemies can gang up on us. Just leave space for spell and shot.". Rolth readies a morningstar strike when a warm closes, choosing a wounded one if posssible. (To hit = 8,dam 5)

Blur 1/60
Magic Fang 15/30
Fatigued 8/14
sickened
(Rage used 7/10, not currently active)

(OOC: yay, something to do in the airport! Almost home, one more hop from Atlanta.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=10 ;
Thursday June 14th, 2018 9:56:04 PM
(Attack=10)
Tsak finds his first bolt misses the mark.
I can switch to melee and help hold the line as required.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened
Thursday June 14th, 2018 11:27:43 PM
Kiwina shifts position slightly to tighten up the front line, and waits for the lizards to come. If they charge, he is ready to set his spear.

Ongoing effects:
Sickened: –2 penalty on all attack, weapon damage rolls; saving throws; skill and ability checks.
Blur: 1/60 (20% miss chance)
Mage Armor: +4 AC for an hour (changes noted in header)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+3=13 ; d20+3=9 ;
Friday June 15th, 2018 4:12:58 AM
Sable misses with both shots, puts away his bow and quick draws his greatsword - awaiting the charge of the enraged worms in line with the others.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday June 15th, 2018 6:53:33 AM
Now that they are closer Falco begins casting a spell with the idea of completing ti as they get a little closer.

{Readied Action: Glitterdust DC17 - Cast when at least two are in the area drawn on map}

spells memorized
2nd— Xglitterdust(DC 17)X, glitterdust(DC 17), summonmonster II
1st—color spray(DC 15), XgreaseX, X]mage armorX, reduceperson(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+4=9 ; 2d6+4=10 ; d20+4=6 ; 2d6+4=14 ; d20+4=13 ; 2d6+4=8 ; d20+4=21 ; 2d6+4=8 ;
Friday June 15th, 2018 7:25:55 AM
Gothruk responds to Rolth's growl, Though I would consider it an honour to fight amongst the front lines, I cannot wear armour without restricting my movements and I leave myself open to counter attack a lot during battle. He says a little sheepishly. I am also not as durable as the rest of you forward pillars. I feel I am best in the middle where i can move to the front if necessary but also providing protection and hitting enemies hard while also not being taken down an a number of seconds.

Gothruk readies an attack and, over-emboldened by his impact on the last fight, doesn't manage to get very many good hits in..

Readied attack, To-Hit=9 Damage=10
AOO1, To-Hit=6 Damage=14
AOO2, To-Hit=13 Damage= 8
AOO3, To-Hit=21 Damage= 8

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=11 ; d20+4=9 ;
Friday June 15th, 2018 8:29:34 AM
Finnian gets too cock and fires 2 arrows where he expects the wyrms to be, but seems to forget that he cast entangle and both arrows fall well short.

"Thank you for your aid Adrastos" Finnian says as the giant whirlwind heads to aid another group.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=18 ; d8+2=3 ;
Friday June 15th, 2018 2:37:14 PM
Elyas fires a shot at Wyrm #1
18 to hit, 3 damage for the readied shot.

As the wyrms approach, Elyas uses a protective ward to give all within 10' a +1 bonus to AC (deflection), then reloads his crossbow

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=18 ;
Friday June 15th, 2018 7:43:33 PM
Sable will spend one charge of the wand on any that ask, using a round of action each time - he will do so on himself and will accept the blur spell on himself (Spellcraft 18).

Otherwise, he will prepare to shoot the lizards once the come into view/range.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Friday June 15th, 2018 7:43:54 PM
Sorry, accidental post...

"Those wyrms are definitely not friendly. Round 18--DM Post d20+5=25 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=13 ;
Saturday June 16th, 2018 8:51:53 PM

Rolth readies a morningstar strike when a warm closes, choosing a wounded one if posssible. (To hit = 8,dam 5)

Tsak’s bolt misses the mark.

Kiwina sets for a charge.
They will charge next round, so roll to hit and damage (double damage for set spear).

Sable misses with both shots and switches to greatsword.
You will get an attack of opportunity as they close, against their charging AC (AC 13).

Falco casts [i]glitterdust on two of the worms. One stops in confusion, obviously blinded by the light.

Gothruk uses his great reach to cover the front. The writhing grass animated by Finnian’s spell is slowing down their approach, so none of them close yet.

Finnian fails to land a shot and thanks Adrastos.

Elyas hits Wyrm 1 and give a protective ward to those near him.

The wyrms move forward, but are hindered by the entangle spell. One is blinded by the glitterdust. The one on the Petals’ left gets entangled by the vegetation and cannot move forward.

Beyond the tatzylwrms, the sky erupts. The flash of fire and lightning glares brightly followed by a resounding boom that threatens to deafen the Petals. With the sound comes a blast of wind that pushes and tears at everyone and everything in its path.

Then the colossus in the center of the circle calls out in a deep voice that is felt as much as it is heard, ”ALL OF THE SARGRASS IS AT MY COMMAND, MY CHILDREN WILL PROTECT ME! YOU CANNOT WITHSTAND ITS CONCENTRATED POWER!”

You see another eruption and more waves of creatures form in its wake, heading outward in all directions. This time it is much more obvious that the behemoth has decreased in size yet again.

=============
Tatzlwyrm 1 AC 15 HP 25 entangled; hit by Elyas
Tatzlwyrm 2 AC 15 HP 18 hit by Finnian
Tatzlwrym 3 AC 15 HP 28 Blind

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:19; Touch:16; Flat:17; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+4=13 ; d20+4=19 ; d6=1 ;
Sunday June 17th, 2018 9:31:38 AM
When he sees the wurms begin their charge, Kiwina sets his spear for the attack (to hit = 13, misses).

Since the spear is a ranged weapon, if he is able to as the wurm approaches, Kiwina also makes an AOO with a hoof (to hit = 19, damage = 1).

(OOC: Because of his sickened condition, the to hit rolls are two high by 2)

Ongoing effects:
Sickened: –2 penalty on all attack, weapon damage rolls; saving throws; skill and ability checks.
Blur: 1/60 (20% miss chance)
Mage Armor: +4 AC for an hour (changes noted in header)
+1 deflection to AC (within 10' of Elyas) also noted in header

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +2 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +0 1d4-2 x2| Status: See Below d20+2=14 ; d8+1=8 ; d20=15 ; d4-2=2 ; d20=14 ; d4-2=0 ;
Sunday June 17th, 2018 6:06:24 PM
Rolth drops his readied attack in order to be prepared to counterattack with a full attack. He gives a fierce shout out to the Petals’ casters, who have done a great job controlling the battlefield.

(Full attack after a wurm moves within 5 feet:

Morningstar to hit = 14, damage = 8
Paw 1 = 15, damage = 2
Paw 2 = 14, damage = 0)

Protective Ward +1 AC (deflection) 1/3
Fatigued 9/14 -2 STR, -2 DEX (so -1 to hit, -1 dam, -1 AC, -1 REF), no run or charge
Magic Fang 16/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected)
Blur 2/60 (20% miss chance)
sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks
(Rage used 7/10, not currently active)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=13 ; d20+4=20 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=7 ;
Sunday June 17th, 2018 9:20:02 PM
Finnian fires again, this time at the Entangled Tatzlworm furthest away.

Not sure if the AC takes into account the -4 to DEX, but if it does the first shot might hit, if not the second one does.

Attack 1 = 13, 2 Damage
Attack 2 = 20, 7 Damage

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=12 ; d8+2=7 ;
Sunday June 17th, 2018 10:22:16 PM
Elyas fires at the blinded wyrm, its outline still covered in glowing dust. He continues to watch for larger targets coming their way to use his remaining spells on, but doesn't want to waste them on these critters.

Let's get rid of these quickly, more are on the way! we certainly don't want to get overwhelmed here or they might break through!

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened, Blurred, Shielded (2) d20+4=13 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d20+4=17 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=23 ; 2d6+4=11 ; 2d20+4=31 ; d20+4=8 ; 2d6+4=10 ;
Monday June 18th, 2018 3:38:25 AM
Gothruk continues standing ready... waiting to hit stuff... ..watching... ..for the first thing to come into range.

Readied To-Hit=13, Damage=11
AOO1 To-Hit=17, Damage=12
AOO2 To-Hit=23, Damage=11
AOO3 To-Hit=8, Damage=10

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday June 18th, 2018 6:35:52 AM
"Looks like I got one of them at least."

Glad his spell was somehwhat effective he fires off another acid dart at the blind creature.

[dice= Ranged Touch] 1d20+4 [/dice]
[dice= Damage] 1d6+1 [/dice]

Battlefield control. Round 19--DM Post
Monday June 18th, 2018 9:59:27 PM

Kiwina and Rolth are ready for the tatzlywyrms, but the spells prevent any foes from closing this round.

Finnian hits the entangled wyrm 1 twice.

Elyas hits the blinded wyrm 3.

As the center wyrm charges, Gothruk connects with his readied attack, then as it moves forward he connects again, killing it as it reaches the grease area.

Falco attacks the blinded wyrm 3. Numbers did not produce. Try again against AC 11.

Tatzlwyrm 1 Escapes the entangle and moves closer to Kiwina, but is slowed by the entangle.

Tatzlwyrm 2 charges, to be hit by Gothruk’s readied action. Then as it reaches the greased area it slips, but is slain by Gothruk’s AoO before it hits the ground.

Tatzlwrym 3 spends its entire turn getting its vision back. It is no longer blinded and it manages to resist being entangled.

Beyond the wyrms you can see creatures advancing in all directions, including toward the Petals. Anything heading towards the Petals is still too far away to see.

=============
Tatzlwyrm 1 AC 15 HP 16
Tatzlwyrm 2 DEAD by Gothruk
Tatzlwrym 3 AC 15 HP 21

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:19; Touch:16; Flat:17; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+2=16 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+2=4 ;
Monday June 18th, 2018 11:15:11 PM
Kiwina remains ready to attack the lizard as it approaches, setting the spear if it charges.

(to hit = 16, damage = 6 normal or 10 against a charge; AOO = 4)

Ongoing effects:
Sickened: –2 penalty on all attack, weapon damage rolls; saving throws; skill and ability checks.
Blur: 3/60 (20% miss chance)
Mage Armor: +4 AC for an hour (changes noted in header)
+1 deflection to AC (within 10' of Elyas) also noted in header

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +2 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +0 1d4-2 x2| Status: See Below d20+8=26 ;
Tuesday June 19th, 2018 1:01:31 AM
Rolth will keep his same strategy, counterattacking with a full attack after being approached by a wurm or other foe. He keeps a sharp lookout for new hazards. (perception = 26)

Morningstar to hit = 14, damage = 8
Paw 1 = 15, damage = 2
Paw 2 = 14, damage = 0)

Protective Ward +1 AC (deflection) 2/3
Fatigued 10/14 -2 STR, -2 DEX (so -1 to hit, -1 dam, -1 AC, -1 REF), no run or charge
Magic Fang 17/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected)
Blur 3/60 (20% miss chance)
sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks
(Rage used 7/10, not currently active)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=25 ; 3d6+9=24 ; 3d6+9=17 ; d20+5=21 ;
Tuesday June 19th, 2018 1:08:36 AM
AOO for when a Wurm gets to Sable (possibly this round) - CRIT - 21 AC to confirm for 24+17 (41 HP of damage).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=12 ;
Tuesday June 19th, 2018 3:33:09 AM
(Attack=12)
Tsak comes to with a start. Did I fall asleep, was I dreaming? Those creatures look a lot closer than I remember.
He rouses himself, sights a wyrm and fires a bolt at it, but misses.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=9 ; d6+1=6 ; d20+4=7 ;
Tuesday June 19th, 2018 6:31:22 AM
Last Round Attack: Hit: 9, Dam 6

Falco again fires another acid dart but has little hope that it will connect. {Hit: 7}

This is not going well for me. Somehow it all just feels off now.... am I just doing the wrong thing with my life?

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=21 ; d20+5=23 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=6 ;
Tuesday June 19th, 2018 2:47:31 PM
Finnian fires again at the one that he just hit [#1] and turns the creature into a pin cushion.
[hit =21 & 23, Damage 4 & 6]

[total of 10 damage, 12 if within 30 feet. No roll 20 on my phone]

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=26 ; d20+6=8 ; d8+2=9 ;
Tuesday June 19th, 2018 3:27:53 PM
Elyas takes another shot at number 3, hitting it quite solidly. He is happy to see one of the wyrms smashed to the ground by his companions!

25 to hit, only a 7 to confirm the critical. 8 damage.

(sorry, I rolled before roll20 loaded completely. the roll was for something within 30ft. i corrected the numbers in my text)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened, Blurred, Shielded (2) d20+4=13 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=14 ; 2d6+4=15 ; d20+4=6 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d20+4=10 ; 2d6+4=8 ;
Tuesday June 19th, 2018 6:15:50 PM
Gothruk readies for another to approach.
You did well Finnian and Falco, they can barely even approach! You've made dangerous foes almost laughable.

Readied To-Hit=13, Damage=12
AOO1 To-Hit=14, Damage=15
AOO2 To-Hit=6, Damage=11
AOO3 To-Hit=10, Damage=8

Battlefield control. Round 20--DM
Tuesday June 19th, 2018 9:23:58 PM

Sable stands ready as wyrm 3 charges he and Rolth. Before the tatzlwyrm can close, he separates its head from its body.

Rolth remains ready to attack, but Sable makes it unnecessary.

Tsak fires but misses.

Falco fires another acid dart, but fails to land it. [i]last round missed, too. Touch AC 10 while charging.

Finnian has found the target and hits wyrm 1 twice, severely wounded it.

Elyas confirms Sables kill on wyrm 3.

Though severely wounded and hindered by the entanglement tatzlwyrm 1 charges toward Kinnian only to be laid low by the ready Gothruk.

Kiwina’s readied attack proves unnecessary.

The Petals have cleared there zone, at least for now.

The vigilant Rolth Highlight to display spoiler: {sees that something is indeed coming from the second wave of creatures created and released by the maddened Sarr. He cannot make out what it is, but it is moving along the ground rapidly. Whatever they are, there appear to be a lot of them. Rolth estimates they have about five rounds before they come into view.}

Given the short respite, you can see what is happening to either side. Judging by the flashing lightning, Adrastos seems to have joined the fray to your right. As you watch, one of the giant lizards topple, apparently slain.

On your left, those heroes continue to be fighting giants and spellcasters. From this distance, it is difficult to tell how the heroes are faring.

=============
Tatzlwyrm 1 DEAD By Finnian and Gothruk
Tatzlwrym 3 DEAD by Sable

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:19; Touch:16; Flat:17; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+4=17 ;
Tuesday June 19th, 2018 11:21:10 PM
Kiwina takes advantage of the respite to examine the grass around them, trying to assess two things. (Know nature = 17) If he used alchemist's fire on an opponent, would a splash be likely to ignite the grasses, and if the grass started burning, would it spread slowly enough to escape?

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=29 ;
Wednesday June 20th, 2018 2:20:50 AM
Standing ready and switching back to bow for the next wave, if any, Sable scans the scene - right and left and ahead. (Perception 29)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday June 20th, 2018 7:02:59 AM
Falso takes a deep breath and drops to one knee.

My magic, it feels wrong in my brain. I am not surprised I am ineffective. The grass... what doe it want of me? Faith in it?

Falco is clearly having an existential crisis.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Wednesday June 20th, 2018 2:11:40 PM
Elyas takes a moment to ready himself again, searching for the next target.

"Well done my friends! that went surprisingly well.

"Does anyone see what came out of the big guy in that last wave? it should be getting to us soon whatever it is."

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=21 ;
Wednesday June 20th, 2018 4:06:01 PM
Finnian let's out a sigh of relief and draws a few arrows from his rapidly depleting quiver and sticks them point down into the ground next to him. He then grabs the last full quiver out of his pack and straps it to his belt. He scans the grass for the next wave. "I didn't, he says to Elyas, " but you are right. We need to stay on guard."

[perception = 21]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=27 ;
Wednesday June 20th, 2018 5:00:33 PM
(Perception=27)
Tsak is unhappy with his efforts in this fight and silently vows to do better.
He takes a moment to concentrate on all his senses to gain any insight on what else may be coming the way of the petals.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +2 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +0 1d4-2 x2| Status: See Below
Wednesday June 20th, 2018 5:45:50 PM
"More great work, Petals! We have many hostiles inbound on ground level, moving fast. I’d say we have about 30 seconds before they reach us! Let’s not repeat the mistake of letting them swarm only a few melee combatants when they get here. Meanwhile, I quite like the shorty stuff you guys have been doing."

(OOC: That’s 5 rounds before the ones Rolth spotted reach us.)

Protective Ward +1 AC (deflection) 3/3
Fatigued 10/14 -2 STR, -2 DEX (so -1 to hit, -1 dam, -1 AC, -1 REF), no run or charge
Magic Fang 18/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected)
Blur 4/60 (20% miss chance)
sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks
(Rage used 7/10, not currently active)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened, Blurred, Shielded (2)
Wednesday June 20th, 2018 6:02:14 PM
Hey Finnian, how long do those vines last? Do you think they'll still be there when the next critters approach?

Another lull in the action. Round 21--DM

Wednesday June 20th, 2018 9:48:37 PM

Kiwina notes that a fire would not easily spread on the grass as it is too green.

Sable takes a look around. Sable Highlight to display spoiler: {Something is indeed coming from the second wave of creatures created and released by the maddened Sarr. He cannot make out what it is, but it is moving along the ground rapidly. Whatever they are, there appear to be a lot of them. Rolth estimates they have about four rounds before they come into view. Nothing new to the left or the right.}

Falco takes a deep breath and drops to one knee. Falco Highlight to display spoiler: {. As you touch the grass you feel a slight tingle in the tips of your fingers. Or do you? It was so faint it could have been your imagination….}

Elyas takes a moment to ready himself again, searching for the next target.

Finnian lets out a sigh of relief and prepares for the next wave. Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: { Something is indeed coming from the second wave of creatures created and released by the maddened Sarr. You cannot make out what it is, but it is moving along the ground rapidly. Whatever they are, there appear to be a lot of them.}

Tsak uses the pause to take a close look. Tsak Highlight to display spoiler: { You see that something is indeed coming from the second wave of creatures created and released by the maddened Sarr. You cannot make out what it is, but it is moving along the ground rapidly and there appears to be a lot of them. Given their rate of speed, you estimate they have about four rounds before they come into view.}

Rolth complements the Petals and informs them that more are coming.

Gothruk asks about the duration of the entangle.

The battles rages on in every direction except to the rear. Motion appears in the grass before the petals, but it is too far away for anyone to discern what may be coming. A brief break seems to be the case.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:19; Touch:16; Flat:17; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+7=26 ;
Wednesday June 20th, 2018 10:39:49 PM
Satisfied that the grass will not burn easily, Kiwina examines the lay of the land between the party and the power in the distance. Is the party in a clearing, and does the grass continue pretty much unitformly ahead of them? (perception = 26)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Thursday June 21st, 2018 2:51:26 AM
”I cannot make out what these things that are swarming our way are, but they are fast and low to the ground. They should be here in about 24 seconds or so.”, says Sable.

If he does not get a clear shot and they are 1 round out, he will switch back to greatsword.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +2 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +0 1d4-2 x2| Status: See Below
Thursday June 21st, 2018 4:10:48 AM
Rolth looks forward to a few more moments of rest, as he has almost caught his breath from the first fight. He will spend his time bolstering the spirits of his comrades and checking his grip on Morningstar and shield.

Protective Ward +1 AC (deflection) done for now
Fatigued 10/14 -2 STR, -2 DEX (so -1 to hit, -1 dam, -1 AC, -1 REF), no run or charge
Magic Fang 17/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected)
Blur 3/60 (20% miss chance)
sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks
(Rage used 7/10, not currently active)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday June 21st, 2018 6:46:06 AM
Did.... I know I felt something form the grass just then. What is it you need? I am already your defender though possibly the least among them.

He whispers to the grass.

"I will answer your call when this day is done. You will need people in the Wold."

He straightens up and prepares his crossbow.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday June 21st, 2018 3:29:16 PM
Finnian searches through his pack for a potion that he is pretty sure he still has.

[I believe that I still have my anything potion, I know that I didn't use it, but I'm not sure if it was Falco or I who gave the old woman the potion. If I gave it to her then we'll say that he didn't find what he was looking for.]

I'm worried that this could be a swarm, and if it is I may be useless

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=10 ;
Thursday June 21st, 2018 5:02:06 PM
Swarming creatures? I can help with that, but only slightly. I am running low on magic with this long fight, but I can use one more burst of flames I believe

Elyas looks out in the grass, watching for the swarm the others spotted
Perception = 10

Another lull in the action. Round 22--DM
Thursday June 21st, 2018 6:48:10 PM
Round 22

Kiwina takes a closer look and observes that they are in a region of shorter grass, about knee length to a human that is about two hundred feet in diameter, the Petals being in the approximate center. Beyond this the grass height approaches six to eight feet, making seeing anything approaching farther away than that difficult to see. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { He sees also that a large group of creatures appear to be rapidly approaching, their passage marked by the motion of the grass as they move through it. He estimates they will hit the clearing in about three rounds.}

Sable informs the others of approaching danger and has his bow ready.
[You can take a shot when they are about 100 feet out, when they clear the taller grass. Roll a readied action and approximate target; e.g. left, middle, right. Target is AC 15.]

Rolth enjoys the temporary break.

Falco whispers something then stands with crossbow ready..

Finnian searches through his pack for a potion that he is pretty sure he still has and finds it.

Elyas worries about a swarm, but can discern nothing in the tall waving grass.

And the battle ranges all around and before them as they wait what is rapidly approaching them in the tall, tall grass.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened, Blurred, Shielded (2)
Thursday June 21st, 2018 6:52:38 PM
Rats? Bats? Smaller? If they're too small our weapons won't do anything against them. If they're rat sized then we could still put a dent in with our swords and bows, though a morning star would probably do better. Get more of them at once. Questions and explains Gothruk.
A fire blast through the middle of them could work nicely. Make sure you make it count Falco!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday June 21st, 2018 9:13:35 PM
Tsak puts his crossbow away and readies his falchion.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=24 ; 3d6+5=21 ;
Friday June 22nd, 2018 2:24:48 AM
Roll to hit middle, AC 24, 21 points of damage.

Sable will draw and be ready to shoot twice next round.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +2 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +0 1d4-2 x2| Status: See Below
Friday June 22nd, 2018 3:01:34 AM
Rolth shifts from paw to paw, waiting impatiently for the next wave, morningstar at the ready.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday June 22nd, 2018 6:44:08 AM
"Could be a swarm. I hope it is not a swarm. Not much I can do to one. Well I guess color spray."

spells memorized
2nd— Xglitterdust(DC 17)X, glitterdust(DC 17), summonmonster II
1st—color spray(DC 15), XgreaseX, X]mage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:19; Touch:16; Flat:17; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened
Friday June 22nd, 2018 11:22:11 AM
"I don't like this," Kiwina says while swapping out weapons. Indicating the center of the battles, he continues, "I'd be much happier if we could take the fight towards that thing. But we'd be fighting the grass as well as whatever creatures come."

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Friday June 22nd, 2018 2:11:53 PM
"I don't know about that, Kiwina! I'm much happier forcing that creature to expend energy to spread himself all across the battlefield. I don't think there is much we could do to him by ourselves, much like that orb on the bridge!"

Elyas just stands ready, holding an action to cast another protective bubble (3rd use of the power today) as soon as enemies are in sight.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=30 ; d20+6=13 ; d8+1=3 ;
Friday June 22nd, 2018 7:09:24 PM
Finnian tucks the bottle into the top of his empty quiver for quick access and prepares to fire his bow. [b] "I don't know if it's a swarm. I only caught a glimpse of them. He peers harder into the grass and sees as well as he can [Natural 20 for a 30 perception] he readies to fire his bow. [readied action firing at the same as Sable, but 13 to hit and 3 points damage if it does]

Another lull in the action. Rounds 23 through 25--DM d20=11 ; d20=18 ; d20=6 ; d20=10 ; d20=7 ; d20=12 ; d20=13 ; d20=13 ; d20=9 ; d20=9 ; d20=15 ;
Saturday June 23rd, 2018 8:27:22 AM

Rounds 22

The Petals wait anxioulsy for the appearance of what is approaching through the grass.

Tsak switches to falchion

Sable readies a shot.

Elyas stands ready to cast another protective bubble.

Finnian’s senses are intensely focused. Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: { Finnian sees the ants, or course, but more terrifying, there is something very large behind them. Its massive body rises above the eight foot tall grass and it moves steadily toward your position. You can tell it is a quadruped and its head swings from side to side as it runs toward you, revealing two large tusks protruding on either side of of incredibly long, flexible nose. He estimates it will be on the Petals in about five rounds. }

The grass parts in a burst of motion. Charging toward the Petals are ants the size of a pony. Sable and Finnian drop the first one with their shots, leaving eleven more remaining. They scurry toward the party, their six legs carrying them rapidly through the grass. That is, until they hit the area of the entangle spell. Seven of them get grabbed by the animated vegetation. The remaining four continue forward, but their progress is impeded. They are now about forty feet in front of the leading Petals and should be able to close next round--provided they, too, are not entangled.

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Giant Ants AC 13 (charging)

Ant1 Dead by Sable
Ant2 HP 15 Entangled
Ant3 HP 18
Ant4 HP 18 Entangled
Ant5 HP 18 Entangled
Ant6 HP 18 Entangled
Ant7 HP 18 Entangled
Ant8 HP 18
Ant9 HP 18
Ant10 HP 18 Entangled
Ant11 HP 18 Entangled
Ant12 HP 18

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+3=11 ; d20+3=16 ; 3d6+5=17 ; 2d6+5=9 ;
Saturday June 23rd, 2018 11:33:44 AM
Sable’s first shot missed, second shot hits Ant8 for 9 points.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Saturday June 23rd, 2018 11:34:23 AM
Sable will quick draw his greatsword after firing.

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened
Saturday June 23rd, 2018 12:20:07 PM
Kiwina finishes his weapon swap, and is now armed with shortspear and shortsword. "Forgive me, Elyas, I didn't explain myself well. I was not wishing for only the Petals to go to the center, but for us to meet the other groups fighting in the center. I'm still laboring under the fear that once that thing sees the battle going badly, it might seek to flee, and from here we can do nothing about that."

Ongoing effects:
Sickened: –2 penalty on all attack, weapon damage rolls; saving throws; skill and ability checks.
Blur: 6/60 (20% miss chance)
Mage Armor: +4 AC for 3 hours* (changes noted in header)

* Earlier I had said 1 hour, but while marking it off the sheet noticed that was a greater anything potion. Not that the difference between 600 rounds and 1800 rounds will really matter.

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=21 ; d8+1=7 ;
Saturday June 23rd, 2018 2:59:18 PM
Elyas was expecting a swarm of little ants, and is a bit surprised by a smaller swarm of giant ants. these may still burn nicely but are too far away still for that.

instead, elyas fires a crossbow bolt at the closest ant (#9)

21 to hit, 7 damage! not too bad

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+4=18 ; 2d6+4=10 ; d20+4=12 ; 2d6+4=15 ; d20+4=15 ; 2d6+4=9 ; d20+4=18 ; 2d6+4=11 ;
Saturday June 23rd, 2018 5:59:40 PM
Gothruk, seeing several insectoids charging towards him prepares to hold the line. He'd teach the overgrown pests to fear us, even if only briefly.

Readied To-Hit=18, Damage=10
AOO1 To-Hit=12, Damage=15, Miss
AOO2 To-Hit=15, Damage=9
AOO3 To-Hit=18, Damage=11

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below d20+3=20 ; d8+1=2 ;
Saturday June 23rd, 2018 7:06:01 PM
Rolth is heartened by his stalwart colleagues and finally catches his breath after the strenuous fight against the wolf riders. (Fatigue ends at the end of round 25, just in time!)

He readies an attack with his morning star to strike the first ant to come within five feet. He'll go for a wounded one if he has a choice of such targets. (To hit = 20, damage = 2 sigh, worst barbarian ever :))

Magic Fang 21/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected)
Blur 7/60 (20% miss chance)
sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks
(Rage used 7/10, not currently active)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below
Sunday June 24th, 2018 8:48:52 AM
And in response to Kiwina, Rolth opines, "We were charged with holding the circle, not seeking battle with the Power directly. Perhaps we could close the circle slowly, along with the other groups, once we have worn it down some more. Otherwise, I think we would be slain before we could even reach the thing, given its tremendous reach. For now, we have more pressing matters, with an army of ants approaching!"

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=17 ; d20+4=11 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+11=18 ;
Monday June 25th, 2018 2:01:14 AM
"I... I think the battle is coming to us. These ants are only the beginning. There's something else back there and it's terrifying. Over 8feet tall on all fours with tusks on both sides of a long nose. I've heard of creatures such as this, but I've never seen one with my own eyes." he fires at one of the entangled ants. And hits with the first arrow, but looses sight and can't tell if the second one hit. [17 to hit for 6 damage, and does an 11 hit an entangled?]

[knowledge nature=18, is it an elephant?]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=29 ; d20+4=23 ; d6=4 ; d20+4=14 ; d6=1 ;
Monday June 25th, 2018 7:07:17 AM
"Moving forward a bit after we kill things makes sense. We need to be careful though, the distance has helped to keep things spread out."

"Oh that is big!" {KNow Nature: 29}

Best to get back to the fight, I can think about the grass later.

He levels his crossbow and fires at eight.

{Hit: 23 Dam: 4 | Crit Confirm: 14 Crit Dam: 1}

spells memorized
2nd— Xglitterdust(DC 17)X, glitterdust(DC 17), summonmonster II
1st—color spray(DC 15), XgreaseX, X]mage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation

"Oh, that is big!" Round 26--DM Post d20=1 ; d20=10 ; d20=1 ; d20=19 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=19 ; d3=1 ; d20+2=9 ;
Monday June 25th, 2018 9:25:23 PM

Sable’s first shot missed, but his second shot hits Ant8, the he switches to his greatsword.

Kiwina stands ready with spear and sword.

Elyas corrects for the size of the ants and fires a successful shot at ant 9.

Gothruk, seeing several insectoids charging towards him prepares to hold the line.

Rolth regains his breath and readies to attack. He reminds Kiwina there charge was to hold the circle.

Finnian warns the others that something big is coming behind the ants. It resembles an elephant but seems bigger than what Finnian recalls. And, it is clearly suffering from the bloodgrass disease. He fires twice and one arrow hits ant 7.

Falco recognizes the beast that is approaching behind the ants. Falco Highlight to display spoiler: {"Looking like an oversized elephant covered in shaggy brown fur, it is clearly a mastodon! Its tusks are deadly and it likes to charge and trample its foes.}
He levels his crossbow and fires at ant eight, hitting it between the joints of its chitinous shell.

Ant 8 is the only lead ant to resist the grabbing grass, he runs forward and attacks Rolth who responds with a readied at. Gothruk hits it with his readied attack. That, added to the damage caused by Sable’s, Rolth’s, and Finnian’s attacks, kills it.

Only three of the previously entangled ants were able to break free. They move forward, hindered by the spell.

Closing in rapidly is a giant beast. It towers over the eight foot tall grass. Its head bear two enormous sweeping ivory tusks, flanking a long, prehensile snout. Standing about twelve foot at the shoulder, its body is covered with shaggy brown fur, caked and matted with blood. The elephantine beast is clearly infected with the bloodgrass disease.

As its catches sight of the Petals, it raises its head, lifted its snout high in the air, blaring a blast in rage and defiance, as it continues its charge toward you.

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Giant Ants AC 15 (normal); AC 13 (charging); AC 13 (entangled)

Ant2 HP 15
Ant3 HP 18 Entangled
Ant4 HP 18 Entangled
Ant5 HP 18 Entangled
Ant6 HP 18 Entangled
Ant7 HP 18 Entangled - 6 Finnian
Ant8 HP DEAD by Sable, Falco, Rolth, and Gothruk
Ant9 HP 18 - 7 Elyas Entangled
Ant10 HP 18
Ant11 HP 18
Ant12 HP 18 Entangled

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below d20+3=9 ;
Monday June 25th, 2018 9:34:56 PM
Rolth looks down at his morningstar, smiles, and says, "Kills bugs dead!" Satisfied with our current strategy, he readies another morningstar swing for the next foe who comes within his reach, but is perhaps a bit too smug. (To hit = 9, miss)

Magic Fang 22/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected)
Blur 8/60 (20% miss chance)
sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks
(Rage used 7/10, not currently active)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+3=11 ;
Monday June 25th, 2018 10:08:36 PM
Kiwina shifts his position slightly, but does not enter the entangled area. "Rolth, three ants is hardly an army, and thanks to our companions that is all that approach."

Readied AOO in case an ant gets close enough: to hit = 11, misses

Ongoing effects:
Sickened: –2 penalty on all attack, weapon damage rolls; saving throws; skill and ability checks.
Blur: 8/60 (20% miss chance)
Mage Armor: +4 AC (changes noted in header)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=25 ; 6d6+18=42 ;
Tuesday June 26th, 2018 1:03:29 AM
Sable is ready to either aoo or strike next enemy within reach, 25 to hit (crit) for 42 damage.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 26th, 2018 6:16:11 AM
Tsak is rueing his decision to start with his sword.
He uses the turn to put it away and grab his crossbow.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=14 ; d6=4 ;
Tuesday June 26th, 2018 6:55:12 AM
There is a frantic note to Falco's voice as he lets the Petals know what is going on.

"Umm.. guys that is a mastodon! We might be in big trouble here, no way we can beat that if it gets close!"

He levels his crossbow at one of the ants {12} and fires another bolt. {Hit: 14 | Dam: 4}

spells memorized
2nd— Xglitterdust(DC 17)X, glitterdust(DC 17), summonmonster II
1st—color spray(DC 15), XgreaseX, X]mage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=10 ; d8+1=7 ;
Tuesday June 26th, 2018 2:17:34 PM
Elyas looks up briefly to see the massive red beast coming, but gauges that it is too far away to try hitting with spells just yet. he fires again at ant 9

10 to hit
7 damage if that is somehow a hit

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=7 ; d20+4=23 ; d8+1=5 ;
Tuesday June 26th, 2018 4:47:29 PM
Worried about the mastodon Finnian misses his first shot, but quickly recovers and fires again at the entangled ant 7 [5 damage]

"anyone know if it is vulnerable to anything. My thought is that at least fire might scare it."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+4=6 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=11 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=17 ; 2d6+4=8 ; d20+4=18 ; 2d6+4=14 ;
Tuesday June 26th, 2018 8:15:53 PM
Gothruk readies another attack wondering if the elephant thing will try and avoid the ants when it charges or if they are also in very real danger of being trampled.

Readied To-Hit= 6, Damage=12
AOO1 To-Hit=11, Damage=12
AOO2 To-Hit=17, Damage=8
AOO3 To-Hit=18, Damage=14

"We might be in big trouble here..." Round 27--DM Post d20=6 ; d20=8 ; d20=1 ; d20=1 ; d20=12 ; d20=5 ; d20=19 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=9 ; 2d8+18=28 ; d20=15 ;
Tuesday June 26th, 2018 11:15:57 PM

Rolth congratulates himself on the kill and waits for more.

Kiwina also is ready to attack any ant that overcomes the enchanted terrain.

Sable is ready to strike the next enemy within reach, but nothing makes it. save that result!

Tsak switches to ranged weapons.

Falco warns about the impending mastodon and takes a shot at one of the ants.

Elyas focuses on the closer foes, but misses with his attack.

Finnian hits ant 7 with his second shot.

Gothruk stands ready for more and ponders elephants and ants. .

The lead ants cannot escape their entanglement. Ants 2 and 11 get grabbed again. Ant 10 charges, manages to stay up through the grease, and survives the readied attacks of Rolth and Gothruk. After this heroic effort to get there, its attack is unable to get through Rolth’s defenses.

Behind these insects, the mastodon continues its charge. As it breaks clear of the tall grass, it shakes its head in rage, releasing another thunderous blast from its massive trunk without slackening in its rush toward the Petals. Gothruk finds his answer as the maddened beast runs right over the ant in its way, squishing it like a bug. It also appears that the clinging vegetation is little match for the thundering bulk as it hurtles toward the Petals, slowed but without much likelihood of it being halted.

As if in reply to the beast’s trumpet, the Sarr issues forth yet another wave of creatures. It significantly depletes itself with this release. The sky between the colossus and the Petals is filled with hundreds of birds, audible even at this distance. They take a moment in apparent confusion, then, seemingly filled with purpose, streak toward the waiting Petals.

But first the Petals have to survive the charging pachyderm...

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Giant Ants AC 15 (normal); AC 13 (charging); AC 13 (entangled)

Ant2 HP 15 Entangled
Ant3 HP 18 Entangled
Ant4 HP 18 Entangled
Ant5 HP 18
Ant6 DEAD by mastodon
Ant7 HP 12 - 5 Finnian Entangled
Ant9 HP 11 Entangled
Ant10 HP 18
Ant11 HP 18 Entangled
Ant12 HP 18 - 4 by Falco Entangled

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened
Wednesday June 27th, 2018 12:20:19 AM
Kiwina moves away from the rest of the Petals, watching the massive beast to see if it continues towards the remainder of the party or notices him. He readies an action to take his remaining 50' move either to go away from the creature if it charges towards him or to follow behind it and hopefully catch up if it heads into the remainder of the group.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Wednesday June 27th, 2018 3:31:16 AM
Sable has eyes for the beast, confident that it will likely reach him first - time to put everything he has into carving up its flank as it charges past... (holding the result)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below d20+3=11 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=3 ;
Wednesday June 27th, 2018 6:44:33 AM
Rolth attacks ant 10 ineffectually, distracted by the looming monstrosity. (morningstar = 11, miss, paw 1 = 8, miss, paw 2 = 3, miss) He then takes a five foot step back and calls out to Tsak, "Tsak, I suggest you move back and left, so we can envelope this thing once it reaches us. Perhaps we can make it lash out in all directions rather than concentrating on any one of us!"

Magic Fang 23/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected)
Blur 9/60 (20% miss chance)
sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks
(Rage used 7/10, not currently active)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday June 27th, 2018 7:01:15 AM
This is the best I can do folks. Lets hope it slows that thing down."

Falco once again causes a burst of glittering particles to burst around a few of the ants and the mastodons head. {Glitterdust DC17 - yellow circle on map} As soon as the spell is cast he tries to get a little more distance.

"Might be good to scatter. No need to be bowling pins for that things."

spells memorized
2nd— Xglitterdust(DC 17)X, Xglitterdust(DC 17)X, summonmonster II
1st—color spray(DC 15), XgreaseX, X]mage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=11 ;
Wednesday June 27th, 2018 11:30:44 AM
Elyas watches nervously as the large creature continues towards the group, but is still not able to bring his more damaging fire spells to bear. he continues working on the ants while the big one approaches, but he is too distracted by the onrushing elephant to actually hit.

crossbow to hit = 11

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=21 ; d8=7 ;
Wednesday June 27th, 2018 3:05:11 PM
(OOC: apologies, working 12 hr shifts & doing this on the mobile on a train. Cant get to D20. Ill move as Rolth suggests.)
Attack=21, damage=(7+1)=8
Tsak heeds Rolths call and repositiions himself before letting fly with a bolt at Ant #5.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=20 ; d8+1=8 ;
Wednesday June 27th, 2018 3:47:53 PM
[Ooc I don't know what the map looks like and how far this beast is so I guess I'll move and fire once]

He hits the ant that he hit before, and it looks like the shot killed it, but in the confusion it's hard to tell [hit 20,damage 8] Ant 7

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+4=9 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=21 ; 2d6+4=9 ; 2d20+4=19 ; d20+4=20 ; 2d6+4=10 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=7 ; 2d6+4=10 ; 2d6+4=7 ;
Wednesday June 27th, 2018 5:53:21 PM
Gothruk readies his attack for the elephant, if it cannot get into range then he'll hit an ant.

Readied To-Hit= 9, Damage=12
AOO1 To-Hit=21, Damage=9
Accident =19
AOO2 To-Hit=20, Damage=10
AOO3 To-Hit=24, Confirm critical= 7, not likely Damage=10

Things are a changing... Round 28--DM Post d20+7=22 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+1=9 ; d20=1 ; d20=13 ; d20=6 ; d20=2 ; d20+2=3 ; 2d8+18=31 ;
Wednesday June 27th, 2018 10:54:47 PM
Kiwina repositions in preparation for the charging mastodon’s approach.

Sable stands ready.

Rolth tries unsuccessfully to deal with the ant that is on him.

Falco hits the charging mastodon with glitterdust. Expect for sparkling, the giant elephant seems unfazed. The surviving ants in the area, however, are all blinded.

Elyas fires a shot, but misses the mark.

Tsak hits ant 5 and Finnian kills ant 7

Gothruk stands ready.

Ant 3 breaks free and moves forward.
Ant 10 tries to step forward, but slips in the grease.
All other ants are either entangled, blinded, or both.

The mastodon charges forward, crushing the ants in its path. Five more insects are destroyed by the dauntless bloody juggernaut.(Ants 11, 2, 7, 10 and 12)

As it gets nearer to the Petals, the maddened beast appears to select Rolth as its target, lowering its head to aim its blood drenched tusks at the awaiting taur. Sable’s greatsword lashes out, cutting deeply into its shoulder. Gothruk misses his first swing, but cuts a shallow gash at the base of its prehensile nose with his second.

The massive’s juggernaut's momentum carries it toward the awaiting Rolth. Its sickly sweet breath nearly chokes the liontaur and then… Its forelegs buckle and it tumbles forward into Rolth. Rolth, take 31 points of trample damage or DC 29 reflex save for half. Even as it plows into the taur, the giant creature transforms into a tall and large clump of grass. Though slightly tinged red, the blades appear to be normal Sarr grasses. The ants, too, transform into harmless grass, the animus that drove them apparently departed.

It appears you have held the circle long enough. Everywhere you look, you see the Sarr-spawn creatures have transformed into ordinary grasses. The flock of birds heading toward the Petals drops from the air, disappearing from sight as its members return to the plain. If you are sickened, Highlight to display spoiler: {You realize that the bloodgrass mutation is gone! You are no longer sick.}

All is quiet.

Then there is a huge writhing as three final gigantic creatures emerge from the depleted Sarr. Even at this distance, the terrible rending sound of their eruption causes you to wince. So large are they -- a hundred or two hundred feet high each -- that in emerging they rip the Sarr asunder! These three figures seem familiar to those who encountered images when you broke the crystals that had infected your homelands: they are the mysterious figures, here born as the new powers of the Sargrass Plains.

One with the oak leaf circlet transforms into a gigantic treant.

Another on stilts, transforms into the mother of all Sarr moths.

Yet another with wings, transforms into a series of flickering bestial shapes.

All three speak together in unison. Their voices entwine together in not quite harmony. Through most of their proclaimation their words are together, but at key points each one uses a distinct word. Though spoken simultaneously, these words are are distinctly discernible.

“WE ARE THE SARR REBORN-BORN-EVOLVED!

WE THANK YOU, HEROES OF THE WOLD, FOR YOUR PART IN BRINGING THE PLAINS BACK TO THE WOLD!”

“WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR ROLE IN ENDING-TAMING-CURING THE THREAT-CHALLENGE-DANGER OF THE BLOODGRASS.”

“WE HAVE CONCEDED-AGREED-VOWED THAT WE MUST NOT WAR AMONG OURSELVES, FOR THAT WOULD DESTROY OUR HOME FOREVER.”

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=26 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 12:03:22 AM
Sable relaxes and begins to examine the world around him. (Perception 26)

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Annoyed d20+8=9 ; d20+4=6 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 12:05:45 AM
"I'm not sure that's good enough," Kiwina says, clearly enough to his companions but perhaps not to creatures a hundred feet high.

He looks at the others, ready to begin tending to any wounded. Rolth appears worst off. If he is unconscious, Kiwina tries first aid to stabilize him. Kiwina also tries to treat deadly wounds before the wand is broken out. (Rolls: 9 and 6, both fail.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday June 28th, 2018 6:46:30 AM
As the mastodon charges forward and runs over Rolth. Before he can even think to call out or try and aid him the creature... turns to grass?

There is a new power in the Wold!

Falco drops to one knee as the large figures speaks and talks very quietly to himself.

"There is a new power. I feel I will need to serve this power in some way."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-4/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below
Thursday June 28th, 2018 6:58:55 AM
As the mastodon charges in, Rolth turns to his fellow Petals and japes, "Remember that drinking song, 101 Uses for a Dead Liontaur? I think number 92 was 'Speed Bump'!" just before he goes down in a bloody heap with a sickening crunch under the feet of the raging beast.

(OOC: At -4 HP and dying. Medic!)

Magic Fang 24/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected)
Blur 10/60 (20% miss chance)
(Rage used 7/10, not currently active)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20=1 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 7:07:50 AM
Gothruk panics seeing Rolth get run over by such a large animal. Gothruk tries to help Kiwina put him back together. Heal = 1. Gothruk doesn't help at all and may even detract from Rolth getting aid by starting to yell. "Oh gods, he's dead!"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-4/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below d20=4 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 7:12:29 AM
(OOC: Forgot the save. reflex = not enough :)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Thursday June 28th, 2018 12:33:35 PM
Seeing the giant beast barreling into their lines, Elyas pulls back his hand, dropping his crossbow to the ground. he summons his last scorching ray of the day, and is just about to burn a hole in the grass creature when it suddenly turns to grass!

Holding the spell, Elyas looks around for a moment, not believing that it is over. hearing the booming voices of the new arrivals, Elyas is finally able ot take a breath and release the spell uncast.

Is everyone ok? I can't believe we did it!

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=8 ; d8+1=8 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 4:15:24 PM
Finnian drops his bow and runs to Rolth's aid, but the adrenaline from the fight has him stumbling over himself and he can't seem to figure out what is wrong "he's right Rolth is dead" Finnian announces in a panic [Heal=8] (no reason to try this wand then.. ) "I won't let the Wold take you" he pleads in desperation as he searchers through his pack for the wand tucked into his belt. He feels a stab in his side and looks down to see it poking him. After Dr. Gothruk and Nurse Finnian's thorough examination he is completely without hope that magical healing will bring him back from the clutches of death, but in vain he tries the wand. [heals 8,technically next round]

Times are a changin'--DM Post
Thursday June 28th, 2018 7:22:23 PM

As you see and hear the three new Immortal Powers of the Sargrass, a mist rises from the Plains and forms into a light grey cloud over the three newborn immortals at the center of your circle. In the rising mists you see the avatars of gods ... a great silver dragon ... a greater gold dragon ... an all-seeing eye ... a waxing moon ... a blue-eyed dove ... and others besides.

"Oh hello!" You jump in alarm as you are greeted by a small fellow who appears in the middle of your group! He was not there a second ago! He is a funny-looking thing, with a body shaped kind of like a strawberry, but with long spindly arms and short spindly legs. He has mud on his feet -- red glowing mud, though the redness fades away after just a moment. Something about him seems a little bit infernal ... the tiny horns? The scaly skin? Something. But surely no evil demon could sport such an honestly happy grin!

Know Planes or Religion DC14: Highlight to display spoiler: { You deduce that this is Gimp, messenger of Gargul! }
Know Planes or Religion DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: { Is it possible that this being has recently been walking in mud made of dirt mixed with Woldsblood? }

"Well, now! Nicely done! NICELY done, indeed," the happy outsider declares. "While you all distracted that crazy Sarr, the gods have set things to right and anchored the Plains right where they belong. Good job."

The funny fellow walks over to downed liontaur "What's this? Slacking off? Lying down on the job? We can't have that!" He touches Rolth with a thin, twisted finger ... and raises he is immediately revived! Rolth, Highlight to display spoiler: {Rolth is at full hit points.}

Without any further regard for the barbarian, the short guy glances down at his hands and then says formally, "The blood of the Wold has returned where it belongs. The infection called the Bloodgrass is beaten back and tamed. The Plains, preserved by the power of the Fey Queen, are returned and tied into the Wold as they should be. And now life will spring anew throughout this land. You who have responded to the call of the gods, you have earned a place in the history of the Wold, and you have the gratitude of the gods." Successful perception check DC15 and Sable: Highlight to display spoiler: {You note that this speech was actually jotted down on the fellow's palms.}

The goofy devil bows and tips an invisible hat to you. He grins again.

It takes a double take as its eyes glance toward Falco. Eyes narrowing, it pauses then muses aloud ”This should be interesting.”

Then it brings its attention back to the entire group, "You got questions, ask 'em. You wanna gripe? I'm all ears. If we're done, then it's time to send you home."

In the center of the large circle, you see the three new Powers merging with the mist and joining the gods.

Successful separate perception check DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the same small fellow, or his identical siblings, talking with other groups of heroes, too!}

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Annoyed d20+9=22 ; d20+9=17 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 7:43:16 PM
(Rolls: perception = 22 & 17, respectively)

Kiwina looks at the strange, strawberry imp for a moment, then lets out a soft snort. There is a question he tried to get answered before, but nobody would. He does not think this creature will do better, but prepares to ask after everyone else has had a chance to have their questions taken more seriously.

I hope he realizes home is a ship.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=14 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 9:31:04 PM
Home sounds nice to Sable...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below d20+10=22 ; d20+10=27 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 9:32:05 PM
Rolth sits up with a gasp, then clambers to his paws. "You do NOT want to know what's under those grasstodons! I saw things I can never unsee, things that touched me! He pats himself all over to make sure all his bits are in order, after the savage trampling, and is surprised to find himself whole. He takes a closer look around and spies our apparent benefactor, noting his use of cue cards for his speech. (Perception = 22) Rolth nods to the strange fellow and turns his gaze outward, trying to take in what has happened while he was out--only to discover similar envoys talking to the other heroes in the distance. (Perception =27)

He thinks to himself, Home, where is home now? Does Liontaur Isle remain? Or is my home wherever I tread with these proud Petals? Or the WLA, which helped us with advice when we were in the Vale of Twilight and will hopefully do so again? Ah, it is too much right now, I think I'll just bask in this glorious day for the nonce! After about ten seconds of basking, though, his mind flits back to the berryman.

"A question, did you say, why yes, I do believe I have one. How might we best set ourselves on the path to reunite the taur races in Nobility?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=21 ;
Friday June 29th, 2018 12:10:04 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=21 Pass)
Questions? Nothing comes to mind for Tsak.
Home. What an interesting concept; maybe I'll create one someday, but for now adventure awaits.

Tsak notices that the other groups on the plain appear to be having a similar conversation with a similar being. This doesn't seem any more odd than anything else that's happened recently and he thinks nothing more of it.

Tsak is looking forward to a warm bed, a cold beer and a chance to sit with the petals and plot their next steps in the wold.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday June 29th, 2018 6:58:36 AM
Falco lets out a little yelp as the oddly shaped creature speaks behind him. Without thinking a little glob of acid starts to grow in his hand but he quickly dismisses the cantrip before it finishes.

"I have questions. This new power is it three aspects of one or three working together? What happened to the area the sargrass was in before it was recalled here?"

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+7=14 ; d20+7=21 ;
Friday June 29th, 2018 1:14:40 PM
Gothruk listens in especially curious about Rolth's question. To unite the taur races would be an awsome achievement.

I have a slightly less important question so answer the others first. Do you know why plants dislike this group so much? From the very start of the taurnimate with raspberry bushes and huge Taur hedges, to cutting and bleeding grass or many others examples. It seems one of us has been cursed by druids.

(two rolls are for perception checks fail and pass)

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=11 ; d20+4=15 ;
Friday June 29th, 2018 4:42:48 PM
After all the excitement, Elyas is not particularly perceptive, and has no knowledge about the creature that is talking to them. (perception of 11 and 15)

I do have a question. something that has been nagging at me since we first teleported off of our ship. How much time has elapsed between when we fought the mad crab and touched the crystal and now? Whne we returned home last time, the grass had grown out of control and there was no sign of the treants we had spoken to just a day before by our reckoning

Elyas is wondering just what might be left of their home after everything. if much time had gone by, there might not me much that can be saved. what between the zombie taurs, blood-crazed treants and critters, and the grass itself... the islands might never be the same.

A conversational interlude--DM Post
Saturday June 30th, 2018 6:22:22 PM

The little creature looks at Rolth with an impish grin as the liontaur exclaims about his recent experience.
In response to his question, he intones pompously, "Noble is as noble does."

His answer to the halfling is similarly unsatisfying, "Given their nascency, I do not think they are yet named. Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the impression he does not know and does not want to admit it."}

"I would say that vegetation does not like this group because so many of you have very large feet," he answers with another impish grin.

He turns to the wizard, answering quite seriously this time, "Approximately one week is all. You will find much has changed and there is much work to do, but recognize the fact that the what you collectively have done here, truly has saved the Wold."

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Annoyed
Saturday June 30th, 2018 7:05:46 PM
Rolth's noble question reminds Kiwina of another question, but as he thinks about it, he realizes it might be Rolth's answer. "Rolth," Kiwina says,"I had a dream the other night. I dreamed of something very like that three-in-one Sarr thing, demanding that we answer its questions. But we responded with a question of our own -- Who will claim the children of Domi? I think we do. We go back, and see if the mixed-taur children are still there, and see that they are accepted, however grudgingly." Maybe he's wrong. The aumakua don't speak as often anymore as they did in his homeland.

In any case, "There is a question I asked throughout the taurnament that I never had satisfactorily answered. I am certain it has nothing to do with feet, though. What is the value of a rose?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below
Saturday June 30th, 2018 10:02:58 PM
Rolth is impressed with Kiwina's insight, and says so. "Perhaps it is so, much like the three aspects of the Sargrass are moving in greater harmony as well. I suggested as much to try to calm the parents earlier, but now I think there is an even greater likelihood that it is true. Once we return, we should look to their fate, and do what we can. Perhaps Elarorn and her family can assist, if they survived."

"Meanwhile, I've a mind to take care of some business after we get home, when the situation permits. We need to visit the Catacombs, if they still exist. And I have some training to catch up on, now that we have sufficient funds. What other things do we need to accomplish, my fellow Petals?"

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Monday July 2nd, 2018 2:29:17 AM
I have to check in with a few people, make some exchanges of weapons, and a nymph to visit at some point.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday July 2nd, 2018 7:03:11 AM
Falco sighs as Rolth speaks of all the things he would like to accomplish and the funds they have.

I am not sure what we have for funds, we seem to have killed a lot to little monetary reward. Still not my biggest concern. I... I think my days with the arcane may be coming to an end. Not sure what I should do.

He simply smiles and goes back to contemplating the new power in the Wold.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=5 ; d20=18 ;
Monday July 2nd, 2018 1:50:41 PM
[ooc dice rollers not working for me, or the drop down part at least so I rolled the perceptions as d20, Perception = 15, 28]

"hmmm, some sort of emissary I guess, I wonder if that's a copy of him or just the same species?" Finnian ponders as he listens to the creature answers the others questions. He has so many questions rattling around in his head but for now he is just tired. "Are the treants safe?" he asks in a breathy voice," I hope they survived this.... what every this was."

"I have some work to do as well Rolth. I need to finish this bow and I plan to continue my training with the WLA after we report back to them our part in this battle"

Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Monday July 2nd, 2018 3:28:52 PM
"How will we return to our island? can we travel the same way we have been for the last few hops?

Elyas isn't sure what comes next, and really hasn't even had time to think about all of the things that have happened since he got kidnapped and then fell in with this group. He feels a tight bond with them all after such a crazy adventure across plains, but doesn't know where they all might be planning on going next

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday July 2nd, 2018 6:39:09 PM
Ahh yes, the treants, the families and the nymph. It all seems like so much more than a week ago.
Tsak feels a strange compunction that, whilst he thoroughly enjoys the company of the petals, something is missing. A need for a different type of companionship is growing within him...

Epilogue--DM Post
Monday July 2nd, 2018 11:57:59 PM
The little guy answers Finnian seriously, ”We are only one and, yes, the treants are safe.”

When Elyas asks how you will return to your island, he replies, ”Like this.”

Suddenly you yourselves in that now familiar gray space, but without first experiencing the whirling colors. In front of you stands Mahyawu, the manfri you first spoke with, holding a bundle of woven cloth that is larger than his diminutive person.

”With much gratitude,” he says as he effortly hands over the bundle. As it is taken, he, but not the bundle, disappears and you find yourselves standing on the deck of the grass sailing ship where you left it.

Soon after your arrival, Ramsey hastily appears from within the captain’s cabin. ”Well, about time. I was starting to worry about you.”

As you unroll the bundle you realize it is a tapestry woven from fine grass fibers. About twelve feet wide by four feet high it depicts a plain of rolling grass. As you change the angle you gaze at it, different creatures appear to roam and fly across it: prairie swallows, a herd of huge grazing creatures with enormous forelegs and a strange rolling rear appendage, an occasional rapke, and an elusive tatzlwyrm. You are not sure how you know this, but you are certain that the cloth is fire resistant.

Within the cloth are several additional items:
A cloth bag also made of woven grass that contains several fine emeralds with a total value of 8000 gp.

A masterwork net woven of sargrass. It requires half the time to fold as a normal net. (One round if proficient with a net; two rounds if not.)

A masterwork lute made of hardened grass fibers. The fibers are woven in such a way that on the back of the lute, there appears a herd of wolves posed as if howling in unison. A note is attached by a string with the inscription, ”To Rolth, in appreciation for an epic poem.”

A grass fiber pouch containing a brass disk in the shape of a compass rose about six inches in diameter and half an inch thick. Within the pouch is another, smaller, pouch containing a compass. After a little experimentation it becomes obvious that the compass, rather than pointing north, always points to the disk.

For additional items
Highlight to display spoiler: { There are eight more items. Each player may choose from the following list the item found for their character. Do not worry about duplicates. There can be as many or as few of each item as is wanted. It is as if the gods knew exactly what each character would appreciate. If applicable, an item will be of the appropriate size for the character (e.g., small, medium, or large).

Another pouch of emeralds worth 2000 gp.

A cloak woven in an intricate weave of fine grass fiber. It tends to ripple to the eye even when no breeze is present. This is a +1 cloak of resistance. When the wearer is in grasslands, it functions as a cloak of elvenkind (2000 gp value).

A quiver made of grass fiber woven in a herringbone pattern of different shades of gray and brown. This functions as an efficient quiver (1800 gp).

A ring of braided steelgrass specially treated to be as hard as metal. This is a +1 ring of protection (2000 gp value). It provides a +2 deflection bonus when the wearer is in grasslands.

An amulet on a strand of braided grass. The amulet is made of hardened hide you recognize as being from a rapke. ]It functions as an amulet of natural armor +1 (2000 gp).

A backsack made of supple leather. Tooled into the leather of the outer flap is an image of the lodge house where you encountered the manfri. This functions as a handy haversack (2000 gp). Additionally, you can reach inside and retrieve a piece of ranthom jerky (enough for one person a day), a string made of grass fiber (50 feet per day, or a leather skin of water (enough for one person a day.)
}

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Experience. Everyone receives 2,000 xp and one hero point This point is in addition to the one earning for gaining a level,

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:02:12 AM
If he is being honest Falco is very excited by the idea of the gifts the group could receive. As the petals discover more and more of what has been found his smile stays fix but he wonders if this desire for stuff is really what he should be feeling.

His old curiosity kicks in as the magic items are revealed and he quickly looks for ideas as to how make things like them later. My focus may be changing but I think I will still be making magic artifacts one day.

{ooc: Need to think on the reward.}

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Annoyed
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:06:33 AM
Kiwina looks at the items and spies his name on a backpack. At first he seems a little disappointed, but that only lasts until he pulls out a waterskin. "With unlimited fresh water, I could sail far enough east to climb on the moon as it rises out of the ocean. Now that would be an adventure."

"You know, guys, we need to put this ship through her paces and see what she can do. We've sailed her on grass, but will she sail on other terrain? Can we take her to sea? And what are we going to call her?"

Maybe the Rose, he thinks

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:10:16 AM
"We did it! We're home! Hey, Ramsey, it's great to see you! Wow, look at this tapestry, could it be one of those magic gate things like in the stories? And the compass-disk thing, it's like a Petal Positioning System, we'll never be lost again! Ooh, and this lute, how lovely!" Rolth says as he essays an inexpert chord.

(OOC: For the gems, is that sale value or base value? I can't remember whether gems take a 50% loss)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 11:49:02 AM
"Ramsey! glad you are still here. has everything been ok here in our absence? The evil has been defeated and we have returned. Thank you for your aid, you have done well."

Elyas looks through the items they received.

This compass looks particularly interesting. if we leave it on the island we will never lose our way home. or do we leave it on the ship so we don't get lost while exploring new islands?

For himself, Elyas grabs an amulet that looks like hide from a Rapke. It was a fine hunt, and a mighty creature. I won't forget that day any time soon

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 3:34:39 PM
Gothruk marvels at the artwork on display. He collects his reward gratefully, a small pouch with several emeralds inside.

While he is awestruck by some of the magical items that the other petalspull from the tarp he knows that having a bit of money is always a good thing.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 4:58:27 PM
"We made it, and the treats are safe" finnian sighs feeling as though he can finally rest.

[ooc crazy day I'll look over eveyth thing tonight]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:34:13 PM
Tsak also finds a backpack with his name on it.
You're right Kiwina, this is the perfect gift for a ranger who's keen on exploring!

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:44:27 PM
A ring of braided steelgrass specially treated to be as hard as metal. This is a +1 ring of protection (2000 gp value). It provides a +2 deflection bonus when the wearer is in grasslands.

The ring (taken at random from the invisible list) looks perfect for Sable, especially given his grasslands affinity. He slips it on...

Epilogue continued--DM Post
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 11:09:26 PM

The Petals rightfully take joy in their gifts, each finding something just right for them.

Kiwina already is thinking of finding the horizon as he proposes putting their ship through its paces.

The compass and medallion suggest many potential uses and the Petals begin to explore them.

Ramsey beams at Elyas’ praise. ”Well, I haven’t done much, but I do have something for you,” he says shyly as he rushes below deck. He returns with a giant pot. Judging by the aroma of the vapors visibly rising from it, it appears to be filled with some type of savory stew.
”After you had been gone for awhile, I ventured into the village. When I told them who I worked for and that you stepped through a magic portal to save the Wold, they gave me all kinds of food to have ready for you if...uh, when you returned. I have been keeping something hot for you since then, in case Wold saving proved strenuous. Oh!,” he exclaims, slapping his head and running into the captain’s cabin. He returns with a tray of mugs in one hand and a cask in the other. ”I hope everyone likes ale. It’s very good.”

Anyone brave enough to try the stew will find that it is actually quite tasty. It appears Ramsey possesses a heretofore unknown talent. The ale is also quite tasty though it appears that the cask is about half empty before Ramsey starts filling the mugs.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 6:31:40 AM
Rolth likes Gothruk's choice and makes the same, tucking a bag of emeralds into his pouch as well. When he hears Ramsey's news, he exclaims, "Well done, Ramsey! Captain Kiwina, I nominate him for Quartermaster of the Rose, which by the way is a fine name for this vessel. Let us all eat and drink of this wonderful creation, in praise of Domi the Protector, Domi the Courageous, who has given us the strength to join in saving the Wold."

"Ramsey, how fares the village and the isle? What news of the treants? Of the other inhabitants in Chessford?"

As he listens, he joins Kiwina in checking over the ship. Does it float here too, or are we going to need help getting it to the water?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 7:52:43 AM
Falco finds a supple leather backpack that he quickly works out is a variation on a Handy Haversack. He picks it up with a smile. Not the most glamorous of magics but very practical when you are my size. Should allow me to carry as much as the big guys, almost.

"News would be good, the danger may be over but we might need to help clean up and repair."

He looks at the others. "We are all sticking together right? I feel I am at a crossroads in my role in the Wold but I am sure, whatever form my powers take, my place is with this team."

Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Annoyed
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 10:53:59 AM
Kiwina checks out the ship, looking for items needing repair and seeing how she handles herself where it sits. He and Rolth find the items the party gathered but could not use since they left Chessford -- "One of us should take these to the catacombs. I imagine all of us will end up going there soon enough. Need to sort through things and see what everyone wants, first."

"I suppose we should think about hiring Ramsey, too. And I would like to see Chessford myself."

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 12:27:21 PM
"The rose? I thought we were the 8-petaled rose. Seems funny to give our ship the same name as our group. But I suppose it is a better name than 'Vase' or 'Bush'. I have never been good at naming things..

Elyas happily eats a portion of the stew Ramsey prepared. This is quite good! have you had training as a cook?

to Falco, Elyas says "I do hope we stay together. But what is this you say about your role? what happened to you out there?"

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 1:25:25 PM
Gothruk piques up as Elyas points out that we've already named ourself the Eight peteled rose.

It kind if makes sense, each of us are petal of the rose and the ship is the stem-y part that is the centre. It might as well be a member of the group it'self.

Gothruk then tucks into the stew eating a hearty portion.

In response to Falco's question about us staying together he replies, I'm sticking around, I like all of you, couldn't ask for better people to have covering my back. And if this is just the beginning of our adventures then we'll have hundreds of good stories to tell by the time we're old and grey.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 2:07:25 PM
As great as the other items one in particular stands out to Finnian. He reaches down and pulls out a beautiful quiver. The alternating greys and browns make the quiver not only functional but a work of art. He throws off an empty quiver and deposits his remaining arrows into the new one. He feels a sense of accomplishment and pride while wearing the quiver, for it represents not only his status as an elite sharpshooter, but also his role in saving the Wold. "I'll need to replinish this" he jokes indicating the pitiful number of arrows poking out of the quiver.

"I too will be staying, but for now I need to get to work." He grabs a mug and takes a swig. Wiping is mouth he adds, "Ramsy this is delicious. Thank you for taking the time to prepare all of this." He stowes his current bow in the compartment in his quiver and draws out the half done bow from his pack. "If you don't mind I really do need to finish this before we run across anything else. My old bow is splintering and has become far to easy to draw." Finnian finds a place to set up and begins working on his bow.

Currently at 26/56 hours on the bow and will work until fatigued or exhausted to get as much done as he can, granted he's already tired.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 9:12:25 PM
Tsak forces himself to partake of someof the delicious stew before grabbing a tankard of ale. He thanks Ramsey profusely.
After a while he has a look thru the assortment of items that the company has picked up on its adventure so far.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Thursday July 5th, 2018 6:32:05 AM
Having a sudden realization that he does not know what is going on in his mind Falco quickly drops the backpack. Better to be flexiable I guess. Who knows what I will need soon.

He bends and picks up the bag of gems thinking gold is more usable.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Thursday July 5th, 2018 6:56:39 AM
Rolth blinks in surprise at the idea that the Petals might not remain together--it quite literally had not even occurred to him as a possibility. "Finnian and Gothruk, I too fully intend to stick around and continue our good works! Elyas, you might have bloomed later, but are no less a part of this wonderful fellowship. Imagine what we can accomplish together. Falco, my doughty friend, I my heart is warmed that you choose to stay, even though you are uncertain of your own path? Where does your spririt call you now, if not to the arcane?" He looks like he might break out in song or verse, but then seems too overcome by emotion to speak for a moment...then turns to more practical matters.

"Perhaps the treants can help carry the ship to water? They are quite powerful, and the ship not so large. Then we can make for Chessford, render what assistance is needed, and go shopping in the Catacombs! Kiwina, I like the idea of continuing Ramsey in our company, to help run the ship," he continues in a private aside.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday July 5th, 2018 10:48:17 AM
"Let us finish inspecting the ship first. We encountered her as a flying ship, and need to make sure she is suitably designed for water before we put her in or over it."

Kiwina is also taken aback by the thoight of the Petals spliiting up, although it is not a surprising question. His heart will always lie with the ocean, and he could see others being similarly affected by the Sarr.

(OOC: Have we determined the ship isn't still aloft?)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+7=23 ;
Thursday July 5th, 2018 12:44:13 PM
Gothruk will assist Kiwina in his search of the ship for any obvious problems, he's not that good when it comes to boats but has been on enough during his time as a petal to know roughly how things should be.
Perception = 23

Epilogue continued--DM Post
Thursday July 5th, 2018 10:06:19 PM
Rolth peppers Ramsey with questions, "How fares the village and the isle? What news of the treants? Of the other inhabitants in Chessford?"

”The village is doing great. When the blood grass died, everyone pitched in and starting repairing everything. The Wanderer’s Roost has a new owner. A little guy by the name of Amaretto. He’s quite the cook and knows his ale.” He emphasizes this last statement with a refill of his mug.

He responds to Elyas, ”Nah, I didn’t make this. I can’t even burn water. Amaretto cooked it up. I’ve just been keeping it hot for you.”

While others consider what to do next, Finnian finally gets some time to finish his bow and Kiwina and Gothruk make a careful inspection of the “Rose.

The ship appears to be a fine one. Double masted with fore and aft decks, its cabins are oversized to accommodate large creatures. The seamless hull is fabricated of tightly woven grass and there is no sign of pitch having ever been applied. Gothruk perceives that the hull is water tight without any sealer needed.

Profession Sailor 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Although the hull appears water tight, the Rose will still ship water during rain or high seas. There appears to be no means of removing water. Perhaps this was not a problem in the Sargrass, but on the seas it will definitely be an issue. Like a waterborne sailing vessel, there is ballast along the keel that will provide an effective bilge. To add a bilge pump that would solve the issue you estimate it would take four people with tools and materials about a day.}

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+6=25 ;
Thursday July 5th, 2018 10:41:07 PM
After finishing the excellent meal, Elyas spends some time below-decks and walking around the outside of the fantastical grass-ocean-worthy ship. He takes extensive notes in a book he keeps at his side and spends an hour or so working on calculations. (Profession Sailor check of 25).

Once he has finished a round, he shows some of his sketches to his companions.

It looks to me that this ship was designed specifically for its use on the sar plains. It has no way of removing water in a storm! But look here, it shouldn't be too hard to rig up a bilge pump. we could easily make this in a day

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=24 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+7=25 ;
Thursday July 5th, 2018 11:34:24 PM
(Roll: sailor = 24)

Like Elyas, Kiwina notes the need for a bilge pump. Elyas' sketches look good. "Let's do it." Mentally, he notes that although they found a set of tools onboard when they were modifying the boiler, a set of masterwork tools would make modifications and repairs easier. But he's not going to make that a priority right away.

He continues to look the ship over, making as thorough an inspection as he can. Their lives will depend on the Rose, and he tries to overlook nothing. (Perception = 23, craft ship = 25)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=8 ;
Friday July 6th, 2018 1:49:40 AM
Sable is not sure what the others are talking about needing a pump, but he trusts Kiwana's judgement and will help make the modifications needed on the ship and will recommend they get repair and backup gear for the vessel.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Blurred
Friday July 6th, 2018 5:59:21 AM
Gothruk, happy with the state of the ship, moves down to his bunk and meditates on the battle they just had, trying to commit as much as possible to memory. The way enemies reacted, which of their blows landed and the emotions that flooded the field of battle.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Friday July 6th, 2018 7:05:40 AM
"Sharp eye Elyas. We certainly would not want to out in a storm with no pump, even just sailing we would take on some water would we not? Sounds like money and time well spent though I have no idea how to do it personally."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Friday July 6th, 2018 7:09:02 AM
Rolth pitches in to help Captain Kiwina with the survey and modification of the ship, excited to be back on the sea soon. During a break he pulls out his new lute, and lovingly strums a few chords, awkwardly at first but with rapid improvement. "You know, I learned a few things from our clan skalds as a cub. It's been a few years, but let's see if I my fingers remember what they are doing." As he plays, he is muttering under his breath. Each of the Petals in turn may be surprised to hear his voice in their ear, as if whispered, yet Rolth remains in his place in the circle of resting adventurers.

Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon…

(OOC: With real world credit to Christopher Cross, of course. Rolth has made the leap to Bard!)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday July 6th, 2018 5:21:56 PM
Finnian works long past exhaustion on his new bow, but the soft song coming from Rolth keeps him going. "who knew you could sing such a sweet tune and be such an imposing force on the battle field" he says in common tauric stumbling a bit over the words "I've been practicing the common tongue while I work" he adds with smile and slight blush.

"This thing here is nearly complete," he says holding up the bow. The dark and light colors swirl in the sunlight and it has a slight red tint to it. "Just a few more finishing touches and it will be ready to test"

"I would like to visit with the treants again. They seemed a bit agitated last time... for good reason of course, but now that the current threat has passed hopefully they will be a bit more pleasant"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=24 ;
Friday July 6th, 2018 6:45:24 PM
(Profession: Sailor=24 Pass)
Tsak understands the need for a pump to remove water collected from rain or waves that crest the bow of the ship, and also notes that it is missing. Even though the hull may be water tight, a bilge pump will be required if the petals hope to use their new ship on any size-able expanse of water.. He puts head and hands together with Elyas, Kiwina and Sable to see what can be achieved with the items available.

A welcome (DM John)
Saturday July 7th, 2018 7:34:20 AM
The Petals quickly take charge of their new home, the Rose.

Ramsey is excited and delighted to be a part of the activity and manages to be always at hand without ever being in the way.

As the sun gets low in the sky, some sort of commotion appears to be developing from the direction of Chessford.

Is that the sound of war?
No, it is the sound of singing that you hear.

It appears the good people of the island have noticed your arrival and are sending a welcoming committee. Complete with banners, song, and, from the looks of it, dancing.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+8=10 ; d20+8=13 ;
Saturday July 7th, 2018 11:54:59 AM
Rolth is overjoyed that the village is in good enough shape to be celebrating! Before they arrive, he will comb out his mane with his magical comb. He will add notes from his new lute to the revelers' music, but still seems to be getting used to the thing after a long time away from the instrument. Hopefully it is a forgiving crowd! (Perform: Strings = 10 or 11 if they favor Domi)

If asked, he will be happy to reprise his epic, Charge of the Dark Brigade. He's no Gnym of Gnym yet, but is proud of his first effort, and the story of the Petals' role that day. Otherwise he is happy to mingle with the crowd, seeking out information on the fate of those people and places dear to us. How fares Sandifurr's? Elarorn and family? The local Catacombs branch?

If any of the mixed taur children are present, he will greet them warmly as signs of Domi's favor upon us, and of the coming reunification of the Noble Taurs! He will make a point to dance with them if they would like, and otherwise show the others through his actions how they should be treated well. (If needed, Diplomacy = 13, or 14 with those favoring Domi.)

If the children are not present, he will politely but firmly inquire into their status and location.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+5=15 ;
Saturday July 7th, 2018 5:29:38 PM
Kiwina looks through the crowd for faces he is familiar with, and says hello. More, though, he listens for news of local events since the party disappeared, and for news of how the recent chaos affected the other islands, gently steering his conversations towards these topics.

Not to be outdone by Rolth, he tries his hand at telling the tale of their recent battle -- not in epic form, though, just an unvarnished account as he saw it. It's a chance to try out a new skill, and one that he first attempted to use to calm these villagers' children in the nearby caves. (roll: oratory = 15) Wow, not that long ago. It feels like months.

And food. As centaurs always do, he looks for food.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Sunday July 8th, 2018 2:37:37 PM
Elyas feels a little bit sick to his stomach seeing the crowd coming. He has never quite fit in well on the 'Taur majority island, and doesn't like being the center of attention in general.

He is, however interested to see what has been happening since the Petals left on their quest, so he spends some time asking after those that they helped in the cave, and seeing what became of the half-breed children.

After a short time, he finds himself back on the ship, trying to look busy inspecting the in-progress bilge pump but really just avoiding any more congratulations.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Sunday July 8th, 2018 5:26:50 PM
Sable will join in the festivities, but once completed will go visit the Mailed Fist to return the +1 bow from the Fist (I have an extra now) and retrieve my original masterwork spear. Then would like to trade the +1 Battle axe for a +1 Greatsword. Then a swing by the fletcher to purchase 40 arrows to replace those used... (-2 GP).

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Sunday July 8th, 2018 11:29:08 PM
Finnian will head over to the fletcher with Sable and then over to the WLA lodge to finally pay his dues and receive some training.

[ooc: So can I just complete the work on this bow? I should be at maybe 36/56] or keep tracking.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Monday July 9th, 2018 6:49:28 AM
Falco takes a moment to find a small place on the boat he can think of as his own. He spends some time contemplating but beeing the celebration that they are arriving two Falco's questions of his life choices seems to melt into the background.

"A party? Well that sounds like quite the thing now doesn't it. Dancing and drink! The cure for our past adventures I think."

Scene 0: Party in Chessford

The Transition

Scene 0: Party in Chessford

The Night of all the Parties
Monday July 9th, 2018 8:56:58 PM
Perception vs DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { Anyone that passes this perception begins to notice all the work that the villagers have already put into the rebuild. The Wander’s Roost is the most complete followed by new businesses, like Hoyel’s Tattoo and The Chessford Pub. }
Rolth is overjoyed and combs out his hair. He begins to play on his lute, which brings the crowd to its feet. Several villagers are happy to hear Rolth’s epic.
Kiwina tells is own tale nearby keeping everyone nearby entranced with news on the Sargrass Plains.
Upon mingling it’s a bit hard to hear but you can pick out some pieces of information on the mixed taur children. It looks like the infection caused the children to temporarily mutate. Once resolved all the children returned to their natural form. This added several offers of free drinks and celebration. The treants, you hear, have all but disappeared back into the forest like before.
A helpful gentlemen points you toward the local Catacombs branch. There is not much more information available from the jubilant crowd.
But the gentleman does ask about Gothruk. “I thought you had a member with that name? My name is Oleg,” says a mature minotaur. “It’s nothing terribly important. Just wanted to thank him.”

Unfortunately there is no word on Sandifurr's? Elarorn and family yet.

And food, there is always the Wander’s Roost fish fry night or the Chessford Pubs burger and fries.

Elyas goes out but then after a short time, he finds himself back on the ship, trying to look busy inspecting the in-progress bilge pump but really just avoiding any more congratulations.
The pump is about 75 percent complete. Elyas finds a float switch is missing and no one is available at the moment to supply one.

Sable and Finnian visit the Mailed Fist to return the +1 bow from the Fist (I have an extra now) and retrieve my original masterwork spear. Then would like to trade the +1 Battle axe for a +1 Greatsword. Then a swing by the fletcher to purchase 40 arrows to replace those used... (-2 GP).
There are two, very serious warriors standing within the light brown tent. They perform the transactions with an efficiently that’s unlike anywhere else. The fletcher is friendly, is less rigid but still highly disciplined.
The warriors are happy to welcome Finnian and accept his dues but tell him that any training would have to wait till the morning.
“Your bow,” says one of the warriors, “is a fine piece of work. Is it completed?”
(OOC: Tried to say go ahead and finish the bow with roleplay but don’t think I hit the mark.)

Falco takes a moment to find a small place on the boat he can think of as his own. He spends some time contemplating but beeing the celebration that they are arriving two Falco's questions of his life choices seems to melt into the background.

"A party? Well that sounds like quite the thing now doesn't it. Dancing and drink! The cure for our past adventures I think."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=25 ;
Monday July 9th, 2018 9:16:45 PM
Rolth compliments the villagers on their excellent display of community in rebuilding so much so quickly. "How ever did you accomplish this wonder?" To Oleg's inquiry about Gothruk, he remarks, "Why yes, Gothruk is one of us, and quite a solid fellow, let me tell you. Did taurdom proud on the battlefield, none can gainsay that! I think he is in his bunk reliving the glory of the moment." (Perception = 25 to notice the rebuilding progress)

With that, he accompanies Kiwina to the Catacombs to cash in on the Petal's booty, as well as to make some of his own transactions. In the morning, he will join Finnian for the two days of WLA training that he needs to catch up on, cheerfully handing over the 1000gp payment. "Journeyman at last!"

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=11 ;
Monday July 9th, 2018 10:32:07 PM
(Roll: perception = 11) Kiwina is oblivious to anything but the food for most of the evening, until the time comes to head to the Catacombs with Rolth. They stagger off heavily loaded.

He, too, will need training in the next couple of days.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=22 ;
Monday July 9th, 2018 10:58:07 PM
(Perception vs spoiler =22, pass)
Tsak is impressed by the community spirit evident in the hard work done to rebuild Chessford, and makes sure to comment on it to any townsfolk he chats with. He eats and drinks his fill but retires not too late back to the Rose.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=5 ;
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 7:15:54 AM
{Perception: 5}

Falco looks about for any of the children that he helped keep calm in the cave. If he finds any of them he is sure to complement them on what a great job they did of being brave in the cave. This last for a bit before he is distracted by the idea of food.

Feeling it has been some time since he had a good meal he finds the fish fry way too enticing.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+7=14 ;
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 7:27:57 AM
Gothruk sticks his head out of the hold after hearing his name, Yes, I'm over here, how can I help you gentaur Oleg? He says climbing out of the bowls of the ship.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+7=14 ;
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 7:28:25 AM
Gothruk sticks his head out of the hold after hearing his name, Yes, I'm over here, how can I help you gentaur Oleg? He says climbing out of the bowls of the ship.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 1:54:05 PM
Elyas is slightly concerned about the remaining work to be done ot make the Rose seaworthy, but decides there is nothing more to be done about it today. He rejoins the party, and finds himself enjoying it.

So where do we go next? he asks several of the petals during the course of the evening. For whatever reason the dangers of the last few weeks have only made Elyas want to travel more, and he feels restless being on the island that he has spent most of his life on. He is very excited about getting the Rose ready to go and having the ability to travel more.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 2:46:15 PM
[Ooc Finnian is actually WLA so I'll play it as though a WLA member asked about his bow. And you were clear I was just double checking, didn't want to be presumptuous]

Just about the half elf beems with pride. I just need a place to fit these two horn tips he produces two beautiful pieces of horn. The white is a stark contrast to the darkwood. "it's been tricky finding the time while we were out in the saragrass plains dealing with the invasive grass, but I found time aboard our ship.

And with that my bow is done.

The Night of all the Parties - Part 2
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 8:48:03 PM
To Rolth, a small man nearby smiles and says, “Due to the Petals heroics actions within the mountains and the Sargrass the entire village was able to work together and get it done. It was very inspiring.”
To Gothruk, Oleg, the minotaur smiles and walks over the Rose. He waits for Gothruk and embraces him. He let's go and apologizes.
“I'm so sorry. I'm just so excited. Gymn of Gymn speaks so highly of you and your friends. Your kindness and heroics saved my family. Hey, on another note. Did you know your boat is floating above the sand? I haven't seen another boat as amazing… oh.. well since the floating elemental one.. I forget the name? The Herald… I think.”
Rolth and Kiwina head to the catacombs.
Tsak and Falco strike up friendly conversations with the village folk. They eat and Tsak heads to the Rose to rest.
Sable
Finnian finishes his bow and beems as representatives from the WLA give him a hand to speed up the process.
Elyas delays the fix for the Rose till the morning and asks the group. So where do we go next? he asks several of the petals during the course of the evening. For whatever reason the dangers of the last few weeks have only made Elyas want to travel more, and he feels restless being on the island that he has spent most of his life on. He is very excited about getting the Rose ready to go and having the ability to travel more.

The party rolls on throughout the night. The crowds begins to thin out around 1:00 in the morning. It’s not that they are quieter, but actually seems to be just as loud and joyous. The Petals that stay up are offered drink after drink. They are complimented on their new ship and near 3:00 a familiar ship shows up. The huge water elementals standing at the Herald’s sides are just as serious as before. Captain Cecil steps from the gangplank with a smile wide as the gangplank itself.
“Hey adventurers,” he booms. “How’s it going?”

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 11:41:34 PM
Kiwina returns from the catacombs later in the evening and rejoins the party. When the Herald shows up, he's the first to welcome her.

"Captain Cecil! Couldn't be better. Join us!" Kiwina is eager for news of how the recent chaos affected the other islands, but even happier to see the Herald and crew again.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 2:50:29 AM
Tsak enjoys his good night of rest and wakes up ready to see what the new day will bring.
He has some thoughts about the float switch and tinkers a little before heading into town to see if he can find some parts.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 6:45:45 AM
Rolth too will greet Captain Cecil warmly and party a little more, before turning in to get some sleep before a long day of training with the WLA.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 7:33:24 AM
A little wobbly on his feet from drink Falco breaks into a grin as Captain Cecil arrives.

"Today... today is going great! Before this was a lot of fighting but today... a party! Join us."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 7:53:28 AM
Gothruk embraced the taur warmly, We're all happy we could help. Apon hearing that the ship was floating he smiled, Yes it has a habit of doing that, quite convenient.

While he abstains from drinking during the night he has a very good evening, by the time Cecil arrives he's ready to gather everyone around and tell the story of the fight they'd just been through, especially the part where Rolth is hit by an out of control elephant.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 3:12:50 PM
Elyas goes to sleep inside the ship before the party even comes close to dying out. As a wizard, he is used to keeping himself on a tight routine of sleep and study to keep his skills sharp, and is not one for partying late into the night, even after such a major victory

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 5:30:57 PM
Finnian turns in early as well, needing time to prepare spells and knowing that the WLA training will not be easy. His dreams are filled with images of dying treants and the invading grass. The horror of the battle floods his emotions and he tosses and turns, but closer to waking it turns happy and he is in a Grove with sunlight streaming through the leaves and he feels the elation of victory.

The Night of all the Parties - Part 3
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 9:35:29 PM
"Captain Cecil! Couldn't be better. Join us!" Kiwina is eager for news of how the recent chaos affected the other islands, but even happier to see the Herald and crew again.

Rolth too will greet Captain Cecil warmly and party a little more, before turning in to get some sleep before a long day of training with the WLA.

Falco
"Today... today is going great! Before this was a lot of fighting but today... a party! Join us."

The Captain of the Herald threads together an epic story of trouble at sea. Huge sea serpents rocked the local galleons as the Herald rushed to help. An Aboleth nearly crushed the Herald and the crew panicked. “My friends,” he began. “My friends… this curse of a vessel stood strong I tell you. Those monstrous water elementals fought braver than my men.”

Gothruk embraced the taur warmly, which the taur returned gleefully. “Please, go enjoy yourself,” he says and leaves.

While he abstains from drinking during the night he has a very good evening, by the time Cecil arrives he's ready to gather everyone around and tell the story of the fight they'd just been through, especially the part where Rolth is hit by an out of control elephant.

Tsak and Elyas and Finnian rest for the night.
(Ooc: I don't want to force any direction here. If you want to continue talking to Cecil we can do that or close up for the night?)

After a short search in the morning there is a shop named “Thirteen” that could have the float switch the Petals are searching for.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 9:46:14 PM
Rolth is definitely done with the partying, and ready to get on with his much delayed WLA training in the morning. He'll let others do the shopping for now, having helped on the previous day.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 10:32:06 PM
Kiwina gladly listens to Captain Cecil's news, until the older centaur tires of speaking.

During the next days, however, he too needs to train. And he returns to the Catacombs after deciding what he needs to purchase. Plus, there's the work on the Rose. . .

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=13 ;
Thursday July 12th, 2018 2:25:04 AM
(Perception=13)
Following some advice from helpful locals Tsak enters shop Thirteen to see what he can find to assist with the construction of the float valve for the bilge pump assembly.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Thursday July 12th, 2018 2:41:32 AM
After making the purchases and swaps, Sable will head back to the ship to help make the pump and other modifications.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: None
Thursday July 12th, 2018 7:43:55 AM
I imagine few creatures could stand against multiple water elementals at sea. Gothruk smiles. He listens to the rest of Cecil's story before heading off to sleep.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Thursday July 12th, 2018 8:43:20 AM
Falco wakes a bit later then normal and goes about his normal preparations of spells. His heart is less in the process then it use to be but it is a pleasant surprise to find he seem to know a little more and be able to retain more spells in his mind.

Thinking of the gold he has accumulated makes him smile but he is unsure just how to equip himself at this point.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday July 12th, 2018 4:00:32 PM
Finnian accompanies Rolth to the training.

"What do you think they will teach us?" he asks speaking in tauric. "I wouldn't mind learning how to... Oh man, I'll learn whatever they can teach!" his tauric is elementary but his enthusiasm is obvious. "it feels good to not have to worry about saving the Wold. Can you believe we did that?"

The morning after d20=15 ; d20=10 ; d20+3=14 ;
Thursday July 12th, 2018 7:46:35 PM
Cecil retires to the Wandering Roost soon after his arrival. It’s unclear whether he is staying for the night or drinking some more. As he leaves he sings a slurred song about the water elementals and his curse.
Perception vs 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { It’s very hard to pick out anything from the song but the keen-eared can hear a lyric about a sorcerer of the sea, a binding spell and a lover scorned. }
The morning rolls in, late for some of the Petals and early for the others. A large crew of taur work to clean up the beach and business areas from the celebrations of the night before. Some whistle other kind of groan as they bend over.
The WLA training starts at the break of dawn. Outside the training center, an athletic trainer booms orders over the heads of the other trainees. “Let’s start some hand to hand.”
(OOC: You are free to roleplay any specific training.)

Thirteen sits on a cliff near the South end of Chessford. A dock sits on the West end of the shop. Within the dock is a small catamaran sunk partially within a man-made abutment of water. The abutment leads out to the sea.
The owner of The Thirteen is a dwarf named Hondem Orcbuster. Hondum stands a mear 13 in tall, or so he claims.
The shop is a mess as boat parts sit in unorganized piles.
Hondem offers to find the float switch. After a long walk he begins searching near the front of the store.
PC in the Thirteen only - Perception vs. 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You locate the float switch near the opposite end of the shop. Hondum offers a comment on how perceptive you are and begins the long walk back to the counter. Once there he searches for a box then finally rings up the sale for 25 gp. }
PC in the Thirteen only - Perception vs. 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { There are multiple piles it could be in. Three on the right side and three on the left. First pile starts on the left near the back. Second in front of that, then third. Fourth is near the back, then fifth and sixth. }

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+10=23 ;
Thursday July 12th, 2018 8:48:44 PM
Rolth takes to the training with gusto, and even manages to pay attention more than might be expected. He is particularly attentive to the survival skills and healing lessons, which would have come in very handy during our recent quests! He makes a point of complimenting Finnian on his newly finished bow, which looks quite fine! He'll happily partner up with Kiwina if there are any two person drills that need doing too. During any breaks, he'll try to remember the bits of the tune he overheard from Cecil about the sea sorcerer, binding spell, and lover scorned, and see if he can recreate it with his lute. (Perception = 23)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+5=8 ;
Thursday July 12th, 2018 9:07:30 PM
Elyas is up early, and does his normal ritual of spell preparation. He doesn't expect any fighting, but it is a habit and one he doesn't want to break just because they just had a big battle in another dimension...

After that, he sets out to find a piece for the bilge pump that he had designed the day before. He and any others that wish to come with him go over to The Thirteen.

Perception 8

Elyas waits patiently for the good dwarf to find what he is looking for, casually eyeing the chaotic mess

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=12 ;
Thursday July 12th, 2018 9:18:41 PM
(Perception vs spoiler = 12)
Tsak chats happily with Elyas and Sable, then notices all the piles of gear the dwarf is trying to sort thru.
Can i assist you sir, may i take a look thru this pile?
Tsak starts to sift thru pile 4 being careful not to damage any merchandise.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=12 ;
Thursday July 12th, 2018 11:07:24 PM
(perception =12) Tired and slightly disappointed at the lack of news from Minotaur or Bridge Isles, Kiwina does not hear Cecil's song.

Kiwina drags into the WLA barely in time, but pays his dues. He already knows how to use more armors than he cares to use, and they aren't teaching techniques for weapons he isn't already familiar with. He works with Rolth some on healing, and wanders off to get some insight into reading others. On subsequent days, he works on endurance exercises and sprinting.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+9=24 ;
Friday July 13th, 2018 2:03:16 AM
Sable joins Elyas on the quest for the pump at the Thirteen, as the owner begins to search for the switch - Sable takes a look around (Perception 24).

”I think it is over there in that pile in back., Sable says pointing directly towards the item. He waits patiently for the shopkeeper to find it and will help take the piece back to the ship for installation.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=8 ; d20+2=19 ;
Friday July 13th, 2018 7:00:41 AM
{Perception: 8 night}
{Perception: 19 @ The 13}

Once ready for the day, and abandoning his attempt to plan how to spend some of his gold on equipment, Falco joins Elyas on his shopping expedition. Watching the search Falco does some looking himself.

"Sable is correct. I see it over there I am pretty sure."

If he was being honest Falco would tell you he was pretty proud of spotting the part, rarely is he the one to find things.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday July 13th, 2018 8:56:48 PM
[ooc: ahh crazy day] Finnian has a crazy day of training. It takes most of the day but he comes out of it stronger than before.

The morning after -Part 2
Friday July 13th, 2018 9:52:47 PM
The WLA training goes well as Rolth, Finnian and Kiwina complete day one of WLA training.
Rolth creates a song around Cecil’s history.

Elyas is up early, and does his normal ritual of spell preparation. He doesn't expect any fighting, but it is a habit and one he doesn't want to break just because they just had a big battle in another dimension...

After that, he sets out to find a piece for the bilge pump that he had designed the day before. He and any others that wish to come with him go over to The Thirteen.

- After a few moments of searching the Petals find the float switch buried in pile 4. The foot high dwarf smiles and walks slowly to the part. “ Ah yes, that would be it. Thank you so much. Are you the Petals… the heroes? You are I know it. Please take the part and let me know if you need anything else. I am one of the only parts places in the Isles. Well, there is this other despicable on Centaur Isle but… I talk to much.”
The dwarf offers the part to anyone then heads to the back of the store if there is no more questions.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Saturday July 14th, 2018 12:03:23 PM
During evening downtime, Rolth admires the work his fellow Petals completed on the Rose during the day. He's always happy to socialize with them and the community, but rises early the next day to complete his WLA training.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Saturday July 14th, 2018 5:56:18 PM
After training, Kiwina heads to the catacombs again. Having put in a late night the previous day, and then working hard at training, he crashes hard as soon as he returns. He's up before light for the next day's training.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday July 15th, 2018 1:54:46 AM
Tsak takes the part from the shop keeper. He's a little reluctant not to pay, but doesn't want to offend.
He makes his way back to the ship and sets about hooking it up.
Once that's done he looks for a map to plan a 'test' voyage for the rose.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Sunday July 15th, 2018 2:06:17 AM
Elyas takes a seat near Tsak and looks over at the maps.

Where to next? surely we're not going to let this amazing new ship sit here quietly for long?

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+9=24 ;
Sunday July 15th, 2018 9:04:43 PM
Sable joins Elyas on the quest for the pump at the Thirteen, as the owner begins to search for the switch - Sable takes a look around (Perception 24).

”I think it is over there in that pile in back., Sable says pointing directly towards the item. He waits patiently for the shopkeeper to find it and will help take the piece back to the ship for installation.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Sunday July 15th, 2018 9:06:16 PM
Sable strides over to pick up the pump and takes it back to the ship for repairs.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Sunday July 15th, 2018 11:48:17 PM
Finnian finishes his day of training and heads back to the ship but decides not to spend the night on board. "I'll be wishing I had hard ground under my feet soon enough," He elects to spend the night sleeping on the ground below the trees.

Depending on what we do the following day Finnian would like to go and find a local greenmage or druid to talk about what happened to the nature of the Wold following the ordeal that they just went through. He can sense a change, but isn't sure his intuitions are correct and wants to speak with someone wiser than he. If there is one that he knows of. If not he will head back to the Rose and help out in anyway that he can.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Monday July 16th, 2018 7:04:26 AM
Falco makes a mental note of the pleasantly short dwarf. If we are to keep this ship up best to keep him in mind. before the dwarf can exit he does ask one question.

"It is good to know who will honestly sell what we need. One question though. If we were to need a drydock is there anyplace that offers that service that you would recomend?"

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+7=25 ;
Monday July 16th, 2018 7:33:39 AM
Not a part of the WLA, Gothruk does his own training, maintaining his strength and finess with his own drills. He finds that having gone through an otherworldly battle he is much more in control of his body and mind.

An Invitation (DM John)
Monday July 16th, 2018 7:55:22 PM

Ramsey has been out for awhile. He seems such a fixture on the Rose, that it is easy to overlook him. In middle afternoon the Petals see him returning from the direction of Chessford, a silly grin on his face.

Ahoy, the ship, he calls out officiously. Permission to come aboard," he asks after he has already embarked.

He waves a piece of paper, handing it to the first one who expresses an interest in it.

In elegant large script it reads:

To the members of the Eight Petaled Rose:

Please be my guest at the Wanderer's Roost tonight for a feast worthy of heroes.
Dinner will be served at 8:00 pm.

Cordially yours,
Amaretto, Owner of the Wanderer's Roost

PS. Be sure to bring your handsome assistant, Ramsey, too.

As it is read, Ramsey blushes as he says, "She thinks I'm handsome."

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Monday July 16th, 2018 8:43:15 PM
Sable would be happy to join in, cleaning up from the work of the day - he puts on his finest, polishes and sharpens his horns, and is ready to party...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Monday July 16th, 2018 8:51:24 PM
Rolth finishes up a hard day of training, and finds that he is fiercely hungry. He perks up at Ramsey's approach, and even more when he hears of the feast. "Well done, Ramsey, you handsome devil! How clever of you to arrange this on your own initiative. Tell us more about this charming Amaretto, will you? How did she come to take possession of the Wanderer's Roost? What became of Roco and dear Phaeline?" With that, he will put on his finest garb (highlighting his growing collection of Cattoos and spiffy WLA badge), comb out his mane with his Comb of Healthy Hair, pick up his lute, and make ready to join the party!

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday July 16th, 2018 9:21:47 PM
"Ramsey, of course you're handsome -- for a non-centaur. Just don't get stolen away from the Rose." Kiwina has no finery, but does his best to be presentable.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: None
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 6:35:28 AM
Gothruk puts on clean but simple robes and also does his best to look presentable with some success.

Maybe they have work for us? I know we havn't been hired by anyone yet but I imagine we'll need to if we want to keep on travelling together. Being hansom dosn't fill our coin purses. As he says the above he winks at Ramsay.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 6:39:58 AM
"A good point Gothruk, though I don't like to see us become mercenaries, we do need to figure out what we are to do next. I like to think we will continue to act heroically though it will be hard to top what we were already involved in."

Falco is clearly excited that the petals have a glimmer of what to do next, it keeps his mind off of his current conflicted thoughts.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 4:24:52 PM
Finnian returns to the Rose a sweaty mess and has a moment of panic when he finds out they are to attend dinner that night. I've nothing to wear and I smell. he quickly washes himself with a steady steam of water of his own creation and prepares his spells before attempting to beat the dust out of something presentable.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 4:55:03 PM
another feast! I suppose we should accept? It would be rude not to! How do you know this lady, Ramsey?

Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien)
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 8:25:32 PM
Tsak will also join his fellow Petals in putting on a good show for the feast!

Scene 1: At the Wanderer's Roost

The Garden of Carlyn

The Garden of Caryln

Scene 1: At the Wanderer's Roost

Dinner (DM John)
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 8:30:43 PM

Rolth perks up at Ramsey's approach, and even more when he hears of the feast. "Well done, Ramsey, you handsome devil! How clever of you to arrange this on your own initiative.

”Well, demurs Ramsey at the praise, “It was Amaretto’s idea.”

“Tell us more about this charming Amaretto, will you?”

Ramsey perks up at the question. Eyes looking away dreamily, ”She is woooonderful. Her raven black hair, tipped in silver, frames ivory white skin and her bright yellow eyes shine as she speaks.” It appears Ramsey may be smitten.

”I think she inherited the Roost from Roco when he died. Didn’t you know he was hit by a meteor!” responds the bramble to Rolth’s question about Roco. ”I think she’s a cousin or something. Phaeline moved on. Rumor has it that she and Amaretto didn’t get on well.”

Elyas chimes in, ”How do you know this lady, Ramsey.

”She sent Boffo to find out what happened to you and he found me. When I told her what happened, she insisted on me keeping a hot meal ready for you until you returned. I stop by the Roost occasionally to see how she is doing,” he adds a bit shyly. ”This last time I dropped in is when she asked me to deliver the invitation.”

The Petals each prepare for dinner and make their way to the Wanderer’s Roost.

By the time the Petals arrive at the Wanderer’s Roost, the place is a bit crowded. However, one side is clearly reserved for a party of eight with a table nearby similarly open. The larger of the two taur sized table is set for eight. It is clearly prepared for the Petals. At one setting is a liontaur sized cushion, two settings are placed before large chairs, and another setting is before a space without any furniture. On the other side of the table a platform with steps on either end support four man sized chairs, one of those chair being equipped with extra cushions to raise a halfling to proper dining height. The smaller table, still taur-sized, has only one setting, but four chairs and is clearly reserved as well.

”RAMSEY!” shouts an alto voice, melodious despite its volume. The source of this exclamation is a truly gorgeous lionesstaur. Ramsey did not describe her inaccurately, but he did fail to mention the feminine power she naturally exudes as she gracefully crosses the main room to meet you. Her movements are felinely graceful even for a liontaur. Her tail elegantly swishes behind her revealing its overlong tuft of hair at its tip. Its black hair, like the full tresses on her head are tripped with silver. On her human portion she wears a long sleeved white blouse with flowing sleeves, mostly hidden by dark blue apron equipped with multiple pockets clearly bulging with unseen contents.

As she approaches, she curtseys lithely., ”Welcome to the Wanderer’s Roost. Let me show you to your table, she says as she turns to lead you.

BOFFO! she shouts to the back, startling the patrons at the table in front of her. ” Drinks for our special guests.”

From that direction you see a young minotaur rushing toward the table, in one hand he clutches a mass of mugs; the other grasps the handles of three over filled pitchers. As he hurries your way, there are occasional outcries from other patrons as they are stepped on, sloshed, or bumped by the scurrying young waiter rushing to heed his mistresses call.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=21 ;
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 9:05:21 PM
(Perception=21)
Tsak is intrigued by the lionesstaur, however he can't help but wonder if this is merely the celebration it seems. He decides to simply enjoy the festivities but to keep his wits about him (perception).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+10=19 ; d20+2=5 ;
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 10:15:44 PM
Rolth, bows fiercely in response the curtsey, then reigns it in to avoid upsetting good Ramsey. "I thank you for this generous invitation, Miss Amaretto!" He gives her a close look, as well as Boffo. Does either look or sound familiar. Something tickles at the back of his memory, Amaretto, Amarantha, both sound similar, but could they be? Wasn't the latter a dryad? And Cecil, mooning around about a curse and lost love, just like in that garden. Coincidence? I wonder if he is a Farungian, he thinks to himself.

(Perception = 19 to notice anything familiar or out of place; Sense Motive = 5 to discern what they might be up to if not a party)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 11:51:48 PM
Kiwina gladly accepts a pitcher from the young minotaur. Those mugs must be for the humanoids.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=28 ;
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 2:08:11 AM
Sable takes a long look at Amaretto, doe she happen to have the identifying scar - is this the Lionataur the fugative and criminal has been looking for? (Perception 28)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 7:14:52 AM
Oh what fun, another party! Have to be careful I could get use to this part of the job.

Falco gives a small bow as Amaretto greets them. "Thank you my lady. You give us a gift with your attention and it is appreciated. We are, of course, sorry about Roco. We did our best to save people but that sounds like plain bad luck."

Good thing it was a quick death I guess. He could have gotten that bloodweed sickness.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=21 ;
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 8:27:05 AM
Gothruk smiles and takes his seat interested in what will happen next.
He is a bit weary about interactions so won't drink anything for now, at least until he gets more comfortable.
(sense motive = 21)

He tries to get feeling as to why they were invited here, he has no doubt that it is in sone part to celebrating everyone's survival and our hand in it. But he also wouldn't be surprised if she had another objective.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 6:03:19 PM
Finnian decides on darkbrown leathers and a green undershirt. It's far wrinklier than he would like and his aunt Ava would be appalled if she knew when the last time he had a proper bath was, but that was long past and he was doing his best. "Besides," he thinks to himself "In the shadow of these colossal Taurs I'll likely not be noticed." Still he feels odd going to a party under dressed. When he sees Miss Amaretto the hue of his cheeks darkens for her grace makes him even more aware of his state.

He bows slightly and says a quiet thanks for the invitation before accepting an offered mug and taking a place at the far end of the table in a smaller seat.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 9:59:11 PM
Elyas takes his seat, looking around the inn carefully watching for anything out of place. Not all that long ago - What has it been, only a few weeks? he thinks to himself - he was just a poor sailor and reformed con man. Now he was an honored guest at a fancy meal for the second night in a row. He was still suspicious and watching for something to go wrong. If it looks to good to be true, it usually is

Dinner Arrives (DM John)
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 10:17:06 PM
Tsak keeps a wary and suspicious eye open. Tsak Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that Amaretto occasionally takes food to and empty dishes from one of the private rooms in the back. }

Rolth responds in courteous kind and takes a close look at the new staff. Rolth Highlight to display spoiler: { Upon further inspection you realize that Amaretto is much older than she appears to be without close observation. You estimate her to be in her mid 30s (late middle aged for a liontaur). Neither Boffo nor Amaretto look familiar to you nor give any indication of being other than they appear to be: an older liontaur seemingly competent as an innkeeper and a young, somewhat awkward minotaur.}

Kiwina gladly accepts a pitcher from the young minotaur and rightly notices the containers are right sized for the intended recipients.

Sable also takes a closer look. Sable Highlight to display spoiler: {Upon further inspection you realize that Amaretto is much older than she appears to be without close observation. You estimate her to be in her mid 30s (late middle aged for a liontaur). She bears no identifying scar, but you notice that Amaretto occasionally takes food to and empty dishes from one of the private rooms in the back.}

Falco gives a small bow as Amaretto greets them. "Thank you my lady. You give us a gift with your attention and it is appreciated. We are, of course, sorry about Roco. We did our best to save people but that sounds like plain bad luck."

”Thank you kind sir,” responds their hostess with a slight nod. ”Luck never did favor him, but it’s better to burn out than fade away.”

Gothruk avoids drinking and wonders if there is an ulterior motive to their invitation. Gothruk Highlight to display spoiler: {You sense that Amaretto has a genuine gift for hospitality and enjoys her role as hostess thoroughly. You also perceive that she has an affection of a maternal nature toward the somewhat bumbling Boffo, even as she chides him. Of even greater interest, you note that she spends time personally attending to someone in one of the private chambers near the back of the common room. You detect nothing particularly sinister, but she does not allow Boffo or anyone else to enter or see into the room.}

Finnian, a bit self conscious, bows slightly and says a quiet thanks for the invitation before accepting an offered mug and taking a place at the far end of the table in a smaller seat.

Elyas ponders his recent past and wonders what the immediate future may hold.

The dinner is exceptional and seems to cater to a wide variety of tastes.

A classic dish, goat a fire, is placed near Rolth. Fitting, as this is a tradionation liontaur delicacy consisting of goat seared on the outside and near raw in the middle and covered in a thick paste of hot horseradish and spicy herbs. A thick meat pie filled with gravy drenched venison is nearly three feet in diameter. Bowls filled with heaping mounds of greens tossed with radishes (horse and common), pickled beets, goat cheese, and chestnuts are set at both ends of the table. Platters of cheese, nuts, dried fruit, and sausages are brought out as well. Mugs and pitchers never seem to empty as Boffo, under the watchful eye of Amaretto, almost continuously returns with refills.

Many stop by to share greetings and gratitude, but most tend to leave the heroes to themselves as if afraid to offend or interfere.

The night continues on in a warm, happy glow as bellies fill and platters and trays slowly empty.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 11:02:51 PM
As the meal continues with no nefarious overtones Tsak slowly unwinds. He notices Gothruks abstinence and raises a tankard in mock salute Boom boom! A big, strong taur like you shouldn't be afraid of a little boom boom.
Tsak wonders who is in the private dining room, but can't think of a way to find out that wouldn't be impolite.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 11:06:34 PM
Kiwina watches to see who sits at the other reserved table. Figuring four pitchers is about his limit, he nurses the second. He is a little put off by the raw goat, being consituted rather differently than a wemic, and claims a bit of indigestion. But it does not stop him from enjoying the evening.

It is also a bit troubling that folks wander off so quickly after stopping to say hello. Kiwina enjoys the conversations with the few who visit a while.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=23 ;
Thursday July 19th, 2018 2:05:18 AM
Sable partakes of the glorious meal, eating and drinking his fill - after a while, he gets up to relieve himself and will “accidentally” enter the private room in the back he spotted in his search - hoping to get a glance at who or what might be inside. (Perception 23)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday July 19th, 2018 7:10:43 AM
Rolth will follow Kiwina's wise lead, and make sure to engage with those other guests who will linger awhile for a friendly conversation. He'll also tease Ramsey occasionally, casting knowing glances between him and the lionesstaur when she isn't looking. Otherwise, he will enjoy this fine meal and drink, and desperately try to remain humble amidst all the temptation to be ostentatious about all the recent events. He will praise the meat platter, calling it, "The Greatest of All The Goats...hey does that make it the GOAT Goat?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+10=30 ;
Thursday July 19th, 2018 7:11:50 AM
Before he sits Falco loosens his belt by a few notches anticipating a fine feast. As the food arrives he is not disappointed. The portions are big given the preponderance of the taur races so he has to pace himself taking small bits of everything.

{Stealth: 30}

As he eats he tries to sneakily cast detect magic from time to time, not looking for anything suspicious, just to entertain himself and see if any of the place is operating under enchantment.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: None
Thursday July 19th, 2018 7:58:37 AM
Gothruk's guard is lowered steadily as more and higher quality food is brought out.
He smiles as Tsak teases him and starts drinking the alcohol infront of him.
He will also enjoy the Goat, a delicious treat. As he eats he'll Strike up convocation. Falco, do you think it's within your reach to develop an arcane way to ward off plants? Or maybe it would be better to ask you Finnian seeing as you were able to control them last fight.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Thursday July 19th, 2018 3:10:51 PM
Elyas eats the food happily, watching his companions and enjoying the evening more than he expected to. He drinks a few mugs of ale, but keeps himself moderated. He is a little unsure about the raw goat, and uses just a touch of magical fire to cook his a little more thoroughly.

Some developments with Dinner (DM John)
Thursday July 19th, 2018 10:46:42 PM

Tsak relaxes as the evening progresses, wondering about, but not actively trying to ascertain who might be in the private room.

Kiwina’s curiosity about the other reserved table is quickly satisfied when Ramsey is ushered to it. It appears Amaretto wishes him to be included as well, but not as one of Chessford’s heroes.

Rolth revels in the moment and haves some fun at Ramsey’s expense.

Sable rises to a call of nature and curiosity. Even the ever attentive Amaretto can not be all places at once. When he opens the door he sees: Sable Highlight to display spoiler: { seated at the table are two minotaurs. One is younger and dressed as a warrior, his shield and axe resting close at hand against the wall. More significantly though, he is a bramble! You barely not this as he rises to grab his sword and confront you.

”No. Barkly,” says the other minotaur calmly, ”He is one of those we came to speak with. He turns to you and nods in greeting, ”Well met, Sable Trueheart. I fear our meeting is a bit premature as I was hoping to talk with you and all of your companions later after all the other customers had departed. I fear my celebrity would prove a distraction were I recognized.”

And you do recognize this older minotaur dressed in plain work clothes. This is Gnym of Gnym, poet laureate of Minotaur Island and one of the judges of the Taurnament of Roses!

”Would you mind coming back later when we can speak more discreetly?”}

Sable earns a hero point for boldness and style!

Falco sneaks out under the guise of a biological need to cast detect magic unnoticed. He succeeds in doing so and carefully scans the room. Falco Highlight to display spoiler: { The greatest magic here is not that of spells but of great cooking and warm hospitality. Other than the items you and your party possess, the only magic aura you detect is that on a necklace worn by an older liontaur. His amulet glows with a faint evocation aura. (For simplicity assume Falco succeeded in the Knowledge Arcana check. Note that to identify the item you have to be able to thoroughly examine it.) Now that you have noticed him, you see that he bears many scars and carries himself with a regal dignity likely obtained from surviving many battles. His human torso is covered in a black leather vest, with buttons of some sort of bone and his gray streaked mane is drawn back in two braids falling on either side of his muscled shoulders.

He notices your attention and starts to rise….}

[Casting a spell with a verbal component such as detect magic has requires speaking in a strong voice (per the SRD). There is no way to do this surreptitiously. However, getting up to relieve oneself could give you the opportunity to cast it unobserved. I assumed that was what Falco attempted and succeeded with that stealth check. That would last 4 minutes, plenty of time to check things out.]

Gothruk relaxes yet continues to be concerned about the apparent vegetative aggression they have experience.

Elyas enjoys the meal but is a little reluctant to eat goat tartar and attempts to cook it himself.

A few minutes later Boffo places a platter of herb encrusted lamb chops roasted to be barely pink in the center before him, then wordlessly returns back to the kitchen.

From the other side of the room you see an older liontaur rise and approach you, his gaze fixed on your table. You see that he bears many scars and carries himself with a regal dignity likely obtained from surviving many battles. His human torso is covered in a black leather vest, with buttons of some sort of bone, and his gray streaked mane is drawn back in two braids falling on either side of his well muscled shoulders.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=16 ;
Friday July 20th, 2018 1:27:18 AM
Kiwina tries to catch the eye of the dignified older liontaur and wave an invitation for him to come talk. While the gentleman comes, or if he doesn't, Kiwina scans the room for other interesting characters as well. (perception = 16)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Friday July 20th, 2018 2:17:18 AM
After a time at the door, Sable says “Excuse me, sorry to disturb you at this time.”

And then closes the door and proceeds to relieve himself in the appropriate location, coming back to the table - he will wait until after the feasting is over to suggest to the rest of the party that they join him in the back room and to please not ask any questions until after they are there...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Friday July 20th, 2018 6:28:13 AM
Curiosity ruffled the wemic's fur, Rolth remembers the old adage, and wisely refrains from replying aloud, merely nodding to indicate his agreement to Sable's plan to meet in the back room after the feast. He is nevertheless intrigued!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Friday July 20th, 2018 7:02:26 AM
Feeling he was caught with his hand in the cookie jar Falco blanches and then composes himself a bit and steps to greet older liontaur. He fixes a self-effacing smile on his face and gives a little bow.

"Sir, I fear you caught me looking at you in what was probably an odd way. I sometimes get distracted and find myself doing things like that."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: None
Friday July 20th, 2018 7:21:39 AM
Gothruk grins over at the imposing Liontaur. You have the look of a warrior about you, here celebrating a recent victory same as us? There's been a lot if fighting going on, it's a good time to be in the profession of battle.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: None
Friday July 20th, 2018 7:22:36 AM
He also nods in achnologment when Sable gets back but dosn't let the mystery effect his mood or thoughts overly much.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday July 21st, 2018 4:47:50 AM
Tsak is glad that Sable seems to have been able to find a way to see what's happening in that back room, and happy to wait until he's ready to talk about it.
He nods toward the approaching taur in a hospitable manner and makes room for him at the table with the petals.

(OOC Big-ish jump in HP as whilst updating Tsak to lv 4 I found that I had been calculating it incorrectly!)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Saturday July 21st, 2018 11:04:48 AM
Elyas nods as well, curious about what the others found. He finishes his meat just in time to see a platter of more properly cooked food. He chuckles and tries to hide the red rising on his face

Some developments with Dinner (DM John)
Saturday July 21st, 2018 5:29:02 PM

Kiwina tries to catch the eye of the dignified older liontaur and wave an invitation for him to come talk.

Kiwina cannot tell if his approach to the table was his original intent or a response to his wave. Regardless, the veteran liontaur approaches. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: {You do notice that those in his path are careful to lean or even move out of the way of his approach. Other than that, you notice nothing of particular interest.}

Sable excuses himself from his impromptu rendezvous and discretely keeps his new knowledge to himself. Highlight to display spoiler: {Gnym, politely nods at your departure.}

Rolth, Tsak, Elyas and Gothruk keep their curiosity about Sable’s excursion to themselves for the moment.

Falco rises to meet the venerable visitor with an apology, ”Sir, I fear you caught me looking at you in what was probably an odd way. I sometimes get distracted and find myself doing things like that."

Gothruk attempts his own intercession, ”You have the look of a warrior about you, here celebrating a recent victory same as us? There's been a lot if fighting going on; it's a good time to be in the profession of battle. “

”Dang rrright! It is a good time to be up ferrr a fight!”
the battle bitten warrior interjects, extendings his Rs and adding the rustic twang common to liontaurs not raised in Chessford. He jabs his right fist, deadly claws extended, in the direction of Rolth, to emphasize his next words ”And what are you youngsters doing? I will tell you what yerrrr doing. You be gallivanting around telling tales of magic porrr-tles and fairrry trrrrips when you should be helping clean up the mess the metyurrrss left---and,” he pauses to take a deep breath before continuing with a near growl, “Using yerrr so called battle perrrfession to push back the latest packs of hellhounds terrerrrizing the good Taurrrs of the island!’ You see this last outburst has left him a bit winded and Perception DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice his claws, though fearsome, appear to be bent with arthritis.}

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=30 ; d20+1=16 ;
Saturday July 21st, 2018 6:43:42 PM
(Roll: perception = 30)

I'm just a navigator, Kiwina thinks. In any case, the good people of Chessford have not told us of any hell hound problems. He does not say this out loud, however, for fear that it would create a dispute between this warrior's tribe and the clans in town.

"Is that how you became an adult? I have heard that facing a hell hound in single combat is the surest way for a wemic to prove himself. Among my own people, it is fighting nawao, but as colts we would never dare to face one single-handed." Kiwina is attempting to be diplomatic, he's just not good at it (diplomacy = 16).

"Seems like it's time for another pitcher. . . Will you join me?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+10=22 ; d20+8=12 ;
Saturday July 21st, 2018 8:20:24 PM
Rolth rises to meet this wemic elder, in a manner neither threatening nor submissive. Her speaks, letting a little of his native burr slip back into his speech, "You are rright that therre are dangerrs rremaining in this land, and that ourr place is fighting them. I can tell that you have done yourr sharre of that, and we will cerrtainly be doing morre of it on the 'morrrow. But even the doughtiest warrriorrs must rregain theirr strrength between bouts. And what betterr way to restorre the fighting spirrit than by sharing meat, drink, and tales of victory? Come, join us, sharre yourr wisdom, and make us ready for tomorrrow's battles." He will offer an open hand clasp, being careful of the elder's gnarled claws, which look painful. (Perception = 22; Diplomacy = 12 to aid Kiwina = success for +2)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=11 ;
Saturday July 21st, 2018 8:54:22 PM
Sable fails to notice anything unusual (Nat 1 perception for 11). He will sit down and patiently await the dinner’s end.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=14 ;
Sunday July 22nd, 2018 5:13:46 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=14 Fail)
Hmmm, so there's hell hounds, and whatever's in that other room. Best keep my wits about me thinks Tsak. Truth be told, even though Tsak is enjoying the feast and it feels good to be with his friends, he feels cooped up in the town and is surprised to find himself yearning for the outdoors - be it the open sea, grasslands or in the woods by a campfire. He ponders this as he sips slowly on a last ale while the feast winds down around him.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=17 ;
Monday July 23rd, 2018 7:11:08 AM
{Perception: 17}

"Honerable father, this is the first we have heard of the Hellhouds, that I know of, or else we would have headed that way already. Where were they last seen?"

{ooc: 2 questions - Is this something that happens in the Isles that Falco or the others would be aware of? What knowledge check would a hellhound be?}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=27 ;
Monday July 23rd, 2018 7:28:12 AM
Bravo, we have our next target then.
Yes, tell us more of these hellhounds, why would demons be running around the taur Isles? And where we're they last seen heading, so we can ambush them and not the other way around.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+7=14 ;
Monday July 23rd, 2018 5:25:21 PM
HellHounds you say? have these started appearing at the same time as the meteors and the issues with the red grass, or is this an older problem?

knowledge planes for any background on the hellhounds = 14

Finnian (BatMark subbing for Zeke)
Monday July 23rd, 2018 5:25:46 PM
"Gothruk, I have been working on some things that might help with the plants. But it may be a while before I am strong enough to deal with foes like we have seen." When he hears the old liontaur talking about Hellhounds, he gulps a little. Those things are positively unnatural.

Some developments with Dinner (DM John)
Monday July 23rd, 2018 10:13:35 PM

Rolth and Knowledge Local 10 or Knowledge Geography 10 (note that skills with a DC 10 or less can be attempted even if untrained) Highlight to display spoiler: {Hellhounds are endemic to Liontaur Island. The eastern end of the island consists of broken terrain, with ravines, gullies, sharp valleys, and so on. There is a cone-shaped mountain, a mostly extinct volcano that is sufficiently active to serve as a gateway for the hellhounds that materialize in the badlands. These monsters then range out, hunting herd animals and liontaurs until slain. Dealing with this threat is a natural part of survival on the island. The time of the meteor strike and resulting bloodgrass outbreak experienced a reduction in hellhound activity. There reappearance, ironically, is an indication that things are returning to normal.}

All Highlight to display spoiler: {Apologies from the DM new to the campaign who assumed setting knowledge was known by the players. The appearance of the hellhounds was an not meant to be a plot point.}

Sable waits to act on his knowledge of what is behind door number one.
Tsak enjoys the evening but longs for something a bit less confining than the inn.

Kiwina attempts to placate the elder wemic,
"Is that how you became an adult? I have heard that facing a hell hound in single combat is the surest way for a wemic to prove himself. Among my own people, it is fighting nawao, but as colts we would never dare to face one single-handed."
"Seems like it's time for another pitcher. . . Will you join me?"

The veteran scowls at the offer, but any rebuttal is, at least temporarily, silenced by Rolth’s intervention, "You are rright that therre are dangerrs rremaining in this land, and that ourr place is fighting them. I can tell that you have done yourr sharre of that, and we will cerrtainly be doing morre of it on the 'morrrow. But even the doughtiest warrriorrs must rregain theirr strrength between bouts. And what betterr way to restorre the fighting spirrit than by sharing meat, drink, and tales of victory? Come, join us, sharre yourr wisdom, and make us ready for tomorrrow's battles." He offers an open hand clasp, being careful of the elder's gnarled claws, which look painful.

”Bah,” replies the elder. ”You mock me. Look at me claws,” he exclaims raising up his twisted digits. ”Me days for fighting hell beasts be long gone, which is why you cubs should be out tharrr ‘stead of in heerrrr eatin' yerrr fill!”

Falco intercedes, ”"Honerable father, this is the first we have heard of the Hellhounds, that I know of, or else we would have headed that way already. Where were they last seen?"

He straightens his stooped shoulders and turns his head to stare at Falco with his left eye. (You see that his right is frosted with cataracts.) After a moment of tense silence, he seems to relax a bit ”Well, little one, I can believe you has not hearrrrd of the scourrrrge of the isle, but these heerrrr big ‘uns know better.”

Elyas recalls what he knows of hellhounds. Elyas Highlight to display spoiler: {[OOC: DC 8 as hellhounds are common in Liontaur Isle. Hellhounds are evil outsiders that enter the Isle through the semi-dormant volcano on the isle. They are vulnerable to cold and their bite is fierce and burns with fire. Additionally they can breath fire which they use to kill their prey. }

Finnian blanches at the talk of hell hounds.

Gothruk responds, ”Bravo, we have our next target then. Yes, tell us more of these hellhounds, why would demons be running around the taur Isles? And where were they last seen heading, so we can ambush them and not the other way around.”

Now yerr talkin’!” exclaims the liontaur. ”But you must be a bit daft ter not know about hellhounds. They come from Old Fire Mountain. I dunno wherrr the last uns werrr, but they have to be around somewhere.” He pauses a moment, flexing the claws of his forepaws. ”Say, now. Are you rrrreaally that igrant or arrrr you messin’ wit me.”

As he utters these last words he bares his fangs in a snarl. Though yellow with age they still appear sharp...

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+7=11 ;
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 12:37:34 AM
(Roll: geography = 11)

Kiwina has nothing more to contribute to the conversation with the older taur. He listensto the others for now.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=8 ;
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 1:04:30 AM
(Know Local = 8)
Not being a local to the Taur Isles Tsak wracks his brain for any stories he's heard about hellhounds since arriving. Nothing comes to mind and when the old fighter becomes a little belligerent, Tsak loses interest in him. I don't expect a parade, but I think we've earned a decent feed and a soft bed for one night he mutters to himself. The hounds can wait, he thinks, Iets find out whats afoot in that private room that Sable stuck his nose into.

Finnian (BatMark subbing for Zeke) d20+7=27 ;
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 6:00:46 AM
Finnian shrinks back from the belligerent old coot. [Of course I know about the Hellhounds, but why is he making such a big deal of what everyone knows is routine around here?, he thinks to himself but swallows the words in the face of such an angry and clawed creature. (knowledge Geography = 27)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=26 ;
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 6:04:55 AM
Rising to interpose himself between the old taur and his friends, Rolth explains, [b]"Elder one, no one here is mocking you. I just asked you to share your wisdom from previous battles, that we might do more to avert this common threat to us all. Won't you do that over a beer?" (Diplomacy = 26)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 6:39:55 AM
"You are right, they just slipped my mind. Growing up my time was spent in study and exploration of town. I would imagine my parent, misguidedly, protected me from such stories worried I might want to get involved."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 7:59:54 AM
Gothruk also responds after Rolth I was raised mostly alone, my education focused in different areas. This dosn't make me stupid... I don't think...
Anyway you going to tell us about these demonic dogs or you going yo tell us to go out there with no idea what we're fight'in or why? I think that would be more ignorant then asking for help really...

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+7=22 ;
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 12:13:40 PM
I apologize, we seem to have over-reacted. The Hellhounds are indeed a problem, but one that is part of life here on the island. You may be surprised to hear that I agree with you, I think the celebration is a little over the top the past few days. We were placed in a crazy situation without seeking it, and we did the best we could with it. Please sir, if there is a place that our skills are needed, tell us and we will see what we can do!

An Appearance (DM John)
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 10:56:13 PM

Kiwina waits and listens. Tsak’s thoughts focus on the private room.

Finnian relaxes as he realizes that hellhound appearances are the norm for the Isle.

Rising to interpose himself between the old taur and his friends, Rolth explains, "Elder one, no one here is mocking you. I just asked you to share your wisdom from previous battles, that we might do more to avert this common threat to us all. Won't you do that over a beer?"

The scarred warrior seems placated a bit, but objects, ”Thank you, lad. Unforrrrtunately the beerrrrr aggrrrrravates the gout.”

While the Petals are engaging the elder warrior, Amaretto rushes out. Visibly relieved that heroes have not overly fueled his cantankerous disposition, she eases next to him, swishing her elegant long tail before his eyes, and staring warmly at him with her bright yellow eyes. In the background, you hear Ramsey let out a sigh.

”Come, Astedor. Allow these cubs to have there fun tonight, for they will surely go out to fight when it is time.” She gently leads him back to his table, gesturing to Boffo who swiftly appears with a steaming bowl. When Astedor resists, she grabs the bowl and places it under his nose. ”Mint custard with oysters,” she says, obviously tempting him with its aroma. There is no doubt she is a master of magic as the once belligerent old warrior literally purrs in delight as she sets the bowl before him.

Disaster averted, she returns to the Petals. ”Thank you for being so kind to ol’ Astedor Vigileye. It is hard for a warrior's heart to outlive his claws." She lowers her voice before continuing, ”The dinner crowd should be dispersing soon. Please stay a bit longer. I have something to show you.” With these last words, she glances meaningfully at Sable.

Her words prove true. Before long the common room is emptied out of guests, even Astedor departs, the mint oyster pie apparently having erased any memory of any potential animosity toward the Petals.

Amaretto quickly dismisses Boffo, ignoring his protestations for not being allowed to finish cleaning. As she departs, he quickly bars all the doors and shutters all the windows. She explains, ”You will soon realize the need for discretion once our guest presents himself.”

She then goes to the back room and calls softly, ”They are ready for you Master Grym.”

Soon a large bramble minotaur steps out, his shield slung on his back and his sword sheathed, but his hand seems ready to draw it at a moment’s provocation. He steps forward allowing another, older minotaur to step out. Dressed in simple worksman’s clothes you recognize it is none other than Gnym of Gnym, poet laureate of Minotaur Isle and former judge of the Taurnament of Roses!

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 12:13:24 AM
Kiwina looks around to see if Ramsey is still with them. If he is, Kiwina will observe his reaction.

"Master Gnym, we are honored." There doesn't seem to be much else to say, so Kiwina listens to whatever Gnym has to say.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 1:48:53 AM
Sable nods to Master Gnym, ”Sorry it took a while for everyone else to clear out, how can we help you?”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 2:29:25 AM
Tsak keeps an eye on the bramble, but turns most of his attention to Gnym.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 6:16:58 AM
Rolth whispers to Kiwina, "Was our battle verse so awful that he has come here personally to punish us?". With some trepidation, he rises with Kiwina to honor the Master.

Finnian (BatMark subbing for Zeke)
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 7:00:27 AM
Finnian is visibly relieved that the threatening liontaur has been replaced by the presence of the great poet. Although precedent does suggest that we are about to have another adventure... He shrinks back a little before remembering that he is now a journeyman of the WLA! And we did hold our own in the battle with the Sarr. With spine somewhat stiffened, he rises to greet the Poet.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 7:01:03 AM
Before Master Grynm is called out.:

Falco clearly feels bad for the old warrior. The though of having lost a purpose is almost too much to bear for his halfling mind.
"Amaretto, Astedor is he just out of things to do having outlived his claws, as you say? Maybe he should be found a job he could do? We have a boat of sorts, has he done any sailing? It is clear he knows things we do not." as he speaks he begins to trail off realizing that he clearly should have discussed this with the others "Well that is just one idea, probably bad."

When the poet laureate of Minotaur Isle enters Falco forgets himself a little and claps a couple of times in excitement before catching himself and going silent.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 7:43:11 AM
Gothruk tries to hide his surprise but only partially succeeds.
He's interested in what it has to say and why there is the need for secrecy.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 11:23:09 AM
Elyas is surprised to see the 'Taur poet, and more surprised that he felt he needed to keep his presence such a secret. What has happened? why have you called us all together?

Barkley's Tale (DM John)
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 10:18:44 PM
Falco clearly feels bad for the old warrior. The thought of having lost a purpose is almost too much to bear for his halfling mind. "Amaretto, Astedor is he just out of things to do having outlived his claws, as you say? Maybe he should be found a job he could do? We have a boat of sorts, has he done any sailing? It is clear he knows things we do not." as he speaks he begins to trail off realizing that he clearly should have discussed this with the others "Well that is just one idea, probably bad."

Amaretto shakes her head in disagreement, she softly replies to the halfling, A big heart you have for one so little. Don’t worry too much about Astedor. He has had his days and they were great ones still.”

When the poet laureate of Minotaur Isle enters Falco forgets himself a little and claps a couple of times in excitement before catching himself and going silent.

Tsak keeps an eye on the bramble, but turns most of his attention to Gnym.

Gothruk tries to hide his surprise but only partially succeeds, barely suppressing his interest in what Gnym has to say and why there is the need for secrecy.

Finnian waits in anticipation for the poet to speak.

Rolth in a dramatic aside whispers to Kiwina, "Was our battle verse so awful that he has come here personally to punish us?" then rises to honor the Master.

"Master Gnym, we are honored," greets Kiwina also rising in respect.

Sable nods to Master Gnym, ”Sorry it took awhile for everyone else to clear out, how can we help you?”

Elyas, surprised to see the 'Taur poet, and more surprised that he felt he needed to keep his presence such a secret, blurts out ”What has happened? why have you called us all together?”

Ramsey has another reaction as he drops his spoon in his cream, oblivious to the resulting splash and the words of the others. He jumps to his feet as he calls out, ”Barkley? Is that you?”

”Brother!” shouts Barkley as he rushes toward Ramsey, arms outstretched. ”I thought you were dead.” He looks around again. ”Where are the others?

Ramsey looks down. ”All are dead I am afraid. Infected by that blood plague and slain in the Sargrass. If it wasn’t for this group,” he says indicating the Petals with a gesture, ”I would have been, too.”.

After a moment the master poet, looking on with a mixed expression of sadness and surprise, interrupts the reunion, Barkley, perhaps you can reunite with your brother later. For now we have another story to tell.”

Barkley nods in agreement, remaining by his new found brother, questions for him clearly on his face.

Gnym bows lightly then proceeds ”Apologies for the subterfuge, but you can understand that my presence, were it known, would provoke some commotion that would interfere with our ability to converse privately. Tomorrow, perhaps I can indulge my celebrity, but for tonight I am a messenger.”

”It appears there is a serious problem that has been brewing to the north end of this island. An evil witch who has power over plants has been creating a new form of taurs, the brambles.” As he says this last, he nods to indicate his bodyguard and to Ramsey. ”Barkley escaped from her secret village and has told his tale to many. I eventually came across him, and unlike others he has approached, I have come to believe his tale.”

He turns to the young Taur, and gently pleas, ”Tell them your tale, young Barkley”.

The young bramble is reluctant to divert his attention from his rediscovered sibling and he appears much more comfortable with a sword than with an audience, but his devotion to his new sponsor and his cause prevails.

He clears his throat before proceeding, ”It happened a few years ago. A woman, a human named Caryln, came to our village on Minotaur Isle. She told our elders that it was our destiny to unite the fractured taurs by introducing a new, more perfect race of taurs, ones with blood strengthened by being imbued with the nature of plants.

“Many of us, including Ramsey and myself, were seduced by her promise of power and allowed ourselves to become transformed. We continued to grow in numbers and strength, then sometime after the taurnament, Caryln decided to leave Minotaur Island and led us to a secret enclave in the northern part of this island. There she continues to recruit more in pursuit of building a new race of taurs like Ramsey and me.”

Gnym somberly listens as Barkley tells this story to the Petals. ”When I heard of this threat. I thought you might be able to stop it before she grows too powerful. That is why I arranged this meeting with you in the absence of other distractions. Are you willing to travel to the hostile side of the island and confront the growing threat?”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 10:52:22 PM
Tsak cocks an eyebrow at Gothruk You weren't so far off with your observations regarding plants, maybe we should be checking for spies among the daffodills...
This sounds like a perfect job for the petals, and a good opportunity to test their boat in water whilst keeping close to shore. Tsak thinks a day or two to resupply and they could be on their way.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 11:41:15 PM
"Ramsey, are you unhappy with the way you are?" Kiwina asks. The bramble taurs are clearly not a reunited taur race, but Amaretto's reaction to Ramsey makes him think the brambles might have their place.

To Barkley he asks, "What was this Caryln doing with her recruits? Did she talk about her plans?"

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Thursday July 26th, 2018 2:46:02 AM
Sable says, ”But where are our manners, you must be famished. Gnym Gnym, want some Num Nums?”, offering a tray of desserts.

Rolth (BatMark)
Thursday July 26th, 2018 6:03:07 AM
Wow, Gothruk’s gotta be loving this. Rolth agrees with Kiwina, this sounds like a job for the Eight Petaled Rose. ”What do you say, guys? It sounds like a grand adventure to me.". Turning to Barkley and Gnym, "What more can you tell us of her location, defenses, and powers?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Thursday July 26th, 2018 6:44:01 AM
"It does not seem she holds undue sway over those she transforms or, Ramsey, are you and your brother outliers? I would hate having to battle those who were transformed if they are not in control."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Thursday July 26th, 2018 9:58:24 AM
I knew too many plants were giving me weird looks! And think about all the ones that have tried to eat us! Any of the could have been working for this witch.
That being said, it dosn't seem like she's really done anything wrong. It seems you were willingly turned into half-plants. And if she's keeping to herself then I don't see why we need to go over there and cause trouble. What happens if she turns US into plants, we really will be an eight petalled rose! Gothruk is relived to have been right about there being malevolent plants around but is a bit confused about why we're suppose to dislike her.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Thursday July 26th, 2018 12:07:33 PM
It's always something to do with plants isn't it? You think perhaps we invited it by naming ourselves after a plant? Elyas murmurs, almost to himself before coming back to the conversation at hand.

So Ramsey, you know of this witch? Are you willing to fight with us against the one who created you? If you are not, there is no shame in sitting this one out. And more to the point, does she have the ability to control the minds of the Taurs she has converted? We wouldn't want you to lose your faculties in the middle of a fight...

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday July 26th, 2018 3:33:34 PM
"I agree to help stop this witch. She is using plants for her own twisted gain. There is a time and a place to meld with nature" Finnian finds himself speaking out. "but it seems like this woman is exploiting nature for herself. We saw what happened when those brambles began loosing their minds. Does the local druidic circle know about her goings on. I must speak with them to find out what they would have me do. he remembers his place and quiets down.

[ooc thanks for subbing]

She's a witch (DM John)
Thursday July 26th, 2018 9:06:50 PM

Tsak immediately begins thinking about preparing for the mission.

Gnym smiles as Sable offers him some dessert. ”You obviously do not know Amaretto very well if you think she would neglect the palate of anyone under her roof,” he replies as he shakes his head.

"Ramsey, are you unhappy with the way you are?" Kiwina asks.

Ramsey wrinkles his bramble brow in thought. After much consideration, he responds, ”No. I'm okay with the way I am.”

Kiwina then asks Barkley, "What was this Caryln doing with her recruits? Did she talk about her plans?"

”She didn’t go into much detail,” responds the other bramble. ”She did mention avenging her prince, but I don’t know who that is.” He thinks some more, his brow wrinkling identically to the way Ramsey’s did, then exclaims, ”Wait! You guys call yourself the Petals! She says she was going to get you one way of the other. Unfortunately, she didn’t say how.”

Rolth agrees that this sounds like a job for the Eight Petaled Rose. Turning to Barkley and Gnym, "What more can you tell us of her location, defenses, and powers?"

Gnym turns to the bramble indicating he should answer. ”She is restoring an old ruined complex to serve as her stronghold. It’s located near the village of Kaga which is remotely located near the coast on the northern edge of the island. To get there from here you would go through the territory of the of Ag clan. From there it is 6 miles east to Kaga on the coast.

“As far as powers go, she is able to control plants and she makes a magic potion that produces the bramble transformation. That’s how she made Ramsey and me.”

Falco asks, "It does not seem she holds undue sway over those she transforms or, Ramsey. Are you and your brother outliers? I would hate having to battle those who were transformed if they are not in control."

Ramsey responds, ”She is very persuasive. When I left with the others, I was fully convinced I was doing the right thing, but now I see she is cruel and spiteful. Was it magic, I don’t know. I think I could resist her now, but I am not sure.”

Barkley adds, ”She uses both words and spells. I’ve seen her force brambles to her will with magic. I think I was under some sort of enchantment myself, but somehow I managed to break it. That’s when I fled and went for help.” His expression turned somber, ”That was right after I was told that Ramsey was dead.”

Gothruk exclaims ”I knew too many plants were giving me weird looks! And think about all the ones that have tried to eat us! Any of the could have been working for this witch. That being said, it doesn't seem like she's really done anything wrong. It seems you were willingly turned into half-plants. And if she's keeping to herself then I don't see why we need to go over there and cause trouble. What happens if she turns US into plants, we really will be an eight petaled rose!”

”You’re wrong, says Barkley softly. She is bent on turning others to her will. I have seen her kill or have killed those who oppose her.”

Elyas asks, ”So Ramsey, you know of this witch? Are you willing to fight with us against the one who created you? If you are not, there is no shame in sitting this one out. And more to the point, does she have the ability to control the minds of the Taurs she has converted? We wouldn't want you to lose your faculties in the middle of a fight…”

Ramsey shudders. ”Although I am content with what I now am. I wouldn’t force it on another against their will. Though I thought I willingly chose to become what I am, I am not certain it truly was of my own free will. I will fight her, if you will have me.” He rises, heedless of the splattered cream dropping from his clothes, a proud look of resolve on his thorny brow.

Finnian chimes in, "I agree to help stop this witch. She is using plants for her own twisted gain. There is a time and a place to meld with nature but it seems like this woman is exploiting nature for herself. We saw what happened when those brambles began loosing their minds. Does the local druidic circle know about her goings on? I must speak with them to find out what they would have me do.”

Gnym, Barkley, and Ramey nod in agreement, but do not appear to know the answer to Finnian’s question.

Gnym considers the heroes for a moment before asking, "Is it agreed? Will you deal with this Caryln?"

Additional details you learn from Ramsey and Barkley about these traits that a bramble creature hasHighlight to display spoiler: {
Spell like ability: Entangle
Improved Natural Armor Class
Prickle Whip: Once per day, a bramble can unravel and detach one of the tangled strands that form its body.
Thorn Dart: A bramble can pull a long thorn from its body that can be thrown as a dart.
Thorny Grasp: A bramble deals automatic piercing damage each round it grapples a foe. Woodland stride: A bramble may move through any sort of undergrowth at its natural speed without taking damage or suffering any other impairment. However, undergrowth that has been magically manipulated to impede motion still affects the bramble.
Weakness: vulnerability to fire.
}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday July 26th, 2018 9:54:36 PM
"I'm in! Good show, Ramsey! We have heard of this witch before, have we not? During the Taurnament, we entered a re-creation of her Garden. In the Green Book that we gained from Jaynce at Scribner University, she was described as a bloodwitch with powers related to plants. She used these powers to punish a Prince of Farungia who had spurned her love. He was afraid of fire, if I recall correctly. Can someone check the Green Book now, to see what more it might tell us about her, and about the Prince? On a related note, did anyone else catch what Captain Cecil said about being cursed? Do you think that he might somehow be this Prince? Or is it a different curse?"

"Also, Sir Gnym, do you know ought else that could help us, perhaps information gained as you researched the Garden to make the Taurnament challenge?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday July 26th, 2018 11:09:26 PM
"How quickly should we face this Caryln? We have met dryads on Minotaur and Centaur Isles, have we not, yet we do not know one here. We should seek allies and information if time permits. And yes, Finnian, the druids should be among them."

Kiwina recalls seeing the green book when gathering the party treasure to sell. Unless someone is carrying it, it must be on the ship.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Friday July 27th, 2018 12:06:18 AM
Sable will produce the green book for anyone who cares to examine it - this seems more of a knowledge or history thing rather than nature related...

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Friday July 27th, 2018 10:19:40 AM
"We should see if we can gather any more information. If she is newly arrived here on this island the locals probably don't know of her. Perhaps this Ag clan might have seen more of her preparations? are they friendly?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Friday July 27th, 2018 11:43:29 AM
Wow what a good memory Rolth, I had... Gothruk cuts off half way through his sentence, going slightly green as he remembers striking a particularly devastating blow to a large minotaurian hedge creature.
... hey, there's no way she could know it was me that...
He travels through several more shades of green as he remembers telling that story of how he slew the hedge creature to anyone who would listen for days afterwards.
-
yeah, getting help from the druids sounds good. He says weakly

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday July 28th, 2018 9:59:56 AM
Tsak quickly takes a half step away from Gothruk, just to give the guy some space.
Then looks over to see a rose tapping on the window. Must be the wind...

Final words at the Roost (DM John)
Saturday July 28th, 2018 12:53:16 PM

Rolth exclaims, "I'm in! Good show, Ramsey! We have heard of this witch before, have we not? During the Taurnament, we entered a re-creation of her Garden. In the Green Book that we gained from Jaynce at Scribner University, she was described as a bloodwitch with powers related to plants. She used these powers to punish a Prince of Farungia who had spurned her love. He was afraid of fire, if I recall correctly. Can someone check the Green Book now, to see what more it might tell us about her, and about the Prince? On a related note, did anyone else catch what Captain Cecil said about being cursed? Do you think that he might somehow be this Prince? Or is it a different curse?"

"Also, Sir Gnym, do you know ought else that could help us, perhaps information gained as you researched the Garden to make the Taurnament challenge?"

Kiwina responds, “"How quickly should we face this Caryln? We have met dryads on Minotaur and Centaur Isles, have we not, yet we do not know one here. We should seek allies and information if time permits. And yes, Finnian, the druids should be among them." He thinks the book may be on the ship.

Kiwina recalls seeing the green book, but Sable actually has it.

Elyas proposes finding out more, "We should see if we can gather any more information. If she is newly arrived here on this island the locals probably don't know of her. Perhaps this Ag clan might have seen more of her preparations? are they friendly?

Gothruk is wowed by Rolth’s memory and himself recalls destroying a minotaurian hedge creature.

Tsak is a bit leery and sees a rose tapping on the window. Tsak perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {It’s not a rose. It’s something much bigger!}
Tsak if perception check beats 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It’s Boffo! Apparently he is eavesdropping.}

Gnym looks at Rolth speculatively. “Impressive memory for detail,” he comments after a moment. “Have you consider taking up storytelling? Your tale of the Charge of the Dark Brigade showed considerable promise and will very likely be a part of many a bard’s repertoire.”

“Regarding your question: you seem to have captured most of what there is to know already.”

Amaretto, quiet until know, speaks up, “The Ag clan are hard warriors, but will be unhappy to hear someone has settled in their territory. They may prove good allies provided they are approached tactfully.

Gnym adds in, “There is a village named Pym on the edge of Ag territory. I hear tell it is settled by mino-liontaurs. I suggest you stop there for assistance. I am sure they will receive the Eight Petaled Rose favorably.” He pauses for a moment, then apparently recalls something else, “I have picked up rumors that she is hiring mercenaries to advance her cause. For now, nothing is substantiated, but it is worth be alert to.

Gnym looks at you warmly. He is obviously tired, but willing to spend as much time answering any further questions the Petals may have.

[As far as you know there is nothing time critical about going to confront Caryln, though she is probably growing in influence as time passes. Feel free to describe what you wish to accomplish before you depart.

Other questions to address: Do you wish Ramsey to come along? Barkley? How will you make the journey?]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Saturday July 28th, 2018 10:07:22 PM
Rolth is momentarily stunned by the praise from the Poet Laureate. He quickly recovers his wits, and thanks the Master for his compliment. "I must admit that I was inspired by your own work, sir, and hope to one day measure up in worthiness! I have already begun my studies on this path, and shall not flag."

With respect to the journey, Rolth thinks that our path will depend on several factors. "Is the village of Pym also on the coast? And is this ruin we are headed for on the plains or up in the hills? Either bit of information might help us determine whether to go by land, or take the Rose by sea. A third option would be to take the Rose up the river to the east, then set out overland. If we take the ship by either path, Ramsey and Barkley would be handy. Speaking of the ship, can it traverse land here, or only in the Sargrass? Finally, I think I want to go shopping one more time before we go. I need to upgrade some of my own gear, but is there also anything we ought to be buying as a group?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Saturday July 28th, 2018 10:50:18 PM
"Actually, Master Gnym, a map might help. I supose we should find one in the morning," Kiwina says. "Rolth, I don't think we should take the Rose overland. We have seen her floating here, but we have no experience in her with terrains other than Sargrass, and she is not inconspicuous. In fact, we don't know how her magic makes her handle water. I am sure Ramsey and Barkley would be handy in any case, but it is my feeling that we should not trust the Rose to any but Ramsey. He has proven himself. In fact, we should talk about wages."

"Amaretto, how do you suggest we approach the Ag?"

Kiwina proposes seeking information from the WLA and the druids in the morning, as well as finding a map.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=17 ;
Sunday July 29th, 2018 7:26:11 PM
Sable, not seeing anyone have interest in the book takes a look (Knowledge Nature - 17). If he finds anything, he will read the relevant passage to the team - unless it appears to be a spell of some sort.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Sunday July 29th, 2018 9:23:09 PM
"I would love to travel overland if we can, I haven't seen much of this island other than where have all been together and I would familiarize myself with the terrain if given the chance. If we need something as a group I would gladly lend my money toward it. I've not much use until I can figure out how to put these powers into this bow"

[ooc I'm mostly saving for when I can enchant the bow on my own so other than paying for the WLA training I'm not spending much]

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Sunday July 29th, 2018 10:07:11 PM
I would be in favor of taking the Rose around the island and at least scouting out this ruin the witch has taken up residence in, rather than going by foot. if anything goes wrong it would be good to have a magical ship to use as a base

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=15 ; d20+10=18 ;
Sunday July 29th, 2018 10:20:31 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=15, Stealth=18)
Peering a little more closely Tsak notices that there is something, or someone, standing near the window.
Are they being furtive? Are we actually being spied on?
I agree Elyas, taking the Rose on a scouting mission would serve two purposes and be most useful.
Whilst talking to the mage Tsak tries to catch his eye and alert him to the intruder as he moves toward the shadow at the window to see if he can identify it.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Monday July 30th, 2018 6:55:03 AM
Falco grows excited as this conversation goes on. Maybe this mission will help my get my head straight. Despite the last few weeks being excited something still feels off with me.

"This sounds like a mission the petals can embrace. The idea of a bit of scouting makes sense, then we can make a plan."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Monday July 30th, 2018 7:28:57 AM
I think conversing with the Druids would be a good idea, this corruption of nature, tampering with the natural order of things is what they hate most. I don't think they would appreciate taur-plant hybrids and even if they don't directly aid us by sending order members to help us, they might offer to fund or give gifts.

As for how we approach the castle we still need to test how to boat navigates through different environments. Wether it can crest hills like a normal boat would waves, or if it's magic will cause it to hover above water. There's a lot we don't know

Roost - part 2
Monday July 30th, 2018 7:50:24 PM
Rolth is momentarily stunned by the praise from the Poet Laureate. He quickly recovers his wits, and thanks the Master for his compliment. "I must admit that I was inspired by your own work, sir, and hope to one day measure up in worthiness! I have already begun my studies on this path, and shall not flag."

Gymn dismisses his compliment kindly. “I’ve had my day, no need to compliment. It’s the young ones that will carry the touch with their words.”
He then continues, “A map. Amaretto do you have that map?” She shuffled some papers and shook her head no.
“Dang, my age makes things so much for difficult.”
Ramsey speaks up. “We don’t need a map when we have me. I know where we are going. That village is on the coast. We could sail the Rose East of here then North. Should take us a couple hours at the most. With the wind against us. The Rose is still floating so we could float over the island but I think that would be unwise and would be destructive, just my opinion. I’m not sure how it will make it up the mountains North of here. But you Petals are the boss. I owe you all my life.”
“Walking is always an option but I’m not sure I would be able to join you for most of that trip. I can’t exactly leave the ship without any stares and trouble brewing. If that is the case I can sail and meet you in Pym.”

Barkley waited for Ramsey to stop talking and declined to go along, due to the tensions built up in the islands already. He attempts to hug his brother but it becomes awkward when vines begin to tangle and he just slaps him on the shoulder.

Amaretto thinks for a moment then replies to Kiwina’s query. “The Ag tribe are very transient. They do not stay in one place very long. It’s quite possible you will not run across them but, that said, they are very territorial and very close. I’d expect them to be quite irritated at the actions of the witch and the presence of the Bramble.”

The Green Book mentions very little new information about Carlyn and her spurned love, the Prince. It does mention that it was hearsay and no one had ever seen Carlyn. It does mention Carlyn’s pension for cruelty and command of people under her.

Tsak finds Boffo staring through the window listening.
Falco is excited and Gothruk is behind the idea of talking to the Druids.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Monday July 30th, 2018 8:53:25 PM
"Ah, good Ramsey, you speak wisely. I like this plan of sailing over the water. It is as the famous sea captain, Sir Frantic Rake, quoth, 'It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.' By sailing, we can perhaps avoid things that might weaken us on the way, and save our best for yon witch. And I agree that it might be best not to test our ability to fly over the mountains! But first, we should do as Gothruk suggests and see what more information the druids or others can provide. And I still need to do some shopping before we go."

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday July 30th, 2018 11:18:14 PM
"Ramsey, you may know the way perfectly, but a map would allow those of us who don't know the area we are going to better understand what we might expect."

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Monday July 30th, 2018 11:38:11 PM
Sable carefully puts away the Green Book to be consulted no doubt in the near future...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=14 ;
Tuesday July 31st, 2018 4:53:06 AM
(Intimidate=14)
Tsak turns to Amaretto Your man Boffo appears to be taking quite an interest in proceedings. Is he to be trusted, I wonder? Perhaps further discussion of our plans can wait until we find out why he's skulking about outside windows...
The half orc opens the window and snarls at the waiter to make his way inside and explain his presence.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Tuesday July 31st, 2018 6:28:31 AM
Do you know where the nearest collection of Druids is Finnian, or how we might arrange a meeting?
Then we can see how the boat reacts to being put on the ocean.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Tuesday July 31st, 2018 6:55:00 AM
Falco jumps when Tsak growles at Boffo having zoned out for a moment again lost in his own thoughts.

"Yes the water makes sense, no need to risk our boat going the hard way. Most of us are not great sailors yet so the easiest path makes sense until we are all better." I need to pay more attention on the boat I guess, I think we will be using it for some time. So many things to think about...

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Tuesday July 31st, 2018 11:15:55 AM
When should we set out? is there mroe we can do to prepare, or should we be on our way in the morning?

Elyas frowns at Tsak's words. Hmm... someone is a little too curious I think. What should we do about him?

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday July 31st, 2018 4:04:34 PM
Finnian reluctantly agrees. Ramsy, you have proven yourself a fine sailor and I'd gladly make the voyage with you along."

I'd better get used to the sea, I am on an island after all" he thinks to himself

Druid, what druid?
Tuesday July 31st, 2018 9:27:28 PM
“There seems to be an agreement to head out via the sea,” Ramsey says. “If this is true I will dock the boat on the west end of Chessford by Crab Beach. Once your ready to head out we can go. It looks to be about noon so we do have time to head out today but we could also head out tomorrow. That would give you time to seek out the druids.”
“I will have a new map written up for you in the morning. I’m so sorry I lost the old one,” Gymn adds.
“Amaretto lets find the map maker tonight and get this done. That is, if your willing to help me.”
“Of course,” Amaretto says with a smile then realizes that Boffo is trolling outside the window.
“Boffo is half deaf. He skulks around all the time. I’m not sure why he does that. He cannot hear a thing. He is a special case, and is harmless I assure you. I have been taking care of him since we were young ones.”
After Tsak snarls at Boffo, he scurries away knocking over a vendors cart of fruit. The liontaur growled. Boffo stumbled over some words that you could not hear but seemed to straighten out any dispute.

“Druids?” Ameretto shoots suddenly. “I know a druid… um… named Luven. He lives with the Wexor clan. It’s North of the club about 200 feet. You will notice it when you see the Great Mane and sword crest.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+2=15 ;
Tuesday July 31st, 2018 10:03:23 PM
Rolth is all for spending the afternoon looking for the druid, doing some shopping for gear and supplies, and waiting for a map to be ready in the morning. He will accompany those who go to visit Luven. He will also try to remember anything he can from his time on the island, about the Ag tribe, Wexor clan, and Luven. He's hoping to come up with something that will aid in any parley. (Knowledge Local = 15)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+1=21 ;
Wednesday August 1st, 2018 12:18:40 AM
Kiwina will try the local WLA chapterhouse to see what information they may have about Caryln, Pym, the Ag, brambletaurs, Kaga, the ruins, or anyone hiring mefcenaries right now. Also, whether the north side of the island's reputation as the dangerous side of the island is based on anything in particular. (Local knowledge = 21)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=21 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=25 ;
Wednesday August 1st, 2018 1:50:34 AM
(Knowledge: Sailor=21, Perception@docks=20, Perception@druid=25)
Tsak is keen to be involved in the visit with the druid. He asks no questions but listens keenly (Perception=25). He then uses his time to find a couple of healing potions to buy. He'll also take a walk through the docks speaking to sailors to see what he can find out that may be of assistance in managing the petal at sea (Knowledge Sailor). Should any of the sailors mention anything of the Ag, Caryln or mercenaries he'll take note of that as well (Perception).
He invites Ramsey to come with him as the bramble seems quite at home on the boat and two heads are better than one.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Wednesday August 1st, 2018 6:36:45 AM
Sable will go along to Druid to help, but will not be the “face” of the party.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Wednesday August 1st, 2018 7:35:43 AM
Faloc spends the morning planning for the trip. Still feeling a connection to the new power in the world he spends some time praying but it just does not feel right at the moment.

Maybe a trip to the starmage.... no that doesn't feel right. Kind of at a loss and adrift he turns back to his spell book reviewing what spells might be of use on their upcoming journey.

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Arcane School Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th; concentration +8)
. . 7/day—acid dart (1d6+2 acid)
Conjurer Spells Prepared (CL 4th; concentration +8)
. . 2nd—glitterdust (DC 17), glitterdust (DC 17), invisibility, summon monster II
. . 1st—color spray (DC 15), elf vision (DC 15), grease, mage armor, reduce person (DC 15)
. . 0 (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation
. . Opposition Schools Abjuration, Enchantment

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday August 1st, 2018 7:50:58 AM
Gothruk wants to visit the Druid if only to learn more about them.
He assumes that Finnian will be the one to speak, likely knowing the most about their customs. Otherwise he'll encourage Rolth to speak, Gothruk himself was raised mostly alone and his scar had prevented him from really learning how to interact with people.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday August 1st, 2018 5:28:27 PM
Finnian is quite excited about the prospect of taking the group to see the druid. But is unsure about addressing them. He takes Rolth off to the side and speaks with him.

[spoiler=Rolth]" So these druids are somewhat my people, I guess, not quite... But as you've seen I'm somewhat, well, I'm not as eloquent with words as you are. I know there language, but, well, as is plain to see, or hear, you've a way with words that I lack. When I inevitably stumble over my words will you help me convey my message... Better. Rolth I want to impress, but I'm worried that I'm not very impressive..." Finnian stumbles through the whole interaction and it's clear that there is a mixture of excitement and nervousness. [/spoiler]

Is there anything in particular that Finnian knows about this clan or Luven? I don't have Knowledge local but He likely knows something. He didn't get his first level of druid here, I don't believe, but he did atleast get his second. Also I'll be checking out the wiki to be prepared for the next post.

Questions at noon
Wednesday August 1st, 2018 7:42:05 PM
The afternoon moves quickly as you talk to the druids of the Wexor clan. The liontaur cleric tribe was sequestered in a large stone building, just large enough to fit 5 liontaur.
Luven greats you warmly and introduces you to the others. The other druids bowed but said nothing.
“They have taken a vow of silence,” Luven advises. “I am kinda the spokesperson because I choose to speak. First a question, do you choose to stand with that vile Bramble? The brothers and I are concerned for your safety. Have you heard what they did in the North? They are invading… are you here to help the island stop them? We are generous and all but these are not taurs, they are certainly not a noble race.”

The only thing that Rolth can recall about the Ag clan is there vast territory in the North of the island. They are a nomadic tribe that never stays in one place too long. They are not known for their patience with any creature not liontaur.

Kiwina is asked a simular question at the WLA chapter house but in more of statement. “You stand with the Bramble. Do you stand with all the Bramble? Word is they are destroying Liontaur island with their prickle whips and whatever other mutant abilities they have…”
The liontaur speaking waited for a response but soon searched the books for information.
He returned with a old book and read from it. Pym is a mino-liontaur hamlet within territory patrolled by the Ag clan. Pym serves as a fishing village for the clan.
Another liontaur steps in and speaks. “There are mercenaries in the North. This is what I’ve heard. If you are going to fight the Brambles watch your back.”
Tsak talks to the sailors but they seem to be even more salty than usual. Ramsey seems to bring out the worst in the taurs. Rumors of the Brambles, hybrid children and a grumbles of taurdom. The non-taurs are very curious about the plant hybrid.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Wednesday August 1st, 2018 9:47:04 PM
Elyas stands in front of Ramsey when the druid asks. "Ramsey is one of us, proven on the field of battle and generous in heart. we vouch for him, even as we aim to fight the witch who is creating these brambles."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=19 ;
Wednesday August 1st, 2018 11:40:56 PM
Rolth helps out Finnian and backs up Elyas’ assertion about Ramsey. "He is a bramble, but not a vile one. In fact, he has been quite reliable since getting out from under the sway of the bloodwitch. She is the real problem—if we can cut her out, I think many of the brambles can be brought to the side of light. Let’s not forget that we Taurs are also seeking to regain our own noble status! The mercenaries will go back wherever they came from of the witch is gone too. And yes, we do intend to move north to deal with this problem directly. Although please keep that to yourselves, because the witch may have spies even here in Chessford. With her vile magicks, she is able to dupe good folk or bend them to her will. And yes, we will watch our backs, and fronts for that matter.". (Diplomacy = 19, plus one if they revere Domi and plus one if they are a noble race.)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20-1=3 ;
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 1:30:55 AM
Sable stands with Rolth and nods along with what he is saying — sometimes at the wrong point (Diplomacy check - 3; does not succeed in assisting).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 3:26:14 AM
Tsak is disappointed with his efforts among the sailors, and particularly their attitude toward Ramsey. He decides to head back to the Rose and is making his way there when he notices a bit of a commotion.
A group of sailors appear to have some sort of animal backed into a corner. On closer inspection he notices that it is a spotted yellow cat. Who knows how it got there? Escaped cargo off a ship, lost in the storm? It seems large for a house cat. The sailors blame it for stealing fish and seem intent on killing it. Without really knowing why Tsak pushes his way thru, grabs the cat and continues on making his way back to the boat.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 7:23:29 AM
Having stayed on the boat Falco completes his contemplation of magic and life in general and decides he really has little to do at this point. With the others off making plans his melancholy really takes hold. To combat that he spends some time slowly climbing around in the rigging to familiarize himself more with the boat.

{ooc: Sorry for Falco not being the biggest participant at the moment. Waiting on some things that may bring some changes.}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20-1=9 ;
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 8:45:49 AM
We saved Ramsay's life from the bloodgrass not so long ago, and since then his has treated us as friends. He has had opportunities to harm as and has not. I do not consider him a threat.

A vow of silence? How does that help them in their studies, I don't know very much about druids.

As you said, they are invading we could use assistance in dealing with them. I feel with the battle of bloodgrass plain in such recent memory that we should be able to be trusted that any resorces entrusted to us will be well spent.

Diplomacy to assist Rolth = 9 (no benefit)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 11:07:37 AM
Gothruk's comment makes Elyas think of something.

"My kind of magic is much different than that of the druids, so forgive my question. but how does a druid cast his or her spells without being able to say anything?"

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=9 ;
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 12:24:13 PM
[ooc I clearly don't know how to do spoilers, but ill tray again.]
In Druidic
Highlight to display spoiler: {"Greetings Luven, I am Finnian. I recently took up the druidic path and am a novice in your beliefs and customs. I thank you for seeing us. Might I ask if you or the Wexor druids belong to any specific druidic circle, or if there are any greenmages among you"}
He dips his head slightly and continues in common [b]"It is true we travel with Ramsey, a Bramble, but as the others have said, he has been nothing but helpful and has agreed to aid us in eliminating the real threat this Bloodwitch. We come to you for guidance and knowledge."

That's a 9 for Diplomacy :(

Night approaches
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 8:01:51 PM
The Petals bravely defend Ramsey
Luven turns as one of the other druid hands him a potion. “Ah, this makes sense.”
To Gothruk in response to his question.
“Speaking can be a distraction. The act of staying silent deepens our spiritualism.”
"My kind of magic is much different than that of the druids, so forgive my question. but how does a druid cast his or her spells without being able to say anything?" says Gothruk.
“I can see how that would be a problem,” Luven chuckles. “We choose not to fight and use spells. But… but… the vow is a choice. We can choose to stop.”
To Finnian, Highlight to display spoiler: { There are no greenmages in this circle. It’s only us. We stand out from other druids.}
“I apologize if we sound cruel but most of Chessford is frightened. We are not warriors. Before you depart. Allow me to give you this. He then hands the Petals a potion of diminish plants. There is a large bramble wall surrounding Kaga. This should help you over that obstacle.”

Tsak is disappointed with his efforts among the sailors, and particularly their attitude toward Ramsey. He decides to head back to the Rose and is making his way there when he notices a bit of a commotion.
A group of sailors appear to have some sort of animal backed into a corner. On closer inspection he notices that it is a spotted yellow cat. Who knows how it got there? Escaped cargo off a ship, lost in the storm? It seems large for a house cat. The sailors blame it for stealing fish and seem intent on killing it. Without really knowing why Tsak pushes his way thru, grabs the cat and continues on making his way back to the boat.

Falco
Having stayed on the boat Falco completes his contemplation of magic and life in general and decides he really has little to do at this point. With the others off making plans his melancholy really takes hold. To combat that he spends some time slowly climbing around in the rigging to familiarize himself more with the boat.

Luven offers dinner as night approaches. Where do you stay the night, in the Rose or somewhere else? What else do you collect for the trip?

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 8:25:47 PM
Before leaving the WLA, Kiwina explains that Ramsey and one other have escaped the control of the witch who leads the brambles in the north, and now stand against her. The Petals are going to investigate what she is doing, and -- if the rumors are true -- will likely oppose her. He thanks the wemics there for the information.

Kiwina prefers to stay the night on board the Rose. When the others return, he tells them what he has learned, and suggests that Ramsey and his brother stay out of sight when the group is on the north side of the island.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 9:28:38 PM
Sable agrees with the suggestion, ”No sense inviting trouble”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 11:16:07 PM
Rolth suggests that the Petals chip in for some provisions for the trip. He is also planning to make one last trip the Catacombs. To the others, "does anyone recall weaknesses of the bad brambles? Do I recall that they were vulnerable to fire?"

He will also retrieve his rowboat, which the villagers had been using during reconstruction, so that the Rose has a small boat to use as needed. He is a little bit embarrassed that his visage is carved on the figurehead, and it has his name on each side. But maybe a little proud too ;)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday August 3rd, 2018 3:09:35 AM
Tsak gets back to the Rose with the feline still tucked under his arm.
He gets some meat jerky from his pack and feeds the hungry animal.
On closer inspection he notices that whilst large for a house cat, it still looks like a kitten.
He rustles up a bowl to put some water in and sits down to contemplate this latest development.
A strong desire to communicate with this and perhaps other animals comes over the half-orc.
His thoughts turn deeper inward and he finds himself meditating on the connection between himself and the cat.
He turns his gaze to find calm green eyes staring back at him and a word comes to him: Esmeralda

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Friday August 3rd, 2018 7:05:28 AM
As night falls Falco sets out in search of the other Petals with the hope of catching up with them for dinner. Spotting Tsak he waves but can see that the ranger is busy with a cat and moves on. With luck he finds them and shares a meal.

{ooc: Holding off on my shopping for the time being.}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Friday August 3rd, 2018 7:30:33 AM
Gothruk thanks the druids for the potion, getting them to explain how to use it.

Also do you think it's possible to get a few more of these apon our return. If we find any more bloodgrass or other vegetable menaces it could be quite useful.

Gothruk will be happy to dine with the Druids telling Rolth to inform the others where he'll be. He'll discuss and debate with the speaker druid on matters of spirituality and meditation. He'll also be sure to thank the druids for the gift again before he leaves to return to the Rose when it's late.

Night approaches (Retcon potion)
Friday August 3rd, 2018 11:40:32 AM
(OOC: "Allow me to give you this. He then hands the Petals a potion of diminish plants."
The DM needs to remove that potion and replace it with something else helpful. I will try to post this in the nightly DM post.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday August 3rd, 2018 1:14:20 PM
After the purchases he has already made, Kiwina has little to chip in for party provisions, but wants to know whst Rolth has in minnd. He could get some alchemical fire or such, or contribute to larger purchases.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday August 3rd, 2018 3:48:48 PM
Finnian accepts the offer of food and thanks the druid for his wisdom and for the item.

Having finished his bow Finnian doesn't have much in the way of purchases, but also offers some of his coin for group purchases.

Morning!!
Friday August 3rd, 2018 8:39:19 PM
Before leaving the WLA, Kiwina explains that Ramsey and one other have escaped the control of the witch who leads the brambles in the north, and now stand against her. The Petals are going to investigate what she is doing, and -- if the rumors are true -- will likely oppose her. He thanks the wemics there for the information.
The WLA taurs nod and wish Kiwina well and safe travels.
The Petals head back for the night.
Rolth suggests that the Petals chip in for some provisions for the trip. He is also planning to make one last trip the Catacombs. To the others, "does anyone recall weaknesses of the bad brambles? Do I recall that they were vulnerable to fire?"
He will also retrieve his rowboat.
Tsak brings home a pet.
Falco searches for the others and hopes to head out to dinner.

Gothruk thanks the druids for the potion, getting them to explain how to use it.
The Luven says sudden. “Oh my that is not the write label. Ugh. Let me find the right one. Her it is. An Anything potion.”
“I’m so sorry for the confusion. The potion works like this. You choose the effect when you drink it! It has to be a thing that works as a potion. So for example, you could dribble one into a friend's mouth as a Stabilize potion, or you could drink one yourself as a Guidance potion or a Taur's Try potion, any cantrip in the game, at caster level 1.”
Also do you think it's possible to get a few more of these upon our return. If we find any more bloodgrass or other vegetable menaces it could be quite useful.
“Sorry, only have one of these,” he says and disappears to prepare dinner.

The dinner with the druids was delicious as they offered a smorgasbord of food. The Rose is waiting at the end of the night. Ramsey, the nice guy that he is, found fresh bedding for everyone. Morning comes quickly and Ramsey stands at the wheel with a map pinned to a table beside him. “Look at what I got,” he says proudly.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Friday August 3rd, 2018 11:31:43 PM
Rolth clarifies that with respect to gear for the trip, he just meant making sure that we have plenty of food and water, and other such basic necessities. We might only intend to make a short trip, but who knows what the sea will bring! He has now completed his trip to the Catacombs, and is ready to travel.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Friday August 3rd, 2018 11:53:56 PM
Sounds great, Sable is ready to set sail as well - let’s head for adventure!

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Saturday August 4th, 2018 10:54:54 PM
Kiwina consults the map as soon as Ramsey mentions it, taking in the layout of the island as best he can. Hhe checks the route Ramsey has planned, and looks for any advantage the party may gain by tweaking it.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+6=21 ;
Sunday August 5th, 2018 11:39:51 AM
Elyas takes one more look-over on the Rose, making sure that the modifications are all in place and that he thinks the ship is seaworthy now.

Profession Sailor = 21

This is exciting, the maiden sea voyage of the Rose! Onward to another adventure, and the end of another evil!

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=21 ; d20+12=25 ;
Sunday August 5th, 2018 6:53:19 PM
"I can at least keep us full of fresh water, so we don't need to stock up on that," Finnian says when they are talking of provisions.

On board he looks at the map with Kiwina. "I'm no sailor, but I do know terrain, perhaps I can help to plan a course?" Finnian says and points to a few key landmarks on the map. He also looks to the sky to help determine what sort of weather conditions they might expect.

[Know. Geography = 21] [Know. Nature or Survival = 25, Same modifier]

[ooc How long are we expecting this trip to take, that might help determine what spells Finnian prepares in the morning?]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Monday August 6th, 2018 7:13:55 AM
As is habit Falco rises early and prepares his spells for the day. He takes some time thinking about what might be most effective on a boat during the process but realizes he has no idea. Glitterdust is always a winner I guess, might as well go with that.

Up on deck he watches the others work and tries to help where he can, {ooc: I need to up some points in sailor I think.}

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Arcane School Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th; concentration +8)
. . 7/day—acid dart (1d6+2 acid)
Conjurer Spells Prepared (CL 4th; concentration +8)
. . 2nd—glitterdust (DC 17), glitterdust (DC 17), invisibility, summon monster II
. . 1st—color spray (DC 15), elf vision (DC 15), grease, mage armor, reduce person (DC 15)
. . 0 (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation
. . Opposition Schools Abjuration, Enchantment

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Monday August 6th, 2018 7:35:44 AM
Gothruk goes out shopping early before the Rose leaves dock.
(OOC I'm still trying to determine how much gold Gothruk actually has so I'll visit the Catacombs when I've worked that out, I want to try and get a Ring of Sustenance)
Apon his return he congratulates Ramsay on his map. The end of another evil indeed!

Scene 2: Trip to North Liontaur Island

Ships Ahoy and East
Monday August 6th, 2018 9:02:28 PM
With all the preparations the Rose is ready to head out. Ramsey, like he promised, set the Rose beside Crab beach. The crabs crawled from the water in a battalion of six-legged red tanks.
The Petals find that the fastest route is East around the island. Pym is a day and a half trip by boat.
A small crew on the dock unmoored the lines and Ramsey asked for help to unfurl the sails. Once unfurled Ramsey turned to sails to catch the wind. The Rose backed up till it hit a current. The Rose’s crew worked to make the ship turn and they were on the way.
To the right was the coast of Chessford. Once passed Chessford the beach disappeared and was replaced by cliffs that rose into the sky.
(Finnian) Highlight to display spoiler: { Finnian find the cliffs familier. The name, what is the name of the cliffs? (DM thinking..lol) The Thunder Rock Cliffs. The height and odd shapes of the cliff crags is known to reflect the wind as thunder. With really good perception you are able to make out several taurs standing at the highest point. }
Half a day has passed. How do you spend your time on the boat?
Everyone take 400 XP for the scene

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=18 ; d20+10=18 ;
Monday August 6th, 2018 10:03:17 PM
Kiwina worries about how the Rose will take to the water, even though the party has inspected her thoroughly and pronounced hef seaworthy. This is still (as far as he knows) her maiden voyage on the sea, and he has to fuss and make sure she handles it well. When he's not checking on the ship, he's checking their position, assesseing her speed compared to other ships of comparable size, and looking for dangers in the water to avoid. (Rolls: sailor = 18, perception = 18)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=11 ;
Tuesday August 7th, 2018 6:37:48 AM
Rolth will spend most of his time helping to sail the ship. (Profession Sailor = 11) He will spend his down time examining the Sargrass tapestry that we gained in our last adventure. He hums an old liontaur tune about roaming the plains as he looks it over.

Home, home on the plains,
Where the wolves and the driders do range,
Where ever is heard, poetic encouraging words,
And the Eight Petaled Rose wins the day.

(Detect Magic)

Wait, is that a glowing aura he detects? He leans in for a closer look...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=16 ;
Tuesday August 7th, 2018 7:04:44 AM
(Profession: Sailor=16)
Tsak, taking a leaf from Falco's book, rises early and meditates on communicating more with Esmerelda.
Afterwards he does what he can to help keep the Rose afloat and moving in the right direction aka sailoring.

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Ranger spell for today: Speak with animals

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=18 ;
Tuesday August 7th, 2018 7:13:00 AM
Just before the boat sets out Falco thinks of the new power, the three that that ended the fight with the Sarr. He doesn't exactly prey but does ask that they watch over the vessel on the journey.

Once underway he climbs to one of the higher points on the ship and does his best to keep a lookout. {perception: 18}

Nothing in life has made me think a simple journey will be simple or safe. Best keep my eyes open.

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Arcane School Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th; concentration +8)
. . 7/day—acid dart (1d6+2 acid)
Conjurer Spells Prepared (CL 4th; concentration +8)
. . 2nd—glitterdust (DC 17), glitterdust (DC 17), invisibility, summon monster II
. . 1st—color spray (DC 15), elf vision (DC 15), grease, mage armor, reduce person (DC 15)
. . 0 (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation
. . Opposition Schools Abjuration, Enchantment

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Tuesday August 7th, 2018 8:02:51 AM
Gothruk seeing that others have taken up the reins and that he'd probably just be in the way if he tried to help keeps up with his training. He feels like he's markedly improved since he first joined the petals.

He goes along the boat practising forward kicks, kicks that come from the side, from above. Jabs, heavier follow-through punches, uppercuts, different combinations in quick succession. Practising his ballence on the ship as it rocks through the waves.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N
Tuesday August 7th, 2018 10:06:21 AM
Elyas brings his books out on to the top deck, spending some time pouring over his spells and planning, but enjoying the open air and the sea while he works. He watches the other petals, feeling a strange sense of belonging here.

He practices some simple fire spells, careful not to actually use their full power as he knows the dangers of fire on a boat, but also preparing to fight the brambles with an effective weapon.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=26 ; d20+13=14 ;
Tuesday August 7th, 2018 5:54:23 PM
Those are the... Uh... Thunder Rock Cliffs. I've heard the wind sounds like thunder around here. I think. Finnigan relays his knowledge to the group. With his keen eyes he points out some Taurus along the ridge. "Best keep an eye on them. See if they're just looking or shadowing us. I'll be in the crows nest if you need me." Finnian grabs a quiver and a quiver of sticks and, forgoing the rigging, climbs the mast like the trunk of a tree.
[Climb=26,Natural 20]

Once up there he sets in for the long haul and widdles away at the sticks.

He casts Alert if he spots anything but probably doesn't... [perception=14 Natural 1]

Maiden Voyage (DM John)
Tuesday August 7th, 2018 11:48:13 PM

Rolth bursts into song then examines the tapestry for auras. Rolth Highlight to display spoiler: {. You do in fact detect a moderate magical aura. A Knowledge Arcana DC21 to discern school of magic. You also see that this is very finely and cleverly woven. Some of the effect is natural, but appears to be enhanced by magic.}

Kiwina worries about how the Rose will take to the water, even though the party has inspected her thoroughly and pronounced her seaworthy.

And the Rose is soon put to the test.

The weather started getting rough.
The Petal’s ship was tossed.
If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the Rose, she would be lost.

Kiwina and the others, taking advantage of the advance warning providing by the watchful Falco and Finnian successfully crew the ship through the surprise squall that commonly appears in these waters. Although everyone is completely soaked in the sudden, but short lived downpour, no one is the worse for the experience.

Tsak gets to know his new friend. When the squall hits, Esmeralda, though a cat, seems to be quite unperturbed by being drenched.

Gothruk maintains his fighting form and works on his sea legs.

Elyas prepares to fight with fire.

The rest of the trip to Pym is uneventful. As they approach the coastal town, it is as if Elyas’ action were somehow prophetic, for there appears to be smoke coming from the settlement. Lots of it……

Perception DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: { There appear to several large fires about the village with taurs running around them.}
Perception DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The taurs are not putting out the fires. They are fueling them!}
Perception DC25 Highlight to display spoiler: {Partially hidden by the sea break there appears to be a longship in the harbor. Such a warship is out of place in a backwater fishing village like Pym.}

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+9=22 ;
Wednesday August 8th, 2018 2:04:43 AM
Sable scans the scene (Perception 22) and says, “Looks like the Taurs here are setting and fueling fires all around the town, perhaps we should proceed with caution.”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=27 ; d20+7=13 ;
Wednesday August 8th, 2018 5:33:30 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=27, Profession: Sailor=13 to know the attributes of a long-ship)
Tsak is able to perceive the shape of a ship in the harbor. It looks like a long-ship.
I agree, caution is advised, but the villagers may already be in need of our assistance. There is a war-ship in the harbor and it looks mighty suspicious. It seems our 3 hour tour is at an end. Luckily I believe those ships are more likely to be used as troop transports rather than carrying cannons, so the Rose should be safe. Although she will be quite fast and we may not be able to catch her if she spies us early.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=11 ;
Wednesday August 8th, 2018 7:01:35 AM
"Thunder Cliff? If liontaur live there they would be the Thunder Cats? Great name really."

Falco is in a good mode despite the sudden storm. The fact that he spotted it even gave him a feeling of being useful on a boat for the first time. This quickly sours when the smoke is spotted and the others speak.

"Could this have to do with the witch and the brambles? Brambles come in and the other taurs are reacting poorly?"
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Arcane School Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th; concentration +8)
. . 7/day—acid dart (1d6+2 acid)
Conjurer Spells Prepared (CL 4th; concentration +8)
. . 2nd—glitterdust (DC 17), glitterdust (DC 17), invisibility, summon monster II
. . 1st—color spray (DC 15), elf vision (DC 15), grease, mage armor, reduce person (DC 15)
. . 0 (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation
. . Opposition Schools Abjuration, Enchantment

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+2=13 ; d20+10=28 ;
Wednesday August 8th, 2018 7:13:31 AM
During the trip, Rolth examines the tapestry's aura more closely, but can't quite make it out. (KS Arcana = 13, fail) He asks Elyas and Falco for help, since they are more experienced in such matters.

As they near the coast, he also spies the longship in the harbor and what looks to be attackers setting fires. "We must go to the assistance of the villagers! Although perhaps we should seize the ship while most of them are ashore, to prevent its escape and reporting on our arrival." (Perception = 28)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=23 ; d20+8=17 ;
Wednesday August 8th, 2018 7:57:17 AM
A couple of us could board the ship while there's no one aboard and sabotage the anchor so it can't be raised or detached easily. The others go into the town and find out if there's anyone in need of saving. Though I don't understand why brambles would be
torching things since they're so susceptible to flames themselves? Perhaps it is the tribes using fires to keep brambles at away?

Perception = 23
(Second roll miss-roll)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=24 ;
Wednesday August 8th, 2018 8:36:25 AM
(Roll: percrption = 24)

"The villagers of Pym are said to be mino-liontaurs." Kiwina looks to see what sort of taurs are setting and fueling the fires. When the others point out the warship, he also looks to see what, if any, crew remain on board. Does there seem to be a pattern as to where the fires are?

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+8=15 ; d20+5=21 ;
Wednesday August 8th, 2018 10:11:05 AM
On the voyage, Elyas attempts to help Rolth with examining the tapestry. Knowledge Arcana 15...

As they approach the shore, Elyas sees the fire coming from the village. Somone is setting the town on fire!

He does not spot the warship that the others are talking about, but takes their word for it. Can the 8 of us capture a ship, even one with a reduced crew? It seems like that would be a good start to beating this group, but is it feasible? Or should we do what we can to rescue those on the shore?

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=26 ;
Wednesday August 8th, 2018 4:55:55 PM
Finnigan calls down from his place in the crows nest confirmation that he too sees the ship. "looks to be a raiding party. We can take em... Right?" [perception 26]

0 level spells detect magic, create water, stabilize, guidance
1st - CLW, Produce Flame, CLW, Entangle

Pym (DM John)
Wednesday August 8th, 2018 11:20:35 PM
On the voyage:

Elyas unsuccessfully tries to ascertain the nature of the tapestry.

On the approach to Pym:

Sable scans the scene and says, “Looks like the Taurs here are setting and fueling fires all around the town, perhaps we should proceed with caution.”

Tsak is able to perceive the shape of a ship in the harbor. It looks like a long-ship.
I agree, caution is advised, but the villagers may already be in need of our assistance. There is a war-ship in the harbor and it looks mighty suspicious. It seems our 3 hour tour is at an end. Luckily I believe those ships are more likely to be used as troop transports rather than carrying cannons, so the Rose should be safe. Although she will be quite fast and we may not be able to catch her if she spies us early.

Falco’s good mode after the storm sours, when the smoke is spotted. "Could this have to do with the witch and the brambles? Brambles come in and the other taurs are reacting poorly?"

Rolth also spies the longship in the harbor and what looks to be attackers setting fires. "We must go to the assistance of the villagers! Although perhaps we should seize the ship while most of them are ashore, to prevent its escape and reporting on our arrival."

Gothruk proposes sabotaging the presumed raiding ship while others go into town.

Kiwina takes a closer look at the taurs fueling the fires and reminds the others that Pym is populated with mino-liontarus. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { They in fact appear to be mino-liontaurs. There appear to be two medium sized humanoids still on the ship. At this distance their race is undeterminable. There appear to be bonfires scattered around the village.}

Elyas proposes options to approach Pym.

Finnian sees the ship and calls out, “"looks to be a raiding party. We can take em... Right?" Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: {The people loading the fires appear to be mino-liontaurs. There appear to be two medium sized humanoids still on the ship. At this distance their race is undeterminable. You see various other medium humanoids forcing the mino-liontaurs to feed the fires with planks taken from their own buildings!}

Note that the Roll20 Map has been updated. Use the "Village of Pym" map. Place your characters accordingly as well as tell me where the Rose is. The ship at the center pier is the warship.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=10 ;
Thursday August 9th, 2018 2:46:29 AM
Sable will move towards the longboat in order to try and immobilize it. (Profession Sailor - 10)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=30 ;
Thursday August 9th, 2018 7:26:49 AM
As we approach, Rolth will cast Toros Taur Try on each Petal. They may choose from the following effects (10 minute duration):

Minotaur: +1 on Perception and Intimidate checks
Centaur: +2 on Survival checks
Liontaur: +1 on Acrobatics and Stealth checks

He chooses Minotaur for himself.

Rolth will then join Sable in investigating the longship and helping immobilize it if it is proven to belong to hostile forces as we suspect. As we approach, he looks it over carefully, watching for signs of crew, guards, or other threats. (Perception = 30)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=22 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+9=11 ;
Thursday August 9th, 2018 8:09:58 AM
(Toros Taur Try= Liontaur, Stealth=22, Profession Sailor=9, Swim if required=11)
Tsak quickly explains to Ramsey that the petals plan to immobilise the war-ship and anyone on it before attending to those who appear to be attacking the village. He asks Ramsey to stay on the Rose and try to keep her out of danger once the petals have disembarked. Once the Petal has come within range he then stealthily approaches the ship looking for a way to disable the rudder (he will swim to the ship if that gives the best chance to approach without being seen).

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday August 9th, 2018 8:16:55 AM
"I can't tell why, but it looks like the villagers are the ones burning the place down. I see only two figures on the ship from here."

As the party approaches the village, Kiwina will consult with the aumakua to see if they have told him whether it is a good idea to take the longship. This takes a minute, so if there is no time, he will skip it. If the spirits say not to take the ship, he will suggest going directly to the aid of the villagers. Effect is identical to an augury, caster level 1.

(OOC: I'm on a device that can't handle Roll20 for the next several days. Someone else will have to place/move me.)

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+6=23 ;
Thursday August 9th, 2018 9:07:26 AM
"We should be able to take down the two on the ship, if that's all there is. Let's move quickly to disable the ship before the others notice us!

Elyas looks at the ship in the harbor and tries to think what options they have for disabling it quickly. Profession sailor = 23.

(OOC: The roll 20 map hasn't been updated yet, it is still on the Sar plains map.)

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Spells prepared:
0: Resistance, Detect Magic, Light, Acid Splash
1: Shield, Burning Hands, Color Spray, Magic Weapon, Magic Missile
2: Scorching Ray (2), Resist Energy, Web

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+10=24 ;
Thursday August 9th, 2018 11:14:40 AM
"I can try and catch them in Glitterdust. Will make them easier to take down if it works I would think."

He tries to remain unseen from the land as he waits for the boat to get closer to land. {Stealth: 24}

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Arcane School Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th; concentration +8)
. . 7/day—acid dart (1d6+2 acid)
Conjurer Spells Prepared (CL 4th; concentration +8)
. . 2nd—glitterdust (DC 17), glitterdust (DC 17), invisibility, summon monster II
. . 1st—color spray (DC 15), elf vision (DC 15), grease, mage armor, reduce person (DC 15)
. . 0 (at will)—acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation
. . Opposition Schools Abjuration, Enchantment

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=10 ;
Thursday August 9th, 2018 11:34:29 AM
[Toros Try - Liontaur - +1 Acrobatics and Stealth]

"Mino-Liontaurs are doing the burning, looks like 2 Medium humanoids on the ship." He calls as he makes his way down from the crows nest. I need to rig up something to get me down quicker He thinks to himself as he reluctantly gives up his high ground in order to join the group.

[Climb=10]

Pym (DM John)
Thursday August 9th, 2018 8:54:22 PM

Pym is a small fishing village located directly on the coast. There is a bit of an inlet here so that the coast line actually borders the southern edge of the village. To the west is a rock outcropping upon which a tower rests. From its rundown appearance, it seems to not have been in use for some time. The houses are taur sized of beam construction with plank roofs. A few of the larger buildings are surrounded by unmortared stone fences which appear to be more for confining animals than for defining property boundaries.

There are three piers each with small craft moored to them or along the piers lining the shore. [Note that the large boat shown in the drawing on the left side is not actually present.] On the middle pier is a longship. Its single mast is unfurled and two medium sized humanoids stand on the deck. Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { One seems to be dressed well. The other is attired like a typical ruffian.}

Among the buildings are three separate bonfires. These bonfires are being fed by mino-liontaurs who are dismantling the houses to fuel them. Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {They seem to be being forced to do so by armed medium sized humanoids.}

Running among the house are several people (medium size) who seem to be grabbing valuables and throwing them into sacks in the packed paths that serve as roads. Also, along these paths are several large corpses can be seen.

It appears the Petals have arrived near the end of a brutal raid.

Sable moves toward the longboat in order to try and immobilize it. [OOC: Tell me how you get there and what you do about the two guards on it.]

Rolth casts Toros Taur Try on each Petal. He then takes a look at the longship, seeing that there are two medium sized creatures on it. One dressed fairly well; the other like a thug.

Ships move slowly giving Kiwina time to consult with the aumakua. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { the spirits’ reply seems hazy at this time.}

Tsak explains to Ramsey the plan to immobilise the war-ship and anyone on it before attending to those who appear to be attacking the village and instructs Ramsey to stay on the Rose and try to keep her out of danger once the petals have disembarked.

Ramsey gulps at the responsibility then nods agreement and understanding.

Once the Petal has come within range, Tsak is ready to stealthily approach the ship and makes it to the rudder, but does not see any way to disable it.

Elyas looks at the ship in the harbor and tries to think what options they have for disabling it quickly. He comes up with several: foul the mast, disable the rudder (though doing so could be compensated for with oars), cut it loose and float it away, breach its hull (though hard to do), set it on fire.

Falco suggests casting glitterdust on the ship guards and stealthily approaches the long ship.

Finnian calls out what he sees and descends from his perch.

[Ahh, the challenges of PbP:
Choices as the DMs see it:
1. Run the Rose near the longship and hope the two on board are distracted enough not to notice (this is a Profession Sailing check);
2. Stop the Rose offshore and swim to the longship;
3. Approach the shore (there were sufficient Sailor checks to do so safely) and approach the longship along the shore from the watchtower (west) side;
4. Approach the shore (there were sufficient Sailor checks to do so safely) and approach the longship along the shore from the east side;or
5. Something else.

Pick one, either by posting or email, and we will take up from there.]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=12 ; d20+28=47 ;
Thursday August 9th, 2018 9:57:38 PM
As the ship closes in, Rolth tries to notice even more about the two humanoids on the ship, the well-dressed one and the ruffian, but can't make out anything through the spray. (Perception = 12, fail)

He is fine with any line of approach, but prefers the direct action of leaping straight aboard the other vessel from ours. (Acrobatics = 47) It's not like two of them can cover the available approaches. If it looks like a fight is brewing, just before pulling alongside or up to the shore, he will cast Expeditious Retreat on himself, before charging the well dressed man if Rolth is in a position to do so.

(OOC: Not that with this roll, Rolth can leap about 45 feet!)

Effects:
Toros Taur Try: Minotaur +1 on Perception and Intimidate checks (10 minutes)
Expeditious Retreat : +30' speed (for a total of +28 on jump checks)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+12=32 ;
Friday August 10th, 2018 2:03:24 AM
Sable chooses Minotaur effect, rolls a nat 20 on perception for 30 vs non-Taur/32 vs Taur. ”Looks like the taurs are being goaded into dismantling their houses by non-Taur humanoids. The ship has a well dressed and ruffian Humanoid on it - I agree that we should charge the ship with our own and board to take the two by surprise.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Friday August 10th, 2018 7:09:03 AM
"That makes sense, lets get the Rose to the ship with the two on it."

Falco smiles This should be an intresting distraction. Maybe my love for the arcane will come back if I use it some.

Anxious to get started Falco gets to the front of the boat and stays ducked low. If they spot us I will give them some glitterdust.

{ooc: Readied actin if spotted: Glitterdust DC17 trying to get both of them.}

{ooc: Tried to move the boat but couldnt, someone will need to}

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=12 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+10=11 ;
Friday August 10th, 2018 7:59:55 AM
(Roll: perception = 12, 19)

"The spirits have offered no foreknowledge whether we should attack the boat. Doing so will force the raiders to fight rather than flee. It's going to take some skilllul sailing to approach without being seen."

Kiwina prepares to take the Rose in or help someone else do so. (Sailor = 11, really bad roll)

(OOC: I'm on a device that can't handle Roll20 for the next several days. Someone else will have to place/move me.)

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
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In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Friday August 10th, 2018 10:09:48 AM
Elyas loads his crossbow and casts Shield on himself. "I am fine with assaulting the longboat and disabling it or bringing the fight to the shore and trying to force them to flee. either way we should move quickly!

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Active effects: Shield (4 minutes)

Spells prepared:
0: Resistance, Detect Magic, Light, Acid Splash
1: Shield, Burning Hands, Color Spray, Magic Weapon, Magic Missile
2: Scorching Ray (2), Resist Energy, Web

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=23 ; d20+11=16 ;
Friday August 10th, 2018 10:20:23 AM
(Profession: Sailor=23, Stealth=16)

Seeing Kiwina having a bit of trouble Tsak steps in to bring the Rose in close to the other ship so that they can board. He then hands off to Ramsey and tries to make his way toward the two humans without raising their attention.
Esmerelda seems content to follow Tsak at this point.

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Ranger spell: speak with animals
Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20=17 ; d20+8=27 ;
Friday August 10th, 2018 10:22:28 AM
Gothruk leaps to assist Kiwina guild the boat Sailor = 17. So + 2 to kiwina's roll.

Perception = 27. He can also see armed hostiles in the town and let's the other know.

Seems to be some small folk making the villages destroy their own homes. Let's handle the boat real quick, then if we need to we can use that as leverage or a bargaining chip.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=15 ; d3=2 ; d20+11=15 ;
Friday August 10th, 2018 4:59:23 PM
Missed both of the perceptions I don't know what that d3 is about.

I like the idea of boarding the ship and will have a blotter post this weekend. Finninian finishes his climb down.

Pym: Attacking the Longship Watch (DM John) d20+2=8 ; d20+5=17 ;
Saturday August 11th, 2018 10:03:08 AM

Kiwina tries to bring the Rose alongside the warship. Tsak and Gothruk step in to help and she is quietly brought alongside the moored warship. On board are two men, one dressed in a cloak and nice leather boots, but without any apparent armor and armed with only a dagger and a crossbow hanging from his belt; the other wears leather armor and is equipped with a shortbow bow and hand axe. As you near, it becomes obvious that both are half orcs. Obviously here to guard the ship they appear to be more interested in watching the shore, neglecting any threat from the sea! You approach without being detected.

[OOC: The Rose is at the longship. What next? Need another Profession Sailor check to stop her. Note that something will have to stop her. It can be mooring lines, oars, the longship, the pier, or the shore. Of course, those last three might cause damage.]

When the Rose gets close, Rolth makes a spectacular leap, landing next to the better dressed of the unsuspecting guards. Dressed in a fine cloak and soft leather boots, he appears to be not wearing armor and armed with only a dagger and crossbow. As he looks up in surprise Rolth, sees the man's tusk lined mouth open in the shape of an oh. Rolth can take a charge attack vs flat-footed AC 11.

Sable takes a careful look as they approach. Sable Highlight to display spoiler: {. You see two standing watch on the longship. They are both clearly half-orcs. One wears no armor, but has better clothing and appears only armed with a light crossbow and a dagger at his hip. Also (with that roll) you note he has a pouch on his belt you commonly see used to store spell components. The other guard is wearing leather armor, a handaxe, and shortbow and quiver. The pier the longship is moored to is about 100’ long and 20’ wide. The bow of the longship is about 20 feet from shore. About 20’ feet from the pier are two half-orc warriors wearing chain shirts carrying what appears to be a blanket filled with loot. They notice the Petals about the time you assault the longship, dropping there burden and running forward, drawing greataxes.}

Falco stands ready on the bow, prepared to cast glitterdust if spotted. Amazingly it proves unnecessary as the two watchmen, are paying too much attention to shore.

Elyas prepares his crossbow and casts shield on himself. OOC: Elyas gets a surprise round shot at either target.

Tsak, having successfully brought in the Rose, heads toward the two half-orc watchmen. Esmeralda follows along.

Gothruk informs the others of what is happening on shore and proposes taking the longship quickly to use in bargaining with the marauders.

Finnian finishes climbing down and is ready to board the ship.

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Need action(s) to stop the Rose.

Anyone not working on this can take full round attacks.

Nicely dressed half-orc Flat-footed AC 11 HP ?
Other half-orc Flat-footed AC 12 HP ?

Two marauders are running forward, about 200’ away from the Rose’s current position.

Marauder 1 AC 15 HP ?
Marauder 2 AC 15 HP ?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +9 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+2 x2| Rake (2) +6 1d4+4 Status: Cha d20+9=19 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=8 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=4 ; d4+4=5 ; d8+6=7 ;
Saturday August 11th, 2018 10:45:52 AM
As the half-orc mouths an 'oh', Rolth thinks oh, yes! as he pounces on his prey. He starts with a two handed morningstar swing, (MW morningstar to hit = 18, dam = 7) which connects with a thud. He follows up with a pair of claw attacks (Paw 1 = 18, dam = 5; Paw 2 = CRIT, dam = 7) and finishes with a pair of nasty rakes. (Rake 1 = 12, dam = 5; Rake 2 = 8, miss) He grins widely as he says, "Greetings from the Eight Petaled Rose!"

Total damage = 24

Effects:
Effects:
Toros Taur Try: Minotaur +1 on Perception and Intimidate checks (10 minutes)
Expeditious Retreat : +30' speed (1/10r)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=18 ; d8+1=9 ; 2d4+3=6 ;
Saturday August 11th, 2018 10:48:03 AM
Elyas sees Rolth going after the two on the boat, something catches his eye. that man next to Rolth is not wearing armor and has a dagger and crossbow... Uh oh Elyas thinks to himself feeling his own dagger in his belt and aiming his crossbow.

He considers yelling at Rolth to be careful of a possible spellcaster, but doesn't want to give up what appears to be the element of surprise. instead he takes a shot at the unarmored man.
18 to hit, 9 (max!) damage.

He then prepares to disrupt any spell the man might start casting...

(OOC: surprise round to shoot at the man. Regular round ready an action to cast magic missile at the man if he starts casting a spell)
6 magic missile damage if that goes off

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=24 ;
Saturday August 11th, 2018 9:07:48 PM
Kiwina works to stop the Rose, prefering to use mooring lines to stop her alongside the longship to make it easier for others to cross over to it. (Roll: sailor =24)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=19 ; 2d4+3=7 ; d20+1=2 ;
Sunday August 12th, 2018 5:38:35 PM
(tAttack=19, Damage=7, eAttack=2)
Tsak draws his sword and attacks the 'other' half-orc. He draws blood, but is then taken by surprise when Esmerelda flies past him and also attempts to take a chunk out of his opponent. The kitten completely mis-times her spring however and makes no contact with the stranger.

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Ranger spell: speak with animals
Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=14 ; 3d6+9=19 ;
Monday August 13th, 2018 2:32:05 AM
Sable says, ”Watch out for the two warriors approaching the boat - but definitely take out the spellcaster you are working on Rolth.”

With that, Sable boards the adjacent ship and attacks the non-spelcaster. AC 14 to hit, 19 damage.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d6+2=5 ; d20+5=14 ;
Monday August 13th, 2018 7:05:40 AM
Seeing Rolth make a magnificent jump Falco considers making a similar leap. Thinking of the size of the ships compared with his small frame he thinks better of it and stays put. Instead he locks his eyes on the spell caster and loads his crossbow.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+3=13 ; d20+3=11 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=7 ;
Monday August 13th, 2018 8:03:12 AM
Finninan fires two shots at the suspected spellcaster [Attack=13, 11] [Damage= 7, 7]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20=16 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=8 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=5 ;
Monday August 13th, 2018 1:47:30 PM
Gothruk having no idea how good a job Kiwina is doing attempts to help him bring in the boat as silently as possible. Sailor = 16. +2 to kiwina's roll.

He then draws his Guisarme incase the enemies on the other ship provoke.

To Hit: 27 (Crit threat)
To Confirm: 13
Damage: 16 if Crit, 11 otherwise.

Aoo#2 To Hit: 8...

Pym: First Blood (DM John)
Monday August 13th, 2018 10:34:24 PM

Rolth leaps to the moored longship before the Rose closes in and lands a bone crunching blow with his morningstar on the well dressed half-orc. He then shreds his foe with three of four claws. "Greetings from the Eight Petaled Rose!" he exclaims as the half-orc falls lifelessly to the deck.

Kiwina expertly brings the Rose alongside the longship, and with Gothruk’s able assistance is able to tie her off to their prey. Gothruk then stands ready with his polearm.

Elyas and Finnian, both perceiving Rolth’s target is a spellcaster, take careful aim and bury bolt and arrows into the caster even as Rolth eviscerates him.

Falco loads his crossbow and keeps his eye on the likely spellcaster to see him slain by Rolth and Elyas.

Tsak draws his sword and attacks the 'other' half-orc. He draws blood and is taken by surprise when Esmerelda flies past him and also attempts to take a chunk out of his opponent. The kitten completely mis-times her spring, however, and makes no contact with the stranger.

Sable calls out, ”Watch out for the two warriors approaching the boat, but definitely take out the spellcaster you are working on Rolth.” With that Sable boards the adjacent ship and attacks the non-spellcaster. Already wounded by Tsak, this foe crumples, dead even before hitting the deck with a dull thud.

The two marauders on the shore stop suddenly when they see the lethality of the Petal’s attack on their ship. They run back into the village shouting. Perception DC 10 AND must be able to understand orc Highlight to display spoiler: {One shouts,”We’re under attack! We’re under attack!” The other shouts, “They killed Tim! They killed Fingers!”.}

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Nicely dressed half-orc Really Dead by Rolth, Elyas, and Finnian
Other half-orc Really Dead by Tsak and Sable

Two marauders are about 100’ away from the Rose as shown on the Roll20 map. Ranges for everybody: Rolth--70’; Sable, Tsak, Esmerelda, & Falco--90’; Finnian and Elyas--110’; and Kiwina--125’.

Marauder 1 AC 15 HP ?
Marauder 2 AC 15 HP ?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=25 ;
Monday August 13th, 2018 11:46:40 PM
(Perception vs favored enemy=25)
Tsak makes his way from the long-boat to the dock and prepares to face the marauders.
He then puts his sword away and starts to reach for his bow. They're onto us and have warned their colleagues.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=21 ; d8+6=7 ;
Tuesday August 14th, 2018 7:01:03 AM
"I'll be back, hold the pier! Don't let them on the ships! And shoot the one on the left!" Rolth cries as he bounds directly from the ship to the dock and towards the retreating marauders. Catching up easily (Speed = 80) he takes a vicious swipe at the one on the right, making sure to leave a clear shot at the other bandit. (Morning star to hit = 21, dam =7)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+5=13 ; d6=6 ;
Tuesday August 14th, 2018 7:08:01 AM
Falco spots the marauders further on shore and as Rolth dashes after them he fires a single crossbow bolt {hit: 13 dam: 6} before climbing onto the dock.

"Why would they be doing this? Something feels off about this."

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=30 ;
Tuesday August 14th, 2018 8:47:55 AM
Kiwina looks over the longship, trying to spot locations where other marauders may be stationed on board. Although it's not likely they would use their ship as bait for an ambush, he doesn't want to risk anyone falling on the party's rear. (Perception = 30)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+3=14 ; d8=1 ;
Tuesday August 14th, 2018 8:59:29 AM
Elyas takes a long shot at the marauder on the left, 14 to hit, 1 damage if it hits.

That got their attention! now for the real fight!

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=23 ; d20+4=19 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=10 ;
Tuesday August 14th, 2018 10:54:18 AM
"That was some nice shooting, " Finning says Turing to Elyas when he sees his bolt hit the spellcaster moments before his own arrow. "Watch this!" the excitement of battle courses through him. "Left you say, okay Rolth, left" he thinks to himself as he takes aim at the fleeing half orc. "lead him just a bit"

Twang, Twang Two arrows soar into the sky almost simultaneously. The first finds its mark, as does the second.

[attack= 23, 19][damage=6,10]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Tuesday August 14th, 2018 12:23:11 PM
Gothruk jumps over to the captured boat and looks for what ramp or gangplank is connecting it to the pier, he'll remove it if he can, and look to baracade it if he can't.
Something Taur waist height that he can attack over but could also take cover behind.
If he can remove it AND use it as a baracade he'll do that.
He reasons that while Rolth with his lion agility would be able to get back onto this boat with help, other medium-sized creatures would have trouble. And if need be Hr can just lower it again.

He explains what he's doing quickly as he does so.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=14 ; d20+4=8 ; 2d6+5=12 ; 2d6+5=12 ;
Tuesday August 14th, 2018 6:43:51 PM
Sable will prepare his bow to shoot any orcs within range, with dual shot...

AC 14 on first shot, 8 on second = 12 points damage on first, and 12 on second (if they are somehow AC 8).

Pym: First Blood (DM John) d20+7=25 ; d12+4=12 ; d20-1=0 ; d20-1=5 ; d20-1=4 ; d20-1=0 ; d20-1=3 ;
Tuesday August 14th, 2018 11:31:05 PM

Tsak makes his way from the long-boat to the dock and prepares to face the marauders. He then puts his sword away and starts to reach for his bow. "They're onto us and have warned their colleagues," he calls out.

"I'll be back, hold the pier! Don't let them on the ships! And shoot the one on the left!" Rolth cries as he bounds directly from the ship to the dock and towards the retreating marauders. Catching up easily he takes a vicious swipe at the one on the right, making sure to leave a clear shot at the other bandit.

Falco fires a shot, but it fails to penetrate the marauderfs chain shirt. He comments, gWhy would they be doing this? Something feels off about this."

Kiwina looks over the longship, trying to spot locations where other marauders may be stationed on board. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { You see no apparent signs of ambush. It does appear that this ship is not well maintained and shows sign of heavy occupancy. That is, it appears there were a lot of people on board.}

Elyas takes a long shot at the marauder on the left, but it, too, fails to penetrate the marauderfs armor.

Filled with the thrill of battle, Finnian strikes the unengaged marauder twice, fatally wounded him.

Gothruk jumps down to the captured boat and realizes that, given the longships low draft, that there are no need for ramps or planks as the top of the gunwale is about the level as the pier. Getting from the longship to the Rose, however, is a bit trickier. Fortunately, she is fitted with boarding nets exactly for this purpose. Although on the Plain these allowed for access to the ground rather than another ship.

Sable takes two shots with his bow. The first one bounces harmlessly off one half-orcfs mail while the other passes about a foot to his left, landed in the dirt beyond him.

When Rolth attacks his intended target, the half-orc realizes flight is impossible and takes a stand. He lands a mighty two handed swing of his greataxe deeply into the liontaur's flank. RolthTakes 12 points of damage!

Fatally wounded by Sable the other half-orc raises his axe in defiance, a gleam of shear hatred in his eye. Defiantly he staggers toward Rolth, driving his dying body beyond normal endurance. Having moved within reach of the barbarian , the marauder draws his weapon back for a mighty blow, but his body fails him before he can drive it down and he collapses at Rolth's feet.

The remaining half-orc continues to shout, obviously calling for his allies.

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Marauder 1 Dead by Finnian
Marauder 2 AC 15 HP 15 -7 by Rolth

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 7:17:01 AM
Rolth realizes that he has been a little too bold, and chooses to withdraw back towards the ship, taking up a position to block the path down the pier. (Withdraw action to avoid an AoO) "Let's hold them here, and create a killing zone on the pier!"

Effects:
Toros Taur Try: Minotaur +1 on Perception and Intimidate checks (10 minutes)
Expeditious Retreat : +30' speed (3/10r)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 7:22:22 AM
{ooc: My token was upside, did I fall at some point last round, if so instead of reloading I will stand up}

Missing Falco gives a small shrug, not really suprised by that turn of events. Seems to be more luck then skill when I actually connect with this thing. Closer is better. Taking his time he moves onto the dock from the longboat, reloading if he has the time.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=22 ;
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 7:54:26 AM
Kiwina quickly estimates the number of men the longship was carrying (sailor = 22) and relays this information to the other party members. If he cannot estimate a number, he points out the signs of heavy occupancy.

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
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In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=19 ; d8+1=2 ;
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 8:47:38 AM
(Attack=19, Damage=2, OOC Do half-orcs count as orcs wrt favored enemy? If so add +2 to attack and damage)

Tsak moves closer to get within bow range and lets rip at the half-orc that slashed Rolth.

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Ranger spell: speak with animals
Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 1:37:44 PM
I say we push forward into the houses where we can ambush them or attack smaller groups before they mobilise or retreat back to the boat. Though making a stand on the pier will limit the amount that can get to close to us, these are raiders, it seems likely they'll have bows for hunting and they can use the houses for cover while we'd have none on the pier.
We have a few seconds before they arrive. What do taurs think?

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+3=8 ;
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 3:40:38 PM
Agreed, we should move forward before we lose the element of surprise!

Elyas unfurls one of the boarding nets and starts climbing down towards the longboat.

(OOC - I don't know how easy it is to climb down these nets. Elyas only got an 8 on acrobatics to try to scurry down to the longboat...)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+8=24 ; d8+3=5 ; d20+11=20 ;
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 3:47:01 PM
Finnian fires another arrow at the half orc on the beach and changes position. He takes his eyes of the target to see if he can locate where the next threat might come from.

[Attack=24, Damage=5][Perception=20]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 8:18:59 PM
Rolth takes heed of Gothruk's advice, but offers a counter-suggestion of getting on the boat for cover and making them come to us. "They will want their ship back, and it draws them away from the towns folk. Plus, they seem to be all over the place, and can easily slip behind us and take both ships if they choose." (Free action to speak)

Pym: Round 2 (DM John)
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 9:07:27 PM

A brief description of the layout:

Pym is built up next to the shore. A dock lined seawall borders the southern edge of the village. Three piers jut out from this dock into the water. The Rose is moored against a longship, that is itself moored to the west side of the center pier.

A row of buildings, mainly houses, are set back about thirty-five feet from the water. Beyond that is another row of houses. Beyond that are a several larger buidings each with a stacked stone fence.

The row of houses nearest the water’s edge from left to right (west to east) are spaced as follows. A smaller dwelling, three larger dwellings, a lane about thirty feet wide, two buildings, a twenty-five feet wide lane, then three more buildings.

The thirty feet wide lane is directly lined up with the pier that the Petals are currently on. For reference, let us call it “Middle Lane.”

There are three bonfires being tended by taur residences with half-orc marauders directing them. The nearest bonfire is beyond the first row of houses to the right (east) of Middle Lane. You see the smoke and the light, but do not have a direct line of sight from the center pier.

The next closest fire is near the dock to the left of the leftmost pier (to the west). It is clearly visible from the middle pier as it is one the clear ground near the dock.

A third fire is farthest away. It is in the yard of one of the larger buildings in the second row of houses. It is just a little left (west) of Middle Lane. As for the closest bonfire, you see only smoke and light, but not the fire itself for it is obstructed by two rows of buildings.

Rolth withdraws and takes a stand on the pier.

Falco reloads and moves onto the pier as well.

Kiwina does some quick estimating and determines there were about twenty crew on the longship and passes this information along to the others.

Tsak moves closer and hits the standing half-orc with an arrow.

While the others are withdrawing to the pier, Gothruk proposes moving into the line of houses to set up ambushes and make use of cover.

Elyas endorses Gothruk’s proposal and climbs down into the longboat. [OOC: DC for climbing a knotted rope is 5, so Elyas made it.]

Finnian fires another arrow, severely wounding but not killing the half orc on the shore.

The lone surviving marauder from your initial contact runs screaming up Middle Lane veering to the west side of the lane where he disappears from view.

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Marauder 2 AC 15 HP 1 (-2 by Tsak, -5 by Finnian) Running to the houses.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 10:58:23 PM
Kiwina likes the height advantage of remaining on the Rose, and readies his sling. If the others retreat to the longship as Rolth suggested, he will be able to provide them some cover. If they decide to engage the marauders as Gothruk suggested, he may be able to shout warnings or he may decide to follow.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Thursday August 16th, 2018 7:03:21 AM
"Waiting for them to come to us will get us no where. We have to move. If we are to help people we simply have to go and do it."

Knowing he is the slowest of the group and convinced he is right Falco cast mage armor on himself and moves down the dock a bit.

Spells & Powers
Conjurer spells memorized (CL 4th; concentration +8)
Melee Touch+4Ranged Touch+5
2nd—glitterdust(DC 17),glitterdust(DC 17),invisibility,summon monster II
1st—color spray(DC 15),elf vision(DC 15),grease, Xmage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash,light,message,prestidigitation

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday August 16th, 2018 7:14:23 AM
Rolth will move aboard the longship and cut its rudder free. He will either throw it into the Rose, or let it fall into the water if the former option is not possible. He will suggest that the others toss all the longboat's oars on board the Rose, then direct Ramsey to anchor the Rose safely offshore a little bit, but remain where he can see us and sail in if we signal for him. Then we'll be ready to do as brave Falco suggests!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=12 ; d8+1=9 ;
Thursday August 16th, 2018 8:04:49 AM
(Attack=12, Dmg=9)
Tsak moves further up the dock and prepares to fire at the humanoid to the Nor-West if he should move into range.

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Ranger spell: speak with animals
Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Thursday August 16th, 2018 8:19:39 AM
Sable assists Rolth in getting the oars up into the Rose and the tiller as well.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Thursday August 16th, 2018 11:24:34 AM
Elyas reloads his crossbow and moves on to the pier from the longboat, watching for the group of marauders that is sure to come now that one got away

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Thursday August 16th, 2018 3:02:09 PM
Gothruk will double move aside Falco, his Guisarme at the ready.
We should try not to be seen until we can overwhelm smaller groups. We do not want the villages being used as hostages...
Fighting near the bonfires should hide the sound, they seem to be converging around them anyway. Perhaps we could also arm the villages, if we get enough free and armed then remaining bandits might flee without fight.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday August 16th, 2018 3:40:59 PM
Finnian heads toward Falco, the middle will be alerted soon, we must hurry before everyone is alerted, we should go that way"

I haven't seen the roll 20 map so I don't know when or if I'll get a shot off but if I can I'll take one next round I guess.

Battle for Pym: Round 3 (DM John)
Thursday August 16th, 2018 9:25:25 PM

Sling ready, Kiwina makes an observation post of the high ground provided by the Rose.

Falco propose a more offensive tactic and starts heading toward the village.

Rolth leads the effort to strip the longship of oars and rudder with Sable pitching in.

”Aye, aye, Captain?” responds Ramsey, giving a puzzled look between Kiwina and Rolth. The bramble then steps to, following Rolth’s instructions.

Tsak stands ready to attack should anyone approach.

Elyas reloads his crossbow and moves on to the pier from the longboat, watching for the group of marauders that is sure to come now that one got away.

Gothruk moves alongside Falco, his Guisarme at the ready. He warns against creating a hostage situation and advises focusing on the bonfires and arming the the villagers.

Finnian joins Falco and urges everyone to hurry.

You see someone run across Middle Lane, going from where the wounded marauder ran to the direction of the east bonfire. The running is shouting as he heads that way. It seems the alarm has been raised!

Single roll for the following, higher score reveals more.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You see figures approaching in the shadow between two of the houses: the house on the left (west) side of Middle Lane and the house to the west of it.}
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You see that there are four of them and they are using the buildings for cover. They are armed with greataxes and currently have javelins in hand.}

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The row of houses is about 90 feet from the lead Petal.

Marauder 2 Out of sight

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=12 ; d20+8=10 ;
Thursday August 16th, 2018 9:46:58 PM
Stowage of oars and tiller done, Rolth dusts his hands off and takes a look around. (Perception = 12) Seeing nothing of immediate interest, he moves back down onto the pier taking advantage of his speed to get back in front of some of the more vulnerable Petals. He will ready an attack in case an unseen foe comes within reach. (Morning star = 10 to hit, sigh)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+4=10 ;
Thursday August 16th, 2018 11:13:49 PM
Once the final plan is explained, Kiwina helps bring the marauders' oars onboard the Rose, then helps Ramsey unmoor from the longship before climbing down to join his friends. (Climb = 10)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+9=21 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=8 ; 2d6+5=16 ;
Friday August 17th, 2018 12:29:13 AM
Sable says, ”There are four figures using the houses as cover, armed with javelins and greataxes - in the shadows”

If Sable can get off two bowshots, here are his rolls - 1st roll - 20, 2nd 8 for 16 damage (on first shot)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=5 ;
Friday August 17th, 2018 7:13:32 AM
{Perception: 5}

Falco does not spot the figures apporaching from between the house until Sables arrow fly in that direction.

"Fortune favors the bold my friends. Move fast to follow those arrow!"

Moving up a bit Falco begins to mutter some words that end with him tossing a few bits of glitter into the air. As he finishs a burst of gold glittering power bursts into being on the back shoulder of the closest of the raiders and quickly expands over all four.

{Glitterdust: DC17 Will or Blinded 4 turns}

"Quickly my large friends, go!"

Spells & Powers
Conjurer spells memorized (CL 4th; concentration +8)
Melee Touch+4Ranged Touch+5
2nd - Glitterdust(DC 17),glitterdust(DC 17),invisibility,summon monster II
1st - Color spray(DC 15),elf vision(DC 15),grease, Xmage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash,light,message,prestidigitation

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+5=20 ;
Friday August 17th, 2018 11:25:41 AM
Elyas also spots the figures coming towards them. Now they know we're here, get ready for a real fight! Hopefully we can scare them off without killing them all...

Rather than take a long shot into cover, Elyas decides to prepare for an enemy charge. he makes a few short gestures and the familiar protective aura unfolds around the party

1 of 6 uses of protective ward. +1 deflection AC to allies within 10 feet of Elyas for the next 4 rounds

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=26 ;
Friday August 17th, 2018 4:19:12 PM
When Gothruk sees the enemies hosting javelins he steps infront of Falco and Tsak and does a full defence action to raise his AC to 18.
He'll try to bat away any thrown at him.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=16 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+1=2 ;
Friday August 17th, 2018 4:29:08 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=16, Attack=18, Dmg=2)
Tsak shoots at the nearest of the figures approaching from the West-ish.
He takes a moment to look around for Esmerelda, but she is standing right at his feet seemingly waiting for him to move.
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Ranger spell: speak with animals
Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+2=4 ;
Friday August 17th, 2018 4:30:39 PM
Not seeing a good shot Finnian decides to help out his good pal Rolth. "Here you go," Finnigan says reaching up and slapping Rolth on the shoulder. The mystical powers of the natural wold weave their patterns and heal him up a bit [heal 4].

"now be careful, once the fighting starts I can't promise I'll be able to get to you," he adds in a lower voice.

Battle for Pym: Round 4 (DM John) d20+1=10 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=7 ;
Saturday August 18th, 2018 11:35:25 AM

Stowage of oars and tiller done, Rolth dusts his hands off and takes a look around. Seeing nothing of immediate interest, he moves back down onto the pier taking advantage of his speed to get back in front of some of the more vulnerable Petals, than stands ready to attack anything that approaches.

Kiwina helps bring the marauders' oars onboard the Rose, then helps Ramsey unmoor from the longship before climbing down to join his friends.

Observant Sable alerts the others, ”There are four figures using the houses as cover, armed with javelins and greataxes - in the shadows.” As he says this, he takes careful aim into the shadows. He is rewarded by the sound of a scream of pain and the sight of one of the hiding foes crumpling to the ground.

At the sight of Sable’s attack, Falco calls out, "Fortune favors the bold my friends. Move fast to follow those arrow!" As he advances he casts glitterdust at the hiding foes. He hears gasps of outrage as his spell affects his targets.

Illuminated by the spell, you can see that one is clearly dressed as a leader, another appears to be the one who you previously encounter at the waterline, a third one standing, and a fourth one lying dead, having been slain by Sable’s arrow. The captain and the unwounded one both appear to have been blinded by Falco’s spell.

Elyas casts a protective aura around on the nearby Petals.

Gothruk moves forward to protect his allies, ready to defend against incoming javelins.

Tsak Takes fires an arrow at the foes around the bonfire to the west. Despite the distance, he manages to score a hit on one. The marauders immediately start looking fro cover. Tsak thinks he may have slowed their approach a bit.

Finnian heals Rolth and encourages him to be careful.

The group of foes around the captain, three total now, are completely disrupted by Falco’s spell. The group coming from the west, having received fire from Tsak, takes a more cautious approach and takes cover along the buildings on the west edge of the waterside row of houses. The group on the east side, however, continues their rush toward the pier. Shouting menacingly, brandishing javelins with greataxes held ready in their off hands,they are almost to the pier that the Petals are on. At this point they are about 40 feet from the leading rank of Petals. There are six of them.

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Marauder 2 AC 15 HP 8 Glittering
Hiding Marauder Dead by Sable.
Marauder 4 AC 15 HP 15 Blinded, glittering (1 / 4)
Captain AC ? HP ? blinded glittering (1 / 4)
M5 AC 15 HP15
M6 AC 15 HP15
M7 AC 15 HP15
M8 AC 15 HP15
M9 AC 15 HP15
M10 AC 15 HP15

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+5=19 ; d4+2=6 ;
Saturday August 18th, 2018 12:13:05 PM
"Well, let's try to slow the ones coming from the east as well," thinks Kiwina as he sends a sling bullet at the foremost member of the group. (To hit = 19; damage = 6 -- assuming the figure is within 150' of Kiwina that hits AC 15 even with range penalties)

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
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In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: See bel d20+28=30 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=20 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+6=9 ; d8+9=10 ;
Sunday August 19th, 2018 9:31:00 PM
Rolth gets angry as he waits for Gothuk and Tsak to make a path, then makes a mighty leap over the water on the way to charge to Captain. (Enter Rage as a free action; Acrobatics = 30, just enough, I think! If not, Rolth will spend a hero point to reroll) When he closes on the Captain, he makes a savage series of attacks at the blinded, DEX-less fellow. (Morning star = 15, dam = 10; Paw 1 = 27, dam= 7; Paw 2 = 17, dam = 4; Rake 1 = 15, dam= 8; Rake 2 = 15, dam = 9; Bite = 20, dam = 5; Total damage = 43 if they all hit)

He looks down at his new morning star and shakes his head a bit in disappointment. It bites through, but then barely scratches foes! What madness is this? (OOC, I don't think this thing has yet rolled above a 2 on the damage die.)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=22 ; d20+4=23 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=11 ;
Sunday August 19th, 2018 10:17:40 PM
Finnian takes aim at the captain and fires off 2 quick shots. If Rolth hasn't already killed him if so this shots go into the second most menacing looking of the group. [Attack=22, 23] [Damage= 7, 11]

[Ooc are there plants around or is this like a paved alley?]

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry 2d20+4=23 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=6 ; 2d6+5=11 ; 2d6+5=8 ;
Sunday August 19th, 2018 10:21:12 PM
(Ignore first roll - was trying to roll twice)
AC 23 on Captain (or if down, next closest target) for 11 points; then AC 6 on 2nd arrow (if it hits, by some miracle) - 8 damage

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=23 ; d8+2=9 ;
Sunday August 19th, 2018 11:09:07 PM
(PointBlank attack=23, Dmg=9)
Tsak is concentrating on the enemy and keeping track of Esmerelda. He is oblivious to Rolth's intentions until he feels the wind behind him as the big, angry Liontaur charges past.
He makes his way forward and across the pier to take a close range shot at one of the charging foes (M5 on the map) scoring a hit and wounding an enemy in the front rank.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+5=16 ; d6+2=7 ;
Monday August 20th, 2018 7:09:34 AM
Seeing his spell work well on the first group Falco grins slightly until he sees the second group closing he moves up, keeping a bigger teammate between him and the raiders

"The wont keep them tied up long get up there folks."

As he finishes speaking he points his finger at one of the attackers from the other group {M9) and releases a dart of acid. {Hit:16 vs Touch | Dam: 7}

Spells & Powers
Conjurer spells memorized (CL 4th; concentration +8)
Melee Touch+4Ranged Touch+5
2nd - Glitterdust(DC 17),glitterdust(DC 17),invisibility,summon monster II
1st - Color spray(DC 15),elf vision(DC 15),grease, Xmage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash,light,message,prestidigitation

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Monday August 20th, 2018 12:03:30 PM
Seeing many targets coming in, but not close enough for his area spells, Elyas just moves up and casts magic weapon on his crossbow

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Active effects: Shield (4 minutes)
magic weapon (4 minutes)
Protective Ward (3 rounds)

Spells prepared:
0: Resistance, Detect Magic, Light, Acid Splash
1: Shield, Burning Hands, Color Spray, Magic Weapon, Magic Missile
2: Scorching Ray (2), Resist Energy, Web

Gothruk (BatMark subbing for Logan) d20+7=16 ; 2d6+6=11 ;
Monday August 20th, 2018 8:19:41 PM
Gothruk will move up to try to freeze the foes in place with his massive reach. He takes a swipe at one of the wounded bandits (M5) with his guisarme, and prepares to take attacks of opportunity if the bandits move toward him or his comrades. (Guisarme = 16, dam = 11; should be enough for a kill on top os Tsak's damage)

Battle for Pym: Round 5 (DM John) d100=87 ; d20+6=18 ; d12+4=14 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+9=26 ; d12+4=8 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=26 ; d20-2=7 ; d20-2=7 ; d20-2=15 ; 2d6+4=15 ; d20+7=20 ; d12+4=11 ; d12+4=5 ; d12+4=10 ; d12+4=7 ;
Monday August 20th, 2018 10:18:49 PM

All the ground around and beneath the buildings is mostly rock. Even after a rain, the path would be fairly passable. There are occasional tufts of weeds, a tribute to nature’s relentlessness, but nothing in the way of lawn or verge.

Kiwina fires at the nearest group, hoping they will also run for cover. He hits one solidly with his sling bullet, but apparently mob rule is keeping the group running forward.

Rolth gets angry as he waits for Gothuk and Tsak to make a path, then makes a mighty leap over the water on the way to charge to Captain. When he closes on the Captain, he makes a savage series of attacks.

Despite the grievous wounds the captain blindly lashes back at the raging liontaur. Despite his handicap, the captain manages to deeply slice Rolth with his greataxe. A look of vicious satisfaction on his face, the half orc collapses, dead at the barbarian’s feet. [Rolth takes 14 points of damage!]

The seeing marauder next to the captain starts to run after seeing his leader shredded, but Finnian slays him in his tracks, both arrows biting deep.

Targets are falling in the space between the two targets. Sable buries an arrow deep in the remaining marauder. Blinded and severely wounded he still manages to find his way into the next row of houses.

Tsak’s focus is on the group closing in from the east. He buries an quarrel into the charging marauder struck by Kiwina’s stone.

Falco, content with his disruption of the group with the captain, focuses on the group charging from the east side. He hits one with an acid dart and is rewarded with a roar of sheer fury.

Elyas enhances his crossbow.

Gothruk moves up and finishes off the stoned and bolted marauder. Despite the fatal wounds, the half orc charges the minotaur, a look of total defiance on his pain contorted face. [Take an AoO vs AC 13. If it hits, the half orc is slain without being able to finish its orc ferocity action. This action will inflict 8 points of damage on Gothruk if it lands.
Please take all three of Gothruk’s AoOs vs AC 13.]

Two of the marauders charge Gothruk (M6 and M7, all subject to AoOs, AC13) [Unless they are dropped to -13 hp, the first one does 11 points of damage, the second does 5 hp to Gothruk.]

Another marauder (also provoking from Gothruk) runs past to engage Tsak. He swings his mighty greataxe (hit AC 26 for 7 points of damage against Tsak.

The raiders on the west side back away and disappear from view.

Behind the group on the east, three villagers, obviously emboldened by their rescuers, charge from between the buildings swinging giant planks of wood at the half-orcs in the rear of that group. One connects solidly, the sound of the impact clearly audible even over all the other battle sounds. Despite the fatal wound, the half orc manages to drive its axe into his nemesis before collapsing dead. Though deep, this wound does not appear to be fatal. Another turns to defend against this new threat. It appears the marauders are unaccustomed to their victims having any fight in them.

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Marauder 2 Dead by Finnian
Marauder 4 AC 15 HP 4 Blinded (2 / 4), glittering, and wounded by Sable moves 30 feet away from Rolth
Captain Dead by Rolth
M5 AC 15 HP -11 (- 6 by Kiwina, -9 by Tsak, -11 by Gothruk)
M6 AC 15 HP15
M7 AC 15 HP15
M8 AC 15 HP15
M9 AC 15 HP 8 (-7 by Falco) Engaged by Villagers
M10 Dead. Killed by villages. Attacks before dying.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+5=24 ; d6+2=6 ;
Monday August 20th, 2018 11:50:09 PM
Kiwina moves towards the fighting. (OOC: I started his double move in the longship based on the Round 4 statement that he climbed down from the Rose. If he was not able to do that in Round 4, then he should be on the longship.)

If a marauder moves to attack him, he will make an AoO with a hoof (hits AC 24 for 6 points).

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
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In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 29/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=22 ; d8+4=12 ; d20+1=3 ;
Tuesday August 21st, 2018 12:58:39 AM
(PointBlank vs FavEnemy=22, Dmg=12; EsmAttack=3)

Tsak is too slow to block the half-orc's greataxe and it bites into his flesh. He does manage to get another arrow out of his quiver and fires it point blank into his opponent. He is rewarded with a gout of blood and a cry of pain from his attacker. Esmerelda darts out, but again the young animal's timing is off and she causes no harm.

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Ranger spell: speak with animals
Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth

Gothruk addendum (BatMark subbing for Logan) d20+7=21 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=8 ; 2d6+6=17 ; 2d6+6=15 ;
Tuesday August 21st, 2018 6:02:26 AM
Gothruk makes three attacks on advancing bandits, connecting on the first two. (To hit = 21, 16, 8; damage = 17 and 15)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: Raging d20+11=19 d20+8=16 d20+8=15 d20+8=12 d20+8=10 d20+8=14 d8+9=11 d4+3=5 d4+3=5 d4+3=5
Tuesday August 21st, 2018 6:25:22 AM
Rolth charges the bandit on Gothruk (M6), coming to the aid of his bold friend who interposed himself between the Petals and the advancing marauders. (morning star = 19, dam 11; paw 1 = 16, dam 5; paw 2 = 15, dam 5; bite = 14, dam 5)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+5=8 ;
Tuesday August 21st, 2018 7:28:43 AM
Falco moves forward so he can have a clear line of sight around his bigger companions while trying to stay out of the way. Launching a small ball of acid at one of the attackers he is distracted by the railing of the townsfolk. {At M8 | Hit: 8}

"There fighting back, lets hope they don't get themselves killed!"

Status: Mage Armor
Spells & Powers
Conjurer spells memorized (CL 4th; concentration +8)
Melee Touch+4Ranged Touch+5
2nd - Glitterdust(DC 17),glitterdust(DC 17),invisibility,summon monster II
1st - Color spray(DC 15),elf vision(DC 15),grease, Xmage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash,light,message,prestidigitation

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+7=9 ;
Tuesday August 21st, 2018 11:42:16 AM
Elyas fires his enhanced crossbow at the closest marauder on the docks, but his aim is off. cursing under his breath he reloads as quickly as possible

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Active effects: Shield (4 minutes)
magic weapon (4 minutes)
Protective Ward (2 rounds)

Spells prepared:
0: Resistance, Detect Magic, Light, Acid Splash
1: Shield, Burning Hands, Color Spray, Magic Weapon, Magic Missile
2: Scorching Ray (2), Resist Energy, Web

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=12 ; d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday August 21st, 2018 4:43:06 PM
[so the router is busted at my house and I am waiting for a replacement, so I still can't see the map]

Not being able to see the attackers Finnian carelessly fires two arrows.

12 and 8 to hit...

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 15/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+7=16 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+7=20 ; 2d6+6=17 ; d20+7=22 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=10 ;
Tuesday August 21st, 2018 6:50:15 PM
As Gothruk takes two wounds across his large body he bellows a curse. Seeing one immediately fall under the claws of Rolth he attempts to punch the other unconscious but due to bad luck or distraction (he's in pain and doesn't really know) misses both blows. (1d20+5=7, 1d20+5=10)

AOO's incase
To-Hit=16, Damage=14
To-Hit=20, Damage=17
To-Hit=22, Damage=13

Battle for Pym: Round 6 (DM John) d20+7=23 ; d12+4=6 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+7=18 ; d12+4=10 ; d20-2=11 ; d20-2=7 ; d20-2=-1 ;
Tuesday August 21st, 2018 10:44:12 PM

[Last round Gothruk killed M5 before he could get his ferocity attack and drops M7 to 0 hp.]

Kiwina leaves the longship to get closer to the fighting.

Tsak responds to the half orc’s attack with a point blank arrow. He is rewarded with a gout of blood and a cry of pain from his attacker. Esmerelda darts out, but again the young animal's timing is off and she causes no harm. Attacking with his bow in melee range, the half orc takes the opening presened, hitting the ranger with his axe, before collapsing from blood loss. [Tsak hit AC 23, take 6 points of damage.]

Rolth charges the bandit on Gothruk, coming to the aid of his bold friend who interposed himself between the Petals and the advancing marauders. In a flurry of weapon, paws and teeth, the half-orc is completely destroyed. So utterly complete is the damage, that no amount of ferociousness can activate his broken body.

Falco moves forward so he can have a clear line of sight around his bigger companions while trying to stay out of the way. Launching a small ball of acid at one of the attackers he is distracted by the railing of the townsfolk. "There fighting back, lets hope they don't get themselves killed!" he cries urging his allies on.

Elyas fires his enhanced crossbow at the closest marauder on the docks, but his aim is off. cursing under his breath he reloads as quickly as possible

Finnian fires two arrows into melee but is unable to cause any damage.

As Gothruk takes two wounds across his large body he bellows a curse. Seeing one immediately fall under the claws of Rolth he attempts to punch the other unconscious, but due to bad luck or distraction, he misses both blows.

The marauder (M7) hit by Gothruk, when charging last round, takes one last swing before his body gives out. [miss with 13 to hit]

The remaining marauder is pummeled by the three villagers, but nothing gets through his guard or armor. He, however, draws blood as he connects with his greataxe. (villager 2 takes 10 points damage and staggers back.)

Three villagers from the west come forward cautiously to see what is happening. They remain abou one hundred feet from the main combat.

There are only two remaining marauders at the shore.

All other marauders are hidden from view. The last ones were seen heading in the direction of the center bonfire along Middle Lane, farthest from the shore.

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M4 AC 15 HP 4 Blinded (3 / 4), glittering, no longer in view,
M5 Dead last round, no ferocity attack
M6 Dead by Rolth, no ferocity attack
M7 Dead by Gothruk after ferocity attack
M8 AC 15 HP 3 (-12 by Tsak)
M9 AC 15 HP 8 Engaged by Villagers

Villager 1 not wounded
Villager 2 bloodied
Villager 3 wounded

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+1=2 ;
Tuesday August 21st, 2018 11:23:18 PM
Kiwina starts to send a sling bullet at M9, but can't get the thing loaded properly as he also steps forward to shorten the distance.

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
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In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+3=10 ; d20+3=4 ;
Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 3:09:09 AM
Sable takes two shots at M8 and misses.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 23/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+2=17 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+11=23 ; d8+4=7 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+2=14 ; d2+1=2 ; d20+2=17 ; d2=2 ;
Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 5:11:07 AM
(EsmereldaAttack#1=17 EsmereldaDmg#1=5, TsakAttack=23, Dmg=7,EsmereldaTrip vs CMD=18,EsmereldaAttack#2=14, EsmereldaDmg#2=1!, EsmereldaAttack#3=17,EsmereldaDmg#3=2)

Tsak reels as he is hit again by the half-orc, but Esmerelda sinks her fangs into the weakened opponent (OOC Trip?) and slashes him with her small but razor sharp claws. He fires another arrow at point blank range hoping to finish off the stubborn fighter.

(OOC Esmerelda's second attack damage shouldn't have been at +1 so I took one off the damage)

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Ranger spell: speak with animals
Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: Raging d20+13=30 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=18 ; d8+9=15 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+6=10 ; d4+6=7 ;
Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 6:06:31 AM
Rolth requests that Gothruk move south 5' to help Tsak and clear a lane for Rolth to charge the other marauder near the villagers. He then proceeds to do so, with devastating effect. (Morning star = 30, dam = 15;Paw 1 = 29, dam = 4; Paw 2 = 20, dam = 4 ;Rake 1= 18, dam = 10;Rake 2 = 27, dam = 7; Bite = 18, dam = 7) (Total damage = 47hp)

Effects:
Rage 3/10r
Expeditious Retreat 7/10r
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 min
Charging
Flanking

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 7:33:04 AM
Seeing the battle well in hand Falco reloads his crossbow and yells to the townfolks.

"We are hear to help, clearly. What is going on here."

Status: Mage Armor
Spells & Powers
Conjurer spells memorized (CL 4th; concentration +8)
Melee Touch+4Ranged Touch+5
2nd - Glitterdust(DC 17),glitterdust(DC 17),invisibility,summon monster II
1st - Color spray(DC 15),elf vision(DC 15),grease, Xmage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash,light,message,prestidigitation

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+7=10 ;
Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 11:18:19 AM
Elyas fires at the closest marauder, but again fires way off course...

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 3:09:01 PM
Finnian moves up to Tsak with his bow at the ready. [would cast CLW, but don't have the range for it this turn]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 15/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 6:00:42 PM
Gothruk moves out of Rolth's way, (It's not a good idea to be in his way, did you see what he did to the last guys face?!) and picks up M8 by the collar trying to take one alive to question. He realises that the half orc is already long dead from Task and his cat. And that the only reason it looked alive at all is it's orc nature keeping it standing. He throws the body off the pier in disgust.
If these are only half orcs and can still engage in fighting after such wounds I would hate to see full blooded ones... These make me uncomfortable with their twitching...

Battle for Pym: Round 7 (DM John) d20+3=6 ;
Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 10:31:41 PM

Kiwina starts to send a sling bullet at M9, but can't get the thing loaded properly as he also steps forward to shorten the distance.

Sable takes two shots at M8 and misses.

Tsak reels as he is hit again by the half-orc, but Esmerelda sinks her fangs into the weakened opponent, flipping him to the ground, then slashes him with her small but razor sharp claws. Tsak fires at the prone foe, provoking an attack. From the ground the marauder is not able to land an effective blow. Tsak’s arrow pierces his heart, such that there is no strength in his limbs for a final attack before he dies.

Gothruk moves out of Rolth's way, and picks up M8 by the collar trying to take one alive to question. He realises that the half orc is already long dead from Task and his cat. And that the only reason it looked alive at all is it's orc nature keeping it standing. He throws the body off the pier in disgust. “If these are only half orcs and can still engage in fighting after such wounds I would hate to see full blooded ones... These make me uncomfortable with their twitching... “

Rolth makes use of the open lane, then wreaks bloody havoc on the remaining marauder on the shore, spattering the nearby villagers with blood and gore.

Elyas fires at the closest marauder, but again fires way off course...

Finnian moves up to Tsak with his bow at the ready getting close enough to use some healing magic.

Seeing the battle well in hand Falco reloads his crossbow and yells to the townfolks.
"We are here to help, clearly. What is going on here."

”Our babies!” cries the villager who delivered the fatal whack to one of the raiders. You realize this is female minotaur and likely a mother. ”They have taken our children as hostage in the Meeting Hall.” As she says the last, she points in the direction of the middle bonfire. Over the two rows of houses you can see the larger building illuminated by a fire that is currently hidden from your view by houses.
Blood still flows from a deep gash on her left flank, but she seems unaware of it.

”And they have some abomination that drains your very soul with them,” says the unwounded one, a male liontaur.

The third one, a male minotaur looks wildly around, clearly expecting an attack at any moment. He sports a messy gash on his thigh, his breeches soaked black with blood.

The three villagers, a minotaur and two liontaurs, continue to approach from the west. The nearest one of them is about eighty feet from Gothruk still.

You hear angry shouting from the area around the center bonfire, but cannot see what is happening.

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M4 AC 15 HP 4 Blinded (4 / 4), glittering, no longer in view,
M8 Dead by Tsak and Esmeralda
M9 Messily dead by Rolth

Villager 1 not wounded, male minotaur
Villager 2 bloodied, female minotaur
Villager 3 wounded, male minotaur

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 10:57:33 PM
"How many of these creatures are with the children?" Kiwina asks, gesturing at one of the marauders. "Is this abomination with them?" He suggests healing Rolth, Tsak, and Gothruk before advancing on the meeting hall, and tending the villager's wounds. But maybe that shouting should be investigated first.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Thursday August 23rd, 2018 3:02:28 AM
Sable will move to join the rest of the party (double moving off of the boat).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 20/42 HP | AC: 14
Thursday August 23rd, 2018 6:33:41 AM
Rolth drops his rage, despite his anger about the treatment of the children. "Yes, let us heal quickly then go destroy these interlopers! Can we pass around the wand to those who can help?"

Effects:
Fatigue 1/6r
Rage 3/10r (inactive)
Expeditious Retreat 8/10r
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 min

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=14 ;
Thursday August 23rd, 2018 6:48:47 AM

Falco moves closer to the townsfolk, keeping his eyes open for attackers coming their way. {Per: 14}

"We will try and take care of it. Which way is quickest to get to the Meeting Hall. We cannot leave children in danger."

With any direction Falco will start heading that way.

Status: Mage Armor
Spells & Powers
Conjurer spells memorized (CL 4th; concentration +8)
Melee Touch+4Ranged Touch+5
2nd - Glitterdust(DC 17),glitterdust(DC 17),invisibility,summon monster II
1st - Color spray(DC 15),elf vision(DC 15),grease, Xmage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash,light,message,prestidigitation

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+2=8 ;
Thursday August 23rd, 2018 3:00:17 PM
Finnian uses his own power to heal Tsak [8 HP] and then produces the wand and heals up anyone else who needs it.

[I think Finnian has the wand, I've done a poor job of recording my gear and used charges so if someone else actually has it my bad]

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+7=13 ;
Thursday August 23rd, 2018 3:12:29 PM
Can you describe the abomination they have with them? what doe it look like? any detail could help us fight it better and save the children!

If he gets a description, Elyas will try to recall anything in his knowledge that fits the description.

knowledge 13 for either planes, nature or religion. probably not enough to get much...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 31/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 23rd, 2018 6:58:14 PM
Tsak thanks Finnian for the gift of healing.
Abomination? he says, turning to the villager.
Does this abomination look like a cross between a taur and a tree?
Tsak wonders whether his new-found connection with Esmerelda would enable her to go on a scouting mission and what she might be able to report back on? There's probably only one way to find out. Surely an 'alley cat' could creep around without raising the suspicion of the hostage takers.
He picks up Esmerelda and concentrates as he attempts to deepen the connection and 'talk' to his new companion.

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Ranger spell: speak with animals
Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 15/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d8+1=4 ; d8+1=9 ; d20+2=16 ;
Thursday August 23rd, 2018 7:13:10 PM
Gothruk takes two hits from the wand before moving across the street to one of the houses.
He attempts to be fluid and somewhat stealthy 1d20+2=16.

When we get to the building with the children we can't be seen until we can protect them properly. The best case scenario is if we can get between the hostiles and the captives. He was going to suggest Tsak take a look but he appears to be speaking with his cat?

Battle for Pym: Rounds 8 & 9 (DM John)
Thursday August 23rd, 2018 8:46:48 PM
"How many of these creatures are with the children?" Kiwina asks, gesturing at one of the marauders. "Is this abomination with them?"

The lady minotaur responds, hI am not sure how many there are. This is probably half of them,h she says gesturing to the corpses on the ground. hThey are led by another orc blood who seemed to pander to that foul thing,h Intelligience check 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You realize her count probably does not include the captain and those with him.}

hHe called himself Scourge; that foul thing did. He took our young euns and said he would steal their souls if we didnft obey,h[/b] contributes the male minotaur.

Sable moves up to join the others.

Rolth drops his rage, despite his anger about the treatment of the children. "Yes, let us heal quickly then go destroy these interlopers! Can we pass around the wand to those who can help?"

Oh Domi! Dearrrr, youfrrrre wounded!h exclaims the liontaur, finally noticing the deep gash on the lady taur.

Falco moves closer to the townsfolk, keeping his eyes open for attackers coming their way. "We will try and take care of it. Which way is quickest to get to the Meeting Hall? We cannot leave children in danger."

Falco quickly realizes that Middle Lane is the most direct route to where the villagers points and starts heading that way.

Finnian uses his own power to heal Tsak [8 HP] and then produces the wand and heals up anyone else who needs it.

Elyas asks, gCan you describe the abomination they have with them? What does it look like? Any detail could help us fight it better and save the children!h

gAbomination? Tsak chimes in, turning to the villager, gDoes this abomination look like a cross between a taur and a tree?h

The woman replies, her eyes going out of focus as she recalls what she has seen, hNo not a taur at all. From a distance it appears to be a human, but up close its looks like a walking corpse with skin stretched taut and thin. Most disturbing though, is its eyes. Instead of eyeballs, they shine red with an unwoldly glow.

[OOC: 13 is not high enough to determine anything without seeing it directly]

Tsak picks up Esmerelda and concentrates as he attempts to deepen the connection and 'talk' to his new companion. [OOC: is roleplay only or is this a description of casting speak with animals

Gothruk heals from the healing wand before stealthily moving among the buildings. He proposes attempting to get between the children and the foes and waits for Tsak to finish talking to the cat.

The three villages cautiously approach from the west. When they pass by the gap between the two buildings they stop and gasp as they see the captainfs body there.

One speaks up, hThe remaining survivors are gathering around the meeting hall. The dead man is seems to be in charge now.h

Another adds with a sob, hWe can hear the children crying. Theyfre inside.h

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Villager 1 not wounded, male liontaur
Villager 2 bloodied, female minotaur
Villager 3 wounded, male minotaur

Three more villages are in view from the west, two minotaurs and one liontaur.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 28/36 HP | AC: 14 d20+2=21 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=5 ;
Thursday August 23rd, 2018 9:24:56 PM
"The Eight Petaled Rose is on the job, and we will do our best to save the children and defeat these foes!" Rolth says encouragingly to the villagers. Rolth then takes up the proffered healing wand and moves along with Falco and the others stealthing towards the middle fire and the building with the children. He will use two charges on himself along the way, and keep an eye out for counterattacks.

(Stealth = 21; Perception = 12)
(CLW x2 = 14hp)

Effects:
Fatigue 3/6r
Rage 3/10r (inactive)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 9 min

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+1=20 ;
Friday August 24th, 2018 12:30:29 AM
(Rolls: int =20)

"Maybe I can distract them." Not being very stealthy, Kiwina starts around town by the waterside, moving at his normal pace.

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
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In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

(OOC: by my count, after the two used by Gothruk in yesterday's post the wand had 31 charges left)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Friday August 24th, 2018 1:57:15 AM
Sable will move along with Kiwina, taking out his greatsword.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+4=10 ;
Friday August 24th, 2018 6:57:48 AM
{Int: 10}

"A walking corpse? No way to tell for sure until we see it i guess it is too much to ask that it is just a zombie."

Falco rushes forward behind Rolth

Status: Mage Armor
Spells & Powers
Conjurer spells memorized (CL 4th; concentration +8)
Melee Touch+4Ranged Touch+5
2nd - Glitterdust(DC 17),glitterdust(DC 17),invisibility,summon monster II
1st - Color spray(DC 15),elf vision(DC 15),grease, Xmage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash,light,message,prestidigitation

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday August 24th, 2018 4:48:30 PM
[thanks Steve, I'll track it]

Finnian stows the wand and nocks an arrow "are we ready to head to where the children are," he asks in a hurry to rescue them before something even worse happens to them.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Friday August 24th, 2018 5:24:24 PM
"I don't know what the creature you describe might be, but whatever it is we will fight it to save your children! hopefully it doesn't like fire...

Elyas will move quickly as soon as people are ready, not wanting to leave children in harms way any longer than they have been already.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 15/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Friday August 24th, 2018 8:40:08 PM
If they're rallying then if we Strike fast enough we might be able to distract them or kill them before they do anything to the children.

Gothruk moves steadily towards where they're suppose to be gathering trying to remain hidden, using the houses as cover. (continuing the 16 roll from last turn)

Battle for Pym: Rounds 10-13 (DM John)
Saturday August 25th, 2018 12:50:34 PM

"The Eight Petaled Rose is on the job, and we will do our best to save the children and defeat these foes!" Rolth says encouragingly to the villagers.

“The Eight Petaled Rose!” exclaims the lady minotaur. “You won the Taurnament. There is hope afterall!”

The liontaur next to her scowls, ”Taurrrnaments ain’t raiders, Marge,” scowls the liontaur next to her. Marge promptly slaps the top of his head. ”Tell that to them,” she replies pointing to the dead raiders along the shore.

After some needed healing, Rolth joins the stealthy group moving toward the main hall.

Kiwina proposes being a diversion and openly moves along the waterside away from the others. Sable joins him.

Finnian stows the wand and nocks an arrow "are we ready to head to where the children are," he asks in a hurry to rescue them before something even worse happens to them.

"I don't know what the creature you describe might be, but whatever it is we will fight it to save your children! hopefully it doesn't like fire…,” says Elyas as he prepares to move with the others.

Gothruk moves toward the meeting hall with the stealthy group.

The Petals except for Kiwina and Sable stealthily move up middle lane, staying close to the buildings for cover. As they get to the second row of houses and peek around the corner, Rolth can see that a group of half-orcs is milling around the entrance to the Meeting Hall. It turns out the Meeting Hall is only slightly larger than the houses, about 25’ wide by 40’ long. It also is made of wood plank walls and roofs as are the other buildings. Around the building is a low fence of unmortared stones standing about five feet hall, probably more for use as a corral than as a boundary or defense.

In front of the opening to the fence is one of the bonfires. There no longer appear to be any villagers tending it. You speculate they may have run off when the fighting started.
There are, however, five half-orcs standing in front of the fire. They are about ten feet in front of it, likely still uncomfortable from its heat, and looking in towards the shore line. They do not appear to have noticed your approach. The crackling and roar of the bonfire likely interferes with their hearing and despite the daylight, the light from the fire will cast a bit of the shadow from the building on the Petals approach.

About an equal distance behind the fire you see the creature described as a walking corpse along with two other half orcs. Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears the two raiders are trying to keep their distance from the creature and not too thrilled with their post next to it.}

Marge’s description about the creature was accurate. Its features are well illuminated by the bonfire before it. You can see the near fleshless skin, the pallor of death upon it, but the red glow from its eye sockets clearly reveal its evil nature.

Single roll. Higher score reveals additional information.
DC 13 Knowledge Religion Highlight to display spoiler: { This is a wight! Wights are humanoids who rise as undead due to necromancy, a violent death, or an extremely malevolent personality. Their flesh is twisted by evil and undeath, their eyes burn with hatred, and their teeth are beast-like. }
DC18 Knowledge Religion Highlight to display spoiler: {Its touch drains life energy. }
DC 23 Knowledge ReligionHighlight to display spoiler: {Creatures slain by a wight become wights themselves in 1-4 rounds. These spawned wights are weaker than a standard wight.}

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Sable and Kiwina are along the shore line directly opposite the bonfire. This would place you about 100 feet from the bonfire with two rows of houses between you and the fire.

The rest of the party is Middle Lane standing in the shadow of the east side of the building. [I moved you up a bit, assuming this is what you wanted. I have Rolth in front followed by Falco. This is completely arbitrary: feel free to readjust.]

Enemies in View
M1 AC 15 HP 15
M2 AC 15 HP 15
M3 AC 15 HP 15
M4 AC 15 HP 15
M5 AC 15 HP 15
M6 AC 15 HP 15
M7 AC 15 HP 15
Undead Thing AC ? HP ?

The villagers hang back, close enough to see the Petals, but not close enough to interfere or be seen by the enemy.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Saturday August 25th, 2018 2:30:53 PM
Kiwina continues to move at his normal pace. How much noise his hooves make depends on the road, but he doesn't want to be too obvious about making noise. This may leave Sable a little behind, but not far behind.

Kiwina intends to move around the roads until he would be on the road in front of the hall that is perpendicular to the one the main party is on.

(OOC: I have marked the map with a bunch of red dots in the rough area he is headed for (mostly because I thought I would select the blue circle to change its color) but I have only moved Kiwina 1 round's worth.

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
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In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=10 ; d20+10=20 ;
Saturday August 25th, 2018 5:23:02 PM
(Sense Motive = 10 FAIL, Stealth=20)
Tsak moves quietly along with the rest of the group. He had thought about using Esmerelda as a distraction, but the Centaur was a step ahead of him. He's hoping the five orcs near the fire will take the bait and chase Kiwina and Sable, if that happens then Tsak plans to attack the creature from the eastern side behind the fence.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+7=11 ;
Saturday August 25th, 2018 5:56:27 PM
Elyas follows behind slightly, loading another bolt. He will hold his fire until everyone is ready.

He sees the creature, but is still unable to recall anything useful...

(ooc darn that is a lot of low rolls for me this week.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 28/36 HP | AC: 14 d20+2=8 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+2=4 ;
Saturday August 25th, 2018 8:56:09 PM
Rolth will hunker down to wait on the distraction from Kiwina and Sable, taking a moment to spy on the mysterious undead thing--which remains a mystery--and take a more general look around for any sight or sound of the children, or new threats. (Sense Motive = 8; Perception = 19; Knowledge Religion = 4)

If the orcs outside get drawn away, he will advance through the gate to attack, waiting for covering fire from the other Petals over the wall to the east.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=19 ; d20+6=7 ;
Sunday August 26th, 2018 9:49:21 PM
Finnian looks past the half orcs around the fire to the ones nearest undead abomination. "looks like they don't want to go near that thing" Finnian whispers [Sense Motive 19]

Finnian Attempts to climb the side of the building, but without handholds he is unable to gain purchase [Climb... Natural 1]

"Can someone give me a boost?" He whispers

[ooc]I don't know if I can retry or what but unless we immediately engage Finnian will try again to climb the side of the house[/ooc]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=3 ; d20+10=20 ;
Monday August 27th, 2018 6:57:44 AM
{Perception: 3 | Stealth: 20}

Falco looks back when Finnian askes for a boost and grins. I would guess he is not asking me.

Speaking quietly to the others Falco moves to where he has the best view, attempting to stay hidden.

"Once a move is made I can try and incapaciate some of them with more glitter dust. If they don't spread out much I can get three most likely. Or I could hit the undead thing and the ones in the back. Just give the word before you move."

Battle for Pym: Rounds 14 and 15 (DM John)
Monday August 27th, 2018 9:15:56 PM

[OOC: Note that two rounds have elapsed to allow Kiwina to get in sight of the Meeting Hall. This especially applies to Finnian who will have an additional round to climb (if he desires) before the next round--in other rounds he can climb for the second round of last post and this post. Others may take an additional round of non-combat action as well.]

Tsak moves quietly along with the rest of the group, keeping Esmerelda with him. He waits to see if the orcs take Kiwina’s bait, planning to attack the easternmost guard in the yard.

Elyas follows behind slightly, loading another bolt. He will hold his fire until everyone is ready.

Rolth waits on the diversion, reading to run through the gate should it work.

Finnian looks past the half orcs around the fire to the ones nearest undead abomination. "looks like they don't want to go near that thing" Finnian whispers. He attempts to climb the wall. He barely makes any progress before falling to the ground. [OOC: normally falling would require a DC 15 Acrobatics check avoid falling prone, but not necessary since we are not precisely in rounds at this point. You can always retry. DC 15 to climb these walls as they are very roughly made with lots of cracks to get a foot or hand in. Fail by 5 or more and you fall.]

Falco stands ready to cast glitterdust when the right time comes.

Gothruk wait quietly.

Kiwina continues to move at his normal pace, taking no measures to be quiet. Sable jogs alongside him. He takes a circuitous route to come up on the west of the meeting hall.

One of the half orcs cries out, [If you understand orc, Highlight to display spoiler: {”There they are!”} pointing at Kiwina and Sable.

[If you understand orc, Highlight to display spoiler: {”Hey! There’s only two of them!”}

They gather in a loose line facing Kiwina and Sable. This puts them in a ragged line perpendicular to the five foot high stone fence and slightly to the west of the gate entrance (about 5 from the west edge of the gate.) They stand tense, javelins at the ready. Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {They look terrified, but unwilling to back down.}

The two in the yard stay where they are, but the undead thing moves toward the entrance to the hall watching the street warily, looking around and not just at the two Petals currently visible.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 28/36 HP | AC: 14 d20+2=18 ; d20+17=18 ;
Monday August 27th, 2018 9:49:10 PM
Rolth looks at the fearfully quaking orcs out in the street, and feels a little pity...but then remembers the children. He grimly gives Finnian a quiet boost up the side of the building to get a good sniping position, then readies to leap into the compound at the proper moment. He whispers his concern to the others that the evil thing is moving toward the children. "It is time to act, I think. I'm going in. How about some confuscatory spells like you suggested? But let's concentrate on our lethal blows on the evil thing and the others might break. Do it for the children." Rolth waits on any covering spells to land, then makes a leap over the wall into the compound.

(OOC: Per the earlier ideas from the casters, one glitterdust on the five (now in conveniently close order) would be most excellent. Maybe another on the boss and his closest minion to freeze them too? Time to get killy!)

(Sense Motive = 18, success
Acrobatics to jump over the wall = 18+4 hero point bonus after the fact=22, success)

Rage 3/10r (inactive)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 9 min

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=13 ; d20+3=8 ;
Monday August 27th, 2018 10:35:44 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 13)

Kiwina takes the opportunity to send a sling bullet at M2, missing widely but hopefully keeping their attention.

They're just in charging range, he notices.

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
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In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=22 ; d8+1=4 ;
Monday August 27th, 2018 11:33:38 PM
(Attack=22, Dmg=4)
Tsak makes use of his time to move across the side street and take a place behind the wall which surrounds the compound. He takes a short time to make it clear to Esmerelda that he does not want her to attack any of these creatures unless they come within striking distance of where we are now. He then attacks the "Undead Thing" using his bow.

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Ranger spell: used
Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth

(OOC in response to earlier query I have cast Speak With Animals. Please also note that I am going on holidays and will only have access via my phone and not PC for several weeks)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+1=18 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=7 ;
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 12:11:31 AM
Sable will take two shots, starting with M2 - missing both times, following Kiwana’s lead. (Man, I hope he knows what he is doing...)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 6:56:06 AM
Falco nods as the half-orcs start to move. He takes a small step into the open and tosses a small amount of dust in their direction. As the glitter leaves his fingers an explosions of gold glitter encompases all of the half-orcs in front. {DC17 Will or Blind 4 Turns}

"Its what you get for taking children."

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=18 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+6=20 ; d6+2=6 ;
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 9:09:02 AM
He brushes himself off and makes a second attempt at climbing the side of the house, this time with greater effect thanks to the boost from Rolth. He swings his leg up over the lip and crouches low. Trying to stay as quiet as possible he creeps along the roof toward the direction of the line of orcs. [Climb 18, Stealth 30]

[ooc: I think that would be the second round climb up and move stealthy at half speed]

[This round]

He creeps forward again and, keeping the roof between himself and the main line of orcs, draws his bow. But, instead of using it he calls upon a power that he knows little about and in general detests, but his hatred of the undead is far worse than his hatred of fire. A ball of fire appears in his hand and he instantly flings it across the battlefield at the creature.

[Range Touch 20, 6 Fire Damage]

He looks down at his hands, one holding his bow, the other, a ball of flame, and moves the bow away from fire. "It didn't burn me" He says to himself in amazement, "But I'm pretty sure it would turn this bow into tinder"
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Toros Try - Liontaur +1 Stealth & Acrobatics
Wand CLW - 29/50
Spells: Entangle

[ooc: I need to start doing this]

Gothruk (BatMark subbing for Logan) d20+7=11 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=18 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=15 ; 2d6+6=13 ;
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 8:56:21 PM
Gothruk moves up to cover the movements of his fellow Petals as they cross the street. He will take attacks of opportunity against any foes who move within his reach. (To hits = 11,18,18; damage = 11,15,13)

Battle for Pym: Round 16 (DM John) d20+1=7 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+1=19 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ;
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 10:24:24 PM

Kiwina fires a sling bullet at one of the raiders, missing.
Sable also fires, also missing--twice.

One raider, apparently emboldened by the failed attacks, taunts, ”Is that all you got, Seabisket!”

[b]“And what about you, Fernando!” joins in another. They all chuckle at his joke. Kiwina’s real objective has been achieved as they stand resolutely, javelins readied, all focus on the two Petals.

Finnian brushes himself off and makes a second attempt at climbing the side of the house, this time with greater effect thanks to the boost from Rolth. He swings his leg up over the lip and crouches low. Trying to stay as quiet as possible he creeps along the roof toward the direction of the line of orcs. He continues to creep forward and, keeping the roof between himself and the main line of orcs, draws his bow.

Tsak uses the cover provided by the buildings to take a position outside the wall on the east side of the building. He then instructs Esmeralda to guard their position.

Then all Petals break loose:

Falco nods as the half-orcs start to move. He takes a short step into the open and tosses a small amount of dust in their direction. As the glitter leaves his fingers an explosions of gold glitter encompases all of the half-orcs in front. All are covered in glittering light and the two in front shout out in dismay as they realize they cannot see.

Tsak rises from behind the wall and takes fire at the undead thing, piercing the creature in the arm. Instead of blood, a viscous block fluid oozes out of the wound.

Finnian neglects the bow and calls upon a power that he knows little about and in general detests, but his hatred of the undead is far worse than his hatred of fire. A ball of fire appears in his hand and he instantly flings it across the battlefield at the creature, striking the creature solidly in the chest. It howls in outrage and pain, its voice a terrorizing inhuman screech that reverberates before ending. [OOC: I assume this was produce flame. In the future include your prepared spells on your character and call them out in your post. That narration of the spell: very nice.]

Gothruk moves up to cover the movements of his fellow Petals as they cross the street, ready to attack anyone who closes.

Rolth heroically leaps the wall, landing near the easternmost guard in the wall.

The undead creature, singed and dripping ichor and way too close to a charging liontaur, rushes into the doorway slamming it shut behind him, the sound, an abrupt response to the Petals’ onslaught.

The half orc nearest Rolth quickly takes a look at the warrior, at the suddenly appeared Petals, and at the closed door. ”Enough. I was only doing my job.” he states, tossing his greataxe to the ground.

It does not take the other half orc in the yard long to follow suit.

In the street, the raiders are a bit slower, but they, too, come to the same conclusion. The four with their sight drop their weapons. After a few harsh words to the blind ones, those also follow suit. The raiders to a man, have surrendered.

The undead creature, however, is inside the building...with the children!

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Enemies
M1 AC 15 HP 15 in street Surrendered
M2 AC 15 HP 15 in street Blind ¼ Surrendered
M3 AC 15 HP 15 in street Surrendered
M4 AC 15 HP 15 in street Surrendered
M5 AC 15 HP 15 in street Blind ¼ Surrendered
M6 AC 15 HP 15 in yard Surrendered
M7 AC 15 HP 15 in yard Surrendered
Undead Thing AC ? HP ? -4 Tsak, -6 Finnian Inside the meeting hall.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 2:03:17 AM
Sable will move quickly towards the closed door, trying to open it if he has enough movement - all the while stowing his bow and quick drawing his greatsword.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 5:14:41 AM
Seeing the majority of the enemies surrender Tsak also takes time to put away his bow and draw his falchion. He will then move toward the building. He shouts in orcish to the guards Is this the only entrance, or is there a back door?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=30 ; d20+14=28 ;
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 6:44:07 AM
Rolth yells at the orcs to lie down and remain still, or suffer the consequences. He then quickly surveys his options for getting into the building. (Perception = 30) If the door is not locked or barred, he will burst through it. If he can see an open window or the orcs reveal another way in, he will use that to gain entry. If no other option presents itself, he will become very frustrated and angry, and break down the front door. (Enter Rage as free action, then STR check with a Hero Point for another +8 = 28, success against up to an iron door!) In any case, he will move into the building to save the child-taurs!

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 6:51:54 AM
Kiwina moves down to the area where the marauders are surrendering, calling for villagers to come help restrain their former attackers

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
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In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None |
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 7:21:44 AM
Counting on those that surrendered knowing little about magic Falco moves quickly towards them speaking loudly.

"Wait for the villages and turn yourself in. You have been marked, even after the glitter fades we can find you. You did the right thing now finish it and redeem yourselves."

He moves up beind the bigger folks waiting to go in.

Status: Mage Armor
Spells & Powers
Conjurer spells memorized (CL 4th; concentration +8)
Melee Touch+4Ranged Touch+5
2nd - XXGlitterdust(DC 17)X,Xglitterdust(DC 17)X,invisibility,summon monster II
1st - Color spray(DC 15),elf vision(DC 15),grease, Xmage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash,light,message,prestidigitation

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 15/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+7=12 ; 2d6+6=12 ; d20+7=16 ; 2d6+6=13 ;
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 8:06:42 AM
Gothruk makes his way towards the building at top speed, but even then he can only get to the doorway as Rolth likely bursts in, he'll be able to help next turn.
(Aoo incase)
To-hit: 12, Damage: 12
To-hit: 16, Damage: 13

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 11:55:20 AM
Finnian takes a step up to the edge of the roof with his bow in one hand and ball of flame in the other.

[ooc Yes, it was produce flame sorry.
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Toros Try - Liontaur +1 Stealth & Acrobatics
Wand CLW - 29/50
Spells: Entangle

[ooc: I need to start doing this]

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben)
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 8:43:03 PM
Elyas moves up to cover the warriors as they prepare to enter the doorway. He has crossbow in hand, but is also thinking about what spells might work against this thing...

(OOC: I moved Elyas twice, to make up for the lack of subbing last night.)

Battle for Pym: Round 17 (DM John) d20+6=17 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+2=4 ;
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 11:00:39 PM

The building is a simple rectangular structure 25’ wide by 40’ long. The walls are of large wood planks, as it the roof. [Although the Roll20 map shows a chimney, there is not one in this tropical clime.] The wall is fifteen feet high and the pitch of the roof is slight with the center gable only rising four feet at the peak. The door on the south end is eight feet wide and twelve feet tall, having a simple wood handle. There are two large windows on either of the long sides. The bottom of the opening is six feet above the ground and the top is twelve. Each window is twelve feet wide with an eight foot space between them. Each has a wood plank cover that is hinged at the top of each window. These covers have been dropped down, closing the window openings.

Tsak stows his bow and draws his falchion, moving to the back of the building. He shouts in orcish to the guards “Is this the only entrance, or is there a back door?”

Tsak Highlight to display spoiler: {Before he can hear their answer in the affirmative, he can see for himself that there is in fact a door on the back wall directly opposite the front door. It appears to be tied shut. [It will take one round to break or remove.]}

Rolth yells at the orcs to lie down and remain still, or suffer the consequences. Quickly surveying the options, he decides on the direct approach. Casting off all restraint, he lets his anger at the threatened children strengthen him and draws on his inner reserves. He bursts through the door, ripping it from its cloth hinges and breaking several of the planks that comprise it. Inside he discovers a startled creature trying to grab the nearest child, all of whom are covering from the undead thing in horror.

Rolth gets in before the thing can grab its prey!

Gothruk makes his way towards the building at top speed following Rolth in.

Sable runs toward the door, trading his bow for his greatsword. Making it to the yard behind Gothruk and Rolth.

Kiwina moves in, taking care of the surrendered foes and calls for the villagers to help restrain them.

Falco calls out to the half ors, "Wait for the villages and turn yourself in. You have been marked, even after the glitter fades we can find you. You did the right thing now finish it and redeem yourselves." [OOC: normally that would call for a bluff check, but the circumstance bonus would be high enough to succeed even on a one.]

Finnian takes a step up to the edge of the roof with his bow in one hand and ball of flame in the other.

Elyas moves up to cover the warriors as they prepare to enter the doorway. He has crossbow in hand, but is also thinking about what spells might work against this thing...

The marauders know when they have been beaten and submit to the Petals. Several of the villagers timidly approach at Kiwina’s plea. Leading the way is Marge, her wound wrapped in blood-stained cloth. ”Don’t be so bashful you lugs! The Petals did all the hard stuff!” she shouts to her fellows as she approaches the nearest half orc.

Inside the building is mainly open. Long benches are pushed up against the wall. On the far wall is a closed door directly opposite the one Rolth demolished. Huddled up against that wall are twelve young taurs in variously degrees of fright, but of most immediate concern is the creature with the glowing red eyes.

In reaction to the sudden incursion of heroes, it charges the huddled children. Though it carries a battleaxe strapped to its back, the creature strikes with its taut-skinned claw-like hand. His victim, a minoliontaur about six years old, shrieks in terror and collapses to the ground as the creature strikes it. Rolth Gothruk, and Sable Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the child blanch at the creature’s touch, its young body shivering before it collapses. Before your very eyes you see the wounds inflicted on the creature by fire and arrow partially heal.
Its red eyes seem to glow brighter for a moment.}

Turning to face the rushing Petals, its face contorted in a vicious grimace, the creature spits out, ”Another step closer, and another loses its soul.”

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Enemies in View
Seven surrendering half orcs
Undead Thing AC 13 this round (it charged) HP ? -5 from start Inside the meeting hall.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 11:57:27 PM
With so many between him and the door to the hall with the wight, Kiwina stays a moment to supervise the capture of the half-orcs. He plans to head towards the rear of the building in a moment, but does not want to risk the marauders deciding they can pick up weapons and attack the villagers in the meanwhile.

(OOC: I can sub for Ben tomorrow afternoon if needed.)

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Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
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In effect: Toros Taur Try, minotaur, +1 perception & intimidate

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 30th, 2018 4:41:03 AM
Tsak takes a couple of seconds to open the tie on the back door and, assuming all surprise is gone, charges in (figure of speech, not an actual charge). He hopes to split the attention of the creature to create an opening, but if it looks like attacking another child he will pull up short.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=9 ;
Thursday August 30th, 2018 4:45:33 AM
If there is an opening Tsak attempts to attack the creature, but not very successfully.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+10=20 ;
Thursday August 30th, 2018 6:38:51 AM
Falco double times it behind the larger companions. Once there he whispers.

"Move to the side. I will turn one of you invisible for a short time. You can get the drop on him. He is too far for color spray and there is no guarantee more glitter would blind him."
{Stealth: 20 - If needed for whisper}

Status: Mage Armor
Spells & Powers
Conjurer spells memorized (CL 4th; concentration +8)
Melee Touch+4Ranged Touch+5
2nd - XXGlitterdust(DC 17)X,Xglitterdust(DC 17)X,invisibility,summon monster II
1st - Color spray(DC 15),elf vision(DC 15),grease, Xmage armorX, reduce person(DC 15)
0th (at will)—acid splash,light,message,prestidigitation

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+17=37 ; d20+9=18 ;
Thursday August 30th, 2018 6:50:11 AM
Any words you bother to speak are just distractions, you are clearly an evil thing with no intention of letting anyone live. We will destroy you completely unless you can convince us otherwise!
Gothruk moves forward before it can attack or grab another child and tries to push the creature away from the children (bull rush driving it away from any children) He's also going to use a hero point for a +8. Gothruk's reach is 10ft so he can push it without provoking. He'll try to pin it against a wall while standing 5ft away if possible.

AOO
If it tries to get away from him he'll trip it.
CMB=18 vs CMD

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: See bel d20+11=20 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=19 ; d8+9=15 ; d4+3=4 ; 2d4+12=19 ; d4+6=9 ; d4+3=7 ;
Thursday August 30th, 2018 6:27:53 PM
Rolth is awed and inspired by Gothruk's magnificent strategy. His eyes blazing almost as red as the undead thing's, he charges in to attack before the thing can further menace the children.

(morning star to hit = 20, dam= 15; paw 1 = 23, dam = 4;paw 2 = 11, miss;rake 1 = confirmed crit, dam = 19;rake 2 = 24, dam = 9; bite = 19, dam = 7; ignore the last d20 roll, that was a mistake; Total damage = 54)

Effects:
Rage 5/10r 2nd round this cycle
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 8 min
Charging

Elyas (Steve subbing for Ben) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+1=19 ; d8=6 ;
Thursday August 30th, 2018 7:37:43 PM
Elyas takes aim at the wight with his crossbow. (to hit = 19 even without me realizing what precise shot does for him, damage = 6)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=13 ; 3d6+9=21 ;
Thursday August 30th, 2018 8:41:44 PM
Sable moves in to take a swing as well, 13 to hit for 21 damage.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday August 30th, 2018 9:47:37 PM
I guess Finnian stays where he is and keeps an eye on the surrendered half orcs.

[ooc are the villagers taking care of them? I feel like we shouldn't just leave them]

Battle for Pym: Round 18 (DM John) d20+4=15 ; d4+1=3 ;
Thursday August 30th, 2018 10:20:51 PM

Kiwina keeps watch over the half-orcs and contemplates heading toward the rear of the building.

Tsak unties the back door and rushes in. He finds himself facing the back sides of two terrified taur children who were pressed against the closed door. They turn around both looking at him with startled and bewildered expressions clearly showing on their young faces.

Falco rushes in, offering to turn one of his allies invisible.

Gothruk speaks, “Any words you bother to speak are just distractions, you are clearly an evil thing with no intention of letting anyone live. We will destroy you completely unless you can convince us otherwise!” Then he heroically rushes in and
shoves the vile thing against the wall away from the children. With that roll, but constrained by the room, you can move him 10’ away from the nearest child up against a wall.

In response, the creature lashes out at Gothruk, clawing him across the face. [Hits AC15 for 3 points of damage. Make a Fortitude DC 14 save or gain one negative level. Despite having reach, you still provoke with making a bullrush as any part of your body reaching into range does so.]

Highlight to display spoiler: {For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed.}

Rolth charges in to attack before the thing can further menace the children easily closing with him now that the children are no longer in reach of it. The barbarian holds nothing back, tearing into it with weapon, claws, and fang.

Elyas takes aim at the wight with his crossbow and sends a bolt deep into its accursed chest.

Sable moves in to take a swing as well, cutting deeply into its rib cage.

As its torn and battered body drops to the floor, its glowing red eyes lose their light. Without further sound or expression, the creature’s head rolls unnaturally to one side, its neck obviously broken.

A collective gasp escapes from the children in the room as they see their captor and tormentor destroyed before their eyes.

Silence ensues for but a moment before it is broken by a choked sob and a cry of “Kater!” One of the children rushes to the fallen child, grasping it in a desperate embrace. The little taur girl’s skin has paled and she lies motionless on the ground where she collapsed at the undead creature’s vile blow.

The Petals have victory, but at what price?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday August 31st, 2018 4:06:40 AM
Tsak puts his falchion away and checks on the little girl, but she doesnt look good. His eyes cut to Gothruk wondering what the touch of the creature could do to the brave minotaur. Nothing obvious stands out, but that might not be the whole story.
Shrugging he sets off toward the front door and the waitjng villagers. Best get the next step over with, both the good and the bad.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: See bel d20+2=15 ;
Friday August 31st, 2018 6:59:37 AM
Rolth’s rage ends abruptly, as he becomes aware of the cries of the children. He is distraught over Kater’s fate. Just ten more feet, six more seconds, and he could have blocked the creature’s path to the door. He turns to the Petals, "Can she be healed? Gothruk, did your monastery training teach you anything of the powers of that fell creature?"

Rolth wracks his own mind for stories of such creatures, particularly what effects this soul drain might have. (Knowledge Religion = 15, success vs CR5 or lower)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20=16 ; d20+10=16 ;
Friday August 31st, 2018 8:04:35 AM
{Heal Check: 16} {Arcana: 16}

Falco rushes to the fallen child to see if she is in fact dead, dropping to his knees beside her. Maybe there is a magical means of helping her.

"This cannot happen... there must... I need healing magic no the pathetic tricks I have now. I....."

He is clearly upset and looks for answers. After a bit mumbles to himself. "We helped the new powers, maybe they will move though me."

If the child is dead he will sit for some time in thought.

Elyas (Steve subbing for Ben) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Friday August 31st, 2018 9:43:26 AM
Elyas moves between the other kids and Kater as best he can. "Kids, we need you to go out the back door quickly and quietly. Do not go around to the front of the building yet, I'll be right behind you."

While he says this, he readies his crossbow.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=16 ;
Friday August 31st, 2018 10:23:52 AM
Gothruk endures the things touch, drawing on his deep meditation and spiritual monk power to avoid being pulled towards death. (1D20+5=16)

Gothruk looks down to the body of the child, I know not of what that creature was besides that it was undead. It is clear that that abomination attacked at your very soul, we should see if there is a cleric amongst the villages. This child best be cleansed and a proper burial undertaken, we should show it's spirit the most respect possible to avoid it becoming attached to this plane and not properly passing. It's short life was taken from it in such a cruel and unfair way.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday August 31st, 2018 10:38:33 AM
Hearing the sounds of battle die down inside, Kiwina stays longer to supervise the capture of the half-orcs.

Battle for Pym: Epilogue (DM John)

Saturday September 1st, 2018 9:29:34 AM

Outside, unaware of the drama unfolding within the building, Kiwina wisely supervises the capture of the half-orcs.

Inside the building the Petals react to the aftermath of the battle.

Rolth’s rage ends abruptly, as he becomes aware of the cries of the children. He is distraught over Kater’s fate and regrets his inability to save her. Having time to reflect now, Rolth realizes this was a wight! He recalls that are humanoids who rise as undead due to necromancy, a violent death, or an extremely malevolent personality. Their flesh is twisted by evil and undeath, their eyes burn with hatred, and their teeth are beast-like. You have learned by experience that its touch drains the very life force from its victims.

Tsak puts his falchion away and checks on the little girl, but she doesn’t look good. He worries about Gothruk, then begins to depart the building.

Gothruk endures the thing's touch, drawing on his deep meditation and spiritual monk power to avoid being pulled towards death. He begins to mourn the loss of the innocent child

Elyas moves between the other kids and Kater as best he can. "Kids, we need you to go out the back door quickly and quietly. Do not go around to the front of the building yet, I'll be right behind you." While he says this, he readies his crossbow.

Falco rushes to the fallen child to see if she is in fact dead, dropping to his knees beside her.

He checks for signs of life. Motionless and still, she lies on her back almost as if laid in estate. Her skin is pale and cold to the touch. Then...ever so slightly, her chest rises. Though shallowly and weakly, she is breathing. She is on the edge of death, but Kater has not yet left this world!

About the time that Falco has discovered this, the large female Minotaur, Marge, brushing past Tsak, bursts in, plank still in hand. When she sees the diminutive Falco over the girl’s motionless body, she screams, What’s wrong with my baby?”

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Saturday September 1st, 2018 10:52:51 AM
"Don't hurt the prisoners unnecessarily. We need to find out where they came from and why they were working with that thing."

Kiwina tries talking to the half-orcs in Common -- and if necessary in Tauric and Centaur,

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d8+1=5 ;
Saturday September 1st, 2018 3:14:24 PM
Sable quickly moves to apply a charge of the wand to the small child on the brink of death (Healing or possibly inflicting 5 points of damage). He waits to see its effect on the child...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday September 1st, 2018 5:51:42 PM
Tsak immediately intercedes Ma'am, the creature touched her, Falco is doing the best he can. Is there a cleric in the village?
Tsak will do his best to calm the female and give Falco the space he needs.
Once that is done he will assist Kiwina by acting as interpreter with the captives.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Sunday September 2nd, 2018 11:48:29 AM
Elyas stays with the children, keeping them away from the dead bodies and the potential of interrogation of the marauders. Is everyone ok? are any of you hurt?

(OOC: thanks for covering for me! )

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/36 HP | AC: 13 d20+9=23 ;
Sunday September 2nd, 2018 2:17:43 PM
Rolth moves to comfort and calm Marge and Kater, breaking into a soothing song* as Sable applies some healing. (Diplomacy = 23 to calm them down)

"Hush now baby, baby, don't you cry.
Mama's gonna keep all your nightmares from you.
Mama's gonna keep all fears from coming true.
Domi's gonna keep you right here under his wing.
He won't let you fly, but Marge might let me sing.
Mama's gonna keep Kater cozy and warm.
Ooh baby, ooh baby, ooh baby,
Of course Petals will help Mama with all."

Effects:
Rage 5/10r used (not active)
Fatigued 1/4r
Toros Taur Try (minotaur +1 Perception and Intimidate) 2/10 min used

*inspired by Pink Floyd's 'Mother'

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 19 (T14/F16) 37/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5 d6=5 ;
Monday September 3rd, 2018 9:55:37 AM
Quietly Falco whispers. "Warper-sar, let me be your vessel. Warp me as you must so that I may borrow your power. Children must be saved"

He lets out a stiffled moan and then throws his head back and arms out straight as the moan turns to a scream of pain as his body goes rigid and a wave of healing energy emanates out from his core. The energy baths all those present in healing energy knitting wounds closed. {Channel Positive: 5}

A rush of images passes though the mind of the young halfling. The final battle with the bloodgrass from many angles. The three aspects of the Sargrass rising to power. A beastfolk, shaped of a humanoid panda bear, with Nunchaku on his belt looks at Falco. "You will be the first it seems." He nods points at Falco a beam of green energy passing between the two.

Falco collapses, face down, his body shaking and warping as the others look on. His skin first takes on a brown color before before feathers, deep brown feathers begin to sprout. Over the next minute his body shifts and changes taking on an avian form but retaining its small stature. His breath shudders a few times before evening out as he rolls onto his back, large gold eyes blinking above a black beak. Last to form, last to change, two small wings also sprout from his back, tucked to his sides.

Changes by the power of the Warper-sar Falco now resembles a halfling sized owl beastman. His crossbow has lengthened into a bow and his robs have changed to chain shirt.

He smiles up towards the ceiling. "Did it work? Is the child ok?"

Feel free to check the character sheet for an image.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Monday September 3rd, 2018 10:17:54 AM
Gothruk looks on in confused shock as his companion Falco baths the room in Holy energy and then grows wings and feathers.

He'll wait to see if the child responds positivly to the treatment otherwise he'll say. When the creature attacked me it tried to take a portion of my soul, I imagine just healing his body might not be enough and that we'll need a spell that can get back what was taken.

OOC We'll probably need something that can restore negative levels? Restoration is probably the easiest to get?

Battle for Pym: Epilogue Part Two (DM John)
Monday September 3rd, 2018 9:49:15 PM

Kiwina advises against unnecessarily harming the prisoners. He has questions and finds that he can ask them in common.

Sable quickly moves to apply a charge of the wand to the small child on the brink of death. As the power transfers to the child the wound inflicted by the wight’s claws close up, leaving only a faint line. Her eyes flicker open, then she gasps and attempts to scurry away from the large ranger before realizing he is attempting to help her. ”So weak,” she murmurs softly before laying her head back on the floor.

Some color appears to have returned, but her give still retains some of its grayish pallor.

Tsak reassures the imposing maternal Marge, attempting, despite the size difference between he and the large minotaur, to give his allies the needed space to heal the child.

Elyas stays with the children, keeping them away from the dead bodies any potential unpleasantness with the prisoners.

He is relieved to find that, considering what they have just survived and witnessed, they are unharmed.

Rolth moves to comfort and calm Marge and Kater, breaking into a soothing song* as Sable applies some healing.

Marge ceases her struggle with Tsak and lets out a sigh of obvious relief. "Thank you", she faintly whispers as you see the tension drain from her shoulders.

The liontaur bard is rewarded with a faint smile from the injured child, a surprising calmness spreading across her still pale features.

Quietly Falco calls upon his new found powers.

The healing energy washes over those in the hall, including little Katar. The faint line, the only remainder of her wound after the healing by Sable, is completely removed now. The ashen hue of her skin, however, remains unchanged.

Falco, however, is dramatically altered by the forces he called upon. Changed by the power of the Warper-sar, Falco now resembles a halfling sized owl beastman. His crossbow has lengthened into a bow and his robes have changed to chain shirt.

Gothruk looks on in confused shock as his companion Falco baths the room in Holy energy and then grows wings and feathers.

When he sees that the child is not fully cured by the healing magic, he explains, “ When the creature attacked me, it tried to take a portion of my soul. I imagine just healing his body might not be enough and that we'll need a spell that can get back what was taken."

The wight is destroyed. The children are safe and little Kater is stabilized. Marge, despite her bulk, gently approaches the child. She murmurs thanks again to all of the Petals as she lifts her daughter and carries her out into the sunlight.

The prisoners seem to have accepted their defeat and put up no resistance. With one exception, to a man each is unwilling to answer Kiwina’s questions.

One check, higher score reveals more.
Sense motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {They are terrified of something.}
Sense motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It is not the wight or the (former) captain. It is someone or something else.}

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=19 ; d20+9=29 ;
Monday September 3rd, 2018 10:46:05 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 19)

Kiwina starts questioning the half-orcs, quickly realizing they are scared to say much. He concentrates on one fellow who seems more willing to talk than the others. He looms over the half-orc while asking his questions and remarking how easily the group was taken. (Intimidate = 29)

"Why were you raiding these villagers? . . . Where are you from? . . . Why were you working with that corpse-like thing? . . . Is Caryln really so desperate for volunteers?" If Caryln has not been mentioned, perhaps the last question will surprise the half-orcs into revealing something.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+11=31 ; d20+10=21 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 2:35:36 AM
Natural 20 for 31 vs Taur - Sable senses there is much more to the story as well - possibly who they might be afraid nearby, he scans the near vicinity for clues (Perception 21)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=17 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 3:34:47 AM
(Sense motive=17)
Tsak too gets a strong sense that the prisoners are more afraid of something or someone else more than they are of the petals. He decides to find the village head and try to determine whether the petals will be able to hand the prisoners over to them.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 4:53:46 AM
As Elyas helps some of the children find their ways home, he sees the other petals talking with the captives. once the children are seen to, he rejoins the group

What have you learned? are there more of these coming? Is this connected to our mission with the Brambles?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/36 HP | AC: 13 d20+11=22 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 6:51:48 AM
Rolth looks at Falco's transformation in stunned surprise. Is this some manifestation of the bloodweed? But no, the golden radiance and healing aura are something altogether different...and good. Satisfied that all is well here, he exits the building to see about the prisoners and to encourage Marge to show Kater to the local priest, just to make sure that there are no lasting effects. Seeing that the prisoner interrogation is progressing well, he keeps a sharp lookout for any new threats that might emerge, anything that might look out of place. (Perception = 22)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 19 (T14/F16) 37/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5 d20+9=23 ; d20+3=4 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 7:04:29 AM
{Sense Motive: 22}
{Heal: 4}

Falco spends a moment sitting on the ground where he was. He looks to his companions, all busy working to solve problems but he is not quite there yet. He look at thisnow feathered hands blinking his newly large eyes. Looking at the boy, who's wounds are healed, he struggles to his feet using his bow to help.

"What a wonderful Wold we live in."

He hears the conversations but things his companions have a good grasp on what is going on. His reformed body and mind are two new to tell him much more about the boys condition.

"I have done what I can."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=12 ; d20+7=10 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 12:03:22 PM
Gothruk backs up Kiwina's interrogation of the half-orcs. 1D20+7=10.

You've caused a lot of harm to these people, while surrendering has saved your lives I would suggest telling us more to win our favour. Les we tie you up outside these gates and let whatever you're so scared of come by and eat you up.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=26 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 2:44:56 PM
Finnian stays atop the buildings and scans the area for any more combatants.
What's going on down there? he calls. "is everyone alright?"

[Perception 26]

Battle for Pym: Rogue Tusk's Tale (DM John)
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 11:01:01 PM

Sable senses there is much more to the story and checks out area. He notices no immediate threats or influence, but does realize that these raiders are fairly well equipped: their battleaxes are masterfully made and they have pouches typically used to hold potions.

Tsak too gets a strong sense that the prisoners are more afraid of something or someone else more than they are of the Petals. He finds the village head and discovers there isn’t really one. Marge appears to be the closest thing to it, as the others tend to do whatever she says.

Elyas sees that the children are returned to their homes and rejoins the group.

Falco embraces his new form while Rolth puzzles over the transformation.

Rolth then advises Marge to seek clerical aid for Kater and keeps a careful eye out for additional threats.

Finnian keeps an eye out from his rooftop perch and calls out to the others.

Kiwina, realizing the half-orcs are too afraid of something to talk, decides to make them too afraid of him not to. The very large monk who single-handedly threw the terrifying wight across the lodge hall enhances Kiwina’s attempt.

The centaur singles out one of the younger ones. It turns out his name is Rogue Tusk. Once motivated, he turns out to be quite informative.

"Why were you raiding these villagers?” . . . “We were hired by some lady who says that the hybrid taurs are an abomination. She paid very well and…” He hesitates before adding, “She is not someone to say ‘no’ to.”

Where are you from? “I’m not really from anywhere, but the captain picked me up off the streets of Bonetown.

Why were you working with that corpse-like thing? He shudders at the mention of it, then replies, “Cap’n, called him his insurance plan. Once Maldus [It turns out that was the creature’s name in life] appeared and threatened to drain people’s souls, they would usually surrender. It worked with these taurs. They resisted at first, even killed a few of us, but once Maldus showed what he could do, they backed down.

When Caryln’s name is mentioned. Rogue Tusk blanches white. With a glare from both Kiwina and Gothruk, he reluctantly shares the following, “Cap’n responded to a call for ruffians willing to “clean out” a village. He responded to the recruitment and arranged a meeting with our “benefactor”. Turns out it was this….” He hesitates before continuing, “Lady. The cap’n and four of us went ashore to discuss terms. They bartered for a bit, then the lady had some minotaurs dressed up like plants bring this cauldron up. She brewed something that smelled a bit like fresh cut hay mixed with garlic--I kid you not. Then asked us for a volunteer to drink it. She said that anyone who drank it would become strong as a tree with extra strength and power. My buddy, Gaden, volunteered. He was always the foolhardy one. He took a big gulp--the idiot. At first nothing happened, then his skin started crawlin’ like bugs were underneath it! He started screaming, then the lady started looking really worried.

“She must have given some kind of signal, because before we knew it we were surrounded by these plant minotaur guys.

“I watched Gaden twitch and writhe for what seemed like an eternity before the screaming finally stopped. His skin looked a lot like those taurs, but it was splotchy in spots, not all over like they were. It turns out they weren’t dressed like plants. They WERE plants. The potion made them transform, but for some reason it didn’t work on Gaden.

“By this time the lady had figured out how to handle the captain. She gave him some magic potions that really worked and some gold, and said there was more where that came from if he destroyed the village. It was not stated, but all of us knew, that if he turned her down, we would be getting that potion that Gaden had.

“The plan was to destroy this village. After we finished burning our dead, we were going to set the whole village ablaze and go back to get our fee.”

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Experience: 600 xp EACH for rescuing the Village of Pym

Rolth--for valor in battle and inflicting serious damage to the door: 1 hero point
Gothruk--for ensuring the wight was no where near the children, putting oneself at personal risk: 1 hero point
Kiwina--for turning a liability into an asset (using your inability to move quietly to be a diversion): 1 hero point

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 4:51:39 AM
Hmmm... so she is trying to find ways to turn others into Brambles as well. this is getting more serious. We should move on quickly, assuming everyone is taken care of here.

He watches Falco out of the corner of his eye, not sure what to say or do. He and Falco has shared many discussions on their shared arcane magic, but after seeing the divine power in Falco, Elyas isn't sure if that connection is still there. Or if it is even the same Falco at all

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/36 HP | AC: 13 d20+11=20
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 6:49:41 AM
Seeing no immediate threats, Rolth requests the assistance of the townspeople in recovering the bodies and equipment of the marauders. He would like to gather them all on the deck of the marauders' ship, for searching and later disposal of the bodies at sea. "I'll not see these scum get a decent burial on our island!", he opines. Once the bodies and gear are gathered, he will use his newfound powers to detect magic on the lot, and also search them more mundanely for valuable or useful gear. (Perception = 20)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 7:16:01 AM
After the interrogation, Kiwina catches up on what the other Petals were doing with the wight. "Hey, guys, what happened in there? Where's Falco, and who is this you've rescued -- doesn't look like a child."

He's not so keen on the burial at sea for these fellows, but turns his attention to the villagers and the prisoners. "Do you have some place to keep the prisoners? Maybe you can get some labor out of them if you care to."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 19 (T14/F16) 37/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5 d20+8=12 ;
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 7:16:41 AM
Still marveling at his new body Falco spins in a circle first before testing the pull of his bow. He mumbles to himself.

"I had no idea I would change so much. I guess being able to use a bow is the least of things." he pauses for a moment and then says much louder "Warper-sar, you taught me to sail!?!?"

He shrugs, knowing there will be time to contemplate this later. He truns to Elyas and tries to smile but.. a beak is not so good for smiling/ Hopefully my eyes shows the smile at least. This is quite amazing.

He slowly approaches the raiders.

"Why burn the village? Your not looking for an item or anything?"

{Sense Motive: 12 - Are they telling all they know - great time for a bad roll lol}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 1:44:14 PM
Any reservations I had that this woman could be reasoned with have been laid to rest.
It's interesting to know that while she can create these plant-taurs, she might not be able to do it consistently, or maybe she's changing her spell trying to get different results.
Either way Rogue you're going to point out on a map where this happened and how we can get there. It seems you arrived by boat luckily we have one of our own.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 4:43:22 PM
Seeing that the danger has been dealt with Finnian climbs down and follows Kiwina's line of questions with panic in his heart. The last he saw of Falco he was going in the building, but Rolth wouldn't be so casual if something had happened to him, where is he?

Battle for Pym: Who's this?? (DM Matt)
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 8:34:39 PM
The Petals notice a new-ish member of the Petals, or is he familiar? Falco is marveling at his new body. Falco spins in a circle first before testing the pull of his bow. He mumbles to himself.
"I had no idea I would change so much. I guess being able to use a bow is the least of things." he pauses for a moment and then says much louder "Warper-sar, you taught me to sail!?!?"
He shrugs, knowing there will be time to contemplate this later. He turns to Elyas and tries to smile but.. a beak is not so good for smiling/ Hopefully my eyes shows the smile at least. This is quite amazing.
He slowly approaches the raiders.

"Why burn the village? Your not looking for an item or anything?"

The rogue and the other raiders stare at the owl-like creature. “Who are you? One of the raiders said with contempt. I don’t recall you being anywhere near us. Are you part of this group?”
“Burn the village, we were instructed to destroy the village. There is no room for these imperfect creatures,” the half orc said with little emotion.

Elyas watches Falco with some concerns but ultimately decides they need to move. Once the interrogation is over the villagers grab up the remaining raiders and forcefully take them away. “We have no prison but there are somethings that we can do. We have some tasks, like cleaning the beaches and scrubbing the black off of rocks.”
Responding to Rolth “I’ll be honest,” says another villager. “I’m not on board with leaving the dead on a ship docked to the island. The dead smell rather fast and they could always return. I would prefer you allow us to bury them or burn them.”
Rolth finds no magic surrounding the raiders.

Kiwina
After the interrogation, Kiwina catches up on what the other Petals were doing with the wight. "Hey, guys, what happened in there? Where's Falco, and who is this you've rescued -- doesn't look like a child."
He's not so keen on the burial at sea for these fellows, but turns his attention to the villagers and the prisoners. "Do you have some place to keep the prisoners? Maybe you can get some labor out of them if you care to."

Gothruk Gore
Any reservations I had that this woman could be reasoned with have been laid to rest.
It's interesting to know that while she can create these plant-taurs, she might not be able to do it consistently, or maybe she's changing her spell trying to get different results.
Either way Rogue you're going to point out on a map where this happened and how we can get there. It seems you arrived by boat luckily we have one of our own.

Finnian
Seeing that the danger has been dealt with Finnian climbs down and follows Kiwina's line of questions with panic in his heart. The last he saw of Falco he was going in the building, but Rolth wouldn't be so casual if something had happened to him, where is he?
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You found 169 gp, 22 sp, 14 cp within the pockets and purses of the raiders.
1 Masterwork Club (300 gp)
Bag of 20 Sling Bullets (2 sp, 10 lb), 1 Cheap Wig (1 sp), 10 Flasks of Oil (10 sp, 10 lb), 12 x Box of Firewood (1 cp, 20 lb), 6 x Manacles (15 gp, 2 lb), several boxes of tindertwigs. Rolth finds a Scroll of Entangle (cr, 25 gp) and Oil of Mage Armor (cr, 50 gp)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 27/36 HP | AC: 14
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 9:07:41 PM
Rolth is fine with burning the raiders' bodies. Although keeping some of their cloaks for disguises might be useful. He will suggest a few more questions for the interrogators before we turn over the prisoners:

--How many taurs or other troops does Caryln have guarding her lair?
--What are the various ways in and out of her lair?
--What traps or other obstacles protect the lair?
--What is the layout of the lair, and where is Caryln typically found?

Once the prisoners are marched off by the locals, he will inquire of Marge or others, "We seek to root this witch out of her lair. We know we need to pass Kaga, moving through Ag territory. Do you have any advice on how to do so safely, or gain their permission? Are there any other hazards along the way that you know of?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 9:29:27 PM
Thinking ahead Tsak enquires of the captives how many half orcs are in the service of the witch, how they got there, passwords for re-entering her camp and anything else that might be useful should infiltration be a possibility.

He will help move bodies to the burial fire as required.

Also he makes sure to spend some time with Falco both to assure his changed friend that he's certainly still a valued member of the petals and also to ensure that Esmerelda doesn't regard him as a morsel. The little feline may end up bigger than the former mage.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 9:48:33 PM
The prisoners should find Rolth more than intimidating enough to answer after what they've seen him do, but Kiwina relays his questions to them if Rolth prefers not to deal with them directly. "Imperfect creatures? That's rich coming from a mixed-breed half-taur."

The notion of several of the party sneaking in with their cloaks is amusing, but others might pull it off. Looking over the gathered loot, Kiwina decides, "We should leave a share of any money with the villagers. If it didn't come from them in the first place, it can help them rebuild."

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=27 ;
Thursday September 6th, 2018 2:58:34 AM
Sable will search through the wight’s body for clues, was he always a wight? And thinks that stripping the bodies of the raiders and burning them is a good idea - he will also search through those as well.

Perception 27

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 19 (T14/F16) 37/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5
Thursday September 6th, 2018 7:04:36 AM
Falco blinks at the captive who questions him. As he speaks he turns to look to his left and finds his head turns all the way to the back. A bit distracted by hit new fact of life he responds quietly, as much to himself as to the raider.

"Who am I? Just another imperfect creature like you are, like we all are. If you were one of the ones that was blinded that was me, not that it matters at this point." he shrugs and turns away from the raider I don't think I will get more out of them then the more intimidating folks will.

He spends a moment rotating his head, further then he ever could before, a few more times.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Thursday September 6th, 2018 9:09:57 AM
"I don't think we'll get much more from these guys. Clearly they were not in the witch's confidence, and are just hired muscle to harass our island. Let us turn them and their gold over ot the village to do as they please. We need to keep moving"

Before this happens to another town... He thinks to himself, looking around at the bodies and destruction.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Thursday September 6th, 2018 1:46:32 PM
If the ship out by the docks belonged to the raiders then that could sold or used by the villagers to recover from the damages.
Gothruk also quickly checks that there arn't any plants in the area that are listening in on the party or looking at him weird. He has no idea how to tell if a plant in listening in so he probably dosn't do it effectively.
[b] Can't trust the flip'in things not to be spying on us[b]
Gothruk also explains to the party members who missed the metamorphosis that Falco is now a bird. He dosn't seem to be too perturbed about it which is probably for the best.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday September 6th, 2018 3:15:36 PM
What! Finnian gasps Falco, is that really you! he rushes over to the little owl man. I thought you were hurt, are you okay. What happened?

Battle for Pym: Head West young men (DM Matt)
Thursday September 6th, 2018 8:58:55 PM
Rolth is fine with burning the raiders' bodies. Although keeping some of their cloaks for disguises might be useful. He will suggest a few more questions for the interrogators before we turn over the prisoners:

--How many taurs or other troops does Caryln have guarding her lair?
-- The lead raider blushes. “There are at least a hundred brambles surrounding the... the village of Kaga North West of here.”
“What about the bramble fence? Tell them about the fence.” Another raider offered but stopped quick with a scowl from the head raider.
“She has spies everywhere. You just sealed or fate, idiot.” After that outburst the half orcs stopped talking completely. They seemed frightened but said nothing.

Once the prisoners are marched off by the locals, he will inquire of Marge or others, "We seek to root this witch out of her lair. We know we need to pass Kaga, moving through Ag territory. Do you have any advice on how to do so safely, or gain their permission? Are there any other hazards along the way that you know of?"

“The Ag clan is very territorial. They come around here very little but the last time they visited they were very irritated. I’m sure with Carlyn taking over most of their territory that’s a good reason…”
“There is a castle in the center of Kaga, it belonged to a Liontaur Queen of Old. There’s an old witch on your way West of here. She lives in a tiny shed. A really tiny shed. Ask her for the ring of the Old Liontaur Queen. She may give you some trouble but she’s harmless. Show this and explain you wish to defeat the Plant witch and they may help you.”

Thinking ahead Tsak enquires of the captives how many half orcs are in the service of the witch, how they got there, passwords for re-entering her camp and anything else that might be useful should infiltration be a possibility.
The half orcs refuse to answer any more question.

Sable
Sable will search through the wight’s body for clues, was he always a wight? And thinks that stripping the bodies of the raiders and burning them is a good idea - he will also search through those as well.
The wight has upon its body a couple potions of light healing and a Masterwork Rapier. Whatever the creature was before is hard to tell. There is a hint of blond hair under a dark hood and a partial human nose. His clothes are from a era long past which indicate it was quite old.

"Who am I? Just another imperfect creature like you are, like we all are. If you were one of the ones that was blinded that was me, not that it matters at this point." he shrugs and turns away from the raider I don't think I will get more out of them then the more intimidating folks will.

He spends a moment rotating his head, further then he ever could before, a few more times.

Elyas
"I don't think we'll get much more from these guys. Clearly they were not in the witch's confidence, and are just hired muscle to harass our island. Let us turn them and their gold over ot the village to do as they please. We need to keep moving"
Before this happens to another town... He thinks to himself, looking around at the bodies and destruction.

Gothruk Gore
If the ship out by the docks belonged to the raiders then that could sold or used by the villagers to recover from the damages.
Gothruk also quickly checks that there arn't any plants in the area that are listening in on the party or looking at him weird. He has no idea how to tell if a plant in listening in so he probably dosn't do it effectively.
Can't trust the flip'in things not to be spying on us[b]
Gothruk also explains to the party members who missed the metamorphosis that Falco is now a bird. He dosn't seem to be too perturbed about it which is probably for the best.

What! [b]Finnian gasps Falco, is that really you! he rushes over to the little owl man. I thought you were hurt, are you okay. What happened?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 27/36 HP | AC: 14
Thursday September 6th, 2018 10:06:06 PM
It occurs to Rolth that we should make sure that we have searched all the raiders, including those on the ship, and the ship itself, for more loot and clues. After that, he thanks Marge for her insights and asks the Petals, "Well, shall we rest up a bit, or head out toward Kaga and look for this witch in the shed?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday September 6th, 2018 11:05:01 PM
Gothruk made an excellent observation about the value of the ship.

"Kaga is on the coast, but isn't the journey through the Ag clan overland? If so, we should figure out what to do with the Rose. Should Ramsey stay with her here?"

Kiwina is still well rested, but realizes others need to recover spells or heal. He pitches in where he can while the party rests and plans.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Friday September 7th, 2018 2:09:46 AM
”I have found a couple of potions of healing and this masterwork rapier, let’s add them to the party inventory on the ship”, says Sable.

Sable will work to remove the rest of the orc bodies and move the prisoners into whatever makeshift prison the village sets up.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Friday September 7th, 2018 4:26:59 AM
"I think we should leave the ship and Ramsey here. or we can have him sail it off the coast closer to our final destination while we travel on foot through the Ag clan territory

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (T14/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5
Friday September 7th, 2018 7:29:47 AM
"Yes, Finnian, its me in here. When the thing attacked the child I asked for help from the Warper-sar, one of the immortal powers we just helped. He.... it chose to grant me some power but changed me at the same time. This is very strange for sure but it is a good change and I think I am the same inside." he tries to smile again and starts to get the hang of it with his new face "I think I am the first cleirc for the Warper-sar"

Falco lets the others figure out the preparations he is still a bit thrown off by the change.

"This witch. She is hurting the taurs and causing attacks on children. She will not escape us, the Warper-sar will help see to it." This last but is said as much to himself as anything else.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Friday September 7th, 2018 4:48:37 PM
Does that ship out the front that some of the raiders were on belong to the town?
How far away is the good witch's shed? That could affect our decision over wether to take the boat with us. Gothruk asks Marge.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday September 7th, 2018 9:26:57 PM
Tsak is concerned that the captives seem so sure that word will get back to Caryln. It seems that gaining surprise on her will be almost impossible. Yet any other approach vs a larger force is suicide. In the interest of gaining as much intelligence as possible I think we should travel overland.

Restful Nights- (DM Matt) d20=16 ;
Friday September 7th, 2018 10:06:50 PM
After a quick search of the raider’s ship you don't find any treasure but you do find a ships compass, tools and materials to make maps and a navigational map of the islands and even outside the islands. From the looks of the map the raiders have traveled a lot.

Kiwina
Gothruk made an excellent observation about the value of the ship.

"Kaga is on the coast, but isn't the journey through the Ag clan overland? If so, we should figure out what to do with the Rose. Should Ramsey stay with her here?"

Sable has found a couple of potions of healing and this masterwork rapier.

Elyas
"I think we should leave the ship and Ramsey here. or we can have him sail it off the coast closer to our final destination while we travel on foot through the Ag clan territory
What you you like Ramsey to do, head to the North coast and wait or wait here?
Falco gets comfortable in his new skin as most of the Petals settle down for the night.
Marge offers the heroes a bed for the night and a hardy taur breakfast in the morning. Even if you sleep on the Rose breakfast is still an option in the morning. She adds that Kaga is near the center of the island. The ship does not belong to the village and the witch is 500 feet West of the edge of the village. It's the only tiny home on this side of the island. “I hear there is a tiny village on the other side of the island.”

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+7=16 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+1=7 ;
Friday September 7th, 2018 11:38:54 PM
Before bedding down, Kiwina makes sure the raiders' map is safely aboard the Rose. He also studies it, looking for the location of Caryln's compound (know geography = 16). It wouldn't do to get lost on the trek. Kiwina also quickly estimates the value of the raiders' ship (sailor = 16, appraise = 7). It may be best if the Petals come back this way to help the villagers once Caryln is taken care of.

In any case, a taur-sized breakfast is much appreciated.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday September 9th, 2018 6:42:35 AM
Tsak deides to sleep on the Rose for the night and then head to see the witch after breakfast. She may be able to offer insights into whats happening.
He thanks Marge for her hospitality.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Sunday September 9th, 2018 8:32:19 AM
"Let's be off quickly then, if everyone is healthy and ready to move! hopefully we can find some allies as we travel"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 27/36 HP | AC: 14 d20+11=18 ;
Sunday September 9th, 2018 8:15:35 PM
Rolth looks over the map with Kiwina, before bunking down on the Rose overnight. He does ask Falco if he has any more of those glorious waves of golden healing light to share before bedtime, just in case more marauders show up. He will gratefully accept the breakfast from Marge in the morning, tucking in with a taur-sized appetite. Then he is ready to go looking for this local witch in her tiny hut. (Perception = 18 to spot the hut) He agrees that leaving Ramsey here with the Rose is probably best, given the dangers of sailing solo in these parts.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Sunday September 9th, 2018 9:03:57 PM
Finnian is in awe of the transformation, "What an honor that you were chosen, it will take some getting used to, but I'm excited to see that you're alright." he says to Falco.

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Monday September 10th, 2018 4:03:51 AM
Sable looks forward to a good night's sleep in board and breakfast in the AM.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (T14/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5 d20+7=11 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ;
Monday September 10th, 2018 7:11:17 AM
When Rolth asks for additional healing Falco becomes very excited. Happily doing what he can he gathers Rolth, Gothruk and Finnian and any others that are injured and calls on the warper-sar to heal them. He releases the power three times, keeping a little bit for an emergency. {healing: 3/6/2} As the power washes over him, in his mind, Falco sees each of them warp a little. Growing horns, changing color or shrinking but this is only his perception, given by the warper-sar.

When Finnian comments Falco again tries on his new beaked smile. "It is quite amazing. The warper-sar has rewarded the Petals, not just me, for helping him and his triumvirate. I will do my best to keep you all healthy so we can protect those in need."

Falco heads to the ship for the evening. He spends some time going over the ship and letting his immortal power given knowledge tell him what is what. {Prof Sailor: 11 should have taken 10 for a 17 lol} Once satified he knows the ship he beds down for the night thankful that being part owl does not keep him up all night.

In the morning he rises and for the first time preys to the Warper-sar in earnest. Making the devotions that he suddenly feels are appropriate. As he goes he asks for a few things to aid him in his day and is confident he will get them when he calls. Finally he opens his old spellbook but immediately knows his mind will no longer hold that sort of spell. I guess this is just a sketchbook now.

With that he heads to breakfast.

+ + + + + + + + +

Cleric spells memorized(CL 2nd; concentration +5)
Melee Touch +5 Ranged Touch +7
1st—bane(DC 14), cause fear(DC 14), cure light wounds [d], doom(DC 14)
0th (at will)—detect magic,guidance,light,resistance [d]

Domain Healing

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Monday September 10th, 2018 10:48:02 AM
Gothruk agrees that Ramsey should stay here, he doesn't believe the boat is capable of being driven by a single person.

He'll thank Falco for the healing and get a good night's rest preparing to head for the good-witch in the morn.

Which witch is which? - (DM Matt)
Monday September 10th, 2018 8:29:29 PM
After a hardy sleep the Petals wake to the smell of breakfast. It seems to come from everywhere. (Perception vs DC 11) Highlight to display spoiler: { You find a large large set up in the sand with a stack of apples draped in caramel. Pancakes covered in syrup and an oversized pig over a large fire.}
A good look at the map concrete a good passage through the Ag territory. Kiwina notices Highlight to display spoiler: { that the trip looks difficult with rough terrain, large hills and valleys.}
Rolth notices that there is not village of Kaga does not show up on the map. (Perception vs DC 11) Highlight to display spoiler: { You do find a circle written in blood near the center of the map. To the left is the mountains and the right is a valley. }

Gothruk suggests and Ramsey is happy to stay with the ship. “I want to stay far away from that area,” he says.

Falco gets comfortable and sends out some healing energy. He finds a comfortable spot within the ship or a perch ;)
--
The witch is just outside the village, like Marge said, and also lives in a tiny box-like home. She is on her knees working on a garden that is twice as large as one side of her home and goes up a height of four foot on one side.
“What is the parameter of the home?” The witch asks and cackles. “Sorry, bad teacher joke. How can I help you heroes.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=28 ;
Monday September 10th, 2018 8:56:23 PM
Rolth enjoys the magnificent breakfast mane-ificently, thanking the chefs profusely. When all is done, he joins the Petals in seeking out the local witch. Rolth approaches the witch with a chuckle at her joke, and makes one of his own. "Teacher, I'm afraid that the half-orcs ate my homework. If you will help us, we will go to Kaga and take it back. To pass the lands of the Ag, we are told, it would help to have the ring of the Liontaur Queen. Can you help us?" (Diplomacy= 28, perhaps +1 or +2 more if she reveres Domi or is of Noble race.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+1=6 ;
Monday September 10th, 2018 10:19:39 PM
"Caramel apples! How did you know?" Kiwina eats heartily. It's going to be a diificult trip through rough terrain, and he'll want the energy.

When the group approaches the witch, Kiwina assists Rolth by explaining, "We go to find and fight Caryln, who is experimenting with turning people into plant creatures." (diplomacy = 6 to aid)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (T14/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=8 ;
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 7:20:57 AM
At breakfast Falco finds he no longer likes eggs but the breakfast meats are right up his alley.

When they get to the witch he approaches with the big folks ready to talk but the joke form Rolth throws him off for a moment. "The nature of the free people is being warped and this cannot be allowed. Any help is appreciate."

{Aid Diplomacy: 8 - sigh}

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 8:20:21 AM
Elyas has found it is usually better not to speak during interactions with new groups, he has not made things any better in the past. Instead he listens quietly as the much more eloquent Rolth pleads their case to the witch. he tries to hide his impatience with the small talk, wanting to be able to move quickly and stop these bramble experiments before more places are affected.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=22 ;
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 9:06:40 AM
Gothruk feasts merrily at breakfast.

At the witches question Gothruk uses a simple algebra and comes up with the answer of Ahhhhhh, Long? He says in his deep Minotaur voice.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=14 ;
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 6:49:45 PM
(Perception vs spoiler =14)
Tsak enjoys breakfast starting with the roasted pig and finishing with his own sizable stack of pancakes.

Madam Pythagoras I assume says Tsak with a twinkle in his eyes as he bows to the witch.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=22 ; d20+11=12 ;
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 7:37:33 PM
[+11 on perception. For the future do I need to roll those, aww man well I did get a natural. 1]

Finnian sees the spread and realizes that he is quite hungry. He is so consumed with consuming food that he misses whatever the the others may see.

Head West - (DM Matt) d20=20 ; d20=19 ; d20=10 ;
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 9:23:41 PM
The witch replies with a smile, “Those half-orcs and homework. I’m afraid it will have long passed by then. Wow, you are the sweet one. I was going to give you trouble but you have swept me off my feet. Can you help me plant these Goodberry bushes while I search?
The witch returns within moments with a large emerald ring. Perception vs 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {} You notice the carving of a majestic liontaur warrior with a long, tight braid up the center of his human head on the sides of the ring. [/b]

At the witches question Gothruk uses a simple algebra and comes up with the answer of Ahhhhhh, Long? He says in his deep Minotaur voice. To Gothruk, the witch grins. “You sound like one of my students.”

To Tsak, “Madam Pythagoras is wonderful. I will be using that from now on but question… Who is this Pythagoras, anyone you know?”
“Head West young men. It’s a challenge at times. Trees cramped together since meteor shower. An odd thing but I talk to much.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 9:41:52 PM
Rolth will indeed try to help plant the bushes while she searches, hoping that Finnian will tell him if he is doing it wrong. When the witch returns, he thanks her for allowing us this honor and asks, "Can you tell us more about this fascinating ring? Who is this handsome taur on the sides?" When she protests about talking too much, he assures her that it does not seem that way to him. "We ourselves met trees that walk and talk, on the other side of the island. A bit standoffish at first, they were, but in the end, we all got along fine. Do you think that these trees cramped together near here might be of the same sort?" He will happily listen to her tales as long as she likes to tell them. Then he is ready to be off, despite the warned about challenges.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=12 ; d20+9=11 ;
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 9:53:31 PM
(Perception vs spoiler =12, Perception on the move=11)

Tsak has never met Pythagoras, it was just someone the dwarves talked about in hushed, reverent tones. Apparently an important person to know when you spend generations digging mines underground. He blushes slightly at his akwardness.
He will take point with Esmerelda when the petals head West.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=8 ;
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 10:34:03 PM
Kiwina listens politely while the others talk to and banter with the witch, but is distracted by her identification of the plant as a goodberry bush. He examines it in hopes of identifying it by another name or being able to recognize it if he sees another in the future. (Know nature = 8)

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=13 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 2:10:32 AM
Sable will try and look the bush up in the Green Book - Knowledge Nature (13 plus whatever advantage the book provides).

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 4:57:24 AM
Elyas helps plant the bushes, though he is less interested in the properties of the plant, and more interested in earning a little more good will from the woman.

"Plants acting strange again He comments when he hears about the trees moving closer together. "What is it about our group that we seem to always be drawn to misbehaving plants? before I met you lot I never used 'plant' and 'misbehave' in the same sentence..."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (T14/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 6:52:38 AM
Trees cramped together? Could she mean walking trees as those we have already encountered. To vague really, best to just go and see.

Pondering what the witch is say Falco simply nods letting the big folks talk.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=9 ; d20=7 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 1:32:22 PM
Goodberries were things that druids would use... Or could create? From the little I know they work well to fill an empty belly, even though they are so small. Though Gothruk was in-part raised by a Druid he only heard about goodberries in passing and might be wrong.

Gothruk watches to see how the others plant the berries incase just putting them in the ground like any other seed is wrong, then he'll copy. Survival=7

Thank you for not causing trouble, there's enough roaming around these times that a friendly chat is welcome indeed. He smiles to the witch.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+12=16 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 8:40:16 PM
In a rush Finnian gets down on hands and knees and begins to dig. "I've picked good berries from a bush, but I admit I transformed the berries from one bush into good berries. I don't know if I've ever seen one before. Do these bushes produce the same magical fruit that I've picked?" he asks looking up from his work, now far more interested in gardening than anything else. " I find the natural Wold such a fascinating and powerful place. One of these berries," he says pointing to the Bush " can sustain you for an entire day, at least the magical ones can, while I eat meals apon meals and still my stomach growls. I wonder how long I would last eating only one a day?" he looks up and turns as red as a ripe goodberry when he realizes what he's been prattling on about.

[know nature 16]

Head West - (DM Matt)
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 10:22:13 PM
“I am impressed young minotaur,” Madam Pythagoras says to Gothruk, answering the question for the others. I have students that would not know a goodberry from a raspberry. Don't worry just dig a hole about the length of a human hand, lay in the young berry plant and cover.”
“This ring is a wonder. It belonged to the Queen’s young Prince Michael. The prince is a hero to the members of the Ag clan. I met the Prince and he lent me this ring.”

"We ourselves met trees that walk and talk, on the other side of the island. A bit standoffish at first, they were, but in the end, we all got along fine. Do you think that these trees cramped together near here might be of the same sort?" Says [/b]Rolth.
“Really,” replied the madam. “I don't know, its it's possible. I have been alive a long time and this forest is new.

[b]Tsak has never met Pythagoras, it was just someone the dwarves talked about in hushed, reverent tones. Apparently an important person to know when you spend generations digging mines underground. He blushes slightly at his akwardness.
He will take point with Esmerelda when the petals head West.

Sable will try and look the bush up in the Green Book - Knowledge Nature (13 plus whatever advantage the book provides).
Finds a simular answer but learns that the berries are good for recovering from fatigue or exhaustion once mature.

Elyas
"Plants acting strange again He comments when he hears about the trees moving closer together. "What is it about our group that we seem to always be drawn to misbehaving plants? before I met you lot I never used 'plant' and 'misbehave' in the same sentence..."
“I'm so sorry. I have never met a plant I didn't like.” She smiled.

Thank you for not causing trouble, there's enough roaming around these times that a friendly chat is welcome indeed. He smiles to the witch.
“I'm a little disappointed to be honest. I love being a troublemaker.” She laughs and bits the group a good trip.
----
The morning passes on as the group walks over the uneven terrain. The trees stand 50 feet ahead
(Constitution check vs DC 15 for non taur: 9 for taur to avoid tripping on jagged rocks)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+2=3 ; d20+10=18 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 11:06:15 PM
(Con check = 3) Kiwina does not like this rough terrain. As the group approaches the densely packed trees, he examines them to see if he can tell what's so unusual that the witch would remark on them (perception = 18).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+2=13 ; d20+9=19 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 11:19:00 PM
(Constitution check=13 Fail, Perception:trees=19)
Tsak finds the going harder than he expected and is tired and sore when the trees come into view. He is wary that this might be the fence the captives discussed and that it may be very dangerous. Or it may just be trees! He decides to have a short rest, some water and a bite to eat before going on. During this time he studies the stand of trees (Perception =19).

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=11 ; d20+10=12 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 2:51:48 AM
Sable rolls a 11, avoiding tripping. He walks amoung the trees, taking a good look around (Perception 12) - but all he can see are trees, he cannot quite make out the forest...

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=19 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+7=22 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 6:44:56 AM
Though he is not the sturdiest or strongest of the party, Elyas has no trouble navigating the rough terrain. Maybe it is just the fact that he is well rested and well fed now. (19 con check)

He looks ahead towards the trees, trying to determine from as far out as possible if they are infected, magical, or treants.
(perception 10, know nature 22)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+1=10 ; d20+10=14 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 6:50:06 AM
Rolth moves with care over the rough ground, but he grew up here, so he knows what his is about! He will also study the trees, looking for signs of movement, foes hidden in the forest, and the like. (Perception = 14)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (T14/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+1=13 ; d20+9=20 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 7:03:57 AM
{ooc: Con not to trip? Trying to embarrass me with the new body!}

{Com: 13}

While agile and fairly of hardy stock Falco cannot quite manage the uneven ground. Still before he falls he did try and see if there is anything he can notice about the tree. {Perc: 20}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=22 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 2:18:16 PM
Gothruk acting like a silly young buck runs up the jaggered hill concentrating more on the rocks and the fun challenge they pose than his teammates. He'll realise he ran ahead when he gets to the top and will stand around for the others.
Con=22

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d3=2 ; d20=6 ; d20+11=19 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 6:58:11 PM
[con=6]

Finnian too Struggles along. But does his best to keep his eyes peeled [perception 19]

Forest thru the Trees - (DM Matt) d20=16 ; d20=7 ; d20=6 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 8:38:01 PM
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A couple Petals stumble a bit through the rough terrain but recover beautifully without much trouble. The rough terrain is only the beginning as they notice the trees are very close together. Humans can weave through easily but the larger members of the good are going to have to squeeze. The perceptive members of the group can make out human-like features but all the trees are motionless. Some seem to be grabbing/hugging each other. Other trees look like they are running toward the coast. Is it a coincidence or just a natural thing? It’s hard to tell.

(OOC: All moving taurs Escape Artist DC vs 30 2 times.)(Failure -1 non-lethal)

(OOC: Everyone else, feel free to assist by pushing and shoving the trees around. Roll d20 to and apply that to the taur you are helping. Please note who you are helping with what roll and roleplay your activity.)
(Also, Con. vs DC 7) (Failure -1 non-lethal, for those helping, to avoid injury while trying to help. Any questions, let the DMs know.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+2=19 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 9:26:22 PM
(Con check=19)

Tsak, on point near the front of the group, sees the need to create a single path for all the taurs to use. He will try to organise himself, Finnian and Elyas to move trees whilst Falco and Esmerelda act as lookouts.

Tsak starts near Gothruk as he seems to have the most energy, he will try to plot the best way thru the forest from there.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday September 13th, 2018 10:01:05 PM
Rolth immediately stops moving, concerned that these trees might actually be transformed people, and he doesn't want his bulk to harm them. He watches in interest as the others try to find ways to move through the trees. He passes the time by singing a tune about trees from the liontaur skalding troupe, Rrrush.*

There is unrest in the forest
There is trouble with the trees
For the maples want more sunlight
And the oaks ignore their pleas
The trouble with the maples
And they're quite convinced they're right
They say the oaks are just too lofty
And they grab up all the light
But the oaks can't help their feelings
If they like the way they're made
And they wonder why the maples
Can't be happy in their shade?
There is trouble in the forest
And the creatures all have fled
As the maples scream 'oppression!'
And the oaks, just shake their heads
So…

(* Rush here in the real world.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday September 13th, 2018 11:52:19 PM
Kiwina stops and looks to see how big the area of close trees is and whether the party can go around. "Can one of you small folk tell us how far the trees are packed like this, and if they get denser? I'd hate to start squeezing through only to learn I need to back out of there."

He then carefully moves closer to the trees and examines them. "I could ask the spirits if these are the treants, and if they're injured. But I fear my ancestors would not understand any magic that could do this."

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=18 ; d20=11 ; d20=10 ;
Friday September 14th, 2018 5:23:11 AM
Elyas casts light on a rock and throws it through one of the gaps he could fit through, looking to see how far back the tangle goes, and if it gets harder further in.

Once evryone is ready to move in, Elyas will help Kiwina push through the branches, scouting ahead for a spot that has less tangled branches and pulling some of the branches back while Kiwina steps through.

(con of 18, 2 flat d20 checks = 11 and 10)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+9=21 ;
Friday September 14th, 2018 7:05:42 AM
Falco moves to the closest tree and begins to examine it. "Were they once human or taur? What would do this?" {Know Nature: 26 | Know Arcane: 16}

He nods at Kiwina's request. "Yes, lets see how big an this effect." He weaves his way thought having a good look around, his small frame and large eyes working to his advantage. {Percepton: 21}

SCENE 3 - Bramble fence - Village of Kaga

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Friday September 14th, 2018 4:52:17 PM
Gothruk awaits the smaller member's recon, he dosn't think he'd be able to get through without a struggle, not that that would bother him greatly.

I mean at this point there's no chance that these plants wouldn't attack us right? Nearly every other one has..

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+12=23 ; d20+4=18 ; d20=10 ; d20+11=16 ;
Friday September 14th, 2018 8:14:46 PM
"I've always wondered what it would be like to be a tree" Finnian murmurs as he examines the trees. He presses his hands to their bark and attempts to commune with them... To no avail. He offers to scout ahead to see how for the dense trees go and offers to help whomever needs it get through the trees. [know nature 23, arcana 18]

[Con=10, so 1 non lethal]

He keeps his eyes peeled for dangers and for the possibility of finding a downed tree of branch from this Dorset that he might one day sculpt into a bow. [perception =16] all the while casting detect magic.

Forest thru the Trees Part 2 - (DM Matt) d20=1 ; d20=8 ; d20=16 ;
Saturday September 15th, 2018 9:56:19 AM
Rolth takes a wait and see attitude sprinkled with a very appropriate song. He wonders if the trees may be transformed people.
Tsak heads forward next to Gothruk. The trees, though tough initially, seem to move easily as Finnian and Elys have little trouble opening a passageway through the trees.
(OOC: All moving taurs Escape Artist DC vs 30)(Failure -1 non-lethal)
(Unless I missed it I don’t believe any of the taurs have moved forward. You can use one non-taur roll from Thursday’s post to help but it must be declared in that post that it’s for you.)

Kiwina asks for some help locating some areas that may be easier to squeeze through.
He says, "I could ask the spirits if these are the treants, and if they're injured. But I fear my ancestors would not understand any magic that could do this."

Elyas casts light on a rock and throws it through one of the gaps he could fit through, looking to see how far back the tangle goes, and if it gets harder further in.

The lighted stone flies 10 feet and is deflected off a tree. It lands to the right. The light illuminates the trees and Elyas sees that past the initial row of trees space has improved. (OOC: Though a Con check DC vs 16 would still be needed avoid tripping or avoid errand branches)

Falco Ambersier
Falco moves to the closest tree and begins to examine it. "Were they once human or taur? What would do this?" From what he can tell these could be the treants from before the Sargrass event. There are some noticable human-like features only found in treants but Falco also recalls that when frightened these treants will sleep.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+2=22 ;
Saturday September 15th, 2018 3:14:18 PM
Since his companions seem to be reporting that the going gets easier once you squeeze through the outer ring of trees, Kiwina decides to try it. With help from Elyas, he manages to get through the outermost ring (escape artist = 22, plus the aid = 24; natural 20, but not a 30), although he bangs into branches often enough to become a bit frustrated. "Rolth, it's your homeland," he points out, as if the liontaur can do something about it.

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non-lethal damage = 1?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: -2 nonlethal d20+2=7 ; d20+2=7 ;
Saturday September 15th, 2018 8:07:40 PM
Rolth tries to move through the dense trees, hoping that his song might have placated them somewhat. He still wants to be careful, just in case they are good creatures changed by the witch! Despite his caution, he is whipped by some gnarled branches, probably those haughty oaks. (Escape artist = 7, 7, -2 points of nonlethal damage) Stung by Kiwina's comment about being the local, he eschews asking for aid, and suggests that Finnian help Sable if he needs it.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=10 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+9=18 ;
Saturday September 15th, 2018 8:13:02 PM
(Assist Gothruk=10, con check=10 Fail, Perception=18)
Tsak works with Gothruk, pushing and shoving tree branches so the big fella gets thru the grove without losing too much skin in the process. However he finds himself slipping, sliding and being lashed with branches the whole way. Once through he stops still for a couple of minutes to take stock of the situation on the other side.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=7 ;
Sunday September 16th, 2018 5:27:53 AM
Once through with Kiwina, Elyas takes a look around to see if any of the other petals need some help getting through. having helped Kiwina through successfully, Elyas tries to keep the same path ope for the next large companion that wants assistance.

flat d20 check = 7....

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=16 ;
Sunday September 16th, 2018 9:02:26 PM
"Are you a Treant or a tree," Finnian whispers to one of the trees that looks to have a face? "We've come to find the witch, we are the 8 petaled rose, we fought with Galene against the floodslain, and I have spoken with Eleena about her suspicions with the red crystal. This witch may be far worse than anything we have yet faced, but we travel with some larger taurs and they cannot manage to get through this tightly made bramble. I want to me more like you, to be wise as a treant and strong as a tree, but I never will if we can't... get... through!" his voice raises as he tries to shove branches out of the way. In his frustration his arms turn briefly into branches of their own, with bark dark and hard like that of an old black walnut.

[ooc I rolled a 16, that can be for an aid or a diplomacy if these are actually treants... Wish I was a little better druid, could have that speak with plants instead of just speak with animals, are there any animals around?]
Also
[Not sure if I took non-lethal damage at all, but if it was from the woods Finnian is actually fine, and should be able to move through this forest at full speed no checks because of Woodland Stride]

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Prepared Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Stabilize
1 - Entangle, CLW, Speak with Animals, CLW

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=7 ;
Monday September 17th, 2018 6:51:07 AM
Gothruk starts moving his way through like the rest if the Taurs. Tsak is even helping him, though at times he dosn't seem like he can help himself.
He's as careful as the circumstances let him to avoid breaking and bending the haunting trees.
By the time he's moved any real distance he's gained a few light scratches and he has brambles tangled through his hair.
1 non-lethal damage.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=21 ; d20+6=20 ;
Monday September 17th, 2018 6:57:03 AM
Falco continues his movement through the the tight quarters, positioning himself so multiple faces are near him if he can.

I might look very stupid here. Still, nothing else to do.

"Hello my friend! Do not be afaraid. We are the Petals and it seems are thing is comforting those that are scared and removing what is scary. Please my friend. Wake, tell is what is going on please." {Diplomacy: 21}

Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry
Monday September 17th, 2018 8:26:19 PM
Sable bulls through the trees, as he cannot roll a 30 - taking -1 nonlethal damage.

Forest thru the Trees Part 3 - (DM Matt) d20=4 ;
Monday September 17th, 2018 9:22:00 PM
After some initial trouble the group makes the difficult transition through the trees. Tensions are high as the larger taurs push forward.

Kiwina makes it through with Elyas help.
(OOC: I calculate 22 plus Elyas’ 11 = 33 - I refrained from the Aid another because I figured it would be tough enough to reach 30 but I was looking for a pair of Escape rolls.) (Taurs that did not roll twice - Roll an Escape Artist check tonight, helpers roll d20 to help or -1 non-lethal)
(Elyas has an available assist for 7)
"Rolth, it's your homeland," he points out, as if the liontaur can do something about it.
Elyas looks for for others to help flat d20 check = 7....

Rolth is whipped badly for -2 Stung by Kiwina's comment about being the local, he eschews asking for aid, and suggests that Finnian help Sable if he needs it.

Gothruk starts moving his way through like the rest if the Taurs. Tsak is even helping him, though at times he doesn't seem like he can help himself.
He's as careful as the circumstances let him to avoid breaking and bending the haunting trees.
By the time he's moved any real distance he's gained a few light scratches and he has brambles tangled through his hair.
1 non-lethal damage.
(OOC: Escape Roll: 7 + 10 = 17)(Fail)

Tsak works with Gothruk, pushing and shoving tree branches so the big fella gets thru the grove without losing too much skin in the process. However he finds himself slipping, sliding and being lashed with branches the whole way. Once through he stops still for a couple of minutes to take stock of the situation on the other side.

Finnian asks the trees but they don’t respond. You could say, there were crickets but with all the noise caused by the others the crickets have run away.

Falco continues his movement through the the tight quarters, positioning himself so multiple faces are near him if he can.

And Sable just bulls through the trees. Several branches whip back smacking hard while others break and fly toward the other Petals. The branches land nearby but miss.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+2=22 ;
Monday September 17th, 2018 9:49:42 PM
(Roll: escape artist = 22 for second roll)

Kiwina keeps pushing through, getting scraped up a bit in the process. When he reaches a good breathing point, he looks around again.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+2=8 ;
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 6:10:50 AM
Gothruk also keeps trudging through, as a monk he has spent many days hardening his body, but the sharp thorns cut regardless and he gains even more shallow cuts.
Escape Artist = 8

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: -2 nonlethal d20+10=16 ;
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 6:37:42 AM
Rolth bears his lashes in silence, for once. Who knew that’s all it would take to shut him up for a moment! "I hope this doesn’t give the others ideas. It reminds me too much of Miss Ro’is, back at the Liontaur Plains Academy. She was quite the harsh school mistress!". Satisfied that the others re making progress, we takes a look around now that the trees have thinned out a bit. (Perception = 16)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 6:51:59 AM
Getting no response Falco, despite being able to move easily, is getting a little frustrated. He slows and whispers a shot prayer calling on some of his new power. He feels the power of the warper-sar move though him, his body tingles and eyes grow a little brighter as he focuses on one of the trees with a face.

{Detect Magic on a large tree with a face. He will hold it, if he finds and aura of magic, to find as much as he can.}

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=20 ;
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 10:06:29 AM
Elyas is frustrated by the tree barrier and the time it is taking to get through it. He is very tempted to just try to burn a few trees down to make way, but knows that will not go over well with some of the Petals. So he helps where he can in silence, trying to not let his frustration show too much.

As he holds the branches for someone who might need it (just keeping the previous help roll, since I don't think anyone used it yet), Elyas will see if he can determine anything about what sort of magic may have caused these trees to move and bunch up like this

Knowledge Arcana = 20

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=13 ;
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 3:10:35 PM
Seeing that these trees do not want to negotiate he moves back to Rolth and begins to help the big fellow get through.

D20 = 13

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=25 ;
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 6:46:25 PM
(Perception=25)
Tsak moves ahead of the group slightly. He and Esmerelda resuming their role as scouts.

Forest thru the Trees Part 3 - (DM Matt) d20=6 ; d20=2 ; d20=10 ;
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 8:21:45 PM
With the team a little worse for wear they manage to make it through the trees. All attempts to communicate or detect anything but plant life is mute as the trees stand still. Falco inspects the trees but finds no magic. Elyas’s Arcane knowledge reveals that some treants have been known to hibernate for centuries. Causes of the hibernation are unknown but some scholars suspect it is a nature reaction to fear but it could be a natural thing like bears sleeping through the winter. Knowledge Nature vs DC 6 Highlight to display spoiler: { Putting together the fact that the trees are grouped oddly and the sudden unnatural looking forest it wouldn’t be wrong to assume that this are the treants that rose to help the island. One can only guess how many others have just frozen in place all over the island. They seem to no longer be sentient. At least until they are needed again.}

Rolth sees it first. The bramble fence surrounding a seemingly empty field. Is it empty? It’s hard to tell from this distance. Tsak has a better view to the right of Rolth and he can definitely see some sort of castle complex. Tsak only: Highlight to display spoiler: { From your excellent perception you are able to estimate a rough distance of a days travel.}
In front of you is a deep valley leading to a long plain and more trees. (Constitution Check: 10 to head down into the valley from this location or maybe you could try again in another location.)

Noon has come and gone as you toiled through the forest.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: -2 nonlethal d20+2=5 ; d20+1=11 ;
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 6:53:03 AM
Rolth remains puzzled by the unmoving tree people things (Knowledge Nature = 5, fail), but his eye is caught by the sight of a far off area surrounded by brambles. He points it out to the others, before examining the way ahead. "Looks like a tough climb down. Shall we try it or look for another way?"

(OOC Just in case the party decides to climb down: Con check = 11, success)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=17 ;
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 6:53:48 AM
"My guess would be that these treants rose to help defend the isle and now hibernate. Probably nothing suspicious, they will just be conscious again when they need to be. They are a by product of the battle wiht the sar. They helped us, we must be kind to these trees despite the inconvenience."

As they pass out of the trees Falco's large eyes blink several times as he look around.

"Maybe a better path down. One with less obstructions?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=19 ;
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 7:00:39 AM
Kiwina looks out at the vally and fence, now that the others have pointed it out. From their vantage, he tries to assess how easily the Petals could be seen by any sentry on the fence, and whether the valley would expose them to such observation -- basically, despite the tripping hazards could they approach the fence unseen this way? (Perception = 19)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=24 ;
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 8:49:46 AM
Elyas feels much less pyro-happy once he realizes what these trees likely are. The treants did what they could to defend the island from the infection it faced, and should be allowed to rest in peace now. They sure did pick an unfortunate spot to sleep though... He thinks.

Elyas takes a look at the field to see if there might be an easier way down. if nothing is obvious he is fine with going down here. (perception of 24)

Do we want to risk the climb here, or should we try to skirt around the edges? speed is good, but not if it causes us injury before we even find the witch!

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=22 ;
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 12:53:17 PM
It makes sense that going down into the valley would hide us from sight, also it being a difficult way to approach the castle means they may not expect us to come from this direction.
Unless someone has a better idea?
Gothruk Fortitude = 22 to decend.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=7 ;
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 3:50:46 PM
7 on con if we choose that course of action. - but Finnian does move through natural rough terrain with ease if that is the case here.

"I guess these treants have earned their rest. Sleep well great trees." He puts a hand on one and his hand momentarily becomes on with the tree again and then fades back to its original fleshy hue.

Forest thru the Trees Part 3 - (DM Matt) d20=16 ; d20=16 ;
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 9:23:31 PM
With questions about the trees resolved the team moves on to their objective. The decline from this location is not too sharp. Rolth, possibly Falco - ( OOC: I don’t have a declaration this is what the roll was for.), Gothruk and Finnian are ready to head down the embankment. Finnian is a little too close the the edge and it begins to fall away beneath him.
Kiwina and Elyas search for a safer way down anything on the left or right to be a little tougher.
(Con vs DC 16)
Straight ahead is still (Con vs DC 10)
Sable is quiet...

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+3=9 ;
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 11:41:43 PM
"This looks like the best way," Kiwina says. He prepares to take his normal place in the marching order and carefully make his way into the valley, but isn't careful enough. (Con check = 9)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+2=10 ;
Thursday September 20th, 2018 12:56:42 AM
(ConCheck=10)
Tsak makes his way down carefully, trying to scout the best path. He checks back every now and then hoping that the big taurs can follow him.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=19 ;
Thursday September 20th, 2018 6:29:56 AM
Fair enough, let's go down here. Was worth a look at least

Having watched a few others going down, Elyas is able to find a safe path down the hill and nimbly runs down the hill

Con check = 19

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+1=17 ;
Thursday September 20th, 2018 7:00:47 AM
{ooc: Previous roll was Know: Nature. I just did not credit it as such.}

Falco moves from person to person whispering a short prayer to the warper-sar over each to help with movement. {[u] Guidance [/b] on each as often as needed for +1 on check} He smiles as he does this talking to himself a little. "These new abilities are most useful. Probably better then what I was offering before."

Falco starts to pick his way down once the they realizes that it will be just as, if not more, difficult in other places. {Con: 17} As he works his way down he considers his new connection. I will need to think about what is ahead each day. I am more nimble with these little wings but perhaps another blessing would have helped with this. At least I can help the others a little.

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistance

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: -2 nonlethal
Thursday September 20th, 2018 7:31:35 AM
Rolth joins the party in picking his way carefully down the path. "Hey, I wonder if there are any tracks down here that might show us who else has passed this way."

(Using successful Con check from last post)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+1=16 ;
Thursday September 20th, 2018 4:51:48 PM
[con=16]
Finnian slips and falls flat on his rear. Embarrassed he raises to see Falco moving toward him. It certainly is a different look, but ai think it suites you. he says and feels a surge of energy flow within him [b]"Thankyou," [b] he accepts the small blessing and continues down with sturdier footing.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Thursday September 20th, 2018 6:30:27 PM
Gothruk will move forward steadying Finnian after he's landed on his butt. He doesn't want him to end up sliding down the hill.
(Gothruk will continue over his previous roll when he said he will be moving down the hill. Fortitude = 22)

A friend departs - (DM Matt)
Thursday September 20th, 2018 9:45:41 PM
Everyone but Kiwina makes it down the incline without a problem. Kiwina stumbles but doesn’t suffer any damage. Upon the flat plain at the bottom of the hill are clumps patches of yellowing grass and dirt. The plain spreads forward into the horizon.

Falco moves from person to person whispering a short prayer to the warper-sar over each to help with movement. { Guidance on each as often as needed for +1 on check} He smiles as he does this talking to himself a little. "These new abilities are most useful. Probably better than what I was offering before."

Rolth joins the party in picking his way carefully down the path. "Hey, I wonder if there are any tracks down here that might show us who else has passed this way."

Finnian slips and falls flat on his rear. Embarrassed he raises to see Falco moving toward him. It certainly is a different look, but ai think it suits you. he says and feels a surge of energy flow within him "Thankyou," [b] he accepts the small blessing and continues down with sturdier footing.
All but [B]Sable march forward. The minotaur waits near the trees staring at something in the distance. He then tells the Petals the disappointing news that he must go home to tend to some urgent matter. (Sorry to report Sable is leaving us.)
The others move forward under the noon sun but thankfully there are plenty of clouds for occasional cover and the heat is bearable. That heat dissipates as night takes over and the sun disappears. What do you do next? Rest, continue? The Bramble fence is half a day's journey away.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday September 21st, 2018 5:16:24 AM
We should stop here and prepare for tomorrow. No reason to go marching in at night, we'll just hurt ourselves

Of course, as a wizard, Elyas is used to getting his 8 hours of sleep every night...

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday September 21st, 2018 6:53:46 AM
"I agree with Elyas. No sense going through rough terrain in the dark, especially if it only leaves us tired when we arrive and we arrive at a time when we cannot really see what's ahead of us."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d6=2 ; d6=4 ;
Friday September 21st, 2018 6:54:52 AM
It has been an exhausting day for Falco. Moving and preying almost continuously. Still, he feel good that he has new ways to help the Petals. Knowing there are bumbs and bruises he gathers the Petals close.

"Move close and I wlll help your cuts and scrapes."

{Channel: 2+4=6}

That done he finds a quiet spot to contemplate these, still very new, abilities and his connections. It is not quite prayer but it is close.

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistance

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: -2 nonlethal
Friday September 21st, 2018 7:49:03 AM
Rolth agrees that we should not attempt a night assault. But perhaps we should move closer. He is saddened by the departure of his Bridge Brother Sable, but understands that sometimes, one must listen to that inner call. Any ranger typed see some tracks around here?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=23 ;
Friday September 21st, 2018 4:02:38 PM
(Perception=23)
Tsak takes up Rolths suggestion and searches the area fir tracks. Then he takes skme jerky from his pack and settles down to meditate.

(OOC Im back from travelling tomorrow, will work out a spell for Tsak then.)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+14=34 ;
Friday September 21st, 2018 5:34:41 PM
Finnian scouts around searching for any tracks and a suitable place to camp. [Survival=34]
Thank you for the healing Falco, if we are comfortable moving a bit further through the night I am confident that I can find us a safe passage, but I too need to rest before daybreak tomorrow.

A friend departs - (DM Matt) d20=11 ; d20=15 ; d20=9 ;
Friday September 21st, 2018 10:40:48 PM
The Petals decide to rest for the night while some of the party search for a place to settle. There are several comfortable places to settle in for the night but none with a lot of cover.
The others patrol and search for tracks. Soon, several liontaur tracks appear. They are fresh and lead North.

Rolth or Tsak only Perception vs DC 11 Highlight to display spoiler: { After ten minutes of searching several liontaur approach stealthily. Rolth, using previous perception rolls is able to spot them and they know it. “What are you doing in Ag territory! You are not supposed to be here. You will leave or fight!” A dark furred liontaur growls. }
Rolth or Tsak only Perception vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { After five minutes of searching several liontaur approach stealthily. “Are you lost?” Asks a young liontaur with a beard draped down to his belly. “We are of the Ag tribe and foreigners are unwelcome here.”}
Finnian scouts out the furthest from the campsite.
Finnian Perception vs DC 9 Highlight to display spoiler: { A group of liontaur approach and speak in a accusatory tone. “You are part of Carlyn’s tribe. Don’t lie to us. You need to come with us freely or we will take you by force.”}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: -2 nonlethal d20+10=23 ; d20+9=11 ;
Saturday September 22nd, 2018 7:37:46 AM
Rolth spots some stealthily approaching liontaurs, and calls out in a friendly tone, "Greetings, cousins! Foreigner, I am not. Unlike those cretins in Kaga, who we are here to defeat, at Gnym of Gnym's bidding. Moreover, we bear the favor of Prince Michael, see? Come, let us parley and decide how we might best overcome the true interlopers here." He holds up his hand, showing the Queen's Ring and the Mark of Domi on his wrists. (Perception =23, Diplomacy = 11, hopefully with a circumstance bonus from the Ring and any Aid Another bonuses that others can provide)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=7 ;
Saturday September 22nd, 2018 8:41:57 AM
Elyas does not see anyone coming, but moves to stand behind Rolth and watches for whoever is coming towards them. He does his best to aid Rolth by showing his hands with no weapons and trying to show a friendly smile. (7 to assist, apparently not all that good at talking to Taurs still...)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+1=19 ;
Saturday September 22nd, 2018 9:39:52 AM
Scary how easily they would have crept up on us without our own wemic around.

Hearing Rolth's words, Kiwina tries to look nonthreatening -- a difficult task for a centaur, but he at least does not grasp any weapons. "The witch turned a friend of ours into a half-plant. We have no reason to befriend her." (diplomacy = 19 to aid)

Spell prepared: magic fang

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage d20-1=5 ;
Saturday September 22nd, 2018 6:00:38 PM
Gothruk looks over curiously but decides it's probably best if he continues setting up camp, showing he's calm and unarmed is likely the best way he can contribute to not starting a fight.
Diplomacy assist = 5

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=18 ;
Saturday September 22nd, 2018 10:45:18 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=18)
Tsak reports back to the party the results of his scouting There are plenty of Liontaur tracks around, it seems like there are plenty of Ag and they patrol regularly. I suggest we speak to them before settling down for the night. Shouldn't be too long, there are some coming now.

He thinks Rolth has, as usual, come up with the right words when the Ag do approach. He waits to see the reaction of the Liontaurs.
He has no weapon, but makes sure his hands are empty so that he can grab a sword quickly if required.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday September 23rd, 2018 6:46:16 PM
If the situation with the Ag is able to be resolved and the party can get some rest then Tsak will meditate before making his way to sleep.
He will ponder how fast he may be able to move whilst maintaining control and balance if he were to make that a focus for a short time.

During his contemplation he is somewhat surprised to find how much he misses the gruff Sable, and wishes him well, wherever he is.
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Ranger Spell: Longstrider

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=27 ;
Sunday September 23rd, 2018 10:12:32 PM
[Perception=27]
"Who me? I'm of no tribe save for the 8 petaled rose, but I doubt that's what you mean. And I can't come with you. I've a mission to find a good campsite." Finnian calls to the liontaurs. He begins to back into the trees searching for a way back to the group.

[ooc Am I alone at this point? It feels like I am alone...]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=11 ;
Monday September 24th, 2018 6:54:16 AM
{Stealth: 11}

Falco, hearing that there are others sneaking around in the night, attempts to slip into a dark corner with his bow at the ready. His new body does not move quite as he is use to and his attempt to hide is poorly done.

Poorly hidden he waits.

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistance

The Ag Clan - (DM Matt) d20=19 ; d3=3 ; d20=5 ;
Monday September 24th, 2018 5:06:18 PM
The leader of the liontaur clan steps forward. He has a hardened appearance and he does not crack a smile, nor any emotion. “What clan to you reside from cousin, servant of Domi?”
“You bear that artifact but who’s to say you didn’t steal it for this Queen Carlyn. The two liontaurs beside him spit in disgust and the mention of her name.

To Elyas he snaps, “Put your hands down. We are no threat to you.”

To Kiwina the witch has no friends. These hybrid minotaur, you call Bramble have been conscripted to do her bidding. She seems to be building an army to capture the island and destroy the Petals. “I know not of these Petals but they could be conscripted too. “They may work with her too,” says the young liontaur on the right.

Gothruk, Tsak and Falco hover near the campsite.

Finnian is a little further away than the others. Three more liontaur surround him and one attempts to restrain him but an older liontaur steps in front of him.
“Arelos, no! Pardon Arelos has too much lion in him right now. He gets very aggressive, as does most liontaur as his age. My name is Bodetheus, I am the eldest of the clan. Not the leader, mind you but the smartest one.”
Bodetheus than offers Finnian a handshake as the younger liontaur stomps offer to join the others.
“We have one of the Petals several feet from here. I tried to restrain him but Bodetheus thought it was unwise.”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday September 24th, 2018 7:47:58 PM
Tsak waits patiently as this seems like the perfect time for an "Ode to the might of the Petals" from Rolth
If the Ag still aren't convinced he will ask them what aid they need in these troubled times. Perhaps they are more likely to be swayed by actions than words.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: -2 nonlethal d20+7=16 ;
Monday September 24th, 2018 8:32:25 PM
Rolth bows respectfully to the Ag clan leader, while maintaining eye contact, "Thank you for your welcome, Clan Chief. I hail from the Niheow clan to the southeast of these parts, although of late I have been travelling with these stout fellows, doing the bidding of Domi and striving to save the Wold from those who would threaten it. For we are the Eight Petaled Rose, recent Taurnament of Roses champions, and participants in the great battle to allow the cleansing and rebirth of the Triune Sar. I did not steal this wonderful artifact, but rather come to it freely given, by the Good Witch of Pym, who I understand received it legitimately on loan from the Prince himself. You have been tracking us, so you must know that we came from that direction. And that is also where we defeated some of Caryln's mercenaries. Now we are headed to her lair to put her paid, for she has troubled this land too long. I do not know why she wishes us ill, although we did perhaps destroy one of her favorite abominations in the Taurnament. In any event, she must be dealt with. I even learned a poem for the occasion."

She comes on like a rose
And everybody knows
Her tendrils writhe and clutch
You can look but you'd better not touch
Caryln’s ivy, poison ivy
Well late at night when you're sleeping
Caryln’s Brambles come a creeping all around
She's pretty as a daisy
But look out taur, she's crazy
She'll really do you in
If you let her get under your skin

Caryln’s ivy, poison ivy
Well late at night when you're sleeping
Caryln’s Brambles come a creeping all around
Measles make you bumpy and mumps'll make you lumpy
and zombie pox'll make you jump and twitch
A common cold'll cool you but whooping cough'll fool you
but Caryln’s ivy's gonna make you itch
You're gonna need ta cross an ocean
If you set her wrath in motion
You'll be scratching like a hound
the minute you start to mess around
Caryln’s ivy, poison ivy*

(Perform = 16)

"Will you help us, whether with claw or information?"

(*Loosely based on the Rolling Stone's 'Poison Ivy')

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=22 ;
Monday September 24th, 2018 11:20:23 PM
While others negotiate, Kiwina looks around, assessing the number of Ag, how they are grouped, how they are armed, and whether any nearby group has Sable prisoner. (Perception = 22)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=21 ;
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 7:00:05 AM
Falco nods when talking, rather then fighting, breaks out. He keeps his bow in hand but moves out from the shadows to help smooth things over.

"Blessings from the sargrass. May the the three faces of the new sar powers bless your people. As has been said we are here on noble business for the good of the Wold, not to cause problems with your clan. We are always willing to help and I can tend any injured if there is a need. If not I would any advice of the area, the approach to our goal or anything of note would be looking on well."

He does his best to smile but, again realizes his beak is bad for that. Still his eyes sparkle.

{diplomacy: 21}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=2 ;
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 7:11:09 AM
Elyas lowers his hands and backs up behind the larger party members. he is impressed by Rolth's speech, and hopes the other group is as well. he watches for signs that would tell him how they respond, but he has trouble reading taurs...

sense motive 2

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 8:28:52 AM
Gothruk continues to try to get the camp-fire in a state where it can cook a good meal. Even making it bigger incase the others wish to join us. He's listening, enjoying Rolth's song, but otherwise not really participating in the discussion.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 6:07:20 PM
"It is a pleasure to meet you" Finnian addresses Bodetheus in noble taur and then switches to common. Who do you have, let's go to them.

Staying for the Night? - (DM Matt)
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 7:40:05 PM
Arelos listens to Rolth’s song and seems to enjoy it. He then steps up and says, “I apologize for any misunderstanding. I notice that you can sing alright but can you dance?”
He then proceeds to jig and jag a traditional liontaur dance. He is not awful at it. It wouldn’t make Dancing with the Taurs but for this tense moment it works to burst any sense of tension.
The other liontaurs in the Ag clan begin to belly laugh as the younger liontaur continues to dance.
After the chuckle the Clan Chief asks for the artifact the witch gave you. “The Good Witch of Pym,” says the Chief. “I have not heard her called that before. Um.. she said the Prince lent this to her. I doubt that but… she was under his employ for a long time. It’s very possible but I tend to think she stole it. She must trust you to hand over such an heirloom.” The Chief hands the artifact back to Rolth. Caryln has no sense of accomplishment. She only sees revenge. I myself thought the story of Caryln and the Prince was a fairytale. It seems that it is not.”

Kiwina
While others negotiate, Kiwina looks around, assessing the number of Ag, how they are grouped, how they are armed, and whether any nearby group has Sable prisoner. (Perception = 22)
Kiwina finds six liontaurs all with purple sashes over a golden, fur covered chest. They are heavily armored and carry long pikes as weapons.
To Falco “It is very generous of you to offer healing. We do have a wounded liontaur broken from an attempt to climb to Bramble fence that surrounds Caryln. May we camp with you?”
From behind the Chief a liontaur appears limping on three paws and holding the last one in the air.

Gothruk continues to try to get the camp-fire in a state where it can cook a good meal. Even making it bigger incase the others wish to join us. He's listening, enjoying Rolth's song, but otherwise not really participating in the discussion.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: -2 nonlethal
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 8:43:13 PM
Rolth chuckles along with the jig and jag, and accepts the ring back from the chief solemnly. "I did not know that it might be stolen, but am glad of your trust and hers. Meanwhile, it looks like it is time to share a meal, after trusty Falco sees to your injured clantaur. What's on the menu, Gothruk?"

After the meal, Rolth will turn to serious business. "So, it sounds like you have scouted the ruins of Kaga. What can you tell us of its layout, defenses, and the like? We can probably get across the bramble barrier, but will need to strike quickly after that, before they can organize a defense. Will you aid us in ridding the Isle of this menace?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 10:42:26 PM
Seeing the liontaurs are neither afraid of the Petals nor particularly threatening, Kiwina relaxes some. Having seen the fondness the wemics have for nearly-raw meat, though, he picks a spot which puts them further from him than most of the Petals while the group eats. When discussion of breaching the fence and attacking the compound comes, he joins in, full of questions. "Do you have any idea how many defenders are here? Are they humanoid, or does she have taurs with her? Most of the creatures we fought in Pym were half-orcs. Have you heard anything about her abilities?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 7:19:15 AM
Elyas listens with interest as the other discuss the layout of the fortress.

How long has the bramble wall been up? things may have changed in the secrecy granted by such a large hedge. We should be careful not to rely too heavily on what was known before.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+4=23 ; d8+4=10 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ;
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 7:21:36 AM
Falco nods at the wounded taurs.

"Please gather close. I was just blessed with these powers by the Warper-saw whom we, and other heroes helped in its time of need. Please come close in I will heal you as a group after I tend the chief."

He first moves to the chief. "Warper-sar, new power of the sargrass let your power flow and heal this noble taur." {CLW: 10 on Chief}

Once that is done he gathers the other wounded and channels energy into the group two times three times. {Channel: 5} His eyes squint and he is slightly disappointed so little was accomplished, still better some then none.

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), *cure light wounds (d)*, doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage d20=20 ; d20+4=9 ;
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 7:42:52 AM
As Rolth asks what's on the menu Gothruk sees a young buck having just jumped into the clearing and runs off towards it, tackling it and quickly breaking it's neck between his hands. He picks it up and takes it back to camp to prepare for a large meal.
(I hope a natural 20 Survival check covers that)

He dosn't prepare it as well as he'd like (profession cook= 9) some of the best portions of meat carved off and cooked while the rest goes in a stew with some of the spices and seasoning he carries. He judges it serviceable and hopes the quantity will distract from the the poor quality.

The trouble with Bramble - (DM Matt) 5d6+10=25 ; 2d8+4=8 ;
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 7:44:07 PM
The Ag clan enjoys the meal, even though it was under cooked. They seemed to enjoy it. Gothruk got numerous compliments on his hunting skills.
The chief and injured taurs pour praise on the petals for the healing.

"So, it sounds like you have scouted the ruins of Kaga. What can you tell us of its layout, defenses, and the like? We can probably get across the bramble barrier, but will need to strike quickly after that, before they can organize a defense. Will you aid us in ridding the Isle of this menace?"
“The bramble fence is a menace,” says the Chief. “From what we can tell its 10 foot tall and 5 foot thick.” There are small holes in the fence big enough to look through. Spies from our trees have been able to eyeball a roaming Bramble guard along the inside of the fence. The fence is 100 foot from the center. The castle is in the center.”

Kiwina
"Do you have any idea how many defenders are here? Are they humanoid, or does she have taurs with her? Most of the creatures we fought in Pym were half-orcs. Have you heard anything about her abilities?"
“We know little about Carlyn but know she is quite diplomatic. She has the Brambles convinced they will not be accepted by the taurs. I tell you this. They are not normal taurs. They are foreigners, but all taurs have been foreigners at one time of another. Anyways, Carlyn has a powerful scepter. Some of our sharp eyed spies have seen it.”

To Falco the Chief thanks him for the healing.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 8:12:35 PM
Finnian eats and contributes little this night.

[Zeke Also contributes little, sorry busy day]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: -2 nonlethal
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 9:06:04 PM
Rolth has a few more questions before turning in for the night. "Thanks for the information, that will be very helpful! Are there any hazards between here and there? Do they patrol outside the walls?" Once all the scheming is done, he'll settle in for the night, ready to rise early and move to the attack on the ruined castle...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 9:56:05 PM
Tsak secures a bit of raw meat for Esmerelda then helpfully scours the area for nuts, roots and berries all of which he brings to Gothruk to be added to the stew.

I'd specifically like to know more about the bramble fence. Has anyone tried to cross it that you know of? Is it a normal fence or has Caryln 'magiked' it somehow? Has anyone tried to burn or smash it before?
Also the sceptre she carries, can anyone describe it? How big, what kind of wood, what shape?

After a chat and hearty meal Tsak settles near the fire for a sleep. He spends some time ruminating his theories of 'fast running' in case it might come in handy in the coming days.

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Ranger spell: Longstrider

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 10:18:12 PM
"As I recall, we still have a potion of invisibility. One of you smaller folk may be able to scout around the fence and learn more. We'll have to see how close we can safely get." Before turning in, Kiwina wishes the Ag clear dreams.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+6=7 ;
Thursday September 27th, 2018 7:07:06 AM
"A powerful specter? Is she commanding the undead?"

He considers if his new connection would tell him anything about what is described but nothing comes to mind. {Know Relicion: 7}= - thanks natural 1}

Kiwana, even in my newly warped body I can be very sneaky. I feel part of my mandate from the warper-sar is to not only heal but to help scout. Finnian, you can hide well as well can you not?"

{ooc: If the opportunity presents Falco would scout at night.}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), *cure light wounds (d)*, doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday September 27th, 2018 9:44:58 AM
I will definitely not be much help in scouting quietly, but if we find that the bramble wall is flamable I can certainly help us get through! but if we burn it down we will lose any element of surprise.

Do we have any way to reduce a plant wall without making a bunch of noise and smoke?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage
Thursday September 27th, 2018 10:16:34 AM
Gothruk slaps his head and asks a question he should have thought of from the beginning. Can you fly now Falco? Maybe fly over and have a look while it's dark, if your eye's work the same way an owl's does. As long as you don't make too much noise you should be a shadow against a dark sky.

Do Bramble have Electric Sheep - (DM Matt)
Thursday September 27th, 2018 7:10:17 PM
Finnian eats and contributes little this night.
[Zeke Also contributes little, sorry busy day](OOC: No worries)
The Chief answers further questions. He advises that there are small obstacles from your position to the fence but nothing to be concerned with. The Brambles seem to only patrol inside the fence.
Tsak helps with Gothruk’s stew. He also asks about crossing the fence. The Chief points to the now healed liontaur. “No magic, outside of its original creation, which was magiked. We have tried to smash through but stopped by the guards. Burning would bring on the entire army. We are warriors but fighting an army with six of us is a bad idea.”
“There is a large green crystal within the rod that seems to dim after use but outside of that we have nothing. Not the undead but plants.”

Kiwina
"As I recall, we still have a potion of invisibility. One of you smaller folk may be able to scout around the fence and learn more. We'll have to see how close we can safely get." Before turning in, Kiwina wishes the Ag clear dreams.

Elyas asks, “Do we have any way to reduce a plant wall without making a bunch of noise and smoke?”

Gothruk slaps his head and asks a question he should have thought of from the beginning. Can you fly now Falco? Maybe fly over and have a look while it's dark, if your eye's work the same way an owl's does. As long as you don't make too much noise you should be a shadow against a dark sky.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday September 27th, 2018 7:13:54 PM
Finnian listens intently to the conversation taking particular interest in the talk of the fence. "Yes Falco, I can move quietly and with relative ease. I cant see quite so well in the dark, but I would be happy to assist in any scouting attempts."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: -2 nonlethal d20+11=13 ;
Thursday September 27th, 2018 7:20:27 PM
In answer to Elyas' question, Rolth reaches into his pocket and pulls out a potion. "You mean like this potion of diminish plants that the druids gave us? It should open up a 150 foot stretch of bramble wall to us, or any amount less, if we don't want to attract attention as we enter. While we're on the subject, I think we actually have TWO potions of invisibility, so who wants to carry those?. We also have an oil of expeditious retreat, that perhaps Falco could use if we need to move fast. Tsak, with no armor on, you might be interested in this oil of mage armor."

After all that, and with the additional info from the Ag clansmen, he is ready to move toward the village, stopping in cover to observe more carefully once we get close. (Perception = 13)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+12=32 ;
Thursday September 27th, 2018 10:53:33 PM
Although the Ag said there were no patrols outside the fence, Kiwina looks for tracks as the group approaches it, at least until it's time to stop and observe. (survival = 32 to track)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=15 ;
Friday September 28th, 2018 5:02:46 AM
"That's perfect, Rolth. much less noise and mess than burning the thing down. we probably only need 20 feet or so removed in order to pass through safely.

Elyas will follow the others, keeping an eye out for danger as they move
Perception = 15

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5
Friday September 28th, 2018 7:00:51 AM
Falco flexes the little wings on his back.

"No, that would be nice but no, I cannot fly. These wings make me more agile. Actually it is intresting, when I prey in the morning I could chose other warping of my body, the wings are just useful for me."

He nods as Rolth speaks. "I would gladly hold the oil of expeditious retreat. That could be very useful."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday September 28th, 2018 9:12:51 AM
I'm happy to act as a scout, I can move quietly and see in the dark. What is the plan after we open a hole in the fence? And how does that oil work? Do I drink it?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage
Friday September 28th, 2018 10:39:11 AM
I don't know how Magic oils work either but drinking it sounds like a bad idea.

Gothruk goes with Kiwina while he looks for tracks, until he realises that he'll probably need a torch to see very well and the light from that might alert the plantaurs inside.
I'm not a fan of attacking at night, the plantaurs know how the camp is set out so will have an advantage in the dark. Many of us would need to carry torches to see and we don't know if being half plant let's them sense us in the dark. Perhaps dawn would be better, get some sleep and then attack just as the sun is rising. Still catching them as they're waking up but we'll be able to see.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday September 28th, 2018 8:34:46 PM
Finnian agrees to whatever plan is set forth. My spells are not exactly suited for a. Scouting mission, but does anyone need healing? he asks the liontaurs.

The Bramble in the High Castle - (DM Matt)
Friday September 28th, 2018 9:57:37 PM
The Petals and Ag clan settle in for the night. It’s a peaceful night’s sleep. Crickets chirping, birds flying overhead.
Early in the morning, the darkness still hangs in the sky, the Petals are awoken by breakfast. A young liontaur, assigned to breakfast, tosses dried meat at everyone sleeping. The older liontaur are up, armed with torches, and chatting near the edges of the camp.
The trip to the Bramble fence is uneventful. The morning starts to creep from the horizon when you finally reach within 500 feet of the ten foot fence.
The Chief stops the group to work with the Petals on their next move. “Brave warriors, we would be honored to fight with you and help to defeat this cancer named Carlyn,” he adds. “I can post some guards on each side of us. The rest of us can enter after you have opened the fence.”

Finnian, Tsak Rezar and Gothruk volunteer to scout the area around the fence.
Rolth Niheow mentions a couple potions the team has handy.

Kiwina excellent tracking skills do noticed several large paw tracks, likely created by the Ag clan. The Chief explained during the trip to the wall that they had patrolled the area quite a bit lately. There are hoof tracks as you near the wall but it’s hard to tell if it’s Bramble or possibly other taur.

Elyas will follow the others, keeping an eye out for danger as they move
Falco flexes the little wings on his back. He confirms he cannot fly. He volunteers to hold oil of expeditious retreat
Tsak Rezar asks, “What is the plan after we open a hole in the fence? And how does that oil work? Do I drink it?”

Gothruk Gore has concerns about drinking the oil and carrying torches near the fence.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Saturday September 29th, 2018 2:12:20 PM
"They may not be frequent, but I believe there are some patrols outside the fence. Since they have not seen a need to confront the Ag, hopefully they will not realize we are anything other than Ag until we enter their camp." Kiwina speaks softly. "Are we sending a scout first, and are we all going to be at the fence when we take down a section? How big a section do we want? I'm thinking wide enough for our entire front line, whoever we decide that will be."

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Spell prepared: magic fang

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Sunday September 30th, 2018 11:19:21 AM
Yes that makes sense. Best to go in when no patrol is around, but if we go with a wider front then we will be ready if someone is there to try to stop us immediately.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Sunday September 30th, 2018 4:39:55 PM
Rolth also likes this plan. "Yes, let us send up invisible or stealthy scouts. Once they signal that the coast is clear on the other side of the bramble wall, then the rest of us can advance, open the bramble wall with the potion, and get into the place quickly. I agree that opening it at the width of our front line sounds good. I'm happy to be in that line, who else wants that role? I think we need to try to get at the witch as soon as possible. With her down, some of the others might come out of their stupor and turn to our side, like our new friend, Ramsey."

Rolth also corrects himself re the "oil" of expeditious retreat, which is actually a "Philter" meant to be drunk. He also corrects his suggestion of who should get the oil of mage armor--he meant to say Gothruk might want to use it, since he doesn't wear armor of any sort. Either way, the oil should be applied externally, not drunk. Rolth has no idea whether it is flammable, but assumes that once applied, it will fade away and not pose such a hazard.

Assuming we follow something similar to Kiwina's plan. Rolth will cast Expeditious Retreat omn himself immediately prior to the use of the potion to open the bramble wall.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday October 1st, 2018 2:33:37 AM
Disappointed that he doesn't get to taste the magic armour oil (I'll bet it tastes like ale!) Tsak is determined to get his mitts on some sort of drink. I can scout our way to the wall, then how about I use an invis potion and then stand on Gothruk's shoulders to look over the fence? I can see in the dark and if everyone is quiet I'm sure we can avoid a patrol long enough to make an opening and get our force thru to the inside?

Once inside it sounds like we are sprinting to the castle for a brute force attack. I have been working on this problem and think I can keep up with the taurs for a short time, enough to get from the wall to the castle, what about everyone else? Finnian, Elyas, Falco? We don't want you to get left behind...

Tsak is exhausted from using up all the words, and settles back to see what ideas he has generated in the team.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+9=18 ; d20+9=10 ;
Monday October 1st, 2018 7:10:00 AM
"I can move faster now then before, as fast as a human at least." he pauses a moment to see if he can hoot like an owl now that he has the vissage of one "That can be the signal of when things are clear. Who else is coming with me?"

When the others finish talking and the rest of the scouting party is set Falco will do his best to blend into the darkness and make it to the wall. Ideally he will signal when any guards are not near the wall.

{Stealth: 18}
{Perception: 10 - Oh my life somtimes}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=19 ; d20+11=23 ;
Monday October 1st, 2018 10:45:34 AM
Finnian joins the others on the recon mission. He moves up quietly and keeps his bow out and eyes peeled.
[stealth=19, perception=23]

Spells- produce flame, CLW, entangle, faerie fire

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage d20+2=13 ;
Monday October 1st, 2018 10:48:43 AM
If the Bramble wall cannot be seen through then Gothruk will assist by letting one of the humanoids stand on his shoulders, being almost 10ft himself it should let them see over fine. If the wall can be seen through he'll wait a distance away until the signal is given, he'll also grab the oil of mage armour from Tsak before he can run off with it.
Stealth =13

A Bramble Darkly - (DMs)
Monday October 1st, 2018 1:24:53 PM
The Chief of The Ag clan sends a taur to the right and left corner of the wall to watch for a potential patrol. The others wait for the Petals to take down the wall.
While the Petals set up a scouting party and start to decide what do with the wall and who will carry which potions into the fray on the other side, you think you hear something from the other side of the wall of thorns.

Perception Check DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {You see and hear some movement on the other side of the wall, you cannot make out exactly what it is, but it has plant-like characteristics and a long equine body.. It doesn’t appear as if they have spotted you}

What do you decide to do next?

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=16 ;
Monday October 1st, 2018 7:23:48 PM
Kiwina also volunteers to be in the front line, but is not up to a scouting mission.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=27 ;
Monday October 1st, 2018 8:51:57 PM
Rolth also casts Toro's Taur Try on himself (minotaur version) before taking a better look around. He notices a some sort of long equine plant critter through the bramble wall, and quietly points it out to the others. Thankfully it doesn't seem to have noticed us, so Rolth waves at the others to hold still. He tries to get a sense of when it might turn a corner away from the side of the castle that we are approaching. (Perception = 27)

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) - 10 minutes
Rage 0/10 rounds used (not active)
Expeditious Retreat (pending, 10 round duration)
Inspire Courage 0/X rounds used (not active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=15 ;
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 1:26:35 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=15 Fail)
Tsak and Esmerelda will form up with the scouting party. When a good chance presents itself Tsak will drink the invisibility potion and climb up on Gothruks shoulders to peer over the wall (darkvision 60'). He climbs down again before the party creates an opening in the wall, and long before the charge toward the castle.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 3:58:34 AM
Elyas is not very stealthy, so he will stay back with the slower members of the Petals while some of them scout ahead.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+9=17 ;
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 7:04:04 AM
{Perception: 17}

Seeing the long equine body on the other side of the wall he sighs. Can't make it easy now can you." He turns and signals the others to come close. Probably not going to get a better opening, just have to deal with that thing.

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistanc

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage d20+8=20 ; d20+2=21 ;
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 8:16:01 AM
Perception=20, Stealth = 21
Gothruk would like to wait until the plant-snake leaves, he'll do his best to hide behind trees/shrubs on this side of the wall to avoid being spotted.

If that thing spots us we should attack immediately, otherwise I'd wait for it to move on. He whispers.

(Rolth has the anti-plant elixir dosn't he?)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=14 ;
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 8:37:14 AM
Finnian notices nothing... [perception 14] he is too preoccupied thinking about how he must attack these plant creatures and hoping that he is doing the right thing for the Wold in the eyes of Maab. "they are abominations, right? You would want me to cleanse them from your Wold for they bring destruction rather than beauty." he think to himself as he take up a flanking position in the back row. He doesn't take the potions.

A Maze of Bramble - (DMs) d20=10 ;
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 8:22:51 PM
Kiwina volunteers to be in the front line.
Elyas is not very stealthy, so he will stay back with the slower members of the Petals while some of them scout ahead.
Rolth casts Toro's Taur Try on himself (minotaur version). He and Falco notice the equine plant critter pass by and waves to the others to hold.
Tsak and Esmerelda will form up with the scouting party. When a good chance presents itself Tsak will drink the invisibility potion and climb up on Gothruk’s shoulders to peer over the wall (darkvision 60'). He climbs down again before the party creates an opening in the wall, and long before the charge toward the castle.
Gothruk attempts to avoid being spotted.
Finnian takes up a position in the rear of the formation.

As your attention is drawn to it, you can see what appears to be Brambles on the other side of the wall of thorns, they have not spotted you yet, but when you try and get through the wall, you suspect they may begin to notice you.

If you try to go through the wall, make a DC 15 Stealth Check, if you are not using a weapon to cut through it (either hands or the potion) you gain a +2 Circumstance Bonus.

(OOC: The Bramble wall is a very tough, pliable, tangled brush bearing needle-sharp thorns as long as a human's finger. Any creature forced into or attempting to move through a wall of thorns takes piercing damage per round of movement equal to 25 minus the creature's AC. Dexterity and dodge bonuses to AC do not count for this calculation. (Creatures with an AC of 25 or higher, without considering Dexterity and dodge bonuses, take no damage from contact with the wall.) Creatures can force their way slowly through the wall by making a Strength check as a full-round action. For every 5 points by which the check exceeds 20, a creature moves 5 feet (up to a maximum distance equal to its normal land speed). Of course, moving or attempting to move through the thorns incurs damage as described above. A creature trapped in the thorns can choose to remain motionless in order to avoid taking any more damage.
Any creature within the area of the spell when it is cast takes damage as if it had moved into the wall and is caught inside. In order to escape, it must attempt to push its way free, or it can wait until the spell ends. Creatures with the ability to pass through overgrown areas unhindered can pass through a wall of thorns at normal speed without taking damage.
The Bramble wall can be breached by slow work with edged weapons. Chopping away at the wall creates a safe passage 1 foot deep for every 10 minutes of work. Normal fire cannot harm the barrier, but magical fire burns it away in 10 minutes.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 9:20:09 PM
Rolth whispers to the others, "It sounds like we aren't going to be able to avoid a fight, but at least we can take them by surprise. I'm going to drink the potion and drop the wall in a moment, so get ready to move in and crush them." Rolth will give folks a round to prepare, look around to get a thumbs up from the Petals, then--assuming all is in readiness--will drink the potion of diminish plants to bring down the wall of thorns. He will use the 150' radius semi-circle version, and exclude any part of the wall immediately in front of us that stretches beyond the frontage of our first line attackers.

(OOC--To save you time, here is the effect (prune plants version):

Prune Growth: This version of the spell causes normal vegetation within long range (400 feet + 40 feet per level) to shrink to about one-third normal size, becoming untangled and less bushy. The affected vegetation appears to have been carefully pruned and trimmed. This version of diminish plants automatically dispels any spells or effects that enhance plants, such as entangle, plant growth, and wall of thorns.

At your option, the area can be a 100-foot-radius circle, a 150-foot-radius semicircle, or a 200-foot-radius quarter-circle. You may also designate portions of the area that are not affected.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 10:17:46 PM
I wonder what that potion would do to the brambletaurs.

Kiwina moves to about 10' from the wall, longspear ready, and waits for it to come down. If a smallish row of plants remains, he might be able to jump them.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 4:34:34 AM
Elyas casts Shield on himself and readies his crossbow.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Guidance / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 7:16:25 AM
Falco tucks up tight to the wall with the intention of being the Thrid or forth person through.

I will move to just inside the wall, keep my back to it. Moving though the wall would kill me I think.

When it looks like they are about to drop part of the wall he will cast guidance on himself.

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistanc

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 7:17:00 AM
Tsak also readies his crossbow and prepares to jump over the reduced hedge...

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 7:24:18 AM
Gothruk drinks the potion of Mage armor, moves up to behind Rolth and Kiwina, drawing his Guisarme as he does so. (round 1)
He gives a nod to Rolth as signal to drop the thorn wall, readying an attack.

(OOC will the map be on roll20?)

A Maze of Bramble - (DMs)
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 7:33:18 AM
(Ooc: We are discussing a new map method. Will let you know soon.)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 11:55:39 AM
Finnian stays in the back bow at the ready. Rolth's plan sounds like a good one. Trying to get through those thorns would be devastating to the group.

A Maze of Bramble 2 - (DMs) d20=10 ; d20=2 ; d20=13 ; d20=14 ; d20+1=2 ; d20+1=19 ;
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 7:06:16 PM
Tsak Rezar puts a bolt into his crossbow and tightens his muscles for the inevitable charge
Finnian worries a little about charging through the wall, but knocks an arrow in preparation for the fight.
Elyas covers his front in a small circle of force energy, while bringing his crossbow up to his eye line.
Rolth Niheow drinks the potion and causes the wall to begin to shrink down to a more managable level.
Kiwina ponders the idea of using the potion against their enemies, and gets his spear ready to leap over a much smaller hedge
Gothruk drinks a potion, seeing a shimmering suit of armour surround him, gets ready to swing his guisarme between his fellows.
Falco Ambersier gets the feeling of a little bit clearer thought as the Guidance spell settles in his mind, planning his next few moves as well.

The wall immediately begins shrinking down to a more manageable size, barely more than a foot or so tall, as it does you can see that there are several Brambles on the other side, all on patrol or guard.

The Ag Clan members with you wait for you to go through the breach first, as they will follow you in and your lead.

Ahead of you the Brambles seem to be moving around in pairs to protect one another. You can see a couple of Brambles walking along in front of a wall approximately 90 feet away, walking from right to left (B3, B4), and much closer to the thornwall, a pair moving away from you walking parallel (B1, B2).
(Bramble Perception: DC: 10, 2, 13 and 14)
Brambles B3(centaur) and B4(minotaur) notice the wall falling and turn to investigate.
“Hey, What?”
Both Bramble walk forward at a curious pace. The minotaur at 20 feet and the centaur at 50 feet. The other two Bramble notice nothing.
Please all roll initiative and declare your actions for the first round of combat!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: See bel d20=19 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=23 ; d8+9=15 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+6=10 ; d4+6=8 ;
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 9:19:21 PM
(Initiative =19 on the die)

Rolth figures that he can get to the minotaur while other shoot it, and the others can close on the centaur, which moved closer to the Petals. He charges with a silent wrath, like a hunter stalking his prey, hoping to get the drop on the fellow and get the first blows in.

(Morning star to hit = 13, damage = 15
Paw 1 to hit = 19, damage = 4
Paw 2 to hit = confirmed crit, damage = 13
Rake 1 to hit = 12, damage = 10
Rake 2 to hit = 12, damage = 8
Bite to hit = 23, damage = 4

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) - 10 minutes
Rage 1/10 rounds used (active)
Expeditious Retreat 2/10 rounds used
Inspire Courage 0/6 rounds used (not active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20=18 ; d20+4=23 ; d8+3=8 ;
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 9:52:09 PM
(Roll: random d20 = 18)

Kiwina charges at the distant pair of taurs, thinking that his movement will allow him to reach them and hopefully prevent them from running for help. As he clatters across the yard, he suddenly reverses his spear for a non-lethal attack. Ramsey turned out to be quite a decent fellow, and the Ag said they still consider the brambles to be taurs. Can't hurt to seek an ally among them.

to hit = 23, damage = 8 (non-lethal)

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Spell memorized: magic fang

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=5 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+8=20 ; d8+1=2 ;
Thursday October 4th, 2018 2:29:37 AM
(Initiative=5, Stealth=26, Attack=20, Dmg=2)
Tsak quickly makes his way over the reduced hedge, trying to attract as little attention as possible, He fires at the nearest minotaur (B4) with his crossbow.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Guidance / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+3=19 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=24 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+1=5 ;
Thursday October 4th, 2018 6:59:21 AM
{Initiative: 19}

This is going to go sideways quick I fear. Would have been better not to be seen so soon.

Falco moves over the now short wall, not wanting to get trapped on the other side. As he move he fires off two arrows at the centaur that is fifty feet away. {Hit: 16/24 Dam: 7/5}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistanc

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T14/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, charged d20+2=17 ; d20+9=19 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=12 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=14 ;
Thursday October 4th, 2018 10:39:46 AM
Initiative=17
Gothruk charges behind Rolth also laying into the Plantminotaur. (unless it is already dead which he'll charge the centaur if he can).
To-hit=19, Damage=14

OAA's (incase)
To-hit=13, Damage=11
To-hit=12, Damage=14

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+3=20 ;
Thursday October 4th, 2018 11:18:28 AM
Initiative = 20

elyas casts protective ward giving the party +1 deflection AC

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+3=8 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=14 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=6 ;
Thursday October 4th, 2018 4:17:32 PM
[init=8] [ooc is there a knowledge to identify weaknesses, I'm thinking fire might be... I can't remember if we established anything]

Finnian will fire 2 quick shots at the minotaur [11, 14 to hit] [Damage 8,6]

SCENE 4 - Fight with Carlyn

Fight with Carlyn Rd 1 - (DMs) d10+6=16 ; d10+6=11 ; d10+4=11 ; d10+5=11 ; d20+1=15 ; d4+1=5 ; d20=5 ; d20=6 ; d20=15 ; d20+3=4 ;
Thursday October 4th, 2018 8:17:56 PM
Tsak Rezar immediately begins to try and remain hidden from the other Brambles, but lets loose a bolt from his crossbow but the minotaur has been killed by Rolth
Finnian will fire 2 quick shots at the minotaur but missed both times.
Elyas moves his hands, and makes the arcane gestures, causing a small field of force surround each of his friends.
Rolth Niheow charges forward, swinging his morningstar and his paws at an enemy. (Morningstar: miss; Paw 2 fells the Bramble minotaur and he tumbles into the wall.
Kiwina charges forward, preparing to attack and non-lethally subdue the Brambles and strikes B1 for 8 dmg. This startles the liontaur and he turns. “Hey, what you do that..oh!”
Gothruk follows his friend into the fray, also beginning to attack the same Bramble but the creature is dead.
Falco Ambersier fearing that the plan of not being seen has disappeared too quickly, however he looses two arrows to attack another one of the brambles that has seen them. Falco hits the centaur for 5 dmg

At this point all the Brambles notice you, and you finally notice four more brambles, also patrolling. They have all spotted you and seen you begin your attack, are moving in towards you, at the same time, your Ag Clan friends also join the fray, charging in to hold off the other Brambles while you try and take down the ones you can.

B1 stands silently staring at Kiwina. B2, next to B1, turns and attempt to return the gesture with his Battle Axe - AC 15 - 5 dmg (Diplomacy: 15 to convince B1 to stop. B2 is hostile).
B3 attacks Gothruk - AC 4 - but misses completely as he realizes his partner is down. “Can we talk about this?” (Diplomacy: 15 to convert Bramble)

B1(Liontaur): AC: 19 - HP 11 - 8 non lethal dmg
B2:(Minotaur) AC: 22 - HP 16
B3(Centaur): AC: 18 - HP 11 - 5 dmg
B4(Minotaur): AC: 22 - HP 11 - Dead
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B5(Centaur), B6(Centaur), B7(Liontaur) and B8(Minotaur) are occupied by the Ag Clan outside the Petals circle.
B9, B10, B11 and B12 appear from the castle 90 feet away. They see the fight and watch from a distance.
Bramble Fight Rd 1

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Status: Fatigued d20+9=26 ;
Thursday October 4th, 2018 9:21:46 PM
Even through his fighting haze, Rolth senses that he may have gone too far with his attack. "Talk, they want to talk? Well, fine." He reluctantly drops his rage, takes a deep breath, and booms out in Tauric, "Taur friends, perhaps this is a big misunderstanding. We came here to to free any who want to be out from under the witch's control, like your brother Ramsey, who is safe in our service now. Join us and run free! Together, we can loose her hold on you and defeat her, and keep her from harming any others in these great isles of ours. What say you, by Domi?" (Diplomacy = 26, success!)

If any indicate that they are changing sides in Tauric, Rolth will translate for his friends and point out those who are joining us.

Effect Tracking:
Fatigued 1/2r
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) - 10 minutes
Rage 1/10 rounds used (inactive)
Expeditious Retreat 3/10 rounds used
Inspire Courage 0/6 rounds used (not active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (46/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=19 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+1=4 ;
Thursday October 4th, 2018 9:34:18 PM
(In case Kiwina gets an AOO on the attacking bramble, his rolls are 19 to hit and 11 damage. Which would miss.)

Kiwina steps back 5' on total defense for a round (AC: 19) while he attempts to talk with the liontaur. "Did you know a taur named Ramsey or his brother Barkley? They asked us to rescue you other taurs from this place." (diplomacy = 4)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+9=13 ; d6+1=6 ; d20+8=11 ;
Friday October 5th, 2018 6:53:46 AM
Falco stops short when Rolth begins to speak. He crouches low and pulls back an arrow but does not fire. He keeps his aim at the centaur he already shot, attack ready.

{Readied Action if Attacked: Fire at centaur - Hit: 13 | Dam: 6}

He also listens to see if they are betrayed. {Sense Motive: 11}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistanc

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=21 ; d8+1=9 ;
Friday October 5th, 2018 6:56:57 AM
(Attack=21, Dmg=9)

Diplomacy never has been Tsak's strong suit, moving forward he takes aim at the angry bramble facing Kiwina and fires...

(Move to O,12, attack B2)

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Ranger Spell: Longstrider

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday October 5th, 2018 6:58:33 AM
Elyas sees that some of the party is trying to talk the brambles down, so he avoids taking a completely hostile action this turn. Instead he casts Magic Weapon on his crossbow and holds it ready

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T14/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, charged d20-1=1 ;
Friday October 5th, 2018 12:18:17 PM
What he said... Gothruk mutters weakly as he awkwardly points his Guisarme away from the plantaurs to show that he won't stab them. (Diplomacy 1D20-1=1, to assist Rolth's roll)

Fight with Carlyn Rd 2 - (DMs) d20+1=17 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+1=10 ; d20=11 ; d20=3 ;
Friday October 5th, 2018 10:32:43 PM
Tsak Rezar looses an arrow, deciding that diplomacy is the not the route he wants to go down (He attacks B2 and barely misses)
B2 growls, takes a 5 foot step left then forward.
Finnian
Elyas makes some arcane gestures and speaks some words of power over his crossbow, and it glows faintly for a moment before fading.

Kiwina speaks to the Brambles as well, trying to find out if they knew their now friendly Brambles.
B2 steps away from Kiwina’s OOC. He lashes at Kiwina with his prickle whip (AC:17 for 2 dmg).
B1 looks at Kiwina with distrust. “I do not know this person named Ramsey.” Something snaps within the taur and he growls. He swings viciously with both paws missing both times as B2(Minotaur) steps in front of him. The liontaur roars his displeasure at the missed opportunity.

Gothruk just tries to keep quiet while he lets the others talk diplomacy, but shows no overt aggression, trying to avoid further violence.
Falco Ambersier prepares another arrow, certainly not trusting these Brambles.
Rolth Niheow speaks in the tongue of the Taur, trying to bring some over to the Petals’ side.

Some of the Brambles seem to be listening, indeed even those that were still aggressive seem to be quietening down to their compatriots words as they try to manage themselves. B3 speaks.

(In Tauric) Highlight to display spoiler: {We do not wish to fight, but are being forced to do so by the Witch… there are many more of us, and they are still under her spell, most of them will not listen...}

He looks saddened at the death of his fellow, and slightly angry that it was needed.

B2 still in the throes of anger strikes out a Kiwina, refusing to be talked down, as are the Brambles the Ag Clan are fighting.

The four new Brambles (B9 to B12) are all watching from a safe distance, and are in a defensive stance (Those who are NOT discussing things with a Bramble, or otherwise occupied i.e. Kiwina) please make a DC 18 Sense Motive Check - Highlight to display spoiler: { The new Brambles don’t seem to be listening to the words of your friend, and look like they are waiting to decide what the Bramble that IS listening will do, perhaps to stop them turning.}
Bramble B9 and B10 take curious 10 foot steps forward.

Perception vs DC 11 Highlight to display spoiler: { Two more Bramble show up near C8 and D8 and shout at the taurs fighting near by. }

((OoC: For those of you that don’t know, your Non-Matt DM, Dan lives in the UK, and is going to be taking over posting himself (rather than Matt posting what they both decide). So the posts from on Monday the 8th and from then on (at least for a bit) will be going up around 6 to 7pm GMT, please make sure you post before that over the weekend (afterwards it shouldn’t make a difference). Thank in advance!!))

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B1(Liontaur): AC: 19 - HP 11 - 8 non lethal dmg
B2:(Minotaur) AC: 22 - HP 16
B3(Centaur): AC: 18 - HP 11 - 5 dmg
B4(Minotaur): AC: 22 - HP 11 - Dead
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B5 (Minotaur) - Dead

B6, B7, B8, B9
B10, B11, B12

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Status: Fatigued d20+9=27 ; d20+11=24 ;
Saturday October 6th, 2018 9:29:57 AM
Rolth switches to Common to reply back to the taurs, although if it doesn't look like they understand, he will switch back to Tauric and repeat himself. "Brothers, by what means does Caryln force you to fight? Perhaps we can break her hold on you. And where is she, so that we might confront her more directly and free you from her evil will? Come now, you doubters, we are the Eight Petaled Rose, and even Caryln has seen that we will be her undoing, that is why she sends you to fight us. But together, we can bring her to an end, and all taurs--including brambles can once again live free. You two (addressing the newly arrived ones), what's all the shouting about?"

Rolth looks about for any more arrivals, as well as entrances to the castle or other paths into or out of this area inside the bramble wall.

(Diplomacy = 27; Perception = 24)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Status: Fatigued
Saturday October 6th, 2018 9:31:37 AM
Addendum:

Effect Tracking:
Fatigued 2/2r
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) - 10 minutes
Rage 1/10 rounds used (inactive)
Expeditious Retreat 4/10 rounds used
Inspire Courage 0/6 rounds used (not active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (46/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+2=7 ; d20+6=19 ; d8+3=11 ;
Saturday October 6th, 2018 2:24:56 PM
That whip barely missed me. Lucky I was concentrating on defense.

Continuing with the notion of maybe talking down these bramble-taurs, Kiwina steps back 5' and makes another non-lethal attack on the liontaur even though it puts him at a disadvantage. (to hit 7 - a miss)

His AOO if someone moves such that he can get one, though, is reflexive and lethal. (to hit = 19, damage = 11)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=18 ;
Saturday October 6th, 2018 9:56:06 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=18)
Tsak senses that the petals may be able to change the odds by talking around some of the brambles. He doesn't trust himself to say the right thing, but stops attacking. He does however re-load his crossbow...

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, charged d20+9=29 ; d20+7=22 ;
Sunday October 7th, 2018 5:11:15 PM
Gothruk moves towards B2 grabbing his wrist with a vice-like grip.
(grapple with improved grapple) CMB = 29
Stop, we don't want to spill any more blood. We'll stop the witch, she's a dangerous, mad crone. We won't hurt any more of your number unless you force us to. While Rolth is reasoning with the ones that can be reasoned with Gothruk will do what he's better at and scare the pants off the uncooperative one. Intimidate = 22
If the plantaur relents then Gothruk will release him.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+9=11 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+6=26 ;
Monday October 8th, 2018 7:16:40 AM
{ooc:: Is there a new map?}

{Perception: 11} {Sense Motive: 23}

Falco spots brambles 9 and 12 and sees that they, at least, do not plan to surrender or talk. His first comment is to the other Petals.

"These new comers, they are hostile to the ones speaking as well as to us. Keep your eyes open, maybe they can be scared off."

Falco steps to the side and locks eyes on the new arrivals. He puffs up his feathers, whichc he just realized he can do, and fixes them with his large golden eyes.

"You back there. How about coming close and talking rather then staring at your fellows. Like the brambles are new you probably have not seen one of my kind. I follow the Warper-sar. Come close and listen."

{Diplomacy: 26} Boom!

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light,resistanc

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Monday October 8th, 2018 11:47:38 AM
Finnian lowers his bow and allows Rolth a chance to resolve this in a diplomatic manner.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday October 8th, 2018 1:03:29 PM
Elyas lowers his weapon, still ready to pull it up and fire if needed, but willing to let the others try the diplomatic approach first. He decides not to interrupt or try to add anything for now

Fight With Carlyn RD 3 (DMS) d6=3 ;
Monday October 8th, 2018 3:55:21 PM
The brambles all seem to be calming down now, even the newer ones that originally came in looking for a fight. They all begin to move over towards you non-threatingly though some that were slower to listen stay father away.

DC 16 Perception Check Highlight to display spoiler: {As Rolth, Falco and Gothruk all attempt to convince the Brambles not to fight, you see the more bloodthirsty and aggressive ones shake their heads as if they had just woken up before coming over to listen}

B3 speaks in Taur Highlight to display spoiler: {She used withcraft on us… made us want to attack you… I… I… want… we… need her to be stopped… please… help us...}

The Brambles next to Kiwina both stop attacking and hold out their palms in a gesture intended to show they do not wish to fight. B1 points to his ear, then points to B3 gesturing to Kiwina that he should perhaps listen.

The Ag Clan also have stopped fighting but have taken up defensive stances around you and the Brambles next to you.

B3 continues talking in Taur Highlight to display spoiler: {If we do not kill you… she will come and destroy us all… }

NEW MAP

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 15; Status: See below d20+11=13 ;
Monday October 8th, 2018 8:26:20 PM
Rolth looks down at the one that he killed in the opening heat of battle. To his Petals, he asks, "Is this bramble brother too far gone to save? Can one of you more skilled in the healing arts check him quickly?"

In response to what he learns from the bramble about the witch's enspelling them, he shouts to the broader audience, "Yes, brothers, join us, shake off the shackles that the witch has placed upon your minds. And as for this witch, I see no reason to wait for her to come and try to kill us, let us find her and bring her down first. We have already defeated one of her greatest creations, during the Taurnament. I am sure that with this mighty force, we can lay her low. Are we tulips or are we taurs? We are taurs, hear our roar! Now, where can we find her? It is time to hunt!"

(Perception = 13)

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) - 10 minutes
Protective Ward 3/3 rounds used
Rage 1/10 rounds used (inactive)
Expeditious Retreat 5/10 rounds used
Inspire Courage 0/6 rounds used (not active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (46/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=27 ; d20+1=5 ;
Monday October 8th, 2018 8:36:00 PM
(Roll: perception = 27)

Kiwina responds in Tauric and Common, so all his friends will understand as well. "We have no quarrel with you taurs, but it seems the witch has a quarrel with us. Or thinks she does. We have helped brambles leave her service before, including a good friend of ours." Kiwina hopes this explanation will help Rolth with any further efforts to reach a peaceful conclusion. (*sigh*. . . diplomacy 5 to aid)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, charged d20+8=17 ;
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 5:36:28 AM
Either use this as an opportunity to escape the area, or join us in capturing her. You'll gain nothing from fighting us. If she can control you easily then I suggest you leave so you don't get in our way.
Unless they have anything else pressing to say Gothruk will start heading towards the castle.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+3=18 ; d20+6=20 ;
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 6:52:30 AM
{Heal Check: 18}

Falco rushes to the bramble Rolth is referring to and attempts to stabilize him. As he moves he talks loudly hoping to keep everyone calm.

"Gothruk is correct. Run as far as you can and wait. We will deal with her one way or another. If nothing else take my compassion as prof we are here to help."

{Diplomacy: 20}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+1=14 ;
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 10:30:01 AM
Elyas slowly follows Gothruk, watching to be sure that the brambles will let them pass.

in Taur he replies to B3: "If you do not kill us we will help to free you from her influence. You will never be forced to kill again"
Diplomacy 14

Fight With Carlyn RD 4 (DMS)
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 4:53:52 PM
The Brambles all look at you as a group, then to one another. They look a little shocked as they seem to come to an agreement.

B3 speaks in Broken Common -

“We will go. Send others after us if freed.”

They move over to their injured friend and pick him up, before heading off through the gap in the Wall of Thorns. The Ag Clan leader speaks as well.

“We will accompany them, they seem confused by whatever the Witch did to them. Perhaps you can find more and free them, we will welcome them if you can. Destroy the Witch.”

His voice hardens as he says the last sentence, and with it, the rest of the Ag Clan leave to help guide the Brambles away, leaving only the Petals alone in the courtyard.

DC 18 Perception Highlight to display spoiler: {You can hear scuffling coming from the other side of the castle, as if something is making its way round}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Status: See below d20+11=13 ;
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 7:40:28 PM
Rolth salutes the departing Ag Clan leader and assures him that the Petals will send any more freed Brambles to meet up with them in the valley. He then looks around for signs of where the Petals need to go next, but is stymied a bit by all the ruins of the unfamiliar castle. "Where to next, Petals?"

(Perception = 13, fail)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Status: See below
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 7:40:45 PM
Addendum:

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) - 10 minutes
Rage 1/10 rounds used (inactive)
Expeditious Retreat 6/10 rounds used
Inspire Courage 0/6 rounds used (not active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (46/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=28 ; d100=33 ;
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 7:51:03 PM
(Roll: perception = 28, d100 is just a mis-click)

Kiwina lets the taurs he was fighting leave, glad that he didn't have to hurt anyone -- or be much hurt by anyone.

"I hope we meet again," he says to the Ag. Wish we'd gotten some information about what we're facing, though. As he hears the sounds coming from the castle, he trades he longspear for his close-quarters weapons.
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Spell memorized: magic fang

(OOC: I seem to have not closed some formatting yesterday, and now all the text is bold. Is that fixable?)

[ BatMark fixed the formatting :) ]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=10 ; d20+9=22 ;
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 8:43:13 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=10 Fail, Perception=22)

(OOC It's a sign, now is the time to be BOLD! :) )

Tsak watches in wonderment as the enemy just walks off. All this talking and diplomacy is powerful stuff.
It's certainly different to how the dwarf pirates handled their affairs. So much to learn, he thinks.

He watches the Ag go for a few seconds then turns his attention to the castle (Perception=22) to see what he can learn.

A bold move and well played. Lets keep moving and press our advantage.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, charged d20+8=10 ;
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 5:57:35 AM
Gothruk will continue moving with the rest of the group. He's glad he didn't have to fight those plantaurs, while he can fight without killing, his team-mates more destructive (but often more effective) fighting is usually lethal.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+9=23 ; d20+9=16 ;
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 7:31:39 AM
{Perception: 23}

"I am glad we do not part as enemies. We will deal with the wtich."

He pauses cocking his head to one side and squinting.

"Something is coming."

Falco steps back to the wall and tries to blend in. {Stealth: 16}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=22 ;
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 1:32:07 PM
[perception=22]
"Are we waiting to attack to see if they are hostile, or should I loose first and ask questions later?" Finnian asks not wanting to kill innocents but also worried about not getting the jump on a potential threat.

Fight With Carlyn RD 4 (DMS)
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 1:42:50 PM
Tsak Rezar gives the castle a once over before declaring they should continue moving.
Finnian
Elyas
Rolth Niheow looks to his fellow petals to for ideas on what to do next.
Kiwina wishes their new friends well, while preparing for what he heard.
Gothruk likes the idea of not killing if possible, and prepares to move on.
Falco Ambersier notices that something is coming towards the Petals.

With Falco declaring that something is coming, you call manage to hear the noise, it sounds like footfalls, falling in step with one another. Heavy footfalls, sounding roughly like a small military force stepping in time with one another.

You can hear the sounds coming from either side of the castle, as if whatever is making the noise is coming at you from both sides of it.

You only have a few seconds to react before they arrive (perhaps time enough for one Action or a Move Action and a Swift Action)

What do you do?

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 5:44:22 PM
Get in position, it sounds like more are coming. we may not be able to talk our way past these if they are military

Elyas casts another protective ward, giving all within 5 feet a +1 deflection AC bonus

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) | Morningstar +8 1d8+7 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+3 x2| Status: See below
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 7:52:21 PM
"Thank you, Elyas, that is quite helpful. Perhaps we should form up in the breach, in case we need to advance to the rear at some point." Assuming the others agree, Rolth will take a position in T-U/17-18. You can tell from his deep inhalation that he is getting ready to speechify.

"Even though large tracts of these isles have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Caryln and all the odious apparatus of her rule, we shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in this place, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight in this breach, we shall fight on the parade grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and if, which I do not for a moment believe, this island were subjugated and starving, then our Ag allies and all the Noble races would carry on the struggle, until, in Domi's good time, all the Wold, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the all we hold dear!"

(All the Petals benefit from Inspire Courage for +1 to hit/+1 damage/+1 charm and fear saves)

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) - 9.3 minutes remaining
Rage 1/10 rounds used (inactive)
Expeditious Retreat 7/10 rounds used
Inspire Courage 1/6 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 11:28:38 PM
Tsak moves back to join the group at the breach and prepares to fire with the bolt he already has loaded.

Kiwina (Steve M) (46/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday October 11th, 2018 12:12:58 AM
Kiwina, further from the thorn wall than the rest of the group, hurries back to the others so as not to be too exposed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5
Thursday October 11th, 2018 6:51:30 AM
Falco large eyes are even wider then normal as he prepares to fight what might be a large group. With his back to the wall he sets his feat and readies to fire an arrow.

"If nothing else we need to protect those who saw reason. If they are hostile we hold them here."

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), doom (DC 14)
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, inspire courage, warded.
Thursday October 11th, 2018 11:04:58 AM
With luck this is some kind of witch trickery, an illusion or the like, and not exactly what it sounds like which is dozens of men coming to smash us to pieces.
Gothruk will also take a defensive position among the party. Again standing just behind the forward line.

(Ooc: Rolth is my favourite, so many speeches, they're great)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Thursday October 11th, 2018 11:08:39 AM
I'll try to hold them off. Not sure if this will work, but if it hinders me maybe it will slow them," Finnian is unsure, but optimistic that the brambles will be slowed by the magical entangling vines.

Casts Entangle, [not on a computer until later tonight. If someone wants to put up a 40ft radius for me that would be great but I'll check tonight when I get home.

He moves back and prepares for an assault.

[spoiler=Entangle] DC 13 Reflex or entangled.

The entire area is difficult terrain and in the spell text it says "If the plants in the area are covered in thorns, those in the area take 1 point of damage each time they fail a save against the entangle or fail a check made to break free. Other effects, depending on the local plants, might be possible at GM discretion." [/spoiler]

Fight With Carlyn RD 6 (DMS) BATTLE MAP
Thursday October 11th, 2018 1:41:09 PM
Tsak Rezar moves into a defensible position.
Finnian casts a spell with the hopes of slowing down his opponents.
Elyas casts a protective spell to help defend his friends.
Rolth Niheow gives a speech, lifting the spirits of this allies.
Kiwina moves back, preparing to deal with the force as it comes at them.
Gothruk hopes against hope that the sound is a trick of some kind
Falco Ambersier prepares to lose an arrow at the first enemy he sees.

You see coming round from both sides of the castle several more Brambles. Each moving in step with those next to it.

DC 16 Sense Motive Highlight to display spoiler: {These Brambles do not seem to be under any compulsion, they simple serve Caryln to the best of their ability.}

They see you, and the bloodwitch speaks, looking at each of you with murderous intent.

“So YOU are the interlopers who have been causing me trouble. You have taken away so many of my little servants…”

She shrugs.

“I suppose I should kill you then move on to convert that group of Taurs to my servants, like these…”

She indicates the brambles with her now.

“Don’t worry, there’s more where these came from!”

With a shrieking laugh she casts a spell at you.

DC 18 Reflex Check or be Entangled.

What do you do?

Kiwina (Steve M) (46/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=20 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+2=15 ;
Thursday October 11th, 2018 8:40:13 PM
(rolls: sense motive = 20, reflex = 23)

Finding himself unhindered, Kiwina races towards the witch and her entourage. If he ran full-out he could reach her, but would be unable to attack, so he decides to pace himself to arrive where he can move to attack momentarily (to H-6/I-7, since he's large). As he runs, he talks to the spirits, "Grandmother, I must be able to reach the witch, but it would be much appreciated if you could bind her servants."

If Finnian's spell is a different effect, he might not get far (reflex = 10, escape attempt = 15).

(OOC: Kiwina is asking the spirits to entangle the brambles that are with Caryln. When the aumakua are influencing events for Kiwina (i.e., casting spells), the spirit(s) occupy the same location as Kiwina, but act independently. This means they may cast a spell at the same time that Kiwina is performing other actions. They will typically cast the spell on the round after Kiwina asks for aid from them, which he may do under circumstances that would allow him to talk with other characters.)

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Spell memorized: magic fang

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/42 HP | AC: 11; Morning Star +12 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +9 1d4+4 x2| Rake (2) +9 1d4+7| Bite +9 1d4+4 |Status: See b d20+5=18 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=18 ; d8+10=15 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+7=11 ; d4+7=8 ;
Thursday October 11th, 2018 9:13:41 PM
Seeing the witch so exposed, Rolth decides that there is nothing for it but to try to charge her through the entanglements. Amazingly, he makes it through both plant-infested aread, and advances to E3-F4. (Reflex = 18; Reflex = 18) As he moves, he begins to feel the bloodlust rise, and his roar rises to a raging crescendo. (Enter rage while continuing Inspire Courage--keep those +1s!)

"The Battle of Caryln's Castle is about to begin. Upon this battle depends the survival of Noble civilization. Upon it depends our own tauran life, and the long continuity of our peoples. The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us. Caryln knows that she will have to break us in this isle or lose all. If we can stand up to her, all the Wold may be freed and the life of the Wold may move forward into broad, sunlit uplands. But if we fail, then the whole Wold, including these Triune Isles, including all that we have known and cared for, will sink into the abyss of a new dark age made more sinister, and perhaps more protracted, by the lights of perverted dark arts. Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves, that if the Wold lasts for another thousand years, taurs will still say, "This was the Petals' finest hour"."

(morning star to hit = 27, damage = 15
Paw 1 to hit = 16, dam = 6
Paw 2 to hit = 17, dam = 7
Rake 1 to hit = 27, dam = 11
Rake 2 to hit = 15, dam = 8
Bite to hit = 18, dam = 8 )

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 9.2 minutes remain
Rage 2/10 rounds used (active)
Expeditious Retreat 8/10 rounds used
Inspire Courage 2/6 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=21 ; d20+9=11 ; d8+2=8 ; d20+3=9 ;
Friday October 12th, 2018 12:33:10 AM
(TsakReflexSave=21 Pass, Attack=11, Dmg=8, EsmReflexSave=9)

Tsak's reflexes save him from the witch's spell and he quickly moves out of the area to avoid the writhing vines that have appeared all around the gap in the wall. (Move to N17).
If we concentrate on the witch we shouldn't have to worry about the brambles once she's defeated he yells to no-one in particular.
Once clear he lines up a shot, conscious of petals moving around him (Precise shot), and fires his crossbow at the witch.
Inspired by Rolth's fiery speech and with his blood humming thru his veins he fears he may have hurried the shot and missed his target...

Esmerelda is not so lucky and finds herself impeded by the witch's attack, but manages to clear the spell area (she moves to N18)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+8=21 ; d20+6=14 ;
Friday October 12th, 2018 6:54:16 AM
{Sense Motive: 21} {reflex: 14}

Falco finds he is tangled but is at least able to move far enough to get clear. {MoveTo: N16 note: P18 cost double} Good thing I was off to the side for that. "I will try and shake her confidence."

Once clear he locks eyes with the witch and whispers. "Warper-sar, warp her mind so she knows of her Doom!"

{Doom DC14 on Caryln}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=19 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+2=9 ;
Friday October 12th, 2018 4:10:14 PM
[reflex=19, sense motive=19]
[ooc] I've no idea if I can move out the back of the entanglement because I haven't seen the map, but I passed and want to get out. If it's a double. Move, then so be it. If not he fires once at the witch

"You use the Wold to serve your whims. That's not the way. Nature should be used to help, not to harm" the idea of doing this to creatures gets Finninan's blood boiling and he fires at the witch.

[attack=21, Damage=9]

Fight With Carlyn RD 7 (DMS) BATTLE MAP d20=7 ; d20=9 ; d20=20 ; d20=12 ; 2d6=5 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=4 ; 2d6=10 ;
Friday October 12th, 2018 4:30:33 PM
((OoC: Some of you have attempted to move further than is possible due to the Entangled areas being Difficult Terrain, I have updated the movements to reflect your current positions, also, difficult terrain prevents Rolth charging I’m afraid. If you wish to hold off activating Rolth’s Rage, you can do. I won’t force you to use the round of rage))

As you all move around the battlefield preparing to get into combat, unfortunately not moving as far as you would like, given the open nature of the battlefield.

Upon seeing you charge, the Brambles charge forward too, all surrounding Kiwina and attacking him while he is separated. Carlyn stays back behind her warriors, no doubt casting a spell of some sort.

Attack 1 against Kiwina - 8 (Miss)
Attack 2 against Kiwina - 10 (Miss)
Attack 3 against Kiwina - Nat 20 (Not confirmed) (5 damage)

Two of the Brambles seem oddly incapable of hitting Kiwina, however, one makes a good swing while he is avoiding the other two attacks, and it hits Kiwina, thankfully not doing too much damage, it looked far worse that it was thank the gods!

Arcana Check DC 12 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Carlyn casts Barkskin on herself}

The other Brambles are moving over to attack in a pincer formation, and they fire their crossbows at Rolth!

Attack 1 against Rolth - (Miss)
Attack 2 against Rolth - (Miss)
Attack 3 against Rolth - (Hit) (10 damage)
Attack 4 against Rolth - (Miss)
Attack 5 against Rolth - (Miss)

The crossbow bolts mostly sail wide, but one finds it's mark hitting the Inspiring Rolth in the side.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: 4d4+1=16 ;
Friday October 12th, 2018 5:26:32 PM
Elyas moves up behind Gothruk and unleashes fire on the brambles there (B1 and B2)

Burning hands covering both brambles, Elyas should be standing at T19
DC 14 reflex for half, total is 16 fire damage

Kiwina (Steve M) (46/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=13 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=15 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=5 ;
Friday October 12th, 2018 6:39:46 PM
The aumakua try to do as Kiwina had asked, but with the movement of the others are somewhat puzzled how to capture the taurs but let Kiwina move. They end up entangling an area stretching between Caryln and Kiwina (E3-K10, DC:14) in an attempt to ensnare B1, B2, and B3.

Kiwina, meanwhile, finds himself in the corner of the effect (reflex = 13). He stays put and lashes out at B3 with all of his attacks. (spear, sword and 2xhooves hit AC: 15 for 3, 3 (no damage roll), 18 for 5, and 15 for 5)

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-4 to dexterity (dex 10, AC: 17)
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=11 ;
Saturday October 13th, 2018 5:09:59 AM
(Attack=11, Dmg=forget it!)
Tsak moves 20' to his left (J17) and shoots again at Caryln with his crossbow.
It's not a good shot...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (32/42 HP | AC: 11; Morning Star +12 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +9 1d4+4 x2| Rake (2) +9 1d4+7| Bite +9 1d4+4 |Status: See be d20+12=14 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=26 ; d8+10=17 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+7=8 ; d4+7=11 ;
Saturday October 13th, 2018 5:55:59 PM
Rolth howls in rage at being shot by the bramble, and charges up to aid his embattled comrade, Kiwina, prophesying victory all the way. (enter rage, charging to JK/12-13 to attack B1)

"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. We have before us an ordeal of the most grievous kind. We have before us many, many long moments of struggle and of suffering. You ask, what is our purpose? I will say: It is to wage war, by weapon and spell, with all our might and with all the strength that Domi can give us; to wage war against a monstrous tyranny, never surpassed in the dark and lamentable catalogue of eldritch crime. That is our purpose. You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word: Victory. Victory at all costs—Victory in spite of all terror—Victory, however long and hard the road may be, for without victory there is no survival." (inspire courage +1 continues)

(morning star to hit = 14, damage = 17
Paw 1 to hit = 25, dam = 7
Paw 2 to hit = 18, dam = 5
Rake 1 to hit = 23, dam = 8
Rake 2 to hit = 27, dam = 11
Bite to hit = 26, dam = 5 )

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 9.1 minutes remain
Rage 2/10 rounds used (active)
Expeditious Retreat 9/10 rounds used
Inspire Courage 3/6 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Sunday October 14th, 2018 10:13:49 PM
Corrected HP

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=8 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+10=11 ;
Sunday October 14th, 2018 10:46:19 PM
[Know Arcana=8, Fail, Reflex=24]
[OOC I may have been one who moved too far, So I will take a single move to get out, even If I was, and fire once.]

Finnian is able to once again break free from the entanglement and gets behind Rolth, "You let me know if you need healing, I'm right behind you," The half-elf says drawing his bow and drawing on his reinvigorated confidence that stems from the liontaurs eloquent words. He fires a shot. unfortunately the words may have captivated him too much as the shot goes horribly wrong.

[Good thing we don't do fumbles...Do We? Natural 1 on that attack]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20=16 ;
Monday October 15th, 2018 7:15:03 AM
{ooc: Sorry about moving to far. I read the entangled condition, which lets you move at half speed, instead of the entangled spell which does not.}

{Escape Artist: 16}

Falco quickly realizes that there is no way he can get himself free. "Petals, I am going to be trapped back here I feel."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, inspire courage, warded. d20+6=10 ;
Monday October 15th, 2018 2:24:11 PM
Gothruk fails his reflex save and double moves to 15,Q barely getting out of the vines.

Fight With Carlyn RD 7 (DMS) BATTLE MAP d20+5=12 (Carlyn's Doom Save, Failed); 7d20+2=67 ; (Ignore this roll) d20+2=8 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=19 ; (Saves for Entangle) d20+2=11(Crossbow against Rolth) ; d20=19 (Crossbow against Rolth) ; d20+2=22 (Crossbow against Rolth) ; d20+2=5 (Crossbow against Rolth) ; d20+2=13 (Crossbow against Rolth) ; 2d6+4=10 (Damage against Rolth) ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d20+1=12 (Longsword agains Kiwina) ; d3=2 ; d20+1=20 (Longsword against Kiwina) ; 2d6=5 (Damage on Kiwina);
Monday October 15th, 2018 2:26:59 PM
Tsak Rezar lets a crossbow bolt loose towards the Witch herself, unfortunately it goes wide.
Finnian also looses an arrow just to see it go wide
Elyas can’t move from the Entangle, and so cannot get close enough to cast his Burning Hands Spell
Rolth Niheow Gives another inspiring speech as he ferociously attacks the Brambles.
Kiwina attaacks with his sword, his spear and his hooves, but only manages to connect with one attack and slightly injure a Bramble.
Gothruk
Falco Ambersier is pinned by the Entangle Spell and cannot free himself.

As arrows fly and attacks swing at the Brambles, most of the attacks of Kiwina and the ranged attacks seem to fall short… Rolth, with furious power, smashes one of the Brambles, and seems, in his rage to hit it more than is necessary, and it falls down dead. ((B1 has fallen))

The four Brambles surrounded by the Entangle from Finnian all fire their Crossbows at Rolth again, having seen him slay one of their allies with little difficulty.

The two remaining Brambles around Kiwina try to press their advantage and attack him.

Carlyn attempts to cast a spell on Rolth (Please make a DC 17 Fortitude Save)

If you fail Highlight - Highlight to display spoiler: {You are blinded.}

DC 12 Arcana Check to identify the spell ((Highlight to display spoiler: {She is casting Blindness/Deafness}))

((Forgot to Carlyn's Doom Save, so doing it now, which she failed!))

The five Crossbow wielding Brambles loose a hail of bolts at Rolth, of which 2 hit! (Rolth takes 15
damage!)

The two Brambles remaining next to Kiwina strike at him with their Longswords, only one of them meets it's mark, doing 5 Damage!

((Falco also takes 1 Damage as he is Entangled in thorns))

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+4=18 ; d20+6=7 ;
Monday October 15th, 2018 5:10:41 PM
Elyas moves up slightly (reflex 18 to get out of entanglement), then fires his crossbow at B3

his shot goes quite wide however (natural 1 to hit)

Kiwina (Steve M) (36/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+2=3 ; d20+6=16 ; d6+3=4 ;
Monday October 15th, 2018 8:23:59 PM
Kiwina decides to back away if he can, and then attack B3 again. He plants his hooves and strains mightly, but is caught fast. He makes a single attack with the spear, inspired by Rolth's oratory. (to hit = 16, damage = 4)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/36 HP | AC: 11; Status: See be d20+6=9 ; d20+6=14 ;
Monday October 15th, 2018 8:47:26 PM
(Fortitude Save = 9, Hero Point Reroll = 14, double fail)

Rolth snaps out of his rage, clawing at his now useless eyes, then gets a grip on himself. He moves 10 feet to his left to get better cover, then drops prone for additional protection from those pesky crossbow-packing brambles. All the while chanting, "I am one with Domi, and Domi is with me. I am one with Domi, and Domi is with me. I am one with Domi, and Domi is with me. I am one with Domi, and Domi is with me!"

(Inspire Courage +1 continues)

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 9 minutes remain
Rage 3/10 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 1/2 rounds
Expeditious Retreat 10/10 rounds used
Inspire Courage 4/6 rounds used (active)
Protective Aura 2/3 rounds used
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=26 ; 2d4+4=11 ;
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 1:20:41 AM
(Attack=26, Dmg=11)
Tsak changes tactics. He runs straight forward (move J11) to stand between the prone Rolth and Kiwina. On the way he drops his crossbow and draws his falchion. Waiting at the edge of the tangle created by Kiwina he prepares to defend Rolth should either of the two brambles (B2, B3) press the attack on his wounded friend.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 30/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20=13 ; d20+7=27 ; d6+1=2 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=6 ;
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 7:48:56 AM
Falco again attempts to free himself but all he accomplishes is to draw a little more of his own blood. Reisgned to his fate Falco lets a single arrow fly at one of the further off brambles.

{Attack B5 - Hit: 27 Dam: 2 Crit Confirm: 20 Dam: 9}

Maybe that will discourage them.

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=22 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=15 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=6 ;
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 8:03:29 AM
[know Arcana= 22] Not wanting to alert the brambles of his friends weakness, but also sure that he cannot see he calls out "Rolth, the one in front of you is down, but there's two more, fall back to my voice"

He draws quickly and looses.two arrows at the witch. [attack=22, 4 Damage, Attack= critical threat, 15 to confirm, damage= 6 or 12 if a 15 hits]

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+1=10 ; d20+1=7 ; d20=1 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=20 ; 4d6=10 ; 2d6=7 ;
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 2:19:24 PM
As the two groups continue to exchange arrows, Carlyn starts by casting a spell on herself.

DC 12 Arcana Check - Highlight to display spoiler: {She casts Cure Moderate Wounds on herself }

The two Brambles next to Kiwina again try to strike him!

Three crossbow wielding Brambles fire their Crossbows at Tsak now that he appears to have joined the fray, the other two fire at Finnian for his audacity of attacking their Mistress.

Attack 1 against Kiwina - 10 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Kiwina - 7 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 1 against Tsak - 3 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Tsak - Critical Threat (Confirmed) (Damage = 10)
Attack 3 against Tsak - 8 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 1 against Finnian - 14 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Finnain - 20 (Damage = 7)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, inspire courage, warded. d20+9=20 ; 2d6+6=17 ; d20+7=13 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+7=23 ; 2d6+6=17 ; d20+7=11 ; 2d6+6=11 ;
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 2:46:38 PM
Gothruk charges to AB/6 attacking B5 with his Guisarme. To-Hit=20, Damage=17

Attacks of opportunity if needed:
To-Hit=13, Damage=14
To-Hit=23, Damage=17
To-Hit=11, Damage=11

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/36 HP | AC: 11; Status: See be d20+11=20 ;
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 7:37:49 PM
Not hearing the patter of crossbow bolts raining down on him, Rolth will stand and move slowly towards the sound of Finnian's voice, until he finds a relative safe space near the bramble wall, where he hunkers down again. He'll keep up his motivational speech, with breaks in the speech not unlike the famous Jaymes Taur Keurk, so he can hear Finnian in between. He'll also keep an ear out for approaching threats. (Perception = 20; Inspire Courage continues)

"A little. Suffering. Is. Good. For the Soul."

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 9.0 minutes remain
Rage 3/10 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 2/2 rounds
Inspire Courage 5/6 rounds used (active)
Protective Aura 3/3 rounds used
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (36/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+2=4 ; d20+6=15 ; d6+3=9 ;
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 8:07:24 PM
Once again, Kiwina tries to escape the entanglement. Once again he remains stuck. His attack with the spear is not exactly inspired, either. (to hit = 15, damage = 9) But maybe with an entangled opponent, it will be sufficient.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20=6 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+1=4 ;
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 7:20:02 AM
Falco again accomplishes nothing more then tearing his own flesh as he tries to move. Well enough of that. Instead he stands still and fires at one of the further brambles.

{Attack B5 - Hit: 20 Dam: 4}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=17 ; d6+1=3 ;
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 11:30:19 AM
Elyas takes a breath after his last horrible miss and reloads his crossbow. he then fires again at B3

17 to hit
3 damage

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:20/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=5 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=22 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=8 ;
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 1:37:00 PM
[know Arcana=5 Fail]

Being with the arrow is bitter sweet. On one hand it didn't hit Rolth, who has already taken a beating, but on the other hand It HURTS!!! He winces, but continues to fire at the leader.

[Attack= 26, 22 Damage= 11, 8]

[OOC glad I got that natural 1 out of the way on the Arcana, that's a decent concentration check if those both hit]

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) 2d6+7=11 ; 2d6+7=14 ; 2d8+5=17 ; 2d8+5=14 ; d20=3 ; d20=13 ; d20+2=4 ; d3=3 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=21 ; d20=17 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=16 ; 4d6+2=15 (Ignore the +2) ; 2d6=9 ;
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 5:49:44 PM
As you begin to trade heavier blows, with the injuries becoming more severe on both sides, Carlyn again casts a spell on herself. ((If you passed the check in previous round, you automatically pass this check aswell))

DC 12 Arcana - Highlight to display spoiler: {She is casting Cure Moderate Wounds on herself again}

The Brambles continue attacking those they attacked before, however the Bramble Gothruk charged has drawn a battleaxe, dropping his crossbow and begun swinging it, allowing his fellows to keep firing!

Attack 1 against Kiwina - 3 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Kiwina - 13 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 1 against Tsak - 4 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Tsak - Nat 20 (Confirmed) (Damage = 13)
Attack 1 against Gothruk - 17 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 1 against Finnian - 13 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Finnian - 15 (Damage = 9)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=23 ; 2d4+4=7 ;
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 5:54:21 PM
(Attack=23, Dmg=7)
Tsak trades blows with the brambles attacking him...

(OOC sorry, forgot to post before going to work, and just missed the boat now...)

Kiwina (Steve M) (36/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+4=17 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=16 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=4 ;
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 7:33:36 PM
Kiwina decides that four chances to hit are better than being free under the circumstances, and once again tries the spear, sword, and hooves routine. (to hit = 17, 21, 15, and 16 for 8, 8, 7, and 4 respectively). Apparently he finds Jaymes Taur Keurk very inspiring.

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-4 to dexterity (dex 10, AC: 17)
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/36 HP | AC: 12; Status: See below d8+1=9 ;
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 9:18:33 PM
Rolth takes a breather to chug down a healing potion, in anticipation of getting back into the fight. (CLW = 9) He then continues with his impersonation of the great Jaymes T. Keurk.

“How we deal with death is at least as important as how we deal with life.” Rolth ad libs his own version as an addendum, "And how we deal death also seems to be important at the moment. Kill 'em, lads!" (This is his final round of inspire courage, so make it count, Petals!)

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.9 minutes remain
Rage 3/10 rounds used (inactive)
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (active)
Protective Aura 3/3 rounds used
Spells Slots 1/2 used

(OOC: Note that Gothruk is actually at AB6 and has 20' reach. Whatever bramble attacked him last round (B5?) drew an AoO, as did the closest one to shoot his crossbow within that reach (B4?). Gothruk has combat reflexes, so he could take those two swipes easily. He has prerolled some rolls above that should serve well.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20=15 ; d20=15 ; d20=19 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ;
Thursday October 18th, 2018 6:55:58 AM
{Know Arcana: 21}

Falco manages to catch what the witch is doing and gives a grim nod before yelling to the petals.

"My friends I cannot get out of this stuff on my own. If anyone needs heals someone may have to lend a hand, Oh! She is healing herself."

The last bit is said a bit distracted as he fires two arrow in rapid succession hoping to wear down one of the brambles.

{Rapid Shot@ B5 Longbow Hit: 20 / 24 Dam: 2/3}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=20 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=19 ; d8+3=8 ; d20+11=14 ;
Thursday October 18th, 2018 8:09:25 AM
[Know Arcana=20,Pass]

"Not for long" Finnian shouts as he continues the onslaught. Has first arrow goes wide but he thinks he sees his second connect [Attack=19, Damage=8]?

[OOCIf that hits I think it's a DC 20 consentration. Is there a way that Finnian can tell if she completed the last spell or if he broke her consentration last time. And this?]
[perception=14]Maybe?

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: 2d4=5 ;
Thursday October 18th, 2018 11:04:31 AM
Elyas moves up, trying to get close enough to bring his more damaging spells to bear against the witch.

He prepares a spell to cast at her if she begins casting again

((ready action to fire a magic missile at her when she starts a new spell, hopefully causing a check))
5 damage

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+10=12 ; d20=17 ; d20=10 ; d20=14 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=8 ; 2d6+2=10 ;
Thursday October 18th, 2018 5:08:36 PM
Tsak Rezar moves slightly forward to attack the Brambles attacking Kiwina, those firing bolts at him are too far away for now...
Finnian waits until he sees Carlyn casting again, then fires at her
Elyas waits until Carlyn begins casting again, then unleashes some of his arcane might at her
Rolth Niheow quickly chugs a potion in an attempt to weather some of the damage
Kiwina lets his attacks flow out of him naturally and strikes out at his opponent
Gothruk
Falco Ambersier realises what the witch is doing and prepares fires at her archer allies.

The bolts and arrows continue to fly as spells crackle from people’s hands and minds, striking their intended targets. The crossbow wielding Brambles turn their attention to Gothruk as he appears to be cleaving through their allies.

Carlyn does begin casting a spell, and both Finnian and Elyas unleash their prepared actions at her, the magic missile and the arrow do their job, breaking the witch's concentration, she turns to the both of you and hisses in anger.

Attack 1 against Kiwina - 17 (Damage = 10)
Attack 2 against Kiwina - 10 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 1 against Gothruk - 14(Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Gothruk - 5 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 3 against Gothruk - 12(Damage = Miss)
Attack 4 against Gothruk - 8 (Damage = Miss)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/36 HP | AC: 12; Status: See below
Thursday October 18th, 2018 7:17:41 PM
Rolth will carefully pick his way to the edge of the entangle to try to help pull Falco out of the shrubs, and draws out his rope as he goes. It takes him the whole round to make it there, what with being blind. "Don't worry, my friend, just give me a moment to throw you a line, and then you can tie it around yourself and I'll pull you free!"

Kiwina (Steve M) (26/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+4=18 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=9 ; d6+3=8 ;
Thursday October 18th, 2018 8:19:24 PM
Happy with the results of his recent attacks, Kiwina goes all out again. (to hit = 18, 8, 8, and 9 -- 8 damage on the 18). This time is much less satisfying.

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-4 to dexterity (dex 10, AC: 17)
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=9 ;
Friday October 19th, 2018 1:50:04 AM
(Attack=9)
Tsak yells his congratulations when he sees the petals magic users interfere with the witch's casting.
Unfortunately this lapse in concentration means that his next attack goes wide.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+7=9 ; d20+7=17 ; d6+1=5 ;
Friday October 19th, 2018 6:56:11 AM
How many arrows will it take to kill this guy!

Falco again fires off two arrows, rapid-shot, before dealing with the offered rope.

{@D5 again - Hit: 9/17 Dam: -/5} {ooc: Have any of the six arrows I have fired hit?}

"I am this way my friend. Throw the rope so I can be more of a help."

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: 2d4=4 ;
Friday October 19th, 2018 9:18:18 AM
Elyas continues to make his way towards the witch, using his arcane bond to re-use magic missile to keep harassing her.

((Same action as last time, move up, ready an action to shoot a magic missile at her if she casts. 4 damage))

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=28 ; d8+2=3 ;
Friday October 19th, 2018 11:22:53 AM
Finnian waits for Elyas to cast before firing a single shot at the witch. (wait to fire until she casts, or fire once because I do t believe I can ready a full round action) [Attack=27, accidently added inspire courage, Damage= 3, yuck)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, inspire courage, warded. d20+5=15 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d20+5=13 ; 2d6+4=14 ;
Friday October 19th, 2018 11:27:38 AM
Gothruk flurry of blows the bramble in-front of him (non-lethal damage)
To-Hit=15, Damage=11
To-Hit=13, Damage=14

If you can't hit me 20 feet away what chance do you have of shooting the folks over there? Gothruk has not been happy with how distracted he's been this fight and want to take it out on the poor taurs in-front of him.

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+10=24 ; d20=16 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=17 ; 2d6=6 ;
Friday October 19th, 2018 5:37:06 PM
Tsak Rezar is too busy celebrating a brief respite before firing a shot too fast.
Finnian waits again to open fire at Carlyn once she begins casting
Elyas prepares another magic missile to throw Carlyn’s spell off again.
Rolth Niheow tries to free his friend in the heat of battle.
Kiwina continues to strike out at the enemies in front of him.
Gothruk unleashes his pent up anger upon the poor bramble in front of him, however both of this attacks fail to do anything.
Falco Ambersier unleashes a few more arrows, unfortunately these ones all miss, and do not find their mark as some of his previous arrows have done.

The spells crackle through the air and arrows and crossbow bolts fly, the battle is reaching it’s apex as the sound of steel and bowstrings fills the courtyard.

Kiwina manages to slay one of the Brambles as his attacks ring out against it’s armour.

Gothruk’s furious attacks strike home, knocking the poor Bramble down and out for the count.

Carlyn does begin casting a spell again, trying not to allow the Magic Missile and arrow from bothering her, and both Finnian and Elyas unleash their prepared actions at her. She does throw a dirty look at both Finnian and Elyas as she does so, unfortunately their attempts to throw off her concentration have not succeeded this time.

DC 15 Arcana Check to identify the spell Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears to be Plant Shape, but she is casting it on another person, not herself!}

Kiwina, please make a DC 15 Fortitude Save (If he fails you may all look at the spoiler)

Highlight to display spoiler: {Your body begins to contort and shift, your gear and skin becoming harder and more like… bark? Your body aches as this effect takes place and you become a Bramble-like creature yourself! You gain a +2 Natural Armour Bonus, and a +2 Size Bonus to Constitution, however your movement is reduced to 5 feet as your feet sprout roots that keep you rooted in place.}

The Brambles seem to realise that the fight is going against them now, however, they do not give up!

Attack 1 against Kiwina - 16 (Damage = 6)
Attack 1 against Gothruk - 6 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Gothruk - 7 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 3 against Gothruk - 8 (Damage = Miss)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/36 HP | AC: 10; Status: See below d20+6=21 ;
Friday October 19th, 2018 6:54:41 PM
Rolth hears Falco calls out, and throws one end of the rope to his halfling friend. "Tie yourself off, and I'll get you out! Help me when I start pulling!" He gets a little cross with the plants, his muscles bulge and he begins to heave mightily on the line to drag Falco out of the entangled area. (Enter rage)

(STR check = 21, success!)

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.8 minutes remain
Rage 4/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (20/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+7=12 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+1=2 ; d20+1=18 ; d6+2=8 ;
Friday October 19th, 2018 7:02:27 PM
(Fort save = 12)

"I thought she used a potion to do this!" Kiwina screams as he begins turning into a bramble. There is still an opponent within reach, however, and he is in the mood to thrash while he still can. Without Rolth chanting, the fight's not so much in him, though.

Attacks (if he's able): to hit = 14, 5, 2, 18 (does 8 damage)

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Adjusted dex: 10 (entangled)
Adjusted con: 18 (plant-y)
Bark-like skin
Adjusted AC: 15
Adjusted HP: 25/56
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, inspire courage, warded. d20+7=26 ; 2d6+6=13 ; 21d20+7=273 ; d20+7=14 ; 2d6+6=18 ; d3=3 ; d20+7=13 ; 2d6+6=10 ;
Sunday October 21st, 2018 5:09:47 PM
Unsure whether the Taur in-front of him is a threat or not he pushes past moving around to AG/7 striking B6 with his guisarme. To-Hit=26, Damage=13. Fight the foe before you or flee as you should. You bring Taurs a bad name with your cowardice!

AOO's if needed
To-hit=14, Damage=18
To-hit=13, Damage=10

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=5 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=15 ; d8+2=5 ;
Sunday October 21st, 2018 8:43:05 PM
[Know Arcana= 5, No idea]
Finnian fires twice at the witch. (Attack = 11,15, Damage = 5 if 15 hits?)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=21 ; 4d6=17 ; d20+5=10 ; 4d6=12 ;
Sunday October 21st, 2018 9:08:10 PM
In a fairly rare fit of courage, Elyas ranges out ahead of the battle, trying to get to the witch to take her out of the fight. as he finally gets into range, he calls forth flame from his hands in a ray that streaks out towards the woman:

21 to hit (touch), for 17 damage

he then reaches deep into his magical reserves, pushing himself further than he has ever tried before. as soon as the fire leaves his hands, he sends a second bolt flying towards the witch.

((Spending a hero point for an additional Standard Action to fire another bolt at her))

but only got a 10 vs touch... so likely not a hit. if somehow that does it, it will be another 12 damage

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=13 ;
Sunday October 21st, 2018 11:46:34 PM
(Attack=13,...)
Tsak once again attacks the bramble in front of him, but is unable to score a hit.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+6=10 ; d20+3=13 ;
Monday October 22nd, 2018 7:17:34 AM
{Know Arcana: 10}

Falco wraps the rope around himself a few times attempting a quick knot but also holding things very tightly to him. {Survival: 13 if needed} The rope pulls tight as Rolt gives a very very strong pull on the rope.

"Thank you my friend, I can be of more help now."

{ooc: I would assume that is a standard action.}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+2=10 ; d20+2=7 ;
Monday October 22nd, 2018 3:02:17 PM
The battle has begun to turn completely against the Brambles, the last two standing are beginning to look a bit worried, however they keep firing at Gothruk, as he is the most immediate threat for them. Gothruk swings his weapon in an attack of opportunity, but fails to connect as they fire their crossbows.

Carlyn takes the opportunity of not being disrupted to cast another spell.

Kiwina and Tsak, please make a DC 18 Will Save

DC 13 Arcana Check Highlight to display spoiler: {She is casting Deep Slumber}

If at least one of you fails, anyone can look at this - Highlight to display spoiler: {As Carlyn’s spell clouds your mind and makes your thoughts go foggy, you begin to feel sleep overtake you, and within a second or two you are in a deep sleep.}

Attack 1 against Gothruk - 10 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Gothruk - 7 (Damage = Miss)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=14 ; d6+2=5 ;
Monday October 22nd, 2018 4:20:39 PM
Elyas steps up and reloads his crossbow. he takes aim at the witch again, waiting for her to cast another spell

14 to hit, 5 damage

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, inspire courage, warded. d20+5=12 ; 2d6+4=13 ; d20+5=19 ; 2d6+4=9 ;
Monday October 22nd, 2018 6:09:31 PM
Gothruk takes a 5ft step to AH/7 raining down a flurry of blows on B7 (non-lethal damage)
To-Hit=12, Damage=13. To-Hit=19, Damage=9

If you're not going to run at least step closer so I only have to knock you out. Gothruk says to the last uninjured one. You'll be out quickly, barely feel a thing till you wake up.

Kiwina (Steve M) (20/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+4=12 ;
Monday October 22nd, 2018 7:39:20 PM
Kiwina settles his roots into the ground and stops moving.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/36 HP | AC: 10; Status: See below
Monday October 22nd, 2018 9:38:04 PM

Rolth settles back with a tired sigh, but a wide smile of satisfaction that he managed to free brave Falco from the plants. "Will someone guide me up near one of the entangled ones without getting me caught? I think that I can probably get a few licks in!" (Rage ends, fatigue begins) He is able to double move at half speed, for a total of 50' of movement, preferably toward B8.

As they go, he improvises a poem.

It's forestry in motion
She turned her half-mad eyes to me
As deep as any tap root
As sweet as any peony
Mm, but she blinded me with witchcraft
She blinded me with witchcraft
And failed me in biology, yeh yeh
Now uh, huh huh
When I'm dancing close to her
Blinding me with witchcraft, witchcraft
Witchcraft
I can smell the alchemicals
Blinding me with witchcraft, witchcraft
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
Mm, but it's forestry in motion
And when she turned her eyes to me
As green as any spring leaf
As sweet as any 'lil lilly
She blinded me with witchcraft
She blinded me with witchcraft
And failed me in botany
When she's dancing next to me
Blinding me with witchcraft, witchcraft
Witchcraft

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Fatigued 1/2
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.7 minutes remain
Rage 4/10 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+2=20 ; d20+8=10 ;
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 12:36:46 AM
(Save vs spell=20 Success, Attack=10)
Tsak stoicly refuses to change. He remains wide awake and unable to hit a target.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d6+4=6 ;
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 7:08:47 AM
Before Rolth runs off Falco speaks.

"Thank you my friend, now let me help you a little"

Falco's hands glow green as he places them on Rolth side. {CLW: 6}

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=23 ; d20+9=12 ;
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 10:11:55 AM
[Know Arcana=23, Pass]

"She's trying to put you to sleep!" Finnian yells "Fight it!"

He nocks an arrow and continues to fire with Elyas in order to disrupt her, but again is unsuccessful.

"What is happening, I'm loosing it, I'm going to loose them" even though the battle seems to be going well Finnian begins to panic due to his lack of effectiveness.

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+2=19 ; d20+2=19 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=6 ;
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 4:58:35 PM
The battle continues with no side getting in any particular advantage, however Carlyn still has free reign to cast spells at the party, and does so, targeting Tsak, growling at him as he was the one attempting to stop her casting spells

Tsak, please make a DC 18 Fortitude Save

DC 13 Arcana Check Highlight to display spoiler: {She is casting Contagian}

If you fail, anyone can look at this - Highlight to display spoiler: {Carlyn’s spells makes you feel sick to your stomach, but appears to have no lasting effects for now. You have been infected with Slimy Doom.}

Attack 1 against Gothruk - 19 (Damage = 7)
Attack 2 against Gothruk - 19 (Damage = 6)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=12 ; d20+7=16 ; 2d4+3=7 ;
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 5:36:08 PM
(FortSave=12 Fail, Attack=16, dmg=7)
Tsak feels the power of the spell wash over him as he fights off a wave of nausea. He pushes thru the feeling and takes another swing at the bramble in front of him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/36 HP | AC: 10; Status: See below
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 7:04:36 PM
Rolth thanks Falco for the healing touch, then continues his steady, careful progress towards the sound of battle. He hushes up for once, so that he can be sure to head in the right direction!

Kiwina (Steve M) (20/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 7:35:17 PM
Kiwina is bushed.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=19 ; d6+2=4 ;
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 10:48:06 PM
Elyas curses under his breath at his miss, then reloads and shoots at the witch again if she casts a spell.

Readied action to shoot on spellcasting, 19 to hit, 4 damage

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+9=23 ; d6+1=2 ;
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 7:00:03 AM
With Rolth run off Falco advances to finally join the battle in ernest. {Move to P10} He grabs one arrow and fires it at Carly. {Hit: 23 Dam: 2}

"Tsak, I will try and heal you some in a moment."

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1st Bane (DC 14), cause fear (DC 14), XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 31/18HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, inspire courage, warded. d20+5=6 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+4=15 ;
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 11:17:01 AM
Gothruk stumbles a bit as they get their first couple of shots on him. Come now, I'm not even trying to kill you. Could you at least show me some decency? *I'm beginning to think the effort of not kill you is't worth it* He mumbles the last part.
Then he'll kick the one closeby. To-hit=17, Damage=15 (non-lethal)

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+5=23 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=19 ; d10=3 ; 2d6=8 ;
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 1:35:37 PM
Tsak Rezar finishes off the final Bramble in front of him, despite the illness now washing through him.
Finnian
Elyas waits to fire if Carlyn casts a spell
Rolth Niheow moves closer to the enemies in an attempt to rejoin the fight.
Kiwina remains asleep, having not yet been roused.
Gothruk continues to attack the Bramble next to him, but fails to score an attack.
Falco Ambersier fires an arrow at Carlyn, it connecting and causing her to grunt in annoyance.

The battle begins to wind down, with only a pair of Brambles left standing, though they seem to have inflicted some negative effects on the Petals, they don’t seem to have much of a chance, though they seem to refuse to give up.

The two Crossbow wielding Brambles fire again at Gothruk, and even Carlyn now draws a Crossbow and fires it at Elyas, denying him the opportunity to use his attack against her...

Attack 1 against Elyas - 23 (Damage = 3)
Attack 1 against Gothruk - 5 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Gothruk - 19 (Damage = 8)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=23 ; d20+7=18 ; d8+2=9 ; d8+2=10 ;
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 2:06:27 PM
[OOC shoot sorry, actually I would have lost that action anyway]
Seeing her no longer casting spells Finnian starts firing in rapid succession at her.
[Attack=23,18, Damage= 9, 10]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 2:43:14 PM
Tsak takess a moment to look around and assess. Then he simultaneously starts to shake and yell at Kiwina as well as calling out to Rolth.
Rolth can you come here and rouse Kiwina, then I can help finish off Caryln?

Kiwina (Steve M) (20/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 7:40:03 PM
(OOC: No groans for the "bushed" pun?)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/36 HP | AC: 10; Status: See below d20+8=20 ; d10+9=10 ; d100=20 ;
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 8:44:25 PM
Rolth groans at the awful pun that Kiwina made in his sleep, which is fact is so bad as to enrage Rolth.. Unfortunately, he is too far away to shake Kiwina out of his dreams any time soon, so Rolth settles for drawing his glaive as he advances toward the easternmost bramble (B8) and making a swing when Rolth gets within reach. (enter rage, glaive to hit = 20, damage = 10; 50% miss chance roll = 20%, miss)

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.6 minutes remain
Rage 5/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d6+4=10 ;
Thursday October 25th, 2018 6:47:58 AM
{ooc: Last round Falco moved to P10}

Seeing the fight turning in their favor Falco moves to Kiwina {M10}and lets the power of the warper-sar flow from him to his sleeping alley. {Heal Kiwina: 10hp} As he heals he yells in his ear. "Get up sleepy! There is work to do!"

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 8/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour, inspire courage, warded. d20+7=21 ; 2d6+6=15 ; d20+7=16 ; 2d6+6=12 ;
Thursday October 25th, 2018 10:01:24 AM
I'm sorry I have to do this but I'm not dying here! AND I'VE GIVEN YOU PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAVE THIS POINTLESS LOST FIGHT.
Gothruk attempts to strike down the one infront of him. To-hit=21, Damage=15.
He'll then move 10 feet away from the other. If the plantaur fires his crossbow or moves towards Gothruk, Gothruk will attack. To-hit=16, Damage12

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: 4d4+1=7 ;
Thursday October 25th, 2018 1:18:04 PM
Elyas groans as he is hit by a crossbow bolt, but the injury is not severe. he walks even closer to Carlyn and casts a wave of fire from his hands.

Burning Hands, DC 14 reflex for half

7 damage in total

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+4=20 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=12 ; d10=5 ;
Thursday October 25th, 2018 2:29:30 PM
Tsak Rezar calls Rolth to come over and help him.
Finnian begins firing as fast as he can to finish off Carlyn, who looks fairly worse for wear.
Elyas
Rolth Niheow swings blindly at a nearby Bramble.
Kiwina is roused by unknown means, awakening to continue the fight.
Gothruk swings out at the Bramble and misses, but moves to a more advantageous position to strike at the other Bramble as well, however when that one fires his crossbow, he Gothruk fails to hit again.
Falco Ambersier attempts to rouse Kiwina, but he is already awakening, so just heals his friend.

The final two Brambles are stubbornly refusing to go down, despite repeated attempts, and Carlyn is continuing to use her Crossbow, screaming blind fury at the Petals as they continue to disrupt her plans.

“I WON’T LET YOU WIN!! I WILL KILL YOU ALL MYSELF IF I HAVE TO!!” She screams at you in a murderous rage.

The two Crossbow wielding Brambles fire again at Gothruk ignoring his warnings and offers to leave, and Carlyn now draws a Crossbow and fires it at Elyas, trying to stop what she obviously sees as a very annoying wizard.

Attack 1 against Elyas - 22 (Damage = 5)
Attack 1 against Gothruk - 4 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 2 against Gothruk - 12 (Damage = Miss)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/36 HP | AC: 10; Status: See below d20+8=11 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=16 ; d100=73 ; d100=25 ; d4+3=7 ;
Thursday October 25th, 2018 7:42:01 PM
Rolth can't think what else to do, so he takes another blind swing at the nearest bramble, then five foot steps closer for some claw attacks and a bite!

glaive to hit = 11, assuming a miss
paw 1 to hit = 25; miss chance = 73%, possible hit; damage = 7
paw 2 to hit = 7, assuming a miss
bite to hit = 16; miss chance = 25%, miss

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.5 minutes remain
Rage 6/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (30/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+2=5 ; d20+2=11 ;
Thursday October 25th, 2018 7:59:52 PM
Kiwina starts moving again, struggling against the other plants with which he has become entwined.

(Two move actions to break free leave him still entangled.)

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Adjusted dex: 10 (entangled)
Adjusted con: 18 (plant-y)
Bark-like skin
Adjusted AC: 15
Adjusted HP: 35/56
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday October 25th, 2018 9:03:42 PM
Sensing it will take too long to run to where the witch is Tsak sheathes his falchion, reverses direction and goes back to retrieve his crossbow (somewhere between J17 & J11, can we say J14?).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+7=13 ; d20+7=25 ; d6+1=6 ;
Friday October 26th, 2018 7:06:40 AM
Falco locks his eyes on the witch and speaks as he readies to fire.

"You are throwing your life away for naught. You cannot beat the power of the warper-sar. Lay down your weapons."

Not execting a good answer he fires off two arrows. {Hit: 13/25 Dam: -/6}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=9 ; d20+7=9 ;
Friday October 26th, 2018 9:52:47 AM
Finnian fires twice as well, but the two arrows fly wide. [attack=9,9]

Elyas (Ben A.) (30/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=21 ; d6+2=5 ;
Friday October 26th, 2018 11:02:50 AM
low on spells and irritated by another flesh wound from her crossbow, Elyas switches back to his crossbow, loading and firing as quick as possible

21 to hit, 5 damage

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 8/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour. d20+7=17 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=13 ;
Friday October 26th, 2018 12:42:39 PM
Gothruk tries to stab these plantaurs but is having a hard time of it. He's also realising how wounded he actually is, another decent hit could send him down.
To-hit=17, Miss

AOO's
#1 To-hit=12, Miss
#2 To-hit=13, Miss

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 8/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour.
Friday October 26th, 2018 12:45:48 PM
He's happy to have Rolth along side him though, even if he seems to have trouble seeing.

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+2=9 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=10 ; 4d6+2=16 ;
Friday October 26th, 2018 3:26:18 PM
Carlyn, with another crossbow bolt now sticking out of her, lets out a wheeze, failing to one knee. She then takes out a Rod, made of what appears to be made out of white wood, upon closer inspection, you can see it looks like several sticks brought together to form a royal scepter, with a Crown motif. It looks as if the wood was almost grown in this shape.

Carlyn points holds the rod into the air, and says a word under her breath that none of you are close enough to make out, but would appear to me a command word for the rod, which shimmers briefly with a gold light, thought it immediately winks out.

Carlyn brings the rod down to her face, very close as she looks at it in great detail, squinting, before realising what has happened. She takes a deep breath and sighs, and you hear her say.

“Of course… it would fail me now…”

Before she falls over, unmoving on the ground.

The final two Brambles let out a howl of rage each and draw battleaxes, attacking those people next to them in anger, screaming incomprehensible gibberish. One attacks Gothruk, the other, Rolth.

Attack 1 against Gothruk - 9 (Damage = Miss)
Attack 1 against Rolth - Nat 20 (Confirmed Critical) (Damage = 16)

Kiwina (Steve M) (30/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+2=15 ;
Friday October 26th, 2018 7:15:27 PM
Concentrating and straining, Kiwina finally pulls free of the plants entangling him, and steps out of the area of effect.

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Adjusted con: 18 (plant-y)
Bark-like skin
Adjusted AC: 17
Adjusted HP: 35/56
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/42) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below d20+8=24 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=9 ; d100=46 ; d100=92 ; d4+3=4 ;
Friday October 26th, 2018 8:56:00 PM
Rolth howls in rage at being so roughly handled, but manages to roar out a sarcastic, "Hey, ding dong, the witch is dead, and you're gonna be next!" He steps a little more around to the northeast, and continues his ferocious, if somewhat inconsistent, blind swings.

glaive to hit = 24; miss chance = 46, miss!
paw to hit = 19; miss chance = 92, possible hit!; damage = 4
paw to hit = 8
bite to hit = 9

(OOC: Did Rolth hit last round with his 25? It would have been for 7 hp damage)

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.4 minutes remain
Rage 7/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (30/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=15 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+8=23 ;
Saturday October 27th, 2018 11:25:28 AM
Elyas turns to look at the rest of the combat as Carlyn falls, but the last two brambles are quite far away and hopefully being handled by the fighters.

He approaches the witch and takes a look to see if she is actually dead or not. (perception 15)

He knows it will likely take longer to identify the magic she tried to use, but he picks up the scepter and examines it. spellcraft 16 or knowledge arcana 23. ((I always forget which one is used for magical items...))

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) 8/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: 1 non-lethal damage, Mage armour. d20+5=16 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+7=8 ;
Saturday October 27th, 2018 11:34:42 AM
Gothruk has had enough with these plantaurs, the witch has fallen, any magic keeping them here should have as well. He'll use a Ki point during his Flurry of blows to attack again at highest Modifier. He is also attempting to deal lethal damage.

He.. just.. cannot.. hurt these guys!
To-hit=16, To-hit=12, To-Hit=8

He's evermore peterbed that they managed to get such a critical strike on Rolth. If that had happened to him instead he knows he would have hit the ground hard.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday October 28th, 2018 8:56:23 PM
Tsak retrieves his crossbow and starts running toward where Rolth and Gothruk are facing the final brambles. They are very far away and he holds his shot until he can get closer for fear of a stray bolt hitting a friend.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5
Monday October 29th, 2018 6:53:51 AM
As the witch falls Falco starts moving quickly to get to the fallen witch. {Move G2} As he moves he mumbles to himself.

"We may need to question here, best not let her bleed out."

{Double Move}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=13 ; d6+2=3 ;
Monday October 29th, 2018 1:25:45 PM
Finnian moves up and a flame appears in his hand. He hurls it at the Bramble attacking Rolth.

[produce flame] [Attack=13 Touch AC?, Damage=3]

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+2=18 ; d20+2=21 ; 2d6+1=11 ; 2d6+1=13 ;
Monday October 29th, 2018 6:30:04 PM
Tsak Rezar waits to see if he can get an opening with his crossbow.
Finnian flings a small flame at one of the brambles.
Elyas ignores the melee and goes straight for Carlyn, looking over her now useless magical item.
Rolth Niheow having struck one of the brambles last round, continues his assault, despite being blinded, though this time while he makes contact with a bramble, he fails to injure it.
Kiwina manages to break free of the entanglement, but the plant form is still hindering his movement, reducing it to only a few feet a round.
Gothruk swings at the Bramble, still failing to finish off these two annoying last enemies.
Falco Ambersier goes to look at the witch.

As the final two brambles stand staunchly against your attacks, despite beginning to look very worse for wear, they strike out at you, attempting to avenge their fallen master.

Carlyn is still on the ground, unmoving with Elyas standing over her.

Elyas please read - Highlight to display spoiler: {It does appear that Carlyn is unconscious, but fading fast. The wooden rod she was using appears to have some Enchantment magic on it, though you suspect you would need to spend more time investigating it to discover exactly what it does. }

Attack 1 against Gothruk - 18 (Damage = 11)
Attack 2 against Rolth - 21 (Damage = 13)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (3/42) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below d20+8=10 ; d20+6=15 ; d100=6 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=9 ;
Monday October 29th, 2018 9:01:40 PM
"Why" slashes with glaive (to hit = 10)
"Won't" swipes with paw (to hit = 15; miss chance = 6%, miss)
"You" swipes with other paw (to hit = 7)
"Just" takes a bite (to hit = 9)
"Die!"

(Rolth is is deep trouble, with a good chance of permanently dying, but can't get away from this guy when blinded, he's just too slow at half speed. Somebody get all killy, please!)

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.3 minutes remain
Rage 8/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (3/42) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below d20+8=12 ;
Monday October 29th, 2018 9:06:17 PM
Rolth reaches deep within his soul, calling on the power of Domi to give him strength to lay low this foe. "For Liontaur Isle. For the Eight Petaled Rose. For Domi, by Domi! His glaive whirls around in a vicious backswing (burning his last hero point for a reroll to hit) that accomplishes nothing but to create crazy eddies in the air.

"Oh, Eddie's in the air, is he? That must be why I can't hit anything. Grrrr."

to hit = 12

Kiwina (Steve M) (30/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 6:57:14 AM

Kiwina lumbers in Rolth's direction as quickly as he can.

(If he is able to run in this form, he moves 25'. Otherwise, 5'.)
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Adjusted con: 18 (plant-y)
Bark-like skin
Adjusted AC: 17
Adjusted HP: 35/56
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+3=14 ;
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 7:23:03 AM
Falco's attempts to stabalize the fallen witch but knows he only has one shot at it. His team needs him and it may have been a mistake to [i] {Heal Check: 14}

"I will be right there Rolth, hang in there!"

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=12 ; d8+1=6 ;
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 10:25:46 AM
(Attack=12, Dmg=6)

Tsak keeps moving toward the brambles as fast as he can, taking a shot when he thinks he's in range.
He can see his friends are in trouble, but killing the brambles is the best way he can think of to help them.

(OOC last turn would have got me to P14, this one to V14 )

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 10:57:13 AM
(OOC From my understanding the contagion spell needed to be touch, and caryln wasnt close enough to me. Im currently saving hero points for the saving throw for the slimy doom. If I dont need them for that then happy to burn one to finish off a bramble.)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) -4/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status:Mage armour, Dying d20+1=6 ;
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 11:24:02 AM
Constitution to stabilise, 1D20+1=6, Fail.

Help Rolth...

Elyas (Ben A.) (30/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 12:33:00 PM
Elyas looks up as he hears shouting coming from the other side of the battlefield. He is too far away to help, and had assumed that things were under control. he moves as quick as he can towards the injured party members, close enough to attack next round

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+2=3 ;
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 5:32:28 PM
Tsak Rezar moves forward firing a bolt, but missing.
Finnian
Elyas moves closer to the enemies in an attempt to finish help finish them off.
Rolth Niheow swings wildly at the Bramble in front of him, but misses.
Kiwina runs towards the brambles, and while being slowed, still manages to make it a good distantance
Gothruk falls into unconsciousness...
Falco Ambersier stabilizes the witch and then moves towards Rolth to help

The Brambles, seeing the damage they re inflicting, and get a sense of renewed purpose, and one of them moves forward to screen for the other, while the other attacks Rolth.

The one that moves forward has a grim look on his face, watching each of you, as if waiting for you to get closer.

Attack against Rolth - 3 (Damage = Miss)

Kiwina (Steve M) (30/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 7:45:32 PM
"Auntie, at this rate I won't get to the others until they're dead. Is there anything you can do?"

Kiwina continues lumbering towards Rolth and Gothruk at a running shuffle.

(Kiwina moves 25' more this round. He also burns a hero point so the aumakua can cast a longstrider spell next round, which might allow him to reach B7 the following round.)

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Adjusted con: 18 (plant-y)
Bark-like skin
Adjusted AC: 17
Adjusted HP: 35/56
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (3/42) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below d20+8=9 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=16 ; d100=71 ; d100=96 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=5 ;
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 7:53:44 PM
Rolth, somewhat dumbfounded that he is still alive, continues to windmill at the nearest bramble.

glaive = 9
paw = 13
paw = 16, miss chance = 71, dam = 5
bite = 16, miss chance = 96, dam = 5

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.3 minutes remain
Rage 9/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=19 ; d8+1=4 ;
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 10:31:59 PM
(Attack=19, Dmg=4)

Tsak continues to close the distance (move to AB14) and fires another bolt at B7.
This one seems a lot closer to the mark...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 7:03:12 AM
Falco sets off at a dead run to close the distance with those still fighting. {Tripple move to V4}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) -4/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status:Mage armour, Dying d20+1=19 ;
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 7:05:33 AM
Constitution save to stabilise, 1D20+1=19, Gothruk stabilises.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=16 ; d6+2=5 ;
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 7:41:35 AM
Finnian flings the fire in his hand at the Bramble fighting Rolth [Touch Attack= 16, Fire Damage=5] and then moves 30 feet closer to the fight.

[ooc--sorry about yesterday, I've a new schedule and it therew me off. Also used the last produce flame.]

Elyas (Ben A.) (30/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=20 ; d8+1=4 ;
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 10:08:41 AM
Elyas hustles into range and fires his crossbow at the bramble standing over Gothruk

20 to hit, 4 damage

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+4=10 ;
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 7:56:54 PM
Tsak Rezar fires another bolt that misses the Bramble
Finnian throws flaming energy at one of the Brambles and strikes it, killing it!
Elyas fires another bolt at one of the Brambles, which clatters harmlessly off it.
Rolth Niheow in shock at being standing, swings out again, unfortunately missing the Bramble again.
Kiwina draws on his heroic reserves to move faster to help.
Gothruk stops dying.
Falco Ambersier moves to what he believes will be a more advantageous position.

As the second to last Bramble falls dead at Rolth’s feet, the other one howls in anguish and charges Elyas, raising its battleaxe high over it’s head and bringing it down, however Elyas manages to move out of the way at the last moment, and the axe thunks into the ground next to him harmlessly.

Attack against Elyas - 10 (Damage = Miss)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=17 ; d8+1=3 ;
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 8:32:05 PM
(Attack=17, Dmg=3)
Tsak continues to move, though slowing a little (move to AB10) and fires a bolt at the remaining bramble.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (3/42) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below d20+8=16 ; d100=10 ; d20+11=19 ;
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 8:47:19 PM
Rolth angrily stomps towards the sounds of battle, but realizes that he probably isn't going to make it before his last reserves of energy are consumed. He manages to make it to Gothruk's side, where he stands blind "watch" over his fallen comrade...at least for now. He is swaying a little bit, and looks likely to keel over any moment. If anything shrubbery-like approaches, he will take a swing with his glaive.

(Perception = 19 to hear approaching brambles)
(To hit = 16, miss chance = 10, miss)

(This is his last round of rage, after which Rolth will fall unconscious and start bleeding out.)

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.3 minutes remain
Rage 10/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (30/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 11:00:44 PM
Kiwina is torn between helping Elyas or helping Gothruk, but the matter is easily settled by his position. As soon as he feels the spirits making his movement easier, he runs to engage B7. Unfortunately, he is unable to attack this round.

(With the spell and the run feat, he should manage up to 75'.)

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Adjusted con: 18 (plant-y)
Bark-like skin, Adjusted AC: 17
Adjusted HP: 35/56
Adjusted move: 15'
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5
Thursday November 1st, 2018 7:04:44 AM
Falco continues moving fast to get to his unconcious team mate. {AI-8} As he moves many thoughts run threw his mind but chief among them is that he can, in his new fourm, move so much faster!

m{ooc: Triple move}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) -4/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status:Mage armour, Stabalised
Thursday November 1st, 2018 11:25:56 AM
You.. did well... friend...

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+9=10 ; d8+2=4 ;
Thursday November 1st, 2018 12:13:30 PM
Finnian continues to move closer to where his wounded companions are. He fires as he goes. [that's a hard miss] if they are already dead Finnian casts his final spell, CLW on Gothruk [4 HP...]

Elyas (Ben A.) (30/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday November 1st, 2018 12:56:42 PM
Elyas barely dodges out of the way of the last Bramble, and sees out of the side of his vision several allies moving to help. he does what he can to buy some time, stepping back lightly and throwing some sand in the air as he shouts a few arcane words. a dazzling flash of multi-colored light flashes from in front of him, washing over the bramble

((Cast color spray, DC 14 will save for the Bramble, effect depends on his HD))

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks)) d20+2=3 ; d20-2=1 ; d4=4 ;
Thursday November 1st, 2018 6:42:16 PM
Tsak Rezar makes an attack which misses, but moves up to help.
Finnian fires a bolt and moves forward hoping to get to his endangered friends.
Elyas takes a 5ft step away and fires fight lights into the Brambles face.
Rolth Niheow stands guard, looking faint
Kiwina moves up to engage the final Bramble.
Gothruk stabilises through sheer force of will, and speaks a few words, all that he can manage in his current state.
Falco Ambersier moves up to help his fallen comrade Gothruk

The final Bramble does not appear to be giving up, and strikes out at Kiwina before having to make a save against the spell Elyas casts at him, which it fails spectacularly, knocking it spark out for a period of time. You will have to decide what to do with it before it wakes.

Attack against Elyas - Nat 1 (Damage = Miss)

Kiwina (Steve M) (30/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Thursday November 1st, 2018 8:37:12 PM
With an unconscious opponent at his feet, and no other oponents moving, Kiwina considers how best to immobilize the bramble, or whether to deliver a coup de grace. He quickly decides against outright killing the fellow, and sets about trussing it with a rope.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday November 2nd, 2018 12:44:26 AM
Tsak uses his medical kit to see to Gothruk and Rolth's wounds, bandaging any bleeds and making Rolth sit before he falls down.

He calls to the members of the Ag clan to bring water and food for the ailing members of the party.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 2/5 d20+7=17 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=4 ;
Friday November 2nd, 2018 6:48:43 AM
With an enemy between him and Gothruk Falco takes a small step forward and goes back to using his bow, launching a pair of arrows. {Hit: 17/20 Dam: 3/4}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (30/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday November 2nd, 2018 9:48:41 AM
With Carlyn dead, hopefully her influence can be removed from this one. if we can avoid killing him it would be best. Ramsey has shown that brambles are not just monsters.

Elyas looks around the battlefield, looking for anything worth picking up. he retrieves the magic item from the witch's body and checks her for anything else. He is not skilled at healing so leaves that to the more capable party members.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None
Friday November 2nd, 2018 2:15:46 PM
Finnian run to heal

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) -4/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status:Mage armour, Stabalised
Friday November 2nd, 2018 2:25:09 PM
Gothruk relinquishes whatever conciousness he had been able to maintain, falling into turbulent dreams of running through a hedge maze, being chased by thorny viny masses with little dwarf legs.

Why does it always have to be plants? He murmurs bearly audibly.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-3/36) HP | AC: laughable; Status: See below
Friday November 2nd, 2018 7:42:40 PM
Rolth goes down. "Let it be said that I went down fighting..." Rolth sinks to his knees and falls over on his side. His vision would go black if he wasn't already blind.

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Fatigued
Unconscious
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.2 minutes remain
Rage 10/10 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Fight With Carlyn RD 9 (DMS) BATTLE MAP ((Remember, Entangle zones are Difficult Terrain (Double Movement and no Charging!) Thanks))
Friday November 2nd, 2018 7:58:56 PM
Tsak Rezar begins trying to help his allies and bring in the Ag Clan to help
Finnian moves over to his unconcious allies to help them.
Elyas looks over the battlefield for anything of any value.
Rolth Niheow falls unconcious.
Kiwina ties up the unconscious Bramble.
Gothruk allows unconciousness to take him while waiting to be healed.
Falco Ambersier takes a final couple of potshots, missing the unconscious body of the Bramble before realising the enemies are all down.

The Ag Clan comes in with some supplies to help, water and some food and medical kits, however they offer them to you to use on your allies rather than do it themselves.

The enemies are all incapacitated, either dead or unconscious, and rummaging through all their belongings and seeing what there is you discover -

Bracers with a magical Aura
A sickle
A heavy Crossbow
An amulet with a magical Aura
657 gp
Four magical oils
A bag with a magical aura
Five greataxes
A dagger
One Masterwork Leather armour designed for a Minotaur.

You still have two allies and two enemies unconscious. What do you do now?

Kiwina (Steve M) (30/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Friday November 2nd, 2018 11:32:15 PM
Kiwina considers going to tend Gothruk and Rolth, but concludes in his current state this would just be traumatic for the minotaur. Besides, they are being tended. And he feels like just settling in and not moving.

Can't think like that. You're a centaur, not a shrub, he tells himself. The wounded need to be tended, and Caryln's compound needs to be investigated.

He ambles over to secure the other unconscious bramble.

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Adjusted con: 18 (plant-y)
Bark-like skin, Adjusted AC: 17
Adjusted HP: 35/56
In effect: longstrider (1 hr)
Adjusted move: 15'
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 18 (T16/F13) -4/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status:Mage armour, Stabalised
Saturday November 3rd, 2018 4:43:08 PM
Gothruk examines the magical Amulet, but it suddenly turns into vines and starts wrapping him up.
(He's still having bad dreams)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-3/36) HP | AC: laughable; Status: See below
Sunday November 4th, 2018 8:22:15 PM
Rolth dreams of bounding through our tapestry into the Sargrass and fighting foes for the glory of Domi...

(OOC: Still unconscious, but presumably stabilized by the ministrations of his friends.)

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Fatigued 2/8
Unconscious
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.1 minutes remain
Rage 10/10 rounds used (inactive)
Bardic Performance 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 13/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=24 ;
Sunday November 4th, 2018 11:56:24 PM
(Heal: Long Term Care=24)
Tsak is worried about Rolth. He's not exactly sure how the barbarian's rage works, but it seems to extract a huge toll on the liontaur at times.
The half orc sets about seeing that his friend is all right. He starts a fire and uses it to make some herbal tea, creates compresses for the various wounds and generally makes his friend comfortable.
Tsak will ensure that Rolth rests properly for at least half a day, longer if Rolth will submit to it, and that he is fed and hydrated during this time to replenish his energy.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 0/5
Monday November 5th, 2018 7:03:15 AM
Falco continues moving forward to help those that fell.

"If anyone else was injured move close to me please."

Knowing the enemies are down he gets close to Gothruk and Rolth and lets the power of the warper-sar was thought him. To be safe he calls on the last of his power for the day and again lets his teammates be headed.

{Channel: 11hp}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+1=6 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=9 ;
Monday November 5th, 2018 8:59:52 AM
Finnian pulls out the wand of CLW and begins healing his friends.[heal Guthruk= 9, Rolth 16]

Do we wand to heal up a bunch, I just did 4 wandings to get y'all awake.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+10=21 ; d20+10=21 ;
Monday November 5th, 2018 2:32:02 PM
Elyas nods his thanks to Falco as the healing energy washes over him. Much better, thank you Falco

Elyas looks over the cllected assortment of loot and picks up a few of the magical items trying to figure out their use.

Amulet spellcraft: 21
Bracers spellcraft: 21

((GMs, should i roll separately for each item? Is it possible to take 10 on the spellcraft check? and how many should i do at a time? I can't remember how long the process is supposed to take. If it is possible to just sit down and take 10 on all of the items, Elyas can get a 20 on each check))

It's over! The Fight is over!
Monday November 5th, 2018 6:05:44 PM
Tsak Rezar attempts to help Rolth, to ensure that Rolth is healthier.
Finnian uses a wand to heal up the rest of the Petals.
Elyas attempts to look at the magical objects and figure out what they are.
Rolth Niheow stabilises thanks to his friends and allies
Kiwina goes to tie up the bramble. (Can I please have a Survival check for knots?)
Gothruk shifts around in his sleep, fighting some imaginary foe or danger.
Falco Ambersier calls all of the Petals to surround him so he can heal them.

Elyas looks at the magical objects, attempting to determine what they are.

(Rules link - Spellcraft My understanding is you need to cast Identify or Detect Magic, however I feel you would get some idea of the magic involved. It takes 18 seconds, three rounds to do a check, and you can’t really try again without something to change what you know (either someone else aiding your or something changes) I am going to say you cannot take 10, as failure could lead to a misidentifying.)

Elyas manages to figure out that both the Amulet and the Bracers have an Abjuration field around them, and that the Amulet has a more potent one. ((OoC: You’ll need to do it once for each item, and it would take you a few minutes to attempt to figure out each thing. For the Oils, you will figure out exactly what they do if you pass the check))

The rest of the Petals catch their breath as the Ag Clan come filtering back in having heard the fighting finish and that it has died down. Ramsey is amongst them and comes over to the Petals.

“Is the witch dead then?”

He asks in earnest, apparently hopeful that she is gone, anger also flashing across his face.

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+12=24 ;
Monday November 5th, 2018 7:49:51 PM
(roll: survival = 24 for knot tying)

Once the bramble is secure, Kiwina shambles over to Falco to be healed.

I wonder if this is permanent without the witch using a potion. "Ramsey, could I ask you about how your transformation was accomplished?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 6:10:13 AM
Rolth wakes up to darkness, but hears his friends all around him and smiles. "I reckon that Domi still has work for me to do. Thank you, my dear Petals!" With that, he sits back with a sigh of contentment as he sips the herbal tea and waits for the fatigue to subside.

Effect Tracking:
Blinded
Fatigued 3/8
Toros Taur Try (minotaur, +1 Perception and Intimidate) – 8.0 minutes remain
Rage 10/10 rounds used (inactive)
Bardic Performance 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 0/5 d20+8=10 ; d20+8=11 ;
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 6:53:01 AM
"Glad you are back with us Rolth. I have the energy to heal one more person but I would like to hold onto it in case we hit further problems. Oh, the witch is alive over there."

Falco turns and also checks out the items that have been found. Casting detect magic and once he has what he needs he attempts to identify the items. {ooc: and he rolls garbage of a 10 and 11}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resista

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F13) 16/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 9:33:22 AM
Gothruk wakes groggily looking around.

Well that's relief, good to SEE you're still alright Rolth, things looked dicy near the end there. Come to think of it that spell, Mage armour, that protected me really well, I'll have to get a wand of that when next we can rest. Though, I also don't think I could get a wand to work myself... Lions of the Ag, do you know where we could get our friends fixed up? Rolth is blind and Kiwina is a bush. That's assuming Kiwina dosn't want to stay a plantaur?

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+10=19 ;
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 10:36:55 AM
Elyas continues to study the two magical items as those in the party with skill as healers examine the injured. he identifies the type of magic on the amulet and bracers using Detect Magic and then attempts to figure out their function.

spellcraft of 19 on the amulet.

(OOC: still a little confused by the wording of identifying magical items. it says that you use detect magic to identify the items, and that it takes 3 rounds. does that mean that it takes the three rounds as per usual for detect magic, then i make a spellcraft check at the end to see what the properties are? or that after detecting magic it takes another 3 rounds per item? confusing because both things are 3 rounds, but detect magic could be used on many items at once, so it seems slightly different.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 4:27:05 PM
Tsak is feeling much better after Falco's healing magic and knowing that Rolth and Gothruk are on the mend.
The fact that Kiwina is bushed is berry bothersome. Since it stemmed from the witch shouldn't it wear off soon? Tsak decides to leaf it to the scholars to work out and branches out in search of more loot.

The Aftermath
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 4:34:29 PM
Tsak Rezar
Finnian
Elyas continues to look at the magical items to discern more from them.
Rolth Niheow continues resting as his body is aching.
Kiwina finishes his rather good knots, gets healed and then speaks to Ramsey.
Gothruk immediately asks after ways of healing his friends.
Falco Ambersier looks over the magical items, but fails to discern anything of use.

((OoC: My understanding is thusly - You may spend 3 rounds looking over a magical item, at the end of which you get to make a Spellcraft Check to discern it’s magical properties. If you have do not haveDetect Magic you can determine that it is magical (and by extension I always say you can learn the schools too). With Detect Magic you can identify exactly what it does, and with Identify you get a +10 bonus to the check, unfortunately Falco failed on his checks to learn anything, so there is little more you can do until something changes.))

You continue tending to the wounded and looking over the magical items that you found, but finding out little of any use. Ramsey responds to Kiwina.

“Well she forced us to drink a potion of some description… though what appears to have happened to you doesn’t look quite the same as what happened to me and the others… I don’t know if there’s anyway to reverse it.”

The Liontaurs nod to Gothruk, and one of them speaks,

“There should be availability at Chessford, or maybe Wandering Roost… though I don’t know what it’d cost…”

Ramsey then speaks to the assembled Petals.

“I am so sorry for my brethren… she had us under some kind of spell… though that is no excuse… may I ask… do you know anyone who may take us in? I’m sorry to ask more of you… but… we have nowhere else to go…”

((OoC: After a few minutes Kiwina returns to normal. Also, you all Gain 600 XP, for dealing with the fight, especially since you managed to deal with the first round diplomatically))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 7:50:18 PM
"Did someone gag the witch too? I for one have no interest in hearing her cackle again. Maybe you could search the ruins for clues to her nefarious plot. Who knows, maybe she is but a minion of a greater power." Rolth looks forward to the day that he can see these wondrous magical items that everyone is talking about. In the meantime, it looks like he thinks the tea is quite good.

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 8:01:52 PM
Kiwina talks to Ramsey in a soft voice, because he doesn't want to upset the captured brambles if he's wrong, "As I recall, before the fight the Ag said something about the brambles being different but still being taurs. Maybe they could find a home here. We'll do what we can. . . But you -- you belong with the Rose. You aren't thinking of leaving, are you? What about Amaretto in Chessford?"

Louder, he says, "Wait. The witch is still alive?", thinking he heard someone say that.

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In effect: longstrider (~50 min)
Adjusted move: 60'
Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have no more spells today
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OOC:
Someone already added XP to the party tracker.
Adding loot to the loot sheet. (Mark, I may need an explanation of some of the fields.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 1:10:04 AM
Tsak wonders whether he added too much medicinal brandy to Rolth's herbal tea?
He's also very happy to see Kiwina returning to his normal self.

Gagging the witch is a great idea, I'll check on that. Her being alive is a good thing I think, but it adds complications. What do we do with her?

He then decides to take Esmerelda for a walk through the ruins to see what else the witch was up to and to think about Ramsey's question of a home for the brambles.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 0/5 d20+3=20 ; d20+9=25 ;
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 7:31:14 AM
Falco is frustrated by his inability to identify the items mumbling that his connection to the arcane is weak at best now. Instead he goes and check the bonds, or ties them if no one else did, on the witch. {ooc: Survival 20}

That done he turns to the others. "We need to search the area, I am pretty good at spotting things but I would rather someone stay with me, best not to be caught alone if something is laying in wait."

{Perception Searching Ruins: 25}
{ooc: If it is a larger area I can take 10 for 19}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resista

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8+1=2 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=8 ;
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 8:40:02 AM
Finnian continues to heal using the wand. [Kiwina = 9, Rolth = 13, Gothruk = 13, Tsak = 14, Finnian =10]

CLW Wand charges - 19/50

[did I. Do. OK?]

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 10:04:27 AM
Elyas continues looking at the amulet Almost there, I think I've got it now

After he finishes his examnation of the amulet he looks up and listens to the til end of the conversation about the witch
We should bring her back to answer for her crimes. who would judge her actions on this island?

I probably should have just killed her... now that we're not fighting her it gets complicted... one stab of a knife and everything would have been so much simpler...

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 11:05:08 AM
Thank you for your assistance Finnian, I feel like I wasn't almost stabbed to death a couple minutes ago. Ha ha ha!

How far are these places, Chessboard, wondering roost? Are they places we would be welcome? Gothruk asks the Ag

If they were under spell then it fidn't cease when she fell, I don't understand Magic enough to know another way to such an effect. Maybe when I have seen more of the world and understand it's workings then I could save those folks rather then being forced fight for my very life. He tells this to Ramsay, he also nods along when it is suggested that he stay along side us aboard our ship.

I shall come with you Falco.

Make sure no one eats the witch till we get back.

The Aftermath
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 6:03:26 PM
Tsak Rezar also talks about ensuring the Witch can’t talk.
Finnian continues healing the rest of his party, looking to make sure they are all well again.
Elyas tries to find a break through with the amulet, and laments not finishing off the witch when he could.
Rolth Niheow seems more concerned with the witch than with anything else.
Kiwina seems surprised that the witch is still alive while he begins to return to normal, and shows concern for Ramsey.
Gothruk helps Falco search the ruins.
Falco Ambersier checks on the witch, then begins searching the ruins that you are in for anything of interest.

Upon closer inspection the witch is near death. It doesn’t look like she will survive much longer without some form of healing. She is unconscious and not speaking. Her wounds are very grave.

As Falco and Gothruk search the ruins they find very little of interest. They find some signs that the ruins have been lived in by Carlyn and her Brambles, using it as a base of operations, with a surface with a map on it, that shows where they have been causing trouble. It looks like they were planning on stepping up the attacks soon, but you have put an end to that in no uncertain terms.

Ramsey responds to Kiwina.

“No of course I won’t leave… but… my fellow Brambles won’t be welcome back home on the Minotaur isle… we are for lack of a better word, freaks. Though I am glad to see you getting better Kiwina. It is a good thing you were not cursed to remain this way. Again, I am sorry that my brethren attacked you and were so… reliant on her… it saddens me to think their minds have been lost to her machinations.”

The Ag Clan continue to help out, they move around the ruins, securing the area some more, and respond to Gothruk’s questions about how far away these places are. The comment that between all of you (themselves included) you have plenty of supplies, even though the journey will take a little bit longer with one member of your party blinded.

You need only let them know you are ready to go, and you can head off to wherever you choose.

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=19 ;
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 8:19:53 PM
If no one else has, Kiwina will tend the witch (heal = 19), although he has misgivings about keeping her and two devoted bramble followers prisoner together. He asks the Ag lesder, "If we left these two bramble minotaurs here, without armor or weapons, what would you do?"

As for where to go, once the ruins are explored and secure, and the party is rested, he thinks the party should head back to the Rose, and find someone who can help Rolth. (Perhaps Carlyn could, but he would not trust her to do so.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 9:05:47 PM
Rolth replies to Ramsey, "I for one do not think that you are freaks. Perhaps the agency behind your change is unusual, but it seems that Domi is testing us, to see whether we will accept different forms of taurhood as one and the same. Here on this very isle, we saw young taurs who were of more than one type. I firmly believe that we are on a path to reunite taurdom, and that one day we will all be Noble again in more than spirit."

To his fellow Petals, he asks, "What if these fellows were to swear service to us, forswearing the sins of the their past, and take up arms in the service of all that is right and good? Would you accept such oaths, freely given?"

Also, I wonder whether the witch back in Pym or maybe a priest there might be able to heal my sight. It is somewhat disconcerting..."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday November 8th, 2018 2:19:15 AM
I'm up for that Rolth, if these two make the appropriate changes to their attitudes then they can learn to sail the Rose under Captain Kiwina and First Mate Ramsey.

Tsak agrees that heading back to the Rose and heading to a town so they can find a healer for Rolth and a magistrate for the witch is the way to go.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 0/5 d20=19 ;
Thursday November 8th, 2018 6:31:41 AM
"As I have changed so much I cannot say that others cannot as well. I agree with Tsak, if they want to reform and join the crew they can be taught to sail and help the Petals as we help others.."

He also checks Rolth's eyes to see if there is anything he can do. {ooc: Can I tell what would be needed to help him? Rolled a 19 and have +6 in Arcane/history/nature/religion}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+7=17 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=21 ;
Thursday November 8th, 2018 7:47:30 AM
[Spellcraft, Bracers 17, Amulet 22, Oils 11, bag 21]
Whule the others secure the area and check on the witch Finnian sits down with some of the magical items and attempts to decern what they do.

My understanding is that we can retry failed Spellcraft checks the following day.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+4=8 ; d20+8=19 ;
Thursday November 8th, 2018 9:50:49 AM
I have trouble believing they will change their ways so hastily, they had their reasons to do what they did. My question is what has changed that would make them change their own path. If anything they would be in a better position because we would not expect an attack or betrayal.
Also, they tried to kill me with crossbows and axes...

I am not a scholar, and my travelling are only beginning can you tell me about chessford and wandering roost? Which would be more in need of stoic adventures, and which has better drink!

Gothruk helps lead Rolth back to the Rose for travel. Hopefully the Ag will show us off. He'll also steal any cooking ingredients from the plantaurs base of operations if he sees any he recognises. Perception=19, Profession Cook=8

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday November 8th, 2018 10:39:50 AM
If Elyas still hasn't been able to Identify the amulaet and bracers, he will hang on to them and continue to look at them on the Rose a little later.

"Ramsey has become a great member of our crew, I see no reason why we shouldn't give these others the same chance. they were under magical compulsion, which I know the pain of all too well...

Elyas' face looks dark as he says that. "the witch needs to be held accountable for what she has done. she has taken these Taurs' lives from them, as surely as she had killed them. After being transformed and then forced to do her bidding, how can they just go back to their old lives? We've seen just how accepting the locals are of anything new or different...

The Aftermath
Thursday November 8th, 2018 7:35:59 PM
Tsak Rezar agrees that the two remaining Brambles could be put to good use on the Rose
Finnian checks over the magical objects to see if he can figure out what they do.
Elyas express some concern that the Brambles will not be accepted.
Rolth Niheow speaks kinds words to Ramsey and about the other Brambles.
Kiwina tends to the Witch’s wounds, and inquires of the Ag Clan leader.
Gothruk expresses concern that the two remaining Brambles are not to be trusted.
Falco Ambersier inspects Rolth’s now useless eyes, unfortunately discovering very little. His eyes are perfectly functional, they are just not working. This is clearly the work of magic you know it would need magic to undo it.

((OoC: With regards to Spellcraft checks being repeatable, I have always understood it like a Knowledge check. You either know it or you don’t, repeating it won’t teach you anything new (having said that, if you can come up with a good reason you should get another check, i.e. having access to additional books/colleagues etc then I will allow a second check). You cannot discover what it actually does without Detect Magic, which is where it states you can do it once a day. If anyone is actually expending a Spell slot for Detect Magic or Identify can you state it somewhere, as so far I cannot see anyone has done so (just want to make sure I’m not missing someone saying they’ve done it.) Sorry for the wordy response))

The Ag Clan leader says that they would most likely just leave them here to fend for themselves. He’s not sure if they would be accepted anywhere as their not really Taur, or at least not pure Taur. They are all for rescuing their cursed brethren but he doesn’t really know where they can go from here.

The Witch, though she was near death is stabilised and still tied up well enough to be carried back to the Rose for your onward journey.

The Ag Clan explain to Gothruk that Chessford is the only town on the Liontaur isle, and the Wander’s Roost is a tavern within it where several locals frequent. So where do you choose to go?

Finninan please read - Highlight to display spoiler: {The amulet and bracers both have an Abjuration aura around them, with the Amulet having the stronger one. The Bag has a very weak Transmutation aura around it. Without magical assistance you will not be able to tell anything more from these items.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below
Thursday November 8th, 2018 10:30:13 PM
Rolth recalls that he is carrying some manacles and offers them up to help restrain the witch. He asks of the Ag chieftain, "Do you have among you a shaman or priest that might heal my sight?"

Regardless, Rolth thinks the party should go back to Pym, to report the news of this victory and return to our ship. There might also be a priest there who could help him, or maybe the goodberry-planting witch will show us some favor. Otherwise, we can return to Chessford, which is likely to have someone able to help.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday November 9th, 2018 1:12:32 AM
Tsak thinks that returning to Chessford with the witch makes the most sense and is also the best option to find someone who can restore Rolth's sight. He votes for sailing straight there on the Rose.

He's still happy to give the two new brambles a chance, but as the party is effectively two members down then any sign of insubordination would be the end of the beautiful friendship.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 0/5
Friday November 9th, 2018 7:09:37 AM
"It seems we have done what we can here. Pym and then Chessford unless something else comes up is my vote."

{ooc: I thought you could do a spellcraft check once a day on an item.}
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1st Bane (DC 14), Xcause fear (DC 14),X XCure light woundsX (d), Xdoom (DC 14)X
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Friday November 9th, 2018 8:03:14 AM
[ooc--detect magic is one of the orisons that I always have prepared along with create water so I will use detect magic. "When using detect magic or identify to learn the properties of magic items, you can only attempt to ascertain the properties of an individual item once per day. Additional attempts reveal the same results". CRB pg 106.as for why I guess if you don't know you could say that you are studying the auras more, though I could see a case being made if you misidentify the item you wouldn't get a second chance,but why would you try again anyway.]

Finnian stows his bow in it's quiver, and having finished healing the other party members returns to Rolth.
"The journey back will not be any easy one without your sight. Please, if you will, allow me to guide you." he rests his hand on the proud taurus shoulder and will guide him wherever the group deems that they should go.
"Adventuring further would be foolhardy, I think Chessford or Pym both are good options."

I vote for the closer option.

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Friday November 9th, 2018 9:28:19 AM
"I would say we should look up Cassia and see if she knows anywhere the brambles would be at home," Kiwina mentions, "but she's at the Violet Keep and Minotaur Isle is probably the last place these fellows want to be seen."

"Seriously, though, should we wait for them to heal up enough to walk them out of here, or leave them? I'm for taking Caryln to the authorities, and don't mind taking her out before she can walk."

Kiwina agrees that they have to go back to Pym to find the Rose. From there Chessford would be closest, but is not their only option for looking for help for Rolth.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday November 9th, 2018 10:23:38 AM
(OOC: Elyas is using detect magic, I believe I stated that on my second attempt to ID the items after you explained it the first time. though if you didn't see that line that would explain why it is taking him so long to get any info!)

"Our two priorities should be to get Carlyn to the authorities and getting our companion his sight back. Would there be any place in Chessford tha could handle incarcerating a powerful witch? i don't like the risk of her just getting out again using mind control abilities. if we're not going to take justice into our own hands (not that I'm against doing that mind you), we have to be sure that it will be done properly."

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Friday November 9th, 2018 12:01:54 PM
To pym to get the Rose, then Chessford for justice and recovery!

To Chessford!
Friday November 9th, 2018 6:22:50 PM
Tsak Rezar votes Chessford
Finnian aids Rolth in heading towards the Rose
Elyas express concern about the ability to hold Carlyn.
Rolth Niheow votes for Pym or Chessford
Kiwina votes for Pym to recover the Rose and turning Carlyn over to the authorities.
Gothruk says Pym then Chessford.
Falco Ambersier votes for Pym then Chessford

((OoC: Sorry, if you did mention using Detect Magic I did miss it. As for Zeke’s response, if you are using the spell you can try once a day, if you’re NOT (i.e. just using flat Spellcraft) you can only try once, sorry for any misunderstanding. Based on the fact I missed it, I will say you have managed to identify everything, as between you, you each have passed enough rolls to figure out what everything is.))

The magical loot is as follows - Bracers of Armour (+1), Amulet of Natural Armour (+2), Oil of Cure Serious Wounds, two Oils of Cure Moderate Wounds and one of Protection from Energy, the bag is a magic based Tanglefoot bag.

The Ag Clan nod their assent, and will help you carry the Brambles back to Pym as needed and help maintain a guard around Carlyn, who between being gagged and tied up would be incapable of magic even if she were awake.

Your journey back to the Rose is uneventful, which is a welcome respite. Along the way Ramsey constantly apologises for his Bramble friends almost to the point of being a little annoying, he also heaps thanks on you for giving two of them a chance. He does express some concern as to what will happen to the rest of the Brambles for now, but admits it is something to be discussed with those who sent you on this mission.

Once you are back on the Rose, the two other Brambles apologise for their behaviour and explain Carlyn was controlling them with one of her magical items, that seems to have stopped working, but the last vestiges of control were still over them when you defeated her, a quick bonk on the head seems to have seen them right though. They thank you for the offer to allow them to work on the ship, and immediately get to work learning. Though neither of them have any experience, they begin learning in earnest to try and figure out exactly what they need to do, asking questions and constantly trying to improve as you head back towards Chessford.

After a the journey is nearing its end, you see in the distance the town of Chessford, and with it, arrive your hopes of curing Rolth and getting Carlyn locked up.

((OoC: Please take the time over the weekend to do a bit of RP. If you want to post more than once please do, then back again on Monday we will snap to the last scene or two to conclude the module.))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below
Saturday November 10th, 2018 11:14:18 AM
"Thank you Finnian, a guiding hand from my WLA brother is always a good thing, and doubly so in my current state. It is friends like you that keep me from despair despite this affliction. I must admit a bit of...concern that I might prematurely end up like our retired acquaintance back at the Wanderers Roost.

That sounds like quite a haul of loot. Any thoughts on how best to distribute it? Also, where did that interesting scepter go?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Saturday November 10th, 2018 11:23:09 AM
(OOC: Updated the loot sheet with the magic items)

As the group travels back to Pym, Kiwina's excitement begins to grow. It is now clear that he was uncomfortable being so far inland, and he admits as much when he mentions that his connection with the spirits is stronger near the water. Helping Rolth through the trees (okay, so he's only watching those who can navigate the trees themselves help Rolth. . .) and over the rough terrain is slow and frustrating, but that is no match for his growing cheerfulness.

While traveling, he also talks about the division of the party's gains. Without trying to direct who gets what, he mentions, "Those bracers would probably be good for Rolth or Gothruk. They are our main fighters, and don't have much for armor. . . Tsak is also a figher, and not as tough by nature as us taurs. Maybe the amulet would work better for him than for us." Personally, he would like to carry one of the potions, perhaps Protection from Energy. "In any case, all all of the magical items seem to be useful. I don't sell them."

Once at the ship, his main concern is keeping the new brambles occupied with tasks that give them no time to spend with or near Carlyn as the party sails back to Chessford. Carlyn should be bound and gagged in a secure location, stripped of any potential spell components, and checked on regularly. Kiwina stays above deck, though, more concerned with the sailing.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Saturday November 10th, 2018 12:50:01 PM
[b] Rolth my dear friend your wits and claws are far too sharp for you to end up like those old soldiers any time in the next few decades.

As for items I wouldn't mind that fancy Amulet, I've shared my weakness being my disappointing defence however between mage armour and that I wiillfeel I might be able to properly act as a wall. Taking hits alongside Rolth. I was going to buy a wand of Mage armour at next convenience, and see who would be able to use the thing.

As for how we could share the loot I can only think of two ways. We keep a ledger of all the loot we've got and record how much each person has taken from it, any items wanted by more than one person are given to the one who has taken the least.
Otherwise we keep it flexible and work it out as things come as we've been doing so far, it avoids a lot of paperwork but could lead to infighting at some point when both myself and Tsak really want the feather boa of piano mastery.

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Saturday November 10th, 2018 10:29:44 PM
"Sorry, Gothruk, I don't know where we'd fit a piano on the Rose."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below
Sunday November 11th, 2018 11:08:16 AM
Rolth likes the free-spirited "work it out as we go along" method. He notes that anyone who wears armor will not benefit from the bracers. The bracers also will not stack with mage armor. Right now, of our front liners and switch-hitters, Rolth has the worst AC (12-14) and Gothruk is not permitted to wear armor.. All of our martial types benefit from wearing no heavier than medium armor, and Rolth as a charge-monkey most of all. Rolth isn't sure where all that leave us, but wanted to share his thoughts re the factors at play. Probably best for Gothuk to get the amulet, since the rest of us can eventually acquire better armor.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Sunday November 11th, 2018 11:35:15 PM
Finnian laughs along with the others at Gothruk's jokes and enjoys the lighthearted walk back. He takes in the sights and sounds of the forest as he is the eyes for both himself and Rolth.

"Surely we will find someone who can help heal your sight. I think retirement is a ways off for you yet. As for the loot I don't see any reason for me to take anything. While they would be helpful I generally try to stay far away from the fighting"

If they pass by the trees that seemed like the could be slumbering treants he goes out of his way to say a prayer to Maab for them and to ask them for guidance on his next adventure.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday November 12th, 2018 12:38:41 AM
Tsak's happy go lucky nature means that he's comfortable working out loot as it becomes available.

I'm fine with you having the amulet as I spend the best part of most fights at bow range while you charge in. But that means I get first dibs on the feather boa.

Tsak wonders whether he can train Esmerelda to carry healing oils and potions to other party members as required. He spends some time aboard the Rose trying to send the cat to various party members but all he receives in return are haughty and unamused feline stares. In the end he gives up and drops a line over the edge of the boat, trying to catch a fish.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 0/5 d20+7=27 ;
Monday November 12th, 2018 8:42:29 AM
As they travel Falco spends his time doing what he can to help with the ship and keep things moving quickly and cleanly. {Prof Sailor: 27!!!} In his down time he spends time preying and looking for ways to help Rolth. Unfortunatly he finds little success and tells him as much.

"Rolth, I am sure that if I were more advanced in my connection with the Warper-sar I could bring back you sight. In time I will if no one else can but our hope is with a more experienced cleric I think. Its kind of a shame, I would love to show off what a sailor I have become?"

Regarding the magic items. "Clearly those items are meant to bolster our front ranks. I would take one of the oils of cure moderate wounds, if I am low on magic or the situation is right it would be good to get someoen back in the fight."

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Monday November 12th, 2018 9:00:30 AM
Gothruk happily takes the amulet of natural armor. Thankyou friends, with Sable gone I fear I have large boots to fill in the front-line, even for a Minotaur.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday November 12th, 2018 10:25:46 AM
Elyas finishes identifying the magical items and hands them out as he is explaining what they each are.

These will definitely come in handy for our fighters. we have almost lost you guys a few times already, you need all the protection you can get! the rest of us like ot hide behind you, and we need you to stay up and fighting!

As they load up on the ship, Elyas sits off to one side, keeping an eye on the new Taurs. He believes that they were acting under compulsion, but he is still concerned that that doesn't automatically mean they were nice folk to begin with. He will want to make sure they are good taurs before leaving them to have free reign of the ship.

Docking at Chessford
Monday November 12th, 2018 1:31:48 PM
Tsak Rezar spends the majority of the journey back relaxing, and trying to train his rather untrainable Esmerelda.
Finnian helps Rolth and takes the time to pray to Maab for help moving forward.
Elyas keeps a close eye on the new Deckhands, being prudent to ensure that they are watched closely as they prove themselves.
Rolth Niheow thanks Finnian for the help and discusses the loot, and notes that Gothruk would be the best person have the Amulet.
Kiwina ensures the Brambles are kept working during your journey to Chessford and also continues conversing with his fellow Petals.
Gothruk talks about how best to split the loot and how he would also like the Amulet of Natural Armour
Falco Ambersier laments his inability to heal Rolth’s sight, and hopes that you can find someone who is capable of healing his eyes soon.

As the Rose arrives in Chessford, you see on the docks as you approach Gynm, the man who sent you on this mission, apparently waiting for you to return, obviously having been told that the Rose was inbound. He waves at you all as you come ashore, and smiles as he sees you have apparently been successful.

“Well met! I see you have brought the Witch and some of her servants back! Very good! Guards!!” He calls for a few guards to take the Brambles and Carlyn herself away while he continues to talk to you.

“I see that you have decided to employ a couple of these Bramble fellows as well. I trust that you will be able to keep them in line. As for these others, they will go on trial with Carlyn. Speaking of that, myself and Chief Eldorn would like to speak to you tomorrow just before noon if you would, see your side of events and what happened, before we make any determinations in what to do about Carlyn and the other Brambles. If you would meet us at my home, we would be most appreciative.”

He gives you directions to his home and with that, bids you farewell, giving you approximately 24 hours to decide what to do.

How do you spend your 24 hours?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36) HP | AC: 10; Status: See below
Monday November 12th, 2018 4:44:11 PM
Rolth for one is happy to meet with Gnym and the Chief tomorrow. He continues, "Sir Gnym, perhaps in your wisdom you can guide me to one who can aid me. For I have lost my sight in the battle, and we do not seem to have the power ourselves to overcome this foul magic. Do you know someone here who can help?"

Assuming that Gnym knows of someone, Rolth would like to go visit them immediately, with help from one or more of the Petals.

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Monday November 12th, 2018 9:28:29 PM
Kiwina would be happy to help Rolth, and can ask at the WLA if Gnym doesn't have a suggestion.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 3:04:57 AM
Tsak's cunning plan:
- stick with Rolth and do what he can to get his sight back
- relax with a few calming ales, a hearty roast meal and a comfortable bed
- be presentable by mid-day to see what lies in store for the petals next...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 7:26:37 AM
Falco walks to Gnyn and extends a feather covered hand. {ooc: I assume a owl man showing up would be a bit of a surpise.}

"I look different but this is Falco, the former wizard. I would like to discuss these brambles that we have brought back a little. They are not bad or evil and the witch used them and even changed their form. I understand the need for trial as they did act against societ but I would like to speak on their behalf to the judge. Honestly some of the other petals may want to as well." he pauses to consider his next comment but decides to go forward with it "The brambles are taur if that is what they began us just as I was born a halfling and now look differently they were born Taur. They need to be judged fairly and, when found innocent, accepted into society. As the warper-sar changed me the witch changed them."

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d4=1 ;
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 7:42:57 AM
-Finnian will continue to guide Rolth
-Report into WLA about the events, and while not as well versed as others attempts to weave a tale that would do their battles justice.
-Crafts 1 arrow.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 9:47:12 AM
Elyas takes some time to make himself presentable, and cleans his clothing and equipment. he then flops down for a nice long nap for half of the day, happy to be done with that rather difficult confrontation with the witch. it has only reminded him of the evils that are possible with the arcane, especially enchantment and compulsion magics. He is angry at what happened and spends some time wrestling with whether he should have killed Carlyn when he had a chance in the heat of battle.

Why is it justified to kill a combatant in a fight, but mere seconds later it is not? one more hit with my knife or a bolt to the chest and she would be gone and I would be thanked for defeating a dangerous foe. but wait until after saving my comrades and it would have been murder. where is the line?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 10:38:36 AM
Gothruk goes out looking for a wand of Mage armour. As he dislikes the current situation with Rolth being blind he also does some reasurch on maybe getting potions/scrolls/wands that could help avoid these situations later on.

The Debrief.
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 8:56:46 PM
Tsak Rezar takes the time and relaxes, preparing himself for the meeting the next day.
Finnian will also help guide Rolth before reporting to the WLA.
Elyas waxes Philosophical.
Rolth Niheow immediately goes out to seek out someone to heal his eyes
Kiwina aids Rolth, suggesting other possibilities if the first plan doesn’t work.
Gothruk looks out for some magical items and anything else that’ll help protect from these sorts of things again.
Falco Ambersier offers his voice to help aid the Brambles when they come before the Chief tomorrow.

During the 24 hours you have spare you all go about several tasks that you choose to do.

Tsak arrives feeling refreshed at Gynm’s house.

Finnian goes to the WLA to inform them of what has happened after dropping Rolth off to a healer.

Elyas thinks about where the line is.

Rolth thankfully finds someone to heal his eyes ((It costs 150gp))

Kiwina helps Rolth find a healer, who is capable of healing Rolth’s eyes.

Gothruk manages to find a merchant who can sell some scrolls of Cure Blindness/Deafness for 375gp each, there are up to three available.

Falco offers his voice, and Gynm nods thoughtfully. “Yes, I’m sure it’ll be helpful. We will talk more tomorrow with the Chief… we will have some questions that we can answer all together.

The next day you come to Gynm’s house, which is a nicer house than most of the others, and you are guided into a dining room, along one side is Gynm and Chief Eldorn, an older liontaur with a large blonde mane, sitting in the middle of the table with a cup of water in front of both of them, Gynm indicates the chairs on the other side of the table, there is a seat and a cup of water for each of you.

Once you are seated, Gynm clears his throat and Eldorn speaks, he has a low gruff voice.

“So, you are the ones that defeated Carlyn. Tell me what happened.”

Once each of you has spoken about what happened, he nods for a moment, as if thinking.

“What of these… Brambles? Or Bramble...taurs?” As he says the word “Brambletaurs” he seems to have a measure of disdain for using the word “Taur” on the end of “Bramble.” Gynm looks a little unsure of the disdain.

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 9:53:48 PM
"What of the brambles?" Kiwina repeats, not so much repeating the question as trying to understand what the chief is asking. "They are taurs, although manipulated both magically and mentally by the witch. I could not say what they were like before she changed them, but believe they were and are just as good or bad as anyone you might meet."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 10:30:40 PM
Tsak, who is used to being seen as a 'half-orc' first, and Tsak second (if at all) is not happy at the direction the chief seems to be taking. He wonders whether what he's seeing is part of the root problem that plagues the taur races?

It would be overly simplistic to see the group as the defining characteristic. These are individuals. They have strengths and weaknesses, like we all do. You do yourself and your people a disservice if you dismiss them out of hand because of the group that you have decided that they belong to. Ramsey has been a boon to the Petals, as have Maurice and Sebastian in the short time we have known them. That is who and what they are, not a bunch of 'insert tribe here' for you to dismiss en masse!

Red-faced the half-orc tries to fade into the background now that he's said his piece. He slips into the (large) shadows cast by his tauric friends and hopes he hasn't started a war...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+9=24 ;
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 7:00:27 AM
Rolth is overjoyed to have his sight back, and rushes around to every bright and colorful thing in wonder. Upon joining the others at Gnym's house, Rolth picks up where his fellow Petals left off. "Chief, I know that they are new and unusual, but the brambletaurs do seem to be taurs after all. These fellows were manipulated, magically and otherwise, by the evil witch Caryln, but are still taurs for all that. I think that these times are a test set before us, to see whether the various taurs can overcome their differences and once again be united in Domi's service. And regain our Noble status! Look at the children being born now that are mixed--strange to us, but one step closer to Domi's ideal! I encourage and entreat you to give these new taurs a chance to prove themselves. And in the process, give us a chance to follow Domi's path. What say you?"

(Diplomacy = 24)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 9:22:36 AM
A little bit of weariness never hurt anyone and I think this situation could use some. Less so for what they are but more so that we don't know how they think quiet yet. Carlin used Magic yes but there could be sone loyal to her. That and we have no evidence that the spells are gone. I would perhaps have them magically tested, maybe by a Paladin who can detect evil. After that I would be willing to accept them into any part of Taur society that they want to be in.
Also, I prefer plantaurs to brambletaurs, but that's just me....
Gothruk steps back after sharing his report.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 9:48:34 AM
After the others have spoken, Elyas quietly interjects "We all have our scars, sir. Some are more visible than others. they may change the path of our lives, but they do not define us. it is the same with the Brambles I think..."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=9 ;
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 10:16:52 AM
Falco lets the others speak before joining in. He speaks quietly once he has the chiefs attention, hoping to tie thing ogether.

"My companions have put things well but please indulge me for one more moment if you would." he swivels his head a bit before continuing "In the Wold the biggest constant is change. We all change with time, the races change, the diving powers change and our hearts change over time. Not long ago I was a halfling but, thanks to helping usher in change, now I am what is known as a beastman.
I was wild in my youth and now want to help to better the Wold."

"These taurs were taurs and now are bramble as well. You can judge them no more on this then you can a dog by its breed or taur for its color. Palomino or chestnut or bramble the soul is the soul."

"Their actions were bad but they were not their own and we must believe in redemption."

{diplomacy: 9- son of biscuit!}

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 3:44:52 PM
Finnian listens intently and thinks about his own mixed heritage. He believes that the others have done a nice job of articulating what happened.

The Debrief part II
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 7:25:02 PM
Tsak Rezar gets passionate as he defends the Brambles.
Finnian remains quiet, ruminating on his own existence.
Elyas speaks very quietly of a bad past.
Rolth Niheow speaks of Domi’s ideals, and talks of how they were magically manipulated.
Kiwina defends the Brambles, irrespective of what has happened.
Gothruk admits that some of them may still be loyal to Carlyn, and even goes so far as to suggest the remaining Brambles be double checked.
Falco Ambersier speaks, sounding clever, but perhaps not having quite the impact he was hoping for.

Eldorn looks over the group, thinking deeply. But not saying anything for quite sometime.

“I was asking more what happened with them, but I have gotten some understanding. They were controlled by this Carlyn, possibly, or certainly mostly, by magic. I assume you are all in agreement with that?”

He seems to pause for a moment before taking a sip of his water.

“What of the Witch Carlyn? Do you know by what manner she used to control them?”

DC 15 Knowledge (Arcana) Check Highlight to display spoiler: {She was using the magical rod she attempted to use at the end of the battle, but was out of charge and made useless.}

At this point, Gynm speaks up for the first time. “What do you think we should do with her?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 7:58:58 PM
"I for one would like to know more about her motives. We do not know whether she serves some greater power of evil. We also heard that she specifically wanted to kill us, the Eight Petaled Rose, and that is a mystery to me. The only motivation I can think of is what we did to a plant in the Taurnament, but that seems a rather vitriolic response. As for her broader ambitions, why come here to conquer, as her maps show clearly showed as her intention? I think there is some deeper current at work here, but do not yet understand it. Perhaps a response to the changes wrought by the Sarr? Anyway, I suggest that we find those answers before determining her fate. Absent some mitigating circumstance, however, I would not see her death as being too harsh a punishment for her crimes, including employing foul undead to attack peaceable citizens of this isle."

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 8:41:34 PM
In response to the specific question that was asked, Kiwina says, "Sir, they have told us she had a magical device that controlled them. I only know that shortly after she was incapacitated, they seemed to rscover themselves." He also agrees with and is willing to elaborate upon Rolth's account of the battle at Pym.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=24 ;
Thursday November 15th, 2018 6:31:00 AM
{Arcane: 24}

"As was said it was a rod of some sort but it was spent when we got to her and we could not determine the exact nature. Whatever it was required the use of the rod and her being concious so its effects ended quickly and there was a dramatic change in the brambles. Honestly, I regret that we kill some of their numbers in ignorance."

{ooc: Assuming you mean a Rod in classic Pathfinder terms would it not regain its power over time? If so I would like to examine it unless it self destructed or somthing.}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=21 ;
Thursday November 15th, 2018 10:41:33 AM
know arcana = 21

"During the battle I was able to get very close to Carlyn and saw her attempt to use a rod-like device. I believe it was that device that let her control the Taurs." After the previous line of questioning, Elyas has started using and emphasizing the word Taur instead of Bramble. "As the battle came to a close, she attempted to use it one more time before I downed her but whatever magic it used had run out. The Taurs came to themselves shortly after she fell, though it is not clear if that was because she fell unconscious or because her rod ran out of power. It is also not clear to me whether the rod will be usable again in the future, but that is a risk I would avoid taking if at all possible. I would strongly request that the rod be destroyed.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+4=14 ;
Thursday November 15th, 2018 2:52:23 PM
[know arcana=14,fail]

"sounds right Elyas" Finnian adds without really adding anything.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday November 15th, 2018 6:44:19 PM
Tsak is very happy that the rest of the petals seem to share his views on accepting folks who are different. He kind of knew this anyway, but it feels good to have it spoken aloud.
He remains quiet as the conversation has turned to the details of how Caryln's magic worked. On this he has little idea or interest.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday November 15th, 2018 6:47:26 PM
(Subbing for Gothruk)
Gothruk too remains silent as the discussion wanders thru the details of the witch's magic.
He's feeling a little queasy and is trying to remember what he ate and drank in town last night...

The Debrief part II
Thursday November 15th, 2018 8:02:44 PM
Tsak Rezar sits and listens, happy with the discussion.
Finnian allows those that understood more of the magic at work to talk.
Elyas notes that he specifically saw Carlyn trying to use a Rod, that seemed to be how she was controlling the Brambletaurs.
Rolth Niheow wishes to take a closer look at the Witch, and perhaps interrogate her, to find out more about what she was doing.
Kiwina notes that there was definitely a magical compulsion that forced the Brambletaurs to fight for Carlyn.
Gothruk sits and listens, though perhaps not quite as comfortably as he once was.
Falco Ambersier explains that he saw a magical item, but it was out of charge.

((OoC: Sorry, my mistake, I didn’t mention it the Rod would have crumbled to dust at the end of the fight… my bad!))

Both Eldorn and Gynm listen quietly to the responses, Eldorn snorting slightly at the constant usage of the word “Taurs” to describe the Brambletaurs. He apparently does not share the open mindedness of Gynm.

It is Gynm who speaks first, and with great confidence.

“We will speak to and interrogate the witch before deciding finally what to do with her. Your testimony is appreciated, and will allow Eldorn and I to make a decision as to what to do with her once it comes to her sentencing. IF, and I stress IF it is decided that execution is the route we end up going down because, as you said her crimes are both great and grave, would you like to be there, or would you prefer to put all this nastiness behind you?”

Eldorn frowns at the mention of stressing the word “If”. A hard look comes over his face as execution is mentioned.

((Sense Motive check DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {It would appear that Eldorn is definitely for executing Carlyn, and dislikes the idea of her being let off with simple imprisonment.}))

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=5 ;
Thursday November 15th, 2018 8:44:51 PM
(Sense Motive=5 Fail)
Tsak is unable to determine if Gynm and Eldorn are in agreement or not. Inwardly he shrugs, that's their problem.

The young half-orc feels torn on the question of attendance at the (possible) execution. He doesn't really want to be there, and assumes there are better things that the petals could be doing. Smiting foes would be one example, others involve ale. He does however feel like maybe the petals 'should' be there as leaders in the community. After wrestling with his thoughts for a few minutes he comes down on the side of the community.

If it comes to it then I will attend the execution. Not to celebrate the death, but to support those in the community who must make such heavy decisions.

Kiwina (Steve M) (41/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=19 ;
Thursday November 15th, 2018 10:43:22 PM
(Sense motive = 19)

"Personally, I have no need to see an execution, but I would like to know the outcome of her sentencing."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=19 ;
Friday November 16th, 2018 6:33:56 AM
[b]"I do not relish the thought of an execution, but IF one occurs, I will attend to see the job through," Rolth says with a look at Eldorn, who seems to be rushing to judgment. (sense motive = success to note Eldorn’s inclination)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+8=16 ;
Friday November 16th, 2018 6:56:15 AM

i] {Sense Motive: 16} [/i]

Falco looks at Eldorn as the others talk, noting his reaction.

"I think some of us are all for execution, personally it is your laws I would not judge but I also would not do the killing unless it was in battle. I will watch, give her a chance to make piece with the powers of the Wold and pray over her corpse." he pauses for a moment "Practically, if she is alive we need to know that as well. It may leave a potential enemy at our backs if she is not repentant."

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+2=11 ;
Friday November 16th, 2018 9:51:59 AM
Sense Motive= 11, Fail

"I too will attend, we brought her here and if it is decided that that is a fair sentence then I do not intend on shying away.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+3=18 ;
Friday November 16th, 2018 10:16:56 AM
"We are responsible for stopping her and bringing her in. We are witnesses against her. it would only be fitting if at least some members of the Petals were there for her sentencing. Whatever that sentence may be."

Sense Motive 18

Elyas nods subtly towards Eldorn as he says: "Personally, I would see her executed. She is dangerous, and has proven herself to be evil. Can we trust that a prison on this island is equipped to deal with a powerful witch long term? If she escapes at some point in the future and kills others in her revenge, are we not responsible? Our softness in passing just judgement could cause actual innocents to lose their lives, but we would be pretending to be merciful.

If need be, I am willing to be the one to strike the final blow as I should have done on the battlefield."

Looking somewhat embarrassed by his own outburst, but with a determined look on his face, Elyas sits back down and takes a long drink of water.

The End...?
Friday November 16th, 2018 8:53:01 PM
Tsak Rezar responds that he would attend the execution if needed.
Finnian notes that it is the Petals responsibility to complete the task, however distasteful.
Elyas again laments his unwillingness to finish of Carlyn on the battlefield.
Rolth Niheow while preferring not to see more death, would come along for completeness.
Kiwina would prefer he just is told the outcome.
Gothruk remains quiet, still not looking at his best.
Falco Ambersier is pragmatic in his response.

Eldorn nods, satisfied with the answers, then speaks.

“I see. Well it is good to know you would see it through and complete the process. However, we will let you know what her sentencing is, and if you will be required, though that may take some time, so please, do not dally around here if you have other things that are needed. Chessford and the Taurs are in your debt.”

Gynm gives a hearty laugh, slapping Eldorn on the shoulder in good humour before speaking.

“I have arranged for you to all stay at the Wander’s Roost in town for free for a week until you leave on your next mission, or just until you decide to just move on, should that happen before it. Think of it as my small thanks for all your help. Either myself or Eldorn will Send to you once we have decided what to do with the Witch finally, and should you wish to return you can tell us at that time. It has been a pleasure to see you all again, I hope we can work together again soon.”

He smiles widely and brightly before leading you out of his house and back into the City. He then returns to his home.

You are left in the Town of Chessford until you decide to leave and

((OoC: You all gain 400 XP for RP and completing a Quest, you also all gain technically 14gp worth of Services for the free week in an Inn (Good). Hope you enjoyed the module!))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Saturday November 17th, 2018 9:53:19 AM
Rolth thanks Gnym for his hospitality and gift, and Eldorn for his leadership. To the Petals, he suggests that it might be a good time to visit the Catacombs to stock up on gear before our next adventure appears. Speaking of which, "Where should we go next?

(OOC: Someone want to take charge of selling the extra gear in the Catacombs? Also, please note in the loot sheet what items you have selected from our recent haul.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Saturday November 17th, 2018 11:09:20 AM
"Where should we go next? Why, we should become more familiar with the Rose, particularly -- and carefully -- finding out what terrains she can sail over. I personally have a standing engagement for tea with a dryad at Castle Violet that I would like to keep sometime. I believe someone was looking for a particular wood for a bow. We have friends to restore to their true natures and return home if they so wish." Kiwina talks animatedly for some minutes, "There is no lack of adventures to take before we eventually sail east to the rising moon."

All in all, it comes across that he wants to put the Rose through her paces and find out just where she can and cannot go. All of his suggestions involve sailing, of course.

(OOC: It looks like about 150 GP each after selling loot if we distribute the magic items and don't sell them. Went ahead and claimed a potion for Kiwina.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Sunday November 18th, 2018 8:02:02 AM
Rolth also approaches Elyas and Falco to see whether they will help him figure out more about the Sargrass tapestry. "We know that it has something to do with conjuration. Wouldn't it be cool if it let us teleport the Rose back to the Sargrass? I would like to go back sometime, both for the adventure and for the chance to have my Sargrass woven into some armor. Will you help me figure this out?"

(OOC: I think that will take a spellcraft check with detect magic or identify, assuming it will work at all.)

Rolth will also ask Gnym and others whether by some chance there is someone in town who has the Manfri weaving skill. It seems unlikely, but one never knows!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday November 18th, 2018 8:47:33 PM
Spending time aboard the Rose, putting her through her paces and improving his sailing sounds wonderful to Tsak. As does a week free board at the inn. Does that include meals and drinks he wonders, best find out before indulging too much.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=24 ;
Monday November 19th, 2018 7:04:45 AM
Falco grabs two of the healing oils from the pile thinking they will help him keep everyone alive.

He nods when Rolth asks about the tapestry, realizing he needs to find a way to smile without lips. "Of course we do need to know what, if anything, it is used for."

{ooc: Detect Magic and Spellcraft 24}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+10=20 ; d20+8=16 ;
Monday November 19th, 2018 10:01:20 AM
Elyas also looks at the tapestry that Rolth brings out.

"Yes, without another emergency on our hands for the moment, this seems like a good time to explore more about the items we already have. This tapestry and the Rose itself both have unanswered questions. I will do what i can to help learn more about this one, then we could put our ship to the test!

Elyas joins Falco in trying to learn more about the magic of the tapestry:
Spellcraft = 20
know arcana = 16

The Garden of Carlyn

Scene 0 - The trial of Carlyn

The Trial of Caryln
Monday November 19th, 2018 7:36:10 PM
Rolth thanks Gnym for his hospitality and gift, and Eldorn for his leadership. To the Petals, he suggests that it might be a good time to visit the Catacombs to stock up on gear before our next adventure appears. Speaking of which, "Where should we go next?

Rolthand Elyas will also ask Gnym and others whether by some chance there is someone in town who has the Manfri weaving skill. It seems unlikely, but one never knows!
Gymn replies back kindly that he has no idea what the Manfri are. He does agree to send out word to he many contacts to try to find an answer for you.

Kiwina and Tsak talk of spending time on the Rose

Falco grabs two of the healing oils from the pile thinking they will help him keep everyone alive.
He nods when Rolth asks about the tapestry, realizing he needs to find a way to smile without lips. "Of course we do need to know what, if anything, it is used for."

{ooc: Detect Magic and Spellcraft 24}
(DM OOC: Late night.. Just got off work.. I will have to defer any detecting on the tapestry. All will not be forgotten though.. But you may have to remind me..lol)

Liontaur island settles in after the Sargrass disaster and Carlyn’s antics. There is plenty of time to relax, visit the Catacombs or any of the groups that you may below too. Training is plentiful.
Weeks pass without incident. Carlyn is dragged from imprisonment to be humiliated by the taur crowd. After a long moment a judge, a minotaur with a long white wig hushes the crowd. Carlyn spits and curses as the crowd hears the evidence brought forward.
After the evidence is completed the judge asks is anyone wants to volunteer to testify. He dismisses many for the Petals. “What of the heroes?”

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Monday November 19th, 2018 8:41:45 PM
Kiwina does not want to participate in the trial, fearing it will become a spectacle of a trial, but understands the need for it. He explains what he knows in simple terms, starting with the tale of the storm and seeing the shooting star that brought the bloodgrass. . .

"We encountered these half-plant taurs during the recent turmoil. I'm sure everyone recalls the storms. We were attacked by and overcame a number of these fellows who were maddened with a bloodgrass sickness. One we managed to cure and befriend. He told us of being transformed and controlled by the witch." Kiwina explains that after the battle they returned to Chessford with this taur, only to learn that his brother had escaped and come to Gnym. His brother confirmed the story of their transformations, and warned Gnym and the Petals that Carlyn had come to Liontaur Isle to pursue her plans. "Gnym asked us to investigate, and so we sailed to Pym where we came upon the town in the midst of a raid being carried out by half-orcs allied to a wight." He describes the evil presence of the undead creature with a tremor in his voice, but remains as factual and calm as he can while recalling the thing and what it did to a child of the village. "After the fight at Pym, we questioned the captured half-orcs and learned that they had been hired by Carlyn, who had also threatened to turn them into plant-creatures if they did not do as she wished." He describes what the half-orcs told the Petals about Carlyn's magical brew that had not worked quite right, and how they reacted to the thought of being fed the stuff. He tells how the party travelled overland from Pym to Carlyn's compound, where they encountered and fought alongside the Ag. "Carlyn had several altered taurs fighting for her, some of whom we were able to persuade to surrender and others of whom seemed to be compelled to fight us. The battle was a difficult one, and Carlyn used magics to blind Rolth and to turn me into a plant. (I got better.) Finally we prevailed. Afterward, we saved those we could. As we returned to Chessford, we found that the taurs who had been under Carlyn's compulsion no longer wanted anything to do with her. They were worried mostly about no longer being welcome back home." Kiwina is unable to say why Carlyn did the things she did, but states what those things were as honestly as his memory allows.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Monday November 19th, 2018 9:35:20 PM
Rolth chimes in, "It is as good Kiwina says. Furthermore, in the battle, we captured this map, which shows her nefarious plans to wreak havoc upon this isle." Rolth produces said map with a flourish.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday November 20th, 2018 12:30:21 AM
Tsak gives a nod to Kiwina for his excellent account of Petals vs Witch. He feels all important points have been made and sees no need to add anything unless asked directly.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Tuesday November 20th, 2018 7:25:40 AM
That is well said. She had plans to harm the free peoples of the Wold and whatever punishment you decide on will be just. Also, the taurs she changed... that is on her head. They are still as taur as any of you despite now looking different. Magic changes the beings of the Wold but it does not change what they were born. Do what you wish with the witch but have compassion for the others."

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday November 20th, 2018 10:40:44 AM
"Our companion Kiwina gives a perfect summary of our recent adventures. We bear witness to three specific crimes this woman has done.

First, she has incited violence and raiding on the island, with concrete plans to continue doing so.

Second, she has used magic to permanently alter the physical states of several noble Taurs, twisting them into half-plant creatures. she has threatened to do so to more people if they did not follow her commands

And Third, she used foul mind-controlling magics to enforce her will on those she had already transformed. She used a magical artifact and possibly her own spells to control the free will of others. This is the worst of her crimes, and I urge caution in your dealings with her, lest she find a way to control your mind as well!"

With that, Elyas steps back to let any others speak if they wish

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday November 20th, 2018 6:20:51 PM
The others each do an excellent job and Finnian, having come down with a bug is not feeling well during the trial. He does his best to sit through the testimonies and only adds, [b]"She was given great power and she used it for her own gain. Any judgment passed against her will be just." [b]

The Trial of Caryln - Part Two
Tuesday November 20th, 2018 8:06:50 PM
The crowd gasps when Kiwina and the others explain what happened.
“Half-orc mercenaries… that’s preposterous,” roared an older liontaur.
“A wight in the Taur islands.. That is a punishable offense. Those creatures are not welcome here,” said another.
“Speaking of not welcome. You say these Bramble were all controlled by this witch. I say that is not true. Where is your proof? There is no spell attainable in the Taur Islands that could do that.” demanded a third liontaur followed by a growing crowd of curious onlookers.
Responding to Elyas’s statement about Caryln’s possible ability to control minds several of the taurs began to user their children from the crowd. “Could she do that?” Several are heard asking each other.

The judge steps forward to settle the crowd. “We must do this orderly,” he says.
Mr. Rolth Niheow you say you have a map of her desired conquest. May I see this map?”

“You are all liars!” Carlyn shouts.
“I will have order,” says the judge but Carlyn spits at the ground and continues.
The crowd gasps at the lack of respect for their customs but Carlyn doesn’t care.
“These heroes,” she again spits. “These creatures disrespected my Prince. My poor cursed love. I saw them destroy him. They should be the ones up here not me!”
“Enough,” shouted the judge.
Perception vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You can hear several other players in the taurnament wonder what they fought and beat at Minotaur Island. “We fought the large hedge outselves. Why does she not hate us? Maybe she doesn’t know.. Be quiet. }
“What do you say of these accusations heroes?” The judge asks.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+9=12 ;
Tuesday November 20th, 2018 8:57:43 PM
Rolth proffers the map to the judge upon request. He then continues, in response to the witch's accusations and the judge's question, "Sir judge, I believe that she continues to spin a web of deceit, or perhaps madness, or both. We did indeed defeat a topiary creature, set before us during the Taurnament. However, it was only a recreation of her so-called love, not the real thing. Unless you believe that the Masters of the Taurnament led us to do evil, which I will not countenance even for a moment. Moreover, in the course of the Taurnament, the Eight Petaled Rose was rewarded for its character by the gift of this Green Book. In it, you will find the true story of the Prince of Farungia that she calls her own. In fact, she herself cursed him when he spurned her love for another. Cursed him into the form of a plant creature, doomed to wander the wildlands. She could not have him for her own, so she cursed him. Now here again in these isles, she cannot have what she wants, so she uses her foul magicks to try to force her will on others. That is what I say of these accusations, with Domi as my witness!" With that, Rolth will also show the relevant pages of the book to the judge.

(Diplomacy = 12, if another roll is needed after the previous 20-something)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=21 ; d20+1=18 ;
Tuesday November 20th, 2018 11:26:35 PM
(Perception = 21)

Hearing that some of the onlookers were in the taurnament themselves, Kiwina says, "All teams that competed at Scribner University fought topiary creatures. I don't recall Carlyn being in the labyrinth to witness our fight. Just topiary figures. But I say that destroying a topiary is not showing disrespect for the subject of the artwork, and that had we really destroyed her prince she would be accusing us of murder, and not of disrespect."

(Diplomacy to aid = 18)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=17 ; d20+6=25 ;
Wednesday November 21st, 2018 6:45:33 AM
{Perceptio: 17}

Falco locks eyes with the taur who asked for proof of the controling magic.

"For much of my young life I have studied the arcane and there are more powers and variation then there are stars in the sky. To say such magics can not exist.. well you might as well say water cannot be frozen. As to proof, without a physical change there is no way to prove a spell that has long since run its course. Even abilities that let you detect magic become less and less effective with time."

He stares at the witch.

"She had an item of great power and misused it or forgot its limits. Her misuse cause it to destroy itself.:

{Diplomacy: 25}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=22 ; d20+3=14 ;
Wednesday November 21st, 2018 8:09:48 AM
(Perception=22 Pass, Intimidation=14)
Tsak locks eyes with the liontaur that has called into question the witches ability to control the brambles.
Who are you to say what is or is not possible with magic? What credentials do you offer? Who are you that calls us liars?

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=7 ; d20=2 ;
Wednesday November 21st, 2018 9:37:03 AM
Elyas is too focused on the shouts from the crowd to notice anything more subtle (forgot to add my bonus, but a 12 on perception)

"You claim there is no magic on the island that would allow a person to control the mind of another? How can you say that when an entire School of magic is focused on such things? step on up to the front and allow me to demonstrate such a spell on you! Elyas starts mimicking the motions of casting a spell, but anyone who actually knows much about magic would see through the act pretty easily (bluff roll of 2!). It is obvious Elyas has no clue how to cast a charm spell.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=25 ;
Wednesday November 21st, 2018 10:25:36 AM
Gothruk agrees with the many good points put forward by the group adding two things.

When we were in the final stages of capturing the Witch, there became a time when it was clear they could not win, yet the plantaurs fought on with no sense or self preservation, it seemed extremely weird at the time but Magic would perfectly explain it.

Secondly we saw with our own eyes that she cause mutate taurs, she transformed Kiwina into a plantaur. I think with magic like that, sone kind of compulsion effect wouldn't be difficult.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=15 ;
Wednesday November 21st, 2018 6:11:36 PM
[perception =15]
"The topiary? Is that really what this is about?" Finnian asks himself.

The Trial of Caryln - The final part
Wednesday November 21st, 2018 6:45:00 PM
Kiwina’s comment recalling Carlyn’s accusation of disrespect over murder caused the crowd to pause and ponder. The judge took in all the accusations and collected the evidence. A scribe, a magiked pen doodling on a long scroll continues to record all the conversations surrounding the trial. The judge excuses himself leaving Carlyn under the watchful eye of a pair of liontaur.

Falco locks eyes with the taur who asked for proof of the controling magic.

The taur returned Falco’s gaze then looked away and began a conversation with a smaller taur beside him.

Tsak locks eyes with the liontaur that has called into question the witches ability to control the brambles while Elyas responds after.
Who are you to say what is or is not possible with magic? What credentials do you offer? Who are you that calls us liars?
The taur stammered. “She called you a liar, not me.”
“I have no magic. I know very little about it. Only what I hear from others. You would think it would be easier to shake yourself from the commands. I hope I never see magic.”

To Gothruk the taur just stood, with surprise on his face. “You mean they fought to the death.. That is awful. Poor.. what are they called, Bramble?”

Suddenly a lady taur burst into tears. “Is this who cursed my child,” she shouted. “He is not welcomed at any school. We are liontaur.. Not liontaur slash centaur. How do I even take care of a centaur child.. Lion..” She sobs and is comforted by others around her.
“Kill her..kill her..” the crowd began to chant.
“I didn’t change these…” Carlyn tried to speak but was quickly drowned out..
The judge returns with a judgement of imprisonment within the labyrinth buried deep within Minotaur island. The crowd erupted.. Many unhappy about the sentence.. Others more reserved. “Take her away,” said the judge and the guards grabbed Carlyn and dragged her away.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=8 ;
Wednesday November 21st, 2018 7:42:21 PM
Kiwina watches Carlyn's reaction to the sentence, trying to figure out whether she is upset or relieved by it. (Sense motive = 8) Although he would never argue with the sentence, he worries that the Petals may see her again.

More importantly, though, he realizes that the mixed taur children -- who for some reason he had thought returned to normal after the Sargrass was restored -- are still around. We will have to consider whether championing these children is meant to be our role, he thinks. For the remainder of the trial, he keeps the thought to himself. Later he will raise it with his friends.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday November 21st, 2018 9:06:10 PM
Tsak hopes that the labyrinth is able to contain the witch. She has shown no contrition and could easily be underestimated.
He also worries about the taur attitude toward the mixed race youngsters. Hopefully the spirit of diversity that the petals embody will show them the strength of having a more open attitude.
Lost in his thoughts he follows along with the petals as they make their way from the trial.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+7=25 ;
Wednesday November 21st, 2018 9:30:31 PM
Extending his hands--and showing the Mark of Domi--to the mother lionatur (and loud enough for all others within earshot), Rolth attempts to provide some comfort and hopefully some inspiration, "Cursed you say, but I ask you to think on this. Is it not prophesied that one day the taur races will be reunited in nobility, joining together that which was sundered in ages past? Do we not all worship Tomi in one way or another? Perhaps your child and others who have experienced similar wonders are harbingers of Tomi's gift to all taurs. See, even in the Eight Petaled Rose, we have one of each taur, representing the best that taurdom brings to the Wold. And Tomi showed us favor in the Taurnament! I believe all the way down to my paws that this is true. I hope you will consider what I have said, and further, that you answer your own question with the love in your heart. How should you treat a centaur-liontaur child? Why, the same as any other child! Show love, teach lessons of life and character, be fierce and proud. For we are taur!!!"

(Perform Oratory = 25)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Thursday November 22nd, 2018 7:33:40 AM
Falco opens his mouth to add to what Rolth had said thinking he understands being changed but he stops thinking it has been said well.

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Thursday November 22nd, 2018 7:39:31 AM
Tauriffic performance Rolth! He then speaks to the woman with the child, Perhaps you could find a centaur who is in a similar situation, help her understand the liontaur part of their son as they give tips on how to look after the centaur side. Even if you can't find another with a mixed child I'm sure a centaur may step forward to help.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday November 22nd, 2018 2:32:04 PM
Elyas wishes to back up Rolth's words, but feels it would not come over well from an outsider. This issue would have to be resolved by the taur races themselves. He would of course defend the young taurs if people tried to harm them, but forcing them to accept his own morals would not end well

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Friday November 23rd, 2018 8:02:31 AM
Like Elyas, Falco decides that quite is his best rout as he is not a taur. In his heart he feels that should not matter but knows that it does.

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

The Story of the Herald

Scene 0: Festivities

The Trial of Caryln - The final part
Friday November 23rd, 2018 8:41:48 AM
Rolth’s oratory skills are superb. His audience was attentive and applauded at the conclusion of his speech.
Some of the other Petals watch silently. Elyas and Falco, being non-taur decide against speaking up. Kiwina wonders about Carlyn but cannot pick up anything odd. He and Tsak consider a role for the Petals as champions of the mixed taur children.

Gothruk praises Rolth then speaks to the woman with the child, “Perhaps you could find a centaur who is in a similar situation, help her understand the liontaur part of their son as they give tips on how to look after the centaur side. Even if you can't find another with a mixed child I'm sure a centaur may step forward to help.”
The woman sobs but manages to say thank you to Gothruk.

--- The trial wraps up with a formal structure and speech about equality between taurs from the Sergeant at arms. Carlyn is taken away and not seen or spoken of. Conversations about her are avoided, even by the most affected. For several days Chessford have an uncomfortable air floating around. The past issues attempting to resolve themselves silently.
After a month of uncomfortable silence Chessford begins to return to normal. Taurs begin to speak freely, avoiding talk about Carlyn but not silent.
Several taur talk excitedly within the center of town.
Perception vs DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is talk about a huge festival coming up within a month’s time. Something called MartiGrau.}
Other taurs, fellow competitors from the taurnament are seen training. Others attend school and the remaining just visit.
(OOC: Feel free to get in some training, visit the catacombs. Let me know where you guys are staying. On the Rose or on the shore somewhere? You are free to roam where you please and I will keep an eye on the board to roleplay where needed.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=24 ; d20+9=22 ;
Friday November 23rd, 2018 4:16:12 PM
(roll: perception = 24)

Upon hearing the talk, Kiwina has no particular interest in the festival -- MartiGrau is not something he is familiar with. He also does not want to avoid it, and assumes that Rolth (at least) will be interested. He is very much serious about putting the Rose through her paces. Because of it's distance from everything but the Shipwreck Shoals, Chessford is not the best home port from which to do this. However, with the promise of a festival if they stay in the area, the party can make do with the location.

Kiwina spends several days at the WLA chapterhouse learning what he can about Liontaur Island to pick the best secluded locations in which the party can bring the Rose into gradually shallower waters and see if she will essentially "float" onto the shore. (Geography = 22 (including +2 for water as favored terrain))

Aside from planning short sailing trips, Kiwina spends most of his time talking to the other Petals about what they should do and where they should go next. In his opinion, the group may want to go to Bridge Island and talk to some of the more learned folk at Hearthold Keep about the mixed race taurs. It would be another chance to become more familiar with the Rose. However, the trip would occupy most of the month before MartiGrau.

Liontaur Island to Centaur Island -- slow ship: 13 days; fast ship: 8-9 days
Liontaur Island to Minotaur Island -- slow ship: 15 days; fast ship: 10 days
Centaur Island to Minotaur Island -- slow ship: 6 days; fast ship: 4 days

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday November 23rd, 2018 4:58:24 PM
Elyas spends the next few days on the Rose. He doesn't have a more permanent place to live on the island right now, and enjoyes being on the water. He does what he can to help Kiwina with exploring more about the Rose, which for now seems like the most interesting thing to him to do next.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+5=11 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+8=20 ;
Friday November 23rd, 2018 6:01:07 PM
Rolth is excited to hear about the festival from Kiwina, and looks forward to attending. In the meantime, he helps Kiwina put the Rose through her paces in the local area. He is not keen to risk a long voyage elsewhere, though. He will spend evenings ashore entertaining in local establishments, playing his Sargrass life and telling stories. He will weave his message about the unification of the Taurs into his conversations, but gently. He will also try to learn more about the festival around town and at the WLA house. (Profession sailor to aid Kiwina = 11, success; Perform lute = 28; Perform oratory = 16; Diplomacy = 20)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=9 ;
Saturday November 24th, 2018 3:49:37 PM
Gothruk continues his studying and shopping learning of curses, diseases, undead's effects on the living, poisons and the like.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Sunday November 25th, 2018 7:10:40 PM
"Guys, I'm sure we could make it to Bridge Island and back in three weeks. Twenty-four days, tops. Plenty of time before the festival."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=25 ; d20+7=8 ;
Monday November 26th, 2018 7:05:09 AM
{Perception: 25}

Falco is not sure how he feels about the upcoming celebration. He know longer feels as happy go lucky as he did before the change but still a party sound like just the thing.

Having no lodgings Falco also sleeps on the boat, where he is quite at home. Anxious to show off his new skills he gets a little too excited and is less help then he would like as they get the ship ready. {Prof Sailor: 8 which is a natural 1}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

The trial of the Rose d20=10 ; d20=8 ; d20=9 ;
Monday November 26th, 2018 3:17:45 PM
Kiwina and most of the others spends several days training and taking the Rose out to test. The ship seems to act and float like a normal ship, unfortunately, and it actually gets hung up on a small sandbar near the shore. With a little but of luck, perception and skill you manage to avoid damaging the ship and it passes the sandbar with nothing but a 30 minute delay.
Kiwina mentions heading to Bridge Island to talk to some of the locals. Kiwina notes any trip to the island could take up to a month.
Professional sailor vs DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You are able to conclude that a trip to Bridge island and back could take less than a month if you make a wide berth from Shipwreck Shoals and it’s crazy weather.}
Know Nature vs DC 9 Highlight to display spoiler: { The weather seems to be calm and you are able to conclude it will stay that way for a while}

Liontaur Island to Centaur Island -- slow ship: 13 days; fast ship: 8-9 days
Liontaur Island to Minotaur Island -- slow ship: 15 days; fast ship: 10 days
Centaur Island to Minotaur Island -- slow ship: 6 days; fast ship: 4 days

Rolth seems be the only one looking forward to the festival. Chessford is a buzz with excitement as streamers are nailed to the doors of the businesses in the center of town. A large fountain is installed and instantly covered to hide it from the curious.
Information about the festival is plentiful as everyone seems to have a story about the 3 day celebration. A majority of the population seem to use the festival to become intoxicated and blow off steam. A large contingent of outsiders show up in the port city and quickly assigned jobs as guards or protectors of the peace (POP).
Other outsiders begin to appear but seem to be more interested in the festival and tourism.

Gothruk continues his studying and shopping learning of curses, diseases, undead's effects on the living, poisons and the like.

Falco is not sure how he feels about the upcoming celebration. He know longer feels as happy go lucky as he did before the change but still a party sound like just the thing.

Having no lodgings Falco also sleeps on the boat, where he is quite at home. Anxious to show off his new skills he gets a little too excited and is less help then he would like as they get the ship ready.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+8=24 ; d20+2=11 ;
Monday November 26th, 2018 8:59:33 PM
"Kiwina, you have changed my mind! The weather looks fine, so I'll gladly sail with you, as soon as one of these lollygaggers makes a trip to the Catacombs to cash in our loot. We just need to swing wide around the Shipwreck Shoals. What say you others?"

(Profession Sailor = 24; Knowledge Nature = 11; successes)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=20 ; d20+6=12 ;
Monday November 26th, 2018 10:42:34 PM
(rolls: sailor = 20, nature = 12)

We have a ship for a home. Why would anyone sleep anywhere else? Hearing Rolth's change of heart about Bridge Island, Kiwina considers what it would take to stock the trip for a long voyage. At roughly 4 gp per day for rations for the eight of them (including Ramsey), a month trip will cost a bit. Cheaper food might be an option if someone has the ability to eliminate any spoilage.

"Are we agreed on going, and on the information we seek? I believe we are looking for a place that the brambles can call home, and to learn whether the children of Domi are found on all of the islands and what is being done for them in each location. The reason to ask at Bridge Island is because Hearthold Keep is the only really successful mixed-taur community around." And, of course, because the best way to get there is to sail.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=24 ;
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 4:50:24 AM
(Prof Sailor=24 Pass)
Tsak readily agrees to a trip to Bridge Isle aboard the Rose.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=13 ; d12=9 ; d20+7=27 ;
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 7:11:02 AM
{Nature: 12 | Prof Sailor: 27} {ooc: Ignore the random d12}

"Kiwina, that is a good idea. We can learn more of the ship while we try and gather information and help the bramble-taur"

This time Falco gets his sailor legs under him and really tries to show off his new skills.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 7:44:20 AM
Finnian spends his time on the ship getting to know the rigging, climbing high into it and seeing how fast he can go from deck to crows nest and back. It is exhausting exercise, and he sleeps good.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 9:58:38 AM
Elyas is glad to get back into a regular rhythm. He finds a place working with the other sailors to keep the ship in working order, and spends his evenings with his head buried in a book. He agrees with the others that they should go to the Bridge Island, in part because he doesn't have any better ideas of what to do next, but wants to keep going with this new group of friends.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 12:11:53 PM
Gothruk helps move supplies and stocks the kitchen preparing to act as chief for the voyage.

Going to one of the Isles with mixed races sounds good, we might even be able to bring back books of tips or teachers to this island to help the mix-born taurs.

Boarding for Bridge Island d20=2 ; d20=6 ; d20=15 ;
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 6:08:13 PM
The trip to Bridge Isle is uneventful. The waters are calm and the weather is good. The Rose pulls up to a large wooden dock within Bridge Island and the Bramble stay upon the ship.
Upon the island Hearthold Keep sits above the small fishing village of Hearthold on the coast. As Rolth stated all three taur races lived and worked together. They sit in open cafe’s talking politics and smoking from long, thin pipes.

Peception vs 6 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice, besides all the traffic in the village its remarkably clean. No taur droppings and no garbage. There is a trail on the right side of the village that leads to the keep.}
Perception vs 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {“I hear there is a new group of heroes”, says one old centaur, a beard draped over his greying equine chest. “The same group that won the Taurnament.” }
“Your kidding,” said another.
Perception vs DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { “Another group. A young minotaur named Ivan and a liontaur stand near the corner of another cafe chatting. “I hear there are pirates galore swimming around in the Upper King’s channel. I hear they have been swipping ships left and right.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=13 ;
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 7:13:20 PM
To get in the spirit of Bridge Isle, Rolth casts Toro's Taur Try on himself, choosing the minotaur option. He's happy to cast it on the other Petals, at their request. He then looks around carefully as they stroll into town. He marvels at how clean the streets are, and points out the path up to the Keep, over on the right side of the village.

(Perception = 13)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=27 ;
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 9:10:11 PM
(perception = 27)

It's been several months since Kiwina was on Bridge Island, and he takes a few minutes to reorient himself. Kiwina says nothing about what he has heard as they stroll into town, but once the party is clearly out of earshot quietly mentions that those older centaurs were talking about the Petals. "Called us a new group of heroes."

"Sounds like there's pirates around the mainland to the east, too," he adds as he continues walking towards the keep.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=20 ;
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 2:35:19 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=20)
Tsak also overhears the comment regarding the pirates, who sound most unsanitary.
It gets him to thinking about how the Rose might go in a battle. Certainly her lack of reliance on wind could be a deciding factor, but he wouldn't want to be anywhere near the giant fan if it got hit by a canon ball.

Tsak thinks it might be a good idea to bring some of the dignitaries from the other Isles to Bridge Isle so that they can see diverse taurs all living and working in harmony. He makes a note to discuss it with the other petals over dinner. He also tries to spy any 'mixed' taur young un's.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=24 ;
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 7:12:55 AM
{Perception: 24}

When Falco hears that they are being called heroes all the way on this island he swells with pride thinking life takes odd paths but he is happy. When Kiwina talks about pirates the comment about being heroes sinks in more. What is the job of a hero? Challenge any injustice we hear of? Are we obligated to chase pirates because we know they exist? The nature of this new roll will take some thought.

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=24 ;
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 10:37:57 AM
Perception = 24

Elyas relies on some of his old training as a street con to casually catch bits of conversation from the various cafes as the petals walk through town. He is a little self conscious about being one of the people at the focus of those conversations, but tries not to show any reaction.

to the others he says:
Well, looks like we're going to be noticed wherever we go now, best to keep that in mind so that we don't do anything too foolish while being watched. People have decided we are heroes, which puts some weight of responsibility to act like heroes. Maybe we can use that fame for good by influencing attitudes about those poor mixed taurs. Let's see if we can find out more about them here somehow

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=29 ;
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 5:20:37 PM
Perception = 29
"I heard that too," Finnian responds to Kiwina. "Up around the Upper Keep"

Attention Heroes
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 5:53:03 PM
The group discusses what they hear, the privileges of being in hero-dom and talk of the pirates.
Suddenly, from the other side of the beach a whiskey smelling, beard wearing, patched eye centaur galloped up to the group.
“Sir, you have to help me,” he shouted, panicked. “My boat captain is missing. It doesn’t make any sense. He is magically bonded to the boat. He cannot go but 200 feet from it. We have searched the waters around the boat and the shoreline but he is no where to be seen. You have to help us.”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 6:29:24 PM
Aaarrrggggh says Tsak, Settle down lad, we'll see if we can help. What is the name of your captain and the name of your ship? Have you spoken with the townsfolk, a mayor/alderman/sheriff or some-such?
Tsak tries to assess just how much whiskey the centaur has imbibed and whether it may be affecting his ability to perceive things, including the Captain. Is the centaur sturdy on his legs, is his speech slurred, can he follow the thread of the conversation? As for the 'magically bonded' bit, he'll leave that to other petals to ponder.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=28 ;
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 7:33:07 PM
Rolth is willing to go along to help, if the fellow provides some answers to Tsak's questions and can lead the way. He wonders whether this is some sort of trick, though, so he keeps a wary eye out for an ambush or folks watching the proceedings with malign intent. (Perception = 28)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 8:12:58 PM
If he can't go but 200' from the ship, he was taken or is hidden, Kiwina thinks. He follows Tsak's lead on dealing with this fellow, ready to help once they have more information.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+8=27 ;
Thursday November 29th, 2018 6:47:38 AM
As the others talk Falco simply starts to move in the direction he was told the boat but he only gets ten feet before his common sense kicks in and he considers what the taur said and how he spoke.

{Sense Motive: 27 - On truthfulness of the new comer.}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=25 ;
Thursday November 29th, 2018 7:48:32 AM
[b] Don't worry. I'm sure he's around somewhere, we'll help you look. [maybe he just needed sone private time and hid himself away./b] says Gothruk to the unsteady centaur.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday November 29th, 2018 9:41:54 AM
Slow down a bit good sir. What do you mean he was bonded to the ship? Like he can't ever leave his ship?? Can he be pulled away from the ship by force, or coerced to drop the bond?

in a lower voice to his taur companions he asks Is this a normal thing here?

Attention Heroes - Part 2 d20+4=23 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=12 ;
Thursday November 29th, 2018 12:53:51 PM
“Listen.. Listen,” he begins in a drunken drawl. “Listen…”
“This crew has been loyal to the Captain for over thirty years. We search for him after a night on the town. I think the entire crew, including the captain was out by 9:00 pm but boy was it a party.. Anyways.”
“Anyways, once we got partially sobber we looked for the Captain and he was going.. GONE! The crew.. The loyalist ever.. looked for two week. Within the reeds near the docks, the beach and even in the keep.. Because we figure he was looking for a better place to party.. Oi..”
“Anyways… anyways… um…”
“The crew.. Loyal crew.. Lost hope and we have been drunk ever since. Some guy on the beach said its been TWO more weeks.. Oi. The captain has been gone a month. So I got tired of feeling sorry for myself and being sad and I decided to implore your help.”
The drunkard stumbled across the sand. His knees moving in all sorts of incorrect directions. “The ship is right here,” he says when they manage to reach the docks.
At the dock in order from first to last is a small Yellow clipper ship
Know local vs DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {captained by a male taur General Franklin SanDiego}
Huge trade ship named Kloxos
Know local vs DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {captained by a female named Xavia, the goat-like harpy human hybrid.}
An intimidating black hull ship, the tallest ship in the Isles. The Outsider
Know local vs DC 23 Highlight to display spoiler: { lead by the angel Wixom and crew of only outsiders. The crew and it’s elusive Captain are avoided at all cost by the locals. }

“No.. no.. no!” Shouted the drunk. “This is not possible. Look at this. The ship is in pieces.” A quick look at the end of the dock reveals large planks of the ships hull floating in the water and sitting upon the shore. A skeleton remains but is buried half in the water.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=6 ; d20+8=19 ;
Thursday November 29th, 2018 10:15:15 PM
(Knowledge Local = 6)

"Never seen those ships before, how about you guys?" Rolth looks at the sunken hulk and tries to figure out how long it has been like that. (Profession Sailor = 19)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+2=9 ;
Thursday November 29th, 2018 10:41:42 PM
Knowing nothing of the local customs Finnian is spectacle [sense motive = 9] but decides that if the rest of the crew is believing him then he should too.

"It sounds like a dryad and her tree," Finnian remarks of the unusual bond between the captain and ship.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Thursday November 29th, 2018 10:45:35 PM
Kiwina does not exactly believe this drunken centaur. The other sailors using the docks could not simply ignore the broken ship for weeks on end. Whatever the story is, there ought to be plenty of folks around who can tell it.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Friday November 30th, 2018 7:04:31 AM
{ooc: Still sitting on the 27 Sense Motive to try and see if he is being truthful}

"That is quite the story. Were there any ships that were close rivals? What business was your captain in with the ship, that could help us if we take this up."

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=17 ;
Friday November 30th, 2018 10:25:37 AM
Elyas follows along behind, trying to make sense of the garbled drunken speech.

"Wait, so your captain has been missing for a whole MONTH before you decide to ask for help? the way you came rushing in I thought it was something more recent! Have none of you been back to the ship in weeks?"

To the others he remarks "Someone missing for more than a few days is hard to find. A drunken person gone for a month? It seems unlikely we will find much. But we could start by asking around at some of these other vessels. I recgonize two of the ships, that little clipper and the big trade ship. We could try talking to the captains. I don't know anything about that big black beast of a ship, but it sure looks intimidating.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday November 30th, 2018 1:26:50 PM
Tsak, already losing patience with the drunken taur, now realises that there is no urgency to the request.
He looks forward to banging a rather large gong repeatedly whilst this sailor is in the process of drying out. And maybe strategically employing a dog whistle too.

In the meantime it may be that something is going on and that the petals may have an adventure, or just a little bit of a mystery, on their hands. He shakes his head to Rolth's question and will follow along if some of the petals want to talk to the captains...

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Friday November 30th, 2018 2:30:40 PM
Gothruk looks for anyone nearby who looks like they might spend a fair bit of time down by the docks (crew loading boats, storefronts nearby). He'll ask them a couple of questions.
Greetings, do you know this centaur?
Do you know why that ship is in pieces in the water?

Attention Heroes - Part 3 d20+4=9 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=10 ;
Friday November 30th, 2018 6:19:18 PM

Even though is normally quite a task to decipher the intoxicated intentions of a drunken sailor Falco manages to sense this centaur is truthful. He senses that the taur is genuinely surprised with the ships demise and he senses the scepticism and explains that the ship was perfectly up-right the last time he and the crew checked. “Even with all the holes, the ship always stayed together. It was a freak of nature, I tell you. It was up recently. I’m not that drunk fellas. I know… um.. Maybe I am that drunk.. Oh hey fellas.” He waves at a group of sirly men down the beach and heads that way.

Rolth is able to confirm that the ship recently fell apart by noticing the sand had yet taken over the pieces of the boat that lay on the beach. Other pieces lie against the large black behemoth ship fussed over pieces that tumbled into it.

Perception vs DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You are able to hear a loud discussion about how disappointed the crew is that this “junk” ship fell apart and hit their boat. “Throw those lines down the hull, now,” a voice boomed. “Check for any damage.” Within moments you notice about a dozen ethereal creatures bouncing down the hull.}

Finnian
"It sounds like a dryad and her tree," Finnian remarks of the unusual bond between the captain and ship.
The drunkard shakes his head. “No way, the Captain wasn’t a dryad. Not possible.”

Gothruk looks for anyone nearby who looks like they might spend a fair bit of time down by the docks (crew loading boats, storefronts nearby). He'll ask them a couple of questions.
“Greetings, do you know this centaur?”
No one seems to know the centaur or cares to come too near him as his stumbles toward his buddies.
“Do you know why that ship is in pieces in the water?”
“Why”, said a Minotaur. “I don’t know why it is in pieces but it woke the family early in the morning. We heard a huge crash and went to see what happened and the ship was gone. You know, this was the first I saw of that ship and I tell you it was an accident waiting to happen. How it got to the islands I don’t know. I’m not really into all that magic stuff. Magic is the only way this trash heap could of gotten anywhere. You know, I could really tell that captain something.. Wait till I see him!” The minotaur then stomped off the opposite direction.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=11 ;
Friday November 30th, 2018 7:04:41 PM
(perception = 11)

After talk of holes in the ship, Kiwina has a bad feeling about this. The Petals have spent time on one magic ship that could easily have been bonded to a person. "Was your captain Cecil?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=16 ;
Saturday December 1st, 2018 10:31:44 PM
(Perception = 16)

Rolth takes a look around, but there are too many places to see things--the minotaur stomping off, the surly ones down the beach, the wreckage, the drunk--and he can't quite take it all in. He intrigued by Kiwina's insightful question, and looks more closely at our drunk companion. Is this someone we met while sailing on the Herald?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=14 ;
Sunday December 2nd, 2018 5:13:33 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=14 Fail)
Tsak looks at the bits and pieces of ship lying about but isn't able to conjure up a mental image of what it might have looked like. He wanders whether the giant black ship had anything to do with the wreck or is it just coincidence that pieces of it are lying against her hull.
He too hones in on Kiwina's query. If Captain Cecil is missing then the Petals will certainly involve themselves in making sure he is okay (though some of the team might not miss their rough rides aboard the holey terror that was his ship).

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=12 ; d20+4=22 ;
Sunday December 2nd, 2018 9:50:10 PM
[Perception=12, fail]
"if not a dryad, what sort of magic would hold a bond like that?" {know Arcana = 22] "And a ship with holes sounds like our friends" As he's thinking it the others suggest it and he waits patiently to hear the outcome of the inquiry.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Monday December 3rd, 2018 7:12:35 AM
When Kiwina puts together that they are talking about Cecil Falco's alreay wide eyes go wider.

"Oh no... that ship... Please... If it was Cecil, take us to the ship. He is a good man and helped us."

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=25 ; d20+7=16 ;
Monday December 3rd, 2018 9:54:58 AM
Hold on, let's not jump to conclusions. Though you have a point that we do know one magical ship full of holes, it is entirely possible it was not the only one of its kind.

as they are discussing things, Elyas is keeping half an eye on the big black ship that he was unable to identify. He blinks and does a double-take as he sees the creatures from the ship.

Did anyone else see those ethereal creatures moving around on the hull of the big black ship? they seem to be clearing away some of the debris from our mysteriously shattered ship. But they seem annoyed about the debris, so I am inclined ot think they didn't do the shattering.

knowledge planes to ID the creatures? = 16

Attention Heroes - Part 4
Monday December 3rd, 2018 6:06:56 PM
The drunkard’s eyes are open wide. “You know the captain? Oh thank the gods. I told them.. I told you!!” He shouted to his friends nearby.
“I told you they would help us.” The others begin to wander over slowly. The Bosun, the same guy that met you on your first trip, greets you warmly.
“Friends, I’m so sorry for doubting you would assist us. I believed you had more important things to do. The fact that your on Bridge island is no coincidence I imagine. You must have something more important to do or you would be celebrating MartiGrau with the rest of Liontaur island.”
“Come have a drink. I will tell you all about our problem.”

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Elyas notices the ethereal creatures trying to remove and repair the large black hulled ship. Elyas is able to identify some of the creatures as angels. The others are indistinguishable at the moment and would need a closer look.
“Did anyone else see those ethereal creatures moving around on the hull of the big black ship? they seem to be clearing away some of the debris from our mysteriously shattered ship. But they seem annoyed about the debris, so I am inclined ot think they didn't do the shattering.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Monday December 3rd, 2018 10:26:42 PM
"How about we skip the drink for now and go straight to the part where you tell us what is going on, and what kind of help you need? What happened to Captain Cecil, and where are the elementals? And do those angels over there have anything to do with it?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=19 ; d4=1 ; d20+7=11 ;
Monday December 3rd, 2018 11:19:44 PM
Kiwina takes a look at the skeleton in the water (of a centaur?) And the remnants of the ship, to see if he can figure out anything more while the party hears the tale from the drunken centaur.
(Perception = 19, craft ships = 11 (d4 in error))

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=7 ;
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 7:12:09 AM
{Know Religon: 7 - From a nat 1, perfect}

Falco hopes his new connection to the divine will lend him some information about that angles but it seems he is too new to this life. Failing at that he waits for any more information despite wanting to dive into the search.

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 10:40:42 AM
I think the creatures on that big black ship are angels of some variety. Strange seeing them on a ship, though I guess no stranger than a ship full of holes pulled by huge elementals.

His curiousity momentarily satisfied and deciding that the occupants of the massive ship are likely not the cause of Cecil missing, Elyas pulls his eyes away from the interesting sight and addresses the crew members

"Enough time has already passed due to you lot sitting around getting drunk. A whole month goes by before you start a proper search! it is going to be quite a challenge to find anything now. Am i understanding correctly that the last time any of you saw Captain Cecil he was alive and on board his ship?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 5:15:16 PM
Tsak struggles to put everything together. Captain Cecil is missing, has been for a month. His ship has been destroyed.
Would the ship fall apart if the elementals left? Why would the elementals leave now? Are they connected to Cecil.
He keeps quiet for now, but the questions bubble around inside his head.

Attention Heroes - Part 4
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 8:14:58 PM
Kiwina notices the skeleton of the ship lies on its side. The water elementals melted back into the sea. Kiwina notices the ship isn't all skeletal. The bow of the ship has been dismantled. The pieces splayed over the beach and the dock beside it. The stern has holes but is the most together. It is buried in the water and sitting upon the sand.
Falco Ambersier struggles to recall anything about the angels.
Rolth[b] gets to the point and asks about details. The bosun smiles. Don't worry about the angels. They are harmless… but don't tell them I said that. They are scary, odd and unfriendly to most.. well to all I think.”
“Our mighty captain, what did Dario explain to you, well I'll assume he was too drunk. Always a problem with Dario.” The bosun laughs.
To [b]Elyas, “I understand how this looks but you have to know a little about the crew of the Herald. I takes a Herculean effort to crew that ship… hell.. it takes and effort to stand upon it when it's docked. I'm sure you recall,” he says to the entire group.
“I do not know you?” He says to Elyas. “You must be new to the group. You missed an adventure during the Taurnament… but I digress…”
“Every year, around MartiGrau, we park at Bridge island for two weeks. Most of us drink, especially the captain. He is quite the drinker and have you seen him playing A game of Chance. Oh man… he won the Herald in a game of Chance… now he is missing. The whole crew is at a loss and I'm afraid we are not much without our ship.”
He was here one night then gone the next. The Herald bravely stood for a week or so then crumbled. It has fallen without the captain. Can you help us?

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 9:33:09 PM
"We thought we would run a quick errand here and be back to Chessford for MartiGrau, but you know how good to us Cecil was -- without the Herald, we couldn't have won the Taurnament. Of course we will help. But can you tell us more of what happened? Dario didn't explain well. For instance, does it look to you as if the bow was dismantled? I don't think the ship just fell apart."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 9:57:37 PM
"Good questions, Kiwina. And I have a few of my own. Where does Cecil like to go to drink here? What was the last thing he said before he left? Did anything unusual happen that day or night? Did you have any visitors to the ship?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 7:04:04 AM
"Also, you said he was here one night and gone the next. Where did he sleep? On the ship the night he disappeared?"

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 10:16:01 AM
Earlier the centaur claimed that the captain was bound to the ship, and if he couldn't go more than 200ft away from it. I assume this is what happens if he does?

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 12:01:52 PM
If the captain couldn't leave the ship did he do his drinking and gambling on board? or is there a place nearby that he was known to spend a lot of time at that we could go and ask questions?

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 7:26:50 PM
Finnian listens half asleep from lack of sleep.

Bagdi, the Hairy
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 10:02:00 PM
To Kiwina “I wouldn't call it dismantled, just heavily damaged. The ship has at least 200 years of history but the rumor is it was once a pirate ship. The damage was from a boat battle. The Herald lost.”
“The captain has said he has a leash, or had, a leash of 200 feet but I've never see him miss a drink. We all hang out at the Rooster, up on the beach.”
“Hmm… the last thing he did. He was kind of… you know he was acting a bit suspicious… cagey. The captain was never like that… talk to Bagdi. A huge hair covered centaur. He is in the Rooster. He was the last to see the captain.”

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Thursday December 6th, 2018 12:09:14 AM
Kiwina wanrs to hear the tale of the battle, but there are more pressing matters at the moment. "Shall we head to the Rooster, then?" he asks the other Petals as he heads off to the indicated place.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Thursday December 6th, 2018 7:02:52 AM
Rolth agrees with Kiwina, and joins him in heading to the Rooster.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Thursday December 6th, 2018 7:03:53 AM
"Yes, the Rooster it seems is the next stop. Should we all go or do any of us want to check the boat for any clues?"

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday December 6th, 2018 9:59:20 AM
in reply to Falco, Elyas says "I don't imagine we'll find much in the ship. the story seems to be that it fell apart all on its own after the captain had been gone for a while. unless someone can spot a safe with important papers in it at the bottom of the harbor, I doubt these planks will tell us much. I say we all go have a drink at the tavern!

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Thursday December 6th, 2018 2:17:12 PM
"THis may not be relevant, but I caught wind that there were pirates in the Upper Kings Channel. Have you had any dealings with them as of late?" Finnian asks.

Bagdi, the Hairy Part 2 d20=1 ; d20=12 ; d20=15 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=5 ;
Thursday December 6th, 2018 7:39:04 PM
"THis may not be relevant, but I caught wind that there were pirates in the Upper Kings Channel. Have you had any dealings with them as of late?" Finnian asks.
The bosun responded to Finnian’s comment. “Ey, there has been an increase in pirate activities. I’m not sure pirates would be interested… there has been no ransom but I cannot rule them out. They have many motives. It would not be beneath him.”
Inside the Rooster it’s crowded and noisy.
Perception vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { There is a group of rough looking taurs in the far corner of the bar. Near them is a centaur covered in long hair. He jokes and shoves a minotaur into a large table. (Like a Golden Retriever or other hairy dog.) That minotaur stumbled, stopped for a moment then laughed. }
(OOC: All communication within the bar needs a Perception vs DC 12 to hear and or speak plus a Con check vs DC 9 to navigate without bumping into anyone.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=22 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+10=29 ;
Thursday December 6th, 2018 8:59:20 PM
(Rolls: perception =22, con = 13)

Kiwina spots a hairy centaur in the far corner of the bar, and heads that way. "Bagdi? Are you Bagdi? I need to talk about Captain Cecil!" he shouts, trying to be heard. (29 to speak)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=23 ; d20+1=9
Thursday December 6th, 2018 10:16:14 PM
Rolth also spots the hairy centaur across the room, and moves with Kiwina in that direction. (Perception = 23; Con check = 9)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=23 ;
Friday December 7th, 2018 6:56:17 AM
{Perception: 23}

Given how crowded the bar is and his small stature Falco waits for the others to move forward, not wanting to jostle people accidentally. He stands to the side and watches the others approach Bagdi."

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=25 ;
Friday December 7th, 2018 7:05:35 AM
[Perception =25, Pass]

Finnian, similarly stays back with Falco and uses his keen elven hearing to listen in on what is being said.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=9 ; d4=1 ; d20+1=20 ;
Friday December 7th, 2018 7:55:19 AM
Gothruk stands strong among the bustling crowd, unfortunatly he can't hear a blasted thing.
Should we go and investigate the pirates!? He tries to yell above the noise at Finnian and Falco.
Maybe we should go outside?! Where did the others go?!

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=22 ; d20+7=9 ;
Friday December 7th, 2018 10:47:02 AM
The noise and chaos in this dockside bar are much more than Elyas is used to dealing with. However his time on the streets has given him some moves, and he slips and slides through the crowd like a fish in water. (natural 20 on the con check for a 22)

Just like the marketplace on Centaur island with old balthar... feeling those old habits still in place, Elyas has to almost physicaly restrain himself from grabbing a few loose-looking coin purses as he dances through the crowded room.

Rather than all go in together and draw attention, Elyas slips off to one side and looks for a place to catch bits of conversation. He leaves the questioning to his comrades and is listening for any stray talk about the mysteriously broken ship or the large ship full of angels.

For now he is too focused on finding a good spot to catch details of any of the conversations (perception 9), but he finds a spot close to their target to settle in.

Bagdi, the Hairy Part 3
Friday December 7th, 2018 9:24:01 PM
Kiwina spots a hairy centaur in the far corner of the bar, and heads that way. "Bagdi? Are you Bagdi? I need to talk about Captain Cecil!" he shouts, trying to be heard. (29 to speak)
“Are you talking to me Ranger?” Bagdi shouts back then laughs. He returns to his conversation with a sailor minotaur and takes a swallow of a large mug of beer.
The bosun shouts, “Hey, you hairy beast!”
Bagdi turns. “What Tararn! I'm having a conversation. The Captains gone, free of the binding of the ship. I'm enjoying myself. Who are these guys?”

Falco,Finnian and Elyasstay back.

Gothruk stands strong among the bustling crowd, unfortunatly he can't hear a blasted thing. He asks if they should investigate the pirates or go outside.

Elyas naturally slips through the crowd and steps to the side.
There are some mentions of pirates but no details. Several gripes about the angels ship. They seem to be unwelcome.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday December 8th, 2018 2:25:16 AM
Tsak wakes up on the beach, alone save the warm body of Esmerelda nestled into his back. Dang, must have nodded off. Didn't realise that I was that tired. Hurriedly, and with no small amount of guilt at having let the Petals down, he sets out to find his companions.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=26 ; d20+8=23 ;
Saturday December 8th, 2018 2:05:16 PM
Rolth sees the missing Tsak turn up, and is relieved--he was getting a bit worried! He tries to get his attention from across the room, then turns back to the conversation with Bagdi. He signals for two large mugs of beer, plops one down in front of Bagdi and takes a seat. "Hey, friend, we're the Eight Petaled Rose, surely you remember us from during the our journeys together during the Taurnament! Conversation sounds great, don't mind if we join in, eh? Speaking of conversation, we were just talking about Captain Cecil. What do you mean by saying that he is now free, was he bound against his will? Any idea where he might have gone in his newfound free status? Some of the crew is mighty worried, and we want to make sure that no harm has come to him."

(Perception = 26 to speak and hear; Diplomacy = 23 to get on Bagdi's good side)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Sunday December 9th, 2018 1:21:05 AM
Kiwina takes the sailors words somewhat amiss. Ranger? I'm more sailor than you, he thinks. But the priority is to make sure Cecil is okay, not to put an overblown Shetland pony in his place. Kiwina remains quiet, not wanting to queer any chance to gather the information the party needs. Besides, he admits to help calm himself, being called a ranger is only insulting because it came from a sailor he crewed with during the Taurnament.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+1=5 ;
Monday December 10th, 2018 7:38:38 AM
Seeing the others starting a conversation, and feeling pretty useless over by the door Falco decides to try and get closer. {Con: 5} I does not go well as, despite being quite dexterous and small, he bumps someone.

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Monday December 10th, 2018 8:55:25 AM
Gothruk pushes his way outside, clearing a path incase any of the smaller party members want to join. Loud chaotic places had never been for him. He'll keep an eye-out out front looking subtly for anything suspicious. When the others are done he'll rejoin them as they leave.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday December 10th, 2018 10:02:11 AM
Seeing several of his companions finally able to engage Bagdi in conversation, Elyas leaves it to them and continues to hang out to the side of the room. He is interested in the rumor of pirates, so he drops some hints to a couple of knots of conversation that the Heroes of the Taurnament may be offering payment in exchange for information about the movements of pirates in the area, or any information on the whereabouts of a certain Captain Cecil

Bagdi, the Hairy Part 4
Monday December 10th, 2018 6:31:09 PM

Bagdi growls, his intent was to not talk to the Petals but he relents and listens as Rolth talks. He invites them to step outside so they can talk. Bagdi, being an obnoxious fella, screamed for everyone to move from his path. He opened the door and headed out.
Outside, he explains in a calm tone. “The Captain was not always the man you know. He was quite the pirate in the days prior to the Herald. The story goes that he lost his ship within the shoals and was rescued by a demon named Aaroth. Aaroth is who you want to talk too. I suspect the demon has returned for revenge. The last place I saw them was back her within the trash heaps. Mind you Captain Cecil is not one to go easily.

Falco
Seeing the others starting a conversation, and feeling pretty useless over by the door Falco decides to try and get closer. {Con: 5} I does not go well as, despite being quite dexterous and small, he bumps someone.
A burly minotaur bristles when Falco bumps him. “Hey, you got a problem with me! We can take this outside.”

Gothruk pushes his way outside, clearing a path incase any of the smaller party members want to join. Loud chaotic places had never been for him. He'll keep an eye-out out front looking subtly for anything suspicious. When the others are done he'll rejoin them as they leave.
(Dm Ooc: Feel free to join everyone in the back, if you wish)

Elyas
Seeing several of his companions finally able to engage Bagdi in conversation, Elyas leaves it to them and continues to hang out to the side of the room. He is interested in the rumor of pirates, so he drops some hints to a couple of knots of conversation that the Heroes of the Taurnament may be offering payment in exchange for information about the movements of pirates in the area, or any information on the whereabouts of a certain Captain Cecil
The patrons look for a moment but find the young wizard uninteresting. (Dm Ooc- need some check, almost any check to get a reaction.)

Kiwina takes the sailors words somewhat amiss. Ranger? I'm more sailor than you, he thinks. But the priority is to make sure Cecil is okay, not to put an overblown Shetland pony in his place. Kiwina remains quiet, not wanting to queer any chance to gather the information the party needs. Besides, he admits to help calm himself, being called a ranger is only insulting because it came from a sailor he crewed with during the Taurnament.

Tsak wakes and walks in behind the others to a bar, now even more crowded.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=9 ;
Monday December 10th, 2018 7:04:53 PM
Rolth asks a flurry of questions, "A demon, did you say? How did a demon come to set up Cecil as a Captain on such a fey vessel? Where exactly amidst the heaps did you see them? What does Aaroth look like? Where are we likely to find him?" He watches Bagdi carefully as he answers, because he thinks that something doesn't ring quite true about this story (a suspicion that he does not air aloud.)

(Sense motive = 9)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Monday December 10th, 2018 10:02:18 PM
Bagdi isn't concerned about the captain. Just minutes ago he was telling us to leave him peace because Cecil is free of the ship now. But I'm not clear why Aaroth would need revenge for rescuing Cecil, and what does that have to do with Cecil being bound to the ship? Kiwina ponders for a moment, then asks, "So what kind of man do you think Cecil is now -- the one we knew, or the pirate?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 3:20:35 AM
Tsak struggles with conflicting emotions: relief at finding the petals... and dismay that they are leaving an alehouse that he just got to. As the rest head outside he flirts with the thought of ordering an ale 'to go' but decides to head back outside with the party.
Besides, who was that big hairy thing that Rolth was pestering and Kiwina was glowering at?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=25 ;
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 7:10:34 AM
Falco looks up, way up, at the minotaur that he bumped and gives a small shrug.

"My good taur I am sorry that I jostled you, I am pretty small and it is hard for me to get around in here. I had no intention of upsetting anyone. I would make you an offer, if I will to buy you a few rounds would you be willing to help me get to my friends over there? " he points over to his companions "We are looking into a disappearance and I just want to help, not get my beak broken."

{Diplmoacy: 25}

When he sees his group coming back for the door he changes his tact.

"Actually they are coming back so I do not need your help, still I will buy you a drink or two, ok?"

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 8:25:08 AM
Heading outside Finnian listens to the conversation about demons and adds, "I don't know much about demons, but it sounds like this demon may have cursed or blessed, depending on who's talking, the captain, and bound him to the ship and now has come to collect," having no idea if this is possible or utter nonsense he looks around to see how his theory was received.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=14 ; d20+7=25 ;
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 10:28:01 AM
Seeing the others head out of the tavern, Elyas moves through the crowd to follow (con check = 14), catching the tail end of the conversation.

Our good captain Cecil has led an interesting life hasn't he? What do you all think? is rescuing Cecil from a fate of his own doing worth risking a disagreement with a demon?

Elyas tries to think through books he has read, trying to place the name Aaroth. if it is a powerful demon he may have read something about it.
(knowledge planes = 25. if either history or religion would have been more appropriate, my modifier is the same for each of those)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 10:49:49 AM
I liked Cecil, if a demon is pestering him then I think we check in, find out what's going on. Our only lead so far seems to be that Bardi saw them in the "Trash-heaps" Gothruk summerises how he feels.

Bagdi, the Hairy Part 5 d20=14 ;
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 7:31:50 PM
Outside the bar is a large pile of trash, collected from today’s long day. Perception vs DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {You find a partial octopus tentacle.}
Bagdi responds, a bit annoyed and his voice elevated. Aaroth, is not any demon. Well… no.. jeez.. I don’t know.. I’ve not met the creature. I’ve only heard stories. Aaroth acquired the Herald from a group of pirates headed by a captain named White Beard. Captain White Beard, it is said, was killed in the battle and the Herald sank. Aaorth, very angry, found a powerful summoner named Brydus to resurrect the ship. It is said that Brydus cursed the captain of the ship.. Whoever is the captain. The captain must stay within 200 feet of the bow of the ship. Where to find him? I don’t know, he’s supposed to be some gambler, maybe try talking to the Purple Duke.
That’s all I know gentlemen. Now may I drink and be merry inside?”

Kiwina ponders for a moment, then asks, "So what kind of man do you think Cecil is now -- the one we knew, or the pirate?"
Bagdi turns.. “Captain is a little bit of both when times call for it but lately he has been focused on being a captain of a swiss cheese ship.”

Tsak struggles with conflicting emotions: relief at finding the petals... and dismay that they are leaving an alehouse that he just got to. As the rest head outside he flirts with the thought of ordering an ale 'to go' but decides to head back outside with the party. Besides, who was that big hairy thing that Rolth was pestering and Kiwina was glowering at?

Falco looks up, way up, at the minotaur that he bumped and gives a small shrug.
"My good taur I am sorry that I jostled you, I am pretty small and it is hard for me to get around in here. I had no intention of upsetting anyone. I would make you an offer, if I will to buy you a few rounds would you be willing to help me get to my friends over there? " he points over to his companions "We are looking into a disappearance and I just want to help, not get my beak broken."
The minotaur bristles for a moment but smiles. “Of course. Let’s go everyone. Move so this gentlemen can get through.” With that the path cleared. The minotaur was happy to accept any drink.

Elyas only Highlight to display spoiler: {recalls a demon named Aaroth. He is cecaelia, a human octopus hybrid. Elyas recalls that the demon is a known gambler, quite proficient and a fan of putting as many people under his debt as possible. }

Gothruk I liked Cecil, if a demon is pestering him then I think we check in, find out what's going on. Our only lead so far seems to be that Bardi saw them in the "Trash-heaps" Gothruk summerises how he feels.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=19 ;
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 9:06:07 PM
Rolth takes a closer look at the distasteful pile of rubbish, poking it with a stick to reveal what looks like a partial octopus tentacle. "Hey fellas, does this look demonic?" He roots around a little deeper in the pile to see if there is something more interesting to be found.

(Perception = 19, success!)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 12:35:38 AM
As Rolth points out the octopus, Kiwina answers, "Looks like someone wasted good food." Kiwina isn't sure the party hss finished with Bagdi, but doesn't know what else to ask at the moment. Oh, yeah, "Did Cecil ever talk about anyplace particular he'd like to go?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=14 ;
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 8:01:46 AM
(Perception = 14 Fail)
Tsak's head swivels from the pile of rubbish to the giant hairy sailor and back again as he tried to make sense of what is occurring. He is re-considering going back inside the tavern when he overhears Gothruk mention a demon.
That sounds interesting, he thinks to himself.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 9:46:15 AM
"Thank you my friend, my name is Falco of the Eight Petal Rose, tell me yours and I will open a tab for you to do with as you wish. If better I can just give you the coins to spend, it is your call."

He rummages about and pulls out 10gp and lets the minotaur decide how he would like it handled while he talks for a bit longer.

"My friends and I were part of the Taurnamnet and the captain who helped us seems to have disappeared. Any thing you or your friends here would be appreciated and rewarded I am sure. Remember it was Falco of the Eight Petal Rose if you here anything or are in need of help yourselves."

Once that is done he will excuse himself, unless the minotaur knows something, and head back outside with the others.

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=22 ;
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 11:22:32 AM
I imagine we could find some of those on a demon if we were to look hard enough. Gothruk answers Rolth with a smile.
Let's see what more the others found out.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 5:46:45 PM
Elyas eyes the tentacle that was found in the rubbish. Seeing it jars his memory a bit and he blurts out an uh oh . He pulls the others aside. I know that name from a few odd references. I believe we're dealing with a human /octopus hybrid demon. This one is known to be a gambler, but a good one that has gotten a lot of people in debt to himself over the years. We should be careful, I'm not sure he's going to play fair

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 8:01:46 PM
Finnian listens intrigued.

Demon Love
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 9:49:56 PM
To Falco, “What's in a name, but my name is Barone Yete, local barista. Connoisseur of all things coffee. Happy to meet you. Jimmy…” he calls to the bartender. Toss me a glass of your best honey Mead.. two please.”
“I got this Barone, on the house,” a small human says as he brings up two yellow mugs.
Falco only, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Falco, I'll tell you this. I heard the Captain mention Minotaur island, no context, but it's something.”}

Rolth locates the partial tentacle. Upon closer inspection blood hangs off the end. Near [b]Task[b] is a small knife with blood on the blade.
[B]Elyas[b] recalls details on the demon and warns the others.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=20 ;
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 10:50:11 PM
"So, if we think Cecil is likely to be with or chasing Aaroth, then the Purple Duke might be able to help. If we think Cecil is trying to escape Aaroth, we've got to figure out where he'd go. A trip to Minotaur Isle to talk to the Duke may mean missing MartiGrau. And while we're here, we could still ask advice on how to best help the children of Domi. Of course, the Duke might be aware of such children on his island." Kiwina estimates how long until the tides are best for heading out (sailor = 20 for the estimate); they might as well make use of that time.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Thursday December 13th, 2018 6:47:34 AM
"can anyone see any tracks or other clues leading away from here?". Rolth will also pick up the knife to see whether it might have a monogram or other clue.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Thursday December 13th, 2018 7:03:47 AM
"Well it is a pleasure to meet you Barone and I will be sure to find you for all things coffee. A personal favorite of mine that is for sure." When Minotaur Isle is mentioned Falco nods and thanks the barista for another thread to pull at. "Well that is the best thing I have heard so far. Thank you, I will be back for coffee but now I must catch up with my companions, remember if you are in need let me know and I set up the tab for you." a pause "Oh one last thing, I would like to provision out ship with coffee, can you help us get set up? I would happily buy supplies from you."

With that he goes outside to find the others.

"Petals, my new friend Barone told me that he heard the the Captain mention Minotaur island. That may be a place to work. Also Barone seems to be the go to for coffee, asked him to sell us a supply for on the ship."

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+14=18 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+8=18 ;
Thursday December 13th, 2018 7:50:40 AM
[Survival=18...]
Taking Rolth's suggestion Finnian searches the surrounding for tracks. He also makes a cursory study of the scene for himself [Perception=15]. He also attempts to decern how long ago the detenticalification took place [heal=18]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Thursday December 13th, 2018 8:04:40 AM
Gothruk remembers their side objective of finding Taurs who can help the cross-taur parents.
A bar wouldn't be the best place for that he guesses so he looks around for a library or school, they would likely be deserted at this time but he can return early tomorrow to ask those within for tips on handling different Taur children and if the cross-taurs were being birthed on this island too.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday December 13th, 2018 8:56:31 AM
Tsak thanks Falco for the gift of coffee! Despite the good points Gothruk has brought up, Tsak thinks time may be important for Captain Cecil, which would mean Minotaur Isle is the next stop.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday December 13th, 2018 10:44:40 AM
This is sounding like it will be quite a chase! are we ready to put other tasks, like learning more about the half-breed taurs, on hold while we go chasing a demon? I did not know Captain Cecil as well as most of you. If you feel that this is important, or a debt owed, I will follow with you. But it feels like it could get out of hand pretty quickly. Fighting a demon over a debt tends to be a losing gamble.

Blue's Clue and the knife d20=2 ; d20=1 ; d20=7 ;
Thursday December 13th, 2018 7:46:00 PM
Falco reveals the clues about Minotaur island and the Purple Duke. Kiwina wonders if the duke may be help with the hybrid children. To Kiwina’s keen eye he notices the tides just came in and it may be up to 12 hours before they head out again.
Barone shakes and agrees to provide some provisions to the ship. “Are you going to be heading out soon. I can head some off in the morning. What’s a reasonable price for you?”
Finnian uncovers a clue by studying the aging of the blood on the blade. Finnian only Highlight to display spoiler: {With your awesome doctory skills you find that the blood has congealed for about a week. So the tentacle has been laying here for that long. You may want to reassess the timeline of the kidnapping.}
Rolth notices an eye carved into the handle of the knife. Know religion vs DC 7 Highlight to display spoiler: { You easily notice that the carving is a crude carving. It’s similar to Gargul’s symbol but the owner circled the eye and crossed it out.}

Gothruk remembers their side objective of finding Taurs who can help the cross-taur parents.
A bar wouldn't be the best place for that he guesses so he looks around for a library or school, they would likely be deserted at this time but he can return early tomorrow to ask those within for tips on handling different Taur children and if the cross-taurs were being birthed on this island too.
(DM OOC: You need to give a Perception check or other relevant check. Without it I can only assume he sees nothing )

Tsak thanks Falco for the gift of coffee! Despite the good points Gothruk has brought up, Tsak thinks time may be important for Captain Cecil, which would mean Minotaur Isle is the next stop.

Elyas
This is sounding like it will be quite a chase! are we ready to put other tasks, like learning more about the half-breed taurs, on hold while we go chasing a demon? I did not know Captain Cecil as well as most of you. If you feel that this is important, or a debt owed, I will follow with you. But it feels like it could get out of hand pretty quickly. Fighting a demon over a debt tends to be a losing gamble.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+12=24 ;
Thursday December 13th, 2018 8:36:41 PM
At Rolth's request, Kiwina looks for tracks. (Roll = 24, +2 if giant humanoid)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=17 ;
Thursday December 13th, 2018 9:18:24 PM
Rolth takes a look at the symbol on the knife, and points it out to the others. "Why would someone cross out Gargul's symbol?" He is also up for hanging out here in town until the tide changes and asking around about the mixed taurs. The monks might have something to say, they were plenty wise when he was here before.

(Know Religion = 17)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Friday December 14th, 2018 7:11:56 AM
Falco addresses Elyas question.

"With out Cpt Cecil we would not have one the Taurnament, this could have left our part of the fight in the Sargrass undone. Who knows where we or the Wold would be without the captain treating us well form the get go." he speaks quieter to himself at the end. "Could have used without being so seasick on his boat though."

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resistanc

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=10 ;
Friday December 14th, 2018 10:02:01 AM
(Perception check from last post 1D20+8=10)

Gothruk continues to look, he didn't think such usually obvious buildings would be difficult to find.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Friday December 14th, 2018 8:04:51 PM
The tentacle has been here for about a week... this is no fresh kill

Blue's Clue and the investigation continues
Saturday December 15th, 2018 8:28:49 AM
The search for tracks is largely unsuccessful until Kiwina discovers a tuft of hair then drag marks near the alley on the other side of the bar.
Finnian discovers The tentacle has been here for about a week... this is no fresh kill..
Rolth and Finnian only Highlight to display spoiler: {Under inspection, the dragged body is carried through the alleyway and stops at the corner of the alleyway. The front of the building is a busy place and you lose the trail }

Rolth agrees that they could talk to the monks about the mixed taurs and notices someone seems to dislike Gargul.

Falco addresses Elyas question.
"With out Cpt Cecil we would not have one the Taurnament, this could have left our part of the fight in the Sargrass undone. Who knows where we or the Wold would be without the captain treating us well form the get go." he speaks quieter to himself at the end. "Could have used without being so seasick on his boat though."

Gothruk continues to look, he didn't think such usually obvious buildings would be difficult to find.

Elyas had previously expressed some concern over chasing a demon over figuring out how to help the mixed taur children.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Saturday December 15th, 2018 9:27:05 AM
A week-old blade... that's a lot of time to fill in. What can we look for next? we don't know for sure that this blade is connected to the Captain, but the octopus motif is certainly a big coincidence

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=19 ;
Saturday December 15th, 2018 10:28:57 PM
Kiwina inspects the drag marks, hoping to learn what he can about what was dragged. (perception = 19)

"What do you guys want to do? We've got half a day before leaving, assuming we decide to sail elsewhere."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Sunday December 16th, 2018 4:37:41 PM
"I think we should resume our way to Hearthold Keep, to ask about the mixed taur children. They may also know something useful about this demon. I wonder if the harbormaster might also be able to tell us whether the demon came and left aboard ship, and if so, when and on what ship."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday December 16th, 2018 7:59:50 PM
I think we should definitely visit Hearthold Keep whilst we're here. What about the grotto? How long would it take to travel there and back? Does anyone know? It would seem a waste of time to not do all the important things that need to be done whilst we are here, before we go bounding off to Castle Violet

Tsak feels like he is vacillating, but is unsure what the best thing to do is. He wants to both use time wisely and also act on the disappearance of Cpt Cecil.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Monday December 17th, 2018 11:34:09 AM
Gothruk gives up and rejoins the others.
Closest would be the Keep, so we go there first. He replies after Falco.

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep d20=4 ; d20=9 ; d20=15 ;
Monday December 17th, 2018 6:45:15 PM
Inspection of the drag marks reveals a bipedal male, judging by the size of the boots. Beside the drag marks are another pair of bipedal footsteps. Those are followed by two more sets of footprints.
Several of the others agree to head to the Keep above the beach. There is a sharp incline or climb to reach the Hearthold Keep but for anyone even partially in shape.
Con vs DC 15 to climb without losing breath.
At the Keep is a thick wooden door with two dressed guards. The guards are dressed in polished armor with a mixture of blue and red leather. They smile as you approach and do not feel like a threat. They do block the door and ask, “Who do you seek and what is your reason for visiting?”
Know local vs 9 Highlight to display spoiler: { The guards are largely ceremonial with some taking it more serious than others. You can enter here but there is a smaller door a 100 foot to the right. It is unguarded. Do you choose to go diplomatic and make a big entrance or politely depart and go to the other door?}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=10 ;
Monday December 17th, 2018 8:24:33 PM
Rolth, who has been here before, points out the smaller door 100' to the right to the party, "Hey guys, there is a less formal door over there if we want." To the guards, he adds, "We are the Eight Petaled Rose, and have news from Liontaur Isle that we would like to discuss with the wise masters of this place. How might we best gain entry for that purpose?"

(Knowledge local =10, success)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+2=14 ; d20+1=7 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 7:02:55 AM
(rolls: Con = 14; know local (untrained) = 7)

Distracted by the tracking, Kiwina doesn't notice the others leave until late, and is out of breath by the time he catches up with them at the keep.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+1=18 ; d20+6=24 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 7:21:34 AM
{Con: 18} {Diplomacy: 24}

Falco moves with Rolth and is immediatly sure he wants to enter though the main door. After the initial introduction Falco continues talking.

"My friends and I have fought to defend the Wold and the Taur races. We come seeking an audience, knowledge and friendship. Allowing us to arrive as friend, not through the side door, would honor our struggles and efforts and I am sure show great presence of mind to your superiors."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+2=3 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 9:55:47 AM
(ConCheck=3 Fail)
Tsak is too winded after the long climb to take part in any conversation or decision making.
He stands by getting his breath back and prepares to follow the others whatever they choose.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=20 ; d20=2 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 10:08:30 AM
Elyas is able to handle the climb surprisingly well, once again performing better at physical tasks than one would expect a wizard to be capable of.

As my companions have stated, we have matters to discuss with the masters of this keep. We believe the topic of our inquiry to be very important to the whole region of the Taur Islands, and we wish for the input of your masters.

Elyas realizes he is speaking out of turn and just repeating what his friends have already said. with a blush he backs up and lets the others do the talking. I really need to stop doing that... he thinks to himself (diplomacy roll of 2)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+1=4 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 6:58:11 PM
(OOC: forgot my Con check, which I failed.)

Rolth wheezes as he asks his questions, which might take some of the oomph out of his entreaties.

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep Part 2
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 7:57:11 PM
The two guards look disappointed as Rolth suggests they go to the other door. “They always pick the other door,” says one of the guard. “You are too loud and imposing,” says the other.
“Loud and imposing,” the first guard replies. “At least I talk to them.”
After a pause, they realize the group is still standing at the door.
“They are still here,” says the second guard.
The first guard stands straight and addresses the Petals. “Honorable adventures, welcome to Hearthold Keep. Please, it would be our honor to open the doors for you but if you choose to go through the other door or you could split up. A Maitre d' will meet you at either door. May I also offer some refreshments.”
With that the guards offered you a mug of clear liquid.
The other guard began to push open the doors to reveal a bustling restaurant. With wait staff moving from table to table. An elf, taller than most waited just within the doors.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 10:54:00 PM
Restaurant? Kiwina is a bit confused, and not least because the man inside the doors looks a bit odd to him. "I'm sorry, but we didn't come for refreshment. We need advice from the masters of this place."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+9=25 ;
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 6:53:16 AM
Rolth bows to the elf, and taking a cue from Kiwina, asks, "Might we have an interview with the masters of this place? We have information of potential interest and seek some in return."

(Diplomacy = 25)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 7:24:25 AM
"Lets not be to fast about the refreshments, I could eat... er... I mean... we should not turn down hospitality."

I have been on a boat, fighting and transformed. A good mean might be just the thing and it might get us closer to the captain.

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resista

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 7:47:11 PM
Tsak too is up for refreshment, and still a bit winded from the walk. He simply stands mute, nodding furiously at Falco's suggestion.

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep Part 3
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 8:58:47 PM
The tall elf bowed politely and sits the party at a table comfortable for everyone.
He asks if they would like to order any food - (OOC: all food outside of Specials- cost 25 gp - Feel free to RP any food you like)
“Specials are Upper Kings channel Crab legs and Bridge Island Lobster both are available for 75 gp.”
He acknowledged the parties request to see the masters of the place and leaves after taking any orders.
Outside of your table you notice the large room is full. Each table has a mixture of taurs and others. Creatures you wouldn’t normally see seem to enjoy dinner at the Hearthold Keep.
To the right is a huge monster with a large black nodule in the center of a blob that may be a head. A pair of eyes on each side of the nodule. The monster is surrounded by a pair of minotaur and a outsized human.
To the left is a reptilian creature that tastes the air with its long split tongue. Surrounding this creature is a pair of younger reptilian creatures and a snake-like creature sitting on its thick tail.

Within moments he returns with a pair of monks dressed in brown cloaks.
“Welcome, to Hearthold Keep restaurant and monastery. I understand you have concerns about the children on Liontaur Island?” said one monk.
“We may look like resaurantiers but we are still monks and have ears everywhere and answers for everything. Would you like a breadstick?” said the other monk while offering the group a basket of bread.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 9:10:46 PM
Elyas tries to hide a reaction at the high prices of the food. He gratefully takes the breadsticks, but waits for the others to present their case after his earlier failure

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+9=24 ;
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 9:24:35 PM
Rolth orders a nice, juicy center cut steak, rare please! His mouth waters after eating sailing rations on the trip over. When the monks approach, he greets them politely and accepts the breadstick.

"Why yes, thank you! We are the Eight Petaled Rose. Two of us, the centaur Kiwina and myself, left this very island not so long ago to begin a quest, bless Domi, to reunite the taurs in nobility, inspired by the example set here on Bridge Island. We had a minotaur companion who has since parted ways, but we have an equally redoubtable minotaur friend, Gothruk, who you may perceive is a monk himself. IN any event, during the recent troubles, there appeared among the families of Liontaur Isle many children who were half one type of taur and half another. Can you, in your wisdom, explain this? We hope it is a sign from Domi that we are taking steps in the right direction on our quest. Yet we are not certain what to do next, nor whether we are merely allowing ourselves to be blinded by our hopes. Can you help us understand what is going on? Are there other signs that might show the way?"

(Diplomacy = 24)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 9:40:21 PM
Tsak orders steak. A great big juicy steak cooked rare with a peppercorn sauce and roasted potatoes and a mug of the abbotrs lager.
Thank you.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=20 ;
Thursday December 20th, 2018 12:10:05 AM
Kiwina cannot believe a meal would be worth so much, and examines the patrons of the place. He cannot tell if a huge monster with a large black nodule in the center of a blob that may be a head is male or female.

"The major part of my worry, frankly, is that the mothers of the children are afraid of their neighbors. They hide the children. Growing up in fear -- well, it doesn't seem to me to be the best way to help the children become the hope of peace for taur-kind. I believe their parents need support and encouragement, but don't know how travelers like us could provide it."

Kiwina has not ordered nor accepted food. He worries the monks might take this amiss (sense motive = 20 to see if they're offended).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Thursday December 20th, 2018 7:13:09 AM
"Well those sound wonderful, if a bit expensive. I guess it might be a once in a lifetime meal so I will take the Bridge Island Lobster please. A glass of water would be good as well."

As the others talk Falco has second thoughts on his order but lets it go anyway as it leaves him with almost 300 gold, more they most make in a lifetime.

{ooc: What race are the monks?}

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resista

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Thursday December 20th, 2018 9:03:04 AM
Finnian takes in the tall elf and decides that he's all of a sudden not very hungry and turns down the offering of food.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday December 20th, 2018 10:07:04 AM
Elyas takes a moment to look around the room

So many different races and types represented n this room. How do you do it? How do you get such varied peoples to sit in the same room without fighting or glaring at each other? This is what we would hope for the Taur peoples and their new hybrid offspring. We don't know why it is happening, but really the why is less important than finding a way for the collective to accept the unique.

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep Part 4
Thursday December 20th, 2018 9:52:01 PM
The price of the food is a bit high but the food is exquisite. Juicey, tender and delicious.
“You are residents of the island. That is wonderful. We just started this operation here so you were probably a bit surprised,” said one of the monks.
“I’m sorry you lost a friend, that’s always troublesome. If you need anything please let us know.”
“The children, I’ve heard of these children. The twisted mutation is not possible. At least, I have not ever came across anything like this. What about you Luther?”
Luther looked up and then met eyes with the first monk. “Elbridge, this is a tough one so these children have the been twisted up nasty. This is a very powerful spell, I’ve only seen spells like this used after major events. It’s like some spellcasters just wait for the cover of a disaster… anyways.”
Kiwina does not notice any offense taken by the pair. They seem occupied and truly interested in what’s happened to the taur children.
“The children, will need a powerful potion. Well, I’m not sure you can call it a potion. It’s an airborne concoction. You will have to disperse it over the children at the same time. I have ingredients for one potion.”
“The ingredients,” Elbridge picked up the conversation. “Are very rare and expensive. You will have to give us some time. Are you heading somewhere? Maybe you could stop back in after some time.”

Falco
"Well those sound wonderful, if a bit expensive. I guess it might be a once in a lifetime meal so I will take the Bridge Island Lobster please. A glass of water would be good as well."
“The Bridge Island Lobster is a good choice,” Luther says with a smile.
Finnian takes in the tall elf and decides that he's all of a sudden not very hungry and turns down the offering of food.

Elyas takes a moment to look around the room
So many different races and types represented n this room. How do you do it? How do you get such varied peoples to sit in the same room without fighting or glaring at each other? This is what we would hope for the Taur peoples and their new hybrid offspring. We don't know why it is happening, but really the why is less important than finding a way for the collective to accept the unique.

To [Elyas[/b], “It’s amazing what a little food will do. Here as the Keep we have all the food a creature could ask for. Why not feed everyone. “What about your minotaur friend?” Elbridge asks referencing Gothruk. “Food solves everything. Elbridge then instructs the tall waiter to bring out the complementary soup for the ones that do not want a meal.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Friday December 21st, 2018 12:18:54 AM
The response from the monks takes Kiwina aback for a moment. "What does this potion you recommend do?"

It sounds to Kiwina as if the monkx might be talking about "untwisting" the children, which is not at all what he expected to hear. But most likely he's jumping to conclusions.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Friday December 21st, 2018 6:54:53 AM
Rolth is also taken aback at the idea of undoing the children's blended forms. "Why do you think the children's condition is something that needs to be undone? How do you know that it is not the work of Domi, doing exactly what Bridge Isle has been preaching for years? Is this the work of some other being?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Friday December 21st, 2018 7:01:24 AM
Falco is content with the food and the discussion of a potion. He sits back, anticapating the feast that seems to be coming.

This is a nice break from the troubles of the Wold. I have to remember to come here when there is down time.

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1st Bane (DC 14), Cure light wounds (d), magic weapon, shield of faith.
0th (at will) Detect magic ,guidance, light, resista

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday December 21st, 2018 9:08:16 AM
Elyas is also surprised by the turn of the conversation.

What makes you think this is the effect of a magic user, specifically one with ill intent? what motive could someone have to combine taur races for evil purposes? It seems to me that we should learn more about the cause before we go tinkering with these children by means of experimental potions.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Friday December 21st, 2018 4:55:13 PM
Finnian follows the conversation.

[ooc: sorry for my garbage posts]

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep Part 4
Friday December 21st, 2018 7:39:07 PM

The food is delivered. Warm steam rises from the bread. The lobster is pinkish and so is Rolth’s steak. A noise just outside of sight causes a bit of commotion and a few cloaked monks rush toward the issue.
Eldridge looks toward the noise and becomes a bit distracted but returns his attention to the group. He looks a uncomfortable after the mention of untwisting of the children.
“Untwisting may be too much comfortable talk Luther. Bad form… Unfortunately, what I suspect has happened…”
“It’s an illusion…” inserted Luther. “It’s a mass effect spell that seems to of been dispersed at once. Such a cruel thing to do.”
Eldridge began, “My young friends, the children do not have a condition.”
“Let’s not be hasty, Eldridge.” Luther said after a moment of thought. “Most of what we are saying is conjecture. Let’s make an official investigation out of this.”
“Of course, that is an excellent idea,” Luther replies. “May we look into this issue for you?” He asks the group.
“I hear you have a mystery about a sea captain,” says Eldridge. “Of course, for a challenge like this.. No charge. Enjoy the meal.”
“Is there anything else we can help you with?” Says Luther. “Sounds like we may have an issue with a couple werewolves. It’s not all buttercups and lobster.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Saturday December 22nd, 2018 3:19:23 PM
In response to the inquiry re our sea captain mystery, Rolth responds, "Why yes, we are seeking Captain Cecil of the Herald, who may have run afoul of the gambling demon, Aaroth. Have you any idea where we might find one or both of them?"

On mention of the werewolves, Rolth perks up a bit. "Are the werewolves causing trouble here and now, or is this a less immediate concern?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=15 ;
Saturday December 22nd, 2018 8:28:36 PM
The exchange between Luther and Eldridge, including mention of an official investigation, leaves Kiwina feeling that they do not really know what's going on. This is a bit disturbing since they clearly have heard rumors of the children. And because they want to appear informed.

"Werewolves?" Kiwina's home islands had no such creatures. He looks at the cloaked monks to see what they are doing to handle the problem. (perception = 15)

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep
Monday December 24th, 2018 12:37:03 PM
"Eh.. don't worry about the werewolves. Probably just a little too much alcohol. For such a pleasurable drink it has some consequences for others."
A crash and some small screams and a fight is now visible. A tall fur covered humanoid punches a half orc causing the half orc to fall into the large blob like creature. Both tumble to the ground. The half orc stands, complains for half a second about a slimy film from the blob like creature, then tackles the werewolf.
Two large humans rush to the scene and secure both as Luther attempt to help the blob like creature. He stands awkwardly attempting to help but ends up just looking silly.
Eldridge visibly sighed, "This is a respectable restaurant. This is so unacceptable. Even with the best guard they are ruining everything. Everyday, it's something!"
Eldridge's character broke down and he was visibly shaken/embarrassed.
"If only I could keep these to a minimum it would avoid this mess."
The werewolf broke free of his human restraints and the two creatures fought upon the floor.
"No! no!"

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday December 26th, 2018 10:26:24 AM
Elyas watches the fight warily, not wanting to get involved in the tumble, but ready to cast a spell if it gets out of hand. "Things just never stop getting more interesting do they?

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Wednesday December 26th, 2018 11:58:34 AM
I don't *think* taurs can be infected by a werewolf. That orc sure can, and so can humans.

Kiwina has no intention of becoming involved in the ruckus, but does move between the werewolf and the humanoid members of the Petals (unless they for some reason try to become involved themselves).

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d20=8 ; d20=14 ;
Wednesday December 26th, 2018 5:00:15 PM
Perception vs DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {"You sent your family to send a message," growled the werewolf as he snapped at the half orc. "You are insane. I didn't do that. I can't help it your father is a troublemaker," shouted the half orc. You notice that the half orc has a gash tracing the side of his face. }
Eldridge and Luther ask that the guards step away. Each casts a spell and each stealthy touch their target. Both the werewolf and the half orc freeze in place. They argue for a moment but suddenly realize they can't move. The guards quickly scoop up the paralyzed fighters and take them away.
Eldridge and Luther immediately begin to apologize to the customers affected by the scuffle. They socialize while the wait staff clean up the mess.
A sudden crash from the other room prompts another rush of activity.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+10=30 ;
Thursday December 27th, 2018 8:00:39 AM
[b]"hey, you might want get that scratch checked out by a priest!" Rolth warns. He is relieved to not have to step into the fight and ruin this most excellent meal. He hears the crash from the next room and sighs. He is destined to never finish his steak, it seems...

(Perception = 30)

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d20=13 ; d20=5 ; d20=17 ;
Thursday December 27th, 2018 2:08:37 PM
(OOC: This may be difficult to resolve but I'm going to do it anyways...lol. A fun little mystery to get us through the break. )
Perception vs DC 13 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice a spell caster, a cloaked human-like creature stand but before you can make anything out}
The room is bathed in darkness.
A single wand lights a small circle 50 feet from the party.
A woman screams and something thumps to the ground.
(Con vs DC 17 - to avoid tripping in the Darkness without help from a spell or Feat)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Thursday December 27th, 2018 2:57:10 PM
Having paid more than most people make in a year Falco stays out of the fight and just watches chuckling to himself.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=12 ;
Friday December 28th, 2018 6:51:33 PM
(12 = perception from earlier. . . Thanks, Centurylink.)

Kiwina looks in the direction of the scream, and notes if it is the same as the direction of the lit area. He does not yet move in the darkness, trying to remember what was around him.

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep
Friday December 28th, 2018 7:40:19 PM
The Darkness spell fades revealing a crowd gathering around the source of the light. "Why, would someone do this," sobs a familiar voice. "Do not let anyone leave the room.". The voice commands.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Friday December 28th, 2018 7:59:09 PM
Falco looks up from his big mean contemplating what is going on.

Seems we may have a mystery. Still busy eating.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Friday December 28th, 2018 9:17:47 PM
Rolth sighs inwardly and thinks to himself, "A hero's work is never done, and neither is my steak." Self-pity over, he rises from his seat to see if he can find out more about what has transpired. If anyone does attempt to leave, he will attempt to fascinate them. (DC 13 WILL save or sit quietly and listen to my performance.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=13 ; d20+2=11 ;
Saturday December 29th, 2018 12:58:19 PM
Kiwina tries to place the familiar voice -- Eldridge or Luther, perhaps? (Perception = 13) He starts towards the scene of the crime, not getting too close, but close enough to clearly see the lit area (CON = 11 to avoid tripping), bumping into things on the way. As best he can over his own clattering and "excuse me's", he listens to the conversations around the body.

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d2=2 ;
Monday December 31st, 2018 2:28:28 PM
Luther lies upon the floor of the restaurant with a large knife perturbing from his chest. His friend Eldridge stand above him with blood dripping from his hands.
"He did it," shouted a patron, an elf with a chip on his shoulder.
"I didn't see anything," says a beautiful human woman dressed in expensive, exotic, cloaks.
Two half orcs, brothers, stand near the back, arms crossed, blood sprayed across their large bare chest.
Near the foot of the dead man is a small rat-like man. He is rubbing his hands together and wrinkling his nose.
From the back a guard rushes forward. "Oh no, what happened?"
You notice his chest is splatter with blood and his hand is wrapped.
(OOC: DM Note to self - 6 suspects)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+10=19 ;
Tuesday January 1st, 2019 12:21:25 AM
Rolth looks closely at the two half orcs, to see whether the blood is spattered beneath where their arms are crossed or not. He thinks that if they had their arms crossed when the blood fountained out (and therefore have no blood under the crossed arms), then they probably aren't the killers, or at least didn't wield the knife.

(Perception = 19)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Tuesday January 1st, 2019 12:24:10 AM
Also, Rolth counts 8 suspects, including Eldridge and Luther himself.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+3=22 ;
Tuesday January 1st, 2019 11:10:45 AM
Realizing that his meal is truly over at this point Falco, with a crab leg in one hand, goes to check on the knifed man. {Heal Check: 22} He bends to examine the body and, assuming it is dead, wants to be sure it is the knife wound that caused the damage.

Glancing at Rolth "Best make sure none of these folks run off."

He looks up and spots the half orcs, while he talks he points the crab leg at those near by. "Lot of blood on you two and you don't even look surprised by it." looking at the rat-like man rubbing his hands he blinks "Why are you rubbing your hands? Nervous? Stop it."

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=22 ;
Tuesday January 1st, 2019 12:32:20 PM
Kiwina lookss at the knife and examines the people around. (Perception = 22) Does it appear that the knife likely came from a kitchen, or is it designed for fighting? Does anyone have an empty sheath or otherwise appear to be missing a knife? Kiwina is unsure which "he" the elf is referring to.

"Are you in authority here?" Kiwina asks the guard. "Eldridge and my friend will try to help Luther. I guess that means you should get each of these people to tellls you what they saw.
You've done this sort of thing before?"

Kiwina stays by the guard, both to enforce the idea that the guard is in charge here and to hear what is said. He notes with some satsfaction that the suspects are all smaller than he and Rolth are, and is willing to loom over any of them if the guard appears to need the support.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=17 ; d20+7=23 ;
Tuesday January 1st, 2019 3:59:17 PM
Elyas stands still and thinks, watching and listening as some of the other Petals start asking questions. He notices no one has yet asked the woman anything, and he tries to get a better look at her top see if anything seems out of place.
It's always the least obvious ones, Elyas thinks to himself

perception 17 to notice anything on her person that seems odd or out of place
Knowledge local 23 to try to recognize her if she is someone who is well known in the Islands or if she is wearing anything that would place her as being from a particular place.

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d20+7=19 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=13 ;
Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 8:09:53 PM
Rolth find the two half orcs are mighty grumpy and getting meaner as the minutes tick by, but the blood splatter seems to cover their clothing and their arms. "Why the fuss?" The taller of the two finally explodes. "This is a common occurrence. It's just the battle of the fittest." His brother adds, “Don't look at us like that. Always judging half orcs as such brutes.”
Choose one - Sense Motive vs DC 13 Highlight to display spoiler: { The taller of the half orc is older and bitter. The younger half orc tends to follow his older brother. }
Falco the small rat-like man stopped immediately and attempted to scurry away. He was stopped by the elf and the woman. “Oh no you don't,” shouted the elf. “Were you waiting to dine on this poor fellow. I know all about you ratfolk.” The little rat-like like man wiggled his nose but said nothing.
Choose one - Sense Motive vs DC 13 Highlight to display spoiler: { You sense an overwhelming sense of righteousness within the elf, close to arrogance. The small rat-like man is drenched in fear with a twinge of ravenous hunger. }
Kiwina looks at the body to find that the kitchen knife was expertly placed through the ribs and into the heart. Luther was very much dead.
The guard agrees to help contain everyone in the room. He shouts for the other guards to lock the doors.
Choose one - Sense Motive vs DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: { The guard disappears within the crowd. You sense for a moment that he is trying to avoid any attention}
Elyas spots on the woman removing a broken necklace from her neck and placing her right hand upon her neck. He recognizes her as a councilwoman. The only human councilwoman on the island. Alexia Houseman, steps in front of the rat man but seem too preoccupied to say much of anything.
Choose one - Sense Motive vs DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice the woman seem to be interested in the activities of the guard. She follows him toward the front door but loses sight of him. }

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+8=13 ;
Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 8:41:12 PM
{Sense Motive @ Rat-Man: 13 - than the Warper Sar}

Falco looks at the elf and the rat-man and considers his own physical position and, the simply fact, that he is waving around a crab leg. With a sigh he gestures to the rat-man.

"My man come here. It appears I have a different perspective then your 'friend' the elf." He snaps his fingers at the elf "Down here madam.... thank you. Now, instead of racial tinged nonesne how about you help out and tell us what you saw, not what you think please."

He looks back to the rat-folk and sighs before handing over the crab leg. "And you... what is your perspective?"

Something in this has clearly engaged Falcos innate sense of a good story as well has his unhappiness with mistreating the small folks.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=22 ;
Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 8:45:35 PM
Rolth looks and listens more closely to the half orcs, but finds nothing suspicious about them. "I do not judge you, and being seen by many as a savage myself, I get where you are coming from. But this doesn't look like a battle of the fittest, it looks like an assassination. No honor in that, hmmph. No real warrior would need to stoop to such things. Let's sort this out so we can get back to eating and drinking. Either of you fellows see what happened?" (Sense motive = 22)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=12 ;
Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 10:19:31 PM
(Sense motive @ guard = 12)

Seeing that the guard is not going to conduct the questioning, Kiwina starts with him. "You there, it's all good making sure the doors are closed, but what did you see that had you rushing to the body before everyone else? You should be commended for such observation,. And what happened to your hand."

"And Eldridge, were you right here with Luther? Rolth is right, this was a single expert thrust, in the dark. You must have noticed something."

"Did anyone see what happened to darken the room? Whose wand is providing the light now?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+3=14 ;
Thursday January 3rd, 2019 8:51:26 AM
Elyas sees the woman removing a broken necklace and it raises his curiosity.

Madam Councilwoman he calls out to her. Are you alright? did something happen to you as well while the lights were out? did you see anything that happened?

Sense motive = 14, fail

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d20+4=23 ;
Thursday January 3rd, 2019 10:25:17 PM
The half orcs look at each other and the older speaks, "we were standing here minding our own business when this monk started bleeding. All we saw was a hand then darkness.
The light from Eldridges light disappeared as the room began to brighten.
The councilwoman wiped away a tear but stood and replied angrily. "I'm fine. She throws the necklace on the ground. "I was behind our victim. I didn't see anything. He deserved it," she spit.
Sudden darkness stuck again and the councilwoman screamed.
Eldridge cast Light immediately and the poor woman became the next victim.
Perception vs. 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You happen to catch the image of a man skirting through the crowd.}
Using the previous health check you are able to tell the woman is still alive. She is deathly injured.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Friday January 4th, 2019 6:44:41 AM
Well, that at least eliminates Luther as a suspect, unless he is undead. He quietly asks the orcs to describe the hand that they saw. Left or right hand? Man or woman? What color or species?

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=16 ;
Friday January 4th, 2019 9:09:02 AM
Kiwina looks to see that all the suspects and bodies are still in the area.-- Luther, Eldridge, the elf with a chip on his shoulder, beautiful human (council)woman, two orcs, small rat-like man, and guard. Rolth had been talking with the orcs and Kiwina had been shadowing the guard, Falco the rat-man, and Elyas the councilwoman. If anyone is missing, Kiwina calls to the guards at the doors and describes the missing person.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=23 ;
Friday January 4th, 2019 9:56:10 AM
Elyas is on alert after the first death, and his time on the streets has given him a quick eye for following a target in a crowd and noticing a mark. as soon as there is light again, instead of being distracted by the injured woman (not that he is heartless, just pragmatic and with no ability as a medic) Elyas spins around looking for someone out of place.

{perception = 23}

There! He shouts, pointing at a man he spotted. He's trying to sneak away!

Elyas quickly casts a spell, a magical spider web forming between the wall of the room and the floor, catching the new suspect right in the center.

(Reflex save DC 16 or be trapped in the web. DC 16 reflex or escape artist every time someone tries to move in the web as well)

(OOC: probably catches a lot of bystanders as well, but it seemed like my best option anyways)

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d20=9 ;
Friday January 4th, 2019 10:17:28 PM
"I don't know, say the older half orcs. It looked feminine but it was gloved, black glove."
"It wasn't feminine," his brother countered.
The man jumps just before the web but leaps right into the sticky mess.
His hat falls upon the ground in front of the web.
The guard struggles and swears. "I didn't do anything." Elyas easily finds the guard struggling to drop a bloody knife. His other hand struggles to cast a spell. "I am a good person. The councilwoman is the bad person here. I didn't ask her to cheat on me. This is all a big misunderstanding."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday January 5th, 2019 1:14:44 AM
Tsak wakes to find himself slumped in darkness, the only illumination a feeble patch of sunlight coming thru a window. In front of him are a greasy plate and a goblet, the remains of his sumptuous meal. As he comes to full wakefulness he hears raised voices from a nearby room.
Rising to his feet he notices food and drink still set out in abundance on the tables around him, seems like the former occupants departed in haste.
He sets off toward the commotion to find out what is going on...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Saturday January 5th, 2019 10:48:44 AM
"Looks like we have the perp, weapon, body, and motive. Case closed, eh? I’m sorry about your friend, Eldridge."

Back to the adventure!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=14 ; d8+2=8 ;
Saturday January 5th, 2019 2:52:52 PM
Seeing the woman injured and dieing Falco quickly casts a healing spell on the woman hoping to save her. {CLW: 8} When Elyas yells about someone sneaking away he glances up but stays with the woman a moment longer.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Monday January 7th, 2019 11:40:49 AM
Still unsure as to the condition of the woman Falco joins Elyas at the struggling man. He blinks up at the man caught in the web, noting to himself how like a fly he looks.

"Your good? She is bad? Are you in a position to make that judgement and exact punishment? Knifing someone is normally bad though I have done it as a good action. I think the place for this is a court, not at dinner."

Scene 2: The Purple Duke and Minotaur Island

Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Breakfast
Monday January 7th, 2019 6:28:38 PM
Tsak is awakened by the chaos. He find other guards attempting to free the man within the web. “How could you do that?” Eldridge says but the knife-wielding guard said nothing. “Take him to the dungeon. We will have a trial and I will notify the elders.”
He swallows hard and instructs a few others to help clean up the mess. Eldridge volunteers to pay for every meal.
“What can I do,” Eldridge says sadly. “We were boys, together… I should of known. Luther liked to cause messes and I should of known he would of got involved in an affair with the councilwoman. This is going to be so bad…”
Falco cures the woman and she blinks awake. She is alive but in a lot of pain. Others thank Falco and rush to her aid.
“She wouldn’t listen to me!” the man shouts as the guards begin to take him away. “She wouldn’t listen!”
Eldridge offers a bed for the night and breakfast in the morning. “I do hope you are able to find your friend. Have these?”
Eldridge hands you a bag of potions. Within the bag are 3 vials of Bear’s Endurance.

(OOC: Bear’s Endurance: The affected creature gains greater vitality and stamina. The spell grants the subject a +4 enhancement bonus to Constitution, which adds the usual benefits to hit points)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+9=24 ;
Monday January 7th, 2019 8:42:07 PM
Rolth thanks Eldridge for his hospitality and generosity, and praises Falco for his quick thinking in aiding the Councilwoman. If it seems as if Eldridge does not know more about our missing friend or his demonic pursuer, Rolth will spend the evening and breakfast working the crowd and seeing what they might know about the twain and their likely whereabouts. (Diplomacy = 24 to gather information)

In the morning, Rolth assumes that we catch the tide that Kiwina predicted?

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Monday January 7th, 2019 11:49:59 PM
Kiwina prepares to sail with the next tide, having gathered that the advice they were looking for at the keep will not be forthcoming on this trip. In the morning, it's off to Castle Violet to see what they can learn about Captain Cecil.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 1:56:58 AM
After taking Eldridge up on his offer of a bed a hearty, if somewhat early breakfast, Tsak assists Kiwina in preparing the Rose for the trip across to Minotaur Island.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 7:27:52 AM
Mumbeling to himself "So an affair that ends in a kniff... ruining your own life... waste."

HE looks about for the rat-folk that had been there earlier. If he finds them he will ask if he is truly as hungry as he looked before. Being that hungry in a restaurant like this seems out of place. Maybe he is in need.
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1st - Bane(DC 14), Xcure light woundsX, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 1:46:18 PM
Elyas shakes his head as the guards haul the man away to the dungeons. You would think after hundreds of years of affairs causing at least half of the world's problems people would learn to stop having them... I guess we're just slow learners.

Elyas sleeps quite well that night, happy to have been part of sorting out the unfortunate incident. Although he was hesitant about Falco's recent changes it did not escape his notice how quickly the two of them were quickly able to work together to handle the situation using their compeltely different magical abilities. Elyas to capture the culprit and Falco to heal the victim.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 3:11:07 PM
After feeling overwhelmingly sick for the past few days Finnian awakes feeling refreshed and ready for the days to come. He spends the morning speaking with the others and getting clued in on what he missed.

The Tide is up
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 7:04:55 PM
With the kerfuffle resolved. Falco searches for the little rat man. With some effort he finds the little man rustling through the trash near the keep. Falco’s approach startles him and he scurries off, disappearing between a pair of centaur that barely notice him.

Morning reveals a new day and the restaurant is back to normal. The furniture had been replaced and any stains are completely cleaned up. Eldridge, is a bit depressed but bids the Adventurers and good trip.
The beach is filled with vacation-goers. Everyone eager to enjoy the pleasant weather. The news of the tragedy in the Keep already making the rounds.
The tide, as predicted, is perfect. Ramsey and the other Brambles are cleaning up the ship.
Rolth notices there is much more to do as thorns and vines lay upon the deck of the ship.
“No worries,” Ramsey says. “We got this. I wanted to let you know I trained Circi here on maintenance for your propeller drive. Circi is a large centaur Bramble mare. He has that “always angry” look, Ramsey says.
“Our other Bramble is Dalilah,” he says with a wink. “I think she likes me, but…” he stops mid-sentence. “She’s our first mate. Pretty good one, I think.” Dalilah is a Minotaur Bramble, smaller than Ramsey but with a tough nature.
“Noticed, a lot of folks staring at the ship after that black behemoth left. Do you know that was full of outsiders.. On a ship? Said it was captained by some angel.
How’d it go at the Keep, get the answers you wanted?
You guys heading to Minotaur Island to find Captain Cecil? It will take maybe a day, if that. That propeller on the end of the ship is quite ingenious.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+8=28 ;
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 10:28:29 PM
Rolth addresses the crew, "Nice to have you all on board! Hey, where did all these vines come from?" Then he'll get to work helping Captain Kiwina sail us to Minotaur Isle. (Profession Sailor = 28)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 11:42:22 PM
"As I recall, Castle Violet is around on the other side of Minotaur Island. Show us what the propeller can do." Kiwina says to Ramsey.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 2:07:16 AM
Tsak is looking forward to getting back to sea. The fresh air and the rhythm of the waves, as well as the beautiful weather lure him. He finds himself utterly content and prodigiously thankful to be adventuring with this fine group of comrades and on their very own boat to boot.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 9:13:50 AM
Gothruk's glad that things have changed, he thinks back to the days of travelling on Cecil's boat, each trip half the party took I'll.
He's happy that they found their own Magic ship, maybe when we get Cecil back we could race him, make a small wager. He brings up the idea to the rest of the crew.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 9:59:30 AM
As the rat-folk rushes off Falco calls after him.

"Brother, I was hoping to help you, I will leave something for you here.. We half mean must look out for one another." He wraps three gold in a small cloth and puts it near the trash in the hope that it will be found.

Back on the shop Falco stows his things and settles in.

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1st - Bane(DC 14), cure light wounds, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 10:43:55 AM
Elyas greets and watches each of the new crew members. He is happy to have the extra hands of experienced sailors on the ship, knowing what kind of messes we tend to get ourselves involved in.

He spend some time examining the work on the propeller device and writes down a bunch of notes in one of the many notebooks in his backpack.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 4:30:16 PM
On the ship Finnian begins his day with some light calisthenics followed by a few trips up, down, and around the rigging. Upon reaching the top he prays to the gods and prepares himself for the day.

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1st: Produce Flame, CLW, Entangle, Longstrider
0: Produce Water, Detect Magic, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize

The Rose and it's Propellor
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 5:06:13 PM
Rolth
Rolth addresses the crew, "Nice to have you all on board! Hey, where did all these vines come from?" Then he'll get to work helping Captain Kiwina sail us to Minotaur Isle. (Profession Sailor = 28)
Ramsey blushed a bit. “It was nothing. Looks like we shed some of these Bramble vines. It’s a new thing with this Bramble talent, every day.” He smiled.
Dalilia approached and elbowed the Bramble minotaur in the side. “Did you tell them you lost to a girl.”
Ramsey put up a hand then sighed. “I did not lose to a girl. You cheated.”
Dalilia laughed heartily then added, “This genius set up a tug of war when you gentlemen were gone. Bramble vs. Bramble. Ramsey here was doing fine till he went against me.”
She laughed.
“Can we just forget about that. We have work to do.”
Dalilia left and continued to laugh.

Kiwina
"As I recall, Castle Violet is around on the other side of Minotaur Island. Show us what the propeller can do." Kiwina says to Ramsey.
“Ay, Captain.”
Ramsey instructed Cerci to start up the propellor. Cerci grabbed another Bramble sailor and they disappear below deck. Within a half hour the propellor began to spin, catching the wind. The sails were turned inward to redirect the air to the propellor.

Tsak and Gothruk are looking forward to the sea air. Gothruk imagines a race between the Herald and the Rose.

Falco offers a gift to the small rat-like man. From a safe place the little man watches and returns once Falco leaves. He pockets the coins and returns to sorting through the trash.
Finnian does a few exercises and then tours the boat. He stops to pray at the very top of the rigging.
Elyas inspects and records, as the propellor begins to spin. The ship lurches ahead and sets sail for Minotaur island. The belt driven contraption sits above the rear of the boat with a large leather belt sinking below the deck and back up.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 7:36:06 PM
Rolth will pass the time by getting to know the crew better, and checking in on our magic tapestry. Does the latter look the same as before? Any new things moving across its surface?

He will also claim one of the new potions of bears endurance, since no one seems inclined to take them.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=29 ;
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 11:46:03 PM
Kiwina supervises as Ramsey and Cerci show off what the boat can do. (Sailor = 29, plus the help from Rolth and maybe others)

Setting course toward and around Minotaur Island to Castle Violet.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=19 ;
Thursday January 10th, 2019 6:08:19 AM
(ProfSailor=19)
Tsak takes over at the helm on occasion to let the big guy (Kiwina) rest.
He doesn't feel as comfortable with the Rose as the centaur obviously is, but is happy to just 'keep er steady as she goes'.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+7=8 ;
Thursday January 10th, 2019 7:18:18 AM
{ooc: Thanks for finishing my little rat-man plot point there.}

Excited to see the propellers work Faloc attempts to pitch in. {Sailor: 8} Clearly he is over excited and probably causes more problems then good. Still he enjoys being back on the water where it is quieter then on the land, it gives him plenty of time to contemplate his new patron the Warper-sar.

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1st - Bane(DC 14), cure light wounds, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday January 10th, 2019 10:39:38 AM
Elyas spends a majority of the journey above decks, enjoying the open air and the sunlight. he practices some spells, avoiding working on any fire-based spells.

He takes several shifts with the other trained sailors, enjoying the routine of having a role and the structure of a ship's crew

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Thursday January 10th, 2019 10:47:22 AM
Gothruk meditates somewhere out of the way on deck. He's found that he now possesses a new focus that he can use in combat to gain a burst of speed. He wants to explore himself, see if there are any other abilities he has yet to unlock.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=13 ;
Thursday January 10th, 2019 12:57:06 PM
Finnian keeps look out in the eagles nest, but is periodically distracted by comotion on deck.
When we dock, I need to. Make a point of getting to know everyone better.

Substitute DM Post (BatMark cut and pasting for Matt)
Thursday January 10th, 2019 7:10:11 PM
Rolth checks on the magic tapestry but it's fairly vanilla. Same ole tapestry.
The Rose speeds across the water with a nice wind catching the sails. The Bramble swab the deck and maintain the sails.
The day wanes and dusk approaches. The ship has made good progress and you should arrive in the morning.
Ramsey and Circi pull out a large table and slam it upon the deck. (It's heavy). A stranger appears from below deck. A plump human man with a food covered white apron and a cigarette in his mouth.
“Foods done,” the man says. Ramsey immediately apologizes. “So sorry guys, I added a new crew member. This is Happy. He was a cook on the Herald. Hope it's ok.”
The cigarette in his mouth rises as he smiles. He offers a hand. “So happy to meet you all. I've heard good things. We got a Hell hound soup, my specialty… no worries. No Hell Hounds harmed in the making of the soup. The soup is just a little warm.”. The cook gives the group a friendly wink.
Ramsey and the Bramble set the table and chairs and offer the group a seat.

(OOC: Matt couldn't insert the post, so I did it for him)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Thursday January 10th, 2019 10:03:24 PM
Rolth happily sits for a warm bowl of soup, but is a little disappointed that no hell hounds were harmed in its creation. Maybe next time... In the meantime, he has another question for Ramsey. "So, anyone or anything else that you brought on board without our knowledge? Might be best for us to know about such things!"

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Thursday January 10th, 2019 11:04:04 PM
Kiwina makes a mental note that the Petals should set up the magical disc and compass they have so that they can always find the Rose.

"A little warm, you say? Maybe I'd best let other folks try it first. Where I grew up we didn't have strong spices."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Friday January 11th, 2019 6:59:48 AM
Falco looks at the soup and if he had lips he would frown.

"You say no Hell Hound, is there any hound at all?"

If there is no answer he will give it a taste but if there is dog he is going to pass. The spicy part does not bother him.

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1st - Bane(DC 14), cure light wounds, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=19 ;
Friday January 11th, 2019 9:27:39 AM
[b] oh? We don't think I saw you when we were on the Herald. Had you not joined when we were enjoying it's severities or was there a hole free section below deck that you worked in? [b/]
Gothruk is unsure how to feel, it's good that Ramsay is showing initiative but it also dosn't seem much like him to invite someone aboard the ship without first consulting at least one of us. It pays to be a bit sceptical in a world of malicious Magic, he'll study Ramsay seeing if he's acting suspicious.
Sense Motive 1D20+5=19

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday January 11th, 2019 11:06:17 AM
Elyas is surprised to see an unannounced member of the crew and shares the others' concerns about there being more additions that they were not told about. He takes a quick look around the ship, watching for stowaways or secret crew members. he also uses Detect Magic to make sure there are no other hidden surprises for them.

He realizes as he starts combing the ship that he really should have been doing this before. He writes a note to himself to schedule a regular walk-around the ship with detect magic in order to keep an eye out for trouble. You can never be too careful when sailing to confront a demon he mutters under his breath.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Friday January 11th, 2019 12:08:22 PM
Finnian takes his time climbing down out of the rigging.

Below deck he joins the others and after spending the day high in the rigging a warm soup is much appreciated. With a few mumbled words and a wave of his hand he casts a spell [purify food and drink] and digs in. "Thank you kindly for preparing the meal. Where do you call home Happy?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday January 11th, 2019 2:33:20 PM
Tsak tucks into the soup. He is a bit worried that it will be too spicy for Esmerelda so does a sppt of bow fishing afterwards to catch a tasty morsel for the feline.

The Rose and it's Propellor 2
Friday January 11th, 2019 7:39:44 PM
“I’m so sorry,” Ramsey says. “None of us aboard know how to cook. Happy was recommended and I made a quick decision.”

Gothruk studies Ramsey and his actions were unintentionally rash but well intentioned. There is some concern that he made a fateful mistake. He followed up with any assistance needed to convey no other additions were made. There is no magic detected and no other surprises.

Kiwina makes a mental note that the Petals should set up the magical disc and compass they have so that they can always find the Rose.
Happy smiled, “Yeah, sorry. Hellhounds are a little over my skill level. I tell you what.. Slay me a hell hound and I will boil one up for you.”
Happy laughed about the comment on the hole free section of the Herald. “Ai, that piece of pieces of ship had a fully functional kitchen. I was rarely out in public, it kept me busy.”
“Ah, home… my home is on a ship any ship.”

The night begins and the Rose’s Bramble crew prepares for a drop in wind speed. They close the sails, as they are not needed. They tie them up to secure them.
An hour later Cerci appears. “Guys, we have a problem. The belt has a tear, it needs to be replaced or repaired before it busts. We need to shut down the propellor. We may want to set anchor. The wind has halted completely and we don’t want to drift off course. I may be able to rig up some of the Sargrass to repair the belt but it’s going to take me a couple hours.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none
Friday January 11th, 2019 9:43:29 PM
Rolth thanks Cerci for discovering this incident, and turns to Captain Kiwina. "Might I suggest that we set extra watches while we are becalmed? It seems like we are more vulnerable when we are sitting still." And to the others, "Does anyone have any magic that might speed the repair?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday January 12th, 2019 4:48:10 AM
Tsak is happy to take his turn on watch.
At the appropriate time he climbs up to the crows nest to ensure he has good visibility in all directions.

Tsak has no ability or spell which will help him mend the propeller belt, he wonders whether Falco has something in his repertoire - since his recent change he's been full of surprises at every turn.

The half-orc isn't too fussed about Ramsey's decision to bring the cook aboard. It seems a little peevish to leave him in charge of the boat but then question his intentions when he does what he thinks is right to keep it running.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Sunday January 13th, 2019 10:31:31 PM
Finnian volunteers to take watch from up high, but when he is not on lookout he sees if he can assist with the repair.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+14=15 ;
Sunday January 13th, 2019 11:50:25 PM
"Agreed. Work on repairing the belt, set up watches, and no lights on deck so the watches can see." Kiwina looks at the sky -- will the moon and clouds mean decent visibility, or poor tonight?

(Survival = natural 1 for weather forecasting)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=24 ;
Monday January 14th, 2019 7:20:44 AM
Falco nods his assent that the belt must be fixed before it can fully fail. Happy to take watch Falco will find a good vantage point when it is his turn, or turns.

{Perception: 24 / 26 vs animals}

When not on watch he casts guidance repeatedly on those doing the work. He is not sure if it will help but he figures it cannot hurt.

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1st - Bane(DC 14), cure light wounds, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=9 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ;
Monday January 14th, 2019 10:28:09 AM
Elyas inspects the damage with a careful eye, looking for any evidence that it has been intentionally tampered with. (perception = 9, likely not helpful).

Leave this to me. He says to the crew. I can fix this with a bit of magic, but I need a bit of time to look up the spell and refresh my memory to be sure i get it right

Elyas spends some time reading through his spellbook then (assuming nothing attacks us or something before i get to redo my spells) he returns to the propeller assembly. he casts Mending on the belt, repeating the process several times if needed.

https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/m/mending/

[ooc] the spell repairs 1d4 HP to an object per casting (which takes 10 minutes per cast), but is a cantrip. so as long as we're not in a combat or other time-sensitive event, Elyas will just keep casting mending until the job is done. i rolled a few d4s above if needed: 3, 4, 1, 3, 3]

Darkness Falls d100=21 ; d4=2 ; d10=4 ;
Monday January 14th, 2019 6:23:38 PM
Rolth suggests extra watches and Tsak sets up a perch in the crows nest. Finnian volunteers to watch from above but will have to wait his turn till Tsak climbs down.
Kiwina looks to the sky but clouds cover any hints of the moons. Darkness blankets the Rose. Moments roll past where the clouds part and a dim light shines allowing some vision but its only moments.
(OOC: Please note your location on the boat and ability to navigate in the darkness)

Falco takes up watch somewhere on deck. His perception picks up little information. The boat rocks upon the water and small waves rap against the wooden hull. The sails flap, ever so slightly at a sudden gust of wind but then become silent. A bird flies overhead.

Elyas inspects the damage with a careful eye, looking for any evidence that it has been intentionally tampered with but the darkness makes that impossible from the deck. Cerci suggests Elyas and anyone else that wants to help join him below deck.
Below deck there are permanent sconces with candlelight that help with the inspection.
Elyas and Circi find that the belt had separated completely. Cerci volunteers to hold the pieces together as Elyas attempts to mend the 3 -in leather belt. (hp 14 - 50 min of work) (OOC: Hero point to you sir. I had not thought of magical repair :)
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https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/m/mending/

[ooc] the spell repairs 1d4 HP to an object per casting (which takes 10 minutes per cast), but is a cantrip. so as long as we're not in a combat or other time-sensitive event, Elyas will just keep casting mending until the job is done. i rolled a few d4s above if needed: 3, 4, 1, 3, 3]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=13 ;
Monday January 14th, 2019 7:03:22 PM
Rolth casts Toro's Taur Try (minotaur version) on himself and stands guard over whoever is manning the ship's wheel while repairs are effected. He is quite pleased that Elyas had the called for magical ability, having been unsure whether such things exist, as Rolth does not have the mending cantrip in his repertoire.

(Perception = 13 to notice inbound threats or other odd occurrences)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 12:09:42 AM
Simply because of the culture he grew up in, Kiwina prefers to be on deck when not asleep. His low light vision may not be the best in this weather, but may be suitable if the clouds clear s bif later. Seeing that Rolth, Tsak, and Falco have taken first watch, and Elyas is up working on repairs, Kiwina rests until the next watch.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 5:31:54 AM
Tsak finally makes way for Finnian to perch up in the crows nest.
Before turning in he inspects Elyas' handiwork and congratulates the mage on a job well done.
After that he settles in for a rest...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=14 ;
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 6:44:24 AM
Falco congratulates Elyas for the quick thinking but at the same time, for the first time, really notices the loss of some of his intellect when he became a beastman. He does not think over on it but wonders if he would have thought of the same when he was a halfling. Dismissing the thoughts he again takes watch in the proper rotation.

{Perception 14 / 16 vs animals}

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1st - Bane(DC 14), cure light wounds, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=14 ;
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 10:44:45 AM
Finnian sleeps at the base of the mast, pretending that it is a trunk of one of the tall trees from his home. Before long he is awoken and heads up into the perch. His head swims and the darkness makes it hard for him to see [Perception=14 :(]

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 12:00:19 PM
Elyas finishes repairing the belt, and comments to Circi We will need to keep an eye on this in the future. if it frayed and broke due to normal use it will happen again. it would be easier to fix it before it completely breaks again. if someone did it intentionally they may try again, and we need to be watching. thank you for your assistance, an extra set of hands made the job much quicker

Elyas is happy to have helped, but doesn't feel comfortable with all of the Petals commenting on it. he sees it as simply part of his job as the crew's wizard

The Midnight Hour
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 6:03:51 PM
b]Tsak Rezar[/b] goes for a rest waiting for his watch to come round
Finnian tries to keep an eye out when he’s on watch, but the darkness makes it very difficult.
Elyas is a bit awkward with everyone thanking him, but moves on all the same.
Rolth Niheow keeps a stern guard, and during his watch keeps an eye out as well.
Kiwina rests, though when he’s not resting stays up on deck.
Gothruk sleeps soundly.
Falco Ambersier contemplates his change, and decides to get some rest.

It is late at night, the smell and taste of the sea air floats into the nostrils of those who are on watch at midnight. The thin sliver of the waning moon his high up in the sky, giving very little light, especially with the cloud cover dispersing the tiny amount of moonlight that is even trying to reach the ocean.

All sounds calm, other than the waves lapping softly against the side of the boat, and the soft whistling of a cool wind coming across the deck.

Anyone on watch at Midnight ((OoC: Sorry I’m not entirely familiar with which order you take your watches and who would be on watch at Midnight)) please make a DC 25 Perception Check

Anyone who passes and is on watch (i.e. awake and above deck): - Highlight to display spoiler: { There appears to be a boat coming up on the port stern, similar in size to your own ship, and heading straight for you! There are no lights on the ship itself, which can only mean one thing. Pirates. }

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 9:24:49 PM
Rolth, having taken first watch, turns in after waking the next group. He is sleeping soundly when the bells ring for midnight...

(OOC: We don't have a set watch pattern. It would make sense for the folks with darkvision (Tsak and Gothruk, I believe) to take the middle watch (including midnight), when things are generally darkest. That would put the folks with normal or low light vision on watch at dusk and dawn, when there might be a little more light to see by.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+12=32 ;
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 11:59:29 PM
(Perception = 32, although if we follow Rolth's suggestion he may still be below)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=27 ; d20+8=26 ;
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 5:10:08 AM
(Perception=27 Pass, Climb=26)
(OOC happy to assume Tsak is during the middle of the night due to his vision: hence rolled the perception check. I'm assuming it was Rolth, then Finnian then Tsak @ midnightish, DM's let me know of any issues)

Tsak wakes somewhat rested and, climbing the rigging, takes his turn from Finnian. Even though the half-elf can't see much in the dark he seems reluctant to get down from the crows nest. Tsak convinces him that all will be well and settles himself comfortably to see what the night brings.

A whiles later Tsak notices a smudge on the horizon to the stern of the Rose. The smudge slowly reveals itself to be ship shaped and moving toward the Petals vessel. The lack of lights on the ship can only mean one thing, a situation that Tsak is intimately acquainted with.
In the absence of a bell, drum or bugle Tsak resorts to lung power and starts yelling
Pirates astern! Pirates astern!

Knowing that they won't have time to fire up the steam engine for the fan he then makes his way down the rigging to prepare for a fight.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 7:20:32 AM
Being somewhat nocturnal by nature now Falco is a pretty light sleeper. Still he is below deck and just barely hears the yell from above about pirates.

He takes a moment to begin grabbing his equipment for battle.

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1st - Bane(DC 14), cure light wounds, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=8 ;
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 11:13:36 AM
Elyas grumbles sleepily as he wakes up to loud yelling, cursing under his breath and talking about how a wizard needs his sleep. a few seconds later the words penetrate his head and he jolts upright Pirates! great...

He quickly gathers his crossbow and shakes off his sleepiness. Sure am glad I dind't have to use much magic yesterday, still have plenty of spells prepared...

By the time he gets above deck, the others are likely preparing for boarding. Elyas tries his best to spot the ship, but with no darkvision it may be difficult. (perception = 8)

Hope these pirates like fire! Elyas comments, looking for a pirate ship to light up

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 2:37:47 PM
He reluctantly leaves his post and climbs down to get some sleep. He is awoken in the night by the sound of his companions.

"I should have never come down" Finnian chastises himself allowed as he gathers his gear.

The Midnight Hour part 2
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 6:37:46 PM
((OoC: I’m going to assume that those with Nightvision of some description are on watch in the middle of the night))

Tsak Rezar spots something and calls out to everyone on the ship.
Finnian grumbles about not getting enough sleep.
Elyas looks carefully for a target to begin fling fire at, but fails to see anything.
Rolth Niheow is resting, sleeping below deck.
Kiwina is also sleeping
Gothruk has managed to fall asleep on his watch.
Falco Ambersier awakens at Tsak calling out, and begins to move.

There is a sudden buzz of activity as the Deck hands and others immediately jump up at the yell of “Pirates!” and start running around trying to wake up everyone to repel borders, and indeed you can hear the Captain shout “PREPARE TO REPEL BORDERS!!”

Everyone begins rushing around, a few of the deckhands are at either side of the ship, looking desperately for the other ship. At first you can see nothing, there are several moments, possibly even minutes that go past in dead silence, you swear you can’t even hear the water lapping against the boat.

A deckhand points and calls out “There!”, and the ship explodes into action, men running around to that side of the ship, drawing swords, daggers, the calling out at the pirate ship trying to warn them off and showing off their steel in an attempt to intimdate the Pirates to leaving you alone.

Knowing the chance of a completely silent boarding is out, suddenly several lights begin to illuminate the other ship. You can see several figures pressed against the sides while others move around quickly behind.

The boat has gotten fairly close, and before you have a chance to react, a few grappling hooks fly over onto your ship and dig into the deck and the sides, when the ropes suddenly go taut, pulling the Pirate ship closer. The enemy ship is 40 feet away, and closing in. You cannot see individual targets, but you can comfortably hit one of the enemies with ranged weapons/spells.

(Those of you below decks, please make a Reflex Saving throw. If you get higher than 18 you can come up on deck next round, less than 18, the round after)

What do you do?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+5=13 ;
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 7:51:03 PM
(Reflex save = 13)

Rolth wakes up at all the commotion, but trips over the sleeping Gothruk, which slows his progress a bit. He will disentangle himself from the minotaur's horn and more carefully make his way up on deck (the round after next.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=17 ;
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 8:34:16 PM
(Reflex = 17)

Kiwina wakes to the commotion above and starts heading topside. Then he reverses course to grab a weapon.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+6=17 ;
Thursday January 17th, 2019 2:06:54 AM
Reflex save to get above deck: 1D20+6=17, Failed

Gothruk wakes to the sounds of Pirates he falls out of his hammock and spends longer than he'd like getting up in the rocking ship, he then starts making his way to the top deck to assist.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=25 ; d8+1=4 ;
Thursday January 17th, 2019 3:20:03 AM
(Attack=25, Dmg=4)
Happy that he's done what he can to raise a commotion, Tsak fires a bolt from his crossbow at a figure on the other ship.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=17 ;
Thursday January 17th, 2019 9:53:15 AM
{Reflex:17}

Falco spends some time gathering his equipment and preparing, clearly he was not ready for a fight.

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1st - Bane(DC 14), cure light wounds, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Thursday January 17th, 2019 11:15:17 AM
Elyas can't make out any individual targets, so he steps back behind anyone who is readying melee weapons to repel the boarders and casts Shield on himself.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+6=7 ;
Thursday January 17th, 2019 1:37:59 PM
Finnian hops out of bed and rushes to the ladder, but realizes that he forgot his bow and needs to run back to get it.

[Reflex=7]

The Midnight Hour part 2
Thursday January 17th, 2019 6:33:08 PM
Tsak Rezar takes a potshot at the other ship, he hears a satisfying squelch of his bolt finding purchase in some enemy.
Finnian reacts quickly, but gets halfway out on deck, before realising he needs his weapon and returns to get it.
Elyas gets prepped seeing that his fight is about to become a melee
Rolth Niheow stumbles and begins to get himself together.
Kiwina awakening suddenly realises he needs a weapon and goes to fetch his.
Gothruk suddenly awakens at all the commotion, and tries to rouse himself.
Falco Ambersier while being all bleary eyed begins to get his stuff together to prepare for a fight

The bolt hitting the enemy seems not to do much to the figure, though you cannot see exactly who it hit, there does not appear to be anybody calling out or firing back. The hooks digging into the deck are being pulled on bringing the Pirate’s ship ever closer, they deck hands are furiously trying to cut through the ropes to get rid of them, however the Pirates continue to throw more over onto the ship.

Even with all the commotion and moving it seems oddly still, everyone seems to be going about their work without calling anything out, and there are no shouts or orders coming from the Pirate ship, just silence coming across the still water.

The Pirate ship is now only 10 feet away and you can see long planks being used to grab onto the siding and allow the Pirates across to the ship. As the Pirates begin to move across carefully, the deckhands prepare to attack as soon as they come into range.

However, after only a few moments you can see the colour drain from the deckhand’s faces, and one manages to sputter out a terrified yell of

“ZOMBIES!!”

You can see the beginnings of a panic start to set into the deckhands on your ship.

((Those of you that failed the Reflex roll may act this round as you come up on deck using your move action))

What do you do?

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Thursday January 17th, 2019 8:20:00 PM
As he reaches the deck, Kiwina yells, "Dump the planks!" Even if the brambles are afraid to fight the zombies directly, they can slow the onslaught.

Kiwina takes his remaining action to reach the planks himself, ready to fight whatever comes across.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+7=22 ; d10+7=10 ;
Thursday January 17th, 2019 10:46:35 PM
Rolth finally bursts on deck and takes in the situation. "Alright you Primitive Undeads, listen up! You see this? {brandishes his glaive} This... is my boomstick! The twelve-pound double-spikey slamington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Float City. Retails for about a hundred and nine, ninety five. It's got a walnut haft, cobalt blue steel head, and a head splitter. That's right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart. You got that?"

The Petals and crew find that unusually inspiring, even if they have no idea what he is talking about. (OOC: inspire courage for +1 to hit and damage, plus some other benefits)

With that, he will take his place at the end of a plank, and take any opportunity to swipe at a zombie coming over. (AoO = 22, damage = 10)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=11 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 7:19:49 AM
Falco scrambles onto deck just in time to hear someone say that they are being attacked by zombies. Raising his voice he yells to the Petals.

"Look for their leader, someone must be directing this."

Standing in the middle of the boat, and having darkvision, Falco looks for anyone that could be pulling the strings of these zombies. {Perception: 11 - Great time to roll a 2!}

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1st - Bane(DC 14), cure light wounds, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=15 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 10:27:05 AM
At Falco's words Elyas also tries to search for a leader or anything that looks like it isn't just a mindless zombie. (Perception 15)

He holds back from firing spells at the normal zombies, waiting to unleash magical fire at whatever intelligent undead or necromancer is guiding these zombies. for now he casts Magic Weapon on his crossbow and loads it.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=12 ; d8+1=7 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 2:20:43 PM
(Attack =12, Dmg=7)
Tsak finds a new target and again fires a bolt at a zombie.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+9=28 ; d8+2=7 ; d8+11=15 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 4:24:51 PM
Finnian fires one shot at a zombie, or a leader if one can be spotted. as he gets on deck and then looks for a better vantage point to shoot from.

[Attack=28, Damage=7]

[perception=15 to spot a leader]

The Midnight Hour part 2 d20+6=12 ; d20-1=7 ; d20-1=10 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 7:36:40 PM
Tsak Rezar takes aim and fires another shot, but instead of the nice pleasant squelching thunk, there is the sound of dry wood being struck.
Finnian launches an attack against one of the zombies, hitting one squarely in the chest before trying to find something that looks it might be a leader.
Elyas also tries to look across to the other ship and see if he can spot a leader, however all he sees are Goblins scuttering about behind the zombies.
Rolth Niheow talks about something that makes very little sense to those present, but his performance is enough to cause some of the Deckhands to stand and fight, before he hits one of the Zombies with his glaive.
Kiwina preapres to repel boarders, standing at the end of a plank.
Gothruk
Falco Ambersier scans the other ship to look for any leaders, but the zombies pressing across and at the sides are blocking his view.

As some more zombies begin to cross over, shuffling slowly across the plans some of the deckhands take swipes at them, but seem to fail to inflict any real damage.

The Petals keep searching for some sort of leader for the zombies, but nothing seems to be a leader that you can see, but there is a large number of zombies in the way.

Both Kiwina and Rolth swing at the first zombies that manage to lurch across, as each one is guarding the ends on one of the planks, Rolth manages to strike one but Kiwina misses his attack.

The zombie both make it to the side of the Petals and strike at those that lock their path, they lurch forward as if trying to take a bite out of either Rolth or Kiwina and they both miss their irksome dinner.

Can I have a DC 18 Perception check from everyone please!

If you pass :- Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice some of the goblin pirates are climbing down under the planks and swinging across to crawl onto the ship without having to cross into the swords and various weapons.}

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+12=19 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=12 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=9 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 8:26:02 PM
(Perception = 19)

Kiwina tries to estimate the number of attackers as he stands and fights the one that just attacked him. "Beware the goblins!"

Shortspear/shortsword/hoof/hoof -- 23, 10, 7, & 12 -- the spear does 6 damage and if 12 hits the hoof does 9

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+10=26 ; d20+8=9 ;
Saturday January 19th, 2019 7:44:15 PM
(Perception =26, success)

Rolth adds to Kiwina's warning, "The little goblin sneaks are coming across under the planks or swinging over. He continues his inspiring oration, riffing off of the old tale about the Army of Darkness, "In this age of darkness, at this time of evil...When the world needed heroes, what it got was the Eight Petaled Rose."

With that, he drops his glaive behind himself on the ship, pulls out his morningstar, and continues to bash away of the zombie in front of him, swinging wildly in his enthusiasm.

(to hit = natural one)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 2/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/10 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+6=19 ;
Sunday January 20th, 2019 5:22:43 PM
Gothruk reaches the top deck and moves forward to reinforce Rolth and Kiwina.
Perception 1d20+6=19 = Pass

The Midnight Hour part 2 d20+6=23 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=24 ; d20-1=7 ; d20-1=11 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=8 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+4=5 ;
Sunday January 20th, 2019 6:40:56 PM
MAP

((OoC: If you could all either place yourselves on the map or give me the Grid Reference for where you are, I have made a couple of assumptions based on descriptions, but some of you could be anywhere on the deck))

Tsak Rezar hears the warning of the goblins and looks to see it for himself.
Finnian waits for the goblins to cross, preparing to strike them once they get easier to hit.
Elyas waits for a clearer target
Rolth Niheow gives bit more detail about how the goblins are getting across, while still trying to make an attack.
Kiwina spots the goblins trying to sneak aboard the ship and strikes out at a zombie with everything he has.
Gothruk makes his way topside, reinforcing his friends.
Falco Ambersier is watching the zombies, still looking for a leader but finding none.

The zombies continue to push forward, with Kiwina and Rolth holding the line incredibly well. Kiwina lashes out quickly, and manages to several damage the shambling corpse, it is looking very worse for wear, though there is another one just behind it…

The zombies attempt to strike back at their enemies, and they attempt to attack several times each to injure those who stand before them.

Kiwina takes three slam attacks and a single tongue attack (23,14,24 and 9, dealing a total of 17 damage) though only two of the slam attacks seem to have any impact.

Rolth is attacked in the same manner, but suffers three slam attacks that hit (21,24,24 and 7 dealing a total of 24 damage)

The goblins are still scurrying across and will be available to hit next round as a few of them swamr over onto the ship.

Kiwina (Steve M) (34/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+5=11 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+6=8 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+12=26 ;
Sunday January 20th, 2019 10:50:53 PM
Kiwina continues to attack the zombie in front of him (to hit = 11, 20, 6, 8 -- if the 11 hits it does 8 damage, as does the 20). He also continues trying to estimate the size of the pirate force as best he can in combat (perception = 26).

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=12 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=11 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=10 ;
Sunday January 20th, 2019 10:53:37 PM
[Perception=12, Fail] I guess he is at Q12

Finnian fires 2 shots at the goblins that the rest of his group keeps calling about. [Attack=25 & 11,Damage= 11 & 10]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=10 ; d8+1=7 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 6:28:46 AM
(Attack=10, Dmg=7)Tsak is at P8

Tsak changes tack and fires his next bolt at one of the goblins swarming across the planks.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=25 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=14 ; d6+1=5 ; d6+1=5 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 7:45:09 AM
{Perception: 25}

Falco finds a spot on the deck near the middle of things. {Q9} Having seen the goblins he focuses on them over the zombies knowing that an attack with intelligence is always more dangerous.

He fires two arrows at the first goblin he sees. {Hit: 12 / 14 Dam: 5/5}

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1st - Bane(DC 14), cure light wounds, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=13 ; 4d4+1=12 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 10:54:23 AM
Elyas does not spot the goblins coming in, but hears the warning of the other Petals who did see them. for now Elyas focuses on helping with the zombies.

He moves to S8 behind Rolth and fires a blast of fire from his hands. [ooc: Cast burning hands, the first square being T7 should hit Z1 and Z3 without touching Rolth. Reflex DC 14 for each zombie for half damage]
4d4 = 12 fire damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (18/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +10 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +7 1d4+4 x2| Bite +7 1d4+4 x2| Status: See below d20+10=15 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=20 ; d10+10=15 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=7 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 5:38:53 PM
Rolth holds his ground despite the grievous wounds, and is in fact enraged. (enter rage as a free action) After the wash of flame from Elyas, he bellows "None shall pass" as he launches a full attack at the zombies in front of him, stepping forward five feet as necessary to continue his assault.

(OOC: Inspire Courage continues as a free action)

(morningstar to hit = 15, damage = 15
Paw 1 to hit = 25, damage = 7
Paw 2 to hit = 17, damage = 7
Bite to hit = 20, damage = 7)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 3/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

The Midnight Hour part 2 d20+6=12 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=17 ; d20-1=2 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=8 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 7:34:33 PM
Kiwina strikes a hefty blow, finishing off the zombie in front of him
Finnish manages to strik one of the Goblins causing it to cry out in pain
Task missed with his boot as it splashed into the ocean.
Falco fires off two bolts in quick succession but they both go wide, one thinking into the hull of the pirate ship
Elyas incants some words of power and unleashes a torrent of fire on the zombies
Rolthdefears the zombie in front of him and moves up to the next on striking a heavy blow against it.

The zombies do not seem to react to your blows, but fall after a few solid strikes. The group of zombies has lost two of it’s number Just as the goblins swarm up onto the deck, most of them trying to scurry past the Petals and heading for the hold as the deckhands futile swing at them.

Only one zombie can attack and it strikes out at Rolth, who suffers a further 17 damage

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=21 ; d8+1=2 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 10:05:04 PM
(Attack=21, Dmg=2)
Seeing Rolth bleeding heavily Tak takes aim at the zombie attacking the liontaur and lets fly.
He hopes Gothruk will soon arrive, the Petals need all hands on deck!

Kiwina (Steve M) (34/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Monday January 21st, 2019 10:05:46 PM
Seeing no more zombies on the plank he is at, and noting that he will not fit beside Rolth where he would be able to attack the zombies on the plank (not using reach weapons and with Elyas at S8), Kiwina decides to dump the plank he is at into the ocean. The ships will still be held by ropes, but it might slow any attackers still boarding the Rose.

(Ooc: Does he need to roll to do this?)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=7 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=24 ; 2d6+4=9 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 1:26:27 AM
Gothruk flurry of blows the zombie in-front of Rolth. Get back, let the healers look at you.
Gothruk will trip any foes that attempt to follow Rolth or otherwise move past him.

Flurry of blows: To-Hit=7, Second attack=14, Damage=9

AOO Trip attempts (Combat reflexes)
1d20+9=29, 1D20+9=14 & 1D20+9=24
(I don't know what happens if you trip someone while they attempt to swing or climb across but I imagine they'd fall into the water)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (18/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +10 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +7 1d4+4 x2| Bite +7 1d4+4 x2| Status: See below
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 6:12:03 AM
Rolth will use the withdrawal action to move toward Falco, seeking some healing and drawing his own healing potion as he moves.

(Current hp = 1, can’t edit the header on this device for some reason)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 4/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d8+4=8 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 7:44:01 AM
Falco slips around Gothruk to get behind Rolth. While moving he starts a prayer of healing so the moment he gets there he can help Rolth. He places his hands on the barbarians back healing him. {Heal Rolth: 8hp}

"We need to keep you in the fight my friend. I will heal you more in a moment so don't die."

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1st - Bane(DC 14), Xcure light woundsX, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+7=26 ; d20+7=19 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=6 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 11:32:42 AM
Elyas moves back, covering the planks from further away, tryign to leave space for the big fighters.

[ooc, where are the goblins? I don't see any on the map, are they all underneath us?]

if Elyas can see a goblin he will shoot it, otherwise he fires at the zombie that hurth Rolth.
crossbow to hit: 27 (potential crit.)
to confirm: 20 (note, forgot to add inspiring courage to the to-hit rolls in the roller log)
damage: 10
extra crit damage: 6

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+8=19 ; d20+8=22 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=4 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 1:04:11 PM
Finnian takes a step up and fires 2 more shots at the goblins, (or zombies can't tell on map) [Attack=19, 22 Damage= 7, 4] new position Q11

The Midnight Hour part 7
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 5:44:50 PM
Tsak Rezar opens fire trying to help Rolth, seeing his friend heavily injured.
Finnian fires at a couple of the goblins as the swarm over the sides.
Elyas fires a Crossbow bolt that finishes off the last of the zombies currently on planks
Rolth Niheow makes a tactical retreat to avoid possibly being killed.
Kiwina manages to toss one of the planks into the water
Gothruk rushes into protect his friend Rolth, failing to land any blows of significance
Falco Ambersier heals his ally Rolth for a decent amount.

While you seem to be minimising the enemies coming across to attack you, the goblins have got a good number onto your ship, they begin hopping over the sides and onto the deck, some of them scurrying below while some of them stick around to cause problems for deckhands.

With all the zombies currently attacking the ship dead, you can see even more zombies on the Pirate ship, all trying to press across onto the planks, and a few more grappling hooks have been flung across, glancing up you can even see a few coming down from the rigging.

The goblins don’t seem to be paying much attention to you, though the one that gets hit by Finnian growls back at him, only being stuck by a single one of the bolts.

What do you do next?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +10 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +7 1d4+4 x2| Bite +7 1d4+4 x2| Status: See below 2d8+3=15 ; d20+10=30 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 7:15:52 PM
Rolth thanks Falco and angrily chugs down his potion (CMW = 15hp) while shouting encouragement to the Petals. "That's the spirit, lads, give 'em what for!" Corny but inspiring nonetheless. He looks around, including on the other ship, to see if he can spot the leader of these miscreants. (Perception = 30)

Inspire Courage continues

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 4/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (34/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=13 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=23 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=7 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 10:23:55 PM
Seeing that G2 is at most a 5' move away (Kiwina is large), Kiwina steps up and attempts to pummel it into a smear on the deck.

Shortspear/shortsword/hoof/hoof -- 13 (7 dmg if it hits), 19 (9 dmg), 6, & 23 (7 dmg)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=27 ; d8+1=9 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 6:00:47 AM
(Attack=27, Dmg=9)
Tsak fires at a goblin.

(OOC on my phone, cant see the map. Goodly DM please pick a goblin for Tsak to smite)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+5=10 ; d20+5=18 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+1=4 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 7:27:22 AM
Seeing Rolth will be ok Falco lets out a little hoot has he turns and fires two arrows at one of the goblins.

{@G4 Hit: 10/18 Dam: 7/4}

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1st - Bane(DC 14), Xcure light woundsX, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 7:50:11 AM
Gothruk pushes the plank free from the boat into the ocean. He hacks at nearby ropes coming from the grappling hooks as he looks around.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 10:41:06 AM
Elyas tries to slow down the next wave of boarders, trying to buy the big characters some time to push down planks and cut ropes. he casts a web across the front of the enemy ship (marked with the gray squares), stretching the web between the side of the ship and the mast in a 20 foot radius spread.

he then moves behind Rolth to stay out of the way of his companions moving around on the deck.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=26 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=15 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=4 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 11:15:32 AM
Finnian looks around for something to use to help repel the invaders (a bucket of tar, an ax, a reach weapon, a weak point) [perception=26]

something tells me these arrows alone won't work he thinks as he let's loose another 2 arrows.

[Attack=12,15][Damage=8,4]

The Midnight Hour part 8 ((MAP)) d20+9=24 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=13 ; 2d8+3=15 ; 2d8+3=7 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 6:55:33 PM
Tsak Rezar opens fire at the fourth goblin, the bolt sinking deep into it’s flesh and making it scream out in pain.
Finnian looks around and spots three buckets near the aft, though he cannot see what is in them.
Elyas slows the attackers down with a judicious and clever use of web.
Rolth Niheow drinks a potion and keeps trying to inspire his fellows, and spots on the other boat, now webbed up a goblin pirate with what appears to be some sort of wand or rod in his hand.
Kiwina swings at the second goblin, but only his final blow makes contact
Gothruk dumps the second plank into the ocean, then hacks a rope free from a grappling hook.
Falco Ambersier fires at the fourth goblin as well but misses with both his shots.

Looking across at the other ship you can see that the Pirate’s ship is mostly webbed up, though some of the Grappling hooks are still coming down from the rigging and even a few from the edges of the ship.

While some of the goblins begin to fight, the third Goblin scuttles below deck.

The goblins make attacks on Kiwina and Gothruk, both the first and the second Goblin both manage to strike their target (one hit on each of you), their spears flashing out quickly and injure two of the Petals.

Kiwina takes 15 damage
Gothruk Takes 7 damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (9/42 HP | AC: 10; Touch: 7; CMD: 15) | Morning Star +12 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +9 1d4+4 x2| Bite +9 1d4+4 x2 | Rake(2) +9 1d4+7 x2 | d20+12=16 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=28 ; d8+10=15 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+4=7 ; d3=1 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+7=11 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 7:15:27 PM
Somewhat rejuvenated, Rolth comes to Gothruk’s assistance and charges Goblin 4 R-S, 9-10). ”First we will kill all of you, then cross over to destroy your rod-wielding gobbo pirate Captain!

Inspire Courage continues.

(Morningstar to hit = 16, damage = 15
Paw to hit = 25, damage = 7
Paw to hit = 25, damage = 6
Bite to hit = 23, damage = 7
Rake to hit = 23, damage = 7
Rake to hit = 28, , damage = 11)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 5/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 4/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (19/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=21 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=16 ; d6+3=4 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 11:30:29 PM
Kiwina continues to bash G2. It would be embarrassing to be outfought by such a pipsqueak.

Shortspear to hit - 21 / 4 dmg
shortsword to hit - 9 / --
hoof to hit - 19 / --
hoof to hit - 16 / --

Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have 1 spell

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=22 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=16 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=5 ; 2d8+6=17 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 3:16:08 AM
Hearing Rolth call out about a captain Finnian swings his bow around and searches for the creature. [perception=22, I'll play as though I see him] Spotting the captain caught in the web Finnian decides that now is as a good a time as any to try to take him out. He lines up a shot and fires twicem

[attack=13,Natural 20] Damage=11,5
[crit. Confirm=16] Damage 17

[Is that easy to. Understand? If confirmed crit then 22 Damage]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=18 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=18 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=4 ; 2d6+4=6 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 7:21:00 AM
Falco moves positions again {Q11} and tries to aid Gothruk by shooting one of the goblins.

{@G4 - Hit: 18/26 Crit: 18 Dam: 5/4 Crit D: 6}

"Someone better follow that goblin below decks, I need to stay up here in case of injury! Could cause all kinds of mischief."

1st - Bane(DC 14), Xcure light woundsX, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+7=8 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 10:17:14 AM
[ooc: I'm not really clear on what we're seeing based on the map. is there a captain we spotted? I didn't see mention of it. and is G3 still visible, or is he below us now?]

Elyas reloads his crossbow and fires at a goblin, but the mess of combat is just too confusing and his bolt flies out somewhere in the ocean (natural 1 to hit...)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 24/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+6=12 ; d20+6=17 ; 2d6+4=14 ; 2d20+8=32 ; d20+8=25 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+8=18 ; 2d6+7=15 ; d20+8=17 ; 2d6+7=17 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 10:39:15 AM
Gothruk kicks out twice at the goblin that wasn't torn to pieces by Rolth. (Flurry of blows)
To Hit: 12
To Hit: 17, Damage 15.

Perhaps I should stay up here? With my reach I can attack them as they try to cross boats. I can also start cutting the lines that hold us. Kiwina and Tsak maybe?

(Gothruk carries a Guisarme in his hands so he can take attacks of opportunity from as far as 20 ft away. I'll record some attacks incase they provoke which is what I should have done last round)
AOO1: To-hit 25, Damage 15
AOO2: To-hit 18, Damage 15
AOO3: To-hit 17, Damage 17

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d4=1 ; d20+8=15 ; d8+1=8 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 3:47:45 PM
(Ignore D4 errant mouse manoeuvre, Attack=15, Dmg=8)

Tsak takes up the suggestion of going below deck to pursue the goblins there.
He's also now worried about Esmerelda and the rest of the crew.

He cautiously makes his way down below, half expecting to see the cook running around brandishing a frying pan or meat cleaver.

He will shoot at any enemy he sees with the bolt he has prepared, but plans (next turn) to swap to his falchion for melee.

The Midnight Hour part 8 ((MAP)) d20+9=10 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=26 ; 2d8+3=15 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 5:36:12 PM
Tsak Rezar looks below deck, and the goblin appears to already have disappeared. ((Please make a Perception Check))
Finnian sees an opening and takes a first shot, missing, but his second shot hits home on the Pirate wielding the Rod, while the hit is solid, the captain growls back at the Petals.
Elyas fires a shot into the water, unsure of the melee that is going on.
Rolth Niheow furiously attacks the fourth Goblin, making it squeal in pain as it seems to crumple a bit, while still conscious and fighting back, it is looking much worse for wear.
Kiwina manages to strikle the Goblin next to him with his shortspear, but unfortunately, in his fury, he misses his later strikes.
Gothruk kicks out twice, not striking anything.
Falco Ambersier opens fire as well to support Gothruk, and like Finnian he strikes true and does some damage, but not as much as he was hoping.

The Battle is still in full swing, and while the goblins are being injured they don’t show any signs of slowing down. All three of the goblins still in melee strike out with their short spears, and two more boards slam down, this time with hooks sticking them into the deck, making it harder to just throw them overboard.

The goblins manage to miss mot of their attacks, only the fourth Goblin who has been heavily injured manages to strike back at his attack, dealing 15 damage to Gothruk.

You can see some more zombies beginning to shuffle across the boards.

What do you do next?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +10 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +7 1d4+4 x2| Bite +7 1d4+4 x2| Status: See below d20+10=28 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=20 ; d8+10=12 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+4=8 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 7:53:59 PM
"Why can't you just die?" Rolth continues his all-out assault on the goblins, striking first at G4 until he goes down, then 5 foot stepping to the west to continue against G2 if he is able.

morning start to hit = 28, damage = 12
paw to hit = 23, damage = 5
paw to hit = 25, damage = 8
bite to hit = 20, damage = 8

This is his last round of inspirational oratory!

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 5/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (19/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=12 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=14 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 8:11:57 PM
After the goblins so ineffectively swing at him, Kiwina returns the favor by missing with all of his attacks.

"Cousin, do you think it would be possible to block one of those boarding planks?" Kiwina asks a nearby patch of air.

Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have 1 spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=29 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 1:44:08 AM
(Perception =29)
Tsak, keeping still and quiet, puts away his crossbow.
He peers all about him sure that a goblin came down and must be here somewhere.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=13 ; d20+6=14 ; d6+1=2 ; d6+1=3 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 8:18:07 AM
{Falco should be at Q11, only matters for point blank shot.}

Something in Falco tells him to just keep shooting, at least until the zombies get here. He again fires two arrows.

{@G1 Hit: 13/14 Dam: 3/4}

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1st - Bane(DC 14), Xcure light woundsX, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

The Midnight Hour part 8 ((MAP)) d20+9=22 ; d20+9=27 ; 2d8+3=8 ; 2d8+3=11 ; d3=2 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 7:14:32 PM
Tsak Rezar quickly manages to spot the goblin scurrying through the room aiming for the hold. While the cook and some others down here try and stop him, they all fail as he runs through their legs and dodges about.
Finnian is unsure as what to do with the appearance of more boards and more zombies shambling across the planks.
Elyas sees the zombies and takes a moment to think about what to do next, whether he should focus on the goblins or attack the zombies.
Rolth Niheow strikes out in a frenzy, killing the fourth goblin on the first blow and following up on the second goblin with two more heavy handed strikes
Kiwina ineffectually swipes and then summons his ancestors to aid him.
Gothruk stands firm, awaiting the next obvious attacks from the zombies or the goblins.
Falco Ambersier ((Is suddenly in the right place!)) and fires two shots, unfortunately both of them miss their mark.

The two goblins above deck both strike at their current opponents the first Goblin strikes at Kiwina, the second at Rolth now that he has joined the fray.

The first goblin deals 8 points of damage to Kiwina and the second 11 points of damage to Rolth.

The zombies are approximately half way across the planks as their shambling gait means it is taking that much longer for them to cross. You realise that you have perhaps another ten or fifteen seconds before they cross, hopefully enough time to finish of the last of these goblins!

With the pressure about to come from both sides, what do you do?

Kiwina (Steve M) (11/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=13 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=12 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=7 ; d20-3=2 ; d20-3=9 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 9:04:37 PM
Since Rolth and Gothruk are in position to tackle G2, Kiwina switches his attention to G1. Maybe this one will be easier to hit. (Ooc: but looking at the rolls, probably not.)

Shortspear to hit - 13 / 6 dmg
shortsword to hit - 8 / --
hoof to hit - 12 / 6
hoof to hit - 12 / 7

Meanwhile the aumakua, doing their best to comply with a request they are ill-suited to comply with, summon the biggest thing they can into the combat. A 600-pound donkey appears in the middle of the nearest plank. If the plank holds up, the frightened critter kicks at the nearest thing -- which would be a zombie -- ineffectively.

(Ooc: used "horse, pony" stats for the animal size & attacks)

Spell memorized: magic fang
Aumakua have 0 spells

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (13/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +9 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+3 x2| Bite +6 1d4+3 x2| Status: See below d20+9=18 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+6=13 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=5 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 10:12:36 PM
"Maybe someone should grease those planks, the zombies don't look too nimble!" Rolth suggests. He continues his furious assault on the goblin G2, while stepping 5 feet to the left (P9).

morning star to hit = 18, damage = 10
paw to hit = 22, damage = 6
paw to hit = 23, damage =5
bite to hit = 13, damage = 5

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 6/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+7=15 ; d6+2=5 ;
Sunday January 27th, 2019 12:38:36 AM
Elyas moves over towards the rest of the party and fires his crossbow at Goblin 1

15 to hit
5 damage

"Sorry Rolth, I don't know how to make grease. Falco used to be able to but I never had the time to learn it from him!

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 24/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+7=21 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+7=10 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d20+7=24 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+5=23 ; 2d6+6=9 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=17 ; 2d6+6=15 ; 2d6=6 ;
Sunday January 27th, 2019 3:28:09 PM
If goblin 2 is dead then Gothruk change the zombie half way across the plank to the rear of the ship with his guisarme.
To Hit: 23, Damage:10 (added +2 to charge after dice)
He'll then attempt to trip the zombie if it provokes while it moves towards him. 20 vs CMD to trip.
And attack it again if it gets up or anything else attempts to cross.
AOO2 To Hit:10, Damage:10
AOO3 To Hit:24, Damage:13

If the goblin is not dead then Gothruk will Flurry of blows him.
Flurry1 - To Hit:23, Damage:9
Flurry2 - To Hit:25 (Crit threat, 17 to confirm), Damage:15 or 21
(Use above AOO if things provoke)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=24 ; 2d4+3=5 ; d20+3=9 ;
Sunday January 27th, 2019 7:14:33 PM
(Attack=24, Dmg=5, Intimidate=9)

Tsak draws his falchion and attacks the goblin.
Whilst doing so he calls to the mysteriously missing feline

Esmerelda, come and get some fresh goblin. Wake up sleepy head or you'll miss out on your treat.

The thought of an unknown opponent looking to eat him may create doubt in the mind of the goblin.
But the creature seems a battle-hardened marauder.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d6+4=10 ;
Monday January 28th, 2019 7:19:43 AM
Falco moves closer to the action seeing that some of his companions are bloodied. {P9} He looks at Rolth and calls on the power of the warper-sar to provide more healing.

"Warper-sar, grant my a small part of you power again, warp his wounds and make him whole."

{Rolth: +10hp}

{Bane to CLW}

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1st - XBane(DC 14)X, Xcure light woundsX, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+9=19 ; d8+2=3 ;
Monday January 28th, 2019 10:45:45 AM
[sorry for missing last round I was in Minnesota and forgot to ask for a bot.]

Finnian snaps out of his stupper and asses the situation. He desires that there is time to put a shot in the captain [attack=19, Damage=3] he the hustles 30 feet towards the aft trying figure out what is in the buckets.

The Midnight Hour part 8 ((MAP)) d20+9=20 ; 2d8+3=11 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+7=21 ; 2d4+3=9 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=25 ; d3=3 ; d20+5=21 ; d6=5 ;
Monday January 28th, 2019 7:48:47 PM
Tsak Rezar attacks the third goblin in the hold and it screeches out, striking back at him, though it is unfazed by his intimidaiton.
Finnian fires a bolt at the enemy Captain caught in the web, and strikes him with the bolt.
Elyas fires a bolt at one of the goblins however it goes wide.
Rolth Niheow cleverly suggests using grease of some sort on the planks, before attacking, both his paw attacks connecting with the second Goblin.
Kiwina lets fly with a flurry of blows but unfortunately does no damage. The donkey also attacks, with no effect.
Gothruk strikes and kills the second goblin, though his attack is not as potent as he had hoped. He then moves over to defend the plank but doesn’t quite to the plank.
Falco Ambersier aims to help heal his friend.

The battle continues, with the zombies moving further across onto your ship, the final goblin on deck attacks Kiwina, dealing 11 damage. The battle rings out, as you look around and realise that there are plenty of ropes still attached to your ship, several coming from the rigging of the Pirate ship,

Looking up at the rigging, you see several goblin pirates all about to slide down the ropes onto your ship, and one of them is already on his way. He slides down, and lands on a deckhand who he immediately spears through the throat.

The deckhand cries out in pain, but the scream quickly becomes a wheezy rasp, and finally becomes a soft gurgling just as the goblin withdraws his spear. He looks out at the other deckhands and the Petals, holding up his spear which you can see is red on the tip and slick with blood, before he cackles and gives you an evil smile.

Below decks, the goblin that Tsak is attacking tries to move away, and Tsak instinctively lashes out and injures it again, however it manages to scurry away and tries to hide in the hold, scurrying between the boxes and other things, because of his small size he apparently finds it easy to find hidden places to sneak into.

((Perception Check from Tsak please to find the Goblin again, if you fail you cannot attack it this round, DC 25))

Kiwina (Steve M) (0/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Monday January 28th, 2019 9:16:52 PM
His options severely limited by his wounds, Kiwina staggers (5' step) back from G1 and retrieves a potion from his haversack (level 0 anything potion).

Meanwhile, the donkey disappears. Undoubtedly this is much to the donkey's relief.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (23/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +9 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+3 x2| Bite +6 1d4+3 x2| Status: See below d20+10=16 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=24 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+3=7 ;
Tuesday January 29th, 2019 1:01:23 AM
Rolth will thank Falco for the additional healing and charge the remaining goblin on deck, for lack of a better idea, and to protect Kiwina.

morning star to hit = 16, damage =
paw to hit = 15, damage =
paw to hit = 26, damage = 7
bite to hit = 15 damage =
Rake to hit = 15
Rake to hit = 24 damage = 8

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 7/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d6=1 ;
Tuesday January 29th, 2019 7:51:45 AM
Falco is relieved to see Rolth fully in the fight but blanches when Kiwiana falls. Still holding his bow in one hand he scurries closer. Holy symbol in hand he calls for aid yet again.

"Warper-sar, again lend me your power to warp the wounds."

His symbol glows and a minor wave of healing hits his allies.

{HP: +1 - Kiwiana, Rolth and Elyas}

{ooc: Not much but its something until I can get closer.}

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1st - XBane(DC 14)X, Xcure light woundsX, magic weapon, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+6=19 ; 4d6+1=16 ;
Tuesday January 29th, 2019 9:14:09 AM
Elyas sees that Rolth has the last goblin pretty well in-hand but sees the oncoming zombies on the planks. he fires a beam of pure fire from his hands at the first zombie on the left

19 to hit vs touch AC on Z6. 16 fire damage

get Kiwina out of there! zombies coming!!

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 24/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+7=19 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+7=14 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d20+9=11 ;
Tuesday January 29th, 2019 9:23:16 AM
Gothruk attacks zombie 5
To-Hit:19, Damage:13

Gothruk tries to keep the zombies at bay tripping and attacking. But is mostly ineffective.
AOO1 - Trip:15 vs CMB
AOO2 - To-Hit:14, Damage:10

Seeing that his friends are almost being overwhelmed at the other plank he knows that he has to try and hold out for as long as he can. It's only a little bit pressing but some help would be appreciated when it is available!

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+9=18 ; d8+2=6 ;
Tuesday January 29th, 2019 2:06:50 PM
Finnian moves closer to the buckets, or looks in the buckets if he got there last round, if its tar (I hope its tar) he will hurl a bucket at the oncoming Zombies that have just about crossed the plank.

If the buckets are not what he hoped for he will instead turn his attention back to the captain and fire again

[ranged attack with the bucket or my bow=18][damage if bow=6]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=16 ;
Tuesday January 29th, 2019 5:10:46 PM
(Perception=16 Fail)
Tsak loses sight of the goblin as it darts around the hold in the gloom.
He keeps his guard up and keeps searching.

((Dan DM)) The Midnight Hour part 12 ((MAP)) d20+9=25 ; 2d8+3=12 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=15 ; d6+4=7 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=12 ; d3=1 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=18 ; d6=3 ;
Tuesday January 29th, 2019 5:14:02 PM
Tsak Rezar continues searching for the other goblin but has no luck.
Finnian rushes to the buckets to see that one of them is indeed filled with tar. He grabs it and rushes to dump it over the zombies
Elyas causes a beam of white hot light to erupt from him and strike one of the zombies, it makes a loud screeching sound, as it is clearly in a lot of pain.
Rolth Niheow charges in to help Kiwina furiously striking at the goblin and injuring him
Kiwina stumbles around, seriously injured.
Gothruk lashes out at the fifth zombie, killing it for a second and final time, before attepting to slow the other two, but failing.
Falco Ambersier wisely uses his healing to bring his ally back from the brink.

The final goblin above deck attacks Rolth now, seeing the danger he could pose, and it strikes true, dealing 12 points of damage to the already injured hero.

The zombies also begin piling in, attacking those adjacent to them the eighth zombie attacks Kiwina again injuring him inflicting 7 points of damage, the sixth Rolth, the other two attack Gothruk, however their attacks are all ineffectual as they stumble around.

The goblins are now sliding down the ropes onto the ship and continuing their assault, the goblin that killed a deckhand now charges up to Falco and attacks him, however the attack just about misses.

((Again Tsak if you could make a Perception Check, DC 13, if you pass you may attack the Goblin below decks))

Kiwina (Steve M) (-7/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20-5=1 ; d20-5=-4 ;
Tuesday January 29th, 2019 10:16:50 PM
Struck squarely by the zombie, Kiwina collapses to the deck and bleeds.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (12/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +9 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+3 x2| Bite +6 1d4+3 x2| Status: See below d20+16=36 ;
Wednesday January 30th, 2019 12:48:50 AM
Desperate times call for desperate measures. They won’t be expecting this! Rolth thinks to hismyself rrrather optimistically. He then withdraws from the combat and makes a mighty leap aboard the pirate ship, landing just in front of the webbed pirate captain and exclaiming, Call off your crew’s attack, or I will rip your head from your spindly little neck and drink your blood as if from a fountain!

Acrobatics = 36, success!

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 8/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d6+4=8 ; d6+4=6 ;
Wednesday January 30th, 2019 10:00:15 AM
Falco continues moving making it to where he can touch Kiwina. {07} He kneels beside his injured companion and again preys for healing.

{Convert Magic Weapon - Kiwina +8HP}

"I do not have much more energy to call on. Fight defensively my friends."

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1st - XBane(DC 14)X, Xcure light woundsX, Xmagic weapon,X shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+8=18 ; 4d4+1=8 ;
Wednesday January 30th, 2019 10:28:43 AM
Elyas feels a pit of fear in his gut as he sees the left flank collapsing. Rolth jumps away, leaving a mortally injured Kiwina and Falco to face down 2 zombies and a goblin alone. he moves over to the clump of enemies, muttering arcane words as he walks. he tries to get his spell off quickly before the zombie notices him and disrupts his cast.
(OOC: walk to the point I makred E on the map, cast burning hands defensively. concentration check = 18, success!)
a cone of flame bursts from Elyas' hands, licking over the two zombies and the goblin
8 damage to each, Reflex DC 14 to take half

((Dan DM)) The Midnight Hour part 12 ((MAP)) d20+2=19 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=20 ; d3=3 ; d20+2=19 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+6=18 ; d3=1 ; d20+6=20 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+4=5 ; d20+4=22 ;
Wednesday January 30th, 2019 7:13:42 PM
Tsak Rezar ((Still need a Perception check, DC 22 this turn))
Finnian looks in shock as they goblins slay a couple of the deckhands with apparent ease.
Elyas casts burning hands on several of the enemies. The zombies seem fairly unfazed, however the goblin gets the full blast.
Rolth Niheow jumps across to the other boat and threatens the Captain (Can I please have an intimidation roll)
Kiwina falls to the ground seriously injured.
Gothruk defends his spot, but is distracted by the deckhands joining the fray, and leaves himself open to attacks from the zombies.
Falco Ambersier moves to use up some more energy to heal his friend.

The fight continues to rage, and as it seems that the battle is not going well. The Deckhands suddenly seem to find their spines, having seen the Petals get attacked and heavily injured defending the ship and surge forward attacking the zombies to help aid the Heroes. They attack the various enemies still on deck, and do a small amount of damage to them.

Two of them manage to finish off the sixth zombie, as the Goblin’s strike back, immediately killing two of the deckhands in a brutal single strike each.

The two zombies next to Gothruk both strike at him, doing a total of 11 points of damage.

The goblins and zombies appear to be distracted by the deckhands at this point, giving you a chance to get a brief respite and attack in a new way.

What do you do next?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=12 ; d20+7=14 ; 2d4+3=10 ; d20+1=8 ;
Wednesday January 30th, 2019 7:18:25 PM
(Tsak; Perception=12 Fail, Attack=14, Dmg=10: Esmerelda; Perception=8 Fail)
Having lost track of the goblin Tsak broadens his perception and catches cries from above, it doesn't sound good. Muttering under his breath he climbs back to the main deck and makes his way to the place where Rolth was. It is now occupied by a worse-for-wear Kiwina, a focused Falco and Elyas the pyromaniac. Tsak, taking care to avoid the flames, takes a swing at a goblin standing close by (move to N8 and attack G1).

Esmerelda, hearing Tsak's call and thinking about fresh fish for supper, deigns to come out from under the spare ropes where she has made a bed for herself. Immediately she smells the goblin and silently begins her hunt.

Kiwina (Steve M) (1/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+5=8 ; d6=1 ;
Wednesday January 30th, 2019 11:48:00 PM
Restored somewhat by Falco's magic, Kiwina comes to on the deck of the Rose with a potion in hand. . . and at the foot of a zombie. Not wanting to prep for anything else, he uses the potion to disrupt undead on Z8.

Ranged touch attack: to hit = 8, dmg = 1
(Rather anticlimactic)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (12/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +9 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+3 x2| Bite +6 1d4+3 x2| Status: See below d20+13=32 ;
Thursday January 31st, 2019 1:43:07 AM
Rolth continues his threatening tirade against the webbed pirate leader. I’m going to rip your arms off and play you like a drum if you do not surrender NOW!

(Intimidate = 32 (33 if he is a foe of Domi)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 9/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d6+4=7 ;
Thursday January 31st, 2019 7:26:33 AM
Falco sighs as he again calls on the power of the warper-sar. Speaking quietly to himself.

"Once more hear my call. This may be the last you give me today so make it count for your servant."

He again places on hand on Kiwina's back.

{Shield of Faith to CLW - Heals Kiwana for 7hp}

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1st - XBane(DC 14)X, Xcure light woundsX, Xmagic weapon,X Xshield of faithX
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+6=26 ; d6+2=8 ;
Thursday January 31st, 2019 7:35:28 AM
Finnian takes a step back and casts produce flame, hurling a ball of fire at one of the tar covered zombies.
[Attack=26,Damage=8] there's some good rolls!

Move to (AAB, 8)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 13/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=20 ; 2d6+6=17 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=25 ; 4d6+6=18 ;
Thursday January 31st, 2019 10:19:20 AM
Gothruk starts fighting, doing much better this time. He's a bit unsure where these deck hands came from as he doesn't remember anyone hiring them. But he's glad that they're here.

He attacks the Zombies infront of him
To-Hit:20, Damage:17
To-Hit 25, Crit confirm:25, Damage:18

Gothruk lands a heavy kick and then seeing an opening smashes one of his hands through a zombie ribcage pulling free it's mushy heart. Unfortunatly the zombie wasn't using it and it only does slightly more damage then his initial kick.

(I feel like confirming a Crit with a natural 20 should let me be able to take his heart)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+6=7 ;
Thursday January 31st, 2019 11:20:12 AM
elyas spares a glance around the deck, startled by the chaos around him. Things are not looking great and it has been a while since Elyas has really felt in danger. up until now the Petals have been able to handle most things that have come their way. Seeing the brave Kiwina on the deck again makes Elyas focus on the here and now again, firing his crossbow at the goblin. he is clearly rattled, however, and his shot goes off into the ocean. (natural 1 to attack, move action to reload)

(OOC: that could have gone better... not the time for critical misses!)

((Dan DM)) The Midnight Hour part 12 ((MAP)) d20+9=16 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=27 ;
Thursday January 31st, 2019 6:33:46 PM
Tsak Rezar reappears having given up on finding the goblin below deck and comes up to help. He attacks, but misses the goblin in front of him.
Finnian throws a fire spell at the zombies covered in tar, which immediately ignites, burning up the zombies.
Elyas fires a crossbow bolt that goes very wide, missing everyone and embedding itself into the pirate’s boat.
Rolth Niheow continues to try and put the fear of Domi into the Goblin leader, and it would appear that the goblin is cowed, and he begins stuttering a response.
Kiwina flings a disruption spell at one of the zombies, but due to the constant awakening and being knocked unconscious the spell goes a little wide and misses.
Gothruk smashes open one of the flaming zombies’ chest and rips out a mushy flaming heart.
Falco Ambersier continues trying to keep his allies in good health.

The goblins continue to strike out at the deckhands, and kill another two. The other deckhands seem unsure of continuing the fight, while there boots seem to be in pools of their friends and compatriots’ blood. The deck is slick with blood and tar the various melees going, and the smell of salt and copper floats across the air as there is a slight lull in the fighting.

The goblin leader sputters over his words, terrified by the large minotaur who is threating him. For a moment he seems to consider continuing the fight, but the he calls out something in a language you don’t understand, but it has the desired effect, as the goblins begin moving back across to their ship, using their spears to keep the Petals and deckhands from charging them, the final living zombie even follows them under some sort of mental command.

The goblins surround Rolth and indicate he should cross back over to the Petal’s ship without delay.

What do you do?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (12/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +9 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+3 x2| Bite +6 1d4+3 x2| Status: See below d20+16=33 ; d20+10=29 ;
Friday February 1st, 2019 5:38:26 AM
If the goblins have anything looted from the Rose, Rolth will demand it back before departing. Otherwise, he just makes a great leap back aboard the Rose. He figures that we can always regroup and attack if we need to.

Acrobatics = 33
Perception if needed = 29

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 10/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Friday February 1st, 2019 7:17:04 AM
Falco stands up, breathing heavy, and looks at the fleeing goblins and pirates. That was bad, I need to be stronger. Still shaking as the adrenaline leaves his body he yells over to Rolth.

"Are we going to just let them go?"

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1st - XBane(DC 14)X, Xcure light woundsX, Xmagic weapon,X Xshield of faithX
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 13/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Friday February 1st, 2019 8:58:54 AM
Yes we are, we're not in a position to attack, help those wounded, we don't need any more deaths. These mystery deckhands bought us time for Rolth to think up that idea. We also need to see what they were up to below decks.

Gothruk heads below decks looking for any immediate damage the Goblins caused or any valuable items that are missing.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 13/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=21 ;
Friday February 1st, 2019 8:59:51 AM
His perception = 21.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+8=15 ;
Friday February 1st, 2019 10:58:21 AM
Finnian looks over at the comotion on the other ship and watches as the goblins retreat. He decides that instead of attacking he will spend these next few moments checking in the deck hand nearest him [D5].

[heal check=15]

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Friday February 1st, 2019 11:23:51 AM
Elyas watches the retreating boarding party closely, ready to start casting spells again if any of them suddenly change their minds and come back across.

Is that it? they're just going to leave us here? what did you say to them Rolth??

Kiwina (Steve M) (1/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Friday February 1st, 2019 2:16:07 PM
Kiwina stands and retrieves another vial (alchemical fire), then slowly moves along the railing disengaging the grappling ropes with his free hand. All the while he watches to see how the pirates treat Rolth.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (12/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +9 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+3 x2| Bite +6 1d4+3 x2| Status: See below
Friday February 1st, 2019 4:33:19 PM
I should add that Rolth’s leap is made using the withdraw action, lest they try to get in a parting blow.

((Dan DM)) The Midnight Hour part 12 ((MAP))
Friday February 1st, 2019 7:17:04 PM
Tsak Rezar
Finnian manages to stabilise one of the deckhands, using the respite to do some good.
Elyas prepares for treachery while querying what Rolth said to them to make them leave.
Rolth Niheow withdraws back to the Petals’ ship, keeping a watchful eye on the Pirates, he calls out a demand to have anything taken returned.
Kiwina takes precautions as he removes the grappling hooks.
Gothruk wisely responds that the Petals are in no shape to take on the pirates should another fight break out, before heading below deck and looking at what was possibly taken.
Falco Ambersier while a bit shaken, questions the decision to let the pirates go.

The Pirates disengage everything they can, cutting some of the grappling hook lines as they begin to sail away, trying to get away fairly quickly. You can see the ship for a little while as it begins to move back out into the darkness of the ocean.

Once they are a good distance away, you hear a whistling sound coming from the direction the pirate ship went in, as a crossbow bolt flies out of the darkness and lands with a dull thunk into the mast, sinking a few inches deep. There appears to be a sheet of paper wrapped around it.

Gothruk looks around downstairs and finds that the goblin was rummaging through everyone’s belongings, and apparently managed to make off with 20gp from each of you, and some other assorted valuables the crew had.

((Congrats on your quick and selfless thinking there Rolth, gain a Hero Point))

What do you do now?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=22 ;
Friday February 1st, 2019 11:43:53 PM
(Climb=22)
Tsak climbs the mast and unties the paper from the bolt.
He brings it back down before attempting to read it.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (12/42 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morning Star +9 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+3 x2| Bite +6 1d4+3 x2| Status: See below
Saturday February 2nd, 2019 4:30:22 PM
Rolth happily lands back aboard the Rose, proud that his gambit seems to have helped and a bit relieved that he wasn't skewered in the process. He suggests that Kiwina keep as many of the grappling hooks and boarding planks as we can, because we might need some later! When Tsak climbs down from the mast with the message on the bolt, Rolth will cast a detect magic on it before anyone reads it, concentrating long enough to see what kind of magic it might contain, in case the pirates sent it over as some kind of magical revenge.

Kiwina (Steve M) (1/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Monday February 4th, 2019 12:19:14 AM
Kiwina watches the ship until he can no longer see it, toying with a couple of ideas for stopping them that would probably not work. . . And that would still work as well as his performance in the fight was.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+6=16 ;
Monday February 4th, 2019 7:28:03 AM
When the others are close together Falco takes a moment to channel healing energies for those still injured. He makes sure Kiwina and Rolth, in particular, are near by along with any crew members.

{+16 HP for any injured party and crew members}

"It is a shame they will be out there to attack others. Now that we know what we are dealing with we will have to deal with them some day."

{ooc: Would we be able to recognize that ship from a distance.}

Once the living are healed he helps toss any fallen zombies overboard before turning to help repair any damage to the ship. {Prof Sailor: 16}

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Monday February 4th, 2019 10:11:59 AM
Ready for trouble, Elyas jumps as he hears the sound of a bolt sinking into wood. when he realizes it was only one bolt and not a new attack he inspects the bolt and finds a piece of paper wrapped around it.

Look here, they left us a note. maybe they want to be pen-pals...

Elyas opens the note and reads it if he is able.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+8=15 ;
Monday February 4th, 2019 10:34:34 AM
Finnian continues the help the dying deck hands and when he feels like he can't do anymore will rejoin the group. [heal=15, if there is anything else I can do]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 13/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Monday February 4th, 2019 4:25:37 PM
Gothruk helps remove the bodies of Zombies and Goblins. He's careful to stab each once from a distance before using thick gloves to move the bodies. He encourages others to do so as well. There are many ways to get sick from chores such as these.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/36 HP) Fatigued
Monday February 4th, 2019 7:45:57 PM
Rolth will make sure that the enemy corpses are searched before they are tossed overboard...

Darkness Falls
Monday February 4th, 2019 9:03:33 PM
(OOC: Good job with the fight.)
Tsak climbs the mast and unties the paper from the bolt.
He brings it back down before attempting to read it. Rolth attempts to find some magically trab but the spell reveals nothing.
Tsak and Elyas only- (unless you share the note)Highlight to display spoiler: {The note says, Dear adventures, Captain Cecil’s problems are his problems. They are none of your concern. The best advice I can leave you is turn around and adventure elsewhere. Signed Aaroth. }
Ramsey grills Cerci about the extra crew members. “What on earth made you think you could bring them aboard.”
Cerci replied, “Captain, they were in the hull. I’m telling you. I found them in the hull behind a door. They say they have been here the whole time.”
“Ridiculous,” Ramsey shouts.
“Captain, they gave their lives for the crew…”
Falco and Finnian heal the crew members as others mill around. Some begin to mop the deck and others help to toss the zombies. Work on the repairs begins with Falco’s help.
Gothruk recommends stabbing the zombies a few extra times, which was an excellent decision as a few rise and attempt to attack.

(Ooc: With a good know. roll you will definitely remember the ship.)

A search of the pirate and the zombie minion find,
Spells: Detect undead, Potion of healing, potion of invisibility
1 Scimtar and a +1 Spear. Three goblin sized chain shirts. Upon a few of the zombies you find a Breastplate, 4 chainmail shirts and a tower shield. The remaining pockets and bags of coins contain 1000 gp gold.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday February 4th, 2019 9:17:35 PM
Tsak quickly scans the note before reading it aloud for everyone's benefit.
He will also intervene on Cerci's behalf to dismiiss any squabbles regarding the deck hands.
Tsak knows the Petals and is quite sure the note will only fuel their desire to assist Cpt Cecil. If the undead pirates have taught us anything it is the requirements to work as a team if we are to overcome this demon.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/36 HP)
Monday February 4th, 2019 10:41:21 PM
Rolth snorts in derision at the note, "Hah, if a demon tells you something, the opposite is probably true. He must be afraid to have the Eight Petaled Rose on his scent! I am doubly determined. How interesting that the demon seems to be in league with the pirates. I wonder if he is behind the whole thing?"

With respect to the continually appearing additional crew, Rolth suggests to Captain Kiwina that we muster the entire crew on deck, then conduct a complete search of the ship. He will support said endeavor with a keen eye and a continuation of his detect magic spell, including on the mustered crew.

Kiwina (Steve M) (1/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Tuesday February 5th, 2019 12:26:33 AM
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's suggestion about mustering the crew, "And we should tend any that are injured."

As far as the note goes, Kiwina assumes it means that heading to Castle Violet has the Petals on the right path to help Cecil.

He further suggests that the Petals develop a standard watch rotation, but that can wait a bit.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Tuesday February 5th, 2019 7:43:44 AM
Falco does not even consider not going back after the ship, despite the note.

"I think the injured are ok though I am low on healing at this point. We need to go after that ship, after a rest. Next time we can be prepared, maybe some ranged from the rigging on more preparations for the boarders."

Looking over what is found he shakes his head finding that always any small items are cheap goblin garbage.

{ooc: Any XP for that one. I ask because I always forget when GMing.}

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1st - XBane(DC 14)X, Xcure light woundsX, Xmagic weaponX, shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Tuesday February 5th, 2019 10:36:49 AM
So the demon we are looking for sends a ship full of goblins and zombies to try to get us to leave him alone... seems like we're on the right path then! it will only get tougher from here if we continue to chase after the Captain. we struggled against zombies, we need to be sure we are prepared for fighting demons and other minions the closer we get to our goal.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday February 5th, 2019 11:13:04 AM
"I'd be glad to get into the rigging, also those tar buckets were pretty effective, we might want to gather a few more of those and be ready." Finnian says. you're right Elyas, seems like we are, he adds referring to following the correct ship.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Tuesday February 5th, 2019 4:17:16 PM
Gothruk takes a look at the note once he has a chance. Was the demon or one of his minions also on the ship? I'm not sure Goblins are powerful and smart enough to create and control undead like that. Or even to write a not such as this. We will need to be weary in the future that other adversaries are not being guided by this Devil.

Scene 3: A Violet Bar

The Trip to Minotaur Island d20+4=16 ; d20+4=19 ;
Tuesday February 5th, 2019 8:08:28 PM
The crew stands in neat rows. Many are injured but their status is getting better with help from the Petals. The remaining crew look ragged, like they have been up for weeks.
They tell the Petals they are the original crew stranded within the hull. They were afraid to leave when it suddenly lurched into the sun for weeks. A thin, young man named Froeck steps forward and explains the struggles of living off the remains of a dragon turtle found outside the Ellenian peninsula. “It tasted like jelly filled donuts, I tell you.” he added. “We were unsure it was safe to reappear till this strange taur let us out.” Pointing to Circi.
During the collection of the crew a few Bramble find goblin pirates hiding away in a dark corner of the ship. The Bramble bring a pair to the deck of the ship but they break free and leap from the bow of the ship. Another tries the same thing but is stopped by Ramsey and dragged to the group.
There is talk of following the pirate ship but at this time of night it’s all but impossible to find a ship once it disappears into the darkness.

(OOC: Where would you like to head? You are currently stopped and anchored. The fan has been repaired but is not running. Profession: Sailor check: 16 to start moving into the darkness.)
800 xp each

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/36 HP)
Tuesday February 5th, 2019 8:46:16 PM
Rolth will manacle the remaining goblin to prevent further escape attempts, and suggests having several of the crew take him below decks and keep a close watch on him as well. "Perhaps we can interrogate him later, but for now, we should not speak of our plans in his presence."

Rolth would like to resume our journey to Minotaur Isle, barring any information that we glean from our captive that might suggest another course.

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=20 ;
Tuesday February 5th, 2019 9:13:51 PM
"All right, let's get back underway." (roll: sailor = 20, plus any aid given)

"I wouldn't mind hearing their tale from the crew, in detail," Kiwina observes, "After they're fed and their injuries are treated. I doubt Happy will really be happy to be busy this time of night, but let's get him cooking."

Kiwina agrees with Rolth that the Rose should head to Minotaur Island. He is also interested in learning how the interrogation of the goblin goes, but for the rest of the night he's going to be more interested in making sure the pirates aren't returning. And belatedly, he thanks Falco for the healing.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=13 ;
Wednesday February 6th, 2019 12:48:31 AM
(Profession: Sailor=13)
Tsak acts as first mate, helping to get the ship underway. He also offers to take over the running of the ship should Kiwina wish to rest at any stage.
Once the ship is underway and all is quiet Tsak takes a break and has a stern talk with Esmerelda regarding her inability to find goblins, hidden crew members and jelly donuts. The cat stares back unblinking, then starts to wash her paws ignoring him completely. He gives up and goes back to his duties.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d6=4 ; d20+7=16 ;
Wednesday February 6th, 2019 7:20:43 AM
If this new found crew is still injured Falco will use his last channel of the day to heal them somewhat. {+4 HP}

he acknoladges Kiwina's thanks with a nod of the head. "We all have our rolls to play."

He listens to the others talking but is, frankly, tired. Before heading to sleep he helps to get the fan running again. {Prof Sailor: 16}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Wednesday February 6th, 2019 9:58:33 AM
Elyas is very interested in what the goblin has to say, but after a long fight in the middle of the night he is feeling drained and just wants to sleep. he stumbles back to his bed and is asleep almost before he closes his eyes, trusting the others to deal with the goblins.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday February 6th, 2019 5:22:02 PM
Gothruk will look over the Goblin with some of the other crew taking shifts. Having been woken up to battle he probably won't be able to sleep for at least a couple hours.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Wednesday February 6th, 2019 5:46:21 PM
With the adrenelin gone Finnian is again racked with weariness. "I'll sleep above decks tonight" As I should have the last part he says to himself. "I can't be counted on to watch, but at least Ill be able to get up into the rigging quickly should we encounter anything further."

Finnian props himself up at the base of the mast and drifts off into sleep pretending that the mast is the trunk of a tall oak.

The Trip to Minotaur Island - part 2
Wednesday February 6th, 2019 7:47:31 PM
Rolth will manacle the remaining goblin to prevent further escape attempts, and suggests having several of the crew take him below decks and keep a close watch on him as well. "Perhaps we can interrogate him later, but for now, we should not speak of our plans in his presence."
Cerci and Ramsey take the goblin from the deckhands and attempt to secure manacles upon his wrist but the slick creature slipped from their grasp. The goblin leapt toward the edge of the boat but before it got far. Ramsey ripped a Bramble whip from his side and knocked the creature to the ground. Cerci followed up with another Bramble whip and secured the goblin’s feet together. The female Bramble centaur, named Dalilah approaches, “You got this boys or do I need to help.”
Cerci threw a stern glance at the centaur then stood the goblin on it’s bound feet. Ramsey added the manacles and they began to take the goblin away. Goblin grumbles unintelligibly as he is taken away.

It is suggested that they continue toward Minotaur Isle and the new crew snaps to it. Several begin pulling up anchor as the Bramble start up the propellor and Ramsey takes the helm.
Kiwina suggests hearing all about the crews tale at dinner. Happy smiles and is happy to oblige but asks for help treating the dead crew to a proper ‘at sea’ funeral. “The zombies..” he says. “I don’t think a cook should be anywhere near. So you’all will need to do something with them.”

Tsak acts as first mate, helping to get the ship underway. He also offers to take over the running of the ship should Kiwina wish to rest at any stage.
Once the ship is underway and all is quiet Tsak takes a break and has a stern talk with Esmerelda regarding her inability to find goblins, hidden crew members and jelly donuts. The cat stares back unblinking, then starts to wash her paws ignoring him completely. He gives up and goes back to his duties.

Falco notices that the remaining crew members are well enough to get to work. He thanks Kiwina, helps with the propellor then heads to bed along with Elyas

Gothruk takes on the first shift guarding the angry pirate goblin.

Finnian volunteer to sleep within the above deck.

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Wednesday February 6th, 2019 9:22:46 PM
Kiwina considers Happy's words and finds he has no clue how to bury a zombie at sea. There is no point in the usual (to him) shrouds and words, since the zombies had no spirits to stay and protect the still-living. Might as well toss them overboard without ceremony, unless someone else thinks differently.

Meanwhile, Kiwina gets a head count on the crew, and wonders if they will want to leave once the Rose is in harbor. He leaves the interrogation of the goblin to others. And when things seem to have calmed down, may get some rest.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=22 ;
Thursday February 7th, 2019 2:57:15 AM
(Sailor=22)
Tsak agrees with Kiwina and is happy to help toss zombies.
He takes his turn guarding the surly little goblin and gets rest when there isn't much to do.

Tsak takes over when Kiwina needs a rest, using his expertise to make sure the boat doesn't sail in great big circles...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/36 HP) d20+8=20 ;
Thursday February 7th, 2019 6:41:33 AM
Rolth gets a little rest, then goes down to check on the goblin. He will take along a little bit of food for the prisoner, to start working on a "good cop" interrogation. Earn the little beggar's trust, then pump him for information. He'll be careful to not let the creature bit him as he feeds him.

(Diplomacy = 20 to start changing the goblin's attitude)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Thursday February 7th, 2019 9:14:20 AM
Once rested and had time to prey Falco will join the crew taking whatever watches or doing whatever work is necessary for the ship.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=13 ; d20+3=11 ;
Thursday February 7th, 2019 10:06:01 AM
In the morning Elyas moves around the ship, keeping out of the way but observing the 'new' crew members, looking for anything out of the ordinary (perception 13, Sense Motive 11)

He makes sure to check on the propeller again, looking for any new damage to the belt.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=26 ;
Thursday February 7th, 2019 2:26:06 PM
When on watch Finnian will be up in the nest [perception=26] and sleeps to gain back his spells. Before sleeping he will try and. Locate the tar and fill as many buckets as he can. I need to start collecting plants if we are going to be living on this boat he thinks as he drifts off to. Sleep

Produce flame x2, CLW, Entangle

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=19 ;
Thursday February 7th, 2019 4:38:08 PM
Gothruk keeps a close eye on his captives. In another somehow escapes then he's in a good position to running tackle the goblin before it can go out the door. He also takes any weapons or Lockpicks, needles other things he finds as he pats them down.
Perception = 19

The Trip to Minotaur Island - part 3
Thursday February 7th, 2019 7:09:48 PM
Rolth attempts to speak to the goblin. He treats the small creature kindly but it does very little to help due to a communication gap. The Bramble relay the same issue but also add that the creature acts strangely around them. “It seems to be confused or afraid. I cannot tell.. Its a disgusting creature,” Ramsey says with a growl. “When we walk near it. It begins to chant something nonsensical, but of course I do not speak goblin. It could make sense but.. I guess it’s never seen a walking Bramble before. I believe goblins like to make homes in dense thicket or bramble but he ain’t making a home in me.”

Kiwina and Tsak toss the zombies overboard. The thin broken bodies splash upon the water then float toward the rear of the boat.

Meanwhile, Kiwina gets a head count on the crew and finds ten remaining crew members out of fifteen that left the room within the ship.
Gothruk manages to find three lockpicks on dead goblins and two on the captive goblin. Your captive is not too thrilled at being searched and resists when he can. He shouts out in Goblin, words that could be interpreted as unkind or even threats to a native Goblin speaker.

Outside of the in-ship drama the Rose approached Minotaur Isle as dawn breaks across the horizon.
(OOC: Where would you like to dock the ship once you reach the island? You may visit the Catacombs once you step from the boat and several organizations have taken up residence on the beach.
Minotaur Island Map

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None
Thursday February 7th, 2019 11:56:02 PM
(Can we say the 5 crew that didn't make it got decent burials at sea or will get them on Minotaur Island, depending on the traditions of their companions?)

The party docks at the harbor at Castle Violet, since that is where they expect to find the Purple Duke and seek information on Cecil.

Before leaving the ship, Kiwina makes sure that the disc from the navigation set is secure in his cabin, and carries the compass from the set.

"Do we plan to go to the catacombs, and which items do you want to sell?" When the crew cannot hear, he also asks, "Do we intend to keep a crew, and if so what arrangements do you think we should offer?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday February 8th, 2019 12:25:35 AM
Tsak enjoys the majesty of a sun-rise at sea, then gets down to the business of getting the Rose docked and secured.
Having been captive most of the times he worked as a sailor he has no idea what the 'going rate' is for the crew of the ship.
If there is free time Tsak will try to find a blacksmith and discuss possible changes to the system that powers the Rose. He would like to investigate using a chain instead of the leather belt arrangement.

Other than that he looks forward to showing Esmerelda around the port city and maybe taking in an ale or two.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/36 HP)
Friday February 8th, 2019 6:40:08 AM
Rolth is all for the sale of unneeded goods in the Catacombs. He suggests that folks claim things from the pile of loot, then we sell the rest. With respect to the crew, we should perhaps have the new fellows who wish to remain swear some oaths of loyalty and decent behavior, much as our Bramble crew did. But they were brigands back in the Sargrass, so let's make sure they seem to be genuine in their intentions!

Rolth will also visit the WLA on the beach and see what else we can learn about the demon we seek.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Friday February 8th, 2019 9:53:31 AM
Falco agrees that some sales are in order and hopes to get a bit of coin out of the deal. When the topic of the crew comes up he nods.

"A crew would be important. We cannot run ourselves ragged trying to do it all and be ready to fight when called on. I think a simple arrangement should be made, a weekly stipend and maybe a percentage, like 2%, of what me make goes to the crew. It never hurts to buy loyalty."

{ooc: I have no idea what is normal for the crew of a boat in the Wold. Clearly the precentage is meant to be above standard pay and give them a reason to stay true.}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Friday February 8th, 2019 10:26:52 AM
We definitely need to take care of our crew if we are to keep them. the last thing we need is a mutiny out on the open sea...

Elyas pokes through the pile of loot, but doesn't see anything of particular interest to him. Most of this we could probably sell. once we sell some things I will definitely be stocking up on spell supplies and scrolls.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Friday February 8th, 2019 2:27:23 PM
Finnian hurries to gather his things as he is quite excited to reach land again.

Docking at Castle Violet d20=18 ;
Saturday February 9th, 2019 9:49:29 AM
Happy, the cook takes on the role of Cook/ Funeral director and instructs the remaining crew to prepare the bodies for a funeral at sea or with family.
The Rose docks at the harbor of Castle Violet and notice it’s busy as usually but
Perception vs DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: { Signs upon almost anything declare “The Duke invites all to island wide gambling weekend. All Duke associated venues.”}
Kiwina
Before leaving the ship, Kiwina makes sure that the disc from the navigation set is secure in his cabin, and carries the compass from the set.
(OOC: Hero point for excellent RP- I forgot about those sailing details)

The town outside of Castle Violet is a busy port because it is the primary port serving Imod City, the landlocked capital. Ships sits on the left of you and the right. Homes in town are decorated in violet colored roofs. The color is everywhere. It is the minotaur town most friendly toward non-minotaurs, because it is a busy seaport and because it was mostly spared the brunt of the Mino-Cen Wars.
The lord of the town, the Purple Duke of Castle Violet is a gourmand and patron of the arts. He is referred to only by his title, “Duke Purple.” His nightly feasts are well-known for their deliciousity.

Kiwina and others discuss crew compensation
Tsak looks into the location of a good blacksmith. After a search Tsak finds a smithe does not reside near Castle Violet but there is a minotaur named Zancrun Jarl in Imod City.
Rolth finds that the WLA office is actually within Ft. Beast on the Northern coast. (OOC: apologize for the misinformation)
The team talks about selling their wares and paying the new boat crew.

Falco adds, "A crew would be important. We cannot run ourselves ragged trying to do it all and be ready to fight when called on. I think a simple arrangement should be made, a weekly stipend and maybe a percentage, like 2%, of what me make goes to the crew. It never hurts to buy loyalty."

{ooc: I have no idea what is normal for the crew of a boat in the Wold. Clearly the percentage is meant to be above standard pay and give them a reason to stay true.}
(OOC: Your crew will be happy with any wage you offer. Complaints by the crew will be handled by the DM with a quick talking to...lol)

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+12=32 ;
Saturday February 9th, 2019 3:36:47 PM
(Perception = 32)

"All Duke associated venues," Kiwina says, reading the prominantly displayed signs. "Cecil -- or news of him -- could be just about anywhere then."

Kiwina pulls Ramsey aside to talk to him about the crew, and see how he feels about being in charge while the Petals are gone. He makes it clear that if Ramsey is worried, Kiwina will back up his decisions.

(Ooc: The treasure from the pirates included a "potion of healing" -- is that CLW or something else?)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=15 ;
Sunday February 10th, 2019 10:49:00 AM
perception 15 = fail

So where should we start looking for Cecil? I didn't meet this Duke, I was too busy being kidnapped by pirates during that part of the taurnament... what help can we expect from him?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Sunday February 10th, 2019 5:10:12 PM
Gothruk agrees that the quickest way would to be to go to the Duke directly He was very welcoming last time we were here and this time we have much grander stories we can tell. The battle of the blade grass Plains should entertain him.
Also good thinking to warn of the devil. I would want to know about such a thing travelling inside my duchy.
Gothruk also wants to bind the mouth of the goblin, Magic is a common thing he's surprised it wasn't done already. He's not sure if he's confident leaving it with the plantaurs while they visit the town, he might decide to stay behind and watch the goblin.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/36 HP)
Sunday February 10th, 2019 9:06:22 PM
"Good thinking, Gothruk, perhaps the Duke can interrogate and try this pirate for his crimes. We can add that to the list of things to talk to the Duke about.”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=14 ;
Monday February 11th, 2019 4:35:41 AM
(Perception =14 Fail)
Tsak recalls how uncomfortable he was last time he attended a court. Just the thought of all the politicking to be done leaves him feeling tired and makes his brain hurt, although he does fondly remember the delights of the cuisine at the castle.
Taking Elyas under his arm Stick with me kid, I know this place like the back of my... is that a sun-spot? he calls to Esmerelda and sets out to find out whats happening We'll check the taverns and bars, bound to be some news there about a ship-full of goblins and zombies...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+9=11 ;
Monday February 11th, 2019 7:28:08 AM
{Perception: 11}

Back in a city with a population far larger then him Falco sticks close to Rolth and the other large petals. Growing up among the taur, fortunately, taught him how to use his small size.

"Turning the pirate over to Duke Purple makes the most sense. While we act when needed we are not the law. Once in civilization best to leave the follow up to those who hold the jobs."

As they walk Falco remembers joining the Star Mage Guild and frowns. I no longer have the magic I joined for. I wonder, do I need to officially resign my membership? Well if the opportunity arises.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance: 11}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Docking at Castle Violet, part 2
Monday February 11th, 2019 10:01:50 PM
All Duke associated venues," Kiwina says, reading the prominantly displayed signs. "Cecil -- or news of him -- could be just about anywhere then."

Ramsey assures[b]Kiwina[b] the Brambles will handle the new crew. “There is a mighty amount of retraining we have to do but they seem to be a solid crew. Don't worry my friend.”
(Ooc: The treasure from the pirates included a "potion of healing" -- is that CLW or something else?)(Ooc: Yes, sir it is CLW)

[B]Elyas[b] and [b]Gothruk[b] suggest going to see the Duke with stories of the Sargrass adventure and telling the Duke about the demon. Gothruk also suggests binding the goblin but how do you do that? Magic?
Ramsey advises they will station two Bramble at the ship when they go out for supplies. “... Plus Happy's always there.”
[b]Tsak[b] and [b]Elyas[b] head out to the local bars to ask about the ship full of goblins and zombies.
(Ooc: As far as leaving the Star Mages, I will leave that rp up to you. There are rumors of an agent in Imod City.)
--
Information about the pirates is easy to obtain. It is said that the pirates have been patrolling the waters of the area for several weeks now. They use the zombies to destroy and distract as the goblins plunder. Also, it is a known fact that the goblin pirates second as mercenaries if the price is right.

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 12:32:11 AM
The goblin was manacled and its lock picks taken away (or several of them). But if it still manages to get away in this harbor, Kiwina is sure it won't get far, with the tales of goblin pirates circulating. "We will ask the local guard to come take custody of it," he tells Ramsey. And when they does so, Kiwina will also ask if one of the Petals can be present when the goblin is interrogated, since he gathers the party has no one who can talk with it.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/36 HP) d20+10=21 ;
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 6:48:19 AM
Rolth will lead whoever would like to join in to go visit the Duke, bearing news of the pirates and (more privately, if possible) the demon that may be in their midst. If necessary, he will leverage our status as Taurnament champions and previous guests of the Duke to talk his way in. If successful, he will try to learn where me might be most likely to find the gambling demon here on the island during the event that is being staged.

(Diplomacy = 21)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+6=15 ; d20+9=19 ;
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 7:07:56 AM
"I will go with you Rolth but, as it appears we were targeted and being acted against, we must keep our eyes open. If someone wants us stopped from finding the lost captain they may have eyes on us."

Falco joins Rolth in an expedition to find the duke. If they have any trouble getting in or finding the duke he does what he can to aid in talking their way in. {Diplomacy: 16} He is also careful to keep an eye for anyone that may be watching their progress. {Perception: 19}

As he walks puts the business with the Star Mage's guild to the back of the mind, its a topic for another day.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+1=10 ; d20+5=9 ;
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 9:31:41 AM
Since he has no prior connection with the Duke, Elyas is happy to accompany Tsak in looking for information in a much less formal way. they visit a few taverns, Elyas willingly following Tsak's lead.

Elyas let's Tsak do a lot of the talking, but does what he can to get people talking about any rumors of zombie goblin pirates, demons, or octopus-shaped icons.

[diplomacy to gather information: 10]

He also keeps a lookout for anyone giving Too much interest in the two of them, but it is difficult to keep track of so many people in multiple watering holes.
[perception = 8]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20-1=14 ;
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 10:52:54 AM
Gothruk will assist in handing over the Goblin to the guard before joining Rolth to speak with the Duke. He had enjoyed the Dukes character last time and wouldn't miss an opportunity to bid him greetings.
Diplomacy to assist Rolth = 14, Pass

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 1:53:37 PM
Tsak swaggers thru a number of rough seaside taverns, as well as a few pubs in town. He is quite careful not to over-indulge.
When he feels there is no more to be learned, or too sozzled to continue, he drags Elyas to the castle to see how the rest of the petals have fared.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 3:16:40 PM
Finnian will go with Rolth and Falco.

Docking at Castle Violet, part 3
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 9:30:38 PM
The doors to the Duke’s castle swing open wide as large minotaur guards allow you to step in. Inside, there are tables placed in formation with four creatures sitting at each table. The atmosphere is tense as the creatures study each other. Outside of the main arena there are vendors selling food.
A sign sits in front of a smaller entrance to the area stating that the area is off limits to anyone not playing a game called Arrow Trap.
The Duke is no where to be found. What do you look for? Where to start?
(Ooc: Perception rolls noted.)
Further information from the taverns runs dry. Conversations about the pirates seem to bring up irritation.
The goblin is less than thrilled to handed over to any authority. Especially irked when he is handed to a member of the Soul of Imod.
The warrior looks upon the goblin with disgust. He grabs the creature, thanks [b]Gothruk[b] and takes it away. He stops and adds instructions that the goblin will be housed in Imod City when the party is ready to talk to it. After the interrogation the goblin will be hung like all pirates.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/36 HP) d20+10=22 ;
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 10:12:57 PM
Rolth will start by taking a look around from outside the entrance and seeing whether he can spot Captain Cecil, or someone of the right build who is somehow concealing his face (like under a hood.) If that is unsuccessful, he will seek to enter and play, at as low stakes as possible, in order to get a look around. If given a choice, he will choose a table at the far end of the room in order to see as many players on the way to the table as possible.

(Perception = 22)

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=15 ; d20+7=10 ;
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 11:10:06 PM
"Excuse me," Kiwina says to the nearest guard. "The last time we were here we met a dryad named Cassia who said she normally stays in the gardens outside of the castle. Would you be able to direct me to these gardens?"

Kiwina doubts that Cassia would be able to help the party directly, but she may be able to introduce them to someone who can. While they may get lucky looking for Cecil, he would prefer to narrow down the area they need to worry about. And if Cecil has to stay near the bow of his ship, maybe looking for that would help.

The bow of the Herald had been dismantled. Kiwina tries to recall what he saw when he examined the remains, to guess at the size of any piece that Cecil may be keeping with him. (Perception = 15, craft ship = 10)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Wednesday February 13th, 2019 10:04:19 AM
Elyas follows Tsak, amused at the antics of the larger man as he goes from tavern to tavern.

after not learning much at all, Elyas follows Tsak to the castle and looks around for the other Petals. he tries Detecting Magic to look for anyone in the games that may be influencing things with spells, thinking perhaps they would be in league with a gambling demon.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=20 ;
Wednesday February 13th, 2019 12:28:40 PM
Gothruk sees Elyas start to cast detect Magic and interrupts him, Detect Magic is it's self magic, you would want to be more discrete or you may end up being accused of tampering with games yourself.

He'll then watch Rolth for a little bit distracted from his mission by the game. Once he thinks he vaugly understands the rules he'll start to head towards where the great halls where the feast was held last journey, the Duke seems to be known for is feasts maybe some information could be there.
He's mostly enquiring about the Dukes wearabouts.
Perception 1D20+8=20

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+9=24 ;
Wednesday February 13th, 2019 12:46:39 PM
Falco continues to partner with Rolth and looks over those they can see in an attempt to find the captain. He speaks quietly to him as they move.

"If we move in I will take a different table, we will see and hear more that way I think."

{Perception: 24}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=16 ;
Wednesday February 13th, 2019 4:20:28 PM
Finnian, never much of a gambler, but intrigued by the name of the game will find a table to sit at and see if he can get an idea of the rules before clinking down some coins.

[perception=16]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday February 13th, 2019 5:08:58 PM
Tsak arrives at the castle and immediately realises that, despite his careful drinking, he is in no condition to be gambling. He looks for a chair or bench where he can quietly nap...

Docking at Castle Violet, part 4
Wednesday February 13th, 2019 10:37:01 PM
Captain Cecil is no where to be found in the Duke's castle. Hooded characters, suspicious individuals surround the group and sit at the tables in front of you. There are seats scattered throughout the room. Some tables are playing cards and others are watching.

Kiwina's inquiry about the driad named Cassia leads him out to the Purple garden. The large inner walls of the compound disappear and reveal a large walled garden. There are paths built within the garden. The dryad is near the back standing over a patch of Cithara.
To the left and half submerged in an Elephant Ear plant is the ever jovial Duke.
Gothruk interrupts Elyas as he begins to cast a spell. Luckily, for Elyas his friend may have saved him from a hassle from the guards.

The Petals also manages to figure out some of the basic rules of the Arrow trap game. Gothruk finds it is a trump-called card game, played with 6 groups of face cards. The trap being a pair of trump thrown upon the table at the right moment. Suddenly, several players stand, curse and leave. They are quickly replaced by new players. Bet's at the table start at a single silver piece and go up.

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday February 14th, 2019 12:19:38 AM
After the past few days and especially him poor showing in the fight with the pirates, Kiwina is glad to be away from the gambling tables. He just hasn't been lucky lately.

Kiwina approaches Cassia and the Duke, stopping between the two. "You Grace," Kiwina says to acknowledge the Duke, fearing that it would be impolite not to do so. He was not expecting to find the Duke, and wishes one of his more social friends had come.

"Cassia," he adds, "It's good to see you. Did you weather the storms and bloodgrass well here on Minotaur Island?" The storm was not so long ago, and if it was not terrible here then he will have a tale to tell.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/36 HP) d20=12 ;
Thursday February 14th, 2019 6:44:30 AM
Rolth will confidently start with a 5sp bet, and try his hand at this game. Regardless of how it turns out, he will accept his losses or gains with a cheery grin and go to find his friends in the garden.

(d20 = 12 for a gambling roll, unsure what modifiers to apply)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+6=11 ;
Thursday February 14th, 2019 7:33:44 AM
Having come up with no leads in the gambling area Falco simply watches the game. Seeing that not everyone in the room would appear to be of the highest moral standing he does not join in a game. He does order a drink and ask the server, quietly, if they have heard anything of a missing captain. {Diplomacy: 11}

When Rolth is ready to leave he goes as well.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+1=3 ;
Thursday February 14th, 2019 10:28:47 AM
Elyas looks at the games being played, but decides not to partake. he joins one of the groups watching the games and tries to start conversations, and tries to listen for any mention of undead pirates or octopus demons. or just regular octopi.

diplomacy to gather information = 3

Elyas needs to work on his interpersonal skills.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Thursday February 14th, 2019 12:10:31 PM
Gothruk eventually joins Kiwina in the gardens. He listens to what the Duke says carefully. If Kiwina tells of the battle then he'll bring up interesting details that Kiwina might forger.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday February 14th, 2019 1:47:48 PM
Tsak naps sitting back on a bench in a spot of welcome sunlight., Esmerelda curled on his lap.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20=3 ;
Thursday February 14th, 2019 6:30:12 PM
Finnian strolls over to a table, not the one Rolth is at and sits down. He gages what the others are betting and throws in some coins somewhere in the middle of the highest and lowest bet.

[gambling roll? =3...]

Docking at Castle Violet, part 5
Thursday February 14th, 2019 10:18:20 PM
Kiwina
After the past few days and especially him poor showing in the fight with the pirates, Kiwina is glad to be away from the gambling tables. He just hasn't been lucky lately.

Kiwina approaches Cassia and the Duke, stopping between the two. "You Grace,"
“Welcome, young adventurer. Tell me, did you win the taurnament?”

"Cassia," he adds, "It's good to see you. Did you weather the storms and bloodgrass well here on Minotaur Island?"
“That was truely terrifying,” Cassia says with a smile. “My sisters and I took shelter in our homes. How are you, Kiwina? That is your name, right?”

Rolth attempts a hand of Arrow Trap but finds the cards really were unkind and loses quickly. (Ooc: Let's make it a Charisma roll for the rest of the module.)

Falco orders a drink and quietly asks the server about a missing captain but the server snaps, “I am here everyday. How do I know anything about missing people.” The server disappears and a new server appears. Falco only, Highlight to display spoiler: {} It looks to be the same server but you notice this one seems much more pleasantHighlight to display spoiler: {} The new server places the drink on the table and politely asks if there will be anything else.
Elyas has no luck parsing out any information from the crowd.

The Duke then notices Gothruk, “You brought your friends. This is great. I thought it may be a one and done group adventure. You all must be friends by now. What bring you to Castle Violet? Did you play a hand if Arrow Trap, Dragon Bones maybe. Odds are great in Dragon Bones. Oh, maybe you would like to play Domi Hold em High.. but that is at the Velvet Corporiam in Imod City.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/36 HP) d20+10=17 ;
Friday February 15th, 2019 6:34:37 AM
Rolth quickly realizes that this is not the hunt for him, and excuses himself from the table. He heads to the gardens to rejoin his friends. If the Duke is still there, he will introduce himself with his usual fierce politeness. "Yes, your grace, we were fortunate enough to win the Taurnament, and most of us have remained together as a group, having become fast friends during those trials and more. Speaking of more, have you heard the poem, Charge of the Dark Brigade, which recounts our adventures encountering the reborn Sargrass alongside some of the Wold's great heroes? I would be glad to reprise it for you, if you wish." Pleasantries done, Rolth will go on to warn about the likely presence of the demon Aaroth here at the gambling event, along with our acquaintance, Captain Cecil, who may be in dire straights. Has the Duke heard of either? Rolth will also relate our encounter with the pirates and handing over of the surviving goblin to his guards for questioning and trial.

(Perception = 17 to notice anything untoward during the above)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Friday February 15th, 2019 8:47:27 AM
{ooc: Not sure if the server was male or female.}

Realizing that this new server looks remarkable like the old Falco cocks his head to one side and clicks his tongue before speaking. "Thank you." He feels there should be some followup on the similarity of the servers but is not sure what it is. He really is not as smart as he use to be.

Finishing his drink he goes to catch up with the others at the Duke's.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=19 ;
Friday February 15th, 2019 12:10:41 PM
"I did not realize your Grace would remember us. Yes, we won the taurnament. And yes, for the most part we have found the company we formed for the taurnament to be quite to our liking. Right now we are trying to make sure that the captain of a ship called the Herald has not gotten into trouble. Without his ship, we could not have won." Kiwina turns his attention to the dryad, confident that th

"Cassia, I was not sure you would remember -- there were so many participants in the taurnament. Yes, I'm Kiwina." While he has her attention, Kiwina goes on to spend a few minutes explaining what has happened since the Petals were at Castle Violet: the challenges on Centaur Island and the Shipwreck Shoals; Chessford during the storm; being whisked away to the Sarrgrass and the battle there; encountering the brambletaurs, Gnym, and Carlyn; the fight against Carlyn's raiders and then at her fortress; the trial; and the disappearance of Cecil. (oratory = 19)

Ok, all that is probably more than a few minutes.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d3=3 ; d20=20 ;
Friday February 15th, 2019 2:36:36 PM
Gothruk assists Kiwina in the telling of the story.
Untrained oratory 1D20=20.

I am indeed enjoying the company of these companions provided by fate. So similar but completely different.
If you don't know about Cecil or Aaron, is there someone who works for you that might?

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20=20 ;
Friday February 15th, 2019 2:39:01 PM
Blast, not my day, " Finnian says in Nobel Tauric. [b]" First the pirate invasion now this. He fishes in his coin bag and pulls out another 5 silver. This time his luck is doing better [Charisma=20!]

To Gamble and the Duke
Saturday February 16th, 2019 8:50:31 AM
The Duke listens with great interest to the stories of the Sargrass. He smiles when Rolth mentions the poem Charge of the Dark Brigade and acknowledges he has heard the poem a few times. “Are you the originator? Would you like to share with the castle residents. We are having a party at the end of the competition. A celebration to thank them for all their work.”
“A demon,” the Duke says and pauses. “Interesting, I have made some progress in marketing if a demon feels comfortable to join the island games. The demon has to be on the island if you are here… but.. I have not heard of this demon.”
“I’ve heard of the unfortunate situation with the Herald…”
Mention of the pirates noticeably changes the Dukes mood. He advises that the goblin pirate will be punished severely. “Pirates are not welcome in the waters around Minotaur Island

Cassia, listens intently to Kiwina and Gothruk’s story. “I have heard of a situation with a strange creature the other day. I am head of security for the island. There was a complaint at the port of Fort Ixion. This complaint was reported to me by nobleman named Marcus.”
“Are you missing a few men,” the Duke says. “I thought there were more of you.”

Blast, not my day, " Finnian says in Nobel Tauric. [b]" First the pirate invasion now this. He fishes in his coin bag and pulls out another 5 silver. This time his luck is doing better [Charisma=20!]

After a bad first hand Finnian manages to win the next couple hands winning him 15 sp, cheers and an impressive audience.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=9 ;
Saturday February 16th, 2019 11:51:33 AM
Elyas watches Finnian play with interest but doe not join in the gambling personally. he keeps an ear out for any comments about Finnian or about their host that stand out from the general murmurs of the crowd forming around Finnian's table

perception = 9

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+7=11 ;
Sunday February 17th, 2019 12:03:14 PM
(roll: geography = 11) Let's hope this complain at Fort Ixion isn't our demon -- that's halfway around the island.

Finishing the story, Kiwina realizes most of his companions have caught up with him. "I'm guessing Finnian and Elyas are still looking for Cecil at the tables?"

Kiwina isn't sure what to make of the conversation around him. It never would have occurred to him to link the appearance of a demon with a successful marketing campaign, and he is somewhat taken aback that -- after a passable rendition of the party's adventures -- Cassia first thought of island security and not the cup of tea they didn't get to have the last time he was here. Perhaps the pressures of life in the big castle just make them think differently than he would.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/36 HP)
Sunday February 17th, 2019 2:45:43 PM
Rolth thanks the Duke for his offer to allow a performance of The Charge of Dark Brigade at the end of the celebration, and hopes to do so if our quest allows. He also adds a thought that he had forgotten to mention to the Duke. "I am glad to hear that you will not suffer the pirates to trouble your nearby waters. One more piece of information that you might be interested in--the pirates are apparently in league with the demon Aaroth. When we drove the pirates off after their attack on our ship, they shot a message over on a bolt that we should abandon our pursuit of the demon and Captain Cecil. I don't know what to make of the connection, but it suggests that there is some deeper plot afoot."

To Cassia, he will inquire, "MIght we speak with the noble Marcus, who reported the incident at the port of Fort Ixion? Do you know where he might be found? And what sort of incident was it?"

To the Petals, he opines that the Eight Petaled Rose should head to Imod CIty. We could accompany the goblin pirate and his guards to ensure there is no escape or rescue (or even assassination to keep him quiet), attend the interrogation there, visit the smith that Tsak is looking for, drop by the Star Mages, and maybe even find the demon playing Domi Hold-em High there. That is, of course, unless the information regarding Fort Ixion is of more immediate concern.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20=13 ;
Monday February 18th, 2019 12:51:22 AM
FInnian smiles and spins one of the coins on the table. " Aha" Finnian proclaims, "maybe my luck is turning around. At least at the table. Wish it would with these elusive pirates," he says to the others gathering around. "Any of you heard where these guys layup? It's a pirate crew, bunch of goblins and they had zombies with em, swarming over our sides."

Finnian would like to order a drink, or a round for the table if he can and it's not to pricey. He however will discretely cast purify food and drink on his which may or may not remove the alcohol.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+7=19 ;
Monday February 18th, 2019 9:56:06 AM
Elyas looks around the crowd, trying to locate anyone influential that he could try to talk to that might know more than the common folk in the bars that were not much help.

Knowledge Local = 19

if he spots someone he will work his way closer to them in the crowd and offer them a drink.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Monday February 18th, 2019 10:53:39 AM
Falco just listens, taking things in.

{ooc: Translation, only have a minute to post.}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

To Gamble and the Duke
Monday February 18th, 2019 8:00:47 PM
"I am glad to hear that you will not suffer the pirates to trouble your nearby waters. One more piece of information that you might be interested in--the pirates are apparently in league with the demon Aaroth. When we drove the pirates off after their attack on our ship, they shot a message over on a bolt that we should abandon our pursuit of the demon and Captain Cecil. I don't know what to make of the connection, but it suggests that there is some deeper plot afoot.", says Rolth.
The Duke immediately scowls at the thought of a demon working with pirates. “Perhaps, my excitement at attracting outsiders was premature,” the Duke says. “If you say this demon is responsible for the pirates then this changes things. Speak to Marcus…” the Duke interrupts. “He is a rough around the edges and cares more for gambling then much else. I can send word that you must speak to him.”
If you must travel through Imod City, there is housing at the Plum Inn near the gate. Also, you may want to take the underground tunnels through the city toward Fort Ixion. They are safe but this would be your choice.

Finnian asks about pirates and one of the players volunteers information. “The Duke, as kind as he is… is a businessman. He has small taverns throughout the island. The smaller the tavern the tougher the crowd.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/36 HP)
Monday February 18th, 2019 9:14:17 PM
Rolth thanks the Duke for this additional information, and for his message of introduction to Marcus. Rolth is ready to be on our way, either by land via Imod City or we could make sail for Fort Ixion on the north side of the isle. What are the thoughts of his fellow Petals on our path?

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday February 18th, 2019 11:53:50 PM
"Imod City is inland -- if we're sticking to the prisoner, we'll be on foot. At least it's not far. If we don't stay with the prisoner, it would probably be faster to sail. My vote is to stay with the prisoner."

He considers for a moment before adding, "Just to confirm -- Marcus is in Fort Ixion?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Tuesday February 19th, 2019 7:26:37 AM
"For some reason the tunnels appeal to me for the trip. Once below ground our movements cannot be observed by those working against us."

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Tuesday February 19th, 2019 3:04:04 PM
Are these tunnels under the city, or a way of moving between cities? I am sorry, I have not been to this island before. if there is a way to travel the entire way underground, I would choose that. I agree with Kiwina, we should stay with the prisoner however they plan on transporting the creature

To Gamble and the Duke
Tuesday February 19th, 2019 8:44:18 PM
“Marcus is a nobleman that lives within Fort Ixion,” the Duke says. “You do have a choice, one if my sea and two by land.” The duke smiled.
“The pirate scum will be moved by my Purple guard within the hour. Please, if you can capture this demon. Seems, if you are correct may be part of the pirate problem around here. Have I mentioned I do not like pirates. Pirates do gamble, mind you but they are terrible thieves. I can’t stand thieves… I have vowed to remove the pirate threat from the islands.”

Cassia offers Kiwina a potion of “cure light wound” and an apology for missing the invitation for tea.

Which do you choose? Falco and Elyas and Kiwina choose to travel my land.
Whatever choice is made, the party says goodbye to the Duke and Castle Violet. Tsak is still sleeping off heavy drinking upon a couch in the card room. Finnian’s winnings need to be collected at a banker near the door.
The Rose is stocked and it’s crew ready. There is a clear path, more like a well traveled road, NorthWest to Imod City.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20=19 ;
Tuesday February 19th, 2019 10:41:10 PM
[ooc] long day sorry I missed it.
[Gambling=19]

"Any in particular that goblins might frequent? Finnian asks, throwing down another 5 silver. " I've a mind to take my luck there." having garnered all the information he could and breaking even after the drinks Finnian excuses himself and goes to meet up with the others to exchange information.

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Wednesday February 20th, 2019 12:25:42 AM
Kiwina gladly accepts the potion from Cassia. Maybe she'll be free for tea when the party comes back. They'll have to come back -- the Rose is here.

Before leaving town, Kiwina heads back to the ship briefly and leaves Ramsey some funds to keep the crew fed and the ship berthed. He tells Ramsey they will be gone for several days at least, looking for Cecil.

Then he's off to find the Purple guard who are escorting the pirate.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Wednesday February 20th, 2019 7:20:19 AM
"We have a new crew, let them watch the boat and relax. We will know their hearts some of they are still here when we return."

Falcos intention is to stop at the ship, give each crew member 1gp each so they have some funds while the Petals are gone. Not sure of the crew count but it seems a good gesture.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=25 ;
Wednesday February 20th, 2019 9:08:32 AM
Rolth's heart is warmed by his colleagues generosity towards the crew. He votes for going by land, in particular because we can help ensure that the goblin pirate is delivered to justice. During the journey, he will maintain a Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) on himself, and keep a sharp lookout for threats.

(Perception = 25)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Wednesday February 20th, 2019 9:52:37 AM
Elyas follows the others and grabs his weapons and equipment from the ship.

He will ask Ramsey to keep an eye on the crew, as Ramsey has earned trust but some of the newer ones have not. Elyas is still a bit worried that someone intentionally cut that belt on the propeller.

[ooc: should we have the crew pilot the ship around the island to meet us at the fort? if we need a quick escape or anything it would be handy to have our ship nearby]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None
Wednesday February 20th, 2019 11:49:35 AM
I don't like the thought of our Rose travelling around while we arn't there to protect her from Pirates, she'll likely be safe at the Port here. I think she should stay there even if it means no easy escape from the fort. Gothruk replies to Elyas.

Ramsey do your best to look after the ship mate. But if sonething bad happens make sure you and the crew are safe, the boat can be replaced but you can't. And you've got the rest of the crew to keep track of now so no slacking off. Gothruk gives a big mintaurian smile as he collects his bag and weapons for travel.

He'll join Rolth with being perceptive on the roads, with pirates around there may also be goblin bandits.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday February 20th, 2019 3:18:07 PM
Tsak awakens on his bench and heads back to the Rose. It is there that he catches up on the plan to join the prisoner escort. Grabbi g his backpack and Esmerelda he joins the Petals as they prepare for the journey.

Goblin and a trek
Wednesday February 20th, 2019 10:09:41 PM
Finnian
"Any in particular that goblins might frequent?” Finnian asks, throwing down another 5 silver.
“You know”, the human card player said with a slight slurrr.. “Goblins don’t like to gamble. They are do, um.. Not smart. You just won 20 silver, right. A goblin would be not be able to hold the cards.” With that the entire table erupts in laughter.
Ramsey takes the funds offered with a smile and a thank you. He promises to distribute the funds to the crew of ten plus four Bramble taur. He then returns to work on the outside of the boat. The pirate intervention had caused some damage to the boat. Tsak wakes from his nap and joins the others as they walk to the meeting point.
A pair of Purple guards appear at the designated meeting place. The goblin is draped in a dirt covered smoke and a hood.
Your perception picks up hints of broken common mixed with venomous goblin curses. The guards secure the goblin and bind the small creature to a rope. The rope is connected to a waist belt on each guard.
Behind the port city is a valley. In the center of the valley is the River of Imod. If you decide to trek over the the hills it will add a couple hours to the trip but may avoid an accidental dip into the river. The river has some rough patches.
Elyas
[ooc: should we have the crew pilot the ship around the island to meet us at the fort? if we need a quick escape or anything it would be handy to have our ship nearby]

Gothruk
I don't like the thought of our Rose travelling around while we arn't there to protect her from Pirates, she'll likely be safe at the Port here. I think she should stay there even if it means no easy escape from the fort. Gothruk replies to Elyas.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday February 21st, 2019 6:27:25 AM
Rolth notes that the goblin seems to understand a little bit of Common, and quietly points this out to the others, suggesting that nothing of importance be discussed in its presence during the trip. He will continue to keep a sharp eye out for trouble.

He also agrees that the Rose should stay put, rather than go sailing and perhaps run into more pirates or other troubles without us.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Thursday February 21st, 2019 7:14:20 AM
Falco nods when told the goblin speaks some common. He is a bit jarred to realize that before he was transformed he actually spoke goblin but can now remember none of it. Still, the transformation is good. He feels that the advice not to sail is also good.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Thursday February 21st, 2019 10:27:05 AM
"it's likely that your right," he leaves a silver piece with the server as he excuses himself from the table and goes out in search of his companions.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Thursday February 21st, 2019 10:33:09 AM
So what are we hoping to learn from this goblin prisoner? I doubt that he is privy to many plans, as he was just a common footsoldier. will he even be smart enough to remember details that cold help us? I would be surprised if this guy even knew they were working for a demon

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday February 21st, 2019 1:52:02 PM
Tsak settles into the march, putting one foot in front of the other. He notes Rolth's comment regarding what is said in front of the goblin. He also promises himself that he will find time to meditate before sleeping tonight. It seems that lately he has strayed from his path.

Into the Valley d20+4=10 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=15 ;
Thursday February 21st, 2019 8:05:44 PM
The Petals march ahead toward Imod City with little trouble. (Dm assumes, correct me if needed) The party chooses the path of least resistance and begins to move over a walkway paved in stone next to the Imod River. Perception vs Dc 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The pathway is two minotaur wide. A mass of partiers contains three minotaur and a fourth that walks perilously along the edge of a rough section above the river. }
Sense Motive vs Dc 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It seems to be a raucous mob party goers. Who's to say what they could do}

The guards become a bit cautious as the mass of minotaur begins to get closer. The guards slowly slide toward the rear and line up in single file on the far side. The goblin is quiet for the moment realizing that his complaints are getting him nowhere.

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=21 ; d20+6=18 ;
Thursday February 21st, 2019 8:58:00 PM
(Perception = 21; sense motive = 18)

Kiwina doesn't want any trouble from the oncoming minotaurs, and moves to the side of the path away from the river. "I don't think I've seen anyone who liked goblins less than those minotaurs from that ship berthed next to ours."

(In standard marching order, Kiwina would be near the back. He would typically have his longspear out.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday February 21st, 2019 9:39:24 PM
Rolth join Kiwina and suggest that the Petals and their charges also line up on the side of the road away from the river, so as to avoid any unfortunate 'accidents' that these fun loving minotaurs might cause. He looks to make sure that the goblin is still secured by the ropes, in case someone decides to try to snatch him and put him into the river. Then in a loud voice he will say, "Make way for the Duke's guards. Make way, make way! We would love to join your revels, but we're on official business for now. Enjoy the festivities at the Keep, good sirs!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+9=26 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+6=24 ;
Friday February 22nd, 2019 8:23:25 AM
{Perception: 26 | Sense Motive: 14}

Seeing the group coming Falco moves to the side and keeps near the front of the group. When Rolth starts speaking he gets and idea of where he is going and follows up.

"Excellent food and games of chance. You folks look in fine spirits don't let us, on official business, get in your way." {Diplomacy: 24}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Friday February 22nd, 2019 10:09:16 AM
Elyas will stand in front of the goblin, blocking sight of him from the mob, just in case they try something. He stands still, trying to look unimportant and unassuming. he brings a spell to mind, ready to start casting it if things get ugly

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=15 ; d20+2=16 ;
Friday February 22nd, 2019 3:10:13 PM
[Perception =15 Pass, SM Fail]
finally meeting back up with the group heading out of town Finnian apologizes for being late and informs them of the seedy inns that the Duke owns. Some of the people around the table seemed to think that the pirates we were facing may frequent one of the Dukes smaller establishments

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=17 ;
Friday February 22nd, 2019 4:01:26 PM
(Perception =17)
Tsak takes point and moves to the side of the path farthest from the river. He keeps a wary eye on the other party, but doesnt speak.

Oops - A minotaur tipsy d100=16 ; d100=4 ; d100=56 ; d100=3 ; d100=57 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d20=3 ; d20=5 ;
Friday February 22nd, 2019 11:06:18 PM
The four minotaur talk and shove each other till they do seems a bit hostile as they loudly wonder what the group is hiding. “Have we know your hiding something,” says a minotaur with a small comb in a tuft of hair on his head. “You don’t want to hide stuff from us. “We are good detectives,” said another minotaur prompting the group to laugh. “Watch out…”
Under closer inspection you notice that the four are actually soldiers stationed in Imod City.
Minotaur warrior 1 and 3: seem the least drunk of the four. They are jovial and shove the other two. “I’m sorry for our friends,” warrior 1 says. “Yeah, they got a little drunk in the city, now we are heading the the castle. If we can…”
Minotaur warrior 2: Laughs and trips over his own feet and falls into warrior 4 causing him to tumble into the river. Both minotaur take on some damage and both are swept up in the torrent of water below. Minotaur 4 goes under first and reappears coughing.
(Acrobatics vs DC 15 - to dive into the water to attempt a rescue plus a swim check vs DC 15)
(Acrobatics vs DC 18 - to attempt to rescue without a tool.)
(Hero point for best idea - above is only an option. Let’s see what you come up with.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Saturday February 23rd, 2019 7:16:10 AM
Rolth will cast expeditious retreat on himself and then move quickly downstream to get ahead of the sodden minotaurs, drawing out his rope as he moves. (Move 80' first round, then move or run up to 320' the second if necessary.) He will then cast summon instrument to bring into being a djun drum, which he will tie off to his rope as a float, and then toss it to the minotaurs as a rescue float. If he has time to tie off the rope to a tree or other solid object, he will. Otherwise brute strength will work fine, and he can rage if necessary to add strength as he drags in the stricken minotaurs.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Saturday February 23rd, 2019 6:05:19 PM
Elyas watches as the minotaurs fall in the water, but is not quick to the rescue. he is not the fastest or strongest member of the party, and has no spells that would help to pull a wet minotaur to shore. instead he stays witht he goblin and tries hard not to laugh at the misfortune of the minotaurs. He knows his group will be able to save them, and the situation is a little funny.

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=20 ;
Sunday February 24th, 2019 4:24:46 PM
Kiwina looks at the river, trying to assess how fast the minotaurs are being carried and what lies downstream that they might be carried towards. (Perception = 20) Mostly he is looking for a place he could reach ahead of the minotaurs (moving up to 250'/round at a run) from which he would more safely be able to attempt a rescue. Also, what are the plants like along the banks?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Monday February 25th, 2019 7:05:27 AM
Falco is again impressed by Rolths quick thinking. He moves as quickly as he can to assist either pulling them out or providing healing if needed. Thanks to his armor and equipment he knows he would sink, most likely, in the water.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday February 25th, 2019 3:33:45 PM
Tsak dashes after Rolth. He ties a rope around the liontaur and then hangs onto the other end of it so Rolth isnt pulled in by the drunk guard.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Monday February 25th, 2019 6:26:57 PM
Finnian begins casting summon nature's ally and after 1 round a dolphin appears and attempts to push the minotaur towards the rope.

Oops - A minotaur tipsy - DM Matt
Monday February 25th, 2019 9:39:19 PM
Rolth summons a drum, ties it to a rope and tosses it into the river. The first lost minotaur attempts to grab the drum. The minotaur barely holds on but he takes the opportunity to swim forward with the help.
With Falco and Task’s help the first minotaur makes it to shore. He coughs and sits on the shore.
Finnian’s dolphin appears but the second minotaur struggles to stay above the water. The dolphin tries it’s best to keep the minotaur above water, giving the poor guy a few more seconds of air. He sinks and reappears seconds later. Kiwina scans the river to find a good sized tree and a shallow entrance just up the river. The minotaur sinks again and he may only have seconds before he drowns.
The other minotaur begin to stir. They grab the rescued minotaur and attempt to help, being drunk. It is less than helpful.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=25 ;
Monday February 25th, 2019 11:00:27 PM
(Fire bolt with rope=25)

Tsak is out of ideas and hopes that none of the friends are foolish enough to jump in. He's very wary of anyone jumping into the river to try to rescue the remaining minotaur. The guy is way too big to try helping him in the water, and in a panicked state could do just about anything.
He wanders how far a bolt from his crossbow would go with a rope attached? And at this point figures it may be worth a try.
Taking the rope from Rolth he ties it around a bolt and, aiming high and in front of the minotaur, fires it off.
He then grabs the other end of the rope (secured under his foot) and prepares to hang on...

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday February 26th, 2019 12:26:55 AM
Kiwina rushes downstream to the area of the shallow entrance he spotted, yelling, "Rolth, there!" and pointing in case the wemic could get there first.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=19 ;
Tuesday February 26th, 2019 6:57:28 AM
With the first minotaur safely on shore, Rolth hastens to the shallow spot by the tree and attempts to snag the second minotaur as the current moves him past, holding on to the tree with all four paws for safety and reaching with his hands. (Acrobatics if needed = 19)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Tuesday February 26th, 2019 7:06:26 AM
Being small and not buoyant Falco really can think of little he can do to help. He make a mental note to buy a silk rope and a grapple arrow, both of which can stay in his magic quiver, and waits to assist as best he can.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Tuesday February 26th, 2019 5:52:47 PM
Elyas stays back, knowing that having another person jumping in at this point will only put more people in danger. He watches nervously as his companions jump in to help the second taur

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday February 26th, 2019 6:27:44 PM
Finnian summons another dolphin, so for 1 round 2 dolphins attempt to get under the minotaur and push him towards Rolth and the rope.

Oops - A minotaur saved - DM Matt d20+2=20 ;
Tuesday February 26th, 2019 7:41:37 PM
Tsak fires a bolt from his crossbow. The bolt flies easily into the ground on the other side of the river. The minotaur, half drown, catches himself on the rope. The dolphins hover under each arm and slowly bring him to shore. The other minotaur step in. Drunk no more, the taurs hurry to resuscitate the drowned taur. The ones that cannot help ask the group questions.
“How did you come to Minotaur Isle? Can we help you? Please allow us to help you with something or allow us to pay you.”
(OOC: Task, Rolth and Finnian - hero point for best role play)
Others travelling between the cities begin to appear and offer to help.

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday February 26th, 2019 11:49:22 PM
Kiwina returns to the party, making sure the prisoner is still there.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Wednesday February 27th, 2019 7:08:19 AM
Falco holds up a feathered hand.

"No need to pay us, we do what any good folks would do. The one thing that would be good is if you hear anything of Captain Cicil you get word to us. May the warper-sar keep you well.... and dry."

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Wednesday February 27th, 2019 7:21:12 AM
Rolth seconds Falco’s request and asks where they are coming from and what news they have heard. Any strange tidings? Incidents in Imod City or Fort Ixiom?

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Wednesday February 27th, 2019 9:16:40 AM
Rolth asked the questions that Elyas wants the answers to as well, so he just nods in agreement with Rolth. any information about the city the taurs are coming from could be helpful

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Wednesday February 27th, 2019 5:02:39 PM
"It was the right thing to do. No payment necessary. In addition to the questions I have one more request. The next time we meet we drink and exchange tales together, although maybe we don't drink quite as much as you did this time." Finnian feels exalted having spent the day gambling and drinking, albeit non alcoholic brew that tasted like the water from a cow, and now he's assisted in saving someone. [I]Today is going to be a good day" [/b] he thinks.

Meet Sero - DM Matt
Wednesday February 27th, 2019 10:03:24 PM
The purple guards move forward coldly with the goblin in hand. The goblin growls and swears. He seems to have gotten his attitude back.
“Are you talking the Captain Cecil? The captain of the Herald? I have heard of him. He is a frequent guest of the Duke and I have heard he is a huge gambler. He once ran up a debt so large to a demon that the demon threatened to kill him and his descendants for a 100 years. That’s just a story drummed up by sailors. You know sailors and their stories.”
“Thank you,” another minotaur says. “You are truly heroes.”
“We actually come from the city. Guards, of the gates to the city. Are you headed there? If so ask for Cornil, Sergeant of Arms.. He will let you in the gate.”
“Incidents, there was an incident a week ago. My name is Sero”, says a blue eyed minotaur. “I saw a tall octopus looking man leading a scraggly, looking ship captain around in chains. The weird octopus-human-isk creature would not let him out of his sight.”
“Sero, I tell you you didn’t see that creature,” said one of the recently saved minotaur. It was dark and you just think you saw it.”
“No, man - it was that demon you were talking about.”
“Nah..just let them move onto the city. Don’t fill their heads with stories that are not true. They have important things to do”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday February 28th, 2019 12:00:17 AM
Tsak nods to the guards, thanking them for their information. He's glad all has turned out well.
He takws the opportunity to grab a drink of water and eat some salted meat before continuing their journey.

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday February 28th, 2019 12:43:54 AM
Kiwina looks at Sero carefully. "Where did you see this he'e, this octopus man? Which city, what neighborhood, near the water?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Thursday February 28th, 2019 9:26:46 AM
"This may be what we are looking for my fine men. You say human-octopus creature, the idea of this sort of pairing is not unusual to one such as me, was it the size of a man? Larger? Smaller? It might be the best lead we have."

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+1=3 ;
Thursday February 28th, 2019 11:28:41 AM
Sir, an octopus-man is not the weirdest things we've ever seen, or even the weirdest thing we have seen this week! don't dismiss it too quickly. demons like this are able to move among good folk much more easily because people are quick to dismiss the weirdness of a demon. please, tell us anything more you can remember about the creature and where you saw it. it could be very important!

Elyas tries to say all of that but he is uncomfortable having attention placed on him and kind of mumbles the whole thing. I really wish I could be more eloquent like Rolth... why do i have to be so awkward all the time?
(diplomacy roll = 3...)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+9=25 ;
Thursday February 28th, 2019 5:49:05 PM
Gesturing to Elyas, Rolth says, "What my dear friend means is that this news of the octopus-man is quite important to us, and entirely compensates for our efforts early this day on your behalf. Thank you. good Sero, and to you others, rest assured that we also would have had trouble crediting it if we had not already learned something of this creature in our quest. We would appreciate any further details that you could recall re the time and place of this incident. I must ask, did the captain-prisoner look to be resisting his captor, or willing to be bound? In any event, safe travels to you, and thank you for the introduction to the Sergeant."

(Diplomacy =25)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Thursday February 28th, 2019 7:29:04 PM
"Where is the best place to gamble in the city? Possibly a tavern owned by the duke? Finnian asks and then thanks them for their help

Sero says goodbye - DM Matt
Thursday February 28th, 2019 7:31:35 PM
Kiwina looks at Sero carefully. "Where did you see this he'e, this octopus man? Which city, what neighborhood, near the water?"
“I saw him in the city, Imod City, but he left and he headed North.” Sero said.

Falco
"This may be what we are looking for my fine men. You say human-octopus creature, the idea of this sort of pairing is not unusual to one such as me, was it the size of a man? Larger? Smaller? It might be the best lead we have."
“I would think not,” said one of the other minotaur. “You are a talking, walking bird… no offense of course. Just an observation.”
Sero glared at the taur. “The octopus man was over six foot tall, not including the tentacles. He was not hard to find walking through the city with a pirate looking man chained to him. I initially thought that the creature was a bounty hunter with a pirate for a prize but I may have been wrong. The prisoner was not fit to fight or resist from what I saw. An octopus belongs in the water not on land. It’s just a bit unsettling to think it may have been a demon.”
“I still don’t believe you man.”
Sero waved the comment off. “Gentlemen, we will let you head out. Sounds like you have more important things to do then talk to a bunch of drunks. Thank you so much for the rescue.”

(600 XP a piece for the last scene and part of this one)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday February 28th, 2019 9:56:31 PM
"Well, fellows, let's get this goblin miscreant to justice in Imod City, what say you? Once we have taken care of our various items of business there, we can pursue the demon and Captain Cecil northwards, perhaps toward Fort Ixion, where there was some sort of incident recently. How does that sound?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday March 1st, 2019 12:51:43 AM
Tsak finishes his jerky and swig of water.
[b]sounds like a plan[b] he grunts to Rolth.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Friday March 1st, 2019 7:08:28 AM
Falco chuckles when called a walking talking bird. He spins his head to the back and then front to emphasis his owl-ness.

"You plan is good Rolth, lead on."

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Friday March 1st, 2019 9:47:43 AM
Elyas blushes slightly at Rolth having to step in and recover the situation for him.

"Yes, let's not get too distracted on the way, there are many important things we need to get done, and no telling what this demon might be doing to Cecil right now. hopefully more people noticed the octopus creature walking through town with a prisoner. odd to me that he would be so blatant about what he is.

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Friday March 1st, 2019 10:15:56 AM
"No doubt he tells folks he's some sort of non-demonic octopus man." Kiwina does not find the description of an octopus-man odd, but recalls that the humans where he grew up thought of his clan that way.

He thanks Sero for the information and follows the others towards Imod City.

At the Gates - DM Matt
Saturday March 2nd, 2019 12:35:12 AM
The minotaur move past, talking up a storm. Likely, to spread the good news about the adventurers.
The trip to Imod City is uneventful, except for an odd creature every now and then. The gate, as expected, towers over the tallest taur. A large green wall shimmers in the early evening sun. Three guards, one in a purple sash and others in a deep red stand facing toward.
There are several 2-foot diameter holes mid height. The Purple guards approach first and hand over the goblin to the Purple gate guard. The goblin bolts but gets no more then a chain length away before hitting the ground.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+9=10 ;
Sunday March 3rd, 2019 1:45:24 AM
"Good job keeping him from escaping! He’s a slippery one for sure. Crafty too, even picking up a little of our language during the trip. I know it goes without saying, what with him being a pirate and a goblin, but don’t trust him for a moment, is my advice. Speaking of which, Rolth Niheow, at your service, along with the Rest of the Eight Petaled Rose. Sero, who we met along the road with some of his fellows, told us to report here and introduce ourselves to Sergeant of Arms Cornil. Could you direct us to this worthy?"

(Diplomacy = 10, hopefully this one is a no brainer)

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+1=2 ;
Sunday March 3rd, 2019 4:48:54 PM
(diplomacy = 2 to aid Rolth)

"Wow, your gate's tall."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+6=17 ;
Monday March 4th, 2019 7:42:18 AM
Falco likes the spirit of what Rolth has said but worries that the words did not flow as would be expected.

"Yes my friends. We caught this pirate, as you can see, and are worried of further problems around the islands. Some aid as to where to go would be most appreciated."

{Diplomacy: 17}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=17 ;
Monday March 4th, 2019 11:03:37 AM
Elyas decides not to get involved in the discussion this time after doing very poorly (once again) at speaking up for the group with the last encounter.

he observes the guards and the checkpoint, keeping an eye out but not really expecting trouble right in front of a guardpost.

perception = 17

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday March 4th, 2019 1:44:46 PM
Tsak reckons that even mediocre Rolth diplomacy will be better than Tsak diplomacy, so he keeps his trap shut and watches proceedings as they unfold.

At The Gates, Part II
Monday March 4th, 2019 6:48:37 PM
Tsak Rezar believes his abilities lie elsewhere and so tries to avoid getting involved.
Finnian
Elyas looks around trying to ensure nothing untoward is happening
Rolth Niheow tries to be polite and encouraging, seeking out the Sergeant at Arms
Kiwina attempts to aid Rolth, but just earns a raised eyebrow in response.
Gothruk
Falco Ambersier attempts his own charm to the proceedings.

The Petals are all looked over by the guards, one of them cocks an eye at Kiwina and his attempt at charming them. The guards look at one another, when one sighs, who you assume is the junior of the two people on duty.

“He is going to find the Sergeant. Wait here.”

The guard in the purple sash guides you to one side, and indicates a couple of seats for you to sit on.

After a few minutes of waiting a Minotaur in similar unifor to the other guards shows up, except he has a red sash with gold filigree on the edges, clearly marking him as some sort of officer. His eyes dart across each one of you, apparently taking a measure of you as a group.

“I hear you are asking after me. What do you want?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+9=27 ;
Monday March 4th, 2019 9:38:23 PM
Rolth, having rested a bit, attempts to make a grander impression on the Sergeant. "Most Excellent Sergeant, we are the Eight Petaled Rose, having traveled here to assist the Duke's taurs with the guarding and bringing to justice of yon goblin-pirate miscreant. During our foray, we came upon and rendered assistance to Guard Sero and his fellows, who were having some difficulties. Whereupon Good Sero did suggest that we introduce ourselves to you upon our arrival, and thereby gain your guidance and assistance in properly entering the city and fulfilling our duty. Would you be so kind as to do so?"

Diplomacy =27

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday March 4th, 2019 11:01:21 PM
"At Castle Violet they suggested we might be able to be present at this goblin's interrogation," Kiwina adds, "although it's a long shot he will be know anything of use."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Tuesday March 5th, 2019 6:44:49 AM
If he still had lips Falco may have smiled at the term 'Most Excellent Sergeant', still Rolth's approach seems to be working so he keeps silent.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+7=16 ;
Tuesday March 5th, 2019 10:31:57 AM
Elyas examines the sergeant's sash, to see if he knows anything about what it represents
(knowledge local 16)

Rolth seems to have things in hand, so Elyas tries to not bring much attention to himself and just observes for now

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday March 5th, 2019 4:03:21 PM
Finnian nods, content to let the others handle the talking.

At The Gates, Part III
Tuesday March 5th, 2019 6:20:36 PM
Tsak Rezar
Finnian remains silent.
Elyas realises that the sash marks this man as a sergeant, and that the next sash up would be purple with gold fringe for the captain of the guard.
Rolth Niheow attempts to charm the sergeant, and does a better job than he did on the guard.
Kiwina asks about being present for his interrogation.
Gothruk
Falco Ambersier remains silent despite his sarcastic thoughts.

The Sergeant nods, and gestures for you to follow him in, and he guides you into the city proper.

“Well I don’t know about you being able to watch the interrogation. I’ll have to check with Lord Marcus, see what he says.”

He begins guiding you through Imod City, which is a large city on the Isle, with winding streets and back alleys and large market streets with spaces for stalls and a bustle of people. It’s fairly clean, and you can smell the pleasant aroma of fresh baked bread and almost taste it. Eventually the Sergeant guides you to a tavern.

“These guys’ll put you up for the night, and in the morning we’ll send a runner to get ya if you’re allowed to watch the interrogation.”

You have about 9 hours before you would need to rest, what would you like to do?

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday March 5th, 2019 8:06:58 PM
"Did you say Marcus? His Grace wanted us to speak to a Marcus about a possible alliance between the pirates and a demon. This goblin is one of the pirates. For some reason I thought we were told Marcus was at Fort Ixiom. I must have misunderstood. Perhaps that was the demon."

Kiwina looks at the tavern to see if it is the Plum Inn, which his Grace recommended to the party. If it is, he will thank the sargeant as they have heard good things about the place.

(Ooc: How many rests have the party had since the pirate battle? If there are 9 hours left in the day, I would think it was a day or two before this.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday March 5th, 2019 8:53:10 PM
Tsak intends to have a decent meal, a few ales and a comfy sleep in a soft bed. Chasing the demon wont be easy and it may be a while until these luxuries present themselves again.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Tuesday March 5th, 2019 9:44:51 PM
Rolth is content to take a room, get some food, and then go out exploring the town, perhaps finding the place recommended for playing cards. Who knows, maybe we can find some clues if our quarry has been gambling? He also reminds Tsak that this is where the famous smith Zancrun Jarl is located, if Tsak is still looking for said worthy. And he thinks Falco might have been looking for the Star Mages, who can also be found here, if memory serves.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Wednesday March 6th, 2019 7:06:06 AM
With some time to kill and the recent almost drowning Faloc wants to do some very minor shopping. A grappling arrow and silk rope seem they could be handy in many scenarios.

Beyond that bit of shopping he will simply take a nice long walk, soaking in what he can of Imod City.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=12 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=12 ;
Wednesday March 6th, 2019 10:31:47 AM
Elyas will stay at the inn, keeping an ear out for rumors of odd occurrences or possible demon sightings. he keeps to himself though, and doesn't go poking into conversations as this time he is by himself without the backup of one of the big fighters.
perception 12 to catch any snippets of interesting conversation.

in the meantime, Elyas pulls out three scrolls he picked up during his last shopping trip and tries to learn them enough to write them in his spell book.
spellcraft for Darkvision: 12 (fail)
spellcraft for Glitterdust: 28 (pass)
spellcraft for See Invisibility: 12 (fail)

[ooc: eesh, two natural 2s on my checks. I haven't played a wizard much in the past, is this something I could have just taken 10 on for an automatic pass?]

The Interrogation Part I (DM Dan) d20+8=28 (Rolled in Sargrass in error!) d20+1=12 ;
Wednesday March 6th, 2019 6:45:52 PM
Tsak Rezar takes some extra time to pamper himself and relax.
Finnian
Elyas tries to listen for any rumours but fails to hear any, and tries to copy spells across into his spellbook.
Rolth Niheow takes time to relax before going out to find some possible gambling dens. ((You manage to hear that your quarry does appear to have been doing some gambling, and indeed he has been at the Purple Dukes Gambling Houses. You however only make about 2 gold pieces))
Kiwina queries Lord Marcus’ involvement in the city, and finds that it is the Plum Inn that they had heard so much about.
Gothruk receives an odd letter that he quickly reads.
Falco Ambersier takes the time to walk the city, absorbing the details he can.

((OoC: There has been 2 rests since the Pirate Battle. And yes Elyas you could have taken ten, if you would like to retcon in that you did, I’m happy for you to do so.))

During your evening you all relax, those that take in the sites and sounds of Imod City realise it is split into different areas, each a Fort that controls part of the City, Fort Ixiom is the largest and main one, with Fort Beast another. It appears to hail from a time when they were seafront forts, that slowly amalgamated into one city. Each Fort is ruled by a separate “Lord” and the three of them tend to argue quite a bit.

The next morning you are all awoken for breakfast in the tavern, when a small runner comes up to you.

“Good morning sirs! I have a message from Lord Marcus. His Grace requests that you come to Fort Ixiom for the interrogation of the Prisoner! I also have a letter for a mister Gore?”

Gothruk takes the letter and quickly scans through it before crumpling it up and throwing it in the fire, a pained look coming over his face. He takes a deep breath before speaking, his voice weaker than you are used to.

“I must return home… it would seem my master has taken ill and is dying. He has requested I return to him before he dies. I am sorry friends, I will try to return if I can.”

He then quickly says his goodbyes and grabs his pack before heading out the door to barter passage home.

The rest of you continue to Fort Ixiom, where you are met by a guard in a Purple sash, who guides you through the fort to a relatively small room which you mostly have to squash into to fit, the smell of sweat and fear hits you like a wall as you enter, and their is a plain wooden table with a chair either side.

In one of the chairs you see the goblin is restrained to it, looking somewhat afraid. Across from him sits a minotaur in purple robes staring evenly at the Goblin, after a few moments he turns to the Petals.

“I understand you wished to be present. I am going to do you one better. I want you to interrogate this reprobate while I am here so I can see what you’re capable of.”

How do you react?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=20 ;
Wednesday March 6th, 2019 7:42:54 PM
(Intimidate=20)
Tsak spends his first hour of the day in meditation.
He is shocked by the departure of Gothruk and looks around at the dwindling party of Petals with some dismay. The task of defeating the demon will be that much harder now. But that is the duty of the heroes.
At the Fort he is a bit taken aback by the Mintaur's request, and his first thought is that none of the party speaks goblin.
Sir, is there anyone on your staff that may act as an interpreter? I fear none of us is able to speak the native tongue of this creature.
That done he tries to think of suitable questions.
Well aware of the perception many have of his race, Tsak is prepared to play the 'bad man' in the hope that one of the others may 'befriend' the goblin and get more out of it (Intimidate=20).
He will not, however, torture a bound and defenceless creature, even a foul, evil little beast such as this.

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0th: Entangle.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=22 ;
Wednesday March 6th, 2019 9:33:42 PM
Rolth will gladly take the roll of "good cop"! He steps up after Tsak's intimidating show, and speaks to the goblin in slow, clear common, since the fellow has obviously been picking up on our language during the trip. A court interpreting can always help out, if available. Rolth will speak comfortingly and beguilingly, using his power to fascinate the goblin, which ought to drop his ability to see through our act. (DC13 WILL save) Rolth will then start trying to gain his trust, offering him protection from the big, mean half orc. Keeping up a fascinating patter, Rolth will eventually work his way around to some questions, answers to which would be so easy and might better the poor little goblins situation. Things like:

How did he come to be a pirate?
Who was the bold pirate Captain that he worked for?
That ship was nice, what was it named? Where is it home ported?
Who did the Captain work for and with?
What mention did he make of Aaroth or Captain Cecil?
Why did they attack the Rose? What were they supposed to do with ship and its crew if they took it?
Where are they planning to strike next?
Do you repent of your wicked ways?

That'll do to start! Diplomacy = 22

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+9=12 ;
Wednesday March 6th, 2019 11:03:39 PM
Kiwina is willing to let the others do the talking If the entire party is present for the interrogation, he looms large in the background while Tsak talks, hoping to leave the goblin shaken or more susceptible to Tsak's efforts (intimidate = 12).

(Fortunately, he is large, or the goblin might be laughing right now.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Thursday March 7th, 2019 7:32:43 AM
Falco extends a feathered hand to Gothruk. "Go as you must and may the warper-sar protect you and guide your growth. Be well." A small sigh escapes he beak as his companion walks away. Change is the nature of the Wold but it is hard to lose a stalwart companion.

When they start on the goblin he stands in the back fixing his unblinking raptor gaze on the goblin. The gaze of a predatory bird is generally unnerving so he sticks with that most basic thing for the moment.
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Thursday March 7th, 2019 2:10:38 PM
Elyas is distracted by the departure of one of their companions. The mission was looking less hopeful with the loss, and Elyas was really enjoying being with these people. He had a brief thought of what he would do if the group ever disbanded, but had trouble coming up with anything that sounded appealing, so he let the thought drop.

After they were given the task of actually doing the interrogation, Elyas looked to Falco.
Do any of your new powers allow you to sense the truthfulness of this pirate's answers? As you know, I have given up any study in magics that influence the mind or will, so I am not able to help in pulling information from this creature. but I have seen priests who can sense a lie or convince an enemy to give up secrets

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Thursday March 7th, 2019 2:44:47 PM
Finnian rises, prepares his spells. And follows the others.

The Interrogation Part II (DM Dan)
Thursday March 7th, 2019 6:02:55 PM
Tsak Rezar asks for an interpreter while attempting to intimidate the goblin.
Finnian simple follows along with the rest of the petals.
Elyas queries whether Falco has any ability to discern lies this goblin may tell.
Rolth Niheow begins speaking in common at the goblin, and trying to befriend him.
Kiwina tries to add to Tsak’s intimidation attempts.
Falco Ambersier just watches the goblin to see how he reacts.

The man in robes nods at the question to get an interpreter, and leaves the room, summoning another Minotaur who enters and listens to Rolth’s questions before repeating them back in the rather annoying goblin language.

He listens carefully to the goblin’s responses before answering some of the questions.

“He says that he has always been a sailor, he won’t tell you who the captain is, the ships name is none of your business. The captain didn’t work for anyone. He doesn’t know who this Cecil is, but Aaroth is a name he heard the captain mention once before. They attacked the Rose because they were paid to. They weren’t supposed to take it, just deliver a message, but the captain decided to try and make a bit more profit on the trip. He says he doesn’t know where they were planning on striking next, he wasn’t privvy to that information. He also says he’s not done anything wrong.”

The translator then waits to see if you have any further questions.

At this the Minotaur in Purple speaks up.

“It would appear this goblin knows little and will tell you less. If you have any further questions, ask them swiftly. But also, tell me, why did you come to my City?”

It becomes apparent that this is Marcus, Lord of Fort Ixiom. His gruff nature and no-nonsense attitude is apparent, as is his disdain for wasting his time.

“Quick now, why are you here?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+9=28 ;
Thursday March 7th, 2019 8:28:27 PM
Rolth thinks to himself, When two taurs love each other very much, and they snuggle up...no it is too much, I'll have to sum up. He says aloud, "We are here to ask for your help. We have reason to believe that our friend, Captain Cecil of the Herald, has been taken captive by the octopus-headed demon Aaroth. We have followed them here to Minotaur Island, despite the mercenary efforts of the goblin pirates who Aaroth hired to block our way. We spoke to the Purple Duke, who said that you had reported an incident here, and sent us to to speak with you and see if the two stories are connected. On the way, we aided Sero, a guard in Imod City, who also told us of seeing an octopus headed man with a sailing captain captive, here in the city, but headed north. So it is that we, the Eight Petaled Rose, present ourselves before you, and ask for your assistance in this matter. Will you aid us in this just cause?"

Diplomacy =28

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday March 7th, 2019 9:30:27 PM
Tsak turns his demeanor down a couple of notches from outright hostility to merely moody. He is happy with Rolths summation and doesn't waste more time adding any flourishes.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday March 7th, 2019 9:56:10 PM
"Aaroth is described as a octopus-man and a demon. One report of him came from or through you. He has kidnapped the captain of the Herald, a centaur named Cecil, who has helped us in the past." Kiwina begins to explain, but finds that Rolth has already done so admirably. So he switches his train of thought. "Beyond that is the observation that piracy is increasing in the King's Channel. If the pirates are allied with the demon, there is some hope that foiling his plots may set the pirates back."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Friday March 8th, 2019 7:25:33 AM
Falco lets Elyas know that he is not a powerful enough cleric to compel the truth, being a votive cleric limits the gifts he can call on.

As the interrogation continues and morphs into a recap of what has happened Falco remains silent. There is little he can add.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+1=20 ;
Friday March 8th, 2019 10:16:49 AM
By the time Elyas is finished talking with Falco, it appears that the interrogation is already over. Elyas is not surprised that they got little from the goblin, but is a little surprised at how fast the guards gave up considering how much work went into bringing the captive here.

to Lord Marcus, Elyas says Sir, you have multiple sightings of a dangerous demon in your city. and you have a group of experienced adventurers in front of you asking your permission to help find this demon. We don't mean to inconvenience you, but any aid you can give us can help us end a threat to your city.

[diplomacy=20]

Elyas is apparently frustrated with the group's motives being questioned at every turn, and suddenly finds himself speaking to a lord of a keep, and without his normal awkwardness.

The Interrogation Part III (DM Dan)
Friday March 8th, 2019 6:14:00 PM
Tsak Rezar apparently cheers up a bit.
Finnian
Elyas almost snaps at the Lord, his temper apparently becoming frayed.
Rolth Niheow again tries to charm this Lord and doesn’t do a half bad job.
Kiwina adds some weight to Rolth’s words.
Falco Ambersier waits and watches for a time to speak up.

Marcus looks at each of you, an even look as if to size you all up. His demeanour softens, but only very slightly.

“So you are hunting the demon… this could be of service to me. Tell me, have you any clues at this stage beyond the word of the Guard Sero? Did he see him within my part of the City, Fort Ixiom, or in another part? Perhaps Fort Beast? Or one of the non fort areas?”

He pauses, waiting for your answer and once given, speaks again.

“You would perhaps do well to search some of the gambling houses in Fort Beast. It’s where I have heard the largest number of rumours about a strange man with an Octopus head.”

He gives you directions to the gambling houses, both in the Fort Ixiom district of the City and the Fort Beast district.

“I would like to know if you manage to deal with the demon, as you said, he may be the cause of the greater number of pirates.”

And with a nod, the interpreter drags the goblin out of the room to an uncertain fate.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday March 9th, 2019 12:58:39 AM
Your guard, Sero, said that he saw the demon in the city m'lord
So we are to visit all the gambling houses and partake of many ales, all in the name of chasing down this Octo-demon.
Tsak cheers up a lot!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+10=30 ;
Saturday March 9th, 2019 7:35:17 PM
"Fort Beast it is, my lord. I will report back our results, if you would be so kind as to have one of your staff let us know the proper procedures. Thank you for your time. " Rolth figures that is enough words and is ready to be off in pursuit of the demon.

Perception = 30 to note anything interesting or threatening in the gambling dens of Fort Beast or their surrounding.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Sunday March 10th, 2019 11:45:45 AM
Great, more gambling Elyas thinks to himself, hand instinctively touching his coin purse.

Well, this demon is known to involve itself in gambling, so it would make sense for it to be there. We are getting closer to our goal, it would be good for us to try to ask around quietly this time, to avoid being found and ambushed by a demon...

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Sunday March 10th, 2019 9:47:08 PM
It would be a pleasure to search for this octopus head, are there any gambling houses in the city ghat are owned by the Duke?

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Sunday March 10th, 2019 11:44:06 PM
Kiwina suggests that the party should track down locations where this Aaroth was seen, and examine those, not just randomly look for the demon in gambling houses. Of course, that doesn't mean they can't ask for news of the demon in gambling houses -- how else wiĺl they learn about where he has been seen?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+6=8 ;
Monday March 11th, 2019 7:25:01 AM
{Know History/Arcana: 8}

Falco for the first time tries to run though his brain for what this octopus headed creature might really be. He is smart enough to know he should think about it but not near smart enough to come up with an idea.

As the others talk he keeps thinking about the octopus head. He chuckles as he pictures a head that, like an octopus, could be squeezed into a small container or shoot ink.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Gambling your lives... Part I (DM Dan)
Monday March 11th, 2019 5:51:06 PM
Tsak Rezar has his spirits lift at the knowledge that gambling houses await.
Finnian queries whether the Duke is involved.
Elyas explains how discretion is the better part of valour.
Rolth Niheow inquires about the proper procedures, and thanks the Lord for his time.
Kiwina wishes to plan a slightly better plan than all of the gambling houses.
Falco Ambersier wracks his brains trying to figure out what sort of creature this Aaroth might be, but gets no thoughts.

Lord Marcus speaks.

“Once you have found more information, return here, to Fort Ixiom, tell the guards you wish to speak with me and they will fetch me. Many of the more… profitable Gambling houses are owned by the Purple Duke, and most of his gambling houses have purple paint outside. If you find one of those, that is where I would begin looking.”

With that, you are guided outside into the streets of the Fort Ixiom district. You begin to head towards the Fort Beast district where you find the streets are far more windy, and many more passages and alleys.

It is clear that Fort Beast is larger than Fort Ixiom, but is less affluent. There are more entertainment areas, such as taverns and gambling houses, and less wealthy homes.

The first gambling house you come upon is not one with purple walls, however they direct you to one of the Purple Duke’s Gambling houses, The Grape Gambler. Upon entering, everyone stops for a moment to look at the adventurers who have just entered their midst, you could all hear a pin drop in the silence, as the smell of sweat and stale ale invades your nostrils, the tang of an unwelcome air on your tongue.

What do you do?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+9=12 ;
Monday March 11th, 2019 8:24:00 PM
"Hey fellas, what's the matter, never seen a proper taur before? Ha, we'll ya still haven't because I'm a mighty improper taur! Now, who wants to win my money?" Rolth breezes up to a table that looks inviting after the speechifying.

(Diplomacy = 12)

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=21 ;
Tuesday March 12th, 2019 12:16:12 AM
Kind of hard to take the game seriously if they're so easily distracted, Kiwina thinks. Not much of a gambler, he looks for the bar. Eyeing the minotaur-sized drinks, he asks for two. He listens to the nearer conversations while enjoying the ales. (Perception = 21)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+6=22 ;
Tuesday March 12th, 2019 7:03:06 AM
Falco slips in right behind Rolth and does his best to show a jovial attitude, something that was much easier when he was a halfling. With a twinkle in his eye, and unable to smile thanks to the lack of lips, he shouts.

"Please, someone help the big lug. He has been trying to lose his money all day. Me, I just want a beer and conversation."

{Diplomacy: 22}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=8 ; d20+3=23 ;
Tuesday March 12th, 2019 10:32:36 AM
Elyas is immediately suspicious when everyone pays them so much attention on entering the establishment. If they are here gambling and drinking why would it be a surprise that someone new walked in o do ore gambling and drinking? something else is going on here...

Elyas tries to look around at the people in the room, trying to mark anyone who looks out of place or who is abstaining from the entertainment in the room.
perception = 8

He also tries to guage the reaction people had to their entry, to see if people were looking at them with hostility, or just surprised that someone had come in for some reason.

Sense Motive = 23

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=19 ; d20+11=25 ;
Tuesday March 12th, 2019 5:53:19 PM
Finnian attempts to slip in unnoticed behind the larger taurs in his group and search out a gambling table that may have a game that relies on something more to his skill level than the last game [stealth=19].

Any games that wouldn't use a straight charisma check and how big are the bets on the tables [perception =25]

Gambling your lives... Part II (DM Dan)
Tuesday March 12th, 2019 7:01:20 PM
Tsak Rezar
Finnian manages to find a game to play in, and doesn’t do too badly at it, not losing, but not really gaining any realistic amounts either.
Elyas looks around the room but spots nothing, however he realises none of the gamblers are looking at the back room.
Rolth Niheow attempts to charm the other gamblers and sits down at a table.
Kiwina listens in closely to the conversations, overhearing that the gamblers aren’t sure what to expect, it’s unusual for so many people to arrive at once.
Falco Ambersier attempts to help Rolth’s settle in.

After you all sit down and begin to relax, and play the games, some of the gamblers seem more at ease around you, and begin to open up, allowing you to discuss what is going on.

At the tables they discuss how you are the second set of newcomers to this house, as it is mostly filled with regulars, and they have found that very strange, and are not entirely happy about it either.

What do you do to investigate?

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=21 ;
Wednesday March 13th, 2019 1:27:20 AM
For the moment, Kiwina continues to listen to the chatter, as he looks around to see if he can spot the other non-regulars or anyone who doesn't seem to fit in. (Sense motive = 21)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+8=10 ;
Wednesday March 13th, 2019 6:45:57 AM
Falco nods at the mention of a second set of newcomers not wanting to seem too intrested.

"Second set you say? I hope they at least lost some money to you fine folks. It's only polite I would say."

After a pause or an comment on that Falco continues.

"So this other group, where they like us, armed for adventure? It sounds they were here recently, maybe they also competed in the Taurnament and we know them, anything unusual about them."

Of course they were not in the Taurnament but maybe that will make my comment less strange.

{ooc: Hoping my 22 Diplomacy is still in effect.}

{Sense Motive: 10 - Trying to see if the questions upset them.}
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=14 ; d20=16 ;
Wednesday March 13th, 2019 10:53:54 AM
Elyas leans over to Kiwina who he sees is also casing the room. Watch my back, captain. I have a hunch and am thinking of doing something dumb

Elyas then pays for a pint of beer and sloshes a bit of it on himself. he then stumbles his way towards the back room that he noticed people were pointedly avoiding. He wanders around the main room for a bit weaving his way towards the back, looking like he has had at least 3 or 4 beers today.

if the door is open or unlocked he will stick his head in and have a quick peek (perception 14)

if there is a locked door, he will lean up against it with a drunken grin on his face, but then presses an ear to the door to see if he can hear anything inside.

If anyone tries to stop him he will try his best to continue to act drunk and confused (bluff = 16)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Wednesday March 13th, 2019 2:28:25 PM
Finnian wins and looses as he gambles with the locals. He drinks water that he creates into a mug and jokes about how his luck was better yesterday. His questions are similar to Falco's mostly concerned about the other group. He adds "there wouldn't happen to be a high stakes game back there?" he indicates the back room with a nod. "not that it would be wise for me to bet large sums with my luck today, but I do enjoy the fear of having my purse on the line"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+10=19 ; d20+2=8 ;
Wednesday March 13th, 2019 6:59:31 PM
Rolth listens to the answers to his comrades’ questions regarding the other party, and watches for signs that anyone is going to try some funny business or seems to be thinking ill of us. He too suspects there is something interesting going on in the back room.

Perception = 19
sense a motive = 8

Gambling your lives... Part III (DM Dan)
Wednesday March 13th, 2019 7:57:49 PM
Tsak Rezar
Finnian also attempts to elicit information from the gamblers.
Elyas attempts to get a look inside the back room.
Rolth Niheow listens carefully and looks out for any issues
Kiwina continues to listen in to see if he can hear anything of import.
Falco Ambersier tries to carefully pry information out of the gamblers.

Kiwina please read -

Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice nobody else other than yourselves that strikes you as an outsider.}

The gamblers shake their heads at Falco’s request.

“Nay, there were only two of them, one o’ them had an odd head… like a sea creature, all slick and wet. With lots o’ arms.”

Falco please read -

Highlight to display spoiler: {The question doesn’t upset them, however they seem unsure about telling you this, though you seem to have them on side as it stands}

Elyas manages to fake acting drunk and open the door to the back room, getting a peek. As he does so, the barkeep yells at him to get out of there, no more angrily than you would expect.

Elyas please read -

Highlight to display spoiler: {Inside the back room there is a table with several chairs. In front of one of the chairs, under the table is a pair of shackles.}

“Nah, not a high stakes game at the moment. Though sometimes some odd sea creature man comes in and uses it for a game with some people he brought wit’ him.”

Rolth please read -
Highlight to display spoiler: {The room is not locked, nor is there anything stopping anyone going in there other than the barkeep, the room doesn’t seem especially angry, just perhaps distrustful}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday March 13th, 2019 8:34:01 PM
Tsak cant believe he took a wrong turn and turned up late!
He slinks in, sidles up to the bar and orders an ale, then tries to catch himself up on whats going on.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday March 14th, 2019 12:24:23 AM
Seeing no other outsiders here at the moment, and hearing that the other outsiders include a "sea creature man," it seems that the party was lucky enough to stumble into the right place. Kiwina looks at the crowd, expecting to find mostly minotaurs. If he sees no centaurs, he asks if one has been coming here lately, maybe with this odd-headed man.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Thursday March 14th, 2019 7:31:26 AM
Falco pulls up his best former halfling whimisical voice as the conversation touches on the odd heads.

"Odd heads! Well I never.... actually I guess I do every day since I have kind of an odd head too. Maybe I should find em, we can talk about our odd heads and how we got them." he pauses as if thinking "Probably no point I was changed by one of the new powers. Don't think that happened to many. So did they say where they were heading?"

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Thursday March 14th, 2019 9:53:07 AM
When the barkeep yells at him, Elyas waves a hand over his head

Shorry, so shorry, say good sir, where be your toilet?

Elyas stumbles his way back to a table with any other petals who are sitting down, and tries to wave other Petals over to himself. he lays his head in his hands, but when his friends are close enough to hear says in a very sober voice:
There is a table set up in the back room with a few chairs and a set of manacles. looks like someone was being held there, maybe for an interrogation or something
[ooc: did Elyas spot any other doors leading out of the back room when he got his peek?]

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Thursday March 14th, 2019 3:58:00 PM
"Sea creature man!? I've been spending an awful lot of time at sea recently and have heard of a. Great many creatures. What's this one like?" if it's what Finnian expects and the description fits that of the one they were looking for he will continue. " A private room for a sea creature to gamble, that sounds like it could be a high stakes game, and this creature my have a deep coin purse. Any idea where he holds up? I'd like to see if I could get in on one of his games, or you think he'll be back soon" Finnian tosses in another coin and leans back in his chair

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday March 14th, 2019 6:36:19 PM
Rolth will quietly confide in his fellows that the door leading to the back is unlocked. He too is interested in the answers to Finnian's questions to the locals.

Gambling your lives... Part IV (DM Dan)
Thursday March 14th, 2019 6:56:28 PM
Tsak Rezar hurries in after having been distracted on the way over.
Finnian tries to find out more about the sea-man’s reasons for being at the gambling house.
Elyas stumbles back to a table to share what he has learned.
Rolth Niheow confirms the door Elyas went through is unlocked, and probably always unlocked.
Kiwina begins digging in, for any evidence Cecil was here.
Falco Ambersier tries to find out where the odd headed man may have gone.

“Well, the man with the odd fishy head did have a centaur with him… now that you mention it… they friends of yours?”

The gamblers now seem more interested in how you relate to Cecil and Aaroth, assuming that’s who you’re on the trail of.

“He just uses the back room for, ‘special games’ as he calls them. Invite only. They said they may look at some of the other Gambling houses… oi! Where was it they said they were going?”

“To the Lavender House of Luck I think… but don’t hold me to it…”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday March 15th, 2019 12:08:22 AM
Tsak considers grabbing a rope and tying himself to Rolth so he doesn't get lost, assuming they will be heading for the Lavender House of Luck.
Then again, considering how excitable the liontaur can get, maybe just concentrate and stay with his friends.
He gets to work on his ale, and has a quick look to see if any bowls of nuts are available...

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Friday March 15th, 2019 12:27:43 AM
"Friends? Never met the fishy dude. But the centaur, if he's the right centaur, yeah I owe him a favor or two. So where is the Lavender House of Luck?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Friday March 15th, 2019 7:00:50 AM
"A friend, no no. Not a friend, have not even met. I am a naturally curious fellow is all. Plus we are keeping our eyes out for a missing friend so looking for people out of place." He pauses to change the subject, looking around "Any idea what the special games are? Not much of a gambler but I do enjoy special things and hate feeling left out."

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Friday March 15th, 2019 7:12:17 AM
Assuming we can get directions, Rolth will follow his friends to the Lavender House of Luck. He'll be wary on the way.

Perception =

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+10=13 ;
Friday March 15th, 2019 7:12:41 AM
Perception = 13

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=25 ;
Friday March 15th, 2019 10:06:16 AM
Elyas follows Rolth, feeling that they have already asked plenty of questions here and shouldn't draw any more attention to themselves. as the Petals head out, Elyas waits for them all to pass him, taking up the rear and watchign the door of the bar to see if anyone follows them out.

perception = 25

Gambling your lives... Part V (DM Dan)
Friday March 15th, 2019 8:46:37 PM
Tsak Rezar finds some nibbles as he drinks his beer, wondering about trying to ensure he doesn’t lose the party again.
Finnian
Elyas tries to ensure they are not followed.
Rolth Niheow leads the way onto the next gambling house.
Kiwina tries to put the gambler’s minds at ease.
Falco Ambersier attempts to find out where to go next.

You are given fairly simple directions to the next gambling house, and you head there immediately. It doesn’t appear like anyone is following you, or indeed showing you any mind at all.

Once you arrive at the Lavender House of Luck, you are met by a friendly barkeep who invites you all over to the bar for a drink, the atmosphere in here is much more friendly than at the previous establishment.

“What can I get ya?” Asks the barkeep.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday March 16th, 2019 3:28:00 AM
A pint of ale, whatevers cold and on tap
Tsak grabs a stool at the bar, turns and surveys the establishment so that he can come up with a cunning plan...

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=13 ; d20+6=7 ;
Sunday March 17th, 2019 10:40:21 AM
Kiwina quickly scans the room looking for anyone familiar or who stands out (perception =13) before ordering a drink.

Once he has the drink, he returns to checking out the crowd while drinking. He alsso looks for people who appear out of place (sense motive = 7) and other rooms in the place.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+9=29 ;
Sunday March 17th, 2019 8:55:40 PM
"I'll have whatever is your favorite one to make, thanks!" Whatever he is served, he'll declare it good but unusual. "That's what drew us here, it seemed like the kind of place that our friend Captain Cecil and some of his more unusual acquaintances might frequent. Have you seen him by any chance, maybe in the company of an octopus-headed man? We really need to talk to them."

Diplomacy = 29

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+9=12 ; d20+8=26 ;
Monday March 18th, 2019 7:20:59 AM
As they enter Falco looks for anyone who looks like they may be out of place. {Perception: 12} Since Rolth went with a very direct approach Falco waits and watches to gauge the honest of any answers they get. {Sense Motive: 26}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+5=16 ;
Monday March 18th, 2019 9:48:00 AM
Elyas is happy to once again let Rolth do the talking. he orders a drink and sits at a table with good line of sight to most of the establishment.

perception = 16

Gambling your lives... Part V (DM Dan)
Monday March 18th, 2019 6:30:23 PM
Tsak Rezar orders a drink and surveys this gambling house
Finnian
Elyas watches everyone.
Rolth Niheow pumps the barkeep for information.
Kiwina looks around the room, looking for anyone who particularly seems out of place.
Falco Ambersier listens in to Rolth’s attempts at conversation, to try and see how trustworthy the barkeep is.

This gambling house has several different sort of games, some where it’s all against all, (a la poker) and some against The House (such as blackjack). The drinks you order all smell strongly of alcohol, and are apparently quite strong. Particularly Rolth’s though the house itself smells quite clean, and looks clean, there is a freshness here there wasn’t at the previous gambling house, the wooden floor and bar are all clean and the tables have felt cloths on them to help with the gaming going on.

As you survey the room, you see most people are just continuing with their games, no one seems to stand out, but those of you paying attention to the crowd see people’s ears prick up and they seem to pay a bit more attention to the newcomers who are watching the whole room when the name “Cecil” is mentioned.

“Well, he was in here. That Octopus headed chap used the back room for some special game. I gather he does it at a few places, much higher stakes that what most of my customers are expecting.”

Falco please read -

Highlight to display spoiler: {It would appear the barkeep is not hiding anything, he is telling the truth as far as you can tell }

“You can perhaps go back there in a bit, there’s just the bookmaker dealing with a… problem staff member back there.”

What else do you wish to investigate?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Monday March 18th, 2019 9:13:05 PM
"Thank you, this is welcome news, that you have seen them. You he 'was' in here. Does that mean Cecil and the octopus headed chap are no longer here? If not, do you know where they have gone? Or do they plan to return here?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday March 18th, 2019 11:33:16 PM
Do you have rooms available, for sleeping? If so then how much, if not can you recommend anywhere nearby?

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday March 19th, 2019 12:43:08 AM
"Can you remember how long ago he was here, or which other places the octopus-man is rumored to use? Are they all the Duke's establishments?" Kiwina would rather get ahead of Aaroth than chase him around town, if the party can. Too long, and he'll get wind of the Petals.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Tuesday March 19th, 2019 6:54:52 AM
The mention of the back room causes Falco some concern. He speaks quietly to his companions.

"He is telling the truth, I am sure, I just hope we did not miss something important at the last place by not getting to the back room."
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield
Tuesday March 19th, 2019 9:09:19 AM
Elyas replies to Falco:
I got a good look in the back room of the last place, but there was no one there. maybe we can spend some time waiting here and hope he comes back? no telling how long that will take

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20=16 ;
Tuesday March 19th, 2019 2:46:18 PM
Finnian continues to purify his drinks as to not lose his wits. He takes a sip and says, "problem with staff is never good especially in a fine establishment such as this. What's he doing? Loosing count dealing. I can't stand a sloppy dealer. Say what more do you know about this highs takes game and where might I go to inquire about a place at the table?"

Diplomacy=16

Gambling your lives... Part V (DM Dan)
Tuesday March 19th, 2019 6:38:44 PM
Tsak Rezar asks about rooms, it only earns a chuckle and a head shake. Finnian keeps his drink from making him drunk, and considers what may be going on in the back room.
Elyas ruminates on waiting, wondering if it would be a viable tactic.
Rolth Niheow tries to investigate more about Cecil and the octopus headed man.
Kiwina inquires more about the octopus headed mans habits.
Falco Ambersier rues their lack of access to the previous back room, and shares his understanding with his companions.

The barkeep nods.

“I’m afraid ‘e left. Coupl’a hours ago maybe? I don’t know if he’ll return, but probably not today. He usually hangs out at the Duke’s places, as they tend to have private rooms for private games.”

The barkeep responds to Tsak, while cleaning a glass, a small smile on his face.

“We’re not really that sort of establishment. It’s drink, and game, and go home. Well there’s several taverns.” ((He then lists off a few different Inns nearby, you have see a couple of them on the way here.))

As if in response to Finnian’s request, the door to the back room opens, and out steps a half orc, who looks frustrated, and who goes and sits at the bar, ordering a strong drink. He is accompanied by a Liontaur who is wearing a purple robe, marking him out as some sort of official at this establishment.

The barkeep speaks up.

“You can go inna back room now if ya want. Nobody else is usin’ it, so if you want to have a look see if he left anything, you can.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=13 ;
Tuesday March 19th, 2019 7:31:49 PM
Rolth will let the others check out the back room if they wish, while he approaches this half-orc at the bar in hopes of learning whether he saw anything useful to us. "Say, friend, would a mug of ale help put things right? Sounds like you were getting the rough end of the stick back there." And more quietly, "Say, you didn't see anything unusual back there, did you? We're looking for our buddy Cecil and his octopus-headed companion, and heard they had been back there. I'm Rolth, by the way."

Diplomacy = 13

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=15 ;
Tuesday March 19th, 2019 7:55:33 PM
(Perception=15)
Tsak takes the opportunity to sticky beak in the back room. (Perception to spot anything unusual).
The half-orcs ears pricked up when he heard that the party are only hours behind their quarry, that's much better than he had dared hope for.

Angus MacGrump (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; Touch:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday March 19th, 2019 9:22:35 PM
"Thank you kindly, sir" the half-orc at the bar turns to Rolth and adds quietly "My name's Angus and I just might have seen and heard a bit at that" He opens his left hand and shows Rolth a tentacle from Aaroth. "Hope you weren't planning on going on a boat ride with Cecil any time soon 'cause he lost it gambling with old wigglely-face. And I don't he's gonna get it back either. You all here to help him? Turns out I got nothin' to do at the moment, or tomorrow, or whatever..."

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=19 ; d20+12=18 ;
Tuesday March 19th, 2019 11:56:15 PM
(Rolls: perception = 19, survival = 18)

Kiwina goes with Tsak and any others to the back room, looking ffor what he can note of interest, and also for any signs that he might use to track Aaroth if it ever comes to that.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+9=27 ;
Wednesday March 20th, 2019 7:15:07 AM
At first Falco thinks there is nothing to looks for but he comes around when he hears they are only a couple of hours behind. He is no detective but has sharp eyes and is pretty wise so thinks its worth a look in the back. He particularly is looking for anything that could tip off where Aaroth was heading next. {Perception: 27}

While in the back he suggests that maybe a couple of them go back to the first bar and keep an eye on who comes out of the back room.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield d20+7=12 ;
Wednesday March 20th, 2019 10:16:44 AM
Elyas sees several people head for the back room, so he stays with Rolth.

nice to meet you, Angus. can you tell us what kind of games happen in the back room with the octopus-faced man? did you end up playing in one of his games or a different one?

Elyas looks at the tentacle, trying to determine if it is off of the outsider or just a normal octopus
knowledge arcana = 12

Angus MacGrump (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; Touch:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday March 20th, 2019 6:04:38 PM
"I never played any of the games, my job is, .. ah, I mean was, to keep an eye on the players to make sure none of them were cheating." Angus looks around to see if anyone is listening in, including the bartender and whispers "I think that octopus-man-guy-thing was up to something, but I never caught him in the act. He was far too lucky, the cards always went his way when he needed them to"

Angus MacGrump (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; Touch:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday March 20th, 2019 6:08:10 PM
"Apparently, I made him nervous and he complained to my boss. Normally, my boss just ignores such stuff since I am doing my job, but all of the sudden, he fires me. Just like that., Angus shakes his head and sighs. "I have a bit of coin saved up and truth be told I have been itching to move on, but after all the things I've done, it makes no sense to get sacked like this"

Gambling your lives... Part V (DM Dan)
Wednesday March 20th, 2019 7:05:01 PM
Tsak Rezar looks in the back room and spots the telltale signs of gambling having happened in here, and it looks like things may have gotten heated.
Finnian sits, watching everyone else.
Elyas tries to find out if Angus knows more than he might be saying.
Rolth Niheow attempts to elicit more information from this odd half orc.
Kiwina looks in the back room, and finds a small scrap of cloth, and a card with writing on it, that looks very much like Cecil’s handwriting, it simply says “cheat” on it.
Falco Ambersier finds several sips and notes from various other bars and gambling houses, The Violet Coloured Bar, The Lilac Lounge, The Indigo Inn, The Regal Room to name a few.
Angus Macgrump introduces himself and inquires about possibly tagging along.

The barkeep continues to serve you guys drinks as you discuss things. The tentacle is something that appears to have come off an octopus, but almost as if it was shed, and pointedly not cut off. Elyas unfortunately cannot tell any more about it, whether it is natural or magical in nature.

The bar’s hubbub hasn’t died down, and the Liontaur in purple robes is just keeping a close eye on Angus, it’s clear he’s not happy the Half-orc is still here, but there’s little he can do about it, other than that, everyone ignores you.

((OoC: Can I please have a DC 14 Fortitude roll from everyone who has been drinking alcohol, except Angus or if you have made provision to NOT get drunk. Failure indicates the alcohol is beginning to get to you.))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+4=6 ;
Wednesday March 20th, 2019 9:06:54 PM
Rolth thinks it is time to move on. This Angus fellow sounds like he needs a change of scenery too. "Well, friend, if you are no longer tied down here, would you like to join us in our quest to help our friend. In doing so, we're likely to find and bring to justice the cheater, Aaroth." He makes sure that the Purple Pomposity hears that last. With that, he sloshily sashays out the door.

(Fort save = 6, fail)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Wednesday March 20th, 2019 9:27:58 PM
Finnian walks over to the half orc to do his sitting. "Rough day?" he says more of a statement than a question " let me buy you a drink, boss coming down hard on ya?" [/b]

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+7=24 ;
Thursday March 21st, 2019 12:17:57 AM
(Fortitude = 24)

Kiwina follows Rolth out the door, a bit bummed that he didn't find much. Nothing, at any rate, that will get them ahead of Aaroth. Perhaps Falco's finds will help, although they appear to point to establishments with "purple" names, which Kiwina thought meant the Duke's places.

So upon hearing the news about Angus helping them, Kiwina has a few questions. "How long were you working for Squidly's games? Just here, or did you travel with him? Where else has he been, either that you've seen or heard about? Any pattern to his showing up here that you saw?"

Angus MacGrump (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; Touch:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday March 21st, 2019 7:11:18 AM
Angus looks around and smiles at Finnian (actually its more like he stops scowling than a true smile) "Thanks but no more for me. And based on the looks I am getting from my former co-workers, I should be leaving... Angus lowers his voice, " and so should you " Once Angus is outside with the group he nods and glances purposefully down the street, "Let's go over to the Lilac Lounge, I am pretty sure Wiggley-face said something about going there when he left. To Kiwina, Angus replies" I don't know him other than he would show up at the game house and take other peoples gold. But I get your drift, The jerk always acts like everyone works for him. "

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Thursday March 21st, 2019 8:05:22 AM
Falco tends to not drink in these situations, being of small stature he cannot hold his alcohol like some of the big folks. Other then going back to the first bar and checking the back room, weather the patrons are happy about it or not, he is not sure where to go next. Instead he follows the new comer Angus.

He introduces himself to Angus and agrees to follow to the next place.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=22 ;
Thursday March 21st, 2019 9:10:11 AM
(Save vs Fortitude=22 Pass)
Tsak is interested to learn more about this Angus fella, but the fact that he could help with the Petal's current quest takes priority.
He follows the group toward the Lilac Lounge and decides that, if their quarry is closer than he thought, perhaps enough ales have been had for now.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+4=10 ;
Thursday March 21st, 2019 10:09:30 AM
Elyas had been trying to take it easy with the drink, but after a full day of bar-hopping and drinking enough to start conversations with people, even those sips were starting to build up. He stands to follow Angus out the door and almost trips on his own feet.

I'm not feeling great, guys. maybe I should take a break from the drinkin, ya know...

Gambling your lives... Part IX (DM Dan)
Thursday March 21st, 2019 6:47:02 PM
Tsak Rezar decides that perhaps he could lay off the alcohol for a bit while the group heads off.
Finnian tries to bond with the Half-Orc
Elyas realises that the alcohol is no really agreeing with him.
Rolth Niheow feels the alcohol begin to affect him.
Kiwina is just about okay with the alcohol, but immediately begins interrogating Angus.
Falco Ambersier avoids drinking to much, but other that is happy to watch how things unfold.
Angus Macgrump explains his actual relationship with Aaroth, that is to say none.

As you all begin to head towards the Lilac Lounge, the Petals follow the roads following the instructions the Barkeep at the Lavender Lounge of Luck gave you. The roads are winding and taking you down a few alleys and off the beaten track a little bit.

You arrive at the Lilac Lounge, it is another gambling house, as you have come to expect, in this case a few of them look up at you, but the majority stick to their games. The barkeep nods politely to each of you, and you don’t seem to attract too much attention.

What to you do to investigate here?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+9=26 ;
Thursday March 21st, 2019 8:04:20 PM
To the bartender, "Hey friend, I was supposed to join some comrades for a 'special game', and I think this is the right place, although after a few drinks, my ability to distinguish between lilac and lavender may be a little befuddled. Still, your place does match the description of the finest establishment on this side of town, so surely this is it. Tell me, have I arrived at the same place as my friend Cecil, and perhaps his be-tentacled companion?"

Diplomacy = 26

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Thursday March 21st, 2019 10:46:43 PM
Finnian gets a water and sits down tired from the days run around.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday March 21st, 2019 11:48:09 PM
Kiwina scans the room for the door to the back room, then orders another drink. He takes a spot where he can watch the door while he nurses this drink along.

"Grandfather," he says softly, "I don't like this." Unless we catch Aaroth cheating somehow, what claim do we have against him that will persuade the city guard? Kidnapping requires that Cecil back us up, and people are well aware he is here and apparently not asking for help. Conspiring with pirates might do it -- at least Marcus has already heard about that.

Angus MacGrump (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; Touch:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=8 ;
Friday March 22nd, 2019 8:26:49 AM
The stroll over to the Lilac Lounge gave Angus time to calm down over the indignity of his wrongful dismissal from his job and consider the nature of the situation he was now in, as well as the company surrounding him.

Angus also realizes in the heat of the moment he never bothered to ask the group who they were or why they are doing what they are doing. The former hoodlum continues to ponder thisas they enter the gaming house.

Angus doesn't hear Kiwina imploring his ancestor, however Kiwina was peppering him with questions during the way over so he asks him quietly and a bit nervously, "Say there buddy, now you seem like you are probably good folk and all but can you tell me what you are planning to do once you catch this guy? I am sore at him for getting me sacked but I ain't fixing to like.. hurt him, you know..."

Perception = 8 (Looks like I rolled a natural 1)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday March 22nd, 2019 10:08:37 AM
Angus makes a good point. We seem to be getting closer to our goal of finding the demon, but what exactly are we going to do when we find him? have any of you ever fought a demon before? I have not, but it doesn't sound like the sort of thing you just rush into. do we just ask nicely for him to hand over Cecil? that doesn't seem likely to happen. do we have anything we can offer in exchange? let's talk this over before we just barge in on a demon in his element...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday March 22nd, 2019 5:46:18 PM
Tsak finds a little bowl of nuts on the bar and, nibbling a few, settles down to see what ideas he can concoct about rescuing Cecil and dealing with the demon.
I find it hard to believe that the demon is gambling fair and above board, so maybe we can enlist the assistance of the purple duke if we can prove that he's being cheated. That may give us an opportunity to discover just what kind of mess Captain Cecil has got himself into.
The long speech has exhausted Tsak, and the nuts have made him thirsty.
He decides to try just one more ale, but goes at it slowly...

Gambling your lives... Part IX (DM Dan)
Friday March 22nd, 2019 8:00:36 PM
Tsak Rezar decides one more drink, for his parched, salted and nutty throat will go down well.
Finnian gets a non-alcoholic drink and takes a rest
Elyas thinks the Petals should plan more intently.
Rolth Niheow attempts to pump the bartender for info.
Kiwina is concerned with the plan for when they catch up with Aaroth and Cecil
Falco Ambersier also relaxes and does nothing.
Angus Macgrump realises it may be a good idea to figure out who he has now lumped himself in with

The barkeep smiles.

“Oh aye, I saw ‘em, then went in the backroom.” He indicates a door not dissimilar from the others you have checked in previously. “Yer welcome to go in there if ya like, they may be happy to have another few players in their game.”

He smiles as he gets you all drinks as you request them.

Upon opening the door to the back room, there is nothing there, save for the table, stools, a still cooled drink and a scroll of some description. If there were here, they must have left just before you arrived…

What do you want to do to investigate?

((OoC: Over the weekend, please discuss what your would like to do when you catch up with Aaroth and Cecil, and perhaps chat amongst yourselves, take it as an opportunity to Roleplay and perhaps get Angus up to date with what’s going on. Please post freely, don’t worry about keeping it to just one post each.))

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=12 ;
Saturday March 23rd, 2019 11:13:38 AM
"Did you see them leave?" Kiwina demands of the barkeep.

Considering that the bartender just indicated he expected Aaroth and Cecil to be in the room, he ought to be surprised they are not. However, unless the barkeep denies seeing them go, Kiwina follows up with, "What are you trying to pull, here?" (Not very intimidating with a 12.)

Angus MacGrump (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; Touch:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=9 ;
Saturday March 23rd, 2019 5:15:47 PM
Angus is just as curious and annoyed as Kiwina. If there is no back door or window to the back room and if the barkeep is telling the truth...

Angus searches the backroom looking for hidden doors in the floor and walls.
(Perception = 9, how does one swap out virtual dice?)

"Does anyone see another way out of this room? Angus asks the group

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+2=8 ;
Saturday March 23rd, 2019 10:39:09 PM
Rolth will scan the back room with a detect magic, including the scroll. If he picks up anything, he will continue concentrating In order to determine what type of aura is present, and warn the party if it seems dangerous. If he detects nothing he will attempt to read the scroll to see whether there is a clue.

(Knowledge arcana = 8, fail)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Saturday March 23rd, 2019 10:49:21 PM
"Hey Angus, when you saw them earlier, how was Aaroth treating Cecil? Any signs of violence? We know this guy set pirates to attack us, so I’m not too worried about doing him harm if it comes to that, but perhaps we should try to talk first. Bearing in mind that he is a lying, cheating demon, of course."

Angus MacGrump (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; Touch:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Sunday March 24th, 2019 7:32:17 AM
"No violence, your friend Cecil was sounding desperate to get his boat back. Makes me wonder whatever possessed him to gamble it away in the first place."

"So this other guy, Aaroth, you say his name is, you all keep calling him a 'demon'. I guess its too much now to assume that you all mean he is just a deadly quick fighter. I mean 'DEMONS', really? I always thought they were just made up monsters to scare children into minding their parents"

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Sunday March 24th, 2019 11:29:58 AM
"Cecil's crew called Aaroth a demon. We don't know what he is," Kiwina tells Angus.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Sunday March 24th, 2019 2:50:37 PM
Wait, Cecil is trying to get his boat back? we saw the remains of the ship, apparently it was enchanted to hold together, and without the captain there the magic failed. I wonder if Cecil even knows that his ship is currently being scattered by the tides... if he doesn't know that, but thinks he is trying to earn his ship back maybe he is here by his own will to try to win an unwinable gamble....

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+9=14 ;
Monday March 25th, 2019 7:27:17 AM
What happened? Did I black out?

Falco's eyes refocus and he blinks three times, coming back to himself. He spins his head slowly all the way around looking for trap or secret doors. {Perception: 14} He does not feel as sharp as he normally does and his eyes rest on Abugs.

"Angus... right? Sorry I think I was lost in thoughts for a moment. As Elyas says the boat is enchanted to Cecil, or vice versa. If they are apart the boat goes to pieces and I am hoping the captain does not as well. Oh, did anyone tell you? Captain Cecil was instrumental, vital really, in us winning the Taurnment. We owe him loyalty."

He pauses to consider what to do with the 'demon' when they find it. Could it be a doomed game? No matter really. I am not sure what the warper-sar would have of me. Killing the demon is another type of change is it not? That is my preference. he mumbles to himself but lout enough for Angus to hear. "Yes, the demon shall die most likely."

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday March 25th, 2019 9:31:46 AM
Tsak offers Angus some peanuts.
I wouldn't worry too much about the demon, Rolth will give it a good talking to before we stomp it!
Say, are you any good at training animals? I'm at a bit of a loss to get my cat to do anything but eat or stare at things. And, an I'm not sure how she does it, but she always seems to be sneering. I mean, can a cat really be looking down it's nose at you?

Angus MacGrump (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; Touch:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday March 25th, 2019 6:17:19 PM

Angus gratefully accepts the peanuts from the much larger fellow half-orc.

"Sorry cousin, but usually I tried to avoid animals as I went about my business, they have a tendency to make noises at the most inopportune times. For example, one time I was on the rooftops on my way to ste... I mean, retrieve some lost items when... hmm, ah never mind... Needless to say, I am none too good with critters."

Quietly, Angus wipes sweat from his forehead and admits, "... and I have absolutely no experience with demonkind."

Gambling your lives... Part XI (DM Dan)
Monday March 25th, 2019 7:04:42 PM
Tsak Rezar laments his pets lack of training.
Finnian
Elyas makes a note that the boat is no longer… available.
Rolth Niheow looks around the back room, looking over it with magical senses, but finds nothing, and cannot make head nor tail of the scroll, then queries about Cecil and Aaroth
Kiwina interrogates the barkeep, then helps bring Angus up to speed.
Falco Ambersier comes back to himself, noticing Angus for the first time.
Angus Macgrump asks if anyone else can see a way out of the back room, then answers Rolth. He then ingratiates himself with Tsak.

The barkeep shakes his head.

“Nah, I didn’t see ‘em leave. Some of the patrons may have done though, I don’t always see everyone leave, but I took some drinks in there, mebbe fiftee’ minutes ago. Can’t be that long ago they left.”

Investigating the room shows nothing but a small window in one wall, it is lit entirely by lamps.

When discussing with the patrons, they mention that the “octopus headed man” sometimes uses the back room for his “special games” where people gamble more important things.

One of the other patrons speaks up, you quickly notice he has only a few betting tokens left, and is apparently not doing quite so well.

“I hear’ where they said they was goin’ next.” he smiles at you. “Bu’ as you can see…” he indicates his lack of tokens. “...my funds are a lil low a’ the moment. Mayhaps you can see to fixin’ that for me?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Monday March 25th, 2019 7:47:15 PM
Rolth asks the Petals if any of them can read the scroll. To the extortionate fellow asking for tokens, he makes an offer, "If you can lead us to Aaroth and Cecil, we'll stake you for the game at that location. How's that sound, friend?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday March 25th, 2019 10:13:30 PM
Kiwina looks over the patron offering to help. Is he a minotaur? Kiwina doesn't say so, but if this fellow leads them on a wild goose chase he's not likely to take it well.

As for Rolth's question, there's no reason Kiwina shouldn't be able to read the scroll if it's in a language he knows, but there are probably others who know more. If no one else volunteers, he is willing to try.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+8=26 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2019 7:21:53 AM
Falco responds to Angus. "If he is really a demon is still a point of debate. What I am increasingly sure he is a being with bad motivations. By the time we reach him our patients with this chase will be more then gone."

Falco examins the fellow who is offering to take them to the next place. The run around is making him a little frustrated and he tries to tell if this guy is on the up and up. {Sense Motive: 26}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday March 26th, 2019 8:54:31 AM
Elyas holds out a hand for the scroll. He looks over it, trying to read it. if it looks like a spell scroll he will cast Read Magic in order to determine what the scroll does. if it is not magical, he also knows Celestial, Elven, and Centaur.

I think this scroll is probably important, it is the only clue we have right now that isn't just following them to another location. does anyone else read in other languages?

[ooc: if it is not something one of us can currently read, I have one scroll of Comprehend Languages but I'd rather not use it if we can figure out this scroll without it!]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday March 26th, 2019 9:38:13 AM
I can read Orc says Tsak. He casts a quick glance over the scroll to see if the language is familiar to him.
Tsak notices the gaps in Angus' speech, where things were left unsaid. He doesn't worry about it too much, the Petals have a way of bringing out the best in people.
He's not inclined to believe the drunk patron has any idea what is has happened to the group in the back room, but Rolth's clever talking should see him put up or shut up.

He looks around the room for Esmerelda and finds the feline curled up on a hearth by a fireplace in the corner.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday March 26th, 2019 6:05:19 PM
"I can read Draconic, Giant, and Goblin, if any of those would help" Angus volunteers.

Angus also understands Orc, but figures Tsak has that covered. Angus was startled to hear about a magic ship that falls apart when the captain is away from it. The part of his mind from his former life wonders how much he could gold he could get from Cecil in exchange for a barrel of nails.

Angus dismisses that thought quickly, the way these people speak so casually about magic makes him wary of even considering any of his usual shenanigans.

Gambling your lives... Part XII (DM Dan)
Tuesday March 26th, 2019 7:14:02 PM
Tsak Rezar looks over the scroll, but realises it’s not in orc, so can’t help very much.
Finnian watches what is going on but says nothing.
Elyas reads the scroll using Magical power.
Rolth Niheow attempts to barter with the patron.
Kiwina looks over the man, he is human, and just appears to be angling for some extra coin ((Roll Sense Motive DC 14))
Falco Ambersier attempts to figure out this guys game.
Angus Macgrump also cannot read the scroll, as it is in none of the languages he speaks, and contemplates making money off Cecil but thinks better of it.

((Kiwina if you pass - Highlight to display spoiler: {He appears to be telling the truth, but is just running out of money and in need of some extra coin and saw an opportunity}))

((Falco pleas read - Highlight to display spoiler: {He is telling the truth he doe know where Aaroth said he was going, and is just trying to make a bit of coin out of it. He seemed to get scared when Rolth offered to front him into the game thought, as if he would rather do anything but join one of Aaroth’s games.}))

((Elyas please read - Highlight to display spoiler: {It is a scroll of Protection from Outsider, it is designed to protect people from Demons}))

The man immediately looks a bit unsure when Rolth offers to let him in on the game with Aaroth.

“No friend, that’s not necessary, just a few coins to help me get past this run of bad luck’ll be fine…”

He smiles in attempt to put you all at ease, but it’s not terribly convincing, but he does hold out his hand for a few coins.

The scroll seems to be in no normal language, as none of you seem able to read it, even with your wide array of different languages.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=25 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2019 7:47:05 PM
(sense motive = 25)

"Well, if you are willing to lead the way, I imagine the reward will be greater, since we are not familiar with the streets and may be slow following directions," Kiwina tells the enterprising human, after a moment's consideration.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Tuesday March 26th, 2019 8:55:27 PM
Rolth gets impatient with the greedy man, and flips him a gold piece. "There's a start, and there will be more if you speak true. Now, where did Aaroth and Cecil go? Rolth will also try a read magic cantrip on the scroll, just in case.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday March 26th, 2019 11:14:14 PM
Well, lets have what you know and be quick about it lest my cat be forced to stare at you with utter disdain... Oh, too late!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5
Wednesday March 27th, 2019 7:11:29 AM
Falco reaches for a silver coin but sees Rolth toss over a gold and stops.

"You clearly know where we need to be and I can see you do not wish to play with this Aaroth character. I and the immortal Warper-sar will reward you well for information on this character and what his games are. As you can guess we are more use to foes that fit with fist, blade and magic."

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday March 27th, 2019 10:17:11 AM
Elyas laughs as Rolth offers to try reading the magic of the scroll
Don't trust your companion wizard my friend? no need to look over it I have already done so. the scroll is for a spell called Protection From Outsiders. someone wanted a bit of an insurance policy against a demon controlling their mind. however, seeing that the scroll is left behind and unused, it may not have worked out well for the owner...

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday March 27th, 2019 7:22:03 PM
"There is no time to waste then, we should be off. How long ago did Aaroth leave this establishment?" and with that Angus heads for the door. ( Pausing slightly for the group to catch up.)

Gambling your lives... Part XIII (DM Dan)
Wednesday March 27th, 2019 7:25:15 PM
Tsak Rezar jokingly berates the man.
Finnian watches closely to see what happens.
Elyas jokes with Rolth about the scroll.
Rolth Niheow just pays the man.
Kiwina tries to convince the human to lead you to the next place.
Falco Ambersier offers to meet the man’s terms.
Angus Macgrump watches closely to what happens.

The man takes the gold piece and gives it into the pot, to get more betting tokens, and smiles at the mention of more coming his way.

“Look, all I ‘eard was that that Aaroth fella and his minotaur friend were heading over to Violet bar. The minotaur seemed like he was tryin’ to escape, but the octopus man caught up with him and dragged him off. They weren’t happy at all.”

He looks a bit unsure, but after a moment speaks again.

“Whatever ya do, don’t get into a game with the Octopus man… he’s known for takin’ folks for more ‘en they’re worth…”

He then waits a little expectantly. Once you pay him some more (or not) the barkeep gives you quick directions to the Violet Bar, and you continue on your way. It’s at the far end of town. Upon arriving, the first thing you notice is that several of the patrons are quite drunk, and that there is a large picture over the bar of the Purple Duke. It’s quite raucous in here and you can feel the room is just like a powder keg waiting for a spark to set it off.

One of the drunks wanders up to your group, and poking whoever game through the door first with a finger in the chest, he angrily slurs out the words.

“Who are ya, and what are ya doin’ here?”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=14 ;
Wednesday March 27th, 2019 8:39:08 PM
(Intimidate=14)
I'm Tsak and I'm looking for my cat
Tsak puffs his chest and raises himself to his full height, then gets right up in the drunks face
You don't want to get between me and my pussy, do you friend?

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=18 ;
Wednesday March 27th, 2019 10:49:44 PM
Kiwina is not sure that Tsak's approach is the best way to enter a powder keg, but uses his centaur size and backs his friend to the hilt. (18 to assist Tsak, or 22 if the drunk is medium-size)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20=12 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2019 6:18:48 AM
Angus just barely resists the urge to pile on with Tsak and Kiwina. He attempts to look past the muddle at the doorway and peer into the establishment to see any sign of Cecil or Aaroth.

(Perception 12+7=19)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+9=11 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2019 6:32:42 AM
Rolth leans in and asks with a toothy leer, "Is dis da one youz said I could eat? Good, I likes em with whisky sauce!"

(intimidate = 11, success to aid Tsak)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 d20+9=10 ; d20+4=23 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2019 8:41:56 AM
Falco wishes he had been drinking when Tsak responded to the drunk so he could do a proper spit take. Chuckeling to himself he realizes he will be little use in a bar fight, small is not great in that circumstance.

That in mind he will look for a door to a back room and try to quietly slip in that direction. HIs plan is to make sure no one slips out of the room if there is a bar fight.
{Perception: 10 | Stealth: 23}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=18 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2019 10:24:51 AM
Elyas looks around the room, trying not to get run into by a drunk patron. he looks for a door to a back room like what was in the other gambling dens
perception = 18

if he spots a back room or any sign of the octopus man, he will try to approach slowly without drawing too much attention

Gambling your lives... Part XIII (DM Dan) d20+3=17 ; d20+3=5 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2019 7:38:38 PM
Tsak Rezar attempts a humourous disarm.
Finnian watches carefully what is happening.
Elyas tries to get to the back room if at all possible.
Rolth Niheow plays the fool to add to Tsak’s fear mongering.
Kiwina attempts to bolster Tsak’s attempts at blustering.
Falco Ambersier misses out on some epic comedic timing but chuckles nonetheless, then tries to sneak over to the back door.
Angus Macgrump looks around, seeing if he can spot anything. Angus please read - Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot see a particular sign of Aaroth of Cecil, but there is a back room.}

The first man looks a little confused, as if he’s not sure how to respond, being a human he does appear to be a bit worried by the sudden appearance of a couple of Taur, backing up a half orc, and seems to be unsure of how to proceed. After a few moments he steps away.

“Well you better find it and get out quick…” though his voice belies his conviction.

As some of your party try to make it to the door unseen, a man steps in front of Elyas, (though he misses Falco).

However he speaks loud enough that Falco cannot get into the door without being noticed as all eyes are in his direction.

“And just where do you fink YOU’RE going?!” The man shouts angrily in Elyas’ face, spittle flying out his mouth.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+9=16 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2019 8:19:09 PM
Rolth quickly checks the sign over the door to make sure that we didn't actually wander into the Violent Bar by mistake. Satisfied that we are in the right place, he slides his lute around to playing position and strikes a lovely chord. He subtley waves his menacing colleages to back down, and tries to play a fascinating tune. (The fellow needs to make DC 13 Will save or sit there and listen to Rolth play)

The Demon Went Down to Imod City

The demon went down to Imod City
He was lookin' for a ship to steal
He was in a bind
'Cause we were close behind
And he was willin' to make a deal

When he came upon this young taur
Strummin' on a lute and playin' it hot
And the demon jumped
Into the back room
And said, "boy, let me tell you what

I guess you didn't know it
But I'm a fancy lute player too
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you
Now you play a pretty good lute, boy
But give a demon his due
I'll bet a the Herald whole
Against your soul
'Cause I think I'm better than you"

The boy said, "my name's Rolth Niheow
And it might be a sin
But I'll take your bet
And you're gonna regret
'Cause I'm the best there's ever been"

Niheow, tune up your lute and strum the catgut hard
'Cause hell's broke loose in Imod City, and the demon deals the cards
And if you win, you get this ship that elementals hold
But if you lose, the demon gets your soul

The devil opened up his case
And he said, "I'll start this show"
And fire flew from his fingertips
As he struck a chord down low
Then he pulled his claws across the strings
And it made an evil hiss
And a band of demons joined in
And it sounded something like this

{insert cacaphony}

When the demon finished
Niheow said, "well, you're pretty good, old son
But sit down in that chair right there
And let me show you how it's done"

He played Hell Hounds on the Trail, run boys, run
The demon's in the House of the Violet ones
Halfling in back room pickin' up dough
Beat the Eight Petaled Rose? No demon, no

The demon bowed his head
Because he knew that he'd been beat
And he laid that golden instrument
On the ground at ol' Rolth's feet

Niheow said, "Aaroth, don't come back
If you ever want to try again
I done proven it once you son of a bow
I'm the best that's ever been"

(Perform check for all the non-fascinated ones = 16)

(Inspired by Charlie Daniels' Devil Went Down to Georgia)

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday March 28th, 2019 11:04:49 PM
While Rolth tries a more peaceful ploy, Kiwina wonders what it is about gambling that has attracted so many humans to minotaur island. And why they're all drunk. Once the song is well underway, he wanders furthef into the place but does not try to approach the door being guarded by the angry man.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=21 ;
Friday March 29th, 2019 6:57:53 AM
Oh ho, something must be going on here Angus thinks as he approaches the door to the back room.

"Hey Pal, we are going to have to have you open this door, RIGHT NOW. We are looking for a lost cat after all. You don't want my cousin to get angry, you wouldn't like him when he's angry..." Angus gives the man blocking Elyas a feral grin.

(Intimidation = 21)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=24 ;
Friday March 29th, 2019 7:16:21 AM
Not at all liking how this is going Falco does his best to back up Angus and tries to get to the back door. As he tries to move he speaks to those around him.

"This is foolish. We are the winners of the Taurnment and one of the groups of heroes that battled on another plane to bring back the Sarrgrass! I represent the reborn Warper-sar! Leave us be or there will be consequences you are not prepared for." {Diplomacy: 24}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=5 ;
Friday March 29th, 2019 10:24:58 AM
Elyas adopts an innocent and hopefully non-threatening posture when the man confronts him

So sorry sir, didn't mean no trouble, just looking for a friend. and a cat. really I think I may be lost and we may have gotten off on the wrong foot. maybe let's all just calm down before my friends get any angrier...

Elyas smiles sheepishly, knowing he has been caught skulking. Darn, should have waiting for a diversion or something...
Bluff = 5. that isn't going to do it...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday March 29th, 2019 5:44:24 PM
Tsak, noting that no-one has hit him in the face yet, is rather pleased that his 'plan' has worked so well. He decides to try to create as much mayhem as possible, hoping to create a diversion that Falco, Elyas or Angus can use to their advantage.
The half-orc sweeps about the room as though he owns it, yelling Here Kitty Kitty, Esmerelda, time for kippers at the top of his voice whilst checking under chairs and benches and behind patrons.
He's hopeful that the real Esmerelda, sitting outside, won't come running when he calls her name. Of course she never has before, so why would she start now...

Gambling your lives... Part XIV (DM Dan) d20-1=5 ;
Friday March 29th, 2019 7:23:27 PM
Tsak Rezar thinks being over the top will distract enough of the men.
Finnian
Elyas pretends to be innocent, but no-one’s buying it.
Rolth Niheow serenades the belligerent drunks, causing them to sit slack jawed and listen to him.
Kiwina looks around the room a little more
Falco Ambersier tries to reason with the drunks, attempting to impress upon them how foolish it would be to fight.
Angus Macgrump attempts to intimidate the drunks into kowtowing.

The men who all appear to have been spoiling for a fight suddenly calm down and listen to Rolth play his music.

The rest of you spread out, and they no longer stop you getting to the door, upon opening it you are greeted by Cecil, who is bound and gagged to a chair, and Aaroth who is playing a game with several other people, mostly Taur, around a table, it’s not a game you can immediately recognise.

Aaroth looks you up and down, his tentacles slipping and sliding and apparently moving independently, before he speaks, an odd watery voice.

“Ah… some new players…”

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=17 ; d20+6=13 ;
Friday March 29th, 2019 11:02:28 PM
Kiwina looks Aaroth over carefully with a practiced eye (perception = 17, sense motive = 13), taking in his size, armor, weapons, position, and demeanor.

Stepping into the room, he says, "We have no interest in your game. We have come based on the reports of crew members of the Herald and with the sanction of the local authorities to detain you on suspicion of kidnapping and piracy. Will you accompany us to the purple sashes willingly?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=19 ;
Saturday March 30th, 2019 1:19:07 AM
(Perception=19)
Noticing the effect that Rolth's excellent ballad has had on the patrons (definitely one of his better works) Tsak ceases his shenanigans and takes position behind Kiwina to back him up. Now that Aaroth is in sight, he tries to take in as much as possible.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+11=19 ;
Saturday March 30th, 2019 6:30:45 AM

"Not the reaction from Squiggles that I was expecting at all. Might be time to go to work" thinks Angus.

In the commotion of the Petals coming up to the doorway, Angus attempts to hide behind the crowd and in the shadows, definitely not wanting eye contact with Aaroth. He realizes it might be difficult give the circumstances, but for Angus its a natural reaction.

(Stealth = 19)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+10=23 ; d20+2=22 ;
Sunday March 31st, 2019 8:57:03 PM
Rolth will keep playing as he works his way towards the door to the back room. Upon hearing the greeting from Aaroth, he will wind up the tune with a flourish and crescendo, bowing to his audience as he slips through the door. He carefully looks around the room, checking for threats, potential allies of Aaroth, other exits, and the like.

(Perception = 23, Sense Motive = 22)

Unless he sees some danger in doing so, Rolth then proceeds to move adjacent to Cecil. If he looks conscious, Rolth will remove the gag. As he does so, he'll mention to the other players (in Tauric), Highlight to display spoiler: { "Hey, just between us taurs, this Aaroth guy had to leave the last establishment because he got caught cheating. Probably not worth risking your money, or whatever you are betting, with this scoundrel. Plenty of better games elsewhere, I think..." } He looks significantly towards the door. He then asks Cecil, "Hey Cecil, any reason why we shouldn't free you from this bondage?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=12 ; d20+6=18 ;
Monday April 1st, 2019 7:24:42 AM
Falco pauses a moment to cast Shield of Faith on himself before moving into the room and drawing his bow. He stares, unblinking, at the reported demon wondering what he really is. {Know Arcane: 12 | Know Relivion: 18}

Active Spell: Shield of Faith: 4 Min
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=8 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=23 ;
Monday April 1st, 2019 10:27:22 AM
Elyas feels a bit of panic when they finally find the creature they have been searching for. he slides in behind Kiwina, ready to start casting spells as soon as things get out of hand. now that he sees the creature in person he tries to recall any specifics he knows about what kind of magic would work best against such a creature.

Know Nature: 8
Know Planes: 17
Know Religion: 23

[not sure which one he is if there is a chance he's not really a demon. went ahead and rolled 3 checks to cover my bases.]

Gambling your lives... Part XV (DM Dan)
Monday April 1st, 2019 7:06:45 PM
Tsak Rezar backs up Kiwina.
Finnian
Elyas tries to see what he knows about Aaroth. Highlight to display spoiler: {Aaroth is a demon alright, he’s an Octopus Fiend, an Outsider}
Rolth Niheow takes off Cecil’s gag.
Kiwina begins to make demands of Aaroth.
Falco Ambersier casts a spell to protect himself.
Angus Macgrump attempts to remain hidden from Aaroth

Aaroth just watches as Rolth takes of Cecil’s gag, Cecil looks a little worried, but Aaroth doesn’t do anything to stop you.

He simply watches, and Cecil speaks up.

“Hey! Thank Domi you found me…” he takes a deep breath, and then indicates Aaroth “He’s got my boat!!”

Aaroth holds his hand up at that.

“Correction, I WON his boat. Until I get it, paid in full, Cecil stays with me. Those were the terms of our little arrangement young Taur.”

He turns to the Petals.

“But look, we have new guests, please what can I do for you?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday April 1st, 2019 8:22:11 PM
"Please humor me a moment. . . Aaroth, what boat did you win? And Cecil, what arrangement is he talking about? Unless you went with him voluntarily, we'll still need to take him to the authorities."

Kiwina suspects that he can argue Aaroth was paid. Certainly he is willing to talk things through while his companions position themselves.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Monday April 1st, 2019 10:18:54 PM
Rolth agrees that Kiwina’s questions are on point. He’ll add a few of his own. "why don’t you just take possession of it then, rather than drag Cecil around in bonds? And this arrangement, did it specify what condition the boat must be in?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 3:38:48 AM
Hmmm, talking, not my strong suit! Tsak decides to stay quiet for now lest his efforts at diplomacy inflame the situation.
He tosses and turns the merits of drawing a weapon, finally deciding against it (for now).
Tsak moves deeper into the room, trying to find a place where he can see both the demon and the doorway, and places his hand upon his sword.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+11=19 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 6:47:33 AM
Following Tsak's lead, but moving to another part of the room, Angus tries to remain hidden. He thinks this would be harder in a room of human sized creatures, but the Taurs are on average much bigger, making Angus one of the smaller members of the party.

Angus has his shortbow in hand so that he can fire quickly if necessary.

(Stealth =19)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=26 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 7:21:20 AM
Falco shifts from one foot to the other keeping his bow at the ready. He is uncomfortable that Aaroth sounds reasonable.

"Relax my friends, clearly Aaroth does not understand the full situation, he just thinks he won a boat."

He pauses and steps closer to the demon.

"Not only is this man important to us Petals for the help he gave in the Taurnment but he is also one we would call friend. His boat is enchanted and without him on-board it it falls apart. You have won nothing unless you plan to keep him as a slave." he steps closer still holding his bow. "If that is your intention you will find yourself set against us blade and claw."

His voices loses any emotion and this last part is said very matter of fact.

"You made a bad bet and accepted a wager that is worthless to you. Cut your losses and trouble this man, and us, no more."

{Diplomacy: 26}

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Active Spell: Shield of Faith: 4 Min
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 9:53:23 AM
His companions have asked the questions Elyas had, so instead of adding another voice to the mix, Elyas hangs back to see how this plays out. Aaroth doesn't seem to be acting aggressively yet, but Elyas is expecting this to devolve quickly if the demon isn't willing to just give up.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 2:47:27 PM
Finnian arrives a bit late having got caught up at the tables and enters to see quite a tense situation. He chooses to stay out of it, for now, and leans against the door frame to see how the next fe moments play out.

The Game is Afoot... Part I (DM Dan)
Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 6:10:20 PM
Tsak Rezar prepares for the worst to happen.
Finnian tries to catch up with what has been going on.
Elyas just listens as he doesn’t feel he can add anything at this time.
Rolth Niheow backs up Kiwina’s attempts.
Kiwina begins attempting to back Aaroth into a legal corner.
Falco Ambersier tries to convince Aaroth that his the bet is worthless and should be ignored.
Angus Macgrump, using his allies as cover tries to sneak into the room and stay out of sight, but prepares his weapon.

Aaroth tuts.

“I won his ship. Cecil was to remain with me until full payment had been taken, I have had too many squirrelly gamblers, and as such I dislike allowing them to leave the tables without paying in full.”

He some how manages to give you a look that implies he’s raising an eyebrow.

“It didn’t specify the condition of the boat. Why do you ask?”

At this point Cecil speaks up.

“Aaroth, please, let me speak with these fellows privately, perhaps we can come to some sort of arrangement that will fix this for you?”

Aaroth frowns, but after a moment waves a hand showing he acquiesces, he gets up and unties Cecil.

“Now Cecil you will have to come back in here, don’t make me track you down again.”

Cecil leads you all out into the main gambling hall.

“I am so glad to see all of you! It’s good to see some friendly faces… please, you MUST help me!!”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+10=25 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 7:17:10 PM
"Well, first off, does anyone have a way to keep tabs on Aaroth while we are out there talking? We don't want to lose him now that we have finally caught up!" Once someone comes up with a way to do that, or a couple of the Petals volunteer to stay in the back room to watch him, Rolth will join the rest of the Petals in the main hall. He is ready to hear Cecil's story!

(Perception to hear any signs of Aaroth leaving or doing something nefarious = 25)

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 10:29:11 PM
Kiwina starts to volunteer to remain with Aaroth, but after a moment follows Cecil out. Aside from wanting to hear what his fellow centaur wants to say, it occurs to him that Aaroth will not want to leave without Cecil but the Petals might decide to leave with Cecil. That will depend on what Cecil has to say.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 5:59:36 AM
Tsak waits for Cecil to continue, wanting a clearer picture of the situation before he commits to any particular course of action.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+11=25 ;
Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 6:43:17 AM
Angus stays hidden in the room, keeping an eye on Aaroth and if it should become necessary, sneak attack with his short bow.

He hopes the Petals don't leave him behind with the demon and the strange gamblers.

(Stealth check, if necessary = 25)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=13 ;
Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 7:12:39 AM
Having been virtually dismissed by the supposed demon Falco is seething with anger. He looks to see if anyone else is staying in the room with Aaroth {Perception: 13} and fails to note Angus hiding. Thinking everyone else is leaving he take a spot near the door and keeps his large golden eyes focused on gambler he now sees as a kidnapper and potential slaver.

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Active Spell: Shield of Faith: 4 Min
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 10:02:42 AM
Cecil! glad we found you, it took quite a bit of looking. no one knew quite where you had gone or what had happened. what have you gotten yourself into? please, tell us as quick as you can, what bet did you enter into and what were the terms?

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=16 ;
Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 1:07:25 PM
[Perception 16] Finnian looks around the room and seeing that nothing is amiss asks about the game. "I've heard from more than a few people that you sir enjoy highstakes games. Clearly you do if you won a ship off of Cecil as you have claimed. What's your game? Or is it the thrill of the wager?" Finnian stays in the room and talk to Aroth.

The Game is Afoot... Part II (DM Dan)
Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 6:53:27 PM
Tsak Rezar waits to see how things play out.
Finnian queries Aaroth’s taste in games.
Elyas questions Cecil to get a clearer picture.
Rolth Niheow suggests watching Aaroth
Kiwina would wait, but he’s too interested in what Cecil has to say.
Falco Ambersier stays at the door, watching Aaroth, but so he can hear what Cecil has to say.
Angus Macgrump remains in the room watching the octopus headed man.

Cecil brings you all into the main hall, while Aaroth responds to Finnian.

He smiles widely.

“The Thrill of the wager, but my favourite game is Taur Isle Pudding.”

Cecil looks at Aaroth.

“Don’t worry. He won’t leave without either me or the Herald”

He smiles sadly and then slightly embarrassedly.

“Sooo… I may have made a pretty big mistake here… see I heard Aaroth was doing a big game with high wagers, and I figured I could beat him!”

He pauses, looking a little ashamed.

“So I bet the Herald... but Aaroth was too good, he beat me and took my ship. One of his rules is you stay with him until you pay him… or work the debt off. I tried to escape, so he had me bound and dragged around with him... “

He looks a little upset.

“If you get the town guard, they’ll side with him, because what he’s done is within the law according to the rules he laid down when we started gambling… so now I either have to give him the Herald or work off a debt to the value of the Herald and that could take the rest of my life!!”

He looks at each of you, pleading with his eyes.

“Please! Win the Herald back for me!”

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 10:57:00 PM
"Last time we saw the Herald, she wasn't in great shape. Unless you can repair her, why not give her Aaroth? He'll have no use for so much driftwood. What are we missing?"

Kiwina is not found of games of chance in the first place. Unless Aaroth is willing to take bets on a suitable contest of skill, he sees no chance of winning the ship back by Aaroth's rules.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday April 4th, 2019 5:51:21 AM
Rolth sees no way to prove that Aaroth cheated, so calling the guard isn't going to be much help. We have little evidence that he consorted with the pirates either, even though it is probably true. Rolth halfway thinks that Cecil deserves to lose his ship for being so stupid, but he did help us win the Taurnament...

"OK, maybe we can help. What can you tell us about this game that might help us win? And dear Petals, what do we have to improve the odds for us? We certainly must watch for cheating. And we do have these anything potions, which at least can help us with guidance occasionally. What else do we have?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday April 4th, 2019 5:55:03 AM
Tsak sees the logic in Kiwina's thinking, and agrees with it.
He does wonder, however, what might become of the Heralds crew and the magical creatures that kept it afloat. He wouldn't like to see them bonded to this octo-demon.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=11 ;
Thursday April 4th, 2019 6:38:46 AM

Meanwhile back in the room, Angus is trying to remain hidden thought the layout and furniture may not give any cover. He puts down his bow and concentrates on watching Aaroth and the other players in the room.

(Perception = 11) Angus may be just too weirded out by this whole situation, now that he has had time to think about it.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Thursday April 4th, 2019 7:14:14 AM
Hearing the conversation Falco continues to watch Aaroth. Hearing the guards will back the demon he sighs.

"Aaroth you favorite games sounds more like a meal. Do you play any games of actual skill like an archery contest?"

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Active Spell: Shield of Faith: 3 Min
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday April 4th, 2019 9:56:15 AM
Cecil, it sounds to me like you have to give him your ship. it's not quite as.... valuable... as it used to be, but give him what's left and maybe you can be finished with him. We don't have anything to stake against your ship that the demon would likely accept, aside from our own ship. and let me tell you, we aren't putting the Rose up for some gamble with a demon. pay the demon off, and come join our crew.

if he has a chance to talk to the other petals before going back into the room, Elyas says:
It seems to me that Cecil made a dumb move by gambling with a demon. but it doesn't sound like he was cheated or coerced into it. he sought it out... I don't think there's much we can do for him. I certainly don't want to go gambling with the same demon and lose more to him. it's foolishness to gamble with a demon in the first place, much more so to try to fix the problem with MORE gambling...

The Game is Afoot... Part III (DM Dan)
Thursday April 4th, 2019 4:36:25 PM
Tsak Rezar ponders the fate of those who serve on the ship should Aaroth take it.
Finnian
Elyas tries to convince Cecil to give up his ship.
Rolth Niheow, against his better judgement tries to figure out how they can help.
Kiwina tries to figure out what the party might be missing.
Falco Ambersier continues to attempt to speak with Aaroth.
Angus Macgrump watches the game though it appears to be a simple card game, not one with any gambling going on currently.

Aaroth chuckles at Falco’s suggestion.

“You do not think playing cards requires skill? Shame on you. I would have thought you were smarter than that.”

---

Cecil looks at the rest of the group.

“I know… it was stupid… I get it… I just… the Herald is all I have in the world, I can’t lose it. I appreciate the offer… but losing the Herald would be like losing my soul… you guys understand you have the Rose...”

He sighs.

“I know Aaroth would play against you, one of you could take my place at the table… but I guess if you can’t help I’ll have to figure some other way out of this…”

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Thursday April 4th, 2019 4:48:27 PM
Finnian smiles at Falco's suggestion. "Now that would be a contest that you and I would do fine in. I haven't heard of this pudding game but I might fancy a hand or two. Though if you are wagering entire ships then it may be too rich for my blood. Finnian contemplates his options and how best he could aid the party.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Thursday April 4th, 2019 10:19:10 PM
"What did Aaroth wager against the Herald? And how can we even the odds against the cheater? Maybe if more than one of us plays? Maybe someone could detect magic to make sure he isn’t using magic to cheat. Others could watch him closely. If he cheats, then his stake is forfeit, right? And what can we wager against the Herald? No way are we putting up the Rose."

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday April 4th, 2019 10:30:21 PM
Kiwina is getting exasperated. "Of course we understand! But we've also seen the shape the Herald is in! If we managed to win, will you actually have your ship back or just a figurehead?"

Kiwina is not himself willing to enter a card game with Aaroth. He still thinks that Aaroth won the wreckage that used to be the Herald.

"Last we saw of the Herald was the skeleton of a ship in the water next to the Outsider, being sneered at by the crew of that black monstrosity."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday April 5th, 2019 2:04:26 AM
I understand that you want your own ship but, trust us, the Herald may not be your best option here. We aren't professional gamblers. We are adventurers however, and we are all willing to work with you to get a new ship. Work with us and be free or be dragged around in chains by this creature, it's up to you. You may have to give the Herald up so that you can get something so much better!

Exhausted by the words pouring out of him like water Tsak slumps down at the nearest table and waits for Cecil to make his decision.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=24 ;
Friday April 5th, 2019 7:18:40 AM
Falco agrees with Finnian and continues speaking.

"Oh playing cards is a skill, no doubt. I just thought you were a real gambler who would wager on many things not someone who only played when you are the expert. I see, a game of physical skill is too much for you. Its ok to not to want to bother with someone of my stature, I get it."

{Diplomacy: 24 - trying to goad him into a bad decision.}

"We can start small. How about best of three arrows for 10 gold? I don't want to take advantage of you."

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Active Spell: Shield of Faith: 3 Min
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday April 5th, 2019 10:26:33 AM
I'm sorry Cecil, I don't see any reason why we should go up against Aaroth. I'm pretty sure that's what he wants. get us to bet something big, take that from us and convince us to double down. you can never win this sort of game. the herald is lost. face it. it is either a pile of flotsam, or it belongs to a demon now. you were very kind to this crew, and we want to help, but this isn't really going to help you. we would happily take you on our crew, or even help find another ship for you in the future. but there is no way we're going up against a demon with our ship on the line.

The Game is Afoot... Part IV (DM Dan)
Friday April 5th, 2019 5:47:08 PM
Tsak Rezar almost gives up, still trying to convince Cecil to give up his beloved ship.
Finnian potentially volunteers as tribute.
Elyas fails to see the wisdom in continuing to fight for broken pieces of wood.
Rolth Niheow questions more to explore all the options.
Kiwina again makes mention of how damaged the Herald is and how it may not be worth fighting for.
Falco Ambersier attempts to goad Aaroth into doing something foolish.
Angus Macgrump continues to prepare for something to happen.

Aaroth chuckles at Falco’s response.

“So you want me to trade a game that I’m good at, for one you’re good at? How is that smart?”

He laughs a little louder.

“But alright, I’ll indulge you Birdman.”

He gets up and draws a few concentric circles on a piece of parchment, then pushes a small nail through it into the wooden wall.

“Go ahead, take your shot. Show me how it’s done.”

((OoC: If you wish to fire, make an attack roll. Higher score means more central))

---

Cecil shakes his head.

“I can repair the Herald, don’t worry about that.” He sighs. “Look, he’s a demon thing, he’ll probably want a favour out of you, or to take you as a servant, or worse slave. That he would wager against the Herald...” He pauses, as if unsure how to continue. “Or you could just fight him for my freedom, but that wouldn’t go down well with the guard…”

How do you choose to try and free Cecil?

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=27 ;
Friday April 5th, 2019 6:16:12 PM
Angus continues to watch as Aaroth challenges Falco. Aaroth's gleeful acceptance of the challenge causes Angus to consider the following:

"Whatever means he uses to cheat at cards, must also be useful here or he would not be so confident. I may not know magic, but I know about misdirection and allowing your mark to see what you wish them to see. Aaroth must either have means to influence his mark's performance or get his mark to believe he has lost somehow. How can I let the fiesty bird-man (I have really got to learn their names) know he is being scammed?

(perception = 27, Nat 20)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Saturday April 6th, 2019 12:49:57 PM
What do you guys think? I firmly believe it would be foolish to enter into any betting match with this demon. But I think I have made my position clear. should we vote on a course of action? Or leave it to Captain Kiwina to decide for us?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Saturday April 6th, 2019 4:31:26 PM
"Hey fellows, we will play the only game that we can win, namely, the one that Aaroth does not know he is playing. He assumes the guards will back him because he won the Herald and Cecil's obedience was part of the deal. What he does not know is that we have explicit direction from the local Lord and from the Purple Duke himself. The former told us to gather information and report it to him. The latter directed us to capture Aaroth. So I propose this: We send a message to Lord Marcus, telling him the location of Aaroth and requesting that he send the guards to assist in Aaroth's detentiion, per the orders of the Purple Duke himself. Our job is merely to make sure that Aaroth remains here until the Lord and his men can arrive. That should not be too hard, we can play the fool, ask to be taught the game at hand, and so forth. What think you?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Sunday April 7th, 2019 10:22:24 PM
If the Herald can be repaired, then we should help Cecil to do so. She's a remarkable ship, Kiwina thinks.

"I agree that playing cards with Aaroth is playing to his strengths. While I am not sure that there is much skill in a single play of the cards, there has to be skill in putting several together and consistently winning. In fact. . . Cecil, have you seen him play many different kinds of games, or does he stick to just one thing?" If he wins at lots of things, it's more likely to be some sort of cheat than it is that he is skilled at all those things.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday April 8th, 2019 2:43:09 AM
I agree with Rolth's logic and approach, so how do we send the message to Lord Marcus? I will go myself if there's no-one else we can trust. Falco, be careful what you wager. I suspect this demon is a skilled con at more than just cards.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=21 ;
Monday April 8th, 2019 7:16:59 AM
Falco hopes that those in the room are watching closely how the 'demon' acts. Maybe they will learn something. He checks the target and moves to get as much distance as he can.

"Tell me about this 'pudding feast' game of yours while I shoot."

He pills back and lets a arrow fly at the paper. {Hit: 21 +1 if within 30ft}

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Active Spell: Shield of Faith: 3 Min
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Monday April 8th, 2019 10:55:50 AM
"a nice shot Falco" Finnian comments about the shot. He waits patiently to see what the demon does. He would rather not have to play him at his own game but perhaps there is another way to win back the ship.

The Game is Afoot... Part V (DM Dan)
Monday April 8th, 2019 6:38:17 PM
Tsak Rezar ruminates on getting a message to Lord Marcus.
Finnian supports his friend in the competition.
Elyas says it should be left up to the party to decide, or just have an executive decision.
Rolth Niheow discusses the possibility of playing for time.
Kiwina queries Aaroth’s game of choice.
Falco Ambersier shoots the piece of paper almost straight in the middle, while talking to Aaroth.
Angus Macgrump tries to keep an eye out to see if Aaroth is cheating.

Aaroth seems to have had enough discussion for now, and stands up calling to all the Petals.

“You all seem to have a few brain cells between you to share, so let me ask you, would I be so brazen to use ALL of the Purple Duke’s gambling houses if I was afraid he would come after me for doing my business? Short answer, no. Long answer, no of course not. As such call them if you must, but they shan’t do anything.”

He shakes his head.

“Now, I tell you what, I can gather from your discussions that the Herald is not in the best condition, and you look like… semi competent adventurers. So I am willing to offer you a deal… you bet a task against the boat.”

He pauses.

“What I mean is you bet your services against Cecil’s dilapidated ship, if you win, you get the ship. If I win, you do a task for me. It won’t be anything against your sensibilities, I promise. Perhaps go and fetch some artifact for me, or something along those lines. But I will call upon it another time, it probably won’t be immediately.”

He looks at each member of the Petals.

“What say you?”

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday April 8th, 2019 8:50:22 PM

Angus doesn't feel that he should speak for anyone else. Even though he just met the Petals, he likes their style and would like to see more of what they will do next.

But this Aaroth makes him uneasy and Angus would just like to be elsewhere. Angus wonders if the Petals just should say "yes" and use it as an opportunity to leave town.

Angus says nothing but glances around the room, looking for every possible exit.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday April 8th, 2019 11:45:09 PM
"You need to explain your terms more clearly. If you don't specify or at least put limits on the task, we cannot gage its value. In any case, there are several of us. Do you propose to contest us all, or as a group?"

"And if you're not going to take a shot at the target there, you should pay Falco."

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday April 9th, 2019 12:28:06 AM
he makes it sound too easy. this task could be anything, and he could come after us for it at any time. it leaves a lot up to interpretation. I still think we're better off letting him have the chunks of Herald

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Tuesday April 9th, 2019 6:18:56 AM
"I say you are a liar, a cheat, and a trickster. Did you think we wouldn't notice that you only bet the ship and not Cecil's freedom? Fie, you are dastardly! Let us discuss more proper terms. First, we must bet something of equal value, and you offer only a wrecked ship. I propose, if my fellow Petals will accept, the following. We wager a task, to be determined at a later date, that does not go against our morals, ethics, or sensibilities, as determined solely by the unanimous agreement of the Eight Petaled Rose. You wager the Herald, Cecil's freedom, and the return of all else that you have won from Cecil. In addition, you will surrender yourself to the Purple Duke to be tried on charges of cheating at the games, support for piracy, and slavery, in addition to any other charges that the Duke may decide to bring. So it it is the service of eight balanced by the cooperation of one. This seems fair to me. What say you, Petals and Aaroth?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday April 9th, 2019 7:25:14 AM
Tsak shakes his head to Rolth. He is definitely not in favor of doing a deal with the demon, even for Cecil's boat. Tsak thinks this interaction is heading back to fight territory.
This creature sent the undead pirates after us, several of our crew died. Surely that gives us the right to bring him to the Purple Duke for justice without the interference of the local guards. We can work out what to do about Cecil and the boat when he's in chains.
Tsak's hand moves back toward the hilt of his sword...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Tuesday April 9th, 2019 7:31:27 AM
Disapponited that the Petals will not get to see if this Aaroth has any physical abilities Falco chose to remain silent though he does leave his arrow in the target. At the talk of piracy he dips his head and his eyes narrow slightly, the best he can do to show a frown with a beak.

Unless he admited to sending the pirates do we have proof? The goblin I guess, if he answers.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday April 9th, 2019 2:37:39 PM
"Rolth's terms seem fair," Finnian adds. I wonder what his task would be. I'm sure it is nefarious if he wouldn't ask us to do it without loosing.

The Game is Afoot... Part VI (DM Dan) d20=5 ;
Tuesday April 9th, 2019 5:14:15 PM
Tsak Rezar has thoughts about proof, how much do they actually have?
Finnian backs Rolth’s idea.
Elyas believes that leaving the Herald is the way to go.
Rolth Niheow starts making more of a concrete deal.
Kiwina tries to hammer out exactly what would be expected of them.
Falco Ambersier is a little upset he didn’t get to see Aaroth skills.
Angus Macgrump tries to look out in case a quick exit is needed.

Aaroth smiles at Kiwina.

“Good point, if I may?” He takes the bow and fires an arrow, which doesn’t even leave the bow, it simple falls out and onto the ground. He harrumps.

“Here is your coin.” And he hands Falco the agreed sum.

He smiles, a sparkle appearing in his eye when Kiwina and Rolth each speak.

“Very well. I have an object I want you to procure from a ruin. I am still investigating to find out exactly where it is. I would like you to go in and collect it for me once I have discovered it’s exact location. I intend to play against all of you, only those of you that lose to me are required to take up the task. Each of you here will join this game…”

He indicates the table with a few other gamblers.

“In turn, as players are knocked out, another one of you may take their place, until only one remains. If I am knocked out first, I will return to you ownership of the Herald. Which as he said…” he indicates Rolth. “Would include the freedom of Cecil, as he is only being held until he pays his debt. I do not wish to cheat you, or anyone else. Cecil bit off more than he could chew and is now paying the price, or more, trying to get you to pay the price. Since he seems to feel you owe him something.”

He shrugs.

“Alternatively you could leave and Cecil will remain here with me. So here it is a simply as I can put it for you.”

He takes a breath.

“We will play Taur Isle Pudding, with two of your players joining the game. Anytime a player is eliminated another one of those of you who are here will join the table, either in place of one of the other gamblers or in place of one of your compatriots. Any one of you adventurers who is knocked out is required to, once I find the location, search a ruin for an artifact I want recovered. If I am eliminated, I will return to you the Herald and free Cecil. All this nonsense about answering for breaking laws will be ignored, as simply put, I have broken no laws.”

He looks at each of you individually.

“What say you?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None
Tuesday April 9th, 2019 6:45:40 PM
Rolth nods, "I will accept this to aid my friend, Cecil, if my fellow Petals will agree."

Kiwina (BatMark subbing for Steve M)
Tuesday April 9th, 2019 8:16:27 PM
Kiwina is still suspicious but sees little recourse if the demon won't negotiate further. "I agree, Rolth, if the Petals will join us in this venture."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday April 10th, 2019 3:08:11 AM
I'm in

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday April 10th, 2019 5:28:17 AM
I still think this is a bad idea. but if you all are in, I will not leave you to do this on your own. I will reserve the right to say 'I told you so' if and when this goes sideways

Elyas shakes his head

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday April 10th, 2019 7:52:52 AM
You all seem to be right and proper brave fools, so naturally I am in. That is, if you will have me join you on this... whatever this is

Angus smiles, but doesn't let take his eyes off Aaroth, expecting treachery at any moment.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Wednesday April 10th, 2019 11:03:50 AM
As Aaroth explains the wager and the others agree his shoulder slump a bit.

"He seems to love the idea of the game so we only need play until one of us is eliminated. If we are going to play no need to give him the enjoyment of a long game. We stand together, if one is eliminated we are all going for this artifact anyway."

He pauses

"Unless there is some other incentive to extending the game."

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+10=23 ; d100=33 ; d100=58 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2019 4:18:24 PM
"I'm in, but first if I may..." Finnian pulls out his bow and a strip of cloth. He ties the cloth around his eyes and in a smooth motion he pulls back string and launches the arrow across the room. [23 to hit] "I'm ready when you are," he says grinning at Aaroth before removing the blind fold.

[ooc]Finninan has blind fighting with the bow when in competition shooting. 33 and a 58 on concealment so I made it either way, but for future reference do we do high or low is a success when roll a d100

Deal with a Daemon Part I (DM Dan)
Wednesday April 10th, 2019 5:49:44 PM
Tsak Rezar agrees
Finnian also takes a shot at the paper, it hitting centre point again.
Elyas has his reservations but agrees.
Rolth Niheow agrees, as long as all of the Petals do.
Kiwina also agrees, assuming the rest of the Petals d.
Falco Ambersier attempts to just have one person play, and if lost they will all retrieve the artifact anyway.
Angus Macgrump offers to join and fill in a member of the party.

Aaroth smiles, and waves his hand at Finnian.

“I made no wager with you.”

He sits down at the table, and indicates the two seats.

“Two of you must begin with me.”

He looks at Falco. “ How about if just one of you beat me, then you will be free to go, how does that sound as an incentive to continue?”

He smiles predatorially.

“Now, the rules of the game are simple. There are 8 cards that can be dealt, 1, 2, 3, Jack, Queen, King, 7 and 8. We will have one round of exchanging cards as needed. Then it is the person with the best hand in the same manner as poker. With a round of betting both before and after exchange. The slight exception is this, you must always have one hand on the table, and for every seven or eight you have in your final hand, you will receive a slap from another player. After five slaps, you are eliminated. How does that sound to you?”

Assuming you agree he deals out 5 cards to each player. You have a total of 20 chips for each player.

((OoC: Roll 5 d8s, each one corresponds to the card you recieve, in the order specified. (So 4, 5 and 6s are the face cards). Then place your bet. We will try to get this done as quickly as possible, so please roll and replacement cards as well. Format your posts like this -
First hand - (2, 2, Q, Q, 7) Bet - 4 Chips.
Second hand - (2, 2, J, Q, Q,) Bet - 5 Chips.

That way we can run through the hands more quickly, and resolve a full hand every post.))

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2019 7:27:46 PM
(1,3,7,2,J) Bet - 6 chips
(K,2,K,1,3) Bet - 8 chips
Tsak is as unsure of this as everyone else, but decides to jump right in and get it over with.

(OOC not 100% on how this works, is my best hand K,K,J,3,3?)

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=13 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2019 9:42:40 PM
"Only two of us at a time? I'll wait, then, until I have a better idea what I'm doing," Kiwina says, watching the game intently (perception = 13).

"Say, Aaroth -- why not just offer to trade us the Herald for this item you want?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2019 10:04:37 PM
"Ok, I'm in. How about you other Petals watch to make sure no one cheats."

First hand (2,2,1,3,3) Bet 2 chips
Second hand (2,Q,7,3,3) Bet 2 chips

"Hey Tsak, give me a slap, will ya" He doesn't want to get slapped by a demon!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2019 7:21:09 AM
Feeling that the odds must be in their favor with the new offer Falco nods.

"Well that gives us better odds in an honest game."

He gets so excited he almost sits down before the first two have played.

{ooc: I forgot it was two at a time and two already rolled. I will save these rolls.}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.
5, 3, 1, 4, 7

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=19 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2019 8:10:04 AM
Angus moves around to behind Aaroth in order to keep an eye on him. Angus is watching for any sudden moves or changes to Aaroth's cards.

(Perception = 19)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=14 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2019 10:12:40 AM
Elyas stands opposite of Angus, recognizing what the half orc is working on doing. Elyas spent most of his childhood around con artists, card players and cheats, so he knows what to look for.
perception = 14

[ooc: unfortunately I don't have any actual bonuses to add to this sort of roll, but thematically it fits for Elyas]

Deal with a Daemon Part II (DM Dan) 25d8=101 ; ((d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ;)) ((d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ;))((d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; ))((d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; ))((d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ;))d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2019 5:16:00 PM
Tsak Rezar sits down and begins betting.
Finnian watches the game.
Elyas tries to keep an eye out for cheating
Rolth Niheow sits down and begins playing.
Kiwina waits behind, watching to try and learn.
Falco Ambersier almost tries to add an extra seat.
Angus Macgrump keeps a close eye on Aaroth.

Aaroth bets 3 chips to begin with then 5 more. ((Final hand - 3,3, 5, 5, 6 - Two pair))

The second player bets 2 chips, then 2 more ((Final hand - 3, 3, 3, 4, 5 - Three of a Kind))

The third players bets 2 chips, then 2 more ((Final hand - 1, 1, 2, 4, 5 - One pair))

The fourth player bets 2 chips, then 2 more ((Final Hand - 3, 3, 4, 5, 8 - One pair, one slap!))

The fifth player bets 2 chips, then 2 more ((Final hand - 3, 3, 4, 5, 8 - One pair, one slap!))

((Ooc: Sorry I didn't make it completely clear, it's like Yahtzee or Five Card Draw, so you keep some cards from one hand to the next, you can discard and redraw any number of them.))

Aaroth smiles as although he loses some chips, two of the other players have received a couple of slaps.

Tsak gets a two pair, but still loses out, some of his chips going to the drunk next to Aaroth, who got three of a kind.

Rolth is promptly slapped by one of the other players who is clearly drunk, and hits him so hard he falls off the chair (Take 1 point of non lethal damage).

Tsak has 6 chips left.

Rolth has 16.

Aaroth has 12

Drunk 1 has 60, having got a big pot.

Drunks 2 and 3 have only 16 remaining each.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=20 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2019 8:08:02 PM
Kiwina is confused by the betting. Not everyone contributes the same thing. There seems to be no incentive to bet high, yet Aaroth did so. (Sense motive = 20)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 35/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=2 ; d100=17 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2019 8:57:18 PM
Rolth picks himself up, smiles a wickedly toothy bardbarian smile at the drunk, and plays another hand.

First hand (2,5,7,2,3) Bet 1 chip
Second hand (2,4,8,6,2) Bet 1 chip

Pair of twos, and a slap. Sigh. If he gets a chance to slap the guy who slapped him, he will :)

(Ignore the d100 roll, that was an accident)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Thursday April 11th, 2019 11:02:24 PM
Finnian continues to watch and holds back a chuckle as Rolth takes a slap, but quickly remembers that he is supposed to be rooting for him not against him.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday April 12th, 2019 3:11:11 AM
Elyas is also confused by the betting. payout not being related to amount bet makes for strange odds. he is also unclear if there is a fold option if you don't like your hand enough to bet and don't want to lose chips or get slapped

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ;
Friday April 12th, 2019 4:15:37 PM
First hand (8,J,K,K,K) bet 2
Second hand (Q,2,J,Q,8) bet 2

Tsak tries to set himself for the inevitable slaps, and hopes his 3 kings is enough to get him a decent pool of chips.

Deal with a Daemon Part III (DM Dan) d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d100=50 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ;
Friday April 12th, 2019 7:24:38 PM
Tsak Rezar gets a hand of 3 kings, betting 4 chips
Finnian laughs at Rolth’s misfortune. Twice actually.
Elyas seems a bit unsure about the betting.
Rolth Niheow minimises his betting, getting a hand of a pair of 2s, and betting 2 chips.
Kiwina tries to tell what Aaroth is up to.
Falco Ambersier watches the game continue
Angus Macgrump watches the game continue.

((OoC: Just to be clear, when you roll a first hand, you must keep at least one of those cards, but may re-roll up to four of them. The cards you end up with after the re-roll are your FINAL HAND, and it must be stuck to. I’m sorry if this wasn’t clear before. An example - First hand rolled - 1, 1, 2, 3, 4. Player decides to keep all the cards, but re-roll one of the 1s, giving him a final hand of 1, 2, 3, 4, J. i.e. four of the cards are the same, and only 6d8s would have been rolled. If this is unclear, please e-mail me and I’ll try to clear it up some more.))

Aaroth gets (1, 1, 1, 2, 2,) as his final hand, betting 3 chips, then a further 3 chips. (Full house)

Drunk 1 gets (3, 7, 7, 8, 8) as his final hand, betting 1 chip, then 1 chip, and is immediately slapped by Rolth, Aaroth and the other two drunks. (Two pair, but four slaps), and is knocked to the ground, where he remains for a few moments drinking another beer before sitting up and rejoining the game. His face is already beginning to welt up.

Drunk 2 gets (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) as his final hand, betting 3 chips, then 3 more chips.

Drunk 3 gets (1, 1, 2, 4, 5) as his final hand,betting 2 chips then 1 chip.

The pot stands at 23 chips, which all go to Aaroth as he wins the hand.

Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: {Aaroth is betting in an attempt to get others to bet higher. There does appear to be some reason behind it, but it is not clear at this stage. }

Aaroth chuckles.

“Ah it seems my friend here…” he refers to Drunk 1 “... is perhaps not too long for this game. If he is eliminated by losing all his chips, then he is out. If he is eliminated by slaps i.e. he reaches being slapped five times, his chips are split between the rest of us evenly, with the remainder going to the person with the fewest.”

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=21 ;
Friday April 12th, 2019 8:18:37 PM
Angus will keep an eye on the drunks to see if they are "playing honest" or somehow helping Aaroth.

(Perception = 21)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ;
Friday April 12th, 2019 8:51:45 PM
Tsak only has 2 chips left, he bets one on each hand...

First hand (1,1,2,3,3) bet 1 chip.
keep the two pairs and replace the 2 with... an 8 d'oh.

Second hand (1,1,3,3,8) bet 1 chip

If Tsak doesn't win then he takes his slaps and relinquishes his seat at the table.
Hopefully his losses have provided another Petal with a better understanding of what will be required to beat Aaroth.

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=18 ; d20+6=13 ;
Friday April 12th, 2019 10:14:10 PM
Kiwina continues to focus on what Aaroth is doing. (Perception = 18, sense motive = 13)

Since Aaroth said only one of the party had to win for all to go free, he clearly believes he will win.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=15 ;
Saturday April 13th, 2019 12:47:04 AM
Elyas tries to keep his eye on the cards, watching for tricks. he focuses on the dealer (is Aaroth dealing, or is there another person handling the cards?)

perception = 15

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 35/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+2=5 ;
Saturday April 13th, 2019 11:28:38 AM
Rolth gamely keeps playing.

First Hand (3,7,6,3,2) bet 2 chips
Second Hand (3,3,4,3,K) bet 4 chips

Three of a kind!

He is also keeping an eye out for cheating and trying to sense what Aaroth is up to.

Perception = 27, Sense Motive = 5

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=18 ;
Monday April 15th, 2019 7:04:30 AM
Falco continues to watch what is going on. He is keenly interested in how many chips each player has and how many you start with.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.
5, 3, 1, 4, 7

Deal with a Daemon Part IV (DM Dan) d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d100=67 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ;
Monday April 15th, 2019 7:28:07 PM
Tsak Rezar plays his last couple of hands. To see the outcome.
Finnian
Elyas watches the cards, and keeps a note of what’s going on.
Rolth Niheow continues to play, getting a better hand, also keeping an eye out for if Aaroth is cheating.
Kiwina tries to see if Aaroth is cheating Highlight to display spoiler: {He doesn’t appear to be cheating, he is relying heavily on his better understanding of the rules}
Falco Ambersier is trying to learn the game.
Angus Macgrump watches the drinks get slapped around, falling off chairs, clearly enjoying themselves, and not very good at the game.

Aaroth gets two pair ((2, 3, 3, J, J,)) Having bet 2 chips, then another 2 chips.

Drunk 1 gets ((1, 5, 6, 6, 7)) Having bet 2 chips then 1 chip, and immediately gets slapped very hard by Rolth, knocking him off his seat, and out of the game for good.

Drunk 2 gets ((1, 1, 2, 6, 6,)) Having bet 1 chip, then 2 chips.

Drunk 3 gets ((1, 5, 6, 8, 8)) Having bet 2 chips, then 1 chip, immediately receiving two slaps from the drunk and from Aaroth.

Rolth wins the pot! He gains 21 Chips.

Drunk 1 goes out, meaning his lot of chips (57!!) get divided evenly amongst all remaining players, with the remainder that cannot be divided going to the player(s) with the least.

You need to add two more Petals to the game.

The chip totals stand at

Aaroth - 38
Rolth - 44 (1 slap)
Drunk 2 - 19
Drunk 3 - 19 (2 slaps)
New Petal - 29
New Petal - 29

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ;
Monday April 15th, 2019 7:58:08 PM
Might as well, thinks Kiwina, although he had somehow understood there would be two Petals in at a time.

First Hand (3,1,2,1,5) bet 1 chip
Exchanges the 2, 3, and 5.
Second Hand (1,1,3,6,5) bet 1 chip

One pair.. Not hot. 27 chips remain.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday April 15th, 2019 8:28:50 PM
Tsak, having played his part, orders an ale and settles in to await the outcome.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=15 ; d20+7=24 ;
Monday April 15th, 2019 9:00:05 PM
Angus keeps watching, focusing this time back on Aaroth

(Perception = 15 ; Sense Motive = 24 )

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 35/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d20+10=20 ;
Monday April 15th, 2019 10:08:00 PM
Rolth keeps at it, even if he suspects that he is being suckered by Aaroth into raising the stakes.

First hand = K,7,7,2,3 bet 1 chip
Second hand = K,1,4,4,7 bet 1 chip and get a slap!

Oof, I'm not sure I'm getting the hang of this! Gotta keep a close eye on that cheater...

(Perception = 20)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ;
Tuesday April 16th, 2019 3:46:50 AM
Elyas calmly sits down behind one of the open stacks of chips and waves for cards to be dealt.
first hand = 1,2,5,8,8
Elyas almost sighs when he sees two 8s in his first hand. but glancing around at the number of petals left, and knowing the best option would be to goad Aaroth into losing some chips, Elyas goes for a ballsy play. he keeps both 8s and draws 2 more cards, looking right at Aaroth as he pushes in 5 chips.
new hand = 2,2,8,8,8. Elyas pushes in another 10 chips and braces for the slapping.

14 chips remaining

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Tuesday April 16th, 2019 7:15:11 AM

Getting into the idea of playing the game Falco is a little slow to get one of the open seats. Still, he thinks that all may not be lost and the petals could get out of this without the quest.

_______________________________
1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.
5, 3, 1, 4, 7

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Tuesday April 16th, 2019 12:01:26 PM
Finnian moves up next to Falco and whispers. Have you picked up on a strategy yet? All we have to do is beat him, not all the rest.

Deal with a Daemon Part V (DM Dan) d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ;
Tuesday April 16th, 2019 5:50:33 PM
Tsak Rezar settles down for a drink, watching the game unfold no that he is out of it.
Finnian moves to see if Falco has any insight to share.
Elyas joins and immediately bets 15 chips, however, he has a full house!
Rolth Niheow ends with a pair and a slap, putting 2 chips on the pair.
Kiwina joins the game, betting only a pair of chips on a pair.
Falco Ambersier tries to get to a seat, but is beaten there by his allies.
Angus Macgrump pays attention to Aaroth Highlight to display spoiler: {Aaroth seems unusually confident in the game. Despite the apparent effect of chance, but you cannot see him cheating.}

Aaroth smiles widely as more Petals sit down. He doesn’t seem too bothered by the fact his chip pile isn’t the biggest. He is unfazed by Elyas’ large bets, almost finding them amusing.

Aaroth bets 3 chips, then bets a further 6, ((Final hand - 1, 2, 3, J, Q))

Drunk 2 bets 2 chips, then another 2, ((Final hand - 3, J, Q, K, K))

Drunk 3 bets 4 chips, then goes all in on the second round ((Final hand - K, K, K, 8, 8))

The pot stands at 49 chips, and both Elyas and Drunk 3 get full houses, Elyas is immediately slapped by both drunks and Aaroth, incredibly hard, knocking him from his seat (take 3 non lethal damage). Drunk 3 is slapped by Elyas and Aaroth, knocking him out of his chair where he just laughs and orders another ale.

Elyas and Drunk 3 split the pot, with the odd going to the player of the two with the least number of chips (Drunk 3).

The chip totals stand at

Aaroth - 29
Rolth - 42 (2 slaps)
Drunk 2 - 15
Drunk 3 - 25 (4 slaps)
Kiwina - 27
Elyas - 39 (3 slaps)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday April 16th, 2019 6:37:48 PM
Angus keeps watching Aaroth, not seeing any cheating. "maybe its just strategy?" thinks Angus.

"One could possibly win by simply playing conservatively and patiently while never keeping 7s or 8s in one's hand. You would only have to outlast the others, let the others get slapped out "

Angus goes over to Finnian and Falco and as quietly as possible whispers this observation to them.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 35/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ;
Tuesday April 16th, 2019 7:11:55 PM
Rolth sees Angus pick up on his method and smiles to himself as Angus goes to inform some of the others. He says aloud, "Well, Aaroth, it's practically magical how you never seem to draw bad cards and get slapped. He gives a significant glance at the party's spellcasters who aren't currently playing. Then he keeps playing.

First hand: 2,7,4,2,3 bet 2 chips
Second hand: 2,1,4,2,3 bet 2 chips

Pair of twos! But no slaps...

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ;
Tuesday April 16th, 2019 7:48:32 PM
Wow, Kiwina likes this hand.

First Hand (5,7,5,7,5) bet 1 chip
Nevertheless, he thinks the potential of another 5 worth risking a full house that includes 2 slaps.
Second Hand (5,5,5,2,7) bet 1 chip

Three of a kind... Wrong call... 25 chips remain.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ;
Wednesday April 17th, 2019 12:20:31 AM
head spinning from the slapping, Elyas decides to play a bit more conservatively now that he has a decent pile of chips, looking to just avoid slaps.
first hand = 1,3,Q,K,K. Elyas bets 1.
He trades no cards, betting another 1.

37 chips now in front of Elyas

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5
Wednesday April 17th, 2019 10:53:57 AM
Assuming there is not a written or cultural prohibition on it Falco casts detect magic and focuses on the card game. Other then that he waits his turn.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.
5, 3, 1, 4, 7

Deal with a Daemon Part VI (DM Dan) d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ;
Wednesday April 17th, 2019 5:29:06 PM
Tsak Rezar watches.
Finnian watches.
Elyas begins playing a slow game, apparently matching Aaroth’s style.
Rolth Niheow tries to pass a secret message to his allies in plain sight.
Kiwina decides he has a good hand.
Falco Ambersier casts detect magic and gets Highlight to display spoiler: {There is nothing magical about the deck Aaroth is using, or Aaroth himself apparently.}
Angus Macgrump keeps an eye on Aaroth, thinking that perhaps no cheating is going on after all.

((OoC: Sorry, the question was asked but I failed to answer. Aaroth is dealing))

Aaroth bets 2 chips, then a further 2. He ends with a full House 1s full of Kings ((1, 1, 1, K, K))

Drunk 2 bets 2 chips, then another 2 chips, but ends on King high ((1, 2, 3, Q, K))

Drunk 3 bets 1 chip, then another 1 chip, he ends with three of a kind! But a single, and final slap card ((1, 1, 1, 3, 8)) and is immediately slapped so hard by Aaroth he rolls out of his chair and away. His remaining chips (23) are divided amongst all of you, giving you all a bonus of 3 chips, except drunk 2 who gets the remaining 5 as he has the fewest chips.

Another petal needs to join. As Aaroth wins the hand with a full house… though at least none of the petals got another slap...

The chip totals stand at

Aaroth - 46
Rolth - 32 (2 slaps)
Drunk 2 - 19
Kiwina - 28
Elyas - 30 (3 slaps)
New Petal - 23

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 35/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ;
Wednesday April 17th, 2019 8:24:01 PM
Rolth quickly takes the deck of cards with one hand. "Ah, but we are being unfair to you, Aaroth. You must take a break and allow us to take our own turns dealing, moving clockwise, if I am recalling the rules of Taur Isle pudding correctly. Being next in order, Rolth will use one hand to take the deck and deal the appropriate number of cards to each remaining player, including himself.

First hand 8,2,7,8,2 bet 2 chips
Second hand 4,2,5,7,2 bet 1 chip

One pair and a slap!

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ;
Wednesday April 17th, 2019 11:02:01 PM

First Hand (3,5,6,7,8) bet 1 chip

Kiwina wonders about trying for a straight, in which case he should ditch the 8 and hope for a 4. But he still hasn't figured out the chips, so decides just to try to avoid slaps. He exchanges the 7 and 8.

Second Hand (3,4,5,6,8) bet 1 chip

Well, he won't win the hand... 26 chips remain.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=21 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ;
Thursday April 18th, 2019 12:06:48 AM
Elyas raises an eyebrow at a second full house from Aaroth. it seems unlikely that he could be that lucky to have 2 full houses and no slaps in such a short game so far. He focuses a little less on his cards while trying just to avoid slaps, and tries to watch Aaroth a little closer
perception roll (add in a hero point for an extra plus 4) = 25

first hand: 1,2,3,K,8 bet 1
second hand, drop the 8: 1,1,2,3,K. bet 1
(can I bet 0/fold on the second round, or do I have to bet at least 1?)

current chip count: 37

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday April 18th, 2019 4:04:09 AM
Tsak is perturbed that Aaroth has no slaps yet, but he sees the Petals change their play style to settle in for the long haul. Now why didn't I think of that?
The half-orc is beginning to wander if the Aaroth creature has some sort of 'luck' ability that it relies on, along with obviously a deeper understanding of the games it plays.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=18 ;
Thursday April 18th, 2019 6:51:18 AM
Having conversed with the others, Angus plans to watch Aaroth as he deals the cards. Not only to see if he is palming cards with his hands, but also if he is doing anything shady with his tentacles.

(Perception = 18)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ;
Thursday April 18th, 2019 8:17:25 AM
Seeing the need for a new player Finnian decides that it is his turn. He orders one last drink and purifies it before sitting down to play.

He is dealt (1,2,J,,K,K) he bets 1 and holds all of his cards.
Final hand 1,2,J,K,K bet 1 chip

Current chips = 18

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d20+9=21 ;
Thursday April 18th, 2019 9:05:42 AM
Falco joins the table at this point.

"Sorry I was not sure if the fellow on the floor was out or just slapped silly."

He draws his first set of cards as he puts down 5 chips. As they play he watches for any sign of stacking the deck or card counting.

5, 3, 1, 4, 7

After dropping the four, five and seven he draws some new and bets one more chip.

1, 3, 3, 7, 8

Total bet 6.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Chips: 14

Deal with a Daemon Part VII (DM Dan) d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ;
Thursday April 18th, 2019 7:29:31 PM
Tsak Rezar thinks about the possibility of luck manipulation happening somewhere.
Finnian sits down to join in, playing his first hand!
Elyas starts debating if Aaroth has other tricks up his sleeve.
Rolth Niheow decides to begin dealing, taking the deck from Aaroth, attempting to bluff the rules.
Kiwina tries a gamble, but it doesn’t pay off.
Falco Ambersier also joins the table. Bringing the all the Petals into the game or having had played.
Angus Macgrump tries to get a closer look at Aaroth, but with him no longer dealing the cards he seems to miss it. Highlight to display spoiler: {You think you caught something in the last round Aaroth dealt, while he doesn’t seem to be cheating, like palming cards, there is something odd in the way he deals, as if he knows what cards are going to come up.}

((You must bet at least 1 Chip on each round.))

Aaroth shrugs when Rolth takes the cards, shuffles them and deals them.

He bets 2 chips, then a further 2 chips. ((3, J, J, J, K))

Drunk 2 bets 2 chips, then 2 more chips (1, 2, 3, 4, 8)) and immediately gets slapped by Aaroth, who looks glaring at Rolth to slap Kiwina and Elyas to slap Rolth (Both please take 1 point of Non Lethal). Aaroth then slaps Falco once and looks at Finnian to slap him again (Falco, take 2 non lethal damage)

Falco and Kiwina please read - Highlight to display spoiler: {Aaroth isn’t palming cards or anything like that, but he definitely is doing something odd… as he’s not earned a single slap yet. Perhaps closer attention will tell you what?}

Elyas and Rolth please read - Highlight to display spoiler: {Aaroth isn’t palming cards or anything like that, but seems to be able to avoid slap Cards, however with Rolth dealing it will be harder to tell exactly how he’s doing it…}

However Aaroth wins the pot of 23 Chips with 3 of a Kind!

The chip totals stand at

Aaroth - 69
Rolth - 29 (2 slaps)
Drunk 2 - 19 (1 slap)
Kiwina - 26 (1 slap)
Elyas - 37 (3 slaps)
Finnian - 21 --- (Don’t forget you got 3 extra chips for the player who went out on Slaps)
Falco - 14 (2 slaps)

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=29 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ;
Thursday April 18th, 2019 8:09:12 PM
Kiwina watches as the deck is passed to the next player. . . Looks like that's Drunk 2, which will be entertaining to watch.

"Cousin," he says to a spot above his left shoulder, "you like games. Have you figured this one out?" Kiwina watches Aaroth's cards carefully (perception = 29).

First Hand (5,5,6,7,8) bet 1 chip

Kiwina again wonders about trying for a straight. He doesn't know how good that would be, but he'd have two more slaps. He trades the 7 and 8 -- for a pair of 8's.

Second Hand (5,5,6,8,8) bet 1 chip

Well, that didn't work... 24 chips remain.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=23 ;
Thursday April 18th, 2019 9:47:01 PM

Angus looks at the backs of the cards themselves and tries to determine if they are marked.

"Either the cards are marked or he can see them somehow, like looking over their shoulders" Angus thinks.

(Sense Motive = 23)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d20+5=18 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ;
Thursday April 18th, 2019 10:02:42 PM
Rolth eyes the cards suspiciously, as it is literally unbelievable the kind of luck Aaroth is having. Unbelievable, hmm, I wonder... Throughout this round, including the final reveal, Rolth peers closely at the cards in his hand and around the table, trying to see through any potential illusion that might be masking the true results.

WILL Save = 18

First hand 1,6,5,1,6 bet 2 chips
Second hand 1,6,5,1,6 bet 3 chips

Two pair 1s and 6s

(OOC, I think Rolth actually has 3 slaps against him, not 2.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ;
Friday April 19th, 2019 7:44:53 AM
Elyas can't help but groan at his first hand
2,3,7,8,8
He drops the high cards but draws two more 8s

After taking his slaps elyas walks out of the room in frustration. Once outside he casts see invisibility on himself before coming back, checking for anything new he sees now

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ;
Friday April 19th, 2019 8:29:40 AM
Finnian draws a rough hand and only bets 1 chip. He slides 3 cards back and draws up to replace them.

(7,3,8,1,3) bet 1
(7,K,1,3,3) bet 1

With a pair of 3s and a slap coming his way he tosses in another chip and steels himself for the incoming slap.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+9=10 ; d20+9=26 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ;
Friday April 19th, 2019 9:55:09 AM
{Perception: 10! - Hero Point Re-roll - Perception: 26}

Falco fixes his unblinking eyes on Aaroth as the cards are dealt, he only looks away long enough to quickly glance at his cards. There is a subtlety to what he is doing, some trickery. I need to work this out. See how he is tilting the odds. Still keeping his eyes on their opponents hands he pushes in three chips in total.

Draw: 3,5,5,6, 7 - Discard 3 and 7
Final Hand: 5,5,5,6,6

_______________________________
1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.

Chips: 11

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday April 19th, 2019 10:58:40 AM
As he sits nursing his ale, Tsak wonders if Aaroth can somehow 'see' with his tentacles. Perhaps they are sensitive or perceptive in some way.

Deal with a Daemon Part VIII (DM Dan) d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ;
Friday April 19th, 2019 6:03:11 PM
Tsak Rezar thinks Aaroth may have some extra senses.
Finnian continues playing and gets a slap for his trouble
Elyas plays, but gets another couple of slaps and so is knocked out the game.
Rolth Niheow attempts to look through an illusion Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see no illusions on the card.}
Kiwina speaks to his ancestors to try and get help.
Falco Ambersier pays incredibly close attention to Aaroth.
Angus Macgrump tries to pay closer attention to Aaroth Highlight to display spoiler: {Without seeing Aaroth deal again you cannot get any more information, however, he is clearly very calm.}

Aaroth gets two pair, betting 2 chips, then 1 chip. ((1, 1, 3, K, K))

Drunk 2 bets 2 chips, then 2 more chips. ((1, J, Q, Q, K))

The pot is won by Falco! With a full house. Aaroth doesn’t seem to be worried at all, after all, he does have the largest pile of chips, and the fewest slaps. He gets 14 Chips! However, Elyas gets slapped out the game and his chips are evenly divided between the remaining players, and Finnian gets his first slap from Aaroth.

The chip totals stand at

Aaroth - 71
Rolth - 29 (3 slaps)
Drunk 2 - 20 (1 slap)
Kiwina - 29 (3 slap)
Finnian - 23 (1 slap)
Falco - 31 (2 slaps)
New Petal - 25

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+2=6 ; d20+10=22 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ;
Saturday April 20th, 2019 11:38:52 AM
"Cousin was fond of games and practical jokes."

Kiwina is next in line to deal, but after taking the deck and staring at it for a moment he pauses. He starts to pass it on to Finnian , decides against that, and clumsily shuffles the deck. (Dex roll = 6, the cards get scattered over the table) "Sorry, I've never done this before," he apologizes while he gathers the cards (perception = 22, as far as the scattered cards go, did roughly the same number of each turn face up? Is the deck new or worn?).

Once the deck is back together, Kiwina deals slowly and carefully so as not to make another mistake.

First Hand (1,2,4,5,8) bet 1 chip

Kiwina again wonders about trying for a straight. He doesn't need to understand the odds or rewards to trade the 8 -- for a 3.

Second Hand (1,2,3,4,5) bet 1 chip

For once that worked... what does oit do for him? 27 chips remain.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday April 21st, 2019 4:17:48 AM
As he sits and watches Tsak tries to recall the words of the Purple Duke. Did he actually say that Aaroth was wanted for cheating. Perhaps the ways and means are known by others? Even if the petals can't prove anything here and now maybe they can still present the demon to the Lord and have the bet declared null.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d20+10=16 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ;
Sunday April 21st, 2019 8:42:14 PM
Rolth smiles predatorily at Aaroth. He is inwardly pleased that this game is of no consequence. We have permission from the Duke to capture Aaroth, despite his protestations of innocence. We agreed to play under duress, which in Rolth's mind absolves the Petals of any responsibility to carry out anything untoward on behalf of Aaroth. Aaroth will not be able to determine the location of the artifact that he seeks while he rots in the Duke's prison. And if he is dead because he resisted arrest, well, game over, right?

Thus satisfied, he keeps playing, trying to see whether we can get more clues to Aaroth's tricks. He looks for marked cards, Aaroth hiding cards up his sleeves or in tentacles, and any other such antics.

(Perception = 16)

First hand = 2,3,6,6,7 bet 1 chip
Second hand = 2,3,6,6,6 bet 4 chips

Three of a kind!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ;
Monday April 22nd, 2019 6:59:19 AM
Falco has little reaction to winning the pot, after all the chips really don't mean much. He slides in two chips like last time and waits for the cards. He discards 1 card, pushing in 1 more chip.

{Hand 1: 1,1, 3, 3, 6}
{Hand 2: 1, 1, 3, 3, 4}
{3 Chips}

He thinks he will not win the hand but should get no slaps at least. If he has worked out this game at all.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=6 ;
Monday April 22nd, 2019 11:34:49 AM
Elyas sits back and watches the others play, trying to keep an eye on aaroth, but so far not having much luck there
perception =6

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ;
Monday April 22nd, 2019 2:04:35 PM
Finnian draws another hand (1,2,K,3,3) he bets 3 chips and decides to draw again.

(3,3,2,2,J) he bets another 3 and waits to see the results confident that at the very least he won't be getting slapped.

Deal with a Daemon Part IX (DM Dan) d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ;
Monday April 22nd, 2019 6:46:23 PM
Tsak Rezar mulls over whether they actually need to catch Aaroth cheating or not.
Finnian plays his hand, and avoids being slapped
Elyas pays close attention but sees nothing.
Rolth Niheow realises the game is fairly pointless anyway.
Kiwina tries to avoid getting a slap. Highlight to display spoiler: {Some of the cards do look slightly different, though it is a new deck, you think you notice some slight marking on a couple of the cards, but would need to be able to investigate when there’s not a game happening.}
Falco Ambersier also tries to avoid slaps
Angus Macgrump watches

Aaroth ends on 1, 2, 2, 3, J, managing to avoid getting slapped four times in a single hand, and bets a total of 3

The Drunk remaining gets 1, 2, K, K, K! Three of a kind betting a total of 8 chips

The pot is 36, won in a split pot between Rolth and the remaining drunk!

The chip totals stand at

Aaroth - 68
Rolth - 57 (3 slaps)
Drunk 2 - 30 (1 slap)
Kiwina - 27 (3 slap)
Finnian - 17 (1 slap)
Falco - 28 (2 slaps)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=23 ; d20+7=20 ;
Monday April 22nd, 2019 7:57:19 PM
Angus is getting twitchy as he is not sure exactly what he should do next. He absent-mindedly checks his weapons as he scans the table. Although he didn't work at this establishment, he had heard of Aaroth by description, though not by name. He is trying to remember any rumors or stories that he had heard from others in town that might help him in watching the Octopus-man-thing.

(Knowledge local = 23; Perception = 20)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d20+10=13 ; d20+2=12 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ;
Monday April 22nd, 2019 8:24:07 PM
Rolth decides to get chatty as he plays. Perhaps Aaroth will become cross and make a mistake. "So, Aaroth, some have called you a demon. Are you in fact an outsider from the lower planes, or is that just a loose appellation bestowed upon you? If not a demon, what sort of creature are you in fact, and where do you hail from? I for one have never seen the like."

Perception = 13
Sense Motive = 12

First hand (1,5,6,4,1) bet one chip
Second hand (1,5,6,4,1) bet one chip

Pair of ones! Hah, beat that!

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday April 22nd, 2019 10:07:52 PM
"Wait a second!, Kiwina says. "You're saying three of a kind beats five in a row? That's not what Cousin told me."

He glares at Aaroth, taking no cards.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 6:28:32 AM
Tsak notices Angus looking a little twitchy. He sidles over (seems appropriate) and pats the dude reassuringly on the shoulder.
As an aside Don't worry, nothing bad will happen until after Rolth has stirringly speechified, then he'll get really angry and he and Kiwina will stomp everything they can reach. We're just here to clean up any mess that tries to get in their way.
With these calming words bestowed he makes his way back to his beer...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ;
Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 7:10:18 AM
As the cards are dealt Falco listens to Rolths question and, despite not wanting to be friendly cannot help but to add a question of his own.

"Would you be some sort of beastfolk? Changed by the power of the Sar?" There is probably a bit too much hope in the question. He bets 3 on the first draw and an additional 2 on the second.

{Hand 1: 2, 2, 5, 6, 8}
{Final Hand: 2, 2, 4, 5, 5}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=12 ;
Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 11:56:01 AM
Elyas isn't sure what to do next. He is out, and knows something fishy is going on with this Aaroth, but hasn't been able to catch him doing anything wrong yet. he sits back and watches, frustrated that he hasn't come up with any more ideas yet
perception = 12

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ;
Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 4:20:25 PM
He draws and bets 5,then turns in 1 card.
(Q,Q,K,K,7) bet 5

Gah, he redraws a 7 and is stuck with the same hand. He only bets 1
(Q,Q,K,K,7) 1

Deal with a Daemon Part X (DM Dan) d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d100=67 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ;
Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 6:53:18 PM
Tsak Rezar tires to ensure Angus doesn’t jump the gun.
Finnian attempts to turn a bad hand good, but simply ends with another bad hand.
Elyas simply tries to watch more closely, Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that the cards seem very new}
Rolth Niheow tries to find out more about Aaroth
Kiwina notices a slight discrepancy.
Falco Ambersier also queries Aaroth’s history.
Angus Macgrump Highlight to display spoiler: {You remember hearing stories of Aaroth that he was unbeatable in gambling houses. There were always rumours of him stacking the deck somehow, but no-one ever figured out how he did it.}

Aaroth nods at Kiwina’s statement.

“You are correct, I apologise, I misread your cards. Allow me to fix it.” DC 16 Sense Motive, if you succeed - Highlight to display spoiler: {He’s telling the truth}

He takes chips from Rolth and the Drunk, and awards them to Kiwina, and deals Kiwina a hand. Kiwina’s final hand is ((3, J, Q, Q, 8)) ((I have assumed a bet of only 2 chips))

Aaroth bets five chips, then a further three, ending with a hand of ((2, 2, 3, J, K))

The Drunk bets 6 chips then a further 6

The pot is 35, won in by the Drunk!

The chip totals stand at

Aaroth - 60
Rolth - 37 (3 slaps)
Drunk 2 - 35 (1 slap)
Kiwina - 61 (4 slap)
Finnian - 11 (1 slap)
Falco - 23 (2 slaps)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=5 ;
Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 9:36:45 PM
Rolth harrumphs when he gets no answers, but keeps playing.

first hand 3,4,8,5,3 bet 1 chip
2nd hand 3,4,5,5,3, bet 2 chips

two pair, no slaps :)

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=21 ; d20+10=24 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ;
Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 11:43:51 PM
(Sense motive = 21)

Kiwina makes a mental note to talk more about Cousin. People seem to listen to him.

Kiwina watches the cards again, trying to figure out what was strange when he was dealing. Is the deal back to Aaroth yet? (Perception = 24)

First Hand (1,4,5,8,8) bet 1 chip

He trades the 8's -- for a pair of 8's.

Second Hand (1,3,4,4,5) bet 1 chip

One pair... 59 chips remain.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=17 ;
Wednesday April 24th, 2019 4:04:55 AM
(vs spoiler=17 pass)
Tsak cant figre Aaroth out, or how he wins. He sits watching, starting to think about what might happen next.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+8=26 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d20+9=11 ;
Wednesday April 24th, 2019 7:03:01 AM
{Sense Motive: 26}
{Perception: 11}

Falco decides to bet a little bigger though he does not think it matters. He is still at a loss as to what this fellow is going to cheat. He pushing in 10 chips in total, 5 and 5.

{Starting Hand: 2, 2, 2, 5, 8}
{Final Hand: 2, 2, 2, 3, 8}

He cannot help but give a small sigh when he discards and 8 and gets another one in return. Still three of a kind is not terrible. As always he watches their opponent but the prospect of getting slapped keeps him off focus.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=25 ;
Wednesday April 24th, 2019 10:32:40 AM
Elyas notices that the deck is very new, but suspects there may be some sort of system Aaroth is using to mark the cards. it seems unlikely that he would not receive any slaps, especially since he has not been dealing every hand.

Elyas moves towards the back of the room, trying to get a vantage point slightly behind Aaroth. he will attempt to sneak peeks at Aaroth's cards if any happen to be visible, but more importantly he is watching to see if Aaroth's hands go under the table or if he swaps cards out from any hiding spot.

perception = 25 (natural 20!)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=24 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ;
Wednesday April 24th, 2019 4:34:34 PM
He looks around the table at his friends with their rosy cheeks from enduring their slaps and then to Aroth who somehow has managed to go without ending with a 7 or 8 throughout all of these rounds. how does he do it he wonders and watches with his keen eyes as the cards are dealt.

[perception=24]

He absent mindedly bets 1 on his first hand and turns in his 7 and 8 for two more cards. Without looking at them he bets 1 more, to stay in the game, but doesn't take his eyes of of their opponent.

(2,1,7,J,8) bet 1
(2,1,J,3,J) bet 1

Deal with a Daemon Part XI (DM Dan) d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ;
Wednesday April 24th, 2019 6:13:43 PM
Tsak Rezar continues to watch closely.
Finnian again watches Aaroth closely. Highlight to display spoiler: {The deck looks incredibly new, but some of the cards, mostly Jacks, Queens and Kings, have damage to them.}
Elyas tries to watch what Aaroth is doing, Highlight to display spoiler: {While Aaroth isn’t yet dealing again, you sift through your memory and realise Aaroth is shuffling and dealing in a very odd way… he doesn’t always deal from the top to everyone. It seems he can keep some cards back or deal in a different order instead of just from the top. You also notice that despite the newness of the deck, some of the cards have slight damage on them.}
Rolth Niheow gets frustrated by the lack of answer from Aaroth, who gives him a look.
Kiwina keeps betting to keep the game going on a bit longer, giving the Petals a chance to figure out what is going on.
Falco Ambersier suffers a slap, but begins betting bigger.
Angus Macgrump continues to watch completely on edge.

The dealing hasn’t quite got around to Aaroth yet, and he looks at Rolth.

“I do not talk about where I’m from good sir, and it is ungentlemanly of you to ask so bold facedly.”

Aaroth bets 4 then a further 4, and ends his turn with a ((2, J, K, K, 7)) and is in need of a slap! Who wants to be the one to give it to him? (Roll a Dexterity Check, the person with the highest will be the one that slaps him)

The Drunk bets 5 then 10, for a total of fifteen, but ends with a ((Q, Q, K, 7, 8)) and immediately gets a slap from Aaroth that leaves a red welt on the drunks face.

The pot is 40, won in by Falco!

The chip totals stand at

Aaroth - 60 (1 slap)
Rolth - 34 (3 slaps)
Drunk 2 - 35 (3 slaps)
Kiwina - 59 (4 slap)
Finnian - 9 (1 slap)
Falco - 53 (3 slaps)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=22 ;
Wednesday April 24th, 2019 6:26:23 PM
Angus watches and listens very closely to Aaroth's reply to Rolth.

(Sense Motive = 22)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d20+2=3 ;
Wednesday April 24th, 2019 8:00:00 PM
Rolth does his best to get his slap in on Aaroth first, then continues the conversation. "Don't call me 'sir', I work for a living! And I'm soooo terribly sorry that I'm not too up on demon ettiquette. I must have missed that day in bard camp last summer. Besides, there was this super cute liontauress who...well, I digress. I suppose that if half my parentage was from the other side of the Dropoff, I'd be reluctant to talk about it too. So,hey, if you don't want to talk about it, I can live with that." Supposing that he has sufficiently antagonized Aaroth for the moment, Rolth turns back to his cards.

First hand 7,8,3,8,2 bet 1 chip
2nd hand 4,8,3, 2, 2 bet = 1 chip

a pair and a slap!

DEX check to slap Aaroth = 3

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d20+10=25 ;
Wednesday April 24th, 2019 8:11:22 PM
Kiwina decides that he is a bit far from Aaroth to deliver the slap. He settles for continuing to watch the cards, certain that he noticed something earlier and trying to puzzle it out (perception = 25).

First Hand (3,4,6,6,8) bet 1 chip
He trades the 8 for a 2.
Second Hand (2,3,4,6,6) bet 1 chip

One pair again... 57 chips remain.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday April 25th, 2019 12:42:35 AM
Tsak muses if he is allowed to deliver the slap to Aaroth, perhaps a full-stretch dive from across the room? Alas the creature might find it ungentlemanly.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+4=14 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ;
Thursday April 25th, 2019 6:57:28 AM
{Slap Roll: 14}

Falco clicks his beak as he sweeps in the chips muttering to himself.

"Ungentlemanly? Unlike taking someone hostage."

Still he pushes in 10 chips at the start and then 5 added.

{Draw: 1, 1, 1, 7, 8}
{Re-Draw: 1, 1, 1, 8, 8}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday April 25th, 2019 11:24:24 AM
Elyas quickly excuses himself from the back room for a few minutes. back in the common room he asks around for a deck of cards, first checking with the owner then just asking around. Assuming he can find one, he brings it back into the back room. when it is Aaroth's deal again, Elyas will place the new deck in front of the demon while the previous dealer is gathering the cards from the table.

My dear Aaroth, I couldn't help but notice some of the cards have been damaged. see here, these cards here have some unfortunate markings on them. I have found a new deck to be used.

as Aaroth deals, Elyas watches very carefully, loudly pointing out a misdeal when Aaroth tries to do the same thing Elyas spotted from the last time he dealt.
Oh, Aaroth, I do believe that card was meant for Finnian was it not? perhaps you have had too much to drink, but generally the deal should come from the top of the deck, should it not? perhaps you should pass the deal on to the next player who is maybe not so distracted as you.

At this point Elyas doesn't really care much about the etiquette of not butting into a game he is no longer a part of, as he is under the surface seething about the obvious cheating from Aaroth. For now he is opting to try to at least pretend to be helpful and polite, though really if this wasn't a demon of unknown strength Elyas would rather flip the table and start a fight.

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark
Thursday April 25th, 2019 6:49:44 PM
(FYI - DM post will be up later tonight.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday April 25th, 2019 11:26:59 PM
"Let's not lose the original deck, we'll want to get a good look at it."

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20=16 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d20=5 ; d20=2 ; d20=3 ; d20=19 ; d20=5 ;
Friday April 26th, 2019 1:09:47 AM
Rolth Niheow responds to Aaroth’s response by trying to anagonize the creature. His game yields a pair and a slap!
Angus Macgrump can tell that Aaroth is rather annoyed by Rolth’s response but is managing to maintain his cool. Mostly.
Kiwina has a pair. Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that Aaroth’s hands are quick, and he doesn’t always deal from the top of the deck. You also notice that despite the newness of the deck, some of the cards have slight damage on them.}
Tsak Rezar watches and considers deliver a slap to Aaroth, but realizes that since he is not playing at the table, such a slap could be considered an insult or perhaps even an unprovoked attack.
Falco Ambersier tries to insult Aaroth. His hand is excellent though. But he does get two slaps.
Elyas has been watching. In response to his concerns, Elyas seeks out a new deck of cards. He is sold one in haste for 1 gold piece. He offers the deck to Aaroth saying, “My dear Aaroth, I couldn't help but notice some of the cards have been damaged. see here, these cards here have some unfortunate markings on them. I have found a new deck to be used.”

Aaroth replies dryly, “Surely you must know that I cannot simply accept any deck offered to me. We do have rules here you know.”

He responds to the seemingly distracted and silent Finnian, ”Ah, sitting out a hand? You should know it will still cost you to sit at the table.” One of Aaroth’s tentacle reaches up and casually scoops away 2 of Finnian’s chips to the center of the table.

He deals out cards to the drunk. Dismayed at the potential slaps, the drunk bets two chips and ask for 4 more cards. He best 2 more and ends with 1,2,J, K, 7 and is soundly slapped by Aaroth.

Then Aaroth deals out his own cards. He bets 5 chips, and then take another 4 cards, betting another 10. He ends with a 1 and 4 Queens! Incredible luck! He smiles at Falco, ”Well, it seemed that whatever gods you pray to are fickle and have given their blessing to me instead.”

He scoops the chips to himself. And then two tentacles slap Falco’s feathered face as he says, ”Ahhh. Five slaps. Pity that puts you out of the game. Is there another that would take his place? Things simply don’t look good for your friend’s ship I’m afraid.”

For Falco, Highlight to display spoiler: {Falco is pretty sure something was not right with all of this.}

The drunk points at Falco, ”Ha, aha ha ha ha. Looks like the chicken lost. Ha ha ha.”

Falco’s remaining 39 chips are then distributed, with 7 chips going to the drunk and 8 chips to everyone else.

The pot is 38, won in by Aaroth!

The chip totals stand at

Aaroth - 91 (1 slap)
Rolth - 40 (4 slaps)
Drunk 2 - 42 (3 slaps)
Kiwina - 65 (4 slap)
Finnian - 15 (1 slap)
Falco - 0 (5 slaps - out)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d20+10=13 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ;
Friday April 26th, 2019 5:45:05 AM
Are there any of the purple clad Duke's proctors at this establishment, like we saw at some of the others? He will whisper to Elyas, "Elyas, this demon has no shame, but the Duke's men or the proprietor might be interested in his cheating. Perhaps you could bring them here to see."

He keeps playing in the meantime, while watching for more cheating. (Perception = 13)

First hand = 4,7,2,8,2 bet 1 chip
Second hand = 4,2,2,1,2 bet 5 chips

Three of a kind, and no slaps

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+9=23 ; d20+6=12
Friday April 26th, 2019 7:50:08 AM
{Perception: 23} {Watching next hand closely}
{Diplomacy: 12 - damn}

Falco tries to turn into the last slap in the hope that Aaroth connects with beak rather then nice soft feathers.

"You are a skilled player calamari head I will give you that." he stairs eyes unblinking "These decks, with some old and some new cards, do however make you look like a cheat." He looks at the vaiour drunks and then back to Aaroth. "Not that I would call you a cheat without proof, just saying it makes you look like a cheat. You know what I mean right? Looking like a dirty filthy cheat."

He pauses again looking to those the last the game that are not petals. [i] {Bad diplomacy roll.} [/b]

"Again, not calling you a cheat just saying it might hurt your ability to get games if people think you use a marked deck."

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d20+11=31 ;
Friday April 26th, 2019 4:48:23 PM
Finnian awakes from his stuper as the 2 chips are taken from him. He begins to protest, but instead apologizes for his day dreaming.

He bets another 1 of his chips and draws (2,1,Q,J,J) its not a good hand, but atleast he won't get slapped.

hoping to outlast the tentacled gambler her turns in another chip and keeps his hand.

He focuses on the cards that seemed warn and attempts to see how their host is making sure that he doesn't end with them and if there is any way to use it against Aaroth. (Perception = 31)

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ;
Friday April 26th, 2019 5:44:54 PM
First Hand (4,5,6,6,8) bet 1 chip
He trades the 8 for a 5.
Second Hand (4,5,5,6,6) bet 1 chip

Two pair... 63 chips remain.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=18 ;
Friday April 26th, 2019 6:16:15 PM
I see how it is Aaroth. you do not want to play with any deck other than the one you have marked. not even one purchased at a reputable gambling house. I have seen your dealing, you do not deal in the way normally accepted in a game of chance.

as Aaroth is sorting out chips from the idle Finnian and the loss of Falco, Elyas deftly scoops up hanfuls of cards. he lays them out, including the 4 queens from Aaroth. now having seen the marks on some cards and the way Aaroth shuffles he is expecting to see matching marks on the 4 queens
18 perception.

Assuming he finds what i think he will find:
It is as I thought. these four queens are marked for Aaroth to deal them to himself. I hereby call you a cheat, with these as my witness. I declare the current bet void, and Cecil's ship forfeit. Your choice Aaroth, you can cede this game and we will walk away with our friend, or we will stop this game and report to the Duke and the law enforcement. or, we can deal with this as men did in my hometown when a cheat was caught in the act. Elyas punctuates this statement by dancing a small flame in his palm.

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20+10=25 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ;
Saturday April 27th, 2019 1:35:21 AM
Finnian has a pair of jacks and bets two chips with no slaps. Highlight to display spoiler: {He sees nothing unusual. Wait - is that octopus sweating?}

Kiwina has two pair with no slaps, but only bets two chips.

Falco Ambersier is now out of the game. He watches carefully as he loudly calls Aaroth a cheat while saying he’s not calling Aaroth a cheat. Highlight to display spoiler: {Even his sharp eyes see nothing unusual. Wait - is that octopus sweating?}

Rolth Niheow is disappointed that none of Duke's representatives seem to be present. He whispers to Elyas, "Elyas, this demon has no shame, but the Duke's men or the proprietor might be interested in his cheating. Perhaps you could bring them here to see." As for the game, he has 3 of a kind and no slaps, betting a total of 6.

Elyas tells Aaroth that he is not dealing properly.

Aaroth deals cards out to the drunk who bets 5 and asks for three more cards. He bets 5 more, ending with two pair, kings high and is due a slap.

Aaroth finishes his hand, asking for three more cards and ending with three of a kind having bet a total of 10 himself. He says, ”Ah, you see. This one has won the pot, and I am due a slap.” The pot of 30 chips as is won by Rolth!.

Elyas grabs the cards and looks carefully at them. Highlight to display spoiler: {He can see that some are a bit more worn than others and marked is some way. Sure enough, some of the face cards seem to have similar marks, but they are hard to see.} ”It is as I thought. The face cards are marked for Aaroth to deal them to himself. I hereby call you a cheat, with these as my witness. I declare the current bet void, and Cecil's ship forfeit. Your choice Aaroth, you can cede this game and we will walk away with our friend, or we will stop this game and report to the Duke and the law enforcement. or, we can deal with this as men did in my hometown when a cheat was caught in the act.” Elyas punctuates this statement by dancing a small flame in his palm.

Aaroth steps back from the table as he pulls out another deck. He smiles though the tentacles as he replies, “Keep the cards if you wish. I have more. Call whatever guards you wish - I am prepared for that. Make whatever accusations justify your actions. I am prepared for that as well. Walk away from the game if you wish, but Cecil will remain in my debt.”

All attention is drawn to the table, as a few of the onlookers rise from their chairs with bottles or clubs in their hands. Aaroth steps back from the table holding the new deck.

The room is silent and tense. Then the drunk says, “Heyyy! Hey, Hey, Hey. Don quit now. Ahm na doin so bad!"

The chip totals stand at

Aaroth - 81 (2 slap)
Rolth - 64 (4 slaps)
Drunk 2 - 32 (4 slaps)
Kiwina - 63 (4 slap)
Finnian - 13 (1 slap)
Falco - 0 (5 slaps - out)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday April 27th, 2019 6:29:16 AM
Angus draws his rapier and points it at Aaroth

"CHEATER, you cost me my job! As the rules of the Duke's houses are quite clear, ALL your winnings this day are forfeit. Your best move is to leave this town and never return!

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Saturday April 27th, 2019 11:23:33 AM
Just give it up Aaroth. we offer you the best deal you're going to get. We will walk away quietly with Cecil if you'll allow it. if you want to make an issue of it, we will not be so quiet. I understand you don't fear the law. I've known many like you, you have them in your pocket I am sure.

I think, however, you underestimate who you play with. We are the 8 petaled Rose, the champions of the Taurnament, heroes of the Sargrass incident. we are known and celebrated in these islands. our word as witness naming you a cheat will make it significantly harder for you to pull any new bets with the people of this region. give up the captain and his broken ship, or lose out on the possibility of many future gambles. is that a bet you are willing to make?

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d20+6=23 ;
Sunday April 28th, 2019 8:39:30 PM
"They have a point. Some of the cards are different." Kiwina watches how Aaroth reacts to the accusations, hoping not to be caught unaware if he tries to fight (sense motive = 23).

First Hand (1,4,5,6,8) bet 1 chip
He trades the 8 for a 1.
Second Hand (1,1,4,5,6) bet 1 chip

One pair... 61 chips remain.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19)
Sunday April 28th, 2019 8:46:00 PM
Rolth moves up tp have a straight line to Aaroth, but keeps back 10' or so. "You cheat at cards in the Duke's establishments, use your trickery to steal a man's ship and enslave him, and then expect others to play some odd sort of rules that you only keep in your head. Your winning of the Herald and Cecil's service is invalidated by your cheating, and you have no just claim to any winnings here either. Admit and agree to this and perhaps you will go free. Otherwise the consequences will be on your head!"

If Aaroth makes any move to threaten anyone else, Rolth is ready to charge him. Otherwise, he will wait to see how this plays out.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero
Monday April 29th, 2019 2:48:23 PM
"Well, now I know sea-life can sweat." He calls to the others in the establishment "Whats the penalty for being a dirty cheat?"

Regardless of the answer he stairs at Aaroth, bow in hand. "Were taking the Captain it would seem calamari."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday April 29th, 2019 3:34:35 PM
Tsak moves his hand to the hilt of his sword and pivots so that he can see as much of the room as possible. He is prepared to draw and attack.

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP; AC 19, 14 Touch, 15 FF; CMD 21; Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3)
Monday April 29th, 2019 4:07:01 PM
As Task turns to examine the room he spots a young man whose clothing is wrinkled, his hair is a mess, he has a patchy beard or perhaps he started to shave and didn't finish or started and stopped in a different spot a few times. He's messy looking. His equipment could be taken better care of, but is serviceable. The man was favoring one leg as he stood there with a longbow in one hand and an arrow in the other. There are three empty pints sitting at his place at the table and a walking stick leaning against the chair behind him.

The young man was average height with a little extra around the middle and his hands heavily calloused from work. He might have been a strong fellow but with his loose mail and baggy clothing it was impossible to tell about his build.

At his feet is an old pack that might have once born a military insignia, but it had long since fallen from the leather pack. Stuffed into the pack and extending out of the top one one side was a stick or something wrapped in an old blanket. By the condition of the rope and cloth that bind the item it hasn't been opened in years. The young man wore a simple soldiers belt with a well used shortsword in a battered sheath that was rimed in dirt as if it hadn't been drawn in ages. The young man looks tired, his eyes are droopy, and when he moves it's as if it takes a great effort to do so, yet his grip on the bow is firm and he seems confident about how to use it.

"I'm terribly sorry, but divine to make your acquaintance. This chap ah cheat? Goodness me!" he said to Tsak with a nod at the half-orc.

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20+2=8 ; d20=7 ; d20=6 ; d12=8 ; d8=7 ; d20=3 ;
Monday April 29th, 2019 5:36:31 PM
Angus draws his weapon, pointing it at Aaroth. "CHEATER, you cost me my job! As the rules of the Duke's houses are quite clear, ALL your winnings this day are forfeit. Your best move is to leave this town and never return!”
Elyas likewise calls Aaroth as a cheater, clarifying the heroes he faces and that he cannot win now.
Kiwina notes the marks on the cards and watches the others’ reactions.
Rolth and Falco also call Aaroth out, telling him his deal with Cecil is over, and are ready to attack the octopoid creature.
Tsak puts his hand on his sword and is ready for anything.
Mak, a plainly dressed man with a bow across the table from Tsak rises and says, "I'm terribly sorry, but divine to make your acquaintance. This chap ah cheat? Goodness me!"

So to have a number of others in the bar risen from their seats. Most are looking nervously around and start to rush out of the room, anticipating a fight. Others rise and look menacingly at the heroes that are speaking up, holding broken bottles or clubs. And there are a few in various stats if inebriation that seem interested in what’s about to go down.

Aaroth barks back, ”You do gooders are all alike. You threaten the authorities, but you don’t know my influence. Send me to jail and I’ll be out in a trice. But it seem you all need to learn our local ways, along with some manors!”

And with that, Aaroth back up and spins a card out out behind some of the heroes, and where it lands a weird mound of fatty flesh springs up as with half-formed limbs and a dripping tumorous face. This creature attacks Angus. It misses. And it’s about the grossest thing Angus has ever seen.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The ones denoted with an H represent both humans and half-orcs. Other are Minotaurs or Liontaurs.

I marked those that are behaving threateningly in yellow. So far, only this weird fleshy creature has actually attacked. Some of the ones in yellow seem a bit unsure.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19)
Monday April 29th, 2019 7:32:30 PM
"Local? You're not even from this plane, you monster!" Rolth moves to interpose himself between Cecil and Aaroth (AD8), and sucks in a breath. You all know what is coming, so let the speechifying begin!

"Let all bear witness upon this eve,
For we have come at the behest of your rightful lord,
The Duke Violet, his right arms of justice,
Set against the left hand of darkness,
Which you see set before us.
We, the Eight Petaled Rose,
Let none stand in our way,
Who love to live, who want to see the morn,
Lest they be cast down into eternal fire,
Burning for all eternity with the demon Aaroth,
If they should serve him rather than all that is right with the Wold."

[inspire courage: An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.]

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 1/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/10 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=7 ; d20+5=23 ; d6+2=3 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2019 12:24:49 AM
"Cousin, I think you can deal with squidly as you like."

Kiwina takes a 5' step toward the fleshy thing (move to Z-10/AA-9) and stomps it with his hooves (hit AC 23 for 3 damage).

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=27 ; d20+7=27 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2019 6:13:15 AM
"Yikes, that is one ugly baby! He does kinda look like you though..."

Angus slashes at the fleshy mound with his rapier

( Critical Hit, Natural 20 +7 = 27 TWICE, Damage 1d6 + 2 x 2 = 9 points of damage)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+6=14 ; d20+8=22 ; d6+3=7 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2019 7:03:03 AM
Falco glances at the others in the room while he draws an arrow from his magic quiver.

"We asked to bring you to justice and you attacked. You caused this conflict double fold. Stand down and stand before the law before we put you down. You others, relax this is not a rightful action as he attacked us." {Diplomacy: 14 - Trying to keep the rest of the room out of this.}

He narrows his eyes and readies an attack. "Move and you get a new hole in your body. Stand before justice."

Readied Action if Aaroth takes a step. Highlight to display spoiler: { Longbow Hit: 22 | Dam: 7 }

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP; AC 19, 14 Touch, 15 FF; CMD 21; Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3) d20+3=18 ; d20+8=17 ; d8+12=16 ; d20+8=17 ; d8+12=16 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2019 10:31:58 AM
OOC: Move Action: Mak moving from U8 to X8, 15'. (Acrobatics +3 =18 v MT's CMD)

Mak hobbled a few steps towards the table across from him and ducked passed the threatening minotaur as he stopped at the table with his longbow in position. Up it came and he fired twice at the octopus headed cheat. Mak's bow string twanged twice in quick succession as arrows flew between Finnian and Falco towards the cheat.

Highlight to display spoiler: {(Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim)}

OOC: (Assumes attacks hit)
Attack #1: +7+1(Inspire Courage)=+8=17 (Damage 1d8+11+1(Inspire Courage)=+12=16)
Attack #2: +7+1(Inspire Courage)=+8=17 (Damage 1d8+11+1(Inspire Courage)=+12=16)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=26 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=8 ; 4d6+1=22 ; 4d6+1=12 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2019 11:53:44 AM
[OOC: Elyas was not placed anywhere on the map to start. I will use a move action to move from wherever to stand beside Cecil. Not knowing where i was originally it seems as good a spot as any

Elyas steps up beside Cecil. Keep your head down my friend

then looks down the table to Aaroth
Very well! that's how you want it then? Don't say I didn't warn you

Elyas is done mincing words, and takes Aaroth's card summoning of the fleshy monster as all the aggression he needs to justify action. The flame that was dancing on Elyas' hand suddenly elongates and becomes a spear, flying directly at Aaroth's chest.
[elyas casts Scorching Ray at Aaroth. 26 to hit. Natural 20! 12 to confirm (OOC: sorry clicked the button too many times, ended up with a third roll on there. also forgot the inspire courage, so it should be a 13 to confirm vs touch).
22 fire damage. and an additional 12 fire damage if the crit confirms

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20=6 ; d20=7 ; d20=10 ; d20=4 ; d20=2 ; d20=6 ; d20=14 ; d20=10 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=21 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=11 ; d6=4 ; d20+3=9 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2019 7:23:54 PM
Rolth shouts out that Aaroth is a monster not even from this plane, and launches into a speech to inspire his friends, granting them a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls and a +1 morale bonus on saves against charm and fear.
Kiwina takes a step and attack the fleshy thing. Ewww. She connects, but does no damage against its rubbery skin.
Angus hits the thing with his rapier, but again some of the blow is turned away by the thing’s skin.
Falco calls out Aaroth and tries to calm the others in the room as he readies an action to shoot Aaroth.
Mak moves forward, but his shot misses, bouncing off some sort of invisible shield. But others have hit so it not an all encompassing shield. His local knowledge suggests Highlight to display spoiler: {This Aaroth may indeed be well connected locally, and may have sufficient resources to … affect the outcome in his favor. The Purple Duke is said to be unpredictable on this kind of thing.}
Elyas steps up beside Cecil who is bound to a chair. He casts a Scorching Ray at the creature, and though it sears into his flesh it does a less damage than he would have thought.

Bar patrons continue to run out. Most seem to want no part of what’s going on. A few seem quite drunk and are less worried by the threat. The stupid drunk that was playing cards next to Falco yells, ”Hey! Ahm not dun. Yer not all cheatin me outta my winnings by startin a fight! Siddown and play! Hey tentacle boy - deal me sum cards!”

Aaroth snarls, ”You flower-people think your sooo noble, coming to this Cecil’s aid. Did he tell you that the ship was mine before he swindled me? Did you know that?”[b] Then he says to noone in particular, [b]”Come on you lubbars! You’re paid to keep an eye on things in here! Well do you jobs and put these miscreants down!”

Then he tosses out another card as Falco fires his readied shot. It does a bit of damage, but not quite what he’d hoped. Where the card lands, there is suddenly another horrible creature - small in size, it is grey and bloated - and surprisingly quick! It attacks Finnian, hitting twice for a total of 10 damage!

The fleshy thing attacks Kiwina twice, missing both times.

About half of they bar patrons that rose to oppose you drop their improvised weapons and run! The rest (yellow) attack.

A Minotaur stabs at Mak with a broken bottle and misses.
A half-orc whacks Angus with a club for 6 damage.
A human attacks Falco and misses!

Fleshy thing:
Knowledge Planes DC 11 Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing is a Lemure, a devil, and silver or good weapons have greater effect.}
Knowledge Planes DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing is less affected by acid or cold, and immune to fire.}

Small bloated creature:
Knowledge Planes DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing is a Dretch, a small demon, and cold iron or good weapons have greater effect.}
Knowledge Planes DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing is less affected by acid, cold and fire, and immune to electricity.}

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD2 (round 2) tab. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth - Dam. 0
Kiwina - Dam. 0
Angus - Dam. 6
Falco - Dam. 0
Mak - Dam. 0
Elyas - Dam. 0
Finnian - Dam. 10

Aaroth - AC 22, Touch AC 15, DR 5/good - Dam. 14
Fleshy devil - AC 14 - DR 5/good or silver - Dam. 4
Small demon -
Minotaur - Dam. 0
Half-orc - Dam. 0
Human - Dam. 0

Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=17 ; d6+2=7 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2019 8:10:12 PM
Cousin can't do much, but the aumakua sumons nature's ally I and a Mite appears beside Aaroth (in Cecil's direction). Its eyes bug out in its puffy blue face, and Aaroth must make a will save (DC10) or be shaken for 10 rounds.

Meanwhile, Kiwina tries one more stomp on the lemure while he draws his weapons. (Hits AC 17 for 7 damage)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d20+12=29 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=14 ; d8+10=15 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+4=5 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2019 9:46:34 PM
Rolth enters a rage and charges Aaroth from AD8 to AD11 (note that he had moved to AD8 last round.). He keeps up his inspiring soliloquy as he goes, and scores a few hits in his ferocious rage.

Morningstar 29, 15-5Dr=10hp of damage
Claw 27, 8-5dr=3hp of damage
Claw 26, 5-5=0 hp of damage
Bite miss
Rake miss
Rake miss

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 2/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=9 ; d20+8=21 ; 2d4+4=10 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2019 11:48:09 PM
(Intimidate=9; Attack=21, Dmg=10)

Tsak follows the human who is looking to attack Angus (H@12Z)
Stop you fool Tsak yells at the man standing beside him as he draws his falchion.
If the fellow stops his attack and runs Tsak will move to attack the fleshy thing.
If the fellow is not intimidated then he cops the whack.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=13 ; d6+2=4 ;
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 6:47:15 AM
Annoyed that he apparently did so little damage to the nasty fleshy thing in front of him, Angus attacks again with the rapier while keeping an eye on the human moving up next to him.

The distraction of the all the moving people causes Angus to lose focus and make this attack less effective

(Rolled 13 to hit, 4pts of damage before DR if it hits)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+6=20 ; d20+6=21 ;
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 7:19:32 AM
Falco blinks at the human for 1/4 of a second before attempting to flip and roll past him into a clear area.

"Aaroth, you must be foolish, you are escalating the issue. It's all well and good that you once owned the boat you are not cheating to take but it really makes no difference."

{Acrobatics: 16/17 to avoid AOOs - Moving AC12 to AC13 ending AB14}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow +9 Hit, 1d8+11 Dam-Crit[20]x3) Rolls: d20+1=10 ;
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 9:26:41 AM
Mak slapped five gold on the table with his free hand and looked at the minotaur. "Wouldn't you, one's old bean, rahthah splash out that somewhere than get killed here?"

OOC: Diplomacy +1=10, Taking a 5' step to Y7

The soldier desperately counted on the minotaur wanting that money more than to risk its life in a fight as his gaze passed from the events across the room to the 7' tall monstrosity in front of him.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=8 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=26 ;
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 9:30:56 AM
As Rolth moves past to attack Aaroth, Elyas loses a clear line of fire to the demon. he moves back to where Rolth was previously (AA6). he flings a handful of ground stone into the air and speaks some arcane words. in the middle of a cluster of enemies there is a blinding flash and they all become coated in glowing dust.

[ooc move then cast glitterdust centered on X12. MT, L, and 2 Hs need to make a DC 16 will save or become blinded]
knowledge planes creature 1: 8
knowledge planes creature 2: 15
Falco, that's a Dretch. if you have cold iron or good weapons, use them!
and then one on Aaroth to see if I can figure out his resistances:
knowledge planes = 26

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+9=13 ; d20+10=22 ; d8+3=6 ;
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 4:03:58 PM
[ooc: oh, OK we are in combat. Sorry it's finals week and I've been studying like mad, but I'll get on to post

Finnian tries to back up and avoid the creatures swings, but the bar makes it difficult. Acrobatics=13 to avoid. Can I move over the bar? If I can he moves to (AD8) and fires at the creature. Attack=22 Damage=6

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20+7=12 ; d20=14 ; d20=7 ; d20=10 ; d20=12 ; d20=9 ; d20=5 ; d20+4=19 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+3=13 ; d100=32 ; d100=5 ; d100=60 ; d20-2=8 ; d20+2=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20=17 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=21 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ;
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 7:08:00 PM
Kiwina stomps on the Lemure and this time does some damage, though less she thought. She calls upon a spirit to start casting a summoning spell (full round action to cast, see my email on this.)
Rolth continues his inspiring chant, and moves up to attack Aaroth. He hits tentacle man with a mighty blow. (Rolth will need to be squeezing to fit behind the bar and attack, and he cannot charge while squeezing. Also, on either a charge or when you move and attack you can only take one attack.)
Tzak tries to intimidate the half-orc attacking whack Angus. The half-orc is not impressed, so Tzak hits him and hurts him badly.
Angus attacks the Lemure but misses.
Falco attempts a tricky move and succeeds avoiding an attack from the human! Aaroth gets an AOO, but misses. (Just to clarify, that line is a wall.)
Mak slaps some money on the table to bribe the Minotaur. The Minotaur grabs the money but glowers threateningly at Mak as he moves next to him. ”I cost a lot more than that.” But he does not attack.
Elyas steps back and casts Glitterdust. None of the creatures saves. The Lemure and the half-orc are blinded, but Tzak also needs to make a DC 16 Will Save!
Finnian rolls over the bar, but is attacked by the Dretch in the process. The Dretch hits Finnian for two points. Finnian is now behind the bar. He shoots at Aaroth but misses (soft cover from Rolth -2.) Also, with his roll, Finnian knows Highlight to display spoiler: {Aaroth is a Cecaelia. He is not a demon, but is a monsterous aquatic humanoid. He can tell this creature usually does not have damage reduction, but Aaroth seems to. Also, Cecaelia ususally are human on top and octopoid on the bottom.}

The half-orc near Tzak screams, ”Ahhh! Sorcery! I can’t see!” He stabs in the general direction of Tzak, but his blow goes wide. The human near Aaroth attacks Rolth with a club, but misses.

The blind Lemure claws at Angus, but cannot see. The Dretch claws at Kiwina, hitting her twice for a total of 6 damage.

Another human screams that he cannot see and stumbles around. Other bar patrons scramble out of the door or hide behind an upturned table. A few seem too drunk to notice much.

Aaroth grimaces and steps back, as he tosses another card down in front of Rolth. You can see that he holds a spear in one hand. ”You confront forces you do not understand.” A a thin, lanky wolf with reddish-brown fur, white claws, and burning, fiery red eyes springs up where the card lands. It growls at Rolth and the then a gout of flame erupts from his mouth! Rolth takes 3 damage (Reflex DC 14 for half.)

Wolf:
Knowledge Planes DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing is a Hell Hound. It has no damage reduction, but it can breathe fire.}
Knowledge Planes DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing is immune to fire, but vulnerable to cold.}

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD3 (round 3) tab. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth - Dam. 3 or 2
Kiwina - Dam. 6
Angus - Dam. 6
Falco - Dam. 0
Mak - Dam. 0
Elyas - Dam. 0
Finnian - Dam. 10

Aaroth - AC 22, Touch AC 15, DR 5/good - Dam. 24
Lemure - AC 14 - DR 5/good or silver - Dam. 6
Dretch - AC 14 - DR 5/cold iron or good - Dam. 0
Minotaur - Dam. 0
Half-orc - Dam. 0
Human - Dam. 0

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow +9 Hit, 1d8+11 Dam-Crit[20]x3) Rolls:
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 7:42:22 PM
Mak drops his money pouch on the table

OOC: Free Action. 120+ gold see sheet

Mak takes aim at Aaron’s and fires twice. OOC: stats in subject line.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+5=15 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=10 ; d8+10=11 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+4=5 ;
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 9:02:27 PM
Rolth handily dodges the worst of the flames from the firewolf, which reminds him of the stories of beasts he has heard infest his native Liontaur Isle, but he has never seen. (Reflex Save = 15) He attacks it back with his full complement of weapons and natural attacks, all while bellowing encouragement to the Eight Petaled Rose (Inspire Courage).

morning star to hit =19, damage =11
paw to hit = 26, damage = 7
paw to hit = 16, damage = 8
bite to hit = 10, damage = 5

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 3/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) (23/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=15 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=13 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=8 ;
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 9:24:53 PM
Kiwina makes a full attack against the lemure, with shortspear/shortsword/hoof/hoof. . . Two hits, for 6 and 8 damage.

After the correct casting time, a Mite appears on the table at AA-12. Its eyes bug out in its puffy blue face, and Aaroth must make a will save (DC10) or be shaken for 10 rounds.

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Aumakua spell used
Memorized: magic fang

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+2=21 ; d20+8=9 ; 2d4+4=10 ;
Thursday May 2nd, 2019 12:35:43 AM
(Save vs Will=21 Pass, Attack=9, Dmg=10)

Tsak hears Elyas' raised voice, wait, he's heard those words before, dang it he's gonna cast...
The half-orc closes his mouth and eyes as the last syllables of the spell roll off the mages tongue, and he escapes the worst of the damage. In the resultant explosion of fine powder his own attack lacks precision and he doubts he has pierced the guard of the half-orc in front of him.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+9=10 ; d6+3=5 ;
Thursday May 2nd, 2019 7:28:53 AM
Falco keeps Aaroth in his site as he moves behind a table in front of the demon. He chuckles when powers they do not understand is spoken of and lets lose and arrow as he speaks.

"Powers we do not understand? I represent the power of the warper-sar, a power far greater then whatever you speak of calamari head."

As the arrow flies he worry he is overselling himself as his fingers slip and the arrow goes wild.

{Hit: 10 - Nat 1 | Dam: 5}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+7=17 ; d20+7=21 ;
Thursday May 2nd, 2019 8:38:17 AM
OOC: Apologies. My newness is showing. I posted from my phone and forgot the rolls.

With the pouch sitting on the table in front of him Mak raised his bow and fired and Aaroth. Once more the arrow encountered that mystic shield and bounced harmlessly away. Not to be deterred, Mak fired again. This time he made Aaroth swerve to the side a bit as he engaged the others, but it was still a miss. Mak steadied himself and prepared another...

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: 2d4+3=8 ;
Thursday May 2nd, 2019 1:59:01 PM
Elyas helplessly watches Aaroth make his way into the other room and doesn't have a clear shot at him. he steps back and pulls out his crossbow. it is still unloaded, so this round Elyas does what he can to help with the Dretch.

from the hand not holding the crossbow, two bright missiles of light fly out striking the Dretch with amazing accuracy
[5' step back, draw crossbow, cast magic missile. Auto hit, 8 force damage]

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+8=20 ; d20+8=27 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=5 ;
Thursday May 2nd, 2019 4:15:42 PM
[ooc I meant to fire at the dretch, but no worries. Also I think my spoiler should be for elyas, or who ever rolled a successful knowledge check, but I could be wrong]

Finnian lands and fires twice at the dretch, both arrows sinking into the creature [Attack, 20 & 27, Damage 11 & 15]

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d100=45 ; d20+3=18 ; d6+2=6 ; d100=72 ; d6-2=3 ; d20-2=17 ; d100=49 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=17 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+5=7 ;
Thursday May 2nd, 2019 10:03:14 PM
Mak drops a heavy money pouch on the table in front of the Minotaur, and then he shoots. While he misses Aaroth, he does notice that the Minotaur does not take any attacks of opportunity as he shoots.

Rolth takes minimal damage from the flames and attacks the Hell Hound in front of him, hitting three times for a total of 26 damage. Rolth does note that this creature does not seem to have any damage reduction against his attacks.

Kiwina lays into the lemure, and he manages to inflict a total of 4 damage on the rubbery thing. Kiwina’s spirits manage to complete their summoning spell and a weird, blue, puffy head appears on the bar with a tiny little body beneath it. It casts Doom at Aaroth.

Tzak manages to resist the blindness, but also fails to connect with the half-orc as he watches the poor thing flail around.

Falco moves and shoots at Aaroth, but misses. He says, “I represent the power of the warper-sar, a power far greater then whatever you speak of calamari head."

Elyas moves to get a better position, pulling out a crossbow as he goes. Then he cast Magic Missile at the Dretch, inflicting 8 damage. Also, Elyas knows that Aaroth is a Cecaelia. He is not a demon, but is a monsterous aquatic humanoid. He can tell this creature usually does not have damage reduction, but Aaroth seems to. Also, Cecaelia usually are human on top and octopoid on the bottom. (Sorry, put that under Finnian last round, so I just stated “out loud” here.)

Finnian shoots twice at the Dretch, hitting the little creature twice, though the second arrow fails to actually pierce the bloated thing (DR5 and it looks like you meant 5 damage instead of 15 for that second arrow, right?)

The minotaur picks up the bag of coin left by Mak on the table, and with a nod to Mak he turns to walk out.
The blind half-orc next to Tzak stabs wildly in the air with his broken bottle, ”Gaaa. Don’t touch me! I’ll cut ya I will!”
The human neat Rolth swings his club at the Liontaur, hitting him for 6 damage.
The blind Lemure attacks Kiwina and manages to hit him once for 2 points of damage.
The Dretch attacks Kiwina as well, and while most blow miss Kiwina is clawed for 2 points of damage.
Hell Hound bites back at Rolth and misses.

Aaroth shrugs off the Doom spell from the mite. He snarls at Falco. ”Warper Sar? Some irrelevant bird leader among your kind?” Then he casts a spell, and Falco is blinded (DC 14 Fort save negates this.)

The barkeeps in the larger room have disappeared behind the nearby doors. Bar patrons continue to run out. Mostly. You do see a couple of wobbly, inebriated half-orcs behind the bar gathering up as many bottles as they can carry.

Astonishingly, the drunk you were playing cards with is still there guarding his chips. ”Hey, ya rottin squid. Yer not gettin out here without finish thisss game. Ahm on a winnin streak!”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD4 (round 4) tab. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth - Dam. 1+6
Kiwina - Dam. 6+2+2
Angus - Dam. 6
Falco - Dam. 0
Mak - Dam. 0
Elyas - Dam. 0
Finnian - Dam. 10

Aaroth - AC 22, Touch AC 15, DR 5/good - Dam. 24
Lemure - AC 14 - DR 5/good or silver - Blinded - Dam. 6+4
Dretch - AC 14 - DR 5/cold iron or good - Dam. 8+6
Minotaur - Dam. 0
Half-orc - AC 18 - Blinded - Dam. 10
Human - AC 18 - Dam. 0
Hell Hound - AC 16 - Dam. 26

Kiwina (Steve M) (19/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=16 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=15 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=5 ;
Thursday May 2nd, 2019 10:53:40 PM
The mite starts a running leap from the table, but disappears before its intended target can be determined.

Kiwina tries to make an end of this lemure, with another full attack. (Spear, sword, and hoof hit for 9, 4, and 5 damage, respectively - other hoof misses)

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Aumakua spell used
Memorized: magic fang

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (29/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 8; Touch: 5; CMD: 13) Squeezing d20+6=25 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=9 ; d8+10=14 ; d4+4=7 ;
Thursday May 2nd, 2019 11:04:32 PM
Rolth continues his recitation of inspiring verse, all the while hacking at the firewolf. If it goes down after his first strike (with his morningstar), he will switch his next attacks to the human that is threatening him.

morning star to hit =25, damage = 14
paw to hit = miss
paw to hit = 19, damage = 7
bite to hit = miss

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 4/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=16 ; d6+2=5 ; 2d6=5 ;
Thursday May 2nd, 2019 11:46:15 PM

Angus attacks the blinded Lemure with his rapier

(To hit = 16, 5 regular + 5 Sneak Attack = 10 points damage)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=17 ; 2d4+4=8 ;
Friday May 3rd, 2019 6:44:08 AM
(Attack=17, Dmg=8)
Tsak waits for an opening and lunges at the blinded half-orc flailing in front of him.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+7=24 ; d20+9=17 ; d6+3=7 ;
Friday May 3rd, 2019 8:59:16 AM
{Fort: 24 - Not Blind}

Falco chuckles as he shakes off the attempt to blind him. He holds his position and and simply fires another arrow at Aaroth, even as the arrow flies he know the damage will be limited if it hits.

{Hit: 17 | Dam: 7}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+10=19 ;
Friday May 3rd, 2019 9:11:55 AM
Mak was getting frustrated at Aaroths defenses and with a sideways glance at the stationary minotaur he fired another arrow. This time he slowed down and steadied himself before loosing the supposedly deadly shaft. Again, the arrow flew wild as it neared the demon.

OOC: Longbow +9+1(Inspire Courage)=+10 to Hit, Roll 19, Miss. I'm beginning to dislike this die roller. ;)

Mak noticed the minotaur wasn't moving. "One needn't have tried to bribe you, one's old bean, one's daaarrrling. it seems aaaaruhth has bally all to feaaar frum mah sweet self. Heavens above! How dreadful!"

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=10 ;
Friday May 3rd, 2019 10:38:41 AM
Elyas fires at the dretch with his crossbow, but the shot goes wide, hitting a table nearby

(10 to hit...)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+8=26 ; d20+8=13 ; d8+3=4 ;
Friday May 3rd, 2019 4:19:41 PM
Finnian continues to fire and his first arrow hits but is unable to penetrate [attack=26 dam=4]

I need to invest in some different types of arrows he chides himself for not being prepared

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20+3=12 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=12 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+11=23 ; d8+1=9 ;
Friday May 3rd, 2019 11:53:22 PM
Kiwina attacks the Lemure and his hoof sinks into the weird mound of flesh. As it settles to the floor it stops moving.

Angus burries his rapier in the Lemure, making sure it’s dead.

Rolth lashes out at the Hell Hound, ending it. The Hell Hound vanishes. Then Rolth swipes a claw at the nearby human, opening up a gash in the man’s side.

Tzak sees the half-orc in front of him and hacks it with his falchon. The man’s blind eyes go wide as he slumps to the floor dead.

Falco shakes off Aaroth’s attempt to blind him and then shoots at him, only to see his arrow deflected by an invisible barrier.

Mak shoots at Aaroth and misses, but he can barely see Aaroth from where he stands. (From here, Aaroth has cover against Aaroth, so -4 to Mak’s ranged attacks.)

Elyas shoots at the Dretch, but misses.

Finnian shoots at the Dretch, but the small creature has cover against Finnian (-4 to hit) it’s a miss.

The minotaur can see this is going badly and hastily exits the bar.
The human neat Rolth swings his club at the Liontaur but only manages to damage the gaming table, making the chips jump. The drunk barks at him, ”Hey, ya lummmmox, yer messin up the game! Less get bak to playin!”
The Dretch claws impassively at Kiwina, hitting him twice for 6 damage.
The bodies of the Lemure and the Hell Hound vanish.

Aaroth grimmaces, and casts a spell. A glittering trident appears in the air near Flaco. It stabs at him for 9 damage. Then Aaroth moves.

The barkeeps in the larger room have disappeared behind the nearby doors. Bar patrons continue to run out. There are a few that seem to be drunk and enjoying the show, and there are still a couple half-orcs behind the bar gathering up as many bottles as they can carry.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD5 (round 5) tab. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth - Dam. 7
Kiwina - Dam. 10+6
Angus - Dam. 6
Falco - Dam. 9
Mak - Dam. 0
Elyas - Dam. 0
Finnian - Dam. 10

Aaroth - AC 22, Touch AC 15, DR 5/good - Dam. 24
Dretch - AC 14 - DR 5/cold iron or good - Dam. 14
Human - AC 18 - Dam. 7
Lemure - AC 14 - dead
Half-orc - AC 18 - dead
Hell Hound - AC 16 - dead

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (29/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+11=26 ;
Saturday May 4th, 2019 12:53:35 AM
Rolth will move away from the injured human (potentially drawing an AoO) and approach Aaroth, ending in AE-AF/14-15 (finally unsqueezed!) He is sick of all these casting shennanigans, so he will attempt to grapple Aaroth (potentially drawing another AoO if Aaroth threatens.) He continues to bellow encouragement to the Petals (Inspire Courage).

(Combat maneuver check = 26 to grapple Aaroth)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 5/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 4/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=16 ; d6+2=8 ;
Saturday May 4th, 2019 7:23:58 AM

Angus strides up to AB10 and slashes at the Dretch with his rapier

(16 to hit, 8 points of damage)

Kiwina (Steve M) (13/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=21 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=17 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=4 ;
Saturday May 4th, 2019 10:07:37 AM
Decisions. . .

The dretch looks weak, and Angus made an impressive blow, but Kiwina wants to make sure. He lands four blows (hits AC 14 or higher), two of which (at 7 and 9 damage) might hurt it.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday May 4th, 2019 9:47:10 PM
Tsak figures that Kiwina and Angus can take care of the creature Aaroth created, and the funny talkin guy that helped the party seems to be out of trouble. So the next order of business is to ensure Aaroth doesn't flee. Tsak moves across the casino floor, closing the distance with the slippery so 'n' so. (double move to AB17)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Saturday May 4th, 2019 10:49:35 PM
Elyas yells at his companions
Watch out, he's making a break for it!
He sees Aaroth moving away from the combat once things suddenly swing against him with the majority of his allies falling almost at the same time. Rather than continuing to fight the Dretch, Elyas moves to prevent Aaroth's escape.

Trying to avoid capturing his own allies, Elyas sees the most likely exit for Aaroth and tries to cut it off. He weaves a symbol in the air, twisting a small string into an intricate pattern in mere seconds. anyone looking closely would see it was actually a real spider web strand. in response, clear across the bar a massive spider's web forms, coating floor, walls and people in sticky thick ropes of web.

[ooc: casting web centered on square AF20. I have marked the edges of the web with grey squares. Aaroth is not currently inside the area of the web, but it neatly corners him where he is. in order to move south at all, he would move through difficult terrain, and would need to make a CMB or Escape artist check at DC 15 or be grappled by webs. the doors on that side of the room are also covered in webs.]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+2=19 ;
Monday May 6th, 2019 7:24:40 AM
"Good move Rolth, don't let this cheater get away."

Moving away form the magic summoned weapon Falco moves and attempts to get over the bar, in front of Aaroth. {Acrobatics: 19} He drops his bow by his feet, standing with one foot on it, and pulls a cold iron tipped spear form his Efficient Quiver.

{oos: Can I move though those grey squares to poke at him next turn?}
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +10 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+10=26 ; d8+11=17 ;
Monday May 6th, 2019 9:16:13 AM
Using a chair as a step Mak climbed up on the table and started walking down it's length. He wasn't too concerned about the items left on it as he moved along the wooden structure. At the tables end Mak could see Aaroth around the corner and took aim, firing at the squid headed demon. Mak took careful aim and let his arrow fly. This battle had been sobering and Mak's head was clearing. That made the difference as the arrow punctured Aaroths shield and plunged into the demons side.

OOC: 2 Squares to get onto the table(Difficult terrain) and 4 squares down it's length. The Dretch is small, so Mak shouldn't provoke an AoO because he's above and out of it's reach? Aaroth has partial cover +2 to AC, for a 24 AC.

Longbow, +9+1(Inspire Courage)=+10 to Hit=26, Hit! Damage 17- DR 5=12 Hp.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+10=16 ; d8+3=8 ;
Monday May 6th, 2019 3:58:16 PM
Finnian moves and hips onto a table [5AC] and fires at the dretch [Attack=16, is there a bonus for being in higher ground?, Damage 8]

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20+3=8 ; d20+12=23 ; d8+4=12 ; d8+11=18 ; d8+6=11 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=12 ; d8+4=8 ; d8+4=7 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=2 ;
Monday May 6th, 2019 6:25:30 PM
Rolth move to engage Aaroth, which does indeed provoke an attack from the human with the club but the human is not quick enough and misses as the Liontaur flashes past. Then he tries to grapple Aaroth, which provokes another attack. Aaroth stabs his short spear into Rolth inflicting 12 damage and causing Rolth’s grapple to fail.

Angus moves to the Dretch and kills the thing. Kiwina wants to make sure, and stomps it into goo.

Tzak move over to cover any attempt by Aaroth to flee.

Elyas wants to prevent Aaroth’s escape. He barks a warning to his friends, and then casts Web in the other room. (Just for future reference, area of effect spells are centered on an intersection of the squares, not on a square itself. As is this case, if you let me know where you want the spell I’ll do my best to place it to your greatest advantage.)

Falco moves to get away from the glowing trident stabbing at him, but the thing seems to follow him as me moves.

Finnian shoots into the dretch goo just to make sure. Finnian is now sure it is dead. Super dead.

Mak can see what is left of the Dretch beneath Kiwina’s hooves and the arrow now sticking in the floor there. He hops up onto the gaming table and moves down its length to get a better shot. He shoots at the octopoid man and hits him for 12 points.

This causes a real outcry from the drunk at the gaming table. ”HEY - watch what yer doin there ya jerk! Yer messin up the game!” He strikes ineffectively at Maks leg and then starts gathering up his chips. And his drink. And any other chips in arm’s reach.

The human combatant can see that this is all going sideways and runs for the door. (Since Mak has a ranged weapon this should not provoke an AOO from him?)

The floating trident again strikes at Falco twice, though both attacks miss.

Aaroth’s can see the web beside him and a Liontaur all up in his grill. So he fights like a demon (though technically he is not one.) He stabs with his spear twice, hitting for 8 and 7, and then with two of his tentacles for 5 and 2 more. Rolth collapses to the floor, unconscious and dying (total of 41 damage.) ”Awright, who’s next?”[b] he says threateningly.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. [b]Use the RD6 (round 6) tab. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth - Dam. 7+12+8+7+5+2=41 - unconscious and dying
Kiwina - Dam. 10+6
Angus - Dam. 6
Falco - Dam. 9
Mak - Dam. 0
Elyas - Dam. 0
Finnian - Dam. 10

Aaroth - AC 22, Touch AC 15, DR 5/good - Dam. 24+12
Dretch - AC 14 - DR 5/cold iron or good - Dam. 14
Human - AC 18 - Dam. 7

Kiwina (Steve M) (13/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday May 6th, 2019 10:49:08 PM
Kiwina wants to get over by Aaroth and fight, but figures squeezing between the tables would just put him in everyone else's way if they try to do the same. Aaroth's too far away for best use of a tanglefoot bag.

Kiwina sheathes his sword and retrieves a potion of CLW, not trying to move this round.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: 2d4+2=8 ;
Monday May 6th, 2019 11:27:36 PM
Seeing the squid-man hemmed in a bit, Elyas moves into the southern room to try to help damage the creature. he gets as clear of a shot as possible and touches his bonded dagger, pulling a used spell into his memory. he fires a Magic Missile at Aaroth in order to avoid his allies.

2d4+2 force damage, auto-hitting = 8 damage.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=22 ; d6+1=4 ;
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 6:31:41 AM
Angus can't get all the way over to help Roth so he moves quickly in that direction (location AC-15) and takes a shot at Aaroth with his shortbow

(AC 22 +1 Inspire to hit = 23 to hit, 4 points of damage)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (1/42 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 6:33:14 AM
"Oh, that was not a good plan, more rage-stupid than heroic!" Barely clinging to consciousness, Rolth withdraws (full round action) to YZ/15-16, and looks around for some healing. He is still angry though, which keeps him going, and continues to rally the Petals to take on Aaroth. (Inspire courage)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (active)
Rage 5/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+6=24 ; d20+6=21 ; d8+2=10 ;
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 6:59:10 AM
Falco is disgusted with himself for moving into a mass of webbing. {Reflex: 24} Fortunately he is at least not grappled. He knows channeling energy may help Rolth some but it would also heal Aaroth. With a sigh he throws his cold iron spear at the demon {Hit:22 | Dam: 10} and picks up his bow yelling.

(ooc: Forgot the inspire courage on the to hit so adjusted to 22}
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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +10 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+10=28 ; d8+12=20 ;
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 8:52:09 AM
OOC: 2 Squares to hop down, moving 3 squares south, ending at AC14.

Mak hopped down from the table and hobbled forward a bit as he took up a position behind a table. Mak was definitely favoring his left leg as he moved into the southern room. He glanced at the web to his right and saw it pulsing as the magic reached out to grab anything in it's area. Mak was determined to stay away from that as he took careful aim and let fly with another arrow at Aaroth.

OOC: +9+1(Inspire Courage)=+10, Roll 28, Hit! Damage 1d8+11+1(Inspire Courage)=+12, Roll 20-DR 5=15 Hp!

Mak's arrow rocketed past Rolth as it skimmed passed him, through Aaroth's shield, and into the man's leg for maximum effect. Still the demon's strange resistance prevented the arrow from doing it's worst, but the archer was happy. A satisfied smile crossed Mak's face as he prepared to track Aaroth and keep his distance from the man while continuing to try to shoot his arrows into him.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=14 ; 2d4+4=7 ;
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 9:38:10 AM
(Attack=14, Dmg=7)

Seeing Rolth withdraw Tsak takes the fight to Aaroth to ensure the creature can't follow his wounded friend. He moves (to AF15) once Rolth has gone past him and strikes at the creature with his falchion. With his attention split the thrust is a bit rough.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+10=19 ; d8+3=11 ;
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 6:08:19 PM
Finnian moves to Y8 and calls Rolth, to me as he let's an arrow fly. [if the human is still alive and a threat that's who he shoots if not he misses the aaroth] [19 to hit, 11 damage]

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20+8=25 ; 2d4+4=9 ; d20+6=15 ;
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 6:27:58 PM
Kiwina sheaths her sword and pulls out a potion.

Elyas moves, and with a flourish he shoots two Magic Missles into Aaroth.

Angus moves and shoots Aaroth. It hits but fails to stick in the creature (damage reduction.)

Rolth Rolth is not as damaged as the DM first thought, and regrets his headlong charge into battle with this creature. He withdraws, but even gravely wounded he continues to Inspire Courage in his friends.

Falco finds himself caught in the webbing! He throws his cold iron spear at Aaroth, but the webbing fouls his aim, and the spear remains suspended in the webbing next to Aaroth. (Webbing betwen you and the target provides cover, +4 to his AC.)
Mak moves, favoring one leg as he goes, and shoots. Mak hits and sees Aaroth wince as the arrow bites into the creatures shoulder.

Tzak moves up to engage Aaroth, but his falchon swings wide and he misses.

Finnian hops off the gaming table and moves on top of another table. He shoots at Aaroth even as he calls out to Rolth to come to him. His shot seems to bounce off of some invisible barrier, missing Aaroth.

Aaroth is having a bad day. He attempts to cast a spell, which provokes an AOO from Tzak. Tzak hits and inflicts 4 points of damage, causing the spell to fail. He sneers, ”You stupid creatures have no idea what’s coming. I need that ship back. Join me and I promise you riches and rulership in what is to come. But if I fall this day, I promise you will face a dismal future alone and with no one to advocate for you. You will die along with all your kind.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD7 (round 7) tab. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth - Dam. 41
Kiwina - Dam. 10+6
Angus - Dam. 6
Falco - Dam. 9
Mak - Dam. 0
Elyas - Dam. 0
Finnian - Dam. 10

Aaroth - AC 22, Touch AC 15, DR 5/good - Dam. 36+8+15+4

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (9/42 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d8+1=8 ;
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 6:46:53 PM
At Finnian's call, Rolth moves to WX/9-10, drawing a healing potion as he goes (total of two move actions.) He manages to heroically choke it down in a jiffy (expending a hero point for the extra action.) He heals 8hp of damage, which at least means he won't die when his rage runs out. He also runs out of speechifying, regrettably. He's still angry about the whole thing and determined to get back into the fight!

(Inspire Courage has ended, rage continues)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 6/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 8:23:11 PM
Some what annoyed that the previous arrow bounced, Angus steps up (moves to AE-15) and fires again.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=22 ; d6+1=7 ;
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 8:28:29 PM
(sorry hit submit too soon)

The arrow strikes (22 to hit) and it appears to have done some damage (7pts - 5DR = 2 pts damage)

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8+1=8 ;
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 9:54:06 PM
Kiwina chugs the potion (regaining 8 hp) and rushes towards Aaroth as best he's able.

He has to squeeze between tables and there's a human in his path, so this could get messy.
Having already taken a standard action, Kiwina cannot bull rush the human if he doesn't move -- nor is jumping an option. Let's see how close he can get to Aaroth using what he can of 50' movement. Hopefully the human gets out of the way.

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Aumakua spell used
Memorized: magic fang

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=10 ;
Wednesday May 8th, 2019 3:49:28 AM
(Attack=10)
Tsak, wary of the cornered creature, fails to land a blow. Hopefully those with bows will be able to finish it off.

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+7=13 ; d20+7=16 ;
Wednesday May 8th, 2019 9:22:28 AM
Without the inspiring words of the cat beast bard, Mak hesitated. He thought to ask the man next to him about the creatures words, but he was already moving away towards the demon thing. Mak saw the man shoot his bow at the creature and score a hit, but it was a glancing blow. Mak attributed that to him trying to shoot passed the half-orc warrior who himself was having trouble landing any blows on the slippery demon.

Otherwise Mak's head was clearing and with that clarity also came the pain in his leg. He leaned forward into the table and shifted his weight to his right leg as his bow came up again. With little thought about his target Mak sighted, aimed, and fired. His first arrow went wide, in part due to Tsak stepping in the way at the last minute and in part Mak not anticipating that step. A split second later another arrow left Mak's bow and it too missed it's target. This time Mak knew that his leg was too much of a distraction and he'd have to slow down to hit the octopod.

OOC: Missed twice...argh!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+4=12 ;
Wednesday May 8th, 2019 10:02:40 AM
Falco is beyond annoyed with himself for getting into the web. He tries to move forward to get out but only winds up getting himself stuck further. {Grappled} Frustrated he calls out.

"Oh, we probably wont kill you. Well we shouldn't. Capturing as a cheat is good enough then you can shows us what a good help you are I am sure."

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=18 ; d20+6=8 ; d3=1 ; d3=2 ;
Wednesday May 8th, 2019 10:25:50 AM
Elyas moves a bit closer (wihtin 30') and casts a ray of frost at Aaroth, watching to see if it does more than fire did.
(ignore the second roll, the first one didn't show up for a full minute, so i clicked again and then they both showed up...)
18 vs touch AC, 2 damage (should have been 1d3+1, but it wouldn't let me roll that for some reason. dies roller is killing me today)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8+1=7 ;
Wednesday May 8th, 2019 4:02:06 PM
Seeing as he is not effective hopefully he can be more helpful by keeping his friends alive he reaches out and casts CLW on Rolth [+7 hp]

ACDM Cayzle posting for DM Mark
Wednesday May 8th, 2019 9:32:35 PM

(Inspire Courage has ended. Spiritual Weapon on Falco has ended.)

Rolth heeds Finnian’s call, moving back near him and pulling out a potion. Then he calls on his heroic reserved to drink the potion.

Angus fires at Aaroth, hitting the creature for 2 points.

Kiwina drinks his potion and then tries moving forward, but being a large creature, he finds he is stopped by a drunk at the gaming table. He is able to use the rest of his movement to encourage the man to move along and squeeze past a bit, but ends his movement just outside striking range (with squeezing rules it take him 9 squares of movement to get there.)

Tzak attacks but misses.

Mak fires twice but misses.

Falco tries to move through the webbing, but only gets more tangled as a result. Frustrated, he calls out, "Oh, we probably won’t kill you. Well we shouldn't. Capturing as a cheat is good enough then you can shows us what a good help you are I am sure." On the plus side,

Elyas targets Aaroth with a ray of frost. It leaves some frost on the creature’s skin which is does not seem to even notice (no damage.)

Finnian heals Rolth for 7 points.

Aroth’s eyes go wide as he screams. He stabs his spear and strikes with his tentacles at Tzak, who is hit three times for a total of 22 damage.

One of the doors behind the bar near Falco opens against the webbing just a bit, but the man in there sees Falco and the webbing and shrieks as he snaps the door shut again.

The druken man that Kiwina moved past stumbles out of the area carrying pocketsful of chips, spilling some and yelling as he goes. ”Aaaa. Yer all a bunch a bad losers. Ahm takin these shhips and cashin em in later, an ah don care if ya like it er not!”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD8 (round 8) tab. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth - Dam. 41-8-7

Kiwina - Dam. 16-8

Angus - Dam. 6

Falco - Dam. 9

Mak - Dam. 0

Tzak - Dam. 12+8+2

Elyas - Dam. 0

Finnian - Dam. 10

Aaroth - AC 22, Touch AC 15, DR 5/good - Dam. 63+2

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday May 8th, 2019 10:27:56 PM
Angus wonders if he can use the room to his advantage. He moves as fast and as quietly as he can, hoping the noise and chaos distract Aaroth from noticing him. Angus stows his short bow back over his shoulder and draws his rapier.

if possible, Angus would like to fast stealth over to AF-14 and hide from Aaroth's sight in order to enable a future sneak attack

Angus (Scott) (25/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday May 8th, 2019 10:29:25 PM
Updates Angus' current hit points

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Wednesday May 8th, 2019 11:15:15 PM
Kiwina puases where he is and exchanges his spear for a sling.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/42 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+11=15 ;
Thursday May 9th, 2019 6:23:43 AM
Rolth will move up closer to the fight and bellow at the human in AE16 to get out of the way.

Intimidate = 15 if needed

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 7/10 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+4=5 ;
Thursday May 9th, 2019 6:50:23 AM
Falco struggles to free himself but is caught fast in the web. {CMB: 5} Well at least I am in the way of the door.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+7=26 ; d8+11=19 ; d20+7=27 ; d8+11=14 ;
Thursday May 9th, 2019 8:55:25 AM
Mak is taken aback by the ferociousness of Aaroths attacks against Tsak as a sharp pain courses down his left leg. A wise man might have taken his time, but Mak only wanted this to end. He drew upon his skill in battle and fired twice in rapid succession. The first arrow rocketed across the gap and connected as it plunged deep into the demon thing, but Mak wasn't thinking as he fired again. That arrow, almost on the heels of the other passed exactly through the same space and landed just a fraction to the right of the first.

The soldier almost cheered at his own success with the two attacks which were really made in desperation rather than thought out. He had gotten lucky and he knew it...

OOC: Arrow #1, +7 to HIt, Roll 27, Hit!; Arrow #2, +7 to Hit, Roll 27, Hit!; Damage 19+14-10 DR=23 Hp! Rock on!

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Thursday May 9th, 2019 8:57:52 AM
OOC: Me getting excited... That line should have read. The results are the same, but the number was wrong.
Arrow #1, +7 to HIt, Roll 26, Hit!; Arrow #2, +7 to Hit, Roll 27, Hit!; Damage 19+14-10 DR=23 Hp! Rock on!

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday May 9th, 2019 11:21:47 AM
Elyas is running low on effective spells, especially seeing that this creature is resistant to both fire and ice. Elyas takes a moment to cast Magic Weapon on his own crossbow, planning to switch to joining in on the mass of missile fire next round

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+10=29 ; d8+2=7 ;
Thursday May 9th, 2019 4:38:20 PM
Finnian moves to [X, 14] and fires once [attack=29, damage=7

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=20 ; d20+7=27 ; 2d4+3=8 ; d20+7=25 ; 2d4+3=9 ;
Thursday May 9th, 2019 7:17:56 PM
(Intimidate=20, Attack=27, Dmg=8, Confirm Crit=25, Crit Dmg=9)

Surprised, angered and wounded all at the same time Tsak roars at Aaroth. He follows the blood curdling howl with a broad sweep of his falchion, using the sword like a scyth. Putting every ounce of strength into the blow the half-orc is pleased to see blood spurt from his adversary. (Total Damage = 17)

ACDM Cayzle posting for DM Mark
Thursday May 9th, 2019 8:11:49 PM
Angus moves up, drawing his rapier as he goes. (In order to use stealth against an opponent, you have to begin from a point where that opponent cannot see you.)

Kiwina changes weapons to attack from a distance.

Rolth roars at the drunk human near the bar. The man spins around, frozen in fear! You see a stain slowly appear just below his waist (rolled a 1 on d20 and the only way out is toward the thing that just roared at him.)

Falco tries to move, but the webs hold him fast.

Mak takes two shots at Aaroth. Both of them hit, inflicting 23 points of damage. The creature falls back against the wall and then slumps to the floor, motionless.

Elyas casts Magic Weapon on his crossbow.

Finnian moves into the room and sinks an arrow into the slumped Aaroth. Aaroth does not seem to react.

The poor soul that just wet himself stares transfixed at Rolth. The others that remain are a mix of drunks or onlookers. Some seem a bit disappointed the fight appears to be over. A couple decide that this is the perfect time to gulp down the rest of their drinks and leave.

Rolth - Dam. 41-8-7

Kiwina - Dam. 16-8

Angus - Dam. 6

Falco - Dam. 9

Mak - Dam. 0

Tzak - Dam. 12+8+2

Elyas - Dam. 0

Finnian - Dam. 10

Aaroth - AC 22, Touch AC 15, DR 5/good - dead

Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Thursday May 9th, 2019 9:18:54 PM
Mak located the nearest unattended drink and swiped it up as he leaned upon his bow and looked for a chair. When found one he sat with a thump and called to the petals. “You fellas know anyone that’s hiring? I’m a little tapped out?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (10/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Thursday May 9th, 2019 9:23:50 PM
Rolth seems Aaroth fall and his anger falls just as quickly. (End rage) He looks around tiredly at the remaining bystanders and asks, "Anyone else want to gamble their lives away tonight?", hoping that they will leave. He steps aside to let the human who soiled himself pass by in safety. "Sorry, fella, but you were standing in the way of me coming to the aid of my friends. Lucky for both of us, they didn't seem to need my help after all. Off with you now!" He gives him a silver piece to cover the cleaning bill.

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 7/10 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/2 used
Fatigued 1/14 rounds

Angus (Scott) (25/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday May 9th, 2019 9:50:14 PM
He can't see me, I'm a ghost. He can't see me, I'm a ghost, he can't ... Oh, because he is dead...

So Angus feels a little silly but tries to hide it. Angus looks around to see what everyone else is doing while trying to fight his natural inclination to loot the body.

I guess I am a bit out of practice in hiding

Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=23 ;
Thursday May 9th, 2019 10:19:33 PM
"Cecil!" Kiwina looks around at the centaur the Petals came to help. "Explain to us who this is, and how we fix your ship. Please."

Kiwina tends his wounds and anyone else who wants the help. Meanwhile he studies the two who joined the fight today, trying to guess what to make of Angus and Mak.

(Heal = 23 doesn't treat deadly wounds without a healers kit)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday May 10th, 2019 1:46:28 AM
Tsaks snarl dies with Aaroth and he sinks wearily into the nearest chair. Rest and recovery are next on the menu for this battered petal.

(OOC can I save that attack and damage for the next fight ;) )

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+4=9 ; d20+3=20 ; d6=5 ;
Friday May 10th, 2019 6:58:16 AM
Falco continues to struggle but the web is caught on his feathers. {CMB: 9} "Get rid of this web. We should keep him alive if possible."

From a distance he tries to see if Aaroth is simply unconscious as he hopes. {Heal: 20} Regardless he call on the power of his immortal patron to heal all those near.

{Channel: 5 - All within 30ft}

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Friday May 10th, 2019 9:05:09 AM
Mak took a quick intake of breath when Falco channeled the positive energy into the room because for a moment the pain in his leg was gone. It was just a moment though. Healing magic was always temporary when it came to his injury because it had been allowed to heal naturally for too long.

So the soldier put his elbow in the table and rested his head in his hand. "Thanksh for that." Mak said to the avian looking creature as he swirled the remains of his drink in the tankard and started to estimate in his head how many more swallows might be in the container. Afterwards he looked around for another unattended cup as he made plans.

OOC: I added the link to the character sheet. No peeking.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=18 ;
Friday May 10th, 2019 10:54:45 AM
Elyas cautiously moves forward, magical crossbow humming faintly as he keeps it aimed at the 'demon'. when he gets close enough, he looks to make sure the creature is dead, and searches the body.
perception = 18

I am sorry Falco, I did not mean to capture you. the webs did their job of keeping Aaroth in the building, I apologize for the problems it gave you.

with a wave of his hand, Elyas dismisses the spell, and the webs dissolve in seconds leaving no trace

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark
Friday May 10th, 2019 3:56:36 PM
Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You recall that during the fight, Mak dropped a few coins and then a full pouch in front of one of the opposing Minotaurs, who then stepped away from Mak and made his way out.}

Mak grabs the nearest tankard and sits down as he says, “You fellas know anyone that’s hiring? I’m a little tapped out?”

Rolth tiredly asks if anyone else on the place wants to gamble their lives away. Then he apologizes to the drunk that he terrorizes moments earlier, and slips him a coin. The man is a bit bewildered, but takes the coin and leaves.

Angus looks around, trying to gauge what the next steps are.

Kiwina checks on Cecil and finds that while he has been roughly treated, he is uninjured. He asks Cecil for an explanation.

Tzak slumps into a nearby chair, glad the fight appears to be over.

As Elyas dismisses his Web spell, Falco channels some healing power, healing all within 30’ of him for 5 points. Alas, when Elyas does check on Aaroth’s arrow riddled body he finds that the creature is indeed dead.

Elyas searches Aaroth. He finds the body dressed in good clothing, including boots, pants a tunic and vest, a couple of belts with pouches on them. The clothes have some holes and stains they didn’t have before. In one of the pouches he finds 20 GP and 50 SP. In the other are a couple of stoppered vials. On each hand is an ornamented ring, and around his neck hangs a heavy bronze piece, finely made, in the form of two tentacles intertwined around a trident.

Cards lay scattered about the floor along with some chips. And blood.

Kiwina cuts Cecil’s bonds and tries to treat his abrasions and bruising with his healing kit, but he waves Kiwina away. [b]“Ugh - that’s better. Thanks, but I’m OK. Certainly had worse. Who is this? Why it’s Aaroth, a local card shark that evidently swindled me with his cards. But thanks to you, that’s done. My ship? Well, it’s gonna need some repairs for sure, but she’ll float even without them. The Herald is a magic ship, so those holes don’t affect her ability to sail.”

You see three closed doors behind the bar now that the webs are gone. As the other patrons shuffle out, some carrying bottles looted from the bar, you notice one older man sitting against a far wall watching you. He just sits there, occasionally drinking from a metal tankard.

Rolth - Dam. 21
Kiwina - Dam. 3
Angus - Dam. 1
Falco - Dam. 4
Mak - Dam. 0
Tzak - Dam. 15
Elyas - Dam. 0
Finnian - Dam. 5

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Friday May 10th, 2019 3:58:07 PM
Finnian looks at Mak with admiration. "You sir are lethal with that thing" he says pointing to the bow. "I carved this myself he says indicating his own, [b]but I must admit I may be better at making them than I am at wielding the thing.

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Friday May 10th, 2019 4:18:10 PM
Mak raised his nearly empty tankard at the man's compliment. "Cheersh!" he said as he knocked back the remainder of its contents. "Got lucky, don't you know." Mak said as he took two attempts at setting his mug down on the table before politely setting it on it's side and patting it a little. "That'll work." he said with an enebriated whisper.

"Made mine too." Mak said as he returned his attention to the half-elf as he rubbed the fine scroll work on the grip of the bow. "I'm not sho good at it though, sho it took me a couple of yearsh. Names Mak!" Mak said from his seat as he twirled the bow in his left hand. "Hey, shee if any of them pointy things aaaren't broken when you, one'sh old bean, pull them out of him." Mak said to whomever was tending to the dead body of the demon.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (10/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+10=15 ;
Friday May 10th, 2019 9:14:43 PM
Rolth looks over to see whether Mak's coin pouch is still where he dropped it by the minotaur, then heads over to greet the old man sipping his drink. (Perception =15) "Greetings, grandfather. You keep your cool better than most, what with all the excitement going on today. How do you maintain this calm and peace of mind? For, you perceive, that is not my best talent."

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Kiwina (Steve M) (21/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=30 ;
Saturday May 11th, 2019 2:23:06 PM
(perception = 30)

Kiwina continues to look over the new arrivals -- two-footed, small folk. He decides they look like mercenaries, not sailors. Too bad. He turns his attention back to Cecil.

"So, do you have any idea what Aaroth was going on about near the end of the fight? About why he wanted your ship?" Clearly Aaroth was evil, and probably he was just saying some nonsense to try to save his own skin. But Cecil has been around him the most, and is most likely to know. Then again, Angus said he worked for Aaroth briefly, too.

Then there's the question of whether Aaroth had anything to do with the increased pirate activity. But one thing at a time right now. I assume someone is alerting the guard, and they'll be coming soon. We'll need the deck of cards for evidence.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Saturday May 11th, 2019 4:01:44 PM
Elyas casts detect magic while sorting through Aaroth's things, holding it for a few rounds to get as much information as possible. he picks up anything magical (assuming that's probably the rings, vials, amulet, and maybe some of the cards he pulled that were summoning things).

he stashes them in his pockets for now, and will spend the time to ID them once they have cleared things up with the guards and gotten to safety

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday May 12th, 2019 10:23:43 PM
Tsak is pretty banged up. He sets about patching himself up as best he can and then sticks his head out the door to see that Esmerelda has escaped unharmed and is still in the vicinity. The feline is sitting under a nearby lamp post. She regards him cooly before deigning to sashay into the casino to see whats going on.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d8+4=12 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ;
Monday May 13th, 2019 6:58:22 AM
As the webs dissapear Falco stats moving to the others as quickly as he can while he speaks.

"My own fault Kiwina, I lept the bar without looking. Problem with my height. Now who else is injured badly."

He spots Rolth and calls on the warper-sar for healing. Falcos hands briefly warp and the power flows into Rolth. {Healing: 12}

He looks at Tzak and considers before channeling positive energy twice. {Healing: 6 for all}

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Deal With a Demon - DM Mark
Monday May 13th, 2019 5:03:36 PM
Finnian compliments Mak on his fine shooting and the two compare bows, each mentioning that they crafted the bow they carry.

Elyas casts Detect Magic. He notes that Aaroth wears two magic rings and a magic amulet. Two small vials detect as magic in a pouch Aaroth wears. Three of the cards on the floor have a faint lingering magic aura. Elyas stashes these things in his pocket.

Tzak is pretty beat up. He tends to his wounds as best he can. Then he checks on his cat. She regards the ranger for a moment before deciding to reenter the casino. A small leopard would draw some stares if nearly everyone had not already run out.

Freed up from the webbing, Falco heals Rolth for 12 points, and then Channel’s Energy to heal everyone for 6 more points.

Kiwina looks over the two new people that assisted the Petals with the fight. Mak and Angus notice the centaur studying them a moment. Kiwina turns to Cecil, "So, do you have any idea what Aaroth was going on about near the end of the fight? About why he wanted your ship?"

Cecil responds, ”Yeah, I dunno what Aaroth was carrying on about. Maybe being a fish out of water was starting to dry out his brain. Anyway, my thanks to you for not only freeing me but for returning ownership of the Herald to me as well. Certainly Aaroth has no interest in the vessel now. Anywhere you folks need to go, my ship is at your disposal.”

Rolth does not see the coin pouch Mak gave the minotaur laying around anywhere. He walks over to an older man sitting against the wall and says, "Greetings, grandfather. You keep your cool better than most, what with all the excitement going on today. How do you maintain this calm and peace of mind? For, you perceive, that is not my best talent." Rolth can see a glint of fine chainmail beneath his shirt and a longsword at his hip.

The man looks up at the liontaur from his seat. ”Old man? Heh. That may be, but at the rate you folks are going, you’re not likely to ever be called old. Name’s Nyloth. You folks handled yourselves reasonably well or maybe you got lucky. That fish face was dealing out some damage along with some nasty magic. If there were another one of him here, I’d have give you even odds. It was smart of your friend there to pay off that Minotaur. Watch yourselves in the future - you never if that thing still has allies lurking about.

“You called yourselves the Pedals. What is it you're peddling?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+9=24 ;
Monday May 13th, 2019 8:19:29 PM
"Hah, good one, pretending to be an old man who can't hear!" Rolth says with a smile and wink. "We are the Eight Petaled Rose, blessed by Domi to be the Champions of the Taurnament, slayers of evil, that sort of thing. So I suppose that we are peddling good deeds, camaraderie, and a certain dash of style. So if that is what you are seeking, perhaps we have all come to the right place!" Turning to regard the newcomers, he adds, "Speaking of camaraderie, you may perceive that we of the Eight Petaled Rose are short a few members. Perhaps we could consider an alignment of mutual benefit? For you have acquitted yourselves well in the battle to best Aaroth." He looks at them and his colleagues for approval, and gives thanks to Falco for the healing.

(Diplomacy = 24 for dealing with the "old man")

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/6 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 7/10 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/2 used
Fatigued 3/14 rounds

Angus (Scott) (25/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday May 13th, 2019 11:13:36 PM
Angus looks around and answers I am overdue to make a change in my life anyway, I like your style, so I am in... if you will have me along.

Angus (Scott) (30/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday May 13th, 2019 11:15:41 PM
and thank you good sir for the healing

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday May 13th, 2019 11:36:47 PM
Kiwina is not so ready to take on new comrades who would just take up space on the Rose, even if they are handy in a fight. Might not hurt to have them around until the Petals are ready to leave the island, though.

"Cecil, your crew's back on Bridge Island. Are you going to need help to get back to them?" At least the newcomers have earned a share of whatever the Petals collect for this skirmish. Speaking of which... "For that matter, Cecil, do you know where Aaroth was staying in town? We might learn more if we look there."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+9=19 ;
Tuesday May 14th, 2019 7:02:01 AM
Falco moves to Angus and look him up and down.

"Your welcome, I guess if you help like that is is fine to invite you to the group." the next is more of a mumble to himself "Bow, blades... wonder what his specialty is. Well time will tell."

Falco then moves to search the body of Aaroth. {Perception: 29} As he does he call over his shoulder.

"Are we going to need to explain this to anyone?"

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Tuesday May 14th, 2019 10:01:02 AM
Slayers of evil...blah blah.. Thought Mak. Wasn't that the mantra of all who wanted to impose their will on others? Still, he was short on cash and that octopus headed fellow had annoyed him with his cheating. Maybe he would hang around long enough to get his money back from that unexpected expense with the minotaur.

Mak wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and raised his newly emptied mug. "Hear hear! I'm with you, old bean!" then he turned to look for another unattended mug.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday May 14th, 2019 3:43:59 PM
Tsak nods his thanks to Falco, he's feeling much better now. He then makes the effort to thank Angus for his assistance and even throws a nod of appreciation to the funny talkin bowman.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday May 14th, 2019 6:04:33 PM
Thank you for your help, Angus and Mak. we would love to have you join with us, if you're willing to travel with us and face unknown dangers at every turn.

Elyas looks around to make sure everyone is accounted for.

I believe we are done here. we should report back to the Duke before leaving to make sure that he hears our side of the story and it doesn't look like we just murdered this fish man

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=21 ;
Tuesday May 14th, 2019 7:53:15 PM
Finnian sits down. And laughs at the peddle joke but does not respond.

That 21 is for a perception roll and I remember Mac dropping some coins.

Aftermath - DM Mark
Tuesday May 14th, 2019 9:17:02 PM
Rolth diplomatically responds to Nyloth, "We are the Eight Petaled Rose, blessed by Domi to be the Champions of the Tournament, slayers of evil, that sort of thing. So I suppose that we are peddling good deeds, camaraderie, and a certain dash of style. So if that is what you are seeking, perhaps we have all come to the right place!" He then turns to Angus and Mak and extends thanks and a welcome for their help.

Angus accepts the invitation from Rolth, and thanks Falco for the healing.

Mak is hesitant, but does need to replenish his coin, especially after paying the Minotaur to leave. He says, "Hear hear! I'm with you, old bean!"

Kiwina is a bit more reserved in welcoming these strangers. She turns to Cecil, asking if he needs a crew for his ship. He also asks Cecil if he knows where Aaroth lived.

Falco wecomes Angus. He searches Aaroths dead body, but does not finds anything more than Elyas missed. As he searches, he asks, ”"Are we going to need to explain this to anyone?"

Tzak thanks Falco for the healing, and acknowledges Angus and the “funny talking bowman” for their help.

Elyas likewise welcomes the newcomers. Then he says, ”I believe we are done here. we should report back to the Duke before leaving to make sure that he hears our side of the story and it doesn't look like we just murdered this fish man.”

Finnian sits down and takes in the surroundings.

The place is a mess, and there’s a good deal of blood and a few dead bodies. Even outside where the fight took place you see overturned chairs, broken and scattered cups, cards, spilt ale and grog. Ugh. And Mak keeps picking up random cups and drinking their remains.

Cecil says, “A crew? Nah, I can pick me up a crew to get me over to Bridge Island. Where did Aaroth live? Beats me, under a wet rock for all I care.”

Nyloth responds to Rolth, ”Well, whatever you call yourselves, you did well. You say you need to report to the Duke? What’s your business with him? How is it that you seem to know the Duke?”

Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear some quiet noises coming from one of the closed doors behind the bar.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+10=16 ;
Tuesday May 14th, 2019 9:38:04 PM
"When the Duke learned that Aaroth might be conspiring with pirates, he sent us to investigate. So we need to report back to him what occurred here. Of course, that was the second time we met him. The first was during the Taurnament, when he was very generous to us, and I hope we were good guests in return. Do you also have business with the Duke?"

He cuts short when he hears a noise beyond one of the closed doors behind the bar. "What's that? Who's there?" He points towards the door so the other Petals know what he is talking about.

(Perception = 16, success!)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday May 14th, 2019 9:53:33 PM
Angus moves to behind the bar, The fighting's over, its safe to come out now

Angus remains ready to jump back out of the way, just in case the hidden folks come out expecting to fight.

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=21 ;
Tuesday May 14th, 2019 10:33:16 PM
(Perception = 21)

"Perhaps we'd best send word to Lord Marcus first." He also hears the noises behind the door, but has no interest in squeezing behind the bar.

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+4=16 ;
Wednesday May 15th, 2019 7:01:25 AM
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 16, Success!

Mak heard the noises as well and reached for his bow. As he did so his limp seemed noticeably less pronounced. Perhaps it was all the healing magic suffusing the air, or maybe he’d finally reached the point in his consumption of alcohol to numb the pain. Either way he decided to take up a position behind one of the tables.

OOC: Use his precious location on RD 7

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+6=21 ;
Wednesday May 15th, 2019 7:08:05 AM
Satisfied that there is nothing else hidden on the body Falco waits for Elyas to check the items he found out. He spares Aaroth's corpse one more glance before rejoining the others. Would be good to know where he comes from. Is he really a demon?

At the suggestion of someone behind the door he readies his bow but doesn't expect to fire.

"Yes, do come out. It is quite the mess out here but the octopus man has been taken care of. You are safe." {Diplomacy: 21}

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=10 ;
Wednesday May 15th, 2019 12:06:52 PM
Elyas hears nothing (perception = 10), but sees several of his companions perk up and look at a door.

Did you hear something back there? probably just someone hiding from the fight

Aftermath - DM Mark
Wednesday May 15th, 2019 7:58:57 PM
Rolth answers Nyloth about the Petals relationship with the Duke, and then asks, “Do you also have business with the Duke?"

Kiwina suggests sending word to Lord Marcus.

Several of the Petals notice some noise coming from a closed door behind the bar.

Mak grabs his bow and moves behind one of the tables.

Angus moves to behind the bar and says, “The fighting's over, its safe to come out now.”

Falco readies his bow and follows with, "Yes, do come out. It is quite the mess out here but the octopus man has been taken care of. You are safe."

Elyas wonders a bit what all the fuss is about, saying the noise others heard is probably just someone hiding from the fight.

Indeed, two of the doors eventually open. An older man and two servers you saw earlier emerge. They look around, the younger ones a bit wide eyed. The older man looks levelly around the place as the younger ones position themselves behind him. Whew what a mess. His eyes finally fall on the dead bodies of a half-orc and that of Aaroth, a pool of blood beneath each. ”Safe, eh? This don’t look like it was safe. Awright, which one of you did this? Why’d you decide to bust up my place? CARL! CADLESS! Where are those two?”

Nyloth provides no further answer about the Duke, but looks expectantly from the casino owner to the Petals, some with bows and bloodied weapons. His sword hangs sheathed at his side. Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { From the way Nyloth rises from his chair and moves more than a paw’s reach from Rolth he give the appearance of someone ready for action at a moment’s notice.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+2=20 ; d20+9=10 ;
Wednesday May 15th, 2019 8:33:56 PM
Rolth notes Nyloth's careful defensive positioning and says, "Good Nyloth, why are you concerned by us? As you no doubt witnessed, we came here to investigate--on the Duke's behalf, I might add--the predations of Aaroth, who apparently consorted with pirates. When he was caught red-handed cheating--no doubt against the rules of the house, I should hope (Rolth gives a significant glance at the proprietor)--he summoned fiends to fight for him and called on some of his rough fellows to join him. Some did, and they paid the same price as he. So we didn't decide to bust up your place, Aaroth did. I don't think that he will do so again.

(Sense Motive = 20, success)
(Diplomacy = 10, could use a little help!)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday May 15th, 2019 8:38:39 PM
It's a safer place without the magical cheating octopus demon in it!
Tsak rises from his chair, his falchion stays sheathed.
Kiwina's right, I think Lord Marcus is our first stop. Thank you, sir, for your hospitality.

As long as no-one starts a fight, Tsak heads toward the door, and some fresh air.

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=17 ; d20+1=21 ;
Wednesday May 15th, 2019 11:55:29 PM
(Sense motive = 17)

"I think the gentleman would have taken Aaroth's part if he had thought we were in the wrong," Kiwina says, indicating Nyloth, "but he may have his opinions of the fitness of our actions. Perhaps one of the young ones can get the guard so he will understand we don't intend to slip away." He tries to help Rolth smooth things over. (diplomacy = 21)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+8=19 ; d20+6=20 ;
Thursday May 16th, 2019 7:20:34 AM
{Sense Motive: 19}

Falco unnok's his arrow and shoulders his bow with a little shake to settle his feathers. He walks up to the older gentlemen.

"As said we were here on the Duke's business as well as our own. We had been looking for this pirate consort er for some time. If there are damages to be repaired and I sure we can pass on the few gold. As for lost business, the absence of this" he points to Aaroth "will only be an improvement I am sure." {Diplomacy: 20}

He looks around the room and at the Petals.

"I am sure you bit folk can take a moment to straighten up the chairs and tables. It will not help our name to smash up a bar and then not pick up." he glances at the folks who seem to be joining the Petals "Make sense to you folks? We would rather be thought of as heroes then vandals."

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50
Thursday May 16th, 2019 11:43:26 AM
Finnian agrees with the others and moves to help clean.

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20=1 ; d20+1=18 ;
Thursday May 16th, 2019 11:55:54 AM
OOC: Mak, Sense Motive, Untrained +0, Roll 1, Fail! Aid Another, Diplomacy +1, Roll 18. Gives +2 to Rolth.

Mak, in his best aristocratic voice, suggested Rolth was speaking true and that it would be best for all involved to listen to him and follow his instruction. The young nobleman then strung the bow over his shoulder and started looking for the tap so he could draw himself a fresh beer.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday May 16th, 2019 2:59:05 PM
Elyas doesn't try to add anything to the conversation, but moves to help Finnian clean up the mess, picking up arrows, righting chairs and making sure there aren't any wayward strands of webbing around

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday May 16th, 2019 4:00:32 PM
Angus gestures towards Rolth This one speaks the truth, you may remember me from the other casino, a local lad just like the lot of you. That Aaroth has been under suspicion of cheating... and much worse, for some time now.

Angus also helps to put things upright and clean up as he says all that.

Aftermath - DM Mark
Thursday May 16th, 2019 11:51:24 PM
Rolth asks Nyloth why his is concerned about the Petals. Then he tells the proprietor the Petals didn’t bust up the place, Aaroth did.

Mak agrees with Rolth, and move behind the bar to fill his beer.

Tzak says the place is safer without Aaroth, and he agrees with Kieina that Lord Marcus should be their next stop. He makes for the door.

Kiwina voices her thoughts regarding Nyloth, and suggests someone go get the guard.

Falco clarifies that the Petals were here on the Duke’s business, offers to pay for some damages, and notes that the place is better off without Aaroth. Then he starts cleaning up the place, suggesting the other Petals do the same.

Finnian and Elyas get to cleaning as.

Angus backs up what’s been said about Aaroth and also starts straightening up the place.

Nyloth relaxes a bit says, ”You folks are a little jumpy, but you handle yourselves well. To be sure, it looks like you have things well in hand here.” However, he does not leave.

The proprietor barks to the young man and woman behind him, ”Here now, Yara, Gum, don’t just stand there slack jawed while others do your work!” The two snap into action, but they give the Petals and the dead bodies a wide berth as they go. Then he man responds to Falco, ”Never mind bird man. I have some of Aaroth’s funds on account. They’ll do to pay for anything that’s broken. But I do need you to take care of that,” he says, pointing at Aaroth.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Friday May 17th, 2019 6:46:13 AM
Rolth says to the proprietor, "I assure you that we will do so. Was Aaroth staying here, and if so, might we search his room for additional evidence that we could convey to the Duke?". To Nyloth he asks, "Sir, what brings you here, and why do you linger when all the others have left? You may of course do as you please, but I admit to a certain curiosity, given that you seem to have some skill at arms yourself."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 |
Friday May 17th, 2019 6:51:59 AM
While cleaning Falco attempts to retrieve the 'marked' cards that Aaroth had been using. This will be good evidence if needed I think.

"Well sir, it sounds you may come out ahead of the game. Good good. We will deal with the body as well." How do I 'deal' with a body?

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Friday May 17th, 2019 7:00:16 AM
With no knowledge of local funerary customs, and an unwillingness to return this body to the sea where its spirit would trouble fishermen for generations, Kiwina makes no move to deal with Aaroth. Instead, he verifies that the creatures he fought disappeared afterwards.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=15 ;
Friday May 17th, 2019 7:18:00 AM
Seeing that Falco is taking care of retrieving the cards, Angus continues to tidy up the place while looking for anything else that would be unusual or a clue to help them understand Aaroth.

(Perception = 15)

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Friday May 17th, 2019 8:59:07 AM
Mak angled his clean mug just so and pulled on the tap. Amber fluid flowed from the spout and gathered in a soft swirl at the bottom of the container while Mak looked into its bottom with fascination. When the mug was almost full with barely a hint of a foamy head Mak released the tap handle and took a long sniff of the golden substance. As a thrill ran up his spine Mak leaned against the bar and took a sip while he watched everyone clean.

For a moment afterwards Mak drifted off into his thoughts. Finnian reminded him of Malcolm, full of excitement and wonder. Someone that knew what a man's bow was. Like Malcolm he also needed a few lessons, but Mak didn't know if he was ready to go back to that life yet.

Mak raised his mug and motioned toward his pack across the room. "That bag is moyne, fie leave it there."

OOC: DM, bump on the private post.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday May 17th, 2019 9:03:25 AM
Tsak notes the request to take care of the body as he heads for the door.
I'll try to rouse some guards, maybe they'll be able to help us deal with the remains of the deceased.

Tsak makes sure that Esmerelda leaves with him, he doesn't want the feline trying to chow down on the dead body of Aaroth.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday May 17th, 2019 12:46:37 PM
Taking care of dead bodies isn't really our specialty. do we bury him in a city graveyard? or just burn the body?

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=12 ;
Friday May 17th, 2019 4:58:05 PM
Finnian continues to clean and searches for anything of interest that might have gone overlooked. Natural 1

Aftermath - DM Mark
Friday May 17th, 2019 6:22:10 PM
Rolth agrees to deal with Aaroth’s body, and asks if Aaroth had a room here. To Nyloth he asks "Sir, what brings you here, and why do you linger when all the others have left? You may of course do as you please, but I admit to a certain curiosity, given that you seem to have some skill at arms yourself."

Elyas says, ”Taking care of dead bodies isn't really our specialty. Do we bury him in a city graveyard? Or just burn the body?”

Falco cleans up, and retrieves some of the scattered cards. Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {With a good idea what to look for, he can see that the face cards seem to have some sort of mark on this.} (Falco may recall that Elayas still has the marked cards he took from the table earlier.)

Kiwina has no intention of touching the dead Aaroth. There is a dead half-orc there, but the dead Lemure, Dretch and Hell Hound are no-where to be seen. Perception DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {It doesn’t take much of a practiced eye to see that though these creatures are gone, the damage they inflicted was quite real, including the scorch marks from the Hell Hound.}

Angus helps clean up. He looks carefully as he goes, and though there is nothing terribly unusual, he does manage to find 6 silver pieces that were probably dropped in haste.

Finnian likewise keeps a sharp eye, and manages to find a nice looking dagger as he straightens up chairs.

Mak pulls a mug of ale as he watches the others work as he says, "That bag is moyne, fie leave it there." This earns him a stern look from the proprietor, ”That bag may be yours, but you don’t see me going through it and taking what I want. So get out from behind my bar.”

Tzak says he’ll get the guards. He calls his cat to him as he heads out the door. As he reaches the door, he sees a few people looking in that scatter. They seem genuinely afraid.

Responding to Rolth, the proprietor says, ”Aaroth? Yeah he stayed here. That’s his room up there.” He points to a door in the shadows up the stairs. ”But you’ve got no business in there that I can see.” Sense Motive DC 10Highlight to display spoiler: { This bar owner expects something in return.}

Nyloth says to Rolth’s question, ”My business here is like anyone else’s - I gamble and I drink. The real question seems to be ‘why were you here in the first place?’” Afterall, I’m not the one that came in here and killed a couple of people.” Sense Motive DC 30Highlight to display spoiler: { This Nyloth was not here to gamble and drink.}

To Tzak Nyloth scratches his short bears as he says, ”Get the guards if you like, but killing a man in a casino is just gonna to tie you up here for a while - probably in a jail until they sort things out. The guards probably don’t care much about what happens to a guy with an octopus head. But if you want to force them to care, well, that’s up to you how you want to spend your time. And they’re likely to want to interview witnesses. I’m not sure you want to put your fate in the hands of the customers of this place. But again,” he shrugs, that’s up to you.”

Per his earlier question Mak knowsHighlight to display spoiler: {This Purple Duke, or “Duke Purple” as he likes to be called, is a bit of a dandy. The locals may know more. Mak also know that the title of Duke here does not imply a royal connection. Rather, it is often an assumed title based on a rule of might or control.}

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=30 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+5=23 ;
Friday May 17th, 2019 7:40:16 PM
(Perception = 30, sense motive = 17)

Lord Marcus already knows we're looking for Aaroth and why, Kiwina thinks, I wonder what Nyloth is up to. I wonder if he's trying to keep us from Aaroth's room.

Kiwina wanders over towards the barkeep, pulling out a gold piece. "The man-thing attacked us! Simply because we talked about showing his marked deck to the guards. I'd say that makes this our business. Now which room did you say he was in?" Although he's ready to pay for the information, Kiwina stares at the man as he slams the coin down -- wouldn't want him to consider lying or asking for more. (Intimidate = 23)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+2=12 ;
Sunday May 19th, 2019 2:59:27 PM
Rolth agrees with Kiwinia's approach to the proprietor, as paying a bit to gain access to Aaroth's room seems like a good plan. He doesn't respond to Nyloth's pointed comment about us coming here and killing people--they guy seems determined to think what is going to think, and isn't listening to what we are saying, so 'yawn'. If Nyltoh tries to interfere with our investigation or enter Aaroth's room, Rolth will block his way. We at least are here at the direction of the Duke, and he is claiming to just be a gambler and drinker.

(Sense Motive = 12, success)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday May 20th, 2019 7:08:06 AM
Angus examines the silver coins to see if they are normal coins of the local realm or from elsewhere.

My guess is that he had more to hide from us than simply being a card cheat. Would be nice to know why he wanted the ship so badly Angus says to those nearby

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 |
Monday May 20th, 2019 7:10:27 AM
Not finding any additional cards that had been lost in the commotion Falco listens to see what happens with Kiwina's attempt to get into the room. Not being one who takes the intimidation approach he has little to add.

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday May 20th, 2019 10:08:54 AM
Elyas waits to see what the barkeep does in response to Kiwina's bribe. He knows getting information from Aaroth's room could be very important, either to tie him more directly to the pirates or to learn more about the odd things he was yelling right before his end. if the barkeep doesn't give in, it might be worth a risk doing something more... drastic.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday May 20th, 2019 10:22:30 AM
Having been reigned in by the mans words Tsak engages Nyloth in conversation hoping to distract him whilst others among the petals enter and search the room used by Aaroth.
Truth be told sir, I'm kinda new to all this and would welcome the counsel of a more experienced head. What would you suggest we do about this predicament?

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Monday May 20th, 2019 12:14:41 PM
DM Old

This earns him a stern look from the proprietor, ”That bag may be yours, but you don’t see me going through it and taking what I want. So get out from behind my bar.”

Mak New

Mak raised his mug at the man and said. "Cheers! Nice to know one's welcome here if he's a cheat, but not if he's thirsty. I'd pay for this, old bean, but I'm a little tapped out since I bribed a minotaur to not trash your place. You'd think one would get a little credit for that."

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday May 20th, 2019 12:16:45 PM
Kiwina looked over his shoulder and saw the unkempt man heading up the stair and decided he'd better head that off before more trouble was started, but he only managed to catch up to the beer carrying man when he stopped at the door to check and see if it was locked.

The soldier wandered over to his pack and then headed upstairs to the room that was supposed to be Aaroths with the intent to examine it's contents. At the door to the room Mak dropped the pack and tried the door handle to see if it was locked.

Aftermath - DM Mark d20=4 ; d6=1 ;
Monday May 20th, 2019 10:54:52 PM
Kiwina fixes an intimidating gaze on the older barkeep and he slams a gold piece down as he says. "The man-thing attacked us! Simply because we talked about showing his marked deck to the guards. I'd say that makes this our business. Now which room did you say he was in?" The man is clearly now fearful of the centaur, and holds up his hands as he replies, ”Hey, hey, I don’t want any trouble with you. You got the weapons, so it’s that room up there. Here’s a key. ” He gestures to a specific door as he holds out a key to Kiwina. (Bear in mind that intimidating people into submission typically takes 1 minute of time and leaves them initially compliant, but later rather unfriendly.)

Rolth supports Kiwina intimidating the barkeep, and prepares to block Nyloth should he try to interfere.

Angus agrees. He sees that the silver coins he found seem to be local currency.

Elyas is also in agreement, and is ready for more drastic action if needed.

Falco watches the exchange, and pockets the marked cards he picked up from the floor and table.

Mak decides he’s earned the ale from the barkeep. Intimidated, the barkeep sullenly offers no objection.

Tzak turns to Nyloith and says, ”Truth be told sir, I'm kinda new to all this and would welcome the counsel of a more experienced head. What would you suggest we do about this predicament?”

Nyloth offers no resistance, nor does he do anything to interfere. He responds to Tzak, ”Doesn’t look like you folks need any advice. You people won and you’re taking what you want. You certainly don’t need my help.” He sits down with his back to the wall and pick up his tankard and takes a drink.

Kiwina and Mak head up the stairs and unlock the door to the room.

They find a rather spartan and well kept room. It smells clean, but slightly odd. There is normal furniture you’d expect to find in such a single room living space. The wardrobe holds sturdy, well made clothing, some fancy but most is rather plain. It also contains a locked box about 1 foot on each side. A tray on the desk holds some strange oils, unguents and liquids. They find a basket containing a number of shells, some rather unusual. There are writing implements and paper, but any written materials in the room seem to be limited to local receipts for mundane goods, an agreement for renting the room, etc. There are a couple of small, sharp knives, a large dagger, a crossbow made of metal and bone, and a carved piece of shell about the size of a hair comb but with a toothed scraping edge. They also find a covered bucket that seems to have water, seaweed and some large snails in it.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday May 21st, 2019 6:28:03 AM
Tsak positions himself near the bottom of the stairwell and waits for those who are investigating Aaroth's room to return.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+8=22 ; d20+9=10 ;
Tuesday May 21st, 2019 7:05:28 AM
As the others move upstairs Falco hurries to catch up speaking more for the benefit of the new members.

"You folks have joined us at an odd time. We were attacked by pirates on the way here and that Aaroth with linked to the. The Petals are not just ruffians, we are not simply taking things from the room. Captain Cecil is owed some form of reparation though if anything is found. Really clues about the pirates are more important."

Falco casts detect magic and slowly looks over the room. If he sees anything he will try and work out what it is. {Spellcraft: 22} One tjhat is done he will look for clues about the pirates. {Perception: 10}

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday May 21st, 2019 11:27:42 AM
Elyas will walk slowly in a circle around the room while casting Detect Magic. if anything shows up as magical he will add it to his bag with the magical items he took from Aaroth's body to be examined in detail once they are out of the gambling den.

Mak and Kiwina (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+6=8 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+8=24 ;
Tuesday May 21st, 2019 2:35:42 PM
Mak entered the room while the others caught up to him and Kiwina. He looked at the crossbow carewfully, trying to gauge it's quality. Once they arrived he stepped back out onto the balcony and leaned against the wall and sipped on his beverage. "I'll pay for this." Mak offered to the proprietor, "But I'll have to owe you."

Meanwhile Kiwina examined the contents of the room for anything familiar or out of place.

OOC: Kiwina, KS: Nature +6 = 8, Perception +10 = 19
OOC: Mak - Craft: Bowyer +8, Roll 24

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+10=29 ;
Tuesday May 21st, 2019 8:01:24 PM
Rolth will toss the proprietor payment for Mak's drink, and says to Mak, "No, you can owe me. We'll not have the name of the Eight Petaled Rose sullied by any suggestions that we are mere ruffians. Do I look like a barbarian? I mean, umm, never mind." He stomps upstairs to the room to aid in the search.

(Perception = 29)

Aftermath - DM Mark
Tuesday May 21st, 2019 10:56:31 PM
Tzak takes a position at the bottom of the stairs and waits.

Falco explains that the Petals are not just ruffians. They are seeking clues and compensation for Cecil. He moves upstairs and casts Detect Magic. The only hit he gets is on the box. It is indeed magic, and contains three sources of conjuration magic. No one has touched the box yet.

Elyas also casts Detect Magic, but finds the same as Falco.

Mak explains to the proprietor that he’ll pay for the drink later, since he is tapped out. Once upstairs, he examines the crossbow. It is quite finely made and polished to a nice sheen. It would probably survive underwater just fine. There is a quarrel of bolts there as well. {There is no balcony.)

Kiwina scans the room, but notices nothing more than has been mentioned.

Rolth pays for Mak’s drink, and says, "No, you can owe me. We'll not have the name of the Eight Petaled Rose sullied by any suggestions that we are mere ruffians. Do I look like a barbarian? I mean, umm, never mind." He helps with the search of squidward’s room.

The proprietor quietly takes the coin, but barks at the younger helpers to mind their work.

Nyloth quietly sits against the wall. You occasionally see someone peeking in one of the windows.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+15=25 ;
Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 6:14:31 AM
Angus helps to search the room and will attempt to unlock the box.

(Disable device = 25)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 |
Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 7:05:38 AM
After pointing out there is some sort of magic item in the box Falco looks for any documents laying about, letters and what not. He is looking for anything that ties Aaroth to the pirates.

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Mak and Kiwina (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 8:41:59 AM
Mak raises his mug. "The noblest of barbarians you are too, old bean!" When he holds the mug aloft Rolth can see a signet ring with the seal turned inwards to his palm on his right hand. Maki accent and manner certainly mark him as a nobleman, though they would rarely be tapped out. Perhaps this one was a scoundrel.

OOC: Ok, the room is on the second floor and the proprietor pointed to it? I just assumed there was a balcony running around the central area with rooms upstairs. Not important really to have a map, unless more trouble is coming. ;)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=11 ; d20+7=17 ;
Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 10:08:59 AM
Satisfied that nothing else in the room is magical, Elyas roots through some of the items in the room to look for anything out of the ordinary. he starts by examining the tray full of oils and liquids. he examines them, removing stoppers and sniffing or tasting the liquids.

[perception to ID liquids = 11. knowledge nature to id any of them that are mundane natural concoctions = 17]

Elyas also eyes the interesting bone crossbow, but doesn't have time to examine it just yet.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:17/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=12 ;
Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 10:27:19 AM
Finnian casts detect magic and gets the same information as Falco. He approaches the box and investigates without touching at first for fear that it may be trapped.

[perception =12,another 1...]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 12:52:05 PM
Tsak scrapes a chair across the stone floor and settles into it. Esmerelda sits leaning against his leg, the half orc absently stroking her between the ears.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 7:27:15 PM
Rolth responds to Mak with a smile and a teasing retort, "The most barbaric of the nobles are you, young bean! What's your story then?"

Aftermath - DM Mark d100=58 ; d20=3 ; d20=5 ;
Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 11:12:08 PM
Finnian examines the box in Aaroth’s room with Detect Magic, but does not touch it, wary of any traps.

Angus unlocks the box. Opening it, he finds there are three potion vials and some gold coins. There is also a gold symbol similar to the one he wore around his neck.

Falco searches for anything linking Aaroth to the pirates, but finds nothing in writing beyond local receipts for mundane goods, an agreement for renting the room, etc.

Elyas Elyas opens and smells/tastes the various liquids. Some have little or no smell, one is quite fishy, and a couple smell vile. As for taste, DC 12 Fortitude Save Highlight to display spoiler: { if you make the save, you are sickened for 1 min, and if you fail the save you are nauseated for 1 min.}

Mak goes back downstairs and says to Rolth, "The noblest of barbarians you are too, old bean!". People may notice he wears a ring turned inwards to his palm and also has a certain accent.

Rolth replies, "The most barbaric of the nobles are you, young bean! What's your story then?"

Tzak sits quietly with his cat. His really big cat.

The proprietor moves about the room, making sure his employees clean and straghten things up. Nyloth sits quietly.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 6:42:00 AM
Angus gets the attention of the others in the room

Interesting, got some coin and potions of some sort and a spare piece of squiddy jewelry. Anyone here know what these things are? besides the gold, I mean.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 6:44:36 AM
"Hey Angus, does that chest have any secret compartments maybe? It seems weird that there are no clues here at all to whatever his master plan is." He then walks back to the common room and hangs out near Tsak and Esmerelda. He japes, "Let's not forget who the biggest, baddest cat here is, but Esmerelda is pretty cool!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+8=28 ;
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 6:48:42 AM
{Spellcraft: 28}

Falco examins the potions to see if he can recognize what they are. While not as versed in the arcane as he once was he is confident at this moment. [i] {Nat 20 :)}

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 8:50:54 AM
"My story?" Mak said as he took a chair and leaned back. "Trying to get away from it all...war, memories of war, war like people, war injuries, basic war stuff, don't you know. Being a soldier or guard doesn't pay well, so I shipped aboard as an assistant navigator and here I am."

While Mak was talking his left hand made a circular motion on his left leg as if he were kneading the muscles there. "The war injuries I'm trying to get away from.", he explained.

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 8:58:35 AM
Kiwina stood at the door to the room and made sure nothing untoward happened to those investigating. He also served as a relay to those in the common room to keep them up to date.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+4=8 ;
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 12:03:58 PM
fortitude save = 8. Fail.

Elyas stops examining the vials of liquid and starts puking in the corner, unable to even stand upright after just a single taste of one of the liquids.

Wel... those... blarg... aren't potions.... blarg

[ooc: anyone have craft alchemy or any other way to id what those might be?]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 3:42:07 PM
Tsak gives Rolth a toothy grin, and Esmerelda bestows on him a baleful stare.
He gets the sense that some of the others aren't ready to leave yet, so stays put for now.

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 4:45:55 PM
Mak heard the vomiting from where he was and idly commented. "You think he drank the ink?"

Aftermath - DM Mark
Friday May 24th, 2019 12:34:23 AM
Angus says, “Interesting, got some coin and potions of some sort and a spare piece of squiddy jewelry. Anyone here know what these things are? besides the gold, I mean.”

Rolth replies, asking him to check the box for secret compartments. It seems odd to him there are no clues to Aaroth’s master plan.

Falco checks one of the potions and determined it is a Cure Moderate Wounds potion. Assuming he makes equally successful Spellcraft checks twice more, he will determine that all three potions are the same.

Mak responds to Rolth’s earlier question, sharing a bit about his background.

Kiwina Shares info with the others about what is found in the room.

Tzak stays put.

Elyas seems to have a bad reaction to one or more of the mystery liquids he was tasting and is sickened.

The proprietor hears the retching and sighs. He says tentatively, ”Now to be sure, you good folks needn’t trouble yourselves about matters here. If you would be so kind as to take the Aaroth’s body, I can have the contents of his room packed up and sent … sent wherever you choose. We don’t want any trouble.”

Nyloth sits quietly.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday May 24th, 2019 2:50:34 AM
Tsak heads outside to find a guard and send for Marcus.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Friday May 24th, 2019 6:22:37 AM
Rolth bids Tsak to wait a moment to discuss the way ahead. "Perhaps involving Lord Marcus and the local guards is unwise. The Duke asked us to detain Aaroth and bring him in. I think maybe we should do that instead. What do you others think?"

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=18 ;
Friday May 24th, 2019 6:24:52 AM
Angus checks the box for secret compartments.

(Perception = 18)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+3=9 ;
Friday May 24th, 2019 6:50:50 AM
{Heal Check: 9}

Falco glances over at the retching Elyas but has little idea what is going on with him.

"Walk it off, you will be ok." he scoops up the potions "These will be useful, they can cure moderate injuries, who would like to have one to carry?"

If he can overhear Mak he will keep an eye on him wondering what injuries he has suffered thinking they may be more then wounds of the flesh.

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Friday May 24th, 2019 8:59:20 AM
Mak listened to Rolth ask for opinions and thought to add. "If your directive was to bring him in, old bean, that certainly makes the sticky wicket of what to doh with the body academic, does it not?"

Mak leaned back in his chair and finished the beer as he looked crestfallen into the bottom of mug. "Farewell thee, it appears you may be the last I'll see in a while, old bean." He remained seated for a moment or two before standing and addressing the room.

"So, anyone have a cart, or perhaps a mule to throw this cheater over, so one doesn't have to carry him all the way to the duke?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Friday May 24th, 2019 9:02:17 AM
Kiwina raised his hand to accept the curing potion. "I'll take one."

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=6 ;
Friday May 24th, 2019 10:24:07 AM
After a minute Elyas recovers a bit.
Well if we don't have anyone who can identify these liquids, perhaps it is best to leave them behind. I doubt that they are somehow the secret to the squid's diabolical plan anyways.

Perhaps I should address this gap in my studies... learning more about alchemical compounds may be of use to me moving forward...

Elyas will then examine the crossbow in the room to see if it is any better than the one he is carrying.
perception = 6.... natural 1.

[ooc]I have Aaroth's amulet. you said there was a matching one in the box. was it magical as well, or were only the potions magical?[/ooc]

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Friday May 24th, 2019 3:15:57 PM
Mak shared his findings on the crossbow with the others.

It is quite finely made and polished to a nice sheen. It would probably survive underwater just fine. There is a quarrel of bolts there as well.

"Fluttah it fires bolts underwatah fie fine."

Aftermath - DM Mark
Saturday May 25th, 2019 4:27:44 AM
Tzak heads outside to find a guard. He sees a couple of minotaur guards that seem to be watching the casino doors from across the street. Which seems odd. Unless they just got there they must surely have seen people fleeing the place. Tzak tells them to send for Lord Marcus. They regard Tzak cooly. ”Marcus eh? Now why would I bother Marcus about this place?”

As Tzak heads out, he hears Rolth calls after him, "Perhaps involving Lord Marcus and the local guards is unwise. The Duke asked us to detain Aaroth and bring him in. I think maybe we should do that instead. What do you others think?"

Angus checks the box for secret compartments. He finds none, but in the process he can tell there are 560 GP in the box. These coins look a bit odd though - different from the ones you’ve been dealing in here.

Falco glances at the retching Elyas and tell him to walk it off as he offers the potions to his friends.

Mak says, ”"If your directive was to bring him in, old bean, that certainly makes the sticky wicket of what to doh with the body academic, does it not?" About the crossbow, he says, "Fluttah it fires bolts underwatah fie fine."

Kiwina says he’ll take a potion.

Once he gets his stomach under control, Elyas is ready to leave the various liquids behind. In looking at the amulet that was in the box, it is the same symbol of two tentacles intertwined around a trident, though this one does not detect as magic.

The proprietor can see you looking at a box and the crossbow. ”Since you’ll be taking the body of that thing, you’re certainly entitled to take his things with you. As for your business with Lord Marcus, well, I’ll leave that to you. But I don’t want any trouble with him.” He sounds a bit agitated.

Nyloth stands. “If you’re fetching Lord Marcus, well, that’s my cue to leave. I bid you folks good day.” He steps out the door."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Saturday May 25th, 2019 8:54:43 AM
Rolth will gladly accept one of the potions, since he always seems to get himself into damaging situations! He watches Nyloth go, looking for signs of any trickery. Otherwise he is ready to bundle Aaroth up in some blankets and cart him off to the Duke, along with our hard earned spoils of battle. He suggests that we leave by a back way, to avoid any prying eyes.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday May 25th, 2019 6:39:32 PM
Tsak puts on his best dumb-orc straight face.
There's something fishy going on. We were sent by the Purple Duke to investigate, and Marcus asked to be kept up to date. But you know best I'm sure. What was your name by the way?

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=17 ; d20+6=12 ;
Saturday May 25th, 2019 7:21:06 PM
Kiwina takes a good look at Nyloth, trying to figure out the enigmatic fellow and why he is now ready to leave after sticking around through the fight (perception = 17, sense motive = 12).

He also looks around for Cecil, expecting the centaur to go with the Petals. "Do you have anything we need to take?"

If the guards really are waiting outside, he doesn't expect a back way will do much more than raise suspicion, but Kiwina follows Rolth's lead on this. Which way did Nyloth take?

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+10=19 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=23 ;
Sunday May 26th, 2019 7:59:35 PM
Elyas simply follows the others out, holding on to the magical items lifted from Aaroth and the crossbow.
[ooc: functionally, what is the crossbow? light, heavy, masterwork?]

as he finds time during their travel or while waiting for the guards, Elyas examines the magical items from the squid man
ring 1 spellcraft = 19
ring 2 = 22
Amulet = 22
playing cards = 23

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday May 27th, 2019 6:22:19 AM
Angus holds up a few of the coins.

Any of you more traveled folk recognize these coins? There must be nearly 300 of them. I have seen plenty of odd gold while working in the gambling house, but these are new to me... It may tell us where this guy was from, or at least who he last swindled..."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+6=13 ;
Monday May 27th, 2019 3:12:04 PM
Falco nods to Tsak "Indeed something does seem off doesn't it."

He examines the coins presented by Angus to see if he can recognize them. {Know: History: 13}

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Aftermath - DM Mark
Monday May 27th, 2019 11:55:53 PM
Rolth takes one of the potions. As he wraps Aaroth’s body in a blanket, he keeps an eye on the departing Nyloth. Rolth looks for a back way out. All he sees are the three doors behind the bar, two of which the casino staff were hiding in.

Outside, Tzak tells the Minotaur guards, ”There's something fishy going on. We were sent by the Purple Duke to investigate, and Marcus asked to be kept up to date. But you know best I'm sure. What was your name by the way?” The head minotaur guard raises an eyebrow as he regards Tzak with a new respet. ”Duke Purple himself sent you? And Lord Marcus wanted to be kept apprised? He turns to another guard, and with a slight smile he says, ”OK, go get Lord Marcus.”

Kiwina is puzzled by Nyloth’s sudden departure. He asks Cecil of there is anything he need to gather before leaving. Cecil replies, ”Nah, let’s get outta here. My things are aboard the Herald.

Elyas Takes out the magic items he stuffed in his pocket. He’s not sure what the two rings are, but he can tell there is an Amulet of Natural Armor +1. The playing cards are no longer magic items, but he can sense the lingering aura of Conjuration Summoning magic on them. In addition (the DM forgot to mention) Aaroth had two unused potions - Cure Light Wounds and Delay Poison. The light crossbow is a masterwork weapon.

Angus asks if anyone knows anything about the odd coins he has. Falco looks at them. He’s not familiar with them but suspects they are rather old. The proprietor notices and takes an interest. ”Yeah, you’ll have a hard time using those coins. I can exchange them for you though.”

Nyloth exits through the front door. Outside, Tzak sees the man glance his way and head off.

Not long after, Lord Marcus shows up with his usual swagger and a few guards. Or maybe they’re just thugs - it’s hard to say. He looks at Tzak standing with the nearby guards. ”Well. What do you have for me?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+9=27 ;
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 6:59:44 AM
Rolth gives up hope of finding a back way out, and instead heads out to greet Lord Marcus. "My lord, thank you for coming. As you know, we arrived here at the bidding of the Purple Duke, to investigate and detain Aaroth on suspicion of consorting with pirates. You asked us to let you know if we managed to deal with Aaroth, and call upon you if we had done so. Well, we did and we have. Aaroth attacked us after being confronted for cheating in the gambling hall here, using magic cards to summon demons to aid him in the fight. In the end, he was slain. We now plan to return him to the Purple Duke, as his Grace requested. Would you by chance be able to make available a cart for us to transport the corpse? We will of course have it returned once our journey is completed."

Diplomacy = 27)

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 7:01:10 AM
Kiwina watches with interest.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 |
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 7:01:29 AM
When the propritor suggests changing in the coins Falco is unsure but shrugs.

'Up to you Angus but I would like to keep one or two, in case their origin becomes important."

Waiting for Lord Marcus to arrive Falco takes a seat and loses himself in thought for a moment. Thoughts of growing up a mischievous youth before leaving home to pursue arcane advancement cross his mind and he wonders how so much happened so fast. No longer versed in the arcane, no longer even a halfling. The Wold moves fast it seems.

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+5=25 ;
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 9:32:28 AM
Mak set his empty mug down and wandered over to his pack and picked it up, then he gave the room a once over with a glance and headed for the door. As Rolth spoke to the local lord, Mak leaned against the wall and listened, but kept his gaze unfocused and distant as would a bystander.

OOC: What does Mak know about Marcus? KS: Nobility +5, Roll 25 (Natch!) Not that it matters, LOL!

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=9 ;
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 11:13:15 AM
Elyas hangs back and watches, knowing it's not helpful to have too many people talking at once, and trusting that Rolth will handle things with his usual grace.

he keeps an eye out for any more toruble approaching, but is not expecting much at this point. perception = 9

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=18 ;
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 6:11:36 PM
Angus really wants to ask the proprietor why the coins are un-spendable here and if so, why he would exchange them (where are they usable anyway?) but he realizes this would not be the best time to say anything with the arrival of the Lord Marcus.

Angus waits and listens. He also keeps an eye for any odd or sudden change of manner from the guards

(perception = 18)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 6:35:27 PM
Tsak, taking a half step back, defers to Rolth and aids in diplomacy by not aiding in diplomacy.

Aftermath - DM Mark
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 12:49:39 AM
Rolth addresses Lord Marcus, politely reminding him that the Petals are on the Purple Duke’s business. He explains Aaroth was cheathign, there was a fight, and Aaroth is dead. He asks if they can have the use of a cart to take the body to the Duke.

Kiwina and Tzak watch quietly.

Elyas watches with interest, trying to also keep an eye out for trouble.

Mak casually observes the conversation with this Lord Marcus. He know a Lord such as this typically would have a great deal of local authority and autonomy within a certain area. This authority is given to him by someone else to whom he owes fealty, probably this Purple Duke people are talking about. Mak can tell from the Lords title and demeanor he expects obedience.

Falco is a bit unsure about exchanging the coins, and defers to Angus.

Angus is puzzled why the man running the bar in the casino wants coins that cannot be spent, but decides matters with Lord Marcus are more pressing.

Lord Marcus is a commanding figure, armed and armored in gleaming gear. Having entered the casino with a small retinue of guards, he looks around. He tells one of the guards to fetch a cart. The proprietor looks a bit pale and his two young staff stop what they’re doing. He walks over to a few pools of blood. There is a dead half-orc and a body wrapped in a blanket.

He turns to the Petals. ”That’s Aaroth in the blanket? Huh. And you say he was cheating at cards?”

The proprietor stammers, ”My Lord, I…

The man falls silent as Marcus cuts him off sharply, ”SHUT UP KARSK. If I wanted to hear from you, I’d have asked. And if he was cheating, you’ve been holding out on your tribute. I’ll deal with you later.” He turns back to the Petals. ”I can assure you that noone is going to cry over the loss of a creature like that. What do you know about him Has anyone checked his room? Did he have anything of interest? How do you know he was cheating? Do you have proof? And has this Karsk given you any trouble?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 6:32:58 AM
Rolth decides that hiding things from the gruff Lord would be unwise. "Our friend Elyas here tells us that he was a Cecaelia, not actually a demon, although his squid and human parts were reversed from most of his kind. He seemed to have hired some local bravos to back him up, but we ran most of them off. We checked his room for any clues, but found little other than a chest with some strange gold and trinkets that to be honest we are hoping the Duke and your Lordship will allow us to keep as a reward for removing this miscreant from the scene. As far as cheating, my companions Falco and Elyas recovered the marked cards that he was using to deal himself favorable hands, which many of us witnessed during the course of the game. As for Karsk, he was upset that the fight made a mess of his establishment, but saw reason when we helped clean up a bit. Anyone else have more to add?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 |
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 7:15:43 AM
Shaken from his thoughts Falco moves beside Rolth and nods. Holding out on tribute? Is cheating condoned if there is a pay off? Maybe he just means cheating cuts into his take.

"That is about the size of it. Not only was he cheating but he was doing it in a way that any drunk would eventually notice. I am surprised this did not come up earlier. Sadly we did not manage to connect him with the pirates as we had hoped. Aaroth had a few potions to cure wounds that are handy in our travels."

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 8:04:23 AM
Because of his past, Angus is very wary of authority. He says nothing but hands one of the unusual coins to Rolth and nods towards the body of Aaroth.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 10:16:27 AM
Elyas was hanging back, but when Rolth mentions his name not once but twice he steps forward and hands over some of the marked cards, showing where the smudges are that indicate the face cards.

"here is the proof that he was cheating. and when confronted about it he taunted us saying he was above the law and a fight broke out. As Falco says he was not exactly... creative in his cheating. He was a bully who relied on his false reputation of being an actual demon to keep people from speaking up against him or fighting back. he did not expect to find such a fight in our little crew."

Elyas holds on to the rest of the marked cards, in case they are requested by the Duke as well.

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 10:25:37 AM
Mak's taste for the world of nobles had long since faded, so he remained in the back of the group of people. Realistically he was only a bystander that chose to act on his own and wasn't charged by the Duke to do anything. Given that fact Mak was satisfied to observe for now.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 6:45:05 PM
Staying quiet seems to be working, Tsak continues with his winning strategy...

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 7:46:21 PM
Kiwina allows Rolth, Falco, and Elyas to do the talking, but backs them up with nods and comments that they are telling things thevway they happened. He keeps an eye on Cecil if he can.

Aftermath - DM Mark
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 11:08:50 PM
Rolth says, "Our friend Elyas here tells us that he was a Cecaelia, not actually a demon, although his squid and human parts were reversed from most of his kind. He seemed to have hired some local bravos to back him up, but we ran most of them off. We checked his room for any clues, but found little other than a chest with some strange gold and trinkets that to be honest we are hoping the Duke and your Lordship will allow us to keep as a reward for removing this miscreant from the scene. As far as cheating, my companions Falco and Elyas recovered the marked cards that he was using to deal himself favorable hands, which many of us witnessed during the course of the game. As for Karsk, he was upset that the fight made a mess of his establishment, but saw reason when we helped clean up a bit. Anyone else have more to add?"

Falco agrees and says that the marked cards were rather obvious. He adds that Aaroth also had a few potions.

Elyas hands a few of the marked cards to Lord Marcus, noting that Aaroth was just a bully.

The other Petals remain quiet.

Lord Marcus looks at the marked cards that were handed to him. He turns them over a couple times and eventually says, ”Ah yes - a clumsy, obvious attempt at cheating. Idiot.” He hands the cards back to Elyas. Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {You sense that Lord Marcus is bluffing about being able to see the markings on the cards.} ”A few gold, trinkets and potions. Yes, you may keep all of that. It is of little value to me.” Karsk glares at the Petals for a moment, but says nothing. After Marcus confirms it is indeed Aaroth in the blanket, he directs a minotaur guard to throw the body in the cart.

”Karsk! Get this place cleaned up and back in operation! Take care of that…, he gestures to the dead half-orc, ”...and you’ll need to find another dealer. Duke Purple does not take kindly to slackers. Or cheats.” The sullen and silent Karsk simply nods.

(Anything else you need to wrap up here before heading to see the Duke?)

As he heads to the door, Marcus comments, ”Well, let us go see the Duke. Hmmm. It seems there are more of you than when we last met. No matter. You have all done well here. You know, I have a need for strong swords and quick wits to serve me at Fort Ixion, and I have a good eye for talent. Are any of you interested? More satisfying work than chasing pirates. Room and board and better pay than a few gold and trinkets.”

Finnian, who has been quiet this whole time, replies, ”You know Lord Marcus, I’m pretty good with a bow and have some skill at healing. My time with the Petals has been rewarding, but I think I would like to learn more about this place, and serving at Fort Ixion seems like a good opportunity. I accept.” Lord Marcus nods to the half-elf.

To the Petals Finnian says, “My thanks and well wishes to you my friends. Call on me if you need help.” Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {This earns a mildly disapproving frown from Marcus.}

Cecil says, ”Thank you my friends for your help and rescuing me from that demonic cheat Aaroth. If you ever need my aid, call on me. You can leave word for me in port, as I plan to stick to the seas near Minotaur Island for now.” Cecil will walk with you for a while before you part ways.

As you go, you get some stares from some of the locals. Mostly people scurry to get out of the way of Lord Marcus and his folks.

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=11 ; d20+10=18 ;
Thursday May 30th, 2019 12:14:08 AM
(Rolls: sense motive = 11, perception = 18)

Kiwina is surprised at the easy resolution, but speculates that Karsk in operation means money for the local nobility.

"Cecil, have you heard of the Rose? She's moored at Castle Violet, which is probably where we'll be headed next. She's a beautiful ship." Kiwina looks over Angus and Mak, pondering a bit before offering, "You two handled yourselves well. Angus, I wish you were a sailor, but the ship might be able to carry an adventurer who can't crew. Mak, thanks for the help. I don't mind if you want to tag along to see what the Duke has to say, but after that -- I don't think the Rose can carry a drunk."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday May 30th, 2019 5:02:41 AM
Tsak says his goodbye's to Finnian. He'll miss the self-deprecating humor and insight the bowman offered.

The half-orc notes Kiwina's direct approach to the new chums.
Having lost Finnian's bow, the funny talking fella could be a real asset.
And Angus looks lean and agile, in time he'll make a great sailor.
Shrugging his shoulders he keeps his own council for now.

Tsak and Esmerelda tag along with the group as they head for another audience with the Purple Duke.
Great, more politicking and speechifying. At least there should be food, and perhaps an ale.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+2=7 ; d20+11=30 ;
Thursday May 30th, 2019 6:08:56 AM
Rolth thinks that Lord Marcus is on the up and up, and is happy to go together to meet the Duke. He says a sad farewell to Finnian, but hopes that they will meet up again in the future. He is glad to see that Cecil will accompany them for part of the trip at least. He is suspicious of Karsk, and prefers to keep the unusual gold until we can find a more honest broker who won't try to cheat us. It might be more valuable than it appears on its face. He is ready to head off to see the Duke!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+8=13 ; d20+9=16 ;
Thursday May 30th, 2019 7:38:06 AM
{Sense Motive: 13}

Noticing that Lord Marcus cannot see that the deck is marked Falco clicks he beak and sighs. Shame he doesn't see it but I don't think it matters.

{Perception: 16}

Falco moves to Finnian and looks him in the eyes. "You will be missed my friend but I do not think Lord Marcus likes the idea of you coming to help us if called. I think your commitment will be taking seriously." he pauses and looks at the other petals "We are all on a journey of change and discovery, about ourselves and the Wold at large. May the thee powers of the Sar, whom you helped birth, watch your days. May the Warper-Sar keep a special eye on you my friend." With that he simply nods and fades to the back of things, clearly emotional to be losing a trusted companion.

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+9=19 ;
Thursday May 30th, 2019 10:52:48 AM
Mak picked a knot on a board about twenty feet distant and fired an arrow at it, striking it solidly in it's center. "You call it drunk, old bean, I call it pain management." He said as he sauntered over and recovered his arrow.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday May 30th, 2019 10:53:26 AM
Angus nods and speaks to Kiwina, Thank you, and I promise you won't regret having me by your sides. While it is true I am no sailor, I am fairly quick with my hands and I understand that being a sailor involves a lot of work tying knots in rope and balancing above the deck. Those are things that I can do and will prove to be useful.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+3=16 ; d20+5=22 ;
Thursday May 30th, 2019 12:26:39 PM
Elyas keeps a straight face while speaking with Lord Marcus and does his best to look respectful of a man with a title. Inwardly he is still a bit hyped up on adrenaline from the fight and would like nothing less than to put the fool Lord in his place.

His quick eyes do catch that Lord Marcus has no idea what he's talking about with the cards, and that the man would rather the Petals not call on Finnian.
These lords are all the same. holding their titles above those lower than them while stealing every bit of coin they can get their hands on in the name of 'tribute' or 'protection' or 'gifts'. He better hope than Finnian doesn't find any... indecency going on over there or he'll have us to deal with...

Elyas is glad for the distraction of conversation as they make their way to see the Duke.
Don't worry Angus, we'll get you up to speed in no time. as soon as your able to keep yourself upright on a moving ship we'll find a good role for you.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Thursday May 30th, 2019 8:36:33 PM
Rolth belatedly adds that he welcomes the new fellows on a trial basis. "We have a reputation to uphold. You're off to a good start, and I would welcome you to join us. Equal shares of spoils, and all the good deeds that you can handle. No getting to drunk to play your part, no gambling away our ship, and all will be well. Good shot, Mak!"

DM Mark - "We are all on a journey of change and discovery, about ourselves and the Wold at large."
Friday May 31st, 2019 1:40:54 AM
Falco, along with the others, will be sad to see Finnian go. He bids him farewell, and asks a Sargrass blessing on him.

Kiwina mentions the Rose, currently moored near Castle Violet. He asks Cecil if he’s heard of the ship. He notes that Angus and Mak handled themselves well in the fight, and while he thinks Angus would be fine aboard, but isn’t too sure about Mak being allowed aboard if he’s drunk.

Mak shows off some fancy shooting and a steady hand as he replies, "You call it drunk, old bean, I call it pain management."

Rolth isn’t too sure about Karsk’s offer, and decides to hang on to the unusual gold pieces. To the newcomers he says, "We have a reputation to uphold. You're off to a good start, and I would welcome you to join us. Equal shares of spoils, and all the good deeds that you can handle. No getting to drunk to play your part, no gambling away our ship, and all will be well. Good shot, Mak!"

As Tzak and Esmeralda walk along, he thinks Angus and Mak would be fine additions to the group, especially since Finnian has decided to leave.

Angus is pleased to be part of the group, and thinks he might adapt well to being a sailor.

Elyas agrees. It’s Lord Marcus he’s not too sure about, but he remains silent on that point.

Soon, you reach Fort Ixion. Looking around, you can see that Lord Marcus is clearly in charge, and just as clearly has little patience for foolishness. The inhabitants are mostly minotaurs here, and are very attentive in his presence. ”We will rest here at Fort Ixion tonight. Vruzur! See to it that my guests here a given accommodations. And see to the cart - there is a body in the back I am taking to Duke Purple tomorrow. See that it is not disturbed.” Lord Marcus begins barking orders and asking questions as he walks away from you.

He puts another minotaur in charge of Finnian, who bids you farewell as he is led off.
The minotaur Vruzur is dressed in fine robes. He looks over your group (including Cecil) with mild disdain as he says, ”You are the guests of Lord Marcus and I will see to your comfort. Is there anything you require? And special food or accommodations? I imagine you will dine with my Lord tonight, so you will need to … clean up and be presentable. Ugh. We don’t really have time to call a tailor for clothing, so what you have will have to do. Just do your best to wear something clean. And mind your manners and your tongue while you are dining with my Lord.”

Most of the inhabitants are Minotaurs, with an occasional centaur, liontaur or human tending to some task. Most seem to live within the walls of the fort, though you did see some fortified dwellings outside the walls. There are a few mundane shops here and there, a blacksmith’s shop,smithy, etc. Are group of minotaur children seem to stare at the Petals, and once Lord Marcus has left they seem to giggle and point at your group. A group of minotaur guards are sparring with each other, and there is an archery range in use. There is a minotaur child doing his best to emulate the guards with their bows, but having a really difficult time. You occasionally see a wounded guard or inhabitant - seems like a rough place.

You are led to several rooms. The beds are just huge. Some smaller chairs are brought to your rooms for the medium sized folk. Cecil leaves you and goes to his room to rest. It is early afternoon, and you would expect the meal to not be for a few hours.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+11=24 ;
Friday May 31st, 2019 6:43:24 AM
Roth smiles at the minotaur youths, and waves them over. "Have you heard Gnym of Gnym's speech from the Taurnament of Roses? You know, he is the poet laureate of Minotaur Isle, and we met him several times. Once he even complemented my verse! Would you like to hear my recounting of his speech or some other interesting verse?"

(Diplomacy = 24)

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Friday May 31st, 2019 7:12:58 AM
Kiwina, for one, is glad for the chance to wash up and tend his wounds. He has no skill at their games to show off for the children. What he really needs is a good swim.

At some point during the day, he finds time to talk to Mak. "Pain management, eh? Sounds like you've a story there, if you want to tell it. But we've got a decent reputation and don't need a half-taur mucking it up."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 |
Friday May 31st, 2019 7:21:36 AM
As the travel Falco falls in beside Mak. "Your good with that bow. Always good to have a fellow archer. With your skill with the bow I am guessing you have some discipline in you, we will have to shoot together for practice." he pauses as they walk "We have had some adventures but they have been dangerous. I will try and keep your blood on the inside but I am not a powerful cleric by any stretch. Where are you from anyway?"

Once they arrive he is quiet but will take some target practice if the targets are open to visitors.

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+1=16 ;
Friday May 31st, 2019 9:07:56 AM
Kiwina Old

At some point during the day, he finds time to talk to Mak. "Pain management, eh? Sounds like you've a story there, if you want to tell it. But we've got a decent reputation and don't need a half-taur mucking it up."

Mak New

Mak's limp had returned by the time Kiwina found him and said his piece. Mak nodded and slapped his left leg. "Jolly good injury here, most of the time it hurts like a wild beast eating you for a snack...the drink blunts the pain enough for one to think clearly. Half-Taur, old bean? That sounds like some kind of insult, but since we've only just met I'll let that go for now."

Falco Old

"Your good with that bow. Always good to have a fellow archer. With your skill with the bow I am guessing you have some discipline in you, we will have to shoot together for practice." he pauses as they walk "We have had some adventures but they have been dangerous. I will try and keep your blood on the inside but I am not a powerful cleric by any stretch. Where are you from anyway?"

Mak New

"Asildur war, don't you know, so someplace near there, don't think about it much. Made sargeant before I got out, but that could have been family connections. I never was much for spit and polish, old bean. Practice you say? Me an Bluefeather here would love to do that." Mak said as he rubbed the bow which had nothing blue or feathery on it.

To Falco's comments about keeping his blood on the inside, Mak nodded sagely. "Sleeping above ground would be preferable too. One would appreciate you enabling that if you could, don't you know."

DM Old

The minotaur Vruzur is dressed in fine robes. He looks over your group (including Cecil) with mild disdain as he says, ”You are the guests of Lord Marcus and I will see to your comfort. Is there anything you require? And special food or accommodations? I imagine you will dine with my Lord tonight, so you will need to … clean up and be presentable. Ugh. We don’t really have time to call a tailor for clothing, so what you have will have to do. Just do your best to wear something clean. And mind your manners and your tongue while you are dining with my Lord.”

Mak New

"Some wine?" Mak asked as he noted the minotaur's disdainful look at him. The young nobleman picked at his worn clothing and uselessly tried to smooth out a permanent wrinkle on his tunic. That led to him seeing a stain from that terrible accident a couple of months ago when he spilled a bit of wine on himself. Mak thought to suck at the stain, it might have some flavor left, but he resisted as he waited to see if the minotaur was going to provide the wine. In the meantime he ran a hand through his wild looking hair and tried unsuccessfully to tame those blonde locks.

When that didn't work he ran a finger along his teeth to get the film off them, made a face, and then asked. "I don't generally condone such things, old bean, but a bit of fresh water would be capital." he said as he plopped his backpack upon the ground with a cloud dust arising from it when it hit. With the pack on the ground Mak started to run a hand around his face as he considered a shave..then dismissed that thought.

OOC: Diplomacy +1, Roll 16.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday May 31st, 2019 7:53:55 PM
Tsak looks for a bath and uses it if he can find one. He also shaves and shakes out his clothes. Then he enjoys a nap while waiting for dinner.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday June 1st, 2019 10:00:38 AM
Angus does his best to clean up and is glad he brought change of clothes in his pack. While his outfit is not fancy, its what he wore while working at the other gambling house, so it has the look of a civilian uniform and hopefully will be appropriate for the occasion.

DM Mark - "Some wine?" d20=7 ; d20=17 ; d20=5 ; d20=1 ; d20=6 ; d20=17 ; d20=3 ; d20=8 ; d20=16 ; d20=10 ; d20=11 ; d20=6 ; d20=11 ; d20=9 ; d20=5 ;
Saturday June 1st, 2019 2:52:42 PM
Several of the Petals have conversations with Mak and learn a bit more about the man.

Rolth calls the minotaur children over and offers to recount a speech or share some poetry. The look at each other. One says, ”I dunno who Nin-Nim is, but I heard you liontaurs are fearsome beasts!” The others nod in agreement as he continues, ”We wanna see you fight! Fight him! Or him! Or him!” The youth points at several minotaur soldiers standing around. “Yeah, we wanna see a liontaur fight!” says another. This draws some attention and smiles from a number of the adults, though none admonish the children.

Falco wanders out to the archery range. He gets some curious looks as he goes, and narrowly avoids being stepped on twice by these relative giants. As he steps up to the archery range, he gets some amused looks. Indeed, his bow looks tiny compared to the other archers, his arrows like little darts. And that target is reaaaaly far! Wow.

Falco shoots, and a couple hit their mark as others go a bit wide or fall short. The minotaur’s don’t do much better, but their javelin-like arrows do go farther and sink much deeper into the targets. Most laugh at the little creature, but one steps over to Falco. He is dressed in plain clothing. ”Ehh. Don’t listen to them. I can see you know what you’re doing, and though your arrows may lack the power of the others, an archer knows that a lot more can be done with a well placed arrow than drawing blood. I am Rotagar and I’m pleased to make your acquaintance.” You have a nice conversation and a new friend.

Kiwina, Tzak, Angus and Mak get cleaned up and rest a bit. All of you find there is water and fresh towels in your rooms, and a bath can be arranged if you wish. At Mak’s request, he is brought some wine and so it is offered to the others if you wish along with some light snacks - bread, cheese, fruit, etc.

(You will be summoned to dinner and will find there are a number of people there, mostly minotaurs. Cecil is there too. I’m interested in how presentable you are for dinner. Please, on a scale of 1-10, tell me how much effort you put into making yourself presentable, with 10 indicating bathed, shaven, groomed, with freshly cleaned and mended clothing.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+9=23 ;
Saturday June 1st, 2019 3:18:58 PM
Rolth will smile at the challenge from the young Taurs, "Maybe later, if the occasion arises.". He is enough of a showman to know that appearances matter, and so does his best to clean up well using some of the glyserine soap that he won in the Giggling Ghost last Yuletide. He will also put on his fancy red suit with white fur trim, and play some stirring chords on his Sargrass lute as the Petals arrive in the dinner hall. (Level of effort = 10)

(Perform strings = 23)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Saturday June 1st, 2019 6:38:02 PM
Elyas takes his time and enjoys the comforts laid out for them. Though he spent a lot of his life on the streets, his 'tutor' taught him how to dress for the occasion so as not to stand out in a fancy get together. It had come in quite handy for several cons involving getting invited to fancy parties. Elyas fully enjoys having a break from sleeping and grooming on a ship. he changes, selecting several pieces that were set out for the group. he bathes, shaves and perfumes himself.

(level of effort 9)

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Saturday June 1st, 2019 6:51:49 PM
Kiwina arrives for dinner clean and shaven, and his gear is cared for. His outfit is chosen to be serviceable, though, not to be fine. (8 - 9 level of effort) He eats well on the snacks provided ahead of time, while he is alone -- he recalls the nearly raw (and therefore inedible) delicacies that were offered by the liontaurs at their feast, and worries the minotaurs might also have different tastes.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 |
Monday June 3rd, 2019 7:14:10 AM
Falco enjoys the target practice and is only mildly embarrassed by the taunting. It seems a common taur issue, if your smaller then them they mock. That will probably bite them in the back side one day. When Rotagar approaches it is a welcome change and he happily converses with him, even telling some of the Petals story if it seems appropriate.

When it comes time to get ready Falco spends minimal time on grooming thinking with his stature he will be mostly overlooked. {5 of 10}

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Monday June 3rd, 2019 9:31:38 AM
Mak went to his room and found the wine and the water. He tested the water carefully as if it might burn him, before he tentatively started to wash

Mak New

Mak had removed his boots as soon as they arrived, so he carried his pack, boots, and bow to his room as his bare feet nearly slapping on the flagstones of the floor with each painful step. The thought of a warm, or hot, bath seemed good to him. It had been month's since he had bathed in anything other than a stream, lake, or sea and this chance was welcome. Perhaps it would do his leg some good. One could only hope.

Alone in the room Mak placed his pack and quiver against the far wall and away from any doors, he placed his bow next to that, making certain that the pack would have to be moved to get to the quiver.

Next to his pack was a straight back wicker seated chair that he eased into. The fibers in the seat squealed in protest as his weight was fully applied to it, squeaking with each movement as he adjusted to loosen his belt and leaned forward to slid his pants from his hips.

Thick muscled legs with a red and puckered scar on his left leg that ran from his groin to his knee. The result of being on the wrong end of a cavalry charge in the war, the injury sustained as a youth in the service of Asildur still haunted him. Perhaps one day he'd muster up a big enough donation to have it healed if that was even possible so many years later. He suspected he was one of the youngest veterans of the Asildur war other than his uncle Zond.

The sodden condition of his body and the cool air in the room caused his legs to cramp a little as he moved slowly to the fire to place his socks, boots, cloak, and pants next to it to dry. Off came his tunic and the balance of his underclothes set by the fire as well.

The water itself felt glorious with stiff muscles relaxing as his core temperature rose. He also noticed that a razor had been laid out on a table next to the tub with his mug of wine and he availed himself of both.

*****

An hour later Mak surfaced from the room. He was wearing an old dress uniform, mended and patched many times, with several medals on his breast pocket. One for injuries sustained in the line of duty, another for achievements in archery, one for bravery in battle. There was a blank spot under these where another medal had been as evidenced by the unfaded cloth under where it was pinned. That spot was clearly larger than the others combined. The rank insignia on the sleeves and shoulders was as Mak had said, that of sergeant.

His pants were still wrinkled, but the clothing was clean and free of road dust. Also for the first time in weeks he was clean shaven with his boyish face and rosy cheeks fairly gleaming in the in firelight of the room. His hair was still a mess, though it was clean. It was only then that anyone might notice his aristocratic bearing while he limped across the room with a goblet of wine in his hand. He was also wearing a shortsword that no one had noticed before. It looked well used, but serviceable and of the type issued to soldiers as it was plainly adorned and serviceable rather than ornate.

"I actually feel human again, don't you know?" he commented to the gathered members of his group while looking for a place to sit. Once he found that spot Mak settled in and rested his leg.

OOC: Mak's performance and herculean effort to clean up scores him a solid 5 out of 10 on the presentable scale, mostly due to old clothes that just came out of his pack.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday June 3rd, 2019 3:09:20 PM
Tsak avails himself of a bath and shave. Like Kiwina his gear is well tended but serviceable rather than fancy. Tsak shakes it out and cleans it up to the best of his ability.

Tsak has a little of the cheese and fruit, but no wine at this stage.

(effort=7)

DM Mark - "Some wine?"
Monday June 3rd, 2019 7:24:37 PM
(One minor change from before is that Cecil, being closer to his ship than I realized, went there straight away with an apology that he needs the time to secure a crew.)

Rolth politely declines the goading of the minotaur children for him to fight. They seem as much puzzled as they are disappointed. ”Aww man! You sure you’re a liontaur. I thought they always fight!”

Everyone gets cleaned up for dinner as suggested, Rolth, Elyas, Kiwina and Tzak put in the most effort, with Falco and Mak working at it as well.

Eventually you are summoned to dinner by a young minotaur who eagerly introduces himself as Foosnir. You are led into a large (everything seems to be large around here) hall, more utilitarian than fancy. The people you are eating with are all minotaurs. You are introduced to:

Lord Marcus
His wife, the Lady Viaven
Vruzur whom you’ve already met
Sir Rotagar, someone Falco has already met
His Holiness Jheratak, we well dressed man in robes emblazoned with Domi’s holy symbol
Mistress Shazza, as rather fancy and over perfumed minotaur woman

As you come in, Lord Marcus does his best to introduce you, with occasional whispers from Vruzur when Marcus stumbles over a name or two.

Rolth plays his instrument, rather well in fact, which is enjoyed by all there.

There are a few comments/questions for you.

Jheratak - ”Sir Rolth - you play wondrously well. Tell me, are there more liontaurs that can play instruments? I’ve heard that some are traders, but all those I’ve met are known for their fighting ability.”

Viaven - ”Oh, Mr. Falco, you are a most wondrous creature. I have never seen your like. Tell me, where are you from? Are there many like you? Can you fly?” This earns a slight smile from Rotagar.

Shazza - ”Mak you’re limping - are you hurt? Oh Look Jheratak, he’s hurt. You should heal him.”

Vruzur - ”Angus and Tzak - you two are half-orcs? Where are you from? Are you bothers?”

Jheratak - ”Kiwina, we do not see many Centaurs, though there are more nearer to Imod. I’m afraid that the history between our people has not been the most agreeable one. Are you enjoying your time here on Minotaur Island?”

Viaven - ”Elyas is it? You’re a rather quiet one. What’s your story?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Monday June 3rd, 2019 9:23:31 PM
Rolth bows at Jheratak's compliment and smiles his toothy smile, saying, "Ah yes, your Holiness, there are some few among my kind who play and sing, the better to tell the tales of our mighty battles. For we do all fight as well, when Domi's will so decrees! Domi has blessed me in all such ways, and I was a trader for some time as well. But this lute you see, it is crafted from Sargrass and was a gift from the Manfri for my part in the great battle against the reborn, mutated Sarr. And here on my chest you can see the other battles that I have enjoyed--the Witch, evil-eyed orcs, and more." He shows off the series of tattoos that mark his journeys with the Eight Petaled Rose, finishing with the magical Mark of Domi on both his wrists. "One day I hope to follow in your footsteps as well, and become a shaman amongst my own kind, but even there, they are known as Raging Shamans, and are still fierce in combat! But well do I know that minotaurs are mighty warriors too! Gothruk here is quite brave, and our dear companion Sable, who has left us for a time, proved equally fearsome. But if I might ask, what is your tale? How have you come to be here at the side of Lord Marcus?"

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday June 3rd, 2019 10:02:30 PM
"Your holiness," Kiwina answers, "I am not well acquainted with the history of conflicts between centaurs and minotaurs. My own family lived on an island far to the west in a largely human village. So I find it a relief to be where the furniture is a reasonable size."

"I have found your island to be welcoming. If anyone has harbored ill will simply because of my parentage, they have not shown it. Whereas the folk on Centaur Island were rather rude about my upbringing. To be honest, I have found Bridge Island to be most to my liking, when I'm ashore. But the sea is my home."

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday June 3rd, 2019 10:48:30 PM
Hmmm... ponders Angus, must be an accent with which I am not familiar. Did he just ask if we were bothers? I try to be useful and not bothersome. OH, BROTHERS...

No, good sir, in fact we only recently met. That said, all the half-orcs I know tend to call each other "cousin" or some other familiar term anyway. Angus says this with a nod towards Tzak.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 4:33:06 AM
Tsak returns Angus' nod
Too right cuz, we're just bruthers from a different mother eh. Sweet as bro!

Turning to Vruzur, Tsak attempts to answer his other question
I grew up on the coast, but not really near these Isles. We, ah, moved around a bit. To be honest I'm not sure if I'd know 'home' if I fell over it.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 |
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 7:17:35 AM
Falco clicks his beak and chuckles. "Viaven, I would say you are a most wonderful creature as well. Myself I was raised in the Bridge and, believe it or not, I was raised a halfling. This new featherd form of an avian beastman is new to me."

He pauses and looks at her intently.

"You know the Sargrass has returned to the Wold well with it came the triumphant of the Sar immortal powers. The warper-sar in its wisdom saw to warp me into this new body and grant me its power to aid my friends and others. Oh, and I cannot fly, wings are too small."

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20=5 ;
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 9:21:13 AM
Old

”Mak you’re limping - are you hurt? Oh Look Jheratak, he’s hurt. You should heal him.”

"No, dear lady. It is but an old injury sustained in the line of duty and a minor nuisance at most." Mak lied. "A little rest, some pain killer," he said raising the mug. "and I'll be right as rain, don't you know."

OOC: Bluff 5, fail.

All the other talk was just noise to Mak as he wandered about as permitted to examine his surroundings and listen to the others talk. He was still a junior member of the petals, if that, so he was determined to be on his best behavior for now or at least until his first pay day. His pouch was a little light at present, so free food, drink, and lodging was preferable to scrounging in the wilderness and sleeping on the hard ground.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 10:51:41 AM
Elyas bows politely to the Lady Viaven.
"It is good to meet you my lady. yes, Elyas is my name. I am afraid my story is not nearly as exciting as some of the heroes in this band. I am but a simple sailor, raised simply on Centaur Island. I fell in with this group after an unfortunate misunderstanding where I was kidnapped and then rescued by this crew while they were competing in the Taurnament. I have been providing my services as a sailor to the group since.

DM Mark - "Just bruthers from a different mother."
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 11:25:16 PM
The Petals answer questions politely. The food proves to be rather good, along with blue Taur wine. Marcus seems to be rather proud of the meal and will ask the cook to come out. A stout minotaur in a stained apron trots out. It seems that Lord Marcus insists that his cook experiment with imported spices and foods, being a wealthy Lord in a port city.

Angus and Tzakhave some fun with the whole bothers/brothers question.

Elyas says he’s only recently joined the Petals, having signed on as a sailor.

Rolth shares a bit about liontaurs and mentions that the Petals used to travel with minotaurs in their group. He compliments Lady Viaven and asks how she came to be a lady in this place. She answers, ”Oh, aren’t you a sweet one! You see I was betrothed to another in Imod City. But it seems that Lord Marcus had come to the city and my fiance took offence at something he said. Can you imagine? Well, they got into quite an argument and my fiance challenged Lord Marcus to a Kaleb. It was quite the fight I can tell you. Marcus ended up goring him in the throat. I can tell you that my fiance messed with the wrong minotaur that day! And while he won the fight, he won my affections as well! And so here I am in this place.”

When Kiwina mentions that he was not aware of a conflict between centaurs and minotaurs, and bring up Bridge Island, Sir Rotagar tells this tale.

Mak rejects the offered healing, though he is glad for the free food and lodging. He later wanders in the hall looking at the furnishings and decorations. At some point, Mistress Shazza will wander over to Mak and mention discretely that perhaps the cold and damp of the stone keep is what’s bad for his leg, and perhaps her place nearby would be warmer and more to his liking. Perhaps.

At Rolth and Falco’s mention of the Sargrass, there is a good deal of interest, as all there recall the falling rocks and the red weed that caused such madness and destruction.
The Petals are able to share a great deal of information these minotaurs did not know about what had happened in the Sargrass and how that related to the falling rocks and the red weed.

The rest of the evening goes well, though a bit late into the night. Vruzur tells Foosnir to get you what you want/need as he sees you to your rooms. In the morning there will be a late breakfast and again Foosnir is instructed to provide what you may need. Lord Marcus gruffly announces that he will not accompany you to the Violet Castle to see the Purple Duke, and more pressing matters demand his attention.

You may go into the town around Fort Ixon. The Rose is in port here, as is the Herald. The body of Aaroth will be sent along with you. Someone took the trouble to tuck some strong smelling herbs in with the body.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 4:49:22 AM
Tsak, belly full, heads back to the Rose to sleep off the rich food and wine.

He can't think of anything he requires in Fort Ixon, so stays aboard and helps the crew prepare to sail back to Castle Violet.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+10=12 ;
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 6:09:55 AM
Rolth thanks Lord Marcus and his staff for the hospitality, and thoroughly enjoys the late breakfast. He will go to check on the status of the Rose, and drop by to see how Captain Cecil is doing with the refreshed Herald. He is otherwise ready to sail back to Castle Violet to report to the Duke. All the while, he will remain alert for trouble, as Aaroth may have had friends who might look to avenge him.

(Perception = 12)

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=29 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+7=14 ;
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 7:09:29 AM
Kiwina listens to the minotaur story attentively and remains polite throughout the evening. He is gracious in their leave-taking, though he mostly wonders what Sable and Gothruk would have thought of this group. When the group gets back to the Rose, he checks her over even though he's sure Ramsey has done a fine job, and finds something to complement the crew on.

(For the ship's inspection: sailor = 29, perception = 27, craft ships = 14) If repairs or provisions are needed, might as well check at Fort Ixon.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+9=24 ;
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 7:22:23 AM
As conversation starts to revolve around the return of the Sargrass Falco is sure to throw in comments about the Warper-sar whenever there is a chance. He emphasis the wonders changes that have been brought to his body and the growing power. Not exactly proselytizing but pretty close.

When the dinner ends he will head back to the ship that he has come to think of as home. As he walks he splits his attention between Aaroths body and any sign of additional trouble. {Perception: 24}

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+1=3 ;
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 8:49:47 AM
Mak thanked Mistress Shazza for her concern, but explained politely that he was on probation with the petals and should stay close. His stumbling delivery of the news with his surprise and anxiety no doubt was not received well by the lady so she may have gleaned from his awkward behavior that she wasn't his type.

OOC: Diplomacy +1, Roll 3. Fail.

When the young nobleman returned to his room he took the opportunity to wash his clothes and hang them to dry by the fire, but he hung them sloppily and they ended up a wrinkled mess the next morning. Mak exited the manor looking no less disheveled than when he arrived and his failure to remember to brush his hair left it in an untamed mess as he followed the others to the Rose.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 9:43:51 AM
Elyas retired early from the dinner, wanting to rest in a real bed while he could.

In the morning he made his way down to the docks to check in with the crew of the Rose, and then to see Cecil on the Herald, and to see if the ship really did just fix itself when Cecil returned.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=17 ;
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 10:24:33 PM
Angus stays until a proper time and then to bed.

Upon waking the next morning he is ready to see the ship and begin learning how to be a sailor. He keeps a sharp eye out for trouble on the way.

(perception = 17)

DM Mark - Back Aboard
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 11:41:49 PM
Mak declines Shazza’s offer, and is a bit surprised that she takes no offense at this.

The Petals enjoy a bed in the keep for a change, though most find the mattresses rather firm. After breakfast in the keep, they return to the Rose and find that Ramsey has things ship-shape. After checking, the Petals determine there is a need for about 50 gold in supplies and to provide some pay for the crew.

Aaroth’s body has been brought to the docks by the young Foosnir. He seems rather taken with the Petals. ”Where are you heroes headed? I’ll admit that I wish I was going with you, but my duty’s at the keep.”

Elyas makes it a point to check on Cecil. Walking aboard, he finds that he has procurred a crew, but some of them look pretty skechy. ”Ah, welcome aboard Elyas. As you can see I have a crew, and I’m loading some items for trade. I look forward to heading out to sea again. I wish you well - where are you headed?”

Suddenly, there is a bit of comotion aboard the Rose. Ramsey hauls a couple of adolescent humans that he found as stowaways. With a wink, he says to the Petals, ”Well, these two decided to sneak aboard. What say you? Shall we whip them or keel-hail the miscreants?”

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday June 6th, 2019 12:10:10 AM
Kiwina looks at Ramsey for a moment before saying, "Meh. Keep 'em. Food for the liontaur." Maybe he'll manage to keep a straight face long enough for the kids to worry.

"Cecil has a point. After we see the Duke are we going to try to get back to Liontaur Isle for the festival? Not sure we can make it now."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=8 ;
Thursday June 6th, 2019 1:00:11 AM
(Profession Sailor=8)
Tsak licks his lips, bares his tusks and glares at the teenagers.
Begger the liontaur, there's enough there for all of us. Shall we roast 'em slow or stew 'em?

Unable to keep up the pretense for long he will eventually burst out laughing.

Tsak makes sure that he thanks Ramsey and the crew for looking after the boat whilst the petals were chasing the wretched squidman.
After that he settles in for the trip. Helping Kiwina where he can, he fouls up some ropes, gets a splinter whilst climbing the mast and almost loses Esmerelda overboard. He hopes the new chums are quick learners.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=24 ;
Thursday June 6th, 2019 5:40:01 AM
Being local himself, Angus looks closely at the two stowaways to see if he knows them (assuming they are from this town)

(Knowledge local = 24)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Thursday June 6th, 2019 6:42:34 AM
Rolth tells Foosnir, "Hopefully we are headed back to Liontaur Isle for the Festival. Thank you for all your service during our stay here. Lord Marcus is lucky to have you. We do seem to be short a minotaur, so perhaps at some point you are looking for something new to do, you could join with us for a time!" Turning to the young stowaways, he growls, "Bah, we're out of barbecue sauce, and they're too lean anyway!" then guffaws. "What brings you lads on board? Are you running from something or towards something?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+7=19 ;
Thursday June 6th, 2019 7:13:51 AM
Falco simply shakes his head at the discussion of the kids. He knows how it is to be little and young, no need for him to make sport.

He thinks the festival sounds good but decides his time better spent checking for the supplies they will need. "Ramsey, can you take some of the fellows to get the supplies?" He shuffles around his pouch for 50gp assuming he can get some of it back from the others at some point.

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday June 6th, 2019 10:40:26 AM
I hope you have learned not to gamble your livelihood moving forward dear Cecil. I do hope our paths cross again in better circumstances. I believe we are heading to a festival of some kind, but I am not familiar with it.

they are interrupted by the commotion on the Rose nearby. Looks like stowaways. I should go check on that

Once back ot the Rose, Elyas is surprised to see the stowaways are humans. he doesn't often see other humans in this area. memories start to resurface, of being a young human growing up on the streets of the taur islands.
What do we have here? new members of the crew?

DM Mark - "New members of the crew?"
Thursday June 6th, 2019 9:27:10 PM
There is some discussion about making for Liontaur Isle for a festival after visiting the Duke.

With Ramsey’s discovery of the stowaways, several of the Petals suggest eating them. The youngs men go pale at the suggestion. Their eyes dart to the docks, looking for some help. ”Hey, look - we, we don’t want any trouble.”

Tzak eventually bursts out laughing, and Rolth asks, "What brings you lads on board? Are you running from something or towards something?" Elyas follows this with, ”What do we have here? New members of the crew?”

Angus seems to recognize the boys. One he saw on the streets and was labeled a troublemaker by the locals. The other - he thinks the boy has a family or some sort of local connection.

Falco fishes out 50 GP and give it to Ramsey for supplies, hoping to be reimbursed. (There was some party treasure.) Ramsey barks at a couple of the new crew - one a minotaur the other a half-elf with a long scar and a limp - and tells them to come with him for the supplies, leaving the stowaways for the Petals to deal with.

The two “yutes” seems to brighten up at Elyas suggestion.
”Crew? Yessir, we’re here to be your new crew.”
“Yeah, well work twice as hard and eat half as much.”
“What, what do you mean half as much?”
“OK, well, maybe three quarters as much.”
"Well I'm Tad and this is Riles, as yeah we can crew."
"Yeah, we're the crewiest!"
This earns a sidelong look from Tad to Riles. "Crewiest?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Thursday June 6th, 2019 10:02:23 PM
"There once was two lads from Caer Violet,
The deck of the Rose they did violate,
They claimed to be the crewiest,
But hey, we're the screwiest,
I'm sure their end will be violent."

Rolth finished up his doggerel lamely, looks around, and says, "What? Darnit, Captain, I'm a skald, not a poet."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | Grapled | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+8=27 ;
Friday June 7th, 2019 6:55:32 AM
Falco makes a mental note to get reimbursed from the party treasure at some point. Knowing the supplies are on the way he checks back to see what is going on with the stowaways. There little speech about being the crewist gets a chuckle and he tries to see if they are being truthful.

{Sense Motive: 27}

If they seem to be honest he chimes in. "May as well let them stay, if nothing else there entertaining."

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+4=22 ;
Friday June 7th, 2019 9:51:50 AM
Once aboard Mak found his rack and settled in as he placed his gear securely and then with bow, quiver, and sword he ventured above decks to see how he might be helpful.

"I've some small amount of experience with maps," Mak admitted to whoever seemed to be acting as the captain. Mak proceeded to give some advice on the best course to set in his opinion. "I'd be glad to consult with the navigator." He offered.

OOC: KS: Geography +4, Roll 22.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday June 7th, 2019 10:04:56 AM
Work hard and follow direction and we can find a place for you. we are all a group of misfits in some way, I'm sure you'll fit in. don't mind the 'Taurs, they don't bite. usually.

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Friday June 7th, 2019 5:31:51 PM
Captain/navigator Kiwina accepts Mak's claim with some skepticism. "So tell me, how do you keep your bearings at sea?"

(If Mak has a ready answer, Kiwina listens to it carefully. If not, Kiwina lumps Mak in with the stowaways for the rest of this conversation.)

Kiwina looks over the stowaways, taking in their bearing, demeanor, and callouses (or lack thereof) before saying, "No one should be on board unless they've got something to contribute. We have a crew. We don't need to be training ne'er-do-wells."

DM Mark - "No one should be on board unless they've got something to contribute."
Friday June 7th, 2019 11:46:06 PM
Rolth tries some poetry. Sense Motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Ramsey and the crew manage to resist resist any eye-rolling. Barely.}

Falco can tell Highlight to display spoiler: {these young men are not sincere about their sailing ability. But they are very sincere about wanting to be aboard.}

There is some discussion about these young men staying aboard as crew.

Mak offers to help with navigation, and seem to have a good lay of the coast here.

But Kiwina asks Mak, "So tell me, how do you keep your bearings at sea?" And to everyone, "No one should be on board unless they've got something to contribute. We have a crew. We don't need to be training ne'er-do-wells."

The boys look at each other a bit nervously.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) d20+2=9 ;
Saturday June 8th, 2019 10:15:35 PM
Rolth is oblivious to the effect of his poetry on those assembled on deck. He blithely continues on, "Lads, you still haven't answered our questions. All crew on the Rose must be trustworthy and respond to the direction of the Eight Petaled Rose. So I ask you again, why are you here on board this ship? And what can each of you contribute to our success?"

(Sense Motive = 9, fail)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Sunday June 9th, 2019 1:57:45 PM
Elyas adds on to Rolth's statement

We can't help you if you don't talk to us. if you cannot give a satisfactory answer, the captain will send you away. if you want to be here, you're going to have to tell us your story.

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Sunday June 9th, 2019 11:31:09 PM
While Kiwina waits for any answers the others want to give, Rolth's limerick -- if that's whai it was -- filters through. Simply getting to the other side of the island's going to be a long voyage, he sighs to himself.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+6=23 ; d20+8=11 ;
Monday June 10th, 2019 7:07:53 AM
Falco gestures to the lads to move in closer as he speaks as a conspiator or friend.

"Lads, it's clear you don't know how to sail. Neither did I at the start of this. Are you running from something or too something? You look like good sorts. Tell us what is going on, honesty will get your further then anything else you can do." {Diplomacy: 23} {Sense Motive: 11 on response}

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

DM Mark - "Lads, it's clear you don't know how to sail. Neither did I at the start of this."
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 1:22:32 AM
The Petals confront the two lads, asking them why they are on board, what they have to contribute, and asking if they are running from something.

The two look at each other.

The one named Tad begins, a certain resignation in his voice, ”Um, yeah, so, the truth huh? Well, the truth is I grew up on this farm south of here? WellI, my dad and mom and my brothers work on the farm. The minotaurs there, well, they don’t treat us so good. Dad sez the minotaurs don’t wanna do the work so they just work us. And I, um, I didn’t really like the farm and I just thought there was, um, there was more for me. So I told my mom and dad I was leaving, and then I come here to Fort Ixon. I, well, I guess I don’t really know much about sailing. But I didn’t know much about farming when I started working in the fields neither.

“Now Riles, he grew up here in Fort Ixon. See, it’s just him and his dad, and his dad … well they don’t get along and stuff, and, well, sometimes his dad gets mad, and stuff, and....

Then Riles interjects, ”Hey! Shut up about that! Shut about my dad! I can tell my own story, and this got nothing to do with my dad, OK? He don’t need any more trouble or me to take care of. I just wanna go somewhere else, see. I, well, I been watching the sailors and the dock workers. I worked here some. I can do whatever you need me to do, see.

[b]”Yeah,” continues Tad, ”Well, so, me and Riles, we stick together. I help him and he helps me. We may not really know much sailor stuff yet, but we’re strong and we’re smart and we’ll work for cheap. Riles nods in agreement.

The both look hopefully at the Petals.

You believe you may have gotten to the truth of things, or at least what these two young men think is the truth. (And the DM doesn’t really want the party stuck with days of interviews and discussion.)

If you should ask around the docks, (Knowledge Local DC 10, Diplomacy 10 to gather information) Highlight to display spoiler: { there are some that don’t much trust the one named Tad, but it seems like his trouble is mostly related to stealing food. Some will say they know Riles’ dad as a sometime dock worker and a drinker. They feel for the boy, and some say he is a good worker - just young and inexperienced.}

So the question is, what do you do now with these boys? You have a ready crew. There could be room and work for a couple more, but these two will need some training. And you have a dead body with an octopus head to deal with. And if you thought rotting fish smelled bad...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 5:24:10 AM
Tsak watches the interplay between the petals, the new chums (Mak and Angus) and the stowaways. He tends to agree with Kiwina, in his experience boats can get to be really small places unless everyone has a job to keep them busy. And the rose isn't particularly big to begin with.
On the other hand its a chance to make a difference and get the two lads off to a better start.

I'll help train them, but they better be prepared to work, and to keep their noses clean. I won't have the Petal's reputation sullied by miscreants!

Figuring that covers it, the half-orc sits back to watch which way the wind is gonna blow for the amateur adventurers.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 5:47:49 AM
Rolth sends the lads up to the bow--"That's the front end of the ship, lads"-- so the Petals can have a quiet chat. Rolth is inclined to let them stay aboard for a trial run. "How about we see how they do on the run to Castle Violet, and then make a decision. I think we can help them out, and they have some potential if given a chance and some direction. If they can't show some heart by the end of the run, we can put them on a cart home, no harm done. We should send a message to their families to let them know where they have gone. What say you all?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 4/5 | d20+6=7 ;
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 6:53:05 AM
{Diplomacy: 7}

"Makes sense. We might make something useful of you." he pauses and gets a far away look "I ran from home as well. Things were not what I wanted and I wound up here. Still I miss my folks at times so best do it right and sent word. After that keep your nose clean and we will help ya. If you can't do that it will be embarrassing as hell to be thrown off a boat by a small owl man wont it?"

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1st - 0/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 1/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Kiwina (Steve M) (32/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 7:02:21 AM
"Since we won't be hauling them off the island, a trial run might work. Might even give Mak a chance to show his chops navigating."

Setting sail for Castle Violet...

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 10:11:58 AM
"Listen boys, the captain has agreed to give you a chance. don't go messing that up. if you need anything ask one of us, don't let anything 'fall' into your pockets now, understand? We want to help you both, don't make us regret it.

DM Dan - Onwards! To Castle Violet!
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 6:28:51 PM
The Petals come to the collective decision to let the boys stay on and help out, and if they turn out to be good workers, then they can stay, but if they do badly, they'll be sent home.

"Fanks sirs! We'll not let ya down, we promise!" Says Tad, apparently excited.

With the agreement made, the Petals set sail to Castle Violet where they are supposed to meet with the Duke.

The journey itself is uneventful, however the two young boys seem to be quick to pick up the tasks they're given. Not the brightest candles, but hard working and easy to get along with. The journey seems to pass fairly quickly, ending when you can see Castle Violet on the shores.

Pulling up to and mooring the ship on the docks, you are greeted by a Minotaur in purple garb, who looks to be some sort of official, as you all disembark, he looks up and down at you and speaks with a snobbish accent and a sneer.

"Your weapons won't be necessary, please leave them aboard the ship before you meet with the Duke."

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 7:34:10 PM
Angus nods and puts away his large weapons. He keeps a very small dagger in his boot. He also hides his thieves tools within his clothes to avoid a pat down (Just in case they are needed later)

Kiwina (Steve M) (36/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 10:07:41 PM
(Ooc: Any chance of 1 or 2 days' healing while the ship sails around the island?)

Kiwina is somewhat surprised by the request that they leave their weapons behind -- they've had them during audiences before. Nevertheless, he puts away his spears and sword before leaving the ship. He debates leaving his haversack, too, but decides if it's a problem the guard will say so when they go.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 11:52:59 PM
It's good to be back at sea and the rolling of the waves has a soothing effect on Tsak, but also reminds him of the bumps and scrapes and rather nasty scar he collected in the fight with Aaroth. He leaves his falchion and crossbow behind on the Rose, as neither is able to be easily hidden. Like Kiwina he takes his backpack along.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 6:38:16 AM
Rolth has no issues with disarming, figuring that the Duke's forces will handle any miscreants. He is ready to be off to the castle with our unpleasant burden.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d8+4=6 ; d8+4=11 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d20+8=10 ;
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 7:31:49 AM
During the trip does some individual healing and gathers those injured to bring the Warper-sar's good will to them. {Kiwana: +6 | Tsak: +11 | Channel for All: 15}

{Sense Motive: 10 - Trying to be sure leaving the weapons is not some sort of set up.}

Falco slips his bow into the efficient quiver and makes sure now arrows are sticking out of the extra dimensional space. That done he finds Ramsey and asking that he keep a close on the quiver, it is important to him.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 9:10:00 AM
OOC: Sorry for the delay...

Kiwina Old

Captain/navigator Kiwina accepts Mak's claim with some skepticism. "So tell me, how do you keep your bearings at sea?"

Mak New

"Short of magic, I'd have to use what any other navigator uses." Mak said. "A sextant, the stars, landmarks along the coast line."

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 10:18:05 AM
Elyas shrugs, leaving Aaroth's crossbow on the ship. he doesn't really rely on weapons much anyways, and this is yet another time when looking like just another sailor instead of a flashy wizard is going to be helpful.

to the boys he says
I want the two of you to stay here and help the crew. practice your knots that we were working on, and mind Ramsey. He is in charge any time we are not present. understood?

DM Dan - Eat, Drink, and be Merry!
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 6:11:42 PM
((Yes you can have a couple of days healing))

The boys nod at Elyas command.

"Yessir!" you realise they've come quite far in the few days you've been with them and training them.

Once you are all disarmed (for the most part) you are taken deeper into the Castle Violet, the corridors you are being taken down covered in various different shades of purple, somehow none of them clash. You are brought to some form of reception room, with a long table along one side and a smaller one in the middle.

On the smaller table there is an iron bound chest, approximately 18 inches long, by 12 inches wide by 8 inches deep, it has a lock on it, keeping it closed tightly.

On the long table are some small plates with refreshments, finger food such as sandwiches, chicken legs, cold cuts of meat, wheels of cheese, fruit, nuts and other similar small morsels. There are also jugs of wine, water, and ale. It all looks delicious, especially since you've been eating ship food for the last couple of days.

"Please, help yourself to the food and drink, the Duke will be in momentarily." your guide, after telling you this, then leaves you alone in the room, with the food and chest.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17)
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 8:04:06 PM
Rolth will look at the chest and quietly remind himself, just loud enough for the others to hear,

"Curiosity killed the liontaur, just wait on the Duke to arrive.
Curiosity killed the liontaur, just wait on the Duke to arrive.
Curiosity killed the liontaur, just wait on the Duke to arrive.
Curiosity killed the liontaur, just wait on the Duke to arrive.
Curiosity killed the liontaur, just wait on the Duke to arrive.
Curiosity killed the liontaur, just wait on the Duke to arrive."

He will then distract himself by eating some of the Duke's refreshments.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=23 ;
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 10:51:32 PM
Angus is careful not to touch the chest but examines it and its locking mechanism closely.

(Perception = 23 / 25 to find traps)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=29 ;
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 10:54:03 PM
Kiwina looks over the room, wandering around slowly as he does, but does not handle anything or try the food. (perception = 29)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday June 13th, 2019 7:21:50 AM
Falco finds whatever he can for fresh fruit on the table and looks at the chest shaking his head.

"So, none of us is touching that until we know what is going on."

Falco considers the situation. I bet he is going to have us use this is bait for pirates or something. Fair enough.

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1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith
0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Thursday June 13th, 2019 9:09:20 AM
The archer's forced sobriety had a couple of effects on him. First, it appeared that the morning after the fight in the casino, Mak had no memory of the event. Finding himself on a ship in the middle of the sea made him a little cautious though and many saw him quietly inquiring about as to why he was aboard.

He slowly pieced together the events of the previous day as he hobbled from rail to rail and saw the landmarks along the coast line. He deduced they were headed to Castle Violet, though that thought had already been planted in his head, so it wasn't any great deduction. He also found that the chart room was available to him, so he looked over the maps there with interest, studying them closely and charting their progress as they went along.

Mak found that the task of charting the ship and looking over the maps was a great distraction for him and let him set the pain in his leg aside.

Mak followed Kiwina's lead. He knew that the food was merely a pleasantry set there by the nobleman and that the act of eating it really served no real purpose. He did look over the wine selection, though he didn't partake of the sweet substance. The chest, whatever it contained, was of no interest to Mak. Coin was easy to come by, fleeting at best, and never anything that Mak needed unless there was an ale on the other side of a transaction.

So Mak ended up sitting down with his misshapen pack next to him and his bow across his lap. He was still a little miffed about his quiver, but it was a compromise. Keep the bow, give up the arrows. He didn't really expect any special treatment in a foreign court, nor would he reveal his identity to this backwoods barbarian of a nobleman. He would sit, listen, and see what kind of people they really were.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=18 ;
Thursday June 13th, 2019 1:57:24 PM
"yes, let's not touch that chest yet. We have no idea what might be going on here, best not to cause trouble. seems like a test, to leave us in a room alone with a curious-looking chest just sitting there...

Elyas takes some water, bread and cheese and munches while looking around the room. (perception=18)

he casts Detect Magic as he wanders the room, checking the food first, then the chest, then sweeping over the walls of the room.

DM Dan - Hail to the Duke
Thursday June 13th, 2019 6:36:52 PM
The food is nothing special, and neither is the chest, unless you count having a moderately complicated lock "special".

After perhaps twenty minutes, the Duke enters and gives you all a curt nod and smile, before going over to the food and putting some of it on a plate. He notices that no food has been removed and tut's slightly.

"I go out of my way to provide you a nice meal and you shirk it? I am trying hard not to be offended." he takes a bite out of some of the meats he has piled onto a plate, and sitting down at the table next to the chest, with a cup of wine, which he sips between mouthfuls.

"Please, eat something, I know rations on a boat aren't terribly inviting." He chuckles. "Also, your reward is in the chest... I have the key here somewhere..."

He begins searching through his pockets before producing a key, which he places on the table, before going back to eating.

"Do open it, I'm interested to see what's in there. I had some servants put it together so I don't know what they decided you should have gotten."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) d20+10=19 ;
Thursday June 13th, 2019 10:13:13 PM
Rolth, with a mystified look, continues consuming the Duke's refreshments copiously as he looks on, although he will go easy on the strong drink. "Hey Angus, you wanna do the honors?" He watches carefully to make sure that no part of our reward slips away. Gotta keep an eye on these new fellows who might not yet have our same sense of camaraderie. "Hey Elyas, finding anything interesting with the magicks?"

(Perception = 19)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday June 13th, 2019 10:34:40 PM
Angus takes the key and attempts to use it to open the chest.

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday June 13th, 2019 10:51:10 PM
Kiwina walks over near the table to see what is in the chest when it is opened.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday June 13th, 2019 11:37:20 PM
Tsak approaches the table on which the feast is prepared. He partakes of some finger food and mulled wine (not too much). He's content to wait and see whats in the chest, letting the magic users have first pick. He trusts that whatever is suitable for him will make its way eventually.

Tsak finds the idea of the duke being offended by a group of weary adventurers a little comical. Nope, politiks is still a mystery. He takes his usual tack of keeping his mouth full of food or shut tight.

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Longbow Ranged +9 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Friday June 14th, 2019 8:47:32 AM
Mak didn't really care what the Duke thought of any of them. His actions were just a ploy to put them off balance and the young nobleman was having none of it. He was interested in how the reward might be allocated among them as it would reveal whatever pecking order existed in this clique, so he just kept to the edges of the assembly and listened.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday June 14th, 2019 10:18:55 AM
Elyas raises an eyebrow slightly at the mention of the food not being eaten, still holding the last few bites of his bread and cheese. he shrugs and takes another serving of food from the table before walking over to the chest, watching as Angus lifts the lid.

At Rolth's question Elyas shakes his head. No, nothing out of the ordinary here

DM Dan - Hail to the Duke Part 2
Friday June 14th, 2019 6:39:40 PM
As the key is inserted in the chest and turned, you hear the soft clicking of a good quality lock opening, opening the chest reveals several potion bottles and a coin purse. There is a note detailing what the potions are, which explains there is 8 Greater Healing Potions (Cure Serious Wounds) and 3 of Neutralise Poison. In the coin purse there is 2400gp, which split six ways gives each of you 400gp.

You suddenly realise the Duke is also looking over your shoulder and looking in the chest.

"Ah! That's all very good. Some funds and some useful potions. I hope they serve you well." He goes over to the body of Aaroth, inspecting it.

"So you had to kill him... I see. Not ideal, it would have been nice to throw him in my dungeon, but necessary I suppose. I doubt he would have come in willingly."

He smiles widely as he takes another bite of his food.

"You have done well, and been rewarded! Please, enjoy some more food before you take your leave."

((OoC: All gain 5000XP for completing the Module, Congrats! That should put you all to Level 5! If it doesn't, please do go to 15,000 XP, so you can all be on a level playing field.))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20)
Sunday June 16th, 2019 12:42:44 PM
Rolth thanks the Duke for his generosity, and explains, "We did give Aaroth several opportunities to surrender and submit to your justice, but he chose the hard way and we were forced to oblige. I too would have found it better to have been able to interrogate him, particularly about his knowledge of the pirates, but alas, it was not to be.

With that, he tucks into the fine feast that has been provided, since we are not likely to eat as well on the way back to Liontaur Isle!

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Sunday June 16th, 2019 3:19:09 PM
"Your Grace," Kiwina says, pulling a small jar from his pack, "This is woldemite, which I obtained by chance in the Floating City. Knowing your reputation as a gourmand, I thought that you might enjoy the chance to try it. And if it pleases you, I have an errand to run while we are here."

If granted permission to take his leave of the others, Kiwina hurries off to see if he can spend an afternoon with Cassia before the group heads back to Liontaur Isle -- with their new companions if they are interested in going there. Or perhaps the group will hear rumor of another adventure elsewhere.

Kiwina also ponders his own future contributions to the ship and crew, still embarassed by the pirate attack they suffered on their way to Minotaur Island.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday June 17th, 2019 6:31:14 AM
Angus takes a moment to think about the last week of his life. He lost his job, got caught up in an adventure, fought for his life, and met some new (dare he think the word) friends.

Much to consider moving forward, Angus muses, as he digs into the fine meal before him.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Monday June 17th, 2019 7:21:02 AM
When the Duke declares the killing necessary the little owl man lets out a breath he did not know he was holding. With that he realizes he can eat in earnest and digs in, looking for rare meat.

As he eats he practically feels the eyes of the Warper-Sar on him and knows that his connection and grown. Ahh, you grant me more of your power. I will help the Wold evolve and warp as you would have it.

As the others eat Falco keeps on eye on the newcomers. Not to be untrusting, just to learn more about them and their ways.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | Longbow Ranged +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+12/1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20=18 ; d20+4=23 ;
Monday June 17th, 2019 10:09:24 AM
Mak was very pleased at the turn of events, though he kept those feelings concealed as best he could. When it came to nobles it was best in his experience to not let them think you owed them anything. Still, this Duke seemed an alright sort.

OOC: Bluff=18.

"You are very generous." Mak said to the duke as it never hurt to compliment one when it was deserved. Mak then allowed himself a bite of the food while listening to the others. Mak would have been oblivious to the attention leveled at him by Falco, but the young nobleman happened to catch the creatures eye at just the right moment. Mak nodded and lifted his goblet a bit at their good fortune.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 23

While the gathering continued Mak considered the course they set to get here and realized that he had missed a few marks on the map he referenced when plotting the course here.

"Target practice anyone?" Mak asked. "I do have a few pointers if any are interested."

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday June 17th, 2019 10:34:22 AM
Satisfied that there is nothing out of the ordinary and that this really was just payment for a job finished, Elyas fills his plate and eats with his companions. He looks forward to some time back on the ship to get back into a routine and spend some time studying. he feels like he is very close to figuring out some new spells that could come in handy the next time this group ends up in trouble.

DM Mark - "You are very generous." d20=3 ;
Monday June 17th, 2019 7:07:03 PM
The members of the Eight Petaled Rose have opened their reward for having brought Aaroth’s body to the Violet Duke (or Duke Violet has he prefers to be called.) While the small treasure chest has been opened, it remains there on the table along with the lock and key that once held it shut. (Also, I seem to recall that you have another small chest you took from Aaroth’s room, and some other items as well.)

The Duke encourages you to enjoy the food and wine that has been brought, and the petals dig in which seems to please the Duke. As mentioned before, the food and wine are good but not great, and plentiful. He nods at Mak's comment about his generosity.

The Duke calls for some entertainment, and soon a centaur shows up with a lute and begins to play.

Kiwina pulls a small jar from his pack and says, "Your Grace, this is woldemite, which I obtained by chance in the Floating City. Knowing your reputation as a gourmand, I thought that you might enjoy the chance to try it. And if it pleases you, I have an errand to run while we are here."

This seems to pique his interest, and he has a servant bring it over to him with a clean spoon. The Duke tastes it, and his face pulls up into a grimace. ”Oh, ooo, that, no. That is not to my liking. Not at all. Ugh. You should demand your money back. I certainly hope your errand is not to obtain more of that!” He drinks a large gulp of wine, swishing it about in his mouth for a moment.

"As for your errand, yes, of course - run what errands you wish and accommodations may be arranged if you need. Does your errand involve large sums of money such that you require an escort? Of course, you could always just use that … woldemite to hold whatever foes you may encounter at bay."

You rather expect that accommodations here in this keep would be rather nice.

Knowledge Nobility DC 10 or Knowledge Local DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that it would be fine to stay here under the Duke’s hospitality for a day or two. Beyond that you should arrange for your own lodgings elsewhere.}

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20=14 ;
Monday June 17th, 2019 10:55:43 PM
(Nobility = 14)

Embarrassed by the horrible gaffe that the woldemite turned out to be, Kiwina hurries off. He returns to the castle or the Rose -- wherever the party decides to stay -- by evening, ready to discuss plans.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) d20+9=10 ; d20+2=8 ;
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 12:00:24 AM
Rolth will ask the centaur if he may accompany him on the lute. If the fellow is amenable, Rolth will try to play a nice counterpoint to his melody, but just barely pulls it off. (Perform = 10) Turning to something else, he will begin collecting the reward. If the others are amenable, he will accept an evening's lodging at the Keep. "Perhaps some of us can visit the Catacombs while we are here, and unburden ourselves of extra gear we have acquired in our adventures? Then off to the festival!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 7:21:36 AM
Falco does his best to quiet the small chuckle when the Duke tries the woldemite, he mostly succeeds.

"It must be an acquired taste."

At Mak's mention of target practice he nods.

"Maybe not this moment but perhaps we need an official target for practice on the ship. There is time when we are under sail. Now... I need to find a jeweler."

When there is a free moment Falco will search out someplace to buy two pairs of platinum bands. Once acquired he will give one to Kiwana and one to Rolth explaining that wearing them will allow him to cast a protection spell when needed.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 12:51:10 PM
Tsak eats his fill and enjoys a second mulled wine.
He then saves some meat scraps in a napkin for Esmerelda, having left the feline on the boat.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | Longbow Ranged +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+12/1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+6=10 ;
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 2:41:25 PM
OOC: KS: Nobility +6, Roll 10. Fail. Rats, should have taken 10.

Mak settled in and relaxed as much as he was able. The expectation of being in a comfortable bed for another night appealed to him. He suspected though that his companions would want to move on soon, so he remained silent on the subject and followed their lead.

"Do we know about Aaroth's equipment yet?" Mak asked. He hoped that perhaps those items might have some value. Something to aid him in shooting straighter, or perhaps to make him more useful aboard ship. Presently his usefulness included being able to tie knots, work the rigging from the deck, and navigate the waters. On a good day he could likely pilot the ship, but he was only a novice at such things.

"Festival?" Mak asked in response to Rolth's suggestion.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 2:56:06 PM
Elyas nods to Rolth.
"Yes, we should be sure to make use of a chance to gather any new equipment and get rid of anything we don't need to keep. I know I could use a few more scrolls and things."

in answer to Mak, Elyas holds out the small handful of items he relieved from Aaroth's corpse.
"he had a few items on his person that are magical, but I have not yet been able to identify everything. this here is an amulet of natural armor, but these 2 rings and 3 potions are not something I have seen before. I will take some time to study them again tomorrow and maybe have some better answers for you then. it will perhaps be hard to sell them if we don't know what we have

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | Longbow Ranged +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+12/1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 4:53:49 PM
OOC: If no one wants it, Mak will take the amulet

DM Mark - "You are very generous." d20=11 ; d100=97 ;
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 9:31:03 PM
Kiwina is embarrassed to find that the Duke does not seem to like woldemite.

Rolth accompanies the centaur on the lute. He will find that the centaur is named Cassien and is very good. He is also patient with this Rolth.

Falco suggests setting up a practice target on the ship, and mentions his need for a jeweler. The Duke will have one of his servants direct Falco to a reputable jeweler able to provide what he needs at a fair price.

Tzak saves some meat scraps for Esmerelda. This is noticed by the Duke, and when he learns it is for Tzak’s pet, the Duke becomes rather interested in this Esmerelda. It seems that minotaurs rarely keep pets, and the Duke has always found the concept fascinating. He offers to see that the kitchen provides some food for Esmerelda when you leave in the morning.

Mak asks the Petals about this festival they mentioned.

Later, Elyas hauls out what you have, the group discusses the party loot, and there is a discussion of a visit to the Catacombs, though there is some discussion about party items and that have not been identified. (You can have the Catacombs attempt to identify the things for a modest fee. Or….if only you had access to services. Like, if you knew someone of importance that could perhaps bring in a mage able to identify such things…)

(The DM doesn’t want to frustrate the players, so whatever route you choose you will find that you have a Ring of Protection +1 and a Ring of Force shield.)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 10:08:19 PM
Angus enjoys the Duke's hospitality. He is also astounded about his share of the gold since its more than he has ever had before in his life, several months of wages at his old job.

But even more interesting to Angus is the wizard, Elyas. Truly, this is something worth watching more closely. Perhaps one day in the future, Angus could learn a "trick" or two...

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 11:45:37 PM
Kiwina rejoins the others for the evening, enjoying the Duke's hospitality. A scowl briefly crosses his face when Mak proposes taking an amulet he had thought belonged to Gothruk, but their minotaur friend has a different one and Kiwina doesn't object.

In the morning, Kiwina is ready to sail. If others want to visit the Catacombs or run errands, though, he understands.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+8=28 ; d20+8=26 ;
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 7:34:05 AM
{Spellcraft: 28 / 26}

Falco remembers his days of being attuned to the arcane. He looks over the items that Elyas could not identify and works it out easily. Unable to smile due to the beak he clicks his tongue and mutters. "I guess I still have the know how."

{ooc: No need to play out the buying of the platinum rings I hope. Kiwana and Rolth the rings are so I can cast shield other on you guys if needed.}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 8:08:12 AM
Tsak is surprised and grateful for the Duke's offer and he thanks him warmly with a hearty handshake, hoping he hasn't broken bones in the mans hand whilst doing so. He grins inwardly, he's pretty sure Esmerelda sees the relationship as being the other way around.
Tsak heads back to the Rose in the morning to check on things and make ready to sail.
Esmerelda accepts the offerings graciously, then resumes her prowl around the ship searching for the rats that seem to make their way aboard at every harbour.

(OOC thanks Scott, I just made a screenshot of Tsak and Esmerelda using HeroForge, noticed it from Angus' character sheet. A good half hour unleashing my inner nerd :))

Mak (JamesM) (29/29 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+4=15 ;
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 10:23:28 AM
OOC: If they are being offered, Mak would gladly accept either the Ring of Protection or the Amulet of Natural Armor if no one else needs them. Perception +4, Roll 15. Due to Kiwina's apparent attitude, Mak will withdraw his request for either.

Mak noted Kiwina's scowl and asked politely. "Have I earned a pick of the spoils? If I have not, please let me know when I have." He said as he pushed the ring and amulet away from him while accepting the potion of cure serious that Rolth offered him. "Thank you." Mak said to the bard while he packed the flask away into his bag. "I would like a share of the gold, to replenish the bribe I paid the minotaur and to purchase a compass. Kiwina is concerned how I'd take a bearing at sea and if one is available locally I think that would be just the thing to satisfy him...about that."

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 11:52:37 AM
Ah, thank you Falco. I feel bad that I wasn't able to identify these rings, but I am glad you were able to. they both seem quite useful, does anyone want these before we sell them? I have no use for any of the magical items we took, personally

[ooc: my character sheet is updated for lvl 5.]

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 1:43:47 PM
Mak remained quiet. It was obvious to him that Kiwina still had reservations about his presence, so aside from a share of gold, or the sale of these items should he be allowed to profit from those, he no longer had any interest in them.

"My father had a bit of magic about him." Mak admitted. "But sadly I've none of that about me. I keep hoping that one day I'll wake and be able to change the color of my hair or something, maybe even press my clothes with the wave of a hand, but so far I'm fairly mundane. So I'm grateful for anyone that can divine the true nature of magic and those things it enchants. Cheers Elyas and Falco!" Mak said as he raised his goblet to salute them both.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20)
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 8:36:44 PM
Rolth eyes the ring of protection, recalling how often he gets slashed to ribbons when he merrily charges into the fray. With a sidelong glance at Kiwina, he offers, "Mak, I think you earned a fair share during the fight with Aaroth. How about the amulet for you, and I'll go for the ring of protection? Any objections?

To Kiwina, he opines, "I think we could make a quick shopping trip and still have time to catch the morning tide. Those fellows in the Catacombs move fast!"

DM Mark - "Have I earned a pick of the spoils?"
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 11:15:23 PM
There is discussion about division and dispensation of the loot, and talk of visiting the Catacombs and setting sail. Falco managed to identify the two magic rings, for which Elyas is grateful. Sensing Kiwina’s disapproval, Mak pushes away any of the magic items, asking for a share of the gold to at least replenish the 100 GP he gave Aaroth’s minotaur guard. Rolth tells Mak his is due his fair share. For Angus this is more gold and wealth than he’s ever seen.

Your impression of Duke Violet, as he refers to himself, is that he is a bit of a dandy. A pleasant man, if a bit self absorbed. Parties and social gatherings seem to be very important to him. And he is rather impressed with the Petals.

After a good night’s rest under the Duke’s hospitality, it is a bright new morning. You will find that two casks of decent wine have been sent to your ship - compliments of the Duke. Falco is indeed able to secure the platinum rings he sought. Tzak is glad to be back to the Rose, and to Esmerelda. The cat feigns indifference to the food at first, but ravenously consumes it moments later.

(Sounds like you have a few things to wrap up at the Catacombs and such, along with some final divisions of the loot. There were a number of potions - do they all have a home? Let me know when you’re ready to leave.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday June 20th, 2019 12:49:26 AM
Kiwina assures Mak that his reaction has nothing to do with thinking the human somehow did not earn the amulet. The party recognizes Mak's cleverness and sacrifice in the bar fight.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday June 20th, 2019 3:43:09 AM
Tsak sometimes ends up in the front lines and has taken his fair share of whacks, but has no objection to the way in which the spoils have been split up. He will take Cure Serious Wounds and Neutralise Poison potions from the Duke's reward and also snaffles a Cure Moderate Wounds potion from Aaroth's belongings.

He spends the day trying a new way to hold his cross-bow sideways whilst firing it from his hip. He noticed it being employed by some of the local toughs in the wharf area. It certainly looks intimidating, but is completely impractical in terms of hitting a target successfully. He gives up eventually and goes back to handling the weapon in the usual way.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday June 20th, 2019 7:01:52 AM
Angus would like to have a potion on him as well, either for personal use if wounded or to administer to a fallen comrade.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday June 20th, 2019 7:23:41 AM
During the discussion of the rings and amulet Falco listens but clearly does not think he should be taking any of the items. If there is a chance he will speak briefly with Mak. "You can relax friend, we have seen your actions, no one doubts your value to the team. Those items will make you tougher to hit but staying at range gives us an advantage over those big guys up front. The less I have to pray to close their wounds the better we all are."

Once on the ship Falco will take one of the small locking chests below deck, if it is empty. His idea is to secure it so the Petals have a place to store valuable items.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Thursday June 20th, 2019 8:59:15 AM
Mak listened to Kiwina and Rolth both and nodded. Yes, the amulet would be fine, so he picked it up and promptly pressed it into Tsak's hand. "My friend, with your sword you are more likely to need this than I, old bean. I'll get the next one, what do you say?"

OOC: After looking at modes of attack and weapons being used as well as comparative AC's, it's clear that Tsak would benefit best with the amulet as even with that Mak's AC is better than his. If Mak ever starts being more of a front line fighter we'll revisit his AC requirements.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Thursday June 20th, 2019 9:10:03 AM
Later when they gathered upon the Rose, Mak had a small leather case from which he withdrew a mandolin. He sat clumsily against the rail and started picking out sounds from it that while pleasing to Mak's ears made everyone else cringe in irritation. Clearly he didn't know what he was doing. There he sat plucking at random strings and fret combinations until the crew started to ready the ship for their departure. Once the crew started into action, Mak smiled at the instrument and returned it to it's case. Yes, yes, that was very satisfying, he thought to himself. Perhaps he'd have another go at the end of his watch.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday June 20th, 2019 12:00:36 PM
Elyas spends some time pouring over his spellbook before the group leaves. He decides he would like ot try to pick up a few more scrolls before the group leaves, but waits until an agreement is made on what will be sold and how much money is available.

I have no need of any of the rings or amulet. the shield ring is interesting, but I can rely on a spell to do the same thing.

DM Mark - A Sunny Day
Thursday June 20th, 2019 7:18:57 PM
Discussion continues aboard the Rose regarding dispensation of recent items.

The ship rocks gently in its moorings as Esmerrelda stretches out in the sun on the deck. A light breeze carries smells from a morning catch, accompanied from the bustle of the docks.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday June 20th, 2019 7:34:48 PM
Angus looks out over the railing, not really worried about what he may get. A healing potion, which he had only heard about in tales of adventure and the gold was already more than he had imagined.

Angus eagerly awaits what happens next...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) d20+6=7 ;
Thursday June 20th, 2019 8:50:43 PM
Rolth takes a closer look at that weird foreign gold. Can he discern its provenance? "Can one of you appraise these strange coins?"

(Knowledge History re the coins = 7)

Rolth then springs ashore with a massive amount of loot to sell in the Catacombs, after casting Expeditious Retreat to hasten his movement. He expects to return in a jiffy with extra cash for all.

(OOC: Rolth has posted a ticket in the Catacombs for all the stuff that we obviously wanted to sell from the spreadsheet. We can revisit a few other things later, but this will get us some walking around money--about 300gp each--once it is done. If the DMs like, we can move on with the story and the Catacombs can catch up, since we won't be spending the money now anyway.)

Kiwina (Steve M) (61/61 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Friday June 21st, 2019 5:09:12 AM
Kiwina sees items he might find useful, but not that stand out as particularly right for him. As such, he feels others should have priority. He does pick out a couple of potions, and notices there are still some potions from previous adventures in the ship's stores if anyone wants to carry them now.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+6=14 ; d20+1=20 ;
Friday June 21st, 2019 7:16:35 AM
Falco also studies the coins to see if he can learn anything for Rolth. {Know History: 14 | Appraise: 20}

While the others work out what to do with what they have gained Falco decides its time to just have some fun. Much as Mak cannot play his instrument Falco cannot juggle. Still he tries for some time.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Friday June 21st, 2019 9:07:25 AM
Mak's fingers were getting raw by the time he decided to stop "playing" since the calluses were on the wrong fingers. That hand held the bow, not the string and this instrument (designed by Asmodeus himself) required that hand to press against the strings. Mak sighed as he found a new appreciation for the performers he'd met in the past.

Falco's attempts to juggle seemed equally entertaining to Mak, though for obvious and different reasons. "I can juggle one ball, old bean." Mak offered helpfully with a smirk on his face as he pantomimed tossing a ball from one hand to the other. "Regretfully, I have no helpful tips on how to do that." Mak said with a laugh.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday June 21st, 2019 1:59:33 PM
Elyas makes a quick stop at the Catacombs for a scroll to add a bit more variety to his spell list, then returns to the ship. he checks in on the two young men that agreed to stay out of trouble and asks Ramsey about how they did while the group was ashore.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday June 21st, 2019 3:13:30 PM
Tsak takes the amulet offered by Mak with a slow smile. Thank you, friend
The half-orc toys with the idea of somehow trying to attach the amulet to Esmerelda, as much to annoy her as to protect her. In the end he dismisses the thought and attaches it to his tunic.

A Murder on Mionotaur Island

Scene 1 - Gadin

DM Mark - A Sunny Day
Friday June 21st, 2019 9:32:14 PM
A run to the Catacombs is made by some of the members of the Eight Petaled Rose, as others amuse themselves on board. Elyas asks Ramsey how their new recruits Tad and Riles are doing. Ramsey replies, ”Ahh, time will tell. Life aboard ship is hard work. A voyage should give us a good feel for their fitness to this life. In the meantime, there’s plenty ‘a maintenance work I can put ‘em to even while the Rose is in port. If they’re not serious about this, I’ll know soon enough.”

Rolth puzzles over the strange coins that Aaroth had.

As Petals are making sure their ship is ready to sail, they see a minotaur dressed in travelling clothes walking down the dock flanked by two armored minotaur guards bearing the Duke’s purple cloaks. The guards march with a purpose and dock workers quickly out of their way. They are clearly escorts and mean business, but their charge seems a bit unsure. They stop before the gang plank leading onto the Rose. One of the guards says, [b]”Ahoy there, is this the Rose? We bring Gadin, and he is sent here by the Duke. May we come aboard?”

Assuming you let them aboard, Gadin will ask the guards to remain on the dock as he proceeds to board the Rose. They frown, but agree to let the younger minotaur go up without them.

Aboard, Gadin says, “I, er, hello. My name is Gadin. We’ve, um, some people have been killed in Greenfell. Yesia works there, and she said she needs some real help with something. I told her that maybe the Purple Duke could help. So, I bought her message to the Purple Duke, and he said that you could probably help me. So, um, can you come with me to Greenfell? It’s real important. Yesia is pretty worried about this. I’ve never seen her this worried. The Duke said you were the right people for this. Can you help us?”

Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can tell that this person is in travelling clothes. He is clothes are travel stained, and he looks tired and travel worn. He looks at Rolth from time to time as he speaks.}

Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {This is a young and inexperienced person. He seems sincere, but also a bit unsure of himself. For some reason, Rolth seems to make him nervous or uncomfortable.}

Knowledge Local DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Greenfell is about a day’s walk from here, in the direction of Imod City.}
Knowledge Nobility DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {This person has some backing to be here. The Duke would not have sent guards, particularly these able guards, if he did not suport this.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) d20+6=18 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+10=14 ;
Friday June 21st, 2019 10:36:10 PM
(Knowledge local = 18, success!)
(Sense Motive = 26, success!)
(Perception = 22, success!)

Pointing back toward Imod City, Rolth asks, "Greenfell, that place about a day over that way? What problem is facing Yesia? If the Duke thinks the task might be for us, well, he has an eye for our capabilities ever since the Taurnament, I suppose. Look, no need to be nervous, we fellow taurs may be different in some ways, but inside our hearts, we are all taurs first, by Domi! So out with it, how can we help?"

(Diplomacy = 14)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday June 22nd, 2019 10:58:22 AM
Angus hops off the barrel he was sitting on while practicing tying knots in spare rope. Interesting, we don't need to look for adventure, it looks for us

Owning few possessions and having not really unpacked, Angus is ready to go.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=14 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+7=15 ;
Saturday June 22nd, 2019 8:31:10 PM
perception = 14, sense motive 9, knowledge local 15

Elyas looks over the man. "Did you just walk here all the way from Greenfell? you must be tired. can we get you something to eat or drink while you gather yourself? please fill us in and tell us exactly what happened. we can't help nearly as much if we don't have some information first.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=17 ; d20=8 ;
Sunday June 23rd, 2019 7:37:31 AM
(Perception=17 Success, Sense Motive=8 Fail)
Following Elyas' lead Tsak heads below to get some water as well as fruit, nuts and cheese for the young Minotaur. After that he grabs his backpack. The way he sees it the guy wouldn't be here if it wasn't important, and if its important then the Petals will want to help. Done deal. He checks his gear and waits to see how long the talking will last...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20)
Sunday June 23rd, 2019 1:02:20 PM
"Oh, and hey Mak, bring that mandolin along and I’ll show you a few tricks along the way."

Kiwina (Steve M) (61/61 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=21 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+1=15 ;
Sunday June 23rd, 2019 1:14:46 PM
(Perception = 21; sense motive = 13; local = 14(u); nobility = 15(u))

"If the Duke wants us to investigate, then of course we will. Oh, and Gadin -- rumors that wemics can smell fear aren't true, but if you've never heard cats give a concert in the middle of the night, well their music is something to be afraid of."

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+4=19 ; d20=10 ; d20+2=11 ;
Monday June 24th, 2019 8:56:27 AM
OOC:
Perception +4, Roll 19, Success!
Sense Motive +0, Roll 10, Fail!
KS: Local +2, Roll 11, Fail!
KS: Nobility +6, Taking 10, Roll 16, Success!

What separated Mak from the rest of his family was altruism. Mak had it and they quite frankly did not. Any one of them would have settled for a commission and a posting away from the battles of the war, Mak had insisted on working his way up from the regular rank and file, to fight alongside the commoners and provide them with as much support as he could. It was also why he still mourned for Malcolm.

This Gadin fellow and for that matter this Duke Purple seemed to be genuine in their need and commitment to help. The others may not have realized it, but those guards with Gadin may as well have come with a message that the Duke expected them to aid the taur.

Mak shifted in his seat and listened to the taur's story as he tried to suss out any unspoken facts. The taur spoke of Yesia. Mak had no idea who or what that was, so he looked to his fellows to see if they recognized the name. He couldn't tell if they knew of Yesia, but the others seemed sold on the idea of helping the man and that pleased the archer.

Rolth's suggestion to bring the mandolin was met with a smile as Mak commented. "Certainly, old bean, I've a few questions about it anyway, like which way do I hold it and should I be using a bow with it? And you said mandolin, I thought I had a fiddle. That shopkeeper must be having a grand laugh right now, but the jokes on him old bean. I like the look of this thing, but with all those strings it does look terribly complicated so a trick or two would definitely be helpful."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=26 ; d20+8=25 ;
Monday June 24th, 2019 1:57:19 PM
{Perception: 26} {Sense Movite: 25}

Having been distracted with other things, namely trying to catch a particularly elusive rat, Falco does not see what is happening until they are on the boa. He sees that the young Minotaur is telling the truth, gives a small quiet hoot, and goes back to the hunt.

Somehow concentrating on the rat instead of the matter at hand makes him feel more halfling then beastfolk at the moment. Still he will catch it with beak not hands so.... back to beastfolk thinking.

DM Mark - "If the Duke wants us to investigate, then of course we will."
Monday June 24th, 2019 11:56:13 PM
Just at the Petals were preparing to set sail, some guards show up escorting someone that needs help. But this person is not some officious noble as is often the case. Rather, this Gadin seems like a regular person. He says he comes from Grenfell and someone named Yesia needs help. The Petals begin gathering their gear, ready to do what needs to be done.

Angus says, "Interesting, we don't need to look for adventure, it looks for us.

Rolth suggests Mak bring his mandolin, thinking travel may provide an opportunity for some musical training along the way.

Falco smells a rat, and chases it in the hold. Giving in to his feral halfling nature, he eventually catches one, but he can tell there are more. But that will have to wait.

Kiwina says something about wemics smelling fear, which causes Gadin to look nervously at Rolth.

It’s clear that this Gadin is worried and weary. Elyas asks if he just came all the way from Greenfell, knowing it is about a day’s walk, and asks if he needs food or drink. Tzak hurries to bring him some water as well as fruit, nuts and cheese. Gadin gratefully accepts them, munching as he talks.

Gadin responds, ”Well, I, uh, I did travel yesterday. Yesia was real worried, so I didn’t want to wait. I travelled part of the night, and I rested a bit outside Castle Violet. See, I have a friend that works in there and I was afraid that if I showed up real late to the castle, it might get him in trouble. So I slept outside the castle, and waited until I saw people coming in and out. I think I saw you folks leaving. I guess my friend Foosnir was with you driving a cart. I shoulda’ hollered at him, but well, it looked like he was busy and I needed to get Yesia’s message to the Duke.”

“Yesia? She’s a clerk in town. She helps with keeping records of births, deaths, that sort of thing. She said we’re supposed to be reporting all that to the Duke, but she said we havn’t been doing a very good job of it. She new to her job there. She’s only been there for a few weeks.”

With the supplies to get the ship ready, runs to the Catacombs and “interviews” of Tad and Riles, it’s early afternoon.

Gadin says, “Well, I am glad you’re coming to help. I guess we can leave now if you like. I can see in the dark, but I don’t know if all of you can. Or we can wait until morning.”

Tad and Riles seem to think this would be much more fun. Ramsey has already said he can keep the boys busy - which may be what concerns them.

”Hey, hey. Can we go? We can handle ourselves on the road.”
“Yeah, we wanna be adventurers like you guys!”
“Yeah, head off into the unknown! Kill a dragon or two. That sorta thing.”
“Yeah, I think we could do that kinda stuff.”
"But we'll need swords and bows. That sorta stuff."

Kiwina (Steve M) (61/61 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 2:42:38 AM
"Ramsey, if these two," Kiwina points to Riles and Tad, "don't do what you say, I want to hear about it." He considers telling the boys there's time on a voyage for weapons training, but decides if they can't do as they're told, they shouldn''t be here.

To Gadin he says, "Seems like we ought to get there as quickly as we can. Is there a place to stay or camp on the way if it gets too late?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 5:57:20 AM
Tsak can see quite well in the dark and would prefer to leave sooner rather than later, but will defer if the rest of the party want to wait till morning.

To Tad and Riles The stuff you need is discipline, stop acting like spoiled children. You have much to learn.

(OOC I'll get Tsak upgraded to lv5 this week)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20)
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 6:38:32 AM
Rolth suits up, lutes up, and shuffles to the gangplank, ready for adventure!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 7:15:28 AM
Having had enough of chasing rats Falco tells them that he will be back for the rest and heads on deck. Seeing Tsak is ready to head out he says that it sounds fine. When the youths are not the center of attention he will approach them. "Disciple is all well and good, needed for sure if you want to survive.. Still we will make time for some fun here and there."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 7:20:44 AM
Angus is ready to go, Seems like there is no time to sit around, we will have to talk as we walk

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 9:52:09 AM
"I'm sorry, Gadin, but I still don't understand. What exactly happened? a new clerk in your town is worried about something. that's not much to go on. what does she need our help with?

to the group, Elyas says
"I don't know why we should feel rushed to get there. whatever it is can wait until morning. we would be much better off not traveling at night I think, unless there is something wrong that needs immediate attention.

[ooc: is the town of Greenfell landlocked, or can we just swing the ship around to get there?]

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 1:06:03 PM
Mak watched the antics of Tad and Riles with some humor and decided to lend a hand. "Gentlemen." Mak said as he addressed the two boys. "If you can outshoot me, or lay a blade upon me when I've returned. You'll get five gold for the effort. Now, do as Ramsey asks and train hard, because there's money on the line now. Cheers!"

The young nobleman, archer, and soldier had changed out of his uniform and into his travelling clothes...wrinkled and a little dusty, but serviceable for the trip. He idly counted the arrows in his quiver and the overflow he had in his pack. The battle in the casino had used a few, but he was prepared and felt he had enough for the trip.

At the suggestion about travelling at night, Mak spoke up. "This one cannot see in the dark, fellow beans. If you want my assistance handling nasties and beasties at range some good light from yon sun would be needed." He said as he slung the mandolin over one shoulder and his bow over the other.

While he waited on the others to join them on deck Mak pulled out his flask and took a long draw on it and then winced as the liquor passed down his throat. "Damn! That's good." he remarked as he felt the warmth enter his body and ease the pain in his leg.

DM Mark - "Seems like there is no time to sit around, we will have to talk as we walk."
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 7:51:45 PM
The party is in agreement that Tad and Riles are not going on this trip. They are very disappointed.

There is some discussion about how to travel to Grenfell, and some prefer to not travel at night. In the end the decision seems to be a compromise - travel while light and sleep in the field on the way there.

You set out. As you go, you talk with Gadin. You learn that Yesia is concerned about some recent minotaur deaths. Minotaurs can be a rough bunch, particularly in some smaller towns and settlements, so fighting is not uncommon. It seems that minotaurs have a tradition of a Kayleb - a sort of minotaur duel to resolve disputes of honor. But even with this, sometimes they just fight.

Gadin also seems to be concerned about a recent, nearby liontaur settlement. Gadin seems to be a bit of a separatist, and is worried about tensions between liontaurs and minotaurs here on Minotaur Island. He has nothing against other races - but the tensions between these two groups in the vicinity of Greenfell are making him nervous. And the liontaurs don’t even have this tradition of a Kayleb to resolve disputes.

How do you make camp? Is there a watch?
Gadin will defer to you on this.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 8:05:54 PM
Angus is happy to stand first watch.

(He has a simple bedroll and no tent, so he leaves a small footprint when he does camp)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 10:24:38 PM
Tsak will take second watch.
He sleeps with his head on his pack, and if cold will look to start a small fire.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) d20+11=19 ;
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 10:28:54 PM
Rolth will stand first watch with Angus, keeping a careful eye out for trouble, whether from outside the camp or from those within who are less well known.

(Perception = 19)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 3:49:13 AM
Kiwina offers to take last watch with Mak, assuming Mak is okay with that.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=13 ;
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 6:06:58 AM
Angus, of course, has never stood watch before and while he doesn't say it, he is grateful for Rolth being there

(Perception = 13)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=23 ;
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 7:15:06 AM
Falco is happy to take a middle of the night watch. His sharp eyes do fairly well in the dark though not as good as some. "I will take a middle of the night shift, as long as there is a fire and starlight I can see enough. I think I will sit watch though, not stand."

{Perception: 23}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 10:41:09 AM
Elyas takes the early morning watch, as he needs uninterrupted sleep to recharge his abilities. He is perfectly happy to wake up early and keep watch while going through his morning preparations and memory exercises.

This particular morning, Elyas spends a full hour reading over a brand new scroll he picked up during their visit to the Duke. the more he works on learning spells the easier they come to him, and he is surprised at how easy it is to learn a new and dangerous spell. as he finishes studying he tests the spell out, speaking the words and doing the correct motions. he leaves off the last few words, saving the spell for later but is happy to see little lines of electricity dance along his fingers. the words vanish from the scroll.

[ooc: taking 10 on my spellcraft check for a 21, DC for a lvl 3 spell is 18. Elyas now knows Lightning Bolt]

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 12:54:18 PM
Mak didn't have to wonder about Kiwina's motivations about asking to watch together. It was clear the suspicious taur still didn't trust him. The young archer decided to take it as an opportunity to be vigilant and reliable however, so he took his post in a spot where he'd be able to see the camp and laid his bow in his lap as he waited.

DM Mark - "I will take a middle of the night shift." d100=76 ; d20=12 ; d20=18 ;
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 9:57:21 PM
Having no other questions for Gadin, the party finds a nice, large oak to camp under. You decide on a watch. Gadin is glad to be travelling with so competent a group, and he says as much. This is clearly a minotaur that is not accustomed to sleeping rough, and he is ill prepared. It is chilly that night, and Tzak starts a fire - which feels rather nice to the travellers and somehow just makes you all feel better.

Food/rations are consumed, the fire eventually dies down, and you go to sleep. It is dark, but there is a half moon and starlight. Those with low-light vision can see passably well.

(The DM was a little unclear on the watches, but I am assuming there are approximately four two-hour watches.)

Late that night, on Falco’s watch as he sits still, he hears a noise. Looking in the direction of the noise, his sharp eyes pick out a small figure, about his size moving towards you in the brush. It’s trying to stay low. Actually, he can hear other noises in the brush as well, and perhaps some murmuring in the distance.

Everyone else is asleep, so Perception DC 32 Highlight to display spoiler: {You wake up to a noise in the brush - something is moving toward you. If you can see in the dark, you can tell that Falco on looking at something moving your way and you can see that it is something small.}

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+11=18 ;
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 11:32:58 PM
(Perception = 18) Kiwina sleeps.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=28 ;
Thursday June 27th, 2019 5:23:33 AM
Tsak's eyesight works exceptionally well with the low light available.

Unfortunately he is asleep, so his eyes pick up nothing unusual...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21)
Thursday June 27th, 2019 6:01:45 AM
Rolths snoozes peacefully, dreaming of being awakened in time to chase down some prey.

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=9 ;
Thursday June 27th, 2019 6:28:38 AM
Angus is asleep and unaware of anything else

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=15 ; d20+9=29 ; d6=3 ; d20+9=11 ;
Thursday June 27th, 2019 6:55:54 AM
Falco moves slow and low, bow in hand. {Stealth : 15} Knocking an arrow he gets as close as he can. If he can get to 20 feet away he will stand up bow pointed and speak loudly.

"Hold there my friend. I have a bead on you, best tell your friend to come out. Petals we have visitors it seems."

He is prepared to loose an arrow if there is an aggressive move. {HIt: 29 Crit Confirm: 11 Dam: 4 - assuming no crit if he fired the arrow}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday June 27th, 2019 10:50:21 AM
Elyas sleeps soundly, confident in his allies' abilities to spot threats and wake him up.

(no point in rolling, can't hit that DC)

DM Mark - "Petals we have visitors it seems."" d6=6 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=6 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d20+4=11 ; d4=4 ;
Thursday June 27th, 2019 12:55:02 PM
Everyone sleeps. Falco is aware that something, or perhaps some things, are out there in the dark and moving in his direction. The small owl-man creeps forward, bow at the ready, and says loudly, "Hold there my friend. I have a bead on you, best tell your friend to come out. Petals we have visitors it seems."

Without warning, there is a cry from the brush very near him. If you speak goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {the thing yelled “Attack!”} Falco lets loose his readied arrow at the thing that attacked him. The arrow hits it mark, and a small goblin lets out a cry of pain. This stops his rush as the wounded goblin looks at the arrow sticking out of him.

A bunch of goblins yell as they attack the party, and everyone awakens as the camp is alive with sound.

Six small javelins are thrown, and the following are hit for this amount of damage:
Gadin - 1 DAM
Rolth - 2 DAM
Angus - 1 DAM
Mak - 2 DAM
Kiwina - 4 DAM

In addition, goblins have rushed up to the prone Mak, Kiwina, Tzak, and Elyas (one each) brandishing nasty looking jagged daggers, but they cannot attack yet.

(Remember, those that were asleep are prone and likely have no armor on, weapons drawn, bows at the ready, etc. Also, it is still dark. Those with darkvision can see fine. Those with low-light vision can see an adjacent attackers and perhaps a javelin thrower or two. I figured I can do this one without a map, so just let me know what you do and we’ll figure it out.)

Mak (JamesM) (38/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+4=11 ;
Thursday June 27th, 2019 3:29:45 PM
OOC: Mak is in light armor, so he can sleep in it.

In a language Mak hoped the goblin could understand. Highlight to display spoiler: {(Draconic)"Oh ho! Scary Bean!"} Mak said a few words as he rolled away (Acrobatics +4 to do a 5' steppish thing while prone, Roll 11.) and grabbed for his short sword.

OOC: looks like you can use acrobatics to move away while prone, but it's still a move action and an AoO to stand, so Mak is trying to get some distance from the goblin before standing.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=14 ; d6+2=8 ;
Thursday June 27th, 2019 4:33:24 PM
Kiwina gets a grim look on his face, and stands. He doesn't need weapons to attack with his hooves. (Hits AC 14 for 8 points if successful)

Kiwina is able to see some distant shapes with low light vision. "Grandfather, can you take out the javelins?"

(Kiwina has the endurance feat and sleeps in his light armor.)

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Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 x 1st level ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) d20+8=22 ; d8+6=10 ;
Thursday June 27th, 2019 8:28:16 PM
Rolth takes affront at the goblin attacking the prone Elyas, and rises to teach the thing a lesson, drawing his morningstar as he goes. He makes a mighty two handed swing, thumping the thing for 10hp of damage.

(Morningstar to hit = 22, Dam = 10)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+7=22 ; d20+7=9 ; d6+3=9 ;
Friday June 28th, 2019 7:12:34 AM
Not speaking goblin Falco has to use context to guess what was said, he thinks he has the gist of it as he plants his feet and launches two more arrows at the goblin he already hit.

{Hit: 22 | 9 Dam: 9 - Rapid Shot/Deadly Aim}

"Awake petals, lets give them a greeting and protect our guide."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=26 ; d4=2 ; d20=5 ; d20=5 ; d20=8 ;
Friday June 28th, 2019 7:56:00 AM
(T Attack=26, T Dmg=2. E BiteAttack=5, Claw1Attack=5, Claw2Attack=8

Tsak can see just fine, and draws the kukri he has hidden under his pillow/backpack. He slashes at the nearest goblin, the one advancing on him with a dagger.

Esmerelda, curled up in the arch of Tsak's back comes awake with a snarl and launches herself at the same goblin attacking Tsak. The cats efforts seem ineffectual, but the furry whirlwind of fury gives the little creature something to think about as Tsak rolls to his feet and readies for round 2.

DM Mark - "Petals we have visitors it seems.""
Friday June 28th, 2019 9:30:30 AM
(As Elyas is a spell caster and has not posted yet, I should point out that Rolth's blow will kill the goblin threatening the prone spellcaster.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday June 28th, 2019 11:28:20 AM
[ooc: thanks for the clarification, otherwise I was going to write out two different sets of actions based on whether i was threatened or not!]

Elyas opens his eyes to see a goblin rushing him. he panicks and freezes for a second, but then a mace smashes the creature. Elyas stands up quickly and looks around the camp, not able to see much at all. he assumes others are having trouble seeing in the dark as well. he reaches out and touches Rolth's armor makign it glow like a torch.

"thank you friend! I'm fine now, help the others!

DM Mark - Goblins! d20+4=20 ; d4=2 ; d20+4=22 ; d4=4 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=23 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d20+4=16 ; d6+2=8 ;
Friday June 28th, 2019 7:26:08 PM
Goblins!

Mak tries to deftly roll away from the goblin above him, and while he does move 5’, the goblin gets an attack of opportunity (AOO). (A 5’ move can be attempted while prone, but “but doing so requires a full-round action to move 5 feet, and the DC is increased by 5”.) Though Mak cannot yet see him he does feel the creatures blade as it hit him for 2 points of damage.

Kiwina stands up, which provokes an AOO from the goblin by him. The creepy little guy stabs the mighty centaur as he stands for 4 points of damage. The Kiwina’s hoof lands a wicked blow to the creature’s chest, killing the thing. (Thanks for the clarification on the armor issue. Kiwina did not take the previous 4 points, and only has a total of 4 damage.)

Rolth stands, and lashes out at the goblin standing above Elyas, caving in the creature’s skull with his mace (dead).

Falco shoots the goblin that attacked him, landing an arrow in his throat. The goblin falls back dead. He shouts, "Awake petals, let’s give them a greeting and protect our guide."

Tzak lashes out at the goblin in his prone state, stabbing the thing with his kukri. Then his cat launches itself at the goblin in a flurry of fur and claws. Even so, as Tzak stands, this provokes an attack, and the goblin lands a critical hit on the ranger for 4 damage!

Elyas wakes to see a goblin standing over him, even as Kiwina kills it. Elyas casts a Light spell on Rolth’s armor. Suddenly the camp area is awash with light.

Gadin is a little out of his element. He rolls to his feet and pulls out a dagger. With a yell, he rushes forward to the one near Mak ready to stab the thing.

Three of the goblins lay dead. The rest seem to conclude this was a really, really bad idea.

They scream and holler as they turn to run off into the night. This provokes an attack from Gadin who kills the one near Mak. Tzak and his cat will also get an AOO.

If you speak Goblin: Highlight to display spoiler: {
“Gaaaa. Bok and Booger are dead.”
“Licker and Gez too!”
“I told Booger this was a bad idea!”
“Shut up and run.”
“Ooo. Get outta my way or I’ll gut ya.”
“Me first!”
“I’m faster than you Buttsmack. If they get anyone, it’s gonna be you. See ya!”
“Aaaa. Don’t leave me here!”}

There are six goblins running away from the group. (Five if Tzak and his cat kill theirs.)

(Just a reminder for future encounters that a prone attacker has a –4 penalty on melee attack rolls and cannot use a ranged weapon (except for a crossbow). A prone defender gains a +4 bonus to Armor Class against ranged attacks, but takes a –4 penalty to AC against melee attacks. Standing up is a move-equivalent action that provokes an attack of opportunity.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (38/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) d20+7=10 ;
Friday June 28th, 2019 7:45:54 PM
Rolth smiles in satisfaction as his foe drops, and watches the rest run off. He turns to our guest and asks, "So, Gadin, are goblins part of the problem that plagues your land? Or is this some additional threat?" Rolth will watch his answer carefully.

(Sense Motive = 10)

Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Friday June 28th, 2019 8:23:36 PM
Angus groggily sits up and rubs his eyes, Hey, Just had the craziest dream about goblins yelling about getting attacked, must be all this fresh air... What?

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Friday June 28th, 2019 11:05:49 PM
The wind blows a little stronger in the direction the goblins are running, stirring the plants. (Grandfather, as requested, spends the next round casting entangle, centering the effect approximately 100' from Kiwina in the direction the greatest number of goblin voices seem to be heard from. Depending on how fast the goblins go, they may be in the 40' radius when the spell takes effect.)

"I'm a bit surprised how much easier these were to route than the pirate goblins," Kiwina says as he pulls out his weapons. "Think I'll just check the area to be sure they're all gone."

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Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have no more spells today

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 15/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=22 ; d4=4 ; d20=8 ; d20=12 ; d20=10 ; d2=2 ; d2=2 ;
Saturday June 29th, 2019 5:40:04 AM
(T Attack=22, Dmg=4;E BiteAttack=8, Claw1=12 Dmg=2, Claw2=10 Dmg=2)

Tsak and Esmerelda take their shots at the goblin as it turns its back to follow its friends.

The fired-up feline sets off after the goblins, but Tsak calls her back. He doesn't think they'll be back and doesn't want her to be picked off hunting by herself in the woods.

As the adrenalin subsides Tsak realises that he still hasn't fully recovered from the slash received during the fight with squidface. He decides to stay in camp, build up the fire a little and see what can be done about food or just a hot drink, as the petals wait for the sunrise. He doubts anyone will be getting more sleep this morning.

After fussing with the fire the ranger decides to spend some time in meditation.

(OOC Tsak prepares Magic Fang and Longstrider spells. Not sure if I took full advantage of the healing offered whilst we travelled back on the boat? Either way Tsak either needs a few days rest or will have to get some healing off a helpful friend to get back to full strength)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Sunday June 30th, 2019 2:36:26 PM
elyas prepares to cast a spell, thinking to hit one of the fleeing goblins with a magic missile. seeing that most of them will still escape into the darkness he stops casting and lets them go.
no point in killing if we can just frighten them off

after it is over, Elyas talks to Gadin
Are goblins common in this area? I don't know of any settlements of the critters, but i am also not very familiar with this island. it does seem like quite a coincidence that we just recently fought a bunch of goblin pirates on our way to this island, and now find another gang attacking a superior force. seems out of place.. at least there weren't zombies this time.

DM Mark - Goblins! d6=6 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=18 ;
Monday July 1st, 2019 1:26:37 AM
Angus seems to wake just now to realize his deam of goblins has come true.

Kiwina is puzzled that these goblins don’t seem to be as strong as the pirates the Petals had encountered earlier. He calls on his ancenstral spirits and casts Engangle. He finds hear more goblins screaming in the distance. (While you cannot see this from where you are, all of the goblins make their saves and pull back from the entangled area and continue to flee. In the future, include the save and DC for spells you cast and the effect.)

Tzak drops the goblin that attempted to flee from him. Emeralda pounces on the thing just to make sure it’s dead.

Rolth Asks Gadin if goblins have been part of the problem he mentioned. Elyas likewise asks about this, and he adds that it seems like an odd coincidence that you recently fought goblin pirates.

Gadin responds, ”I’m not sure about any goblin pirates. But goblins are a bit of an infestation, and mostly a nuisance. While it’s a bit unusual for them to attack an armed party, it’s not unusual for them to attempt to ambush what they may consider weaker prey. Perhaps they thought a group of sleeping travellers were an easy mark. I think these goblins will steer clear of travellers for a while after this.”

It is the middle of the night.

There are four dead goblins. You’ll collect about 6 GP and 32 SP. They carry other items:
4 Small suits leather armor
4 small shields
Four rusty daggers
6 crude javelins
A dried minotaur finger
A badger skull
Various unsavory food stuffs

Also, there is a sack about 3 feet by 3 feet. And it’s moving - something’s in there!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (38/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21)
Monday July 1st, 2019 5:29:00 AM
Rolth will approach the sack carefully, and prod it gently with the haft of his glaive. Maybe there’s another badger in there? "Is there someone in there?" If there is a response that he can’t understand, he will cast Comprehend Languages and ask again.

Angus (Scott) (30/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=10 ;
Monday July 1st, 2019 6:29:05 AM
Angus let's the others know that he is able to speak Goblin. Angus searches the immediate area to see if anything was dropped or if there are other goblins in hiding nearby.

(Perception = 10, 12 for traps)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=18 ;
Monday July 1st, 2019 6:55:56 AM
Falco keeps an eye out to make sure the Goblins do not come back as the others address the moving sack. {Perception: 18} He doesn't think they will come back but still they did not show a great deal of intelligence in attacking.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Monday July 1st, 2019 9:01:19 AM
Mak rose slowly to his feet and brushed himself off. He had wrenched a muscle in his side and torn something in his leg, again, so his limp was more pronounced than before. He moved to his sword and strapped it on and then grabbed his bow and quiver in case they decided to return.

Beyond a few feet from the small camp fire Mak couldn't see much, just shapes and the skyline so he didn't try to take any shots at the retreating goblins. He was also a little put out with himself. All these months aboard ship made him lax in his preparations. Next time he'd have his weapons closer.

"Well done, my beans." Mak congratulated his companions as he looked at the moving sack. He noticed that the others were still a little busy, so he moved over to the sack and peeked inside.

"Cheers my good fellow, why ever were you sacked?" Mak said, while being careful to not expose himself to nasty fangs, teeth, or claws if this were a badger still in possession of it's skull.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday July 1st, 2019 11:39:39 AM
Elyas stands back, letting the others open the sack. he casts 'Detect Magic' to make sure there aren't any odd magical surprises waiting inside the bag. if there are not he will also make a pass over the goblins' gear to check for magic

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday July 1st, 2019 1:53:28 PM
Kiwina stands by, weapons ready, while Rolth and Mak deal with the sack. He is not worried about the goblins returning very quickly, although they might try to sneak back if the contents of the sack are valuable..

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 15/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 6:47:07 AM
Tsak eyes the sack, then carefully grabs Esmerelda so the wired moggy doesn't go chasing whatever might come bouncing out of the sack.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 6:56:45 AM
Realizing that not eveyone can see so well Falco grabs a rock or branch, casts light on it, and places it near the bag.

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

DM Dan - A Bag of tricks...
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 11:29:16 AM
Tsak Rezar keeps Esmerelda close, ensuring she doesn’t run off.
Elyas prepares to look to see if anything magical come out he bag.
Rolth Niheow pokes the bag to get a response.
Kiwina keeps weapons up and ready in case any of the goblins return.
Falco Ambersier creates a light source to make it easier for those without any special vision.
Angus Macgrump explains he can speak goblin and tries to look or more things left behind by the goblins than what was already found.
Mak peeks into the bag to see what is in there.

Rolth gets no response, even comprehending languages doesn’t help him, as apparently this creature isn’t speaking any language.

Once the bag is opened, inside you see a badger, that seems to hop up to you and rub against you each in turn, as if it knows you let it free. It would appear that the Goblins were going to snack on it before long, and you have saved it. It nuzzles each of you again in turn, and it seems to follow Mak particularly, always staying nearby him.

It’s a playful creature and seems to enjoy playing games such as fetch, and happily burrows for food itself, even bringing some a rabbit back with it after it goes out hunting, and dropping it messily at Mak’s feet.

What do you do next?

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+2=3 ; d20+2=5 ;
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 3:10:50 PM
Mak didn't know what to think. His experience with wild animals, or tame ones for that matter, was nil. The badger, of which Mak had no experience at all, he hadn't even heard about them from trappers and hunters. The creature looked ferocious, but it was being so soft and cuddly and it offering of a rabbit really endeared itself to the nobleman who picked it up and nuzzled it's neck unknowing about the true dangerous nature of such creatures.

"Isn't it cute." Mak commented, uncertain if it were a male or female badger.

OOC: KS: Nature +2, Assuming DC 10, Roll 3. Fail. KS: Local +2, Roll 5, Fail.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 5:00:16 PM
"Does anyone want to move in case those goblins come back with reinforcements?" Unless the others want to move, Kiwina prepares to take his turn at watch. In the morning, he'll continue to follow where Gadin is leading them.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (38/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21)
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 10:47:09 PM
Rolth is somehow both surprised and unsurprised when the sack produces another badger skull, this one complete with the rest of a live badger. He watches the snuggle bunny festival with Mak, but spares him any more than a wry glance. He votes to stay here and finish our watches, rather than moving. He figures the goblins know the lay of the land anyway, so we’ll be better off with a good night’s sleep.

Angus (Scott) (30/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 7:30:28 AM
Angus also wishes to return to sleep but vows to himself to keep his weapons close and as ready as possible.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 10:42:29 AM
Elyas grumbles a bit about being woken up in the middle of the night, then quickly falls back asleep once he sees that things are taken care of again.

[ooc: was it enough of an interruption that us spellcasters will be unable to prepare new spells in the morning? not too big of a deal this time, as Elyas hasn't used his spells from the previous day, but it would mean not preparing the new spell I just learned off of a scroll]

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 11:14:45 AM
"He's a strange looking dog, or a short legged cat." Mak mused along as he settled in to sleep with the creature next to him. 'Here puppy, you're a good boy, aren't you?" Mak said as he patted the ground next to him with a smile.

OOC: Mak's bow and shortsword are in easy reach.

DM Dan - A walk in the Plains.
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 7:14:01 PM
Tsak Rezar keeps a tight grip on Esmerelda, ensuring she doesn’t go after the badger.
Elyas immediately goes back to sleep, ignoring the badger’s appearance.
Rolth Niheow while surprised by the badger, decides that a tactical sleep is appropriate.
Kiwina asks about moving, but is answered by people rolling over and going to sleep.
Falco Ambersier keeps his lights lit until everyone is ready to go to sleep.
Angus Macgrump keeps his weapons close, but also goes back to sleep.
Mak looks at this odd creature, and treats it somewhat like a pet.

((OoC: Yeah you have enough time to refresh your spells if you want. You can take the extra time to prepare new spells in the morning.))

The rest of the night passes without incident, with everyone getting enough rest to wake up refreshed and ready for the next leg of the journey. It begins well enough, the walk talking you across fields and plains and open areas, with some quite nice sights to see.

Gadin is mostly silent during the journey, unless directly spoken to, he seems deep in thought, and only speaks to direct you and ensure everyone is still with him.

The badger that you found during the fight with the goblins is apparently a little enamoured with you, and has been following you all day, staying close to Mak. Whenever you stop for a rest or a drink, or to eat, it nuzzles against a different one of you each time.

It gets to after lunch, late afternoon when Badger suddenly seems to get closer to Kiwina (who he was walking next to at the time)

Perception roll - DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is the sound and feel of something coming towards you, you can feel the vibrations in the ground.}

If you pass the Perception Check, make a DC 14 Survival Check if you pass - Highlight to display spoiler: {It’s a heard of hoofed creatures… fairly large, and moving in a group towards you.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (38/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) d20+11=30 ; d20+8=25 ;
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 8:27:56 PM
(Perception = 30, success!)
(Survival = 25, success!)
"Hey guys, can you feel that? I think a large herd of something hooves is coming this way, and fast! Gadin, any idea what it might be? Are there centaurs about? If herd animals, any chance we’ll get in trouble for poaching if we have to kill some to protect ourselves?"

Rolth looks around for anything substantial to climb, whether a stout tree or large rock. He’s thinking that the Petals might have to climb out of the way of a stampede of herbivores.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 32/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=20 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+8=23 ;
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 8:41:52 PM
(Perception=20 Pass, Survival=20 Pass, Climb=23)
Tsak grabs Esmerelda and sits the cat around his neck, her body resting on top of his backpack. He then follows Rolths lead looking for somewhere to get out of the way of the large herd of animals heading toward the Petals. Spotting a tree that looks big enough he jumps and pulls himself up onto a sturdy branch which is about 12 feet off the ground. He then ties off a rope and drops it down to assist any other team members who can't jump as high.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+11=27 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+7=25
Thursday July 4th, 2019 3:16:00 AM
(Rolls : perception = 27, survival = 24)

Kiwina isn't much of a climber. He picks up the badger (if it lets him) and looks for a place to put it that will be safe from hooves. As for his own safety, he can probably run away from a herd as soon as it's clear to him which way he needs to run. (knowledge geography = 25 to assess the terrain)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=17 ;
Thursday July 4th, 2019 11:28:59 AM
Elyas hears the sound of something coming and listens to the warning of his allies. He looks for somewhere to get out of the way, and creates a magical barrier around his allies

(everyone gets a +1 deflection bonus to ac)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=21 ; d20+3=7 ;
Thursday July 4th, 2019 5:23:54 PM
{Perception: 21 | Survival: 7}

Still ignoring the badger Falco also notices the vibrations in the ground.

"I feel it too, get to cover."

Falco makes sure his bow is taught and pulls out two arrows to have ready as he finds a tree or something to put between him and the approaching whatever.

DM Dan - Horned Devils...
Thursday July 4th, 2019 6:05:06 PM
((OoC: Happy Independence Day to all our American players!!))

Tsak Rezar climbs a tree and tries to encourage others to follow him up.
Elyas brings up a shield to defend himself and his allies
Rolth Niheow tries to find something to climb up to hide from the stampede, while asking if they could fight whatever it is.
Kiwina picks up the badger, it allows it him to and then he realises which direction he needs to run in.
Falco Ambersier ignores the badger, and stays with the party.
Angus Macgrump
Mak

Gadin speaks up.

“It could be Scythehorns… they are dangerous and climbing won’t do you much good…”

He looks around.

“There’s no harm in killing them in self defence, to be honest, we could do with a few less around here…”

He stands ready to fight, just as a group of six Scythehorns burst from the underbrush and charge towards the group.

They charge forward with their large horns lowered , ready to skewer anything that finds itself stuck in front of them.

You can have one round of actions before they’re upon you and attacking into the group!

What do you do?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (46/46 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +10 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +7 1d4+3 x2| Bite +7 1d4+3 x2
Thursday July 4th, 2019 9:24:05 PM
Rolth starts singing a ferocious battle song, ready to take these things on when they get near enough to shred. At the same time, his eyes glaze over in a familiar ragey way. In between stanzas, he calls out to the Petals to not let these beasts get the drop on us, and charge them first if we are able!

(Everyone benefits from Inspire Courage, giving +1 to hit and +1 damage)

Effects/Status:
Rage 1/16r used, active
Inspire Courage 1/8r used, active
Spells 0/3 1st level used

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls:
Thursday July 4th, 2019 10:12:20 PM
Mak stepped behind a tree and brought his bow up, ready to fire if one of them decided he was a tempting target.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 39/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+8=19 ; d20+8=16 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=3 ;
Friday July 5th, 2019 12:52:31 PM
Having tried to put something between him and the beast Falco focus on the lead beast and lets two arrows fly. {Hit: 21/18 | Dam: 8/6 all rolls -2 if they are not animals}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Friday July 5th, 2019 4:55:58 PM
Per his plan, Kiwina runs in order to keep ahead of the creatures. He trusts his 50' movement and run feat to keep him out of harms way. However, he will try to get and keep the creatures' attentionso that one or more chases him rather than allow the other Petals to bear the brunt of it.

DM Dan - Horned Devils Part 2 d8=3 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=15 ; 2d6+6=13 ;
Friday July 5th, 2019 6:37:45 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas
Rolth Niheow begins to sing to inspire his fellows.
Kiwina keeps running ahead of the herd, but quickly realises there are turning their attention to others
Falco Ambersier lets his arrows loose at a couple of the scythehorns
Angus Macgrump
Mak prepares to shoot at one of the Scythehorns

The scythehorns charge into the group, Gadin dodges out of the way at the last minute to avoid their dangerous and sharp horns. However, a three stampede towards Rolth and attempt to trample him. ((DC 21 Reflex save or take 12 damage))

The other three attack others, two moving up to Falco and attacking him and the final one moving up to Elyas to attack him. One of the two attacking Falco manages to connect with its antlers and does 13 Damage, the other two miss.

Angus (Scott) (30/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=13 ; d6=6 ;
Friday July 5th, 2019 7:26:25 PM
Angus attempts to hit with his rapier on one of the Scythehorns attacking Falco. Angus will try to move afterwards to get into a flanking position or other location to be able to sneak attack next turn, without drawing an attack of opportunity

(Attack = 13, unlikely but if it hits d6+2 = 8pts of damage)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday July 5th, 2019 10:54:09 PM
Elyas barely avoids a charging scythehorn, and scrambles out of the way as best as he can.

now or never he thinks, trying out a brand new spell. Suddenly the movements of his friends seem much faster.

(ooc: 5 ft step, cast haste. Can only effect 5 people, so everyone EXCEPT elyas and Angus are hated. Bonus attack, +1 dodge ac, +1 to hit, +1 to reflex saves.)

(ooc 2: is there a map for this combat? With the number of aoe type effects I have as a wizard, it would be nice to know relative positions to know what spells to use and not make a mess of things by catching allies in lightning bolts or webs... )

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 32/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=23 ; d8+1=7 ;
Friday July 5th, 2019 11:38:49 PM
(Attack=23, Dmg=7)
Meanwhile, up a tree, Tsak takes aim with his crossbow and fires at the nearest beast.

(OOC forgot to take the effects of the haste spell, attack should be 24)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 32/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday July 6th, 2019 9:08:19 PM
Tsak leaves the rope dangling from the tree branch in the hope that it may prove useful to one of the petals on the ground. He hopes Esmerelda has the sense to stay where she is.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (46/46 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Morning Star (2) +12 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+4 x2| Bite +8 1d4+4 x2| d20+6=20 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+8=11 ; d8+10=16 ; d8+10=13 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+4=7 ; d3=3 ;
Saturday July 6th, 2019 9:12:29 PM
Rolth leaps heroically as the beasts attempt to stamped over him, barely dodging their crushing hooves. (Burn a hero point to boost his reflex save to 24 = success!) He lashes out in retaliation as he sings an inspiring hunting song. (Inspire Courage continues) If he manages to put one down, he'll switch his attacks to the next in line.

"Onward they come,
Cow or bull,
Downward they fall,
Till our bellies are full,
Tonight we feast on venison!"

Full attack:
morning star to hit = 17, damage = 16
morning star to hit= 29, damage = 13
paw to hit = 18, damage = 6
paw to hit = 18, damage = 7
bite to hit = 11, damage = 3

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 2/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/16 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/3 used
Hasted

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+9=12 ; d8+3=8 ;
Sunday July 7th, 2019 9:42:14 PM
Kiwina drops the badger in a safe spot and swings around when he realizes none of the herd is following him. He charges one of the creatures, readying his longspear as he moves, hoping to get a flanking attack.

(Hits AC 12 or 14 if flanking, for 8 damage if successful)

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Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have no more spells today

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 23/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=19 ; d20+9=13 ; d6+6=7 ; d6+6=12 ;
Monday July 8th, 2019 6:54:41 AM
In great pain from the horn strike Falco steps back and again fires two arrows. [i] {Hit: 19/14 | Dam: 7/12}

Looking around he sees the rope and decides that is where he should go next.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+10=25 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+24=27 ;
Monday July 8th, 2019 9:42:32 AM
Mak pivoted with his back against the tree and fired two arrows at one of the creatures pursuing Rolth.

OOC:
Mak - Horn, Roll 15+8+2(Inverse Charging penalty on creature)=(25)26, Roll 19+8+2(Inverse Charging penalty on creature)=(29)30. Damage 2d8+22=27(25) Hp. Note: The number in prens is if the creature is beyond 30'.

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11 To Hit, 1d8+12 Damage Crit[20]x3 Rolls: d20+11=14 ;
Monday July 8th, 2019 11:52:19 AM
OOC: Forgot the extra attack from Hasted...

Mak - Horn, Roll 3+8+2(Inverse Charging penalty)+1(inspire courage)=14, Miss.

DM Dan - Horned Devils Part 2 Map d20+11=25 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=15 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=12 ; 2d6+6=8 ; 2d6+6=13 ; 2d6+6=13 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+4=5 ;
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 2:55:09 AM
Tsak Rezar fires his crossbow and connect soldily on one of the scythe horns.
Elyas hastes all of his allies.
Rolth Niheow makes several attacks against one of the scythe horns in front of him
Kiwina moves to flank one of the creatures, but still misses.
Falco Ambersier shoots one of the creatures attacking him.
Angus Macgrump tried to defend Falco, dodging deftly around the other scythehorns to get the drop on one of them, but misses with his attack.
Mak fires several shots at another of the creatures pursuing Rolth and does some heavy damage.

The scythe horns continue their assault, two of them attacking Rolth, one turning it’s attention to Kiwina, the two assaulting Falco continue, as does the one attacking Elyas, they all manage to strike their target except the one attacking Elyas, it manages to miss.

Kiwina takes 11 Damage
Rolth takes 20 Damage
Falco takes 26 Damage

Gadin shots at one of the creatures with a crossbow, but he’s clearly unskilled, and the shot goes wide, missing all potential targets.

The first Scythe Horn is looking very worse for wear, and the second one is pretty beaten up.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/46 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Morning Star (2) +12 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+4 x2| Bite +8 1d4+4 x2| d20+14=32 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=17 ; d8+10=17 ; d8+10=16 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=6 ;
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 6:54:12 AM
Rolth snarls at the heavy blows from the scythehorns, and attempts to return the favor, beginning with the most injured one flanked by Kiwina and moving on to the next within reach if one falls. He continues to sing his Domi-insipered song as well (Inspire Courage)

Full attack:
morning star to hit = 32, damage = 17
morning star to hit= 31, damage = 16
paw to hit = 28, damage = 5
paw to hit = 11, damage = 5
bite to hit = 17, damage = 6

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 3/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/16 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/3 used
Hasted
Flanking

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 32/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=20 ; d8+1=2 ;
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 7:53:25 AM
(Attack=20, Dmg=2)
Tsak fires another shot at the same animal he hit last round.
Esmerelda stays perched on the bough of the tree, seeming to sense that putting herself among all those heaving bodies and hooves would be a bad idea.

Hasted
Magic Fang; Longstrider

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 23/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+1=17 ;
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 8:57:17 AM
Falco falls to the ground unconscious. Fortunately for him the bleeding stops. {Stabilize: 17} If only he had made it to the base of a tree for some cover as he had wanted to at the start of combat.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+10(Hasted) To Hit, 1d8+13 Damage ea. Cri d20+10=13 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=21 ; 2d8+26=40 ;
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 9:14:05 AM
Mak saw Falco drop at the feet of the scythe horn and with only a moments hesitation redirected his shots to one of Falco's attackers as he concentrated on the one Falco had already hit. Mak's first arrow went wide due to his quick movement, but he steadied his aim and let fly. Assisted by the magic of Elyas, Mak let two more arrows fly in rapid succession. Both buried themselves in the creature, one of which nearly passed completely through the beast. Mak took only a moment to see if the attack was successful before his eyes darted about looking for another target.

OOC: Mak - Falco's ScytheHorn, Roll 13, 29, 21. Miss, hit, hit. Damage 2d8+26=40 hp. Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Haste, Inspire Courage.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+11=31 ; 5d6=23 ;
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 10:51:58 AM
Elyas watches Falco go down, and sees thet there is nothing between him and 3 massive beasts. he feels panick rising up in him, but sees a path out of the way. he feels an unreasonable surge of confidence after being missed twice and decides to risk moving towards his allies.

he suddenly feels very light on his feet and dodges away from his attacker, then calls forth a brand new spell, seeing the perfect opening for it. a large bolt of lightning lances out from Elyas, passing through all 3 beasts in a line.
[ooc: acrobatics to move away from the one I was engaged with. burned a hero point for a +8 bonus, then rolled a natural 20! 31 vs CMD to get away. then a lightning bolt hitting #1, 2, 3. DC 17 reflex save for half damage. full damage = 23 electric damage.]

Kiwina (Steve M) 46/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+8=17 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=28 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=7 ; d20+8=10 ;
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 7:53:50 PM
(Kiwina is using a weapon with 10' reach. If he gets an AoO last round for the one that attacked him after he charged, it hits AC 17 for 6 damage).

Kiwina lashes out with his hooves at the attacking scythehorn, then takes a step back. (Hits AC: 15 and 28 (crit, confirm = 28) for 7 and 11 damage, respectively.)

If one moves on him again, his AoO misses (AC 10).

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Memorized:
* Ranger -- magic fang
* Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have no more spells today
Storm Burst (Sp): 0/6 used
Hasted

Kiwina (Steve M) 46/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+8=13 ; d6+2=3 ;
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 7:57:07 PM
Oops. . . Third hoof strike from haste hits AC: 13 for 3 if successful.

Angus (Scott) (30/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 9:45:52 PM
Hope Ah'm doing this the right way

Angus crouches by Falco, takes out one of his potions of light healing, gently opens Falco's beak and administers the healing potion to Falco.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 23/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 8:29:00 AM
Falco lays unconscious in a pain induced dream. The changes made to his body by the warper-sar were painful and now he dreams of that transformation over and over again.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

DM Dan - Horned Devils Part 4 Map d20+6=9 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=28 ; 2d6+6=10 ; 2d6+6=16 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=17 ; 2d6+6=13 ;
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 2:26:08 PM
Tsak Rezar hits the Scythe Horn numbered 2, between his and Rolth’s assault, it’s clearly on it’s last legs...
Elyas moves to throw a lightning bolt (I moved you where I feel you could get 4, 5 and 6 in a single bolt if you want, meaning you still hit 3 of them) which kills one of the three remaining in a sort of line.
Rolth Niheow unleashes a full attack against the Scythe horns again, finishing off one and severely damaging another.
Kiwina attacks one of the Scythehorns attacking Rolth, and kills it, in it’s death throes it manages to strike Rolth
Falco Ambersier drops unconscious from the Scythe horn assault.
Angus Macgrump administers a potion to Falco
Mak lets loose into Scythe Horn 4, making it look very wounded as well.

Scythe Horn 2 and 3 continue to attack Rolth, while Scythe Horn 5 moves over to Elyas, and Scythe Horn 6 Charges at Mak.

This time everyone is hit, Rolth takes a further 21 Damage, Elyas takes 16 and Mak takes 17 damage.

Elyas (Ben A.) (22/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=20 ; 4d6+1=13 ;
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 3:12:57 PM
Elyas lets out a happy shout when one of the beasts falls to his lightning, but then realizes another one is coming right for him! he is hit and injured, but it looks like the battle is going the Petals' way for the most part. Elyas takes a short step back (N 14) and unleashes another spell, this time fire leaps from his hand and burns the creature

[scorching ray targeting #6. 20 to hit vs touch AC, 13 fire damage]

Mak (JamesM) (19/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12(Hasted) To Hit, 1d8+13 Damage ea. Cri d20+12=15 ; d20+12=15 ;
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 3:19:21 PM
OOC: I think you meant Scythe Horn 5, but no matter...ack!! Also I don't see Scythe Horn 4 on the map, here's to hoping you meant "5".

Mak stepped back 5' (non provoking move action) towards the tree and away from the aggressive beast, but he was determined to bring it down. He drew upon the magic that Elyas imparted upon him and fired twice at the beast while doing his best to avoid it's horns and hooves, but his wounds were too distracting and he missed with both shots.

OOC:
Mak - Scythe Horn 5, Roll 15, 15. Miss, miss.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (5/46 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Morning Star (2) +12 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+4 x2| Bite +8 1d4+4 x2|
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 7:02:10 PM
Even in his rage, Rolth recognizes that another blow like that will kill him for good. He disengages (full round action), moving a little west then north to get behind Kiwina (perhaps somewhere around P9, depending on where Kiwina moves to), drawing a healing potion as he goes. He sings out inspiring insults at the beasts, hoping to bolster his colleagues even as he prepares to heal himself next round.

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 4/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 4/16 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/3 used
Hasted

Kiwina (Steve M) 46/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+8=16 ; d20+8=23 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=5 ; d20+8=11 ;
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 7:53:35 PM
Kiwina moves to Q11/R12 to attack one of the beasts with his longspear (reach weapon), His hasted attacks hit AC 16 and 23 for 10 and 5 points respectively.

If one of the creatures moves such that he gets one, his AoO hits AC 11 (misses). Meanwhile, he can be the barbarian's meat shield for a change.

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Memorized:
* Ranger -- magic fang
* Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have no more spells today
Storm Burst (Sp): 0/6 used
Hasted

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 32/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=17 ; d8+1=3 ;
Thursday July 11th, 2019 2:51:15 AM
(Attack=17, Dmg=3)
Tsak fires his crossbow again at the creature (S6).

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Hasted:
Magic Fang, Longstrider.

Angus (Scott) (30/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=26 ; d6=5 ; d20+1=10 ;
Thursday July 11th, 2019 8:39:05 AM
Angus shoots at S5

(26 to hit, 5 hp of damage)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 23/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday July 11th, 2019 8:47:05 AM
Still laying in the dirt in something like a fever dream Falco's mind drifts back further. A halfling man, his father, is yelling at him again. This is almost more painful then the memory of the warper-sar's changes to his body.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

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Thursday July 11th, 2019 5:48:29 PM
Tsak Rezar fires his crossbow, but unfortunately misses
Elyas tries to avoid the nearby Scythe Horn, but hits it with a scorching ray!
Rolth Niheow moves away and prepares to drink a healing potion.
Kiwina attacks Scythe Horn 6 twice, and connects once
Falco Ambersier stays in his unconscious fever dream
Angus Macgrump fires at Scythe Horn 5, and connects!
Mak ((Correct! I meant 5, my bad!)) Strikes out twice, and strikes out twice.

The Scythe Horns continue their assault, with S5 moving up to Mak and attacking him, S3 moving to attack Angus (who has finally appeared on the map!) and the final S6 attack Kiwina.

Gadin seems a little afraid, and after his first poor showing hasn’t taken any more shots at the creatures, letting you heroes do the work.

Scythe Horn 3 is the only one to connect with his attack as the other two have their horns deflected by the armour being worn by their targets.

Angus takes 13 points of damage!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/46 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Morning Star (2) +12 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+4 x2| Bite +8 1d4+4 x2| 3d8+7=23 ;
Thursday July 11th, 2019 6:27:05 PM
Rolth moves further behind Kiwina (Q-R/9-10) and angrily chugs his potion of cure serious wounds, curing 23 hp of damage. He pounds his chest, exclaims, "Smooth!" and starts looking for a way to get back into the battle. "Hang in there, Angus, I'm on my way!" He keeps singing,

"Here I come, to save the day,
Semi-healed Rolth, is on the way!"

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 5/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 5/16 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/3 used
Hasted

Mak (JamesM) (19/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12(Hasted) To Hit, 1d8+13 Damage ea. Cri d20+10=13 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=12 ; d8+13=19 ;
Thursday July 11th, 2019 8:17:43 PM
Mak took another step back and fired one, two, three arrows at the beast. Only the second arrow found its target.

OOC: 5’ Step back towards tree.
Mak - Beast, Roll 13, 26, 12. Miss, hit, Miss. Damage 19 hp.

Kiwina (Steve M) 46/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+8=22 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=14 ; d6+2=4 ;
Thursday July 11th, 2019 8:20:40 PM
Kiwina makes an attack with his hooves (3 tries, 1 hit AC:22, 4 points damage).

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Memorized:
* Ranger -- magic fang
* Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have no more spells today
Storm Burst (Sp): 0/6 used
Hasted

Angus (Scott) (29/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=13 ;
Thursday July 11th, 2019 9:20:38 PM
Angus fires again using point blank shot but misses anyway (13 to hit). He will attempt to get to the side and limit the beast's ability to turn and attack Angus.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 23/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Friday July 12th, 2019 6:06:02 AM
Merciful blackness.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (22/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday July 12th, 2019 12:23:50 PM
Elyas sees members of the party scattered all over and taking damage and decides this is not a great time to be conservative with his spells. he fires off a dazzling burst of color from his hands, then starts making his way towards Falco.

[color spray at S6 angled to only hit the beast. DC 14 will save, then walk to S17]

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Friday July 12th, 2019 7:27:05 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas throws out a Colour Spray and manages to Stun Scythe horn 6!
Rolth Niheow drinks a potion and moves to a slightly more defensible position
Kiwina strikes out with his hooves to attack Scythe horn 6, injuring it, and making it look worse for wear
Falco Ambersier becomes conscious as the potion administered by Angus finally takes effect.
Angus Macgrump tries to take a shot, but misses and moves to once side to avoid being attacked, however the beast can turn just as easily as Angus can.
Mak steps back, and fires three shots into Scythe horn 5, injuring it further

Scythe horn 3 makes an attack against Angus, and misses… it’s horns sliding off his armour with a screech.

Scythe horn 5 moves towards Mak and again makes an attack, however he deftly avoids it…

Schythe horn 6 is stunned and cannot take actions! Time to press your advantage!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 32/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=21 ; d8+1=5 ;
Friday July 12th, 2019 8:23:09 PM
(attack=21, dmg=5)
Tsak fires a bolt at the creature nearest Kiwina (S6) and sees it puncture the hide of the beast.
Noticing the numbers have reduced he then makes his way down off the branch onto the ground (still at the base of the tree)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/46 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 18) | Morning Star (2) +12 1d8+10 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+4 x2| Bite +8 1d4+4 x2| d20+14=34 ; d20+14=23 ; d8+10=15 ; d8+10=14 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=11 ; d8+10=18 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=8 ;
Friday July 12th, 2019 9:24:49 PM
Rolth Liontaur Charges the scythehorn attacking Angus (S3), arriving in XY/9-10 with a fierce battle song erupting from his leonine throat. (Inspire Courage continues)

Full attack due to liontaur charge:
morning star to hit = confirmed critical, damage = 29
morning star to hit=23, damage = 18
paw to hit = 12, damage =
paw to hit = 29, damage = 5
bite to hit = 29, damage = 8
Rake to hit = 15, damage =
Rake to hit = 11, damage =

Total damage = 60

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 6/16 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/3 used
Hasted

Kiwina (Steve M) 46/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+8=24 ; d20+8=19 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=3 ;
Friday July 12th, 2019 10:21:45 PM
Kiwina lashes out with a hoof at his stunned opponent. (Hits AC 24, 19 -- 2 hits, for 5 + 3 = 8 damage). He then drops the longspear and uses his move action to draw his shortspear and sword.

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Memorized:
* Ranger -- magic fang
* Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have no more spells today
Storm Burst (Sp): 0/6 used
Hasted

Angus (Scott) (29/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=14 ; 3d6+2=17 ;
Friday July 12th, 2019 10:48:05 PM
Angus takes a 5 foot step to AB11 (which I believe allows him to use his sneak attack on S3 due to flank with Rolth)

(Attack 14, which I think misses, otherwise 17 pts of damage)

Elyas (Ben A.) (22/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=24 ; 4d6+1=11 ;
Saturday July 13th, 2019 9:40:37 PM
Elyas sees one Scythe Horn is not as injured as the others and is bearing down on Mak. He moves closer and uses the power of his mystical bonded dagger to recast scorching ray at the beast

24 vs touch, 11 fire damage...
[not great for 4d6, but damage is damage I guess!]

Mak (JamesM) (19/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12(Hasted) To Hit, 1d8+13 Damage ea. Cri d20+12=15 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+13=21 ;
Sunday July 14th, 2019 6:14:22 PM
Mak stepped back and fired two arrows. The first glanced off a well placed horn, the second scored a solid hit.

OOC:
Mak - Beast, Roll 15, 28. Miss, hit. Damage 21 hp.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 12/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d8+1=9 ; d8+5=6 ;
Monday July 15th, 2019 7:08:08 AM
Falco's eyes dart open as the potion slides down his throat. He takes a ragged breath before calling on the warper-sar to further heal his wounds before he stands up.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / XMagic WeaponX / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

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Monday July 15th, 2019 6:40:21 PM
Tsak Rezar fires his crossbow at S6 and finishes it off!
Elyas fires a Scorching ray at the final Scythe horn and kills it!
Rolth Niheow charges up to, and in a flurry of attacks immediately kills S3
Kiwina his foe defeated, runs over to the final scythe horn and attacks it
Falco Ambersier awakens from near death
Angus Macgrump misses with his attack!
Mak mvoes away and fires two arrows into the final scythe horn just after Elyas scorching ray finishes it off.

You have defeated the Scythe Horns!
Gadin speaks up.

“Well done, I knew you would be the right choice to help me! Come on, we have to continue. But keep the pelts and horns, they can be worth a pretty penny if you can trade them since Scythe horn pelts make decent quality leather suitable for wagons and tents and the like.”

He waits for you to skin all the materials and harvest the beasts, and between all of what you recover, you find that the horns are particularly valuable, all in all, pelts and horns you think you have perhaps 1000gp worth of goods here.

You all gain 500 Experience for defeating the Scythe Horns!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/40 HP)
Monday July 15th, 2019 8:34:56 PM
Rolth looks around with fatigued satisfaction as the red ragey glow recedes from his eyes and his song ends with a victorious crescendo. He helps gather the trophies from this worthy prey. He could still use some healing though. "Looks like we still have some injuries, myself included. Falco, is there ought you can do to help so many?" Once the looting and healing are done, he nods to Gadin to indicate that he is ready to proceed.

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 6/16 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/3 used
Fatigued

Mak (JamesM) (19/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12(Hasted) To Hit, 1d8+13 Damage ea. Cri
Monday July 15th, 2019 9:44:12 PM
Mak backed up and leaned heavily against the tree. “Old beans, that stampede was a might intense.” He said with a sigh as he reached into a pocket and pulled out his flask. Once he had a good swallow, Mak looked at his injuries and started dabbing at them with a bandage.

Kiwina (Steve M) 46/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=8 ;
Monday July 15th, 2019 11:44:51 PM
Kiwina cleans and tends his wounds, then those of each wounded companion if they want, prior to magical healing.

(Ooc: Without a healer's kit, he is at +6 vs a DC of 20 to treat deadly wounds and restore 1 hp/level. He did not succeed on himself.)

Then he helps prepare the beasts, pausing briefly to see what happened to the badger.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 32/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 2:47:26 AM
Tsak retrieves Esmerelda and his rope from the tree, then assists with skinning the beasts. After washing his hands he grabs some hard tack out of his backpack, breaks off a section and starts to chew.He then consults Gadin Are we there yet? How many hours to go?
Based on the answer he will either prepare to march out or start a fire to boil some water for a hot drink.

Angus (Scott) (29/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=19 ;
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 6:22:23 AM
Angus looks around for any other threats, retrieves any arrows that he can find, and looks to help any injure comrades.

(Perception = 19)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 3/5 | 2d6=9 ; 2d6=8 ;
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 8:46:57 AM
Seeing the battle done Falco is relieved. That went very badly for him indeed.

"Petals, move in close so I can close some of our wounds. "

Once everyone that needs is within 30ft Falco calls on the power of the warper-sar. His body briefly shifts and warps as the power flows though him but settles quickly back to its normal form.

[i] {Channel: +9 / +8}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / XMagic WeaponX / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (19/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12(Hasted) To Hit, 1d8+13 Damage ea. Cri
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 8:51:40 AM
Mak clumsily wrapped his injuries in bandages and then pitched in to help with skinning the animals. It was hard work for him and moving about with his leg made it doubly so, but he worked without complaint. Even though he wasn't the quickest of the bunch, Mak was a steady worker.

After the work was complete Mak sat upon the ground and took an inventory of his weapons. He still felt he had plenty of ammunition for his bow, but decided if he had the opportunity another bundle of arrows wouldn't hurt.

Task's question about the distance to their destination got Mak's attention. He too was interested in how much farther the journey was going to be.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 9:42:13 AM
Elyas sits down and catches his breath after a tough fight with the herd animals. his shoulder is not moving quite right after being hit by one of the beasts.
Ouch, those were tough! is everyone ok?

Elyas helps where he can with skinning the beasts, and thanks Falco for the healing.

That took more of my power than I would have liked. hopefully we don't face anything tougher than these on the rest of our journey. but I am really happy with how some of these new spells I picked up in town worked out!

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Tuesday July 16th, 2019 6:15:48 PM
Tsak Rezar sorts out himself and Esmerelda, querying how much further to go.
Elyas laments using up a large portion of his power reserve
Rolth Niheow helps pack up the trophies you have found and expresses concern for the possible lack of healing for so many.
Kiwina attempts to clean and bind the wounds of himself and his companions, and then checks on the friendly badger.
Falco Ambersier access his Warper magic to heal those around him
Angus Macgrump looks for any other possible threats, but thankfully finds none.
Mak takes a few minutes to catch his breath after the fight, and begins dabbing his wounds.

Gadin sighs a sigh of relief.

“We are only a few more hours away, we’ll be there before mid afternoon.”

Kiwina looks for the friendly badger, to find that it has been trampled to death by the scythe horns. A poor kind creature killed by angry animals… you give the poor creature a proper burial.

You all begin to pack up on your journey, continuing on your way, during the time, Gadin looks to be in a rush, but also his face is filled with concern.

“I hope you will be able to help Yesia… she seemed very concerned about these murders… we should press on…”

He again seems unsure of himself, and tries to avoid talking directly to Rolth if he can.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 7:26:50 PM
Angus thanks Falco for the healing. Packs up his gear and is ready to go

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 8:50:15 PM
Rolth thanks Falco for the timely healing! He will not try to force his presence on the apparently skittish Gadin. As the party moves out, he will make sure that his Woldian League of Adventurer's badge is prominently displayed, and that his Mark of Domi tattoos are easily visible on his wrists. Hopefully they will help ease the minds of any locals that we encounter, since they seem to mistrust his kind. If our procession reaches the outskirts of the settlement we seek, Rolth will cast Comprehend Languages before we encounter any denizens. I want to make sure I know what is going on around us, and not spook anyone by trying to cast a spell in their view.

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 6/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 6/16 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/3 used
Comprehend Languages 1/20 minutes used

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 9:37:45 PM
Kiwina falls in with the others, heading where Gadin leads. After those scythehorns, though, he checks out the countryside carefully as they go.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday July 17th, 2019 4:39:33 AM
Tsak too is grateful for the healing and thanks Falco.
He spies the body of the badger and can't help but think the same could easily happen to Esmerelda. He's glad he found the tree for the pair of them.
The ranger is keen to move on and find out what is happening where Gadin lives. But he also wants to make sure that Falco and Elyas have rested sufficiently. He keeps a close eye on the pair of them as the Petals make their way thru the afternoon.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday July 17th, 2019 6:42:41 AM
Having finished the night Falco contemplates the nature of the warper-sar and replinishes his energies while the others get ready to move out.

Falco is still not sure about the badger but feels bad that it was killed in the battle.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12(Hasted) To Hit, 1d8+13 Damage ea. Cri
Wednesday July 17th, 2019 9:07:17 AM
Mak helped bury the badger as best he could and when the hole was filled he remained on his knees in front of the small plot for a moment.

"You were a good dog. We really appreciated the rabbit. I hope that wherever you find yourself there are no sacks and goblins trying to eat you." Mak sniffed for a moment and then added. "Say hello to Malcolm if you see him."

When Mak stood again it was on uncertain feet as he stumbled a bit before he regained his balance. "Leg's acting up a bit." he explained with a strained whisper as he rubbed dust from his eyes.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday July 17th, 2019 10:32:47 AM
Elyas falls back into his spot in the marching order, taking care not to get split out wide from the party again in case of another attack. he is tired, but able to push through it.

Let's try to make up some of the time we lost with fighting those beasts. hopefully we are close enough now that we won't run into any more dangers before we can meet with this Yesia.

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea.
Wednesday July 17th, 2019 5:01:13 PM
Mak nodded his agreement to Elyas suggestion, then reached down to gather his things and looked about to see if anyone else was going to join them.

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Wednesday July 17th, 2019 6:28:12 PM
Tsak Rezar is saddened by the death of the badger, but keen to move on.
Elyas suggest moving out sooner rather than later.
Rolth Niheow gives thanks for the healing, and tries to make himself as non threatening as possible.
Kiwina tries to keep a close eye on the countryside.
Falco Ambersier replenishes himself
Angus Macgrump prepares to get on the move again.
Mak thanks the badger for it’s help,

Gadin leads you to the outskirts of a medium settlement. Not large enough to be called a town, but large enough that it clearly has a community. There are lots of taurs moving around, but they tend to fall silent once they see the party, particularly looking over Rolth with careful eyes. You notice that it is mostly made up of Minotaurs, with the odd Liontaur and Centaur, but they are few and far between.

As you get closer to town Gadin speaks up.

“I’m sorry for their reactions… they’re not used to seeing strangers, and would much prefer to have us deal with the issues in house, so to speak… however I don’t feel that we would be able to get to the bottom of this…”

He looks sad, but pointedly seems to be talking to the group, avoiding eye contact with either Kiwnia or Rolth.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=12
Wednesday July 17th, 2019 9:12:30 PM
Rolth whispers to Angus, "Hey, you want to ask him where we can find Yesia?" Meanwhile, he will look around for anyone looking at us in a way inconsistent with the general careful look we're getting from most around here. Either friendly or hostile, does anyone stand out?

Perception = 12

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=15 ;
Wednesday July 17th, 2019 10:07:12 PM
Kiwina tries to get a feel for what's going on, with Gadin and the others acting strange (sense motive = 15).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday July 18th, 2019 4:24:16 AM
Tsak, used to dealing with an inherent level of distrust from others, merely follows Gadin ignoring the stares of the locals.

It occurs to him that the petals could be dealing with another facet of the feuding inter-taur thread that has been entwined within their last few adventures. He keeps his thoughts to himself for now.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20-1=19 ;
Thursday July 18th, 2019 5:29:34 AM
Angus moves beside Gadin as they go along.

Say there friend, we are looking to meet up with an acquaintance of ours, name of Yesia, would you happen to know where we may find him?

(Diplomacy if necessary = 19, yes, a natural 20 -1)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+6=19 ;
Thursday July 18th, 2019 7:20:39 AM
Falco get himself to the front of the party as they come in. He does his best to look cheerful, waving or nodding to any that he catches the eyes of. At times he even whistles a bit, all in an attempt to put the towns folk at ease with his companions.

{Diplomacy: 19 - Not sure if I can use diplomacy to make a group relax lol}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls: d20=3 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=15 ;
Thursday July 18th, 2019 9:32:42 AM
Mak walked along hopelessly ignorant of the tension in the air. He was mindlessly walking along oblivious to his surroundings. He noted the various taurs but gave little thought to whether their number and type was unusual or special in any way. This was taur island, of course there would be taurs, so he gave it little thought.

OOC: Sense Motive +0, Roll 3; Perception +4, Roll 7

He did know that this Yesia person sent Gadin to get them and it had to do with murders of some sort, but unless Mak had misread his companions and they were some kind of investigators he doubted that a group of adventurers could offer much. Maybe she knew who the next target was going to be and they'd be set as guards? He had enough presence of mind though to keep these thoughts to himself.

Oddly enough his thoughts also went back to the war and the carnage, the bodies, and the nobles that rode about on their steeds once it was all done. A handful of them celebrating a victory between hundreds of combatants where less than twenty survived. He could still smell the soft dirt that had been piled upon him in the mass grave, the same smell he experienced with the most recent burial of the badger.

Mak's hand twitched at the memory of being buried alive and his attempt to push the dirt from his body. It was one of the few memories he had of the time immediately after the battle, or perhaps he had formed it from the retelling by his nurses. It was really too hard and painful to remember.

Gadin's words suggested that the locals were insular though Mak hadn't noticed until the minotaur pointed it out. It was about trust, Mak knew, and at present these "people" simply did not trust them. Mak was certain Rolth's bardic ways would win them over. Mak's own performance at the dukes proved he had lost some of the finesse needed to navigate the intrigues of court.

So Mak remained quiet and observed as best he could.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 15.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday July 18th, 2019 11:13:22 AM
Elyas looks around, concerned about the cold welcome. apparently the cumminity as a whole wasn't wanting outsider help. hopefully they wouldn't cause more trouble than they solved by walking into whatever unknown mess was going on here.

DM Dan -Arriving at Greenfell
Thursday July 18th, 2019 7:47:53 PM
Tsak Rezar thinks about what it could mean, and whether it is link to previous hostilities.
Elyas is concerned the community doesn’t want the Petals here.
Rolth Niheow looks around trying to spot anyone who stands out.
Kiwina tries to understand what’s going on
Falco Ambersier attempts to be diplomatic in his appearance
Angus Macgrump tries to speak to one of the members of the village.
Mak is flooded with memories, distracting him

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {They do not trust outsiders at all. They trust non Minotaur Taur even less. Since you are both outsiders, and have non Minotaur Taur amongst you, they are extra wary.}

Gadin sighs. “I suppose we should get you settled down, we should find you some lodgings…”

He pauses and looks at Rolth and Kiwina.

“You may have to find lodging further down there.”

He points down to a smaller part of town, which isn’t QUITE walled off from the main town areas, but is demarcated.

Just as he says this, Angus speaks up to one of the Taur of the village, asking about Yesia, the Taur looks shocked.

“You haven’t heard? Of course you haven’t you’ve only just arrived… Yesia was killed last night…”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Thursday July 18th, 2019 9:37:22 PM
Rolth huddles up the Petals, out of the earshot of any locals other than Gadin. "I suggest that we don’t announce our reason for being here yet. We don’t want the murderers to know we are looking for them. We’ll probably have to tell a few people along the way to get their cooperation, but no point tipping our hand too much. Now, shall we go down to the fenced off area and find lodging suitable for us foreigners?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday July 18th, 2019 10:56:45 PM
"The rest of you could probably get nice accomodations, but Rolth and I won't. They still remember the war here. Or the attitudes that fed it."

He continues walking toward the fenced area. "Gadin, will you be joining us for a bit to explain what you want us to do?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+6=14 ;
Friday July 19th, 2019 6:57:15 AM
"Of all the stupidity... Well it is what it is I guess." he looks at Gadin "We will all stay together as were a team and you, you who asked for our help, need to stop with the uneasy looks. You wanted help and came to us so you get all of us. Better you help us smooth the way with the others."

{Diplomacy: 14}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday July 19th, 2019 7:50:55 AM
Tsak's ears prick up at the news that their contact has been killed.
And from the look on the Taur's face there may be more to the story.
What could happen to a clerk? What did she find out?

He follows the team as they head toward their accommodation. The next few hours could prove interesting.

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls: d20=5 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+4=14 ;
Friday July 19th, 2019 9:36:23 AM
Mak was nervous at the news and was unsuccessful at hiding it. His head darted this way and that as he looked for unseen enemies. His hand instinctively reached for the bow laying across his chest and squeezed the ornate grip until his knuckles turned white. Those able to read him didn't see fear however, what they saw was watchfulness.

OOC: Bluff, Roll 5, Fail. PS: Soldier/Guard +5, Roll 23. Perception +4, Roll 14.

"Be alert, my beans." he said unnecessarily.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday July 19th, 2019 10:51:34 AM
"OK, well that's going to make things difficult. we don't even know what she needed our help with. Gadin, where do you think we could start investigating this? who is in charge of law enforcement here? if someone has died, surely they will be doing their own investigations?

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+3=5 ;
Friday July 19th, 2019 6:55:04 PM
How? What happened? Are you in danger as well? Who else is at risk?

Angus tries to hide his shock of the news, but fails (Bluff =5)

DM Dan - Arriving at Greenfell part 2
Friday July 19th, 2019 7:30:09 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas
Rolth Niheow
Kiwina
Falco Ambersier
Angus Macgrump
Mak

Tsak Rezar just goes with the flow.
Elyas beings asking questions of Gadin.
Rolth Niheow thinks the Petals should keep quiet over there reasoning for being here.
Kiwina heads off to the Enclave, asking Gadin to brief them.
Falco Ambersier insists that the petals stay together as a team.
Angus Macgrump
Mak looks worried and doesn’t really manage to pass it off, but suggests everyone stay on alert.

Gadin nods.

“Look… go find some lodging, and I’ll go and ask around, see what’s going on and perhaps if I can shed a bit more light on what has happened.”

He points you to an Inn called “The Green Giant” and heads deeper into the town itself.

You enter the tavern, and everyone quickly glances at you, once they see that there are Taur amongst you they go back to what they were doing. The Liontaur barkeep waves you over, with a big smile on his face.

“Newcomers! Welcome to the Green Giant. It’s always good to see new faces here! What can I get for ya?”

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Friday July 19th, 2019 8:11:06 PM
Angus asks for the house ale.

Angus whispers/talks softly to his comrades nearby Should we have let him (meaning Gadin) go alone?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday July 20th, 2019 1:36:59 AM
Tsak nods at Angus' suggestion I thought of that too, but in a town this small I don't see how we could keep an eye on him without appearing suspicious.

Tsak also grabs a house ale, purely for the purpose of blending in, and makes himself comfortable in a seat against a wall where he can see all around him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Saturday July 20th, 2019 1:04:03 PM
Rolth looks around with a pleased smile and says aloud, "What a jolly place, this Green Giant. Thanks for the welcome, sirra. We could use some food, drink, and lodging!" More quietly, he will ask this fellow liontaur a few things. "What's with the second class citizen status here, brother? Why are the minotaurs so suspicious of outsiders. Is there anything we should know about town rules to stay out of trouble?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Sunday July 21st, 2019 12:20:27 AM
Kiwina looks at the folks gathered in the tavern, interested in seeing if any are minotaurs. He's not sure how he would tell locals from outsiders, but guesses that minotaurs would more likely be local.

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls:
Monday July 22nd, 2019 8:46:52 AM
OOC: Too late to have Mak accompany Gadin? If not.

With a glance backward Mak took off after Gadin. He kept a few paces behind the large taur until Gadin slowed and Mak came alongside. "Where are we going?" Mak said as they continued on into the community.

OOC: If too late...

Mak followed along with the petals and kept to the back of the group as he made certain he deferred to the taurs with him. This area seemed rather insular to him so he wanted to keep a low profile. When they arrived at the tavern, Mak ordered the biggest tankard they had and found a comfortable seat to watch the room.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday July 22nd, 2019 11:06:38 AM
Elyas will also try to follow Gadin, and leave the logistics to other members of the group
"Gadin, wait for us. you shouldn't just go off alone, if something happened to Yesia and whoever did it knows you're working with her you could also be in danger. if i had just murdered someone I wouldn't want their friends poking around, you know? Mak and I will make sure you're safe while we try to see what happened.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Monday July 22nd, 2019 12:13:17 PM
Having had his little outburst Falco joins the others quietly.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

DM Dan - The Investigation!
Monday July 22nd, 2019 2:35:09 PM
Tsak Rezar points out that seven heavily armed people following around one person in such a small town would not work.
Elyas is also waved off by Gadin, explaining that it’s not necessary.
Rolth Niheow is his usually friendly self, and tries to see if there is a reason for the segregation.
Kiwina looks around to see if he can tell any of the locals apart.
Falco Ambersier quietens down as people decide what they want to do.
Angus Macgrump requests a simple drink and expresses concern for Gadin.
Mak follows the Petals, after Gadin waves him off, saying something about he’s less threatening by himself and will get more info. Once they arrive at the pub, he takes a big tankard and sits quietly.

The Barkeep smiles widely.

“No problem, we can do food and lodging here, and inexpensive too…”

His face drops a little as Rolth asks about the situation.

“Wel.. the Minotaurs here are quite conservative, and don’t like the idea of the Taur races mixing again… it’s not ideal, as they weren’t that welcoming to being with, and now with these deaths, the tensions are running higher than ever… just keep your nose clean and remember you’re guests here and you should be fine.”

A few hours later, Gadin returns. He has a sad look on his face and speaks to you all.

“It seems Yesia was murdered last night… I have convinced the guards that you can be trusted to investigate the murder, as you were coming to help her with her investigation, which is the most likely reason she was killed.”

He sighs, and a small tear wells up.

“They are keeping the body at the Temple, and there is the site where she was killed. The house she was killed behind is inhabited, I think in the morning we should begin investigating these, and anywhere else you think may be relevant… please, let me know what you think and where you want to investigate. I’ll leave you to get some rest, and we’ll start at dawn tomorrow.”

Gadin leaves you, and the rest of the night is spent in mostly silence and melancholy, eventually you all head to bed and are woken up the next morning by Gadin, who awaits you in the main tavern room.

You are quickly served some breakfast, which again is eaten in silence, as Gadin says nothing until you are all done.

“So… where do you want to go first? Or have you a better idea?”

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls:
Monday July 22nd, 2019 4:54:51 PM
Once Gadin was gone, Mak cocked a eye at the leaders of the petals to see if they had any idea at all about where to start. There were a few things he'd check if he had the skills, but he'd be more likely to bungle the investigation if he tried to do those things.

"If it happened last night and the scene hasn't been disturbed too much we can look for tracks." he suggested. "Maybe check the body to see how she was killed. I think we need to look at the site now though, waiting won't be good. Oh and by looking for tracks, I mean someone else. I'm rubbish at that my beans."

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday July 22nd, 2019 6:56:48 PM
Angus agrees that the scene of the crime should be investigated first although it might not hurt if someone skilled in the healing arts went to examine the body at the same time.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Monday July 22nd, 2019 10:40:26 PM
Kiwina might be able to identify an injury or check for tracks. Too bad it's already been a day. "Let's go to the scene of the crime first, and then examine the body." He might not be opposed to splitting up if he felt a little less obvious here, or if the party had a minotaur among them.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=20 ;
Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 5:27:37 AM
(Tracking=20+6 for 26)

Tsak figures that with his good nightvision he might be able to spot any tracks, and he agrees that checking things out now rather than waiting for morning is a good idea.

I would like to check the scene of the incident tonight, but I don't think we all need to go. Maybe just Kiwina, Gadin and myself for now. That would help preserve the scene and also not create a scene, if you know what I mean.

If Gadin is willing to show them he will scrutinise the area to see what he can find.

(OOC apologies, rolled the check wrong, should have been D20 +7 for tracking via a survival check)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=14 ;
Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 7:24:21 AM
Rolth agrees with going to the scene of the crime first. He suggests going by a roundabout path, to avoid attracting the attention of whoever might be watching for investigators. He’ll keep his eyes peeled for anyone watching or threatening us on the way and while at the scene.

(Perception = 14)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=20 ;
Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 11:01:54 AM
Elyas follows along with the others. he is not particularly knowledgable about injuries or tracking, so he leaves that work to others. he will stand just a bit apart from the group watching for anyone taking any particular interest in their work.

perception = 20

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 11:18:00 AM
"I can head to the body first while you look at the scene. Sadly I am not well trained, my healing is intuative. I... I will get a book at read up for the future. Even if I dont know what happened I can make sure it is not dealt with."

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

DM Dan - The Investigation!
Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 6:07:37 PM
Tsak Rezar will go and check for tracks at the crime scene.
Elyas also stands watch to ensure that no one else pays the Petals any undue attention.
Rolth Niheow suggests an awkward path to obfuscate their true motives, but keeps his eyes peeled for anyone showing interest in them.
Kiwina says that going to the crime scene first would be better than examining the body.
Falco Ambersier offers to go and look at the body by himself.
Angus Macgrump agrees that the Crime Scene should be a priority, but looking at the body simultaneously can’t be a bad thing.
Mak suggests looking for tracks away from the crime scene, though admits it’s not his skill set.

Gadin nods, leading you to the scene of the crime.

This is behind several homes, there is an alley between two of the homes in the town of Greenfell. The house on the left is just in front of cliff face (perhaps 20 feet from it) with the town hall next to it, flush to the cliff. This leaves a small open space behind the home. To the right the cliff begins to curve away from the town, widening out, with some foliage leading out to a road, but blocking the view from the road. The body was slumped down next to the house on the left, in the small space between the house and the cliff.

There is a guard watching over it, however Gadin asks you to wait a moment, and goes up to the guard, gives him a few coins, and then comes back over.

“You have a few minutes at the crime scene, please, learn all you can.”

((OoC: To help the flow of this investigative section a bit, I will explain how it’s going to work, at each site, each of you may make 2 Skill Checks, tell me what skill your using, and what you’re searching for, and I will give you any pertinent information. Not every skill is used at every site, and some skills may not get used at all. Once you have exhausted your two skill checks, we will move onto the next area.))

Spoiler - Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {The ground has been trampled, by a group of people, including the victim. It looks like there are signs of a struggle, however the victim was still overpowered.}

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+15=17 ; d20+11=28 ;
Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 6:38:23 PM
Kiwina tries to look for tracks to see what he can about the struggle -- how many, which direction(s) they came from, which directions they went. He also looks for anything that may have been dropped in the area. (Roll, survival = 17, perception = 28)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=14 ; d20+10=27 ;
Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 6:52:09 PM
Angus looks around away from the immediately trampled area.

(Perception = 14, 16 if there are traps around)

Angus also looks around and then climbs up the cliff to see what is there or what can be seen from up there.
(Climb = 27)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+12=32 ; d20+10=17 ;
Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 8:55:04 PM
Rolth will cast Toros Taur Try (Centaur) on Kiwina, giving him a +2 bonus on his survival roll (for a total of 19.) He will cast it on himself (Minotaur version), and take look around for dropped items or other clues. Both cantrips last for ten minutes, which ought to be long enough to do some good.

(Perception = 32)

Finally, he will approach the guard who was on duty and chat him up, hoping in the process to glean some information about the scene, crime, and events. He'll share a snack and ask, "Guard duty, eh, Sorry you've gotta stand around here minding not much of anything. Anyone else come along to relieve your boredom while you've been standing watch? And what's this all about anyway, have you heard anything about what happened here?"

(Diplomacy = 17)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=11 ; d20+3=13 ;
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 8:34:33 AM
Falco moves with the others and quickly looks over the murder site. {Perception: 9 | Survival: 13} After a brief moment he keeps walking to at least keep an eye on the body.

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls: d20+4=21 ; d20+6=8 ;
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 9:28:35 AM
Mak knew this investigating bit wasn't his forte, but as he stood to one side to let the others mill about the scene he leaned against the wall of the house and observed for himself. As he let his gaze pass closely across every square inch of the scene he looked for clues and tried to recall if Yesia had any enemies he knew of.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 21. KS: Nobility +6, Roll 8.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=16 ; d20+11=17 ;
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 10:12:57 AM
Elyas doesn't have much training in anything that would be very helpful in this situation, but he tries his best to help look around. he walks around the house, looking for any weapons or other items that may have been dropped around the area of the crime scene (perception = 16)

While walking around the circuit of the house, he also casts Detect Magic to see if there is anything with residual magical effects or active spells placed on anything around where the person was killed
spellcraft if anything is there: 17

DM Dan - The Investigation Part 3
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 6:38:37 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas tries to look over the scene and looks for magical things also.
Rolth Niheow looks to see what he can see, and then discusses things with the guard.
Kiwina tries to tell more about what is going on.
Falco Ambersier tries to look over the body and scene, but can’t seem to find anything.
Angus Macgrump sees if he can find anything, then climbs the cliff.
Mak looks over the scene himself, and tries to think if he’s head anything that might point to any enemies.

((OoC: I’m going to allow you all to make one more check each, as EVERY SINGLE ONE of you did a Perception roll. Which means you had 6 skill checks (out of a possible 14) gaining you the same information, for the other investigative scenes, may I suggest using a different skill check from everyone else if you can :P))

If you passed a DC 15 Perception check, you can read this - Highlight to display spoiler: {On the walls there is clear signs of weapon damage, as some of the attacks missed the victim and struck the walls of the building.}

Spoiler - Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {The ground has been trampled, by a group of people, including the victim. It looks like there are signs of a struggle, however the victim was still overpowered.}

Rolth, chatting to the guard, unfortunately doesn’t get very much information at all.

“I just stand guard to prevent anyone interfering with the scene. I know the records keeper was murdered, and that apparently you lot are going to be investigating it.”

When he says “you lot” there is a clear note of disdain in his voice.

Is there anything else you wish to check before moving on?

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=22 ; d20+10=14 ;
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 7:21:00 PM
Assuming the cliff is not too high up, Angus takes a look around from that vantage point.

(Perception = 22)

(Otherwise, he continues to Climb = 14 )

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=16 ;
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 7:30:51 PM
As Angus looks over the area, he tries to remember anything he heard about this area and village.

(Knowledge Local = 16)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+7=18 ;
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 7:55:01 PM
"It was a group. Yesia was overpowered, but put up a good struggle." Kiwina also inspects the damage to the walls, to see what type of weapon was used.

(Not that it directly applies, but craft = 18)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=24 ; d20+8=23 ;
Thursday July 25th, 2019 5:42:01 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=24 Pass, Climb=23)

Tsak agrees with Kiwina's assessment. He carefully makes his way up the cliff face looking for any bits of loose clothing or items that may have been dislodged or flung during the melee leading to Yesia's death. He also seeks signs of struggle on the face and at the top of the cliff.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=27 ;
Thursday July 25th, 2019 6:53:56 AM
Rolth will put on his best non-threatening expression and knock on the door of the house on the left. If the occupants need a little encouragement, he will calmly declaim, "Please answer the door, we are on the Duke’s business.". If they eventually answer, he will try to put them at ease, then ask what they might have seen or heard.

(Diplomacy = 27)

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls: d20+6=22 ;
Thursday July 25th, 2019 9:20:49 AM
OOC: In Mak's case the highest DC he can attempt on many skills is 10 because he's untrained.

Mak examined the wall of the building to see if the material it was constructed of might be enough to damage the weapons that were used, possibly leaving behind material on those weapons or blunt them enough they'd need repair.

OOC: Dungeoneering +6, Roll 22.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=8 ;
Thursday July 25th, 2019 3:24:00 PM
Elyas tries examining the plants and any animal tracks around the scene, but then realizes that is silly since animals don't carry sharp weapons and gives up on that line of thinking quickly
[knowledge nature = 8, natural 1]

DM Dan - The Investigation Part 4
Thursday July 25th, 2019 5:29:39 PM
Tsak Rezar looks at the top of the cliff with Angus
Elyas thinks has a silly thought, but thankfully realises it was silly before he follows down that path too much.
Rolth Niheow attempts to speak to some possible witnesses, but no one answers the door.
Kiwina sees if he can figure out what sort of weapons were used
Falco Ambersier
Angus Macgrump looks around from his vantage point.
Mak tries to use his knowledge of walls to help him.

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {The weapons look mostly to be shorter bladed weapons, daggers, knives, things like that. Certainly nothing longer than a short sword.}

Tsak and Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: { You cannot tell anything new from up the small cliff. It simply gives you a wider view of the small area. You can see the road (now off to your left) with bushes obscuring the view of the spot and the alley that you came down.}

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {Unfortunately you feel like you had a good thought bubbling up, but then it got away from you to be replaced by the possibility of killer animals.}

Gadin watches you, and after you have done all your investigation he speaks up.

“That family may be out Rolth, we can go and find them if you want to talk with them, or there is the body to look at. Or anywhere else you feel may be of use? Or do you have any questions for me that may help?”

He awaits your decision.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+10=15 ;
Thursday July 25th, 2019 5:36:24 PM
Angus goes back down the cliff and looks at the weapons with Kiwina

(Climb = 15)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=11 ;
Thursday July 25th, 2019 7:49:13 PM
Clearly it took some time for Falco to get to the body but he waits there for the rest of the Petals.

{ooc: This format makes skill checks rough.}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Thursday July 25th, 2019 11:47:32 PM
"The damage to the walls came from short, bladed weapons. That's not going to narrow much down, but I suppose it's something."

Kiwina is in favor of looking at the body next. "And then, while we're out, maybe we should look where Yesia worked. To see if she had anything there that might explain her own investigations."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday July 26th, 2019 6:31:03 AM
I think the body and Yesia's workplace can wait until the morning. We won't win any friends by blundering around in the middle of the night. Tsak is in favor of heading for a warm bed and following up the next day. The body and workplace wont change before then.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Friday July 26th, 2019 6:48:05 AM
Rolth asks Kiwina whether the weapon marks he found were high up, as if used by a large creature such as a minotaur, or down lower. Also, whether they were large sized, short blades or medium. That might give us some clues, and explain or refute the paranoia we've felt here about outsiders.

If it isn't super-late, Rolth is all for continuing the investigation by examining the body, then the workplace. Otherwise, so shut-eye sounds good, with a fresh start early in the morning.

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls:
Friday July 26th, 2019 8:32:45 AM
"Task, old bean... daggers?" Mak asked. "Could you tell how many attackers?"

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls:
Friday July 26th, 2019 8:39:49 AM
"Tsak, old bean... daggers?" Mak asked. "Could you tell how many attackers?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday July 26th, 2019 10:28:43 AM
I don't think we're going to find much else right here. We'll need to check out the body and look for any clues in her home or office. personally, I think that the best bet would be to start with her belongings. the body will wait for us, but if someone tries to cover their tracks they may go to clear out her belongings to hide their tracks.

[ooc: for those recommending sleep, it's first thing in the morning! we had breakfast at the inn, then went to this crime scene. shouldn't be any reason to sleep until we know what's going on here.]

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls:
Friday July 26th, 2019 10:40:09 AM
OOC: Actually, the DM post put us at the next morning, but several of us didn't want to wait until morning. The crime scene is the previous night.

DM Dan - The Investigation Part 5
Friday July 26th, 2019 5:03:20 PM
Tsak Rezar suggests investigating the body next.
Elyas suggest looking at Yesia’s home first, then her office.
Rolth Niheow queries if the can tell anything about the height of the attackers, but sadly not, perhaps the body would show more?
Kiwina suggests checking Yesia’s home and place of work.
Falco Ambersier is held outside the temple and not admitted until Gadin arrives.
Angus Macgrump looks over the weapons with Kiwina, but cannot fathom anything further than Kiwina has already mentioned.
Mak queries if a number of attackers can be determined, but it doesn’t seem likely… not with the information you’ve discovered.

((OoC: Since there is some confusion, Gadin would have only brought you here in the morning. This is the morning after you arrived in Greenfell, you would not have been able to do anything the night you arrived as Gadin was not present, and you need him to gain access to the various places.))

The party seems to agree, for the most part, to go and investigate the body next.

You arrive at the small temple within the community, and Gadin leads you into a small ancillary chamber where they prepare bodies with last rites. The building itself is very modest, with mostly wooden pews and the like.

The room the body is in, has it on small raised platform, and it has a covering over it. A Minotaur priest is attending to it, once he sees Gadin and the rest of you he speaks.

“Ah Gadin… I see you brought the investigators you mentioned last night…”

He turns to the Petals, clearly looking uncomfortable, and in over his head.

“I’m Priest Shelian… this is most unusual… I’m not really equipped to deal with this sort of thing…”

He sighs.

“What do you want to do first?”

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls: d20+5=20 ;
Friday July 26th, 2019 8:43:29 PM
Mak was familiar with battle wounds, so he looked the injuries to see if he could determine what killed her.

OOC: PS: Soldier +5, Roll 20.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=18 ;
Friday July 26th, 2019 9:26:44 PM
Kiwina first asks the priest what was done to prepare Yesia's body. Then he examines her wounds to see what he can determine about her attackers (height, strength, maybe number). (roll: heal = 18) He will also look at her natural weapons, trying to gage how successful she must have been at wounding her attackers.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=12 ; d20+3=13
Friday July 26th, 2019 10:37:29 PM
When the group finally arrives Falco is more then a little annoyed.

"They wouldn't let me in until Gadin arrived. Now they see we brought the investigators... "

Once Priest Shelian shows up he is no less annoyed with the situation.

"Ahhh Priest Shelian nice of you to show up. I speak for the warper-sar... so kind of a priest too.... you know what never mind. Lets see the body at this point. "

{Perception: 12} because that makes narrative since, at this point, with a +9
{Heal: 13}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=27 ; d20+9=19 ;
Saturday July 27th, 2019 6:29:18 PM
(Heal=27, Perception=19)
Tsak takes the opportunity to investigate the body, using his knowledge of healing to examine the cuts, scrapes and puncture wounds to determine what sort of weapons might have been employed with what sort of power and precision.
He also takes in how the Yesia presented herself. Style of dress, jewellery and makeup, starting to build up a picture of the kind of person she was.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=23 ; d20+6=19 ;
Saturday July 27th, 2019 9:38:03 PM
Rolth bows to Priest Shelian, adding, "Greetings, Priest Shelian. Hopefully Domi, or Imod if you will, grants us all favor in unraveling this case. If you do not mind, I have some questions that might help in doing his will. Who brought in the body? Did they bring any other possessions with her, other than what we see here? Did they describe the scene of her death in any way?"

He will look for any hidden items, markings, or clues within her gear or on her person.

(Perception = 23)

He will then cast a detect magic and use Knowledge Arcana to identify any auras on her, her possessions, or in the room. (Know Arcana = 19)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=18 ;
Monday July 29th, 2019 6:24:05 AM
Angus checks out the other people in the room to see how comfortable they are with the new investigators on the scene.

(Perception = 18)

Angus is also a bit taken back because he realizes the weapons used against Yesia were all the weapons he is skilled in using. The attackers are probably people with similar training.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=24 ; d20+7=25 ;
Monday July 29th, 2019 10:21:41 AM
Elyas studies the body. he is not versed in healing arts, but knows some ways of harming a person and looks for evidence of what might have caused her death.

knowledge nature, looking for poisons or organic compounds = 24
knowledge arcana, looking for signs of any spell that may have been used to kill a person = 25

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Monday July 29th, 2019 3:17:24 PM
Having had his mind let him down as well as his patients Falco simply stands there frustrated. I was smart before and now less so. Wonder if I would have known more about this in my past form.

DM Dan - The Investigation Part 6
Monday July 29th, 2019 3:51:05 PM
Tsak Rezar looks closely at the body, alongside Kiwina
Elyas uses the knowledges he has to great effect.
Rolth Niheow tries to detect any magic, while also looking through her mundane items.
Kiwina uses his knowledge of healing to look over the body, alongside Tsak
Falco Ambersier looks over everything, and thinks closely about the room itself.
Angus Macgrump checks over Shelian, being the only other person in the room.
Mak looks over the body with his professional eye.

Shelian looks as if he’s about to respond to Rolth and Tsak, when you all go over to the body. Shelian simply watches as you all go to look at the naked body, all her belongings have been set to one side.

“Impolite…” he mumbles under his breath.

Falco, Angus and Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {It would appear that Shelian is somewhat offended, it seems he feels you are desecrating the body and haven’t even asked his permission to look at it, you’ve all just gotten stuck in.}

Mak, Tsak and Kwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {It looks like there were several attackers, most of them taller, and that one of them wielded a very distinctive knife, that if you saw, you could probably identify.

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {}You can say with fair certainty, that she was not killed by anything magical or poisonous, she was killed through mundane means.}

Tsak and Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {You see all her belongings are what you would expect, and have been kept to one side. However, you notice that there is ink on her fingers, as if she was writing within a few hours of her death, and in her belongings is an ink pot and quill.}

Gadin shares a look of secrecy with Shelian.

Feel free to share your findings with other members of the party, and anyone who’s not made a second skill check may do so.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=24 ;
Monday July 29th, 2019 8:54:34 PM
Rolth sees the priest's upsettitude and offers, "Apologies, Priest Shelian, I truly intended to proceed in a certain sequence, talking to you first. I must admit that curiosity may have driven us to be a bit impetuous, but we mean no disrespect. Far from it, we fervently intend to do the work of Domi the Protector and seek to keep such a fate from befalling others. This may make for otherwise unseemly haste to be about our task." He waves the others to desist for a moment, then re-asks his questions about events here and wait for answers. Only then will he continue his investigations.

(Diplomacy = 24)

Once he does so, he will share his findings with his fellow Petals. "Judging by the ink stains on her fingers, we should look for recent writings once we investigate her rooms."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=10 ;
Monday July 29th, 2019 9:36:49 PM
Kiwina lets his gaze linger on Gadin and Shelian as he tries to figure out what they're not saying. (Sense motive = 10)

After Rolth attempts to smooth things over and repeats his questions fot the priest, Kiwina adds his question about what was done so far to prepare the body. Having seen the body he is less worried, but he still wants to make sure what he has seen came from the attack.

As to what he saw while looking over Yesia's body, "There were several attackers. Most were taller than Yesia. One of them used a very distinctive knife -- we can probably identify that if we see it."

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 6:27:13 AM
Angus thinks the priest is a bit stuffy and too easily offended but Angus keeps that thought to himself.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+6=26 ;
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 6:39:57 AM
Still frustrated that he was not allowed in earlier Falco has little interest in Shelian's feelings. Once Rolth apologizes he considers the matter closed and calms down thinking about what formality they should have stuck too, maybe it is of a religious nature. {Know Religion: 26}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls: d20+1=12 ;
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 10:11:19 AM
Mak wasn't an overly religious person. In fact after dealing with the cults from his home country he was bit leary about them as a whole, but still he did notice that the priest here was more than a little put out by their enthusiasm with the inspection of the body.

The soldier also knew there wasn't much more he was going to be able to learn here, so he stepped back and tried to do a little damage control with Shelian.

"Your Grace," Mak said as he started to address the priest. "As Rolth here has said, we apologize for our behavior a moment ago. My companions take the Duke's request to aid the community seriously and want to get to the bottom of this as quickly as possible."

OOC: Aid Another, Diplomacy +1, Roll 12, Success! Rolth's 24 Diplomacy gets a +2 for 26 total.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 11:01:56 AM
"I don't know that we learned much here. she was killed by a knife, which we already guessed. let' move on to her home to see if we can find what she was working on before she was attacked. I think that will gain us more information than the method of her death, since the killing itself was apparently pretty run of the mill. as far as murders go of course"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 3:45:08 PM
Tsak has little time for the priests posturing . Hetting murdered is impolite, getting on with things just makes sense. He finishes loking at the body and steps back quietly.

DM Dan - The Investigation Part 7
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 5:58:01 PM
Tsak Rezar keeps a thought about efficiency to himself.
Elyas express understanding that her death was a rather simple action, if horrible.
Rolth Niheow tries to smooth things over with the priest.
Kiwina explains what he’s learned, but cannot tell anything from Gadin And Shelian except that they know something.
Falco Ambersier thinks what offense they may have made to the Priest.
Angus Macgrump keeps his thoughts to himself.
Mak helps Rolth smooth things over with the Shelian

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {You realise that by mostly ignoring the priest, you’ve effectively said any work he’s done is irrelevant, and it’s an affront to him to have done so.}

Shelian nods curtly.

“I understand, however it’s rather rude…”

He seems to relent and relax.

“I did find one thing that you may find interesting… she had with her the Register of Births and Deaths…”

He wanders off to a cubby hole and pulls out the book.

“I was going to give it to the constables once they came to get the body, but I suspect you would get more out of it since you’re investigating with Gadin’s blessing… I hid it because there is rising tensions between the Minotaur community and the Liontaur community… which is probably where you were forced to stay.”

Looking through the book you notice that several question marks in the margin, over different entries.

Kiwina, Mak, Tsak and Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {Highlight to display spoiler: { One thing I forgot to mention is that she has several defensive wounds on her forearms and the like, and her horns have some blood on them where she was clearly trying to fight back. ((OoC: That’ll teach me for not writing my notes more clearly!))} }

Gadin looks to you.

“Where do you want to go next?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=22 ;
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 7:42:05 PM
Rolth asks whether we might keep the Register during the course of our investigation, to of course be returned upon completion. That will give us an opportunity to compare its contents with other clues we find during the investigation. Speaking of which, "How about we go check out her workplace next?" Wherever we head out to, Rolth will make a polite departure from Priest Shelian before we leave.

During the trip, he will continue to keep a sharp eye out for anyone trailing us or posing a threat.

(Perception = 22)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:00:30 PM
Angus thinks that the attackers may have been hired muscle (just like he used to be), so the culprit may be someone with the means to hire others.

Angus shares the "hired muscle" theory but does not mention his former occupation. Angus agrees that the workplace is the next logical location to check out.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=17 ;
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:18:07 PM
Kiwina would like to check the blood on Yesia's horns before they go -- specifically looking to see if there is also hair in the blood, and from what type of beast if he can tell. (Perception = 17 if he may)

He has no objection to going to the place of work next.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday July 31st, 2019 5:28:13 AM
Heading to Yesia's place of work sounds good to Tsak.

The half-orc decides to keep an eye on Gadin. Whilst he seemed genuine about wanting to help Yesia, and upset over her death; there was something in his interaction with the priest, like they were holding back.
If the rift between the Taur races is as bad as it seems then it might be affecting people's judgement. Potentially friendships and other obligations take a second priority at times like these.

He gives a nod at Angus' suggestion. It sounds like a good way to remove yourself from the dirty work in a small community.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday July 31st, 2019 7:12:59 AM
Falco realizes that there approach caused affront more so then anything religious. He considers the situation. Well I did try an arrive ahead of the group but was ignored so I am not sure this priests problem warranted, still...... "They all apologized and so do I. That is good information and very possibly the clue we need."

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls: d20+4=23 ;
Wednesday July 31st, 2019 9:16:24 AM
Mak waited until the group had cleared the temple before confiding in the group. "The weapon used to kill her is rather unique. I'm certain I could identify it if I saw it." he said quietly while glancing around.

OOC: Mak checks to see if anyone is following them. Perception +4, Roll 23.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=18 ; d20+7=20 ;
Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:41:37 AM
Elyas takes the register quickly, and spends as much time as he can going through it looking for anything out of place. "I would imagine these marks were made by Yesia, but I suppose there's no way to know for sure. so what would she be looking for in a log of births and deaths that would be related to someone wanting to kill her? someone trying to cover up a scandal perhaps? or could this be related to the cross-breeded taurs we found previously? it feels like things keep coming back to them.

while muttering these musing, Elyas flips through the pages looking for any pattern in the margin notes. he looks for when the earliest marked entry is from, and for any links
knowledge history to determine if any of the entries coincide with known historical events that could be of interest: 18
knowledge local to pick up on any names that repeat or that seem particularly important: 20

DM Dan - The Investigation Part 8
Wednesday July 31st, 2019 5:51:17 PM
Tsak Rezar agrees that the main culprits may just be hirelings of some description.
Elyas tries to decipher the book in greater detail.
Rolth Niheow continues to smooth things over with Shelian before suggesting you keep the book and head to Yesia’s workplace. He also keeps an eye out for people showing undue interest.
Kiwina looks more closely at the blood one Yesia’s horns, specifically looking for hair
Falco Ambersier apologises, though he suspects unnecessarily.
Angus Macgrump suspects that they attackers may just be hired muscle.
Mak also mentions that he, like Kiwina could identify one of the weapons used in the murder, and keeps an eye out for a tail of some description.

Rolth and Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {It would appear you have caught the attention of the local guard. Mostly minotaur, they seem to glance at you whenever you come past, and just longer than is perhaps necessary. Nothing aggressive, but they are keeping an eye on you. You also notice there seems to be more of them near the alienage you slept in last night.}

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice on her horns are small tufts of hair, some matted and horrible looks to be from a liontaur, and some clean and washed that looks to be from a minotaur.}

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {You see that the book has notes, but they only go back a few months. There’s no widespread thing you can recall that happened a few months ago, but it appears that there is something about the records, all the marks appear in the Deaths section.}

Gadin leads you across towards where Yesia works, a small room off the Town Hall. He sighs.

“There has been rising tensions between both our community and that of the Liontaurs in the alienage… I fear Yesia may have been killed by the Liontaur… though for what I do not know…”

He lets out a long sigh.

“I don’t know… I just want this to be over… though if she was killed by a liontaur, then this will cause greater friction between us and them…”

After a few minutes of moving through the village, you arrive at the annex attached to the main town hall building. It’s a room that looks somewhat like a library, with books and papers everywhere, in shelves and stacked over desks. There is another Minotaur who is at one desk and looks up when you come in, and then he simply points at the only other desk in the rather small room before going back to his work. He looks older than Yesia was, and seems to be very settled in his desk.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Wednesday July 31st, 2019 8:17:09 PM
As the group travels Kiwina tries to tell each of the others what he found, that Yesia appears to have fought with both minotaurs and liontaurs, without Gadin overhearing. He is not too impressed with Gadin's aversion to wemics.

Kiwina is less certain what to look for where Yesia worked, so he asks Gadin, "The other killings. . . What do you know about them? Who were the victims?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=16 ;
Wednesday July 31st, 2019 10:47:24 PM
Rolth refuses to be baited by the furtive, semi-hostile states from the Minotaur guards. Instead, he will give them polite courtesy when he meets their eyes, and a friendly wave when the opportunity arises. He will make sure to,salt his conversation with the Petals with frequent and slightly too loud rememberancws of our interactions with Gnym of Gnym, poet laureate of Minotaur Isle. And of our recent comrades, Gothruk and Sble, both Minotaur companions when we won the Taurnament of Roses. Hopefully that will slowly start to erode the suspicion that we face.

Once in the office, Rolth will introduce himself to the other occupant, and ask what he knows of Yesia’s activities on the night she was slain, and what she had been working on in the days leading up to it. Did she have any unusual visitors or messages? Any altercations with anyone?

Diplomacy = 16

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 1st, 2019 5:54:09 AM
Tsak takes some time to have a look at Yesia's book. He wants to see what information is recorded in each section: Births/Deaths/Marriages.
Something is going on, and it's worth someone killing for. Tsak is trying to understand how things work in the village and where someone might be seeking to gain advantage, or in danger of losing big.
He also keeps an ear cocked for anything that the old Minotaur might say.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=15 ;
Thursday August 1st, 2019 7:26:41 AM
"Gadin why are you so sure it was a liontaur? Have a lot of liontaur been killing other sentient races lately? Seems like you guys might be causing your own tensions with talk like that."

While the walk he keeps an eye out for anyone with undo interest in the group. {Perception: 15}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistance

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday August 1st, 2019 10:27:15 AM
Gadin, Yesia had this register with her, and it looks like whoever made notes in the margins was particularly interested in deaths that occured in the past 3 or 4 months. have there been an unusual amount of people dying? was Yesia looking into a series of deaths? what can you tell us about them?

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls:
Thursday August 1st, 2019 12:28:40 PM
Mak, unlike Rolth, made certain to address each guard personally and shake the hand of each one he noticed looking at them. Really, it seemed like a game to him as he went from one to the other. "Sargeant Maklin, First Archer Regiment, Fifth order of Asildur. At your service and nice to meet you. On the Duke's business, don't you know old bean."

DM Mark - "On the Duke's business, don't you know old bean."
Thursday August 1st, 2019 6:20:19 PM
Kiwina quietly tells his friends that Yesia appears to have fought with both minotaurs and liontaurs. He asks Gadin what he knows about the other victims.
Rolth is polite to the guards and makes a point to drop the name of notable locals and the Petals recent fame. Once in the office where Yesia asks the clerk there some questions.
Tzak looks around this small office. The papers and books seem to be a chaotic mess. He studies Yesia’s book that was given by the old priest Shelian.
Falco asks Gadin why he thinks it was a liontaur that killed Yesia, suggesting that such talk may increase tensions. He asks Gadin about the recent deaths.
Elyas asks Gadin about the recent deaths.
Mak makes it a point to shake the hand of each guard you encounter, giving his name, rank and the order to which he was attached.

The large minotaur guards reach down and uncertainty shake Mak’s small hand as he pointedly introduces himself to each. Most look at him in silence and exchange glances among themselves. A couple will mention that he is a long way from Asildur. One will whisper a seemingly sincere warning that Mak should be careful, but refuses to say more if asked.

Rolth’s politeness earns him a few frowns here and there, along with a few neutral looks as well. The occasional indifference almost seems friendly in contrast.

Falco continues to notice a number of stares from those you pass. While some show some disdain, none seem to him to be especially interested in your group. But he can tell that no one ignores your group as you pass. Ranging from a large centaur and liontaur down to a small owl-man and predatory cat, you definitely stand out in this largely minotaur community.

Sense Motive DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a tension here from those you pass, focused mostly on Kiwina and Rolth. Some of the guards may be wondering about Mak’s sanity.}

Gadin responds to Kiwina and Elyas, ”I ... I don’t really know much about the recent deaths. Yesia was looking into them. Why do I think it was a liontaur? Well , we didn’t really have any problems before they got here. They tend to stir up trouble here. Not sure why. Not sure why they even want to be here.” He glances around as he says this.

In the office, Rolth politely asks some questions of the older clerk there. He looks up, seemingly having ignored you until this point. ”Eh? Name’s Lukran. I been here a lot longer ‘n Yesia was. Shame about her. She was new here - nice kid. Was lookin’ into the deaths of a few folk new to Greenfell. That’s her desk there - have a look if you want. She lived nearby.

“The night she died? That was a couple nights ago. Nothing strange about that night that I recall. She left here, same as always. Always pretty tidy, but she must’ve come back because things were a bit messed up on her desk. She even left that window open, but it’s been a bit warm lately. Visitors or altercations? Not really. It’s the guards that usually deal with reporting any deaths - they just give us the information and we record it. Since Ranter works here, he usually brings this information to us.”

Sense Motive DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {Lukran is hiding something and he seems a bit nervous.}

Gadin says, ”Oh, er, sorry Lukran. Yeah, this is Lukran, Yehia’s co-worker here. Lukran - these are some folks sent by Duke Purple. They came at Yesia’s request to the Duke, but now they’re looking into her death.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+12=31 ; d20+7=11 ;
Thursday August 1st, 2019 7:22:04 PM
Angus thinks all these folks are shady, not because of any insight but because of his own personal history with authority.

Angus attempts to look interested but is not really listening to the conversation because Angus really wants to get in position to backstab Gadin or Lukran if things go sideways.

(Stealth = 31; Sense Motive = 11)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=22 ; d20+10=29 ;
Thursday August 1st, 2019 9:12:28 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 22)

Kiwina continues talking to Gadin, "Oh, so the liontaurs are recent arrivals. How long have they been here? We might need to talk with them after we're done talking to Lukran."

Kiwina looks over Yesia's desk to see whether he can tell anything's missing. (Perception = 29)

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls: d20=13 ; d20=1 ;
Thursday August 1st, 2019 9:23:47 PM
OOC: Sense Motive +0, Roll 13, Fail. Sense Motive +0, Roll1, Fail.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Friday August 2nd, 2019 7:21:44 AM
Falco sighs at the explination of the thought it was a liontaur. Clearly it could be a liontaur but it feels to simple to blame things on one group like that. If it was a minor theft this guy would be rounding up halflings I fear. Still he keeps his council to himself.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistanc

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+7=10 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+9=27 ;
Friday August 2nd, 2019 7:39:05 AM
Rolth senses that Lukran is hiding something. He stalks over to his desk, and leans over it, grinning wickedly. "Friend Lukran, did you know liontaurs can smell fear and deception? Your story doesn’t add up. Your tidy friend ‘unusually’ comes back to the office and mysteriously leaves her desk a mess, and the window open? I don’t believe that for a moment, and I don’t think you do either. Now spill your guts about what really happened and who’s got you so scared, or else. You know that interfering with an official investigation can get you in deep trouble, right? And where can we find this Ranter fellow too?"

Sense motive vs guards = fail
sense motive va Lukran = success
Intimidate = 27

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls:
Friday August 2nd, 2019 2:15:48 PM
DM Old

The large minotaur guards reach down and uncertainty shake Mak’s small hand as he pointedly introduces himself to each. Most look at him in silence and exchange glances among themselves. A couple will mention that he is a long way from Asildur. One will whisper a seemingly sincere warning that Mak should be careful, but refuses to say more if asked.

Mak New

Mak nodded as surreptitiously as he was able at the taur's warning and gripped that ones hand more tightly. "A pleasure sir, an absolute pleasure. If you happen to be about where they've stuck us tonight I'll buy you a cold one. Now, if you'll excuse me old bean, I believe my keepers are getting irritated."

With a nod and wink Mak hustled on after his companions.

DM Mark - "Now spill your guts..." d20=8 ; d6=6 ;
Friday August 2nd, 2019 7:07:58 PM
Kiwina asks how long the liontaur community has been here, suggesting that it may be good to speak with them as well. He also looks over Yesia’s desk.
Falco has his doubts about what he’s hearing.
Mak looks around the office, but all he sees is a big mess as thinks back to one guard that seemed genuinely concerned about his welfare.
Angus has some dark thoughts, and moves into a position where he can shove a knife into either Gadin or Lukran if needed.
Rolth give voice to some dark thoughts, suggesting that Lukran is hiding something and implying violence if he is not more forthcoming.

The old clerk is clearly no match for Rolth. His eyes go wide as he pulls back from the young liontaur, visibly shaken. ”Hey, hey now, I don’t want any trouble! And I certainly know better than to mess with a liontaur -you guys mean business! I think it’s been some from the liontaur community that’s been involved in the killings - probably that hothead Juran. Yesia thought some of the records had been altered. The window? I don’t know why it was open, but it was - you can look for yourself. I just don’t want to happen to me what happened to Yesia, so I don’t ask those kinds of questions.

Ranter? He’s the head of the guard here in town. He’s here in the Town Hall - probably in his office down the hall right now. Please mister. I don’t want any trouble with the Duke, and I especially don’t want any trouble with you.” You’re pretty sure if he were not trapped behind his desk with Angus behind him he be running for the door about now.

Gadin is a bit startled by Rolth’s approach but does not interfere. He responds to Kiwina’s question, ”The liontaurs have been here a couple years. They set up a trading post, but, well, there’s been trouble. Not sure why they even need to be here. But I try not to question the Duke’s decisions.”

As Kiwina looks over the papers on Yesia’s desk, something catches his eye. Some of the death records don’t look quite right - the names have been scratched off of some of the records. And there are notes on her desk - but this will take some time to sort through. And it may require a clerk’s skill to puzzle this out.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday August 2nd, 2019 8:06:59 PM
The growl in Rolth's voice shakes Tsak out of his reverie and he looks up from Yesia's book that had had him so engrossed. He sees Kiwina sorting thru the desk and Angus looking like he's about to murder someone.
Can you elaborate on the 'trouble'? With liontaurs in general, or at the trading post in particular? And please, tell us more about Juran and Ranter

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=26 ; d20+12=31 ;
Friday August 2nd, 2019 9:46:05 PM
Angus looks over at Lukran and Lukran's desk and wonders if there is anything there that might be worth acquiring to look at in more detail later in private. He tries to move closer to the desk.

(Perception = 26, Stealth = 31 )

If he spots anything interesting, Angus is likely to attempt to take it shortly.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=25 ;
Saturday August 3rd, 2019 2:22:47 PM
"This is beyond me," Kiwina says, pointing out the death records with names scratched off and the notes on Yesia's desk.

He will also look at the window, to see if it appears to have been forced open (perception = 25). If it is not, he points this out as well, attempting to help the others in their questioning of Lukran.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+18=32 ;
Sunday August 4th, 2019 12:23:59 AM
Rolth apologizes to the clerk. "Please forgive my harsh manner. I unjustly suspected that you were hiding something about the murder, which of course seemed to be interfering with the investigation. Much as the Minotaurs hereabout seem to be unjustly judging all liontaurs for the actions of a few, but no matter, that does not excuse my behavior. I hope you will accept my sincere apology. To show my contrition, I will entrust to you a key part of this investigation, the deeper study of these ledgers. Fret not, we will not reveal your role unless you agree to it, so no harm will come to you from helping, but it would be a great service to all of the Taurs and other creatures of this area and reduce the risk of further murders. What say you, good Lukran?"

(Rolth burns his last hero point in advance to get things back on track)

Diplomacy = 32

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls:
Sunday August 4th, 2019 1:37:18 PM
Mak stepped outside the door and pulled it closed behind him. If anyone came to investigate the noise he’d stop them from interfering.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=10 ;
Monday August 5th, 2019 9:07:08 AM
Falco is unsure what he can add and so move to keep an eye out the window in case anyone else is coming. {ooc: Igrnore the perception roll, did not notice that two others had rolled}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistanc

DM Mark - From intimidation to an apology
Monday August 5th, 2019 1:08:30 PM
Angus looks over at Lukran’s desk, which is almost at eye level for the half-orc.
Mak steps out of the room and closes the door behind him.
Falco moves over to the window and looks out. He can see that there is a foot path beneath the window.
Tzak asks about the trouble Lujkran mentioned, the liontaurs and Juran and Ranter.
Kiwina says he’s having trouble sorting out the records on Yesia’s desk and moves to examines the window.
Rolth tries to move from intimidation to an apology, asking the old taur for help with Yesia’s ledgers and such.

From what Angus can see there is nothing unusual on Lukran’s desk. Lukran seems to handle local events. His desk has a lot of papers on it, some ledgers, several flyers for local events - A picnic being put on by the Horned Society, a magic show offered by the Great Razooley, the promotion of a liontaur trading event by a merchant named Wenzes, etc.

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {The building’s security has been compromised here, the locks on the window has been jimmied open from the outside.}

Lukran responds.

”What trouble? I just don’t want any trouble with anyone, especially you folks. You seem to be here on official business and I won’t interfere.

“The liontaurs? We’ll they can be a feisty bunch. They want to trade. They set up a community here in Greenfell, there’s a wooden fence bewixt them and the rest of Greenfell. Ranter set that up. It maybe for the best, but fences can make for hard feelings. Ranter also set up a curfew to keep the liontaurs out after dark - Ranter says it’s to keep everyone safe. That’s been a thorn in their side, and it’s given that troublemaker Juran something to make a fuss about. Though I’ve seen his kind before and if there wasn’t a fence and curfew, it’d be something else he’d be complaining about. Rotten kids.”

Rolth give the clerk Yesia’s ledgers and records (smart move getting Lukran to go over these for you.) Lukran studies them for a bit, including the ledger that Shelian gave you.

“Hmmm. Most unusual. Most unusual indeed. It looks like… it looks like some of these records have been altered. Yes, there seem to be a number of … it looks like liontaurs that died, but their official death records are missing.”

DC 14 Intelligence Check or DC 14 Linguistics - Highlight to display spoiler: {You find a way to read the altered documents (grind up some powder and press it into the depressions left by the pen, rub with charcoal, or some other clever method) The names are all common Liontaur names, there are about 7 records that have all had their notices altered or rubbed out blank.}

Sense Motive DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {Lukran is very compliant. He’s also still terrified of Rolth.}

You’ll have been here about 10-20 minutes with Lukran. You’ve also found out about all you can from him.

(Just to clarify, use of the Intimidation Skill if fine. The skill technically takes time to effect and is well outlined in the Pathfinder rules. There are also consequences to its use. It’s fairly common behavior in minotaur society.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+4=8 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+4=14 ;
Monday August 5th, 2019 2:34:36 PM
[ooc: I'm sorry about my missed post. I thought I posted on Friday, but apparently it never actually submitted. ignore the first 2 dice rolls on the roller, they were sense motive checks from that previous post.]

Elyas takes a look at the documents, but is unable to learn anything new other than what was shared by Lukran (intelligence check = 8)

He notices Lukran's willingness to comply, but doesn't have anything much to say about it for now
Sense motive = 14

Well, it sounds like it may be time to go speak to some of the Liontaurs and hear their side of the story. if this killing was related to a cover-up of Liontaur deaths, perhaps speaking to them could help us uncover how these missing names came to die.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday August 5th, 2019 7:53:20 PM
Covering up deaths of Liontaurs, wonder if they had anything else in common. Angus ponders

Who would benefit from certain Liontaurs "disappearing"? Angus asks the group

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+1=6 ; d20+6=22 ;
Monday August 5th, 2019 10:04:14 PM
(Rolls : intelligence = 6, sense motive = 22)

"These windows are damaged," Kiwina says. "I don't think they were opened from the inside, but forced from the outside. And perhaps Lukran should take a closer look at the records on Yesia's desk. I do not know if we have the skill to understand the alterations or follow the notes."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+1=15 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+11=19 ;
Monday August 5th, 2019 10:29:45 PM
(INT check = 14, success!)
(Sense motive = 24, success!)

Rolth feels satisfied that he has done enough to mollify Lukran, and is glad of his assistance. If he is still a bit scared of Rolth or other liontaurs, well, that will be a work of longer duration to cure. "Good work, Lutran, figuring out how to make out those altered records! Please do continue looking for such clues,as I believe they are important to both solving these crimes and helping the minotaurs and liontaurs get over their mutual suspicion, to the benefit of all."

He thinks, "Perhaps if we show how different taurs working together can accomplish great things, this will be a step in the right direction around here!"

Rolth agrees with Elyas' idea to go in search of Juran next. He will again keep a sharp eye out for followers and trouble on the way.

(Perception = 19)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=18 ; d20=15 ;
Tuesday August 6th, 2019 2:50:59 AM
(IntelligenceCheck=18, SenseMotive=15)
Tsak is intrigued. Something is happening here right under people's noses. Whoever is up to something seems confident and somewhat brash. And obviously not afraid of hurting people. Not something the Petals haven't seen before, but they will have to keep the local populace onside or things could get out of hand very quickly.
He takes up position on point as they make their way to see Juran.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=26 ;
Tuesday August 6th, 2019 7:14:05 AM
Kiwina's comment perks up Falco. He glances at the windows and other altered or damaged items thinking. That done he steps outside to look at the window for any sign of claw or hoof marks on the wall.
The assumption is a taur would have trouble getting though a window and make scratch or dent thigns. {Perception: 26}

{ooc: How big is the window? Could a liontaur, or other taur, actually make it though it w/o breaking things.}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistanc

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls:
Tuesday August 6th, 2019 11:00:21 AM
Mak stood guard outside the room with an ear to what was happening within. When he heard about the window he too thought it might be too small for one of the taur's to use as an entrance. Perhaps something else was happening here and those nasty goblins or others were trying to set the two communities against one another and then reap the rewards of a weakened town. Or maybe this Ranter fellow was trying to run off the liontaurs by inciting the minotuars to violence.

He'd share his thoughts once everyone was back together.

DM Mark - "Time to go speak to some of the Liontaurs."
Tuesday August 6th, 2019 9:05:55 PM
Kiwina notices that the windows have been damaged in a way that suggests they were forced open from the outside.

Falco can see that there were tracks beneath the window, and that care was taken to obscure the tracks. He does not see any particular damage to the wall.

Rolth is able to work with Lukran to identify seven names of people that were killed where steps were taken to remove records of their deaths. Lukran will say these seem to be lionatur names, though he is not familiar with any of these people.

The window here is large enough for a large creature to have squeezed through.

There is general agreement among the Petals to visit the liontaur community and seek out someone named Juran. Gadin says, ”I have some matters to attend to. Besides, it’ll probably go better for you with the liontaurs if I’m not with you. I’ll leave word with Lukran or Ranter about where you can reach me. You may want me with you if you go back to visit that family that lives near where Yesia was found. Or if you need to get into Yesia’s house.”

The Petals proceed down the street toward the liontaur community. You notice that there seem to be more guards near the wooden fence that separates Greenfell proper from where the liontaurs live. As you pass the fence, you see some flyers posted. They simply read, “The Horned Skull is watching.” Angus recognizes a symbol on the flyer matches one he saw on a flyer that was on Lukran’s desk.

Passing into the liontaur community, you are met with some greetings and some stares. They don’t get too many of the smaller folk though here, and noone has seen anyone that looks like Falco before. But people here are polite. You also see a few minotaur guards here wearing the Greenfell livery. The liontaur community is a bit cramped, though not much worse than Greenfell proper. It is, however, noticeable that those living seem to be poorer that in the rest of Greenfell.

Asking around for Juran, you are directed to a small, simple hovel. There are no windows. You knock on the door and a liontaur opens it. You can see inside. It is small - four walls, a door, a bedroll in the corner, a fireplace against one wall. The liontaur before you is young and a bit disheveled.

”Yeah? What do you want?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+9=13 ;
Tuesday August 6th, 2019 9:53:11 PM
Rolth will step to the fore. In the language of the liontaurs, he says, Highlight to display spoiler: {"Brother, we are here because the liontaurs and minotaurs are not getting along. This is against Domi's will, and we have come to try to help. We would like to talk to you, to see if we can find a way to bridge the gap between the taurs, and have everytaur be better off."} He continues in Common, "Will you help us in our quest to make things better for all here? Right guys, we need his information to help us?"

(Diplomacy = 13, or 14 if he values Domi. Happy to have help from the other Petals!)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=22 ; d20+8=27 ;
Tuesday August 6th, 2019 10:01:49 PM
Angus keeps an eye out for more of the Horned Skull flyers and where they are positioned.

(Perception = 22)

{Is there a picture of a horned skull on the flyers and if so, what manner of beast/man does it resemble?}

Angus tries to remember if he has heard of the Horned Skull before...

(Knowledge Local = 27)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+15=31 ; d20+1=8 ;
Tuesday August 6th, 2019 10:27:21 PM
(If Kiwina can look for tracks outside the window before the group heads to the liontaur enclosure, then his survival roll is 31. If not, then ignore the roll.)

Kiwina tries to help Rolth speak to the liontaurs. "You know centaurs have no love for minotaurs, but I am here to help them because doing so will help others as well." (diplomacy = 8 to aid Rolth)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=12 ;
Wednesday August 7th, 2019 5:50:29 AM
(Diplomacy=12 to aid Rolth)

Tsak wanders who the 'horned skull' are and who they are watching. If an opportunity arises he will put the question to Juran.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday August 7th, 2019 7:33:35 AM
As they walk Falco quietly talks to Rolth and Kiwina.

"Rolth, if you were to squeeze through that window would your claws leave marks on the wood? I will admit to never seeing a liontaur climb though a window but I would think there would be a mark. Kiwina, I would think the same for a centaur with their hard hooves."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistanc

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=3 ;
Wednesday August 7th, 2019 10:48:23 AM
Elyas tries to butt in to help Rolth speak with the Liontaur, but he doesn't really know what to say and ends up just standing there awkwardly waiting for a good opportunity to say something helpful. (diplomacy = 3)

DM Mark - "Right guys, we need his information to help us?"
Wednesday August 7th, 2019 11:51:40 PM
Falco wonder aloud if a liontaur could move through the window without leaving a mark.
Rolth tells Juran in the liontaur language that the strife between liontaurs and minotaurs is against Domi’s will. Then Rolth speaks in common, and quickly realizes that Juran does not speak common.
Kiwina chimes in as well (does he speak Taur? I couldn’t find languages in his sheet.)
Elyas tries to help, as does Tzak. Both earn quizical looks if they do not speak Taur.
Angus looks at the flyers from the Horned Skull. There is a stylized bovine skull with large horns on the flyer. He recalls that there was a similar symbol on that picnic flyer that

(Before you left, Kiwina was only able to tell that someone had deliberately covered any tracks outside the window to Yesia’s and Lukran’s office window. The window is wide enough for a large creature to squeeze through.)

Juran replies to Rolth in the more general Taur language. Highlight to display spoiler: {Domi? Bah, Domi has forgotten his children here. Bridge a gap? The minotaurs only understand might, and they’ll fight to keep things separate. Approaching them with anything else is a fool’s errand. If you’re just here seeking peace you’re wasting your time!}

Sense Motive 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {Your attempts at Diplomacy seem not to have been successful with Juran. (Also, attempts to aid another are DC 10.)}

You seem to have caught the attention of a number of liontaurs. They look, seemingly curious about what is going on at Juran’s house.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=19 ;
Thursday August 8th, 2019 12:33:28 AM
(Roll: sense motive = 19)

Kiwina understands Tauric, and is unhaopy with what Juran said. After telling the others what Juran said, he asks, in Tauric, "What are you here seeking? According to the minotaurs, it sounds like only to cause trouble."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=11 ; d20+9=13 ;
Thursday August 8th, 2019 6:55:05 AM
Rolth looks around to see whether the other liontaurs seems threatening or we are being stalked.

(Perception = 11)

More for the other gathering liontaurs than for Juran , Rolth continues, "Domi has many aspects, and the fact that we are here shows that he has not forgotten. Do you not see these Marks of Domi upon my arms? Have you not heard of the Eight Petaled Rose, blessed by Domi to win the Taurnament of Roses? Perhaps it is true that some Minotaurs only understand might, but the same can be said for some of us liontaurs back home. But not all, either there or here. Do you know that you are suspected of your own mischief here? Good Kiwina has asked a good question, namely, ‘why are you here?’ If the circumstances seem so unsuitable to you? And what have you done to make the situation better? Let’s hear your side of the story, so that we might seek a just solution and stop the killings."

(Diplomacy = 13)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday August 8th, 2019 7:05:41 AM
Angus thinks the Petals will need to find out more about this Horned Skull group because he believes they are connected to the deaths of Yesia and the other Liontaurs.

[So its not just who benefits if these Liontaurs are gone, who benefits if Liontaurs and Minotaurs are at odds with each other, possibly fighting each other, disrupting Taur society?

When he is able to do so without others around, he tells the rest of the Petals.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 8th, 2019 7:25:17 AM
(OOC Tsak speaks liontaur)
Tsak cocks his head to the side, was his pronunciation that bad? He decides to leave the speechifying to Rolth and Kiwina, that normally works best anyway.

He takes a few steps away from the group so as to be able to see both Juran and also the other liontaurs who are looking on.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=26 ;
Thursday August 8th, 2019 9:24:49 AM
Eventunally Falco mentally shrugs and moves on from the idea that the murder might not have been working by a taur at all. Lack of marks form claws or hooves may not be as important as ht first thought.

Taking advantage of his small size Falco just waits and watches what is going on around the group. {Perception: 26 - watching the liontaur for any unusual behaviors}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistanc

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9 To Hit, 1d8+13 Dam. ea. Rolls: d20+1=21 ;
Thursday August 8th, 2019 9:55:39 AM
OOC: I wrote a post, but it seems I never hit submit. Mak was trying to aid Rolth, so that's a natural 20 wasted. Ignore the roll above. ION, I'm going into the hospital tomorrow for a routine checkup and afterwards will be on vacation for a week. If someone could take over Mak for the week that would be great.

Mak kept to one side and out of the way as he listened to what was being said.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=13 ;
Thursday August 8th, 2019 9:56:02 AM
Elyas moves back away from the conversation and lets Rolth handle it. he moves back a bit into the crowd that is gathering to see if he can find someone more willing to have a chat with another being not from this island. when he finds someone willing to talk, he asks "What is this symbol I see on banners and signs around here of a horned beast man? I have not seen the symbol before, what does it represent?"

[diplomacy to gather information: 13

DM Mark - "What is this symbol?"
Thursday August 8th, 2019 11:41:47 PM
(As a point of clarification, all minotaurs, liontaurs and centaurs speak their own language and a more general Tauric language. Most here do not speak Common. The DM will assume in this case that someone in the party will translate the Tauric language if needed.)

Kiwina challenges Juran in what he said, and asks him why he’s here in Greenfell.
Rolth says to all there, "Domi has many aspects, and the fact that we are here shows that he has not forgotten. Do you not see these Marks of Domi upon my arms? Have you not heard of the Eight Petaled Rose, blessed by Domi to win the Taurnament of Roses? Perhaps it is true that some Minotaurs only understand might, but the same can be said for some of us liontaurs back home. But not all, either there or here. Do you know that you are suspected of your own mischief here? Good Kiwina has asked a good question, namely, ‘why are you here?’ If the circumstances seem so unsuitable to you? And what have you done to make the situation better? Let’s hear your side of the story, so that we might seek a just solution and stop the killings."
Angus wonders about the Horned Skull group, and who might benefit if liontaurs and minotaurs are at odds .
Tzak asks who the Horned Skull are. (I didn’t know he asked this aloud last time.) Tzak moves a bit back from the Petals and watches the crowd.
Elyas asks about the symbol on the flyers.
Falco also watches the crowd.
Mak listens.

As noted before, there are few minotaur guards here wearing the Greenfell livery.

As you engage the larger group in this liontaur community, there are a number of responses.
”Domi be blessed as he blesses us each day. He watches over my family, he does!”
“Nice tattoos. Are you a priest of Domi?”
“I sometimes fear that Domi has forgotten us. I wonder if we should even be here. There are some liontaurs that are missing - they probably back to Liontaur Isle.”
“You ask why we are here? Why shouldn’t we be!”
“I come here for a peaceful life for my family Sure we have some things to work through here, but at least we don’t have hell hounds to contend with!”
“Aye, no hell hounds is a pretty good reason!”
“We may not have hell hounds, but we do have mintotaurs that hound us.”
“It’s the minotaurs that cause trouble for us. We’re just here to make a life for ourselves.”
“No, that’s where you’re wrong. The minotaurs I know are good folk. It’s the ones in that Horned Skull group that cause trouble.”
“Yeah, what kinda jerks use a skull as a symbol?”
“Domi calls us to resolve our differences peacefully. Maybe that’s why we need to be here.”
“Yeah - tell that to those Horned Skull jerks!”
“Stop the killings? What killings?”
“Wait - who was killed? Was it a Kaleb or a Kuleb or whatever they call that thing?”

The minotaur guards look uneasily at the liontaurs and the Petals.

Juran remains quiet. Sense Motive DC 14Highlight to display spoiler: { Juran is carefully watching the liontaurs, the Petals and the minotaur guards.}

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=15 ;
Friday August 9th, 2019 12:21:06 AM
(Roll: sense motive = 15)

Kiwina watches Juran. To the crowd he says, "I didn't catch the names, but have about a half dozen of you gone missing over the past few months?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Friday August 9th, 2019 6:35:56 AM
Rolth expresses his thanks for the compliment on his tattoos and responds, "No, I am not a priest of Domi, although I do hope to one day be his shaman among our people. For now, though, I wander the isles in his service, seeking to unite all taurs through acts of good. That is what brings us here, at the Duke's request. We think that taurs of all kinds are being murdered here, including seven liontaurs, as my centaur friend Kiwina here just said. What more can you tell us about this Horned Skull group, its founding, and its leaders? And what is a kaleb or kuleb?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Friday August 9th, 2019 11:16:02 AM
Falco makes a mental note to keep an eye out for the horned skull symbol. He is about to speak but Rolth manages to cover what he wanted to say so again he waits to see what happens next.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=23 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=27 ;
Friday August 9th, 2019 3:38:45 PM
Elyas also picks up on the mention of a kaleb/kuleb. he tries to think if he has heard of anything with that name:
knowledge Arcana: 23
knowledge Local: 8 (natural 1)
knowledge Nature: 11
knowledge Religion: 27 (natural 20)

[ooc: not sure how you want to handle something like this normally. trying to match a name of something to various fields of knowledge. should I roll individually like this, roll once with a straight d20 and give you my knowledge modifiers for you to apply the right one, or just say that I'm tryign to remember the name and let you give me a type of check and DC in the next GM post to view a spoiler?]

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20=20 ;
Friday August 9th, 2019 7:02:08 PM
Angus tries to remember if he has heard anything about kaleb or kuleb?

(Knowledge local d20 + 8) = 28

Mak (sub by Steve) d20+4=16 ;
Friday August 9th, 2019 7:18:19 PM
Mak watches the crowd while the others do the talking, looking for odd reactions to the conversation or any threatening moves. (perception = 16)

DM Mark - "...seeking to unite all taurs through acts of good. "
Friday August 9th, 2019 7:21:54 PM
Kiwina watches Juran as he asks if about a half dozen liontaurs have gone missing.
Rolth shares his hopes for taur unity. He mentions murders of taurs, mostly liontaurs, asks about the Horned Skull and what a kaleb or kuleb is.
Falco watches and waits.
Elyas recalls an obscure religious text relating to mintoaurs practicing some sort of honor duel called a Kayleb, but he doesn’t know much more than that.
Angus has heard that a Kayleb is an ordered combat is often used to settle disputes, where honor demands resolution. The fight is usually involves some sort of referee or arbiter. It can result in death, but usually does not.
Mak watches and can tell this is not going well...

More liontaurs seem to be coming forward now even as a few scurry away.

”Horned Skull? Oooo, they’re bad ones, no doubt about it.”
”It’s called a Kayleb I think. Some stupid minotaur thing. I think they just use it as an excuse to fight.”
“Unite the taurs? Would that it were possible. Tell that to Ranter!”
“At least we don’t have any centaurs here stirring up trouble. Oops, except for that one. Uh sorry...”
“Yeah - whose side are you guy on anyway?”
“Murders? What’s this talk about murders? Are you saying those missing have been killed?”
“Murders? That would explain those that have gone missing!”
“Hey, how come one of you has a cat?”

Finally, in a loud voice Juran steps forward and yells, ”ENOUGH TALK!”. He stabs his finger in the air, pointing toward the two minotaur guards across the way. ”THERE’S your problem! Several of our people HAVE been murdered, but THEY don’t want you to know. THEY represent the authority that would grind us under their heels! THEY represent the hatred that fuels the Horned Skull! THEY are the problem, and until we deal with them our people will keep getting killed! WHO’S WITH ME?”

The tone of the crowd has shifted. You don’t need any sense motive skills to know that things are about to erupt here. Any children have been shepherded out of the area, and the more peaceable liontaurs have left. Some others have quietly arrived. Some carry daggers or improvised clubs, while others reach down to pick up rocks. And all have claws and teeth.

The guards ready their spears, fear and resolve in their eyes.

There about a dozen liontaurs near the Petals and Juran, and they are focused on the two minotaur guards about 30 feet away.

What now?

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=14 ; d20+12=14 ;
Friday August 9th, 2019 7:33:35 PM
While this seems to perfect for Juran, (Sense Motive on Juran) there is little time to do much about that right now. Angus looks to Rolth to see if he/Angus can help diffuse the situation. Angus looks for a place to hide (stealth)

(Sense Motive = 14, Stealth = 14)

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | MW Shortsword , +10 To Hit, 1d6+3 Dam. Rolls:
Friday August 9th, 2019 10:41:03 PM
OOC: Sorry. Had a chance to see this and thought Mak would do something stupid.

Mak stepped forward and called to Juran. “Enough, this bickering has to end. Juran I challenge thee to a Kayleb.” He followed up by drawing his short sword and pointing it at the fair to emphasize his statement.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday August 9th, 2019 11:53:20 PM
Typical thinks Tsak, there's always the 'them' and 'they're' always the problem. Quick hit 'em with a stick, as if that will solve anything. How stupid? He raises an eyebrow as Mak makes his move, but remains quiet. Outwardly calm Tsak moves to alert mode, taking note of who is around him, where the dangers are and what is the best position for the Petals to be when everything turns to brot*.

(*Low Dwarvish - describes Dwarven bread of a certain type. It'll keep you alive whilst it breaks all your teeth and forces your stomach and gut to previously unknown extremes in a futile effort to digest it before, as a final indignity, you are forced to excrete it to find it in much the same state as you ingested it!)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=20 ;
Saturday August 10th, 2019 2:24:16 PM
Rolth gapes at Mak's audacity, but then realizes the brilliance of the maneuver, and chimes in to distract the other liontaurs while the challenge gets resolved. "My liontaur brothers, it is apparently true that some of of our kind have been murdered. But so have some minotaurs been murdered. So your anger is misplaced. I think that someone is trying to turn our communities against one another, and playing off of our suspicions to trick us. So let us not act in haste and anger, but rather seek true justice, as Domi would do, once we find out who is manipulating events and setting taur against taur. Who is with me?"

As he says this, he moves between the guards and the bulk of the liontaurs, and keeps an eye on both groups.

Diplomacy = 20

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None
Sunday August 11th, 2019 11:46:00 AM
Kiwina quickly creates water in the air above Juran (and also Mak if he's close enough). (standard action, 2 gallons of water)

"Before you go getting yourself killed, how about tell us what we need to know about Ranter? What we need to hear that minotaurs might not be willing to say."

Juran now has several things to think about other than the minotaur guards. Let's hope Rolth can talk sense into him.

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Memorized:
* Ranger -- magic fang
* Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 more spell today
Storm Burst (Sp): 0/6 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+6=26 ;
Monday August 12th, 2019 7:23:04 AM
Falco quickly snaps out of his reprieve at what is going on. He quickly moves beside Rolth, between the groups with his bow held casually.

"That is enough! Just because your big doesn't mean you need to use brawn on everything. Now you force a little owl man to get between you! Feel stupid yet? Calm down or it will be embarrassing when a little owl man is forced to put you down.."

{Diplomacy: 26} I guess I am aiding since typing after Rolth.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistanc

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=11 ;
Monday August 12th, 2019 9:51:11 AM
OK, let's everyone just calm down! this doesn't have to become a battle. let us do our jobs and get to the bottom of these disappearances. peacefully!

diplomacy to aid = 11

Elyas looks around nervously at the growing unease in the crowd and hopes that things simmer down before the petals find themselves right in the middle of a riot. he brings spells to mind, hoping that he won't have to use them. he looks around for some good anchor points for a web spell just in case he can use one to slow down some angry 'taurs

DM Mark - "Juran I challenge thee to a Kayleb."
Monday August 12th, 2019 5:00:55 PM
Angus can tell that Juran is fired up and looking to turn the crowd against the two minotaur guards there. Angus tries to hide here, but he finds that he has neither cover nor concealment so he is not in a position where he is not being observed.
Mak steps forward as he says, ““Enough, this bickering has to end. Juran I challenge thee to a Kayleb.” Then he draws a short sword.
Tzak quietly waits as he sizes up the situation around him.
Rolth tells the small mob of minotaurs that someone is trying to turn liontaurs and minotaurs against each other. He calls for peace as he places himself between the liontaurs and the guards.
Falco does likewise.
Kiwina creates water above Juran and asks him about Ranter.
Elyas calls for peace as he looks for good anchor points for a Web spell should it be needed.

The sodden Juran says, “Kayleb? Ha! You would invoke a minotaur tradition? And for what? No sir, I am not interested in a Kayleb! And the time for talk is done.” It seems that dropping some water on Juran did little to dampen his spirits.

The two guards address the Petals. “We represent the Duke’s authority here. You lot say that you are here on the Dukes business? If that is true, then you will help us arrest this rabble rouser Juran for inciting an attack on Ranter’s guards!” The guards ready to defend themselves.

The crowd pauses for a moment, seemingly unwilling to attack Rolth and Falco. But only for a moment as they then push past the Rolth and Falco.

Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can tell that these liontaurs are not seasoned warriors. But they are pretty mad.}

All of you who are currently armed will be in a position to get in an attack of opportunity against a liontaur that moves past you if you wish. You have no way of knowing if they will take an attack of opportunity against a spellcaster, but they seem focused on the two minotaur guards.

(As for the web spell, people here will be generally spread out in about a 30’ diameter area, including the Petals and the guards. There are anchor points sufficient to cast a Web in this area. Elyas can choose to exclude the guards, Angus and Juran as they are at the edge of this. Elyas cannot exclude Rolth and Falco as they are squarely in the middle. Elyas has a 1 in 6 chance to excluding anyone else from his webbing.)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=20 ; d20+8=12 ;
Monday August 12th, 2019 7:26:14 PM
Angus looks about to make sure no one is creeping up on him and will also look to see who may attack so Angus is not surprised.

(sense motive = 20; perception = 12)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=15 ; d20+3=12 ;
Monday August 12th, 2019 8:12:53 PM
(Sense Motive=15 Pass, Intimidate=12)

Tsak draws his crossbow and aims it squarely at Juran.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+1=10 ; d20+4=6 ;
Monday August 12th, 2019 9:02:35 PM
Rolth looks coldly at the minotaurs when they suggest that they represent the Duke's authority here. "I do not think that the Duke would use his authority to divide taur from taur. He has in fact hosted us in his keep, and not treated us like second class citizens just because of our race." He swings his glare to Juran and the rabble. "Neither will we tolerate such uncivilized behavior, which is unbecoming of a liontaur or any taur for that matter. So I will not arrest you, but I will restrain you that we might have a proper discussion with this Ranter fellow."

With that, Rolth will toss his Sargrass net at Ranter, hoping to restrain him. If Juran tries to move away, he will context him with strength. He has a little trouble though, being unfamiliar with this whole net thing. Hopefully the web will be a better restraint!

Ranged touch attack (non-proficient) with the net = 10
Strength check = 6

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=6 ;
Monday August 12th, 2019 9:11:12 PM
Since Kiwina is not armed (he just cast a spell), he prepares to use his storm burst on Juran as soon as Juran makes a move for the guards. "Juran! You may outfight two guards, but not an island's worth."

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Storm Burst (Sp): As a standard action, you can create a storm burst targeting any foe within 30 feet as a ranged touch attack. The storm burst deals 1d6 points of nonlethal damage + 1 point for every two cleric levels you possess. In addition, the target is buffeted by winds and rain, causing it to take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round.

ranged touch = 6 to hit if needed, but at least he's tried the ability now

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Memorized:
* Ranger -- magic fang
* Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 more spell today
Storm Burst (Sp): 0/6 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday August 13th, 2019 7:05:37 AM
"Don't use deadly force! For gods sake what is wrong with everyone."

Falco's voice is raising as he speaks.

"For god sakes we might have been able to stop this with a spell! Now probably not."

Even knowing it won't likely work Falco tries casting Hold Person (DC15) on Juran.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Hold Person DC15 / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistanc

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday August 13th, 2019 10:32:37 AM
Sorry friends Elyas says quietly as he releases a web spell. Everyone needs to just calm down

the web materializes, spreading from the sides of several of the buildings around the square. the web is centered on Juran, as Elyas wishes to neutralize him first. it also catches several petals. Elyas regrets having to snare some of his friends, but hopes they will forgive him for this. things were starting to get out of hand, and this was the best chance Elyas saw to stop things before anyone was seriously wounded

DM Mark - "Everyone needs to just calm down." d20+1=17 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d20+3=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ;
Tuesday August 13th, 2019 7:07:59 PM
Angus makes sure noone is sneaking up behind him.
Tzak points a loaded crossbow at Juran.
Rolth has harsh words for both the minotaur guards and for Juran. Then Rolth throws a net on Juran, but the net barely misses.
Kiwina tries to hit Juran with a Stormburst, and while it misses the liontaur it does provide an impressive burst of wind and rain near him. Then he warns Juran that he cannot fight all the guards on the island. (For future reference, Kiwina is always armed because his hooves grant him a natural weapon attack.)
Falco tells everyone not to use deadly force, and attempts to hold Juran with a spell. But once again, Juran avoids the effect.
Elyas however puts an end to the matter with a large web spell.

Strands of grey material start at Juran’s locations and shoot out in all directions until a sticky grey mass fills the area. It catches everyone except for two liontaurs, the two minotaur guards and Elyas (who I presume placed himself so he would not be enveloped.)

The guards say, ”Good work there wizard! You’ve immobilized Juran and these others.
Wizard, er, what’s your name? Can you release these people from this webbing one at a time?”

“Juran, you’re under arrest for inciting violence against a town guard. As for the rest of you lot - you are not under arrest. No actual harm came from you following Juran’s direction. At least not yet, so see that you don’t take any further actions that will change that.”

The two non-bound liontaurs drop the clubs they were holding and flee, clearly scared as they glance between Elyas and the guards.

Some in the webbing struggle but either make minimal headway or only manage to get themselves more entangled. A few seem to be standing stock still. Interestingly, as this provides cover, Angus could now try to use stealth to hide.

Sense Motive DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {From the sounds you hear, most of the ones in the webbing are scared.}

Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see the guards are pretty shaken up, but are trying not to show it.}

Knowledge Nobility DC 15 OR Knowledge Local DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that these guards represent the local authority here and seem to be acting within their authority. You know that, whatever his motivations, Juran’s behavior is likely an arrestable offence, and that the others could also be subject to arrest.}

Mak (BatMark subbing for James) d20+11=31 ; d20+11=30 ; 3d8+36=47 ;
Tuesday August 13th, 2019 7:10:19 PM
Mak has enough soldier left in him to realize that his intimidation gambit has failed, and the correlation of forces here is not in the Petals' favor if things turn lethal. He drops his shortsword and pulls out his bow, readying a precise shot if anyone attempts to use lethal force on one of the Petals.

To hit = 31 crit! (confirmed with a 30), Damage = 47hp

Mak (BatMark subbing for James) d20=19 ; d20+2=18 ;
Tuesday August 13th, 2019 7:22:18 PM
Mak is glad to see that the threat of this combat is over--he's seen enough senseless bloodshed for one lifetime or three. He lowers his bow without firing. "You lot, and I mean all of you, minotaur and liontaur alike, are lucky this went no further. There is nothing to be gained from such hatred, and you might think about actually talking about your differences before a bunch of you get yourselves killed. I hope you liontaurs have learned a bit about how things can go when you let your emotions rule you. Scatter off while you can, before the law gets heavy on your heads. And you minotaurs are lucky to walking out of here alive, and I can see in your eyes that you know it. Life is simple, shape up or die. That's not a threat, just a prediction based on long experience." He winces in pain as he twists a hip to look around at all of them...

Sense motive = 19, success!
Knowledge local = 18, success!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+9=12 ;
Tuesday August 13th, 2019 7:35:26 PM
"Yes, let us free ourselves from these bonds and accompany the prisoner Juran back to see Ranter, and from there what the Duke's justice requires. I suspect that there is more to be gained from talking than from a race war between cousins..."

He tries to get free of the webbing, without success initially. He may get angry about this if it goes on too long :)

CM roll to escape = 12

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 0/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/16 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/3 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=22 ;
Tuesday August 13th, 2019 7:52:54 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 22)

Kiwina waits until he is released from the web, then keeps an eye on each liontaur as they are released. Hopefully they are ready to get out of the immediate area without further trouble.

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Memorized:
* Ranger -- magic fang
* Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 more spell today
Storm Burst (Sp): 1/6 used

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+12=25 ; d20+8=26 ;
Tuesday August 13th, 2019 10:52:09 PM
Angus does attempt to hide in case the situation goes sideways but while he remains on guard, he will be happy not to engage angry townsfolk in battle.

(Stealth = 25, knowledge local = 26)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=6 ;
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 6:31:42 AM
(SenseMotive=6 Fail)

Tsak stands still and waits for the webbing to release. Once free he will put his crossbow away and follow the guards to see what happens between Juran and Ranter.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 10:15:07 AM
Falco sighs when his spell fails and he quietly whispers a sarcastic thank you to the warper-sar. Beyond that he waits, holding his bow, and trapped in a web. Feathers and web do not mix well.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistanc

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+4=23 ; d20+7=12 ;
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 10:56:53 AM
Elyas walks over to the guards and speaks quietly with them about what to do next.
Hello! my name is Elyas, one of the members of the Eight Petaled Rose. I'm glad you lot showed up, but let's see what we can do to diffuse this situation and not let it blwo back up on us

he looks into the web as far as he can to get a guage for how people are reacting. (sense motive = 23!)
he also knows the guards are trying their best to do their job and that there is cause for Juran to be arrested. (know local = 12)

I don't think these folk will be much of a problem. most of them sound more scared than angry. I think a little show of force was enough to dissuade anything too rash. unfortunately, I do not have a way to release the web slowly. it's not exactly a .... precise... spell.

Elyas pulls out his small ornate dagger
Cutting our way through the web will take a while, but is the only way to get through only a portion of the web. a flaming weapon would make it much faster, but I don't have one. or, if you think you can get in and arrest Juran quickly I can dismiss the entire web in an instant. I recommend that second option, as I don't think the crowd is in much of a mood to fight. worst case scenario I can just drop another web if people don't disperse quietly...

DM Mark - "Life is simple, shape up or die." d100=15 ; d20=4 ; d20=10 ;
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 12:01:47 PM
Mak tells everyone to calm down, and that life is simple - shape up or die.
Rolth struggles against the webbing, calling to be let out.
Elyas discusses the situation with the guards, and dispels the webbing at their request.
Angus uses the webbing to hide, and once it’s released he blends into the shadows near a wall.
With the webbing gone, Kiwina keeps a sharp eye on the freed liontaurs.
Tzak puts away his crossbow, and his cat stops it’s mewling and starts licking its fur as it huddles by his side. His big cat was not happy being caught up in the sticky mass!
Falco likewise smoothes his ruffled feathers as the webbing disappears.

Once the webbing disappears, it’s easy to see that the fight has gone out of this group of lointaurs. Some are rather terrified in fact, and look warily at Kiwina, Falco, and especially Elyas. In Taur, you hear,
“By Domi’s teeth, the guards are using wizards now!”
“Yeah, I’m not messing with them.”
“We’re...we’re sorry.”
“We're living in a dictatorship! A self-perpetuating autocracy, in which the working classes…”
“Oh, there you go, bringing class into it again.”
“Well, that's what it's all about! If only people would--”
“Shuddup. Let’s just get outta here.”
Most don’t speak and pull back from the scene, as a few quietly watch.

Juran looks ready to run, but seeing the Petals and the guards he seems to come to the conclusion that would be futile. He continues to rant about injustice and murders and the need to rise up, calling for liontaurs to join him!. The guards bind his hands and hobble his legs so he cannot run. Then they gag him to shut him up. “Inciting violence against a guard. You’ve pushed it too far this time Juran.”

Turning to the Petals, they say, ”You want to see Ranter? Good. We’ll need you to come with us anyway to bear witness to what happened here. You did well, and are a credit to Greenfell. You might even make good guards.”

“Ha, now that would be something - a liontaur guard!”

Do you accompany the guards and their prisioner?

If so, the liontaurs seem to be silently watching you all as you go. Once you get past the wooden fence, Gadin rejoins your group, and notices a hobbled and gagged prisioner.

He asks the Petals, ”Uh oh. What happened? Who’s that?”

DM Mark - Hero Point
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 3:34:17 PM
Also everyone take one Hero Point for a peaceful resolution of the liontaur conflict!

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=21 ;
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 5:15:45 PM
Angus follows the group, leaving the shadows after putting away his weapons. He keeps his eyes searching to see if anyone is watching them too closely.

(Perception = 21)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=18 ; d20+6=19 ;
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 7:48:21 PM
Kiwina hangs back a bit as the group leaves, wanting a better look at the conditions the liontaurs live in. He is trying to form his own opinion about the legitimacy of the liontaurs' grievance. (Perception = 18, sense motive = 19)

Before the group gets out of sight, though, he hurries to catch up.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=27 ;
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:07:40 PM
Rolth is willing to go along with the guards, figuring we can help sort out this mess. He also trails behind for a moment, and quietly says to the nearest liontaurs (in liontaur), [b]"Look, we're going to try to help, but cannot be picking unwinnable fights with the guards. Give us some time to try to sort this out."[/b} He then catches up to the others and falls in with the guards. He'll carefully steer the conversation around to try to get some useful information about them, without provoking suspicion. He'll try to find out things like how long Ranter has been in charge, who appointed him, when the murders started to happen, how long the Horned Society has been active in town, and any other such clues and tidbits.

(Diplomacy = 27)

Mak (BatMark subbing for James) d20+4=7 ;
Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:13:19 PM
Mak looks about, wonders how he fell into this anarcho-syndicalist commune, and hobbles off after the others with only a small grimace of agony. He sure could use a drink, but now is probably not the time...likely to start an argument, or at least a contradiction.

He'll keep an eye out for trouble on the way, although the stiffness in his leg is a powerful distraction.

(Perception = 7)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 15th, 2019 4:59:59 AM
Tsak quickly stifles a laugh at Esmerelda's predicament as her glare passes over him in the midst of her cleaning.

He joins in with the body of the Petals following the guards, calling the feline to come.
She can finish her ablutions elsewhere.

The half-orc makes sure to give Elyas and Mak gestures of thanks for their handling of the situation.
He tries not to stare looking for Angus, sure that he's lurking somewhere nearby.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday August 15th, 2019 7:12:26 AM
As they walk Falco is deep in thought and after a moment speaks.

"Petals, despite the peaceful resolution I do not think that wen't well. Something is wrong with the segragation in this area, honestly I think we would normally be on the side of the liontaur. Lets insure this fellow is treated fairly, he did incite violence but it appears he and the others have been provoked for soem time."

He pauses for a moment thinking.

"Sadly we may need to push this all the way to the Duke, lets just hope he is fair as he has seemed to date."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

DM Mark - "Give us some time to try to sort this out." d20=9 ;
Thursday August 15th, 2019 8:54:36 PM
Rolth lags back a bit to offer a quick explanation to the liontaurs there. They regard him warily.
Kiwina also lags back a bit to assess the conditions the liontaurs living in here. He can see the space they have been allocated is somewhat of a cramped area bordering Greenfell proper and a cliff face. While it’s not a lot worse than the rest of Greenfell, it is worse and it is noticeable that those living here are poorer than in Greenfell.
Angus and Mak follow along, keeping a sharp eye out.
Tzak follows along with his big cat trotting behind him.
Falco says, "Petals, despite the peaceful resolution I do not think that went well. Something is wrong with the segregation in this area, honestly I think we would normally be on the side of the liontaur. Lets insure this fellow is treated fairly, he did incite violence but it appears he and the others have been provoked for some time. Sadly we may need to push this all the way to the Duke, lets just hope he is fair as he has seemed to date."

As you walk, the guards respond to Falco’s statement. ”No offence to you Rolth or the rest of you folk, but we didn’t ask the liontaurs to be here. They came of their own accord, and they have been allocated space. The Horned Skull would have them all shipped out on the next boat to Liontaur Isle. While I don’t agree with that approach, people like Juran here don’t really help the situation much. And carrying on about murders is just stirring people up.” The guards don’t seem to want to answer Rolth’s questions, however, simply telling him they work for Ranter, and he can answer their questions about Ranter and the town.

Gadin will tell you, ”I know you wanted to speak to the family that lived in the house next to where Yesia died to see if they recall anything. I checked, and they are back in their house now if you still want to talk to them. Maybe they saw or heard something that would help.”

Eventually you return to the large building that housed the office of Yesia and Lukran. The guards carry Juran around back to a holding cell consisting of stone walls, narrow windows and a metal-bound door. Juran is unbound and the gag is removed and he is grumbling and complaining that now you see the violence inherent in the system. He is placed in the cell and a guard is posted. They eventually lead you back into the building, but you head down a different hall, away from Yesia’s office and to a larger office. You are all led into Rantur’s office.

He sits behind a large desk covered in papers. He looks up from a report he seems to be writing.

The guards do their best to explain what happened - they were on patrol, they came across the Petals talking to Juran, and Juran managed to incite the crown to attack the guards. They note that it was the Petals that protected the guards and stopped the conflict peaceably.

Gadin introduces himself to Ranter who seems to know him. Gadin seems proud to be standing with you as the guards paint you as heroes.

Ranter says to the Petals, ”Well, you are to be commended for your actions. I am told you are investigating things on the Duke’s authority. What have you found so far? Are you getting the information and help you need?”

Mak (BatMark subbing for James) d20+4=20 ;
Thursday August 15th, 2019 9:32:24 PM
Mak lets the others do the talking while he checks the place out. Any of those Horned Society flyers around here? Or other links to things we've seen along the way?

(Perception = 20)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+7=10 ;
Thursday August 15th, 2019 9:41:27 PM
Rolth is a bit suspicious of this Ranter fellow, so he is not immediately forthcoming about everything that we have learned. "Well, we're just getting started, so not too much to report yet. Looks like Yesia was killed to cover up something about the other recent murders hereabouts, but I couldn't say why yet. She fought back against her killers, for all the good it did. Speaking of fighting, where does one go to get some healing around here? Just in case we run into trouble ourselves. And what's the story on the Horned Society? What are they about and how long have they been active here? Not a group we're familiar with." Rolth will watch Ranter carefully during all this to see whether what emotions these various questions might bring to his face.

(Sense motive = 10)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=9 ;
Thursday August 15th, 2019 10:36:10 PM
Angus is very suspicious of Ranter

(Sense Motive = 9)

However, he often has a hard time reading expressions from certain people

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=11 ;
Thursday August 15th, 2019 11:40:09 PM
On the way to see Ranter, Kiwina says, "Falco, I think the guards showed restraint." It doesn't really address what Falco said, but he recognizes that the guards did well in trying circumstances. He also recalls that the liontaurs involved in the attack were not those present when the Petals started talking to Juran. Some had left, others had arrived. "And I'm not sure the attack wouldn't have happened anyway."

Kiwina lets the others do the talking with Ranter, for now. He is interested in one of the things Rolth asked the guards -- how long has Ranter been in his position. Also, who determined the liontaurs' accomodations. But for now, he tries to guess Ranter's personal opinion of the situation with the wemics (sense motive = 11).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Friday August 16th, 2019 7:23:29 AM
Falco considers it may have been an inevitable attack but is sitll unconvinced. Someone is manipulating people I am sure.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Elyas (Steve subbing for Ben) d20+6=10
Friday August 16th, 2019 11:44:55 AM
Not wanting to stand out, Elyas stays quiet. While the others are talking, he studies the room. In particular, if he tries to see what Ranter is writing and in general how organized he is.

Perception = 10

DM Mark - Ranter d20+7=24 ; d20+7=22 ; d20=15 ; d20=17 ;
Saturday August 17th, 2019 12:01:33 AM
Rolth is not forthcoming about your investigation and does not fully answer Ranter’s question. He asks about where you can get some healing and about the Horned Society.
Angus is suspicious of Ranter (though it’s unclear why.)
Mak Keeps a sharp eye out for any Horned Skull flyers. He sees one that mentions a Horned Society Picnic being held in a couple weeks.
Kiwina listens.
Falco suspects someone is manipulating people.
Elyas eyes Ranter’s desk.

Several of you try to read Ranter, but find him a bit inscrutable.

Ranter’s desk seems to be an organized mess, more reflective of active work on too much paperwork than things being ignored. Elyas finds it hard to casually read what Ranter was working on, but it seems to be a report of sorts with names, dates and information in specific locations.

Ranter responds as he give you all a measured look. “Healing? You were all at the Temple speaking to Shelian. Was he unwilling to help you? You don’t look hurt though. The Horned Society? They are a local service club dedicated to providing social activities for minotaurs in Greenfell. Unless you were asking about the Horned Skull, which is a group that promotes minotaur values. They are a more recent group and can be a bit militant in their views, but so long as they don’t cause any trouble they will be tolerated. I would imagine there are minotaurs that are members of both groups.”

“I cannot say that I am pleased you are here investigating things. Gadin here is poking into matters best left to professionals, and likely stirring things up in the process. It speaks of a lack of confidence in our authority and work here.”

“But I am glad you came to see me, as it saves me chasing you down. Tell me, exactly what is it you believe you came here to investigate? As for Yesia’s death, yes, that is a matter of great concern. It is interesting that you arrived just after she was killed. Did you know Yesia? Whom are you seeking healing for? How long have you known Gadin here? You said you were here on the Duke’s authority, but do you have any letters or documentation from the Duke? Did you actually speak to the Duke about this? How long do you plan to be here in Greenfell? Where are you staying? What's up with the cat?”

Gadin remains silent and mostly stares at his feet.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday August 17th, 2019 7:30:59 AM
( Due to his background, Angus has a general distrust of authority. Of course, the more Ranter speaks, the deeper his suspicions of Ranter grow)

The sudden shift in tone and message from Ranter, only confirms Angus's suspicion. He decides to speak up for a change in order to poke Ranter.

"Promotes Minotaur values" you say, sounds more like they are promoting intolerance and division with the Liontaurs from what we have seen so far. Could it be this group is not as innocent as it pretends to be?

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+1=5 ;
Saturday August 17th, 2019 3:54:21 PM
I wish Gothruk or Sable were here, Kiwina thinks, referring to the minotaurs who used to be Petals. Still, it's time to break his silence.

"We were asked to come by Gadin. The Duke's own guards brought him to us, along with the Duke's request that we help him. Gadin told us that he had taken a message from Yesia to the Duke, whereupon the Duke offered him our help. So, really, we were send to help Yesia. Having found that she has been murdered rather puts a damper on things, as our appointed task to help Gadin help her may now not be possible." (Diplomacy = 5)

Kiwina is diplomatic enough not to add what he thinks -- But clearly Yesia did not trust the professionals here, or she would not have gone over your head to the Duke. A vague threat that the group is watching hardly sounds like the promotion of values to me, and Ranter's relationship to the group just became more important to any investigation.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday August 17th, 2019 7:04:52 PM
Tsak keeps his face blank at the mention of Esmerelda. The feline has taken up position in front of Ranter and is eyeing him off with an unblinking stare. The only part of her that is moving is a rhythmic swish of her long fluffy tale.
Tsak thinks that she's still upset about being covered in web goo, but it might be useful to let this bureaucrat think that he's the cause of her ire.
He declines to answer any questions. If this fellow had done his job then the Petals wouldn't need to be here.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=24 ;
Sunday August 18th, 2019 4:22:56 PM
Rolth answers, "No, no, we're not hurt, just wanted to make sure that we knew of options in case we do run across someone who has been injured, what with the recent violence around here. Of course we knew about Shelian, but it would be good to know if others can also help if we aren't close by there. With respect to our charge from the Duke, it was specifically to sort out the murders that Yesia asked for help with. So that is our task from our dear friend, the Duke. Maybe if the tale is good enough, we can all end up in an epic poem by Gnym of Gnym. He's a friend too, do you know him? So anyway, we're glad to be here to help, and understand that it is a bit awkward for you as the responsible authority hereabouts. That's why we came to see you so soon. So why don't we share info and try to get this resolved as soon as possible, so we can be on our way? What have you learned about the recent murders of minotaurs and liontaurs here?"

Diplomacy = 24

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Monday August 19th, 2019 9:27:55 AM
In the back and probably not seen, or at least ignored, by those the petals speak with Falco listens and waits for Rolth to finish.

"I would be interested in what Minotaur values are? I was once a halfling and I do not think anyone could list the values that all halflings felt. Is there something specially wrong with minotaur that they all have the same values? Is this just an attempt to make them all think the same and cause divisions?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Mak (BatMark subbing for James) d20+4=6 ;
Monday August 19th, 2019 6:28:30 PM
Mak uses his sharpshooter's eyes to look around for any clues that might be lying about, whether signs that the lawman is affiliated with one of these minotaur groups, documents that might be laying about, that sort of thing. Hard to make anything out with everyone crowding around, though...

Perception = 6

Elyas (Steve subbing for Ben)
Monday August 19th, 2019 7:46:43 PM
Elyas looks around Ranter's office, pinpointing the locations of any windows or other features that would allow him to identify the location of this room if he were outside the building.

DM Mark - Ranter d20+7=12 ; d20=14 ;
Monday August 19th, 2019 10:42:55 PM
Kiwina says that your group is here in response to a message conveyed by Gadin, which was Yesia’s request for help to the Purple Duke.
Falco asks what these “minotaur values” are, and if there is something wrong with mintoaurs that they all have the same values.
Angus says that the notion of minotaur values sounds like a way to promote intolerance and division with liontuars, suggesting that the Horned Society may not be as innocent as they pretend to be.
Tzak keeps is mouth shut and his face expressionless.
Rolth answers Ranter’s questions and refers to your “dear friend, the Duke” as well as your friend Gnym. In spite of his friends’ provocative questions about minotaur values, Rolth tries a collaborative approach, suggesting that you all share information about what’s going on.
Mak looks around Ranter’s office a bit.
Elyas looks around the building, making a mental note so he could locate this room from the outside.

Ranter regards your group for a few moments before he speaks.

“I appreciate your relationship to the Duke and this Gnym person, but I have a job to do. It’s not easy keeping the peace here, and while I respect the Duke’s authority, I am here and he is not. You say he has sent you, but you offer no proof but your word. And since you arrived about the time Yesia died, I asked you direct questions about YOUR whereabouts and activities around the time of her death, and you will not answer them. It is my job and my responsibility to investigate these matters. While it seems unlikely that you had a hand in her death, you have information that you are not sharing with me.”

“So, here is what I know. There is trouble in Greenfell with the liontaur community. There have been acts of violence, particularly from that Juran fellow picking fights. Yesia has been killed, and my initial investigation suggests it was liontaurs that did this. So I have increased guard patrols in the liontaur community to try to tamp things down and keep the peace. They have strict orders not to harass or antagonize the liontaurs, but, well, it’s hard to get the guards to show restraint in the face of folks like Juran.”

“Sharing information? Sure. But you have not been very forthright with what you’ve found. Perhaps if you tell me more about your findings, I might have more information for you.”

As he speaks, he moves closer to you all and a bit away from his desk, which is now behind him.

Sense Motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Ranter is a professional, and while he is irritated, he is trying to keep his temper.}
Sense Motive DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {Ranter is both uncomfortable with this discussion and sincere in his interest is what you have to say.}

Kiwins (SteveM) d20+6=15 ;
Monday August 19th, 2019 11:34:05 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 15)

"From what I saw when I examined her body, Yesia fought both one or more liontaurs and one or more minotaurs before she was killed. I could show you how I reached this conclusion, looking at her horns. But when she died, we were still on the road on our way here. Gadin was with us."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=9 ;
Tuesday August 20th, 2019 3:02:21 AM
(SenseMotive=9 Fail)
As usual Tsak finds that where the lies, er diplomacy, starts is where his understanding ends.
He makes room for Ranter, but otherwise is happy to remain quiet and unobtrusive.

Esmerelda continues to stare at the minotaur, her eyes following him as he moves around the room.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+6=18 ;
Tuesday August 20th, 2019 6:51:18 AM
"That is the best answer for where we were, ask around we were seen coming in after the death. Also evidence that a minataur was involved should calm down some of the other stuff. I would think that would be good enough for you unless you have someone who can cast a spell to determine our truthfulness." {Diplomacy: 18}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday August 20th, 2019 7:47:39 AM
Angus realizes that this conversation is best run by the more diplomatic members of the party. He wishes there something he could do to help. In the meantime, he waits and keeps watch of the situation.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+7=10 ;
Tuesday August 20th, 2019 8:15:32 AM
"Actually, the only question you asked related to Yesia was whether we knew her. The rest was ill-founded innuendo that was beneath our dignity to respond to, not direct questioning. Yet good Kiwina here has answered your question, saying quite truthfully that we did not know Yesia, and we arrived here after her death. As noted, Gadin was with us the entire way from the city to here. Many saw us arrive, and I think it clear that had we arrived earlier, our presence would have been noticed by many. Of course you know all this, because Gadin reported it to the guards when we first arrived. So let me add some new knowledge, in the spirit of cooperation. There have been deaths of both Minotaurs and liontaurs. Someone has been trying to cover up some of the deaths, and the deaths have not been properly reported to the Duke. You say the Horned Skulls have just recently started operating here, and the murders also began recently. That is a coincidence that might be worth examining more closely to see whether there is a connection. The liontaurs are discontented by their segregation, but most don’t otherwise seem to have a grudge against Minotaurs. Heck, they came here in the first place, which suggests a certain open-mindedness. Did they give you some other reason to treat them with such suspicion and divisiveness? So now I have shared with you, what more can you add to this case, since we seem to be working it together? Who leads the Horned Society? Are they from around here or recent arrivals? What might prompt liontaurs and Minotaurs to work together to silence Yesia? Where are the bodies of the murdered liontaurs? What else have you learned?"

Sense motive = fail

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | MW Shortsword , +10 To Hit, 1d6+3 Dam. Rolls: d20=17 ; d20=9 ; d20+6=23 ;
Tuesday August 20th, 2019 11:26:55 AM
OOC: DC 10 Sense Motive, +0, Roll 17, Success! DC 17 Sense Motive +0, Roll 9, Fail. Not certain if that sense motive check was just for varying levels of understanding or not. If so Mak got the whole message.

Mak wandered around and listened. This Ranter seemed to be a reserved commander and he was maintaining his temper, though he was clearly irritated by the presence of his associates.

OOC: Assuming Mak got that 17 as well.

Ranter seemed sincere with his questions and the need to know what they knew, still Mak thought that keeping most of what they knew secret was best. There was clearly some subterfuge happening here and Ranter a victim of it, otherwise these murders wouldn't have continued.

Mak wasn't the mouth piece in this interaction, so he remained at the edges of the room and continued his observations.

OOC: What does Mak know of Ranter? KS: Nobility +6, Roll 23.

DM Mark - Ranter
Tuesday August 20th, 2019 11:49:01 PM
Kiwina plainly states that he has evidence to show that Yesia fought both liontaurs and minotaurs, and that your group was still on the road with Gadin when she died.
Falco confirms what Kiwina said, stating that should be enough unless Ranter wants to use magic to divine more.
Rolth , it seems, has had about enough of any implication that the Petals may have something to do with Yesia’s death, and he let’s Ranter know. He shares what you know about the deaths and attempts to cover them up. Then he asks some questions of his own.
Mak gets a good read on Ranter. Highlight to display spoiler: {(Yes, in this case the one roll will cover both.) Mak knows that this Ranter would hold a great deal of local authority, and would likely be appointed by and answer primarily to the Duke. He would probably be more powerful than (or at least equal to) any local administrative authority. He likely acts as judge and jury for most offences.}
Tzak and Angus remain quiet as they watch and listen.

Ranter gestures and asks that you close the door.

”Look, I don’t suspect you in Yesia’s murder, and the fact that you are here with her friend Gadin is additional proof. But it is my job to investigate all avenues, and you are all new here. While I do wish that the Purple Duke would send word or some sort of papers when he grants authority to such as yourselves, … well… paperwork is not really his way. But I do believe you.

“The Horned Society? It’s been here for some time - long before we had a liontaur community in our town. But the Horned Skulls are more recent, and it’s not clear who their leaders are.

“In addition to trying to keep the peace here, I have been investigating Yesia’s death. There have been other acts of violence and rumors of missing liontaurs. Yesia wanted to speak to me about something she had uncovered. She caught me in the tavern, the other night but I told her to come back in the morning - that whatever she needed could wait. She didn’t seem afraid - more determined than anything else, but she did want to speak to me alone. My brother, Rashel, told me that she’s just new and that she was just being paranoid about something. Clearly she was onto something.

“Other murders? What do you mean? Show me this proof? If what you say is true, this problem is bigger than I thought.”

Do you show him Yesia’s ledgers? If you do Highlight to display spoiler: {Ranter reviews the ledgers and is very concerned. If you share the names you have, he will tell you those are liontaur names and that an attempted cover up makes this much more serious. He returns the ledger and papers to you.}

“You know, perhaps you could help me. Well, and advance your appointed task. Lotan lives with his family in the house outside where Yesia died. He was reluctant to talk to my officers - said he didn’t want to get involved. But maybe he would be more open with you. Maybe someone not connected to our town might get more from him. Or maybe not - he’s hard to read.

“Now, if you’ll excuse me I have matters I need to look into. And please let me know if anyone, particularly my guards, give you any trouble. I respect your authority here, and welcome your help. So I also ask that you respect mine and not make any rash decisions.”

(For what it’s worth, you’ve handled Ranter well thus far.)

Gadin seems anxious to go.

If you leave, Ranter asks that you send in the two guards you came here with.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 3:33:31 AM
Tsak is in favor of showing the ledgers to Ranter.

It occurs to Tsak that it was quite the coincidence that Yesia was killed the morning before she was due to discuss her concerns with Ranter. He wanders who else may have been in the tavern that evening. However he keeps all this to himself, not wanting to upset the minotaur now that they appear to have his blessing.
This 'horned skull' mob seem to be a lead worth investigating. Any thoughts?

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 6:18:09 AM
Hmmm... will keep my eye on that one thinks Angus. While Angus still doesn't trust Ranter, he admits to himself that the conversation ended much better than it began. Angus is ready to leave with the group

Kiwins (SteveM)
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 7:08:07 AM
Kiwina is not carrying the ledgers himself -- though if no one thinks they have them, then the ledgers should be just down the hall. And Shelian gave one to the party. He agrees that showing Ranter what they've found is probably a good idea.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 7:31:04 AM
Not carrying the ledgers Falco cannot share them though he would encourage whoever has them to share. No point in keeping a secret at this point.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | MW Shortsword , +10 To Hit, 1d6+3 Dam. Rolls:
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 9:01:15 AM
Mak had some small knowledge of politics and as part of his studies he knew a little about the taurian hierarchy, so he took Ranter at his word. To do otherwise would require a lot more authority than this group had been granted. If they found out Ranter was involved in any of this, their only recourse would be to take it to the Duke himself. Confronting Ranter in his own domain would be a mistake. Mak resolved to share this knowledge with the petals once they were safely out of earshot.

OOC: Assume Mak tells you this once we leave. Also, while it might seem like common sense, Mak did get it with a successful KS check, so it might not actually be common knowledge.

Satisfied that Ranter was on their side, or at the least not against them, Mak closed the door and leaned against it to listen to what the taur had to say. Once Ranter was done speaking Mak motioned to Gadin that they should wait outside. The gesture was really more to calm Gadin than anything else as Mak could see the taur was uncomfortable in these surroundings.

OOC: Mak exits the room with Gadin.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 11:38:02 AM
With a quick check with the others, Elyas feels that showing the ledgers is a good move. He pulls them out of his backpack and shows them to Ranter, waiting to see his reaction.

DM Mark - Ranter d20=7 ; d20=3 ; d20+7=22 ;
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 7:15:34 PM
Rolth
Angus still doesn’t trust this guy.
Tzak wonders about the timing of Yesia’s death and suggests checking out the Horned Skull.
Mak will share what he knows about Ranter’s position and authority here. The he steps outside the door, gesturing for Gadin to follow. He encounters the two guards you walked in with standing there waiting. Gadin shoots Mak a look of thanks for getting him out of there.
Elyas hands Ranter the ledger, as there is general consent to show the ledgers and other papers to Ranter.

Hmmm. It seems I need to pay Lukran a visit. If you’ll excuse me…

As he leaves, he frowns a bit at Gadin, and then barks at the two guards you came in with to wait for him in his office. The two guards go in.

Where to now? You could simply wait here with the guards for Ranter to return from down the hall. You could follow Ranter as he goes to speak to Lukran down the hall. You could go try to talk to Juran in the cell behind the building, though you’re not exactly high on his list right now. You could meet with Lotan, as Ranter suggested that perhaps you’d have better luck getting information from him than Ranter did.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=13 ;
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 7:51:21 PM
Rolth is happy to have shared the ledgers and hopes that Ranter and Lutran will be able to discern clues that might elude the Petals, who don't know the local lay of the land. He is interested in going to talk with Lotan, if others agree. We can always return to chat with Ranter later, once he has done some investigating of his own. Hopefully Lutran hasn't been killed in the meantime...

Assuming we head there, Rolth will keep his eyes peeled for threats and anyone shadowing us. He will also ask Gadin what he has heard about the Horned Skulls.

(Perception = 13)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=12 ;
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 9:21:43 PM
Angus thinks the Petals should go talk with Lotan.

(OOC: Would a Knowledge Local check be appropriate in situations like this one? if so, the roll was a 12 so probably not much luck anyway)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 9:54:25 PM
Kiwina is unsure whether Ranter has dismissed them or not, but does not believe Ranter wants to be followed. He is ready to investigate elsewhere once the party decides where to go next. "Not that it matters much, but whoever broke into Yesia's office knew which room it was. So they were familiar with the building, or had someone point it out to them. Don't know who would do business there." Personally, he thinks the horned skulls sound suspicious.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 22nd, 2019 5:27:47 AM
Tsak is happy to traipse along with the grup to go see Lotan.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday August 22nd, 2019 7:31:56 AM
Lothan seems a good place to start. Falco chooses to hang back and use his small size to be ignored and just watch what this Lothan has to say.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday August 22nd, 2019 10:48:59 AM
Elyas shrugs and follows the others towards Lotan. Seems like a good enough place to go next.

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | MW Shortsword , +10 To Hit, 1d6+3 Dam. Rolls: d20+1=2 ;
Thursday August 22nd, 2019 3:03:36 PM
Mak had no preference where to go, so he followed along and tried to make Gadin more comfortable. As they got closer to their destination Mak realized he had failed and that Gadin likely wouldn't talk to him any longer.

OOC: Diplomacy +1, Roll 2, Fail! :(

DM Mark - Lotan's House
Thursday August 22nd, 2019 7:58:40 PM
There is general agreement that the Petals should go talk to Lotan.
Rolth keeps a sharp eye out as you go, and asks Gadin about the Horned Skull.
Mak tries to make small talk with Gadin to put him at ease, but realizes that he must’ve said something wrong to the minotaur. Still, Gadin doesn’t actually seem to be upset for long.
Kiwina says that whoever broke into Yesia’s office must’ve known the layout.
Falco hangs back a bit, hoping to go unnoticed. While his small stature helps with this, he finds he is quite the object of interest. They don’t get too many walking bird-men in these parts.
Elyas and Angus walk along with the others, as does Tzak with his cat close at his heels.

The sun is low in the sky as the Petals make their way to Lotan’s house. It’s been a long day.

Gadin responds to Rolth’s question, “The Horned Skull? Well I didn’t really hear about them before the liontaurs arrived. I think their hearts are in the right place but I hear they can be a little rough. They take a dim view of liontaurs moving in here, I mean they do have their own island and all. I’m not sure why they even want to move here to Greenfell.”

As you walk through town, you get the usual stares - your group is anything but usual. You pass a number of shops and establishment, and can smell wood fires and some food cooking here and there. You see an occasional liontaur or human seemingly moving with a purpose. You pass a pair of dwarves involved in some sort of argument. There is a small shop with a female minotaur beckoning you in to see her charms to ward off evil spirits.

Sense Motive DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {Gadin seems to lend an air of respectability to your group as you go. It makes you wonder what the effect may be to his reputation as he is with you.}

Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {There are some children that point your direction and laugh, and you see an adult cuff them upside the head as they are reprimanded.}
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {you hear a distant remark, “Huh, that liontaur better be out by curfew.”}
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You are being followed by a minotaur, but at a careful distance.}

Finally, Gadin guides you to Lotan’s house. Then he steps back a bit from your group as he points to what must be Lotan’s door, “I’ll leave you to it then.”

This is the home against which Yesia's body was found.

You knock on the door, and you see drapes move in a window next to the door as a minotaur peeks out. The door opens, and a large, strong minotaur stands before you. He has brown-grey fur and wears the sturdy worn clothing of a laborer. Behind him a bit you see a young minotaur girl peering at you. “Yes. What is it you want?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=22 ;
Thursday August 22nd, 2019 8:05:35 PM
"We're trying to make town safe again for all the young taurs, and are hoping that you can help. We don't need you to do anything major, we just want to talk with you about the recent troubles. Maybe your information will be the key to keeping the recent violence from reaching out and touching someone you care about. What do you say, might you spare a moment to talk?"

Diplomacy = 22

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=20 ; d20+12=21 ;
Thursday August 22nd, 2019 9:06:03 PM
Angus keeps his eyes and ears open to see who might be watching them.

(Perception = 20)

Angus notices someone following them and will try to hide.

(Stealth = 21)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=12 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=19 ;
Thursday August 22nd, 2019 10:46:12 PM
(Sense motive = 12, perception = 22)

Kiwina wonders what Gadin is up to. He watches the young taur go, seeing what he can tell about why he's running off. (Perception = 19)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=18 ;
Friday August 23rd, 2019 3:30:39 AM
(Perception=18)
Tsak watches Rolth's back. He's sure the liontaur can look after himself, but it never hurts to know that someone's got you covered.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=5 ; d20+7=8 ;
Friday August 23rd, 2019 10:23:31 AM
Elyas watches the area around them, letting Rolth take the lead on the conversation.

he seems really, really distracted today and is not much help. he is still running over the names from the ledger trying to find a conncetion but without having the background knowledge of the town to know what might be out of place. the ledger obviously had an effect on Ranter, and Elyas is sure that it will unlock what happened, but he can't figure out why.

in the meantime he is completely oblivious to anything going on around him
[sense motive = 5]
[perception = 8, natural 1!]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=24 ;
Friday August 23rd, 2019 10:38:10 AM
{Perception: 24}

Spotting someone following them Falco stops to adjust his quiver and then turns to look at the minotaur who is following. Not wanting to deal with this nonsense he is sure to make eye contact and gives a little nod thinking: If he means ill then this should put him on edge. If he wants to talk he can see he is welcome to do so.

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | MW Shortsword , +10 To Hit, 1d6+3 Dam. Rolls: d20=5 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+1=11 ; d20=6 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+4=21 ;
Friday August 23rd, 2019 3:42:00 PM
OOC: Sense Motive +0, Roll 5, Fail. Perception +4, Roll 21, Success!

Mak turned and walked up to a random Minotaur behind him and engaged him in small talk long enough to allow his fellows to get out of sight.

OOC: Diplomacy +1, Roll 11, Bluff +0, Roll 6, PS: Guard +5 (to delay), Roll 20. Appears as if he'll leave the guard ambivalent to him and possibly annoyed at being delayed. If Mak looses sight of the party, he'll follow the Minotaur at a distance should it try to continue on. Stealth +4, Roll 21.

DM Mark - Lotan's House d20+2=22 ; d20+2=18 ;
Saturday August 24th, 2019 1:12:16 AM
Rolth is thoughtful and careful in addressing this gruff Lotan. As he does so, he can see Lotan’s features soften a bit.
Tzak watches Rolth’s back, making sure nothing untoward happens to the liontaur.
Elyas is distracted, wondering about the ledger, the names, and Ranter - and wondering how it all fits together.
Kiwina is wonders what Gadin is up to. As he watches, he sees Gadin pull back into the shadows, out of the line of sight of Lotan, though Kiwina can still see that he’s standing there.

Angus notices someone following the Petals, and tries to hide.
Falco sees the minotaur following you as well, as stops to confront the creature.
Mak lags back and tries to engage a random minotaur on the street, all the while keeping an eye on the minotaur that he saw following the petals.

The random minotaur Mak picked as a diversion is wearing work clothes, marked here and there with wax and soot. Mak prattles on a bit to the now confused minotaur about guard duties and responsibilities, and finally the man loudly insists that Mak has clearly mistaken him for someone else, that he cares not a whit about what guards do, and storms off.

Meanwhile, the minotaur that was following your group stops when Falco stares him down. Or stares him up in this case. He glances at Angus (who seems to have been noticed) and moves away from your group. Mak can see all of this occur.

At Lotan’s house, Rolth’s honeyed words seem to have an effect. Lotan invites you into his home. It is a simple home . You are invited into a main room, which has a table and chairs, a fireplace (with cooking pot) and a surface for food preparation on it. There is an upstairs as well. You smell good food cooking.

He introduces his wife Rochelle, and his two daughters Herun and Ashfia. Rochelle and her daughters offer you water or beer. Lotan gestures to chairs and pull over a bench, all of which are rather high for your, but you make do.

Rolth mentions “the recent troubles,” and says what he knows may be “key to keeping the recent violence from reaching out and touching someone you care about.”

Lotan says, “Aye, you must mean that poor girl that died. Terrible thing, that. We heard a struggle, but it was fairly late at night. Like I told Ranter, I figured it was probably just a scuffle of a few drunks, so forgot about it.”

(these are all separate checks.)
Sense Motive DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {Lotan is hiding something.}
Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {Rochelle knows something, but is not speaking up.}
Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {Herun knows something, but is not speaking up.}

(Your DM is unclear if Angus, Falco and Mak went in with the others, or if they are still outside.)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday August 24th, 2019 7:29:42 AM
Angus stays hidden outside, watching for anyone else following. He will raise an alarm if many more people with apparent ill intent arrive.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+7=25 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=20 ;
Saturday August 24th, 2019 8:09:58 AM
(Sense motive = 25, 16, 20 = 3 successes!)

Rolth can tell that the minotaur, his wife, and the daughter Herun know something that they are not letting on. "Look, I understand why you might not want to tell all to that stuffed shirt, Ranter, but I think the Duke suspects some outside influence is at play, and that's why he sent us to help. And it was at that poor girls request, which suggests that someone is trying to cover up what's going on here. We've already investigated the scene and know that there was a pretty brutal fight. And drunks don't typically fight with lethal weapons and the clash of blades. Are you sure that you can't remember something more if you think back really hard? It would be terrible if we can't unravel this mystery before some other 'poor girl' gets hurt," he finishes with a significant glance at Herun.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=20 ; d20=13 ; d20=14 ;
Saturday August 24th, 2019 12:44:22 PM
in a bizarre flash of insight, Elyas feels like he understands the feelings in the room more than normal. maybe these folk just aren't as good at hiding their thoughts as most of the people we have dealt with.
[sense motive = 20, 13, 14]

We want what is best for the community. we were sent for because we have had some experience in working in complicated and sometimes dangerous situations. we promise if you tell us what we know we will handle it with as much tact and respect as possible, and wil not let it be known that you helped us if that is your wish. You and your family are our best lead to find out what happened to this woman. if you help us we can stop the responsible party and make sure that nothing like this happens again so close to your home. please, help us and tell us what you know

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=7 ; d3=3 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+1=15 ;
Saturday August 24th, 2019 6:18:46 PM
(SenseMotive=7Fail, 6Fail, 15Pass, ignore d3)

Tsak is aware that Mak, Falco and Angus have all been distracted by something, but he's not sure what. He stays inside the house, but near the door with one ear tuned to whatever may be happening outside. As such he misses much of what happens, but can see that one of the two daughters seems uncomfortable and may know more than she's letting on.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=13 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=14 ;
Saturday August 24th, 2019 11:42:08 PM
(Rolls: sense motive = 13,15,14 respectively)

Kiwina realizes the mother and one of the girls knows more than Lotan has said. "The weapons of the young woman's assailants struck the walls of your house. She fought back fiercely when they attacked, wounding more than one. It is hard to believe she would not have called out for help."

Kiwina thinks for a minute. . . How big is Lotan's house?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=14 ;
Sunday August 25th, 2019 9:43:07 AM
As we talk, Rolth takes a discrete closer look to see if any of the family are injured. We've had no indication that they might have participated in the attack, but it doesn't hurt to check for any obvious signs.

Perception = 14

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=24 ;
Monday August 26th, 2019 7:29:54 AM
Falco watches the minotaur for a moment and shrugs. Bow in hand he slips into the shadows of a house across the street and gives a little high sign to Angus. That fellow may have information or may be here to cause a problem. Best stay out and guard those inside.

{Stealth: 24}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Mak (JamesM) (34/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20+5=22 ; d20+4=21 ;
Monday August 26th, 2019 8:42:08 AM
OOC: The random minotaur was supposed to be the one following us..but I should have been more clear. Mak will follow him and keep an eye on where he goes.

Mak followed the minotaur that had been following them and he didn't care if he was seen doing so as he limped along, though he tried to not be too obvious about it. As he went he loosened his sword in it's sheath and brought his bow around...just in case. Alert for ambushes and where they might happen, Mak continued on interested in where this minotaur might lead him.

OOC: PS: Soldier +5, Roll 22, Stealth +4, Roll 21

DM Mark - Lotan's House d20=9 ; d20=5 ; d20=18 ; d100=19 ;
Monday August 26th, 2019 7:36:35 PM
Angus stays outside Lotan’s house, watching for trouble.
Falco follows suit, blending into the darkness as best he can, bow in hand.
Mak follows the minotaur that had darted away.

Tzak steps inside and listens, staying by the door.
Rolth and Elyas argue that it is in this family’s best interest to share what they may know.
Kiwina says that it’s hard to believe that they family may not have heard the conflict.

Kiwina can see this is a relatively small house, but common to the area He is pretty sure the stairs lead up to the bedrooms.
Rolth’s sharp eye notes that Lotan’s upper arm is bandaged beneath his work shirt. He also has a scrape on his leg just above his hoof.

Lotan looks your group over appraisingly, seeming to decide something in his mind.

It’s about this time that Rochelle steps forward. She looks at her husband and then back to the Petals as she says, “I do recall that there was some noise, as Lotan said. I was up late cooking at the time, preparing food for the following morning. I … I thought I even heard someone cry out for help, but I thought little of it at the time. It wasn’t a woman’s voice you know, and there are often noises around here at night. Oh dear, I’d hate to think it was someone associated with the death of that poor girl.” She frowns a bit, thinking more after she speaks.

Then Herun speak up, ”I heard a noise. It woke me up. Ashfia woke for a moment too but went back to sleep. When I went to the window, I saw some men run into the bushes towards the road.”

Little Ashfia says that she did wake up from something that night.

Finally, Lotan move over to Elyas, pulling him aside and in a low voice he says, [b]”Look, I could tell that the sound was more than a bunch of drunks fighting. I served in the Duke’s army, and I know the sound of steel being drawn to fight and kill. The former Duke that is, not this current Dule Purple as he likes to call himself. But I also know the hearts of such men, and I … I don’t want my family dragged into any of this, see?”

Perception DC 15 to overhear what he is saying to Elyas.
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Angus and Falco see Mak move off after the departing minotaur.

For Mak, Highlight to display spoiler: {Mak follows this minotaur, and follows him for a while. He has to move fairly quickly to keep up with the large creature. He tries to hide, but is seen by a couple of minotaurs as he goes. He’s unsure if the minotaur he is following saw him, but then he watches as the creature enters a tavern.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Monday August 26th, 2019 8:02:53 PM
"Thank you, Herun. These men, were they taurs or something else? If taurs, what kind?" Looking at Lotan, has asks, "You looked like you were about to say something, before we cut in. What's on your mind? And hey, you look hurt. Want one of our healers to check that out? You don't want it to get infected!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=30 ;
Monday August 26th, 2019 11:02:43 PM
(Roll: perception = 30)

Kiwina clearly hears what Lotan tells Elyas, and responds, "You know the hearts of such men? Men such as what -- your fellow soldiers? I expect they were much like you, so you would know their hearts. Yesia's murderers? I would hope you don't know theirs."

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+12=28 ;
Tuesday August 27th, 2019 12:25:14 AM
Angus races off to help Mak, being as stealthy as possible.

(Stealth = 28)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday August 27th, 2019 5:15:30 AM
Tsak stays quiet near the door. He can't hear much happening outside, and doesn't want to interrupt inside as Elyas seems to be making some headway.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday August 27th, 2019 7:33:58 AM
Falco shrugs when Mak runs off. Guarding the rear is one thing but chasing after the minotaur alone, seems risky. Still he continues to wait to see if anyone comes back, given the amount of attention this whole thing has he doesn't want the petals taken by surprise.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday August 27th, 2019 10:27:58 AM
quietly in reply to Lotan Elyas says
"We will not drag you into this, no one will know what you told us, I can promise you that. We just want to find the men responsible for this violence and try to put an end to it. we will avoid anything that would lead to more violence against innocents. do you think the people who did this were soldiers? do you know who it might have been? we are unfortunately short on leads with no witnesses to the murders and a lot of vocal conflict in town. any lead could help us at this point

DM Mark - "We just want to find the men responsible" d20=2 ; d6=1 ;
Wednesday August 28th, 2019 1:23:25 AM
Mak steps into a tavern.
Angus races off to keep an eye on Mak, watching as he steps into a tavern. He notices there is a sign above the door - “The Drinking Horn”

Falco maintains his post outside Lotan’s house, making sure there are no surprises.
Rolth asks Herun more about what she saw. Noticing Lotan’s injuries, Rolth asks if the Petals can help.
Tzak can see that Elyas is making some headway, and stays quiet.
Elyas says that the Petals just want to end the violence, and that anything Lotan can share would help.
Kiwina overhears what Lotan tries to say quietly to Elyas, and decides to draw Lotan’s quiet conversation out in the open, saying, ”You know the hearts of such men? Men such as what -- your fellow soldiers? I expect they were much like you, so you would know their hearts. Yesia's murderers? I would hope you don't know theirs."

Lotan looked about to respond to Rolth and Elays, but his eyes flash with anger and his nostrils flare at Kiwina’s words. He draws himself up to his full height as he faces the centaur. ”What did you say? Exactly what are you suggesting centaur? Do you come into my home and question my honor? I’ll tell you what centaur, you want to discuss this further? Then I challenge you to a Kayleb. Let us see if a centaur has any honor before I speak further with you about my people.”

If you ask what a Kayleb is, Lotan will reply that it is a challenge of combat where each is equally armed and armored.

Lotan’s family is silent at this.

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Mak has followed a minotaur into The Drinking Horn. The place is full of about a dozen minotaurs, and they fall silent as Mak enters. He can see the minotaur he followed is in the back of the tavern standing by some others. Mak orders a drink amid the stares.

If Mak tries to strike up a conversation, none here seem interested. About all he will get is comments that he and his people have come here poking into things they don’t understand. It doesn’t take a sense motive check to know only a fool would pick a fight here. Mak recalls one of his military leaders saying something once about discretion being the better part of valor.

Hiding in the shadows outside, Angus can hear the tavern fall quiet as Mak enters.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=29 ;
Wednesday August 28th, 2019 7:05:20 AM
If Kiwina accepts the Kayleb challenge, Rolth will start an inspiring patter, recounting Kiwina’s great and honorable feats in the Taurnament and beyond.

(Inspire Courage will grant Kiwina +1 competence bonus to attack and damage rolls)

If not, Rolth will try to persuade the family to talk Lotan down.

(Diplomacy = 29)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday August 28th, 2019 7:22:53 AM
Angus fervently hopes that Mak will exit the tavern and return to the others, in the meantime he stays hidden (and if he can't stay hidden,will try to look non-threatening) so that he can assist Mak if needed.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+12=14 ;
Wednesday August 28th, 2019 7:23:38 AM
Angus realizes it may be more difficult to hide here.

(Stealth = 14)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=13 ;
Wednesday August 28th, 2019 7:29:30 AM
{Perception: 13}

Falco still waits but is now questioning his choice. Still, he made his decion to guard the rear.

{ooc; If Kiwana excepts the challenge he will cast Magic Weapon on whatever weapon is to be used.}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20+1=5 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+1=9 ;
Wednesday August 28th, 2019 9:16:13 AM
Mak savored his drink; the first real one since arriving here. He turned and leaned upon the bar top and as he listened to those around him he glanced at the taurs talking in the back. "No. this won't do at all will it then?" he said slapping down fifty gold coins on the bar. "A round on me!" he announced happily as he raised his own tankard to the air. "To peacetime and to hell with those that presume to order us around!"

OOC: Linguistics +1, Roll 5 (Trying to pick out words he might know), KS: Local +2, Roll 6 (Failed attempt to identify the one's talking to his target), Diplomacy +1, Roll 9. Fail, unless he gets a circumstance bonus for the bribe of drink?

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=15 ;
Wednesday August 28th, 2019 10:44:32 AM
Uh oh Elyas feels the situation rapidly slipping away from him, just as he felt like he was getting somewhere with Lotan. He shoots a quick glare over at Rolth for encouraging this and does what he can to smooth things over.

Lotan we mean no disrespect. Captain Kiwina is one of the most honorable centaurs I have ever met in my time living on these islands. I'm sure the good captain did not mean to imply any question about your own honor. right captain? there is no need for a fight just to show who is more honorable. we are not accusing you of anything, we just want to help!

diplomacy = 15

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday August 28th, 2019 3:44:19 PM
Kiwina does not allow himself to get worked up. "If you think honor is at stake for hoping you don't think like a murderer, then I doubt we'll see eye to eye on much. I understood the Kayleb to be somewhat more complicated than simply a fight. Is it merely one on one combat? What rules must I abide by? Which of us decides the weapons? Are there witnesses? Judges? Does it happen now, or do we set a time?" Perhaps thinking through the minutia will calm the minotaur.

DM Mark - "If you think honor is at stake for hoping you don't think like a murderer, then I doubt we'll see eye to eye on much."
Wednesday August 28th, 2019 11:45:23 PM
Angus stays outside the Tavern Mak entered.
Mak slaps 50 GP down on the bar, offering to buy a round of drinks.

Falco maintains his vigil outside Lotan’s house.
Rolth prepares to use his bardic magics to bolster Kiwina.
Elyas does what he can to smooth over a situation that he thinks went sideways.
Kiwina also seeks to calm things down by asking questions about this Kayleb.

Lotan’s anger seems to settle into a resolve once he challenged Kiwina to a Kayleb. ”No centaur, it was as much what you said as the fact that your felt a need to draw out a quiet conversation I was trying to spare my family from.

“But you have questions. A Kayleb is a combat to settle a matter, and it can be as complicated or as simple those involved wish it to be. I prefer things simple.

“Your friends may not assist in this combat - it is between two people. Arms and armor should be equally matched, as should relative ability. You look capable, your weapons and armor look to have some use and you move as one accustomed to combat. I can agree to go without armor whilst you wear your leathers. As for weapons, I can wield a short sword whilst you use a blade of roughly equal length. Or we can use clubs if you wish. Typically, a neutral person would make sure matters remain fair. I can get my neighbor, but if you wish, I will agree that this one…” He points at Elyas. ”... can serve. Or both. As for the time, I suggest now. The light is fading outside, but we can bring lights if you wish.

“But the fundamental question remains - do you accept the Kayleb?”

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The bartender in The Drinking Horn takes two of the gold coins, leaving the rest on the bar. He pours a round of drinks. There are a few grunts of acceptance as the drinks are passed out to the dozen or so minotuars there. One minotaur in the back, the one that Mak’s quarry was speaking with, inclines his head as he says, “The Purple Duke pays his people well. It is kind of you to share the Duke’s largess with those of us that are so far away from his reach.”

Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {Mak knows that, in spite of his words, this person does not wish him well.}
Profession Soldier DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Mak knows he is in a dangerous position strategically. Everything about this situation tells Mak he should leave.}

Elyas can see that a minotaur slips out of the tavern and heads down a road toward the center of Greenfell.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 29th, 2019 5:59:41 AM
Tsak stays quietly near the door to the cabin. He's not sure how the discussion about Yesia's death has suddenly turned into a feud over honor. He waits, like everyone else in the room, to see what Kiwina will do next.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=11 ; d20+9=28 ;
Thursday August 29th, 2019 7:20:33 AM
Rolth will hold back as the combatants head outside to fight. He will look around the room for other clues that might indicate that Lotan was somehow involved in the fight that ended Yesia's life, and quietly try to persuade the wife and children to remain inside rather than watch the Kayleb. If successful, he will try to get them to talk about whatever they were holding back on during the earlier conversation.

Perception = 11
Diplomacy = 28

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday August 29th, 2019 7:27:48 AM
Still waiting in the shadows near the house Falco is getting concerned about what is happening both inside the house and with Mak as he slipped away.

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20=10 ; d20+4=11 ;
Thursday August 29th, 2019 8:46:29 AM
OOC: Sense Motive +0, Roll 10, Fail; PS: Soldier, Taking 10, Success.

Mak had tried to befriend the taurs here and in his estimation he'd done a poor job of it. So he finished the beer quickly and turned to leave. He strategically left the gold on the bar top in the hopes that would distract them enough that he'd make the door. As he walked calmly to the exit, Mak's hand slid across his chest and rested lightly upon his bow then slid down his side where he hooked a thumb in his belt next to his sword.

Once in the street he remained calm and walked casually back the way he had come, but once he had a few feet between him and the building he brought his bow around and held it in his hand while he watched carefully at his back for pursuit. Strangely enough his limp was gone as he made his way from the area...

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 11

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday August 29th, 2019 10:13:30 AM
"Do you wish to be limited to weapons, or to use hoof and horn as well? More importantly, would battle to first blood be sufficient to satisfy honor? I would be happy to use two saps. I also agree to having Elyas and your neighbor ensure things remain fair."

Kiwina has no intention of killing Lotan, and would prefer to use two saps than to be forced into a different weapon and take a penalty to cause non-lethal damage. If the minotaur argues against saps, Kiwina will willingly pit sap against sword and consider it fair since the fellow has offered to let Kiwina keep his armor. If Lotan argues against two weapons, Kiwina would suggest that a second non-lethal weapon is part of fair play when pitted against a lethal one.

OOC: Is there a penalty for causing non-lethal damage with a natural weapon?

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday August 29th, 2019 10:50:39 AM
I am still not clear, what are the stakes in this contest? will you help us if Kiwina wins? if you win what will be asked of us?

I am willing to preside, but on the condition that this will not be a fight to the death. first blood will do just fine to settle this I believe

DM Dan - Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! d20+18=31 ; d20+13=17 ; d6+9=10 ; d6+9=12 ;
Friday August 30th, 2019 3:10:30 AM
((OoC: There would be a -4 Penalty, same as with normal weapons as natural weapons are meant to kill. Also, sorry for the late reply, I was snowed under last night. I'll be back on track tonight.))

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {You don't manage to spot anything, either there's nothing left out, or there's nothing to see. However you do manage to get the family to stay behind, at some protest, they clearly are interested in watching the duel.}

Lotan snorts slightly.

"You may keep your two weapons if you so choose... however it will be difficult to draw blood with them, if that is truly when you feel honour is satisfied. If you win, you will have proven your honour, and I will help you. If I win, you will no longer be welcome in my house."

He points to an open area in front of his house.

"I will get my neighbour and return here be prepared."

He then goes off and returns with another Minotaur, who has a hard, cold, unreadable face who stands watch, and speaks in short, gruff sentences.

"Ready?" he says as Lotan takes up a spot about thirty feet from Kiwina. "To first blood. Begin." ((OoC: First blood will be to whoever gets to half health first.))

Lotan's sword flashes out with great speed and force, and strikes Kiwina twice for a total of 22 damage.

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Mak manages to get out into the street, unaccosted, but perhaps sooner than he wished. What do you want to do next?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Friday August 30th, 2019 6:54:11 AM
Rolth hopes that with the gruff manotaur out of the room, that the wife and daughter will be more forthcoming. "Come now, surely there is more to the tale of what happened the night that Yesia was killed. The Duke may not be here, but he has sent us to investigate, so it as if we are his horn and hoof sent here. One taur cannot be everywhere, but can send honorable folk to see that justice is done. And we want to bring peace back to this place, so that no violence comes here beyond the honorable Kayleb. So what did you hear and see that night?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Friday August 30th, 2019 7:27:34 AM
As they exit and Falco sees what is going on he cannot contain his frustration with the minotaurs attitude.

"Well this is about the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Your a little offended so its a fight? Big dummies."

He will offer Shield of Faith to Kiwana before it starts as he was not in the room to hear their rules.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday August 30th, 2019 10:36:40 AM
Elyas stands opposite the new Minotaur, watching the match. it takes a lot of self-discipline not to roll his eyes as the two big taurs run at each other.
what is so 'honorable' about beating each other up over a disagreement? best to just let them get it out of their systems i suppose

Elyas winces as Kiwina is hit. Ouch. this might not have been the captain's greatest plan...

Kiwina (Steve M) 39/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+3=5 ; d20+3=5 ;
Friday August 30th, 2019 3:06:12 PM
Well, it seems as if Kiwina has made his bed poorly, with Lotan both accepting first blood and allowing him to use saps. Nor did Lotan respond to the question about hoof and horn, although he has used only his sword. Oh, well. . . Assuming there are two saps available, Kiwina employs them, hitting absolutely nothing.

"You fight well." Kiwina doubts Lotan's neighbors would normally think this fight satisfied honor. But Kiwina is a centaur, and they are minotaurs, and he recognizes the bad blood between the groups. "Better than I do, in fact."

OOC: One more blow like those, and Kiwina loses the Kayleb.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday August 30th, 2019 5:10:40 PM
Tsak follows the group outside and keeps his hands well clear of his weapons.

DM Dan - Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! Kayleb! d20+18=25 ; d20+18=29 ; d6+8=11 ; d6+8=12 ;
Saturday August 31st, 2019 3:23:59 AM
The family just look at Rolth, they say nothing, but the mother stares him down, they are clearly unhappy with him essentially ignoring the honourable tradition of Kayleb.

When Falco attempts to cast a spell, he is stopped, semi-politely by the neighbour.

"They Kayleb is a test of skill and strength of the individual. No assistance may be given."

Lotan's sword flashes out again dealing a further 23 damage to Kiwina, as Kiwina is bloodied, the neighbour speaks up.

"Honour is satisfied! Lotan wins the Kayleb!"

Lotan just looks at each of you with a derisive stare and snorts one final time before heading back inside his home, upon seeing Rolth he shouts.

"YOU DARE TALK TO THEM WHILE WE WERE IN THE KAYLEB? YOU HAVE NO HONOUR, BEGONE FROM MY HOME AND DO NOT RETURN!!"

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Mak manages to wander through the village, and finds only the tavern that the party is staying at as the only other one, the village really isn't that big. He does however come across the scene above, just as it is announced Lotan wins the Kayleb.

Kiwina (Steve M) 16/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+3=23 ; d20+3=16 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+1=6 ;
Saturday August 31st, 2019 10:11:33 AM
During this round of the Kaleb, Kiwina manages to land a blow or two (AC 23 and 16 for 8 and 6 non-lethal damage, respectively).

"He is an excellent fighter, and he has his honor." Kiwina speaks to whatever crowd is there -- the neighbor at least, and including Lotan if he hasn't stalked off yet. "Which makes the case for thinking his failure to help Yesia was cowardice stronger, in my opinion." He then drops his voice, although folks can still hear him if they're listening. "Come on, guys. I know we were asked to help this community, but it seems to me they want the threats and violence. They have their honor -- what do their children matter?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+7=15 ;
Saturday August 31st, 2019 11:33:49 AM
Rolth gladly steps out of this ridiculous house of stubborn fools, leaving a direct path to Lotan, but retorts, "Your challenge and words were directed solely at Kiwina, not at the group of us, so don't pretend like your little dance-fight somehow compels the rest of us. Nor did I compel your family to stay and talk; they chose to stay when asked politely. You ought to try it sometime. I didn't come here to start a 'beef' with you, but if you think honor is satisfied by keeping quiet about what you know of a murder, then you have a seriously distorted sense of honor. Or 'honour', as you so quaintly call it. When you finally get over your fit of pique and recall what true honour is, rather than false pride, you know where to find us. We'll be happy to listen and take action as appropriate. Now, good day to you, 'sir'." If the big lummox looks like he is going to attack, Rolth will preempt with a raging charge, making a full attack. If he challenges Rolth to a Kayleb, Rolth will accept, specifying natural weapons only and similarly opening with a preemptive charge.

(Sense motive = 15 to determine Lotan's intent)

(OOC: Let me know if I should make a bunch of rolls!)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=19 ;
Saturday August 31st, 2019 11:20:44 PM
Angus doubles back from outside the bar that Mak was in, just in time to witness Rolth's parting retort to Lotan. Angus feels at a bit of a loss to manage the nuances of the current diplomatic situation the Petals now find themselves entangled. This is far more than a simple murder.

Angus keeps his eyes open to anyone in the shadows or periphery of the scene

(Perception = 19)

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Monday September 2nd, 2019 11:01:09 AM
Mak was disappointed that he had missed the Kayleb. He was also surprised that the captain had insisted on using non lethal weapons while his opponent used a lethal one. He remained quiet however since his captain seemed much more rugged an individual than he.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday September 2nd, 2019 12:46:30 PM
[b]OK, you finished your little 'honor-off". is everyone satisfied now? if Lotan does not want to help bring a killer to justice, one who did his or her killing in Lotan's own backyard not 20 feet from his sleeping family, that is on him. we cannot force him. Kiwina agreed to the silly duel and lost. let's move out and find some more helpful citizens and leave Lotan and his honor in peace.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 2d8+5=16 ;
Monday September 2nd, 2019 12:59:25 PM
Falco's head tips from one side to the other for a moment as he mumbles. "What was that all about anyway?" With a sigh he goes to Kiwana and places a hand on his side. "Let the power of the warper-sar mend your wounds." His hand briefly changes back to that of a halfling as the power flows though him into Kiwana.

{Kiwana Healing: 16}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- Bane / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

DM Dan - An Insult on your House! d20-1=15 ;
Monday September 2nd, 2019 6:09:01 PM
Lotan just fixes Rolth with an even glare.

"You are outsiders, who come in asking questions about something you have NO business investigating, the town guard will deal with it as appropriate. The Kayleb was to settle whether you have honour, and instead of waiting for it's outcome, you decided to AGAIN take matters into your own hands, asking questions, without even waiting to see if we WANTED to help you. You come barging in here and demand that I bend to your will without ever bothering to ask about what we want... then you accuse me of having only my Pride, and no honour."

He shakes his head, anger clearly welling up, but he's not reacting with it. "You have done nothing but cause trouble, and shown no respect for our ways, then verbally abuse me for doing what I need to do to protect my family. You are not welcome in my house, and I will warn you, if you keep acting this way, you will not be welcome in the town before long. You have shown us no respect."

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice when he mentions that the town guard will deal with the matter, he seems uncertain as if he doesn't completely believe they will. His anger could also be masking fear, and you have hit upon a nerve.}

Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {You look around, and other than a few people watching the Kayleb, there is nobody out of the ordinary.}

At Elyas' words, Lotan again seems to be angry, and actually a little sad, he clearly feels you have not respected them or their ways.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday September 2nd, 2019 6:25:23 PM
Angus looks to hide in whatever shadows may be nearby, while keeping an eye on the scene.

(Stealth = 12)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+12=25 ;
Monday September 2nd, 2019 6:25:56 PM
sorry that should be Stealth = 25

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | Inspired | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20+5=13 ; d20+1=16 ;
Monday September 2nd, 2019 6:42:50 PM
Mak had no idea what they had done to earn such ire, but he resisted the urge to question anyone. Instead he gently laid a hand upon Kiwina and tried to pull him away.

“Tomorrow, we’ll try again then.” Mak said as he tugged on the centaur’s arm. “Come, I’ll buy you a drink at the only tavern in town where we are welcome.”

As they walked off, Mak thought to add to Lotan in his best soldiers voice. “The insular attitude and intolerance in this village will only lead to ruin and I’m certain it breaks a few traditions here in the island. Even if we don’t find the murderers the Duke may very well send in his own forces to straighten you people out.”

OOC: PS: Soldier +5, Roll 13, Diplomacy +1, Roll 16.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Monday September 2nd, 2019 9:06:16 PM
"As you wish. Rolth happily leads the way to somewhere else, anywhere else really. Once out of earshot, he turns to the Petals, saying, "That went about as well as can be expected. So where to next? Perhaps we should check out Yesia's home?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 16/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday September 2nd, 2019 10:31:03 PM
Kiwina stays quiet until the group is away from Lotan's home.

"You know, I don't want to go toe to toe with someone that scares that guy,".he says, pointing back to Lotan's place. "If we can't find out what's going on and convince these people it's in their best interest to put a stop to it themselves, we're going to have trouble."

He's agreeable to visiting Yesia's place. "But perhaps we should find Gadin first. We'll need him to show us where we're going, and I want to know why he didn't stick around back there. He's also our best bet to tell us just how badly we insulted Lotan."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 5:45:02 AM
Tsak's ears prick up as Mak suggests a drink at a tavern. He checks to see if the sun is over the yard-arm. There is also the suggestion of a story in his words.
Also we still need to find out more about this bunch called the Horned Skull. Is that another question for Gadin?
The half-orc and his furry feline are happy to follow the group wherever they decide to go next.

As they walk Tsak turns over the Minotaur concept of honor in his head. Obviously understanding it is going to be key to get this community on-side, wherever the investigation leads.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d8+5=13 ; d20+6=19 ;
Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 7:47:27 AM
Seeing that he is still hurting Falco again calls on the Warper-sar to heal him. He considers healing the minotaur but honestly Falco thinks he is being kind of an ass about the whole thing and decides against it. Still he addresses him before heading off to what he presumes is a nights rest.

"I certainly don't want to challenge the honor of any of you big folks but consider this. Is your reluctance to except the help of those sent to help with a problem really warranted. Is a closed society what you want? Is tension and war between the races really where you think you want to go? Maybe you should all check the macho attitude and work together..... of course I am just a little bird man." {Diplomacy 19}

{Previous Healing - CMW Kiwana Healing: 16}
{Healing This Post - CLW Kiwana: 13}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- XBaneX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 2:20:17 PM
figuring out what happened here is going to be really difficult if we can't convince the citizens that they actually want us to help them. we can't force out help on this town. the person who requested our help is dead, and no one else seems to care all that much about what is going on. We need to find a new... sponsor, for lack of a better word. someone who lends us credibility by wanting our help investigating this murder. no one seems to care that the Duke sent us. if we can't get some traction with the locals, we may be better off letting this mystery lie and move on from this town.

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 3:19:56 PM
Mak listened to Elyas and nodded. "It's true. This town is so polarized with one side against the other I'm surprised violence hasn't happened before now. I also doubt the local taur leader's commitment to resolving these issues. If he is indeed wanting this investigation to move forward, perhaps he can be the sponsor we need. We may also be able to appeal to the priest here for some divine guidance.

OOC: Maybe a Commune spell to give us a hint on the direction to go?

DM Dan - An Insult on your House!
Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 6:07:18 PM
Lotan just dismisses you all, and Gadin catches up with you from where he was, a little further down the street. You realise it is getting quite late.

"We need to get back to your tavern, there is a curfew for you all on the streets now. All of you, follow me."

He leads you back to the tavern.

"So... the Kayleb didn't go well for you did it?"

He sighs.

"What is your next plan? Anything I an do to help?"

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 6:14:00 PM
“Why does the curfew, any curfew, apply to us?” Mak asked of Gadin. He had a good mind to break the curfew just to see who’s come out to enforce it.

Kiwina (Steve M) 32/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=10 ;
Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 6:52:41 PM
"Gadin, why did you disappear back there?" Kiwina listens carefully to Gadin's reply, worried Gadin might try to hide his reasons (sense motive = 10).

After Gadin's reply, as they walk Kiwina asks further, "Were you able to see the Kayleb?" If he wasn't, Kiwina will describe it. "What, if anything, will his neighbors think of Lotan's honor after that?"

"Our next plan? Rolth had suggested looking over Yesia's house. Do we have time for that before curfew? You'd have to show us where it is."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 6:56:02 PM
Rolth turns to Mak and offers, "Probably because they don't want random drunks wandering around instead of sticking with their team in the middle of an investigation. Find what you were looking for?"

To Gadin, he will ask, "So what do you know of these Horned Skull folks? And did Yesia share any more information with you before sending you off to the Duke for help? Speaking of Yesia, where did she live? Did anyone else live with her, or does she have any family in town?"

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+12=30 ;
Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 9:10:07 PM
Angus is good with going to Yesia's house or returning to the tavern. If they are sneaking over to Yesia's, he will walk stealthily.

(Stealth = 30)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday September 4th, 2019 7:04:50 AM
Tsak wonders about the curfew, but doesn't see the point in antagonising things further. Also night is probably not the best time to be inspecting Yesia's house.
Back at the tavern he will grab an ale, some dinner and head to bed.
He wants to have a clear head in the morning.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday September 4th, 2019 7:36:18 AM
Falco is getting very frustrated and expresses it to the group.

"What are these people doing? Acting like fools it seems and trying to dredge up old issues in the process. Then you question their beliefs and they either ignore you or want to fight you. Just stupid, very stupid. People are dead and they worry about racial divides. Bahhh... best to just go to sleep and look at it fresh in the morning."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XHold Person DC15X / Shield Other
1st- XBaneX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Detect Magic / Guidance / Light / Resistan

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Wednesday September 4th, 2019 8:47:46 AM
Mak laughed in Rolth's face. "If you had been paying attention you'd have seen the minotaur following us as I did. I hung back and followed him, though I admit what I learned was probably of little value. I followed the taur to another tavern, likely the only other one in town, I looked. Once there he met with some others and spoke too quietly for me to hear, but the entire place is aligned against outsiders...dangerously so. I suspect it might be a meeting place for this horned society. The sign out front named the place 'The Drinking Horn'. As for that any random drunk comment, I think perhaps the stress of the situation is getting the best of you and I'll ignore it this time."

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20=12 ;
Wednesday September 4th, 2019 8:53:57 AM
"Who enforces the curfew." Mak asked Gadin pointedly.

OOC: Intimidate +0, Roll 12. Meh.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=18 ;
Wednesday September 4th, 2019 10:40:23 AM
Elyas will also pipe in about the curfew
"We are appointed to investigate a murder. does that not give us any leeway in this curfew situation? the more we can find out now the better. I would hate to finally be shown to Yesia's house tomorrow only to find that the guily party returned and covered their tracks. or burned the whole house down. or killed someone else.

He shakes his head and studies Gadin a little more closely. [sense motive=18]

"I thought you were in a hurry to get this done? you came running to us, had us march through the night to get here as quickly as possible, and are now trying to get us to go slower. we need you to help us find answers, not keep running off when we could use your help navigating the politics here, and not trying to keep us from seeing the house that we have been asking to see all day!

DM Dan - An Insult on your House!
Wednesday September 4th, 2019 6:58:40 PM
Gadin looks at Mak with a 'really' face, completely sarcastic.

"I'm going to pretend you didn't ask me that question." After a moment he seems to think better than it. "It applies to you because it's the law."

He turns to Kiwina.

"I didn't disappear, I was just watching from a discrete distance. His neighbours will believe he is honourable, he allowed you to complete a Kayleb, which he won fairly, with not one, but two overseers. Looking over Yesia's house may be a wise move, but it will have to wait until tomorrow I'm afraid."

He sighs.

"Rolth, the Horned Skull are..." his voice gets lower, more conspiratorial as he speaks, and he quickly glances around to make sure no one can hear him. "A group of Taur who oppose the blending of the Tauric races. They want them to be kept separate..."

He shakes his head at Falco's outburst.

"How would you feel if a group of outsiders came into your home, and insulted your beliefs and traditions and almost accused you of being involved in murders? I don't think you'd take too kindly to it... perhaps bringing you all here was a mistake. I was hoping the outside influence would allow you to look at things differently, but you seem to insist on going around and antagonising everyone rather than showing respect for how things are done here..."

Gadin looks at Mak, returning a no doubt even glare.

"The town guard. However, if you get thrown out by the LEGAL enforcers here, even the Duke wouldn't take kindly to your inability to work with them. Talking about the fact you are here at the Dukes behest will help you, but only if you use it subtly rather than demanding everyone bend to your will simply because the Duke sent you."

Gadin looks at Elyas.

"I appreciate your words Elyas, and yes, this does need to be dealt with. However you must realise that you have not been appointed by those that enforce the laws in this town... breaking the laws is just one way I am trying to help you navigate the politics. You are all outsiders to these people, they have a distrust of them, as I'm sure most small communities do... you must try to get them on side if you want them to work with you. That means listening to them, and respecting our Traditions and our Beliefs, like the Kayleb. Not insulting us because you don't agree, or insinuating that one of us may be in on the murders simply because we keep to our Traditions and Beliefs..."

Gadin shakes his head.

"I apologise if you felt I abandoned you, but Lotan would not have appreciated my presence, what the Kayleb was declared, there was nothing I could do. It's a ritual with much weight to our people, and must be respected. If there is a disagreement, it can be settled by Kayleb, and if things are discussed before, for example a trade of information or anything along those lines, it MUST NOT be revisited why the Kayleb is underway, as the Kayleb is deciding it."

He pauses.

"It's akin to discussing with a merchant a deal where you wish to purchase some of his goods, then while he's out send another member of your team in to get a shop assistant to give those same goods at a reduced price, greater than what the merchant would have allowed. It's seen as disrespectful, insulting and more than a little underhanded. Ignoring the outcome of Kayleb is the same, or trying to deal with something while the Kayleb is also trying to deal with it I mean."

He sighs.

"Get some rest, we can get an early start in the morning, unless you have further questions for me before bed?"

Kiwina and Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {As far as you can tell, Gadin is being honest with you. He sincerely wants to help you, but also is trying to prevent you upsetting the apple cart too much at the same time. It's apparent from his words that he's now more concerned with how you've handled yourselves so far.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Wednesday September 4th, 2019 8:34:01 PM
"Thanks, Gadin, that's good advice. Any tips for other things that we ought to avoid, or local customs that we don't fully understand? Folk here seem to assume we know how things work, and get upset when we inadvertently run afoul of tradition." To Mak, he offers an olive branch. "Sorry, old bean, but all I knew was you disappeared and came back smelling like a tavern! Good work tracking down our shadows. I'm sure they're none too keen on our presence. While you were there, did you spot any with injuries? That might be a clue."

With that, Rolth is ready to head to the inn to turn in for the night. Given all the enemies we've made, we should keep watches for sure!

Kiwina (Steve M) 32/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday September 4th, 2019 10:09:46 PM
Kiwina thinks about what Gadin's said. "Well, if we're done for the night, let's get to our lodging."

To Gadin he says, "Have you ever lived anywhere else? Perhaps we should talk to the liontaurs about things in the local culture that come as a surprise to outsiders. You included."

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday September 5th, 2019 6:26:35 AM
Angus goes back to the inn, there ought to be time to see Yesia's house in the morning. He will not go to sleep immediately, but will keep watch until after midnight. Angus asks a few other Petals to remain vigilant as well. They have ruffled a few feathers this day and they could be targets as they sleep.

Mak (JamesM) (36/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Thursday September 5th, 2019 7:55:28 AM
Mak agreed on the watch and set himself up in a likely spot

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday September 5th, 2019 7:57:18 AM
Falco chuckles at the chiding and shrugs. Mumbeling that worrying about blending of Taurs simply shows a lack of wanting to be part of society as a whole. Still he is ready for bed.

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Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday September 5th, 2019 11:30:36 AM
Elyas just follows the others back to the inn and gets some rest. he hopes that tomorrow will bring more success than this day did.

We just need to find someone who actually wants to help us. surely someone here wants to see justice for poor Yesia...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday September 5th, 2019 4:51:09 PM
Tsak wakes and takes his turn at watch in the early hours.
Esmerelda too prowls around, seeming restless. Tsak is not sure if its a sign of enemies or rodents....

DM Dan - An Insult on your House!
Thursday September 5th, 2019 6:09:19 PM
Gadin nods.

"I appreciate you understanding, all of you. I would suggest if you don't know something, ask whoever your speaking to if I'm not available. The people won't have a problem with you if you show respect for our ways. But anyway... I've said enough."

He looks at Kiwina.

"No, I have lived here all my life, and the Liontaur know what is expected, they have spent time learning."

You all head to a nice(ish) warm bed and begin to settle down. Thankfully, the night passes quickly, and there are no attempts while you are sleeping. The day breaks with dew on the ground and the sun rising up quickly, waking you from you slumber.

As you come down for Breakfast, Gadin is already there, sitting and eating, well kept and ready to go.

"Did you all sleep well? Do you have any more questions for me before we head to Yesia's home?"

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday September 5th, 2019 8:06:44 PM
Angus nods, he slept well.

Angus plans to look over Yesia's home with an eye toward spotting any signs of rogueish activity or any attempts to cover up what occured.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=25 ;
Thursday September 5th, 2019 9:16:11 PM
Just one question, Gadin, "Did Yesia live alone?"

On the way to Yesia's home, Rolth will keep an eye out for anyone following us, given Mak's experience yesterday.

(Perception = 25)

Kiwina (Steve M) 37/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday September 5th, 2019 10:42:19 PM
Before bedding down, Kiwina asks if Falco has any healing left.

Kiwina wakes up grumpy and doesn't say much as they travel to Yesia's house.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 2d6(4+5)=9 2d6(2+4)=6 2d6(3+6)=9 2d6(3+5)=8 2d6(5+2)=7
Friday September 6th, 2019 7:26:52 AM
Falco is happy to help with some healing and thinks the simplest thing is to to use several channels. As the power courses though him various parts of his body warp to different forms before returning to normal, showing his connection to the Warper-sar. {Healing: 9/6/9/8/7}

Falco is up early despite the nocturnal nature of the owl that only occasional bothers him. Spending time in prayer he tries to ask for some abilities that will help to deal with the fairly irrational minotaur. When the team is gathered he lets them know he has prepared a spell that can attempt to compel truthfulness.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light /

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Friday September 6th, 2019 9:11:23 AM
The bed rest did wonders for the archer and he woke with all the miscellaneous bumps and bruises gone. He pulled out his wrinkled clothing and shook it out while he availed himself of the wash basin. As he washed he rubbed at a scab or two where he'd been scratched by a goblin and was pleased to see pink skin underneath. After using a brush on his boots and clothing to get the dust from them he redressed and headed to the common room where the others waited.

His limp had returned this morning as it always did after a night's time to stiffen so he was using his cane. It was a simple baton looking thing with a military seal atop it and looked like Mak must have used it sparingly. He carried or wore the rest of his gear since he didn't trust that it would be safe if left unattended.

Mak wondered if he'd just take some time and let it finish healing the pain would subside, but he was always on the move these past few years and the moves he was forced to take in the casino and again on the road with the goblins had aggravated the injury.

As for Gadin's explanation the night before, Mak wasn't buying it. Clearly these minotaurs were so deeply into their bigoted ways they couldn't see past them. Mak wondered if the entire island was like this. Curfews, laws designed to restrict "outsiders", and a disdain for proper hospitality were something Mak was used to in war time. This was peace time and he felt it uncalled for, but without the support of his companions he kept those thoughts mostly to himself.

What he did relate to the group was that after a quick inventory, and in spite of his quiver being full as well as an extra bundle of arrows in his pack, he wanted to purchase some additional arrows along the way to Yesia's house.

OOC: 20 Flight arrows

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday September 6th, 2019 10:22:24 AM
Elyas wakes up ready to go, but he is having trouble not being frustrated with the lack of help from the community. he knows what it is like to be an outsider, being a human growing up around Taurs, but this seems excessive to him. he hopes that today they break things open a bit.

There has to be something here they are afraid of. maybe people know what happened but are afraid of the person or people that did it. it's not normal for people to be this resistant to an investigation into a murder like this. maybe we need to make enough noise to get attention from this hidden presence and draw it out. Elyas comments to Falco over breakfast. Any ideas?

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Friday September 6th, 2019 11:57:04 AM
Mak listened to Elyas conversation with Falco and interjected. "Pardon, old bean, but if provoking them to act is your goal we should all go to the "Drinking Horn" and put on a show of our groups diversity. Perhaps our presence might force their hand. Besides, I believe they still owe me a few drinks. I'd also like to see how they behave when it's not 12 on 1."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday September 6th, 2019 6:16:33 PM
So Yesia's home this morning, and the Drinking Horn for lunch? Sounds like a plan.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday September 6th, 2019 7:21:48 PM
"Thanks, Falco."

DM Dan - A dangerous idea...
Saturday September 7th, 2019 3:18:11 AM
Gadin nods at Rolth's questions.

"Yes as far as I'm aware she lived by herself."

As you discuss going to the Drinking Horn, Gadin looks genuinely shocked, even to the point he stops moving forward and just stands still, as anger washes over him.

"After all I said last night, you still insist on provoking the people? Why do you bother? You have no interest in getting to the bottom of this. Nearly everything you have done you have offended people and not apologised or taken any responsibility. You have shown absolutely no respect. Even if our ways ARE strange to you that doesn't mean you can enforce your attitudes on us. The Duke hasn't been bothered with how we run things and neither should you. I understand you want to get to the bottom of this but you are now intending to ACTIVELY turn the community against you. Can you think of any more certain way to ensure that anyone who might have been willing to help you will now ignore you and resist you? For just one moment, think about how you would feel if a group of various different races turned up in your hometown and started ignoring all the rules and demanding things of you. If you really want to purposefully cause trouble, I can't stop you, but no one will help you if you decide to do it. Eventually you will just be thrown out of the village, and the murder will never get solved. I'm certain the Duke would not be happy about that."

He seems adamant that you may need to rethink your plan, but it is still up to you.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Saturday September 7th, 2019 7:48:22 AM
"I for one have no intention of going to that bar. Let’s be on our way to Yesia’s House, and see where the clues lead us!"

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday September 7th, 2019 8:46:40 AM

Ok, then so going to the Drinking Horn is bad.

Angus would have unknowingly stumbled into that one.

Angus wants to get to Yesia's place, solve her murder, find out who is behind all this mayhem, and get out of this strange place.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Saturday September 7th, 2019 9:57:30 AM
Kiwina stops and looks at their minotaur host. "No, Gadin." He pauses for a moment, choosing his words, speaking softly, "When we were heading to our lodging last night, you chided us for not trying to fit in. Some of us listened. But when I suggested that you and we talk to the liontaurs about what it takes to fit in around here, you just said that the liontaur have spent their time learning, and hurried home. We've seen some of what the liontaurs have learned -- Elyas was able to stop that. But it really undercuts your message about fitting in when you don't help us learn how. So before we go anywhere else, why don't you tell us how our plan is likely to be received? I gather you do not object to a visit to Yesia's house, where we don't expect to run into others. Or we could go back to the liontaurs, who -- along with you -- might be able to explain things in ways more familiar to us."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday September 7th, 2019 10:45:43 AM
Tsak stops to think about Gadin's words. He understands about getting the populace onside, that's common sense. He's not sure he understands why going to the Drinking Horn is bad. He leans in to listen if Gadin explains his concern.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Saturday September 7th, 2019 3:53:45 PM
Don't forget Gadin, we're here because YOU asked us to be. we were about to leave this island when you came running up to us asking us to come intervene in whatever it is that is going on here. All we ask is that you HELP us navigate this town, but so far you have been less than helpful. every time we get into a situation you are gone and we stumble into a messy situation. then you come back and complain that we don't know what we're doing and that we're being rude.

I understand that you don't want us to walk into this Drinking Horn place. all you had to say was "I don't think that is a good idea guys" and maybe explain why instead of flying off the handle. we are open to suggestions on how to investigate this murder. We need you to act as our guide, not just berate us whenever things don't go well.

Of course if you would rather, we can all just leave and let you solve this one on your own. Right now that's sounding real attractive to me. just saying

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Monday September 9th, 2019 7:37:46 AM
Falco clicks his beak as Elyas finishes his rebuttal.

"It does seem that we will get nowhere because we reject the casual racism of the general population."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light /

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Monday September 9th, 2019 12:38:45 PM
Mak listened to Gadin and didn’t agree with the taur at all. As it happened Mak agreed more with Kiwina than anyone else, but he was content to let Kiwina speak rather than he interject and muddy the waters.

Regardless, it was hard to fit in here because the Minotaurs didn’t desire integration. Mak felt that if all the non Minotaurs left tomorrow those remaining would be completely content with matters.

DM Dan - An Apology.
Monday September 9th, 2019 6:40:44 PM
Gadin sighs.

"You're right, I'm sorry. I've not guided you as much as I could have done."

He takes a deep breath.

"I will give you some advice, respect the people, don't treat them as beneath you just because you believe something different, even if you disagree with their beliefs. The town does want this solved, they just want you to show them respect. Don't act without thinking, listen to what people have to say and try to realise that just because there's friction and people don't like that, it doesn't mean that everyone is nasty and out to get you. Try not be so adversarial unless you know the person has done something wrong. Try to make friends rather than relying on 'The Duke sent us' to force co-operation. In the same way you've been resistant on listening to what others say to you, they will be resistant to what you want to talk about if the whole reason you're talking is because the Duke sent you."

He smiles wistfully.

"I know some of our beliefs are backwards, I just ask that you don't belittle them and understand they have meaning to us."

He gestures back into the town proper.

"Shall we visit Yesia's home now? I want us to solve this, and I will try to give you more guidance when I can."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Monday September 9th, 2019 6:48:50 PM
"Sounds good, let’s be on our way! And hey, as long as we are walking, I thought of some more questions. Who did Yesia’s job before she arrived? Maybe they know something about the deletion of names of the murdered from the ledger. Also, who leads the Horned Skulls? Seems like someone to investigate as well. What other ideas do you fellows have?"

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Monday September 9th, 2019 7:36:24 PM
“I for one was threatened with physical harm just for being someplace and ordering a drink. That’s not lawful or civilized behavior.”

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=16 ;
Monday September 9th, 2019 10:41:46 PM
Angus is pleased that they are going to Yesia's house. He keeps a look out for anyone following or watching them.

(Perception = 16)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday September 9th, 2019 10:45:00 PM
"Where I'm from," Kiwina starts to tell Mak, but then just shakes his head. "Let's just say that being in the wrong place can get you hurt whether your actions are innocent or not."

At Rolth's suggestions, he adds, "As for the Horned Skulls -- by now I'm sure they have marked us if they are as intolerant of strangers as they seem. If we have been as bungling as Gadin thinks, they will use that to make us less welcome. I bet it won't be difficult to find one. Might not recognize him, though."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday September 10th, 2019 5:47:28 AM
Tsak and Esmerelda follow along. Tsak wanders if Yesia hid anything in her home and whether they'll be able to conduct a thorough search.
The half-orc's head is spinning a little with the local politics and customs.
This policing stuff is hard work, let me know when we get back to old-fashioned skull-cracking...
He adds a lopsided grin, hoping it will be enough to let Gadin know that his words are in jest.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday September 10th, 2019 7:22:11 AM
Falco just shakes his head at the speech thinking it is just the group being forced to accept stupidity. Growing up a small halfling in the land of taurs he was lucky to be mostly ignored though he still faced his fair share of stupidity for being different. I thought this all ended with the races coming together, idealistic halfling brain I guess.

He adds nothing to the conversation just goes with the flow this morning.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light /

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=11 ;
Tuesday September 10th, 2019 10:44:36 AM
About time Elyas thinks as they approach Yesia's house. Elyas is still very concerned that with the space of several days after the murder event, the guilty party has had plenty of time to go to the house and take anything that could link them to what happened or give clues as to what Yesia did to get on someone's bad side.

Keep an eye out as we approach. before we walk in to the house lets look around the outside for signs of others coming in uninvited. I can't imagine we will be the first ones to enter the house since Yesia's murder.
perception = 11.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Tuesday September 10th, 2019 5:26:56 PM
Mak replied to Kiwina..."Innocent is stretching it a bit and I won't claim that, but I was being law abiding and only following he who followed us. It was made clear to me by their posture and attitude that to stay was going to invite being ejected in a most unpleasant manner. I elected to save the town some clean up expense by not slaying them all out of hand."

That last was said with a jesting tone. His expression clearly indicated that any clean up would be him being mopped up from the floor of the place.

"I've only been here a short time. Is this the attitude I should expect away from the port cities? If so that does not bode well for travellers coming inland from abroad and it should be made known to any that travel inland to avoid the area."

DM Dan - Yesia's Home
Tuesday September 10th, 2019 7:13:40 PM
Elyas Highlight to display spoiler: {You don't spot anything untoward following you.}

Gadin leads you through the streets to a house with a couple of guards outside, after a quick word from Gadin, and looking you up and down, they part to let you in.

The "house" such that it is, is only actually a single room, with a bed in one corner, a desk in another and cooking pot against the opposite wall with a chimney to let the smoke out.

On the desk are several papers and documents, and there a few books on the bed too. There are a couple of chairs by the fire, also with papers on them, other than these features the room is very simple and spartan.

What do you want to investigate first?

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=21 ;
Tuesday September 10th, 2019 7:22:55 PM
Angus immediately takes a look at all the possible entrances and exits as well as the fireplace. He will look to see if any of the stuff in the fireplace consists of burnt papers like the papers on the chairs.

(Perception = 21)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=14 ; d20+15=20 ;
Tuesday September 10th, 2019 8:04:38 PM
Kiwina looks around outside of the house, to see if he can find signs of any attempt to break in, and for tracks. (perception = 14; survival = 20)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+12=25 ;
Tuesday September 10th, 2019 8:24:44 PM
Rolth thanks the guards and commends them for keeping a sharp eye on the place. "We'll be sure to put in a good word for you with Ranter!" He then moves inside, and searches the bed for clues after casting Toro's Taur Try (Minotaur). Anything hidden under the mattress? Feeling around in the pillows? Speaking of which, is the bed sized for two minotaurs? If so, does it look like it was used as such?

(Perception = 25)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=22 ;
Wednesday September 11th, 2019 7:41:49 AM
Falco first moves to investigate the papers and books. He checks to be sure there is nothing else he will disturb before sitting to read. {Perception: 22}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light /

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20+4=20 ;
Wednesday September 11th, 2019 10:51:13 AM
Mak simply wasn't suited to investigation, so he joined the guards outside to assist them in watching the place. At the same time he watched them.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 20

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=14 ;
Wednesday September 11th, 2019 11:31:01 AM
Elyas joins Falco in leafing through papers and books, reading through anything that Falco picks out as being iportant. he also feels around for hidden compartments on the desk or papers tucked out of sight.

perception = 14.

"Gadin, I'm sure you are more familiar with this home. does anything look out of place to you? can you help us look for clues? or advise us on how to go about our search?

Elyas is trying his best to include Gadin and smooth things over after the arguments on the way, but it is an effort for him to do so.

DM Dan - Yesia's Home
Wednesday September 11th, 2019 5:20:21 PM
Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {There is only one exit, the door your came in through, though there are a couple of windows, they're fairly small, a Taur would struggle to get through them, a human sized person would fit though. While looking through the fireplace there are some pieces of paper with writing on.}

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {Your investigation bears no fruit, there doesn't appear to be any sign of forced entry and while there are several tracks, they all look fairly old, and nothing since Yesia was killed two days ago, certainly.}

One of the guards smiles and swells up with pride at Rolth's words.

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {The bed itself seems empty, so does the mattress, however under the pillow there is a dagger a simple enough blade, nothing fancy about it. You suspect it would have been for self defence. The bed is designed for one.}

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {There's nothing really to disturb, it's organised chaos, but looking through the books you quickly realise some of the papers are death certificates, and the books are the books that Yesia would keep the records of. When cross referencing, you see that some of the deaths which have been ruled as "Suspicious" but nothing ever came of it, and in these cases they do NOT appear in the book, even though there is a death certificate. Every single one of these, without fail, is of a Liontaur or a Centaur. Not one is of a Minotaur.}

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {The guards watch you as closely, but they don't appear to be too bothered by you, they are however preventing anyone else come into the house, no matter who they are. It seems only you and the other Petals have been given permission to enter.}

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {}You find no hidden compartments, but you do manage to find a letter that Falco appears to miss while he's cross refencing some of the documents with the books, and it's a piece of paper with some notes on it, in Yesia's familiar handwriting. Saying "Records expunged... deaths are suspicious... no Minotaur... Horned Skull?"

Gadin nods, entering the building at Elyas' command. "My gosh... talk about bringing your work home with you. I would say I'm not sure how I can be of service, other than to suggest looking through the papers. Yesia was a bit of a pack rat... and liked to keep things in a mess, though she always knew where everything was.

He turns to Rolth.

"To answer your earlier question Rolth, the man who did the job Yesia did before her passed away in his sleep. He was very VERY old, and we had expected it for some time, Yesia apprenticed under him."

His eyes go far away for a moment. "Poor Joran... I will miss him, he was kind and pleasant man, much like Yesia..."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday September 11th, 2019 8:16:31 PM
Kiwina enters the house to tell the others that he finds no sign of anyone trying to break in here.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=20 ;
Wednesday September 11th, 2019 8:26:54 PM
Angus examines what he found in the fireplace. He tries to read and if necessary reassemble the pieces (like a jigsaw puzzle) to get a coherent narrative.

(perception = 20)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Wednesday September 11th, 2019 8:32:10 PM
To Gadin, Rolth says, "I'm sorry to hear about Joran, but glad that you had the blessing of his presence for so long. He sounds like a guy I would have liked to meet." Upon searching the bed, Rolth will turn to the Petals, hold up the dagger and ask, "Hey, is this blade consistent with the wounds you found on the body? I wouldn't expect so, but thought I'd ask. Anyone think we should hold it for evidence, or should we just leave it here? What else have you guys found?"

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Wednesday September 11th, 2019 9:34:12 PM
OOC: Don’t know who else knows what the dagger looks like, but Mak is outside. I also understand that the dagger is of unusual design, right? —tag DM —

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday September 12th, 2019 5:56:38 AM
Tsak checks out all the Petals searching thru the small dwelling and can't see a space where he can be of value. He decides to hang out with Mak and the soldiers at the front.
Esmerelda finds a spot where sunlight has warmed up a bit of stone and makes herself comfortable for a nap.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday September 12th, 2019 7:43:24 AM
As Falco gets to reading he ideally comments that it would be nice if the fellow who fought Kiwana turned out to be the killer. Digging in he gets more serious.

"My friends I may have something of note. It seems she had death certicates and the ledgers where she recorded deaths. Oddly the deaths ruled as suspicious do not appear in the ledger. Further odd every suspicious death is a minotaur or a liontaur, not one is a minotaur." he looks at the rest of the group, at least those inside "Gadin, I take your note to respect the customs of the community to heart but at every turn things look worse for the customs. We need to find who is in the Horned Skull group and when we do I doubt they will be cooperative."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light /

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20+1=4 ;
Thursday September 12th, 2019 8:58:31 AM
OOC: First, this line from Falco "...minotaur or a liontaur, not one is a minotaur." seems to be contradictory. Also, referencing minotaurs as men is confusing since we are in a blended society so I'd ask that when talking about one of the monster races we use "taur" in place of man or men. Cool?

Mak stood outside with Tsak and the guards as he watched the watchers. They seemed like alright taurs, but Mak wasn't so sure.

"What do you two know of the Horned Skull Society?", Mak asked innocently. He waited a moment with no answer forthcoming. "These guys are as stoic as the ones posted outside the Duke's palace." Mak remarked to Tsak. "You can't shake those guys. That's just how good they are."

OOC: Diplomacy (Gather info) +1, Roll 4, Fail.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday September 12th, 2019 1:01:08 PM
Elyas shows Falco the letter he found under the desk that seems to reinforce what Falco found. Deaths have gone unreported, none of them Minotaurs. Yesia expresses a thought that the horned skull are involved. then she was killed. seems like they are who we should be looking into. Gadin, I know you don't approve of how we've handled things so far. so how would YOU go about confronting the honred skull about these findings?

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Thursday September 12th, 2019 3:10:57 PM
OOC: Mak has already suggested how he'd do it. :)

DM Dan - Yesia's Home
Friday September 13th, 2019 2:36:58 AM
Angus Highlight to display spoiler: {You begin assembling the pieces of paper, it might take you a few minutes, but you're confident you can do it.}

Gadin nods. "Joran was a good man." ((OoC: The dagger Rolth is holding is a plain and simple dagger, nothing special about it, one of the weapons used to kill Yesia was unique and had an odd blade design.))

Gadin nod's sadly at Falco's words.

"You're right... they won't be. They are a very Pro Minotaur group who dislike outsiders... I would say they are to blame for the current crop of fearmongering."

The guards just look at Mak, but say nothing, remaining completely stoic and unmoved.

Gadin looks a little shocked. "I don't think I could confront them... membership in it isn't widely known. Anyone could be a member... but they know one another, but I don't think I know anybody who is. Which is foolish of course, I'm sure someone I know is, but no one I could point out and say that they are a member for certain..."

He sighs.

"Have you any more searching to do here?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=15 ;
Friday September 13th, 2019 3:46:41 AM
(Diplomacy=15)

Tsak nods at Mak's comment Mmm, stoic, just like their boss, who has requested that we be given any assistance that we ask for. One type of assistance is helping us with access to Yesia's house, thank you gentlefolk. Another type of assistance would be information on the horned skull, know anyone involved?

Tsak isn't sure if his effort at diplomacy will succeed or cause a riot. He tries not to fidget too much as he waits to find out.

Once back with the Petals he remarks Well if the Minotaurs won't tell us who is in their secret club, and going to their favorite tavern is out, then the answer lies either with the Liontaurs (who won't thank us after our last visit) or the Captain of the Guard, who should surely know something.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday September 13th, 2019 5:40:17 AM
Kiwina says, "I'd agree with taking this to Ranther if we had clear evidence that the Horned Skulls are the culprits, but we don't. Remember we also have evidence liontaurs were involved in Yesia's murder."

Kiwina isn't sure where the evidence points yer. Perhaps laying it all out would help, but he suspects the Petals don't have enough yet.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Friday September 13th, 2019 6:42:02 AM
While waiting on Angus to finish piecing together the torn up paper, Rolth asks, "So where to now, fellows? Shall we go back to the clerk to see what he might have discerned from the ledgers, and what he discussed with Ranter in our absence? Or maybe back to the liontaur side of town, where we could ask around for more clues, and perhaps search the house of that rascal, Juran? Or ask Shelian if anyone sought treatment for wounds like those that Yesia inflicted in self-defense? Heh, we could even mention Lotan's wounds, and Shelian could go check them out. He's still hiding something, and might be willing to talk to a priest!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=15 ;
Friday September 13th, 2019 7:31:40 AM
At times like this Falco surely misses his former intellect still he knows there must be an answer. He gets on his knees and looks under beds and tables to make sure nothing has been missed or hidden from an easy search. {Perception: 15}

"I would think the Captain of the Guard first, unless he is also of the opinion that non-minotaur should not be here. It is possible we will accidentally end up asking one of the killers for help."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light /

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Friday September 13th, 2019 7:33:37 AM

Gents, I need a few minutes here, but I may have something once all the pieces are back together

Angus continues reassemble the pieces he found in the fireplace.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Friday September 13th, 2019 8:59:03 AM
Mak watched the two guards and wondered if they spent their spare time in mazes. That certainly seemed like something they'd do, though Mak would rather not be in a maze complicated enough to challenge one of them.

So while the petal finished up inside he moved around the outside of the structure and examined the base of the building, even going as far as to kick at the dirt next to the walls as he went. He didn't know what he might find, if anything. They had searched very thoroughly before.

OOC: Perception +4, Taking 20=24.

DM Dan - Yesia's Home Part 3
Friday September 13th, 2019 6:43:51 PM
The guards look to one another then respond to Tsak's enquiry.

"The Horned Skull are a group of Minotaurs that don't like the mixing of the Taur races, they think they should be kept separate, and 'pure'. They are also violent and dangerous, so most people don't like talking about them..."

Kiwina thinks about collating more data.

Rolth queries what to do next.

Falco suggest speaking to the Captain of the Guard. - Highlight to display spoiler: {There is nothing more around the bed.}

Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {You finish putting the letter together. It is a letter from Yesia to the captain of the guard, Ranter. It states her belief that she thinks that someone has been erasing the suspicious deaths of various Liontaur and Centaurs from the Registry. It appears to be a cover up to prevent the deaths being further investigated, and she wants to discuss it with him, as she's afraid of his brother, Rasheel, as he keeps asking her questions. The letter itself was never sealed or sent, it looks like Yesia may have burnt it to prevent someone else reading it.}

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You don't find anything, there is nothing unusual outside the house.}

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday September 13th, 2019 7:31:38 PM
I don't think we'll find much else here. Angus, once you've gotten what you can from those scraps let us know and we can move on. I like Rolth's idea to talk with Shelian again. or the captain of the guard. we need more legitimacy as investigators and need to do it properly that means bringing in some authority figures on our current findings and suspicion about a cover up involving the horned skull.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday September 14th, 2019 3:50:58 PM

Ah, guys, you need to hear this.

Angus reads what he has found to the rest of the investigators.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday September 14th, 2019 5:37:55 PM
Awesome work Angus!

I think that someone with greater diplomacy than I have a word with the guards here. They may not know anymore, but they might. As for what order to approach others in, that will need someone with more wisdom than I.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Sunday September 15th, 2019 10:48:47 AM
"That letter is something we could take to Ranter. However, there are still loontaurs involved in Yssia's death. But perhaps we could learn if this Rasheel is part of the Horned Skulls."

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Sunday September 15th, 2019 12:27:35 PM
Sounds like we need to have a talk with Ranter, and show him this letter that was meant for him

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=15 ;
Sunday September 15th, 2019 8:23:32 PM
Rolth agrees that Ranter is a good next stop, to share what we have learned and see what progress he has made. On the way out, Rolth will thank the guards again, and ask their names so that he might report their keenness to Ranter. He will also ask them who else has accessed the house since Yesia's death, even if authorized.

(Diplomacy = 15 to chat up the guards.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Monday September 16th, 2019 7:47:02 AM
Not finding anything else around Falco goes outside with the others.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light /

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Monday September 16th, 2019 9:57:29 AM
Mak too accompanied the others.

DM Dan - Yesia's Home Part 3
Monday September 16th, 2019 6:37:58 PM
The guards give Rolth their names, and proudly state that no one else has entered the house since it was ordered guarded after Yesia's body was discovered.

Gadin nods.

"Speaking to Ranter would be a good idea... I agree if you can get him on side it will extend some more locally rooted legitimacy to yourselves as investigators. Ranter is a good man... sometimes a little misguided, but he genuinely wants what is best for Greenfell... he is also a man very loyal to his family... and wants what is best for them."

Gadin leads you to the closest thing a town this size has to a constabulary, a building with a few cells and fairly small barracks. The guards allow you in, and you can see sitting behind a desk looking exasperated is a Minotaur with a friendly smile, despite his rather stressed appearance.

"Ah... the investigators... how goes your search?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Monday September 16th, 2019 8:01:25 PM
Rolth greets Ranter warmly, "It is good to see you again so soon. I'm afraid that we have mixed results to report. Lotan was every bit as difficult to deal with as you warned us about. That said, we still managed to learn a few things. His wife and daughter seemed to know something about Yesia's murder that night, but were unwilling to speak of it, at least in front of him. He, too, seemed to have knowledge about that night, but would not share it without being bested in Kayleb. I regret to say that he is more mighty than our champion of the day, so he dismissed us harshly. But not before we noted that he had some injuries sustained before we got there. I cannot say whether they occurred during Yesia's killing, nor whether he was attacking or aiding her. I would guess the latter, because he does seem concerned that if he cooperates with the investigation, that his family might come to harm. Do you have any ideas about how to get him to come clean about events that night, while still protecting his family? If nothing else, many will have witnessed how he sent us away in anger and unsatisfied with his answers, so perhaps a more private conversation would allow him to say more? It could even be that our unintentionally rude behavior was created an opportunity, since now no one will suspect him of cooperating with us."

"We had more luck at Yesia's place, where I must say your two guards were doing a fine job. Angus, do you want to explain the document that you found in the fireplace?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=11 ;
Monday September 16th, 2019 9:15:46 PM
Kiwina is satisfied to defer to Rolth on matters of diplomacy, but watches Ranter carefully when he sees the letter. Gadin said Ranter is close to his family, and the letter seems to implicate his brother, after all. (Sense motive = 11 for his actions after seeing the letter)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=20 ;
Tuesday September 17th, 2019 4:07:23 AM
(Perception=20)
Tsak stands still and quiet during the interaction with Ranter, but he watches the minotaur very closely. He is trying to determine how much Ranter knows about the Horned Skull and hopes to learn more by watching his reaction to the document Angus has pieced together and the conversation that will follow.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday September 17th, 2019 7:17:54 AM
{ooc: I am having trouble working out what a minotaur smiling looks like.}

Falco lets the spokesmen for the group do the talking but watches closely for any reaction.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=17 ;
Tuesday September 17th, 2019 7:45:07 AM
Angus is also curious to see Ranter's reaction(s).

(Sense Motive = 17)

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Tuesday September 17th, 2019 10:19:26 AM
Mak was a master diplomat...in his unit in the army, but compared to Rolth he was an amateur so he kept his mouth shut and let the taur speak. As he listened he continued to keep a wary eye out for evesdroppers and others that might be on the horned skull payroll.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=11 ;
Tuesday September 17th, 2019 11:16:33 AM
When Angus misses the cue from Rolth to share the note, Elyas steps in as smoothly as possible.
As Rolth says, we found some interesting information in Yesia's house. she was recording information about a series of deaths that were not shown in the proper register, and flagged it as suspicious that none of the mysterious deaths were minotaurs. we alos found this:

he hands Ranter the mended letter.

It is a letter from Yesia to you, Captain. It what we found in her notes, that someone has been erasing the suspicious deaths of various Liontaur and Centaurs from the Registry. It appears to be a cover up to prevent the deaths being further investigated, and she wanted to discuss it with you. she mentions your brother Rasheel, and states that he had been harassing her. do you know anything of their interactions? she was clearly afraid of either him or someone else, because she chose to burn this letter rather than deliver it to you

diplomacy = 11

DM Dan - Yesia's Home Part 3 d20+8=22 ;
Tuesday September 17th, 2019 6:07:23 PM
Ranter greets you each in turn, with a smile and a nod, and listens to your words an questions.

"Yes, I'm sorry about Lotan... he is a traditionalist and believes that our ways of Kayleb are still important. To be fair to him, most of the Minotaurs here do, myself included, but he can be a little overzealous in protecting his family. I agree that he's afraid that his family will be targeted next. I will see if I can arrange a more... private conversation with him where you can question him without fear of him avoiding talking to you."

When he hears about the letter, he sits down, and reads it, his head in one hand, he glances up at all of you as he does.

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot tell how he feels, his poker face is fairly good.}

Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice his face seems to pinch slightly, as if upset when he reads the letter.}

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {Ranter is definitely disturbed by the letter, and is clearly shocked by what it says. But he appears genuine with his responses. You suspect that he's making up excuses to protect his brother out of loyalty, and a genuine wish that his brother wasn't involved, but you know Ranter will do what is right.}

Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {Ranter is definitely disturbed by the letter, and is clearly shocked by what it says. But he appears genuine with his responses.}

Ranter at each of you. "And you don't doubt the veracity of the letter?"

After you answer he nods.

"Well... it saddens me to think this has happened... Rasheel... is..."

He sighs, as if trying to find the words.

"A staunch traditionalist, he dislikes many non Minotaur Taur, and if she was investigating suspicious activity around the deaths of Centaurs and Liontaurs, he may very well have tried to warn her off... perhaps he told her that they weren't worth looking in to...?"

The last sentence definitely comes out more as a question than a statement, and he closes his eyes for a moment, before opening them, and you see there is steel in there.

"As of this moment, you have done more to investigate this death and help get justice than anyone else, myself included. That is going to change. I will ensure you get a chance to speak to Lotan, with just myself and yourselves present, so he needn't fear and can be honest with you. Is there any further help you need?"

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday September 17th, 2019 6:24:27 PM

Angus defers to the group on where to go next.

Angus feels that Rasheel might have answers to some of their questions, or at least give direction to their next steps...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Tuesday September 17th, 2019 7:44:12 PM
"I'm sorry, this news about Rasheel must be hard to accept. And perhaps there will be some extenuating circumstance, but I hope we can agree that his actions need to be carefully, if discreetly, investigated. And thank you for offering to set up a private interview with Lotan, that would be most excellent when the right opportunity arises. I do have a few more questions that you, with your extensive local experience and keen investigator's perception, might be able to help with.

For one, Kiwina noted that at least one of Yesia's attackers used a unique blade that left very characteristic wounds. Do you know who amongst folks here in town might own such a weapon?

Second, you went to talk to the clerk, Lukran, after we left. Did your discussion reveal any additional clues?

Also, did you note that Lukran had some papers with the Horned Skull symbol on them. Any idea why that might be?"

Rolth thanks Ranter for any information that he can provide, and suggests one of two course of action: we return to talk to Shelian to see if he knows of anyone who appeared with wounds after Yesia fought back against her killers, or we go search Juran's place for clues about who he might be rabblerousing for.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday September 18th, 2019 12:21:25 AM
I was not the only one who noticed the distinctive wounds." Kiwina attempts to describe the blade with the aid of the others, if Ranter is interested in this detail.

Meanwhile, Kiwina wonders about the propriety of interviewing Lotan again, given that there was a Kayleb. Well, Ranter would know. Kiwina just doesn't think he'll grasp this culture anytime soon.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday September 18th, 2019 6:01:51 AM
More information on the Horned Skull, as well as the names and whereabouts of any known members may prove most useful.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday September 18th, 2019 9:41:17 AM
Falco listens intently and waits to the others finish before approaching. His few words are tinged with sorrow.

"It is good that you are loyal to your brother. Family needs to stand together until there is a moment you cannot. I hope that moment does not truly come for you. We will do our best."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday September 18th, 2019 11:48:37 AM
He may have a blind spot when it comes to his brother. but we have to tread carefully here

Your brother had some sort of disagreement with Yesia. it may have been as simple as him warning her off. it puts a bad light on him to know that he is outspoken against the very people who have been dying and removed from record while also being named in a note from the murdered woman. I want to believe that he is not the guilty party, but to fully believe that we should give him a chance to explain himself, and tell us what the disagreements with Yesia were. if he was warning her of danger, he might know who attacked her

We maybe don't want to intimidate him by all going to see him at once. perhaps you could talk to him privately? one or more of us can join you if you think it prudent, or we can just meet back later once you have a moment with him

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20+4=8 ;
Wednesday September 18th, 2019 2:02:48 PM
Mak listened to what was said and offered up his own opinions here and there. Mostly they were related the horned skull and motivations. (See investigation file) While Gadin was present he didn't discuss that Minotaur's involvement, but once they were alone Mak added. "We need to find out who sent Gadin to get us. Was it really Yesia? and if so would he have had the authority to tell her no? He might have come to get us simply because he was ordered to do so and intentionally delayed our return to allow for Yesia to be silenced."

Mak still wasn't convinced of Gadin's non involvement due to his unavailability during critical times these past few days. He still kept a watch for evesdroppers.

OOC: Perception +4, 8

"What if we manufacture some evidence and see what Gadin does with it? Wouldn't that show his allegiance if it implicated a horned skull member?"

DM Dan - Yesia's Home Part 3
Wednesday September 18th, 2019 6:31:37 PM
Ranter nods.

"I will do what I can. The blade you describe... I think I have seen it somewhere, but I will have to do some checking... if Lurkan has papers to do with the Horned Skull, I'm afraid I didn't see them."

Ranter listens to the other questions and answers them in turn.

"The Horned Skull has several members in our little village... they usually don't reveal themselves to one another... I do have my suspicions about Rasheel... but he's my brother... I cannot believe he'd be caught up in this, however the letter coupled with his possible involvement means that it may be him behind it..."

He looks terribly sad.

"I didn't think it would come to this... I had always suspected Rasheel was... rough... but I never expected he would want to do this."

He looks for a moment like he will break down, before steeling himself.

"What do you plan on doing next? Would you like me to get Lotan again for you to speak to, or would you prefer to attempt something else?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Wednesday September 18th, 2019 9:23:54 PM
"I think maybe we should give Lotan a day to calm down. In the meantime, maybe we could go search Juran's place? Maybe hit Shelian's temple on the way, to see what he knows about injured folk. Anybody got a better idea to make progress?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday September 18th, 2019 11:33:40 PM
"I agree that Juran merits further investigation. It would be nice to look at his place while he's in jail. But how will the liontaurs take that? Might be best to see if he has any wounds first."

"Excuse me, Ranter. Juran seems to be an agitator, but does he also get into fights personally?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday September 19th, 2019 6:10:57 AM
Is Juran still in custody? I'd like to question him further to get the story from the liontaur perspective.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:57:14 AM
Falco continues to listen and watch. He continues to feel that this is a little over his head in his new incarnation. Wait, listen and see what shakes out seems to be the most prudent.

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday September 19th, 2019 10:32:33 AM
Elyas keeps quiet for now, as there are already plenty of options to choose from.

We have as much actual evidence as we're going to get I imagine. unfortunately all we have is a lot of vague suspicion and nothing concrete. guess wrong and this whole town could go off like a bomb...

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Thursday September 19th, 2019 12:46:18 PM
Mak's words went nowhere, so as a junior member of the group he waited for the others to make a decision about how to proceed. He noticed that Falco and Elyas both were staying quiet as well. Perhaps they knew something he didn't.

DM Dan - Ranter's discussion.
Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:12:11 PM
Ranter nods.

"Perhaps you are right... giving Lotan an extra day to relax would be wise. If you wish to search Juran's place, I can help arrange that."

He looks to Kiwina.

"Juran is mostly an agitator, I would imagine he gets into fights from time to time, but avoids getting caught afterwards."

He looks to the whole group.

"So what do you all want to do?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=21 ;
Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:54:16 PM
Barring any objections, Rolth leads the group on a three step course. First, to examine Juran and see whether he is sporting any wounds that can be traced back to Yesia's murder. "Can someone with medical skills offer an opinion?" Then proceeding to visit Shelian again, and ask him whether he has treated any such wounds. Finally arriving at Juran's place, which hopefully won't be surrounded by too many hostile liontaurs, who ought to be out working during the day, with any luck.

(Perception = 21 to spot any threats as we go about our work)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=24 ; d20+6=16 ;
Friday September 20th, 2019 12:23:24 AM
Kiwina agrees with visiting Juran first, and offers his skills to check any wounds Juran has. (Heal = 24 to identify wounds from goring) "Depending on Juran's attitude while being examined, he might also be questioned. Do we have anything to ask him?"

At the temple, Kiwina will let the others do the talking. He will observe Shelian during the conversation (sense motive = 16), more to feel useful than out of any doubt.

At Juran's place, he's more interested in learning why Juran is here than investigating, and will remain outside to strike up a conversation if any liontaurs are around and seem interested in what the Petals are doing.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+3=22 ;
Friday September 20th, 2019 7:32:47 AM
Falco is happy with Rolth's plan and will examine for any wounds. {Heal: 22}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20+4=6 ;
Friday September 20th, 2019 8:57:24 AM
Mak stayed close to Rolth since he felt that one needed the extra protection.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 6...argh

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday September 20th, 2019 11:56:02 AM
Before we go with this plan, what was decided about Rasheel? will you be speaking to him alone Ranter, or would you like us to question him discreetly? I really think we should at least hear his side of the story.

As long as some plan is in place to get more info about the person who's name was written in a letter from the dead woman, Elyas will follow the lead of the group.

to Mak separately , Elyas asks
what kind of evidence do you have in mind to show Gadin? He does seem to be hindering this investigation more than he is helping it, but i don't know that it has been enough to make me suspect him. I think he may just not be very good at this investigation stuff.

speaking of Gadin... Elyas looks around for him. He has been awfully quiet during the planning of next steps, despite Elyas doing everything he can to give space for Gadin to chime in to help them avoid any political pitfalls.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Friday September 20th, 2019 5:07:20 PM
Mak looks sidelong at Elyas. "Gadin? He's either too steeped in the local traditions and afraid to buck the trend, or he's an unwilling participant and only going through the motions with this investigation. I am unconvinced about his commitment to the investigation as he seems more concerned about the status quo than discovering what's happening here. Recall that our original task wasn't to find Yesia's murderer. If it were up to me I'd disband the Horned Skull as I see them only an impediment to progress here on the island. Unfortunately I'm not taur and an outsider. Change here is going to have to come from within, and neither Kiwina, Rolth, or Gadin seem interested in effecting that change, but doing that isn't going to be easy or quick.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday September 20th, 2019 5:40:26 PM
Tsak is happy enough with the three step plan. He's interested in investigating Rasheel as a link to the horned skull, but isnt sure that a frontal approach is wise.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Friday September 20th, 2019 11:26:19 PM
Angus likes the idea of disbanding the Horned Skull organization but feels it would be a distraction from their true purpose of finding the killer.

DM Dan - How do you solve a problem like Juran?
Saturday September 21st, 2019 7:25:44 PM
Ranter responds to Elyas.

"I don't mind, I will bring him in alone, I owe him that much. But if you want to be there when I speak to him I can also arrange that. It's up to yourselves, just let me know before curfew."

As you leave the building Gadin comes up to you.

"You did well in there! You listened to what he had to say... it seems perhaps you took my advice after all. When you go and speak to Juran I would make a point to mention you have Ranter on side, and that could impact his stay in the cells. You could perhaps intimate that you could help him get free earlier if you have any questions to ask him, then it would be up to you if you would want to keep any implied promises. I would suggest you strategise before speaking with Juran, so you know what sort of tack to take with him. It would also be prudent to remember he's possibly a member of the Horned Skull... so anything you reveal to him may get back to that organisation."

What do you wish to do now? Strategise or head straight to a meeting with Juran?

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday September 21st, 2019 10:11:03 PM
Angus would like to have the team think about this before heading over to see Juran.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday September 21st, 2019 11:43:48 PM
Tsak is a bit taken aback by Gadin's warning. He had assumed that all the members of the Horned Skull would be Minotaurs, as the group seems to be all about segregation.
Mak's concerns regarding Gadin's political allegiance hits home with a thud as he realizes that they really don't know who they can trust.

I think we need to think before we barge in. Gadin do you think that Juran will be as open with us if you are there?

Tsak is looking for an opportunity to discuss the whole situation with the petals, without Gadin being involved in the discussion.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Sunday September 22nd, 2019 2:05:04 PM
"Strategizing is fine with me. Let's start! Maybe a good cop approach? A few ideas I have include getting someone neutral in to check him for injuries, which might also procvide clues about his potential participation in the attack on Yesia; asking him what keeps him here in Greenfell if he hates it so much; what ideas he has for a non-violent resolution to the differences between taurs here; who among the minotaurs he thinks can be reasoned with at this stage; who among the liontaurs thinks similarly, and the like. Any other ideas?

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Sunday September 22nd, 2019 11:42:08 PM
"After we stopped -- or Elyas did -- his little insurrection, I don't think any of us would qualify as neutral. Do you mean one of his jailers?" Kiwina seems a bit skeptical, but shrugs that off. Why worry about whether the person checking is neutral, just so long as they don't add any injuries themselves.

Although Kiwina doesn't think Juran is particularly intersted in a peaceful resolution, he sees merit in Rolth's approach. But like Tsak, he's surprisef to hear Gadin say Juran might be a Horned Skull -- Liontaurs don't have horns; the group sounds like it should be all minotaurs. But perhaps they have managed to pay or dupe Juran into helping them out.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Monday September 23rd, 2019 7:03:41 AM
"Due to my stature I will not be taken seriously by the minotarus I think. If they don't even like other taur what will they do with such as me? I will hold back and watch."

Falco listens to the others for a bit.

"That is a good tact friend Rolth. I would think we lean in on how we are here to help and how by helping us he might gain."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday September 23rd, 2019 12:27:26 PM
I'm confused as well Gadin. what makes you think he is part of the Horned Skull? that doesn't really fit with what we know so far. maybe you can help us fill in the gaps. and if you think he is a member, are there others you know that you suspect strongly are members of the group?

yourself perhaps... Elyas can't help but think to himself, the suspicion that Mak brought up finding more root with the weird comment about assuming that Juran is a member of the group.

to the party Elyas says
"we should probably not all go in to the jail together. we don't want to project too much force or he might just seal up tight. he likely doesn't want to see me at all after I helped to get him arrested, so i think i will stay back. I would be most interested in hearing the conversation between Ranter and his brother, however. would anyone else like to join me?

assuming one or two others want to come, Elyas will inform Ranter that if possible he would like to hear the conversation with Ranter's brother. he promises he will not interject, he only wants to be a fly on the wall

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Monday September 23rd, 2019 1:39:57 PM
Mak stayed quiet for the time being and happily introduced himself to any that would make eye contact with him. "Sergeant Maklyn, retired. So nice to meet you, you have a wonderful town." He'd shake a hand and move on.

Diplomacy +1, Taking 20. Mak is trying to change his reputation across the entire village, so he's going to put on him best face and be exceptionally nice to everyone.

DM Dan - How do you solve a problem like Juran? Part 2
Monday September 23rd, 2019 5:16:18 PM
"Sorry... I'm a bit stressed... I thought you were talking about Rasheel... Juran is probably not a member of the Horned Skull..."

He sighs.

"My mistake... I think Juran is just someone reacting to the pressure from the Horned Skull... this whole problem is getting me all turned round. I don't think Juran will be very open if I'm there. I doubt he likes me. I would suggest showing overwhelming force, and show that Ranter trusts you, as that may concern him. Up until now your greatest weakness as investigators is no one trusts you. Word that Ranter trusts you may help to change that."

He looks to Elyas.

"I'm sure Ranter would let you listen, but Juran may be scared if those who helped get him arrested turn up asking more questions, I think that may unsettle him, especially if you have Ranter's blessing. But it is up to you. Does anyone else wish to join Elyas?"

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday September 23rd, 2019 7:09:51 PM
Angus will go with Elyas, mostly to be on hand if things go poorly.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+7=16 ;
Monday September 23rd, 2019 9:03:44 PM
Rolth volunteers to lead a small group to talk to Juran, hoping that as a liontaur, he will have some bond to start with despite recent circumstances. That, plus Ranter's backing, may be enough to prompt some cooperation, especially if he plays the good cop role. He'll open with some empathy for Juran's plight, and try to steer the conversation around to learning some facts that we might use to bring to light actual crimes by minotaurs or others that Ranter can then deal with officially.

"Cousin Juran, I'm sorry for the way that things have turned out. We seek to establish more equitable treatment for all taurs here. I think the best way to do that is identify those who are behind the violent confrontations. Then Ranter, who entrusted us with this discussion, can deal with the miscreants so that the rest of us can talk things out peacefully. You've been on the front lines during all these tensions. Are there specific minotaurs who seem to instigate or be involved in violent confrontations? Do you know anything about the Horned Skulls, including who their leaders are? Can you identify any who have been posting flyers? Most sensitively, are there any among the liontaurs who might have an interest (financial or otherwise) in keeping things tense between the different taur races here,and might even be cooperating with the worst of the minotaurs?"

Sense Motive = 16 to see whether he is being open with us when answering these questions, or might even be one of those cooperating with the bad minotaurs.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 6:26:03 AM
Tsak stays back with the other Petals, waiting to see how the interaction with Juran turns out.

He keeps a weather eye out for the billowing plume of black smoke that normally signals things have not turned out well...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 8:03:24 AM
For his part Falco does his best to just listen and observe the conversation Rolth starts. Sadly his halfling nature is peeking out more and more it seems and he finds himself distracted. You see, there is a fly in the room and it keeps flying near Rolths head. Away and back. Away and back. It is really quite fascinating. Oh wait... what just happened.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 8:33:36 AM
Kiwina is willing to accompany Rolth and try to plau on Juran's sympathy as a centaur who has been needlessly and unfairly attacked by thr minotaurs here.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20+4=12 ;
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 8:59:27 AM
For mostly the same reasons as Kiwina, Mak accompanied Rolth as well. Once they were in there Mak crossed his arms and leaned against the wall, alert, and listening for trouble. There was a definite minotaur bias in this town and anyone outside that race was treated unfairly. No wonder there was friction among the taurs here.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 12 (listening and watching),

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 11:29:33 AM
Elyas welcomes having Angus join him, and is perfectly fine having a small group to listen in on the conversation with Rasheel. with Ranter beinf the one to lead the conversation Elyas is more confident that things won't get out of hand. he does his best to look less threatening. he finds a spot to sit in Ranter's office until the brother is brought in.

DM Dan - Do(n't) Split the Party
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 6:42:52 PM
Juran Interview -

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {Juran is being very open, as it appears he feels he has nothing to lose. You believe he trailed off because he remembered something.}

Highlight to display spoiler: {You quickly notice that Juran doesn't appear to have any injuries on him, when he looks up at you he just snorts, but says nothing as you first enter the room, he then smirks as if waiting for you to begin, however the smile slowly fades as Rolth continues talking until there is no trace of the smile left, and for a moment, it appears fear flashes on his face.

"Look... the Horned Skull are dangerous... but I try and stand up to them. I don't know who their members are... but they are a group who want hate other Taur..." He sighs. "They scare me... but I know I have to stand and fight to throw their shackles off this town. It would seem your group and I are in agreement on what to do... we need to stop the Horned Skull... I don't know whose been posting flyers and no Liontaur or Centaur will do well off the rising tensions... it just makes life harder for us... we have few enough friends amongst the Minotaur..." }

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Rasheel Interview -

Highlight to display spoiler: {Elyas and Angus arrive back at the building where you met Ranter a short time ago. When you explain to him you'd like to listen in to the conversation between he and Rasheel, he nods and says if you want to jump in, please do. He then goes to fetch his brother. Once he returns, he sits his brother down in his office, with you both at the back, so Rasheel's back is to you, and Ranter speaks.

"So Rasheel... I assume you heard what happened? With Yesia?" Rasheel says nothing, but merely nods. "Tell me about the altercation you had with her last week she seemed to be afraid of you?"

Rasheel chuckles derisively. "She was afraid of everything, and not a true Minotaur. She didn't care about the race! She came up to me and started accusing me of all sorts of crimes, everything under the sun! Theft, murder, burglary, all sorts, all of which I'm innocent of. So I can't say I'll miss her."

Ranter simple looks at you to see if you want to jump in, and if not, he will continue.}

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=19 ;
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 7:16:08 PM
Angus listens and watches Rasheel closely.

(Sense Motive = 19)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 8:16:10 PM
Rolth commends Juran, "Thank you for being open with us. Hopefully, working together, we can start to set this place aright. But it seems I cut you off, just when you were about to say something else. Was it about these friends among the minotaur that you were mentioning? That sounds most interesting, and perhaps a place to start making a change..." Rolth trails off, waiting for Juran to fill in the blanks in the conversation.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 9:44:21 PM
Kiwina is less sure about Juran having been open. He says he opposes the Horned Skuls, but has managed to remain without injury even though they seem to have killed many if Kiwina understands the evidence. Maybe the Skulls only attack when they have a clear advantage.

"Juran, if I may ask. . . Have people been reporting run-ins with the Horned Skulls? Is there a pattern to these? In particular, have the Skulls interacted directly with anyone who has talked about what happened? Also, think back to any taurs who have left suddenly or unexpectedly. Did they do so one by one, in groups, or both?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 2:19:17 AM
Tsak listens in as Ranter interviews his brother and he doesn't like the sound of what he hears. However he elects to stay silent as long as possible in the hopes that Rasheel will relax and say something more clearly incriminating.

(OOC Apologies if I wasn't clear earlier, Tsak has elected not to go with the party visiting Juran so is with Elyas and Angus)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 7:42:08 AM

Having stuck with Rolth Falco listens but does not hear anything that is a suprise. Plus the fly is still there.... maybe it came with them? Maybe it is a different one. Oh!!!! I just did a figure eight over Rolths head. It must be driving him nuts... does he not notice it? Wait, what did he just say?

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=5 ;
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 10:59:40 AM
Elyas is not surprised that Rasheel denies any wrongdoing, but is interested that he at least admitted to having altercations with Yesia.

he is not able to determine yet if Rasheel is being truthful or not. (sense motive = 5...) so for now he keeps quiet and nods for Ranter to continue

DM Dan - Do(n't) Split the Party (Party 2)
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 7:47:42 PM
Juran Interview -

Highlight to display spoiler: { Juran looks troubled at your questions...

"Look... all I meant was that most minotaur here in Greenfell aren't all that interested in being friendly with non-minotaur taur. There are a few that are friendly and on our side..."

He pauses again as if debating something.

"But many who are not. In a lot of cases it's not that they're nasty, they just don't treat us the same... I think the Horned Skull is to blame as they are all about Minotaurs first and stuff like that... it doesn't go down well with the non-minotaurs here... but since the majority of the population are Minotaurs they like it a lot."

He listens to Kiwina's question.

"For the most part people have the good sense not to mention run-ins with them... if they have run ins. I don't think the Horned Skulls talk to people outside their group... certainly not about their affiliations... but I wouldn't put it past several high ranking minotaurs to be involved. Ranter for one, otherwise why else would I be in jail?!?" }

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Rasheel Interview -

Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {Rasheel is definitely being evasive, he doesn't want to talk about Yesia in too much detail.}

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot tell for cetain if Rasheel is being truthful, but you're inclined to believe him.}

Highlight to display spoiler: {}Ranter looks at Rasheel with an steady stare.

"Rash... you know that Yesia was murdered right? And you admit to having difficulties with her?" Rasheel says nothing at this implied accusation. "Talk to me brother, what happened between you two?"

Though you can't see Rasheel's face his body language leads you to believe he's annoyed.

"Nothing brother." He almost spits the word, venom dripping off the word as he speaks it. "She got in my face, I told her to get lost. She didn't understand what it is to SERVE the Minotaur race. She didn't RESPECT our race, she just wanted everyone to get along. That's not how we were made brother, can't you see that? We are made separate from the others." He chuckles.

"We shouldn't mix like this... it's not... natural."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:22:07 PM
Kiwina tells Juran, "You misunderstand my questions. What have the Horned Skulls actually done? I'm not interesting in what people think about them if those people haven't actually seen them doing anything or seen something that they took credit for. If all they're doing is putting up flyers, they don't seem like as much of a threat as, say, a gang of masked thugs parading around in the open."

"And the question about whether there have been disappearances. If bodies are being found, what would be the purpose of altering records?" Not that Juran would necessarily know.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=26 ;
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:30:57 PM
Rolth deals with Juran's last question first. "Look, we've had a pretty frank discussion with Ranter, and I doubt he is a Horned Skull. Seems to me that he is caught in the middle, trying to keep the peace between conservative-thinking but decent minotaurs, unnecessarily violent minotaurs--probably including the Horned Skulls, quiescent newcomers, and vocal newcomers who want progress to happen a little more quickly than the locals are comfortable (ahem). You got arrested because you threatened that delicate balance, and it probably saved your life. I have to think that the Horned Skulls would not take kindly to an outsider who resorted to violence against their own kind, and even those on the fence would be easily swayed by the argument that you had attacked guardsmen. I understand the impulse, but I think there is something more subtle and nefarious at work here, and we outlanders need to be clever if we are going to unravel it. I like a nice, straightforward charge as much or more than other liontaurs, but isn't the right time for it. We need to gain allies and gather information if we are not to be driven away by the locals. Now, has anything else come to mind that might aid us in this investigation? Maybe about helpful minotuars, the missing or slain liontaurs, or anything of the sort? I ask you to help us, that we might help you. And maybe it will improve your standing with Ranter, and lead him to set you free again. What say you?"

Diplomacy = 26 to persuade Juran to reveal more information and cooperate

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday September 26th, 2019 5:50:18 AM
Tsak does an eye-roll, but only in his mind. He keeps his face dispassionate.

Rasheel has made the depth of his idealism and it's racial underpinnings quite clear. Now what is needed is more concrete information regarding his behavior and actions whilst SERVING and RESPECTING the minotaur race.

He hopes Ranter is up to the task and can see the same foundation that Tsak sees in his brother, whom Tsak is convinced is a brazen thug and law breaker.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday September 26th, 2019 7:37:55 AM
The fly that had been buzzing around Rolth zips out of the room leaving Falco more then a little disappointed. Shame that. Well I can pay more attention now at least. Wait what was that he said.

"Wait, you said people have the good sense not to mention run ins with the Horned Skull. Do they at least talk to each other some? Is there any sort of non-minataur group or even a bunch of friends who play cards or something? Maybe they would talk more, be more specific."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=20 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=10 ;
Thursday September 26th, 2019 10:34:49 AM
Well that certainly struck a chord Elyas leans in, interested as the conversation shifts drastically in tone.

Elyas isn't really surprised to hear that Rasheel is very likely a Horned Skull member, but he tries his best to read into Rasheel's body language when he denies doing anything but telling Yesia to get lost.
Sense motive = 20, with a natural 20!

he also uses the opportunity of sitting behind Rasheel to glance over the minotaur looking for injuries in line with the fight with Yesia when she was killed.
perception = 11 (ignore the second roll at +6, i apparently clicked twice...)

until he notices something out of place with what Rasheel is saying, Elyas will remain quiet, as Ranter is doing a good job so far of steering the conversation

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Thursday September 26th, 2019 1:12:17 PM
Mak stood off to the side with a Horned Skull flyer in his hand. He was looking at it closely and flipping it over to look at the paper and the markings.

DM Dan - Do(n't) Split the Party (Part-y 3)
Thursday September 26th, 2019 7:20:17 PM
Juran Interview.

Highlight to display spoiler: {Juran sighs.

"Look... there have been disappearances, but since there's no evidence of them, like in the records, there's not a lot we can do. Personally, I think the Horned Skull is behind it... but I have no proof because as far as records are concerned, these people have just upped and left... if Ranter isn't in on it, he's being willfully ignorant... probably because his brother is such an outspoken segregation supporter..."

He pauses for a moment.

"I don't know if we can trust ANY minotaurs... except Yesia, she was helping us Taurs investigate what's been happening, and look what happened to her!"

He looks at Falco as if noticing him for the first time.

"We talk... but it's like saying you got roughed up by a crooked guard... the more you talk about it the more likely you'll get another visit from the guard... or in this case the thugs."}

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Rasheel Interview

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {Rasheel definitely wanted to do more with Yesia, and was probably involved somehow in her death, but you'd need evidence to prove it.}

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {The flyer is nothing special, they are mass produced flyers, simply designed to unsettle those that read it. You do quickly realise that you remember seeing them in higher concentrations in the mixed Taur area.}

Highlight to display spoiler: {Ranter looks somewhat pained by his brother's statements, but seems to go along with it.

"Y'know what Rash... maybe you're right, maybe we do need to be more Minotaur focused around here... I'm sick and tired of dealing with the whining... constant 'we need help' or 'that guy was rude to us'... it's maddening."

Rasheel seems to be cautious about this response, but Ranter continues.

"I mean... we founded this village, we Minotaur, and the other Taur think they can just come in here and get the benefits of the work on our backs? It's... it's... it's... it's WRONG is what it is!"

Rasheel has lent forward and is listening more intently.

"I mean Rash, we gotta do something, you must know I've always been sympathetic, I've looked the other way when you've had a couple of brawls with some of the other Taur... what else can I do to help?"

Rasheel looks kind of stunned at this and seems to gawp for a few moments, as if not sure how to react.}

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday September 26th, 2019 7:45:27 PM
Angus listens to Ranter with much interest and waits for him to continue to draw out his brother

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Thursday September 26th, 2019 9:11:17 PM
Rolth is getting a bit tired of this whiny little kitten. With a sigh, he turns away, saying, "Well, if you're not going to help us, we'll find someone who will. Send word when you get tired of rotting in here and decide you want to do something productive with your time on this Wold, and we'll come back to talk."

He'll pause before leaving, as if gathering his mojo for the next stage, but he's really hoping the imbecile will finally say something useful. If not, though, Rolth is prepared to walk away. His preferred next stop would be Juran's place. If there is a key to be grabbed from the guard, who must surely have confiscated such a thing when arresting him, we'll take it.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday September 26th, 2019 11:29:38 PM
Tsak is very happy with the tack that Ranter is taking, and it seems that he is effectively drawing his brother in, or out, whichever is the case.
He stays very still and quiet to see how the conversation plays out...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Friday September 27th, 2019 7:20:50 AM
Falco just shakes his head to the response.

"Shame you cannot think of anyone who would be forthcoming. It's hard to believe these minotaur disguise themselves that well that no one knows who they are. Personally, if I was in a segment being attack I would keep my eyes open a bit more and help those with the power to do something. Well..... good day."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=11 ;
Friday September 27th, 2019 10:19:58 AM
Elyas suddenly wishes there weren't so many outsiders in the room for this conversation. he stays quiet hoping that Ranter is able to get his brother to say something incriminating. he makes eye contact with the other petals, holding a hand out to try to make sure they also realize it is best if no one interrupts what Ranter is attempting to do here.

At the same time, Elyas is almost convinced himself that Ranter could be sympathetic to the Horned Skulls. he rolls Ranter's words around in his head, trying to convince himself that Ranter is just baiting his brother and not actually offering to help him harass the non-minotaurs.

sense motive = 11

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday September 27th, 2019 12:37:12 PM
"More to the point, two last questions. You seem to think well of Yesia. What do you think of Gadin, who has presented himself as Yesia's helper? And who among the liontaurs would help the Horned Skulls kill Yesia?"

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Friday September 27th, 2019 2:10:46 PM
Mak turned the flyer over and over in his hands. "A lot of these floating around. Shouldn't be too hard to find out who made them, huh?"

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Friday September 27th, 2019 2:21:27 PM
OOC: We have flyers abounding in the area.

To be mass produced you have to consider a few things. Reproducing written material without using a printing press is expensive, both in time and resources. So that leaves us with a few options. If each flyer is identical then a craftsman has been employed to create a block by which each flyer is stamped out. This would be a wooden block carved by a skilled person otherwise the flyer would be so crude the words on it would be nearly unreadable. Not many of those in a town like this. If the flyers are not identical then to be mass produced you either have a single person working hours upon hours writing them, or a group of people each doing a few. If it’s a single person we can likely visit a shop and see who has bought a lot of ink and paper lately. If it’s a group of people we could still see who is buying ink, but the information to be gained here is that the HS has a group of people dedicated to making these flyers.

Also, just how literate a society is the island population? It seems as if everything is being written down at least in Yesias world. Can everyone read and write or are only a few people skilled in that? Is paper available in such quantities that the purchase of a lot of it would go unnoticed?

Someone is paying for all the supplies needed to make those flyers whether it be paper, ink, a craftsman to create a block, the local Printer(if these people have a press), or a scribe to hammer these things out.

DM Dan - Do(n't) Split the Party (Part-y 4) d20+2=19 ; d20+6=17 ;
Saturday September 28th, 2019 7:09:21 PM
Juran Interview

Highlight to display spoiler: {Juran looks at you with pleading eyes.

"I'm sorry... I'm scared alright... Yesia was on our side and has been killed... if I talk to you it may be me next! I don't trust any of the minotaurs... what do you want me to say? I don't know if I've ever met someone in the Horned Skull... but if Ranter isn't, his brother Rasheel DEFINITELY will be... that's guys a horrible man and make no mistake... what more do you want from me?"

He seems to begin to tear up, clearly terrified.

"Gadin always seemed decent enough..." he pauses catching his breath. "As for any Liontaur that would hurt Yesia, I doubt any of them would... I mean we've had altercations with Minotaurs, but never Yesia directly... why do you think a Liontaur is involved?" }

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Rasheel Interview

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {You're not sure. Ranter is either acting very convincingly, or genuinely believes in the Horned Skull.}

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {By mass produced, I mean copied out over and over by hand. There are not hundreds of them, just enough to remind people that the Horned Skull are around and exist. This number of them could easily be copied out by a dedicated team of four or so over the course of a day, maybe two. It's not a complicated flyer, and doesn't have anything that would mark it as unique and easy to track.}

Highlight to display spoiler: {Rasheel is listening closely to his brother, and you can almost see him smiling as he speaks.

"Send them out. Then we'll talk." He gestures to yourselves. "You want to prove you're on the level, then let's talk, brother."

Ranter takes a moment, pausing, and looking at each of the petals.

"I'm not sending them out, they're here to help me find out what happened to Yesia, and if needs be, cover it up. They're outside the chain of command so can come and go, and are disliked by others in the town, so no one will suspect they're working with me."

He frowns.

"Anything you want to say in from of me you can say in front of them."

He sounds stern, but you can tell that Ranter overplayed his hand by trying to involve you, Rasheel immediately tenses up at the mention of you covering up Yesia's murder, and looks at his brother.

"Ranter... I'm done talking to you, unless you're going to arrest me, I'm leaving."

And with that Rasheel goes to get up. }

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday September 28th, 2019 7:28:06 PM
Tsak has no intention of trying to stop Rasheel. The important person here is Ranter.
If his eyes have been opened then perhaps the Petals have a real chance to move the investigation forward with more overt help from the guard.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Sunday September 29th, 2019 7:47:34 AM
At Juran's last comment, Rolth turns back to talk to him. "There were clues at the scene of Yesia's murder that both minotaurs and liontaurs participated in the killing. This seems strange to us too, so we're trying to figure out why that might have happened. Did any new liontaurs show up recently, perhaps around the time that these murders and disappearances started happening? Or are there any that might be cooperating with the minotaurs out of fear? Or are there liontaurs that might have an economic or political incentive to keep the liontaurs separated? I understand your fear, but it will help us protect you and the other liontaurs if you can give us some information that we didn't already know."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Sunday September 29th, 2019 6:58:11 PM
"Why do I think a liontaur was involved in the attack on Yesia? I examined her body. I won't go into the details, but I know she fought a wemic. Say -- if you were hurt, who would you have treat your wounds? Not Shelian, I'm sure..."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Monday September 30th, 2019 7:42:56 AM
Falco fells sympathy for Juran. Admitting fear is not easy for anyone but Juran seems proud which would make it harder. He is ready to move on.

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=9 ;
Monday September 30th, 2019 11:12:15 AM
Elyas tries to step in front of Rasheel before he leaves
"Hello there. I'm afraid I haven't had a chance to introduce myself. My name is Elyas, member of the Eight-Petaled Rose, a group that was contacted by Yesia to help with something she was working on. Before we got here, however, she was murdered. now we are trying to get to the bottom of what happened. Since I never met Yesia myself, I was wondering if you could tell me anything about her? it sounds liek the two of you had a bit of an argument, but were there others that she was bothering with her investigation?

Honestly, since we are outsiders and since our employer turned up dead before we even found her, I just want to get this wrapped up. I have no interest in messing with your status quo, or trying to face down decades of animosity between groups. I just want to discover who it was that killed our contact, report that to the authorities a nod towards Ranter and be on our way out of this small and incredibly racist town. the more you can help us find the killer, the faster me and the rest of our outsider group can be out of your hair...

while talking and shaking Rasheel's hand, Elyas will again look for indications of wounds taken from the struggle with Yesia, but he is very distracted by facing down a minotaur in close quarters... [perception = 9]

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Monday September 30th, 2019 3:24:07 PM
Mak crumpled the flyer up in his hands and tossed it into the rubbish bin.

DM Dan - Do(n't) Split the Party (Part-y 5)
Monday September 30th, 2019 5:26:43 PM
Juran Interveiw

Highlight to display spoiler: {Juran looks at Rolth with a kind of sarcastic 'really' look. "I don't know... all the Liontaur that I knew like Yesia, since she was helping us look into the deaths... I can't think of any reason one of them would have helped kill Yesia. I can't think of any reason why we would, and if you can't, then I don't really know what you want to know..."

He looks at Kiwina.

"I'd be surprised if she fought one... what makes you say she fought one? We usually just look after ourselves, unless it's something serious..."

He smiles sadly.

"We just want to be accepted here..."}

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Rasheel Interview

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot seen any signs of a struggle on any visible parts of his body.}

Highlight to display spoiler: {Rasheel just looks at Elyas. "Why don't you just leave? You're not getting paid anymore. Mercenary" he almost spits that word at you, with a huge amount of disdain. "I'm going to go and grab a drink... out of my way, rose boy."

He then pushes past you and heads out, and Ranter comes over to you.

"I'm sorry that wasn't as helpful as we'd hoped... any other ideas?"}

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday September 30th, 2019 6:15:25 PM
Angus considers how he would backstab Rasheel given the chance.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday September 30th, 2019 8:21:51 PM
Kiwina thinks they've gotten what they're going to get from Juran. He's ready to get back to the others, find out what they've learned, and go to the next location. Rolth had been wanting to check out Juran's place.

"Well, I hope the others have learned something from Rasheel."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Monday September 30th, 2019 8:27:42 PM
Rolth agrees with Kiwina, we're done here. "Let's go rejoin the others, and continue our investigation elsewhere." Once out of earshot, he agrees with going to visit Juran's place next.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 5:41:54 AM
Tsak tales a half-step back as the boorish lout pushes past. He says nothing and keeps his face impassive, wishing to give away as little as possible. He has no doubts that this uncouth upstart is up to his neck in the troubles that plague the village.
At some stage push will come to shove and he wants the minotaur to be in the dark regarding the petals abilities.

Tsak thanks Ranter as he honestly believes that he tried as hard as he could to unmask his brother.
Given the chance he'll catch up with the petals and describe the interaction as best he can.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 10:29:07 AM
Falco follows along with Rolth to meet back up with the others.

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 1:03:32 PM
Elyas just shrugs as Rasheel leaves. to Ranter he says
"Thank you for your help and for allowing us to observe. I am quite sure that he was involved in Yesia's murder in some way based on how he answered your questions, but I do not know if he was there or just encouraged others to 'deal' with her. either way we have no proof. for now he is probably the most likely suspect. how would you suggest we look into his dealings more in order to obtain proof or exonerate him?

After speaking with Ranter, Elyas and the others will rejoin the other petals, hoping that they have had more success...

DM Dan - Do(n't) Split the Party (Part-y 5)
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 6:05:14 PM
You all meet up again with Gadin and Ranter, at a smaller out of the way tavern that Gadin suggests.

Ranter speaks up.

"I think you Petals are right... Rasheel definitely had something to do with this... it saddens me greatly since he is my brother... but we have to find evidence... you have proven yourselves capable investigators, if slightly troublesome. What do you suggest we do?"

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 6:40:11 PM
Mak was amazed at discovering a third tavern in a town the day before had only two. That this one was out of the way had to explain why his finely tuned tavern finding skills had missed it. He immediately went to the bar and got an ale. Didn’t matter which one as long as it was cold. Afterwards he found an out of the way spot and listened to the wise people discuss the case.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 9:20:58 PM
"So let's compare notes about what we learned, then head over to Juran's place to search for clues. For our part, we didn't learn much. Juran doesn't know of any liontaurs that would have attacked Yesia, nor does he claim to know minotaurs other than Yesia who really tried to be friendly with liontaurs. He claims not to know the identity of any Horned Skulls, but also admits to being afraid of them.

What did you guys learn from the chat with Rasheel? And Mak, what was that you were asking about flyers and printers? Maybe now that Gadin and Ranter are around, we can ask them, what with their knowledge of local affairs and all."

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 9:43:45 PM
“It’s a a lot of paper these people have used. Following the money might lead us to identifying some of the horned skull. “ Mak replied.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 9:59:22 PM
"Juran wasn't able to tell us anyone the Skulls have threatened, beaten, or tried to intimidate directly. They seem to be focused on killing and hiding evidence of the killings."

Which reminds Kiwina, "Say, Ranter, do you have any idea if there is a healer trusted among or by the wemics? Juran wouldn't say. But I wouldn't mind knowing if any liontaurs have been gored recently. . . Other than that, we thought checking out Juran's place might tell us something."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 1:53:58 AM
Tsak, tapping into the same vein as Mak, also grabs a cold brew.

Back at the table he addresses a few questions to Ranter:
Is there anyone who could look at the names of the folk who have been killed and determine if there are any links? It would be helpful to know if the incidents are random or planned. Also could you supply us with the names of any of your brothers friends? Interviewing them may turn up something useful.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 5:15:56 AM
Angus agrees that following the money seems likely to yield results.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 7:28:47 AM
The idea of running down a healer seems strong as does following the money trail. More and more he is feeling he is not an investigator but there is not much to be done.

"The money idea make sense, as does looking for a healer. If this is really planned there may be something to be gained from the attacks. Have the families of those killed stuck around? Are they financially ok?"

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 10:45:55 AM
Unfortunately we dind't get much from Rasheel. he admitted that he and Yesia had a fight when she started digging into the missing records. he threatened her, but then claims that's all he did. I got the feeling there was more to the story and I definitely think he was involved in her death. he did not seem to have any wounds from a fight, but that doesn't mean he isn't involved. I really think he is our best suspect at this point, but we have no evidence. we need to find a way to investigate him closer without making any more political messes for ourselves.

he looks to Gadin and Ranter

Do either of you have siggestions on how we should, or should not, investigate Rasheel a bit more?

DM Dan - Together again!
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 5:15:37 AM
Ranter looks sad as you suggest investigating his brother, but nods.

"You could check his home? You said you would recognise one of the blades used in the attacks, it may be worth searching his home... I can keep him away from it while you search if you would like. As for his friends, Rash is friends with any Minotaur, and as many as he can be. He's a bit of a social leader, they listen to him and want to be around him. As much as it pains me to say this, if he's involved I want to know."

Gadin looks solemn.

"Finding the money might work, though I am not sure where they would have bought it from, it could have been from a trader just passing through, there's not anywhere in town that would sell large quantities of paper... as for looking for a healer, I'm not sure that would work, from what you've said, and what we've heard, the wemics are unlikely to go to Shelian or any other 'official' healer, I suspect they wouldn't be honest with you even if you found some who had been in an altercation, simply because of how scared you said Juran was."

Gadin and Ranter look at one another, before Gadin speaks.

"We don't have the names of those who have been killed... that's the issue. That's what Yesia was investigating at the time of her death, and she didn't seem to get very far..."

What route do you want to take?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+7=27 ; d20+7=8 ;
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 6:34:48 AM
Rolth thinks that this is the time to test Gadin by planting some false info. "Wait a minute, we did learn one name of the killed, the liontaur ones whose names someone tried to erase from the ledgers. We couldn't make out the others. Ranter, did you have any luck tracing that name or interviewing the family for clues?"

Rolth will signal Ranter outside of Gadin's line of sight, to encourage him to play along, while watching Gadin for any reaction.

Bluff = 27
Sense Motive = 8

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+8=10 ;
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 7:04:41 AM
Confused by the mention of a name Falco look at the group unsure what exactly is going on, still he knows something is going on and watches for reactions. {Sense Motive: 10}

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=16 ;
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 7:22:51 AM
(Perception=16)
Tsak watches Gadin closely to see his reaction.
He also keeps an eye on Ranter, wondering about his reaction to Rolth's subterfuge.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20=14 ;
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 11:31:33 AM
Wait, what is Rolth getting at here? we know all of the names of those who died under suspicious circumstances. we have death certificates for all of them...

but he stays quiet for now, letting Rolth speak. he tries to remember if they showed Gadin the stack of certificates from Yesia's house.
sense motive = 14

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 7:34:15 PM
Kiwina isn't sure what Rolth's up to, and doesn't want to mess it up somehow, so he goes to the bar to order drinks for the group.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 8:40:38 PM
Angus goes with Kiwina to help carry drinks

DM Dan - Together again!
Friday October 4th, 2019 2:31:07 AM
Ranter gets a slight twinkle in his eye and plays along.

"Of course! Yes we've nearly managed to track them down."

Gadin's eyes light up brightly at this, and he responds.

"So you mean we might find out more about these people who did this? That's wonderful! I thought we didn't have a way of tracking them down at all, or names or anything."

He looks to the Petals.

"Thank you so much for your help, you're doing a wonderful job, I'm glad you came to help."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday October 4th, 2019 5:28:49 AM
Ahh, well, job done, Gadin's good as gold, thinks Tsak.
He then relieves Angus of a pesky, burdensome ale and gives Kiwina a nod of thanks.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=17
Friday October 4th, 2019 5:56:07 AM
"Well, Gadin seems to be on the up and up, if not all that bright," Rolth thinks to himself. Out loud, he says, "Yes, we have a few clues to follow up on. And your point about paper for fliers is another one. If no one here sells products like that, it is a clue that someone outside Greenfell is fomenting the increased troubles here. I'm still not sure who, but that's something else that we can be on the lookout for. Shall we go check out Juran's place? And while we're there, maybe we can ask around about family or friends of the missing murdered wemics. They might have clues about who the 'disappeared' wemics had run-ins with."

As we go, Rolth will keep an eye out for folks with injuries that could be from the scene of Yesia's murder, and for the unusual blade involved.

Perception = 17

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=19 ;
Friday October 4th, 2019 7:13:47 AM
Liontaurs, and Minotaurs and Wemics, oh my muses Angus.

Angus will also keeps his eyes peeled for suspicious behavior or incriminating wounds as they walk onward.

(Perception = 19)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Friday October 4th, 2019 7:20:39 AM
Falco simply continues to try and soak it in. he thinks we are making progress? I guess a little but this is a problem most unusual.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday October 4th, 2019 11:01:13 AM
What are we looking for at Juran's place? I think that at this point Rasheel seems much more likely to be involved. we should take Ranter's offer to draw his brother away from the house for a time so we can look for anything damning in his home...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Friday October 4th, 2019 5:50:27 PM
"You’re right, Elyas, let’s search Rasheel’s place during the distraction first. Juran isn’t going anywhere soon."

DM Dan - Where to next?
Friday October 4th, 2019 6:26:34 PM
Gadin and Ranter both look at you, before Gadin speaks up.

"I would suggest with all haste you look at Rasheel's home if you feel he was involved, as if he now suspects you, he may try to destroy evidence. If Ranter can distract him, you could perhaps look around unopposed?"

Ranter nods.

"But we'll go with whatever you decide, but decide quick, I don't want Rash having enough time do destroy any evidence."

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Friday October 4th, 2019 8:52:51 PM
Let's be off to Rasheel's place. But let's also be a bit discreet about our arrival and entrance so our quarry doesn't bolt. Angus says as he heads out.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+3=15 ;
Friday October 4th, 2019 9:11:31 PM
"Yes, off to Rasheel's place for sure. Ranter, what is the best way to approach it unseen? And can you quickly describe it and its surroundings so we can move fast once we get there? And yes, Angus, I think a stealthy approach would be best."

Before we get too close, Rolth will cast Toros Taur Try (liontaur version) on himself (giving him a +1 bonus to stealth and acrobatics.)

Stealth = 15

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=13 ;
Saturday October 5th, 2019 6:07:14 PM
(Stealth=13)

Tsak follows with the group, scooping up Esmerelda on the way.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Saturday October 5th, 2019 7:36:10 PM
Elyas is glad that there didn't need to be much discussion and that the group trusts his call that they should check out Rasheel. He is not sure what they would find at this house, but he hopes they finally find a break that will break the investigation open

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Monday October 7th, 2019 7:21:59 AM
"Ranter should distract him so we can get in and look. Seems straight forward."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday October 7th, 2019 8:31:48 AM
Kiwina follows the others to Rasheel's place, hanging back when the time comes to let Ranter distract Rasheel. He thinks about searching around outside when they get there, but decides that specifics of the location should determine whether he does -- for instance, he doesn't want neighbors to ask Rasheel about what was going on it they happen to live close by.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Monday October 7th, 2019 8:48:00 AM
Mak hung back and watched the group from a ways off in order to get a feel for the larger scope a wider field of vision would offer. As he did so he drew his bow and leaned on it to rest his leg.

DM Dan - Rasheel's House
Monday October 7th, 2019 5:15:43 PM
Ranter nods.

"I understand... I'll get him out the house and give you clearance to get in. I assume a lock won't be much trouble to you. Don't break it... I don't want Rash knowing that someone was there."

He sighs.

"Might as well get it done."

With that he leads you across the town, to an area you've not really had occasion to go to, and he leads you down an alley. Once you get to the end of the alley he points at a house just out of sight of the mouth of the alley.

"I'll go take Rash out for a drink... we'll probably be gone a couple of hours, should give you more than enough time. If you finish earlier, have Gadin come and get me, and we'll meet up back in my office. Wait until I've gotten Rash away before breaking in, and remember RASH CAN'T know you were there..."

He takes a deep breath before going over to the building, you hear him knock on the door, and speak.

"Hey Rash, let's go grab a drink... I'm sorry about earlier... let's go and chat as brothers."

Rasheel responds.

"Where are your friends?"

"I've sent them away Rash, lets just be brothers for tonight, okay?"

"Fine... as long as you're buying the first round." you hear a short laugh as Rasheel heads off with his brother.

Moving quickly over to the door, you see that the building is locked up, including the shutters. It's a two storey building with shutters on the doors, it's a fairly nice home, similar to several of the other homes around her, and very different to what you've seen in the Mixed Taur area.

You suspect you've managed to get up to the building without being noticed, but that won't hold out for long, you'll have to get through the door quickly.

How do you attempt to get in?

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+18=35 ;
Monday October 7th, 2019 6:03:21 PM
Angus will attempt to pick the lock.

(Disable Device = 35)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=13 ;
Monday October 7th, 2019 9:58:42 PM
Assuming Angus is successful in picking the lock, Rolth will move carefully through the door, taking care not to break or disturb anything. He’ll take a careful look around, both for clues and to remember how the place looked before we searched around, so we can leave it like we found it.

Perception = 13

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday October 7th, 2019 11:03:07 PM
Once the door is open and Rolth has signalled it's clear, Kiwina enters quickly and without fuss. He waits until he is in and the door is closed before he starts looking the place over.

"Do you want to check things out as a group, or check rooms in small groups?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=22 ; d20+9=13 ;
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 4:20:12 AM
(Stealth=22, Perception=13)
Tsak positions himself just inside the door where he is hidden from anyone outside and keeps watch whilst the Petals go about their business inside the house.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=21 ; d20+9=14 ;
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 7:26:40 AM
Though he knows not all of his party is good at sneaking Falco slips in attempting to not be seen. {Stealth: 21} Once in he looks around the eating area for a weapon like the one used. {Perception: 14}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 11:07:41 AM
Mak hung back and watched the petals work at the door while he checked the area to make certain no one was approaching. Once the door was opened and he was satisfied no one was looking he hobbled across the intervening distance and took up watch just inside the doorway. There he'd stay looking out for anyone approaching the door so he could alert those within.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=16 ;
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 12:14:46 PM
Elyas will enter the house once the lock is opened, using Detect Magic to look for anything out of place, or any magical alarms or traps.

he will start with any area that looks like a study or office, looking for any documents that might link Rasheel with the Horned Skull or with the missing death records.
perception = 16

DM Dan - Rasheel's House
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 5:11:51 PM
Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: { There doesn't appear to be any magic inside the house. However you do find something akin to a Manifesto in the office, it seems to talk about splitting up the Taur into individual groups and outlawing cross Taur relationships. Oddly enough, it doesn't state that any particular group of Taur are to be treated BETTER, but simply kept segregated.}

You all swiftly enter the home as Angus opens the lock with incredible ease, and allowing you to look around. The home is nicely kept, there is a reception room wide and open plan with a small area for food preparation in one corner and a small table next to it.

It has a few chairs around a fire place, and to the left a door way that leads to something akin to an office, with a desk and several papers, where Elyas goes first. To the right is a stairwell leading upwards to the first floor.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 6:29:30 PM
Tsak is impressed with Angus' work on the door, the guy is all business.

He remains inside the door of the house, on the opposite side to Mak, keeping a watch out.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+12=31 ;
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 6:52:15 PM
Looks like Elyas has the office covered, so Rolth casts Toros Taur Try (Minotaur version) on himself and goes upstairs to take a look around for clues, again being careful not to disturb anything accidentally.

Perception = 31 to notice clues, hidden stuff, and the like

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=11 ;
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 7:27:55 PM
Angus goes inside and searches for any hidden doors or compartments. (He also checks the fireplace just because it was so useful last time they searched.)

(Perception = 11, 13 to find traps)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=25 ; d20+15=26 ;
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 10:49:59 PM
Kiwina picks an empty room to look around. (Perception = 25) When has been through it thoroughly, he will attempt to use his tracking skills to ensure it looks undisturbed (survival = 26).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=28 ;
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 7:07:21 AM
With so many Petals Falco assumes downstairs is covered and heads upstairs. Searching anyplace that a weapon could be hidden. {Perception: 28}

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=8 ;
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 10:07:42 AM
no magic in the area, we should be safe to poke around. but be quick! I found something interesting here, looks like a sort of manifesto about segregating taurs. doesn't directly tie Rasheel to any killings, but certainly paints him in an interesting light...

Elyas will keep looking through papers on the desk to see if there is anything else worth reading in detail. he is a bit distracted by trying to figure out why Rasheel wants the taurs seperated but not necessarily treated differently. [perception = 8]

DM Dan - Rasheel's House
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 6:23:13 PM
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {As you head upstairs you come to three rooms, one appears to be some sort of bedroom, and is the first one you check. There is a single bed, a couple of bedside tables. Over the bed, hanging in a place of prestige is a dagger, which looks odd to you. The bed is well kept, and closer inspection shows that it is well used.}

Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: { You look in the fireplace and find some small pieces of paper, the fireplace itself is still moderately warm as if it was alight not too long ago. Can I please have a straight intelligence roll?}

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You look in one of the three rooms upstairs, Rolth is in what appears to be the bedroom, one of the others appears to be some sort of bathroom, with a cast iron tub and wash basin, and a bucket of water inside, all laid out nicely. Looking over the basin and the bath, you notice a few spots of blood on the floor, and on the basin, and a couple more near the bath. It is only a tiny amount, but more than you'd expect if one cut themselves shaving or by accident. You don't disturb anything to find these, so there is nothing to put back. }

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {You look through the papers, and simply find letters to friends, some agreeing with him, some disagreeing with his stance. It would appear he's fairly well known for his political views. You seem to realise from reading more into the manifesto that he believes all Taur were created for a reason, and separated to be distinct, he simple wishes to keep that distinctiveness.}

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {There are three rooms upstairs. Rolth is in the Bedroom, Kiwina in the bathroom, that leaves you with what can only be described as a storage closet of some description. Just large enough for you to stand in. It is filled with various bric-a-brac and curios. There is, almost enshrined in the storage room, a suit of leather armour, with a couple of medals, while you don't recognise the uniform or the medals, it would appear to be some sort of scouting gear. You look through several of the boxes, and in one hidden away, out of sight in a corner is a box containing various teeth and fur other similarly odd things. Please make a Heal Check for me please}

Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You keep a close eye with the door mostly closed so you can only just peek out, Mak keeps an eye out with you, but neither of you see anything, it appears, for the time being that you haven't been noticed.}

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=17 ; d20+15=16 ;
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 7:28:55 PM
Kiwina notes the blood around the floor, basin, and bath, so he can tell the others, and moves on to an unsearched room if there is one in the area.

(Perception = 17, survival = 16)

(Ooc: Are we talking old/dry blood or recent/still wet blood?)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 7:46:14 PM
Rolth will point out the unusual dagger hanging on the wall of the bedroom, asking whether it matches the cuts that Kiwina and others noted on Yesia's corpse. He will also take a closer look, without removing the dagger from its place, to see whether it has any blood or other contamination. He doubts it will, given its place of honor, but it seems worth looking for.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+3=11 ; d20+8=20 ;
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 8:40:24 PM
Angus examines the scraps he has found.

(Intelligence = 11)

Angus looks around and hopes the others are finding useful information. Angus is ready to go if he hears or sees anything that would lead to their discovery by the owner of the house.

(Perception = 20)

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 8:42:58 PM
Mak whistled to himself, oblivious to what was happening around him.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+3=15 ;
Thursday October 10th, 2019 7:25:57 AM
{Heal: 15}

Staring at the teeth and fur Falco raises his voice a bit to call out to the petals. "My friends I may have something here. A uniform I do not recognize and what appear to be trophies from a kills, probably from some Taur." He snaps his beak and thinks about what the items are as a shudder runs down his back. He mumbles. "Most distressing, psychopath?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:15:07 AM
Mak looked at Tsak. "Which of us should stay to watch the door while the other looks in on Falco?"

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:34:39 AM
The darkened house creaked as members of the eight petaled rose moved quietly about the residence, each discovering things on their own while Mak stood next to the door looking out onto the front entryway while he awaited Tsak's response. He wasn't going to leave his post unless he knew it would be covered by another and since Tsak joined him after he started the look out he felt the duty fell to him first to watch for activity. Tsak was just here to help out.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday October 10th, 2019 11:55:45 AM
When the group reconvenes, Elyas explains what he found.

it looks like Rasheel is really big on keeping taurs separated. not that he wants one to be seen as better than others, but from an almost religious standpoint he believes that each race was meant to fulfill a specific function and that any mixing of the races is a bad thing. it looks like his views are widely known, and there are a lot of letters in his desk both for and against his ideals. nothing very incriminating there, but it does paint a picture of what he believes.

DM Dan - Rasheel's House Regroup d20+4=15 ; d20=1 ;
Thursday October 10th, 2019 6:26:54 PM
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {The blood is old and tried, it looks like when it's been cleaned, it's just been missed. There are no other rooms to be searched, but Rolth calls you in to investigate a weapon he's seen.}

Kiwina and Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {Looking at the weapon it is quickly apparent this is the unique blade that was involved in Yesia's murder. It has a serpintine blade that impossible to misidentify}

Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {The documents that you can identify are death certificates, you cannot make out any names, but the dates tie up with those that are missing from the ledgers that Yesia was investigating.}

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {The teeth and fur and other claws aren't full skulls, merely small pieces, but it's old and matted, some with a bit of blood... it looks like he's collected these things, and it seems similar to the matted liontaur fur found on Yesia.}

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that the door being slightly ajar has attracted the attention of one of the townsfolk, they don't seem to be paying to much attention, just a quick glance in your direction.}

As you begin to gather in the reception room, you can share what you have learned, and make a determination about next steps, Gadin has been waiting patiently for you to regroup and discuss what to do next.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:06:12 PM
Angus shares with the group that he has the remains of many death certificates what may be the missing people that Yesia was investigating. Angus also notices the door is open and its time to leave quickly and quietly not like thieves sneaking away but as folk who have right to be where they are at.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:39:32 PM
"So here's my assessment of what happened to Yesia. Rasheel and some other minotaurs killed her, including using the weird knife. They planted bits of liontaur fur and such to make it look like liontaurs were involved in the killing. An alternate explanation would be that this strange knife is connected to whatever military scout unit his gear is indicative of. So there might be more such blades, and he might be innocent. But either way, this is enough for Ranter to confront him and gain some cooperation, because he looks guilty and will have to admit it or help us enough to exonerate himself. So let's go as Angus suggests, although we could pick a moment when no one is directly observing us if possible. Let's leave things how we found them, and lock the door behind us."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday October 10th, 2019 10:29:38 PM
"I'm not so sure the liontaur fur was planted -- if you're going to think of that, you ought to realize to clean off your own fur. But I agree we have enough to bring Ranter in on this. Do we want to go straight to him while he's with Rasheel?" Kiwina isn't sure about the answer to his question, as finding the two together would not give the Petals a chance to brief Ranter in advance, but going to Ranter alone risks Rasheel noticing something that tips him to someone being there. Overall, it might be best to brief Ranter first.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=15 ; d20+10=12 ;
Thursday October 10th, 2019 10:37:53 PM
(Perception=15, Stealth=12)

Tsak comes out of his reverie and looks guiltily at Mak.
Sorry mate, I was in my own world for a bit there.

Tsak will use his vantage point to discern when no-one is looking and signal the group to leave.

As they make their way out of the area Tsak throws Mak a wink then proceeds to admonish him for getting the party lost and not knowing the difference between a brewery and a barn. He then suggests the soldier make up for it by buying the first round. If anyone takes a particular interest in the group he'll approach and ask for directions to the 'Pig and Whistle', a watering hole that has been recommended to the group by 'one of the guards, didn't catch his name...'

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=25 ;
Friday October 11th, 2019 7:35:50 AM
Falco listnes to Rolth and nods. "Sounds reasonable enough. Lets go to Ranter, no sense in dragging this out or, worse, letting Rasheel come back and notice we disturbed something."

{Perception: 25 to look for anything the Petals disturbed and reset it.}

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Friday October 11th, 2019 11:28:54 AM
Mak listened and added. "We should take the knife. It's evidence and proves Rhasheel's involvement."

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday October 11th, 2019 12:20:46 PM
Yes, if nothing else we need to take the knife with us. if Rasheel feels threatened and gets rid of it we have nothing on him.

Elyas is in agreement that going to confront Rasheel now and hoping to catch him off-balance and in a public spot seems like the best move. but, learning from previous mistakes, he first asks Gadin what he thinks is the best way to handle bringing forward evidence as damning as this knife and the burnt records.

(OOC: to clarify, I'm confused how Rasheel had the death certificates for the missing deaths. we found a stack of death certificates at Yesia's house already. they were the names that weren't in the official record book, but we did have death certificates. were there multiple copies? )

DM Dan - Rasheel's House Regroup d20-1=12 ;
Friday October 11th, 2019 5:48:24 PM
((OoC: No, the death certificates here were additional ones, separate to the ones in Yesia's home, sorry for the confusion, you didn't find ALL the wayward certificates at Yesia's home))

The party regroups at one of the nearby taverns, bring the dagger with them, and ensuring they don't leave anything disturbed, managing to walk about without gathering any noticeable attention.

Gadin things for a moment.

"Perhaps speaking to Ranter first might be wise... if you immediately speak to Rasheel you will have the element of surprise yes, but you would then implicate Ranter in the deed. I would suggest that having Ranter not appear to be involved would be more valuable than anything you would gain from grabbing Rasheel immediately, after all you did say you would meet Ranter back at his office..."

Gadin shrugs.

"It is, of course up to you, I would just not want to cause Ranter any further problems, he has been going out of his way to help you find out if his brother is involved. He may also be able to suggest some psychological tricks to get his brother to speak about this and give up what he knows, that alone is potentially more valuable than any element of surprise you may have. Especially since if I'm Rasheel and I still keep the dagger I used in a murder, then I've already planned what I'm going to say if anyone asks about it."

The party needs to decide which route they want to take, confronting Rasheel immediately, or discuss with Ranter first?

((OoC: If you could all put your vote clearly in the next post, we'll do a majority rules. The amount of time this short break to grab a drink and discuss won't be meaningful in the grand scheme of things.))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Friday October 11th, 2019 6:17:29 PM
Rolth votes to go to Ranter first. "Ranter's the one we ultimately need on our side, and if we confront and end up killing Rasheel without somehow extracting a public confession, we'll be hung out to dry, possibly literally."

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Friday October 11th, 2019 8:35:05 PM
Angus thinks that he could probably sneak away without being hung, but he would miss the others so he won't disappear just yet.

Angus agrees to go see Ranter first.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday October 11th, 2019 11:04:23 PM
Kiwina already thought that overall, it might be best to brief Ranter first. Moreover, he does not agree with taking anything from Rasheel's house, even the dagger or death certificates. If these things are taken, it is more likely to tip Rasheel off, and Rasheel is more likely to be believed if he accuses the Petals of fabricating false evidence against him than if the evidence is found in his home.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Saturday October 12th, 2019 8:20:09 AM
Rolth agrees with Kiwina about not removing the evidence. If we take it, we can't prove we got it from Rasheel. Probably better for Ranter to go officially investigate based on a tip.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Sunday October 13th, 2019 10:35:14 AM
Elyas agrees with talking to Ranter first.

And if Ranter won't or can't do anything about it, at least we have given him the information and done all we can under the law here. we can leave knowing we solved the case and brought it to those in charge. what Ranter does with it is up to him.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Sunday October 13th, 2019 4:51:18 PM
Mak wants to go to Ranter as well. As for the dagger, it’s the murder weapon and where else would they have gotten it? He’d also submit to a zone of truth, so he’s for keeping it and going to Ranter while he’s still with his brother.

DM Mark - Decisions and Disclosures
Monday October 14th, 2019 10:39:45 AM
The party discusses what to do. While there is general agreement to go to Ranter, there is some disagreement about taking the evidence they've found from Rasheel's place. But in the end, the party takes what they have found.

After giving Ranter enough time to have a drink with his brother, the party proceeds to Ranter's office in Greenfell City Hall. Ranter is there with a worried look on his face.

"Well. You are here as I both expected and dreaded. But let's get to it. This is a deadly serious matter.

"Tell me what you have found, and what you think it means."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Monday October 14th, 2019 4:09:00 PM
"I'm sorry, Ranter, but there seems to be fairly strong evidence of Rasheel's involvement in Yesia's murder. Foremost is this unique serpentine dagger that we found on display in his home. It exactly matches some of the wounds on Yesia's body. Furthermore, it looks like an effort was made in his home to remove signs of bloodstains, but we found some remaining that were not completely covered up. I believe Angus here found some papers of significant, that perhaps he could best explain. Elyas found an interesting manifesto that might speak to motive. And Falco, would you care to explain the "trophies" that you found and their possible relation to the murder? What else am I missing, dear Petals?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday October 14th, 2019 11:47:35 PM
"Rasheel is bound to notice that the dagger and possibly these other items are missing. I don't know how he'll react, but I doubt there will be much time to confront him before he makes his next move." Kiwina adds.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 7:07:08 AM
Once the others go though the evidence Falco looks at Ranter with a suggestion.

"I have a spell that can compel the truth, unless the target is too willful. It might be good if I use it when we confront your brother but I would not do it without your permission."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=19 ; d20+12=27 ;
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 7:40:13 AM
Angus keeps watch and tries to find a place to hide in case Rasheel shows up.

(Perception = 19)

(Stealth = 27)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 9:35:45 AM
Tsak stays quiet, the other petals seem to have covered everything important.

He's interested to see what path Ranter will take from here. In any case it wont be an easy one.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 12:08:21 PM
All of these pieces of evidence paint a pretty clear picture, in addition to the feeling I got when you interviewed your brother. I thought at the time that he was probably involved, and now the evidence we found in his home should be enough to make a pretty convincing case against him.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 3:15:20 PM
Mak stood to one side and cast a glance at Angus on occasion to see if he had seen anything to be concerned about.

DM Mark - Decisions and Disclosures d20=3 ; d20=8 ;
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 8:36:56 PM
Rolth lays out what was found in Rashel’s place and how he thinks it corroborates the other evidence against Rashel. He encourages the other Petals to add to this.
Elyas Adds his perspective on this.
Kiwina is concerned what Rashel will do if he finds things missing from his place.
Falco offers a spell to compel the truth.
Tzak and Angus remain quiet.
Angus Looks around Ranters office. He presses into a space near a bookshelf, trying to hide. While he knows he is not hiding from anyone in the room, he may be able to surprise someone entering.
Mak can see what Angus is trying to do.

As you are speaking, Ranter closes his office door. He moves some papers on his desk as he listens. (Perception DC 20 to notice Highlight to display spoiler: { There is a paper that Ranter was working on that he has now covered up. It was some sort of writ or declaration - something official - and Rashel’s name was prominent on it.})

Ranter seems to be listening carefully, occasionally asking clarifying questions about where the evidence was found, what things looked like in Rashel’s house, other small details. As he listens, Ranter’s face remains stoney. (Sense Motive DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { His stony countenance is a mask to a deep sadness, and there is a weariness in his voice. But sadness about what?})

After a minute of silence. Ranter levels his gaze at the Petals, looking at each as he speaks.

”I don’t need to remind you that this is a very serious matter. Now, knowing what you know, what course of action do you recommend? You are here as an appointed authority, you come in the name of the Purple Duke.

“And, frankly, I am interested in those that remain silent.” Ranter specifically points at Angus, Tsak and Mak. ”What do you think should happen now? I would hear from each of you your perspective in this matter, because I need to know if you are all of one accord.”

Again, his countenance remains difficult to read, though his eyes almost seem to drill into you as you answer.
(Sense Motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { It is clear why Ranter is in a position of authority here. He is intimidating, and is either angry or very, very serious. You think it would be unwise for anyone to lie to this him.})
(Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You sense that Ranter is resolute and perhaps even already decided in this matter. But he is keenly interested in what you say and how you say it.})

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+11=20 ; d20+7=22 ;
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 9:20:07 PM
Perception = 20 success!, Sense Motive = 22 success!

"I'm sincerely hoping that the writ you have drawn up says something along the lines of 'We may have legitimate differences of opinion about the relations between taur races, but law and justice cannot countenance intimidation and murder of those who are different or who hold differing opinions. Those who engage in such violence will be arrested, tried, and--if found guilty--punished in proportion to their crimes. Those who abetted, harbored, or otherwise protected these malign actors will also be punished for their crimes. Any organized groups found to be supporting or engaging in such behavior will be banned.' I say this in truth and hope that my fellow Petals will say that they are of like mind. I surmise that is what you want of us, and I could wish for no less myself. I stand ready to assist you, as the local authority, in the enforcement of any such act of justice."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=19 ; d20+6=23 ;
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 10:12:33 PM
(Rolls: perception = 19, sense motive = 23)

"Until recently, we had two minotaur among our number, but I do not know if we are sufficiently known for people to have heard that here. So, we are the appointed agents of the Duke, but none of us is a minotaur and the Duke was somewhat, uh, informal in his appointment. Your community will not recognize us as having any authority without your backing, and perhaps that of other leaders here. But we can spare you the need to arrest your own brother if you tell people we have the authority to do so."

Kiwina pauses while thinking where else to go with this. "We need to know if they would accept the results of Falco's spell, or if perhaps Shelian would be a better resource if such a spell is needed. Tell me, though. . . Have you seen this dagger of your brother's before?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=26 ;
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 7:25:32 AM
{Perception: 26}

"What I think should happen does not really matter it is what the greater society expects to happen that matters. There are rules and laws and killing is well outside of what can be done. We are neither jailers or executioners. My spell may be able to help decide the truth but that is it. There is also a chance that it could be resisted."

He thinks for a moment. "One thing about the spell. Pretty much all of us will be effected, it will make it very difficult for anyone nearby to lie."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 11:08:49 AM
Whatever happens should be done carefully so that the guilty are honestly shown to be in the wrong and not elevated by their friends as martyrs to a cause

Angus is not used to speaking up and now his mouth feels very dry.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 6:18:01 PM
Mak listened and gauged what his response might be.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20+4=7 ;
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 6:20:02 PM
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 7. Fail.

DM Mark - The Weight of Responsibility d20=6 ;
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 11:02:02 PM
Rolth has a sharp eye, and suggests wording for whatever document Ranter decided not to share with you.
Kiwina worries that having no minotaurs in you group damages the Petals credibility locally. He asks Ranter if he recognizes the dagger you found in Rashel’s house.
Falco tells Ranter that what the Petals think should happen is unimportant. What matters is what society thinks should happen here. He also clarifies matters about his Zone of Truth spell.
Angus is nervous about speaking up, but says he worries that whatever happens could make a martyr out of Rashel.
Mak does not answer Ranter and remains silent.

Ranter listens carefully. His words are clipped and precise as he speaks.

”Thank you Rolth - I will consider issuing such a proclamation. And, no Kiwina, I do not recognize that dagger, though it is rather unique. Falco, you have been given authority here - what you think does matter.”

(Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {What Ranter says next he says with great difficulty, and you sense a mix of anger and resignation.})

”My brother appears to be guilty of murder. Perhaps several murders. I can arrest him, try him, even use your magic to extract the truth. But if I do not then execute him, then his behavior is condoned and the Horned Society will continue on their path. Justice will have failed. This place will not be safe for the liontaur community and I will have to have them removed.

“If I meet out the punishment Rashel deserves, my authority here is undermined among his supporters, others may suggest that your group influenced me in this, and brother will have killed brother. Angus is right that he may become a Matyr, and even a rallying point for rebellion against the Purple Duke. Some in Greenfell may blame the liontaur community for his death, regardless of any proclamations I may make. Again, this may mean that justice will ultimately fail here, and the liontaurs may not be safe.

“But your presence here changes things. You have been sent here under authority, and that is both an honor and a grave responsibility. So I ask you again, what do you think should happen here? What course of action do you suggest to save this community and ensure justice is served. If your answer is that I simply handle all of this for you, then you surrender the Duke’s authority, you submit to my authority in this, and you will abide by my decision.”

Gadin tries to sink into the nearest bookself. He is clearly uncomfortable being here.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=16 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2019 12:06:18 AM
Kiwina stays silent. He has already offered to arrest Rasheel if Ranter acknowledges the Petals authority to do so. But he wonders if minotaur honor might prefer a different resolution, and is not familiar enough with the culture to tell.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Thursday October 17th, 2019 6:51:07 AM
"Would it work for one of us to challenge him to a Kayleb, with the condition that if he loses, he peacefully accompany us to sit before the Duke, who will render a verdict and enforce justice? That removes the event from the community, leaves your authority unchallenged, and would seem to limit the chances of immediate strife here in Greenfell. I would be willing to face him, although I'd like to better understand the rules a bit so we can make sure that I am not disadvantaged in the contest."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday October 17th, 2019 7:13:26 AM
"You are right we have been given authority. Authority to uphold societies laws and rules, not enforce our opinion. That is all I meant."

Falco listens to Rolths idea and nods.

"That's an idea but there are downsides. First our representative could lose and give further credit to a killer. Secondly, if we bend the rules in any way we could undercut the authority of the rule of law."

Falco thinks for a moment.

"While the warper-sar powers me to help it can also be in my authority to punish I think. If it is an execution I can do it as a representative of the duke and an immortal power. Death is just another change, another warp, that will bring judgement."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20=19 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2019 9:46:46 AM
OOC: Sense Motive, Roll 19

Mak spoke up for the first time. “It’s clear that you have a conflict of interest here and anyone that would ask you to execute your own brother would be wrong to do so. Perhaps it would be best if we removed him to another jurisdiction. Take him before the Duke, if you will.” Mak suggested.

Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday October 17th, 2019 10:27:40 AM
I'm sorry dear Rolth, I do not believe Kayleb should be on the table. we tried that once and our admirable captain was handily beaten. if Rasheel beats one of our number in single combat, he will be fully justified under the law and no justice can be served at that point. it's not worth the risk.

Elyas thinks for a bit

I think we would be best served to remove Rasheel from the town. arrest him and transport him back to the Duke where trial and punishment can be given. he will likely be executed, but it will be away from this town and will be done by a higher authority, avoiding some chance that he will be made a martyr. of course, if he resists arrest we may be forced to kill him, but i do hope it doesn't come to that.

Not that those hopes came to pass when dealing with that squid demon... I hope we don't have to have a showdown with every villian we confront...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday October 17th, 2019 12:09:52 PM
Tsak too thinks that transporting Rasheel to the Dukes justice is a good idea. He nods when Mak raises it and when Elyas seconds it.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Thursday October 17th, 2019 7:43:50 PM
Rolth is persuaded that an arrest of Rasheel by the Petals and rendition to the Duke is the way to go. He asks Ranter whether there is a time and place that we could likely take him alone and by surprise, so we could just make him disappear and not start a riot here in Greenfell.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday October 17th, 2019 9:42:04 PM
"I think that with so many other taurs just disappearing it would not be best to take Rasheel in secret. Some in the community have been using such disappearances to hide murder, and may assume the same has happened to Rasheel."

DM Mark - The Weight of Responsibility
Thursday October 17th, 2019 11:12:01 PM
Kiwina has said his piece and remains quiet.
Rolth suggests challenging Rasheel to a Kayleb.
Falco is worried that if the Kayleb is lost, that Rasheel may walk free. Elyas echoes this concern. Falco also muses that perhaps he has the authority to punish, even to the point of an execution.
Mak, Elyas, and Tzak all suggest that Rasheel be taken into custody and brought to the Duke.
While Rolth wonders if Rasheel can be taken in quietly, Kiwina worries that another secret disappearance would not be much different than the other disappearances that have happened.

Ranter listens, struggling to maintain an impassive face. There is a weariness in his voice.

”Thank you Rolth for suggesting a Kayleb - that tells me that you do respect our customs and are striving for the best solution. But what you could not know is that a Kayleb has its limits, and matters such as this are beyond a Kayleb. Yeshia’s friends or family could perhaps ask for a Kayleb for the dishonor done to her, but regardless of the outcome Rasheel would still have to answer for his crimes.

“Several of you suggest Rasheel be taken into custody and brought before the Duke for justice. I can support this approach. Kiwina, you asked before, and I do acknowledge your authority in this. I will assure you that my guards will not interfere. And you are right that taking Rasheel like a thief in the night will solve little, and may even embolden the Horned Society.

“No. You should prepare yourselves and confront him publicly. He will likely have friends and supporters with him. He always does. Assuming he is where I left him, you will find him at The Drinking Horn. And if I know my brother, he may put up a fight. If you kill him in the process, well, we talked about the effects of that locally. You have already demonstrated your thoughtfulness and resourcefulness though. I will have to trust you to find the right solution.”

Gadin looks miserable.

[Everyone take a Hero Point for doing a great job threading this needle in what you propose!]

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday October 17th, 2019 11:21:19 PM
Angus prepares himself for a fight even though he hopes that it does not come to that.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Friday October 18th, 2019 6:16:02 AM
"Well then, let us be off to the Drinking Horn to confront him, hopefully without lethal consequences, I have my net and a sap. We can of course do potentially lethal damage if we need to, and then heal those that we defeat who need it to survive. What other such options do you fellows have on hand? Let us not forget our Everything potions. I for one will be drinking a potion to boost my health before going in. Maybe casting a spell or two. What say you?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Friday October 18th, 2019 7:25:45 AM
Falco nods privately thinking that this is tantamount to a public execution as he assumes there will be quite the fight.

"I can help with some enhancements before we go in. Rolth, I can make your weapon magic if you like but I will do it just before we enter. I can also boost the defenses of one of you, who would like that?" {ooc: Offering Shield Other to someone}

Falco will also cast Shield of faith on himself before entering.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Friday October 18th, 2019 10:10:03 AM
Elyas grimly prepares himself for a fight, hoping that it doesn't come to that but knowing they will likely at least need to display some force to make Rasheel's companions stand down.

I will do what I can to disable and subdue Rasheel and his companions in a non-lethal way if possible. don't jump him right away, I will use some glitterdust and maybe another web to help keep him and his men contained.remember, our goal is to arrest, not to kill

before entering, Elyas will cast Shield on himself

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday October 18th, 2019 6:15:16 PM
Kiwina agrees with the goal of arresting without killing. "Further, anyone who comes to Rasheel's defense should also be subject to arrest, although it may not be practical to escort them back for the Duke's justice. If we detain anyone else, I suppose we should leave them to Ranter unless we find reason to believe they helped with the murders."

And if Rasheel is severely wounded, we may be able to keep him alive for a trial, he thinks.

Kiwina has a couple of orisons people may like -- guidance or resistance. Each lasts only a minute, though. Likewise, his magic fang would last a minute. He offers to cast a couple just before entering the establishment, if the group expects to quickly be in a fight. Last would be to give Rolth the magic fang.

"I suppose it would be good to know the layout of the place before we go in. Or at least where the doors are."

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Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 x 1st level ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday October 18th, 2019 9:04:13 PM
Tsak prepares himself mentally for a fight. For if it comes to that the liontaur will be no easy opponant.
Also, whilst he agrees with the reasoning, trying to subdue Rasheel may prove harder than outright killing him.

The young half-orc also realises that he has not kept up with his meditation and mindfullness practice. Any magical ability that he may have been able to contribute currently lies dormant. Inwardly he curses his indolence and vows to do better.

DM Mark - The Drinking Horn
Saturday October 19th, 2019 4:04:05 PM
Rolth give some thought to his weapons, asking others what non-lethal options they may have. He also considers striking to kill and hoping that perhaps the Petals could use healing to intervene before someone slides all the way to death.
Falco offers some bolstering spells for the party, and even considers casting a spell on someone that will transfer their damage to Falco.
Elyas considers spells to disable and immobilize.
Angus prepares for a confrontation.
Tzak does likewise, cursing himself for not preparing any spells for the day.
Kiwina is good with the general plan, suggesting that if any of Rasheel’s crew need to be taken as well that they could be left with Ranter. Kiwina also wonders about the layout of the Drinking Horn.

Mak, having been in the place will be able to offer that the place is pretty open inside.

Ranter adds, there is also a backdoor through a storage room. That door is usually barred from the inside. As I said, I will send word to my guards to not interefere. Some are friends with Rasheel and some may be part of the Horned Society, but they will obey me in this."

The Drinking Horn is about a ten minute walk from where you are.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=21 ;
Saturday October 19th, 2019 9:05:01 PM
Angus readies himself to go to the Drinking Horn. He keeps a eye out for any trouble on the way.

(perception = 21)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2|
Sunday October 20th, 2019 9:08:37 AM
"Angus, do you think you could get us in that back door? It might help us get the drop on them, and start the confrontation in a position of advantage. Alternately, we could come at them from both sides and prevent anyone from running away out the back door.

Falco, I would appreciate your Shield Other spell, as I am often on the front line but not as tough as some of these minotaurs, even when I get angry!"

Rolth will cast Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) when we are a block away, then drink his Potion of Bear's Endurance two rounds before we enter and cast Expeditious Retreat on the round before entering.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday October 20th, 2019 1:12:26 PM
"Hmm. . . Actually, I picked something up somewhere that could let one of us get in without being recognized. But since it makes you human, it would cramp my ability to fight. And if battle is likely, I think I'll use my potion of bull's strength."

Kiwina is willing to cast guidance or resistanceon those who want it, but the round before entering he will take the potion and the round before that he will cast magic fang on Rolth. He guesses it will take three or four rounds to enter and determine if Rasheel is unwilling to come quietly.

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Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 x 1st level ranger spell

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Sunday October 20th, 2019 8:25:32 PM
Elyas follows behind the others. he is not the first one into the fight and is not going to be able to intimidate Rahseel into coming quietly. but if things go sideways Elyas will be ready to bring the full weight of his power to bear

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Monday October 21st, 2019 7:33:55 AM
Falco gives Rolth a ring before casting shield other as they prepare to move in.

If the team is splitting up Falco will pick up a spot as last in line at the back door thinking he could quickly bury an arrow in someone if they try to flee.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday October 21st, 2019 12:17:13 PM
Tsak wonders whether they could lure Rasheel out the front door where they could both cover him with many bows and also limit how useful his friends may be. Surely they might be able to use his ego and confidence against him? He voices this as they make preparations.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3
Monday October 21st, 2019 2:58:55 PM
Mak readied his bow in case things got out of hand. With so many horns and large people about there was no way he'd pull his punches if it came down to a fight, and he thought it might.

DM Mark - The Drinking Horn
Monday October 21st, 2019 5:50:31 PM
Your group makes the short trek to the Drinking Horn where you think Rasheel can be found. Your group has a determined look as you proceed, and folk seem to sense this as they step out of your way. Gadin tags along, but stays back a bit so as not to interfere.

Angus readies himself for trouble, keeping a sharp eye out as you head toward the Drinking Horn.
Rolth asks Angus if he can get them in the back door Ranter mentioned. Angus recalls that Ranter said that door was barred, which would mean the door would need to be forced. Rolth casts a spell on the way, and asks Falco for his Shield Other spell.
Kiwina casts Magic Fang on Rolth and then drinks a potion.
Falco casts Shield Other on Rolth. Falso considers covering the back door of the place, but knows he will need to stay somewhat close to Rolth for his spell to be effective. (The range on this spell is 30’, and if either Rolth or Falco move beyond this range, the spell ends.)
Elyas hangs back a bit, ready to wade into battle if it comes to that.
Tzak would prefer to lure Rasheel outside where perhaps more bows could be brought to bear.
Mak readies his bow, not planning to pull any punches if there’s a fight.

You pass a couple guards along the way. A couple begin to follow you, but Gadin speaks to them for a moment and they follow at a distance.

As you approach the Drinking Horn, you see a minotaur or two go in and out. There are buildings nearby, but none that pose a concern.

Stepping forward with purpose, you enter. You see the large room you expected to see - the room that Mak was in recently. There are a number of minotaurs in this place, including a barkeep behind the bar. There are a couple of windows on the left wall, and a couple of closed doors on the right wall.

As you enter, the room falls silent as all eyes turn to you.

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Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/51 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=16 ;
Monday October 21st, 2019 8:13:06 PM
'Here goes nothing,' Rolth thinks to himself.

Out loud, he adopts a serious mien, and speaks in a voice that grows with heroic urgency as he goes on. "Honorable taurs, we come before you on a grim mission from the Purple Duke. For word came to the Duke that some here have gone beyond angry speech or legitimate Kayleb and chosen murder to silence those different than them or with different beliefs. Therefore we have come in the name of the Duke to detain any who have carried out and covered up the murders of fellow inhabitants of this isle. So let me speak plainly. We have evidence that Rasheel is one of these murderers, and therefore is under arrest, so that he may be presented to the Duke along with the evidence of his crimes, to be judged by said Duke. As for the rest of you, we have no quarrel with you and you are free to go. Or even help us detain this taur who has besmirched the honor of the town of Greenfell with these vile deeds. If, on the other hand, you choose to help the accused murderer, well then I suppose you also choose to share his fate here and before the Duke. So what will it be, by Domi?"

Diplomacy = 16 + 4 for a hero point = 20

(OOC: You knew Rolth would have to speechify, right?)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 1/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/3 used
Bears Endurance 2/30r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 1/10 minutes +1 perception, +1 intimidation
Shield Other (hours) +1 deflection to AC, +1 saves, take half hp damage
Expeditious Retreat 1/20r used
Magic Fang 1/30r used +1/+1 with 1st paw

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 7:02:14 AM
Looks like Kiwina could reach AD11/AE12 in a single move. That would put two minotaurs to his back. Instead, he stops at AC14/AD15, moving no faster than his humanoid companions, and draws his weapons.

He watches the room, but makes no move to attack anyone.

(OOC: Third browser worked.)

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Bull's Strength 1/10
Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 x 1st level ranger spell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+6=19 ;
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 7:36:19 AM
Falco moves forward with Rolth {AG/20} looking as solemn as someone with limited facial expressions can. His feathers ruffle out for a moment making him wider and he simply states. "Do the right thing for you fellow Taur and come quietly."

{Diplomacy to Aid: 19}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +8/+8(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12, Crit x3 d20+1=6 ;
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 8:32:40 AM
Mak limped into the familiar room and moved immediately to the right to stand at the end of the bar. With one hand on the bar and the other on his Bow he took a mental sighting of Rasheel and paused as he held any further actions. He wasn't very certain this was going to end without bloodshed.

"Everyone be calm." Mak said from his place at the end of the bar. "No need to cause trouble. Rasheel, you should come quietly so no one gets hurt."

OOC: Diplomacy +1 (Aid Another DC 10 to give Rolth a +2), Roll 6, Fail. Readying an action and preparing to cover the doors behind the bar.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20=15 ;
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 10:33:08 AM
Elyas waves his hands a little more theatrically than needed, preparing to cast a spell and making sure the people in the room can see that there is a spellcaster in this posse.

"We don't want any more bloodshed added on top of this one's crimes. but if you force the issue we will respond with all due force! we are here as representatives of the law. any here who abide by that law will aid us or stand down. those who choose not to will be brought to justice

Elyas surprises even himself a little bit by speaking out strongly, but the frustration of the investigation and his anger at the string of murders that have gone unnoticed and unpunished pushes him to speak.

Aid diplomacy = 15, success!

DM Mark - The Drinking Horn d20=12 ; d20=7 ;
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 10:29:22 PM
Rolth delivers a heroic speech to a tough crowd. He speaks of the Purple Duke’s authority vested in the Petals, but he is clear - Rasheel is under arrest.
Falco moves up with Rolth, bolstering his speech.
Elyas makes clear he wields arcane magic, speaking of law and justice, and backing up Rolth’s words.
Mak nlmps over to the bar with his bow in one hand. He calls for calm.
Kiwina remains quiet as he moves forward drawing weapons.

Three minotaurs in the bar heed the words of the heroes, and want no part of this.

The barkeep raises his voice, ”See here. This is my place, and I’ll have no trouble here. You lot…” he points at the Petals, ”you, you need to call the guard if you want someone arrested.” As he speaks he move a few steps away from the Petals, his hand reaching for the door behind him.

Rasheel smiles as he looks at the Petals. ”The Purple Duke? The Purple Duke indeed! Who is that to me? My brother handles justice in Greenfell. You would do well to go fetch him. Unless you plan to arrest him too. No, we do not recognize your authority here. So why don’t you just go back to your purple palace with your purple friends. You know nothing of what it takes to keep a community together, nothing of having to deal with the threats that would tear us apart. Go home and we’ll forget this little incident ever happened.”

Most of the minotaurs back near Rasheel chuckle as well, though a few seem a bit uncertain.

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Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/51 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| d20+10=13 ; d20+10=16 ;
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 10:53:08 PM
Rolth nods respectfully to the minotaurs who have chosen to leave. He moves a little closer to Rasheel while he focuses next on the ones whose resolve seems to be weakening. "The authority of the Duke's justice overrides that of your honorable brother. We need no additional authority, and well, if you do not recognize it yet, you will when we are done with you lot. And if you choose the hard way, well, we have plenty of experience with that too. Just ask our opponents in the Taurnament, including the mighty minotaur Alex Marblehorn. Or maybe the witch Caryln. Oh wait, you can't ask her or our other foes because we left them in the mud. We're happy to accept your surrender now. But plenty happy to do this the hard way. You talk about troubles here, I grew up fighting hellhounds. So try us if you like, but in the end, I'll be the one writing the funeral dirge for you. So, who wants to die today?" He finishes with a hard stare at those who are looking a little shaky.

Intimidate = 13 with reroll for a hero point = 16

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 11:21:10 PM
Kiwina counts twelve remaining, including Rasheel and the barkeep. He does not want to fight so many. As he moves closer to Rasheel, he speaks for the others to hear.

"Let me point out that we were sent to help Yesia investigate some anomalies she had discovered in her work, and ended up investigating her murder. Killing one of your own sounds to me like tearing the community apart. Your brother knows we are here, and why."

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Bull's Strength 2/10
Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 x 1st level ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=11 ;
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 4:27:52 AM
(Intimidate=11)
Tsak stays where he is with the door at his back.
He unsheathes his crossbow and stands loose-limbed, the weapon pointed at Rasheel.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 29/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+2=7 ;
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 7:07:38 AM
Falco clacks his beak a few times and simply draws back an arrow keeping his eyes fixed on Rasheel as he speaks.

"If the power of the Duke is not enough I serve a power higher then the Duke's. I can merit justice from from the immortal Sargrass as well if needed. Stand down and come with us."

{Assist Intimidate: 7 - Fail}

______________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +8/+8(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+11ea, Crit x3 d20=4 ;
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 9:52:16 AM
Mak stepped around behind the bar with an arrow nocked in his bow and pointed it directly at Rasheel. He knew he was still out of range to do his absolute worst, but he also knew that should Rasheel resist he'd have two arrows in the air before the taur could react. Mak raised the bow a little higher in a show that he wasn't going to pull any punches with Rasheel. About that time Mak's leg decided it was going to act up and he stumbled just a little and ruined his attempt to look tough.

OOC: Intimidate +0, Roll 4, Fail.

Mak really felt the time for talk was over and couldn't understand why Rolth was hesitating. You go to arrest someone, you walk right up to them and take them into custody, you don't discuss their options. Still however Mak wasn't the leader here and in his mind a probationary petal until Kiwina said otherwise.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 10:54:36 AM
We are here with all the authority we need. we were sent by the purple duke and given permission by your own brother to arrest you. you have fewer friends here than you seem to think. I suppose that is what happens when you kill your own in cold blood! this is your last chance. come willingly or we will take you by force.

Elyas begins an incantation. he readies to cast if Rasheel does not immediately surrender.
[ooc:readying a glitterdust in the area highlighted on the map. will catch Rasheel and 3 other minotaurs]

DM Mark - The Drinking Horn d20+3=21 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+11=29 ; 2d8+3=12 ; 2d8+3=16 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=28 ; 2d6+3=10 ; 2d6+3=10 ; 2d6+3=11 ; 2d8+3=17 ;
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 10:01:56 PM
Rolth leans in with another speech, threatening death and trying a heroic stare.
Kiwina silently counts the potential foes there and mentions Yesia’s murder.
Tzak makes his own intimidating stare as he raises his crossbow from the end of the room.
Falco says that if Rasheel won’t recognize the Duke’s authority, then perhaps the higher power of the Sargrass!
Mak moves behind the bar, and points an arrow at Rasheel.
Elyas likewise calls Rasheel a murderer. Then he let’s loose a Glitterdust.

(Only the barkeep was intimidated.)

The minotaurs let out a cry as the dust settles on 4 of them, including Rasheel. One of them is blinded!

And with that, the minotaurs attack. Well, almost all of them. The barkeep opens the door behind him, steps in and closes it.

Rasheel’s skin glitters. He yells, ”Well boys, these outsiders want to tell us how to do things here. Let’s teach them a lesson!” as he charges up to Rolth. He strikes Rolth with a heavy flail, hitting for 14 damage. Falco feels some of the pain of the blow.

Three minotaurs advance on Kiwina! All three hit with long swords, and he takes 10, 10, and 11 damage.

Some of the others move up smiling. A couple in the back seem to lag behind. And one screams, ”Ahhhhh! I’m blinded!”

(The minotaurs are all AC 15)

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Rolth - Dam. 7
Angus - Dam. 0
Mak - Dam. 0
Kiwina - Dam. 31
Falco - Dam. 7
Tzak - Dam. 0
Elyas - Dam. 0

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/57 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+10=14 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=18 ; d4+3=7 ; d8+9=17 ;
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 10:14:32 PM
This makes Rolth very angry, very angry indeed. (enter rage) His blood is fairly boiling and his eyes go red. All thoughts of using a sap or net go right out the window. He makes a full attack on Rasheel, striking once or twice. He roars in satisfaction.

morning star to hit = 14, damage = 17, assuming Rasheel is -2 AC for charging this round
paw to hit = 9, damage = miss
paw to hit = 10, damage = miss
bite to hit = 18, damage = 7

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 0/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/3 used
Bears Endurance 4/30r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 1/10 minutes +1 perception, +1 intimidation
Shield Other (hours) +1 deflection to AC, +1 saves, take half hp damage
Expeditious Retreat 3/20r used
Magic Fang 3/30r used +1/+1 with 1st paw

Kiwina (Steve M) 30/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=22 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=16 ; d6+4=5 ; d6+4=6 ;
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 11:16:53 PM
Kiwina takes a 5' step back and makes a full attack against minotaur #9.

Spear/Sword/Hoof/Hoof hit AC 22/14/06/16 for 5/-/-/6 = 11 damage.

"Grandfather, I need the wisdom of your years to prevail against so many."

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Bull's Strength 3/10
Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 x 1st level ranger spell

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday October 24th, 2019 12:26:26 AM
(I still cannot see the map)

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +8/+8(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+11ea, Crit x3 d20+8=24 ; d20+8=16 ; d8+11=12 ; d8+11=19 ;
Thursday October 24th, 2019 1:43:02 AM
Mak fired two arrows at Rasheel.

OOC: See rolls for attack and damage.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+8=25 ; d20+8=20 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=8 ; d20+8=12 ;
Thursday October 24th, 2019 7:22:02 AM
Falco winces as half the blow landed on Rolth is transfered to him. Despite the pain he knows the spell may well save Rolths life over time. He speaks as he moves.

"Mistake boys, we are not just law enforcement who you could push around."

Closer to Rasheel he lets two arrows fly.

{Arrow 1: Hit vs Rasheel: 24 | Crit Confirm: 20 | Damage: 10 | Crit Damage: 17}
{Arrow 2: Hit vs Rasheel: 12}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +8/+8(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+11ea, Crit x3
Thursday October 24th, 2019 9:07:31 AM
OOC: Continued from the previous post and includes Mak's move action for the round. Assumes Rasheel has an AC of 15 like the others.

Mak looked satisfied as both of his arrows buried deeply in the murderous taur. A Murdertaur, Mak said in his mind with an inner smile as he thought to congratulate himself with a cool beverage. With his free hand he grabbed a tankard and set it beneath the tap. Once the tankard was in place he drew another arrow and sighted along it's shaft at the Murdertaur.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Thursday October 24th, 2019 10:41:03 AM
Web! Elyas yells to his companions, firing off what is becoming his signature spell just as Kiwina steps out of the area that he is eying. this time he manages to use it early enough that none of his companions are stuck, and the enemies are all nice and bunched up for it.

[ooc: i tried to mark the web without making it too messy. the web is originating in the bottom left corner of AH8, and outward in a 20ft spread. should catch minotaurs 4, 6, 7, 8 and Rasheel. DC 15 reflex save or become grappled. anyone moving in the web has to take a new save or be grappled.]

DM Mark - The Drinking Horn
Thursday October 24th, 2019 4:31:12 PM
(OOC: Weird - I looked at the map link I had in there, and there was an extra quote at the end of the link. I took that out. Maybe it will work better now.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=15 ; d8+1=6 ;
Thursday October 24th, 2019 4:37:19 PM
(Attack=15, Dmg=6)

Tsak fires at Rasheel.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday October 24th, 2019 4:37:48 PM
(OOC: Yes, map is working for me now. Thank you.)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday October 24th, 2019 5:29:29 PM
(OOC: Map working for me as well. Thanks)

Angus double moves to Z13

DM Mark - The Drinking Horn d20+3=13 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+9=23 ; 2d6+3=12 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=19 ; 2d6+3=8 ; 2d6+3=5 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=18 ; 2d6+3=9 ; 2d6+3=10 ; d20+3=17 ;
Thursday October 24th, 2019 11:44:19 PM
Rolth flies into a rage, lashing out with lethal force and hitting Rasheel twice.
Kiwina likewise abandons any thought on non-lethal damage. He backs up a bit as he attacks a nearby minotaur, hitting it twice.
Falco buries two arrows into Rasheel.
Mak does the same, provoking an attack by the minotaur near him. He hits Mak for 12 damage.
Tzak also shoots Rasheel.
Elyas’ casts a web spell. This catches several minotaurs. (I had to adjust the area a bit to include all those you mentioned. I outlined a 20’ radius in red to clarify.)
Angus moves up.

The glittering Rasheel falls lifeless with four arrows and a crossbow bolt sticking out of him, the webbing supporting him like grizzly manakin.

All the minotaurs in the webbing are entangled.

Kiwina is hit by the minotaur next to him for 8 and 5 damage.

The one by Mak hits him for 9 and 10 damage.

About this time, the entangled minotaur next to Rasheel notices his glittering form propped in the webbing, motionless. ”Rasheel! Rasheel’s dead! They killed Rasheel!”

Another says, ”Rasheel’s dead? The Purple Duke’s men killed Rasheel!”

”You mean the Purple Duke's liontaur killed Rasheel!”

It’s about this time that the blinded minotaur in the back is able to wipe the glitter from his eyes.
”Rasheel? Hey - what’s all this grey webbing?”

The minotaurs near Kiwina and Mak react to the announcement of Rasheel’s death, and drop their weapons as they back up 5’, their eyes a mix of fear and hatred. In fact, none of the minotaurs there continue to fight as their gaze flickers between the Petals and the body of Rasheel.

(The minotaurs are all AC 15)

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Rolth - Dam. 7
Angus - Dam. 0
Mak - Dam. 31
Kiwina - Dam. 44
Falco - Dam. 7
Tzak - Dam. 0
Elyas - Dam. 0

Kiwina (Steve M) 17/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=14 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 12:08:18 AM
"Rasheel's down. He may not be dead, and if he's not then he'll be taken and judged. If he is dead -- well, I guess he's already been judged. Meanwhile, do we have the honor of addressing the Horned Skulls?"

Weapons lowered but ready, Kiwina watches minotaurs 9 and 3 for a reaction to his question. (Sense motive = 14) He tries not to look too injured.

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Bull's Strength 4/10
Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 x 1st level ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/57 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d8+1=9 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 6:37:53 AM
Rolth comes out of his to rage and recognizes that he may have overdone the killy bits. He was not nearly as tough as I expected. I thought I could pull some punches later after teaching him a lesson. I hope he isn't dead-dead, but is only mostly dead." he thinks to himself. If it doesn't look hopeless, Rolth will reach in to deliver a healing potion to the webbed Rasheel, which ought to at least stabilize him if not bring him back to consciousness. As he does so, he'll announce loudly, "Perhaps he is not dead yet, let us see if we can revive him to face the Purple Duke's justice."

(9hp of healing to Rasheel)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+4=7 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 7:38:27 AM
Falco quickly moves to Rasheel's body while he speaks.

"You were warned and my arrow flew very true. Blame the petals, blame the gods above and but mostly blame yourselves for the hate in your hearts. He died as he lived, in violence. Stand down and learn to live together."

{Healcheck: 7}

]

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3 d20+4=24 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=28 ; d8+12=19 ; d8+12=20 ; 3d8+5=16 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 9:11:18 AM
OOC: These rolls were made before they surrendered. Consider them rolls for readied actions instead. Readied Actions:
Acrobatics +4 (Moving to AK17 avoiding AoO), Roll 24; Two attacks, Roll 21, 28, Hit, Hit!; Damage 39 hp (Using Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Weapon Focus, Deadly Aim, and Weapon Specialization and Training); Move across difficult terrain using 5 squares of movement out of his 6.

Mak was surprised at the reach the Minotaur had as well as how quickly it attacked. Normally Mak was the fastest person in the room, but instead of retaliating against the now compliant Minotaur the archer reached into his pack and withdrew a potion and downed it. Afterwards he filled the unattended mug and had himself a quiet drink while he motioned to the minotaur next to him to leave.

"Leave this place, or I'll poke some holes in you as well." Mak threatened the minotaur that stood near him.

OOC: CSW Potion, 16 hp. Mak will only move as a readied action if the Minotaur attacks so he stays put at his current location.

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Friday October 25th, 2019 9:26:42 AM
OOC: Rasheel has taken 100 points of Damage, 40 of which came from Mak and Tsak at the end of that sequence. I don't think he's waking up.

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Friday October 25th, 2019 9:27:41 AM
OOC: Well, 37 anyway. ;)

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Friday October 25th, 2019 10:59:12 AM
Elyas is as surprised as Rolth seeing Rasheel go down so quickly.

so much for trying to incapacitate him and take him in if he resists.. Elyas thinks. too late to worry about what could have been done, this group saw a threat and offered a chance to surrender. when Rasheel wouldn't stand down they did what they had to do.

Just like he did when they stopped the riot earlier, Elyas leaves the web up entangling the minotaurs until the group can be sure they won't just attack again.

DM Mark - The Drinking Horn
Friday October 25th, 2019 7:09:45 PM
Kiwina says ”Rasheel's down. He may not be dead, and if he's not then he'll be taken and judged. If he is dead -- well, I guess he's already been judged. Meanwhile, do we have the honor of addressing the Horned Skulls?" She tries to assess the mood of those here. (His Sense Motive tells her Highlight to display spoiler: {They’re pretty mad. A little bit scared, but really mad.}
Rolth thinks that he might not be dead yet considering administering a potion healing so he can face justice. But he can see that, well, the ship has sailed on healing this guy (he took 88 points in one round.)
Falco tells them all that they were warned, and tells them all to stand down.
Elyas is also a bit surprised at how quickly Rasheel fell. He leaves the webbing in place for now.
Mak pulls out a healing potion and drinks it. He tells the nearest minotaur, ”"Leave this place, or I'll poke some holes in you as well."

The minotaur nearest Mak doesn’t need to be told twice. He turns and moves through the second door (now open.) Likewise the other minotaurs not in the webbing follow Mak’s suggestion.

One stops to pull another out of the webbing. ”C’mon Kez. Rash is dead. Time to go.” As this happens, the others realize they too can probably break out of the webbing, and they do though their passage is slowed if they move through the webbing.

A couple of minotaur guards show up at the door to the tavern. Their eyes go wide as they see the scene before them, with a dead, glowing minotaur suspended against a grey mass of webs. One of them just says, ”Uh oh. That’s gonna be a problem.” The other guard leaves.

Gadin also looks in and says, ”What? This is not what you told Ranter! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?”

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Rolth - Dam. 7
Angus - Dam. 0
Mak - Dam. 15
Kiwina - Dam. 44
Falco - Dam. 7
Tzak - Dam. 0
Elyas - Dam. 0

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (44/51 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+10=12 ; d20+10=21 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 7:25:50 PM
Rolth bellows at the minotaurs who are about to leave, "Stop! You are all under arrest, for your role in these events. We warned you about helping Ranter resist arrest, but you did not heed our words. Several of you tried to murder us, and the rest are accomplices. You will be rendered up to the Duke's justice, for a fair trial under Minotaur law. If you continue to resist, we will detain you by force. If you resist violently, you will be dealt with in kind."

(Intimidate = 12 plus whatever circumstance bonus having stone cold killed Rasheel provides)

When the guards arrive moments later, he will pull their leader aside and tell him, "These guys all tried to resist Ranter's arrest despite our warnings. Some of them attacked us as we carried out our duties.
We need to detain them and keep them quiet, or this whole town is going to go up in riots. Surely the guard doesn't want that."

(Diplomacy = 21)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Friday October 25th, 2019 10:10:36 PM
Angus quietly puts away his weapon and tries to appear innocent

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday October 26th, 2019 12:05:33 PM
Tsak lowers his bow.

He moves to Kiwina and provides any assistance he can in terms of first aid.

Then, with patience and stoicism he waits to see what will happen next.

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Sunday October 27th, 2019 2:38:37 PM
Mak has had enough of Gadin and glared at him, but said nothing. Clearly Rolth had some other agenda here and Mak decided he’d remain quiet while the taur worked through the room. So, Mak stepped in from the two doors nearest him to block any further exits.

Kiwina (Steve M) 17/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday October 27th, 2019 3:24:48 PM
Kiwina is faster than the minotaurs, especially the ones in the web. When he sees that they're preparing to leave, he gets in their path to the exit.

Kiwina gives his next commands as if he were on a ship, where he's used to being obeyed. "Petals!, keep anyone from wandering away. Gadin!, find Ranter, quickly," And sorry, Rolth, but it's for the long run, "Guards!, arrest that wemic!"

More quietly, he speaks for the benefit of the nearer Petals. "I think we will be able to trust Ranter's judgement if he gets all of the facts before the story is able to spread. It will also help if the minotaurs talking to Ranter are compelled to tell the truth."

Kiwina knows this will not work if the other Petals don't back him up.

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Bull's Strength 5/10
Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire, produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 x 1st level ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (44/51 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) |
Sunday October 27th, 2019 9:07:54 PM
Rolth is surprised, but quickly sees what his friend Kiwina is doing. "I will come quietly, but would like those minotaur miscreants to be arrested as well, either now or soon after. They did try to murder us, after all." With that, he will hand his weapons to Kiwina or one of the other Petals. "I sure hope this works," he thinks to himself...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+6=21 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 7:34:04 AM
Falco holds his position keeping something to his back and speaks, looking at Gadin but really speaking to the room.

"Plans go out the window when blades are drawn. All of you are as responsible for this as anyone. We come to take a murderer into custody and you do not ask questions, you draw blades. You look guilty but stand down, explain and listen and save yourselves."

{Diplomacy: 21}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3 d20+1=19 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 8:26:38 AM
Mak looked at Kiwina in astonishment. Clearly it was the arrows that downed Rasheel and Rolth but an innocent bystander, but Kiwina had a plan. Mak decided he'd back him up as he stopped any that tried to leave through the back doors, save of course the one that accidentally bumped into him and ran away afraid for his life. Otherwise Mak prepared for Kiwina to call for his arrest as well.

As Mak leaned against the closed door he took another drink and waited for all the officiousness to happen around him. It was only then that he took the time to examine his own wounds. He was cut up pretty badly on his arm where the minotaurs axe pressed his chain mail armor through the padding and into his skin and he could feel the blood slowly oozing into that padding. He was going to have to have that looked at soon, he thought, otherwise it was going to take a few days to heal. The second blow had just been the axe haft to his chest and aside from some soreness there Mak thought it would only result in a nasty bruise.

"What Falco said." Mak piped up hoping to give the small creatures words a little more weight with his own support.

OOC: Diplomacy +1, Aid Another DC 10, Roll 19, Success! +2 to Falco's check.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20=15 ; d20+6=12 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 10:42:53 AM
Things are moving quickly and Elyas is not sure what the best course of action is. He trusts the Captain, though, and will follow Kiwina's lead. He keeps the web spell up for now, threatening any of the minotaurs that are trying to free themselves from the webbing.

I wouldn't try that if I were you. best wait until the guards can sort all this out, eh? wouldn't want my companions to 'accidentally' use too much force on you too would you?
[diplomacy aid = 15, success]

he also takes a look at Rasheel's body to determine if he is really dead or just knocked out.
perception = 12

DM Mark - Everyone's Under Arrest!
Monday October 28th, 2019 1:12:06 PM
Rolth bellows at the fleeing minotaurs that they are under arrest and will be detained.
Angus and Tzak lower their weapons, interested in the outcome.
Mak glares at Gadin, and then steps in front of the remaining mintoaurs to prevent their flight.
Kiwina wants to move up and block any more minotaurs from leaving (but with the webbing and the minotaurs there, the DM is not sure where she goes as he barks orders in the bar.) He shouts, "Petals!, keep anyone from wandering away. Gadin!, find Ranter, quickly. Guards!, arrest that wemic!" indicating Rolth. He continues "I think we will be able to trust Ranter's judgement if he gets all of the facts before the story is able to spread. It will also help if the minotaurs talking to Ranter are compelled to tell the truth." Rolth seems to comply.
Falco says diplomatically, "Plans go out the window when blades are drawn. All of you are as responsible for this as anyone. We come to take a murderer into custody and you do not ask questions, you draw blades. You look guilty but stand down, explain and listen and save yourselves."
Mak and Elyas add their agreement to Falco’s words.

The Petals invoked the Purple Duke’s authority when they arrived, said they were here with Ranter’s knowledge, and threatened arrest of all there. Then the Petals say that said that one of their own is under arrest, and that they are subject to Ranter’s judgement in this. Both the one guard there and the other minotaurs there seem a bit confused. (The DM is confused too, but really interested in what you have up your sleeves.)

The one guard at the door does not arrest Rolth. Not yet, anyway. He draws his sword and stands at the door. ”You folks all need to stay right where you are. Ranter will be here soon enough.”

Four of the minotaurs run off, so I suppose the last one would provoke an attack from Mak. The remaining minotuars stay in the back of the room as they glare at the Petals. Rasheel's glowing body hangs suspended in the grey webbing.

Gadin is confused too, and quite eager for Ranter to be here and make some sense of things. He runs off as directed.

The second door opens behind Mak. The barkeep looks out for a moment and says, ”Aw crap," before the door snaps back shut.

From your walk over here, you know it will likely be 15 or 20 minutes before Ranter arrives.

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Rolth - Dam. 7
Angus - Dam. 0
Mak - Dam. 15
Kiwina - Dam. 44
Falco - Dam. 7
Tzak - Dam. 0
Elyas - Dam. 0

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3 d20+8=27 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 2:40:53 PM
OOC: This is going to be stupid if it goes wrong. Mak will try to trip the minotaur running by him which provokes another AoO from the beastie. Trip CMB +8, Roll 27

Mak stuck out his bow to trip the minotaur as it ran by him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (44/51 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+9=13 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 9:43:52 PM
If it looks like no one is getting ready to attack him, Rolth will get out his lute and play a tune to pass the time. Something melancholy, probably in D minor.

(Perform = 13)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday October 28th, 2019 10:03:35 PM
Angus moves to AC 14

Kiwina (Steve M) 17/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday October 28th, 2019 11:36:58 PM
Well, what now?, Kiwina thinks to himself.

Unless interrupted, Kiwina takes a couple of rounds to pick up the weapons people have dropped and places them on the bar near AL-19.

After that, he assesses which minotaurs have been injured, from a distance.

He does not try to prevent the minotaurs from congregating together on the far side of the room, and assumes they are discussing what to tell Ranter.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 5:01:30 AM
Tsak, satisfied that Kiwina is not going to keel over from his wounds, makes his way back near to the door. (AI 22 as shown on the map).

He remains quiet and calm, but does not put away his crossbow.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 6:58:06 AM
Falco helps out with collecting weapons that have been dropped, he also starts straightening up chairs and tables that were disturbed.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 11:51:29 AM
Once the weapons are collected, Elyas releases the webbing spell, but is ready to cast it again on the cluster of Minotaurs if they decide to attack. he sits down and watches them all closely while waiting.

DM Mark - Everyone's Under Arrest! d20+9=13 ; d20=1 ; d20=17 ;
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 4:02:51 PM
Mak trips the minotaur in front of him as it tries to move away, and the creature lies prone in the doorway.
Rolth get out a lute to pass the time.
Angus moves up near Kiwina, as the centaur is reaching down to pick up weapons. The only weapons that were dropped were the one
Tzak move back a bit, but keeps his crossbow at the ready.
Falco moves over and picks up the heavy flail that Rasheel had, and then starts straightening up the place.
Elyas releases the webbing, and as he does so the glittering body of Rasheel falls to the floor as a pool of blood beneath him slowly spreads.

The minotaur near Mak crawls 5 feet away. Mak will need to physically restrain the creature to keep him there.

With the webbing gone, the minotaurs in the back of the room can better see what’s going on. And the Petals can see them better as well.

One of the minotaurs in the back is injured and missing his sword. He draws a kukri. The others have their weapons drawn and ready. They look confused.

(From their perspective, the Petals came in and declared Rasheel was under arrest under the authority of the Purple Duke. Then they saw spells cast at them, Rasheel and a few others charged, Rasheel was quickly killed, and the Petals declared that everyone else was under arrest. As three of their number fled, the others took a defensive stance in the back of the room. Then Kiwina told the guard there to arrest Rolth and for Gadin to fetch Ranter. Now Rolth seems to be calmly playing a lute as the Petals are tidying up the room.)

They are very confused, but not willing to die without a fight.

”What are we under arrest for? You said you were here to arrest Rasheel. Now he’s dead. If we’re to be next, we won’t go down without a fight, even if you kapleths have wizards."

If you speak minotaur, Highlight to display spoiler: {kapleth is a very derogatory term in minotaur.}
Sense Motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {These guys are look frightened and angry.}
Sense Motive DC 13 Highlight to display spoiler: {These guys are readying an attack.}

“Now the liontaur’s under arrest? What game is this?”
“Hey Teskar. What gives?”
“Yeah, you guards are the law in Grenfell. Are you OK with Ranter’s brother being murdered?”

The guard in back looks to the Petals. You don’t know what Gadin said to this guard on the way here that caused him and the other guard to let your group proceed, but he’s not really sure what to do. [b]”Ranter’s on his way. Nourat and Gadin went to fetch him.”

A minotaur in the back answers, “Good. Just wait ‘til he sees they killed Rasheel.”

(If anyone does anything over the next several minutes other than a tense standoff, let me know and we can back things up. If you try to take their weapons, they will fight. Use email to coordinate if you wish, but if your character speaks, post that here please as you do have an audience.)

After a time of some tense waiting Ranter arrives with several guards. He can see the prone form of his brother lying in a pool of blood on the floor, and Rolth calmly playing a lute. You can see his jaw clench as he stands in the doorway, silently glaring at the Petals, waiting for some explanation.

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3 d20+4=23 ; d20+1=18 ; d20=8 ;
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 4:52:33 PM
OOC: Acrobatics +4, Roll 23; Diplomacy +1, Roll 18; Sense Motive +0, Roll 8. If the minotaur tries to attack him, he's total defense AC 23, and will withdraw to let the minotaur escape.

Mak moved ahead of the prone and crawling minotaur to block his exit at the door. With drawn sword he directed the minotaur back into the main room.

"You heard the captain. You and yours are under arrest." Mak said as he stooped down to help the taur to his feet. "It can't really be helped and I'm certain if you had no part in Yesia's murder, everything will go well for you."

Kiwina (Steve M) 17/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=24 ;
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 7:49:53 PM
(sense motive = 24)

If the remainder of the party is willing to wait until Ranter comes, then when he arrives, Kiwina tells the Petals to watch the minotaurs while he talks to Ranter.

Kiwina approaches the doorway, saying, "Ranter, I would like to speak with you privately a moment. Please ask your friends not to attack mine while we talk."

(more to come in another post)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (44/51 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+7=12 ;
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 9:40:14 PM
"These guys are looking frightened and angry again. Last time, that preceded an attack. Sigh, why do they always have to do things the hard way."

(Sense motive = 12)

Despite his suspicions, Rolth will let the minotaurs make the first move, which will probably not help their case with the lawman. He will quit playing his lute, however, because he doesn't want it to get smashed up. He stands, puts it away, and awaits the finish of Kiwina and Ranter's discussion.

Kiwina (Steve M) 17/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 10:59:23 PM
Kiwina does not expect to go outside with Ranter. Being at the far end of the room should be private enough if the conversation is brief, he hopes.

"If you recognize our authority acting for the Duke, or if you just want to avoid a skirmish in your backyard, you need to hear what happened here not only from us, but also confirmed by your brother's friends. Falco has a spell to encourage truthfulness. But let me jump to the end a moment -- I asked your guards to arrest Rolth hoping to give these minotaurs incentive to stick around without further fighting."

Kiwina expects the minotaurs will want to state their own grievances, and stops his explanation of what happened if they appear to be growing violent.

"We came to arrest Rasheel as we told you we would. When we told him he was under arrest, he and several of his friends attacked. We are not police, we are combat trained warriors. My companions concentrated their attacks on the leader of an attacking force, which experience tells us is the most efficient way of ending a conflict."

Kiwina again checks the mood of the room before continuing.

"I think it's important that Rasheel's friends tell you what happened themselves, and that they hear what we saw. After you have heard the stories, Falco can cast his spell and you can verify the truth of things. And I am sorry your brother is dead."

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 12:37:42 AM
Angus tries to look easy and relaxed but he is ready to redraw his weapon if things go violent again.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+8=19 ; d20+6=18 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 7:28:18 AM
{Sense Motive: 19}

Falco sees that they are ready to attack the petals and would very much like to head that off. He looks to the fellow who is injured.

"Put the weapon away and I can heal that injury if you like. Of course I would want all of you to calm down to do that. Don't want to get stabbed i the neck for helping." {Diplomacy: 18}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=6 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 8:18:53 AM
(Sense motive=6)

Tsak remains calm and unruffled.
He will leave the talking to Kiwina and Rolth.
The minotaurs and their motives are as much as mystery to him as ever.

His crossbow stays in his hand by his side, pointed at the ground.
He eyes Mak at the bar with his drink... clever chap.

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 8:29:48 AM
"Come on." Mak said to the prone Minotaur with an extended hand. "Let's get a drink. I'm buying."

Mak then returned to the bar provided the minotaur was compliant. Once back in the room Mak tossed some coins on the bartop and poured himself and his new friend a mug of ale. He proceeded to guard the back doors as he leaned upon the bar with his bow set upon it within easy reach.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20=3 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 10:36:05 AM
Elyas just stands watching the minotaurs closely, but even with his experience growing up on Centaur Island, he has trouble reading the expressions of other taurs. (Sense motive = 3)

he tries to remain calm and patient and trusts his captain to sort things out.

DM Mark - "We are not police, we are combat trained warriors."
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 4:31:25 PM
Mak moves ahead of the crawling minotaur and, sword drawn, directs him to move back into the room with the others. As the minotaur climbs to his feet, Mak offers him an ale. Mak makes sure that back door is no longer an escape route.
Rolth puts away his lute. While he can see the minotaurs there are ready for a fight, they do not attack. Eventually they relax a bit, but remain on guard.
Angus Angus looks relaxed, but is ready for trouble.
Falco offers to heal the injured minotaur if he’ll lower his weapon. The minotaur does not.
Tzak remains calm, but his crossbow remains a warning to the minotaurs.
Elyas remains calm,waiting for Kiwina to sort things out with Ranter.
Kiwina moves to the doorway and speaks in a low voice with Ranter.

The minotaur Mak stopped accepts Mak’s ale, but he then returns to the back of the room with the others. As they shoot an accusing look at him, the drinking minotaur shrugs, ”What? He offered me free beer. I’m still mad, but I’m not stupid.”

The barkeep again pokes his head out. Seeming to be satisified things are not destroyed, he stays out, pocketing the coins that Mak left. Then he shoos Mak out from behind the bar.

Ranter arrives and listens to Kiwina as the centaur explains things. Ranter simply responds, ”I will ask them what happened.” Ranter then pushes past Kiwina and brings in his guards. There are about a dozen guards in here now. The minotaurs are disarmed as Ranter questions them.

They tell him that Rahseel did not recognize the Petal’s authority. The Petals cast a blinding spell and then Rasheel led an attack to teach them to not mess with minotaurs. The next thing they knew, Rasheel was dead and there was webbing covering most of the room. Not wanting to be the next to die, they waited as Ranter was sent for. They tell Ranter that he should arrest the Petals. In fact, the Petals themselves said the liontaur should be arrested for Rasheel’s death. Ranter punches one of them in the face, bloodying his bovine snout, and the others fall silent.

Finally, Ranter turns to the Petals, his stoney face unreadable. ”We discussed this - all of you. We discussed the ramifications of ... this. You said you would take my brother alive to the Purple Duke for justice. You said you would use non-lethal means. I see no evidence your response here was measured or that you even tried. Rasheel is dead, and now you suggest this is simply because you are trained warriors and didn’t know any better? Unless you dispute what was said, I am not interested in your truth spells. Do you have anything to add?”

As Ranter says this he looks at all of the Petals, not just Kiwina. There is a note of finality in his voice.

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3 d20+1=13 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 5:30:36 PM
Mak sat and sipped on his beer. As he did so he replied to Ranter. "That was assuming he'd come along quietly. From what I saw he was using lethal force against Rolth and we responded in kind. I don't think any of us was going to stand by while a fellow was being cut to shreds."

Mak held his tongue about the petals attacking first. He'd let Kiwina address that accusation.

OOC: Diplomacy +1, Roll 13

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (44/51 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+10=28 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 7:51:42 PM
"I do dispute what was said. This all was started by Rasheel. And I don't just mean with his murder of Yesia. To quote him from earlier, 'Well boys, these outsiders want to tell us how to do things here. Let’s teach them a lesson!' So you see, they set the conditions, and they dealt the first blow. We came here to see justice done, and they wanted no part of justice, just a deadly fight. Even so, our first move was a spell to dazzle and blind them, not to kill them. Even that was just readied in case they chose to resist arrest, so when they made the first aggressive move, the die was cast. Look at good Kiwina, who suffered enough injury to kill a half dozen lesser taurs. I too took a mighty blow from Rasheel. Yet, by the blessing of Domi the Strong, here I still stand, and there lies your brother, judged by the gods themselves for his wrath and found wanting. And unlike Rasheel and these other dishonorable cowards, we did not skulk away into the night to hide what we had done. We stayed here, even knowing that we would face your anger for how things turned out, for we are not afraid to be judged for our actions, as they are honorable. Even though on this day, we were forced to kill, apparently by local custom if the lesson that your brother meant to teach us is true. I am saddened by your brother's death, but even though it was by our hands, it is his fault, not ours. So, what would do with us now?"

(Diplomacy = 28)

(OOC: Highlight to display spoiler: {What Rolth said is true, if you look back at Elyas' post from Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 10:54:36 AM})

Kiwina (Steve M) 17/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 11:06:07 PM
"I asked a question before we realized Rasheel was dead that these minotaurs declined to answer. I would like my answers now, and some assurance they are truthful. Do we have the honor of addressing the Horned Skulls?"

Kiwina doesn't wait for an answer before starting in on his opinion of the Horned Skulls. "Honor in this case being something the Skulls would no nothing about. I've been told the minotaur code of honor calls for the fair treatment of anyone whom, themselves, acts honorably. Killing people quietly and trying to hide the act does not sound to me like it meets that community standard."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (44/51 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) |
Thursday October 31st, 2019 6:13:42 AM
"I should add that at the moment they attacked us, the odds were about two to one in their favor. That is after several of their number accepted our offer that they could leave freely if they did not wish to take part in Rasheel’s dishonorable activities and resist his arrest. And as you perceive, they were all great big Taurs and much larger and more imposing than most of the Eight Petaled Rose. So we fought for honor, justice, and our lives."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday October 31st, 2019 7:11:44 AM
When the minotaur who got the free beer speaks Falco glares at the one who refused healing and mumbles. "At least one of you shows sense."

Once the questioning starts Falco is happy with Rolth's statement. He decides that adding that they thought he would be tougher is not worth mentioning.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+14=15 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2019 7:53:24 AM
Angus listens carefully as he swipes snacks off the bar.

(Sleigh of Hand = 15. Yes, apparently a Natural One)

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Thursday October 31st, 2019 8:18:29 AM
OOC: Moves to AK10

"So we fought for honor, justice, and our lives..."

Mak's old battle worn sword with it's ragged leather hilt was now sheathed as he moved about to the opposite side of the bar to sulk about not having direct access to the tap. Somehow he felt unlimited access was owed to him given his enormous tip upon his last visit, but was willing to forgo that in the interest of race relations. (50gp to those that have forgotten)

When he heard Rolth's comment Mak raised his mug to salute it, but said nothing as he kept an eye on the room from his new position in front of the bar with his bow still resting atop it within easy reach.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Thursday October 31st, 2019 11:15:30 AM
I will not dispute the claim that we used more force than was necessary. It is true that more could have been done to keep Rasheel from dying, but in the heat of the moment force was used to reply to force. We gave Rasheel and his men ample opportunity to submit to the Duke's justice. instead, Rasheel attacked us. I attempted to diffuse the situation without injury, but in mere seconds it was over and our expert warriors each attacked Rasheel as a matter of reflex when he refused to surrender and attacked us. it is regrettable, but in our opinion, unavoidable.

DM Mark - "I will not dispute the claim that we used more force than was necessary." d20=15 ; d20=9 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2019 4:05:22 PM
Mak Obliges the barkeep and moves around to the front of the bar. As he goes, he responds to Ranter that since Rasheel used lethal force, so did the Petals.
Rolth disagrees that the Petals struck first, asserting it was Rasheel and his posse that did so, and that the Petals were outnumbered in the fight. He points to the wounds suffered by Kiwina and himself as evidence supporting the need for force.
Kiwina again asks if the minotaurs here are the Horned Skulls, and says that the secret killings that have occurred were without honor.
Falco compliments the minotaur with the beer for his good sense.
Angus attempts to surreptitiously take some snacks from a bowl on the bar, but winds up drawing attention to himself as he spills the bowl of snacks. Still, the snacks aren’t bad.
Elyas acknowledges that more force was used than necessary, but that the Petals attacked out of reflex when faced with a threat.

The barkeep slides another beer to Mak, and then frowns a bit at the spilled snacks as he slides a beer to Angus as well. He says to Ranter, “Well, I dunno what happened here, as I thought it best to step out ‘til the fightin’ was done. But I’ll tell ya, ‘cept for yer brother and a whole lotta blood, these here flower petals didn’t wreck the place. Which is better ‘n I expected. Oh, an’ sorry ‘bout yer brother an’ all.”

Ranter shoots a look at the barkeep, suggesting there is no love lost between the two. He tells his guards to disarm and arrest the minotaurs in the back of the room, which they set about doing.

He looks flatly at Kiwina, ”Yes, these are members of the Horned Skull. And no, they do not have honor. I will deal with them accordingly.”

Ranter then addresses all the Petals.

”But do not lecture me on honor. I acknowledged your authority here, and we both knew that Rasheel would not go without a fight. But we had an agreement and you had a plan. You said you would take my brother alive to the Purple Duke for justice. Now you tell me that you did not follow through on that because they hurt you and you are trained warriors who act on reflex.”

“What’s done is done. Your responsibility here is discharged. Go back to the Purple Duke, and tell him whatever you wish. I will send word with Gadin to him that your work here is through.”

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Thursday October 31st, 2019 5:04:40 PM
Mak accepted the second beer and slung his bow over his shoulder as he settled in for some bar time. Mak orders a beer for Elyas and pushes it his way with a nod at the space between him and Angus.

"Glitterdust, eh?" Mak commented to the wall. "Looks like we won't be back here anytime soon. May as well rest up. "

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+14=21 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2019 7:34:07 PM
Don't look at me, dude. I tripped over myself and missed the fight. Hey, is that Trail Mix in that bowl over there?

Angus cleans up the mess he made on the bar, and manages to sweep some of the snacks into his pouch anyway.

[Sleight of Hand = 21]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (44/51 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) |
Thursday October 31st, 2019 7:46:19 PM
Rolth hangs his head for a moment, then looks back up at Ranter. "You are right, we let our emotions get the best of us in the heat of the battle, and did not stick to the plan. It would seem that all of us taurs have some work to do if we are going to reclaim our noble heritage. I will not forget this lesson. And I am sorry about your brother, regardless of his crimes. I had hoped that he might see reason, but it was not to be. I will report back to the Duke, as you wish. I wish you all the best in dealing with the aftermath here. Unless you see some role for us in that endeavor, perhaps we should be off before we become a focal point for more trouble."

Kiwina (Steve M) 17/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=10 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2019 8:23:37 PM
Before leaving, Kiwina takes the time to dress his wounds. (Heal = 10 fails to treat deadly wounds)

Kiwina is not happy with the way things happened, but hearing that the Horned Skulls will be dealt with leaves him feeling the Petals should leave before they run afoul of some other minotaur concept and do more damage.

He's also glad Ranter didn't push back harder on his rather lame explanation of Ranter's death.

It will be good to get back to a shore.

Mak (JamesM) (25/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Friday November 1st, 2019 8:01:19 AM
Mak expected an ambush outside of town and given the pain in his shoulder and arm he wasn't too excited about the prospect of leaving so quickly.

"Ready for the ambush?" he asked Angus casually while he rubbed his arm then leaned over. "Might be best if we split up, you think? Meet up someplace outside of town."

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Friday November 1st, 2019 10:13:10 AM
Elyas is quiet as Ranter and Rolth talk through what happens next. He agrees with Ranter that there is nothing more for the Petals to do here, and that it is time to return to the Duke.

as they leave, Elyas approaches Kiwina.
"I am really sorry about how things went down in there, Captain. I can't help but feel that it was my fault. I wanted to deal with things quickly, hitting them with some spells before things got out of control, but it seems all I did was instigate the conflict that ended in Rasheel's death. there's nothing more to be done about it this time, but I will do my best to not antagonize a conflict like that next time we get into a tense situation. I hope you know you can still rely on me.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday November 1st, 2019 12:11:33 PM
Yessia's murder has been solved and the murderer brought to justice, albeit somewhat swifter than envisioned.
The horned skull have been dealt an injury through the death of their leader and their sordid crimes being brought into the light.
Ranter is released from the conflict of having a brother who is a murderous thug and can concentrate on building community.

It's not perfect, but in Tsaks mind the petals have made the wold a better place.
He prepares for the journey back to the Purple Duke.

DM Mark - "I will not dispute the claim that we used more force than was necessary."
Friday November 1st, 2019 7:07:10 PM
Mak enjoys his beer, and suggests there may be an ambush as they leave town.
Angus pockets some free snacks.
Rolth tells Ranter that he is right in his assessment, and expresses some sorrow about the loss of his brother.
Kiwina dresses her wounds and looks forward to a return to the coast.
Elyas tells Kiwina that he regrets his spell may have precipitated the conflict, and promises to do better in the future.
Tzak thinks things are wrapped up here, even if not perfectly.

A few of the Petals remain injured, Kiwina rather badly in fact.

As Ranter’s men march the minotuars out of the establishment, Ranter turns to the Petals but seems to be speaking for the benefit of all there. ”I accept Rasheel’s death. He chose his path, a path of dishonor that looked only to a dark and distant past, a past that no longer exists. He is cast out of my family. The Horned Skulls are no more, and they along with the Horned Society will be outlawed in Greenfell.”

The barkeep says, ”Awright, you folk. Drinks are on the house. You know, I lost a lot of loyal clients today. You all should stay here in Greenfell. Yer always welcome in my place, an’ while your money’s no good here today, it’ll be welcome in the future.” He actually returns Mak’s coin, and you can tell this was a bit painful for him. When you are done drinking, he will hand a small cloth sack full of bar snacks to Angus.

Once the arrested minotaurs are marched out by the guard, Ranter will add, ”Here’s what will happen now. Those minotaurs will be marked. They will be cast out of Greenfell, and it is no small matter for a minotaur to be marked as dishonorable and cast out of his community. They may yet prove to be trouble though. The Horned Society was just a social group and I will take some heat for that, but their name shares too much with the Horned Skulls. The Purple Duke will probably not be pleased with this, as marked minotaurs without a home may become a problem for him.

“I cannot say if the liontaurs will be accepted here in Greenfell - there is only so much I can do. Rasheel will be seen as a martyr by some. I will publically release Juran as a gesture of goodwill, but that boy is on double secret probation. Greenfell’s acceptance of the liontaur community here will depend in part on what he does. Frankly, I don’t really care if they stay or if they go."

It is late in the afternoon, and this has been a long and tiring day.

Kiwina (Steve M) 17/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday November 1st, 2019 8:32:07 PM
Kiwina says, "Ranter, if you think it would help Greenfell, we can take Juran when we go, and let the Duke decide if he's welcome."

While the group enjoys the hospitality of this establishment, Kiwina will be clear with Elyas. "I don't blame you for casting a non-lethal spell. I don't know what you were reacting to in casting, but I trust your instincts on that. " And with Rolth, "I much prefer it when you're our spokesman. " And, of course, "Falco, would it be too much to ask for some healing?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (44/51 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) |
Saturday November 2nd, 2019 4:50:16 PM
Rolth thanks the barkeep for the hospitality and enjoys a mug. To Ranter, he offers, "We will make sure to include in our report to the Duke that those minotaurs are cast out and may be a threat. Thank you for releasing Juran, and giving him wise counsel. As Kiwina says, we could take him with us, or we could speak to him as well about his behavior here. Perhaps we could get him to see the wisdom of getting along rather than being confrontational, especially now that the primary instigators on the other side have been moved along. On a separate topic, one thing to bear in mind is that someone was not reporting the murders to the Duke, and might have had inside help to cover up the crimes. I make no accusation, but the old clerk Lukran would have had access, and had a Horned Skulls flyer on his desk when we visited. Might be worth ensuring that those reports get corrected and sent to the Duke on schedule in the future."

Turning to the Petals, he says, "Thank you, Kiwina, I do my best to represent us well, but still have much to learn about all this civilization stuff! And Elyas, I agree that you did no wrong, even if together we all might have handled that a little bit differently. Well. Hmmm. Should we spend one more night here before we go, or get our stuff from the inn and get on the road sooner? It might be worth saying a few words to the liontaurs on the way out, with or without Juran, and the inn is in their area any way."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday November 3rd, 2019 12:56:18 AM
Tsak isn't one to turn up a free drink.
He finally puts up his crossbow and partakes of a refreshing ale.
And grabs a handful of bar snacks before Angus scoffs them all.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 2d8+5=11 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d8+5=16 ;
Monday November 4th, 2019 7:16:11 AM
"Of course healing. It seemed wrong to heal us up when the commotion was going but yes, come here."

Falco moves to Kiwana and lays his hands on him as he asks the warper-sar for healing. {CMW Kiwana: 11+16=27} That done he channels more power to heal all of the petals. {Channel: 8+7=15}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Monday November 4th, 2019 9:04:42 AM
Mak gasped when the healing surge washed through him. Suddenly the wounds on his arm and shoulder healed and just for a moment his leg felt better, but once the surge was gone that familiar ache in his leg returned.

"The warper sar!" Mak called out lifting his drink high in what passed as the closest thing Mak had for a prayer. Mak studiously ignored all the snack grabbing.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Monday November 4th, 2019 11:30:55 AM
Elyas is not in any mood to drink, but doesn't want to be rude to the bartender. he accepts an ale and drinks it slowly, staying quiet for the rest of the time in the bar, ready to be on the way. he is not really interested in staying any longer in this town, but will leave those decisions to the captain.

after a while he stands up and makes for the door. I think that has been quite enough excitement for one day. I think i will head back to our lodging before it gets any later. anyone else want to join me?

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Monday November 4th, 2019 11:45:26 AM
Mak stood and brushed at his wrinkled clothing. "I'll walk with you, old bean."

What he was really doing though was to put some distance between him and the snack thieves.

DM Mark - "I think that has been quite enough excitement for one day."
Monday November 4th, 2019 4:06:53 PM
Kiwina offers to Ranter that the Petals could take Juran to the Purple Duke. Then he speaks to the other Petals.
Rolth agrees with Kiwina’s offer to take Juran, or to even just speak with him. He notes that the deaths of those murdered in Greenfell were not being reported. He asks if the Petals want to leave right away or in the morning, noting that their inn is in the liontaur quarter, so the Petals could address the liontaurs there with or without Juran.
Tzak enjoys his ale, and the bar snacks.
Falco responds to Kiwina’s request for healing, healing the centaur and the rest of the party.
Mak toasts the Warper Sar, moving away from the bar as he does.
Elyas quietly enjoys his beer at the bar, and then says he intends to head back to the inn for some rest.

Angus catches the eye of the barkeep. ”Yer a quiet one, but quick. You know, I could use a fella like you around here for things. If you’ll consider stayin’, I’ll make sure you have interesting work in my place.”

Ranter responds to the Petals, ”Juran? Take him if you wish, but you’ll do it under the Purple Duke’s authority, not mine. I would not think his crimes rise to the level of the Duke’s attention, but I’ll let you be the judge of that. While I could keep him locked up for a while for inciting violence against the guard, he’s more useful to me released as a gesture of good will and as a message to those that would persecute the liontaurs here. Speak to him if you wish - I will leave that up to you.”

“As for our clerk’s office and proper reporting, with Yeshia’s death I have an opening. A member of your group would be a good replacement for many reasons. Are one of you looking for a job?”

As you exit the bar, he will quietly add, “As for the barkeep there, Hanor seems friendly enough, but he’s trouble. Steer clear of him.”

As the Petals move through Greenfell toward their inn in the liontaur community, they get a lot of quiet stares and a few dirty looks. (Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {Most regard your group with some fear, some others a source or perhaps a reminder of trouble in this place.})

Passing into the liontaur community, the mood is … different. Your group is given some distance, but generally greeted. As you reach your inn, there are a number of liontaurs that assemble. You are celebrated with comments like:
”Hooray for putting down the murderer!”
“You guys are heroes, standing up to the minotaurs!”
“Yeah, and one of them’s even a centuar!”
“Glad somebody finally put a knife in that Rasheel!”
“I’ll buy you guys a drink.
“I’ll buy the next drink.”
“How will you protect us from Ranter now that you killed his brother?”
“I like the owl guy - never seen sumbody like that.”
“Hey, owl guy - can you fly?”
“Hey archer - how’d you get that limp?”

A liontaur girl smooths her fur as she approaches Tsak with something wrapped in paper. ”I ... I brought you a fish for that cat that seems to follow you around. Does your cat like fish? Where is it?”

Juran will eventually arrive as well. He regards the Petals cooly and quietly. Watching them and the crowd.

Respond (or don’t) as you wish. I presume you rest the night.

You find Gadin waiting for you downstairs when you wake, which seems fairly bold in this part of Greenfell. He looks packed and ready to go, but he’s pretty quiet.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3 d20=20 ; d20=5 ;
Monday November 4th, 2019 5:07:19 PM
OOC: Sense Motive Roll 20, Nailed it! Perform Oratory, Roll 5, bleh!

"I'm glad you asked, old bean!" Mak said in response to the question about his limp. "But the tale is a long and dusty one. I'll need that drink that was offered." Mak then proceeded to wander into the place with a liontaur to relate the tale of his old war wound.

Mak explained that he was a veteran of the Asildur war and his birth allowed him to select any post he wished but he declined, instead being assigned as a as a footman and archer. For those not familiar with Asildur, Mak explained that they were taught to rely on the shield men in the front rank to protect them as they fired arrows into enemy troops.

Being there on the battlefield was dangerous, there was no denying that, so he shouldn't have been surprised, he related, when an enemy arrow slipped through the armies defenses and struck him in his left leg. The subsequent enemy charge overran his position and when he woke the dead were everywhere and laying in piles. That last cavalry charge had thrown a man into him as he tried to remove the arrow from his leg. That was much of what he remembered and now here he was under a pile of bodies and unable to move at all. His leg hurt, he was losing blood, and the weight of the people atop him was too great for him to pull himself out.

Mak said he looked to his left and then to his right as he spotted his yew wood bow with it's decorative handle. There was an arrow sticking out of another body laying within reach; if only he could retrieve his bow. Mak stretched out his arm towards the bow and blacked out.

He took a long draw on his drink as he waited for the drama to build and apologized for not being a master storyteller like Rolth.

Some time later Mak awoke, he explained, to flies crawling in his mouth. He spit them out and clawed at his mouth to get the rest out just as his eyes fell upon the bow once more. Again he reached for the weapon. If only he could get it then he'd be able to fire an arrow into the air to get someone's attention. His fingers stretched out again and this time found purchase on the string and he pulled. Even as his fingers closed around the string he realized that the string had been cut. He pulled the bow over to him and clutched the loose arrow to his chest as tears welled up in his eyes.

Blurry shapes...muted voices...shadowy objects in the background as Mak heard someone talking in hushed tones. "He's going to lose his leg if we don't do something." Mak said he heard someone nearby say. Mak shivered in a cold sweat as he tried to move his arms or say something, but he could not. He was too weak and his arms simply shook and his voice came out as a whispered croak that no one was there to see or hear.

"I passed out I guess." He said as he continued his tale.

Voices intruded upon his consciousness this time as he opened his eyes and looked up at an elderly man who had very recently had his hand upon Mak's forehead. Mak felt stronger, wasn't shivering, and was breathing easier as he tried to sit up. The man restrained him however. "Lie still, rest." was all the man would say as Mak closed his eyes once more.

It seemed to Mak that this same sequence repeated itself over the next few weeks until one morning he woke, alert, and feeling much better. Until he tried to move his leg. He looked under the sheet and saw that the muscle there was deformed and weakened. He lowered the sheet and looked around. He wasn't alone, there were many others there and he seemed to be in better shape than most. Several of those near him were missing limbs, had their eyes covered, or still had bandages stained with blood wrapped around them.

"It was a bloody battle, but there were no winners that day, only the dead and those too injured to fight." Mak said as he eased back in his chair.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday November 4th, 2019 7:09:31 PM
Angus thanks the barkeep, but replies that he needs to stay with the Petals for the time being, to keep them out of trouble, of course.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/51 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday November 4th, 2019 7:12:49 PM
Rolth will address the crowd, and Juran, with a grim look. "Killing isn't what makes a hero, and I do not rejoice in another death, even of a murderer. What's really needed here is communication, to find some common ground. You're all taurs, created by Domi to be as one, but sundered apart by distrust. You have two choices now. Continue on the path you were on, and it will only encourage more violence that will make everyone a loser, and you will have to find yet another home. Or be bold, be brave, be STRONG like Domi, and see what lives you can build together. And do not mistake Ranter for your enemy. He could have stopped us from pursuing his brother, and covered up the crime, but instead let us pursue the Duke's justice. He has a responsibility to keep the peace here in Greenfell, and that requires some measure of empathy and wisdom. Look, he has even released Juran here, who I hope recognizes that being in jail for a day probably saved his life. It will take work to win over the locals, but it can be done in time, with Domi's blessing. You are liontaurs, you know the patience of the hunter! Use that patience now in seeking your real prey--better lives for you and your families. If I had only been so patient, we could have solved the murder and seen real justice done. So learn from my bad example, if you will. I wish you the best of luck, and hope to return here someday to see a thriving community of taurs, all sorts of taurs, living prosperously together. But now I am thirsty, so let's get that drink you mentioned, what say you all?" With that, Rolth will turn to enter the inn, and listen to Mak's sad tale. When Mak finishes, Rolth says, "Yes, like today, there were no winners, only death. But tomorrow is a new day, to make of it what we will! With that, I bid you all a good night."

Kiwina (Steve M) 59/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=22 ; d20+6=20 ;
Monday November 4th, 2019 8:37:17 PM
(Sense motive = 22)

Kiwina spends the evening with the liontaurs quietly. He, for one, does not trust Juran to avoid trouble. But he accepts Ranter's judgement that Juran is more likely to be a message to those who would abuse the liontaurs than a target for them.

In the morning, when Gadin is waiting for the group, Kiwina quietly asks, "Well, Gadin, what's your take on the way things turned out?" Kiwina does not really expect Gadin to make waves if he disapproves, though, so he tries to attend to the answer well. (Sense motive = 20)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+8=26 ;
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 7:31:50 AM
{Sense Motive: 26}

Falco waves to those who comment on liking the owl guy and moves in that direction for a moment.

"No flying for me, at least not yet. Not long ago I was a halfling and the immortal Warper-sar changed my body after the battle that brought the Sargrass back to the Wold. The same Warper-sar grants me the power to heal and help those around me." he pauses and moves his head around and back "But flying, maybe I will be further blessed one day."

He happily talks to anyone who approaches but is sure to at least mention the warper-sar once in every conversation.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 11:07:48 AM
Elyas is not surprised by the way the centaurs cheer for the death of Rasheel, but it makes him feel sick. Peace will be a long time coming in this town, and a death is certainly not going to push things in the right direction. Elyas finds the first possible moment to slip away while people are distracted by the storytelling and Falco's appearance and makes his way to his room. he goes through his normal mental exercises and finds that they relax him somewhat. he grinds up a weird-smelling tea and drinks it before laying down to sleep.

in the morning he feels much better, but is eager to leave this town.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 11:11:43 AM
Esmerelda, oh, umm, I'm sure she's around here somewhere mumbles the half-orc.
Yes, she doesn't mind a bit of fish, thank you so much. I'm not really sure if she's my cat, or I'm her butler?

Looking at the well groomed girl, Tsak becomes acutely aware of how dusty and smelly he must appear.
He makes a show of looking for the feline, hopeful that her appearance will release him from the limelight.

Esmerelda, for her part, makes a magnificent entrance through the nearest window. She makes straight for Tsak and the fish, completely ignoring her benefactor, which only increases the rangers discomfort.

DM Mark - "I'm not really sure if she's my cat, or I'm her butler?" d20=12 ; d20=13 ;
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 5:27:08 PM
Angus thanks the barkeep of the Drinking Horn for his offer of employment, but declines before leaving with the others for their inn in the liontaur quarter.
Mak responds to the liontaurs as he shares the tale of how he got his limp.
Rolth delivers a speech, telling the liontaurs there to turn away from violence, and instead embrace their inner hunter on a hunt for a better life. This results in a mix of cheers and puzzled looks. But then he calls for drinking, that earns only cheers.
Falco responds that he was once a halfling, but was changed by the Warper Sar, though he cannot fly. Not yet at least.
Elyas is sickened by the cheering at Rasheel’s death. He retires quietly to make some tea and meditate. He ready to be quit of this town.
Tzak is grateful to the little liontaur girl that offered him a fish for Esmerelda. The big cat enjoys the fish, which the girl in turn enjoys. She hesitantly reaches out to pet the creature, which Esmerelda tolerates. Mostly.
Kiwina believes Juran to be a problem, and says nothing to the crowd there. In the morning, Kiwina asks Gadin his thoughts on the way things turned out, carefully watching his as he answers.

The party comes down to the common room in the morning. They find that the innkeeper is there waiting for them, having let Gadin in. In addition to a hot breakfast, the inkeeper has some food prepared for the heros (and Gadin) to take on their return trip - hearty stuff with some cured meat, cheese, crusty bread and some apples. He is a kind man, and both he and his wife go out of their way to make Gadin feel welcome as well.

The party begins their journey back to see the Purple Duke.

Gadin puts Kiwina off until you are on the road. ”Well, I’m not very happy about how things turned out. I mean, I’m glad that Rasheel is gone since it seems he was the one that killed my friend Yesia. I’m glad that none of you were killed in the fight. But I’m not too happy that the liontaurs are still there, ‘cause I think some of the the minotaurs kinda blame them for the trouble in town. And I was hoping to redeem myself in Ranter’s eyes. Afterall, I did bring Yesia’s message to the Duke, which was kind of an embarrassment to Ranter, I suppose. But Greenfell was my home, and I don’t really think I’m welcome back there now. I gotta take Ranter’s message to the Duke, and I don’t even know what it says. I was thinking of asking the Duke for a job there, but what if that not says we all screwed this stuff up? An’ there there’s those guys that got exiled. I mean, what if they come after me?”

You walk on for a while, passing a couple farm houses on the outskirts of Greenfell before hitting rolling hills. Halfway to on your return, the shadows grow long and you realize you need to find a place to camp for the night.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/51 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 8:19:00 PM
"You know, fellows, I kind of miss having a minotaur working with us now that Sable and Gothruk are gone. Gadin, what skills would you bring to our merry band of misfits? Can you sail, or fight, or just work hard at learning? We have a whole crew of folks waiting for us back on our ship. Perhaps you would fit in there, if you are interested. What do the rest of you think?"

As night falls, Rolth starts to wonder about those outcast minotaurs. "We should definitely set some strong watches tonight. Who wants to share a watch with me?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 59/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=29 ;
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 10:51:04 PM
"We never have been sticklers for a standard rotation, but I think we talked about one once, with a largely different crew. Well, I do better in the dark than some. If we want to pair up for watches, the aumakua can share one with me. And Gadin. What kind of concealment can we find?"

Kiwina looks to see what nearby he thinks would be most defensible in case of trouble. (Perception = 29)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 11:18:18 PM
I see well in the dark and would be happy to take watch with Mr. Rolth

Angus looks around to see if he was heard.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 3:39:31 AM
I see pretty well at night. I'll go third watch with whoever wants to join me.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 7:33:36 AM
Falco walks in silence for the most part thinking about what happened and how the party was really not well suited for this mission, at least not from their experience. They have been more a hammer, smashing problems that needed to be smashed. No asked to be a precision instrument they failed, perhaps they should have begged off this endeavor.

After some time he shares his thoughts.

"I think the Duke chose poorly in sending us on this mission. Subtly has not been our strength and we are not experienced in law enforcement. You do not send a diplomat to fight a dragon so why send those that would fight a dragon to be diplomats. A shame really...."

He lapses into silence until the talk of setting watch comes up.

'I see well at night as well and can also hide myself very well so taking a shift at watch is no problem. Frankly, being mostly owl the night really suites me."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 9:03:36 AM
Mak walked along in silence and considered the horrors he left behind in Aisildur. It was only by happenstance that after that battle he'd found himself on the opposing side in their hospital tent. There he was slowly educated on what exactly he'd been fighting for and he didn't like it one bit. It was then that he'd decided to leave the area and find a place where he'd be free to pursue his own interests as a free willed person.

So entrenched in his own thoughts Mak missed the conversation about the Duke, or butterfly as Mak liked to think. Only when the subject of watches and nightvision was broached did he speak up.

"I'm rubbish at seeing in the dark. What ever watch I'm on I'll be climbing a tree and watching from there. Maybe from a high vantage point I'll be able to make out an attacker in the darkness and get an arrow or two in them."

OOC: Mak will climb a tree during his watch. First or Third Watch would be preferable since it shouldn't be as dark for at least a portion of the time.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 11:46:32 AM
I can take the last watch, I get up early anyways most mornings. best to have as much sleep uninterrupted as possible in order to be at my best for casting spells if any should be needed tomorrow.

DM Mark - "I'm not really sure if she's my cat, or I'm her butler?" d20+10=18 ;
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 11:58:55 PM
Rolth laments the lack of a minotaur in the Petals, and he offers for Gadin to join your group in some way - perhaps even as crew to the Petals’ ship. Rolth also notes the need for strong watch, worrying about the exiled members of the Horned Society.
Kiwina looks for a good, defensible place to camp.
Angus and Tzak stand ready to take a watch.
Falco walks along in a brooding silence for a time. He says, "I think the Duke chose poorly in sending us on this mission. Subtly has not been our strength and we are not experienced in law enforcement. You do not send a diplomat to fight a dragon so why send those that would fight a dragon to be diplomats. A shame really...."
Mak walks along, lost in his own thoughts from his time in Asildur. The talk of a watch snaps him out of his reverie, and he resolves to climb up in a tree during his watch.
Elyas says he would prefer the last watch as a spell caster.

Gadin considers Rolth’s offer. ”Well, I will think on this. But I confess that I do not have the skills or the courage of you folk. Oh, and don’t tell any minotaur here that I actually said that. Honor is most important amoung minotaurs, but courage is second.

“So, what kinda pay are you offering?”

Kiwina is able to locate a defensive location that puts a large rock at your backs with a nearby tree.

Rolth and Angus take the first watch. It’s a fine night, though cool. As the fire grows low, they two settle into their watch.

For Rolth and Angus: Perception DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear a noise. Something is moving toward you, just beyond Angus sight.}
For everyone else: Perception DC 28 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear a noise out there.}

Kiwina (Steve M) 59/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=13 ;
Thursday November 7th, 2019 12:31:28 AM
(Perception = 13)

Kiwina sleeps soundly.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=24 ;
Thursday November 7th, 2019 5:54:25 AM
Rolth keeps a Toros Taur Try up while on watch to remain more alert. And good thing too, because something is approaching us from beyond Angus' sight! Rolth bursts into a roaringly loud song, intended to awake and inspire his comrades.

"Awake, awake,
Dear Petals, awake,
For Horned Skulls come,
Our lives to take.

But we all know,
How this will end,
Just like poor Rasheel,
Who did offend.

Two to one,
Those were the odds,
But we still live,
He judged by gods."

(Inspire Courage to allies: +1 to hit and damage, +1 saves vs fear and charm)
(Perception = 24)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 1/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/3 used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 10 minutes +1 perception, +1 intimidation

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d4=3 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+12=18 ;
Thursday November 7th, 2019 7:23:28 AM
(Perception = 27)

With a snarl and a nod to Rolth, Angus attempts to hide in the shadows nearby.

(Stealth = 18)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=11 ; d20+9=24 ;
Thursday November 7th, 2019 8:54:04 AM
{Perception: 11}

Falco sits up.

"Of course they are coming after us. Of all the stupid..."

He rises and grabs his bow before stepping back into a shadow. {Stealth: 24}

{ooc: Unarmored AC: 15}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 21 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8+12ea, Crit x3
Thursday November 7th, 2019 9:47:19 AM
OOC: Mak sleeps in his armor since it's light. This time he has his weapon close by. There's no way he's making a DC 28 Perception roll, so I'm assuming Rolth wakes him with that call to arms. If you provide a map please shade in the squares where Mak can't see well and I'll roll for concealment for Mak's attacks.

Mak rolled over and grabbed his weapons as he came to a standing position. At Rolth's explanation that the horned skull was upon them he tried to suppress the urge to tell everyone he told them so, but he failed.

"Well isn't this a fine pickle no one knew would happen." he said sarcastically as he moved to put his back against the rock and brought his bow up with an arrow nocked.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+7=17 ;
Thursday November 7th, 2019 11:09:49 AM
what's that noise? Rolth, keep it down. singing at this hour... oh shoot, I see now

Elyas wakes up groggily, but gets up as quick as possible. he casts Light on a tree in the direction Rolth indicates once he understands what direction the intruders are coming from

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=25 ; d20+10=17 ;
Thursday November 7th, 2019 4:58:20 PM
(Perception=25, stealth=17)

Tsak dreams that he is camping with his friends when they are attacked by robbrs who wade thru the forest making an ungodly racket.
He is awoken by Rolths yelling and it takes him a few seconds to sort dream from reality.
He quietly draws his crossbow and moves awayfrom the camp to prepare a welcome.
Esmerelda follows, moving like mist thru a glade.

DM Mark - Voices in the Dark d20+4=9 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=9 ;
Friday November 8th, 2019 1:31:53 AM
Rolth strikes up a tune to wake and inspire the petals. This wakes Kiwina, Mak, Falco, Tzak and Elyas. (Those asleep would awaken prone. Standing is a move action.)
Angus snarls as he blends into the shadows.
Falco rises and steps into shadows.
Mak rises and grabs his bow.
Tzak rises and grabs his crossbow as he moves away from the others.
Elyas rises and touches the tree next to him, causing the area where he touched to radiate light out 20’ (with dim light out to 40’. Also, Light is a touch spell.)

As quickly as you awake and turn on the lights, a number of small arrows are shot in your direction. None of them hit.

You hear something in the distance say in a low voice, ”Surrender now. We have you pinned down. Leave your valuables and flee this place if you value your lives.”

Sense Motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The voice is trying to sound low, but it is not normally a low sounding voice.}

There are some creatures in the brush and grass, perhaps lying prone. They have almost total cover if you can see that far, but you can’t make them out. It will require hitting AC 20.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). Use the RD1 tab.

The area here is mostly tall grasses/brush, with the grass about 3 feet high. The dotted outline represents Elyas Light spell.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+7=19 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=20 ; d8+7=15 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+5=6 ; d4+5=6 ;
Friday November 8th, 2019 6:50:44 AM
(Sense motive = 19, success!)

"More goblin pipsqueaks?", Rolth wonders to himself. Rolth continues his inspiring song, with a lyric from the famous bard Corey Hart, as he charges straight out to the nearest bandit.

"So if you're lost and on your own
You can never surrender
And if your path won't lead you home
You can never surrender
And when the night is cold and dark
You can see, you can see light
Cause no one can take away your right
To fight and never surrender"

(Inspire Courage to allies: +1 to hit and damage, +1 saves vs fear and charm)

morning star to hit =18, damage = 15
paw to hit = 18, damage =5
paw to hit = 13, damage =5
bite to hit = 19, damage = 4
Rake to hit = 17, damage = 6
Rake to hit = 20, damage = 6

(Note that I did not include the bonus to hit for them potentially being prone, since it wasn't clear whether that was the case.)

Effect Tracking:
Charging
Inspire Courage 2/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/3 used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 10 minutes +1 perception, +1 intimidation

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=17 ;
Friday November 8th, 2019 7:30:35 AM
(Sense Motive = 17)

"Interesting" thinks Angus as he moves forward to AA16 and hopes to get in a flanking position.

"...or is this just the first wave?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+8=9 ;
Friday November 8th, 2019 7:30:56 AM
{Sense Motive: 9 - F'n nat one}

Falco sighs still assuming it is the Horned Skull. He pulls out a single arrow and casts light on it as he whispers. You would guess his intention is to shoot it into a tree near the enemies.

"Blasted idiots. Best light up where they are I guess."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Li

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10(Rapid Shot) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20=4 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=29 ; d100=43 ; d8+13=18 ;
Friday November 8th, 2019 8:18:28 AM
OOC: Sense Motive DC 10, Roll 4, Fail. Assuming it's a clear night, adjust as needed. 20% Concealment due to light conditions. Attacks: +10 to hit, Roll 18, 29, Concealment Roll 43. Miss, Hit. Damage 18 hp.

Mak moved around the rock into a shadow and fired his bow at the one near the tree. The first arrow went high and into the branches of the tree where it either hit with a wood shot or was deflected away never to be found again, the second arrow was on target. Mak had seen a faint glint off something that gave him the object he needed to aim for and his arrow nearly pierced that thing as he sensed more than saw his arrow bury itself in his foe with a satisfying thunk.

Kiwina (Steve M) 59/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=14 ;
Friday November 8th, 2019 9:52:01 AM

(Sense motive = 14)

Kiwina rises just enough to cast faerie fire, centered on Y17. (It ought to affect one of the creatures near Rolth. Hopefully one that didn't just die.)

While he finishes standing, Kiwina says, ""Grandfather, would you look for others? They could be sneaking up on us." (No game effect.)

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Memorized:
Ranger -- magic fang
Druid -- create water, guidance, resistance; faerie fire (used), produce flame, (d) obscuring mist
Aumakua have 1 x 1st level ranger spell

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Friday November 8th, 2019 11:19:58 AM
really? bandits? attacking a heavily armed party like us? well, I guess they deserve what's coming for them! Go get 'em friends!

Elyas casts Haste making his allies move with amazing speed.
[can only get 5 allies and is restricted by how close we all are, so it will be everyone still inside the light bubble except for Gadin. Rolth and Tsak will be left out. don't forget to add the bonuses! +1 to hit, and AC, an extra attack and double movement speed!]

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+10(Rapid Shot-Hasted) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3)
Friday November 8th, 2019 12:04:34 PM
OOC: Looks like it only gives an extra attack if you make a full attack, so Mak doesn't get that this round. Next round then.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=3 ; d20+8=16 ; d8+1=8 ; d20+10=21 ;
Friday November 8th, 2019 9:34:19 PM
(SenseMotive=3, PreciseShot=16, Dmg=8, Stealth=21)
Tsak moves quickly and quietly Westward (to AB8) to flank whatever is making the sound .
He can clearly see Rolth and other creatures moving near the liontaur in the long grass.

He takes a bead at a creature that he's sure isn't a Petal (@ Y16) and lets loose a bolt.

DM Mark - Voices in the Dark d20=20 ; d20=9 ; d20=13 ; d20=12 ; d20=20 ; d20=6 ; d20=16 ; d20=2 ; d20=13 ; d20=14 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=7 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ;
Saturday November 9th, 2019 1:16:57 PM
Rolth Charges forward and lays waste to what turns out to be a goblin crouching in the brush. Aaaaaand it’s dead. Super dead. (No that it mattered here, but it looks like Rolth is not raging, so there would be no bite attack?)
Angus moves up near Rolth.
Falco casts Light on an arrow, ready to fire it where it will be of more help.
Mak moves from the lit area, into the dim light just beyond. He fires into the dark, and strikes something that makes a gurgling sound.
Kiwina casts Faerie Fire and mutters a prayer to his ancestors.
Elyas cast Haste affecting all by Rolth and Tsak (and Esmerelda)..
Tzak movse and takes a shot, burying a bolt in a goblin that drops. (Remember that moving 30’and firing means moving at full speed, which adds a penalty to your stealth.)

Kiwina’s spell lights up two goblins (one of whom he didn’t even know was there,) and the now panicked creatures scream as the turn tale and run. Another one runs off into the darkness as well.

If you speak Goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {
”Gaaaaa! I’m glowing! Why am I glowing!”
“Me too! Let’s get outta here!”
“Aw crap! Not these guys! I hate these guys!”
“Hey Buttsmack, you know these guys?”
“Oooo. If you run away, I’ll gut ya.”
“I’ll gut ya first Scabby”
“Ha. We still gots numbers. Gut them you idiots.”}

Five goblins fire at Rolth and Angus. Rolth is hit twice for 3 and 4 damage.

Three goblins make better choices in life and are running away, though in the darkness you can only see the two that Kiwina’s spell lit up.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). Use the RD2 tab.

The area here is mostly tall grasses/brush, with the grass about 3 feet high. The dotted outline represents Elyas Light spell.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield 3d4+3=12 ;
Saturday November 9th, 2019 7:53:38 PM
Elyas is unable to see far enough into the night to spot more goblins, but he can hear them. he squints towards the darkness and prepares to cast a Magic Missile at the first goblin who steps into the dim light outside the ring of light he created earlier.

[ready an action to shoot at the first goblin that is visible to me. 3 missiles, auto-hitting. 12 points of damage]

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=19 ;
Saturday November 9th, 2019 8:41:03 PM
Angus calls out in Goblin (knowing that it will reveal his location as well):

"Goblins, especially you Buttsmack and Scabby, Death awaits you here! Your friends running away are the smart ones today!"

(Intimidate = 19)

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+10(Rapid Shot-Hasted) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+10=18 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=29 ; d8+13=18 ; d8+13=19 ; d8+13=16 ;
Saturday November 9th, 2019 9:02:00 PM
Mak fired three arrows at three different goblins that were clustered under the tree to his right.

OOC: ignore the d20+13 rolls. Used the wrong die for damage. Also assuming those guys aren’t prone still.

Kiwina (Steve M) 59/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=23 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+6=9 ;
Sunday November 10th, 2019 4:56:58 PM
Finding himself hastened, Kiwina is able to move around the tree while drawing his longspear, and attacks one of the goblins. (Hits AC: 23 for 11 damage)

If it survives the attack and is foolish enough to close with Kiwina, his AoO misses (hits AC: 9).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/41 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+10=20 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=25 ; d8+6=9 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+4=6 ;
Sunday November 10th, 2019 6:08:13 PM
Rolth stops singing and sets off after the fleeing goblins. He charges the non-faerie fired one, figuring he is the most likely to be able to sneak away from us. After nearly breaking a tooth on the last one, he remembers that now is not the time for biting.

morning star to hit = 20, damage = 9
paw to hit = 23, damage =5
paw to hit = 14, damage =3
Rake to hit = 19, damage = 6
Rake to hit = 25, damage = 6

Effect Tracking:
Charging
Inspire Courage 2/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/3 used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 10 minutes +1 perception, +1 intimidation

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=18 ;
Monday November 11th, 2019 8:09:31 AM
Falco steps around the tree and fires his arrow, with light cast on it, into the ground near where he thinks some goblins are. {Hit Square z23: 18}

{ooc: I am making the assumption that I can see movement in that area with darkvision}

____________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=27 ; d8+1=7 ;
Monday November 11th, 2019 11:09:14 AM
(Attack=27, dmg=7)

Tsak moves south (ab14) and shoots at a goblin nar Angus (aa20).

DM Mark - Voices in the Dark d100=33 ; d100=34 ; d100=76 ;
Monday November 11th, 2019 10:22:32 PM
Elyas prepares to cast Magic Missle on the first goblin he can see.
Angus can understand the goblins and tries to intimidate one of them.
Mak squints into the darkness and fires at some movement in the grass.
Kiwina moves up and with his low-light vision, the dim light of Elyas’ spell is enough for him. He kills one of the goblins.
Rolth chases one of the fleeing goblins down, and once he’s close his low light vision allows him to strike. Buttsmack is smacked to death.
Falco fires his illuminated arrow, creating another lighted area. While it does sink into the 3’ tall grass and brush, it still provides some illumination (as indicated on the map), with dim light for another 20’ beyond. With the area now illuminated, Elyas is able to use his spell and kills one of them.
Tzak shoots one of them and the creature drops.

The goblin closest to Angus is intimidated by his stare and turns to run. Until the area is lit up and Tzak shoots him. This seems to trigger something in the rest (that are still alive,) and they all run away from the Petals. While some of them disappear into the darkness as they flee, there are two unfortunate ones that are lit up and quite obvious as they run.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). Use the RD3 tab.

The area here is mostly tall grasses/brush, with the grass about 3 feet high. The dotted outline represents Elyas’ Light spell.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/41 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+6=16 ; d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 6:17:17 AM
Rolth decides that taking a prisoner might be a good idea, so he draws his net as he moves south toward a fleeing goblin. He makes a pretty good toss! If the goblin tries to move, Rolth will use his superior strength to try to keep it in place with the trailing rope. If it gets free of the net, he will attack it with lethal force.

(MW net to hit = 16 vs touch AC)
(Strength check = 8)

Kiwina (Steve M) 59/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 7:00:25 AM
Kiwina does not see much point in chasing the goblins in the dark, but he does not want Tolth to be out there unsuppotted either. He uses his current movement to get past the goblin with Rolth, but does not attack.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12(Hasted) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+12=15 ; d20+12=17 ; d8+12=14 ; d8+12=15 ; d100=37 ; d100=52 ;
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 8:44:47 AM
Mak once more squinted into the darkness and spotted something to his left and fired his bow. This once he took his time in firing, but the spell of quickness allowed him to fire two arrows still. He resisted the urge to fire at the glowing goblins, more because he wanted them to make it back to the goblin camp since they were least likely to cover their tracks in their panicky flight from the campsite.

OOC: Firing at AB34, Roll 15, 17. Damage, 14, 15. Concealment 20%, Roll 37, 52. If the goblins were getting a +4 cover bonus from being prone, the second arrow hit if it's no longer prone.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 9:05:13 AM
Falco moves into the further away light pool. {22AD} Once there he waits by a tree ready to do healing if needed but not wanting to run off too far.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 11:00:56 AM
not suited for a pursuit in the dark, Elyas stays put for now.

Don'g go too far! he yells out to the other petals You don't know what else is out there! we've beaten them, just come back into the light!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 10:45:57 PM
Tsak moves to the edge of the track (u20) where he hunkers down and takes up sentry position whilst Rolth and Kiwina deal with their captive.

There is a slight swaying in the long grass and Esmerelda appears beside him.

DM Mark - Voices in the Dark
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 11:25:47 PM
Rolth chases one down and nets it!
Kiwina decides not to run off into the dark, but moves up to support Rolth.
Angus
Mak fires at what he thinks is movement, but those goblins are just too far off in the night.
Falco stays in the light, ready to provide any needed healing.
Tzak and Esmerelda take up a sentry post near the road.
Elyas warns his friends not to venture too far off.

The remaining goblins continue their flight. There’s something rather amusing about seeing the two glowing goblins running as they keep trying to brush off the effects of the Glitterdust on them.

The caught goblin jabbers up at Rolth and Kiwina as the two taurs tower over the netted creature.

If you speak Goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {
”Hey! Hey, hey, hey! I’m not the one you want. You want those two glowing guys. This was allllll their idea. They’re running. You gotta go get them! I’ll wait right here.”}

Aside from the chattering goblin, the night is pretty quiet. And well lit near you.

Gadin says, ”Ugh. Stupid goblins.”

Not really a need for the map, but let me know if you give chase.

Kiwina (Steve M) 59/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 11:56:16 PM
"I think angus understood these things," Kiwina says to Rolth. "Perhaps he could question this one."

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 6:28:46 AM
Angus interprets He says the glowing ones are the leaders, grab them too if you can

Angus turns to look at the group Of course I speak Goblin, doesn't everyone? Its far easier to understand than Giant or Draconic...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/41 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) |
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 6:30:32 AM
Rolth will put his manacles on the captive goblin, to make double sure that he doesn't get away, then take him back to the camp. At Kiwina's suggestion, he calls out to Angus, "Hey, Angus, you understand what this little bugger is saying?" If Angus is unwilling or unable to translate for us, Rolth will cast comprehend languages.

And if Falco is offering healing, Rolth will gladly accept!

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,Rapid Shot,DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+2=15 ; d20+5=6 ;
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 10:58:06 AM
OOC: KS: Nature +2 (Some goblin background stuff), Roll 15; KS: Geography +5, Roll 6 (to see if Mak had any knowledge of caves nearby where the goblins might lair), Fail.

Based on the input from the non-humans in the group the goblins were fleeing, so Mak put away his bow and walked back into the light to see Rolth dragging in the captive goblin.

Angus' admission that he spoke goblin was enlightening, but it raised a question in Mak's mind.

"Don't they also speak Draconic?" Mak asked. "If so, our wizard should be able to question them as well? Maybe ask them where they live?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 12:11:48 PM
Unfortunately I do not speak goblin. or draconic for that matter. It is an area that I have not spent enough time studying I think. I may need to brush up on some of these languages soon.

with the excitement over, Elays goes back to his bedroll and quickly falls back asleep.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 3:18:55 PM
Tsak follows the others back to camp, then takes up sentry duty.

Esmerelda curls up nearby and goes to sleep.

DM Mark - Manacles
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 11:03:20 PM
Kiwina notes that Angus speaks goblin.
Rolth puts his manacles on the little goblin, though they seem a little big. He asks Angus to translate. He also asks Falco for some healing.
Angus says, ”He says the glowing ones are the leaders, grab them too if you can.”
Mak insists the little creature must speak Draconic, so Elyas should be able to talk to him.
Elyas admits he speaks neither Goblin nor Draconic. He goes back to his bedroll to sleep, but finds he cannot with all the talk.
Tzak takes up sentry duty.
Falco

The goblin lowers his arms and the manacles slide right off into the grass. The goblin quickly scoops them up and slides his hands back in. (Assuming Angus is translating) ”Oops. Nope, see, they’re fine. Grubby still held fast! Nope, no problem here - it’s all good..” He smiles as he stares up at his captors. He still wears a rusty dagger.

”You know, you guys are pro’ly all tired after killing goblins. You should go back to sleep. Grubby can keep an eye out in case those jerks come back. You should all rest. An in the mornin’ we can all go … hey, where are we goin’?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 59/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday November 14th, 2019 12:59:21 AM
"What are we going to do with this goblin? Gadin, what do your laws and traditions say we should do?"

Personally, Kiwina favors rooting out the lot and turning them over to the authorities for banditry, but perhaps the authorities would take this one and come for the others themselves. But he doesn't want to go looking for any before daybreak. He doubts the trail will be hard to follow, the way they tore off.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday November 14th, 2019 6:02:13 AM
Tsak grabs some jerky and a waterskin from his backpack to keep him company in the wee hours of the morning.
There's rope here if you want it to tie Grubby up.

He leaves dealing with Grubby to someone else as he moves a short way away from the camp to resume sentry duty.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/41 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+7=19 ;
Thursday November 14th, 2019 6:05:47 AM
"That's mighty generous of you, Grubby, but I think we can handle the watching ourselves. Why don't you lie down wrapped up in this cozy rope." Rolth will disarm the goblin, and truss him up with some rope, after retrieving his manacles. "So, if you really want to help us, tell us where you think those jerks ran off to? And how many more goblins or other creatures will be there if we find them? Who leads them?"

(Sense motive = 19 to discern the truth in his statements)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d8+4=7 ;
Thursday November 14th, 2019 8:14:20 AM
Falco feels bad because he zoned out for a moment. Seeing Rolth is hurt he calls on the warper-sar to heal him. {Healing: 7}

Falco wants to go clear out the goblins but lets the others know he needs a nights rest to replenish his holy abilities.

____________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,Rapid Shot,DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=16 ; d20=20 ; d20+5=7 ;
Thursday November 14th, 2019 9:23:31 AM
"Grubby has no remorse about he and his friends decision to rob us in the night." Mak observed casually while setting about to determine who's watch it should be.

"So." Mak started, "How far does our authority extend with regard to the laws of this island? Can we take it upon ourselves to dispense justice in the name of the Duke in all matters? Because it seems to me that banditry carries a death sentence in most places, unless of course you think the Duke has space in his dungeons for a band of goblin thieves, or that we can successfully escort an unknown number of bandits back to the city or even back to Greenfell without incident. I also don't think we are equipped to handle a large number of prisoners."

While Mak was talking he went behind Rolth to check the bonds and make certain the knots were tied well. Then he scouted the immediate area to make certain there were no sharp objects that the goblin might use to cut the rope. Finally, Mak gagged the goblin with two strands of rope in case the nasty creature's sharp little teeth might try to chew through the ropes. Better that he have to chew through a gag first before he could work on his bindings. Mak wasn't gentle as he whispered threats into the goblins ear about the things they'd do to him if he tried to escape.

Afterwards he resumed his scheduled activity, be it watch or sleep. He ended up just laying there as he watched the stars, Grubby, and the darkness where more goblins lurked.

OOC: Checking the knots and rope (Aid Another). PS: Sailor +4, Roll 16, Success! +2 to Rolth's check. Intimidate +0, Roll 20. PS: Soldier (Sleep anywhere) +5, Roll 7, Fail.

DM Mark - Manacles
Thursday November 14th, 2019 11:22:00 AM
Just to clarify, Elyas will eventually be able to get enough sleep to recover spells. But it may require a little bit later start in the morning.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Thursday November 14th, 2019 12:33:55 PM
What are we hoping to get from this goblin? are we actually going to pursue the others, or just let them go?

[ooc]I don't remember if we actually rested after the Rasheel fight. i dind't recover my spells after that. i could go without spells potentially for a day if we don't want to sleep long today]

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=15 ;
Thursday November 14th, 2019 8:23:07 PM
(Angus translates anything he hears from the surviving goblins, unless its more efficient to summarize their babble)

Angus keeps an sharp eye on the captured goblins as well as signs of any others hiding nearby

(Perception = 15)

DM Mark - "What are we going to do with this goblin?" d20=13 ;
Thursday November 14th, 2019 10:46:04 PM
Kiwina asks Gadin what they would do with the goblin.
Tzak offers some rope to tie up Grubby, and then moves off to keep watch.
Rolth slides the locked manacles back off Grubby’s arms and ties him up with rope.
Falco heals Rolth. He’s all for going after the goblins, but after a rest.
Mak asks what justice requires for this goblin. Then he checks the creatures bonds and gags him. He whispers things to Grubby as he does to.
Elyas asks what should be done with this goblin.
Angus does his best to translate as he keeps a sharp eye out.

As Mak gags little Grubby, all you hear is ”No no no mnmff nmmmff ffmmnnf.”

For Rolth Highlight to display spoiler: {}Little Grubby is fearful and a bit frantic in his efforts to be compliant.[/b]

The goblin appears to be sufficiently trussed up. He lays there on the ground, staring up expectantly at you.

Gadin replies to Kiwina and Mak, ”What should be done? Are you serious? That thing attacked us in the night. You guys killed Rasheel for mouthing off at you, and you ask me what should be done with a goblin bandit?”

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,Rapid Shot,DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday November 14th, 2019 11:33:35 PM
“Rasheel attacked us Gadin, he didn’t just mouth off at us.” Mak said with an undertone of irritation at Gadin. “Your point about this goblin is a good one though, but I don’t have the taste for killing a defenseless creature.”

Kiwina (Steve M) 59/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday November 15th, 2019 12:20:22 AM
Kiwina is not impressed with Gadin. Still, he does not know whether the goblins are subject to the laws of the land or not. Back home, he would just track them back to their lair and see that they couldn't keep preying on civilized folks.Here that might not be in his jurisdiction. "Why do minotaurs put up with these vermin, anyway?" ha mumbles, before more clearly saying, "Any that surrender, we woild have to capture, if we track them down."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Friday November 15th, 2019 6:16:17 AM
“Clearly there is no reason not to go after the goblins. Rest and then hunt them. If left they could cause much more problems to those that cannot fight as we can. Granted we are overkill for some goblins but they could have leadership or some such.”

With that Falco prepares to bed down, of course still taking his watch.

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / XShield OtherX / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Friday November 15th, 2019 6:19:24 AM
Rolth thanks Falco for the healing! Turning to the issue of what to do about the goblins, he opines, "I agree that we cannot kill this prisoner in cold blood as long as he cooperates. That does not mean that we must accept the surrender of others, though. And I care little about local custom, as long as we do not offend our dear friend the Duke."

Not finished with his questioning, he ungags the goblin. "No speaking except in answer to our questions, do you understand? Now answer what I asked before. Where you think those jerks ran off to? And how many more goblins or other creatures will be there if we find them? Who leads them?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Friday November 15th, 2019 11:24:06 AM
Elyas shakes his head at the argument.

I see no reason to keep this or any other goblin alive. they are a menace. goblins are not going to be helpful to us, and if we keep it alive long enough to bring it in to be judged by the law, he will just be killed once we turn him over. I find myself agreeing with Gadin. we killed a minotaur troublemaker without taking precautions to try to take him alive, but are considering keeping a goblin bandit who attacked us in the night? that seems silly to me.

DM Mark - "What are we going to do with this goblin?" d20=17 ;
Friday November 15th, 2019 7:17:10 PM
(Rest assured your DM is not poking at you about what happened with Rasheel. What’s done is done, and is as valid a resolution as any. Gadin is just not happy with the way things worked out.)

There is some discussion and disagreement, both about what happened with Rasheel and about what to do with the trussed up goblin. Mak, Kiwina and Rolth object to killing Grubby in his defenseless state. Elyas sides Gadin’s that it seems silly to have ended Rasheel, but then balk at killing this goblin. Falco has no intention of chasing the goblins into the night, proposing rest and hunt them in the morning.

Gadin replies to Mak, ”Look, I’m … I’m not saying that Rasheel didn’t have it coming. He killed my friend Yeshia. But...well…I just ….” He trails off and falls silent and looks away, not wishing to challenge the Petals.

Rolth ungags the bound goblin. "No speaking except in answer to our questions, do you understand? Now answer what I asked before. Where you think those jerks ran off to? And how many more goblins or other creatures will be there if we find them? Who leads them?" (I’m assuming Angus translates.)

With the rope out of Grubby’s mouth, the little goblin stares up at you for a moment as he spits out bits of rope he chewed. ”Hmmm. You want information. Grubby has some information, but you gotta let Grubby go to get it. Mebee Grubby can join you guys. I kin see in the dark and sharpen knives and do stuff. I can help. Grubby is a smart helper too. Lots more smarter than Buttsmack.” Sense Motive DC 8 Highlight to display spoiler: {Grubby is fearful and suddenly a bit hopeful as well. He seems to be weighing his options carefully.}

(I don’t need to drag this conversation out into several posts, so let me just say that Grubby will not agree to tell you anything helpful unless he actually has his freedom. He will only agree to go with you if he thinks he can stay with you in some capacity - otherwise he would want to just leave. You can talk to him now, or you can gag him and talk to him in the morning.)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday November 16th, 2019 6:58:17 PM
Perhaps we could hire Grubby as a scout and trap finder

(Angus can also scout and find traps, of course. Angus continues to translate as well)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Sunday November 17th, 2019 9:25:15 PM
Rolth quietly suggests to the Petals that we bind and gag him overnight, then tie him to a tree before going to hunt down his fellows. If he gets away eventually, he probably can't cause much harm on his own, and we can always come back through to see whether he has escaped. Rolth doesn't think he can be trusted to serve us loyally.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+15=34 ;
Sunday November 17th, 2019 10:53:43 PM
Kiwina agrees that the party cannot afford to take the goblin on a raid, but does not think the goblin will remain restrained for long. Even so, he does not expect the gonlins will be hard to track. When it's his turn on watch, he also makes sure Grubby is behaved.

In the morning, once the group has made their preparations -- including whatever is decided to restrain Grubby -- Kiwina attempts to pick up the goblins' trail, starting with the area the two goblins bolted from. (Survival = 34 to track the goblins in the morning)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=15 ; d20+3=14 ;
Monday November 18th, 2019 4:40:13 AM
(Survival=15, Intimidate=14)

Just after sunrise Tsak goes hunting for food and water. He comes back with enough berries and nuts to feed two others as well as himself. He is careful not to go near the area where the goblins disappeared to, so that he doesn't interfere with their tracks.

After breaking his fast he creates a gag for Grubby from rope and ties his arms firmly and tethers him to a nearby tree. He's pretty sure the sly creature will escape from his bindings, but it should take him some time. Once Grubby is bound tight he threatens that if the creature follows or comes anywhere near them he will be fed to Tsak's cat, Esmerelda.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Monday November 18th, 2019 10:33:47 AM
I am unsure of what we are planning to do here. are we hunting down this group of goblins to kill them all, or just capture and tie them all up? and if we are happy to go track down their den and kill them all, why are we keeping this one alive? In my opinion these goblins are a danger and a disease and should all be killed for the safety of the people on this island. our consciences will not be salved by saving a single goblin while killing his whole tribe.

Elyas is legitimately confused why we are considering keeping a goblin alive, as he sees them as evil creatures (especially given how many of them have attacked us) and therefore not an evil act to kill them.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+8=17 ; d20+6=20 ;
Monday November 18th, 2019 12:46:58 PM
{Sense Motive: 17}

Falco easily tells that the goblin is afaraid and hopeful that he could be saved by helping the group. He lets the night pass and in the morning suggests using Zone of Truth. {DC15 Will} He has questions plan with the idea of offering hope before going for information. If the others simply want to be rid of the goblin he is fine with that as well.

"As far as the other goblins go it is time for their final warping as they more to the next life. One goblin could become a use, he may be exceptional, a lair needs to be destroyed."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,Rapid Shot,DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Monday November 18th, 2019 1:59:07 PM
Mak was a soldier and a junior member , so he nodded and went along with the plan.

DM Mark - "What are we going to do with this goblin?"
Monday November 18th, 2019 6:25:13 PM
Angus suggests hiring Grubby.
Rolth isn’t sure he can be trusted and makes sure he is secured.
Kiwina doesn’t trust him either.
Elyas wonders aloud about leaving Grubby alive, and what will be done when the Petals find the other goblins?

In the morning, Tzak forages for some food and brings it back. The bound and gagged goblin looks at the food, and with Angus’ help Tzak explains to Grubby what will happen to him if he follows.
Kiwina finds the start of the trail of the goblins’ that ran off. Or two of them at least.
Mak stands ready to go along with the plan.
Falco casts Zone of Truth with the goblin in it.

The bound and gagged goblin looks at the group as Falco casts his spell. (Are there questions?) Who else is in the Zone of Truth?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday November 18th, 2019 6:36:35 PM
Rolth is willing to wait on the Zone of Truth to reveal the goblin's intentions. If the little beggar says he is planning to betray us, Rolth will immediately coup de grace the goblin for his unrepentant evil. If the spell reveals that he will guide us safely to attack the goblin camp, Rolth is willing to go along with that plan too. He's just ready to get to the action. This is too much talking even for him!

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday November 18th, 2019 11:38:26 PM
Angus will stay in zone near Grubby, ready to translate or backstab as the situation merits...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 6:01:20 AM
Seeing that the group still hasn't decided what to do and not knowing how long this spell will take, Tsak makes his way to a good vantage point and resumes watch to ensure the goblins don't sneak up on them again.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,Rapid Shot,DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=17 ;
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 8:37:33 AM
Mak Followed Tsak with an arrow ready in case he saw anything at long range.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 17.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 9:18:06 AM
Kiwina didn't plan on asking questions, and doesn't know what the party would ask other than whether the goblin would double-cross them if they took him to raid his comrades. That seems pretty obvious. Maybe something different, like what would the minotaurs do with any captured goblins that were turned oover to them.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+8=10 ;
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 9:21:44 AM
{ooc: He gets a DC15 Will save by the by.}

Falco nods to Angus before he starts speaking, asking him to translate.

"Grubby, lets talk. I have questions that may decide your fate. I know you said you would not talk unless released. I am a cleric of the Warper-sar, I know people can change as I was once a halflng. You have to chances to change in one you change to being free in the other you change to dead. First question, did you target our group or just get unlucky thinking we would be easy pickings?"

"What is your favorite color?

"Dose your group/tribe attack others often, is there leadership that tells who to attack?

"Are there more then goblins, other creatures, where you group stays?

"If we let you go will you betray us or become a murdering thief again? Can you become a member of society with a skill?"

"What was your fathers name?"

"Are there traps and lookout locations on the way to your camp? Where are they?

"If you could have any one item what would it be?"

{Sense Motive: 10 - darn it all}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / Zone of Truth DC15
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - "What are we going to do with this goblin?" d20-1=13 ;
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 5:13:09 PM
As Falco prepares to question little Grubby in a Zone of Truth, the rest of the party watch, keeping a sharp eye out for any surprise attack. Angus translates.

As he answers, Grubby seems to struggle with his responses a bit, accustomed to the compelling force of a Zone of Truth.

Q: Did you target our group or just get unlucky thinking we would be easy pickings?
A: Um, I’m gonna go with unlucky. We was targeting you, but just cuz you were on the road an’ we spotted you an’ all.

Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Bl….Bluhhh….Ugh. Yellow. OK? It’s yellow! There, now you know. Sheesh. Don’t tell the other goblins tho.

Q: Does your group/tribe attack others often, is there leadership that tells who to attack?
A: Mmmm. Not offen, ‘cause usually it’s a big group of minotaurs, right, and they’d squish us. But, mebbe jus’ one minotaur, tho. It was Buttsmack’s idea. Anyway. I’m done with that. An’ he’s dead.

Q: Are there more than goblins, other creatures, where you group stays?
A: Well, it’s mostly goblins. But there’s the skeletons. And the ghost.

Q: If we let you go will you betray us or become a murdering thief again? Can you become a member of society with a skill?"
A: Hey! I ain’t no murderin’ thief! Butsmack sed we’s anti-pruners! We make our own way in life!

Q: What was your fathers name?"
A: Beat’s me. No, that’s not his name. An’ he prolly woulda’ beaten me if I known him tho, but I dunno who he wuz.

Q: Are there traps and lookout locations on the way to your camp? Where are they?
A: Well sure, we keep watch. We don’ want nobody sneakin up on us.

Q: If you could have any one item what would it be?"
A: Mmmm. Prolly a biiiig bag o’ gold. Cuz I kin go do wat I want with a big bag o’ gold. I kin get some goblin women, I kin mebbe even start my own tribe! We’d be the … uh, Grubby’s Gang of Going Goblins! I could mebbe even open a goblin tavern, brew my own beer. We’d be cool. An’ rich! An’ I’d paint the place yellow. Ooch, why did I say that? Don’t tell nobody about that part.

Q: What are the skeletons and the ghost you mentioned? How many?
A: Oh, there’s, um, lots. (Grubby can’t count, but you’ll learn it’s about as many as he has fingers? Or less? Maybe?) The ghost is what we call him. I dunno what he is, but he scares me. He jus tells us what to do, and we bring him stuff, an’ he keeps some stuff. He keeps talking about takin’ over the world, an’ some sortta thing from the sea, an’ all. I think mebbe he’s crazy. He don’t come out much. I tol’ Buttsmack we outta leave, but he didn’t wanna cause Buttsmack wuz gettin’s coins an’ all. An’ now Buttsmack’s dead, so I aint’ goin’ back there no more. Mebbe my friends didn’t go back there too.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 7:17:40 PM
Angus asks Grubby (in goblin of course)

Why you say he is a ghost? What does he look like? Does he walk through things? Does he command the skeletons?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 8:17:20 PM
After waiting for the answers to any other questions the Petals may ask, Rolth speaks, "Hey guys, goblins and undead ringing a bell with you? Remember who ambushed us on our sailing journey to reach here. This seems like something we can't just leave behind us to threaten others. Let's track them down, investigate, and eliminate any threat. And I think this little fella has earned the right to join us in our quest."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 8:23:14 PM
If it is indeed squid-face, then it merits our attention. If it is merely a small band of goblins, then I say it does not and we should continue with our journey to the Duke.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 11:35:13 PM
Kiwina is also interested in hearing more about this "ghost", which does nog sound at all like thevspirits of the departed that he is accustomed to.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,Rapid Shot,DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 9:57:38 AM
"If we were in Asildur, they'd hunt them down, implant a heartseed in them, and make them part of that mindless lot." Mak commented. "It's a way to neutralize threats certainly, but not something I'd recommend. Better they be given the opportunity to die fighting than lose their free will. I say that if these goblins are being directed to rob travellers we have a duty to stop them...Well that's my two coppers, my beans."

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 10:54:11 AM
hmm, yes this sounds like a bigger problem than we thought. undead and goblins... definitely worth diverting course to deal with this now

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 10:54:46 AM
Falco nods at the answers he receives and is happy with his companions additional questions. Assuming they have been translated he only comments with one for clarity.

"Be specific on what the Ghost looks like or what others say he looks like if you have not seen."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - "What are we going to do with this goblin?" d20=8 ;
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 10:18:47 PM
Rolth and Tzak wonder if what the goblin is talking about is somehow related to an earlier encounter.
Elyas and Mak believe this is a problem that needs to be addressed.
Kiwina wonders about this ghost.
Angus and Falco ask some follow-up questions.

Q: Why you say he is a ghost? What does he look like? Does he walk through things? Does he command the skeletons?
A: Um, cause that’s what we call him. I aint seen him much, but he’s white all over, an’ he’s creepy. I didn’t see him walk thru nuthin’, but mebbe he can. Them skeletons must be workin’ with him, cause goblins don’t keep skeletons around.

Q: Be specific on what the Ghost looks like or what others say he looks like if you have not seen.
A: Like I said, I only seen him once. He’s...he’s jus’ creepy. He’s white all over, an his skin is kinda flaky or rotten. They say he hunts for babies at night and eats ‘em. And that he’ll eat us if we cause a problem.

Grubby adds, ”I’d sure like these ropes off a’ me. I gots an itch I can’t scratch, and it’s kinda driving me nuts. You guys got anything to eat or drink? When do I get that big bag of gold?”

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 11:28:20 PM
Angus believes Grubby will try to run if the ropes come off. He continues to translate but defers to the others on whether to untie the goblin.

Does the Ghost speak to anyone? Have you heard him? Does he speak Goblin or Human-talk?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 11:43:13 PM
Tsak zones out of the conversation with Grubby.
He's heard enough that he thinks the petals need to investigate.

He diverts his attention back to ensuring that no-one sneaks up on the group.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday November 21st, 2019 12:10:48 AM
Kiwina wonders what the goblins do for the ghost that they would not do themselves, but gives up on the idea of making Grubby understand the question. He knows where the goblin's trail is, and the party can follow that.

He's not sure what to do with thd goblin while the party investigates this supposed ghost, but believes if doesn't want to be near the ghost, although it might change its mind soon enough after being on its oen a while.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+8=12 ; d8+6=14 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2019 6:43:36 AM
On impulse, Rolth says to the goblin, ”you get a sack of gold when you help us sneak up on the ghost and destroy him. Now let’s go!". Rolth then unties the goblin and waits to see what he does.

If the goblin immediately tries to flee, Rolth will make an attack of opportunity.

Morning star to hit with AoO = 12, damage = 14

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Thursday November 21st, 2019 7:07:42 AM
As the goblin talks Falco's mind races as he wonders what type of undead this might be that is leading the skeletons. Falco nods at Rolths comment.

"A good plan. It would be enough to start a new life, maybe start towards opening that tavern."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,Rapid Shot,DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday November 21st, 2019 9:31:32 AM
Mak raised an eyebrow at all the promises flying about as he continued to watch the treeline and the horizon for lurkers and more goblins, but he said nothing.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Thursday November 21st, 2019 9:46:06 AM
Elyas has no questions for the goblin. he is pretty sure we have gotten everything we can from this goblin who mostly just spouts nonsense or doesn't know what is really going on. the ghost seems worth checking out, and the goblin seems unlikely to have more to say about it. Elyas packs his bedroll and gets ready to move out as soon as the group is ready

DM Mark - "What are we going to do with this goblin?"
Thursday November 21st, 2019 11:58:42 PM
Tzak, Mak and Elyas have heard enough and keep a sharp eye out while everyond prepares to leave.
Kiwina is ready to follow the goblin trail.
Rolth unties the goblin and says, ”you get a sack of gold when you help us sneak up on the ghost and destroy him. Now let’s go!" Then he hefts his morningstar, ready to smack the goblin if he runs.
Falco nots agreement with Rolth’s comment.
Angus asks Grubby, ”Does the Ghost speak to anyone? Have you heard him? Does he speak Goblin or Human-talk?”

Grubby rubs his arms as the ropes are removed.

He eyes the Liontaur towering over him with his weapon drawn as his bonds are released. If he was thinking of running, he’s certainly not now. He responds to Angus, ”He mostly talked to Buttsmack. Never really heard him tho. I figure he can prolly speak goblin or sumpthin’, cause he talked to Buttsmack and all.”

“So, about me going with you. I … I’d rather not, on acounta they’ll kill me fer this or ghost will come eat me or both. But, you knoooow, how much gold are we talking? An can you gimme it now incase they kill you an’ all?”

Kiwina does believe he can track the goblins that ran off, at least initially, to wherever they ran to. (Without Grubby, you’ll need to make a DC 13 Survival Roll to follow the path.)

(We don’t have to play out a whole conversation with Grubby. I just want to know if you cut him loose and send him packing, tie him up and leave him here, pay him to go with you, force him to go with you, or something else.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=16 ;
Friday November 22nd, 2019 3:15:33 AM
(Survival=16)

When the goblin is released Tsak carefully has a look around the area that Kiwina found tracks last evening. He finds more tracks heading away from camp. The goblins left in a hurry and weren't particularly careful to cover their retreat.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+11=14 ;
Friday November 22nd, 2019 7:07:47 AM
Rolth gives the unarmed little goblin a push in the direction away from where the tracks of the fleeing goblins left, and says, "Go on then, get out of here, but if we see you doing anything bad again, we'll kill you. And if you go back to the ghost or warn them that we are coming, we'll kill you. Got it?

With that, he is ready to move out. He maintains a Toros Taur Try (minotaur) as we are on the hunt

Perception = 14 to watch for danger

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Shield of Faith: AC: 21/15/17 / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 |
Friday November 22nd, 2019 9:08:49 AM
Falco nods at Rolths comments and is ready to move out. As the group moves out Falco lets Rolth know that he will cast shield other on him when they feel they are closer, hopefully before the fighting starts.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday November 22nd, 2019 10:27:48 AM
Kiwina knows he's not the stealthiest of the group -- centaurs just aren't -- and offers Tsak point on the raid if he wants it. Moving at a half-orc pace might help those of the party who can be stealthy.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10(DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+4=6 ; d20+4=8 ;
Friday November 22nd, 2019 12:29:18 PM
Mak brought out his bow and followed Tsak at a moderate distance (60'-70') and only followed closer if the terrain obscured Tsak from view. (30'). He also made certain he stayed ahead of the larger members of the petals so they wouldn't get in the way of his shots.

OOC: Stealth +4, Roll 6; Perception +4, Roll 8

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Friday November 22nd, 2019 1:44:43 PM
Elyas is relieved when the group is finally ready to move out. he watches the goblin skeptically, expecting it to double cross them as soon as it finds an opportunity. He just hopes it is scared enough of the party to avoid doing so right away.

Elyas travels in the middle of the party, as he is not particularly good at scouting or defending, but can be in a place ot support anywhere along the line that something happens.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=15 ;
Friday November 22nd, 2019 8:40:53 PM
Angus tells Grubby what Rolth said and watches him go.

(Perception = 15)
Angus is ready to move ahead and go after the "Ghost"

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20=16 ; d20=3 ;
Friday November 22nd, 2019 11:51:47 PM
Rolth sends Grubby off, threatening him with death if he continues his bandit ways.
Tzak is able to pick up the trail of the previously fleeing goblins.
Mak tries to lag back, does not get too far back as the brush and trees make it difficult to see the half-orc and his cat.
Falco offers to cast Shield on Rolth if needed.
Kiwina lags behind so as not to give the group away as they approach.
Elyas keeps an eye on Grubby as he goes, and then travels with the others.
Angus tells Grubby to mind himself, and then heads off with the others.

Alas, Grubby’s dreams of a bright yellow goblin tavern and plenty of goblin serving wenches is dashed as the Petals send him packing. He hangs his head as he wanders off in the direction they send him.

The Petals find that they are able to follow the trail. They eventually come down as small rise to an area covered mostly in rocky ground and low brush. They approach cautiously, staying low. The trail leads toward a cave opening in a large cliff face.

I placed the party on a map, over 100 feet from this cave opening. All is silent.

Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a goblin hiding in the brush in front of the cave. He would be very difficult to hit with a bow.}

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=15 ; d20+10=14 ;
Saturday November 23rd, 2019 2:51:45 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=15 fail, Stealth=14)

Tsak spots the cave entrance which he guesses is the spot the goblins, skels and ghost will be hiding. He spends time surveying the nearby hills to make sure there's no dried lava lying around. According to legend a hidden base under a volcano spells real trouble.
Satisfied its just a run-of-the mill lair he indicates it to the others.

How do we want to do this? Smoke em out, or just run in screaming blue murder at the top of our lungs?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+11=14 ;
Saturday November 23rd, 2019 4:12:04 PM
(Perception = 14, fail)

Rolth looks at the rocky areas to see whether they are passable at all. If so, "It might be best to move up to the left, using the rocks and brush to screen our approach. That way if anyone is watching out of the cave mouth, they will have a hard time spotting us. Better to move a little more slowly than get caught out in the open!"

"Alternately, someone could use one or more of our potions of invisibility to sneak up there and look for guards. Maybe even take them out if they aren't too numerous. What do you guys think?"

Figuring that there might be a magic using necromancer in there, Rolth will also activate his "Tin Foil Hat" that he got from the Giggling Ghost. (+1 saves vs enchantment, lasts for 24 hours)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=28 ;
Saturday November 23rd, 2019 4:17:05 PM
(Roll: perception = 28)

"I only see one sentry at the moment. He's in the bushes near thd mouth of the cave. I think these guys like twisty little passages, all alike, which would be difficult for larger creatures to navigate. It would be nice if we could draw them out somehow."

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10(DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+4=24 ;
Saturday November 23rd, 2019 8:37:38 PM
OOC:Perception +4, Roll 24, success!

Mak frowned at the goblin sentries position and looked around to see if they might be able to get a better vantage point.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=14 ;
Sunday November 24th, 2019 12:24:18 PM
Elyas looks in the direction indicated, but can't make out the goblin. he trusts the others' keen eyes though.

We could try to take him out quietly, either with someone going up invisible or at range with spells and arrows. either way, i doubt we'll get far before we alert them, they are hard to spot and good at seeing and moving in the dark. maybe it would be best to start something loud out here, outside of their warrens. draw out as many as possible and let the more cowardly ones run away rather than back them into a corner where they are forced to fight to death

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+9=14 ; d20+5=18 ;
Monday November 25th, 2019 8:11:47 AM
{Peception: 14 | Stealth: 18}

Close enough Falco cast Shield Other on Rolth before he nods at the plan and sneaks forward toward the opening as best he can as none of his spells will work that way.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10(DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Monday November 25th, 2019 9:03:08 AM
Mak had a thought and the little goblin Grubby had given him the idea.

"Rolth, if you were a goblin and a sack of gold fell out of the sky would you run to tell your leader about it or would you get the gold?" Mak asked as he bounced his money pouch in his hand.

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20-1=8 ;
Monday November 25th, 2019 7:27:37 PM
Mak spots what he thinks is a goblin hiding in the brush in the distance, but he can tell the creature would be difficult to hit from where you are. Either the goblin has not spotted the Petals yet, or he has and he’s just watching you. (Perception DC 20 to spot the goblin in hte brush.)

There is some discussion of tactics, and Falco moves up a bit.

Gadin is quiet, watching the heroes discuss their approach.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone is generally difficult terrain, but the far stone area is a large cliff face with a cave entrance.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Move = 80 d20+11=25 ; d20+2=14 ;
Monday November 25th, 2019 7:50:25 PM
Rolth finally spots the goblin guard, and tries to quietly move up near Falco. "Falco, thanks for the spell. Mak, I doubt you can throw the sack of gold farther than the goblin can see, so good idea, but hard to execute without him raising the alarm before ever seeing the gold. Any reason why one of you sneaky types doesn't want to go invisible and kill the goblin? We're probably not going to be able to cover that distance without being detected otherwise. I like the idea of luring them out, but am worried that they have another entrance and we'll get surrounded out here. And then the boss will be forewarned for sure. Seems like it might be a good idea to take a look inside the entrance and see if we would have space to maneuver in there. Better than being outside where they can rain dozens of arrows on us at once. If no one else wants to go look, I'll do it."

Rolth casts expeditious retreat on himself while the party deliberates. Whatever happens, being able to move fast is likely to be useful!

(Perception = 25)
(Stealth = 14)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 0/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/3 used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 10 minutes +1 perception, +1 intimidation
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 1/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=22 ;
Monday November 25th, 2019 8:28:37 PM
(Stealth=22)
Tsak is happy to try making his way to ambush the goblin. He draws his kukri from his hip in preparation, but then it occurs to him that Angus might be more suited if he is willing. Tsak gives the other half-orc a questioning look.
You or me mate, or both together?

Unless Angus wishes to go all alone Tsak will move to af44 trying to sneak up on the sentry.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday November 25th, 2019 10:15:24 PM
Kiwina stays put for the moment, wanting to give Tsak and Angus their best chance of catching this goblin off guard.

While he waits, mentally inventories his gear. He has a cookie of comprehend languages that might come in handy inside the cave.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | d20+5=10 ;
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 7:45:43 AM
Falco stays where he is now that the other sneaky folks are moving up. Being so far back is a little frustrating even with the range of his bow but there is little to do about it. For now he simply hides in the vegitation around him. {Stealth: 10}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10(DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 10:34:55 AM
OOC: Mak moves to AM46. From what I have read, Mak could throw his money pouch to AN30. With a 30' Range increment he'd be two range increments out for a -4 to Hit AC 5 (unoccupied square). or +5 to hit AC 5. He'd only miss on a natural 1. Going to need DM confirmation on the numbers.

Mak looked at Rolth before moving and said. "I think I can do it, but would the goblin go for the pouch or run away?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 12:10:36 PM
Elyas moves up a little bit, not wanting to get left too far behind. he will stay back while the sneakier folks scout it out

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20-1=0 ;
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 8:59:39 PM
Rolth suggests some options and casts Expeditious Retreat
Tzak draws his weapon as he sneaks up a bit.
Mak moves up a bit, wondering if it’s too far to throw a pouch of gold.
Elyas also moves up a bit.
Kiwina waits. And watches.
Falco hides.

The DM does not want to frustrate the players, so if you’re just waiting for sneaky players to move up, sneaky players should move to within 30 feet or so of the goblin, and we’ll take it from there. Please let me know how many rounds that will take, and bear in mind that moving through difficult terrain makes you move at half speed. Also, please make stealth rolls for each round of movement.

The rest of you can move up as you see fit, and if you do move up make stealth rolls also, though the farther you are the less likely he is to see or hear you.

And if you decide to do anything else, let me know that too. I don’t want to drag out the approach here, but I am interested in how you handle this - however you choose to handle this.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone is generally difficult terrain, but the far stone area is a large cliff face with a cave entrance.

Use the RD3+ tab.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Move = 80 d20+11=29 ; d20+2=21 ;
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 9:42:18 PM
Rolth moves up near Mak, still hidden behind the stony area, and answers quietly, "Mak, I think it is likely to be startled and run away, they are cowards, after all. I think this may be a chance for stealth over guile."

Rolth will wait patiently there for the scouts to eliminate the threat, and keep a keen eye out for other signs of trouble.

(Perception = 29)
(Stealth = 21)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 0/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/3 used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 10 minutes +1 perception, +1 intimidation
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 1/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=17 ; d20+12=29 ;
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 5:20:52 AM
Angus moves up stealthily as far as he can along the path (AM50?)

(Perception = 17)
(Stealth = 29)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=26 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+7=19 ; d4=2 ;
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 5:51:41 AM
(I count 7 rounds to stealth up to the goblin finishing on Z19, stealth rolls 26, 13, 26, 29, 25, 25 & 23, Attack=19, Dmg=2)

Tsak attempts to sneak around behind the sentry. Once there he uses his wicked, and wickedly sharp knife to stab the surprised goblin.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 7:15:46 AM
Falco lets those that are better at stealth move ahead but does try to get within 100 feet of the goblin so his bow is in range. {Roughly AE35} If he feels it may be a problem that he has to be sneaky he will simply wait as he is not as stealthy as he was when he was a halfling.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 11:33:17 AM
Elyas takes a lead from Falco and stands right near him, waiting to see if the sentry can be taken out quietly.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d12=3 ; d20+2=19 ;
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 12:11:02 PM
(No idea what the d12 is, but the d20+2 is a stealth roll)

Kiwina makes a short move to keep close enough to ths others that he feels he can support them if they need it, although he will have to break stealth to do so. (From AI57 to AL54)

He readies his sling.

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Ranger spell: detect snares and pits
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), produce flame, CLW
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10(DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 4:02:39 PM
Staying behind the rock outcropping Mak will move to AD 43 so he has a good vantage point on the entrance. He won’t move into that last square until the action starts however.

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20-1=6 ; d20-1=1 ; d20-1=9 ; d20-1=0 ; d20-1=19 ; d20-1=2 ; d20-1=8 ; d20-1=16 ;
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 10:51:58 PM
Rolth move up near Mak, waiting for the stealthy folks to move up and take out the guard.
Tzak sneaks up for about 7 rounds and manages to attack the hiding goblin, inflicting 2 points of damage (is there a reason that you did not add Tsak’s strength bonus to this blow?).
Angus moves up stealthily (and the DM has moved him up 60’ based on one stealth roll and Fast Stealth? Moving to AM 50 would be moving back, so I was a bit confused.)
Falco moves up in the brush.
Elyas, Kiwina and Mak and move up as well.

(I know most of you do, but in case you are not, I do encourage all players to read the other players posts.)

While Tsak does strike the goblin for 2 damage (or perhaps 5 damage,) his blow does not kill the creature. He cries out, and withdraws from Tsak.

In goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {”Aaaaaa. Help! They’re here! Jerak! Skidmark! Help me!”}

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 10 tab.

Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone is generally difficult terrain, as is most of the area on the map, but the far stone area is a large cliff face with a cave entrance.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=10 ; d20+7=18 ; d4+7=10 ; d4+3=7 ;
Thursday November 28th, 2019 12:00:12 AM
(OOC I'll take the 5 damage, thank you. Currently camping on a riverbank in the middle of nowhere with only my trusty mobile, no pc so challenged when researching rules. Does Tsak get another hit as the surprised goblin withdraws?)
(Attack=10, ignore the second and third rolls, screen didnt update, Dmg=7)
Tsak lunges at the goblin again, hoping to finnish the scrawny thing off.
Esmerelda comes charging toward the fray, but is a way off from assisting her butler.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Move = 80 d20+11=20 ;
Thursday November 28th, 2019 8:11:39 AM
Hearing the goblin cry out, presumably for help, Rolth makes a double move to help Tsak. He doesn't quite get there, but at least gets close with his magically-assisted move. He thinks to himself, "Well, we never were any good at subtlety or tactics, so let's get stuck in!" He looks into the cave mouth and up the cliff to see what threats might appear.

(Perception = 20)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 0/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/3 used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 10 minutes +1 perception, +1 intimidation
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 10/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hour

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d20+9=21 ; d6+1=6 ;
Thursday November 28th, 2019 8:58:14 AM
Seeing that the goblin is not killed out right Falco moves up a little bit more. {AE31} As he moves he noks an arrow and fires at the goblin as soon as he stops moving. {Hit: 21 | Dam: 6}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10(DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+10=17 ; d8+11=19 ;
Thursday November 28th, 2019 4:01:20 PM
Mak stepped out from behind the rock and fired at the goblin.

OOC: Attack , Roll 17. Damage 19

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday November 28th, 2019 4:55:08 PM
Kiwina makes a double move (to AN35 ish on the map).

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+12=13 ;
Thursday November 28th, 2019 8:56:02 PM
Angus let's the group know what the goblin said, he then moves up as fast he can, looking for cover to hide at the end of his move.

(Stealth = 13, which means a roll of natural one)

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins
Thursday November 28th, 2019 10:06:51 PM
Tzak springs forward at the retreating goblin, but even as he plunges his knife into the thing, arrows from Falco and Mak pierce the creatures side and he falls dead.
Rolth, Kiwina and Angus move up, as do some of the others.

From where they are Tsak and Rolth can see that the cave entrance narrows into an opening to the left. The cave is dark.

They can hear someone yelling from inside the cave in a deep voice, BEWARE. ALL WHO WOULD ENTER HERE WILL MEET THEIR DOOM.

Sense Motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {This is someone with a small voice trying to make his voice sound deeper and louder than it normalls is.}

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 11 tab.

Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone is generally difficult terrain, as is most of the area on the map, but the far stone area is a large cliff face with a cave entrance.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=18 ;
Thursday November 28th, 2019 10:38:23 PM
(Sense motive = 18)

Kiwina makes a double move (to AE23 on the map).
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Ranger spell: detect snares and pits
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), produce flame, CLW
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=7 ;
Friday November 29th, 2019 3:03:07 AM
(SenseMotive vs spoiler =7 fail)

Tsak stays outside whilst the rest of the party moves up. He puts his knife away and unsheathes his falchion in preparation for entering.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d20+8=9 ;
Friday November 29th, 2019 8:44:51 AM
{Sense Motive: 9}

Falco moves up near Rolth. {AR25} "Guess we are going to need to fight on their terms. Narrow hallways for goblins might be rough on some of you big folks."

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Move = 80 d20+7=19 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+11=14 ;
Friday November 29th, 2019 10:43:41 AM
(Sense motive = 19, success)

Rolth moves up next to Tsak in the brush and peers into the cave mouth.

(Perception = 14)

"Well, little squeaker, does that mean you are already doomed? Happy to deliver on the promise, just like we did for old Buttsmack. Run out of the cave and leave this area forever, or you become my next prey! This is your last chance to live!"

(Intimidate = 27)

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20=12 ;
Friday November 29th, 2019 2:24:14 PM
Elyas follows behind, crossbow loaded and ready, spells running through his mind. He waited to see how the creature that yelled reacts.

Sense motive = 12.

(was the voice in common?)

Elyas watches for another goblin to come out of the darkness

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10(DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20=19 ;
Friday November 29th, 2019 5:14:45 PM
Mak stayed where he was and watched.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+12=29 ;
Friday November 29th, 2019 5:44:02 PM
Angus breaks into a run and tries to get up by Esmerelda (or as close as he can)

(if the voice was in Goblin, Angus will translate.)

(Stealth = 29)

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins
Saturday November 30th, 2019 12:07:38 AM
Tzak waits outside the cave enterance, waiting for the others to move up.
Rolth moves up near Tzak and calls out the voice from the cave, suggesting the speaker run away.
Mak Stays put, watching.
Elyas moves up and watches. Kiwina, Falco and Angus move up as well.

The voice from the cave seems to have fallen silent (the voice was speaking in common).

Perception DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can hear some whispering and noises, but cannot make out any words.}

The party waits outside the cave entrance. But how long do you wait?

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 11&12 tab.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=7 ;
Saturday November 30th, 2019 5:14:15 PM
Elyas sits back and waits for one of the others to make the first move
he is very distracted by something moving in the bushes. turns out it was a rodent of some sort... Perception = 7, natural 1)

we ready to move in? I can light up someone's weapons if needed. or i can let one person see in the dark

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10(DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Saturday November 30th, 2019 8:31:52 PM
Mak moved up to the entrance with the others.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Move = 80 d20+10=11 ; d20+8=12 ; d8+6=9 ;
Sunday December 1st, 2019 9:22:59 AM
Rolth will accept Elyas' offer of a light spell on his morning star, then advance into the cave. Once lit, he will move normally up to AA17 then leap directly to AA14 (auto success), just in case there are any traps in between. If he can see a foe within reach at that point, he will strike with his morningstar.

(Perception = 11)

Morningstar to hit = 12, damage = 9

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 0/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/3 used
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 9/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=14 ; d20+12=22 ;
Sunday December 1st, 2019 8:30:31 PM
(perception = 14)

Angus moves up as far as he can. (He would like to end up on opposite side of trail from Tsak and Rolth, so everyone is not all in a bunch)

(Stealth = 22) Angus will hide in shadows and trust his low-light vision to guide his path

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=15 ;
Sunday December 1st, 2019 10:58:52 PM
(Perception = 15)

(OoC: Is the map 5' per square or 10'? I'm assuming 5. If it's 10' then ignore the dotted line.)

Kiwina starts moving towards Rolth, but when he gets to the mouth of the cave sees that there is a pinch point that he would have to squeeze through, and continues on only to get out of the way so the others can use the dirt path.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday December 2nd, 2019 4:16:47 AM
Tsak moves to ab14 beside/behind Rolth. He is keenly looking for any traps.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=16 ;
Monday December 2nd, 2019 4:17:42 AM
(Perception roll for traps =16)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d20+9=25 ;
Monday December 2nd, 2019 7:25:13 AM
Falco moves up {AA17} with the others to stick close to the front line folks but not be in the way. "I hear whispering but cannot tell what it is. Careful."

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10(DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Monday December 2nd, 2019 9:22:42 AM
OOC: Over the course of the last few rounds to Rd12, Mak moved up to AD19.

Mak stood on the trail and looked in to the cave from his position on the path. He still had bow in hand with an arrow ready to fire should something attack from the shadows beyond.

"You want to see if Tsak and I can look passed that narrow spot?" Mak asked.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Monday December 2nd, 2019 11:33:45 AM
Elyas casts the light spell on Rolth, then moves right behind Kiwina

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20=17 d20=19
Monday December 2nd, 2019 2:53:16 PM
Elyas casts a light spell on Rolth’s weapon.
Rolth move up, leaping over an area he suspects may be trapped.
Tzak move up, checking the area Rolth jumped over for traps, and does not find any (smart move though.)
The rest of the Petals move up, as Falco warns the others that he hears whispering.

As you peer into the cave, you can see that cave floor ahead of you has been strews with rock and debris making footing tricky (difficult terrain.) There is also a low rock wall built ahead of you, about 3 feet high (the double lines on the map.)

You hear that same deep voice from the back say, "TURN, FLEE FROM THIS PLACE. YOUR DOOM IS AT HAND."

Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear some murmuring back there as well. You think it’s in the goblin tongue.}

Perception DC 10 AND if you speak Goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {
“Aw crap, issat them?”
“Yeah, I think it’s them.”
“Crap. crap, crap, crap. Last time they killed everyone.”
“Yeah, well this isn’t last time, an’ you’ll be dead or worse if you don’t fight.”
“I’ll gut ‘em. An’ I’ll gut you if you chicken out.”
“Yeah, we gots back-up.”
"Would you idiots shut up! I'm tryin' a' lissen."
}

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 13 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement. I only showed the side tunnels about as far as I think you might be aware of they may go farther once you’re in there I’ll show more.)

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10(DA) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20=15 ;
Monday December 2nd, 2019 4:42:31 PM
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 15+4=19. Moving to AA25

Mak moved up next to Tsak and pressed up against the wall to see what he could of the low wall.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Move = 80 d20+8=10
Monday December 2nd, 2019 8:19:23 PM
Rolth has had enough of this foolishness. He squeezes around the corner and moves up to the wall (he easily makes it with his 80' move, even with squeezing and then difficult terrain cutting his move in half.) If one of the little greenskins is within reach, he will try to smash it with his morningstar, but the wall throws him off a little.

To hit = 10

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=21 ;
Monday December 2nd, 2019 9:28:14 PM
(Perception vs spoiler =21+2 for favored terrain=23)

Tsak does a double move up to X20 and hugs the wall where he thinks he will be out of range of any object shot over the wall.

Esmerelda moves up to the mouth of the cave and waits there. Unless she can smell rodents, then she's in after them...

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday December 2nd, 2019 10:29:32 PM
Kiwina hangs back, thinking that his bulk would be in the way of the archers in the group if he were on the front in this situation.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d20+9=23 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 9:40:09 AM
{Perception: 23}

Falco advances into the caves following Rolth. {Z23} Once there he casts light on an arrow that he keeps at the ready.

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 4:18:37 PM
Elyas moves behind Falco and loads a crossbow.

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20+2=9 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+2=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=4 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=6 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 6:42:43 PM
Rolth squeezes in and moves across the rocky ground and up to the low wall, his morningstar lighting the way. As he does so, three goblins with readied actions hear him moving across the rubble and pop up from behind the low wall, shooting at Rolth. Rolth swings, but his attack goes wide.
Mak moves up, but can’t really see much of what’s going on from where he is.
Tzak move up into the rock strewn area.
Kiwina hangs back not wanting to block the archers in the narrow passage.
Falco follows Rolth in and casts light on an arrow.
Elyas moves behind Falco and loads a crossbow.

The three goblins at the wall drop their bows and attack the liontaur with short swords. At the same time, three more dash out from the side passage ahead and shoot at Rolth with short bows. Rolth is stabbed for 3 points of damage, and then shot twice for 1 and 2 damage (total of 6 points.)

Then the ground itself beside Rolth erupts as four skeletons caked in dried mud rise up to attack. (As they stand up from a prone position, this will provoke an attack of opportunity from Rolth.) Rolth is hit twice by their rusty scimitars for 3 and 6 more damage.

The goblins jabber a bit.

If you speak Goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {
“Aw jeeze, we gonna die!”
“Shuddup Puddin. Youse no help wid dat talk.”
“Nah, we’re good. Lookit them skeletons.”
“Yeah, these guys are in trouble now. But keep your distance.”
“The ghost is gonna like their stuff. And their bodies!”
“Yeah, mebbe we can keep some alive for him.
“Ugh. This lion guy is big.”
}

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 14 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement. I only showed the side tunnels about as far as I think you might be aware of based on the light sources you have.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 8:35:43 PM
Kiwina takes one of his sling bullets and casts light on it.

-----
Ranger spell: detect snares and pits
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), produce flame, CLW
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=27 ; d6+1=5 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 8:59:09 PM
Angus moves to Z21.

If he makes it, he shoots his shortbow at the skeleton at AA19 (27 to hit, 5 points of damage)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/47 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | Move = 80 d20+10=29 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=14 ; d8+9=11 ; d8+9=16 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=7 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 9:30:46 PM
Rolth has no idea what the goblins are saying, but hopes that someone will translate. The wounds from the goblins and skeletons, even reduced by the shield other spell, set him off into a furious rage.

(Falco takes 7hp of damage)

Rolth takes his attack of opportunity with his magically lit morning star against the skeleton in AB17, then makes a full attack against his foes, starting with the same skeleton if it is still standing and working his way around clockwise as they hopefully fall.

He bellows to the Petals, "Feel free to join in the fun!"

morning star AoO to hit = 29, damage/type = 11hp B/P
morning star to hit = 15, damage/type = 16hp B/P
paw to hit = 11, damage/type = 7hp B/S
paw to hit = 8, damage/type= 5hp B/S
Bite to hit = 14, damage/type = 7 hp B/S/P

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 0/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1/3 used
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 11/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=14 ; 2d4+3=10 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 1:35:07 AM
(Attack=14, Dmg=10)
Tsak moves to AA20 and attacks the skeleton directly in front of him (on AA19).

Esmerelda sits at the entrance and listens to the interesting noises that are emanating from inside the cave.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 6:35:17 AM
Angus shouts to Rolth

They work for the ghost

when Angus gets a chance he will let the others know everything they said, including how the ghost appears to remake dead for his use.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 32/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 2d6=7 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 7:59:15 AM
Falco moves though the more difficult area to get though as he grasps his holy symbol. {Y19} Once in range he calls on the power or the Warper-sar to help deal with the undead as a wave of energy bathes the area.

{Channel vs Undead: 7 - DC13}

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+9=14 ; d8+12=13 ; d20+9=16 ; d8+12=13 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 9:19:48 AM
OOC: Mak is at Y22, looks like I forgot to post his move. So either he can already be there or he moves up this round. Mak targeting AB16. Attack 1, Roll 14, Damage 13; Attack 2, Roll 16, Damage 13.

Mak leaned into the wall to steady himself and fired at the goblin to the right of Rolth. In the space of a couple seconds he had two arrows flying through the air. As soon as they were off, Mak cringed because he knew that low wall was going to make the shots very difficult.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=15 ; d3+1=3 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 4:05:33 PM
Elyas sees the fight break out and almost casts a spell into the goblins. but seeing how little they are able to do to Rolth he decides to hold off on spending magical resources until something scarier comes at them. instead he just shoots a Ray of frost at the closest standing goblin

15 vs touch AC for 3 damage

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20+2=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d20=14 ; d20=16 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 7:42:47 PM
Kiwina casts Light on one of his sling bullets.
Angus moves up and shoots a skeleton, but though his arrow hits it simply lodges between the creatures bones.
Rolth lashes out at his foes. Though most of his attacks miss (AC 16), one hits crushing a skeleton near him. Surprisingly, the skeleton explodes in a burst of razor sharp bone fragments! Rolth takes one point of damage!
Tzak moves (AA20), provoking an AOO which misses. He strikes a skeleton. As with Angus, he hits, but fails to inflict any damage.
Falco pushes forward and then releases channeled energy in a burst, affecting all the remaining skeletons. The effect destroys the remaining skeletons, causing them to also explode! Rolth takes another 8 damage (DC 10 reflex save for 5 instead.) Likewise, Falco is caught in the blast from two of them and takes 4 damage (DC 10 reflex save for 3 instead.)
Mak takes a couple shots, but between Rolth and that stupid wall he is not able to hit.
Elyas tries to hit one of them with a Ray of Frost but does not hit as they have cover.

Regrettably for the goblins, they are also affected by the exploding skeletons. Two are injured a bit. They withdraw (No AOO.) The ones in the back just run!

You hear a rumbling sound like rocks falling.

If you speak Goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {
“C’mon, let’s get outta here!”
“Yeah, the ghost will protect us. Maybe he’ll get us outta here.”
“Yeah, let’s go.”}

Ooo. And it kinda stinks like death. Yuk.

There are no opponents in sight. What now?

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 14 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement. The pink area is fog.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/41 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Move = 80 d20+6=13 ; d20+10=24 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 8:17:24 PM
Rolth manages to dodge some of the bone fragments, so he takes 3hp of damage while Falco shares the remaining 2hp of hurt due to the shield other spell. (Reflex save = 13, success!)

He thanks his brave friends for coming to his aid after his somewhat rash advance. "Good show, Falco. That'll put the fear of the Warper-Sar into them!"

With no foes in sight, his rage ebbs, leaving him a little winded. He is a bit alarmed by the rumbling rock sound, and tries to look and hear where the sound is coming from, as well as which directions the goblins ran off in.

(Perception = 24)

Assuming he sees no immediate threat of rolling or falling rocks, and the goblins fled down the wider tunnel, he will advance over the low wall, and move into a corner where he can see down the side tunnel. If no foes come into sight, he will remain there while the party moves up and regroups.

If there is a big boulder or rock slide coming, he will squeeze into the side tunnel and move as far in as he can, calling out a warning to the others while making space for them.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 11:01:32 PM
Angus translates.

they are falling back and think the Ghost will protect them. I don't think this is over.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 11:03:07 PM
Angus moves up near Rolth (Z17)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday December 5th, 2019 12:37:23 AM
Kiwina squeezes into the cave, somewhat reluctant to be so confined. He looks to see if he can clearly tell where his vision is limited by the cave walls and where it is limited by darkness.

-----
Ranger spell: detect snares and pits
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), produce flame, CLW
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell
Sling stone with light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=21 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 12:54:57 AM
(Perception=21)

Tsak gives Falco a supportive nod Bows and arrows weren't very effective against those skeletons, but that spell seemed to work okay.

Tsak moves to AA17 beside Angus.
He waits there, peering into the gloom of the cave and listening, trying to discern what else is around.

Esmerelda follows along behind Kiwina, stopping at Z23

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday December 5th, 2019 8:37:27 AM
OOC: Mak moves to Z19. Also just in case it was forgotten, Mak has Precise shot. Benefit: You can shoot or throw ranged weapons at an opponent engaged in melee without taking the standard –4 penalty on your attack roll. Hope that -4 didn't make him miss last round, by the DM post Rolth was credited with hampering his attacks which shouldn't be the case, unless that was just fluff to explain the miss.

Mak stepped lightly over the rocky floor of the cavern until he was next to Falco. As one of the main fighters in the group, he intended to try to keep up with Rolth as long as the taurs light held, but he didn't seem to be able to navigate the uneven terrain as well as his four footed friend.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 25/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d20+8=23 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 10:33:42 AM
{Reflex: 23}

Falco winces as the skeletons explode though he manages to avoid most of the blast. Good thing as the damage split with Rolth is starting to add up a little. Still as Rolth moves Falco moves to behind the low rock wall. {AA17}

"Best we keep moving, clearly they will be ready but it will do no good to fall back now. Someone might want to get up there with Rolth."

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Shield Other / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday December 5th, 2019 11:30:32 AM
"Then he needs to slow down." Mak grumbled quietly as he limped along the uneven ground after him.

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20=5 ; d20=12 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 6:32:22 PM
Rolth and Tzak can tell that the rumbling sound of rock came from the smaller side passage, and from where Rolth is he can tell from the smell and the dust in the air that some sort of rock fall happened that way.
Tzak notes that arrows were not very effective against the skeletons, though Falco’s channeled energy was.
Angus translates what he hears, and notes that this is not over.
Kiwina looks to see what he can see, and with the light spells on his mace, Falco’s arrow and Kiwina’s stone it’s pretty well lit up. At least to the edge of that fog.
Mak does his best to keep up.
Falco suggests everyone keep moving.

Everyone moves up a little. It smells bad in here. But all is very quiet. Rolth and Tzak do hear some movement in the distance. Perhaps soft foot falls, perhaps a small animal or two - it’s hard to tell.

Then you hear a smack, and a whispered exchange in Goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {
”Ouch! Jerk!”
“You were ‘sposed to wait on the rock!”
“Ooo, I’ll gut you for that.”
“You’ll both be dead if you don’t shut up.”}

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 16 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement. The pink area is fog.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=17 ; d20+12=29 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 9:30:56 PM
(Perception =17, Stealth=29)
[R]Rolth if you can move back a step I will squeeze down that left passage to see what's going on. [/R]
Tsak moves quietly to X14 and peers cautiously around the corner.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/41 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Move = 80 d20+10=24 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 9:33:00 PM
Rolth is content to wait here a moment to allow the others to catch up. He will point up the tunnel where he heard the noises from, and make talky signs with a hand, to make sure that others know we have company.

He will also look at Falco and point to his own wounds and Falcos, with an inquiring expression, obviously hoping there might be some healing on tap before things get ugly again.

He'll also wave Tsak through to go take a look down the narrower tunnel.

He'll keep listening all the while, in case he hears something useful other than goblin gibberish.

(Perception = 24)

Effect Tracking:
Fatigued 2/2 rounds, -2 STR & DEX
Inspire Courage 0/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/3 used
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 13/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=25 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 7:10:50 AM
Angus translates as he moves up next to Rolth (AC14): They are waiting on a rock up ahead, under someone's orders it seems

Angus tries to discern which direction (Left or the larger right branch of the cave path) the voices came from.

(Perception = 25)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 25/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d8+5=9 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 7:20:02 AM
Falco is finally able to slip over the wall. {AC16} This gets him close enough to Rolth that he can heal him up a little bit. Again calling on the Warper-Sar he closes some of Rolth's wounds. {Heal Rolth: 9}

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / XMagic WeaponX / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+5=25 ; d20+11=21 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 10:15:24 AM
Kiwina moves up to rhe area vacated by Falco and Tsak, not yet crossing the low wall. He slings the bullet with the light spell into the fog, targeting square AF-8 (hits AC 25, notes below), and pays attention to any sounds or shadows in the fog that result (perception = 21).

Ooc: The to hit roll does not include any range penalties, nor anything for concealment by the fog. However, it was a natural 20.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=17 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 10:56:10 AM
Elyas moves up beside Falco and Rolth, but doesn't see any enemies right now. he reloads his crossbow.

perception = 17, listening for anything approaching.

Well they know we're in here now. we should not run in too quickly, who knows how many traps and pitfalls those little critters could have set up in these warrens. everyone stay close and don't get split up.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=18 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 12:38:33 PM
OOC: Mak moves to AA16. Perception +4, Roll 18.

Mak hobbled across the uneven ground and hopped over the low wall to land on the other side next to Elyas. With his bow at the ready he looked past Rolth to see if any of the goblins were visible within the fog.

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins
Friday December 6th, 2019 5:03:11 PM
This party is very cautious.

Tzak slides past Rolth and looks down the smaller side tunnel. He can see that there is indeed a rockfall that seems to have blocked that way.
Rolth catches his breath, waiting for the others to catch up.
Angus moves up. He can tell that the voices came from beyond that fog. He says, ”They are waiting on a rock up ahead, under someone's orders it seems.”
Falco moves up and heals Rolth.
Kiwina moves up and slings her lighted bullet into the fog. While she hears it skitter across the floor and bounce off something as it vanishes from sight - perhaps a wall or a stone?
Elyas reloads his crossbow as he says, ”Well they know we're in here now. we should not run in too quickly, who knows how many traps and pitfalls those little critters could have set up in these warrens. everyone stay close and don't get split up.”
Mak moves up with the others.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 16-7 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement. The pink area is fog.)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+12=27 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 8:10:03 PM
Angus moves quickly up to AD12

(Stealth = 27)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=25 ; d20+12=24 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 9:06:04 PM
(Perception=25, Stealth=24)

Tsak moves up one square to X13 and again pers cautiously around the corner hoping his abiility to see in the dark will give him some hints as to what the little beggars are up to.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=17 ; d8=6 ;
Sunday December 8th, 2019 12:16:07 PM
looks like a pretty ttight squeeze for our larger companions. maybe we should travel the larger path first?

Elyas keeps an eye out for more attackers, ready to shoot on sight

[readied action to fire his crossbow if a goblin appears. 17 to hit, 6 damage. +1 to both if within 30']

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Move = 80 d20+2=13 ; d20+10=23 ;
Sunday December 8th, 2019 8:56:54 PM
Rolth wonders what the fascination is with the blocked tunnel, but shrugs off his fatigue and quietly moves closer to the fog after nodding his thanks to Falco for the healing. Once there, he listens carefully for more indications of exactly where the goblins might be.

Stealth = 13
Perception = 23

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 0/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1/3 used
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 14/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday December 9th, 2019 12:39:53 AM
Kiwina readies his spear and moves up, closer to the front of the party but with plenty room for the others.

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Ranger spell: detect snares and pits
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), produce flame, CLW
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 25/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1
Monday December 9th, 2019 6:11:39 AM
Falco moves up with Rolth and Kiwana {AD12} and says a short prayer. After a few seconds light springs form his bow so that everyone can see better. As the ligth springs up he whispers

"Lets get moving. Were giving them time to set up."

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / XMagic WeaponX / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=15 ; d8+12=17 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 8:41:52 AM
OOC: Mak moves to AE12. Readied Action: +11 To hit (Precise Shot, PBS, DA), Roll 15; Damage 17.

Mak scooted passed Kiwina and his equine posterior to draw up next to Rolth. As he did so he looked into the fog with a pointed arrow, ready to fire.

"You see anything in that mess up there, old bean?"

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20=12 ; d100=76 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 3:25:57 PM
Angus quietly moves up, hugging the wall.
Tzak creeps a bit further down the side tunnel and confirms a rockfall has taken place. Even amidst the dust and darkness, his sharp eye can see there is about a foot gap between the rock and the ceiling.
Elyas suggests the larger pathway, and has a readied action to shoot attackers.
Rolth moves closer to the fog and listens. He thinks he hears some rustling somewhere ahead, but everything is otherwise silent.
Kiwina readies his spear and moves up.
Falco moves up, but bumps into the stealthy Angus.
Mak moves up as well, and says, "You see anything in that mess up there, old bean?"

But all you see is fog. All is quiet, as the smell of death lingers in the air.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 16-18 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement. The pink area is fog.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+11=18 ; d20+7=19 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 3:32:04 PM
Elyas looks at the fog closely, trying to think of anything natural that might be causing it. His initial inclination is that it is magical fog, and if that is the case perhaps he can dispel it. but he wants to get a good feeling of whether that is true or not before spending the resources to try to shut it down.
knowledge nature = 19

he starts by casting detect magic while looking at the fog. if magical he will try to determine what kind of magic it is
spellcraft = 18.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Move = 80 d100=1 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 9:00:55 PM
Rolth nods agreement when Falco suggests that we get a move on before more opponents are rallied to fight us. He's uncertain of this fog, though, so he won't yet enter it while Elyas does his expert wizarding. He will step closer, switch weapons, and take an experimental swipe at reach with his glaive into AG8, hoping to strike a goblin in the fog.

(50% miss chance d100 = 1, miss!)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday December 9th, 2019 9:52:32 PM
Tsak notices a gap that he certainly couldn't fit thru, but the goblins might.

He moves back to AA14 and calls Esmerelda.

Esmerelda moves forward, getting to Z14 where Tsak tells her to stay put, as some sort of lookout for the party. He hopes she has the sense to raise the alarm and come find him, rather than fight by herself. Tsak feels bad leaving her by herself in the dark cave, although judging by the way she moves she may be able to see nearly as well as he can
He calls the to others:
Guys, there's a gap in the rock here that the goblins may be able to fit thru. I'll leave Esmerelda as a lookout, but please be wary of attack from behind.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday December 9th, 2019 10:07:43 PM
"Are goblins good at making traps, or digging pits?" Kiwina suspects the mist hides something of the sort.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=14 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 11:33:10 PM
" Count on it, especially if they have a leader directing them"

Angus tries to listen to hear if the goblins are still talking.

(perception = 14)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 25/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d20+9=27 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 7:45:39 AM
Falco moves again to be just behind Rolth. {AG12} It is good to be little at times like this. He does his best to see what he can of the fog. {Perception: 27}

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / XMagic WeaponX / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=14 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 8:08:35 AM
OOC: Mak stepped up to AE11; Perception +4, Roll 14

The smell of death brought back memories to the crippled soldier. Memories of a time when death was all around him and he was laying within its midst. Mak didn't despair however, he just became more committed to not being a part of that pile up again. With his bow still readied for a shot Mak waited for Elyas to work the magic that man was best suited for as he slowly crept forward to look into the fog.

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 8:01:03 PM
Elyas casts Detect Magic, and this first round, Elyas can sense the presence of magic within 60’ of him (Detect Magic takes 3 rounds to sense specific auras and determine magical properties.)
Rolth swings his glave, but hits nothing by air.
Tzak alerts the others to a gap above the rockfall in the side passage.
Kiwina asks if goblins are good at pits or traps.
Angus says that they are.
Falco move up, but cannot see beyond 5 feet into the fog.
Mak moves forward a bit.

You also hear a few rocks move in the distance.

Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear some hear some soft footfalls.}
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear some hear some quiet whispering but cannot make out the words.}

But all you see is fog. All is quiet, as the smell of death lingers in the air.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 16-19 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement. The pink area is fog.)

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=21 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 8:06:08 PM
(perception = 21)

Get ready someone is coming Angus says in hushed tones to those Petals near him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Move = 80 d20+10=30 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 9:02:25 PM
Perception =30

"Here they come lads, shall we form a line to receive them? No point in letting them concentrate their attacks on just one or two of us."

Rolth will switch back to his morningstar, and ready an action to use inspire courage when the first foe comes into sight, singing of our mighty deeds back in the Sargrass when we repulsed the charge of the dark brigade.

(Inspire Courage +1 to hit and damage on our attacks, and +1 saves vs charm and fear)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 1/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spell Slots 1/3 used
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 15/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=19 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 11:31:13 PM
(perception = 19)

Kiwina listens momentarily to see if he can tell which direction the sounds are coming from or estimate how far away they are, but gives up quickly. He then casts detect snares and pits.

-----
Ranger spell: (used)
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), produce flame, CLW
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell
Spell effects: detect snares and pits (just cast)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=16 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 12:36:54 AM
(Perception vs spoiler =16)

Tsak moves to AE14 and prepares to repel an attack.

Esmerelda sits watching yhe side passage.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 25/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 6:57:48 AM
Falco casts light on an arrow, standing behind Rolth, and prepares to fire at the first goblin he sees. His thought is light in the fog may help.

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / XMagic WeaponX / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=20 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 8:25:07 AM
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 20, Success!

Mak nodded at Angus' words. He'd heard it too as he lifted his bow slightly higher, about where he'd expect a goblin head.

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+9=25 ; d100=96 ; d20+9=12 ; d100=75 ; d8+12=17 ; d8+12=17 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 1:27:05 PM
OOC: Attack Roll 25; 50% Miss Chance, Roll 96. Hit!? 2nd Attack Roll 12, Miss; 50% Miss Chance otherwise, Roll 75. Damage 17ea.

Mak targeted the general area where the voices had come from and fired two arrows into the fog.

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20+6=20 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=8 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+4=10 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 2:13:17 PM
Angus says he hears something coming.
Rolth switches weapons, readies an action to inspire courage in his friends bolstering their attacks.
Kiwina worries about what lies ahead and casts Detect Snares and Pits, but does not detect any such large hazards.
Falco cast light on a spell, ready to fire on a goblin.
Mak shoots into the fog. He hits - something.
Tzak moves up a bit.
Elyas can sense that there are a number of magical auras, but he’s not sure where they are yet. They could be the party.

You hear some clattering footsteps as the image of a large, beaked skeleton come into view, partially obscured in the fog. Having only moved forward 5 feet, one of them attacks Rolth and hits him twice for 6 and 10 damage.

Rolth’s readied action goes off and everyone is affected by Inspire Courage for +1 to hit and damage on our attacks, and +1 saves vs charm and fear.

(Where it stands at the edge of the fog, this creatures has concealment, so any hits against it have a 20% miss chance. You cannot see beyond 5 feet into the fog.)

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 16-20 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement. The pink area is fog.)
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Skeleton - AC 13 - Dam 13

Mak (JamesM) (40/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=24 ; d20+9=26 ; d100=34 ; d20+9=26 ; d100=43 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 2:25:48 PM
OOC: Mak moves to AD9. Perception +4, Roll 24; Attack 1, Roll 26, Hit?!; 50% Miss, Roll 34, miss. Attack 2, Roll 26, Hit?!, 50% Miss, Roll 43, miss. Argh!

Mak hugged the cavern wall as he moved forward and stepped quietly into the edge of the mist and listened for noises other than from the owlbear skeleton. Mak heard something (I presume) and fired two arrows, but only heard them clatter against the rocks of the cavern.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+8=14 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=10 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 3:59:13 PM
Elyas continues to try to determine if the fog is magical or not. he trusts his companions to keep the enemies at bay and thinks that clearing the fog will do a lot more good than throwing one more attack at this skeleton.

[ooc: rolling the knowledge arcana check(s) to determine what school each aura is from. since i don't know the actual number of auras (GM post just said "a number"), I'll roll a few of them. since i know the location after this round i will only try to determine schools for auras that are not on a party member...]

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=20 ; d6+2=6 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 6:49:47 PM
Angus readies an arrow on his shortbow for any enemy emerging from the fog.

(if necessary 20 to hit, 6 points of damage)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=30 ; 2d4+4=10 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 7:44:59 PM
(Attack=30, Dmg=10)

Tsak moves to AF10 and attacks the skel.

Esmerelda stays put.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (37/47 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | Move = 80 d100=75 ; d100=95 ; d100=85 ; d100=16 ; d100=25 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=10 ; d8+10=12 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+4=8 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 9:40:16 PM
Rolth roars his inspiring song out in a rage as he and Falco take damage from the blows, and he makes a full attack against the beaky skeleton. The first three have some chance of succeeding, while the bite goes astray in the mist. (ignore the last %, I accidentally rolled one extra)

morning star to hit =26, damage/type = 12 B/P
paw to hit = 19, damage/type = 6 B/S
paw to hit = 10, damage/type= 8 B/S
Bite to hit = miss, damage/type = B/S/P

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 1/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/15 rounds used (active)
Spell Slots 1/3 used
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 16/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=8 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 11:15:27 PM
Kiwina moves to AE11/AF12. Using his longspear, he attacks past Tsak, quite ineffectively.

Ooc: I did not specify which spear (long or short) Kiwina drew earlier. He can draw one as he moves, but may have had to drop the other.

-----
Ranger spell: (used)
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), produce flame, CLW
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 25/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d20+10=22 ; d6+2=4 ;
Thursday December 12th, 2019 7:00:32 AM
Falco's overlarge eyes blink at the large skeleton. "Well that is new." He grabs the arrow he cast light on and fires it at the creature. He figures even if he misses they will have more light in the fog. {Hit: 22 | Dam: 4 | Piercing}

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- Detect Evil / XMagic WeaponX / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d100=67 ; d100=53 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d20+6=11 ;
Thursday December 12th, 2019 9:52:42 PM
The fog is lit up from within by Kiwina’s light source she slung in there, making the fog around this large skeleton pretty well lit up.

Mak move into the mist and shoots, but is unsure if his arrows found a foe.
Elyas continues concentrating on his Detect Magic spell. He can sense that the fog is a weak source of conjuration magic. He can sense several sources of magic on the party, but that’s it. He can also sense a sources of Conjuration magic near the skeleton.
Angus readies an arrow to shoot anything threatening coming out of the fog.
Tzak moves forward and attacks the skeleton. His blow lands true in spite of the mist, and the skeletal creature, doing some damage.
Rolth attacks the skeleton, and while his morning star does full damage, his paws are less effective (liontaur paws are slashing weapons.)
Kiwina stabs a spear at the thing, but his attack goes wide.
Falco shoots his glowing arrow at the beast, and while it does provide light it does little to pierce the thick fog.

Rolth manages to kill the thing, causing it to explode in a burst of razor-sharp bone fragments when it dies. Rolth, Mak, Kiwina and Tsak take 2 points of damage, DC 10 Reflex save halves this damage.

As this happens, and another large skeleton clatters forward where the other one stood, and claws ineffectively at Rolth.

(Creatures in the fog have concealment if within 5 feet, so any hits against them have a 20% miss chance. You cannot see beyond 5 feet into the fog.)

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 21 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement. The pink area is fog.)
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Skeleton - AC 13 - Dam 13+5+12+1+3 - dead
Skeleton - AC 13 - Dam 0

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/47 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | Move = 80 d20+7=15 ; d100=81 ; d100=56 ; d100=44 ; d100=78 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+10=13 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+4=8 ;
Thursday December 12th, 2019 10:23:42 PM
Rolth manages to dodge most of the bone bits, taking only 1hp of damage, and Falco takes none via the Shield Other spell. (Reflex = 15, success!) He continues his battle song (inspire courage) as he attacks this latest foe. He has no trouble spotting this one in the fog, at least for now.

morning star to hit =25, damage/type = 13hp B/P
paw to hit = 12, damage/type = miss S
paw to hit = 27, damage/type= 8hp S
Bite to hit = 18, damage/type = 8hp B/S/P

(Good catch re the paws being Slashing, I forgot the liontaur differs from universal. I did NOT adjust the paw damage on this latest attack, because I wasn't sure what penalty applies.)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 2/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/15 rounds used (active)
Spell Slots 1/3 used
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 17/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=28 ; d6+2=7 ;
Thursday December 12th, 2019 10:30:13 PM
Angus moves to AD10 and will shoot at the new skeleton

(28 to hit, 7 points of damage)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=19 ; d20+10=11 ; 2d4+4=11 ;
Thursday December 12th, 2019 11:41:07 PM
(Save vs Reflex=19 Success, Attack=11, Dmg=11)

Tsak ducks as the skel explodes, and his reflexes save him from most of the damage. He realises that he is in Kiwina's way, but with another foe in front of him there's not much he can do about it now. He swings again hoping for the best.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=23 ; d20+6=9 ;
Friday December 13th, 2019 12:08:28 AM
Further back than the others, Kiwina avoids some of the damage (save = 23).

Kiwina tries another attack with the longspear. Once again, he misses. The weapon is meant to be used from a second rank in battle, but apparently not in a cave.

-----
Ranger spell: (used)
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), produce flame, CLW
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 17/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d8+5=10 ;
Friday December 13th, 2019 7:52:43 AM
Falco slides behind Rolth and again calls on the warper-sar to close his wounds. He considers doing the same thing to himself soon.

{CLW Rolth: 10}

_________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- XDetect EvilX / XMagic WeaponX / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (39/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+5=22 ;
Friday December 13th, 2019 8:41:37 AM
OOC: Reflex Save +5, Roll 22, Success! Mak moves to AD8 as a full round action, taking 20 on perception of possible to avoid dead falls. Perception +4

Mak slid his foot forward and eased along the cavern wall and deeper into the fog with his bow up and ready.

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=19 ;
Friday December 13th, 2019 11:46:38 AM
Let me get this fog out of our way Elyas says, having finally determined that it was a magical fog.

he waves his hand in a brushing motion like he is going to wipe away the fog and utters a few arcane words.
[dispel magic targeting the fog. caster level check = 19. DC is the spell's caster level + 11)

[ooc: sorry all, I probably would have been better off just blindly trying to dispel the fog and hoping it was magic, but i thought we would have more than a round before stuff jumped us. once i started i kept going witht he detect magic. probably not worth the 3 rounds...]

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d100=51 ; d100=38 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=19 ; d6+4=8 ; d20=5 ; d20=10 ; d20=20 ; d20=18 ; d4=2 ; d20+6=7 ;
Friday December 13th, 2019 4:07:08 PM
Rolth damages the next skeleton as he sings inspiration to his friends. (Damage reduction 5 against slashing weapons.)
Angus moves up, and both he and Tzak shoot at the thing. They both manage to hit it in the mist, but their arrows is not as effective as they’d hoped (damage reduction of 5 against piercing weapons.)
Mak creeps forward a bit, looking for a trap.
Kiwina attacks, but does not hit.
Falco heals Rolth.
Elyas focuses on the fog and dispels it.

Suddenly, things open up! And it still stinks in here.

Some unnaturally fast zombies charge up to Mak. These things are weird looking. They seem to have humanoid bodies, but instead of arms they have tentacles! Mak is hit once by a zombie tentacle for 8 points of damage. Emboldened by the zombies, the goblins fire arrows at Mak as well. Only one hits, as they are not firing into combat and Mak takes another 2 points of damage.

Far in the back is a large, grey, desicated thing with many tentacles. And behind it is a completely white figure, gesturing in the air. Then a glowing hand darts forth and touches Tsak, but misses him.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 22 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement.)
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Skeleton - AC 13 - Dam 13+3+3+2+6

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=13 ; d6+2=4 ;
Friday December 13th, 2019 6:47:34 PM
Angus shifts targets to the zombie at AE7

(13 to hit, which probably misses, but 4 damage if it hits)

Mak (JamesM) (29/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+9=20 ; d8+12=14 ; d20+9=14 ; d8+12=19 ;
Friday December 13th, 2019 9:06:25 PM
OOC: attack 1, Roll 20, Damage 14; Attack 2, Roll 14, damage 19

Mak took a 5’ step back and then loosed two arrows into the zombie in front of him.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=26 ; 2d4+4=6 ;
Saturday December 14th, 2019 6:25:55 AM
(Attack=26, Dmg=6, OOC: nb Tsak is using his Falchion, not his bow)

Tsak cringes slightly and suppresses a yelp as a large spear comes slicing past his left ear, from behind!

Kiwina, mate, green man is friend!

Focusing his attention back to the skel he slashes again, aiming for the...vitals?

Lets get rid of this thing so we can see if those zombies explode too! Who wants to get slimed?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (46/47 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | Move = 80 d100=33 ; d100=25 ; d100=3 ; d100=37 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+8=24 ; d8+10=15 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=5 ;
Saturday December 14th, 2019 7:10:53 AM
Rolth continues to sing his ragey fight song as he pounds the skeleton. In a calmer state of mind, he might worry more about the enemy necromancer big bad, but as it is, he has enough to worry about. He exults when Elyas brings down the fog, and continues to swing at the skelly.

(Inspire Courage and Rage continue)
(Ignore the % rolls)

morning star to hit = 19, damage/type = 15hp B/P
paw to hit =17 , damage/type = (6 - 5) = 1hp S
paw to hit =22 , damage/type= (5 - 5) = 0hp S
Bite to hit = 24, damage/type = 5hp B/S/P

Total = 21hp after DR

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage 3/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 4/15 rounds used (active)
Spell Slots 1/3 used
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 18/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

(edited to correct current HPs, which did not reflect Falco's healing of Rolth)

CDM Jerry [OOC post]
Saturday December 14th, 2019 11:54:49 AM
Everyone is invited to the retirement party for the

Iron Dragons!

To be held on the Giggling Ghost board!
Starting Monday, December 16
and continuing all week.

Please come help celebrate their incredible journey
from level 1 through level 20.
[June 29, 2009 - December 13, 2019]

There will be stories!
Speeches!
[yes we'll make them do this ::grin::]
Questions and Answers
Free imaginary food!

Feel free to head there now,
but the festivities start on Monday.

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Then starting Saturday, December 21st, our Woldian Slowdown begins along with our
YULETIDE CELEBRATIONS
in the Giggling Ghost.

ACDM Rob is in charge of the festivities in the Giggling Ghost during the Yuletide Slowdown. He will send out an email sometime before the 21st explaining how the Giggling Ghost activities will work.

As a reminder, all requirements to post daily in your Career game are banished until Monday, January 6, 2020. A reminder to begin posting will come out the weekend before to remind you.
During the Yuletide Slowdown:
--no game may be in combat
--no game may advance its story line in any significant way
--posting is allowed, but not required by players or DMs
--all games should be in a relatively safe location where those who desire may roleplay for fun

Everyone who wants to roleplay are encouraged to hang out and post as much as you like in the Giggling Ghost and participate in the activities happening there.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Saturday December 14th, 2019 2:08:03 PM
"Tsak, I know how to fight in a unit," Kiwina says. Nevertheless, he stows his longspear before casting a spell.

With the aid of the spirits, a small flame appears in Kiwina's hand, quickly growing into a torch-like fire. (Produce Flame)

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Ranger spell: (used)
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), (used), CLW
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell
Produce Flame 0/10

Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+8=28 ; 5d6=19 ;
Sunday December 15th, 2019 2:03:15 PM
Once the fog falls, Elyas can see the real threat.

That must be the ghost! we need to get back there!

Taking more of a risk than he normally does, Elyas steps up in the middle of the party. he points a finger at the tentacled monster and what he assumes is the "ghost". a brilliant arc of lightning springs forth, lancing through a zombie, the large creature and the caster in the back.
[casting lightning bolt, path shown on the map. assuming there are still skeletons in the large space, Elyas will cast defensively.
concentration check = 28, SUCCESS

each enemy needs a DC 17 reflex save for half damage. full damage (5d6) = 19

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d6=6 ; d6=4 ; 8d6=26 ; d20+6=14 ;
Monday December 16th, 2019 1:35:48 AM
Angus shoots at one of the tentacled zombies, but barely misses.
Mak sinks two arrows at the zombie in front of him, and the thing shudders as it drops to the ground.
Tzak hits the big skeleton, though he does little damage against the bony thing.
Rolth keeps up his song as he hits the skeleton, causing it to explode in a shower of bone fragments!
Kiwina stowes his spear, and casts Produce Flame as a delicate flame dances on the palm of his hand.
Elyas says, ”That must be the ghost! we need to get back there!” Then he casts a Lightning Bolt at the thing.
Falco casts some sort of healing on himself. (Sorry I got a bit ahead of you in this post. Go ahead and heal Falco as you alluded to for this turn, and then post your regular turn as well.)

When the skeleton explodes Rolth, Mak, Kiwina, Tsak, Angus, and Elyas take 10 points of damage. A DC 10 Reflex save halves this damage. The zombie also takes damage, bone fragments now embedded in the left side of his head.

Elyas’ bolt of lightning crackles through the air, illuminating the far cave area in a flash of light. It lances through the remaining zombie, killing it. Strangely, the grey, pulpy octopus-thing is unaffected. The white figure beyond it is affected, and his lip curls up in a snarl as burn marks appear on his chest, and patches of clothing and diseased skin are burned away. It barks at the octopus thing to move, and steps forward casting a spell. A Lightning Bolt streaks from the thing’s finger back toward Elyas’. Elyas, Tsak, Kiwina, Rolth and Falco all take 26 damage (DC 19 reflex save for half.)

A glowing hand floats in the air nearby.

It says with a snarl, ”We do not need to fight this fight. Join me. Serve the one I serve, now as trusted allies or later as thralls. You will all serve eventually - how you do so is up to you.”

The goblins you see do not attack, though they are on guard. They seem a little intimidated, what with dueling lightning bolts lancing back and forth through the cavern.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 23 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement.)
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Skeleton - AC 13 - Dam 27+1+15 - dead
Undead Octopus - Dam 0
White Figure - Dam 19

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 13/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d8+5=9 ; d20+8=27 ;
Monday December 16th, 2019 8:14:59 AM
As the battle rages Falco uses another bit of his power to heal himself as he is sure Rolth will share more damage with him soon.

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True to his thought Rolth again took some damage. Stuck behind the large bodies and only having a bow there is little Falco can do against the skeletons his eyes widen as the bolt of lighting flies. He manages to avoid part of the blast {Reflex 27} but...... [i] {Waiting on two saves from Rolth to see if I am just unconcious or dead from the Shield Other.}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- XDetect EvilX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (24/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+5=12 ; d20+10=16 ; d8+13=15 ; d8+10=14 ; d20+10=23 ;
Monday December 16th, 2019 8:51:24 AM
OOC: Reflex Save DC 10, Roll 12. Success! Mak moves to AE8. Attack 1, Roll 16, Damage 15; Attack 2, Roll 23, Damage 14. Those last two rolls above are in the wrong order.

Bone shards flew everywhere with the destruction of the skeleton as Mak ducked and rolled to avoid the bone fragments. At the same time there were two flashes of lightning and in the wake of those two attacks Mak was shocked that this ghost creature had so injured his friend Elyas. Mak gathered himself and stepped in front of Elyas and raised his bow. He fired two arrows at the ghostly figure. Mak's eyes lost track of the first arrow, but the second appeared to strike the necromancer.

Mak was hurting as he'd been hit by the goblins archers and twice now by the shards of exploding skeleton bones. Retreat though wasn't an option as he faced off against the ghost creature and hoped it didn't have another of those lightning bolts.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) -1/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=10 ; d20+7=16 ;
Monday December 16th, 2019 11:13:34 AM
(Save vs reflex for exploding skel=10 fail?, save vs reflex for lightning=16 fail. Total dmg=36)

Tsak's world becomes pain as the bone shards and then lightning explode all around and then through him.
He reaches into his pack and grabs a 'lesser anything' potion, intending to heal himself (racial ability orc ferocity to perform an action), but before he can get it to his lips he loses consciousness and falls to the ground...

Elyas (Ben A.) (26/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=15 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+6=10 ; 4d6+1=16 ;
Monday December 16th, 2019 3:29:27 PM
Elyas jumps back as shards of bone and return fire of another lightning bolt fly his way. with a little bit of unreasonable luck he manages to avoid the full brunt of both attacks!
[reflex vs bone shards = 15, success. reflex vs lightning = 10. failed. reroll with 1 hero point = 21, success! total of 18 damage]

Elyas flings a hand out towards the large tentacle monster, a ray of fire spouting from his palm, but misses the other magic user (10 vs touch AC? 16 fire damage if it does hit)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/47 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | Move = 80 d20+6=23 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+13=16 ;
Monday December 16th, 2019 6:55:22 PM
Rolths whirls away from the bone fragments and miraculously ducks the lightning bolt, emerging only partly scathed! (reflex saves = 23,20 both successes!) He takes only 3 hp from the shards and 7hp from the lightning (with 2hp from shards and 6 hp from lightning passing to Falco.) He looks over his shoulder at Falco, who seems to be singed but blessedly not dead. That Warper-Sar is made of tough stuff!

Mind at ease, Rolth swings his focus back to our foes, and advances to a better position, shouting at the goblins and shooing them away. "Get back, do not fight for this foul ghost and we will slay it and release you from bondage to it. Or join it in death, your choice!"

Intimidate = 16 vs the goblins, trying to take advantage of their hesitation to join this fight.

Kiwina (Steve M) 30/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=16 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+5=7 ;
Monday December 16th, 2019 7:46:16 PM
Kiwina dodges bone fragments, but doesn't see the lightning bolt coming until it's too late. He responds by throwing his ball of fire at the white figure. His aim, however, is off from the recent ducking and frying (hits AC:07). All in all, not his finest round.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=17 ; d8+1=4 ;
Monday December 16th, 2019 9:20:45 PM
(Reflex Save = 17, uses Evasion and takes no damage from the bone fragments)

Angus (AD10) moves over to Tsak (AF10) grabs him by the collar and drags him back to where started (AD10) using his full movement.

If Angus has time, he will take one of the Potions of Light Healing from his own pouch and pore it down Tsak's throat. (4 hp of healing)

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20+8=14 ;
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 12:43:52 AM
Mak steps out and sinks an arrow into the white figure. His other attack misses. Whatever it is, it bleeds when pierced by the arrow.
Rolth nimbly dodges the exploding skeleton and the lightning! The Shield spell on him helps, though it passes along 8 points of damage to Falco. He moves up and glares at the goblins, threatening them with death if they continue their fight.
Falco, having healed himself last turn, dodges the lightning and avoids the worst of it. At the same time he feels the sting of the damage Rolth avoids.
Tzak manages to avoid some of the damage from the exploding skeleton, but is not as lucky with the lightning. Still the damage is not enough to put the half-orc down (31 damage instead of 35, as he made that first save.) Thanks to his magical backpack, he finds a potion and drinks it. (Go ahead and roll the healing from the potion.)
Elyas fires a ray of fire at the undead octopus, but the bloated thing is a bit quicker than it looks and the ray goes wide.
Kiwina throws his ball of fire at the white figure. While it misses, the creature
Angus moves over to Tsak and pulls him back out of the way (if Tsak goes willingly.)

The white figure looks at the arrow sticking out of its shoulder, and he snarls, ”Very well. You’ll serve as thralls!” And with that, he focuses on the biggest threat right now and the glowing hand to touches Mak. Mak needs to make a DC 20 Fort save or be paralyzed.

The goblins look at Rolth, and then glance in the direction of the larger cavern, perhaps looking to see if the white figure is watching. They withdraw to the back of the cave, away from Rolth, but they do not attack. They nervously keep their bows at the ready as they yell a little too loudly in goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {
“Ooo, take that. And that. And that, you horrible taur!”
“Yeah, see how you like that!”
“Ghost is gonna kill you.”
“Ghost is strooong. He’s a strong ghost.”
“And take that!”}

From over near Esmerelda, there is a shriek and a voice in goblin says Highlight to display spoiler: {
“Aw crap! There’s a lion. Run!”}

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 24 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement.)
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Undead Octopus - Dam 0
White Figure - Dam 19+14

Elyas (Ben A.) (26/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 5:06:49 AM
Elyas realizes he isn't going to win this magic duel alone and bolsters his allies instead, casting haste. He then steps back close to Falco. (haste will affect rolth, kiwina, tsak, mak, and Angus)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/47 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 18) | Move = 80+ d20+14=20 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=20 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=13 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+7=8 ; d4+7=11 ;
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 6:56:16 AM
Rolth, feeling extra spritely from the haste, charges the big tentacled creature, but will let any ally who might want to dare to run through the gap first (to get at the ghost) go right ahead. He continues to sing his inspiring song as well.

morning star to hit = 20, damage/type = 13 B/P
morning star to hit = 23, damage/type = 13 B/P
paw to hit = 29, damage/type = 5 S
paw to hit = 20, damage/type= 7 S
Bite to hit = 24, damage/type = 8 B/S/P
Rake to hit = 18, damage = 8 S
Rake to hit = 20, damage = 11 S

Effect Tracking:
Charging
Haste 1/5 rounds used +1 to hit, AC & reflex saves
Inspire Courage 5/8 rounds used (active)
Rage 6/15 rounds used (active)
Spell Slots 1/3 used
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 20/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Kiwina (Steve M) 30/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d8+1=5 ;
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 7:01:13 AM
Kiwina casts a cure light wounds on Falco (heals 5 points). He watches anxiously to see if it is enough to restore Falco to action.

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Ranger spell: (used)
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), (used), (used)
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=25 ; d6+2=8 ;
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 7:21:41 AM
Angus holds back his potion as he notices Tsak isn't as hurt as he originally thought.

Angus moves to AD7 and shoots at the Octocrawler with his magical shortbow

(25 to hit, 8 pts of damage)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 10/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 2d6=5 ;
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 8:37:18 AM
He winces in pain as more damage is dealt to Rolth but Falco stays where he is but sees the battle is moved further off. He makes sure that Rolth is just in range as he asks the Warper-sar to channel energy though him once more. {Channel: 5}

{Trying to get Rolth and anyone else to the south of him.}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- XDetect EvilX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (24/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+5=12 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+12=18 ; d8+7=8 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=14 ; d8+13=14 ;
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 11:35:48 AM
OOC: Fort Save DC20, Roll 12... burning one hero point..Roll 22! Success! With the Haste, Mak gets three attacks, the first is +12 to hit, the other two normally at +10. Attack 1 Roll 18, Damage 8; Attack 2 Roll 13, Miss; Attack 3, Roll 30 (Threat-Confirming Crit, Roll 14), Normal Damage 14 hp.

Mak limbs stiffened and he fought against the paralysis as he called upon his innermost reserves to keep moving. With a herculean effort of strength Mak broke the paralysis and brought his bow up to fire at the ghost thing. With the inspired song of Rolth and the magic of his friend behind him, he loosed three arrows. The last in the lot hit dangerously close to a vital spot, but Mak could see the man or whatever it was had twisted at the last instant to avoid the fatal blow.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d8=6 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+11=13 ; 2d4+4=12 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=22 ; 2d4+4=8 ; d20=7 ; d4=3 ; d20=10 ; d2=2 ; d20=6 ; d2=2 ;
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 8:38:31 PM
(Heal potion=8, Intimidate=17, T-Attack 1=13, T-Dmg 1=12, T-Attack 2=31, no crit, T-Dmg 2=8, )

'Crikey!' thinks Tsak, they must have some kind of new fangled drama magic. They really got me over-acting. We'll have to watch Rolth to make sure he doesn't start monologuing. Maybe this base really is built on a volcano?

He skulls the healing draft with a slight grimace (why do they always taste like licorice?) and then charges off to help Esmerelda with a feral cry of rage building to a crescendo as he moves to stand beside his furry friend (Move to AB14).

Esmerelda jumps back with a hiss and a snarl (move AA15).

They both ready attacks for anything that might come their way...
(Tsak: Attack1=13, Dmg=12, Attack 2 [hasted] =31, Dmg=8, Esmerelda Bite Attack=7, Dmg=3, Claw1=10, Dmg2, Claw2=6, Dmg=2)

(OOC Thank you Mr DM Sir, I wasn't sure about the saving throw and thought I should play worst cast scenario and we could fix it from there as needed?)

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 1:00:33 AM
Elyas takes the initiative to cast Haste.
Rolth charges the undead octopus. This bloated creature has a tough, rubbery skin and Rolth hits 3 times for 8, 0 and 3 damage. (This weird thing has AC 22 and DR5/Magic and Slashing, so I subtracted 5 from each of the three hits.)
Angus shoots the rubbery thing for 3 damage.
Kiwina heals Falco.
Mak heroically shakes off the ghoulish paralysis, and fires at the white figure. He sinks another arrow into the creature. It winces in pain.
Falco channels energy to heal his friends. (In the future, be sure to roll each d6 individually because you can re-roll 1’s.)
Tzak has another personality emerge, and he begins ranting about volcanoes and licorice as he rushes to defend his cat. He doesn’t see any goblins, but he does hear something scrambling up the rock pile down the hall from him.

The white figure’s eyes narrow, it’s voice filled with hatred. He has a burn mark across his chest and two arrows are sticking out of him. The red blood from the arrows is bright against his white skin and clothing. ”You fools. A time is coming, indeed it has come, when the Wold will be remade. Only the strongest will be tested and survive. Life will be as meaningless and as meaningful as death, and there will be little difference between the two. I hope to one day see you beg for release.”

Then he steps to the bloated undead octopus, intones the words of a spell, and the two creatures vanish.

The goblins have retreated as they jabber loudly. If you speak goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {
“Gaaa, take that you rotten invaders.”
“Yeah, die, die, die!!”
“Your doom is at hand.”
...
“Hey! Hey, where’d tentacle bag go?”
“Yeah, it just distappeared.”
“How’d they make it go away?”
“Did they make Ghost go acway too?”
“Hey Ghost - you there? Cause we’re still killen’ ‘em!”}

And it still stinks like death in here.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 25 tab.

(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement.)
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Undead Octopus - Dam 8+3
White Figure - Dam 33+14

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/47 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Move = 80+ d20+13=31 ;
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 6:38:18 AM
Rolth looks in dismay at his nearly useless weapons and paws. I really need to go shopping..."

Rounding on the jabbering goblins, he roars, "Do I look like I speak goblin? Speak common! The ghost and his pet have fled, leaving you here on your own. Tell us, where did he likely go? And who did he serve? What else did he say about this time of change that is coming in the Wold?"

Intimidate = 31

(inspire courage ends, but rage continues, at least long enough to tell whether they are planning to attack us)

Effect Tracking:
Haste 2/5 rounds used +1 to hit, AC & reflex saves
Inspire Courage 5/8 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 7/15 rounds used (active)
Spell Slots 1/3 used
Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved
Expeditious Retreat 21/50 rounds used
Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=14 ; d6+2=6 ;
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 7:04:54 AM
You know, when the annoying little friend of the neighborhood bully suddenly finds himself all alone, these goblins just realized their protector is gone.

Angus moves to AF7 and shoots at the goblin at AF2.

(14 to hit, 6 points of damage if it hits)

Kiwina (Steve M) 35/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=19 ;
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 7:06:57 AM
Kiwina has no idea what spell the "ghost" used, so he doesn't know if it moved away or turned invisible. Or if they moved, how far. He remains on guard for any sign of the two. (Perception = 19)

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Ranger spell: (used)
Druid spells: flare, light, virtue; obscuring mist (d), (used), (used)
Aumakua have 1x ranger spell

Mak (JamesM) (29/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+12=32 ; d20+11=12 ;
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 8:43:44 AM
OOC: Perception +4 +8 Luck Bonus (Hero Point) = +12, Roll 32. ha! That's a natural 20 with all his bonus', what luck! Attack +11, Roll 12, Miss. Will continue to try to follow an invisible foe if detected and point him out to the others.

Mak narrowed his eyes and looked at the ground carefully to see if he could find any trace of an invisible foe making it's way through the cavern. The warrior kept his bow up and ready to fire.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 19/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d6=3 ; d20=6 ;
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 11:08:31 AM
Falco, still quite wounded, moves up to get most of the group in his final channel of the day. With that he feels a good deal better then he had and speaks quietly to the Petals.

"I have one spell left for the day so we need to be careful."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- XDetect EvilX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (26/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+8=10 ;
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 1:23:32 PM
be careful, that thing could still be around! I don't know if he went invisible or teleported out. keep your weapons ready
spellcraft to ID the spell = 10... fail.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 9:23:27 PM
Tsak and Esmerelda move to ae13 and af13 continuing to look out for attack from behind.

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins
Thursday December 19th, 2019 12:18:25 AM
The white figure and that undead octopus have vanished from sight.

Rolth fixes the goblins with his most intimidating gaze as he roars, "Do I look like I speak goblin? Speak common! The ghost and his pet have fled, leaving you here on your own. Tell us, where did he likely go? And who did he serve? What else did he say about this time of change that is coming in the Wold?"
Angus moves around the corner to the larger room and shoots a distant goblin in the throat. It clutches briefly at the arrow as it dies.
Elyas warns the others that the two vanished figures may still be there but invisible.
Kiwina Mak and look for any telltale signs that the two may be there but invisible, but as far as they can tell they are gone.
Falco channels energy to heal everyone. (How much healing is done?)
Tzak and Esmerelda take up a guarding position

The goblins nearest Rolth stand at the wall frozen in fear, their bows held in their trembling hands. One of them wets himself. In goblin one of them says, Highlight to display spoiler: {”ooh we’re gonna die we’re gonna die we’re gonna die…”}

One of them eventually replies in common, ”I...I can sp-sp-sp-speak common. Is...is ghost really gone?” Assuming you tell him yes, he relaxes a bit as he continues,

”Where’d he go? Beats me. I’m just glad he’s gone. Ugh. That guys was gross. He paid us for any bodies and their stuff we brought back. An stinkly tentacle bag was bad too.

“Who’d he serve? I dunno, but he was always talkin’ about sumpin coming, sumpin big, an that he’d be impotant an all. An he said it would be terrifying and glorious and the seas would boil and the Wold would tremble before it. Pfffft. He said he seen visions. An tentacles. But he was doing bad stuff.”

It smells really bad in here. As you explore the cave, the goblins offer no more resistance. The scene is grizzly to say the least. You find a few human and minotaur bodies, and a couple have their arms removed and tentacles sewn on in their place, which would explain those two zombies you killed. There are rotting things, some parts of fish and octopus in various states of decay.

There are piles of clothing and debris, and a few sacks at such.

The goblin who spoke up before says, ”Um, can we go?”

Gadin’s voice from the entrance to this place echos faintly, ”Hey. Hey, are you guys OK? It … smells bad in there.”

Kiwina (Steve M) 35/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday December 19th, 2019 6:54:19 AM
Kiwina takes a break from exploring to finfd Gadin and fill him in on what's been found so far. Since they don't know where the "ghost" has gone, he suggests Gadin would be better off with the remainder of the group than alone outside where they can't see if anything happens to him. As for the bodies, he supposes some sort of last rites would be caled for.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/47 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Move = 80+ d20+10=21 ;
Thursday December 19th, 2019 7:02:30 AM
At the goblin's question about being let go, Rolth looks around at his fellows. He's inclined to take their weapons and let them go with a stern warning, but doesn't want to assume everyone will agree. If Angus continues his killing spree, Rolth will join in to finish them off. They did commit acts of banditry, after all, and he only promised to free them from the ghost, not set them free!

He does also wonder what was scuttling through the collapsed tunnel.

Perception = 21

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday December 19th, 2019 8:06:17 AM
Tsak relaxes a little, but doesn't put his falchion away.

I don't know about you lot, but I could use a bath, and a nice meal, and maybe a cooling ale. We've chased away the big baddies, and I don't feel the best use of the Eight Petaled Rose is to chase goblins around. Lets head back to Castle Violet.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 19/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d20+9=18 ;
Thursday December 19th, 2019 8:14:12 AM
As the Petals move though Falco casts detect magic anyplace that there could be something of use buried and looks carefully for anything of value. {Perception: 18} Even though much of his injuries have been healed the process is exausting and Falco just wants to relax. Regarding the goblins he simply shrugs.

"Let them go. There are always goblins a few more or less will make little difference in the end." to the goblins "Stay out of trouble and try and make others better ok? Your being spared."

A bath, rest and a beer sound like the best things Falco can think of.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- XDetect EvilX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (29/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+4=20 ;
Thursday December 19th, 2019 9:15:23 AM
Tsak had a really good point, Mak thought. A cooling ale, yes that would be the perfect thing to end this day. Before he could congratulate the warrior he saw Falco moving about and waving his feathers and displaying his symbol gratuitously as he walked about the area.

Mak decided to walk along with him in case something was still moving in the cavern. Each time Falco paused Mak would roll the body or object over to look underneath it. He also prodded the sacks with his bow to see if anything interesting might be in them.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 20

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday December 19th, 2019 8:03:56 PM
Angus lowers his bow.

I'm no evil dead mage dude, but if we burn these bodies, would it make it harder for him to use them to build more abominations?

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins
Friday December 20th, 2019 1:38:08 AM
Kiwina goes and find Gadin and encourages him to join the rest in the cave.
Rolth considers letting the goblins go. (The scurrying sound he heard was the two goblins that tried to escape over the pile of rock blocking the small passageway. At least until they encountered Esmerelda and turned back. One of them was later shot by Angus.)
Falco thinks the goblins should be let go. He casts detect magic and searches the area with the help of Mak.
Tzak votes for a beer and a bath, and suggests heading to Castle Violet. Others seem to agree.
Angus suggests burning the dead bodies.

Gadin says, ”Ugh. Who knew a goblin hole would smell this bad.

The goblins respond (after some translation), ”Hey, don’t blame us. It was Ghost that kept all this dead stuff in here. That’s the stink.”

This place is really creepy, given the various states of the dead creatures here, some of which have been joined (sewn) here and there with different aquatic things. They lay on a few crudely built wooden work tables. As you search, your detect magic picks up a forgotten pouch that contains a small black statuette of a horse and a silver medallion in the shape of a beetle. Also, one of the corpses wears a pair of old boots and a belt that detect as magic.

In a work area near the wall you find three flasks of some oily substance that detects as magic.

As you search the area, you find a small cache of onyx gems of various sizes. The DM will spare you a complicated breakdown of various sizes and just note that the total value of the gems is 2,300 gp.

[Good job choosing to go after the goblins and eliminate a nefarious threat in the area. Everyone gets ONE HERO POINT for this good deed. Also, with the end of this adventure, everyone advances to 6th level. Note that in the future, we will give out XP at various points, so you’ll need to keep good track of your XP to advance.)

Where to now?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (38/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=14 ;
Friday December 20th, 2019 6:55:45 AM
Rolth is all for collecting the loot, burning the bodies and parts in a great pyre, letting the goblins go (weaponless), and heading back to town to report to the Duke. It will be a good chance to recover and get some new gear as well. He will aid Falco along the way as we attempt to discern the properties of the magic items.

Perception = 14

Kiwina (Steve M) 35/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=18
Friday December 20th, 2019 10:08:20 AM
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's plan, except that he thinks someone should stand guard while the group is in this area in case the ghost has a "We really need to make this cave less suitable -- either as a hideout or for his particular experiments. The authorities will probably investigate once, but they might not be able to do so repeatedly."

Before the group leaves, Kiwina walks as much of the cave system as he fits into, looking for anything that may have been missed (perception = 18).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel 0/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +9 d20+8=10 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=23 ;
Friday December 20th, 2019 10:17:43 AM
Falco steels himself and digs the various items out of the piles of unpleasantness. Statue, belt, boots, medallion and flasks retrieved he gives them a once over.

{Spellcrafts: Statue 10 | Belt 16 | Boots 24 | Medallion 25 | Flasks 23}

"Looks like not only did we do the right thing but I found some interesting items in the plies. I think I have an idea on most but someone may need to look at this statue."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X
1st- XDetect EvilX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday December 20th, 2019 11:20:59 AM
Mak offered to hold each item as Falco finished with it as he took the time to carefully wipe each of them clean before setting them aside to be packed up.

"What did you find out?" Mak asked, curious what these items had that peaked the little birds interest so.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday December 20th, 2019 8:20:58 PM
Tsak helps haul the various bodies and body parts into a pile for burning. After that he and Esmerelda will stand guard as the petals go about their business in the cave.

Walking back to town he decides to buy a bar of soap for himself and a brush fo Esmerelda when he gets a chance.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (47/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+5=8 ; d20+5=6 ;
Friday December 20th, 2019 8:39:36 PM
Rolth takes a look at the magic horse statue and belt, hoping to help out Falco, but only frowns in frustration when he gets nothing at all of benefit.

Spellcraft = 8,6

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+8=28 ;
Friday December 20th, 2019 9:40:49 PM
"those boots might be interesting" thinks Angus

Angus keeps a look out as the others search

(perception = 28, Natural 20)

Elyas (Ben A.) (26/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+11=13 ; d20+11=14 ;
Friday December 20th, 2019 9:44:57 PM
Elyas takes a look at the magical items that Falco is less sure about. but apparently the long hours have taken a toll on the wizard...

13 and a 14 for the statue and belt. that's a 2 and a 3 on the dice...

We should gather what we can and leave shortly. what would you suggest we do to make it less usable, Kiwina? I don't think I have any spells strong enough to collapse these tunnels. maybe the duke can send a team of workers out to dig it out a bit?

DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins
Monday December 23rd, 2019 5:34:09 PM
The Petals, with the reluctant help of the goblins there, move the bodies and body parts out of the cave into a pile and burn them. It’s a nasty business. They allow the goblins to leave under penalty of death should they commit any crimes. The goblins readily agree to these terms and leave quickly.

The cave area is searched, and there is nothing more to be found. This Ghost person has a sleeping area there amidst the work tables.

As you move the bodies, Perception DC 15 to notice Highlight to display spoiler: { there may have been some items here that have been taken. For instance some fingers are damaged or missing, suggesting that rings may have been removed after they died. Also, there is a conspicuous lack of coinage here, though there are some empty pouches. You also find a couple empty scroll cases.}

After a rest, you set out the next day for Castle Violet. Gadin is with you, and you reach the place without incident only to find that Duke Purple is away for a few days. As you were on a task for the Duke, they will arrange for accommodations at a nearby inn at the Duke’s expense.

This gives you time to examine the magic items you’ve found, and between Elays, Falco and perhaps Rolth you are able to identify them. You have:
An Obsidian Horse
A Scarab of Protection
Boots of Striding and Springing
Belt of Physical Might (Constitution +2, Dexterity +2)
Two Unguents of Timelessness

And as previously noted, you also have 2,300 go in only gems.

With the Woldian Slowdown, your DM will check back here every few days, so no player posting is required, but is certainly welcome and a good chance for the players to discuss among themselves. Be sure to get yourselves leveled up to 6th level.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (47/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=24 ;
Monday December 23rd, 2019 10:04:06 PM
Perception = 24

"huh, it looks like these bodies have been looted pretty thoroughly, what with the missing ring fingers, empty scroll cases, and the like. Nothing to do for it now, though. Back to the city!"

Once in town, Rolth wants to visit the Catacombs to sell and buy, once we decide what to do with all this loot. He thinks that the obsidian steed is too dangerous for heroes like us, we’ll just end up in the lower planes with no way to get back. He wants to sell it, but welcomes others’ thoughts. Does anyone want to claim any of the other items, or things already on our loot list? Rolth will soon make a trip to the Catacombs to buy and sell, so he asks the Petals to please weigh in.

That accomplished, Rolth will complete his WLA training II, and relax a bit before our next bite of adventure comes along. Way to go Petals!

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday December 26th, 2019 9:43:21 PM
Angus would love that belt. He feels it would really help him do what he does best.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday December 31st, 2019 4:44:28 PM
Rolth comes back from the Catacombs with a huge sack of gold, and is ready to hand out portions once folks indicate how much they need. There is a total of 41,420gp, but he can't remember how the Petals agreed to divide up treasure. "Do we count or partially count the value of found and claimed permanent magic items when dividing the spoils?

Kiwina (Steve M) 35/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday December 31st, 2019 7:51:06 PM
"We've never counted them," Kiwina says. "Of course, you might think we lost out when Sable and Gothruk took some good stuff with them. But we've never been shy about using items to help each other."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Wednesday January 1st, 2020 9:14:55 PM
"That sounds good to me, Kiwina. What do the rest of you think, especially you newer folk.?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday January 2nd, 2020 10:22:11 PM
Tsak has no issue with the distribution of goods.

He helps Rolth unload all the gold from the poor mule that carts it back from the catacombs. He's staggered, literally, by the group's wealth. He never dreamed he would see this much money. At one stage when no-one is looking he tries biting one of the gold coins, just to make sure it's real.

(OOC I'm assuming we are rested and returned to full HP. Also, found I had made some errors in calculating HP previously which is why it has risen significantly. Hopefully got it right now. Still getting my head around magic and Esmerelda...)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Friday January 3rd, 2020 9:58:14 PM
Rolth takes his share of the gold and heads into town to complete his WLA Guardian training, and to do some shopping in the Catacombs. He welcomes company from any who would like to go along to either destination.

Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday January 4th, 2020 8:21:37 AM
Angus happily takes his share of the gold and goes into town with Rolth.

Kiwina (Steve M) 35/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Saturday January 4th, 2020 4:35:10 PM
Kiwina agrees that both the WLA and the Catacombs are needed stops. "Say, Mak, if you've campaigned around the Wold, you must've heard of some of the adventurer's fraternities. Some of them seem like an aristocratic thing."

He also wants to make whatever reports need to be made about the murders in Greenfell and the "ghost" they fought on the way back, and check in with Ramsey.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Sunday January 5th, 2020 8:10:04 PM
Rolth returns from the Catacombs with his morningstar looking extra spiffy, an interesting amulet, and a dashing cloak. And about 50 pounds of gold lighter! And the gleam of WLA wisdom in his eye twinkles to the tune of another 25 pounds of gold that he had been saving up for this moment.

"They promoted me to Guardian!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Monday January 6th, 2020 7:25:40 AM
After some discussion Falco slips on his new boots, thankful for the little boost of speed they will bring. It's been hard to keep up with everyone. To be honest he is also excited for the gold that will come.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events.
Monday January 6th, 2020 7:25:22 PM
After the few days of rest and respite a messenger comes to your door.

"The Duke will see you now, however I should warn you, he's not in the best of moods. When you're ready, make your way to his keep and you will be sent to his chambers as long as you present this."

He hands one of you a letter sealed with the Duke's Seal.

"This is the invitation to a private audience. Good luck."

Do you have any last minute preparations to do before you head to see the Duke?

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday January 6th, 2020 8:01:01 PM
Angus washes up as best he can, wearing his unused and clean change of clothes. He pulls his tunic down to make sure it covers his new belt (no need for anyone to see it)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=21 ;
Monday January 6th, 2020 8:57:23 PM
Rolth will use prestidigitation to clean up himself and his gear, put on his red suit, comb out his mane, and set his cap at a jaunty angle. He'll double check that his lute is tuned up, in case his skills are called for when we call upon the Duke.

He looks at the sealed letter and tries to remember whether one is supposed to open the letter in advance or present it upon arrival.

(Knowledge local = 21)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday January 6th, 2020 9:01:58 PM
Tsak spends time cleaning and polishing his armour.
He also has his clothes washed and mended where necessary whilst in town.

After this he invites Mak to take a tour of the alehouses, it would be a shame to leave not knowing which is best!
As he investigates he finds a baths that offer medicinal body rubs to soothe aching muscles.
After an hour of this he comes out feeling pummelled, but blissful and relaxed.

When the messenger arrives he feels as ready as he will ever be.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday January 6th, 2020 9:26:36 PM
Kiwina uses the days before the message comes to heal, train at the WLA, and place an order in the Catacombs. Until the order comes, he travels without armor or his usual weapons, but he does carry a wooden rod.

For the meeting with the Duke, he cleans up and dresses in a well-maintained but not a fancy outfit.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 7:51:22 AM
Suprised by the invitation Falco makes a mental list of what he needs to do. Really it comes down to a little shopping before the meeting with the Duke. Still the invitation has him concerned and he shares his misgivings with the Petals.

"Our dealings with the Horned Skull did not go well. I wonder if that is the source of his mood? We should be prepared for some fallout I think."

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 11:09:38 AM
It has been a few days, I am sure that word of the results of our "assistance" have gotten back to the Duke by now. Hopefully we can salvage our relationship with the Duke, I'm sure we will need those connections later

Elyas will as usual let the more diplomatic folk take the lead on speaking unless he needs to give input

DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part II
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 4:06:38 PM
((Rolth knows to keep the letter an present it to the guards, who will take you to the Duke once you present the letter))

You head over to the Duke's keep, scrubbing up as best you can (for the most part). As you arrive you are greeted by guards, in their normal uniform, and are stopped by one at the gate.

"Invitation?" he asks gruffly, and you hand over the letter, which he takes, and opens. After reading it through quickly he gives a whistle.

"Oh boy. This should be fun for you. Follow me."

He leads you through the keep until you come to the grand audience chamber, it is currently empty, save for a couple of guards who are apparently here to protect the Duke.

"Wait here until the Duke comes to speak to you."

Duke Purple (Cayzle)
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 5:26:04 PM
You stand in the grand audience hall, which is also the feasting hall that some of you have seen before. The marvelous dome of glass windows is overhead, but the many tables have been all placed against the walls, benches under them, and the floor under the dome is marble with purple veins, swept clean, empty.

The ducal chair is in its usual spot at the head of the chamber, flanked by the guards who were there when you entered. They stand at attention, minotaurs clad in plate with helms closed. You wait ... a minute ... ten ... thirty.

The Purple Duke enters from a small entry behind his chair. He is as you recall him, those who have met him. He is big, resplendent in his velvet robes, clearly a man who enjoys the pleasures of life, with obvious laugh lines around his eyes.

He is not laughing.

He sits and waves you closer.

"Boys, boys," he growls. "A fine bottle of sour wine you've opened for me. Tell me, eight-petaled rose, the story of what went down in Greenfell. I know you investigated these murders, found the criminal, and killed him. The brother of the local constable, and now a martyr for the Horned Society to rally around. How did you get into this fix?"

Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 5:49:20 PM
OOC: Missed the first post. Can’t seem to schedule my illnesses better.

Mak had only limited contact with this level of nobility and no experience with the man personally, so he stood in the back and waited on the senior members of the group to speak. While he did so his eyes wandered about the room and tried to fix on anything that wasn’t the imposing duke before him.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 9:18:11 PM
Sir, you are well informed and what you say is correct. We started on the back foot when our contact, Yesia, was murdered before we arrived. From that point we were unable to make a break thru with the Minotaurs who are deeply distrustful, particularly concerning their fractious relationship with the Liontaurs. Thus we tried to keep things simple and deal only with the problem of the murder, but unfortunately the person responsible would not submit to your justice and chose suicide by attacking us ferociously whilst inciting others to do the same. A societal change is required at Grenfell. It will not happen quickly and is probably better achieved with a more subtle approach.

Having used up every word he knows and then some, Tsak lapses into silence.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=31 ;
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 10:12:04 PM
"My Lord, it is as my good companion Tsak has said. We had hoped to minimize the killing, but in the end failed to do so. I confess that it was quite intimidating to be confronted by more than twice our number, and all of them minotaurs! When they charged us, they almost succeeding in taking down Kiwina and myself in the initial assault, which as you perceive would have left the less rugged of the Petals to face their fury unprotected. I deeply regret that I failed to stick to the plan at that point, and struck down their leader. It is my fondest hope that the taurs be brought closer together, and yet in this I have failed myself, you, and all taurs. I hope that there is some way that I, and we, can undo some of this harm, and get all of our peoples back onto the right footing. May Domi make it so. Do you have any wisdom to impart, that we might learn from our mistakes? And moreover, any opportunity to make up for our quest going awry?"

Diplomacy = 31

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 12:45:43 AM
Kiwina lets the others answer first. He recalls facing off against three minotaurs in the fight, and probably would not have survived if Rasheel had been able to urge his syncophants on after the initial skirmish. Still, their plan had been to take Rasheel alive, and the Duke was left with the consequences of their failure. Worse, they had broken a promise to Ranter, and he had treated them decently.

When the others have spoken, Kiwina adds, quietly but firmly, "We are sorry that Rasheel may be a martyr now, because it may make your position more difficult and because his death pains his brother. But recognize that he claimed not to fall under your authority and expected to continue to get away with murder because of his relationship with his brother. Our actions were unfortunate, but not unwarranted."

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 11:11:02 AM
Elyas stays silent unless specifically called on by either the Duke or his own Captain. he thinks about what he could say, but nothing seems to make the situation sound any better. he still blames himself in large part for what happened. if he hadn't been so jumpy to try to control the battlefield with his web spell, maybe the fight wouldn't have broken out so quickly and so violently. he can still clearly see the image of the very dead Rasheel hanging limp in a sheet of magical web...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 12:18:22 PM
The explinations are good and Falco has little to add. He simply nods and does his best to look solemn which is not easy with fairly fixed avian features.

DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part III
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 5:11:46 PM
The hall itself remains silent for just long enough to be awkward. The silence itself is deafening so much so that the guards glance at one another uncertainly as the Duke weighs your words in his mind.

Duke Purple (Cayzle) d20+26=43 ;
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 5:45:19 PM

Duke Purple listens and ponders.

"That meshes with what I heard, close enough. And gods know I've been in battle situations where things don't go according to plan." He nods to Kiwina and Rolth, and any others in whom he senses remorse. "I appreciate that sometimes it goes hard, and you feel that."

"I sense that you've played this straight with me," he says. "And I can't even say I wouldn't do the same were I in your spot. But the truth of it is that though the villain is finished, the business of it, the politics of it, are not done, not by a long shot."

The expression on Duke Purple's face when he says "politics" tells you what he thinks of that, and it is nothing good.

"But I'm in a pickle, right enough. The only folk you've managed to please are the liontaurs. Word is going to get out about it, too. Hmmm ..."

He pauses in thought.

"Actually, maybe I can use that. I've been meaning to send an envoy to Chessford, to a couple of the big trading clans. The Sandifurrs, maybe ... "

"Okay, boys, you can help me set the politics of this to rights, and we'll be square. Just stay here in the castle with me for a few days, keeping undercover. I'll put out the word that I am very very angry with you and that you are in the dungeons. That'll fix one part of this for me. Then I declare an amnesty, which I was planning to do anyway, for the big celebration coming up. You Petals skeedaddle off to Liontaur Island, deliver my messages, and we're square."

"Oh, and, uh, let things cool down before you come back to this neck of the woods, if you know what I'm saying."

"Do we have a plan? How's that sit with you?"

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 5:58:13 PM
Angus remains silent. He is fine with traveling elsewhere for a while. There is much to explore for a young half-orc who has not traveled far from his home town.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 6:40:23 PM
Tsak's heart sinks a little as he realizes that the next venture will also involve politics. On that subject he and the Duke seem to agree.
Ah well, back on the Rose to travel to a new island and meet a new bunch of folk. Hopefully they aren't as hard-headed as the Minotaurs...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 7:38:35 PM
Rolth bows with a flourish, and exclaims, "Politics, that sounds ever so civilized. I for one am excited to be returning home to my people as your emissary. And well do I know the Sandifurr clan, and their reputation for fair dealing. I hope this bodes well for our mission! What say you other Petals?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 8:08:33 PM
"It sounds as if we are most fortunate." Kiwina says. In an aside for the Petals closest to him he adds, "I am not a politician, but it seems odd to me that the minotaurs would accept us becoming their emissaries. Although I would understand if we were commanded to carry an emissary and his armed escort on the Rose that would also ensure we left this island."

He is a bit sad, though -- if they are to "be in the dungeons" then there is little chance of seeing Cassia.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Thursday January 9th, 2020 7:37:06 AM
'As much as it pains me that people will think we are locked up I understand your reasoning. We will try and be more discrete on the next mission, blade and beak as a last."

He pauses thinking.

"We should also mention the goblins and the skeletons. That was a distraction on our trip back." From there he will tell the tale or let others.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:24:39 AM
Mak was not unfamiliar with political machinations and disinformation. His own home country was a prime example of how far the leadership would go to keep the truth from the people. In this case even though they struck first he thought that a physical confrontation was inevitable and the result unavoidable. He was also relieved that his own role in the death of Ranter had been minimized as he knew it was his arrows that brought the dissident down. So at the duke's proclamation that they'd be spending time in the "dungeon" Mak merely nodded in acceptance of the punishment.

"That could have been worse." Mak breathed quietly to those near him.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday January 9th, 2020 12:00:18 PM
Elyas knows things could have been worse, but is not looking forward to another diplomatic mission. so far those have not been the best suited to this crew. but if the Duke wanted that for reparations from the last debacle, it sounds fair enough.

"Yes, as Falco says we found something disturbing on the way back. we were attacked by goblins who followed a creature known as 'the ghost'. we tracked their lair and found a disturbing place filled with undead and stitched-together monsters made from tentacles. we got into a showdown with this Ghost but after injuring several of us he escaped. he is still somewhere on this island making threats about the end of the world. if you don't send us to deal with it, please at least send some soldiers out to clear out the caves and search for where the ghost escaped to."

Duke Purple (Cayzle)
Thursday January 9th, 2020 4:49:53 PM

The duke smiles then, the first real smile in this audience, and he seems more like the jovial and gracious host you met before.

"Thank you, my friends. I'll have my guard escort you to the 'dungeons' and you can make yourselves at home for a few days." He rises, and shakes hands with Rolth, Kiwina, and Falco first, since they actually verbally agreed with his plan.

"And I appreciate your report, excellent Elyas," I will have my people look into this immediately. There are always goblins and such nuisances about, but I do not brook the undead."

He bids you farewell, and motions to his guard.

DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part III
Thursday January 9th, 2020 8:34:26 PM
The guards guide you down deeper into the keep in silence, once you approach a locked door, they knock, a panel in it slides open and some eyes stare out at you for a moment before it sweeps shot and you hear the tell tale click and slide of locks and bars being opened. The door itself swings open and in front of you stands a small(ish) Minotaur, who waves you in,

“Please place all your weapons and belongings in the boxes provided, and all your clothes save your skivvies.” As you undress and pass all your belongings the guards and the apparent jailer whisper amongsr themselves, before the jailer nods and puts all your belongings in a strong room behind him.

He comes back to where you are and takes you to a strong panelled wooden door with iron banding all over it to support and brace it, and several different locks on the side your on, it is on the opposite wall from where you entered. The jailer opens the locks with practiced ease and smoothness before guiding you in to a cell each, all nearby this door. However each cell is well furnished and has a supply of decent (though not excellent) quality wine, and books, the beds are feather beds, not straw and there are some nice, if slightly ill-fitting clothing for your to wear.

He puts you all in a cell and closes the iron bars behind you, then, once you are all locked up separately [but close enough to talk) he heads back through and locks the door to the jailer’s area.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=20 ;
Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:22:30 PM
Rolth examines his new digs, and quickly gets bored of pacing the limited, if comfy, space. He whips up a quick song, a bit melancholy to suit his mood. "Hey guys, whatcha think of this tune? I call it Minotaur Prison Blues"

Highlight to display spoiler: {With a nod to Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash}

I see the Rose a comin'
It's sailin' 'round the bay,
And I ain't seen the sunshine
Since, don't know what day
I'm stuck in Minotaur Prison
And time keeps draggin' on
But that ship keeps a-sailin'
On down to Liontaur home
When I was just a baby
My Mama told me, "Son
Always be a good boy
Don't ever fight for fun,
But I killed a man in Greenfell
Had to watch him die
When I hear that Duke scoldin'
I hang my head and sigh
I bet there's good folks eatin'
In a fancy dining room
They're probably drinkin' klava
And smokin' big cigars
But I know I had it comin'
I know I can't be free
But those Skulls keep a-movin'
And that's what tortures me
Well, if they freed me from this prison
An emissary for a while
I bet I'd sail out over a little
Farther down cross the Isles
Far from Minotaur Prison
That's where I want to stay
And I'd let that bosun's whistle
Blow my blues away

(Perform Sing = 20)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:54:19 PM
Tsak hollers at the departing jailer What time's dinner?

Following Rolth's song he finds a tin mug in his cell and drags it across the iron bars in a tribute to Rolth's growling prowess as a bard.

Following this he pours some wine into his mug and settles down on the bed for a nightcap and a nap.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:03:00 PM
Klava? Kiwina wonders if that's anything like awa.

He examines the light source. If it's a window, even a small one up high, he's happier.

"Well, I suppose there's nothing for it. What do think this upcoming celebration people are talking about is?" Kiwina converses with the others if they want, or falls silent if they don't, but doesn't mention the possibility of freedom soon because he doesn't know what any guards may know. Eventually he reads.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Friday January 10th, 2020 8:49:22 AM
When asked to give over his gear Falco bristles a little bit.

"We have spoken fair and were told 'Just stay here in the castle with me for a few days, keeping undercover.' Now it's a real jail cell for us? I will go but this feel less a show."

Once sequestered away Falco slumps to the floor clearly shaken by this turn of events. He speaks quietly,

"I do not think I would vote to work for the Duke in the future. This is not keeping undercover this is prison. The provisions are good but... locked up." he sighs "I for one, will not be put in this position again."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday January 10th, 2020 9:12:20 AM
Mak agreed with Falco and said as much to the small avian creature.

"For myself. I've a family heirloom I've been keeping. If anything happens to it there's no end to the repercussions I'll impose on the thieves." Mak vowed vengefully.

Mak stood at the door for a short while and listened to the others, then on a bored lark started searching the room for secret compartments and doors.

OOC: Perception +4, Taking 20.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday January 10th, 2020 2:56:50 PM
Elyas looks around, flops down on the comfortable bed and stares up at the ceiling

"this isn't so bad" he replies to Falco's concerns. "I've certainly been in worse places for a few days. but I am going to agree with you, this is not quite what i was expecting. i would be more than happy to sail away from this island and not return. maybe there is more for us on one of the other islands here.... this whole thing with the Horned Skull and Purple Duke has been a heck of a trip. and not in a good way

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=13 ;
Friday January 10th, 2020 7:19:36 PM
Angus finally speaks Did we just willing agree to be locked up? Do we trust that we will be let loose soon?

Angus looks around to see what is with him in his cell, especially anything that can fashioned into makeshift thieves tools (just in case) but secret doors as well.

[perception = 13, 16 to find traps]

DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part V
Friday January 10th, 2020 8:41:20 PM
After a night and a day of boredom and only each other for conversations and a few books in each cell, the cold dampness beginning to permeate everything, you see a familiar silhouette enter in to the hallway outside your cells, and you immediately recognise it as the Jester you saw at court before, she comes over and whispers to you, all secretive.

"I have been sent by my lord to talk to you about who you will be looking to discuss things with. The Sandifurrs is one Clan you need to talk with, another is the Longclaws, and finally the Goldmane's, but really you will need to take his sealed proposal to the Council of the Clans... only they together can make the decision, I would suggest mayhaps scoping the political position out and maybe getting close to the clans with the most power right?"

The Jester, apparently happy they've completed their task. Smiles slightly oddly at you all before heading off, allowing you no time to ask questions, and no time to discuss anything with her.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=8 ;
Friday January 10th, 2020 9:02:07 PM
"Well, that sounds pretty straight forward. Go home, speechify, try not to kill anyone who doesn't really deserve it, charm them all to get them on our side, achieve the Duke's goal, and have a drink."

What does Rolth, who grew up on Liontaur Isle, know about these clans?

Knowledge local or history = 8, hmmph

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=19 ;
Friday January 10th, 2020 10:32:52 PM
Kiwina doesn't trust politics, and wonders if the Jester is acting in the Duke's interests (sense motive = 19, or 23 if she's a taur (monstrous humanoid)). He might have sent her, but Kiwina is used to the Duke being more straightforward.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday January 11th, 2020 10:55:57 AM
Sent by her Lord, but is that the Duke? Perhaps we can assume, hopefully we get a chance to confirm this?

Tsak is not impressed by the antics of the Jester. It's comforting to know that most of the petals seem as apolitical as he, but that doesn't bode particularly well for their next task.

He rolls back over, plumps his pillow into just the right shape and tries to go back to sleep.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Monday January 13th, 2020 7:41:54 AM
Falco has little interest, as he is locked in a cell for trying to do the right thing, in helping the duke or the jester or whoever.

"This duke has already proven his fickle nature. We are poor diplomats once so send us to do the same thing again. It is almost as if he wants to make things worse."

________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Monday January 13th, 2020 9:03:50 AM
Mak understood Falco's concerns, but thought to add. "The Duke asked us to help Gadin investigate murders. That it would become political was unknown at the time. I suspect that he's sending us because of Rolth's reputation in the hopes that one as accomplished as he will have more influence than a stranger. Still, the prospect of another diplomatic mission does not thrill me either."

Mak rubbed at a freshly healed wound on his arm and the thin pink line that had formed there. He pressed on it on and off as he felt the tale tell pins and needles that told him there was some nerve damage there and that it would take a while before the scar faded.

"I've never been there. What's it like?" Asked Mak once the conversation lulled.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday January 13th, 2020 11:05:46 AM
Again I agree with Falco. why exactly do we seem like a good choice to send as diplomats? we didn't do so good at that with either Aaroth or Rasheel. seems like he would have been better off sending us after the Ghost and some trained diplomats to handle this clan situation.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Monday January 13th, 2020 11:34:15 AM
Mak listened to Elyas and thought to add. "He's getting rid of us because he thinks our continued presence on the island will be troublesome to him." Mak replied.

"Frankly, I'm inclined to agree that we shouldn't be here in case this liontaur/minotaur strife causes some kind of civil war. It's happened before." Mak finished as he thought about his own home and the wars there.

DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part V
Monday January 13th, 2020 6:19:30 PM
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {You get nothing!}

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {While you suspect the jester is adept at lying and/or obfuscating her true words, you get the sense she's telling you right and true.}

During the next day, the guards come to collect you, and you are lead back into the antechamber where the jailer stays, and he provides you with your belongings, a small smile on his face. As you get dressed, one of the guards speaks.

"You can't bring your weapons in at the moment, if you leave them here, we'll return them to you when you leave to go to wherever it is ya going."

Once you are all dressed again, in your semi-finery you were wearing for your meeting with the Duke, the guards lead you back down the halls, but this time to a different room, and they make you wait outside. You can hear a voice on the other side

DC 15 Perception to read - Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear the Duke saying, "And in honour of this great feast, and celebration, I am granting Clemency to the Adventurers known as the Eight Petalled Rose!"}

After the voice stops talking, the guards swing open the door and gesture you through, whereupon you come into what appears to be a great party and much revelry, the Duke looking at you with a soft, smile that seems to indicate he's very happy with himself, and you are surrounded by nobles and sycophants and all of those who would want to be near the Duke who look at you earnestly, as if expecting something from you.

The pause goes on for a few moments before you hear a voice from the back call out "Speech! Speech from the Petals!!" and in short order most of the room, save the Duke, who has a small smile on his face, and you can see him having a good-natured laugh at your expense, before settling the crowd down, and then he gestures to your group.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=16 ; d20+11=15 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 7:35:20 PM
(Perception =16)

With a bow, Rolth steps to the fore, "Your Grace, your generosity is only exceeded by your compassion and honor. If I understand it correctly, you have granted us, the Eight Petaled Rose, clemency for our role in the recent unfortunate events that led to the removal of a threat, but in an unwelcome way. As you have done us this service, might there be a service that we in turn might provide? Either here or across the Taur Isles, as we are not afraid to undertake a journey, a mission, a quest even. What is your bidding?"

(Diplomacy = 15, because the die roller continues to hate me)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=21 ; d20+13=20 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 9:13:04 PM
(Perception = 21)

Kiwina hears the proclamation of clemency before the doors are opened. Upon entering, Kiwina looks back at the audience, trying to get a feel for the proceedings. He assumes Rolth's speech is all they are looking for, but will add his own thanks for the Duke's generousity if it seems necessary.

Meanwhile, he sees who is in the crowd -- although he's probably not going to recognize individuals, he tries to get a feel for the groups. (Sense motive = 20, 16 for non-taurs) He also tries to figure of what's being celebrated.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=20 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 10:13:29 PM
(Perception vs spoiler = 20, success)

Tsak takes the few seconds he has before the door opens to compose his face into a relaxed mask. He doesn't feel the need to add anything to Rolths summation and opts to simply appear composed and businesslike.

Esmerelda surveys the assembly with a haughty stare as she leans in on Tsaks leg.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=28 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:07:49 AM
{Perception 28}

Before the doors open Falco mumbles quietly. "Oh good, we are forgiven. How generous."

Once inside Falco is quiet unless approached and directly spoken to by one of those gathered, the sooner out of the Duke's hospitality the better. Plus he remembers he still needs to place an order with the catacombes, at least a wand of Cure Light Wounds.

________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=11 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:08:02 AM
After Angus gets dressed and checks all his belongings (minus the weapons) he quietly follows the group. Along the way Angus looks for alternate exits in case things go sideways as well as scoping out the valuables in the room.

(perception = 11)

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:20:46 AM
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 8, Fail.

Like Angus, Mak checked his equipment, especially the family heirloom he had carried these past several years while traveling away from Asildur.

The realization that the duke had indeed granted them clemency, or that Rolth had heard the muted words through the door caused Mak to relax noticeably. In his experience people quietly disappearing into the dungeons was a common occurrence. He was pleased it hadn't happened that way this once.

Mak still thought the duke fickle, so he carefully kept quiet and smiled at the news diplomatically even while he tried to rub the wrinkles from his old dress uniform.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=14 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 10:21:38 AM
perception = 14, fail.

Elyas holds back an eye roll at the politicking of the Duke, but he does appreciate that they will not have to stay here long. he hangs in the back, not liking standing in front of the large group of people, and definitely not wanting to give any sort of a speech

DM Dan - A Party in Purple
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 5:46:29 PM
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {Most of the groups just seem happy to be here, and enjoying the Duke's hospitality. You also realise that the Duke probably threw you in the dungeon to appease the Minotaurs who would have been unhappy with the outcome, and you were put up in cells which were nicer than several taverns you have stayed in previously.}

You all find all your equipment intact, nothing is missing.

"Well friends, let us not speak of the past, I would send you to treat with Council of Clans, the Liontaurs, as your recent... efforts will have endeared you to them somewhat."

He smiles.

"But we can discuss that another time, enjoy the feast in Celebration of the Changes in the Divine within our world. Eat, drink, and be merry!"

He then allows you to work your way around the party as much or as little as you want, there is a large buffet table with plenty of food on it, and another long table with drinks on it, all being attended by servants, the proceeding itself is remarkably lavish and enjoyable.

Most of the groups are broken down in to Taur types, so Minotaurs, Liontaurs and Centaurs, though there are precious few Liontaurs and Centaurs. There is the odd smattering of other races as well, and they are mostly keeping to themselves in their own group.

How do you enjoy the party?

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=19 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 6:42:10 PM
Not found of crowds, Angus keeps an eye on the other guests, especially looking to see if there are other people in the room working with his particular set of skills. Angus can't help but also case the joint for valuables, including the richer guests.

(Perception = 19)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=22 ; d20+10=16 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:12:36 PM
Rolth will do his best to mingle with all the races over the course of the evening, particularly being evenhanded among all the Taurs. If pressed by any minotaur guests, he will be regretful but not defensive about killing the murderer in Greenfell. He will use the opportunity to engage the few liontaurs here to get news from home, and if possible, carefully elicit information re the three Houses that we are trying to cozy up to, as well as learning about how the Council operates. In between, Rolth will contribute to the evening's festivities with some heroic oratory, if an appropriate opportunity comes up.

(Diplomacy = 22)
(Perform = 16)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:13:05 PM
Kiwina mingles with the various races, willing to answer questions if any have heard of the groups exploits but preferring to shy away from events in Greenfell. He does not seek out the centaurs, who he expects to be from Centaur Island -- where, let's face it, centaurs can be a bit snobbish. If he finds a delegation from Bridge Island, he is quite friendly, and freely expresses his gratitude for the Duke's past help. He treats halflings and gnomes, if any, with awe and particular respect. He is more than willing to discuss the problem of giants with dwarves. Most of his time, though, goes to any ships' crew or captains, whether merchant or military. He does not steer conversations with a particular purpose, being more interested in swapping tales of foreign lands.

One thing Kiwina does, is discretely ask a head waiter to find him if one of his travelling companions becomes a nuisance at the long table. He does not try to watch the table himself.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 5:19:37 AM
Tsak arranges with wait staff for bowls so that Esmerelda can feed and drink water. He himself eats moderately and enjoys a cold ale.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=11 ;
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 7:17:56 AM
{Perception: 11}

Falco does not so much enjoy the party as he observes it. He is concerned that the clemency that was granted might not be honored by all. He watches, poorly, to see if anyone is overly focused on the Eight Petal Rose. Eventually his nature overrides his annoyance and he eats, quite a bit actually for his slight size.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 9:56:49 AM
Having been out of the loop a bit during their last adventure, Elyas is curious what the Duke means by "changes in the Divine".

That can't be a good thing. the divine realm is supposed to be more stable than ours. even small changes with deities can bring about huge changes here... Elyas thinks back to the Sargrass disaster and the fallout that caused. he mingles with other guests trying to learn more about what has changed and to listen for rumors. especially any involving predictions of the end of the world or tentacles....

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 10:54:01 AM
Mak didn’t like nobles. Sure he was one, but that only meant he had an informed opinion, so he moved about the room quietly. As he did so he listened, engaged in polite conversation, and avoided controversy. He didn’t miss Kiwina’s comment to the waiter however and was certain that taur meant him so Mak endeavored to keep his wits and imbibe sparingly. Now was not the time to lose control in spite of the pain that damp dungeon had induced in his leg.

At some point Mak found himself sitting in a corner away from the bustle in the room He just sat and observed what was going on.

DM Dan - A Party in Purple III
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 7:45:18 PM
Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {You don't notice anyone acting particularly oddly, everyone seems to be enjoying the festivities and acting as you would expect nobles to act, lots of fake laughs and empty words.}

The conversations you have are all polite and enjoyable, however, while any tales you wish to tell are met with interest and questions, questions you have are generally responded to with one word answers, except when you ask about the changes to the divine realm.

When this is asked about, several of the guests get quiet and smile.

"Well, apparently, the Gods of Testing have gone their own separate ways, we'll have to wait and see what sort of changes this brings on. It's certainly an interesting time."

Or phrases to that effect.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 9:09:49 PM
Even with his attention focussed on Esmerelda, Tsak overhears several groups of people talking about the changes in the realm of the deities. It's a little beyond his understanding and, if he's honest with himself, not very interesting. But it does remind him of his own growing magical abilities and he decides that at the first opportunity he will spend some time in quiet contemplation to work on some spells.

Tsak grabs a bunch of grapes and makes his way over to sit with Mak in companionable silence as he joins in the people watching.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 9:21:33 PM
"And what is needed more in interesting times? Well, courage, of course! By Domi, we'll be alright! Could this have anything to do with the recent changes that swept the Wold? It seemed like Marteus might be behind all that. Suffering and disease galore, as is his want."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 9:25:15 PM
Kiwina has never understood the gods of the Wold, and does not pay much attention to the topic, except to be polite. He does not make this known at a party honoring them, however.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Thursday January 16th, 2020 7:58:00 AM
With the talk of the changes to the divine powers Falco starts to come out of his shell. He feels his connection to the Warper-sar is still there so knows that what changes happened have not impacted him. He comments that change is the only constant in the Wold and the Warper-sar is an agent of change.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=19 ;
Thursday January 16th, 2020 9:59:52 AM
Mak nodded at Tsak as he joined him and raised his almost full cup while pretending to take a drink. There were too many people here he didn't know and though he knew about court intrigue he wasn't familiar with this ones intricacies. So Mak chose to remain separate from them and claimed his leg was troubling him as an excuse not to mingle. Frankly it wasn't too far from the truth given the damp dungeon's effects on his old wound.

"I miss the feel of ocean spray on my face." Mak said to Tsak with the subtext being "I'll be glad to be away from here."

So as long as he was sitting apart he decided to watch the crowd carefully and how they were treating the more visible members of the group.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 19

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=25 ;
Thursday January 16th, 2020 5:42:47 PM
Angus looks around to see who may be the most drunk and/or unaware of their surroundings. Clearly this is an opportunity to practice his skills. Also Angus is looking to see if there are any half-orcs or interesting humans at the party.

(Perception = 25)

DM Dan - A Party in Purple III
Thursday January 16th, 2020 6:25:20 PM
Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {There are a few people who have had a few too many cups of wine, but there are no Half Orcs here, and only a smattering of humans who are all keeping to themselves.}

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {The are treating them with a degree of uncertainty. While no-one is being rude, no one is being particularly forthcoming either.}

The group nods at Rolth's response.

"True enough friend, true enough. It is suspected Marteaus had a hand in it, but how can we mortals no for sure what goes on in the minds and realms of the gods? We are but ants under boots."

The group nods and mumbles agreement with that sentiment.

The party is beginning to wind down now, and those that are still around look like they are completely enraptured with their conversations.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday January 16th, 2020 7:46:43 PM
Rolth is feeling like the evening is drawing to a close, and so seeks out our host to pay his respects. "Thank you for the clemency, your Grace. I hope to serve as a good emissary. When should we retrieve your sealed letter for the Council on Liontaur Isle? And do you have any last instructions or wisdom to impart?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday January 16th, 2020 8:27:09 PM
Kiwina takes time to look at the groups of taurs in the room. Now that the evening is winding down and people have already been polite as the occassion requires, are there any groups where one type of taur mixes with the others? If so, Kiwina tries to learn what the group is or who is in it by asking the staff. ("Excuse me, but I've forgotten the name of that distinguished minotaur...")

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday January 17th, 2020 1:15:32 AM
Tsak acknowledges Mak and scans the room looking for the jester. He wants to confirm that her advice was actually on behalf of the host, but is unsure how to do so. He notices Rolth heading toward the Duke and moves over to stand nearby but misses his chance to word up the liontaur before his chat.

Esmerelda eyes off Mak , perhaps contemplating a jump into his lap.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Friday January 17th, 2020 6:24:02 AM
Angus grabs a snack or two. He avoids trying any thievery at this time as he would not want to embarrass his comrades if he were to get caught.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Friday January 17th, 2020 9:09:58 AM
As it feels things are winding down Falco becomes concerned about where they will be spending the night. He is in no mood to think the "Duke" for his hospitality and just wants his weapons back, which are quite valuable, and to be on their way.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday January 17th, 2020 2:11:52 PM
Mak had similar concerns as Falco, but remained quiet and waited until they were dismissed.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20-1=1 ;
Friday January 17th, 2020 6:42:30 PM
Instead a sudden thought causes Angus to strike up a conversation with a human nearby.

Say friend, are there any places in town that help out the down-trodden in which a generous and pious soul may contribute a few coins?

(Diplomacy = 1)

(This may not go well)

DM Dan - A Party in Purple V
Friday January 17th, 2020 7:10:15 PM
The Duke smiles at Rolth, and whispers something to him.

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {"Honestly, I didn't want to imprison you, but had to keep the Minotaur's happy, you understand it's politics. However, your little stunt made it so the Liontaurs are fans of yours, I want you to use that. You will make fine emissaries, I have no doubt, and I have great faith in you. I assume my jester has spoken to you?"}

The jester is watching you carefully, but appears positive in body language and the way she smiles at you.

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: { You point towards a few Minotaur nobles, and one of the staff obliges by giving you names, Lord Ironhorn, Lady Rockhoof and the family of Greyfur are a few that are pointed out, they are clearly of some import, but not well known to you.}

The rest of you mill about, avoiding discussion as the party itself finishes.

Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {Highlight to display spoiler: {"There are, but you'll have to find them yourself, friend. Or maybe you and your minotaur murdering friends can get thrown in prison again?"}}

After everyone else has left, the Duke brings you all together.

"Thank you for being understanding with the show I had to put on for the benefit of the court. It is most appreciated, now to your next task, I will give you the message in the morning, you are welcome to stay here, or you can return and make your own way this evening, which would you prefer?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+13=33 ;
Friday January 17th, 2020 8:47:34 PM
To the Duke, Rolth says, "Yes, your Grace, the Jester spoke with us. Talk with three clans: the Sandifurrs, Longclaws, and Goldmanes. Scope out the political positions, ally with the most powerful, then take your sealed proposal to the Council of the Clans. There together they will make the decision. Do you know, will it take just a majority, or will it have to be unanimous? Do you have any other insights that might guide us?"

To the Petals, he asks, "Well, do we stay another night in 'prison', or do we live as free taurs tonight?" If we go forth tonight, Rolth will prepare the way by casting a Toros Taur try (minotaur version). He will then watch warily for signs of trouble as we move to the Rose.

(Perception = 33)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday January 18th, 2020 3:20:38 AM
Lets roam wild and free, to a tavern, for a bed. It will probably be less comfortable. But there will be no bars and will aid in the perception that we were detained in poor circumstances. Or we can board the Rose and see if we can all squish in there?

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Saturday January 18th, 2020 10:38:30 AM
I am happy to find our own accomodations rather than stay int he Keep. I for one will return to the Rose for the night, it has become something like a home, and it has been a while since i have seen her. I will check with Ramsay and make sure things have run smoothly since we were last in port.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Saturday January 18th, 2020 11:33:24 AM
Rolth adds quietly, "We have already encountered some hostility from the locals here in the Duke's keep. Imagine what it will be like out on the town. I am not afraid, but we don't need to do anything more to unsettle inter-taur relations, I think. That is why I propose returning to the Rose. And as Elyas has said, it would be good to check in with Ramsey and the crew.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+1=15 ;
Saturday January 18th, 2020 4:29:12 PM
Kiwina thanks the Duke for his hospitality and his offer, but he is most comfortable sleeping on his vessel. He tries to get the formalities right while doing so (diplomacy = 15).

To the other Petals, he says he agrees with Rolth and Elyas -- they should get to the Rose. And although there was no trouble here tonight at the Duke's party, he feels there is still some tension in the air. People were polite to him, and only polite. Whatever they actually think about the group, good or bad, was left unsaid. Kiwina thinks the Petals should be prepared to defend the Rose against a possible attack -- meaning standing watches tonight even though they're in port, but also inspecting the ship in the morning before leaving port. If the Duke were ready to give them the letter now and if the tide were right, he would even suggest they take her away from the dock tonight.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Sunday January 19th, 2020 6:44:47 AM
Angus agrees that they should go. He was somewhat surprised that a human in town would also have such animosity towards the Petals. Clearly there are negative rumors and stories spreading.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Sunday January 19th, 2020 12:35:48 PM
“I need to visit the catacombs,” Mak said. “I’ll catch up to you on the Rose.”

Mak gathered his belongings but for the first time since they’d known him he carried the rolled up bundle he kept in his pack in his hand. I need to find out about this.”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Monday January 20th, 2020 8:50:33 AM
Before anything Falco gets his actual get back, the quiver and bow being important to him for obvious reasons.

"Yeah, no more prison rooms for me, even in show. I will be heading back to the Rose tonight."

When Mac mentions the catacombs Falco matches his pace. "Heading that way myself if you don't mind the company."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - Preperations to leave
Monday January 20th, 2020 2:01:11 PM
You all sleep soundly on the Rose and are not bothered at all. However, once morning comes, you are visited by Falad Hearthkin, the Duke's chief aide. He begs audience with you all, and you instantly recognise him as being with the Duke in the past.

"Good morning to you, the Eight Petalled Rose, I have been sent by the Duke, to ensure you get off well and provide you with some supplies to get you started."

He opens a chest he has brought with him, and in there is a set of Emissary's Clothing for each of you ((OoC: Courtiers Clothing)) that fits well enough for purpose. Also contained within is a sack of gold, with enough in it to cover supplies to Chessford where you are heading.

"Please take this as a gesture of appreciation, and thanks from the Duke for your continued service."

He smiles.

"I would suggest you go and purchase supplies with this before casting off. But before you start, do you have any questions for me?"

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday January 20th, 2020 3:34:06 PM
Angus will defer to the more diplomatic members of the party. That said, Angus asks if anything can be done by the Duke to help their reputations in town.

Also, having more gold than he ever imagined as a street urchin, Angus asks if there is someplace, some one who is helping the down trodden, the homeless, and the hungry. Angus would like to donate some of his gold to them.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday January 20th, 2020 5:19:50 PM
Rolth is quite pleased with this elegant, civilized Emissary's clothing, and asks Falad to convey his appreciation. And the gold to outfit the ship is also most welcome. He will suggest to Captain Kiwina that we make sure to have more than enough food and drink on board for the journey, just in case we are blown off course or otherwise find misadventure.

Rolth does have some additional questions for Falad. "Thank you for offering to answer some questions. Do you know more about the three clans that we will be engaging? Do they have particular interests, foibles, enmities, or other characteristics that we can turn to our advantage or should avoid? Also, are there already any alliances or ties between them that might guide our diplomacy? For the Council, how are its decisions reached? Is it majority, consensus, unanimity, or something else? Who actually votes or decides, and how do they break any ties or resolve any uncertain outcome? Finally, do you have any other agents or emissaries among them, that we might cooperate with or at least deconflict our efforts?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=35 ;
Monday January 20th, 2020 5:44:32 PM
(Perception=35)
Tsak eyes all the crew that the Petals have taken on over their adventures Yes, we're going to need some supplies before we put to sea. Also crew payments will need to be taken care of.

Tsak is happy to travel into town and arrange for some bulk food stuffs to be delivered to the Rose: flour, vegetables, spices, salted meats and the like. He'll also look to purchase a heavy blanket to serve as a bed for Esmerelda and is happy to pay for this out of his own coin (OOC 5sp deducted from char sheet).

To Falad: I never really imagined being part of the diplomatic corps. Do you have any news from Chessford? Any previous dealings with the clans there? And, most importantly, do I really have to wear this hat? Tsak does his best to get a read of the man without starting an inquisition (which the man obviously isn't expecting)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday January 20th, 2020 11:02:15 PM
Kiwina thanks Falad andd looks to see if the message they are to deliver is also in the chest. If the message is in the chest, he asks whether there is anyone Falad knows of who wants them to fail in their task or who would profit if the Duke is unsuccessful. If the message is not in the chest, he asks Falad if they should wear their new uniforms when they go to pick it up.

Kiwina seems a bit amused at Rolth's suggestion that they take on more than enough for the journey. "Before we left for Greenfell, Ramsey was going to stock up. That feels like half a year ago, now. I'm sure it's needed again. And he's probably chased off the stowaways, too."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 8:06:38 AM
First thing in the morning Falco takes some time to find those that crew the boat. He makes sure that they are all accounted for, news of their employer being arrested could have caused concern. He explains what happens to any of the crew that are nervous or unsure.

Falco is appraciative of being given money for supplies even if he is not confident about this quest. Still he will do what he can to help. His bigger concern is waiting for his package from the catacombs, the wand of CLW will help everyone.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=15 ;
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 10:42:06 AM
Elyas inspects the ship (probably with the help of Ramsey) while others figure out the supplies. it has been a while since we have taken the ship out, and one cannot be too careful
(profession sailor = 15)

he takes care to inspect the fan device for any more damage to the belts. wouldn't want to get stuck again...

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 2:38:44 PM
Mak replenished his arrows and rations.

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part II
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 6:22:22 PM
Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears all is well with the ship, it is in good repair.}

Falad looks to both Rolth and Falco.

"Well Rolth, the three clans that have been mentioned would be a good start yes. They are the three we feel have the most power to wield and will be receptive to our requests to establish a Minotaur Settlement on Liontaur Isle. Unfortunately I don't know much about them, or how they make their decisions, you may have to see what you can find out once you get there. As far as I understand it there are an odd number of votes, so there cannot be ties. As for more agents, we are sending you. We have had minimal dealings with them in the past, and no Mr Ambersier, you don't have to wear that hat."

Falad smiles to you all, and wishes you good luck as he heads off to get supplies.

As you are moving through the town to gather supplies you see two minotaur guards dragging along a rather pathetic and downtrodden looking human, who once he spots you calls out to you.

"Noble adventurers! Worthy adventurers! Friends and fellows of the Noble races! Please! Save me!"

He is a middle aged man wearing religious robes of some sort and he is also wearing this symbol.

He has a dripping nose and looks somewhat ill, he has been wiping his nose on his sleeve and you can see both dried and fresh snot on his once clean robes.

"I'm innocent! I have done nothing wrong! Please noble fellows! Don't let them take me away!!"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 7:52:35 PM
Rolth looks at this enemy of Domi and wonders what would possess him to beseech us for aid. Standing well back and making no move to interfere with the minotaur guards, he calls out, "Marteus has abandoned you, why should we help? You, who have done nothing but bring pestilence to noble and taur races alike. And maybe even had something to do with the disease of the blood curse that so recently afflicted the Wold. Innocent? Done no wrong? I think not. You'll need a better argument before I would lift a finger to aid you." Barring some surprising revelation, Rolth is clearly not inclined to intercede.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 10:05:31 PM
The symbol on the man's robes means nothing to Tsak, but he trusts Rolth and follows his lead standing well back.

Once the wretch is gone he turns his attention back to finding a thick, soft blancket for Esmerelda.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 10:46:41 PM
Kiwina does not recognize the man or the symbol, and wonders why a half-taur of a race that claims taurs are ignoble would want to call attention to that fact in a city of taurs. He does recall the name Marteus being mentioned at the party, and rejoicing that this Marteus had suffered a major setback.

If he is close enough to the water, Kiwina will take a minute to search his memories of last night's dreams and see if the aumakua said anything about this man. (Augury effect, whether it would benefit the group to intervene.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=19 ; d20+8=22 ;
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 8:36:44 AM
{Know Religion: 19 just making sure he doesn't blank on the symbol}

Falco cocks his head to the side as the human addresses them and Rolth quickly answers. He nods at Rolths words and follows behind him.

"While normaly coming to aid of another serving a great power may make sense not with know context. Having been recently chained for no good reason I am sympathetic to a point. Speak quickly and it best be very persuasive."

{Sense Motive: 22 - for whatever he responds with}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 1:47:20 PM
Mak was no fan of any higher power that promoted disease. If Rolths claims were valid this man was no friend to humanity and Mak would not intervene on this man’s behalf.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 2:09:59 PM
Elyas comes back from his inspection of the ship just in time to hear the prisoner's plea. he shakes his head
"you all aren't actually thinking of trying to rescue this man are you? right after we smoothed things over with the Duke and got an assignment as ambassadors? doesn't seem like the time to try to stick our noses into the workings of the legal system. and if this deity is as bad as Rolth implies, it seems likely that we should just look the other way. the ship is ready to sail, it looks like our crew has done an excellent job of keeping her ready while we were gone.

with that Elyas walks back towards the gankplank, pausing and turning to see if anyone else is following or if they are actually going to talk to an escorted prisoner...

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part III
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 6:22:31 PM
The guards block your path as they continue on their way, but pause to speak.

"He's not having anything done to 'im. Just since 'is god lost out recently, the Duke has asked all of his priests to politely, shove off. This fella 'ere didn't want to do as he was told, so we're taking him to get him out of the city, like the Duke commands. If you want to intervene, I would strongly advise against it. No 'arm'll come to 'im as long as 'e leaves as 'e's been told."

The guards give you a severe look, clearly meant as a warning, but don't do anything, as if they're waiting to see what you do.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 6:33:16 PM
"Righty-o, sounds like all is in order here, with the Duke dispensing justice as he sees fit in his domain. I for one am satisfied, and ready to head on. Thank you fellows for your honorable service to the good Duke."

With that, Rolth turns and walks off toward the Rose. He is ready to set sail for home!

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 7:52:34 PM
Angus doesn't understand who that man was or what the symbol meant. He will ask his companions once they are aboard the Rose.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 9:43:50 PM
Tsak ignores the man and gives a nod to Elyas Just want to find a blanket for my cat, I'll meet you back aboard.

An hour or so later he finds what he's looking for and heads back to the Rose.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 10:03:49 PM
Kiwina accepts the guards' explanation and continues on his way.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=7 ;
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 7:17:46 AM
Falco looks at the priest and speaks with sympathy in his voice.

"You are in a dilemma. I follow the Warper-sar so while your god has lot our mine has just arrived. I would suggest you do as the guards and the duke request and take this as a chance to get your self sorted out. It is hard to believe you god, despite not being to my taste, would want you jailed over this."

{Diplomacy: 7 - wasted my rolls on the sense motive that was pointless lol}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 9:49:32 AM
Mak made certain he stayed clear of the man. If he was sick, Mak wasn't going to have anything to do with that.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 2:39:18 PM
Elyas is happy that no one else seems to want to stop and interfere with the guards. he finds Ramsey again and lets him know that the whole party is boarding and will be ready to leave port within the hour

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part IV
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 7:05:38 PM
As you continue on your travels around the city trying to find the bits and pieces you need, you come across a street full of people all apparently celebrating. It looks like a street party with food vendors, minstrels and dancers and people enjoying themselves.

As you look around you spot three clerics all wearing this symbol

Knowledge Religion DC 12 - Highlight to display spoiler: {They are Priests of Wardd.}

Perception DC 12 - Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear in the crowd - "Well everyone knows the Temples of Wardd have basements full of loot and good stuff. Look! They are giving it away!"}

You can quickly see the priests are running various dice games, it appears that if you make a donation of any value, some are betting 1gp, some 10, some far more, then you get to roll against the priest, if you roll higher than the priest, you get a prize, which seems to be more valuable if you donate more, but even those who win, seem to get some form of blessing!

As much as you might want to, there is only one opportunity to play each...

So, do you want to have a go?

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=22 ;
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 9:59:43 PM
Angus will pass on gambling, not trusting the dice or the priests who roll them.

(Perception = 22)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=34 ; d20+9=12 ;
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 10:01:36 PM
(roll: perception = 34)

Priests of Warrd, huh? Must be a god of wealth or something. Kiwina watches further, trying to determine if the odds of the game favor the temple somehow. (sense motive = 12)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+2=10 ; d20+12=15 ;
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 10:29:23 PM
Rolth doesn't know this symbol, but makes the connection to Warrd based on the comments about loot they have. "A little bit of luck may serve us well on our voyage, so I'm going to give that game a shot!" Rolth will make a 'donation' of 25gp, and be very careful that his purse is carefully put away--where luck goes, thieves soon follow, after all.

(Perception = 15 success, KS Religion = 10 fail)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday January 24th, 2020 4:39:41 AM
Tsak gives the priests and their dice a wide berth. Now that everything seems sorted he is keen to get back on the Rose and onto the next adventure.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=14 ; d20+10=15 ;
Friday January 24th, 2020 8:30:15 AM
{Know Religion: 14}
{Perception: 15}

"Intresting it seems they are taking an unusual tact for fundraising. I will certinally give this a try."

Pulling out his coin purse Falco watches for a moment and tries to catch a priests attention.

"Greetings. A game of chance seems a welcome change from recent events. May I have a go?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=12 ; d20+7=13 ;
Friday January 24th, 2020 10:19:58 AM
Elyas is curious about the dice game, and is more than willing to give it a try. He has played many different dice games when he was younger, and is interested to see what the catch is on this game. he watches others play for a few minutes before trying it himself.

to one of the other bystanders he asks: "how long has this been going on? I admit I am not very familiar with this Warrd. what can you tell me about them?"

perception = 12, knowledge religion = 13.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday January 24th, 2020 1:43:32 PM
Mak distrusted any religion, especially those that might take advantage of someone’s luck so like Tsak he gave them a wide berth.

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part V d100=21 ;
Friday January 24th, 2020 5:44:43 PM
Angus, Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You see nothing untoward at all. It would appear rather than this be a way of donating TO the temple, it's the temple's attempt at blessing the smallfolk.}

A priest smiles at Rolth, taking out a large odd shaped dice. (100 sides!)

"It is simple, we each roll the dice one, the same one, who ever rolls highest is the winner. If you roll higher you get a gift, if we roll higher we will give you a blessing and let you be on your way. In either case, we keep the gold."

He gives a friendly smile as Rolth puts down the gold, then the priest rolls the die.

"Ah... it would appear I have rolled low my friend, only a 21. Please, roll the die for yourself." He picks up the die and hands it to Rolth.

"Once you have rolled, your friends may have a go each, alas we only have time to give each player one attempt... as so many flock to us."

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {"Oh a little while... they seem to be pretty new we don't know much about 'im either, but 'is priests seem to be given a way some nice stuff, so he's alright in my book."}

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d100=18 ;
Friday January 24th, 2020 6:31:16 PM
After checking things out, Kiwina decides that this game is okay. Checking his funds, he decides he can afford an 11 gp donation. When his turn at the dice comes, though, he is a bit disappointed with the roll -- an 18.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d100=24 ;
Friday January 24th, 2020 6:50:12 PM
Rolth smiles back, takes up the die, and says, "I hope this is Re-Warrding!" With a flourish, he rolls a 24, just enough! He looks excitedly to the priest and asks, "So what is my gift?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday January 24th, 2020 10:31:53 PM
Seeing that some of the petals are willing to try their luck, Tsak hangs back to watch events unfold. He is not surprised to see Rolth jump in, but Kiwina wagering is a bit of an eye opener.
Tsak's open eye roams the crowd, looking for trouble and generally watching his friends backs.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=14 ;
Saturday January 25th, 2020 1:44:49 PM
Mak circled the gathering to keep an eye on the petals from the opposite as Tsak.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 14

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=21 ;
Saturday January 25th, 2020 2:54:35 PM
Angus looks about, at least they seem to be running "honest" games. Angus does take the opportunity to check out the other guests besides the Petals.

(Perception = 21)

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d100=99 ;
Sunday January 26th, 2020 5:36:52 PM
Elyas smiles as he sees how the game works and decides to try his luck..

He plunks down 30 gold pieces let's see if this old urchins street luck remains... and rolls one of the weird dice. It teeters on an edge for a split second then falls on... A 99!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d100=85 ;
Monday January 27th, 2020 8:58:44 AM
Falco digs though his lighter but still fairly full coin purse and pulls out 62gp.

"A large bet but a loss that helps fund a temple will be a gift from the Warper-sar to you. New power to old. If I win it reverses."

{Roll: 85}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VI d100=6 ; d100=73 ; d100=44 ;
Monday January 27th, 2020 6:19:26 PM
The Priest plays with all of you, and each and everyone of you manages to win a Prize! The priest smiles warmly.

"Congratulations friends! It warms my heart to see winners here are your prizes."

To Rolth, he gives some particularly nice and fancy clothes, making you seem at home in noble courts.

To Kiwina he gives you a Masterwork Lute

To Elyas he gives a Oil of Bless Weapon

To Falco he gives a Heatstone.

"Well done friends, I do hope you like what you won, and I hope they will come in useful to you."

Tsak, Mak and Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {You all watch the crowds closely, and see nothing out of the ordinary, just lots of people having a good time and enjoying themselves, playing games, buying food and the like.}

Once you have finished your games and head on your way, you see crossing the roads in front of you, a young Minotaur Priestess, shepherding (as best she can) a group of young people. She herself can't be many summers older than her charges.

Knowledge Religion - DC 20 - Highlight to display spoiler: {She is wearing the symbol of Serenbeth, the New God of the Wold.}

Knowledge Religion - DC 30 - Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a surprise there ever ARE and Clerics representing Serenbeth, she was only just elevated.}

Perception - DC 15 - Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see several prosperous looking Taurs giving the children small gifts and coins}

There are seven children, six Minotaurs, and one Half Orc, the youngest is but a babe in swaddling clothes, being carried by the one who looks the eldest, bar the Priestess herself. The eldest looking one comes up to the Petals and speaks.

"The lady in our dream said she would lead us to a people who would help us? Is that you? Can you help us?"

The out-of-her-depth Priestess tells you that she herself dreamed of Serenbeth, and that "The goddess says that with your help we can build a nice place for us all to live until we find new families for these kids! Will you help us?"

What do the Petals do?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+2=21 ; d20+12=20 ;
Monday January 27th, 2020 6:52:59 PM
Rolth addresses the priestess, "Guardian, how wondrous that Serenbeth has rewarded her faithful with a dream to lead them to a better place. Let me converse with my fellows, and see what might be done, while these generous taurs perhaps continue to provide you with things that might be useful in your new home."

(Know Religion = 21 partial success, Perception = 20 success)

Turning to the Petals, Rolth implores, "Perhaps we can find a way to help these young ones and the priestess of Serenbeth? Captain Kiwina, is there room on the Rose? They could even be the start of a minotaur community on Liontaur Isle. What say you?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday January 27th, 2020 8:22:28 PM
"What kind of help do you seek? were you told by this lady in your dream what to look for in the people who were to help you?

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday January 27th, 2020 10:18:55 PM
Nice to see that we did well and that the poor are being tended to

Angus will remember this place as a potential donation spot for items that may "find" in the future.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=26 ; d20+13=16 ;
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 12:08:27 AM
Kiwina thanks the priests of Warrd and accepts the lute.

(perception = 26) When the group encounters the priestess and children, Kiwina notices the taurs giving them money, and tries to guess at their motives (sense motive = 16), expecting it to be charitable. Upon hearing that the spirits led the group the the Petals -- for Kiwina is familiar with the spirits talking through dreams -- he is inclined to help them.

"If they truly mean to sail to a new land to establish their home, then I believe we have room. It will not be luxurious, though."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=28 ;
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 2:39:16 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=28 Success)
Tsak turns to Rolth
Mate when I said we had enough food for a small army, that wasn't an invitation to go get yourself one.
Turning more serious he adds
I'd love to help, but taking a bunch of Minotaur orphans to Liontaur Isle may not be the best plan. In relation to help, did you have anything more specific in mind my lady?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=21 ; d20+10=17 ;
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 7:28:57 AM
{Know Relidion: 21}
{Perception: 17}

Falco gets himself near the priestess and gives a warm hoot. Again he finds the lack of lips to smile with difficult.

"Priestess, it is a wonderous time with the new gods and the return of the Sargrass and with it other immortal powers. The Warper-sar guides me and is very new to the Wold as well. Naturally we would love to help if able." he pauses as the other Petals speak. "Would you want us to help you hear or in another land? We are meant to depart soon on business for the Duke but I would rather help you then he."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 8:22:11 AM
Mak was suspicious of the gifts. They seemed out of proportion to the wagers placed and only served to bolster his suspicions about religion. He knew all too well how evil in the name of religion could insinuate itself into the lives of people and take them unaware when they were ill prepared to defend themselves.

No, he would rely upon himself and the more mundane or familiar healing magic from trusted friends such as Falco. That diminutive person who claimed to represent the warper sar had asked nothing of him other than friendship and as such his religion meant nothing to Mak. There was also a sense of comfort in the fact that Mak felt Falco would be too small to force a heartseed upon him.

While Mak stood watching the crowd his hand brushed against a new object at his waist. For those used to seeing Mak with his worn and beaten shortsword the item was quite spectacular. There on Mak's left hip was a splendid rapier with a black basket hilt that looked like it was formed to represent intertwining vines that came together at it's center to wrap around a blood red stone shaped like a heart. The vines and gem were crafted so that it looked as if the heart was being squeezed by their thorny grasp. The scabbard itself was also black and finely made but unlike the sword made simply with leather and silver. Mak slid the sword out a few inches to loosen it in it's holder and those watching could see that the blade was also black and without blemish with a hint of magic script along the portion that was visible.

Mak slid the sword back into it's sheath and blended into the crowd...

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VI
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 4:46:48 PM
The Priestess smiles brightly at all of you.

"We don't mind kind sirs, but any help you can offer will be beneficial. If you wish to take us to another land we could go there... but as you can see," she indicates the others who are mostly children. "we would have no skills to support ourselves. We wouldn't be capable of farming the land or working it in any meaningful way, we would simply end up waiting to die..."

She smiles sadly.

"As much as a new community would be nice, if we were left alone that would not help us. Perhaps once you set up the community you could either take us there or arrange for us to be taken?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 7:20:04 PM
"Well, spoken, Guardian. Pray tell, what is your name? And where should we look for you if we are able to return? In the meantime, here is something to help tide you and the young ones over. I wish you well. May Domi protect you as well." Rolth carefully hands over a bag of 25gp.

After hearing any response, and with honor satisfied, Rolth is ready to resume our journey.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+13=18 ;
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 9:53:19 PM
Kiwina tries to figure out if this priestess truly did dream of the Petals, or if this is some ruse on her part. (Sense motive = 18) Because if the spirits did guide her to them, then she is quick to give up.

"Excuse me, miss. Have you heard of or cared for any children that show signs of mixed taur heritage?" Kiwina asks the priestess. He does not think it has been so long that she should have forgotten or never known the chaos that occurred immediately prior to the rsstoration of the Sargrass. And he is curious what her answer will reveal about her character.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+16=25 ; d20+14=33 ;
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 11:06:51 PM
Angus waits until the right moment and slips the priestess a bag of 100gp in such a way that no one notices.

(Sleight of hand = 25, Stealth = 33)

Angus steps quietly away.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:24:15 AM
Seeing Rolth hand over some gold Falco nods considering what chain of events that have been stuck in. It seems winning the Taurnament has made people think we are experts on lots of things. Peacefully ending racism, establishing homes for orphans. We will need to expand our skills.

"That should hold you over until we are able to return. Maybe we can help set you up at that point."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:43:38 AM
Between the money the priestess has collected from the petals and others, and the promise to follow up on their return Tsak feels all that should be done has been.
Back to the Rose?

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 11:21:13 AM
"until we have something set up, she is right there is not much that can be done to help them. but we would certainly be willing to help you get set up in the new community once one is established

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 3:13:55 PM
Mak continued to wander about the town.

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII
Thursday January 30th, 2020 2:19:39 AM
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You get no sense she's lying. Perhaps more afraid and trying to protect the children than anything.}

The priestess smiles and thanks you for the gold, clearly sad and happy at the same time. At Kiwina's question the Priestess only shakes her head.

"No, but I have only just started looking after the children, before Serenbeth spoke to me, I was nobody, now I am trying to be somebody."

You all continue on your way and finish up your various tasks, heading back to the Rose, ready to cast off. As you arrive back, something about the Rose seems off... a bit strange. Then it clicks, it has new rigging, sails, the wood has been treated again to fix any issues, and damage that appears to have been done to it is properly repaired and not just patched. Ramsey comes over to you.

"Isn't it splendid! Look at all the fine work those craftsmen did!"

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday January 30th, 2020 7:41:36 AM
Angus marvels at the Rose, he has never seen or imagined anything like this ...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Thursday January 30th, 2020 9:31:26 AM
Falco looks up at Ramsey

"They have done a fine job as have you for managing this process. We can travel with confidence."

He spends some time checking things and enjoying being back on what he now thinks of as home.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday January 30th, 2020 10:23:00 AM
Elyas is happy to settle back in his bunk and pulls out a few scrolls to study while waiting for the crew to be ready to leave. he has already inspected the ship and decided that Ramsey had everything in order, so he is confident that we will be able to set off smoothly.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=31 ; d20+16=25 ;
Thursday January 30th, 2020 8:16:34 PM
Kiwina nods at Ramsey, but gives the ship a thorough examination (profession sailor = 31, perception = 25). Only when he is done does he give Ramsey the thumbs up that he (probably) deserves.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday January 30th, 2020 9:12:49 PM
"Looking spiffy, Ramsey! Where did these craftsmen come from? Is this part of our diplomatic mission?"

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII
Friday January 31st, 2020 2:22:28 AM
Ramsey's face falls slightly at Rolth's question.

"I was under the impression you sent them... they didn't give their names but they worked hard to get everything ship-shape and ready to go. I suppose it could be to do with your diplomatic mission, but I honestly don't know."

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {Everything is in good order, the ship is in peak condition, the unexpected Craftsmen did an excellent job.}

Ramsey follows you as you investigate the ship.

"Everything to your liking Captain? Are we ready to set sail?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Friday January 31st, 2020 6:46:03 AM
"Not to worry, good Ramsey, it looks like all has ended well In this case, but perhaps do inquire in the future when folks wish to come aboard. You wouldn’t want our enemies to make off with the Rose, after all! Shall we get underway?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday January 31st, 2020 7:20:45 AM
Tsak stows his things and uses the new comb to give Esmerelda's fur a fine comb. He then introduces her to her warm new blanket.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+7=15 ;
Friday January 31st, 2020 8:41:02 AM
Back on the ship and feeling comfortable again Falco decides to do a more complete look at the work done in there absence. {Prof Sailor: 15} He is sure it is all top notch but it never hurts to check or to refresh himself on sailing.

As he does his mind wanders back to his youth as a halfling. For some reason the time spent with the Duke has reminded him of his falling out with his family. Climbing up in the rigging he watches out over the water thinking of his past.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday January 31st, 2020 5:28:30 PM
"I am well pleased with the work, Ramsey! Thank you for overseeing it so well." Ramsey may not have asked the craftsmen to work on the Rose, but Kiwina has no doubt that Ramsey watched them carefully as they did.

"Are we ready to sail?"

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=19 ;
Friday January 31st, 2020 5:55:24 PM
Angus looks at the craftsmen/taurs to see if he recognizes them from the nearby villages.

(Knowledge Local = 19)

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday January 31st, 2020 8:54:38 PM
"everything looks good to me, captain. I do believe we are ready to sail at your word. Looks like Ramsey has kept everything in order, including these unexpected workers.

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII
Saturday February 1st, 2020 11:27:21 AM
((The craftsmen have already been and gone, they are no where to be seen))

The ship looks almost new with everything that has been done to it, and Ramsey lets out a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, I'm glad you approve, yes, let's get underway. Do we have a heading, Captain?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=27 ;
Sunday February 2nd, 2020 12:29:27 AM
(ProfSailor=27)
Tsak has a look around to make sure all the supplies have been stowed properly and casts an eye over the work done to the ship. He gives Ramsey a wink and a big grin to let him know he's done well. After that he stands by, ready to assist Captain Kiwina.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Sunday February 2nd, 2020 7:55:24 AM
Rolth checks to make sure that we have enough fuel for the fan engine and awaits orders from Captain Kiwina.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday February 2nd, 2020 3:16:35 PM
"Then we sail for Liontaur Island." When the tide is right, Kiwina watches as the crew takes the Rose from the dock and carefully takes her out of port. Then it's several days sailing -- what Kiwina likes best.

"Rolth, I assume we're headed for Chessford?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Sunday February 2nd, 2020 7:08:51 PM
"Yes, Captain, that is the only major settlement on the island, and likely to be the center of this Council action."

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Sunday February 2nd, 2020 10:18:37 PM
As Angus move about the ship, he keeps his eyes peeled, looking for hidden compartments and secret doors. (just familiarizing himself with his surroundings)

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=23 ;
Sunday February 2nd, 2020 10:19:31 PM
(Perception = 23)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Monday February 3rd, 2020 8:42:52 AM
Much relaxed and happy to be on the boat Falco lets the others deal with destinations and what not. Instead he sticks to one of his favorite past times, hunting ship rats. He grabs a sack with the intention of catch and release, it would not do well to rid the ship of rats and then have nothing to do.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+6=9 ; d20+4=14 ;
Monday February 3rd, 2020 10:17:36 AM
Mak found his berth and set his gear upon a peg next to it, then he went to report to the captain to offer his services.

OOC: KS: Geography +6, Roll 9; PS: Sailor +4, Roll 14

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=26 ;
Monday February 3rd, 2020 12:16:02 PM
Elyas gets back into the familiar routine of working on a ship happily. he is pleased with the work that the crew is doing, but there is always something to be done on board a ship. Elyas will assist mainly with navigation presumably, but steps in anywhere help is needed.

profession sailor: 26

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII
Monday February 3rd, 2020 4:56:39 PM
You all manage to set sail working together, as has become comfortable, you take the ship out, used to how each other works now, the ship glides out into the ocean, again, you feel comfortable and safe here on the ship you know very well.

The smell of sea air is familiar to you as you head further out to see, all your assistance making the journey more efficient as you curve round Minotaur Isle, heading for Chessford.

You will perhaps have some downtime on the ship during the journey, what do you want to do?

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday February 3rd, 2020 7:14:42 PM
Angus watches the sailors and tries to help out however he can.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday February 3rd, 2020 9:09:31 PM
Rolth will keep adding to his Cattoos when the seas are calm enough, entertain the others when things get slow, and generally help around the ship. If any of the new guys wants a Compass Rose tattoo, he's happy to provide one. "All us original Petals got one, so no need to be scared."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=32 ;
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 12:16:58 AM
Since Mak offered his services as navigator, Kiwina gives him the chance. Meanwhile, Kiwina studies the weather (survival = 32 should predict the weather for 4 days) and watches for animals..

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=13 ;
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 1:11:19 AM
(Prof Sailor=13)
Tsak takes an hour at the start of each day, makes himself comfortable and meditates on spells. He concentrates on making himself move faster and augmenting Esmerelda's ability to defend herself.
He helps Kiwina with charts, plays drums to accompany Rolth, shares the odd dram of rum with Mak and makes sure that Esmerelda doesn't kill all the rats that Falco is having so much fun catching. He does some sword practice with Angus and congratulates Elyas on how comfortable he has become aboard the boat. Other than that he also is happy to be back at sea and luxuriates in doing nothing at all. The sunsets, in particular, are spectacular.

If he sees a job on the Rose that needs doing he pitches in. (ProfSailor)

Ranger spells: Longstrider and Magic Fang.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 8:10:10 AM
Falco is pleasantly board on the ship. He has no big projects so spends longer then necessary each morning communing with the Warper-sar. His mind drifts back to the woman with the orphans and their new god. What a time to live, new immortal powers and new gods.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+1=17 ;
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 10:37:04 AM
Mak was dedicated to his duties and performed them as well as he could. He had a standard compass that he used to calculate the course and offered it to Kiwina if he’d like to use it as well. In his down time he spent more time with his mandolin. Strangely he seemed to have made a breakthrough and his music didn’t sound bad at all.

KS:Perform +1, Roll 17.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 2:20:31 PM
Elyas really enjoys the routine of ship travel. there is nothing in particular he is working on, but he does spend some time practicing spells and reading whatever books he can find. I should work on building out our collection of books next time we're on land... I meant to this last time, but things got a bit... busy

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 5:26:45 PM
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {The weather should be fair for the next few days as your follow the coast round.}

The boat continues on it's way, following the coast so as never to be out of sight of it. You all do your bit to keep the ship continuing on it's course without error, you doing everything you can to make haste towards it.

The sea itself is calm, as is the journey, there is little to no problems, and it seems incredibly relaxing. In fact, you all feel like you don't have a care in the world. The journey you're taking should be simple enough, just follow the coast round, then cross over to Liontaur Isle, and Chessford. Nothing could go wrong.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 7:39:34 PM
Rolth looks over at Mak and laughs. "Nice work, after just one lesson from me and you're practically a master!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+5=20 ;
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 12:08:49 AM
"We've got good weather ahead."

Kiwina considers what could go wrong, and how best to make sure those things he has control over don't go wrong. And while he has a captive audience, he can spend some downtime on stories of the islands he grew up in. He hasn't been able to find them on any of the local maps, but they were fascinating in their own right. (Perform Oratory = 20)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 6:23:02 AM
"Wow, look at all these skald wannabes! Hey guys, you wanna start a band? We could call it 'Puns and Roses'! I've got some ideas for lyrics, like 'Every Rose Has its Horns', 'Pair of Dice City' and 'Welcome to the Bungle'. Whatcha think?"

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=16 ;
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 6:41:49 AM
Angus climbs to the crow's nest to see what is out there.

(Perception = 16)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 7:20:34 AM
Falco chuckles at Rolths suggestion and would be happy to join in a band if someone taught him how to play or sing. Maybe he could just bang on an old jug.

Enjoying the trip Falco cannot help but think this is the most preaceful he has been in some time. "Not even the gods themselves could ruin this." He says outloud with no irony.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 9:20:08 AM
Mak chuckled at Rolth's idea of forming a band and while the idea appealed to him somewhat he shook his head. "I'm not yet good enough to play alongside the likes of you. I do this because of a promise to my sister, Vesper, before she was taken by the seed. To take up the mandolin and the family blade she was to inherit so that on the day I return home I must use it to kill my family. "

The young nobleman remembered the day he returned home from the war to find out his family had been taken by the seed, the note he found from his sister, and the secret cache of items she had hidden for him to make his way from Aisildur until he could return to set them to rest. The mandolin, the rapier, and a few coins to pay the ferryman so he could escape quickly before the seed found him as well.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 10:11:42 AM
Elyas enjoys the calm and quiet of the trip, and is very happy with the companions he has found. things are all going so well, better than just about any other time in his life. which makes him constantly worry that something really really bad is about to happen....

this is way too easy. nothing has been easy lately... no, you're being paranoid. sometimes a simple trip can be simple right? right? no more tentacle monsters and doomsday prophets, at least for today. just enjoy the weather. why can't I sit still?

worry in the back of his mind, Elyas compulsively checks on things, examining the ship, scanning the horizon etc.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 10:31:43 PM
Tsak, lost in the 'music' looks up from where he's sitting banging on an old jug:
Hmmm, Tsak whack good! he grunts thru a lopsided toothy grin.

Laughing at himself and his terrible stereotyping he realises this is the most free he has ever felt.

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII
Thursday February 6th, 2020 5:13:01 AM
Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {While in the crows nest you can see in the distance some shimmering flashes of what appears to be waves or something jumping out of the water, coming towards you, the water is otherwise calm and collected. As they splashing creatures approach you realise they are dolphins, and simply coming to investigate the boat.}

As the day continues, the sun shining, and not a cloud in the sky, it seems like all is well with the world. Staring out across the ocean, you begin to see something shimmering in the distance, but slowly getting closer. It looks like a something is coming in and out of the ocean, and coming towards the boat, not terribly fast, but it is coming closer none the less.

Everyone except Angus - Perception DC 18 - Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears to be a school of dolphins coming to investigate the ship.}

The ocean is otherwise nice and calm, and a strong wind is blowing you in the direction of your journey, as the Rose gracefully cuts through the water, without so much as a rock or wave.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=24 ;
Thursday February 6th, 2020 6:48:36 AM
(Perception = 24)

"I see the dolphins appreciate a fine performance, even if a bard doesn't."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=19 ;
Thursday February 6th, 2020 8:59:36 AM
{Perception: 19}

Falco laughs at the dolphins swimming buy to check thing out. He calls out to the aquatic mammals. "Surly you are more a sign that this day is blessed."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=12 ; d20+2=4 ;
Thursday February 6th, 2020 10:15:51 AM
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 12, Fail; KS: Nature +2, Roll 4, Fail.

Mak squinted across the glinting sunlit waters trying to identify what was out there but it was just too bright from where he sat with his mandolin. When Kiwina offered up that there were dolphins, Mak stood up to get a better look. He'd never heard of dolphins before.

"Are dolphins some kind of sea monster?" Mak asked as he put away his instrument and hung it from a peg on the main mast while reaching for his bow.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=25 ;
Thursday February 6th, 2020 3:24:41 PM
Elyas jumps slightly as he sees something moving through the waves at the ship. he looks as close as possible, half expecting tentacles. he is very relieved to see nothing but a school of dolphins.

[perception = 25]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=20 ;
Thursday February 6th, 2020 10:04:38 PM
"No, you guys were performing quite well, I didn't mean to make fun of the performance. Is a pod of dolphins good luck? What if they are bloodweed dolphins?" Rolth takes a closer look...

(Perception = 20)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=20 ;
Friday February 7th, 2020 3:45:39 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=20)
Tsak moves to the side of the boat to look at the dolphins. He appreciates their smooth muscularity and the ease with which they move thru the water. They mirror his feeling of freedom and he takes a moment to really appreciate where he is, who he's with and what he's doing.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday February 7th, 2020 6:50:23 AM
Kiwina looks at Mak, and explains, "Dolphins are a kind of shark, of which there are both good and bad. The aumakua do not make themselves known through dolphins, however. Their meat is good, and you can render a nice oil from them. But we don't need supplies right now. I would swim with turtles, but not dolphins."

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=16 ;
Friday February 7th, 2020 6:57:44 AM
Angus continues to watch from the crow's nest

(perception = 16)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=15 ;
Friday February 7th, 2020 7:16:17 AM
Falco hoots and waves to the passing dolphins before pausing to look behind them in case they are being chased by something. {Perception: 15}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII
Friday February 7th, 2020 5:48:58 PM
The dolphins follow alongside the boat, breaching out water and whistling at the boat, seemingly easily keeping pace.

There seems to be a pod of about 30 or so dolphins.

Knowledge ((Nature - DC 17)) - Highlight to display spoiler: {That makes it a very large pod, probably one of the largest ones that would be in the wild.}

They seem to whistle alongside the music as it plays, and make music that matches it nicely. The sun is warm and the dolphins play with you and the crew, who come to take a look at them, even going so far as to throw a few bits of fish over the side for the dolphins to eat which they promptly do.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+2=20 ; d20+10=29 ;
Friday February 7th, 2020 8:25:10 PM
"Wow, that's the biggest pod of dolphins I've ever heard of. A purple Prince*, not our friend the Duke, once wrote a song that seems apt, if somewhat more melancholy than our current setting." Rolth strums a chord and begins to sing to the dolphins.

How beautiful do the words have to be
Before they conquer every heart?
How will you know if I'm even in the right key
If you make me stop before I start?
If I came back as a dolphin
Would you listen to me then?
Would you let me be your friend?
Would you let me in?
You can cut off all my fins
But to your ways I will not bend
I'll die before I let you tell me how to swim
And I'll come back again as a dolphin
Why does my brother have to go hungry
When you told him there was food for all?
This is the man that stands next to the man
That stands to catch you when you fall (Oh!)
If I'm under water, will you find me? (Find me)
Will you shine a light and try to guide me?
It's happened before, I've knocked on your door
But you wouldn't let me in
How beautiful do the words have to be
Before they conquer every heart? (Oh!)
If I came back as a dolphin
Would you listen to me then?
Would you let me be your friend?
Would you let me in?
You can cut off all my fins
But to your ways I will not bend
I'll die before I let you tell me how to swim
And I'll come back again as a dolphin
As a dolphin
(Be my friend) Dolphin
(Yeah, yeah)
Dolphin
As a dolphin
As a dolphin
As a dolphin

(Perform = 29)
(Knowledge Nature= 20)

*Yes, that Prince

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday February 8th, 2020 11:18:31 PM
Tsak keeps watching the dolphins whilst Rolth plays in the background. Lime Elyas he knows this peace won't last, but he's determined to enjoy it while its here.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=14 ;
Sunday February 9th, 2020 11:44:28 PM
(Know nature = 14; considering he thinks dolphins are a type of shark, an appropriate result)

Kiwina was unaware that people so overly-romanticized dolphins as Rolth was now doing. Yes, they could be amusing, but so could chickens.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=16 ;
Monday February 10th, 2020 8:51:55 AM
{Know Nature: 16}

Much better then a night in jail.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+2=14 ; d20+1=14 ;
Monday February 10th, 2020 9:04:37 AM
OOC: KS: Nature +, Roll 14, Fail; Aid Another, Perform +1, Roll, 14, Success! +2 to Rolth's Check, So, Perform +31 for Rolth.

Even as Rolth started the song, Mak listened intently as he drew his mandolin down from the peg and opened his case. Before the first chorus Mak was picking a melodic scale to accompany the taur. Though Mak's performance was nowhere near the caliber of the "skald" he did manage to enhance the song. With his modest accompaniment Rolth's song soared above the waves.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=25 ;
Monday February 10th, 2020 2:29:05 PM
relieved that the pod really is just dolphins, and enjoying the song, Elyas relaxes a bit and sits back to enjoy the afternoon.

after a moment of thinking on it, he gets up and looks at the dolphins again.

[knowledge check = 25]

Sure are a lot of them! it's not usual to see so many in one place, in fact I can't think of any mention I've heard of that talks about a larger pod than this living in the wild! wonder what gathered so many of them in one place? maybe there are just no predators in this area? or they are fleeing something elsewhere...

DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII
Monday February 10th, 2020 5:55:46 PM
The dolphins follow you for about half an hour before leaving you to your own devices, and the sailors continue with their work, rushing around and keeping busy as you relax and recharge yourselves.

As night begins to fall, and the sun goes down, the ocean gets a bit choppier, not so much that the ship is in any sort of danger, but just enough that the boat begins to gently rock from side to side, almost as if trying to put you to sleep.

As the moon comes up it is reflected brightly on the ocean, and it seems like the whole world is doubled up as the ocean begins to calm down again, the sky is reflected perfectly in the ocean, as if it were one great mirror and not a capricious force of nature.

The bright light from the moon reflected on the ocean gives you plenty of light with which to see, and you can see quite a distance even in the dark, and every now and again, there is a disturbance as some ocean dwelling creature launches out of the ocean and plops back into the calm waters.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday February 10th, 2020 10:07:41 PM
Angus comes down out of the crow's nest and finds an empty bunk or somewhere else to sleep

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday February 10th, 2020 11:35:04 PM
"Shall we set watches?" Kiwina will take whichever watch, but wants at least one of the Petals on deck at any time throughout the night. It isn't likely that there will be trouble, but it also would not be the first time.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=18 ;
Monday February 10th, 2020 11:36:48 PM
"Aye aye, Captain, watches it is.". When it is his turn, Rolth will keep a sharp lookout.

Perception= 18

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=22 ;
Tuesday February 11th, 2020 9:23:31 AM
Enjoying the night Falco climbs up in the rigging for an hour or two and just watches the world. {Perception: 22} He is having trouble believing that things are so peaceful. After some time he heads below deck for the night.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday February 11th, 2020 2:50:44 PM
Mak suggested that due to his human eyes any watch set for him be during hours in which he could actually see.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=26 ;
Tuesday February 11th, 2020 5:52:17 PM
(Perception=26)

Aye Captain
Tsak takes his watch in the crow's nest during the night, his vision allowing him to see quite well.
The next morning he remembers to study his spells for the coming day.

Spells: Longstrider and Magic Fang.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Tuesday February 11th, 2020 6:30:07 PM
Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: { You find a nice bunk and hunker down for the night, it's about as comfortable as you'd expect, that is to say, not terribly. But it serves it's purpose.}

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: { You spot nothing on your watch, except the pleasant and calming sight of the moon and the stars twinkling up high in the sky. The cool breeze is just bitter enough to keep you awake, but not so bitter that it's uncomfortable. Other than that, it's a warm comfortable night and watch, and you manage to catch yourself before you fall asleep once or twice.}

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: { The night is quite bright and from the crows nest you can see for miles around, even making out the black shape that is the isles. The cool air has set in now and it's getting a bit cold out, not terribly so, but enough that you keep an extra layer near by so as not to start shivering. But your watch is blessedly, uneventful. }

Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {By the time you take watch it's the dead of night and rather cold, you take an extra couple of layers with you, as there is little to protect you from the cold night air and the wind that is blowing. The deckhands are moving around keeping busy, keeping the ship on course for Chessford without too much difficulty, but even they seem relatively subdued and at peace, as if all is well with the world.}

The rest of you get a good nights sleep in your bunks/beds wherever you manage to find to get a few hours kip, and when you wake up to the sun shining brightly all over the boat, which has travelled somewhat, you feel all is right with the world. You feel refreshed and ready for anything.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday February 11th, 2020 7:20:05 PM
"I feel so refreshed and ready for anything! Let’s get this party started.". Rolth plays the dopplying song loudly, hoping that they might hear it and return

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=23 ;
Tuesday February 11th, 2020 9:12:04 PM
(ProfSailor=23)

Tsak wakes from his nap following an uneventful night.
He performs his morning meditation and then sets about making sure that everyone has something, but not too much, for breakfast.
After that he gives Esmerelda another brush, noting how big she is growing.

After all that he'll join in the party atmosphere, but still keeps an eye on the weather and running of the ship.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday February 11th, 2020 10:06:09 PM
Angus looks to find something to do while on the ship. He would like to learn how to tie the knots that sailors all learn to tie.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday February 12th, 2020 6:57:17 AM
Kiwina simply sails. He does so unhurriedly, making minor adjustments, getting a "feel" for the waters and observing any animals or changes on the horizon. (I.e., he takes ten on any sailing, perception, and knowledge checks while things are calm)

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday February 12th, 2020 8:58:06 AM
Mak woke ready for the day, but found that the stress of all the walking the previous days and now a relative spate of inactivity had caused his leg to stiffen. With a pronounced limp he moved about the ship performing his duties. Like Kiwina he kept an eye on the sea around them while he stopped briefly to show Angus a few knots.

OOC: Taking 10 on the following: KS: Geography +6, 16; KS: Nature +2, 12; Perception +4, 14 (Aid another for a +2 on Kiwina's check); and PS: Sailor +4, 14 (to instruct Angus on the knots)

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=14 ; d20+8=10 ;
Wednesday February 12th, 2020 10:08:41 AM
Elyas spends his time in the routine of running the ship, and helping others where needed. He doesn't hold any title with the very horizontally-managed Petals, but he is one of the most experienced sailors on the crew. he notices Angus trying to learn some of the standard knots and spends a few hours working with him: profession sailor = 14

he then spends some time looking at maps, trying to determine how long it will take with current conditions to reach the destination
profession sailor= 10....

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Wednesday February 12th, 2020 12:38:55 PM
Falco wakes after an uneventful night and feels so calm he almost skips his morning prayers. With a sigh he thinks that it would be foolish to believe all this good luck and weather and goes though his normal preparations. That done he rustles up some food and does some mental archery exercises.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Thursday February 13th, 2020 4:06:35 AM
You awaken to a slightly cooler day, there are clouds in the sky, and the wind is blowing, enough to keep you moving at a good pace towards you destination.

As the sun rises into the sky, you see an odd rock formation, far enough off that it's of no danger, but close enough that you can make it out clearly, it looks like tentacles rising out of the deep, grasping at the sun.

It looks somewhat ominous, but that's probably just superstition. Isn't it?

The day doesn't warm up much, and when the sun is at it's highest point, it begins to rain some, wetting the ship and causing a bit of blustery wind.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday February 13th, 2020 6:27:39 AM
Angus finds a sheltered spot on deck and continues to practice tying knots. He notices the "odd rock formation" and asks about it.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=25 ;
Thursday February 13th, 2020 7:16:43 AM
(ProfSailor=25)
Tsak performs his morning meditation, submitting his spells to memory. He's happy with the routine that sailing allows.

When he sees the rock formation he does his best to mark the location on the Rose's charts (Profession Sailor).

Kiwina, that formation looks, interesting. When we get to Chessford lets talk to the local sailors and see what they know about it?

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Spells: Longstrider and Magic Fang

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday February 13th, 2020 7:24:50 AM
Rolth mutters, "Tentacles, why does it always have to be tentacles?". But these dark thoughts do not persist for long and he enjoys the wind in his fur and even the rain that rolls in.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=27 ;
Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:11:01 AM
{Perception: 27}

Falco spends a good amount of time staring at the unusual rock formation. Did it just twitch? No that must be in his head. For some reasons he very much wants to go check it out but knows it is probably a bad idea. If only he could fly like the owl half of his nature.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+6=9 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+4=13 ;
Thursday February 13th, 2020 9:58:52 AM
Mak looked at the strange rock formation and tried to remember if he'd seen the like on any charts before, heard anyone in port talking about it, or knew of any superstitions sailors talked about regarding tentacled rock formations.

OOC: KS: Geography +6, Roll 9, Fail; KS: Local +2, Roll 21; PS: Sailor +4, Roll 13.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday February 13th, 2020 10:28:26 AM
Mak thinks we should investigate the rock as it might be another duplicitous deity trying to get a foothold in the Wold, like the rest of them. He doesn't mention that last part, but looks suspiciously at Falco.

OOC: jk.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday February 13th, 2020 2:11:22 PM
Tentacles again? why is this becoming a theme now?

He will spend some time asking the crew and other petals if any of them have used this route before, and if so, did they notice that particular formation last time?

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Thursday February 13th, 2020 3:54:02 PM
The rain gets heavier and heavier, causing even the most sure footed of you to have to be careful lest you slip up. As the day wears on the rain begins to let up, and just as the sun begins the very last part of it's journey down back to the horizon, it breaks through the clouds and begins to warm you again.

Despite the slightly odd rock formation the continuation of your journey continues without anything odd or even so much as a fish or anything along those lines. It still seems quiet, not especially so, but enough to notice.

Just as night falls, you hear the soft hooting of birds that have flown from the mainland, they circle over the boat and make soft noises as they sometimes dive to grab fish that are swimming near the surface. The deckhands watch them and eventually they continue on their way, leaving the Rose all alone as night falls proper.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday February 13th, 2020 5:10:24 PM
Angus whispers, "I have a bad feeling about this..."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+8=17 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+12=19 ;
Thursday February 13th, 2020 7:49:09 PM
What does Kiwina know about the tentacle rock?
* Know geography = 19 (forgot the +2 for favored terrain)
* know nature = 29 for what inhabits it
* perception = 27
* profession sailor = 19 for navigability

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday February 14th, 2020 8:54:51 AM
Mak watched the tentacled rock recede into the distance, shrugged, and went about his tasks. Instead of checking the charts and taking his turn at the helm he decided to help the sailors in trimming the sails.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday February 14th, 2020 9:42:06 AM
As night fallfs, Kiwina once again suggests they set watches. "Maybe even," he ventures, "we should think about a standing watch rotation and marching order," to the confusion of the vessel's crew.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday February 14th, 2020 10:33:58 AM
I agree, captain. things have been way more quiet than we are used to, we don't want to get lulled into not paying attention. too many scary things have happened lately for me to think that we are safe. something is bound to come at us again sooner or later.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Friday February 14th, 2020 12:08:43 PM
"Captain, I agree about the watch and the marching order. Perhaps Mak, with his soldiering experience, could organize us for that?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=9 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+10=13 ;
Friday February 14th, 2020 12:46:43 PM
{Know History: 9}
{Know Nature: 15}

As the unusal rock is further and further behind Falco wonders if he had ever heard of such a thing. Part of him thinks he may have before the change from the Warper-sar. He shrugs, nothing to do about it really. As he hears the discussion of watches.

"Slot me in to whatever watch you like. I see well at night."

{Perception: 13}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday February 14th, 2020 10:37:48 PM
I too see well in the dark adds Tsak.

He takes his turn at watch and sleeps well for the remainder of the night.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Saturday February 15th, 2020 6:23:44 PM
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that the rock is a formation that has been here for a while, and while oddly shaped, has never caused these kinds of feelings before. It's marked on maps and the like, just not for any real reason. The slight feeling of dread you had was abnormal.}

As you begin to set watches and marching order, the sun dips below the horizon leaving you in the cold of the night, and even though the night itself is not too cold, you get a shiver from thing about that odd rock formation.

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {You're not sure about the rock it definitely appears to be a naturally forming rock, but you're not perfectly sure.}

The moon is high in the sky, and you can pick out the stars, even finding some constellations you know of from you childhood. It seems like another quiet night. Whatever is going on, you appear to be safe and at peace. Perhaps the Gods are giving you a break?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+13=29 ;
Saturday February 15th, 2020 9:32:56 PM
Rolth feels like the Gods are trying to lull him into a false sense of security. Sure, the Gods of Testing are gone or whatever, but this just feels like a bill starting to come due...and tentacles (shudder)! Rolth starts to keep an extra sharp eye out while muttering prayers to Domi for strength in the coming days (constant Toros Taur Try to improve perception when awake.)

Perception = 29

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=36
Sunday February 16th, 2020 5:02:42 PM
"That's a known rock formation. While oddly shaped, it has never been cause for concern. The dread we're feeling about it isn't normal. It may be too dark to investigate the rocks now, but something isn't right. I'll be happier well away from here..."

Perception = 36 (natural 20) on Kiwina's watch

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday February 17th, 2020 10:06:00 AM
"I don't like it, whatever it is. I agree, we should not linger near it, just to be sure. odds are it is just a rock and we're overreacting. why is it that calm weather and smooth sailing has us all on edge?

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Monday February 17th, 2020 10:06:42 AM
Mak set about creating a watch schedule. First he split the crew into thirds with one third taking the night watch. During the night watch he added a petal contingent. He felt confident that with a third of the crew and himself in the crows nest with his bow he could handle first watch. He proposed the following watches:

Nightwatch Aboard Ship with 1/3 the crew.
First
Mak
Second
Angus
Falco
Third
Tsak
Kiwina
Fourth
Rolth
Elyas

Land - Elyas gets a pass so he can get his rest.
First
Rolth
Mak
Second
Angus
Falco
Third
Tsak
Kiwina

Marching Order
Rolth, Tsak
Mak, Elyas
Angus, Falco
Kiwina

Marching Order-Single
Rolth
Tsak
Mak
Falco
Elyas
Angus
Kiwina

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Monday February 17th, 2020 10:28:00 AM
"It is possible we are just use to problems arising, we were thrust into a cataclysmic event pretty early in our careers together. Still.... I guess moving on is best though part of me would like to go take a look."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday February 17th, 2020 4:36:13 PM
Angus awaits his turn at watch. He has many questions about life aboard ship to ask Falco.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Monday February 17th, 2020 5:41:00 PM
You sort out the watches and ensure marching orders are updated, keeping in mind that you've got a few days travel on the water still ahead of you.

Ramsay approaches you as you are discussing the formation.

"Yes that rock is relatively strange, it's never been something to worry about, myself and the deckhands all felt a chill as we passed it, as if someone had walked over our graves."

He sighs

"Probably nothing but sailor's superstitions! Though while we were in port we did hear of slightly strange goings on... apparently we're not the only ship that has passed that rock and felt an ominous presence... other ships have been avoiding it to save themselves from feeling it where they can. But again, you know what sailors are like, an easily spooked and superstitious lot!"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday February 17th, 2020 9:59:51 PM
"Perhaps after we finish our diplomatic mission we can come back to investigate?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday February 18th, 2020 12:42:53 AM
"We probably should come back, but I agree we don't have time to investigate now."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Tuesday February 18th, 2020 9:18:42 AM
Falco clicks his beak as Rolth and Kiwiana speak.

"If others are feeling the same maybe a day to check it out is not so bad. With the distance of travel a day here or there is not so bad really. A slow wind could add more then checking out the rock I would think." He pauses for a moment "It could wait if it must but we are in a time of change I would hate it to be something we let get worse."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday February 18th, 2020 12:13:35 PM
"As much as i would like to just pass it by, I'm afraid you're probably right Falco. if it is a growing danger and we leave it alone it may be much worse when whatever it is is fully realized. perhaps we could at least give it a look?

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Tuesday February 18th, 2020 7:14:35 PM
Ramsay seems to balk at the idea of changing course.

"But we would lose perhaps more time than that, the wind is with us currently, if we decide to go back against the wind it would take sometime to return, and then sometime to get back on track. I thought you had an important mission to attend to?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday February 18th, 2020 8:14:24 PM
Hmmm, an ominous tentacle-shaped rock in the middle of nowhere that inspires foreboding in the whole crew, or politics? A simple choice, what could possibly go wrong? It's a darn shame but I guess the politics can wait. It's not a, a three-hour cruise is it?

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday February 18th, 2020 9:32:21 PM
Mak stayed quiet as he worked through the watch to make certain any noises upon the water would carry to his ears in the twilight.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday February 18th, 2020 10:11:31 PM
Kiwina is still not in favor of turning back to the rock. "There's too much chance that we'll be delayed or distracted from our current task."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday February 18th, 2020 11:12:59 PM
"Seems like more of this ‘new gods and weird stuff happening’ rather than something we need to spend time on now."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Wednesday February 19th, 2020 8:37:05 AM
This is not something Falco feels that strongly about though he will file the rock away in his mind. He simply shrugs a Rolth's comment and turns to watch as the odd rock fades into the distance.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday February 19th, 2020 11:09:24 AM
Elyas will accept the captain's decision, especially since he was fairly on the fence about checking out the rock.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday February 19th, 2020 6:52:02 PM
Besides new gods or old magic, could there be a volcano or some more natural explanation for the strange new wiggly looking rock? Not that I have seen such things before, but I did pay attention to learned persons who played games of chance in the Duke's casino

Angus thinks that they will be back this way again and the rock will mean more at that time.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Wednesday February 19th, 2020 7:03:27 PM
Ramsay nods.

"I agree, we can always check the rock on the way back! It's not like it's going to go anywhere! The politicking shouldn't take that long, should it?"

Ramsay continues to ensure the ship carries on towards it's intended destination. The thought of the rock is still with you, but even as you think about it the feeling and memory becomes weaker, as if it's slipping out your grasp and you begin to forget even what you were worried about.

As night falls Ramsay approaches the Petals.

"Cap'n we're going to settle in for the night, it's a bit too dangerous here to continue at night time. I suggest you all take this opportunity to get a good night's rest!"

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday February 19th, 2020 8:34:07 PM
Angus quickly finds a place to sleep until its his time to watch.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=14 ;
Wednesday February 19th, 2020 11:05:17 PM
Rolth follows Angus’ lead and takes a siesta until watch time.

Perception = 12 if needed

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=34 ;
Wednesday February 19th, 2020 11:30:22 PM
(Perception=34)

Tsak agrees with Kiwina's assessment and suppresses an eye-roll at Ramsey's assertion on the nature of politics, remembering that he himself was probably just as naive not so long ago. And he hopes the sailor is right about the rock not going anywhere.

After dinner Tsak produces a rum bottle which he stashed whilst shopping for stores and offers everybody a wee dram. Mak gets offered two for all his hard-thinking in getting the Petals organised.

After dinner he enjoys a nap and then takes his watch (Perception) from the crow's nest at the allotted time.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=21 ;
Wednesday February 19th, 2020 11:51:42 PM
Kiwina is slightly distracted during his watch (perception = 21), enjoying his night on the ocean.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Thursday February 20th, 2020 8:22:52 AM
The decision to pass the rock leaves Falco with nothing as a distraction. He considers that maybe he needs to bring some distractions for on the boat in the future. Though lack of options he spends the day climbing up and down, up and down, up and down in the rigging. When it comes time to bed down he eschews his normal bed and simply brings a pillow up on deck to watch the stars until he sleeps or his watch starts, whichever is first.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=9 ;
Thursday February 20th, 2020 9:11:23 AM
Mak set about taking first watch while his companions found their bunks.

OOC: Perception +4, Roll 9. I guess Mak just isn't a good guard. No wonder he's not in the military any longer.... ;)

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday February 20th, 2020 11:43:31 AM
Elyas sleeps well, comfortable in a rocking boat. he is up early, working on spells again and watching as the sun rises

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Thursday February 20th, 2020 7:24:00 PM
The night again is cool and the wind picks up a little. As you sleep the deckhands do their best to scurry around you and not cause you to wake up, but part way through the night, one of them drops a bucket, making a loud crash that awakens everyone.

"Sorry! Sorry... slipped out my hand..."

He looks embarrassed enough that there is nothing more said of it, though you know he will probably get a bit of an earful in the morning.

You all fall back in to a peaceful sleep, with the rocking of the boat helping to ensure you get a comfortable and simple nights sleep.

You awaken to a cool sun as it crests over the horizon. Once you are all awake and have eaten, Ramsay comes and speaks with you.

"We are still a few days out, but isn't it nice to have some calm?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday February 20th, 2020 10:48:08 PM
In the morning before meditating Tsak finds some salve to rub on a number of scratches on his leg. The place where Esmerelda landed, claws out, in the middle of the night when the bucket was dropped.

After his meditation he helps with breakfast then climbs to the crows nest to check out the weather out to the horizon. He reports what he sees back to Kiwina.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday February 20th, 2020 11:15:15 PM
Rolth yawns and wonders what he did to anger Domi. All this calm is starting to get under his hide... he prowls the deck, looking for a threat, or something. Did he miss some sign from the gods along the way? :)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=34 ;
Friday February 21st, 2020 12:33:24 AM
Kiwina realizes his companions are restless. They probably haven't spent weeks or months at a time at sea. He enjoys it, however. While it's calm, he takes the opportunity to "forage" in his favorite terrain. (Survival = 34, should feed about 16)

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Friday February 21st, 2020 6:52:31 AM
Angus wakes and eats the meal offered by Kiwina (he purposely does not ask what it was). After a walk around the deck, he practices tying knots again, figuring it may be a useful skill beyond sailing.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday February 21st, 2020 9:56:56 AM
Mak stepped onto the aft deck and drew his rapier. He clumsily waved it about as he went through some type of form as if he were fighting an invisible foe as the black blade swished through the air with a zipping noise. Step, step, slash, lunge, Mak went for a period of time until he brought the weapon back to his waist and caught his breath from the difficult moves he had just performed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Friday February 21st, 2020 9:57:02 AM
Awake early and immediately board Falco paces the ship for a bit and then gets out his old, little used any more, sketchbook. He tries a few ideas but cannot get what he wants and looks to some of the more seasons sailors with his terrible idea.

"I would love to find a way to practice my smithing while we have these long boring trips. Starting the creating of some nice weapons would take up time and give us something to see in port."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Saturday February 22nd, 2020 4:01:04 AM
As Kiwina fishes and Rolth paces, as Falco laments the lack of a forge and Mak practices his swordplay and Angus eats and Tsak watches the horizon, the sun beats down upon the ship, warming all of you through. The deckhands mostly strip down to the barest hint to keep cool, and while there is a breeze bringing the smell of salt water to you, it is not terribly cool. In fact, there isn't a cloud in the sky and the sun is hot today.

Several of the crew, when not working are relaxing on the deck, allowing themselves to be warmed by the sun's rays and just enjoying the leisurely pace.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Saturday February 22nd, 2020 10:16:28 PM
Rolth calms a bit, and basks in the sun with the crew.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday February 23rd, 2020 2:25:16 PM
Kiwina has a chat with the idle sailors, explaining that lazing about while underway can only cause trouble. There is always some task that needs to be done. He suggests a few things, sitting and talking with them for a long while, before concluding loudly, "and after that I'm sure you can think of a few things on your own!"

As he walks off, the crew keeps doing just what they were doing -- except that after a few minutes conversation, they start singing, evidence that Kiwina was not really scolding them.

What shall we do with a raging wemic,
What shall we do with a raging wemic,
What shall we do with a raging wemic,
Early in the morning?

Point him to the cave where a hell-hound's hiding,
Point him to the cave where a hell-hound's hiding,
Point him to the cave where a hell-hound's hiding,
Early in the morning!

What shall we do with a drunken archer,
What shall we do with a drunken archer,
What shall we do with a drunken archer,
Early in the morning?

Hide him in the bilge from the heartseed's planting,
Hide him in the bilge from the heartseed's planting,
Hide him in the bilge from the heartseed's planting,
Early in the morning!

What shall we do with a scratched-up half-orc . . . Lock him in the brig with Esmerelda

What shall we do with a fluffy beastman . . . Put him in the Sargrass, he'll change further

What shall we do with the gambler's bouncer . . . Cover him all in glowing glitterr

What shall we do with a lively wizard . . . Jumble all his spell components

What shall we do with our noble captain . . . Sing him songs until his ears bleed

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d12=7 ;
Sunday February 23rd, 2020 9:33:11 PM
Tsak has a good laugh at the crew and their singing. He's happy that they have taken the time to watch and include all the petals. He himself enjoys lazing in the sun and possibly slips in a sneaky nap.

Damien subbing for Ben Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday February 24th, 2020 12:12:18 AM
Elyas laughs at the crews singing, and accepts that his normal desire to remain invisible is all but impossible on a boat such as the Rose.

On returning to his quarters he can't help but check that all his spell components are in their correct locations.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Monday February 24th, 2020 8:42:59 AM
With a shrug Falco joins into the song.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Monday February 24th, 2020 9:09:32 AM
Mak laughed along with the others at the comment about a drunken archer, but sobered somewhat when the heartseed line followed it. With a weak smile and a forced laugh, Mak tried to take the comment as it was meant, but the seriousness of the subject worked at his mind. When the next verse hit, Mak decided to join in on the refrain and put the thoughts out of his mind.

Emissaries and Awakenings

Zero

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Monday February 24th, 2020 4:49:10 PM
The boat continues, and the crew seem to be working a bit harder after the mock scolding given to them. The ship moves swiftly, cutting through the ocean water and moving at a good speed. After the sun reaches it's zenith and it begins to come back down, but while the day is still at it's warmest, you see the crew all whispering to one another and chatting, glancing over at the petals. After about half an hour of this a couple of them go up to Ramsay and speak in hushed whispers to him. He looks uncertain and frowns before sighing and coming over to the Petals, specifically speaking to Kiwina.

"Cap'n... the men were wondering if you wouldn't mind dropping anchor so we can all go for a swim and enjoy the water, I said I'd ask you. What do you say?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday February 24th, 2020 9:41:40 PM
"Ooh, a swim sounds nice! What do you say, Captain?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday February 24th, 2020 10:45:14 PM
Kiwina checks the area as best he can for dangers, including creatures and currents, spending a few minutes and talking with the others about what they notice, too. (If they're able to take 20, then the group should have the perception, knowledge of nature, and other skills to make sure its safe.)

But he's an avid swimmer himself. Unless they notice something troubling, of course it's ok.

Tsak Rezar[/link] (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday February 25th, 2020 12:37:05 AM
If the group decides to go for a swim Tsak will have a quick dip (a minute or two) then climb the crows nest to keep a lookout. He scans both the horizon and the waters near the Rose.

Damien subbing for Ben [/link] (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday February 25th, 2020 12:38:49 AM
Elyas happily swims with the rest, enjoying the cool, refreshing water.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=22 ;
Tuesday February 25th, 2020 7:00:24 AM
Falco agrees with the idea of stopping. "Petals, you can swim too I will stand watch. Not the biggest swimmer in my new body."

{Perception: 22}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday February 25th, 2020 9:42:08 AM
Mak pulled out his bow and climbed into the crows nest. "You guys take a dip, my leg isn't the best for swimming, so I'll keep an eye out up top."

OOC: Perception +4, Taking 20.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=20 ; d20+6=17 ;
Tuesday February 25th, 2020 6:37:18 PM
Angus decides to jump in and swim, he plans to stay close in case there is something else in the water.

(Perception = 20, Swim = 17)

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Tuesday February 25th, 2020 6:47:35 PM
You all take a leisurely dip in the cool waters, helping refresh you after the heat of the sun beats down on you. The deckhands and other crew dive in and jump off the ship, challenging each other to go higher and higher and jump from higher and higher points, it getting ever more dangerous. Eventually they stop as the next challenge would require jumping from almost the centre of the boat, and no one is willing to attempt it.

One of the deckhands challenges the Petals. The jump is technically possible, but it'd be quite difficult...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+30=50 ;
Tuesday February 25th, 2020 7:14:51 PM
Rolth makes an extravagant gesture while muttering some odd words. (casting Expeditious Retreat) "Hold my hat and watch this! Any Petals may fly with me, and let the wings of the wind set us free!" He proclaims this last with an inspiring turn of phrase. (Inspire Competence +2 for anyone who cares to make the leap)

(Natural 20 = 50 acrobatics check)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday February 25th, 2020 10:41:59 PM
Kiwina declines the opportunity.

Tsak Rezar[/link] (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday February 26th, 2020 5:59:55 AM
Tsak contents himself with clapping Rolths effort from his perch in the Crows Nest.

Damien subbing for Ben[/link] (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday February 26th, 2020 6:03:37 AM
Elyas, buoyed by Rolths energy and enthusiasm contemplates making the jump. Luckily he comes to his senses and settles for a warm place in the sun where he can dry off and watch the shenanigans unfold.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Wednesday February 26th, 2020 8:45:01 AM
Watching Rolth's jump Falco whistles. "Not trying that one. Great job!"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday February 26th, 2020 8:50:33 PM
Angus watches the jump. Nope, not doing that ... Nope

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday February 27th, 2020 12:01:32 AM
The competition does not deter Kiwina from enjoying his swim.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Thursday February 27th, 2020 5:33:10 AM
As Rolth begins to climb the ship, heading to the crows nest, the highest point, several of the deckhands and crew are speaking in quiet whispers and clearly betting on whether he'll make the jump or not. They don't speak loudly but it's obvious what they're doing and once Rolth reaches the highest point, they fall deathly silent.

Rolth stands on the edge of the crows nest, feeling the magic of his spell flowing through him, and coils up his muscles tightly, before exploding forward and launching himself far from the boat, he soars through the sky for a few moments before falling down to the waters, having cleared not only the boat, but the group of swimmers as well, and he lands in the water with a triumphant splash.

The deckhands and crewmen go wild, cheering and laughing and being just generally very impressed, and morale is clearly raised, even Ramsay seems remarkably stunned by the jump.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Thursday February 27th, 2020 7:53:19 AM
"And that is why you are such a good teammate. Good show my friend."

As he cheers he shakes his head in suprise.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday February 27th, 2020 8:48:21 AM
Mak, who had been in the crows nest at the time, could only gape at the four legged creatures accomplishment. Surely it was the lion like musculature of Rolth that allowed for such a feat. That Rolth had used magic to accomplish it never entered the lame soldiers mind as he too was encouraged by the taurs athleticism.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday February 27th, 2020 4:30:11 PM
Rolth bursts back above the water with a roar and a smile a mile wide, "Look at me, I'm a lionfish!" He cavorts a bit towards the other fellows in the water, splashing them playfully. "And that, my good fellows, is why we are the Eight Petaled Rose!"

Tsak Rezar == $0[/link] (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday February 27th, 2020 5:13:02 PM
Tsak lets himself bathe briefly in the knowledge that he is indeed part of the Eight Petalled Rose. It is good to be part of something bigger than oneself. A force for good in the wold, and almighty splashes.
He makes his way down from the Crows Nest, leaving Mak to take lookout for awhile.

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Spells: Magic Fang, Longstider

(OOC - playing with the header which I somehow broke)

Tsak Rezar (Damien subbing for Ben) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday February 27th, 2020 5:16:48 PM
Elyas lets out a hollar and a whoop in enthusiastic support of Rolth.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Thursday February 27th, 2020 8:01:05 PM
After the dive, Ramsay beckons everyone back to the boat.

"It's time to get back underway my friends, if we are to make it in good time."

He smiles, heading over to Rolth as he returns to the ship.

"That was impressively done my friend, I only wish I had bet on you!"

The crew gets back on deck, allowing the sun to dry them off, and after a little while they begin preparing the ship to depart again, and after a short time it's underway, as the ship cuts through the water again, causing spray to splash up along the sides launching itself at a good speed.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Friday February 28th, 2020 6:56:02 AM
"Yes, well, it wasn’t like you bet against a Sicilian when death was on the line! That was quite refreshing, but I’m glad to be getting underway. To Chesswell!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Friday February 28th, 2020 8:36:08 AM
Once they get moving Falco helps out here he can before he inevitably gets board. Running out of hobbies he moves to the side of the boat and watches the water go by. Really he is just hoping to glimpse a fish now and then.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday February 28th, 2020 2:39:36 PM
Kiwina wonders if there is something the Petals ought to do to prepare for Chessford, but doesn't think that there's anything they were told to prepare for.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Saturday February 29th, 2020 7:58:57 PM
As you continue on your way the good weather holding thankfully, Ramsay approaches you.

"We're still a few days away it may be worth discussing your strategies to complete your task. If you leave it all until you arrive you may not be able to come up with a viable plan in time. Not that it's my business, just the simply, pleasant journey I know has got me feeling too relaxed to worry about anything, even things I should be worrying about, so I just wanted to make sure you didn't fall victim to it as well."

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Saturday February 29th, 2020 8:11:06 PM
Mak was completely uncertain about the task and what was expected from them, so he was relying on the resident liontaur to explain it all. He was after all only the muscle.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Saturday February 29th, 2020 8:51:36 PM
Rolth sums up what we know so far.

"The Duke’s female jester told us (while in the ‘dungeon’) “I have been sent by my lord to talk to you about who you will be looking to discuss things with. The Sandifurrs is one Clan you need to talk with, another is the Longclaws, and finally the Goldmanes, but really you will need to take his sealed proposal to the Council of the Clans... only they together can make the decision, I would suggest mayhaps scoping the political position out and maybe getting close to the clans with the most power right?”

The Duke sent us to “treat with Council of Clans, the Liontaurs, as your recent... efforts will have endeared you to them somewhat.” He said “Honestly, I didn't want to imprison you, but had to keep the Minotaur's happy, you understand it's politics. However, your little stunt made it so the Liontaurs are fans of yours, I want you to use that. You will make fine emissaries, I have no doubt, and I have great faith in you. I assume my jester has spoken to you?"

The Duke’s chief counselor told us “"Well Rolth, the three clans that have been mentioned would be a good start yes. They are the three we feel have the most power to wield and will be receptive to our requests to establish a Minotaur Settlement on Liontaur Isle. Unfortunately I don't know much about them, or how they make their decisions, you may have to see what you can find out once you get there. As far as I understand it there are an odd number of votes, so there cannot be ties. As for more agents, we are sending you. We have had minimal dealings with them in the past, and no Mr Ambersier, you don't have to wear that hat."

In our earlier sojourn in Chesswell, we noted that the Sandifurr Mercantile is the biggest building in sight, a big wood and stone building with two sets of double doors. Of course, every building here, built as they are for people weighing 500 pounds or more, is big, but this one is bigger. Okay, it is not the biggest shop in town, not by a long shot, and it is more run down than most, but at least you can be sure the clerks inside speak Common! Of course, the Sandifurr Clan are well known to me (Rolth), as I have been to this town before. I know the clan has a reputation for fair dealings, even if they are not the sharpest traders in town."

"So unless someone has a better starting place, perhaps we can start with the Sandifurr Merchantile, since we at least know where it is. It is possible that some of our previous contacts, perhaps at the Wanderers' Roost or Elarorn's family, will be able to provide some additional clues. Any of you fellows have other ideas?

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Saturday February 29th, 2020 11:28:13 PM
"We helped a number of lontaurs escape to the caves to ride out that storm. The only family name I recall was the Coalborns. They weren't wealthy, just a large family. Still, Arostle Coalborn might be able to tell us who to approach." Kiwina is of a mind to make sure the children they'd ridden out the storm with were doing all right as well.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Sunday March 1st, 2020 8:00:57 PM
"Good point, Kiwina. the Kotori clan was up in the hills too and seemed to appreciate our efforts at the time. They might also help us."

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Sunday March 1st, 2020 8:38:00 PM

Angus muses ' and so in this land of large taurs, a smaller being, say about one-third as large, might be able to get into and out of places without being seen, if such skills are required, yes?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Monday March 2nd, 2020 8:17:34 AM
Falco nods at Angus. "Living my whole life in the lands of the Taur I have always found that to be true. Easy not to notice the small."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+6=25 ;
Monday March 2nd, 2020 9:06:15 AM
Mak thought about Rolth's summation and groaned inwardly at the diplomatic acrobatics they'd be taking with the nobility on the isle.

"So, we shouldn't approach the Council with the sealed message until we've gotten a lay of the land then, approach allies in the region first? Like Coalborns Kiwina mentioned?" Mak asked the native of the isle.

As a noble himself, Mak had been forced to study the lineage and power of all the noble families in the known world, so he wasn't unfamiliar with the political structure of the island and the families involved. He did think to add.

"Instead of approaching any member of a noble house, maybe we should take a reading of the political environment from the bottom, among the people?" he suggested.

OOC: KS: Nobility, Roll 25: Are the Coalborns a good choice? What are the rivalries among the houses on the island so we know that when we approach one house representative we might be angering another?

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Monday March 2nd, 2020 6:48:41 PM
Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {The Coalborns are not a family you've heard of, so they aren't a noble family. But that may mean they have their ears more to the ground and can point you in the right direction. You've heard of the other noble Families. There are the several clans on the Council, The Sandifurrs, a trading family who want to ensure that they can keep financial stability. The Longclaws, a Clan of warriors who concern themselves with Martial power and prowess. The Goldmane Clan, of leaders and courtiers who want to keep everything running smoothly, the Redtooth Clan, a clan of vicious fighters, known for the brutality who want to crush the Council's enemies underfoot, the Hound's Tooth clan, hunters and druid-types who live in balance with nature and don't want to disrupt that delicate balance, and the Stormeye Clan, mystics and druids, who want to give value to the land and the sea.}

You all sit and discuss things in the cabin, enjoying the calm surf as the ship continues onwards, and begin to discuss different strategies and methods you can use to gather information. Ramsay has joined you, to offer any help he may be able to, little as it may be.

"You could always get a 'view from the hoofs' so to speak, to see if there are any grassroots problems with how the council run things, but I'm not sure how much help that will actually be in getting the Council on side?"

He pauses.

"If you already have friends in Chessford, it would almost certainly be worth speaking to them about what's going on to see if they can give you any insider and up to date information."

However he does look to you to make a final plan on what exactly you want to do.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday March 2nd, 2020 8:22:00 PM
Angus tilts his head like a confused canine.

So if I hear you correctly, no one currently "needs killing"? Maybe a good thrashing coupled with a lecture by Mr. Rolth? Ok, I will be over here then...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday March 2nd, 2020 8:41:51 PM
"Good questions, Mak, let us know if anything more comes to mind. The Coalborns live right by the docks, so we can see them right off the boat. Assuming we don't get derailed, we could move on to getting some lodging at the Wanderers' Roost, and make some inquiries there as to the state of things. At that point, maybe we'll have some clues about where to go next, or can pad over to the Sandifurrs' shoppe to nose around a bit."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday March 2nd, 2020 9:31:08 PM
Kiwina ponders Ramsey's participation. "So, Ramsey, you and Amaretto were getting pretty close before your shipboard duties dragged you away. While we're in port are you likely to rekindle that friendship?" Kiwina has no expectation that Amaretto could do anything for the Petals except maybe pass on gossip, and of course let them dine at the Wanderer's Roost, but he remembers how happy Ramsey was around her.

Thinking of the Wanderer's Roost brings one troubling thing to mind, though. These liontaurs are partial to raw, red meat, the thought of which turns Kiwina's stomach. He foresees any state dinners being uncomfortable affairs.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 8:02:45 AM
As the plan comes together Falco sighs heavily and is lost in thought again thinking of how far he has come. His plan to gain power and skill to create great weapons seems so far away.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 10:38:36 AM
”If I’m remembering correctly, the Coalborns are a minor house and not connected to the ruling houses at all, commoners as it were, so we can get an idea of life on the ground from them as Kiwina suggested. As for the other clans, we have the Sandifurrs, Longclaws, Goldmane’s, Redtoorhs, Hounds Tooths, and Stormeyes. Some of these are quite militant and at least one of them likes things the way they are. “

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 4:08:41 PM
"There are the several clans on the Council, The Sandifurrs are a trading family who want to ensure that they can keep financial stability. The Longclaws are a Clan of warriors who concern themselves with Martial power and prowess. The Goldmane Clan is a clan of leaders and courtiers who want to keep everything running smoothly, the Redtooth Clan are vicious fighters, known for the brutality who want to crush the Council's enemies underfoot, the Hound's Tooth clan is a group of hunters and druid-types who try to keep balance with nature and don't want to disrupt that, and the Stormeye Clan is one of mystics and druids, who want to give value to the land and the sea." Mak added to his earlier comment.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uv4eDsOdM8jQeIwCU1ZCeIu3Z2J2Js4IjP_KF0XB5sg/edit?usp=sharing(Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 6:20:16 PM
Maybe we should think about what we'll tell people is the reason for our visit. It may arouse suspicion or hostility if it's not obvious why we're making the rounds and talking with all the 'important' people.

Tsak doesn't want to lie exactly, but thinks they should have something up their sleeve if they are going to attempt a low-key approach.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 7:13:06 PM
Ramsay nods.

"I could rekindle that friendship a little if you think it'd be helpful. After all... I'm here to help you, aren't I? Is there anything in particular you want me to find out?"

He listens as you discuss plans and points of interest that may be useful, and tactics to get in with the Council.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 8:02:20 PM
"The Duke assigned this task to us very publically," Kiwina points out. "What we're about won't be secret for long." He thinks that a bold approach might be best. Say, a diplomat or two could request a meeting with the Council of Clans within hours of landing while the others start the process of gathering information. It should take a few days for the council to convene unless other business has already prompted them to do so. During that time the group could get the lay of the political landscape.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 8:36:42 PM
"These are good questions. I'm for something in the middle. No need to lie about why we are here, but also no need to advertise it or be in a hurry. We can spend some time getting the lay of the land before asking for a Council meeting. They may even meet on a schedule, and by deliberately getting word around about our purpose, we invite potential opponents to start building resistance. So let's let things unfold naturally, I think."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Wednesday March 4th, 2020 9:38:28 AM
Falco agrees with Rolth. "No need to advertise what were there for. Talk some and look around and maybe make a few allies so we don't end up just killing people again."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday March 4th, 2020 2:02:35 PM
Mak nodded. "No need to hide our purpose here, but neither should we advertise it either. Let those that know spread the word while we quietly do our reconnaissance."

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Wednesday March 4th, 2020 6:40:46 PM
Ramsay nods.

"A good point... I wouldn't be surprised if the Council is expecting some sort of envoy from the Duke, as an overture of diplomacy. They may not expect yourselves, but some delegation would probably be being prepared for as we speak. I would agree... spending a couple of days getting the lay of the land, so to speak, cannot be a bad thing. It will help inform your decisions and when you can push things and when you'll have to rein in."

He smiles.

"But what do I know? I'm but a simple sailor. It looks like we should have fair winds and an easy journey for the rest of the day, if you want to do any more planning, assigning tasks and the like, I suggest you do it before hunkering down for the night."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Wednesday March 4th, 2020 8:40:03 PM
"One last thought is that we could split up early in the process, to make as much progress as possible before word starts to get around. I think we're unlikely to draw any attacks so early on, so it should be safe. "

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday March 5th, 2020 12:11:48 AM
Kiwina listens carefully. The party no longer has any minotaurs, and has gained smaller folk who the liontaurs won't recognize since the very public trial of Carlyn. Angus and Mak could probably get a totally different perspective on their own. He's not sure it's necessary.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday March 5th, 2020 3:58:42 AM
Tsak is happy with a middle road, and on reflection agrees with Kiwinas assessment around the secrecy of the mission. He also has no objection to splitting the group along whatever lines are deemed necessary.

Elyas (Damien subbing for Ben) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday March 5th, 2020 4:01:52 AM
Elyas ponders with the idea of performing his own reconnaissance. Whilst the trip aboard the Rose has been extremely relaxing, he wouldn't mind some time on his own, blending into a crowd and becoming a nobody for a while.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Thursday March 5th, 2020 8:04:12 AM
"A simple sailor you may be but you speak with wisdom. Perhaps some unseen power that pulls the strings is speaking through you."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday March 5th, 2020 4:33:34 PM
""Umm.", Mak started. [b]"We don't have to sail into the port. We could make landfall elsewhere and walk into the town."[.b]

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Thursday March 5th, 2020 6:19:37 PM
Ramsay shrugs at Falco's words.

"Eh... maybe. I've been a sailor for a while, and politics can't be any different, you see which way the wind is blowing and go with it."

Ramsay looks thoughtful about Mak's suggestion.

"I mean... it'd be possible... if we could find safe place to put you ashore... but that all depends on how far away, why you'd prefer to approach by land, when Chessford is on the sea... but I suppose it'd be something unexpected... which might put any potential enemies on the back foot, but also any potential allies. Kind of hard to say. Got any thoughts on that Captain?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday March 5th, 2020 9:25:49 PM
"I agree, let's not overthink this. Land, chat up some contacts, decide what to do next based on that info. Boom."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday March 6th, 2020 12:13:23 AM
"I think we should sail into Chessford. This isn't a raid." Kiwina doesn't actually say, we are sailors, after all, but it comes across clearly anyway.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Friday March 6th, 2020 9:08:00 AM
Falco nods.

"I can see your thought Mak but it might be to cute of a move. Better to act in the light of day."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday March 6th, 2020 11:31:03 AM
I think we need to put into port so that the crew can take leave from the ship and also re-provision it.

Elyas Locke (Damien subbing for Ben) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday March 6th, 2020 11:37:37 AM
Elyas turns his mind to the problems they'll soon face. He wishes he had had more chance to find out what the Duke wanted to achieve with establishing a Minotaur settlement on the Island, and what is in it for the Liontaurs.
'Too late now you fool' he thinks.

I think we need to assume there'll be resistance to a Mintotaur settlement, but we shouldn't skulk in to town. Let's find out what people want/need from the Duke and see how the settlement fits with that.

Maybe whilst you are acting as envoys to the major houses I can hang around the market and try to find how the common folk regard Minotaurs?

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday March 6th, 2020 3:35:51 PM
"I'm not too happy with them." Mak admitted. "Especially not after our last encounter in that small town. As for landing and walking in, I was thinking you didn't want them to know we were there."

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Saturday March 7th, 2020 2:56:51 AM
Ramsay shrugs.

"We'll do as you say captain. Let them know we're coming, no surprises. Seems like a good idea to me. We're still a couple of days out so we can refine this if you feel like you need to... but as it stands it seems like a good plan to me. Arrive and investigate. Always a good combination."

He looks to the Petals.

"Would you be splitting up? Or staying in one larger group?"

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday March 7th, 2020 6:31:37 AM
Angus likes Elyas's idea and would assist him if possible with scouting and digging up local knowledge.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Sunday March 8th, 2020 8:44:13 PM
"Sounds like two groups then? Elyas, with Angus and Mak nearby in case of trouble? And then the others go around together to see what they can learn?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday March 8th, 2020 10:58:08 PM
Kiwina follows the idea of two groups, but not what Rolth expects the two groups to be doing.

Elyas Locke (Damien subbing for Ben) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday March 9th, 2020 1:42:38 AM
Elyas feels happy that he will have some time to be just a face in the crowd. He turns to head back to his bunk and almost jumps out of his skin when he finds Angus standing right beside him. He gives a nervous smile to the quiet half-orc.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday March 9th, 2020 1:45:27 AM
Tsak is good with the arrangement. Rolth can talk, Kiwina can whack and Tsak plans to lean against walls exuding vague menace and general insouciance.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Monday March 9th, 2020 9:38:08 AM
Falco is fine with the plan and so stays silent. He knows he is pretty good at picking up on small details and the intentions of those they are speaking with.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Monday March 9th, 2020 6:02:50 PM
Ramsay nods.

"So what is each group going to do specifically? Are you all going to be gathering information? It may be smart to decide what each group is doing specifically... though you got a couple of days."

He glances at the sun, as it's going down.

"Though maybe it's time to hit the hay, get some sleep and talk about it again in the morning?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday March 9th, 2020 8:15:58 PM
"Nah, let's set the plan right now, I think. How about I lead our team to talk to the Coalborns first? They should be able to give us some insight into the lay of the land, and help guide our next steps before we start engaging clans farther up the ranks of power."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday March 9th, 2020 8:26:46 PM
"No issue talking to the Coalborns. They should remember us fondly and can point us in the right direction." Kiwina follows Ramsey's gaze to the sunset.

"We ought to set our standard watches tonight."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday March 10th, 2020 1:33:02 AM
What do we know about Liontaur community and how they might benefit from a diverse or multi-cultural approach? Or conversely what may they be missing out on now? With the Minotaurs we tried to use ourselves, the Petals, but it wasnt effective.

Tsak thinks the planned approach should include talking points.

Elyas Locke (Damien subbing for Ben) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday March 10th, 2020 1:35:56 AM
Elyas listens to the conversation but cant think of anything to add. He takes note of when his watch time is, hoping the light holds and he can see.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday March 10th, 2020 7:13:42 AM
Angus will take the first watch

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=30 ;
Tuesday March 10th, 2020 7:50:40 AM
Falco agrees that that seems a good direction to start. He takes whatever watch is needed as he can see pretty well at night.

{Perception: 30 for watch}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday March 10th, 2020 10:00:25 AM
Mak stressed that the watch schedule didn’t need to change and that the earlier agreed to posts be kept. As for what to do once they made landfall he was happy with just nosing around and getting a lay of the land. Maybe do some tavern reconnaissance.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Tuesday March 10th, 2020 7:57:38 PM
Ramsay nods.

"Okay... so you'll have on team with Rolth on it, who will go and speak to the Coalborns, what will the other team do? If you want to get this hashed out quickly before bed it might be a bad idea, that way you can revise it in the morning if you feel you need to."

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday March 10th, 2020 8:41:47 PM
Angus plans to go with Rolthe to make sure nothing happens to him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=30 ;
Tuesday March 10th, 2020 9:19:59 PM
Rolth keeps a keen eye when on watch himself.

Perception = 30

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=20 ;
Tuesday March 10th, 2020 11:08:39 PM
(Perception = 20 while on watch)

Kiwina was under the impression that during the relatively recent Centaur-Minotaur wars, the liontaurs were neutral, and made money off of both sides. There was some sort of trade to be had then; surely there is still trade to be had now.

Kiwina had also thought that Elyas, Angus, and Mak were to be one group. Well, maybe not. But Angus and Mak joined the party since it last left Liontaur Island, and the others attended a very public trial here. If there is some worry about gathering information without it being associated with the group, Angus and Mak would be best for that. Kiwina doesn't know what sort of information that would be.

Elyas Locke (Damien subbing for Ben) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday March 11th, 2020 1:31:11 AM
Elyas takes his watch as per Mak's schedule
He spends the rest of the time resting up and has nothing to add for how the rest of the Petals should go about their diplomatic efforts.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=26 ;
Wednesday March 11th, 2020 1:35:27 AM
Tsak indicates that he will be happy to go with Mak and Elyas to hang around the 'common places' (is that a glint I see in Maks eye?).

He takes his turn at watch in yhe Crows Nest (Perception=26).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Wednesday March 11th, 2020 4:26:04 PM
Falco simple goes along with the plan.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Thursday March 12th, 2020 4:32:33 AM
You decide the two groups would be Elyas, Angus and Mak, and the others in a second group. Elyas' group will go off to find out information. The other group still needs to be defined as to what they will do.

The night passes without incident, other than a flock of birds flying near the ship during the dawn hours, giving you something to look at as the sun comes up.

The sun comes up, shining brightly over the horizon, and Ramsay finds you.

"There are only a few more days left on our journey, and then we'll be at Chessford."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday March 12th, 2020 7:02:36 AM
If he happens to be the one on watch when thr birds fly by, Kiwina observes them carefully in case the spirits are manifest in them.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Thursday March 12th, 2020 8:10:10 AM
Realzing that there are a few more days Falco sighs and does what he can to help around the ship.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday March 12th, 2020 8:58:04 AM
Mak was surprised at how slow the Rose was, or the journey to the isle was a great distance indeed.

OOC: 48 miles per 8 hour shift, right?

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday March 12th, 2020 12:46:11 PM
Angus continues to practice rope tying (and untying)

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Thursday March 12th, 2020 6:56:24 PM
((OoC Yeah you're correct. If you'r interested in the maths it's here - Highlight to display spoiler: {The Rose has to go all the way around the island. Some larger ships would average 5 knots, which means in eight ours of running you'd get 40 nautical miles. Assuming that Minotaur isle, is say half the size of the UK, it has a perimeter of about 7,000 nautical miles, again assuming you're a bit out to see and rounding a few times. This means that to get a quarter of the way round would take approximately 43 days at the speed your going. Just for an example :P If we use your figures, to get a quarter way round an island with half the perimeter of the UK would take 33 days. Sorry if this is uninteresting... I enjoy mathematics.}))

The sun comes up, and a few days are ahead of you seem like the weather will be alright until you see darker storm clouds on the horizon, warning of rain and a possible storm. It may slow your progress, but hopefully not too much.

Just as the sun gets to it's zenith you begin to feel the tell tell patter of light rain falling on the deck.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday March 12th, 2020 7:11:34 PM
Rolth huddles under his cloak and keeps an eye on that storm. It’s looking none to welcoming...

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=37 ; d20+12=28 ;
Thursday March 12th, 2020 8:49:54 PM
Seeing people discomfitted by the rain, Kiwina assesses whether it is likely to be a problem. If it is, he starts steps to make sure the Rose pulls through.

(survival = 37 to predict weather, should give a 5 day forecast; sailor = 28 to prepare for the weather)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=19 ;
Thursday March 12th, 2020 9:29:42 PM
(ProfSailor=19)
If Kiwina's forecast is for a storm then Tsak helps make the Rose ready for rough seas. He checks all the hand lines, makes sure doorways and passageways are clear and that heavy equipment is locked down and can't slide around.

Elyas Locke (Damien subbing for Ben) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=16 ;
Thursday March 12th, 2020 9:34:07 PM
(ProfSailor=16)

Elyas tends to the galley in case the weather gets rough. He then checks his own gear is well stowed so that it won't move around or get wet.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday March 12th, 2020 9:43:48 PM
Angus attempts to use his rope tying ability to help batten down the hatches.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=23 ;
Friday March 13th, 2020 6:48:16 AM
Rolth watches the wind, clouds, and waves carefully for signs of danger.

Perception = 23

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=12 ;
Friday March 13th, 2020 8:35:07 AM
Falco quickly fluffs his feathers as the rain starts to fall. The rain will not bother him much as it will stop at the feathers so he stands in it for a bit looking for dangers. {Perception: 12}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday March 13th, 2020 10:15:27 AM
Highlight to display spoiler: {LOL!, Except that we should be getting 150 miles per 24 hour period.}

Mak settled in for the rain and decided he'd remove his armor while the bad weather was incoming. He also oiled his bow string and kept it out of the rain until needed.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Friday March 13th, 2020 7:28:35 PM
((OoC: Highlight to display spoiler: {It would still be ten days if you were going three times as fast :P}))

You all settle in for the weather, Kiwina realises that the storm is going to be here for about a day, meaning you will have to batten down the hatches so to speak.

What actions do you all take? ((OOC You may roll Profession(Sailor) or any other skill you feel is appropriate to secure the ship.))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+8=11 ;
Friday March 13th, 2020 9:35:48 PM
Rolth will use his experience aboard ship to assist Captain Kiwina and the crew with preparing for the storm.

(Profession sailor = 11, success to assist!)

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+19=31 ; d20+9=21 ;
Friday March 13th, 2020 11:59:37 PM
Angus can try to help if necessary by climbing into the rigging ,,, and keeping look out.

(Climb = 31, Perception = 21)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Sunday March 15th, 2020 7:43:17 AM
If there comes a critical, life or death moment, Rolth voice will rise in inspiring speech, offering encouragement to Captain Kiwina or others who need it.

(Inspire Competence +2)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday March 15th, 2020 7:48:30 PM
(I'm kind of hoping that Kiwina's preparations from the last post count, cause it was better than most. 30 including Rolth's assist.)

As well as preparing for the storm, Kiwina asks that someone handy with the mechanism confirm that the pump is in good order.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+7=21 ;
Monday March 16th, 2020 7:34:38 AM
Falco pitches in to help with the ship and feels particularly competent today. {Sailing: 21}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=8 ;
Monday March 16th, 2020 9:30:38 AM
Mak tried to be helpful on deck, but today with the change in the weather he wasn't much good. The pain had him fumbling with the rope, grabbing on the rails of the ship as it pitched about, and generally being in the way. He offered to take a turn at the helm where he could stand in one spot or barring that secure his armor from the sea water and rain that would be coming.

OOC: PS: Sailor +4, Roll 8. Fail.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+10=13 ;
Monday March 16th, 2020 12:42:21 PM
Elyas tries his best to help keep things from getting damaged, but he is not on the top of his game today, too much on his mind apparently.

profession sailor = 13 including inspiration.

He starts moving anything that can't be easily secured down below-decks and tries to situate items so they don't roll around too much...

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Monday March 16th, 2020 8:46:11 PM
As a team... with fluid motions and movements you begin to batten down the hatches and prepare for the storm, the deckhands and other crewmen are running back and forth under Ramsay's watchful eye they move things below decks, some of you helping with the moving some of you guiding.

By the time the storm has come upon you everything that should be secured, is. The cold wind and rain lashes against you and the bitter waves seem intent on getting on deck. The water is like daggers of ice that don't care what sort of armour your wearing, and while you are well prepared the storm is relatively bad.

((OoC: Anyone who is on deck, please make a Fortitude saving throw, DC 14, failure indicates a -2 penalty to any other checks during the storm.))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=9 ;
Monday March 16th, 2020 9:19:50 PM
Rolth stays on deck to help deal with the storm, but the cold lashing of the storm makes his hands and paws clumsy.

(Fort save = 9, fail)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=15 ;
Monday March 16th, 2020 11:15:51 PM
The storm does not make Kiwina ill, but he finds it uncomfortable nonetheless.

(Fort = 15)

Elyas Locke (Damien subbing for Ben) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=21 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+7=9 ;
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 12:12:13 AM
(FortCheck=21, Climb=25, ProfSailor=7)

Tsak finishes checking equipment is stowed below deck and then comes above to get a feel for the intensity of the storm.
He climbs the rigging to about half-way to the Crow's Nest and looks forward, ready to yell down anything of import to Cap'n Kiwina and the helmsman.
Unfortunately the constant rain and spray in his eyes makes the challenge impossible and he's unable to see any further than those on deck.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 12:13:06 AM
(OOC whoops, above post should be for Tsak, forgot to change the header, soz)

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+6=24 ; d20+9=10 ;
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 7:10:34 AM
Angus remains high in the rigging, looking out for trouble ahead.

(Fort save = 24, Perception = 10)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+7=13 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+10=26 ;
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 8:26:43 AM
Falco knows enough about sailing to know that his small size would be a disadvantage on deck but still he feels the need to be there and be vigilant, helping wherever he can. {Fort: 13 | Prof Sailor: 21 | Perception: 24}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=18 ;
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 9:59:15 AM
Elyas finishes securing items in the hold, then comes back above deck to help. as an experienced sailor he is not afraid of a little storm, but knows how quickly things can get out of hand. he braces himself against the spray and wind and ties down a loose rope.

Fort save = 18

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+6=10 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+3=13 ;
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 11:15:51 AM
OOC: Mak Fort +6, Roll 10, Fail; Perception +4, Roll 5-2=3; Climb +3, Roll 13-2=11 (as needed).

Mak's leg was turning into a liability on deck but he remained there with his bow wrapped up to keep it from getting wet as he kept to the watch schedule. The rain, wind, and surging deck made his efforts almost impossible, but he remained at his post.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 7:50:21 PM
As the wind whips and the rain pounds it is almost musical in the sounds it makes. The crewmen are all trying to keep everything together, but some of them have their hands shaking from the cold making it harder and harder for them to continue their work, some of you are affected in the same way, shivering and trying to keep as warm as possible.

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see the storm seems to get worse, and you cannot really see an end to it at this time. You could stop and wait it out, or you could push on, but pushing on could be dangerous.}

Elyas heads up to the crow's nest but cannot really see anything. The rest of you move about the ship, trying to help the crewmen where possible, Ramsay has joined you and is encouraging the crewmen to keep it up, and trying to get them to keep working. You can tell the deckhands are beginning to get cold and wet and tired.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 9:03:05 PM
Tsak makes his way over to Elyas and Falco and asks if they can detect anything magical about the storm. He feels it is unusual to get so cold after being so balmy only days ago. Also there was the episode with the magical undead pirates last time they were at sea.
If the two magicians do notice anything awry Tsak will carefully share it with Rolth and Kiwina, being sure not to upset the crew, sailors being the suspicious lot that they are.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 9:52:44 PM
Rolth doesn't like how this is going, and reaches into his belt pouch for a flask. "Don't get your hopes up, Mak, it's not what you think!" he roars over the storm. He guzzles down the contents of the flask, then touches the captain, the rest of the Petals, and other key crew on deck. With any luck, a wave of comforting warmth will soon be rolling over them...

Thus heartened, he breaks into an old sailing song about sailing into the teeth of the storm, surviving, and thriving.

(Anything Potion Level 2 spell, Communal Endure Elements, lasts 24 hours divided by the number of recipients. This is the special one I got from placing high in the Woldmass movie contest)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=25 ;
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 11:56:51 PM
In the event that Rolth's potion does not outlast the cold, Kiwina does what he can to help the crew.

(Survival = 25, should give a bonus on a repeat saving throw to up to 10. Gain a +2 bonus on all Fortitude saves against severe weather while moving up to half your overland speed, or gain a +4 bonus if you remain stationary. You may grant the same bonus to one other character for every 1 point by which your Survival check result exceeds 15.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Fatigued | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+8=23 ; d20+6=17 ;
Wednesday March 18th, 2020 7:57:05 AM
Falco is more concerned about the storm and starts ordering the crew to batten down and wait this thing out.

"This is going to get worse folks. Much worse. We need to wait this thing out. Batten down the hatches and wait it out!!"

He is yelling by the end to be heard above the storm. When Tsak asks about if the storm being magical he shrugs and casts detect magic despite its limited range and with little hope of success. {Spellcraft 23 | Know Nature: 17 - Magical or Natural?}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=23 ;
Wednesday March 18th, 2020 3:12:30 PM
Elyas lets Falco check on the magical nature of the storm, assuming it is natural and still quite dangerous no matter the cause. he does his best to help direct the crew, making sure that nothing is jarred loose as they toss and roll.

profession sailor = 23

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday March 18th, 2020 6:07:03 PM
The comforting warmth was appreciated even though the beverage was lacking in its appearance, but Mak was grateful. The archer nodded in Rolth's direction and continued to help the crew as best he could. If anything at all he would show them how to man a post.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Wednesday March 18th, 2020 9:42:18 PM
As far as any of you can tell, the storm is natural. There appears to be no malice in it or magical inclination.

The potion Rolth passes around helps keep out the worst of the cold ((those who failed the Fortitude save before, can retake it))

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {The storm was most likely caused BECAUSE of the warm balmy weather, as it created a heat wave, which the ocean cooled and created this storm front.}

The rain continues to pound, and all but the hardiest crewmen are below decks, under Ramsay's orders. You all remain on deck to wait out this storm and help where you can, just as a blowing wind and a large wave crash into the side of the boat with a roar and smash, listing the boat quite far.

((Everyone please make a DC 16 Reflex Save to keep your feet.))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=25 ; d20+7=10 ;
Wednesday March 18th, 2020 9:52:50 PM
Fort save = 25, success!
reflex save = 10, fail, sigh

Rolth is just getting his shivering under control when the big wave comes and sweeps him off his feet.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=23 ;
Wednesday March 18th, 2020 11:15:29 PM

(Save = 23)
Kiwina stays up as the storm jostles the ship, and helps anyone who falls.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=16 ;
Thursday March 19th, 2020 1:22:12 AM
(ReflexSave=16 Pass)
Tsak rolls with the wave. He sees Rolth go down and moves to help the big cat get his furry feet back under him.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=25 ;
Thursday March 19th, 2020 9:52:31 AM
Definitely seems natural to me, Tsak! all that warm calm weather probably triggered it. nothing to do for it but brace ourselves and get through!

the big wave hits and people go sprawling, but Elyas keeps his feet, reaching out to help anyone close to him that falls.
reflex = 25

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Thursday March 19th, 2020 10:56:13 PM
Angus hangs on and considers climbing down.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday March 20th, 2020 12:58:50 AM
"Perhaps we should consider tying ourselves off."

DM Dan - On the waves again... d20+11=14 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+9=14 ;
Friday March 20th, 2020 3:58:24 AM
Angus, Rolth and Mak are all thrown onto the deck by the ship as it lists horribly to one side, Falco loses his footing entirely and starts stumbling towards the edge, very clearly about to go over the side...

Some of the deckhands are also struggling, and looking to perhaps tie themselves off, however one of has fallen overboard already, and it seems Falco is about to follow them.

You have perhaps two or three seconds to do something to help Falco, anyone on deck can attempt to help him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Friday March 20th, 2020 7:54:14 AM
From his prone position, Rolth breaks out into song, which is oddly inspiring.

"Just hold on loosely
But don't let go
If you cling too tight, bird
You're gonna loose control
The Petals need someone to believe in
And a whole lot of space to breathe in
Don't let him slip away"

+2 competence bonus for those trying to help

Highlight to display spoiler: {With a tip of the hat to 38 Special, of course.}

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Fatigued | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+9=29 ;
Friday March 20th, 2020 11:19:30 AM
Falco does his best to grab anything he can. {Reflex: 29}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday March 20th, 2020 4:47:45 PM
Kiwina notes that one of the crew has fallen over, and asks Auntie to save that man while he retrieves a rope.

(Invoking the spirits to cast a spell next round)

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+11=21 ; d20+14=27 ;
Saturday March 21st, 2020 3:39:20 PM

Angus regains his feet (Reflex = 21), and moves to make a grab for Falco on the moving ship (Acrobatics = 27)

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Saturday March 21st, 2020 5:41:00 PM
Mak grabbed on to something and tied himself to the mast. He didn’t bother trying to stand, but he did have a death grip on his bow.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Sunday March 22nd, 2020 8:47:10 AM
((Sorry for the late post! I though I had posted on Friday evening, my bad!))

Falco has managed to grip the railing at the edge of the ship, but his grip won't last long, Kiwina prepares a spell to help the other fallen crewmember while Angus slips and slides over to Falco in an attempt to help. Rolth sings his songs in an attempt to help everyone.

Falco needs to make a flat strength check, with a +2 Bonus from Angus and a +2 Bonus from Rolth.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Sunday March 22nd, 2020 9:04:23 PM
Rolth keeps singing, in the desperate hope that Falco will not be swept overboard. Falco's a HERO, that's the POINT!

"Fly like an eagle!"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday March 23rd, 2020 8:46:46 AM
Tsak also grabs some rope and ties himself off then moves near Kiwina who is trying to save the man overboard.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Fatigued | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+1=6 ; d20+1=17 ;
Monday March 23rd, 2020 9:05:23 AM
Falco tries to keep his grip, it slips but heroically he manages to try again. {Stregnth: 19}

{ooc: 17-2+2+2=19 - Used a Hero Point}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=12 ;
Monday March 23rd, 2020 10:37:04 AM
Elyas briefly considers throwing a magical web all over the side of the ship, but then decides keeping their mobility is probably more important. he moves towards Falco and Angus to offer a hand, but slips as he makes his way over.

reflex = 12

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Monday March 23rd, 2020 5:46:14 PM
Mak tied a rope to the end of an arrow and with some loose rope fired the arrow over Falco’s head in the hope the creature would be able to grab hold and pull himself to safety.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Monday March 23rd, 2020 7:23:26 PM
Between Falco and Angus, they manage to pull Falco back on board, just leaving the other crewmember overboard.

Kiwina is still preparing his spell, Rolth is still trying to ensure everyone is competent while Falco ties himself off and goes to help Kiwina.

Elyas goes to ensure Falco is brought back on board safely.

As Falco and Angus crash to the deck together in a heap the ship lists the other way, but with Elyas' help, both Falco and Angus make it to their feet. You can see the crewmember who has already been thrown overboard slowly slipping further away, he will be out of sight shortly. (he is perhaps 20 feet of the stern as it stands, and the ship isn't moving too fast with all this storm, but it is still moving.) You can see him wave at you as he treads water, desperately trying to keep his head above the waterline.

Ramsay and some of the other crewmembers are tying themselves off on deck as well to try and help support you wherever possible, they are just awaiting instructions.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+6=14 ;
Monday March 23rd, 2020 8:44:58 PM
Angus grabs a rope and after quickly checking that one end is securely fastened, he dives in with the other end to swim to the sailor who's overboard.

(swim = 14)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday March 23rd, 2020 10:23:40 PM
Kiwina ties off the rope he pulled out last round.

Meanwhile, the spirits attract the attention of a dolphin, which appears in the water beside the sailor.

DM: Highlight to display spoiler: {(The spirits use a Summon Nature's Ally I to bring the dolphin. Since I have no way to talk to it and there are no enemies for it to attack, I'm hoping it will hang out for the two rounds and that the sailor has the presence of mind not to use it but do so gently. Meanwhile, readying the rope.)}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday March 24th, 2020 8:28:35 AM
Tsak stays by Kiwina, looking for an opportunity to help.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+4=11 ;
Tuesday March 24th, 2020 9:24:01 AM
Rolth summons a big kettle drum with a tight skin, ties it off to Kiwina's rope and hurls it as far towards the sailor in the water as possible.

STR check = 11

He will suggest to Kiwina and the crew that we slow the ship as much as possible while keeping enough headway to stay pointed into the waves.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+10=16 ; d20+10=23 ;
Tuesday March 24th, 2020 11:34:11 AM
Elyas sees the man slipping further and further away. he knows from experience as a sailor that this is very bad for the crewmember and that the window for saving him will close quickly. he has a sudden idea that he has never tried before using a new spell. he tries to go through the motions of casting this new spell while being tossed around on the rolling deck (DC = 15 + spell level = 18)
first attempt = 16. hero point reroll = 23, success! 1 hero point remaining now

Suddenly to the others' view it looks like Elyas has also been swept overboard!

but then his head reappears above the railing of the ship. he's flying! he flies over to the struggling sailor and holds out a hand, grabbing the man.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Fatigued | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Tuesday March 24th, 2020 3:41:21 PM
Tied off and not sure how to help Falco looks for a light rope that he could tie off to an arrow. His bow might be strong enough to get a rope out further then a throw. He is certainly not going to swim.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Tuesday March 24th, 2020 8:20:26 PM
Angus dives in after the cremember, while Kiwina summons a dolphin to help the man Tsak waits until the man is nearby to help haul him back on board. Rolth throws over a sort of makeshift flotation device over to the man, while Elyas begins to fly over to him. Falco attempts to find a lighter rope, and does so quickly and easily.

The man first of all grabs onto the dolphin, which keeps him afloat as Angus makes his way over to him. They both grab onto the dolphin as the rope from Rolth lands about half way between the ship and the crewmember. Ramsay and the rest of the crew begin to slow the ship down, but with the storm and the rain it is proving a bit tougher than normal.

The ship, still moving slowly forward begins pulling Angus along with it, ((Please make a Strength Check Angus to hold onto the dolphin and/or the sailor, you can choose to grab one or both. Grabbing both would be harder, grabbing the crewmember will help him and bring him along, grabbing the dolphin will keep you afloat))

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+2=8 ; d20+6=25 ;
Tuesday March 24th, 2020 8:31:41 PM
Seeing that the man is already grabbing onto the dolphin, Angus grabs onto the dolphin as well, (although Angus will switch and grab the man if it looks like he is going to lose his hold of the dolphin)

(Strength = 8, Swim = 25)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=31 ;
Wednesday March 25th, 2020 12:26:54 AM
Seeing the help Angus and the sailor are getting, Kiwina turns his attention to helping the crew control the ship. (Sailor =31)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Fatigued | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Wednesday March 25th, 2020 9:14:41 AM
Seeing that Angus has made it to them Falco simply waits. Not much he can do.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Wednesday March 25th, 2020 11:14:13 AM
Rolth will start singing again in a booming voice, hoping to boost his friends’ efforts to save themselves and others.

(+2 competence bonus)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday March 25th, 2020 8:19:40 PM
Tsak helps Angus and the sailor aboard once they are close enough.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Thursday March 26th, 2020 4:16:19 AM
Angus grabs onto the dolphin, but his grip slips, however coupled with the rope around his waist and his strong swimming he manages to keep near the boat.

Kiwina helps the rest of the crew slow the ship down enough that Angus and the crewman can catch up.

Falco breathes a sigh of relief that everything seems in hand.

Rolth continues his song to inspire people to do better.

Tsak prepares to help Angus and the crewmember back on board.

The crewmember and Angus reach the side of the ship and begin clambering up it and being helped over the side by Tsak, the fall exhausted in a heap on the deck, the rest of the crew swarming to ensure they're secured. After a few moments they are all safe and secure.

"We'll have to ride out this storm, we can either drop anchor here and ride it out without moving, but it'll use up some time, or we can continue to sail through it, which'll keep us on schedule, but may be dangerous, what do you think Petals?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Fatigued | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Thursday March 26th, 2020 7:55:51 AM
"A little extra time is not going to be the end of the mission. Lets take the safer path at the moment."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday March 26th, 2020 8:39:04 AM
Kiwina helps the crew reef the sails and batten down. They're not close enough to land to seek shelter, so he prefers the safer course.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday March 26th, 2020 9:48:49 AM
Elyas flies over the crew member and dolphin, making sure they are safe. he keeps the flight spell active, allowing him to move around the ship easily to secure ropes and such as needed.

when the question of what to do next is raised, Elyas voices his agreement with Falco and Kiwina. no point in making a risky move when we are not on a tight timeline.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday March 26th, 2020 11:26:18 AM
Rolth agrees with the safer plan as well. He'll assist Captain Kiwina and the crew in preparing for that.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday March 26th, 2020 11:25:58 PM
Tsak looks pver Angus, slumped and sodden on the deck. Lucky you're not a fish, I'd have to throw you back!
He then sets about making sure they survive the next few hours.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Friday March 27th, 2020 7:06:52 AM
Ramsay nods.

"Agreed. We'll batten everything down, then go below decks, we will have to leave a few crewmembers up here to keep an eye out for anything... unless some of yourselves want to volunteer?"

After asking and getting the answers, Ramsay, yourselves and all the crewmen begin locking everything down, strapping it in and securing it. Then, those not on watch go below decks to stay dry and fresh.

Any of you who wish to have a rotation above deck please roll either Profession (Sailor) or Perception.

Profession (Sailor) DC - 14
Perception DC - 16

You can only make one roll if you pass, read -

Highlight to display spoiler: {After an hour or so of this accursed storm, you think you see a break in the clouds in the distance... you could perhaps get the ship to it, and it may be the edge of the storm, but it may simply be a small break. If you want to go for it you will need to bring everyone else back up on deck.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=13 ;
Friday March 27th, 2020 8:15:54 AM
Rolth will take a turn on deck, but seems distracted by the storm.

(Perception = 13)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=33 ;
Friday March 27th, 2020 11:23:13 AM
The crew would be unable to keep Kiwina from the deck, he thinks to himself. That's his element.

(Perception = 33)

While he is, Kiwina notices the break in the storm. He informs Ramsey and the Petals -- it may be better over there, but getting there would require everyone man the deck in the storm.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=22 ;
Friday March 27th, 2020 1:42:36 PM
Angus stumbles back on deck and tries to help

(perception = 22)

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday March 27th, 2020 3:43:20 PM
Mak did his best to stay useful as the journey continued.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=12 ;
Friday March 27th, 2020 3:56:26 PM
profession sailor = 12

Elyas stays below deck for most of the time unless called up by one of the others. he tries to read his spellbook for a bit, but the tossing and moving makes that hard so he goes to his bunk, letting the motion rock him to sleep.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Saturday March 28th, 2020 5:56:23 AM
Ramsay comes on deck.

"I think we should make a break for it... even some respite would be good."

The crew all start working hard to move the ship towards the break in the storm, the ship moves along at a good speed and you quickly make it out of the storm, allowing full bright sunlight back onto the ship, and you see you have escaped the large storm handily.

As the sun goes down Ramsay calls you all together.

"We have a choice to make, tomorrow we'll be going past some reefs. We can try to sail through, it'll be harder, but also a lot quicker. Or, we can go the long way round, which will avoid the reefs but perhaps add a day or two onto our travel. You guys are in charge, so tell me what you think."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+7=13
Saturday March 28th, 2020 10:01:09 AM
"We've sailed through these reefs before, I think we can do it again! What do you think, Captain K?"

(Profession Sailor = 13 to assist the Captain if we go for it)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=28 ;
Saturday March 28th, 2020 10:37:01 AM
(Profession sailor = 28)

"We have sailed these waters before. We rescued Elyas fron the Shipwreck Shoals, too. Aye, and almost beached the Rose when we were learning her. Let's do this, but don't get complacent."

Kiwina argues for sailing through, not around.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Saturday March 28th, 2020 6:45:06 PM
Angus will do what he can to help.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=17 ;
Sunday March 29th, 2020 8:51:45 PM
(ProfSailor=17 to assist CaptKiwina)
Tsak climbs to the Crows Nest to assist in steering the ship thru the reef.

Steady as she goes, skip

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Fatigued | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Monday March 30th, 2020 9:55:25 AM
Falco simply goes along with the plan. He thinks they can avoid the reefs but knows it is dangerous.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday March 30th, 2020 10:21:49 AM
Elyas defers to the captain's decision. we go through then. everyone keep your wits about you, we need to make sure we are all paying attention, just one mistake could sink us.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+6=8 ;
Monday March 30th, 2020 5:22:07 PM
Mak tried to think about the shoals and what he knew of them. Unfortunately he had no knowledge of this area so he kept quiet.

OOC: KS: Geography +6, Roll 8.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Monday March 30th, 2020 8:32:37 PM
You quickly begin working together as the wind picks up, taking you swiftly towards Shipwreck Shoals, and your familiarity with it comes in very handy as you pick your way through, there are a couple of close calls, but all in all you make it neatly through. Ramsay is pleased with you.

It takes you all day to navigate your way through, but you make it well in time.

"That will have shaved about three days off our trip, we should be at Chessford in the next three or four days."

He smiles widely.

"I should have known that you would have easily made it through given you've already passed this way once before. It should be smooth sailing the rest of the way."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday March 30th, 2020 9:59:05 PM
When the sailing gets smooth, it's easy to get complacent. Kiwina asks the crew to explain to the newer Petals what their jobs are.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday March 31st, 2020 1:26:15 AM
Tsak stays in yhe Crows Nest for most of the day, enjoying the warm sun and cool breeze.
How's the serenity he says out loud to no-one in particular.

After awhile he heads down for a nap, taking his allotted turn at watch.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Fatigued | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10
Tuesday March 31st, 2020 8:23:14 AM
Falco is having trouble keeping himself occupied when there is not a crisis. He looks about for something do having long ago caught all the rats. A thought hits him, learn to juggle!

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=31 ;
Tuesday March 31st, 2020 8:35:17 AM
Rolth agrees with the Captain, one never lets one's guard down at sea.

Perception = 31

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=13 ;
Tuesday March 31st, 2020 10:49:21 AM
Glad to be out of the storm, Elyas lays on the deck enjoying the coolness of the air after a storm. he doesn't rest for long before he is back to work, examining the ship for any damage sustained during the storm or the travel through the shoals.

profession sailor = 13

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=25 ;
Tuesday March 31st, 2020 8:07:44 PM
Angus climbs up into the crow's nest to look out.

(Perception = 25)

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+6=11 ; d20+4=24 ;
Tuesday March 31st, 2020 8:51:04 PM
Mak moved about the ship performing his duties as required and offering his knowledge as needed. Today the sun on his leg allowed him to perform those duties well.

OOC: KS Geography +6, Roll 11, PS:Sailor +4, Roll 24.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Wednesday April 1st, 2020 4:46:50 AM
You all keep a good level of alertness up over the next day, ensuring that you and the other crew don't get complacent. Those of you less experienced are showed what to do by Ramsay and the other sailors, ensuring you always have a job to do and can be useful to the ship.

The morning passes quietly, and relaxed.

Can everyone please make a Perception roll, DC 15 (If you're in the Crow's Nest you get a +2 Circumstance Bonus)

Pass - Highlight to display spoiler: {You see a flock of something flying towards you, it looks to big to be birds. But definitely winged creatures, about the size of a man.}

Fail - Highlight to display spoiler: {You see a flock of birds flying towards the ship, they are quite far out.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=16 ; d20+8=26 ; d10+6=12 ;
Wednesday April 1st, 2020 8:24:07 AM
Rolth cries out, "Look, it's a flock of birds, no...it's a planar, no...it's a flock of man-sized flying things. Possible hostiles, prepare for action!"

Perception = 16

Rolth moves up to protect whoever is at the tiller and unlimbers his glaive. He will ready an attack at reach for any foe that moves within reach and attempts to attack the ship or crew.

Readied attack =26, damage = 12

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=17 ;
Wednesday April 1st, 2020 8:52:42 AM
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 17, success!

Mak called out. "I see them too!" As he pulled out his bow and found a place to lean against to steady his shot. With an arrow nocked, but pointed at the deck, he waited to see if these creatures were friend or foe.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Fatigued | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=17 ;
Wednesday April 1st, 2020 9:36:59 AM
Falco's head snaps up and the balls he is trying, and failing, to juggle drop to the ground. One cracks and it is apparent that he had one egg in the mix. He glances at the egg and sees his bad choice played out.

"Us beastfolk don't fly so probably no a friendly visit from my kind."

He strings his bow and retrieves an arrow from his Efficient Quiver.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=20 ;
Wednesday April 1st, 2020 11:23:08 AM
perception = 20

Everyone get ready, weapons out! I don't know what these things are, but they are headed right for us and there are only so many good reasons for doing so.

Elyas casts Shield on himself, preparing for this to not be a friendly encounter and pulls out his crossbow.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+11=30 ;
Wednesday April 1st, 2020 6:16:59 PM
(Perception = 30)

Holy Flying Monkeys thinks Angus as he shouts from the crow's nest and points toward the flying creatures.

We have incoming, heads up

Angus readies his bow and arrow.

DM Dan - On the waves again...
Wednesday April 1st, 2020 7:18:53 PM
As the creatures get closer, you can see that they are harpies, and they're coming straight for the boat. A moment or two after this realisation, you hear Ramsay's voice call out loudly.

"FOG BANK INCOMING!!" And he points towards port, the opposite direction from the harpies, and you see what looks like an avalanche of fog, rolling towards the ship, almost moving as if it had a purpose, and was angry at you for some reason. Within just a few moments the ship is completely engulfed by the fog, reducing your visibility down to only about eighteen, maybe twenty feet. The harpies were heading straight for you, there were perhaps about ten of them, heading straight at the masts and the rigging.

((We're now in combat time, please let me know where your characters are, and where they might want to move to given the lack of vision, I'll then make up some sort of map for the combat, you have perhaps one round to prepare before the harpies arrive.))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=27 ; d20+8=27 ; d10+6=12 ;
Wednesday April 1st, 2020 8:36:39 PM
Rolth will remain in his position by whoever is manning the tiller or wheel of the ship, and ready to break into a countersong to interrupt if any of the harpies try to begin singing (standard action to ready the countersong). He still has his glaive in hand, and will take attacks of opportunity if they present themselves if any fly or move into or through his reach.

Pre-rolling in case needed (for better or worse will keep the rolls until needed in this fight):
Countersong skill check = 27 (woot!)
AoO to hit = 27, damage = 12

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/10 rounds used (readied)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/4 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+17=21 ;
Wednesday April 1st, 2020 8:39:38 PM
(Perception from Crows Nest = 21 Pass)

Tsak is in the Crows Nest with Angus. Seeing Angus take out his bow Tsak does the same and readies a bolt.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=24 ; d20+7=18 ; d8+3=8 ;
Wednesday April 1st, 2020 10:37:59 PM
(Perception = 24)

Kiwina is on deck, outfitted for sailing, not combat. He concentrates a moment, and the rod that was in his quarters appears in his hand. As he grasps it, the rod grows into a long spear.

Maybe, he hopes, they just want to talk.

If one appears to be attacking him, he will attempt to hit it anyway (AOO with longspear, 10' reach, to hit = 18, damage = 8).

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, faerie fire, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday April 2nd, 2020 9:20:20 AM
OOC: Assuming a typical ship layout with a fore and aft castle, Mak is on the main deck with his back against the aft castle and the rail opposite the attacking harpys. He has an arrow loaded and ready to fire as he's holding an action.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Fatigued | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+8=28 ; d20+10=28 ; d6+3=9 ;
Thursday April 2nd, 2020 9:47:19 AM
Falco positions himself near the mast, looking for a place where the ropes would make it more difficult to fly straight at him. He considers if the fog is a magical effect while his hands move on their own to ready an arrow in case a target comes close enough. (Spellcraft: 28} {Readied Arros Hit: 27 | Damage: 9}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+10=27 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+5=11 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=15 ; d8+12=15 ;
Thursday April 2nd, 2020 3:22:27 PM
OOC: Readied arrows: 27, 16, 11. Damage 16, 15, 15.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=24 ;
Thursday April 2nd, 2020 6:00:35 PM
remembering the fog that was involved last time in the fight in the goblin caves against the so-called Ghost, Elyas attempts to remove the fog, trying a dispel magic spell on it before even taking the time to determine if it is magical. he assumes it might be magic based on how quickly and directly it overcame the ship.

Dispel magic check (caster level +20) = 24, so success on anything lower than opposing caster level 14!

DM Dan - Screeching d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ;
Thursday April 2nd, 2020 7:54:53 PM
You can barely see after the fog rolls in. Covering the ship in a thick grey soup, preventing you seeing much from far away. However you can hear it, the creatures are screeching and flying at the rigging on the ship. just loud enough and just close enough that you can make out their shapes, but cannot reach them with melee weapons, you'll either have to climb the rigging, (DC 0 climb check) or climb onto the rigging or the masts. If you want to attack them with a melee weapon you'll have to climb out onto the spars. (DC 5 acrobatics check)

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {The fog is not magical.}

Both Falco and Mak let loose their shots, and you hear the squawk and screech and a splash as something falls into the water, however those seemed to be lucky shots, even Falco and Mak will need to climb up to get more clear shots.

Map

((There is the layout, I'm not sure if it's editable or not, but if not just tell me where you move and I'll move you as needed))

As they approach, four of the harpies begin singing, thankfully, Rolth's countersong immediately manages to prevent you all falling for it.

The harpies are swarming the rigging, slashing and scratching at it and the sails with their talons, causing rents and cuts all across it. They're frenzied like piranha swarming over some meat, ripping and tearing in crazed attacks.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=17 ; d8+1=9 ;
Thursday April 2nd, 2020 11:43:49 PM
(Attack=17, Dmg=9)
Tsak yells to Angus Lets group our shots and aim for the same target, that way they are less able to evade us. What about that one? (he points to H8)

Tsak fires at the harpy which is gleefully attempting to shred the sails near him.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday April 3rd, 2020 12:58:02 AM
Kiwina can barely make out three harpies above him and nearer the mast. He casts a faerie fire at the center one (H9), hoping it might catch the others as well and maybe make them easier to follow in the fog.

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=13 ;
Friday April 3rd, 2020 8:50:37 AM
Rolth moves to the mast and begins climbing (he should make it up about 12.5 feet.) He will ready another countersong in case new harpies begin to sing, and be prepared to take an attack of opportunity.

Readied countersong = 17 (burning a hero point if triggered)
Banked AoO to hit = 27, damage = 12

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 1/10 rounds used (readied)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/4 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday April 3rd, 2020 9:59:50 AM
[I'm not on the map yet, just put me next to Rolth for now.]

Elyas is a little surprised when the fog is not dispelled. perhaps it was just a coincidence that it hit at exactly the same minute as the harpies? or maybe they were waiting for the fog to roll in before attacking. watching their frenzied attacks, Elyas doubts that is the case.

seeing them flying among the rigging and sails, Elyas tries to catch a few of them with a giant web strung between the mast and some of the sails and rigging. (i can't edit the map yet and I'm not sure what the relative heights are for the harpies. aiming for whatever stretch i can hit that will catch a few harpies without trapping allies. 20ft radius spread)

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+9=20 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+4=17 ; d100=76 ; d100=23 ; d100=49 ; d8+11=12 ;
Friday April 3rd, 2020 10:47:15 AM
Mak couldn't see a thing in this fog and even when Kiwina rimmed the harpies in faerie fire the light from that was so dispersed by the mist there was only a large glowing area. Mak closed his eyes and sighted by sound alone as he fired at the screeching sounds above.

OOC: Assume Harpy AC 16, Attacks, 20, 24, 17.Concealment 50%, Roll 76, 23, 49. Hit, miss, miss. Damage 12 hp

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+7=14 ;
Friday April 3rd, 2020 11:23:03 AM
Falco realizes he will need a better view on what is going on. He quickly casts Shield of Faith on himself and begins to climb up a bit.

{Prof Silor: 14 or Climb: 5 - GM Discretion on what to use clearly}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - Screeching d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d8+11=17 ; d8+11=18 ; d20+3=20 ; d6+1=3 ; d10=9 ; d10=9 ; d10=10 ; d10=10 ; d10=6 ; d10=4 ; d10=3 ; d10=3 ; d10=1 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=2 ;
Friday April 3rd, 2020 5:33:03 PM
Tsak fires, into the eighth harpy, causing it to screech back at him in pain. The ninth harpy suddenly becomes illuminated, unfortunately it is only the ninth one. Rolth's new countersong helps protect you from the previous singing harpies, and the two new ones that joined in this round. Elyas' magic does nothing to dispel the fog. Mak's attack connects with the ninth harpy, causing it to screech in pain and fall down dead ((as per the e-mail, it loses the benefit of the concealment from the fog while Farie Fire is active, meaning all your attacks hit and I rolled some pretty high damage for ya)), while Falco comfortable scrambles up the rigging.

Most of the harpies continue their relentless assault on the ship itself, trying to damage it so much that it won't go anywhere. However harpy number eight has moved over to attack Tsak, whom it strikes for 3 points of damage.

The Harpies that are singing are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 in case anyone is interested.

The crewmen are desperately trying to raise the sails and drop anchor while the fog is going on, but it appears that by a stroke of misfortune, one of the harpies has managed to sever the rope to raise the mainsail, and there's no way to know which way the ship is heading now.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=30 ;
Friday April 3rd, 2020 9:36:29 PM
Rolth keeps climbing the mast, and readies another countersong in case more begin to sing. He remains prepared to exploit an opportunity attack if one of the harpies move's through his glaive's reach, with priority going to any whose singing we have not already successfully resisted.

He rocks in the rigging all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little harpies on the yardarm
Hate to hear the Petals come to do them harm

Rockin' Petals, rock rock
Rockin' Petals
Blow the fog away
'Cause we're really gonna rock ya now*

*Highlight to display spoiler: {To the tune of Michael Jackon's 'Rockin Robin'}

Readied countersong = 30 (Rolth is Rockin!) if needed
Banked AoO to hit = 27, damage = 12

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/10 rounds used (readied)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/4 used

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+9=25 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+4=8 ; d100=91 ; d100=47 ; d8+11=19 ; d8+11=13 ;
Sunday April 5th, 2020 7:00:10 AM
Mak lost his targets after the lone highlighted harpy fell into the water or at the least out of sight. He then started to aim by sound again fired at a random target screeching out its horrible song.

OOC: Attack, Roll 25, 20, 8. Concealment 50%, Roll 91, Hit, 47, Miss, Miss. Damage 19 hp

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=19 ;
Monday April 6th, 2020 12:41:51 AM
Kiwina reaches into his haversack and pulls out a tanglefoot bag. Watching the harpies, he finds their wheeling is somewhat predictable. He throws the bag at H6, in hopes it might crash into the water.

(This is a ranged touch attack with a tanglefoot bag, with favored enemy bonuses since harpies are monstrous humanoids. It hits AC 19 if H6 is 10' away, AC 17 if it's with 20'.)

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: 6d6=22 ;
Monday April 6th, 2020 10:08:05 AM
[ooc]did anything happen with the web spell from my last post? it wasn't caught in the last GM post[/ooc]

Elyas sees a cluster of harpies and tries to fry them with some lightning

--move to AB:16 on the map, fire a lightning bolt across Harpy 1,2,3. reflex DC 17 for half. 22 damage max

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+7=11 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=15 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=7 ;
Monday April 6th, 2020 11:09:38 AM
{ooc: Not sure if Falco needed the Will save with the counter-song. If so it was a fail I guess Falco climb back down. If no save needed action below.}

In the rigging falco les two arrows fly at harpy three. {Hit: 16/16 Dam: 8/7}

DM Dan - Screeching MAP d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=21 ; 2d8+2=9 ; 2d6+2=8 ;
Monday April 6th, 2020 5:29:29 PM
((OOC - Sorry missed the web! My bad!))

Rolth is now two thirds of the way up the mast, and his counter song is is helping prevent the harpies songs, as the last three start singing.

Mak fires at H8, and you all ear the song stop for a brief moment as it becomes injured.

Kiwina's bag brings H6 crashing down onto the deck as it becomes all wrapped up

Elyas' web has trapped H10 and H4 as they move forward to attack Rolth as he climbs up the rigging. his lightening bolt fairs well and only one of the three harpies manages to avoid the majority of the damage.

Falco fires shots, having been resistant to the Singing thanks to Rolth's Countersong!

The harpies move forward to attack Rolth on the mast, they scratch at him with their talons and slam into him with their claws and body slam him some. He takes a total of 17 points of damage, thankfully, now the harpies are caught in the web and have to free themselves.

The other harpies continue to attack the rigging, it seems to be pretty damaged at this point. You'll have to do something fast, otherwise this might take days to repair!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=28 ; d8+1=5 ;
Monday April 6th, 2020 8:23:33 PM
(Attack-Point Blank=28, Dmg=5)
Tsak defends himself (Harpy8) by shooting a bolt at it point blank.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/56 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 8; CMD: 17) | d20+13=33 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=11 ; d8+10=17 ; d8+10=17 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+6=9 ;
Monday April 6th, 2020 9:18:26 PM
Rolth takes advantage of H10 and H4 being snagging in the webbing to charge out the spar toward H3. He continues to sing his furious song to hold their shrieking tune at bay, while he tears into H3 in a fit of rage.

(liontaur charge, raging)

Morning star to hit = 33 (crit confirmed), damage = 34
Paw 1 to hit = 19, damage = 6
Paw 2 to hit = 19, damage = 7
Bite to hit = 19, damage = 5
Rake 1 to hit = 19, damage = 9
Rake 2 to hit = 11, damage = presumed miss

Total damage = 61

Gore dripping, he looks at H2 and grins menacingly. He somehow works "Tastes like chicken" into the lyrics of his ongoing song.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+10=19 ; d6+1=6 ;
Tuesday April 7th, 2020 7:11:24 AM
Angus finally stops fumbling and gets his bow up, an arrow ready and let's it fly at Harpy #8

(19 to hit, 6 points of damage if successful)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=24 ; d4+6=7 ;
Tuesday April 7th, 2020 8:47:17 AM
Hoping that H6 is contained for a while, Kiwina turns his attention to the other harpies. He directs a sling bullet at H7, hitting AC 24 for 7 damage.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: 6d6=24 ;
Tuesday April 7th, 2020 10:14:14 AM
Elyas sees that his attack was effective, but the harpies are so focused on attacking the rigging that even a lightning bolt didn't scatter them! Well, if you're not going to move, lightning is going to strike twice!

[ooc: this move is assuming that the map is correct and that H1,2,3 all stayed put and are still in line for another shot. if not the case I'll redo my move]

Elyas touches the hilt of his bonded dagger, instantly recalling his spell even though it has been cast (arcane bond to remember lightning bolt). he stretches out a hand again, and once more lightning flashes through a series of harpies.

DC 17 reflex for half, 24 damage max

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+9=17 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+4=13 ; d100=6 ; d100=72 ; d100=97 ; d8+11=13 ;
Tuesday April 7th, 2020 11:49:35 AM
Mak hadn't moved from his spot and was still firing blind into the fog. That he had hit one heartened him though and he took aim at another random harpy that was continuing it's horrible song. Had he been able to see through the fog he'd have been amazed that the four legged Rolth was able to scale the mast so easily.

OOC: 3 Attacks, Roll 17, 18, 13; Concealment 50%, Roll 6, 72, 97; Miss, Hit, Miss. Damage 13 Hp.

DM Dan - Screeching MAP d100=85 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=21 ; d3=3 ; d3=3 ; d8+1=5 ; d6+1=2 ; d3=2 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 3:07:27 AM
Rolth kills H3 single handed, while Tsak and Angus finish off H8, Kiwinia stieks H7 for some damage and and earns a shriek in return, while Elyas finishes off H2 with a lightening bolt, and attracts the now very angry H1. Mak fires at H7, also earning a shriek as it moves over and attacks Kiwina.

However H10 has freed itself from the web has flown up and attacked Tsak, however it misses.

Kiwina is not so lucky and takes 7 points of damage from the furious assault of the harpy.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+10=30 ; d20+10=16 ; d6+1=4 ; 3d6+1=14 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 6:42:21 AM
Angus turns and shoots at H10

(Nat 20 + 10 = 30 to hit, 16 to confirm (?), 4 points of damage if no crit, If Crit then 14 points of damage)

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+9=17 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+4=8 ; d100=3 ; d100=62 ; d8+11=14 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 8:44:26 AM
Mak heard the shriek and loaded three more arrows in quick succession as he fired through the fog.

OOC: Roll 17, 19, 8. Concealment 50%, Roll 3, Miss; 62, Hit; Miss. Damage 14 hp

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=13 ; d6+6=12 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=15 ; d6+6=8 ; d6+6=12 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 8:45:18 AM
Holding a sling, Kiwina uses his natural weapons against H7.

AoO as H7 attacks: AC 13 for 12 damage
Normal attack sequence: AC 17 for 8 and AC 15 for 12

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+9=16 ; d20+9=24 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=5 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 11:17:42 AM
Falco checks his grip on the rigging and fires off two arrows at one of the harpies.

{Attack @ H7 | Hit: 15 | 23 Dam: 7|5}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=12 ; d8+1=4 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 12:24:20 PM
(Attack=12, Dmg=4)
Tsak attacks the harpy that has appeared out of the fog (h10).

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: 3d4+1=8 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 2:17:05 PM
After two strikes of lightning one harpy is still coming right at him. Elyas yelps and runs towards more allies when he realizes he is all alone against the creature. (Move to Y-11)

he flicks his wrist towards the harpy, releasing a simple but effective spell. three purple missiles fly out and seek the harpy, scorching it a bit
(magic missile for 8 auto-hitting damage)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/56 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+11=13 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=15 ; d8+10=13 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=5 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 2:29:56 PM
Rolth sees that brave Elyas is more than in control of the situation below, and so turns his rage on the harpy already within his reach (H4). He continues his fight song as he unleashed a flurry of feline fury (full attack), but his anger seems a little unfocused after his recent successes.

(Probably all misses, but just in case)

Morning star to hit = 13, damage = 13
Paw 1 to hit = 10, damage = 4
Paw 2 to hit = 13, damage = 5
Bite to hit = 15, damage = 5

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 4/10 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/4 used

DM Dan - Screeching MAP d20+1=5 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=20 ; 2d8+2=11 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 5:43:42 PM
Angus make his shot count more than he would have expected, injuring H10 badly, Mak follows up with a second shot doing a similar amount of damage and causing the creature to howl. Kiwina's slingshots severely injure H7 while Falco finishes it off, at the same time Elyas kills H1 and Rolth manages to fail to connect with most of his attacks, however his bite attack does hit H4.

The remaining three harpies are whipped into a frenzy, however H6 does not escape from the adhesive of the tanglefoot bag while the other two attack Kiwina, slamming their bodies into him and do a total of 11 points of damage.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+10=22 ; d6+1=3 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 7:10:11 PM
Angus shoots again at H10

(22 to hit, 3 points of damage)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/56 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+13=14 ;
Wednesday April 8th, 2020 7:44:07 PM
Rolth continues raging and singing, while moving around the mast to flank H4 and H10 with Kiwina. He takes a wild swipe at H4 with his morningstar.

(natural 1 = miss = die roller hates me! :)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 5/10 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/4 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=28 ; d8+1=8 ;
Thursday April 9th, 2020 4:00:35 AM
(Attack=28, Dmg=8)

Tsak once again loads and fires at H10.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+9=11 ; d3=1 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+4=22 ; d100=34 ;
Thursday April 9th, 2020 8:40:25 AM
Mak rested his back against the aft castle of the ship and listened as best he could. He thought he'd hit a few times, but he'd already shot quite a few arrows into impenetrable fog. He waited for a screech and targeted that sound and let three arrows fly in rapid succession. Even though Mak didn't know if he'd hit or not, the three arrows rocketed through the rigging and landed in the water hundreds of feet away. He'd missed with all three shots.

OOC: 3 Attacks, Rolls 11, 12, 22; Concealment 50%, Roll 34, Miss.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=11 ; d20+8=16 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=4 ;
Thursday April 9th, 2020 9:13:44 AM
Falco pivots a bit in the ropes and lines up two shots at one of the harpies harassisn Kiwana.

{Attack @ H4 | Hit: 11/16 | Dam: 9/4}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: 3d4+1=9 ;
Thursday April 9th, 2020 10:18:31 AM
Elyas gives a small yell of excitement as he finishes off the harpy that was chasing him. he has one magic missile left and he fires it off at one of the harpies harassing Kiwina.

[targeting H10 unless it is already dead] 9 automatic hit force damage

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=29 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=21 ; d6+6=7 ; d6+6=8 ; d6+6=10 ;
Thursday April 9th, 2020 2:22:58 PM
Kiwina again turns his hooves to the harpies harassing him.

AoO: AC 29 for 7 damage
Normal attacks: AC 20 and 21 for 8 and 10 damage
(Starting with H4)

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell

DM Dan - Screeching MAP d20+8=23 ; d20=1 ;
Friday April 10th, 2020 3:49:57 AM
((Rolth will need to come down from the mast to get to H4 and H10, as they are on deck with Kiwina, I'm going to assume he climbs halfway down this turn and can make it down next turn))

Between all of the actions you take, you manage to fell both H10 and H4, as they had already been injured. H6 finally breaks free of the tanglefoot bag and lets out a howl, thankfully it does not begin to sing. It just screeches from the edge of the boat at all who come near.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+10=15 ; d6+1=7 ;
Friday April 10th, 2020 6:43:20 AM
Angus shoots at H6

(15 to hit, if successful, 7 points of damage)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=31 ; d6=6 ;
Friday April 10th, 2020 8:47:24 AM
Kiwina gestures at H6, which is pushed around by a sudden wind (K uses his storm burst -- ranged touch attack hitting AC 31 for 6 points of nonlethal damage. In addition, the target is buffeted by winds and rain, causing it to take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round.)

While the bird-brain is discomfitted, Kiwina picks up the weapon he had to drop earlier.

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/56 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+15=20 ;
Friday April 10th, 2020 9:16:23 AM
Rolth finishes his climb down to the deck, gestures to the Petals to hold their attacks in readiness, and calls out in fury to the last harpy, "Who sent you to attack us? Why did you try to disable our sails? What were your further orders? Tell us or you die here and now!" He also readies his countersong in case the evil thing tries to sing again.

Intimidate = 20

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 5/10 rounds used (readied)
Rage 4/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/4 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday April 10th, 2020 10:30:07 AM
Elyas stands behind Rolth, giving him a chance to talk to the creature. if that doesn't seem to go well he will help kill it off, but after the last incident he will not be the first one to attack someone that is being questioned by the party....

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=18 ; d8+1=5 ;
Friday April 10th, 2020 10:30:47 AM
(Attack=18, Dmg=5)

Tsak loads a bolt in readiness, but holds it to see if the creature will respond to Rolth.
If it attacks, so will he. If it talks he will hear it out.

DM Dan - Screeching MAP d20+8=17 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=9 ; 2d8+2=8 ; d6+1=5 ;
Friday April 10th, 2020 7:05:21 PM
While some of you try to reason with the creature, others attack it, however the Harpy ignores all your please and screeches at Rolth unleashing a flurry of different strikes against him giving no quarter and doing 13 points of damage to him, it keeps howling and screaming, it doesn't even appear to be moving normally but in erratic, jerky ways.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/56 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+11=22 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+8=11 ; d8+10=14 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=6 ;
Friday April 10th, 2020 9:41:50 PM
"Right, that does it! We can investigate its corpse! Flank it, Kiwina!" Rolth takes a five foot step toward the side of the ship in hopes that Kiwina will move up to flank the creature, and launches his own barrage of blows.

(Add an additional +2 to each to hit roll if Kiwina or someone else is able to flank H6)
Morning star to hit = 22, damage = 14
Paw 1 to hit = 15, damage = 6
Paw 2 to hit = 18, damage = 7
Bite to hit = 11, damage = 6

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 5/10 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/4 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=29 ; d8+1=3 ;
Friday April 10th, 2020 11:21:53 PM
(Attack=29, Dmg=3)
Tsak is now convinced that the harpy won't stop till it's dead.
He fires again...

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=18 ; d8+6=14 ;
Friday April 10th, 2020 11:33:10 PM
Kiwina moves to P10/Q11 and attacks the harpy with his longspear. (Hits AC 18 (20 if flanking) for 14 damage)

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+7=19 ;
Saturday April 11th, 2020 8:16:47 AM
{Prof Sailor: 19}

Thinking the fight is in hand and his talents will be needed for healing Falco moves towards Rolth with the intention of healing at the next opprotunity,

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Saturday April 11th, 2020 7:45:48 PM
Elyas hangs back, not wanting to get in the way or hit an ally with a spell. practicing with spells he hadn't used in a while is proving to be an issue, as several of his spells today are fire-based and not a good plan on a ship...

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Sunday April 12th, 2020 6:46:07 AM
Angus climbs down from the crows nest.

Is this type of attack normal for these creatures, maybe someone or something directed them to attack the ship?

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Sunday April 12th, 2020 4:30:14 PM
Mak could hear everyone talking, but he still couldn’t see what was happening so he stayed put and waited on orders from the captain.

DM Dan - Screeching MAP
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 2:55:33 AM
Between Kiwina, Rolth and Tsak, they manage to fell the final harpy

You defeat the final harpy, and it dies with a horrid screech as it's death rattle. Ramsay looks up at the sails and rigging and lets out a sigh.

"They've done substantial damage to it... I've never known harpies to be so aggressive or attack a ship's rigging so aggressively..." Ramsay sends a couple of crewmen to take a closer look. There are the bodies of three of the harpies on the deck, after a few minutes Ramsay speaks up again.

"Well it looks like they really damaged all the rigging and sails, it'll take us some time to repair. A day or so, less if you guys can help too."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/56 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+12=27 ; d20=18 ; d20+6=12 ;
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 7:26:06 AM
"We ought to search the bodies for clues and loot, and examine them to see whether there was something off about them, since they don’t normally act this way. It’s like someone is trying to sabotage our diplomatic mission. Speaking of which, what direction did they come from? Maybe that is a clue too."

Perception = 27 to look for clues and treasure
Knowledge history/local/arcana = 24 for clues about the harpies
Knowledge (any) = 10 for any other clues about the harpies
Heal = 12 to examine the harpies’ condition

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d8+5=17 ; 6d6=17 ;
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 7:34:25 AM
Falco quickly moves to Rolth and heals hims. {Healing Rolth: 17} He then moves in further and channels for the rest of the group. {Channel: 17}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=16 ;
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 10:51:59 AM
Elyas looks over the damage to the ship.

They seemed very set on disabling our ship, and didn't start attacking us until we fought them. why would they do that?

Elyas will do what he can to help get the ship fixed as quickly as possible.
profession sailor = 16 to determine what needs to be done.

he will then use Mending where needed to quickly get the sails repaired, working on a small section at a time, but steadily making progress across the various rends and tears.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=22 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+16=21 ;
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 1:47:52 PM
Although Kiwina would love to work on the problem of where the harpies came from, his firsf priority is the ship. And unless the fog burned off as suddenly as it came, he'd rather be still for the moment than sailing through it. He helps set the ship and starts inspecting the damage.

"Mak, can you see or hear trouble from up there, if any more comes on us?"

As he sets about his tasks, he appears preoccupied with the recent attack.
Sailor = 22
Craft boats = 9
Perception = 21

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 6:29:12 PM
Tsak stays in the Crows Nest keeping lookout as best he can in the fog. Every now and then he closes his eyes and concentrates on listening for a few minutes.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 6:33:33 PM
OOC: unless visibility improves.

Mak called back to Kiwina, “Thick as pea soup here captain. I’ll make for the aft castle and see if the view is any better.

Seeing what was in front of him wasn’t a problem, so Mak moved up the steps into the aft deck and took a position at the stern rail to listen for anything that might aid them or warn them of danger.

1 - Harpies... why is it always Harpies?

DM Dan - The Fog...
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 6:57:13 PM
You quickly being to work together with Ramsay to help put the ship back together, the anchor's been lowered so that you don't move off course at all. The Harpies bodies have nothing out of place on them, however their feathers are matted and they are remarkably unclean, you might even say they're filthy, disgustingly so.

Heal Check DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {The Harpies have obviously not been looking after themselves, pruning or cleaning themselves properly.}

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {When going to the Aft castle, you strain your eyes, and while you can't see anything, you're certain you can hear something... a single, solitary voice out in the fog. You're pretty sure you can pinpoint where it's coming from.}

The ships repairs get underway, and it'll probably take half a day or so with you all chipping in to help.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d8=3 ;
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 9:09:27 PM
Angus works with the crew to put the ship back together.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/56 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+8=19 ;
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 9:24:50 PM
"Hey Captain, what about our heat-driven fan, won't that propel us just fine, if a bit slowly, all on its own?"

Rolth will of course pitch in with fixing the ship and getting ready to move.

Profession: Sailor = 19

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 9:28:20 PM
“CAPTAIN!” Mak yelled. “I hear someone in the water off the stern castle!”

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday April 15th, 2020 9:45:22 AM
I agree with Rolth, we could move slowly while fixing these tears if we use our fan to push us. we could at least get out of the area where we were hit. I will keep using magic to fix sails, we don't have to be stationary for that, and we should have full use of the sails again by the end of the day.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+10=28 ;
Wednesday April 15th, 2020 10:53:58 AM
Healing done Falco helps get the ship in order until the call that someone is in the water to the stern is made.

"Petals, it appears we are all here. Ramsey, count of the crew. Possibly someone went overboard or possible a trap."

He looks and listens off the back of the boat trying to see if the voice is familiar. {Perception: 28}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+10=20 ;
Wednesday April 15th, 2020 1:37:33 PM
Kiwina tells Rolth to be ready with his song in case that's another harpy.

As for moving without sails, Kiwina still doesn't like the idea. If the fog were gone, that might be ok. But not being able to see where they are and are going, he worries that a damaged ship might not respond well if they encounter shoals.

Kiwina considers where they are and what these waters are like (know geography = 20) before proceeding.

DM Dan - The Fog...
Wednesday April 15th, 2020 7:08:20 PM
Angus, Rolth and Elyas all put the ship back togeher again while Falco heals people and Mak makes mention of a voice he can hear.

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {These waters are usually calm, but fog banks and changeable weather is pretty common. It's relatively safe, you've not reached the shoals yet. }

Ramsay, hearing Mak quickly does a head count, getting everyone to sound off before rushing to the aft castle, and listening out.

"Captain, Mak's right, there's someone out there in the fog, it's not one of ours, but it might bear investigating, could be another ship, maybe they have spare wood, rigging and sails?"

He stays at the Aft castle and starts looking out to the sea, searching frantically for something.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday April 15th, 2020 7:47:17 PM
Tsak remains in the Crows Nest, straining to hear or see anything from the direction Mak has indicated.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=27 ;
Wednesday April 15th, 2020 10:39:53 PM
as he works, Angus looks out in the direction Mak pointed for anyone

(perception = 27)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday April 15th, 2020 11:10:23 PM
After thinking through their position, Kiwina realizes there are no shallows around. "All right, we shouldn't be in any danger if we move. But we don't know where those harpies came from. If there is another ship there, it's probably trouble. Rolth's plan to start the fan is a good one."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday April 16th, 2020 9:33:34 AM
Falco looks around unsure if he ever saw a small row boat attached to their ship as would be normal.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/56 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) |
Thursday April 16th, 2020 11:12:54 AM
Rolth points out to Falco the 12 foot rowboat that he owns and has contributed to the Rose’s equipment. (Giggling Ghost gift noted on Rolth’s sheet). However, he does not recommend setting off in the rowboat into the mist at this stage.

As the fan engine is stoked, Rolth will suggest calling out to the voice, in case it is someone in need of assistance. If it is a threat we can handle it, and if someone needs saving, well, in either case aren’t we supposed to be heroes?

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday April 16th, 2020 12:43:36 PM
Anyone feeling particularly bold and want to go take a peek? I can help get you out there if you're not afraid of flying

If anyone wants to leave the boat to scout out the source of the sound I can give flight to one person...

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Thursday April 16th, 2020 2:49:31 PM
Mak volunteered for the short flight.

DM Dan - The Fog...
Thursday April 16th, 2020 6:55:07 PM
As you all strain to hear, you can definitely begin to hear a voice... it seems hoarse and not too far away, but the fog makes it hard to tell. All you can hear is "Hello?!? Is anyone there?!?" the voice is cracking slightly, perhaps from lack of use, or dry throat, though you can't make out anything in the thick fog, you all begin to at least roughly where the voice is coming from.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday April 16th, 2020 7:23:17 PM
Rolth’s impetuous nature kicks in, and he calls out in aloud voice, "Ahoy, who goes there? What are you doing out in this fog?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=20 ;
Friday April 17th, 2020 12:13:33 AM
(Perception=20)

Tsak, still in the Crows Nest strains eyes and ears to pinpoint the location of the voice.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=25 ;
Friday April 17th, 2020 12:55:40 AM
Kiwina still doesn't trust it.

He listens to see if he can tell the direction the voice comes from (i.e., perhaps across to another vessel or down to the water; perception = 25).

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday April 17th, 2020 9:55:42 AM
Elyas casts Fly on Mak, letting him go check it out...

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+4=6 ;
Friday April 17th, 2020 10:17:49 AM
Mak tied a line to his waist and handed the coiled end to Eylas, hung his bow on a belaying pin, and tentatively hopped over the rail as he allowed the magic to buoy him on the currents of air. He'd no idea how long the magic might last so he quickly descended to the waterline and then out in the direction he'd heard the voice. He nearly hovered over the swells but still managed to get wet as he got used to the magic as he looked about for the source of the voice. If he encountered any trouble he'd have to rely on his swords.

OOC: Fly +4, Roll 6; Trying again taking 10, Roll 14; Perception +4, Taking 20, Roll 24.

If Mak did find anyone he was prepared to grab hold and call to the Rose's crew to haul him back aboard with his castaway.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday April 17th, 2020 11:26:53 AM
Falco continues to look to see if there is a rowboat attched to the ship as he is not a swimmer.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=18 ;
Friday April 17th, 2020 3:23:59 PM
As he listens for a response, Rolth picks up Falco and puts him in the rowboat. It has a carving of Rolth at its prow and his name on the side.

Perception = 18

DM Dan - The Fog...
Friday April 17th, 2020 6:49:58 PM
You all listen for a response, and a voice does call back.

"Thank the heavens! Another ship! Help friends! I've been stuck here for... I don't really know how long, please can you help me?!?"

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {To you it sounds like the sound is not coming from the waterline. It's too high up for that. }

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You quickly come across a ship with heavy damage to it, it's little more than a wreck, along the back is the name Jubilee. The rigging is destroyed, and sails torn asunder. There is a single man who is one the deck, or at least what remains of it, waving and calling out to you as you land next to him. "Hello... it's so good to see another living creature that isn't those damned harpies..."}

Ramsay looks to Kiwina and the other Petals for guidance on what they should do, tho they hep lower Falco into the water on the Rowboat, and allow anyone else who wants to get in to get in.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Saturday April 18th, 2020 10:15:18 AM
Kiwina peers into the fog, looking for another boat and worried that the two vessels could hit if they're not careful. "Stuck? What do you mean by stuck? What happened?"

While he's talking, Kiwins locates a feather token, just in case.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=26 ;
Saturday April 18th, 2020 9:56:45 PM
(Perception=26)
Tsak stays in the Crows Nest keeping an eye out for more harpies and also scrutinising what he can see of the strange fellow and whats left of his vessel.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=21 ;
Sunday April 19th, 2020 9:12:56 AM
Angus takes a good long look at the stranger as soon as he is able to do so.

(Perception = 21)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Sunday April 19th, 2020 11:41:57 AM
Rolth is quite pleased that we seem to be rescuing a fellow sailor in distress. Very civilized of us! He will watch events play out and offer assistance wherever it is needed, whether reeling in the boat, lifting someone aboard or otherwise.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Sunday April 19th, 2020 11:01:55 PM
Mak continued his investigation in the fog....

Highlight to display spoiler: {Mak steadied himself on the deck and tied off on a rail with the rope held with a belaying pin. He yanked on the rope twice and yelled across the distance. ‘Haul us in! Hey,’ Mak said as he turned back to the man, ‘I’m Mak, have you been out here long? Is anyone else aboard?’}

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Monday April 20th, 2020 9:47:51 AM
Falco yells back to the boat. "So anyone coming with me? Littlest guy rowing the boat?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday April 20th, 2020 10:33:15 AM
Don't go out yet Falco, let's wait for Mak to come back and tell us what he sees. Mak may be able to pick the person up and fly him back here if it is just one man. if there are more over there we may need the rowboats

DM Dan - The Fog...
Monday April 20th, 2020 3:14:36 PM
"My ship was attacked by those thrice damned harpies!" the voice responds.

Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You think you are just beginning to make out the shape of a ship off of port stern. It's still unclear, but looks like it's just half a ship.}

Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot currently see the man, he's on the other ship. Though you think you can make out a ship in the distance off the port stern.}

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {The man is a sandy haired with sparkling blue eyes, he looks like he's not been eating enough and been barely drinking, his lips are dry and cracked and he looks far worse for wear. "I've been here..." he thinks. "A couple of weeks... I think... it's feels like a long time..." You can see the ship itself is heavily damaged, and there appears to be the captains cabin still intact, and some of the hold still seems to be intact.}

Falco waits in the Rowboat, as Elyas suggested. Rolth waits to help whoever needs it.

The fog seems like it's beginning to clear a little, not completely, but enough that you can start to see a bit further. The rest of the crew is still working to try and effect repairs while the rest of you continue with whatever you intend to do.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Monday April 20th, 2020 5:14:22 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {}Mak feared that the magic would lapse and the man would fall ill, so he grabbed him up and flew back to the Rose as he kept the rope in sight so he wouldn't become lost.{/spoiler]

Mak returned from the fog with a man in his arms. The rope he had taken was missing, though it was taut and starting to pull away from the ship.

"I've tied off to his ship. There may be equipment or salvage in the hold if we can pull it along side."

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Monday April 20th, 2020 7:05:06 PM
Angus moves to help with the new ship

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday April 20th, 2020 9:35:29 PM
Rolth will put his weight--considerable but not as much as Mak would insinuate--into pulling the rope attached to the other ship.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=21 ;
Monday April 20th, 2020 11:42:28 PM
(Perception=21)

Tsak keeps lookout whilst the others bring the man aboard and try to bring his ship alongside.
He doesn't want the Rose to be caught out by more harpies or anything else.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=23 ;
Tuesday April 21st, 2020 12:06:33 AM
Kiwina takes a look at the man -- offering him food and water if he appears to need it. "So, any idea where those harpies came from?" He listens to any response carefully, trying to figure out if the fellow is up to something (sense motive = 23).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday April 21st, 2020 8:21:54 AM
Falco abandons his boat idea and waits as he will be little help pulling a boat.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Tuesday April 21st, 2020 9:02:03 AM
Mak was not as strong as Rolth, but he did have muscles that were well used to work. He too grabbed the rope and started to pull.

"I tied off to the rail, so we shouldn't pull too hard." He advised. "Constant gentle pressure should bring it alongside." he said hopefully.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday April 21st, 2020 2:36:14 PM
Elyas keeps watch over the newcomer, seeing if he needs anything else and also ready to restrain him if for some reason he attacked the crew or something. never can be too careful...

"are there any more on your ship? is there anything worth saving over there, or should we leave now that we have you?" he asks the man

DM Dan - The man...
Tuesday April 21st, 2020 6:57:29 PM
Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You see a heavily damaged ship come through the fog, as it's pulled alongside the Rose. From the looks of it, the rigging was completely destroyed and the sails torn asunder. The ship itself appears intact enough to float, though half the hold appears to be missing.}

The man shakes his head, greedily snatching the food and water.

"The name's Hess, and not really... I know the direction they came and went in... but that's about it maybe that's enough to find out where they came from, but I don't know... they... they took Captain Racksaw... when they attacked... we fought back bravely, I'm sure I killed one at one point... but in the melee who can tell..."

Sense motive DC 12 - Highlight to display spoiler: {The man is lying, he didn't fight when the harpies came. Perhaps he ran and hid? It would explain how he survived...}

"The Jubilee was sailing out of Asildur, and we may still have some stuff on board... you're welcome to it if you take me back to dry land... I throw myself on you're mercy..."

He continues trying to eat and drink.

"So... what do ya say? Take me to dry land and we'll put this whole fog and harpy business behind us..."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=24 ;
Tuesday April 21st, 2020 9:29:09 PM
"Don't worry, friend, there's no shame in hiding from a foe that overmatches you. Live to fight another day and all. But it would go well if you were straight with us, as we need to know we can trust you all alone out here on the sea...So what really happened? Why were you aboard?"

(Sense motive = 24)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday April 21st, 2020 10:58:42 PM
"And have you been in the fog snce the harpy attack? How long has that been?"

If the other ship was onlyrecently attacked, there may be other survivors, Kiwina thinks.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Tuesday April 21st, 2020 11:12:36 PM
Angus wonders what was taken from the other ship, since that hold seems to be gone.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=18 ;
Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 7:50:26 AM
(SenseMotive=18 Pass)

Tsak tries to catch Rolth's eye, a little difficult from up in the Crow's Nest, to warn him about trusting this fellow.
The man appears evasive, and seems to be taking stock of the Rose as he drinks and eats.

Tsak keeps his loaded bow in hand, held low and out of sight but ready to fire quickly if need be.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20=17 ;
Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 10:23:47 AM
OOC: Sense Motive +0, Roll 17, Success!

Mak narrowed his eyes. "We should give him a physical examination in case he's wounded more than he appears as soon as he's gotten some food." Mak said insistently.

"I'd also ease up on pulling that ship in. Tie off and let it rest for a moment. We need to talk." Mak said as he moved away a short distance and crossed his arms as he waited for the others.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=24 ; d20+3=14 ;
Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 10:39:20 AM
{Sense Motive: 24}

Falco can understand the man lying to them. He is in front of warriors and would not want to admit to hiding while others were killed or taken. He takes a moment to look the man over to see if he is healthy enough. {Heal: 14}

"Yes, a moment to think. I will have trouble leaving this captain to his fate."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 11:41:14 AM
So you say they took your captain? like they pocked him up and flew off with him? did they do the same to others, or were they killed?

after talking with the man, Elyas will join anyone who plans on going into the other ship to look for supplies and survivors. he will provide light to whoever wants to lead the group

DM Dan - The man...
Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 6:14:43 PM
Hess looks at Rolth, Kiwina, Mak and Elyas, he doesn't really notice Falco, Tsak or Angus.

"Okay... okay... you got me... the harpies attacked the ship, they started cutting through the rigging." He points out on the Petal where. "Looks like they came to get you too... they attacked us and I ran and I hid. I don't really know what happened... I just... I couldn't fight them... they were too dangerous and I... I was scared. I came out once they had finished doing whatever it is they wanted to do... and the sails were torn the rigging destroyed and the ship was stranded."

He takes a deep breath and sighs.

"I came out as they flew away... I thought I saw them carrying some folk away... I assume the Captain was among as I couldn't find the Captain's body. He'd been acting strangely the last month or so. He was a good man but in the last few weeks he had been brooding more'n was normal for him and was muttering to himself while looking out at see."

He finishes the food and drink that he was provided.

"I don't know if any of the crew and the captain are still alive... if you're willing to go and help them that'd be grand... but I understand if you decide against it. The harpies are dangerous... in the meantime. If you want to go across to the Jubilee and pick her bones clean, I won't be stopping you."

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 11:05:15 PM
Angus asks You saw the harpies carry people away, in what direction were they going?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday April 23rd, 2020 12:45:07 AM
Tsak stays on lookout, seeing what he can see as the fog clears.

Esmerelda saunters up on deck. She wanders over to sniff at the new arrival but seems to immediately dismiss him as uninteresting. Giving the surroundings a once over she then disappears below.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday April 23rd, 2020 7:58:56 AM
Falco listens to the story and nods.

"We should go after them yes but robbing the ship seems inappropriate. Can we tow her with us?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+7=20 ;
Thursday April 23rd, 2020 7:59:30 AM
{Prof Sailor: 20} Hit submit instead of roll}

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday April 23rd, 2020 9:13:24 AM
Kiwina thinks a moment. "We should see the condition of the ship before we decide what to do with it." He wants to see it himself, but decides against a swim just now. "Mak, did she appear to be in good shape, or had the hull been damaged?"

To Hess, he directs some other questions. "We understood pirate activity had increased around Aisildur, and you sailed anyway. Didn't you have some precautions against attack? You also haven't told us how long the fog has lasted. And would you even be able to guess which way the harpies took your crew?"

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Thursday April 23rd, 2020 9:55:29 AM
"It was floating." Mak responded from across the deck where he waited on the others to confirm with him privately.

Inwardly Mak wondered about the man and why on a ship prepared for a long voyage by himself wouldn't have access to the food supplies the missing crew wouldn't need. Mak also wondered if this man was heartseeded and had just killed them all himself.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday April 23rd, 2020 10:02:33 AM
Rolth will keep carefully hauling the other ship closer for inspection.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday April 23rd, 2020 12:11:15 PM
"how many people were in your crew to begin with? and how many bodies did you find?

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday April 23rd, 2020 6:51:23 PM
Harpy attack cover page

DM Dan - The man...
Friday April 24th, 2020 2:48:26 AM
Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {While the ship is indeed floating, it is definitely not able to be moved. It's hold is only about half in repair enough to hold what's inside, and if it were to shift too much it's likely it would sink. If you want anything on board, then you'd best take it now.}

As you all continue to interrogate Hess the fog begins to clear some more, and Hess smiles thankfully.

"The fog comes and goes. Sometimes lasts days, sometimes minutes. It's very changeable weather here We had some protection in the form of the crew being half way decent with blades. But against harpies that's only so useful... they took out the rigging first and their song made some of the crew jump overboard..."

He looks sad.

"Including Redlocks, my friend..." he takes a deep breath to compose himself.

"The carried the crew off in that direction." he points in a direction similar to the direction you're going but slightly off and away from your planned journey.

"Originally there were twenty of us... I found bodies of nine of me crewmates. After me that leaves ten possibly carried off. But like I said, some of the people jumped overboard... so I don't know how many they might have taken."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday April 24th, 2020 8:37:45 AM
"This ship is not going to float long. We should get what we can from it before it goes down and then go after the sailors. If they are alive now they will be alive when we get there. If they are dead then rushing will do little." he pauses in thought for a moment "Even if we give it back to the sailors it is worth salvaging."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=22 ;
Friday April 24th, 2020 9:16:16 AM
"Yes, let us salvage what we can, then set off to see who can be rescued. This is worth diverting briefly from our appointed task."

To Hess, he asks, "So where were you bound, and for what purpose?"

He will also try to recall whether he knows anything of the other ship and it’s captain.

Knowledge local or history = 22

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+10=16 ;
Friday April 24th, 2020 9:27:25 AM
Kiwina helps with the salvage, figuring out what is most useful and taking that first. While doing so, he tries to figure out where around here harpies are most likely to go. (know geography = 16)

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Friday April 24th, 2020 3:20:32 PM
Elyas helps with pulling anything from the sinking ship that can be carried off.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Friday April 24th, 2020 4:26:18 PM
Mak found a seat and sat down to rest his leg.

DM Dan - The man...
Friday April 24th, 2020 6:26:26 PM
Hess looks at Rolth as he answers.

"We were bound for Chessford, a simple trading journey. Or so we thought, then it all went to hell..."

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {The ship's name is not familiar, any more than any other ship would be.}

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You remember the reefs and such nearby, also, there are some small gods-forsaken spits of land out here that while mentioned in charts are barely more than "Tiny island" or "Rock outcropping" simple enough and very basic information.}

Where on the ship do you search? You have three options, the Deck, the Hold the Aft Castle and the Captains Cabin? Anyone searching can only search ONE area each before the ship may give way underneath you.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+13=26 ;
Friday April 24th, 2020 9:00:43 PM
Rolth will search the hold and suggest that the others search different areas. He'll cast Toros Taur Try before going in, to improve his chances.

Perception = 26

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=27 ;
Friday April 24th, 2020 9:42:17 PM
Kiwina agrees that they should split up, say two to an area and one to watch their captive?

He searches the captain's cabin. (Perception = 27)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=31 ;
Saturday April 25th, 2020 1:41:49 AM
(Perception during search=31)

Tsak climbs down from the rigging and makes the jump across to the other vessel. Once there he searches the deck for anything that can be salvaged.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Saturday April 25th, 2020 8:28:22 AM
Mak will search the captains cabin. He’s looking for charts, books, manuals, and evidence the crew was heartseeded.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=25 ;
Saturday April 25th, 2020 11:04:22 AM
Angus will search the Aft Castle

(perception = 25)

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Sunday April 26th, 2020 3:35:51 PM
Elyas will join Rolth in searching the hold, casting light on his dagger and holding it up to light the area

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+10=20 ;
Monday April 27th, 2020 10:55:26 AM
Falco heads to the captains cabin looking for anything of note with detect magic and also checking for any logs as to where they came from and where they are going. {Perception: 20}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - The man...
Monday April 27th, 2020 4:27:37 PM
The hold -

Highlight to display spoiler: {The hold has various hard tack and other goods. Though most of it appears to be gone, either taken by the harpies, or lost when the ship was damaged there is probably a couple of hundred GPs worth of things here, once you get it all back to the ship it shouldn't take too long, however there are also some bits and pieces, that while they won't repair the heinous damage to the Jubilee will probably be useufl to repair the Rose.}

The Deck -

Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice there is quite a lot of blood, feathers, and scratch marks, there was clearly quite a hard won fight on the deck, however there doesn't really appear to be anything salvageable. The damage to the ship itself is far worse than you first believed, and it is unlikely the ship will ever sail again.}

The Aftcastle -

Highlight to display spoiler: {On the deck of the aftcastle is blood and feathers. Some chips in the wood where either claws or swords have made dents and damage to the timber frame of the ship. There is nothing of value here though. Upon looking over the sides and around at the ropes and rigging near the aftcastle you realise that the damage to the ship is far more subtle and far worse than you first though. It is clear this ship will never again sail.}

The Captain's Cabin -

Highlight to display spoiler: {The cabin is in good condition. He has a desk and on there are several pieces of navigation equipment and some good quality bedding and clothing. The bedding and clothing is probably worth 200gp, and the Navigation tools are clearly very high quality, (Masterwork navigation tools +2 bonus to checks made with them, value of 250gp). You also through thorough searching manage to find a hidden compartment under the bed with 12 gemstones in it... though you're not entirely sure of the value, they would need to be appraised.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday April 27th, 2020 8:57:51 PM
Rolth will get to work removing the gear that might help with repairs on the Rose, followed by any valuable that might remain in the hold. "Hey Elyas, you don't happen to have one of those magic floating discs, do you?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday April 27th, 2020 9:14:49 PM
Kiwina is not interested in bedding and clothing, even if they are valuable, but the instruments -- he has not seen finer navigational instruments. Those are definitely worth salvage. Although the gems are easily carried, and potentially valuable.

His priority are the instruments, although if he and Mak have the opportunity, they can gather more.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday April 28th, 2020 10:48:13 AM
Searching the captains cabin Falco grabs the masterwork navigation equipment and the gems. The bedding is expensive but bulky and he is small. Once he has them gathered he heads back.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday April 28th, 2020 10:58:18 AM
Tsak meets up with the others as they return from searching the carcass of the Jubilee.

This boat's a goner. There's nothing on deck worth our time. I suggest we get what we can quickly and leave her if we've any hope of saving any survivors.

He heads back to the Rose.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday April 28th, 2020 11:08:58 AM
Elyas laughs as Rolth suggests suing a magical disk. nope, don't have one of those! that's ok, we have these! and he bares his arms and gets to work hauling boxes. once back to the Rose with one of them he will enlist help from Ramsay and some of the other crew members to haul crates of supplies.

"grab whatever you can, we'll use some to finish our repairs, and the rest we can try to sell shortly.

DM Dan - The man...
Tuesday April 28th, 2020 6:12:14 PM
Between all of you, and some of the crew, you manage to get everything you're interested in off the ship before you hear a loud crack as something gives way, and the ship begins to sink slightly. It may settle again, but it seems likely it won't. All your moving around on the ship must have caused something to finally give up the ghost and break, thankfully by the time you hear the noise, you're all back aboard the Rose.

Ramsay looks to you all and smiles.

"Yeah some of these supplies will come in handy. We can definitely use it to repair the minor damage to the ship. Though that then begs the question Cap'n are we going to go after the poor fellers who got carried off, or are we going to continue onto Chessford, leaving them to their fate?" Ramsay and the rest of the crew look to the Petals to guide them.

Hess looks uncertain, somewhat afraid, but there is a pleading in his eyes, as if he wants to go and help those who he previously failed.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Tuesday April 28th, 2020 7:13:38 PM
Rolth looks around at the Petals and exclaims, "We’d hardly be heroes if we let them to their fate! It’s kinda on the way anyhow, right?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday April 28th, 2020 8:07:57 PM
"I doubt the Duke would want cowards representing him." Or those his rivals might paint as cowards.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday April 28th, 2020 11:06:11 PM
Tsak grabs a drink and some hard tack to chew on then heads back up to the crows nest.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday April 29th, 2020 10:15:24 AM
Falco agrees to attempt to rescue the sailors.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None
Wednesday April 29th, 2020 4:07:27 PM
Angus agrees that they should go rescue the sailors

DM Dan - The man...
Wednesday April 29th, 2020 5:50:00 PM
Hess smiles.

"Mayhaps we can save some of them..."

You being to move the Rose in the direction Hess indicates, but you move slowly, even though the fog seems to be beginning to clear, vision is still impaired somewhat. However as you being to move further away the fog seems to thin some more.

After half an hour, perhaps a little longer, the fog clears nearly completely giving sight of a small, flat island, an atoll. You can approach by rowboat, but you cannot take the Rose up to the island itself.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Wednesday April 29th, 2020 8:21:44 PM
Mak was skeptical about the whole thing. He couldn’t help but think it was a heartseeded plot to trap the Rose, but his concerns had been dismissed, or at least it appeared so to him. He decided he remain vigilant and keep an eye out for possible treacherous actions on the part of their castaway.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=25 ;
Thursday April 30th, 2020 5:11:52 AM
(Perception=25)

Tsak has a real good look at the atoll (perception) from up in the crows nest before climbing down to report to everyone else what he saw.
While the sailors prepare a row boat he has a discreet discussion with the Petals regarding what to do with Hess whilst they investigate. What about the new bloke, do we take him with us or leave him behind? I think it would be wise to have someone keeping an eye on him whichever option we choose.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday April 30th, 2020 7:37:03 AM
Rolth quietly opines that we should take Hess with us. We can justify it by saying that he can’t help make sure that we identify any people or remind that we come across, so as to best ensure that we have done all we can to save or learn the fate of his missing friends and crew mates.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday April 30th, 2020 8:29:41 AM
"The crew can watch him while we go and try and sort out his crew-mates. Maybe his hiding from the fight will in fact save their lives."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+4=7 ;
Thursday April 30th, 2020 9:21:55 AM
Mak fidgeted nervously with his rapier as he tried to appear causal on deck while he was really keeping an eye on the sole survivor of the wrecked ship.

Perception +4, Roll 7

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Thursday April 30th, 2020 3:32:22 PM
"I say we take him over to the island with us. if he does try to pull something we'll all be there watching him, and if we get trapped on the island he'll be trapped with us"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Thursday April 30th, 2020 6:08:15 PM
"yes, I mistrust leaving him on the Rose while we all go ashore."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday April 30th, 2020 6:08:59 PM
Kiwina wonders how many of the party can fit in the rowboat(s) at a time. Multiple trips might cut down the odds of success.

But he will take the time to put his armor on if they're going ashore.

DM Dan - The man...
Friday May 1st, 2020 2:31:47 AM
The rowboat, thankfully, can fit eight comfortably, so fitting a couple more uncomfortably is a possibility. Hess nods when asked to come along.

"OF course! I wanna help my mates too... maybe make up for being a coward back there..." he gestures over his shoulder with his thumb. You all clamber into the rowboat, and begin rowing towards the island, leaving Ramsay in charge of the Rose

As you approach the island, it becomes a little clearer, it seems relatively featureless, a little outcropping here, a few trees there. Not too dissimilar to desert islands you've heard of in Pirate's tales, though perhaps a little large. It would probably not take more than forty minutes to walk the around the island.

Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {As you approach and begin to put upon the shore, you notice something further inwards that looks like a rock outcropping, with something that you're sure looks like a nest.}

As you land on the island proper, you immediately see another boat, similar in style to yours, and in very good condition. It has more ornate markings on it however.

Can I please have a Perception or Survival check from everyone?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+13=17 ; d20+10=28 ;
Friday May 1st, 2020 7:14:53 AM
Rolth casts a Toros Taur Try (minotaur) as we approach the island and takes a look around. He’ll also try to figure out how sincere Hess’ statements were.

Perception = 17
Sense Motive = 28

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+10=25 ; d20+3=15 ;
Friday May 1st, 2020 8:11:53 AM
{perception: 25} {Survival: 15}

Falco keeps his bow ready as soon as the island is in sight. Once he scampers out of the boat he spends his time scanning the surroundings.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=35 ;
Friday May 1st, 2020 8:30:34 AM
(Survival = 35)

If Hess is being treacherous, Kiwina would rather deal with him than make the crew do so.

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=14 ;
Friday May 1st, 2020 10:03:46 AM
Elyas sees another boat and is immediately suspicious. Harpies wouldn't need a boat, and this one looked to be in good condition. what was really going on here?

he tries to keep an eye on everything, but there is too much to focus on well.
perception = 14

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+4=17 ;
Friday May 1st, 2020 10:04:19 AM
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 17

"Umm, Hess. didn't your crew dive overboard or were carried off. I don't remember anything about them leaving on a boat." Mak said suspiciously, but afraid to talk about the heartseeded in front of the man from Aisildur.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=29 ;
Friday May 1st, 2020 7:53:23 PM
(Perception =29)

I think I see a nest on the island, on top of that rock outcrop over yonder.

Tsak readies his bow in case the group is not alone, then wanders over to have a better look at the other boat.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=17 ;
Friday May 1st, 2020 10:23:58 PM
Kiwina looks to see if anything about the boat would seem to link it to the ship they rescued Hess from. (Perception = 17)

DM Dan - The man...
Saturday May 2nd, 2020 7:34:43 AM
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {Hess appears genuine.}

Rolth, Falco, Tsak, Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: {There is what appears to be a nest further inland, perhaps the home of the Harpies?}

Kiwina, Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {There appears to be footprints here, possibly some humans, maybe a liontaur as well? It's hard to tell but they lead off onto the island proper, towards the nest. }

Hess shakes his head.

"Boat's not ours... but does look finely constructed! Far more than any boat I've ever seen... mayhaps there's something special about it which is why it's not broken?"

The boat is in surprisingly perfect condition, though it appears to have been here for some time, there is no rotting or damage to the wood at all, it looks as if it had just been made. Those of you sensitive to magic can feel it humming slightly.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=22 ; d20+5=22 ;
Saturday May 2nd, 2020 11:33:40 AM
"Good show, Hess, glad you are ready to try to help any remaining from your crew! I wonder if the harpies lured this other boat's crew here, then captured or ate them. Let's go investigate the nest and see if there is anyone left to rescue, dead to be honored, and loot to be acquired!"

On the way, Rolth will cast a detect magic on the boat, trying to learn what sort of magic surrounds it after concentrating for a few rounds. Or assist Elyas if he wants to take the lead as our expert on such matters!

Knowledge arcana = 22
Spellcraft = 22

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=28 ;
Saturday May 2nd, 2020 11:43:26 AM
(Perception = 28)

You better warm up those vocal cords Rolth. If that is a harpy nest we'll need some more of that singing, it seemed to help last time.

Tsak, bow in hand, takes point (perception) and heads out toward the nest he spotted earlier.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday May 3rd, 2020 11:09:30 AM
"There's a party headed toward that nest, may have come in this boat," Kiwina tells the others. "Looks like humans or their sort, possibly with a wemic."

Kiwina looks to see what he can tell of the nest -- they fought ten harpies, does the nest look big enough to hold many more?

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Monday May 4th, 2020 11:24:36 AM
Elyas senses the magic coming from the boat and is about to stop the group to investigate it, but then holds short when Kiwina talks about a party of people heading towards the nest.

"well, we can probably assume it belongs to those folk then. rather than standing around here checking out their boat, perhaps we should go help them. or at least see who they are before messing with their stuff.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Monday May 4th, 2020 11:36:04 AM
On a hunch Mak asked. "Do they look like us?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) |
Monday May 4th, 2020 12:52:27 PM
Knowing that he can move much faster than the other Petals, Rolth will linger to finish his examination of the magic on the other boat, before hurrying to catch up. He will not board or disturb the boat, however, seeing the wisdom of a Elyas’ comments.

DM Dan - The man...
Monday May 4th, 2020 6:31:15 PM
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {You realise relatively quickly, the boat is a Folding Boat! It could probably be saved and brought along as you leave.}

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {}The nest is indeed plenty large enough for more than double the number of harpies that attacked the Rose

Tsak spots movement in the nests themselves, and sure enough, and quickly enough he points it out to the rest of you, just as more Harpies come flying from the nest. You have perhaps enough time to arrange yourselves and take shots at them before they are close enough to be a bother.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=19 ; d20+8=23 ; d10+6=7 ; d20+13=29 ;
Monday May 4th, 2020 8:05:01 PM
Rolth hoofs it to rejoin his fellows, readying a countersong if the harpies start to sing. He will also unlimber his glaive so he can perhaps get an attack of opportunity at reach as they swoop in.

He looks to see whether they harpies have ignored the other party of man and wemic, perhaps because they are enthralled.

(Readied countersong if necessary = 19, subs for our saves if better)
(Glaive AoO to hit = 23, damage = 7)
(Perception = 29)

Bardic Performance 5/10 rounds used (readied)
Rage 5/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 0/4 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday May 4th, 2020 11:47:37 PM
Kiwina readies a longspear, in case the harpies get close enough. Finding that he can still act, he also casts flare at the leading harpy.

(Flare effect: Fortitude save vs. DC 13 or the harpy is dazzled for 1 minute = -1 to attack rolls and perception checks.)

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=14 ; d8+1=2 ;
Tuesday May 5th, 2020 4:41:37 AM
(Attack=14, Dmg=2)

Tsak takes his shot as the harpies swoop in.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+10=27 ; d6+1=2 ;
Tuesday May 5th, 2020 6:39:53 AM
Angus also takes a shot at the incoming harpies.

(27 to hit, but only 2 points of damage)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+10=14 ; d6+1=4 ;
Tuesday May 5th, 2020 8:36:30 AM
Falco readies his bow and makes sure he is positioned behind those who are larger then him. As soon as the the harpies are in range he lets an arrow fly. {Hit: 14 | Dam: 4}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+9=16 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+4=13 ; d8+11=19 ;
Tuesday May 5th, 2020 10:13:21 AM
Mak raised his bow and fired as soon as they were in range.

OOC: Roll 16, 10, 13. Hit, miss, miss. Damage: 19 hp

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:
Tuesday May 5th, 2020 3:59:40 PM
well, something sure got their attention! get ready!

Elyas casts a spell, and suddenly everyone feels just a little bit faster and more alert as the harpies charge in
{cast Haste on everyone but himself, good for 6 rounds}

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+4=6 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=9 ; d8=3 ;
Wednesday May 6th, 2020 5:28:13 AM
You see fifteen harpies come charging towards you, the first one is dazzled, and he second closest one is immediately cut down and shot to pieces by the party, leaving only fourteen. The dazzled one and two more reach Rolth, and attack him, however only one of them hits dealing four damage, once they've struck, they immediately continue flying past and back up into the air.

Closer inspection on the harpies (which you all see clearly as they get close) is that they are just as unkempt and ragged as the ones who attacked the ship, with similarly frenzied eyes and erratic movements.

The harpies were flying in a V shape formation, the first three have just passed Rolth and flown back into the air, one of them being killed in the process.

The remainder are all within 30 feet of you, in 5 feet increments, spread backwards and outwards. There are 6 on each side, with two in the air.

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=28 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+6=9 ; d8=1 ; d8+12=15 ;
Wednesday May 6th, 2020 8:22:42 AM
Mak felt the magic of Elyas spell take hold and his hands quickly became a blur of movement. Mak targeted one Harpy and let his arrow fly as it made a satisfying thunk in the bird creatures filthy body. Another followed it and pierced the creature in nearly the same spot. Mak was excited to have struck the bird woman and lost his focus as the last two of his arrows went wide and missed.

OOC: Attacks: 28, 24, 14, 9. Hit, hit, miss, miss. Damage 28. (Drat! I coughed and rolled a d8 before I could add the +12 to it.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=23 ; d8+7=11 ; d20+10=16 ; d6=3 ;
Wednesday May 6th, 2020 9:02:35 AM
Kiwina's AoO as the harpies approach: hit AC 23 for 11 damage
(Gotta love favored enemy bonuses; should be AC 24 with the haste)

Kiwina examines the area to see what sort of undergrowth there is, while using his storm burst ability on one of the others. (Touch AC 16, 3 point non-lethal damage)

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Storm Burst (Sp): 30 ft ranged touch attack, deals 1d6 points of nonlethal damage + 1 point for every two cleric levels you possess, in addition, the target is buffeted by winds and rain, causing it to take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round.
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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: 1/6 uses
Haste: 1/6 rounds

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=16 ; d20+8=16 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=9 ;
Wednesday May 6th, 2020 11:45:25 AM
Falco focuses on one of the further back ones and lets his arrows fly. {Rapid Shot + Deadly Aim: Hit: 16 | 16 Dam: 5 |9}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday May 6th, 2020 1:35:03 PM
Elyas throws a bit of dust in the air, speaking a few arcane words. a giant flash of glittering powder erupts in the middle of the flying formation of harpies.

[casting glitterdust into as many harpies as possible. it has a 10-foot radius, so if they are bunched up in 5 foot increments it should hit 4-ish from one flank. DC 16 will save or suffer blindness.]

active effects:
Mage Armor (6 hours)
Haste 5 rounds
glitterdust 6 rounds

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (52/56 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 9; CMD: 18) | d20+14=23 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=19 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=12 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+6=7 ;
Wednesday May 6th, 2020 2:19:26 PM
(OOC: Did my perception check of 29 in my last post let me see what that other party is doing?)

Rolth drops his glaive and liontaur charges into the fray, frothing in rage that these foul fowl are attacking him and his fellow petals. He draws his morningstar on the way in, and selects one of the harpies that was not blinded by the glitterdust. Rolth smash!

(Liontaur charge = full attack)

Morning star to hit +14 = 23, damage 1d8+10 = 13
Morning star to hit +14 = 21, damage 1d8+10 = 12
Paw 1 to hit +11 = 15, damage 1d4+3 = 7
Paw 2 to hit +11 = 26, damage 1d4+3 = 6
Bite to hit +11 = 22, damage 1d4+3 = 4
Rake 1 to hit +11 = 13, damage 1d4+6 = 8
Rake 2 to hit +11 = 19, damage 1d4+6 = 7

Assuming a typical harpy AC16, total damage = 42

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 5/10 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 6/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/4 used
Haste 1/6 rounds used

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+6=13 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=24 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d12=10 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=27 ; 3d8+3=14 ; d20=18 ; d8+1=4 ;
Wednesday May 6th, 2020 6:27:32 PM
You clash with the line of Harpies, spells firing off, attacks striking and Harpies being felled left and right. There is little undergrowth here, there are a few trees, but not much grass or plants or anything along those lines.

Mak's attacks quickly kill one with little mercy.

Kiwina's spell strikes another, causing it to loudly proclaim it's unhappiness.

Falco fires some arrows at the Harpies further away.

Elyas' spell manages to blind the three furthest away one the left side.

Rolth manages to kill the two that attacked him.

There are currently 11 Harpies remaining, five of which start singing! Everyone needs to make a DC 16 Will Save or be Captivated.

The other six all try to charge at and strike Rolth before flying back into the air, as they come past him they bash into him, buffeting him and injuring him for 18 points of damage.

There are six harpies now in the air, about 30 feet up directly above the party, and five more at ground level in front of the party (three on the left, all blinded, and two on the right.) the ones at ground level are about 20 to 30 feet away.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=26 ; 2d8+14=27 ;
Wednesday May 6th, 2020 7:05:18 PM
Kiwina charges the group of three harpies. As he moves, his longspear becomes a lance, and he attacks the harpy at the nearest end of the group.

Charge hits AC 26 for 27 points damage

He is AC:16 this round, between the haste and the charge
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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: 1/6 uses
Haste: 2/6 rounds

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=7 ;
Wednesday May 6th, 2020 7:08:26 PM
Oops, forgot the need to save...

Well, scratch that entire attack.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+7=11 ;
Thursday May 7th, 2020 8:00:32 AM
{Will: 11}

Falco gets ready to fire more arrows, he has no idea if the other arrows connected, but before he can fire finds himself Captivated.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/56 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+13=14 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+11=31 ;
Thursday May 7th, 2020 8:23:04 AM
Rolth can't believe how unheroically his fellow Petals are behaving, standing around gaping when confronted with such foes. He will break out into furious song, trying to break the grip of this cursed warbling from the feather-brained foes. He hopes some of the Petals can continue to actually kill the things, while he is thusly occupied. "Hey, bird-brains, why the hate for the wemics!?! Ppphhtt"

(Will save nat 1 = fail, hero point reroll =23, success!; that was my last hero point)

(Countersong = 31, success on the will save for everyone!)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 6/10 rounds used (active)
Rage 7/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/4 used
Haste 2/6 rounds used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=22 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+4=11 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=5 ;
Thursday May 7th, 2020 10:06:02 AM
(SaveVsWill=22 pass Attack#1=26, IGNORE 23, Dmg#1=6, Attack#2=11, Dmg#2=5)

Tsak fires at the two harpies on the ground on the right who are not blinded, he'll fire at one of them till it's dead then the other one (until something else goes wrong!).

Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=24 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+11=23 ; d8+12=13 ; d8+12=13 ;
Thursday May 7th, 2020 10:12:34 AM
OOC: Mak WILL save +4, Roll 24, Success! Attacks, Roll 14, 28, 31, 13. Miss, hit, threat, miss. Confirming crit roll: 23, Crit!. Damage: 13 + 13(x3)= 52 hp! Go Mak!

The song meant nothing to Mak as he spun and fired 4 arrows at the retreating harpies in flight. Mak's first arrow hit the harpy and he imagined an indignant squawk coming from the creature, but his second arrow passed completely through the harpy to exit it's other side. Any squawking that thing was going to do was silenced as he watched it plummet to the ground.

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+8=13 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=25 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=8 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=17 ; d8+1=6 ; d6+1=5 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=11 ;
Friday May 8th, 2020 3:34:32 AM
Kiwina and Falco are Captivated and moves towards the group of three Harpies, as does Falco, they both manage to make it into close range before Rolth's song shakes them out of their Captivation.

Rolth's countersong breaks the enchantment for those who are affected and protects the rest of the party.

Tsak opens fire on the smaller of the two groups of harpies on the ground.

Mak kills one of the fleeing Harpies.

The three harpies who were flying up turn around to attack Mak, all flying past him and striking him with their morningstars, only two of their attacks meet their mark and he takes 11 damage.

Of the three blinded harpies, one manages to shake off the blindness and attacks Kiwina with a full attack, and strikes him with it's morningstar and both it's talons, dealing a total of 14 damage.

The two other harpies fly up and past Rolth, attacking him with morningstars as they pass, however they both miss and continue up into the air to avoid being struck again.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/56 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+12=13 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=27 ; d8+10=14 ; d8+10=11 ; d8+10=15 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=6 ;
Friday May 8th, 2020 8:55:45 AM
Rolth tries to make an attack of opportunity on one of the harpies that just swooped past, then five foot steps over to one of the other nearby harpies to make a full attack on it and any others within reach if the first goes down.

AoO Morning star to hit +12 = 13, damage 1d8+10 = 14 miss?
Morning star to hit +12 = 20, damage 1d8+10 = 11
Morning star to hit +12 = 16, damage 1d8+10 = 15
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 15, damage 1d4+3 = 4 miss?
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 25, damage 1d4+3 = 5
Bite to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+3 = 6

Total damage = 37 vs typical AC16 harpy

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 6/10 rounds used
Rage 8/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/4 used
Haste 3/6 rounds used

Mak (JamesM) (33/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=14 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+6=10 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=14 ;
Friday May 8th, 2020 9:07:55 AM
Mak was knocked aside by the heavy blows of the morning stars, but he wasn't deterred as he turned to follow the creatures flight to fire more arrows into their wake. He was a little off balance and the first arrow went low, but the next two added a few feathers to the harpies backside. The last arrow missed when it turned suddenly on a new course.

OOC: 4 Attacks, Roll 14, 28, 17, 10. Miss, hit, hit, miss. Damage 30 hp.

Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=13 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=10 ; d10+3=9 ; d10+3=13 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+2=8 ;
Friday May 8th, 2020 9:47:01 AM
Finding himself suddenly surrounded by harpies with no idea how they got there so quickly, Kiwina makes a full round of attacks using the greatclub that his spear has become. "Be careful, they're tricky."

Two attacks with the club (one from haste): AC 13 for 9, AC 19 for 13
Two hooves: AC 29 for 7 (confirm = 10), AC 16 for 8

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: 1/6 uses
Haste: 3/6 rounds

Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday May 8th, 2020 9:50:29 AM
Shoot... Forgot to add +4 to each successful attack for favored enemy.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+11=13 ; d20+11=28 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=6 ;
Friday May 8th, 2020 10:42:11 AM
Shaking out of the enchantment thanks to the counter-song Falco grimaces and launches off two arrows at the closest harpy. {Hit: 13 | 28 Dam: 5 | 6}

{ooc: -1 to attack and damage if not within 30ft}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=25 ; 4d6=10 ;
Friday May 8th, 2020 12:57:00 PM
Elyas picks one of the harpies that is not engaged with another petal and sends a stream of fire at it

scorching ray, 25 to hit vs touch AC, 10 fire damage

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=22 ; d20+4=11 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=6 ;
Friday May 8th, 2020 10:00:48 PM
(Attack1=22, dmg=7, attack2=11, dmg=6)

Tsak continues to fire at the same pair of harpies.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+3=14 ;
Friday May 8th, 2020 11:16:09 PM
Angus remains stunned with drool rolling out of his mouth.

(Will save = 14)

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+8=24 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=19 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=7 ;
Saturday May 9th, 2020 4:18:23 AM
((Angus is free of the Captivation because of Rolth's Countersong from the previous round just FYI Scott))

Rolth manages to land several blows to one of the two Harpies flying by, and manages to kill it.

Mak manages to make one howl in pain and let out a pained screech.

Kiwina attacks and seriously injures the one unblinded harpy of the blinded three.

Falco lets off a couple of shots, aiming at the Harpy Mak had already injured, and manages to fell it.

Elyas fires of a spell, causing the smell of burned feathers to rise from on of the group that attacked Rolth first.

Tsak opens fire and injures on of the two remaining harpies that just attacked Rolth.

There are still the Three Blind Harpies (only one of which is still blinded, but we'll call them that for ease)

There are still two Flying Harpies. (These are the ones that first struck Rolth, and have no descended around Mak

There is only one remaining Ground Harpy. (The ones that most recently attacked Rolth)

Two of the now Not Blind Harpies Fly-by attack, one on Kiwina and the other on Falco, however they both miss and fly up into the air and out of melee reach.

The two Flying Harpies flyby attack Mak again, but only one of them hits him, for 6 damage, before again flying into the air.

The final remaining Ground Harpy attacks Rolth again, flying-by and does 7 damage.

There is still one Blinded Harpy at ground level five feet from Kiwina and Falco, two more of the Blinded Harpies are in the air. The Ground harpy and the Flying Harpies are all also in the air, about 10 feet up, and circling, letting out pained screams and moving erratically.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/56 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+16=28 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+10=11 ;
Saturday May 9th, 2020 8:21:35 PM
There is clearly something wrong with these creatures, but Rolth has no compunction with putting them down, given their evil natures and unprovoked attack on us. He leaps into the air to attack the remaining 'ground' harpy that is 10' off the ground.

Acrobatics vs DC20 = 28, success!

morning star to hit = 27, damage = 11

(OOC: In such a charge on the ground, Rolth would get a full attack. Dan, please let me know if I should complete the full attack routine after leaping into the air. Each attack would be with a different weapon, with the exception of his extra hasted attack, so it isn't too crazy an idea, but didn't want to assume that would work out.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=26 ; d10=6 ; d20+9=27 ; d3=1 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=25 ; d10+7=13 ; d10+7=9 ; d6+6=8 ; d6+6=10 ;
Saturday May 9th, 2020 10:15:54 PM
Kiwina lays into the harpy that is beside him, taking a 5' step first if that will allow him and Falco to flank it.

(Flanking bonuses were not included in the rolls made.)
Two attacks with the club (one from haste): AC 26 for 13, AC 27 for 9
Two hooves: AC 24 for 8, AC 25 for 10

(The d10 and d3 rolls are errors from using a tablet.)
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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: 1/6 uses
Haste: 4/6 rounds

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=28 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=14 ; d8+12=18 ; d8+12=13 ;
Sunday May 10th, 2020 8:58:09 AM
Mak fired at the flying harpies once more as his first arrow struck again on the wounded one from before. He thought that might bring it down so he shifted the rest of his arrows onto the unwounded one. His first arrow found its target easily enough, but the second harpy was crafty and only one of the three arrows managed to strike it. Even so that arrow was only a glancing shot.

Ooc: Attacks, 28, 12, 24, 12; Hit, miss, hit, miss. Damage #1, 18hp, Damage #2, 13hp.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=11 ; d20+4=10 ;
Monday May 11th, 2020 2:54:21 AM
(Attack1=11, Attack2=10)

Tsak keeps firing at the harpy even as it takes to the sky. He underestimates the speed of the erratic creature and misses, high and to the right.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+11=18 ; d20+11=26 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=7 ;
Monday May 11th, 2020 8:38:14 AM
Faloc likes Kiwina's idea of flanking but knows his bow does not really provide the advantage a melee weapon would. Still he is thinking his small size is once again making him less of a target Falco keeps launching arrows at whatever harpy is closest. {Hit: 18 | 26 Dam: 8 | 7}

{ooc: -1 to attack and damage if not within 30ft}
{ooc: From the flanking comment I am wondering if there is a map that I am missing?
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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday May 11th, 2020 9:47:09 AM
Elyas is running low on spells at this point between the two different harpy fights, so he switches for now to using a weapon, hoping to save a few spells for whatever they find further in on this island. he pulls out and loads his crossbow, looking for an opening

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+8=16 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=22 ; 3d8+3=19 ;
Monday May 11th, 2020 5:22:41 PM
((OoC: I don't think you can make a full attack in midair, it doesn't seem to make sense to me that you can make several attacks with all parts of your body while hanging in midair

There is no Map, I'm allowing flanking where appropriate as the combat is all taking place within 30 feet, so you can easily get in position if needs be.))

Rolth launches himself into the air, taking a swing at the Harpy, striking it and having it make a loud screech noise.

Kiwina quickly dispatches his blind opponent.

Mak unleashes some arrows at the Harpies which attacked him, killing one that he had already struck.

Tsak misses a couple of shots.

Falco shoots at one of the Harpies that had just attacked Rolth, and finishes it off.

Elyas swaps weapons.

Three more harpies fall to the ground dead, leaving only three Harpies remaining, they all fly at Rolth, trying to attack him, they all swarm him, and manage to do 19 points of damage to him before flying up to a height of 30 feet away from everyone. They continue to circle and scream, but are clearly trying to stay out of range of your melee weapons, only attacking when they think they have an opening.

Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=15 ; d10+7=14 ;
Monday May 11th, 2020 8:18:38 PM
Kiwina positions himself beside Rolth, ready to make an attack of opportunity at any harpy that dares fly down. And just to taunt them, he sends another flare at one of the three.

(Flare effect: Fortitude save vs. DC 13 or the harpy is dazzled for 1 minute = -1 to attack rolls and perception checks.)

Readied AoO: AC 15 for 14 damage

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: 1/6 uses
Haste: 4/6 rounds

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (8/56 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+12=18 ; d20+12=13 ; d8+10=17 ; d8+10=11 ;
Monday May 11th, 2020 8:30:15 PM
"Hey fellas, I could really use some healing, they seem to be picking on me!" Self pity done, Rolth gets back to smashing.

AoO on the one that flew past him last turn = 18, damage = 17
Readied attack to hit the next one to approach within reach = 13, damage = 11

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 6/10 rounds used
Rage 10/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/4 used
Haste 5/6 rounds used

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=28 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+6=9 ; d8+12=17 ; d8+12=13 ; d8+12=18 ;
Monday May 11th, 2020 9:07:28 PM
OOC: Attacks 28, 24, 28, 9; Hit, hit, hit, miss. Damage: 17, 13, 18.

Me fired into the swarm of harpies, but picked his targets carefully as he focused on the most injured one first . He started with the one he injured a moment before, then moved to the next one if that one fell from the sky.

Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+10=14 ; d6+1=5 ;
Monday May 11th, 2020 11:04:23 PM
Angus shoots at one of the harpies attacking Rolth

(14 to hit, 5 damage if it hits)

Angus moves to be near Rolth

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=19 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=14 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=8 ;
Tuesday May 12th, 2020 7:29:27 AM
(Attack1=19, Dmg=6, Attack2=24, no crit, Dmg=8)

Tsak continues to fire at the harpies, managing to score a couple of hits.

[r]Over here ya mongrels, pick on someone your own size![/r]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d8+6=19 ;
Tuesday May 12th, 2020 7:51:50 AM

Hearing Rolth call out Falco moves closer while he mutters a prayer. If you look close you would see minor warping of his body as the spell completes and healing energies flows into Rolth. {Rolth +19 HP}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/56 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+12=25 ; d8+10=13 ;
Tuesday May 12th, 2020 8:25:40 AM
(updating header with Falco's healing and providing an additional AoO in case they fly by Rolth again this round)

AoO to hit = 25, damage = 13

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+7=13 ; d8=6 ;
Tuesday May 12th, 2020 10:44:15 AM
Elyas sights along his crossbow, shooting at one of the harpies. he is not nearly as his allies, but is running out of options.

13 to hit (14 if close enough for point blank shot), 6 damage

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+4=21 ; d20+8=9 ;
Tuesday May 12th, 2020 5:52:06 PM
Kiwina attempts a spell, but the creature resists.

Between Rolth's attacks both of opportunity and prepared this round, he manages to slay another of the Harpies as it swings in to attack him.

Mak manages to dispatch another one of the harpies

Angus shoots injuring the final harpy.

Tsak also fires at the last harpy, also injuring it and trying to attract it's attention.

Falco heals his friend.

Elyas fires at the final harpy, also injuring it.

The final harpy flies right up to Kiwina and screeches in his face before attacking, however in it's frenzied attack it completely misses Kiwina, and stays next to him howling and screeching.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/56 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 9; CMD: 18) | d20+12=29 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+10=11 ; d8+10=13 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+6=7 ;
Tuesday May 12th, 2020 8:36:14 PM
If there seems to a coherence to the thing's shrieking, Rolth will end his rage and cast a comprehend languages to try to sort it out. If it is just insane bird-gibberish, he'll charge to the attack.

Assuming the latter (added another +2 to each to hit for the charge, I forgot when making the chart):

Morning star to hit +12 = 31, damage 1d8+10 = 11
Morning star to hit +12 = 27, damage 1d8+10 = 13
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 12, damage 1d4+3 = miss?
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+3 = 5
Bite to hit +9 = 18, damage 1d4+3 = 7
Rake 1 to hit +9 = 30, damage 1d4+6 = 7
Rake 2 to hit +9 = 12, damage 1d4+6 = miss?

total damage vs AC 16 = 43

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 6/10 rounds used
Rage 1/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 0/4 used
Haste 6/6 rounds used

Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=15 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=20 ; d10+7=17 ; d10+7=10 ; d6+7=10 ; d6+7=11 ; d8+1=9 ;
Tuesday May 12th, 2020 10:02:22 PM
(I doubt the harpy has long to live.)

Either: On the off chance that Rolth pauses in his attack, Kiwina takes a full round of attacks -- AC 15 for 17, AC 27 for 10, AC 20 for 10, & AC 23 for 11

Or: More likely, if Rolth does not pause, Kiwina does not pound the corpse into a greasier mess. Instead, he takes the time to give Rolth another cure (for 9 points).

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - ?CLW?, (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: 1/6 uses
Haste: 5/6 rounds

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=16 ; d20+6=22 ;
Tuesday May 12th, 2020 10:47:13 PM
(Perception=16, Survival=22)
Assuming Rolth and/or Kiwina can finish of the last of our fiendish feathered friends Tsak heads for a bit of higher ground to see if there are any more creatures lurking (Perception). He also checks the general area for tracks to see if he can ascertain who or what else may have been moving through the area (survival).

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=14 ;
Wednesday May 13th, 2020 11:20:45 AM
Elyas stands back from the final harpy getting beaten up by Rolth and looks around for any more threats, keeping his crossbow ready and loaded.

perception = 14

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=16 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+6=22 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=15 ; d8+12=17 ; d8+12=16 ;
Wednesday May 13th, 2020 1:31:43 PM
Mak was hesitant to fire on the last harpy, so he held his attacks and waited to see if the others slew it.

OOC: Held action: Attacks: 16, 24, 22, 22. Hit, hit, hit. hit. Damage 64 hp.

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!)
Thursday May 14th, 2020 3:02:43 AM
Rolth manages to fell the final harpy, as it's noises are just gibberish.

Kiwina heals Rolth.

Tsak can see the nest not too far away, it seems to be set into some sort of cave in the rocks, making it larger than it might first appear.

Elyas keeps a watch to ensure you are not blindsided.
Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {You do notice amongst the bodies, one of them is wearing an amulet that shines brightly in the light.}

Mak sees that his ally has comfortably slain the last harpy.

The bodies of the harpies are all around you, now, looking closer you can see they're all wiry and thing, clearly malnourished and their feathers are brittle and breakable. They actually all look rather pathetic. They are all ill and scrawny looking, even in death their faces are contorted into screams of anguish and madness.

Hess speaks up, after closing his mouth from awe.

"You managed to kill them so quickly... I never even got my sword drawn..." his sword is indeed only half drawn from it's scabbard which he then puts away. "What next... these foul creatures may have some trinkets on them, or we can go to the nest and see what is there."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d6=9 ;
Thursday May 14th, 2020 8:46:11 AM

Falco gathers up his companions seens that several have cuts and minor injuries. He calls on the power of the Warper-sar to close the wounds.

{Channel: 9}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Thursday May 14th, 2020 9:24:11 AM
Rolth lets the embers of his rage cool as he surveys the carnage. "These things look ill, can someone check us to make sure that we haven't been infected? And then by all means let's loot them and move on to the nest. Speaking of which, where did that other party with the wemic go?"

Perception = 29

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday May 14th, 2020 9:28:26 AM
Mak heard Rolth's words and looked at his own wounds to see if any of the filth these harpy's carried had transferred to him via the morningstars. "If someone could check me as well." he asked. "But by all means make certain Rolth is well first."

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+7=17 ;
Thursday May 14th, 2020 12:00:09 PM
Elyas pokes around at a few of the bodies.
These things certainly don't look healthy. something made them act this way, and I'm guessing it wasn't by choice. Elyas has no skill as a healer, but he tries to recall anything he knows about what could have caused a madness like this
knowledge nature = 17

while looking at the bodies, he spots something that catches the light just so. he leans down and grabs an amulet that one of them had. he holds it up to see it better, and casts detect magic to see if it is magical or not.

Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=17 ;
Thursday May 14th, 2020 7:42:56 PM
"Don't forget we're not alone here." Kiwina watches for others while the party heals.

(Perception = 17, or 21 if it's more harpies)

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: 1/6 uses
Haste: 6/6 rounds

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+6=20 ;
Thursday May 14th, 2020 8:55:40 PM
When no one else offers, Rolth takes a critical look at his own wounds, looking for signs of infection or worse.

Heal check = 20

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=19 ;
Friday May 15th, 2020 7:50:08 AM
(Perception=19)

Tsak stays where he is, keeping an eye on the nest and the general vicinity whilst the petals heal and until everyone is prepared to move on.

Take your time people, but don't relax yet. The nest is sizeable and there may be more of those scrawny bird-brains about.

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday May 15th, 2020 9:02:54 AM
Mak reached over his shoulder and ran his fingers along the tops of his arrows to count how many he had remaining. 5..10...12..20. Twenty arrows remaining. He'd have to be a little more careful how he used the rest of them until they could get to port and he could purchase more. His hand dropped to his side and touched the decorative rapier he had started to wear these past few days. Mak loosened the sword in it's sheath and started mentally going through the forms needed to use such a weapon.

Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday May 15th, 2020 9:10:40 AM
"There are several of us who are still injured. I'm carrying a potion, and might be able to help someone if I examine them, but my skill's aren't really in curing wounds quickly. I've used my only spell for that."

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday May 15th, 2020 9:36:14 AM
Speaking fo spells, I used up most of mine on those last two fights. if we get into another incursion with more harpies I'm afraid I won't be much help. we should be careful

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!)
Friday May 15th, 2020 9:15:24 PM
Falco heals the party.

Rolth starts giving commands and looks for the previous party. Highlight to display spoiler: {The tracks lead towards the nest, but other than yourselves, it is quiet and still.}

Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {All is quiet and still.}

Mak prepares himself for more combat.

Kiwina offers out aid.

Elyas mentions that he's nearly out of spells for the day.

You begin to search the bodies and each other, the bodies look less like they were infected and more like they were ill kept, as if the harpies didn't care much for preening and ensuring they were eating well. Around one of the Harpies necks is an amulet that appears to be tentacles as if they were rising up to choke the wearer... it's somewhat unsettling, but has an odd magical tang too it.

DC 13 Intelligence - Highlight to display spoiler: {It's incredibly similar to the rock formation you saw in the ocean on your way here.}

Once you've cleared the bodies, and head to the nest (as the harpies have nothing of any value on them) you quickly spot more bodies, this time humanoid and wemic, and all partially eaten. Hess immediately stifles a cry.

"[b]That's him... that's Racksaw...[b]" He points to a body which is mostly eaten, but has some nice clothing on it. He lets out an anguished cry and kneels down next to the body.

Looking around you see there is loads of harpy guano here, and indeed even some eggs, however they've all been smashes open, and whatever was within has apparently been eaten... it sends a shiver down your spine.

Within the nest/cave area itself, you find -

3 Light Crossbows
22 Bolts
4 Cutlasses
5 Daggers
2 Longswords
Three potions that are familiar enough that you recognise them to me Light Healing potions (CLW)
Three potions of another type
Two potions of a third type
And another amulet which gives off a magical hum
75 gp, 150 sp.

There is on Racksaw's body +2 Dagger and an Onyx ring that seems to be made of arms coming out of a wave, it also has a slight magical feel to it.

The Harpy guano is also potentially valuable, for each pound you think you could sell it for 1gp, if you so wanted, and each person could probably collect two pounds an hour.

Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+1=8 ;
Saturday May 16th, 2020 12:26:46 PM
(Roll: int = 8)

"Hess, what type of man was your captain? Do you see more of the crew here? Come, let's prepare their bodies and say a few words." Kiwina can't do much, but he can keep the crewman busy while he comes to grips with the loss of his friends.

To the rest of the party, he says that he is not keen on hauling guano, but not to forget to include the other boat on the shoreline as part of the spoils while returning to the Rose. He's in favor of getting back to the ship before trying to identify the items they've found.

He's glad the eggs are already smashed.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+1=16 ;
Saturday May 16th, 2020 2:06:21 PM
"Agreed on all counts, Captain Kiwina. The other vessel is a magical folding boat, by the way, so we should definitely pick it up. And that tentacles amulet sure does remind me of that weird rock formation that we passed on the way here. Too much so to be coincidence."

(Int check = 16, success!)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Sunday May 17th, 2020 7:38:08 AM
"Hey, Hess, did you know this wemic? What was his name and clan? We're heading to Taur Isle, and his family might want to know what happened to him."

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+1=3 ; d20+4=13 ;
Sunday May 17th, 2020 12:44:56 PM
OOC: INT Check...Nevermind...Perception +4, Roll 13.

Mak looked around for arrows, but found only bolts. As for the magic do-dads he trusted that once they were identified everyone would be told. In the meantime he kept watch for crafty people or things that might try to sneak up on them.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday May 17th, 2020 7:34:27 PM
Tsak helps gather a few things to carry back, otherwise remaining vigilant.

He will help with rowing back to the Rose, whichever boat.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=14 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=12 ;
Monday May 18th, 2020 8:25:55 AM
Falco examines the potions {Spellcraft: 14 / 28} and then the amulet {spellcraft: 12} to see if he can work out what they are. Any advantage is useful after all.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=25 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=19 ;
Monday May 18th, 2020 12:01:19 PM
Elyas works with Falco to ID the magical items found so far while the group discusees next steps. as long as nothing is currently attacking them, Elyas feels like it is better to know what we have in hand rather than potentially bringing unknown and dangerous magic on to their ship. especially that creepy tentacle pendant.

Spellcraft checks:
tentacle pendant - 25
set of 3 potions - 22
set of 2 potions - 30
wave pendant - 25
onyx ring - 19

if no one else claims them, Elyas will pick up the bolts.

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!)
Tuesday May 19th, 2020 2:48:18 AM
Kiwina tries to distract Hess, and does so effectively.

Rolth mentions not to forget the folding boat, and of a similarity he's noticed, also asking about the Wemic.

Tsak looks around for anything else of use.

Falco - Attempts to ID some of the items.Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot tell what the set of three potions is, but the set of two are potions of Water Breathing. The amulet, again, you're not sure about.}

Elyas - Also attempts to ID the objects. Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot tell what the tentacle pendent does, but has very strong Enchantment magic around it. The set of three potions are potions of Water Walking, the set of two are potions of Water Breathing, the Pendant ((it's not a wave shaped pendent though)) is a Necklace of Natural Armour (+1), the onyx ring ((which does have waves)) is a Ring of Swimming.}

As some of you being to bury the bodies Hess speaks up. "Yeah... Racksaw was a good man... but like I said, he'd been acting strange recently. That strange necklace..." He indicates the tentacle one. "Was his. He wore it often, he liked the motif on it. As for Lian..." he now points to the wemic. "... he didn't have any family... he was a street urchin that signed up with us a long time ago... showed himself to be capable and skilled. He never knew if he was a member of any clan properly... never got the chance to find out. Such is life I guess..." He then continues to dig the hole to bury the various bodies. Once it's all done, he says a few words about missing them and hoping they'll be okay in wherever the hereafter is. He follows you back to the folding boat and your rowboat in silence, clearly contemplating things.

You arrive back at the shoreline, your boat is still there, as is the Folding Boat.

Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday May 19th, 2020 9:06:55 AM
"Well, Hess, we can take you to Chessford." Kiwina isn't entirely sure they've gotten the whole story from Hess, nor that they want to. It looks to him like the other crew many have stirred up the harpies in the first place.

He waits for Falco and Elyas to say whether they think some of the items are cursed before the group heads back to the Rose.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday May 19th, 2020 9:18:25 AM
Falco shakes his head as he cannot work out all the items. Still he lets the others know what they have.

"Two of these are potions of water breathing, very handy for life on a boat. Honestly, given my small stature I always worry about going overboard in a storm."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday May 19th, 2020 10:34:49 AM
Looks like we also have three potions of water walking, a ring of swimming and an amulet of natural armor. we should of course take them all, but does anyone want one of these items now?

this tentacle pendant is one I don't understand, but it has some quite potent enchantment magic laid on it. I am not comfortable bringing it with us, it should be buried on this island. especially if it was possibly causing its previous owner to act strangely. i do not like enchantment magic one bit, and things like this just prove how dangerous it can be int he wrong hands.

do you know where Racksaw found this necklace?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Tuesday May 19th, 2020 11:05:57 AM
"Nice work, Falco and Elyas! And good question for Hess about where Racksaw got the amulet. I'd also like to know more about how he has been acting strangely lately. How so, exactly?"

On another note, can anyone in the party determine the command words for the folding boat?

(OOC: I've put the new treasure on the party spreadsheet, located here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lQRozWY2ZfKr799SFdslZGxrlopf3VrBm03IXuHP2uk/edit#gid=0. Let me know if I missed anything.)

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday May 19th, 2020 11:33:43 AM
OOC: Mak’s AC isn’t bad, so he’d be at the back of the list for the amulet. He’s in favor of selling the ring since he has plans. Otherwise a potion of water something would be handy.

Mak helped bury the dead. As he did so he recovered the bits of arrows from the bodies. Maybe he could use the parts to make more.

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+10=23 ;
Tuesday May 19th, 2020 2:46:23 PM
OOC: Mysterious check for later, Roll 23.

Mak suggested that if the boat folds, couldn't someone put it in their pocket?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday May 20th, 2020 2:51:01 AM
Tsak follows up on the suggestion of burying the strange jewellery. He dis a smallish hole that is nice and deep (about 4' deep) to place it into.

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!)
Wednesday May 20th, 2020 3:01:17 AM
Kiwina makes an offer to Hess

Falco and Elyas explain what they've discovered.

Rolth questions Hess.

Mak helps bury the dead. Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You are correct in your maths in the e-mail, though you'll have to mention you're doing it as it's hard to do crafting without people noticing.}

Tsak follows along with a suggestion.

Hess nods. "Taking me to Chessford would be fine, I'll be able to find work on another boat there." When Elyas mentions leaving behind they necklace Hess looks crestfallen. "You can't leave it behind! It was Racksaw's favourite necklace, at the very least we should take it with us if you're scared of it to figure out why and fix that problem. Better 'en leaving it here to be picked up by local wildlife and let them have access to any potent magic it may have..."

When Rolth asks him a question, he sighs. "He was just acting all sad... staring out to sea, muttering to himself... we kind of just assumed he was trying to ensure we got through the shoals okay."

If you want to try to figure out the command word for the boat, it is a DC 30 Knowledge (Arcana) Check

If you succeed - Highlight to display spoiler: {It is "Shazam"}

Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday May 20th, 2020 8:48:36 AM
Kiwina presses for an answer to the question Elyas asked earlier, saying, "Well, Hess, if you want us to take this necklace -- and I'm not entirely opposed to the idea of keeping it in a container, as long as no one wears it before we learn more -- knowing a bit of its history might help. How long did your captain have it, and where did he get it?"

For that matter, he'd like to know how long the change in Racksaw's mood had been going on.
But if Elyas thought the thing was cursed. . .

Kiwina quietly asks his ancestors whether they should take the necklace, and considers what dreams he had been given the night before. (Using his spirit bond augury ability to determine if there will be short-term repercussions from taking the necklace.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday May 20th, 2020 9:28:07 AM
Elyas becomes visably distraught, and speaks with more passion and confidence than you are used to seeing from the normally quiet mage.

"Captain, I have to insist that we take every precaution with this thing. Hess told us that the last man to use this amulet had serious changes to his mood and actions, and it is imbued with enchantment magic. that doesn't sound like it was giving him powerful abilities, more that something was controlling him.

and with our recent run-ins with this tentacle motif, I am even more leery than i would normally be. if you want to keep it from falling into other hands, stick it in a lead-lined box and drop it to the bottom of the sea. or bury it. or smash it with a hammer.

or if you insist on taking it with us, still put it in a lead box and give it to me for safekeeping. I do not trust anyone else to resist the temptations of enchantment magic. I.... have experience dealing with invasions of the mind..

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday May 20th, 2020 9:34:30 AM
Mak stood by and listened. Once back on the Rose he found a spot to it and laid out the broken bits of arrows, a bit of rope, and a few feathers he collected from the harpies. First he started to unwind the rope and then started in earnest on constructing a few arrows to replace the ones he'd spent in the fight.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday May 20th, 2020 10:30:01 AM
"I can put the neckless in my pack until we work out what it is. My mind is fairly strong if it does turn out to have so effect in that manner."

He thinks "Back when I was more versed in the arcane it was clear that for an item to have much effect it needed to be used most of the time. A box is fine though probably overkill. Honestly with some study we may simply find out what it is."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Wednesday May 20th, 2020 10:36:26 AM
"Yes, let us take it but not try to use it. A box in a pack sounds good to me. We must keep it from falling into the hands of the unwary or untrustworthy. Perhaps we can learn about it more over time, and that can guide our actions."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday May 20th, 2020 11:59:29 PM
With a sigh Tsak fills in the hole he has dug. Seems the Petals are intent on taking the cursed amulet with them...

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!)
Thursday May 21st, 2020 2:46:40 AM
Kiwina questions Hess and the ancestors. - Highlight to display spoiler: {Yes, there will be short term repercussions if you take the necklace. It should be kept somewhere safe, and you are by far the most qualified to look after it, you have a good will and are captain of the Rose after all.}

Elyas makes a request of Kiwina. Highlight to display spoiler: {You're sure that you're the best one to look after it, you're the most qualified to resist any negative enchantments it may have.}

Mak gathers up parts to create some arrows. Highlight to display spoiler: {You manage to collect plenty of parts, easily covering the costs.[/b]

Falco acts like the necklace is nothing to worry about, or if it is, his mental fortitude is great enough. Highlight to display spoiler: {}You're sure you can resist whatever it is, if it is indeed something.}

Rolth suggest taking it, but in the safest manner he can think of. Highlight to display spoiler: {Perhaps someone who has good willpower should look after it? You're pretty strong willed, maybe it should be you?}

Tsak is frustrated at taking the amulet. Highlight to display spoiler: {It'll take you a little while to fill in the whole unfortunately. }

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Hess nods. "I'm not sure when he got it to be honest... or where... I know it was possibly about a month ago that I first saw him wearing it. His behaviour only changed in the last week, maybe two. He was always weary around the Shoals... I understand your concern... but I don't think this amulet has anything to do with it... but then again I'm no wizard..." He shrugs noncommittally. "...but it ain't my ship, so it ain't my say."

Hess waits to see what the party does with it, and how they transport it.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday May 21st, 2020 8:00:13 AM
Since it seems they are going to bring the amulet, Rolths point of not leaving something dangerous around is a good one, Falco has little to contribute. He is keenly aware that he is not as smart as he once was in moments like this.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday May 21st, 2020 10:30:08 AM
no disrespect Falco, but I think that I should be the one to carry this amulet. I have spent much time studying how to defeat enchantment magics. how many of you have ever been enchanted to do something against your will? how many of you have broken free of that enchantment? I have. it is not something i would want to repeat, and not something I will allow any of you to have to face if i can help it. it seems that the majority is in favor of taking this with us. I implore all of you, leave it in the care of your wizard, one who is familiar with this magic and the harm it can cause. I will try over the next few days to determine what it's purpose is. I will take certain precautions.

he pulls a wand from his backpack as he says "precautions" and taps it to his own head. (cast Protection from evil on himself to prevent any mind control effects from the amulet.

he then takes the amulet, slips it into a spare scroll case and puts it in his bag.
[ooc:I am assuming I am still holding the amulet as I was the one trying to spellcraft it]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Thursday May 21st, 2020 3:56:19 PM
"Yes, Elyas, you are most expert, but maybe that is reason for someone else to carry it? If it does have some sort of bad effect, you are most likely spot it, unless it is taking over your mind. How about I carry it since, as Kiwina has so gloriously put to verse, I'm fragile as a kitten? That way you and the rest of the Petals could take me down if necessary."

Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday May 21st, 2020 7:11:29 PM
"Wait, Elyas. I have consulted with the spirits, and they say there will be danger if we don't handle that necklace properly. I should be the one to carry it, but I agree with Rolth that no one should wear it. It needs to be put away safe. Do we have a lockable container we can put it in? I'll keep the container, and someone else keep the key?"

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday May 21st, 2020 7:13:31 PM
Mak worked hard as he crafted arrow after arrow with a curse in his lips each time he was forced to use a harpy feather on one. He’d have a bucket of sea water to wash the feather but had to replace it with each feather he used. He was certain the filth on those things might poison those he shot. In a second bucket he washed his hands after each arrow was made.

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!)
Friday May 22nd, 2020 4:08:53 AM
Falco has said his piece.

Elyas makes a quick speech then attempts to secure the necklace.

Rolth suggest he should carry it.

Kiwina makes a point it should be secured properly, but that he should carry it.

Mak keeps making his arrows.

Hess sits quietly watching the amulet with interest as it constantly discussed, he doesn't say anything, but he looks to whoever is talking with interest as you decide who will take and look after the amulet.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday May 22nd, 2020 7:41:39 AM
Tsak mumbles and mutters to himself as he fills in the stupid hole...

Well you all know where I think you should stick your "preciousss" amulet!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday May 22nd, 2020 8:26:37 AM
Seeing that Tsak is still working Falco pitches in to fill the hole.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=15 ; d6=4 ;
Friday May 22nd, 2020 10:44:23 AM
"Seriously, guys, I should be the one to carry it. The spirits will help me stay safe. See?"
Kiwina uses his favor with the spirits to summon a small storm burst.

DM:Highlight to display spoiler: {He calls the storm burst oh Hess. Ranged touch attack hits AC 15 for 4 points of nonlethal damage, and hess takes a -2 penalty if he attacks next round in response. }

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: 2/6 uses

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+15=20 ;
Friday May 22nd, 2020 8:52:47 PM
"So, Elyas, you're the expert here. So explain what we should do. Explain why you didn't want to take it, but now you have to be the one who does, even though Kiwina or I would do just as well. Or why Hess here, who barely noticed it before, who doesn't even remember when his friend got his favorite new bauble, got us thinking that we should take it after all. It is nice, isn't it. Yessss, precioussss."

Rounding on Hess, he continues, "You know, nothing you say adds up. I'm no mathmetologist, but you insisted on following your 'friends' here, but couldn't be bothered to draw your blade to same them or us. Now you insist that we take the amulet. Now, I may not be an expert in enchantments like Elyas here, but I am a natural born killer. And you make me want to follow my nature. Time to stop thinking and start going with my gut, eh? Now spill yours or I'll spill 'em for you!"

(Intimidate = 20)

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!)
Saturday May 23rd, 2020 3:16:06 AM
Tsak gets annoyed

Falco helps with the whole.

Kiwina insists he should carry the amulet and casts a spell.

Rolth rounds on Hess.

Hess looks terrified as the spell hits him, he scrambles away, his face full of fear.

"I just meant it is I mean was my captains favourite necklace... I wouldn't want to see it left behind... I told you... you guys dealt with the harpies too quickly..." he looks genuinely terrified and is on the floor his hand up to protect himself, his sword forgotten by his side.

"I'M A COWARD!! OKAY?!? IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR!! MY CAPTAIN AND HIS MEN ARE DEAD BECAUSE I DIDN'T FIGHT WITH THEM!!" he shouts as loud as he can, more out of fear and then relief washes over him, as if he's finally glad to have said it.

"I may not have been able to make a difference to the fight, and probably would have just died the same as everyone else... but I failed them once, I don't want to fail my captain again by not doing something proper for him with his favourite necklace... I want to try and honour him properly..."

He sits up with his head on his knees and you can hear him begin to weep.

"If you're going to kill me... get it over with..."

Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=26 ; d20+6=25 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ;
Saturday May 23rd, 2020 2:24:58 PM
Kiwina isn't persuaded by Hess's protest, and calls another storm burst. (Hits AC:26, and if you can crit with such a thing, confirmed. 1 or 2 points of nonlethal damage.)

"Does anyone have any way to tell if this man is trying to trick us or being controlled to do so?"

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: 3/6 uses

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Saturday May 23rd, 2020 8:26:08 PM
Elyas shakes his head at the conversation that is forming here.

"don't you all see what ti is doing to us? we haven't even identified what it can do yet and each of you think that somehow you are more qualified than a professional wizard to handle it. I don't trust anyone else to handle this, I barely trust myself. but at least I have magic specifically designed to prevent mental control through enchantment magic. what do you have? a hunch? bravado? if you do not trust your wizard to handle this bauble, I will once again state my opinion that it should be cast to the bottom of the sea in a lead box."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Sunday May 24th, 2020 6:48:33 AM
"I trust you, dear Elyas, I just don’t trust it. Bottom of the sea is sounding like a better idea all the time."

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!)
Monday May 25th, 2020 3:54:32 PM
Kiwina strikes Hess again.

Elyas again declares the danger of this necklace.

Rolth agrees with Elya.

Hess looks terrified, he doesn't say anything, and is clearly resigned to his fate, awaiting the next blow.

Sense Motive DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Hess is telling the truth, he is genuinely terrified and is simply more of a coward.}

The ocean is lapping against the beach.

Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=22 ;
Monday May 25th, 2020 6:51:27 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 22)

Kiwina is aware that if Hess is innocent, his continued attacks -- although nonlethal -- would simply terrorize the man. He is also aware that everything they've seen points to Hess's colleagues attacking the harpies, which is not the story he told. Further, if Hess were lying, he could be one of those evil sea spirits Kiwina has heard of, working with the harpies and luring sailors to their dooms.

But Hess genuinely seems to be truthful...

"We could try to break the necklace. Then we don't have to worry about what it might do to us, or that it might be found" Kiwina watches Hess's reaction to this suggestion.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=16 ;
Monday May 25th, 2020 11:00:08 PM
Tsak following the conversation from his hole, puts a hand up to stop Falco filling it in.

Thanks cobber, but the genius' haven't made their minds up yet. We could be digging the thing again in a moment. You don't happen to have a spare lead-lined box on yer person do ya?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=14 ;
Tuesday May 26th, 2020 8:01:24 AM
Listening in Falco is sure that the man is being honest. He pauses in his work at Tsak's directions and shrugs. He has heard of cursed items but doubts that the thing just sitting around in a box until they can work out what it does could be that bad. Fresh eyes in the morning may simply solve the mystery.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday May 26th, 2020 10:52:15 AM
Mak heard the man's admission that he was a coward. It was not surprising, many a man found they hadn't the intestinal fortitude to stand in the face of certain death. Mak himself had had similar moments. He recalled a time or two since he joined the Petals that he thought he might turn and run.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday May 26th, 2020 11:46:53 AM
Breaking it may be the best option, especially if your main concern with leaving it behind is that it will catch some other person in its grip. who wants to take a whack at it?

Elyas sets the amulet down on a flat rock

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Tuesday May 26th, 2020 2:41:44 PM
"Hess, I’m sorry for the threat, I think this thing is affecting our emotions and judgment."

"I’m thinking this thing has us under some sort of enchantment now, based on what Elyas pointed out. Let me try a detect magic before we smash it."

Rolth will scan the party and Hess with a detect magic.

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!)
Tuesday May 26th, 2020 5:11:23 PM
Kiwina suggest an option to deal with the necklace.

Tsak gets defensive with regards to his hole.

Falco listens in.

Mak sympathises with Hess

Elyas puts the necklace down, offering someone to take a swing.

Rolth uses Detect Magic - Highlight to display spoiler: {Hess and the rest of the party are non-magical, except where you'd expect the party to be magical, the necklace is very strongly magical, but unfortunately you cannot tell any more than it is of the Enchantment school.}

With the necklace on a rock, Hess stands up, a few bruises beginning to appear on his body.

"I'll try and rid us of it..." He confidently strides over to the necklace and raises his sword, bringing it down with his full weight and strength, immediately afterwards he drops the sword and starts shaking his hands, letting out little moans of pain, from the force going back into his arms from the blow.

The necklace is undamaged, the rock has quite a scratch on it, and the sword now has a slightly bent edge, it appears Hess swung with some considerable force, more than you might have expected from him.

"It looks like if we want to destroy it, it may not be that easy... "

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Tuesday May 26th, 2020 7:52:07 PM
"Huh, nice try there, Hess. Elyas, any ideas on how to destroy or safely carry this thing? My detect magic didn't give me any new insights, nor did it suggest that we are enchanted by the thing."

Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=21 ;
Wednesday May 27th, 2020 12:24:59 AM
Kiwina watches Hess, curious about the bruises. (Perception = 21 to observe them better)

"I was told it will be trouble to take that thing, and also that it should be kept safe. I dislike the notion of abandoning it, and still think it had some momentary effect on several of us."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday May 27th, 2020 3:41:51 AM
Leaving the amulet here is dangerous, taking it may be more dangerous. Either give it to Elyas or throw it in the hole.

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday May 27th, 2020 9:32:13 AM
"We could toss it into the depths of the sea." Suggested Mak helpfully. "Certainly at the bottom of the sea would be less accessible than a hole on an island."

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday May 27th, 2020 11:23:23 AM
Elyas nods at Mak's suggestion to drop it in the bottom of the sea. "Yes, it would be much harder to accidentally stumble on it if it is the ocean"

unless you happen to be a tentacle monster I suppose...

"I think we should take it with us for now. I will attempt to identify it again tomorrow with help from anyone else who has knowledge about magical items. if we determine what it is supposed to do we can make a more learned decision on what to do with it. If I cannot identify it tomorrow, I vote we throw it overboard and not risk continued exposure to an unknown item. does that seem reasonable to everyone? I would of course also still be perfectly happy to discard it now and not wait until tomorrow, but this seemed like a good compromise

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday May 27th, 2020 11:41:49 AM

Falco agrees with Elyas's plan hoping that between them they can work out what the neckless is and if needed discard it then.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!)
Wednesday May 27th, 2020 6:31:49 PM
Rolth talks about options.

Kiwina concerns himself some more with the necklace Highlight to display spoiler: {The bruises are from being buffeted by the spells Kiwina has cast on him.}

Tsak says the amulet is dangerous.

Mak suggests one method of getting rid of it.

Elyas suggests waiting and getting it checked out again first.

Falco agrees with Elyas.

Hess sighs. "It's up to you guys... dumping it in the sea might be a smart move... but what if it had something to do with what's been going on... I'm no wizard... but is it possible the necklace could have made the harpies attack us? One of the harpies was wearing it... I don't know... maybe I'm talking out of my rear..."

He shrugs.

"I'll stand by whatever you guys decide."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday May 28th, 2020 8:23:31 AM
"If it is truly causing problems then we will get rid of it but this could also just be happenstance. With some thought maybe we can work it out and if not it goes I guess...." then quiter "seems a waste if we do not now it is useful or destructive."

He looks to the others. "Either way lets get on with it, we have been here debating too long."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Thursday May 28th, 2020 10:28:26 AM
"I agree, Falco, let's get moving. Here is what I propose. You have the chest and key that we took from Aaroth. Let's lock it in the chest, put the chest in Tsak's handy haversack, and give the key to Elyas. I scan us every morning with detect magic to see whether any enchantment has leaked out, and report to Captain Kiwina with any results. The chest can only be removed from the haversack and chest with Kiwina's approval, after consulting with all the Petals, and only in the presence of at least two of the Petals. This will ensure that compromise of one of us will not easily set free any malign magics. What do you guys think?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday May 28th, 2020 11:31:57 AM
"this sounds like a good plan to me, my friend. it may sound extreme, but we must be cautious with unknown enchantment magic. in addition to what you have laid out, I will cast a protection spell on myself and Falco, as well as anyone else observing or aiding us while tryign to identify the item. it will prevent any evil magic from gaining mental control of any kind against us."

with that settled, Elyas is more than happy to leave this island and get back to the Rose.

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday May 28th, 2020 2:42:16 PM
Mak wondered if tossing the amulet overboard might be like planting a tree, only instead of a nice leafy branched tree a huge octopus head would rise up out of the water. He shared his thoughts with the others.

Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday May 28th, 2020 7:38:18 PM
"Quite possibly needlessly complicated. I like it."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday May 28th, 2020 11:06:32 PM
At the mention of his handy haversack Tsak perks up a bit, then reaches in to grab some jerky.
Mmm, pepper flavour, my favorite.
He chews contentedly whilst filling in the hole for the last time.

That done he'll provide his sack for the 'CursED Preciousss' to be installed.
Then they can be off this rock and onto the more civilised pursuit of, of, oh yeah - politics. Yay.

DM Dan - Back to the Boat
Friday May 29th, 2020 3:10:14 AM
Falco insists the Petals begin moving.

Rolth comes up with a plan.

Elyas agrees with Rolth's plan.

Mak shares some concerns.

Kiwina enjoys the complications of the plan to look after the amulet.

Tsak enjoys something to eat before filling in the holes.

The party sorts out their plan, returning to the Rose. Once aboard Ramsay greets the party.

"Is everything well, are we to continue on our journey? The repairs have been completed so the Rose is at your command again!"

The ship does appear to be in very good condition, as the crewmen have clearly been working on it the whole time you were gone and have managed to get in into a good enough condition to sail to port. He gives the order to raise anchor and continue on your heading, while he does so he asks a question of you all.

"Did you figure our why the Harpies attacked us? We've not met them coming through this route before... so it seems odd they attacked us this time."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Friday May 29th, 2020 1:48:51 PM
"I reckon they attacked because they are evil beasts and we are heroes. And maybe they were encouraged by our foes, but they also attacked that other ship, so it's not just us. We know there is a bigger plot afoot, what with the cryptic warnings from Aaroth and others, but it's still not clear to me what is going on."

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday May 29th, 2020 3:47:50 PM
Something was making them feral and sick. they didn't seem right. I doubt we were specifically targeted, more that they were driven mad and lashed out at whoever came near them. but we know very little right now. Now, if you'll excuse me...

Elyas finds a bunk and lays down, very tired from multiple combats, and the lengthy discussion about what to do with the new pendant. his dreams are full of tentacles...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Friday May 29th, 2020 5:09:17 PM
"I should add, at the risk of further mockery by my fellows, does anyone have more healing available before we go to sleep?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=7 ;
Friday May 29th, 2020 9:36:34 PM
Kiwina offers to treat deadly wounds for Rolth, but tonight he can't focus on healing. It's like he's not even able to clean a wound.

"We're not sure yet what was going on, Ramsey. Something may have stirred them up."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d6=10 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ;
Saturday May 30th, 2020 8:57:09 AM

"Oh I am sorry Rolth, we got so caught up in the discussion and filling holes I forgot to finish the healing."

Falco motions Rolth, Kiwina and any other injured over has he calls on the warper-sar to channel his energies. {Channnel: 10/6/7}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Saturday May 30th, 2020 12:57:21 PM
’As did I, dear Falco, no need to apologize! Thank you for sharing the power of the warper-war with us, that we might succeed in our quest.’

DM Dan - Back to the Boat
Sunday May 31st, 2020 6:28:11 AM
Rolth mentions his ideas abouts the Harpies and asks for help.

Elyas tries to rest.

Kiwina explains their lack of information.

Falco offers to help Rolth

Ramsay nods.

"I understand, get some rest, we'll set sail, we've only got a couple of hours of light left, but it may be worth you getting an early night. We should be at Chessford in a couple of days.

The next few days pass relatively smoothly, the journey is quiet and sunny, enough that you can all relax and recuperate. As you approach the city, you see it coming up on the horizon, it's buildings sprawling out from the port, getting less and less affluent as they stretch away from the centre. It's mid morning when you arrive in port, and Ramsay gets to making sure the ship is resupplied and full and complete repairs are sorted, giving you time to get started on your plans.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday May 31st, 2020 10:18:06 PM
"How did we decide to approach this -- get the lay of the land before making our mission known?" But there is other pressing business as well. "I suppose we should also see Hess off and hope he can find work to get him back to Aisildur." He does not mention the nature of their mission in front of Hess, although that does not mean it won't become known if the crew talk.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=21 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=14 ;
Monday June 1st, 2020 11:52:25 AM
Each morning Elyas wakes up, casts "protection from evil" on himself and attempts to identify the magic of the tentacle amulet.

high roll on spellcraft on day 2: 25.

If he is unable to identify it, he will once again raise the idea of just chucking the thing overboard with the captain before they reach land. Elyas is much more concerned about this falling into someone's hands on land than someone dredging it up from the bottom of the sea.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Monday June 1st, 2020 2:55:19 PM
"Yes, Captain, we had three lines of action to begin. Ramsay plans to visit Amaretto to see what news she has, and of course to enjoy each other’s company. Elyas, Angus, and Mak were to head to the market and similar locals, so see what the common folk are saying. The rest of us were going to visit the Coalborns to see what insights they might have about local events and politics. No skulking around or lying about our mission, but not advertising it widely just yet. Perhaps we can all meet up at the Wanderer’s Roost in a few hours to compare notes?"

(OOC: for a refresher, check out the archive from about 29 Feb - 5 March. Mak had some info re the clans, and Rolth summed up the details were learned from the Duke’s people.)

Also, during the trip here, were we able to learn the activation word for the folding boat? With Elyas’ +10, several of us aiding another, and inspire competence, even a DC 30 isn’t that hard.

2 - Chessford

DM Dan - Arrival
Monday June 1st, 2020 6:01:04 PM
Kiwina queries your original plan, to remind each of you.

Elyas attempts to identify the magic on the amulet. Highlight to display spoiler: {Through several attempts, you look over the necklace, and realise the magic is definitely mind affecting. Please make a Will Saving throw, with the appropriate bonus for Protection from Evil.}

Rolth goes over the groups three original ideas on how to tackle this issue.

Yes you were able to learn the Activation word it is - Klarandon. It means nothing in any language any of you speak and suspect it is simply a gibberish word.

The Petals go ashore, onto the jetties and into the city, as they prepare to move on one of their plans. You can see near the port lots of warehouses and buildings for the government to claim tax and for the ships to pay for docking fees and the like.

There are a few rundown houses here, and a few taverns, most with fairly large crowds of sailors in them. In some of the more affluent homes you can see Liontaur relaxing in what is sort of a cross between a window seat and a balcony, large enough to support perhaps two Liontaur, allowing them to enjoy the warmth of the sun when it is shining, as it is today.

The city awaits you and whichever route you decide to go.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 12:09:52 AM
Once nearing the harbour Tsak takes time to wash and shave. He cleans and straightens his clothes as best as possible and gives Esmerelda a brush.
He's not sure how the feline will be received by the locals, but can't see her staying cooped up on the Rose for any longer.

Isn't doing something with that pendant the most pressing issue? We don't really know how powerful it is or how it actually works. I trust Elias, but don't want to see him take more risk than he needs to. Do we have a plan for dealing with it?

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 9:02:49 AM
Kiwina is ready to follow through on their mission the way they had outlined it, meaning he would be with a group visiting the Coalborns.

As for the pendant, Elyas has been studying it. "Elyas, what have you learned about that thing?" Until they know more about it, the plan is to keep it locked away, right?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 9:45:13 AM
If it appears the necklaces was not identified Falco, at this point, has no problem with tossing it into the middle of the ocean. {ooc; As a player I worry we are killing the GM's fun}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=26 ;
Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 2:22:53 PM
before getting to shore, Elyas learns a little about the necklace, but something presses against his mind...
Will save = 26

[ooc: since we fast forwarded through the few days of examining the necklace i don't want to hold up the rest of the party getting into town, but depending on the results of this will save and what info i get from it would affect what i did with the necklace while on board. for now I'll keep my in town actions vague enough that they can be changed if something bad happens from messing with this magic]

Once in town Elyas separates from the group a little bit to gather information. he just wanders around, talking with vendors and entertainers looking for general info on the political climate and popular opinions of this place. he listens for any news that may have occurred while the Petals were sailing.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) |
Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 4:25:03 PM
Rolth gives the party one last scan with detect magic before we head out on our two missions. "See the rest of you at the Wanderer's Roost in a few hours!"

DM Dan - Arrival
Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 5:41:22 PM
Tsak queries whether the necklace or their mission should be a priority.

Kiwian asks about the necklace.

Falco doesn't seem hung up on the necklace but would gladly see it gone. ((OoC: Don't worry, I can have my fun no matter what ;-). ))

Elyas wanders off by himself (Elyas to read spoiler) - Highlight to display spoiler: {You are not affected by whatever it is the necklace is doing. But you're now certain it has some mind altering effects. Like a wet scratching at the back of your mind. While you have steeled yourself it doesn't feel like a pleasant presence. However, you are convinced that leaving it anywhere is a very bad idea, if this falls into someone's hands who cannot handle this sort of thing, it would be very bad.}

Rolth gives everyone a quick once over. (Rolth to read spoiler) - Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice that Elyas has a similar aura to the necklace. It appears to be hanging around him, but not actually enchanting him. Like a cloud that follows him.}

The city is bustling and awaiting your next steps, merchants call to you to sample their wares, fresh fish and the catch of the day, some courtesans call to you from upper windows, trying to attract you into slightly seedy looking establishments. Overall it's nice to be in a larger city.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 1:11:35 AM
Kiwina wanders through the town unhurriedly, heading toward the Coalborns but looking for some small treats to take the kids. On the way, he will also try to find out if the Kotoris live in the same area. (And since he has no skill in local knowledge, he will have to askmwhere he is shopping.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+6=12 ;
Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 9:53:41 AM
Before Elyas wanders off, Rolth will privately let him and the other Petals know that a cloud of the necklace’s enchantment is hanging over Elyas, while not yet affecting him. He suggests that Angus and Mak stick with the original plan of watching over Elyas as he tours the town.

Rolth then accompanies Kiwina and the others, rummaging through his memories to try to recollect where the Kotoris might be found.

Knowledge local = 12

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 11:49:47 AM
After so long on the boat Falco does what any sailor does, looks to fill his belly. He looks around for a more reputable establishment for a pint and some cooked food. He will catch up with the others before they move on anyplace else.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 6:24:05 PM
Elyas is frustrated by trying to identify the necklace and still has no idea what it does. he knows it is trying to control him in some way, and felt it at the back of his mind. before leaving the ship he wraps it up and tucks it away where no one will accidentally pick it up, not wanting ot have it on the island at all. he locks the chest he set it in and takes the key with him.

"I don't like this thing. i have still been unable to identify it, which means it is a very powerful magic item. We should cast it overboard the next time we're out to sea. let's see if we can't find one of those lead-lined boxes while we're here."

DM Dan - Arrival
Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 6:26:09 PM
((Before I forget! You all gain 15,000 XP for journey and related battles!))

Kiwina heads directly to the Coalborns.

Rolth tries to remember the Kotoris.

Falco looks to go and get food.

As you move through the city, you don't hear anything about the Kotoris at first, but you've only been here a short time, you may be able to pick something up soon. The markets are hustling and bustling as you head towards where the Coalborns are, as you can quickly pick up where they live by just asking a few shopkeepers.

As you head towards their home, you begin to spot a few minotaurs and centaurs, and notice that the port only has three other ships currently berthed. A vessel with several centaurs called the Forest Sea, a human vessel called Runthar's Folly, and finally a Liontaur vessel called the Sandifurr.

The building you are directed to is one of the much more affluent buildings, and you can see a dark coloured Liontaur lazing in the upper window as you approach. They look at you and watch you with interest as you get closer.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday June 4th, 2020 7:36:01 AM
Tsak and Esmeralda wander along with the rest of the group, the half-orc keeping a weather eye out for a good pub with hot food and cold ale.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday June 4th, 2020 8:12:08 AM

After some time Falco is fully satasfied with his meal and glad to have food other then what was on the ship. Taking his time he finishes he ale before going to find the others.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday June 4th, 2020 8:53:09 AM
Mak stayed close to Elyas, but also wanted to purchase some arrows to supplement those he had as well as a couple of other mundane items. Provided that his companions approved, he stopped and made the following purchases:

OOC:
40 Arrows, 2 gp or 40 Arrows, Durable 40 gp. Pending DM approval.
Trail Rations, 10 Days, 5 gp
Pathfinder's Kit, 12 gp

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday June 4th, 2020 10:01:18 AM
Elyas joins back up with the rest of the group, having found very little information other than the Coalburns. on the way he is happy to stop with Mak to let him buy his gear, and inquires in the shop about getting a lead-lined box. or even just a thin sheet of lead.

DM Dan - Arrival
Thursday June 4th, 2020 5:44:52 PM
Tsak looks for food

Falco catches up with everyone.

Mak purchases a few bits and pieces before he catches up with his fellows.

Elyas keeps pace and trying to learn about the Coalborns.

The Liontaur lounging on the window seat looks down at you more closely as you approach before waving and jumping down in front of you.

"Well met. I'm Jareth Coalborn. What can I do for you?"

Upon looking at this Taur you realise he's quite young, not quite an adult, but a late adolescent. He has an easy smile on his lips and relatively nice clothing. Not the highest end stuff, but certainly not peasant rags. He looks upon you all closely and waits to see how you react to him, you do notice that he is standing between you and the door.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday June 4th, 2020 6:53:42 PM
Kiwina looks at Jareth. Seems to be a nice, friendly lad. "Hail fellow. We're the eight-petaled rose, I'm Kiwina. We were hoping to talk with Arostle."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday June 5th, 2020 12:53:49 AM
Tsak smiles at Jareth and awaits his reply.

If an opportunity arises he will introduce himself and Esmerelda.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday June 5th, 2020 8:07:19 AM
Falco stands near Kiwina as the introduction is made. He attempts to look as friendly as possible but has little to add.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+1=6 ;
Friday June 5th, 2020 10:30:33 AM
If Rolth decides to try something diplomatic, Kiwina will do his best to support that. (Roll = 6, no help)

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=16 ;
Friday June 5th, 2020 2:17:38 PM
As usual, Elyas lets others handle the introductions. he looks around to see who else might be watching
perception = 16

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+12=18 ;
Friday June 5th, 2020 5:32:07 PM
Rolth says, "Greetings, cousin! I am Rolth Niheow, and these are some of the Eight Petaled Rose. We have recently returned to the island, and thought to check in on our friends to see how they are faring in the aftermath of the unpleasantness with the Sar. I hope that Arostle and the others are well. Might we see them?"

Diplomacy = 18

DM Dan - Arrival
Friday June 5th, 2020 8:21:06 PM
Kiwina introduces the Petals

Tsak awaits the opportunity to start.

Falco remains quiet, simply smiling.

Elyas keeps an eye out for others possibly watching. Highlight to display spoiler: {While some people are watching you, it doesn't appear to be anymore than passing interest in travellers}

Rolth also tries to introduce the Petals.

Jareth smiles. "Oh your friends of Arostle? How did you guys meet?"

He waves you forward.

"Come in, you can wait inside Arostle isn't here right now but I'm sure they'll want to see you when they get back. Tell me how you know them and what you're doing here in Chessford."

He shows you into the home. It's nice enough, definitely not incredibly rich, or even very rich, but well off and comfortable. Jareth guides you into a dining room of sorts with a few seats and offers you to sit, and offers a cup of tea to anyone who wants it.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday June 6th, 2020 12:19:56 AM
Ahh, a comfy seat and a cuppa, thank you very much young sir.

Maybe this round of politicking won't be so tricky Tsak thinks to himself as he sits in the sun with a nice steaming cup of tea.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+13=23 ;
Saturday June 6th, 2020 7:17:12 PM
"Thank you for your welcome, and for the tea. We met Arostle and the others back when the supernatural storm threatened Taur Isle. We came to warn your family, and worked with Arostle top lead them to safety in the hill caves. We also fought to protect your family from the floodslain monstrosities that the storm created. Now that we have returned, we hoped to check with Arostle and see how the family is fairing now."

Rolth will try to see whether there is any guile behind Jareth's friendliness, or it is genuine.

Sense Motive = 23

If he senses nothing amiss, he will continue, "We also have come on a diplomatic mission, I believe by the will of Domi, and are hoping that Arostle and other friends might have information that could help us in that mission, to the benefit of all."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Saturday June 6th, 2020 8:08:00 PM
Kiwina adds his thanks for the tea to the others. "It's perhaps unusual to remember such events fondly, but the young cubs in the cave allowed me to entertain them with tales from my homeland, which I don't often get to tell. So I remember the cave as a welcome relief from the storm."

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday June 8th, 2020 10:30:28 AM
Elyas sits quietly at the talk of the storm, and nods for emphasis at the right points but doesn't add much to the conversation. that whole adventure was one without a lot of pleasant memories for him

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Monday June 8th, 2020 1:21:03 PM

As they get settled Falco looks about enjoying the nice greeting they are receiving. It feels it has been some time since they were warmly welcomed.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - Jareth
Monday June 8th, 2020 6:30:11 PM
Tsak enjoys a cup of tea.

Rolth explains what you're doing here. Highlight to display spoiler: {Jareth is genuine, he has no ulterior motive.}

Kiwina reminisces.

Elyas remembers lessfondly.

Falco enjoys the warm welcome.

Jareth looks a little stunned.

"That was you? Arostle told me about it, but I never thought I'd get to meet the people behind it! You're the Eight Petaled Rose! This is so cool..."

He smiles widely.

"I'm so glad to meet you guys... what's this diplomatic mission? How do you think Arostle can help you? He should be back soon-ish... he's at a Council meeting. I'm sure he'll be happy to see you once he gets back!"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Monday June 8th, 2020 8:53:29 PM
"I'll save some of the details for Arostle so we don't have to repeat ourselves too much, but suffice to say that we have a proposal to bring to the Council, and we hope Arostle can help us decide how to do that successfully. It is great news that he is already able to attend Council meetings, that should be a great help. What role does he play in those meetings, and how did he get invited? When we left the island some time ago, I don't think he was attending such things, although it was pretty chaotic and I might have missed that."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 9th, 2020 7:00:06 AM
Tsak sits quietly in the corner enjoying his cuppa. He's glad that Rolth the bard has such an excellent recall of the groups exploits.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday June 9th, 2020 8:38:03 AM
Kiwina quiets down and thinks upon hearing that Arostle is on the council. This could be good for the mission.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday June 9th, 2020 9:26:29 AM

'On the council, that could be most fortunate for us. Of course politics is always a difficult game.' Falco thinks as the others talk.

"How united is the council? Fairly good at working together or constant in fighting? If you don't mind the questions. Politics can be difficult."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday June 9th, 2020 11:41:30 AM
it is a two-edged sword to be building such name recognition for our group. it will be helpful now to be known, but it can work against us as well

Elyas tries to stay focused on the discussion with Jareth, but it is difficult to keep his mind from wandering. after the harpies and demons and tentacles showing up everywhere Elyas is a little on edge and can't help feeling that something bad is coming. just a feeling in the back of his mind that won't leave. his mind drifts back to the amulet in his bunk, wracking his brain about what it could be and why he hasn't been able to crack the code yet.

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday June 9th, 2020 11:46:25 AM
Mak stayed in the back and watched the proceedings quietly.

DM Dan - Jareth
Wednesday June 10th, 2020 2:57:48 AM
Rolth explains a little.

Tsak enjoys the retelling.

Kiwina things of the mission at hand.

Falco questions about how the Council are doing.

Elyas' mind wanders.

Mak simple sits and watches.

Jareth smiles. "Well he's just there to help out... he's not actually on the council but is well respected enough that he kind of sits in, partly due to your help." Jareth sighs. "He would like to be on the council... but he hasn't got the backing and isn't the head of a Clan... maybe one day..."

Jareth chuckles and smiles before continuing to ask you questions about what other exploits you have gotten into, and keeping you topped up with tea and small dried snacks, all in all, he's an excellent and friendly host. After perhaps an hour, or an hour and a half, Arostle comes into the house and you hear him call out.

"Jareth! Are you still here?"

"In here! There are some people to see you!" Jareth appears in the doorway.

"By Domi... the Petals! How are you all it's good to see you!" He moves round shaking all your hands, stopping particularly on those he's met before and smiling widely.

"What brings you here to Chessford?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday June 10th, 2020 7:11:56 AM
Although Kiwina is still more fond of Bridge Island, since the group formed Chessford and Castle Violet have been the closest they've had to home on land. A chance to strengthen ties between the two is a good thing.

As he shakes Arostle's hand, Kiwina says, "We've just returned from Minotaur Island. There's a bit of a story behind that. But we've been asked to help the Purple Duke and wanted your advice." Before diving into the story, though, Kiwina pulls out about half the treats he'd found at the market and hands them to Jareth, "for you to share with your young cousins."

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday June 10th, 2020 11:38:33 AM
Arostle! good to see you again. it feels like a lifetime ago that we saw you last! how are things with your family?

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+5=8 ; d20=20 ;
Wednesday June 10th, 2020 5:19:24 PM
OOC: Perception +5, Roll 8, Sense Motive, Roll 20

Mak watched the man and tried to get a read on him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Wednesday June 10th, 2020 7:19:54 PM
"Ah, it is good to see you too, my friend! I hope you and the family are well. Certainly seems like things are going fine for you, getting invited to the Council and all. That is most fortuitous as well. As you may recall, we are trying to follow the will of Domi in reuniting the Taurs. As part of that quest, we have come from Minotaur Isle with a proposal from the Purple Duke. While there, we defended a liontaur community that was under threat from minotaurs not wise enough to heed the will of Domi or the rule of the Duke. We prevailed, though perhaps with more violence than was ideal. In any event, we now continue our quest here, where we hope to deliver the Council a proposal from the Duke for a minotaur settlement here on Liontaur Isle. Do you have any insights into the current politics between the clans? Who might welcome this plan, who will oppose, and what might sway some to our cause?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday June 10th, 2020 9:02:01 PM

G'day cobber, good to see ya murmers Tsak as he shakes Arostle's hand.

Afterward he settles into the background to watch and listen.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+15=18 ;
Thursday June 11th, 2020 6:57:48 AM
Kiwina watches Arostle as Rolth speaks, hoping to get a feel for whether Arostle is upset at the prospect of dealing with minotaurs on the island. (Sense motive = 18)

DM Dan - Jareth
Thursday June 11th, 2020 8:50:58 AM
Kiwina speaks to Arostle

Elyas asks after Arostle's family.

Mak tries to get an idea about him Highlight to display spoiler: {He is on the level, he's genuinely friendly and apparently relatively close to the other Petals}

Rolth bring Arostle up to date.

Tsak says hi, then get's out the way.

Arostle takes a deep breath and lets out a hearty laugh.

"You always were troublemakers... and I mean that with the best will in the world![b]"

He nods listening to your mission.

"[b]A minotaur settlement? Well some of the council may be for it... but even so they probably won't listen to you guys as you're outsiders somewhat, no matter what I say... there are other things the Council needs to get sorted first... we have a problem, one of the Clan Leaders has not turned up for Council, and the Council wants to find out why."

He sighs.

"I think that Goldmane would be for it. So will the Stormeye... the others you'll have to convince... I'll take you before the Council tomorrow and you can speak to them. Youll have to convince them that it's a good idea, maybe if you can do something for them they'll be more willing to listen to you. I've not got much space but you're welcome to stay here if you want, or you could find a tavern to stay in, it's up to you."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday June 11th, 2020 9:29:36 AM
Falco blinks having spaced out for a moment. He looks around a little confused as he caught himself contemplating the nature of life.

When he hears about the missing clan leader Falco cannot help but wonder if they will getting to the bottom of them.... hopeful not killing the guy this time.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday June 11th, 2020 10:23:39 AM
What is the name of the missing council member? how often does the council meet? or, by that I mean when was the last time the council saw the one who is now missing?

another missing person... Elyas, like Falco, thinks back through the last investigation this group undertook, and the deadly fight that happened when they tracked down the killer. Elyas is surprised to feel that there is less regret and pain over his part in that now that it is further in the past and he has been more distracted by the harpies and other more nebulous threats

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Thursday June 11th, 2020 11:42:37 AM
"Thank you for those insights. Yes, perhaps we could do the council a service and then they might view the proposal we are conveying more favorably. Elyas, those are excellent questions, to which I will add these: Which clan leader is missing? And are there any special rules or customs that we must observe in the council? Will we be attending the whole Council session, or just this specific discussion?"

With respect to where to stay the night, Rolth does not want to impose here, and suggests that we continue on to the Wanderer's Roost when the time comes to bed down for the evening. That will also give us a chance to hear what other news is going around.

DM Dan - Arostle
Thursday June 11th, 2020 7:36:21 PM
Falco starts as he realises he's not daydreaming and should be paying attention.

Elyas queries more about the missing member of the council.

Rolth asks further questions.

Arostle gives a big smile. "You'd only be allowed to be involved in the discussions pertaining to what you want out of it, and what you can do for the council. They won't want you listening in on the whole meeting! The missing council member is Nantyr, of the Hounds Tooth Clan. Nantyr has been missing for just over a week now. They left to go settle something in the Clan Hold, but haven't returned, or sent word as to what's holding him up." Arostle takes a deep breath, also a long sip from his tea.

"But that was about two weeks ago, the journey should have only been a week or so there and back again. It's about 30 leagues away... so three days travel, if you walk for ten hours a day. Nantyr should have been gotten there, resolved the issue and been back, or at least sent a note saying what was holding them up. The council meets as often as it needs to, when there is something they need to resolve, they send word and the Council comes together. They've been meeting a fair bit in the last few days to decide what to do about Nan."

He smiles at you all.

"So have you decided to avail yourself of my hospitality, or are you going to go and find some more comfortable beds?" He smiles widely and self deprecatingly. "Don't feel you all need to go to the same place either, if some of you want to stay here, you're more than welcome, unless you all want to keep in a group, which I can understand."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday June 11th, 2020 7:54:50 PM
Kiwina thanks Arostle for the offer of a place to stay, but the Rose is his home. However, he offers to let some of the family tour the ship if they're interested.

Of course, sleeping on the Rose doesn't mean giving up a meal at the Wanderer's Roost.

He listens attentively when Arostle answers everyone's questions.

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday June 11th, 2020 7:56:05 PM
Mak smiled and relaxed somewhat in the knowledge they were among friends even if he himself had no knowledge of them.

“Friend Roth.” Mak started. “You are more familiar with the people of this place, if you decide to do so, I’ll be happy to discover what has happened to the council person.”

The task was easier than navigating the politics of this island, certainly.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Thursday June 11th, 2020 9:38:19 PM
"Ah, the Hounds Tooth clan, the hunters and druidic folks seeking balance in nature, right? I'd be happy to help them out, if given a chance. Very interesting. Any idea who their allies and rivals on the council might be? Any rivals serious enough to try something nefarious?"

He thanks Mak for being willing to come along to see what happened to Nantyr. "At least it will be out in the open for our journey instead of cooped up here in town, so you should have clear fields of fire should foes emerge!"

When Captain Kiwina mentions dinner at the Wanderers Roost, Rolth's ear prick forward. He is all in! He changes his mind about where he wants to sleep, he now wants to stay here with the Coalborns, surrounded by his wemic folks, but doesn't mind if others go elsewhere.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday June 12th, 2020 12:57:15 AM
Tsak and Esmerelda will stay aboard the Rose when they are in town, which mightn't be for long.
Hunting the hunters sounds interesting.

Maybe we should keep our powder dry a bit longer regarding our diplomatic mission. It won't do to rush. Lets help find the missing council member and see what else we can do to be useful before we start making suggestions for change. We should try to forge our own alliances rather than focusing all through the prism of our relationship with Arostle. That's a bit similar to previous, and could have turned out better.

Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+6=11 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+2=19 ;
Friday June 12th, 2020 8:50:43 AM
Mak pulled out his mandolin and started to pluck at the strings quietly as he sat in the corner and listened a little more. While he did so he pondered what he had heard and read about the missing taur and where the man had gone. Though Mak decided he'd have to consult with others, or look at maps to gain any further knowledge of the situation, he was quite pleased with his fingerwork on the musical instrument as he quietly played a tune he'd heard on Minotaur Isle.

OOC:
KS: Nobility +6, Roll 11; KS: Local +2, Roll 6; KS: Geography +6, Roll 8; Perform +2, Roll 19.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday June 12th, 2020 8:57:08 AM
"Hunters and druidic folk, that sounds like a much more managable sitation then our last diplomatic mission. I think we could handle that if that it the plan. I will not impose on you though, there is space on our ship. The options to eat in town are the most important thing to me at this point."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday June 12th, 2020 11:58:47 PM
"Would it be best to offer our services to the council before looking into what has happened to Nantyr?"

DM Dan - Arostle
Saturday June 13th, 2020 7:17:40 AM
Kiwina listens, then asks a question.

Mak relaxes, for once, plays a lute and tries to recall information, his playing is pretty good! Highlight to display spoiler: {You don't recall anything I'm afraid.}

Rolth asks a couple of questions

Tsak gives an opinon.

Falco also comments.

Arostle nods.

"Seeing your ship would be grand. I'd really like that! But don't feel pressured, if you want to stay on your ship, please do!" He smiles widely. "Yea, that's the group. They mostly focus on the hunting, but yeah they like balance with nature. They don't get on well with Goldmane Clan, but that's just due to a difference of opinion... I don't think the Goldmanes would do anything untoward..." he sighs.

"But I've been wrong before. I do think Kiwina that if you offer to help the council search for Nantyr, it may help soften their opinions of you and make them more receptive to what you want. They want to get to the bottom of what's happened to Nantyr."

You take him on a brief tour of the Rose he enjoys being shown round, having a wide smile and a hearty laugh when you're talking about interesting things that happened, if Jareth seems to be enjoying it. But, soon enough night comes and you go and get food, or whatever other bits and pieces you want to do before heading back to wherever you want to lay your head to rest.

The morning comes, and Arostle is outside the Rose awaiting you.

"Good morning my friends! I thought we could grab some breakfast together before heading to the council?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Saturday June 13th, 2020 3:16:35 PM
"oh yes, absolutely, I meant that we should offer to the council to go look into Nantyr’s disappearance, not strike off on our own. Let’s not suggest an expectation of something in return up front, lest any opponents of our proposal later try to cast doubt on our motives. Let our actions speak for themselves. Assuming we don’t end up killing folks that don’t need killing, of course! Now, where is that breakfast?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+14=21 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+7=20 ;
Saturday June 13th, 2020 6:07:44 PM
on the way back to the ship, Elyas makes a brief detour at a local shop, picking up a couple of scrolls. he studies them before going to sleep that night, trying to add new spells to his spellbook.

copy a level 1 spell into spellbook (DC 16) = 21
copy a level 3 spell into spellbook (DC 18) = 24

the next morning before setting out he once again tries to understand this tentacle pendant, first casting Protection from Evil on himself...
spellcraft 14 + Identify + Take 10 = 34.

when the rest of the group is ready he meets them, ready to eat breakfast, quite tired and hungry from staying up too late studying spells and examining the amulet. he is quiet as they eat, head full and stomach empty.
will save if needed: 20

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+5=17 ;
Saturday June 13th, 2020 8:31:05 PM
Kiwina notices Elyas is spending an awful lot of time with this amulet that he fears, and is worried about his friend. He looks in on Elyas in order to check that the safeguards the group had set up are still being followed. While there and assuming Elyas lets him, he asks a few questions or makes a few suggestions of his own, since his connection with the spirits gives him a different perspective on magic (spellcraft roll = 17 to give Elyas a +2 on his attempt). (If Elyas doesn't want to risk it without additional protections on Kiwina, he understands.)

Off to breakfast, Kiwina has a hankering for eel and eggs, so long as the liontaurs don't serve it raw.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday June 14th, 2020 10:11:45 PM
Tsak's ears perk up at the sound of 'breakfast'.

He's in! He follows along and dishes himself a hearty serve.

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Monday June 15th, 2020 12:58:35 PM
Mak continued to pick at the mandolin as he listened and paused only a moment to take a drink from his flask.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Monday June 15th, 2020 1:20:33 PM

Falco is up early and does is business with the warper-sar before heading on deck. He stretches wondering what the day holds but they he hears one word........ breakfast!

"Yes please. Breakfast is one of the best meals of the day."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Monday June 15th, 2020 4:39:46 PM
Was it breakfast? Mak took another swig of his beverage and gauged the pain in his leg, shrugged, then took another.

DM Dan - Breakfast with Arostle
Tuesday June 16th, 2020 3:01:13 AM
Rolth agrees, and is apparently hungry.

Elyas looks haggard. Highlight to display spoiler: {The amulet grants a bonus to your defence, which increases every so often with your experience level. ((OoC: +3 and gets an additional +1 every 3 levels)) It reads strongly on Enchantment and Transmutation, but also there is a papable sense of wrongness about it. However, you don't want to get rid of it right now...}

Kiwina checks in on Elyas and looks forward to breakfast.

Tsak look forward to breakfast.

Falco does his own thing before breakfast.

Mak drinks something quickly before joining the party.

Arostle leads you through the town, heading towards a particular tavern. "This is one of my favourite places to get breakfast... " He guides you in and waves over a server, he orders for himself some porridge and a side of bacon, you find that they have a good selection of food here, since the town is obviously on some trade routes they have access to quite a lot.

"Breakfast is on me so have what you want!"

After a short period of time and some general small talk the food comes out, it's fresh and well made, hot were expected and well seasoned. It's easy to see why Arostle likes it here.

"So... I see why you may wish to keep your motives hidden, however, the Council will ask why you are here at all, since it's clear you're not natives. Considering your ship and other things, it may be that they get suspicious if you say you were 'just passing through' and decided to help. There is something to be said about being upfront, declaring you're on a mission from the Duke, but would like to help with our issues as well. How do you think you'll want to tackle it? "

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=17 ;
Tuesday June 16th, 2020 8:52:01 AM
Falco nods along as he eats liking what Arostle is saying. While he has no reason to think there is am ulterior motive he still pays close attentiong. {Sense Motive: 17}

[b] "You can certinally guess how they will react better then we can. What you say makes sense.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday June 16th, 2020 9:37:06 AM
"Since we are already here on the Dukes business, would he not want us to lend a hand if needed. Certainly it would help our diplomatic mission to be as helpful as possible." Mak suggested. "Besides, helping people in need seems to be our thing and it warms my heart a bit to do so."

Mak stretched a bit and grabbed up an ale he'd ordered. For medicinal reasons, of course.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+3=9 ;
Tuesday June 16th, 2020 9:48:52 AM
GM Highlight to display spoiler: {is elyas able to tell what type of bonus to AC it grants? }

Elyas has already started looking at the amulet before Kiwina comes in, but he accepts his captain's help. he takes a break from looking over the amulet to cast protection from evil over Kiwina as well. after a while he gets frustrated. the answer has to be right here in front of our faces! why can we not figure it out? With all respect my friend, I do not think the spirits will be much help to us in figuring out this puzzle. this amulet is going to be a distraction, we should put it away for now and keep our focus on the task at hand and our meeting with the council. I will think on this some more and maybe we can come at it fresh in a few days

Elyas tries to hide the amulet a bit better, worried about someone coming and touching it without the proper protections. unfortunately there isn't really any good spot to hide it, and he gives up, not really happy with how well it is hidden (sleight of hand = 9)

in the morning, Elyas is rubbing his temples and obviously tired from staying up too late studying the amulet. he eats a normal portion of food, but is not paying full attention to anything being said at the table. those near him hear him mumble to himself
...The little creatures, how they nip and bite…

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Tuesday June 16th, 2020 1:38:05 PM
"Um, friend Elyas, you are breaking the protocol that we all agreed to for handling the amulet. I think it is time to put it back in the box in the extradimensional space and leave it there for now. It doesn't seem to agree with you at all. And when the time does come to investigate it further, let's stick to the plan, no more solo exploration, my friend."

With that, he tucks into breakfast with gusto.

With respect to the Council, Rolth agrees that we should not hide our purpose, he just doesn't think that we have yet set the stage for our request. By all means let them know that we are here on a diplomatic mission, but that we would set that aside temporarily if they would like us to investigate the fate of the missing Council member. After all, we recently helped a threat to liontaurs on Minotaur Island, so we have some experience in this field!

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=32 ;
Tuesday June 16th, 2020 4:42:18 PM
"Before we point to the help we gave the liontaurs on Minotaur Island, I think we ought to know what rumor of it has reached Chessford." Kiwina spends some time listening to the crowd as the party travels out and about in Chessford, trying to see if any who notice the party mention the events on the other isle. (Perception = 32, or 36 if his bonus with monstrous humanoids helps)

DM Dan - Breakfast with Arostle
Tuesday June 16th, 2020 6:18:24 PM
Falco is happy with what is happening.

Mak makes a good point.

Elyas is distracted - Highlight to display spoiler: {It's an Enhancement Bonus}

Rolth shows some concern.

Kiwina searches for indications of their fame. - Highlight to display spoiler: {Their is mention of what has happened, though it would appear that the Petal's faces aren't known, all that appears to be known is that a group helped the Liontaurs, though they caused a bit of an upset doing it.}

Arostle nods.

"I was hoping you'd say that, I think it's a better idea to make it clear you're here on a diplomatic mission, which includes offering your services as those who helped the Liontaurs at Greenfell, to the Council if they have any tasks that could make use of you. I think that may help to soften the position of those on the council who may be resistant. Though I would probably make sure I had a good reason for the... uh... friction that was caused. " He smiles, finishing up his breakfast.

"I can take you there now if you like, or you can finish up what you're doing, or discuss how you want to handle it in more detail, though I think your current idea is good. Who would speak for you?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Tuesday June 16th, 2020 7:54:01 PM
"Do you guys think it would be best to have a "local" like myself speak, or maybe someone who would look more like a neutral outsider? I'm happy to take the lead, but am not sure what is best in this case. I do like to talk, don't I?" Rolth finishes with a smile.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 16th, 2020 8:29:15 PM
Porridge, and bacon! Two of Tsaks favorite things in the whole world. He digs in and profusely thanks Arostle afterwards.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday June 17th, 2020 12:47:51 AM
"Rolth, we tend to follow your lead in speaking to anyone else. Why would we not follow it among your own people?"

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday June 17th, 2020 9:15:53 AM
OOC: Tried to post earlier and got an SQL error.

Mak agreed that Rolth would be the best this time. For himself politics was drudgery.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday June 17th, 2020 10:40:26 AM
Falco, still eating, nods to Rolth as he swallows.

"You have proven a good face for the Petals so far I see no reason to change that."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday June 17th, 2020 12:04:13 PM
We will follow your lead, Rolth. you have done well in our previous diplomatic attempts, I am happy to let you take the lead on this as well.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Wednesday June 17th, 2020 2:53:46 PM
"Very well, I’ll speak for us at the Council. Thanks for the vote of confidence! Let’s get on with, lest for lack of vigor on our part, the missing Council representative comes to a bad end."

DM Dan - Breakfast with Arostle
Thursday June 18th, 2020 2:53:14 AM
The entire party agrees to allow Rolth to do the talking.

Arostle nods, speaking between mouthfuls "A fine idea.. once we've all finished up here, we can head off, please as I said, eat as much as you like, don't be shy. I can't imagine the food you usually get is up to snuff when travelling!"

During the breakfast, you all notice a couple of other patrons looking at you, and staring, but whenever you look at them, they look away, concentrating entirely on their breakfast.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday June 18th, 2020 8:30:37 AM
Kiwina quietly tells the others what he has overheard about their reputation here right now -- there has been mention of what has happened on Minotaur Island, though it would appear that the Petal's faces aren't known, all that appears to be known is that a group helped the Liontaurs, though they caused a bit of an upset doing it. He's in favor of not dallying.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=19 ;
Thursday June 18th, 2020 8:41:00 AM
As he continues to fill his beak Falco notices those looking at him. He watches for a moment to see if they have some unexpected intent or are just curious. {Sense Motive: 19} Beyond that he is just ready to get on with life. Weeks of sitting on a boat and now sitting around on land are wearing on him.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday June 18th, 2020 2:55:56 PM
Elyas takes Arostles offer, eating his fill and enjoying the proper feast that has been laid out for them. once the food is gone he is more than ready to get started and figure out what needs to be done

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Thursday June 18th, 2020 4:20:55 PM
Rolth will continue to chow down, enjoying the moment. He will thank the Arostle for his generosity and the server for the excellent repast. He'll quietly ask both why we seem to be getting sidelong glances from the other patrons. "I hope we haven't done untoward by accident."

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+1=11 ; d20+4=14 ;
Thursday June 18th, 2020 4:26:14 PM
Mak decided he'd introduce himself to the two bystanders, so he stood up and walked over to them with a beverage in either hand. He slid into a seat and pushed the drinks towards them. "I'm Mak. Who do I have the pleasure of meeting?"

Mak might have been a bit tipsy as his leg wasn't presently hurting. He leaned back into his chair and fiddled with his rapier while he took a long drink on his own beverage.

OOC: Diplomacy +1, Roll 11; Intimidate +4, Roll 14.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday June 19th, 2020 12:22:23 AM
Tsak looks up from his breakfast to see Mak weave his way toward the strangers.
He keeps an eye on the situation, ready to back up his friend (or helpfully remove him) if the need arises.

The ranger wonders whether taurs, whilst maybe not used to those with half-orc blood, may at least not be as intimidated and defensive as many humans are.

DM Dan - Breakfast with Arostle
Friday June 19th, 2020 8:31:56 AM
Kiwina express concern

Falco looks closely Highlight to display spoiler: {They just appear curious}

Elyas wants to move on.

Rolth enjoys himself but is slightly unsure.

Mak introduces himself.

Tsak keeps an eye out.

The couple look a bit taken aback, and confusion washes across their face. "I'm Hondar, this is Gerrin. We just thought you guys might have been the Petals... we heard they did some good work with Liontaurs... that was all... I don't think you are, but Gerrin, she insist you are." the male says, looking at you all.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday June 19th, 2020 9:32:57 AM
"Ah, I see the confusion. Some of our comrades have left the group since we were last in Chessford, and others have joined," Kiwina tells Hondar. "Mak, here, we met during some troubles on Minotaur Island."

His breakfast finished, Kiwina is ready to make excuses with any of the patrons of this place and go with Arostle to see the council.

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday June 19th, 2020 1:30:17 PM
Mak slapped the table with gusto. "Yep! That's right. We are, though I must admit I'm only a provisional member." He leaned forward conspiratorialy and added. "Probation, you know."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Friday June 19th, 2020 1:55:33 PM
Rolth rises to go, exclaiming, "You were right, Arostle, this fine establishment definitely earns the Eight Petaled Rose seal of approval! Outstanding!" With a tip of his cap, he leads the way out the door, where he waits for Arostle to then point us in the right direction to meet the Council.

Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday June 19th, 2020 3:58:48 PM
Elyas follows Rolth, also complimenting the food, but not quite as loudly. he ignores the couple for now, wanting to see the council as soon as possible

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday June 19th, 2020 7:35:02 PM
Tsak makes his way to the door, attempting to take the exuberant Mak with him.

He wants to get Mak out before he causes a scene, but doesn't want to cause a scene doing it!

C'mon mate, maybe you and me should get some fresh air in us before we head to the council?

DM Dan - Breakfast with Arostle
Saturday June 20th, 2020 3:03:48 AM
Kiwina chats with the couple very briefly.

Mak also makes some lighthearted comments.

Rolth loudly proclaims the establishment as a good one.

Elyas quietly mentions how good the food is.

Tsak tries to bring Mak along with him.

Arostle chuckles as you all leave. "Looks like your reputation proceeds you somewhat... but that could be to our benefit. Come, follow me, I will take you to the council."

He guides you through the streets, making small talk and pointing out various sights and things to see, taverns and food sellers to try that sort of thing. After ten minutes or so of walking, you arrive at a building that's more grandiose than the others. Still not ostentatious, but undeniably the seat of power here. Arostle guides you in.

"Wait here, I will go and check the council is assembled, and see if they are able to speak to you now. If so, I will return and get you, if not I will return and let you know."

Arostle indicates some seats that are waiting for you. There are a good number of seats in this corridor, almost like a waiting room of some sorts, and there are others sitting down and milling about. After about twenty minutes Arostle returns goes to one of the people waiting and speaks to them briefly before the person goes in.

He comes over to the Petals.

"Right, I've got you on the docket for today they have one more person they must see before you. You'll probably be waiting an hour or so. If you wait here, I'll return for you as soon as I can."

He smiles and heads back into what you assume is the Council Chamber. Leaving you alone for a little while...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+14=30 ;
Saturday June 20th, 2020 10:00:54 AM
Rolth takes the opportunity to work the room, introducing himself to the other folks who are here to meet with the Council. He will try to learn what they are here for, what they know of the views and interests of the various clan representatives, and any other juicy tidbits that they might have to share. If asked, he'll share the basic outline of our purpose here (i.e. that we are on a diplomatic mission but want to offer to find the missing Council representative first), but not the details.

Diplomacy (gather information) = 30

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+19=29 ; d20+5=21 ;
Saturday June 20th, 2020 5:21:46 PM
Kiwina pays attention to the conversations going on around him. He's interested in picking up rumors, hoping for something useful about the missing council member. (Perception = 29, know local = 21)

Kiwina assumes that Rolth is trying to find out how to best deal with the council, and is himself looking for information that might help them determine where to go next assuming that the council wants their help.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Sunday June 21st, 2020 10:56:32 PM
Tsak will happily take Mak and walk around the block a few times for some fresh air.

If not he sits quietly with Esmerelda, the pair of them taking in everything around them.

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Monday June 22nd, 2020 7:44:17 AM
Mak allowed himself to be drawn along with the rest of the crew as he cast an apologetic look at the two patrons in the tavern. Once he was out though his demeanor changed noticeably and his drunken stagger vanished. Once more he was on alert.

At Tsak's offer to take a walk, Mak agreed, but only to scout out the surrounding area. "Let's get a good lay of the streets and byways around here while we wait." Mak suggested without a hint of drunkenness.

"I've heard tales of more than one council meeting go sideways. If that happens it won't hurt us to know which way to run." Mak jested.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+7=8 ;
Monday June 22nd, 2020 11:56:05 AM
Elyas does his best to look unassuming and quietly listens for snippets of other conversations going on in the waiting area, hoping to get a feel for what the issues of the day are in this area.

perception = 8, with a natural 1

however, his head is pounding and he is quite distracted, reciting spells under his breath and talking quietly to himself trying to figure out why he wasn't able to learn anything more about the enchantment magic on that darn amulet...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+11=21 ;
Monday June 22nd, 2020 2:00:03 PM

For a moment Falco considers trying to slip quietly into the chamber but knows his ability to hide is not as good as it use to be. Instead he listends and pays attention to those in the room. He is looking to either pick up gossip or, better, get a grip on the local political scene. {Percepton: 21}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - The Council Chambers
Monday June 22nd, 2020 5:43:17 PM
Rolth, Kiwina and Falco all listen to the quiet conversations going on around.

Mak and Tsak go for a brief walk for some fresh air.

Elyas tries to pay attention but is distracted.

The conversations are fairly basic and boring business, disputes about land, requests for permits the sort of thing that in a larger city would be dealt with by bureaucrats, but here has to be dealt with by the Council themselves.

Arostle comes to collect you at the appointed time, a wide smile on his face. "Come now, follow me. I will lead you in, introduce the council, and allow you to introduce yourselves, you will then be permitted to speak and be asked questions. It should be simple enough. "

He guides through into a large-ish room. In the centre is a table around which there are six sits, five are occupied, one is empty. A large, older Liontaur stands as you enter, his mane is beginning to lose it's colour, but his eyes are sharp and intelligent.

"May I introduce Harkin Sandifurr, Gyrak Longclaw, Tenzar Goldmane Jasak Redtooth and Irian Stormeye." Arostle gestures to each person in turn, starting with the standing Taur, Harkin.

He next indicates a slightly younger Taur, though still oldish, with crisscross scars over his body, causing his black fur to not grow in certain places, and up his arms, and on his face, he sits with a put-upon look, and has the bearing and stature of a warrior, he's well build and his muscles are clear through his entire body.

Tenzar is a Liontaur with flowing gold hair, his mane is impressive and is adorned further with gold rings and jewels, he is wearing what appears to be the richest fabrics and garments, far more ostentatious than anyone else sitting around the table.

Jasak looks you over, and the first thing that strikes you about this taur is that he looks like you just told him you killed his favourite pet, he is scowling and looking up and down at the Petals, the frown never far from his face, his arms are crossed and he appears to be very tense, he has a shock of red in his mane, but in his mane.

Irian moves with grace and strength despite is very apparent advanced years. His fur and mane have no colour remaining, it has all been drained by time. He wears over his right eye an eye-patch, with a lightening bolt etched into the leather.

"Noble Council Members, allow me to introduce the Petals."

Arostle bows and indicates your group, as Harkin speaks, his voice is strong and full of pride.

"So, Arostle tells us you wished to speak with us, so, who are you, why are you here?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+14=30 ;
Monday June 22nd, 2020 8:59:41 PM
"Greetings, noble Council Members, thank you for the opportunity for us to speak with you. We are the Eight Petaled Rose, champions of the Taurnament of Roses, so awarded by Artemis Blackwind and his fellow judges. I am Rolth Niheow, once of the Hethult trading clan (Rolth makes a trader's greeting to Sandifurr) before joining forces with these stout fellows, now skalding voice of our band (Rolth gives a courteous bow to Goldmane) and aspiring shaman of Domi."

"As for my companions,

This is Captain Kiwina of the vessel The Rose, which has proven equally at home on the sea and land of the Sargrass (Rolth nods to Stormeye, who ought to appreciate that);

The monk, Tsak Rezar, a most skilled warrior (with a significant glance at Longclaw);

Elyas Locke, most puissant in the magical arts and veritable font of knowledge in our quests;

Mak Ebonblade, a stony-hearted soldier who lays low many a foe with blade and bow (Rolth's gaze crosses that of Redtooth);

And dear Falco Ambersier, who as a ranger-priest of the warper-sar seeks to find and keep the new balance in the world. I do believe he would find common ground with Nantyr HoundsTooth, were he here today."

"Which brings me to why we are here today. Our original charge was to come before you as Emissaries of the Purple Duke of Minotaur Isle, who we did a service by stifling a rebellious crew who were abusing liontaur guests in that land.
Word of those events may have reached you here, yes? If so, you may have heard that the miscreants gave and received no quarter. And yet here we stand before you today, which ought to say something about Domi's judgment of right in the case."

"But now we arrive before you, with one of your own missing, the self-same Nantyr HoundsTooth who Falco would have common ground with. So let me propose this, that the Eight Petaled Rose undertake on your behalf to investigate the situation of the missing HoundsTooth Council Representative, then report back to you our findings and continue our diplomatic mission. We will of course continue to stand up for our fellow taurs, and endeavor to use only the appropriate level of force, if any such is called for. Will you accept our aid in this matter?"

(Diplomacy = 30)

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=25 ; d20+1=2 ;
Monday June 22nd, 2020 11:07:03 PM
Kiwina watches to see the reactions to Rolth's speech, trying to tell if it is well received (sense motive = 25). If one or two of the clan leaders are particularly disdainful, he favors them as he adds his own words in Rolth's support (diplomacy = 2 to aid Rolth). Very tongue-tied words that add no substance to the conversation.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+6=25 ;
Tuesday June 23rd, 2020 8:49:50 AM
Falco is watching intently but is a little startled when he is referenced directly, twice! He shifts so he is in the front, given his small frame it is necessary, and he bows deep.

"The Eight Petal Rose stands ready to assist all Taur's as is necessary. Please, look favorably on the words of our spokesmen and help us bring the balance needed in all thigns."

Falco does his best to help Rolths words land and feels pretty good about his efforts. {Diplomacy: 25}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=16 ;
Tuesday June 23rd, 2020 10:00:03 AM
Elyas is quite impressed with Rolth's way with words once again, and knows that anything he could say would only detract from the overall message. he stands in the back of the group where he can watch the council members, looking for how they react to Rolth's message

sense motive = 16

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 23rd, 2020 10:11:54 AM
A monk? Tsak turns slightly sideways to hide the large sword at his side. Must be the drinking, he thinks, I'll have to slow down.

He nods at the appropriate times but otherwise remains quiet and still.

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+1=11 ; d20+6=7 ;
Tuesday June 23rd, 2020 10:46:40 AM
Mak straightened when his name was called and leaned forward with a shallow bow of respect to the assembled Taurs. "Mak Ebonblade, Sargeant 5th Infantry group, retired." Mak then said a few encouraging words in support of Rolth and his introduction without managing to embarrass himself too badly.

OOC: Aid Another, Diplomacy +1, Roll 11, success! +2 to Rolth.

Afterwards he stepped back respectfully to observe the assembled councilmen to see if meeting them triggered any memories from his time studying as a youth. Once more his mind was blank, he just couldn't remember anything helpful about this remote island and it's inhabitants. Instead he did what no amount of forgetfulness could take from him and maintained a proper decorum for the occasion.

OOC: KS: Nobility +6, Roll 7, Fail.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Tuesday June 23rd, 2020 4:10:14 PM
(OOC: Ha, sorry Tsak, I was tired, meant ranger of course. Up to the DM to fix or let stand. Rolth would certainly know! Basic point, you're a well-trained killer, still stands.)

DM Dan - The Council Chambers
Wednesday June 24th, 2020 2:49:21 AM
Rolth gives an impassioned speech about who you are and what you do.

Most of the rest of the Petals either watch for reactions, or try to help.

The council doesn't seem to let much on, however, they do seem to soften a bit, Goldmane gives a Traders Welcome back to Rolth before Sandifurr speaks again.

"You speak well Master Niheow... you do your team a great service. We would potentially accept your help in discovering what happened to Nantyr, however I have some questions first. Primarily, what did the Purple Duke want you to negotiate with us? If we know what it is, we are able to start our deliberation process now, which may mean we can give you a swifter answer. Does anyone else have any questions for them?"

The other Council members look to one another, and all have a quick, quiet chat, you can't make out what is being said, but it seems like far more information is being passed than is being said.

"Arostle speaks highly of you, and word of what you did has reached us, yes. We are glad that you helped solve the issue over in Greenfell... we often hear of mistreatment of non Minotaur Taur there, and am glad you stepped in... however it was a little... violent for our tastes... well maybe not Jasak, but for the rest of us. What assurances do we have you won't end up fighting and killing our citizens?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Wednesday June 24th, 2020 8:17:35 AM
"We are all too aware that the Greenfell affair turned out more violently than it needed to. We regret that the situation spiraled out of our control, and that taurs of any kind died needlessly. We accepted our just punishment from the Purple Duke, but more importantly, have agreed among ourselves to try to do better in future such endeavors. We have discussed less lethal tactics that might be applied, and resolved to make use of them when appropriate. You may also notice that I am myself a citizen of this isle, and have no wish to kill my fellow liontaurs without cause. Taking all that into account, I feel that I am on safe ground to assert that we will not fight or kill citizens here except in the most extreme case, when compelled to do so."

"As to your first question, please allow me to consult with my fellow emmisaries, that we might correctly discharge our duties in that capacity with honor."

Assuming they assent, Rolth will huddle with the Petals for a quiet sidebar conversation. "I think that we should politely hold off delivering the proposal until we can be here to influence the discussion. That will also give us time to hopefully learn more about the politics and gain favor by discovering Nantyr and saving him as necessary. What do you think?"

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+1=3 ;
Wednesday June 24th, 2020 8:21:07 AM
Here they were stuck in council chambers and without the benefit of talking things over. Here would be the test of Rolth's mettle and his ability as a diplomat. Mak knew what to do and how to do it, but for him the implementation was often lacking. Without speaking he laid a hand on Rolth's shoulder as a show of support for whatever the taur was going to say.

Lacking any specific knowledge of the nobility here Mak tried to remember the history of the place, but his memory failed him.

OOC: KS: History, Roll 3, fail.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday June 24th, 2020 10:03:02 AM
Elyas has to bite his tongue when the mention of the violence in Greenfell. it wasn't our fault! he attacked us first! what else was i supposed to do, just let him injure our people?!

but he doesn't say anything out loud. hopefully if this time around things went better they could lose this reputation that the one bad experience has given them. of course if someone attacked the petals again, Elyas knows he wouldn't hesitate to tie them down with webs again. or something stronger than a web, perhaps...

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday June 24th, 2020 7:49:11 PM
"To be honest, the rural minotaur culture was a bit of a shock to us. Most of us have spent time here in Chessford and elsewhere on the island already without encountering similar problems. All except Mak, in fact."

Kiwina agrees with Rolth about being here when the proposal is debated.

DM Dan - The Council Chambers
Thursday June 25th, 2020 2:43:13 AM
The party discusses things briefly, deciding how much information to give the Council.

"Yes, the Rural Taurs are somewhat less accepting of more... modern thinking sometimes. But it is good to hear you plan on avoiding this in the future, however you stopped a killer, so for that, we thank you. So, will you tell us why you came?" Says Sandifurr.

The rest of the council waits for the Petals' response.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday June 25th, 2020 5:03:03 AM
Tsak defers to Rolth to do the talking. He stands quietly wearing his best hard-bitten killer face ;)

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday June 25th, 2020 7:12:24 AM
Kiwina ponders what the jester told the Petals while they were in the dungeons.

"I have been sent by my lord to talk to you about who you will be looking to discuss things with. The Sandifurrs is one Clan you need to talk with, another is the Longclaws, and finally the Goldmane's, but really you will need to take his sealed proposal to the Council of the Clans... only they together can make the decision, I would suggest mayhaps scoping the political position out and maybe getting close to the clans with the most power right?"

And what Falad said on the docks.

"Well Rolth, the three clans that have been mentioned would be a good start yes. They are the three we feel have the most power to wield and will be receptive to our requests to establish a Minotaur Settlement on Liontaur Isle. Unfortunately I don't know much about them, or how they make their decisions, you may have to see what you can find out once you get there. As far as I understand it there are an odd number of votes, so there cannot be ties. As for more agents, we are sending you. We have had minimal dealings with them in the past, and no Mr Ambersier, you don't have to wear that hat."

He realizes he is not wearing a hat, himself.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday June 25th, 2020 8:58:51 AM

Falco does not feel it is his place to tell the story as he is about as far from a Taur as you can get. He does not want to be seen as overly interfering in their affairs.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday June 25th, 2020 9:14:45 AM
OOC: Mine and Batmarks posts must have crossed, so oops.

Mak listened and agreed to the decision to approach things once events had settled down and they had a better chance at swaying the council to agreement. "Perhaps we simply defer and say the urgency of the current situation has forced us to act before we are prepared and we'd like to revisit the issue at a later time once the missing councilman situation has been resolved."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Thursday June 25th, 2020 1:15:56 PM
Rolth nods at the advice of Kiwina and Mak, and turns to address the Council.

"With your indulgence, we would prefer to delay our presentation of the Duke's proposal until such a time as we have investigated the absence of the Hounds Tooth representative and reported back to you. We feel this will benefit all parties,and could be a matter of some urgency if the Representative has encountered some danger or difficulty. Assuming we can return with said Representative, it will allow your own Council to be made whole, and avail itself of the wisdom of its missing member. Without that input, your initial deliberations would seem to be incomplete, and you might have to spend additional time backtracking over ground you had already spent time covering. Moreover, without us present as Emissaries of the Purple Duke, to illuminate various aspects of the proposal, answer questions, and provide additional insights that our interactions with the Duke might provide, you might again spend unwarranted amounts of effort pursuing lines of argument during your deliberations that get you no closer to the best response. With those considerations in mind, I hope that you will agree that we, the Eight Petaled Rose, first undertake the investigation of the missing Representative. Upon our return, we can recommence the discussion of the Purple Duke's missive. What say you, Noble Council-taurs?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday June 25th, 2020 2:59:42 PM
Elyas stays quiet, just nodding along with Rolth's explanation of their goals

DM Dan - The Council Chambers
Friday June 26th, 2020 5:41:00 AM
Tsak waits for Rolth

Kiwina remembers past advice.

Falco wishes to avoid interfering

Mak speaks

Rolth gives an impassioned plea.

Elyas remains quiet.

The Council all look to one another and nod. Sandifurr then speaks again.

"Very well you make a good case. I would suggest going a few days travel to the North, you will find the Hounds Tooth clan lands there. If you can investigate their lands it may shed some light on what has happened to dear Nantyr." He smiles. "I'm sure a group as talented as you will have no issue with finding Nantry. I would suggest resting here in Chessford today, and heading out tomorrow, that will give you a chance to get any supplies you may need for the journey."

Arostle nods, then leads you out of the council chambers.

"Well, it seems you have at least intrigued them. I would agree with his suggestion, we can meet for breakfast at the same place tomorrow if you like, or you can sort yourselves out some breakfast. Just come and say goodbye before you head off."

Arostle smiles, and takes his leave of you, giving you several hours to do any shopping you may need to do to get prepared for your journey.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Friday June 26th, 2020 7:48:57 AM
Rolth thanks the Council for its indulgence of our request, and for its guidance with respect to our new quest.

After our departure from the chamber, he thanks Arostle and agrees to join him for breakfast at the same place tomorrow. "That was quite satisfying!"

In the meantime, he heads over to the Catacombs to sell the pile of remaining loot from the harpies' lair, on behalf of the party. He comes back with a bag of 724gp for each Petal.

(OOC: That is pending confirmation from the Catacombs of my ticket, but my math should be correct and this will keep us moving as we gear up to look for Nantyr. Barring a DM's objection, of course.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday June 26th, 2020 9:52:49 AM

Falco nods a thanks to the council as they leave the room. He perks up at the thought of another breakfast.

"Well that would be quite splendid. All this walking about and standing in front of councils does make one quite hungry. A good plan."

When handed the gold Falco chuckles and weighs it in his palm. Getting there... still a few thousand to go but getting there.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday June 26th, 2020 2:29:07 PM
Elyas thanks Rolth and takes his purse of coins with him back to the ship. he tucks it away in his clothes chest, next to the wrapped up amulet. he touches its wrapping briefly, considering bringing it with him just in case. he stops himself and tucks it back away, closing the chest over it and turning away. the others were right, he shouldn't go against the guidelines that they had set. but he also didn't want to put any of them in danger. the easiest solution was just to keep it hidden for now until this whole diplomacy thing was sorted out.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday June 26th, 2020 4:18:27 PM
Even with an infusion of funds from Rolth, Kiwina's not ready for any major purchases. He invites Mak to wander the port area of Chessford, taking in the day, before returning to the Rose for the evening.

DM Dan - The Council Chambers
Saturday June 27th, 2020 8:26:58 AM
Rolth goes selling (no objection)

Falco agrees that food is good.

Elyas wanders back to the boat.

Kiwina wanders around the port of Chessford.

The rest of the day passes relatively swiftly, and nicely, again you sleep where ever you choose, and awaken at the crack of dawn the next morning, Ramsay going around and waking you up. You all go to meet Arostle at the tavern he previously mentioned and he smiles as you join him for breakfast, he already has a plate in front of him but he's eating slowly.

"I trust you are all well rested and ready to continue on your journey? Do you have any final questions or things you want to do before you depart?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday June 27th, 2020 9:17:22 PM
Tsak takes his gold with a nod of thanks to Rolth. More coin, he thinks, whatever will I do with it?

He has a big indulgent sleep before a big indulgent breakfast then gathers his things ready to head North.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 67/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday June 27th, 2020 9:46:02 PM
Esmerelda notices Tsak gathering his things and pointedly sits near the gang plank so that he is not able to leave the Rose without her.

The little cat has grown substantially and is now obviously no ordinary house cat. Her well groomed fur glows in the sun and she looks magnificent. And she knows it!

As Tsak and the party leave she falls into line ready for the next adventure.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Sunday June 28th, 2020 8:33:36 PM
"Thank you Arostle, I do have a few questions before we depart. What lies between here and the Hounds Tooth clan lands? What sorts of dangers might we face? With respect to Nantyr, how might we recognize him when we see him? When and where was he seen last? What was he planning to be doing before returning here for the Council meeting? And finally, who within the clan might we ask for help or information, that might be inclined to provide it?"

Since we are in such a fine eating establishment, Rolth will also get a few days of fresh food to go. Better than trail rations while it lasts!

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+5=9 ;
Monday June 29th, 2020 8:43:53 AM
Mak had been reluctant to stay in an advertised location this past night and didn't sleep well as each small noise had him instantly awake. By morning he was still a little bleary eyed as he rubbed his face and washed the sleep away with water from the basin in the room.

Later after he joined the others he stayed alert with an eye on those that might be following them. As diligent as he was however the sleepless night was taking a toll on him and he likely missed anything or anyone of note.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 9.

He did like Rolth's idea of collecting some food for the road and purchased a few confectionaries for the trip and some of the establishments fine bread and an extra skin with some ale in it, in case his leg started to act up again.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Monday June 29th, 2020 10:09:23 AM
Falco does his normal morning routine, waking, eating, praying, eating some more. Once they actually get to breakfast he eats again and tosses some food into his pack so he can eat on the trip. Being on shore is good for food.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday June 29th, 2020 11:17:08 AM
Elyas prepares his spells in the morning, including a few new spells he has been practicing lately. he packs a small bag of gear, ready for a journey and not knowing what they might encounter while they are gone this time. he does leave the tentacle pendant safely stowed on the ship.

Elyas joins the crew for breakfast and is ready when everyone else is

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday June 29th, 2020 1:54:55 PM
Heck, Kiwina dabbled in the druidic arts simply so he could carry good food on board ship and keep it from going bad (well, that and obtain drinkable water in the middle of the ocean). Everyone's kind of talking his language about carrying good grub.

He pays attention to Arostle's answers to Rolth's questions, in particular making sure he should be able to recognize Nantyr.

DM Dan - The first step...
Tuesday June 30th, 2020 2:57:17 AM
Tsak sleeps.

Rolth asks a few questions and gets some fresh food.

Mak doesn't sleep well, but wants some sweets.

Falco is pleased with the nicer food.

Elyas prepares for the journey. Highlight to display spoiler: {During the night, you have a terrible nightmare, you're not sure you remember most of it, but all you remember is fear...}

Kiwina is happy to get some nice fresh food too.

Arostle smiles.

"The land is fairly flat and open, you shouldn't encounter anything dangerous, maybe the odd wolf or the like... but the lands aren't far enough away that you would expect to see anything particularly taxing, especially for adventurers such as yourselves. Nantyr is a strong, well built Taur. He has the accoutrements of a druid, but the physicality of a warrior. He has brown fur and blue eyes. You will know Nantyr when you see him. Well, by us it was here in Chessford a few weeks ago... before he set off, as we told you. Beyond that, we've not seen him hence why we're sending you to investigate. He didn't really say what he was doing, just that he had some clan business to attend to, and so had to head back home for a few days. If you're looking for Nantyr, I'm sure anyone in the clan will help you, after all, they will want him back so they have a voice on the council again."

Arostle spends time answering your questions, but before too long, it is time to leave, you all collect your packs and your gear, and begin heading out of Chessford in the direction you were told, towards the Hounds Tooth clan lands.

The journey is over flat plains and rivers, and is actually very pleasant as you head on your way. There is the odd hill or decline that you have to climb up or down, but over all it'd actually be a nice place to walk if you weren't doing something that was time sensitive, and somewhat depressing.

The first day passes without incident, and you set up camp for the evening.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d3=1 ; d20+15=30 ;
Tuesday June 30th, 2020 8:28:59 AM
Kiwina is willing to take whichever watch, although he's a bit pumped now and will go ahead with the first watch if that suits everyone.

(Perception = 30 on watch)

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Tuesday June 30th, 2020 8:40:40 AM
Mak considered a land mostly populated with lion like creatures and wondered about a society composed of them. He'd have thought that in a land dominated by creatures such as these might develop some kind of hunter based hierarchy where the most successful rise to the top of society. In a place like that he supposed they'd intentionally allow dangerous creatures to proliferate as a test for the young and those that wanted to demonstrate their prowess.

"Friend Rolth. The land seems very...tame. Certainly dangerous creatures abound..for sport perhaps?" He asked tentatively.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+11=31 ;
Tuesday June 30th, 2020 8:53:21 AM
As they spend more time traveling Falco reviews what has gone on since he left his parents. Not even thinking about the transformation of his body he reviews their expliots. First the Taurnmanet, then the warper-sar comes into his life, then.... traveling, lots of sailing and walking. While all this is in his head he still visibly shrugs thinking 'Maybe we started to fast, I did not realize how much time took place between adventures. My plan to make weapons has gone out the window on a boat and when walking.'

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+13=26 ;
Tuesday June 30th, 2020 1:14:45 PM
"Hey guys, remember we set standard watches, per Mak's suggestions? On land, we said Elyas gets a pass so he can get his rest, Rolth & Mak on first, Falco & (now gone Angus) on second, and Kiwina & Tsak on third. Why don't we re-sort now that Angus is gone? Elyas gets to rest and get all those hoopy wizard spells, Kiwina on first, Tsak and Falco on 2nd, and Mak and me on third. How does that sound?"

Turning to Mak, he smiles, "Do Hellhounds count? They are everywhere on the isle, and are our favorite prey for coming of age tests! Sadly, I missed mine when I sailed off with the traders, but I suppose a bloodraging Sar, witch, and flocks of harpies make a decent substitute."

(Perception = 26 while on watch)

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+6=15 ; d20+2=11 ;
Tuesday June 30th, 2020 5:15:31 PM
"Hellhounds?" Mak echoed quietly. "Excellent." Mak didn't know much about them, except by reputation and that was likely shrouded in legend and superstition so he was instantly wary. "You'll have to tell me more about these Hellhounds during our watch." Mak suggested. He was not looking forward to any encounters in the dark.

OOC: Dungeoneering +6, Roll 15. KS: Nature +2, Roll 11

"Mayhaps we can set torches thirty feet out from camp so we can see things coming at us before they get here?" Mak hung his head as soon as he said it, because had he been thinking he'd have bought six everburning torches while in town to lay out around the campsite.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 67/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday June 30th, 2020 9:06:20 PM
I'm happy to take whatever watch works. The new order sounds fine thanks Rolth. I see quite well in the dark so I may actually wander away from the light occasionally during my watch. Do Hellhounds have a particular scent?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Tuesday June 30th, 2020 9:10:51 PM
"I'm afraid I didn't bring enough torches to do that every night, Mak. Does anyone else have a better light source we can use? Or we can just wait on the Hellhounds to breath fire on us and then we run around like living torches for a bit! Hahaha. Tsak, I don't know what they smell like, brimstone maybe?"

DM Dan - The first step...
Wednesday July 1st, 2020 6:37:45 AM
Everyone chats and enjoys each other's company, asking questions about the island itself as well.

The night passes without incident, the discussions about hellhounds is interesting and quickly confirms the smell of brimstone. The idea of torches is a good one, but will only allow you to see within the circle of torches, anything outside that will be invisible due to the fact your eyes would be used to the torches and not allow you to see beyond the light.

Once you all awaken the next morning, from a (relatively) comfortable and uneventful night, and continue your journey overland, the plains are enjoyable and still very pleasant, despite a short shower of rain during the day just before you stop for lunch. Again this day passes uneventfully, and you need to find a place to camp for the evening.

((Can one of you please roll Survival to find a decent place to camp?))

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20=4 ; d20+5=21 ;
Wednesday July 1st, 2020 8:21:30 AM
OOC: Mak is unskilled in survival and his attempt to aid another failed... Survial +0, Roll 4; PS: Soldier +5, Roll 21.

Mak brightened up when it came time to pick a camp once the end of the day arrived. He carefully considered the areas as they passed them by and even suggested one that looked very defensible, but one more wiser than he pointed out it was on a game trail and would have trouble with wild animals. Though he was crestfallen, Mak paid attention to the the location that was chosen and asked a few questions about it's worthiness so he'd be better prepared in the future should he need to pick one himself.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+17=29 ;
Wednesday July 1st, 2020 9:25:56 AM
(Roll: survival = 29)

Kiwina looks over the areas Mak suggested and explains to his comrade that although they have their problems, there are other areas nearby that might be suitable.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+3=12 ;
Wednesday July 1st, 2020 9:43:12 AM
The rain is a welcome relief and Falco puffs up his feathes so the water can get in a little. Feathers have great insulating properties in the winter but are a bit rough in the sun. When the idea of a campsite comes up Falco does his best to AID in the search. {Survival: 12 to aid}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Wednesday July 1st, 2020 12:47:42 PM
"Hey Mak, those game trails might not be a good place to camp, but they could make for a nice meal. Good work!" He follows Kiwina's lead on the campsite search, trusting his companion's proven skills.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday July 1st, 2020 2:16:43 PM
Elyas happily follows the others' lead in selecting where to camp. he is a little bit embarrassed to be the only one not taking a watch, but he doesn't complain too loudly about it. after all a wizard does need his beauty rest...

the journey is surprisingly nice, much calmer and easier than anything they have done recently. Elyas is enjoying the quiet and calm of walking long distances.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 67/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=9 ;
Wednesday July 1st, 2020 11:35:03 PM
(Survival (hunting)=9)

Tsak helps set up camp.
If people don't mind I'd like to use the opportunity to see how well Esmerelda and I hunt together?

If there are no strenuous objections he sets off with his feline to follow the animal trails and see what they can catch. He makes sure not to stray too far from the camp (stays within a mile of camp).

Anything edible caught is shared with the group.

DM Dan - The first step... d20+11=29 ; d20+19=37 ;
Thursday July 2nd, 2020 2:47:28 AM
Mak looks for possible defensible locations, with a soldier's eye

Kiwina finds a good spot, one that is mostly defensible is off the game trail but near it.

Falco helps Kiwina find a good spot.

Rolth mentions the game trail is not a good place to camp.

Elyas enjoys the walk.

Tsak tries to hunt, but only succeeds in catching a couple of small rabbits.

You all set up camp, it is done swiftly and efficiently as you are used to. It's not long before you all settle down for a rest.

The first watch passes without incident.

Second watch (Tsak and Falco) - Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear several somethings in the underbrush... whatever they are, they're moving around the camp, stalking it. You can smell the faint scent of brimstone on the wind.}

Mak (JamesM) (43/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3)
Thursday July 2nd, 2020 10:02:56 AM
Travelling with an army had ill prepared Mak for this type of movement. He'd no need for hunting because there was always someone else of lower rank to do that. The same could be said for choosing a campsite. Certainly an officer had to bless the site and he'd had to direct one of those into the correct choice strategically on more than one occasion, but he'd never chosen a site himself or tried to before now.

One thing he had learned since joining up with these heroes was to keep your weapons close when sleeping. That hard won wisdom had stuck with him and if an alert went up on second watch he'd have his armor on and weapons at hand to deal with any threat threat.

But first, he slept.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday July 2nd, 2020 10:38:34 AM
Kiwina turns in after first watch and is quickly asleep.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday July 2nd, 2020 11:27:34 AM
Elyas sleeps fitfully, weird dreams that he doesn't remember when he wakes keeping him from sleeping as well as he normally does.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Thursday July 2nd, 2020 1:12:04 PM
Rolth dreams warrior dreams, as if he had not missed the coming of age ritual common to his inland kind.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+10=17 ;
Thursday July 2nd, 2020 1:39:03 PM
Falco starts when he hears movement and then detects the scent of brimstone. Attempting to move quietly Falco moves though the camp to quietly wake first Rolth and then Mak. {Stealth: 17+2 vs animals} As he moves he readies an arrow as well.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 67/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday July 3rd, 2020 12:38:00 AM
Tsak hears something moving and smells brimstone!

He grabs a pot from the cooking fire and starts banging it with a stick, the cacophony should be loud enough to wake all the petals.
Wake up, we've got company! Up and at 'em Petals!

He then hefts his sword and moves to the edge of the camp site, trying to clear his vision from the light sources behind him.

DM Dan - The first step...
Friday July 3rd, 2020 2:48:57 AM
The whole camp is awoken from sleeping by Tsak's cacophony with the pot, Rolth and Mak were awakened first, and silently by Falco.

The banging noise also seems to cause whatever it was to move to come out of the darkness, and before you all you see Ten Hellhounds come stalking out of the night, thankfully, because of Tsak and Falco, you are all awake when they enter the camp, allowing you to respond immediately rather than be blindsided.

They are currently all surrounding your camp in a semi circle from one direction. The camp itself is forty feet across, and they are approaching from the direction you were moving in. Currently Tsak is within ten feet of them, and Falco and Mak are at the back of the camp, the rest of you can decide where you are. You are all awake, and standing, (so no need to get up) but only have the gear you were either sleeping with on, or any weapons that were next to you (nothing in backpacks or stowed in other places in the camp.)

The Hellhounds let out a roaring bark as they approach, now that their element of surprise is gone.

((OoC: I will sort out a map for tomorrow))

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday July 3rd, 2020 10:04:56 AM
Falco searches for the furthest hellhound he can make out and starts to whisper. "Warper-sar take its sight. Take its hearing."

He feels the energy come from his source as it flows out of him at the hellhound.

{Blindness/Deafness DC16 Fort}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday July 3rd, 2020 10:30:29 AM
Kiwina picks up his rod, which changes as he moves. Longspear in hand, Kiwina takes a place beside Tsak. As he does so, he asks the aumakua to slow the hounds.

(The spirits will cast a spell next round.)

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, faerie fire, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Friday July 3rd, 2020 11:19:51 AM
Mindful that these things breath great bursts of flame, but unsure of how far that might reach, Rolth hangs back a bit (20 feet) from the front line of Kiwina and Tsak and starts to chant a traditional wemic war chant.

(Inspire Courage +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Hellhounds...

DM Dan - Let loose the dogs of war! d20+9=22 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=12 ; 2d8+14=21 ; 2d8+14=22 ;
Saturday July 4th, 2020 2:43:05 AM
Falco attempts a spell, however the creature seems unaffected...

Kiwina goes to stand next to Falco.

Rolth begins a war chant.

The Hellhounds all charge up to Falco and Kiwina, and they all make bite attacks against them, half attacking Kiwina, half attacking Falco, ending with Falco taking 21 damage, and Kiwina taking 22.

((I'll put a map up once the others respond so I have a better idea where everyone is.))

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+6(DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=13 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+6=18 ; d8+12=13 ; d8+12=20 ; d8+12=18 ;
Saturday July 4th, 2020 10:57:48 AM
OOC: Ok. I thought we had all weekend to respond to Friday posts.... :O

Mak rolled to his knees and grabbed his bow and pulled an arrow from his quiver and fired three arrows into one of the hellhounds on Falco.

OOC: Attack 1: Roll 13, Damage 13; Attack 2: Roll 16, Damage 20; Attack 3, Damage 18. All numbers are +1 if they are within 30'

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+6(DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Saturday July 4th, 2020 10:59:14 AM
OOC: That third attack in 18 to hit and 18 damage. oops

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Saturday July 4th, 2020 12:33:28 PM
Elyas comes to with a start, scrambling to his feet and looking for where the hounds are coming from. until he has a better view of where they are he decides to bolster his companions instead of attacking what he can't see. he speaks some arcane words, and the world around seems to slow down as the group becomes faster!

[cast haste on the whole party: +1 to hit, +1 AC, extra attack at full BAB]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 9; CMD: 20) | d20+12=23 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+17=23 ; d8+17=23 ;
Saturday July 4th, 2020 3:38:57 PM
(OOC: The very early morning Friday post was actually the Thursday DM post, which seems to have been the source of the confusion. Recall that we are in many different time zones, including international, so posting times can be a little wonky.)

Rolth continues to war chant, mixing in a roar of rage, as he moves up to confront the hellhounds. Finally, he gets to test his mettle against these foul creatures that stalk his homeland! He unleashes a series of powerful blows against the hellhounds attacking Falco, reckoning that Kiwina is more able to withstand their attacks for a while. If one falls, he will continue his attacks against its fellows. He is quite pleased to have the additional quickness that Elyas' magic contributed. He'll use that to try to position himself in such a way that blasts of fire will not catch him and any of his allies at the same time.

+1 morning star to hit = 23, damage = 23
+1 morning star to hit = 27, damage = 23

(OOC: Inspire courage +1 continues, raging, power attacking)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/15 rounds used (active)
Haste
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+8=18 ; d8+2=3 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+1=2 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=18 ; d10+3=13 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=3 ;
Saturday July 4th, 2020 5:57:47 PM
As the hell hounds move in, Kiwina tries to jab one with his longer weapon (AoO hits AC 18 for 3 points damage), but then he is among them. The spear in his hands shrinks and thickens into a great club, and he lays about with that and his hooves.

(The first strike with the great club hits AC 21 for 13, second misses; hooves hit AC 25 and 18 for 6 and 3 damage)

Meanwhile the spirits do what they can to try to slow the hounds, causing the plants in the area to twist and twine around them (and possibly those fighting them, depending on how carefully an entangle can be located).

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, faerie fire, obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used) ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 67/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=18 ; d8+1=5 ; d20+5=16 ; d8+1=4 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+3=10 ; d6=1 ; d20+3=6 ; d3=1 ; d20+3=13 ; d3=1 ;
Saturday July 4th, 2020 9:12:42 PM
(TsakAttack1=18, Dmg=5;
TsakAttack2=16, Dmg=4;
TsakAttack3=12,Dmg=6;
EsmereldaBiteAttack=10,Dmg=1;
EsmereldaClaw1Attack=6,Dmg=1;
EsmereldaClawAttack2=13,Dmg=1)

Tsak attacks the nearest opponent with his sword.

Esmerelda jumps up at the sound of the pot being banged. Her fur is sticking straight up and she looks like a giant puffball. She is outraged at having her beauty sleep disturbed by these mutts! She locates Tsak and charges to attack the same target.

(OOC Esmerelda has trip, but I'm not sure how to use it? Is that an extra dice roll or does it go off the attack roll for her bite?)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 30/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+9=14 ; d20+9=24 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=7 ;
Monday July 6th, 2020 9:36:11 AM
Falco lets out an undignified squeak as so many of the attackers charge directly at him.

"I am not your chicken dinner!"

As he yells he falls back a step and lets a pair of arrows fly.

{Raipis Shot and Deadly Aim Hit: 14/24 Dam: 6/7}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 9; CMD: 20) |
Monday July 6th, 2020 2:20:55 PM
(OOC: I just realized that I did Rolth’s attack sequence wrong. Haste only gives an extra attack during a full attack ,which he couldn’t do as he moved up. So please just use his first attack.)

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +16/+16/+11 To Hit, 1d8 + 8, Crit x3)
Monday July 6th, 2020 2:48:00 PM
Updating Subject Line

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+7=8 ;
Tuesday July 7th, 2020 12:13:26 AM
But I had not realized the haste was there. Each of those attacks hit 1 better AC, and there's one more with the greatclub -- which misses.

DM Dan - Let loose the dogs of war! d20+9=24 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=18 ; d8+9=11 ; d8+9=10 ; d8+9=10 ; d8+9=15 ; d8+9=10 ;
Tuesday July 7th, 2020 2:46:47 AM
((OoC: Yeah, I tend to post the day after in the morning, which should be late at night for you guys, sorry, I find it easier to do it before I go to work rather than when I get home and am exhausted mentally! Also, I haven't found an easy way to make squares all the same size for a map on google sheets, so I'm still working on it, but I'll do my best to describe how things are!))

Mak fires several arrows, but all of them unfortunately miss, even with his bonus.

Rolth unleashes a single powerful blow, and manages to injure one of the hellhounds attacking Falco.

Kiwina strikes out, his first attack connecting, and his first hoof attack connecting, all others unfortunately miss or slide off of the toughened hides of these creatures.

Tsak and Esmerelda also strike out, missing all the creatures. ((OoC: What you do, is as a Free Action, make a normal attack roll for Esmerelda, if it beats the target's CMD, the target is tripped. It doesn't provoke an attack of opportunity for Esmerelda))

Falco lets some arrows fly, but only the second finds it's mark.

((OoC: All secondary notes read, and post is updated to reflect that, i.e. extra attacks/less attacks etc))

The hell hounds, still full of fire and fury continue their attack, three of the five attacking Tsak move onto Rolth, they all attack their targets, three against Rolth, two against Tsak and five against Kiwina. They all bite out at you, there terrible teeth and terrible jaws biting deep into you...

Rolth his struck once, Tsak is almost injured but the haste helps him avoid the attack, Kiwina is bitten twice, but again, thanks to the haste avoids a third bite.

Rolth takes 11 damage, Kiwina takes 25.

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +16/+16/+11 To Hit, 1d8 + 8, Crit x3) d20+16=32 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+11=18 ; d8+8=10 ; d8+8=10 ; d8+8=11 ;
Tuesday July 7th, 2020 6:41:42 AM
Mak realized that taking his time to fire was hurting him. They just moved too quickly in the dim light, so he just pointed and shot.

OOC: Attacks, Roll 32, 30, 18. Damage 10+10+11

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 30/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday July 7th, 2020 8:10:33 AM
Falco moves to insure he can catch as many of the hounds as possible before he whispers another prayer. "Warper-sar aid me in brinding change. Warp their attacks."

[i] BANE DC15

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday July 7th, 2020 3:34:13 PM
seeing the dogs start to crowd in, elyas lets loose a burst of sparkling dust, clinging to the hounds and making them easy to see

[cast glitterdust. DC 16 will save or become blinded. without a map its hard to cast area spells, but he would aim to hit as many of them as possible without hitting an ally]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (52/63 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 9; CMD: 20) | d20+12=17 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=17 ; d8+17=24 ; d8+17=19 ; d4+6=9 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=9 ;
Tuesday July 7th, 2020 4:15:24 PM
Rolth continues his enraged speechifying, even as he power attacks through as many of the hellhounds as he can reach. He'll try to finish off the wounded one before turning to the next within reach.

(Inspire Courage continues)

+1 morning star to hit = 17, damage = 24
+1 morning star to hit = 26, damage = 19
paw to hit = 22, damage = 9
paw to hit = 14, damage = 7
bite to hit = 17, damage = 9

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/15 rounds used (active)
Haste
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 27/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday July 7th, 2020 9:48:16 PM
Kiwina can't take many more attacks, and decides to leave the five hounds attacking him behind. As he makes a full move away (100'), the hounds find it hard to hit him. (AC 22 vs any AoO due to mobility feat).

The aumakua, who were casting an entangle the previous round, cover the hounds Kiwina left behind and as many of those on Tsak as they can without entangling Tsak himself.

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Ranger:
1 - magic fang, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, faerie fire, obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used) ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 67/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=13 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+11=26 ; 2d4+3=9 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=4 ;
Tuesday July 7th, 2020 11:08:50 PM
(TsakAttack1=13;
TsakAttack2=8;
TsakAttack3=26,Dmg=9;
EsAttackBite=7;
EsAttackClaw1=7;
EsAttackClaw2=4;)

Tsak and Esmerelda twirl and whirl trying to attack the four-legged fiends whilst not getting roasted or mauled. From the corner of his eye Tsak sees the sticky strands of Kiwina's spell and does his best to avoid them. He hopes Esmerelda has the sense to do the same.

(OOC I have some hit dice to catch up on for Esmerelda, should I do it here or at the LootNBooty?)

DM Dan - Let loose the dogs of war! d20+2=9 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=24 ; d8+9=12 ; d8+9=13 ; d100=16 ; d100=11 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=10 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=15 ; d8+9=12 ; d8+9=11 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=12 ; d100=78 ; d8+9=14 ;
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 4:31:16 AM
Mak lets off three shots, two of which hit.

Falco casts a spell.

Elyas also casts a spell.

Kiwina tries to move away, two of the hellhounds reach out to attack him, but both miss as they cannot see.

Tsak and Esmerelda continue to attack, but only one attack connects, however it is enough to finish off one of the Hellhounds. ((Do it in the LnB please))

Some of the hellhounds move some to attack Rolth, some to attack Falco, and some to continue attacking Tsak.

Tsak is struck by one (H5) of the two hellhounds attacking him (H4 and H5) for 10 damage.

Rolth is attacked by H2, H3 and H6 with H2 and H3 managing to hit him. For a total of 23 damage.

Falco is attacked by H7, H8 and H9, however only H8 manages to connect for 14 damage.

DM Dan - Let loose the dogs of war!
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 4:35:26 AM
The Map may actually be helpful! My bad! :D

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (52/63 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 9; CMD: 20) |
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 8:11:56 AM
(OOC: Did Rolth not hit anything? If these are normal hellhounds, he probably would have killed two with that much damage.)

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +13/+13/+13/+8 To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+13=32 ; d8+13=14 ; d20+13=21 ; d8+13=17 ; d20+13=20 ; d8+13=20 ; d8+8=13 ;
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 8:45:14 AM
OOC: If these were normal Hellhounds Mak would have hit his all three times. Standard Hellhound is AC16 and I haven't seen any concealment rolls in the list. Targeting H7, H8, and H9 in that order. Attack 1: 32, Damage 14 hp; Attack 2: 21, Damage 17; Attack 3: 20, Damage 20; Attack 4: 13, Miss. Attack 1 hits based on previous performance, not certain about the others.

Mak was disappointed that his aim at the center of mass on those hellhounds wasn't as effective as targeted shots, so he started to aim at critical points on the hellhounds. Starting with the one he targeted last Mak worked his way down the line in from of Falco. The first arrow buried itself deeply in the creature, but the chaos, Mak's quick shots, and movement of combat kept him from seeing if the other shots had any effect.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 37/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d8+7=21 ;
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 9:36:17 AM
Falco yelps as he is again the focus of an attack by too many hellhounds. He knows others are injured as well but if he falls he will be of no help.

"The next few moments are going to hurt."

He mumbles as he takes a step back {H6} and casts a healing spell on himself. {Cure Mod: 21}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 7d6=29 ;
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 12:03:36 PM
Elyas looks between the melee of friends and enemies, considering dropping an area spell there, but he can't find a good way to do it without catching his friends in another web (or worse..)

Seeing falco facing down 3 hounds, he decides it is best to help there. he quickly steps to the side, stretching out a hand. lightning races through all three beasts!

[lightning bolt against H 7,8,9. each needs a DC 18 reflex save for half damage]

[don't forget to add +2 to all your attacks from haste and inspire! and the free haste attacks of course]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (29/63 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 9; CMD: 20) | d20+12=20 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=27 ; d8+17=24 ; d8+17=25 ; d4+6=10 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=8 ;
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 8:32:54 PM
Rolth continues his enraged speechifying, even as he power attacks through as many more of the hellhounds as he can reach. He'll try to finish off any wounded ones before turning to the next within reach.

(Inspire Courage continues)

+1 morning star to hit = 20, damage = 24
+1 morning star to hit = 20, damage = 25
paw to hit = 16, damage = 10
paw to hit = 13, damage = 7
bite to hit = 27, damage = 8

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/15 rounds used (active)
Haste
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 27/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+10=23 ; 2d8+2=14 ;
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 11:39:40 PM
Kiwina wheels, his weapon becoming a lance as he charges H9. (Hits AC 23 for 14 points damage.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=17 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+11=16 ; 2d4+3=7 ; 2d4+3=5 ; 2d4+3=8 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=6 ; d6=3 ;
Thursday July 9th, 2020 12:01:49 AM
TsakAttack1=17, Dmg=7;
TsakAttack2=16, Dmg=5;
TsakAttack3=16, Dmg=8;
EsAttackBite=16, Dmg=3;
EsAttackClaw1=6;
EsAttackClaw2=6;

Tsak and Esmerelda continue to attack the hounds attacking them (Both on H5).

DM Dan - Let loose the dogs of war! d20+7=8 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=9 ;
Thursday July 9th, 2020 3:01:24 AM
((OoC: Sorry, you're right, Rolth did hit! I somehow missed replying to your post! My mistake. Mak did hit only twice.))

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {They managed to make their saves I'm afraid, they were clearly slowed by the entangling, but still escaped.}

Mak fires off another three arrows, immediately felling one of the creatures.

Falco moves away, and heals himself.

Elyas casts a mighty lightning bolt, only one of which manages to partially avoid, the other two (H7 and H9) are hit by the full force of the blast.

Rolth lashes out again, just as one of the creatures falls to the injuries he inflicted on the previous round. His attacks hit home and two fall under his furious assault.

Kiwina lunges forward further injuring H9, it whimpers in pain, clearly very injured.

Tsak and Esmerelda both swing and claw and bite furiously. but none of their attacks manage to land on the infernal canids.

The five remaining hellhounds all begin to whimper and, as if they know the battle is going against them, start running off together away from the camp, leaving disturbed foliage and broken flora in their wake, you could easily track them back to their lair should you choose, either now or in the morning once you've fully rested.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (23/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Thursday July 9th, 2020 8:33:00 AM
Rolth is exhilarated, despite his post rage fatigue. "Finally, to have defeated such foes! Nice work, Petals! Elyas, that spell was electrifying! I proposed that we continue our rest after healing up, then track them down in the morning and put an end to the threat they pose to travelers here. What do you think?"

Rolth will take a pair of canine teeth as a trophy from one of his kills.

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +13/+13/+13/+8 To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3)
Thursday July 9th, 2020 9:12:05 AM
Mak was clearly shocked by the hellhounds resiliency to his arrows as he commented. "They were uncanny in their ability to avoid my shots. Are they normally so tough? They appear to just be dogs..of sorts."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 37/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+9=27 ; d20+9=13 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=6 ; 3d6=11 ;
Thursday July 9th, 2020 9:17:42 AM
As they run Falco fires off two arrows at the slowest of them if they are in range of the bow still. {Hit: 27/13 Dam: 6/6}

"That was unplesant. Gather up Petals and I will heal the wounds you have to some degree."

Once everyone is close enough he channels the power of the Warper-sar. {Healing: 11 for all}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=27 ;
Thursday July 9th, 2020 2:27:08 PM
Elyas prepares to fire off another lighting strike after seeing how effective the first one was. seeing the hounds start to retreat, however, he lowers his hands and rejoins the group.

those are quite dangerous beasts. we should certainly track down their lair in the morning to make sure they cannot waylay and probably kill less prepared groups of travelers.

as the team heals up and gets ready to settle in for the rest of the night, Elyas tries to recall what he knows of Hell hounds. are they common in this region? is it normal for them to attack an armed camp like this? was Mak correct in musing that these were tougher than they should have been?
[knowledge Planes = 27]

Kiwina (Steve M) 38/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday July 9th, 2020 7:31:27 PM
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's plan, and thanks Falco for the first round of healing.

"That is what liontaur's cut their teeth on? As bad as the nawao back home -- which we only encountered one at a time."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday July 9th, 2020 11:40:20 PM
Thanks Falco, I feel much better now.

Tsak is unsure whether tracking the beasts is the right thing to do. There must be balance in the wold and it's not the Petals job to make everything safe. It's only a thought and he will happily go with whatever the party decision is.

The half-orc spends some time fussing over Esmerelda and telling her what a good job she did.
For her part the cat seems to have taken it in her stride as she calms quite quickly and seems ready to get on with whatever's next.

DM Dan - Sleep tight, don't let the bed hounds bite...
Friday July 10th, 2020 2:55:52 AM
Rolth takes a trophy and prepares to get some more rest.

Mak is surprised at how hardy they were for things that just appear to be dogs.

Falco takes a last couple of potshots at the fleeing animals and is rewarded with a whimper.

Elyas things what he knows about Hellhounds - Highlight to display spoiler: {The hellhounds were unusually resilient. There may be something off about them, or they are just hardier survivors. However, hellhounds are relatively common in this area, you won't trip over them, but you can find them easily enough should you particularly want to. They will sometimes attack camps if they feel they have the upper hand because of numbers.}

Kiwina expresses suprise.

Tsak agrees with the party, despite a little personal conflict.

The party rests up and awakens the next day, feeling like they had a good, restful night's sleep, or at least as good and restful as you can get on the ground. You all get moving in the direction the hellhounds went, but after a little while, it seems you may lose the trail, perhaps the hellhounds slowed down, you will need to see if you can pick it up again.

Survival Roll please to continue tracking!

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+19=38 ; d8+1=7 ;
Friday July 10th, 2020 8:53:13 AM
Before sleeping, Kiwina casts a cure on himself. (7 hp -- plus 7 for the rest? He is still not fully recovered.)

Kiwina points out the path he thinks the hounds took. (Survival = 38 to track)

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: one ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times
(After rest and prep)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday July 10th, 2020 9:51:20 AM
Elyas prepares his spells in the morning, feeling eager to track down the hellhounds. he ignores a few of his normal spells that are fire-based and chooses some other options that may be better against hellhounds

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +13/+13/+13/+8 To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+5=17 ;
Friday July 10th, 2020 10:20:16 AM
Mak had shot a few durable arrows and sought to collect them in the daylight. He removed two from one of the dead hellhounds and searched for the others that might have missed their target. As for tracking, once again Mak wasn't much help, but he studied the way Kiwina was looking at them in the hope that he might learn how to track himself.

OOC: 7 Arrows, Perception +5, Roll 17.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday July 10th, 2020 10:45:30 AM
{ooc: Falco would have healed all injuries before resting.}

As always Falco gets up and does his daily commune with the warper-sar. He thanks them for providing the power to heal as he did last evening.

_____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+2=13 ; d20+13=29 ;
Friday July 10th, 2020 1:44:05 PM
Rolth thanks Falco profusely for the healing, and tries to help Kiwina with the tracking. He manages to find one foot print that Kiwina didn't already point out, although it probably didn't really help much!

"Elyas, that lightning bolt was very exciting! What magical tricks do you have planned for this morning's ambush of the remaining hounds? I might be charging in, but don't want to get in the way of arcane awesomeness!"

Rolth keeps a wary eye out as we advance, knowing that they might try to come back at us.

(Survival = 13 to help Kiwina track, success!
Perception = 29 to spot threats as we move)

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +13/+13/+13/+8 To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3)
Friday July 10th, 2020 2:32:14 PM
Mak was impressed with Rolth's strategery. It was true of dogs and wolves to lure people in and attack from behind, so he positioned himself such that he too could keep an eye out to their flank.

DM Dan - Sleep tight, don't let the bed hounds bite...
Sunday July 12th, 2020 11:02:04 AM
Kiwina heals and tracks.

Elyas prepares spells.

Mak collects all his arrows.

Falco heals up.

Rolth looks to help Kiwina track.

Tracking the hellhounds through the underbrush is a little difficult, but possible, and Kiwina, helped by Rolth manages it with surprising ease. As it gets towards lunchtime, you come across a small den set into a overhanging stone. The tracks lead directly into it, but you have some time to prepare, before you start.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Sunday July 12th, 2020 5:09:34 PM
Rolth looks around at his fellows. "Nice job, Kiwina, you've found them. Now to root out this blight upon the isle. I do wonder whether just rushing in might be a little rash. I've heard stories of them breathing fire. Might be quite nasty if they all do that at once as we come through the entrance. Can anyone protect a couple of us from such flames? That would be most handy. If not, I do have a special anything potion that might help me, but of course that is fairly precious. Having seen their savage pack tactics, I think I'll cast a mirror image just before we go in too. Any other thoughts on what we can do to prepare for this battle?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday July 13th, 2020 8:49:06 AM
"I can ask the spirits to help one of us withstand their fiery breath, but which of us will lead the assault? If we can draw them out, it might be to our advantage. You and I, Rolth, might have problems if there are caves."

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: one ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday July 13th, 2020 9:53:32 AM
I have a spell that can protect from fire, but I would only be able to protect one person. two at the most. if we can draw the creatures out i can use a spell to slow them down and entangle them as they approach, maybe allowing us to pick them off without getting quite as close...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday July 13th, 2020 10:15:33 AM
Not getting too close sounds like a great idea. I think I'll stick with the crossbow for this one.

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +13/+13/+13/+8 To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3)
Monday July 13th, 2020 10:23:07 AM
"Ummm. Coax them out and pick them off as they come out. Maybe some smoke grenades or fire arrows?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Monday July 13th, 2020 11:51:57 AM

Before any action starts Falco casts Shield of Faith on himself and Bull Strength on Tsak.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - Sleep tight, don't let the bed hounds bite...
Tuesday July 14th, 2020 3:12:44 AM
Rolth mentions fire protection.

Kiwina says it's possible.

Elyas suggest trying to draw them out.

Tsak wants to stay back this time.

Mak agrees forcing them out is a good idea.

Falco casts a few spells.

While you are discussing what to do, you easily spot a couple of hellhounds come meandering out, standing at the entrance and looking around. They appear to be standing guard, as best as you can tell, and are looking out for any unwelcome visitors.

Please all make a stealth roll.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+2=20 ; d4+1=2 ;
Tuesday July 14th, 2020 6:51:11 AM
Rolth ducks down when he sees the hellhounds emerge, trying to hide amongst the nearby scrub while we finish our plan.

(Stealth = 20)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Mirror Image - 2 images remain
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+4=19 ;
Tuesday July 14th, 2020 7:10:49 AM
(Stealth = 19)

Kiwina does his best to keep still and quiet. Centaurs aren' t known for their stealth.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+11=18 ; d20+10=19 ;
Tuesday July 14th, 2020 9:07:14 AM
Falco keeps an eye out and sneaks forward with the others. {Perception: 18 | Stealth: 19}

_____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +13/+13/+13/+8 To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+4=16 ;
Tuesday July 14th, 2020 9:37:11 AM
OOC: Stealth +4, Untrained, Roll 16.

You'd think standing still would be easy, but Mak found it to be exceedingly difficult as the pain in his leg decided at that very moment to flare up. Still the soldier gritted his teeth and tried to not alert the creature of their presence. Mak had no intention of moving closer, if he could see them he could shoot them, so he stayed put.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+4=15 ;
Tuesday July 14th, 2020 11:00:42 AM
elyas tries to keep out of sight of the creatures, but he is not the sneakiest person around
[stealth = 15]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+10=14 ;
Wednesday July 15th, 2020 12:35:46 AM
(Stealth=14)

Tsak stays still and quiet.

He wonders if the hounds will pick up Esmerelda's scent and whether that would lure them further out.

DM Dan - Sleep tight, don't let the bed hounds bite...
Wednesday July 15th, 2020 2:57:36 AM
The party all tries to hold still and keep watch on the two "guards" at the same time.

The guards just sit there lazily looking around, you're certain they've not seen you and as such, you have the element of surprise.

Map

Here is a Map, you have the element of surprise, however the cave looks like it could hold more than a few more Hellhounds.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Wednesday July 15th, 2020 7:02:47 AM
Roth whispers, "Does anyone have a way to seal off the cave mouth? Or kill both the guards quietly? Otherwise, I can charge and probably kill one, and maybe Mak and some of you others could shoot the other one dead? What else should we do to boost our chances?"

If no other fire protection is forthcoming, Rolth will drink his anything potion to gain Resist Energy (fire).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+9=21 ; d20+9=14 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=6 ;
Wednesday July 15th, 2020 9:19:22 AM
Falco whispers back, "Nothing to seal the cave but I can try and take one out at range." He prepares arrows to fire the second someone moves to attack.

{Readied Action: 21|14 Dam: 4|6}

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday July 15th, 2020 4:35:19 PM
if you're going in first Rolth, let me help you first

elyas puts a hand on Rolth and speaks a few words. Rolths skin feels cool as a protective layer spreads over him.

[cast resist energy: fire on Rolth. now that I'm 7th level that grants a whopping energy resistance 20!]

if you go in first Rolth, try to stay in our line of sight and draw any remaining hounds out of the cave. I will cast a spell to slow them down and allow us to hopefully pick a few off. don't go into the cave if you can avoid it or you might get stuck too!

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday July 15th, 2020 7:52:49 PM
Kiwina studies the ground around the cave. If he were to cast an entangle, could that amount to sealing it off for the duration? He can provide himself and one other a resist energy, using his potion and the spirits. He also has a tanglefoot bag and a thunderstone. "If the things breath fire, I assume they're immune to fire and heat?"

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: one ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12/+7 To Hit(DA,RS,WT), 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Wednesday July 15th, 2020 10:46:41 PM
Mak agreed to the plan.

OOC: Where is he on the map?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday July 15th, 2020 11:13:48 PM
Tsak feels a slight tingle over his body, presumably as a result of when Falco looked at him and said some words under his breath.
Surely he didn't curse me? How was I to know that was the last piece of apple pie? That was days ago...

He mind wonders as he imagines all the things he might now be capable of (am I invisible? can I fly?), but he pulls it back to the present and concentrates on being ready to fire bolts at large, angry, fire breathing puppies.

DM Dan - The Cave of... well... not WONDERS exactly... Map
Thursday July 16th, 2020 2:54:32 AM
((Map is in the header now))

Rolth makes a few suggestions on how to proceed.

Falco makes a point about sealing the cave.

Elyas casts a spell on Rolth

Kiwina asks about Hellhound immunity.

Mak goes along with what is being discussed.

Tsak is unsure as to what has been cast on him.

The hellhounds at the entrance are just lazying around, one of them is even now lying down, but with it's ears pricked up. The other is walking in small circles, pausing to lift it's nose and sniff the air every now and again.

While you are casting spells and discussing what to do, a third hellhound comes out of the cave with something small and black hanging from it's mouth. It also takes a look around before sniffing the air and putting the small thing on the ground, which immediately starts moving and appears to be a hellhound puppy.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+6=19 ;
Thursday July 16th, 2020 7:12:14 AM
"So, are these things irredeemable spawn of evil, or can they be made into pets? Anyone know?" He tries to recall what he has heard from local lore. Rolth also casts expeditious retreat on himself while we plan.

Knowledge Local = 19

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday July 16th, 2020 9:51:26 AM
"I'm faster than these things are," Kiwina says. "I could get their attention and probably draw off the guards. Especially if our archers stay hidden to see if more come out of the cave."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday July 16th, 2020 10:31:41 AM
Falco shifts from foot to foot waiting, having gotten bitten up pretty good last time he is not willing to fire first.

"That makes sense. Draw them off and see what happens."

_____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12/+7 To Hit(DA,RS,WT), 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Thursday July 16th, 2020 11:18:51 AM
Mak was ready, but had one suggestion. "Elyas, that speed thing you do is most helpful. It might help if you do that again before we engage them."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday July 16th, 2020 8:12:49 PM
Might it be prudent to go about our business and enquire with the whatever locals we next meet whether destroying the nest is the right course of action? If it is, I'm sure we'll be able to find it again, and they are unlikely to move if they have puppies. Also I'm not sure that a fire breathing puppy and a very furry cat are ideal travelling companions...

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday July 16th, 2020 9:15:07 PM
Elyas sees the hellhound puppy and starts to have second thoughts. do we really have reason to come here and kill them all? They attacked us, but isn't that natural for a predator? Maybe Tsak is right and we are better off inquiring with the locals before destroying this family

Elyas looks around, hoping that others back him up on this. If he's alone in his reservation he will fight with his allies, but he wants to talk it through first

DM Dan - The Cave of... well... not WONDERS exactly... Map
Friday July 17th, 2020 3:08:53 AM
Rolth thinks about hellhounds - Highlight to display spoiler: {They are all lawful evil creatures. It's in their instincts. Would it be possible to raise one kindly? Possibly... but most people don't wait to find out, as an adolescent hellhound is not something most people want in their homes.}

Kiwina offers to try to draw the guards off.

Falco waits to see what the party decide.

Mak asks to be sped up again.

Tsak suggests that the party don't attack the nest right now, but ask around first.

Elyas also agrees with the idea of asking the locals.

The party has to decide what it's course of action will be. The hellhounds at this time are apparently being quite lazy and not attacking anything, and seem to be licking their wounds from the fight you had against them, so they are vulnerable and injured. Now would be the best time to attack, as if you return later they may be back to full strength, and this time, they won't retreat.

However, if it's not necessary to destroy the nest, is it worth the risk? After all they are doing what they are born to do, they just follow their instincts.

What consensus does the party come to?

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday July 17th, 2020 10:47:07 AM
"Naweo also have children, but evil is in their nature. Goblins, at least we had hope they could decide to be peaceable. Are these beasts capable of reform, and did they attack us in the first place out of hunger, fear, or malice? That I think is what decides whether we move on."

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: one ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12/+7 To Hit(DA,RS,WT), 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday July 17th, 2020 4:40:19 PM
Mak didn't know anything of these hounds, so he waited for those with the knowledge to make a decision.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Friday July 17th, 2020 5:27:07 PM
"Well, these things are evil by their very nature. Wolves and bears might attack and eat you, but these things would enjoy it. Recall that they attacked us unprovoked. If they could catch a young liontaur, they would not hesitate to toy with the kit until it died. I say we offer them a quick and honorable death in battle"

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12/+7 To Hit(DA,RS,WT), 1d8 + 12, Crit x3)
Friday July 17th, 2020 7:41:52 PM
Mak shrugged. ”I’m ok with that. “

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday July 17th, 2020 9:41:32 PM
Falco shakes his head as he finds the Petals standing around.

"So... Hellhouds are bad, which is hard to believe. I really don't want to get bit all up again but I can start shooting arrows if you like."

He might be concerned that the spells he cast are being wasted in a situation the clearly calls for action.

_____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - The Cave of... well... not WONDERS exactly... Map
Saturday July 18th, 2020 9:08:53 AM
Kiwina discusses the possibility of them not being irredeemably evil.

Mak avoids making a statement one way or the other.

Rolth says they should be killed.

Falco is a little incredulous.

While the Petals are discussing what to do another hellhound with a pup comes out of the cave and drops the pup, letting it wander around a little, while the guards kind of lie down looking around lazily. They haven't noticed you or that anything might be up, however, they will probably notice you soon if you don't act.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC: 10; Touch: 6; CMD: 17) | d20+12=22 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=20 ; d8+16=24 ; d4+5=6 ; d4+5=7 ; d4+5=8 ; d4+8=10 ; d4+8=9 ;
Saturday July 18th, 2020 10:14:46 AM
Rolth's impetuous side takes over as he thinks "Who is Leroy Jenkins and why did his name pop into my head?" He charges H2 in a seething rage, ready to deliver his most powerful blows, protected by a pair of mirror images and Elyas' Resist Fire. (Rage, Power attack, liontaur charge)

Morning star to hit +12 = 22, damage 1d8+16 = 24
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 25, damage 1d4+5 = 6
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+5 = 7
Bite to hit +9 = 18, damage 1d4+5 = 8
Rake 1 to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+8 = 10
Rake 2 to hit +9 = 20, damage 1d4+8 = 9

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/15 rounds used (active)
Mirror Image - 2 images
Expeditious Retreat = 80’ move
Resist Energy Fire = 20
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+10=20 ; 2d8+6=19 ;
Saturday July 18th, 2020 1:11:00 PM
"So much for drawing them off," Kiwina mutters. He asks the spirits for protection from the hounds' burning breath as he follows Rolth into the open. There's no help for it, to reach the hounds and still attack, he has to charge. Rolth will take care of H2, so he attacks H1. He uses a lance.

Hits AC: 20 for 19 damage.-- oops, that should be 21 damage.

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(+10 to his is +7 BAB, +2 charging, +1 weapon; charging centaurs deal double damage with the lance, +3 strength bonus for a two-handed weapon has been doubled to get +6 -- forgot to include the +1 weapon)

Kiwina expects a resist energy next round -- unless the spirits decide to do things differently when they cast next round, of course.

Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: one ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+10=22 ; d6+3=7 ;
Monday July 20th, 2020 8:28:38 AM

As the Petals move Falco lets out a little breath. Maybe we can keep and raise the pups? he considers. Still he moves forward {I7} and launches a single arrow.

{Attack H1: Hit 22 | Dam 7}

_____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=15 ; d6+4=5 ;
Monday July 20th, 2020 10:06:56 AM
well i guess that settles that doesn't it? Elyas says to no one in particular as he joins the fight.

he moves to where he can look into the cave mouth slightly, then pulls out something odd from his spell pouch. a little octopus tentacle! he starts a spell and creates an area effect to slow down the beasts. but this time instead of sticky webs as you've come to expect from Elyas, a field of rubbery black tentacles appears, burrowing up from the floor and reaching for any creature in the area!

[black tentacles in the area marked by purple on the map. the CMB roll for this round is 15 against the CMD of all creatures in the area. each creature that fails is grappled and takes 5 damage. the CMD of the tentacles for escaping is 22.]

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +12/+12/+7 To Hit(DA,RS,WT), 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+12=24 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+7=9 ; d8+12=18 ; d8+12=19 ;
Monday July 20th, 2020 10:37:12 AM
Mak took aim at the far hound (H1), and shot three arrows at the beast. The first two struck the creature and buried themselves deep into it's hide.

OOC: His arrows should hit before Rolth or Kiwina arrives on the scene. Attack 1, Roll 24, Damage 18; Attack 2, Roll 21, Damage 19; Attack 3, Roll 9, Miss.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=29 ; d20+5=16 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=9 ;
Monday July 20th, 2020 6:49:51 PM
(TsakAttack1=29, Dmg=5; TsakAttack2=16, Dmg=9)

Tsak moves closer (to L5 as shown on map) and fires twice at H1.
Esmerelda shadows Tsak for the moment.

DM Dan - The Cave of... well... not WONDERS exactly... Map d20+9=20 ; d8+9=17 ;
Tuesday July 21st, 2020 5:18:42 AM
Rolth make short work of H2

Kiwina injures H1 badly

Falco fires at H1 injuring it.

Elyas' spell seems like it didn't work

Mak fires at H1 finsihing it off.

Tsak holds fire and fires at H3 as it appears.

The first two hellhounds go down quickly and without so much as a howl, H3 appears and then howls loudly obviously trying to attract the others to it and it strikes out at Kiwina, doing 17 damage. You can hear howls coming from inside the cave, responding to the first and then steps heading towards the mouth.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=14 ; d20+8=11 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=8 ;
Tuesday July 21st, 2020 8:48:40 AM
Taking a small shuffeling step to the side Falco eyes the new arrival and lets two arrows fly.

{Attack H3 - Hit: 14|11 Dam: 6|8}

_____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=16 ; d6+4=8 ; 4d4+4=15 ;
Tuesday July 21st, 2020 9:47:39 AM
even though they didn't capture any hounds the first time, the tentacles continue to thrash in the cave, grasping at anything that moves. CMB = 16 this round, 8 damage and grappled for anything that the roll beats. [ooc: rolled a 3 last round, a 4 this round... these really are supposed to be cooler than this... at least it is difficult terrain]

Elyas moves forward to cast another spell. he knows it has been effective in the past to use haste, but now the group is too spread out for that to work. for now he simply fires a cluster of missiles at the center hound.

[ooc: let's just skip the to hit rolls then! magic missile for 15 damage]

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5 To Hit(DA,RS,WT), 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+10=25 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+5=20 ; d8+11=14 ; d8+11=18 ;
Tuesday July 21st, 2020 10:38:39 AM
Mak fired at the center hound as well in the hope that it too would perish under an onslaught of missiles.

OOC: Attacks, Roll 25, 13, 20. Hit, miss, hit. Damage: 32 hp.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:14; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d20+13=26 ; d20+13=23 ;
Tuesday July 21st, 2020 6:13:50 PM
Rolth begins an inspiring war chant, while looking into the entrance to see how many adults might be left. As part of his chant, he weaves in a plea for the hellhounds, calling out, "Leave this island forever, or you and your young will be destroyed!". He will take an attack of opportunity if any try to move past him without coming to terms. His mirror image, rage, and resist fire continue.

Perception = 26 (ignore the second roll) to count the foes

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/15 rounds used (active)
Mirror Image - 2 images remain
Expeditious Retreat = 80’ move
Resist Energy Fire = 20
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday July 21st, 2020 7:54:54 PM
Kiwina wants the archers to have an unimpeded view of the cave mouth, so he takes a short step away from H3 to S6/T7. There he divides his weapon into a trident and a light mace while the aumakua cast their spell.

=====
Effects: resist energy (fire) 0/10 hp

Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday July 21st, 2020 7:59:16 PM
Corrected HP: 57

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=24 ; d20+5=19 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=7 ;
Tuesday July 21st, 2020 11:45:38 PM
(TsakAttack1=24, Dmg=8, TsakAttack2=19, Dmg=7)

Tsak lets fly another two bolts at the newest hellhound (H3).

DM Dan - The Cave of... well... not WONDERS exactly... Map 2d6=10 ; 2d6=6 ;
Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 4:49:03 AM
Falco takes a couple of shots, but misses both.

Elyas opens fire with a spell that unerringly strikes it's target.

Mak finishes off H3 with his attacks.

Rolth makes a loud declaration Highlight to display spoiler: {There are the two remaining hellhounds, and it would appear five more inside the cave, the ones inside the cave look smaller, and for the first time you realise these hellhounds you've been fighting are angried and more vicious than you would have expected}

Kiwina moves to a more advantageous position.

Tsak fires are at H4, his first bolt striking true.

H3 has fallen, and two more have taken up the fight, you can all still hear some growling from inside the cave. The two hellhounds at the mouth both breath fire, one on Kiwina, one on Rolth.

Both make a reflex Save, DC17 for half damage. Kiwina your fail damage is 10, Rolth it's 6.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:14; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d4=3 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=21 ; d8+17=20 ; d4=2 ;
Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 7:21:47 AM
"Looks like these two adults outside and five smaller ones inside are all that remain. They seem more vicious than ever, so I guess coming to terms is out of the question. So be it. Back to the Pit with you, fiends!"

When the flames erupt, Rolth flinches, but then basks in the warm glow as Elyas’ spell protects him completely. He continues with his attacks, now against H5, all the while voicing his inspiring war chant.

Morning star to hit +11 = 27, damage 1d8+17= 20
Paw 1 to hit +8 = 9, damage 1d4+ 8 = miss
Paw 2 to hit +8 = 19, damage 1d4+ 8 = 11
Bite to hit +8 = 28, 21 crit confirm, damage 1d4+ 8 + 12= 22]

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/15 rounds used (active)
Mirror Image - 2 images remain
Expeditious Retreat = 80’ move
Resist Energy Fire = 20
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5 To Hit(DA,RS,WT), 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+10=14 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+5=18 ;
Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 8:36:54 AM
Mak pulled his bow thrice more. His first arrow broke on the rocks of the cave, The second grounded at the hounds feet, and the third caught an errant gust of wind and went wide. He'd missed all three times. Mak stepped forward and prepared to get a closer shot.

OOC: Mak takes a 5' Step and moves to E16.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+7=16 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=16 ; d8+2=8 ; d8+2=8 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=5 ;
Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 10:14:33 AM
Kiwina ducks the wrong way to avoid the fiery breath of the beast, but the spirits protect him.

He retaliates with a series of attacks against H4:
trident at +6 (including +1 MW weapon, -2 two weapons) -- AC 17 for 8 dmg
trident at +1 (including +1 MW weapon, -2 two weapons, -5 2nd attack) -- AC 17 for 8 dmg
light mace at +6 (including +1 MW weapon, -2 two weapons) -- AC 19 for 3 dmg
hoof at +5 (including -2 secondary attack) -- AC 22 for 8 dmg
hoof at +5 (including -2 secondary attack) -- AC 16 for 5 dmg

=====
Effects: resist energy (fire) 10/10 hp (depleted this round)

Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=15 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=17 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=9 ;
Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 12:25:12 PM
Falco is completely fine with killing these beasts and again lets two arrows fly.

{Attack H5: Hit: 15|28 Crit Confirm: 17 | Damage 6|7 Crit Damage: 13 - Animals are +2 favored enemy if that helps}

_____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=15 ; 4d4+4=14 ;
Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 2:21:41 PM
the tentacles continue to wave around lazily, not really doing much of anything (another 3 on the die for a 15 vs CMD)

Elyas lets loose another set of magic missiles, against whichever of the two visible hellhounds are still standing. (H4 if they are both still alive), doing 14 damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:14; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d4+8=12 ;
Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 3:52:22 PM
Forgot to add the damage for Rolth’s critical hit with his bite vs H5. Please add 12 hp of damage, if it matters. Thanks!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=15 ; d20+5=6 ;
Thursday July 23rd, 2020 12:29:54 AM
(TsakAttack1=15, TsakAttack2=6)

Tsak fires another two shots, changing targets (H4) as the foes topple to the Petals onslaught.

Both bolts fly high and to the right. He does a finger wave of SORRY to Kiwina as he almost takes one of the taurs ears off.

I mean, I'm not saying you're fat mate, it's just hard to aim at that little puppy that's hiding behind you.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday July 23rd, 2020 10:57:02 AM
Hearing the shout, Kiwina glances at Tsak and then back at the slavering, fanged beast with glowing red eyes and smoky breath, five feet tall at the shoulder. . . Little puppy might seem funny someday, maybe.

CDM Jerry [OOC post]
Thursday July 23rd, 2020 10:29:17 PM
Sent this out this evening:

Woldians!

Our only means of communication is via email. That means that as a part of your membership, you are responsible for checking email daily. The easy way of course is to check emails before making your post. Even if you are playing via phone at times, check your email.

We've only had to fuss at a few over the years for not reading emails. We've only had to threaten 1 with probation for not communicating. We have seen an increase in difficulty when trying to reach members [players and DMs] over the last year or two so I'm sending this reminder.

To be a member here, this is one of your responsibilities like posting. I'm tempted to have Sheriff Zach list names of folks who did not reply to emails within 24 hrs on posting days. No I'm not there yet. :)
So anyway, please check your email. :)

CDM Jerry

DM Dan - The Cave of... well... not WONDERS exactly... Map d20+9=25 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=25 ; d8+9=17 ; d8+9=10 ; d8+9=13 ; d8+9=16 ;
Friday July 24th, 2020 3:27:17 AM
Rolth lets out a flurry of attacks, but only one strikes true.

Mak misses his shots.

Falco strikes true with one attack.

Elyas' spells impact again with enough force to make H4 howl.

Tsak misses with his shots.

The two very angry hellhounds both make full attacks against Kiwina and Rolth they are injured, H4 is looking particularly bad. But they both make a couple of quick snaps with their jaws, both of them grabbing flesh both times, for 27 damage to Kiwina and 29 damage to Rolth.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:14; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) |
Friday July 24th, 2020 7:46:44 AM
(OOC: it wasn’t clear from my last post but I had two hits in the high the twenties last round, for a total of 42hp. I’m traveling and using a small screen, so having some difficulty with complicated posts, sorry! I’ll make my next real post shortly.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/63 HP | AC:12; Touch: 8; CMD: 19) | d20+11=31 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+17=21 ; d8+17=19 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=25 ; d4+8=10 ; d4+8=12 ;
Friday July 24th, 2020 8:11:23 AM
Rolth snarls in renewed fury as the bites tear his flesh. He continues his inspiring chant, while unleashing another flurry of attacks against H5.

His MIRROR IMAGES continue to dance about, however ineffectually :)

Morning star to hit +11 = 31, 26 crit confirm, damage 1d8+17 x 2 = 40
Paw 1 to hit +8 = 11, damage 1d4+ 8 = miss
Paw 2 to hit +8 = 26, damage 1d4+ 8 = 10
Bite to hit +8 = 25, damage 1d4+ 8 = 12

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 4/15 rounds used (active)
Mirror Image - 2 images remain
Expeditious Retreat = 80’ move
Resist Energy Fire = 20
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=21 ; d20+8=19 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=6 ;
Friday July 24th, 2020 9:13:12 AM

Falco keeps firing off arrows.

{@ Whoever is up: Hit: 21/19 Dam: 5/6}

_____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5 To Hit(DA,RS,WT), 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+10=23 ; d8+11=19 ;
Friday July 24th, 2020 9:13:58 AM
Mak moves forward thirty feet (I13) and fires again.

OOC: Attack, Roll 23, Hit, Damage 19

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=16 ; d20+6=23 ; d6+3=5 ;
Friday July 24th, 2020 9:42:41 AM
the tentacles just kind of poke and prod at the hell hounds
[16 vs CMD this round for grappling... seriously that's 4 rolls in a row for these things that have been less than a 5 on a d20]

elyas throws a dart of acid at the hound fighting Kiwina
23 vs touch ac for 5 acid damage

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+6=18 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=22 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=5 ; d6+1=6 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=6 ;
Saturday July 25th, 2020 12:04:31 AM
Kiwina tries another full attack on H4.

trident at +6 (including +1 MW weapon, -2 two weapons) -- AC 18 for 3 dmg
trident at +1 (including +1 MW weapon, -2 two weapons, -5 2nd attack) -- AC 10 for 5 dmg
light mace at +6 (including +1 MW weapon, -2 two weapons) -- AC 11 for 6 dmg
hoof at +5 (including -2 secondary attack) -- AC 25 (18 crit confirm) for 5 dmg (3 more if crit)
hoof at +5 (including -2 secondary attack) -- AC 22 for 6 dmg

=====
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d4=4 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=2 ;
Monday July 27th, 2020 1:44:44 AM
(d4 rolled in error, TsakAttack1=27, Dmg=5; TsakAttack2=17, Dmg=2)

Kiwina doesn't look amused. Tsak shuts his mouth and concentrates, it wouldn't do well to underestimate a pack of these things. He fires off another couple of bolts (target is H4).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/63 HP | AC:12; Touch: 8; CMD: 19) |
Monday July 27th, 2020 9:38:33 PM
Rolth looks over the carnage toward the devilspawn pups, and has an idea. "I wonder if they will follow a new alpha?"

DM Dan - The Cave of... well... not WONDERS exactly... Map d20+5=25 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=7 ; 2d8+1=15 ; 2d6=8 ; d8+1=6 ; d6=5 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=16 ;
Tuesday July 28th, 2020 3:07:55 AM
Rolth roars and unleashes a flurry of attacks against the Hellhound.

Falco keeps shooting.

Mak fires a shot hitting.

Elyas flings some acid for a hit.

Tsak fires a few more bolts.

After a flurry of blows and attacks the two hellhounds outside go down whimpering before breathing their last, you hear a barking sound, loud and angry as five hellhounds come pouring out of the cave. These hellhounds look smaller than the ones you've been fighting, but are actually about the size you'd expect... the previous ones you've fought all of a sudden seem a little bit TOO large for what they are.

The hellhounds immediately try and attack Kiwina and Rolth, focussing on Rolth with three attacking him. The first scores a critical hit, doing 15 piercing and 8 fire damage, the second one also manages to bite him for 6 piercing and 5 fire damage.

Kiwina manages to avoid both of the bit attacks coming his way.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/63 HP | AC:12; Touch: 8; CMD: 19) |
Tuesday July 28th, 2020 4:13:05 AM
(OOC: do they have a way of bypassing my mirror images? For the hits this round and last, I don’t see any rolls to see whether they hit an image or Rolth. And as the damage piles up, it is starting to matter!)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=29 ; d6+4=10 ; 4d4+4=16 ;
Tuesday July 28th, 2020 2:18:56 PM
as the new hounds emerge, the mass of tentacles finally perk up, grabbing several hounds and squeezing them!
[black tentacles roll = 29 vs CMD or become grappled. the tentacles constrict for 10 damage to each]

Elyas then flings another set of missiles at the hound not in the tentacles. 16 auto-hitting damage

Mak (JamesM) (47/47 HP| AC 23/16T/17FF | CMD 26 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +15 To Hit(WT, PBS), 1d8 + 8, Crit x3) d20+15=26 ; d8+8=16 ;
Tuesday July 28th, 2020 2:43:09 PM
Mak hobbled forward to aid Rolth and stopped about thirty feet away as he sighted on the hellhound and fired his bow. Since he was rushed he aimed at the center of mass and fired. (SH4). His arrow buried deep in the dog like creature and with hope ended it's assault on the cat man.

OOC: Attack, Roll 26, Hit, Damage 16 hp.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=22 ; d20+8=24 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=4 ;
Tuesday July 28th, 2020 3:43:41 PM
Fish in a barrel, dogs in a cave. No difference I guess.

Falco considers and keeps firing.

{@S3 Hit: 22/24 Dam: 7/4}

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+6=26 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=11 ; d8+2=6 ; d8+2=4 ; d6+1=2 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=8 ;
Tuesday July 28th, 2020 9:22:21 PM
This round Kiwina concentrates his attacks on SH1.

trident at +6 -- AC 26 (7 to confirm crit) for 6 dmg
trident at +1 -- AC 15 for 4 dmg
light mace at +6 -- AC 21 for 2 dmg
hoof at +5 -- AC 20 for 6 dmg
hoof at +5 -- AC 11 for 8 dmg

=====
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=20 ; d20+5=15 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=7 ;
Tuesday July 28th, 2020 11:36:38 PM
(TsakAttack1=20, Dmg=9; TsakAttack2=15, Dmg=7)

Tsak moves a bit closer then unleashes a few bolts at the beasts attacking Kiwina (SH1).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/63 HP | AC:12; Touch: 8; CMD: 19) | d20+11=23 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=27 ; d8+17=19 ; d4+8=11 ; d4+8=9 ; d4+8=10 ; d4+8=10 ;
Wednesday July 29th, 2020 3:34:21 AM
Rolth keeps trying to hide amongst hiss mirror images while he fights. He starts swinging on one, moving down the line if it falls. Rage, power attack, and inspire courage continue as well.

Morning star to hit =23, damage = 19
Paw crit confirmed 28/21, damage = 20
Paw to hit = 19, damage = 10
Bite to hit = 27, damage = 10

DM Dan - The Cave of... well... not WONDERS exactly... Map d3=3 ; d2=1 ; d2=2 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=17 ; d20=16 ; d20=8 ;
Wednesday July 29th, 2020 5:20:37 AM
((OoC: Rolth, sorry, I completely missed your mirror images, my mistake!))

Elyas keeps opening fire on them, the black tentacles finally doing their work.

Mak opens firing, striking SH4

Falco's two shots strike true.

Kiwina's flurry of blows does some serious damage, finishing off SH1

Tsak shoots at SH2 instead, injuring it.

Rolth let's loose, his mirror images starting to help a bit more, but he deals considerable damage, immediately felling SH4 and SH5, as Mak's attacks had already wounded SH4.

The two remaining hellhounds don't give up the fight and both try to attack Kiwina, however, both miss, leaving them open and exposed.

You can hear from inside the cave that there is the soft barking of puppies.

Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | CLB: Arrow, Normal +12/7/-/-/12 To Hit(WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS),1d8 + 13, Crit x3 d20+12=21 ; d8+13=16 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+12=14 ;
Wednesday July 29th, 2020 9:26:31 AM
Mak took a small step up and fired again. This time he aimed for the beasts heart. With a little luck he could bring it down in short order. His first arrow lanced out and struck true. Mak was very satisfied with the results and fired again, but his hurried shot went wide as he prepared his final arrow, aimed, and let the arrow loose. The last arrow missed as well. Mak decided he'd have to get closer.

OOC: Firing at SH3. Attack 1, Roll 21, Hit; Damage 16 hp. Attack 2 and 3 miss.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday July 29th, 2020 9:57:11 AM

Thinking this is wrapping up Falco moves up instead of firing more arrows.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=32 ; d6+4=7 ; d20+6=7 ;
Wednesday July 29th, 2020 2:24:26 PM
the tentacles grab and squeeze the remaining hounds again
[natural 20 on the CMB check, for a 32] for 7 damage

Elyas sees that things are mostly in hand and doesn't want to spend too many spells in case they are needed later. he casts a glob of acid, but misses very badly (natural 1)

Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable +12/7/-/-/12 To Hit(WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS),1d8 + 13, Crit x3
Wednesday July 29th, 2020 3:39:57 PM
Mak heard the puppies squealing inside the cave and ceased firing. He knew they had to die, just as those infected with the heartseed had to be killed. Age didn't matter, the evil that consumed them would eventually blossom and threaten anyone near them. It was the nature of evil things in his experience.

OOC: Mak will volunteer to be the executioner if anyone is squeamish about killing the pups.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+6=15 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=20 ; d8+2=4 ; d6+2=5 ;
Wednesday July 29th, 2020 7:30:37 PM
With SH1 down, Kiwina turns his attention to SH2. SH2 turns out to be a charmed little bugger.

trident at +6 -- AC 15 for 4 dmg
trident at +1 -- AC 6 for -- dmg
light mace at +6 -- AC 9 for -- dmg
hoof at +5 -- AC 6 for -- dmg
hoof at +5 -- AC 20 for 5 dmg

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/63 HP | AC:12; Touch: 8; CMD: 19) |
Wednesday July 29th, 2020 10:56:19 PM
"Wait, before we kill the pups, I have an idea. The Hounds Tooth clan of Nantyr, whom we seek, is dedicated to bringing balance. I wonder whether we can bring them these pups, and see what they can make of them. It seems worth a try before just slaying them out of hand. I don't know if anytaur has ever tried such a thing. Can we at least try?" If the party goes along with it, he will try to help those who have some skill with beasts by playing a song, even using fascinate if it seems like it might help.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=25 ; d20+5=19 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=3 ;
Thursday July 30th, 2020 12:39:35 AM
(TsakAttack1=25, Dmg=7; TsakAttack2=19, Dmg=3)

Tsak watches as SH2 dances around Kiwina's weapons and hooves.
Picking his timing he launches his bolts as the hound is exposed whilst trying to evade a flying hoof.

Happy to do whatever with the pups mate, although I suspect that if they are to travel with us you had better keep them out of Esmerelda's sight.?

DM Dan - The Pups!
Thursday July 30th, 2020 3:09:06 AM
Mak fires and further injures SH3

Elyas' tentacles injure SH4 and finish of SH3

Kiwina's attacks hurt SH4 further, it's still standing but on it's last legs by the looks of things.

Rolth suggest finding a way to bring the pups along with you.

Tsak finishes off SH4 with his attacks.

As you enter the cave you notice that surrounding it, all the trees and plants are really dead, all cruelly imitating life. The cave itself is filled and emanating a horrid stench, a smell you all know, that sickly sweet smell of death and decay. Inside there are bones strewn about from all sorts of creatures, some of the bones still have flesh hanging on to them, perhaps that is where the smell comes from? It is like some sort of macabre carpet or flooring. You can see the odd backpack torn open and empty around as well.

There are four pups in here, who are growling at you, but clearly unsure. Rolth's song does a little to calm them down, but they still seem remarkably aggressive. You could perhaps bring them along, but would need to find some way to transport them.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/63 HP | AC:12; Touch: 8; CMD: 19) |
Thursday July 30th, 2020 6:19:24 AM
"any of you outdoorsy types have any ideas how to wrangle these pups? It’s a bit beyond my skill set. I suppose we should make sure that Nantyr’s remains aren’t here, and maybe see if there is any magic Or other loot left over from their victims."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d8+7=14 ;
Thursday July 30th, 2020 9:06:24 AM
[b] "Never been one for raising or controling animals. When an average dog is as big as you the persute is less appealing." [b]

As he talks he moves to Rolth and casts a healing spells. {Cure Mod: 14}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable +12/7/-/-/12 To Hit(WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS),1d8 + 13, Crit x3 d20=15 ;
Thursday July 30th, 2020 10:20:30 AM
The smell was all too familiar to Mak and brought back memories of himself buried in that pile and too injured to pull himself out. "We should make certain no one is alive in all that, at the very least." he commented as he leaned his bow in a clean spot and waded in to start searching the carnage.

Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Mak is trying to hide it, but he's deeply disturbed by the bodies and the smell. His hands are shaking and he keeps catching his breath as he hides just how frantic he really is here.}

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+5=12 ;
Thursday July 30th, 2020 11:49:52 AM
Kiwina considers Rolth's request about the pups, and finds it a bit odd. Kiwina himself does not have much experience dealing with animals, but tries to calm the pups. (Handle animals = 12) At least he will try to determine if the pups breathe fire yet -- he does not have any hope of containing them if they do.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+19=29 ;
Thursday July 30th, 2020 10:20:14 PM
(Perception=29)
Tsak has a bit of a look around, checking for any signs of life. The smells and sights don't particularly bother him, he's endured worse. He notices Mak's obvious discomfort.

I'm gonna wander back outside to keep guard. It wouldn't do to be surprised and trapped in here if more hounds, or anything else, is about. Anyone wanna join me?

DM Dan - The Pups!
Friday July 31st, 2020 3:08:35 AM
Rolth asks about wrangling the pups.

Falco does some healing.

Mak starts looking through the bodies.

Kiwina tries to calm the hellhound pups.

Tsak searches through some of the bodies, then goes on guard.

As Tsak searches through the bodies, he discovers a Rod of some description, it appears to be the only thing there. There is nothing else living other than the pups, which still seem a little aggressive. Kiwina's attempts to calm them down and get control of them don't seem to be doing much unfortunately.

The party, picking up the rod, also realises hellhound pelts can be valuable for their fire resistant properties, once made into proper clothes, so they may be worth something to get. ((Survival check, DC 14 to skin the Hellhounds properly))

Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable +12/7/-/-/12 To Hit(WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS),1d8 + 13, Crit x3
Friday July 31st, 2020 9:25:44 AM
Once they were certain no one was living in the heap of bodies Mak took up Tsak's offer and went outside to help guard. While he was there he he tried to wash himself as best he could with his limited supply of water.

"If we happen upon a river, I'll be tempted to not dive in right away. Even smelling like a fish would be better than this." Mak commented dryly.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+14=18 ;
Friday July 31st, 2020 9:38:25 AM
Elyas casts light inside of the cave, letting everyone search around more easily. he then works to ID the rod, knowing that these are often very useful for people such as himself...

spellcraft = 18

if he can't figure it out now, he'll take it with him and try again with aid from a spell next time he preps spells

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+9=13 ;
Friday July 31st, 2020 11:03:39 AM
"thanks for the healing, good a Falco. Alright, I guess we leave the pups here and see what the tribe wants to do about them. At least we restored the natural balance by killing the evil adults. And the pups won’t starve with all this meat lying about. Let’s get these skins and move on. Someone want to help me with that?"

Survival = 13, just need one helper to succeed

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+17=36 ;
Friday July 31st, 2020 11:03:45 AM
Kiwina works on skinning the hounds (survival = 36), thinking that even if they're not worth a lot of money they will be a welcome sight to the liontaurs.

"I haven't been able to calm the pups, and these skins may be the only thing to carry them in if they're able to burn through things. What do you want to do, Rolth?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Friday July 31st, 2020 6:50:54 PM
"let’s move on."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday July 31st, 2020 10:41:12 PM
Tsak casts a stern eye toward Elyas If that rod is useful in creating beer or whisky I'll be needing it back mate? Fireballs or whatever, you can keep it.

Once they've sorted themselves out Tsak takes point as they head off again in search of politiks...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+9=12 ;
Saturday August 1st, 2020 9:26:43 AM
Falco does his best to assist in identifying what the rod is.

{Spellcraft: 12}

After a few moments he agrees with Rolth's idea to move on.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+5=7 ;
Monday August 3rd, 2020 11:42:27 AM
Rolth offers his thoughts on the rod, but doesn't have any helpful insights to add.

Spellcraft = 7, fails to assist Elyas

Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable +12/7/-/-/12 To Hit(WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS),1d8 + 13, Crit x3
Monday August 3rd, 2020 1:27:57 PM
Mak took his place in line and followed along. Occasionally he'd smell his hand and wipe it against his pant leg.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Monday August 3rd, 2020 7:33:11 PM
Falco bounces form foot to foot in excitment as to what the rod might be.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+17=32 ;
Monday August 3rd, 2020 7:56:50 PM
Kiwina considers whether the pups are old enough to take care of themselves. He also searches around the cave for signs that might let him know how many hounds live here. (Survival = 32 to determine this, 34 with his tracking bonus) So he can guess whether there are others out and about.

"I can't see any good coming out of leaving the pups to starve or be eaten."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday August 3rd, 2020 10:27:10 PM
I've heard they taste like chicken? Maybe with a nice peanut sauce...

If required he helps to quickly and painlessly wring their little necks.

Tsak also takes some water from his backpack'o'plenty to let Mak wash his hand and replenish his drinking water.

DM Dan - The Pups!
Tuesday August 4th, 2020 3:16:47 AM
Mak laments the lack of washing water, but follows the party once they leave.

Elyas attempts to identify the rod. Highlight to display spoiler: {You're not sure at this time. You think you'd probably be able to figure it out though. }

Rolth skins the Hellhounds with Kiwina's help, he also tries to help identify the rod.

Kiwina queries what the party will do next, and tires to figure out if the pups will fend for themselves. Highlight to display spoiler: {Yes the pups are probably old enough to fend for themselves}

Tsak mentions his desire to keep the rod, depending on what it does, but he's also prepared to kill the pups and offers Mak water.

Falco tries to help identify the rod, and get's excited about what it might be.

The Petals continue on their way moving across the plains and territories towards where the Hound's Tooth Clan's lands are, the journey is nice and easy going, not too many hills or ravines or rivers to worry about. At the end of the following day you arrive at the main Hold in the Hound's Tooth lands, and find it, oddly, completely empty.

There is no sound, no movement, it appears as if everyone has just left. You can see in the distance a small wisp of smoke rising, possibly from a cottage or something along those lines. It's not out of control, so possibly coming from a chimney.

Other than that, the whole place is without any sign of life at all.

((OoC: Gain 10,000 XP, and 1,500 GPs worth of Hellhound pelts, and the unidentified Rod as treasure for this scene!))

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+19=37 ;
Tuesday August 4th, 2020 7:10:12 AM
"I suppose we should investigate the smoke." But first Kiwina looks around for tracks, to see if everyonr has, in fact, just left. (Survival = 37 to track)

Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable +12/7/-/-/12 To Hit(WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS),1d8 + 13, Crit x3 d20+5=6 ;
Tuesday August 4th, 2020 10:01:17 AM
"Do these holds typically have servants?" Mak asked his liontaur friend as he walked along looking for signs that the people here had just stepped out and might return momentarily. He might have seen something but still seemed distracted by the events from the cave.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 6. Fail.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday August 4th, 2020 2:27:15 PM

Falco very much enjoys the walk and takes the time to look at the local flora. I wanted to see the Wold so this is a nice little walk. When they get to the hold he is a little surprised it is pretty empty but at the same time is use to odd situations at this point.

"Seems unlikely that no one is around. We should probably take a look." he looks back and cups his hands to his beak. "HELLO!!"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+24=36 ;
Tuesday August 4th, 2020 4:37:21 PM
Elyas is not able to figure out the rod right away, but as the journey takes another full day he attempts to examine it again in the morning before everyone is ready to move out. he prepares and casts a spell to aid in identifying the magic of the rod (spellcraft + Identify): 36

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once in the hold, Elyas searches around, nervous about what they will find.

Let's not move on to the smoke there without looking around here fully. look around for bodies, or any supplies left behind. if they packed everything up and moved it will mean something very different than if we find a lot of belongings or things left laying around

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=27 ;
Tuesday August 4th, 2020 5:04:45 PM
"I don't know this clan specifically, but most taurs out here are pretty self-sufficient, so they wouldn't have servants. That's a good question about whether they left in a hurry, though, I'll check around too."

(Perception = 27 to determine more about the manner in which the locals left the area)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+19=28 ;
Wednesday August 5th, 2020 12:08:05 AM
(Perception=28)

Tsak keeps a lookout as the Petals check out the village. He's listening for any other movement, sounds near or far and trying to keep an eye on roads in and out all whilst not straying too far from the group.

Esmerelda sits in a sunny place and examines an imaginary spot of dirt on her left front paw.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Wednesday August 5th, 2020 2:21:49 AM
(Rolth will also have made sure to get healed up during the intervening evening and day.)

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Wednesday August 5th, 2020 3:22:37 AM
Kiwina suggest investigating the only sign of life you can see. Highlight to display spoiler: {There aren't any tracks you can follow, the ground is to hard, and you're in a spot that would be fairly busy, any markings/scuffs in the grass lead all over the place and the grass has grown that way for some time.}

Mak queries if there would be any servants.

Falco calls out to anyone who might be around, but get's no response.

Elyas studies the rod Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a Rod of Wonder}

Rolth looks around Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears they all left peacefully, but dropped whatever they were doing and walked away. There are no signs of a struggle.}

Tsak keeps watch. Highlight to display spoiler: {You can hear nothing but the sound of birds and other perhaps small animals in the brush. Nothing that you wouldn't expect to hear if you were standing silently in the middle of a large field with no buildings out in the wilderness.}

As you all look around the small village you see that the whole place is in good condition, there's no damage or anything broken, and everything is covered in canine and teeth motifs. It would seem the Hounds Tooth Clan is nothing if not proud. A lot of things have wolf or canine teeth as adornments and display markings, clearly intended to show off in some way.

There are meals left out, soups, meats and bread... all of which seems to be old. The soups appear to have frozen, rethawed and frozen again, the bread is becoming mouldy an inedible and the meat has turned and begun rotting. The smells are... impressive, to say the least.

Candles appear to have burned all the way to the end, fires are just full of ash and thoroughly burned logs, but all are stone cold...

There are a few pantry doors open with food left on the floor, covered in dust, as if whoever was getting it out simply placed it on the ground and left...

The smoke is continuing to rise a few minutes walk away...

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=32 ;
Wednesday August 5th, 2020 6:45:58 AM
Kiwina can't tell what happened in such a busy place after the time that has passed. "They seem to have gone quickly and unexpectedly. Might do to see ifvthey had time or thought to take their animals if we intend to look around here before checking out the smoke." Kiwina will look some more, particularly on the outskirts of town where he thinks animals would be more likely. (Perception = 32)

Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable +12/7/-/-/12 To Hit(WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS),1d8 + 13, Crit x3 d20+5=19 ;
Wednesday August 5th, 2020 10:34:51 AM
While the rest of the group searched through the village Mak walked to a vantage point where he could observe the smoking fire from a distance. Once there he settled in and watched for activity around the source of the smoke.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 19.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Wednesday August 5th, 2020 11:51:48 AM
Rolth agrees with Kiwina's assessment of the hasty but nonviolent departure of the Hounds Tooth locals. He is ready to move on to the source of the smoke, looking for left behind animals on the way. He'll cast expeditious retreat on himself on the way over, and if the locale at the source of the smoke looks inhabited, he'll also cast Eagle's Splendor just before we arrive.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+3=18 ;
Thursday August 6th, 2020 9:27:33 AM

Falco takes a look at the dust on the items that had been placed on the floor. He checks to see if there is any indication of how long it has been like this. {Survival: 18}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday August 6th, 2020 9:52:28 AM
Elyas checks a few more homes, but it seems pretty clear that no one is here anymore. he isn't an expert tracker by any stretch, but it looks like all of this has been left for some time

I wonder what could make everyone leave all at once so suddenly? if i was leaving my home in a hurry i would probably bring my food with me, not knowing when i might find more. this certainly has a creepy feeling to it

Elyas holds the new rod they found in his hand while they investigate the town. he is tempted to try it out, but the randomness of the rod makes him hesitant to play with it.
[ooc: it's a rod of wonder. super fun but very random. might be better sold, but I'm sure going to use it until we get back to the catacombs]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 6th, 2020 10:32:05 AM
I don't think there's much to be learned here. Let's go check out the smoke?

Tsak wanders up to Elyas So... IPA? Stout? BLT? Is that rod of any use?

Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable: +11/6/-/11(RS)/-;(WT,PBS,DA,RS), 1d8 + 12, Crit x3
Thursday August 6th, 2020 10:36:48 AM
Mak was still watching the location where the smoke originated when the others arrived.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday August 6th, 2020 9:16:18 PM
Kiwina will also see if he can make an educated guess at how long the people have been gone. Perhaps by the state of food left behind, or growth of weeds, or signs of animals. . .

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Thursday August 6th, 2020 9:23:00 PM
"They've been gone for days, judging by the rotting food. Most unusual that nothing came along to eat that chow before it went bad. Something very unnatural is happening here..."

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Friday August 7th, 2020 3:29:33 AM
Kiwina searches for animals. Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot find any, however you do find pens, which are open. It seems they've been gone for at least a few days, possibly even a few weeks. It doesn't look like any new weeds have grown in the time they've been gone, but the food is beginning to rot and spoil.}

Mak tries to keep an eye on the fire. Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears to be coming from a small earthen like cottage.}

Rolth begins heading towards the smoke.

Falco tries to figure out by the dust how long they've been here. Highlight to display spoiler: {Certainly they've been missing for a few days at least, possibly up to a couple of weeks, the dust is visible, but not super thick or caked on.}

Elyas comments on the oddness of the abandonment of the town.

Tsak suggest going with Rolth.

As you approach the source of the smoke, you see a small defensible earthen hovel, carved into the side of a hill, with a chimney allowing a small trail of smoke to come out of it. The home itself appears in good condition despite it's semi-rudimentary construction. It's clearly built with a defensive position in mind and is rather well fortified for it's style. You can see some movement inside the hovel, and it's the only sign of life in the area.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=25 ; d20+15=27 ;
Friday August 7th, 2020 8:43:36 AM
Mindful of our promise to try to avoid killing locals, Rolth tries to discern whether the movement inside or design of the hovel indicates taurs or something else. Regardless, he will call out in as friendly a tone as possible, "Ahoy the cottage! Ahoy the cottage! We are the Eight Petaled Rose, come from Chessford as emissaries. We come in peace and seek to parley, if you would be so kind. Will you join us in conversation?"

Perception = 25 to determine who we might be facing
Diplomacy = 27 to get them to talk

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Expeditious Retreat = 80’ move 2/40r used
Eagle’s Splendor 1/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday August 7th, 2020 8:43:39 AM
"The pens were opened. They released the animals as they left, or had tiime to take them."

As the party approaches the hovel, Kiwina suggests it's best to announce themselves from a distance rather than be taken for attackers.

Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable: +11/6/-/11(RS)/-;(WT,PBS,DA,RS), 1d8 + 12, Crit x3
Friday August 7th, 2020 9:49:35 AM
Mak waited a moment to see if there was a response to Rolth's call, then proceeded to the door to knock upon it, loudly.

"Anyone home!?" Mak called out loudly as he stood back with one hand on his bow and the other on his sword.

"Do you need assistance!?" Mak followed up a moment later as he moved to look through one of the windows.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday August 7th, 2020 12:04:47 PM
As they move Falco mumbles about the oddity of the eveyone being gone for a few days at least. Still there is too much unknowen so he moves along. He steps to speak when they reach the fortified house but Rolth, ever the good mouthpiece, has it under controls.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday August 7th, 2020 5:55:28 PM
Elyas hangs back to observe, but close enough to get involved if things go badly. He waits for Rolth to speak to whoever is inside. hopefully it is the clan, but could all of them fit in a single building?
[how large is this building?]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+19=38 ;
Friday August 7th, 2020 10:59:05 PM
(Perception=38)

Tsak hangs back with Elyas, observing not just the hut but the surrounds as well.
He is critically perceptive...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Saturday August 8th, 2020 3:03:15 PM
"Kiwina, I am glad that we arrived at the same conclusion about the initial way ahead. Let us hope that this matter can be dealt with peaceably." With that, Rolth puts a hand on the shoulder of the old soldier, Mak, and counsels patience. "Let us see what response we get before forging ahead too strongly, old legume."

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Tuesday August 11th, 2020 3:14:13 AM
Rolth tries to get an idea who is moving around inside.

Kiwina mentions the pens.

Mak wanders up to and knocks on the door.

Falco stands ready.

Elyas waits.

Tsak looks around Highlight to display spoiler: {Everything is eerily quiet, you hear the odd birdsong, but not as much as you might expect. Even the normal sounds of nature seem a little subdued. But you cannot hear anything moving or sneaking up on you, it's just... quiet.}

After you all call out/knock on the door, the door opens, to reveal an old wizened Liontaur, who looks to each of you, a frown on his face.

"What are you lot doing here? The Eight Petaled Rose? Never heard of ya. What do you want?"

The frown never leaves his face, but his fur is greying and old, he still moves with grace and deftness despite his apparently advanced age.

The Building is large enough to fit a small family, maybe up to three or four people, but any more than two and it'd be a tight fit. It looks comfortably habitable by one or two people.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday August 11th, 2020 8:28:10 AM
"We came looking for Nantyr. We found a mystery. Can you tell us what happened to the village over there?" Kiwina makes no move to approach the home, still worried to old fellow might feel treatened by a large number of strangers.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday August 11th, 2020 8:37:04 AM

Keeping his distance Falco adds to the conversation.

"It's mighty odd they way the community was left. Looks like items were just left where they were."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=22 ;
Tuesday August 11th, 2020 10:06:10 AM
Elyas looks around, seeing if he can spot any more lines of smoke or other signs of groups of people now that they are closer to this hovel

perception = 22

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+16=29 ; d20+16=26 ;
Tuesday August 11th, 2020 7:01:24 PM
Rolth also stays where he is as he continues to talk,"Yes, it is as my companions have said, we came here seeking Nantyr, at the request of the Council of Clans. But now all we have found is the mystery of the empty village. Can you tell us where to find Nantyr, or explain where the taurs of the village have gone and why? And is there anything that we might do for you in return?" He will watch the old fellow carefully for clues about what he might be thinking about these questions or recent events.

Diplomacy = 29
Sense Motive = 26

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+19=28 ;
Tuesday August 11th, 2020 10:14:34 PM
(Perception=28)

Tsak hangs back and continues to keep an eye on the surroundings.

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... d8=1 ;
Wednesday August 12th, 2020 2:59:38 AM
Kiwina asks a question.

Falco tries to make conversation.

Elyas looks for signs of life elsewhere Highlight to display spoiler: {There are none, best as you can tell this guy lives alone.}

Rolth tries bargaining with the old man.Highlight to display spoiler: {He seems genuine. He's an old grump, but beyond that seems to mean you no harm.}

Tsak keeps an eye on everything around you. Highlight to display spoiler: {It's quiet, almost deathly so.}

The old taur looks you up and down and makes a harrumph before turning back around into his hovel and walking in, leaving the door open. You stand stunned for a few moments before you hear his voice bellow back out.

"Are you going to come in, or stand outside like animals all day. Outside is no place to have a long conversation..."

His tone is slightly perturbed but not annoyed. You all enter the home and it seems nicely enough decorated, spartan, with only a couple of chairs, but a warm hearth going and just enough creature comforts to keep someone happy. He goes and fills a kettle with some water then comes back in and puts it on the fire.

"I'm Chesmu and I assume you all drink tea?" he says as he sits down in one of the chairs facing the fire. "You all best take a seat, this could take some time to go over... so you're here for Nantyr then? He left with the rest of the village. The headed towards the coast, but I've no idea why." The kettle boils after he speaks and he pours everyone a cup of tea, before sitting down and drinking his own.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday August 12th, 2020 8:09:56 AM
"Just suddenly left, in the middle of everything?" Kiwina wonders if some sort of magical compulsion was involved, but doesn't know of anything that would affect an entire village. Maybe just the leaders, then? he thinks.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday August 12th, 2020 9:05:45 AM
Elyas is very interested to hear this story from the older taur and happily finds somewhere in the corner to sit down, hoping that they will get some answers here

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday August 12th, 2020 9:49:44 AM
"You said a long conversation, that seems very short. I have a feeling you have more to tell do you not?"

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Wednesday August 12th, 2020 5:48:34 PM
"Thank you, Chesmu, tea sounds nice. I'd love to hear more about the events leading to Nantyr's move toward the coast with the other villagers, why you didn't go along, and any other clues you can provide that might help us solve this mystery and get Nantyr back to the Council to conduct its business. Elyas, do you detect any magicks in the aether hereabouts that might also give us some clues?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday August 12th, 2020 11:41:13 PM
Excellent, tea. Just what the doctor ordered. Do you perchance have Yrthian Breakfast, Earl Culverwood?

Tsak takes a seat and sits stroking Esmerelda's head, occasionally scratching just behind her ears.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Thursday August 13th, 2020 6:34:50 PM
Rolth thinks, "This old codger is slow." before silently scolding himself and settling in more comfortably with his hot mug of tea. "Ah, now that hits the spot after a few day on the trail. Thanks again, Chesmu."

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday August 13th, 2020 10:40:12 PM
Kiwina reflects that perhaps he was ignoring the niceties by getting straight to the questioning, but he finds it hard to believe that what they have seen doesn't provide cause for concern.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 13th, 2020 11:21:25 PM
As the water boils and the aroma of the tea wafts thru the simple dwelling, Tsak gives himself permission to relax.
Old mate here obviously won't be rushed, and whatever happened is many days old.

He settles on his seat and just enjoys the moments.

Softly, slowly, Esmerelda starts to purr...

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Friday August 14th, 2020 3:02:20 AM
You are all given tea, as Chesmu sits down in his seat, letting out a little groan as he does so.

"Well... it happened quite some time ago. About a month I think... they all just up and left. They were blathering about some important thing they had to go and do. I don't often head into the hold proper, I tend to keep to myself so I only heard about it when I went into the centre for a bit. They were discussing the need to do something. I didn't really pay attention."

He pauses, sipping his tea for about thirty seconds before continuing. He speaks slowly, making it all take a lot longer than needed.

"After a few days, it didn't seem like they were comin' back so I let all the animals go... didn't seem right to let them all starve to death, and I can't take care of them myself." He shakes his head. "Very irresponsible of the rest o the clan. It reminds me of Chitto..." when he mentions Chitto he looks to his side, into the corner where there's nothing you can see. "Yes yes I'm getting to it..." he says to the corner.

He takes a long deep breath, and sips more of his tea, the slurping sounds filling the house.

"Chitto wanted to remind me to tell you about the amulets... the townsfolk had said they had found new amulets for the Clan, and that most of them began wearing them." He turns back to the corner. " There? See? I mentioned it! Happy?" he says this last part a little jokingly and sighs afterwards.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Friday August 14th, 2020 7:14:11 AM
Rolth privately recalls that Nantyr has only been missing for less than two weeks. "A month ago, did you say? Did everyone leave together? Was Nantyr here then, or did he arrive later? If the latter, what did he say and do about the missing clan folk? Did he leave any message?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+11=25 ;
Friday August 14th, 2020 9:43:24 AM
Falco turns and stares at the corner that Chesmu directed some of his comments too. His initial thought is a familiar may be hanging out in the area. {Perception: 25}

"Sir, can you describe the amulets you mention?"

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday August 14th, 2020 10:03:59 AM
Elyas frowns at the mention of new amulets, reaching for his own neck, but then remembering that he left the tentacle amulet on board the ship. he is about to ask about the amulets when Falco speaks up first. Elyas puts his hand back down and waits to hear the answer.

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow, Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-(Full, WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+5=8 ;
Friday August 14th, 2020 1:08:01 PM
Mak, like some of the others was reminded of the amulet they were warned to stay away from. That they left it on the Rose made him feel a bit more comfortable.

What was unsettling was the creatures focus on what appeared to Mak to be an imaginary being. Mak peered into the location where the creature was speaking to see if anything at all might actually be there. Unless the thing was sitting in plain sight Mak didn’t see it.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 8

Mak steppes to the door and looked out to check their surrounding while the others spoke.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=17 ;
Friday August 14th, 2020 5:50:50 PM
Kiwina watches Chesmu carefully, trying to see if he is being influenced by something (sense motive = 17 will not detect enchantment).

He also talks to his spirit companions a bit, although they cannot talk back. See if you can learn anything from Chitto while we talk to Chesmu.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Saturday August 15th, 2020 9:44:37 PM
As an quiet aside to the Petals, Rolth asks whether they have any other ideas for gaining clues about what happened, after we are done with tea and conversation here.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday August 15th, 2020 11:38:04 PM
Tsak sits quietly, sipping his tea.
It is excellent.

Esmerelda stares at the corner where 'Chitto' resides. Her left ear twitches and her nose tests the air.

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Sunday August 16th, 2020 1:54:33 PM
Rolth asks about timescales.

Falco queries the amulet.

Elyas reaches for his own, but realises he left it behind.

Mak fails to see anythign odd.

Kiwina checks over Chesmu Highlight to display spoiler: {He's not influenced by anything.}

Chesmu looks at you, looking into the corner, where "Chitto" is.

"I didn't see Nantyr didn't even know they came back. The amulets they had were strange... something about them I didn't like. They offered me one, but I said I didn't want nothin' to do with them. They were... wrong somehow. They gave me the creeps. So I told them not to bother me anymore. A few days later, they were gone."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Monday August 17th, 2020 6:59:01 AM
"Who or where did they get the amulets from? Were there any unusual visitors to the village that might be connected? Exactly which route did they take towards the coast? Do you have any other information or anything that materially help us investigate and ensure their safe return? Finally, where is Nantyr’s home here? We should probably look their too, maybe he left a clue."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday August 17th, 2020 12:08:36 PM
Elyas adds one more question on to Rolth's string of questions.

Can you please describe the amulet? what shape was it? did it depict something specific?

if there are more of these same amulets out there, we need to know he thinks.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday August 17th, 2020 7:49:43 PM
"Does anyone here own ships at the coast?" Kiwina kind of wonders if the clan is still on the island. He will make a guess as to how many there were once the group returns to the town to check out Nantyr's home and perhaps other things.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday August 18th, 2020 1:04:43 AM
Do you remember any details about what it is the clan had decided that they were 'supposed to do'? It may be very important. It's possible they were being influenced thru the amulets. They could be in danger. Any information that you have could be very useful and may save lives.

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Tuesday August 18th, 2020 3:42:48 AM
Rolth asks several questions

Elyas adds one.

Kiwina adds another.

Tsak adds another.

Chesmu shakes his head. "All I know is they were glowing and looked like... snakes or something, but rising up out of a stone... well... sort of like snakes. I don't know where they got them from, and I don't think anyone has any boats. Even if they did, they'd never have enough space for everyone." He takes a deep breath, and describes a fairly easy route to the coast. "That's the route they took. Nantyr's home is in the hold itself, it's a larger property, has double doors at the front... I don't know if anyone unusual came, I don't go into the centre of the hold often. What's with all the questions?!?"

His head snaps to the corner.

"Chitto said I should apologise... sorry... I guess. Anything else? No I've no idea where they got the amulets, or what they thought they should do. As I said I keep to myself... much like I'd want to be doing now..."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Tuesday August 18th, 2020 5:30:11 AM
"Well, thank you for the information and the tea. I think it is time that we leave you in the peace you seek. We’ll see what we can do to save the clan. Farewell!" With that, Rolth will rise to leave. Once outside, he suggests that we head to town to look for Nantyr’s residence, before setting off in pursuit of the wayward villagers.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday August 18th, 2020 9:43:51 AM
"thank you for your hospitality, good sir. We will be leaving now, we do not want to impose over long."

Elyas regroups with the others outside once the conversation is over.

"well, that is interesting. someone is making and passing out many copies of this darn amulet. i wonder if all of them are imbued with the same strong enchantments, or if some of them are simply a symbol. still.. symbols are powerful, and this smells like trouble. and if they are ALL enchanted, this could be a very serious problem. just dumping one in the ocean isn't going to do much good if there are dozens of them"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+9=22 ;
Tuesday August 18th, 2020 10:50:24 AM
Falco nods along with the conversation even more convinced that they should have worked out what the amulet they found did. He stops to think back about the amulet and see if anything comes to mind now that his mind has had time to chew on the problem so to speak. {Spellcraft: 22}

"Maybe one of the aumlets would lead us to those that are missing. Find some harmless animal, put it on them and see where they head too?"

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday August 18th, 2020 7:30:54 PM
Kiwina asks Chesmu, "Apologize for what, sir? I imagine it must be quite a strain to have all your neighbors disappear and then be beset by questions from those looking for them. By the way, is Chitto a relative, or just a friend?"

He waits for Chesmu's response before taking off after the others to investigate in the town, and thanks Chesmu when he leaves.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=11 ;
Tuesday August 18th, 2020 11:41:46 PM
(Survival=11)
Tsak takes a look at what tracks he can find (Survival) to see that they confirm the old mates story.

I suggest we proceed with caution. I'd like to find the tribe before they find us and watch them for a while. Those harpy's that were under a compulsion were sickly and not looking after their own interests. This could be very powerful and we need as much information as possible before proceeding.

Damien SUBBING for Mak Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday August 18th, 2020 11:45:19 PM
Mak follows the others back to the centre of town. He is quiet and a little pensive. His leg is playing up, there is magic he doesn't understand and their best source of information was talking to an invisible friend. His soldiers gut is telling him to be very careful...

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Wednesday August 19th, 2020 3:39:26 AM
Rolth wants to set off.

Elyas thanks Chesmu and leaves.

Falco suggests a test.

Kiwina asks about Chitto.

Tsak suggests being careful.

Mak follows along.

Chesmu nods as you all leave.

"No Chitto, obviously they don't want to meet you. Chitto is a friend of mine who speaks to me and comes to visit at night. You're welcome to meet her if you want, she likes having other people to talk to. But if you have to get on, I understand."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Wednesday August 19th, 2020 5:40:29 AM
Rolth pauses at the old taur’s comment, and turns to the invisible friend in the corner. "Actually, I would be delighted to meet you, but did not want to be presumptuous when you did not greet or speak to us directly. Chitto, would you be so kind as to continue this discussion with us, and perhaps even show yourself, if you are comfortable with that? I must say that, given the advice you have been providing to Chesmu, you seem quite wise. I would be happy to,speak here, or have you accompany us as we look into the village, whichever you prefer."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday August 19th, 2020 9:34:16 AM
Elyas stops, waiting to see what happens with this Chitto. he half expects there to be no one there, but he knows plenty of ways that someone might be concealed in the room and communicating with the old taur.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday August 19th, 2020 3:34:05 PM

Falco is thrilled by the idea of meeting Chitto. He had looked by did not see anything it seems.

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday August 19th, 2020 8:50:21 PM
Kiwina is for looking about town a bit, although if the group decides to meet Chitto it might be best to know a little more about her beforehand. "I'm sure we can return later if that would be convenient with your friend," he tells Chesmu.

Damien SUBBING for Mak Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday August 19th, 2020 11:45:47 PM
Mak rocks back on his heels and waits with interest to see what will happen. Is the old man just a bit crazy or is there a powerful, invisible being here?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Wednesday August 19th, 2020 11:48:42 PM
Tsak watches Esmerelda. If there is an invisible person in the room and she hasn't picked up on it, he'll be a little disappointed. Then again, magic? Who knows what's possible.

Esmerelda wonders why Tsak has stopped stroking her...

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Thursday August 20th, 2020 3:37:48 AM
Rolth wishes to meet Chitto.

Elyas looks intrigued by meeting Chitto.

Falco really wants to meet Chitto.

Kiwina suggests coming back to meet Chitto.

Mak waits to see what happens.

Tsak looks at Esmerelda.

Chesmu smiles.

"Chitto will return in the evening, she can't appear unless it's night to anyone but me... not sure why... so you've got a few hours to look around the hold if you like." He seems pleased that you want to meet Chitto.

What do you do with the few hours you have?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Thursday August 20th, 2020 7:21:45 AM
"Ok, we’ll try to return this evening, Chesmu.". Rolth heads out, hoping to find Nantyr’s home, as Chesmu described it earlier. Perhaps he left some clues before leaving for the coast.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday August 20th, 2020 8:20:34 AM
Thrilled to have more down time, you can never have to much he guesses, Falco is happy to poke around the town. If there is no other plan he will just poke around building after building.

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 20th, 2020 9:01:57 AM
Once outside Tsak sidles up to Mak.

Could be an alehouse in town. Empty, desolate and abandoned like. We could check that out. It'd be our civic duty, like...

Damien SUBBING for Mak...Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Thursday August 20th, 2020 9:05:09 AM
Mak perks up at Tsak's suggestion.

On the whole between his throbbing leg, the empty township and a date with an apparition, turning up to the seance a little fortified may be just what the doctor ordered.

Right you are old bean. Tally ho, what.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=34 ;
Thursday August 20th, 2020 7:42:36 PM
Now that the group isn't around Chesmu and Chitto, Kiwina admits that he isn't sure he trusts something that only materializes at night. That isn't like the spirits he knows.

Kiwina does his best to help locate Nantyr's place from the descriptions they were given (perception = 34).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+19=23 ;
Thursday August 20th, 2020 11:51:05 PM
(Perception=23)

Tsak stays with the group performing his role of point guard. But he also keeps an eagle eye out for anything that resembles a tavern.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday August 21st, 2020 4:36:49 PM
Elyas is happy to spend some more time checking out the village. he pokes around some more looking for any further clues about why the people all left, and when

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Friday August 21st, 2020 5:20:01 PM
Rolth recalls that Nantyr's place is one of the larger ones in the hold, with double doors in front, so he looks for that.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday August 21st, 2020 10:17:02 PM
Kiwina ponders what sort of spirit Chitto might be.

She'll only come out at night. A lean and hungry type? Nothing to do, he'll see her at sundown. Watching and waiting. She's advising Chesmu, but she isn't hanging around. . .

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Saturday August 22nd, 2020 3:04:36 AM
Some of you check out the village, some of you look out for a tavern.

Tavern group - Highlight to display spoiler: {You find an inn, with several barrels of beer still sitting in the casks, and some bottles of spirits under the bar. You could easily take them as there is no one around to stop you. As you drink a few you, you begin to relax and enjoy yourselves.}

Searching Group - Highlight to display spoiler: {The village itself hasn't changed, but you quickly manage to find Nantyr's home. It become apparent that it was abandoned at the same time you know the others abandoned the village, there is dust on the floor and covering everything, with not foot prints in it until you enter. If Nantyr came back to the village he certainly didn't stop at his home.}

After a few hours, you meet up again and head back to Chesmu, who greets you again with a warm smile and a cup of tea.

"Chitto will be along in a moment. Did you find anything of any use in the village?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday August 22nd, 2020 10:33:15 PM
An unattended pub. Do you know the bar owners name, I owe him for a few bottles of ale when I catch up with him?

Tsak is certainly a bit chirpy. He enjoyed the find and some down time but, aware of the broader issues, he did not overdo it.

Damien SUBBING for Mak... Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Saturday August 22nd, 2020 10:36:49 PM
Mak too enjoyed just a couple of beers on a warm sunny day.

It has helped take the edge off his nerves and happily his leg has improved with the rest.
He is still guarded, but interested to see if Chitto turns out to be anything of import.

He stands near the door where he can hear what's happening both inside the hut and out.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=26 ;
Sunday August 23rd, 2020 10:49:30 AM
Rolth takes a close look around to see whether Chitto is actually already here, or to hear or see when Chitto does show up. He'll also answer Chesmu's question, saying, "Well, we did learn that Nantyr didn't spend any time here before heading out after the missing villagers. I hope Chitto shows up soon, because if Nantyr was in a hurry, we probably should be too."

(Perception = 26 for signs of Chitto)

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Sunday August 23rd, 2020 6:28:45 PM
Kiwina considers where the group should stay for the night. On the one hand, it seems a waste to camp with the town there; on the other, he doesn't feel right in someone else's house uninvited. Maybe a barn...

Kiwina also waits for Chitto, sipping his tea.

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Monday August 24th, 2020 3:08:44 AM
Nightfalls, Chesmu sits in his chair, looking into the corner where he spoke before.

"Chitto, show yourself to these friends of mine..."

After a little while, a spirit glows and fades in, it's another Taur, a young looking female liontaur, who smiles happily at Chesmu, then looks to the rest of you.

"It is good to meet you... I'm Chitto... I heard your conversation earlier, and wanted to offer my help. I can answer some questions about the area that Chesmu may not know if you like. But I won't have the strength to remain here long... you will only have time for a few questions." The spirit smiles at you briefly before looking back at Chesmu, who's eyes you can see are welling up.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+7=27 ;
Monday August 24th, 2020 6:48:56 AM
Falco looks on a little surprised, this is not what he expected. Now what is going on? {Know Religion: 27}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday August 24th, 2020 8:43:11 AM
Kiwina murmurs quietly, "Auntie, make sure cousin behaves around hrr." His aumakua don't show themselves this way, and only speak in dreams or omens. This young lady must have been very close to Chesmu to stay so closely.

"Well, you heard us earlier. You understand we're looking for what information will help us find Nantyr and the village and rescue them safely, as we believe they are under some sort of enchantment. What can you tell us about their new amulets and sudden decision to leave? ZWhat did they plan to do? Was Nantyr with the village, or did he follow them?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Monday August 24th, 2020 9:20:07 AM
"Thank you for your offer to help, Chitto. Our interests are as Kiwina has said. If it helps to be more specific, I'd add these refinements. Where did the clan get the amulets and from whom? Where did the clan go and why? Is there anything left here in the hold that might help us find and return the clansfolk? And because you are being generous and helpful, is there anything we do to help you and Chesmu?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday August 24th, 2020 12:00:52 PM
the spirit said she could only answer a few questions, so Elyas does not try to add anything on to those already asked. he waits for an answer, somewhat surprised that there really was a spirit. he had mentally given it about a 60% chance that the old taur was just a little loony

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday August 24th, 2020 9:20:26 PM
Tsak is also surprised to see a spirit. As her time is short, he adds no more queries.

Esmerelda looks curiously at the spirit, but makes no move to investigate.

Damien SUBBING for Mak... Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday August 24th, 2020 9:22:09 PM
Mak takes in the spirit, and gives the elder taur a quick nod for having doubted him.

He eases himself on the stool and sips his tea as he waits for any answers.

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday August 25th, 2020 8:50:55 AM
Kiwina ponders asking grandfather if he can help Chitto remain strong enough to stay longer.

DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence...
Tuesday August 25th, 2020 12:45:45 PM
Falco considers the spirit. Highlight to display spoiler: {She's clearly tied to this location, or to Chesmu, but she certainly seems benign.}

Kiwina asks a few questions. Highlight to display spoiler: {Grandfather says that he cannot help Chitto remain available to you, she is linked to Chesmu, and this place. Manifesting in this manner is not something he can help with.}

Rolth also adds some clarification.

Elyas has a very cynical outlook.

Tsak seems suprised.

Mak simply relaxes.

Chitto smiles brightly at you, but you can see that remaining requires quite a lot of effort.

"I will do my best to answer the questions that are most pertinent... the amulets definitely had something to do with the Clan leaving... once one of them got an amulet, everyone else started wanting to get it too... they all began turning up with them. The Clan went to the coast... I believe because the amulets encouraged them to do so... Chesmu was right when he said the amulets were wrong."

She takes a deep focussing breath, you can tell she's drained from appearing and is going to have to disappear very soon.

"Nantyr was not here when the rest of the clan left, but once he arrived, he immediately followed them... it's like he knew where to go... I believe the amulet he had was what drove him to return and then head to the coast... I'm sorry... I have to... have to... go... "

With that Chitto begins to fade from view, but smiles at Chesmu, who smiles back, you notice a subtle nod shared between the two, and Chesmu's eyes are filled with tears again, after a few moments he wipes the tears away.

"Right... well I hope that helps you... if you can find the clan and bring them back and fix them of the issues making them act strange it'd be helpful! You're welcome to stay here, or in the Inn if you prefer until morning when I guess you'll set off to the coast."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday August 25th, 2020 12:58:41 PM

Falco is puzzled by the tied spirit until he sees Chesmu's eyes tear up. 'His wife? Sister? Daughter? That is a suprise but not something to poke at I guess.' He nods.

"Thank you for sharing your... companions presence with us. That was a help."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Tuesday August 25th, 2020 1:12:04 PM
Rolth thanks Chitto as she fades from view. "Oof, those amulets are bad news. Sounds like we have our work cut out for us, but at least we have some experience dealing with them. Thank you for the offer to host us, Chesmu, but I think the Inn might be more comfortable for all, and we have imposed on you enough."

Once we take our leave of Chesmu, Rolth suggests that we spend a little time strategizing at the Inn before we turn in for the night. That way folks can make good choices about spells and the like in the morning before we set off. "In particular, we need to think about how to deal with the clanfolk if the amulets make them turn on us. How do we protect ourselves without killing them, as we promised. I can fascinate a pair of them at a time, so that might help if we can peel off one or two key folks. A couple of us can probably outrun them as well, if the need arises for speed. What other ideas do you have for breaking their enchantment or otherwise keeping them and us from harm?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday August 25th, 2020 4:31:29 PM
if it comes to a fight just trying to talk with them we should likely try to run away. we would have difficulty fighting a whole village, especially if we are having to try to not actually hurt anyone. hopefully we can gather information and talk with them without fighting. hopefully they won't be too hard to find on the coast. I suppose if we have trouble finding them we could use our own amulet to try to get into whatever group is forming

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday August 25th, 2020 6:36:15 PM
"Are the amulets conduits for something controlling them, or do the amulets control them?" Kiwina can't answer this question, which is mostly wishful thinking, but perhaps Elyas can. It might be nicer to deal with a power behind the amulets than with all of their victims. . .

Kiwina considers Rolth's recommendation. "So, spells to capture folks or gather information rather than spells to hurt folks? Sadly, I think the invisibility potions* we've picked up along the way are back on the ship -- I'm certainly not carrying one." Not that Kiwina would be silent enough to sneak around even if he were invisible.

He checks out the inn before deeming it worthy for the night, and is no longer worried about occupying someone's home while they're away.

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* And several other unclaimed items on the party loot sheet.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Tuesday August 25th, 2020 6:44:50 PM
Rolth reaches into his pouch and pulls out one of the invisibility potions. "Been carrying this for a while, although probably better in most cases if someone else actually uses it. I’m better at making racket than at being quiet myself, as I’m sure you’ll agree."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday August 25th, 2020 10:27:57 PM
I can be relatively sneaky if required. I better spend some time looking at spells to consider for the coming days. I'll get right on that when we get to the inn.

Tsak spends several hours that evening in contemplation and meditation.

Damien SUBBING for Mak... Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday August 25th, 2020 10:30:07 PM
Mak thanks the old taur for his assistance and that of his companion. The loyalty and concern the pair have for each other touches his sensitive soldiers heart. He remembers having such boon companions at his side.
Who knows, in time maybe the Petals and he...

DM Dan - A good nights' sleep
Wednesday August 26th, 2020 7:18:15 AM
Falco thanks Chitto and Chesmu.

Rolth suggest sorting out your plan of "attack"

Elyas agrees that it's important to be prepared.

Kiwina agrees and theorises about the nature of the amulets.

Tsak suggests he can be sneaky.

Mak thinks on the nature of relationships.

Chesmu nods, and allows you to go on your way. The Inn itself is dusty and somewhat unclean, but not uncomfortable. A little brushing, a little wiping down and everything is good again. The beds are fairly soft if a little dirty still, and the hearth is easily coaxed back to life in the main room. The ale is on tap and still able to flow freely if you so choose.

Eventually, you all turn in and go to sleep, and are awoken in the morning by Chesmu in the main room putting on some tea. He looks a little at odds and unhappy to be away from home.

"Morning you sleepy heads. How are you? Heading off today to the coast I take it?"

He doesn't wait for an answer as he pours tea for each of you.

"Chitto said to give this to you, it's a healing salve she made when she was still alive. I've been keeping it for... well... long enough. I'll try and answer any last questions you may have before you go... but I'm not as big a help as Chitto..."

((OoC: Gain Jar of Restorative Ointment))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Wednesday August 26th, 2020 7:54:04 AM
"Thank you, Chesmu. Aside from Nantyr, who among the clan folk are leaders? Are any shamans, priests, or otherwise specially empowered by the gods or nature spirits? If we can free the minds of any such, perhaps they can help us with the rest of them."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday August 26th, 2020 9:16:04 AM
Elyas gets up in the morning and prepares for the day. he is a bit surprised to see Chesmu in the dining room when he wakes up.

thank you for your help, Chesmu. and thank chitto for us next time you see her. we will be back soon, hopefully with the rest of the village with us.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3
Wednesday August 26th, 2020 9:39:21 AM
Mak greeted Chesmu warmly and poured himself a morning ale, for medicinal purposes, of course. He said as he settled in and packed away a hearty breakfast. Afterwards he worked at getting some spirits into his flask and some ale into his water skin. "For later, my beans." he assured the group. "In case my leg acts up, you know."

Then like any good soldier he started to clean and oil his gear as he waited on the others to get ready. As he did so he did a quick inventory of his items and arranged a few things for easy access.

He then started to ponder how he could bring along some of that ale by the cask. When Tsak arrived he asked quietly. "Think Kiwina would let us strap a cask to his back? He's horse...like."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday August 26th, 2020 9:46:23 AM

"Well that is a useful aid for sure. Anything that can cure injuries is good for this group."

Falco makes his morning preparations and is ready to head out.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday August 26th, 2020 1:25:09 PM
Kiwina is surprised to see Chesmu in the morning, thinking that they would likely be away before the old fellow was up. Kiwina wants to ask Chesmu about Chitto, but refrains.

"You've been a great help. I assume only certain members of the village had these amulets, and the rest are following them. Is that true?"

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

DM Dan - A good nights' sleep
Thursday August 27th, 2020 3:12:21 AM
Rolth thanks Chesmu.

As does Elyas.

Mak considers other ways to bring alcohol with him.

Falco remarks that alcohol can be helpful.

Kiwina asks a question.

Chesmu nods.

"As far as I know yes... the clan had only select people with the amulets, at least last time I came into town before they all left. But that was probably a week or two before they left, so they could have gotten more. But like all things people covet, they found their way into the hands of those in power."

He sighs heavily and sadly.

"As for leaders, well there's a few prominent families, but like most Clans we're not a huge group of people... there is a couple of shamans, who may be able to help, assuming they're all still in good enough health..."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday August 27th, 2020 9:09:09 AM

Falco's head tips to the side at the last comment.

"Were they in poor health to start with or are you worried about what has happened since?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3
Thursday August 27th, 2020 4:08:27 PM
"How much weight you think you can carry, old bean?" Mak asked Kiwina slyly as he sized up the centaurs flank. At the same time he was listening to Chesmu's responses since it would pay to heed the wemic's words regarding the situation.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Thursday August 27th, 2020 6:04:16 PM
Rolth suggests that Falco be the one to carry the jar of ointment for the party, as he is quite skilled in the healing arts. He thanks Chesmu once again, then is ready to set out toward the coast. Hopefully our skilled trackers can find the trail easily, it can't be that hard given the movement of so many large creatures.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+23=43 ;
Thursday August 27th, 2020 7:47:58 PM
"A month old trail will foil the best non-magical tracker." Kiwina cautions, realizing the group will have to be very large for anything to be left after so long. (Survival = 43 to track w/ bonus for monstrous humanoids)

Kiwina ignores Mak's question unless pressed.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday August 28th, 2020 2:09:52 AM
Tsak gives Mak a shake of the head to indicate that he shouldn't press Kiwina any more.
He'll never be your beast of burden bro.

(OOC My character link isnt working. I'll investigate and get back to you with the spells Tsak will have memorised when they head off.)

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|12/7/-/12(RS)/-|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3
Friday August 28th, 2020 8:51:26 AM
Mak nodded sagely to Tsak and shrugged. "It was worth a try, I suppose. I feel the next few days are going to be a bit dry, so we should get one for the road." Mak grabbed a mug and filled it to the brim as he prepared to follow Rolth. He wasn't limping at all as he moved about.

OOC: Adjusted Mak's attacks to reflect shooting from a distance.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Friday August 28th, 2020 1:25:39 PM
"Yes, the detailed tracks may be hard to find, but Chesmu told us the general route, so we just need to see whether they strayed. Let’s be off!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday August 28th, 2020 9:35:24 PM
Kiwina isn't happy about the prospect of a fight with liontaurs on their own island. He wonders how to pit diplomacy against magical influence, but neither of those are his specialty. "We need to spend more time on the ocean."

DM Dan - To the Coast!
Saturday August 29th, 2020 3:24:10 AM
Falco queries for more information.

Mak asks his fellows a question, and was concerned about a possible lack of, uh, drink.

Rolth is anxious to get underway, and makes a point they have a general idea of where to go.

Kiwina attempts to track the clan members, and pines for the ocean.

Tsak tries to ward Mak off.

You head out on your journey, the walk is comfortable enough, and it's nice to be moving again, especially towards the coast. However after a few hours of walking, you see in the distance, on the path you're travelling a fleshy lump, you cannot make it out clearly from here. But it looks like it maybe a liontaur...

As you notice it, you become more aware, and the smell of death invades your nostrils, sweet and sickly, and all too familiar. You cannot make out what may have killed this person, as they are too far away, but they body has just been left there, there doesn't appear to have been any carrion feeders eating it...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+3=15 ;
Saturday August 29th, 2020 8:27:25 AM

Falco just shrugs when his question is fully ignored. Not real concerned about this folks that are missing it seems, or maybe I am too small to notice.

As they walk Falco tries to enjoy himself until that smell. Seeing and smelling what he hopes is just a body he shakes his head and draws his bow.

'Someone want to come up with me to look at this?"

Moving forward as long as he is not moving alone he will look for what the cause of death was, if it is really fully dead. {Heal: 15}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=31 ;
Saturday August 29th, 2020 8:43:31 AM
Rolth will move up with Falco to guard him while he examines the fallen taur. He watches for signs of movement from it, or other threats that might be lurking about, waiting to ambush the curious.

Perception = 31

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+10=26 ; d20+15=19 ;
Saturday August 29th, 2020 10:22:14 AM
Kiwina tries to aid Falco in his attempts to determine why the liontaur died (heal = 26) and why the body hasn't been disturbed (perception = 19, 23 if bonus for monstrous humanoids applies). He then looks around at the area, trying to figure out the best way to take care of the body given what they have. (Obviously burial at sea isn't going to work inland.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Saturday August 29th, 2020 11:02:23 AM
Elyas doesn't like the looks of this, and not just because it's a dead body.

"Careful. usually a body left out would have attracted carrion birds. the taur may be still alive. or even reanimated or something."

Elyas hangs back, waiting fro trouble, and unslings his crossbow just in case.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=9 ; d20+19=24 ;
Monday August 31st, 2020 2:09:55 AM
(Survival=9, Perception=24)

Tsak circles an area at least 50' from the body looking for tracks (Survival) or signs of a fight, as well as any other folk still in the area (Perception).
Once he's satisfied they are alone he will move up the track a little past where the body is to keep a lookout.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Monday August 31st, 2020 2:11:26 AM
(OOC Got my character sheet link working again. Tsak's prepared spells are Speak with Animals, and Barkskin).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Monday August 31st, 2020 4:05:36 PM

Taking Elyas's words into account Falco keeps back ten feet, in case this is an undead situation.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - A body in the road...
Monday August 31st, 2020 5:55:36 PM
Falco asks someone else to come and have a look at the body.

Rolth keeps an eye out.

Kiwina looks over the body too.

Elyas makes a declaration.

Mak looks out from a higher point.

Tsak looks for signs of others.

Looking over the body, you see that it has been killed, quite clearly, by claws, similar, if not identical to liontaur bodies. It seems that this poor person was killed by other liontaur.

As you explore the area you find that there are a couple more bodies, in similar states of damage, and clearly dead.

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice around the necks of the deceased Liontaur, there is a welt, as if something was torn from their neck.}

The lack of carrion feeders seems to be concerning and strange, you certainly would have expected the bodies to be infested by now.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday August 31st, 2020 8:09:10 PM
"This can't be good," Kiwina says. "Look at the fellow's neck." Kiwina points to the welt. If he was killed with claws, something was torn from this liontaur's neck while he was still not dead yet. The others seem to have the same marks.

"Best make sure none of these fellows fits Nantyr's description."

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+5=14 ;
Monday August 31st, 2020 8:55:43 PM
Mak was getting frustrated. He was not an investigator, yet they kept finding mysteries. Mak scanned the horizon looking for signs of anything that might have done this even though he already suspected they did it to themselves.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 14

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Monday August 31st, 2020 9:22:58 PM
"Huh, I wonder whether they had the amulets and the magic made others jealous and kill them for the amulets? Not good that the leaders probably had the amulets, according to Chesmu. Let's see if we can figure out whether any of these were Nantyr or a shaman, then hurry to catch up with them before more have to die."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=27 ; d20+8=22 ;
Tuesday September 1st, 2020 9:43:27 AM
Elyas loooks over the bodies, seeing if any of them match descriptions of leaders or shamans that Chesmu described, or if any of them match the description of Nantyr.

knowledge local = 27

when Kiwina points out the marks on their necks, Elyas assumes that someone must have taken their amulets.
"when we found that amulet we all seemed to quickly come up with reasons why we should be the one to hold it. seems even more likely that these are the same kind of amulet if they caused violence out of jealousy with these taurs.

Elyas checks over the bodies, looking to see if any of them ended up with one of the amulets that was maybe missed by whoever stole them.
perception = 22

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday September 1st, 2020 10:05:25 AM
"Makes sense Elyas, I wish we could have figured out more about those amulets for sure. Also, the lack of carrion is a bit unnerving. We should keep moving I think."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Dan - A body in the road...
Tuesday September 1st, 2020 6:40:58 PM
Kiwina says to look over the bodies.

Mak looks around for signs of who may have done this.

Rolth suggests the amulets might be to blame.

Elyas makes a link.

Falco agrees.

Looking over the bodies, none of them look like Nantyr's description, however one of them does appear to be in what you would imagine a Shaman or Druid of the Hound's Tooth clan would look like. The lack of carrion is unusual, but not unheard of when there is magical effects lingering around...

The road continues forward leading you ever onwards towards the coast.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Tuesday September 1st, 2020 7:36:29 PM
Rolth’s ears prick up at the mention of magic. Before we move out, he casts a detect magic to scan the corpses and surrounding area, just to make sure we have’s missed a clue or item. If he detects nothing, he’s ready to head out for the coast.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday September 1st, 2020 7:47:34 PM
Kiwina looks around at the area again, trying to figure out the best way to take care of the bodies. "You can't just leave bodies, especially ones that don't decay. Bodies have been inhabited by spirits -- something might try to move in again, but it won't be alive."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Tuesday September 1st, 2020 10:51:29 PM
Fair enough Kiwina. Is anyone familiar with the local customs, death rites?

Tsak helps to inter the bodies with as much respect and dignity as possible.

After that he's ready to keep heading along the path.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 9:45:09 AM
While he is sure this is not exactly what they wanted Falco does his best with the burial. He pleads with the warper-sar to protect the souls of these deceased taur.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 10:09:04 AM
Elyas defers to the others, especially the Taurs in the group, to decide what to do with the bodies, but he helps move the bodies once a decision is made.

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3
Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 10:39:59 AM
Mak would help with the burial, but added that he thought someone should be on watch while that was being carried out. He suggested they rotate with the archers taking turns at watch.

DM Dan - A body in the road...
Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 7:28:10 PM
Rolth checks for magic Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice a faint enchantment spell on the bodies, whatever caused the effect has departed and this is all that remains of the effect that must at one time been very strong.}

Kiwina suggests doing something with the bodies.

Tsak suggests following local death customs.

Falco says a quick prayer.

Elyas aids with whatever the group decides to do.

Mak says someone should keep watch.

The Taur amongst you know the local customs, and you begin to bury the three bodies in the manner you would expect, leaving a small pile of stones to mark the graves. You say a few words of blessing over the graves as you finish the piles of stones, customs designed to ward off spirits, so they say, and allow the souls of these poor folk to move on into the afterlife. It takes you a few hours to do all the digging and burying, and by the time you get moving again, the sun has started to get low in the sky. The coast is not too far, and if you continue you will reach it after the sun goes down, or you could stop and rest and continue at first light.

What does the party decide to do?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=32 ;
Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 8:26:21 PM
Rolth is concerned that every delay might mean more deaths among the taurs. That fading magic shows how strong the amulets are. We can't afford to sit around here!" He votes to continue towards the coast. Who's afraid of the dark? Whether we stay or go now, he keeps a wary eye and ear out.

Perception = 32

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+19=25 ;
Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 8:41:59 PM
Kiwina is not very disadvantaged by the dark -- at least, from what he's seen of Rolth, no more so than a liontaur. Still, there are others in the party to consider. Mak, for instance, is human and half-blind at night. On the other hand, Mak would have no problem making his way if he thought the village took a couple of kegs with them.

"I think the best course depends on how far we expect to go in the dark, how dark it is tonight, and whether the wemics will react poorly to us arriving at night." He can estimate the first of these, and see if the moon is out, but he's no expert on wemic customs.

Perception = 25 to notice taurs in the dark

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+6=11 ;
Thursday September 3rd, 2020 3:13:34 PM
Mak wasn't pleased about the need to press on in the darkness, but he recognized the need. He nodded stoically and removed his cane from his pack as he'd need that to continue the march from this point forward. While he waited on the others to say the prayers over the dead he looked longingly at the full skins of ale he had about his person and sighed quietly.

"You'll have to wait my babies." he said to them with a small pat against the largest. "I'll see to you soon enough."

So as they moved on he kept the cane in one hand and his bow in the other.

OOC: KS: Geography +6, Roll 11. Can he estimate how much longer they will be travelling? With an 11? Gah!

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday September 3rd, 2020 4:12:32 PM
"I agree with Rolth, we do not have time to waste on being comfortable. if we can at least make contact with the missing villagers tonight it would be better than waiting for the morning.

Elyas gives one more look back at the small graves they made for the dead they had found. if these were killed because of the magic amulets, it was certainly possible more would be dead before the party finds to rest...

DM Dan - A body in the road...
Thursday September 3rd, 2020 7:23:14 PM
Rolth, Kiwina and Elyas all suggest you press on.

Mak is apprehensive, but agrees.

The Petals continue on their route, and it's not long before they find even more bodies... more liontaur of the hounds tooth clan. A quick count reveals there to be about 16 of them... all with things like candelbras and platters, serving dishes and plates all sorts of homely things, most of it good quality. These are in similar states of decay to the previous three, that is to say, not very much at all. They all have the same welts on their necks that you observed on the previous taur.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Thursday September 3rd, 2020 8:17:00 PM
"We need to move on. Come back to bury these ones I think. This, this seems pressing."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=32 ;
Thursday September 3rd, 2020 8:19:53 PM
"I agree, Falco, let's keep moving. Hopefully we are getting closer."

Perception = 32 to look for threats and clues as we move

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None
Friday September 4th, 2020 4:43:29 AM
Tsak takes point as he sees quite well in the dark.

He moves with an air of haste but is still wary of attack by ambush.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday September 4th, 2020 11:13:28 AM
If it gets too dark to see, Elyas will cast light on his amulet of natural armor. otherwise he follows the others in his normal position, letting those with better eyesight and scouting abilities take the lead.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday September 4th, 2020 2:55:02 PM
Kiwina is visibly distressed by leaving all the bodies untended, but accepts that -- for now -- there is more to be gained by keeping their numbers down than by performing last rites.

If and when Elyas starts to cast light, Kiwina will ask if he is sure he wants to give his position away to any of the liontaurs that may be out there.

DM Dan - A body in the road...
Friday September 4th, 2020 6:15:59 PM
Falco suggest moving on.

Rolth concurs.

Tsak keeps his eyes peeled.

Mak checks on the bodies ((OoC: It'd be a heal check usually)) and realises they are definitely dead.

Elyas casts light tos he can see better.

Kiwina, while unsure, presses on.

The Petals continue on their way just as the sun finishes going down and the moon rises, you've been walking for another hour or so by this point, when you come across a waterfall, a pool with a small stream running out to the coast proper. You can see it all, it'd take about ten minutes to get to the coast itself from the pool you are standing on the edge of.

As you look across the and around the lake, you see more bodies, you are about 150 feet from the lake itself, but can see the waterfall coming off a cliff that looks to be about 40 feet high. You can see a few bodies strewn around the lake, and many more floating in the lake, making about 20 bodies in all, with six or so on the shore, and about another 15 (it's hard to tell exactly in the dark) floating around the water.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Friday September 4th, 2020 7:44:36 PM

Falco signs.

"Not an ideal place to camp is it. I can see well enough but I know some of you can't. Do we wait for morning?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Friday September 4th, 2020 9:08:41 PM
"If none are alive here, I think we need to press on. This is becoming more grim by the moment, by Domi!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday September 4th, 2020 11:19:14 PM
"We have to check. If some of them are still alive, we have to help them." Kiwina isn't happy to be saying this, thinking he will have to swim out and pull bodies from the water. But he is a fairly strong swimmer, and he has the ring. "And that won't wait until morning."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=21 ;
Saturday September 5th, 2020 2:21:01 PM
"Yes, I agree. Kiwina, only let’s do it quickly. Also not my area of expertise so I’ll keep an eye out while the best healers take a look.

Perception = 21

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Sunday September 6th, 2020 9:12:53 PM
"wow, that is a lot of bodies.... what happened here? are they killing each other, or did someone else come and slaughter them wholesale? this is not what i was expecting...

Elyas will add his voice in favor of staying here and investigating further and looking for survivors. this many dead bodies changes things and makes him not want to rush in during the night

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Monday September 7th, 2020 7:50:01 PM

Shuffles his feet and looks at the bodies with sad eyes.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday September 7th, 2020 10:09:42 PM
"No help for it, I'll start bringing them to the shore." Kiwina realizes his companions can check and attend to the bodies on shore. He begins bringing in the others, keeping his armor on and bringing some rope, but leaving the rest of his gear with the group. He plans to start with those closest to the shore, using the rope to bring back two or three if he thinks he can do so without drowning any that may still be breathing. If he finds one clearly alive, he will consider how to best keep them that way when the time comes.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+14=17 ;
Monday September 7th, 2020 10:13:18 PM
17 on the swim check. His armor should not impede his swimming.

DM Dan - Dead man's Lake...
Tuesday September 8th, 2020 7:14:09 AM
Falco questions about resting.

Rolth suggests continuing.

Kiwina wants to see if some of them are alive.

Elyas thinks about what happened.

Map

As Kiwina brings some of the bodies closer to the shore, and everyone else keeps an eye out, the first few bodies are easily moved (The one's with L on them) however, as soon as Kiwina finishes bringing in the third body, some of the bodies move, (The Gs). They rise from the water and immediately start moving towards and converging on Kiwina.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+7=16 ;
Tuesday September 8th, 2020 8:06:02 AM
Falco is little help in moving the bodies of the much larger taur so he notices the movement pretty quickly. He checks to be sure they are undead and if so what kind. {Know Religion: 16}

Worried that he is going to have to get close if they are undead he cast shield of faith on himself.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+6=24 ;
Tuesday September 8th, 2020 10:43:07 AM
Mak had been keeping watch and the movement caught his attention almost immediately. He brought his bow up and readied it when the word was given.

OOC: Perception +6, Roll 24

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday September 8th, 2020 1:59:45 PM
seeing trouble coming, Elyas casts a spell that is becoming quite familiar to the group. before everyone starts spreading out, Elyas completes his spell, making everyone feel just a bit lighter and faster.

[cast haste, hopefully affecting the full party]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Haste (7 rounds)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d4+1=3 ;
Tuesday September 8th, 2020 5:40:06 PM
"Good move, Elyas! With the Haste, should we just move past these unfortunates? I should not like anyone to come along later and decide that any wounds we inflict are what killed the taurs. We can always sneak back if need be, and try to search around more stealthily. If the consensus is for staying rather than going, however, Rolth will cast Mirror Image on himself before moving up to the shore to assist Kiwina.

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Haste
Mirror Image 3 images remaining
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday September 8th, 2020 7:33:17 PM
"I agree with avoiding a fight if we can," Kiwina says as he quickly picks up his gear. "Or at least moving to a defensible spot." He looks around. "Maybe the cliff would limit their ability to approach us?"

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Tuesday September 8th, 2020 8:02:38 PM
Tsak moves to a flat stone near the edge of the water (AB13) and readies his bow.

Is this where you meant Kiwina? It's not a bad place to make a stand.

DM Dan - Dead man's Lake... d20+8=28 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=23 ; 3d6+15=28 ;
Wednesday September 9th, 2020 2:42:05 AM
Falco protects himself and tries to figure out what the creatures are.

Mak is prepared and may take an action to attack the creatures if he so chooses now.

Elyas speeds everyone up.

Rolth suggests running.

Kiwina agrees running may be an option.

Tsak moves to a stone area to get ready to fight.

The creatures, which Falco identifies as Ghouls and calls out to you all, move with an odd sort of speed and quickly get up to Kiwina, four of them manage to make it to Kiwina and attack him before you even know what's happening... they all lash out to bite Kiwina but only three manage to do so, and Kiwina takes 28 damage and has to make 3 Fortitude saves.

The others continue moving towards the shore, each seeking a different soul to devour...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:13 Touch: 9 CMD: 20)| d20+13=19 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=24 ; d8+16=17 ; d8+16=17 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=6 ; d4+8=11 ; d4+8=11 ;
Wednesday September 9th, 2020 10:05:57 AM
Protected by his three Mirror Images, Rolth liontaur charges the ghouls that are coming after Falco (charge plus full attack due to feat.) He is frothing mad about this dastardly plot that has turned his fellow liontaurs into undead creatures (enters a rage.). He swings wildly but powerfully against those ghouls (power attack.)

Morning star to hit +13 = 19, damage 1d8+16 = 17
Morning star to hit +13 = 24, damage 1d8+16 = 17
Paw 1 to hit +10 = 28, damage 1d4+5 = 9
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 29, damage 1d4+5 = 9
Bite to hit +10 = 11, damage 1d4+5 = 6
Rake 1 to hit +10 = 13, damage 1d4+8 = 11
Rake 2 to hit +10 = 24, damage 1d4+8 = 11

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/15 rounds used (active)
Haste
Mirror Image 3 images remaining
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday September 9th, 2020 12:54:05 PM

With Rolths move to intercept Falco attempts to reach him to cast bulls strength. If he cannot find a spot that will not put in immediate harm he will wait for an opening.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27AO/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/11(HT)|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+11=31 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=20 ; d8+11=12 ; d8+11=13 ; d8+11=19 ; d8+11=17 ;
Wednesday September 9th, 2020 1:44:09 PM
OOC: Not really sure where Mak is on the map, so here's his actions from his base range.

Mak fired an arrow at a ghoul and it was a doozy (Critical Threat, Roll 18 to confirm), then he fired again and the arrow went wide followed by a third arrow which struck the undead creature solidly. Bolstered by Elyas spell Mak managed to get one more arrow away and it too would hit, but Mak lost sight of it.

OOC:
Arrow 1, Roll 20+11=31, Threat; Roll 18 to confirm; Damage 11 hp normal, with crit add 13 hp more.
Arrow 2, Roll 9, Miss
Arrow 3, Roll 27, Hit; Damage 19 hp
Arrow 4, Roll 20, ??, Damage 17 hp.

Mak took a five foot step back and took aim again....

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=29 ; d6+4=8 ;
Wednesday September 9th, 2020 3:54:03 PM
[ooc: i put my name on the map, but until others are on there and the monsters are moved it's hard to know what to use my turn for. i'll write it out now, and pick a spot for the spell once things are more updated.]

Elyas is about ready to join th eothers in running when the undead rush at Kiwina way faster than Elyas expected, especially through the water!

instead of running, he does what he can to slow the creatures down. he pulls a small tentacle out of his spell pouch and waves it in the air. it glows purple and suddenly a bunch of wrtihing tentacles push up from the water, grabbing at ghouls.

the tentacles try to grasp as many of the undead as can be in the radius (20 foot radius spread, placed where they can catch as many ghouls as possible without catching Kiwina.)
CMB to grab (one roll for all enemies) = 29
anythign with a CMD less than that will take 8 damage, and become grappled

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Haste (6 rounds)
Black Tentacles (7 rounds)

Kiwina (Steve M) 46/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+10=26 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=13 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=10 ; 2d8+8=20 ; d8+4=11 ;
Wednesday September 9th, 2020 8:39:00 PM
(Fort saves = 26, 29, 29)

Kiwina's weapon apears in his hand -- a spear at the moment -- and he attacks one of the creatures that attacked him with both weapon and hooves.

Attacks:
Spear - AC 21 for 6 damage
Spear - AC 10 for 10 (second primary attack)
Hoof - AC 9, damage not rolled
Hoof - AC 27 (crit confirm 27) for 20 damage
Spear - AC 14 for 11 (forgot to add +1 for the weapon to hit, attack made only if affected by the haste)

=====
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:13 Touch: 9 CMD: 20)|
Thursday September 10th, 2020 9:24:34 PM
Rolth is confused, even with his triple-human movement rate, he feels downright glacial today. Fortunately, the ghouls seem just as slow, so he gamely keeps swinging, hoping some will connect.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+12=28 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+12=26 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=8 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+1=17 ; d3=3 ;
Thursday September 10th, 2020 10:29:38 PM
(TsakAttack1=28, Dmg=5; TsakAttack2=24, Dmg=6; TsakAttack3=26, Dmg=8, EsBiteAttack1=7; EsClawAttack2=5; EsClawAttack3=17, Dmg=3)

Tsak and Esmerelda only just make it to the flat stone escarpment as the creatures seem to boil out of the water. Tsak takes aim at the closest and with the help of the team's magic makes an extra attack. He is happy to see all three bolts strike true. Esmerelda snarls, hisses and strikes at any creature that dares come close.

Kiwina (Steve M) 46/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday September 10th, 2020 11:19:40 PM
"This is why I try to always take care of the bodies, you know."

DM Dan - Dead man's Lake... d20+8=22 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=12 ; 3d6+15=27 ; 2d6+10=15 ;
Friday September 11th, 2020 2:47:28 AM
Rolth swings out with practiced skill, and fells two of the creatures.

Falco buffs up.

Mak finishes off one Rolth was attacking and slays another by himself.

Elyas manages to trap some of them, but they are all slain quickly and efficiently.

Kiwina strikes out and slays a third on of these creatures, and injures a fourth

Then Tsak and Esmerelda manage to finish off the last one that was attacking first.

However, four more manage to join the fray, three again surrounding Kiwina and three getting to Rolth, while others move up to be able to attack next round.

Rolth is struck three times, and takes 27 damage, and must make three Fort Saves.
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {DC 12 or be paralysed}

Kiwina is struck twice, and takes 15 damage, and must make two Fort Saves.
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {DC 12 or be paralysed}

These horrible undead creatures are tearing at the Petals with their teeth and move with surprising and fearful speed at them when they move to attack, thankfully it doesn't seem to take much to dispatch them, there is just quite a lot of them. ((5 Ghouls remain))

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27AO/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/11(HT)|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+11=14 ; d8+11=15 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=13 ; d8+11=13 ; d20+11=19 ; d8+11=13 ;
Friday September 11th, 2020 9:12:22 AM
Mak reoriented and took aim at the ones on Rolth. Emboldened by his luck with his previous shots, he fired again. Three of his arrows found their target with one nearly striking the foul creature down all on it's own, but the shot was foiled by a lucky shift in the creatures movements as it slipped in the mud.

OOC:
Arrow 1, Roll 14; Damage 15
Arrow 2, Roll 13; Miss
Arrow 3, Roll 31(Threat); Confirm Roll 13; Damage 13
Arrow 4, Roll 19; Damage 13

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 4d4+4=14 ; d20+12=31 ; d6+4=9 ;
Friday September 11th, 2020 9:42:28 AM
Elyas fires off a barrage of magic missiles at one of the ghouls attacking Kiwina. (14 damage)

[not sure on locations since the map wasn't really set up the previous round, but if any of the ghouls walked through the area where the previously captured ones were they would also be grabbed.

CMB for this round of tentacles: 31. damage: 9]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Haste (5 rounds)
Black Tentacles (6 rounds)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 3d6=8 ; 3d6=10 ;
Friday September 11th, 2020 10:52:19 AM
Falco moves between Rotlh and Kiwana and calls on the power of the warper-sar to damage these undead creatures. Feeling like he did not get quite as much as he would like he calls on his heroic nature to channel a second time. {Hero Point for extra standard action - Channel: 8 and 10 | DC15}

{I think I will get all six of the ghouls attacking Rolth and Kiwana}

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 46/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+8=27 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=26 ; d8+4=11 ; d8+4=12 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=3 ; d8+4=8 ;
Friday September 11th, 2020 11:52:39 AM
(Saves = 14 and 26 (rolled after attacks and before damage))

Kiwina continues attacking any ghouls within reach.

Attacks:
Spear -- AC 27 for 11 damage
Ignore the 21, I thought I was rolling a crit confirm but it was only a natural 19.
Spear -- AC 15 for 12
Hoof -- AC 20 for 4
Hoof -- AC 12 for 3
Spear (if hasted) -- AC 26 for 8

=====
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+12=17 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+12=18 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+1=3 ; d6=1 ;
Friday September 11th, 2020 3:57:24 PM
(TsakAttack1=17, Dmg=6; TsakAttack2=8, Dmg=9; TsakAttack3=18, Dmg=6; EsBite1=15, Dmg=1; EsClaw2=7; EsClaw3=3)

Tsak fires off another 3 bolts at the attacking creatures, but they are not as accurate as his first round volley. Esmerelda bites at one of the creatures.

(OOC having issues with the map, it opened then disappeared. I think I'm near Kiwina so I'll assume Tsak attacks the ghouls which are attacking K)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (54/63 HP | AC:15 Touch: 11 CMD: 22)| d4=2 ; d3=2 ; d100=21 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=28 ; d8+18=22 ; d8+18=25 ; d4+6=10 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+9=10 ; d4+9=12 ;
Friday September 11th, 2020 6:49:05 PM
(OOC: For mirror image, I'll have a '1' on the die or 1-50% hit Rolth)

The first two hits on Rolth from the ghouls are absorbed by mirror images, but the last one sneaks through! In his fury, though, Rolth shakes off the paralysis that tries to grip his limbs and continues his whirlwind of attacks. (Fort save = 28, success)

Morning star to hit +12 = 17, damage 1d8+18 = 22
Morning star to hit +12 = 14, damage 1d8+18 = 25
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 11, damage 1d4+6 = 10
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 15, damage 1d4+6 = 8
Bite to hit +9 = 12, damage 1d4+6 = 7

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/15 rounds used (inactive)
Haste
Mirror Image 1 image remaining
Bull’s Strength
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

DM Dan - Dead man's Lake... d20+6=11 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=13 ; 2d6+10=18 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=9 ;
Monday September 14th, 2020 6:49:17 PM
Mak hits, and immediately fells one of the ghouls

Elyas' magic missiles fell another one

Falco's channel divinity causes all six of them to roar in pain.

Kiwina manages to kill one more.

Tsak finishes one off.

Rolth manages to kill two more of the ghouls.

The ghouls are falling left and right, all six surrounding Kiwina and Rolth lie slain (again) at their feet, the last five plunge forward, three making it alongside Kiwina, and two next to Rolth, damaged by the tentacles, but able to move through it all the same.

Two of the three attacking Kiwina strike true with their bite attacks, and the other misses, both however miss Rolth.

Kiwina takes 18 damage

Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: {Please make two fort saves again or be paralyzed DC12}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (54/63 HP | AC:15 Touch: 11 CMD: 22)| d20+12=17 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=28 ; d8+18=21 ; d8+18=26 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=9 ; d20+7=23 d8+18=24
Monday September 14th, 2020 8:09:20 PM
Rolth continues to tear through these abominations, determined to put them down.

Morning star to hit +12 = 17, damage 1d8+18 = 21
Morning star to hit +12 = 31, damage 1d8+18 = 26
Morning Star iterative to hit +7 = 23, damage 1d8+18 = 24

Paw 1 to hit +9 = 20, damage 1d4+6 = 7
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 15, damage 1d4+6 = 7
Bite to hit +9 = 28, damage 1d4+6 = 9

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 3/15 rounds used (active)
Haste
Mirror Image 1 images remaining
Bull’s Strength
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 28/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+10=21 ; d10=6 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+8=21 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=8 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=5 ; d8+4=8 ;
Monday September 14th, 2020 8:11:03 PM
(Fort Saves: 21 and 21, the d10 was because the screen shifted on me)

Kiwina doesn't want to go another few rounds with these guys, but at the rate they're falling maybe it'll only be one. He continues attacking the nearest ghouls.

Attacks:
Spear -- AC 14 for 9 damage
Spear -- AC 16 for 8
Hoof -- AC 14 for 5
Hoof -- AC 25 for 5
Spear (from haste) -- AC 21 for 8

=====
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+9=20 ; d20+9=13 ; d6+1=6 ; d6+1=5 ;
Tuesday September 15th, 2020 8:06:10 AM

Falco holds his position and lets two arrows fly at the creature to the south of Kiwana. {Hit: 20|13 Dam: 6|5}

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+7=8 ;
Tuesday September 15th, 2020 9:10:12 AM
Elyas moves closer to the last few ghouls, flinging a dart of acid at whichever ghoul is still standing near Kiwina. unfortunately he stubs his toe on a rock just as he aims his shot, and the acid streaks off into the water.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Haste (4 rounds)
Black Tentacles (5 rounds)

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27AO/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/11(HT)|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+11=20 ; d8+11=19 ; d20+6=15 ; d8+11=12 ; d20+11=19 ; d8+11=12 ; d20+11=22 ; d8+11=16 ;
Tuesday September 15th, 2020 9:13:40 AM
Mak noted that Rolth was faring well against the undead, so he refocused on the three attacking Kiwina and let fly with his four arrows. With all the movement around the three and with Kiwina jockeying back and forth Mak thought he hit with all four of his arrows, but he was uncertain so he reached for another arrow and prepared to keep firing.

OOC:
Arrow 1, Roll 20; Damage 19 hp
Arrow 2; Roll 15; Damage 12 hp
Arrow 3; Roll 19; Damage 12 hp
Arrow 4; Roll 22; Damage 16 hp

Kiwina (Steve M) 28/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday September 15th, 2020 11:17:20 PM
"I hope that's taken care of them," Kiwina says.

DM Dan - Dead man's Lake...
Wednesday September 16th, 2020 2:32:39 AM
Rolth quickly and as is usual, dispatches the ghouls around him easily.

Kiwina kills one and injures another.

Falco further hurts the one Kiwina attacked.

Elyas misses...

Mak kills the last two, felling the final ghouls.

The Petals are now surrounded by several bodies of ghouls, and other bodies of Taur, the sun is gone and it is night time, the cool air is getting colder, and you can tell it will be a cold night as you are on the coast, where it is always colder.

You all decide to try and get some sleep, and do. The night itself is uneventful, but you awaken early in the morning all the same, and begin trying to figure out where to go next. The Taur were all focussed around this area, so there must be something here.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (55/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=33 ;
Wednesday September 16th, 2020 6:26:16 AM
Before turning in for the evening, Rolth wonders whether we have healing available, especially for poor Kiwina, who took the brunt of the fighting.

In the morning, he has a flash of insight. "You know, most wemics hate the water, fortunately I don’t have that same issue as a sailor, haha! I wonder if they were being magically drawn here rather than to the coast, since they seem to have entered the water rather than continue on the path. Rolth scans the cliff and suggests Kiwina use his ring to look beneath the surface.

Perception = 33 to determine where the liontaurs might have been headed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 3d6=11 ; 2d8+5=19 ; 2d8+5=11 ;
Wednesday September 16th, 2020 8:05:17 AM
Before people bed down for the night Falco calls on the power of the warper-sar to heal the wouns of some of the petals. {Channel: 11} He sees Kiwana is sitll injured and cast cure moderate as a follow up, twice. {Kiwana Healing: 19 | 11}

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=22 ;
Wednesday September 16th, 2020 9:10:36 AM
Elyas tries to get some sleep, mulling over what they saw during the day before. it was a lot to think about, and about the worst possible result. they found at least some of the missing taurs, but they were all either dead or undead!

once it is light out again, Elyas will also look around trying to figure out why the Taurs were led to this spot. is there anything else here other than dead bodies?
perception = 22

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27AO/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/11(HT)|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+6=13 ;
Wednesday September 16th, 2020 10:11:08 AM
Mak gathered up his arrows. Fortunately most were in his targets and only a couple were lost to the watery terrain. He cleaned them off and put them back in his quiver before bedding down for the night. That night he had dreams of mindless creatures attacking in the night, only these had blood red pulsing orbs embedded in their chests.

When Mak woke it was to relief that he wasn't still home, but in the relatively safe environs of the isles. He set about breaking camp and explored the area along with Rolth.

OOC: Perception +6, Roll 13.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None 2d8+2=7 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+15=20 ;
Wednesday September 16th, 2020 7:52:52 PM
Falco's magic does wonders for him, and Kiwina burns his own cures before sleeping (for another 7 hp), expecting to get more spells in the morning. After a night's rest (7 more hp), he's almost fully restored.

"I've met sailors who couldn't swim," Kiwina says, "but none among my own village. I'll be happy to take a few looks at the lake."

Assuming the others agree, Kiwina approaches the task of investigating the lake methodically, after there's plenty of sunlight. He doesn't stay under more than a minute at a time, makes sure the others know where he is and where he's going, and works his way around the shore before heading out nearer the waterfall. (Swim = 23; perception = 20; per the swimming rules he should be able to hold his breath over 3 minutes.)

=====
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

DM Dan - Dead man's Lake...
Thursday September 17th, 2020 2:37:50 AM
The whole group of petals looks to heal Kiwina or search around.

You all quickly find, and corroborate each others ideas that the Taur walked up to and into the water, if you follow their line of walking it heads straight into the waterfall. Oddly, there are no footprints around the small lake, and none leading to the coast and into the ocean.

They could have either climbed up the cliffs, swam deeply into the lake (you can't really see how deep it is) or gone into the waterfall, there doesn't appear to be much else here.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Thursday September 17th, 2020 8:17:57 AM
"You are a strong swimmer but if the rest of us have to go I can cast water breathing on those who might be better to just walk the bottom, if it is that deep. Also if you want to explore the deep that would help."

Falco waits to see what the others want to do but he will happily cast water breathing if that is what the team wants. {10 Hours divided among all.}

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27AO/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/11(HT)|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3
Thursday September 17th, 2020 2:52:09 PM
The water was cold, and it bothered Mak's leg, but he'd already gotten wet wading in to find his arrows so what was a little more water. Mak decided, against his better judgement, to look behind the waterfall. Not really because he enjoyed getting wet, but because the alternative was wading in above his head into the deeper section of the lake. As he moved towards the waterfall he wrapped his bow in his cloak to keep it from getting soaked.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday September 17th, 2020 3:08:22 PM
Careful Mak! Elyas calls out. Don't go in there alone. I'll come with you. it looks like they may have been heading that way when whatever happened, happened. wouldn't want you turning ghoul on us because you went off alone!

Elyas will join anyone else who wants to see if there is anything behind the waterfall.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday September 17th, 2020 7:42:31 PM
Seeing that the others are prepared to investigate as well, with a spell to let them breathe to boot, Kiwina explores with the rest.

=====
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

DM Dan - Dead man's Lake...
Friday September 18th, 2020 2:49:24 AM
Falco casts waterbreathing on the party.

Mak looks behind the waterfall.

Elyas says to wait.

Kiwina also helps explore.

Some of the party dive down to the bottom of the lake, thankfully it's not terribly deep, but the cold water makes for some slow-ish going. At the bottom of the lake are various baubles and valuables like more silver platters and candelbras and things that might fetch a half way decent price, there are also a liontaur body or two down here, clearly they came from the same group, but didn't float for whatever reason.

Mak and Elyas look behind the waterfall and see a cave that leads into the hillside and down, the light doesn't penetrate far enough to see much more than thirty or thirty five feet, and the stone is damp towards the entrance. Further in the stone is still a little slick, but dries out just as it fades into blackness. This seems to be the logical route the other Taur took.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+14=22 ;
Friday September 18th, 2020 6:28:13 AM
(OOC: sorry, I must have not hit submit yesterday)

Rolth is quite pleased that Falco has the water breathing spell, and plunges in to the waters with his fellow Petals. before diving in, he will cast toros Taur try (minotaur version) on himself. He will stop to investigate the two submerged liontaurs, checking to see whether either is Nantyr and also what might be weighing them down.

Perception = 22

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Friday September 18th, 2020 8:02:34 AM
Falco wades in after the others and swims though casting direct magic as he slowly moves to check the items at the bottom for magic. If nothing is found he makes his way to the cave and waits for the others.

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday September 18th, 2020 3:17:33 PM
Elyas waits for the others to group up by the cave, and will cast light when they are ready. he definitely doesn't want to go in alone

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=33 ;
Friday September 18th, 2020 3:27:45 PM
Kiwina ponders whether the lake is suitable for funerary uses. The ocean would be, and he doesn't want more unsettled souls turning into ghouls. But once that will have to wait.

Yes, he's dawdling. He's not keen on caves. He proceeds as carefully as he can. (perception = 33, 37 if it's liontaurs)

=====
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Friday September 18th, 2020 5:49:39 PM
Rolth is glad that Kiwina is joining us by the cave, and gives him the secret WLA hand sign to bolster his reluctant comrade.

DM Dan - Dead man's Lake...
Saturday September 19th, 2020 6:47:29 AM
Rolth checks the bodies, and doesn't find any of them to be Nantyr.

Falco finds nothing that is magical, just the bric-a-brac that may be worth a couple of thousand gold.

Mak waits by the waterfall cave.

Elyas does too.

Kiwina hesitates to go into the cave at first.

Once you get into the cave you begin heading in, after you get about ten feet into what was the darkness, now kept at bay by the light, you see there is a small gap in the rock face, it is just large enough for a Taur to squeeze through...

If you are a Taur, you need to make a DC 14 Strength Check or a DC 12 Acrobatics check to get through the gap, anyone smaller than a Taur can make it through without a check.

You can see on the other side there is some water here, it's about an inch deep on the floor, and the smell of death invades your nostrils, the light flickering and dancing along the floor and reflected back into the tunnel making it appear as if the shadows are moving along the ceiling...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Saturday September 19th, 2020 8:40:06 AM
After casting light Falco watches the others struggle through, once again being small in a world of the large has its advantages. When the stench hits his nose he wraps a clot around his beak to give some small relief and follows the others in.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+4=5 ;
Saturday September 19th, 2020 10:15:40 AM
Rolth whispers some inspiring words to Kiwina to aid his efforts, but fails to get through himself on his first try. He asks Falco for some guidance to aid his next try, in addition to the most excellent light that Falco is providing.

(inspire competence = +2 bonus for Kiwina to squeeze through)
(STR check = 5, fail)

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+4=11 ;
Saturday September 19th, 2020 7:28:05 PM
(strength check to squeeze = 11)

Encouraged by Rolth, Kiwina tries to squeeze into the gap, but with the lack of light and the sides of the rock pushing in on him, he just, "Nope, nope, nope."

"Sorry guys, maybe you ought to explore a bit and find out how far we have to squeeze through. I could manage a few feet if it opens out again, I'm sure."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+4=20 ;
Sunday September 20th, 2020 11:49:23 AM
Rolth continues his inspiring words for Kiwina, and also attempts to aid Kiwina's strength check by pushing carefully. He will suggest that some of the others who made it through also help by carefully pulling from the other side. Once Kiwina makes it through, Rolth will tries again as well, this time making it through handily.

(Total of +4 to Kiwina from Aid Another and Inspire Competence)
(STR Check =20, success to pass through the crack this time)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (from Falco)
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27AO/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/11(HT)|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3
Monday September 21st, 2020 8:59:28 AM
Mak watched the larger members try to squeeze through the narrow passageway before deciding that he should move on ahead into the network of tunnels ahead of them in case something decided to come at them from that side.

"You need to decide if you really want to trap yourself in these tunnels. Perhaps we should scout ahead to make certain you won't just get stuck further inside and have to do all of this again. Or you could lose a little weight, fatty." Mak said as he ended his suggestion with an attempt at humor.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday September 21st, 2020 4:03:59 PM
Elyas pushes in without trouble ahead of the taurs, and holds his dagger up in the air, radiating a soft light

DM Mark - "You need to decide if you really want to trap yourself in these tunnels." d20=4 ;
Monday September 21st, 2020 5:37:45 PM
(DM Mark moves into the DM chair - be sure to help me remember anything about your character that I need to know moving forward. Where is Tzak?)

Falco easily passes through the opening behind the waterfall, as his light spills into a damp chamber. The floor here is covered in a few inches of water, and dampness glistens from the walls. (What did Falco cast Light on?)

Rolth tries to squeeze through. He looks at the opening, deciding that maybe with a better attempt he could make it in. He tries again and makes it in.

Likewise, Kiwina finds the passage too tight at first, but he gets by with a little help from his friends.

Mak looks around a bit, but realizes he will need his own light source before he ventures too far from the others.

Elyas pushes into the narrow opening and also sheds some light into the immediate area.

Mist sprays into the air from the waterfall near the entry and mixes with a cloying smell of death in this place. As you move into the chamber, the floor is slippery and the water varies in depth between a few inches and a couple feet (treat as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”)

Aside from the Petals splashing around a bit, the only sound seem to be echoes of dripping water in the distance.

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Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+14=33 ;
Monday September 21st, 2020 9:07:30 PM
Rolth, seeing no immediate threats or exits, moves up to protect Elyas and ducks under the surface of the water to see if can spot any enemies or way out down below.

(Perception = 33)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday September 21st, 2020 9:57:17 PM
Kiwina does not move in very far, not trusting the cave and worried that he will hurt his companions if he tries squeezing past them.

"I'm not sure whether the smell here worries me more or less than the freshness of the bodies along the way."

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Monday September 21st, 2020 10:27:23 PM
Tsak comes awake on a rock ledge by a lake with the bodies of ghouls all around.
Hurriedly he jumps up and looks around. He catches a flash of light near the edge of a waterfall and, looking closer he sees a horse's tail disappearing into a crevace.

He quickly gathers his equipment and makes his way over to the waterfall. Esmerelda hampers his efforts by refusing to get wet. Tsak finds an opening and squeezes thru to catch up with the rest of the party in a gloomy cave.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=16 ;
Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 8:04:25 AM
Falco keeps his bow forward as it is the source of illumination. He simply keeps his eyes peeled as the others look around, better to be ready to fire or cast then to be traipsing though the shallow water. {Perception 16 - Low Light Vision}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Shortsword, MW|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,MW, Weapon Finesse)|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 11:46:54 AM
Mak reached for his rapier and at the last moment decided to draw his shortsword instead. He'd never been in the front rank before, but decided this time in that given the close quarters he should be there.

DM Mark - "I'm not sure whether the smell here worries me more or less than the freshness of the bodies along the way."
Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 9:01:00 PM
The party tentatively explores the chamber they are in. The floor is covered in water here ranging from a few inches to two feet deep. The air is moist and tainted with decay.

Rolth moves up to guard Elyas. He peers down into the water, and he can see a few worms. Looking at them carefully, he can see that they do not look healthy. The move litle even when disturbed, and some have sores or wounds on them. Yech.

Kiwina move in enough to allow others to pass.

Tzak pushes in through the waterfall, but Esmerelda requires a bit of coaching before she follows. The cat shakes off what water she can and look bedraggled as she tries to keep to the shallowest areas in the cave.
Falco holds his bow, wary of a foe in this place.

Mak draws his short sword.

The echoes of dripping water suggest there are other areas ahead, but the limitations of your lights leaves them shrouded in darkness. There seem to be passages to the east and to the south (Sorry - I should have put them on last time to give you a sense of space, but only Falco and Elyas have a light source out, so where they go the light goes.)

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Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 10:12:19 PM
A wisp of a tune passes through Rolth's mind, "And the worms ate into his brain..." before he snaps his head back up out of the water. Heartened to hear that there seem to be some other exits, he says, with a glance at Mak, "Well, I may be "big-boned", not fat, hmmph, so that bigger southern passage looks inviting. But I'm no spell-unker, so what do you think, Elyas and Falco?" He suddenly finds himself wishing he had paid more attention to the comedy lessons at Bard Camp that summer...

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 11:10:30 PM
Kiwina agrees that they should stick to the widest path.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 11:13:45 PM
Tsak drapes Esmerelda across his shoulders on top of his backpack, he doesn't want her walking in that water. He takes out his falchion and makes his way thru to the front of the party ready to take the point.

As he passes Rolth he gives him a look that clearly says he should have paid more attention to comedy lessons at Band Camp.

I'll go first, I can see in the dark mateys. We've two passages, East and South. Do we want to split up or choose one?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 7:54:37 AM
"We will see them both eventually so wider first is fine."

Falco moves up to keep just behind the lead member and provide light.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Shortsword, MW|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,MW, Weapon Finesse)|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 10:28:44 AM
"Wider. Right. Why am I not surprised." Mak joked. "Seriously, I don't think we should bypass any narrow corridors as it might give our enemies a chance to move in behind us."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 1:26:18 PM
Elyas moves up prallel to Falco, spreading the light around the cave (move to Q28)

keep your eyes open, there might be more of those ghouls in here... Elyas says, just ignoring the attempts at humor in the face of danger

DM Mark - "Do we want to split up or choose one?"
Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 8:15:25 PM
There is some discussion regarding which way to go. Some prefer the widest path, but there is concern about leaving a narrow path behind unexplored. Tsak slings Esmerelda across his pack and moves up, as do Falco and Elyas. (I moved Tsak a bit further than he would have in a round to put him in point. But point which way?)

The echoes of dripping water suggest there are areas ahead, but the limitations of your lights leaves them shrouded in darkness. There seem to be passages to the east and to the south. Which way do you go?

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Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 8:33:29 PM
Rolth looks narrowly at Mak, "Well, Mr. Tactician, there are only two options to advance, so by definition we will leave one of them behind us. I don't much like the idea of splitting the party. I heard two votes for the bigger one, one vote of amicable agreement from Falco, two without strong opinions either way, and you opting for the narrow one. Sounds like the bigger one it is, unless we want to stand around arguing until the ghouls get here..."

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 10:52:03 PM
While Mak debates, Kiwina moves -- slowly and carefully -- toward the south opening.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Thursday September 24th, 2020 8:41:26 AM
Happy with the decision Falco moves behind Rolth so he has a nice large cover in front of him.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3
Thursday September 24th, 2020 9:02:21 AM
Mak looked Rolth up and down before responding. "I suppose ghoulish taurs would choose the larger path." but Mak wasn't convinced and decided he'd keep an eye on their flank. "I'll stay back here and keep an eye on the smaller path as we pass."

As they moved past the smaller tunnel Mak pulled his bow back out and sheathed his sword.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=17 ;
Thursday September 24th, 2020 3:26:04 PM
Elyas lets Falco move forward towards the south tunnel with his light, and moves to stand by Mak, letting him see by the light of Elyas' dagger.

"not much help for the lookup to be blind, eh?"

He stands by Mak, keeping an eye on the smaller tunnel
perception = 17

DM Mark - "I suppose ghoulish taurs would choose the larger path." d20+8=23 ; d20+8=13 ; d6+5=9 ;
Thursday September 24th, 2020 11:49:37 PM
The party slowly makes their way toward the south passage. Falco and Elyas hold lights aloft as they peer into the darkness.

Suddenly there is a keening cry as a ghoulish liontaur rushes in, followed by another! They seem untroubled by the slippery terrain that plagues the Petals.

Kiwina is hit! Filthy claws rake across his chest as he takes 9 damage. The blow almost knocks him off balance as well, but he does not fall. (DC 12 Fort save or paralyzed.)

Falco is also attacked, but the blow goes wide.

You hear the growling howls as more of them move behind these two. Ugh. And the smell.

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Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Thursday September 24th, 2020 11:56:21 PM
Tsak too sheathes his sword and unslings his bow.
He takes point down the southern, wider tunnel (moves to T33).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Friday September 25th, 2020 7:36:28 AM
"Woah there!"

Falco steps back {Q27} to get clear of the attacker and quickly casts a spell before laying a hand on Rolth.

Rolth - Shield Other

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+11=29 ; d8+12=17 ; d20+6=24 ; d8+12=20 ; d20+11=24 ; d8+12=13 ;
Friday September 25th, 2020 8:36:14 AM
OOC: Looks like Mak has a shot at the Ghoul at P30, but it has partial cover so it I think it's at +2 AC.

Mak fired his first arrow at the ghoul and hit it. His arrow bit deep into the ghouls flank as the archer drew and fired another that also hit and pierced the creatures chest. Mak's last arrow hit as well, but was only a glancing shot.

OOC:
Arrow 1, Roll 29; Damage 17
Arrow 2, Roll 24; Damage 20
Arrow 3, Roll 24, Damage 13

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 7d6=24 ;
Friday September 25th, 2020 9:42:04 AM
Elyas shakes his head Looks like we picked the wrong tunnel, Mak

he turns towards the sounds of the ghouls, and sees that several of them have lined up in the bottleneck of the cave. suddenly the cave lights up in a flash as lightning arcs away from Elyas, zapping through 3 ghouls!

[lighting bolt targeting the three ghouls on the right side. DC 18 reflex save for half damage]
Damage (7d6) = 24

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)

Kiwina (Steve M) 63/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+10=30 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=15 ; d8+4=8 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=7 ;
Friday September 25th, 2020 2:30:01 PM
(Fort save = 30)

Kiwina stands his ground and fights back against the ghoul that attacked him.

Attacks:
Spear -- AC 22 for 8 damage
Spear -- AC 4 for --
Hoof -- AC 25 for 4
Hoof -- AC 15 for 7

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+9=28 ; d10+6=14 ;
Friday September 25th, 2020 5:28:18 PM
"Not to worry, Elyas, I'm sure they will come from that tunnel too, given time. Light em' up!" Rolth switches to his glaive and takes a swing at the ghoul that is attacking Kiwina.

to hit = 28 (26 if there is cover), damage = 14

DM Mark - "I suppose ghoulish taurs would choose the larger path."
Friday September 25th, 2020 8:13:47 PM
(Oops. Looks like a DM cross post with Tsak. How about we assume Tsak is where the small t is and not the large T?)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+11=28 ; d20+5=9 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=5 ; d20=10 ; d20=17 ; d20=4 ; d3=2 ; d3=1 ; d3=3 ; d6=1 ;
Friday September 25th, 2020 10:19:37 PM
(OOC works for me thanks DM Mark, also pls ignore third d3 roll)

(TsakAttack1=28, Dmg= 2; TsakAttack2=9, Dmg=5; EsAttack#1Bite=10, Dmg=1, EsAttack#2Claw=17, Dmg=2; EsAttack#3Claw=4, Dmg=1)

Tsak shifts his weight backward as the ghouls rise up and fires a couple of bolts at the nearest creature (G1).
Esmerelda springs off Tsak's shoulders and also attacks the same ghoul.

DM Mark - "Woah there!" d20+3=13 ; d10=7 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=21 ; d6+5=6 ; d6+5=7 ; d6+5=10 ; d3=2 ; d6+5=9 ;
Saturday September 26th, 2020 12:22:20 AM
Falco steps back a bit and casts a spell on Rolth, which provokes an attack of opportunity.
Falco is hit for 9 damage and needs to make a DC 12 Fort save or be paralyzed. (The rules do not permit you to take a 5-foot step diagonally around a hard corner, but Falco had to move to cast the spell, so I had Falco move farther since he was already going to take a hit. This also made space for Elyas’ move. Let me know if this is in error.)

Mak lets fly some arrows. The first Ghoul falls from his first two arrows, and he shoots the third in another.

Elyas casts a Lightning Bolt, catching three. Another one bites the dust. (In the future, kindly read other player’s posts - Falco actually moved into that space first, but I’m trying to work this out to all of your best advantage.)

But even as two ghouls die, more move in to take their place. (The DM will assume a readied action this time for Kiwina, Rolth and Tsak.)

Kiwina, Rolth, Tsak, and Esmerelda ready actions as new targets move in and each strike.

The creatures flinch from the wounds, and growl viciously as they strike back.

Kiwina is hit for a crit, damage 13 and he needs to make a DC 12 Fort save against paralysis.

Tsak is hit for a crit, damage 10 and he needs to make a DC 12 Fort save against paralysis.

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The Ghouls are AC 14
G1 - Dam - dead
G2 - Dam - dead
G3 - Dam - 24+8
G4 - Dam - 14+2
G5 - Dam - 12
G6 - Dam - 0

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+10=25 ; d20+10=13 ; d10+15=23 ;
Saturday September 26th, 2020 9:37:41 AM
Rolth stays where he is, because there is no room to maneuver, which makes him very angry (enter rage.) He makes a full attack with his glaive at reach, using power attack, starting against G3 and switching to G4 if G3 goes down.

Glaive to hit = 25, damage = 23
Glaive to hit = 8 (after applying the -5 for iterative attack), miss

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield of Faith (Falco)
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 63/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+10=29 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=16 ; d8+3=5 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=4 ;
Saturday September 26th, 2020 1:01:48 PM
(fort save = 29)

Kiwina's kind of hemmed in. Having nowhere else to go and no offensive spells, he continues attacking G3.

Attacks:
Spear -- AC 18 for 5 damage
Spear -- AC 6 for --
Hoof -- AC 17 for 5
Hoof -- AC 26 (crit confirm 16) for 3(+4)

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+11=15 ; d8+12=19 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+6=18 ; d8+12=13 ;
Monday September 28th, 2020 8:17:47 AM
Still positioned behind the rock, Mak saw another ghoul step up to engage Kiwina. With a little luck he'd take that one down as easily as the last. Mak pulled back his bow and let loose with an arrow and hit(G3), but only because the monster moved into his line of fire. The strike was a nasty one and Mak was hopeful it would be enough to down the creature. With a half step to the other side of the rock in front of him he fired two arrows at the other ghoul (G4). The play of light and shadow on the reflective surface of the shallow water and the slippery floor made the shot difficult and he missed as the wooden shaft bounced off the rock walls and ricocheted into the darkness. Mak's third arrow was steadied better and struck the undead abomination. Mak didn't see the arrow, so it could have struck the creature in a non lethal location.

Mak looked both ways and considered moving from behind the rock, but for the moment he stayed put.

OOC:
Arrow 1, Roll 15, hit; Damage 19 hp (G3)
Arrow 2, Roll 13, miss;
Arrow 3, Roll 18, hit; Damage 13 hp (G4)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d4=3 ; d20+7=12 ;
Monday September 28th, 2020 8:29:02 AM
{Ignore the d4}

Falco takes the hit like a champ and fights though the paralysis. Without a clear shot he waits to see if anyone is badly hurt.

CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 7d6=27 ;
Monday September 28th, 2020 10:39:12 AM
Elyas sees the ghouls clump up and rubs his hands together, then produces what looks like a little marble

I've been wanting to try this one out for a while now! he yells, throwing the tiny marble at the ghoul in the back. the cavern erupts in a blast of fire and light as all 4 ghouls are caught in a fireball!

[ooc - aiming the fireball at the rear ghoul, likely at the roof over his head if it is less than ~25 feet high. should be able to blast all 4 ghouls without splashing my allies.]

Reflex for half damage (DC 18)
7d6 damage = 27

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)

DM Mark - "Woah there!" d100=94 ; d100=66 ; d20+8=28 ; 2d8+12=19 ;
Monday September 28th, 2020 5:57:54 PM
Rolth flies into a rage and lashes out at the nearest ghoul, striking a killing blow and nearly removing the creature’s head.

Kiwina spears the one in front of him and it too falls dead.

With the front two dead, Mak shoots into the back area where the dim light limits him (20% miss chance.) Still his arrows find purchase, and once again another ghoul drops.

Falco sees the foes falling and looks to see if his friends need healing.

Likewise, Elyas withholds his fireball seeing that most ghous are dead. (Per email, Damien said Elyas would hold off if most are already dead.)

Tzak waits for another to approach. He finds he does not need to wait long.

The last one splashes forward. It emits an eager whine, a ghoulish smile on its face as it lashes out at Tsak. Tsak is hit hard (crit) and takes 19 damage. The blow also knocks him off his feet (tripped - prone) and Tsak must make a DC 12 Fort save or be paralyzed.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Ghouls are AC 14
G1 - Dam - dead
G2 - Dam - dead
G3 - Dam - 24+8+5 - dead
G4 - Dam - 14+2+23 - dead
G5 - Dam - 12+19+13 - dead
G6 - Dam - 0

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 4d4+5=16 ;
Monday September 28th, 2020 7:26:55 PM
Elyas shoots off a magic missile at the last ghoul
16 auto-hit damage

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Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)

Kiwina (Steve M) 63/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+6=25 ; d20+6=24 ; d8+2=9 ; d6+1=4 ;
Monday September 28th, 2020 8:11:09 PM
Kiwina steps forward carefully to attack the remaining ghoul on Tsak. As he moves, his spear separates and bends upon itself to become a trident and a light mace.

Attacks:
Trident -- AC 25 for 9 damage
Light mace -- AC 24 for 4

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Kiwina (Steve M) 63/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday September 28th, 2020 8:15:18 PM
Oops. Not using full attack because of the moving, so only the trident hits. . .

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+10=15 ; d20+5=18 ; d10+15=22 ; d10+15=16 ;
Monday September 28th, 2020 9:00:40 PM
Rolth spends his anger on the final ghoul, striking it twice powerfully with his glaive.

(Rage + Power Attack)

to hit = 15, damage = 22
to hit = 18, damage = 16

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield of Faith (Falco)
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 41/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+7=9 ;
Monday September 28th, 2020 11:51:44 PM
(FortSave=9, FAIL)
Tsak lies in shallow water, dazed. He tries to lift himself up, but finds he can't move.
Panic flares and threatens to take hold. Thoughts race through his mind, but all he can do is watch the chaos thru rigid eyes...

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|15/-/-/-/-|(WT,PBS)|1d8 + 8|Crit x3 d20+15=16 ; d8+8=9 ;
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 8:41:31 AM
Mak saw Tsak go down and moved (S27) quickly and fired an arrow at point blank range at the ghoul. The arrow hit the ghoul but Mak wasn't stopping. He planned to pull Tsak out the way in a moment and keep his head out of the water.

OOC:
Arrow 1, Roll 16, Hit; Damage 9 hp

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|15/-/-/-/-|(WT,PBS)|1d8 + 8|Crit x3
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 8:57:43 AM
OOC: Mak missed. I totally didn't see he rolled a 1 to hit. Well crap...revised post.

Mak saw Tsak go down and moved (S27) quickly, but the slippery footing made him slide and grab hold of the rock formation at his right. As he did so the arrow went wild and slammed into the roof of the cave. Down on one knee Mak clutched at his leg as the pain from his old injury made everything else fade in his mind. Through all the pain he reached forward to pull Tsak out of the water and away from the ghoul as soon as he could.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 3d8+5=23 ; 3d6=12 ; 3d6=14 ;
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 11:18:03 AM
Tsak, what are you doing laying there." Falco wades though the water to get closer and channels to heal those near Tsak since he cannot make it all the way for a heal spell.

{Channel Healing: 12}
{ooc: Dice roller got away from me there, lag so I kept pressing}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - "Tsak, what are you doing laying there!" d4+3=4 ;
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 2:02:04 PM
Elyas gestures and speaks arcane words of power as missiles composed of pure force sink deeply into the ghoul’s grey flesh before they vanish.
Kiwina moves up and attacks, sinking his trident into the thing. It screams in pain.
Rolth lashes out with his glave, cleaving the creature twice, killing it with his first blow and making sure with his second.
Tzak falls paralyzed in the shallow water, unable to move. Esmerelda gives him a look and then shifts to stand guard over her fallen friend.
Mak sees his friend fall, but holds his shot as Rolth has already killed it.
Falco steps over as healing energy washes over everyone.

As things calm down, the loudest sound is Rolth’s enraged breathing. But as you listen, you hear some faint growls and yips echoing through these chambers, sounds you did not hear before, sounds that are almost drowned out by the waterfall behind you. The sounds seem to be echoing from both passages - to the east and the south. Six dead bodies are now piled up here. Yech.

And speaking of drowned, someone might want to make sure Tsak’s face is out of the water.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Ghouls are AC 14
G1 - Dam - dead
G2 - Dam - dead
G3 - Dam - 24+8+5 - dead
G4 - Dam - 14+2+23 - dead
G5 - Dam - 12+19+13 - dead
G6 - Dam - 16+9+22+16 - dead

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:15 Touch: 11 CMD: 22)| d20+13=33 ; d4+1=3 ;
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 8:39:53 PM
If the growls don't seem too close, Rolth will drop his rage for now. He'll listen carefully to see whether the growls are coming closer. If so, he tiredly suggests, "Maybe we should set up on each entrance, positioning so that only one can emerge at a time, but several of us can engage each one. The shooters and casters can stay in the middle, able to strike where needed. It saddens me to treat these former taurs so roughly, but I see no way around it. Anyone have any idea how long Tsak is going to be out of action?"

If the ghouls are approaching and the Petals agree to his plan, Rolth will position himself at T/U-27/28 and cast a mirror image on himself before they arrive.

Perception = 33 to gauge whether the enemies approach and when they will arrive.

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 1/4rounds
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 3 images
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 63/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 11:54:52 PM
"I'm already decently positioned for this nearest entrance," Kiwina says.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 53/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 12:59:25 AM
Tsak feels hands reach and pull his head out of the water. Automatically his body takes a breath, his mind is still racing. He feels a wave of energy roll over him and some of the pain dulls but he still can't move.

Esmerelda stands resolutely beside Tsak. She is wet all over and it will take her hours to clean her fur, but for now her eyes stay on the strangely still ranger.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 3d6=10 ;
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 7:34:40 AM
Falco looks over the petals to see how badly hurt they are and, seeing some injuries remain, calls on the power of the warper-sar yet again.

{Channel: 10}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|15/-/-/-/-|(WT,PBS)|1d8 + 8|Crit x3
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 8:49:13 AM
Mak sat in the shallow water with Tsak's head in his lap. His bow was forgotten as it half lay-leaned against the rock at his side. "What's wrong with him?" Mak asked, being unfamiliar with ghouls and such.

OOC: Being untrained in KS: Religion and the DC for determining the abilities of a CR1 Ghoul 11, he can't make an untrained check. This would also be the first time he's seen ghoul paralysis.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 12:59:49 PM
Elyas examines the smaller passage that nothing has come out of yet.

Well, you all wanted to go south, let's do that still. I will seal this passage off at least for the moment, so we don't have to deal with both flanks.

Elyas weaves a complex symbol in front of him with his fingers entwined, and a thick gooy spiderweb forms, clogging the passage for 40 feet.

As long as ghouls haven't found some torches in this watery cave, that should keep them out for a while

DM Mark - "Anyone have any idea how long Tsak is going to be out of action?"
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 8:37:42 PM
3
Mak makes sure Tsak doesn’t drown (sorry I missed that.) He’s very worried about his friend.
Kiwina holds his position.
Tzak lays there, grateful for Falco’s healing and Mak’s ministrations.
Falco again heals his friends.
Elyas casts webbing down the nearer, more narrow passage.
Rolth listens carefully to the noises in caverns. To his trained ear, these seem to him to be the sounds a liontaur might make, but they’re not...right. There is no intelligible speech, just low grunts and growls. They dont’s suggest fighting or pain. They seem to be quieting down a bit, but he does not think they are getting closer or farther. Rolth moves up a bit and casts a spell. (Forgive me for changing Rolth’s move, but were we at a table this would be more coordinated, so I gave you the benefit of the doubt on this.)

Except for some occasional grunts or whines and a splash or dripping sound in the distance, all is quiet. The moist air holds the smell of death … and something else that’s hard to place.

Go ahead and take three rounds of actions. Kindly keep track of your spell durations. And I encourage you to read each other’s posts before you post/move.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 25)| d20+14=15 ;
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 9:38:53 PM
"Well, I guess we go south then, what with all these spells we've used now. Good idea, that web blocking the other corridor. Anyone care to give me some light, I'll lead the way. Any preps you want to make before we head in? Tsak, you back with us, buddy?"

Rolth will drink his 1st level anything potion to give himself mage armor, cast a Toro's Taur Try (Minotaur version on himself, and move up 25' to create some space in the first chamber area. From there he will continue to watch and listen for threats.

(Perception = 15)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco 1hr/lvl)
Mirror Image 3 images 4/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 2/100r used
Mage Armor 3/600r used
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday October 1st, 2020 12:05:21 AM
(Went back over recent combat and found I hadn't recorded all damage. Total now includes all damage, plus all energy channeled by Falco.)

Kiwina prepares to follow Rolth to the south.

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=27 ; d20+11=26 ;
Thursday October 1st, 2020 7:41:05 AM

Satasfied that no one is in grave danger from wounds Falco falls in behind Rolth as he heads to the south. He keeps his ears open for any approaching sounds. {Perception: 27}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|15/-/-/-/-|(WT,PBS)|1d8 + 8|Crit x3
Thursday October 1st, 2020 8:35:30 AM
Mak spent a few moments drying off his bow after Tsak recovered then pulled himself slowly out of the water. As he leaned against the rock outcropping he pulled out his flask and took a long draught of the fiery substance within. When he had collected himself he recovered his arrows (the ones that hit) and moved along with the others as he kept pace with Falco.

OOC: I've taken to only losing arrows when he misses. DM Mark, if you want to handle that differently let me know.

DM Mark - The archer's dilemma.
Thursday October 1st, 2020 2:16:30 PM
(James - from the rules, ammunition generally does not fare that well. "Generally speaking, ammunition that hits its target is destroyed or rendered useless, while ammunition that misses has a 50% chance of being destroyed or lost.")

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday October 1st, 2020 3:08:38 PM
Elyas will cast light again on his dagger and stay right behind some of the bigger members of the Petals.

[ooc: other than that, Elyas doesn't have any actions to do right now. he is going to hang back a bit, provide light, and be ready to cast some more spells if things get hairy again]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 25)|
Thursday October 1st, 2020 10:18:52 PM
"Thank you for the light, Elyas, that is most helpful."

DM Mark - Tsak's Back! d20=13 ;
Thursday October 1st, 2020 10:30:05 PM
Rolth drinks a potion, casts a spell, and moves up. Kiwina is close behind, along with Falco.
Mak cleans his bow, takes a drink, and moves up.
Elyas lights up his dagger and moves up.
Having been left paralyzed by the others, Tzak awakens in the dark. Fortunately, his dark vision lets him see that faithful Esmerelda is by his side. As he stirs, the cat lets out a happy little yowl.

As the party splashes forward in the cavern, the other sounds seem to cease. Or maybe the noise from you all masks anything else. The air is moist and foul. Ahead you see what look to be patches of dry floor.

(It’s tough to have a cavern in a play by post game and not have it completely drag, so please take two rounds of actions. Glad to have Tsak back in action.)

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 25)| d20+2=5 ; d20+14=16 ;
Friday October 2nd, 2020 6:59:27 AM
Seeing that Tsak is back with us, Rolth signals for the party to move quietly and then tries to stealth forward into the next chamber. He hopes to take the next bunch by surprise, but seems quite splashy to the other Petals as he slinks through the water..

(Stealth = 5)
(Perception = 16)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 3 images 5/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 3/100r used
Mage Armor 4/600r used
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|15/-/-/-/-|(WT,PBS)|1d8 + 8|Crit x3
Friday October 2nd, 2020 8:21:50 AM
Mak sat in the darkness talking to Tsak, more to comfort himself than the ranger since he couldn't see and the cave was full of ghouls. When Tsak started to move the archer breathed a sigh of relief and helped him up.

With a hand on Tsak's shoulder Mak moved up with the ranger in the dark to join the others.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=27 ; d20+10=21 ;
Friday October 2nd, 2020 10:11:42 AM
Falco finds Rolths attempts to be stealthy cute and slips in behind him moving as silently as he is able. He keeps his wide avian eyes open on the lookout for the cause of the previous noise.

{Perception: 27} {Stealth: 21}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=34 ; d20+4=19 ;
Friday October 2nd, 2020 4:53:09 PM
(Sorry, Damien -- wouldn't have left Tsak in the dark if I hadn't misread something.)

Kiwina follows the others, but lingers for a moment in a dry spot. He is looking and listening carefully as they go (perception = 34; stealth = 19).

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 63/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Friday October 2nd, 2020 11:22:00 PM
After what seems like an interminable length of time Tsak finds that he can move his eyes to look around. A short while later he wiggles his toes then his fingers. Then, quite quickly stiffness dissipates and he is able to move.

He looks up at Mak who is cradling his head out of the water Did you at least get me a ring so we can make it official?... No really, thanks brother, that was kinda scary there for a bit.

Tsak makes his way to his feet, which is complicated by the attachment of a very wet and bedraggled cat that lands on his chest as he rises. He spends a moment giving the loyal animal the cuddle she deserves and then they move to catch up with the rest of the group.

DM Mark - Tsak's Back!
Saturday October 3rd, 2020 1:22:14 AM
Rolth creeps forward slowly. He listens, but hears little beyond the party moving up.
Falco moves up behind Rolth.
Kiwina also moves forward, but his sharp ears hear more - there are...things ahead in the dark. He hears a faint breathing, more like a quiet rapid painting, of several creatures.
Tzak regains control of his body again. Mak is looking over him in the dark. He gathers himself and stands. Kindly move up on the map.
Mak makes sure Tsak is alright, and sits with him in the dark as he wakes. Then the two move forward. Kindly move up on the map.
Elyas - not sure where Elyas is - he seems to have disappeared from the map.

(Please again take two rounds of actions.)

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 25)| d20+14=17 d20+2=20
Saturday October 3rd, 2020 8:35:25 AM
Rolth notices that he has left some of the slower ones behind. He pauses for a moment to allow Tsak and Mak to catch up a little, giving Mak a grateful thumbs up for taking such good care of Tsak back there. He then quielty moves ahead again, sensing some wider open space ahead.

(Perception = 17; Stealth = 20)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 3 images 7/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 5/100r used
Mage Armor 6/600r used
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+4=20 ; d20+15=29 ;
Saturday October 3rd, 2020 12:45:03 PM
"Slow down, there's something up there," Kiwina whispers. He follows until he gets to a point where he is going to have to squeeze to get into the next chamber, then lets the smaller folks past. He listens intently, trying to make out more details of what might be in the dark beyond.

(stealth = 20; perception = 29)

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Sunday October 4th, 2020 4:16:28 PM
Elyas walks up behind Kiwina beside Faloc and helps shed light in the tight confines of the cave. "wonder how far this goes? some of these types of cave can run for miles. keep an eye out for more side passages where those ghouls might be lurking

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|15/-/-/-/-|(WT,PBS)|1d8 + 8|Crit x3
Monday October 5th, 2020 8:28:59 AM
Mak took advantage of Kiwina's offer to slip past him and took a position behind Rolth. As he moved he clutched several broken arrows in his hand and tossed them down in disgust. Can't trust that one eyed merchant, lousy so and so sold me bad arrows. If I see him again he'll pay. Must have gotten lucky with those others, old bean, but if we don't wrap this up soon I'll be down to using my old pig sticker.

DM Mark - Tsak's Back! d20+8=21 ; d6+5=10 ; d20=16 ;
Monday October 5th, 2020 7:56:09 PM
Rolth moves up a bit, making sure the others can catch up. He peers into a large room.
Kiwina moves ahead, but leaves room for some of the smaller members to move up as well. He warns the others he hears creatures ahead. Listening, he can still hear some muted sounds, but they seem to be quiet.
Tzak moves up with Esmerelda, glad to be able to move again.
Elyas moves up by Falco, providing what light he can and wondering aloud how far these caverns extend.
Mak moves up, looking at a broken arrow. This arrow should not have broken. The merchant in Chessford had told his these arrows were special, made by a centaur master fletcher. They really should have held up better.

The light sources are in the back, so the light here is dim, but not a problem for Rolth’s low light vision.

Then, without warning a liontaur scrambles in from the south end of the larger room ahead. The feral thing stinks as it sinks jagged teeth into Rolth’s shoulder for 10 damage. Rolth must make a DC 12 Fort save or be paralyzed.

You hear an angry howl echoing beyond you. Something you cannot see is mad! Other angry howls join it.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Monday October 5th, 2020 8:04:20 PM
Cursing his laps of attention Faloc realizes he is no longer behind Rolth as intended. He quickly spends the next few seconds catching up so he can see what happened.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:16 Touch: 10 CMD: 21)| d3=2 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=14 ; d8+16=21 ; d8+16=19 ; d4+5=6 ; d4+5=9 ;
Monday October 5th, 2020 9:11:32 PM
Rolth laughs as the ghoultaur sinks its teeth into one of his three mirror images, causing it to wink out.

(OOC: As before, a 1 on the die or 1-50% will hit Rolth, others go to images. Just in case this ghoul had some way to ignore the mirror, I rolled a save anyway and got a 21 = success)

Rolth's laugh turns to a snarl as the fighting rage rises within him. He launches a series of powerful attacks at the ghoul. (Enter rage, power attack)

Morning star to hit +10 = 18, damage 1d8+16 = 21
Morning Star iterative to hit +5 = 24, damage 1d8+16 = 19
Paw 1 to hit +8 = 11, damage 1d4+5 = miss
Paw 2 to hit +8 = 19, damage 1d4+5 = 6
Bite to hit +8 = 14, damage 1d4+5 = 9

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 3/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 8/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 6/100r used
Mage Armor 7/600r used
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=34 ;
Monday October 5th, 2020 11:40:57 PM
TImid as he was about pushing into the next chamber of the cave, Kiwina is not in a position to do much to help. He can see Rolth, but not the creature attacking him. But maybe he can help. "I'm going to light up the chamber very briefly in case it helps."

Kiwina casts flare, causing the burst of light about 20' on the other side of Rolth (about AJ-32). He isn't targeting a creature that he knows of, just causing a flash of light that might let them see what's beyond.

Kiwina is trying to see what he can from his angle, too. (Perception = 34)

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 2:52:34 PM
Elyas stays back a bit, not wanting to get in the way. hearing more coming, he decides this is a good time to pull out the stops. a familiar feeling comes over the whole group as their limbs move faster and their senses feel slightly more attuned.

[haste for the whole group!]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Haste (7 rounds)

DM Mark - Where's Tsak? d20=13 ; d100=82 ;
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 9:31:20 PM
Rolth makes a couple of attacks, and with the second swing of his mace, the creature falls!
Falco moves in to get a better position.
Kiwina cast Flare, and a sudden burst of light causes a few surprised cries from creatures around the corner to the north.
Mak nochs an arrow, but holds his shot as he sees Rolth’s foe fall.
Elyas casts Haste on everyone.
Tzak stands ready with Esmerelda by his side. (I posted before you, so move Tsak up if you wish before your next move.)

Rolth is the only one that can see them, but some more liontaur ghouls are briefly lit in the distance by the flare. They seem to pause and pull back a bit from the bright light. Everyone hears their howls at the Flare.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22)| d20+13=26 ; d8+10=16 ;
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 9:52:03 PM
With his newfound speed, thanks to Elyas' spell, Rolth is able to close the distance to the nearest ghoul, and still take a swing with his morningstar. He'll have to trust in his mirror images and speed to keep him safe until the others can reach the fight. In the meantime, he has hopefully bottled up the ghouls so that they cannot reach his fellow Petals easily.

Morning star to hit +13 = 26, damage 1d8+10 = 16

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 4/15 rounds used (active)
Power Attack inactive
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 9/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 7/100r used
Mage Armor 8/600r used
Haste 1/7r used
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 10:57:03 PM
Between the squeezing and the difficult terrain, all Kiwina is able to do is get a little way into the next chamber.

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 63/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 11:04:28 PM
Tsak, now angry at himself for getting caught at the back, sprints as best he can to get in position to fire on the creatures.
(Move to AK33)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 9:41:08 AM
Short legs and water can really work against you sometimes. All Falco can do is keep moving to stay close to those in front.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27AO/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Arrow|14/-/-/-/-|(WT,PBS,DA)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+14=24 ; d8+12=17 ;
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 10:06:43 AM
With the aid of the haste magic Mak moved up along with Rolth, but held back as he stood a few feet behind the raging wemic and fired an arrow at the ghoul that was in the rear.

OOC: Mak moves to AJ33 and fires at the Ghoul at AM28.
Arrow, Roll 24, hit; Damage 17 hp.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=19 ; d6+4=7 ;
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 10:12:09 PM
Elyas moves up, the speed of Haste making up for the difficult water.

seeing the horde of ghouls, Elyas once again calls forth a mass of writhing black tentacles. the tentacles pop up out of the water, grasping at all of the ghouls in the area.

[black tentacles centered on AL25. 20 against the Ghouls' CMD. if it succeeds, they are each grappled, and take 7 damage]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Haste (6 rounds)
Black Tentacles (7 Rounds)

DM Mark - Tentacles! d20+6=13 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=9 ;
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 11:07:53 PM
Rolth charges in and smacks a ghoul.
Kiwina, Tzak, and Falco move up.
Mak moves and shoots at one of the things.
Elyas rushes in and cast a spell. (And the DM groans because he has to deal with the grappling rules.)

The ghouls howl as rubbery, black tentacles spring up from the floor around them. All are grappled and take damage. They all struggle against the tentacles, but the one in front attacks Rolth and misses. The tentacles mindlessly wrap around the ghouls, squeezing them all.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Ghouls are AC 14
G1 - G - Dam - 16+7
G2 - G - Dam - 17+7
G3 - G - Dam - 7
G4 - G - Dam - 7
G5 - G - Dam - 7
G6 - G - Dam - 7

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 11:21:55 PM
Kiwina takes the opportunity to move into the open spot near Rolth, and thrusts his trident into G2 (since he assumes Rolth will handle G1).

Attack:

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+8=21 ; d8+2=8 ; d20+8=11 ; d8+2=4 ;
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 11:24:03 PM
Attack: hits AC 21 for 8 points of damage.
If he gets another attack for the haste: AC 11 for 4

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 63/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+11=17 ; d20+5=21 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=9 ;
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 11:46:15 PM
(TsakAttack1=17, Dmg=9; TsakAttack2=21, Dmg=9)
(OOC I'm assuming Tsak was out of range of the haste as he was way back so not applying that)

Tsak lets fly a couple of bolts at G1 and is satisfied when both hit home.

Esmerelda moves up to where Tsak is but seems unwilling to leave him to go and attack the monsters.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22)| d20+13=28 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+8=12 d20+10=11 d20+10=22 d20+10=15 d8+10=16 d4+3=6 d4+3=5
Thursday October 8th, 2020 7:10:22 AM
Rolth takes out his anger on the ghoul in front of him.

Morning star Hasted to hit +13 = 28, damage 1d8+10 = 16
Morning star to hit +13 = nat 1, damage 1d8+10 = miss
Morning Star iterative to hit +8 = 12, damage 1d8+10 = miss
Paw 1 to hit +10 = nat 1, damage 1d4+3 = miss
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 22, damage 1d4+3 = 6
Bite to hit +10 = 15, damage 1d4+3 = 5

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 10/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 8/100r used
Mage Armor 9/600r used
Haste 2/7r used
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27AO/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Arrow|12/7/-/12(RS)/12(Haste)|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+12=21 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=16 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=20 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=20 ;
Thursday October 8th, 2020 8:46:11 AM
Mak saw Kiwina surge forward to engage the one that would have no doubt attacked him a moment later had not the centaur intervened. Mak adjusted his aim and fired between the two taurs at the one at the edge of his range, but with his last attack and aided with Elyas' magic he shifted suddenly and launched a fourth arrow at Kiwina's opponent.

OOC:
Mak (Full attack) - G3, Roll 21, 15, 25, Hit, hit, hit; Damage 16+20+16=52 hp
Mak (Full attack) - G2, Roll 16, Hit; Damage 20 hp

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Thursday October 8th, 2020 9:58:38 AM

"Well that is effective."

Seeing things going well Falco just waits bow at the ready.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+17=25 ; d6+4=7 ; d20+7=16 ; d6+4=5 ;
Thursday October 8th, 2020 10:10:40 AM
Elyas laughs, the sound echoing off of the cave walls making it sound much creepier than his laugh would be under normal circumstances. he moves his hands and the tentacles continue to crush the ghouls.

CMB (including the bonus to continue the grapple) = 25. (20 for any creature entering the mass of tentacles for the first time this round, if any)
each ghoul will take another 7 damage.

Elyas then flings a dart of acid at one of the ghouls in the second rank (G3 assuming that the melee guys are finishing off the front two).
17 vs touch AC (forgot to add haste in the roller)
5 acid damage

Watch out friends, don't step into the tentacles! they don't know friend vs foe!

DM Mark - Tentacles!
Thursday October 8th, 2020 11:39:52 PM
Kiwina stabs at one of the ghouls with his longspear.
Tzak shoots the nearest with his crossbow, killing the thing even as mindless tentacles grapple the body.
Rolth vents his frustrations on it nonetheless.
Mak threads the needle, shooting between the two taurs, killing
Falco admires his friends abilities.
Elyas laughs, gesturing as if he were controlling the tentacles. Then he flings acid at G2 as his initial target G3 dies. Oh, and then so does G2 now.

The black tentacles continue to wrap around living and dead ghouls in their midst. It’s pretty creepy. Since they are already grappled they are easy prey for the tentacles.

You hear cries from the grappled ones, and howls of frustration from some that are unseen.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Ghouls are AC 14
G1 - G - Dam - 23+9+9 - dead
G2 - G - Dam - 24+8+5 - dead
G3 - G - Dam - 7+52 - dead
G4 - G - Dam - 7+20+7
G5 - G - Dam - 7+7
G6 - G - Dam - 7+7

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+11=22 ;
Friday October 9th, 2020 7:16:52 AM
Rolth looks at the writhing tentacles in satisfaction and lets his rage ebb. "Elyas, that is quite impressive, please keep it going," he says tiredly. He nevertheless readies a swing of his morning start in case a foe somehow avoids the tentacles and approaches within reach.

Readied attack = 22, damage = 10

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 1/6r
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 11/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 9/100r used
Mage Armor 10/600r used
Haste 3/7r used
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+10=12 ; d6+3=5 ;
Friday October 9th, 2020 9:38:59 AM

At the moment the tentacles seem to have things well in hand so Falco is unsure what to do. With a shrug he pulls back an arrow an readies an attack at the first ghoul to move in his direction.

{Readied Attack: 12 | Dam: 5}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday October 9th, 2020 1:48:54 PM
Kiwina isn't going to move forward into the tentacles. He sends another flare into the darkness behind G6.

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

DM Mark - Tentacles! d20+17=26 ;
Sunday October 11th, 2020 4:17:16 AM
Everyone watches to see the continued effect of the Black Tentacles. And it’s a pretty grizzly sight as they are being held in place and squeezed to death.
Kiwina send another Flare into the back of the room. The flash briefly captures each ghoulish face in a mixture of hatred and terror. It also elicits a shriek from those in the room, and some unseen voices as well.

The Tentacles continue their mindless assault.

(Didn’t see a post from Tsak or Emrys, so I decided to just wing it on the tentacles.)

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Ghouls are AC 14
G1 - G - Dam - 23+9+9 - dead
G2 - G - Dam - 24+8+5 - dead
G3 - G - Dam - 7+52 - dead
G4 - G - Dam - 34+7 - dead
G5 - G - Dam - 14+7
G6 - G - Dam - 14+7

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Sunday October 11th, 2020 8:21:21 AM
Rolth looks on grimly as the dark tentacles continue to crush the abominations that were once taurs. He is sad for the lost taurs, but not to see these things destroyed. He continues to ready a strike with his morningstar in case a foes gets within reach.

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 2/6r
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 12/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 10/100r used
Mage Armor 11/600r used
Haste 4/7r used
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=8 ; d20+17=20 ; d6+4=7 ;
Sunday October 11th, 2020 1:04:10 PM
elyas fires a acid dart at one of the remaining ghouls, but it hits a tentacle instead
[8 to hit...]

the tentacles continue squeezing ghouls
[CMB = 20 this round for 7 more damage to those still stuck in the AoE]

Almost there, I can keep these going for a few more moments. watch for any more coming in!

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (5/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Haste (3 rounds)
Black Tentacles (4 Rounds)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 63/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+11=22 ; d20+5=24 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=3 ;
Monday October 12th, 2020 4:10:52 AM
(TsakAttack1=22, Dmg=8; TsakAttack2=24, Dmg=3)

Tsak fires two more bolts at any movement he can see from creatures writhing in tentacles (G5, then G6 if G5 dies).

Esmerelda stays fixed beside Tsak.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday October 12th, 2020 3:35:10 PM
Kiwina watches as the tentacles do their work, wondering if there's a way to lure any other ghouls within the area into the tentacles.

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

DM Mark - Tentacles! d20+6=21 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=16 ;
Monday October 12th, 2020 8:41:48 PM
Rolth watches the spectacle with a tinge of remorse since these ghoul to look like liontaurs. But just a tinge.
Elyas fires off an acid dart at one. Hit aim is wide and he sees it cause one of the tentacles to burn and bubble.
Tzak fires two more bolts at one, hitting it. (Loading a light crossbow is a move action and Haste only grants an additional attack action. Be sure to keep track of your ammo. Bolts tha thit are lost, and those that miss have a 50% chance of being reusable.)
Mak steps up and asks for a bit more light.
Kiwina watches.

One of the ghouls manages to pull away from the tentacles with a howl and moves out of your sight to the left. Must be a passage that way. The others are not so fortunate and are slowly being strangled.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Ghouls are AC 14 (sorry, looks like I left Ghoul 7 off in my previous posts - added him here.)
G1 - G - Dam - 23+9+9 - dead
G2 - G - Dam - 24+8+5 - dead
G3 - G - Dam - 7+52 - dead
G4 - G - Dam - 34+7 - dead
G5 - G - Dam - 21+8+3 - moved out of sight
G6 - G - Dam - 21+7
G7 - G - Dam - 21+7

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Monday October 12th, 2020 8:53:10 PM
With no way to advance, Rolth is content to continue catching his breath and readying to attack any that might slip free and come for us.

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 3/6r
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 13/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 11/100r used
Mage Armor 12/600r used
Haste 5/7r used
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 63/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Monday October 12th, 2020 9:03:01 PM
Tsak also readies to attack anything, knocking another bolt to the bow.

(OOC So are you saying that I get two attacks per round with my sword, due to level, but only one with the bow? OK, ta. Re: bolts, I had 30, I'll assume I've used half and keep track from now on.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 7:55:59 AM
With little else to to Falco offers his light spell to Mak, putting it on anything he would like.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=19 ;
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 12:40:31 PM
Kiwina moves into a rear guard position, letting the bowyers have a better vantage (he hopes) for anything they might do.

He stays alert for anything sneaking up on the group. (Perception = 19)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+17=31 ; d6+4=10 ;
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 2:10:41 PM
the tentacles keep on doing their thing, squeezing down on the ghouls

31 CMB, 10 damage

not having much else to do, Elyas just hangs back

DM Mark - Tentacles! d20=1 ; d20=16 ; d6=5 ;
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 8:47:26 PM
Rolth, Tzak and Mak all ready actions to attack anything that breaks free of the tentacles.
Falco offers to cast Light on Mak in a way that’s most helpful. (I’ll assume Mak has light cast on a shoulder piece of his armor unless I hear otherwise.)
Kiwina and Elyas wait for the tentacles to do their work.

They do not have to wait long. The two remaining ghoul die horribly. And even though they are dead, the mindless tentacles continue to grapple and squeeze all the ghoul bodies. Some begin to have certain fluids and solids squeezed out of them. The smell gets worse.

There is a low growling and whining coming from up ahead, unseen.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Ghouls are AC 14 (sorry, looks like I left Ghoul 7 off in my previous posts - added him here.)
G1 - G - Dam - 23+9+9 - dead
G2 - G - Dam - 24+8+5 - dead
G3 - G - Dam - 7+52 - dead
G4 - G - Dam - 34+7 - dead
G5 - G - Dam - 32 - moved out of sight
G6 - G - Dam - 21+7+10 - dead
G7 - G - Dam - 21+7+10 - dead

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)|
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 9:33:07 PM
"Wow, that was something to see! Do we drop the tentacles and press on, or do we need to do some healing and buffing first while they protect us? I'm game for either." Either way, Rolth will cast Expeditious Retreat on himself, knowing that he can easily move up to the head of the party to help lead the way.

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 4/6r
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 14/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 12/100r used
Mage Armor 13/600r used
Haste 6/7r used
Expeditious Retreat 0/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27AO/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Arrow|12/7/-/12(RS)/12(Haste)|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 8:30:52 AM
The light emanating from Mak's left shoulder seemed to help the man quite a bit as he moved forward ahead of the group. Though he knew nothing of ghouls and ghoul fever he looked for prisoners of the ghouls or those suffering from ghoul fever as he suspected the noises were coming from those trapped here for some abominable purpose.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 10:17:17 AM
"That, that was some impressive magic there makes me miss the days before the warper-sar changed me." He looks at the party. "I do not think we have many injuries to deal with. Given the sound from ahead the fight may came to us if we don't move forward."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 2:44:27 PM
Kiwina is okay with proceeding once the tentacles are gone.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 3:21:30 PM
Elyas waits a few more seconds to see if any more creatures come from passages where the party can't see them yet and into the waiting grasp of the tentacles. if nothing comes after another 2 rounds, Elyas dismisses the tentacles.

with those noises ahead I am sure that was not the last of these we will see. if needed I can do that little trick a couple more times today, so don't range too far ahead. wouldn't want you to get grabbed by one of those lovelies

DM Mark - More Ghouls!
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 7:51:48 PM
There is some discussion about what to do next. The party resolves to wait to see if anything happens in the next two rounds. There is some growling and whining from unseen foes, and the tentacles continue to squeeze the dead bodies - which is pretty gross. But nothing else happens.

Then Elyas dismisses the tentacles, and there is a rush as more ghouls run forward.
(Not sure how Mak wound up where the tentacles were, so feel free to place him where he would be.)

Feel free to move yourself to where you would have moved during those two rounds before the Black Tentacles spell was dismissed. The DM will assume any ranged attackers would have readied a standard action against the expected ghouls as they rush up, so go ahead and take a single attack action as appropriate, and then take your full round of actions as well. This excludes Elyas since he could not have readied an action.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Ghouls are AC 14 (sorry, looks like I left Ghoul 7 off in my previous posts - added him here.)
G1 - G - Dam - 0
G2 - G - Dam - 0
G3 - G - Dam - 0
G4 - G - Dam - 0
G5 - G - Dam - 32

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (63/63 HP | AC:16 Touch: 10 CMD: 21)| d20+11=26 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+8=27 ; d8+17=21 ; d8+17=23 ; d4+6=9 ; d4+6=9 ; d4+6=7 ;
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 8:23:02 PM
Rolth exclaims, "Here they come again, let's keep them bottled up so that can't surround us. Kiwina, would you return to fight by my side? Roooaaaaarrrrr!!!"

Before the ghouls arrive, he begins to sing an inspiring battle tune . (Inspire Courage +1)

If none of the Petals steps up to the front line with him during the intervening two rounds, he will move five feet to the right (AJ-AK/30-31) to keep any ghouls from squeezing past. Either way, he froths with rage at the continued appearance of these abominations, and strikes out powerfully when they arrive in front of him, starting with G1 and continuing to G2 when the first drops. (Rage and Power Attack)

Morning star to hit +11 = 26, damage 1d8+17 = 21
Morning Star iterative to hit +6 = 24, damage 1d8+17 = 23
Paw 1 to hit +8 = 26, damage 1d4+6 = 9
Paw 2 to hit +8 = 22, damage 1d4+6 = 9
Bite to hit +8 = 27, damage 1d4+6 = 7

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 6/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 16/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 14/100r used
Mage Armor 15/600r used
Expeditious Retreat 2/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 63/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+11=26 ; d20+11=31 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+11=17 ; d8+1=4 ;
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 11:33:52 PM
(TsakAttack1=26, Dmg=3: TsakAttack2=31, CritConf=17, Dmg=6+4=10 with crit)

Tsak and Esmerelda stay where they are, Tsak fires a bolt at G2. Then, as everyone starts to move he reloads and fires another bolt at the same creature. He notes with satisfaction that this bolt sinks deep into the flesh of its torso. The creature screams in pain and outrage.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 7d6=21 ;
Thursday October 15th, 2020 1:02:02 PM
Elyas shakes his head as more ghouls come pouring across the tunnels.

well, looks like they are smart enough to not go into the tentacle area. oh well. let's see how they like fire!

and with that, Elyas points at the ceiling right above the back ghoul. a tiny pepple flies from his finger and hits the rock, exploding into an amazing display of pyrotechnics!

DC 18 reflex save for half damage, 21 total damage.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (5/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Haste (1 round)

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27AO/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Arrow|13/8/-/13(RS)/13(HT)|(Full,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,Haste)|1d8 + 13|Crit x3 d20+14=23 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=28 ; d8+13=15 ; d8+13=15 ; d8+13=19 ; d8+13=19 ; d8+13=17 ;
Thursday October 15th, 2020 1:25:05 PM
OOC: Adjusted Mak's position. Also note the bonus for Haste is still in the header, not certain if that's expired. Otherwise please excuse the confused mess below.

Mak fired his readied arrow then the others in rapid succession.

OOC:
Readied
Arrow 1, Roll 22, Hit (Had the wrong bonus for Inspire Courage, thought Rolth was +2); Damage 15
Round 1
Arrow 2, Roll 20, Hit; Damage 15
Arrow 3, Roll 19, Hit; Damage 19
Arrow 4, Roll 29, Hit; Damage 19
Arrow 5(From Haste), Roll 28, Hit; Damage 17

Adjusting arrow count depending on number of attacks that were legit.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+7=16 ; d20+7=24 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=8 ;
Thursday October 15th, 2020 4:32:51 PM
Seeing the horde coming Falco is a little suprised that there were still more of the creatures, sometimes the gods just don't give up. It is fortunate they did not all come at once!!! Still he sets his fires around Rolth at what he will call Ghoul 2.

{Rapid Shot/Deadly Aim - hit: 16/24 dam: 6/8}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - No More Ghouls! d20+3=23 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=5 ; d100=60 ;
Thursday October 15th, 2020 7:38:40 PM
Rolth inspires his friends and then lashes out at the ghous as they come, hitting the first one several times. It falls.
Tzak shoots twice at the next one. Hit second shot buries itself in one of the creatures knees, making it howl as one leg goes lame.
Elyas throws a fireball into the middle of the pack. Most are able to avoid the worst of it, but still one in the back falls.
Mak is ready for the onslaught. He lets fly several arrows killing the rest. (Wow. He needn’t shoot that last arrow.)
Falco is ready to shoot, but finds that Mak got to it first. He saves his arrows.

The ghouls charged out, and in the blink of an eye all lie dead, some twitching a bit. But definitely dead.

The area is quiet, though some occasional drips can be heard. (Perception DC 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {You can hear a faint, strange burbling noise echoing from a distance. Then another burbling noise seems to answer back? Hard to tell.})

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Ghouls are AC 14 (sorry, looks like I left Ghoul 7 off in my previous posts - added him here.)
G1 - G - Dam - dead
G2 - G - Dam - 3+10+11+15 - dead
G3 - G - Dam - 11+15+19 - dead
G4 - G - Dam - 11+19+19 - dead
G5 - G - Dam - 32+11 - dead

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday October 15th, 2020 8:49:25 PM
Kiwina finds that in worrying about any ghouls that might try to sneak up on the group, he missed the battle. He moves back closer to his accustomed position.

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22)| d20+14=34 ;
Thursday October 15th, 2020 9:37:56 PM
Rolth moves up to where he can see down the corridor to the left, and also looks for other entrances or threats. (Perception = 34)

"Hey, do you guys hear that weird burbling, sorta sounds like two water buckets talking. Crazy, huh?"

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 6/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 1/2r
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 17/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 15/100r used
Mage Armor 16/600r used
Expeditious Retreat 3/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+5=19 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+2=20 ;
Friday October 16th, 2020 8:48:02 AM
Mak reached behind his head and ran his fingers through the bunch of arrows in his quiver as he did a quick count. He then swung his pack over and withdrew enough arrows to refill the quiver. As he did that his hand lingered inside his pack as he counted the ones remaining within.

"...like two water buckets talking. Crazy, huh?"

"huh? Mak said as he stopped to listen, but all he could hear was the quiet splash of water against the rocks around him and the faint echoes made by their movement.

OOC:
KS: Nature, Roll 19 - to identify a creature that sounds like two buckets of water talking.
Dungeoneering, Roll 20 - Same

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=30 ;
Friday October 16th, 2020 9:23:36 AM
{Perception: 30}

"I hear it as well and your analogy is good. Not any sort of communication I have ever heard. If we are lucky they are talking about how happy they are the ghouls are gone."

Falco keeps pace with Rolth as he moves further into the cave.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=26 ;
Friday October 16th, 2020 2:35:29 PM
Elyas smiles as more ghouls fall, and stops to listen now that the fighting seems to be done for now

I hear it too. certainly doesn't sound like ghouls. hopefully not something big and scary covered in tentacles?

DM Mark - "hopefully not something big and scary covered in tentacles?" d20=15 ;
Friday October 16th, 2020 8:05:31 PM
Kiwina keeps an eye out for attacks from the rear.
Rolth moves forward, as does Mak.
Rolth, Falco and Elyas all hear some strange sounds, and think it may be some sort of conversation. They describe it to Mak, but no one can identify the sound or any sort of creature that might make it.

(I took the liberty of adding to the map and moving everyone up. I generally avoid moving your PCs, but I’m trying to balance that with keeping things moving.)

As the party creeps forward the depth of water varies from a few inches to a foot or two in places. You walk past the webbing that Elyas created. The water here looks foul and matches the smell in the moist air. There are also patches of wet earth and stone that are not covered in water. Here and there are parts of liontaur bodies that have clearly been gnawed on.

Survival DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see liontaur foot prints here and there, but also a strange footprint - webbed with claws.}

As the party splashes forward, the burbling in the distance stops.

This all took place over four rounds, so track spells accordingly. If you decide to not continue as I assumed, feel free to stay put or leave this place as well.
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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 23) d20+9=17 ; d20+14=21 ;
Friday October 16th, 2020 8:28:25 PM
Rolth whispers to Falco that perhaps he would be safer behind the front rank, where he can still do his Sarrific magicks. To Mak, he nods and whispers, "You were right that they might have gotten behind us, but I guessed lucky about where they would get behind us from...well, ok, I was really just not interested in squeezing into the narrow tunnel. I suppose that's all just water over the falls at this point, eh, old bean?"

Could we tell which direction the wet voices were coming from before they stopped? Or see any clues in the dry cave floor ahead of us?

Survival = 17
Perception = 21

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 6/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 21/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 19/100r used
Mage Armor 20/600r used
Expeditious Retreat 7/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+17=30 ;
Sunday October 18th, 2020 3:09:14 PM
(Survival = 30)

"Well, maybe we're closing in on something, or maybe its leading us in circles. Can't say I like the look of the webbed footprints." Kiwina sets a flare off in the area of AG-11.

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 63/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+6=26 ;
Sunday October 18th, 2020 6:04:49 PM
(Survival vs spoiler=26 success)
Tsak moves up to AA14, knocking a bolt as he goes.
He points to the webbed footprint in amongst the Taur That's different, anyone know what it belongs to?

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow|15/-/-/-/-|(WF,WS,WT,PBS)|1d8 + 8|Crit x3 d20+5=12 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+15=16 ; d8+8=12 ;
Monday October 19th, 2020 8:22:03 AM
"I suppose I'd feel the same about climbing a rock face, old bean." Mak replied to Rolth with a slap against his bad leg as he rushed forward onto the dry ground and turned to look down the leftmost passage, bow up, arrow nocked, and ready to loose it anything scary looking.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 12; Dungeoneering +6, Roll 19; Readied Attack, Roll 16; Damage 12

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=26 ;
Monday October 19th, 2020 10:55:41 AM
Falco keeps his eyes moving, searching for the source of the noise as they move up. {Perception: 26} He nods at Rolths comments.

"I figure keeping some of the big bodied folks between myself and the front constitutes as second line. If its more undead the power of the Warper-sar is effective but the range is not far. Still you are correct."

He falls back leaving a bit of space between himself and Rolth.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday October 19th, 2020 1:00:54 PM
[I can't tell on the map, but are thoe three different paths out of this room other than the one we came in on? or are some of those dead ends?]

Elyas looks around, shining his light on the walls of the cave, looking for the path forward.

which way do the odd tracks look like they are coming from? or going to?

DM Mark - "hopefully not something big and scary covered in tentacles?" d20+9=11 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=11 ; d4+7=10 ; d4+7=8 ; d4+7=11 ; d20+9=19 ;
Monday October 19th, 2020 6:17:02 PM
Rolth moves up and looks at the tracks.
Tzak moves up as well. (Mak already placed himself in that spot, so I moved Tsak back a bit.
Kiwina casts a flare down one of the passages. He hears a strange burbling cry from that direction.
Mak moves up to look down one of the passages and readies an action to shoot anything scary. He’s not sure what would make these kind of tracks.
Falco moves up, listening carefully as he goes.
Elyas asks which direction the tracks seem to be going.

Rolth and the others can tell there are several creatures with webbed tracks here, and the tracks seem to be all over the area, to and from the three passages from this chamber.
For Kiwina, Tsak, and Falco: Highlight to display spoiler: {Most of the prints here are webbed feet. In addition, there are some snake-like or perhaps tentacle-like slitherings as well.}

Mak suddenly lets loose his readied arrow as a strange wide eyed, frog-like creature rushes toward him with a guttural, burbling voice. His shot hits. The thing claws at Mak, but Mak’s armor protects him.

More of these creatures come burbling into the chamber, wet skin glistening in the lights the party has.

Webbed claws rake at Tsak, hitting him twice for 10 and 8 damage.
Rolth is also hit once for 11 damage.

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I’m pretty sure the Haste spell has ended.

I put more of the map down than you can likely see with the light here. Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Ghouls are AC 14 (sorry, looks like I left Ghoul 7 off in my previous posts - added him here.)
D1 - Dam - 12
D2 - Dam -
D3 - Dam -
D4 - Dam -
D5 - Dam -
D6 - Dam -
D7 - Dam -
D8 - Dam -

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 23) d3=1 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=11 ; d8+13=19 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=7 ; d8+13=21 ;
Monday October 19th, 2020 7:16:49 PM
The froggy thing hits Rolth despite his mirror images, doing 6 HP of damage (with another 5 carried over to Falco through his Shield Other spell.) Rolth strikes back at D5 with a series of powerful blows (power attack on a full attack.)

Morning star to hit +8 = 16, damage 1d8+13 = 19
Morning Star iterative to hit +3 = 6, damage 1d8+13 = 21
Paw 1 to hit +5 = 18, damage 1d4+4 = 8
Paw 2 to hit +5 = 10, damage 1d4+4 = 4
Bite to hit +5 = 25 (crit probably not confirmed = 11), damage 1d4+4 = 7

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 6/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 2 images 22/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 20/100r used
Mage Armor 21/600r used
Expeditious Retreat 8/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d6=6 ;
Monday October 19th, 2020 9:54:56 PM
Kiwina moves up beside Rolth, but finds himself hemmed in by the unnatural surroundings. So he targets D6 with a storm burst for 6 points.

The storm burst deals 1d6 points of nonlethal damage + 1 point for every two cleric levels you possess. In addition, the target is buffeted by winds and rain, causing it to take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round.

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:28AO/24(FD)/17T/17FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB: Arrow|7/2/-/7(RS)/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,DEF)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+7=10 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+7=13 ; d8+12=15 ; d8+12=20 ;
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 8:29:01 AM
Four of the creatures came out of the darkness at the archer. The ferocity of the attack surprised him a bit and he suddenly found that he and Tsak were surrounded. With Tsak to protect his flank Mak drew his bow back and fired as many arrows as he could down the passageway.

OOC: And yes, Mak will have provoked an AoO, hopefully his AC is sufficient to protect him. Fighting Defensively, AC 24
Arrow 1, Roll 10...Burning a Hero Point
Arrow 1, ReRoll 25, HIt; Damage 15 hp
Arrow 2, Roll 3, Miss
Arrow 3, Roll 13, Miss?; Damage 20 hp

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+7=17 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=9 ;
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 8:37:46 AM
Falco gives a little surprised eeek as the attack begins and is double glad he had stayed behind Rolth. Quickly he lets two arrows fly, aiming for D6.

{Hit: 17/20 Dam: 8/9}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 10:13:31 PM
Kiwina contemplates whether he could have any success shoving these creatures out of the way.

DM Mark - "hopefully not something big and scary covered in tentacles?" d20+9=23 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=15 ; d4+7=10 ; d4+7=8 ; d4+7=10 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=11 ; d4+7=10 ;
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 11:16:39 PM
Rolth lashes out at the one in front of him, killing it.
Kiwina casts a Storm Blast at the next closest one, disorienting the thing a bit.
Mak shoots. The creature in front of him claws at Mak, missing. Mak does not miss.
Falco shoots twice and hits.

The weird frog-like creatures with soulless eyes move up, burbling to each other as they go. They are intelligent and seem to be working together, carefully moving up. The ones near Mak move up 5’. The ones near Tsak make only 5’ moves, avoiding provoking attacks, even as more come in from the back area where Kiwina cast a flare.

Mak is attacked twice - both miss.
Rolth is attacked four times, and hit twice for 10 and 8 damage.
Tsak is attacked four times, and hit twice for 10 and 10 damage.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

These frog-like creatures are AC 16
D1 - Dam - 12+15 - dead
D2 - Dam - 6+8+9
D3 - Dam -
D4 - Dam -
D5 - Dam - 19+8+7 - dead
D6 - Dam -
D7 - Dam -
D8 - Dam -
D9 - Dam -
D10 - Dam -
D11 - Dam -
D12 - Dam -

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 11:47:46 PM
Elyas is surprised to see the mass of frog-like creatures arrive, so much so that he does nothing for a few seconds. when he gathers his wits again, he touches the hilt of his binded dagger, drawing on some of its stored magic. he refreshes a spell to his memory, once again making everyone in the group move faster.

[bonded item to cast Haste again on the party]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (5/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Haste (7 rounds)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (53/63 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22) d3=2 ; d3=1 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=9 ; d8+16=22 ; d8+16=21 ; d4+5=7 ; d4+5=8 ;
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 6:04:38 AM
Rolth breaks into a rage at the sight of additional frogmen threatening his friends. One of his images winks out when the frogman attacks, but the 2nd attack slips through, doing 4hp damage to Rolth and 4 to Falco (Shield Other.)

With a burst of speed from Elyas' spell, he launches a series of power attacks at D8, shifting to D6 if the first drops.

Morning star Hasted to hit +11 = 26, damage 1d8+16 = 22
Morning star to hit +11 = 28, damage 1d8+16 = 21
Morning Star iterative to hit +6 = 10, damage 1d8+16 = miss
Paw 1 to hit +8 = 16, damage 1d4+5 = 7
Paw 2 to hit +8 = 25, damage 1d4+5 = 8
Bite to hit +8 = 9, damage 1d4+5 = miss

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 7/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Mirror Image 1 images 23/40r used
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 21/100r used
Mage Armor 22/600r used
Expeditious Retreat 9/40r used
Haste 1/7r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:27(AO)/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Arrow|12/7/-/12(RS)/12(HT)|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,Haste)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+12=31 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=16 ; d8+12=19 ; d8+12=18 ; d8+12=17 ;
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 8:27:52 AM
Arrows flew down the passageway and zipped past each of the frogmen except for the first one and Mak dropped that enemy quickly enough. It helped that he had gotten an attack a moment before when he turned the corner. The frogmen closed however and started taking swipes at the archer, but he was quick and managed to avoid the claws of the second in line as he stood over the body of his associate.

Mak was going to draw his shortsword due to the close quarters, but he felt the familiar surge of speed in his actions that told him Elyas had come to the rescue once more.

"May your god bless you!" Mak called out to the wizard as he brought his bow up and loaded the first arrow.

He had been careful as he ducked about, but with the aid of Elyas he was emboldened and took more careful aim at the frogmen in front of him. His first arrow was dead center on the beast, as was his third, the second and fourth arrow was lost to him in the darkness as he threw himself to one side to avoid the nasty swipe of a claw.

OOC: Provoking an AoO
Arrow 1, Roll 31, Hit; Damage 19
Arrow 2, Roll 9, Miss.
Arrow 3, Roll 26, Hit; Damage 18
Arrow 4, Roll 16, ??; Damage 17

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 9:33:09 AM
Falco maintains his position and says a small prayer to the warper-sar trying something different. {DC15 -WILL vs HOLD PERSON on D11}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+8=17 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+8=28 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=6 ; d6+1=2 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+2=8 ; d20+8=27 ; 2d8+4=19 ;
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 6:57:11 PM
Kiwina attacks D6, glad to have something with reach to fight.

If these things are monstrous humanoids, then attack rolls and damage are +4 to what I'm reporting:
Trident -- AC 17 for 3 damage
Trident -- AC 15 for 6 damage
Light mace -- AC 9 for 2 damage
Hoof -- AC 10 for 8 damage (misses, anyway)
Hoof -- AC 23 for 8 damage
Hasted trident -- AC 28 (27 for crit confirm) for 19 damage (w/crit)

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times

DM Mark - Frogs? Why did it have to be frogs? d20+9=27 ; d4+7=9 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=17 ; d4+7=9 ; d4+7=8 ; d4+7=8 ; d4+7=11 ;
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 8:24:53 PM
Elyas casts Haste on the party (technically he’d have to step up 5’ to catch both he and Tsak in the 30’ proximity limitaton.)
Rolth goes into a rage, killing one foe and hurting another. Rolth’s fur is a mess, covered in gore from the ghouls and … and whatever these things are.
Mak shoots, and is himself hit for 9 points of damage by one of the things. Shafts fy from Mak’s bow, dropping two more.
Falco casts Hold Person on one in the back (D11). He can see the frog-like creature go rigid, it’s face frozen in an expressionless gaze.
Kiwina hits the nearest one several times, driving his trident into the thing’s chest in a final killing blow.

The big, frog-like things move up carefully. Tsak seems to pose little threat to them so most focus on the bigger threats. Tsak is attacked by one, but it misses

Kiwina is attacked twice, and is hit once for 9 damage.
Rolth is attacked and hit twice for 8 and 8 damage.
Mak faces two foes that move up to hit him. Only one hits, clawing the archer for 11 points.

Unlike the ghouls that showed hatred, rage and even some fear, these things seem to have no emotions that you can tell. They may wince a bit as they are hit but that’s about it. And they continue a burbling, croaking conversation of some sort.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

These frog-like creatures are AC 16
D1 - Dam - 12+15 - dead
D2 - Dam - 6+8+9+17 - dead
D3 - Dam - 19+18 - dead
D4 - Dam -
D5 - Dam - 19+8+7 - dead
D6 - Dam - 7+8+3+8+19 - dead
D7 - Dam -
D8 - Dam - 22+21 - dead
D9 - Dam -
D10 - Dam -
D11 - Dam -
D12 - Dam -

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 25/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+11=19 ; d8+1=2 ;
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 10:19:36 PM
(TsakAttack=19, Dmg=2)

Tsak fires a bolt at one of the creatures (D12). The bolt sinks into the monster with no discernable effect. Tsak drops his crossbow aiming to draw his falchion for his next attack.

Esmerelda, wisely, does not try to dart between the flashing blades of Rolth and Kiwina.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (49/63 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22) d100=72 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=9 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=21 ;
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 6:36:40 AM
The first froggy attack nicks the last mirror image, but the second strikes home, doing 4hp of damage to Rolth and 4 to Falco.

Rolth continues his enraged rampage, power attacking D10 and then D7 if the first falls.

Morning star Hasted to hit +11 = 21, damage 1d8+16 = 18
Morning star to hit +11 = 24, damage 1d8+16 = 21
Morning Star iterative to hit +6 = 13, damage 1d8+16 = miss
Paw 1 to hit +8 = 15, damage 1d4+5 = miss
Paw 2 to hit +8 = 14, damage 1d4+5 = miss
Bite to hit +8 = 9, damage 1d4+5 = miss

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 8/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 22/100r used
Mage Armor 23/600r used
Expeditious Retreat 10/40r used
Haste 2/7r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(27/47)HP|AC:27(AO)/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Arrow|12/7/-/12(RS)/12(HT)|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,Haste)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+12=17 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+12=17 ; d8+12=18 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=20 ;
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 8:47:04 AM
Blood ran from Mak's face and arm where the frog creatures had managed to claw at him as he fired his bow into their ranks. There was only one remaining in front of him and his vision was starting to cloud over from the life substance running into his eyes, so Mak set his feet and brought up his bow once more even as he knew the act might give the frog man an opening. He'd have tried to step back but the ground was just too slippery.

Mak fired two arrows into the frog man in front of him and then spun about and launched two more at one behind him.

OOC:
Arrow 1(D4), Roll 17, Hit; Damage 17
Arrow 2(D4), Roll 22, HIt; Damage 18
Arrow 3(D9), Roll 31, Hit; Damage 16
Arrow 4(D9), Roll 27, Hit; Damage 20

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 4d4+4=18 ;
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 10:10:18 AM
Elyas laughs at Mak's comment. If you want to thank the gods, Falco's the one you should be talking to! this, sir, is the power of science!

as he says this, he holds up an outstretched hand and four lights fly from his fingers and streak towards D12
[magic missile for 18 damage]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (5/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Haste (6 rounds)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 42/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 2/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 3d6=8 ;
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 12:19:05 PM

Seeing Rolth and Mak both injured Falco moves forward a small bit and calls on the power of the warper-sar to heal his companions and ignore his enemies. (Channel 8) the results are disappointing.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+8=23 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+8=9 ; d8+2=5 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=4 ;
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 10:15:34 PM
Kiwina attacks D7, as it is within reach.

If these things are monstrous humanoids, then attack rolls and damage are more...
Trident -- AC 23 for 5 damage
Trident -- AC 4 for -- damage
Light mace -- AC 7 for -- damage
Hoof -- AC 23 for 6 damage
Hoof -- AC 25 for 4 damage
Hasted trident -- AC 9 for -- damage

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times

DM Mark - "This, sir, is the power of science!" d20+9=27 ; d4+7=8 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=29 ; d4+7=9 ; d4+7=9 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=9 ;
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 11:27:14 PM
Tzak shoots one of the things, drops his crossbow and draws his falchion.
Rolth strikes the creature in front of him twice, killing it.
Mak shoots, provoking two attacks in the process. Mak is hit for 8 points of damage. Then he kills one and then spins around to kill another.
Elyas declares himself to be a man of science, and then uses magic to fire bolts of force into one of the things in the back.
Falco moves up a bit and channels 8 points of healing to his allies.
Kiwina attacks the creature nearest him, hitting several times.

Most of the frog-like Deep Ones have fallen. Still, three remain.

One attacks Rolth twice, hitting once for 9 damage.
Another carefully move up toward Mak, untroubled by the wet terrain, attacking twice and hitting once for 9 damage.
And one stands there with the same impassive look of others doing nothing, still immobilized by Falco’s spell.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

These frog-like creatures are AC 16
D1 - Dam - 12+15 - dead
D2 - Dam - 6+8+9+17 - dead
D3 - Dam - 19+18 - dead
D4 - Dam - 17+18 - dead
D5 - Dam - 19+8+7 - dead
D6 - Dam - 7+8+3+8+19 - dead
D7 - Dam - 5+6+4
D8 - Dam - 22+21 - dead
D9 - Dam - 16+20 - dead
D10 - Dam - 18+21 - dead
D11 - Dam - held
D12 - Dam - 18

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 25/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+10=26 ; d20+5=7 ; 2d4+3=7 ;
Friday October 23rd, 2020 5:11:38 AM
(TsakAttack1=26, Dmg=7; TsakAttack2=7, miss)

Tsak slashes out at the giant frog thing in front of him (D12). Again he hits, but the creature seems to register nothing. Tsak wonders what sort of minds drive them? Are they controlled by someone/something else? Distracted he misses with his second swing. He tries to interpose his body as much as he can between the monster and wounded Mak.

Esmerelda yowls and hisses but dares not pass between Rolth and Kiwina as hooves, blades and fang continue their deadly dance of death.

(OOC Is Tsak close enough to recieve the heal from Falco?)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (52/63 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22) d20+11=21 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=27 ; d8+16=19 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=6 ;
Friday October 23rd, 2020 7:20:20 AM
Rolth gruffly thanks Falco for the healing, even as he is hit for 5hp more damage (and 4 hp to Falco via Shield Other.)

He launches more powerful attacks at D7.

Morning star Hasted to hit +11 = 21, damage 1d8+16 = 19
Morning star to hit +11 = 12, damage 1d8+16 = miss
Morning Star iterative to hit +6 = 10, damage 1d8+16 = miss
Paw 1 to hit +8 = 25, damage 1d4+5 = 9
Paw 2 to hit +8 = 27, damage 1d4+5 = 9
Bite to hit +8 = 27, damage 1d4+5 = 6

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 9/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 23/100r used
Mage Armor 24/600r used
Expeditious Retreat 11/40r used
Haste 3/7r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(18/47)HP|AC:27(AO)/23/16T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB: Arrow|12/7/-/12(RS)/12(HT)|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,Haste)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+12=19 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=20 ; d8+12=19 ; d8+12=14 ; d8+12=13 ; 2d8+24=34 ; d8+12=17
Friday October 23rd, 2020 9:05:53 AM
Mak's attacks had been successful, but he'd taken a few injuries as well due to the closeness of his attacks. Another swipe at his arm and a lucky attack that caught him in the head. The two creatures paid for it as Mak's arrows pierced them and laid them low. Then came Falco's channeling magic that helped with the wound on his arm however as he brought his bow over to sight another of the froglike creatures.

"Thanks to the Warper-Sar!" Mak called out as he sighted on the one that moved around Tsak to come at him.

Four arrows shot out of Mak's bow. Each found their target with the last hitting the held creature.

OOC:
Arrow 1(D12), Roll 19, Hit; Damage 19
Arrow 2(D12), Roll 14, ??; Damage 14
Arrow 3(D12), Roll 29, Hit; Damage 13
Arrow 4(D11), Roll 32, Crit; Damage 51

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 40/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 3d6=8 ;
Friday October 23rd, 2020 12:10:26 PM
Seeing that Mak is still bleeding Falco realizes that he must continue to be a healing battery even if he is running low on favors from the Warper-sar. He connection to Rolth, sharing damage, gives him some feedback but he can see Mak is more injured.

{Channel Positive: 8}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+7=8 ;
Friday October 23rd, 2020 3:20:32 PM
Elyas throws a blob of acid at one of the remaining creatures, but misses badly, hitting a wall.

[natural one on acid dart...]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Haste (5 rounds)

DM Mark - Mostly Quiet d20+9=13 ;
Friday October 23rd, 2020 7:59:41 PM
Tzak strikes at the thing near him, hitting it.
Rolth strikes the creature in front of him hitting him several times, killing it.
Mak shoots, provoking an attack which misses. Mak kills his nearest foe with his first arrow, and then turns his remaining arrows on the held creature. His second shot finds an eye socket, and the thing’s head jerks back as it falls dead in the turbid, shallow water.
Falco looks to the condition of his friends.
Elyas had planned to lob some acid but holds back as the last foe falls.

Except for the heavy breathing of our heroes in this place, all is quiet. Well, mostly quiet. You hear some dripping, and maybe something else.

Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear some distant chittering or clicking.}
Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {That chittering or clicking almost sounds like laughter. You also hear some quiet splashing sounds in the distance.}

The air is thick with moisture and the smell of death, as these things’ blood stains the water here. There are 12 of these dead things laying in the water around you..

What now? I added some additional areas to the map - don’t venture into the “white” area, but otherwise work together let me know where/how far/how fast you go.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

These frog-like creatures are AC 16
D7 - Dam - 15+19 - dead
D11 - Dam - held - 13+51 - dead
D12 - Dam - 18+7+19 - dead

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+17=33 ;
Friday October 23rd, 2020 10:48:59 PM
(Perception = 33)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (52/63 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22) d20+14=19 ;
Friday October 23rd, 2020 11:02:58 PM
Perception = 19

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 25/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+19=31 ; d20+19=29 ;
Sunday October 25th, 2020 12:36:27 AM
(Perception vs spoiler = 31, Perception for sound direction=29)

Is that someone laughing at us? Tsak moves (AE14) trying to determine whether the sound is coming from the North or East corridor (Perception).

Esmerelda rushes over to Tsak, giving him a withering look for leaving her behind.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (52/63 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22) d20+14=27 ;
Sunday October 25th, 2020 5:27:32 PM
Rolth leads the way up the wider tunnel, listening as he goes for any indication where these odd noises might be coming from. He doesn't want to pass the chamber to the left if he hears creatures in there.

Perception = 27

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d4=2 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=4 ;
Sunday October 25th, 2020 6:44:21 PM
Kiwina follows in the direction Rolth is leading, but takes the time to cast a CLW each on Mak and Tsak (for 4 hp each).

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (46/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 23) d4+1=3 ;
Sunday October 25th, 2020 8:04:18 PM
Rolth realizes that we as a party are not going to clear the far corner before key spells like haste run out, so he slows his pace a bit to allow healing and other preps to happen. He lets his rage drop too, but keeps a wary eye and ear out. He spends a moment renewing his mirror image spell too, bringing forth 3 images to bewitch any foes.

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 9/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigue 2/6 rounds
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 25/100r used
Mage Armor 26/600r used
Expeditious Retreat 13/40r used
Mirror Image 1/40r used; 3 images remaining
Haste 5/7r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 29/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+19=23 ;
Sunday October 25th, 2020 10:10:41 PM
(Perception- keeping watch = 23)

Thanks Kiwina, I'm going to have to learn how to do that too.

Noticing that the corridor is only wide enough for Rolth and Kiwina to stand side by side Tsak realises that his sword will be of limited value. He sheathes it, picks up his bow and loads it before moving to (AH10) the side of the tunnel where he can peek around the corner but not inhibit the two taurs.

Noticing that Elyas and Falco have a bit of catching up to do Tsak reaches into his backpack for some jerky, giving some to Esmerelda and chewing on a hearty portion himself as he keeps watch to the north (Perception).

Mak(JamesM)(30/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+5=15 ;
Monday October 26th, 2020 8:22:49 AM
Mak fell quiet for a minute while Kiwina tended to him and seemed to hear what Rolth has mentioned a moment before. Bugs? Spiders? Mak hated vermin.

"Thanks Kiwina" Mak said as the wounds on his face and arm became less red and inflamed looking. He still had the blood from the wounds on his clothing and equipment, but that would wash off soon enough.

"Rolth old bean, if you don't mind I'll take the middle for a time, but if you need some relief let me know and I'll take lead."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=15 ;
Monday October 26th, 2020 9:13:04 AM
Elyas takes some deep breathes after that skirmish, but thinks better of it with the horrible smell.

perception =15

definitely still something alive out there. we should be careful. I am running low on spells already

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 40/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=28 ; 3d6=5 ; 3d8+7=30 ; 3d8+7=19 ;
Monday October 26th, 2020 9:48:41 AM
{Perception: 28}

Once everyone is gathered Falco again calls on the power of the warper-sar to disappointing results.

{Channel: 5}

He then moves to Tsak and does some more direct healing.

{Task Healing: 30}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3
Monday October 26th, 2020 10:11:45 AM
OOC: Updating subject line

Mak breathed easier as the marks on his face and neck faded a bit as the injuries became just angry looking red marks upon his face and arms.

"Thanks Falco." Mak said as he took a position behind Rolth.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)
Monday October 26th, 2020 7:23:57 PM
Rolth looks around with pleasure as his companions pull together to move on into the tunnels. All but Elyas, who he waves forward before something bad happens to him all alone back there...

(OOC: Updated header to account for healing; Ben via email asked me to move Elyas up for him.)

DM Mark - Mostly Quiet
Monday October 26th, 2020 8:59:30 PM
Mak drinks a healing potion to offset some of the damage.
Rolth feels fatigue wash over him as his battle rage subsides. He moves forward carefully, listening. It seems to Rolth that the sounds he hears from from up ahead and to the east.
Kiwina moves up as well, and heals Tsak and Mak.
Tzak says the chittering he hears sounds like some sort of laughter to him. The sound echoes in this place, but seems to be coming from the north and then east of where you are. Falco channels some healing to all, and then heals Tsak even more.
Elyas move forward with the others.

All is quiet beyond an occasional chittering.

Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You barely hear a low clicking voice, the same one that was making the chittering sound, say in common “Soon, soon”}

Anticipating that the party will move forward, those with darkvision will look into a large cavern to the west. That large cavern seems quiet beyond the occasional drips that fall to the water covering the floor in that room. Tell me how long it will take you to move near the white are on the map, and where you go and what you do in that time.

The air is moist and unpleasant.
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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (65/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 23) d20+14=27 ;
Monday October 26th, 2020 9:17:47 PM
Unless the others object, Rolth will spend four rounds carefully moving to AL/AM-6/7, head on a swivel. As he goes, he draws his potion of bear's endurance and drinks it. When he hears the chittering voice say in Common 'Soon, soon', Rolth whispers, "They know we are coming, be ready."

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 9/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 28/100r used
Mage Armor 29/600r used
Mirror Image 5/40r used; 3 images remaining
Bear’s Endurance 1/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 16/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

(Perception =27 vs spoilers and threats.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+17=20 ; d20+6=22 ;
Monday October 26th, 2020 10:15:41 PM
(Perception = 20)

Kiwina follows Rolth around to the northeast, taking his time to go slow and quiet (stealth = 22) and ready to attack if anything comes at him..

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+5=23 ; d20+4=12 ;
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 9:00:08 AM
Mak tried to keep pace with Kiwina and Rolth and eventually caught up to them when they slowed in the larger cavern. He took a position between them and brought up the arrow he'd been carrying in his hand since it wouldn't fit in his quiver as that container was full. The circumstance worried him as it meant he would soon be out of ammunition and without his bow he felt he'd be letting his companions down. There was no way he'd be as effective as Rolth with all his claws and fangs as he threw around that flail.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 23.

Mak simply couldn't make out the words Rolth heard, all he heard was the chittering, so when Rolth issued his warning Mak slowed and tried to be quiet as he huffed and winced with each step.

OOC: Stealth +4, Roll 12

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 45/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 2:18:53 PM
Seeing the others move out Falco has to struggle to keep up, his shorter legs cause further difficulty in water. Still he keeps them in sight and close enough to maintain the spell on Rolth.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 5:31:23 PM
Elyas trudges through the water, making poor progress and disliking every minute of it. he comes around the next bend and looks around for danger, heeding the warning that something is waiting for them

[2 rounds of double moving to get where i am now on the map]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 29/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+19=36 ; d20+10=15 ;
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 6:16:02 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=36 Pass, Stealth=15)
Tsak takes four rounds moving carefully and positions himself between Rolth and Kiwina (AM5). He has his falchion drawn and bow tucked away. He is trying to be quiet (Stealth) and using his dark vision can see 60' ahead.

DM Mark - "They know we are coming, be ready." d20=11 ; d20=13 ;
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 9:34:56 PM
Rolth shares that he heard the chittering voice say in common, “Soon, soon,” surmising that something knows you’re coming.

The party advances, some quietly, some not so much. You begin to hear a low, repetitive droning, almost like a chant of some sort, in that burbling voice those frog-like things used. As you come up a large room comes into view for some, but even Tsak’s Darkvision only goes so far.

And as you splash forward, you hear a voice in the darkness. It’s from up ahead, but you’re not sure exactly where. The strange, chittering voice, he says, “Ahhhhhh. Hhhave you cccome to offfer yourselves, to offfer what you have, to the Ddddeep? There is knnnowledge in the Dddeep, anddd ittt is awakkkening. Join usss, rrrule with usss. For the ccconquest of the landdd we needdd such as you. Gggreat power is there forrr you, if you will but submittt yourselves.”

“Whattt pppower you ask? If you are founddd worthy, you will be granteddd dddominance over the airrrbreathers here. Submittt, and it can all be yours. You cccan serve willingly, orrr the pppower in the Dddeep will bend you to ittts will anddd you will serrrve in madddness and dddespppair.”

Water drips, and there are a few echoes of sloshing sounds - perhaps your own. It’s otherwise quiet here - and not in a good way. In a creepy way.

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Treat the water as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (65/57 HP | AC:18 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 9:43:55 PM
Rolth snorts in contempt, muttering as he moves forward, "We'll send you back to the deep, just like we did with that pirate." He starts to hum an inspiring tune to bolster our nerves, hoping that those with the lights will also advance.

(Inspire Courage +1)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 9/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 29/100r used
Mage Armor 30/600r used
Mirror Image 6/40r used; 3 images remaining
Bear’s Endurance 2/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 17/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 10:05:13 PM
Kiwina continues around with Rolth, taking time to send a flare in the direction of AS-1.

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 9:43:58 AM
Elyas moves up as far as he can (which isn't much in the water). the light shining off of his dagger extends a little ways past Rolth and Kiwina, but not very far.

as he moves closer he hears the monologue of whatever creature lies beyond the light, and he just rolls his eyes.
that's real deep, friend. but I deeply regret to inform you that you have made a grave mistake challenging us. you're in deep trouble now, facing the Eight-Petaled Rose. you should ponder deeply whether you want to proceed with this foolishness, or if you want to just give in now. fight us and we will bury you. Deep.

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow|13/-/-/-/-|(WF,WS,WT,IC,DA)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+11=13 ; d8+12=18 ;
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 10:07:59 AM
Mak moved forward and set himself against the cavern wall to his south. With a shoulder against the wall he brought up his bow and waited for his shot.

OOC: Readied Shot, Roll 13+2(Missed a +2 bonus)=15; Damage 18.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 45/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 1:20:44 PM
All Falco can do is do his best to keep up. His lung are burning as he is really not designed for jogging in the water.

_____________________________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow|13/-/-/-/-|(WF,WS,WT,IC,DA)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 4:34:01 PM
Mak stayed in place as Falco ran up, so he decided to bring the representative of the Warper-sar up to date.

"It seems, old bean, that we have a group of creatures truly dedicated to the 'Deep', whatever that is. They are quite taken with the idea and Elyas thinks it humorous. So we've been given a moment it seems to sort out our intentions to this Deep idea thing. Me? I'm going to turn whatever is up ahead into a pincushion. Rolth and Kiwina aren't drinking the cool ale either."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 64/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 5:59:49 PM
Tsak and Esmerelda stick with Kiwina and Rolth.

Tsak thinks that this monster will be many, not just one and he wants to help form a barrier to protect Mak, Elyas and Falco.

Can't see anything yet. Let's move slow and let it come to us.

DM Mark - "Can't see anything yet. Let's move slow and let it come to us." d20+9=20 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=13 ; d4+7=11 ; d20+9=21 ; d4+7=10 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=25 ; 2d6+4=9 ; 2d6+4=7 ;
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 9:25:05 PM
Rolth taunts his unseen adversary and then begins to sing to inspire his friends’ courage. He also moves into the larger .
Kiwina moves up as well, and send a flare to the north end of the unseen area, briefly illuminating things.
Elyas moves up a bit, trying to provide light for the others, and responds to the voice in the darkness.
Mak sets his back against a wall and waits for a target.
Falco moves up, as does Tzak and Esmerelda.

The light sources here are Elyas’ dagger the light that was cast on the shoulder piece of Mak’s armor. Briefly, Kiwina’s flare illuminates the area to the north, revealing two creatures in the darkness..

You hear a chittering voice from the darkness at the far (east) end of the room. ”“Whattt? You rejecttt pppower? Your pppride blinddds you ttto whattt is offereddd herrre. Your arrrrogance will be your dddownfall. Pittty. Madddness, dddespair and dddeath are all thattt awaittt you.”

At that point, two of the frog-like Deep Ones rise up from the water around the corner and attack Falco. This prompts Mak to shoot one, though his arrow is turne away by the rubbery hide of the thing (miss). Falco is hit once for 11 damage.

Two more attack Kiwina and miss.

Two more Deep Ones move toward Rolth, one attacks and hits Rolth for 10 damage.

Some weird things emerge from the south to attack Rolth, all careful not to provoke attacks as they move. They are some sort of hybrid thing - half liontaur with the lower part more an octopus. But the liontaur parts seem rather large. They slither forward on tentacles, striking at Rolth with large spears and hit twice for 9 and 7 damage.

Finally, the chittering thing emerges from the darkness in the back of cavern. It’s a hulking thing, almost like a big ambulatory lobster. It chitters again, casting a spell as an Obscuring Mist rises up in the cavern, granting obscuring within 5’, and blocking all sight beyond 10’.

”You cccan stttill surrrenderrr. There is stttill tttime ttto accpettt your rrroll in the new orderrr.”

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[i]Obscuring Mist - The vapor obscures all sight, including darkvision, beyond 5 feet. A creature 5 feet away has concealment (attacks have a 20% miss chance). Creatures farther away have total concealment (50% miss chance, and the attacker cannot use sight to locate the target).

Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/77 HP | AC:16 Touch: 10 CMD: 21) d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d3=1 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+17=22 ; d8+17=23 ; d4+6=10 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=9 ; d100=55 d100=43 d100=46 d100=75 d100=55
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 9:52:42 PM
The deep one avoids the mirror images and hits Rolth for 5 hp damage, with 5hp more going to Falco. The first tentacletaur hits an image, but the second connects for 4hp (and 3hp more to Falco.)

Rolth continues inspire courage +1, and flies into a terrible rage, making power attacks against the southern tentacletaur that attacked him, turning to the northern one if it falls.

Morning star to hit +11 = 15, damage 1d8+17 = 22 miss chance = 55 hit
Morning Star iterative to hit +6 = 22, damage 1d8+17 = 23 miss chance = 43 hit
Paw 1 to hit +8 = 28, damage 1d4+6 = 10 miss chance = 46 hit
Paw 2 to hit +8 = 12, damage 1d4+6 = 7 miss chance = 75 hit
Bite to hit +8 = 18, damage 1d4+6 = 9 miss chance = 55 hit

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 5/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 10/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 30/100r used
Mage Armor 31/600r used
Mirror Image 7/40r used; 2 images remaining
Bear’s Endurance 3/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 18/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+12=17 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=20 ; d8+7=10 ; d8+7=12 ; d6+6=10 ; d6+7=10 ; d6+7=13 ;
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 10:28:31 PM
Kiwina fights back against thr deep ones.

Including Rolth's inspiration and monstrous humanoid target:
Trident - AC 17 for 10 damage
Trident - AC 25 for 12
Light mace - AC 19 for 10
Hoof - AC 21 for 10
Hoof - AC 25 for 13
(Ignore 2x d20+7 rolls, needed to change die to d8 for trident damage)
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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times
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Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d100=33 ; d100=21 ; d100=13 ; d100=4 ; d100=62 ;
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 10:38:11 PM
Miss chances, respectively:
Trident 33
Trident 21
Light mace 13 (miss)
Hoof 4 (miss)
Hoof 62

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow|12/7/-/12(RS)/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS)|1d8 + 13|Crit x3 d20+12=25 ; d8+13=14 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+12=19 ; d8+13=19 ;
Thursday October 29th, 2020 8:31:42 AM
Mak had a choice, move back and in doing so give the Deep One a chance to swipe at him, or to just put it down now with the same chance it might take a swipe at him. He took a chance and fired point blank into the creature to his right.

"Let's clear out these close to us Tsak, and then see if we can move up a bit to help Rolth and Kiwina. Elyas, can you do something about that mist?"

OOC:
Arrow 1(AO8), Roll 25, Hit; Damage 14 hp
Arrow 2(AO8), Roll 12, Miss.
Arrow 3(AO8), Roll 19, ??; Damage 19 hp

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 45/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Thursday October 29th, 2020 12:30:00 PM
Falco squawks as he is suddenly attack and steps back a couple of steps. {Provoking} Once he has some space he whispers a spell and focusses on his attacker attempting to blind it. {Blindness/Deafness DC16}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+13=33 ; d6+4=8 ;
Thursday October 29th, 2020 6:52:46 PM
I can't do anything about the mist this time! I'm running low on spells. But I think I have just the thing for tentacle monsters. More tentacles!

Elyas calls forth another patch of black tentacles, just past Rolth.

{centered almost where the mist is, but one space further Noth and one further east so that Rolth is just missed by it. Cmb is 33, with a nat 20. Anything caught takes 8 damage}

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Black tentacles (7 rounds)

DM Mark - "I think I have just the thing for tentacle monsters. More tentacles!" d20+7=11 ; d20+9=26 ; d4+7=8 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+9=23 ; d20=16 ; d20+7=19 ; d3=3 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=6 ; d6+3=5 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d100=96 ; d100=10 ;
Thursday October 29th, 2020 11:05:25 PM
Rolth attacks and hits the thing Octopoid creature three times.
Mak shoots, killing one as it falls back into the shallow water.
Kiwina lashes out against the Deep Ones, killing one and deeply wounding another (no miss chance unless they’re in the mist.
Falco backs up, provoking an attack. He takes 8 damage. Then he casts Blindness on one. He also remembers that he can’t get too far from Rolth.
Inspired by the octopoid horrors, Elyas casts Black Tentacles. (I used a circle, it misses Rolth.)

The one Falco attempted to blind saves. Then he moves up to attack Mak, missing the archer.

The Black Tentacles has a devastating effect, killing one and grappling all the foes you can see in the tentacles.

Then you hear a ritualistic chittering in the fog. Everyone but Mak and Falco are affected negatively by a Prayer.

Rolth is stabbed by a spear for 12 damage, and missed three times.

A voice in the fog says, ”Fools. You shall learnnn the ccconseqqquences of opppposinggg thingggs you do nottt understttanddd.”

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.
Rolth, Kiwina, Tsak, Esmerelda, Elyas - Negative Prayer, -1 on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Deep-Ones have AC 16
D1 - Dam - 10+12+10 - dead
D2 - Dam - 10+12
D3 - Dam - 14+19 - dead
D4 - Dam -
D5 - Grappled - Dam - 8
D6 - Grappled - Dam - 8

The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrids have AC 18
H1 - Grappled - Dam - 8
H2 - Grappled - Dam - 23+10+9+8 - dead
H3 - Grappled - Dam - 8
H4 - Dam -

C - Dam -

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+11=24 ; d8+6=9 ; d20+6=17 ; d8+6=8 ; d20+9=19 ; d6+5=9 ; d20+9=24 ; d6+6=12 ; d20+9=25 ; d6+6=12 ;
Thursday October 29th, 2020 11:36:08 PM
Kiwina attacks D2 with his attack sequence, expecting to finish it off.

Trident hits AC 24 for 9 damage
Trident - AC 17 for 8
Light mace - AC 19 for 9
Hoof - AC 24 for 12
Hoof - AC 25 for 12
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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/77 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22) d3=1 ; d20+9=24 ; d8+11=15 ;
Friday October 30th, 2020 7:35:09 AM
Rolth takes 6hp and Falco takes the other from the attack that got past his mirror images. Assuming that his grappled foes cannot continue to use their two handed spears, and protected by mist and mirror images, he drops his rage and moves back to protect Elyas, possibly provoking from the foes he currently faces.

He continues to sing his inspiring song (Inspire Courage +1)

He takes one tired but still powerful swing at D4, connecting for 15 hp of damage.

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 7/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 10/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Fatigued 1/2r
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 32/100r used
Mage Armor 33/600r used
Mirror Image 9/40r used; 2 images remaining
Bear’s Endurance 5/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 20/40r used
Negative Prayer -1
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 39/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+9=23 ; d20+9=15 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=5 ;
Friday October 30th, 2020 9:41:28 AM
Again feeling the pain from Rolth getting hit Falco both winces and is happy he cast that spell. With little else to do he fires a couple of arros at one of the enemies. {Attacking D4: Hit 23/15 Dam: 5/5}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow(14)|12/7/-/12(RS)/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS)|1d8 + 13|Crit x3 d20+12=18 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+12=13 ; d8+13=18 ; d8+13=19 ; d8+13=18 ;
Friday October 30th, 2020 11:27:10 AM
Mak stood his ground as the slimy deep one lashed out at him while he ducked a weaved to avoid those attacks. Even so he brought danger to himself as he fired three more arrows point blank at the fishy creature. Arrows flew about with one scoring a solid hit, as for the others Mak didn't see what happened with them as he dodged and loaded another arrow onto the bowstring.

OOC:
Arrow 1 - D4, Roll 18, ??; Damage 18
Arrow 2 - D4, Roll 20, Hit; Damage 19
Arrow 3 - D4, Roll 13, ??; Damage 18

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) d20+18=25 ; d6+4=10 ;
Friday October 30th, 2020 6:48:36 PM
Elyas looks grimly pleased with the sounds of his own conjured slithery tentacles, the crunching of crushed foes, the lamentation of their women...well, two out of three ain't bad.

The black tentacles continue their grisly work with a CMB of 25 (20 vs any new targets that enter into the area) for an additional 10 hp of damage.

"Tentacular!", he shouts as he withdraws ten feet, to a safe place just behind Mak where he can again cast spells unthreatened. (Withdraw action to avoid an AoO from D4)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Black tentacles (5 rounds remain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 64/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+11=27 ; d20+6=18 ; 2d4+3=10 ; 2d4+3=8 ; d20=1 ; d20=12 ; d20=20 ; d3=1 ;
Friday October 30th, 2020 11:52:50 PM
(TsakAttack1=27, Dmg=10; TsakAttack2=18, Dmg=8; EsAttack1Bite=1; EsAttack2Claw=12; EsAttack3Claw=20, Dmg=1)

Tsak shuffles forward a few steps (move AT8) to help protect Kiwina's flank. He waits, prepared to strike at either H3 or D5 if either of them moves within range.

Esmerelda, yowling with rage, attacks D4. The flurry of fur and chaos does little to really damage the creature.

DM Mark - "I think I have just the thing for tentacle monsters. More tentacles!" d20+10=11 ; d100=99 ; d100=3 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=15 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+5=11 ; 2d6+3=9 ;
Saturday October 31st, 2020 12:54:25 AM
Kiwina strikes out at the Deep One nearest him, killing it.
Rolth pulls back from his position, and then hits a Deep One. This provokes two attacks which miss.
Falco shoots the nearest opponent, hitting it twice.
Mak shoots, provoking an attack that misses. He kills the thing with his first shot, but lacks any other target.
Elyas listens to his enemies get strangles by his tentacles, and this somehow reminds him of a certain barbarian. :)
Tzak moves up and readies an action to hit anything that approaches Kiwina.

The fighting seems to have stopped for a moment. Then there is some splashing, and a large creature appears at the edge of the mist. It’s one of the liontaur octopus hybrids, and it attacks Kiwina hitting him for 10 damage.

Tsak gets his readied action in and hit the thing for 10 damage.

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.
Rolth, Kiwina, Tsak, Esmerelda, Elyas - Negative Prayer, -1 on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

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The Deep-Ones have AC 16
D1 - Dam - 10+12+10 - dead
D2 - Dam - 10+12+9 - dead
D3 - Dam - 14+19 - dead
D4 - Dam - 15+5+5+18 - dead

The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrids have AC 18
H1 - Dam - 8+10-11+10

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/77 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22) d20+9=13 ;
Saturday October 31st, 2020 4:57:45 PM
Rolth moves up beside Kiwina and takes another powerful swing at H1, but is too tired to make it count.
He nevertheless continues to sing his inspiring fight song. (Power Attack, Inspire Courage +1)

To hit = 13, miss

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 8/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 11/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Fatigued 2/2r
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 33/100r used
Mage Armor 34/600r used
Mirror Image 10/40r used; 2 images remaining
Bear’s Endurance 6/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 21/40r used
Negative Prayer -1
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) d20+18=36 ; d6+4=10 ;
Saturday October 31st, 2020 5:03:27 PM
Elyas moves up to be able to better support the front liners next round, and his conjured tentacles continue to crush any foes in their midst.

Black tentacles CMB = 36, or 31 vs those not already in their grapple; damage = 10

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Black tentacles (4 rounds remain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 64/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+11=12 ; d20+6=11 ;
Sunday November 1st, 2020 1:18:53 AM
(TsakAttack1=12, TsakAttack2=11)

Tsak twice lashes out at the hybrid creature in front of him, and twice misses.
He can hear Rolth's labored panting behind him s he scans the mist for any other foes.
The main enemy is in there somewhere, but for now he has lost track of it.

Esmerelda rushes over to hover behind Tsak looking for an opportunity to sink her claws into something soft and squishy.

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|12/7/-/12(RS)/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS)|1d8 + 13|Crit x3 d20+12=21 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=17 ; d8+13=20 ; d8+13=21
Sunday November 1st, 2020 1:06:27 PM
Mak stayed in place and pumped more arrows across the way as he aimed for the abomination next to Kiwina.

OOC:
Arrow 1. Roll 21, Hit; Damage 20
Arrow 2, Roll 13, Miss
Arrow 3, Roll 32, Threat, Damage 21

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+11=26 ; d8+6=14 ;
Sunday November 1st, 2020 8:33:00 PM
Kiwina had been planning on squeezing through this north passage until he was attacked. So he fights back after moving just a little bit. (Still, I think that's enough that he doesn't get a full attack).

Trident hits AC 26 for 14 damage

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 39/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+9=19 ; d6+3=7 ;
Monday November 2nd, 2020 9:34:40 AM
Muttering under his beathj Falco slogs thorough the water to get behind Kiwana and Rolth. As he moves he fires off one shot knowing that even small amounts of damage can end a fight sometimes. {Hit: 19 | Dam: 7}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - "I think I have just the thing for tentacle monsters. More tentacles!" d100=86 ; d100=11 ; d100=45 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=15 ; 3d6+10=25 ; d20+11=22 ; 2d6+3=9 ;
Monday November 2nd, 2020 4:29:10 PM
Rolth moves up and strikes at the only opponent he can see. Well, mostly see as it is in the mist. He misses.
Elyas moves up. He can only see his tentacles at the edge of the mist, though he can hear them splashing around unseen.
Tzak attacks and misses, looking for any other foes. He thinks there must be more in the mist.
Mak shoots three times, but only one arrow hits the thing. It falls dead.
Kiwina finds she has no target now, nor does Falco.

The one liontaur hybrid (H1) falls. A few moments pass and then another (H3) breaks free of the grappling tentacles and moves up to attack Tsak. With a weird roar, it hits Tsak with a spear for 9 damage.

That same chittering voice echoes from somewhere up ahead. ”This ppplace is sacreddd. You dddo nottt unddderstttanddd. Your limittted minddds cccannottt cccomppprehenddd. Changgge is the new normalll. Whattt is means nothinggg. The time for kkkingdddoms and logiccc is through. A new orddderrr awakkkens anddd ittt will wash away all that cccame before.”

(Bear in mind that any creature in the mist has concealment, and has a 20% miss chance if you are next to them. If they are not within a 5 foot reach of you they have total concealment and cannot be seen. Of course, the tentacles do not suffer from this.)

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”

Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Rolth, Kiwina, Tsak, Esmerelda, Elyas - Negative Prayer, -1 on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

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The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrids have AC 18
H3 - Dam - 7+10-15

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|16/-/-/-/-|(WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC)|1d8 + 9|Crit x3 d20+16=26 ; d8+9=11 ; d100=61 ;
Monday November 2nd, 2020 5:00:40 PM
Mak moved up a few feet and brought up his bow. Though he took his time to shoot the arrow and it hit more easily he was more concerned about hitting the abomination rather than hitting it in the most sensitive of locations.

OOC:
Move to AP7
Arrow 1-H3, Roll 26, Concealment Roll 61, Hit; Damage 11

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) d20+18=35 ;
Monday November 2nd, 2020 7:45:50 PM
Elyas is unimpressed with the ramblings of the mad creature in the mists. He is, however, concerned that it might be able to gain control of the mind of one of the Petals and turn him against his fellows. He moves up and touches Kiwina on his flank, muttering arcane words as he does so. "There, that should help"

(Protection from Evil, duration 70 rounds, +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus on saves, and other protections vs enchantment and contact with summoned creatures)

Meanwhile, the black tentacles continue to grapple any in their midst. (CMB =35, 30 vs those not already grappled)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Black tentacles (3 rounds remain)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/77 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22) d20+14=17 ;
Monday November 2nd, 2020 9:10:41 PM
"Elyas, you are our most learned. Are these creatures Cecaelia, like that Aaroth fellow who we mopped the floor with back on Minotaur Island? It makes me want to sing songs that remind me of that great day!" He continues with his inspiring war song, slipping in clever calamari jokes as he goes. With a sudden inspiration, he wonders whether the mists extend below the water. He ducks below the surface and looks into the room to see whether he can see signs of our foes, than pops back up to report whatever he finds.

Perception = 17

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 9/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 11/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 34/100r used
Mage Armor 35/600r used
Mirror Image 11/40r used; 2 images remaining
Bear’s Endurance 7/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 22/40r used
Negative Prayer -1
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday November 2nd, 2020 11:06:03 PM
DM: Highlight to display spoiler: {Obscuring Mist is one of the spells Kiwina has memorized. If he were to spend a Hero Point to do so, would Kiwina be able to use his spell to "counterspell" the mist and get rid of it?}

"Guys, do you think the mist more helps us or hurts us?" Kiwina asks. "Thanks, Elyas."

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 0/70 rounds

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|16/-/-/-/-|(WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC)|1d8 + 9|Crit x3 d20+16=25 ; d8+9=14 ;
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 9:59:43 AM
Mak could hear the tentacles writhing in the mist and was certain that the mist was protecting them from ranged attacks while Elyas magic was ripping them to shreds.

"The mist is a boon!" Mak called out. "and a tactical error by the enemy. We should wait for them to emerge and take them down one at a time. If they decide to banish the mist before the tentacles are finished we can attack at range."

OOC: Assuming H3 is dead, Mak readies an attack against the next one to emerge.
Readied Action, Arrow, Roll 25; Damage 14

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 39/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 10:19:38 AM
Falco takes a moment to try and get more information as no one is in desperate need of healing.

"As you say, change is life. I am an emissary or the Warper-sar the very embodiment of change and know of what I speak. What change do you see? Are you its causation or its wittness?"

He lets no arrows fly waiting to see if there is a response as the others battle.

_____________________________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 64/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+9=24 ; d20+4=10 ; 2d4+2=8 ;
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 5:26:43 PM
(TsakAttack1=24, Dmg=8; TsakAttack2=10)

Tsak slashes again at the horrible hybrid creature next to him.
He thinks he hit it! Another slash goes awry.

DM Mark - "As you say, change is life." d6+4=9 ; d20+9=28 ; d100=76 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=21 ; 2d6+4=16 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=15 ;
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 6:44:02 PM
Mak moves up and shoots the thing, hitting in spite of the mist, and suggests a tactical retreat.
Rolth asks Elyas what he knows about these creatures, wondering if they are some kind of Cecaelia. Then he ducks his head below the water to see if the mist extends below the surface. Alas, he cannot tell. The water is very murky and stings the liontaur’s eyes, having been stirred up by the movement and combat here. (Rolth will attack with -2 next round as he eyes water to flush out the particles.)
Elyas casts Protection From Evil on Kiwina. He answers Rolth, ”They look like Cecaelia, but … different. I can see that they have gills on the side of their necks, but the fur is not aquatic. They look like more of an abomination - a unholy merging of liontaurs with an octopus than a creature adapted to water. Whatever they are, they’re not right.”
Kiwina wonders if the mist is a hindrance and if he could perhaps dispel it using Obscuring Mist to counterspell it. (Counterspelling this way will not work with an already cast spell.)
Falco responds to the chittering voice’s offer to accept change and join its cause.
Tzak strikes the thing.

The awful tentacles continue to grapple creatures in the mist. They again grapple the hybrid creature you can see.

Still the thing attacks Tsak, hitting him with a spear for 16 damage and a tentacle for 8 damage. Tsak feels the tentacle wrap tightly around him as he is grappled! (Tsak only: Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Tsak is alarmed to see that the wounds on the thing that holds him seem to close.})

(Grappled - A grappled creature is restrained. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. Escaping this grapple requires a DC 22 combat maneuver or escape artist check.)

The weird chittering voice responds to Falco’s words. ”This Warppperrr Sarrr will bow beforrre and be absorrrbeddd in the ccchaos or be destttroyedd in ittts wakkke, as will we all. All. Buttt you cccan join us anddd rrrule. Rrrule with us or be swepttt away.”

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.
Rolth, Kiwina, Tsak, Esmerelda, Elyas - Negative Prayer, -1 on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

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The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrids have AC 18
H3 - Grappled - Dam - 2+11+9+8-15

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/77 HP | AC:17 Touch: 11 CMD: 22)
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 10:03:03 PM
Rolth continues to sing his inspiring song, even as he wipes the muck from his eyes. He'll have to trust Kiwina and the others to free Tsak for the moment.

(Inspire Courage +1)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 10/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 11/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 35/100r used
Mage Armor 36/600r used
Mirror Image 12/40r used; 2 images remaining
Bear’s Endurance 8/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 23/40r used
Negative Prayer -1
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+11=16 ; d8+6=12 ;
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 10:06:39 PM
Unable to see what's attacking Tsak without moving up, Kiwina moves until he can make out H3, then attacks with his trident.

Trident hits AC 16 for 12 damage

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 1/70 rounds

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d100=63 ;
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 10:07:26 PM
Oops. . . 63 on % to hit for the mist -- would hit (but not AC 18).

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) d20+6=7 ; d20+18=34 ; d6+4=7 ;
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 10:10:26 PM
Elyas lobs a blob of acid at the creature grappling Tsak, hoping that it is already near death after so much time in the tentacles, but it goes astray in the wild melee. The tentacles continue their crushing and rending.

(acid splash to hit = 7, miss)
(Black tentacles grapple check = 34 (29 vs new targets) for 7hp of damage)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Black tentacles (2 rounds remain)

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(15)|12/7/-/12(RS)/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS)|1d8 + 13|Crit x3 d20+12=32 ; d20+12=27 ; d100=62 ; 3d8+36=45 ;
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 8:32:21 AM
Mak saw his friend Tsak get pulled towards the mist by the hybrid thing and brought his bow up and fired. The shot was on target and deadly, Mak held his other shots unless another of the creatures escaped from the mist.

OOC:
Arrow 1-H3, Roll 32, Concealment 62%, Crit; Damage 45 hp

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 39/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+9=29 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=15 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=4 ;
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 1:59:36 PM
With a small hurumph at the response Falco again lets arrows fly at the creature.

{Hit: 29 | 17 Dam: 8 | 9 -Crit Confirm: 15 Crit Damage: 19}

_____________________________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 31/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+19=23 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+21=35 ; 2d4+3=8 ;
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 5:28:08 PM
(Perception vs spoiler = 23 PASS, TsakAttack=24, Escape grapple=35 (OOC forgot the -2 should I roll it again?), Dmg=8.

It's got me! Shoot it! Kill it! Crap, it's wounds are healing.

Tsak takes a wild swing as he struggles to keep his footing, escape its clutches and not get dragged under the water or into Elyas' mindless tentacles.

DM Mark - "It's got me! Shoot it! Kill it!" d20+9=12 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+20=24 ; 2d6+8=16 ;
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 9:04:03 PM
Rolth blinks to remove the watery debris from his eyes as he continues his inspiring song.
Kiwina moves into the mist a bit to attack the thing. His blow hits home, hit trident raking the things arm.
As Elyas tentacles continue their work as the mage lobs acid at the foe. It misses.
Tzak yells about being grappled, swinging wildly.
Mak steadies his aim and his arrow flies true! The arrow shoots the thing in the neck. Red blood pours from the gash as the large liontaur-octopus hybrid falls dead. Not to be outdone, Falco fires an arrow that pierces the things in the eye even as it falls.
The creature’s tentacle around Tsak goes limp.

Once the creature falls, a hulking thing moves up to stand over the body seemingly ignoring the rubbery, black tentacles as they wrap around it.

It’s hard to see in the mist, but it looks to have a thick armored shell and pincer-like claws. It’s mouth has strange blue tentacles writhing between large mandibles. It strikes at Tsak with a claw, hitting the rogue. Though he was just released, Tsak finds he is once again grappled - this time by the creature's claw! Tsak takes 16 damage and is held fast.

(Grappled - A grappled creature is restrained. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. Escaping this grapple requires a DC 34 combat maneuver or escape artist check.)

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.
Rolth, Kiwina, Tsak, Esmerelda, Elyas - Negative Prayer, -1 on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrids have AC 18
H3 - Grappled - Dam - 15+12+45 - dead

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+7=17 ; d8+2=6 ;
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 9:41:47 PM
Kiwina makes an attack with his trident and moves back five feet, hoping to draw this new creature out of the tentacles and to the edge of the mist.

Trident hits AC 17 for 6 damage

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 2/70 rounds

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15)
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 9:43:35 PM
Elyas, concerned that this thing might retreat back into the Black Tentacles with Tsak in its grasp, says words of power that dismiss the spell. The Black Tentacles fade back into the floor, their damage having been done! He then moves down to where he might be able to draw a bead on this new horror with magicks in the coming moments.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/77 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d100=93 ; d20+12=17 ; d10+16=22 ;
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 9:55:04 PM
Rolth switches to his glaive and lashes out powerfully at the armored abomination in a fit or rage. He continues to sing, although he is getting a little hoarse at this point. (Power attack, rage, reach, inspire courage +1)

Glaive to hit = 17, miss chance = 93 (no miss), damage = 22

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 11/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 12/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 36/100r used
Mage Armor 37/600r used
Mirror Image 13/40r used; 2 images remaining
Bear’s Endurance 9/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 24/40r used
Negative Prayer -1
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

DM Mark - "It's got me! Shoot it! Kill it!"
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 10:32:25 PM
Oops. That negative Prayer spell that was affecting you ended this round. If that messed up Kiwina, Elyas or Rolth let me know.

Mak(JamesM)(35/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(14)|12/7/-/12(RS)/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS)|1d8 + 13|Crit x3 d20+12=17 ; d100=15 ; d20+7=20 ; d100=90 ; d8+13=19 ; d12+12=19 ; d100=51 ; d8+13=20 ;
Thursday November 5th, 2020 8:36:50 AM
The crab monster was half obscured in mist as it grabbed onto Tsak as Mak stood behind Falco and aimed at the beast from above his diminutive friends head. One, Two, Three arrows flew from Mak's bow.

The soldier was worried that the carapace armor of the crustaceanous abomination would prove too tough for his weapon, but the real challenge was that mist. He fired his first arrow and at the last moment Mak lost his target. He was committed however and the arrow vanished into the mist. Mak thought he heard the arrow plunk into the water in the distance.

His second arrow and third were on target and he was certain they hit, but he couldn't tell if the arrow penetrated the carapace armor to do any damage.

Mak wanted desperately to step forward a bit to get a better shot at the beast and save Tsak, but the rocks beneath his feet were too slippery. Mak stood where he was and hoped to do better with his next series of attacks.

OOC:
Arrow 1, Roll 17, Concealment 15, Miss
Arrow 2, Roll 20, Concealment 90, ??; Damage 19
Arrow 3, Roll 19, Concealment 51, ??; Damage 20

Fairly certain all these missed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 39/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 3d6=8 ;
Thursday November 5th, 2020 10:27:08 AM
Moving closer to Tsak Falco finds he is frustrated by large bodies and slow movement in water. Still he is in range to heal everyone, at least a bit. {Chennel Positive: 8} As the power flows out he shouts.

"I need to get to Tsak, stop clogging up everything that was my last channel!"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 23/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+21=29 ; d20+10=14 ;
Thursday November 5th, 2020 10:46:24 AM
(WonderousEscapeMove=29 Fail, TsakAttack=14)

Is that all you've got you ugly mongrel? You'll have to do better than that mate!

Tsak is talking a big game but he can feel the power of this thing, it's on a whole other level than the weird OctoTaur hybrid. He slashes with his falchion but without the power of a stable stance his strike bounces off the armoured hide.

DM Mark - "Join and embbbrrrace the ccchaos." d100=57 ; d8+7=9 ;
Thursday November 5th, 2020 6:15:13 PM
Kiwina attacks the thing, but its shell is pretty tough and turns away his blow. He backs up, hoping to draw the creature forward.
Elyas dismisses the Black Tentacles, fearful this creature may use it against the party. Elays hears a satisfying cry of anger when this happens.
Rolth tries to hit it, but his glave glances off the hard shell.
Mak shoots and all his blows miss. He’s not sure if it was the mist or the armor of the thing. (Mak’s blows were not high enough, but Mak would have had to move south one square to even see it at the edge of the mist.)
Falco channels energy, healing his friends, and shouts for the others to move so he can get to the rogue.
Tzak strikes at the thing, but the tough shell turns away the blow.

You hear a chittering from this creature and an answer somewhere in the mist along with the splashing sounds of movement back there. Then it speaks in a language you understand.

”Aaaaahh. You are cccleverrr to spppare your frienddd your tttentttacccles. Stttill, he is nottt free of tttentttacccles yettt. Resistttance is futttile. Join us in the cccoming ccchaos. I cccan makkke you an amulettt to lettt your minddd tttouch whattt is ccccoming. A pppiece of the dddeeppp is here to empppowerrr this. Join. Join and embbbrrrace the ccchaos.

Even as he says this, the hulking creature steps forward to the edge of the mist. Then you see something more horrific. The blue tentacles from it’s mouth emerge further as poor Tsak is transferred from the claw to the creature’s mouth, now held fast by these blue tentacles. The creature’s mandibles crush Tsak for 9 more damage as he is held, and Tsak must make a DC 20 Fort save or be paralyzed.

Kiwina finds out what the splashing sound was as two of the frog-like Deep Ones run up on her flank. If Kiwina has reach, she gets an AOO against the Deep One. Also, since the Chuul had to use a move action to move up, Tsak can make an AOO.

([i]Grappled - A grappled creature is restrained. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. Escaping this grapple requires a DC 34 combat maneuver or escape artist check.)

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Deep-Ones have AC 16
D5 - Grappled - Dam - 7
D6 - Grappled - Dam - 7

The Chuul has AC 26, and concealment in the mist.
C - Dam -

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) d100=38 ; d100=27 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=12 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=14 ;
Thursday November 5th, 2020 8:47:41 PM
Elyas moves around for a better angle and fires a pair of scorching rays at the Chuul. "Embrace my fire, you aberrant beast!"

miss chance = 38 & 27, both potential hits
ray 1 to hit vs touch AC = 16, damage = 17
ray 2 to hit vs touch AC = 12, damage = 14

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Protection from Evil (on Kiwina )

Rolth Niheow(BatMark) (64/77 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) d20+12=20 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=29 ; d4+4=7 ; d100=69 ;
Thursday November 5th, 2020 8:56:48 PM
Rolth continues to sing his fighting song, while making a furious full attack on the Chuul. He holds off on the power attack, knowing that this beast it tough to strike well. Despite his many attempts, only his savage bite strikes home. "Tastes like lobster, somebody get me some butter!" (Inspire Courage +1, rage)

Glaive to hit +12 = 20, damage 1d8+11 = miss, miss chance =
Glaive iterative to hit +7 = 12, damage 1d8+11 = miss, miss chance =
Paw 1 to hit +10 = 17, damage 1d4+4 = miss, miss chance =
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 16, damage 1d4+4 = miss, miss chance =
Bite to hit +10 = 29, damage 1d4+4 = 7, miss chance = 69 (hit)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 13/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 37/100r used
Mage Armor 38/600r used
Mirror Image 14/40r used; 2 images remaining
Bear’s Endurance 10/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 25/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+8=21 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=8 ;
Thursday November 5th, 2020 11:16:50 PM
Kiwina hesitates momentarily while deciding whether to attack the crab-thing or the frog-thing. Then he lays into the crab-thing because it has Tsak. Unfortunately, none of his blows are effective.

"Auntie", he tells the air, "I'm going to need your help with these frogs behind me." (Prepping for the spirits to cast a spell next round.)

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1 ranger spell
Storm burst: used 1/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 3/70 rounds

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(11)|16/11/-/-/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC)|1d8 + 9|Crit x3 d20+16=23 ; d20+11=16 ;
Friday November 6th, 2020 8:25:25 AM
This creature was hard to hit and in Mak's mind his choice to slow his rate of fire and aim for center of mass would be the only way to penetrate the creatures armor. Mak pulled back on his bow and tried to time the release of his arrows with the creature emerging from the mist as it attacked his friends. The first arrow glanced off the armored creature the second went wide when he had to redirect his arrow at the last moment to avoid hitting Tsak.

OOC: Not certain about concealment. Going to assume 20%, but will include the rolls.
Arrow 1 - C, Roll 23, Miss. No need to roll concealment.
Arrow 2 - C, Roll 16, Miss.

Elyas had used almost all his spells, Mak was almost out of arrows, and Falco had used the last of his godly channeling ability. In Mak's mind it was looking grim as thoughts of that fateful battle ran through his mind. Mak set his feet and pulled out another arrow...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 39/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+9=25 ; d20+9=25 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=5 ;
Friday November 6th, 2020 1:08:13 PM
Falco is beside himself as he sees what is happening and knows there is little he can do to heal. Instead he just continues firing arrows.

{Hit: 25|25 Dam: 9|5}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20+7=8 ;
Friday November 6th, 2020 7:19:59 PM
(FortSave=8 FAIL, dramatically)

Oh no, not again! thinks Tsak as he feels that familiar sensation creep across his body, which now refuses to obey the orders that his brain is screaming.

This might be it? he wonders. He can still feel the pain from his many wounds and hear the efforts of his friends.

All he can see is the blue tentacle wrapped across his face, and all he can smell is death...

DM Mark - "Tastes like lobster, somebody get me some butter!" d20+33=51 ; d8+7=9 ; d6=6 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+19=25 ; 2d6+8=13 ; 2d6+8=15 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=27 ; d4+7=9 ; d4+7=11 ; d4+7=8 ;
Friday November 6th, 2020 11:48:05 PM
Elyas fires a couple of Scorching Rays at the thing, and he can see that they cause damage. Being rays, they only burn away tiny holes in the Obscuring Mist.
Rolth strikes several times and is able to sink his teeth into the thing. He continues to inspire his friends.
Kiwina’s blows miss, and he calls on the spirits for help.
Mak misses his shots. (Mak must move south at least one square to even have a shot. From where he is now the Chuul has total concealment.)
Falco shoots but misses.
Tzak fails his save and is paralyzed. (T1)

(There is a lot going on here and there are enemies on two fronts. Since Ben is not here to play Elyas, it might be a good idea to take a look at his remaining spells. Also Esmerelda can probably be directed to move if she is in anyone’s way.)

A Deep One attacks Kiwina twice, hitting him once for 9 damage. You can see another behind it. They speak to each other in that strange burbling language.

The Chuul maintains his grapple on Tsak long enough to inflict 9 more damage with his mandables before he drops the rogue’s limp body into the water. Luckily he lies on his back and is not drowning. In his prone, paralyzed state Tsak is not an obstacle, but is difficult terrain.

Then the Chuul turns its attention to Kiwina. Kiwina is hit twice for 13 and 15 damage. She is also grappled by both claws.

”Fools. Your attttackkks wasttte your opportttunittty. I cccan tttransform you, makkke you aqqquatttic if you wish. With your stttrength, you cccan be useful. Any of you cccan turn on the otherrrs and you will be saveddd for gggrrreattterrr ggglory.”

([b]Grappled - A grappled creature is restrained. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. Escaping this grapple requires a DC 33 combat maneuver or escape artist check.)

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Deep-Ones have AC 16
D5 - Grappled - Dam - 7
D6 - Grappled - Dam - 7

The Chuul has AC 26, and concealment in the mist.
C - Dam -17+14+7

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) 5d4=14 ;
Saturday November 7th, 2020 7:42:45 AM
"There's more where that came from, you monster! Esmerelda, give me room!" Elyas moves up to AT9 and launches a 15' burst fan of flame from his fingertips, washing over the Chuul and burning off the mist in the area, while passing safely above the rigid form of Tsak.

(Burning Hands =14 hp, DC 16 save for half)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Protection from Evil (on Kiwina )

Rolth Niheow(BatMark) (64/77 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) d20+11=13 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=22 ; d4+3=5 ;
Saturday November 7th, 2020 7:58:32 AM
Rolth takes advantage of the lifting mists and the creature's grappled condition to try to land another series of furious blows, but still has trouble getting through its thick shell (rage, full attack) His singing voice cracks and the song ends as he rasps for breath. His fury continues, but even that seems to be coming to an end. "Must end this soon, or the Petals may be no more!" (Inspire Courage ends)

Glaive to hit +11 = 13, damage 1d8+10 =
Glaive iterative to hit +6 = 12, damage 1d8+10 =
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 20, damage 1d4+3 =
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+3 = 5
Bite to hit +9 = 22, damage 1d4+3 =

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 14/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 38/100r used
Mage Armor 39/600r used
Mirror Image 15/40r used; 2 images remaining
Bear’s Endurance 11/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 26/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+3=4 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=8 ;
Saturday November 7th, 2020 12:47:44 PM
Auntie casts a spell. There's not much she can do, and Kiwina asked for help with the frog-things, so she decides to bring an eagle to the fight.

If the eagle is able to attack this round, it attacks D5. If not, these rolls may apply next round:
Talon - AC 4, miss
Talon - AC 9, miss
Beak - AC 8, miss

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 5/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Saturday November 7th, 2020 10:13:56 PM
Tsak is inspired by Rolth's song and in his mind he jumps up and fells the foul creature with a mighty blow.
Unfortunately his body remains an inert collapsed heap lying in fetid water in a hidden cave on a tiny island in the middle of a big blue ocean.
Oh well, he thinks, at least this time I'm face up.

Esmerelda is startled by Elyas appearing behind her yelling, she jumps forward onto Tsak's chest and stands there hissing at the creature which felled him.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+7=10 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=21 ; d6+2=5 ;
Sunday November 8th, 2020 2:45:00 PM
Faced with an opponent he can hardly hit, Kiwina changes tactics and tries to take out D6 while he still can.

He doesn't do very well in his grappled state:
Trident: AC 10
Trident: AC 8
Light Mace: AC 13
Hoof: AC 8
Hoof: AC 21 for 9 damage (including bonus vs monstrous humanoids not included with the roll)
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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 1/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 4/70 rounds

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15)
Sunday November 8th, 2020 6:31:51 PM
(Addendum: Just in case precision matters and Elyas' intentions weren't clear, the cone of the burning hands is in squares AT6-8, AU7-8, and AV8, bursting up and out from the intersection at AS-AT/8-9, one vertical square above the paralyzed Tsak and faithful Esmerelda.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Sunday November 8th, 2020 8:14:13 PM
While he grapples one of us, the Chuul also gains the grappled condition. Should make it easier to hit.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(9)|15/-/-/-/-|(WF,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8 + 8|Crit x3 d20+15=22 ;
Monday November 9th, 2020 8:31:29 AM
Mak had already resigned himself to a limit of one shot at a time so he took a chance and moved up five feet closer. He knew was just not accurate enough when shooting in rapid fire, so he slowly drew a bead on the aberration and let the arrow fly. Again his arrow glanced off the hard chitinous shell of the creature.

OOC:
Move to AQ7
Arrow - C, Roll 22, Miss.

Mak's free hand drifted to his family blade as he considered wading into the fray with a sword then Elyas spell triggered and a gout of flame washed over the area. Mak decided to stay back.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot

DM Mark - "There's more where that came from, you monster!" d20+7=16 ; d100=68 ; d100=31 ; d20+18=34 ; 2d6+8=12 ; d8+7=9 ; d20+9=19 ; d4+7=8 ;
Monday November 9th, 2020 5:53:23 PM
Elyas warns Esmerelda before he straddles the small cat to cast Burning Hands at the Chuul cleric. The Chuul makes his save (yes, I subtracted for Dex and the grappled condition.) The paralyzed Tsak lays in the water and he takes no damage as the fire roars over him. He feels the nearby heat and steam rises from his wet body. The fire managed to burn away some of the mist, removing the Chuul’s concealment!
Rolth hits once for 5 damage.
Kiwina calls on the natural spirits in this place so summon an Eagle which attacks the Deep One. It does not hit, but it is a helpful distraction.
Tzak (T2) lays there in the shallow water with his eyes open as fire shoots over him. Esmerelda creeps forward to lay on Tzak’s chest and hiss threateningly at the Chuul.
Mak shoots and misses.
Falco - (Waiting to see if Falco took an action this round, but the DM does note that Falco’s previous two arrows did hit as the creature did have the grappled condition which lowered its Dex by 4.)

The Chuul Cleric chitters in a voice you do not understand and the hybrid creature that appeared briefly behind the Deep Ones moves away again toward it’s master. One of the Deep Ones attacks Kiwina, hitting him for 8 damage.

Then the Chuul says in common, ”You fighttt well. You will be valuabbble thralls. You cccould cccome willingly, but the pppowerrr of the dddeeppp cccan benddd you ttto ittts will if necessarrry. Stttoppp your fighttting and we cccan tttalk.”

As it says this, it transfers Kiwina to the blue tentacles hanging from its mouth. He also takes 9 damage from the creatures mandibles. Kiwna must make a DC 20 Fort save or be paralyzed. If he is not paralyzed, Kiwina is still grappled and can either attack or attempt to break or escape the grapple.

Then the thing reaches a claw out to Rolth, hitting him for 12 damage.

(Grappled - A grappled creature is restrained. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. Escaping this grapple requires a DC 33 combat maneuver or escape artist check.)

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Deep-Ones have AC 16
D5 - Grappled - Dam - 7
D6 - Grappled - Dam - 7+9

The Chuul has AC 24, and concealment in the mist.
C - Dam -38+9+5+7+5

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (64/77 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) d3=2 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=21 ; d4+3=5 ;
Monday November 9th, 2020 7:43:28 PM
Rolth lets out a roar of laughter when the thing's claw closes on a mirror image instead of his body. He returns to the attack with a blur of motion of glaive, paw, and maw. But once again the thing's armor deflects most of his blows, with only one paw landing. Against any lesser foe, it would have been a mortal wound, but here and now, it barely reached the flesh of the crusty critter.

Paw to hit = 29 (crit not confirmed), damage = 5

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (active)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 39/100r used
Mage Armor 40/600r used
Mirror Image 16/40r used; 1 image remaining
Bear’s Endurance 12/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 27/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15)
Monday November 9th, 2020 7:53:53 PM
Elyas moves to the rear with Mak and draws upon his pearl of power to recall his magic missile spell for future use.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Protection from Evil (on Kiwina )

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+18=28 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=13 ;
Monday November 9th, 2020 11:32:35 PM
(Fortitude = 28, expending a hero point (5 remain), should be 30 with the protection from evil)

Kiwina turns his attention back to the Chuul. Although he has little chance of hitting it, that is not the same as no chance.

Trident - AC 8, miss
Trident - AC 6, miss
Light Mace - AC 23, miss
Hoof - AC 14, miss
Hoof - AC 13, miss

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 1/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 5/70 rounds

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 5/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Tuesday November 10th, 2020 2:29:58 AM
Tsak watches as Kiwina is wrapped in blue tentacles, the big fella starting to go slack as the fiend works its magic. Dear god, he thinks, dont drop him on top of me...

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(8)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+11=20 ; d8+12=19 ; d20+6=22 ; d8+12=13 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=16 ; 3d8+36=48 ;
Tuesday November 10th, 2020 8:27:13 AM
Mak was done. He was running out of arrows and he wasn't being very effective against the Chuul, so he pivoted on a toe and fired at the deep ones in the narrow passageway. Three arrows shot across the intervening distance to pierce the rubbery hides of the monsters.

OOC:
Arrow 1 - D6, Roll 20, Hit; Damage 19 hp
Arrow 2 - D6, Roll 22, Hit; Damage 13 hp
Arrow 3 - D5, Roll 31, Crit(16 Confirms); Damage 48 hp

With the two dead Mak readied himself to run through the gap.

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**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+5=7 ;
Tuesday November 10th, 2020 8:43:32 AM
The eagle flies around to attack the Chuul from AV6. If it makes it, the attack fails but it may provide a flanking bonus.

Attack: Beak - AC 7

Eagle
AC 14, touch 13, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +1 natural, +1 size)
hp 5 (1d8+1)

Note: Eagle has only one more round of action before it disappears.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 39/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 2d8+7=15 ;
Tuesday November 10th, 2020 9:56:12 AM
Falco snaps out of his dace and moves to Tsak who is laying in the water. As he moves he whispers a plea to the warper-sar and casts Cure Moderate Wound on Tsak.

{Healing Task 15}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - "There's more where that came from, you monster!" d20+9=10 ; d8+7=10 ; d20+18=27 ; 2d6+8=20 ;
Tuesday November 10th, 2020 12:29:10 PM
Rolth laughs at Chuul, and manages to hit him once.
Elyas uses a Pearl of Power to recall the spell Magic Missile.
Mak turns and fires some at the Deep Ones, killing them both.
Kiwina’s eagle leaves the Deep One, provoking an AOO which misses. It flies into the mist to provide a flanking bonus to Kiwina. As it does so it notices another large creature in the mist. But that flanking bonus is enough that Kiwina’s swing with that light mace actually hits. Please roll his damage.
Falco casts a cure spell on Tsak, healing him for
Tzak (T3) “lay there like a slug. It was his only defense.”

The two Deep Ones lay dead. The Chuul notices, and its eyes fix on Mak for a moment.

The one hybrid creature you saw for a moment appears moves next to the Chuul and it’s octopoid tentacles reach out to wrap around Tsak. Tsak is grabbed. The movement will provoke an AOO at 20% miss chance from the eagle, and the grab will provoke an AOO from Esmerelda.

The Chuul holds Kiwina fast in its blue tentacles and he must again make a DC 20 Fort save or be paralyzed. Kiwina also takes 10 damage from the things mandibles as it chews on the centaur. On the plus side, since it has Kiwina in its mouth you’re spared it’s litany encouraging you to submit.

The Chuul strikes Rolth with a claw for 20 damage. Fortunately for Rolth, it can only grapple one large creature at a time.

(Grappled - A grappled creature is restrained. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. Escaping this grapple requires a DC 33 combat maneuver or escape artist check.)

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Deep-Ones have AC 16
D5 - Grappled - Dam - 7 - dead
D6 - Grappled - Dam - 7+9 - dead

The Chuul has AC 24, and concealment in the mist.
C - Dam - 64+5

The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrid has AC 18
H4 - Dam -

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:30(AO)/26/19T/17FF|CMD 29|Rapier, MW(5)|-/-/-/-/-|(Adamantine-MW, Weapon Finesse)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Tuesday November 10th, 2020 2:02:31 PM
"For Tsak!" Mak cried out as he surged forward and picked up his feet to dash through the water heroically past Kiwina, over top of the dead deep ones and around the pillar of rock. As he did so he drew his adamantine rapier as he completed his charge into the mist to attack the Chuul from behind.

OOC:
Burning 1 HP to triple move to AU5 and get into a flanking position. He'd charge but I think the rules for charging prohibit him from attacking this round. He will be taking a full defense position however, see his AC.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:24(AO)/20/13T/15FF|CMD 23|Rapier, MW|14/-/-/-/-|(Adamantine-MW, Weapon Finesse)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+14=31 ; d6+3=6 ; d100=38
Tuesday November 10th, 2020 2:17:01 PM
OOC:
If you allow Mak to attack at the end of his charge with his rapier see the stats in the subject line and the following attack.

Rapier - Chuul, Roll 31, Concealment Roll 38, Hit; Damage 6 hp.

DM Mark - Charge has a few limitations so normally you could not. But since you're burning a Hero Point what the heck. Go ahead and attack. However, if you do attack you will not have total defense, so your AC will not be 30. You're choice.

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) 4d4+4=15 ;
Tuesday November 10th, 2020 7:00:15 PM
Elyas can see the chuul clearly enough now to want to use his regained magic missile on it--so he does!

(magic missile = 15hp of force damage to the chuul)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (64/77 HP | AC: 17; Touch: 11; CMD: 22) d100=98 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=21 ;
Tuesday November 10th, 2020 7:15:40 PM
Rolth gives another tired laugh as the last mirror image soaks up yet another claw attack from the chuul before winking out. With the adrenaline rush from his rage gone, he tiredly swipes at the monster, but his fatigue makes him as weak and ineffectual as a mewling kitten.

(All misses!)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 1/8 rounds
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 40/100r used
Mage Armor 41/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 13/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 28/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 2/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d6+2=6 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=9 ; d8+2=7 ; d6+1=2 ;
Tuesday November 10th, 2020 7:33:56 PM
Damage from the light mace last round: 5 (should have used +1 for the off-hand weapon)
AoO from the eagle on the motion in the mist: AC 10
...
This round, the eagle attacks the Chuul (or tries):
Beak - AC 18
Talon - AC 7
Talon - AC 9
...
Kiwina is very much at the stick (down to 2 hit points, now corrected in the header).

Fort save = 20, success (including +2 from the PfE)

Trapped in the mandibles of this hard-shelled monstrosity, Kiwina has few options but to go out fighting.

(Rolls to hit include -2 for grappled but +2 for flanking and +1 for MW weapons)
Trident - AC 28 (crit not confirmed), 7 damage
Trident - AC 4
Light Mace - AC 26 (crit not confirmed), 2 damage
Hoof - AC 17
Hoof - AC 9

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 1/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 6/70 rounds

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 3:51:46 AM
Using all his willpower Tsak tries to give Elyas a thumbs up.
The thumb stubbornly refuses to move.
Hopefully the mage will see it in his eyes.

Trying to relax in spite of his situation Tsak's thoughts go to plum pudding in custard, with eggnog or spiced rum.
Patiently he imagines mouthfuls of sweet dessert as he waits for normality to resume its usual service...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 39/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+9=11 ; d20+9=22 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=8 ;
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 8:29:54 AM
Thinking Tsak is as well as he can be made at the moment Falco fires off a pair of arrows before moving to get near Kiwana.

{Hit: 11|22 Dam: 9|8}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - "There's more where that came from, you monster!" d8+7=12 ; d20+13=20 ;
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 12:00:40 PM
Mak cries out as he heroically charges around the corner and hits the Chuul with his rapier.
Elyas summons bolts of force that smack into the thing’s shell, damaging the creature.
Rolth’s fatigue slows impedes his attacks and they miss.
Kiwina resists the paralytic poison from the creature and strikes back, hitting it twice.
Falco shoots a couple of arrows at the thing.
Tzak (T4) tries to overcome the toxins still paralyzing his body to give Esmerelda a thumbs-up but cannot.

Kiwina takes 12 points of damage from the Chuul’s mandibles and falls limp. The Chuul drops the dying centaur in the water. The Chuul attempts to cast a spell defensively, and fails! ”You fools! Lettt me go from herrre. Whattt is cccoming dddependdds on .... I cccannottt fail. I was given spppecial ppprivilege. Join us! Grrreattt pppowerrr awaittts you! I will makkke sure you rrrule these isles! Pppower and rrriches will be yours!”

The hybrid creature uses the tentacle it wrapped around Tsak the round before and pulled the paralyzed rogue back into the mist.

(Grappled - A grappled creature is restrained. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. Escaping this grapple requires a DC 33 combat maneuver or escape artist check.)

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Chuul has AC 24
C - Dam - 69+5+15+7+2+6

The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrid has AC 18
H4 - Dam -

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (58/71 HP | AC: 17; Touch: 11; CMD: 22) d20+8=22 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=21 ;
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 1:23:28 PM
Rolth is dismayed to see Tsak hauled off into the mists, it feels like a Petal has been plucked from the bloom. Kiwina's fall is another heavy blow. Seeing no path to rescue Tsak, Rolth punctuates his further fruitless swings against the Chuul with some words of his own. "On whose behalf do you make such offers? What power do you speak of? Has Nantyr joined your cause?"

(all attacks miss)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 2/8 rounds
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 41/100r used
Mage Armor 42/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 14/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 29/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20=17 ; d20=12 ; d20=10 ;
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 6:00:20 PM
(EsAttackBite=17, EsAttackClaw1=12, EsAttackClaw2=10)

Tsak feels himself dragged across the wet rocky ground. The movement is so sudden and violent that Esmerelda is knocked off his chest, but not before slashing at the offending tentacle.
She lets out a yowl of rage asher attacks miss and Tsak is dragged into the mist.

(AAC should I be rolling every turn to try to escape the paralysis or does it just take so many turns to wear off?)

Kiwina (Steve M) -10/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20-7=1 ;
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 7:46:54 PM
Constitution check: 1 (fail)

If permitted by the DM, Kiwina's spirit friends spend a hero point to cast CLW on him (a druid spell that he can cast but no longer has memorized).

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) d4+2=5 ;
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 7:52:59 PM
Elyas realizes that Rolth is the last bulwark between him, Falco, and the Chuul, and so renews the mirror images that have been so instrumental in keeping Rolth in the fight. Five new images appear around the taur.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, [i]bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Protection from Evil (on Kiwina )
Mirror Image (on Rolth)

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,Adamantine-MW, Weapon Finesse,Flk)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+14=16 ; d20+9=16 ;
Thursday November 12th, 2020 8:21:47 AM
Mak heard Rolth question the Chuul, but wasn't deterred at all in his attempt to vanquish the abomination. That it was willing to talk at all suggested to him that it was on the ropes. Mak ducked in and sliced his ebon blade in a vicious strike, unfortunately the momentum from his charge had put some goo or mud under his feet and without solid purchase he missed with the flourish of attacks.

Unknown to him however Tsak was being dragged back opposite the Chuul, but Mak was committed to keep the creature off balance so that his friend Rolth could take advantage of the distraction he was providing to the Chuul.

OOC: Flanking
Attack 1 - Chuul, Roll 16, Miss
Attack 2 - Chuul, Roll 16, Miss

**Full Attack, Flanking

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 39/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 2d8+7=20 ;
Thursday November 12th, 2020 12:32:47 PM
"Blast it all."

Falco moves up beside Kiwana, cursing the water that slows him. He quickly sacrifices another spell to bring healing to his fallen companion.

{Healing Kiwana: 20}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - "There's more where that came from, you monster!" d20+18=29 ; d20+18=33 ; 2d6+8=16 ; 2d6+8=17 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=27 ;
Thursday November 12th, 2020 8:23:12 PM
Rolth asks the Chuul some questions even as he attacks the thing. His blows bounce off the creature’s shell.
Tzak is dragged across the ground, and feels himself being tied up with something. Interestingly the thing tying him up makes sure he does not drown. Esmerelda attacks and misses.
Mak attacks but misses.
Kiwina tries to heroically push through his paralysis to will his ancestral spirits to help him. (I’m willing to cut you some slack since you’re using hero point, but Kiwina is trying to circumvent too many limitations here - taking an action while paralyzed, having the spirits act immediately, using a once per day ability a second time. Kiwina will need to make a DC 10 Wisdom Check to will these spirits cast CLW next round.)
Falco moves up and heals Kiwina for 20 points.
Elyas considers casting Mirror Image on Rolth, but suddenly remembers that he cannot cast it on another person (target is “you”.)

”Nantttyr? Many have joineddd ourrr cccause. Names arrre irrrrelevanttt. Pitrry you cccannottt see the wisdddom of joining us.”

The Chuul attacks Rolth twice, hitting him for 16 and 17 damage. Rolth is also grappled by one of the claws.

(Grappled - A grappled creature is restrained. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. Escaping this grapple requires a DC 33 combat maneuver or escape artist check.)

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Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Chuul has AC 24
C - Dam - 104

The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrid has AC 18
H4 - Dam -

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) 7d6=20 ;
Thursday November 12th, 2020 9:09:08 PM
Elyas' face flushes in mixed shame and anger. "What, have I only been a wizard for ten days? Grrr." Digging deep, he pulls the memory of his last lightning bolt back into his mind. Not something he could normally do, but in a combination of desperation and embarrassment, he makes it happen. (Use a hero point to recall lightning bolt.)

He moves to the other side of Falco, and then launches the lightning bolt over the prone Kiwina and into the face of the large chuul (in the square 5'-10' above the floor, knowing that medium sized allies might be beyond it in the mist, straight out along row 6.)

(20hp of damage, DC 18 Reflex save for half)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, [i]bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Protection from Evil (on Kiwina )

Used 1 Hero Point

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) d20+8=20 ;
Thursday November 12th, 2020 9:21:04 PM
(Rolth takes 17hp of damage and Falco takes 16 through Shield Other)

Rolth, startled by the sudden flash of lightning, nevertheless manages to draw his morning star and continue flailing tiredly at the chuul that has him caught in its claw. Unsurprisingly, he misses the mark yet again.

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Grappled
Fatigued 3/8 rounds
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 42/100r used
Mage Armor 43/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 15/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 30/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:28(AO)/24(FD)/17T/17FF|CMD 27|Rapier, MW|10/5/-/-/-|(Full,Adamantine-MW, Weapon Finesse,DEF,Flk)**|1d6 + 3| d20+10=18 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=20 ; d6+3=9 ;
Thursday November 12th, 2020 9:39:19 PM
Mak attacked, but he was holding back. Still he managed to hit the creature once.

OOC:
Attack 1 - Chuul, Roll 18, Miss
Attack 2 - Chuul, Roll 25, Threat; Damage 9 Hp

**Fighting Defensively, Full Attack, Flanking

Kiwina (Steve M) 9/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+3=8 ; d20+7=8 ;
Thursday November 12th, 2020 10:44:09 PM
Kiwina's will roll for influencing the spirits last round: 8 -- Hero point spent, no spell cast

After being healed by Falco, Kiwina is back in the action but still a bit out of it. He pushes himself up, but instead of attacking the clawed monstrosity through it's shell, he uses a storm burst. Still disoriented from his ordeal, the effect goes awry.

Ranged touch attack: AC 8 (miss)

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 2/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 8/70 rounds

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Friday November 13th, 2020 6:16:12 AM
Tsak is unable to see what has trussed him up, but is grateful that some care is being taken not to kill him yet. But better death than mindless service to some sea dwelling catastrophe.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:28(AO)/24(FD)/17T/17FF|CMD 27|Rapier, MW|10/5/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin,FDef,Flk)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Friday November 13th, 2020 8:32:44 AM
Mak's childhood training had kicked in as he brought the rapier around in a swirling motion to distract and attack. Distract and lunge, his teacher had drilled into him. Dance back, forward, be light on your feet. All that training suddenly came back to the archer as he held the Ebonstrike in his hand for the first time in almost a decade.

The weapon was a unique one and better suited to disarming an opponent than killing him, but Mak was determined this time to slay this creature that reminded him so much of those promising greatness from the heartseed. "Be one with us, join our collective, find love." Bollocks on that Mak thought with a grimace as he went in once more intent on ending this creatures recruiting spree.

**Fighting Defensively, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Flanking

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d8+7=15 ;
Friday November 13th, 2020 2:23:14 PM
Falco again winces as Rolth takes damage. He looks at this party members with growing concern. Looking at Tsak he he does what he can before moving to heal another.

{CLW Tsak: 15}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - "There's more where that came from, you monster!" d20+18=26 ; 2d6+8=18 ; d20+6=24 ;
Friday November 13th, 2020 9:29:59 PM
Elyas moves and heroically recalls a Lightning Bolt spell and fires it at the Chuul. (did Elyas disappear from the map? Where is he exactly - please either place him in a square or tell me what square he is in.)
Rolth strikes at the Chuul, but misses.
Mak hits the thing for 9 points of damage.
Kiwina stands up after the lightning shoots over him. This provokes an AOO, and he is hit for 18 points by the Chuul. (I may have misunderstood Kiwina’s action. If he did not stand up from prone ignore that attack.)
Falco wants to heal Tzak, but the ranger is nowhere in sight. He instead applies his ministrations to Kiwina who is lying in front of him badly hurt. (Let me know if this is not correct.)
Tzak (T6) knows he has been trussed up. But even as this happens, he feels the effects of his paralysis fade. He is tied up, but he can act. (Escape Artist DC 20 to escape these seaweed bonds.

“Idddiottts. I cccannottt fail. Cccannottt fail. Cccannottt fail.”

The Chuul is clearly upset. He angrily releases Rolth, chitters something you do not understand, and recedes into the mist, granting an AOO to Rolth, Mak, Esmerelda, the eagle, and Kiwina. Mak sees the thing move past him.

As this happens, the hybrid creature also moves in the mist up next to Mak, but cannot attack this round.

Then things go dark. (And this is where the DM will need your help. The Chuul has cast Deeper Darkness, so light levels within 60 feet of him are reduced by 2 levels. The light spells are cast into complete darkness. But he RADIATES this effect, meaning it cannot go around a corner until he does.)

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Light and Darkness - All creatures gain concealment (20% miss chance) in dim light. All creatures gain total concealment (50% miss chance) in darkness. Creatures with darkvision can see in an area of dim light or darkness without penalty. Nonmagical sources of light, such as torches and lanterns, do not increase the light level in an area of darkness. Magical light sources only increase the light level in an area if they are of a higher spell level than darkness.

Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Chuul has AC 24
C - Dam - 104+9+10

The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrid has AC 18
H4 - Dam -

Kiwina (Steve M) -9/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20-6=2 ;
Friday November 13th, 2020 9:57:18 PM
(I don't know why I thought Kiwina could safely stand, but it's what I said he was doing.)

Kiwina goes down again, foolishly.

Consititution check = 2

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) d20+8=17 ;
Friday November 13th, 2020 10:52:19 PM
As the thing drops Rolth and turns to leave, he makes a double overhanded smash with his morning star. "Domi, may I strike true in your name!" But it glances off the hard shell yet again, and Rolth's shoulders slump in disappointment.

(to hit = 17, miss)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) d20+14=17 ; d20+9=28 ; d100=93 ; d8+5=11 ;
Sunday November 15th, 2020 9:49:34 PM
"Which way did it go?" Rolth tries to move through the darkened space vacated by the chuul, listening as he goes.

Perception = 17

Once he arrives there, he bumps into H4, who is obviously larger than any of Rolth's standing allies, and so Rolth makes an attack.

to hit = 28, miss chance = 93 (hit despite the total concealment), damage = 11

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 4/8 rounds
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 43/100r used
Mage Armor 44/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 16/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 31/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) 3d8+5=25 ;
Sunday November 15th, 2020 9:59:47 PM
Elyas sees Kiwina go down again and kneels beside him to pull Kiwina's potion of cure serious wounds out of his pouch and administer it to the fallen taur.

(Potion of CSW cures Kiwina for 25hp)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (4/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (70 minutes)
Protection from Evil (on Kiwina )

Used 1 Hero Point

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/-/-/-/-|(Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+14=24 ; d6+6=8 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=14 ; d6+3=8 ; d100=23 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 8:23:28 AM
The Chuul started to move and then everything went black, still Mak had a good idea where the thing had been and struck out with his sword in a lightning quick ripost. Still it was dark and Mak's weapon sharp, so whether he hit it or not wasn't clear to him. What was clear was the splashing noise it made in passing. Mak moved over a bit and struck out again.

OOC:
AoO - Chuul, Roll d20+14=24, Hit. Damage 8 hp. (Presumes the AoO has the flanking bonus)
Mak - Chuul, Roll 31, Threat; Damage 8 hp; Concealment 23
Note: Mak's AC 26 as he moves.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d8+7=9 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 11:20:48 AM
Seeing Kiwana attempt to stand and slump back down Falco beings to worry indeed. As he starts to cast yet another heal on his fallen companion the lights go out!

"Blast it all. We need to wrap this up guys, I am about tapped."

Fumbling in the dark he still tries to heal up Kiwana again. {Healing: 9)

"I am about out of energy my friends."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20=13 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 5:09:51 PM
(Escape=13 FAIL)

Tsak feels control of his limbs return. Soon he is able to wriggle not just his fingers and toes but his whole body. He struggles against the bonds, but to no avail. Whether due to lingering effects or his weakened state, he is unable to break free.

DM Mark - "Blast it all. We need to wrap this up guys, I am about tapped." d100=44 ; d100=4 ; d100=18 ; d100=14 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 5:23:17 PM
Rolth strikes at the Chuul, and tries to follow him, only to bump into something else big. So Rolth hits it instead.
Kiwina struggles to stay alive.
Elyas digs out Kiwina’s potion and gives it to the centaur healing Kiwina for 25 points. Mak hits the Chuul as it moves away from him, but once things go dark it’s even harder to hit. (Even though Mak radiates light from his shoulder, the Chuul radates Deeper Darkness so Mak cannot see and has a 50% miss chance.)
Falco heals Kiwina for 9 points.
Tzak is still tied up with strands of seaweed. (Escape Artist DC 20 to escape these seaweed bonds.)

The Chuul moves again, but in darkness he does not provoke an AOO. He moves around the corner, attempting to squeeze through as he encounters a very much alive Kiwina. He strikes at the centaur in the darkness. Kiwina can hear the CLACK of his claw as he misses. (Note that because the Chuul is still squeezing it is at -4 to it’s AC.)

(Perception DC 10 for anyone within 20 feet of the Chuul to know where it generally is by the sound of its movement. It still incurs a 50% miss chance for attacks targeted against the Chuul, but not for area effects.)

Since the Chuul carries his darkness with him, the hybrid creature can see. Sort of - there is still a mist around Mak. The thing first moves to block access to the Chuul, provoking an AOO from Mak, and putting it at -AC for Mak’s AOO only. Once it does move past Mak, it tries to hit him but misses due to the mist that surrounds Mak.

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The Chuul radiates Deeper Darkness, so light levels within 60 feet of him are reduced by 2 levels. Since he radiates this effect it cannot go around a corner from where he is.

Light and Darkness - All creatures gain concealment (20% miss chance) in dim light. All creatures gain total concealment (50% miss chance) in darkness. Creatures with darkvision can see in an area of dim light or darkness without penalty. Nonmagical sources of light, such as torches and lanterns, do not increase the light level in an area of darkness. Magical light sources only increase the light level in an area if they are of a higher spell level than darkness.

Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Chuul has AC 24
C - Dam - 123

The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrid has AC 18
H4 - Dam - 11

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20=3 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 5:39:47 PM
(Escape=3 Fail)

Tsak gives up on his useless squirming and tries to do something useful.
Mak, Kiwina, I can see them. I'm South-East of you, the enemies are to the North and in range. Hit away from my voice and you'll get them.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/-/-/-/-|(Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+12=15 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+12=18 ; d100=29 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 6:54:30 PM
Mak moved past the hybrid and tried to attack the Chuul from behind.

OOC:
AoO - Hybrid, Roll 15, ??, Damage 6
Perception DC 10, Roll 24
Mak - Chuul, Roll 18+2(Flanking)=20, concealment 29, Miss.

AC 26 for Mak as he moves.

Kiwina (Steve M) -10/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+2=7 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 8:37:01 PM
Constitution check -- using a hero point for +8 on the roll -- result: 7, does not make DC 10

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) d20+9=24 ; d100=73 ; d8+5=13 ; d20+14=16 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 9:07:59 PM
Rolth wasn't sure whether the big shape moving off in the mist was only a figment or was the actual octotaur, but he took a swing at it just in case. (Possible AoO as the Octopoid moved off? Rolled one just in case)

(Potential AoO to hit = 24, miss chance = 73 (hit), damage = 13)

Then, hearing Tsak call out some gibberish about seeing the enemies through the mist and darkness, he moves in that direction to see whether he can help his friend, who obviously took a nasty blow to the noggin. He calls out to Tsak so that he is not mistaken for a foe. If he finds Tsak in the mist, he figures out what is restraining Tsak and draw a dagger to start sawing through the bonds.

Perception if needed to play Marco Tauro with Tsak in the mist = 16

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 5/8 rounds
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 44/100r used
Mage Armor 45/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 17/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 32/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/-/-/-/-|(Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+6=15 ; d6+3=9
Monday November 16th, 2020 9:56:40 PM
I believe Mak can use acrobatics to move past the Hybrid.

OOC:
Acrobatics, Roll 15. For reference, The DC is 5 plus the Hybrids CMD. This likely going to be a fail anyway, so Mak's attack would go to the Hybrid since his move action would be stopped. Also he provokes, fortunately his AC is still 26 against that, 22 Normal. I went ahead and moved Mak back since I'm certain his Acrobatics check failed.

This line:
Mak - Chuul, Roll 18+2(Flanking)=20, concealment 29, Miss.

Should be:
Mak - Hybrid, Roll 18, concealment 29, Damage 9 hp.
Note: The Map doesn't show darkness so if the Hybrid is in the dark Mak missed.

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+9=21 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=3 ; d8+2=10 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 11:04:33 PM
My bad -- did not see the 25+9 hp healing the first time around. . . New turn, no hero point spent:

As the chuul looms over him, Kiwina attacks from his prone position.

Normal attack bonuses, -4 for being prone, +4 for chuul squeezing and chuul loses dex. . . In darkness, so multiple low chances to hit might be better than one higher chance. . .

Trident: AC 21 - miss
Trident: AC 23 - 10 points damage if the thing lost enough dex squeezing
Light mace: AC 27 (20 for crit confirm) - 3 points damage (6 if crit)
Hoof: AC 19 - miss
Hoof: AC 21 - miss

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 2/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 10/70 rounds

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d100=84 ; d100=30 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 11:05:43 PM
Oops...

Chances to hit in darkness:
Trident -- 84, possible hit
Light mace -- 30, miss

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+9=14 ; d20+9=20 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=9 ; d100=84 ;
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 10:44:11 AM
{Pereption is +11 so skipped the roll}

Feeling Kiwana move Falco squints into the fog and fires off two arrows where he thinks the creature is.

{Hit: 14/20 Dam: 4/9 Concelement on Hit: 84}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+7=15 ; d100=70 ; d6+4=10 ;
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 3:27:36 PM
getting quite tired from the long string of fights and low on spells, Elyas falls back on a basic spell, conjuring a dart of acid to fling at the hybrid taur thing.

15 vs touch AC, 70 on concealment, 10 acid damage

then he moves up, trying to see where the chuul went but not having a way to dispel the darkness

DM Mark - "Blast it all. We need to wrap this up guys, I am about tapped." d20+10=23 ; d100=79 ; d100=33 ; d100=48 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=9 ;
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 8:25:18 PM
Rolth takes a swipe at the Octotaur (good name) as it moved to defend it’s master, hitting the thing.
Kiwina strikes blindly up at the Chuul from his prone position. In the darkness his first hit is good, but the second misses (total concealment - 50% miss chance.)
Mak tries to move past the Octotaur but finds himself blocked by the thing. It fails to hit Mak as he does so, and then Mak hits it for 9 points.
Falco shoots blindly at the Chuul, hitting it for 9 points.
Tzak is shrouded in mist and still tied up with strands of seaweed. (Escape Artist DC 20 to escape these seaweed bonds.)
Elyas fires a blob of acid into the darkness where he heard the Chuul stir. He hears kind of a sizzling sound, and a bit of a splash.

The Chuul is curiously still and takes no offensive action.

The Octotaur attacks Mak, jabbing at him twice with a spear even as two of its tentacles try to attack him. All miss the agile archer.

All but Mak are shrouded in complete darkness. Rolth can see to the north though.

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The Chuul radiates Deeper Darkness, so light levels within 60 feet of him are reduced by 2 levels. Since he radiates this effect it cannot go around a corner from where he is. I cannot show this well on the map, so just know he radiates this darkness.

Light and Darkness - All creatures gain concealment (20% miss chance) in dim light. All creatures gain total concealment (50% miss chance) in darkness. Creatures with darkvision can see in an area of dim light or darkness without penalty. Nonmagical sources of light, such as torches and lanterns, do not increase the light level in an area of darkness. Magical light sources only increase the light level in an area if they are of a higher spell level than darkness.

Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

The Chuul has AC 24
C - Dam - 123+10+9+10

The Octopoid Liontaur Hybrid has AC 18
H4 - Dam - 11+13+9

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20)
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 8:33:55 PM
Rolth reaches out in the mist to find a weak point in the seaweed bonds restraining Tsak, and tries to cut through them with a dagger. "Careful there, my fellow Petal, I don't want to cut you in the process. Are you badly hurt?"

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 6/8 rounds
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 45/100r used
Mage Armor 46/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 18/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 33/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 9:24:52 PM
Kiwina decides that staying low is in his best interest right now. In the darkness, he has the trident become a slightly longer spear and prods in the direction of the Chuul with the weapon.

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 2/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 11/70 rounds

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened d20=17 ;
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 12:50:00 AM
(Escape=17 Fail)
I've been better mate, but worse too and it sounds like there's still work to be done.

Tsak quits struggling so he doesn't lose an extremity as Rolth goes to work with his dagger.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+12=26 ; d20+7=25 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=9 ; d20+7=18 d6+3=5
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 8:20:22 AM
Mak couldn't see Kiwina from where he was and based on the darkness thought he knew where the Chuul was. Still, he'd have to get past this hybrid taur and it was proving especially resilient. Mak danced back and forth and he parried and riposted the hybrids attacks. The black bladed rapier swished in the air and cut two long stripes in the octotaurs hide. Mak's second strike was a vicious one however as it struck deep into the creatures hide.

OOC:
Mak - Hybrid, Roll 26, Hit; Damage 5
Mak - Hybrid, Roll 25, Crit(18 confirms); Damage 9+5=14 hp

**Full Attack, Weapon Finesse

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=9 ; d20+7=18 ; d6+4=5 ; d100=11 ;
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 2:03:29 PM
Elyas fumbles around in the dark, trying to locate the chuul by sound. he listens for the splash of water or a scrape of carapace against stone.

unfortunately, there is too much alse moving around in the water making it really hard to pinpoint one source!
perception = 9, natural 1

if somehow Elyas does hear the chuul, he will fire another acid dart
18 vs touch AC, 5 damage, 11 miss....

DM Mark - "Blast it all. We need to wrap this up guys, I am about tapped." d100=87 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=24 ;
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 8:21:04 PM
Rolth moves into the mist and cuts Tsak’s bonds. They seem to be some sort of ropelike seaweed, not quite as strong as rope but still pretty strong.
Tzak is glad to have his bonds off and rubs his arms to get his circulation back. That thing tied him up pretty tightly.
Mak strikes at the Octotaur, his second blow killing thing.
Kiwina prods the Chuul’s shell in the darkness. It does not seem to move or respond.
Elyas tries to listen for the Chuul. He hears something prodding the things shell, but that’s about it.
Falco

Except for the movement and conversion of the Petals and the occasional drip of water, all is quiet. Eerily so after all this fighting.

The air smells of fish and death. Oooo, yeah, there’s kind of a rotting fish smell here too. Yech.

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The Chuul still radiates Deeper Darkness, so light levels within 60 feet of him are reduced by 2 levels. Since he radiates this effect it cannot go around a corner from where he is. I cannot show this well on the map, so just know he radiates this darkness.

Light and Darkness - All creatures gain concealment (20% miss chance) in dim light. All creatures gain total concealment (50% miss chance) in darkness. Creatures with darkvision can see in an area of dim light or darkness without penalty. Nonmagical sources of light, such as torches and lanterns, do not increase the light level in an area of darkness. Magical light sources only increase the light level in an area if they are of a higher spell level than darkness.

Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20)
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 8:33:22 PM
Rolth gives Tsak a hand up. "Sorry I couldn't get to you until all the fun was over!" He moves back out of the mist and asks Elyas, "Any idea how long those spells will last? Or any way to shut down that radiating darkness? I kinda miss seeing the smiling faces of all you Petals."

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 7/8 rounds
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 46/100r used
Mage Armor 47/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 19/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 34/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 9:02:44 PM
Kiwina clambers to his feet -- still keeping his weapons out and pointed in the direction of the Chuul.

Radiating darkness? Kiwina is struck by an odd thought, and looks away from where he thinks the Chuul is to see if he casts a "shadow" of light. "I can throw a blanket over this thing if you think that would help."

=====
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 2/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 12/70 rounds

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Thursday November 19th, 2020 7:07:47 AM
Thanks Rolth, appreciate the help. Say guys its very quiet in here. Did somebody kill the big nasty and not tell everyone?

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+12=31 ; d20+12=14 ; d100=38 ; d20+7=17 ;
Thursday November 19th, 2020 10:33:36 AM
Mak moved around the corner and into the darkness. By the nine hells he'd not let the thing escape or heal itself as he stepped into the narrow space with his sword swishing back and forth. He'd not stop until the thing was in small pieces.

OOC:
Mak - Chuul, Roll 31, Threat; Concealment 38, Miss
Mak - Chuul, Roll 17, Miss.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=10 ; d20+7=12 ; d6+4=6 ; d100=37 ;
Thursday November 19th, 2020 11:05:48 AM
elyas once again listens, hoping to narrow down where the thing went. he is really not able to make anything out though...

Sorry friends, I do not have a dispell prepared today, or any light spells strong enough to banish this darkness. I'm a bit tapped out right now, unfortunately. but the darkness is still here, which means the thing hasn't gone far. I know we're not in good shape, but he isn't either, and he's trying to hide. we should press our advantage, however slim it might be.

elyas holds a spell at the ready, to shoot at the chuul if it shows itself or if someone in the party can point it out.
readied action: when Elyas knows what squares the chuul is in he will fire off a acid dart
12 vs touch AC, 6 acid damage, 37 miss chance...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+9=23 ; d20+9=25 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=4 ; d100=98 ; d100=27 ; d8+7=15 ;
Thursday November 19th, 2020 1:10:12 PM
{ooc: GM sorry for all the rolls, I started a post yesterday and never finished, those rolls have not point now.}

Falco spends the last of his moderate healing abilities on Tsak {CMW: 15} while the others talk.

"I agree, we need to finish with them and hope they are not moving towards aid."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - "Did somebody kill the big nasty and not tell everyone?"
Thursday November 19th, 2020 4:57:19 PM
Having cut Tsak’s bonds, Rolth feels his way as he moves toward Elyas and asks if there is a way to get rid of the darkness.
Kiwina stands in the darkness, wary of the Chuul that was attacking him moments before and hoping the thing is dead. He wonders if perhaps he can perhaps cover the source of the darkness.
Mak leaves nothing to chance, scrambling over the Octotaur’s body to go whack on the Chull in the darkness. As he attack the shelled thing it does not seem to respond.
Tzak thanks Rolth for freeing him. As he stands is the cloying mist he wonders aloud if perhaps all their adversaries are dead.
Elyas’ eyes strain against the darkness. Perhaps the quiet is a ruse by the enemies here?. He stands ready with what meager magics he has left, lamenting the fact that he can dispel neither the magical darkness nor the mist in the room beyond.
Falco moves toward Falco’s voice in the dark mist, casting the last of his healing magic on the ranger.

Except for the movement and conversion of the Petals and the occasional drip of water, all remains quiet.

The air smells of fish and death and decay.

(You encounter no more resistance or combat here, but there are still obstacles to your sight. Do you take actions to deal with this or wait and hope the time will remedy things?)

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The Chuul still radiates Deeper Darkness, so light levels within 60 feet of him are reduced by 2 levels. Since he radiates this effect it cannot go around a corner from where he is. I cannot show this well on the map, so just know he radiates this darkness.

Light and Darkness - All creatures gain concealment (20% miss chance) in dim light. All creatures gain total concealment (50% miss chance) in darkness. Creatures with darkvision can see in an area of dim light or darkness without penalty. Nonmagical sources of light, such as torches and lanterns, do not increase the light level in an area of darkness. Magical light sources only increase the light level in an area if they are of a higher spell level than darkness.

Treat the floor here as difficult terrain - half speed movement and no “5-foot step.”
Areas of Obscuring Mist - attacks within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance.) Total concealment beyond 5’.

Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) d20+6=22 ;
Thursday November 19th, 2020 8:41:52 PM
Rolth considers the idea that Kiwina put forward, but isn't sure it will work. (Knowledge Arcana = 22) Even so, he doesn't have a better idea and suggests that Kiwina give it a try.

"Yes, Kiwina, that might work, and I don't think anyone has any other way to snuff out the darkness, so give it a try. Also, I think we've killed every bad guy that we met. Might be more out there somewhere, but I'd feel better if we could see. Is everyone ok?"

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Fatigued 8/8 rounds
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 47/100r used
Mage Armor 48/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 20/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 35/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday November 20th, 2020 12:02:15 AM
Kiwina puts his weapons away, a bit apprehensively. He digs out a blanket suited for his equine frame, pretty sure that'll be big enough to cover the Chuul, and sets about draping it over the body by feel.

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Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - (used), (used), obscuring mist
Aumakua: (used)
Storm burst: used 2/6 times
Effect:
Protection from Evil 13/70 rounds

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=15 ; d20+7=9 ;
Friday November 20th, 2020 10:04:49 AM
Elyas follows Kiwina by touch, coming close to the large creature (or hopefully just the body of a large creature...)

once again he tries to sense where the creature is, by listening and by touch. he readies a spell to attack if he feels it move!
perception = 15
acid dart 9 to hit vs touch....

[ooc: good thing these bad rolls are at the end of the combat and not in the thick of it! yeesh]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (3/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)
Web (60 minutes)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Friday November 20th, 2020 3:19:06 PM
Tsak makes his way over to the others, following the sound of the voices. He moves slowly, carefully and quietly.

Lets take a few moments to rest, see if the darkness and mist dissipate. Then we need to finish exploring these caves, see if there are any taurs to be saved. Also what can we take back to the council to support our story of what happened to the village.

DM Mark - "I'd feel better if we could see. Is everyone ok?"
Friday November 20th, 2020 7:41:39 PM
Rolth thinks putting a blanket over the Chuul might block the darkness.
Kiwina warily tries this and indeed the darkness goes away.
Elyas is also very wary, creeping close to Kiwina and the dead Chuul - ready to thow a blob of acid at the first sign of trouble.
Mak climbs over the dead Octotaur, looking for the Chuul.
Tzak suggests rest and that perhaps the darkness and the mist will go away with time.

As Kiwina tries to block whatever might be radiating darkness, he eventually finds where to lay a blanket to do so. Suddenly, the unnatural darkness is gone and the light Falco put on Mak pauldron lights up the northern chamber. Similarly, the light Elyas shines where the Petals are, though the mist remains, blocking some sight. In fact, most of the larger room remains shrouded in mist.

There are a number of dead Octotaurs here laying in the shallow water. Strange creatures - a liontaur with an octopus’ lower half, large in size. This is a union that was never ment to be, as you can see where the fur of the liontaur leaves off and the rubbery octopoid skin begins. The liontaur part has gills around its neck.

And there is the Chuul. A blanket covers it’s hulking head and shoulders. It seems to have a belt here and a pouch there. Its wounds are evident and it seems dead. It smells moist and bad in here.

What now?

Here is your map.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) d20+14=34 ;
Friday November 20th, 2020 9:15:42 PM
"Anybody want to come with me to see what is on the other side of the mist?" Rolth asks as he finally catches his breath after the intense battle. He carefully picks his way through the mist to the south, hoping to find some clear air on the other side. He looks and listens for threats and any new passages or interesting features.

Perception = 34

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 48/100r used
Mage Armor 49/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 21/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 36/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Hastened
Friday November 20th, 2020 9:59:06 PM
Tsak reunites with Esmerelda (near AU7) and agrees to Rolths suggestion to have a look around.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20)
Sunday November 22nd, 2020 4:00:11 PM
As he looks around, Rolth tries to be hopeful that we have arrived soon enough to save at least a few liontaurs, but the smell surrounding the Petals does not bode well. He feels a calling to do more for his people, but does not yet know where that call will lead him...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=34 ;
Sunday November 22nd, 2020 8:15:49 PM
(Perception=34)

Tsak and Esmerelda push east thru the mist. They move slowly and carefully.
Tsak has his sword drawn and ready to use. They search as they go for more creatures as well as any artifacts or other shiny things that may be hidden in the lair.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(5)|15/-/-/-/-|(WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8 + 8|Crit x3 d20+5=21 ;
Monday November 23rd, 2020 10:03:06 AM
Mak was in a state. Here he had been in another battle which seemed hopeless until just a moment ago. A battle where he'd have lost yet another set of friends. Mak wiped off his sword as best he could and counted his arrows to find he was down to a handful of the things. He didn't move away from the darkness shrouding the Chuul however. He wanted to make certain it didn't regenerate or recover in some way so he put his back to the wall and with one of his last arrows stood guard over the area while the others searched for their companions and made certain all was well.

OOC:
Mak moved to AR2 and readied an arrow.
Perception +5, Roll 21

** Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Monday November 23rd, 2020 11:29:59 AM
Falco takes up the rear, following the others as the move further in. He make s a mental note to be sure that the bodies are all searched before they go anyplace.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday November 23rd, 2020 12:26:06 PM
Elyas examines the chuul as best as he can, taking the belt and pouch off of it if he is able to.

he casts detect magic, sweeping over the chuul and the area around him to see if there is anything magical concealed in the mist

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday November 23rd, 2020 4:30:43 PM
Kiwina is willing to see what's in the chamber where they are, but isn't sure about exploring much more today. Kiwina points out that much of the cave is covered in water, and the things they were fighting appear to be able to breath water. There may be more area to search than the group is really prepared for right away. If it makes sense to rest up now, he can prepare a spell that would find pits.

DM Mark - "Anybody want to come with me to see what is on the other side of the mist?" d100=22 ;
Monday November 23rd, 2020 5:39:35 PM
Rolth moves south out of the mist in this large cavern as Tzak moves east, searching as they go.
Falco follows into the large cavern, staying behind a bit.
Kiwina is more hesitant given the current state of the Petals.
Mak is a bit unnerved with the closeness of this battle, and he runs his sword into the dead Chuul just to make sure. He thinks back to other battles and realizes that with the Chuul’s paralyzing tentacles and strength the Petals are lucky to have survived.
Elyas casts a Detect Magic on the Chuul, and will notice the creature wears a magical amulet, belt, bracers, a cloak, headband and even a ring. A couple of minor sources of magic radiate from the pouch he wears as well. He has to move the blanket a bit as he does this, and realizes it is his amulet that radiates the darkness.

The floor here is covered in water, and the depth ranges from about a foot to as deep as 3 feet in places. There is a large black basalt altar of sorts, partly submerged. Tsak can see in the darkness here that there is a large, scabrous tentacle laying on it. The tentacle is about five feet long. It occasionally writes and twitches, though it seems to be unconnected to anything. Also laying here are a few golden amulets that look like entwined tentacles. You’ve seen their like before.

The air in here is feted and dank.

In the water near the east and south walls, you find some dead liontaurs, some cut in half a the torso. There are also some dead and rotting large octopus bodies here.

Now you know the source of the bad smell in this large chamber. Yech.

Here is your map.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday November 23rd, 2020 8:05:53 PM
Ummm guys, there's an alter over here with a moving tentacle thing and a bunch of the amulets. This isn't over, be careful.

Tsak doesn't get too close, his lack of knowledge about magic holds him back.

There are also the makings of more octotaurs, it's pretty gruesome. We need to deal with this stuff so no-one else is affected, but I'm not sure if we need to go out and rest up first? Whaddya reckon?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) d20+14=24 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+5=22 ;
Monday November 23rd, 2020 8:07:03 PM
Rolth, too tired to feel rage, is just saddened by the fate of his fellow taurs. "Domi, I pray you give me strength to keep such things from happening to good taurs again!" He says a few words of memoriam over the fallen taurs nearby. Then, thinking that there might be insight to be gleaned from this dark altar, he wades closer, and looks at it from a short distance away, glaive at the ready to fend off the twitchy tentacle. He looks for markings or other clues about the altar's meaning, before casting a detect magic and concentrating to see what that might reveal.

Perception = 24
Knowledge Arcana = 25
Spellcraft = 22

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 49/100r used
Mage Armor 50/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 22/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 37/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+5=11 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+10=30 ;
Monday November 23rd, 2020 11:23:34 PM
For what it's worth, Kiwina offer to aid the more educated members of the group with their spellcraft. (Spellcraft roll = 11, might help)

On his own, however, he looks over the walls of the chamber and tries to if there are any obviously unnatural parts. (Perception = 31, know nature = 30)

Obviously, some sort of funeral or last rites will be needed soon, for the bodies they're finding.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(5)|15/-/-/-/-|(WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8 + 8|Crit x3
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 8:50:30 AM
"Burn it, burn it all." Mak suggested quietly as he leaned heavily against the cavern wall. After a moment his wits returned and he started to move about the area carefully as he looked for anything that might be in the water.

OOC: Perception, Taking 20+5. Mak will walk the area back and forth and sweep his foot in front of him with each step to check for anything resting on the floor beneath the water. He stays out of the tentacles reach.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+7=26 ;
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 10:53:27 AM
[b] "Before we burn it down lets see if we can learn more about what is going on.

Against his better judgement Falco moves towards the alter, casts detect magic, and attempts to sort out what is going on. {Know Religion: 27}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+14=22 ;
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 3:50:24 PM
Elyas locates a few magical items on the chuul strangely enough it was wearing a full set of items. Elyas slips them all into his backpack for later identification once there is more time. and light.

He carefully wraps the amulet in a piece of cloth, stopping its dark emination.

then he moves towards the others and the monolith

we should be careful, we're not exactly in fighting shape right now. but we do need to destroy it somehow.

Spellcraft on the monolith = 22

DM Mark - "Anybody want to come with me to see what is on the other side of the mist?" d100=32 ; d100=29 ; d100=19 ; d100=94 ;
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 5:13:30 PM
Tzak looks at the writhing, twitching tentacle on the altar, unsure what should be done with the thing.
Rolth says a few words for the fallen taur remains here. He moves closer to the altar and casts a Detect Magic.
Mak says to just burn it all. As he pokes around in the murky water he will occasionally fish up a bit of decaying flesh - paw, tentacle, ear.
Falco advises caution and more investigation. He moves up to the altar and also casts Detect Magic. Kiwina looks over the chamber where he is. It looks like a natural cavern. He notes the lichens and insects that cling to the moist walls, and can see where passing hands or tentacles have left subtle marks. She would judge that the place has only recently been inhabited - certainly not more than a few months or so.
Elyas retrieves the magic items the Chuul was wearing. That amulet still radiates darkness but it goes away once in Elyas’ pocket. It’s hard to see what the amulet was but it feels metallic in the shape of two things wrapped along each other. He moves toward the black stone altar.

Some recall the chittering voice saying something about an amulet that would let your mind touch what is coming, that there was a piece of the deep here. (Feel free to scan previous posts for what was said - no need for a recall roll.)

Rolth and Falco note that the mist is magic (Obscuring Mist), as are the writhing tentacle and the amulets. The tentacle radiates strong magic, with auras of necromancy, transmutation and enchantment. The amulets radiate a weak aura of enchantment magic. There are about 14 amulets, but only half radiate magic.

The tentacle is an ugly thing to look upon, grey and scaberous, maybe about 5 feet long. Tsak, Elyas, Falco and Rolth can feel some sort of beckoning pull from the thing, almost like an invitation. No, more like a question that begs an answer. Those amulets look pretty nice too. They’d look really good on you. They’d make you look important, dashing, powerful.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(5)|15/-/-/-/-|(WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8 + 8|Crit x3
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 7:12:24 PM
Mak had no idea what the others were feeling, but he distrusted anything he thought cult like and similar to the heartseeded he’d helped fight back in Aisildur. He continued to keep his distance from the altar and the scabrous magical relic.

”My good fellows, now is the time to exit this location. Let us return in the morn to examine the burnt remains we’ve left aflame here, shall we?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20)
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 9:14:53 PM
Rolth turns to look at Elyas and says, "Please don't play with the amulets of evil that tug on your mind...again." To everyone, he asks, "Anyone have an idea about how to render this tentacle and the amulets safe? We sure as Pantheon don't want to touch them. And have we searched this whole place? Probably ought to make sure there isn't some secret hidey hole where they have more baddies or loot stashed. I agree we shouldn't stay down here to rest after that, though."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=21 ;
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 10:31:36 PM
(Perception=21)

Tsak searches (Perception) for openings and bits of loot all along the eastern wall from AW3 around to AV13, including behind the altar.
If he can find no other entrances he suggests that the party make their way out of the cave system for a day cycle to rest.
There is still some enchantment, I can feel it! Lets camp by the entrance to make sure nothing else comes in. It's pretty far away. That way everyone, including us, will be safe whilst we rest up and decide on a plan for destroying this nightmare.

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 10:56:15 PM
Kiwina's kind of siding with Mak on this one. "We shouldn't be touching that tentacle, but I think the most damage we're likely to do to it would be by burning it. Don't think that we're likely to do that very well in here, though."

From his own experience, Kiwina knows that obscuring mist lasts a matter of minutes. He is willing to wait a little for it to dissipate.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(5)|15/-/-/-/-|(WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8 + 8|Crit x3 d20=2 ;
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 8:56:38 AM
"Fire." Mak reiterated for his barbarian friend. "Let us set it aflame and return tomorrow. And pile those amulets on the thing as well, but use a bag or something. Don't touch them though. Remember how they affected Eylas that time?" Mak said as he cluelessly went about searching the cavern away from the altar. "Those things might try to influence us next and if a petal got converted to one of these things we'd be a might tougher to bring down than one of these hapless taurs. As for that lobster thing, if I never encounter one of those again it'll be too soon."

"In case I haven't already said it, we use fire."

OOC: Sense Motive +0, Roll 2

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+9=17 ;
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 9:35:30 AM
"Mak, do you really think it is wise to burn things with absolutely no idea what it is? It does not appear to have any religious significance, nor does the alter I guess. I agree on not touching the amulets but, as it stands, we have little idea what is going on."

{Spellcraft 17 on tentacle}

Despite his speech it is clear that Falco will not actually stop anyone from taking action he just wants to know what is going on.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 10:02:04 AM
Elyas looks at the array of amulets

"These things are dangerous. we knew that with the first one, but decided to bring it with us. we thought then that it was a one-off kind of thing. that we could keep it safe and out of the hands of an innocent bystander. now we see there are many more of the evil things. we cannot possibly collect them all, and even if we did I shudder ot think what a hundred of these things all tugging on our minds at the same time would do....

Elyas pauses to think about options

We could try to destroy them, but magical things are difficult to fully break. we could leave them in this cave and try to seal it off, keeping others from getting in and finding them. or we could dump them in the middle of the ocean, as I suggested the first time. in any case, we must find the people responsible for these amulets if we are to keep more of them from finding their way into the hands of innocents.

a sudden thought hits Elyas.
"check the bodies. we have to see if the taur we were looking for is among these... abominations.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/-/-/-/-|(Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d6+3=8
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 1:39:59 PM
"Mak, do you really think it is wise to burn things with absolutely no idea what it is? Falco asked.

"Yes." Mak replied. "We have one and how much have we learned about it? These things corrupted an entire village from what we've seen. For all we know if we carry these out they'll attract others and have them attack us to get to them. We should destroy them as quickly as possible."

Mak listened to Elyas and added. Yes. What he said too. I think a sustained fire should handily damage them enough to become unusable. Maybe not here in these damp caves, but certainly outside.

"Umm, Elyas. How do we know which one is him?"

As a test Mak drew his sword and tried to cut one of the amulets in half.

OOC:
**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Weapon Finesse,
8 hp damage.

DM Mark - "We could try to destroy them, but magical things are difficult to fully break."
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 6:19:04 PM
Rolth recommends the amulet not be messed with, and wonders how the amulets and the large tentacle could be rendered safe. He suggests searching the place.
Tzak begins searching a section of the room.
Mak suggest burning the tentacle and the amulets. He uses his adamantine sword to damage a couple of amulets.
Kiwina agrees with burning the tentacle.
Falco and Elyas urge caution dealing with the amulets and the tentacle.

The first amulet Rolth hits is cut in half. The next one is completely unaffected by his sword. Rolth and Elyas will note from their Detect Magic that some of the amulets on the altar are magic and some are not. The one that was unaffected detected as magic.

Searching the place yields little more than what you’ve already found. There are dead parts of liontaurs and tentacled sea creatures here. And then there’s all the stuff you killed.

The creepy tentacle continues to move on its own, though it is clearly not connected to anything. The amulets look pretty, and your eyes are drawn to some of them. You’d look much more handsome wearing one. Looking at the tentacle and the amulets lying on the altar, you notice that the black stone the altar is made of is not like the stone in this place. Looking closely, it looks like there are seashells embedded in it. It is clearly worked stone, but worn smooth in places. It must be rather old. It does not detect as magic.

(You mentioned a specific Taur you are seeking. Can you kindly remind your DM who or what charged you with seeking a specific Taur?)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) d20+14=26 ;
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 6:44:57 PM
Rolth looks around wearily at the carnage and offers, "Well, I this is probably not what the Council of Clans was expecting us to report back when we return to Chessford. We haven't found a single live taur from the village other than the hermit, and the Hounds Tooth Council rep Nantyr seems likely to be among the fallen. Elyas is right, we should search for Nantyr in particular. Good thing we got a good description of him from Arostle back in Chessford. Let's look for him here and on our way out. Who had the magic bag that we can put the amulets in to keep them from affecting our minds?"

Perception = 26 to spot Nantyr among the casualties.

(OOC: We were just told that we would know Nantyr when we saw him)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 50/100r used
Mage Armor 51/600r used
Bear’s Endurance 23/30r used
Expeditious Retreat 38/40r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=23 ;
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 9:43:11 PM
(Perception=23)

Tsak finishes looking for other openings and starts to search the bodies in this part of the cave system to see if he can find Nantyr.

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+19=26 ;
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 11:50:33 PM
Kiwina will help in the search for Nantyr based on the description they were given, realizing that they may have seen him among the dead who didn't reach the cave as well.

(Perception = 26, including +4 for wemics being monstrous humanoids).

Kiwina also consults with the spirits to determine whether the party would benefit from trying to destroy the tentacle by simply chopping it up. (This is an augury effect assuming that the cave environment satisfies Kiwina's favored terrain of water.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=22 ;
Thursday November 26th, 2020 10:06:49 AM
His religious knowledge and his magic knowledge having failed to shed any information on the alter or tentacle Falco is at a bit of a loss. He shrugs and watches the others attempt to destroy magic amulets, it should be possible as anything made can be destroyed but who knows.

He decides to ignore the tentacle all together with no frame of reference. {ooc: Anyone try a knowladge plains?}

When the others start searching he does so as well, looking closely around the alter, including in the water. {Perception: 22}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh

DM Mark - Happy Thanksgiving d100=28 ;
Thursday November 26th, 2020 6:22:00 PM
(DM Post will be up later today. Happy Thanksgiving!)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=18 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+7=11 ; d6+4=7 ;
Thursday November 26th, 2020 7:38:05 PM
Elyas examines the tentacle and altar, trying to determine anything of importance about them.
this shrine is not magical itself, but is likely used in whatever dark ritual happened here. it would be good to damage or defile it in some way
knowledge religion to determine if it is important to the rituals and how to disrupt it - 18

he then tries to determine what is making the tentacle move since it is not connected to anything.
knowledge nature = 17
knowledge planes = 21

if he doesn't learn anything by looking it over he will try hitting the tentacle with acid darts
11 vs touch, 7 acid damage.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20)
Thursday November 26th, 2020 9:58:48 PM
Rolth reminds everyone of our agreed protocol re these amulets. They get locked in the chest. The chest is put in Tsak’s handy haversack. The key to the chest is given to Elyas. No one is allowed to retrieve or open the chest without Captain Kiwinas permission, and at least two Petals must be present for that. "If there is no reason not to follow that protocol, I suggest we do it immediately. I can feel these things tugging at my mind."

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday November 27th, 2020 12:11:10 AM
Kiwina agrees that the folks with knowledge of religions and magics are probably best suited to determine how to destroy or defile the altar.

DM Mark - "I can feel these things tugging at my mind."
Friday November 27th, 2020 12:14:25 AM
Rolth searches the bodies and remains for Nantyr, the tribal leader that was described to him. None of these here in this chamber match the description. Rolth suggests a way to handle the amulets.
Tzak aids in this search. Sure enough, one of the previously killed ghouls does indeed resemble the description given to the party of Nantyr.
Kiwina looks at the grey, dying thing writhing on the altar. He has a deja-vu like experience, remembering his dreams from the night before. He recalls being faced with an enslaved group of people and leading them all was a grey blob that somehow smiled at him. He hacked at the blob, and hacked some more. As the blob was cut into pieces, each piece would fall and on each appeared a smile as the pieces of the blob looked up a Kiwina. Some pieces died, but the rest, the ones with a smile, hopped back up on each other, reforming the blob even as Kiwina continued his hopeless hacking. The slaves simply stared at Kiwina.
Falco wracks his brain, trying to puzzle this place out as he searches.
Mak continues hacking at the amulets. All the non-magical ones can be cut up by him fairly easily. But his sword leaves no mark on the ones that detect as magic.
Elyas looks around and mulls things over in his mind as he casts a blob of acid on the tentacle.

Falco and Elyas have little frame of reference for this thing, but there are some things you piece together. You are not aware of any religion that is represented here. You know that this is a significant altar of some sort. It is old and seems to be placed in a location of prominence in the back part of one of the larger caverns in this place. The stone the altar is made of and the embedded seashells suggest it is not from this cave. The worn edges and some grooves suggest long term use, much longer than you guess this grotto has been inhabited by these things. The tentacle has a place of importance here on this altar, and though it writhes it somehow stays on the altar. The amulets are also in a place of religious significance here. (You recall there were a number of things the Chuul chittered in the dark - feel free to reread them if you wish.)

Elyas’ acid causes the tentacle to writhe and jerk around a bit more. The skin where it hits bubbles a bit. The thing is so gross already it’s hard to know if it’s really damaged, but the acid probably hurt it and it does seem to react. By contrast, the shiny amulets show entwined tentacles that look healthy and strong. They’re pretty nice looking, and would look impressive on you. All the cool kids are wearing them.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20)
Friday November 27th, 2020 9:45:40 AM
Rolth thinks back to what the chuul said about the Deep and the amulets and comes to a realization. "Hey guys, I think that the tentacle may actually be a part of the Deep, which seems to be behind whatever abominable plot we are facing here. Maybe we could lasso and cover it, and take it back to town tied down on a travois for further study? It would also be evidence to the Council that something nefarious is afoot, beyond mere banditry. What do you think?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Friday November 27th, 2020 3:17:59 PM
"I think getting to the bottom of the problem is better then just burning things. An extradimensional place would be ideal for transporting I would think though my quiver is ill suited for this task."

"The alter is still a puzzle though it does not appear sanctified to any particular god. It said the place was sacred but no idea why. A sledge and chisel is all I can think of there but there may not be significance to justify the work."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday November 27th, 2020 7:18:15 PM
Elyas agrees with Falco's assessment
"it doesn't remind me of any specific religion. maybe this "deep" worship is some new religion, not related to any we currently know of? the rock itself is not magical, I doubt that there is much we could do to put it out of commission. we could try chiseling parts away, smashing it, or peeling off the shells, but since it is not itself magcial I imagine they could replace it with another rock easily enough

he studies the tentacle again after hitting it with acid
I can't tell if that did much of anything. i am torn between wanting to know more about this thing and wanting to prevent the possibility of anyone doing the horrible things that were done to these taurs to anyone else in Chessford. study of something evil like this can often lead to temptation to partake in the same evils. it breeds fascination. I am doubly concerned in a case like this with amulets that are trying to invade our minds.

speaking fo which... I know that our plan was to lock them in a box in a bag and hide the key, but I will go on record saying that I do not think it is a good idea to keep so many aumlets together in one place. bury them, hide them, drown them. but don't carry them all in one place where they can be stolen or used by someone. better to spread them out and hide them

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday November 27th, 2020 8:02:31 PM
My handy haversack is available but things would need to be in a locked box or something.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20)
Friday November 27th, 2020 8:17:41 PM
"Yes, Tsak, that's why I recommended using the small, lockable chest that we got from Aaroth, as we had previously agreed.. And Elyas, I hope you as a wizard can appreciate that by putting the amulets in the magical haversack, they are actually removed from this world into an extradimensional space. I must say that it disturbs me that you keep suggesting that they be spread around, and you previously broke our protocol. Can you be sure that you are not under the influence of these foul things?"

DM Mark - "Can you be sure that you are not under the influence of these foul things?"
Saturday November 28th, 2020 1:20:13 PM
Rolth suggests bringing the tentacle back to the Council of Clans.
Falco has some thoughts about the tentacle and wonders about destroying the altar.
Elyas also has some thoughts about the altar. Regarding the tentacle, he knows his acid seemed to have some effect and is worried about keeping the tentacle around. He also worries about keeping the amulets all in one place, that perhaps they should be spread around. This leads Rolth to wonder aloud if Elyas has come under their influence.
Tzak offers his haversack for storage of the things.

The Petals continue to discuss their options.

The place is dank and dreary, the air and the bodies here are a constant reminder of death, probably the death of an entire clan. It’s a bit depressing. The amulets offer some measure of hope though. Well, not hope really, but a path forward. A path of power, of conquest, of putting an end to the irrelevant squabbling of lesser things on this pathetic little island. And yeah, that Elyas is pretty shifty. Maybe he wants all this power for himself. Maybe everyone else does too!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20)
Sunday November 29th, 2020 9:02:12 PM
"Look, we can make a final decision later, but how about for now, we follow the protocol so we can go outside and rest. I for one could use some downtime, and this place is still giving me the creeps. We should keep the nonmagical amulets for later too, they might be useful if we need to infiltrate somewhere." With that, Rolth will attempt to gently collect the amulets one at a time, put each in the chest, lock it, and watch Tsak put the chest into his haversack, before handing the key to Elyas. If somewhat reluctantly...

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Sunday November 29th, 2020 10:47:54 PM
Kiwina feels that attacking the tentacle would do no good. Even in pieces, it would maintain its connection with whatever it came from. He backs up Rolth's proposal to secure the amulets. And he's ready for a great deal of rest, himself.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Monday November 30th, 2020 10:29:00 AM
Falco is flat out spent at this point. He finds something to lean against while the others collect what they can and mumbles a short prayer to the warper-sar to help stave off any effects of the amulets.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/-/-/-/-|(Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Monday November 30th, 2020 10:38:47 AM
Mak was a brave man. He'd been in battles, fought for the right to think for himself, and even survived when everyone else had perished. Death had no grasp upon him, but the amulets or anything really that took ones self will away frightened him. He'd rather not have them at all.

"The enchantment on these is unnatural my beans. This sword should have at least made a mark upon them, but it has not. We need to not only put these away where people can't get to them, but also to place a guard upon them so that no one accidentally finds them." Mak said as he yawned and stretched his aching muscles and the bruises upon his body that were the remnants of the wounds that had been magically healed earlier in the day.

"Yes, let us make camp where the air is fresh and not so filled with death."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday November 30th, 2020 3:19:43 PM
Elyas tries one more time to argue against bringing all of the amulets into a populated area
"we made that 'protocol' after ten minutes of discussion and back when we thought there was only one of these amulets! we wanted to prevent it from falling into the hands of a random explorer to that island, and we wanted to be able to determine what the amulet does. well...

he gestures to the chopped up bits of tentacle and taur

now we know what they do! the entire town of taurs, gone! worse than gone, spliced into abominations! and we know now that there are dozens of the stupid things. just imagine what could happen if an agent of the 'deep' were to slip in and steal the haversack? do you really want to be the one responsible for the entire town of Chessford being wiped out and turned into squids?

he kicks the tentacle and hits it with some more acid. he continues to use acid splash as quickly as he can, seeing that the acid at least did something to the tentacle.

This thing is also probably too dangerous to bring with us, but i don't like leaving a piece of whatever monster is behind this intact. help me with this before we leave! hack it up as much as possible and I will burn it with acid.

If the rest of the group insists on taking the amulets with them Elyas will not try further to stop them, having said his piece. his face is a bit flushed from the passion of fighting with the group, especially since he is usually content to let Rolth and the captain make most of the group decisions. but in this case he feels strongly about it...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20)
Monday November 30th, 2020 7:23:56 PM
"How about a compromise, Elyas. I'll help destroy the tentacle now, but we pack up the amulets per the protocol for now and sort that out later. I just can't abide hiding them here in the caverns or somewhere similar where the servants of the Deep might find them, or even random innocents succumb to their call. Because they do seem to want to be found!"

With that, he sets to chopping, burning, and otherwise helping Mak and Elyas destroy the tentacle from the altar.

DM Mark - "They do seem to want to be found!" d100=28 ;
Monday November 30th, 2020 8:24:10 PM
Rolth places the amulets in a chest, locks it up, and gives the chest to Tsak to put in his haversack and the key to Elyas.
Falco is pretty tired. He mumbles a prayer to the Warper Sar as he leans against the wall.
Kiwina goes along with the plan for the amulets, and is pretty tired himself.
Mak doesn’t fear much - but he is afraid of what these amulets could go - even more so once he sees he cannot destroy some of them with his sword.
Elyas works with Mak and Rolth as they hack up the tentacle, using what acid he has as they do.

The tentacle is tough and rubbery, but it can be cut up. Each piece of the tentacles continues to wriggle around on the altar. Elyas does his best to use an acid splash on the pieces, but the cantrip is pretty limited and most pieces continue to move. A piece falls off the altar into the water. Wait, was that one piece or two that fell?

It smelled bad in this area before, but now, with a mix of the fetid tentacle mixed with the acrid fumes as the acid burns the thing, it gets muuuch worse. I need everyone within 10 feet of the altar to make a DC 12 Con save or be sickened.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/71 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) d20+6=22 ; d20+14=26 ;
Monday November 30th, 2020 8:36:07 PM
Rolth swallows once or twice but manages to keep his gorge down. (Save = 22, success) "Come on guys, we can come back in tomorrow and finish the job. Let's go camp outside." Unless the others object, he'll start working his way back out of the caverns, suggesting that we retrace out steps to avoid any hazards not previously encountered. He keeps a wary eye out as we move.

(Perception = 26)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 15/15 rounds used (inactive)
Waterbreathing (Falco)
Shield Other (Falco)
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) 70/100r used
Mage Armor 71/600r used
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+2=13 ;
Monday November 30th, 2020 8:56:37 PM
(SaveVsCon=13 Win!)

Tsak ducks away as the acid burns up the tentacle, and almost loses his lunch anyway.

After putting the box in his havesack he takes a moment to see whether he can feel any sort of compulsion, like voices in his head, a desire to stab his team-mates in the back and leave their rotting corpses in this disgusting cave and sail for warmer climes with all the loot he can carry?

...

Nope, nothing.

He reaches in and grabs some jerkey that he starts chewing on as the party makes its way out toward fresh air and sunlight.

Esmerelda follows, very closely. After the fight with the big nasty she seems a wee bit clingy.

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+17=21 ;
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 12:30:08 AM
After his vision, Kiwina doesn't see the point in hacking at the tentacle, although Elyas'es acid may be able to damage it. There isn't much room around the altar, so he hangs back.

He keeps an eye out as the others deal with the tentacle, ready to help anyone if it tries to attack. Even though he's not sure it can sense them.

(Perception = 21 to detect an incipient attack, includes favored terrain bonus)

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/-/-/-/-|(Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+1=9 ;
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 8:40:05 AM
OOC: Con save or Fort save? Con roll = 9. I believe this should be a Fort save, but you said Con...

Mak had smelled all this before, the death, the carnage, and spoiling human meat as he lay in that pile of decaying human flesh after the battle. This was almost the same and it brought back feelings which made his bile rise, but after the smell of the acid against rubbery flesh ot just became too much for him and he was forced to turn away. He made it a few feet from the altar before he started dry heaving. Fortunately it had been a while since his last meal and not much surfaced. After a few moments Mak turned back and shakily made his way past the others.

"Apologies, my good beans. It seems I have just lost my biscuits and I'm quite ill."

DM Highlight to display spoiler: {The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Duration?}

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 11:33:07 AM
Falco is glad he went to lean against the wall as the others fight of sickness from the stench. He moves a few more feet away sigh a sigh.

"Best we get out of here my friends. The extra dimensional space idea sounds good, might even been a permanent solution really."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+2=13 ;
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 5:28:20 PM
con check = 13

uggghhh, this is gross. yes let's get out of here, we can sort it out later i suppose.

Elyas takes the key and hides it in one of his many pouches.

he stares at Tsak as he eats his jerky, while Elyas is barely able to keep down food that was eaten much longer ago

DM Mark - "Best we get out of here my friends."
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 6:37:01 PM
The fumes from the acid-burned tentacle pieces cause everyone to feel a little queasy. But even those that were actually sickened feel better once they move away from the fumes. There is a general consensus to quit this place and to go out and rest, with the intent to deal with this tentacle later. All but the smallest pieces continue to writhe on the altar.

With the amulets tucked away in a locked box in an extradimensional space, the Petals make their way out of the caverns. As you go: Perception DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {You think that some of the pieces slowly seem to move closer to each other on the altar.}

As you carefully move out of the cave complex, you pass the bodies of the Chuul, the octotaurs, the ghouls, the frog-like deep ones and the liontaur ghouls. Yech.

You come to the waterfall, and push through to come out into the deepest part of the lake. You can cling to the rock wall (Climb DC 12) and make your way to the rocks on either side of the falls, or simply dive into the deep water below the falls and swim (Swim DC 5) to the shore. The water washed the muck and gore from your fight off of you. Emerging into the afternoon light and clear air, you already feel refreshed. You make your way to dry land and look to set up camp.

Let me know where and how you make camp. Here is a map. Don’t worry about showing the larger outline for large PC - I just want to know generally where you are.

Oh, and strangely you notice that there are no bodies here. The dead bodies - those that were here and the liontaur ghouls you killed are … gone.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 7:49:24 PM
Rolth is a little creeped out by the tentacle flesh drawing itself back together on the altar, but is just too tired to do anything about it. The sunlight and fresh air when the Petals emerge from the cavern lift his spirits immensely, and he breathes deeply of the smells of his homeland. Looking about, he suggests camping under the boughs of the largest tree (H24 area) but will gladly defer to the choices of others, as long as we can keep any eye on the approaches to the waterfall and its hidden cavern. Noticing that all the bodies out here are gone, he remarks, "Anyone care to see whether they walked or got dragged off, or worse disappeared into thin air? I can help, but I'm hardly our best tracker."

(Autosuccess on perception vs tentacle and on Survival to aid any trackers. The latter gives a +2 bonus to whoever does the looking.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+21=26 ;
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 11:31:09 PM
Kiwina is unnerved to see the bodies missing, and investigates when Rolth suggests it.

Survival = 26 (including Rolth's help) to find tracks.

Once he has seen what he can about what happened to to bodies, Kiwina suggests camping in a wide, open area, like AA-95. He wants to see anything coming tonight.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(5)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 11|C
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 8:31:46 AM
"Lets get some light on this waterfall", Mak suggested to Elyas. "It'll let us see anything coming out before it's on us."

Rolth's suggestion about the camp location suited him, so Mak wedged his pack into a fork in the branches of the tree and set himself up facing the waterfall with his bow and the few arrows he had remaining.

"I'll take first watch." he offered.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Range Penalty -2(Waterfall)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=12 ; d20+5=23 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 10:00:19 AM
{Perception: 12} {Swim: 23}

Not seeing anything out of the ordinary Falco leaves though with the others, opting to swim. Despite being tired his body seems to relish moving though the water.

"I can see at night so give me one of the overnight shifts."

After grabbing a ration he quickly relaxes.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+2=17 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 10:07:44 AM
Elyas casts light to allow the group to move out of the cavern more easily. once at the front of the cave network, he also opts to just swim across

swim = 17

this tree does look like a good place to rest. we can search for more clues in the morning, once we are better prepared for another fight. if something were to attack us right now there is not much i could do to help...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=35 ; d20+6=17 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 7:42:24 PM
(Perception vs spoiler = 35 Success, Survival=17)

Tsak helps Kiwina check on the ex-bodies and what may have happened to them.

I share your sentiment big fella, but I think that flat ground is a little too far from the cave entrance. It looks like Rolth's tree it is.

Tsak too can see at night is will take a dark time watch.

DM Mark - "It looks like Rolth's tree it is." d20+9=28 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 8:16:47 PM
There is general agreement to move under the large tree across from the waterfall to keep an eye out for any comings and goings. It’s a very large oak tree, and leaves and ground under it look like it will make a comfortable place to sleep. You can also find a place where the branches are high enough for a safe camp fire.

Kiwina and Tzak investigate the area for tracks that might suggest the missing bodies. They see the party’s track and newer and older liontaur tracks. But most recent tracks are the strangest. They seem to be made by a medium-sized, bipedal creature that walked on hooves instead of feet. Either there were a few of them, or it was one person that was very busy here. Some of the tracks occasionally go into and out of the water. At a few locations they press deep enough to suggest they carried a weight or exerted a force, but most seem to be those of a man-sided creature moving here. You can also see where some large things were dragged into the water.

You also notice an arrow in the water near the edge. It doesn’t look like any of yours. The size suggests a short bow. It hasn’t been here long.

The sun is low in the west. You’re tired and ready for a rest.

Perception DC 28: Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice a couple creatures trying to hide in the brush near AL3. They are either small or perhaps crouching down. They are looking your way and they are being very still.}

Here is a map.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+14=19 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 8:35:49 PM
Rolth is ready to take a watch early in the evening or at the end of the night into morning. He does suggest to Falco, "We might be going back into the water tomorrow, and if so another of those water breathing spells might be very handy in the morning. In the meantime, is there any more healing on tap for before we turn in for the night? Several of us are still quite battered." When on watch he'll keep his Toros Taur Try up and a wary eye and ear out.

(Perception = 19)

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+15=17 ; d20+19=27 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 10:06:36 PM
(Perception = 17)

Kiwina looks around some more at the tracks of the hooved creature. It had to come from somewhere, and go somewhere. He just wants to make sure it came overland and left overland, rather than having come from and returned to the lake. (Survival = 27 to track)

Kiwina can see well enough at night -- better than a human, anyway -- but would prefer last watch so he can rest up some beforehand.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=22 ; d20+19=21 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 10:10:38 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=22 fail, Perception (during watch) =21)

Tsak looks at the tracks, and the arrow and the water and the lack of bodies. None of it suggests a story as to what might have happened. Either the scene is vague or Tsak is. Odds are even at this point. The ranger decides to lay down and have a rest before it is his turn to take watch.
He makes a bit of a pillow out of his backpack and wadded oak leaves and he and his rather large cat lay down for some Zzz's.

When woken for his watch Tsak takes position near the paths (about S30) and waits with his sword out and at the ready.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=21 ; d20+10=23 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 9:15:27 AM
{Perception: 21} {Stealth: 23}

Falco, in essence, attempts to make himself a camouflaged nest of sorts. He finds a good area near the tree and grabs branches and what not to make a small area where he can pray and sleep undisturbed if there is commotion, only making sure the Petals know where he is for when it is his watch.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(5)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 11|C d20+5=16 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 9:27:12 AM
Mak made certain his pack was firmly wedged into a tree branch and turned back to watch the waterfall and the area with eagle eyes while his friends set about making camp. As they did so he thought to voice some concerns.

"It's frightfully dreadful that of the foes we vanquished this day, none decided to stay around once they had been killed. Makes one think that there's something wrong with us, disappearing like that." Mak said as he lifted an arm and took a sniff.

Mak winced as he made a face and continued "Might even make one suspicious that they were only feigning death or I might add, and dreadfully so, some other unseen being somehow was able to spirit them away under our very noses. So while I'm a clod when it comes to watching in the dark and found myself to be quite busy there amid the mist, darkness, and general confusion, I think I might have noticed something making off with our kills. Especially that last squidly looking lion thing. That I did not is very disturbing."

The noble soldier scanned the surrounding countryside vigilantly and waited for his watch to end. Perhaps then he'd find a dry set of clothing and clean some of the death from his body. He imagined, and rightfully so, that any wild animal in the area would likely be attracted to the carrion smell he and the others were exuding.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Range Penalty -2(Waterfall)

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 16; Fail

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=11 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 12:49:24 PM
I agree with Mak. nothing good can come of all of those enemies vanishing like this. was someone following us? what brought others out this far, and why are they interested in moving bodies of dead taurs? they were undead already, and I fear we may encounter the lot of them again tomorrow. keep an eye out! I will not be able to help much if they assault us tonight, but tomorrow I will be sure to prepare for more of these undead.

Elyas is too busy worrying about the undead to see anything else going on
perception = 11

DM Mark - "HOLD! Come no closer!" d100=28 ; d20=5 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 6:07:51 PM
The party discusses taking shifts for sleeping as they set up camp under the big tree across from the waterfall. Rolth suggests some healing might be in order.

Kiwina wonders about the tracks. He can see they seem to come in from the west, they moved around here, mostly near the shore, and his sharp eye notes they moved north out of this area. There are three of them, bipedal with hooves. Kiwna follows the tracks north a bit, and as he rounds the shore something suddenly jumps up!

(I moved Kiwina on the map.)

”HOLD! Come no closer! You, you do not belong here! Who are you, what are you doing in this place? There are more of us and we'll shoot you dead if you move any closer.“

Kiwina faces a creature about 200’ away from him. It’s partly obscured by the brush. It is maybe 5-6 feet tall, and bare chested except for a diagonal leather strap. The creature’s lower half is obscured by brush. It holds a drawn short bow fixed on Kiwina. Small horns protrude from it’s head.

For Kiwna:
Perception DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {There are two other creatures crouched in the brush near the standing one, bows drawn as well.}
Sense Motive DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {This creature is very nervous and means business. Not so much fearful as worried and mistrustful.}

For everyone else:
Perception DC 25:Highlight to display spoiler: {There are two other creatures crouched in the brush near the standing one.}
Sense Motive DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a nervous, almost angry edge to the voice of the standing creature.}

Here is a map. The creature speaking is at the X on the map.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=24 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+19=26 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 8:36:14 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=24 Fail, Stealth=23, Perception=26)

Tsak is roused by raised voices from the other side of the tree where he's been dozing. He can't tell exactly what's going on, but carefully and quietly he gets up and moves around the tree and to the north (double move to L17). He stays low in the grasses and bushes (Stealth=23) making his way obliquely toward the new arrivals whilst trying to remain undetected. As he moves he tries to determine how many of the creatures there are and where they may be hiding (Perception 26).

Esmerelda follows the rangers lead, easily keeping up with him as they move along. Her ears swivel listening for sounds and her long tail is strung behind her, the end twitching in response to her irritation at being woken.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+14=25 ; d20+13=21 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 8:43:49 PM
(Perception = 25, success)
(Sense Motive = 21, success)

Rolth peers into the distance and mutters to his companions, "Little fella looks nervous and angry, despite having two more friends hiding in the brush with him. Might think we did all this bad stuff, so maybe we should help him decide that is not so."

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+15=20 ; d20+11=15 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 11:01:19 PM
(Perception = 20; sense motive = 15)

Kiwina raises his hands so the creatures can see he has no weapons in them. He is still clearly marked from the fight he was recently in, although from their distance they may not see this.

"My name is Kiwina. I came here looking for a tribe of liontaurs led by Nantyr. This tribe abandoned their home for reasons unknown and came this way. I found ghoulish liontaurs here earlier, and fought them -- then went on in hopes of finding some of the tribe still alive. I did not find any living, but was in a long battle with something evil behind that waterfall. When I came out to rest, the bodies of the undead were gone. If you had something to do with this, if you gave them proper passage, then you have my thanks. If you did not have something to do with this, then I am not the greatest worry you should have at the moment."

Kiwina stands where he is.

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(5)|10/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+5=25 ; d20=5 ;
Friday December 4th, 2020 9:01:47 AM
Mak noticed that the creature wasn't alone, but he didn't have a clear shot as the tree trunk was in the way, so Mak carefully respositioned himself so he'd have a better view. (I18)

"I see them." Mak said quietly as he passed Rolth.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Range Penalty -2(Creature)

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 25, Success; Sense Motive +0, Roll 5, Fail.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=27 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+7=15 ;
Friday December 4th, 2020 9:36:18 AM
{Perception: 27} {Sense MOtive: 18}

Falco abandons his idea of building a blind to sleep in and, grabbing his bow, moves to see what is going on. He moves to be closer to those still back near the tree. "Yes, they hide well but not well enough it seems."

When he reaches Rolth he casts one of his two remaining healing spells. {CLW: 15}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / XMagic WeaponX / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=13 ;
Friday December 4th, 2020 11:34:20 AM
Elyas can't see what the others spotted, but he trusts their report. he sighs deeply and thinks through the limited number of spells he has left. luckily he has one or two that might help at least scare off these newcomers if it was needed.

for now, Elyas tries to look less threatening and stands a bit back from Kiwina where he can see the smaller creature in case he needs to do something

(perception 13, fail)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (3/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Friday December 4th, 2020 11:50:02 AM
Rolth gives thanks to Falco for again sharing the healing power of the Warper-Sar.

(header updated)

DM Mark - ""Little fella looks nervous and angry." d20+8=10 ; d20+8=28 ;
Friday December 4th, 2020 8:31:44 PM
Tzak sneaks forward quietly.
Rolth’s keen eyes can see what’s going on and he relates this to his friends.
Mak moves to get a better view, but has not drawn a weapon.
Falco moves up and heals Rolth.
Elyas also positions himself to get a better view.
Kiwina addresses these creatures. "My name is Kiwina. I came here looking for a tribe of liontaurs led by Nantyr. This tribe abandoned their home for reasons unknown and came this way. I found ghoulish liontaurs here earlier, and fought them -- then went on in hopes of finding some of the tribe still alive. I did not find any living, but was in a long battle with something evil behind that waterfall. When I came out to rest, the bodies of the undead were gone. If you had something to do with this, if you gave them proper passage, then you have my thanks. If you did not have something to do with this, then I am not the greatest worry you should have at the moment."

Knowledge Nature DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {These are either satyrs or fauns, woodland fey rumored to sometimes be a threat, beguiling humans and others for their own amusement.}

”Oh, hey. It’s a centaur. We don’t see too many of them.”
Then the other two stand.

“A centaur! No way! Hey Cael - do you think it’s a good centaur?”
“I dunno Tar. Are there bad centaurs?”
“Well, I’ve met some pretty cranky liontaurs.”
“Yeah, like that Chesmu. He doesn’t have much of a sense of humor.”

Then the three step out from the brush. You can see that they have the upper torso, arms, and head of a man, but goat-like legs, a tail, and short horns on their heads. Their tails swish nervously. They lower their short bows, but they keep an arrow nocked. They carry arrows and cudgels and a bag.

”Greetings Kiwina, and … the rest of you. I am Brym, and this is Tar and Cael. We know of Nantyr, and we know he is missing along with most of his clan. We hear he went nuts - the whole lot of them did. I guess that was the bodies. We, uh, we used poles to move ‘em downstream. This lake used to be special.”

“Wow. You … killed a lot of ‘em.”
“They were gross.”
“Yeah, really goss.”
“Evil behind the waterfall? What sorta evil? Worse than these things?”
“Worse than you guys.”
“Yeah, you guys do kill a lot of stuff.”
“So, what are you guys even doing here? And are … what are you gonna do now?”

You can all tell that they seem cautious and apprehensive.

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Saturday December 5th, 2020 1:10:08 PM
"Is this lake sacred? Kiwina asks, wondering if that has anything to do with why this place was chosen for the dark altar of the deep.

"In any case, lots of centaurs can be pretty cranky, too. I'm going to lower my arms now." Kiwina lowers his arms, but still makes no move for weapons.

"If you know of Nantyr, did you know any of his tribe? Did the things we fought used to be them?" Kiwina will leave the telling of what's behind the waterfall to some of his more personable friends.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+2=3 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=28 ;
Saturday December 5th, 2020 1:45:57 PM
Rolth moves up to support Kiwina's discussion with the creatures, whatever they might be (KS Nature = 3, fail.) He does not have a weapon drawn and keeps his hands in the open to make clear he is not being threatening. Picking up where Kiwina left off, he chimes in with a tired smile, "Greetings, Brym and Tar and Cael, I am Rolth Niheow, and I will try to not be one of those cranky liontaurs. Thank you for cleaning up the waters here. We had hoped to do it in the morning, after resting up from the battle. Being new to this particular place, we did not know that the lake was special, but nevertheless appreciate that those unnatural abominations would defile any place with their presence. As Kiwina said, we came here to rescue, not to kill, but were forced to defend ourselves from their attacks. Alas, we were too late to rescue Nantyr and the others, who were enchanted by evil amulets and led to their doom. I hope you did not find any amulets on the ones that you sent down the river. If you did, it would be best to cast them off, lest they enchant you as well."

(Sense motive = 21 to discern the honesty of any replies)
(Diplomacy = 28 to persuade them to reveal anything re amulets or recent events here)

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(5)|10/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+2=12 ; d20+2=13 ;
Monday December 7th, 2020 8:36:22 AM
Mak was surprised that he recognized the satyrs from his talks with Kiwina around the campfires since he'd joined the petals. From those conversations he knew that the satyrs were of the fey realm and he'd rather not start a fight with them. Besides Kiwina seemed to have matters in hand.

Mak pulled his mandolin from it's leather case and moved back over to the tree where he started to play. As he moved he cast Rolth a knowing look as he hoped for some accompaniment to cover his clumsy fingering on the sound board.

OOC: KS: Nature +2, Roll 12; Success! Perform: Stringed Instrument +2, Roll 13

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Monday December 7th, 2020 10:20:42 AM
Falco listens to the conversation with intrest but nothing to input. He would like to heal Kiwina but is hesitant to show himself having no idea how these creatures would react to a beast-folk like him.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / XMagic WeaponX / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday December 7th, 2020 2:28:29 PM
Elyas looks between the newcomers and the party, processing a lot of things being said at once. he lowers his guard a bit, thinking these creatures didn't look like they wanted to start a fight.

He lets Rolth do the talking for now, not having much to add after what was already said

DM Mark - "Thank you for cleaning up the waters here."
Monday December 7th, 2020 8:27:30 PM
Kiwina tries to be non-threatening, asks about the lake, and if these beings recognized any of the dead.
b]Rolth[/b] too tries not to alarm these creatures and asks is they found any amulets.
Mak pulls out a mandolin and begins to play.
Falco and Elyas listen and watch.

These human-goat creatures reply:

”Sacred? Well, I dunno if the lake was sacred, but it was special. Euthemia used to live here. She was a nymph, but I think these creatures killed her. She had a couple of giant otters that were her friends, but we haven’t seen them either in a while. The lake used to have a kind of healing effect when Euthemia was here. It was nice.”

“Proper passage? Cleaning up the waters? Well, we didn’t go deep into the water, an’ I can’t say we really gave them any proper send off. We just used poles and branches to move the bodies to let the river take ‘em. I ‘spect the bodies might be stuck somewhere downstream and rot, but some prolly made it to the ocean. We jus’ wanted to get ‘em out a the lake. In honor a
Euthemia an’ all.”

”Oh, hey Rolth. You don’t seem too cranky to me.”

“Recognize Nantry’s clansmen? Hmm, I’m pretty sure some that I saw I recognized from his village, but it’s hard to tell. When they became … bad they kinda looked a bit different. But yeah, I think some of the dead ones we moved where from the Hounds Tooth Clan.”

“Amulets? We recall some in Nantyr’s clan wore them, but no we didn’t find any here. Did you? Did the amulets matter?”

“They have a big cat and a big owl. Mebbe they’re druids.”

“What’s in the cave?”

“Yeah, is it gonna come out an’ get us too?”

“Oooh. Sumbody’s playin’ music. You guys play music! Hoe bad can they be if they play music?” At this point Cael puts away his bow, pulls out a set of panpipes and moves toward Mak, playing as he goes.

The other two put away their bows as well, but still seem apprehensive.

“Cael! What’re you doing? Mebbe they are what was hiding in that cave?”

“Yeah, Cael - we don’t know these guys yet!”

“Yeah - they still won’t tell us what’s even in that cave.”

“If Euthemia was here she’d know what to do with these guys.”

“Um, what are you guys gonna do now?”

Cael continues his advance toward Mak and the others at the tree. Do you stop him, warn him off, or let him continue? What about the others? Do you tell them what is still in the caverns?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday December 7th, 2020 9:06:00 PM
Tsak decides to stay where he is for now. They mentioned Esmerelda but he doesn't know if they spotted him. He'll wait to see what happens before making a move.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+8=11 ; d20+13=32 ;
Monday December 7th, 2020 9:07:08 PM
Delighted to see the pan pipes, and that Mak seems to be making some progress in learning the lute, Rolth pulls out his own Sargrass lute and begins to play along, playing a simple accompaniment to what the others are playing. He adds a little song to go along, and it soars over the simple melody like an angel over amber waves of grain, or something similarly poetic.

Over the river and through the woods,
The Eight Petaled Rose did stride,
Seeking the fate of Nantyr the wise,
And naught from them could hide.

They caught the scent of the quarry they sought,
Grumpy old Chesmu aside,
They followed the trail, and followed the river,
Til by the falls they did bide.

Terrible beasts, all friends turned to foe,
They battled side by side,
The dead walked upon water, so fell,
And fell on them like a tide.

With smashing and slashing, and bashing, oh my,
Prayers to the Gods were cried,
And in the end, our heroes prevailed,
Victory not denied.

Through the falls, and into the caves,
Did our Petals glide,
And fought frogmen, and ghouls, and so forth and such,
Though fatigued, I must confide.

At last they reached, to that dark place,
Where Chuul priest did preside,
Over altar and tentacle, and madness too,
And that is what was inside.

Perform (strings) = 11
Perform (sing) = 32

Kiwina (Steve M) 25/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday December 7th, 2020 10:47:18 PM
Kiwina never took to the habit of the eastern sailors of singing to keep uniform time on working the sails. He is not musically inclined.

"If you see an amulet that looks like tentacles, be careful. We think they somehow enchant their wearers."

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform:Strings +2)**|-|Crit - d20=8 ;
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 8:28:39 AM
Mak continued to play and as Rolth joined in he tried to sing an accompaniment with the bard but after a few verses he ended up just humming along. During the performance he smiled at the approaching creature and sat with his back against the tree so that he'd be more comfortable.

OOC: Perform: Sing +0, Roll 8; Mak would take 10, but the result wouldn't have been different on the Perform: Strings. As for his voice, it needs work.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d8+5=8 ;
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 10:00:35 AM

Having been noticed, and misunderstood Falco continues his approach to Kiwina's side. He gives a soft hoot and then starts o laugh a little bit.

"Not an owl but an owlfolk, use to he a halfling for what its worth. You don't seem to be bad sorts, I am going to heal my friend Kiwina here unless you object, no good walking around wounded right?"

{Healing Kiwina: 8 unless there is an objection.}

Once that is done he hums along with Rolth.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

DM Mark - Visitors - Friend or Foe?
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 7:08:34 PM
Tzak stays hidden and watches.
Rolth answers most of their questions with a song. (Nice work! I’m awarding Rolth a Hero Point for the creative effort.)
Mak puts his back to the tree and continues his playing.
Kiwina describes the evil amulets seeming make by the creatures the heroes fought.
Falco tries to explain what he is as he heals Kiwina, but they seem a little confused.

The attitude of these creatures brightens a bit as the Petals take a relaxed attitude and play and sing.

”Hey Rolth! Nice song.”
“Yeah, you guys are alright.”
“An altar and a tentacle? What’s that about?”
“And what’s a choolpriest?”
“Frog-men? Is that like an owl-halfling? We're fauns. Have you met any fauns before?”

The fauns all stow their bows and walk over toward the party, following Kiwina and Rolth back to the tree. You can see they carry cudgels and each has a dagger. The other two also pull our panpipes, playing and talking as they go.

”Ooo. Their owl can talk. Hey, you got a name?”
“Cool. How ‘bout the cat. Hey there kitty cat - can you talk too? What’s your name?”
“The owl says he’s a disguised halfling, but it’s a pretty good disguise.”
“Sure Mr. Owl-hafling, you can heal your friend. You don’t need my permission.”

The fauns begin to prance and caper to the music. Even as tired as you are, it’s tempting to join them, or a least tap a foot or clap to the music. Do you dance with them?

They pull out some large leather flasks and drink from them as they offer it to you. One of them has a few rabbits hanging from a belt. They also pull out some cheese and rough bread.

“You guys look tired. You want some wine? Do you need some food?”
“Hey, you guys have bows. We make pretty good arrows. I think we even have some longer ones for your big bows.”
“Looks like you guys need some rest. We can stay and keep an eye out for stuff while you rest.”
“Hey, can we go in the cave with you? Well, after you rest I guess.”
“We haven’t been in there.”
“Izzat altar and tentacle thing still there?”
“I wanna see the dead choolpriest.”

They seem to be willing to stay here with you as you sleep and share some food. They still have some questions. Do you let them stay or do you ask that they leave? If you do let them stay, do you all sleep and rely on them to keep watch?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 9:26:32 PM
Rolth, as tired as he is, can't pass up a little food, wine, and dancing. He enjoys the camaraderie of these fey creatures, but doesn't overindulge, and is loath to have them take watch alone. "You are fine fellows, but I believe we can all help keep watch in the night. Perhaps it would be best if some of us pair up with one of you per watch, so that you might watch out for the return of your nymph friend, who is familiar to you, and we could know if any more of the foes we have fought turn up. I'll take the last watch before morning. After breakfast, we can decide what to do next, whether to look for Euthemia, reenter the caves, or report back to the Council of Clans straightaway."

Kiwina (Steve M) 33/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 10:07:37 PM
Kiwina thanks Falco for the healing. He also begs off from any dancing, although normally he is reasonably accomplished at the dances of his homeland.

Kiwina would be happy to watch with a satyr sharing his shift.

"I don't advise going to see the altar or the dead monsters right now. Maybe in the morning. Someone could move the bodies along. Do you have any magic that could -- I don't know, re-bless -- the area?" Kiwina actually doesn't think the satyrs should go on the cave, but if it belonged to a friend of theirs he's not going to tell them not to -- just make sure they're not alone with the tentacle and altar.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 2:59:52 AM
Tsak sheathes his sword and slowly rises from his spot in the grass. He's carefull to not make any sudden or threatening moves.

Her name is Esmerelda. No she can't talk, but is quite adept at making her feelings known. G'day, I'm Tsak.

Tsak moves back to the camp and tries some of the food. The wine he leaves alone. He'll check out the arrows to see if there are any bolts that fit his crossbow. Also he's content to share a watch shift with a happy little creature.
He settles back down at his spot at the base of the tree for another nap before his watch is due...

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform:Strings +2)**|-|Crit - d20+2=3 ; d20+2=11 ;
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 8:26:29 AM
Mak happily accepted any arrows the fauns might have to spare and in return redoubled his efforts at the mandolin. After a false start on a tune he was unfamiliar with he had to retune his instrument and try again. Afterwards he managed a passable rendition of a pub favorite where he was from. With his miserable attempt at singing still on his mind he kept silent and focused on the instrumental portion of the song.

When the offer of dancing came up Mak was happy he had an instrument in his hand and didn't need to join in; he just played a little louder. All the while Mak tried to keep an eye on Rolth to see if he could discover new ways to pick out the music on the strings of his mandolin. After a short while however Mak set the mandolin aside and just clapped along and hoped they'd not attract too much attention from enemies in the area.

OOC: Perform: Strings, Roll 3; Try again, Roll 11. PS: Let me know how many arrows the faun's can spare.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 10:34:47 AM
Falco chuckles at the idea of being a halfling in disguise. He declines the wine but cheese and rabbit are too much for him to turn down. With a small hoot he taps his foot clearly ready to join into a dance.

"You fawns might be the most plesant things we have seen in this woods. Good company, food, you are a welcome change from the recent events. I take it you guys live out here?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=21 ;
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 1:16:20 PM
Elyas cautiously takes the offered food and drink

"thank you for your hospitality. this is certainly welcome after so many hard days and bad news."

Elyas will still examine the food and drink before he tries it, just to be safe
perception = 21

I would not recommend going back in that cave, there is a lot of death in there and not a lot of interest. in any case, many of us are tired and hurt. we have to rest before we do anything

DM Mark - Visitors - Friend or Foe?
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 11:53:00 PM
The fauns are a bit startled as Tsak suddenly appears, but soon relax and the song and dance goes on as the light fades from the sky. They try to dance with Esmerelda as well, but she’s having none of it. They are very surprised, and really very pleased, to find that Falco is not a halfling in disguise, but rather an actual humanoid owl!

Brym works with the Petals to gather some wood and make a fire pit under the tree. Cael pulls out some flint and a steel and soon has a cheery cooking fire going as he also lights a couple of torches.

Tar goes to the water’s edge and digs up some tuberous roots to cook. Tar pulls some herbs and powders out of his bag as Brym skins and cleans the rabbits. Tar has a pot for the roots and uses sticks to spit the rabbits to cook as he adds things to everything that’s cooking.

Soon the smells remind the Petals how much they long for real food. Most are wary of the wine, but those that do partake note a very nice vintage, with some interesting herbal tastes added in. Tar brooks no nonsense with the food, preventing Carl and Brym (and perhaps the Petals) from sampling things as they cook.

There seems to be enough food to go around. Interestingly, Cael’s leather flask never seems to run out of wine as it’s shared, and soon the fauns, Rolth, Mak and Elyas begin to feel the effects of the wine, though none overimbibe.

Kiwina asks if the fauns can bless the area somehow, but recommends the fauns against going into the caverns. Elyas echoes this concern.

”Uh, we’re not afraid to go into the cave - with you guys. You guys are going back in there, right.”
“Yeah, we’re not afraid if you’re not afraid.”
“Euthemia coming back? Oh, I fear she’s gone - likely killed by these horrible things.”
“Ugh. Horrible is right. But we’re not scared to go in. You ... you guys are going back in.”
“Sure, we live near here. But we move around a lot.”
“Arrows? Bolts? Yeah, we got those.”

Similar to his flask, Cael has a strange quiver that seems to hold more than it should. Each PC that has a bow or crossbow is given 20 very finely made pieces of ammunition. These are masterwork arrows and bolts.

The night continues and eventually everyone feels a need for sleep. You cannot recall a more pleasant evening in recent memory. You all feel at peace and the horrible events with the hellhounds and in the caverns almost seem a distant memory. It seems the fauns meant to share the watch, but all three fall peacefully asleep. The Petals keep a watch and the night passes without any problems.

You wake with the fauns to a bright, crisp morning with birds brightly singing in the tree above you. Everyone feels very well rested. And eventhough a grim object still awaits you in the caverns behind the waterfall, you feel strangely at peace here. Perhaps this lake is special.

Similar to his flask, Cael has a strange quiver that seems to hold more than it should. Each PC that has a bow or crossbow is given 20 very finely made pieces of ammunition. These are masterwork arrows and bolts.

The night continues and eventually everyone feels a need for sleep. You cannot recall a more pleasant evening in recent memory. You all feel at peace and the horrible events with the hellhounds and in the caverns almost seem a distant memory. It seems the fauns meant to share the watch, but all three fall peacefully asleep. The Petals keep a watch and the night passes without any problems.

You wake with the fauns to a bright, crisp morning with birds brightly singing in the tree above you. Everyone feels very well rested. And eventhough a grim object still awaits you in the caverns behind the waterfall, you feel strangely at peace here. Perhaps this lake is special.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 0/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Thursday December 10th, 2020 9:53:21 AM
Falco wakes up with a large stretch, stands and touches his toes a few time. He gives a few small satasfied hoots before getting down to the business of being a cleric. Grabbing a drink he moves to sit quietly by the water an pray for the continued aid of the warper-sar. As always he knows he can change his body in different ways but continues to make himself my agile, as he has every day.

He finishes his morning prayers mumbling quietly. "Everything is changing, all the wold. Last nights change that brought us new friends is most welcome."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- XCure ModX / XBulls StregnthX / XHold PersonX / XShield OtherX
1st- Bane / XCLWX / XDivine FavorX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(43/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(25)|15/10/-/-/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8 + 8|Crit x3
Thursday December 10th, 2020 10:53:53 AM
Mak played along until the food was ready and then took a break to wash up and change clothes. The only clean thing he had was is old army uniform, so he shrugged that on quickly and tried to rinse off his standard clothes in lakes water. Afterwards he hung those on a low branch, ate, cleaned his armor, and pulled it back on. When everyone was settling down he did so in turn and rested.

Though the night was uneventful his dreams were plagued with images of the dead piled around him as he was pinned and unable to move. He tried over and over again to move his limbs but each time proved to be a futile attempt. Eventually he felt in control of his own body and jerked awake where he was greeted with the sights of a beautiful day instead of the battlefield he'd dreamt about.

He thanked Cael for the arrows and counted them out carefully as he put them in his quiver in preparation for a return to the caverns behind the waterfall.

OOC: To confirm, the MW property of the arrows do not stack with the magic bow, right?

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday December 10th, 2020 11:03:11 AM
Elyas accepts the crossbow bolts happily.

he stretches and enjoys the fine weather, almost recovered form the horrible day int he cave the day before. he is curious how this day will go, whether they really are going back into the cave or if they are going to leave. He doesn't have any reason to go back in, but the fawns seem very insistent about going back in.

Elyas prepares his spells for the day, planning on not burning through them quite so fast this time around

Kiwina (Steve M) 40/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday December 10th, 2020 11:31:45 AM
Feeling better after a night of rest, Kiwina takes up the question the satyrs asked. "Are we going back into the cave? I'm pretty sure we are. The bigger question is when. Can you tell us anything about the cave? Did Euthemia ever say anything about it?"

The way Kiwina sees it, they still have to deal with that altar, although he's not sure whether they could do that best by going somewhere else first. And they haven't made a search of the interior. He's a bit worried that something else might be lurking under one of the pools that they never really explored well.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (49/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Thursday December 10th, 2020 7:37:10 PM
Rolth awakes feeling refreshed and cheery, despite the horrors of the previous day. He sets to thinking about what to do next. "Hey Falco, any chance that the warper-sar could grant you the power to re-consecrate that altar and sever its connection to the Deep? And speaking of the deep, can you enspell us to let us search the bottom of the lake? I wonder if we might find what happened to the poor nymph down there. As far as the caverns go, it seems like we ought to clear out the dead, and give the place a better search, now that we are mostly recovered from the battle." Having spoken his mind, he tucks into breakfast with gusto. He'll help Mak and the others clean up with some prestidigitation too, if they like!

DM Mark - "Last nights change that brought us new friends is most welcome."
Thursday December 10th, 2020 9:22:19 PM
Falco wakes and prays for spells, thankful for his new found friends.
Though Mak has bad dreams, his waking reality is rather peaceful. And his clothes are clean. He thanks Cael for the arrows.
Elyas is glad for the fine bolts, and wonders if it's really necessary to go back into that yucky cave.
Kiwina asks the fauns if they know anything about the caverns behind the waterfall.
Rolth wakes refreshed. He wonders about searching the lake and what can be done with the altar.

The fauns wake not too early and not particularly late. They quickly set about making a fire and warming leftover food, accompanied by some cake like oat biscuits honey and bits of nuts and fruit. It’s a little stale, but it tastes pretty good.

Tar claps his hands and rubs them together. ”Awright. What now?”

The fauns look expectantly at the heroes.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (49/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Thursday December 10th, 2020 9:42:37 PM
"That's a great question, Tar. So far, folks have suggested any number of things, including searching under the lake, physically destroying or reconsecrating the altar, searching the caverns, disposing of the bodies in the cavern, and report backing to the Council immediately. I for one think we should go back into the caverns for a good look around now that we are rested, and take care of the bodies so that they can't be further misused. While we're in there, we should do something about that nasty altar and the tentacle. Hopefully it hasn't grown into a whole beast by now! What do you guys want to do?"

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(25)|15/10/-/-/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8 + 8|Crit x3
Friday December 11th, 2020 8:31:48 AM
Mak took down his dry clothing and repacked it haphazardly in his bag such that it would be wrinkly when he removed it. Those watching had an aha moment as to why he always looked rumpled. It was his packing. Today however Mak would wear his uniform as it would likely get wet and when they left here he wanted to have his dry normal clothing ready.

Mak was all for destroying the altar, but he wanted to carry the bits outside and scatter them on the ground around the lake or bury them someplace nearby. If that was the plan he would start on the hole before they entered the caverns.

Kiwina (Steve M) 40/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday December 11th, 2020 10:28:19 AM
Kiwina is a bit iffy about going back into the cave before they are fully healed, but admits that searching the lake and caves to make sure there are no other followers of the Deep hidden in there would be a good idea. It looked as if many of the ones they fought could have breathed underwater.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 3d6=13 ; 2d8+5=12 ;
Friday December 11th, 2020 2:22:15 PM
As the others start to get ready Falco again tends to the wound of those that have them. Gathering the Petals he first channels some healing energy. Then moves to Kiwina and adds some more healing power.

{Channel: 13}
{CMW Kiwina: 12}

"Sure if you guys want to go swimming I can do that."

Whoever wants to explore the lake can divide ten hours of water breathing between them.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd-XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday December 11th, 2020 3:34:18 PM
Elyas shrugs at the others' suggestions. If you all want to go back into that cave I will of course go with you, but I do not know that we can do any more in there. i do not have anything strong enough to ensure that the altar is destroyed. burning the body might be a good idea. but we have to make sure that we return to the council as soon as possible to warn them of the dangers we have found

DM Mark - Discussions
Saturday December 12th, 2020 12:09:48 AM
In response to Tar’s question, Rolth mentions several responsibilities the petals have - searching the caverns, dealing with the altar and that awful tentacle, reporting back to the Council of the Clans.
Mak packs away his cleaned clothes, smelling slightly of campfire smoke.
Kiwina has reservations about going back in, but keeps them ho herself.
Falco channels some healing and offers to let the other’s breathe water if needed.
Elyas is not sure what do next - he’s not sure the altar can be destroyed or if the tentacle can be burned, but he does agree the Council must be informed.

Still, even with all the options discussed, the Petals are relieved to not be fighting anything. It's a pretty nice morning, but there are some clouds gathering. Could this mean rain?

The fauns watch all of this.

[b]”Whoa. You can make people breathe underwater? Cool!”
“A creepy altar?”
“A tentacle that can’t be burned?”
“You guys know the Council of the Clans? I heard those guys are jerks. Well, Chesmu says they are.”
“You guys … um, are you going back in?”
“I want to breathe water!”

Sense Motive DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {The fauns seem emboldened, and seem to want to go into that cave - maybe even without you. Maybe.}

Kiwina (Steve M) 40/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Saturday December 12th, 2020 2:08:13 PM
"Well, if we did go back to the cave, we would probably need someone to get a message to the council." Kiwina suggests. He worries about the satyrs going in the cave before the Petals have checked it out again.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Saturday December 12th, 2020 6:47:43 PM
Rolth is thinking that the satyrs aren't likely to want to go talk to a grumpy council, nor should they be left here to explore the altar alone, so says, "Thank you yet again for the blessed healing, Falco. As for what to do next, perhaps we could all go into the caverns together to see what we can learn, then decide who will go see the Council. What do the rest of you think?"

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(25)|15/10/-/-/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8 + 8|Crit x3 d20=8 ;
Monday December 14th, 2020 8:26:34 AM
Mak was unable to read the fauns but based on what they were saying he suspected they were just excited and curious. He'd been that way once, but the horrors of war had tempered his attitude somewhat. Some might say it spoiled it and was one reason he found solace in a bottle.

"If we send someone back it'll need to be someone they trust." Mak answered Kiwina. " and probably two someones.", he added.

OOC: Sense Motive +0, Roll 8.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+8=27 ;
Monday December 14th, 2020 10:38:57 AM
{Sense Motive: 27} {ooc: Don't forget to update your HP so I don't waste spells}

Falco looks to the fawns. "Clearly you are a curious sort. If we go back in I am sure you can come too just stay back and out of harms way."

He listens to the discussion about sending someone back. "Were not moving into the caves? I am sure the time we spend in there will not delay a message over much."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd-XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday December 14th, 2020 12:56:48 PM
"Very well, let's not spend more time discussing this. lets' carefully clear out these caves to make sure there aren't any more creepy priests in there or anything, and then get back to speak with the council. the last venture into the cave almost went really badly for us, hopefully we cleared most of the danger yesterday. still, be careful and stick together.

Elyas gathers his things and prepares to go back into the cave. this time he has brought a few spells that seem like they could help in a cave

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, dispel magic
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (3/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday December 14th, 2020 8:09:46 PM
Lets go back in with the fawns and have a look around. If something attacks us then we'll deal with it and we know there is more to do here. If not, then perhaps it will be safe to leave the fawns guarding the local area so others don't go in and we can go back to the council.
Whew, that was a lot of words. Tsak sits back exhausted by the effort of extended communication.

He packs the 20 excellent bolts with his gear and grabs some still-warm grub, then waits to see what the consensus is for what to do next.

DM Mark - Discussions d20+11=21 ;
Monday December 14th, 2020 9:43:39 PM
The Petals discuss their options. There is discussion of needing to get word to the Council. Most agree that going back into the caverns is necessary, if only to keep these fauns from going in by themselves and getting killed. Or worse. Some think they should go in without the fauns.

Eventually it is decided to go back in with the fauns in tow and see where things stand.

The party ventures into the caverns. Whether you swim across the lake to get there or manage to climb the rockface, you all manage to get past the waterfall. The fauns swim across. They splash each other, laughing as they go. You don’t need much ability to sense motive to know the laughter is forced - the fauns seem pretty nervous.

They light torches. Cael nochs an arrow in his bow, as Tar and Byrn hold torches in one hand and a cudgel in the other. They allow the Petals to precede them.

Assuming the Petals offer to create light, ”Um, that’s fine. But I’d still like to have my own light anyway.”

As you press into the caverns, the uneven floor takes the fauns some time to get used to. However noone is used to the smell. You figure it’s probably not worse than when you were in here, but having spent some time outside it’s as strong for you as it is for the fauns.

”Icky.” says Tar.
”Double icky.” says Bryn.

You pass a lot of dead bodies. Dead liontaur ghouls stick out of the shallow water here and there. The frog-like deep ones come into view.

”By Eberoyn’s Teeth! What are those!”

They see the bizarre hybrid liontaur-octopus creatures. And then the hulking Chuul corpse looms in the dakness. Though still, it is an intimidating sight.

”Wow. You guys killed that? Whoa.”

Eventually you make your way to the back of the caverns. The smell is the worst here as the black altar with embedded, ancient shells comes into view. Perhaps most disturbing, atop the altar is a tentacles, slowly moving. The grey scabarous thing sits there, much as it did before. You remember chopping it into pieces, and yet here it is, a whole, writhing abomination.

Perception DC 20 or Healing DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: { You can see that there are actually a couple chunks missing, and it does seem more damaged than before you chopped it up and used acidon the thing. Are those new scars from the acid?}

Arcana DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: { You can tell that the acid did cause some damage, but perhaps not enough to end any magical regeneration.}

The altar bears the marks Mak made with his adamantine weapon.

The fauns stare in horror at the thing moving on the altar. ”Uh. What the heck is that?”

Cael vomits.

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+5=25 ;
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 9:07:02 AM
"Well chaps, I'm certainly not too chuffed that tentacle is still intact, but it does bear the marks of our attempts to damage it. Specifically I think from Elyas' acid magic. Mak said as he drew his sword and took a swipe at the corner of the altar. Based on the damage done to the altar Mak tried to estimate how long it would take to completely destroy the evil pedestal.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 25, Success!

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+11=21 ;
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 9:42:04 AM
{Perception: 21}

Falco also notes that tentecal has kept some of the damage which is a good sign. He knows there is no way he can damage the alter so really dose little more then watch to make sure there are no suprises.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd-XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Kiwina (Steve M) 65/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+17=20 ;
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 11:31:43 AM
Kiwina prepares different spells this day, considering he knows they'll be in a cave.

After seeing if Cael needs to leave and -- if he does -- escorting any of the satyrs out of the cave, Kiwina is interested in making sure there are no large recesses or hiding spots underneath the water inside the cave. He starts checking in the cave with the altar, so as to be close to the others.

(Perception = 20)

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Ranger:
1 - detect snares and pits, summon nature's ally I
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, faerie fire, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+11=31 ;
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 3:53:49 PM
knowledge Arcana = 31!

Elyas studies the tentacle
"you're right Mak, it does look like the acid did something at least. but not enough to end its magical regeneration. well, we're here now, and it sure would be good to know what kills these things, especially if it is a part of something bigger that we end up facing down later. I do know that different things end regeneration effects in different creatures. perhaps we can spend some time experimenting on this tentacle to find what works best. after all, I am a man of science!

he will start by holding his hands over the tentacle and shooting out a gout of flame!

Fire usually seems like a good place to start!
[cast burning hands on the tentacle]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, dispel magic
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (7/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 4:56:22 PM
We should pack this thing up and take it outside." Mak suggested. "I also think we should look around to see how this little operation was being financed. They should have a little coin banging about here. What?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20=13 ;
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 7:22:17 PM
The burners and sword swingers seem to have the tentacle and altar in hand, so Rolth helps Kiwina search around. He also keeps a detect magic going while entering and searching, hoping to find anything special that we might have missed in the murk.

(Perception = 27 to search)

DM Mark - "I am a man of science!"
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 10:50:28 PM
Several of the Petals can see that the tentacle shows signs of previous damage.
Mak begins hacking at the altar some more.
Elyas casts Burning Hands on the thing as Mak jumps back. Mak suggests perhaps this should be taken outside.
Kiwina is worried about the fauns, offering to take them out if needed. He also plans to search beneath the water in the main room.
Rolth helps with the search, using Detect Magic as he does so.
Falco keeps a sharp eye out for trouble.

Mak’s attacks on the altar continue to have some effect. His adamantine weapon is effective, and between his considerable strength and even more considerable dexterity, he begins to chip away at the thing. Still, he thinks it may take the better part of the day to destroy the stone altar with his rapier.

Elyas’s spell seems to have good effect. Its jerky movements increase as it blackens and crisps in spots. The movement is more reactive than intentional - it does not really seem to move away. Maybe another such attack would end it. You wouldn’t think it would smell much worse in here, but the burning tentacle manages to add another level of foulness to the air. Oily smoke gathers at the rock above.

As Kiwina and Rolth search, the fauns join in. Cael looks a little woozy though. You all come up with some various bits of cast off equipment - some bags, pieces of clothing, a few household items here and there. You find 53 gp, 127 sp, 192 cp. 3 maces, 10 daggers, a couple of now useless crossbows, 10 spears. And some bits of Cael’s breakfast. Yech.

No more magic is found beyond the amulets you have and the items Elyas pulled off the Chuul.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 7:05:53 AM
Rolth suggests that, once the altar is destroyed and the tentacle burning is complete, that we float the bodies out to the river and away, following the example of our new satyr friends in cleansing this place. Then make haste back to the Council to report on Nantyr's fate. He will contribute an alchemists fire to the tentacle effort if Elyas runs low on spells before it is done.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 9:26:01 AM
Falco nods "A good plan Rolth. At best this place will become a health hazard if left as it is."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd-XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 9:38:38 AM
Encouraged by his success, Mak continued to hack away at the altar. He didn't want any trace of the thing left that could be used by another and he was committed to finishing with it's destruction.

"You think a blessing from a goodly deity would help here?" he asked Falco between swings of his light blade. It was times such as this when he wished he had his uncles blade. That one was a good deal larger than his and also made of the same hardened material.

"If the first Ebonblade were here this would be short work, but as it is my nimbler blade is going to take all day."

Kiwina (Steve M) 65/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 4:14:22 PM
If the others are still busy when the chamber with the altar is finished, Kiwina is ready to check the other caves and then move on to the lake, if he can get help to do so. This could be an all day thing.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 5:52:02 PM
Elyas is happy to find that fire does seem to work better than other things they have tried. of course, today he didn't bring a lot of fire spells with all the water in the cave... he runs a finger along his pearl of power, recalling burning hands to memory and fires off another wave of fire at the remains of the tentacle.

DM Mark - Workday!
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 11:47:51 PM
Rolth suggests that the bodies be cleared out of the caverns and sent down river. He offers an alchemist’s fire to help with the tantacle thing.
Falco agrees, thinking these caves will become pretty rank pretty soon.
Mak keeps hacking away at the altar, occasionally lamenting the delicacy of his blade as it just doesn’t have the oomph of a larger weapon.
Kiwina focuses his attention on the other caverns and lake.
Elyas again casts Burning Hands on the tentacle.

Mak jumps back as Elyas casts his spell without warning.

Elyas’ spell causes the tentacle to shudder and jerk. It finally stops moving at last, burnt to a crisp. The air hangs thick with a salty stench.

Kiwina leaves the back chamber to search other areas. The fauns are more than happy to go with Kiwina. Searching the other chambers, you find the same cast off things as before - some hide armor here, belts and laces there. You also find 4 daggers, a mace and a longsword. You also find some gold and silver jewelry worth a total of 250 gp.

By about the end of the day, Mak manages to break the altar into several large pieces. He also a sweaty mess at this point and feels a bit ill from the smoke and the mess.

If the party works together, you can drag all the bodies out of the caverns as well. It’s a lot of work to get them across the lake area and over to the existing river.

By the end of the day, everyone is quite exhausted. The light fades from the sky. The fauns still have wine they share as well as some rabbits and game fowl.

Nice work!

Kiwina (Steve M) 65/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+23=28 ;
Thursday December 17th, 2020 12:10:10 AM
Before declaring that they have searched enough, Kiwina looks around the area of the lake to see if he can find any signs of survivors from Nantyr's clan escaping. (Survival = 28 to track monstrous humanoids)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+9=29 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+13=32 ;
Thursday December 17th, 2020 7:33:52 AM
Rolth will assist Kiwina's efforts to search for tracks, and over the evening meal (with a bit of wine, thank you very much!) ask the fauns if they saw any signs of survivors or others who had left the scene. If there is any singing and dancing, he will once again join in with his voice and instrument.

(surivival = 29, success to assist)

While we camp, he also asks Elyas whether he has any spells or other abilities to help identify the magic items that we found on the chuul. Rolth will assist with that as he is able, as well.

Finally, he will take the last watch, keeping a keen eye and ear out for trouble.

(Perception = 32)

(spellcraft = 17 to assist, success)

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Thursday December 17th, 2020 9:39:39 AM
Mak carried out one of the larger pieces and after the evening meal set about burying it a way from the lake. He worked through his watch and afterwards fell into a coma like sleep with his bow laid across his chest.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday December 17th, 2020 1:00:45 PM
Oh yes, good point Rolth. with all of the work today i had nearly forgotten that we hadn't spent time examining the Chuul's effects yet.

Elyas lays the items out in front of himself and starts tinkering with them, looking to see what they do

[ooc:I'm going to take 10 on each item, which is a 24 on spellcraft. if any of them are too hard to figure out with that, Elyas will try again the next day with magical aid.]

DM Mark - Workday!
Thursday December 17th, 2020 11:43:34 PM
Kiwina looks to see if there are signs of any surviving liontaurs fleeing this place.
Rolth helps with the search and asks if the fauns know of any other members of this doomed clan that may have survived. He also asks Elyas if he can identify the magic items the chuul had.
Mak carries the largest piece of the altar out of the cavern, burying it. The charred remains of the tentacle fall into the water, sinking beneath the surface. He’s quite tired.
Elyas turns his attention to the magic items from the chuul.

Elyas is able to discern the abilities of all the things the chuul had. His spellcraft checks reveal:

- Amulet of natural armour (+1) +1 Nat armour
- Belt of mighty constitution (+2) +2 CON
- Bracers of armour (+2) +2AC
- Cloak of resistance (+2) +2 saves
- Headband of inspired wisdom (+2) +2 WIS
- Potion of Cure moderate wounds
- Potion of Cure moderate wounds
- Ring of Protection (+2) +2 AC

The fauns marvel at the hard work and insight of the Petals.

”Wow. You guys are pretty good.”
“Yeah. We like you guys.”
“You guys should stay here with us and hunt hell hounds.”
“Yeah, that’s scary stuff, but with you it’d be a cinch!”
“Surviving member of the Hounds Tooth Clan? Beats me. There may be some, but I dunno where they would be.”
“Hmmm. I can think of some places some might hide.”
“What made them all come here anyway?”

You settle down of another peaceful night’s sleep. You set a watch, and they fauns have good intentions of staying up to help, but, well, you’re guessing self-discipline about anything is not their strong suit.

You awake again to a glorious morning. And, holy crap, is Mak ever sore!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday December 18th, 2020 6:05:26 AM
Seeing the weariness and pain etched into Maks face Tsak takes pity on him. After getting some insider hunting knowledge from the fauns he's able to scrounge up some bird eggs and mushrooms to which he adds some fried game bird and peppercorn to make a breakfast fit for a, well a minor dignitary of a rather small county. But its the thought that counts right?
With the fawns help Tsak does his best to cook a hearty breakfast for everyone.

Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Rapier, MW|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Friday December 18th, 2020 8:29:04 AM
Mak tried to rise that morning and was given pause by his condition. By the green plants of insidious death, he was sore. He tried to rise again, this time he combined the attempt with a roll and was successful. Once on his feet he eyed the belt Elyas had identified the previous evening and wondered if that would help with his fatigue.

"Chaps, that belt would certainly make me feel a bit better if you'd allow me to get it." Mak said as he limped noticeably about while he tried to work the soreness out of his muscles.

OOC: As the one with the least amount of HP, Mak could certainly use that belt. Alternatively, a deflection bonus to his AC so he doesn't get hit would be cool too, i.e. Ring of Protection.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday December 18th, 2020 2:42:16 PM
Kiwina is ready for a rest from battle and its aftermath, although if the satyrs know of places where some of the Hounds Tooth clan may have hidden it would be great if they would check those places for survivors. He does not know where to go next if not to report to the council. A daydream of sailing later, he pulls himself back to the present.

Kiwina is interested in the ring or the headband, although either might be better fit for one of the other Petals.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday December 18th, 2020 5:01:13 PM
Elyas points out to the group what each item is. he is not particularly interested in any of it, as the Chuul's brand of magic was very different than what Elyas uses. hopefully these items would prove more useful for some of his companions.

alright, what's our next move? captain?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Friday December 18th, 2020 5:38:29 PM
"I agree with Kiwina, maybe our faun friends can go look for any remaining taurs and let them know it is safe to return to the village or head to the city. We should head back to report to the Council now, I think."

Rolth is fine with the others claiming the magic items. He has a lesser version of several of them, so would not deny his fellows their turns to select some.

DM Mark - Woldian Slowdown
Saturday December 19th, 2020 1:02:36 AM
Tsak wakes and hopes to distract the sore Mak with a nice breakfast.
Mak is indeed sore. Hoping that it may help a bit he puts on the magic belt. It doesn’t do much to relieve his soreness just yet, but he feels he could push through it.
Kiwina is ready for a rest. He’s worried that there may yet be more liontaurs out there from the Hound’s Tooth clan, hoping that perhaps the fauns can locate any refugees.
Rolth agrees, asking the fauns to see if they can locate any lost liontaurs.
Elyas considers the identified items for a moment before asking what’s next?

While the Petals do feel some pressure to report back to the Council of Clans, they know that the only urgency in this is what the Petals place on themselves. Afterall, they seem to have found what was enchanting the strange amulets and destroyed some “piece of the deep” that was empowering this.

The caverns behind the waterfall will retain an unpleasant smell for some time. The fauns and Kiwina worked to move the bodies downstream, but it still stinks in there.

Knowledge Nature or Survival DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {Disposing of dozens of bodies in a stream only moves the problem a little ways. You know the stream will be fouled by this for weeks, perhaps months in some places. Scavengers will come. Insects will gather. There may even be some fish die offs in places.}

This seems like a nice place to rest, maybe even for a few days. Or you can head back.

The fauns seem be good at being idle, but are not really the relaxing sort. They play some music, practice their archery, and play some games.

"Hey, let’s see who can hit that tree over there!”
”Hmmm. The lost liontaurs? Yeah, maybe we can go look for some of them tomorrow.”
“Hey, maybe that grouchy ol’ Chesmu know sumpthin.”
“I’m not talkin to him. Member what happened last time.”
“Yeah, he’s prolly still sore about that.”
“Well, we can look tomorrow.”
“Hey, let’s throw some knives.”
“Ooo. Look. I found a cool rock! It looks like you Bryn.”
“Does not. It looks like your butt.”
“Yeah, that’s what I said.”
“Ooo. I’ll get you for that.”
“You’ll have to catch me first!”

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And so we enter the Great Woldian Slowdown. This is a time when all Woldian Players are encouraged to venture over to the Giggling Ghost as a PC to take part in the games there. You are welcome to post here, but there will be no substantive advancement of the game. You DM’s may check in here from time to time, but there is no requirement for players or DMs to post her for the next couple of weeks.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyus Kwanza, Festive Yuletide! And don’t forget about Festivus For The Rest Of Us!

Enjoy the holidays - even if it’s a bit different this year.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Saturday December 19th, 2020 9:38:36 AM
Rolth, drinking in the cleansed air and water of this place, feels a deeper connection to his home isle, and for once is able to be patient. "Thank you, Elyas, for sharing your insights on these wondrous items. I have only some small skill in such things compared to yours. With respect to our next steps, on second thought, staying here for a little while to refresh our bodies and spirit would be worthwhile. And with such good company to entertain and delight us!" he adds with a smiling nod to the irrepressible fauns.

As we rest up, he will ask the fauns where we might find any hiding liontaurs, so that we might seek them out when the time comes to move on.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Monday December 21st, 2020 9:34:52 AM
Falco happily joins in the archery contest and overall is happy to mess around with the fauns as much as they like. Some relaxing fun sounds like just the thing. "Knives or arrows or even just a game of tag I am in."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd-XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Dagger|12/7/-/-/-|(PBS )**|1d4 + 4|Crit x2 d20+12=32 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=23 ;
Tuesday December 22nd, 2020 10:02:25 AM
Mak begged off the archery contest, but did participate in any dagger throwing contests. In fact, if no one objected he grabbed five of the daggers they found on the dead and added them to his equipment. So after carefully cleaning and oiling them he set them out for the contest.

Mak took his time and made five throws. Out of the five attempts all but one hit the center of the target. "Seems like luck is with me today." Mak said as he limped over to the target and pulled the daggers free before handing them off to the next person.

**Point Blank Shot
OOC: Looks like two of the 5 throws were natural 20's. No need to roll crits I think. I propose the target is AC 15 and we score 1 to 5 for each throw AC's 15-20. So Mak has 5+Miss+5+5+5=20.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+7=19 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=18 ;
Tuesday December 22nd, 2020 7:40:22 PM
Rolth will try his hand at throwing daggers, scoring four hits out of five! None is dead center like Mak's but close seems to count in this game. Tie game there, young bean!

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Dagger|12/7/-/-/-|(PBS )**|1d4 + 4|Crit x2
Wednesday December 23rd, 2020 11:17:25 AM
OOC: LOL! I score you as 4, 0, 3, 5, and 3 or 15 total.

"As I see it, lagging by five old bean." Mak laughed as he gathered the daggers to hand them to the next person.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Wednesday December 23rd, 2020 7:54:06 PM
"Ah, I see what you mean now, my knowledge of mathematology is somewhat lacking! Perhaps on par with your explaintology, haha!"

[OOC: So technically you need a 16 (not 15) to score a point? 16 =1, 17 =2, 18= 3, 19= 4, 20 =5]

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday December 24th, 2020 12:27:40 PM
Elyas laughs as he watches the others throwing daggers. he doesn't join in, but sits under a tree and watches the game

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Friday December 25th, 2020 2:00:58 PM
"Happy Yuletide, everybody! Here's a celebratory song!"

On the twelth day of Woldsmass,
Domi gave to me,
Twelve Humbles humming,
Eleven ninjas sniping,
Ten Dread Lords creeping,
Nine ponies prancing,
Eight halflings hopping,
Seven flagons brimming,
Six bolts of slaying,
Five Larien's rings,
Four auroch herds,
Three orcs of Izen,
Two Turtle Lakes,
And a Rapkes in the Sargrass.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Dagger|12/7/-/-/-|(PBS )**|1d4 + 4|Crit x2
Tuesday December 29th, 2020 11:22:24 AM
Mak counted some things on his fingers and after some brain work decided he'd miscalculated in his explainology for certain. "Yes, I guess you are correct. See this one here." he said pointing at one on the edge of the target. "hit, but you get no points for it. Shall we start over?"

OOC: Duh. 0-5 instead of 1-6. Stupid integers. LOL!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Tuesday December 29th, 2020 6:44:14 PM
"No need to start over, my friend, you lead by five. Ready for round two?"

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Dagger|12/7/-/-/-|(PBS )**|1d4 + 4|Crit x2 d20+12=20 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=16 ;
Wednesday December 30th, 2020 9:38:27 AM
Mak took the daggers and threw them again. The first two hit solidly in the center and the last at the edge of the target. As for the other two Mak spent some time rummaging through the bushes to find the ones he must have just thrown over his shoulder rather than at the target.

OOC: 11 points, round two...and 2 fumbles. argh!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+7=18 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=8 ;
Wednesday December 30th, 2020 12:37:58 PM
Rolth takes a brace of daggers and throws them in quick succession. Only three hits, but only one went off into the bushes, so that is something.

(13 points in round 2, the game is slightly closer!)

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday December 31st, 2020 11:56:49 AM
Kiwina wakes up long enough to learn the score, then nods off again.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Sunday January 3rd, 2021 7:39:09 PM
Rolth congratulates Mak on his dagger throwing victory, then stretches out a bit and wonders aloud, "We'll, it's about time to get back to it, I think. This was a welcome rest for body and spirit, though!"

DM Mark - Woldian Slowdown
Monday January 4th, 2021 1:14:32 AM
Welcome Back to the Wold - we now return you to your regular programming.
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The Petals join the fauns in some target practice. The Petals decide on throwing daggers.
Rolth and Mak both make a good showing.
Rolth even composes a celebratory song!

The fauns take a stab at throwing daggers, but they’re not nearly as good as the Petals. Still, they do their best.

”Wow. Yer pretty good with a blade there Mak.”
“Yeah, I sure don’t wanna be on the receiving end!”
“Rolth, nice song.”
“Hey, you guys are all fun. You should stay with us - we could have a great time!”
“Yeah. We could maybe find some women folk. Maybe some nymphs or dryads!”
“Yeah, that’s sumpthin missing here.”
“Hey Falco - beggin your pardon, but are you a, er, a boy or a girl? I jus haven’t met an owl-person before.”
“Dude - you can’t ask that! What’s wrong with you!”
“Mebbe we could even find a filly for ol’ Kiwina here."
“Or a stallion - we don’t judge.”
“Anyway, you should stay with us!”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Monday January 4th, 2021 10:00:12 AM
Falco is thrilled by the festive feel of things. It is almost enough to bring back that lost halfling since of whimsey. As the fauns start to throw he cast Guidance on them to help improve their aim and to add to the fun. Occasionally he will cast light on one of the thrown knives as well.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd-XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Dagger|12/7/-/-/-|(PBS )**|1d4 + 4|Crit x2
Monday January 4th, 2021 10:28:16 AM
"Daggers aren't really my thing, old bean." Mak admitted to Rolth and crew. "I'm surprised I did as well as I did, but I was taking my time. You seemed to rush through it. Still it has to be a good amount of luck that guided my hand."

As Falco messed with his daggers Mak play growled and let loose with a friendly Argh! as needed. When it was over Mak carefully placed the five cleaned daggers in sheaths at his waist. He wanted to be ready if he ran out of arrows.

At the invitation to stay, Mak replied. "I don't think we can stay." he said with emphasis on the word can. "We are expected back and people are counting on us and truly we should tell others about this tragedy and get it sorted so other lakes aren't spoiled with the bodies of the dead. I am not the senior member here so our course will be decided upon by others, perhaps Captain Kiwina, or Rolth."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 35/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday January 4th, 2021 3:51:59 PM
Tsak takes time out from watching clouds go by to cast an eye over at the knife throwing competition.

We probably should hit the frog and toad fellas, is there anything else that needs to be cleaned up before we take our leave?

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday January 4th, 2021 5:14:30 PM
I agree, we have already spent more than enough time here. what happened here to these poor creatures may be a sign of things to come. We need to warn the council and do what we can to prepare people to fight this tentacle cult.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Monday January 4th, 2021 6:45:25 PM
"Perhaps we could enjoy a few more hours of your company if you will share with us the places where you think any remaining members of the Hounds Tooth clan might be hiding. Would you show us those places, before we must take our leave and report back to the Council?"

(OOC: Everyone should be well healed up by now, please check your headers.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday January 4th, 2021 9:38:29 PM
Kiwina is well rested, and ready to move on -- checking to make sure they haven't missed any clan members, and taking word of what they've found back to Chessford.

DM Mark - Decisions
Tuesday January 5th, 2021 12:56:35 AM
Falco has a bit of fun helping the fauns in the dagger throwing. They fauns encourage his help, knowing they need it to beat a hero like Mak.
Having won the dagger throwing contest, Mak collects his blades. He tells the fauns that the Petals cannot stay.
Tsak too is ready to go, thinking fondly of a proper bed.
Elyas agrees the Petals should leave and get work to the Council.
Rolth asks the fauns for help finding any refugee clan members.
Kiwina is well rested and ready to move onward to Chessford.

Indeed, this rest here with the fauns has been restorative to everyone. They seem pleasant enough, restless and active with a pretty short attention span. But they are fun to hang out with.

The fauns respond to Rolth’s question about any clan members.

”Huh. Where would they be? I dunno. Cael, Tar - what do you guys think.”
“Hmm. I know some places we should check Byrn. But what if they’re crazy like the ones here?”
“Yeah - you mentioned them amulets. What if they got ‘em too?”
“I know you’re headed back, but looking for liontaurs wouldn’t take more than a day or three.”
“We need some more wine.”
“Hey, can we see the amulets? Me and Tar wanted to see what they look like, maybe even try one on.”
“What about that ol hermit guy. He might know.”
“Oooo, look! A squirrel!”
“Chesmu knows this area pretty well. But he’s pretty grouchy, and he’s prolly still sore about the last time.”
“Yeah, on second thought let’s skip that guy. He can’t take a joke.”
“Byrn, that was pretty stupid to make a joke about his dead wife.”
“Nah, I know some places we could check. If the hell hounds didn’t get em first.”
“Well, I’m not poking around for them without you Petals. A guy could get killed by crazy liontaurs. Or hell hounds. Or crazy liontaurs and hell hounds.
“We could look where we saw them berries. And we could get some berries. And if these guys are with us we wouldn’t have to worry about the hell hounds.”
“That cloud kinda looks like Falco. Look Falco, that looks like you.”
"Hey Tsak, what kinda cat is Esmerelda anyway?"

So the Petals have some options - Do you return straight away to Chessford, which would take about three or four days travel? Do you take the time to stop by and talk to Chesmu the hermit and ask what he thinks, which might add a half a day? Do you spend a day or three investigating places the fauns think some frightened liontaurs might hide?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Tuesday January 5th, 2021 6:39:15 AM
Rolth suggests that the party spend a day looking for signs of living taurs. If we find some, we can have them look for more in turn Then let's swing by Chesmu's residence on the way to Chessford, to let him know what we found.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|Dagger|12/7/-/-/-|(PBS )**|1d4 + 4|Crit x2
Tuesday January 5th, 2021 8:40:20 AM
Mak agreed that seaching for the missing taurs was a good idea, as well as touching base with Chesmu. He also wanted to revisit the village to make certain no one wandered back into the community and needed aid. Maybe even look for places people could hide and perhaps refortify his flask and skin if there was time.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday January 5th, 2021 12:42:50 PM
Elyas shakes his head

I think we really should be getting back as soon as possible. the council may decide to send out search parties whether we search ourselves or not. they need to know what is happening out here. but if everyone else thinks we need to spend time looking for taurs I will stay with you of course.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday January 5th, 2021 1:53:56 PM
Falco lets the group know his thoughts but will clearly miss the fauns.

"Spending the day searching will not delay over much and could save a life. It is worth a short time before heading back."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd-XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed d20+6=10 ; d20+19=23 ;
Tuesday January 5th, 2021 5:22:37 PM
(Survival=10, Perception=23)

Tsak agrees to head back to the hermit checking for tracks along the way.
He looks for recent tracks or other signs of passing (Survival) but without knowing the local clan he may miss signs they would use to communicate in the wild (Perception).

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+23=32 ;
Tuesday January 5th, 2021 6:52:06 PM
Rolth has stated the plan well, as far as Kiwina is concerned. Wherever the satyrs suggest the Petals head, Kiwina looks for tracks of liontaurs.

(Survival = 32 to track (including bonus for monstrous humanoids such as liontaurs))

DM Mark - "Spending the day searching will not delay over much and could save a life."
Wednesday January 6th, 2021 1:08:50 AM
There is some discussion about what to do. The Petals decide to spend a day or so searching for any refugee liontaurs.

Byrn, Tar and Cael are happy with this decision, but you suspect it’s more because they can spend more time with the Petals than any real concern for finding the missing. They play music and sing songs as you go. The Petals find they have to keep the fauns on task as they’re often distracted by some passing animal or a full bush of berries or a really great spot to dig some roots. On the plus side, you the fauns have gathered a lot of food for you all.

Or at least it seemed like a lot at first.

The fauns take you all to some good locations to check - they definitely know the area well. For starters, Kiwina locates a family of four in a small hollow by a dry creek - two adults and two liontaur cubs. The father is ready to attack at first, but he drops his guard quickly once he knows you are not a threat. The mother is badly wounded and near death. And all are very hungry.

The children seem very interested in Esmerelda.

I would like everyone to roll either a Survival Check OR a Knowledge Nature Check, even if you don’t have much in the way of adds. One roll each please.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+9=29 ;
Wednesday January 6th, 2021 7:21:40 AM
Rolth is overjoyed to find this family, and asks Falco to help heal the mother, and offers some of his rations to take the edge off of their hunger. Perhaps once they are In a better state, they can return to the village and let Chesmu know of the need to search for others. Encouraged by this rescue, Rolth advocates for continuing the search ourselves as well, and will call out in the liontaur tongue as we go, hoping to reassure any who we might come upon.

Survival = 29

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L d20+3=21 ; d8+5=12 ;
Wednesday January 6th, 2021 9:37:28 AM
Falco quickly moves to the injured female and checks her over. {Heal Check: 21) If she will speak he will ask what happens as he casts cure light wound on her. {CLW on mother: 12}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / XCLWX / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith
0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(25)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+2=4 ; d20+5=15 ;
Wednesday January 6th, 2021 9:57:09 AM
Mak stood back when the liontaur family was discovered since he thought Rolth would be the appropriate emissary in this instance. He also didn't want to accidentally get eviscerated as he'd seen what those claws could do. Yes, he was quite happy to stand back and watch the groups back.

OOC: KS: Nature +2, Roll 4; Perception +5, Roll 15.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=18 ;
Wednesday January 6th, 2021 3:10:38 PM
finding the liontaur family changes Elyas' mind about this side trip. in a large part he was resistant to looking for villagers because he assumed they would all be dead or transformed into monsters. he shakes his head, logging this away for later. maybe he was getting too pessimistic.

he stands back as Falco goes to work, examining the situation
Knowledge Nature = 18

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+17=20 ;
Wednesday January 6th, 2021 5:55:26 PM
(Survival = 20, prior to bonuses for tracking of up to +6; definitely learning from Rolth on this one)

Having found some survivors, Kiwina is eager to look for more. It now seems likely to him that a trip to safeguard the family on their way home may take priority over reaching Chessford quickly.

DM Mark - "Spending the day searching will not delay over much and could save a life." d20+3=22 ; d3=2 ;
Thursday January 7th, 2021 1:31:00 AM
Good job on the rolls.

Rolth locates two liontaurs - young adults by the look of it. They run to Rolth when they see him. These are Fowhy and Aelo.

Falco heals the woman that was injured. She’s still hurt, but much better now, and Falco knows she’ll be fine with time. He learns the father is Fawynth and the mother is Nonowla.

Mak spots some smoke in the distance and he leads the Petals to a female liontaur. She has seven liontaur children with her, and you realize only two are actually her children. She tries to keep a stern face and brandishes a spear, but suddenly bursts into tears as Mak and the others approach peacefully. Her name is Sowsael and she runs to Mak and wraps her arms around him, sobbing.

Elyas thinks he sees some tracks, and just as he rounds a bend to see what’s there he is struck by a rock for 3 points of damage! A scrawny male liontaur is quick to apologize when he sees that the party means no harm. He seems to have some mundane healing skill as he carefully examines the wound he inflicted. His name is Zarf.

As evening nears, with the others in tow Kiwina hears some yelling and a scream and he charges forward. He outpaces the others and sees a adolescent male with a spear holding off a snarling Hellhound. Behind him is a young girl, screaming and crying. The boy has a burned arm and chest as he faces down the snarling Hellhound. A second Hellhound shows up and begins running toward Kiwina.

The one Hellhound is 15 feet from the children, and Kiwina is 40 feet from them all. The Hellhound bounding toward Kiwina is 40 feet from the Centaur in another direction. The rest of the party is 130 feet away from Kiwina and the incoming Hellhound.

The fauns have been helping care for the others, even trying to lighten the mood with some food and music. They look wide-eyed and get out their bows.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Thursday January 7th, 2021 8:12:20 AM
Falco breaks out into a dead sprint to close the distance and get to the fighting. As he run he knows that his healing energies will be needed soon.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / XCLWX / Divine Favor / Magic Weap

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+9=28 ; 2d8+2=12 ;
Thursday January 7th, 2021 8:34:21 AM
Kiwina closes the 40' gap quickly while his weapon becomes a lance. He charges the hellhound threatening the children, hitting AC 28 for 12 points of damage

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(25)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+10=12 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+11=14 ;
Thursday January 7th, 2021 9:03:44 AM
When he was embraced by the female liontaur Mak didn't know how to respond other than to pat her comfortingly on the back as she sobbed tears of relief. "It's ok. Mak assured her. "The squid things are gone and those we found are dead. Have you seen any other survivors?"

Later when they found the children Mak loosed three arrows at the hell hound threatening them. Mak's arrows flew in rapid succession as the second of the two struck home. The other two landed harmlessly on the rocks to either side of the hellhound. Mak hoped that the two hellhounds would feel outnumbered and flee as he didn't want a protracted battle happening around the children.

OOC:
Mak - Hellhound, Roll 12-2(range)=10, Roll 12-2(range)=10, Roll 29-2(range)=27. Miss, miss, hit; Damage 14hp.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Thursday January 7th, 2021 5:55:34 PM
Knowing that he can't close the distance immediately, Rolth moves up 50 feet and begins to sing a rip-roaring liontaur warsong. (Inspire Courage +1)

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive)
Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 2/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed
Thursday January 7th, 2021 9:21:35 PM
Tsak can't even keep pace with Rolth much less catch Kiwina as the party moves to combat the new threat. He moves 30 feet and then unslings his bow and knocks a bolt whilst letting out a furious roar in the hopes of scaring off or at least distracting the beasts.

Esmerelda streaks toward the boy and girl aiming to get between them and the hound attacking them. The feline covers 100 feet toward the trio.

DM Mark - "Spending the day searching will not delay over much and could save a life." d20+9=10 ; d20+9=19 ; d8+7=9 ; d6=1 ; d20=14 ; d20=1 ; d20=15 ;
Friday January 8th, 2021 1:20:53 AM
Falco sprints forward, knowing a healer will be needed - moves 60 feet, so 70 feet away now.
Kiwina heroically moves up to draw attention away from the children and skewers the hellhound, ignoring the other one bearing down on him.
Mak shoots, hitting the same one Kiwina struck - 130 feet away.
Rolth moves up 50 feet as he bellows out an inspiring song to aid his friends (adding +1 to hit and damage.) 80 feet away.
Tsak moves up 30 feet and readies his bow as Esmerelda seems to sense the real worry and runs toward the children. Tsak 100 feet away, Esmerelda 30 feet away.

The first hellhound seems a bit caught off guard by Kwina’s attack and Mak’s arrow. He lunges to attack Kiwina but at the last moment it reflexively bites at Mak’s arrow sticking out of its side. The second hellhound reaches Kiwina and bites him. The bite burns as he does so, and Kiwina takes 9 points from the bite and an additional 1 point of damage from fire.

Kiwina faces two nasty looking dogs with glowing red eyes.

The boy liontaur backs up from the fight a bit, shielding the girl behind him. As Rolth begins to sing, the children are also bolstered by his voice. The boy throws the little girl on his back and begins to move in Rolth’s direction away from the fight - 10 feet away.

The Fauns tell the liontaurs with you to stay back as they move up and fire. All three shots miss as they pull out more arrows.
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The hellhounds have AC 20
Hellhound 1 - Dam 12+14
Hellhound 2 - Dam 0

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L
Friday January 8th, 2021 7:16:10 AM
"Short legs get moving." Falco grits his teeth and keeps running towards the battle and the injured sentients.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / XCLWX / Divine Favor / Magic Weap

Kiwina (Steve M) 64/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+8=20 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=22 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+4=6 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=8 ;
Friday January 8th, 2021 9:45:26 AM
Trusting the archers to handle the fresh hell hound, Kiwina continues to attack the wounded one. The lance shortens to become a spear.

Spear -- AC 20 for 11 damage (forgot to include +1 weapon in roll)
Spear -- AC 12 for 6
Hoof -- AC 17 for 5
Hoof -- AC 22 for 8

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Ranger:
1 - detect snares and pits, summon nature's ally I
Druid:
0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink
1 - CLW, faerie fire, obscuring mist
Aumakua: 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst: used 0/6 times

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12 d20+9=20 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+9=18 ; d8+12=13 ;
Friday January 8th, 2021 10:00:50 AM
Mak fired off another three arrows and once more hit the one time. He did feel confidence from Rolths song and was grateful for that.

OOC:
Mak - Hellhound, Roll 20, 11, 18. Hit, miss, miss; Damage 13 hp

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Inspiring Courage, Range Penalty -2

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 4d4+4=13 ;
Friday January 8th, 2021 2:56:45 PM
Elyas is slow to react, but luckily can be effective from very far away. He moves towards the hellhouns 30 ft, then puts out a hand, magic missiles streaming from him to one of the hounds

13 auto-hit damage

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed d20+12=20 ; d20+6=23 ; d8+2=4 ; d8+2=10 ;
Friday January 8th, 2021 5:13:19 PM
(TsakAttack=20, Dmg=4)

Tsak runs another 30 feet and fires at the hound with the arrow sticking in its side.

Esmerelda covers the remaining distance and stays near the boy and girl. She keeps herself between them and the hound as they all make distance.

(OOC Ignore second attack and damage roll)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (64/64 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 8; CMD: 19) d20+15=31 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=15 ; d8+17=22 ; d8+17=23 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+9=11 ; d4+9=11 ;
Friday January 8th, 2021 7:21:46 PM
Rolth continues his inspiring battlesong, singing the glories of Domi and the liontaur kind, as he charges to attack the second hell hound as powerfully as he is able. (raging, charging, inspiring courage, power attack)

Morningstar to hit +15 = 29, damage 1d8+17 = 22
Morningstar iterative to hit +8 = 22, damage 1d8+17 = 23
Paw 1 to hit +10 = 30, damage 1d4+6 = 7 crit not confirmed
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 30, damage 1d4+6 = 7 crit not confirmed
Rake 1 to hit +10 = 22, damage 1d4+9 = 11
Rake 2 to hit +10 = 20, damage 1d4+9 = 11
Bite to hit +10 = 15, damage 1d4+6 = miss

total damage = 81hp

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/15 rounds used (active)
Spells Slots 1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 64/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Saturday January 9th, 2021 2:04:42 PM
Hmm... I forgot the +1 bardic inspiration bonus when rolling things yesterday. It probably doesn't matter in the long run, but it looks like that might mean 2 or 3 points more damage.

DM Mark - Lots of Found Liontaurs
Monday January 11th, 2021 1:36:35 AM
Falco moves up another 60 feet. He’s actually able to get to the two kids. He can see that the boy is pretty badly injured and struggles to move carrying the younger girl.
Kiwina attacks the first hellhound, hitting it three times. It falls dead.
Mak sees the first one fall and shoots at the second, hitting it once.
Elyas gestures and as he thrusts his hands forward, four bolts of force spring from his fingertips and unerringly hit the beast.
Rolth runs and pounces on the second liontaur, killing it very, very dead. Rolth stands amidst a shredded pool of what used to be a hellhound.
Tsak sinks a bolt in the first hellhound making sure it’s dead. Esmerelda guards the children along with Falco.

The fauns lower their bows and scan the area, looking for more hellhounds. They’re kind of in awe of the Petals. ”Whoa. You guys are … tough.”

The liontaur boy slumps to the ground, though still guarding his sister. ”Ugh, thank you, thank you, you saved our lives! His sister stares wide-eyed at the Petals, still hugging her brother.

The tauress Sowsael draws close. ”Why, I know those two. That’s Seovyo and his sister Rena. Praise the powers, they’re alive. Come over here you two. Are … do you know what became of your parents?” The boy is too exhausted to answer.

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The hellhounds have AC 20
Hellhound 1 - Dam 26+11+5+8 - dead
Hellhound 2 - Dam 13+13+whirling claws of death.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (64/64 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 8; CMD: 19)
Monday January 11th, 2021 7:16:27 AM
"and you were quite brave to defend your sister like that, Seovyo. We are the Eight Petaled Rose, and I am Rolth Niheow, here by the grace of Domi to defend taurkind. Let us get you some food and healing. In the meantime, do you know where more of our kind might be hiding? There will be time for other questions once we are safely home."

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12 d20+5=11 ;
Monday January 11th, 2021 8:45:53 AM
While the others conversed Mak moved into the area where the two junior taurs were hiding. He looked carefully about the area looking for clues or perhaps others that might not be able to ask for assistance.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 11...meh. If there isn't anything pressing he'll try again and take 20.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=22 ;
Monday January 11th, 2021 9:51:03 AM
Elyas walks around the area, leaving the healing to those better trained in it.

he calls out as he walks, trying to locate any more refugees. Hello?! anyone out here? it's safe now, you can come out!

he looks for taurs or any signs that there are taurs that have come through this area recently

perception = 22

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 23/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 5/6 | | +1 L 3d6=7 ; d20+3=7 ;
Monday January 11th, 2021 9:55:59 AM
Not wanting to check to see how many are injured and waste time Falco first calls on the power of the warper-sar to heal all those around him. {Channel Positive: 7 - terrible roll} Knowing that should at least stabilize everyone and cure small injuries he moves to examine the more injured boy. {Heal Check: 7 - Still injured?}

"Lets get you fixed up."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / XCLWX / Divine Favor / Magic Weap

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed d20+6=8 ;
Monday January 11th, 2021 5:33:22 PM
(Survival=8)
Tsak checks the area to see what he can make of any tracks he finds. Are there more hounds? Are there other taur?

After that he finds a place where he can post watch, although he doubts any creature would be brave enough to attack with so many in attendance.

Esmerelda gives the youngsters a once over to see that they are ok then joins the half-orc on watch.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d8+1=8 ;
Monday January 11th, 2021 7:55:35 PM
Since he prepared a curing spell this day, Kiwina uses it.

"It's good we've found survivors, but not nearly as many as I'd like." He asks the adults among those found to tell the group what happened since they left their home, and whether they think there might be others who escaped.

DM Mark - Lots of Found Liontaurs
Tuesday January 12th, 2021 1:28:37 AM
Rolth introduces the Petals to the children and the others, asking if they know where more of their clan may be hiding.
Mak looks at the hollow where the two were found. He can see that they were using it for a shelter of sorts, but there are no hidden taurs there.
Elyas calls out loudly for any other taurs to come out.
Falco channels energy when the taurs and his friends are gathered, healing all there.
Tsak searches the area. He looks for a place for an encampment for this large group, and prepares to set a watch.
Kiwina is glad for the refugees they have found, but sad there are not more. He asks the taurs what has happened and if there are others.

Falco’s healing is welcome. And needed. Seovyo’s injuries are pretty much healed at that point, but he was badly injured. Others are glad to have cuts and scrapes disappear. The taurs seem rather fascinated by the little owlman.

Rolth is a welcome sight, and is praised for his attack. Fowhy and Aelo are pretty big fans right now.

Esmerelda is a bit of a curiosity - the taurs seem unfamiliar with having a wild animal around as a pet, and they ask Tsak about this.

They seem a little wary of Kiwina, and the Petals recall that they only saw centaurs on this isle in the port areas acting as merchants. They are probably rare this far inland. They also hold him in some awe for his headlong charge to save the two children.

Zarf seems to stick close to Elyas, wanting to help but still feeling guilty for hitting him with a stone when they first met. Zarf tends to wounds or sprains here and there. He notices Mak’s limp and asks him about that, and if it’s an old or new injury.

The fauns move among the taurs there, doing what they can to help. Mostly folks here need some food and some secure rest. Evening approaches. The fauns seem a bit unsure what to do, so they start by playing a tune and singing. They also do what they can to gather some food and get a fire going. The scrawny Zarf seems to know the land well, and is also adept at locating eatable plants and herbs.

You learn that a taur from the clan found a strange amulet. He left for a time, but returned with more. Soon, there was a zealous madness that seem to spread amongst the clan. Some disagreements and infighting occured. Many were driven to seek the coast. There was a terrible fight one night. Those here fled into the night as taur slew taur. It was awful. They say there may be more, but they are not hopeful. They are also fearful that some of the mad taurs may return for them.

The evening is cold, but the fire is warm. The feeling here is … much better than you would think. There is some conversation among the taurs, sadness for the losses but some encouraging of spirits with the found kinsfolk.

And the Petals are definitely the celebrated heroes here. The taurs ask why they are here and what they know of what happened.

The night passes without event. The day dawns, cloudy at first but soon gives way to sun peeking through.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12
Tuesday January 12th, 2021 8:52:59 AM
Mak was sad that so many had died, but he was encouraged that they had found survivors so he picked up his mandolin and started to play a soft lullaby he'd heard as a child. He started and stopped it a couple of times as he tried to remember the notes, but eventually he got it right and played through the whole way.

OOC: Perform, Strings, +2, taking 20, Roll 22.

When he was done, he set the instrument aside and leaned back against his pack and rested.

The next morning he was up early as the pain in his leg rarely allowed him to sleep in unless he was exhausted. or drunk. Since he was neither Mak was about preparing camp for departure as he portioned out his rations to the liontaurs they'd found. Hopefully he'd be able to resupply in the small village they were returning them to.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday January 12th, 2021 10:44:54 AM
Glad for another restful night Falco is as content as one can be when so much death has taken place. He does his best to keep spirits up and is glad that his ne form can at least offer a distraction. He fluffs up his feathers and is sure to use his most owl like head movements.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weap

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday January 12th, 2021 2:32:53 PM
Elyas wakes up early the next morning, and goes through his preparations. it is hard to know what the day may bring, but he is hopeful that they will be able to head towards the city to give warning. the group had mostly pieced things together, but it was still disturbing hearing the full account of what happened when the taurs in this area found one of those darn amulets.

Elyas is still nervous about bringing a collection of such amulets into a populated area, but he can at least understand the reasoning of the other petals.

once everyone is ready, he asks the fauns and the taurs they met "where do you plan on going? will you travel with us, or go back to rebuild your homes?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed
Tuesday January 12th, 2021 4:19:47 PM
Tsak explained as best he could that Esmerelda was a companion, much like the rest of the petals, and not a pet.
The ranger himself doesn't really understand their relationship, so he's not sure if what he says makes much sense.
He otherwise makes himself useful around camp, collecting firewood and water and searching for food. He extracts as much dried meat as he can from his handy dandy pack and distributes it amongst the hungry taurs.

Esmerelda revels in the attention she receives before settling down for a long sleep during the night.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (64/64 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 8; CMD: 19)
Tuesday January 12th, 2021 5:55:51 PM
"Well, good morning, all! Let's make one more sweep of any likely areas nearby where we might find any last taurs, then get you back to the village to start to rebuild. I'm sorry to say that I think the taurs that came under the amulets' influence are probably all dead and gone. There is a new, evil power abroad in the Wold that thrives on abominations, and corrupts the minds and bodies of those that fall under its sway. It is called the Deep, and even Nantyr fell to its power. We destroyed the local leader of this sick cult, but were too late to save your fellow villagers. We put those that we found to rest, so that is some comfort, I hope. But now we must look forward, and rebuild from this tragedy. We will soon be returning to the Council, and reporting what happened here, so perhaps they will also be able to provide some assistance to the village. And of course, Cheshmu and his spirit companion remain, and may be able to help as well. What say you?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+21=39 ;
Tuesday January 12th, 2021 6:42:52 PM
The fauns have it absolutely right -- these folks will need food.

Rolth seems to have summed things up well. "For what it's worth, we offered to help council in Chessford find Nantyr, which is what lead us out here looking for you and any other survivors."

Kiwina will help with the sweeps for other survivors (survival = 39 to track monstrous humanoids).

DM Mark - Decisions
Wednesday January 13th, 2021 1:00:25 AM
Mak gets some quizzical looks as the runs through a song several times, but eventually he nails it and is greeted with applause by those there. Even his initial attempts hold their attention. In the morning he shares what food he has, hoping to get more soon.
Falco does his best to entertain those interested in him. Being an owl was new to him not that long ago, so he understands the novelty. The children especially seem to take to him - maybe because he’s more their size.
Elyas wonders about the amulets the party carries. He asks the taurs and fauns what they will do and where they will go.
Tsak and Esmerelda are both pleased to entertain and care for the taurs, and he shares what rations he has with him.
Rolth explains what the Petals found and what they think may be behind the amulets. He tells them they must report back to the Council, whom they hope may send some aid, and that Chesmu may be willing to help as well. He proposes making one last look for survivors before taking them back to their abandoned village.
Kiwina adds to the explanation and helps with the search.

The taurs and the fauns listen intently. There are some tears here and there for the lost. Byrn hands Tar a handkerchief.

As the Petals search a bit further, the taurs help. You will find another four liontaurs in hiding. Some are in need of a bit of healing, and then you all head to the abandoned village. You can see Chesmu’s hut in the distance, a thin wisp of smoke curling up from the chimney.

The village is a mess. There are some food stuffs here, and even a few animals that are rounded up and brought back. You’re not sure if this little rag-tag group is enough to defend the place if any hellhounds show up. They also find some foodstuffs in some of the houses - cheese, preserved meats, pickled vegetables. The garden plots have some things to eat as well. There is plenty of food to reprovision the Petals and supply this small group of liontaurs for a while.

This village had well over a hundred folk, and you now see about a dozen. They seem both relieved and nervous about being back with so few in a large village, and they seem to look to the Petals for guidance. While they seem willing to stay, you can tell it wouldn’t take much convincing for them to go with you to Chessford. And what about the hut in the distance - do you bring Chesmu into the picture or let him be?

Do you venture on? Do you take the liontaurs with you, or leave them here? Going will be slower with them in tow, but it could be done.

Even the three fauns seem pretty differential to the Petals, ready to accompany them wherever they go.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12
Wednesday January 13th, 2021 10:23:57 AM
"What if there are remnants of the deep here?" Mak said once they were out of earshot of the taurs. "They look like they could barely hold off a hellhound attack, not to mention some mind bending amulet abomination blokes. I think we should try to bring them with us to Chessford. Maybe the leaders there can bring them back with a force large enough repopulate the village."

Mak was also aware that taking anything would have an impact on the taurs survival so he made certain to pay for anything he picked up to resupply, arrows, wine, ale, some mead, a few more arrows, rations, and a horse if one was here. He paid the eldest of the surviving taurs for these items to divide however they wished.

OOC: That's hopefully, 60 arrows, a small cask of each beverage, and enough rations to make it back to Chessford (however many days it would take).

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday January 13th, 2021 3:34:21 PM
Elyas looks at the grim scene in front fo them of the survivors returning to an empty home

to the other petals he says:
"I don't think we can leave them here. some people stubbornly defend their 'home' no matter the odds, but staying here is likely a death sentence to such a small crew. maybe they can return and rebuild, but we should try to convince them to leave and come to a more defended and populous area. we killed one cleric, but I wouldn't consider this area safe from the Deep cult yet.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday January 13th, 2021 6:18:35 PM
"I say we lay out the options and let them decide. Chesmu, too. They have a better idea than I do what life here is like, and whether they can handle it. Which won't stop us from asking the Council to send help if they decide to stay."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+14=24 ;
Wednesday January 13th, 2021 7:14:41 PM
Rolth supports seeing Chesmu, then moving on to Chessford with the vulnerable locals in tow, if they are willing. He will try to encourage the latter outcome. With support from the council, the villagers probably can return safely later. (Diplomacy = 24)

He will note privately to the Petals that the now sparsely populated village might even be a good home for the Duke's proposed minotaur settlement, where the two kinds of taurs could live side by side.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed d20+19=26 ;
Wednesday January 13th, 2021 7:56:39 PM
(Perception=26)

Tsak agrees that Chesmu should be visited and made aware of what has happened and the current situation.

He then looks around town (Perception) for carts or livestock that will help in transporting the young or elderly as well as transporting provisions for 20 people on a trip back to the big smoke. He looks for containers to carry water and food supplies as well as bedding and shelter materials. He's not sure how long it will take but, even though these people are probably used to travelling light over long distances, it will take longer than it took the Petals to get here.

Naively assuming that common sense will rule he leaves the discussion and negotiation to others and just goes about the task of preparing to move out.

DM Mark - Decisions d20=15 ;
Thursday January 14th, 2021 1:05:04 AM
Mak is worried about leaving the taurs here. He looks around, and is able to scrounge up some supplies. (There are no arrows that will work well for his bow, but the fauns probably possess the ability to get them in shape quickly.)
Elyas is also against leaving the taurs here.
Kiwina thinks the taurs and Chesmu should decide if they’re able to stay. He’ll ask the Council to send aid if they decide to stay.
Rolth thinks it’s not safe for the taurs to stay, and wants to talk to Chesmu. Perhaps this would be a good place for a minotaur settlement.
Tsak is also for talking to Chesmu about this. Anticipating a trip back with refugees, he starts looking around for supplies and vehicles for travel.

Tsak finds a few farm carts, but there are no oxen or other beasts in sight. There are signs that they had domesticated beasts. They couldn’t have gone far though.

Some of the taurs aren’t quite sure what to do with themselves, but most set to getting a few houses in order. The father mother, Fawynth and Nonowla, start directing people to activities. The woman with the woman with the seven - no, now it’s nine - children has her hands full, but she wastes no time putting them to tasks to keep them busy and occupied. This has the makings of a taur orphanage. Still, she could use some help.

Some of you approach Chesmu’s hut (you can all decide who us there.) A few taurs came with you as well, including Zarf. Rolth knocks on the rough door, and after a bit it opens.

”What? What’s all this? Oh. It’s you lot. And you have some taurs with you. Well now, that’s something. And Zarf - good to see you boy. And…

“HEY YOU ROTTEN FAUNS! GET OUTTA HERE OR’N I’LL BRAIN YOU!” He shakes a cudgel at them and they move back to the village in the distance. As they go you hear Tar say, ”Yep, you were right Cael, he’s still sore.”

Chesmu says, “You best keep an eye on those fauns. They can be trouble. But here now, you’ve all come to me. How can I help. Sit down, sit down. I’ll get some beer.” There’s nothing to sit on but the ground, which is usual for liontaurs.

Chesmu goes in his hut and returns with some homebrewed beer. It’s not bad, but not great. He has some horn cups and some clay ones. He asks what you know, what you want, and what you plan to do with these people? If you mention the amulets, he asks to see them as does Zarf. He asks what you’re keeping them for.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Thursday January 14th, 2021 7:20:32 AM
Rolth will relate the tale of what we found, from the dead and undead Taurs to the frogmen, octotaur abominations and the child priest. He will describe the foul altar, and mention the mysterious Deep as the power behind this evil plot. With respect to the amulets, he strongly recommends that we not display them, given their power to warp minds and cause strife, which already has claimed so many lives. We need to keep them from falling into unwary hands, and hopefully find a way to destroy them.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday January 14th, 2021 9:19:43 AM
"Oh, beer. Fantastic."

Falco was concerned for the fauns safety but a beer sounds so good he puts those concerns aside. He nods along at Rolth' recap.

"We have seen a few things and this was one of the most disturbing so far."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday January 14th, 2021 10:14:18 AM
Elyas nods in agreement with Rolth

"yes, we have decided to keep the amulets as securely as we can for now, rather than leave them to be discovered. we will not be taking them out of their secure spot for any reason until we have a clear plan on what we are going to do with them and how to keep people from being influenced by them.

Apparently this whole business with the entire village deserting their homes and then being corrupted by The Deep was started by a single amulet being found by one of the locals. we will be doing our best to avoid that happening again.

Elyas had argued against keeping the amulets, but now that the decision has been made he will back the plan, at least until a better one can be made.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12
Thursday January 14th, 2021 12:48:27 PM
Mak cradled the beer in this hands like one would a lost child found after several days of being missing. He smelled it, tasted it, and savored it's hoppy goodness and the bubbles that danced upon it's surface. He was so entranced by the beer he missed most of the conversation as he nodded agreement to whatever was asked....

OOC: God, I hate beer or alcohol of any type. Playing Mak is fun though.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday January 14th, 2021 6:01:01 PM
Kiwina thought that there were a couple of amulets that had not detected as magic that could be used to show folks what they look like. But he's not carrying any himself, so maybe he was wrong. He was feeling kind of punch drunk by that point.

"Maybe we should talk to Chitto as well."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed
Thursday January 14th, 2021 10:25:26 PM
Tsak samples a little of Chesmu's beer, then a little more.
If he's honest its certainly not the best he's had, but in a dusty, depopulated village surrounded by death and sorrow and amid a terrible wrestle with unknown, evil things, it tastes sublime.
He looks down to find his cup is empty and eyes those around him looking for the mongrel that drank it...

DM Mark - Chitto
Friday January 15th, 2021 1:37:48 AM
Rolth Rolth relates what happened, including a child priest. He will not take out the amulets for fear of the effect they can have on others.
Falco fills in details, and clarifies that Rolth misspoke - it was a Chuul priest. He senses the mischievous spirit Spellcheck has tied Rolth’s tongue, as savors his beer.
Elyas echos the threat the amulets pose.
Mak enjoys the beer.
Kiwina thinks some of the amulets had no magical power, and suggests talking to Chitto.
Tsak empties his cup of beer, wanting more.

The beer is pretty good. Those that drink it note that it’s been infused with some herbs including juniper berries. Being a homebrew in such a place, it’s not cold and it is a bit flat but the taste is nice and it does have an alcoholic kick.

Chesmu listens to all this. ”Ach. Evil priests and mind bending amulets - that’s a bad business. So this is all that’s left of the Houndstooth Clan, eh? I’ll keep an eye out for any more survivors. Perhaps my wife’s spirit knows more - I shall ask her tonight, if she’s willing.”

Chesmu is a bit of a curmudgeon, particularly when it comes to the other liontaurs, but you can see he is saddened by the losses and it does soften his hard edge. He seems to have a decent relationship with Zarf, talking about herbs and medicines with the young taur, and offering Zarf suggestions of what might be most needed right now.

And you can all have more beer if you wish. There is plenty for the Petals to do, either to prepare the villagers for travel or to help them fortify their homes here - that decision will be up to the Petals. Survival rolls are in order to see how well you prepare these taurs for either task.

Assuming you all stay the night, Chesmu will run off the other taurs - and definitely the fauns - but he will allow Zarf to stay. As before, the evening turns to night.

”My Chitto has a connection to this place, to the land. She … may be able to answer a few questions for you. But you’ll have to wait for her to appear.”

As before, late into the night there is a glow that coalesses into the form of a young female taur. The form smiles at Chesmu. You see something quite foreign on Chesmu’s face - it’s a tender smile. ”Chitto, these goodly folk have done a good thing, a great kindness to Nantyr’s clan. Most have died, but they have saved a few. They destroyed a great evil. I think they hope you can answer some questions.”

The ghostly face turns to you. You see kindness in her eyes. You may ask her three questions. (This is similar to Commune with Nature.)

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12
Friday January 15th, 2021 8:18:09 AM
If it involved battle tactics Mak was your man, but these investigative questions were largely beyond him. So what happened was that the ex soldier sat quietly and listened. In his mind though he knew that they should take the villagers with them us they refused.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday January 15th, 2021 9:12:34 AM
Falco bows his head. "Madam you honor us by your presence. Your Chesmu has been of help to us and his action reflect well on you and this land."

Falco refrains from questions though he wants to show her an amulet and blurt out 'what is this.' He know this might not be the best approach.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weap

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+21=25 ;
Friday January 15th, 2021 10:23:40 AM
Kiwina thinks that Chesmu and Chitto are saying she can tell the group a few things about what's happening in the area -- such as whether there are other people or unnatural monsters nearby. He suggests that if she is able to detect the presence of the Deep -- and she might remember what that felt like when the amulets were in town -- then asking whether she feels its presence might be one of the questions. Other liontaurs might be another, although he's not sure how far she can see. And, of course, powerful and dangerous-to-liontaur creatures could be the third. He looks to Rolth to add his two coppers.

Once the questions have been answered and the Petals have talked with the locals about whether to stay or go, Kiwina will pitch in to help. He doubts they will convince Chesmu to leave without force, though, if Chitto is tied to this place.

(Survival = 25 to prepare the villagers)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+1=11 ;
Friday January 15th, 2021 2:43:14 PM
Elyas does what he can to help prepare for the journey, but he is not as well suited for this as sailing.
survival aid roll: 11

talking with Chitto that evening, Elyas waits to see what questions the others come up with. he expresses agreement with asking questions about the nature of the amulets, but it is more out of a long-shot hope than really expecting ehr to know much about the amulets

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+9=12 ;
Friday January 15th, 2021 5:33:49 PM
Rolth agrees with Kiwina's excellent line of questioning, and is ready to help prepare the villagers when the time comes.

Survival = 12 to assist

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed d20+6=17 ;
Friday January 15th, 2021 7:05:54 PM
(Survival=17)
Tsak realises that this little homebrew has quite a kick, and gives himself a mental slap to the face.
He declines further offers of beer and concentrates on what is happening.

He agrees with Kiwina's line of questioning, once he's gone thru it a few times in his head.

Tsak realises that Chesmu won't be leaving his home and wonders whether it is a good idea to take all the other liontaur away.

The next day he continues to make preparations to leave. He will assist those who wish to go but put no pressure on those that don't.

DM Mark - Chitto
Monday January 18th, 2021 1:30:51 AM
Mak leaves the questioning to others, turning his thoughts to the safety of the few remaining in the Houndstooth Clan.
Falco is respectful to the ghostly Chitto, but asks no questions of her.
Kiwina has some thoughts on what might be asked of Chitto, and turns his thoughts to preparing the clan survivors.
Elyas agrees with Kiwina’s questions, as do Rolth and Tsak.

The questions (I think) Kiwina is asking are:

Q: ”Does she still feel the presence of the Deep as perhaps she did when the amulets were here?”
A: “A thing in the grotto that strengthened the amulets is gone. They are still connected to...something, but it is not as strong. And even now the chaos recedes, it’s power fading.”

Q: “Are there other members of the Houndstooth Clan still out there?”
A: “A few have fled back to Chessford or to other clans. There remains a family of 5 though that is hiding near the old snag at the top of Skygrass Hill.”

Q: “Are there powerful creatures nearby that pose a threat to liontaurs.”
A: “The threat of hellhounds is prevalent on this isle but none remain nearby at present, having been killed by either the ghouls or by you heroes. Still, the wilds of the isle can be a threat in many ways.”

She turns to Chesmu, as her ghostly hand brushes his cheek. ”I have come as you asked. I cannot help more, and even this is … I feel the remnants of the love we had. Perhaps one day, one day....” And with that, she fades from sight.

It is late, and you are very tired. Chesmu’s hut is too small for you all to sleep there, but there are liontaur houses unoccupied not far away. The night is dark but a little light will guide you back to the village over the uneven terrain here.

What do you do - do you talk to Chesmu more, do you find a place to sleep?

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday January 18th, 2021 10:39:54 AM
Elyas thanks Chesmu warmly before heading back towards the village to find a roof to sleep under. he will use light cast on his dagger to lead the way back to the buildings for anyone else who is headed back

Well that was helpful. obviously we should help find the last family, bur then again if some of the taurs are planning on staying here maybe they can go find the family while we head back to Chessford. if others have alreafy fled back to the city perhaps some word of what has happened here has already been relayed.

Elyas is trying to sound hopeful, but deep down he is afraid that a scattering of the townsfolk is actually a bad sign. who knows if ay of them happened to have an amulet whispering in their mind as they travelled? could the Deep Ones already be getting a foothold in Chessford? Elyas wants to hurry back, but he knows that rushing his allies doesn't usually work.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday January 18th, 2021 2:49:28 PM
Falco is happy to find a place in the village as well.

"I would worry about the hellhounds if we send the other taur out to retrieve them. With less people around they may grow more bold. We can at least handle them. Either way I am glad we did what we have done so far."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weap

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed
Monday January 18th, 2021 6:59:00 PM
Before they leave Tsak gets directions to Skygrass Hill from Chesmu and thanks him for using his connection with Chitto to help the Petals.

I think we should stay in town tonight, get that last 5 taurs from Skygrass Hill tomorrow morning and then in the afternoon we can have a 'town meeting' and let them all know we are heading back to council and they can decide to stay or go. It will need to be a community thing, we can't all go and leave 1 or 2 here.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday January 18th, 2021 7:45:09 PM
Kiwina also thanks Chesmu for his help. He and Chitto had something special for her to remain so strongly attached here.

Kiwina agrees with Tsak. "How far is it so Skygrass Hill?" Kiwina isn't seriously thinking about searching for the last family in the dark, expecting there are no creatures out there hunting them. But having the directions before it gets light will speed up the search tomorrow. And if it's very close, who knows.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Monday January 18th, 2021 8:54:19 PM
Rolth is alarmed by Elyas' suggestion that missing villagers might have taken back an amulet to Chessford. He hadn't even thought of that, and is impressed with Elyas' thinking on the matter. However, he is torn, because he feels a deep need to rescue the last of the missing villagers. He reasons that any who already went back to the capital have been there for some time, so it is too late to stop them before they might do at least some harm. As a compromise between these two conflicting needs, he proposes that we quickly find and return the last family nearby, then set off for Chessford without the remaining villagers. We can travel faster without such a large group, as fleet as the taurs are. Chitto has indicated no major threats are in the area, and there are several able-bodied adults here that can protect the rest for a short time. We can send help from Chessford once we get there. Rolth will remain with Chesmu and Zarf for a little while after the others have left, feeling that this is one more opportunity for him to deepen his bond with his home isle and its natives.

DM Mark - What now?
Tuesday January 19th, 2021 1:42:27 AM
Elyas casts light on a dagger, ready to return to the village to rest. He is all for helping find the missing family, but suggests the other taurs may go search for them while the Petals make haste to report back to Chessford, thinking perhaps a fleeing taur may have taken an amulet there.
Falco is worried that sending the taurs after this family may put them at risk from a hellhound attack.
Tsak gets directions to Skygrass Hill before returning to the village to sleep. He suggests the Petals find this missing family in the morning and then call a meeting of the remaining clan members to see if they will stay or return to Chessford with the Petals.
Kiwina learns it’s about a couple hour hike to Skygrass Hill from here.
Rolth is also worried about an errant amulet making its way back to Chessford. He wants to find this family and then make haste back to Chessford without refugees in tow to make better time. He lingers with Chesmu and Zarf for a while, and has a nice time with fellow liontaurs before he and Zarf make their way back to the village. Zarf knows the area pretty well, and the make their way back to the village easily in the darkness.

In the morning, the Petals wake to a lead grey sky that suggests rain, but they need to coalesce on a plan. Go after this family? Direct these liontaurs to do that? Hold a village meeting? Leave the liontaurs or bring them to Chessford?

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12
Tuesday January 19th, 2021 8:35:43 AM
Mak had been in thought last night during the questioning, but when the subject about collecting the family of five was broached Mak suggested. "Is there a signaling device here, a gong or horn perhaps that if sounded might draw the liontaurs in the countryside back to the village? Maybe even draw them out once we get close so we don't have to search for very long?"

As for the rain, Mak could feel it coming as his leg had cramped in the night. "rains coming." he grunted as he rolled over and rubbed it vigorously.

"We need to get these villagers sorted. I'm with Rolth about the urgency to get back to Chessford.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday January 19th, 2021 11:08:47 AM
Elyas agrees with Mak and Rolth that urgency is needed.

"Chitto told us that the hellhounds in this area have all been killed off, so for the moment at least the townsfolk should be relatively safe. we have to weigh the time spent here with the urgency of getting a warning to the rest of the island. we have already spent a lot of time here.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+14=33 ;
Tuesday January 19th, 2021 6:24:31 PM
"OK, if the locals will find the lost family, I'm ok with heading out. We can reassure them based on Chitto's information, hopefully, and promise to ask the Council to send aid once we get to Chessford."

(Diplomacy = 33 to persuade the locals that this is a good plan, barring any new info to the contrary)

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+15=25 ;
Tuesday January 19th, 2021 7:25:54 PM
Kiwina thinks that getting the last five liontaues the the village won't take but half the day. He'd be more confortable knowing they're safe. If the folks already in Chessford say they can handle it, he'll accept that. But if they seem concerned or feel coerced by the Petals, the he prefers getting everyone home themselves before heading back to Chessford.

Sense motive = 25 whether the liontaurs here are confident they can retrieve the others

DM Mark - Travel?
Wednesday January 20th, 2021 1:34:44 AM
Mak wakes in the morning. His leg aches from an old wound as he thinks about their situation. He asks around for some sort of loud device that could call the lost liontaur family to allow a faster return to Chessford.
Elyas is also in favor of moving out to Chessford without the liontaurs in tow.
Rolth tries to convince these remaining clan members to seek out this family.
Kiwina is worried about this plan, but tries to size up the liontaurs here to see if they are organized and able to find these missing ones on their own.

These refugees seem fairly industrious. They are up much earlier than the Petals would like, given their late night with Chesmu and Chitto’s ghost. They have rounded up a few goats and pigs, and put the children to work gathering and feeding some chickens. The work seems to give them purpose and seems rather helpful for even the most traumatized ones.

Kiwina’s sense is that there are too few to make a strong community here, but they seem to be a strong enough group to defend themselves here in their stone houses and feed everyone if they pull together. Kiwina thinks they can probably organize themselves enough to seek out the missing family.

As a skilled orator, Rolth encourages them in this. He is met with positive responses. The scrawny youth Zarf may not be a mighty warrior, but he is wise and capable liontaur with a good read on the land and the folk here. He says he knows where the snag is on Skyglass hill. He picks out three other liontaurs that agree to go with them. They gather up some weapons and head upland.

The Petals do spend a couple hours bolstering spirits and suggesting repairs and improvements here. They are saddened to see how few liontaurs are here now given the number of homes spread out here. There are no guarantees this group will survive on their own, but they stand a good chance.

There are sufficient provisions here in some of the abandoned houses to provide food for the Petals. The fauns are hungry too, but defer to the Petals before raising any houses. They have no interest in going to Chessford, but would travel with the Petals for a ways. You also think you can direct them to stay here and help if you wish, but you’re not sure how long they’d stay here or really how focused they’ll be on helping for long.

Satisfied they have dones what they can, the Petals head out, with or without the fauns. It rains much of the day, so you can stay another day and hope for better weather.

If you do head out, it’s pretty wet. You are looking at a couple days of travel back to Chessford. The first day will pass without event. Night falls and you will need to camp. What preparations do you make?

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12 d20+5=9 ;
Wednesday January 20th, 2021 9:27:35 AM
Mak limped along in the rain as he came alongside Rolth. "Perhaps if the fauns could return to the lake and keep watch there in case members of the deep return? It might serve a dual purpose if they do so." Mak suggested.

Otherwise Mak kept a sharp lookout ahead and to the side for danger.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 9

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday January 20th, 2021 10:57:37 AM
Falco nods "A good idea Mak, makes sense."

As they settle in for the night Falco's mind drifts back. He wanted adventure and he certainly is getting it but he never realized just how much down time there would be or how needed downtime was. Life has been enjoyable so far and the changes to his body are interesting.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12
Wednesday January 20th, 2021 12:31:32 PM
Though the fauns presence had aided them greatly and had been a boon during that first night out of the waterways beneath the waterfall, their presence since had to Mak been a liability. Creatures that were unfortunately drawn into the conflict that might not be able to fully care for themselves and as such distract the petals in battle. Mak dearly wanted them to return home, watching their home for a return of the Deep would simply be a bonus as they'd provide an early warning should the Deep decide they weren't finished with that part of the isle.

Of course, Mak couldn't discuss this in front of them as he didn't want to offend the fey creatures. But in reality having their eyes in a place where they needed a watch had a value all it's own. Explaining it to them....well that would be on Rolth and Kiwina he thought. He only hoped those two caught his double meaning as Falco had.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+13=27 ; d20+9=29 ;
Wednesday January 20th, 2021 1:55:11 PM
Rolth sees the sense in Mak's suggestion, and will ask the fauns if they will keep an eye on the lake, waterfall, and surroundings for any signs of the return of evil.

(Diplomacy = 27)

With respect to spending the evening, Rolth will join any others interested in surveying for a safe campsite that will shield us from weather, flashfloods, and foes. Once found, he will suggest taking watches as usual. Last time, we decided this: Elyas gets to rest and get all those hoopy wizard spells, Kiwina on first, Tsak and Falco on 2nd, and Mak and me on third watch.

(Survival = 29)

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday January 20th, 2021 9:25:32 PM
Satisfied that the liontaurs can handle things, Kiwina is ready to leave with the other Petals in the morning. He's pretty used to water.

Mak's idea that the fauns watch for problems is also a good one, as long as they understand that getting a message to the liontaurs is more important than fighting the deep it they see something. "Everyone's counting on you to be the scouts, not the army, right?"

Kiwina helps Rolth look for a campsite. (Survival =

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+17=25 ;
Wednesday January 20th, 2021 9:26:02 PM
Survival = 25, that is.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed d20=11 ; d20+19=20 ;
Thursday January 21st, 2021 12:27:18 AM
(OOC ignore first roll, Perception=20)

Tsak is pretty happy that it wil be just the Petals travelling back to the council. Taking the rest of the taurs with them would have been a bit of a task and promised to slow everything down.
He finds one of the more mature survivors and lets him know what equipment and supplies he's been able to locate within the village over the last few days so they are best able to harness their meagre resources.

After that he makes sure all his gear is packed well considering the wet weather.
He helps make a fire at camp that night and takes post in his usual order, relieving Kiwina and handing over to Mak and Rolth. He spends some part of his watch near the fire talking quietly with Falco and some of it prowling around the perimeter (Perception=20) of the camp looking and listening for nasties.

DM Mark - Sounds in the Night
Thursday January 21st, 2021 1:47:20 AM
Mak suggests the fauns might best help by keeping an eye on the lake outside the grotto. He considers how less skilled creatures can be a liability and can distract the Petals in battle.
Falco agrees with having the fauns watch the lake. As he travels, he thinks about how much downtime is involved in the adventuring life, and how much he has grown to appreciate that fact.
Rolth agrees, and the asks the fauns if they will keep an eye on the lake, waterfall, and surroundings for any signs of the return of evil, and to report back if there is trouble.
Kiwina chimes in, reminding the fauns that the Petals are counting on them to be the scouts and not the army.
Tsak is glad to have the taurs remain. The thought of taking them all back to Chessford, especially with those children in tow, well, that would have been a chore the ranger did not want. He makes sure the taurs are aware of the supplies and materials he had found.

The fauns listen to the Petals and their charge to the fey to keep watch at the lake at the grotto. The seem to take this seriously. Mostly. Except for Bryn who gets distracted by one of the liontaur children he seems to have made friends with.

”Watch the lake and stuff. Got it!”
“And report back. We’re important.”
“Yeah, ‘cept for you Tar. You’re not important, you're impotent.”
“Heh, that’s not what your sister said Bryn.”
“I … I don’t have a sister.”
“Hey, would you guys shuddup and listen! We have a job to do.”

Sense Motive DC 14: Highlight to display spoiler: {You pretty sure these fauns will lose interest in watching the lake after a few hours or so. Still, reminding them that the place bears watching over time may be worth something.}

As you travel things are a pretty wet mess, and this does slow you down a bit. Still, it’s a lot quicker than if you had a bunch of refugees in tow. You find a decent place to camp, and an old burn mark suggests others have camped here before. But Rolth’s sharp eye spies a rise behind some trees off the main trail. A quick look reveals a much better location. The trees block sight, but the elevation would be much safer.

A short, simple climb gives you a camping spot just big enough for your group and a fire if you wish.

During the middle watch, you hear some sniffing and scratching, and some low growls. It’s dark, and the trees and scrub block sight of the lower ground from here. You’d need to go down to investigate more if that’s what you intend.

Knowledge Nature DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {There are multiple canine creatures down there, more than three. You’d guess wolves, but could also be hellhounds. The creatures seem a bit frustrated they cannot climb up to where you are.}

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+8=17 ;
Thursday January 21st, 2021 9:00:14 AM
{Sense Motive: 17}

Once the fauns are out of ear shot Falco chuckles.

"I would bet a large amount of gold that the fauns will lose interest in this soon. Best we keep this place in mind to check again at some point, if we come this way."

At the end of the days journey wonders why no one talks about the wear and tear adventuring has on shoes. He mumbles to himself about needed to have back-up boot at all time,

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday January 21st, 2021 9:45:44 AM
Elyas shakes his head at the fauns' antics, but doesn't interject. hopefully having them back near the lake would provide some potential benefit, but in any case the fauns would feel useful and would be (hopefully) out of harm's way.

Elyas helps set up the camp, lighting the fire with a bit of magic and helping to get things in order before sleeping.

he hears Falco mumbling about boots and laughs
"you know you don't have to go around in beat up boots, right my friend? it hasn't been that long since you knew the arcane arts has it? if your boots are wearing thin you just have to say so, and I'll prepare a mending spell in the morning. they will be good as new

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12 d20=2 ; d20+2=8 ;
Thursday January 21st, 2021 11:10:17 AM
OOC: Sense Motive +0, Roll 2; KS: Nature +2, Roll 8.

Mak rolled over in his sleep but didn't wake.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=14 ; d20+10=18 ;
Thursday January 21st, 2021 7:01:19 PM
(Sense motive = 14, know nature = 18)

"Were we expecting the fauns to do much? I just hope they warn the village if something more happens."

Kiwina feels no need to investigate in the night, as long as nothing's climbing up to them.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+2=8 ;
Thursday January 21st, 2021 7:12:24 PM
Rolth knows the fauns won't be much use as a patrol, but at least the seeds of the idea of keeping an eye out as they wander around are planted.

If woken by Falco or Tsak during the second watch, he'll roll over and grumble about being woken for nothing but a bunch of growling, unless of course something comes up the hill.

(Knowledge nature = 8, no idea what is down there)

When his own watch comes up, he'll make sure Mak is awake and soberish, and keep a keen eye and ear out.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+13=16 ;
Thursday January 21st, 2021 7:13:02 PM
Perception = 16

DM Mark - Travel
Friday January 22nd, 2021 2:12:59 AM
Falco doesn’t put much faith in fauns’ vigilance. Later, he laments the state of his boots.
Elyas helps with camp. He lights a fire as he tells Falco he can magically repair boots.
Mak has had a long day, and his leg aches a bit from the damp and the long walk. He sleeps pretty soundly once he’s out, glad for the rest.
Kiwina and Rolth settle in. As there is some growling heard late at night, they both wake briefly and ignore the noise as it seems to pose no threat.

As the night passes, the group is disturbed by a bit of growling and scratching. It goes on for a bit. The Petals stay quiet and do not interfere, and whatever is down there eventually goes away. The rest of the night passes without incident, and everyone is pretty glad that you located this high spot to camp. Your things are reasonably dry from the soggy day before.

In the morning you prepare for another day of travel and Falco is reminded he needs new boots. The sky is a leaden grey.

As you climb back down from your perch, you can clearly see some canine tracks in the softened earth.

Survival DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: {There are maybe about ten creatures that made these tracks. They are clearly canine quadrupeds. From the spacing and depth of the tracks and the location of the scratches on the rocks, you’d guess medium size creatures and maybe 80 to 120 pounds? This could match wolves or hellhounds.}

The day stays overcast, but you are spared rain. The day’s travel passes without incident. In hte afternoon, you pass a clan holding in the distance, maybe an hour's travel out of your way. It might mean shelter and a hot meal. (It might mean murderous ghoul liontaurs too, you just never know.) Do you go there?

If you don’t stop, you’re about a half day’s travel away from Chessford as night falls. Do you camp for the night or try to travel several more hours in the dark? That cloudy sky never went away, so it is really dark.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12 d20=19 ;
Friday January 22nd, 2021 9:05:28 AM
They were a half day out and shelter was available less than an hour away so Mak suggested they push on to the holding and hope they'd be offered a place safe to sleep the night. The detour now wouldn't make much difference the next day and they'd have the added benefit of sheltering in a safe place tonight.

"I don't like the size of those claws. A bit large to be sorted easily at night, I'd imagine." Mak commented with his strange aristocratic tone.

OOC: Survival +0, Roll 19.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday January 22nd, 2021 9:59:42 AM
"Large claws and small owls, not the best combination to say the least. I am good to walk at night for a while but its up to you folks. I can see better at night then some of you."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26(AO)/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(22)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 12
Friday January 22nd, 2021 11:49:56 AM
"An hour walk in the dark to be safe the rest of the night. An easy choice for me old bean. Mak said as he limped along behind the four legged members of the group.

"If we are going to spend much more time on this island, I'm going to need a horse." Mak stated.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+17=36 ;
Friday January 22nd, 2021 2:36:05 PM
(survival at +17 to the roll for inspecting the claw marks)

Kiwina looks at the marks around the rock and is glad they are hours from the clan village.

As they move through the day, the lack of rain does not seem to make things less dreary, though. When night comes, he is ready to camp. Pressing on several hours in the dark does not appeal to him. But before he finalizes his decision, he looks to see how secure they can make their camp. (Survival = 36 for identifying a suitable spot)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday January 22nd, 2021 4:12:47 PM
Elyas will vote for a camping night to make sure they don't encounter something bad while walking at night, planning to arrive late morning the next day. if the others want to push on he will cast light to aid them in seeing their path.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Friday January 22nd, 2021 6:43:35 PM
Rolth is with Mak, let’s go to the clan hold. We can check on them, hopefully spend the night in safety, then press on in the morning.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed d20+19=27 ; d20+6=19 ;
Friday January 22nd, 2021 7:17:25 PM
(Perception=27, Survival vs spoiler=19)

Tsak doesn't really mind either way. His night vision is still quite good, even with the cloud cover.

There's a pack of animals about, 8-10 of them, largish dogs. Could be wolves or helllhounds, can't tell. Certainly enough of them to cause us some trouble. So do we go back to the clan holding, stay where we are, or push thru to town?

If they push on he will take point.
.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed
Saturday January 23rd, 2021 7:48:23 PM
Actually, there's not much point walking back three hours is there, when our destination is 4 hours in front of us?
Did you see that? My cat just gave me an eye roll. Bloody attitude on it. I didn't know they could do that.

So if Kiwina can find somewhere defensible to camp we'll do that, otherwise we push on.

DM Mark - Travel
Monday January 25th, 2021 1:16:09 AM
Mak is up for a short hike to the clan holding to stay the night in some comfort and safety.
Falco is fine even walking in the dark if it means a rest without prowling animals about.
Kiwina does not want to walk in the darkness and keeps a sharp eye out for any safe place to rest, ready to camp if needed.
Elyas likewise does not relish the idea of hiking in the dark, preferring to camp, but ready to provide magical light if others want to press on.
Rolth agrees with Mak that a hike to the clan holding is best as it might provide safe rest and perhaps some news.
Tsak stands ready to use his darvision, but is good with any decision on the matter.

In the end, it seems the general consensus is to head to the nearby clan holding. It may be a little out of the way, but a restful night may be worth a small delay.

As you approach the clan holding you see the usual liontaur homes constructed of stone. You are spotted by some liontaurs, and soon a group of about six are headed quickly in your direction.

Perception DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: { These six are headed your way armored and with weapons in hand, spears or lances from the look of it. A few more look like they are forming up at the clan holding several hundred feet away to follow these six and to also head in your direction.}

Knowledge Nobility DC 15 or Profession Soldier DC 10:Highlight to display spoiler: { Their bearing and formation suggests they are making an aggressive approach as they come. The six split into two groups, perhaps ready to split and flank the Petals as one of the six seems to be directing the others.}

This group of six are about 100 feel off at this point. The sun has just set, but there is still plenty of light, perhaps a bit more as the light from the setting sun is below the clouds and shines on them with a warm orange glow. They are moving fast. What do you do?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed d20+19=30 ;
Monday January 25th, 2021 3:45:45 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=30 Pass.)

Armed and armoured liontaurs approaching. 6 in the lead, more forming behind them. I suggest we try to parlay. Talking heads, you're up!

Tsak looks to Rolth as he talks, and makes sure his hands stay well away from his weapons.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+14=28 ;
Monday January 25th, 2021 6:27:27 AM
Rolth agrees that parley is the way to go, especially after the Council reminded us that we aren’t here to harm the locals. He steps out ahead of the party and, hands away from his weapons, loudly announces, "We are the Eight Petaled Rose, traveling across your lands to take word back to the Council about the recent tragedy suffered by your neighbors. We come in peace, and only seek shelter for the night before we move on to the city. Will you parley?"

(Diplomacy = 28)

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(19)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20+5=8 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+1=2 ;
Monday January 25th, 2021 8:30:14 AM
"Be alert, my flowery beans, THAT is not a peaceful formation." Mak said as he gripped his bow tighter. Afterall it wasn't as if he could just put the bow away, it begged to be held, or so he told himself. Still he held the greatbow loosely at his side in one hand. As the taurs split into groups so as to flank them, Mak added. "If it's any consolation, I don't recall those representing the Deep using strategic tactics such as these. Let us hope that for ill or good, these people still have their own minds and are in control of them."

Mak tried to add something that might help Rolth with his negotiations, but all he could manage was to open his mouth, forget what he was about to say, and close it again.

OOC:
Perception +5, Roll 8; KS: Nobility +2, Roll 22; Diplomacy +1, Roll 2, Fail;

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+11=18 ; d4=2 ; d20+6=17 ;
Monday January 25th, 2021 9:54:50 AM
{Perception: 18} {Diplomacy Aid: 17}

Falco sees them coming as well and steps so he is behind the bigger bodied Tsak and Rolth before attempting to help clam the situation.

"Now now, no need for the weaspons pointed in this direction. The wold is a hard place but we are not here to make it harder."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday January 25th, 2021 3:02:10 PM
Elyas hides behind the larger beefier companions, and gets ready for a fight if it comes to it. he hopes there will not be any fighting, but he will be ready to try to tie some of the taurs down if they do attack. for now he waits to see the response to Rolth's generally excellent words of peace

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+21=36 ;
Monday January 25th, 2021 5:24:07 PM
(Perception = 34, had 2 too many there)

Kiwina waits to see what the results of Rolth's greeting are. Meanwhile, he tries to figure out whether the liontaurs were coming to them or were simply headed out in their direction.

DM Mark - "Be alert, my flowery beans, THAT is not a peaceful formation."
Tuesday January 26th, 2021 1:17:21 AM
Tsak’s sharp eyes allow him to alert the others of what’s headed your way.
Mak’s can see the tactical approach of this front group of liontaurs and calls that out as well. He lets the Petals know this is not a peaceful envoy.
Falco and Elyas move behind the larger party members, hoping for a peaceful resolution, but ready to respond of things go south.
Rolth says, "We are the Eight Petaled Rose, traveling across your lands to take word back to the Council about the recent tragedy suffered by your neighbors. We come in peace, and only seek shelter for the night before we move on to the city. Will you parley?"
Kiwina can see that those headed in the Petals direction mean business.

None of the Petals brandish weapons or shoot at the oncoming force. This is fortuitous - probably mostly for these approaching liontaurs.

The lead group of six breaks into two groups that come toward the Petals from different angles. The Petals patiently wait for them to get in earshot. They are wary and jumpy, but Rolth’s greeting has the desired effect. The lead liontaur signals to the others, and they relax a bit. But only just a bit. They stop about 15 feet away, and Mak’s practiced eye will note they are careful to be just outside of quick melee striking range. You can see they are adorned here and there in some finery.

The lead liontaur wears armor with gold and silver trim and wears a large green gemstone necklace against his fur. He addresses you, looking down his nose a bit as he speaks. ”Greetings from the Goldmane Clan. I am Mrownsul. You say you seek the council. They are in Chessford, not here, though Tenzar Goldmane has returned here to Goldmane Hold from Chessford. Ill tidings preceed you. You seek shelter and have news for the Council. We will take you to Chief Tenzar. Come with us.”

You ask them about these “ill tidings,” but this only draws some suspicious stares and they tell you that Chief Tenzar will fill you in.

Sense Motive DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {Some are a bit relieved to not face a fight, but there are a couple that almost seemed disappointed. More deference and respect is given to Rolth. Kiwina is watched carefully as you go.}

The other approaching armored liontaurs fall in with the others, also keeping an eye on the Petals. As you go the tension decreases, given your non-aggressive stance. The Petal’s attempts to parly or to make small talk as you go is given little response, born more from a wariness and discipline than outright hostility.

As you approach what they refer to as Goldmane Hold, you see that it is an orderly and kept place of individual stone houses, gardens and animal barns and pens. Many liontaurs look out at you silently with a mix of apprehension and curiosity. You begin to smell wood smoke and some scents of cooking food. It makes you pretty hungry. You pass a large smithy. Work may have stopped for the day, but the acrid smell of the forge remains.

Eventually, you are brought to a central lodging, much larger than the others. A regal taur is there with a flowing golden mane, covered in adornments and sparkling jewels and gemstones held together with silver rings so as to contrast with his gold colored mane. You recognize this person as Tenzar Goldmane from your meeting with the Council. He nods to Mrownsul and regards your group for a moment before speaking.

"Greetings heroes from across the sea, messengers of the Purple Duke. You were sent to find what happened to the Houndstooth Clan and report back. Tell me, what have you found?”

There are a number of curious onlookers. There is tension in the air, a mixture of fear and expectation.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+13=19 ; d20+14=34 ;
Tuesday January 26th, 2021 7:06:24 AM
As we travel to the hold with our escort, and once we arrive before the Chief, Rolth will try to see whether any might be wearing amulets of the sort that we have associated with the deep.

(Perception = 19)

Assuming that he sees no such amulets, Rolth bows to the Chief and gives another Trader's greeting, as that seemed to go over well back in Chessford. "Chief, I'm afraid that we have discovered a calamity, one that may pose a threat to other liontaurs here on the island and other folk in the region. It seems that the Houndstooth clan had fallen under the sway of evil magic amulets, connected to a dark power called 'The Deep.' We found that most, including Nantyr, had been turned into undead or other abominations by a Chuul priest of The Deep. We were forced to destroy them, along with the altar being used to created the abominations. We did manage to find and rescue a few stragglers, no more than two dozen. Now we intend to return to Chessford to warn the Council and deliver this news. I know that you may have had some disagreements with the Houndstooth clan, but no taur deserves such a fate, and by Domi, we intend to avert this threat! Have you any tidings of events since we left? And will you provide us with safety for the night, and speed us on our way in the morn?"

(Diplomacy = 34)

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(19)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 d20=4 ; d20+1=11 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=23 ;
Tuesday January 26th, 2021 8:37:07 AM
Mak chatted amiably along the way as he asked about the libations available in the holding. He really wasn't looking for anyone to respond while he rambled on about the different types of ale and mead and their qualities. He commented on his favorite and asked...do you have that?

Regardless of the answer he smiled and and started to explain in depth his understanding of what made a good ale. (even if his technical knowledge was wrong). He asked about the establishments in town and who was known for what kind of beverage as he insisted on trying each.

Mak also made certain he made no threatening movements with his bow, though he doubted the taurs here knew just how effective he was with it. He couldn't help himself as he counted off the number of taurs and his estimate of arrows. "Not enough" he thought to himself which brought up another idea in his head.

"I'd really like to get some arrows, if you could direct me to a bowyer that would be capital." Mak rambled on some more.

When they arrived even Mak could feel the tension in the air as the leader asked them what they had found. Since Mak wasn't the appointed mouthpiece of the group, and for good reason, Rolth spoke up and related the events thus far. Mak did wince when Rolth mentioned the evil amulets as he might have left that detail out; at least initially.

While Rolth spoke Mak couldn't help himself as he analyzed the area while he made plans in his head should things go south.

OOC: Perception +5. Roll 13 (Looking at the military capability of those in the room); PS: Soldier +5, Roll 23

OOC: Sense Motive +0, Roll 4...Clueless; Diplomacy +1, Roll 11 (info gathering)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+8=13 ;
Tuesday January 26th, 2021 9:38:33 AM
{Sense Motive: 13}

Falco relaxes more as they walk, it is clear this will not be a fight which is good. He watches how the tuar move to try an get a sense of their competence in battle.

Once they are inside and Rolth starts talking things fall into a familiar pattern allowing Falco to simply looks around. Mostly he just wants to be sure that no one is wearing a medallion or image like they found before.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday January 26th, 2021 2:05:02 PM
Elyas has trouble relaxing as they travel into the hold. Things were not tense like this when they were in Chessford the first time. he is worried that something bad has happened here since they left, with the obvious problem being more amulets or Depp worshipers in Chessford. he waits for the response of the Goldmane leader with his stomach in his throat

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+15=19 ;
Tuesday January 26th, 2021 7:48:45 PM
(sense motive = 19)

Kiwina stays quiet in response to the suspicion with which he is greeted, until Rolth has a chance to introduce the whole group. But if there is any discussion of the Goldmanes helping the Houndstooths, he provides a few words of support for it.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed
Tuesday January 26th, 2021 10:30:18 PM
Tsak tries hard to keep a straight face as Mak rambles on about ales and arrows.
Having known the fighter for a while now he can see the distraction for what it is and the keen eye taking in detail amidst the drivel.

The half-orc relaxes as they are led to the leader. He figures if the fur was gonna fly it would have already.
He trusts old Rolth golden-tonsils to get them where they need to go.

Esmerelda saunters along with the group and without even trying out-haughties the overgrown pumped up pussycats dressed in their gold finery.

DM Mark - A Peaceful Stay
Wednesday January 27th, 2021 1:40:28 AM
Rolth keeps an eye out for any of the weird amulets among these taurs, but sees none. He relates the tale of fate of the Houndstooth Clan, the amulets, and what you all found in the grotto behind the waterfall. He asks what news they have and if they can stay the night.
Mak asks about pubs and mead and ale and arrows. And he tries to evaluate his hosts and their capabilities.
Falco also looks around at his hosts, mostly to make sure they are not wearing the amulets.
Elyas can tell things are tense - much more than he would expect.
Kiwina is the object of a number of stares. There has often been some tension between the taur races. There is a tale of liontaurs that had a dark queen rise up to wield evil magics and who bore an evil sword, so it was often centaurs that were a bit leery of liontaurs. Maybe this is how it felt to be on the other end of that.

As you look around, there are many liontaurs that have gathered. They are a mix. There are many common folk, and many of noble stature dressed in jewels and finery. You suspect this may be one of the wealthier clans, though that wealth is not evenly distributed.

Mak can tell that there is some military discipline and hierarchy here, and those with a military bearing view Tenzar Goldmane as their head.

Tenzar Gloldmane listens to Rolth, asking questions here and there. He seems to want to know exactly where this grotto is, and commends you for destroying an altar. At the mention of the amulets he asks about these, what they are made of, what they look like, what effect they had, and if you have any. He would like to see them. Tenzar tells you that he will accompany you to Chessford in the morning as you intend to meet with the rest of the Council.

Tenzar will also tell you that there were a few Houndstooth refugees that had arrived in their clan holding. They were in a sorry state, and brought tales of some mad liontaurs that had attacked them. Tenzar saw that they had food and rest and then sent them on to them to Chessford.

You don’t need much of a Sense Motive skill to know that he is a haughty person, and is a bit dismissive as he speaks of these refugees. You can also tell that their tale caused some stir among this clan - hence the tense greeting. The Petals’ tale seems to rattle him and the other liontaurs here a bit more.

He will provide a stone guest house. He asks that you not wander about the community without an escort, and will assign some soldiers to act as guides (and probably keep an eye on you all as well.)

The stay is pleasant enough. You will be brought food if you do not wish to go out. The guards with you will take where you wish to go. There are a couple pubs, and while most shops are closed the guards know the locals and can easily arrange for sellers to provide whatever mundane goods you want. They are not forced to comply with this, but do so willingly.

Tell me how you deal with these guards, merchants and locals. Everyone make a Diplomacy, Profession Soldier, or Knowledge Nobility roll. If there are other social type rolls you want to make, please do so and clarify what your intent is with these rolls.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+14=18 ;
Wednesday January 27th, 2021 6:13:11 AM
Rolth thanks the chief for his hospitality, and for the aid given to the Houndstooth refugees. He will warn against bringing out the amulets, noting that they have the ability to potentially affect even strong minded folk, and the Petals would not like to see a calamity befall this proud clan, as has happened elsewhere. If the Chief nevertheless insists, Rolth will bring out only one of the non-magical ones that we kept for potential use as a disguise.

Once we are dismissed, Rolth would like to tour the clan hold, to learn more of the ways of his people. He will express appreciation to his guides, and his admiration of their prosperity and organization, while listening for news that might be of interest.

(Diplomacy = 18)

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, MW Rapier-Adamantine|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+1=5 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+5=6 ;
Wednesday January 27th, 2021 8:46:19 AM
There was no other way to put it. Mak intended to get his jailors drunk, so the offer to do a proper pub crawl was on his list of things to do. First though he wanted to talk to the others and in the relative privacy of their quarters he offered up his opinions on the holding.

"Seems your people aren't much different than those minotaurs, old bean. I do think the urgency isn't as great now to return to Chessford and we should be able to take our time. I suspect we'll have an escort into the city in the morning, I'd certainly have us sorted that way to assure news of our exploits get to the council, if they haven't sent a patrol out tonight to tell them that is. Not surprised if they do." Mak oiled his bow and undid the tension on the string to let it dry over night even as he tightened the cinch on his belt.

"I'm off with my "escort"" Mak admitted as he turned and exited the building.

"Come along you ferocious looking guardsmen, we have a pub to crawl.

Along the way..

"You have any extra arrows?"
"A bowyer I can get some from?"
"I'm looking for a composite shortbow, seen any?"
"A horse would be nice, I've a little gold about me."
"You always escort the likes of me about, it must be BORING."
"You guys ever been in a battle...no I mean a really BIG battle?" Mak said as he slapped his leg. "That's what caused this."
"By the way...Kiwina is exceptionally grouchy in the morning and he casts spells. I don't want to be turned into a neut." Mak added sagely.

As he went along he looked unsuccessfully with his untrained eye at the architecture of the place and how defensible it might be. He also looked for signs of people acting strangely.

Mak entered the first pub with no intention to visit the second and plopped one hundred gold down on the bar as he ordered one for each of them, himself and his guards. He used his slickest amount of peer pressure to entice them into joining him as he started to ply them for information.

Mak is looking for information about how the holding might plan to deal with the Deep and what they've already done prior to the petals getting here. He'd also want to confirm his theory that a patrol would be sent ahead to Chessford with news.

OOC: KS: Engineering +1, Roll 5; Diplomacy +1, Roll 19(info gathering); KS: Nature +2, Roll 7; PS: Soldier +5, Roll 6 ... argh....some really crap rolls today. I hate these dice. ;)

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse,

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+6=21 ;
Wednesday January 27th, 2021 1:35:57 PM
{Diplomacy: 21}

Falco attempts to befriend on of the guards, asking about their life, how they became a guard, their families, and that type of thing. If they warm to him he will look for local gosip.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+1=13 ; d20+11=12 ;
Wednesday January 27th, 2021 2:44:16 PM
at the talk of the amulets Elyas tries to reinforce the words of his companions about the dangers of the artifacts
"we have seen first hand what these amulets can do. we have felt the pull of the magic on our minds, and are lucky to have gotten away without any of us succumbing to the magic. please, do not seek after them. if you do find one, please lock it in a lead box and alert us however possible so we can dispose of it safely
however, Elyas is concerned that his words will not actually make much of a difference, knowing how strong the pull of the enchantments are.
Diplomacy = 13

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Elyas is annoyed at the guard assigned to follow him and spends not a small amount of time thinking about ways he could give the guard the slip (magical or otherwise). Instead he eventually decides just to go with it, as anything he does to get rid of the guard will not gain much benefit, other than getting rid of that annoying feeling of being watched.

Instead he uses the time to hash out some ideas he has about the amulets, their creation and their effects. he rambles on for quite some time, expounding on popular thesis of the magical arts and how they might work together. he explains things very badly, and doesn't make any headway in his own theories, but possibly makes the guard as annoyed with the arrangement as he is himself...
know arcana = 12.... natural 1

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday January 27th, 2021 5:30:59 PM
Kiwina has heard tales of how the liontaurs profited by arming the centaurs and minotaurs in their long wars, but was born and raised in different islands in the west. He did not grow up worrying about events long-gone, and isn't going to start now. Nor, for that matter, did he grow up among wealth. Perhaps that, too, affects the attitudes of the wemics.

Still, as Kiwina listens to Tenzar and forms opinions he isn't about to speak his mind about the refugees. "I am not an artist, but the amulets had an unsettling look to them." In the dirt, he tries to sketch an amulet that appears to be tentacles as if they were rising up to choke the wearer, and encourages the other Petals to improve the result.

Kiwina is happy to stay in the guest house with what food is offered. He has no need to wander about, and can avoid some of the nearly raw meats that the liontaurs favored in Chessford without causing offense. He doesn't eat while they're about in the evening, but travels with the others as they're escorted around and isn't shy with the drinks Mak pays for.

(Know local = ; Kiwina hasn't studied the finer social skills)

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+5=18 ;
Wednesday January 27th, 2021 5:33:58 PM
Sorry, wrong button . . .

Know local = 18 to to pick up rumors about the refugees

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:bright eyed and bushy tailed
Wednesday January 27th, 2021 10:21:32 PM
Tsak decides to stay in. It has been his experience that half-orcs are not the first beings that people decide to share secrets with or bare their souls to. He suspects the guards will be less open, drunk or not, in his presence. He's quite happy to bathe and clean his gear.

In a moment of monumental stupidity he tries to give Esmerelda a bath...
He's sure the scratches will heal, but he's gonna need to replace that shredded undershirt. Judging from the looks he's now receiving from the cat he'd best sleep with one eye open tonight.

DM Mark - A Peaceful Stay
Thursday January 28th, 2021 1:50:23 AM
Rolth thanks Chief Tenzar for his hospitality, but refuses to show him the magical amulets. When pressed, he does show him a non-magical one though.
Mak decides he wants to take his escort out drinking, and at the first bar he drops 100 gp on the table. He also asks about buying some arrows, a bow and a horse as he tries to ferret information out of his guards.
Falco likewise tries to get information out of the guards, but tires a more measured approach.
Elyas warns about the dangers of the amulets. He goes along with the guard arrangement and tries unsuccessfully to engage them in a discussion of the arcane arts.
Kiwina begins drawing a picture of one of the amulets, but stops when Rolth begrudgingly agrees to show Tenzar a mundane one. He avoids going through the clan holding, opting instead to stay in the room.
Tsak also decides to stay in and asks for a bath. After some discussion about what he wants, a reasonably big tub is brought, but it takes a while to heat enough water. Esmerelda is not amused by the bath and does not agree to such.

Tenzar will ask to keep the amulet he is shown by Rolth, offering to pay 100 gp for the thing. He asks to see the magical ones as well. He will not force this, but you get the sense that refusing him will really piss him off towards you.

That evening, guards decide it’s best to keep those going out all together, and they are unyielding on this. So Mak, Rolth, Falso and Elyas are together. They are escorted by 5 liontaurs, a mix of men and women, three of which are pretty serious, but two younger ones are easier to deal with and seem a bit immature but much more fun.

Mak is able to buy as many arrows as he wants along with a composite bow. He can even buy a horse, and is taken to a stable where he can choose one. Alas, they do not have a saddle as they do not ride, but they can provide a pack to put on the horse so it can carry his gear. The horse does have a lead, but not a bit and bridle like he’s used to seeing. They can keep the horse for him that night and have it brought to him in the morning. The price of the horse is 100 gp, and they’ll throw in the pack bags.

This group does warm up to the Petals though, as the Petals generally treat them with kindness and respect. They even tolerate Elyas’ rambling discourse on arcana. When Mak throws down 100 gp on the table, it is viewed as him buying drinks for all in the tavern for the night. This makes Mak, and the others by extension, very popular. The two younger taur guards, and the others in the place joke around with Mak, and teach him a few drinking songs. The three older guards will have a drink or two, but the others in the tavern drink to excess. They serve beer and wine.

Out in the town, the four Petals will learn the following:
- The refugees were indeed sent to Chessford.
- The liontaur guards do not think Tenzar would send an advance group to Chessford to deliver news of the Petals return.
- Tenzar intends to escort the Petals to Chessford himself.
- Tenzar is a bit pompous and full of himself, but is viewed as fair and as a capable Chief and leader.
- The liontaurs mistrust the party. They are seen as outsiders that arrived about the same time that something bad happened to one clan. This is concerning and suspicious.
- They are not fond of centaurs, or minotaurs for that matter. Centaurs are thought of as too cerebral, unorganized, and tend to wait until it’s too late to act. Mintaours are too rigid, and are considered to be grouchy and unpleasant.
- It is a privilege to be a guard/soldier here, and all the guards essentially work for Tenzar.
- Family life here is pretty mundane. Children typically follow in their parents footsteps. This also tends to preserve socioeconomic status and wealth along family lines.
- There is a fair amount of economic disparity, but this is accepted as normal. The crowd here at this tavern is mixed in this regard.
- The three older guards are none too happy with the two younger ones getting drunk, and you think those two are going to be in some pretty big trouble.

Meanwhile, back at the place you’re staying, Kiwina and Tsak are treated well and brought food, along with some beer or wine. Some nice raw meat is brought for Esmerelda as well. Your hosts ask about how a centaur, and a, what is Tsak again? Oh yes, how did a centaur and a half orc come to be travelling with a liontaur and his entourage. Did the liontaur recruit you, or are you bound to him in some way?

Eventually the liontaur guards will bring the rest of the Petals back, probably earlier than Mak wanted, but you are brought back after a reasonable time out.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+13=31 ; d20+14=25 ;
Thursday January 28th, 2021 6:36:25 AM
Rolth will look to his fellow Petals for their views on selling the non-magical amulet, and showing one of the magical ones. He is fine with selling the non-magical one, but proposes to the Petals putting stipulations on showing the other. More specifically, he would ask the Chief to forbid anyone from trying to take or keep the amulet, and give us permission to resist anyone in the clanhold from attempting to take or keep the amulet. It would not leave our possession and will be shown only long enough for the Chief to get a sense of its look, and if we begin to feel it attempt to sway our thoughts, the Petals will immediate store it again. He leaves unsaid that we need Goldmane's favor for our mission from the Purple Duke, knowing that the Petals will recall this, so it seems unwise to flatly refuse his request despite the risk. If the Petals agree, Rolth will acknowledge the Chief's right to ask this of us here on his territory, but remind him that the amulet will try to turn taur against taur, falsely promising power but truly offering only death and suffering. (Diplomacy = 25)

Afterwards, he will enjoy his time on the town, then turn in for a good nights sleep, awaking to take his turn on watch even here. (Perception = 31)

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, MW Rapier-Adamantine|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Thursday January 28th, 2021 9:18:33 AM
Mak had a method to his drinking. He'd consume enough to dull the pain in his leg and then slowly imbibe to keep the pain away. Most of the time he'd not get drunk, but tonight was an exception. When he arrived back at the guest house he was lit. Perhaps it was just him letting off steam from his near death encounter in those caves that did it. He did manage to relate what they had learned while out to the others in case they didn't hear about it, especially the part about Tenzer escorting them into Chessford in the morning.

As for who saw what and paid for it, Mak didn't like the idea of selling the non magical amulet. He felt they should just give it to Tenzer as proof to the council about what they found. For the magical ones, Mak would rather not be in the room when they came out.

The next morning Mak woke bleary eyed and hung over, but at some point he'd had a revelation. While he sat watch in the guest house he placed his rapier in his lap and started to decipher the writing along the blades fuller. It was an ancient writing, a secret code the family used, and during the night he remembered a portion of it. Though the meaning of the words eluded him at present he felt he was much closer than he'd ever been.

OOC: Getting ready to activate that legacy item once he has enough gold. He's 895 short.

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+1=16 ;
Thursday January 28th, 2021 7:47:30 PM
Kiwina has no issue with selling (or giving) the non-magical amulet, but thinks that the precautions they have in place to keep themselves from reaching the magical ones should not be gone through lightly. They will undoubtedly be showing the amulets to the council as a whole, if Tenzar can wait a day to satisfy his curiousity. . . (untrained Diplomacy roll of 16 to aid Rolth) . . . And if not, then maybe seeing the precautions will impress upon him how worried the Petals are about the things.

Kiwina did not think to ask it before, but he wonders what will happen to the Houndstooth clan -- whether those that still live will be encouraged to rebuild or whether they will be expect to join other clans without Nantyr to lead them. He does not even know if there are clanless liontaurs on this island.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday January 28th, 2021 10:10:07 PM
Tsak thinks that leaving the clan with a copy of the non-magical amulet is a good idea, so that they can spread word of what to be wary of. He doesn't like the idea of unpacking one of the magical ones at all.

To the petals in private I may not fully understand the implications of upsetting this guy, but we report to the council not just him. The magic in these amulets is powerful and evil. I think they should decide when and how the amulets are unveiled and also what happens to them afterwards. Perhaps it can be framed as concern for his clan, remembering what has happened to the Houndstooth.

Tsak finds time to give Esmerelda a thorough brushing to try to mend bridges with the miffed cat.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday January 28th, 2021 10:12:54 PM
Tsak responds politely to the questions posed by their hosts. He explains more about half-orcs and also the origins of the petals.

We are free adventurers who are beholden to each other as brothers but no more than that.

He is appreciative of their efforts in finding a bath as well as food for Esmerelda and himself.

DM Mark - A Peaceful Stay
Friday January 29th, 2021 1:39:34 AM
Rolth considers Tenzar’s request. He politely tells Tenzar that he sees little problem with the mundane amulet, but the magical ones pose a safety issue the Petals must discuss. He informs the Chief that they will deliver their decision in the morning if that is acceptable to the Chief. (This is my interpretation of the party wanting to discuss the matter.)
Mak thinks the mundane amulet should not be sold, but given as a gift to Tenzar. He returns that night with the others a bit wobbly, but in one piece. He wakes with a bit of a headache and feeling a little ill. He tries to focus his attention on his ancestral sword, studying the blade and looking for meaning in the strange adamantine metal.
Kiwina has no concerns with the mundane amulet, and agrees with caution in dealing with the magical ones.
Tsak agrees with letting go of a non-magical amulet, and reminds everyone that they will report to the Council, not just Tenzar. He thinks the Council should decide the amulets’ fate.

The four Petals that choose to explore the town have a good time, though it winds up a bit early for Mak’s tastes.

Tsak and Kiwina are treated with a quiet kindness by their hosts. If they bore any apprehension about a centar, or a half-orc for that matter, they show no sign of this. A female liontaur even politely asks a number of questions for Kiwina about his family, his clan, what life is like on Centaur Isle. A large, soft sheepskin is brought for Esmerelda and put before the fireplace.

The Petals continue to discuss Tenzar and the non-magical and magical amulets. There were 14 amulets, 7 that detected as magic and 7 that did not. As I recall, they were separated into two groups, and all placed in a box and then in an extradimensional space. Tenzar expects and answer in the morning.

Knowledge Nobility DC 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {You know Tenzar is a ruling person here and required/asked something of you in front of his subjects. How you answer his request will matter as much as the answer.}

The night passes without incident. A sumptuous breakfast is brought to you, and you are asked to be ready to go in about an hour and a half.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+16=18 ; d20+16=23 ;
Friday January 29th, 2021 7:36:38 AM
Rolth prays to Domi overnight and feels that it is best to heed the wise advice of the Petals, and chooses to gently deflect the Chief's request to see the amulet now. He proposed to say to the Chief that we will gift him the non-magical amulet as a show of our trust and gratitude for his generosity to the refugees and us.

With respect to the magical amulet, he is of course entitled to see it as a Chief and member of the Council, but that as a shaman in training, I have appealed to Domi the Defender for guidance, and been guided to conclude that it would be safer for all the clans if the showing of the amulet were to occur under the guardianship and wise oversight of all the clan chiefs. Given that we are set to travel to Chessford together, that can happen very soon, and of course our report to the Council will highlight the noble, generous, and wise role that the Goldmane chief and clan played in our successful return to report, as originally ordered by the whole council. And of course, as Chief of the powerful Goldmane clan, the Chief will have a predominant role in what the Council decides to do from there, so his will should be carried out just as well there, and with less immediate risk to his clanhold should the amulet show its evil powers.

Rolth will modify this speech at the suggestion of the Petals, and deliver it when the moment arises. If we can arrange to talk with the Chief privately and choreograph the whole thing, all the better. Rolth is fine if the Chief can make this all seem to be his idea. He will cast Eagle's Splendor just before going to talk to the Chief, for a little boost to his chances of success. He feels he isn't being all that persuasive and so burns a hero point for an additional boost, while looking to the Petals for support.

Diplomacy = 23

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, MW Rapier-Adamantine|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Friday January 29th, 2021 8:26:21 AM
Mak raised an eyebrow at Rolth. "Pulling the Domi card?" Mak said. Those heartseeded pulled the same shenanigans. "God told me to do it." Mak lost a little respect for Rolth in that moment even while he understood why he did it.

KS: Nobility +6, Taking 10, Roll 16

The archer had a nobleman's view on what happened and the request made of them so Mak sagely reminded Rolth that Tenzer had asked not just as the ruling person here, but in front of his subjects.

"If we refuse it will embarrass him and undermine his authority. Perhaps the answer is to insist the amulet only be revealed to him alone and once we have him with none of his subjects around express our heartfelt reluctance that he see the magical amulets. We may even have to let Rolth do this alone as all of us in one room with the leader might not make them comfortable." he reminded them all. "Showing everyone the non magical one shouldn't be a problem, so presenting that to him as a gift would be a wise move."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday January 29th, 2021 9:21:15 AM
Having had a rather nice day, Falco settles down thinking about what divine powers he should ask for tomorrow morning. Not coming up with any pressing need he decides there is no need to change things up.

He considers the discussion of the amulets but stays out of it as he was unable to figure out much about them.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Kiwina (Steve M) 72/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday January 29th, 2021 11:23:05 AM
Kiwina explains to his hostess that he is not from Centaur Isle, and finds the centaurs there to be a bit arrogant. He made a home on Bridge Island for a while, but before that he is from a group of small islands in the west where centaurs and humans live along the coasts. He tells her about hunting nawao -- brutish, humanoid giants that lived in the inland forests and mountains -- much like the liontaurs here hunt hellhounds.

(Assuming the 16 from my last post is the roll to help Rolth.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday January 29th, 2021 2:04:46 PM
Elyas will discuss with Rolth the plan for the amulet ahead of time

"if we show him the amulet, we should make sure it is just him present. And he will need to allow a spell to be cast on him. I will cast protection from evil on each of us, to prevent mind control. I can cast it on him on a delay so he can feel the influence of the magic first, if you think that is better.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday January 29th, 2021 9:58:05 PM
Tsak nods in agreement as the petals discuss when and how they might show the amulet to Tenzer.

Alone and under the influence of protective magic should do it. And if he won't agree to that he'll just have to wait until Chessford. He takes Mak's point about Tenzer being allowed to save face, but figures Rolth can handle it.

We got this fella's. I mean we're diplomatic envoys aint we?

(The big toothy grin accompanying the statement may or may not provide comfort)

DM Mark - A Peaceful Stay d100=33 ; d20+6=18 ;
Monday February 1st, 2021 12:08:54 PM
Rolth prays to Domi. He is fine with giving Tenzar the mundane amulet, but proposes to tell the Chief privately that the magical amulets will only be revealed in the presence of the council, and that this is the will of Domi. He will pour his heroic reserves into this to be most convincing.
Mak suggests that refusing Tenzar may embarrass him, and that perhaps if the Petals can get him alone they can explain the magical amulets need to remain hidden.
Falco contemplates his spells for the day and remains silent on the amulet decisions.
Kiwina kindly answers his hosts questions about centaurs and where he is from.
Elyas is willing to cast a protective spell on everyone if the party decided to pull out those magical amulets they’re carrying.
Tsak agrees with the protections the others are proposing, but is ready to back up a firm “no” to Tenzar if needed.

The female liontaur that spoke with Kiwina will later give him a small carved figure of a liontaur holding a hammer and a shield. ”This represents Domi. May he guard you on your journeys.”

That morning, you will find an expectant Tenzar there with 6 guards ready for travel. Mak’s horse is there with large, empty pack bags on it’s back.

Tenzar looks at you expectantly. ”I trust you found your accommodations acceptable? Now, let us have a look at those amulets.” As the Petals give him the mundane amulet, he regards it, turning it around in his hand. ”Ugh. It’s an ugly thing, but interesting. You wish to speak to me in private about these others?”

The Petals go into Tenzar’s home. Some guards move to go with you, but he waves them off.

It’s nice, but a bit gaudy. He takes you to an inner atrium, closing the doorway to the house so that you are all alone with him. As Rolth and the others explain their reticence about revealing the powerful amulets here, Tenzar listens sternly and nods. His expression is difficult to read.

Sense Motive DC 18:Highlight to display spoiler: {Tenzar is not upset by this, and he seems to accept the Petals caution. He almost regards the Petals as peers. Almost.}

”Very well then. Exposing these other amulets you carry can wait until they are presented to the Council. You Petals are an interesting bunch. Named for a flower, you bend but do not yield. I like that. And you seem to understand our ways well enough. You’ll do fine if you choose to stay. Maybe even a centaur.” He actually smiles as he looks at Kiwina.

Once back outside, the stern ruler gestures to a couple of his guards. One hands a pouch with 100 GP to Elyas. ”Thank you for this amulet, I do not mean to diminish the gift so consider this a gift in return.” Another hands a pouch with 100 GP to Mak. ”I understand you generously entertained your escorts, though some perhaps some a bit too much. Please allow me to pay for last night’s outing.” You realize the two younger guards that drank too much are not there.

”Well then, is there anything further before we leave for Chessford?”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday February 1st, 2021 1:35:38 PM
Seeing that Mak got a horse makes Falco realize that he may want to invest similarly, of course he would need to ride. At a quite moment he moves to Mak and askes about some basic riding lessons. Before making a purchase like that though he wants to see how the horse does on the boat, meaning he has nothing further to do it in Chessford.

"I cannot speak for the others but I think that I have no further business at the moment."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday February 1st, 2021 2:37:51 PM
Elyas is relieved and pleased that Tenzar is willing to listen to their warnings. showing the magic of the amulet to the entire council will have its own challenges, but Elyas is happy to at least delay having to deal with it until he can make a case to the full council about the danger of playing with dangerous magic.

"I am ready to continue on. the sooner we make our report the better"

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, MW Rapier-Adamantine|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20=4 ; d20+2=6 ;
Monday February 1st, 2021 3:27:44 PM
Mak was carrying several bundles of arrows as he exited the building. He tied them to the packs on the horse as well as to attach his own pack the animal, but without a proper saddle Mak wasn't going to ride the horse just yet.

When Tenzer offered to give Mak back his money, the noble archer raised a hand and said. "The offer to the proprietor was my own and not meant to inconvenience you. You were generous enough in offering us shelter for the night. I also noticed the guards from last night aren't present, I hope they weren't reprimanded for being good hosts as they were professional and alert at all times.

The explanation Mak delivered didn't feel adequate to the noble archer and he knew he'd gone wrong somewhere as a result, but his intentions were good. He hoped that Tenzer could sense that about him. At the same time Mak desperately wished for Rolth's golden tongue as he analyzed his own words repeatedly in his own head.

When Falco asked about learning to ride Mak responded. "I'm certainly no expert, but I do know the basics, old bean. I'll be happy to teach you what I know, but this horse is untested and being here in a community of those that aren't riders...well. It's possible the poor beast hasn't been properly....trained." Broken in was in Mak's thoughts and this horse could very well be meant as a joke. He'd not put Falco upon such an untested mount.

"Anyone can ride and direct a horse with little training. It's only when things go sideways you need to know what you are doing." Mak continued as he carefully examined the horse for anomalies.

OOC: I assume that there is room in the hold for a horse? If not then Mak will be buying and selling alot...
The failed rolls above are for Sense Motive and Diplomacy. Mak will take 10 on his ride, Total 18 to pull himself onto the horse and take it for a spin bareback to see if it's safe for Falco.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+13=16 ;
Monday February 1st, 2021 8:35:41 PM
Rolth finds the Chief hard to read in the moment, but is relieved that the fellow showed the wisdom to avoid the amulet for now. Rolth has just one item of additional business before being ready to set off. He quietly asks the Chief whether he could spare a few taurs to go check on the Houndstooth survivors while we head to Chessford. They have suffered much already, and it would be a shame if further harm were to come to them. I should think that the Council will consider what else might be done to help them over the long term, but in the meantime, the noble Goldmanes are the most likely source of assistance.

(sense motive = 16, fail)

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+15=23 ;
Monday February 1st, 2021 8:58:03 PM
(Sense motive = 23)

Kiwina thanks the woman sincerely for her gift, and the sentiment behind it. He also thanks Tenzar for his understanding when the time comes.

But Kiwina is ready to be off. He eyes Mak's acquisition carefully. "Is there room for a horse? The crew are taur. But as we taurs are not equestrians, I expect the finer details of shoveling up will fall to you."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 12:29:49 AM
Tsak stifles a chortle at the thought of Mak with his gammy leg trying to shovel horse poop on a swaying ship in the middle of the high seas. He then settles himself in to see how Mak and Falco make out with the new nag.

Pity we don't have room for a greenhouse, could grow some nice tomaters with all that extra nourishment

Tsak too is ready to head off.

DM Mark - A Peaceful Stay d6=6 ; d20=5 ;
Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 1:50:26 AM
Falco sees Mak’s horse and thinks to himself that he should ask Mak for some riding lessons.
Elyas is relieved that things worked out with the amulets, so far at least. He is anxious to get to Chessford.
Mak refuses the repayment and hopes the two younger guards were not reprimanded. He secured some arrows he bought in the horses packs. He offers to teach Falco something about riding, because anyone can ride a horse. Mak then tries to get on his new horse.
Rolth asks Tenzar if he can send some liontaurs to check on the survivors at the Houndstooth Clan Holding.
Kiwina thanks the woman for her gift that night. He sees her there among the crowd and nods to her, which draws some looks but she seems rather proud of the acknowledgement. He wonders aloud about a horse aboard the ship.
Tsak is amused at the thought of Mak shoveling horse waste aboard the ship, and thinks this might be the start of a garden aboard the Rose. (Tsak has been cleaning up Esmerelda’s soil box while on the ship.)

Tenzar responds to Rolth, ”The returned Houndstooth liontaurs will need to fend for themselves until we speak to the Council. Do you have reason to think they are in danger?”

Tenzar gives Mak a stern look. ”I expect my guards to have discipline and to know their limits when they are on duty. You are new to us, so I will caution you not to interfere in the inner workings of a Clan. As for the funds, I will see that they are put to good use if you do not need them.” He directs the guard with the pouch to hold onto it.

Mak looks his new horse over, walking around the beast. It is docile and does not seem to mind the packs or the lead on its head. Mak takes the lead in his hands to use as reins, and decides to get on the animal. There are no stirrups, so he needs to hop up on his stomach before he can shift into a riding position. He has an audience at this point, and some quizzical looks. As the others begin to move forward, Mak tries to make his horse move. It does not. He tries again, shaking the improvised reins and shifting his weight. Nothing. Then he gently pushes his heels into the horses flanks. The horse bolts into a gallop!

I need a DC 20 Ride Check (no saddle) for Mak to stay on this running horse. (It could possibly be controlled with a DC 25 Charisma check, but Mak cannot make that.) If Mak is thrown, the horse will continue running and Make will need to make a DC 15 Acrobatic check to avoid taking 6 points of damage from the fall. And maybe some damage to his dignity as well.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, MW Rapier-Adamantine|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2 d20+8=11 ; d20+6=21 ;
Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 8:56:06 AM
Mak thought he was being careful and the leap onto the horses back wasn't too difficult. He squeezed the horses flank with his legs and shook the lead to try to get the creature moving. Of course it bolted, something he was afraid might happen to Falco. He thought about trying to take control of the beast or to just jump off and pull it to a stop. He decided to try and gain control of it, afterall he wasn't an inexperienced rider. He wasn't a champion, but he knew his way around the creatures.

Without a proper saddle and reins it wasn't going to happen, Mak was going to be removed unwillingly from the horses back. He grimaced and threw his leg over as he tried to turn the fall into a graceful dismount. Mak's leg came up and over even as the horse bucked a little, but the agile warrior landed on his feet with his dignity intact. He did hold onto the lead in an attempt to keep the horse from running away.

OOC; Ride +8, Roll 11, Fail; Acrobatics +6, Roll 21, Success!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 9:35:39 AM
Falco is fascinated as Mak tries to get on the horse. Being around taur so much he never though much about riding but boy can he appreciate a good show.

The horse bolts and Falco laughs.

Mak fall and Falco also falls but his is from laughing so hard. "Maybe I will find another teacher."

Regaining himself he checks to be sure Mak is ok.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, MW Rapier-Adamantine|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 3|Crit x2
Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 2:38:23 PM
Mak walked back with the horse in tow and laughing along with everyone else. "Apparently Old bean, someone is having a bit of sport with me. This creature is a wild beast, and an expensive one at that."

The archer's limp was more pronounced after his near catastrophic encounter with the ground. "Falco my good man, to teach you to ride this horse will first require the beast to be taught to BE ridden. I saw it done a time or two back in Ailsildur. If we have time in Chessford I'll give it a go then. For now this creature is only good for carrying a pack and glue."

"Next time I buy something I'll ask Rolth to purchase it for me so I get a fair deal." Mak laughed.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 5:54:36 PM
If Mak is able to hold onto the horse, that's good. If Mak loses the rein, however, Kiwina follows the horse until it slows down. He does not try to approach it at a run, but to follow until it is no longer spooked and bring it back.

When everyone is assembled, he suggests they be on their way to Chessford.

Kiwina has no particular reason to think that the Houndstooth clan is in danger, other than their diminished number and lack of warriors.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+13=24 ;
Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 8:33:44 PM
Rolth also in unaware of any specific danger to the Houndstooth clan and will say so. He was just expressing his general concern for their welfare. With that, he is ready to be off when the Chief gives the word. As we go, he will keep an eye out for threats, and maybe a chance to show the Goldmanes how the Petals roll.

Perception = 24

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 9:28:45 PM
Tsak checks Mak to make sure he's Ok. The whole episode tickled his funny bone, but he's also aware of the existing injuries that plague the plucky warrior.
That's a cunning plan lad, if you screw up your other leg maybe they'll balance each other out and you can walk in a straight line?

He looks over the horse when it settles down.
We call them a 'brumby' where I'm from. If we can train it to be ridden it will be useful, they're smart and hardy. Meanwhile, if I may, I suggest we call it 'Boomerang'.

DM Mark - Chessford
Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 2:16:32 AM
Mak’s horse panaced a bit at the riding attempt. The horse seemed OK with Mak as cargo, but got spooked with the cargo tried to get him to move. Perhaps most importantly, Mak manages to land on his feet but is almost pulled off balance as he tries to hold onto the improvised reins.
Falco laughs at the show. Mak manages to laugh along with him as he goes to check on the archer.
Kiwina is ready to chase the horse down, but Mak manages to keep hold of the thing. He does not think the remnants of the Houndstooth Clan are in any particular danger.
Rolth answers Tenzar, agreeing with Kiwina’s assessment.
Tsak is a bit worried for Mak, and has a couple names for the horse.

The other liontaurs have a laugh at Mak’s expense, but this is shut down quickly by a sharp glare from Chief Tenzar. He brings the liontaurs over to where Mak is. ”Are you alright? We do not ride horses here. It appears that whomever sold this beast to you thought you would use it as we do, as a beast of burden. If you seek a creature to ride upon, you may find such in Chessford. If you wish, we can broker a trade there for your animal if there is riding horse to be had there. You Petals have sought to serve the liontaurs. I will not see you treated badly.”

While Mak may have to walk, he will find that his horse is a fairly docile creature and will easily carry his things.

Regarding the Houndstooth Clan, Tenzar is a bit derisive. ”Nantyr was never really satisfied with his Clans holdings, nor its place among the clans. It is not surprising that he would be easily swayed by a promise of power from some source. Still, I would never wish another Chief dead nor his clan destroyed. Let us present your information to the Council. And perhaps then we can see these accursed amulets that have caused all the trouble.

“Come, let us be off to Chessford.”

It takes the better part of the day to reach Chessford at a walking speed. The liontuars have some wonderful food and wine, which they share with you.

As you near the city, you pass a few fortified farms. Liontaurs come out to stare, and some wave. Tenzar and his guards seem to ignore them.

Coming in to Chessford, you are greeted by some armed and armored liontaurs that ride out to meet you. ”Greetings Tenzar. Greetings Petals of the Eight Petaled Rose. I am Frolfenrir.”

Before you can reply, Tenzar interrupts in a commanding voice. ”Frolfenrir, these Petals are under the protection of the Goldmane Clan. They came to me, and I am bringing them to the Council. They bear important news.”

The commander of this new group sends two of his liontaurs off into the city. He turns to Tenzar and replies rather cooly, ”Thank you for bringing them Chief Tenzar. You approach the domain of the Sandifur Clan, and they do not need your protection here.” He addresses the Petals. ”There have been rumors of troubles and some have come with terrible tales. At the direction of Chief Harkin Sandifur, these refugees are being kept apart from the city residents for now, but you may see them if you wish. Another liontaur arrived here, but he is not sound of mind and is imprisoned. The Council is being summoned, and should be assembled in about an hour. Quarters are available for you if you would refresh yourselves from your travels. We are instructed to take you where you wish to go.”

Tenzar seems not quite ready to cede control. ”Petals, if you wish you may stay at my house. I have one here in Chessford, and you may refresh yourselves there.”

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 7:01:18 AM
Kiwina suggests that the Petals see the imprisoned liontaur prior to meeting the council, thinking it might be under the influence of an amulet. He does not want to ask whether it is wearing one, but rather see for themselves. Since they have discussed the amulets with Tenzar, he could also come see unless he has other things to attend to before the meeting.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+14=16 ;
Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 7:05:15 AM
Thinking that it would be unwise to offend either of these influential clansby choosing one over the other, Rolth suggests to the Petals that we need to check on our ship and crew after such a long absence, so perhaps we should head there for the hour before the Council meeting. If the Petals agree, he will explain this to the a chief and the Sandifurr commander, expressing our appreciation for their offers of hospitality but emphasizing our duty to our crew that comes before such pleasures.

Alternately, if the Petals prefer to interview the refugees before the Council, that would accomplish the same purpose. Either way, Rolth is happy to speak for the party to smooth our way.

Diplomacy = 16 (die roller hates me this week, but still not too bad)

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 12|Ct 20+ x3 d20+1=17 ;
Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 8:41:35 AM
Mak had a smile on his face. He was a good sport in most cases and this time was no exception. He had been fooled and accepted it. The laughter of the liontaurs confirmed it for him. When Tenzer silenced them Mak thought it a bit too strong. What happened was funny.

When Tsak suggested a name, Mak replied. "I was thinking Elmer, but Boomerang works as well. When we get time I'd enjoy training this horse to accept a rider."

Tenzers apology for the misguided merchant that sold him the horse mollified the soldier somewhat as he replied to the Chief. "A deal is a deal. I purchased the horse in good faith, had I examined it more closely I'd have known it was unsuitable for riding. The fault is mine."

Despite it all he still limped along painfully from the experience and ended up trailing behind everyone during the journey to Chessford. Without the burden of a pack Mak was sore but not entirely exhausted on their arrival.

Mak nodded to Frolfenrir and noted that most of these taurs names resembled the sounds a house cat might make. He kept the observation to himself though as he hid the notion behind an amused smile.

Frolfenrir and Tenzer had a moment in which Tenzer seemed to have claimed them as his property, or perhaps he wanted the discovery of whatever they brought to be credited to him. Frolfenrir responded in a like manner and Mak noted that these taurs were quite territorial and power hungry. No wonder the amulets held such an attraction to them. It promised everything they were seeking. Mak's gaze passed to Rolth as he wondered how the bard managed to resist the temptation of the magical devices.

For Mak he didn't care about fame or glory, staying alive was more in his line as he searched the world for a suitable place to settle down. Aisildur was not it, he was certain. Liontaur island wasn't it either.

Mak was about to suggest they see the prisoner when Kiwina made the same, so he stayed quiet as he wondered if the insane taur was wearing an amulet.

"Perhaps his mind isn't his own." Mak suggested casually to Rolth and added. "I also have some pressing business aboard the Rose. A detour to sort that would be appreciated."

OOC: Diplomacy +1, Aid Another, Roll 17; Success! +2 to Rolth's 16

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:51.5lbs

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 10:08:10 AM
As the ship is truly home for Falco he is very happy with that suggestion.

"Elmer is a wonderful name, it suits his bearing I think."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 11:57:14 AM
Elyas agrees with Rolth that the first stop should be to check on the ship and her crew. after that they could see the council.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 9:57:23 PM
I'm thinking the Rose, the refugees and the councillors, in that order. mumbles Tsak, hopefully not loud enough to undo all of Rolth's politicking.

Yeah, Elmer, that'll work too.

"Elmer come back.
Don't eat that Elmer.
Gawd Elmer, what have you been eating?"

I like it!

With the important work of naming the horse out of the way, Tsak looks forward to revisiting the Rose to see how Ramsay and the crew are holding up.

DM Mark - Chessford
Thursday February 4th, 2021 1:04:01 AM
Kiwina would like to see the imprisoned liontaur that Frolfenrir mentioned. He suspects the creature may be under the influence of one of the amulets and offers for Tenzar to come too.
Rolth senses there is some competition going on between these clans, and chooses neither proposing to instead go to The Rose to prepare for the clan meeting. He makes an excuse about needing to check on the crew.
Mak senses that the Petals seem to be some sort of prize for these two clans. He echos Rolth’s assertion that they retire to the ship, and he agrees with Kiwina’s suggestion to see this mad liontuar.
Falco and Elyas agree to head to the ship.
Tsak suggests the ship, the refugees and the Council - in that order. And he likes the name Elmer for Mak’s horse.

As Mak considers names for his horse, one of the liontaurs says, “Maybe you should call him Getoffme,” though it’s clear from his demeanor that he only meant it as a friendly jest.

Frolfenrir and Tenzar both accept the Petals reasons for going to their ship. Tenzar says coolly, ”Very well. As for the mad liontaur, I have no need to see the poor creature. I will send my men to the docks in a bit to escort you to the Council meeting.” Frolfenrir replies, ”You may do as you wish Chief Tenzar, but they will not need guards here. He turns to the Petals, ”You are free to go where you wish. Would you like me to provide a guide? You may recall where the Council meets, but you will need direction if you wish to see the mad liontuar. I will send word that you may be visiting in any case. You will be allowed in.”

Tenzar nods and heads away (depending on your reply to him.) If you accept Frolfenrir’s offer of a guide, he will dispatch one of his men to accompany you, a liontaur names Brwolney.

The petals and the horse (and perhaps Brwolney) go to their ship. They find that things are in order. Some of the crew is in town. Some being weird plant hybrids they tend to draw attention wherever they go. You notice there are more races represented here. A couple of centars, some minotaur dock workers here and there. There are a few humans and half-orcs milling about, but most here are liontaurs. You get some nods and looks as you go, but the feel is more friendly here than it was at the Goldmane Clan holding.

Brwolney makes small talk about where you’re from, why you're here, where to get food and drink in town, which street food to avoid. Your crew asks where you’ve been and when they're leaving. One of the crew has injured himself in a fall and is laid up.

What do you do with the horse?
Do you do anything at the ship or the docks?
Does anything occur before you try to see this imprisoned liontaur?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Thursday February 4th, 2021 7:27:30 AM
Rolth will offer that the Petals see value in wise guidance and trustworthy companionship, and suggest that we accept both generous offers of help.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Adamantine|13/8/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2
Thursday February 4th, 2021 7:39:40 AM
Mak smiled as he adjusted the packs on Elmer. "I don't speak horse, old bean. But if that's what he told you I couldn't blame him. Isn't that right Elmer." Mak said to the joking Liontaur as he looked at the ground absently where his foot had been a moment before.

"Say, Falco old man. You think that looks like a hammer of sorts?" Mak said pointing at the ground where his foot had been. "Sometimes I see shapes in things." he explained. "But I seem to see this one alot. Strange hammer though, the handle piece is off."

Mak shrugged. "My imagination, I guess.

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, | Encumbrance:51.5lbs

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday February 4th, 2021 8:11:19 AM
Falco squats down and looks at the ground that Mak as referenced. He clicks his beak a couple of times and turns his head fully around to look up at Mak.

"I can see what you mean though it is kind of the same as seeing a shape in a cloud to me. You see this pattern often, that is the more unusual part. I wonder if there is a connection to anything or you have just been hit in the head to often? In our life it could be either I think."

When they get back to the boat Falco is curious to see how the horse is stored though he will attempt to heal up the injured crew member first. If a good plan is made for the horse by those with my sailing experience then he will plan to get his own pony at some point.

Beyond that Falco will speak with the crew making sure they are all hale and hardy.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=28 ; d20+5=23 ;
Thursday February 4th, 2021 8:17:39 AM
At the ship, Kiwina uses a cure light wounds to help the injured sailor (assuming that would work) or makes sure he is being properly tended to (heal check = 28). He also takes time to talk to the crew and see what rumors have reached the docks (local knowledge check = 23).

After seeing that everything is in order and letting Ramsey know they appreciate the care he gives the Rose, Kiwina is ready to see this maddened taur. It seems to him that if the creature is wearing an amulet or shows signs of having worn one, that would demonstrate much to the Council.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=21 ;
Thursday February 4th, 2021 2:26:01 PM
Elyas runs through an inspection fo the ship, even though it has been in dock and is likely just fine.
profession sailor = 21

he waits for the others to be ready, very interested in seeing this mad liontaur.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Adamantine|13/8/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2
Thursday February 4th, 2021 5:02:15 PM
Mak wasn't so much interested in getting Elmer on the ship just yet so he found a stable near the docks and boarded the horse there before off loading his equipment onto the Rose. Once they had a clear direction and knew they'd be leaving would he concern himself with getting Elmer into the hold.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday February 4th, 2021 11:02:35 PM
Tsak greets all the crew and asks a few questions regarding the injured crew member. How did it happen? Is it likely to happen again? Can it be avoided?
I understand ships can be dangerous and accidents happen, but if we can't keep it together at dock how do you think we'll fare at sea or in an altercation at sea?

He then prepares to see the maddened taur.

Esmerelda settles down in her quarters, the one she lets Tsak share, for a (cat)nap.

DM Mark - Chessford
Friday February 5th, 2021 1:58:31 AM
Rolth accepts both offers of help. (One is Brwolney? The others is Tenzar’s offer to escort you from the docks to the Council? Is this correct?)
Mak sees the image of a hammer in a footprint and asks Falco about this. He also looks for a stable for Elmer.
Falco looks at the footprint. He can sort of see what Mak mentions, but is more concerned that Mak is seeing hammers in things. The cleric heals the injured crewman and asks how the crew is doing.
Kiwina also sees to the crewman’s wounds. He thanks Ramsey for his oversight of the Rose.
Elyas inspect the ship, and things generally seem to be in order.
Tsak ask how the crewman got injured in the first place, and reprimands him a bit for being careless.

The crewman is a bit evasive about how he fell, when another offers, ”He was drunk, he was. That’s how it happened. If’n ya canna hold yer liquor, at least own up to it.” There are some glares exchanged among the crew there.

Ramsey ignores the exchange and addresses the Petals on another matter. ”Beggin’ yer pardon, but the ship’s kitty is getting a bit low. We need some funds fer ship supplies and fer payin’ the crew. If’n it please you good sirs, I reckon about 50 gold would put us in good shape fer a bit.”

With Brwolney’s help, Mak is able to locate a stable. It’s not quite the kind of stable that Mak is accustomed to for horses - more of a general animal yard. Nonetheless, the place sees orderly and the animals there well cared for. The liontaur there asks for a silver to stable Elmer.

At the Petal’s request, Brwolney will then take them to where this imprisoned liontaur. They are led through Chessford. You pass many of the sort of shops and homes you would expect to see, some richer and some poorer, though the general design is different here. Wide doorways, large windows, many of which have a large platform jutting out on which you see an occasional liontaur lounging.

You eventually wind you way to a stone building next to what looks like a barracks. Liontaurs come and go, and Brwolney mentions that you are here to see the mad liontaur. You are led in, and pass a few cells that hold liontaurs and one with a minotaur with a broken horn. You reach a cell that has a liontaur chained to the wall. As you approach, you can see he is bruised and battered. He raises his head and red-rimmed eyes glare balefully at you. You get a low growl. He wears the remnants of leather armor.

Perception DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see a glint of gold in the made below his chin.}

Brwolney speaks to a guard there and tells you, ”This one was found roaming near the shore just outside of town. I think he was from the Houndstooth clan from the look of him, but not quite sure. Also, we found him about the same time as Tenzar sent us those refugees. Shoved them off on Chessford, he did. I don’t know why Tenzar didn’t see to their needs - that Goldmane Clan’s the richest with their mines and all.

“But this one here, he’s nuts! We had a rough time bringing him in. Kept fighting us for no reason. We were afraid he’d hurt somebody if we left him run free. Kept ranting about the sea and doom and stuff. Maybe Tenzar sent him here too, I dunno. If you want in, we’ll let you in. But watch him. He may be chained and all, but he bites and stuff.”

If the Petals ask the guards will open the door. A couple come with stout wooden poles shod with metal on one end. They look ready to pushed through the bars to thrust at the creature if necessary. A couple more stand ready with clubs.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+13=28 ;
Friday February 5th, 2021 6:54:22 AM
Rolth expresses appreciation to Brwolney for being our guide, and to Chief Tenzar for sending along some companions for our later trip to the Council.

When we get to the mad taur, Rolth immediately notices the glint of gold below his chin, and quietly conveys to the Petals his suspicion that the poor creature has one of the evil amulets. " Can one of you enspell him to hold him still or asleep, that we might investigate his person?"

Perception = 28

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+19=29 ;
Friday February 5th, 2021 8:50:18 AM
(Perception = 29)

Kiwina gives Ramsey 50 gp for maintenance, salaries, and food before they head off to see the mad wemic.

Once seeing it and hearing Browlney, Kiwina answers "I don't think this one tried the Goldmane holdings. But I do think they heard about it from the refugees. They seemed to be warned and prepared for trouble when we arrived there." He cannot subdue the liontaur with a spell, and does not want to suggest knocking it if someone else can.

-----
Still need to adjust character sheet for money spent.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+11=27 ;
Friday February 5th, 2021 8:56:46 AM
{Perception : 27}

Falco also notes the neckless and is pretty sure that that is the cause of the issue.

"Yes, I think I can or I can at least try. Guards if I can hold him in place could one of us enter and try to help him? We have an idea as to what might be going on."

If the guards agree and when everyone is ready Falco will attempt to cast hold person. (DC15)

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:21/14T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Adamantine|13/8/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2 d20+5=14 ;
Friday February 5th, 2021 9:33:15 AM
Mak was confused about the stable, but he needed a safe place to stable Elmer and this seemed a good one. He paid the taur and returned to the ship with Brwolney at the ship with the others, packs and arrows in hand. He was moving a little slow, but fortunately it wasn't a long walk.

At Ramsey's question about pay, Mak counted out the fifty gold and put them in the man's hand and then put another fifty in his hand. "Hazard pay." Mak explained. "Keep sharp and if you see anyone wearing one of those squidly amulets we found let us know immediately. If it's a crew member you should detain him."

When they arrived later to investigate the crazy Houndstooth clansman Mak too noticed the glint of gold from the taur's neck. "How do you want to subdue him?" Mak asked as he gripped his sword and thought to grab one of those clubs for himself.

"We could try to hold him down." Mak said all the while thinking about the last time he'd tried to hold a cat down. The experience wasn't a pleasant one. "Please tell me you can majik him to sleep or something." Mak said to Elyas.

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, | Encumbrance:85.58 lbs| Move: 20

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=28 ;
Saturday February 6th, 2021 7:10:28 PM
(Perception = 28)

Tsak retrieves 50 gold and hands it over to Ramsay. He is somewhat relieved to hear the accident to the crew happened due to drinking, at least that makes sense.
Mmmm good job tough guy, now you know your limit you can stick within it alright?

When an opportunity presents he has a chat with Rolth about showing the crew what the squidly amulets actually look like.

Once at the imprisoned taur he also notices the glint of what may be an amulet.
You've done a good job lads. Many others in his condition have met a much worse fate. If we can secure him a little more, we can probably help him, but we'll need a bit of space. Would you happen to have a small sack or bit of cloth about the place? Big enough to wrap my two hands together should do the trick.

Tsak goes about finding some cloth to wrap the amulet in and retrieves the locked box from his handy haversack to store it safely. He looks for a quiet corner where minimal people will be exposed to the device whilst it is retrieved.

DM Mark - Chessford d20=14 ;
Monday February 8th, 2021 12:40:56 AM
Rolth notes what he suspects is an amulet around the mad taur’s neck and asks his friends if any of them can hold the creature or put it to sleep.
Kiwina give Ramsey 50 gold. At the holding cell, he voices his thoughts about the poor liontaur being held there.
Falco also notes the gold around his neck. He casts Hold Person on the creature.
Mak after seeing to his horse, he pays Ramsey another 50 gold calling it hazard pay. May notes the amulet and is also ready to deal with this liontaur, hoping someone can put the thing to sleep.
Tsak pays Ramsey another 50 gold. He can see the glint of gold around the mad taur’s neck and asks for a small sack or cloth.
Elyas

Ramsey accepts the 150 gold. ”Ah, that’s very fine there good sirs. I’ll see the crew is well taken care of and the ship is properly provisioned. I’m sure I speak for the rest of the crew wne I say thank you kindly.”
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At the holding cell, Brwolney gestures impatiently to the guards at Tsak’s request. They quickly hand Tsak both a small leather bag and a large handkerchief. It’s almost clean.

The door is open when Falco’s casts his spell. The Petals see that the chained liontaur seems to freeze in place. His chains no longer rattle in his paralyzed state. His red-rimmed, weary eyes go a bit wide but he makes no other movements. His breathing is even if a bit ragged. He really seems a pitiable figure, clad in dirty clothing and the remnants of what was once a complete suit of leather armor. And he’s pretty beat up.

The guards look warily between Falco and Brwolney at this.

”That woulda been helpful when we had to bring him in.”
“Yeah, no kidding. He gave about as good as he got.”
“It took several of us to subdue him.”
“Yeah he’s trouble, that one.

Indeed you can see that one of the guards here has a few bruises and cuts. Even with the creature frozen in place, the guards still seem a bit on edge.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday February 8th, 2021 12:54:27 AM
Tsak tries to coordinate with Falco and/or Elyas. He assumes one of the magic folks will want to cut the thing from around its victims neck. He nudges Rolth, Mak and Kiwina into place between the chained taur and the goalers, in case anyone gets any ideas. The plan is to get the abominable amulet wrapped in the cloth, tied in the bag and stored in his haversack as quickly as possible.

Once thats all done they can find somewhere quiet to agree on a plan for showing the things to the council. It wouldn't pay to have all, or indeed any, the islands rulers become squiddish.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday February 8th, 2021 9:16:12 AM
"Can hardly reach the neckless, one of you big folks go and get it quick it will only be held for half a minute or so!"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=28 ; d20+11=14 ;
Monday February 8th, 2021 3:57:29 PM
Elyas quickly inspects the amulet, looking for any reason they couldn't just pull it off
perception = 28 (nat 20!)
arcana = 14

he then casts "Protection from Evil" on the maddened taur, to try to free its mind from the magic of the amulet. he has a few more ready to cast on the person who will be grabbing the amulet, or again on the taur once the necklace is gone

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil ⅔ remain, mage armor, magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, dispel magic
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, fireball
Special: Acid Dart (7/7 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item

Active effects:
Mage Armor (7 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Monday February 8th, 2021 5:46:37 PM
Rolth steps up and tries to remove the amulet from the poor mad taur. He'll first try to simply lift it off over the taur's head, then try to unclasp it if necessary, and finally resort to force or a dagger to cut or break the necklace.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Monday February 8th, 2021 7:23:38 PM
Kiwina steps into the cell, two light maces at the ready in case the creature somehow breaks the spell that is currently holding it.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday February 8th, 2021 7:32:29 PM
Tsak stands ready with the cloth and the bag as the cell suddenly fills with Petals being helpful.

To the jailers You lads watch all this, but don't interfere. The council may want you as witnesses to describe the effect of the removal of the amulet on our poor unfortunate friend here.

DM Mark - Chessford d20=16 ;
Tuesday February 9th, 2021 2:51:19 AM
Tsak does what he can to coordinate things, ready to capture the amulet in something. He warns the jailors to stand clear. Esmerelda thinks the noble and ignoble races are weird and looks around for a rat.
Falco has cast his spell and encourages others to grab the necklace.
Mak moves into the cell and makes sure the held liontaurs clothing is not obscuring the amulet.
Elyas casts Protection from Evil on the creature, hoping to free him from any mental control. He stands ready to cast other spells if needed.
Rolth squeezes into the cell with Mak and the held Taur. He reaches into the creature's mane and feels around for the amulet. It is cool to the touch despite being on the thing’s neck. He lifts it off over the creature’s head.
Kiwina stands ready with two weapons to subdue the liontaur if things go sideways.

As all this happens, the liontaur surges forward (makes his save), but the effort is weak. In his current state with his wounds and chains there’s little he can do. He bares his teeth and he could bite Rolth, but he does not.

”NO! NO, THAT IS MINE! GIVE ME THAT BACK! YOU don’t understand. You cannot! We...we...I...ugh. I must leave here. I should go. Let me go. Beneath the waves there is peace, in the cool dark there is peace. Peace.”

Then he almost begins to whimper, ”Please, let me go. Please...help me. I need to go...to go...away from here. Will you let me out? Please, let me go to peace. I...I...I want to go.”

He seems a bit frantic.

Sense Motive DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {From the liontaur’s demeanor, they way his eyes dart around, the way his licks his lips - he’s not all there. He does not seem violent any more, but he is not quite sane either.”}

The guards look at Rolth and at the amulet he holds away from this liontaur.

”Huh. What the heck is that?”
“So, is that gonna make this guy better?
“We’d need Chief Harkin’s OK to let him go I think. Should we let him go?”[b]

Brwolney looks to the Petals to see how they handle all this. He looks at the amulet as he says, [b]”So that’s what all the fuss is about? A piece of jewelry?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=28 ;
Tuesday February 9th, 2021 7:51:38 AM
(Sense motive = 28)

"I would wait for word from the Council before letting him go. As much in case they want to hear from him as worry that he might continue his erratic behavior."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday February 9th, 2021 1:05:14 PM
Falco is still baffled by the amulets.

"Perhaps his mind will come back to him with some time. Who is to say."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+11=30 ;
Tuesday February 9th, 2021 2:36:34 PM
Elyas holds open a pouch for Rolth to drop the amulet in
"best get that thing put away with the other ones quickly, Rolth. don't listen to anything it tells you! now who has that haversack?

once the amulet is put away, Elyas helps examine the taur again. is there still mind control going on, or is this a physical/medical issue now?
Know arcana = 30

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday February 9th, 2021 5:21:50 PM
"I fear his mind was affected by being around that thing too long. Falco's right -- time might help." Kiwina stays in the cell until the amulet is safely outside of the cell and stowed. Just in case the fellow decides to make a grad for it, he is ready to attack.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+13=26 ;
Tuesday February 9th, 2021 7:20:35 PM
Rolth can tell that this poor taur is still a little off kilter. (Sense motive = 26) Once the amulet is safely stowed according to our standard protocol, he will nevertheless ask the fellow some questions.

"Perhaps we can intercede with the Council on your behalf. Any useful information that you can provide would strengthen your case with them. So please tell us, where did you get that amulet and from whom? When was that? What makes you think that there is peace in the dark beneath the waves? What did you mean by starting a sentence with 'we' instead of 'I'? Why did you come to Chessford with the amulet? Did any others with such amulets come to Chessford? If so, who and when?

To the guards, Rolth reinforces Kiwina's recommendation that they continue to hold this taur until the Council has discussed the issue.

Unless the prisoner tells us something truly surprising, Rolth is then ready to head to the Council meeting with our guide and escorts.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday February 9th, 2021 11:17:24 PM
Tsak stows the amulet in a cloth in a bag in his handy haversack, then exits the cell with as much nonchalance as he can muster.

DM Mark - Chessford
Wednesday February 10th, 2021 2:23:49 AM
Kiwina warns the guards not to release the liontaur without word from the Council. The Centaur watches to make sure the amulet is stowed safely away.
Falco hopes the poor creature's mind will come back to him.
Mak leaves the guards to their work.
Elyas works with Tsak to secure the amulet.
Rolth says to the chained taur, "Perhaps we can intercede with the Council on your behalf. Any useful information that you can provide would strengthen your case with them. So please tell us, where did you get that amulet and from whom? When was that? What makes you think that there is peace in the dark beneath the waves? What did you mean by starting a sentence with 'we' instead of 'I'? Why did you come to Chessford with the amulet? Did any others with such amulets come to Chessford? If so, who and when?

The guards nod at the directive to not release the taur.

His responses to Rolth is not particularly helpful.

"Council? What do they matter - they cannot understand ... anymore than you can understand."
"Information? Amulet? It was my connection, given me by my clan. But the dark voices had already begun to fade. Perhaps I was not strong enough, perhaps the voices in the deep tested me and found me lacking."
"There is no pain, you are receding."
"Peace beneath the waves? The cold and the darkness bring peace. But you do not understand. You cannot."
"You are only coming through in waves."

The guards and Brwolney watch intently the way the Petals gingerly handle the amulet. Brwolney says, "Hoo, that must be pretty bad."

With nothing more to do here, the Petals leave the chained taur. Itfs clear the fight has gone out of him, for now at least.

Brwolney leads you back to the house assigned to you. There you find refreshments have been provided - wine and ale, cheese, a rough tasty bread, some warm sausages cooked with onion and apples. The food is simple but quite good. The bread has an interesting spice you cannot place.

Brwolney asks, "Would you like me to return to escort you to the Council Meeting? I should warn you that with the recent reports of troubles, no one will be allowed weapons at the Council. Well, except for some guards. Also, you will not need your armor there. Your things will be safe here, or you may bring them and leave them outside the Council Hall. These two will see you your needs until it is time."

There are a couple of liontaur attendants that seem ready to help with food of other things you may need.

How do you prepare yourselves?

Eventually Chief Tenzar return with is retinue, and perhaps Brwolney as well if you tell him to be there.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+8=14 ;
Wednesday February 10th, 2021 6:34:03 AM
Rolth feels uncomfortably numb after the interaction with the mad Taur. He plays a mournful and seemingly endless lute solo to pass the time while we wait on the council. He would welcome Brwolney’s return, along with our Goldmane escort when it is time to go to the Council. He prefers to take his gear along, leaving it outside the hall.

Perform = 14

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday February 10th, 2021 7:03:49 AM
In preparation for the Council meeting, Kiwina removes his armor as asked. "Are we currently emissaries from the Purple Duke, or just ourselves?" he wonders out loud. The uniforms they were given are back on the ship. As to where he leaves his things -- the Rose if they dress up, or where the rest choose otherwise.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:21/14T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Adamantine|13/8/-/-/-|(Full,Admantium, WFin)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2 d20+2=5 ;
Wednesday February 10th, 2021 8:34:15 AM
Mak joined Rolth as he played a counterpoint to the lilting tune. He stumbled along with the tune as it was too complicated for him. At some point he merely sat back and watched the fingering of the bard as his hand flitted across the fingerboard.

"I'll not relinquish my armor and weapons." Mak announced. "If pressed I shall wait outside council chambers. I fear that these amulets remind me of the insidiousness of the heart seeded. If any on the council have been turned it could be an elaborate trap. A few of us should wait outside with the others items while Rolth and Kiwina speak to the chiefs. They do not need all of us there to tell the tale. We also need a safe word in case any of us are being coerced to behave against our will. As unlikely as it might seem I feel the tactic necessary. Let us make the word something that would not normally arise in conversation. I suggest "Aisildur". Work it into a question or statement when we meet back up so all know everything is well."

OOC: Mak will dress in his uniform since his regular clothing is still soiled. That includes rank insignia as well. If he has a chance he'll buy another explorer's outfit.

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, | Encumbrance:85.58 lbs| Move: 20

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday February 10th, 2021 9:52:30 AM
Falco is pretty taken aback by the request to leave arms and armor. They have been working for the good of the taur isles and have already been jailed once. Still he shrugs mumbling. "My weapons are not that great a threat really." He packs up and moves to Mak.

"If your going to stay out here, which I think is wise, maybe you could keep an eye on our stuff. These amulets have caused too much problem so I do not feel we can trust the minds of those we deal with."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday February 11th, 2021 2:17:01 AM
The emergency-phrase could be "Which one's Pink?" What?! I dunno, it just came to me...

Tsak leaves his weapons and armor on the Rose. He'll attend the council chambers. He probably wont talk, but he has the amulets. He wears his usual travelling clothes.

DM Mark - Chessford
Thursday February 11th, 2021 2:53:09 AM
Rolth is sad for the Taur in chains. He let’s Browlney know his presence would be most welcome going to the Council Meeting.
Kiwina makes his way to the Rose in preparation for the meeting. It’s not far from where you are. He wears a uniform and leaves his weapons and armor aboard the ship before returning to the guest house with the others.
Mak tries to play along with Rolth, but soon just listens to him play. He says he will stay outside the Council meeting rather than give up his weapons and armor, and offers to watch the others things as well. He recommends that all but Rolth and Kiwina stay outside as well, and he suggests the others use the word “Asildur” to guard against coercion or mind control.
Falco would like Mak to watch the party’s things outside the Council Meeting so they have them nearby.
Tsak goes with Kiwina to leave his weapons and armor on the ship. He suggests the passphrase be “which one’s Pink?”

Your attendants will respond to Mak’s request for additional clothing. ”We can have clothing made to your specifications, but not in time for your meeting this afternoon. Would you like us to summon a taylor? We can do our best to spruce up what you have though.” Mak will find that his uniform is spot cleaned and brushed, and that his chain shirt has been buffed so that the surface links shine in contrast to the darker parts beneath. They ask to keep the clothing Mak removes to have it properly cleaned.

In fact, anyone that intends to wear clothing or insists on wearing armor will find these attendants bring others in to do their best to spiff things up. They will explain that typically the only armor worn to a Council meeting would be ceremonial armor that is usually too fancy to be worn into battle. Battle worn armor is not prohibited, just not appropriate Council attire.

Eventually, Browlney will arrive with Tenzar and his guards. Tenzar wears gleaming bejeweled armor. As they go with you to the Council Halll, Tenzar seems to lead this procession. Your group gets a number of stares, but none done in a gawking or rude fashion. Most are smiling or offer a respectful wave, but some almost seem to avert their gaze with apprehension and scurry away.

As you approach, you remember the hall from before, while not ostentatious it is undeniably the seat of power here. You see an old friend. Arostle approaches and greets you warmly.

”Ah, welcome back. I only just heard that you had returned. The Council will be most interested in what you have found. Indeed, some refugees arrived from the Houndstooth Clan with strange tales, and then there are the tales that grow with the telling. The Council will be anxious to hear your report.”

As Tenzar moves into the hall he is stopped by a guard at the entrance who gestures to Tenzar’s weapon. The liontaur chief snorts with displeasure as he leaves a very fancy greatsword, leaving it with one of his own guards before he strides into the hall.

Browlney steps up, gestures to your weapons, ”Those weapons will need to be left here please. This is not usual, but ill tidings have set the Council on edge. I assure you they will be kept safe.” Guards step forward, ready to accept your weapons and anything else you do not wish to take into the Council Hall.

Kiwina and Tsak have no weapons, or armor for that matter. Does Mak change his mind or remain outside with his weapons? What of Falco and Elyas?

Your are brought into a large hall with a round table. As before there are six seats, five are occupied, one is empty.

As you enter, Tenzar stands and says, “My fellow Council members, you will recall the Eight Petaled Rose. They came to me and I escorted them back here for safety. They have news for us, important news that you should hear as I did.” He turns to the Petals. ”Please, tell them the news you brought first to me.”

In addition to Tenzar you recognize:
Harkin Sandifurr, a large, older Liontaur, his mane is beginning to lose it's colour, but his eyes are sharp and intelligent..

Gyrak Longclaw, a slightly younger Taur, though still oldish, with crisscross scars over his body, causing his black fur to not grow in certain places, with the bearing and stature of a warrior.

Jasak Redtooth with a shock of red in his mane and a sour scowl on his face.

Irian Stormeye, his fur and mane have no colour remaining, it has all been drained by time, he wears over his right eye a leather eye-patch etched with a lightening bolt.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+14=32 ;
Thursday February 11th, 2021 6:30:45 AM
Rolth will thank Chief Tenzar and Chief Harking for their hospitality as we returned from our quest, and along with the others for the opportunity to speak with the Council. He will relate the story as previously told to Chief Tenzar, with a few updates. "I'm afraid that we have discovered a calamity, one that poses a threat to other liontaurs here on the island and other folk in the region. It seems that the Houndstooth clan had fallen under the sway of evil magic amulets, connected to a dark power called 'The Deep.' We found that most, including Nantyr, had been turned into undead or other abominations by a Chuul priest of The Deep. Although we kept our promise to kill no taurs, we were forced to destroy the undead and abominations, along with the altar being used to created the abominations. We did manage to find and rescue a few stragglers, no more than two dozen. They are safe in their village, under the eye of Chesmu and some of the more competent survivors. Upon our return to Chessford, we were able to interview one of the refugee taurs, the mad one. It turns out that he also had been afflicted by an amulet, and is not in his right mind. These amulets cause taurs to turn upon each other, deceiving them with promises of power and survival. But it is a lie, the amulets bring nothing but ruin and death or worse. We have secured the ones that we found, and strongly recommend that they not be brought forth, lest they wreak havoc on those you protect and lead. So we believe that we have done what we promised, investigating the disappearance of Nantyr. I regret that the story has such a grisly end. I would ask you to consider what might be done to help the survivors of the Houndstooth clan, for even if they might be rivals to some, they are still Domi's children and our cousin liontaurs. What say you, wise Chiefs?"

Diplomacy = 32

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Admantium|13/8/-/-/-|(Full, WFin)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2
Thursday February 11th, 2021 8:23:00 AM
The young nobleman was used to such displays of authority and the finery that those in charge were wont to show. He too had once done as a much at the behest of his father, but those days were far in the past. Now though with the Deep threatening what the heartseed mother had done back home Mak was on guard against such a thing happening again. It was like the same war starting up all over.

"I've seen this happen before." Mak warned them as they travelled to the council chambers. "You cannot trust anyone. Be on guard and question everyone's motives before you agree to anything and don't allow yourselves to be alone with anyone."

Mak entered the council building but stopped outside the door and faced his companions. "This is as far as I go." he said as he adjusted his sword and the bow at his back and accepted any weapons his friends wanted him to hold. Afterwards he set his pack down at his feet and stood with his back against the wall while he waited on them to finish within. As he did so he took a small sip from his flask and then tucked it back into it's place.

Once the petals were inside Mak set himself up as he would if he were guarding someone important and didn't take his eyes from any taurs that were stationed outside with him.

**Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, | Encumbrance:51.5 lbs| Move: 30

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+6=23 ;
Thursday February 11th, 2021 9:05:17 AM
Falco reluctantly hands his gear over sticking as much as he can into his efficient quiver. He is very sure to keep his holy symbol knowing that in the event of betrayal he will not be completely powerless.

As Rolth speaks he nods along only adding one thing a the end.

"Those few survivors will need aid from such as yourselves. They do not have the critical mass to maintain a society." {Diplomacy Aid: 23}

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday February 11th, 2021 1:13:17 PM
Elyas follows behind Rolth and keeps quiet. he is ready to aid with any demonstration of the amulets, but will again push for very few people and will insist they each allow him to cast Protection on them while viewing the amulets.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday February 11th, 2021 1:33:24 PM
Kiwina is a bit uncomfortable with Mak being the only one waiting outside of the chambers. If, as Mak fears, this is a trap, then Mak will have to deal with any contingency that has been made on his own. But this discomfort is not enough to keep Kiwina out of the meeting.

"Browlney can verify that we found one of the amulets on a maddened wemic being kept here in Chessford, and relate the things that taur said."

DM Mark - Chessford d20=4 ;
Friday February 12th, 2021 1:25:10 AM
Rolth eloquently relates what he believes happened to the Houndstooth Clan, and about the horrible creatures found in a grotto behind a waterfall. He tells them about the remnants of the Houndstooth Clan, the mad liontaur, and the amulets which he does not want to show the Council.
Mak warns the Petals they can trust no one. He stays outside and takes charge of anything the Petals leave outside the Council Hall, despite Browlney’s insistence that the liontaur guards with their things.
Falco adds a plea that the Council send aid to what is left of the Houndstooth Clan.
Elyas insists that he cast protections on any that would view the amulets Rolth mentions.
Kiwina worries about leaving Mak alone outside. He tells the Council that Browlney can verify they took an amulet from the mad taur.
Tsak

There is discussion amongst the Council. Clearly there is some skepticism that an entire clan could be wiped out by some amulets. Irian Stormeye rolls his one good eye at the mention of Chesmmu. Browlney will affirm that an amulet was taken from Omnac Steelhand, the mad taur in chains, and that the Petals handled the thing with great care.

At Rolth’s reluctance to produce the amulets, Tenzar speaks up. His eyes narrow, as he says, ”What is your game with these amulets Petals? You would not show them to me, but you agreed that you would produce them at the Council meeting. Now you would renege on this? None have seen this cache to which you refer. And why have you not destroyed them? You will produce them now. As you promised.”

Irian says, ”Relax Tenzar. We have no reason to mistrust these good folk. We know something bad has befallen Nantyr and his clan. The refugees you refused to care for and foisted on Harkin confirmed as much. But I agree, we must see these things.” Tenzar stiffens at these words but does not reply.

Harkin adds, ”It was no burden to see to the welfare of those two from the Houndstooth Clan, and I am glad they were able to preface what is being told here. We will see what should be done to help those that survived. But please, place these accurseed amulets on the table, as we would see what it is you say we have to fear. And what exactly is it you say they do?”

Jasak Redtooth's scowl softens a bit as he says, ”Say, there was another one of you. An archer I believe. What happened to him? Did he fall in your fight with these abominations? If so, I am sorry for your loss.” Did his angry countenance seem to fall for a moment? If so, it was fleeting - his perpetual scowl is back.

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Outside, Mak hangs with the guards. One says, ”So, you’re out with us to watch their stuff, eh? Do you all follow that liontaur? Is he a Chief where you come from? So what happened out there? I hear sumthin bad happened to a bunch of folk. Is this true?”

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Admantium|13/8/-/-/-|(Full, WFin)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2 d20+5=7 ;
Friday February 12th, 2021 9:06:55 AM
Mak was on alert and his leg was reminding him that standing was sometimes worse than walking. The dull pain within it's muscles was starting to radiate upwards into his lower back as he shifted and moved a few feet to his right in the hope to hear what might be transpiring within the chamber behind the closed door.

As quiet as he was being no words reached his ears, there was simply too much background noise to distinguish what was happening in the next room. It was just as well, the room was likely warded from eavesdroppers anyway.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 7 fail.

When the other guards started to ask questions Mak smiled in reply and repeated each question before answering.

"So you're out to watch the stuff?"

Mak nodded and replied. "I grew up with politics and such. It's too taxing on the mind to follow it all, so I stay away from it." The answer was partially true, though his real motivation for staying outside was to be there in case things took a turn inside the room. He didn't think he'd be able to take on a room full of wemics but he might delay them long enough for his friends to get to their weapons.

"Do you all follow that Liontaur?"

Mak laughed. "No. We do not follow him, though I admit he does have the gift. Mostly we determine our course as a group, though I am but a junior member and my opinions matter little. I'd say that in the scheme of things Rolth outranks me, but he is not my commander." Mak answered even as he thought of the warning he issued to the petals under the waterfall about the enemy coming at them from behind. That circumstance became reality and he nearly died as a result when he took down 5 of the deep ones by himself.

"Is he Chief where you come from?"

"Rolth's full history has yet to be revealed to me, but as I said I am but a junior member of the petals." Mak replied.

"So what happened out there? I hear sumthin bad happened to a bunch of folks. Is it true?"

"It's true." Mak began even as he wondered how much to reveal to the guards. "The Houndstooth clan is all but gone, you've likely seen some of them here in the town. Some insidious evil has devastated them and my friends are delivering the report about that to the council as we speak. The details surrounding that should be made known to you once your chiefs have a chance to hear the report and discuss it among themselves. For now you should be alert for anyone acting strangely and report that to your commander."

Mak intentionally left out the bits about the Deep, the amulets, and any details about what they encountered under the falls. News of the Houndstooth clan was not secret and telling the guards to be alert was only telling them to do their job. That an insidious evil was responsible, well to Mak that was just to get their attention and take it seriously however true the statement might be.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday February 12th, 2021 10:00:17 AM
Faclo sighs at the tone of the meeting and looks to the others.

"That amulets seem to be the cause of much problem and handling them is ill advised. We have not gotten to the bottom of their actual affect yet which leads to our caution, if I was to guess I would say they are cursed somehow." After a moments pause. "Putting them on a table is probably ok."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday February 12th, 2021 10:30:37 AM
"Tenzar is right. We've been expecting to need to show the Council the amulets, and we shouldn't be shy about it now. Myself, having been around them before, I would welcome the protections Elyas proposes, whether cast by Elyas or some representative of the Council."

Kiwina turns to address the Council, "As for the question of why we have not destroyed them, we tried to. When we were unable to destroy them, we decided that keeping them with us until we were able to figure out how to destroy them would be better than leaving them hidden in some unguarded location."

In answering another question, Kiwina explains, "Our archer friend does not like to be around the things. I do not know his homeland, but he talks about something called the heartseed, and likens the amulets to it."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Friday February 12th, 2021 3:27:41 PM
"My apologies for not being clear, Chiefs. I am of course willing to show an amulet upon your request. I merely wished to make clear the potentially dire consequences, and offer my advice so that you could make an informed decision. You are the Council and your will shall be done here. But I do hope that we can do so in the most wise way possible. The amulets have a strong enchantment that preys upon the mind. They will seek to turn you upon one another, and will falsely tempt you with even greater power than you already hold. My companion Elyas does have a good idea about offering some magical protection against this evil, if you will accept it. No doubt you and your clans have some protections available to you as well. Here, I will accept a spell from Elyas' wand to prove that we have no malign intent. I hope you will do the same, by Domi!"

If the Council will allow it, Rolth will ask Elyas for a protection from evil from his wand. When all is ready, he will suggest that Tsak, Elyas, and Kiwina work together to bring forth one of the magical amulets.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday February 13th, 2021 2:14:43 PM
Tsak stands quietly in his plain lothing with the travel-stained backpack slung over his shoulder. He feels naked without weapons and armor. He will help produce an amulet when the appropriate precautions have been taken.

DM Mark - Chessford
Monday February 15th, 2021 1:53:03 AM
Falco cautions against handling the amulets, but thinks putting them on the table should be fine.
Kiwina agrees with producing the amulets, and recommends magical protections. He says the Petals tried to destroy the amulets, but could not. As for Mak, he says these amulets remind him of something called a heartseed.]
Rolth warns the amulets have strong, mind-affecting enchantments on them. He echoes Kiwina’s call for magical protections, asking the Elyas provide such. Then he asks Elyas to produce one of the amulets.
Tsak watches silently, feeling a bit naked without his armor and weapons.
Mak responds to the guards questions outside the Council chamber. He shares a bit about their tale and the Houndstooth clan.

Elays will use his wand to provide magical protections to all that wish such. The Liontaur Chiefs will accept this, and Harkin says, “Thank you, Elyas is it? We can compensate you for the use of your magics if you wish.”

Tsak pulls a locked box out of his haversack and opens it. He gingerly pulls out the amulets, and he has more than a dozen of them (one from the mad liontaur, seven magical ones from the grotto, and six non-magical ones from the grotto.) He lays one of the magical ones on the table. All there stare at it for a moment.

Then Jasak Redtooth snatches it up from the table, turning the thing over in his hand with a sneer on his face. ”Huh. So this is what’s causing all the trouble. Doesn’t seem like much. How many of these do you have?”

The grizzaled Gyrak Longclaw reaches over and takes it from Jasak. He puts it on the table. ”Can’t be destroyed, eh? We’ll see about that.” He pulls a stubby dagger made of a dull grey metal from somewhere unseen. He thrusts the dagger down into the amulet, and cuts down severing the thing into two pieces. ”There.”

The elder Irian Stormeye, fixes Gryak with his one good eye. ”Really Gryak? We said no weapons. But strangely, you did cut it in two. Did sundering it eliminate the curse our guests have told us it has? What say you Petals, does that solve our problem? And what do you think has changed that the Petals tried to do what you have now done?”

Jasak frowns as he says, ”Perhaps you should put the rest of them out here and Grayak can make a little pile of gold for us? And maybe in doing do Grayak will bring all the curses down upon himself. Life is risk, eh Grayak?”

Grayak says, ”Yes, produce the rest and I will destroy them as well.”

Harkin says, ”You have done our people a great service. But what of the threat? Do you think you defeated what brought this threat and ended what destroyed Nantyr and his folk? And what of the remaining Houndstooth Clan members? Do you have any recommendations for us based on what you’ve seen? Falco, what does your Warper-Sar say to you about this? What of you Elayas, what do your arcane arts tell you about all this?”
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Outside, Mak winces a bit from the pain in his leg. One of the guards seems to notice. ”They may be in there a while you know. You may as well sit.” Clearly, chairs are a foreign concept for these liontaurs. About half stand, and the others lay against the stone paving as a lion might.

”So the Houndtooth Clan is gone? How? I’m not sure there are enough hell hounds on the isle to wipe out an entire clan. What happened to them? Did you stop it? What was it? Will it … will it come here?” The other liontaurs look at Mak, some a bit incredulous at the tale, and others with a bit of apprehension.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday February 15th, 2021 9:13:56 AM
Falco's eyes widen as the dagger destroys the amulet. He cannot image that those of on the council are more powerful then the Petals but it may be possible. He quickly casts detect magic and focuses his effort on the dagger and the now destroyed amulet. 'I think that was one of the magic ones he destroyed.'

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Monday February 15th, 2021 12:16:33 PM
Hearing that questions on the magic and curse have been directed at our experts in eldritch and religious things, Rolth focuses his attention on the matters affecting taurkind that Chief Harkin raised. "Thank you, Chiefs, we are glad to have been of service to the people. As far as the remaining Houndstooth Clan members, I do not think they have enough taurs left to protect and grow their hold on their own. But I wonder if Domi has guided our path here, with a potential solution that resolves their precarious position while also taking advantage of the offer from the Purple Duke of Minotaur Isle. You could consider whether granting the Duke's request to send some of his folk here would allow you to kill two hellhounds with one spear, so to speak. The minotaurs' fierce fighting style and skilled traders would complement those of the Houndstooth liontaurs, and the Houndstooth folk could guide and monitor the minotaurs as they learn our ways and customs. I hope that you will consider this option."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+14=15 ;
Monday February 15th, 2021 12:17:12 PM
Diplomacy = 15 if needed

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday February 15th, 2021 5:40:39 PM
Tsak cocks an eyebrow in surprise as the amulet is so easily broken. He cannot tell if it was magic or mundane.

By all means have at it and break them all.

Of Falco and Elyas he asks Is there any way to tell if breaking them diminishes their power?

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+15=20 ; d20+1=15 ;
Monday February 15th, 2021 7:39:10 PM
Kiwina softly says, "Grandfather, I need to see what has just happened." after Longclaw destroys the amulet. He then asks Rolth if they had had already delivered the Duke's formal proposal -- by his recollection they had first gone in search of Nantyr in hopes of presenting it simultaneously to all who would need to make the decision.

While Kiwina is speaking, the spirits cast a detect magic. He looks to make sure that the damaged amulet was one of the magical ones, and to confirm that Longclaw's dagger is magic as well. He continues to observe the Council while the Petals are talking with them.

If it matters, Perception = 20, or 24 if his bonus with monstrous humanoids applies
Diplomacy = 15 to aid Rolth

DM Mark - A Proposal
Tuesday February 16th, 2021 12:53:37 AM
Falco is a bit astonished that Grayak was able to damage the amulet Tsak took out.
Rolth suggests that the Houndstooth Clan has too few remaining members to continue, but perhaps the Council would consider the Purple Duke’s request to send some of his mintotaur folk here, and these minotaurs could perhaps make a home with these surviving liontaurs could live with them, benefiting both peoples there.
Tsak offers for the liontaurs here to break all the amulets, and he asks his friends if this indeed has ended their power?
Kiwina silently calls on his ancestral spirits, asking them to determine if the destroyed amulet and Grayak’s dagger are magic. After a couple of rounds, the spirits speak in a tinkling voice that is not really speech but still Kiwina knows that the amulet has a weak magic aura consistent with the lingering aura of something that once held magic but no longer does. He also knows that Grayak’s dagger is not magic. Kiwina’s sharp eye will tell him that Grayak’s dagger is probably adamantine.
Mak says that the Houndstooth Clan survives, and that he and his friends stopped what threatened them.

(I presume Tsak follows though and dumps the other amulets out, though some detected as magic while others did not. Do you put them all out there?)

If any other amulets are put on the table, Grayak happily carves them up.

As for the minotaurs, this is the first time the Council is hearing about a proposal of minotaurs being sent here.

Irian looks at the Petals with his one says, ”Minotaurs coming here? Why, and to what purpose? If the thought is to have them live with the remnants of the Houndstooth Clan, well, we would need to discuss this with them. That clan was always a bit standoffish, but perhaps that was just Nantyr.”

Tenzar then speaks up, ”Minotaurs eh? Hmmm. Perhaps we could establish a place for them near my holding. Do you think they would take to mining and smithing?”

Harkin looks at the Petals. ”You know, I had a different idea. We had discussed this briefly. How would you Petals like to form a Clan of our own here? I mean, you wouldn’t be an official liontaur clan, but we could work things out. You could bring others and settle here. What say all of you, is land and a clan holding reward enough for what you have done for us? We’d help you get started - livestock, seed, teach you how to build. Or perhaps you’d prefer to live here as merchants? You already have a ship to start. Why Falco, you could even set up a shrine to your Warper-Sar and bring more of your owl folk. What about your Elyas? A teacher of the arcane arts might be a good addition here.”

“Oh, and exactly what does the Purple Duke want? What is his proposal? Does he seek a minotaur settlement here like there are liontuars near a place they call Greenfell?”

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Outside, Mak has not really answered the guards’ questions.

”You know, if you don’t wanna tell us what happened out there, we’re not gonna make you. But I think the fate of a Clan is something we ought to know about.”
“Yeah, exactly what happened to them? What sort of thing did you stop? C’mon, you can tell us - one guard to another.”
“It’s kinda hard to believe something out there could threaten a whole clan. What did you see?” “Is that how you hurt your leg?”

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Admantium|13/8/-/-/-|(Full, WFin)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2
Tuesday February 16th, 2021 8:09:47 AM
Mak laughed at the last question. "No, I hurt my leg in battle. As for the fate of the Houndstooth clan, what remains of them is safe. Even as one guard to another you must realize that the chiefs will tell you soon enough. If they had wanted everyone to know before they'd come up with a plan my friends wouldn't be talking to them behind closed doors."

"Tell me though. Why is it that the clans are so..competitive? They almost seem to dislike one another."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday February 16th, 2021 1:45:47 PM
As the amulets are shattered Falco continues using detect magic to insure that the magic or curse is in fact broken when the material is broken. If show he will just chalk the whole thing up to being a mystery. By the time he catches up an offer for running a town is, oddly, on the table.

"I can see some appeal to having a place for refugees to go but really, that may not be the best use of our abilities. Some of us have some leadership skills but when got this far by tackling problems head on. Certainly I cannot speak for the others but I do not think in of our goals in life go in that direction unless it was just establishing a home base."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday February 16th, 2021 3:46:48 PM
Tsak does indeed hand over all the amulets and watches with satisfaction as they are destroyed.

He feels that the offer to stop adventuring and start a clan should be discussed as a group, and surely the council don't expect an answer on the spot. If so it would be a no from Tsak.

He leaves the explanation of the Duke's intention to Rolth and Kiwina.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Tuesday February 16th, 2021 7:10:48 PM
Kiwina has no desire to live as far inland as the Houndstooth clan holdings are, but does not broach that subject at this time.

"We would be happy to see all of the amulets destroyed. I think a half of one would be enough for use to use if we need to warn others what to avoid."

Hoping to support Rolth in greater explanations, Kiwina mentions, "The Purple Duke was indeed interested in placing a colony of minotaurs on the island if it meets the approval of this Council. He wrote the details in a letter for us to provide to you. . . And since we do not seem to be waiting on Nantyr any longer, perhaps this is the time. Or perhaps not, if the loss of much of the Houndstooth clan is a more pressing matter."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Tuesday February 16th, 2021 7:46:31 PM
"If it pleases you, I would be delighted to present the Duke's proposal now. With your leave, I can open and read it to all who are assembled here, as one of the Duke's representatives to your Council. Then you would be well-positioned to decide whether it should be addressed now, perhaps in concert with the fate of the Houndstooth clan, or independently at a more appropriate time. As to the matter of settling down ourselves as villagers or merchants, I must confess that I am not certain that is the path that Domi is leading me down for now, as much as I am drawn to this land and its taurs. There are still dangers afoot, and the Eight Petaled Rose is called to take them on. You earlier asked whether the Deep is defeated, and the answer is almost certainly not. The bit of tentacle that we destroyed seemed to be only a small piece of a great abomination, and at sea, we did see a great rock that is striking in its likeness to the shape of these amulets. I would unravel that mystery before declaring victory over the Deep. In any event, here and now, shall I present the Duke's proposal?"

DM Mark - A Proposal
Wednesday February 17th, 2021 2:12:41 AM
Falco is a bit puzzled these amulets now seem to be so easy to destroy. Indeed, as the amulets are destroyed, they seem to lose their enchantments. He politely declines running a clan holding.
Tsak turns out all the amulets on the table, about 14 in all.
Kiwina agrees with the destruction of the accursed amulets. He informs the Council that the Purple Duke would like to establish a permanent minotaur settlement on Liontaur Isle.
Rolth offers to read the Purple Duke’s proposal. He also politely declines the offer to run a settlement here. He says that whatever force was at work here is not gone, though some sort of tentacle was a piece of it. That piece at least was destroyed in the grotto.
Mak explains his injury, and tells the other guards that they will need to see what the chiefs choose to tell them about what happened with the Houndtooth Clan. He asks why the clans seem so competitive and even a bit disagreeable.

Regarding the amulets, Knowledge Arcana DC 15 or Intelligence DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: {You are puzzled that you were unable to break the magical amulets in the grotto, but you recall that three things have happened since then: The grey tentacle detected as magic, was destroyed, and no longer detected as magic. The altar was not magic, but it was broken up. The amulets were removed from the grotto.}

Harkin says, “It’s a pity you are not interested in forming a clan of your own here. I think your group would be able to build an interesting clan, though I wonder how you would establish which of you would be chief. Ah well. That was offered as a reward, so we shall consider another reward for your help. Tenzar, I presume you brought what we had discussed?”

Tenzar nods and says, ”As for the Purple Duke’s message, it appears it was sealed and intended for the Council. While I appreciate the Petals’ willingness to read it to us, I think it might be better that we read the message and discuss it among ourselves.”

Harkin continues, ”Yes, we have much to discuss. Including what to do about the Houndstooth Clan. I am worried about the viability of so small a group on their own.”

“Good Petals, we are grateful for your help to this point. We would like to discuss this further. May we ask you to leave us and return tomorrow afternoon? Perhaps you can ask that archer to come as well. Arostle, Browlney - will you see to our guests' needs?”

Arostle and Browlney nod and lead the Petals out.

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Outside, Mak is met with puzzled looks regarding his question about clans’ competitiveness.

”Competitive? Dislike? Oh no, they’re just from different clans.” As if that explains things. Which it does not for Mak, but seems to for them.

The the doors to the Council Hall open and the guards that were launching outside jump to their feet. Arostle and Browlney come out with the Petals.

Aristotle says, ”Well my friends, what is your pleasure? I am happy to entertain you at my home this evening. If you prefer to explore the town, I’m sure Browlney here can show you around. I understand the Council has provided you a place to rest for the night.”

Arostle and Browlney look at you expectantly.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Admantium|13/8/-/-/-|(Full, WFin)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2
Wednesday February 17th, 2021 8:28:39 AM
"How did it go?" Mak asked. "Did the chiefs feel the sway of the Deep?" he whispered quietly as he handed back the weapons entrusted to him while they were inside.

At Browlney's offer to show them around town Mak added. "I'm in need of some laundering and a fresh set of clothes. This past adventure has left me with nothing but my military uniform."

"Then perhaps you can show Tsak and myself a good drinking establishment."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Wednesday February 17th, 2021 7:41:09 PM
Rolth of course bows to the wishes of the Council and agrees to return at the appointed time tomorrow. He recovers his gear and lets Mak know the basic outlines of how things went--the amulets have been drained of power and destroyed, and we return on the morrow to pick up the conversation about what comes next and the Duke's proposal. "A drinking establishment sounds good about now! And some good grub to go with it! Could we stop by later in the evening, Arostle? Lead on, Browlney!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday February 17th, 2021 7:43:07 PM
"No, Mak. They didn't feel the sway of the Deep, but one of them destroyed the amulets with an admantine dagger. They also asked us to return tomorrow afternoon -- yourself included."

Kiwina thinks it best to return to the Rose and get out of the finery, then go reprovision. He'd also noticed that Ramsey received 150 gold earlier -- more than the 50 he'd said was needed -- and wants to make sure most of the excess goes to stores for the boat. Perhaps this would be a good time for folks to visit the catacombs?

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.) d20+11=14 ;
Wednesday February 17th, 2021 7:45:30 PM
Elyas continues to ponder the mystery of the amulets, but still isn't sure whether it is time, distance, destruction of the tentacle, or something else entirely that has caused the magic to fade. He will join his companions, but not overindulge, as these matters weigh heavily on his thoughts.

KS Arcane = 14

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday February 17th, 2021 9:38:21 PM
Tsak will need to head back to the Rose and collect weapons and armor before he heads out to a tavern. Esmerelda has found a place in the sun and is curled up fast asleep. He leaves her be and goes to join Mak.

Considering they have to front the council again tomorrow he'll go easy on the drinks tonight. He imposes a limit of three.

As they shop he picks up another 10 bolts for his crossbow.

DM Mark - Bacon and Beer
Thursday February 18th, 2021 2:00:01 AM
Mak ask his friends how things went with the Council. Then he tells Browlney he need some clean clothes, and perhaps some new ones as well. And then a good tavern for food and drink.
Rolth fills Mak in, and agrees some good food and such are in order. He asks Arostle if the Petals could stop by later.
Kiwina lets Mak know that one of the chiefs was able to destroy the amulets with what he thinks is an adamantine dagger. Kiwina heads to the ship for his things.
Tsak likewise goes to the ship to get his things. He sees Esmerelda slyly pretending to be asleep to lure any rats into a false sense of security. Or maybe she’s asleep. In any event, she looks so content he leaves her there.
Elyas ponders things, but the destruction of the amulets remains something of a mystery to him.

(Not sure what went wrong with my spoiler text in the previous post, but it’s fixed now. Your DM will note that he included the option of a simple Intelligence Check as an option, but no one used that option.)

Mak thinks it odd that they were able to destroy the amulets with an adamantine dagger, since he tried to do so with his adamantine sword.

The Petals make their way to their ship, and Arostle and Browlney go as well. Stepping aboard, Ramsey is there as are a few of the crew. Ramsey seems to be overseeing some crates and barrels being stowed, and you see a good deal of rope, sailcloth, pulleys, and such on the docks in front of the ship.

”Ah, welcome back. You had a good morning I trust. I’ve paid the crew, an’ they’re most grateful. A well paid crew keeps people sharp an’ loyal I say.”

Having your clothing cleaned can be arranged. When Mak asks about purchasing clothing, Browleny repeats his assertion that there are not ready made human clothes in Chessford, though there are taylors that can make whatever is required. At this point, Aristotle speaks up. ”Clothing eh? Well Browlney, sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know. Come with me.” Aristotle is pretty agile for his age, and you can see he knows a lot of folks in the dock area as he winds his way through the bustle. Eventually, you find yourselves in a warehouse area as he interrupts a human and liontaur talking outside a large door.

Arostle addresses the human, ”Begging your pardon Parl, but I have some customers that may be in need of some goods. Can you spare a moment?”

Parl dismisses the liontaur he was talking with, who scowls a bit as he leaves. ”Ah, Aristotle, anything for you my friend. Come with me, let’s see what we have.” He opens the door to a warehouse. Inside are a few humans and liontaurs. There are shelves and bundles with all manner of things. He leads you all to an area where he has suitable clothing, mostly in the style of Asildur and it’s neighboring areas. His prices are fair. The clothing may need a bit of tailoring here and there, but Parl can have that done in short order, and about 30 min later you have what you want. Interestingly, he even has some centaur clothing, mostly in a soft leather decorated in leaf patterns.

It’s early afternoon when Arostle tells you he will see you later. Browlney takes you to a fairly nice tavern called The Pig’s Pride. Prices are a bit high, but not outrageous. However, the food and drink are excellent. They seem to have some sort of specialty bacon. It has an interesting sweet, smokey spiciness to it with a flavor that’s hard to place, but it’s really good.

As you eat, Browleny says, ”Well, the offer to form a new clan. Not sure I’ve ever seen the like of that before. And you turned it down? And what of the survivors of the Houndstooth Clan? There are a couple that Tenzar sent along to Chessford. I suppose they’ll want to rejoin their kin.”

The tavern has about a dozen liontaurs here. Over in the corner, you see some dwarves with a big platter of bacon and some ale. There are also a few humans in here, and they nod at your group as you enter.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Admantium|13/8/-/-/-|(Full, WFin)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2 d20+5=8 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+2=18 ;
Thursday February 18th, 2021 9:15:59 AM
"He cut it in half with his adamantine dagger? I should have tried to cut one in half with my *adamantine* sword....wait...I did. Chaps, I certainly hope the wool wasn't pulled over your eyes." Mak said as he suddenly felt like leaving this town would be highly desirable.

At the warehouse Mak purchased a set of rugged clothing suitable for exploring and allowed measurements to be taken so they would fit his somewhat stout frame. Mak tipped the tailor a couple of gold coins and bid the merchant farewell.

The Pig's Pride looked satisfactory to Mak and like his friend Tsak he also imposed a limit on himself of three pints. He was not happy about it, but with the 14 amulets having left the Petals possession he wanted to be ready when they came back to haunt the heroes. He nodded at the dwarves and men as he tried to take their measure.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 8; PS: Soldier +5, Roll 12; KS: Local +2, Roll 18;

"How much of what was said today will be revealed to the clans?" Mak asked Browleny. "The guards were quite curious." Mak said with a small smile as the term "curiosity killed the cat" floated about in his mind. Perhaps that was the wemics weakness with these cursed things, he mused to himself.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+1=19 ;
Thursday February 18th, 2021 12:05:21 PM
{Intelligence: 19}

Falco snaps out of his thought as they exit the room and quickly tells the petals what he thinks may have happened.

"Since we tried to break the amulets some things have changed. The tentacle has been destroyed first and foremost but we also took care of the alter. That may have had a large impact on the magic of the amulets! Fascination isn't it?"

Falco is surprised to see more of of the non-taur's in the place and considers striking up a conversation but would rather eat first. The plate of bacon seems ideal and he is sure to get something similar.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.)
Thursday February 18th, 2021 2:25:06 PM
Elyas acknowledges Falco's hypotheses regarding the differences in conditions that might have made the amulets more vulnerable to destruction here and now. "Good thinking, the warper-sar gives you keen insights!" That resolved he manages to enjoy the dinner on offer, and quietly listens to the banter of the Petals and the local denizens here. When Browleny mentions the Houndstooth refugees in town, he wonders aloud whether we should try to visit them in the morning, before our afternoon meeting with the Council. Perhaps they can give us more clues regarding the provenance of the amulets that appeared among their people.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) d20+13=18 ;
Thursday February 18th, 2021 2:29:19 PM
Rolth thinks it is a good idea to check in on the refugees and asks Browleny if he lead us to them in the morning. After enjoying dinner and drink, he is ready to go meet with Arostle as planned, to hopefully gain more insights into the political tides we are likely to be swimming in tomorrow afternoon. While moving about town, he will keep an eye out for anyone unusual who might be following or observing us. The Deep may have eyes and ears here in town, after all.

Perception = 18

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 25| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Admantium|13/8/-/-/-|(Full, WFin)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2
Thursday February 18th, 2021 3:07:35 PM
Mak wasn't convinced that the amulets were destroyed so easily despite Falco's information. Something about the circumstances rankled his sensibilities. He'd be as alert as he could anyway and was thankful for Tsaks suggestion to limit ones consumption of heaven.

OOC: Amulet, DR 30/Plot. LOL!

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday February 18th, 2021 6:27:01 PM
Kiwina agrees with meeting the remainder of the Houndstooth clan -- to give them news, if nothing else -- before returning to talk with the Council.

He does not complain about dinner, which is at least cooked this time, but is glad he didn't grow up among the liontaurs who seem to eat nothing but meat.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday February 18th, 2021 10:41:02 PM
Indeed Tsak limited himself to three ales, but, well, one cant get drunk on bacon can one?
The ranger dug in heartily attempting to sample everything on the menu.

DM Mark - Bacon and Beer and More
Friday February 19th, 2021 2:32:10 AM
Mak purchases some clothing, tipping the taylor that adjusts the fit. At the Pig’s Pride, he acknowledges the dwarves and men in there. He doesn’t notice anything unusual about them. He asks Browlney about the Council discussion.
Falco shares his thoughts on how the amulets may have been changed so they could be destroyed. He’s pretty sure it was mostly related to the destruction of that awful piece of tentacle that was on the altar.
Elyas says he would like to visit the two Houndstooth Clan refugees in the morning.
Rolth agrees and asks Browlney if he will arrange a meeting. He keeps a sharp eye out for anyone tailing or watching the Petals as they move through town.
Kiwina is also interested in talking with the two refugees. He laments the seeming lack of vegetable among the liontaurs.
Tsak enjoys the ale and the bacon.

Looking around, Kiwina will notice the humans at another table actually have vegetable to eat. Inquiring, he is offered cooked greens, some cooked peas in their pods, and either cooked or raw carrots. Tsak asks and finds there are a number of other things available, including some nut and honey based sweets and some spiced breads.

Browlney replies to Mak, ”What will be revealed to the Clans? Well, that would be up to the each Clan Chief that is there, and how they choose to share this info among their clans. I’d think they’d be pretty open about things, especially the amulets and the outsiders in that grotto.

Browlney is happy to arrange a meeting with the two Houndstooth Clan refugees in the morning.

As discussed before, Browlney will take you around town. There’s nothing particularly unusual. The buildings are made mostly of stone, with wood and metal used here and there. The folks are neither friendly nor unfriendly. Kiwina does get some stares, moreso the further you move away from the dock area. There seems to be a small dwarven quarter here, with shops selling metal and leather goods. There are a few humans that seem to live here near the docks, as well as a few centaurs though you suspect most are just passing through.

Shadows lengthen as the warm afternoon portends a pleasant evening. Browlney will leave you at Arostle’s house, a rather grand place with wide, open windows and doorways. Browlney asks if he should meet you at the guest house or your ship in the morning.

Arostle welcome you. You are brought in to a large room adjacent to an inner courtyard and garden. ”Welcome, welcome. So, what did you think of the Council Meeting? I’ll tell you, the look on their faces when you turned down their offer of a clan, well, that was something. I got the impression that Harkin and Tenzar still have some reward in mind for you though. Tomorrow's meeting should be interesting.”

Drinks are brought in, mostly a very nice blue wine and some ale or minted water for those that prefer. Dinner is a nice assortment of things, mostly meat based though there are some breads and some starchy tubers of some kind.

In addition, he asks some questions about the creatures in the grotto and is very interested in the Chuul as he’s never heard of such a creature. If you mention the hybrid liontaur-octopus thing he’s pretty horrified.

Eventually, he will bid you good night and ask if you need a guide? You will need one to the guest house, but your ship is easy to find from here.

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26/19T/17FF|CMD 29| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|( WFin,TDef)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2 d20+5=9 ; d20+1=14 ;
Friday February 19th, 2021 8:15:48 AM
Mak still wasn't convinced the amulets were indeed destroyed despite the claims that the tentacle and altar was somehow fortifying them. It seemed a stretch to him and one based on guesses rather than facts. What was more easy to believe was that the petals had been tricked by the clan chiefs.

So he kept an eye on Arostle to see if perhaps the taur was hiding an amulet about his person while keeping his distance. Mak didn't say much that evening but smiled and answered any questions put to him.

OOC: Perception +5, Roll 9 (ugh); Diplomacy +1, Roll 14;

Though Mak would prefer a bed to his hammock aboard ship he trusted the crew of the Rose moreso than these liontaurs so when the evening came to a close he excused himself and left with whoever was also returning to the ship.

**Total Defense,Weapon Finesse, | Encumbrance:51.5 lbs| Move: 30

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday February 19th, 2021 2:38:42 PM
Falco, being an owl-folk, is born of predators and is happy with the meat heavy meal. He beak gets a good workout as he toughly enjoys his dinner.

If others are going back to the boat he will happily head back there though he does not feel the need to venture the night streets alone, given his stature.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday February 19th, 2021 6:13:45 PM
Kiwina has carrots, and some of the overly-softened greens and breads. But mostly he enjoys the ale. While Mak is able to drink prodigious amounts for a human, Kiwina out-masses Mak considerably and easily keeps the same pace.

When Browlney asks, Kiwina replies that he personally will be at the ship. He feels closest with the spirits when he is on the water. He would not expect everyone to go to the ship, however, when more comfortable quarters are available.

At Arostle's house, Kiwina does not try to give a serious answer about his impression of the council meeting. But he does note, "And Rolth would make a more than competent chief, if only he felt Domi wanted it." Since the party is not hiding anything from Arostle, it seems likely that descriptions of the Chuul and the fighting will include mentioning the hybrids and the undead.

Kiwina is up and ready by the time it's time to meet the Houndstooth Clan refugees in the morning.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 23)
Friday February 19th, 2021 7:27:16 PM
Rolth thanks Browlney for his guidance around town, and Arostle for his welcome. Hard to argue with a second dinner and another round of ale! With respect to the Council meeting, Rolth will allow that he was quite surprised--and proud--to be offered a clan of our own. "It is a pity that Domi has not called us to that path," he offers with a sideways glance and smile toward Kiwina. "Perhaps one day it will be different.. In the meantime, how do you think things went, Arostle? Are they likely to be well disposed to our request on the Purple Duke's behalf?"

At the end of the evening, Rolth is content to go to the Rose, since all others seem to be headed there, but if others will stay in the guest house, that would be his preference. In the morning, he will return to the Rose and don his courtier's clothes that were gifted to us by the Duke for just this purpose, and suggest that others do the same. Then off to meet the refugees before heading to the Council meeting at the appointed time.

Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben A.)
Friday February 19th, 2021 7:33:00 PM
Elyas waits patiently through the evening, but is ready to return to the ship when the others do. Once there, he will settle into his quarters to study, before turning in for a good night's rest before the next day's activity. He rises to study some more, but ignores Rolth's suggestion about the fancy clothes, preferring to fade into the background a bit while all the flash gitz do the fancy talking.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday February 20th, 2021 2:51:26 AM
Tsak has a small plate at Arostle's place. He's quite full but doesnt want to appear rude. He'll sleep in his hammock aboard the Rose. He doesn't want to dress up the next day but makes an effort as he is representing the Duke.

DM Mark - Council d20=1 ;
Monday February 22nd, 2021 2:57:35 AM
Mak Mak remains suspicious of everyone. Those clan chiefs are a tricksey bunch. Even this Arostle can’t be trusted. Mak heads to the ship.
Falco enjoys the meal at Arostle’s house and will sleep aboard the ship.
Kiwina makes due with the meal, and prefers the spiritual connection to the water he feels aboard the ship.
Rolth admits to being surprised at the Council’s offer, and he asks Arostle how he thinks the meeting went. He will go with the others to the ship and dress in his finery in the morning, suggesting others do the same.
Elyas tolerates the evening, eager to get back to the ship to study. He keeps his clothing simple the next day.
Tsak reluctantly dresses up the next day.

Aristotle says, ”That meeting was interesting. All were surprised that you folk would forgo a clan holding. I think it kinda made Tenzar mad, but I’m not sure why. I think my might have cost him something, maybe a bet or something. He hates that the most, losing money.” He bids you good night as you leave later.

The evening aboard the ship is quiet, the muted sound of water lapping against the hull is a reassuring sound. Morning comes with the smell of good food. Ramsey makes sure you have a lovely breakfast. Clearly he sent out for some baked goods, and had some eggs and sausages cooked and ready there on the ship.

Browlney drops by the docks and takes you to the refugees. They’re still a bit traumatized. They recall Nantyr and some of the others returning to the clan holding a few times and leading others away to “something greater.” A few could sense that something was wrong and fled. These two however were there when Nantyr and some others came and forced those that would not go with them, and these two hid. When they emerged, most everyone was gone. They fled toward Chessford and wound up at the Goldmane Clan holding. They don’t have much to add beyond this.

Later that day, you return to the Council of Clans. They still require you not bring your weapons into the Council Hall, and guards stand ready to hold them for you if you wish. Aristotle is there, along with the other Council members you saw before, and a few other liontaurs of some importance. They are generally well dressed and groomed.

Harkin seems to want to address two things initially. He asks if you have changed your minds about forming a clan here on Liontaur Isle.

Then he says, ”Well, it seems that the Purple Duke of the minotaurs has a proposition. Just as there is a liontaur enclave established on Minotaur Isle, the Duke seems to think that might be a good idea here as well. He also proposes that we meet with him to discuss establishing some better trade relations, perhaps banding the Taur Isles together in this and strengthening our trade position with the mainlands. Jasak here thinks this a bad idea, worries it may be a ruse or lead to trouble. But it is an interesting idea.”

“So tell me, is this a good idea? Can the minotaurs be trusted in this? And I wonder what this means for Centaur Isle?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) d20+14=33 ;
Monday February 22nd, 2021 6:56:08 AM
"I for one think that the Duke's offer is a good one. There are many good reasons to join forces. The minotaurs are fierce warriors whose fighting style will complement those of us liontaurs in the dark times that we face, with the threat from the Deep that still lingers. They are also expert traders, and we will profit more greatly in partnership than in competition with them in dealing with the mainland. We have dealt directly with the Duke several times, and found him to be fair, generous, and wise, so yes, I believe he can be trusted if you make a deal with him. And if I am wrong, it will be only a small settlement of minotaurs that an island of strong liontaurs can easily monitor and control. There may be some minor incidents as we learn each others' ways, but nothing that can't be worked out. As far as Centaur Isle, I have little direct experience, but I imagine that they will not want to be left out of a strong trading alliance. Add to that the strong possibility that Domi is leading us down this path of unity and a return to noble grace, and I think you have many reasons to accept the offer."

Diplomacy = 33

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:26/19T/17FF|CMD 29| Ebonstrike, +1 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|( WFin,TDef)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2
Monday February 22nd, 2021 8:48:16 AM
Mak couldn't disagree more with Rolth's statement, but he was outside once more and didn't hear it. Diplomacy was Rolth's thing and Mak was still distrustful of these taurs. He found them, those rank and file ones, to be bigoted. So while some of them might have high minded ideals, outside of those enlightened few these taurs wanted nothing to do with the others, nor even non taurs.

He supposed human settlements might show the same attitudes to those like Tsak, but after Greenfell Mak wondered if this measure might be a little too premature.

Given all his attitudes he would not speak out as he'd essentially, even if tacitly, agreed to work towards the Purple Dukes goals. He'd focus on being vigilant in case things went sideways.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+6=25 ;
Monday February 22nd, 2021 9:37:14 AM
When Rotlh finishes Falco takes two steps forward to be better seen in the group of big folks.

"I think Rolth has the right of it though I would offer one small difference. A small settlement to build trust and understanding is a good thing. I would caution against the idea of 'monitor and control' as that will only reinforce and give place to the growth the bigotries of the past."

He pauses and looks at each of the members of the council.

"The way of the Wold is change, evolution and mutation. The Taur Isles can be a force in the Wold if they band together and extend a hand to each other and to those outside. Yes you have many fierce warriors but so does everyone so the use of warriors must be a last resort. Trade, alliance and cooperation will get you farther."

{Diplomacy + Hero Point: 25+4 = 29}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday February 22nd, 2021 1:41:08 PM
[ooc: And I'm back. a few days with no power, and almost a week without water. but now things are mostly back in order and I'm trying to get back ot a normal schedule]

Elyas puts a hand to his chin in thought
"I do think there are large benefits to breaking down barriers between the different Taur races, but I do wonder if now is the right time for it. these Deep worshipers are concerning. if there is a known enemy force using mental magic to control people, any effort to unite the peoples of the islands or soothe old wounds is at risk. it wouldn't take much for one of these amulets to sow discord in one or more of these settlements and undo all the good that could be done.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+1=15 ;
Monday February 22nd, 2021 7:14:31 PM
If told before leaving the ship that weapons will not be allowed in the Council meeting, Kiwina leaves his on the Rose.

Kiwina's ears perk up when he hears that some of the Houndstooth clan fled before the majority were forced out. The more that survived, the better they will be able to defend their home if they can be found and allowed to return.

Kiwina has not changed his mind about joining a clan.

"I cannot speak for the centaurs of Centaur Isle, as that is not my home. But from what I know, it seems to me that an alliance that did not offer to include them would be seen as a potential threat. On the other hand, all three races have managed to adjust to each other on Bridge Isle. That might be encouraging."

"From our dealings with him, I think you can trust the Duke to take some care in the choice of who to send here, in an attempt to minimize friction. But minotaurs definitely have their own, and sometimes odd, point of view. You may have to make accommodations as well. I guess the question is whether you can reach an agreement that would make it worthwhile."

(Diplomacy = 15 to support Rolth)

"Lastly, I would point out that we also fought one of these agents of the deep on Minotaur Isle, although of a different sort. You just may have a common enemy -- and Elyas is right that they could use taurs' distrust of each other against us."

DM Mark - Council
Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 12:58:26 AM
Mak does not accompany his friends inside, choosing to stay outside the Council Hall.
Rolth, Kiwina, and Falco make eloquent arguments for why these liontaurs can trust a trade and settlement proposal from the Purple Duke.
Elyas is concerned that it might be premature for the Taurs to be risking strife by mixing this way given that something attacked one of the Clans. Jerak gives a nod at this, seeming to agree with Elyas’ caution.

There is some discussion among the Council members, and it is clear from listening to them that they have been discussing this subject all morning. Finally, Harkin says, ”We think this is a good proposal from the Purple Duke, but we take our commitment to such a venture seriously. The liontaur settlement in Greenfell was the product of several liontuars wanting to start a new life somewhere else. We will think on this some more and will choose how we respond to the good Duke. But most of us do agree there is value in what the Purple Duke offers here.”

Irian Stormeye fixes you with his one eye as he continues, “As for the Houndstooth Clan, we will send aid and leadership. This is not the first time that calamity has befallen a clan, and rebuilding a clan must be done carefully so as not to damage a clan's pride or make them beholden to another. But rest assured, we will see to their welfare and rebulding.”

Gruak Longclaw says, “Now, as for what to do with you. You have done the liontaurs are great service, and this merrits a reward. A clan and a holding is not your calling. I accept this, though I do not fully understand. We liontaurs are a proud people, and we pay our debts - one way or another. Tenzar?”

Tenzar says, ”It’s a pity that archer of yours was too intimidated to join us. Perhaps he’s still smarting from his adventure with that horse.” He motions impatiently to two attendants, and a large chest and a small one are placed on the table. ”These are for you, a reward for putting your life on the line for our people. In this one is gold, brought from the earth by my clan. And in this smaller chest are four gems, each capable of summoning a different elemental as you see fit. We thank you for your service.” Tenzar has a bit of a dour look on his face, as his gaze passes between the Petals and the other Council Members.

Sense Motive DC 17Highlight to display spoiler: {You sense Tenzar has an internal struggle here. No anger or ill will is directed toward the Petals, but he is not happy about something.}

In the larger chest, you will find 10,000 gold pieces. In the smaller one, you find a velvet platform supporting four large gems - a clear quartz, a brown tigereye, a blue-green aquamarine, and a fiery orange topaz.

Harkin continues. ”We offer this with our thanks. And perhaps you would be good envoys to deliver a message from the Council to Pholus, the Chief Stallion on Centaur Isle. Afterall, you are a group that has representatives of both our peoples.”

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Things are fairly quiet outside for Mak. The guards make some small talk with him. Eventually one asks, ”So how come you’re out here with us when you had the option of going in with your friends? Are you… is there something you’ve done that makes you not want to face the Council? I hear you all were guests of Tenzar and Arostle. And Browlney. That makes you a person of some importance, eh?”

Mak(JamesM)(54/54)HP|AC:30(AO)/26/19T/17FF|CMD 29| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|( WFin,TDef)**|1d6 + 4|Ct 18+ x2
Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 8:50:36 AM
"Done? No. Experienced more like. I'm to be vigilant in times of ease because evil is insidious and comes at you when you least expect it. As for importance, that's a fleeting designation depending on who you are asking. I suppose some might find me important, but I do not seek glory. I'll leave that to others."

It was true, Mak had no great wisdom or ability to resist evil in it's various forms and thus far he considered himself lucky to have resisted the temptation of the amulets of the Deep. He feared the day some evil force might try to turn him as the heartseeded did his family so many years ago.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+8=24 ;
Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 9:57:07 AM
{Sense Motive: 24}

Falco snickers, loudly, at the mention of the misadventure in riding! He composes himself as the other rewards are listed but notices there is a bit of unhappiness about the proceedings.

"Thank you, you are truly generous to your allies and it speaks well of your people and the alliance of the taur. Not to overstep but there seems to be some unhappiness and I hope it is not about us not taking on the roll of clan leadership. We are not the most settled of people and the life of action has served us well so far. We may one day retire and settle down, nothing is ever fully off the table."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+11=18 ; d20+6=9 ;
Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 9:59:30 AM
Elyas is surprised by the large gift given to the petals. he has to work to conceal his shock at such a large sum of gold in one place. it is much more than he has ever held before, especially as a man who grew up as an urchin.

the gems are really what draw his eye though. he touches one carefully, looking to identify what elements each one is tied to
Arcana = 18

sense motive = 9
he does not notice anything else about Tenzir or the council as he is too focused on the riches in front of him.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 2:26:30 PM
Tsak too is somewhat overwhelmed by the generosity of the council. He doesn't really know what to say, and so says nothing. He will take his own time to mull over all that has been discussed.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) d20+13=30 ;
Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 6:58:50 PM
Rolth thanks the Council members for their consideration of the Duke's proposal, their willingness to help the Houndstooth clan, and the generosity of the reward they have offered. He senses Tenzar's unhappiness, which fortunately is not directed at the Petals, but does not comment on it directly, as he does not understand everything about the political context. "We will be sure to put this reward to good use, enhancing our ability to aid and defend our fellow taurs and other locals. It will also speed us on our mission to Centaur Isle on your behalf, a commission which I would be delighted to accept if my fellow Petals will agree. I am more convinced every day that we are on the path to reconciliation among taurkind, guided by the hand of Domi. As Kiwina noted, some steps along that path have happened on Bridge Island, and now we carry hopefully messages to all three islands. What say you, my dear Petals?"

(Sense Motive = 30, success)

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=28 ;
Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 7:49:05 PM
(Sense motive = 28) Kiwina understand some of Tenzar's reaction, but not enough to comment.

Kiwina is relieved to learn that the members of one clan won't just abandon another to their fates. He expresses his thanks for the generous reward.

Of course he is ready to take a message to his distant cousins (stuck-up cousins, but he doesn't mention that). "Perhaps the Chief Stallion will remember us... Well, most of us. It has been quite a while since the Taurnament." He waits to learn when and how they will obtain the message to be taken to the centaurs.

DM Mark - Council
Wednesday February 24th, 2021 1:51:02 AM
Mak responds to the guards questions, telling them sternly that “evil is insidious and comes at you when you least expect it.” He does not seek glory, leaving that to others.
Falco thanks the Council for their generosity. He notes some dissatisfaction and tells the council perhaps the Petals will one day return to liontaur isle, since nothing ever fully off the table.
Elyas is impressed by the large reward. He examines the gemstones wondering about their enchantments.
Tsak is also impressed by the large reward.
Rolth thanks the Council, assuring them it will be put to good use. He accepts the request to convey a message to Centaur Isle, and mentions Bridge Island as well.
Kiwina is glad to hear the Council’s commitment to help the remnants of the Houndstooth Clan. He likewise agrees to carry the Council’s message to the centaurs.

Outside, Mak’s warning to be ever vigilant against evil is met with a few smirks. But a couple of the guards seem to listen intently and gulp when he mentions this insidious evil.
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Inside, the Council seems to have finished their deliberations.

In response to Falco, Tenzar says a bit grumpily, ”Well, rest assured that the offer of a clan holding is indeed off the table now.”

Irian replies, ”Oh, come now Tenzar. At least you no longer owe the Council. And you can no longer dangle it in front of us. By Domi, that was becoming tiresome.”

Harkin cuts in, seeming to divert the conversation from an old argument. ”Indeed, we are grateful for your work, not just here but in striving for peace among all the Taurs if the tales are true. Thank you. We will draft a message for your group to kindly convey to Pholus on Centaur Isle. The timing seems right, and the Purple Duke’s approach is a good one. We will get back to him as you bring our request to Pholus.

“In the meantime, you’ll want to get your ship ready, and perhaps even rest here in port for a bit. We will make our guest house available if you wish. Let us know if you require any supplies for your voyage and we will see to it. Do you have anything further for us? If not, perhaps Arostle will escort you out. And please also convey our thanks to your friend who chose to stay outside.”

For Elyas: Highlight to display spoiler: {Elyas would need to cast Detect Magic to actually divine the properties of these gems, but his keen intellect will tell him that the mention of summoning elementals suggest that perhaps the clear one would be Air, the brown Earth, the blue-green Water, and the orange Fire. If the spell is any guide, the summoner likely has some control over the elemental summoned.}

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Everyone, adjust your characters to 63,000 XP, so you are all up a level. Everyone also gets a hero point.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/17FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+ d20+9=26 ;
Wednesday February 24th, 2021 9:44:00 AM
Something Deep inside Mak seemed to click as perceptions of the world came into sharper focus. Not only did he notice the smirks, he also saw for the first time that the liontaurs of the island were much like others. The Deep scared them much like it frightened him.

Mak adjusted his sword in it's sheath as his friends exited the council chambers. "I trust all is well?" he asked as he noticed the chest being carried between Tsak and Kiwina. Mak stepped in and took Kiwina's place. "Allow me." he said taking the handle opposite Tsak as he limped from the room.

OOC: Sorry for the assumption, just a little creative license here. Perception +9, Roll 26. Mak will also be purchasing a Saddle. Let me know if we need to role play this.

**Total Defense,Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:51.5 lbs| Move: 30

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday February 24th, 2021 10:26:00 AM
as they leave the council chambers, Elyas says These gems could come in handy. or they may fetch a good price. I will take one of them for now and study it. I feel like I have come a long way in my studies and could maybe replicate some of the ability of these gems with my own magic.

that evening Elyas works on perfecting a few new spells. while reciting the new spells he does pushups. working out helps him think. he practices spells most of the night until he is happy with the new ones and copies some notes in his spellbook.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, dispel magic, fireball
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark)
Wednesday February 24th, 2021 5:53:09 PM
"Thank you for your support for bringing peace among the taurs! We will strive to be good emissaries to Pholus. With respect to provisions for the journey, we would appreciate assistance in stocking food and drink, typical ship maintenance supplies, and a good measure of firewood for the Rose, thank you." He is happy to accompany Arostle from the hall, where he conveys the Council's gratitude to Mak, even as the fellow springs forward to convey the practical sign of said gratitude with unaccustomed alacrity.

Rolth is pleased to see Elyas' fascination with the magic gem, and wonders who else among us will claim one. He is happy to leave those to the others, generally having his hands full with charging and singing and such forth and so on.

In town, Rolth does have some mundane shopping to do, and also makes a trip to the Catacombs, to replace his tattered leather armor that he has worn since the Taurnament of Roses. As he goes, he is filled with a sense of contentment, sure that we are back on the path to uniting the taurs, as Rolth, Kiwina, and our sadly departed minotaur companion Sable first set out from Bridge Island to achieve.

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Wednesday February 24th, 2021 10:42:34 PM
"Stocking the ship? Our first mate Ramsey would be the best one to handle that. He's been doing what he can while we've been talking." Kiwina reflects that Ramsey is pretty effectively in command of the Rose whenever the Petals are adventuring. Maybe they should find a way to recognize that.

It amuses Kiwina to see Mak taking the "beast of burden" role, but he doesn't mention that out loud.

As for the gems, maybe it would be best to know more about them before deciding what to do. OOC: Standard elemental gems, I assume?

Kiwina also visits the Catacombs, and -- uncharacteristically -- the temple of Pantheon.

DM Mark - Council
Thursday February 25th, 2021 1:42:06 AM
Mak help carry a rather heavy chest that the Petals bring out.
Elyas is interested in these gems. They are Elemental Gems, each able to summon a large elemental when crushed.
Rolth thanks the council and pledges to be good emissaries to the centaurs. He does ask for food and ships supplies for the journey.
Kiwina suggest that Ramsey should be consulted on stocking the ship for travel. He ponders the Elemental Gems.

At Rolth’s mention of being emissaries, Harkin will quickly correct him. ”We thank you for your service, but I must let you know that you are not emissaries of the Council. You do not represent us or speak for us. We are not minotaurs with a Purple Duke. We Clan Chiefs are all equals, and we are asking you to deliver a message - nothing more. It may have been different had you elected to form a Clan. I mean no disrespect in this, but it is necessary that we are clear on this point.

"As for supplies, please give a list to Browlney here. He will see to this.” He give a curt nod to Browlney.

As you leave the Council, Arostle and Browlney go with you. Once you are away, Aristotle chuckles, ”Oh, oh that was worth it. To see that pompous Tenzar have his debt called to pay you lot. That’s gonna stick in his craw for a while, so you might want to steer clear of him. You see he has been putting off his Clan’s tribute to running things - mostly because it’s based on Clan wealth, and the Goldmane Clan is a pretty wealthy one. And he’s occasionally held this over the Council for a while now, implying he may not need to pay for this reason or that. Or that he would only pay for a good cause. And then you came along, and the Council finally had a good cause he could not deny. Oh, that was great. C’mon, I’ll buy you folks a nice dinner.”

Arostle will accompany you to the Rose so you can stowe your chest of gold aboard the ship, and connect Browlney with Ramsey to get provisions. Ramsey is a bit puzzled for a moment, having just been given a princely sum to purchase supplies, but he almost instantly recovers and starts listing a number of “needed” goods - most of which you’re pretty sure he already bought.

There is talk of a saddle and the Catacombs. Aristotle will say to Mak, ”Ah yes. Well, you may find a saddle near the waterfront, but it’s a bit of a speciality item here in Chessford. We should see if my associate Parl has one. Of course, you may wish to wait until you get to Centaur Isle - they are great craftsmen, and often train horses for others. Funny you should mention the Catacombs. Parl’s warehouse is the entrance to the Catacombs here in Chessford. For now, anyway. That seems to change from time to time.”

Arostle takes you to a pleasant open-air cafe overlooking the waterfront, either before or after you do your shopping. The rest is a pleasant evening. When asked, he will inform Kiwina that there is a small shrine to Pantheon in the dock area, tended by a liontaur nun named Mwyerva and frequented mostly by travellers.

Where do the Petals sleep - the Rose or the guesthouse? The guesthouse offers better beds and more amenities. Elyas is glad for a chance to study the gems and his spellbooks.

The next day, a rather rough liontaur shows up at where you slept asking to see Rolth. When Rolth responds he says, ”Ach, I am Traavassk. I was approached by a human, an old warrior by his bearing. He said that I need to teach you the ways of the Raging Shaman. Will you spend the day with me? We need to go to the countryside where we needn’t worry about breaking things. You can bring your friends if you wish, but they’ll need to not be a distraction.”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday February 25th, 2021 4:32:46 AM
Tsak elects to sleep on the Rose.

He checks in on Esmerelda who seems to be enjoying her mouse hunting forays aboard the vessel as evidenced by a small pile of tails on his rug.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark)
Thursday February 25th, 2021 8:43:18 AM
Rolth awakes at the guest house inexplicably excited about the day to come. When Traavassk comes calling, he is only half surprised, and more than willingly accompanies the taur to the countryside. He will invite his fellow Petals to witness the events if they would like.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/17FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+
Thursday February 25th, 2021 1:12:42 PM
When Pantheon was mentioned Mak unsheathed his sword and reread a few of the runes he'd deciphered from the fuller on his blade. There he saw the hammer symbol with the coded word Pantheon inscribed below it. Mak decided he'd visit the shrine to learn more about this deity as it obviously was connected to his family in some way. The next section appeared to be some form of oath, but Mak was unable to decipher it's meaning.

Mak excused himself after he and the others did their shopping and with direction from Browlney he went to the shrine to speak with Mwyerva. Once Mak finished at the shrine he supervised the loading of horse feed onto the Rose. (600 lbs, 60 days) and then spoke to Kiwina to let him know he was going to delay training Elmer until they reached Centaur isle.

The next morning he wished Rolth good luck, but decided he'd finish his shopping and practice with his blade for a short while.

OOC: Mak is adding some ranks in religion and the planes.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday February 25th, 2021 4:59:58 PM
Elyas does not follow Rolth, but spends the time practicing his spells and talking with the crew. he enjoys time on the ship, and stays there most of the day. he does not have any current equipment needs, so he stows his gold in his cabin in a chest, saving it for when he can get soemthing important

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Thursday February 25th, 2021 6:37:41 PM
Kiwina sleeps on the Rose because his connection to the spirits is strongest there and they talk to him in dreams. But that does not stop him from enjoying the town during the day.

DM Mark - Chessford d100=56 ;
Friday February 26th, 2021 1:17:14 AM
Tsak stays aboard the Rose, praising Esmerelda for keeping the rodent population under control.
Rolth sleeps at the guest house provided by the Council. An attendant makes sure his things are cleaned and that he is fed. He’s pleasantly surprised by a strange visitor saying he was told to visit Rolth to teach him some things. Rolth accompanies this stranger outside of town.
Mak makes sure there is food for his horse aboard the Rose. He puzzles over his sword for a bit and then pays a visit to a shrine dedicated to Pantheon. He practices his swordwork near the ship.
Elyas also stays on the ship, enjoying his time there and studying his spells.
Kiwina sleeps aboard the Rose, and knocks around the nearby part of the town including a visit to Pantheon’s shrine with Mak.

Mak and Kiwina visit Pantheon’s shrine. They encounter an elderly liontaur woman tending the shrine. She is polite and asks for Pantheon’s blessings and justice in your lives. She also offers you wooden holy symbols for 2 gp and iron ones for 10 gp. She also has holy water available at standard prices.

Outside of Chessford, Traavassk takes Rolth to a large field. There he teaches Rolth a strange meditation. Strange because he uses the meditation to teach Rolth to focus inward and develop an inner rage even as he sits seemingly calm, and to then release it in a channeled burst as he springs up in a battle stance, eyes bloodshot and breathing heavy. ”You see, many misunderstand rage. They see barbarians and berserkers fly into a rage that fuels their fighting. But there is a deeper power in rage that is easy to miss unless you learn to harness it properly. It is this deeper power that allows a Raging Shaman to do much more than a mere barbarian, and you will learn to share this rage with others. A Raging Shaman does not give in to his anger, but learns to channel that anger into a controlled power.” He goes on to explain a number of powers of a Raging Shaman and the philosophies behind them. Rolth is not sure he believes all of what is said, but he certainly believes that Traavassk does.

By the afternoon, Rolth is exhausted. Traavassk will walk with him back into town and bid him farewell.

The Petals will find that Ramsey is particularly satisfied with things. This ship was already well provisioned. ”That was a right good move gettin these liontaurs to provision your ship for a voyage. I’ve ordered some things from that Browlney fellow. It might take another day or two. It seems he expected we’ll be headed somewhere. Do you mind sharing where it is that we’ll be going?”

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/17FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+ d20+3=11 ; d20+3=21 ;
Friday February 26th, 2021 8:47:26 AM
At the shrine Mak felt at ease with the caretaker and spoke at length about Pantheon's ideals and goals. As he learned more he came to realize that something deep within him also ascribed to those ideals. When Mwyerva offered the symbols at a small charge, Mak gladly purchased the iron one and felt compelled to offer an additional 400 gold to Pantheon.

OOC: -410 gp

Mak felt that Ramsey should know where they were headed but he wasn't even completely certain, so he offered. "If I heard correctly our destination is the island of Centaurs."

OOC: Reminder: Mak added some ranks in Knowledge Skills, but since they aren't class skills the benefit is minimal. While he is at at the shrine he'll inquire about a library on the subjects of religion and planes. KS: Religion +3, Roll 11; KS: The Planes +3, Roll 21. Mak is trying to find out anything he can about "The Deep". Please add any mods from a library if he can get access to one.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Friday February 26th, 2021 9:26:41 AM
Rolth works hard to absorb the lessons that Traavaask has to offer. He walks away exhausted but elated at these new insights, with renewed determination to follow the path he has been on since leaving Bridge Island to reunite taurkind. He isn't quite sure how to explain all this raging shaman business to his fellow Petals, but will ask to confer with Falco on tips for how to channel divine energy most effectively. Hopefully, Rolth's knowledge will continue to grow as we adventure on!

Aboard the Rose, he compliments Ramsey on his efforts to provision for our journey, but defers to the Captain for further details of the voyage. He spends some of the intervening time updating his tattoos to reflect our recent adventures.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday February 26th, 2021 9:28:57 AM
As the petals prepare for what they will find next Falco busies himself mostly walking with the others and getting to know the town. He does not have any errands to be done immediately and nothing is pressing. He will speak with the others at some point about possibly arming the ship. Maybe a ballista or some such might be a good thing to have.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 4 | Status: None
Friday February 26th, 2021 10:30:12 AM
At the shrine, Kiwina finds himself talking about capturing Carlyn, and of fighting her unwilling minions while trying not to hurt them. He also reflects on how the same tactics almost got him killed on Minotaur Isle -- would have if the fight hadn't stopped at a pre-arranged point. And on how trying to capture Rasheel quickly went wrong. Death may be the result of justice, but it's not the same thing as justice.

Kiwina ends up buying a wooden holy symbol -- metal sinks in water and is easily lost.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Friday February 26th, 2021 11:47:21 AM
Rolth also finds a quiet moment to seek out Mak. He reaches into his pack and pulls out a beer stein. He hands it over to Mak. "Hey, I picked this up over Yuletide, but I think it might best have the cure for what 'ales" you, haha."

OOC: Beer Stein: A stein that turns any water poured into it into cheap ale. Magical. Can be used 1/day. (GG Gift 3 Jan 21)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/17FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+
Friday February 26th, 2021 12:01:04 PM
Mak cradled the mug in hands. "My preciousssss." he whispered as he rocked it slowly as one might rock a baby. "Please take this." he said as he popped the top off his cane and pulled forth a parchment. With a stylus he scribbled a line on it and then shook it vigorusly. When he was done the parchment was blank. "Maps and notes perhaps?" he said as he handed it to Rolth.

OOC: another GG gift.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday February 26th, 2021 1:01:06 PM
Yes, it seems that our next port of call will be Centaur island. hopefully delivering this message will go smoother than the last one. I am hoping to see less tentacle amulets, but we should be on our guard.

after speaking with Ramsey, elyas spends some time along the waterfront, mostly just killing time until the ship and crew are ready to head out.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday February 26th, 2021 5:50:45 PM
What about that strange, gloomy rock/island? Will we be stopping in there on the way? Tsak asks the petals when he can get them all together.

He notes Rolth looks different. And so does Mak, he looks... happy?

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Saturday February 27th, 2021 6:46:05 PM
Kiwina can't figure out these humanoids.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/17FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+
Monday March 1st, 2021 10:28:32 AM
Mak just had to try the mug, so he scooped up some sea water into it and took a sniff. An eyebrow lifted as he took a small sip. Immediately he scrunched up his face in disgust. "Oh yeah.... that's good." he said as he shook off the cheap flavor of the beverage and tried another taste.

"Yeah...this is perfect." he said as he raised the mug to Rolth. "Your health!" he said as he tossed back the contents of the magic chalice.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday March 1st, 2021 3:16:58 PM
Falco sees the exchange with Rolth and Mak and smiles thinking that will certainly brighten Mak's day. He realizes that he will be getting a bit more power from the Warper-Sarr and that he must find the time to contemplate on that.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

DM Dan - Chessford
Monday March 1st, 2021 5:49:53 PM
Mak spends some time reading up on different things, and getting a Beer Stein
Rolth practices his new abilities.
Falco just makes busy work for himself.
Kiwina will reminisce about past battles.
Elyas thinks about where the Petals are going next.
Tsak queries if they will be stopping off on a strange or gloomy place.

You spend most of the day looking around and chatting, taking the weight off your feet and trying to relax and recover for the most part. It is nice to have a day off, and release yourselves so you can do whatever you want.

The day passes quickly, and the next day comes almost too quickly, however you feel very well rested and relaxed, Ramsay seems to think the supplies may arrive later today, or possibly tomorrow, he's not entirely sure. So you have perhaps half a day to do things if you wish!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Monday March 1st, 2021 7:30:47 PM
Rolth shares Tsak's concern about the strange island that we passed on our way here. However, he thinks that unless the Council asks us to do differently, we should make sure to deliver the Council's message to Centaur Isle first, so that it does not get lost or delayed if we encounter serious trouble. Plus things might already be getting bad on Centaur Isle and our knowledge could help. "What do the rest of you think?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday March 1st, 2021 8:13:57 PM
While he can, Kiwina spends some more time at the shrine of Pantheon and makes a quick trip to the Catacombs.

As for the question of where to go next, "I think I agree that we should go to Centaur Isle first, and maybe Bridge Isle on the way, before we investigate that eerie rock. We can at least warn people about the threat that way. I would rather have the taurs prepared for trouble in case it's more than we can handle." Considering how difficult it was to defeat the Chuul and its creations, Kiwina thinks the center of all this is very probably more than they can handle.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/17FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+
Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 8:24:45 AM
Mak listened and when Rolth asked for opinions Mak said softly as to try not to be overheard. "Strategically, bypassing what we clearly suspect to be the enemies location is foolish. We should be arriving there with a fleet of ships and take the island, destroy it, whatever. If we aren't going to that island, or suspect we aren't ready for what awaits us there, then getting anywhere near it would be a mistake. We should give it a wide berth. Even so I'm afraid they will just gain in strength the longer we delay, so unless we are gathering allies to bring with us we shouldn't make any unneeded stops."

OOC: What if anything did Mak's checks reveal about the Deep?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 10:25:34 AM
Tsak is happy with the discussion and reasoning regarding their next destination. He assists the crew in preparing the Rose for travel to visit the centaurs.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 2:50:31 PM
Elyas agrees with the others about going to visit the other islands first.

"So far tow islands have had at least some interference by these Deep worshipers. we should pass along warning or look for signs of the same kinds of issues on both Centaur and Bridge islands. I fear that we still might be too late if this phenomenon is spread across all of the islands. a single clan going missing is tragic, but not nearly as bad as things could have gotten here with a few more weeks past.

I wonder, is there any way to get a message to the other islands faster than us sailing there? are there any magical communications lined up between islands, or has their relative isolation prevented a network like that from being set up? unfortunately I am not currently able to project messages over such a distance, but I know it is certainly possible.

DM Dan - Chessford
Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 4:48:50 PM
Tsak Rezar prepares the Rose
Elyas express his opinion on where to go next.
Rolth Niheow suggests making haste to Centaur Isle
Kiwina believes you should head to Centaur Isle first, possibly stopping off at Bridge Isle on the way.
Falco Ambersier just relaxes.
Mak says avoiding the enemy's main camp without a superior force is a bad idea.

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {The Deep doesn't seem to ring many bells for Mak, there's something he read about there being a faith of some description associated with it, but he doesn't really recall much else.}

As the Petals have all met up and are heading back to the docks, you all hear a ruckus and see a group of liontaurs all kind of yelling and making a scene. They're in a big circle, and you can see they're all facing inwards.

A crowd has gathered around appears to be watching what is happening, the voices are loud and clearly not happy, it sounds like an argument.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=19 ;
Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 7:04:27 PM
Kiwina heads over to the ruckus, trying to hear or see what's going on. He does not push his way into the circle if there is no room, however. (Perception = 19, 23 if the commotion is caused by taurs)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 8:17:31 PM
Rolth heads over toward all the fuss with Kiwina. He makes sure that his net is close at hand, in case someone needs restraining without injury. As we get closer, he will ask the nearby locals, in the liontaur tongue, what is going on inside the big circle.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+10=21 ;
Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 9:40:47 AM
"Easy petals, I bet I can slip in and see what is happening."

Falco double times it to the group and attempts to sneak though since he is only at leg level. He figures no one is looking down so he should be pretty unnoticed. {Stealth: 21}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 10:36:58 AM
As bodies disappear everywhere in the crowd Tsak decides to hang back a little. He stays outside the crowd near the spot where Falco went in.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 11:26:58 AM
Elyas spots several petals heading into the crowd as he heads back towards the ship. for now he decides to hang back. He spots Tsak doing the same and stands by his companion.

DM Dan - Chessford
Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 7:19:22 PM
Tsak Rezar tries to stay back from the crowd
Elyas sticks by Tsak
Rolth Niheow tries to find out what's going on, but is prepared to disable someone if needs be.
Kiwina looks to get as close as he can to the centre of the circle to find out what's going on.
Falco Ambersier sneaks past the crowds to get a closer look.
Mak hangs back, off to one side.

Rolth and Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {The crowd is saying there's an argument going on between some Taur, some Liontaurs are apparently not happy about one of their own with a Centaur.}

As the Petals watch and can now see what is going on, it appears there is a male Centaur holding hands with a female Liontaur, and several other Liontaur surrounding them. The leader, who you quickly recognise as Jasak Redtooth, has a face like thunder, (as usual) but is yelling at the couple.

You can only make out some of the words but he's clearly unhappy with their coupling, and these two being, together... which they apparently are. The Centaur is standing between Jasak and the female Liontaur, who appears slightly afraid, but mostly saddened.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 8:08:52 PM
As long as no one is offering physical violence to the couple at the moment, Kiwina lets someone else take the lead. Not much good having people assume he's taking sides because another centaur is involved.

Nor does he want to be seen arguing with a clan chief, for all that he may be the least pleasant of them. As Kiwina recalls, Jasak was the one leader who liked the way things turned out in Greenfell and the one who least trusted the Duke's offer.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+15=20 ;
Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 8:46:33 PM
Rolth attempts to slide between a couple of the surrounding liontaurs, taking care not to displace Jasak as he moves up beside him. In a boisterous tone, he calls out to the couple, "Ohhh, there you are! The Captain has been looking for you all over this side of town." Turning to Chief Redtooth--which he hopes is a figure of speech and not a prediction of our gory demise--he offers his thanks for finding the wayward couple. "We'd heard of these two and thought that they might make a fittingly grand addition to our very much Non-Emissary Mission to Centaur Isle. Thank you for finding them for us, Chief, they have been most elusive!" Turning his attention back to the couple with a surreptitious if exaggerated wink, he asks, "So, are you ready for your interview with Captain Kiwina for the open positions on the Rose? She's a fine vessel, and he a fine fellow, if I do say so myself. With your leave, Chief?"

Rolth forces himself to breath normally and await patiently the couple's response and the Chief's reaction to this mad bluff.

(Bluff = 20)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday March 4th, 2021 12:40:48 AM
'Hmmm, interesting tactic' thinks Tsak. If it works the petals can surround and support the couple and make their way back to the Rose. If it doesn't work, well that could get interesting...

Tsak holds position and keeps his head on a swivel as the situation unfolds.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday March 4th, 2021 10:17:58 AM
Falco almost laughs out loud at Rolths approach to the situation thinking is good to have such a quick witted companion. Given the tact that he is taken Falco dose not think there is need for him to speak up though he is surprised that there is any controversy to this.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday March 4th, 2021 10:35:47 AM
Elyas shakes his head at the scene now that they know what is going on. Even having grown up on Centaur island this sort of close-mindedness still surprises him. how was it anyone's business what this couple did? unfortunately there wasn't much that could be done about it.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:33(AO)/29/22T/17FF|CMD 33| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+ d20+4=19 ; d20+2=16 ;
Thursday March 4th, 2021 1:22:37 PM
Mak surged forward through the crowd. "I have them captain. I let them get away from me. I'll take them to the Rose right away."

OOC: Bluff +4, Roll 19(Aid Another for +2 to Rolth's Check); Diplomacy +2, Roll 16

**Total Defense,Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, , Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:58.86 lbs| Move: 30

DM Dan - Chessford
Thursday March 4th, 2021 5:36:13 PM
Tsak Rezar waits to see how Rolth's idea plays out
Elyas laments the lack of openness and free thinking.
Rolth Niheow attempts to bluff the Chief about the couple
Kiwina waits to see what someone else does
Falco Ambersier doesn't speak up, preferring to let Rolth continue.
Mak attempts to aid Rolth's bluff.

Jasak looks at Rolth, suddenly confused by his appearance, but after a moment, things quieten down as he regains his wits.

"Rolth? What are you doing here? You shouldn't be interfering Caliphon here is trying to take away Yuria, one of the Redtooth clan. We cannot allow it." He seems adamant in his response, and the other Liontaur all seem to agree with him, however he does seem like he's not sure what to do about the appearance of a Petal here. He quickly looks around as Mak speaks and begins to notice the rest of you.

"We're going to live with Caliphon's herd! You can't stop me Jasak!" The female Liontaur cries out, both the Centaur and Liontaur are currently semi-hiding behind Rolth, not completely but there's an edge of fear to their actions. "We were looking to book passage to Centaur Isle, and Captain Kiwina said they'd take us if we worked a little... and paid a little..." she deftly follows behind with Rolth's lie.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday March 4th, 2021 6:55:15 PM
Kiwina is not happy to have his name dragged into this. "That offer was made believing that the Redtooth clan would be proud that one of their own would accompany the mission." He does not identify what mission. But the Petals have been with the Council a couple of times now -- the wemics in the crowd might assume it's Council business.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+16=21 ;
Thursday March 4th, 2021 7:15:51 PM
Rolth picks up where Captain Kiwina left off, what a fantastic segue. "Quite right, Captain. As the only official clan representative, Yuria here would put the Redtooth clan in a good tactical position to make the most of any new ties with the Centaurs of the island. Sure would be satisfying to put one over on all those haughty, stuffy other fellows on the Council who are always putting on airs, would it not? And as a Redtooth, I am sure that Yuria is quite fierce enough to hold her own amongst the Centaurs, much less not allow herself to be dragged off against her will and yours, Chief. And of course we Petals shall be there to ensure that all remains in order. So what do you say, Chief? You have the power to make this happen, for the good of your clan, if you will not just allow it, but make it to be so."

Diplomacy = 21

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+6=12 ;
Friday March 5th, 2021 9:58:08 AM
"Jasak, you are right we do interfere a lot but I think we have shown that we do it for the right reasons. Rolth has the right of this and it is time to put old animosities aside." {Diplomacy Aid: 12}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:33(AO)/29/22T/17FF|CMD 33| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+ d20+2=22 ;
Friday March 5th, 2021 10:23:14 AM
Mak made a comment about the wemic's wisdom in choosing to do so in order to help Rolth's diplomatic overture.

OOC: Diplomacy +2, DC 10, Roll 22(Aid Another) +2 to Rolth's check.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday March 5th, 2021 4:49:21 PM
Elyas stands by, moving closer to Rolth through the crowd. he figures the more Petals that are seen, the more weight it will give to the story that Rolth has given. He stands quietly and tries to look official.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday March 5th, 2021 7:17:45 PM
Tsak moves in toward Falcos voice. He tries to clear a path that they can leave thru.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+15=29 ;
Friday March 5th, 2021 10:41:09 PM
Kiwina watches to see what effect the scene has on the crowd. (Sense motive = 29)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+14=15 ;
Saturday March 6th, 2021 8:53:25 AM
Rolth will also try to get a read on how well we are doing to persuade Jasak.

Sense motive = 15

DM Dan - Chessford
Monday March 8th, 2021 5:14:02 PM
Tsak Rezar starts trying to make an opening
Elyas silently supports Rolth
Rolth Niheow tries to diplomatically discuss with Jasak, also trying to read him.
Kiwina attempts to shame (sort of) Jasak, and also see how the crowd is responding.
Falco Ambersier attempts to help, but doesn't seem very convincing.
Mak attempts to support Rolth

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {The crowd is split, the Liontaurs, who were with Jasak to begin with seem to be on his side, but you'd expect nothing less, the others seem to not mind too much either way, they won't block you, but they won't help you either. They're just waiting to see what happens.}

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {Jasak is semi convinced, he still seems annoyed and as if he wants to stop what he sees as an improper relationship, but appears to not want to go against the Petals}

Jasak looks you over, remaining silent for a few moments as he decides on his next words. He takes a deep breath before speaking, his voice is measured, even, more so than it has been previously.

"My friends, I merely do not believe that this relationship is in the best interests of the Taur peoples... Yuria would make a fine ambassador, and I would indeed relish the opportunity for her to go along with you on your journey, and help you complete your mission." he pauses a moment, looking around at the crowd.

"However, you shouldn't need this fellow..." he indicates Caliphon "... along with you. After all, you are correct, Yuria is the one with the political know how, and the name to help. Caliphon is but a wave in the ocean, and not of any import."

He then turns to Caliphon. "Don't worry, you can remain here under my care until Yuria returns, the Petals are noble and honourable people, I have no doubt they will refund you the price of your passage."

He seems insistent that Yuria and Caliphon not leave together, and something about how he speaks worries you that if you leave Caliphon behind you will not be leaving him in safe hands. Yuria quickly whispers so Rolth and Kiwina can hear -

Rolth and Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {"Please, help... you cannot let them take Caliphon away... we have two hundred gold pieces, that's everything we have, but you must get us out of here!" she seems truly distraught and terrified at the prospect of leaving Caliphon behind.}

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=9 ;
Monday March 8th, 2021 5:41:02 PM
Elyas is a bit surprised at how insistent Jasak is being about this. the petals offered passage to both the people in question, they would soon be out of Jasak's hair and shouldn't be any of his business anymore. the taur is not backing down, and Elyas is worried about where this confrontation might go.

he tries to recall any local laws that they might be breaking by going against Jasak's will in this, and if there is any sort of authority that he has to stop both of these people from coming with the Petals

unfortunately, he has absolutely no idea what the rules around here regarding mixed race relations is... (Knowledge Local = 9, natural 1)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday March 8th, 2021 6:08:29 PM
'a wave on the ocean, of no import' then why do you bother yourself with him? thinks Tsak.

He keeps his mouth shut, assuming Rolth or Falco will see the inconsistency. It doesn't pay to have too many people speaking at times like this.

He continues to use his body to keep a path open thru the crowd of curious onlookers.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday March 8th, 2021 6:28:33 PM
"We would never consider taking one of your clan against your wishes, but since you find her to be a fine choice of ambassador, we would be honored to escort her."

"However, having this one along," he indicates Caliphon, "May be of some value. I assume he comes from Centaur Isle. I do not. Someone with first-hand knowledge of the place could help us prepare." He looks to the centaur, "Were you, in fact, raised there?"

Kiwina hopes Rolth can make a better case. Even if they don't manage to get both of the young taurs to Centaur Isle together, he doesn't want to turn one over to Jasak's mercies.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+16=21 ;
Monday March 8th, 2021 8:16:55 PM
Rolth can see that it would not go well for Caliphon if he remains behind, and is also struck by the possibility that this couple is another sign of Domi's plan to reunite the taurs--a thought that he keeps to himself for now, but it bolsters his resolve.

"Caliphon is a wave in the ocean, is he? Well, that's a sailors sign of luck for sure! His presence on the voyage would assure us of good fortune on the high seas, and Yuria's safe return. For her sake, and that of our mission, I entreat you to reconsider letting him join us, when he could be of such use on the journey. We can see what Domi has in store for each of them upon our return. What say you, wise Chief?" He puts his most purrfect heroic lilt into the inquiry, a hint of melodramatic sea shanty mixed with a fierce, feline determination. (Burn a hero point, which I seem to go through like Purina niheow mix)

Diplomacy = 25 (21+4 for the hero point)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:33(AO)/29/22T/17FF|CMD 33| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+ d20+7=8 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+3=22
Tuesday March 9th, 2021 8:19:06 AM
Mak didn't say anything, but he limped between Caliphon and whoever he noticed might be trying to take the taur off with his cane in hand. He tried to be intimidating as he did that, but....cane..limp... he wasn't very effective. He wondered if he could challenge the clan chief to a duel for the right to carry the centaur away and if the Clan leader had any authority over a Centaur Isle resident.

Intimidate +7, Roll 8; KS: Nobility +7, Roll 19 (Legal options here, can Mak challenge him to a duel and is Jasak within his rights to detain Caliphon?); KS: Local +3, Roll 22

DM Dan - Chessford
Tuesday March 9th, 2021 3:42:11 PM
Tsak Rezar keeps quiet, but isn't happy about Jasak's talk.
Elyas tries to think of a law that may prohibit this, but all he seems able to recall is local pie recipes he's seen around
Rolth Niheow continues his attempts to persuade Jasak to let the Centaur go.
Kiwina also tries to get the Centaur to be able to come with them.
Falco Ambersier remains quiet, looking out for what is going on.
Mak tries to think on his feet.

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {There is permissible grounds for a duel, but it isn't to be taken lightly, however, there's no law to cover it either way, technically Caliphon is not a member of the Liontaur family, and so Jasak has no control over him, but he is just leveraging his legitimate control over Yuria to force their hand.}

Jasak looks at the Petals and hears Rolth speak, he takes a deep breath, and apparently realising he's rather outmatched, at least in raw strength, plus the fact he seems a bit uncertain on his legal position, he looks at Rolth and Kiwina.

"Very well... you may take them both. I will allow it, but remember Yuria, this way lies a great many dangers you are not aware of yet. I am only doing my best to look out for you."

The crowd of Liontaurs around the couple begins to disperse as Jasak waves his arm to indicate they should leave, and quickly the whole crowd begins to dissolve, leaving only the Petals and the young couple, who immediately relax a little, and you all realise they look exhausted.

Yuria speaks to Kiwina and Rolth.

"Thank you thank you thank you! Caliphon and I need passage to Centaur Isle, as quickly as you can take us... we can pay 100 gold pieces each... but we must leave soon... if Jasak returns and finds us I don't think we can expect a warm response..." she's almost in tears out of what appears to be fear and relief that they are, for now at least, safe.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:33(AO)/29/22T/17FF|CMD 33| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+
Tuesday March 9th, 2021 4:35:28 PM
Mak listened and offered. "We should get to the Rose and make way as soon as we can, but first I need to collect Elmer from the stables." In explanation Mak also offered. "If Jasak persists one of us could challenge him to a duel with the winner having his way of things. In reality Jasak has no right to hold Caliphon, but he can hold Yuria so again we must leave soon. Oh and when did I become the barrister here?" Mak finished as he shuffled off to collect his horse with his cane providing the needed support to his bum leg.

"See you on the Rose!" He called back to them as he hurried on.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday March 9th, 2021 5:13:53 PM
"Right this way, my new friends elyas says to the couple as soon as the crowd disperses. "let's be on our way before minds are changed. the others have some things to collect before we're off, but I can bring you to our vessel immediately. is there anything you need to gather to bring with you, or are you ready to go now?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Tuesday March 9th, 2021 6:43:36 PM
Rolth gives a respectful nod to the Chief when announces his decision. He is quite pleased at the outcome for now, having gone out on a bit of narrow limb there in the verbal jousting. He agrees that we should hustle the young couple to the Rose. We can always send for any possessions that they need and aren't carrying at the moment. As we move toward the Rose, he will ask them to relate some of their tale. How did they come to be a couple? Are they aware of all the other portents that Domi has been sending about the reunification of taurkind? Or been exposed to the ideas of Bridge Island?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday March 9th, 2021 7:36:40 PM
Falco follows along quietly. He has little to say to all of this nonsense. (Also had a busy few days.)

____________________________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday March 9th, 2021 9:06:52 PM
Tsak trails along with Mak. There are enough Petals with the couple and he doesn't want the limping soldier to be caught alone.

Other than helping collect the horse he's ready to set sail as soon as Captain Kiwina says the tides are right.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=15 ;
Tuesday March 9th, 2021 9:38:54 PM
Before he's ready to sail, Kiwina consults with Ramsey to make sure they're adequately provisioned (and explains the situation if Ramsey says they need to wait) and checks the tides. "And if we can't leave immediately, get those two below decks and not together while we're still in harbor.". (Profession sailor = 15)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:33(AO)/29/22T/17FF|CMD 33| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+
Wednesday March 10th, 2021 9:12:41 AM
Mak made his way to the stable with Tsak by his side and once Elmer was collected he moved on to the ship. As he went he remarked to Tsak. "The passageways on the ship are large enough for Kiwina, so Elmer should be able to use them as well to get into the hold, you think?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday March 10th, 2021 7:38:14 PM
Kiwina also warns Ramsey that they will need to find space for a horse. "And if we don't have hay or grass, we'll need to get that quickly."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Wednesday March 10th, 2021 8:10:34 PM
Rolth continues his conversation with the young couple. "So, what skills do you bring to the crew? Can you sail? Fight? Healing or medicine? Magicks of some sort? At least a nice sea chantry?"

DM Dan - Chessford
Thursday March 11th, 2021 2:17:14 AM
Tsak Rezar accompanies Mak so Mak isn't left alone.
Elyas tries to comfort the pair
Rolth Niheow begins questioning the couple
Kiwina gets ready to set sail, and explains to Ramsay what's going on.
Falco Ambersier follows the couple to the ship silently
Mak hurries off to collect Elmer

The couple look relieved and begin to answer questions once you're all on the ship. Ramsay nods to the instructions and delegates some people to pick up some hay and the like.

Yuria answers the questions as Caliphon seems mostly in shock and remains silent.

"We have no other belongings... we had to leave everything behind. We've been together for about six months. They met about eight months ago just going about town and doing their normal day to day routine, but the attraction was immediate and overwhelming. However Caliphon was too shy, so eventually I asked him out on a date, and we had a secret date that Caliphon thought up, a lakeside moonlight picnic. We quickly fell in love and realised that my family wouldn't condone a relationship with a non Liontaur, and we decided to elope. It wasn't too long before we were discovered, about a week ago. We knew we had to escape as the Jasak and his flunkies were putting pressure on Caliphon, it hadn't come to blows yet, but could any moment..."

She takes a deep breath.

"So this morning we decided to escape and book passage on a ship, Jasak got wind of it and brought his friends to stop us. That's where you come in. I'm afraid I'm not skilled for a ship, I can just about cook, but Caliphon is a decent repairman."

By the time al the questions are answered Mak and Tsak return with Elmer, and the sailors have returned with additional provisions and you're ready to set sail, as soon as you are, Ramsay casts off and you head off into the ocean.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday March 11th, 2021 10:52:41 AM

"Well it is good we can be of help. The closed mindedness of some of the taur is quite stunning. Dwarves and elves can live together so I cannot see the point of these issues."

Having said his piece busies himself doing whatever it would be that needs to be done before the boat launches.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:33(AO)/29/22T/17FF|CMD 33| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|-/-/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6|Ct 18+ d20+5=23 ; d20+7=27 ;
Thursday March 11th, 2021 11:18:18 AM
Mak arrived with Elmer and set about getting the horse settled in the hold. He had previously purchased 60 days of feed and made sure that was properly secured so that it wouldn't get wet. He also made certain that was a bucket of fresh water available for the animal. Once his duties in the hold were complete he went aloft to help get the ship out to sea.

OOC: PS: Sailor +5, Roll 23; KS: Geography +7, Roll 27

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday March 11th, 2021 11:34:36 AM
"I am sorry you had to go through all of that. Elyas says to the couple as he helps them get settled in and find a spot

"as you can see from this motley crew, we have found that people from all backgrounds and races can work together to make a much stronger whole. we have been working to bridge the chasms between the taur races in small ways along our journeys. it is good to see love finding a way even against all odds. hopefully one of these mixed settlements we are helping to form will be a welcoming place for the two of you"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday March 11th, 2021 6:07:16 PM
Tsak leaves Elmer in the hold with Mak and goes to check in on Esmerelda. She is resting in a sunny spotnear the bow and appears completely unperturbed as the boat gets underway.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Thursday March 11th, 2021 7:35:55 PM
"Well, you have a quick wit, thanks for playing along with my story as I spun it. I'm delighted that we could help out, and hopefully we can show you a few more things about the way forward for taurkind these days. I hope you will help us be ambassadors for Domi's will on this!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday March 11th, 2021 8:33:41 PM
Kiwina lets the others get their guests settled in, and turns his attention to sailing. From Liontaur Island to Centaur Island should not take them near the same route as they had taken coming from Minotaur Island, but rather north of the Shipwreck Shoals. They have a few days of sailing ahead of them.

Only once they are well underway does he discuss the question of where on Centaur Island they are heading. Kiwina thinks that previously the Petals found the Chief Stallion near Scribner University, but does not recall if that is where he normally stays.

DM Dan - The Open Sea...
Friday March 12th, 2021 3:31:14 AM
Tsak Rezar checks on Esmerelda
Elyas tries to comfort the couple.
Rolth Niheow also tries to help the couple relax and settle in.
Kiwina starts planning out the route.
Falco Ambersier comments on the strangeness of some people's minds
Mak stows Elmer, then helps the ship set sail.

The two new shipmates get themselves situated, going around and personally thanking each one of the Petals for helping intervene. They then ask Ramsay want they can do to help and are set about doing dogsbody work, as there is no tasks appropriate to them at this time.

The Rose begins sailing, and the water is calm, as you head out of Chessford and into the open sea. Kiwina is correct, it will be approximately 8 days to get to Centaur Isle

((I need a Profession (Sailor) or Knowledge (Navigation) check for each day please, you can pre-roll them if you would like))

During the first bit of sailing, Caliphon is sometimes spotted staring wistfully back at Chessford.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+8=12 ;
Friday March 12th, 2021 6:59:56 AM
Rolth assists Captain Kiwina with the running of the ship, but takes time to comfort Caliphon about the situation on Liontaur Isle. "Perhaps our mission to Centaur Isle will turn up an opportunity for you to persuade the doubters of the suitability of your status as a couple!"

Profession Sailor to assist the Captain= 12, succcess!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+7=26 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=9 ;
Friday March 12th, 2021 9:25:02 AM
Falco spends the time trying to assist with sailing and learning more about the art and work entailed.

{Professoin Sailor to Aid: 26/21/20/18/8/14/23/9}

____________________________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=22 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=34 ;
Friday March 12th, 2021 10:21:14 AM
(8 days profession: sailor = 22, 17, 15, 16, 23, 29, 18, 34)

At one point while Caliphon is staring back at Chessford, Kiwina asks, "What's eating you?" He wonders if the young couple may have been forced to leave something behind by their haste. Actually, he's sure Yuria had to, she grew up there; but she's not the one moping.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=20 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=27 ;
Friday March 12th, 2021 4:25:38 PM
Elyas also aides with sailing the ship, glad to be back at sea. he examines the ship as they sail, especially the belts to the machine that broke last time. he uses mending as needed to keep things in working order

assist rolls:
20, 11, 22, 27, 16, 13, 29, 27

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+8=25 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=15 ;
Friday March 12th, 2021 5:46:46 PM
Rolth’s additional sailing assist rolls:

25, 20, 26, 28, 13, 26, 15

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday March 12th, 2021 10:17:35 PM
Tsak helps out with cooking during the voyage and otherwise spends time with Esmerelda.

He visits Elmer regularly to ensure the animal is comfortable as well as to get him used to his company.

DM Dan - The Open Sea...
Saturday March 13th, 2021 4:05:52 AM
Tsak Rezar keeps relaxed spending time with the animals on board.
Elyas tries to help sail
Rolth Niheow as does Rolth
Kiwina does a good job sailing the ship, and chats with Caliphon
Falco Ambersier spends time helping the ship and learning how to sail as well.
Mak remains stoically keeping watch over the ship.

Caliphon sighs.

"I had to leave my bowyer shop behind... we were hopefully going to have a couple more days so I could get everything packed up, but Jasak sort of forced our hand... I had hoped to be able to bring some of the stock with me to restart the shop on Centaur Island, that's all..."

He is clearly sad, but not overly so. You get the impression he's happy with the trade of losing the shop but keeping his life and Yuria with him. He and Yuria spend time together, whenever they can, and Yuria tries to help with cooking, being able to help make some of the food taste a bit better than you would have expected.

The first full day of sailing is calming and relaxing, you have time to do some of your own things.

((OoC: Are you guys setting any sort of watch?))

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Saturday March 13th, 2021 8:27:07 AM
Falco helps out as best he can, he has been learning more and more about sailing. Hearing Caliphon's talk of losing the shop he approaches.

"I grew up in a smithing family so when I left everything I knew was gone as well. Restarting is hard but not without its own rewards. Maybe I can help you get set up a little when we arrive, it seems the right thing to do."

As they day passes Falco is sure to get plenty of rest so his watch shift, sometime overnight, will go well.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / XHold PersonX / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+14=21 ;
Saturday March 13th, 2021 8:39:27 AM
Rolth suggests that we divide the Petals into three teams of two for keeping watch, with two teams on duty at any given time while the third takes a rest. He suggests Tsak (darkvision) and Falco (low light) make one team that covers evening/nighttime, with Kiwina (low light) and Rolth (low light) do nightimtime/morning. The two humans, Elyas and Mak, could then be on duty during daylight hours only. Of course the crew will also be working and keeping lookout in shifts.

When on duty, Rolth will prowl the deck, helping with the sailing and keeping an eye out for trouble.

(Perception = 21)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday March 14th, 2021 3:46:26 PM
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's suggested rotation, He also suggests Caliphon might help Mak, since Mak always seems to be running out of arrows. And of course, since the Petals were going to Centaur Island anyway, there is no need for them to ask for the 200 gp from the young couple -- maybe it will help them get a start someplace new.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday March 15th, 2021 6:38:16 AM
Tsak is happy with the suggestion for dividing the watch.
He spends watch time in the Crow's Nest, and other time in his hammock or helping out around the ship.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|4/-1/-/4(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13|Ct 20+ x3 d20+11=26 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+9=10
Monday March 15th, 2021 9:14:05 AM
Mak was surprisingly adept at climbing the rigging if not simply average at the moment as a sailor. He climbed to the crows nest and took up watch there with his bow ready to shoot at anything that might show up at extreme range. He stowed his quiver and haversack off to one side so it would be handy and he'd be able to camp out there for the day. Mak also kept an eye on their course to make sure they weren't somehow straying.

When given the chance Mak spoke to Caliphon about his craft to see just how much the centaur knew. If Mak was convinced Caliphon knew his stuff, Mak told him they'd find a way to set him up in business. For Mak he knew he'd just donated a few thousand to Pantheon for the insight with his sword, so his funds were low, but if Caliphon was skilled Mak assured him that he'd need a supplier on Centaur island and having a bowyer he could trust would be ideal.

OOC: Acrobatics +11, Roll 26; PS: Sailor +5, Roll 11. To hit numbers are for 400 feet, KS: Geography +7, Roll 10; Craft: Bowyer +12, Roll 28; Perception +9, Roll 10...nvm.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:58.86 lbs| Move: 30

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=14 ; d20+9=22 ;
Monday March 15th, 2021 11:24:07 AM
Elyas gets into the routine of working the ship with the ease of familiarity. he enjoys being out on the open sea more than being on land. things were simple and made sense on a ship. the politics and hard moral choices and giant chuul clerics were all left behind them, and the only things that had to be focused on were the ship, the crew, and the weather.

perception on watch = 14
profession sailor to aide the crew during the day = 22

DM Dan - The Open Sea...
Tuesday March 16th, 2021 3:10:58 AM
Tsak Rezar spends his time relaxing while he can.
Elyas enjoys relaxing and spending the time simply on the ship.
Rolth Niheow suggests a watch pattern
Kiwina tries to get Caliphon working and helping Mak
Falco Ambersier tries to comfort Caliphon
Mak does his tasks, and helps Caliphon. (It's apparent he does know his trade very well)

Caliphon thanks the crew for offering to help him, and says he will do his best to be worthy of your effort. He does spend some time making some arrows for Mak, to keep his supply high, and seems to be at more at ease when he's working, and is able to take his mind off the difficulties he and Yuria face.

Yuria, on the other hand, seems bright and bubbly. Almost as you'd expect someone who has been released from prison to be. She's chatting to everyone, friendly, does her best to work hard cooking and scrubbing the floors, she even thanks the Petals for deciding not to charge them for passage.

On the third day, while you're all working, one of he sailors at the bow cries out.

"I see something! Over there!"

Perception DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {There appear to be shadows moving in the water and heading towards the boat off the starboard (right) bow. There's a few of them, but you estimate around ten.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+10=26 ; d8+7=10 ; d8+7=12 ;
Tuesday March 16th, 2021 7:20:53 AM
Rolth moves to the starboard side of the ship and points out the ten or so shadowy shapes that are closing in. Will they be friendly dolphins or some sort of tentacular horrors? He readies a swing with his morning star in case they prove to be foes and come within reach.

Readied attack 26 to hit, damage = 10

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|16/11/-/-/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8 + 8|Ct 20+ x3 d20+9=20 ; d20+16=24 ; d8+8=12 ;
Tuesday March 16th, 2021 9:30:33 AM
Mak too saw the shadowy shapes in the water from his position in the crows nest, but they were beneath the surface and he was uncertain about his arrows effectiveness. Still he had to know, so he steadied himself and fired a single arrow at one of the shapes.

OOC:
Perception +9, Roll 20
Shadow Form, Roll 24. AC pending range. Damage: 12 hp.
-30', AC 24
30-110', AC 23
110-200', AC 21
200-300', AC 19
300-400', AC 17

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+11=12 ;
Tuesday March 16th, 2021 10:08:52 AM
Not seeing what is coming Falco is glad that someone shouted out. He quickly moves to where the most petals can be found before calling out to the others to get close and casts Water Breathing. {OOC: Not sure how many or who I can get.}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=15 ;
Tuesday March 16th, 2021 4:09:43 PM
Elyas hears the sailor's warning and immediately moves to the bow to see what is there. He holds up a hand as Mak fires an arrow

Don't shoot yet, we don't know what they are!

but he also pulls out his crossbow and loads it, and prepares to fight with spells if needed.

everyone come in close, if we start fighting I will grant you all a burst of speed

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, dispel magic, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=27 ;
Tuesday March 16th, 2021 6:10:58 PM
(Perception = 27)

Kiwina directs their passengers to get below. He lets the crew decide where they want to be if this is trouble, but he wants at least some crew below to give a shout in case whatever this is directly attacks the Rose herself. He joins most of the other Petals on deck, longspear in hand, and ready to attack if something worrisome starts climbing.

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0/7 Stormburst used
Ranger spells:
1 (DC) -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid spells:
0 (DC) -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 (DC) -- obscuring mist, CLW, magic fang, summon nature's ally I
Aumakua: 1x 1st level ranger spell

DM Dan - The Open Sea...
Tuesday March 16th, 2021 6:28:21 PM
Tsak Rezar also prepares himself for the figures
Elyas prepares his crossbow
Rolth Niheow prepares to strike out at them.
Kiwina calls out to the crew to prepare themselves.
Falco Ambersier will be able to cast his spell on several of the Petals
Mak shoots an arrow at one of the shadowy figures.

Anyone who wants to have Water Breathing cast on them can do so.

Mak's arrow strikes true, and you see it sink deep into one of the figures, and then the one that was hit breaks the surface of the water, and you can see clearly that they it is a giant will pale green skin, scales and large webbed hands and feet.

Knowledge (Nature) DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a Merrow! They're definitely coming to attack the ship.}

The shadows are still moving towards the boat, but are perhaps 80 feet away, but moving swiftly, you suspect they will be at the ship in about ten seconds (two rounds) so you have a little time to prepare/strike if you choose.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+10=15 ;
Tuesday March 16th, 2021 7:27:05 PM
Know nature = 15

Kiwina recognizes the merrow. "They're hostile!" Not being able to do much at a distance, While the merrow are still out, Kiwina casts magic fang on himself. Next, Kiwina will try to cast flare on one when they close to about 30 feet.

Giant humanoids are one of his favored enemies.

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Water breathing 2 rounds/? hours
Magic fang 1/30 rounds
Stormburst: 0/7 used
Ranger spells:
1 (DC) -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid spells:
0 (DC) -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 (DC) -- obscuring mist, CLW, magic fang (used), summon nature's ally I
Aumakua: 1x 1st level ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday March 16th, 2021 11:43:47 PM
Does anyone have a water breathing spell?
Tsak will wait for a few seconds for a reply and take advantage if its on offer.

Otherwise he prepares to make a stand in the middle of the deck, falchion in hand.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d4+1=2 ;
Wednesday March 17th, 2021 7:13:38 AM
Rolth gratefully accepts the waterbreathing spell from Falco and the burst of speed (Haste) from Elyas. He begins to sing an inspiring tune about glory in maritime battle and then casts Mirror Image on himself. He crouches slightly behind the ship's rail for a bit of cover as he waits on the foes to swarm aboard.

(Inspire Courage +1)
(Mirror Image = 2 images)

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mirror Image (2 images left)
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 01/ used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/17FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|17/12/-/-/17(HT)|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,Haste)**|1d8 + 8|Ct 20+ x3 d20+3=20 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+12=21 ; d8+8=16 ; d8+8=12 ; d20+17=18 ; d8+8=14 ;
Wednesday March 17th, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Mak saw the green thing break the surface of the water and instantly recognized it as he drew another arrow and fired. One arrow after another fired from his bow at the approaching merrow as he tried to thin the herd before they reached the ship. In his haste he dropped the last arrow where the wind whipped it away and into the sea.

OOC: 3 Attacks, Rolls 32, 21, Miss; Damage 16 and 12, 28 Total
30-110', AC 32/21/Miss(Fumble)

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Haste, Inspiring Courage| Encumbrance:53.26 lbs| Move: 60

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+6=17 ;
Wednesday March 17th, 2021 11:05:08 AM
{Know Nature: 17}

Falco sees what is coming and moves away from the rail, towards the center of the boat before calling out.

"I would guess they will try and board and fight in melee." He looks to any crew on deck. "If your part of the crew get below deck and shelter so we can deal with this and now worry about you."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 8d6=28 ;
Wednesday March 17th, 2021 11:21:26 AM
Once several party members identify the incoming creatures as hostile, Elyas casts his spell, granting Haste to the entire party.

on the second round, he moves on the deck to get the best angle, then launches a Lightning Bolt across a line that can hit the most creatures in one burst as possible.
[ooc: assuming i should be able to get at least a few large creatures in a 120 ft line. if there isn't an angle to hit more than one of them, Elyas will not spend the spell and will just spend his turn looking for an opportunity that doesn't arise.]
DC 19 Reflex for half damage. normal damage = 28

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, dispel magic, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

DM Dan - The Merrow d20+11=21 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=15 ;
Wednesday March 17th, 2021 7:42:49 PM
Tsak Rezar takes a water breathing, and prepares to hold the line
Elyas prepares Lightning Bolt, and casts it, catching three of them in the line.
Rolth Niheow accepts all of the buffs and gets in position
Kiwina calls out what he sees and prepares himself, also casting Flare on one of the merrow, which appears to have no effect.
Falco Ambersier encourages everyone who's not a fighter to go below decks.
Mak let's several arrows loose at the Merrow.

As your shots ring out and your spells go off, you see the front merrow, the one that has weathered the brunt of the attacks, is looking far worse for wear... it seems to slow down a bit and move a more cautiously, however, before long they are all climbing up the side of the boats, they are just on the other side of the railing.

Anyone who wanted to be in melee range can be, and can make an attack of opportunity as they climb up and over the railing.

((I will put a map up tomorrow, I haven't had time to sort one tonight, apologies!)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/17FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|17/12/-/-/17(HT)|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,Haste)**|1d8 + 8|Ct 20+ x3 d20+17=19 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+17=20 ; d8+8=15 ; d8+8=9 ; d8+8=15 ;
Wednesday March 17th, 2021 7:49:42 PM
Mak pumped three arrows into the injured one as it tried to climb aboard.

OOC: Damage and to hit are at +1 if he’s within 30’ in the crows nest.
Attack 1, Roll 19, Damage 15
Attack 2, Roll 22, Damage 9
Attack 3, Roll 20, Damage 15

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (70/70 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+12=21 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=32 ; d8+17=21 ; d8+17=18 ; d8+17=25 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+6=10 ; d4+6=9 ;
Wednesday March 17th, 2021 8:04:17 PM
Rolth sings out in inspiring, joyous rage as a clean battle, not involving taurs, or undead taurs, or octotaurs, takes shape! He positively cackles at the crackle of Elyas' lightning bolt. He takes an attack of opportunity as a merrow swarms over the rail, then unleashes a series of powerful blows, claws, and bites. If one goes down, he'll switch attacks to the next.

(Rage, Power Attack, Inspire Courage +1)

Morningstar AoO to hit +12 = 21, damage 1d8+17 = 21
Morning star Hasted to hit +12 = 13, damage 1d8+17 = miss
Morningstar to hit +12 = 24, damage 1d8+17 = 18
Morningstar iterative to hit +7 = 14, damage 1d8+17 = 25
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 14, damage 1d4+6 = 8
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 21, damage 1d4+6 = 10
Bite to hit +9 = 26, damage 1d4+6 = 9

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mirror Image (2 images left)
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 01/ used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

(OOC Ignore the extraneious d20+17 rolls, that was an error)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=21 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+7=11 ; d8+5=13 ; d8+5=12 ;
Wednesday March 17th, 2021 8:24:52 PM
Kiwina makes an AOO with the longspear as the climb. Assuming they are too close for the reach weapon after that, his weapon separates and becomes a trident and a light mace. He attacks with the trident, and uses it again for his hasted attack.

AOO - longspear at +11 - hits AC 21 for 1d8+7 = 11 damage
Move action to separate weapon
Standard action, attack - trident at +10 - hits AC 29 for 1d8+5 = 13 damage
Haste action, attack - trident at +10 - hits AC 29 for 1d8+5 = 12 damage

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Water breathing 3 rounds/? hours
Magic fang 2/30 rounds
Haste 1/? rounds

Stormburst: 0/7 used
Ranger spells:
1 (DC: 15) -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid spells:
0 (DC: 14) -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 (DC: 15) -- obscuring mist, CLW, magic fang (used), summon nature's ally I
Aumakua: 1x 1st level ranger spell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday March 18th, 2021 9:33:18 AM
Falo bides his time. As soon as an uninjured morrow hits the deck he will whisper to the Warper-sar to warp its eyes. {Blindness: DC16 - on 1st uninjured over onto the boat}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday March 18th, 2021 9:48:28 AM
As the Merrows start to climb the side of the ship, Elyas does what he can to slow them down. the surface of the side of the ship doesn't work well for tentacles or a giant web, so for now elyas casts a spell causing a brilliant bright cloud of dust to form around the side of the ship.

[cast glitterdust off the bow, catching as many as possible in. a10-foot radius ball. DC 18 will save to avoid blinding

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, dispel magic, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Haste, Water Breathing d20+10=26 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+5=17 ; 2d4+3=6 ; 2d4+3=8 ; 2d4+3=8 ;
Thursday March 18th, 2021 10:12:27 PM
(Attack#1=26, Dmg=6; Attack#2=20, Dmg=8; Attack#3=17, Dmg=8)

As the effect of the haste spell takes hold Tsak lunges, parries and riposte's for all he's worth at anything that comes over the side of the boat near him.

(OOC forgot to add +1 to attack due to haste, but they probably all hit anyway?)

DM Dan - The Merrow d20+11=13 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=20 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=31 ; 3d8+21=37 ; 2d8+14=22 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=31 ; 2d8+14=24 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=30 ;
Friday March 19th, 2021 3:15:31 AM
Tsak Rezar hits with two of his strikes.
Elyas succeeds in blinding several, but possibly only temporarily.
Rolth Niheow immediately tears into one with several of his attacks hitting and several missing.
Kiwina finishes off the Merrow that Rolth began attacking
Falco Ambersier succeeds in blinding one of them
Mak finishes off the injured merrow with three well placed arrows.

As the deck of the ship erupts into spells and flurries of attacks the Merrow begun pushing aboard, one immediately falls under Mak's arrows, another falls under an attack by Rolth and Kiwina, leaving ten merrow on the decks.

There are four attacking Rolth, four attacking Kiwina and two attacking Tsaz,

Rolth takes 37 damage and is Grappled by one of the Merrow.

Kiwina takes 22 damage and is also grappled

Tsak takes 24 damage and is also grappled by one of them.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/17FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|17/12/-/-/17(HT)|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,Haste)**|1d8 + 8|Ct 20+ x3 d20+17=35 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+17=30 ; d8+8=14 ; d8+8=15 ; d8+8=12 ;
Friday March 19th, 2021 7:27:29 AM
Mak fired three arrows at the merrow that grappled Rolth.

OOC:
Attack 1, Roll 35; Damage 14
Attack 2, Roll 20; Damage 15
Attack 3, Roll 30; Damage 12

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday March 19th, 2021 9:31:45 AM
Having blined one Falco grabs his bow and calls on the warper-sar for aid. {Divine Favor}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=24 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=26 ; 4d6+1=10 ; 4d6+1=17 ;
Friday March 19th, 2021 5:15:09 PM
Elyas points at one of the merrows (preferably one of the ones still grappling with Kiwina, or Tsak if someone else deals with Kiwina's problem) with both hands, palms out.

a blazing stream of fire bursts from each hand, shooting at the creature
[rerolling the miss with a hero point. I don't want to know what the GM would do with a natural 1 while using fire on a ship.....]
24 to hit Touch AC - 10 fire damage
26 to hit Touch AC - 17 fire damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, dispel magic, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (70/70 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 23) | d3=3 ; d3=1 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=10 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=8 ; d8+12=15 ; d8+12=15 ;
Friday March 19th, 2021 7:16:17 PM
One of Rolth's mirror images winks out when the first merrow strikes him, causing a miss, but he is grappled by the other. He seems unconcerned, as his hind claws pop out for a series of rakes as he attacks back. He'll start with the one grappling with him, then turn to injured ones in reach if the first goes down. He continued his raging, inspiring singing. (Rage, Inspire Courage +1)

Rake 1 to hit +9 = 23, damage 1d4+6 = 7
Rake 2 to hit +9 = 26, damage 1d4+6 = 8
Morning star Hasted to hit +12 = 21, damage 1d8+12 = 15
Morningstar to hit +12 = 21, damage 1d8+12 = 15
Morningstar iterative to hit +7 = 9, damage 1d8+12 = miss
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 10, damage 1d4+4 = miss
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 10, damage 1d4+4 = miss
Bite to hit +9 = 10, damage 1d4+4 = miss

Effect Tracking:
Grappled
Raging
Inspire Courage
Waterbreathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mirror Image (1image left)
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 01/ used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

DM Dan - The Merrow Battlespace d20+11=28 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=24 ; d100=30 ; d100=44 ; d100=8 ; d100=44 ; 4d8+28=50 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=12 ; d100=86 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=12 ; 4d8+28=44 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=21 ; d100=33 ; d100=60 ; 3d8+21=29 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=20 ;
Saturday March 20th, 2021 11:48:36 AM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas let's fire flow from his fingertips injuring one of the creatures
Rolth Niheow lets out a flurry of blows at one of the Merrow, one that isn't blinded, making it hurt quite a lot.
Kiwina
Falco Ambersier prays for more aid
Mak looses some more arrows from his vantage point killing the one that had grappled Rolth

The Merrow continue their assault!

Rolth get's struck a total of four times, even the blinded Merrow manage to hit him. The damage is a total of 50!

Kiwina is struck a total of four times for 44 damage!

Tsak is struck three times for damage of 29!

Rolth is grappled again!

Kiwina is still grappled and Tsak also becomes grappled!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/70 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 23) | d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=18 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+6=10 ; d8+12=17 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=19 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=6 ;
Saturday March 20th, 2021 12:21:30 PM
The merrow seem to have the god of luck on their side, unerringly avoiding his last remaining mirror image with all their attacks. (And wow, they got maximum damage on all four attacks, ouch!) He continues trying to shred the injured one (M3), landing blows to the beat of his raging song. He knows that he does not have long to live at this rate, but with nowhere to withdraw to, is determined to go down swinging.

Rake 1 to hit +9 = 18, damage 1d4+6 = 8
Rake 2 to hit +9 = 11, damage 1d4+6 = 10
Morning star Hasted to hit +12 = 15, damage 1d8+12 = 17
Morningstar to hit +12 = 14, damage 1d8+12 = 16
Morningstar iterative to hit +7 = 22, damage 1d8+12 = 19
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+4 = 7
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 10, damage 1d4+4 = 7
Bite to hit +9 = 8, damage 1d4+4 = 6

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mirror Image (1 image left)
Bardic Performance 5/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 01/ used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/17FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(9)|10/5/-/10(RS)/10(HT)|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Haste)**|1d8 + 14(x3) d20+10=14 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=28 ; d8+14=18 ; d8+14=19 ; d8+14=21 ; d8+14=18 ; d8+14=15 ;
Saturday March 20th, 2021 1:02:09 PM
Mak was worried so he pulled out all the stops and fired four arrows. The first one went into a crowd of enemies and he wasn’t certain it hit, the second one definately missed as it glanced off the rail and went into the water. The third and fourth hit solidly on the one grappeling Kiwina.

OOC:
Attack 1, Roll 14; Damage 18
Attack 2, Roll 7; Miss
Attack 3, Roll 28; Damage 19
Attack 4, Roll 30(28 crit); Damage 55

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+8=14 ; d20+3=7 ; d12=5 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+5=6 ; d8+5=9 ; d8+5=11 ; d6+5=6 ; d6+5=9 ;
Saturday March 20th, 2021 4:18:54 PM
This assumes Kiwina can retcon attacks for the day I missed posting. If not, skip this post and I'll do the next turn in a separate one. Rolls include being grappled.

Trident (primary) at +8 hits AC 14, 9 damage
Trident (secondary) at +3 hits AC 7, no damage roll
Trident (haste) at +8 hits AC 20, 11 damage
Light mace at +8 hits AC 24, 6 damage
Hoof (magic fang) at +6 hits AC 23, 9 damage
Hoof at +5 hits AC 6. no damage roll

Kiwina (Steve M) 17/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+8=15 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+5=13 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=12 ; d6+5=8 ; d6+5=8 ; d6+5=6 ;
Saturday March 20th, 2021 4:34:46 PM
Kiwina realizes he isn't going to survive more of this pounding. Nor could he escape attack by the merrows if he managed to escape -- the Rose is only so big, and he can't out-swim them.

"Grandfather, you might as well try something, though I don't know what you'll manage against these things." he calls out. Invoking a spell from the spirits next round.

Trident (primary) at +8 hits AC 15, 7 damage
Trident (secondary) at +3 hits AC 11, 7 damage
Trident (haste) at +8 hits AC 15, 12 damage
Light mace at +8 hits AC 26, 8 damage
Hoof (magic fang) at +6 hits AC 19, 8 damage
Hoof at +5 hits AC 12. 6 damage

(Probably only 1 or 2 hits.)

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Water breathing 5 rounds/? hours
Magic fang 4/30 rounds
Haste 3/? rounds

Stormburst: 0/7 used
Ranger spells:
1 (DC: 15) -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid spells:
0 (DC: 14) -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 (DC: 15) -- obscuring mist, CLW, magic fang (used), summon nature's ally I
Aumakua: 1x 1st level ranger spell

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 8d6=26 ;
Saturday March 20th, 2021 8:27:23 PM
[ooc: make sure you're all remembering the +1 to hit and +1 AC from haste! could make or break it here!]

Elyas sees his friends in trouble, but also see the enemies line up in a perfect row. using the speed from his haste spell he sprint over to the flank of the battle line (AG 21)

he holds his special dagger high, using it to release another burst of lightning, which streaks along the deck, bouncing from Merrow to Merrow in an impressive display of electric power
[using arcane bond to recast lightning bolt.]
DC 19 reflex for half damage for each merrow in the AG column
full damage = 26

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, dispel magic, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)
Haste (5 more rounds)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 17/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Haste, Water Breathing 2d4+1=5 ; d20-1=13 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+4=13 ; 2d4+3=10 ;
Sunday March 21st, 2021 6:37:39 AM
(OOC Pls ignore first two rolls, have man-flu and was not thinking straight)

(Attack1=15, Attack2=25 Dmg=10, Attack3=13)

Torn between two of the creatures Tsak notices that one of them is blinded and does his best to attack the other (M10). Unfortunately the fact that he is being grappled makes it hard to hit and two of his strikes go wild.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+13=30 ; d20+13=31 ; d6+7=12 ; d6+7=11 ;
Monday March 22nd, 2021 9:55:32 AM
Falco moves closer to Rolth and fires two arrows into the back of on of his attackers. {At M3 Hit: 27|28 Damage: 12|11} He hopes he did enough as he moved forward intending to heal at the next chance.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/17FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(9)|10/5/-/10(RS)/10(HT)|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Haste)**|1d8 + 14(x3)
Monday March 22nd, 2021 4:15:19 PM
Mak in the crow's nest saw his friends going down under the onslaught of aquatic beasts as they were tangled up in a miasma of limbs. "Come about!" Mak ordered the crew. If they followed his order the ship would come about into the wind and stop. That way if any of these creatures managed to take anyone overboard they'd at least be able to follow them without doubling back.

DM Dan - The Merrow Battlespace d20+5=19 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=16 ;
Monday March 22nd, 2021 7:44:03 PM
Tsak Rezar attacks and hits with his second strike
Elyas casts lightning bolt, injuring a few of them and killing a couple two.
Rolth Niheow lets loose a flurry of attacks, unfortunately only a couple of them land...
Kiwina swings to let loose, and with Mak manages to slay one of the Merrow giving him trouble, continually injuring some near him
Falco Ambersier hits with two arrows.
Mak lets out a hail of arrows, striking down one of the Merrow, and injuring another.

As more Merrow fall, one of them lets out a shriek and starts clambering back over the side of the ship. Those hanging onto the Petals let go and also start diving over the side, the blinded Merrow run at the side of the ship towards the sounds of splashing water and strike the railing, and fall over into the ocean, you can see the dark shadows that make up the merrow in the water moving away from the boat, an eerie shrieking coming from the leader to guide the others away.

Some of you are heavily injured, others are in good condition, but a quick search of the Merrow's bodies turns up a few interesting items. Each of the six dead merrow has a ring on them set with a large pearl. In the pouches they carry are also assorted minor pearls and jade and fine coral, totalling 200gp a piece (1200 all told).

It seems for now, the danger has passed!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/70 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d6=5 ;
Monday March 22nd, 2021 8:24:37 PM
Rolth gives a slightly mad laugh as he yells, "I love the smell of ozone in the morning, it smells like victory!" and then walks over to give Elyas a giant liontaur hug. Then the gleam of battle lust leaves his eyes and he makes sure the injured Petals are nearby before trying to call the power of Domi for the first time. "Domi, hear me, and heal these who have served your cause, defending the good from the darkness and evil." The tattoos on his wrist glow and the injured Petals may feel a wash of healing energy. "Hey, not bad for a first timer, although dear Falco is still much better at this!"

Channel energy = 5hp healing

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing (from Falco)
Bardic Performance 5/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 3/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 1/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 01/ used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 26/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d8+3=4 ;
Monday March 22nd, 2021 9:58:12 PM
A slight breeze swirls around Kiwina and the dead merrow next to him, perhaps speaking a language known to the air. As Rolth hugs Elyas, a dolphin leaps into the water and swims after the retreating merrow. Not that it will mean anything now, but Kiwina had invoked the spirits. (Summon Nature's Ally I)

"Yes, thanks Elyas. And thanks Mak for some well-placed shots." Kiwina still feels pummelled, despite Rolth's healing. He casts cure light wounds on himself.

"At least they didn't seem to be fanatical cultists," he laughs to himself.

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Water breathing 6 rounds/? hours
Magic fang 5/30 rounds
Haste 4/? rounds

Stormburst: 0/7 used
Ranger spells:
1 (DC: 15) -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid spells:
0 (DC: 14) -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 (DC: 15) -- obscuring mist, CLW (used), magic fang (used), summon nature's ally I
Aumakua: 1x 1st level ranger spell (used)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:22/15T/17FF|CMD 26|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 14(x3) d20+9=11 ;
Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 9:23:08 AM
Mak looked at his quiver and saw that only six arrows remained, so he reached into his pack to gather up some more to refill it. As he did so he called back down to Kiwina. "Being safe up here in the crows nest helped a bit though I'd not have traded places with you old bean. We do seem to have sorted that lot."

OOC: Not sure if the command to come about was followed....if so.

"We should get back underway captain. Those watery scabs might return with friends." Mak said as he left the thought unsaid that perhaps these were more agents of the Deep come to enact their revenge upon the petals. As he finished replenishing his quiver Mak's eyes went to their surroundings to watch for enemies.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 11.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 11:53:11 AM
Elyas flinches away slightly as the big liontaur comes over to him, battle still in his eyes. but he relents to the big hug, starting to get used to Rolth's energy and how it swings from battle lust to celebration on a copper piece.

he helps the others clear out the bodies, taking the jewelry from them. Elyas casts detect magic on them to see if any of the rings are magical, or if any other items that may have been overlooked are magical in nature

DM Dan - The Merrow Battlespace
Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 7:55:21 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas looks for magical loot.
Rolth Niheow attempts to heal the party
Kiwina heals himself further
Falco Ambersier
Mak suggest moving on.

A quick glance over the rings with a magical eye reveals that they are indeed magical, they have a faint aura around them, which looks the same in each case, so if you manage to identify one, you'll know what they all do.

The crew helps you deal with the bodies of the Merrow that are left behind, and try to clean up the deck now that it's slick with blood, which Yuria helps with. Despite being close to as highborn as Liontaur's get, she seems not to be afraid to get her hands dirty. Caliphon spends time repairing the side of the boat where there are some slight gouges, and helping Mak with his arrows, reflecting them/crafting more with the minimal materials he has on hand.

The rest of the day passes by without incident, and it is nice to be in the sun and with the cool waters around you, but you are making good time towards your destination.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (35/70 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d20+5=10 ;
Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 8:27:22 PM
Rolth, quite pleased with his previous results, channels the power of Domi twice more, sending healing to him comrades nearby.

(Channel Energy = 10hp of healing)

He also will attempt to assist Elyas in his examination of the magic rings.

(Spellcraft = 10, success to assist Elyas)

Finally, he'll use prestidigitation to help get some of the worst gore cleaned up from the deck.

Kiwina (Steve M) 36/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+8=14 ;
Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 9:24:18 PM
After Rolth's further healing, Kiwina looks at the damage to the Rose to see what he thinks of repairing it (craft: ships = 14 for an initial assessment only). If only they could channel energy to the ship as well.

Mak has the right of it, though. Best to get moving once the dead merrow are off the ship, before their attackers could find reinforcements. They can worry about further cleaning along the way.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 32/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 11:09:56 PM
Tsak accepts the healing with a fist bump for Rolth, making sure the gleam of battle has died from his friends eye first.
He feels pretty beaten up, and a bit squished after being hugged by the wee beastie.
After making sure that everyone is ok and the ship is sea-worthy he heads below deck for a nap with his cat.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Wednesday March 24th, 2021 6:54:48 AM
(OOC Corrected my HPs in the header, post-rage)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L 3d6=8 ; 3d6=13 ;
Wednesday March 24th, 2021 9:35:43 AM
Snapping out of his trance Falco moves to the injured Petals and calls upon his divine powers to heal. The air warps twice as the healing energy expands outwards. {Channel Total: 21}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / Cure Serious / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=30 ;
Wednesday March 24th, 2021 7:13:00 PM
Not having much to help the others recover from the fight, elyas focuses on checking out the rings.
Spellcraft = 30

He is glad to see the newcomers working well with the crew. He checks on them to make sure none of the fighting had injured or traumatized either of them

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday March 24th, 2021 11:02:00 PM
Kiwina feels lucky that his comrades can restore the damage almost as fast as the merrow caused it.

DM Dan - The Merrow Battlespace
Thursday March 25th, 2021 7:03:52 PM
Tsak Rezar heads off to get some rest
Elyas attempts to identify the rings.
Rolth Niheow heals the group and attempts to help Elyas
Kiwina has a quick glance over the ship to see the damage.
Falco Ambersier uses his abilities to heal the party too.
Mak begins whittling in the crows nest

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {The rings are Rings of Protection +1}

The damage to the ship is mostly cosmetic, a few claw marks where the merrow dragged themselves up the sides, but nothing that needs immediate attention, thankfully.

The next few days pass without incident, the sun is shining, the ship is making good time, and Yuria and Caliphon seem to be relaxing, almost as if they actually believe they're free...

What is everyone doing during the days? Is anyone keeping watch, if anyone is, please roll a perception check and confirm WHEN you're taking watch!

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=26 ; d20+8=19 ;
Thursday March 25th, 2021 8:37:29 PM
Elyas finishes examining the rings "these are all the same, they're your basic ring of protection +1" if anyone needs one Elyas hands them out, otherwise he adds them to the store of trade goods in the hold.

during the day Elyas helps manage the crew and works the rigging as he has always done, even before they had a full crew.
profession sailor = 26

he does not take a night watch, but he is up early each morning and takes the first watch as dawn approaches.
perception = 19

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+19=29 ;
Thursday March 25th, 2021 9:02:15 PM
Kiwina suggests they maintain the watch rotation Rolth had established earlier: Tsak and Falco for evening/nighttime, Kiwina and Rolth for nighttime/morning, and Elyas and Mak for the daylight hours. Plus whatever help can be spared by the crew.

Kiwina stays reasonably alert during his stint (perception = 29).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+14=31 ;
Thursday March 25th, 2021 9:35:57 PM
Rolth agrees with the Captain's agreement with his watch schedule. He keeps a sharp eye out during his duty period, but offers songs and stories to help pass the time. Rolth does not need a protection ring because he already has one.

Perception = 31

(OOC: We all should be fully healed with several days of travel time under our belts.)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 14(x3) d20+9=25 ; d20+5=8 ;
Friday March 26th, 2021 8:48:04 AM
Mak gratefully accepted the ring from Elyas and slipped it on his finger. He'd be needing this if conditions worsened with the Deep as he suspected his next encounter would be closer than he'd like.

The watch schedule suited him fine and he commanded the crows nest during the day for as long as he could only switching out with someone when he needed a break. In the nest Mak kept an eye to the horizon in all directions.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 25; PS: Sailor +5, Roll 8.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:53.86 lbs| Move: 30

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 3/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L 3d8+8=24 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=31 ;
Friday March 26th, 2021 9:58:17 AM
As the aftermath of the battle takes place Falco moves to Kiwana and heals him before looking to see who else is injured. {Healing Kiwana: 24}

Once under way he will make sure everyone is hale hand hardy for the adventures ahead.

As they travel Falco spends a lot of time in the rigging keeping watch periodically during the day, more to keep himself busy. {Perception: 18} He is sure to take an actual full shift at night know that his eyesight is better then many. {Perception: 31}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XBlindness/Deafness DC16X / XCure SeriousX / XWater Breathing (10 Hours Divisible)X
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other
1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon

DM Dan - The Merrow Battlespace
Saturday March 27th, 2021 6:13:28 PM
Tsak Rezar remains doing his watches
Elyas finishes examining the rings, and gives them out.
Rolth Niheow keeps a good watch
Kiwina keeps a good watch, having suggested that the Petals maintain the watch schedule they've been doing.
Falco Ambersier keeps an eye out during the day, but focusses properly during his nightshift.
Mak stays in the crows nest during his watch.

On day 6 of your journey, when there is a cool breeze and warm sun, and calm waters, something appears on the horizon. Mak spots it first, being much higher up, and as soon as it's pointed out, Elyas spots it, though he too would have spotted it if Mak wasn't in the crows nest.

Mak and Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears to be a sail, a single sail attached to some sort of floating craft, you can't make out much, but the sail is large enough to see, it's a large square sail, and whatever it is is coming directly towards you.}

The rest of you are doing various odds and ends and tasks around the ship as whatever it is becomes apparent, mostly below decks or catching up on a good night sleep if needed.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday March 27th, 2021 8:12:21 PM
Tsak mostly stays in the Crows Nest during his shifts on watch at night.

He enjoys spending quiet, companionable silences with Falco who really seems to be embracing his new journey and developing powers.

Day times Tsak catches up on sleep, brushes Esmerelda and helps out mending, cleaning or cooking on the Rose as he sees fit.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Sunday March 28th, 2021 8:42:48 AM
Rolth will stand ready in the middle of the deck, waiting until the mysterious vessel is just outside bowshot to cast Eagle's Splendor and Expeditious Retreat on himself.

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday March 28th, 2021 3:30:27 PM

Once the other sail is clear and seen to be headed their way, Kiwina begins to talk to the spirits. When it is five to ten minutes out, he asks what will happen if the Petals parley with the crew of the other vessel, and remembers what the spirits said in his dreams the night before. (Augury effect.)

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0/7 Stormburst used
Ranger spells:
1 (DC 15) -- resist energy, speak with animals
Druid spells:
0 (DC 14) -- create water, detect magic, flare, mending
1 (DC 15) -- obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, magic fang
Aumakua: 1x 1st level ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday March 28th, 2021 11:40:39 PM
Esmerelda hears the commotion on deck and her moving around wakes up Tsak.

He grabs his gear and they make their way above deck to see what's going on.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday March 29th, 2021 9:29:17 AM
Hearing the call Falco quickly gears up and heads to the deck. As his own person standard procedure he again offers Water Breathing to any who would like it, getting knocked into the water in armor could be bad for anyone's health.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Monday March 29th, 2021 9:54:14 AM
Rolth will happily accept the Waterbreathing from Falco!

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday March 29th, 2021 3:46:30 PM
when Mak calls out the sighting of the other vessel, Elyas also catches a glimpse of it.

"too far out to tell what it is, captain! looks like a single sail, and headed towards us

DM Dan - The Open Sea d100=57 ;
Monday March 29th, 2021 6:13:06 PM
Tsak Rezar also keeps watch from the crows nest.
Elyas looks out at the vessel
Rolth Niheow prepares for the possibility of another attack
Kiwina speaks to the spirits
Falco Ambersier casts Waterbreathing for any who want it.
Mak calls out the vessel.

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You get a distinct sense of nothing.}

As you look for the vessel, it approaches, and you can see the sail waving back and forth, and it becomes apparent there are two figures on it, one jumping up and down trying to get your attention and moving all over the vessel, which appears to be nothing more than a raft. It's quite far out, and may take about an hour for you to get close enough to it to interact, how do you want to react?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Monday March 29th, 2021 8:14:24 PM
"Well, Captain, they are either sailors in need of rescuing, or someone trying to lure us in. Either way, I don't see how we can pass them by. Shall I ready a grappling hook so that we can snag their raft when we approach? We can hail them for parley, and see what is what."

Assuming that we approach the raft, Rolth will stick to his original plan and cast Eagles Splendor and Expeditious Retreat when we get close.

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Expeditious Retreat 2/40r rounds used
Eagle’s Splendor 3/40r rounds used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday March 29th, 2021 10:40:29 PM
"Unless someone has a good objection, I think we're bound to render assistance." One of the figures is jumping and moving about -- meaning the other is still, possibly injured? "Mak, be ready to cover them when the time comes."

Kiwina accepts the water breathing effect.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday March 29th, 2021 11:24:53 PM
Tsak grabs some medical supplies, putting them in his backpack, and prepares to board the raft and render assistance if people are injured. He is still armed with his sword. He leaves his bow and bolts secured on the deck of the Rose.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 14(x3) d20+11=20 ; d8+14=18 ;
Tuesday March 30th, 2021 9:36:56 AM
Mak readied his bow from the crows nest when they came into range. He'd be ready for any tricks.

OOC: Readied arrow, Roll 20; Damage 18

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+8=22 ;
Tuesday March 30th, 2021 10:47:51 AM
{ooc: Had no idea it was so far away, can the waterbreathing be cast at the appropriate time to be useful.}

Falco nods. "Clearly we have to investigate and help."

Falco will do what he can to help speed the trip to the boat. {Prof Sailor: 22}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=22 ;
Tuesday March 30th, 2021 3:03:24 PM
Elyas hangs back, waiting to see what happens. if it does take an hour to get into range to do anything he can't cast helpful spells now, but he starts to think through possible options for when they do come closer.

"I agree with Falco, we definitely want to investigate, and help if these really are people in distress. they may have survived some danger from a bigger vessel, otherwise how would they have gotten this far out?

profession sailor = 22. Elyas will try to determine how far from land they are currently, and what the range of a raft like this might be to get a rough idea of where they could have come from.

Bridge Over Troubled Water...

The Rescue...

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Tuesday March 30th, 2021 7:15:09 PM
Tsak Rezar prepares to heal those that may need it.
Elyas waits, but queries what happeend to them.
Rolth Niheow suggest helping, but asks for guidance
Kiwina says they will help, but makes sure the Petals are prepared for the other vessel attacking.
Falco Ambersier agrees you should help ((OoC: Yeah no problem, either don't expend the slot or use it later if you feel it's necessary))
Mak prepares his weapon in case they try anything shifty.

The vessel is clearly a raft, it has only a single large sail that looks like it may have been cobbled together, and two figures on it. An adult Tengu and a human adolescent. You help them aboard and give the raft a once over, it has a few barrels and boxes on it, that probably once held food and supplies, but has since run dry. The boy doesn't seem to respond to anything, thankfully the Tengu speaks quickly and enough for both of them.

"Many thankings to you for helping us! Thankings. I am Rainard, and this is Bertram. Rainard. Bertram. You found us at just the right time. Right time. We were out of supplies, I don't know how much longer we would have survived. No supplies. We were on board The Courgan out of Asildur, going to Fargunia. Asildur to Fargunia."

Rainard accepts any scraps of food or water you offer him and eats quickly and drinks. Bertram eats and drinks also, but does so much more slowly, much more deliberately, as if he hasn't the strength to do it himself.

Heal DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {There's nothing physically wrong with either of them, perhaps some exposure and a lack of water, but they're both in very good health, it would appear Bertram is just in shock, or just doesn't respond to stimuli as much.}

"Again, thankings to you. Thankings. I was journeying, on behalf of my master Tethes Valthor. Journeying for my master. He asked me to take Bertram to his family in Fargunia. Family in Fargunia."

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=28 ;
Tuesday March 30th, 2021 7:50:08 PM
(Heal = 28)

After looking over the pair, Kiwina thinks that neither seems particularly injured, just too long adrift. "You were on the Courgan? What happened to her, and do you know where you've drifted since?"

At the moment, he thinks that simply getting them to harbor would satisfy his ethics.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+11=26 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+14=34 ;
Tuesday March 30th, 2021 8:52:58 PM
Rolth says with a smile, "Slow down there, Rainard! You're going to make yourself sick if you try to make up for too much lost provender at once." He nods at the silent Bertram, acknowledging the slow and steady approach the young lad is taking.

He'll unlimber his lute and try to remember a soothing mainlander tune that he might have heard during his previous life as a sailor for his trading clan. With that as a backdrop, he'll inquire of Rainard in a friendly manner, once the fellow has gotten some sustenance, "So what makes a fellow want to sail around the Wall of Kaazul? And how did a lad from Fargunia end up in Asildur? It seems that something unusual is afoot on the mainland, eh?" He'll listen carefully to the answers, for any signs of deception or evasion.

Perform Strings = 26
Diplomacy = 19
Sense Motive = 34

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Expeditious Retreat 3/40r rounds used
Eagle’s Splendor 4/40r rounds used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday March 30th, 2021 11:46:43 PM
Tsak realises that there is no need for bandages or the like.

He looks for an opportunity to separate them discretely. If he is able he would like to hear Bertram's story and ensure it matches what Rainard has to say.

Do you have any personal items that you want to salvage from your raft, we'll likely cut it loose soon? If we can deposit you at a port in the Taur Isles do you have the resources to contact your family?

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 14(x3) d20+3=23 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+4=23 ;
Wednesday March 31st, 2021 8:09:47 AM
Mak listened carefully to Rainard as he looked for signs of evil amulets about his person. The archer also didn't speak; mainly this was because he didn't want to give away his own origins just yet by revealing an accent that would identify him as from Asildur as well. Instead he listened to see if any falsehoods were being uttered about his home country. He was also interested in whether these two had any connection to the heartseeded and looked for those signs as well.

OOC:
KS: Local +3, Roll 23...whoa Critical success, if there was such a thing. :)
KS: Nobility and Royalty +7, Roll 19
KS: Religion +3, Roll 10
Perception +9, Roll 16
Sense Motive +4, Roll 23

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+3=22 ;
Wednesday March 31st, 2021 10:32:12 AM
{Heal: 22}

"Move aside everyone let them get some food in them while I look them over." Falco pushes to the front looking for any ovibous wounds and giving them a good once over. "They will be ok with some food and time. The young one, he is in shock." He turns to look at the Tengu, bird to bird he questions. "What happened to your vessel, attacked or a storm? The boy has had quite a scare, what happened to you poor folks."

Clearly he also makes sure they are being fed.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Wednesday March 31st, 2021 6:58:06 PM
Tsak Rezar attempts to separate them, but Bertram refuses, he doesn't say anything, but any attempt to move him too far away from Rainard ends up with him moving back towards the Tengu.
Elyas
Rolth Niheow tries to find out more about the pair's story
Kiwina gives the two a once over to ensure they're healthy enough
Falco Ambersier tries to ensure they are feed and looked after.
Mak tries to mentally double check all the details Rainard is giving (and as far as you're aware he's not being deceptive about your home country.)

Rainard continues to eat quickly, and instructs Bertram to do the same.

"Do not worry... the boy will be safe with me. Safe. Our ship was attacked, by a Kraken. Attacked. I don't know if there were other survivors, but I doubt it. Survivors, doubt. We've been drifting for nearly three weeks. Drifting. We survived on what little food and water we could get on the raft. Little. I have to be honest... I had almost given up hope. Almost. I am so glad you founds us. Glad. Where are we? Where? I had no way of navigating and I'm not the best sailor to begin with. Navigating."

Rolth, Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {He's hiding something, he's not lying to you, he just doesn't appear to be telling you the whole truth.}

Bertram remains silent and if asked a direct question he will answer it with as few words as possible. If asked if he's okay, he simple says "yes" if asked if he's injured he says "no". He barely gives more than one or two word answers at most.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+18=30 ;
Wednesday March 31st, 2021 9:45:23 PM
"I may be able to help the lad, if you will allow me." If he gets the nod, Rolth will put his hands on Bertram's shoulders and intone a soothing series of sounds. His wrist tattoos flash, and restorative energy flows into Bertram.

(Lesser Restoration)

That done, he will sit back and see if it seems to have helped. "How's that, young man? I hope somewhat better. Now, you two, surely there is more to the story than that. You perceive that we have some sailing time ahead of us, so how about we hear the whole tale this time?" He's not being threatening at all, just encouraging.

(Diplomacy = 30)

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Expeditious Retreat 4/40r rounds used
Eagle’s Splendor 5/40r rounds used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 57/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=23 ;
Wednesday March 31st, 2021 10:15:36 PM
Kiwina takes more interest in Rainard's story when Rolth asks for the whole thing -- not that the tale of a kraken didn't already have his attention. "Just so your tale can't bring us bad luck," he says as he pulls out his holy symbol of Pantheon. Once Rainard is into his explanation, Kiwina concentrates, trying to tell if Rainard is being deceptive.

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Sense motive = 23
Justicar truth test ability: With a successful Sense Motive check secretly opposed by either a Will save or a Bluff check (target's choice), the justicar can tell when a target creature is lying, just like a Discern Lies spell. However, the justicar must be holding his holy symbol and concentrating on a target creature for this ability to function. If the target is deliberately lying or trying to mislead the justicar, the symbol glows with a pure white light. If the target is telling the truth, or wins the sense motive check, or unknowingly tells a lie, the symbol stays dark.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday April 1st, 2021 3:22:52 AM
Tsak fades into the background. There is enough going on and he doesn't want to overwhelm the pair.
He is satisfied they are not an immediate threat.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 14(x3)
Thursday April 1st, 2021 8:28:23 AM
Mak sat to one side and continued to listen. When the subject of a Kraken came up Mak had no idea what that might be or what it looked like. By it's description he assumed it was some kind of sea monster since it destroyed their ship.

He wanted badly to ask about the sea monster but he remained quiet and waited to see if Rolth could coax the rest of the story from them. Mak shifted a bit to conceal the heraldric symbol on his rapier that identified him as an Asilduran nobleman as he came closer to listen.

OOC: Wow. DC28 to know what a Kraken is. Mak has no skills capable of divulging anything about that and likely not for a few levels yet. Even a +4 Circumstance bonus from a library wouldn't help him. Hope you guys can do better on that score. LOL!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday April 1st, 2021 9:41:15 AM
Falco cocks his head to the side at the mention of a kraken and has to work to suppress a little shudder. Seeing that the pair will likely be fine soon enough he back away to listen, to occupy hi hands he practices some sailors knots with a bit of rope he keeps handy.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=26 ;
Thursday April 1st, 2021 2:23:50 PM
Elyas perks up a bit at the mention of a kraken. he tries to remember any details about krakens from his studies that might be helpful

Knowledge nature = 26

"it destroyed your whole ship? how big was your ship, and what was it carrying? I appologize for the questions, but if there is something out here wrecking ships we need to know all we can.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday April 1st, 2021 11:33:06 PM
"There may be many monsters capable of destroying a ship. We had such tales were I grew up. But then, we had smaller ships."

(Updated HP. Finally.)

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Friday April 2nd, 2021 3:14:31 AM
Tsak Rezar heads off, giving the pair some space
Elyas queries the beast
Rolth Niheow tries to get more out of Bertram
Kiwina tries to magically discern lies
Falco Ambersier tries to do some mundane work
Mak gets closer to listen, but wants to know more about the sea creature

Bertram just nods, he's still acting very stilted, even with the Lesser Restoration... it strikes you as odd, that should have cleared up the issues if he was suffering from any.

Rainard takes a deep breath.

"We are travelling at the request of my master, Tethes Valtor. Master. He requested Bertram be returned to his family. Returned. The kraken attacked the ship and destroyed it. Destroyed."

He kind of looks at Bertram as he speaks, and Kiwina's symbol glows. Rolth, and all of you listening get the sense he's hiding something, but less from you, and more from Bertram.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday April 2nd, 2021 5:44:24 AM
Tsak gets the crew moving. Even on a still ship there's work to be done. He trusts the other petals will get to the bottom of what's happening with the strange pair.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday April 2nd, 2021 9:12:04 AM
Still listening Falco wonders if separating them may get more information. He moves to Bertram and and pretends to examine him again as he speaks.

"Bertram how about I take you below deck and we get you cleaned up. Maybe we can scrounge up some cloths that are not so salt stained, what do you say."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=21 ;
Friday April 2nd, 2021 10:07:05 AM
when there is a moment to discuss things without the newcomers being present, Elyas asks the others

"so what do we do with these folks? they are trying to get to Fargunia, and someone is waiting to get Bertram home. but with everything else going on, can we afford time to deliver these two, or should we have them book new passage once we reach our next port?"

Elyas plots out a course in his mind, trying to determine how many days out of their way a trip to Fargunia would take them
[profession sailor = 21. don't have knowledge geography unfortunately]

"also, if there is a massive beast in these waters that can wreck a ship we need to be careful. I don't know what we could do against such a creature. we should do everything we can to avoid it.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday April 2nd, 2021 1:51:47 PM
Kiwina considers Elyas' question (taking 10 with +10 on geography). "We are not headed to Aisildur or Fargunia, but we can get them to a port where they can arrange passage. I think they've been drifting west. Centaur Isle is closer to Fargunia than to Aisildur, and on the way. I bet they were attacked closer to Minotaur Isle than Centaur."

As for the problem with their story. . . "I don't think Bertram has been injured, but he looks exhausted. I bet a good sleep would do wonders for him."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Friday April 2nd, 2021 7:12:33 PM
Rolth will encourage Bertram to go with Falco below decks, then return to his questioning of the tenge once Bertram is out of earshot. He reiterates the unanswered questions in case the fellow has lost the thread of the conversation.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Saturday April 3rd, 2021 4:57:55 PM
"To wit:

So what makes a fellow want to sail around the Wall of Kaazul? And how did a lad from Fargunia end up in Asildur? Why did your master send him back to Fargunia? What ails the lad, and is it new or something from before the attack?

Where did this kraken attack happen? What happened during the attack? Was the kraken acting alone?"

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Saturday April 3rd, 2021 5:59:04 PM
Tsak Rezar gets the rest of the crew moving
Elyas wonders whether or not you have time to deliver them to their destination.
Rolth Niheow again leans hard on Rainard.
Kiwina realises you probably can't deliver them to their destination, but dropping them off in a port is better than nothing.
Falco Ambersier tries to move Bertram away from Rainard
Mak keeps an eye out from a distance.

Bertram looks at Rainard, and Rainard gives a nod and a positive and caring smile.

"It's okay Bertram, these people will help us, I'm sure. Sure. Go with him, get some new clothes. Clothes. "

Once Bertram is below decks Rainard looks defeated.

"Please, I need your help. Help. Bertram isn't Bertram. Bertram. My master Tethes, created that Bertram to replace the son of his friend. Replace. His friend, Lord Braselton, lost his son a little while ago. Lost. Tethes created a simulacrum of Bertram to replace the child for Lord Braselton. Simulacrum. This version of Bertram doesn't know he's not the real Bertram, and has only a little over half his own memories. Memories. That's why he seems so quiet and uncertain... he's not really connected with all of his thoughts. Thoughts. He should get better once he's back with Lord Braselton... I can get us there if you can drop us off at a port town. Better. Please don't tell Bertram the truth... he wouldn't understand. Understand."

He takes a deep breath.

"We sailed round the wall as it was supposedly the quickest and safest route. Quickest. As for the Kraken, I don't know... I didn't exactly stop to ask it why it was attacking. Attacking. Look, I'm just trying to get the boy safely to his new? old? original? I don't know! his family! Family. Surely you can understand the need for delicacy here? Delicacy."

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday April 4th, 2021 6:31:40 PM
Kiwina thinks this over for several minutes. He concludes Bertram must not have a spirit. "Delicacy? I won't tell the boy that he isn't real. Nor anyone else, for that matter. Delicacy's got nothing to do with it." Kiwina does not approve of Bertram's creation for this purpose, and suspects that to the extent that Bertram experiences anything he's going to have a pretty miserable existence anyway. No need to pile on.

"We're more worried about getting to port. What town did you leave, and where were you to land? The last we heard, pirate activity had picked up in King's Channel, yet that's probably where you were attacked. Have you heard talk of something called the Deep? Did any of the sailors say anything during the attack on the Courgan?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+6=20 ; d20+5=8 ;
Monday April 5th, 2021 7:06:47 AM
"Ah, well, that explains it all then, I suppose. The good news is that we are headed to a port, where you might find your way. Please excuse me while I return to my duties."

Rolth will go about his way, eventually finding a quiet moment with Elyas to encourage him to investigate these magicks further. He thinks that the tengu is telling the truth as far as the tengu is aware, but that does not mean he is not being lied to by his master. Rolth will assist Elyas with any knowledge arcana or spellcraft checks necessary, casting detect magic himself as well (while out of sight) and moving to use it to examine Bertram and Rainard.

Knowledge Arcana = 20
Spellcraft = 8

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 14(x3) d20+7=14 ;
Monday April 5th, 2021 9:21:16 AM
Mak considered this Lord Braselton and the tale of his son from his time before leaving Asildur. The claim that Bertram was a simulacrum astounded the young nobleman mostly because he didn't know exactly what one was but based on the conversation he assumed Bertram some sort of copy. One must be realy desperate to go to such measures to keep a child. Mak wondered if his own parents would have gone to such lengths had he fallen in battle.

OOC:
KS: Nobility +7, Roll 14

If Mak knew of Lord Braselton he asked Rainard a question about a fact concerning that lord he knew to be true as a test for the birdman just to see if he was indeed associated with that nobleman.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday April 5th, 2021 9:36:08 AM
Once below deck Falco grabs a bucket and fills it using create water. He finds a clean rag or sponge and hands it to the boy.

"It is not fancy on the boat but you should get that salt from the water off of your skin. A rag and some water will have to do, my dad called it a whor.... never mind what my dad called it. Get yourself clean and at worst some of my clothing should fit you well enough."

He looks at the boy for a moment.

"It's going to be fine my boy. We are a group that helps people and you certainly are people."

WIth that he gives a little hoot and motions for the boy to wash before turning and sitting facing away.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday April 5th, 2021 10:51:37 AM
As things return to normal and the boat gets underway Tsak heads off to help in the kitchens then grab a nap before his watch in the middle of the night.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=31 ; d20+12=31 ;
Monday April 5th, 2021 1:27:46 PM
after the revelation by the tengu, Elyas looks for a good moment to slip away and check on Falco.

He casts detect magic before entering the hold, and studies the boy to see what he can learn.

spellcraft = 31 to determine if this really is a simulacrum, and if there are any additional magic effects placed on the poor guy.
Knowledge Arcana = 31 to recall what Elyas knows about simulacrums and if any of that knowledge can help the boy recover his memories or at least his personality.

He respects Rainard's request, at least for now, to not spill the secret to the boy and does not discuss it with Falco. he does mention to Falco that he has some news and will explain the situation once they are not in the hold with the boy.

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Tuesday April 6th, 2021 2:19:37 AM
Tsak Rezar goes to get some sleep
Elyas tries to find out more about what a Simulacrum is
Rolth Niheow tries to make subtle investigations
Kiwina questions Rainard further
Falco Ambersier shows kindness to the boy
Mak questions Rainard about nobility

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {Lord Braselton is a minor noble, and in charge of the town, but he's not prominent enough to have much public knowledge about him.} You ask Rainard a slightly obscure question, there aren't many you can ask, and he answers it in a way that satisfies you.

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {As best you can tell, this is a Simulacrum, there doesn't appear to be any other magical effects on him, except some sort of transmutation spell that you assume is responsible for the boys memories, as in that he has them.}

You continue on your way, with Rainard and "Bertram" helping out, but the two are nearly never separated. Rainard definitely seems to feel and act very protective of Bertram, and Bertram seems to be uncertain of anything when not with Rainard.

The smooth sailing is enjoyable, and the sunshine is mostly warm, with the odd breeze as you all continue about your duties, a couple of days later, you can see, in the distance, Fort Stag, your destination. The protective towers and stone walls are obvious and look like good defences from a distance.

Do you wish any last minute preprations?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP |AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Tuesday April 6th, 2021 6:55:10 AM
Rolth will clean up and put on his fancy duds, in expectation of landfall and the eventual continuation of our mission. He asks Rainard whether he has enough funds to buy passage from Centaur Isle to Fargunia, and whether they intend to seek immediate passage or recuperate on the island for a while. If they lack the coin needed, he is willing to chip in with the other Petals to see the two safely on their way, and put them up in an in for a while if needed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday April 6th, 2021 2:11:38 PM
Falco keeps an eye on the boy to make sure there are no further issues. He doesn't interfere just watches when able as, from what someone must have filled him in on, the lad is pretty unique.

Other then that he pitches in to help with the sailing.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Mak (BatMark subbing for James)
Tuesday April 6th, 2021 5:41:25 PM
Mak nods at Rainard's answer to his question about the Lord, apparently satisfied with the answer. He returns to his watchful posture, wondering when the kraken will show up. He does clean up a bit before the Rose arrives in port, wanting to look professionally squared away as we go ashore.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday April 6th, 2021 6:11:52 PM
Kiwina looks at the other ships in the harbor and considers the two problems they have brought with them -- both the mixed-race and the mixed-up.

He asks Caliphon if he has any advice about seeking out the Chief Stallion. He also asks if Caliphon and Yuria will receive better treatment here than they were getting in Chessford.

He asks Rainard if he would be ready to explain to the authorities here what happened to the Courgan and maybe they could deduce where the attack happened. If nothing else, they may be forewarned in their own travels.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday April 6th, 2021 11:48:10 PM
Tsak goes about his business. He gets into a habit of being more awake at night and sleeping during the day. This is all well and good until they arrive at their destination and he contemplates attempting diplomacy on a few hours sleep.
He does the best he can and also ensures Esmerelda is brushed, fed and watered on a daily basis.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday April 7th, 2021 1:21:32 AM
Satisfied that the Tengu's story seems to add up, Elyas does nothing further to investigate the copied man. he does keep an eye on the two new passengers, though. it wouldn't be the first time something wasn't what it seemed.

As they near the fort, Elyas gathers his things and prepares to leave. but other than that he will follow the lead of Captain Kiwina and their diplomatic members. he does watch all 4 passengers to see what they will do once the ship makes it to port.

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Wednesday April 7th, 2021 2:19:27 AM
Tsak Rezar realises his night watches may be catching up with him.
Elyas prepares to land in port.
Rolth Niheow prepares for landfall and checks in with Rainard
Kiwina asks for details from various people
Falco Ambersier keeps an eye on Bertram
Mak is satisfied and cleans the ship

As you approach the port you can see several ships docked in amongst the movement on the port.

This seems to be a bustling port, and there is a great deal of activity. There are a few human crewed ships (Seagull Spray, Jack’s Delight, Hastywaves) and a halfling crewed vessel (Seaspray). There are a few Centaur fishing vessels here and a large Minotaur trader (Horns Aplenty).

Fort Stag looks like it used to be a well fortified stone and timber fortification. It is clear that it could use a little repair as a fortification, and there is little worry about security. Lean-tos and stable-like homes are scattered outside the walls, and the walls are not patrolled. The centaurs here seem a bit wary of strangers, and are a bit on edge.

Your passengers all depart, Yuria and Caliphon thank you, pay you, and Caliphon says that they will be treated better her, and that if you wish to speak to the Chief Stallion, someone should be able to point you in the right direction, as he usually is here at Fort Stag.

Rainard also thanks you again, profusely and says they plan on staying here and recovering before continuing their journey, and while he doesn't have much gold, he can probably make some more before they have to head off.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+15=25 ;
Wednesday April 7th, 2021 7:13:48 AM
Rolth is surprised that the young couple is not joining us in meeting the Chief Stallion, but will not argue the point. He will wish Rainard and Bertram safe travels, and give them 20gp to help them on their way. "May Domi protect you!"

With that, he is ready to move into the port town to try and find the Chief Stallion. "Hopefully he will remember us from the Taurnament! He was quite impressed with the Rose that we retrieved, and how we conducted ourselves during the quest. He was affiliated with the famous library, so perhaps we can start in that direction and ask around for his whereabouts? Kiwina, maybe we will have time to go visit Amarantha this time around! We still have the pass to the fort."

(Diplomacy = 25 to gather information about the Chief Stallion's location from passers by)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday April 7th, 2021 9:50:01 AM
At Rolths words Falco's mind drifts back to the Taurnament and he grows wistful. It feels a lifetime ago, and for him maybe it is, that a halfling lad had the confidence for such an endevor.

"I remember him as well. Your plan sounds good though I doubt he would recognize me any me."

He says the last bit with a little chuckle.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday April 7th, 2021 10:20:00 AM
Elyas joins the others as they disembark, breathing in the familiar smells of a port. Growing up on Centaur island he had visited this port many times, but that felt like a different person living a different life. Elyas had not been with the Petals during their stop on this island during the taurnament, so he did not have the same backgroound with the Chief. in fact the last time he was here he was working as a con artist...

"seems like talking with the Chief Stallion is our best starting point. lead the way, Rolth.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|14/9/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+2=9 ;
Wednesday April 7th, 2021 11:30:26 AM
OOC: Seems like Covid is a random ball of suck. Got my second shot and still feeling some side effects. Made it this far without getting it though, so bonus there.

Mak was on yet another island he hadn't been to before and he hoped that this one at least would be a little more polite to strangers. Once they arrived he supervised getting Elmer from the hold and to a stable where he could be trained as a riding horse. He suspected he'd have some trouble so he specifically looked for a humanoid stablemaster rather than a taur one.

He also helped Rolth question the whereabouts of the chief stallion.

OOC: Diplomacy +2, Roll 9; Fail.

**Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53.86 lbs| Move: 30

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+5=17 ;
Wednesday April 7th, 2021 5:43:20 PM
Kiwina wonders why the centaurs here are on edge. When the group departs after seeing that Ramsey has a berth for the Rose, Kiwina attempts to learn whether being on edge is the norm around here or the result of some recent event. (local knowledge = 17)

"Last time, we docked on the other end of the island, at Scribner University. Did we walk this far from there? If so, we should have sailed." Kiwina is also surprised their taur guests aren't sticking around, but perhaps Caliphon has family or friends nearby.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday April 8th, 2021 12:15:06 AM
Tsak and Esmerelda trail along with Mak and Elmer.
Once the horse is stabled maybe they could find an inn and see if there are rumours to be heard, over a chilled frothing ale. Just one couldn't hurt, before they go to see the Chief Stallion?

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Thursday April 8th, 2021 2:17:56 AM
Tsak Rezar draws attention to his different appearance.
Elyas agrees that seeking out the Chief Stallion should be their priority.
Rolth Niheow speculates on all the possibilities, and looks for the Chief Stallion
Kiwina tries to find out what's going on
Falco Ambersier looks for an inn, having a quick drink before going to see the Chief Stallion.
Mak is concerned for Elmer, so finds lodgings for him, and aids Rolth in looking for the Chief Stallion

Just as Yuria and Caliphon head off, Caliphon returns and says.

"Look... the meager gold we gave you isn't really enough for what you did... we're going to get in touch with a family member of mine, and if you want, I can help act as a guide and show you around Fort Stag, I even know of an inn that will probably let you stay as I'm friendly with the owner. If you meet me at the Hoof and Cushion tavern a few streets over in about an hour, I can guide you around, I'll wait until dinner time, or until you get word you don't need me. It's entirely up to you, but I'll mention you to the owners and they'll know to let you stay, for free of course."

After saying this, he departs with Yuria.

As you ask around, the Centaurs still seem friendly enough, but a bit guarded. When you ask about Pholus, the Chief Stallion, you get the same answers, you'd best speak with his Daughter, Pelonius, who lives in a forested area outside of town.

Sense Motive DC 10:Highlight to display spoiler: {Something is not right here with the centaurs. There seems to be some quarrelling and friction among many, some sort of political unrest. You would need to ask around to find out more.}

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|14/9/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+4=22 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+3=17 ;
Thursday April 8th, 2021 7:52:59 AM
Mak didn't want to stir up any unrest and comported himself about the community as one might expect someone familiar with the places customs would. After all he'd spent some time speaking with the centaur refugee aboard ship and was fairly conversant with the local laws and customs, or at least he thought so.

OOC: KS: Local +3, Roll 17

When he and Tsak found that tavern he bellied up to the bar with a big thirsty look and proclaimed. "Been at sea for too long good fellows. How about a pint of your finest?" he said as he climbed up and took a seat on one of the stools provided for those not able to reach the too tall bar top built for the locals.

Once he was settled in and his thirst slaked for the moment he struck up a conversation with Tsak over his second pint. "I wonder old friend if some of those Deep things have influenced the people here. It seems a bit stodgy here, don't you think?"

OOC: Sense Motive +4, Roll 22.

"Say." Mak said as he turned in his seat and leaned back against the bar with both elbows resting upon it's surface. "Heard about these amulets that offer power to the wearer. Squirrelly looking things too with some odd tentacled image on them. Seen anyone with one of those on lately." he asked the crowd of tavern goers.

OOC: Diplomacy +2, Roll 15 (Gather info)

Mak tried to be suave about it and managed somewhat as he attempted to find out if the tension he sensed might have come from an outside influence. As he asked the crowd at large he looked at the those in the room for any signs that they might recognize his description and perhaps not want to say anything in front of others.

OOC: Sense Motive +4, Roll 14

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+5=12 ; d20+16=23 ;
Thursday April 8th, 2021 8:20:47 AM
Kiwina heads for the harbormaster to see if there are any credible rumors of sea monster attacks, since Rainard didn't seem too keen on telling his story. While he's there, being more comfortable around the sailors and dock-workers than random pub-goers, he asks about what's going on.

know local = 12; sense motive = 23 (including bonus for monstrous humanoids)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=8 ; d20+3=22 ;
Thursday April 8th, 2021 12:42:41 PM
Elyas is oblivious to whatever might be going on under the surface (sense motive = 8)

he thanks Caliphon for his generosity and is definitely interested in staying somewhere that has been recommended by a new friend, especially for free.

He goes with Mak to find the tavern and orders a drink. He sits in a different part of the room than the other petals to see what he can learn. He listens to what is being said around him and buys a few drinks for other patrons that seem to have something interesting to say
Diplomacy to gather information = 22

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+15=21 ;
Thursday April 8th, 2021 5:13:19 PM
Rolth will also head to the tavern and work the room a bit, over an ale or two, seeing if he can suss out the latest local news, rumors of the Deep or amulets, and the like.

Diplomacy = 21 to gather info

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+1=10 ; d20+19=30 ;
Thursday April 8th, 2021 11:14:20 PM
(SenseMotive vs spoiler=10, Perception=30)
Tsak sits with Mak, Elyas and Rolth nursing his one beer. He senses an unrest, not just at the inn but in general. He's unable to put his finger on it but listens in here and there as Mak and Rolth query the locals (perception).

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Friday April 9th, 2021 2:18:20 AM
Tsak Rezar sits drinking with his fellows
Elyas spends a bit of time at the tavern
Rolth Niheow looks for local news, also while drinking
Kiwina chats with the Harbour master looking for news from the seas.
Falco Ambersier wanders about the port.
Mak spends his time investigating

To all of you, it becomes plainly clear that things are tense, and the fact that the Centaurs are Tribal (with each Tribe composing of several families and several herds on the island) isn't helping matters. You overhear that Pholus, the Chief Stallion, who makes all the decisions, (sort of like a king, but he doesn't have absolute power, and does have to convince the others to work with him) has recently left on the ship The Pounding Fury with several other local herd leaders to Bridge Island, the reason behind their journey, they would not say.

They have been gone a couple of months, and Pelonius, (Pholus' daughter) has be left in charge, with the support of Hollyhocks, a Druid whose word holds some weight. With the Chief Stallion missing, several of the Tribes are jockeying for position, either to get their favoured candidate to become Chief Stallion, or using the lack of a Chief Stallion (and by extension, arbitrator) to gain some advantage over other Tribes. There is genuine worry that Tribal fighting may break out without Pholus to calm things down.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Friday April 9th, 2021 6:49:15 AM
"Hollyhocks, we know Hollyhocks, who served as one of the judges in the Taurnament. When Caliphon returns, let's get him to guide us to Pelonius and Hollyhocks, that we might learn more of what is going on here and offer assistance."

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|14/9/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Friday April 9th, 2021 8:51:39 AM
When Mak heard that Pholus was missing he said. "He's not really missing is he, he's just away. There is a difference. Unless his ship got detoured or eaten by some sea monster, then he'd be missing..or lunch."

Seems like we should at least try to get an audience with Pelonius and the best way to do that is to reach out to her right hand druid Honeyhocks...um..Hollyhocks...say, is that like sweetcheeks, but in horse?"

Had Mak the free coin he'd have bought a round for the tavern, but since he didn't he just tipped the server a little heavily. (2gp) and moved on when the others were ready.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday April 9th, 2021 10:30:13 AM
Finding no news of a sea monster, but news of the Chief Stallion missing, Kiwina decides the tale of the kraken might have political repercussions at the moment. He goes to find the others. It seems they have a choice -- deal with Pelonius or head to Bridge Island.

Kiwina arrives just in time to learn that they should not leave Mak to his own devices among civilized people. Assuming a druid named after a flower, and aren't half of all druids named for plants?, is named for her rear. Leave it to a human. . . "Hollyhocks is one of the island's elders."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday April 9th, 2021 10:41:20 AM
Falco sighs as he realizes what they are getting into.

"More politics it seems. Maybe fighting the kraken would be better, we know the motivation in those sorts of things. Lets hope this does not fall too much to us to work out."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|14/9/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+4=24 ;
Friday April 9th, 2021 1:51:15 PM
"Perhaps we should be certain the chief is missing before we set off onto the sea to rescue him from bad maps and sea monsters." Mak suggested. "For now, let us delve into the politics of the situation because however distasteful that might be it delays that Kraken trying to get a taste of us. Perhaps ole sweetcheeks will know something." Mak finished as he razzed Kiwina with his wit.

OOC: Sense Motive +4, Roll 24.

Mak saw no reason to keep the kraken a secret in talking amongst themselves. The crew was going to talk, the centaurs were going to talk, and most importantly Rainard and Bertrum would be talking. It was only a matter of time before the tale would be all over town. They might have a responsibility to the local leadership to warn them about it before the locals came to them wanting solutions and might even garner some favor with them by alerting them prior to getting those requests for solutions.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Saturday April 10th, 2021 11:40:53 AM
Despite his human limitations, Mak was onto one thing here -- people would talk. The Petals needed to warn the local leaders first, before doing anything to spread rumors themselves.

Kiwina begins to think they should have made sure they knew where Rainard was going to stay. But at this point, the guard would have an easier time finding him that the Petals would, if the local leaders decide they need a first-hand account.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday April 12th, 2021 2:55:26 AM
Tsak sits quietly nursing his beer.

He smiles at Mak, not sure how much he wants to encourage him.
He nods at Rolth to let him know he agrees with his plan.
He smiles at Kiwina, just to say 'see I'm being and adult too'.
He nods at Falco, yes Kraken are much simpler than politics.

He scowls at the dregs of his beer, how dare it be gone so quickly?
He doesn't grab another, wouldn't do to make a poor impression on honey-buns.
He's pretty sure he keeps the giggle inside. Mostly...

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday April 12th, 2021 1:52:36 PM
Elyas tries (mostly soccessfully) to hide a smile at Mak's comments on the druid's name.

"It is interesting that our last port of call started with the one person we set out to meet with being "missing". I agree we should learn more about why they are considering the Stallion too be missing. was there a check-in scheduled that he missed? did word arrive from bridge island that he never made it to them? a lot can happen to cause a delay that wouldn't means a dissapearance.

but... if this is another leader who has gone missing ... well, it's a bad pattern. could be another Deep cult on bridge island. if we get a whiff of trouble from that cult we should go check it out

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|14/9/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Monday April 12th, 2021 3:13:06 PM
Mak wasn't in favor of chasing missing persons from one island to the next. If he was really missing it would be days before they'd even get close to his last location. Better to suss out the situation here than run after wild gooses and he said as much to the group.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Monday April 12th, 2021 4:38:37 PM
"Yes, that's why I suggested getting Caliphon to lead us to Pelonius, who presumably can tell us more about the situation, why her father left, and other useful tidbits. Hopefully Caliphon will show up soon."

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Monday April 12th, 2021 6:05:42 PM
Tsak Rezar get's merry with his drink
Elyas suggest the Deep Cult may be involved.
Rolth Niheow suggest waiting for Caliphon to lead you to Hollyhocks and Pelonius
Kiwina suggests meeting with local leaders
Falco Ambersier would prefer the Kraken over more politics.
Mak suggest that Pholus isn't truly missing yet

You agree to go and meet with Pelonius and Hollyhocks to find out more about what is going on. Caliphon returns.

"The journey to the woods where Pelonius and Hollyhocks are will take about a day. I'm more than happy to guide you if you want to go now, or we can wait until morning, it's up to you. Though if we leave now we will arrive in the middle of the afternoon tomorrow, and have to sleep and camp on the road. If we wait until the morning we can be there before sundown still, but saves us having to spend a night camping."

He smiles.

"However it's up to you, I'll take you whenever you're ready."

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday April 12th, 2021 7:06:17 PM
"A couple of months for a journey that should take a couple of weeks is concerning." But Kiwina is satisfied to stay in town tonight and get an early start in the morning.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Monday April 12th, 2021 8:17:25 PM
Rolth is also content to spend the evening here, eating, resting, and listening for juicy bits of gossip about local politics, especially about any rivals of Pelonius.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday April 13th, 2021 2:54:09 AM
A night in a comfy bed sounds good to Tsak. Another night of broken sleep while he stays awake looking for bandits less so.
I'd rather stay here and leave early in the morning.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|14/9/-/-/-|(Full, WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Tuesday April 13th, 2021 8:14:46 AM
Mak was content with his lot as he'd recently discovered Pantheon's history with his family. In fact it was an important part of the family artifact he carried. The Ebonstrike as it was called was imbued with holy power and in the hands of the son of an Ebonblade was a powerful weapon. Unfortunately it did require the sacrifice of a few bits of gold.

For that Mak had no regrets, but it did put him in a bit of a bind. While he was far from destitute and if he sold a couple of things he'd be able to live comfortably until he died of old age, he wasn't as liquid as he'd been on Liontaur Isle. A night in an inn here and there, a good time or four in the taverns, that was about all he'd be able to manage for the time being.

So when most everyone decided to stay over Mak took it in stride. Well, if we are to be here all night we're behind on our drinking. I for one am going to get Tsak drunk while we study the Etymology of names here on the island and how one could be named for their hocks. Tsak my friend, how do you suppose these centaurs choose names, this sweetcheeks one seems intriguing, what is her name again, Honeyhocks, no Hollyhocks, how do you ever suppose that name came up and is it her given name or acquired...you know...organically.... Mak said as his conversation trailed off while he and the fighter made their way to the inn.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday April 13th, 2021 9:56:58 AM
"A night not traveling might be nice indeed and there is nothing that says a little delay like this will hurt. Plus, if we are traveling by land I can ask for something other then my normal waterbreathing spell."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / Shield Other / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday April 13th, 2021 12:16:35 PM
Seems like we are all in agreement. we will set out in the morning. now, where is the best place to get some good food around here?

Centaur Isle

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Tuesday April 13th, 2021 6:42:59 PM
Tsak Rezar wants to have a nice warm bed and nice meal.
Elyas also wishes to stick around
Rolth Niheow wishes for good food and not a camp bed.
Kiwina expresses concern around the length of the journey.
Falco Ambersier suggest that the delay won't harm you, and will give you some extra magical power.
Mak decides to eat, drink and be merry.

You all spend a wonderful evening, eating, drinking, and being merry with the locals. They're not unwelcoming, but they are a bit uncertain, but not unpleasant. They drink and chat with you, and you come to discover that without Pholus, the other Families and Tribes are trying to pressure Pelonius to help them, or stand down and let them take over. However there are enough of them causing interference that Pelonius is almost being kept "neutral".

After a nice meal, and a warm soft bed, all taken care of by Caliphon, you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go. Caliphon meets you at the crack of dawn, and happily guides you towards the forest.

The journey takes you most of the day, but early in the afternoon you begin to see the forest in the distance. The forest is made of huge trees, hundreds of feet tall, and tens of feet in diameter. They are truly impressive, and as you reach the edge of the forest, you are approached by Centaur guards, wielding lances and spears.

"Who goes there, state your names and business!"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+16=34 ;
Tuesday April 13th, 2021 8:23:55 PM
Rolth briefly considers a 'who's on first?' joke, but then remembers that he never went to comedy class at bard camp. He instead goes for the heroic angle, "We are the Eight Petaled Rose, Champions of the Taurnament, lauded by Hollyhocks, and now bearers of a message from the Liontaur Council of Chiefs. Our business is that of all good folk. I am Rolth Niheow, shaman of Domi's will among my people. We seek to talk to Pelonius, that we might offer our aid."

(Diplomacy = 34)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday April 14th, 2021 12:42:03 AM
At the mention of Hollyhocks, Kiwina glances at Mak to make sure he behaves. Otherwise, Kiwina thinks Rolth has explained very well, and simply waits with his weapons stowed.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday April 14th, 2021 3:51:16 AM
At Mak's insistence Tsak did have more than one ale, but not many more.
He enjoys the walk in the fresh air after a lovely meal and wonderful nights sleep and is mightily impressed by the size of the trees in the forest.

He waits patiently to find out who the guards are and what they may be guarding.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday April 14th, 2021 12:06:47 PM
Falco is content to watch the world on the journey looking at the interplay of life on land, from the bugs to any small animals they see. He is lost in thought about how sometimes you need to get off the water when the voice calls out startling him.

"Ehh.." Rolth ahs the under control keep quiet mouth.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Dispel Magic / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13|(x3) d20+9=28 ;
Wednesday April 14th, 2021 3:35:08 PM
Even as Rolth moved to introduce them Mak swept wide to get a clear field of view as he scanned the treeline for threats. He made no threatening moves or brought his bow up, he just stood and looked. At the mention of Hollyhocks Mak caught Kiwina's look and stifled a chuckle as he kept watch over the proceeding. He'd reserve his comments for later when he was out of earshot of those that might kill him for his ill-chosen words.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 28

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:58.84 lbs| Move: 30

DM Dan - The Open Sea
Wednesday April 14th, 2021 7:05:23 PM
Tsak Rezar enjoys the walk
Elyas follows along quietly
Rolth Niheow does his best to introduce the lot of you
Kiwina keeps an eye on Mak
Falco Ambersier enjoys looking at the wildlife on your journey
Mak keeps an eye out for any threat

The guards look to one another, and one that is clearly in charge watches you with a careful eye. He whispers something to one of the others, probably a subordinate, and then speaks.

"Very well... we will take you before Pelonius. If the Druid vouches for you, then you can't be all bad."

He breaks out in a slight smile as if he's teasing you a bit.

"Follow me."

Caliphon speaks up as the rest of you prepare to head in.

"I will return to the Fort, I'm sure you can make your own way back when you need to. Good luck my friends, and again, thank you." As you enter the trees, he waits outside until you can no longer see him.

You move through the trees and while the terrain is difficult to move over, the Centaurs seem to have little to no trouble moving through the underbrush, even with the difficulty, it doesn't take you long to get where you're going.

You are brought before a tall, muscular female Centaur, who has a very old male Centaur with her, they appear to be in conversation when you arrive, the guard who brought you politely coughs to get their attention and then speaks.

"I present to you Pelonius, acting Chief Stallion, and Hollyhocks, Druid and advisor."

Both Pelonius and Hollyhocks look at you as if waiting for you to introduce yourselves to them individually.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Wednesday April 14th, 2021 8:18:14 PM
Rolth thanks the head guard centaur, then turns to the leaders, bowing his head to each in turn, "Honorable Acting Chief Stallion and Wise Hollyhocks, we are the Eight Petaled Rose, some of whom Hollyhocks may recall as Champions of the Taurnament. I am one of those fortunate taurs, Rolth Niheow, shaman of Domi, at your service." He waits on the others to introduce themselves, then adds, "We come bearing news, a message from the Liontaur Council of Chiefs, and an offer of our assistance if you need it, with respect to your father's absence. May we speak further of these things?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday April 14th, 2021 8:37:09 PM
"I am Kiwina, a sailor," Kiwina says. "As Rolth says, we bear a message from the liontaurs. The news we bring of recent events on the other islands are things we have seen ourselves."

Kiwina is a little more reserved around the centaurs here than he is around other islanders.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday April 14th, 2021 8:55:35 PM
Tsak and Esmerelda Tsak takes his turn but keeps it simple.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=22 ;
Thursday April 15th, 2021 10:02:07 AM
Elyas introduces himself as they go around stating their names, but otherwise lets Rolth take the lead on explaining what they are doing there.

He keeps an eye out for any others that are nearby listening in
perception = 22

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday April 15th, 2021 10:05:46 AM
Falco has a tougher time then the others struggling though the underbrush so he is a little bedraggled when you arrive. As the others introduce themselves Falco brushes off and steps forward.

"I am Falco, beastfolk and cleric of the Warper-sar. Thank you for the audience."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Dispel Magic / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13|(x3) d20+7=21 ;
Thursday April 15th, 2021 12:09:54 PM
Mak stepped forward and made the appropriate signs of respect (bowing, nods, whatever) and then took Kiwina and Tsaks lead at a minimal introduction. "Mak" he stated as simply without going into any great detail about hocks, holly, or why a centaur would be named Pelonius. Also for some reason he thought Pelonius to be female but he didn't let on he thought so.

OOC: KS: Nobility +7, Roll 21 DC15(Etiquette), Success!

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday April 15th, 2021 11:35:18 PM
Kiwina realizes he was new to the islands at the Taurnament, when he last saw Hollyhocks. He marvels at how much things have changed in the seemingly short time since.

DM Dan - The Forest
Friday April 16th, 2021 3:20:51 AM
Tsak Rezar introduces himself simply
Elyas looks for anyone who maybe watching them
Rolth Niheow attempts to charm the two Centaurs
Kiwina introduces himself rather matter-of-factly
Falco Ambersier puts his best foot forward, despite his unkemptness due to the underbrush
Mak does his best to do the right actions, and does a good job.

Hollyhocks smiles at you all.

"Of course I remember you... I will vouch for them Pelonius, they are great warriors and always helpful. It is good to see you again, I hope you've not had as much trouble as we have been having since we last spoke? It is safe to speak here."

Hollyhocks and yourselves spend a few moments catching up before Pelonius takes the letter from you, opening it and reading it in silence. Looking around while she does so, you appear to be alone, there are a few guards but at a respectful distance, and almost certainly unable to hear.

Once she has finished reading, Pelonius speaks.

“Ugh. Better trade with the liontaurs would be fine, but that is the least of my worries right now. This is addressed to my father, and would that here were here to take this. You see, a couple months ago, my father is old and has been saying it is time another filled the role of Chief Stallion. Hollyhocks here agreed. My father began praying to Domi for guidance in this. He began to have dreams of conflict among the herds. He had visions of journeying to a place on Bridge Island. He told me that there was something there was a test on Bridge Island that would make clear who should lead our people. I wanted to go with him, but he thought that I should stay here with Hollyhocks.”

Hollyhocks takes over

“Yes, Pholus was wise in this. But he has been gone too long. We expected him back in a few weeks, and I fear something has gone wrong. It is not storm season, so the voyage there and back should have been safe. With him gone, the herds grow restless, all jockeying for position. We tell them to wait until Pholus and the other tribal leaders return. Indeed, any would-be leader would covet Pholus’ blessing. Some seek his approval. I suspect others would just as well trick the old stallion into giving his blessing, and I fear others have darker motives to make sure he favors no one." His words are dripping with meaning.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13|(x3)
Friday April 16th, 2021 8:27:09 AM
Mak would have spoken out, but Kiwina and Rolth knew the centaurs here better and he felt as if it wasn't his place. So he ended up standing back to watch the proceedings as he leaned upon his bow to take the weight off his leg.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday April 16th, 2021 9:45:14 AM
Apprehension grows as the pair talk. Falco thinks back to the story of the kraken attacking a ship thinking at of the number of things that can go wrong in the Wold. He says nothing but has a feeling their next step will to be to go and find the old stallion.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Dispel Magic / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday April 16th, 2021 3:35:20 PM
Elyas raises his eyebrows
a test to determine a leader? possibly much more dangerous than a normal visit to the bridge island. he could be in serious trouble

he waits for Rolth to respond, assuming that the party will likely be aligned in going after the chief

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Friday April 16th, 2021 5:44:43 PM
Rolth sees that several of the Petals are waiting for him to chime in, so he winds up his chatterbox and offers, "I'm afraid that you may be right that something ill has befallen your father. On our journey here, we rescued two survivors of a ship said to have been attacked by a kraken. And in our recent adventures across the isles, we have learned of a new threat to taurkind, posed by a mysterious power called the Deep. It seeks to infect folks with a madness that turns them upon one another, sometimes using magical amulets in the shape of tentacles to corrupt their minds. If you see any such amulets here, you would be best to lock them up or destroy them, lest they prey on the minds of the various herds and bring their conflicts to violence. Would it be helpful if we were to sail to Bridge Island, and see what news we can learn of the fate of your father and the other leaders? Perhaps we can help him in his test as well, if it is not too late."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday April 16th, 2021 10:39:55 PM
Tsak can't think of anything to add that's of value, so he stays silent.

Esmerlda wanders over to a log which is sitting in sunshine, gives it a sniff, turns around three times and settles in for a nap.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday April 16th, 2021 11:59:09 PM
Kiwina doesn't want to assume the worst. "These agents of the deep were on Minotaur Island, Liontaur Island, and have also been at sea. While it might be prudent to assume they are here, too, unless you have noticed something that also might not be the case." Kiwina would, however, be willing to sail in search of Pelonius if asked.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Sunday April 18th, 2021 12:24:33 AM
Rolth is gratified that the Petals are willing to go to the rescue of the Chief Stallion, and pay]tiently awaits the answers from Pelonius.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13|(x3)
Monday April 19th, 2021 8:29:12 AM
Mak looked at the cat with envy. That spot Esmerlda chose was looking good to the injured warrior. That it could rest with all those hooves clopping around surprised him, but the cats laziness did not. Mak continued to watch with envy.

DM Dan - The Meeting
Monday April 19th, 2021 6:12:47 PM
Tsak Rezar stays silent
Elyas shows a hint of concern
Rolth Niheow offers the services of the Petals.
Kiwina queries agents of the Deep
Falco Ambersier gets more and more concerned.
Mak wishes he could relax.

Pelonius nods.

"That would be helpful... I'm not aware of any amulets like the ones you're describing, but I must admit I've not looked out for them. I will ask around."

Hollyhocks takes over speaking.

“Five centaur herd leaders accompanied Pholus on the voyage - the mares Barbale and Agarime, and stallions Timapius, Brygape, and Sebochus. Their absence has sparked infighting in some of the tribes, and I fear tribal fighting may not be far off. Pelonius and I are doing our best to keep the peace, but...it’s been difficult.”

“Pholus and the others would not have been gone so long if something bad had not happened. I doubt he meant to be gone this long. There has been talk of going after them, some say to wait a bit longer, while I fear others see the absence of these tribal leaders as an opportunity to advance. Many here are too focused on fighting for succession. I am too old to travel such a distance. And besides, Pelonius and I are needed here to try to keep the peace.”

“But here now. You are a goodly group of heroes who my sources tell me have done great things on Minotaur Isle and have helped the liontaurs deal with a foe that escapes my diving ability. Will you travel to Bridge Island and see if you can find what happened to Pholus and the others? This would be a great service to the centaurs if you could do this and bring back Pholus or at least word of what has happened?”

You can see the worry on Pelonius’ face at Hollyhocks’s words. “Please, if you can rescue my father. Or at least bring word of….” Her words trail off, unwilling to give voice to her darkest fears.

Hollyhocks will add, “Pholus shared with me some information that may be of use. I’m sorry my dear that I did not tell you of this. I was sworn to secrecy to make sure you would not go after him. He said that he thinks his dreams were in response to his prayers to Domi. He had visions of Bridge Island and a man named Nyloth. He saw a metal structure that could only be opened by a centaur.”

DC 10 Intelligence Check - Highlight to display spoiler: {The Petals may remember a man named Nyloth from the casino/bar where they killed the octopus faced Aaroth. He was an older man with the practiced stance of a warrior. He had a weathered appearance, with white hair and a short beard. He wore regular clothing with a mithril shirt beneath, and a longsword on his hip. He had little to say. He offered the party some small advice at the time and had no interest in dealing with the Purple Duke’s Minotaur Guards.}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+1=13 ;
Monday April 19th, 2021 8:44:29 PM
(IntVsSpoiler=13 success)

Tsak remembers Nyloth from the fight with Aaroth. An older guy who didn't say much but looked like he could fight.
He shoulders his backpack, it was a nice walk, may as well do it again. Seems like Bridge Isle is the next step.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+1=4 ;
Monday April 19th, 2021 9:23:25 PM
Rolth doesn't remember any more about Nyloth than Tsak reminds him of, but that is enough. "Sounds like we are duty bound for Bridge Island, returning to where my personal quest started and Domi is leading us, I'm sure! I accept this charge, and Pelonius, we shall return with your father or word of his fate. Thank you Hollyhocks, for the additional information, that may be a clue to this mystery that we are slowly unraveling. For Nyloth to be involved in the mystery in at least two situations so far apart is too much to be a coincidence, I think. If there is no more information to be had here, let us be off!"

(INT check = 4, fail)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+1=19 ;
Monday April 19th, 2021 10:30:47 PM
Kiwina blurts out, "We met Nyloth" upon hearing the name, mostly out of shock at recognizing it. Perhaps because he ever got the slightest clue what Nyloth was up to.

Kiwina agrees that the Petals would be happy to help. A trip to Bridge Island, through potentially kraken-infested waters. . . Maybe "happy" wasn't the right term, but still certainly willing.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13|(x3) d20+2=3 ;
Tuesday April 20th, 2021 8:27:53 AM
When Tsak commented on Nyloth Mak insisted that "no, that's not the guy." as he remained adamant about the fellow in the casino. Mak created a description seemingly at random of a fellow with a yellow beard, one blue eye and two green and was certain that had to be the man. After several moments of Tsak insisting that WASN'T the man Mak resigned himself to just disagreeing with the disillusioned warrior and stayed quiet about it. THEY'D see they were wrong.

OOC: Rolled a 1 on that check, LOL!

As for the whole travel to Bridge Island....well Mak had never been there. Hells, he'd barely been here. So while he regretted turning about as soon as they arrived he was resigned to follow along with the petals as their last provisional member. If he were to leave them he'd at least want to do so while in human lands and with money in his pocket.

Thoughts of leaving flashed through his mind even as he felt something in his hand. Mindlessly he turned the object over and over for several moments before he realized he held the symbol of Pantheon. Mak glanced down at it and resolved to get to the bottom of this mystery. It couldn't have been an accident that he found that symbol in his hand at the moment of his indecision.

So when Rolth uttered his vow to find out about the chief stallion Mak nodded his ascent as well and added. "We will find this Nyloth in spite of my friends poor description of him."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+1=11 ;
Tuesday April 20th, 2021 9:24:11 AM
{Int: 11}

"Mak, I hate to disagree but he was an older man, a warrior from the way he carried himself. If I remember right he did not talk much so that may be why he is not remembered."

Even as he speaks he knows he will not convince Mak of this so he just kind of trails off ready to go on another quest.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Dispel Magic / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+5=6 ;
Tuesday April 20th, 2021 4:43:33 PM
Elyas furrows his brow and tries to remember what this man looked like.

You say he was in the bar when we fought Aaroth? I remember that fight well, but I don't remember the man you're talking about. I do seem to remember one matching Mak's description though... perhaps his observationw as sharper than you're giving him credit for Falco!
[ooc: another natural 1 for Elyas. obviously Mak must be right!]

"In any case, a man who was there when we fought the first tentacle enemy of our adventure was seen in a dream by a man who is now missing? I say we find this Hoid, err, Nyloth and see what comes of it.

DM Dan - The Meeting
Tuesday April 20th, 2021 6:44:45 PM
Tsak Rezar remembers Nyloth
Elyas does recall Nyloth, at least so he thinks.
Rolth Niheow suggest heading to Bridge Island
Kiwina agrees that the Petals will help
Falco Ambersier describes Nyloth
Mak recalls Nyloth, but definitely not correct.

You all agree to head to Bridge Island, at the behest of both Pelonius and Hollyhocks, and with their blessing.

You head back to the Rose and inform Ramsay that you are to head to Bridge Island.

"Very well... we are still resupplying, you have the rest of the day, and the night to do anything you may need if you would need, we can leave at first light."

What will you do with your free evening?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Tuesday April 20th, 2021 7:52:28 PM
Rolth is planning to head to the Catacombs to sell the extra rings of protection that we got from the merrow. Mak claimed one ring, any of you other fellows want one before they are gone? And how about these elemental gems, speak now or they go into my pockets! He's probably joking, but...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday April 20th, 2021 8:43:04 PM
Hmmm what has it got in its pocketses? muses Tsak in a sibilant hiss, looking at the ring of protection on his left hand. He'd forgotten about the gems. What the heck, turn em into cash.

He looks at Mak One blue eye and two green? How many heads did he have you idiot! Let's go find a juicy steak and a bottle of red to solve the worlds problems with? Anyone else up for a nice meal and a comfy seat by a roaring fire for a few hours before we take to sea again?

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+5=25 ;
Tuesday April 20th, 2021 10:14:12 PM
As best Kiwina can recall, he took an amulet from that treasure. A ring of protection is nothing to sneeze at, though. "The gems summon elementals? That would have been handy when we fought the chuul -- or the merrow." Kiwina thinks that he would be less likely to use one, though, when he's often in combat.

Kiwina thinks about looking for Rainard, but settles instead on spending the evening learning what he can of any gossip about Bridge Island and the waters between here and there. (local knowledge = 25 for the best establishments to try)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13|(x3)
Wednesday April 21st, 2021 8:27:42 AM
Mak gave Tsak a strange look, but brightened a bit at the mention of good food and a stout drink. "Let's!" he said as Tsak led the way to the food. Mak made certain he chose a seat positioned just so, to warm is injured leg.

"This Nyloth character was obviously using some mental befuddling magic for you to get the description so wrong." Mak confessed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday April 21st, 2021 10:18:32 AM
Falco has few needs other then to rekit his spells for the water and making sure he has plenty of arrows.

"Good food and drink sounds like the best plan. Something that does not come from the water before we get back on the boat I think."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Dispel Magic / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:19 (or 20 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday April 21st, 2021 11:31:00 PM
Kiwina decides he will gladly take one of the rings.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday April 22nd, 2021 10:50:31 AM
these elemental gems are helpful in a pinch, but will only work once. I am trying to learn their secrets to learn to summon these creatures more regularly. it is a bit out of reach right now though

elyas follows his companions in looking for food before yet another journey in the Rose

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Thursday April 22nd, 2021 7:08:40 PM
Rolth hands Kiwina a ring, and takes the air elemental gem for himself.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday April 22nd, 2021 11:26:00 PM
Updating the header.

DM Dan - The launch...
Friday April 23rd, 2021 1:54:07 AM
Tsak Rezar looks forward to relaxing
Elyas explains the gems a bit more.
Rolth Niheow wants to head to the catacombs
Kiwina searches for information about your future journey.
Falco Ambersier wants to sample some different cuisine before being stuck with the boat's food
Mak decides to go and drink with Tsak

((OoC: Everyone gains 500 XP for the scene with Pelonius and Hollyhocks!))

You all split up some loot and spend time relaxing and getting ready for the next leg of the journey.

Kiwina only discovers that the seas are usually calm and there's rarely anything to worry about, and there have been no reports of anything different. Most ships that have come or gone that way have been fine, the only one that appears to be overdue is Pholus' ship.

You all arrive at the Rose and instruct Ramsay to cast off, he does so as soon as you are on board. You know the journey should take you about two days, given what Kiwina learned, and you have a heading, so you set off into the warm sunshine and calm seas.

((Can you please make a DC 10 Knowledge (Navigation) or Profession (Sailor) check? Also, are you setting a watch?))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Friday April 23rd, 2021 7:33:07 AM
Rolth will assist Captain Kiwina in sailing to Bridge Island, and suggests keeping our standard watches.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+8=26 ; d20+14=17 ;
Friday April 23rd, 2021 7:34:10 AM
Profession sailing= 26 to assist
Perception = 17 on watch

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13|(x3) d20+7=24 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+9=13 ;
Friday April 23rd, 2021 8:53:56 AM
Mak was pleased with the watch schedule and climbed into the crows nest with his bow and pack for the day shift. He made some quick calculations in his head and estimated two days to bridge island just as Kiwina had said earlier, but something puzzled his mind and he continued to think about it for a while longer.

OOC: KS: Geography +7, Roll 24; PS: Sailor +5, Roll 21; Perception +9, Roll 13.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+8=20 ; d20+12=16 ;
Friday April 23rd, 2021 9:18:54 AM
{Prof Sailor: 20}
{Perception: 16}

Falco does what he can to help speed the journey along, really trying to get the art of sailing into his head as deeply as possible. Also, it is a good chance to practice his knots. As the day wears on and watches are set Falco takes his usual nighttime shift so his vision is put to the best use.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Dispel Magic / CSW (3d8+8)
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+15=30 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+19=33 ;
Friday April 23rd, 2021 10:14:50 AM
Standard watch rotation while sailing: Tsak and Falco for evening/nighttime, Kiwina and Rolth for nighttime/morning, and Elyas and Mak for the daylight hours. Plus whatever help can be spared by the crew.

(Rolls -- Profession, sailor = 30; knowledge, geography = 14; perception = 33)

Kiwina is glad to be back on the ocean, but a bit troubled by the news he heard. If the chief stallion's ship was the only one that had trouble, then it may have been specifically targeted or an inside job. Further, it sounds as if maybe the ship did not make it to Bridge Isle in the first place. Searching the ocean would be quite daunting.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=26 ;
Friday April 23rd, 2021 5:00:28 PM
profession sailor = 26

Elyas goes back to doing what he was doing on their last voyage, making sure that things stay in good repair (and fixing them with magic as they start to wear out or break). he assists with navigation as needed, and keeps an eye out for giant krakens...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+7=13 ;
Friday April 23rd, 2021 6:03:04 PM
(ProfSail=13)
Tsak and Esmerelda settle back into life aboard the Rose. Night watch, cleaning and repairing equipment and many naps.

DM Dan - The journey
Saturday April 24th, 2021 6:14:45 PM
Tsak Rezar relaxes until his watch at night.
Elyas watches out for anything that might attack the ship, but also ensures everything is in good repair.
Rolth Niheow helps navigating, and also watching the horizon.
Kiwina worries that you'll have to search the whole ocean
Falco Ambersier keeps practicing his sailing.
Mak keeps his watch and is happy about it.

During the second day, you can see something in the distance, it looks like a couple of ships lashed together, one a large, powerful looking frigate, with two masts and several gunports on each side, a relatively formidable, if slow to turn ship. Next to it, a smaller frigate, almost only a corvette. It has more gunports and only a single mast, but is clearly a much more maneuverable ship, similar in size to the Rose. Once the Petals get closer, it becomes clear that the smaller vessel is attached to the larger one, and is taking prisoners and goods off the larger ship.

As the Petals approach, they can see someone one the smaller ship spot them and order them to detach, with a flurry of action the smaller ship, named The Razor's Edge, comes loose and begins moving towards the Rose. The gun ports open, and you see ballistae appear in the gunnery ports, they seem to think they have a second meal today!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+14=24 ; d20+8=21 ;
Saturday April 24th, 2021 10:43:31 PM
Rolth tries to see whether the larger ship might be the Pounding Fury, whether either or both ships are appropriately sized for taurs, and what flags each ship is flying. He'll also try to recall any tales of the Razor's Edge, in case it is well known to those who sail these seas.

Perception =24
Profession Sailor = 21

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday April 25th, 2021 12:18:15 AM
Tsak comes up on deck when he hears a bit of a commotion.
[bLets fire up our steam driven fan. We might be able to out-run or out-manoeuvre them with a bit of pace. If not we seem to be outgunned, maybe we go straight at them and try to board? Ready up lads, make sure you've at least got a knife[/b] he yells to the petals and crew.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday April 25th, 2021 7:21:48 PM
"Are we fighting or fleeing?" Kiwina asks the others. "And if the fan doesn't do the job for us, I have a feather token. Certainly, getting the Razor's Edge away from the other ship will at least mean their crew is split to some extent."

The Rose has no way to attack the other ship except for any magic the Petals may use, and is not built for ramming. He's willing to fight the pirates, but the crew may not deserve that. "Did we keep the folding boat?"

Ranger Spells:
1 - resist energy, speak with animals
Druid Spells:
0 - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
storm burst - 0/7
Aumakua one 1st level ranger spell

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|-5/-10/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 7|(x3) d20+5=8 ; d20+9=21 ;
Monday April 26th, 2021 8:30:03 AM
Mak went to the rail of the Crows nest with his bow and pulled back on the string with an arrow nocked. Before the other ship came close he fired a range test into the wind. Eleven hundred feet away the arrow splashed into the water harmlessly as he brought another arrow out and waited for his moment.

"Are we sure these guys are hostile?" Mak asked. "Perhaps we should fly the white flag and see if they want to talk." he said calling down to those on the deck. "They might at least approach without firing those ballista."

PS: Sailor +5, Roll 8; Perception +9, Roll 21.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Range Penalty -20| Encumbrance:58.84 lbs| Move: 30

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday April 26th, 2021 9:41:11 AM
"Looks to me like a pirate situation. I doubt this will be without a fight but it would be better if it was more personal. Anything that gets them closer I think."

He looks around and calls out more loudly to those on the ship.

"In case this goes south any who want to be able to breath under water gather close please." {16 hours split up among any who want.}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday April 26th, 2021 11:31:53 AM
we're not built for a fight ship to ship, but we can certainly handle ourselves if we get boarded. perhaps waving a truce flag is the best option. if they try to sink us at range we have no chance

DM Dan - The ships
Monday April 26th, 2021 6:29:48 PM
Tsak Rezar makes a few suggestions
Elyas suggest waving a flag of truce and letting them board
Rolth Niheow glances at the larger ship, and does indeed see it is The Pounding Fury
Kiwina points out the Rose has no weapons to fight back with.
Falco Ambersier offers waterbreathing to the party, and suggest you let them get close.
Mak suggest the other ship may not be hostile.

The ship approaches, it's clearly taking a relatively aggressive stance, you can see the ballistae being loaded, aimed and prepared so they can fire once they decide to. You will all have to decide quickly what you want to do, though a false flag of surrendering could work, it would also be dangerous and quite deceptive.

From the looks of the ballistae they will want to board you, ideally subduing you and the crew first. If you want to lay an ambush you can, or if you want to wave the white flag to let them board you can, but you must decide and enact the plan quickly.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d4+1=4 ;
Monday April 26th, 2021 9:13:45 PM
Rolth takes a closer look at the ships to see whether any prisoners were already brought aboard the Razor's Edge or were left on the Pounding Fury.

"Captain, Tsak is quite wise with his advice on using our firebox for propulsion. Without the need for the wind to propel us, we can spiral in, keeping their bow pointed at us as we close and staying clear of their ballistae broadsides. From closer in, we can use spells, then come bow to bow and board them that way. We certainly cannot flee with the Pounding Fury in sight!"

Rolth will welcome the waterbreathing spell from Falco, and as we close with the Razor's Edge will cast Expeditious Retreat and Mirror Image on himself. then chug his potion of Bear's Endurance.

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Mirror Image 3/40 rounds used, 4 images
Expeditious Retreat 2/40 rounds used
Bear’s Endurance 1/30 rounds used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday April 26th, 2021 10:23:13 PM
As far as Kiwina is concerned, there is no problem in deceiving a pirate. He does not, however, want the crew to suffer if things go badly.

"We have other options, but they would require drawing the attention of the ship and getting it close. As I said, I have a feather token -- in fact, I have two. One to provide wind in a ship's sails, and another to anchor a ship in place. A swimmer could try to stop them, but I fear it would mean attaching the anchor to their keel. We have the folding boat, which could divide their attention or allow us to take the battle to them without putting our crew at risk."

For all that, Kiwina agrees that convincing the ship to get close enough to use magic against them is the Petals' best hope.

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Water breathing (from Falco)
Ranger Spells:
1 - resist energy, speak with animals
Druid Spells:
0 - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
storm burst - 0/7
Aumakua one 1st level ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday April 27th, 2021 3:54:35 AM
Tsak does indeed gather in close for the water breathing spell.

I don't want the Rose fired upon, too messy. We either run them around or we play possum. Perhaps we can get around the other side of the Fury and use her as protection whilst we try to free her or use spellcraft? If we put Kiwina's plan into action I can go with him in the folding boat.

Tsak also has no qualms about 'tricking' pirates. Does anyone have a smoke bomb? We could fire up the boiler then pretend there's an issue to lure them in close...

Tsak moves to the boiler and prepares to power the ship with steam as he thinks that speed and agility are probably their best friends in this fight.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|-5/-10/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 7|(x3) d20+9=15 ;
Tuesday April 27th, 2021 8:33:20 AM
Mak always wondered what that finned contraption was at the back of the ship as as he looked down at the deck and saw Tsak fiddling with it it captured some of his attention. But as fascinating as it was his eyes were drawn back to the approaching ship.

OOC: Mak doesn't have much mobility in the crows nest. If Falco's spell gets him there that's cool, but climbing down right now isn't an option for him.

Mak tried to look through one of the gun ports to see if he could spot the crew working the device.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 15

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday April 27th, 2021 9:41:16 AM
{ooc: Am I correct to think a balista generally has a crew of one or two?}

Falco squints at the incoming ship to see how many people are opearting the balista as an idea forms.

"At about 180ft out I should be able to attempt to blind the person firing the balista. That should give us more time to close. I can try that trick twice. They may resist the spell but it should be better then a coin flip."

He looks bakc to Tsak [b] "I like the folding boat idea but Rolth's idea should work as well. Either way we need to do it quickly and start closing on them one way or another.

{ooc: Falco prepares to cast Blindness/Deafness on the person operating the balista when they get to his range of 180ft}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday April 27th, 2021 3:30:05 PM
ok, so we're going to divide their attention and attack with spells? I can certainly help with that. I will be a third (and much smaller) target to draw attention, and can harass them with spells. we'll see how well they can manuever and fight with their crew stuck in spider webs and tentacles. maybe throw in a bit of fire and lightning for effect!

unfortunately once we spread out i won't be able to speed us up with magic like we have been doing lately.

Elyas is getting a little (maybe overly?) excited about the possibility of bringing out the big spells to try to stop a pirate ship.

in preparation as the other ship is still on approach, Elyas casts Fly on himself, rising up above the deck slightly.

OOC: how long do we have to prepare? depending on how many rounds i have to prep, there are a few more spells that i can cast before the fighting starts

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)
Fly (8 minutes)

DM Dan - The ships
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 5:54:27 AM
Tsak Rezar ensures your ship is as fast and agile as it can be
Elyas talks about splitting their attention even further
Rolth Niheow looks more closely and wants to free the other ship
Kiwina offers up a few plans
Falco Ambersier prepares to take away sight from one of the ballistae operators
Mak tries to see if the ship is preparing to attack

There are several ballistae on it, a three on each side that you can see, and all are manned by one person. They are clearly loading and preparing to fire the ballistae at you. It is also obvious to see that there are ropes attached to the bolts in the ballistae, as they seem to intend to use it to pull the ships together then board. If you were to make it easy for them, i.e. not attempt to escape they will most likely simply board you.

They will be in range of with their ballistae in 2 rounds, and close enough to board in 3. You don't have long to decide on a plan, and whether you want to hit them hard and fast first or lure them in. That should be your primary decision to begin with.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 7:15:01 AM
At this point, Rolth recommends the following:

—Not try to escape, so that they don’t shoot holes in the Rose with the ballistae.
—Agrees with Elyas’ plan to preemptively blast their deck just as they mass to board us, unless we see prisoners in the way (What do we see in that regard? Rolth tried to look earlier)
—We should not allow them to surround each of us separately, like the marrow did. We should be at 5’ spacing if our foes are large, or adjacent if they are medium or small, in a semicircle to protect our casters. (What do our foes look like, now that they are close?)
--We can crouch down behind the railing for cover from any ranged attacks until the last moment before they leap aboard.

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Mirror Image 3/40 rounds used, 4 images
Expeditious Retreat 2/40 rounds used
Bear’s Endurance 1/30 rounds used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|9/4/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,Range Penalty)**|1d8 + 7|(x3) d20+9=12 ; d100=20 ; d20+4=21 ; d100=12
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 9:03:21 AM
Mak spotted the man at the port nearest the bow of the ship as he cranked back the ballista and took a bead on him. With the pitching of the ships and rolling waves he knew it would be a difficult shot through the weapon port, but he was ready as he waited on Rolth's command.

OOC: Readied attacks, Roll 12, 21 to hit. 50% cover, Roll 20, 12. He'll miss. Assumes a range of 360'.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Range Penalty -6| Encumbrance:58.79 lbs| Move: 30

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 9:31:48 AM
Seeing so many balistas Falco decides against randomly blinding one of the operators. Better to hold the spell and be more judicious. Instead he moves behind Rolth and the other big folks.

"When they get close I will try and stun a group of them with a Sound Burst. I won't do a lot of damage but it will slow some down I would think. Let them close in and then we can strike."

He ducks low and waits for the ship to get close enough.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / Water Breathing
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 10:27:31 AM
Tsak stops fiddling with the mechanism, handing it ober to one of the crew. He forms up on deck with the other petals as they prepare to be boarded.
Esmerelda follows him and waits with him.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 2:13:03 PM
Elyas eyes the oncoming ship, doing quick math in his head to determine how long it will take before they start fighting.

Gather round, everyone. let's get ready

assuming the 2 rounds to prepare as the ship gets into firing range
Round 1: Elyas casts Haste on the party. a familiar energy rises in each companion as their bodies feel lighter and stronger.

Round 2: Elyas goes invisible! (greater invisibility)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)
Fly (8 minutes)
Haste (7 rounds)
Greater invisibility (8 rounds)

DM Dan - The ships d10=7 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=5 ; d10=6 ; d10=2 ; d10=8 ;
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 6:42:57 PM
Tsak Rezar helps form a line
Elyas casts a few spells on the Petals that are near enough
Rolth Niheow makes his suggestions
Kiwina forms a line with Tsak
Falco Ambersier prepares to attempt to stun them
Mak fires off a shot, but it misses.

Deciding on a hit fast and hard strategy, you look over at your enemies. The crew of the other ship are all human or humanoid, and all preparing to board, you can see they look at you with a hunger in their eyes, greed rising up as they keep watching what you're doing.

The Rose slows down on your command to encourage them to get closer, which they do, as soon as they're in range, they fire off some of their ballistae bolts, and they slam into the side of the ship, almost immediately afterwards the ropes are cut by Mak firing arrows at them.

You can see the pirates are unhappy with this, and some of them are preparing grappling hooks to use to board. You both move closer and are within range of spells and ranged weapons as you pass within 60 ft of each other, and they start attempting to throw the grappling hooks along, seven of which catch somewhere on the rigging or the sides.

Several crossbow bolts fly onto the ship, Tsak takes 6 damage, Rolth takes 2 damage and Elyas takes 8 damage, the rest skitter harmlessly across the deck.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 8:09:46 PM
"Target the leaders."

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+19=39 ;
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 11:35:04 PM
From his place in line protecting the casters, Kiwina calls to Ramsey and the crew to find shelter. He then casts a produce flame (standard action).and scans the deck of the pirate ship, ready to take his own advice. (Perception = 39 to identify their leaders)

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Water breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Produce Flame
Ranger Spells:
1 - resist energy, speak with animals
Druid Spells:
0 - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame (used), summon nature's ally I
storm burst - 0/7
Aumakua one 1st level ranger spell

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:26/19T/20FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(18)|12/7/-/12(RS)/12(HT)|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,Haste)**|1d8 + 14|(x3) d20+12=28 ; d8+14=21 ; d20+7=19 ; d8+14=19 ; d20+12=16 ; d8+14=18 ; d20+12=16 ; d8+14=20 ;
Thursday April 29th, 2021 8:34:23 AM
Mak knew Kiwina had a directive to target the leaders, but Mak couldn't really tell who was a leader or not from the current brief encounter. He did have a spectacular aversion to those ropes connecting to the Rose, so if a man had a grappling hook in his hand, Mak shot him. One arrow in each man and then repeat if he ran out of targets.

OOC:
Arrow 1, Roll 28; Damage 21
Arrow 2, Roll 19; Damage 19
Arrow 3, Roll 16; Damage 18
Arrow 4, Roll 16; Damage 20

Edit: Just saw that the range is 60'. Each roll to hit and damage should be 1 less.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d8=8 ; d20+12=23 ;
Thursday April 29th, 2021 9:47:53 AM
Falco nods as the ship gets closer waiting until he can get a few of the pirates in a ten foot radius area. Once he can see a place with a few he casts sound burst. {Dam: 8 to all in 10ft radius + DC16 Fort or stunned for one round.

Once casts he scans the crew for anyone who looks like a leader. {Perception: 23}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Blindness Deafness DC17 / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday April 29th, 2021 1:27:37 PM
Elyas takes to the air, still completely invisible
[ooc: not sure if the arrows were shot in the round before i got to do my spells or not, but Elyas is invisible at this point]

from his higher vantage point, he looks for a good spot to cause the most disruption in the boarding attempt and casts a web spell, strung between the enemy ship and the ropes that are connecting the ships, making it so that to cross on any of those ropes the boarders woould have to be climbing on or through sticky webbing

[ooc: do we have a map yet?]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)
Fly (8 minutes)
Haste (6 rounds)
Greater invisibility (7 rounds)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday April 29th, 2021 5:41:02 PM
Tsak awaits on deck with sword in hand, waiting for someone to try to take his ship from him...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d10=10 ;
Thursday April 29th, 2021 6:03:41 PM
One of the crossbow bolts hits a mocking mirror image of Rolth and skitters away harmlessly.

Rolth begins to sing an inspiring sea chanty,
"Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum (makes a sidelong glance up at Make)
Looks like we have more pirate scum,
Threw two crews back into the sea,
Looks like this lot will make it three!"

(Inspire Courage for +1 to attack rolls and weapon damage for the Petals and crew)

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Haste
Mirror Image 4/40 rounds used, 3 images remain
Expeditious Retreat 3/40 rounds used
Bear’s Endurance 2/30 rounds used
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

DM Dan - The battle Battlespace d20+2=19 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+2=17 ; d3=1 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=6 ;
Friday April 30th, 2021 2:40:17 AM
Tsak Rezar awaits for the enemies to come to him
Elyas attempts to make it difficult to board the ship
Rolth Niheow begins to sing
Kiwina yells a command to target the leaders, and looks for them himself.
Falco Ambersier releases a spell that immediately slays a few more.
Mak lets loose four arrows, which immediately slay four of the pirates

The pirates don't seem particularly durable as nearly any attack you throw at them seems to kill them or knock them out of the fight. However, there is a large number of them, so they may begin to overwhelm you.

Towards the back of the boat is a man dressed in much fancier garb, and is clearly some sort of leader amongst them, he's clothing denotes he's the captain of the ship, he seems a lot more formidable than the large number of men teeming around him.

The ships are not currently locked together, however there appears to be more pirates attempting to do that, they manage to pick up the grappling hooks and get them across to attach to the Rose and some pirates being scrambling across, however only one gets caught in Elyas' web, somehow.

A few more crossbow bolts skitter over to the Rose just as Ramsay gets the crew below decks, leaving the ship stationary and immovable while the battle goes on.

((There's a map, you should have editing privileges, please place yourselves where you want to be))

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened d20+11=22 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+12=18 ; 2d4+3=7 ; 2d4+3=8 ; 2d4+3=6 ; d4=2 ; d6=3 ; d3=3 ; d3=1 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=5 ;
Friday April 30th, 2021 6:33:27 AM
(Tsak attacks {OOC forgot to add +1 haste to first two throws} Attack1=23 Dmg=7, Attack2=21 Dmg=8, Attack3=18 Dmg=6; EsAttack1Bite=13 Dmg=3, EsAttack2Claw=3 Dmg=3, EsAttack3Claw=5 Dmg=1)

Tsak and Esmerelda position themselves at the front of the vessel, fangs bared, and prepare to repel the first boarders with claws and steel.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:26/19T/20FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(14)|17/12/-/-(RS)/17(HT)|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,Haste)**|1d8 + 8|(x3) d20+17=20 ; d8+8=10 ; d20+12=25 ; d8+8=14 ; d20+17=29 ; d8+8=12 ;
Friday April 30th, 2021 8:44:05 AM
Mak decided that the ropes at present were helping the Rose crew as much as the pirates at the moment so he didn't target any of the pirates crossing on them. He did focus his attention on the captain of the other vessel as he brought the bow around and up to aim at the man 70-80 feet away from him. In the nest Mak had a clear view of the other ships deck as he loosed an arrow. As hasted as he was he did take his time to aim carefully as the captain likely had magical protection.

Mak's first arrow came close but the activity on the deck kept him from seeing if he was successful and hit the pirate captain. The second arrow Mak was certain hit the man, but his vision was obscured at the that exact moment. His last arrow however certainly hit, but again he had to peer through the fog of bodies to be certain.

OOC:
Arrow 1, Roll 20; Damage 10hp
Arrow 2, Roll 25; Damage 14hp
Arrow 3, Roll 29, Damage 12hp

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 8d6=34 ;
Friday April 30th, 2021 10:29:04 AM
Elyas flies up to a point 30 feet above the deck of the ship, picking a point in the middle of the two ships where he can see everything clearly. still invisible, he points to a spot right in the middle of the swarm of pirates that were not in the webbing. a small bead flies from his hand, and when it hits the whole deck explodes in a burst of fire!

[fireball on the bottom half of the ship, marked with a red outline. every person in the blast needs a DC 19 reflex save for half]
fire damage = 34. the fireball may also cause damage to the ship or light part of it on fire, depending on how combustable the materials of the enemy ship are.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)
Fly (8 minutes)
Haste (5 rounds)
Greater invisibility (6 rounds)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday April 30th, 2021 11:59:32 AM
Falco gives a little "woop!" when the fire ball goes off and focuses on the captain.

"Warper-sar, make a change and take his eyes to end this fight."

{Blindness: DC17 Fort or permanently blind}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17F / Blindness Deafness DC17F / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+7=24 ; d6+2=3 ;
Friday April 30th, 2021 6:13:56 PM
Kiwina takes a position to deter boarders. But seeing the pirate captain there, within range, he lobs a ball of flame at the man.

Ranged touch attack hits AC 24, does 3 points of fire damage.

Not much damage, but enough to make the point. Especially if the webs are affected.

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Water breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Produce Flame 10/20 rounds
Ranger Spells:
1 - resist energy, speak with animals
Druid Spells:
0 - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame (used), summon nature's ally I
storm burst - 0/7
Aumakua one 1st level ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+11=24 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+6=25 ; d10+7=16 ; d10+7=8 ; d10+7=10 ; d20+11=22 ; d10+7=9 ;
Friday April 30th, 2021 6:18:15 PM
Rolth lines up near the rope amidships and takes a a few swipes with his glaive at the fellow crossing in front of him. If another moves through his threatened area, he will take an attack of opportunity. He keeps up his mockingly inspiring song (Inspire Courage +1)

Glaive to hit = 24, damage = 16
Glaive to hit = 18, damage = 8
Glaive to hit = 25, damage = 10
Glaive AoO to hit = 22, damage = 9

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+7=17 ; d6+2=7 ;
Friday April 30th, 2021 6:27:55 PM
If Kiwina gets an attack of opportunity on a pirate trying to board, he lashes out with a hoof.

AOO: Hits AC 17 for 7 damage.
Which would be AC 18 for 8 if I included Rolth's song. . .

DM Dan - The battle Battlespace d100=25 ; d100=41 ; d100=37 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=17 ; d10=5 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=19 ;
Saturday May 1st, 2021 1:51:52 AM
Tsak Rezar and Esmerelda make short work of five of the Pirates
Elyas' fireball slays another 13
Rolth Niheow kills two as they cross, but no more are forthcoming at this time.
Kiwina flings a small ball of fire at the Captain which makes him grunt in surprise
Falco Ambersier tries to blind the Captain, however it doesn't succeed.
Mak's shots cleanly three

Spells go off and explode, weapons clash, the ringing sound of battle fills the air. The deck is now mostly clear of enemies, however, the Web has been set on fire, and two of the ropes leading to the Rose are also set on fire and beginning to burn through.

While it looks like you've scoured most of the decks clean, plenty more pirates come pouring out from the hold beneath. The majority of them start trying to clear the webbing, others begin taking shots at Kiwina and Rolth to try and clear them off the ropes, so others can board.

Rolth takes 5 damage from a crossbow bolt hitting him!

Thankfully all the shorts aimed at Kiwina bounce harmlessly off Kiwina's armour!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d4=4 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+6=10 ; d10+16=25 ; d10+16=18 ; d10+16=19 ; d3=1 ; d10+16=26 ; d10+16=17 ; d10+16=26 ;
Saturday May 1st, 2021 7:35:20 PM
The crossbow bolts strikes another mirror image, which winks out. Bellowing an angry, inspiring song about these louts who keep coming, Rolth takes a five foot step towards the foes boarding at the stern and launches a series of glaive blows at the pirate leader on the rope. (Enter rage, continue Inspire Courage +1, Power Attack) He will also take an attack of opportunity as the chance arises, prioritizing the leader if he moves through the threatened area of Rolth's glaive or a regular pirate if the leader is not so bold.

Glaive to hit = 29, damage = 25hp
Glaive to hit = 31 (Critical threat, 22 to confirm), damage = 18hp or 63hp if a critical
Glaive to hit = 10, damage = 17hp
Glaive AoO to hit = 25, damage = 26hp

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Haste
Mirror Image 6/40 rounds used, 2 images remain
Expeditious Retreat 5/40 rounds used
Bear’s Endurance 4/30 rounds used
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+7=24 ; d6+2=8 ;
Sunday May 2nd, 2021 11:50:50 AM
Kiwina takes in which ropes of burning, and notes that part of the web is also burning. He decides it is best to target the web where the rope with all the pirates on it leaves the pirate ship (that is, square AN-8). He throws the ball of flame that he's holding at that point. (AC 24 to hit the web at that location, 8 points of fire damage to start it burning.)

Kiwina then pulls out his weapon, currently a longspear.

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Water breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Produce Flame 20/20 rounds
Ranger Spells:
1 - resist energy, speak with animals
Druid Spells:
0 - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame (used), summon nature's ally I
storm burst - 0/7
Aumakua one 1st level ranger spell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday May 3rd, 2021 8:08:43 AM
Falco curses when his spell fails but still thinks it is the most useful thing he can do.

"Let's try this again. Warper-sar, lend me the strength of change and take his vision."

Blindness DC17 Fort, again

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:26/19T/20FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(14)|12/7/-/12(RS)/12(HT)|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Haste)**|1d8 + 14|(x3) d20+12=20 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=30 ; d8+14=21 ; d8+14=17 ; d8+14=15 ;
Monday May 3rd, 2021 10:34:07 AM
Mak had taken a measure of the pirate captain and turned up the heat on him as he launched four arrows at the man. The first struck him, but the follow up shot missed cleanly, then the last two nearly shot through him.

OOC:
Hit AC 20, 15, 30, and 30; Damage 21, 17, 15 on the three hits.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened d20+11=20 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+6=11 ; 2d4+3=9 ; 2d4+3=6 ; 2d4+3=7 ;
Monday May 3rd, 2021 12:04:28 PM
(TsakAttack1=20 Dmg=9, TsakAttack2=28 Dmg=6, TsakAttack3=11 Dmg=7)
Tsak takes on the last pirate crissi g the rope near he and Esmerelda. Then he has a look around to assess before he decides whether to cross to the other ship or not.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 8d6=25 ;
Monday May 3rd, 2021 4:02:27 PM
Elyas groans as he sees a swarm of pirates replace the ones he had wiped out. he continues flying along the side of the pirate ship and touches his bonded dagger, recalling fireball to his mind. another burst of flame ignites on the deck, exploding in the midst of all of the new pirates.

all pirates in the blast radius need a DC 19 reflex save for half of 25 fire damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)
Fly (8 minutes)
Haste (4 rounds)
Greater invisibility (5 rounds)

DM Mark - Yikes, I Think the Ship is on Fire! d20+9=26 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=13 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d20+2=15 ;
Monday May 3rd, 2021 9:14:33 PM
Rolth sees another of his images disappear, saving him some damage. He flies into a rage and lashes out at what he thinks is their leader trying to board The Rose. He hits the guy twice, but fails to score a critical hit.
Kiwina cleverly focuses on the ropes. She can see that two are on fire. She throws another ball of fire into the webbing, igniting it. She can see the fire in the webbing begin to spread.
Falco tries to blind what he thinks is the leader, but somehow the man resists the effect.
Mak shoots the man twice, and watches as he plumets into the sea below.
Tzak shoots the nearest pirate. He takes damage and drops from the burning rope, treading water and wincing in pain from the effort.
Elyas recalls another Fireball and hurls it at the deck of the ship. It hits and starts several fires on the wooden planks. Oh, and it crisps 19 more pirates in the process. Which is good, because three of them had long planks that splash into the water below.

Things are looking bad for these pirates.

The webbing is burning, which is lighting the ship on fire, The webbing that was extending beyone the deck falls limp to the side of the ship (webbing needs something to support it.) And then Elyas’ fireball starts several fires on the deck.

The ropes that were on fire all snap, dropping a few more pirates in the drink. Two pirates struggle (the two that are together) to hang on to something as they swim. (DC 24 Perception to hear: Highlight to display spoiler: {”Agh, I gots the cap’n. Help me, mebbe we kin save ‘im”})

The pirate facing Rolth sees that he is all alone. He withdraws, diving into the water below.

More pirates boil up from below, a few shoot at you with bows, but most look to have pails they are lowering into the water. Kiwina takes an arrow from those at the railing for 6 damage, and Tsak takes 7 damage from an arrow.

You hear shouting, but it’s hard to tell what’s said beyond yells of “FIRE”

(DC 16 Perception to hear: Highlight to display spoiler: {
”The ship’s on fire! Put it out!”
“Quit shootin’ ya dolt! If the ship burns they’re the least of your worries.”
“Where’s the cap’n?”
“I dunno, I can’t see him.”
“Never mind the cap’n, we’re burnin’ up!”
“He was crossin to the other ship. Mebbe he went in.”
“Or mebbe he’s dead.”
“If’n he’s dead, we gotta get outta here.”
“Get that fire out!”
})

The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

Pirate Leader - AC 25 - 43+32 Damage
Pirate - AC 15 - 6 damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 17; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d20+14=19 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=25 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+7=10 ; d4+7=11 ; d4+4=7 ;
Monday May 3rd, 2021 10:11:47 PM
(Perception = 19)

Rolth can see that the pirate crew is distracted by the fires on board their ship, and so looks for their leader in the water. That fellow was hard to hit, dodging much of what should have been a devastating blow--he must be loaded with magic goodies! He can't see the finely dressed fellow, but deduces that the two pirates dragging something through the water might be trying to save their fallen leader. Dropping his glaive to the deck, he makes a running leap to land in the water next to them, attempting to shred them with his claws and bite as he continues his joyous battle song. He will start his attacks with the one closest to the pirate ship and then turn on the other if he kills the first. (Liontaur Charge, Rage, Inspire Courage)

Paw 1 to hit +11 = 28, damage 1d4+4 = 5
Paw 2 to hit +11 = 15, damage 1d4+4 = 6
Bite to hit +11 = 24, damage 1d4+4 = 5
Rake 1 to hit +11 = 22, damage 1d4+7 = 10
Rake 2 to hit +11 = 25, damage 1d4+7 = 11

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Haste
Mirror Image 7/40 rounds used, 2 images remain
Expeditious Retreat 6/40 rounds used
Bear’s Endurance 5/30 rounds used
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+19=28 ;
Monday May 3rd, 2021 10:35:38 PM
(Perception = 28)

"Do you surrender?" Kiwina shouts to the pirates. "Throw down your arms, swear to be our prisoners, and we will help you save your ship."

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:26/19T/20FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|12/7/-/12(RS)/12(HT)|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,IC,DA,RS,Haste)**|1d8 + 14|(x3) d20+9=21 ; d20+12=17 ; d8+14=16 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=11 ; d8+14=16 ; d20+12=16 ; d8+14=16 ; d20+12=31 ; d8+14=16 ;
Tuesday May 4th, 2021 8:59:41 AM
Mak thought he'd taken down the captain, so he focused on the pirates still shooting at his crew mates. One arrow each went into the bowmen on the other ship as Mak looked for a rope he could use to swing onto the enemy ship's deck.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 21
I'm confused. I thought Mak was shooting at the pirate captain. Did he kill him? Who did Rolth put in the water?

Arrow 1 - Pirate bowman, Roll 17, Hit; Damage 16 hp
Arrow 2 - Pirate bowman, Roll 27(Threat); Damage 16hp
Arrow 3 - Pirate bowman, Roll 16, Hit; Damage 16hp
Arrow 4 - Pirate bowman, Roll 31, Hit; Damage 16hp

I think my d8 is stuck....4, 2's in a row, what are the odds.

DM - Highlight to display spoiler: {Mak is looking for a way to swing onto the deck of the other ship. DM, can you provide DCs for that task?}

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Haste, Inspiring Courage| Encumbrance:57.29 lbs| Move: 60| Partial Cover(Crows Nest) +2 AC, +1 Reflex(Pending DM Approval)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+12=28 ;
Tuesday May 4th, 2021 9:22:50 AM
{Perception: 28}

Seeing the tied has turned on the battle and realizing they wildly outclass the pirates Falco decides to try and save the ship. Moving to the edge he casts create water on one of the smaller fires. {Create Water
on AN19}

"Stop fighting and surrender, you started the fight do not make us finish it."

While speaking he idly wonders how many people can fit on that boat.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Tuesday May 4th, 2021 7:40:13 PM
Tsak and Esmerelda race along the side of the ship. When he gets close to where Rolth is in the water Tsak leaps over the side, tucks up his knees and bombs one of the sailors in the water.
Esmerelda stays on deck peering over the side at the melee below.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=22 ;
Tuesday May 4th, 2021 7:52:09 PM
Elyas sees the fires starting on the enemy ship. he hears the men calling to each other to stop fighting and put out the fire.
(perception roll = 22)

Elyas as a sailor knows the danger of a fire on the open sea, and with the captain down these men likely don't want to continue the fight.

Elyas calls out, still invisible and above the pirates

"you are outmatched! surrender now and you will live! fight, and your ship will burn!

[ooc: no action this round, waiting to see if the pirates keep fighting.]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)
Fly (8 minutes)
Haste (3 rounds)
Greater invisibility (4 rounds)

DM Mark - Yikes, I Think the Ship is on Fire! d4=4 ; d12=6 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d20=7 ;
Tuesday May 4th, 2021 8:32:04 PM
Rolth saw where the pirate leader dropped, and surmised that two pirates in the water were pulling him behind them. He drops his weapon and dives into the water, landing on one and tearing a gash in his neck as he does so, killing the man.
Kiwina tells the pirates to surrender and the Petals will help save their ship.
Mak knew it was his shot that caused the pirate leader to fall from the rope. He focuses on the four pirates that decided to shoot at the Petals. Zing, zing, zing, zing! Four arrows hit home and one drops into the water as the other three fall lifeless on the deck of the burning ship.
Falco also calls for surrender as he puts out one of the fires.
Tzak runs along the deck and tries to land on one of the two pirates where Rolth is. He misses a bit, but pops up next to one.
Elyas’ invisible voice calls from above for the men to surrender.

Where Rolth slashed the man’s throat, blood spreads in the water. Tsak splashed down next to the other pirate whose eyes go wide and he tries to pull away (withdraw). At the same time, Rolth and Tsak can see the body they had sinking beneath the water. The two heroes will need to decide if they go after the withdrawing pirate or grabs the sinking body. Make a DC 15 Athletics check or a DC 15 Dex check to grab the body. If you miss you can make a DC 12 Swim check to paddle down a few feet and grab it.

The pirates clearly see the four bowmen fall to Mak’s flurry of arrows, and they want nothing to do with that. No other bows are raised.

Most of the men are calling to each other to pull up buckets of water and are working to put out the fires. The webbing continues to burn across the deck, lighting more fires and burning the lower rigging. They do not respond to the calls for surrender. Some cast wary glances toward The Rose. Some are a bit frightened of the disembodied voice. All are focused on the fires.

The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 17; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d20+10=30 ;
Tuesday May 4th, 2021 8:58:37 PM
Rolth makes a grab for the sinking captain and snags him by the arm, hauling him back toward the Rose.

(Check = 30 vs DC 15, success!)

He keeps his rage going for the moment, but stops singing, seeing that most of the fight has gone out of the pirates. He calls for the Petals to toss down a rope to aid in returning to the deck, if they would be so kind.

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Haste
Mirror Image 8/40 rounds used, 2 images remain
Expeditious Retreat 7/40 rounds used
Bear’s Endurance 6/30 rounds used
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 3/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday May 4th, 2021 10:12:44 PM
Kiwina makes a second attempt, while he moves and digs out a rope for Rolth. "If you surrender, we will help save your ship!"

The other side of the coin, that if they don't surrender the fight will continue, goes unsaid.

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Water breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Ranger Spells:
1 - resist energy, speak with animals
Druid Spells:
0 - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame (used), summon nature's ally I
storm burst - 0/7
Aumakua one 1st level ranger spell

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/18T/18FF|CMD 29| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|11/6/-/-(RS)/11(HT)|(Full, WFin,Haste,PS)**|1d6 d20+11=14 ; d6=2 ;
Wednesday May 5th, 2021 8:22:42 AM
Mak saw that the fight had gone out of the pirates, the next task was to save the ship and the men. Mak slung his bow across his back and started the climb down to the main deck. Once he was close to the deck he jumped the rest of the way but his feet slipped as he landed and he slammed against the deck boards. The impact from the muffed landing jarred his lame leg and pain shot through him for a moment as he lay prone.

Mak cursed to himself as he rubbed his leg and tried to stand.

OOC: Difficult terrain, half movement. 15' descent and then jump the remaining bit to the deck. DC 15 Acrobatics check to avoid 10' of the fall. Acrobatics +11, Roll 14. Fail. Takes 2 hp Damage. Mak didn't attack this round so he should have a standard action to use to stand from prone.

**Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:57.29 lbs| Move: 60

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday May 5th, 2021 9:39:29 AM
Ignoring the rest of what is going on Falco continues to work on putting out fire. He moves along the side of the boat and targets another fire with create water. {Create Water: AN15}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Wednesday May 5th, 2021 10:16:43 AM
Tsak helps Rolth to keep the captain afloat.
He gets a weird feeling as everytime his head goes below a wave he continues to be able to breathe. Reminding himself that the captain is not so lucky he takes care to keep the man's face above the water while he waits for a rope from the Rose.

DM Mark - Yikes, I Think the Ship is on Fire!
Wednesday May 5th, 2021 10:46:49 PM
Rolth grabs the body the two pirates were towing. The thing hangs limp and has a couple of Mak’s arrows sticking out of it. He calls for a rope from his friends.
Kiwina starts to let down a rope as he again calls for the pirates on the ship to surrender.
Mak drops down to the main deck, picks himself up, and stands back up.
Falco remains focused on the fires. This earns him some wary looks from the other ship.
Tzak helps Rolth, and finds that he can breathe just as well underwater as above. Which is a weird sensation.

A rope descends from The Rose near Tsak and Rolth.

The webbing continues to burn away, spreading fire across the deck of the pirate ship as it does so, burning rigging and such as it goes.

Noone moves to pick up the fallen pirates’ bows.

Aboard The Razor’s Edge there is a great deal of scurrying going on. Most of those on the deck are preoccupied with lowering and raising canvas buckets on the farside of the ship. You see a rather fat pirate show up on deck and he starts barking at the others. He wears a leather apron and has a big cleaver in one hand. “Here now, get that fire out. Move ya laggard, er I’ll brain ya. You there Cleatus, yer gonna be sleepin with the fishes if’n ya don’ get that fire out. Where’s the cap’n? Cour, yer making a mess of it. Move faster ya worthless skum, afor’n I pitch ya overboard! Put yer backs into it lads, or we’ll be roasted for sure!”

You hear bits form some of the other pirates.

”Ach, I burned me hand!”
“Quit yer whinin or I’ll put the fire out wit you.”
“Where’s the cap’n?”
“Hey, why’s that bird guy putting out our fires on our ship?”
“A’cause he don’t see it as our ship no more.”
“Let’s get outta here.”
“HEY! HEY OVER THERE. THIS WAS ALL A MISTAKE. WE’RE REAL SORRY. WE’RE GONNA GO. YOU KIN KEEP THAT OTHER SHIP - THEIR TREASURE’S ALL YOURS. WE DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO GET IT, AN WE GOTS NUTHIN.”

A couple pirates are trying to move up into the rigging. They seem to be trying to get a sail unfurled, but they're having a very difficult time as most of the ropes that led down to the deck were burned up. And they keep glancing back nervously at The Rose.

Profession Sailor DC 10:Highlight to display spoiler: {it’s going to be several minutes before they can get a sail in place that will catch enough wind to move the ship, even longer before the ship would respond.}

The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday May 6th, 2021 8:14:07 AM
Kiwina steadies the rope while Rolth and Tsak climb with their prisoner or their prize (depending on the captain's condition). He is no longer calling for the surrender of the other ship, but talking to the Petals. If the pirates overhear, so be it. "I don't think they're giving up. Tactically, I guess our best bet is to continue the attack while their attention is divided. The fat one in the apron seems to be taking charge -- he should be our next target."

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Water breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Ranger Spells:
1 - resist energy, speak with animals
Druid Spells:
0 - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame (used), summon nature's ally I
storm burst - 0/7
Aumakua one 1st level ranger spell

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/18T/18FF|CMD 29| Ebonstrike, +2 Rapier-Admantium|11/6/-/-(RS)/11(HT)|(Full, WFin,Haste,PS)**|1d6 d20+23=31 ;
Thursday May 6th, 2021 8:38:48 AM
Mak looked across the gap between the two ships and bouyed by the sense of speed bestowed by Elyas he took a running start and leapt across the gap to the other ship. As soon as he touched the deck on the other ship he started barking out orders as he pointed in the directions he wanted the crew to move.

"Form a bucket line. Lets concentrate on the big one aft first. YOU!" Mak said pointing at the cook, "Get in line and help." As Mak barked the orders he had his hand on his sword, but he didn't draw it.

As soon as the line started to form Mak took his place at it's head and started directing the water to the worst spots on the deck and the rigging.

OOC: Acrobatics +23, +11 from skill, +12 from the haste, Roll 31. Mak jumps to AN18 and then moves to AP14. His intended location for throwing the water is AP10 while he stands at AP11

**Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:57.29 lbs| Move: 60

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened d20+8=25 ;
Thursday May 6th, 2021 8:53:32 AM
(Climb=25)

Tsak ties the rope in a loop under the arms of the captain then shimmies up it to help pull him out of the water from aboard the Rose. He'll then throw the rope back down for Rolth.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday May 6th, 2021 12:14:21 PM
Watching the fire spead and get doused Falco is unclear if they are losing the battle. All he can do is keep casting create water. He continues to work on the area with smaller fires this time targeting another {Create Water: AP17}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday May 6th, 2021 1:30:56 PM
Elyas lands on the pirate ship, waiting to see if the captain has new orders and making sure no one attacks again before dropping his invisibility, but it looks like the fight has gone out of their enemies. there is not much Elyas can do to stop the fires on the other ship, unfortunately. he's much better at starting fires than putting them out.

He thinks thorugh his spells, then comes to a new plan.

"Help is coming! he calls to Falco, then starts casting a spell. Nothing like a battel to try out my new spell i learned by studying those stones...

Elyas begins casting Summon Monster 4, and will summon a medium water elemental next round

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, color spray
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)
Fly (8 minutes)
Haste (1 rounds)
Greater invisibility (2 rounds)
Casting Summon spell as a 1 round action

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 17; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) |
Thursday May 6th, 2021 6:14:07 PM
Rolth will help get the pirate captain aboard the Rose before climbing up himself. He's staying angry, what with having to jump in the water and all, at least for the moment.

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Haste
Mirror Image 9/40 rounds used, 2 images remain
Expeditious Retreat 8/40 rounds used
Bear’s Endurance 7/30 rounds used
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 4/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

DM Mark - Yikes, I Think the Ship is on Fire! d20+2=13 ; d10=6 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+4=9 ;
Thursday May 6th, 2021 11:31:07 PM
Kiwina helps his friends climb back aboard, giving them an update.
Mak makes an impressive jump, landing deftly aboard the pirate ship and starts directing the fire fighting activities.
Tzak ties the rope to the dead pirate, and climbs back aboard The Rose
Falco continues to watch from a distance and drops water into the fire on the other ship.
Elyas lands invisible on the pirate ship (where?) and begins a summoning spell.
Rolth helps Tsak and Kiwina get the dead pirate aboard, but needs to wait for the rope to come back down. (DM assumes there was a knotted rope available near the railing of a ship to easily bring people aboard so the climb DC is 0. The climb DC for climbing the ship side is 20.)

A few pirates climb back aboard their ship.

As Mak directs the pirates to do what they’re already doing, he gets some glances. The fat cook has their attention and has them working in good order to put out the fires, occasionally hitting a few with the flat side of his big cleaver if they don’t move fast enough. Mak tells the cook to get to work as well, and the man just glares at Mak as he continues directing the others. “If you wanna help, that’d be fine. But I got these louts in order. You people already lit our ship on fire, so don’t interfere ‘til we get it out! Where’s the cap’n?”

The last of the webbing burns even as some of the other fires are put out.

A couple of sailors move carefully above decks to get one sail in place. They’re having a hard time with just the two of them, but they’re making some progress. But this ship is going nowhere right now.

With Mak aboard, the chatter stops. Except for Elyas disembodied voice spellcasting on the deck. That’s kind freaking them out.

The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Friday May 7th, 2021 3:45:30 AM
Tsak moves back to the steam engine. He wants to make sure the Rose can keep pace with the other ship if needed. He otherwise waits to see what happens next.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 17; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) |
Friday May 7th, 2021 4:09:29 AM
When the rope comes back down, Rolth climbs aboard the Rose. Once on deck, he’ll let his rage ebb, andnd see what happens next.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/18T/18FF|CMD 29| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman.|15/10/-/-/15(HT)|(Full,WFin,Haste,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+7=18 ;
Friday May 7th, 2021 8:35:31 AM
Mak glared back, but the man wasn't intimidating him at all. "Your captains dead and you will be too if you don't drop your weapon and do as you're told." Mak said as he brought out his sword. "Your ship is burning and we aren't giving YOU a ride if it goes down, so you have a choice. Do as I say, or die at sea. Also," he continued. "50 gold to the man that hands me that cleaver."

OOC: Intimidation +7, Roll 18

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday May 7th, 2021 9:08:50 AM
Falco chuckles at the demand for the cleaver but stops casting create water at this point. Its their boat, if they want it they can put it out, after all the Rose was not the aggressor. Just to be safe he grabs his bow.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday May 7th, 2021 10:15:15 AM
"Let's be clear. Those pirates are our prisoners, or they're swimming home. Except for the one who earns Mak's money. He goes free -- no sense paying a prisoner."

Kiwina intends on moving to the other ship, but waits until Rolth is on board before doing so. (He will make the move next round.) He makes sure that word has reached Ramsey that the deck is reasonably safe for the crew now.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:32(AO)/28/21T/18FF|CMD 32| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|11/6/-/-/11(HT)|(Full,WFin,FDef,Haste,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2
Friday May 7th, 2021 3:35:32 PM
Mak halfway heard Kiwina proclaim that the pirates would be prisoners, but he doubted they'd be able to imprison them all if they intended to get this ship back into port. Better to sway them over to their cause and kick them off the boat once it was at dock.

As Kiwina spoke Mak moved closer to the cook.

OOC: Mak moves to AS13, note his AC to AoO from Movement is 32

**Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:57.29 lbs| Move: 60

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday May 7th, 2021 6:48:33 PM
"Do we know that their captain is dead?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 17; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) |
Saturday May 8th, 2021 5:30:15 PM
"No, Captain K, I'm not sure whether he is dead, but we should definitely check his condition now. I can stabilize him if needed."

DM Mark - Yikes, I Think the Ship is on Fire!
Saturday May 8th, 2021 7:59:31 PM
Tzak checks the ship’s engine. He notes the reassuring low hum of the warp core. Er, I mean of the steam engine.
Rolth climbs back aboard The Rose. The dead body of the pirate leader lies sprawled on the deck, with Mak’s arrows sticking out of hit. Water tinged with blood pools about the body.
Mak glares at the fat cook barking at the pirates to put out the fires, and tells the man to drop his weapon. He offers 50 gold to the first man that hands him the cook’s cleaver as he moves up to face the cook. He can see that the man's leather apron is pretty dirty and covered in greasy stains.
Falco stops dropping water on the deck and watches to see what happens with Mak’s offer.
Kiwina adds to Mak’s offer, sweeting it with a promise of freedom.
Elyas finishes his summoning spell, and a medium water elemental appears on deck.

The fat cook can see the burned pirate bodies, and notes several fallen ones with arrows protruding from them. He looks at Mak’s confident demeanor with an appraising look, and upon hearing Kiwina’s offer he draws the cleaver and hands it to Mak himself. ”Here ya go. I got some more if yer a collector. I’ll get the gold from ya once we get these fires out.”

Then he turns back to yelling at the pirates to get the fires out. They continue their efforts and seem to be making headway putting out the fires.

(We don’t need to go round by round putting out the fires, but I don’t want to short change any PC actions.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Saturday May 8th, 2021 8:58:31 PM
Rolth is quite pleased to be back aboard the Rose, and impressed when Elyas' water elemental shows up. Makes him feel better about selling the water elemental gem, and doubly pleased for when the air gem will come in handy at some point. Fate has a way of playing out with such things! Looking at the Captain, he says, "Looks dead to me after all, Captain Kiwina, but I haven't checked carefully. I reckon I'll hop over the the pirate ship in a moment, once I catch my breath." Feeling a little fatigued as his rage ebbs, Rolth brings his wrists together, says a brief prayer to Domi, and feels a wash of restored energy. (Mark of Domi, lesser restoration)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Saturday May 8th, 2021 9:26:40 PM
Elyas appears on the deck and directs the water elemental to start walking through the flaming parts of the deck, quenching the flames as it goes.

["The elemental’s touch puts out non-magical flames of Large size or smaller. The creature can dispel magical fire it touches as dispel magic (caster level equals elemental’s HD)."

he stands close to Mak, noot wanting to be split up if the pirates decide they want to go another round for some reason. he trusts that they don't want to do all this again, but you can never be too careful with pirates...

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+22=41 ; d20+5=13 ;
Sunday May 9th, 2021 9:47:46 AM
"As I see it, we need to secure oaths of surrender from the pirates and render aid to The Pounding Fury. The question is who to put aboard their ship when we go to port to make sure they follow us to port, and we can figure that out later." Kiwina would have been more surprised if the pirate captain were not dead after near-simultaneous attacks from Rolth and Mak, but it had to be confirmed.

"Shall we go talk to the pirates?" Kiwina makes the running leap from ship to ship. (Acrobatics = 41)

Once across, Kiwina helps put out fires by creating water (with less the range and volume than Falco's spells). He also talks to the pirates about the right of all beings to be heard and listened to fairly before being judged. . . He points out that even those who are accused may claim sanctuary in Pantheon's temples, there safely confined until a trial can be arranged. If they surrender, the pirates do not need to fear revenge. (Oratory = 13, not a great nor a horrible performance)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Sunday May 9th, 2021 11:38:16 PM
Tsak moves from the steam engine to the Captain to confirm his status.
No response to verbal cues. check
No rise or fall in the chest. check
No pulse at wrist or neck. check
Punctured by three feathered arrows in a clear sign that 'Mak woz here'. check

He looks up and shakes his head.
Sorry lads, but this is an ex-Captain. Dead, deceased, fallen from his perch and shuffled off this mortal coil.

He looks to Rolth and Captain KDo you want me to assist Mak on whats left of their ship while you check out The Fury?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday May 10th, 2021 10:02:19 AM
Falco takes a quick glance at the captain to confirm what Tsak says and then agrees with Kiwina.

"Probably more then one of us will need to travel with them if that is the plan. I do not mind taking a position in the rigging where I can keep an eye out and my bow ready. Though they have numbers they did not seem to good at being pirates."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:32(AO)/28/21T/18FF|CMD 32| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|11/6/-/-/11(HT)|(Full,WFin,FDef,Haste,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2
Monday May 10th, 2021 4:06:32 PM
Mak accepted the cleaver with a nod to the cook. ”Lets get this fire out shall we?” Mak said as he pitched in to help. At present he ignored those in the rigging as they tried to restore the sails.

DM Mark - Fires are out. What now?
Monday May 10th, 2021 7:52:50 PM
Rolth removes his fatigue.
Elyas directs his water elemental to begin putting out the fires. (For future reference, a water elemental uses their Drench ability as a standard action that will extinguish up to one large area of fire each round.)
Kiwina suggests ways to secure the pirate’s surrender and their ship, and leaps aboard the pirate ship.
Tzak confirms that what you think is the pirate captain is in fact dead, and asks Kiwina about next steps.
Falco confirms Tsaks assessment, and talks about ways to secure and sail the pirate ship.
Mak accepts the cleaver and sets about putting out the fire with the others.

The water elemental glides across the deck, pausing here and there to summon a drenching amount of water. And each time the water results in an angry hiss as elements connect and the flames are put out. The pirates pause for a moment with the appearance of a vaguely humanoid shaped wave of water helps with their task. The cook barks at them again and they return to their buckets along with Mak. Soon, all the fires are out.

Mak, Kiwina and Elyas stand on the deck

The pirates are an interesting mix of anger and fear as they speak among themselves.

”So, what happens now?”
“They’re gonna be sore about that other ship.”
“That ship wuz ours fer the takin.”
“Yeah, an’ now it ain’t.”
“Think we kin take em?”
“I dunno, ask them dead guys.
“Ask that invisible voice.”
“Ask that water thing.”
“Ask the dead cap’n.”

At that point, a scrawney pirates angrily pulls out a dagger and shouts “Aaaaa, for Captain Klenzendorf!” As he runs past the fat cook, the large man sticks out his foot and the pirate falls flat as his dagger skiters across the deck. The cook puts his foot on the man’s back and says, “You best relax Finkel. The cap’n’s gone and you don’t need to join him just yet.”

The two pirates in the rigging above the deck stop their work with the sail as they watch what’s happening below nervously.

Everyone looks expectantly at the Petals. At least the ones they can see.

One in the back says, “Oh, um, hey. Thanks fer puttin the rest o' the fires. We, um, we … can we go now?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|) d20+30=36 ; d20+15=25 ;
Monday May 10th, 2021 9:13:30 PM
Rolth casually makes a running leap onto the former pirate ship and saunters up to the crowd, weapon ready enough but not upraised or threatening. (Acrobatics = 36, success) "Can you go now? Well, that is an interesting question! Lemme check the Mariners' Guide to Law of the Sea, Section 5, Sub-Section 12, Piracy and Other Capital Crimes. Ah yes, here it is, it says punishable by death, barring extenuating circumstances. By extenuating circumstances, I'm sure that they mean 'reasons sufficient to not put the rest of these scurvy dogs to death, such reasons being given freely and quickly, lest these fellows end up like their captain and a few dozen of their companions, down in Wavey Bones locker beneath the waves.' So I suggest that you explain yourselves post-haste. You can start by explaining why you attacked the Pounding Fury, whether and who or what sent you to do such a thing, and what you intended to do with the ship, its crew, and its cargo. Do begin now, because unlike the Pirate Code, the Laws of the Sea are not mere guidelines." He grins fiercely, to punctuate this pretty little speech.

Intimidate = 25

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Monday May 10th, 2021 9:17:44 PM
(OOC: Corrected my current HPs and updated my ongoing effects, in case it matters later)

Effect Tracking:
Waterbreathing
Mirror Image 12/40 rounds used, 2 images remain
Expeditious Retreat 11/40 rounds used
Bear’s Endurance 10/30 rounds used
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday May 10th, 2021 9:52:44 PM
Kiwina listens to Rolth's speech with amusement. These fellows should figure out by now that they are prisoners. He thinks than an oath of surrender from each individual pirate should suffice, with a few Petals on board to make sure this ship gets to the same port as the Rose. If necessary, he can pray to Pantheon to detect anyone who is lying. Those that don't surrender or that lie about surrendering might need to go swimming.

"Tsak or Falco, does our friend the captain have any jewelry around his neck?"

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Water breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Ranger Spells:
1 - resist energy, speak with animals
Druid Spells:
0 - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame (used), summon nature's ally I
storm burst - 0/7
Aumakua one 1st level ranger spell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday May 11th, 2021 12:21:58 PM
Seeing Rolth has things well in hand Falco examines the captain more closely. First casting detect magic as he searches the body for interesting items.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:32(AO)/28/21T/18FF|CMD 32| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|11/6/-/-/11(HT)|(Full,WFin,FDef,Haste,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2 d20+5=19
Tuesday May 11th, 2021 1:42:41 PM
Mak knew a little about pirate codes but left Rolth to do the talking. Instead he went to the helm and guided the ship a little closer to the Rose.

OOC: Sailor, Roll 19

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday May 11th, 2021 2:00:22 PM
Elyas stands back, impressed at Rolth's speech.

he eyes the pirates, trying to guages how much of a fight they might put up between here and the next port.

he leans over to Kiwina

"Captain, permission to be one of the Petals to oversea this crew as we bring the ships to port? as long as we stay relatively close together I can get myself and any other petals back to the Rose if something goes wrong, and i think the threat of magical fireballs should keep them in line after that quick little fight.

DM Mark - Maritime Law
Tuesday May 11th, 2021 9:09:17 PM
Rolth quotes imaginary maritime law to inform the pirates that they may not go, and will be put to death unless they can offer extenuating circumstances regarding why the attacked The Pounding Fury.
Kiwina asks his friends if the dead captain is wearing a strange amulet.
Falco examines the dead captain’s body, looking for magic. He finds a magic potion, a magic chain shirt, a magic buckler strapped to his arm, a magic rapier, a magic belt, a magic ring, a magic cloak, a sap, a dagger, and some thieves tools.
Mak moves to the helm of the ship to guide it, but the ship is not moving as it bobs alongside The Rose.
Elyas suggest that he remain aboard The Pounding Fury to protect the Petals there.
Tzak

Rolth gets a number of answers to his question, all at once.

“Extra circus stances? I was at a circus once. They kinda stood like this.”
“Nah, ya idiot. They stand like this at a circus!”
The two run through some odd poses, looking at the heroes for a reaction.

“The attack? Oooo, that was all the cap’n’s idea. He was a bad one that cap’n.”
“Yeah, we tole him not to attack.”
“Yeah. ‘Let em go’ we said.”
“We told him not to kill centaurs. Centaurs is the good guys we said!”
“Us too. We’re good guys. The Cap’n was the bad one.”
They look hopefully at Kiwina as they say this.

”Ugh. We are soooo glad you rescued us from that guy.”
“Yeah, I wuz a farmer a’fore he kidnapped me and brought me here.”
“Me too. I was a kidnapped farmer too.”
“Yeah, don’t kill us. Kill the cap’n.”

The two in the rigging remain quiet and still, and try to hide in the sail canvas.

As Mak walks away, the fat cook says, “Hey. I gave ya that cleaver. Where’s my money? We had a deal. An’ I have a deal with you too, centaur.”

The pirates seem to give the water elemental a wide berth through all of this.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|) d20+14=20 ;
Tuesday May 11th, 2021 9:34:02 PM
Rolth looks suspiciously at the ones claiming to be farmers, and tries to figure out whether that is just a load of horse manure. He suggests to Captain Kiwina and the rest of the Petals that we take all of their weapons, search the ship for information and treasure, and then move to render assistance to the Pounding Fury.

Sense motive = 20

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday May 11th, 2021 11:47:37 PM
Kiwina agrees with Rolth that the Petals should confiscate weapons and assist The Pounding Fury as soon as they can. Until the pirates admit defeat, he is not in favor of searching -- too risky. "If the captain was the bad one, you needn't worry. But you do need to cooperate. Does anyone here have a problem with following any orders that we give?"

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/18FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|10/5/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,FDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+4=7 ; d20+5=12 ;
Wednesday May 12th, 2021 9:04:37 AM
Mak stayed at the helm and looked up the two men in the rigging and motioned that they should continue what they were doing. In the meantime he held the ship on course as it bobbed in the water as he knew that even a mild current could cause the boat to come about or angle into the Rose if left unattended.

To the cook Mak said. "You'll get your gold when the captain and Rolth are done with you." Mak said as he sheathed his sword and deposited the cleaver into his pack.

OOC: Removed Haste since we seem to be outside combat.

Sense Motive +4, Roll 7; PS: Sailor +5, Roll 12

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday May 12th, 2021 10:05:56 AM
Falco starts to stash the magic items for later identification by the Petals and moves to watch the goings on. The pirate crew seems to be under control but he is not going to offer them healing at this point, save that for the victims on the other ship.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Wednesday May 12th, 2021 6:11:02 PM
Tsak stays aboard the Rose. He will help guide her across to the Fury when the time comes.
He waits, crissbow in hand, wbile the situation with the pirates is resolved peacefully.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday May 12th, 2021 6:51:23 PM
Elyas asks the cook

"do you know what happened with the other ship right before you chased us down? are there any survivors over there? one of the crew mentioned that the ship hasn't been unloaded yet"

and to Kiwina

"before we sail off with this ship, we should probably check out the other ship. I have no idea how we're going to manage getting 3 ships back to a port at the same time, but if we can it would be worth it.

DM Mark - Maritime Law
Wednesday May 12th, 2021 11:10:06 PM
Rolth suggests a plan to Kiwina. He tries to see if the farmers are who they say they are. For Rolth: Highlight to display spoiler: {Rolth doesn’t know if they’re farmers or not, but he senses that they two are desperate to save their skins and will probably say anything.}
Kiwina calls for cooperation from the pirates, and asks if they mind taking orders.
Mak stays at the helm, motions to the two in the rigging, and tells the cook he’ll get his money “when the captain and Rolth are done with him.”
Falco watches, ready to get to The Pounding Fury.
Tzak also stays aboard The Rose, also ready to get to the other ship.
Elyas asks about pirates about The Pounding Fury.

In response to Kiwina’s question about taking orders, about a third of them remain sullen and quiet. The rest however seem eager to help out, asserting they should be able to get their ship in able to sail in about an hour.

Mak looks around the deck of the ship and at the burned rigging. He thinks about an hour is right. The cook is not happy about being put off my Mak on the gold, but does not argue.

Sense Motive DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {They’re eager to help alright. Maybe a little too eager for a group that just lost their ship.}

There’s a lot of talk, but what do the heroes plan to do?

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=27 ;
Wednesday May 12th, 2021 11:29:04 PM
(Sense motive = 27)

Kiwina realizes that a majority of the pirates are up to something. What he says is, "I think it does this crew credit to see that the cook here wants to be paid right away. Shows he isn't worried about someone else stealing his money. Mak, what do you think? Should I have the money sent over from our ship now, rather than waiting to put him ashore with it?"

The Petals need to move on the helping The Pounding Fury. "Well, then. The first order is to put any weapons you're carrying in a pile on the deck, there." Kiwina points somewhere in the middle of the deck. "And then move to the aft of the ship once your weapons are in the pile."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Thursday May 13th, 2021 6:00:16 AM
Tsak yells across the void to the Petals aboard the pirate ship Perhaps you could sail that ship with a skeleton crew and a few of those likely lads could spend some time trussed up over here on the Rose. Just to ensure the rest of the crew's cooperation. Lets collect weapons and tie a few up so that we can quickly see to the Fury! Investigating Her might also shed light on how much we can trust these barnacle brains.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Thursday May 13th, 2021 6:59:53 AM
Rolth adds to Captain Kiwina’s instructions, [b]"Ok, one at a time, come forward to place your weapons in the pile, starting with you." He points at the pirate in AU11. After that he will direct them one at a time to move forward to discard their weapons, and then return to their starting places.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+9=29 ;
Thursday May 13th, 2021 8:19:24 AM
{Sense Motive: 29}

Falco watches the interaction for a moment and sighs.

"Some of them will coperate but the others are up to something. A skeleton crew and restraints sound like the right plan. They must not be smart enough to know when they are beat."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13(x3) d20+4=5 ;
Thursday May 13th, 2021 8:52:16 AM
Mak was distracted with the men in the rigging and didn't pay much attention to those on the deck. He did however see and hear Rolth instruct the pirates to pile their weapons on the deck, so he braced his foot against the ships wheel and drew out his bow.

"Do as Rolth says and you'll stay dry and unpunctured."

OOC: Sense Motive +4, Roll 5. Fail

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+19=26 ; d20+12=29 ;
Thursday May 13th, 2021 11:45:20 PM
Kiwina watches the pirates carefully, to detect any sings of treachery.

(perception = 26; sense motive = 29)

DM Mark - "Do as Rolth says and you'll stay dry and unpunctured."
Friday May 14th, 2021 12:50:31 AM
Kiwina asks Rolth about the cook’s payment. Then he instructs the pirates to put their weapons in a pile on the deck. He watches the pirates carefully.
Tzak suggests tying some up to ensure the cooperation of the others, and that the Petals should make haste to the centaur ship.
Rolth directs the pirates to do as pile their weapons on the deck as Kiwina suggests.
Falco worries about the cooperation of the pirates.
Mak draws his bow and instructs the pirates to do as Rolth says.

The pirates seem a bit relieved as the summoning spell finally expires and the water elemental disappears.

They comply with the directive to give up their weapons, piling them on the deck as instructed. Several look nervously at Mak, staring them down from behind a drawn bow. Kiwina can see that not all are happy about this, but all seem to comply. Kiwina does note a few that try to hide weapons, but when he calls them out they fearfully drop the hidden weapons and the rest become very compliant.

The cook pulls out a big knife as he walks over to Rolth. He says quietly, ”I cook with this, and I have a number of sharp things down in the kitchen. Takin’ swords was smart, but you know knives are tools too. An there are plenty of things that can serve as improvised weapons aboard. Establishing order and letting them know who’s in charge will go far with this lot. They’re used to a hard hand.”

What now? Do you tie some up? Keel haul them? Make em walk the plank? Do you get them to sail their ship, or do the Petals try to do it? Profession Sailor DC 12 will tell you you need more than just the Petals to get underway. Ramsey and his crew can handle The Rose.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13(x3)
Friday May 14th, 2021 8:21:57 AM
Mak knew they couldn't keep this up with all hands on deck. There just weren't enough petals to keep an eye on all these men.

"We could lock them up in the hold and sail the ship ourselves. Maybe keep a handful of the more cooperative ones to help us up top. Those that decide to be helpful might get 10 gold from my personal treasure once we get safely to port or ride in the hold. They'll still have to stand trial for their piracy, but they won't be penniless.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Friday May 14th, 2021 9:15:10 AM
Tsak has a quick chat with Ramsay to make sure he knows what's going on. That the petals are going to sail the pirate ship and he should take charge of the Rose. Also that they still need to check on the Fury before the convoy heads to port.
Then he looks to cross to the other ship. Are there any more of those planks around, I'm not sure I can make the jump?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+8=18 ;
Friday May 14th, 2021 9:30:26 AM
{Profession Sailor: 18}

"My friends, we do not have the bodies to sale the ship ourselves. We will need some of them to do their job. I think that the cook.., we should learn his name, has it right. One of you big folks needs to take on the roll of being the hard captain. Get them in line and don't be afraid to backhand one or two of necessary."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13(x3)
Friday May 14th, 2021 11:24:30 AM
Mak heard Falco and swung his bow around to point at the nearest pirate.

"You!" Decide. Swim, die, or work? It's your choice, make it now!"

Mak thought Rolth might try a more diplomatic approach but he had no time for that. The other ship needed their aid.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|) d20+14=32 ;
Friday May 14th, 2021 4:14:01 PM
Rolth is amused by Mak's attempt to intimidate the pirates. Seeing that some are sheep and some are goats, he focuses on separating the surly goats from the compliant sheep, and herds the goats into the hold. He figures Captain Kiwina can handle the others just fine. While there in the hold, he takes a look around to see what sort of booty or cargo might be lying about, and also to make sure that nothing too dangerous is left for these miscreants to makes trouble with.

Perception = 32

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=14 ;
Friday May 14th, 2021 5:31:37 PM
After pulling out his holy symbol, Kiwina addresses the cook -- since he seems to be the natural leader of the remaining pirates. "If you have any inclination to help your men get through this in good health, are you willing to let us know who would help bring this ship to port? I won't forget that you've been promised 50 pieces of gold for what you've already done and your freedom for your cooperation."

Kiwina tries to determine if the cook is being deceitful when he responds.

Sense motive = 14; With a successful Sense Motive check secretly opposed by either a Will save or a Bluff check (target's choice), the justicar can tell when a target creature is lying, just like a Discern Lies spell.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=12 ;
Saturday May 15th, 2021 11:52:19 AM
Elyas helps collect the weapons left on the deck and transport them to the rose.

After that is finished, he works with rolth to separate the compliant crew from those that look like trouble. He tried to look for any more hidden weapons, but shrugging that wasn't turned in now is too hidden for him to notice
(perception = 12)

DM Mark - "Decide. Swim, die, or work."
Saturday May 15th, 2021 2:02:01 PM
Tzak informs Ramsey he will need to take charge of The Rose as the Petals will be needed on the other ship. He wonders aloud if there are any boarding planks to use on the other ship.
Falco asks aloud the cook's name, as he suggests the Petals take charge of the other ship.
Mak suggest locking some of the pirates up to quell any trouble on the voyage. He draws an arrow on a pirate as he says, "You! Decide. Swim, die, or work? It's your choice, make it now!"
Rolth looks around the hold for loot or cargo. He spies some crates and chests, and some stowed and labeled ship's gear and food stuffs. There is also an unorganized pile of ship’s goods and other things that seems to have been recently piled here.
Kiwina approaches the fat cook, asking for his cooperation.
Elyas wants to move the pile of weapons from the pirate ship back to The Rose, but there’s the matter of about a 15 foot gap between the ships. He finds that it’s probably easiest to lob the 30 or so weapons one at time across. The crew on The Rose stay out of where the weapons are landing.

In response to Mak’s directive, the pirate freezes in place and says, "Ok, ok, I choose work." A few nearby see this and a couple more hidden weapons are thrown down in a pile as they say, "Uh, we choose work too." A couple of pirates are tossing any dead pirates (burnt, killed by arrows, etc.) into the water. They go through the dead pirates' pockets as they do so.

Ramsey reacts to Tsak's request, and quickly gets the crew of The Rose moving and the Rose ready to sail. Once Elyas has the weapons across, Ramsey gives him a thumbs up and gets them collected.

As Tsak calls over for a boarding plank, one of the pirates in the rigging quickly runs along the spar, grabs a line and swings down onto the deck of The Razor's Edge. He calls to another pirate and the two extend a long plank across to Tsak. DC 12 Acrobatics for Tsak to cross. If Tsak looks nervous, the pirate will smirk and toss him a rope for safety, reducing the DC to 10.

The cook replies to Kiwina. "They call me Cookie here. Hmmm. Who can we trust? They’re a scurvy lot. I tell you what, you give me 20 gp a head and I'll find us 10 men we should be able to trust. Let me pay them and offer them freedom and I'll get us what we need. You'll find plenty o' gold in the cap'n'1s quarters if'n yer worried about the funds."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/78 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Saturday May 15th, 2021 10:03:03 PM
Rolth tells the recalcitrant ones to stay put in the hold. They will be brought food and water when needed. If they need anything else, they can send one person up on deck to talk with us. He then heads back up on deck to report on what he found in the hold, including his suspicions that there is gear taken from the Pounding Fury down there. He'll pitch in with sailing over to the Pounding Fury, all wall keeping an eye out for trouble from the pirates.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened d20+3=7 ;
Sunday May 16th, 2021 7:57:02 PM
(Acrobatics=7 Fail)
Tsak feels nervous, but tries not to show it. Half-way across, as the two ships roll and pitch in the water he looks down. The swell of the water beneath him befuddles his brain. His confidence and balance disappear in a wink and he ends up in the water, again.
He swims over to the pirate ship and waits, bobbing like bedraggled flotsam, for someone to send down a line.
Once aboard he will keep an eye on the pirates who have chosen to work, letting the other petals get on with exploring and inspecting the ship.

Esmerelda makes her way across the plank with ease and joins Tsak on the other ship.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Sunday May 16th, 2021 7:57:47 PM
Elyas' eyes perk up at the mention of treasure in the captain's quarters.

seems only fair, the captain is the one who directed them to attack us, and we defeated him in battle. seems like the gold should be ours now.

Elyas quickly moves to check out the captain's quarters once the weapons are over to the Rose

[ooc: I suppose i should have asked how long it had been since we started fighting. I was thinking it had only taken a couple minutes to intimidate the crew into not fighting us anymore, so Elyas would still have some time on his flight spell. if not, he will chuck any good-looking weapons to the Rose, but will just toss broken or less useful stuff in the drink]

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13(x3)
Monday May 17th, 2021 8:27:10 AM
Mak kept his bow up and ready. "Tsak and I will keep an eye on the situation here if you want to look below decks with Elyas. I also suggest that since the cook here isn't our prisoner we take him aboard the Rose so he has a comfortable place to sleep."

That was Mak's polite way of saying he didn't trust the cook and that the man could very well be plotting against them. The best thing to do would be to get him away from any allies he might have among the pirate crew.

With that said Mak started directing the ones that decided to work in the task of getting the ship back underway.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday May 17th, 2021 1:04:31 PM
Falco nods at Cookie's comment.

"No use for gold on the ship. Things get to the end there may be payment, may be jobs. Going to have to see if your proper bastards or were just made bad choices."

Falco stays on the new ship keeping an eye on things and helping to get thigns moving.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday May 17th, 2021 7:39:57 PM
Kiwina is willing to help Elyas search the captain's quarters, but getting Tsak on board takes priority.

DM Mark - "No use for gold on the ship."
Tuesday May 18th, 2021 12:58:01 AM
Rolth shares his suspicions about the cargo in the hold, even as he directs some of the pirates to say in there.
Tzak tries to cross to the other ship and falls in. Some of the pirates laugh, but one of the pirates dives in with a rope and makes sure the Tsak is able to climb back aboard. Clearly this pirate us sucking up, but hey - at least he’s sucking up. By contrast, Esmereda trots across the plank. It almost looks like she smirked at Tsak as the sodden ranger climbed back up.
The DM is reminded that Elyas can still fly, so he had conveyed the weapons over to The Rose. He ventures down into the ship looking for the captain’s quarters near the stern.
Falco rejects the cook's offer to take charge of a small group of pirates, and looks to get the pirate ship moving.
Mak directs the pirates getting the ship ready to sail, and suggest the cook be comfortably held aboard The Rose. There was a fair amount of rigging damaged in the fires, so it will be about an hour before the pirate ship is ready to sail. It could be put in tow to The Rose, though that would be slow going.
Kiwina makes sure Tsak is safely back on board. He looks to follow Elyas, but finds the passage ways very cramped for a centaur.

Cookie seems a bit put off to have his offer rejected, but quickly recovers and thanks Mak and Falco for their thoughtfulness. He seems a bit surly still as he carefully walks across a plank hanging onto a rope as he goes. As he does so he calls out to the Petals, ”I’ll be interested to see what you folk eat aboard your fancy ship. Don’t for get to feed the men over there. They get purty cranky purty quick if you don't keep their bellies full.”

As Elyas heads to what he thinks is the captain's quarters, he interrupts a couple of pirates kneeling before the captain’s door trying to pick the lock. They quickly stand, dropping their picks and tools. ”Oh, er, hi. We was….we was jes makin sure everythin's in order. An it seems like it is. Yep. We’ll jes go now. They rush past Elyas but are quickly stopped by a large centaur blocking the way. What do Elayas and Kiwina do with these two?

Also, what do you do above decks? Do you send The Rose ahead without the Petals, or do you send both boats over at a slower pace? Or do you wait an hour until the pirate ship is ready to sail on her own? You can see the other ship in the distance. It looks to not have any sails up, but it seems to be afloat.

(Let me know what you do, and I’ll administrate the rest in the next post rather than dragging you through any more details.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Tuesday May 18th, 2021 8:10:29 AM
Rolth suggests firing up the steam engine for extra speed and taking the Razor's Edge in tow. We can't trust these fellows if we leave them behind. He will remain on board to keep a lid on any trouble.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+8=18 ;
Tuesday May 18th, 2021 9:29:01 AM
{Profession Sailor: 18}

Falco nods at Rolths suggestion wondering if it workable.

"If we can do that it is a good plan. If not I think both boats need to move together. It is hard to think that speed is of that much essence, they have been adrift for some time already."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=21 ;
Tuesday May 18th, 2021 12:57:30 PM
perception = 21
Elyas stops the men, getting a good look at them and trying to decide if he had seen them above deck before.

who are you, and whyw ere you breaking into your captain's quarters?

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13(x3) d20+7=24 ; d20+5=22 ;
Tuesday May 18th, 2021 1:43:03 PM
Mak continued to watch the pirates on deck to make sure they were working as directed. He had them hoist the jib and using the helm started the ship forward towards the floating pirate victims.

OOC: A ship can be sailed only using the jib, but it's slow going. I think that's better than being towed and it should be easy for the Rose to keep pace. The jib is a triangular sail attached to the bow and I don't believe it was burned. BTW, this works only if the wind is blowing mostly in the direction we are heading. You can't sail upwind with the jib. Also, if the wind is above 14 knots it's not wise to do so.

Perception +7, Roll 24; PS: Sailor +5, Roll 22.

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+7=18 ; d6+1=3 ;
Tuesday May 18th, 2021 5:07:48 PM
Kiwina summons a stormburst on the nearer of the men (touch attack vs AC 18 for 3 points nonlethal damage and buffeting by wind and rain) -- it won't do real damage, but it will hopefully get across the idea that Kiwina is annoyed. After that he tells the men to answer Elyas'es questions, then go.

Kiwina is annoyed at the delays before they can reach The Pounding Fury, but figures it's best to secure the Razor's Edge as much as they can first. That means making sure there are no more pirates hiding here -- all on the deck or in the hold -- until the Petals have some idea what is down here that they might steal or use. While Elyas checks the captain's quarters, Kiwina looks around a bit in these cramped human spaces without straying far from Elyas. Once they're done -- including detecting for magic in the cabin, and if necessary getting someone more maneuverable to look around the men's quarters -- he'll join the rest of the Petals preparing to move the ships.

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Water breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Ranger Spells:
1 - resist energy, speak with animals
Druid Spells:
0 - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame (used), summon nature's ally I
storm burst - 1/7
Aumakua one 1st level ranger spell

DM Mark - "No use for gold on the ship."
Wednesday May 19th, 2021 12:04:17 AM
Rolth and Falco suggest using The Rose to tow The Razor’s Edge so the ships stay together and make their way to The Pounding Fury.
Mak tries to direct the pirates to get the sails in order enough to get the ship moving. However, this being the second, and by far the worst, fight this ship has been in and it’s damaged. (Good job on the sailing knowledge and skill, but it will take about an hour to get The Razor’s Edge ready to sail.)

The Petals will find that ropes and even the anchor chains of both ships could be used to tether the ships together rather than waiting to effect repairs on the pirate ship. As they set some of the pirates to the task, along with the crew of the The Rose, the two ships are soon moving toward The Pounding Fury. In about an hour, you will reach The Pounding Fury.

As you approach the centaur ship, you can see that it is listing a bit in the water. The sails and rigging are damaged. You do not see anyone on the deck - the ship is silent. What do you do?
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Below decks, Elyas and Kiwina encounter a couple of pirates, hitting them with a spell and demanding answers.

The two pirates look at each other and begin blaming the other one, each asserting “it was his idea.” The two waste no time following Kiwina’s order to go. The door to the captains quarters is locked, but you find some keys on the captain’s body that work here. You find a large, ill-kept cabin. There there are a number of bags and chests here.

You will find 10,000 GP of goods in the captain’s quarters, mostly in gold, silver and gems. In the hold there are 5,000 gp of goods in the hold of the ship, mostly pilfered gold and silver objects, carved statuary, wine, and some very fine food stuffs. Detect magic reveals no magic items beyond those that were on the captain’s body.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened d20+7=23 ;
Wednesday May 19th, 2021 1:11:40 AM
(Prof Sailor=23)
On deck, as Mak helps sort getting the ship moving, Tsak and Esmerelda keep a very close eye on the remaining sailors to ensure they are doing their jobs and nothing more (Sailor check).

As they approach the Fury Tsak realises that their force will need to be split again. Once they reach their goal he sets about herding the crew to one quarter of the deck where a couple of Petals can keep an eye on them while the rest go over the the listing Pounding Fury.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13(x3)
Wednesday May 19th, 2021 8:26:30 AM
Mak at the helm directed the pirates on deck as he and Tsak made certain they were on task. This went on for nearly an hour after he realized the wind direction and damage to the ship we enough that the ship needed some repairs before they could get it moving.

So when the ship came close to the Pounding Fury and he didn't see anyone one it, he addressed one of the pirates about something he had suspected early on. "Was the centaur ship without crew when you boarded her?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday May 19th, 2021 1:54:35 PM
Elyas will volunteer to go with the group that investigates the second ship.
"we don't know what we'll find there, but I have plenty of spells left for the day in case we run into any trouble. we should probably also bring Falco in case people need healing, and at least one other.

the logistics of moving three ships to the closest port seemed daunting, but if there were any survivors on the Fury perhaps it could be feasible to save all three vessels. otherwise, decisions aboout what to save might be needed.

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday May 19th, 2021 7:37:08 PM
When Kiwina gets back on deck and up to speed, he agrees with Mak's question and waits to see what the pirates answer -- although their attack on the Rose is enough to confirm their characters, it would explain a lot if they found The Pounding Fury and were stripping her.

If they say they found her abandoned, Kiwina follows up with questions about what they found aboard -- particularly whether there were bodies or anything that attacked them when they boarded.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Wednesday May 19th, 2021 8:00:39 PM
Rolth makes sure that our booty is secure aboard the Rose as we make the journey to the Pounding Fury. He recalls seeing some prisoners being taken shortly before the Razor's Edge came about to confront us, so he expects to find some of the crew hiding below. He is prepared to leap aboard after announcing our presence in Tauric. "Ahoy the Pounding Fury! We are the Eight Petaled Rose, sent by Pelonius to render aid to the Chief Stallion and his companions. We have defeated the pirates and wish to come aboard!"

DM Mark - Maybe it should be called The Pounded Fury
Thursday May 20th, 2021 12:09:30 AM
Tzak keeps an eye on these pirates as The Rose tows The Razor’s Edge, and takes extra measures as the two ships approach The Pounding Fury.
Mak steers the pirate ship as it’s towed. He also directs the pirates on repairs as the two ships proceed. He asks the pirates if The Pounding Fury had a crew.
Kiwina also has questions about the crew of The Pounding Fury.
Elyas says he’s ready with spells to quell any threat, and suggests that Falco be ready with healing spells.
Rolth makes sure the loot and booty aboard the pirate ship is secure. He calls out to The Pounding Fury, "Ahoy the Pounding Fury! We are the Eight Petaled Rose, sent by Pelonius to render aid to the Chief Stallion and his companions. We have defeated the pirates and wish to come aboard!"

As the two ships move, the steam engine aboard The Rose struggles under the load, but manages to power both ships. Under Mak’s direction, the pirates work on getting the pirate ship ready to sail. Some grumble a bit about this, but it seems effective in keeping them occupied.

The pirates are asked about any crew aboard The Pounding Fury. Most don’t seem to want to answer Mak’s questions, and the answers seem to vary.

”Aye, they had some crew. And they attacked us, so we had to defend ourselves.”
“Crew? I dunno. I, uh, I think they had some sorta crew.”
“Oooo, be careful with that crew. They’s a tricksy lot, an a bunch a liars.”
“Yeah. They were some lyin centaurs. Uh, not like this nice Mr. Kiwina you got here!”

As the heroes approach The Pounding Fury, Rolth calls out. And it’s good that they do. Because as they do so some very wary centaurs peer up from the hold and out from a couple of doorways, longbows drawn. You hear a centaur shout, ”Yeah, you say your some rose petals. Is that some pirate group? And what do you know about Pelonius and the Chief Stallion? We’ll not fall for your pirate tricks. Stay back or we’ll fill you full of holes!” None of them fire their bows however.

You can see that this ship is in pretty bad shape. There are supplies and debris scattered about, and there is some damage to the hull.

Profession Sailor DC 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {This ship will take some time to repair. You can see that some of the supplies and debris are actually tools and repair materials. Someone was working on the ship to effect repairs.}

Perception DC 17 or Healing DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {From the way the centaurs are moving you can tell they are very badly injured. It would not take much to put them down. You also see that some of the dark spots on the deck are actually blood.}

Sense Motive DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {The centaurs are trying to be intimidating, but they are actually terrified.}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened d20+7=16 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+1=20 ;
Thursday May 20th, 2021 1:43:26 AM
(Sailor=16, Perception=38, SenseMotive=20, spoilers spoiled!)

Easy lads, they're cornered and hurt. It looks like they were repairing some damage when the pirates attacked and they're beat up worse than their ship. Maybe make a show of leaving weapons behind and mention we have healers?

Tsak grew up a pirate slave and he knows how they work. Seeing the damage wrought to innocent people brings back memories and the look he gives the crew of the Fury bears very little in the way of humanity.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|) d20+8=9 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+16=19 ; d6=2 ;
Thursday May 20th, 2021 7:15:02 AM
Rolth takes Tsak’s word for it re the condition of the ship, but can clearly see that the centaurs are terrified. He speaks comfortingly in tauric and tries to persuade them to allow him to come aboard, weaponless, and try to aid them. They should be able to clearly see that we have taken their former attackers as prisoners and have their ship under tow. He will show his Mark of Domi, and if allowed to board, will channel energy to heal some centaurs nearby.

Sailor = 9, fail
Perception = 33, success
Sense motive = 21, success
Diplomacy = 19
Channel energy = 2hp

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13(x3) d20+7=10 ; d20+4=10 ;
Thursday May 20th, 2021 8:43:33 AM
Mak was concentrating on piloting the ship and directing the crew so he missed much of what was happening on the deck of the Pounding Fury. He did overhear some of the conversation and looked up to see which colors the pirate ship was flying.

OOC: PS: sailor, taking 10; Perception +7, Roll 10, Fail; Sense Motive +4, Roll 10, Fail;
If Mak sees the Jolly Roger flying he'll order that it be taken down and replaced with a white flag.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+8=15 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+9=12 ; 3d6=12 ;
Thursday May 20th, 2021 12:21:28 PM
{Prof Sailor: 15 | Perception: 17 | Sense Motive: 9}

"Yes, please take it down a notch. I can patch you guys up with little effort. If your hurt gather up."

With compliance Falco adds to the healing that has already happened. {Channel: 12}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+15=28 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+12=14 ;
Thursday May 20th, 2021 2:45:18 PM
(Sailor = 28; perception = 26; sense motive = 14)

Kiwina tries to keep an eye on the pirates as well as assess the centaurs. Being with the pirates probably isn't making the centaurs trust the Petals any more. While those who can try to heal the centaurs, Kiwina asks for their story. "What happened here? We know these pirates were plundering you when we arrived, but it looks like the damage to your ship happened before that."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday May 20th, 2021 5:12:22 PM
Elyas shows his hands, empty of weapons

"We were also beset by the pirates that attacked you. they have been dealt with. we have come to see if we can render assistance to you. what happened to your ship and crew?

CDM Jerry [OOC post]
Thursday May 20th, 2021 6:54:47 PM
Hear Ye Hear Ye!

I'm starting a Woldian recruitment blitz to fill what looks to be 10 spots. We have 2 new games starting which accounts for 6 of the openings. The other 4 are in existing non-veteran games. The two new games will be called:

Bearclaw Keep
and
Heranmar.

The icons for these are already up on in the Career Games section, but the links just go to the LnB until the games begin. [THANKS ROB FOR DESIGNING THOSE!!!]

I want to start with recruiting from 1) you good people and 2) inactive players.
SO!!! If you have a friend [someone that still talks to you] talk to them and see if they want to play! All they have to do to start the progress is to email me. [gericko@gmail.com].

I am going to send out some emails starting tonight to former players so I do not know whether this push will fill us up quickly or not. :) Better to play it on the safe side and talk to your friends immediately!

Enjoy your evening and the weekend AND talking to your friends about joining us!

DM Mark - "Yes, please take it down a notch."
Friday May 21st, 2021 1:32:37 AM
Tzak’s keen eye sizes things up pretty quickly on The Pounding Fury. He calls out to the Petals to proceed with caution and healing.
Rolth can see how frightened the centaurs are. He speaks to them in tauric, asking permission before he proceeds aboard and heals the nearest centaurs.
Falco tells the centaurs to calm down as he moves onto their ship and begins healing them.
Mak keeps an eye on the pirates. He looks up to see the pirate ship does not fly a flag, and he orders a white flag be flown.
Kiwina also keeps an eye on the pirates. He realizes that being aboard the pirate ship, even in tow, may be confusing. He asks the centaurs what happened.
Elyas also asks what happened to them, adding that they were also beset by the pirates but have dealt with them,

Mak and Kiwina notice that as the ships approach The Pounding Fury, the pirates grow silent and seem withdraw to the hold and to dark places on the deck, almost wanting to disappear.

At the calming words and healing form the Petals, the centaurs stumble out of their hiding places, lowering their bows and spears. A female centaur speaks up with a strong voice.

”Thank Domi that you’re here! I’m glad to hear you killed the pirates, as they killed many of ours. I see they surrendered before you killed them. You must be stronger than we were.

“It was a rough fight, but they damaged our ship and swept aboard. They even killed Brygape. They started loading our goods aboard their ship, but stopped when you approached. When they left we figured it might be our only chance to get the ship in shape and get outta here. The damage is pretty bad though and we’re still taking on water.

“We were afraid you might be more pirates, but hoped maybe both ships would destroy each other. When both ships started heading back I was afraid things had gone from bad to worse. I’m glad to see we were wrong about that. I was frankly a bit doubtful we’d get her ready to sail. But with your help, maybe we can.

“I am Kira, Captain of the The Pounding Fury.

“Who are you and how did you come to be here? Were you just a hapless victim of these pirates like us? Where are you headed?”

Some of the centaurs move to their repairs, and you hear activity down in their hold as shouts identify you as friends and not the foes they feared.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Friday May 21st, 2021 6:57:01 AM
Rolth bows to Captain Kira. "We are the Eight Petaled Rose, who you may recall as champions of the recent Taurnament of Roses. I am Rolth Niheow. We have been sent by Pelonius to learn of the fate of the Chief Stallion and assist him if needed. We came upon you by chance, and are happy to say that we drew off and defeated the pirates. We have killed their captain and many of their crew, and put the rest to work or under guard, as fits their temperament. We have found what I believe are some of your ship's stores in their hold, and would be happy to return them to you if it would help in making repairs. But as we do that, I must ask, what has become of the Chief Stallion? And what is the situation on Bridge Island?"

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13(x3)
Friday May 21st, 2021 9:00:03 AM
Though Mak could take no credit with the Taurnament he knew the taurs in these waters would appreciate them being here. When he heard of the troubles with the Pounding Fury Mak called over the Rolth.

"Rolth, we have idle hands in the hold. They'd make a good work crew to aid the Fury with her repairs."

It seemed right in his mind that the ones responsible for damaging the ship be made to repair it.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday May 21st, 2021 9:59:23 AM
"Captain Kira, would your people allow us to put some of your attackers to work helping to fix your ship? I do not want to cause trouble but they owe you far more then that it seems."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=18 ;
Friday May 21st, 2021 2:13:10 PM
"If the damage can be handled, we will do what we can to help you repair your ship. if the repairs cannot be handled out at sea, we could also transport you all back to land on one of these two ships."

Elyas tries to gauge how bad the damage looks and if repairs could be done with the supplies and tools at hand
profession sailor = 18

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+15=24 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+19=21 ;
Friday May 21st, 2021 7:34:06 PM
Kiwina estimates which is the nearest port -- Bridge or Centaur Island. "Captain Kira, how would you like to proceed? As my friends have stated, we can try to repair The Pounding Fury or we can carry your crew on these other vessels." Kiwina looks at the damage to consider whether it could be sailed or towed while repairs are being made. No way would he want to abandon his vessel in the middle of the ocean. (profession sailor = 24; craft ships = 21; perception = 21)

Kiwina considers how long the trip should be and wants the Petals and the leaders of the centaurs to consult on how to best manage the pirates and whether pirates will be needed as crew. If they are not needed as crew, perhaps they can be divided into three groups and confined.

If they take all three vessels, he suggests Mak and Elyas travel on the center one since they can most effectively help if there is trouble on the others.

DM Mark - The Pirates are Still Alive?
Saturday May 22nd, 2021 1:04:49 AM
Rolth introduces the Petals and asks about the Chief Stallion and Bridge Island.
Mak suggest to Rolth that the pirates be pressed into making repairs on The Pounding Fury.
Falco asks Captain Kira if she would permit the pirates to do as Mak suggests.
Elyas suggests some options. He can see there is a fair amount of damage here. It will probably take a couple days to effect repairs enough to get The Pounding Fury ready to sail on her own.
Kiwina knows this is the second day of sailing from Centaur Isle, and they expected to reach Bridge Island by nightfall. He estimates it will take the better part of a day to get the The Pounding Fury repaired enough to stop taking on water as it’s towed, and about two full days to repair it enough to sail under it’s own power.

Captain Kira and the crew are very grateful for the healing, though many are still badly injured. At the mention of the Tournament of Roses, the moods seem to brighten as many recall the Petals from that. The appreciation is cut short, however.

When it is suggested that the pirates be brought aboard to make repairs, the crew becomed visibly upset and Captain Kira is furious.

”WHAT? The pirates are still alive? Why have they not been put to the sword and a watery grave? They killed centaurs! And a Tribal Leader! You beat them in battle, and I will not fight you. But I promise you that if they set foot aboard my ship again I will kill them myself.” There are nods of agreement from the crew.

The Captain says they took Pholus and five tribal leaders to Bridge Isle. They waited for a while, and eventually only Brygape returned. The captain will relate the following:

”Brygape was in pretty rough shape, beat up and half starved when we saw him. He told us that Pholus led them on a fool's errand seeking wisdom or guidance. He said maybe Pholus was getting senile and hearing voices, or perhaps some evil being had invaded his dreams and lured the centaurs to their doom. Whatever happened, Brygape would not elaborate. He said it was too gruesome to speak of until he sought the council of the Corral. He said the others were all dead, but I, well, I didn’t believe him. I heard him sayin ‘they’re dead, they must be dead.’

“I wanted to go after Pholus you see, but Brygape, his family is powerful on Centaur Isle. He threatened me, said I could lose my ship if we didn’t take him back right away. So back we went. I fear I made the wrong decision, but I really didn’t have much choice. I wonder if Pholus is still there - wherever they went. Pholus said he was lookin’ for someone named Nystal or Nyloth or something like that on Bridge Island. Brygape got mad when I asked who that was, and told me never to speak that name again. He spent most of his time in his quarters.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Saturday May 22nd, 2021 7:20:53 AM
Rolth reassures Captain Kira that he will also not allow the pirates back aboard the Fury. He does explain, however, that we did not kill them all yet because some may have been pressed unwillingly into service, we were initially unsure whether any imprisoned centaurs were hidden below the deck of the burning pirate ship, and we felt it more important to quickly extinguish the flames and come to the Fury's aid. He quietly adds, out of earshot of any pirates, that their fate remains undetermined and it is not too late to render justice and put an end to any who deserve it.

Turning to the subject of Pholus, Brygate and the others in their small company, Rolth will ask whether any of them mentioned a power called the Deep or wore amulets with tentacles. Nyloth is somehow connected to the mystery of this dark power, and we aim to investigate further!

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday May 23rd, 2021 10:09:55 PM
"The pirates will have a trial. All beings have the right to be heard and listened to fairly before being judged. They have surrendered, and to harm them now would be to succumb to the specter of revenge." That much is textbook what Kira would have heard at a temple of Pantheon. "But they do not have to come aboard your vessel."

"And for what it's worth, you may get your chance to go after Pholus. Bridge island is the closer port, and you'll need repairs. I would rather we get The Pounding Fury in good enough shape to tow and take you there than leave you to make repairs and head for Centaur Isle yourselves.." The other Petals may offer different counsel, of course, but Kiwina does not want to leave the centaurs.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS)**|1d8 + 13(x3)
Monday May 24th, 2021 8:19:21 AM
Mak was still new to the precepts of Pantheon and Kiwina's more priestly knowledge rang true to his sense of righteousness. He would judge them right here and now however given the right opportunity. Without raising his voice or being threatening Mak turned to the nearest pirate and asked.

"Are you holding any prisoners below?"

OOC: Checking to see if we missed someone.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Monday May 24th, 2021 9:22:44 AM
Tsak stays on guard, but not quite en-garde. He has his falchion in his hand so that he is ready to react. He treats the pirates as apparently-compliant aware that they can still become non-compliant. Though beaten there are still enough of them to cause issues. He hopes they will soon become someone else's problem, but it doesn't seem like it if they are to take all three vessels back to port.

Unfortunately the story of the centaurs sounds like more of the squiddish evil. At some stage they should probably show the amulet to Kira and her crew to see if it appears at all familiar.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Monday May 24th, 2021 9:28:38 AM
Falco shrugs at the reaction to the Captains distress regarding the living pirates. I get it, death seems the easy answer but it is just not what we normally do with sentients. Best just to see how this plays out.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday May 24th, 2021 10:57:29 AM
Elyas feels a pit open in his gut as the story is told. even without details it sounds an awful lot like what happened with the last people affected by the Deep Amulets. how many of these cursed things were there? a strategy of containment on the amulets they found wasn't going to go very far if there were so many in the wild and probably more being crafted.

"I agree with the Captain. we continue to Bridge Island. you can attempt repairs on your ship while we try to find out what happened to the Stallion. Unfortunately we have heard similar tales before and it ended badly. we need to know, did Brygape have an amulet on him? these evil symbols look like tentacles and have caused much trouble already"

DM Mark - "Are you holding any prisoners below?" d20=15 ;
Monday May 24th, 2021 7:51:23 PM
Rolth assures Captain Kira that the pirates will not be allowed aboard her ship. He quietly tells her that it’s not too late to render justice to the pirates. Then he asks if Brygape mentioned a power called the Deep or wore an amulet with tentacles.
Kiwina states that the pirates will have a trial and will not come aboard. He suggests The Pounding Fury return to Bridge Island to effect repairs.
Mak asks one of the pirates if they are holding any prisoners aboard.
Tzak stands ready with sword in hand to keep the peace.
Falco watches.
Elyas also urges a return to Bridge Island, and asks about some troublesome tentacled amulets.

Captain Kira again saysm “Those pirates should all be put to death, and their ship should be forfeit. They attacked us unprovoked, and they killed a few centaurs including a tribal leader!” Asked about some power called “the Deep,” she replies, ”Not sure what you mean by a power. The sea is indeed powerful, but Brygape didn’t really speak of the sea. I don’t recall him wearing any sort of amulet, but his things are in his quarters.”

“As for going to Bridge Island, aye, that seems the best idea. We could put our ship in tow, and that might be better than trying to make repairs out here. If a storm came up we might be sunk if we stay. Sale of that pirate ship will certainly help pay for repairs. I do worry that we should get word to Pelonius and Hollyhocks as to what Brygape said about Pholus and the others. It’s certainly fortunate that you came long when you did….”

Sense Motive DC 12:Highlight to display spoiler: {The Captain is very uncomfortable speaking of Brygape and the deaths of the others.}

The pirates do not stir, and even those on deck seem to want to not be there.

Mak asks one of the pirates about prisoners, but the man is evasive.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Monday May 24th, 2021 9:37:37 PM
"Very well, Bridge Island it is, then. Most of us Petals can stay on the pirate ship to keep them under control while we sail to the island. That ship's repairs should be done, so we can take the Fury in tow and get underway. Wouldn't hurt to make some repairs on the way, and I think some of your stores are on board that might help."

"I hesitate to raise it, knowing that the subject brings you pain, but might we examine Brygape's remains and cabin, that we might look for clues that will help us rescue Pholus?"

(Sense motive +14 = auto success)

(OOC: Did the DMs see the email from Matt saying he had some ideas about integrating his character into the game?)

DM Mark - "Are you holding any prisoners below?"
Monday May 24th, 2021 10:40:36 PM
As Mak asks his question about prisoners, there is a general quiet. The cook over hears and he raises his voice to get Mak's attention.

"There was one. Not quite sure what the cap'n had in mind, but there was a feller he kept aboard an' had ta lock up. I think the cap'n had in mind to ransome the guy to his church cause the cap'n thought he might be a cleric. He spooked the crew tho. He kept goin' on, talkin' to the air like there was people that wasn't there. He's a creepy one an' we'll be happy ta be rid 'a him."

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+15=23 ;
Monday May 24th, 2021 10:42:05 PM
Kiwina sets about seeing the three ships are arrayed and coordinated to get The Pounding Fury to Bridge Island as soon as she is ready to be towed.

(Profession sailor = 23)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+9=27 ; d20+8=28 ;
Tuesday May 25th, 2021 9:23:16 AM
{Sense Motive: 27} {Prof Sailr: 28}

Knowing that the talk of the dead is making him uncomfortable Falco does not speak on the subject. He will move to examine the body with Rolth if that is allowed.

Failing that he lends a hand in helping Kiwina get things organized and moving.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Tuesday May 25th, 2021 10:16:59 AM
Mak called to Tsak. "I'm going below to free the prisoner!" he said as he grabbed the pirate that responded and with sword in hand escorted the man to the brig where the "cleric" was being held.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday May 25th, 2021 11:36:46 AM
"Wil coughed, like he had been tied up for years within the bowls of the ship," Wil said as he stood within the darkness. He maneuvered his hands a little bit to make them more comfortable within the rope binds.
"How long has is been?" He pondered then suddenly.

"I know its not bowls," he corrected himself or was it someone else. "It's bowels. Yeah, bowels. Wil ate bowels of bowls." He then laughed.
"There going to think I'm crazy?"
"What makes you think that?" Wil then listened for a moment then continued laughing.
"I think we may make it off this ship after all.." Wil said suddenly. "I have the tinglies."
"It's a real word... it is.. yes... it is.. yes.. it is.."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday May 25th, 2021 1:59:55 PM
Elyas is concerned about a cleric that is talking to themselves. he follows with Mak quickly, expecting trouble. the last "cleric" they ran into was a massive crab-thing that was turning people into octopus abominations! best make sure this cleric was ok before they released him.

DM Mark - "Are you holding any prisoners below?"
Tuesday May 25th, 2021 8:38:02 PM
Rolth suggests taking The Pounding Fury in tow as the ships head for Bridge Island. He politely asks to see Brygape’s remains and his quarters.
Kiwina uses his sailor’s skills to see to preparation for a voyage.
Falco also has a sharp eye, and lends his considerable skills to getting the ships ready.
Mak decides to see about this prisoner.
Wil mutters dark things to himself in the dark.
Elyas worries about this reference to a prisoner being a cleric and goes with Mak.
Tzak

Kiwina and Falco can tell it will take a couple hours to make the The Pounding Fury seaworthy enough to be towed - there is a hole that needs repaired. But it can be done.

Aboard The Pounding Fury, Captain Kira pauses while she considers Rolth’s request. ”Hmmm. As for Brypage’s remains he fell overboard when he was killed - or perhaps the pirates shoved his body over. I’m not sure. Maybe he met that deep you were talking about. What is that, anyway?”

“As for his things, I have his bow here. Found it where he fell. I would not normally search his quarters, seeing as how he was a tribal leader, much less let another do so. But you seem to be worried about something in particular. I will take you to his quarters myself so I can say I was there. I caution you that it is unlikely that I will let you remove anything though.”

Kira leads Rolth below decks to a stateroom and unlocks the door. Searching the room reveals some mundane things. There is no amulet, but there is a journal. The journal seems to be written by Brygape, and says that Pholus did meet someone that showed the Centaurs where to go, some human named Nyloth. They were led to some large metal doors. Inside there was only death. First Agarime was killed by the remains of some minotaurs. Then Sebochus was bludgeoned to death by the place’s inhabitants. Pholus then led them to a hall of mirrors, but was trapped. When some things came to kill Brygape, he fled. He narrowly escaped. He roamed the countryside for a time, riddled with guilt but unwilling to return to the metal doors. Then he eventually decided that he would return to Centaur Isle and tell the Corral that all had been lost and that the Corral must choose a new leader.

The captain reads the journal when Rolth is done, and keeps the book.

Aboard The Razor’s Edge, it was the cook that mentioned a prisoner, and he gestures to another pirate. ”He kin show ya where ta go - he’s been takin’ the man meals. He’s in rough shape though. Cap’n had him roughed up every few hours. Sumpthin’ about his spells. But you’ll need the cap’n’s keys.”

Mak roughly grabs the pirate the cook gestured to, who submissively directs Mak and Elyas. They venture below decks and come to a door, unlocking it with the key. The pirate stands back, ”He’s … he’s kinda crazy.” Before you in the darkness is a tall human in robes, bound in manacles chained to the wall, but long enough to let the prisoner move about. You hear him talking as you open the door. The man seems to be alone. He squints at you as the dim light from the hallway spills into the dark room. The air is a bit stuffy here. Certainly smells of human to Rolth.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Tuesday May 25th, 2021 9:24:44 PM
Rolth appreciates the trust placed in us to search the cabin under the Captain's watchful eye. He is fascinated by the journal, and hopes that it contains clues that will allow us to find Pholus. "It may not be too late to save Pholus, perhaps he still wanders in the hall of mirrors. And with this information, we may be able to better avoid or deal with those hazards."

He is happy to then accompany Elyas and Mak to find the prisoner, who most definitely smells human. He keeps a wary eye out, and waits to see whether Elyas has some arcane means to determine what is up with this strange fellow.

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday May 25th, 2021 11:26:12 PM
Kiwina agrees that once they reach Bridge Island they may need to find these metal doors. But they have to get there first. He minds the repairs while the other Petals investigate the prisoner.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Wednesday May 26th, 2021 8:27:16 AM
Mak unlocked the door and carefully opened it to look inside. When he saw the tall human he spoke softly as he allowed the light from the companionway to spill into the brig.

"I'm Mak. This is Elyas and Rolth. We've taken control of this vessel and the pirates running it will have to answer to the law. We are here to free you, but we need to examine you first. Rolth is a priest and Elyas a wizard. They will check you for enchantments and disease, then I will unlock your bonds and you'll be able to collect your gear and go topside. While my friends look at you is there anything pressing we should sort for you? What is your name?"

Mak handed the keys to Elyas and moved forward to do a check of Wil's person. He looked for any jewelry the man might be wearing as well as symbols or amulets. He explained as he did so. "There is an evil in the isles that calls itself the "Deep". This evil works through people unduly influenced by magical devices and some of these people have been turned into abominations as a strange form of tentacled creature. Have you experienced anything that might lead you to believe you've encountered this evil force? Have you heard of a man called Nyloth?"

The soldier continued to pat the man down. Once he had the all clear from Rolth and Elyas he collected the keys and freed the man as he offered to support him should he have trouble standing.

OOC: Wil's stat line seems to contradict the story of a man beaten regularly to keep him from using his magic. We need some clarification as to whether Wil needs healing or not.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday May 26th, 2021 9:27:55 AM
Keeping an ear on what is going on Falco continues to work to get the ship moving again.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday May 26th, 2021 10:19:13 AM
"Cicero!... Cicero! Ok, sure.. they seem to be legit. You think," Wil speaks to the
darkness.
"Before you search me, let me put away my crazy eyes." Wil twisted his face and eyes. Waved his hand in front and returned his face to normal. With the silliness over.. there is a visible change in Wil's demeanor.
Wil relaxes and the wear and tear of being trapped and restrained is evident.
"I have an amulet but I respectfully ask you not to touch it. It is very special to me."
"I've been stranded and confined here since I left the Floating City. Some yahoo thought I may be good luck and swiped me near a gathering of the Favoured but I proved them wrong…”
“That gathering was fun.. Imagine a group of thieves all in one place but…”
“So there is some curse affecting amulets and symbols? That’s not awesome. Truely something that needs to be resolved before it affects me. I have a couple items on my body.
Would you mind if I join you in this quest to figure it out.. Fingers-crossed I grow some tentacles..” Wil laughed.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Wednesday May 26th, 2021 10:33:59 AM
Mak sorted through all the comments and questions as he patted down the clearly insane man. Obviously his time in confinement had worked at his mind and broken him.

"Not affecting amulets. There are distinct amulets that carry the taint and subvert ones will. I'm checking you for one of those." Mak said as he turned the man about and looked him over. "As for joining us, you'll need to calm down your crazy a bit and convince Rolth and Kiwina you are trustworthy."

"Right now I don't know that you shouldn't stay locked up for your own protection. Is Cicero a spirit companion of yours? or your imaginary friend?" Mak said with a laugh as he turned back to Elyas and Rolth for permission to release the man.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Wednesday May 26th, 2021 10:55:02 AM
Tsak stays on deck keeping an eye on the pirates.

Esmerelda sits beside him, her tail swishing back and forth slowly.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday May 26th, 2021 12:13:58 PM
Elyas examines the man. his ramblings are a tinge crazy, but a much less ominous version of crazy than what they enocuntered with the Chuul. no invitations to become a tentacled monstrosity or anything like that... still, can't hurt to be careful.

Elyas casts detect magic to help pinpoint an amulet if the man does have one. he then asks permission of the man to cast a protective spell on him. if he gets permission he will cast Protection From Evil on the prisoner, helping to break any mind control that may have been put on him.

assuming that he is allowed to do this, and the man doesn't have the tentacle amulet on his person, Elyas gives a nod to the others that the man is cleared.

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday May 27th, 2021 12:20:39 AM
Once the ship seems in hand, Kiwina turns his eye to the weather. Just in case.

DM Mark - "Would you mind if I join you in this quest to figure it out. Fingers-crossed I grow some tentacles..” d20=4 ; d20=13 ;
Thursday May 27th, 2021 12:45:24 AM
Kiwina and Falco mind the ongoing repairs.
Rolth tells Captain Kira that Pholus may yet be alive. He helps with the prisoner (because the DM mistakenly inserted him into that.)
Mak speaks kindly to the prisoner. He introduces himself, Elyas and Rolth, and explains about the trouble the heroes encountered with the strange amulets. He asks if this man has heard of Nyloth and searches him before unlocking the manacles.
Tzak keeps an eye on the pirates.
Elyas searches the man. He casts Protection from Evil on the man as well before he is released.
Wil is remarkably compliant and agreeable, despite talking to …. something. He asks if he can join on their quest, whatever that quest is.

Looking at this prisioner, he’s not so much injured as ill treated. He looks haggard and tired. And nuts. Mak and Elyas do not find any sort of tentacled amulet on him, though he does have several sources of magic and he carries a holy symbol of Gargul. God of the dead - that could be ominous.

As Rolth suggests that Pholus may be alive, the captain slams his fist into the cabin wall. ”I doubted Brygape was telling the truth. Do you think he would betray Pholus? We need to return to Bridge Island right away!” Rolth can see guilt and shame behind the Captain’s anger. The Captain even goes so far as to suggest abandoning the centaur and pirate ships to get back even faster, but he is talked out of this by his crew. Though he agrees, he is clearly agitated.

It is evening by the time repairs are made. The going is slow to Bridge Island and the ships do not reach the island until the next dawn.

As your ships pull in, you see three other ships anchored here. Two large trading vessels - one has a human crew, and other has no crew aboard. Neither has a name on them. The third looks to be a fast, narrow ship, The Tailor’s Needle, and you can see elves on her deck looking your direction as you pull in.

There are two short, shallow docks here and the area seems fairly busy. There are a few small fishing vessels moored at the docks, as well as other small boats pulled ashore. Nets and gear are drying in the sun. As you look over the activity, something seems a little odd.

DC 12 Perception or Sense Motive: Highlight to display spoiler: {It’s the mix of workers at the docks that is unusual. You see centaurs, liontours and minotaurs working together here, as well as a few humanoids here and there. There’s even a couple small wolf-like beastfolk here.}

The ships are too big to take to the docks. The pirate ship carries a long boat that will hold about 8 medium humanoids. Oh, and you have a hold full of pirates.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Thursday May 27th, 2021 7:30:49 AM
Rolth exclaims, "Look, Kiwina, it is just as we left it, all the Taurs cooperating, and other species welcome as well! I suggest that we manacle the rudder of the pirate ship, confiscate their small boat, and send a small party ashore to alert the authorities to the situation. That will presumably free us up to pursue our quest."

(OOC: Can we have identified the magic items from the pirate captain during our journey, assuming Elyas is willing to have done so?)

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+7=18 ;
Thursday May 27th, 2021 8:50:31 AM
Mak volunteered to watch over the pirates and asked if Wil and Tsak would join him in the task. He also anticipated the cook would want to leave with Rolth so he paid the man the 50gp he promised.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=21 ;
Thursday May 27th, 2021 10:00:50 AM
Wil rests then appears on the deck of the ship. He asks anyone that will hear him.

"Hey, what is the name of this ship? You all seem a very capable bunch. How did that disaster with the Sargrass treat ya? Me.. not so well. Sent my world spinning."
"Looks like majority taurs around these parts, with a smattering of others" he asks as he looks around.
He had disgarded his creepy black cloak of Gargul for a lighter color, embroidered on the cloak was a four-leafed clover.
"Two things," he added. "There were some gentlemen you wanted me to talk to regarding joining your band of brothers? Two... does anyone have a little food, I have been under the sea forever and I'm hungry. Oh and of course I would love to help out."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday May 27th, 2021 10:46:01 AM
{Auto Pass Perception}

Spotting other beastfolk working on deck Falco clicks his beak happily. Beastfolks are not all that common so it is good to see his kind, even if different.

"Rolth, the party going ashore will include the Petals? If so I would like to make the little trip with the others. Seeing that justice is done is important."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Thursday May 27th, 2021 7:31:29 PM
"Yes, Falco, I do mean that a couple of Petals should go ashore while the rest keep an eye on the pirates. Perhaps you and Captain Kiwina, who has been here before, would be ideal. We have the pirates’ boat, the folding boat, and my rowboat to choose from."

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday May 27th, 2021 7:35:40 PM
Kiwina likes Rolth's suggestion of leaving the pirates stuck aboard their disabled ship while their situation is explained to the authorities. He thinks that Captain Kira should be allowed to recover and stolen items first, and that the pirates should also be left no sails. The question is, who will secure the rudder -- a task Kiwina is willing to do himself, but thinks others might get more satisfaction from.

Kiwina mostly ignores Wilford, not caring for Gargul, but can't bypass the question, How did that disaster with the Sargrass treat ya? "This ship is the Rose. She came back with us from the Sargrass... I hated that sea of grass, but all in all, I'd have to say the outcome was most excellent."

DM Mark - "Would you mind if I join you in this quest to figure it out. Fingers-crossed I grow some tentacles..”
Friday May 28th, 2021 2:38:56 AM
Rolth suggest that Kiwina and Falco venture ashore to alert the authorities, while the rest of the petals stay behind to secure the pirate ship and keep an eye on the pirates. He suggests several boats that could be used.
Mak offers to watch the pirates. He pays the cook assuming the man will want to go ashore.
Wil asks a few questions, including where he can get some food.
Falco agrees with Rolth’s plan.
Kiwina makes sure the things taken from The Pounding Fury are given back to the ship.

As Mak pays the pirate cook, he replies, ”Thank you. Yer a man a yer word.”

Kiwina, Falco and the cook (anyone else?) take a boat (which one?) and row toward the docks. The centaur, owlfolk and the human aboard draw some curious stares. They eventually reach the docks, which seem busy with some fishing vessels being loaded to head out.

As they pull up to the docks, a minotaur looks down at them. ”Three ships, eh, and one in tow. That has a story behind it. Where are you from? Do you need a long boat sent out to your ships for others to come ashore? Are you transferring cargo? Do you need repairs?”

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Centaurs from The Pounding Fury come aboard the pirate ship, and while their contempt for the pirates is evident, they show some restraint as they recover their supplies. And they take a few more supplies from the pirate ship, feeling justified since it was the pirates that caused the damage. The centaurs get to work fixing their ship. It will likely take a few days.

There is talk about securing the rudder of the pirate ship, but you realize that any steps you take short of destroying the rudder can easily be undone as well. However, under Mak’s intimidating gaze the pirates seem cowed. For now. A couple will say to Mak, ”Oy to may captor. How’s about we get some food?”

At Rolth’s request, it is presumed that Elyas identifies the dead captain’s gear (will probably use a pearl or two to do so.) He finds:
Potion of disguise self
+1 chain shirt
+1 buckler
+1 frost keen rapier
Masterwork composite longbow (+2 Str) with 20 arrows
Sap
Belt of incredible dexterity +2
Boots of striding and springing
Cloak of resistance +1
Ring of protection +1

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Friday May 28th, 2021 7:07:10 AM
Rolth makes sure that the pirate prisoners are fed and watered, before approaching this new fellow with the strange mannerisms. "I'm Rolth Niheow, and we are the company known as the Eight Petaled Rose. Do I see correctly that you wear the symbol of Gargul? Are you one of his clerics? We may be facing undead in this quest, and another priest would be of use in that case. Are you willing to face such dangers along side us?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday May 28th, 2021 9:27:06 AM
On the docks Falco responds to the minotaur.

"Sure thre is a story and we probably need to do a little of all those things. First and foremost though we need to speak with the local constable or other figure of law enforcement. Any chance you could point us in that direction?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday May 28th, 2021 9:29:49 AM
Kiwina explains the situation to the minotaur. "Our ship is the Rose, and The Pounding Fury -- being towed -- would have been here not long ago. The Razor's Edge is a pirate vessel. We found the pirates attacking the Fury and fought them off. Their ship has been disabled for now, and this is their ship's boat we're using. Is there anyone in authority here who could take them into custody? The Fury is going to need repairs, and would be glad of a longboat so they can arrange things. I wouldn't send a boat to the Razor just yet."

If he gets directions to the authorities, Kiwina explains the situation to them as well.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday May 28th, 2021 9:40:07 AM
Wil replies to Rolth, "I was an Eye of Gargul many years ago. I ran into a Wardd temple in the Floating City and converted to Wardd. I tend to be a little eccentric sometimes but no worries.. I am of sane mind. Mostly a ruse," he winked.
"My amulet used to attract voices of the dead but it hasn't worked since I converted. I'm hoping to someday reenergize the amulet so I can again speak to my mother and my friend Cicero."
"I would be happy to join your crew, if you will have me. Let me know, what you would like me to do?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Friday May 28th, 2021 10:59:16 AM
Tsak notices the new guy wandering around with others of the petals but maintains his concentration on the pirates. He stands ready as they receive food and water and tries to have eyes in the back of his head as rhe Fury crew come aboard.
Thankfully nothing happens.

Esmerelda stays by Tsak, quietly watching rhe comings and goi gs on the vessel.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Friday May 28th, 2021 11:21:25 AM
Mak collected the dead captains arrows as extras and placed them into his pack. As for the other equipment he examined the chain shirt to see if it were made of special materials. He also took a few minutes to examine the rapier and it's keen edge and though it wasn't as heavily enchanted as his own blade it was surprisingly capable of more damage. In the end he admitted to the group that while he could use it, and effectively so, his sword of choice was the family blade he carried and his bow. He'd rather these items be sold in the catacombs. He had plans.

As for feeding the pirates, Mak pulled out his own rations and dispensed them to the sailors. He had 45 meals worth of rations in his pack (3/day) which should give them enough for at least one meal each. Mak ate one of them himself and handed one to Wil as well.

OOC: The chain is the same as Maks unless it's made of mithril or some other light material, so unless it's lighter than his own someone else can claim it or we can sell it. Legacy Item rules allow Mak to pay for properties his level bonus won't cover, but adding any additional things to his sword would put it over the 50% maximum for any one item. Need to know total number of pirates on board so I can make an adjustment to Mak's rations.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday May 28th, 2021 11:35:36 AM
Elyas helps watch over the pirates. He doesn't expect them to try anything, but now that they were close to land and the reality of their upcoming life in prison was setting in, some of them might do something stupid.

During the travel time, Elyas identified the magical items and laid them out, explaining their uses to the others in the group.

"lots of useful stuff here. I think we can probably make use of most of this. the belt and potion are interesting to me, but i don't have much use for anything else in the pile"

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday May 28th, 2021 3:06:56 PM
Wil browses the wares when he realizes his armor is in bad shape.
"Sirs, if you don't mind I do need a couple of these items, if I may."
+1 chain shirt
+1 buckler
"I could use a couple other items but I do not want to take anything away from anyone else."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Saturday May 29th, 2021 5:56:54 AM
To Wil, Rolth gently says, "Well, sir, in this case I think that these treasures belong to those of us who defeated the pirates. But stick with us and equal shares of treasures shall be yours! And from the sound of the coins in your pockets, you could easily buy such things in the Catacombs. I hope to visit there soon myself!"

DM Mark - "Lots of useful stuff here.”
Saturday May 29th, 2021 1:41:25 PM
Kiwina and Falco respond to the minotaur, asking about authorities to turn over the pirates to, as well as repairs for the ship.
Rolth sees that the pirates are fed, and has a few questions for Wil.
Wil has a few answers, and says he would be happy to join up with the Petals.
Tzak stays focused on the pirates.
Mak looks over the pirate captain's things, and takes a few.
Elyas keeps an eye on the pirates as he goes over the captain’s things.

The pirates are fed. They’re a surly bunch, often complaining that nobody should let that cook go, as he was the worst of the bunch. Actually the captain was the worst. Then the cook. Then some of the pirates that died. And the rest are just misunderstood angels that don’t want no part of piracy no more. No sir.

It’s a good thing that Tzak, Mak and Elyas are keeping an eye on things with the pirates. As they sit in the hold with much of the ship's goods, a couple of fights break out, but a quick arrow from Mak into a nearby timber seems to stop both.

Perception DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: { Several pirates have quietly opened up some of the crates and gotten into some wine and fine foodstuffs.}

Perception DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: { A few of the pirates have crafted and concealed some improvised weapons - a sharp stake, a club, an unexpected knife, a bottle.}

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Ashore, the cook quickly takes his leave thanking Falco and Kiwina for their fair treatment.

The minotaur watches the man go, and responds to the questions.

”You brought pirates here for justice? If they were pirates, why are they still alive? Why are you making them someone else’s responsibility? You should talk to the Harbor Master about that. Name’s Yelsen - he’s over there, but he’s not gonna be happy about this. Repairs? I can help see to that. Tell me what you need done and I’ll round up some folk to help.” You notice a couple of canine beast folk that seem to work for the minotaur listening carefully.

Talking to the liontaur Harbor Master, Falco and Kiwina learn that he understands why they might not have the stomach to deal with the pirates. He says they've dealt with this before, and since they will be solving your problem the Petals will need to pay for this service. He offers to take the pirate ship in payment for prosecuting them. He says this usually done by organizing some clerks that will interview the victims before the pirates are put to death.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened d20+19=36 ;
Sunday May 30th, 2021 4:17:00 AM
(Perception vs spoiler = 36 pass)

Tsak notices that the pirates have failed any chance they may have had at clemency. Breaking into foodstuffs and alcohol is bad enough, but several seem to be arming themselves with varying implements. He will make sure to pass this information on when they are handed over to the local authorities.

The price of the ship in return for dealing with the matter seems fair, the petals can only use 1 ship anyway.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|) d20+14=15 ; d20+14=16 ;
Sunday May 30th, 2021 11:56:43 AM
Rolth notices that several of the pirates have cracked into the crates of wine and fine foodstuffs. He quietly brings this to the attention of his fellow Petals, then stands just outside the doorway to the hold and bellows, "You have violated the terms of your parole, by stealing that which belongs to others, despite our generosity in victory and provision of adequate food and water! You are yet again pirates, rather than prisoners, and the penalty is death! Who wants to be first?" He looks to his fellow Petals to also begin inflicting the penalty!

(Perception = 15, 16; success and fail)

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday May 30th, 2021 1:52:51 PM
Kiwina explains to the minotaur that the repairs will be for The Pounding Fury and Captain Kira on that vessel will decide what they actually need.

When talking with Yelsen, Kiwina agrees to turn over their ship with the pirates. It's acting as their prison right now, anyway. He asks Yelsen if there's a temple of Pantheon around. Kiwina and his fellows can explain what they witnessed, and the crew of centaurs who were also attacked should be willing to testify. Kiwina kind of hopes the harbormaster will learn what port the pirates claim as home.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Sunday May 30th, 2021 6:21:40 PM
“I understand I should stay out of this conversation,” Wil says out of the blue but attempts to hide his face.
“You should choose different times to converse with me. These new adventurers think I’m mad.”
“I’m aware that Gargul decides life or death but I’m not an Eye anymore. Plus, I have no credibility here, do you not understand that? Yeah... your dead. You wouldn’t.”
“I’m staying out of this fight,” he says loudly then covers his mouth.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=11 ; d20+8=24 ;
Monday May 31st, 2021 1:59:23 PM
Elyas helps oversea the pirates as they eat.
Perception checks: 11 Fail, 24 Pass.

Suddenly, Elyas grabs one of the pirates, his bonded dagger in hand and pressed up against the pirate's throat.
"they may be stealing, but this one has a weapon! drop it now, or i will kill you. you know i can after i burned how many of your crew alive? you, you and you. lets see what you're hiding. lay your weapons on the floor and then put your hands on your heads."

He looks at Rolth
This is how they repay our kindness? it's like they don't understand that we saved their lives by bringing them here.

DM Mark - "Who wants to be first?”
Monday May 31st, 2021 11:58:24 PM
Tzak keeps an eye on the pirates, making mental note of their misbehavior.
Rolth notes the same, and informs the pirates ”You are yet again pirates, rather than prisoners, and the penalty is death! Who wants to be first?"
Mak
Kiwina tells the minotaur to check in with the captain of The Pounding Fury on the repairs. He agrees to give up the ship and the pirates to the Harbor Master, and says they have witnesses to what happened.
Elyas grabs one of the pirates, and presses a dagger to the man’s throat as he calls for all the pirates to lay down any weapons they have.
Wil seemingly speaks a dead person and declares that he is no longer an Eye of Gargul.

At the minotaur’s direction, the two canine beastfolk get in a rowboat and head out to The Pounding Fury.

At the docks, Yelsen says. ”Very good. Which is the pirate ship, and how many are there? How are these pirates secured? I assume you have them locked up? I will round up some clerks and a couple of interviewers and send them out to...where should they start? Temple to Pantheon? Sure, it’s up there. Why do you ask?”

On board the pirate ship, things are tense. Rolth and Elyas take a harsh tone. The pirates are quick to respond.
“HEY. Easy wit dat knife there fella.”
”First to be killed? Pick Jelly over there. He’s a bad one, he is.”
“Oooo. I tol you my name ain’t Jelly. Ifn’ yer gonna kill someone, kill Makes over there.”
“Yeah Makes is pretty bad, that’s true.”
“I’LL GUT YOU BOTH!”
”Weapons? I, er, I dunno what...oh, theeese weapons. Sure, here ya go.”
“Hey, it’s not safe here down in the hold. He started the fight. I had to defend myself. I can’t trust the others.”
“Ooo. Yer a liar. I’ll slice you for that!”
“That cook, he was the problem. You should go get him. But don’t tell him I said so.”
“Hey, we don want no trouble now. No sir. We surrender some more.”
“Aw, please mister. Let us go. We won’t make no trouble.”
“Here. Here’s my weapon. See? I honest. You guys need a crewman?”
“Nu-uh, I’m more honest than he is! And I works hard, I does. Pick me fer crew!”
“Nah, you can’t trust them. But, me! Hey, I hear tell the cap’n had a bunch a loot in his cabin. “See? You can trust me!”
“Hey, trust me too!”
A pile of more weapons than you thought they had appears in the hold. These guys!

Rolth has stated he will begin killing pirates, and Elyas seems ready to follow through on this. Do you start killing pirates?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Tuesday June 1st, 2021 11:42:24 AM
Rolth rolls his eyes in disgust and announces, "Lucky for you that you are not worthy of a clean death in battle. So I reckon you get to live for a few more hours." He tosses the improvised weapons over the side, while keeping his watchful post in the entryway to the hold.

To pass the time, he speaks with Wil, "So, I was blessed by Warrd with luck in a game of chance once, and some of your priestly brothers rewarded me with some right spiffy duds. I suppose it will be great to have luck on our side in our quest, if you would like to join us. And your spooky companion that you keep talking to! What do you say?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday June 1st, 2021 12:54:34 PM
"Thank you, sir." Wil says to Rolth. "I would love to join your crew. Let me know where I can be the best help. If you pardon my sticking my nose in.. What if you send the pirates to the Shoals and abandon them. There are some giant man-eating trees there.. I think.. if I remember right but the crew will likely parish or die of thirst/hunger. It will not be as perfect as executing them... but if they get "lost" that may work better in our favor."

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Tuesday June 1st, 2021 1:12:16 PM
Mak was sorely tempted to put an arrow through the one that claimed he'd gut the others.

"I like Wil's plan sir, but lets send them all over board now and make 'em swim for shore. Let them be sorted if they make it to dry land."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Tuesday June 1st, 2021 1:14:22 PM
"I don't think that the locals will be too happy if we release a flood of pirates upon their shores. I suppose that most will know how to swim well enough, being sailors and all."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday June 1st, 2021 1:51:22 PM
Falco thanks Yelsen for sending over the men and taking control of the situation with the pirates. He makes a mental note that next time it is probably better just to send them all off the boat on a long swim. They may make it and if not, probably for the best. Death is, after all, just another change in the Wold.

Not sure what else to do he spends a moment looking around the docks for some sweets he can bring back with him. Too much time on the sea, some hard candies or some such would be good to have around.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday June 1st, 2021 2:44:59 PM
"you don't make a man walk the plank when he can see shore, unless you're trying to maroon him on that shore. I certainly don't want to be the one responsible for a bunch of angry pirates coming up out of the water in a port town! let's wait for the Captain to get back and let them decide the pirates' fate. for now, you lot are going back in the hold. we won't be wasting any more food or fresh air on you lot.

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday June 1st, 2021 6:49:56 PM
Kiwina will have to talk to Pantheon's emissary about the pirates shortly, but the rest of the Petals are probably itching to get to shore themselves.

He points out The Razor's Edge to Yelsen, and says that the pirates are simply locked in their hold. "If you want us to get them out without risk to your men, we can. . . As for the temple, well, I just kind of figured they'd be part of the proceedings with the pirates, probably where you'd find the interviewers." He gives his best estimate of how many there are.

DM Mark - "Who wants to be first?”
Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 12:04:22 AM
Rolth informs the pirates they are very fortunate they live to see another day. Then he welcomes Wil to the Petals.
Wil suggests the pirates be taken to an island where they will be eaten by trees if they don’t die of hunger or thirst first.
Mak likes Wil’s plan and suggest just throwing them all overboard.
Elyas and Rolth are concerned that just letting them swim lets them loose on Bridge Island. He locks a sturdy, latticed hatch cover over the lot so they stay put.
Kiwina says he wants to talk to those at the Temple of Pantheon, assuming they would be involved in over seeing justice for the pirates.
Falco regrets not having sent the pirates to a watery death. He looks for some sweets to take his mind off things.

Aboard the ship, things settle down. Sort of. The Petals discuss various ways the pirates could be killed, ways the pirates seem to want no part of. The pirates are quiet in the dark hold. With the wine and food stuffs and such. The Petals can see them somewhat down there and they seem still.

Ashore, Yelsen informs Kiwina and Falco that he does not need the priests and acolytes of Pantheon to administer justice to pirates. He confirms that he is being asked to take charge of them and their ship, and soon a boat with several minotaurs is on it’s way out to the ship. They have a few long boats in tow and 24 pairs of heavy manacles that have both hand and foot restraints attached.

What do Kiwina and Falco do? Do they stay ashore or return? Falco can find some baked sweets, but hard candies are fairly rare and another matter. He will find some from Asildur, but it will cost him about 5 gold if he actually wants hard candy.

The two canine beast folk on a separate small boat make it to The Pounding Fury first. Captain Kiwina gives them a list of materials they will need for repairs, but informs the beastfolk that once they have the materials the centaurs will make the repairs themselves. The materials will cost about 120 gp, which the beast folk later return with.

The minotaurs show up with their boats and chains and questions. They begin by interviewing Captain Kira and a few of the centaurs, asking about the pirates and the attack, taking notes. The centaurs get a bit riled up as they answer, demanding justice. The questioning is short and uncomplicated, and the minotaurs are terse and businesslike. They come aboard the pirate ship and The Rose. They will ask each of the Petals and even Ramsey what happened. What do you tell them? Do you have questions for them?

As they do so, others march the pirates on deck, indicating they will be shackled and taken ashore. There are a few that panic, but the Petals and the minotaurs are able to subdue them. You can see from the shackles that only a fool would go into the water with those heavy chains and no way to swim. The pirates stare threateningly at the Petals. Or they try to - they’re not really very threatening in chains.

”Good riddance to ya, ya jerks.”
“Yeah, I hope you rot!”
“If’n they kill us, I’m comin back to haunt ya.”
“Me too. I wanna haunt em too!”
“I’m gonna haunt em more’n you.”
“Yeah, at least we gots our honor.”
“Yeah. We lived a free life, we did.”
“Hey stupid, in case you ain’t payin attention, we ain’t free now.”
“Shuddup Jelly, you ain't helpin none.”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 12:58:19 AM
Tsak meets with the taurs, pointing out those pirates that he suspects have secreted weapons. He gives a quick, factual account of the fight and their behaviour since.

'And good riddance to you' thinks Tsak, but he refrains from taunting men in chains.

After the pirates are handed over he looks for a boat to take he and Esmerelda either back to the Rose or ashore.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 6:57:27 AM
Rolth quite willingly tells the tale of the piracy that we observed, the course of the battle, and the pirates' treacherous behavior since their surrender. Rolth asks whether the Petals may keep a pair of the ballistae when the minotaurs take over the pirate vessel. If agreeable, he'll get the crew of the Rose to take on that task. Then he is ready to head ashore, paying no heed to the foolish words of these condemned pirate scum. He suggests inquiring after Nyloth, who can presumably answer some questions and help us find Pholus.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 8:43:52 AM
The young nobleman watched the pirates as they were shackled and carried away with a fair amount of pity in his eyes. He understood what it was like to be conscripted into serving and he suspected a small few of the pirates had been. He hoped that those few were able to show enough remorse to avoid the hangman's noose. He really didn't know what to say to men condemned to death and it seemed wrong to speak to them or give them hope. Only by their actions and contrition might they yet live.

When he was interviewed, Mak noted the pirates that seemed to give up first and he suggested those might not have been willing members of the crew and certainly not brave enough to engage in piracy on their own.

The entire experience unnerved him and as a new follower to Pantheon Mak sought out Kiwina to speak on matters of justice, but mostly to try and understand and accept that they weren't just sending 20 men off to their death. Mak would seek out a tavern that evening, but not to revel and celebrate, but to mourn the fate of the pirates and the life they chose.

Yes, Mak planned to get smashed.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 9:41:53 AM
Wil watched the pirates, he contemplated handing them coins as good luck, plus or minus they were able to flip them on the good.
"I know, they are not blessed coins," Wil said. "but they are superstitious. It's not a nice thing to do.. no.. oh sure.. maybe I won't then. What if one of them is blessed and the pirate frees himself. oi.. that wouldn't be good." He adds quietly.
"Did he say he is going to come back on haunt us?"
"That would not be good. I don't think I could handle pirates blabbering in my head. It's bad enough I have to listen to you." He says.
"Good luck, gentlemen!" Wil shouts then holds his mouth for fear he may unconsciously help them.
After a moment he says to Rolth.
"Ok, so what do we have coming up? How can I help?"

DM Dan - The Gaoling of the Pirates d20+2=6 ;
Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 5:47:25 PM
Tsak Rezar behaves himself, despite his wish not to.
Elyas
Rolth Niheow inquires after a pair of ballistae to mount on the Rose
Kiwina
Falco Ambersier
Angus Macgrump
Mak plans to get drunk to drown his fears.
Wil speaks to almost everyone, including himself before offering his services.

((OoC: Apologies for the early post, we are switching DMs! So now you're stuck with the the Brit, meaning posts will go up around this time each day. I appreciate this may mean a few of you are cut off, but hopefully we'll find our rhythm quickly again!))

The pirates are lead off, to their fate, and the clerks finish up taking statements from everyone, their busy work an bureaucracy almost giving you a headache. However, it is not too long before the Petals are left alone, with a decision on what to do now...

You could follow up on the pirates, though that matter does seem closed.

You could explore for other leads, perhaps something to do with Pholus?

You could look for other work?

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 6:08:31 PM
Wil speaks up first, “ Who is this Pholus? What do you know and why are we after this person/place or thing?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 7:36:52 PM
First thing ashore, Kiwina takes some time to visit the temple of Pantheon, and for much the same reason that Mak talked to him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 8:18:53 PM
As we prepare to head into town, Rolth will suggest to Captain Kira that the Pounding Fury return to Centaur Isle with the latest news once repairs are finished. If we aren't yet returned, then it would be good to convey privately to Pelonius that Pholus is missing, but that we are seeking him with the intent of helping him complete his quest for knowledge and returning.

That done, Rolth is ready to start looking for clues to where Nyloth might be found, starting with the harbormaster, then to the tavern with Mak. After all, we found him in a tavern the last time we saw him!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Thursday June 3rd, 2021 2:36:11 AM
Tsak tags along to the harbormaster then the tavern. He really isn't in the mood to tie one on. He grabs a mulled wine to go with the roast boar and seasonal veges that he finds on the menu.
He'll keep an eye on Mak and ensure he gets back to the boat in one piece.

He tries to remember what Pholus looked like and keeps an eye on the door thru the evening, checking as patrons come and go.

Esmerelda finds a spot by the fire at the inn and makes herself comfortable.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Thursday June 3rd, 2021 2:37:24 AM
(OOC should be Nyloth he's checking for and not Pholus...

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+7=24
Thursday June 3rd, 2021 8:55:06 AM
Mak thought he heard voices and the name Angus Macgrump as he waited his turn to board the longboat for the trip to shore. Along the way he was quiet as he contemplated the events of the journey to Bridge island. He also spoke briefly to a crewman of the Rose to arrange to have Elmer brought ashore. That horse still needed to be trained to have a rider. He'd either get the horse trained or trade Elmer for another that was capable of being ridden.

OOC: If riding horses are available here Mak will exchange Elmer one of those. Elmer is essentially just a pack horse he bought from slimey Liontaurs. Any horse he gets at this point he will make certain can be ridden. Mak will also buy a composite shortbow and 20 arrows on his way to the tavern.

At the tavern Mak kept a look out for the man with three eyes as that's how he remembered Nyloth. As he looked around through the mug at his mouth he discovered that many of the people here had three eyes. Mak's memory was him looking through the rim of his glass at the man. The nobleman slapped 50 gold on the counter and ordered a round for the room in an attempt to cheer himself up, but all he could think of was those men being marched off to their doom. Better to have died in combat than at the hands of the executioner.

OOC: Perception +7, Roll 24

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday June 3rd, 2021 9:30:03 AM
Falco considers the fate of the pirates but cannot find it in himself to have any sympathy, though there is some empathy. They will die, it is just a change, maybe whatever comes next will be better for them. Probably not though, we all make choices.

With these thoughts in mind Falco wanders a bit, looking to replenish his arrows but overall just checking out the community. Seeing other beastfolk he is not really concerned that a little fellow like him walking around will be an issue. After a time he heads to the tavern that Mak had mentioned for a meal and company.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+3=19 ; d20+8=24 ;
Thursday June 3rd, 2021 12:08:20 PM
Elyas is relatively unfazed by the fate of the pirates. Justice would be dealt, and even having a chance to plead their case was more than most ships would have given the pirates. Elyas is just glad he didn't have to kill the pirates himself
plenty of killing going around lately... and there will be more if we don't stop these Deep priests from spreading their magic around these islands

As the others recoup, drink or pray, Elyas is focused on learning more about the amulets. He puts one of the non-magical ones around his own neck only partially hidden by clothing and wanders the waterfront, looking for others who might have the amulets. he asks around to see if anyone has seen such an amulet before and tries to determine where the cultists might be
[diplomacy to gather information = 19]

he generally keeps an eye out for people acting out oof place as if mind controlled, or any of the amulets, or any signs/grafitti/marks that resemble tentacles.
[perception = 24]

If any others ask to come with him he will allow it, but he is very focused on locating the amulets and doesn't let other things distract him right now

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=25 ;
Thursday June 3rd, 2021 5:51:20 PM
Wil asks politely to follow Elyas. He instructs Sicero to be quiet, a little less politely as he approached.
"Tell me, what are some of the tell-tale signs of this amulet poisoning. Tentacles? I know this artist that likes to draw tentacles on weird things."
(Perception: 25)

------ Spells
Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Granted Powers D: Resistant Touch - D: Touch of Good -
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Shield of Faith - D: Sanctuary
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Shield Another (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Magic Circle against... - D: Protection from Energy
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Dispel Evil

-- Channel energy 5d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday June 3rd, 2021 6:38:45 PM
After the temple, Kiwina joins the others. He watches Wilford, not sure what to make of the man. Obviously he's not sane.

But, Kiwina reflects, it is debatable whether it is sane to go looking for the Deep or its minions. Although he isn't sure what the Deep is, the amulets that it uses to manipulate others are certainly worrisome -- they turned a whole tribe of liontaurs on each other. And the chuul cleric of the Deep must've had a hand in turning them to undead. He hopes they can find chief stallion Pholus in time to save him.

Keeping these thoughts to himself until he can get the measure of Wilford, Kiwina enjoys being back on Bridge Island, where at least the taurs get along with each other.

DM Dan - The Gaoling of the Pirates
Thursday June 3rd, 2021 6:57:35 PM
Tsak Rezar keeps an eye out for Nyloth
Elyas tries to investigate the amulets
Rolth Niheow suggests discussing things with Pelonius, and then looks for Nyloth
Kiwina visits the temple.
Falco Ambersier eventually joins Mak at the pub.
Mak goes a drinking
Wil queries what is going on.

You all manage to end up at the inn, called The Sow's Ear, the barkeep is a gruff Liontaur called Fewenryth.

Between you all, discussing with various members of the community, buying rounds of drinks and such, and just cajoling in general, a few things quickly become apparent.

Pholus was seen with 5 Centaurs coming ashore from the ship The Pounding Fury, and they spent a few days in town before heading up into the hills.

They met with an older human man with white hair, some sort of roguish type, who's name was Nyloth.

You feel that there is more to the stories that are going on around here, but you'll have to try to chat with them, or bribe them or do something to get more out of them...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|) d20+15=20 ; d20+16=26 ;
Thursday June 3rd, 2021 7:13:28 PM
Rolth sizes up the room, pulls out his sargrass lute, and breaks into a song.

From the Isle of the Minotaurs,
Where Aaroth met his end,
We sailed to Wemics' home,
But there the tale does not end.

What came from the depths,
With tentacles all a'waving,
Mad chuul priest in darkness,
Sent all the taurs a'raving.

On toward Chief Stallion,
O'er factions frayed and rent,
At his daughter's bidding,
From the centaurs, sent.

So now we come before you,
Eight Petals of the Rose,
We seek the man named Nyloth,
For reasons you can suppose.

"I'm gonna need a little help with writing the next verse, what say you fine fellows enjoy that ale that my dear friend Mak just bought you and maybe help me flesh out the story from here. Where has this Nyloth character gone?"

(Perform = 20, Diplomacy to gather information = 26)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened d20+19=22 ;
Friday June 4th, 2021 12:00:23 AM
(Perception = 22)

Tsak having finished his delicious roast boar, sits quietly making his goblet of wine last.
On hearing Rolth's song he scans the room taking in the reactions of those present.

He'll stay close and listen to any tales from others in the bar but otherwise remain quiet and unobtrusive.

Esmerelda remains curled by the fire enjoying the warmth and a few little bits of boar that Tsak shared with her.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|Dart - Thrown|13/-/-/-(RS)/-|(PBS )**|1d4 + 4(x2) d20+9=24 ;
Friday June 4th, 2021 9:15:00 AM
OOC: Note the purchase of the horse, bow, and arrows. Perception +9, Roll 24

Mak was on his third pint and was losing steam. He couldn't maintain the joviality to continue and at the moment his leg felt numb, his whole body felt numb. He moved away from the bar to the dart board where he proceeded to trounce any takers. Meanwhile he listened in on those near him.

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+5=18 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+21=24 ;
Friday June 4th, 2021 12:07:31 PM
While the others concentrate on figuring out who Nyloth was and where he might have gone, Kiwina tries to identify the locals that the centaurs dealt with while they were in town. During those few days in town, they must have provisioned or done business with someone other than one roguish human. To the extent that he can, he talks with folks who appear to work on or around the water, since he's more comfortable with them.

(If Mak's money for the room runs out, let us know.)

know local = 18; sense motive = 23 (19 vs non-taurs); perception = 24 (20 vs non-taurs)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+4=9 ;
Friday June 4th, 2021 2:21:57 PM
Elyas moves around the bar, looking for anyone with stories to tell. he asks around about people going missing, as that would be a big red flag that something like what they saw last time was happening here on Bridge Island.

diplomacy = 9

unfortunately, Elyas is getting tired and possibly a little drunk and is not as good at getting info as he might be otherwise...

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20=18 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+11=21 ;
Friday June 4th, 2021 3:49:03 PM
Wil buried in the bottom of a boat for a couple years doesn't feel much like drinking. He pokes around looking for anyone with an amulet. He shows of his black Gargul amulet to strike up a conversation then begins to ask questions to possibly find some answers.
Cicero politely stays quiet as Wil works his way around the room with unusual charm. Well unusual for anyone that knows him little but he has an unusual way with people. Even when he was an Eye.
He does take any offers of food, but he has to limit that. His belly is not what it used to be.

(Diplomacy: 26)(Perception: 21)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|) d20+14=21 ; d20+14=31 ;
Sunday June 6th, 2021 4:27:47 PM
Rolth looks around expectantly, waiting on the crowd to start filling in some details. He'll also keep an eye out for more subtle clues, like someone slinking away looking over their shoulder, deliberately averting their gaze, or otherwise acting like they know something that they aren't quite ready to share.

Sense Motive = 21
Perception = 31

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday June 7th, 2021 8:05:00 PM
While he's at it. Kiwina tries to learn what rumors he can of the large metal doors on the island.

DM Dan - The Gaoling of the Pirates
Tuesday June 8th, 2021 3:42:40 AM
Tsak Rezar simply listens to people around him, taking in the culture and relaxing.
Elyas a bit too drunk to be friendly, seems to being bothering some patrons, but they good naturedly move him on.
Rolth Niheow's song helps the crowd relax and begin talking a bit more freely, while he watches them
Kiwina listens for any notes about the large metal doors
Falco Ambersier
Mak begins to drink more slowly, and decides to improve his mood by beating any challengers at darts
Wil is charming and friendly and manages to get a few people to open up, though they seem a little scared or uncertain about the amulet.

It quickly becomes apparent that Brygape was the only one who returned from the little escapade, and that he was very upset when he returned... the crowd seems mostly sad on his behalf too, as only he came back and he didn't really speak with anyone, so no one knows what happened.

However, one of the patrons, a young looking Liontaur speaks up.

"It's Nyloth you be wanting? He is staying with Kyrstah and old fisherwomen who lives not too far from here. Just on the riverfront. I mean... she don't fish no more, but makes good gear for those that do! Maybe visit her and see if Nyloth is there. Even if he's not saying there with her, he's been spending an awful lot of time there... "

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|)
Tuesday June 8th, 2021 6:53:26 AM
Rolth thanks the liontaur who spoke up. "Thank you, young sirra! Would you be so kind as to tell us exactly where on the riverfront we can find Kyrstah, or lead us there? After we finish this round that dear Mak has bought us, of course!"

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|CSB|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d6 + 11(x2)
Tuesday June 8th, 2021 9:42:07 AM
To Mak money was a tool just like anything else. he never had any problems getting it and his needs were meager so he had no great need for it either. He put down a 25gp tip for the tender and stepped outside to check on his new horse, Elmer the second, to check it's tack and make certain it was ready for travel. He cinched the saddle tightly, made certain the bit was secure, and set about arranging a quiver with 20 arrows designed specifically for his new short bow.

With his weapons secured about the horse and his longbow carefully packed away he waited for Rolth and the others to arrive outside so they could continue their quest.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday June 8th, 2021 10:28:15 AM
{ooc: Odd I did post last night, maybe I did not hit submit.}

Falco had been looking about the tavern to see if any of the beastfolk from the dock were present. Even though he was changed to this shape through the power of the warper-sar he still feels a kinship, of course he has never actually spent much time with other beastfolk.

Falcos thought and search are cut short by the young liontaur's announcement.

"My good man, thank you for the guidance. Come to think of it some fishing gear might be of use too."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday June 8th, 2021 3:12:44 PM
"Looks like we have a clue," Wil said. "I'm with anyone else that wants to pull on this thread."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday June 8th, 2021 9:07:03 PM
Elyas gets nowhere looking for info on his own, and is thrilled when the others uncover a loose end to pull on. he quickly joins the group once they are ready to go. slightly drunk from fishing for info, he will let the others do the talking for the most part

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday June 8th, 2021 10:16:06 PM
Kiwina's up for trying to find Nyloth with the others if his own attempts have been futile.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Wednesday June 9th, 2021 1:34:23 AM
Tsak follows along with the group as they head out to find Nylorh.

DM Dan - The Gaoling of the Pirates
Wednesday June 9th, 2021 1:53:54 AM
Tsak Rezar follows along
Elyas while slightly drunk, is looking forward to having a direction
Rolth Niheow thanks the person who helped
Kiwina joins the group
Falco Ambersier thinks about changes he's been through and about getting some fishing gear
Mak waits outside
Wil looks forward to finding out what's going

The young Taur points you in the correct direction giving you the location, you thank him and be on your way. The rest of the tavern seems a little on edge when he tells you where to find Nyloth, but you it seems more fear on your behalf rather than fear of you, almost as if they're somewhat afraid of what might happen to you.

You move to the waterfront, and quickly find the shop you're looking for, as you enter, the old Taur lady looks up at you.

"Hello sirs, there seems to be many of you I'm Kyrstah... what is it I can do for you milords?"

She is an old centaur, but despite the grey in her hair and wrinkles on her skin, her eyes dart around still bright with intelligence and understanding.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|) d20+15=23 ;
Wednesday June 9th, 2021 7:04:44 AM
"Well, milady, we are the Eight Petaled Rose, fishers of men. We seek an elusive piscine species, Nylothius Fugitatus, who may be closely related to the Deep. Do you have any advice for us with respect to what angle to take with respect to this endeavor?"

(Diplomacy = 23)

If she seems confused by the fancy speechifying, Rolth will clarify that we seek the man called Nyloth.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+2=8 ;
Wednesday June 9th, 2021 8:31:01 AM
Mak gave Rolth the side eye and offered up in plain words. "We seek Nyloth. It seems he might have some information to aid us in our quest."

Though Mak stood confidently in the shop he felt naked because his shortbow was on Elmer and his longbow was carefully packed away inside his haversack. There was also the slight soreness from the bruise on his bum he acquired from falling to the deck earlier that caused him to shift uncomfortably from one leg to the other. So, while he might have clarified what Rolth was trying to say he didn't add anything to the bardbarians delivery enough to sway the lady to their side any more than Rolth had already accomplished. It seemed he was better at getting his point across with his weapons rather than his tongue.

OOC: Diplomacy(Aid Another) DC 10, Roll 8; Fail.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+6=9 ;
Wednesday June 9th, 2021 9:55:25 AM
{Diplomacy Aid: 9 FAIL}

Falco seeing is ready to join in a greeting with Rolth when Mak simply repeats with Rolth said. Having started to speak all he can come up with is. "Yep!" He signs at the noise he made, too high pitched, did he always sound that weird. Oh well maybe just take a step backwards.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=22 ;
Wednesday June 9th, 2021 1:45:47 PM
Elyas stays back, outside the door to the shop. he watches in case Nyloth is inside and makes a break for it or sneaks out the side/back door.

perception = 22 to watch for someone sneaking out

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+22=34 ;
Wednesday June 9th, 2021 7:59:48 PM
Kiwina hangs around outside the place and sees if there he can spot track that Nyloth may have left if he is not inside (that is, if he can pick out human tracks from others around). (Survival = 34 to track)

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday June 9th, 2021 8:36:18 PM
Wil hung around the rear of the party playing with some new equipment he recently purchased.
He listens but does not add to the conversation.

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Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Granted Powers D: Resistant Touch - D: Touch of Good -
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Shield of Faith - D: Sanctuary
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Shield Another (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Magic Circle against... - D: Protection from Energy
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Dispel Evil
-- Channel energy 5d6

DM Dan - The Fisherwoman
Thursday June 10th, 2021 2:01:28 AM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas keeps an eye out outside, watching for anyone trying to leave.
Rolth Niheow speaks to convince her to help.
Kiwina tries to find Nyloth's tracks.
Falco Ambersier also attempts to help, but only adds a short squeak to proceedings
Mak tries to help, but just sort of shifts awkwardly.
Wil stays back watching everyone els.

The tracks outside the house are difficult to tell apart, but there are definitely some human sized footprints leading into and out of the shop.

The outside of the building is very quiet, nobody is entering or leaving though there are several people moving around the waterfront, they appear to be fishermen or dockhands.

She looks up at you with a glint in her eye.

"I don't think I've heard of nobody called... Nyloth? was it? Sounds like a funny name, not really a Taur name, what makes you think he's here?"

Sense Motive 15 - Highlight to display spoiler: {She definitely is lying, and not being to subtle about it. It seems she expects payment for it, though you could perhaps just keep pushing and she'd tell you}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|) d20+14=25 ; d20+15=23 ;
Thursday June 10th, 2021 7:03:42 AM
Rolth can tell that the old centaur is holding out on us. He continues, with a glint in his own eyes, "surely with your wisdom and experience, you could guide us in how to best catch this elusive quarry. What tackle would be most appropriate, and which which fishing hole most productive? Perhaps this one bit of kit over here?" Rolth points at a modestly price piece of fishing gear, not too cheap, and not too outrageously expensive. If she bites, he will willingy hand over the cost of the item in exchange for the information we seek.

Sense motive = 25, diplomacy = 23

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+19=32 ;
Thursday June 10th, 2021 7:13:23 AM
Kiwina waits for his companions to find the information. While he does, he watches the comings and goings on the waterfront. (Perception = 32)

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+4=13 ; d20+7=22 ;
Thursday June 10th, 2021 7:51:52 AM
Wil cannot get a sense of anything and reasons that a huge group hovering over the lady would be less productive. "Rolth is doing a good job", he thinks.
"Maybe I can scare up some information from a fishermen," he says quietly.
He then approaches, with the intent to talk about fishing, the closest fisherman. Then asks about Nyloth.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+4=17 ;
Thursday June 10th, 2021 8:52:53 AM
Mak was used to people being reluctant and he spotted her hesitation immediately and his noble genes kicked in. While Rolth eyed the equipment in the room Mak took a more direct course of action.

"Of course we realize what an inconvenience it is with us interrupting your business today and we'd like to compensate you for your time. Our need is great and the fate of the isles rest upon the success or failure of our quest. Would this be appropriate compensation for your cooperation?" Mak said as he pushed 100 gold coins over to her across the counter.

OOC: Sense Motive +4, Roll 17. Success!

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday June 10th, 2021 2:20:42 PM
Elyas waits outside, sitting down on the ground where he can view the shop easily, trusting that the others will get what is needed, and would have more use of a lookout than another person trying to get info inside

DM Dan - The Fisherwoman
Friday June 11th, 2021 2:04:11 AM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas keeps an eye out for anybody possibly watching the group, or looking to interfere, however it seems this is in vain.
Rolth Niheow begins the subtle game of cat and mouse of enticing a deal from the woman.
Kiwina let's Rolth get on with it.
Falco Ambersier
Mak jumps the gun and immediately offers what most would consider a King's ransom!
Wil let's Rolth do his thing, but begins to ask around other fishermen, who all corroborate the story that Nyloth has been seen hanging around the the old Taur's house.

The old taur watches Rolth and smiles, nodding, just as she's about to speak Mak drops the 100 gold coins on the desk and her head snaps round looking at it for a moment, and she is speechless, her eyes widen and she nods wordlessly, beginning to put the gold away.

"Nyloth can be found in the apartment above my shop, just outside there is a set of stairs leading up. Take those and you'll find him. He spends most of his day there..."

The Petals follow the instructions given, and go up to the upper floor, entering the rather sparse room those of you that met him immediately recognise him.

Nyloth stands there, he turns around with a practiced grace and skill, belying his skills as a warrior, he smiles when he sees you, seemingly recognising some of you.

Perception DC 13 - Highlight to display spoiler: {His clothing has the symbol of Domi sewed into it, marking him as a follower.}

"Can I help you?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24|) d20+14=16 ; d20+14=22 ;
Friday June 11th, 2021 4:40:30 AM
Rolth gives Mak some side eye for ruining what was starting to be some fun haggling, but shrugs and accepts th euseful outocme when Kyrstah reveals Nyloth’s location.

Upon encountering Nyloth, Rolth immediately spots the signs of Domi on his person and breathes a sigh of relief. "By Domi, we certainly hope so! If you would be so kind, we have some questions for you, now that we meet again. Let me start, and perhaps my fellows will add some as well. Where did you guide Chief Stallion Pholus and why did you do so? What drew him to you in the first place?". Rolth will listen carefully to the answers, not quite sure whether to trust Nyloth, who behaved quite strangely and not quite helpfully last time we met.

Perception = 16, success
Sense Motive = 22

Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien) d20+19=25 ;
Friday June 11th, 2021 4:47:41 AM
Tsak sees the practiced ease with which Nyloth moves, and remains wary of any kind of trap, despite Rolth’s seeming comfort with the situation. Esmerelda can tell that more speechifying is coming, and curls up in a warm spot of sun to wait it out.

Perception = 25 to spot any threats

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=14 ;
Friday June 11th, 2021 8:04:10 AM
Wil thanks the fisherman for the information then follows the others to the upstairs apartment and into the room. He begins whispering to himself but manages to hold himself together.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+9=12 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+9=11 ;
Friday June 11th, 2021 9:25:52 AM
A King's ransom or not, Mak was not concerned about being seen as a generous, or foolish, man since if it became known that he was free with his coin people might be a little more cooperative around him. Yes there was the possibility he'd become to target of thieves but any of the petals might be as well simply due to their reputation and success.

As they left the small shop Mak called back to the proprietress. "If you hear about an organization called "The Deep" there might be some more gold in for you." Mak promised as he sauntered from the room with his hand resting lightly on the jeweled hilt of his rapier.

The climb to the second level reminded Mak about that bruise and his bum leg but he grimaced and said nothing as they entered the room above. Once there Mak didn't note anything special about Nyloth and wondered what it was Rolth saw that endeared the man so to the bard. Mak remained suspicious as he kept to one side of Rolth, but just out of claw range in case that whirlwind of fang and claw should get wound up.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 12, Fail; Sense Motive +4, Roll 19;

Mak too listened to Nyloths words carefully as he committed the man's appearance to memory. "TWO" eyes, color...., graceful...

Mak waited to see what the man would say as his gaze passed around the room looking for obvious clues about the man, but the climb and his leg were too distracting for him to notice much more than the interaction between he and Rolth.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 11.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Friday June 11th, 2021 9:48:03 AM
{Perception: Auto Pass}

Snapping back to the conversation Falco is glad to see Mak's tactics for getting information. While not the Petals normal method it is nice to skip to the end of the conversation sometimes. Assuming it is going to be a tight fit Falco slips up behind Rolth but moves off to the side when able to make room.

Once up he smiles at the religious symbol and quickly assumes this conversation will go well.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday June 11th, 2021 12:48:27 PM
Elyas joins the others when they head upstairs, but lets Rolth do the talking. it looks safe for now, but with anything involving the Deep Elyas is not ready to let his guard down

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday June 11th, 2021 3:51:33 PM
Kiwina remembers Nyloth as the spectator in a previous battle, who could have helped but didn't. Then again, he also could have decided he didn't need to. Surprising in a follower of Domi, but possible.

Hearing Rolth ask about Pholus, Kiwina knows that the conversation is on the right track.

Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien)
Saturday June 12th, 2021 3:29:18 PM
When Mak mentions the Deep, Tsak gives a shudder. But it is a good reminder of an important issue, so he chimes in the ask Nyloth what he knows of the Deep.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Saturday June 12th, 2021 3:40:07 PM
Rolth looks over at Tsak's interjection, and reminds himself that just because Tsak is usually the strong, silent type doesn't mean that he doesn't have depth and wisdom. He nods, and reiterates, "Yes, please do tell us about the Deep and any information or connection to it you have."

DM Dan - Nyloth
Saturday June 12th, 2021 8:04:30 PM
Tsak Rezar stays on his guard.
Elyas let's Rolth talk
Rolth Niheow begins questioning Nyloth
Kiwina remembers Nyloth
Falco Ambersier stays quiet and pays attention.
Mak ensures he makes an impression, but remains on guard
Wil follows the Petals upstairs

Nyloth seems to be pleased to see you.

"Well... I know Pholus came here for something to do with his people, he said he had a vision of this place, and of myself, and asked me about a metal doorway... now I knew of the place itself, so I took him to it, under his instruction, and then returned home. I can draw you a map if you'd like?"

He smiles knowingly at all of you.

Sense Motive DC 25 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Nyloth seems to know more than he's telling, and the way he's speaking seems to be with purpose.}

"However, only Brygape returned, and immediately booked passage on a ship, I feared the worst, but was... instructed to remain here. Bridge Isle is sacred to some Taurs, I didn't feel appropriate I interfered, as Bridge Isle is supposed to be some sort of proof that all Taurs can exist in harmony, and not being a Taur, I didn't want to step on anybody's toes, or hoofs, so to speak. As for the Deep, I can't say I've heard about it. What is it?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+14=15 ;
Sunday June 13th, 2021 10:48:04 AM
(Sense motive = 15, fail)

Rolth is starting to be a little annoyed at Nyloth's continued coyness. If he is pleased to see us, perhaps he could be more helpful! But Rolth chokes down his frustration and forces out some polite inquiry, "I appreciate your efforts to avoid disrupting the taurs' efforts to reunite, as nothing would please me more. But if you don't mind me asking, by whom were you instructed to remain here? Did you or those you serve send those visions to Pholus in the first place? How did you know which metal doors to send him to? And what do you know of that which lies beyond those doors? And more broadly, why do you keep turning up at various points of our quest? I doubt it is coincidence, but do not understand your motivation."

Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien)
Sunday June 13th, 2021 10:54:54 AM
Tsak wonders whether it is really possible that this fellow, who keeps turning up in our quest, really knows nothing of the Deep. "Perhaps you know of the Deep without knowing its name. You may remember that Aaroth was wenging on about about us knowing nothing about what is to come, and that we had best join him and gain riches and rulership rather than dismal deaths. We heard similar from a Chuul priest on liontaur isle, who spoke more explicitly about some dark power called the Deep. It seems to be some tentacled horror that preys on minds, and is building its power here in the isles. We even saw a large rock formation in the sea that looked like the magical amulets that it uses to spread its power. Any of that ringing a bell? Will you help us defeat this evil?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=22 ;
Sunday June 13th, 2021 1:25:02 PM
(sense motive = 22)

Kiwina is in less of a mood to persuade Nyloth. "I thought your patron was the god of courage, not of sitting back and watching. If you took Pholus there, you can take us. Let's make sure we're in the right location before we look for and hopefully rescue him."

"How long ago did you take Pholus to these doors? And how long ago did Brygape return?"

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Monday June 14th, 2021 8:37:49 AM
"Brygape was killed at sea, but his tale of Pholus indicated that the centaur might have fallen to the Deep. Pholus was hearing voices and whatever happened there frightened Brygape. Based on the tales of Brygape before his death, he was frightened and for some reason he didn't want your name to be mentioned around him. What do you think it was that you did to anger the taur so?" Mak said as he shifted his stance and placed a hand on his sword. Mak didn't know this man, had completely missed the marks of Domi, and he'd been one of the last people to see Pholus alive or dead. Brygape wouldn't have left the taur unless something terrible had happened and Mak thought he was beginning to see that Pholus may have been lured in by the deep.

Mak resigned himself to the prospect that they'd have to face off against Pholus much as they did with the Chuul.

OOC: Sense Motive, Auto Fail.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=30 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+9=28 ;
Monday June 14th, 2021 9:02:07 AM
Wil listens quietly. Not wanting to intrude in a business that was clearly not his.
He does try to recall anything from here-say to local lore that may help with the clues.
Maybe even one of the voices in his head, may know something about this Deep.
(Perception: 30)(Knowledge(local): 28) disregard second

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+9=12 ;
Monday June 14th, 2021 9:43:50 AM
{Sense Motive: 12}

Falco finds himself frustrated with the conversation, he is normally fairly perceptive but has a sense he is missing something. All he can do is follow along and nod at Kiwina's suggestion that the cleric travel with them.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - XXBlindness/Deafness DC17FXX / XXBlindness Deafness DC17FXX / XXWater BreathingXX
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / XXSOund Burst (DC16)XX / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=9 ;
Monday June 14th, 2021 4:45:25 PM
Elyas listens to what is being said, but really doesn't pay much attention to anything below the surface
Sense Motive = 9

when Rolth talks about the Deep, Elyas pulls out one of the noon-magical tentacle amulets.

"the people who were captured and corrupted by the Chuul priest were all wearing amulets that look just like this one. have you seen anything like this? when these things start showing up it always spells trouble. if you've seen one please tell us where

DM Dan - Nyloth
Monday June 14th, 2021 6:12:50 PM
Tsak Rezar asks more questions about the Deep
Elyas shows his amulet
Rolth Niheow presses harder into Nyloth, seeking answers.
Kiwina also asks further questions
Falco Ambersier get's annoyed.
Mak prepares in case combat is incoming.
Wil tries to think about anything he may have heard about The Deep locally.

Wil - Highlight to display spoiler: {You don't recall much about the local news, except that Pholus turning up was talked about for some time! Everyone was surprised when he didn't return in good order.}

"I was instructed by my God. No other instruction would cause me to remain here when others needed help. I have no idea who sent the visions to Pholus, only that he received them. The only metal doors like the ones he described are the ones I can take you too. I know not what is on the other side... it is not my place to enter. I don't know why we keep meeting, but I go where Domi tells me. I assume Domi has some plans, and I carry them out."

He takes a deep breath before continuing to answer your questions.

At Kiwina's terse response, Nyloth's eyes flash with a degree of anger, which quickly abates.

"I am happy to take you there, or draw you a map. Do not take my inaction for unwillingness. Domi instructed I do not help Pholus, something about humbling the Taurs, I assume using you as a lesson to them in some way, but I do not know. Domi instructed me to be here, and help where I can, but without actively taking a role in the what happens beyond the doors. Besides here on Bridge Isle, the tests Domi will put before you are of a personal nature, not something outsiders to your group should get involved in. I first met Pholus about a month ago... Brygape came down perhaps two weeks ago, and immediately tried to barter passage, but it wasn't as easy as he had hoped."

He turns to Mak

"I suspect not going to aid Pholus is what caused his anger towards me, but as I have said, I do as Domi guides. I think I may have seen that symbol... but not for some time. As for helping you, it is not my place to do so unless I am requested to do so by Domi."

Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien)
Monday June 14th, 2021 8:55:53 PM
Tsak knows that Rolth is a shaman of Domi, and so looks to him for cues, given all this talk of gods and taurs. Esmerelda continues to bask, what with all the droning on about gods and taurs and other insignificant matters.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Monday June 14th, 2021 8:58:55 PM
Now Nyloth has Rolth's attention. "A test, a test from Domi? Specifically tied to the fate of the taurs? Sign me up, please! And please do show us to these doors, assuming that my fellow Petals are ready to be on with this quest. Perhaps Pholus yet lives, and we can bring him back! What say you all? Is there anything we need to do before setting off?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday June 14th, 2021 10:49:12 PM
Kiwina murmurs to himself, We have not had a minotaur in our group for some time now. Not since Gothruk left. Are we able to set an example? After a moment of thought, he says, "Well, Nyloth, we need you to take us to these doors. We can only hope that Pholus might be rescued."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Tuesday June 15th, 2021 9:23:01 AM
"There is certainly more to this. Rescue is good but finding more on the Deep is the larger goal as well. Lets move on with our journeys."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17F / Blindness Deafness DC17F / Water Breathing
2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Strength / Hold Person / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bane / Divine Favor / Bless / Command DC15 / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20=3 ;
Tuesday June 15th, 2021 9:45:36 AM
Mak was all for anything that might humble the taurs, after all he'd been on the receiving end of that hubris on more than one occasion. The noblemen wasn't going to say as much though, but he almost did. To those outside they would notice him open and close his mouth as if he had something to say and then decided not to say it.

"Does he need to take us to the doors now?" Mak asked. "Perhaps in the morning?" then to Nyloth Mak asked "You've really no idea what might lie behind those doors?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d3=3 ;
Tuesday June 15th, 2021 12:05:02 PM
Wil recalls that Pholus seemed popular and asks, "Quickly, why was this gentlemen so popular. Seems people were disappointed when he didn't come back. People tend to be a bit crazy at times, my opinion. I'm new here but it sounds a lot like we need to knock down a few doors. "
Wil grabs a coin from his pocket and flips it.

DM Dan - Nyloth
Tuesday June 15th, 2021 6:03:44 PM
Tsak Rezar remains quiet, letting Rolth handle things
Elyas
Rolth Niheow seems surprised and wants to jump into the fray!
Kiwina seems somewhat upset, but agrees they might be able to do as requested.
Falco Ambersier tries to ensure you focus on the right things.
Mak requests waiting until heading to the doors.
Wil throws in his support.

Nyloth shrugs.

"I can take you now or in the morning. However, it takes the better part of a day to get there, so I would perhaps suggest the morning, I will meet you outside here at the crack of dawn."

He smiles.

"I'm afraid not, I have no idea. I have not been told to enter, so I don't know, only what Brygape said, and he didn't say much to me, and wasn't really willing to talk about it."

You have an afternoon to shop/prepare and evening to rest and recuperate, what do you want to do?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Tuesday June 15th, 2021 8:40:37 PM
Rolth thanks Nyloth, and wishes upon him the blessing of Domi. "very well, we will see you at the crack of dawn." After taking our leave, Rolth suggests that we drop by the Catacombs to sell our loot and possibly gear up, if needed. "it seems likely that we will face undead, and perhaps some sort of magical mirrors, based on Brygape’s story. Any ideas on how to prepare for that?"

Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien)
Tuesday June 15th, 2021 10:15:09 PM
Tsak has never been one to focus on loot, but recognizes the importance of gearing up, so he'll go along for the shopping trip before turning in for the night to be ready for the crack of dawn.

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday June 15th, 2021 10:52:45 PM
Kiwina agrees they should go in the morning.

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Wednesday June 16th, 2021 11:46:32 AM
Mak rode Elmer the second back to the inn where they had agreed to stay for the night and settled in with all the appropriate precautions for staying in a strange place. He saw to the horse personally and then carried his tack to his room. Afterwards he went to the common area and sat by the fire to warm his leg and get his evening meal.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday June 16th, 2021 12:02:27 PM
"I will prepare what I can to protect us for tomorrow. It has been a busy few days, some relaxing at the inn and a good nights sleep will be good I think."

He heads off after Mak, slower, to the inn. During the meal he spends time contemplating what spells to ask for the next day.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

Mak(JamesM)(58/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+2 Rapier-Adman|14/9/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Wednesday June 16th, 2021 1:46:07 PM
"It strikes me as odd that these leaders have been so entralled by these agents of the deep." Mak said quietly to Falco between careful bites of his food as he held the utensil properly as dictated by polite society.

Mak swallowed and continued. "These leaders are known to be wise, so how might they have succumbed to mental influence when we ourselves have not? Falco," Mak said as he leaned forward a bit. "I consider myself to have a normal measure of common sense, but I'm not a terribly wise man. I see a beer and it's everything I can do to not drink it. What if that kind of temptation was presented to me by the deep? It would be terrible trying to resist that pull. I wonder if we shouldn't all don those non magical amulets simply to make ourselves less of a target once we are in their domain. We certainly would benefit from divine aid to resist that evil call."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday June 16th, 2021 3:50:32 PM
Elyas also makes his way back to the inn, thinking through what they might face. he had to assume there would be conflict to prepare for, which meant fire. but they also needed to be protected from the magic of the amulets. even though Nyloth didn't think he had seen one recently, Elyas had to assume they would probably see more of the things. he would be sure to prepare several mental protection spells, as so far they seemed to be effective against the amulets' pull.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday June 16th, 2021 6:42:01 PM
Wil listens to Mak and speaks up. "What if someone within this adventuring group is taken by this Deep? What would you do? Just curious. It's something I had not ever thought of when I was with the Crescent Moons group."
"Undead, you say? I was under Gargul at one point and thought I spoke to the dead but I know now it mainly myself and Cicero I talk to."
"What spells do you think would be good to prepare for these undead?"

DM Dan - Nyloth
Wednesday June 16th, 2021 6:45:05 PM
Tsak Rezar knows you need to gear up.
Elyas considers his spell choice.
Rolth Niheow queries how to prepare
Kiwina agrees to leaving early in the morning.
Falco Ambersier wants to relax as well
Mak just relaxed for the rest of the day
Wil

You all meet with Nyloth in the morning, and once you are all assembled and indicate you're ready to leave, he takes you. The journey itself is mostly over flat, open ground, it takes the better part of a day to reach this place where Nyloth led the Centaurs. As evening draws near, the Petals see a hill rising above them. There is a rocky outcropping on one side.

Nyloth says to you, “Evening will be upon you soon. That is the outcropping I brought the centaurs to, so that is what you seek I think. I will take my leave of you now that you are here. May Domi’s blessing be upon you."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+15=29 ;
Wednesday June 16th, 2021 8:10:30 PM
"And also upon you, Nyloth. Will you be awaiting our return, or is Domi calling you elsewhere?" Regardless of the answer, Rolth is ready to approach outcropping and find the metal doors. As we near it, he will cast Toros Taur Try minotaur version to improve his perception.

(perception = 29 to look for the doors and threats as we approach)

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 70/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:Waterbreathing, Hastened
Wednesday June 16th, 2021 8:35:43 PM
Tsak agonises over whether to open the door whilst bearing arms whether his sword or bow or to adopt a more peaceful stance.

Is this still diplomatic envoy stuff, or are we heroic rescuers, or wrathful justice to an army of undead?

He highlights each option with a suitable pose and expression.

Just want to get it right is all, you don't get a second chance for a first impression...

Eventually he will opt to have his weapons away and exude nonchalance from every pore (sometimes hard to distinguish from nervous sweat). He needs no light source and has Barkskin in mind, but has not cast it as yet.

Esmerelda sits at Tsak's feet tail twitching in annoyance that this is all taking so long.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday June 16th, 2021 8:41:05 PM
(OOC forgot to update status', Tsak is not waterbreathing or hastened. Also Tsak should have recovered HP from last night's rest so I've updated that.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+22=37 ;
Thursday June 17th, 2021 12:54:30 AM
"I assume you'll be all right out here," Kiwina says to Nyloth. He isn't sure that tackling the doors now is better than waiting until morning, but sees no reason to wait. As the party approaches the doors, he looks for signs of other things being in the area.

(survival = 37 for tracks, just to determine if anything has been around recently; adjust to 41 if it was a taur)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|16/11/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+8(x3)
Thursday June 17th, 2021 10:53:46 AM
Mak rode easily upon Elmer to their destination and once in the vicinity he slid from the saddle. His limp was less pronounced and he appeared to be in good spirits as he secured his shortbow to the horse and lead it into a stand of trees where he watered it before leaving it loosely tethered on a sapling.

He strung his longbow and followed the others to the door where he nocked an arrow and readied himself for whatever was behind that portal. As Rolth and the others prepared to open the door Mak positioned himself in front of Elyas and Falco.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot| Encumbrance:53.5 lbs| Move: 30

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=19 ;
Thursday June 17th, 2021 1:36:56 PM
"May I step in?" Wil says. "I can search the door for some sort of trap. If you would like." (Perception: 19)
"I have a little trap sense too. If not, I will stand back here but I can help... would be happy to help. Just want to contribute and earn my keep. I know.. I talk too much but they will have to hold.. why do you interrupt me? Please let me conversate without your input.." Wil begins to argue with himself.
If allowed, Wil will search for anything that may be an issue with the door.

DM Dan - Nyloth
Thursday June 17th, 2021 6:21:24 PM
Tsak Rezar gives off an air of not really caring.
Elyas
Rolth Niheow queries if Nyloth will be sticking around
Kiwina looks for signs of others
Falco Ambersier
Mak prepares for combat
Wil offers to look for traps.

Rolth & Wilford - Highlight to display spoiler: {One of the large rocky areas seems to be metal disguised as stone.}

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {There are some sort of runes or letters in the stone.}

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see the tracks of several Taur, probably Brygape's party, however only one leads away... by following the tracks you quickly find a metal door disguised as stone. It's apparent several went into the door, but only one game out. You suspect that was Brygape.}

You come to the outcropping Nyloth gestures to it.

"Well, here you are... wait a moment..." he roots around in his bag and eventually pulls out a map. "This should guide you back to the settlement. I am not supposed to stick around, so I will be heading back to the fisherwoman's shop. It is up to you...[b]" he says 'you' pointedly as if referring to all of you. "[b]To figure out what happened here... and to solve the puzzles and mysteries within. However, I cannot wait around, if you are all to succumb to the same thing the others did, I don't wish to be waiting here forever."

He smiles

"It's nothing personal, and I'm sure you'll succeed!" with that, he heads off back in the direction he came, unless stopped.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Thursday June 17th, 2021 7:05:45 PM
Falco moves along, suddenly he is a little behind on the conversation.

"We will do our best and hope to tell you what we find when this is done. Thank you for your guidance and I understanding not wanting to wait outside."
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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+6=17 ;
Thursday June 17th, 2021 7:44:56 PM
Rolth will accept the map from Nyloth, just in case we can't find our way back unaided. As the Petals approach the outcropping, he is able to point out the metal doors cleverly concealed to look like rock. Moreover, he warns the Petals that there are some sort of runes or letters on the doors, so we should be careful in approaching and interacting with the door, lest it be some kind of fell magicks. He knows that Elyas is better at dealing with arcane matters and will defer to him, but if said worthy is otherwise occupied, Rolth will cast a detect magic on the door and runes to see what that might reveal.

(Knowledge arcana = 17 to assist Elyas or try solo)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday June 17th, 2021 7:59:20 PM
Elyas looks to where Rolth points and sees the metal doors. he casts detect magic and studies any auras he sees long enough to try to identify them.

Careful, no one touch that until we know what magic might be here!

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 3X protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday June 17th, 2021 11:13:53 PM
Kiwina is able to add, "I see the tracks of several taurs going into the doors, but only one coming out. I didn't notice other tracks." He heeds the warnings of the others not to touch the doors until someone with more knowledge investigates the writing.

Kiwina is a bit surprised at Nyloth leaving so soon -- not because he expected Nyloth to go with them, but because he didn't expect Nyloth to travel at night.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=38 ;
Friday June 18th, 2021 12:10:03 AM
(Perception=38)
Tsak finally settles on 'wary ranger entering unknown lair in the dark of night'. He draws his sword and prepares to go point man once they enter.
He leaves the problem of the possibly magical doors to others and hums a little tune to himself:
da dum da dum da da dum da dum
He's not sure where he picked it up but for some reason it makes him think of ice-cream.

Esmerelda's tail continues to flick as she looks with utter disdain at all the people fussing about the door.

(Perception roll is for when the doors finally open and the initial entry into the beyond)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|16/11/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+8(x3) d20+3=7 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+9=24 ;
Friday June 18th, 2021 8:58:46 AM
Mak took a moment and looked into the sky to place the sun and estimate how much time they had until sunset. The archer then shifted slightly to get a better position to shoot into the space beyond the door as it opened. All the while he was looking carefully for clues as to what might be behind that door.

OOC:
KS: The Planes +3, Roll 7, Fail
KS: Religion +3, Roll 7, Fail
KS: Dungeoneering +7, Roll 25
Perception +9, Roll 24

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday June 18th, 2021 2:17:07 PM
Wil checks for his heavy crossbow and loads a bolt. He puts the crossbow back, arms himself with the new buckler and prepares to wait for whatever comes next.
"I don't know what comes next. How am I supposed to know," he argues quietly. "We have to wait to see what those runes say. You ask too many questions."

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=36 ;
Friday June 18th, 2021 9:30:20 PM
Kiwina takes a second look at the doors. He hadn't noticed any writing, and wonders if it's a language he knows.

(Perception = 36; languages: centaur, liontaur, tauric, common, druidic)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Saturday June 19th, 2021 2:31:22 PM
Rolth hopes that the runes are not some sort of spell trap as the others begin to read them before hearing the results of Elyas’ detect magic investigation. Cue the Wold-shattering kaboom!

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|16/11/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+8(x3)
Monday June 21st, 2021 3:46:39 PM
Mak wasn't looking specifically at any writing, but it would be supremely difficult to not read anything he saw. He might be able to keep himself from reading aloud, that habit had faded when he was 7 years old. He was really more concerned with symbols that might be considered evil or that originated on another plane, not that he remembered any of them at the moment.

"What's Cicero think about that door Wil?"

DM Dan - Nyloth
Monday June 21st, 2021 6:52:39 PM
Tsak Rezar prepares for the doors to open
Elyas tries to detect any magic - Highlight to display spoiler: {There is no magic on the door}
Rolth Niheow tries to discern the runes
Kiwina mentions the tracks he's seen
Falco Ambersier thanks Nyloth for his help
Mak checks when the sun is setting, knowing it's not too long to sunset, perhaps an hour.
Wil prepares his crossbow for the doors to open.

You all can see three sets of Runes in the Taur language marked in the stone near the door -

KIZZURL, WEBONUUL, ELOMCWE.

Knowledge Religion DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {These are three sins of the Cowardice, Laziness, and Foolishness.}

((OoC: If you previously rolled perception you may use that roll for this))

Perception DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {The letters of ELOMCWE can be pressed, like buttons, it must some how work the door...}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+2=14 ;
Monday June 21st, 2021 7:32:04 PM
Huh, those are the Tauric runes for the three sins of Cowardice, Laziness, and Foolishness. And it looks like you can press the runes of the last one like buttons, maybe to make the door work somehow? But would it be foolishness to press them in order, or to spell out 'welcome'? I'm willing to give it a go if no one else has a better idea. What do you think?"

(Knowledge religion = 14, success!)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+6=13 ; d20+12=23 ;
Monday June 21st, 2021 8:36:14 PM
{Know Religon: 13}
{Perception: 23}

Falco sighs when he understands what was read by Rolth. All he can do is nod along to what Rolth says and know that if someone is hurt he can heal them.

"I don't mind pressing them. Welcome seems the obvious 'puzzle'." Assuming they are in reach.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday June 21st, 2021 11:19:10 PM
Kiwina agrees that the letters can be rearranged into "welcome", but wonders which "e" goes where. Hopefully that doesn't matter. "If we're worried about some traps, I suppose someone could use a tool to press the runes."

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|16/11/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+8(x3)
Tuesday June 22nd, 2021 8:16:52 AM
OOC: I had this whole rant written out about taur bigotry and then I reread the DM post... Argh!

"I've no idea what they say, so don't go asking me to push any buttons. I'd likely spell out cow, mule, or tiger or something."

Hey, Wil, Cicero have an opinion on this?

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=24 ;
Tuesday June 22nd, 2021 1:12:01 PM
(Perception: 24)
"Cicero offers opinions only if I don't ask for them," he snapped but then smiled.
"Potentially... but whether it's relevant is out of my control. I had a reference to the dead when I studied under Gargul but under God of good Fortune I can only guess."
"Sure.. sure..", he then says to no one in particular. "I'm sure you know quite a lot but you have not been one to speak of religion," he says. "Don't give me that I'm older then dirt speech, please."

He looks to the rune and quickly recedes back, not a fan of puzzles. He does though try to examine the runes for any signs of traps. Strings, levers, or anything that may potentially strike out and stab out an eye.
"Any reference to Cowardice, Laziness, and Foolishness, recently in your travels?" He asks.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday June 22nd, 2021 5:35:28 PM
Tsak is able to see 'welcome' in the third word. He tries but fails to see any such thing in the other two words. No insights there, he waits to see what happens.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Tuesday June 22nd, 2021 10:25:04 PM
There seems to be agreement to push the buttons, so Rolth warns everyone to stand back, and without cowardice or lazy pauses proceeds to push the buttons in the last word to spell out 'welcome'--foolishness, here we come!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Tuesday June 22nd, 2021 10:34:04 PM
Assuming that Wil didn’t find a trap, of course…

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 8:05:46 AM
"I believe the other letters spell out ruin below zuzku. . ."

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|16/11/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+8(x3) d20+7=8 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+5=14 ;
Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 8:26:56 AM
As Kiwina spoke the words Mak searched his memory to see if the word Zuzku was in any of his studies; landmarks or regions, noblemen, religious figures, other planar beings, or even old sailors superstitions about the sea.

"What good is Cicero then if he has nothing important to add to the conversation?" Mak said as he tried to make out the runes on the door as if looking long enough would make him be able to read the language.

OOC:
KS: Geography +7, Roll 8, Fail;
KS: Nobility +7, Roll 23;
KS: Religion +3, Roll 18;
KS: The Planes +3, Roll 19;
PS: Sailor +5, Roll 14.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 10:21:41 AM
there is no magic coming from the door. so if there is a trap it is likely mechanical in nature Elyas informs the others.

Elyas stands back, ready to act as Rolth starts pushing buttons.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 12:12:26 PM
When Rolth reaches to push the letters Falco steps back in case the whole thing does in fact blow up in their faces.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

DM Dan - The Door
Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 7:28:17 PM
Tsak Rezar finds some insight
Elyas suggests the possibility of a trap
Rolth Niheow presses the buttons
Kiwina comes up with an alternative
Falco Ambersier avoids getting hit
Mak tries to think if he's heard of Zuzko, but has not.
Wil searches for a trap

Wil finds no traps, so Rolth presses the buttons in the order of "Welcome", and the door grinds and the metal screeches slightly as it opens, rubbing along the stone, and allowing entrance to a dark passageway that leads on.

You cannot see the end of the passageway as all is shrouded in darkness, but almost as soon as the door is opened, you get an acrid smell assault your mouth and nose...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+15=34 ;
Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 9:10:38 PM
"Well, that went reasonably well!" Rolth asks whether anyone can make a light, and listens intently for the shuffling of undead minotaurs or other threats.

(Perception = 34)

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 10:48:37 PM
"What marching order do we want?" Kiwina asks. He looks at the corridor, judging whether he and Rolth could fight side by side.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=25 ;
Thursday June 24th, 2021 9:53:56 AM
Elyas is a bit surprised that the door opened so easily and with no traps! he smells something bad when the door is opened, and tries to think if the smell is familiar at all
[knowledge nature = 25]

"I can give light to whoever is going in front Elyas says, clearly not being the one volunteering to be the first one in.

he picks up a small rock and casts light on it, holding it up for one of the larger party members to take and lead the way

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|16/11/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+8(x3)
Thursday June 24th, 2021 10:41:21 AM
Mak took a tentative sniff and commented. "What is it about you guys and all these odoriferous adventures? Falco, Elyas, either of you think we'll need some magical aid inside to ward off sickness?"

A minute later when Kiwina asked about marching order, Mak offered. "You two are really big. If you go in ahead of us you'll be by yourself on the front line with only ranged support from behind you. If our choices for front line person are Kiwina and Rolth, I vote for Kiwina as he's tougher and harder to hit. Also since it seems Wil and Cicero have some skill with traps it might be well for him to at least head up the group to look for those. If we choose Will and Cicero I'll accompany them up front."

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday June 24th, 2021 10:59:04 AM
"Well," Wil begins, "Last time I tried to lead I had to visit Gargul so I choose to allow you bigger folks to proceed me. I have some light myself if needed."
-- Being an Eye of Gargul prior, I'm assuming Wil is familiar with the smell of the dead but Wil waits to confirm this with his memory.
"I so want to be prepared for this... oi.." Wil murmurs as he becomes increasingly anxious. This also increases the frequency of interruptions in his head and his tendency to talk.
"You know I have never really met any taurs in my travels. It's so interesting to be traveling with you. I feel so small comparatively... do you often hit your head.. I do so I imagine you have some trouble.. I'm sorry.. let me stop talking.. um.."

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Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+10=15 ;
Thursday June 24th, 2021 11:28:12 AM
(Stealth=15)

Tsak volunteers to go first. If allowed to do so it will be without the glowing rock as he sees better without it. He enters quietly and moves a bit (10 metres) ahead of the group.

(OOC Perception of 38 previously rolled upon entering the doorway)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Thursday June 24th, 2021 1:22:43 PM
Wil deferred the front spot and Tsak headed in so Mak followed his friend all the while commenting. "If this is what death smells like I want no part of it."

At the moment Mak was counting on the light from the open door but as he moved further in he stopped and drank a potion. "There, much better." he said as he gripped his bow tightly and continued inside.

OOC:
Anything Potion CL 8; Darkvision. Duration 80 Minutes.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision

DM Dan - The First room...Map
Thursday June 24th, 2021 6:46:39 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas casts light and sees if the smell is familiar - Highlight to display spoiler: {It's some sort of acid}
Rolth Niheow proclaims it went well.
Kiwina asks about marching order
Falco Ambersier volunteers to go first.
Mak gives himself darkvision, and joins the front with Wil
Wil doesn't recognise the smell, and defers the front spot to someone else

((OoC: Map in header, I have placed you, feel free to change it. We will have each post be 1 round while you explore, unless I skip over stuff.))

You continue into the dark corridor, those in the front either with a light to help them or darkvision, and as you continue down into the corridor you see a room opening up, the acrid smell is much stronger here, and you can see there are channels around the edge of the room, with some sort of fluid running into them and into a drain.

It appears to be coming from eyes and mouths which cover the walls completely, all contorted in what appears to be wailing. The eyes are blinking and from them falls this liquid onto the floor, which is then caught in the channels and directed near the entrance you came in.

The room is approximately thirty feet by thirty feet, and you can see no other exit...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+12=18 ; d20+6=26 ;
Thursday June 24th, 2021 7:23:46 PM
{ooc: Map access restricted.}

Falco does not approach but looks at the fluid to try and determine what it is.

{perception: 18} {Know Nature: 21}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendi

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+15=26 ;
Thursday June 24th, 2021 10:23:44 PM
Rolth is suspicious of the acrid smell and liquid, no wonders whether they are connected. Seems like a trap! He waits to see what Wil or Elyas might have to offer, while looking for any other clues like the half hidden runes on the outer doors.

Perception =26

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=19 ;
Friday June 25th, 2021 8:40:32 AM
Wil wonders aloud if the faces made around the room is made from the stones in the walls or something organic.
"I once heard a rumor of this horrid creature with many mouths. I've had dreams of fighting it since childhood," Wil adds.
(Perception: 19)
Wil casts Hide from Undead on himself as a safety measure then begins to explore the room.
He searches for traps (+1), switches or anything that may move them forward.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+9=28 ; d20+7=23 ;
Friday June 25th, 2021 11:16:27 AM
As soon as they came into the room Mak stepped to one side to let the others in while he held his bow at ready for anything that might jump out at them. He tentatively moved to the center of the room and leaned over to glance down the drain as he checked it out.

"No exits. Prolly a trap waiting for us all to enter the room, or the floor is going to drop out beneath us. I won't be happy to be splashing in this goo."

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 28;
KS: Dungeoneering +7, Roll 23 (Can he identify the fluid without touching it?)

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30,Darkvision 79.9 Minutes

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=21 ;
Friday June 25th, 2021 5:13:53 PM
Kiwina is also reluctant to enter without scoping the place out as well as he can first. He looks it over, but also tries to identify the smell. (perception = 21)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=36 ;
Friday June 25th, 2021 8:03:17 PM
(Perception =36)
Tsak searches the room looking for buttons, switches or any kind of mechanism.

Esmerelda stands in the centre near Mak.

DM Dan - The First room...Map
Saturday June 26th, 2021 2:09:17 AM
Tsak Rezar enters the room, looking for any kind of switches or mechanism.
Elyas waits at the back.
Rolth Niheow looks for clues without entering the room.
Kiwina tries to figure out what the smell is. - Highlight to display spoiler: {It smells like some sort of acid...}
Falco Ambersier doesn't approach and tries to figure out what the liquid is. Highlight to display spoiler: {It's acid, nasty stuff.}
Mak enters the room to get a better look around.
Wil casts Hide from Undead (who else are you touching to give them the spell?)

As soon as Tsak and Mak enter the room, you see them pause for the briefest moment

Tsak and Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {Make a DC 17 Will save, if you fail, you are filled with despair and sadness and unable to act for an hour. At the end of the hour you may make another save, please RP it accordingly.}

Tsak, Mak, Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see some writing on the far wall from you, opposite the door, but cannot make it out from here, it seems to be in the Taur language, but you'd need to be closer to read it.}

The room itself is made of stone, with the eyes and mouths carved into it. They continue to move, blinking and wailing, in a very unsettling manner. The smell of the fluid is very pungent and assaults your throat and nose, even beginning to make your eyes sting...

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)

d20+3=19 ;
Saturday June 26th, 2021 8:31:32 AM
Mak moved into the room and paused. As he did so he looked again at the faces crying and thought of the loss he’d suffered. After a moment or two he remembered his mother’s advise about carrying on. Stiff upper lip and all that, she’s say. Mak straightened up sorted himself and moved on about his business.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+6=17 ;
Saturday June 26th, 2021 11:46:35 AM
Rolth sees Tsak and Mak pause, and asks them what drew them up short--even after Mak then proceeds to check out the drain. He then notices and points out the tauric writing on the far wall, and suggests "Don't read it out loud until we check it out more carefully." Still in the hallway, he will aid Elyas in magically inspecting the room and writing, or do it himself if Elyas is otherwise occupied.

(Detect magic and Knowledge arcana = 17)

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Detect Magic
HIde from Undead (50 minutes)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=22 ;
Saturday June 26th, 2021 4:25:14 PM
Elyas casts detect magic again, getting close enough to sweep it over the room.

he looks over the walls, looking too see if any of the spots on the wall look like they might be a passage of some sort
perception = 22

acid everywhere... be careful. don't step into the room or touch anything just yet. if someone does go in, I can make them float above the ground and possibly give them some protection.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Sunday June 27th, 2021 6:34:24 PM
Falco confirms what Elyas says .

"If there is a fight watch your footing or you will lose a foot to that I fear, unless Elyas can keep them in the air."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendi

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday June 27th, 2021 7:22:51 PM
Heading Elyas and Rolth's warnings, Kiwina still does not enter the room. He did not notice the writing himself, until Rolth pointed it out, and spends Until the room and writing have been checked with spells, he will have to be content to wait. Meanwhile, he tries to estimate how much acid must come from those mouths. And he looks up. How high is the ceiling?

"If there's no other exit from the room that we can see, perhaps there's one back this direction?" Mak or Tsak might be able to look for that.

=====
He still has his travelling spells for the day, and will change them at the next rest.
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
O - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Sunday June 27th, 2021 9:30:38 PM
There must be more to it than this one room. we just have to find an opening. unless the previous group was foolish and just ran into a room full of acid, it must have been something further that killed most of the group

which means something worse than acid if we do find the next door.... Elyas thinks, but then gets back to the task of looking for magic or secret doors

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 76/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+4=21 ;
Sunday June 27th, 2021 9:39:34 PM
(Will Save=21 success)

Tsak steps into the room and is immediately assailed by feelings that rise unbidden within him. Every slight he's suffered, mistake he's made or degradation he's witnessed seems to come flooding back and it all threatens to overwhelm him. With a huge effort he puts it all aside to concentrate on the here and now.

The smell in the here and now is horrible. It is acrid and pungent and feels like it is eating away at the inside of his nose. He moves around the room carefully - only stepping in dry areas and not touching anything with his hands or clothes.

He checks for another entry.

It's horrible in here. Not just the acid. Some oppressive force or will is operating here. Between that and the acid maybe everyone else stay outside whilst we work out what we're dealing with.

The very act of talking almost has him choking on his bile. Tsak picks Esmerelda up and holds her in his arms to protect her from the hostile environment. Tears stream down his face as he tries to make sense of what he's seeing.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday June 28th, 2021 6:55:36 AM
Wil waiting behind Kiwina and in front of Rolth touches them gently to add hide from undead.
Falco, who is to his right is then added.
“Hoping this helps you big guys,” he says, just before he begins to get into an whispered argument with himself over what monster may be coming and how to handle it.
“It’s acid… you can’t fight in acid.”

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Monday June 28th, 2021 9:06:58 AM
Mak was about to add his own two coppers to the answer to Rolth's question when he realized that the source of his woeful feelings wasn't his own.

"It's true, there does appear to be some force working at our minds and trying to overwhelm us with woe and sadness." Mak said as he took one last look into the drain before he made his way back to the entrance.

"This acid is really bothersome." he stated as he looked at the floor to see what effect it might be having on his boots and if it were possible to walk without stepping in it.

CDM Jerry [OOC post]
Monday June 28th, 2021 4:31:40 PM
Greetings Woldians!

We have TWO games that have achieved Level 20 and just retired over the weekend! So in our usual tradition, we're holding a celebration for the next few days on the Giggling Ghost board!

Folks are already beginning to gather. We expect everyone to join in and post daily on the GG board, but all are excused from posting in their "regular career game" through Wednesday at least. :) It doesn't mean you can't post, just that you don't have to.

DMs if you're in combat, feel free to just post a "pause until after Wednesday" if you'd like, or you can do that anyway. These celebrations are important as both of these games have players who have been working for at least 9 years to achieve this retirement for their PCs.

--DMs may take the role of an NPC or 2 if they wish and hand out dishes, create action, help out, etc.
--Anyone may take the stage and tell a story or sing a song.
--Post as many times a day as you'd like on the Giggling Ghost board.

Entertain yourselves and enjoy!

Yes you may go there now and post.
Yes you should go there now and post.
What are you waiting for?
Yes, now is fine.
Are you still reading this? Why?

DM Dan - The First room...Map d20+19=33 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ;
Monday June 28th, 2021 6:31:13 PM
Tsak Rezar suggests everyone else waits until they can figure out what is going on.
Elyas also looks for magic and can sense a faint magical enchantment in the walls
Rolth Niheow tries to see if there's any magic at work
Kiwina tries some quick maths!
Falco Ambersier suggests not walking if possible
Mak reacts to entering the room
Wil protects some of you from undead

Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {During your investigation of the room, you notice there is a doorway of some sort at V/W 12/13.}

Tsak moves to the north centre of the room, and is splashed but seems distracted by the wall.

Tsak - Take 7 acid damage

Between all of you, you find no magic other than the enchantment that keeps the mouths and eyes moving, and producing the acid. Which is constant and clearly dangerous. The writing, now that it's been pointed out is clear on the other side of the room from where you came in.

You can just about make out that it's in Taur script, but it's too far away for all but Mak to read

Mak - DC 12 Knowledge or Linguistics - Highlight to display spoiler: {“Two are stronger than one, and a cord of many strands is not easily broken.”}

Anyone else who enters the room and gets more than half way in can also make the check.

However if you enter the room - Highlight to display spoiler: {Make a DC 17 will save, if you fail, read the spoiler below}

Highlight to display spoiler: {You are overwhelmed with sadness, you cannot act at all and can only stand in despair. Please roleplay accordingly.}

((OoC: Don't forget to move yourself on the map!))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Monday June 28th, 2021 8:23:20 PM
Rolth looks on in alarm as Task seems to stride right into the acid channel. When the fellow seems a little distracted, Rolth walks into the room to try to pull Tsak to safety, all while reading the Tauric on the far wall.

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
HIde from Undead (50 minutes)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday June 28th, 2021 10:53:50 PM
Kiwina remains outside of the room, but casts create water to wash out the channel where Tsak walked into it (4 gallons created). He looks to see whether the spell seems to dilute the acid enough to help, knowing that Rolth is helping Tsak if the water does no good.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Tuesday June 29th, 2021 8:29:12 AM
Mak was concerned about the acid so he stepped out of the room briefly to talk about it. "I saw the words on the wall opposite the entrance, but I can't read taur." Mak admitted. Speaking of taurs, you and Kiwina might want to put something over your feet. A bag, or something, in case you step in one of those pools of acid.

OOC: Mak doesn't have any ranks in linguistics and it's a trained only skill.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L d20+9=12 ;
Tuesday June 29th, 2021 9:37:10 AM
{WIll Save: 12}

Falco moves cautiously into the room to get a better look. Once in his shoulders slump and his boddy shutters.

"I abandoned my parents and they would not even recognize me now." he shudders a little "What kind of son does that?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendi

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday June 29th, 2021 12:07:10 PM
Wil waits behind Kiwina
"I can help you out," Wil shouts from behind. "Just a little mend Tsak. I just need to get past the big guy. Unless you want to just brush it off as a flesh wound... that would be understandable."
Wil casts magic vestment on himself (+1 AC)
"No pressure, big guy," he says to Kiwina. "I'm sure we still have plenty to put up with. I'm sure we will need plenty of healthy energy." Wil smiles, his unending energy increases as his anxiety/excitement builds.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead - (50min), Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment (50min), Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 69/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday June 29th, 2021 12:41:43 PM
There is another here Tsak points vaguely in the direction of the other door. He is clearly still struggling with the impact to his emotional core.

We should probably go thru quickly to get out of the acid.

He moves to the door and tries to open it. He sits Esmerelda across his neck so as to free his hands.

(OOC will update the map tomorrow when i can get to a pc.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=11 ;
Tuesday June 29th, 2021 3:50:43 PM
Elyas moves into the room when he doesn't find anything other than the obvious magical effect on the walls.

He moves towards where Tsak is standing to see the doorway.
[will save = 11, fail]
Elyas stops in the doorway, and his shoulders slump. "what are we even doing here? this is all pointless. we're no closer to figuring out how to stop the Deep than we were days or weeks ago! people are dying and being turned into abominations, and we're in a pit full of acid for no good reason. nothing we do matters...

he goes on like this for a while, unable to focus on the task at hand

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+8=16 ;
Tuesday June 29th, 2021 6:00:18 PM
(OOC: forgot my save)

Rolth feels an overwhelming feeling of ennui. "Why are we even here, we don't even have a minotaur, this is hopeless. Domi, how have I lost the path?" But upon thinking of Domi, a flicker of hope emerges, and digging deep, he pushes back on the despair, and focuses on the present. With this aid from his faith, he continues on as planned.

(Will Save = 16+4 for burning a hero point = 20, success!)

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday June 29th, 2021 11:20:01 PM
Hearing Tsak say there's a door, Kiwina looks to see if he can enter the room. He's worried, however, about accidentally bumping someone else into the acid around the edge of the place.

=====
He still has his travelling spells for the day, and will change them at the next rest.
Hide from Undead (30 min) from Wil
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
O - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

DM Dan - The First room...Map
Wednesday June 30th, 2021 2:11:15 AM
Tsak Rezar mentions he seems to have found a door
Elyas is also grabbed by a sense of foreboding.
Rolth Niheow moves into the room to help Tsak
Kiwina uses a touch of magic
Falco Ambersier moves into the room, but immediately stops... dragged down.
Mak sees the words but doesn't know the meaning
Wil mentions he can help Tsak

As two of your party get caught in a deep slumbing depression, Kiwina's water falls into the channel, it clearly dilutes some of the acid, but the flow continues. It only lasts for a few seconds before being washed away.

However Rolth has over come the uncertainty and moves Mak away from the wall where he discovered a door...

((OoC Further to Jerry's post, posting here is optional. I will keep up with you guys as you post, but we're changing DM on the 1st as a heads up))

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Wednesday June 30th, 2021 9:01:11 AM
Mak moved over to Elyas and tried to comfort the man while simultaneously keeping him out of the channels of acid. "Here, drink this." Mak insisted as he put a potion to the wizards lips.

OOC: Anything Potion: Good Hope, CL8, Duration 8 Minutes. Good hope counters and dispels crushing despair.

**Full Attack, , Point Blank Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 79.5 Minutes

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/6 | | +1 L
Wednesday June 30th, 2021 9:06:00 AM
Falco stands where he is lost in thought.

My dad was not a good man but to leave them. To take on a new species. I... I don't know, I just don't know.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 69/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday June 30th, 2021 11:29:50 AM
Tsak tries the door. If he's able to open it he'll have a look thru. If nothing seems amiss he'll try to guide Falco through and hope his condition improves on the other side.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday June 30th, 2021 4:27:53 PM
In his mood, Elyas takes the potion and swigs it expecting hard liquor to be Mak's solution for depression. he is surprised at the taste, but it sure works wonders on the depression that clouded the wizard's mind.

"Oh yes, much better. thank you, Mak. seems something magical has affected me, though I didn't find a trap. some presence here is pressing down on us.

He notices that Falco is also out of sorts. "you'll be ok Falco, whatever thoughts you're having right now are not fully your own. here, let me help

He casts Protection from Evil on Falco, helping him to throw off the mental enchantment

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+15=32 ;
Wednesday June 30th, 2021 8:27:36 PM
Rolth is glad to see the Petal's teamwork in overcoming this latest mental challenge. He smiles, clasps Tsak's shoulder in a comradely way, and tries to look past the hopefully open door to what is beyond.

(Perception = 32)

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday June 30th, 2021 11:07:33 PM
Kiwina looks on, worried that Tsak is still standing in acid -- at least that's how it looks from his vantage. He casts another create water just in case.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday July 1st, 2021 9:05:04 AM
Wil steps forward, behind Kiwina. He looks on with some confusion as the others seem to be stressed beyond anything normal.
"That room is certainly cursed," he says to Kiwina. "Any thoughts?"
"This is certainly a sign of bad mojo.. bad luck all around."

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead - (50min), Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment (50min), Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

DM Mark - And there was a great wailing and woe - Map 2d6=10 ;
Thursday July 1st, 2021 5:08:32 PM
Mak moves to Elyas and gets him to drink a Potion of Good Hope.
Rolth waits expectantly for Tsak to find a way to open the door.
Tzak reaches into the splashing acid, searching for a way to open the door. It takes a bit, but he finds that one of the mouths is a handle and he is able to open the door. Still, he takes 10 points of damage as the acid burns his skin.
Elyas is bolstered by the potion and shakes off his feelings of despair. He casts Protection from Evil on the despondent Falso.
Falco stands there looking sad. Elyas kind words of encouragement seem to get through to him, and Falco may make another DC 17 Will save. For Falco: Highlight to display spoiler: {Success frees him from his despair, failure leaves him despondent and unable to take any actions.}
Kiwina tries to wash some of the acid from Tsak, but the effet is fleeting.
Wil looks on, noting that this is a bad place and a bad sign for the group.

For everyone standing in the room, the wailing is quite loud and the acrid smell makes your eyes water. And it’d kinda stinky.

Remember, if you enter this room for the first time - Highlight to display spoiler: {Make a DC 17 will save, if you fail, you are overwhelmed with sadness, you cannot act at all and can only stand in despair. Please roleplay accordingly. Once you have succeeded on this save you need not save again.}

Tsak has seemingly opened a part of the north wall and a passage is before you and then bends to the east. Once you get to that turn, the east passage extends beyond what is on the map into darkness...

((OoC: Don't forget to move yourself on the map!))

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday July 1st, 2021 5:16:10 PM
Well done Tzak! Elyas encourages his friend, who found the way through despite the injury taken.

He casts light on the weapon of whoever will be going in first

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=15 ;
Thursday July 1st, 2021 7:53:53 PM
Seeing the doorway that Tsak opened, Kiwina is ready to follow the others through it or to take the lead, whatever order the group decides upon. The only thing that slows him is making sure everyone is able to avoid the acid.

When he gets the opportunity to enter the room, though he stops. A wave of deep, dark depression engulfs him. There's no point in going on. If it weren't for bad luck, he'd have no luck at all.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Thursday July 1st, 2021 9:54:13 PM
Rolth accepts the light spell on his morning star and moves around the corner to Z-AA/8-9, moving quickly but smoothly to try to avoid the acid splashes as much as possible.

(OOC: on my mobile device, I can’t seem to edit the map,if someone would be so kind as to make the changes for Rolth and Mak, thanks!)

Mak (BatMark subbing for James)
Thursday July 1st, 2021 10:00:46 PM
Mak sees the liontaur go through the acid spray and steels himself to follow. "Noworse than the rain of arrows at the storming of Iron Hill, eh, old bean?". He moves to V10 and covers his friends in both directions with his bow at the ready.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+9=13 ;
Friday July 2nd, 2021 10:06:33 AM
{Will: 13+4= 17 - Using a Hero Point}

Falco uses an excerise of exreme willpower to force himself out of the funk. He turns to look at Elyas. "Thank you friend. I, well, I am not prone to such thoughts. Lets move on with the others."

Almost over compensating Falco moves up to just behind Rolt, bow at the ready.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 59/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=38 ;
Friday July 2nd, 2021 11:38:59 AM
(Perception =38)

The burn to his hand wakes Tsak completely from the pall of the horrible room. He uses some water from a skin to dilute the acid on his hand then moves ahead to scope out what lies beyond the doorway (Perception). If it is safe to do so he'll seek some assistance with healing and bandaging the wound.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=21 ;
Friday July 2nd, 2021 4:40:29 PM
Wil follows Kiwina into the room from the hallway and suddenly stops. His head fills with angry shouting and accusations. Guilt piles upon the young man's shoulders and he can move no further.
"I did not kill my parents!" He shouts. "They killed my family, the assassins in that cursed family. You stay away from me! Go no further." He turns and glares at a corner of the room.
He growls but he pauses.
(Will Save 21)
"I will not allow you to overtake me, room with weird faces and acid and such.. and you," he points. "you don't own me."

DM Mark - And there was a great wailing and woe - Map 2d6=10 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=8 ;
Friday July 2nd, 2021 5:29:17 PM
Elyas encourages Tsak and Light on Rolth’s morningstar.
Kiwina steps into the room and the effect of the crying eyes and wailing mouths hits him like a wall of despair. She stops in the room with a hopeless look on his face.
Rolth steps through the doorway in the north wall, trying to avoid the acid spray. (Rolth takes 10 acid damage, DC 13 reflex save to take zero damage.)
Mak follows Rolth through the acid spray. (Mak takes 7 acid damage, DC 13 reflex save to take zero damage.)
Falco calls on his heroic reserves to resist the effects of the room and follows his friends. (Falco takes 8 acid damage, DC 13 reflex save to take zero damage.)
Tzak looks ahead and sees a passageway lit by Rolth’s receding light. Of course, the he doesn’t actually need the light. (Remember Esmerelda will need to make the same save when moving into this room. Where is she?)
Wil enters the room and shouts back at the accusing eyes and wailing mouths professing his innocence and rebuking their accusations.

For everyone standing in the room, the wailing is quite loud and the acrid smell makes your eyes water.

If you enter this room for the first time - Highlight to display spoiler: {Make a DC 17 will save, if you fail, you are overwhelmed with sadness, you cannot act at all and can only stand in despair. Please roleplay accordingly. Once you have succeeded on this save you need not save again.}

From where he stands, Rolth’s light shines down a long, wide hallway; his keen eyes reveal large stone doors of some sort in the low-light at the end. He smells the acrid smell of the acid as it mixes with a musty order in this hallway.

Does anyone approach the doors?

(Remember to move yourselves on the map.)

Mak (BatMark subbing for James) 53/60HP AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27 d20+7=9 ;
Friday July 2nd, 2021 8:04:08 PM
Mak manages to catch a jet of acid at just the wrong moment, and gives a yelp as it burns his exposed skin. But he makes it through and continues to provide overwatch with his bow as others help his stricken comrades. He grouses, "Could use a medic when someone has a moment."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+9=17 ; d20+14=29 ;
Friday July 2nd, 2021 8:11:12 PM
Rolth manages to dodge the spray of acid as he moves into the tunnel. (Reflex save = 17, success!) But after spotting the door in the far dimness, he realizes that Kiwina remains behind and turns back to see if he can help his comrade. He sings out in a loud voice, in the hopes that his stirring lyrics will snap his despairing fellows out of their funk. (Countersong = 29, which gives a new save and replaces the allies' saves if higher than their own rolls; works against effects that depend on sound.)

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
HIde from Undead (50 minutes)
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=19 ;
Friday July 2nd, 2021 11:01:41 PM
Kiwina watches his companions go on and leave him behind -- which is no more than he deserves. He's such a useless lump, he might as well grow roots in this spot.

Then Rolth sings out. Perhaps he's not entirely without worth after all...

(Edit: Perhaps Kiwina is not entirely without worth...)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 59/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+5=12 ;
Saturday July 3rd, 2021 9:47:59 AM
(Esmerelda save vs acid retrospective =12 fail)
(OOC Esmerelda is already in the room, currently draped across Tsaks neck)

Tsak moves out of the room into the corridor. He explores about 20 metres/60 feet in to make sure no nasty surprises are waiting for the party as they exit the room of doooooom.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+13=23 ; d20+12=27 ;
Sunday July 4th, 2021 6:42:05 PM
{Stealth: 23}
{Perception: 27}

Falco slips further down the hallway attempting to make out any details of the door. He keeps his eyes open for anything out of the ordinary and potentially dangerous, stopping short of the door to wait on the others. The memory of the previous room has pushed him forward, wanting distance from whatever that was.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=19 ;
Monday July 5th, 2021 12:41:29 PM
Elyas sees Kiwina succumb to the same thing that kept him from moving moments ago. If Rolth's song doesn't seem to life the effect, Elyas will cast another Protection from Evil on the captain, giving them another chance to shrug off the effect.

Then Elyas follows the others, trying to time a jump through the dripping acid to not get splashed.
[reflex save=19]

[ooc:if Kiwina didn't need the protection spell, Elyas will be a little further in the tunnel and will not use the spell.]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, 2X protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

DM Mark - And there was a great wailing and woe - Map d20=11 ;
Monday July 5th, 2021 9:53:40 PM
Mak gets annoyingly burned by the acide leaving the room.
Rolth strikes up a song to protect his friends from the wailing in the room, granting Kiwina another save and protecting Esmerelda.
Kiwina resists the despair of this place with Rolth’s help.
Tzak carries Esmerelda as he explores the hallway beyond. (I will have to give some thought to the impact of carrying a 90 pound cat across your shoulders.)
Falco moves further down the hall, but finds it is dark down there unless he has a light source.
Elyas is ready to help Kiwina when he sees Rolth’s song seem to have helped. He moves into the hallway.
Wil

For everyone standing in the room, the wailing is quite loud and the acrid smell makes your eyes water. Outside the room, the wailing is disturbing but has no effect and the acidic smell us much less.

Rolth has gone back to bolster his friends, and his light goes with him. Tsak moves down the corridor with a leopard slung across his shoulders, his sharp eyes can see the hallway ends ahead in two large doors.

Falco moves ahead of the ranger, but he cannot see in the dark. What is his light source? The owlman smells a musty smell in the air he cannot quite place.

(Remember to move yourselves on the map. If you cannot do so, post what your location is.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+15=24 ;
Monday July 5th, 2021 10:05:44 PM
Seeing Kiwina snap out of his fugue, Rolth encourages him and Wil to dodge through the acid into the hallway, then moves down the corridor himself to shine his light on the end of the hallway with the doors. As he approaches with the light, he will look to see if there is anything interesting or unusual about them.

(Perception = 24)

Mak (BatMark subbing for James) 53/60HP AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27 d20+9=15 ;
Monday July 5th, 2021 10:09:15 PM
Mak watches the proceedings with grim stoicism. He thinks to himself, "I'm getting to old for this stuff," but moves up closer to the light to cover the Petals as the move down the hall.

(Perception = 15 to notice threats or other interesting tidbits)

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday July 5th, 2021 10:36:56 PM
Kiwina hurries on to keep up with the others. Moves to V-8/W-9.

DM Mark - And there was a great wailing and woe - Map
Tuesday July 6th, 2021 1:31:29 AM
(I checked on Esmeralda. She's actually a medium creature. So she's probably about 180 pounds slung across Tsak's shoulders?)

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=18 ;
Tuesday July 6th, 2021 8:34:15 AM
Wil grumbles after a bit of a delay and checks on Kiwina. "How are you doing?"
If Kiwina is ok Wil moves to V10. He should be behind Kiwina.
"You all had me for a moment there," he says as he left the room. Looking at the face.
"Luckily, I caught on quick."
Wil strikes up his own magical light near the rear of the party.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 - used
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead - (50min), Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment (50min), Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday July 6th, 2021 9:35:31 AM
A little late Falco remembers to cast light on his bow so he can see what he is looking at.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(53/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Tuesday July 6th, 2021 9:58:39 AM
Mak moved up behind Rolth with his bow as the acid continued to burn his skin. When the wemic paused a moment he brought out his waterskin and washed off as much as he could before putting the skin away and getting ready for the area ahead.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 79.4 Minutes

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday July 6th, 2021 10:32:54 AM
[ooc: in addition to Falco's light, Rolth's weapon is still lit up from Elyas' spell]

Elyas casts detect magic again, checking along their path and the large door at the end of the hall. he is a bit behind the front line, but still close enough to detect any magic that might be going on.

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map 2d6=8 ; 2d6=6 ;
Tuesday July 6th, 2021 9:50:33 PM
Rolth checks on his friends and moves down the hallway to look at the door. Rolth keeps a sharp eye out for anything out of the ordinary.
Kiwina moves out of the room of wailing an acid and into the hallway. (Kiwina takes 8 acid damage, DC 13 reflex save to take zero damage.)
Wil is glad to see Kiwina released from the infinite sadness of the room, and he moves out of the room of wailing an acid and into the hallway. (Kiwina takes 6 acid damage, DC 13 reflex save to take zero damage.) Once out, he creates a light is his general area, (but unless he casts it on an object it will not move with him.)
Falco casts light on his bow and looks around.
Mak moves up and puts some water on his skin where the acid burned him. Though it was no longer burning, the water is soothing on his skin.
Elyas casts Detect Magic while in the hallway and focuses on the doors. This takes two rounds for Elyas to concentrate and filter out the party’s magic items. He does not detect any magic beyond what the party has on them.

At the end of the corridor the musty smell becomes stronger as the acidic smell diminishes. There are large stone doors ahead of them. They look heavy and solid.

Rolth looks around and it occurs to him that, while this place seems old with a worn floor and stonework that seems to have been cut into the stone some time ago, there is not much dust or dirt here. In fact, it’s rather clean for such a seemingly old place.

As Roth, Mak and Falco approach the end of the hallway the musty smell resolves into a smell of old and new death. Like there is a dead body about, but also the old smell of a tomb. Yech.

(Remember to move yourselves on the map. If you cannot do so, post what your location is.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+8=15 ;
Tuesday July 6th, 2021 10:37:59 PM
Kiwina moved quickly when he entered the corridor, and escaped the acid he'd seen others hit by (save = 15).

Kiwina moves as far up the corridor as he can without squeezing past someone else. (At the moment that would be AA-8/AB-9, unless Tsak and maybe Elyas moves.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d6=6 ;
Tuesday July 6th, 2021 10:52:22 PM
"Smells like death, old and new. Maybe those undead minotaurs and the recently slain centaur? In any event, maybe we should heal up a bit those who were scalded by the acid, before we try this door. Speaking of which, anyone handy at looking for traps?"

Rolth will wait until the wounded close to within 30 feet, and channel energy to heal them a little bit.

(Channel energy = 6hp of healing)

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
HIde from Undead (50 minutes)
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 1/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 59/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday July 7th, 2021 12:00:43 AM
Tsak pauses in the corridor and takes a minute. He carefully puts Esmerelda down on the ground.
Whew, you've grown a bit little girl
He carefully checks her over to make sure there's no acid on her fur.

Once that's done he holds up his injured hand Can anyone assist with this the skin is mottled red and already starting to swell where the acid has impacted it. And it's starting to sting quite a bit...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Wednesday July 7th, 2021 7:29:20 AM
Seeing Tsak's struggles, Rolth will actually move back to be closer before sending out the wave of healing energy. (The 6hp of healing should reach Tsak, Kiwina, and Mak.)

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+1 Agile Rapier-Adman|13/8/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+9=29 ; d20+7=14 ;
Wednesday July 7th, 2021 9:02:25 AM
Once Rolth's healing energy washed over him Mak felt much better if not a little sensitive where the acid struck him. Still, compared to a dead body pile and a grievous injury it was nothing, so Mak carried on as he moved up to the door.

The condition of the hallway and it's relative cleanliness concerned the noble archer as he knelt to examine the floor where the door intersected with it, and then the door itself. Aside from the smell he also listened for anything in the next room.

"Wil, see if Cicero can find any traps." Mak asked the man with the crazy clinging to him like a floosy on a rich client.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 29; Dungeoneering +7, Roll 14

**Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, , Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 79.2 Minutes

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d6=5 ; 3d6=9 ; d20+12=23 ;
Wednesday July 7th, 2021 9:08:34 AM
Wil lights the end of his staff and uses it as a walking stick.
Wil moves to 'Z8'.
He sends a wave of healing energy from the back of the group forward. Starting with Kiwina, Tsak, Elyas, and possibly Rolth.
"I would be happy to search for traps for you," Wil says from the back. "Once I make my way through the crowd."
(Perception: 23)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 - used
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead - (50min), Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment (50min), Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday July 7th, 2021 1:37:16 PM

Falco waits for the others to catch up, staying just behind Mak.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday July 7th, 2021 5:07:15 PM
With a little positive energy Wil heals Kiwina for 6 hp.
He slips past the centaur but the wave of energy warms Tsak, like a friendly neighbor saying hello, for 8 hp.
He approaches the doorway but is still a little behind (I assume he can squeeze past the taurs?)

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map d20+6=13 ;
Wednesday July 7th, 2021 7:14:29 PM
Kiwina moves into the corridor, escaping damage from the acid.
Rolth says he smells death, old and new. He suggests someone check for traps and mentions that a number of folks need healing. He channels energy to heal everyone for 6 points.
Tzak puts Esmerelda down and mentions that he is indeed injured from the acid.
Mak looks at the door and the area in front of it for traps. There are no traps that he can find. He also listens at the door but hears nothing. (For future checks, these should involve two separate Perception checks.)
Wil moves up and channels energy, healing everyone for 14 points. He offers to check for traps once he moves up, and he even checks where he is in the hallway, but finds no traps on that part of the hallway floor.
Falco waits.

The healing energies offer welcome relief from the acid burns.

Mak’s dungeoneering check doesn’t tell him much, but he does think a seemingly old, stone corridor like this should be full of dust and debris that seems to be mostly missing here. He can see that there is some dust here, just very little. Also, it seems to Mak that this place is sized for larger creatures than himself.

He stands before two great stone doors. Light from several magical sources illuminates the hallway. There is a bad smell here that hangs in the air like, well, like a bad smell. And it’s not an overwhelming smell - but it lingers. It makes Wil wonder if Cicero perhaps had beans for dinner. Like, maybe beans that were spoiled.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday July 7th, 2021 10:16:26 PM
Tsak sighs with relief as the healing washes over him. The stinging, burning sensation in his hand dulls to an itch and the skin returns to normal elasticity and colour.

Thank you Wil, err and friends.

The pair carefully make their way to the front with Mak. Tsak sniffs and gives Mak a sideways glance
Did you taste test Elmer's grains?

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday July 7th, 2021 10:55:06 PM
Kiwina suggests that if there should be dust here but isn't enough, then something moved it. If there's a few weeks worth, then he guesses it must've been something Pholus'es group did. Like maybe opening the door, depending on what's on the other side.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=18 ;
Thursday July 8th, 2021 8:29:43 AM
"Beans? Why do I smell beans?" Wil says loudly.
"Are you cooking in my head?." He then adds in a whisper. "No, not possible, why would you... you're messing with me aren't you."
"They are rotten.. I know.. I know you helped out. It's much appreciated. What do you think of these doors, here? Any way to get in?" He says to Cicero or anyone that is listening.
"Personally, I'm eager to figure out what's behind this thing."
(Perception: 18)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 - used
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead - (50min), Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment (50min), Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 3d6

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28|Dagger|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,PBS WFin)**|1d4 + 3(x2)
Thursday July 8th, 2021 8:41:00 AM
Mak looked over at Tsak and then to the ground. "Elmer's a pig, he doesn't share....Floors too clean. Maybe got washed out by water from behind this door, gelatinous cube even, if it is water we might get washed back into that acid room where the drain is, you think? Still if Pholus came this way and was washed back into the other room that acid likely did away with the body. Might be wise to anchor ourselves here before we open that door. Anyone bring spikes? ummm rope? how about a hammer? Yeah..me neither."

Mak pulled out a dagger. Conceivably he could drive the blade of this into a crack in the mortar and hold on, he thought as he moved back to give the others a chance to look the door over. "I'm smelling a trap here, among other things." Mak said.

**Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, , Mobility| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 79.1 Minutes

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+12=19 ;
Thursday July 8th, 2021 9:12:36 AM
{Perception: 19}

Falco is surprised the idea of water coming from the doors is brought up. He takes another look to see if there is any trace of that happening, if water came though it would evaporate and maybe leave marks on the walls from any minerals it contained. Sadly he does not feel as confident in his senses as he did earlier.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=11 ;
Thursday July 8th, 2021 9:49:28 AM
Elyas looks with the others for traps, but there are too many people all trying to do the same thing and he isn't able to see much
perception = 11

"if there is a trap it is not magical. I am not detecting anything in here. stll, a trap feels likely. If you think that this may be a trap that would push us out into the acid room, Mak, I may be able to help. I could put up one of my web spells in the corridor behind us, that way if we get pushed we would get caught in the web until i dismiss it. but if the threat is not water or something pushing us we may be cutting off our escape by doing that. thoughts?

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map
Thursday July 8th, 2021 12:06:13 PM
The Petals stand in the hallway and look at the great stone doors in front of them. They smell a trap, but cannot seem to find one. Well, no, they actually smell death - they only suspect a trap. They wonder about this place, they wonder about water and acid and webs and dust. They consider several options.

The great stone doors silently mock them.

The wailing seems to have stopped though, so that’s something.

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/17T/18FF|CMD 28
Thursday July 8th, 2021 1:46:31 PM
"I'm no dungeon expert, Mak started knowing full well he likely was the expert here. "but I'll defer to those more knowledgeable than myself. Elyas, perhaps if you ready that web spell and cast it if water comes rushing out from behind those doors?"

Rolth and Kiwina were quiet, so provided that Elyas and the others agreed, Mak moved to open the doors and hope for the best.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Thursday July 8th, 2021 7:28:49 PM
Rolth realizes that events had moved on more quickly than expected, but quickly catches up to current events and nods when Mak suggests opening the door. He waits for the undead gelatinous cube to spring out...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday July 8th, 2021 9:32:20 PM
A rush of water would nullify the acid, I doubt that will happen. And stringing a web across will only drown us quicker if the corridor fills with water. It's a door, open it and we'll deal.
He hefts his sword, sets his feet and nods that he's ready.

If Tsak had a tail he'd be twitching it just like Esmerelda currently is.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=19 ;
Thursday July 8th, 2021 10:09:22 PM
Kiwina checks behind the party when the wailing stops, walking to the corner to see what's going on in the room with faces on the walls before moving back into position.
(Perception = 19)

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday July 9th, 2021 1:44:50 AM
“No,” Wil whispers, “I’m not going to summon that right now.”
“No, that either”.
Wil stands by with his crossbow ready.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Friday July 9th, 2021 9:29:02 AM
Falco shifts from foot to foot waiting.

"Someone going to open them? Too big for me."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday July 9th, 2021 9:43:24 AM
Elyas nods as Tsak explains the issue with his plan
overthinking it again, Elyas he reprimands himself. just because you CAN web something doesn't mean you SHOULD web something. if there's no magical trap maybe we don't have to start with the magical solution.

all right, open it he says out loud, his mind racing with possibilities of what nasty thing or things could be on the other side of the door.

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map
Friday July 9th, 2021 10:23:31 AM
Kiwina wonders about the fact that the wailing sound stopped. As he goes back to look, he see that the door to the acid room has closed.
Everyone stands ready as Mak opens the stone doors.

The smell of death rolls out, both old and new, as you open this door.

This room is 30’ by 40’, with a door at either side. Written on the wall opposite the door you enter, is something in an archaic form of Taur.

If someone reads Taur, they may make a DC 12 Knowledge or Linguistics Check to read, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Might and magic are often mistaken as the path to power, when they usually only lead to death.”}

As you enter, you see two large stone sarcophagi, both of which have been opened. Lying on the floor is a week's dead centaur and the destroyed remains of two mummified minotaurs.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=21 ;
Friday July 9th, 2021 12:14:56 PM
"There are minotaur mummies," Wil says excitedly.
He moves into the room carefully looking for traps as he goes but stops at the destroyed remains to inspect the wrappings. He does not touch anything out of respect for the dead.
"This is amazing. Look at this." Wil then realizes that this is the destruction of something sacred and whoever did this may have been looking for something.
"Guys, outside of this being a despicable show of disrespect for the dead. I think whoever did this was looking for something."
"Yes, Gargul would be furious if he saw this," he begins to no one. "I agree it's not awesome but we are no longer associated with Gargul, remember? We are clerics of Wardd."

(Perception/ Looking for traps: 21)
Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 - used
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead - (50min), Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment (50min), Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 3d6

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Friday July 9th, 2021 2:47:38 PM
Once the doors were open Mak stepped back out the way and pulled out his bow. It would be better to let the clerics in the room given all the dead and possibly undead that might be there. He was also leary about traps. That this was now revealed to be a tomb said a lot about the builders of the thing and that they might have put some devices in the place to discourage looters.

"Can we put those mummies back in the boxes and bless them or something. People are real funny about their dead."

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 79 Minutes

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+2=18 ;
Friday July 9th, 2021 4:53:35 PM
Rolth has no particular insight regarding the dead, but knows more than a bit of Tauric, so he takes a look at the writing on the opposite wall. He's more of a spoken word guy but manages to puzzle it out nonetheless. (KS = 18 , success)

Hey guys, it says “Might and magic are often mistaken as the path to power, when they usually only lead to death.” He looks around but doesn't see anything obvious that makes sense of this, unless it was a warning to not be greedy and open the sarcophagi in search of powerful items. He shrugs and waits to see what the others find and think.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday July 9th, 2021 9:23:37 PM
Kiwina catches up with the group. (He would like to move up at least to AH-8/AI-9.)

"Mak, I think Wil is the one to ask about respecting the dead." The burial at sea practices that Kiwina knows from his childhood with would do no good here.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday July 11th, 2021 9:17:19 AM
Tsak moves just inside the door to AN10 and stands with his sword ready in case anythi g moves that shouldn't.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday July 12th, 2021 11:39:04 AM
Falco slides into the room.

"Yes, clearly we should lay them to rest. If someone wants to put them back I can ask for the Warper-sar's blessing. Being a new power I am not sure how much good it will do though."

As he talks he looks about the room, slowly scanning with detect magic.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map
Monday July 12th, 2021 2:25:33 PM
Wil seems particularly excited by the mummies' remains. He moves into the room touching nothing. He looks for traps, but finds none yet.
Mak suggests the remains of the minotaur mummies should be respectfully returned to their sarcophagi and blessed.
Kiwina suggests that Wil may be the expert here on handling these remains.
Rolth moves in and wonders aloud about the Tauric proverb on the back wall.
Tzak moves in with a wary eye and a ready sword.
Falco moves into the room and offers to bless the dead here. He casts Detect Magic and in the first round only detects that there is magic here in general, but no point sources yet.

There is dried blood on the floor here, and the bloated centaur body lies in a pool of dried blood. The mummy remains seem to be a bit torn up.

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+9=23 ; d20+9=14 ;
Monday July 12th, 2021 2:32:50 PM
With his bow at ready Mak moved into the room to stand next to the Centaur. As he did so he walked as close to the sarcophagus as he could and peered down into it and did a visual inspection. When he arrived at the centaur he did a visual examination of it as well.

Perception +9, Sarcophagus, Roll 23
Perception +9, Centaur, Roll 14

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 78.9 Minutes

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=10 ;
Monday July 12th, 2021 3:01:59 PM
"so it sounds like a clue telling us not to use might or magic. but how else is one supposed to deal with a trapped underground lair? at least we don't have to fight these mummies...

Elyas looks around for traps, using detect magic as well.

perception = 10....

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Monday July 12th, 2021 3:23:29 PM
"Yeah," Mak agreed with Elyas. "but maybe it's a warning to not exit the room with weapons in hand? Not too certain old bean if I'd give up any enchantments in here. It's nice being able to see."

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 78.9 Minutes

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+26=27 ;
Monday July 12th, 2021 5:11:35 PM
"I don't know what it means. Could arguably be saying, don't fight the mummies or we'll end up like that centaur." Kiwina waits to see what the people detecting magic find.

He also suggests checking out the floor to see which door the surviving centaurs left by. If given the time, he will do so. (Survival =27 to track monstrous humanoids)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+15=29 ;
Monday July 12th, 2021 8:22:58 PM
Rolth will look for secret doors, if possible guided by any centaur tracks that Kiwina is able to find that perhaps lead to a wall instead of one of the plainly visible doors, otherwise starting on the wall where the Tauric writing is inscribed.

(Perception =29)

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday July 12th, 2021 9:40:22 PM
Wil respectfully searches the mummies while blessing them to promote good will from Gargul.
He also looks for me clues,
“I wouldn’t move them,” Wil says. “These are mummies. It may trigger an ancient curse that could kill us all. Maybe send out a giant sphere to crush us all!” Wil’s voice raised as he spoke.
Then added quietly, “also, I’m a bit superstitious with mummies…. there has to be another door.”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday July 13th, 2021 9:36:29 AM

Crossing to the far side of the room Falco returns his arrow to its quiver, keeping the bow at hand as he crosses the room. Considering himself unarmed he continues to scan the room for magic.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map
Tuesday July 13th, 2021 5:40:05 PM
The Petals speculate about the writing on the wall.

Mak moves to the leftmost sarcophagus and carefully looks it over. He sees nothing out of order - a little dust in there, not much. There is a large stone lid beside each. Looking at the dead centaur and the floor he can see that there are a number of hoofprints in the blood, two different kinds in fact.
Elyas looks at the other sarcophagus and he sees nothing amiss there. He also casts Detect Magic and senses that there is magic in the room in the first round of his spell.
Kiwina looks at the floor, and with his survival roll is free to read the spoiler below.
Rolth looks for secret doors, but does not find any. Nor does he see prints suggesting otherwise.
Wil wonders about the mummies, thinking there must be another door in addition to the three doors that he can see.
Falco continues searching for magic. In this second round, he senses several faint and moderate magical auras, and one strong one.

(Sorry for playing out the three rounds on the Detect Magic spells, but there is a reason. The next round will be the third round of Falco’s spell and he will know what there is to know. What is his spellcraft?)

There are three doors in this room, one you came in through and two that remain closed.

Looking at the floor, Survival (Tracking) DC 17: Highlight to display spoiler: {There are a number of hoof prints in the blood and minimal dust here. There are centaur prints and larger wrapped minotaur prints. The minotaur prints are mostly near the centaur body, though both destroyed mummies have wrapped minotaur prints near them. One set of centaur prints leads to door to the right (south), but all the other centaur hoof prints through the door to the left (north.)}

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday July 13th, 2021 8:59:37 PM
"there is magic in the room, everyone be careful. don't touch anything until we figure out where the magic is coming from.. Falco, you picking anything up?

Elyas continues to scan the room with detect magic, standing where he can cover most of the room at once

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday July 13th, 2021 9:37:44 PM
Wil casts Speak with the Dead on the nearest mummy and asks, “Cicero, please help me speak to this Taur. Please explain to me why you are lying upon the ground and what is the magic here.”

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 3d6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday July 13th, 2021 10:32:37 PM
Esmerelda's ears twitch in annoyance that everyone has stopped in this horrible room.

Tsak's ears twitch with the mention of all the magic. He carefully makes his way thru the room to stand near the southern door. He heeds Elyas' advice and touches nothing.

Esmerelda follows Tsak and stops near him. Moving with feline grace and efficiency she too manages not to touch anything as she moves along.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+6=19 ;
Tuesday July 13th, 2021 10:38:27 PM
As Rolth waits on the magical sleuthing to reveal results, he will check on the poor deceased centaur, presumably Agarime, if Brygape's journal is to be trusted at all. Without touching him at first, he'll try to figure out how he died.

(Heal = 19)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday July 13th, 2021 11:01:34 PM
"There are distinct centaur and minotaur prints here, although the minotaurs feet were covered. One centaur left through that door, the others through this one." He indicates the south door for the lone centaur and the north door for the group.

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+9=21 ;
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 8:24:43 AM
Mak knelt next to the centaur as Kiwina explained the tracks he'd also spotted in the blood. Though he'd suspected one to be centaur and the other minotaur it was good to get confirmation from the ranger. He also saw Falco and Elyas move about the room checking with their spells. Something about this place felt off, the cleanliness of the corridor just outside, the message on the wall, several things added up to the noble archer that just set him on edge.

Mak didn't like doing it, but he put his back to the south side of the room and the majority of the group and faced the door on the northern wall as he listened for hoof beats in the underground complex.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 21 (Listening)

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 78.8 Minutes

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+9=13 ;
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 9:32:54 AM
"I am seeing a few. Several are of fait to moderate stregnth and one is strong. Give me a few more seconds and I can narrow things down further."

{Continue Detect Magics}
{Spellcraft for school 13}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map d20+8=21 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=21 ; d4=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=3 ;
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 1:33:43 PM
Elyas warns the others there is magic here and not to touch anything. Highlight to display spoiler: {}He can sense the party’s magic items and auras. But in addition, he senses strong magic in the sarcophagus to the south.
Wil casts Speak with Dead on the mummy to the north. Nothing happens - the damaged mummy has an intact mouth, but it does not respond.
Tzak and Esmerelda both find this room distasteful and move through carefully.
Rolth looks carefully at the dead centaur. It’s been dead about a week or more. It appears to have been killed by bludgeoning, though some of those blows fell hard enough to cause it to bleed.
Kiwina reveals what she can tell from the tracks in here.
Mak positions himself and listens for approaching hooves.
Falco setecs magic here, but is unable to determine the schools involved.

As the party mills around this room they learn a few more things.

Suddenly you notice two dark, silent, wraith-like forms rise up from the two prone mummy remains. While they are medium in size, they resemble a minotaur in form. They pause for a moment and tiny beads of malevolent light where eyes should be take in the room.

One lashes with a cold, shadowy claw at Rolth, hitting touch AC 22 and draining 7 points of strength. The other claws Tsak, hitting touch AC 21 and draining 3 points of strength. Hatred seethes from them as they sink into the stone floor. (This strength drain is not cold damage, it’s negative energy damage.)

Rolth and Tsak may take an attack of opportunity against each incorporeal creature. Since these are incorporeal creatures please let me know the nature of the weapon you attack with.

(Just to be clear, you are dealing with two incorporeal creatures. They have sunk into the stone floor. I placed an (S) where they last were. The rose colored squares represent Difficult Terrain from the centaur and mummy bodies, and require double movement and no 5’ moves.)

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 2:43:55 PM
Wil stayed where he was at, remembered he had cast himself and a couple of others with "hide from undead" and relaxed a little bit.
He watched as Rolth got hit and made a mental note, then pulled his favorite coin from his pocket, cast Consecrate on the coin, and tossed it near where they disappeared.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 3d6

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/18FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike,+1 Agile Rapier-Adman|9/-/-/-/-|(WFin,FDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+3=12 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+11=13 ;
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 2:43:55 PM
Mak dropped his bow, laying it across the open sarcophagus and leapt over the centaurs body while drawing his sword. Once on the other side of the centaur he watched carefully for the evil spectre to reappear.

OOC: KS: Religion +3 (Identify the type of undead.); Fail. Perception +9, Roll 25; Acrobatics +11, Roll 13 v DC10 to jump 10', Success!

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 78.7 Minutes

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=12 ; 4d4+8=16 ;
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 3:35:27 PM
Elyas tries to figure out what exactly they are dealing with
knowledge religion = 12

watch out, they went into the floor! hit them when they come back!

he prepares to fire off a spell when one of the undead appear again from the floor
[readied action, magic missile when a wraith is visible. 4 missiles for 16 total force damage]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, 2X protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+2=21 ;
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 4:07:01 PM
Kiwina is not sure what he can do against an incorporeal foe, and moves to the northern door to see if he can open it. (Strength check = 21 if one is needed)

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He still has his travelling spells for the day, and will change them at the next rest.
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
O - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used
Hide From Undead, per Wilford post of 6/28, duration 50 minutes from time cast

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 22) | d20+6=23 ; d8+1=9 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+4=13 ; d8+4=10 ;
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 9:25:05 PM
Rolth chastises himself for losing focus on his Hide from Undead, and takes a weakened opportunistic swing at the wraithlike thing with his magical morningstar as the foe slinks back into the stone. Fury rising, he then readies himself for it to reemerge, to take another swing when the chance arises, stepping 5 feet toward it as needed. He really hopes Kiwina can get that door open...

Attack of opportunity = 23, damage = 9 with +1 morningstar
Readied attack =15, damage = 10 with +1 morningstar

Effect Tracking:
STR drain -7
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Hide from Undead?
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 1/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+11=13 ; 2d4+3=8 ; d20+3=21 ;
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 11:13:57 PM
(Attack=13, Dmg=8 with 'normal' falchion, Strength check =21)

What was it? Where did it go?

Tsak takes a reflexive swing at the horror then, mirroring Kiwina, he turns to the southern door to see if he can open it.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+8=19 ;
Thursday July 15th, 2021 9:53:50 AM

{Know Religion: 19 to figure out what we are dealing with}

"Keep your eyes open for when they come back."

Falco whispers a short prayer casting protection from evil on himself.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map d20+7=11 ; d4=4 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=12 ; d8-1=4 ; d4=2 ;
Thursday July 15th, 2021 12:54:15 PM
Wil casts a Consecrate spell. It’s an area spell, so he centers it in the room. It will cover both Mummy remains. It does not quite reach the north and south doors or the corners of the room.
Mak drops his bow and leaps over the sarcophagus with sword in hand.
Elyas readies an action to hit one with a spell should it reappear.
Kiwina is still warded by Wil’s Hide from Undead spell and heads north to open the door there.
Rolth curses the fact that the shadow seemed to have seen through his Hide from Undead protection. Even in his weakened state, he strikes the thing as it left. He readies an action for its return.
Tzak feels a bit weaker than he should be, but has no trouble opening the door to the south.
Falco casts Protection from Evil on himself. He identifies these creatures as Greater Shadows. He knows they are undead, incorporeal (only affected by magic weapons and spells, 50% miss chance, 50% damage, force effects do full damage), and pretty sneaky. He knows they create a new shadow when they damage a victim down to zero strength.

All the doors in this room are now open.

Kiwina can just make out in the dim light that the north corridor extends 40’ before it turns right/east.

Tsak has no trouble seeing the same on is end - this south corridor extends 40’ before it turns left/east.

The characters wait in tense anticipation for their foes to return. They do.

One emerges from the floor and attacks Rolth again, this time affected by the Consecrate spell in the area. Rolth misses with his readied attack. Elyas shoots some Magic Missiles at the thing, inflicting 16 damage.

The shadow hits touch AC 22, sapping Rolth for 4 more strength damage. It disappears back into the floor, provoking an AOO from Rolth (50% miss chance.) His arms feel like lead weights now. He is very weak.

The second creature pops up to attack Tsak, but fails to hit. It also sinks back into the floor, provoking an AOO from Tsak (50% miss chance.)

Readied actions do seem to be effective if they are close enough to effect.

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Greater Shadow - AC 18 - Dam. 9+16
Greater Shadow - AC 18 - Dam. 0

Rolth - 7+4 strength damage
Tsak - 3 strength damage

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/18FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike,+1 Agile Rapier-Adman|9/-/-/-/-|(WFin,FDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Thursday July 15th, 2021 1:58:04 PM
Mak reached back and grabbed his bow and shouldered it all the while keeping his sword in hand.

"We should consider withdrawing outside." Mak suggested while he kept on guard.

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, , Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 78.6 Minutes

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor 4d4+8=12 ;
Thursday July 15th, 2021 3:58:11 PM
Elyas hits the shadow with a magic missile, and is glad to see it working. unfortunately he doesn't have many of those prepared today!

he readies himself again to fire on the shadow when it reappears. he holds his bonded dagger in hand, drawing on it to use the spell
[ooc:readied action to cast magic missile using bonded item. total of 12 force damage]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, 2X protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday July 15th, 2021 6:08:50 PM
Wil watched Rolth struggle and was honestly unsure what to do. He didn’t look injured but seemed sapped of energy. He cast Protection from Evil on Rolth and urged him to leave the room and follow the others.
“C C an you fight, sir? Anything I can do?”

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 3d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+8=20 ; d8+3=7 ;
Thursday July 15th, 2021 8:12:53 PM
"We have three ways out. Which do we want to take?," Kiwina asks as he draws his weapon. He readies an attack with his trident, in case one of the creatures appears beside him. "Do you think those things have any connection to the bodies they were in?"

Readied attack -- hits AC 20 for 7 damage
=====
He still has his travelling spells for the day, and will change them at the next rest.
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
O - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used
Hide From Undead, per Wilford post of 6/28, duration 50 minutes from time cast

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 22) | d20+7=12 ; d4+1=2 ;
Thursday July 15th, 2021 8:53:12 PM
Rolth takes his attack of opportunity as the thing slips away again, then casts mirror image on himself before moving through the northern door.

AoO = 12, miss

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -11 (+4 for rage) = -7
Mirror Image 1/40r used, 2 images remaining
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 1/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Thursday July 15th, 2021 9:02:16 PM
(OOC: Adding in the Protection from Evil)

Effect Tracking:
STR drain -11 +4 for rage = -7
Protection from Evil
Mirror Image 1/40r, 2 images remaining
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 1/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday July 16th, 2021 12:58:56 AM
Tsak and Esmerelda head south. He wants to get away from the things as fast as possible and running all the way thru the room to go north doesn't seem like an option.
Tsak sheathes his sword as he goes, it doesn't seem to be of much value against these things.

Tsak plans to take out his crossbow next turn and come back into the fight with something that might actually scratch them.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 3d6=11 ;
Friday July 16th, 2021 9:43:30 AM

Seeing that these creatures are going to give the group difficulties Falco steps into the room and calls on the warper-sar to damage the creatures.

{Channel to harm: 11 DC16}

"Devine energy should do damage to them though they may resist some. These are difficult things to deal with though."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map d20+10=20 ; d20+10=18 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+7=27 ;
Friday July 16th, 2021 5:52:25 PM
Mak grabs shoulders his bow and stands his ground, sword in hand, suggesting a retreat may be in order.
Elyas readies another Magic Missile spell.
Wil casts Protection from Evil on Rolth and urges him to leave the room.
Kiwina readies an action to attack a shadow.
Rolth moves north out of the room, and Tzak moves south out of the room with Esmerelda.
Falco readies an action to Channel energy if a shadow shows up. (The DM assumes a readied action here as there is no opponent. In the future kindly specify if you are readying an action if that is your intent.)

Again, two Greater Shadows partially emerge from the floor near Elyas and Mak, provoking readied actions from Elays and Falco. (The DM assumes Elyas would attack the one in his face, but feel free to redirect the damage to the other one if you wish.) Elays Magic Missles lance into the one in front of him. Then Falco’s energy causes both to shudder for a moment.

Kiwina can attack with a readied action if her trident is a magic weapon.

One of the Shadows attacks Elyas with a touch attack of 20, inflicting 5 points of strength damage to the mage. The other focuses on Mak, but misses with a touch attack of 18. They both sink back into the floor, provoking an AOO against AC 20 (cover from not fully emerging from the floor this time) from anyone within reach and holding a magic weapon (Mak, Kiwina, Elyas?) (S) indicates where the Shadow sank into the floor.

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Greater Shadow - AC 18/20 - Dam. 25+11
Greater Shadow - AC 18/20 - Dam. 12+6
incorporeal - only affected by magic weapons and spells, 50% miss chance, 50% damage, force effects do full damage as does channel energy.

Rolth - 11 strength damage
Tsak - 3 strength damage
Elyas - 5 strength damage

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ;
Friday July 16th, 2021 6:30:53 PM
With Rolth safe, Wil turns to face the shadow creatures and walks within range of the spell.
“I so wanted to be like you,” he spat. “For years, fascinated with your kind. Times have changed.”
Wil readies a cast of negative energy when the creatures reappear
(12 hp)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+8=28 ; d20+8=13 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+3=9 ;
Friday July 16th, 2021 6:46:10 PM
Kiwina's trident is a +1 weapon. The previous readied attack went off, and for an AOO he hits AC 28 -- that's a natural 20 with a 13 to confirm -- for 6 points or 15 if confirmed...

Kiwina readies another attack, all to aware that these things now know he's there.

Readied attack -- hits AC 18 for 9 damage
=====
He still has his travelling spells for the day, and will change them at the next rest.
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
O - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d100=97 ; d100=51 ; d100=62 ;
Friday July 16th, 2021 6:48:08 PM
I guess miss chances for the three attacks are: 97, 51, and 62... all successful.

One of those is the readied attack for next round.

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/18FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike,+1 Agile Rapier-Adman|9/-/-/-/-|(WFin,FDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+9=11 ;
Friday July 16th, 2021 10:18:28 PM
Mak ducked to one side as the shadow tried to come at him. He could feel the icy cold aura of negative energy as it's incorporeal arm swiped at him as he danced backwards. With a half step forward to reposition himself Mak tried to take a swipe at the shadow, but he was unprepared and it was too fast

OOC: AoO Roll 11, miss.

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, , Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30, Darkvision 78.5 Minutes

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=21 ; d8+5=12 ;
Saturday July 17th, 2021 12:09:59 AM
(Attack=21, Dmg=12)

Tsak readies and fires his (magic) crossbow at the shadow assailing Mak.

Esmerelda, her furr standing on end making her seem positively huge, stands beside her loyal assistant.

(OOC Tsak has undead as his second favored enemy - I'm assuming these count and have added +4 to attack and damage. Also I'm assuming Tsak could see over the top of the mummy to the shadow that attacked Mak @ AL19)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d4=3 ;
Saturday July 17th, 2021 8:19:50 PM
Rolth, having a brief respite and protected by his mirror images, lets his rage go and is briefly fatigued. But then his tattoos flash while he mutters a prayer to Domi, and a wave of restoring magic washes over him.

(Lesser Restoration - ends fatigue and restores 1d4=3 points of STR damage.)

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -8
Protection from Evil
Mirror Image 2/40r, 2 images remaining
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 1/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 3d6=10 ;
Monday July 19th, 2021 1:42:43 PM
Falco again readies his channle energy ability hoping to continue hurting the shadows.

{Channel: 10 DC16}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=20 ; d20+8=18 ; d100=67 ; d100=47 ; 4d6+1=16 ; 4d6+1=16 ;
Monday July 19th, 2021 4:02:37 PM
well that's not a good feeling Elyas thinks as his limited strength is sapped by the shadow. unfortunately he does not have any more magic missiles to bring to bear this time. he moves back towards the group and readies another spell to hopefully do some damage to the shadows when they come back.

[readied a scorching ray. 2 rays, 20 and 18 to hit vs touch AC. 67 and 47 for miss chances. 16 fire damage for each ray if they hit]

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map d100=31 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=27 ; d8=7 ;
Monday July 19th, 2021 5:42:13 PM
Wil recalls when he once wished he were undead. Then he readies an action to blast them.
Kiwina finds the Shadow is too far away for the centaur to attack, so he readies an action from the next round in case something is close. (Kiwina only has a 5’ reach with a trident - sorry, I thought a trident was a reach weapon and that Kiwiana hit farther with it.)
Mak misses the thing as it emerges.
Tzak readies an action to hit anything that emerges.
Rolth lets go of his rage and is able to restore some of his strength.
Falco readies an action to damage the shadows should they emerge.
Elyas readies a Scorching Ray against the things.

Two Greater Shadows partially emerge from the floor granting them cover (actually adds +4 to AC, so AC 22), this time near Mak and Falco, provoking readied actions from Wil, Tsak, Falco and Elays.

Wil and Falco release holy energy, blasting the two. (The Consecrate spell in the area increases the DC of their channeled energy by 3 and decreases the shadows save by 1.) They both jerk a bit as the energy lances through them.

Tsak fires his crossbow but misses. Elyas fires two scorching rays but both miss.

One Shadow attacks Falco with a touch attack of 13, missing the little owlman. The other strikes at Mak and hits him with a touch attack of 27, inflicting 7 points of strength damage. They both sink back into the floor, provoking an AOO against AC 24 (cover from not fully emerging from the floor) from anyone within reach and holding a magic weapon (Mak, Falco?) (S) indicates where the Shadow sank into the floor.

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Greater Shadow - AC 18/22 - Dam. 36+6+5
Greater Shadow - AC 18/22 - Dam. 18+12+5
incorporeal - only affected by magic weapons and spells, 50% miss chance, 50% damage, force effects do full damage as does channel energy.

Rolth - 11-3 strength damage
Tsak - 3 strength damage
Elyas - 5 strength damage
Mak - 7 strength damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d6=3 ;
Monday July 19th, 2021 8:48:05 PM
Rolth is running out of effective things to do, and hopes the Petals have a few tricks up their sleeves. "I wonder if an earth elemental could go into the stone and kill them when they try to hide? Or does someone have more force damage to attack it with, like a spiritual weapon or something, now that Elyas is out of magic missiles? And let's keep those channels coming, they seem to be really good too!"

He'll follow his own advice and ready one of his own weak channels to try to hurt the things when they reemerge, knowing that every little bit helps.

(channel energy to harm undead = 3hp, DC12 Will save for half)

Effect Tracking:
STR drain -8
Protection from Evil
Mirror Image 3/40r, 2 images remaining
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 2/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=34 ; d8+5=8 ;
Monday July 19th, 2021 10:21:04 PM
(Attack=34, Dmg=5)

Tsak moves forward to the doorway but not into the room and readies another attack for when the creatures appear next.
Esmerelda follows a little, stopping before she gets to the door.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+8=15 ;
Monday July 19th, 2021 11:42:37 PM
Kiwina again readies an attack in case one shows up near him.

Readied attack -- hits AC 15, miss
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He still has his travelling spells for the day, and will change them at the next rest.
Ranger:
1 - entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
O - create water, detect magic, flare, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Mak(JamesM)(59/60)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/20T/18FF|CMD 31| Ebonstrike,+1 Agile Rapier-Adman|9/-/-/-/-|(WFin,FDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Tuesday July 20th, 2021 1:45:27 AM
The strength sapping from Maks body made him fumble with his weapon for a moment before he recovered. By that time the shadow was gone, back into hiding inside the flagstones of the chamber. He waited on the shadow to emerge again, next time he'd be ready.

OOC: So, something happened and the post didn't want to do right and I ended up having to delete it. His AoO was a fumble, roll of 10. his readied action is:

readied action, Roll 19, Damage 8

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, , Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 20, Darkvision 78.4 Minutes

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 3d6=14 ;
Tuesday July 20th, 2021 9:28:20 AM
Falco lets out a sigh of releif when the attack misses him and prepares to act again. With no magic weapon being close does not help him at all so a slight move before calling more holy magic.

{Readied 5ft step and channel 14 damage DC16}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+8=15 ;
Tuesday July 20th, 2021 9:43:42 AM
"Now listen," Wil says to the shadows. "I think we got off here on the wrong foot. How about you just stay above the floor so we can kill you."
He then cast a spiritual weapon, which formed a crossbow, and prepared to fire.
(AC: 15) miss
"Oh, do I have some further plans for you two," he promises.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 3d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday July 20th, 2021 10:30:28 AM
Elyas is disappointed by the miss with his fire attacks. he shakes his head and pulls back, pulling out a small pearl. he focuses on it, using patterns on the tiny thing to help bring a spell to his memory.

[moved back into the hall. standard action to use the pearl of power to recall Magic Missile]

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map d20+6=21 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=11 ; d100=83 ; d20+10=19 ;
Tuesday July 20th, 2021 12:22:22 PM
Rolth suggests some tactics and readies an action to blast the undead.
Tzak moves forward to cover the room better and readies an action to shoot a shadow.
Kiwina readies an attack, as does Mak.
Falco readies an action to blast the undead and also take a 5-foot step (good catch that you can do both!)
Wil casts a spiritual weapon and uses it to ready an action to attack. (Casting a Spell and then readying it to attack is a bit of a grey area, but I’ll roll with it. Note however that a Spiritual Weapon cannot make an AOO.)
Elyas recalls a Magic Missile spell with a pearl.

As before, two Greater Shadows partially emerge from the floor granting them cover (actually adds +4 to AC, so AC 22), again near Mak and Falco, provoking readied actions.

Rolth and Falco release holy energy, blasting the two. (The Consecrate spell in the area increases the DC of their channeled energy by 3 and decreases the shadows save by 1.) One is blasted out of existence by this, and the other jerks a bit as the energy lances through them.

Tsak fires his crossbow but misses (50% miss chance.)

Will’s spiritual weapon strikes the remaining one, but misses.

The one remaining Shadow again attacks Mak with a touch attack of 19, missing the wiley archer. It then sinks back into the floor, provoking an AOO against AC 24 (cover from not fully emerging from the floor) from anyone within reach and holding a magic weapon (Mak?) (S) indicates where the Shadow sank into the floor.

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Greater Shadow - AC 18/22 - Dam. 47+2+14 - destroyed
Greater Shadow - AC 18/22 - Dam. 35+3+14
incorporeal - only affected by magic weapons and spells, 50% miss chance, 50% damage, force effects do full damage as does channel energy.

Rolth - 8 strength damage
Tsak - 3 strength damage
Elyas - 5 strength damage
Mak - 7 strength damage

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:30(AO)/26/19T/18FF(Encum)|CMD 28| Ebonstrike,+1 Agile Rapier-Adman|-/-/-/-/-|(WFin,TDef,PS)**|1d6 + 6(x2) d20+9=27 ; d6+6=9 ; d100=31 ; d8=5 ;
Tuesday July 20th, 2021 1:45:53 PM
Mak stepped up and slashed at the shadow with his family blade and heard it swish as it whipped through the air. He might have hit if the shadows in the room hadn't played tricks on his eyes and caused him to miss. He staggered backwards and held his rapier out defensively from that point on. The rapier point dipped on occasion due to the weight of the blade and his weakened condition. He could barely stand as he stood there and waited on the final strike from the undead creature.

OOC:
Mak - Shadow (AoO), Roll 27, Miss Chance 50%, Roll 31. Miss.

BTW: Mak's Touch AC was 17 and is now 16 due to the STR damage so the shadow hit him. I was unable to update the subject line because I was posting from my phone. If you want to use it, the roll for the STR damage is 5.

**Total Defense, Weapon Finesse, , Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 5, Darkvision 78.3 Minutes, Staggered

DM Highlight to display spoiler: {A staggered creature may take a single move action or standard action each round (but not both, nor can he take full-round actions). A staggered creature can still take free, swift, and immediate actions. A creature with nonlethal damage exactly equal to its current hit points gains the staggered condition.}

DM Mark - Ooooh that smell - Map d8=6 ;
Tuesday July 20th, 2021 5:26:52 PM
Oops. Mak's touch AC was actually 17, so that was a hit and Mak takes 5 points of strength damage for a total of 12 so far.

What is Mak's touch AC now?

JamesM: 19, he's using total defense.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d6=5 ;
Tuesday July 20th, 2021 6:54:34 PM
Rolth gives a short prayer of thanks and relief when the first shadow is blasted into nothingness by the combined might of Domi and the Warper-Sar. He readies one more burst of divine energy for when the last one appears again within range.

(Channel energy to harm undead = 5hp, DC 12 Will save for half)

Effect Tracking:
STR drain -8
Protection from Evil
Mirror Image 4/40r, 2 images remaining
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 3/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=18 ; d8+5=9 ;
Wednesday July 21st, 2021 3:10:25 AM
(Attack=18, Dmg=9)

Tsak isn't liking this game of 'whak-a-ghost' but can't think of anything better to do.
At least there's only one of them now.
He readies another attack...

JamesM Subbing for Kiwina d20+9=18 ;
Wednesday July 21st, 2021 8:39:24 AM
Kiwina moved into the room with his longspear next to Mak and readied an action against the shadow.

OOC:
Kiwina - Shadow, Roll 18, miss

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 3d6=12 ;
Wednesday July 21st, 2021 8:43:38 AM
Thinking his placement is pretty solid Falco watches, trying not to even blink, for the shadow to reappear.

"Hope we get that last one this time, I do not think the warper-sar is going to give me much more today."

{Readied Channel: 12 DC: 16 - 1 channel left!}

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d20+8=15 ;
Wednesday July 21st, 2021 9:02:53 AM
Wil calls on Wardd and readies Holy Smite for when the creature returns.
(8 dmg)
Wil's spiritual weapon also fires again this round - (AC 15)
The weapon was pointed away from the area he expected the shadow to reappear, prompting an angry shout from Wil toward Cicero.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 3d6

DM Mark - Dead Shadows - Map d6=6 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=17 ;
Wednesday July 21st, 2021 6:01:14 PM
Mak’s blade feels like a lead weight in his hands. Still, he does not flee and decided to fight defensively.
Rolth readies a burst of divine energy, as does Falco.
Tzak reloads his crossbow, ready to hit an emerging shadow.
Kiwina moves to a better position and readies an attack.
Wil readies a Holy Smite.

This time, only one Greater Shadows partially emerges from the floor looking vaguely like a minotaur. It’s hate filled eyes lock on Mak.

But before it can attack, Rolth and Falco again release holy energy. It resists Rolth’s blast somewhat, but not Falco’s. Will blasts the thing as well. The shadow reels back in a silent scream as it is torn to shreds that evaporate into the air.

There is nothing to sink back into the floor for now. All is quiet. Of course these things were quiet all along, but combat stops.

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Greater Shadow - AC 18/22 - Dam. 47+2+14 - destroyed
Greater Shadow - AC 18/22 - Dam. 52+3+12+4 - destroyed

Rolth - 8 strength damage
Tsak - 3 strength damage
Elyas - 5 strength damage
Mak - 12 strength damage

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:19/12T/18FF(Encum)|CMD 21
Wednesday July 21st, 2021 6:09:46 PM
Mak slumped to the ground, exhausted from the ordeal and nearly unable to move about. With a trembling hand he guided his sword into it's sheath and sat there on the ground as he tried to catch his breath.

JamesM Subbing for Kiwina
Wednesday July 21st, 2021 6:11:40 PM
Kiwina put away his weapon and started to drag Mak onto his back to carry him out of the dungeon.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=26 ;
Wednesday July 21st, 2021 8:48:21 PM
"Good work, Petals, that was a close one! I'm not sure we can go back, we heard the doors to the acid room close behind us. And I don't think staying here until the shadows reform is such a good idea either. What say we get into this northern hallway, close the door, and then make a plan for recovering and moving on?" If the Petals agree, Rolth will move 50 feet, turning the corner to the right and keeping an eye and ear out for trouble.

(Perception = 26)

Effect Tracking:
STR drain -8
Protection from Evil
Mirror Image 5/40r, 2 images remaining
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 3/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:19/12T/18FF(Encum)|CMD 21|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+2(x3)
Wednesday July 21st, 2021 10:09:30 PM
Mak fell off Kiwina and then used his bow as a crutch as he pulled himself up onto his feet. He took half steps as he hobbled down the corridor after Rolth. Every three steps he stopped to catch his breath. At some point he caught himself leaning against the wall with everyone ahead of him. With stumbling steps he tried to keep up with the others.

OOC: FYI Mak's STR is 4

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday July 22nd, 2021 7:45:04 AM
“I think that is a great idea,” Wil says, regarding Rolth’s idea. “We can post a guard while the ones affected but the strength sap rest.”
Wil follows Rolth to the next room.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=18 ;
Thursday July 22nd, 2021 9:40:33 AM
I am feeling weak, but that is less of a concern for me. i am about out of spells that can affect something like what we just fought, but i have enough other spells prepared that we could continue on for a bit if we can get Mak back into fighting shape. I am not familiar with his affliction, I have nothing that will help him

Elyas moves with Rolth to scope out the northern hallway. he casts detect magic again and keeps an eye open for traps or secret doors.
perception = 18

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d4=3 ;
Thursday July 22nd, 2021 11:14:09 AM

Once Mak moves and get settled Falco speaks uip.

"I can aid one of you who has been weakened. I think it has to be Mak given his obvious state. Once we rest I can sort out most of this I think. Nasty business."

Unless someone decides someone else should get it Falco starts the ritual to restore some stregnth.

{Lesser Restoration: 3}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:20/13T/18FF(Encum)|CMD 22|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+3(x3)
Thursday July 22nd, 2021 4:29:47 PM
As soon as Falco's spell completed the young nobleman took a deep breath as if the weight of his armor had been preventing him from breathing. Although he was still greatly weakened, Mak was no longer dragging himself from one place to another. In fact had he been in such a state much longer he'd have had to remove most of his equipment in order to function at all. As it was Mak wouldn't be able to draw his bow as effectly, but his swordplay would be unimpeded.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 20, Darkvision 78.2 Minutes, Feelin' Fine!

DM Mark - Dead Shadows? - Map
Thursday July 22nd, 2021 6:53:41 PM
Mak feels weak. His haversack seems really heavy, and his sword seems to weigh a ton.
Kiwina tries to carry him, but Mak decides to walk, using his bow as a support.
Rolth congratulates on surviving the shadows. He suggest the Petals should rest in the hallway instead of going outside. He advances into the north corridor, keeping a sharp eye out.
Wil agrees and goes with Rolth.
Elyas is ready to proceed if Mak can be helped. He still has Detect Magic running from before, and focuses on it as he follows Rolth and Wil. (As a reminder, Elyas had detected some magical auras in one of the sarcoughai.)
Falco takes a few rounds to Mak of 3 points of his strength damage.

This room still smells of death. The remains of two large minotaur mummy bodies lie scattered on the floor. The dead, bloated centaur body is there amidst a good deal of dried blood. There are prints in the blood, most leading to the north corridor, and just a few prints leading to the south doorway. Two empty sarcoughai sit silently in the room, large stone lids on the floor beside them.

Rolth’s light provides dim illumination far ahead to his sharp eyes. There is a large room ahead of him. He can almost make out something in the middle of the room in the darkness, but he’s not sure. It’s deathly quiet here.

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Rolth - 8 strength damage
Tsak - 3 strength damage
Elyas - 5 strength damage
Mak - 12-3 strength damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=27 ;
Thursday July 22nd, 2021 8:30:56 PM
"So we are weakened, but maybe able to carry on? If Domi is testing us, perhaps we should press ahead? There's no door at the end of this hallway anyway, so things could walk right up on us any time while we rest. Should we at least walk down there and check out the room to make sure nothing is lurking?"

If the Petals agree, Rolth will walk forward and look into the room without entering yet. (AY-AZ/7-8)

Perception = 27

Effect Tracking:
STR drain -8
Protection from Evil
Mirror Image 6/40r, 2 images remaining
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 3/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday July 23rd, 2021 1:09:35 AM
Tsak makes his way back into the room. He is moving slowly and carefully with his bow up and a bolt ready to fly. He pokes his nose into the southern sarcophagus as he moves past. He pokes inside with the crossbow looking for anything shiny or 'I can retire on that' gem-like.
Can we stop in the corridor please friends? Just for a sec. I have a potion I'd like to glug to get some strength back.
Esmerelda pads along behind on silent feet.

(OOC Tsak has a Greater Anything Potion worth 350gp, I'm hoping that will do the trick in restoring his lost strength from the wee ghostie. If so I'll take it next round.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday July 23rd, 2021 8:09:17 AM
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's suggestion of camping in the corridor, but doesn't think the group should explore in their current condition. "Better to set a watch than go exploring."

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday July 23rd, 2021 8:25:21 AM
"In the hallway we can set up a guard. I think we should rest for sure."
Wil joins Rolth in the hallway.
"How many do we have with the strength sap?"

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 3d6

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:20/13T/18FF(Encum)|CMD 22|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+3(x3)
Friday July 23rd, 2021 9:47:15 AM
Mak had broken out in a cold sweat from his exertion as he slumped to the ground and shrugged off the 5 pound magic pack that still felt as though it was cutting into his shoulders. "Check it out. I'll hold this wall up while you're at it."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=17 ;
Friday July 23rd, 2021 1:27:23 PM
Elyas remembers before moving forward that there were some magical auras in the sarcoughai. the fight breaking out distracted him from finishing his investigation there.

Hold on a moment Rolth. let me check out the source of the magic in the previous room then I can join you in checking down the hallway for any more surprises. we should definitely make sure that we're in a spot that we have fuly secured before we try to rest long enough for people to feel healthy again

Elyas returns to the place where he found a magical aura last and again uses detect magic to try to pinpoint and then identify the source.
spellcraft = 17
[ooc:wow that was really bad... might have to come back in the morning to try that again]

in response to Wil, Elyas says I was also touched by one of the shadows, and have been slightly weakened. luckily not as badly as others, and I do not need to lift or hit things very often. don't worry about me

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Friday July 23rd, 2021 1:56:15 PM
"If we are safe rest is best, most of this can be cleared up in the morning after some prayer. If not pushing on is all there is I guess."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - Dead Shadows? - Map
Friday July 23rd, 2021 6:37:36 PM
Rolth notes the Petals are weakened but able to carry on. He asks if he should move to the end of the hallway and look into the large room ahead.
Elyas asks Rolth to wait while he checks out the room with the sarcophagi.
Tzak moves through the mummy room, looking in the southern sarcougas as he goes. He sees nothing in particular. He also votes for waiting as he considers a potion he has.
Kiwina agrees it would be better to rest and set a watch than go exploring. Falco agrees.
Wil is willing to rest and explore.
Mak suggests more exploration and rest.

Elyas wants to go back to the room with the sarcouphagi and Detect Magic, and when he does he will find that the southern most one radiates strong magic. But right now I see he is still in the hallway.

I don’t mean to be difficult with the map, but I need to know where people are. Rolth asked if he should explore and most said no, so I left him where he is? Will was going to follow Rolth, but he’s not by Rolth on the map. Elyas went somewhere back into the room, but where?

Currently, Mak, Tsak, Kiwina and Falco are still in the room. The others are in the hallway to the north.
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Rolth - 8 strength damage
Tsak - 3 strength damage
Elyas - 5 strength damage
Mak - 9 strength damage

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday July 23rd, 2021 7:18:23 PM
Elyas continues down the hallway back into the room picking up the same magic as before, and focuses on it as he approaches the southern sarcophagus.

[ooc: moved on the map now, detecting magic where he saw some earlier]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=26 ;
Friday July 23rd, 2021 9:58:23 PM
Rolth holds his position in the hallway and continues to keep an eye and ear out for trouble while the others catch up, search for magic, hold up the wall, and the like.

(Perception = 26)

Effect Tracking:
STR drain -8
Protection from Evil
Mirror Image 7/40r, 2 images remaining
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 3/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday July 24th, 2021 12:33:14 AM
As Elyas comes back toward him Tsak stays where he is, crossbow at the ready, until the mage is finished in the room.

Wait for me Mak, I'll help you with that wall in a second mate! he yells to the fighter who appears to be withering before their eyes.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Saturday July 24th, 2021 9:36:45 AM
Kiwina recognizes that Mak want to be last out of the room -- whether to be the rear guard or simply to delay having to move -- but then Elyas states his intention to recheck the sarcophagi. It makes no sense for Elyas to remain in the room alone, so Kiwina maintains his position near but not adjacent to Elyas, in case there's trouble. Kiwina has his longspear ready.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Saturday July 24th, 2021 11:08:43 AM
Wil moves up next to Rolth and cast a Protection from Evil spell.
He prepares to settle in for a couple hours.
“Who wants first watch? I am happy to take it, if no one objects.

DM Mark - Dead Shadows? - Map
Monday July 26th, 2021 11:56:48 AM
Rolth holds up and rests in the hallway, as does Wil.
Elyas focuses on the sarcophagus where he detected the magic. As he approaches, he can see that it looks very similar to the other one from a distance, though only one detects as magic.
Tsak yells some encouragement as he stands with Elyas between the sarcophagi.
Kiwina stays in the room as well, his longspear at the ready.

Things are quiet as the Petals rest.

Elyas is there in the room, along with Tsak and Kiwina. There is nothing remarkable about the southern sarcophagus from where they stand. The mage can sense magic emanating from the base of the thing, though it seems empty. It appears to be made of plain stone, sized to hold a large creature, presumably one of the minotaur mummies. It is not decorated.

The bloated body of the dead centaur lays to the north in this room, and the remains of two mummified minotaurs lay scattered here as well. They do not detect as magic.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=9 ;
Monday July 26th, 2021 1:18:27 PM
Elyas continues to study the magical aura of the sarcophagus with detect magic.

This one is definitely magical, the magic is coming from the base. anyone want to help me take a look?

He will examine the sarcophagus as he holds his spell, looking for any object inside the base or way of opening it if the magical object is inside somewhere.

however it is really hard to look while focusing on magical auras...
[perception = 9, natural 1]

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=31 ;
Monday July 26th, 2021 2:05:38 PM
Wil stands in the hallway, near Rolth and searches the room for anything potentially dangerous.
(Perception: 31)
"You should look for the next door," Wil says but his voice dropped an octave and his mannerisms changed.
"That would be a good idea, Cicero." Wil replies as he noticeably returns.
"I think we did a good job with that," Cicero says through Wil. "It would of been nice to avoid the strength sap but could we do anything better about it. What do we have down here at the end of the hall?"
Cicero left and Wil paused for a moment and realized he had moved a couple of feet. He scowled when he realized what Cicero was doing but continued to explore the hallway.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Monday July 26th, 2021 5:43:51 PM
Rolth settles in to wait for the magical searching to conclude, keeping a weather eye on the open passageway into the next room. With a bit of luck, we can safely camp out and see what the morrow brings…

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday July 26th, 2021 8:53:47 PM
Kiwina continues to guard Elyas as he figures this magic thing out. :"We really ought to do something about the dead centaur," he points out to Wil, who seems the best to handle funerary rites.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday July 26th, 2021 9:09:02 PM
"Leave it until we rest and can heal up." Falco responds to Elyas. "Its been here for some time and isn't going anywhere."

Once having a curiosity to magic Falco finds it is just not there since the change. He finds a spot near Rolth and Mak to share the watch and rest.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+19=38 ;
Tuesday July 27th, 2021 1:48:57 AM
(Perception=38)

My beady little eyes are at your disposal

Tsak has a good look around the sarcophagus that he and Elyas are near. He doesn't share any magical abilities, but he knows something of traps. He checks for any buttons, levers or some kind of mechanism. He checks for changes in the materials like discoloration. He takes half a step back and looks for anything out of the ordinary. He uses his dagger to poke around on the inside, moving any collected dust or detritus. He leans on it, pushes it, pulls it and curses at it.

DM Mark - Dead Shadows? - Map
Tuesday July 27th, 2021 6:00:42 PM
Elyas uses Detect Magic to study the magical auras associated with the sarcophagus. He also examines the sarcophagus. Highlight to display spoiler: { He can sense there are three sources of magic in the base of the sarcophagus. One is strong and two moderate. He senses a number of magical auras, including enchantment, necromancy, evocation, and transmutation.}
Falco recommends leaving the magic alone until everyone’s rested.
Wil stands in the hallway and peers into the dark room ahead. He gets the sense that the room ahead is quite big. He can only see in a bit as he speaks to an unseen ally, but he does note there are some sort of statues just inside the entrance to either side. (Light spell provides normal illumination to 20’ and dim illumination out another 20’.)
Rolth hopes to camp here in peace.
Mak rests.
Kiwina suggests that someone, perhaps Wil, should do something fitting for the dead centaur.
Tsak makes a careful search of the sarcophagus Elyas is looking in. Highlight to display spoiler: {Tsak suspects a trap! He can see that there is some sort of false bottom to the thing, and that it’s resting on some sort of pressure plate or trigger mechanism.}

Oof. That dead centaur is kinda stinking up that room.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+12=19 ;
Tuesday July 27th, 2021 8:49:03 PM
Falco is not engaging in what is inadvisably going on, instead he watches over those that have had major strength damage.

He does keep an ear open around the corner for when misadventure occurs.

{Perception: 19}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Bulls Strength / Silence DC16 / SOund Burst (DC16) / CMW (2d8+8)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Tuesday July 27th, 2021 10:11:30 PM
Rolth barely resists the urge to fidget a bit as he waits to hear what Elyas and the others have found. He limbers up for whatever evil will test us next.

Effect Tracking:
STR drain -8
Protection from Evil
Mirror Image 9/40r, 2 images remaining
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 3/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+21=35 ; d20+11=26 ;
Tuesday July 27th, 2021 10:38:26 PM
Kiwina stays where he feels he might help protect Elyas and Tsak, but pays morevattention to the centaur. If he is able to make a guess as to what killed it, he will. It does not seem to have been turned undead, so Kiwina does not think it was the shadows.

(For the attempt to tell what killed the centaur, perception = 35 and healing = 26)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday July 28th, 2021 6:02:17 AM
I think the bottom is false. But it also may be booby trapped. Can you tell what sort of magics are in there Elyas? Did it affect the centaur? Should this wait until we've rested and healed?

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday July 28th, 2021 8:41:34 AM
Wil notices the statues in the other room but he doesn't go further into the room. He goes back to the others and sets up camp for the night. He grumbles to himself regarding something about taking over his body.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:20/13T/18FF(Encum)|CMD 22|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+3(x3)
Wednesday July 28th, 2021 9:02:11 AM
There wasn't much the archer could do but sit and wait while the others completed their investigation. He looked into the darkness with his enhanced vision while he took measured breaths that were weighted beneath the chain links of his armored shirt. Though the pressure on his chest wasn't as severe as it had been, he felt sluggish and was loathe to stand or exert himself.

If this went on much longer he'd have to abandon most of his equipment since it was simply too heavy for him to cart around. He was also concerned about his bow. Mak had tried to draw it a few moments after the healing spell and he couldn't pull it back all the way. That was going to affect his aim and how effective he'd be able to be with it.

So Mak watched his companions and hoped they didn't open a box of crawling death or kick a pile of mummy's in the next room.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot| Encumbrance:57.05 lbs| Move: 20, Darkvision 78 Minutes

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=35 ; d20+8=16 ;
Wednesday July 28th, 2021 2:19:00 PM
Elyas moves carefully when Tsak points out that he thinks the sarcophagus is trapped.

there are three distinct magical sources, one stronger than the others. there's a lot going on here, a bit of enchantment, necromancy, evocation, and transmutation... I do have one spell that could work, and barring that we could potentially try triggering the mechanism from a distance using magic or a summoned creature.

Elyas tries to determine which aura is the trap. [spellcraft = 35, natural 20!]

he will then attempt to disarm the trap using Dispel Magic if he determines there is a spell-based trap involved.
Dispel magic check = 16

"if that's not enough to do it we should wait until the morning..."

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, 2X protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball, fly
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

DM Mark - Dead Shadows? - Map d3=3 ;
Wednesday July 28th, 2021 7:28:23 PM
Falco has a bad feeling about the current investigations while some need to rest. He listens, but hears nothing out of the ordinary.
Rolth waits.
Kiwina stands ready to defend those in the room. He looks at the dead centaur. His sharp eye and knowledge tell him that the poor thing seems to have died from being beaten to death, though it was a bad enough beating to have broken the skin in several places.
Tsak tells the others he fears a trap associated with the false bottom on the sarcophagus, and suggests waiting until everyone is healed.
Wil moves away from the large, new room as he grumbles about something taking over his body.
Mak waits, hoping his friends don’t get into trouble before he feels better.
Elyas tries to determine which aura is associated with the trap Tsak thinks he has found.

Elays sees the auras he saw before, and there are three sources of magic there, but he cannot tell which might be a trap. The strong one has enchantment, necromancy, evocation, and transmutation. One moderate one emanates transmutation, and the other emanates enchantment. (Identifying an item requires that the item be in your possession and that you thoroughly examine the item.)

Still he casts Dispel Magic on one of them, which would undo a spell or temporarily suppress a magic item with a caster level up to level 5. His detect magic shows no change in the sources he detects from the sarcophagus.

The party rests for at least 8 hours.

You will have rested enough to regain spells, though the clerics will need to wait until the particular time of day when they usually pray for those spell. This is a unique time you choose for your cleric - midnight, dawn, noon, etc. No need to over complicate this, but you should consider noting this time on your character sheet if you have not done so. The default is usually dawn.

Nothing bothers you as you wait.

Perception DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {You will note as you rest here that there is a lingering smell of death in the large, unexplored room as well as from the sarcophagus room. This was not noted before because it was easy to confuse with the room you came from.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+14=34 ;
Wednesday July 28th, 2021 8:48:42 PM
Rolth rises with the dawn, sniffing to note the death in the air from both directions before spending some time in prayer to Domi. That completed, he waits to see what Falco and Wil be able to do about the strength loss before asking what the Petals should do about the trap and magic in the room with the mummies. Is Wil willing to see what he can do re the trap? Does Elyas think the two working together could do more? As far as the slain minotaur, rites would be fine, but we can deal with the remains on the way out.

(Perception = 34)

Effect Tracking:
STR drain -8
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=35 ;
Wednesday July 28th, 2021 9:14:14 PM
Kiwina hears Rolth's comments about dealing with the dead centaur. He finds it a bit foolish not to deal with the body before it is as undead as those shadows, but by the smell of things there may be another in the next room that should be laid to rest at the same time.

If the clerics cannot restore the party well enough to continue, Kiwina can try to provide long term care over the course of the next day. (Not that the need seems likely.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday July 28th, 2021 11:45:57 PM
Tsak moves to the corrodor for the evening and enjoys the laydown and rest, particularly with the warm, soft body of Esmerelda curled up beside him. He wakes feeling a bit more like his normal self after the exertions of yesterday.

He digs into his bag of holding for some dried meats, adding a few gulps of water, both of which he shares with Esmerelda.

I vote we go on to the next room and sort out whatever is there before toying with the magic in the sarcophagus. That is if everyone feels up to it?
He pointedly looks at Mak, giving him the opportunity to update the team on how he feels.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:20/13T/18FF(Encum)|CMD 22|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+3(x3)
Thursday July 29th, 2021 8:20:13 AM
Mak's bedroll was outside on Elmer so he settled in for the night as best he could with a waterskin under his head and his cloak across his body. With the heavy armor pressing down on him he slept fitfully and neglected his turn at watch as a result.

When Mak did wake it came in stages. First there was the smell of death that slowly entered his consciousnesses until his mind started to rouse. Next was the shear pain he could feel in every muscle of his body from sleeping on the flagstones of the crypt and the overall weakness from the shadows attacks. Last, it was dark. Pitch black with no light at all since his potion had worn off.

With a huge effort Mak sat up and leaned against the wall as he had the night before while waiting on the others to finish their investigations. This time as he waited he reached into his magic pack for rations. The magic in the container helped him find them without having to actually see the rations.

There he sat in the darkness, weakened, and eating with his arm shaking from the exertion with each bite he brought to his mouth.

Once he heard movement from the others he thought to ask. "Is it morning already?"

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 20, Penalties from Str(8)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Thursday July 29th, 2021 9:33:22 AM
{ooc: Falco always prepares in the morning. Not sure what time of day it is now. He can cast Lesser R 5 times once morning arrives}

Glad that nothing bad has happened while the rest Falco picks up his supplies and readies himself. If it is morning he will pray to the Warper-sar for the ability to help his companions recover.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Protection from Evil / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday July 29th, 2021 1:42:34 PM
Wil gasp loudly as the smell of death wafted into his nose. He stared at the other end of the hallway as he tried to wake up from a disturbing dream. Gargul was there and the members of the Crescent Moon stood with their heads held low. Guilt washed over him and he suddenly stood.
"It wasn't my fault," he shouted into the heavens. "It wasn't."
Wil then realized where he was and the commotion that he potentially caused.
"Oh my.. I'm sorry." Wil said. "Let me get to work here. We want some strength sap spells, right. I usually do this after breakfast but I don't know if we have anything.... I need a good place to sit.." He says, very quickly.
Wil then sits, spreads out a mat and several lucky coins and begins to pray.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Speak with Dead, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Restoration, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 3d6

DM Mark - Dead Shadows? - Map
Thursday July 29th, 2021 7:47:12 PM
Rolth notes the smell of death from seemingly everywhere now. He waits for healing.
Kiwina wakes and is ready to provide long-term care if the group continues to rest.
Tsak votes for moving into the large unexplored room once everyone’s ready.
Mak wakes still feeling weakened (even more so if he slept in his armor.)
Falco prays for spells.
Wil prays for spells.

The Petals wake at what would be dawn outside. Hard to tell in here though. Everything is dark as your light spells have expired. Other spells have likewise expired. You break your fast in the cold darkness after waking, several of you waiting to see what the healers will do. Those with strength damage have healed one point from the rest, as noted below.

Arcane casters memorize spells for the day, clerics pray for spells at the appropriate time. Please note your spells for the day and cast what you wish - no need to go round by round on this. Please note all the spells you cast.

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OOC: In general, I will assume you always pray for/recover spells - no need to spend a post turn, you can assume you can go ahead and cast what you can. Technically, clerics do not need to rest to get their spells back. They are available at the time that cleric has prescribed for their characters, and clerics always know when that time has arrived. Of course, not sleeping leaves you fatigued.

Speaking of which, Mak noted the weight of his armor as he slept. Without the Endurance Feat, sleeping in light or medium armor results in you being fatigued for the day (–2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.) Sleeping in heavy armor always leaves you fatigued. I generally assume everyone removes their armor before they lay down to sleep unless you specify otherwise. I will assume Mak did this as well.

I’m also not keeping careful track of food, and generally assume a careful adventurer carries a few day’s rations with them at all times. :)

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Rolth - 7 strength damage
Tsak - 2 strength damage
Elyas - 4 strength damage
Mak - 8 strength damage

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday July 29th, 2021 9:49:11 PM
Elyas wakes in the dark, smelling the rot of death. He feels intensely closed in for a few moments until he remembers where they are. That memory isn't much better, as he remembers being touched and drained by a moving shadow.

He casts light on his dagger so he can see the room they are in.

He then prepares for the day, studying his spell book. Today he prepares more magic missiles and only one protection from evil. He casts mage armor on himself

(on mobile right now, will post spells on my next post. Will be the same as the last set but with more missiles)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday July 29th, 2021 11:04:13 PM
Kiwina takes the opportunity upon awakening to pray for spells. Although he has nothing that will help anyone regain strength, his spells from the day before were meant for travelling outdoors. He, too, creates some light for the group. He wonders how the folks who were attacked by the shadows are doing.

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Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Falco (BatMark subbing for Ryan) d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ;
Friday July 30th, 2021 12:09:12 AM
Filled with the humbling power of the warped-war after his morning prayers, Falco sets out to restore his companions. He casts lesser restoration five times, two for Rolth and three for Mak. He is gratified to see both move more easily under the weight of their armor and gear. He assumes that Wil can help out Tsak and maybe Elyas, for whom strength is less important.

Rolth regains 6 Str
Mak regains 5 Str

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Friday July 30th, 2021 12:22:45 AM
Rolth wakes in the morning, happy that he has learned the trick of sleeping in his spiffy new armor without suffering further fatigue. He is doubly happy when Elyas turns on the lights and Falco restore most of his sapped strength. He thanks both of them quietly as he finishes his own prayers to Domi.

"So, do we investigate the magic and trap, or keep moving forward? I’m better at the latter but happy to support the former if those with the right skills want to pursue it.

He casts Toros Taur Try (minotaur version) to boost his perception for either path we take.

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -1
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:22/15T/18FF(Encum)|CMD 25|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|9/4/-/9(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+11(x3)
Friday July 30th, 2021 11:30:23 AM
The magic of the Warper-sar infused Mak with it's healing energies and once more he felt better than he had before. He was still weak and when he tested his bow was unable to draw it to it's full length. He'd still be somewhat effective with the bow, but he'd get no advantage from the pounds of it's draw. He also felt a bit sluggish as well and moved a little slower under the load of his equipment. Carrying his pack or not didn't seem to make much difference as each step was more of an effort than before.

OOC: Str Damage: 3

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 20,

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d4=2 ; d4=3 ;
Friday July 30th, 2021 12:03:13 PM
Wil casts lesser, restoration on Tsak(+2) and Elyas(+3) to help out. (OOC: he is not near anyone to touch them as of yet.. fyi)
"I'm sorry I couldn't do more," he says and heads to the prior room.
"It looks like everyone is in the prior room. I guess we can finish up there."
"Anything I can help with," he says from the hallway.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage

-- Channel energy 3d6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+10=12 ; d20+19=38 ;
Friday July 30th, 2021 11:11:45 PM
(Stealth=12, Perception=38)

Wow, thank you Wil. That's amazing, I feel like my old self. the ranger says quietly to Wil.

Tsak looks at the way Rolth and Mak are moving and assumes that another day of rest may be in order.

I could sneak up and have a look into the next room if no-one minds. I won't need a torch and I won't make any noise. Just to see if there's anything obvious hanging out in there. If there's nothing around we may be able to risk a small fire and make a hot meal. Thoughts?

If no-one minds Tsak will sneak up to the end of the corridor (AZ 7) and have a look in the next room. (Sneak 12 and Perception 38)

Spells: Speak with Animals and Barkskin.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday July 30th, 2021 11:55:08 PM
When Tsak suggests sneaking off, Kiwina asks if Tsak could have handled those shadows by himself for a round or two while the rest of the group caught up. He doesn't think there's a problem looking from the corridor -- didn't Rolth do that earlier? -- but the group shouldn't get too far apart.

DM Mark - Dead Shadows? - Map d20=15 ;
Saturday July 31st, 2021 12:21:34 PM
Elyas thinks he is having a nightmare and then realizes he’s already awake. He casts Light on a dagger to see his surroundings and his spellbook.
Kiwina also lights things up as he prays and meditates on his spells.
Falco casts five Lesser Restoration spells, healing Rolth of 6 strength damage and Mak of 5.
Rolth wakes and is grateful for the healing. He asks if the Petals want to deal with the magic and the trap behind them or explore ahead.
Mak is also grateful for the healing, but realizes he needs a bit more to be effective with his bow.
Wil casts two Lesser Restoration spells, healing Tsak of 2 strength damage and Mak of 3. He asks how else he can be of help. (Including recent email on this.)
Tsak suggests some options, and creeps forward to look in the new room. Kiwina cautions against this.

Most of the Petals seem to be back in the room with the two sarcophagi, seeming to answer Rolth’s question. There are three open doors in this room. The south sarcophagus lays there, it’s open top and magic mocking the Petals. Or maybe that last part was just Cicero - hard to know.

Tsak looks out with his darkvision into a very large, roughly circular room - though he cannot see the far wall. He can sense the domed ceiling rises to the center of the room, maybe 40 feet high. The tiled ceiling seems to show some scenes of liontaurs and maybe some writing, but it’s hard to make much out from where he is. There are a number of large stylized stone statues of liontaurs that all face the center of this room. In the middle of the room is some sort of table or altar, and there are some pieces of pottery or shell or something on the table.

There is a smell of death in this room as well.

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Rolth - 1 strength damage
Tsak - 0 strength damage
Elyas - 4 strength damage
Mak - 0 strength damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) | d20+15=19 ;
Saturday July 31st, 2021 10:57:24 PM
Rolth impetuous side kicks in when he hears that the room ahead is somehow tied to liontaurs. "I'm willing to go in and investigate if you will give me a light, cover me, and provide aid if things go off kilter." Unless the Petals try to talk him out of it, he will move into the room (BE/BF-7/8) and see if he can read what is on the ceiling, identify the items on the table, and see whether he recognizes any of the liontaurs or scenes. (He knows common, Tauric, and Liontaur languages.)

Perception = 19

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -1
Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) duration 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=11 ;
Sunday August 1st, 2021 5:00:04 PM
Elyas moves with Rolth to the new room, moving his light spell to Rolth's belt instead of his own dagger. he casts detect magic as they enter the room, and looks around as the light brings things into focus.

perception = 11

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x magic missile, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: 2x dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday August 1st, 2021 8:27:29 PM
Kiwin's objection to Tsak checking out the new room alone are moot, of course, if everyone's checking it out. Kiwina readies his weapon but remains in the corridor at the moment.

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Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|16/11/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+8(x3)
Monday August 2nd, 2021 8:24:29 AM
Wil's spell felt like it lifted a heavy weight from his shoulders, made breathing easier, and gave Mak an overwhelming sense of well-being. The net result was that Mak stumbled for a moment before he caught himself.

"That my friend is good magic. Thank you Falco and Wil, I will endeavor to pay you back somehow for the kindness of restoring me to health."

Mak hustled down the hallway and took up a position in hall overlooking Tsak.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30,

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday August 2nd, 2021 9:40:07 AM
"Mak, there is no need to 'pay back' it costs us nothing and we are a team my friend."

Before the petals start moving again Falco casts protection from evil on Rolth.

"Every little bit will help I think. I am right behind you."

He moves up behind Rolth to the opening of the room.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday August 2nd, 2021 11:04:36 AM
"I can scout also, if you would like, but I'm a bit behind so I will wait at the door of the room. Once I get there."
"Please don't feel obligated," he says to Mak. "I do this by choice."

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser - used, Restoration, Lesser-used, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage

-- Channel energy 3d6

DM Mark - Dead Shadows? - Map
Monday August 2nd, 2021 4:05:17 PM
Rolth moves into the large room and looks around.
Elyas places a light spell on Rolth’s belt, and casts Detect Magic as he moves up.
Kiwina readies his weapon and remains in the corridor.
Mak is glad to be back to feeling like his old self, and moves down the corridor to cover his friends.
Falco casts Protection from Evil Rolth and moves up.
Wil moves up as well.

Standing in the room, Roth (and perhaps others) can see this is a large, roughly circular room about 60’ in diameter. It contains several large alcoves which have 10 large stylized stone statues of liontaurs. Your eyes are drawn upward to a large domed ceiling 40 feet above you. It is tiled with scenes of liontaurs frolicking, fighting hellhounds, and resting in their traditional homes. There is also a message in the tiles in archaic Taur. In the middle of the room is a wooden table with some curved pieces of broken metal, almost like it was some big eggshell or such.

There is a smell of death here as well. On the floor near the far doorway is the decaying body of a centaur.

If someone reads Taur, they may make a DC 12 Knowledge or Linguistics Check to read, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Music can soothe the soul. The music of the sphere can do more.”}

Elyas casts Detect Magic and scans the room. It reaches 60’ from where he is, so it catches most of the room. He detects no magic here other than the magic Rolth wears.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (62/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+2=15 ; d20+14=20 ;
Monday August 2nd, 2021 6:43:19 PM
"Ooh ooh, I think I can make this one out! “Music can soothe the soul. The music of the sphere can do more.” Rolth starts to sing as he approaches the table and tries to see whether the metal pieces respond to the song, or can be put back together somehow to make a musical device of some kind.

(Knowledge = 15, success)
(Perform Sing = 20)

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -1
Protection from Evil (from Falco)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday August 2nd, 2021 8:30:25 PM
Kiwina moves up, but is still in the corridor.

(OOC: Per Jimmy's request I have put the area of normal light cast by Kiwina's spell on the map, but not the area 20' beyong that that is in dim light. If we have more than one or two light sources, I can see this getting complicated as people move.)

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Active:
* Light, 20' radius
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday August 2nd, 2021 10:16:34 PM
Elyas moves up with Rolth.

I don't detect any magic in this room so far, but something killed that poor fellow, so keep your eyes open...

He will continue to cast detect magic as he walks further into the room, checking for any more magical signatures. he otherwise waits to see what happens with Rolth and the table of shards.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday August 2nd, 2021 11:01:10 PM
Tsak moves far enough into the room that he can see a corridor leading off on the other side of the body. He nervously looks at all the statues willing them to remain inert and un-dangerous.
He stays on guard looking around him warily as the others read, search, scratch and poke about the room.

Esmerelda moves to the edge of the light and peers in. Boring! She washes some dust from her left front paw.

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|16/11/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS)**|1d8+8(x3)
Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 8:52:27 AM
Mak moved up into the light with his bow up and ready as he peered into the darkness of the room. From his position he couldn't see any of the statues but he could faintly make out Tsak and Rolth ahead in the dark.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+3=22 ;
Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 9:55:03 AM
{Heal: 22}

Moving into the room, but not further then Rolth, Falco tries to determine what killed the poor centaur.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19 (+20 temp); Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=27 ;
Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 1:39:23 PM
"One immediate thought, " Wil began. "Have you ever seen anyone kill this many centaur? Whoever did this has to be big, or skilled with big weapons. Maybe another taur?"
He is just outside the door, plans to circle the room and search for clues but...
Wil stops for several moments to pray to Gargul and hopes to get some guidance on what to do with the corpses. "I know," he adds. "I am no longer a cleric under you, my lord... but please send me some notes on the proper customs for these victims. I don't believe we left on bad terms... I was just looking to go a different direction.." Wil begins to babble on and on.. till abruptly stopping.

"Do you think I should cast Hide from Undead again?"
(Perspective: 27)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage

-- Channel energy 3d6

Casting Shadows (DM Dan) d20+22=23 ; d10=2 ; d3=3 ; d10=3 ; d20+22=32 ; d20+22=39 ; d10=3 ; d10=1 ; d10=3 ; d10=2 ; d20+22=41 ; d10=5 ; d10=5 ;
Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 7:01:04 PM
Tsak Rezar keeps his wits about him as he fears the statues may leap to life.
Elyas looks further into the room but still looking for magic.
Rolth Niheow approaches the table and gets right up on it
Kiwina remains in the corridor but gets in a bit closer
Falco Ambersier tries to see what killed the poor other centaur
Mak keeps his distance for now, keeping a watchful eye over the Petals
Wil discusses if killing this many centaur is normal, and prays to Gargul.

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {There is still no magic, other than what you'd expect from your party}

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {The metal pieces look like they had an ornate design on the outside surface.}

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {It's Sebochus, and it appears he was bludgeoned to death.}

As Rolth approaches the centre wooden table, to look more closely at the metal pieces. However once he reaches the middle of the room, at the same time some of you enter the room, or go about your business, five of the Statues creak, and immediately begin to move, they quickly move up to Rolth and Tsak, while one blocks the door.

One swings at Falco, striking him with it's massive stone arms, and doing 14 damage

Two swing at Rolth who takes 27 damage as they pummel into and lay into him.

One swings at Tsak doing a total of 19 points of damage.

The move with more grace than you might expect, and in total, utter silence, it's unnerving to watch...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/68 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+12=31 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=11 ; d8+10=11 ; d8+10=17 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=6 ;
Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 8:55:41 PM
"Not big music fans, I guess, unless that ornate pattern on the metal bits represents some specific tune. Ah, well, on to plan B. Or is it back to plan A? Rolth smash!!!!" Angered by the stony creatures' insolent reply to his fine singing, Rolth flies into a rage and full attacks the one to his southwest.

Morningstar to hit +12 = 31, damage 1d8+10 = 11
Morningstar iterative to hit +7 = 10, damage 1d8+10 = 17
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 20, damage 1d4+3 = 7
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+3 = 7
Bite to hit +9 = 11, damage 1d4+3 = 6

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -1
Protection from Evil (from Falco)
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+13=25 ; 8d6=33 ;
Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 9:36:34 PM
Elyas is surprised while detecting magic to find that statues that were not magical move to attack the party. he sidesteps one of the statues and releases a bolt of electricity across the three statues closest to him.

[concentration check to cast defensively, DC 21] = 25, success

DC 19 reflex saves for each of the statues for half damage. total damage = 33

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x magic missile, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: 2x dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (or 21 using 2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=24 ; d8+4=6 ;
Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 11:45:29 PM
(OOC: I see two Wils on the map, and would like to move Kiwina where one of them is to be able to attack.) Feeling trapped in these corridors, Kiwina looks for an opportunity to attack. If the space is open or opens up, Kiwina moves to AY-7/AZ-8 and attacks the liontaur statue at the door with his longspear. Hits AC 24 for 6 damage

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Active:
* Light, 20' radius
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+11=14 ; 2d4+3=9 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=10 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday August 4th, 2021 3:04:46 AM
(TsakAttack=14, Dmg=9; EsBiteAttack=24, Dmg=6 + trip?, EsClaw1Attack=4, EsClaw2Attack=10)

Tsak draws his falchion and attacks the statue between himself and the doorway he just entered thru.

Esmerelda attacks the same statue from behind.

(OOC Sorry Mr DM I'm not sure if Esmerelda can trip or crit a statue, also what might a natural 1 on a claw attack mean?)

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+11=13 ; d20+11=24 ; d100=37 ; d8+14=18 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+3=19 ;
Wednesday August 4th, 2021 8:29:15 AM
Mak wasn't surprised when the statues came to life. He didn't think anyone was really. They all suspected some kind of trap because centaurs didn't generally smash themselves to bits...typically they had help with that sort of thing. So when the statue moved from around the corner and stood there in the hallway Mak grimaced and brought his bow up in one smooth motion to shoot at the construct.

While the light in the hallway was bright, the statue was in an area of dimmer light but Mak was confident he'd be ok with that. He loosed his first arrow and it went wide as he had to avoid hitting Kiwina when the centaur surged forward into the battle. His second arrow looked like it hit the stone creature but Mak couldn't tell if it was damaged by his arrow. Mak's last arrow was a dud and snapped in two as soon as he released the bow string.

Mak thought to reposition himself before firing again, but he needed to see exactly what these creatures were capable of first. Mak also tried to remember if he'd heard any legends about stone creatures on the island that were used in tombs.

OOC:
Arrow 1 - Statue (BB7), Roll 13, Miss.
Arrow 2 - Statue (BB7), Roll 24, ??; Concealment 20%, Roll 37; Damage 18 hp
Arrow 3 - Statue (BB7), Roll 7, Miss.

KS: Local +3, Roll 19

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30,

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 37/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+8=22 ;
Wednesday August 4th, 2021 10:01:18 AM
Falco starts to yell to the others before he is cut off by a hard smack.

"Looks like he was bludgeoned do death.... OUCH!! Guessing by one of them!!"

He slides back towards the center of the room to get behind Rolth and prayers to the Warper-sar.

Casting Prayer: allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.

Spell Resistance: 22

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday August 4th, 2021 3:14:05 PM
"Kiwina," Wil says. "Let me cast some Rage before you pass me. I think I have enough for only one of you. I need to get past you two though so I can heal a few folks."
Wil stops and cast Rage and directs it at Kiwina.
He then attempts to slip past the Stone creature (AC 23 (Mobility) +4)
If successful Wil shouts, "Anyone need some healing? Give me a shout."

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage

-- Channel energy 3d6

Casting Shadows (DM Dan) MAP d20+22=37 ; d10=6 ; d10=8 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+22=33 ; d10=3 ; d10=2 ; d10=2 ; d10=5 ; d20+24=44 ;
Wednesday August 4th, 2021 7:06:10 PM
Tsak Rezar tires to attack, and doesn't do much at all.
Elyas's spell bounces of the golem's harmlessly.
Rolth Niheow swings furiously and only manages to do a very very nominal amount of damage
Kiwina also strikes one but doesn't manage to cause any damage.
Falco Ambersier casts Prayer
Mak's arrows skitter harmlessly off the golem's bodies.
Wil manages to position himself better.

The golems seem completely unhindered by any and all attempts to stop them.

One of the golem's attacks Falco, who takes 23 damage

Two attack Rolth, who takes 30 damage.

The fourth one bulls rushes Kiwina back into the corridor (Kiwina you can a make an attack of opportunity)

The final one is still standing by the door, not moving, stoically, like a statue, oddly enough.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+3=8 ;
Wednesday August 4th, 2021 9:18:44 PM
Elyas sees that nothing the group is doing has done anything to the statues and his friends are in danger. he tries to dodge around the statue but stumbles a bit
[acrobatics check to avoid AoO = 8....]

he braces for a hit from the statue, but still makes it to Rolth and Falco
"hold on I'm going to get you out of here"

He holds his hands out to touch both friends and then the three of them wink out of existence, reappearing back in the hallway

[moved to space BG-7, then use dimensional steps Conjuration power to teleport all three to where they are shown at AS-7: AU-8, using 60 feet of daily usage per person, leaving 60 more feet for the day]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x magic missile, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: 2x dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (60/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/68 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+13=32 ; d20+8=12 ; d8+11=15 ;
Wednesday August 4th, 2021 9:18:45 PM
Rolth takes a couple more furious blows at the stone creature to his southwest, knowing that he can't really hurt it, but hoping to buy time for someone to do something clever. He continues his singing, in hopes that might do some good. He thinks about turning invisible, but his glowing belt would be a 'dead' giveaway, har har har.

+1 Morningstar to hit +13 = 32, damage 1d8+11 = 15
+1 Morningstar iterative to hit +8 = 12, damage 1d8+11 = miss

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -1
Prayer (from Falco)
Protection from Evil (from Falco)
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (active)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP +8 for rage | AC:18 while the rage lasts | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=29 ; d8+4=11 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=8 ; 2d10+10=23 ; d10+5=10 ; d6+3=7 ;
Wednesday August 4th, 2021 10:43:25 PM
Kiwina's AoO: hits AC 29 for 11 damage (oops. . . that should be AC 30 for 12 damage -- forgot the rage)

Kiwina is surprised to be pushed back rather than slammed to a pulp, but he's not questioning his luck. When Rolth's light source disappears from the room and appears behind him, Kiwina realizes Tsak and Wil are separated from the party by this lump of rock he's fighting.

"Fighting doesn't seem to do much good. Did you say music of the spheres? If we have to assemble those pieces to stop these things, we're in trouble."

In contact with the foe now, Kiwina's weapon changes to a greatclub. He makes a full attack on the statue.
Primary attack -- Hits AC 30 (confirmed with another 30) for 23 damage
Secondary -- Hits AC 19 for 10 damage
Hoof -- Hits AC 17 for 7 damage
Hoof -- Hits AC 8, no damage

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Active:
* Light, 20' radius
* Rage (from Wil)
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 73/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday August 5th, 2021 1:02:04 AM
Tsak gives up on trying to fight the statue, he moves across the room and calls Esmerelda to him. He hopes he has positioned himself to make a break thru the opposite door before getting pulverised.

It's just us Wil, I'm thinking this other door is looking much better than the one blocked by that stony-faced bloke. You coming?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 3d6=17 ;
Thursday August 5th, 2021 9:40:42 AM

Falco coughs out a big of blood.

"Thank you Elyas, those things are a real problem, lets hope they stay in their room."

In the hallway Falco asks the warper-sar to heal his friends. (Channel: 17}

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=21 ;
Thursday August 5th, 2021 9:53:51 AM
"I'm not a fan of dying. Did it once.. not fun."
Wil says as he follows Tsak.
"Maybe something triggered these guys, a trap. Something has to untrigger them." Wil says loudly as he moves past the first statue South. He stays against the wall.
"I really want to get through the room. Even if that's a dumb idea.... I know.. I don't need your comments," he snaps..
"There has to be a trigger to some trap in the room. Something to stop these. I'm going to head to the center of the room."
(Perception: 21 - +1 trap)
(Hopefully Wil makes it to his destination)
"Fine!.. fine!" he says suddenly and summons a Lantern Archon. "It's not going to work."
(AC 23 (with Mobility)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage

Casting Shadows (DM Dan) MAP d20+22=40 ; d10=9 ; d3=2 ; d20+22=27 ; d10=4 ; d10=3 ; d20+22=37 ; d20+22=31 ; d10=4 ; d10=9 ; d10=10 ; d10=10 ;
Thursday August 5th, 2021 7:06:13 PM
Tsak Rezar prepares to make a break past the golem guarding the door.
Elyas dives and dodges, but still takes 20 points of damage as one of the golems manages to strike him on the pass
Rolth Niheow manages to get a tiny bit of damage in
Kiwina does some cleverness, and his club does a tiny amount of damage as well.
Falco Ambersier does some healing
Mak beings to play a lullaby
Wil attempts to find a way to stop the golems.

One golem moves over to Will and strikes him hard. 16 points of damage for him.

Two move over to Tsak and attack him and he takes a whopping total of 51 points of damage!

The two statues in the doorways make no moves to attack anyone, they simply stand in the doorways, as if waiting for something.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/68 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Thursday August 5th, 2021 8:56:32 PM
Rolth lets the healing wash over him as his anger abates. He stands panting in the hallway, waiting to see what will come next and trying to catch his breath in between verses. "I hope those two can find a way to survive," he thinks as he continues to hum his tune.

Effect Tracking:
Fatigued 1/4r
STR damage -1
Prayer (from Falco)
Protection from Evil (from Falco)
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Divinity 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP +8 for rage | AC:18 while the rage lasts | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+10=29 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=14 ; d10+5=9 ; d10+5=8 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=7 ;
Thursday August 5th, 2021 10:48:21 PM
"Tsak! Wil! get out of the room. They're not attacking us in here."

"Also, guys, we can hurt them. Just not much."Kiwina decides to find out whether it's the bludgeoning damage that got through or just the exceptionally good blow he landed -- by attacking again. "Mak, don't you have a weapon harder than these things?" He watches to see if these blows have an effect.

Primary attack -- Hits AC 29 for 9 damage
Secondary -- Hits AC 22 for 8 damage
Hoof -- Hits AC 19 for 8 damage
Hoof -- Hits AC 14, 7 damage

=====
Active:
* Light, 20' radius
* Rage (from Wil) round 2 of ?
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 22/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday August 5th, 2021 11:08:16 PM
Tsak is sore and angry. The way out he was going for seems to have closed. Looking around all he can see is statues, and they will kill him.

Go! he yells to Esmerelda and the pair of them run toward the corridor where the rest of the party shelters. They barrel past the stone liontaur in the doorway, their speed carrying them past Kiwina where finally Tsak's legs give out and he falls in a heap at the feet of Mak.
There you are old bean, I was looking for you everywhere? he gasps, before Oww Oww Oww, they hurt!

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:32(AO)/28/21T/19FF|CMD 32| Ebonstrike,+1 Agile Rapier-Adman|15/-/-/-/-|(WFin,FDef,Flk,PS,Lk)**|1d6 + 7(x2) d20+15=22 ; d6+7=11 ; d20+12=32
Friday August 6th, 2021 8:21:57 AM
Mak did have a weapon harder than these things, but with Kiwina standing in the way he'd have to enter the room to use it. Maybe he'd distract the golems long enough for Wil to escape. The nobleman dropped his mandolin and rushed forward with his sword in hand as he ducked low and tried to slide past the golem to attack it from behind.

"Wil, get out of here! I'll try to keep this one off you while you leave."

OOC:
Burning a hero point to do a double move with his Acrobatics.
Acrobatics +12, Roll 32 (Move through Enemy Square, DC 5+Enemy CMD))
Mak - Golem(AZ7), Roll 22, ??; Damage 11 hp (by passes hardness less than 20)

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, , Flanking, Precise Strike, Luck,, Mobility| Encumbrance:61.6 lbs| Move: 30,

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 3d6=11 ;
Friday August 6th, 2021 8:28:07 AM
{Channel: 11}

Seeing that the damage is still coming to several Petals Falco again channels to heal those that are wounded.

They do a lot of damage. I don' think even funneling them one at a time to us will be a good plan."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+8=27 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ;
Friday August 6th, 2021 9:34:33 AM
(Reflex: 27)
(Successful reflex roll. Does that mean Wil avoids the damage?)
"Ugh, help me," Wil says to the archon
The Lantern Archon turned and suddenly Wil and the archon disappeared and reappeared with the others. (Greater Transport)
"Yes.. yes.. " Wil says with too much excitement.
Wil sends out positive energy (11 hp)
"I have some cure spells for a few of us." he says.

- Lantern Archon -
Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=20 ; d20+10=24 ;
Friday August 6th, 2021 11:28:51 PM
we can't fight them head on, even if we got a few chips in against them. they'll kill us. we need to pull back and think this through.

Elyas waits to make sure everyone gets through before moving back. he still has a very small amount of teleportation for the day if needed. as the others back up, Elyas tries to assess what these creatures are and what their weaknesses might be, thinking they might be constructs or extra-planar beings

know arcana = 20
know planes = 24

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (44/68 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+2=13 ;
Saturday August 7th, 2021 12:48:22 PM
"Brilliant idea to have your summoned friend bring us those metal pieces, Wil. Maybe they will provide a clue."" Rolth whispers to his companion. Rolth then compares thoughts with Elyas on the nature of these foes, helping him figure out what sorts of things might help us prevail.

(Knowledge (any) = 13, success to aid Elyas for a +2 to his knowledge checks)

Casting Shadows (DM Dan) MAP
Monday August 9th, 2021 6:43:41 PM
Tsak Rezar manages to just about get out.
Elyas makes the point that you cannot fight them head on very easily.
Rolth Niheow lets himself be healed.
Kiwina tries to attack, only one seems to have possibly done damage, but even that seems to have slipped off of the golem.
Falco Ambersier continues to try to heal the party.
Mak attempts to attack the Golem, but it raises it's arm to defend and blocks the attack.
Wil teleports himself again... it seems there was an odd flare of magical power, allowing him to teleport more than one person last time... whatever that magical effect was it seems to have waned.

Elyas realises very quickly they are Stone Golems. A few details he recalls is they are immune to nearly all magics, nad have resistance to all damage done with non-adamantium weapons.

However, the Golems have not pursued you into the corridors, they are waiting in the room, to see what you do. You are all safe in the corridors as it stands. The Golems stand stock still, it almost feels like their eyes follow you wherever you go...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (49/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d6=5 ;
Monday August 9th, 2021 8:41:49 PM
Rolth is still digging Wil's idea to use his teleporting celestial friend to nab the metal pieces. He quietly suggests a modification to the plan. "What if the archon was invisible, teleported from around the corner behind us where the golems couldn't see him, grabbed the stuff invisibly, then teleported back around the corner? They would have no idea what happened or where the pieces went. Either way, why don't we back up a little, and heal up? That way, if it comes to a fight, we're in better shape. We could only have to fight one at a time in the corridor too, so that might help. It would be slow going, but we might actually prevail, unlike when all of them could gang up on us at once."

Rolth will back up his thought with a channel of Domi's healing power for the party.

(Channel energy = 5hp of healing for each party member.)

Effect Tracking:
Fatigued 2/4r
STR damage -1
Prayer (from Falco)
Protection from Evil (from Falco)
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 1/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP +8 for rage | AC:18 while the rage lasts | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday August 9th, 2021 9:18:17 PM
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's plan, and if the others make him some room will back up to leave space for Mak.

If Wil's friend doesn't get the pieces, Kiwina figures he's probably the fastest of the group, but not the best at squeezing. Or they could retreat and try the other exit from the room where the shadows were. He's willing to try it either way.

=====
Active:
* Light, 20' radius
* Rage (from Wil) round 3 of ?
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday August 9th, 2021 9:32:46 PM
I recognize these things. I believe they are a type of golem. very sturdy against anything but adamantine, and my magic is completely useless against them. we can still use magic to help us, though. if someone is going to make a run for it I can make them faster. or i can run in and teleport myself back out. but maybe let's let Wil's friend try first.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday August 9th, 2021 9:58:03 PM
Tsak feels the healing magics wash over him and feels slightly better for the experience.
I'll help with the moving further away down the corridor bit
He and Esmerelda make their way around the bend and into the darker part of the corridor where he again rests.

If someone wants to invisible me I'll try the sneaky thing, otherwise not really a fan of facing them again, even 7v1. Err 8v1, sorry he responds to a look from Esmerelda.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ;
Monday August 9th, 2021 10:50:16 PM
“Cicero,” Wil said to the bright ball of light.
“Can you reduce your light to a candle size, sweep into the center of the room and collect those metal pieces?”
“I’m not Cicero,” the archon whispered but agreed to slip into the room.
“I see, not Cicero… sorry. Can you teleport the pieces back here?”
The archon agreed. It appeared as a candle light and headed into the bigger room.
(Ooc: I thought there was a Gollum in front of us)
Wil sends out another wave of positive energy: 12 hp

Mak(JamesM)(60/60)HP|AC:32(AO)/28/21T/19FF|CMD 32| Ebonstrike,+1 Agile Rapier-Adman|12/7/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,FDef,Flk,PS,Lk)**|1d6 + 7 d20+12=29 ; d20+7=22 ; d6+7=12 ; d6+7=12 ;
Tuesday August 10th, 2021 8:34:24 AM
Mak's arm had come back into a classic fencing position as he sidestepped to the right(BB6) and came at the golem again. He lunged forward and his adamantine weapon bit deeply into the golem. He immediately stepped back and swiped at the creature as he did so, but the sweeping attack just missed.

OOC:
Mak - Golem(AZ7), Roll 29, 22 Hit, miss. Damage 12 hp.

**Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Flanking, Precise Strike, Luck, Mobility| Encumbrance:61.6 lbs| Move: 30,

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday August 10th, 2021 2:18:58 PM
Elyas waits as Wil talks with his candle light. he nods to Tsak
"if this doesn't work I can make you invisible if you want to try next. but let's see how they respond to Not-Cicero first"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 2d8+8=16 ;
Tuesday August 10th, 2021 4:24:28 PM
While the others talk Falco moves to Tsak and applies further healing. {CMW: 16}

As the archon appears Falco nods, not his problem if it is injured, and crosses his fingers.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (49/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Tuesday August 10th, 2021 8:58:00 PM
Rolth sighs tiredly at his heroic friends and waits to see how the golem react to this latest situation. He can hary fail to come to Mak's aid, if needed.

Casting Shadows (DM Dan) MAP d20+22=36 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+22=42 ; d20+22=26 ; 8d10+27=74 ; 4d10+18=40 ;
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 4:40:21 AM
Tsak Rezar suggests that even with the numbers in your favour, it still would be an extremely tough fight
Elyas explains what you're fighting.
Rolth Niheow makes a suggestion, and heals the party a bit.
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's plan but also suggest an alternative.
Falco Ambersier
Mak attacks the golem again, managing to deal some damage.
Wil sends in his archon to get the pieces and does some healing.

The Archon moves quickly, carefully, and effectively. Before long you have all the metal pieces outside the room, and are able to attempt to put them together.

Intelligence Roll, DC 15 - Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears to be some sort of container, like a vase, and it once contained something. But the something is gone.}

However, Mak still being in the room as moved the remaining statues to attack him, and three of them surround him including the one he struck.

To hit - 36
To hit - 25 Miss
To hit - 42 (Critical Threat, not confirmed)

Mak is struck by two of the golems hard, and takes 40 points of damage... he is definitely looking worse for wear, and cannot take those sorts of hits again.

Casting Shadows (DM Dan) MAP d20+22=36 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+22=42 ; d20+22=26 ; 8d10+27=74 ; 4d10+18=40 ;
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 4:40:22 AM
Tsak Rezar suggests that even with the numbers in your favour, it still would be an extremely tough fight
Elyas explains what you're fighting.
Rolth Niheow makes a suggestion, and heals the party a bit.
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's plan but also suggest an alternative.
Falco Ambersier
Mak attacks the golem again, managing to deal some damage.
Wil sends in his archon to get the pieces and does some healing.

The Archon moves quickly, carefully, and effectively. Before long you have all the metal pieces outside the room, and are able to attempt to put them together.

Intelligence Roll, DC 15 - Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears to be some sort of container, like a vase, and it once contained something. But the something is gone.}

However, Mak still being in the room as moved the remaining statues to attack him, and three of them surround him including the one he struck.

To hit - 36
To hit - 25 Miss
To hit - 42 (Critical Threat, not confirmed)

Mak is struck by two of the golems hard, and takes 40 points of damage... he is definitely looking worse for wear, and cannot take those sorts of hits again.

Mak(JamesM)(20/60)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/24T/19FF|CMD 35| Ebonstrike,+1 Agile Rapier-Adman|-/-/-/-/-|(Full,WFin,TDef,Flk,PS,Lk)**|1d6 + 7(x
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 8:29:52 AM
The golems stone fists punched the nobleman hard and were sure to leave a mark upon his body. Mak imagined that the chain pattern of his armor was presently pressed into his skin through the padding and clothing he wore beneath it. But he'd done what he intended and that was to distract the creatures while his friends escaped. Now it was his turn.

"I'm going to be sore in the morning." Mak commented as he took a step back into the shadows and reached into his belt pouch. Without further comment he drank the potion he'd just drawn forth. A moment later he vanished. Mak was gone.

OOC: Potion of Invisibility.

**Total Defense,Weapon Finesse, Precise Strike, Luck, Mobility| Encumbrance:61.6 lbs| Move: 30 | Invisibility 3 Minutes, Prayer 2 Rounds | Bloodied

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+2=5 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=19 ; d6=3 ;
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 9:15:14 AM

"Thanks buddy," Wil said to the ball of light that began to expand in from of him.
The archon grumbles and seems annoyed but Wil doesn't pick up on any of this
"I'm so happy you are here. Can you please do another favor for me?" He asks but before the archon answers he continues.
"We need to get Mak out of that room.... I can't make any sense out of the pieces we brought back."
"We can't get Mak out but let's pull them from that corner. Archon, can you go to the center of the room and cause a distraction? Stay within 20 feet of the three."
The archon reluctantly agrees and shrinks to slip past the first. Once in the room, BF6
The archon has an Aura of Menance to make attacking a little more difficult.
It fires off a Light Ray at two different golems (Fail / AC: 19 - 3hp)
"Outside of the archon, I don't know what to do," Wil says frustrated.

- Lantern Archon - (x3 remaining)
Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 12:36:59 PM
Not able to see Falco nods in satisfaction hearing that Mak has gone invisible. Maybe that will give us time to sort this mess.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+5=15 ;
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 1:33:05 PM
Elyas collects the pieces as the archon brings them over. he studies them and holds pieces up to each other trying to visualize what it was before it was broken
[intelligence check = 15! barely successful]

I think this was a vase or container of some sort. I don't think we were right about this being the instrument, it looks like it held something but that is gone now.

Rock and Roll! (DM Dan) MAP
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 6:26:50 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas realises and explains what the object once was.
Rolth Niheow
Kiwina
Falco Ambersier is glad the Petals have some time to do what they need to do.
Mak disappears from view and makes his escape.
Wil attempts a spell against the Golems, but it's ineffective.

Unable to sense any creatures in the room, the Golems begin to make their way back to their original places. One doesn't quite make it all the way back.

You have some time to plan your next ideas, or figure out a way through this room, or go a different route.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP +8 for rage | AC:18 while the rage lasts | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+1=14 ;
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 7:48:37 PM
Intelligence check = 14. . . not quite enough.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (49/62 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+15=28 ;
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 9:19:15 PM
"Well, at least they aren't trying to kill us." Rolth will ask to see the markings that he had noted earlier on the metal pieces. Perhaps they will have a clue about what the thing used to hold.

Perception = 28 to notice interesting details on the metal pieces.

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -1
Prayer (from Falco)
Protection from Evil (from Falco)
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 1/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP +8 for rage | AC:18 while the rage lasts | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 11:57:13 PM
"These things are mindless, and just following the course of action they are instructed to follow? Not things that can think ahead and anticipate. . . I think that Rolth and I are fast enough to make it through without being attacked at this end, which would leave the two at the other corridor able to swing on us. We would survive that. Carrying someone else each time, we could ferry the entire group through if we need, given time and healing. It would still be painful."

"Or, more practically, there is another passage to the south from the earlier room. If something was in this container, do we assume the centaurs took it and unknowingly set the golems in motion? Do we hope the other passage meets up with this one at some point?"

Although he suggests these things, Kiwina agrees that Mak having a look around is a good thing.

=====
Active:
* Light, 20' radius
* Rage (from Wil) round 5 of 5+
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+4=22 ;
Thursday August 12th, 2021 8:31:56 AM
"I would not have an issue running through the room," Wil says. "so the metal pieces form a vase and that tells us nothing?"
"I'm up for going the other way too."
"Other ideas I can do with the Lantern?"
Wil then asks the Lantern to search the room for anything odd, specifically near the golem that didn't make it all the way back.
"Can you let me know if there is anything in the way, something we can use as a clue to get us past. Thank you my friend."
(Perception: 22)

- Lantern Archon - (x2 remaining)
Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Mak(JamesM)(20/60)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/24T/19FF|CMD 35|Dagger|-/-/-/-/-|(WFin,LK)**|1d4+3(x2)
Thursday August 12th, 2021 8:36:25 AM
The clock was ticking as Mak felt his scabbard and silently slid his sword back into it. The simple movement also made him realize that his ribs were in at least one too many pieces at the moment. So with a hand pressed into his side Mak moved quickly into the room. His first stop was at the table where he knelt down and searched beneath it then he went on to the centaur remains and checked it for anything, but especially some kind of musical instrument. Anything else he noted, but that was what he was really looking for.

OOC:
1 round to move to the table, 1 round to search there. Another round to move to the centaur, then a fourth to check it?

**Total Defense,Weapon Finesse, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:61.6 lbs| Move: 30 | Invisibility 2.5 Minutes, Prayer Expired | Bloodied

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=20 ;
Thursday August 12th, 2021 9:47:01 AM
Elyas continues to fiddle with the broken pieces while Mak checks the room.

the writing said something about the music of the sphere, right? so either this was a sphere that contained something inside, or maybe was a vase that held a sphere...
he tries fitting pieces together to see what the original shape would have been, looking for patterns or other clues as to what might have been held in this thing.
perception = 20

I don't have a mending spell prepared today, so if our plan at all involves fixing this thing we might have to come back later and try again. if we do try to rush through the room, I can make one person invisible, make one person fly pretty fast, and make us all move quicker. that would be a lot of resources to avoid this area though, so personally I vote for going the other path first and see what is there.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Thursday August 12th, 2021 11:00:44 AM
"I could cast mending. See what that does to help. Alternatively we could try the other hallway and see if something in there helps with this, maybe there will be another puzzle that helps inform this part?"

If the pieces are handed over Falco tries mending.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday August 12th, 2021 12:04:38 PM
I vote we try the other way first, and come back here only once we've healed, rested and come up with a concrete plan. And Rolth and Kiwina getting the snot belted out of them whilst they try to run the gauntlett 3 or 4 times would seem to be a last resort.

Rock and Roll! (DM Dan) MAP
Thursday August 12th, 2021 5:56:29 PM
Tsak Rezar agrees trying the other way may be best
Elyas thinks of risk and reward and suggests that it probably isn't worth the resources you'd have to expend to get through this room.
Rolth Niheow tries to figure out more about the metal pieces.
Kiwina offers a suggestion to pass through the room.
Falco Ambersier attempts to cast mending on the objects
Mak begins a search.
Wil asks his Archon to do some searching.

Wil - Highlight to display spoiler: {Unfortunately the Lantern Archon doesn't spot anything that seems out of place}

Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {The body is that of Sebochus, he was clearly bludgeoned to death.}

The metal pieces knit themselves together with the power of the mending spell and the help of Kiwina and Rolth trying to put it back together.

Once formed it's actually a sphere of metal. Unfortunately, the message from before about the music of the sphere comes to mind. However, there is no sign of any sort of instrument at all, and the sphere just makes a dull metallic bong when struck, not enough to be called music...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (49/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Thursday August 12th, 2021 8:39:58 PM
Rolth is almost inspired to create a new kind of music called 'Stone and Tumble,' but is quickly distracted by the reality that the Petals are still in a very lethal dungeon full of inscrutable clues. He is tempted to roll the sphere into the golems to see if it will work like a game of bowling pins, but figures that if it doesn't work, we'll have lost the sphere for naught. "I'm kinda stumped here, fellas." I guess it wouldn't hurt to see what was back to the south. Looks like we aren't going this way easily. If we do have to hoof it, I can cast expeditious retreat, at least. And maybe a few other helpful tricks if needed." Since there seems to be generally agreement, or at least lack of opposition, Rolth will start heading south unless new resistance emerges or after waiting a moment if someone starts to do some group healing again.

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -1
Prayer (from Falco)
Protection from Evil (from Falco)
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 1/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(20/60)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/24T/19FF|CMD 35|Dagger|-/-/-/-/-|(WFin,LK)**|1d4+3(x2)
Friday August 13th, 2021 8:00:00 AM
Mak checked the centaur once more to make certain he'd found everything. He carefully lifted the centaur an inch or two as well to make certain the corpse wasn't laying atop anything. Afterwards he moved a short distance down the darkened hallway to make certain nothing was thrown clear of the room, then he made his way back to the entry hall to recover his items.

**Weapon Finesse, Mobility| Encumbrance:58.6 lbs| Move: 30 | Invisibility 2.3 Minutes | Bloodied

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday August 13th, 2021 8:53:05 AM
"The lantern found nothing. I'm out of options and ideas so I say lets go through the other door. Lantern, can you check it out for us?"
The lantern moves forward 60 feet with the intent of moving again for the last hurrah.
"Ugh, nice flame lady.." Wil says.
"I agree, hope she makes it to the door and in" he then replies to himself.
"Such a nice lady.." Wil concludes.
"Mak is stuck in that other room on the other side, right? I hope he is ok."
"I have a couple of ok cure spells if someone wants one. Let me know, there are a couple of us hurt."

- Lantern Archon - (x1 remaining)
Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Friday August 13th, 2021 9:17:50 AM
As Rolth heads back Falco follows unsure how to proceed down the northern passage. Maybe the south will be better.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / Magic Circle against Evil
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP +8 for rage | AC:18 while the rage lasts | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday August 13th, 2021 11:06:59 AM
As the closest light source, Kiwina waits in the corridor at the edge of the room until Mak is in the corridor, although he also considers the trapped sarcophagus and points south may be safer than this room.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday August 14th, 2021 12:25:18 AM
Tsak watches a few of the petals troop past and wonders where the rest are?

Heading to the other door are we? Where's everyone else? Where's me mate Mak?

Rock and Roll! (DM Dan) MAP
Sunday August 15th, 2021 4:24:07 AM
Tsak Rezar queries where Mak is.
Elyas
Rolth Niheow begins heading south suggestion some spells he can use.
Kiwina waits for Mak to follow before leaving
Falco Ambersier also follows along
Mak checks under the corpse, finds nothing and heads to follow his compatriots.
Wil suggests doing a bit of healing, and continues towards the south room.

You head back through the room with the sarcophagi, and continue on down to a room in the south, there is a doorway you would need to open before seeing what is inside. The stone here is the same as the rest of this place, but the heavy doors need some effort to push open, you have a respite before you decide to go in should you want to do any recovering or sorting yourselves out.

((We'll start that room on Monday, once you guys have placed yourself at the entrance in the order you want to go into the room))

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=28 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+5=23 ;
Sunday August 15th, 2021 11:36:40 AM
Elyas moves with the others towards the southern room. there is nothing he can really do to heal or help prepare the group, so he waits while the others get some healing. meanwhile he asks Falco for the sphere so he can look at it.

It is not readily apparent how to use the thing to make music, but at least it was a sphere which was mentioned in the riddle. now that it is finished, Elyas looks it over for clues as to its function. because it was broken it might have been a simple container, or there might be more to it. depending on how much time he has to study it there are a few things he tries (in this order if there isn't time to do all of them while the group heals and lines up):

1. he looks over the sphere for symbols or indentations or places where it might reasonably connect to another object
perception = 28, natural 20!

2. he tries to think of any magical item or ritual he has read about in the past that could use this sphere to make music. or if combined with something else it might resemble a known musical magic item
Know arcana = 24

3. he spends any more time just trying to think about how the thing might make music in a mundane fashion. maybe beads put inside? strings laid on its outside? spinning it really fast?
Int check = 23

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d6=1 ;
Sunday August 15th, 2021 4:43:52 PM
Rolth moves to a good position near the door at the end of the southern hall, but allowing others to get closer if they wish, that they might give it a listen or otherwise do something in preparation to enter the new room. Once the party has gathered in the hallway, he will channel the healing energy of Domi yet again.

(Channel energy heals everyone for an awesome 1 hp)

Rolth is also happy to be the one to try to push the door open, just say the word!

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -1
Protection from Evil (from Falco)
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 2/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d8=1 ; d8+5=10 ; d8+5=7 ;
Sunday August 15th, 2021 6:23:51 PM
For its last hurrah, the lantern peers into the next room to check it out then report back to Wil.
Wil approaches Falco, "Let me take care of that wound," he says.
Cure Moderate wounds: (hp +17)
"Hey, by the way," he then says to everyone. Mak is stranded in that other room. Not sure what we can do about that."

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Sunday August 15th, 2021 8:42:22 PM
Kiwina is unsure whether folks are investigating the sarcophagus or just heading through the room where they fought the shadows, but he himself does not have the skills to investigate traps or magic. He stays near the back of the party with a light source in hand for now, thinking to himself that it's a shame his humanoid companions are so slow.

(Update header assuming the rage has ended.)

Mak(JamesM)(20/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Monday August 16th, 2021 8:37:36 AM
Mak ran back through the golem room and touched Kiwina on the shoulder as he passed. "Thanks for waiting." he said quietly. Mak picked up his mandolin and bow, stowed them as appropriate and headed back towards the rest of the party at a slow enough pace to not get too far from those with him.

Though no one could see him Mak held his side tightly as he walked along with his bow loosely held in his off hand. "Those guys were tough. I think I'm going to need a sit down here soon."

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:61.6 lbs| Move: 30 | Invisibility 2.2 Minutes | Bloodied

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 3d8+8=23 ;
Monday August 16th, 2021 7:35:16 PM
Walking Falco lets out a little gasp.

"Mak, oh my gods. Why did you not say anything about that?"

He rushes to his side casting a powerful heal as he goes. {Mak healing 23}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Stone on Stone... (DM Dan) MAP
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 2:03:59 AM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas spends his time considering the sphere to try and figure it out.
Rolth Niheow heals people and is prepared to open the door
Kiwina laments the speed of the party
Falco Ambersier does some powerful healing on Mak.
Mak managed to make it through the room and escape with Kiwina
Wil mentions Mak had been left behind.

You all reach the room ((Please put yourself in order next to the final door where Rolth is)). Rolth reaches out when you're all prepared and pushes on the big stone slab that is the door, it moves back slightly, then with a crunch, and a grind, and a rumbling sound, begins to move to one side, opening up the room. The sound of stone scraping on stone is loud and makes it difficult to concentrate, but after a few moments it's over.

This room large, 70’ by 30’. Directly across from the door is an inscription on the wall as you've encountered in other rooms like this. The wall to the left has a doorway in the middle of it. The wall to the right is blank upon first inspection. In the middle of the room is a large wooden sarcophagus, the top of which is inscribed with a forest of trees.

Perception Check DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {The wall that appears blank, the one on the right, is actually covered in a small holes.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=23 ; d20+2=15 ;
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 7:08:35 AM
(Perception = 23)

Rolth immediately notices the holes pockmarking the wall to our right and warns the Petals that there might be a trap. He also tries to make out the writing on the far wall, casting Comprehend Languages if necessary.

(Knowledge = 15 to read the writing unaided by magic)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+12=19 ;
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 9:07:56 AM
"I see it too Rolth. Probably an arrow trap of some kind."

From where he is Falco starts casting ditect magic into the room on what he can see, mostly the sarcophagus.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=23 ;
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 9:52:52 AM
Elyas moves behind Rolth, recasting light on the big taur's weapon before he goes in the room.

he looks around the room, quickly spotting the holes in the wall (perception = 23)

another sarcophagus ... and definitely a trap. this place is quite the obstacle course. can anyone make out that writing?

Mak(JamesM)(20/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+9=19 ;
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 10:02:43 AM
Mak leaned against the wall behind Elyas, unseen and quiet with his shallow breaths coming periodically due to his cracked ribs. He had a healing potion in his pack, but he was loathe to use it unless his life was in immediate danger. He'd keep a stiff upper lip and carry on.

OOC:
Perception +9, Roll 19. Success!

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:61.6 lbs| Move: 30 | Invisibility 1.8 Minutes | Bloodied

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=13 ; d20+12=29 ; d8+5=9 ; d8+5=13 ;
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 12:21:55 PM
"Wil...Wil.. Wil.."
"What!" Wil suddenly shouts..
"Hi"
"Are you serious?" he responds and misses any sort of clue around the sarcophagus.
"Did you say there is a trap because I MISSED the conversation... you know that lantern was more pleasant than you. What are you four!"
Wil continues to argue loudly with himself for a moment.

He regains some composure and says to Mak, "I can help a bit.. got a little left in the tank."
(Cure light Wound: 9 hp)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc (cure Lt wound), Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Stone on Stone... (DM Dan) MAP
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 6:18:33 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas suggests that this is definitely a trap.
Rolth Niheow mentions about holes on the one side, and reads the inscription.
Kiwina
Falco Ambersier casts detect magic to see if there's anything magical.
Mak sucks up his damage and has a look around.
Wil does some more healing for Mak.

Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {The whole room radiates Abjuration magic... however there is transmutation magic in the sarcophagus}

Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {You can read the language easily, as it's in Taur it says "False Visions can be your Downfall"}

The air in the room is still, and it seems almost pregnant in anticipation for you. There is nothing else in the room that is visible, beyond what you can already see...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+8=15 ;
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 7:27:46 PM
"Hey fellas, it says 'False Visions can be your Downfall' in Tauric. I wonder if the holes in the wall are a red herring and the floor is illusionary. Lemme try to check it out."

Without entering the room, Rolth gently prods the floor of the room just in front of him with his weapon, and tries to disbelieve that the floor is really there. He has Featherfall on the tip of his tongue if anyone should plunge in...

(WILL save = 15 with an additional +2 if the caster/creator was evil)

Effect Tracking:
STR damage -1
Protection from Evil (from Falco)
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 10 minutes
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 2/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=37 ;
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 7:31:35 PM
(Perception = 37, Kiwina notices the holes)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 10:34:52 PM
(Actually, from his vantage at the rear of the group he might not see the holes yet.)

"Is the magic on that sarcophagus like the magic on the one in the room behind us?" Kiwina asks. Rolth's checking out the floor, but any number of things might be false visions, and downfall could mean any sot of failure and not a literal fall. Even Mak's invisibility could be considered a false vision.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday August 18th, 2021 3:39:00 AM
Tsak keeps an eye open behind the group from his position at the rear.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday August 18th, 2021 7:59:11 AM
"the room itself contains Abjuration magic. The sarcophagus, transmutation. As a guess those of us that cast spells might not want to enter the room unless forced too."

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+3=14 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+7=8 ;
Wednesday August 18th, 2021 8:40:51 AM
Mak knew very little about magic and it's various schools of thought. He did know about divination magic, summoning magic, and healing magic or whatever those things were called. He assumed it was all godly stuff. His religion classes told him a little about it, but he would have to leave the decision making to those better versed in those matters.

For himself he stood quietly and invisibly off to one side as he peered into the dim light of the room. When Rolth mentioned that the floor might be illusory Mak tried to see if it was indeed such as he looked for faults in the flagstones construction that might give such away.

OOC:
Will Save +3, Roll 14
Perception +9, Roll 14
Dungeoneering +7, Roll 8

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot| Encumbrance:61.6 lbs| Move: 30 | Invisibility 1.8 Minutes | Conscious

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday August 18th, 2021 8:46:40 AM
Wil waits near the back, pacing in a 5 ft square.
He mumbles to himself nervously as he listens to the noise in his head.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc (cure Lt wound), Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Stone on Stone... (DM Dan) MAP
Thursday August 19th, 2021 2:06:43 AM
Tsak Rezar keeps his eyes peeled, though he can see very little
Elyas
Rolth Niheow attempts to check the floor
Kiwina theories about the etymology of the hint phrase.
Falco Ambersier suggests that the room might be "waiting" for magic users.
Mak attempts to notice any incongruencies that might lead to discovering the floor is fake.
Wil simply waits for people to move, grumbling and mumbling and moving nervously.

Rolth's attempts to disbelieve the floor lead to one incontrovertible piece of evidence, the floor appears to be real. Certainly the stones he can touch from where he is are. The light washes over the nicely carved stones, and as Rolth tap tap taps along them to test them he realised they are definitely real.

Everyone else who can see the stones and Rolth's attempts to test them also come to the same conclusion, the floor appears to be real wherever he can reach to test.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=22 ;
Thursday August 19th, 2021 6:12:41 AM
"Hmmph, looks real enough. Still seems like a trap. Rolth will check the area in front of him for traps, then if finding none, move in toward the sarcophagus, checking for illusionary floors and traps as he goes.

Perception = 22

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+12=25 ;
Thursday August 19th, 2021 9:10:00 AM
{Perception: 25}

Falco watches the floor carefully as Rolth slides in. Looking for pressure plates or anything that might trigger a trap.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=13 ;
Thursday August 19th, 2021 12:06:20 PM
Elyas also hangs back, close to the entrance of the room but in the hallway.

false visions sounds like it could be pretty dangerous. let's not send too many people in until we have a better idea of what we're dealing with here.

for now he watches Rolth's movements carefully, watching for any change around the taur
perception = 13

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday August 19th, 2021 12:44:37 PM
"I don't really have much to offer but some trap finding but I think Rolth has this covered," Wil says to answer several questions in his head.
"You all need to settle down. You're giving me a headache."
"Sure, I'll make sure my crossbow is ready, mom."

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc (cure Lt wound), Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Stone on Stone... (DM Dan) MAP
Thursday August 19th, 2021 6:06:23 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas stays out the room but keeps a close eye on what's happening
Rolth Niheow keeps checking for illusions
Kiwina
Falco Ambersier looks out for traps
Mak is prepared for a battle
Wil just watches, his crossbow prepared.

Rolth slowly moves into the room, giving each tile a quick tap before stepping on it, and is in short (ish) order standing next to the wooden sarcophagus. He can see the carving more clearly and it is very ornate, far more impressive than it first appears.

Falco doesn't spot any traps on the tiles, no pressure plates or anything, and Rolth's tapping didn't disturb anything either, so there is definitely at least one route to the Sarcophagus that's safe (and thankfully it's the most direct route from the door)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday August 19th, 2021 7:08:05 PM
(Positions on the map have not been updated.)

"Well of course it's still a trap -- just not the one we thought it might be. . . If we've already seen minotaur and liontaur rooms, is this likely to be a centaur room?" Kiwina isn't sure the sarcophagus is that big, though.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=32 ;
Thursday August 19th, 2021 9:54:08 PM
Rolth stays where he is, and examines the sarcophagus more carefully, looking for clues in the ornate carving as to its meaning and inhumitant, to coin a word, as well as any signs of mechanical or magical traps.

(Perception = 32)

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Friday August 20th, 2021 9:15:19 AM
"It's a trap? Send in the taurs." Mak joked as he remembered a novel he read once. "Those murder holes over there don't look harmless to me, but I only have two feet. Wouldn't it be strange if only four footed creatures would set these traps off? I mean, I would think two footed people might be the taurgets...get it, Taur...Gets?"

Mak's invisible monologue felt like it was falling flat so he just let his words trail off into silence.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=25 ;
Friday August 20th, 2021 9:44:23 AM
“We should spread out. Somewhere safe in the room. Let Rolth take the lead and we can back him up. Just a thought.” Will said as he moved forward and into the doorway. He carefully explored for a safe place to stand and be ready to fire the crossbow.
(Perspective: Traps: 25)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday August 20th, 2021 10:05:41 AM
Elyas steps up behind Rolth where he can get a better view into the room and casts Detect Magic, planning on holding it for a few rounds to learn more about what might be going on in this room.

"do you see any compartments on this sarcophagus Rolth, like the one in the other room?"

Otherwise Elyas waits to see what is going to happen in this room. He runs through some options in his head for spells that could be helpful, but they would all depend on what kind of problem presents itself...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday August 20th, 2021 5:10:38 PM
Tsak keeps a lookout as the party moves along into the room.

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Dan) MAP
Saturday August 21st, 2021 2:03:32 AM
Tsak Rezar keeps his eyes peeled to see what's going on.
Elyas keeps his detect magic going, searching the room.
Rolth Niheow moves around the Sarcophagus, looking for any signs of traps.
Kiwina comments on his theories.
Falco Ambersier
Mak makes jokes, but there doesn't seem to be any response
Wil looks for traps

As Rolth enters the room and beings circling the sarcophagus, a few more of the Petals enter and spread out a bit. There appears to be no pressure plates, no tripwires, no mechanical traps of any sort on the sarcophagus. It is thoroughly inspected, but you find nothing that would make you believe it is anything other than a wooden sarcophagus.

The room is still flooded with the same magic as before abjuration filling the room, with the single source of transmutation from inside the sarcophagus.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=24 ;
Saturday August 21st, 2021 9:29:13 AM
"You know, I’m starting to wonder whether all these magic things hidden in caskets are just part of the test, to see whether we will be lured by greed or thirst for power. Perhaps we should just go through the door to the north and see what comes next. So, did anyone check to see whether that lone centaur fled through this room and door?"

Rolth will inspect that door and give a listen, seeking clues and signs of danger.

Perception = 24

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=25 ; d20+22=26 ;
Saturday August 21st, 2021 2:29:36 PM
Kiwina moves to the far side of the room, hopefully not jostling folks much in these tight spaces. He notes Rolth's observation that moving through might be safer. He looks at the north wall, and checks for tracks in the area. (perception = 25; survival to track = 26)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday August 22nd, 2021 12:01:05 PM
Tsak and Esmerelda move along the corridor a bit more, to be closer to whatever is happinging (or going to happen) in the room to the east.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday August 23rd, 2021 9:31:41 AM
Wil searches for traps and walks carefully to the left all the while staying focused on the activity in the center of the room. Ready to fire a shot from his crossbow if something appears.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc (cure Lt wound), Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday August 23rd, 2021 9:46:44 AM
"Good point Rolth. it's generally not a good idea to go digging through coffins of any variety, especially when we know we're in a tomb full of traps and tests.

Elyas follows Rolth to the door, but keeps his Detect Magic going, focused on the sarcophagus to see if he can determine anything further about the transmutation magic there or the abjuration around the room.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday August 23rd, 2021 11:18:02 AM
Still staing just outside the door Falco nods.

"There may be something to that Rolth. Lets see if we can simply move on."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Dan) MAP
Monday August 23rd, 2021 6:06:45 PM
Tsak Rezar keeps an eye, moving cautiously and carefully.
Elyas agrees with Rolth
Rolth Niheow looks more closely at the door.
Kiwina also looks at the door
Falco Ambersier agrees about just moving on.
Mak
Wil keeps on guard while looking for traps.

Rolth, Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {The door is not real, it's just stone cut to look like a door. There's no access through here at all. You do notice a slight break in the floor however, that from one wall to the other, horizontally. It's only a tiny break, barely impercetible.}

The room appears empty, save for the Sarcophagus, there doesn't appear to be any traps that you can discern. There's no pressure plates or anything. The room is completely unremarkable, save for the door way, the sarcophagus and the holes in the wall.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Monday August 23rd, 2021 7:11:56 PM
"Huh, it's a fake door over here, which leads nowhere. But what's this narrow horizontal break across the floor from wall to wall? You guys have any idea what that might be?" Rolth points out the mysterious feature to the others, unable to puzzle it out himself.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=33 ;
Monday August 23rd, 2021 8:14:50 PM
"If we assume that this is possibly the lid of a pit, then what sets it off -- approaching the false door too closely?" Kiwina isn't too sure of his supposition. He wonders if there is another way out of the room. . . A hidden door, perhaps, to make up for the fake one?

(perception = 33 to find hidden doors in the wall next to him)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday August 24th, 2021 9:32:49 AM
Comfortable where he is Falco shrugs.

"Could try poking at it maybe?"

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday August 24th, 2021 10:25:36 AM
"Maybe we could fire a bolt or arrow at it? We can then trigger it from a safe distance or.." his voice changes.. "I'm all for just running around like a crazy man and triggering all the traps."
Wil growled and apologized to the group.
"Safer to shoot it," he said through his teeth.
"Come on!!" Was the response.
Wil ignored the inturruption and continued. "Wardd has given me True Strike if someone wants to try that out but no.. shoot. I need a replica of an archery target to set it up."

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc (cure Lt wound), Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=30 ; d20+8=25 ;
Tuesday August 24th, 2021 12:54:00 PM
A false door and a warning about false visions... careful with that door, it might be what triggers whatever trap is in this room...

Elyas holds his detect magic spell for the third round, trying to determine the effects of either of the auras he detected earlier.
Spellcraft = 30

if that doesn't get him anywhere, he takes a look at the crease in the wall to see if he spots anything more than the others who are trying that
Perception = 25

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Dan) MAP d10=6 ; d20=6 ; d20=13 ;
Tuesday August 24th, 2021 7:35:17 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas tries to figure out what the auras do...
Rolth Niheow points out the door and slight crack
Kiwina suppose something about the crack, and begins looking for another door.
Falco Ambersier suggest poking it
Mak refuses to enter the room
Wil suggests shooting soething

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {The Abjuration magic appears to be some sort of trap, triggering something else. The Transmutation magic seems to increase your sensitivity to something, letting you understand something more easily perhaps?}

Rolth, Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {It occurs to you that the crack is almost certainly leading to a pit trap. The portion of the floor Rolth is standing on must give way.}

There's a loud groan, and a creak, and the floor beneath Rolth gives way! Thankfully he manages to dive off the dropping floor before it gives way totally, you can quickly see that the floor gives way to a pit trap with spikes at the bottom. But only the last ten feet of the room or so give way. It seems the hinges must have rusted which is why it took a moment to drop someone.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=26 ;
Tuesday August 24th, 2021 8:51:37 PM
"Haha, that was a close one! Well, at least that is one riddle that we seem to have understood correctly. Now, dead Elyas, have you puzzled out more of the magics? Do you recommend that we see what is in the sarcophagus, or turn our attention elsewhere? Wil, can you remove a magical trap with your, ahem, mad skills?" Rolth also likes Kiwina's idea of searching for secret doors and so takes a closer look at the wall to the south.

(Perception = 26)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday August 24th, 2021 9:52:33 PM
Tsak hears a screech, a crash and some commotion coming from the room. He sticks his head thru the doorway to make sure everyone is ok.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=19 ;
Tuesday August 24th, 2021 10:08:25 PM
Kiwina continues looking for secret doors, avoiding the portion of the floor that fell away. (perception = 19)

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+13=20 ;
Wednesday August 25th, 2021 8:52:57 AM
"I told you we didn't have to shoot anything..." Wil shot back to himself.
"I did..I did.. I did.." he continued till Rolth asked him to work on disabling the trap.
"Of course I can.. working on it. Rogue on duty. Let me pull out my tools... Adjust myself and get to work."
(Disable Trap: 20)
"I don't know about this, " Wil says. "My attempt may be failing here. Seems a bit tough here."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday August 25th, 2021 9:50:31 AM
Falco silently applauds himself for staying out of the room as the trap half releases. Always looks bad when the bird man cannot fly. he thinks.

Not having any spells that can help or really any ability with traps he simply waits for things to sort out.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday August 25th, 2021 10:00:32 AM
Elyas is startled by the collapse of the floor, but seeing that everyone is ok he returns to looking at the magic auras.

There are two things in this room looks like some abjuration magic that is used as a trigger of sorts, probably an alarm or other sensor. it's through the whole room, so it has either already detected our presence or it is keyed to trigger off of a specific action or person.

this sarcophagus has some transmutation magic in it. from what I can sense of it, it is meant to increase sensitivity to something. Not clear what though. my first guess is that it helps one understand something more easily? if true that could be useful for figuring out the puzzles in this place. if we don't have other leads it may be worth opening up to see. of course the trigger spell could be waiting for someone to do something as foolish as opening the coffin....

Elyas looks to captain Kiwina for a decision, but waits for input from any of the Petals before doing anything further.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday August 25th, 2021 11:01:01 PM
"Elyas, do you know if the magic did anything when the pit trap opened on Rolth?"

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Dan) MAP
Thursday August 26th, 2021 1:58:26 AM
Tsak Rezar checks the commotion
Elyas explains what he knows of the magical auras
Rolth Niheow starts looking for secret doors
Kiwina continues searching for secret doors, and queries about the magic
Falco Ambersier seems to have nothing to do
Mak makes a point to stay away from the pit
Wil attempts to unset the trap, but doesn't appear successful

The room remains as it was before, as far as you can tell, nothing has changed, except the hinged part of the room is now free to move as it was intended. The magical auras did nothing when the hinged floor was triggered.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Thursday August 26th, 2021 6:24:39 AM
"Can someone summon a creature that could open the casket and retrieve whatever is in it, while we stay in the hall? I also could do a mage hand to lift something small out. Otherwise, I can just do it myself, if you want to wait outside..."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Thursday August 26th, 2021 8:59:18 AM
"Sadly not in my power any more, before the warper-sar changed me I could have done it."

He looks around.

"his whole place is very frustrating."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday August 26th, 2021 9:16:05 AM
“Same here, sadly,” Wil said. “I’ve used up all my summons. All I have are some magic weapons.”
“We could throw luck to the wind and just open the thing. What are the chances there is a second trap. I guess.”
“I have a staff.” Wil offers his staff.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday August 26th, 2021 10:39:10 AM
"the auras dind't change at all with that trap. I think it was purely mechanical. I can summon something to try to open the coffin if that's what we want to try. I only have one summon spell ready, but if we hurry we could have it try to open this one and the one in the other room that had something magical in it. If we're going to be cracking tombs, why not do them all, right?

Elyas is still nervous about breaking into the sarcophagus, but it seems like there aren't a lot of other options right now.

Actually, I have an idea. we may be able to get inside these things without breaking anything...

He moves into the hallway again. if no one else objects or has a better idea, he will go ahead and cast Summon Monster 4 to bring in a medium earth elemental

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x magic missile, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: 2x dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fireball
level 4: black tentacles,black tentacles, summon monster 4, greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (60/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Thursday August 26th, 2021 6:03:48 PM
"By all means, Elyas, do your thing!" Rolth hastens to get out of the way, back up the corridor a bit.

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Dan) MAP
Thursday August 26th, 2021 6:08:59 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas decides to make a suggestion, and assuming no one argues, summons an Earth Elemental.
Rolth Niheow suggest being careful about getting no-one else caught in the trap that may or may not be here
Kiwina
Falco Ambersier vents a little frustration
Mak
Wil suggest a second trap may not be likely.

You all leave the room, letting Elyas' elemental be summoned near the Sarcophagus, it bursts into life from the ground as the magics summon it from where ever it came from.

What would Elyas have it do?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday August 27th, 2021 2:39:45 AM
'Both rooms, sure, why not?' Tsak thinks to himself.

He doesn't know a lot about the kind of magic that Elyas is using, and has no idea what's going on in these series of rooms below the ground.

Tsak checks his gear. He puts his sword away and prepares his crossbow. He stays in the hall between the two rooms.

Are we gonna move to the hallway between the double sarcophagus room and the acid pool room? That way we won't get pincered between to nasties if this goes belly up?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Friday August 27th, 2021 6:45:28 AM
"well, we are going to open them one after the other, so we ought to know after opening the first whether it is wise to open the second immediately. And if Elyas has to stay close to direct his minions, the. We ought to protect him. I’ll defer to Elyas’ wishes in this case, since he knows his whole plan and I do not."

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Friday August 27th, 2021 10:13:53 AM
"We'll defer to you, Elyas, on where we should be for what you have in mind."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday August 27th, 2021 12:04:59 PM
Just stand back from the sarcophagus in case we trigger some trap.

Elyas then directs his elemental to move inside the sarcophagus through the floor and grab anything inside, then bring it over to Elyas, who is staying in the hallway.

Alternatively, if the earth glide ability doesn't let it carry an item with it for some reason, Elyas will have it burrow into the sarcophagus and then break out from the inside.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday August 27th, 2021 1:38:03 PM
Wil watches quietly from a safe place in the hallway

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday August 30th, 2021 5:35:28 AM
Tsak and Esmerelda move away from the room where the elemental is and wait where the bend in the hallway is so that they can watch both directions.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday August 30th, 2021 1:23:45 PM
Falco continues to wait to see what will happen with the summons.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Dan) MAP
Monday August 30th, 2021 6:17:36 PM
Tsak Rezar prepares for the worst
Elyas ushers everyone away, then gives the Earth Elemental some instructions
Rolth Niheow wait's to see Elyas' plan
Kiwina defers to Elyas
Falco Ambersier
Mak keeps himself out of the way.
Wil keeps himself in a safe space

You all see the Earth Elemental meld into the stone, for a few moments, then burst out the Sarcophagus with a silver circlet held aloft.

There's a dull creaking sound and a portcullis slams shut over the doorway leading to the tunnel you are all in. The wall with the holes in it lets out a distinctive screech of stone on stone as spikes emerge from all the wholes, and the wall begins to move forward with an inexorable slowness.

Also, the door that was an etching in the wall on the far side, where the trap is, shimmers for a moment and becomes a door...

However, there is a portcullis between you and the room, and the Earth Elemental cannot fit through the bars in the portcullis, nor can the circlet...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday August 30th, 2021 9:54:20 PM
Tsak can see and hear that not all has gone to plan. He stays where he is, crossbow ready and waiting.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+2=19 ;
Monday August 30th, 2021 11:18:25 PM
Kiwina assumes that if the elemental can meld into stone, it can carry something with it. He's more worried about the trap -- how much time does it seem they would have if the portcullis were not in the way? No doubt Tsak or Rolth could lift it easily. Kiwina tries to lever it up with his rod. . . perhaps assisting Falco or Elyas or with their assistance?

Strength roll = 19

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+4=24 ;
Tuesday August 31st, 2021 8:00:46 AM
If Kiwina is unsuccessful, Rolth will trade places and try to lift the portcullis.

Str = 24

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20=1 ;
Tuesday August 31st, 2021 8:58:09 AM
Mak watched the events in the room play out and saw that the pit in front of the door would have been a clever ruse for those running away from the spiked wall.

"Can the elemental hold up the hinged floor enough so that we can walk across the pit to the doorway?" Mak asked as he assumed it's summoner might know the bounds of it's strength. "Othewise I think I can help lift the gate." Mak said, but then retracted his offer. "It seems I've pulled a muscle in my leg. It's quite painful. It'll take a moment for me to work it out." he finished as he dropped his free hand to his thigh and rubbed it with his fingers.

OOC: STR 16, Roll 1+3=4. Fail.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday August 31st, 2021 9:05:24 AM
"Portcullis! Portcullis!" Wil suddenly shouts while raising his hands and clenching his fists.
Wil casts Rage and touches Kiwina in hopes it helps.
(+2 morale bonus)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc (cure Lt wound), Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Restoration, Lesser, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+1=7 ;
Tuesday August 31st, 2021 9:07:25 AM
Falco knows he is not the strongest but tries to assist with the lift regardless. He strains but just cannot seem to be any help.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+5=24 ; d20+8=10 ;
Wednesday September 1st, 2021 11:26:28 AM
These elementals can't shape the stone, they simply can move through it, Elyas responds to Mak.

Elyas directs the elemental to burrow under the gate with its earth glide ability. it should be able to carry the circlet with it, but if it can't he tells it to leave it on the other side.

He then directs it to help with lifting the portcullis (assisting Rolth)
Strength check = 24

Elyas tries to get a look at the door that formed on the other side of the room. is it open?
perception = 10, can't get a very clear look at it...

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Dan) MAP
Wednesday September 1st, 2021 6:27:28 PM
Tsak Rezar remains at the ready in case something else dangerous happens
Elyas gives his Elemental instructions
Rolth Niheow also attempts to life the portcullis
Kiwina attempts to lift the portcullis
Falco Ambersier also attempts to life the portcullis, but feels like he throws something out.
Mak attempts to help lifting the gate, but a twinge in his bad leg puts a stop to that sharpish.
Wil helps Kiwina, by casting a spell on him.

The wall is moving relatively slowly, inexorably. You think it will take about half a minute to cross the room, it looks like anyone who is in the room at that time will be scooped up and forced towards the hinged floor.

Kiwina's attempts to lift the gate, even aided by allies are not enough... even with two of you abreast attempting to lift it you don't get it to move at all.

However, when Rolth and Elyas step up to it, working together they manage to life it up and open the gate, they can hold it open for a short period of time, but it's still rather heavy.

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {The door on wall is closed, but the trap is still there as well.}

However the Earth Elemental uses this opportunity to deliver the Circlet, without having to burrow into the earth and just bring it through the open portcullis.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday September 1st, 2021 7:31:21 PM
"good news on the circlet. Bad news on the walls."

He waits to see if the others run accross and if the door opens. A little guy like him has not chance of holding the walls so he waits.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Wednesday September 1st, 2021 8:34:32 PM
Rolth strains to hold up the portcullis while the party further investigates. "Can someone maybe disable this portcullis from falling again? We might be in a hurry to leave when next we pass through here..."

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday September 1st, 2021 11:21:43 PM
"It looks as if we have a minute or so to get through that door before we are crushed. Is it worth taking a moment to see what this circlet can do, or do you want to try the door first?"

Large as they two of them are, Kiwina isn't going to try to simply squeeze past Rolth while he's holding the portcullis up.

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+9=17 ;
Thursday September 2nd, 2021 9:46:10 AM
Mak looked to see if it would be possible to wedge a dagger into the mechanism so that the gate would be stuck open.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 17

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=21 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+12=32 ;
Thursday September 2nd, 2021 12:58:55 PM
"I can certainly try to disable the trap," Wil said confidently while pulling out his staff and any tools he could possibly need.
"Portcullis!" he shouted again. "We could run but what if we all don't make it. It will split us up again."

(Perception: 32) - if needed to detect trap mech.
(Mechanical: 21)
(Magic: 25)

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Dan) MAP d4=3 ; d20=16 ; d8=6 ; d6=3 ; d10=2 ; d3=2 ; d12=11 ; d100=94 ;
Thursday September 2nd, 2021 6:01:52 PM
Tsak Rezar
Elyas
Rolth Niheow requests someone stop the gate from falling
Kiwina asks what people want to do next, though you have less than half a minute now.
Falco Ambersier waits to see what his compatriots do.
Mak looks for some what to jam the mechanism
Wil attempts to do something to jam the mechanism.

Mak and Wil quickly work together, pointing out the mechanism to one another while Rolth strains to hold up the gate for a bit longer, he's managing it but very soon it will become impossible for him to maintain it.

After a few seconds of inspection, Mak and Wil find the mechanism and a point they believe the can jam a dagger in to stop the portcullis falling, however they're not sure how long it'll hold, not too long surely...

Given the rate the wall is moving it'll be halfway across the room at the end of the next round, so if you wish to enter the room before the portcullis door is blocked, you will all need to enter in the next round (though medium creatures might be able to squeeze through during the round after, if they so choose.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday September 2nd, 2021 8:18:10 PM
Now or never.... Elyas mutters to himself.

"you all stay here. I'm going to check on the door before we lose that chance. everyone else, get out of the room! you! he points at the elemental drop the circlet, follow Rolth and smash another Sarcophagus. Rolth, show him where!

all that said, Elyas holds up his bonded dagger and mutters to himself, remembering the words to cast Fly.
He slips under the gate as other hold it up and floats towards the pit trap, close enough to get to the door.

[ooc: can't open the door this turn, but I am there now! if I get cut off, (which I will) I have enough dimensional steps left to get back to safety.]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Thursday September 2nd, 2021 9:00:21 PM
Rolth follows Elyas' instructions and quickly leads the elemental into the other room to open the sarcophagus with the magic inside. (Double move to the other room)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday September 2nd, 2021 11:45:19 PM
Kiwina isn't sure about the wisdom of Elyas going off alone, but trusts his ability to get back to the group. Kiwina waits in the corridor.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+12=18 ; d8+1=2 ;
Friday September 3rd, 2021 1:49:36 AM
(Readied attack=18, dmg=2)

Tsak and Esmerelda move up to assist Rolth if/when something bad happens.

Tsak readies a shot with his crossbow, aimed at the sarcophagus...

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+3=7 ;
Friday September 3rd, 2021 9:05:44 AM
Mak turned from his place by the portcullis where he'd just jammed a dagger to stop the things downward movement and thought to help Rolth, but his leg twinged again and he decided he stand by the gate ready to drive another dagger into it if the first one failed. He made no attempt to enter the room.

OOC: Based on the description of a portcullis we should be able to wedge a device into the grove on one side to keep it from falling closed. The size of the wedge would then be the only issue.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Friday September 3rd, 2021 11:25:26 AM

As Elyas says he is moving off Falco tries to offer what help he can, castin Bless in the hope it will give him some small advantage.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d4=4 ;
Friday September 3rd, 2021 11:34:01 AM
Wil assists Mak with the trap offering a dagger from his collection within his coat.
"One problem partially resolved. On to the next one. Portcullis!!"
"Would you believe me," Wil says, "If I said I'm not really crazy.. just insanely silly."
He then heads to the other door shouting Portcullis!!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Saturday September 4th, 2021 9:13:37 AM
Rolth smiles when he hears Wil's protestation that he is not really crazy. "Umm, ok..."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Sunday September 5th, 2021 3:18:52 PM
Elyas is glad that the group trusts him to go off on his own, but as soon as he leaves he feels doubt creep in, especially as the wall starts too block his view of his allies.

he feels a little better with Falco's blessing on him, and he is confident he is the best one for the job. he shakes his head with a smile at Wil's silliness and then turns his attention back to the door, watching for any further strangeness from the once-hidden door.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Sunday September 5th, 2021 9:55:11 PM
As Elyas' elemental rounds the bend, Rolth readies his morningstar in case another foe appears when the sarcophagus is opened.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=31 ;
Monday September 6th, 2021 11:51:20 AM
As long as he's there, Kiwina looks to see what's behind the moving wall. Might not be anything, might be a space, might be a monster. He tries to be ready for whatever. (perception = 31)

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Dan) MAP
Monday September 6th, 2021 2:59:15 PM
Tsak Rezar moves up to ensure that Rolth isn't caught alone by anything that might attack him.
Elyas moves into the room and begins shouting orders to people, before heading to the door
Rolth Niheow takes the Earth Elemental back to the room with the two sarcophagi preparing his weapon if the Elemental causes another creature to appear.
Kiwina waits in the corridor as it becomes sealed from the pit trap room.
Falco Ambersier quickly casts a spell on Elyas
Mak prepares to try and keep the portcullis wedged open with another dagger.
Wil also prepares to look try and keep the portcullis open.

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {You fly over to the door, and see that it has been thrown into sharp relief, it clearly looks like a door, but you will have to wait to attempt to open it}

Those in the corridor - Highlight to display spoiler: {You continue to hear the grind of stone on stone as the wall continues to move, almost like it is a huge block of stone being slowly pushed inexorably towards the door on the wall that you saw. The portcullis gives a creak and straining sound.}

In the room with Sarcophagi - Highlight to display spoiler: {You enter the room, and the Earth elemental immediately dives under the nearest sarcophagus, and bursts triumphantly, out of what appears to be a false bottom. Just as that happens, you see two darkened shapes rise out of the sarcophagi, in the shape of Minotaurs, and the turn in unison towards Rolth, it is easy to tell them mean you harm.}

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=26 ;
Monday September 6th, 2021 8:12:01 PM
Elyas continues to float above the pit trap. he examines the door looking for traps and/or runes on the door

perception = 26

if it looks clear he will attempt to open the door

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=18 ;
Monday September 6th, 2021 8:23:54 PM
"We have to stop the door.. if it truly is on a weight system we can jam it. Need to find that mechanism."
Perception: 18
Wil searches for a chair, gears or clue that he can stick a dagger in.
"I'm going to stop this thing."

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+17=18 ;
Monday September 6th, 2021 10:50:40 PM
Until something alerts him to danger elsewhere, Kiwina continues looking to see if there's an end to this wall that's grating past the corridor. Until the wall stops, he won't know.

(perception = 18, 22 vs taurs)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Monday September 6th, 2021 11:09:56 PM
Unsure what these new threats are, Rolth will call out a warning as he backs into the corridor and pulls the door shut behind him, also calling the elemental back through the floor.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday September 7th, 2021 8:17:02 AM
With a sudden realization Falco remembers there is a crowbar in his pack. He takes time time to dig it out with the intention of standing it on end under the portcullis, when it gets low enough, thinking it should stop its downward move

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday September 7th, 2021 6:28:41 PM
Tsak makes room for Rolth, helping him close the door if necessary. Then he moves away from the door, back up the corridor with his crossbow ready.

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Mark) MAP d20=15 ;
Tuesday September 7th, 2021 8:02:39 PM
(We’re switching DMs, so please be patient as your DM clarifies a few things.)

Elyas carefully examines the door. While he sees no obvious traps or runes on the door, he can tell that what looks like a wooden door is actually just an illusion of a wooden door!
Wil looks for a way to stop the portcullis from closing further.
Kiwina looks for a way to stop the spiked wall from advancing.
Rolth and Tsak look at the shadowy forms, and almost like a bad dream the forms evaporate into nothing. (Just to be clear, there are no shadows there in that central room. They did not reappear at this time.)
Falco thinks quickly and remembers he has a crowbar in his Efficent Quiver. He grabs it and shoves it in to jam the portcullis from closing further.
Mak makes sure the dagger is jammed in as well and pulls out another to help.

The portcullis is effectively held. Between two daggers, a crowbar, and your efforts it stays held about 5 feet off the floor. (It takes a DC 25 strength check to open it and to hold it, but it seems like these implements held in place would be effective. You think you could pound them in place to keep them there.)

As the spiked wall grates across the room, you see it move through the wooden sarcophagus, shattering it to pieces. You can also see there was a minotaur skeleton in the thing, which is also broken up as the pieces are pushed toward the now trapped Elyas.

To those in the hallway, as it moves past the entry Elays disappears from sight and it appears as if the wall is part of a rather large block of stone that now grates past them.

Elyas floats in the air above a pit. He sees the room where he is go dark as the spiked stone wall cuts off the light from the hallway. He still hears the grating sound and the last he saw, the spike wall was pressing toward him, moving about 10’ per round. Does he have another light source?

The Earth Elemental stands in the hallway for now, holding a silver circlet. I moved him to Elyas, for reasons outlined below.

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A minor clarification - the Earth Elemental will only obey the one that summoned it. Summoned creatures are not happy to be there, and while they will obey the summoner they do so under duress. Also, a summoned creature will follow the summoner and attack their opponents. Instructing it to take actions byond this, including telling it not to attack your opponents, requires that you speak its language. So in the future, unless Elyas knows Terran, a summoned Earth Elemental will simply stay with him and defend him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Tuesday September 7th, 2021 8:25:47 PM
Rolth chuffs in relief when the shadows fade back into nothingness. Then he realizes that the sound of stone grinding has changed, and moves around the corner to see what has become of the rest of the party. He groans in dismay to see that Elyas has not returned, and mutters a quick prayer to Domi the protector. He doesn't know what to do other than wait, so wait he does, ready to pitch in with brawn or wit if someone comes up with a bright idea.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=28 ;
Tuesday September 7th, 2021 8:54:31 PM
Elyas shakes his head, seeing that the fake door turned into... another fake door. He saw how fast the wall was moving and thinks he has time for one more turn to investigate before it's too late. he casts light on his headband, then presses against the illusion of a door to see if he can go through it at all.

Will save to disbelieve the door illusion if needed: 28, natural 20

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday September 7th, 2021 11:07:17 PM
The shouts of alarm from the other end of the corridor cause Kiwina some concern until he hears it was a false alarm. Now all there is to do is wait until Elyas returns. After that, he supposes they'll wait until the wall stops moving, and maybe a bit longer to see if it returns.

"And if it doesn't go back into position, then we may have effectively sealed off this avenue from exploration."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday September 8th, 2021 8:21:08 AM
Tsak keeps his crossbow trained on the door behin wich he thought he saw something. He waits patiently, ready to shoot anything real that comes thru the door.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday September 8th, 2021 9:52:04 AM
Wil watches Elyas disappear. He is disappointed there is nothing much else he can do.
"Your spells are sapped, partner," he says with a twang.
"Well, I guess I'm gonna have to strap up my boots and figur' some'ting out."
He joins the others in the other room, with the hope, that they found a way out of the maze they got themselves in.
"We lost Elyas behind the stone wall," he says when he reaches the others. "We have to figure out something? What if we just run across the floor in that other room. Zip past those golums and into the roon on the other side?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday September 8th, 2021 11:13:20 AM
Falco sighs as he sees that tis whole thing has not played our in any way they would have hoped. At best the room will reset itself at some point. At worst they are going to have a heck of a time getting to Elyas.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Wednesday September 8th, 2021 11:35:21 AM
Mak didn't want to abandon Elyas and was content to sit a while and wait on the crafty mage. He suspected the man had a way out of the room, or a plan to get out of the room. There was also the pit that he himself would have used to escape the crushing wall. Elyas in flight would be able to hover over the floor of that pit without touching the bottom and whatever was down there that the wall would have pushed them into.

"Elyas has got this." Mak said. "We just need to give him a minute." and then he was visible again.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Bless| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30 | Bless 2.9 Minutes | Conscious

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Mark) MAP d20+6=25 ;
Wednesday September 8th, 2021 12:39:27 PM
Rolth returns to the others, worried that Elays is missing.
Elyas casts light and carefully studies the wooden door that appeared before him. Kiwina waits.
Tsak remains on guard.
Wil wanders around for a bit, worried that Elays is gone.
Falco waits, hoping the trap before them will reset at some point.
Mak waits, confident that Elyas will be alright.

For Elays: Highlight to display spoiler: {As Elyas floats above the pit, his insight pierces the illusion and he sees the wispy appearance of a wood door overlain on the carved stone of the wall. Looking below him, he can see the pit has spikes at the bottom 30 feet down. There are metal spikes behind him too, protruding from the wall, grinding inexorably toward him.

The Earth Elemental stands near Elyas holding the silver circlet. As the wall advances, the Earth Elemental simply stands there as the wall envelopes him, ignoring the wall as it rolled past him. Maybe this was advanced earth gliding.

Elyas is confident that his teleportation will work in here. I mean, it should, right?}

For the others, the metal portcullis is being held up - as long as you hold the daggers and crowbar jammed into it. You might be able to pound them in to make it permanent, but you know that if you let go of your tools right now the portcullis will fall.

And the stone face continues to grind past the entryway as the stone advances another 10'.

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Wednesday September 8th, 2021 2:42:35 PM
"If we get out of this, I really need to check on Elmer." Mak remarked to himself as he held the dagger in place. "Anyone have a hammer?" he asked in the hope that he could use it to drive the dagger into place permanently.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Bless| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30 | Bless 2.8 Minutes | Conscious

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Wednesday September 8th, 2021 4:12:21 PM
"Elyas said he could make it back out, we have to trust him on that. As for anything clever. . . Well, that elemental took the circlet in there. If it has something to do with this, I hope Elyas can figure it out quickly."

Kiwina's interest now is in seeing if Elyas appears or if the trap resets in a little while.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=29 ;
Wednesday September 8th, 2021 7:49:32 PM
Rolth doesn't have a hammer, but offer to try to use his morningstar bang in the daggers and crowbar if needed. Otherwise, he listens for screams, sickening crunchy sounds, and other signs of Elyas' demise.

Perception = 29

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday September 8th, 2021 8:21:07 PM
Tsak waits to see what happens next.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Thursday September 9th, 2021 9:26:39 AM
"If someone has a way to set this crowbar more permanently it would be good. I really am not built for holding things like this."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday September 9th, 2021 9:39:07 AM
Elyas sees his elemental still following him and not Rolth. Oh right you probably have no idea what I'm saying do you.... I need to work on that...

He shakes his head and goes back to examining the door. turns out it is just a solid wall after all. oh well, worth checking I suppose He thinks, then looks back in time to see his elemental pass through the wall.

Elyas looks towards where he came from, visualizing the hallway with the Petals and shifts briefly onto another plane and back into the material plane back where he started.

If for some reason that doesn't work (he already teleported in this tomb, but maybe something is different in this room) he will fly downward into the spike pit, hovering above the spikes but below where the wall would crush him.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday September 9th, 2021 9:59:19 AM
Wil grimaced as sharp voices shouted in his head.
"Stop! Elyas will be fine. Thank you for your concern. You are causing me pain by shouting. Inside voices thank you."
He paused...
"Is there a reason why we are watching the room close up? Elyas has disappeared. Is there anything else we can do in this room? I don't think there is. Should we try another approach with the golems?" he asked.

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Thursday September 9th, 2021 10:40:59 AM
Mak nodded as he held the dagger in one hand and the ball of the morning star in the other and drove the dagger deeper into the crevice he'd found to jam it up. "Elyas was looking to see if the door inside could be opened."

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Mark) MAP d20=2
Thursday September 9th, 2021 12:55:10 PM
Mak asks for a hammer to pound the dagger in place, and uses Rolth’s Morningstar to do so.
Kiwina Trusts that Elyas has things in hand.
Rolth is not so sure about Elyas. As he watches the stone continue to slide past, he notices something of a repeating pattern to the stone - nothing worked, it just starts to look the same as it grinds past the entryway.
Tsak waits, as does Falco.
Wil replies to unheard voices - at least unheard by the others.
Elyas eventually pops back into the hallway just before the metal spikes in the wall would have pierced his flesh.

Mak is pretty sure the dagger will hold the portcullis. But having been pounded in with a morningstar it’s not really useful as a dagger now.

About the time Elyas appears in the hallway, the stone stops moving across the entryway. A couple rounds after Elyas appears in the hallway, the Earth Elemental starts to emerge from the sliding stone face closing off the entryway. It sees the hallway is crowded and it avoids the half-closed portcullis as it earthglides down to reemerge in the hallway next to Elyas holding a silver circlet. (How long will the elemental be around?)

It occurs to Elyas that it had to avoid the metal portcullis, ducking under it as it tried to enter the hallway, but seemed to have ignored the metal spikes in the advancing wall as the wall simply moved past the elemental earlier.

A couple rounds more and the now still rockface covering the entryway simply vanishes - it doesn't move, it just disappears. The portcullis grinds upward, and Mak’s dagger remains pounded into the wall. It might catch the thing if it fell again, or it might get sheared off by the metal portcullis. You also hear another grating sound as the pit in the room closes again.

Peering into the room, things are much as you found them. Directly across from the entry is an inscription on the wall scrawled in archaic Taur, “Let the chips fall where they may.” The wall to the left has the outline of a doorway in the middle of it. The wall to the right is covered in small 1 inch diameter holes. In the middle of the room is a large wooden sarcophagus, the top of which now lays on the floor and is inscribed with a forest of trees. A large intact minotaur skeleton is lying in the sarcophagus.

Which is a bit odd, as you remember seeing the sarcophagus and skeleton destroyed by the advancing wall.

(I advanced the scene about 5 rounds or so. Let me know if you did anything in the interim. No need to go round by round for now - just let me know what you do if you stay here.)

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+4=16 ;
Thursday September 9th, 2021 2:37:35 PM
Mak was certain he saw that room differently as the wall came across and crushed everything in it's path. There was also the fact that the wall vanished from in front of him while he was working with his now ruined dagger. Something didn't smell right here and it bolstered his attempts to see through any illusions.

OOC: WILL Save +4, Roll 16 +Circumstance bonus for seeing things differently.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Bless| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30 | Bless 2.9 Minutes | Conscious

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+8=12 ; d20+15=31 ;
Thursday September 9th, 2021 7:55:19 PM
Rolth will move back into the room, heading to the wall to the right to try to look through any remaining illusions and search for secret doors or other clues about what might be beyond it.

Will save = 12 plus any circumstance bonue
Perception = 31

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday September 9th, 2021 8:32:06 PM
Kiwina realizes others are looking for illusions -- he himself wonders if the illusion isn't what they've already been through. Not that he wants to put that to the test. "Do you think that door's another false one?"

"And Elyas, what do you make of this circlet?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday September 10th, 2021 9:16:08 AM
"What does this mean? Should we just walk through the room? Is the whole thing a ruse... oh my.. if so that is such a good spell. It had me going... we have to meet the spell caster.. I am such a fan."
"Let's throw something at the sarcophagus?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+9=10 ;
Friday September 10th, 2021 9:32:06 AM
Falco blinks as the trap disappears. "Well they certainly pulled one over on us. Must have be one heck of an illusion." {Perception: Nat 1 for a 10} "Or maybe it isn't an illusion. Hard to tell."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=28 ;
Friday September 10th, 2021 2:23:51 PM
Elyas reappears and is surprised when the block of stone vanishes.

he takes the circlet back from the elemental and then the summoned creature vanishes back to wherever it came from.

while they are waiting for the way to become clear again, Elyas detects magic on the circlet and tries to identify it after 3 rounds (of the 5 where we have been hanging out here)
Spellcraft = 28

Well, the door was an illusion, but apparently so was the stone block. I am curious what else is an illusion here... still, I don't see any actual exits from this room, and I am all out of teleportation spells for today, so I won't be tryign that again

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Mark) MAP d20=9 ;
Friday September 10th, 2021 6:10:43 PM
Mak is puzzled by the room's sudden return to its former state, but cannot see any illusions here.
Rolth steps into the room and also looks for any illusions. He does not see any. The wall he stands in front of is covered in about one inch holes, and he thinks those holes extend about a foot into the wall.
Kiwina wonders about the carved door and asks Elyas to check out the silver circlet.
Wil speculates about things in the room.
Falco remains a bit unsure about the whole thing.
Elyas takes the silver circlet from the elemental and it disappears. He examines the circlet with Detect Magic, and Highlight to display spoiler: { he determines that this silver circlet is a Headband of Mental Prowess (+4 Intelligence and Charisma). In addition, Elyas can tell it has a special property in this room such that anyone holding it may make a DC 20 check to see through illusions in this room without actually interacting with the illusion.}

Using Detect Magic in this room, you will learn the entire room radiates abjuration magic, likely associated with a magical trap, and the circlet is a point source of transmutation magic. You do not detect any illusion magic at this time, though you might discern the lingering effects of illusions here. You also determine there is a mechanical aspect to the magical trap, and this triggered the portcullis to fall. You might also surmise that the magical trap triggered an illusory block of stone to move with illusory metal spikes, and the illusion of a wooden door where one is inscribed on the north wall. Elyas already determined that the north wall has no actual door.

There is a separate mechanical trap associated with the floor at the north end of the room such that when 400 pounds or more are placed there, the floor swings down revealing a spiked pit 30’ below.

The wooden sarcophagus lies open. The top is carved in the shape of trees, and anyone examining the trees on the sarcophagus can make a DC 20 Perception check: Highlight to display spoiler: {Among the trees you see a hidden message in taur that reads, “The talisman of Cestus is the beginning of intellect and influence.”} There is an ordinary minotaur skeleton inside. You detect no magic in the sarcophagus, but the magical trap in this room is triggered by removing the wooden lid. The sarcophagus is otherwise solid and has no false bottom or hidden things.

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=27 ;
Friday September 10th, 2021 7:31:49 PM
Kiwina moves into the room, tapping along with his rod as he inspects the place. (Perception = 28) He points out the writing on the sarcophagus lid, "The talisman of Cestus is the beginning of intellect and influence. I wonder what that means. Elyas, when you were checking out that thing did you learn anything about intellect and influence?"

So, mess with the sarcophagus and an illusory wall herds you into the pit? Kiwina guesses that explains false visions can be your downfall. "Does anyone lightweight feel like searching that north wall for hidden doors?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=20 ;
Friday September 10th, 2021 7:43:56 PM
Rolth checks out the sarcophagus lid and reads out [b]“'The talisman of Cestus is the beginning of intellect and influence.' Huh, I wonder if that applies to the circlet? So what do we want to do next? Magic item in the shadow room or play with the golems again?"

Perception = 20

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=23 ;
Friday September 10th, 2021 8:26:42 PM
Elyas chuckles to himself as he examines the headband
Oh yes, this will do... nicely. let's see what you can show me

he nods absently as Rolth and Kiwina ask about the headband.
yes, this will boost intellect and influence, most definitely. it also should let me pierce the veils in this particular room. don't ask me how I know that, it just feels right...

He takes off his old headband and stashes it in his bag, then puts on the Headband of Mental Prowess and begins searching the room again.
can someone help me open the trapdoor again? I want to get a look at the spikes

Perception check = 23!

[ooc: I'm assuming perception? the spoiler said a DC 20 check, but not what kind. also, what skills are tied to the INT bonus of the headband?]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday September 11th, 2021 12:51:23 AM
Tsak waits patiently in the corrodor making sure no-one sneaks up behind the party.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Saturday September 11th, 2021 9:34:26 AM
Rolth hears Elyas' request and moves over next to the pit lid, grasps the wall, and uses a paw or two to put sufficient pressure to push down the lid. He'll hold it there while Elyas or others explore below.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Sunday September 12th, 2021 3:14:39 PM
Wil helps where he can... whistling a tune as he does.

The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Mark) MAP
Monday September 13th, 2021 12:02:39 PM
Kiwina and Rolth are to see the text hidden in the leaves of the sarcophagus. Kiwina tries to puzzle out how the room works as Rolth moves in.
Elyas seems rather excited about this circlet. He removes his own and places this new one on his head. As he does so, he also learns wearing the circlet grants him +2 to Diplomacy and Insight. (Unfortunately, this is only a temporary bonus until Elyas has worn it for 24 hours. He also looses the bonus spell and skill granted by the headband he removed, and will not gain bonus spells and skills from this headband until after 24 hours.)
Tsak stands guard, but sees no threats at this time.
Wil stands ready and whistles to pass the time.

Some in the party move into the room.

After experimenting with the elements in the room, the Petals confirm what Kiwina thought. Replacing the lid on the wooden sarcophagus and then removing it triggers the trap in this room. The metal spikes and the wall that begins to move are indeed illusory, and on a successful save DC 25 Will save (DC 20 for Elyas) you can see through and move through this illusion as it proceeds. Since one person saving and alerting the others will add to their save, everyone should be safe from the illusion within a few rounds.

It appears as a metal spiked block of stone that will eventually fill this room, moving about 10’ per round. The illusion even includes the false destruction of the sarcophagus and skeleton. This trap also includes the illusion of a wooden door on the north wall to draw those trapped to the pit, and the pit opens up once more than 400 pounds of weight are on it.

The falling portcullis and pit trap are quite real, as are the spikes at the bottom of the pit. There are no hidden doors or such in the pit, and there are no hidden doors on the walls of this room. You’ll have spent about 30 minutes here, but you’re confident that you’ve found all there is to find here.

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Monday September 13th, 2021 12:17:39 PM
"Well. That's that. Let's go outside and rest, check on the horses. Maybe even go buy some potions of invisibility so we can sneak passed the golems. Nothing is going to happen here that we haven't seen. Lets not tell everything we've found though. There might be more dead further inside."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday September 13th, 2021 1:00:12 PM

"Yes, this place is quite the furstration. Best to rest, maybe I can find some spells that will be of more help."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday September 13th, 2021 1:59:27 PM
“Resting would be much appreciated and he begins to move in that direction.”
“Hold my calls, Karen. I’m heading out,” he says with a smile.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday September 13th, 2021 3:06:10 PM
"yes, looks like we have learned all we can here, and we are not in any shape to push through those golems without some preparation. it will also take a bit of time for me to fully attune this circlet. do we need to return to town and buy some more gear, or camp near this tomb? if we go back I could pick up some scrolls to help us deal with any more shadows."

Elyas is a little disappointed that this room turned out to be a dead end, and the puzzle of the music of the sphere is still bugging him, but those are problems for tomorrow.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=32 ;
Monday September 13th, 2021 8:04:10 PM
"Going back to town doesn't seem very...heroic. I have an invisibility potion, plus a spell level two anything potion. There is another in the party loot that someone is carrying in their magic bag. Not sure who else might have brought one along. I can also run reeeaaallly fast, help others do the same, and put up a mirror image to soak up some hits. I vote we at most camp out here or nearby, not go all the way back to town, unless we have to." Whether we camp or travel, Rolth will take a watch or keep an eye out for trouble.

Perception = 32

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Monday September 13th, 2021 8:43:51 PM
"Town is a full day away, but if folks needvto replenish then camping makes sense. Also, do we know we can get out? The door to the acid room closed behind us. It would not hurt to check that out whether we want to camp outside or not."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday September 13th, 2021 11:12:51 PM
Tsak bemusedly watches the party troop out of the dead-end room. Well there may or may not be shadows in the room with two sarcopho, sarcopha,.. er, um coffins. And there still is the closed door to the acid room, which was such fun. Maybe we just rest in the corridor? I have some potions which may be helpful. Sorry, I tends to hoard stuff he ends a bit bashfully.

(OOC I have been posting short, not thru boredom just busyness. Really looking forward to the break I have coming up next week!)

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Tuesday September 14th, 2021 8:27:42 AM
"We have to get out sometime. May as well try while we aren't on our last legs and bleeding out. Maybe we can block the door open this time since we know what's on the other side." Mak said.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday September 14th, 2021 10:07:13 AM
If we're looking to hole up for the night in here, this room with the illusions is probably safe enough. we know the wall moving isn't real, the only actual danger is the pit trap. if we jam that or just stay far away from it theres not much that can happen. and there's only one way in or out

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday September 14th, 2021 11:25:22 AM
"I am game for whatever we need to do. I do need some rest... though. I think I'm starting to 'not' hear voices.. hello? hello?"
"Oh no.. I'm good."

"Hold my calls, Karen" (DM Mark) MAP
Tuesday September 14th, 2021 2:31:55 PM
Mak suggests going outside and maybe all the way back to town.
Falco notes this place is frustrating and agrees to rest.
Wil and Elyas agree to a rest as well.
Rolth thinks it may not be necessary to journey all the way back to town, and goes over some of the things and options the party has.
Kiwina notes that a journey to town would take a couple of days on top of getting some needed rest.
Tsak suggests the Petals rest in the corridor instead and make do with what they have.
Elyas says the room with the illusions may be a good place to rest.

The place is quiet. It smells of dust and sweat and a bit of death. The Petals discuss their options as frustration with this place sets in.

There’s not really an insight or inspiration skill, so Sense Motive DC20 or Survival DC 25:Highlight to display spoiler: {
Even as Falco and Elyas note this place might be frustrating for the Petals, it makes you all think about how you got here. Hollyhocks and Nyloth alluded to some things. Bridge Island is a special place among the Taur Isles. This is a place Pholus journeyed to with some of the Herd Leaders, a place he was drawn to as he sought Domi’s guidance on who might succeed him. The Centaurs were restless for leadership when you left them, and even the Minotaur and Liontaur leaders saw a need for greater Taur unity. Nyloth mentioned a need for humility as well. So it may be that the messages and lessons here are not exactly intended for the Petals. Perhaps even the Petals presence here is a lesson to the Centaurs and the other Taur races. And where is Pholus now? You know that Pholus came here with 5 other centaurs. Three are accounted for, but what of the others?}

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday September 14th, 2021 2:37:52 PM
OOC: Sense Motive +4, Roll 8, Fail.

Mak looked to the exit with worry and bit his lip as the petals stopped to consider their options.

JamesM Subbing for Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+7=23 ;
Tuesday September 14th, 2021 4:38:37 PM
"What do you mean. this place isn't here to test us?"
"Oh."
"He means you two. Kiwina and Rolth. He says we are just here for the ride....No.no.NO! That's just rude. That's all I got." Wil said with a wince.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+14=27 ;
Tuesday September 14th, 2021 7:37:56 PM
Rolth looks at Mak in surprise and offers, "That's actually quite insightful, Mak. It steels my resolve to see this through, and delay as little as possible. I don't want to fail the test just because I turn my work in late! And just as important, as unlikely as it may seem, perhaps time will matter to those taurs who disappeared in here. So let's stay the night and discuss the puzzles, and take on the golem room again in the morning. If nothing else, we can encounter them this time without being all in amongst them, which played to their advantage, I think. Does anyone have any ideas about the whole riddle with music and the sphere?" Rolth will settle down in the hall, to defend against anyone who tries to come down the corridor and into the illusionary trap room.

(Sense Motive = 27)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Tuesday September 14th, 2021 10:54:26 PM
"All indications have been that the centaurs went toward and probably through the golem room. Do you want to try to dash through?" Kiwina asks Wilford.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+6=7 ;
Wednesday September 15th, 2021 1:05:57 AM
(Survival vs spoiler =7 Fail)

The snares, traps, tricks and puzzles have done Tsak in. He's stuck in the trees unaware of the larger forest in the picture. He decides to focus on the here and now, getting thru the night safely and how he can best navigate the room of statues.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+9=20 ; d20+4=8 ;
Wednesday September 15th, 2021 8:48:29 AM
{Sense Motive: 20}

"Finding the others that came with Pholus is probably the best course. Are we sure they are in there and did not come back out? No way to know for sure. I do not think there is much chance of my getting past the golems so there must be an answer to the riddles."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX
2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Wednesday September 15th, 2021 9:36:34 AM
Mak sighed and rested his head against the stone wall at his back. Looked like another night in this dank and dark place. Two died getting in and of the remaining three, one died running through the golem room. I suspect he turned to keep the golems from following and thus sacrificed himself. Who here is going to bottle up that exit on the other side so the rest of us can move on?

James M Subbing for Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday September 15th, 2021 9:46:05 AM
"Six, there were six of them." Wil corrected Mak.
"I am not being an ass for saying that. He needed to know, they all did."
"Stop calling me an ass!"
"Fine, I'm an ass. Apologies Mak....There, you satisfied?" Wil pointed at his head and made a shrugging gesture.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday September 15th, 2021 3:07:29 PM
The golems didn't follow us out of the room, maybe we can slip past and they won't continue to follow us from there. once rested we can get through there pretty safely I think

"Six, there were six of them." (DM Mark) MAP
Wednesday September 15th, 2021 6:21:09 PM
The party discusses options and rests.

You may consider yourselves rested and spells and abilities restored.

(You may find it helpful at time to discuss plans and options via email, as it can be difficult to have a conversation via game posts.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=23 ;
Wednesday September 15th, 2021 10:07:22 PM
(Sense motive = 23)

Kiwina explains his perspective. "We came here looking for Pholus. We know it's possible to escape this place because one centaur did, but we've no evidence anyone else did. The only unexplored path we know of is through the room with the golems. It seems that we try that path.
We know we aren't going to successfully fight the golems, so how do we get past them? Two flank the entrance and exit. We might take them unawares entering the room, but should expect to be attacked exiting, even if we sprint through. Once into the corridor beyond, we could likely heal -- even if they follow us, we are faster."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Wednesday September 15th, 2021 10:44:06 PM
"does someone who is slower or less rugged want to sneak through first with a potion of invisibility? I can mirror image myself to make sure I don’t get knocked out. Should we try to sing and carry the sphere for those of us not trying to sneak through? I can also cast expeditious retreat."

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday September 16th, 2021 7:35:26 AM
Will says nothing.. he just sits, prays and hums to himself.. till suddenly
"I have some Sanctuary.. may help if you are detected. A giant frog and the light is back... ah I feel complete again."

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Sanctuary X3, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Restoration, Lesser, Summon Monster: Giant Frog D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III: Lantern Archon D: Rage
-- Channel energy 3d6

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Thursday September 16th, 2021 10:40:19 AM
He spent another night in the tomb without his bedroll with only his rumpled cloak and pack as a cushion against the hard stone. It was a lesson for next time. The impetuousness of the lion man would have to be taken into account with future endeavors, so Mak sat in worried silence as the plans were being made to cross the golem room. It seemed as if the decision wasn't his, or he was in the minority so he was just going to go with what the others wanted to do and work out the consequences later. He was after all still a junior member of the team in his mind.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Thursday September 16th, 2021 1:57:02 PM
As they drift to sleep Falco is obsessed with being more helpful. In the morning he prays and asks the Warper-Sar for guidance. A flash of inspiration comes to him while he prepares.

"OK, I have some ideas. I have prayed for some new abilities. I can reshape some amount of stone and hide us from undead if we are faced with that sort of issue again. That should at least be some help."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5)
1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday September 16th, 2021 2:32:09 PM
Elyas wakes up and prepares spells for the day by the light of his dagger. he prepares some extra magic missiles for shadows and some spells to help get around golems

I can make us all faster, but that might not be needed. I can make 3 people invisible, which worked last time. then I can teleport 3 of us across the room. I would be out of teleportation for the day but it could be worth it. that would leave one person to either run for it or be made invisible by another one of the casters

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, scorching ray
Level 3: 2x dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly
level 4: summon monster 4, 3X greater invisibility
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/240)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (8 hours)

"OK, I have some ideas." (DM Mark) MAP
Thursday September 16th, 2021 7:06:02 PM
All rested, the Petals continue to discuss tactics and how to deal with the stone golems.

(Your DM is impressed - these are all interesting and innovative approaches, including those discussed in the email thread on this. So, this is a tough spot and I think we haven’t been giving out experience per scene, but it was generally designed for you to be 9th level at this point. So please level up your character to 9th level, including those two free spells that a wizard would add to his spellbook.)

Now what do you know about these stone golems? You know from experience that they are tough and they hit twice and pretty hard. You know they have damage reduction 10/adamantine. You know you saw 5 of them animate from the statues there. You know magic tends to be ineffective against them.

Knowledge Arcana DC 21:Highlight to display spoiler: {
They know they can cast a Slow spell as a free action once every two rounds.
They are immune to spells and spell-like abilities that would be subject to spell resistance.
Being constructs there are a number of things they are immune to as well like breathing, poison, mind affecting stuff, etc.}

"OK, I have some ideas." (DM Mark) MAP
Thursday September 16th, 2021 9:03:31 PM
Also, you may assume the level increase happened before your rest and regaining spells.

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday September 16th, 2021 9:29:19 PM
"Ohhhh man, I feel stronger now. I can take that golem out with a strike of my one hand... don't laugh at me?" Wil scolded an empty corner of the room.
He then grumbled and began toward the next room, stopping before he entered.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Summon Monster III, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None
Thursday September 16th, 2021 9:38:09 PM
(Will update sheet this weekend)

Since it was his hairbrained scheme and he thinks the golems will not be able to react beforehand, Kiwina is willing to run after Elyas gets others through. If one is still needed.

Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3)
Thursday September 16th, 2021 10:56:49 PM
Mak woke the next morning and while he toyed with his bow he knew only his sword would be effective against the golems. He wondered if the golems would indeed stay in the room. They had no proof the constructs wouldn’t follow them down the corridor and all it would take would be one of them stepping into the corridor to block everyone else.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday September 16th, 2021 11:56:40 PM
Tsak fumbles thru his sack I've got this elixir, and this here potion that might help, ooh look some kabana.

The half-orc settles down with his sausage and a steel which he uses to sharpen his sword and a very wicked looking curved knife.

(OOC halfway thru upgrading to lv9 - looking to change up my saved spells, will finish over the weekend)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d4+1=3 ;
Friday September 17th, 2021 7:28:45 AM
Rolth is a;so prepared to be a runner and will cast mirror image to help avoid getting caught. One of the slower folks can use his potion of invisibility. With haste, he will be moving in the triple digits for speed.

"Hey, Domi made me a true shaman, we must be on the right path!"

(Rolth gains a second level of raging shaman)

(Mirror image = 3 images)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+6=15 ;
Friday September 17th, 2021 9:21:37 AM
{Know Arcana: 15}

"I had a bit of a revelation last night. I can cast Freedom of Movement twice today. That should help a couple get though the room. I guess we have a lot of tools now, just figuring our how bet to apply them will be the trick."

Though he only speaks of the spell Falco is most proud that his healing abilities have upgraded significantly. At least keeping his companions alive will be easier.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday September 17th, 2021 12:11:21 PM
no, we're not sure that they won't follow us into the next hallway, but at least we can funnel them or slow them donw in the hall while we move away. it seems better than trying to fight them

[ooc: I am not going to have time to level up today, will hopefully get it done this weekend]

"I've got this elixir, and this here potion that might help, ooh look some kabana." (DM Mark) MAP
Friday September 17th, 2021 5:39:03 PM
Wil feels strong and admonishes an unseen critic.
Kiwina thinks about how he might run through the Dome of the Liontaurs and the Stone Golems therein.
Mak realizes he has the most effective weapon against Stone Golems and wonders if they will follow the party.
Tsak rummages through his pack for things that might help. Then he finds a forgotten sausage as sits down to enjoy it.
Rolth considers some new abilities, and thinks about a fast run through the Golem room.
Falco is glad for some better spells and abilities.
Elyas is worried the Golems may follow them, but hopes a hallway on the other side will give the Petals a tactical advantage.

Rested (and mostly leveled up) the Petals continue discussing tactics.

Also, where are you all on the map?

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday September 17th, 2021 7:29:52 PM
“Heading to the golem room. I would like to summon a monster to try the route first. Too bad I don’t have a lower level one to use but I’m afraid the monster may not trigger the golems. That would be unfortunate…”
“Either way, the monsters will try to distract.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Friday September 17th, 2021 10:45:24 PM
Rolth is keen for each Petal to let us know how they plan to cross the room. He still thinks the sneaky invisible or teleporting ones should go first, followed by those who will use speed, distractions, and the like. Someone can claim his invisibility potion, and he reminds the party of the other one in our party stash. As he noted before, he’ll use a mirror image if he is one to run for it in the second group.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Saturday September 18th, 2021 7:38:43 PM
Centaurs are not known for stealth, so Kiwina feels that trying to slip past unnoticed is not an option for him. His plan is to run through the room as fast as he can, believing that the constructed creatures will not be able to react until after he is already through.

He has considered a concealing mist, but it will not work against those within five feet of him and therefore will not help.

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Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

(OOC: updated character sheet, needs review)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Sunday September 19th, 2021 9:37:45 PM
Elyas takes some extra time to prepare, and realizes he has finally unlocked the secrets to a few new spells.

he listens to the others plans, and offers his spells where people are willing to use them.

I will teleport myself and 2 others across the space from hall to hall. who would like to come with me? we should probably be towards the end of the group. I can make 3 of you invisible long enough to get through as well. any volunteers to go invisible and go through first?

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 3X greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
temporary +4 INT and CHA

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday September 20th, 2021 9:56:04 AM
"I am pretty sneaky. Being little helps quite a bit with that. I will [b] Bless us all before we start. Teleport some of the big or loud folks." [/b]

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Plans (DM Mark) MAP
Monday September 20th, 2021 11:24:09 AM
DM Mark just checking in.

I see plans continue. I'll keep checking back for actions and changed locations on the map.

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x2 MS)(x3)
Monday September 20th, 2021 2:31:43 PM
Mak waited on instructions. His last attempt to cross that room ended in his near death so he was waiting on a sound plan to deal with these magical constructs of which he had no experience.

He did add. "That one centaur was trying to get out of there. I'd like to make certain that they won't follow someone from the room on the other side. Perhaps one of us fast people move across quickly and then wait to see if they follow?"

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:62.05 lbs| Move: 30 | | Conscious

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday September 20th, 2021 2:54:24 PM
"I think I can sneak by without help. Unless someone objects. But would you like me to summon some distractions or try without the summons? I'm ready to go once we reach the doorway to that room."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+5=14 ;
Monday September 20th, 2021 6:07:37 PM
"OK, how about this for a plan, simple and workable:

Tsak, Wil, Falco, and I sneak through invisibly (three made invisible by Elyas and I use my potion.)
Then, if that goes according to plan, Elyas teleports with Kiwina and Mak. Do whatever buffs you like before we go invisible and start moving."

Once we are ready to go, Rolth casts Toros Taur Try (Liontaur) on himself, as well as expeditious retreat.

(Stealth = 14 when needed)

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+8=15 ; d20+18=27 ;
Monday September 20th, 2021 8:05:40 PM
Kiwina heads over towards the golem room, staying in the corridor. He tosses a sling bullet with a light orison on it into the middle of the place -- under or onto the wooden table depending on whether it has legs or sides (AC 15 to land that particular square, less any range penalty). He sees if the golems react to that, and uses the light to see what he can of the room -- especially what might be in the way going through. (Perception = 27) Then he backs up to let the others see, too, if they want.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday September 21st, 2021 4:11:28 AM
I like your plan Rolth, but what about Esmerelda? Can you cast the spell on her and then I'll use my (anything potion) elixir to make myself invisible? I can carry her because I don't think she'll understand what to do, yes, I think that would work?

Tsak gets a potion out of his sack and prepares to glug it, then grab Esmerelda and head toward the big, dangerous statues...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+14=34 ;
Tuesday September 21st, 2021 9:29:49 AM
Falco nods at Rolths plan.

"If there is extra space in the invisibility spell then sure if not I will do my best to mange, I am sneaky.
Invisible they would need some extra sense to detect me I think."

{Stealth: 34 - Before invisibility for when we start this move}
____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday September 21st, 2021 11:07:35 AM
sounds like a good plan Rolth. we should send people one at a time just to make sure this works, I think. would you like to go through first, Rolth?

Elyas stands in the corridor outside the golem room. he will cast greater invisibility on each of his 3 targets one at a time as they are ready to go into the room.

he starts by casting the spell on Rolth.

go for it, my friend! good luck

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 2X greater invisibility, greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday September 21st, 2021 2:15:40 PM
"Am I invisible right now? Can you see me?" Wil dances around a bit, hopefully he is not invisible because he will look crazier.
"This is so cool. I'm ready to go.. take off.. skirt.. move it like Beckham.. who's Beckham? I don't know."

How do we get past those Golems? (DM Mark) MAP
Tuesday September 21st, 2021 2:19:16 PM
Kiwina would like to run through the room, thinking he may be fast enough to get all the way through before the golems can react. He casts light on a pebble and throws it under the table in the middle of the room.
Elyas offers to make some invisible and then teleport himself and two others through the room.
Rolth suggests that four of the Petals use invisibility to make their way sneakily through the room.
Falco offers to cast Bless on all and will sneak through invisibly.
Tsak worries about Esmerelda and would like for her to be invisible as he carriers her.
Wil offers to summon a creature as a distraction if that would help.
Mak remembers being pummeled by the golems, and suggest someone move through fast to see what they do.

The Dome of the Liontaurs is a large, roughly circular room about 70’ across. The dome is 40’ high in the center. Kiwina’s light illuminates the room pretty well, casting bright light in the middle (20’) and dim light out to the edges (20’ further). The dead centaur at the far side of the room represents difficult terrain (half move in those pink squares, but this should not be a big deal.)

You may recall that it was the four nearest statues and the one furthest from you that animated and attacked.

There appears to be no reaction to Kiwina’s light from any of the statues as the little pebble clatters to a stop under the table.

As the Petals firm up plans, they seem to have three parts to this plan:

- Some want to run through as fast as they can. There was earlier discussion of a large Taur carrying another creature, and Tsak plans to carry Esmerelda. I was surprised to see that Rolth and Kiwina both move at 50’. (A creature can run at 3 times their speed if wearing heavy armor, or 4 times their speed otherwise. Carrying a medium or heavy load will also slow you down a bit. The room is 70’ across.)

- Elyas wants to teleport himself and two others, but he knows a large creature counts as two, small and medium count as one.

- Some want to sneak through invisibly. (Stealth is an opposed roll against Perception. Invisibility adds +20 to your stealth roll. Attempting to move stealthily is moving at half speed. Normal speed results in a -5 to stealth, and you cannot use stealth while running.)

You guys have enough information to tell me what you do in the next turn. Choose wisely.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Tuesday September 21st, 2021 10:03:56 PM
Rolth proposes that he and Kiwina each carry an invisible small or medium Petal. With our high strength, tripled carrying carrying capacity, and just two castings of expeditious retreat, we could really move along nicely, and avoid moving through the middle of the room entirely, while still easily clearing the room. Rolth offers to carry Wil, and suggests that Kiwina carry Falco. That would leave Mak and Tsak to go with Elyas, which would provide some beef to Team Teleport if things go wrong. Team Invisible goes first, so that Team Teleport doesn't get stuck on the far side if things go wrong. He thinks the idea of sending just one PC to test the waters is riskier, because that might just alert the golems and cause them to move to block the entrances again. If the Petals agree, he moves out as above (with 160' of movement available, he will go to BP-BQ/7-8 if the party agrees, moving in a semicircle on the south side of the table.)

Stealth = 29

Effect Tracking (assuming we follow the plan above):
Invisibility (potion)
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 10 minutes
Expeditious Retreat 1/40r used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday September 21st, 2021 11:05:54 PM
If the entire party can be made invisible or teleported, then of course that makes more sense than a daring charge. Kiwina waits for the spellcasters to confirm they are able to do this. Being by far the largest of the group*, he does not hold out too much hope, though.

"Perhaps the potion would be effective on me if a spell would not," he muses.

* 1485 lbs

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Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 5:53:21 AM
Tsak takes another look at Esmerelda, noting that the cat now weighs quite a lot more than the skinny stray she used to be. Um, Kiwina, can you maybe carry Esmerelda as well, please? I'm not sure that I'll be able to carry her all the way across quietly (or even at all).
If Kiwina is amenable Tsak places her atop his large friend and then goes to stand with Mak and Elyas and prepares to be spirited across with magic.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 8:24:11 AM
"Be prepared to carry me," Wil says. "I'm invisible so it may be a little strange as I climb aboard. Now, how shall I do that. I've never climbed upon a taur before."
"Ready to move through this."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 9:41:48 AM
Falco is ready and is fine with being carried across or working his own way.

{Stealth: 34 - Before invisibility for when we start this move. I assume I can just keep this until we actually stealth}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

How do we get past those Golems? (DM Mark) MAP d20=1 ; d20=5 ; d20=7 ;
Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 5:19:10 PM
The Petals enact their plan.
Elyas casts Greater Invisibility on Rolth, Will and Kiwina, and then prepares to Teleport himself and two others across.
Rolth casts Expeditious Retreat on himself and Kiwina. He then stealthily moves across the room carrying Wil.
Falco climbs onto Kiwina, who then moves stealthily across the room. And even though Falco was not made invisible, still the little owlman is able to almost disappear from view.
Tsak worries about Esmerelda, and then Elyas suddenly remembers that at his current level he can actually take three people plus himself! The mage teleports Mak, Tsak, and Esmerelda across once Kiwina and Rolth seem to have had enough time to get across.

As the Petals move across the room, they keep a careful eye on the statues. None move or seem to take notice.

(Wow. That took a lot of planning, but just wow! Nice work! Everyone gets a heao point for having deftly avoided a very difficult combat. In fact, without more adamantine weapons, it’s not clear if you would’ve won. Which is maybe a good thing to consider for future purchases...)

As you look back into the Dome of the Liontaurs, you see the remains of a poor unfortunate male centaur lying dead on the floor. He still has a holy symbol to Domi, a longsword, bow and some arrows. His saddle bag is bloodied. It contains some standard supplies (rope, some moldering food, flint and steel, etc.) Nothing of great value, none of it magical.

Before you is a curving hallway. I put the whole thing on the map, and it eventually ends in two double doors. I’m interested in how you traverse this hallway and what precautions you take. No need to go round by round though - just put yourselves where you think you would be and the end of traversing that hallway.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=12 ;
Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 5:34:14 PM
Elyas teleports himself and the last group, and is quite pleased with how well it all turned out!

now the trick will be getting back across the other way! I hope we find what we're looking for over here.

for the next hallway, Elyas casts light on Rolth's weapon again and then casts detect magic, asking everyone to not start down the hallway until he has checked for magical readings.

perception along with the detect magic to look for traps= 12

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=29 ;
Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 7:15:30 PM
Rolth will wait patiently while the inestimable Elyas conducts his magical inquiries, and say a prayer for his fallen centaur fellow follower of Domi. Hopefully, we can return for his remains later. Rolth will also request that someone else get the light spell, so as to not spoil his remaining rounds of invisibility. Once we do start to move, he will try to be aware of any threats or clues as we move carefully towards the door at the end of the curving hall.

(Perception = 29)

Effect Tracking:
Greater Invisibility 2/9r used
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 10 minutes
Expeditious Retreat 3/40r used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=29 ;
Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 9:21:52 PM
Wil hops off the liontaur. Thanks Rolth then stands by the wall.
He muses silently over being invisible and creeps toward the front of the group but doesn’t go any further per instructions.
(Perception: 29 - searching for manual traps)

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 11:16:35 PM
Kiwina pauses. The golems had him worried.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+23=28 ;
Thursday September 23rd, 2021 4:56:56 AM
(Perception=28)

Well, Tsak thinks, so far the corridors have been trap free, only the rooms have been awful.

He moves to the front of the group and carefully makes his way along the corridor. He's quite used to dungeons now (favored terrain) and uses his knowledge and skills to check for traps, tracks and treasure as he makes his way along.

Tsak stops at the last bend before the door and takes up rear post. He assumes the magical members of the party can do a better job of checking the door than he can...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+14=24 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+13=20 ;
Thursday September 23rd, 2021 12:33:37 PM
Falco moves down the corridor shadowing the other large folks attempting to stay out of site as much as possible while keeping his eyes open. If they get to the end unbothered he casts detect magic on the doors.

{Stealth: 24/26} {Perception: 20}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP d20=5 d20=15 d20=12 d20=15 d20=9 d20=1
Thursday September 23rd, 2021 1:26:04 PM
Elyas casts Light on - someone. Then he casts Detect Magic and asks everyone to wait until he checks the hallway for magic. The DM presumes he moves at least to the last turn in the corridor.
Rolth moves forward quietly and invisibly, looking carefully as he goes.
Wil does likewise.
Kiwina pauses to keep an eye on the golems for a few moments. (Feel free to move Kiwina forward when you wish.
Tsak moves forward, looking for traps and such as he goes.
Mak moves forward, bow at the ready.
Falco moves stealthily forward with the others, also keeping a sharp eye out.

This corridor is similar to the others, uniformly rough hewn but straight throughout. There is some light dust on the floor.

At the end stand two large double doors. As you turn the last corner, you are startled to find forms advancing toward you. You soon realize this is your own reflection - the two double doors at the end are mirrored. Neither Elyas nor Falco detect magic in the corridor or on the doors.

I know Rolth does not have a light source. Kindly just let your DM know who does - no need to put this on the map though.

Between the spells cast (Greater Invisibility, Teleport, Light, Detect Magic), and stopping at each turn to check for magic (1 round each turn) it has been 11 rounds since the first Greater Invisibility was cast.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=27 ;
Thursday September 23rd, 2021 3:13:21 PM
Elyas shrugs when Rolth declines the light on himself, and casts it on his own bonded dagger instead.

no magic here, we can move up

he looks at the doors, curious to find giant mirrors down here. he looks for a way to open the doors, or signs of mundane traps after finding no magical auras.
perception = 27

as they go donw the hallway all three of the invisible people are visible again!
[ooc: taking a note to pick up regular invisibility soon. along with ghost touch. if you have other recommendations of spells Elyas should shop for soon, let me know!]

Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP
Thursday September 23rd, 2021 7:25:45 PM
I forgot to add that Kiwina was wise to keep an eye on the Stone Golems because that would be a bad surprise from behind. But he does not see any movement in that room.

The dead centaur is pretty gross though, and a bit sad.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday September 23rd, 2021 7:46:30 PM
Kiwina casts light on his staff, letting the one on the stone go out.

Kiwina catches up with the rest of the group. "If I remember right, a mirrored room is where Pholus was lost." He is not sure that he remembers right, however. He does hope that they manage to find the centaur chieftain soon, though.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+6=9 ;
Thursday September 23rd, 2021 8:32:16 PM
Rolth reminds everyone, "More specifically, Brygape told us that Pholus was trapped in a hall of mirrors. Elyas says that these mirrors outside are not magical, but I wonder if there is some sort of trapped magic mirror inside. Elyas, how about let's compare notes on that and see what we know about such things? I know I've heard something about that but can't remember anything useful at all. Let's think about this before just blundering into another death trap."

(Knowledge Arcana to aid Elyas if he thinks about it = 9, fail.)

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 9m left
Expeditious Retreat 14/40r used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=15 ;
Friday September 24th, 2021 5:05:06 AM
Wil continues to look for traps with a complication because he still thinks he is invisible.
He dances in the hallway like a silly man. That is until he sees himself in the mirror then stops abruptly and becomes embarrassed.
He swallows then suggests they just open the doors, if they are not obviously trapped.
(Perception:15 - for traps)

Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP
Friday September 24th, 2021 6:10:14 PM
Elyas looks at the mirrored doors.
Kiwina casts Light on his staff as he catches up with the others. He seems to recall that Pholus was lost in a mirrored room. He does not think the doors are either magical or trapped.
Rolth says "More specifically, Brygape told us that Pholus was trapped in a hall of mirrors. Elyas says that these mirrors outside are not magical, but I wonder if there is some sort of trapped magic mirror inside. Elyas, how about let's compare notes on that and see what we know about such things? I know I've heard something about that but can't remember anything useful at all. Let's think about this before just blundering into another death trap."
Wil also looks for traps. He thinks there are none and suggests opening the mirrored doors.

Looking at the mirrored doors, you can see they have gleaming, mirrored handles (probably some sort of shiny metal). You think they probably open outward. Reflected images of the Petals stare back at you, silently mirroring your movements.

What now?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Friday September 24th, 2021 7:30:22 PM
Casting detect magic again on the doors Falco's eyes scrunch up.

"Some creatures very glare can cause problems. Probably best to at least avert your eyes from anything in here until we know what is going on. With luck the floor is not mirrored."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday September 24th, 2021 11:12:14 PM
Tsak is very glad the statues stayed still and didn't follow the petals thru the latest corridor.
From his vantage point it seems very quiet, at least they should be able to rest there after they escape from whatever horrible trap is awaiting them in the next room.

Maybe have the webby spell ready, that seems to work well on limiting enemy movement - could be quite handy if we have to fight something with our eyes closed. Will we be following tradition and tying one hand behind our backs as well?

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=19 ;
Saturday September 25th, 2021 5:55:31 PM
At Rolth's question, Elyas tries to recall anything helpful about magical mirror traps.

knowledge arcana = 19

I do have a web spell ready to go, i can slow dow anything that tries to attack us. who is brave enough to open the door while i cover them?

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 3x greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+4=11 ; d20+14=24 ;
Saturday September 25th, 2021 7:08:45 PM
Rolth pronounces himself willing to open the doors and see what lies in store for the Petals. "If this is a test from Domi, there is nothing for it but to face it and prove myself worthy." He will wait for Elyas to finish ruminating on the potential for magic mirror traps and offer what wizardly guidance he might have. Rolth also suggests that perhaps Elyas and others in the party might wish to wait to look through the doors once opened, until Rolth can report that it is safe to gaze upon. That way there will be more likely someone able to save anyone who does get waylaid by a trap.

When the time comes, he will grasp the handles and pull the doors open.

(STR check if necessary = 11
Perception = 24 to notice threats or items of interest once the doors are open)

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 9m left
Expeditious Retreat 15/40r used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Sunday September 26th, 2021 2:31:11 PM
"We don't know what's in there, of course, but -- as Rolth has reminded us -- Brygape said Pholus is trapped." It's s silly thing to say, but Kiwina finds that he has once again been trapped at the back of the group by these annoying tunnels. He wishes they were on the sea, or even just in a field, where he would have some freedom to move.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Sunday September 26th, 2021 3:53:03 PM
Rolth will also ask Elyas to move back slightly to make some room at the front for himself and Kiwina to face this tauric challenge. (That would require 20' of open space at the end of the corridor near the doors.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Sunday September 26th, 2021 6:13:28 PM
Wil waits anxiously for the others in front to open the door.
He ponders out loud if he is ever going to get to use Touch of Idiocy. Then thinks maybe he should keep that to himself.

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15+1d8+15(MS)(x3) d20+12=29 ;
Monday September 27th, 2021 9:07:24 AM
Mak averted his gaze enough that he could see Rolth's paws, but not the mirrored doorway. Meanwhile he strained to hear whatever might be behind those closed doors.

OOC: Perception +12, Roll 29

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:60.05 lbs| Move: 30 | | Conscious

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday September 27th, 2021 1:13:26 PM
Elyas moves back, casing light on Rolth's weapon again. be careful, we'll be right behind you. though i guess you can see that in the mirror...

Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP d20=13 ;
Monday September 27th, 2021 3:12:28 PM
Falco warns that some creatures’ glare can cause problems and suggests others avert their eyes as the doors are opened.
Tsak suggests a web spell to hamper anything beyond the doors.
Elyas says he has a web spell ready and asks who is brave enough to open the doors?
Rolth stands ready to try to open the doors, but suggests some better positioning first.
Kiwina reminds everyone that Brygape’s journal suggested Pholus was trapped somewhere in this place.
Wil stands ready.
Mak listens carefully, but hears nothing beyond the party’s movements and discussion.

As suggested, the party moves around a bit, and averts their eyes as Rolth pulls on the mirrored doors. He finds that they are very heavy, but well balanced. They swing outward.

Upon opening the doors, the party sees a large room. It’s initially only seen by Rolth, but when he doesn’t go blind or get duplicated he tells the others it may be safe to look.

As the dim light spills into the room, the Petals can see that the walls of this 20’ high room are covered with mirrors. In the middle of the room are three large standing mirrors, the closest faced away from you, arranged as shown on the map. The borders of the central standing mirrors seem to be carved in figures, though they are hard to make out from where you stand. In the middle of these mirrors is a large bottle surrounded by a pile of gold. Written on in tiles on the floor in front of the mirrors is, “This is the beginning of wisdom - that communication and understanding leads to peace and cooperation.”

The room is still and quiet as your light glints off the mirrors on the walls.

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15+1d8+15(MS)(x3)
Monday September 27th, 2021 3:17:23 PM
"I think it goes without saying to stay away from that gold." Mak said. Probably illusory anyway, or fake, trapped, or cursed....all of that."

The archer was also concerned about the mirrors and how the one was conveniently turned away. "We should break these mirrors." Mak suggested.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday September 27th, 2021 3:30:50 PM
“I had that thought too,” Wil said as he pulled his crossbow from his side.
“I don’t know why I thought that so quickly but it’s a thought. I don’t really like all these mirrors. They could be portals. In the old Dirt City, we were adverse to mirrors but they also helped a lot with a bit of thievery.”

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15+1d8+15(MS)(x3)
Monday September 27th, 2021 3:48:10 PM
Mak continued to muse. "I bet if your image is in all three mirrors something bad will happen. Let's turn them all outward and see what happens to the pile of gold."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+6=20 ; d20+5=10 ;
Monday September 27th, 2021 3:53:05 PM
Rolth, mindful of the bad turn of events last time he moved too hastily into a room, pauses before speaking or acting. "Well, there are three mirrors and three species of taurkind. Given the tiled messaged about communication and understanding, I wonder whether this is part of our quest from Domi to reunite the taurs? Mak, I agree that the temptation of the gold may be part of the test, and we may need to destroy the mirrors. But in the latter case, let us check around a little first. Elyas, shall we investigate any magics here before proceeding to close?" Rolth casts detect magic and begins scanning straight ahead toward the mirrors.

Knowledge arcana to assist Elyas (or solo if Elyas chooses something else) = 20
Spellcraft to assist Elyas (or solo if Elyas chooses something else) = 10

Effect Tracking:
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 9m left
Expeditious Retreat 16/40r used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday September 27th, 2021 4:01:23 PM
the message seems friendly enough. we have been working towards peace and understanding. but so far everything in this place has attacked us. wonder what we're supposed to be communicating with in here?

HELLO?! he calls out, doubting anyone will respond.

Elyas uses detect magic again, sweeping the room from the safety of being right behind Kiwina. (should be far enough to get a read on the mirrors in the middle at least)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday September 27th, 2021 4:36:48 PM

"The mirrors could be bad but it says to communicate. Perhaps they are a means of communication?"

Falco casts detect magic and holds it if there is an aura.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Monday September 27th, 2021 6:01:37 PM
Rolth is impressed with Elyas' and Falco's thoughts on communication, and adds his own voice to the chorus, calling out in Tauric, "We come in peace, by Domi, seeking the cooperation of all to work toward the reunification of all taurkind."

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+27=43 ; d20+22=23 ;
Monday September 27th, 2021 8:06:13 PM
While others look for magic in the room, Kiwina looks for any sign of Pholus. He starts with studying the floor, and proceeds to studying the mirrors in and around the room as best he can from where he is. (survival = 43 to track; perception = 23)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday September 28th, 2021 12:19:34 AM
Tsak has a quick look into the room while he listens to the others chat.

Does anyone have a mirror, maybe stand at the south side and shine it toward the middle when you turn the other three? There seems to be a gap there where another mirror could be?

With no more thoughts to add he turns his attention back to the corridor behind them and anything that could come bounding, sneaking or slithering along it.

Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP
Tuesday September 28th, 2021 12:51:42 PM
Mak suggests avoiding the pile of gold in the middle of the mirrors, and thinks it might be a good idea to break the mirrors. Alternatively he suggests turning the three mirrors around so they do not face each other.
Wil wonders if the mirrors in this place might be portals.
Falco wonders if the mirrors could be a means of communication, given the writing on the floor.
Elyas calls out a greeting as he tries to Detect Magic here.
Rolth suggests finding out a bit more before breaking the three mirrors. He casts Detect Magic. He also calls out a greeting.
Kiwina looks for tracks or other clues in this place. He can see that there are Centaur Tracks in this place. They seem to have moved around as well as toward the middle of this room. They’re rather hard to see. Kiwina can see that the carvings on the mirrors differ. Also, did he just see something move across the face of the furthest of the three mirrors?
Tsak suggests holding a mirror in the southmost position may lead to something, since there seems to be a gap there.

Detect Magic reveals there is generally some sort of conjuration (summoning) and evocation magic associated with the mirrors on the walls. The same is true with each one of the three mirrors in the middle of this room. The magic emanating from each of the three mirrors in the middle is stronger than the general emanation from the mirrors on the walls.

Apart from the Petals discussions, the room remains still and quiet. Also, that pile of gold seems to also have some gems in it - forgot to mention that before.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday September 28th, 2021 1:21:08 PM
"Well it is conjuration and evocation magic. Not normally something I would put with communication. Still that does seem to be key. Maybe they will summon who we need to talk to and if we get it wrong... explosions"

Falco waves his arms as he says explosions. Clearly this place is getting to him a little bit.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=27 ; d20+8=22 ;
Tuesday September 28th, 2021 1:53:58 PM
well I think that should rule out smashing mirrors. at least until we're out of options. magical thins are always harder to break, and these ones might involve explosions...

I like the way you all are thinking, plenty of good things to try. give me and Falco a few moments before doing anything just yet, please? look around thoroughly but don't touch yet. let's see if we can figure out exactly what we're dealing with or how they might be triggered.

Elyas will take 2 rounds to continue holding detect magic, then use spellcraft on the central mirrors if he's able to do it that long uninterrupted.

spellcraft = 27

as he works he also looks towards the gap in the mirrors, trying to gauge if there was another mirror there at one point? maybe a setting for another mirror or scrapes on the floor where one was moved.
perception = 22

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 3x greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15+1d8+15(MS)(x3)
Tuesday September 28th, 2021 2:11:22 PM
Mak glanced back at the pile of gold and saw that it conveniently now had gems in it. Hmmm.

"We didn't bite so the illusion ramped up the temptation. Send in the droids...I mean Archon." Mak said.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+18=20 ; d20+18=32 ;
Tuesday September 28th, 2021 7:00:06 PM
Kiwina mentions that he thought he saw something move, then looks focuses on the farther of the three central mirrors to see if he sees it again. (perception = 20, 24 if it's a taur, so not as good as previously)

He's still not moving into the room until Elyas is done studying it, but is ready to do so.

Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP
Tuesday September 28th, 2021 7:19:18 PM
(FYI - to identify the properties of a magic item using Detect Magic and Spelllcraft, you must thoroughly examine the item and it must be in your possession.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=30 ;
Tuesday September 28th, 2021 8:19:08 PM
Rolth moves up, both to satisfy his own curiosity and to escort Elyas for a closer look at the magics if he likes. That would also better illuminate the scene for investigation. He will in particular look to see whether he can determine what the carvings on the nearest mirror represent, without touching them. While of course keeping tabs on any threats that might emerge.

(Perception = 30)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday September 29th, 2021 2:25:14 AM
Tsak stays where he is. He hopes there won't be an explosion, or zombies.

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) d20+18=26 ; 2d8+18=26 ;
Wednesday September 29th, 2021 8:38:15 AM
"Of course they walked into the room of mirrors.... Mak said to Tsak as he pointed to the walls. With two arrows in hand Mak readied a shot in case something jumped out.

OOC:
Readied Shot, Roll 26; Damage 26

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=24 ;
Wednesday September 29th, 2021 9:08:56 AM
Wil, steps into the room and reviews the room for non-magical traps.

(perception: traps: 24)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Summon Monster III, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP d20=6 ; d20=5 ; d20=19 ;
Wednesday September 29th, 2021 2:17:34 PM
Falco is worried about the schools of magic that have been detected.
Elyas wants to know more about the mirrors, but needs to touch them to do so.
Kiwina mentions that he thinks he saw something move in one of the mirrors.
Rolth moves into the room. He looks closely at the mirrors.
Tsak hopes there won’t be any explosions or zombies.
Mak thinks it’s a bad idea to move into the room, and readies an attack.
Wil steps into the room, but where is he on the map?

(No, the DM did not try to entice you by adding gems to the pile, I just forgot to mention it before. The schools detected are the correct ones.)

Elyas and others were already done with a full three rounds of Detect Magic - that’s how you knew that weird combo of schools.

With Rolth in the room, he can see a bit more. The border of the mirror on the left (West) depicts carved liontaurs, the one in the center has a border of centaurs, and the third shows minotaurs. In the middle of these mirrors is a large bottle of blue wine surrounded by a pile of gold and gems.

But perhaps most shocking is that he sees a normal reflection in the mirrors, but added to that reflection each has a different centaur in it as if they were also standing before their mirror. Two of them are male, one rather old, and one is female. They look pleadingly at Rolth, and though their mouths move as they ask for help, they make no sound. They look a bit haggard and are injured but are otherwise fine.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=29 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=27 ;
Wednesday September 29th, 2021 3:07:37 PM
Elyas moves in closer to study the mirrors now that he has identified what he can from a distance. he watches the auras in his detect magic range and moves to touch the mirror. before he does he sees (Im assuming, since it wasn't in a spoiler) the taurs in the mirror.

he holds off on touching the mirror just yet after seeing what may be people trapped inside of the mirrors. he tries to determine what they are saying by reading their lips
linguistics = 29, natural 20!

unless they are yelling something alon the lines of don't touch the mirrors!, Elyas will then continue to study the mirrors, touching them and trying to determine what spells are involved
spellcraft = 17. hero point to reroll = 27 (unless he still isn't able to make the roll, or if the GM takes the early roll from my last post before moving into the room!)

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3)
Wednesday September 29th, 2021 3:42:03 PM
When nothing bad happened to those in the room Mak moved in as well with his weapon up and ready. He made certain that his image wasn't reflected in any of the mirrors as he eyed those extra gems suspiciously.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Wednesday September 29th, 2021 7:33:29 PM
Rolth is excited to see the centaurs in the mirrors, surely they are the ones that we seek. He begins to rattle off questions in Tauric, then realizes that this might work better if he slows down to make sure he understands their answers before moving on. He starts with, "Can you hear us? Nod if yes, please. We are the Eight-Petaled Rose, sent here by Domi's grace and in the service of Pelonius and all of taurkind. We seek Pholus, is that one of you? Is it safe to touch the gold, gems, and wine? Are there any other threats here that you can point to?" If they cannot hear him, he will repeat the same questions, writing them with prestidigitation or mundane means as needed.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+22=29 ;
Wednesday September 29th, 2021 7:50:27 PM
Kiwina moves into the room as well, and studies the centaurs in the mirrors. Does any of them look like Pholus? Kiwina is no student of heraldry, but sees if there is anything that might help someone else identify them -- unique weapons, symbols, or so forth. (perception = 29)

"Does anyone have something to write with or on? It might be our best chance to communicate with them."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday September 30th, 2021 12:31:29 AM
Tsak stays where he is. He knows the script of this place by now, in a little while something nasty will happen and then they'll find there are no other exits and the whole party will go tramping back past him.

Following Mak's example he prepares a bolt in his bow and waits for the inevitable gotcha!

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=16 ;
Thursday September 30th, 2021 8:36:21 AM
Wil decides to search the room for an exit while the others look into the configuration at the middle of the room. (Perception: 16), for traps
“I don’t want to be stuck here again.

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3)
Thursday September 30th, 2021 8:56:45 AM
Rolth has my magic paper I got from the Giggling Ghost....oh that reminds me." Mak said as he brought forth his mug, filled it with water, and then took a stiff drink of the ambrosia that frothed up within it. Afterwards he carefully packed the mug away.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Thursday September 30th, 2021 1:16:30 PM
While the others attempt to communicate Falco watches. A bad feeling in the pit of his stomach is growing but he is not sure what to do to help. He mentally goes over the spell that will allow him to dispel magic, ready to attempt to counter anything really bad that happens.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Hello, is there anybody in there, just nod if you can hear me. (DM Mark) MAP
Thursday September 30th, 2021 6:36:31 PM
Elyas moves into the room. He looks carefully to try to tell if the centaurs in the mirrors are saying anything. Then he touches one of the mirrors to try to identify the magics involved. (This part requires three rounds to identify an item, so we’ll reveal that in a subsequent post.)
Mak moves in, and is careful he is not reflected in any of the three central mirrors. He is, of course, reflected in the mirrors on the walls - as is everyone else. He fills his magical mug and enjoys some refreshment
Rolth is relieved to see the trapped centaurs. He asks a number of questions.
Kiwina searches the images for clues to their identities.
Tsak stays where he is back in the corridor, wary of the mirrored room.
Wil searches the room for exits or traps.
Falco has a bad feeling about this place and readies to dispel any magical effects.

Those nearby can see their own reflection in these three central mirrors, but in each there is a different centaur in the mirrors’ reflection as well. Each is different and independent of the others, and seem to see the Petals and the other centaurs’ images.

Rolth can tell that the images of the centaurs do not seem to be able to hear him, but they can read what he writes. They do not pull out any writing implements or such. The central figure reacts with both relief and worry at the mention of Pelonius. All three hold weapons in their hands.

Kiwina is able to discern these three are likely Pholus, Barbale and Timapius. They look haggard and tired. All are also injured, and while the wounds look fairly fresh they do not seem to be bleeding or festering.

With Elyas careful eye and Linguistics skill, he can confirm the identities of these three. They are pleading for help, to get them out of the mirrors, though they know not how. Elyas can see that Pholus mouths a warning to not touch that pile of gold. They ask about one centaur in particular that seems to have run off, but Elays can’t quite make out the name - it starts with a B though.

Left unattended, the mirrored doors slowly swing shut, leaving Tsak, Esmerelda, and Falco in a darkened hallway.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+6=20 ;
Thursday September 30th, 2021 8:36:05 PM
Rolth continues to write and communicate, glad that Elyas can get more in response than just a head nod! He next writes "Brygape? He escaped. Did he betray you or just scamper off?"

To the party, Roth wonders aloud, "Conjuration, eh, I wonder if these things can teleport folks? Perhaps one keyed to each of the Taur Isles? That would make sense here on Bridge Island, and greatly aid our quest to reunite the taurs. How do we figure this out? Elyas, do you have any arcane lore that might reveal more about the nature of these things and how to make them work for us--and free these poor taurs?"

Rolth will try to assist any conjecture that Elyas makes.

(Knowledge arcana = 20, success to aid Elyas)

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday September 30th, 2021 9:05:32 PM
"I'm pretty sure they'd have told us if they knew, but ask if they have any idea how we can get them out. . . How they came to be here and what led to them becoming trapped in there might help as well. . . I assume not touching the gold also applies to the gems and the bottle, or at least we should assume that for now. . . Rolth, you follow Domi -- he's not vengeful, is he?. I mean, if he intends this to be a lesson, then they should be able to learn from it. Are they able to communicate with each other, and what have they tried so far to escape on their own. working together?"

Kiwina is full of questions. Hopefully ones that let them find answers.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday October 1st, 2021 1:04:33 AM
Tsak shrugs inwardly as the parties are separated by a door that closes by itself. Of course it did! At least there was no eerie squeaking hinge followed by a dramatic chord from who knows where (da dum daaaah).

He double moves to the door and prepares to re-open it next turn. He hopes the party are still in the room but not in the mirrors.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+13=28 ;
Friday October 1st, 2021 9:06:02 AM
Falco attempts to reopen the doors this time to step into the room. He also look to see if there is some mechanism that closed them or just the way they are hinged. {Perception: 28} Particularly he is looking to see if something triggers their closing or it is just happenstance.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday October 1st, 2021 10:42:08 AM
Elyas relays what he can read from the lips of the trapped Taurs.

They say nt to touch the gold, not that we were going to. one of them ran off, maybe the one we saw dead in the golem room?

it's going to take me a little while to figure out these mirrors, maybe i can find a clue as to how they work. give me a minute before trying anything just yet.

with that, Elyas will focus entirely on trying to figure out the mechanics of this mirror rather than splitting his focus on talking to the petals or reading lips.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday October 1st, 2021 10:57:19 AM
Wil continues his march around the room to search for anything out of the ordinary and an extra exit.
The voices in his head have been relatively quiet lately.. until now...
"You haven't heard from your mom in a while," Will said quietly.
"Don't bring her up," Wil warned.
"I'm just saying..."
"I think she floats around Dirt City.." he replied and continued the conversation as he makes his way around.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Summon Monster III, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP
Friday October 1st, 2021 5:05:02 PM
Tsak Rezar moves up to the now closed door.
Elyas continues focussing on the mirrors, trying to learn all he can before letting anyone else touch them.
Rolth Niheow continues talking with the Taur in the mirrors, and tries to help Elyas.
Kiwina rattles off lots of questions aimed at the Taur in the mirrors.
Falco Ambersier opens the doors
Mak
Wil searches around the room.

Falco opens the doors to reveal the room with the rest of the Petals in it. Thankfully it seems the doors are just designed to close naturally without any input, and nothing malicious appears to be going on with them.

Elyas is still trying to figure out some of the secrets of the mirrors, he already has a lot of information, but he knows there is yet a little more to learn...

The Taur in the mirrors nod when Brygape is written down, but they have no real way to communicate long concepts other than your ability to lipread, however, now you can focus on it you get the gist of things.

Brygape seems to have run, partly out of cowardice and partly because he could do nothing to help them, so in some ways they are thankful he managed to get away since he brought you here to help.

They just know the objects in the middle are cursed and when Barnable touched the wine bottle, they were all sucked in. They are kept well enough, not hungry or thirsty. Barnable and Timapius are sullen about their greed, and Pelonius laments his folly of bringing others here.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+18=29 ; d20+5=25 ;
Friday October 1st, 2021 6:24:11 PM
Kiwina trusts that there is a way to get people out of the mirrors, given that this is supposed to be a test set by Domi. He points out that it might improve communications if one of the Petals went into the mirrors -- but he doesn't know whether that would add the Petal to the centaur in the mirror or replace the centaur already in that mirror with the Petal. And if it replaces them, he doesn't know if they would reappear out here or go somewhere else.

Having offered these thoughts, Kiwina lets Elyas work on figuring out how the mirrors work. He, himself, walks around inspecting the mirrors, paying most of his attention to their frames. He'll even try looking at the center mirrors in the mirrors on the wall to see if they look different that way. (Perception = 29, knowledge (religion) = 25)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+5=20 ;
Saturday October 2nd, 2021 1:51:34 PM
Rolth will again try to assist Elyas in figuring out these magics, and encourages Falco, Wil, and Kiwina--all of whom have some level of knowledge of such spellcrafty things--to join in the effort, comparing notes and trading helpful ideas.

(SPELLCRAFT = 20, success to boost Elyas' effort: total of 27+2 = 29 so far)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday October 3rd, 2021 6:49:17 AM
Tsak stands in the doorway with his back holding the door open so that he can see into the room one way and down the corridor the other. He puts his bow away as he doesn't see any enemies and puts his thinking cap on to try to help sort our the issue of the trapped taurs.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday October 4th, 2021 9:21:16 AM
Elyas continues to study the mirrors, welcoming help from the other petals who may have insight to share. He is hoping to find some information about what spells are in pla here to maybe come up with a plan to unravel them.

without knowing more the options available all seem risky. they could do as Kiwina suggests and try to get one of their own sucked into a mirror, but they have no way of knowing which mirror they would end up in or if they may end up in a new mirror somehow.

they could try dispelling the magic, but without knowing what he was counteracting that was difficult and may not even work.

they could smash a mirror, but that might just cut off the prisoner forever. or make an explosion...

"we must be missing something. if this is a test then there has to be an answer beyond using my own magic to cheat and break the enchantment.

“This is the beginning of wisdom - that communication and understanding leads to peace and cooperation.” well, we've found a basic way to communicate with those in the mirror. are they even the ones we are supposed to commune with? we are certainly not understanding things right now...

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday October 4th, 2021 9:48:32 AM
"I'm certainly game for transporting through mirrors," Wil says as he approaches the others in the center of the room.
"Happy to cast some guidance Elyas to help out. Once I reach him, of course."
"I really wish I could transport people.. ugh. Curses.. "

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Summon Monster III, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3)
Monday October 4th, 2021 10:27:19 AM
Mak decided it was safe to approach the mirrors and walked around so he could see the three trapped centaurs. "Touching the wine and gold sent you into the mirror. What if we cover it with a blanket or something." Mak said as he started to remove his cloak to do just that.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday October 4th, 2021 4:47:07 PM
Falco copies Tsak and stands in the doorway. He watches and listens.

"A wiser owl may get this immediately but I am guessing that if we keep the communication going we will find a key to the problem. Maybe cooperation with those on the other side is needed. Ask what they see? Anything on this side of the mirror that could positively help them if moved or some such."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP
Monday October 4th, 2021 8:12:39 PM
Tsak Rezar can't help with the trapped Taurs so decides to keep the door open.
Elyas finishes studying the mirror.
Rolth Niheow suggests a concerted effort to help finish identifying the mirrors.
Kiwina does his best to inspect all the mirrors
Falco Ambersier suggest communicating more with the trapped Taurs.
Mak suggests covering a mirror with a blanket.
Wil suggests he would be happy to explore the mirror-world

Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {The mirrors have some markings on them that mark them as "Of Domi" so it would seem they have some special meaning to Domi.}

Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {The mirrors are definitely cursed, and you suspect either dispel magic or remove curse may help, but you'd have to try it first.}

The Taurs still trapped in the mirrors look at you pleadingly, hoping you can come up with some answer. They seem concerned they may be trapped her forever, at least the younger two seem that way. Pholus, the oldest, seems somewhat resigned but hopeful.

[[OoC: I'm aware I previously wrote Pelonius, I apologise, that was supposed to be Pholus! Apologies]]

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday October 4th, 2021 8:39:04 PM
Kiwina points out the markings he found to Rolth and Elyas. Maybe that will help identify the mirrors. (Marked as "of Domi".)

However, what he found has Kiwina more convinced that there is a way to help the centaurs.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+17=20 ;
Monday October 4th, 2021 8:54:36 PM
Rolth will bow his head before looking up and saying a fervent prayer to Domi. "Oh Domi, hear your servants, see us in our time of need. Your servant, Rolth of Domi, beseeches you. Domi the Defender, protect these taurs from the magics of the mirrors. Domi the Strong, give them strength to break free. Domi the Indomitable, give them the courage to face this trial and come out the other side. Domi, enlighten us that we might set all taurs free. Domi, our faith is strong, and quest to reunite the taurs is just, and our will is your will. Show us the way and we will be lights unto all taurs, and not rest until this deed is done! Set free Pholus of Domi! Set free Barbale of Domi! Set free Timapius of Domi, that they might work your will in these Isles!"

As he utters these words, Rolth will touch each mirror holding the corresponding centaur, and attempt to use his strong faith in Domi to influence the mirrors to release the trapped centaurs.

(Diplomacy = 20)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday October 5th, 2021 3:43:07 AM
Tsak thinks Falco may be onto something.
Hey Rolth, maybe get one of them to reach out to you as you touch the mirror, maybe you can suck them back into the room.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday October 5th, 2021 9:49:29 AM
Staying at the door Falco shifts from foot to foot as Rolth reaches out. Moment of truth it seems.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3)
Tuesday October 5th, 2021 9:57:16 AM
"Watch where you step." Mak warned the liontaur. "Don't want to accidentally bump that stuff and get your own mirror. You ever turned a mirror onto another? What if we turned one of these toward the wall of mirrors at the edge of the room? You think the paradox of mirror in mirror might throw them out?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday October 5th, 2021 11:05:46 AM
"That's certainly a thought," Wil said regarding Mak's statement. "Can we turn these mirrors? Is there any evidence that they can turn? A tracing of dirt from prior movement... That would give us a clue that it may work."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday October 5th, 2021 4:22:26 PM
Elyas considers what the others suggest.

I looked earlier for a sign that the mirrors had previously been pivoted, and didn't see anything, but that doesn't mean they can't be. certainly worth trying things like that that don't directly damage the mirrors. we can try rotating one of these, or even better, does anyone have a mirror on them we could use?

actually, two of the mirrors are already facing each other. Elyas looks across into the eastern mirror. does it reflect the image in the western mirror as would be expected, or is there some additional weirdness there?

these mirrors are certainly cursed. Unfortunately that is all my investigation has revealed to me. I do believe we could potentially break the curse with dispel magic or remove curse, but those spells don't always work, and i can only cast two dispels at the most today. let's try a few of the other ideas we've had before i start trying to directly fight the curses

[ooc: does anyone else have access to either of those spells?]

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP
Tuesday October 5th, 2021 7:23:45 PM
Tsak Rezar suggests trying to reach out to the reflection and grab it.
Elyas looks at the mirrors, investigating them.
Rolth Niheow prays in earnest to have the minotaur's freed.
Kiwina draws your attention to the various marks of the Mirrors.
Falco Ambersier stays out the way, watching the others problem solve.
Mak suggests creating an infinity mirror.
Wil looks for any suggestion that the mirrors can be freely moved.

Rolth gets a sense of peace coming over him, however, Domi has not seen fit to release the prisoners yet. Rolth attempts the suggestion of Tsak, and when his hand reaches out to touch one of those trapped in the mirrors, while his hand doesn't go through and get them, it does feel warm, as if someone already had their hand on there, and for lack of a better word it feels soft. No the glass, that's as hard as unyielding as it ever was, but something about it feels soft.

The mirrors themselves can easily be moved if you want to do so, and the two mirrors opposite on another reflect everything as you would expect (including the other mirror) except those trapped. They only appear in the mirror they are trapped in, and only in the first version (so they don't appear in reflections of the mirror at all, even in ones they logically would appear in)

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday October 5th, 2021 7:52:10 PM
Kiwina is game to turn the mirrors to face away from the treasure. He will help others or do so himself. Perhaps one at a time, just in case there is some unexpected effect on their current inhabitants. He asks the centaurs which would like to be turned first, but goes ahead with the idea if none volunteers.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+16=35 ;
Tuesday October 5th, 2021 8:11:10 PM
"Nay, Elyas, I do not have access to such magicks, but I do think it a good idea to try. If we can free even one of them today, then we will know what it is that we must do on the morrow! Kiwina, I will help you carefully try to maneuver the mirrors, but first let me try one more thing." Rolth wonders whether these could be creatures as well as mirrors, given their warmth and softness. He further wonders whether we are meant to try to communicate with the mirrors themselves. He gives it a go, starting with the mirror containing Pholus, "Mirror so fair and wise, we come in peace, in the name of Domi. I beseech you to release this noble taur, Pholus, and offer to do you a good deed in return, should you so choose."

(Persuasion = 35)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday October 6th, 2021 4:35:36 AM
Rolth has moved beyond talking to himself and parading in front of a mirror, now he's talking to the mirror.

You, err, took your pills this morning, right, Rolth?
Tsak tries to keep a straight face, but the grin slowly seeps across like molasses.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday October 6th, 2021 8:57:48 AM

"Elyas, I have prayed for the power to dispel today as well, I can call on the warper-sar to warp the magic at least twice today as well. It is the only answer I can think of other then some sort of plane shift."
____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3)
Wednesday October 6th, 2021 8:58:31 AM
Mak pulled out one of his gold coins and tossed it at one of the mirrors gently with the intent to see if it might pass through to the other side.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=20 ;
Wednesday October 6th, 2021 10:11:57 AM
Wil is ready to move one of the mirrors but he stops when Mak throws a coin at one of them.
If all goes well and nothing happens. He will move to grab one of the mirrors and turn it.
-- but first a search for any mechanical traps
(Perspective: 20)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday October 6th, 2021 1:31:21 PM
Elyas doesn't reat to Rolth's talking to the mirrors. it seems silly, but you never know with magical items. he waits to see if there is any reaction to Rolth's plea, then he will help the others with rotating mirrors.

"any other ideas if this doesn't work? Falco and I can attempt to just counteract the magic and see what happens next

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP
Wednesday October 6th, 2021 7:40:57 PM
Tsak Rezar gives Rolth a friendly chiding.
Elyas waits patiently for Rolth to attempt his call, before helping turn the mirrors.
Rolth Niheow attempts to reason with the mirrors.
Kiwina aids in moving the mirrors.
Falco Ambersier explains he has access to disruptive magic as well today.
Mak throws a coin at the mirror.
Wil looks for possible traps, before moving a mirror.

Rolth's impassioned plea falls on deaf ears. Or more accurately, no ears. The mirrors do not appear to be alive or have any degree of intelligence, and certainly appear for all intents and purposes to be simple mirrors.

Mak's coin strikes the mirror with a high pitched clink, then bounces off, exactly as you'd expect a mirror to do.

In short order, all three mirrors are moved to face away from the centre, but nothing changes that you can see, those trapped are still trapped, and the mirrors continue to reflect anything that is in front of them, as normal mirrors do.

However, while you are all arranging and preparing the mirrors, Tsak and Falco hear footsteps from behind, not anything heavy or leading them to believe anything dangerous, but moving in your direction, and without more than a moments delay, you all hear the footsteps as Tsak and Falco look over their shoulders to see someone round the corner...

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday October 6th, 2021 8:10:56 PM
With the sound of someone or something approaching, Kiwina of course pauses from mirror-moving activities to see what it is. He moves to the entrance and readies his weapon as well.

Guessing, Kiwina readies an action -- if that's Nyloth, he casts flare (fort save vs DC 14 or dazzled for 1 minute by the bright light).

Of course, if it's something else he might decide trying something more or less lethal when he's taken in what it is.

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Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=21 ;
Wednesday October 6th, 2021 8:44:02 PM
Rolth is annoyed by the intrusion, and more so because whoever this one is seems to have strolled right through a dangerous room that took us two days to bypass. "One does not simply walk through a room full of stone golems. Who are you and what do you seek?" If the others make room, he will move up to block the mouth of the corridor alongside where Kiwina is already in blocking position. (AM-AN/36-37) Otherwise, he will stand ready to support his comrades, and encourage the Petals in the hall to join us in the room.

(Perception = 21 to identify the approaching creature and its activities)

Effect Tracking:
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 9m left
Expeditious Retreat 23/40r used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 ; CMD 29
Wednesday October 6th, 2021 10:39:30 PM
An 8 feet 2 inch minotaur with chestnut hair and bound horns rounds the corner. He is wearing a monk's robes and carrying a rather large quarterstaff.

A small mass of vines seems to follow at his feet

As he sees the adventurers in the chamber he calls out, "Peace! Friends. Imod sent me to help you out. My name is Son Imod and I am a martial artist, herbologist and follower of Imod."

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3)
Wednesday October 6th, 2021 11:22:24 PM
"I bet it’s the SPCA come to tell me to feed my horse." Mak quipped.

When he saw the minotaur and Roth's subsequent fawning over him Mak smiled at his friends enthusiasm in his quest. Yes, Mak was not as committed to the quest as perhaps Kiwina and Rolth were, but he didn't have much skin in the game. As far as the nobleman was concerned these groups should have been getting on long before now.

So without much more thought about it, Mak retrieved his coin and after a moment of thought, placed it in the pile at the center of the mirrors...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday October 7th, 2021 5:27:28 AM
A minotaur monk, mmm I think we've been here before, thinks Tsak.

Welcome friend, pull up a mirror.

Tsak doesn't pull out a weapon, that would be uncouth. He stays by the door and watches carefully to see what the newcomer will do.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Thursday October 7th, 2021 6:17:22 AM
"Imod, that’s like Domi in a mirror. Surely this is a sign! To have an Eighth Petal again, and once again having all taur-kind represented, how wonderful!! Welcome, Son Imod!, I am Rolth Niheow. We seek to free these three centaur leaders from these cursed mirrors, and would welcome your ideas."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=11 ; d20+9=24 ;
Thursday October 7th, 2021 11:29:17 AM
Elyas laughs at Rolth's enthusiasm.
A new person wanders in, and within moments you declare them a new member fo the Eight Petal Rose? What if he doesn't want to join us?

to the newcomer
Imod didn't happen to tell you how you needed to help us did he? like specifically how to break a bunch of taurs out of a mirror dimension prison?

Elyas doesn't let the newcomer distract him for long, and decides it's time to at least see how the mirrors react to a bit of magic of his own. He targets the mirror containing Pholus first with Dispel Magic.
the spell resists strongly, but Elyas uses the inspiration of his friends and maybe a bit of desperation and pushes harder against the curse.

[caster level check for Dispel magic = 11.... re-roll with a hero point (3 remaining) for a 24]

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday October 7th, 2021 2:55:25 PM
Wil stood, mouth agape for a moment...
"I do not think I will ever get used to this," he said eventually.
"You taurs are so amazing. A walking, trotting bull.. just facinating. There were taurs in the Floating City for sure but... I was always so amazed... anyways... welcome to the party friend.. we have a puzzle here and could always use an extra pair of peepers."
"How are your peepers?" He asked.
"I know, I shouldn't ask about peepers..." he then began and continued to argue with himself.
"Leave me be. We have work to do..." he said after a while.

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP
Thursday October 7th, 2021 7:16:00 PM
Tsak Rezar is welcoming to the newcomer
Elyas briefly welcomes the new face, but then attempts to dispel magic on the mirror.
Rolth Niheow gives the new person a very friendly welcome, almost immediately inviting them to the group.
Kiwina seems more frustrated by the appearance of someone else than happy.
Falco Ambersier waits patiently.
Mak adds a coin to the pile of gold.
Wil has a bit of an argument with himself.
Son Imod arrives in a flurry of excitement.

Son Imod - Highlight to display spoiler: {For reference, you had to go through a room with acid around the outside, and through a room filled with Stone Golems, essentially you were graced with incredible speed and luck to get through the rooms without a scratch, which you believe was Domi.}

You all look at the newcomer with varying degrees of suspicion, while Elyas casts his spell on one of the mirrors. Looking closely at the mirror as the spell takes effect, there is almost like a sheen of light that runs across it, and it almost looks like the glass has turned to water, that is standing up straight. You can still see those trapped, but those in the mirror Elyas attempts this on begin reaching out to Elyas, or anyone in close proximity...

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday October 7th, 2021 8:04:19 PM
Kiwina grabs hold of Mak. It's not as if a scrawny human is going to anchor a taur effectively. . .

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Thursday October 7th, 2021 8:56:04 PM
Rolth, deciding that the newcomer is either a friend or so boss that he single-handedly defeated a roomful of stone golems, turns in excitement when he hears of the progress that Elyas' spell might be enabling. Seeing Mak and Kiwina's efforts, he lends his own considerable brawn to the attempt to extricate Pholus from the mirror. He is somewhat careful not to overdo it, as he doesn't want to end up with a human-sized wishbone for his trouble...

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 ; CMD 29 d20+17=26 ; d20+3=6 ;
Friday October 8th, 2021 12:43:09 AM
Son Imod says to Elyas, "Imod told me he is losing patience with his Children, and the time has come that they put aside their petty differences."

Son Imod says to Wil, "Yes well I am a minotaur, not a liontaur or a centaur, no offense to any of them. As for my peepers I am fairly proficient at noticing things."

He takes a quick look around before lending his strength to those working at the mirror. (Perception: 26)

Strength check : 6 (OOC: Please note that being large size Son Imod can
Lift over head: 350 lbs
Lift of ground: 700 lbs
Push or Drag: 1750 lbs)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday October 8th, 2021 1:59:03 AM
Tsak stands at the door watching the taurs all line up to heave another taur out of the mirror, with Mak in the middle. This'll end well, he thinks, no wonder the fool has a limp.

He maintains his split vigil between the goings on near the mirrors and the outside hallway. It wouldn't do for another two-tonne-Tessie to creep up behind them.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Friday October 8th, 2021 9:17:40 AM

Falco about jumps out of his skin when the newcomer arrives. Spinning around with an arrow at the ready. He stays his had when the newcomer speaks and simply shakes his head. "If one of the powers was going to send one person to us so easily it would have been good to get their attention sooner." Still turns back to the mirror to watch the big folk pull. Not like he could be much help.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) d20+3=11 ;
Friday October 8th, 2021 9:30:15 AM
Mak went from calmly reaching in to pull the taur out to wide eyed surprise as he was grabbed from both sides by his friends and wrenched back away from the mirror. In spite of Tsak's opinion about his sturdiness, Mak was a stout fellow and had a strength that wasn't readily apparent from his stodgy build. As it turned out he did go off balance a bit and needed the help.

OOC:
Str Check, Roll 11, With two people helping it should be a 15.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=15 ;
Friday October 8th, 2021 9:41:55 AM
"Is that mirror even going to be big enough to pull out a taur?" Wil said from behind as he watched the chaotic attempt to help.
"Looks like this is working and we have two others to pull out. Could we set up a block and tackle to make it a little easier."
Perspective: 15 (to find a place to set up)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday October 9th, 2021 2:23:58 AM
I have rope, but no mechanism as such. If the three and a half taurs together can't pull them out, then I doubt the rope is strong enough to take whatever strain is required. Just don't hurt the little one, he grumbles enough as it is.

Tsak pulls 30' of twine from his handy haversack. Oh well, no beef jerky today I guess.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Saturday October 9th, 2021 11:40:56 AM
Elyas is not strong physically and would only get in the way trying to help much sturdier allies with pulling the prisoner. he stands back, ready to jump in and help if something goes wrong with this attempt. hopefully the pullers don't get sucked in to the mirror...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Saturday October 9th, 2021 6:59:20 PM
Rolth is quite pleased that the minotaur has in fact thrown in his lot with us, and so quickly moved to render assistance. What a wonder to see a centaur, liontaur, and minotaur all working together in common cause! "That is well done, Son Imod and dearest Kiwina, Now let us see what our efforts have wrought!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Sunday October 10th, 2021 10:08:47 PM
Kiwina remembers Gothruk. He wonders how Son Imod will compare. But having a minotaur around is somewhat comforting, if forging peace among taurs is still their goal.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 ; CMD 29
Sunday October 10th, 2021 10:14:45 PM
Son Imod says, "If Wil is right and we need a block and tackle, I happen to have one in my pack. I can carry quite a lot and despite all this I am still at a light load right now so my Monk abilities function."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday October 10th, 2021 11:16:24 PM
Well okay Sonny says Tsak handing him the rope show us what you've got...

Tsak makes sure to stand back and well out of the way as the big boys in the room get to work.

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP
Monday October 11th, 2021 7:11:39 PM
Tsak Rezar silently judges, also comments on how they should have enough help.
Elyas chooses not to lend his strength.
Rolth Niheow also tries to assist his friend
Kiwina tries to help Mak
Falco Ambersier laments taking so long to get Domi's attention.
Mak attempts to pull out one of the trapped Taur
Wil tries to find somewhere to set up something to help.
Son Imod also tries to help pulling.

Between the several people pulling Pholus out, they do indeed manage to slowly, carefully pull out Pholus, it's a struggle, and realistically more of a struggle it should have been... but Pholus suddenly falls out.

"Please! Help the others, I'm well enough!"

Pholus takes a few deep breaths and indicates the others who are trapped.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+4=8 ;
Monday October 11th, 2021 7:48:35 PM
Rolth is ready to help the next centaur out of a mirror. If we can do it without another dispel magic from Elyas, he will pitch in again with the others, otherwise he will wait for said worthy to cast another spell if he would.

(Strength check = 8, it seems to be hard to get the right grip!)

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+2=20 ;
Monday October 11th, 2021 8:05:40 PM
Kiwina is ready to help as well. Although if there is a block and tackle available and they think through how to use it, it should be less of a struggle this time around.

strength check = 20

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 ; CMD 29 d20+3=21 ;
Monday October 11th, 2021 11:23:33 PM
Son Imod goes to help the next Centaur stuck in the mirror. (Strength : 21) He takes his block and tackle out of his pack and helps Kiwana set it up.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday October 12th, 2021 8:30:58 AM
Wil pulls out his own Block and Tackle to help out the last stuck taur.
"Can I get a couple of guys over here, too," he says. "A really smart guy told me to pack this up when I started my adventures in Dirt City."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+3=20 ;
Tuesday October 12th, 2021 8:37:45 AM
Tsak moves to offer Pholus some water before offering to give Wil a hand (strength=20)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday October 12th, 2021 11:12:04 AM
"Elyas, can you dispel magic again? If not I can give it a try though yours might be more potent."

Falco is ready to help but know that focusing some on his bow work has weakened his casting.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=16 ;
Tuesday October 12th, 2021 2:25:53 PM
Unfortunately I can only do this one more time today. I prepared a variety of spells to deal with the golem room with no idea what we would face next. i will try on this next mirror, then Falco it will be up to you. any more and we'll have to wait a day.

he turns to the newly rescued taur.

Pholus, what is it like on the other side? are your bodies receiving sustenance, or will it be dangerous to leave the others for a day if we fail now? and do you need healing or food now?

Elyas then turns towards the group who are ready to pull. [OOC: not sure which mirror on the map has which person in it, or which one the party is looking to work on. Elyas will just cast on the one that has the larger group ready to pull on]

Elyas uses his bonded dagger to recall his dispel magic. he then casts it on the mirror while the others wait to pull!
Caster level check = 16.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 3x greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Tuesday October 12th, 2021 9:44:02 PM
Rolth looks over at Mak with a not-serious wink and mutters something about wishbones and chickens...

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday October 12th, 2021 10:15:11 PM
Kiwina's looking at the taur in the mirror. (Apparently) Domi's asking him to change his ways. And no message could have been any clearer -- if you won't make the world a better place, you'll be trapped by yourself, and then Mak gets strange.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 ; CMD 29
Wednesday October 13th, 2021 1:45:32 AM
Son Imod says, "I do know of Dispel Magic, but I have not prepared it today. I did not think it necessary as I was not aware fully of your plight as Imod was vague."

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning + plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike + command plant (domain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday October 13th, 2021 11:25:00 AM
Tsak tut tutts and wags his finger at Son Imod and Elyas.
Really, no more dispel magic's? Is this your first dungeon? I'm not so much angry as disappointed, you know.

Then he notices Kiwina staring vaguely into the mirror and shuffling his hooves...

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) d20+12=29 ;
Wednesday October 13th, 2021 11:34:54 AM
With one of the mirrors now empty Mak kept his eyes open for anything the others might do to get themselves trapped in another one. "Kiwina!" Mak yelled. "Wake up! Why you being so quiet? Might want to step away until Elyas is ready for us to pull out another one. Won't help any of us if you get sucked in too."

OOC: Perception +12, Roll 29

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP d20+3=5 ;
Wednesday October 13th, 2021 8:07:13 PM
Tsak Rezar tries to help Wil.
Elyas casts Dispel Magic again.
Rolth Niheow attempts to get another trapped Taur out.
Kiwina helps Rolth
Falco Ambersier
Mak tries to help Rolth
Wil uses his block and tackle to help the third trapped Taur
Son Imod also helps Rolth

Rolth and his group attempt to pull another Taur free, however, even with the four of them pulling, including Mak, they don't manage to get him out.

Pholus frowns.

"On the other side it is an open space, empty. Totally void of anything. With the mirror being the only thing, and it merely shows this room. Walking away does nothing, you are always the same distance from the mirror, the gateway, whatever you want to call it. But I didn't get hungry, or thirsty. It was mostly just boring."

He sighs, frowning slightly.

"How did you get past the golems without this?" he takes out from his pack a bronze chime. "This was the Music the riddle spoke of. I found it in the sphere."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=33 ;
Wednesday October 13th, 2021 8:17:26 PM
Rolth is dumbfounded that, even with the block and tackle and so many strong taurs, the Petals were unable to free another centaur from the mirror. "Perhaps it was because the second spell was less powerful? Alas, I suppose we'll just have to wait until tomorrow to try again, once our spellcasters renew their energies for the day." When Pholus produces the bronze chime, Rolth slaps his own forehead. "Well, that is one less mystery to solve! Pholus, we looked for such a thing, but in the end had to use many spells and abilities to sneak past the golems, once we proved the hard way that we were no match fo them in a fight. Hang on to that, we'll probably need it to escape from here once your companions are free."

Assuming that the party settles in to rest, Rolth will take his turn on watch and otherwise make himself useful. Pholus, presumably still wounded, probably should just rest up.

(Perception = 33 on watch)

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Wednesday October 13th, 2021 9:10:58 PM
"It would be good if we could get word to Centaur Isle that Pholus has been found and is well." Kiwina has no ability to do this himself. At best, he might be able to get a message to Nyloth if he's back in town at the same place, and that seems kind of a waste.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 ; CMD 29 d4=1 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+5=16 ;
Wednesday October 13th, 2021 11:44:44 PM
Son Imod says, "I was very fortunate to make my way to you unharmed considering the way here, I can only conclude that Imod guided my steps and perserved my well being."

"As for my spells I must admit I'm not as strong a caster as I could be due to my martial arts training while being a Druid and Greenmage directly improve my caster level, my monk training does not; still though I can prepare a 4th level spell of Dispel Magic tomorrow at CL 7 instead of flame strike. If you insist I could prepare 2 but I rather like Myrridan's blackthorn considering how I favor this staff here. When I cast blackthorn on it, it really does a lot of damage."

"What are your thoughts, friends? Do I go all out in the Dispel Magic category or do I hold one slot back in case we see more trouble?" Son Imod will defer to his friends in the matter of spell selection with respect to 4th level spells. He must have 1 slot for his domain spell but aside from that he could prepare a maximum of 2 dispel magic slots at 4th level.

Son Imod has a ring of sustenance and only needs 2 hours of sleep, however Sun Imod would like to take advantage of his herbal healing ability and ability to create lifewood flasks to create a herbal healing potion of cure light wounds. This herbal healing item requires 1d4 hours of work to create and will expire after 24 hours unless kept in a lifewood flask, as Son Imod has the ability to create lifewood he should be able to create a lifewood flask to keep it in meaning the potion of cure light wounds should not expire. Son Imod brews his herbal healing item in 1 hour.

When it is Son Imod's turn on watch he notices much if there is anything to notice (Perception 34). Yvins his small plant companion with blindsense 30 feet and scent notices considerable less than the Taur does (Perception: 16)

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday October 14th, 2021 8:25:06 AM
"Darn"
Wil says as they fail at getting the others out.
"Well, they have been in there this long safely. I tend to be more spell offensive but I can surely pick up that spell but if we need it.. I will have to be tomorrow. Anything at all we can do now?"
"I wonder what would happen if one of the mirrors broke," he said then trails off into a conversation with himself.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Summon Monster III, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday October 14th, 2021 10:05:36 AM
I don't really know much about how your magic works my friend, but i will take any help i can get breaking thorugh these things. I will prepare several dispels myself, and it seems like between our various Petals we should have enough attempts to bust these taurs out. but for now I can do nothing more until tomorrow.

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15+1d8+15(MS)(x3) d20+3=6 ; d20+3=18 ;
Thursday October 14th, 2021 11:12:47 AM
"Are these mirrors cursed?" Mak asked. "Clearly I'm no expert, but if we removed the curse would it cause them to be released? Priests have access to that kind of magic, surely one of you clerics could try to remove the curse on a mirror or even that pile of gold."

OOC: KS: The Planes +3, Roll 6, Fail. KS: Religion +3, Roll 18, Success!

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:60.04 lbs| Move: 30 | | Conscious

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+7=17 ;
Thursday October 14th, 2021 11:53:30 AM
"Wait, before we give up let me try to dispel it as well. It is not as strong as when I was a mage but maybe divinity being a power will help."

Falco focus on the mirror and even tries to pull on the karmic powers of heroic actions. {Dispel Magic CL Check: 17+4=21 with hero point use}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP d20+4=15 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+22=32 ; 2d8+9=22 ; 2d8+9=16 ; 2d8+9=20 ;
Thursday October 14th, 2021 7:50:52 PM
Tsak Rezar awaits further information
Elyas laments his lack of spells slots
Rolth Niheow is surprised by their inability, though he realises it was just a bit of bad footing and not all working quite as well as you should.
Kiwina mentions informing Centaur Isle that Pholus, at least, has been recovered.
Falco Ambersier attempts to Dispel the Magic on the the Mirrors.
Mak suggests the other spell that you believe may work.
Wil is frustrated by the lack of success.
Son Imod queries what he should be doing for his spells, and prepares some healing.

Falco's attempt at dispelling magic works, disrupting whatever is holding the Taurs within the glass, Rolth immediately reaches in, and manages to pull one of the trapped Taur free, who smiles widely, seemingly relieved to be out.

Kiwina also attempts to grab and free the other Taur, with Son Imod attempting to help. However Son's attempts prove fruitless, however, with a heroic effort, Kiwina also manages to pull the other Taur free. All three Taur are now free of the mirrors. They, relieved and relaxed, fall to their knees and sit down.

Just as they do, and the Petals take a breath, Son Imod and Rolth hear the sound of glass scraping on glass, and out of each of the mirrors steps a Golem, made entirely of clear glass, they are amongst the Petals and the recent prisoners.

They each strike out at one of the Petals, Wil takes 22 damage, Kiwina takes 19, and Rolth takes 20.

As the glass cuts and slashes at the Petals, it causes the wounds inflicted to bleed, each of you must take a further 1d8 at the beginning of your turns.

((Just for clarification, you have not had a chance to rest yet, as Tsak cast his Dispel Magic before you took a long rest, so no spell slots restored nor hit points have been gained))

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (46/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d8=6 ;
Thursday October 14th, 2021 8:36:11 PM
"Ouch, gaaaah, more golems! Anyone know how to beat these things? I mean, you know I'm gonna try to smash one, but what else should we know?"

(6hp of bleed this round, ouch. Rolth will do more this round once he sees and hears more from his fellow Petals.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d8=4 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=24 ; d10+3=11 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=8 ;
Thursday October 14th, 2021 9:52:33 PM
"Any chance that music thing would help here?" Kiwina may not be able to damage these, but at least they're glass. His rod turns into a greatclub as he tries to smash one.

Bleed damage = 4
First smash: AC 15 for 11 damage (with a +1 weapon)
Second smash: AC 8 --
Hoof: AC 19 for 3 damage
Hoof: AC 24 for 8 damage

=====
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 71/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday October 14th, 2021 9:53:16 PM
Correcting header

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 ; CMD 29
Thursday October 14th, 2021 11:19:31 PM
One of Son Imod's healing spells has been used to make the herbal healing item, but he still has another one though he thinks he should probably see to the golems first before healing the others.

Son Imod casts Myriddon's Blackthorn on his quarterstaff choosing the more potent version. HIs quarterstaff becomes a +1 quarterstaff with thorns sprouting from it. It now does 3d6 bludgeoning and piercing damage with a threat range of 18-20/x2

Active Effects:
Myrridon's Blackthorn - 7 minutes quaterstaff is +1; does 3d6 bludgeoning and piercing damage and has a crit range of 18-20/x2

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds - used,cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning + plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn-used, flame strike + command plant (domain)

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15+1d8+15(MS)(x3) d20+13=17 ; 2d8+30=45 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+15=22 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+12=17
Friday October 15th, 2021 10:10:54 AM
Mak jumped back five feet...just because..Golems!

He reached into his quiver and pulled out two arrows which he held in three fingers as he threaded them in his bow, aimed, and fired. Arrows fired, went wild, and ricocheted everywhere as he tried to line up a shot on these faceted enemies. Glass or diamond, he didn't know which, but he observed carefully how effective his attacks were since he considered he might have to engage them with his rapier.

OOC:
Mak - Golem 1, Roll 17 (Manyshot); Damage 45 hp
Mak - Golem 2, Roll 30 (Rapid Shot); Damage 22 hp
Mak - Golem 3, Roll 10, Miss.

Perception +12, Roll 17

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:60.04 lbs| Move: 30 | | Conscious

Wilford Grimly (HP:31/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday October 15th, 2021 11:37:55 AM
"Hey!!" Wil shouted as he stepped out of the way.
He moves back 5 feet and casts Summon Monster IV (Earth Elemental)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Magic Vestment, Summon Monster III, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage
Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement
-- Channel energy 5d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+16=30 ; d20+15=34 ;
Friday October 15th, 2021 12:21:42 PM
Elyas finds himself in a really bad spot with golems on all sides.

experience with the other golems indicates that magic isn't going to affect them, but that doesn't keep spell from helping the petals!

Everyone get as close as you can! I'll speed things up!

Elyas will hold as long as he can to get more allies in the spell range

Elyas concentrates on keeping the mirror between him and the closest golem and casts a spell, giving all of his allies that are close enough Haste
[concentration check to cast defensively, DC 21 = 30]

Elyas tries to recall anything that could help fighting golems made of glass. sometimes certain spells work on golems, maybe he can figure out what the limits of their resistance are.
knowledge arcana = 34

[OOC: we're a bit spread out for this to be effective! everyone who is affected by a haste spell needs to be within 30ft of everyone else who is in the spell at the time of casting. if we were in initiative order i would delay until after the rest of the team went to get more people in. so we won't be getting the bonuses on attacks this round, but hopefully we can get almost everyone sped up for next round.]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 3x greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (9 rounds)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Friday October 15th, 2021 12:45:11 PM

"Son of a... Warper-sar we would use your help, bless my friends actions please."

Falco is caught off guard by the golems but composes himself and calls to the Warper-Sar to bless the party.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/82HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+12=30 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+16=24 ; d8+16=21 ; d8+16=19 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=7 ; d4+5=8 ;
Friday October 15th, 2021 2:29:02 PM
Rolth feels the blessing of the Warper-Sar change him, and then is amped up by Elyas' haste spell. He grins his trademark feral grin, and roars in rage as he strikes at the closest golem (GG3.) "Rolth smash!" (Raging, Power Attack, Haste, Full Attack)

+1 Morning star Hasted to hit +12 = 30, damage 1d8+16 = 24
+1 Morningstar to hit +12 = 17, damage 1d8+16 = 21
+1 Morningstar iterative to hit +7 = 16, damage 1d8+16 = 19
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 21, damage 1d4+5 = 9
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 28, damage 1d4+5 = 7
Bite to hit +9 = 21, damage 1d4+5 = 8

Effect Tracking:
Light (from Elyas)
Bless (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 8m left
Expeditious Retreat 28/40r used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+13=30 ; d8+1=3 ;
Friday October 15th, 2021 8:12:40 PM
(Attack=30, Dmg=3)
Tsak, without moving draws his crossbow and fires over Mak's shoulder at the nearest golum (GG3).

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 ; CMD 29
Sunday October 17th, 2021 8:31:38 PM
Time slows down for Son Imod as the battle advances he spins his quarterstaff in preparation of what is to come.

Wilford Grimly (HP:31/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday October 18th, 2021 11:23:01 AM
Wil's summon is corrected due to some divine interaction... from assumption would be Wardd but the point is that the elemental does not appear and what does appear in its place is an Ape.
Wil stands, with mouth open fully expecting the elemental.
"Why? Why, did the elemental not appear." He shouts angrily.
"Come on!" After a moment, he settles and pauses to calm his mind.
"Doesn't matter, the same strategy. "Push the golem back!"

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Earth Elemental), Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6
(Sorry, correction made :) )

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP d20+22=26 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+22=28 ; 2d8+9=15 ; 2d8+9=19 ; 2d8+9=19 ;
Monday October 18th, 2021 7:44:24 PM
Tsak Rezar fires his crossbow, and while it hits, it seems to just bounce off harmlessly.
Elyas casts a spell and checks to see what he knows.
Rolth Niheow attempts several strikes, but only makes contact with 2 of them.
Kiwina attempts an attack but has no luck.
Falco Ambersier blesses everyone.
Mak flings several arrows, and one makes a connection.
Wil summons up an elemental.
Son Imod powers up his staff

One golem has a few cracks in it, the other two are in fine condition.

Elyas and anyone else who passes an Arcana Check DC 20 - Highlight to display spoiler: {The Glass golems are dangerous foes, they are resistant to normal damage by a little bit, unless adamantine weapons are used, and they are immune to any spells that allow Spell Resistance except Shatter, which affects them normally. Hot and cold spells can slow and heal them too.}

The golems continue their assault! One swings at Kiwina and hits him, dealing 15 damage, and a bleed effect!

Wilford is also hit after one moves next to him, for 19 damage, and bleed effect!

Rolth is finally hit for 19 damage as well, but he's (un)fortunately already bleeding!

The glass golems seem unperturbed by your assaults, but Pholus an the other Taur look afraid, but Pholus shakes his head.

"I don't think the chime will work on these ones... they seem to be made of different stuff..."

GG 1 - 39 Damage
GG 2 - 0 Damage
GG 3 - 0 Damage

Kiwina (Steve M) 71/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday October 18th, 2021 8:04:34 PM
"If we've gotten what we came for, might running be an option?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 51/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d8=5 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=23 ; d10+4=6 ; d10+4=8 ; d10+4=5 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=6 ;
Monday October 18th, 2021 8:15:49 PM
(oops) ". . . We could even carry the slower folk if need be."

Kiwina continues to try to attack, but he thought he'd landed an excellent hoof attack already and it was apparently not enough.

Bleed damage = 5
First smash: AC 27 for 6 damage (with a +1 weapon)
Second smash: AC 23 for 8
Hasted smash: AC 13 for 5
Hoof: AC 12 for 4 damage
Hoof: AC 23 for 6 damage
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Effects:
Haste - 1 rnd
=====
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (29/82HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+12=14 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=19 ; 2d8+32=46 ; d8+16=18 ; d4+5=6 ; d4+5=8 ; d8=8 ;
Monday October 18th, 2021 10:02:39 PM
"Well, most of us are hasted by Elyas, so we can probably withdraw safely, and those who are careful can avoid giving these things an opportunity to attack as they withdraw. Pholus, do you think you can still make the music of the sphere to allow us to bypass the golems in the other room? And Elyas, might you have a spell that could buy us some time to escape these golems here? And a little group healing wouldn't be amiss!" Rolth will keep fighting, even as he seeks a way out without an unnecessary battle against these dangerous foes. He wants the others to be able to get a head start.

+1 Morning star Hasted to hit +12 = 14, damage 1d8+16 = miss
+1 Morningstar to hit +12 = 32,29 Confirmed Critical, damage 1d8+16 = 46
+1 Morningstar iterative to hit +7 = 26, damage 1d8+16 = 18
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 15, damage 1d4+5 = miss
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 29, not confirmed, damage 1d4+5 = 6
Bite to hit +9 = 29, not confirmed, damage 1d4+5 = 8

Effect Tracking:
Light (from Elyas)
Bless (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 8m left
Expeditious Retreat 29/40r used
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+8=18 ; 3d6+4=16 ; d20+8=18 ; 3d6+4=19 ; d20+8=21 ; 3d6+4=13 ; d20+3=14 ; 3d6+4=15 ;
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 12:44:56 AM
Son Imod flurries with his enchanted staff at the damaged golem.

(OOC: Am I hasted?)

Assuming the Taur is hasted he can attack 4 times.

18 vs AC; 16 magical bludgeoning / piercing damage if that hits
18 vs AC; 19 magical bludgoning / piercing damage if that hits
21 vs AC; 13 magical bludgeoning / piercing damage if that hits
14 vs AC; 15 magical bludgeoning / piercing damage if that hits

Updated stat thanks to Haste and Blackthorn:
Flurry with Quarterstaff : +8/+8/+8/+3 (3d6+4 / 18-20/x2) magical bludgeoning and piercing

Active Effects:
Myrridon's Blackthorn - 69 rounds
quaterstaff is +1; does 3d6 bludgeoning and piercing damage and has a crit range of 18-20/x2
Haste?: 8 rounds - +1 to AC; +1 to attack; reflex save; +30 foot move speed; +1 extra attack

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds - used,cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning + plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn-used, flame strike + command plant (domain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 4:35:54 AM
Tsak sees his bolt bounce off the creature seemingly with no effect. Then when Rolth and Kiwina suggest a withdrawal he ambraces the idea wholeheartedly.
Brave, brave Sir Tsak... he mutters to himself as he turns and makes his way back down the hallway, hopefully creating room in the doorway so the others can fit thru more easily.
He loads another bolt in his bow and wonders what else this place could have in store for them. Oh well, only the stone golums, barrow wights and acid pool to get thru and we're home free.
Hopefully there are free ales when they return to town victoriously. Just in case he yells over his shoulder to Mak Last one out buys the first round!

Wilford Grimly (HP:20/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ;
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 8:10:45 AM
“Break the mirrors!” Wil shouted as he took the blow and became furious.
“It may not be right but it may… worse case.” He spat blood from his mouth.
Wil stepped back to AU 31
He casts positive energy for 12 hp but immediately wonders if that was the wrong thing to do, with the golem so close.
“Please be evil,” he says.
The summoned ape (OOC: Had to change the creature), which Wil hopes will destroy the mirrors heads toward the golem that just smacked Wil.
“Shake the ground, friend!” Wil shouts.
Hoping it will slam the ground casting move earth.

Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 29|+1 CLB:Arrows(12)|20/15/-/-(RS)/20(HT)|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,Bls,Hst,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) d20+20=37 ; 2d8+18=24 ; d20+20=30 ; d8+9=14 ; d20+15=31 ; d8+9=12 ;
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 8:31:45 AM
Everything in the room slowed as Mak watched the golems move about attacking his friends. With a calmness he'd not had in a while he loaded the first two arrows in his bow with that three fingered style he'd just developed and fired at the first golem. His first two arrows streaked across the room as they seemingly glowed from the divine light of the Warper Sar and the magic bow he'd fired them from. Both struck the golem with a crystal pinging noise. Another two arrows followed in rapid succession with the same result.

OOC:
Arrow 1,2 - Golem 1, Roll 37, Hit. Damage 24 (apply DR twice) -Many Shot
Arrow 3 - Golem 1, Roll 30, Hit. Damage 14 (haste Bonus Shot)
Arrow 4 - Golem 1, Roll 31, Hit. Damage 12 (normal iterative shot)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 4d6=17 ;
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 11:56:21 AM
Taking a step forward Falco channels the power of the Warper-sar to heal his friends while excluding the golems.

{Channel: 17}

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 3:50:20 PM
I agree with Rolth, time to pull back! everyone into the hallway, I can slow the down and we can deal with them one by one. if they even pursue....

Elyas pushes in between Pholus and the other Taur, grabbing each of them. Hold on and trust me he says to both of them. then he steps forward, and shifts them all into the hallway (dimensional steps, using up 120 feet of movement for the day)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 3x greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (150/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (8 rounds)

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP d20+22=24 ; d20+22=37 ; 2d8+9=16 ; 2d8+9=22 ;
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 6:33:44 PM
Tsak Rezar decides that discretion is the better part of valour in this case, and tries to make space for the others to run.
Elyas agrees that running is the way to go.
Rolth Niheow strikes out with some impressive fury and heavily damages the golem he's bene attacking.
Kiwina strikes out, doing a very small amount of damage to the golem, but some damage none the less.
Falco Ambersier also channels energy to heal his allies
Mak unleashes several arrows,
Wil channels energy, and thankfully it does not affect the golems, due to their nature as constructs.
Son Imod makes several attacks, but doesn't seem to make any connections that cause damage, the blows seem to glance off the glass, or miss entirely.

Between Rolth and Mak's strikes and arrows, golem 3 shatters into several thousand pieces, giving you the space to escape should you choose to. One of the others takes two of Mak's arrows, and begins to crack slightly as a few chips falls off it.

Pholus nods.

"Yes I should be able to... all it's really doing is ringing the chime... but I think while you fine people are protecting us it's the least I can do!"

The golems continue their silent, apparently unending, assault, and Kiwina takes 16 points of damage, and Son Imod is also struck, for 22 points of damage, and has a bleed effect of 1d8 on his turn.

GG 1 - 16 Damage
GG 2 - 0 Damage
GG 3 - Dead

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (58/82HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d8=6 ;
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 8:04:38 PM
Rolth, heartened by the healing from Falco and Wil, and the demise of one of our glassinine foes, begins to sing a joyous fighting song from the wilds of Liontaur Isle as he moves up to block any potential end run by the remaining golems. "Keep that healing and magic coming, and we can take these guys and make sure they threaten no one else in the future!"

(Inspire Courage to help the Petals in the fight: +1 to attacks and weapon damage)

Effect Tracking:
Light (from Elyas)
Bless (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 8m left
Expeditious Retreat 30/40r used
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 29|+1 CLB:Arrows(8)|21/16/-/-(RS)/21(HT)|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,Bls,Hst,MS)**|1d8+10(x3) d20+20=23 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+15=18 ; 2d8+20=26 ; d8+10=18 ;
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 9:15:37 PM
Mak cursed as his arrows darted across the room towards the golems. Though each struck the golem he wasn’t sure if it damaged it or just glanced off.

OOC:
Arrow 1,2, Roll 24: Damage 26(Apply DR twice)
Arrow 3, Roll 25; Damage 18
Arrow 4, Roll 19, Miss.

Kiwina (Steve M) 52/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+11=23 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=21 ; d10+5=10 ; d10+5=13 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=4 ;
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 9:51:05 PM
Kiwina was thinking he could only take another round of this, but the healing sure helped. He decides to keep slugging away for the moment, but fears running might still be prudent. The haste and inspiration help.

First smash: AC 23 for 10 damage (with a +1 weapon)
Second smash: AC 10 for --
Hasted smash: AC 20 for 13
Hoof: AC 25 for 6 damage
Hoof: AC 21 for 4 damage
=====
Effects:
Haste - 2 rnd
Bardic inspiration
=====
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (58/82HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) |
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 10:35:38 PM
(OOC: Inspire courage to hit and damage bonuses are both competence, which do stack with bless. It is the s e bonus that is morale.)

Son Imod Hugh C 43/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d8=3 ; d20+9=23 ; 3d6+5=14 ; d20+9=25 ; 3d6+5=12 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+4=20 ;
Tuesday October 19th, 2021 11:38:50 PM
(bleed : 3)

Son Imod says, "Tis just a flesh wound" (OOC: 2 can play the Monty Python quote game)

He then flurries again at golem one, hopefully this time to better effect.

23 vs AC; 14 magical bludgeoning and piercing magical damage if that hits
25 vs AC; 12 magical bludgeoning and piercing magical damage if that hits
10 vs AC; miss
20 vs AC; miss

Updated stat thanks to Haste, Blackthorn and Inspire Courage
Flurry with Quarterstaff : +9/+9/+9/+4 (3d6+5 / 18-20/x2) magical bludgeoning and piercing

Active Effects:
Myrridon's Blackthorn - 68 rounds
quaterstaff is +1; does 3d6 bludgeoning and piercing damage and has a crit range of 18-20/x2
Haste: 7 rounds - +1 to AC; +1 to attack; reflex save; +30 foot move speed; +1 extra attack
Inspire Courage : +1 morale boost to attack and damage

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds - used,cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning + plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn-used, flame strike + command plant (domain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday October 20th, 2021 4:10:23 AM
Tsak turns his head to see the corridor is empty, no-one has followed him.
'so much for leadership skills' he thinks before reversing direction and heading back to the last corner to see what's taking everyone so long.

Esmerelda sits in place watching her idiot companion rush to and fro. She swishes her tale in annoyance and glares at him with the piercingest gaze she can muster. All in all not a bad effort for a cat.

Wilford Grimly (HP:32/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d8+6=11 ; d8+6=11 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=12 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+4=5 ;
Wednesday October 20th, 2021 9:09:56 AM
Wil shouts loudly, angrily because nothing is working correctly, in his opinion.
"I'll be fine, leave me alone." he says as he takes a breath.
"Let's go ape! Yay team! " Wil says trying to change his mood.

Wil moves behind Son Imod, cast Cure Moderate wounds (+hp 22)
The summoned ape slams the closest Golem
(2 Slam: AC 20, 12)(for 5hp) Round 2

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance:x1 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds: used, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Ape), Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 4d6=17 ;
Wednesday October 20th, 2021 12:15:49 PM
"One down, keep in the fight petals. I will stop the bleeding as quickly as it starts."

{Channel: 17}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday October 20th, 2021 3:49:28 PM
Seeing that the group is set on continuing to fight the golems, and now that he is safely out of the way, Elyas starts summoning another ally to help in the fight

summon monster 4, will arrive during the next round. bringing in a dire wolf

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 3x greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (150/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (7 rounds)

Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP d20+22=35 ; d20+22=31 ; 2d8+9=21 ; 2d8+9=20 ;
Wednesday October 20th, 2021 6:34:16 PM
Tsak Rezar returns to help support his escape plan.
Elyas tries to summon something else to aid the Petals
Rolth Niheow looks to inspire his friends
Kiwina hits with only one strike
Falco Ambersier channels energy to return his allies to fighting shape
Mak fires several arrows, but hits with only one
Wil gets his apes to attack fruitlessly, but heals Son Imod
Son Imod swings with several blows, only one causing any sort of damage at all

Pholus, Timapius and Barbale flee to the corridor to get out of the Petal's way and allow them to do their jobs.

Both Kiwina and Son Imod are struck, Kiwina for 21 damage and Son Imod for 20 damage as the golems bring up their large hammer like arms and smash the heavy lumps of glass into the two members of the party, they make no sound as they do so, they simply, gracefully swing their weapons to attack.

GG 1 - 65 Damage
GG 2 - 0 Damage
GG 3 - Dead

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (75/82HP | AC: 17; Touch: 10; CMD: 22) | d20+15=17 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=26 ; d8+17=24 ; d8+17=22 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+9=11 ;
Wednesday October 20th, 2021 8:06:46 PM
Rolth continues to sing his fierce battlesong as he liontaur charges the undamaged golem. "You guys finish that one and I'll start chiseling this one down!"

(Inspire courage continues, plus rage, bless, haste, power attack, full attack liontaur charge)

+1 Morning star Hasted to hit +15 = 17, damage 1d8+17 = miss
+1 Morningstar to hit +15 = 28, damage 1d8+17 = 24
+1 Morningstar iterative to hit +10 = 28, damage 1d8+17 = 22
Paw 1 to hit +12 = 29, damage 1d4+6 = 7
Paw 2 to hit +12 = 13, damage 1d4+6 = miss
Bite to hit +12 = 18, damage 1d4+6 = miss
Rake 1 to hit +12 = 20, damage 1d4+9 = miss
Rake 2 to hit +12 = 26, damage 1d4+9 = 11

Effect Tracking:
Light (from Elyas)
Bless (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 8m left
Expeditious Retreat 31/40r used
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 4/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 29|+1 CLB:Arrows(4)|21/16/-/-(RS)/21(HT)|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,Bls,Hst,MS)**|1d8+10(x3) d20+21=38 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+16=17 ; 2d8+20=25 ; d8+10=15 ;
Wednesday October 20th, 2021 9:06:33 PM
Mak fired off another 4 arrows. He felt good about three of them as he heard the crystal like screams as they pinged the glass.

OOC:
Arrow 1,2, Roll 38, Hit. Damage 25 DR Twice
Arrow 3, Roll 30, Hit. Damage 15
Arrow 4, Roll 17, Miss

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday October 20th, 2021 9:06:51 PM
Tsak can hear bangs and crashes happening in the room, but can't see who's winning. He can see Mak and Falco standing in the doorway. He motions to the rescued taurs as they appear in the hallway. Keep coming past me, this way up the corridor. Keep going around the next few bends but don't, whatever you do, open the next door. We'll do that in our own time once we have a plan.

Kiwina (Steve M) 48/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+11=21 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=21 ; d10+5=15 ; d6+3=6 ;
Wednesday October 20th, 2021 9:50:11 PM
Between being bashed and being healed and being unable to hit well, Kiwina thinks there has to be a better way. . . It doesn't stop him from trying the same thing again (that's how he knows about being unable to hit), but after he attacks his weapon becomes a longspear.

First smash: AC 21 for 15 damage (with a +1 weapon)
Second smash: AC 10 for --
Hasted smash: AC 14 for --
Hoof: AC 13 for --
Hoof: AC 21 for 6 damage
=====
Effects:
Haste - 3 rnd
Bardic inspiration
=====
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

Son Imod Hugh C 48/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+9=28 ; 3d6+5=23 ; d20+9=27 ; 3d6+5=16 ; d20+9=24 ; 3d6+5=21 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=29 ; 3d6+5=15 ; 3d6+5=14 ; d20+4=9 ;
Thursday October 21st, 2021 12:02:33 AM
Son Imod get's healed to full strength and he nods his thanks to Falco and Wil. Then he gets hit with the hammer and it is time to flurry again at the creature, this time to devastating results as at least 2 of his attacks are critical hits.

Flurry:
28 vs AC; 23 magical blugeoning and piercing damage but (threat of critical with 27 to confirm so crit for + 16) so total damage from strike one is 23 + 16 = 39 damage
24 vs AC; 21 magical bludgeoning and piercing damage if that hits
28 vs AC; threat of critical again! 29 to confirm so this hits for 15 + 14 = 29 damage
9 vs AC; miss

Updated stat thanks to Haste, Blackthorn and Inspire Courage
Flurry with Quarterstaff : +9/+9/+9/+4 (3d6+5 / 18-20/x2) magical bludgeoning and piercing

Active Effects:
Myrridon's Blackthorn - 68 rounds
quaterstaff is +1; does 3d6 bludgeoning and piercing damage and has a crit range of 18-20/x2
Haste: 7 rounds - +1 to AC; +1 to attack; reflex save; +30 foot move speed; +1 extra attack
Inspire Courage : +1 morale boost to attack and damage

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds - used,cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning + plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn-used, flame strike + command plant (domain)

Wilford Grimly (HP:32/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d8+6=10 ; d8+6=9 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=19 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+4=9 ;
Thursday October 21st, 2021 8:33:25 AM
Wil casts Cure Moderate wounds to Kiwina (+hp 19)
Ape Slam: (AC: 23: Hit: 6, AC: 19: Hit: 9)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance:x1 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Cure Moderate Wounds: used x2, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Ape), Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 4d6=21 ;
Thursday October 21st, 2021 9:54:31 AM
Seeing more blood fly Falco does what clerics do best, heals.

{Channel: 21}

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=12 ;
Thursday October 21st, 2021 11:48:59 AM
Elyas finishes his spell, and a large wolf appears out of thin air, then immediately works with rolth to fight a golem
unfortunately it is not able to get a grip on the slippery glass body. 12 to hit...

Elyas thinks thorugh his current spells but has nothing much he can do for now against these creatures. he looks at the mirrors
[question for GM: are the standing mirrors fixed or can they be picked up? how heavy are they?]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 3x greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (150/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (6 rounds)

Son Imod Hugh C 48/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Thursday October 21st, 2021 10:53:54 PM
Time slows down for Son Imod again and he gives his staff another spin waiting to see what happens with respect to the remaining golems.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (75/82HP | AC: 17; Touch: 10; CMD: 22) |
Thursday October 21st, 2021 11:07:23 PM
Rolth takes stock, after that flurry of blows and arrow shots, he is hopeful that the golems are done for…

Kicking Glass! (DM Mark) MAP d20+22=30 ; d20+22=31 ; 2d8+9=15 ; 2d8+9=18 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ;
Saturday October 23rd, 2021 12:55:48 AM
Rolth charges the undamaged golem and unleashes his liontaur fury.
Mak shoots the nearest one and hits twice.
Tsak looks out for the safety of the rescued centaurs.
Kiwina bashes things, but fails to hit. He changes his weapon (is changing he weapon a free action?)
Son Imod weighs in and crits decisively twice, killing the golem before him. The thing falls in a shower of glass shards (difficult terrain.)
Wil moves up to heal Kiwina for 19 damage. Hit ape misses. (Remember, that cure spell is a touch spell, so he has to be next to Kiwina. Also, where is the ape on the map?)
Falco channels energy, healing everyone but Rolth and the ape for 21 points (Rolth is more than 30’ away).
Elyas conjures a wolf, which attacks and misses. Elyas can see that the mirrors are large heavy things, but they are free standing and can be moved and carried.

The remaining golem glistens with an inner light as it strikes Son Imod for 15 damage and 4 bleed damage. Then it hits Rolth for 18 damage and 2 bleed damage. Both are now bleeding from their wounds.

Also, anyone within 30’ of the glass golem must make a DC 16 Fort save or be Dazzled (-1 on attack rolls). This might have been missed previously, but each glass golem glows with a bright inner light.

GG 1 - 65+15+10+34+24 Dead
GG 2 - AC 26 - 19+17+2+6 Damage
GG 3 - Dead

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (55/82HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+15=34 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=23 ; d8+17=20 ; d8+17=25 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=7 ;
Saturday October 23rd, 2021 8:14:17 AM
"Wolfy flanking buddy, niiicce!" Rolth growls as he continues to raging attack on the last golem and sings what is hopefully the last inspiring refrain of the fight.

+1 Morning star Hasted to hit +15 = 34, damage 1d8+17 = 20
+1 Morningstar to hit +15 = 16, damage 1d8+17 = miss
+1 Morningstar iterative to hit +10 = 22, damage 1d8+17 = 25
Paw 1 to hit +12 = 26, damage 1d4+6 = 8
Paw 2 to hit +12 = 23, damage 1d4+6 = 7
Bite to hit +12 = 23, damage 1d4+6 = 7

Effect Tracking:
Light (from Elyas)
Bless (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 8m left
Expeditious Retreat 32/40r used
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 5/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Saturday October 23rd, 2021 8:03:43 PM

Falco looks over the battle and nods as the Petals are winning. Noticing Rolth did not get heal he calls out.

"Only one left. Rolth I will close the wounds momentarily."
____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+12=28 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=21 ; d8+5=6 ;
Saturday October 23rd, 2021 10:23:05 PM
Kiwina steps forward five feet and tries another full attack. He fights better with the longspear, but it does less damage, so this isn't a sure thing. . .

First jab: AC 28 for 6 damage (with a +1 weapon)
Second jab: AC 11 for --
Hasted jab: AC 17 for --
(My bad, I shouldn't have rolled to make the "d20+8 to hit" hoof attacks at the distance.)
=====
Effects:
Haste - 3 rnd
Bardic inspiration
=====
Ranger:
1 - jump, magic fang
Druid:
O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame
2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb
Amakua have 1 ranger spell
Storm burst, 0 used

[OOC: The weapon changing form is a free action. Changing from one to two weapons or two to one is a move action or simultaneous with movement -- but not what happened here.]

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 29|+1 CLB:Arrows(0)|21/16/-/-(RS)/21(HT)|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,Bls,Hst,MS)**|1d8+10(x3) d20+8=28 ; d20+21=31 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+16=33 ; 2d8+20=26 ; d8+10=15 ; d8+10=18 ;
Sunday October 24th, 2021 7:17:45 AM
Blinding light hit Mak in the face but luckily he’d been checking his quiver in that instant and his eyes had been shielded. He looked over at the now clearly visible golem and fired the last of his arrows he’d readied from his pack. All four pinged off the construct as his friends tried to crush it with their melee attacks.

OOC:
Fort Save, Roll 28
Arrow 1,2, Roll 31, Hit: Damage 26 (Apply DR Twice)
Arrow 3, Roll 27, Hit; Damage 15
Arrow 4, Roll 33, Hit; Damage 18

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+11=18 ;
Sunday October 24th, 2021 11:31:18 AM
Kiwina's fort save was an 18.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (55/82HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+10=14 ;
Sunday October 24th, 2021 11:55:53 AM
Forgot the Fort save, 14 = fail, so here’s the updated attack series with that -1 from dazzle factored in:

+1 Morning star Hasted to hit +14 = 33, damage 1d8+17 = 20
+1 Morningstar to hit +14 = 15, damage 1d8+17 = miss
+1 Morningstar iterative to hit +9= 21, damage 1d8+17 = miss
Paw 1 to hit +11 = 25,damage 1d4+6 = 8
Paw 2 to hit +11= 22, damage 1d4+6 = 7
Bite to hit +11 = 22, damage 1d4+6 = 7

Wilford Grimly (HP:32/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d8+6=11 ; d8+6=12 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=25 ;
Sunday October 24th, 2021 6:48:48 PM
(OOC: Indented to touch Kiniwa, sorry. The Ape is in AS35)
Wil steps up to Kiwina and heals him again - (+HP 23)
The Ape (Round 4) (AC: 23 and 25) attacks the remaining golem with a pair of slams but the ape's meaty fist are null and he just gets no where.
"It's ok Ape!" Wil yells but the ape hears none of it. "That was a good try. You almost got him."
"I don't know if these summons are working anymore," he says out loud. "I think I need to do something different."

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance:x1 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Cure Moderate Wounds: used x3, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Ape), Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday October 24th, 2021 7:42:17 PM
From the corridor Tsak hears shouts, howls, an explosion of sorts and then a blinding lights flickers and dies. He can still hear Rolth and Falco so assumes it is going well. He gestures impatiently to the taurs who appear to be standing still just outside the room. This way folks, lets keep moving and clear a path for the brave saviors.

Wilford Grimly (HP:32/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+10=11 ;
Sunday October 24th, 2021 8:38:37 PM
To add: Wil is Dazzled (roll:11)
He stands as the light blinds him for a moment

Son Imod Hugh C 49/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+11=18 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=17 ; 3d6+5=12 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+4=9 ;
Sunday October 24th, 2021 11:29:54 PM
(Fort Save: 18)

Son Imod is not dazzled by the flashing golem.

The minotaur decides to flurry against the remaining Golem because it worked so well last time. Sadly this time he only hits once and for considerably less damage.

28 vs AC; threat of critical; 17 to confirm so no crit this time :( 12 bludgeoning piercing magical damage
12 vs AC; miss
23 vs AC; miss
9 vs AC; miss

Updated stat thanks to Haste, Blackthorn and Inspire Courage
Flurry with Quarterstaff : +9/+9/+9/+4 (3d6+5 / 18-20/x2) magical bludgeoning and piercing

Active Effects:
Myrridon's Blackthorn - 67 rounds
quaterstaff is +1; does 3d6 bludgeoning and piercing damage and has a crit range of 18-20/x2
Haste: 6 rounds - +1 to AC; +1 to attack; reflex save; +30 foot move speed; +1 extra attack
Inspire Courage : +1 morale boost to attack and damage

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds - used,cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning + plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn-used, flame strike + command plant (domain)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+7=27 ; d20+7=15 ; d8+6=13 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+6=18 ;
Monday October 25th, 2021 4:34:29 PM
The wolf continues to attack the golem
bite - to hit 27, natural 20!
to confirm = 17, miss.
13 damage
trip attempt: 32, another natural 20!

Elyas considers throwing a big spell to help the combat, but seeing the petals getting the enemies down to a single golem and doing good damage to it, Elyas holds off on spending a big spell for now. (his player also doesn't want to deal with the dice complexity of throwing mirrors at the golem with Telekenisis ...)

oops, forgot to make the fort save for the wolf. was thinking elyas is far away, but of course the wolf would be affected. fort save = 18, pass

Kicking Glass! (DM Mark) MAP
Monday October 25th, 2021 4:46:03 PM
Rolth is glad to see the wolf threatening his foe. He strikes and hits once, shattering some glass.
Falco is satisfied with the battle and offers to heal Rolth.
Kiwina stabs the golem breaking off some bits.
Mak shoots the golem 4 times, and causes a hole exploding in a shower of glass.
Tsak keeps an eye on his centaur wards. He notices all the centaurs look pretty gaunt and haggard, but Pholus looks much worse than the other two.
Wil heals Kiwina and encourages his ape. He gets a puzzled look from the simian as it tries to strike the golem..
Son Imod smacks the thing with his staff, breaking off part of a shoulder.
Elyas’s wolf attacks the thing. It bites into a glassy leg and the whole golem looses integrity as it collapses into a pile of glass shards.

The Ape waves his arms in the air and screams with glee as the wolf finally kills the thing.

Except for the excited ape, things grow quiet. Combat appears to have ended. There are several piles of glass where each golem collapsed. And in the midst of each pile of glass there is a bright glow coming from beneath the shards. Also here are three heavy, freestanding floor mirrors and a big pile of gold and gems surmounted by a large bottle of blue wine.

GG 1 - Dead
GG 2 - AC 26 - 44+15+1+16+10+13+7+8=Dead
GG 3 - Dead

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday October 25th, 2021 8:23:15 PM
Kiwina assumes things may still be magical, so the only thing that has clearly changed from the room as they first saw it is the glow from the golem fragments. He roots through whats left og GG1 with his spear to see if he can find the source of the glow.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (55/82HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) |
Monday October 25th, 2021 10:52:37 PM
’Nice work, Petals! That felt a might bit more heroic than our silly, knees bent, running about, retreating behavior. Probably not a bad idea to be cautious with the remains and pile of loot, given what happened to Pholus and friends last time. Hey, speaking of Pholus and friends, they were looking pretty beat up before this fight started, how about we bring the, back and do some group healing?"

Rolth will use Domi’s calming touch to end his own fatigue, and get ready to channel some healing once folks have gathered.

Effect Tracking:
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 8m left
Expeditious Retreat 33/40r used
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Son Imod Hugh C 63/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d8+7=14 ;
Monday October 25th, 2021 11:38:02 PM
Son Imod uses the other cure light wounds spell that he did not convert into a herbal healing item on himself healing for 14 damage.

He says "If this is a normal day in the life for the Petals then I am going to have to start preparing more healing spells. It certainly was good exercise. I didn't even have to summon any natural allies to deal with things. Maybe next time I should summon a flanking buddy of my own first before we start fighting things?"

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds - used,cure light wounds - used, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning + plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn-used, flame strike + command plant (domain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday October 26th, 2021 2:32:32 AM
Right, thinks Tsak, not the way I thought it was going, but a good outcome.

Alright folks we appear to have overcome our enemies, lets head back into the room for some healing and maybe a bit of food and water.

Tsak has a look around to make sure everyone is ok. He'll take out his waterskin and pass it to anyone that needs it. He also has a cure light wounds and some bandages that he can use if they look to be required.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 2/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 4d6=7 ; 4d6=17 ;
Tuesday October 26th, 2021 9:02:01 AM
"Yes bunch up for some healing and then we can move on. Should we check what is glowing in the piles of glass? Doesn't look fun to dig though that really."

With the creatures dead Falco waits for everyone to gather, including Pholus and friends, and starts pouring out healing energies. {Channel: 7 / 17}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/16T/17FF|CMD 28| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|22/-/-/-/-|(WFin,Bls,IC,Hst,Flk,Chrg,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 7(x
Tuesday October 26th, 2021 9:58:53 AM
Mak was feeling fine and passed on the offer of healing while he moved over to the piles of glass and poked through them with his sword to uncover what might be glowing within the debris.

"This is still a tomb, regardless of the number of traps and tests it's builders created. We should respect that at least and leave most of this here. These glowy bits here excepted of course...once we determine if they are safe to touch. Somehow being a reflection in a mirror has lost any appeal it might have had for me."

Mak sheathed his sword and shrugged off his pack as he was talking. While he waited he slowly counted out twenty more arrows and placed them into his quiver.

"If that battle had lasted much longer I'd have been face to face with these beasties." he said as he kicked at the glass on the ground. Many thanks for keeping them off me Rolth. I owe you all a round on me once we are back in town." Mak looked at the haggard taurs that came out of mirror. "I don't suppose there's some kind of reward for dragging you out of those." he joked. "I'll need that because Rolth is quite the drinker you see." he finished with a wink at the furry taur as he worked his shoulder in a circle and remembered being his companions wishbone moments before.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Inspiring Courage, Flanking, Charging, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:59.44 lbs| Move: 60 | |

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday October 26th, 2021 12:26:03 PM
Elyas carefully approaches the remains of the golems.
well done everyone. that was a tough fight!

Elyas will cast detect magic and begin the process of examining one of the glowing things.

leave the mirrors and pile of old alone of course. I will examine the remains of the enemies.

Wilford Grimly (HP:32/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d8+6=14 ; d8+6=11 ;
Tuesday October 26th, 2021 2:59:45 PM
"Hey Apey.. good job trying buddy. Too bad I'm thinking of using you guys less. It's just not going to work. Don't worry, it's not you.. it's me."
Wil walked up to his Summoned ape to congratulate it. "I'm thinking more magic bow action so I can get a couple more licks in. If I do that then I may have to talk to these guys more." He says loudly as if having a conversation. "I should talk more to real people. I agree, Mom. I know.. I'm a bit beat up myself. I'll be ok. They are my friend. I have to get them first."

"Anyways," he redirects his attention to the group. "Who needs a little jolt. Kiwina, I can fix you up again."
(HP +25)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance:x1 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Cure Moderate Wounds: used x3, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Ape), Moderate Wounds- x1 D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Kicking Glass! (DM Mark) MAP
Tuesday October 26th, 2021 7:35:09 PM
Kiwina roots around in one of the glass piles with his spear. He uncovers a large, rough gemstone. It’s still glowing, but the glow is slowly fading.
Rolth urges caution dealing with the pile of loot. He suggests gathering everyone for some group healing. Then he ends his own fatigue.
Son Imod heals himself.
Tsak suggests the centaurs and others return to the mirrored room.
Falco urges everyone to gather up, and once they have he will channel energy to heal all for 7 and 17 points. (You may want to roll each d6 separately next time, as you can reroll 1’s.)
Mak pokes through the remaining piles of glass with his sword, and he also uncovers two large, rough gemstones. The glow on these seems to be fading as well.
Elyas casts Detect Magic on the creature’s remains.
Wil tells his ape he did well, which earns him a puzzled look. He heals Kiwina for 25 points.

As the centaurs return to the room, they are glad for the healing. They had some wounds, and the healing fixed those, but they still look a bit gaunt and haggard.

Pholus says, ”Thank...thank you for saving us. I am in your debt - we all are. Use care with that treasure. It was Timapius touch of the stuff that trapped us in those mirrors.” He casts a sidelong glance at the other male centaur who has a guilty look. ”It’s hard to blame him though, with a bottle of blue wine on top. Still, Domi saw to our rescue through you. He said someone would come. Who are you, and how did you come to this place?”

Even as he speaks, Pholus puts an unsteady hand on Barbale to hold himself up. Probably more of a gesture really, because it’s hard to think something as large and sturdy as a centaur could be held up by just a hand on another.

Elays senses Conjuration magic along with Evocation when looking at the piles of glass.

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday October 26th, 2021 10:12:13 PM
Kiwina defers to Rolth for the explanation of who the group are, but will add Pelonius and Hollyhocks are concerned about him and not having an easy time on Centaur Isle.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (55/82HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) |
Tuesday October 26th, 2021 10:42:06 PM
"By Domi, he foresaw our coming and led us to you. We are the Eight Petaled Rose, champions of the Taurnament, favored of Hollyhocks. We came here in the service of Pelonius, to learn your fate and assist your return, as you are needed at home. And so we have done! We too found the mysterious Nyloth, who guided us here, and spoke of a test from Domi. I hope that by finding you, we have taken a step toward succeeding In that endeavor. More generally, I believe that Domi leads us to reunify the Taurs and return us all to noble status. And perhaps again we have made some strides in that direction today. Will you allow me to bless you with a small measure of Domi’s power, which may refresh you?"

If they agree, Rolth will touch each in turn, using his Calming Touch to remove fatigue, shaken, and sickened conditions.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday October 26th, 2021 11:06:10 PM
Tsak doesn't require any healing so he excuses himself from the room and the treasure hunt to head back out into the corridor. He keeps his eyes out for any unwanted intruders, though he doesn't really expect any.

Esmerelda wanders around the room having a bit of a sniff at the new folk. She is careful to steer clear of any broken glass. Eventually, somewhat non-plussed, she makes her way back out to Tsak.

Son Imod Hugh C 63/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Wednesday October 27th, 2021 12:36:43 AM
Son Imod says to the Centaurs, "I am a newcomer to these Petals. I was raised by my master who was a martial artist and botanist among other things. I had a dream of Imod. Imod told me in my dream that he was losing patience with his Children and the time has come that they or we put aside our petty differences. He asked me if I would humble myself to seek a good beyond that which benefits minotaurs and told me to seek out Nyloth and have him take me to the Metal Door. Imod blessed my path to this chamber. I understand the way was difficult for the rest of the Petals but I was able to catch up without incident. As a follower of Imod and martial artist I feel it is my duty to do as He asks, if He wants the different groups of taurs to put aside their differences then I will help with that goal."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 2/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday October 27th, 2021 9:54:35 AM
As the others talk Falco looks over the Petals to make sure no one is over injured. Satisfied that a good nights sleep will cure what is left, or one last channel before the end of the day, he focuses back on what the others are saying. 'Rolth is so well spoken, it does we well that is acts as our mouth. This new fellow is interesting though.'

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ;
Wednesday October 27th, 2021 12:23:28 PM
Channel Energy: 12
A burst of energy erupted from Wil as he healed himself and anyone around him.
"I'm ready to take on those stone golems now.. let's go," Wil says with a smile.
"but.. I will take the easy way with that whistle you have," he adds.
"You taurs work together so well. Why in the world would you not get along? Did it have something to do with that big shake-up that happened with the Sawgrass or is there a history? History would be unfortunate. One misses so much but being shanghaied and left in the bottom of a boat." Wil asks.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance:x1 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Cure Moderate Wounds: used x3, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Ape), Moderate Wounds- x1 D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=17 ;
Wednesday October 27th, 2021 2:01:28 PM
Elyas continues to check out the gemstones. conjuration and evocation... he mutters to himself, thinking these may be similar to the elemental gems they received before.

he picks one up gingerly, and assuming it doesn't explode on him or anything of the sort, he will start performing basic tests to sus out what it is useful for.

spellcraft = 17...

if he doesn't figure anything out (likely with that roll), and if i doesn't explode, he will gather all three of the gems up and put them in the bag of holding.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 3x greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (150/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)

"We are the Eight Petaled Rose, champions of the Taurnament, favored of Hollyhocks." (DM Mark) MAP d20=16 ;
Wednesday October 27th, 2021 8:14:05 PM
Rolth explains who the Petals are and how they came to be here. He uses his calming touch on the Centaurs, and they do seem less fatigued.
Kiwina adds some detail to Rolth’s story.
Tsak leaves the room and watches in the corridor for trouble.
Son Imod relates how he arrived here, and mentions Imod’s impatience with strife between the Taurs.
Falco makes sure no one is injured.
Wil channels some more healing (12 points), and wonders aloud why there would be strife among the Taurs.
Elyas gingerly picks up one of the long, rough crystals. Even as he holds it the glow fades from all of them completely. He is unable to divining the properties of the thing, though he knows they are imbued with magic still.

Eventhough Rolth’s calming touch and Wil’s healing has a benefit, still these three centaurs remain somewhat less than they should be.

It is clear that the other two centaurs defer to Pholus. At the mention of Pelonius, Pholus tired eyes sofen. ”Ah yes, the champions of the Taurnament. Hollyhocks mentioned you then, and has several times since. So it does not surprise me that Domi would choose you to visit my daughter and seek out rescue. I deeply regret that three, perhaps four of our group perished. Tell me, did you by chance hear of Brygape? He was alive when we became trapped.

“Long has there been strife between the Taur races. I would like to say it was just our competitive spirit, but alas it has become something darker. I sought this place in response to dreams from Domi. My intent was to seek wisdom in who should succeed me. But Domi had other ends in mind. There were lessons here that we needed to heed, lessons written on the walls of this place.” He coughs a phlegmy cough that causes looks of concern from Barbale and Timapius, but he continues.

“During my time trapped in the mirror, Domi spoke to me. He has told me what I must do among the centaurs. But more importantly, he has given these three mirrors with a stern message for all the Taurs. I need to bring these mirrors back, and it looks like I will need your help with that. I think with the mirrors out of this room, that the treasure there may be safely touched. We should drink the wine together to celebrate what Domi has done through you, but the treasure there should be yours as a reward.” He has another fit of coughing.

As he speaks, his voice echoes in this place, and reflections of all of you abound from all the mirrors lining the walls.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=16 ;
Wednesday October 27th, 2021 8:51:47 PM
“I am willing to help take the windows from the room,” Wil says as he joins the others.
He approaches a mirror and measures its weight and how hard it will be to move. If there are no problems, he will pick it up. (Check for traps: 16)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Wednesday October 27th, 2021 9:39:14 PM
"Domi be praised! Certainly I will help carry the mirrors from this place. Where must we take them? Please tell us more of the lessons that you have learned from the walls of this place. We have seen the writings, but have not puzzled it all out ourselves. As far as Brygape, he did escape, and we rescued him from pirates before allowing him to head back to Centaur Isle aboard the Pounding Fury. Captain Kira seemed uncomfortable leaving you behind but did not know what else to do in the situation. Come, let us remove the mirrors and claim the reward!"

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Thursday October 28th, 2021 12:25:57 AM
Son Imod says to Pholus after his coughing fits subside, "Are you okay? That cough does not sound good."

As for the mirrors Son Imod says, "You can count me in with respect to moving the mirrors. If Imod wills it then it shall be done. I can carry a lot so I'm willing to take up this burden if it furthers the goal of Tauric cooperation and if we get to celebrate with wine after it is done more's the better."

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday October 28th, 2021 8:57:19 AM
Kiwina is also willing to help.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday October 28th, 2021 11:31:09 AM
Elyas chuckles a bit at Pholus' words. guess it's a good thing I didn't pick the mirrors up and chuck them at the golems then! he thinks.

I do not have much physical strength, but after the next time i rest i could help transport the mirrors with some teleportation if needed.

it's certainly worth trying to get the treasure once the mirrors are moved. we know now how to get someone out of them if they get stuck again.

unfortunately I don't know what these stones do, but the are magical. I will study them closer in the morning.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/16T/17FF|CMD 28| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|22/-/-/-/-|(WFin,Bls,IC,Hst,Flk,Chrg,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 7(x
Thursday October 28th, 2021 11:48:58 AM
When Mak heard the taur talking about racial strife all he heard was blah blah blah...Whatever was happening amongst the taur races certainly didn't extend to the other races like humans, elves, and dwarves and he doubted the few short weeks since they'd come from Minotaur Island had changed the attitudes of those from Greenvale..or for that matter the ones from Liontaur Island.

Still, he was hopeful. Maybe it would be better on Bridge Island. It could be worse...they could all be heartseeded.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 2/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Thursday October 28th, 2021 3:09:32 PM

"I am no going to be much help with the mirrors but I am sure it can be worked out. The treasure is, of course, would be welcome news at that point. Those golems gave us a bit of a thrashing so maybe it is getting near time to upgrade some equipment."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

"We are the Eight Petaled Rose, champions of the Taurnament, favored of Hollyhocks." (DM Mark) MAP
Thursday October 28th, 2021 9:15:29 PM
Wil takes a look at the mirrors to gauge their size and portability.
Rolth says he is willing to take the mirrors from here. He asks what Pholus has learned from this place. He says that Brygape did escape and is still alive. (As I recall, Brygape threatened the captain of The Pounding Fury with losing his ship if he did not take Brygape back to Centaur Isle. Brygape was killed in the pirate attack. The Pounding Fury was badly damaged and you towed her back to Bridge Island where they intended to effect repairs.)
Son Imod is worried about Pholus, but eager to help with taking the mirrors from here as is Kiwina.
Elyas suggests some more magical options after some rest.
Mak listens.
Falco is interested in the treasure, though he thinks he cannot be much help with the mirrors.

Examination of the mirrors shows them to be about 7’ tall and nearly 3’ wide. They seem to weigh over 100 pounds. Both the frame and the tilting stand that holds them up is very sturdy and well made. They have a solid wood backing and the border of each is carved differently, one depicts liontaurs, another has a border of centaurs, and the third shows minotaurs. In the middle of these mirrors is a large bottle of blue wine surrounded by a pile of gold and gems.

Pholus replies, ”What have we learned here? Well, it seems the words of the prophets are written on the stoneway walls and underground halls.

“Two are stronger than one, and a cord of many strands is not easily broken.”
“Might and magic are often mistaken as the path to power, when they usually only lead to death.”
“False visions can be your downfall.”
“Music can soothe the soul. The music of the sphere can do more.”
“This is the beginning of wisdom - that communication and understanding leads to peace and cooperation.”

“Long did I contemplate these while trapped in the mirror. Some I think are a simple warning about the room, and some a clue for how to proceed. But all these things, indeed this very place, are a warning for all Taurs to turn from a path of destruction and pull together as one. And clearly Domi sending you here was to humble us in our hubris. Indeed, perhaps you are here to humble all Taurs. Have you been to the other isles recently, and if so why do you think that is?”

What now?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Thursday October 28th, 2021 9:42:20 PM
Rolth shakes his head and admits, ""I think the golem strikes must have addled my wits for a moment. Brygape is actually dead, after having forced the Captain of the Pounding Fury to set out for home. We did defeat the pirates and save the Fury, but not before they killed Brygape. Still, we learned enough of the story to lead us here, so all is not lost! As for your questions, we indeed have been to all the Taur Isles, drawn by missives from taurs, but I think guided by Domi. In each place, we sought, sometimes successfully, to bring taurs together through talk, trade, or taking up arms together. And the leaders of each place have sent us on further quests across the isles, until we arrived here on Bridge Isle, where Kiwina, a minotaur named Sable, and I started out together some time ago. Nyloth has appeared twice at least during this journey, and so must be of some note in this story. What am I leaving out, my fellow Petals?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+9=17 ;
Thursday October 28th, 2021 10:26:32 PM
Kiwina looks at the mirrors carefully. Although his skill at shipwork is not furniture making, the materials are similar and he will see as best he can if they can be prepared to minimize incidental damage as they are carried. (Craft = 19 if he is able to take 10, or 17 if not, prior to adjustments)

He also picks up the formerly glowing gemstone that he found. He does not touch the treasure between the mirrors, based on Pholus'es warning.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday October 28th, 2021 11:52:07 PM
Tsak moves up to the corner and as he keeps watch on the deserted corridor he listens but hears nought. The torchlight doesn't reach this far but his eyes adjust. Hello darkness, my old friend.
He enjoys the moment of peace away from the hubbub that is occuring in the next room.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Friday October 29th, 2021 12:39:26 AM
Son Imod asks, "Should maybe we move the mirrors one at a time with Kiwana, Rolth and I moving them together? In that way all 3 types of taur would be working cooperatively to move the mirrors where they need to go."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 2/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Friday October 29th, 2021 9:45:58 AM
Falco nods at Son Imod "A wise idea to have the three taur carry the mirrors together. Unity from the start with them at least."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d3=3 ;
Friday October 29th, 2021 2:49:26 PM
"Can we tie the mirror to one of our centaur teammates, follow and place it in the hallway, then repeat?"
"I don't want to suggest or insult anyone one, please don't hate me?" Wil pleads. "I want to be sensitive to rules and practices but I'm not that familiar with taurs. I apologize."

"A hundred pounds, I could probably handle that with a bit of a struggle. Not sure how much you guys would enjoy seeing a bit of a struggle." Wil smiled. "I'd prefer to move them quickly so we can leave this dank place. Maybe fight those stone golems this time?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday October 29th, 2021 4:36:16 PM
[b]one at a time will take a longer time, but makes sure the mirrors are safe. we do not want to damage them if they are indeed valuable relics. I like the plan to move carefully, especially witht he instrument to placate the golems.

"You will always have a place in my Herd." (DM Mark) MAP
Friday October 29th, 2021 7:03:25 PM
Rolth provides some background info.
Kiwina looks at the mirrors, wondering how well they’ll survive being moved.
Tsak keeps watch on the silent corridor and listens for the sound of silence.
Son Imod suggests the taurs work together to move the mirrors, moving them one at a time.
Falco agrees.
Mak suggests a wagon.
Wil politely suggests tying the mirrors to the centaurs. He wonders about getting past the stone golems.
Elyas likes the idea of moving the mirrors carefully.

Pholus’ countenance darkens at the mention of Brygape. ”I will need to speak with Captain Kira about this to better understand. Brygape must’ve fled when we were trapped. Somehow he made it past those stone golems. But the fact that he made no effort to get help or come back to free us is disturbing. It’s a pity he’s dead, but it may have save me the trouble…” The other two centaurs nod in agreement.

”As for these mirrors, they are indeed sacred relics since I believe it is Domi that placed them here. I fear we may not be much help, at this point.” He gestures to himself and Barbale and Timapius. ”I do indeed apprecaite your offers to help. I have a chime that allowed us to bypass the stone golems before, so I hope it will again.”

Barbale adds, ”You are indeed a good and noble group, and you three represent the true ideals of what the Taur races should be. You will always have a place in my Herd.”

”And mine.” adds Timapius.

You can see that, despite your ministrations these three centaurs are indeed weak. It’s almost as if they are recovering from a long illness, or perhaps starvation though none seem famished or thirsty.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Saturday October 30th, 2021 7:52:02 AM
Rolth works with his fellow taurs to lift the mirrors one at a time and move them into the hallway. As he does so, he continues talking with Pholus and the others, "I am honored to be called one of your Herd! As for Brygape, it would seem that he was terrified by the whole experience, and thought that you must all be dead. Although I suppose that could just be what he told himself to excuse his lack of steadfastness. In any event, I must warn you that things are tense back on Centaur Isle, with the various factions at each other's throats. We can help you return, of course. In the meantime, let me tell you more of how we came to be here. There is a threat to the Taur Isles, masterminded by some abomination called the Deep. We have traveled the Isles and the seas in between, encountering and defeating its servants. As we have done so, we have had occasions to foster ties between the taurs. We helped a liontaur village on Minotaur Isle deal with violent racists there--although truth be told, we might have been to violent in our defense. The Purple Duke then sent us as emissaries to Liontaur Isle, where again we did a service the local Council of Clans. They in turn sent us to deliver a message to you. By the time we arrived on Centaur Isles, you had already left to come here to Bridge Island. And so here we are. Would you like our assistance in returning to Centaur Isle? And when and where would you like us to deliver the message from the Council of Clans? Here, or upon our return to Centaur Isle?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Sunday October 31st, 2021 6:41:49 PM
Kiwina helps move the mirrors to the hall, but asks if any of the spellcasters has a way to protect them for the longer trip to town. As he recalls, it to the town. As he recalls, it took about a day to get from town to the doors outside these halls. Barring that, it's back to doing what they can with ropes and blankets.

Once the mirrors are out of the room, it sounded as if Pholus believed the treasure would be safe to touch. Kiwina is willing to help with safeguards if the rest of the group wants to be sure, as suggested by their spellcasters

After that, well maybe being magical items will help the mirrors avoid incidental damage, as well.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Sunday October 31st, 2021 7:45:45 PM
"I wish," Will responds to Kiwina. "I would be a transporting fool if I could transport things. Maybe it's something to look into." Wil helps where he can in relation to moving the mirrors.
"You know, ape," he says to the summoned ape. "You could help too unless you don't think you can without smashing the mirrors. You are around for a little bit."

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Monday November 1st, 2021 12:12:36 AM
Son Imod helps carry the burden of the mirror. To the centaurs he says, "You 3 are welcome in my herd anytime as well. Though my herd is kind of small what with me being a foundling raised by my master. I think technically it is just him and me and well you and I guess the other Petals. Herds can grow quickly when one isn't looking."

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/16T/17FF|CMD 28| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|22/-/-/-/-|(WFin,Bls,IC,Hst,Flk,Chrg,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 7(x
Monday November 1st, 2021 9:19:13 AM
Mak smiled at the invitation the three taurs had to join their "herds", but couldn't miss the lack of diversity by omitting the non taurs in that. It didn't annoy him, he expected that the children of Domi would likely stick together and was glad they were patching up their differences at the least.

"WE NEED A WAGON." Mak emphasized once more. "Unless you people want to carry these all the way back to town. Elmer is probably weak with hunger if he's still alive, so he's not carrying these. So we'll need to get a wagon. Yep, that is what we need, a wagon. Can we get one of those in town? You know, a wagon?"

Mak took a sip from his cup and noted that it was just plain water as he'd already used it's magic once today. He put the thing away and pulled out a wine skin he'd specially prepared for the trip. After a drink or two he smiled as all was once again right in the world.

"So, three mirrors. Two people on each one and we haul them out of here. Once outside we put them in our wagon, you know, the one we need, and then head back to town. You'll need some oxen, mules, or whatever to haul that wagon though."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 2/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday November 1st, 2021 10:52:50 AM

"Yes, clearly a wagon as magical means are quite beyond us. There is little help for transportion that the warper-sar will offer so a good old tool. Now do we leave a guard with the mirrors an send a group to scout for a wagon? Maybe a pile of hay or some such as well to cushion the mirrors. Would there be a farm near by?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

"I am honored to be called one of you herd." (DM Mark) MAP
Monday November 1st, 2021 4:15:57 PM
Rolth says he is honored to join the herds of Barbale and Timapius. He says Brygape was terrified and thought everyone dead, so he fled. Then he provides some background about what the Petals refer to as “the Deep,” adding that he has a message from the Purple Duke for the centaurs.
Kiwina wonders if the mirrors can be magically transported and if the pile of treasure is actually safe to touch once the mirrors are out.
Wil suggests that perhaps his ape could hlep carry the mirrors. (How long will this ape be around? It’s been a couple minutes.)
Son Imod
Mak clarifies several times that a wagon is needed to transport the mirrors, and asks if he can get a wagon in town. The centaurs think he probably can. He wonders what may have become of Elmer. (Your current DM lost track. Did you leave him outside this place when you went in? In what manner - was he tied up, was he hobbled? Just wondering.)
Falco agrees that a wagon is in order, and wonders about some farms nearby. (You did pass some early on the trek.)

Barbale and Timapius will clarify that the invitation to join their herds was not limited to the taurs - it is open to all the Petals. They were merely noting that the three taurs in the party seem to represent the ideals all taurs should follow, and that no distrespect toward the non-taurs was intended.

Barbale and Timapius seem to jockey a bit over Rolths acceptance, but through some complicated interaction between the two Barbale seems to win out and she begins letting Rolth know what will actually be involved being part of her herd. It quickly become clear that joining her herd is not merely symbolic. Rolth will be expected to relocate to Centaur Island and BE part of her herd on a regular basis, accepting her authority over him.

Timapius replies to Son Imod with a smile, ”I was not aware that Minotaurs had herds, but perhaps I am uninformed. In anycase, I already lead a herd, so I fear I must respectfully decline joining yours.”

They seem to take this whole being a part of a herd pretty seriously, and you conclude the offer was not made lightly.

The Petals work to move the mirrors out of this room and into the hallway. Everyone there is terrified at the thought of having the ape help, so that idea is put to rest. They are heavy and their size makes them unwieldy, but they are not otherwise difficult to move. You find that though can be tilted on thier stands, they can also be locked in place making them a bit easier to deal with. They seem sturdy, but you assume the glass in them may be fragile though this has not been tested. Certainly a wagon would be the simplest means of transport.

Pholus listens carefully to everything that is said. He addresses a number of things:

”Brygape? Do not make excuses for him. When we were trapped, he could see us in the mirrors. He may have fled those jagged glass monstrosities you killed, but he knows were were not dead. The fact that he said we were dead and made no effort to bring help speaks to his loyalty. I will deal with his herd when I return.

“Factions on Centaur Isle? I don’t know what you encountred, but if you spoke with Pelonius and Hollyhocks, I am encouraged. Jockying amoungst the herds is to be expected, all the moreso with many of our leaders being away. I will settle with them when I return. As for transport, we would very much appreciate your assistance with getting back to Centaur Isle.

“The Deep? I have not heard of this and I am not aware of any threat to my people. If there is something we should do, please tell us.

“A message from the Purple Duke to the ceantaurs? You may give it to me - I would like to read it. As noted on the walls of this place, communication among the taurs has been lacking and is becoming our downfall. I believe that if we can get these mirrors to the leaders of each of the Isles, they will help with this.”

The map is not critical to keep current at this point, but I left the link in case there is a need.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/16T/17FF|CMD 28| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|22/-/-/-/-|(WFin,Bls,IC,Hst,Flk,Chrg,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 7(x
Monday November 1st, 2021 4:28:31 PM
OOC: DM Highlight to display spoiler: {When we entered the dungeon it was near nightfall and Mak assumed (incorrectly) that they'd only venture in to see the entrance. So, he didn't prepare Elmer in any way for an extended absence. He would have left him loosely tethered in case predators came after him. Since we ended up staying inside for three, maybe four days, Mak hopes the horse wandered off to get water at least. Elmer still had all his tack on as well. Please note that Mak made multiple attempts to get outside to the horse but was vetoed each time. We got any druids with us? }

Mak was willing to help carry whatever was needed. As for the invitation to join the heard he didn't say anything as he fully intended to return to Ailsildur one day to claim his inheritance and send those heartseeded SOBs back to the lower planes where they came from. Changing his allegiance at this point was out, but he certainly appreciated the thought of becoming allies in the Wold.

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday November 1st, 2021 8:14:25 PM
"Did Brygape say they were dead? I thought he said lost. In any case, he was already wounded, and did not last long. Captain Kira would have to tell you what he said to her."

Kiwina asks if part of the group should stay here with the mirrors and recovering centaurs while the rest find a wagon or two. It would be a matter of a couple of days, and perhaps rest under a healer's care would help Pholus, Barbale, and Timapius. It's clear that he thinks he and Rolth would make the trip fastest, but only by hours.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Monday November 1st, 2021 10:11:03 PM
"Mak, I view you all as equal partners in this quest because I think that we taurs need the help of the noble races to return taurkind to that sanctified status as well. I'm sorry if I implied otherwise! I like the wagon idea, but suggest that we get the mirrors to the entrance to this complex before sending a few Petals to get one, perhaps from a nearby farm rather than all the way back in town. Pholus, I would propose to deliver the Duke's message to you once we are safely waiting for the wagon to return, rather than here and now, if you agree." Turning to the other centaurs, he bows and replies, "Forgive me, I am unfamiliar with centaur herd customs, and did not realize that it would be exclusive and binding. Alas, for now, my fate is tied to the Eight Petaled Rose and our quest. So please do not take my refusal of your honorable offer as anything other than my determination to meet my obligations and fulfill my duty to all taurkind."

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 12:35:35 AM
Son Imod says, "I was going to ask where we were going to get a wagon from, but Rolth you seem to have addressed that. Let's move the mirrors to the cave entrance / exit and then see to getting us a wagon to move them to their intended destination."

To Timaprius he says, "Well what else would you call a gathering of minotaurs? We are part bull after all as you are part horse and Wemics are part large cat. I could see a gathering of Wemics called a pride but your people and mine wouldn't we be both be herds per the common parlance? I don't think my usage was as formal as yours as I just meant it as a term for a grouping whereas yours seems to have some special significance. Forgive me if I have given offense as that was not my intention."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 4:42:09 AM
A wagon you say Mak, that's a wheely good idea. Well done old son.

Tsak chuckles to himself at his hilarity. Now that the rescured taurs seem a little more steady on their feet he redirects his attention and helps with moving the mirrors.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 2/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 9:35:04 AM
"I will stay with Pholus, Barbale, and Timapius. to provide what care I can while others get wagons."

Listen to Son Imod Falco titters to himself whispering. "What would a group of my kind be? A menagerie? A zoo? Oh, I know an Arc."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 11:09:07 AM
The ape was gone when Wil asked. He assumed it was there but...

"Maybe a clutch?" Wil responds to Falco.
"I can stay if you rest want to get a wagon. Do we need to take the mirror parts? I thought we were just going to move it so we can collect the treasure."
"One question about those stone golems. Do we want to confront them and make sure that is safe before we do anything else?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 12:06:58 PM
we sill need ot move carefully to avoid the dangers in the other rooms as we leave this place. the golems should be able to be pacified with the chime, which will save us a lot of hassle in that room. we should move carefully through the coffin room and watch for more of those shadows. and we have to move the mirrors out through the doorway in an acid wall, how will we protect them from damage there?

i will volunteer to be one of the ones who stays here with these rescued nobles while others try to locate a cart or wagon. I will not be much help with that unless i have time to rest again.

Elyas does what he can to help transport the mirrors, but he would mostly be in the way with so many large and stronger members around.

"That's a wheely good idea. " (DM Mark) MAP
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 2:23:01 PM
Mak stands ready to carry whatever is needed.
Kiwina is a bit unsure exactly what was related about Brigape by Captain Kira, and suggests that Pholus check with the Captain to see what she knows.
Rolth says he would prefer to wait to give Pholus the message the Purple Duke sent to him. He also respectfully says that he cannot join a centaur herd since his loyalty is to the Petals.
Son Imod suggests moving the mirrors to the entrance of this place. He muses about the animal basis of the tauric races, suggesting that the groups of them are akin to their seeming animal counter parts (or at least that’s how it’s perceived.)
Tsak makes a joke about the wagon. Timapius groans, as Barbale laughs and says, ”Do not PUNnish us so…”
Falco offers to stay with the centaurs if the others go to get a wagon. In response to Son Imod, he wonders what he people might be collectively called.
Wil offers a suggestion to Falco. He also offers to stay with the centaurs.
Elyas also offers to stay, and wonders aloud how to deal with the threats of this place.

(For reference regarding Brygape, you can check the May 22 and 24, 2001 DM posts. But there is no expectation the PCs have exact recall.)

Barbale graciously accepts Rolth’s refusal to join her herd. ”I understand. In any event, know that you are welcome among the centaurs for your service to the Head Stallion and the Corral.”

Sense Motive DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {From the subtle flare of his nostrils and movement of his hooves, you can tell that Pholus is irritated that the Petals have a message for him that they will not give him yet, though he keeps his emotions in check. And you can tell that Barbale and Timapius are a bit surprised at this as well.}

Knowledge Nobility DC 10:Highlight to display spoiler: {Pholus is the leader of the centaurs. In human terms, this would be akin to a king or powerful local ruler. Kings are not used to being told they just need to wait. However, this particular king is in your debt just now.}

Even in his weakened state, Pholus is a regal presence. To Son Imod, Pholus says, “I think you misunderstand our use of the terms Corral and Herd. These terms may have similarities to those used to refer to animals, but they are quite different terms for us. These are political divisions, and how we organize Centaur Society. Indeed, for most taurus mention of our animal similarities is considered offensive. I have found this to be true for minotaurs as well, though liontaurs seem to be less touchy on this point. As for offense, none is taken Son Imod.

“As far as minotaur herds go, I suppose you could create one, but this would be a new thing for minotaurs and perhaps not well received. What do you call a group of minotaurs, you ask? I do not know. What do you call a group of humans or elves?” Pholus’ tone is respectful as he says these things, taking on the role of a tutor as centaurs often do.

Speaking of threats, how do you deal with the route to the entrance? Pholus will relate that as the stone golems had attacked, he puzzled out the clue and broke the metal sphere on the table. When he rang the chime that was inside, the golems immediately ceased their attacks and returned to their positions along the walls, but not before the Stallion Sebochus was slain.

There were no shadows in the room with the two sarcophagi. There they fought and defeated two mummified minotaurs that killed the Mare Agarime. They did not encounter any shadows. And then there is the matter of the acid rain in the first room.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:28(AO)/24/16T/17FF|CMD 28| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|22/-/-/-/-|(WFin,Bls,IC,Hst,Flk,Chrg,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 7(x d20+5=9 ;
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 3:03:33 PM
OOC: KS: Nobilty, Taking 10, Roll 18; Sense Motive +5, Roll 9, Fail.

Mak was surprised at how accommodating the King of Centaurs was being. It spoke well of his thoughts on the petals, but still Mak thought to add. "We should be out of here soon. I too long for the open air."

"We should get moving, We've some wheels to hire." Mak said indicating that purchasing a wagon wouldn't be ideal, but hiring a wagon and it's driver might suit them better.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=21 ;
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 5:05:49 PM
Rolth notices the subtle signs of the Chief Stallion's concealed displeasure at being made to wait on the message from the Duke, and offers with a bow, "On second thought, I should not further delay contact between the Purple Duke and your august self, given the importance of ties between all taurs. Allow me to present this message to you now." With that, he hands over the sealed message to Pholus.

That duty done, he turns to the planning. "I agree that the chime is the best means of bypassing the stone golems, who pose a great risk to our quest if fought head on. We did not encounter any additional shadows when we returned to the room where Agarime was slain, so hopefully that remains safe. Maybe we should check for the magic items that we detected on one of the chests that the summoned elemental later burst asunder. As for the acid, it was not too hard to avoid on the way in, and we can protect the mirrors with blankets and quickly wash them off as needed, I think. Of course, magic might help, if anyone has enough mojo left today. Pholus, is it the way of your people to try to recover the remains of your fallen comrades? If so, we can do our best to remove them from this place. Any other thoughts?"

(Sense Motive = 21 success to detect Pholus' irritation at being made to wait on the message.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 7:57:58 PM
Kiwina suggests this order of exit, then.
* They will carry the mirrors to the next room, but not out of the hallway.
* They will gather the treasure where the mirrors were.
* Pholus will give someone (Kiwina would work) the chime to stop the golems, or could use it himself. That person would step into the rooms and sound the chime in order to stop the golems (and hastily retreat if it doesn't work), Someone would remain with the chime in case the golems reactivate while the remainder of the group shuttles the mirrors through that room. The group would also recover the body of Sebochus.
* Recover the body of Agarime from that room on the way to the door leading to the acid room. Ferry the mirrors and Sebochus to that point as well.
* Verify that the door can be opened.
* Protect the mirrors with what they can find or conjure -- blankets or bedrolls if nothing else. The open the door and hurry past the acid.
* Clear anything with acid off of the mirrors. See what time of day it is, and plan the remainder of the trip from there.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+4=5 ;
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 11:41:57 PM
To Pholus Son Imod says, "Well as I've stated I have been fairly secluded in my upbringing with my master. He too was a green mage and though he had to use his herbal healing abilities on occasion for the most part he kept to himself. I left because I had my dream of Imod and it has been a very interesting and informative journey so far. Perhaps if we are to sincerly close the gap between the respective Tauric races there will come a day where your Corralls and Herds are not only organized of Centaurs but of Minotaurs and Liontaurs as well? Wouldn't that be an interesting day?"

To Rolth Son Imod says, "Oh I've got plenty of magical energy left; the problem is most of it isn't really useful to what we are trying to do here."

The minotaur fails to notice the impatience regarding the message and has not studied nobility so he wouldn't know anything about that.

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds - used,cure light wounds - used, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning + plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn-used, flame strike + command plant (domain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 5:12:36 AM
Tsak helps lug the mirrors thru the winding corridor to the door of the room where the killer stone statues await. He spends all that time trying to think of something else funny to say. Nothing comes to mind so he settles for grunts and groans as he carries the booty.

Esmerelda sights a strange cat and lets out a hiss as Tsak walks past with a mirror. The cat hisses back at her then disappears and she doesn't see it again.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 10:48:21 AM
Elyas waits until the mirrors are out of the room and then attempts to collect the pile of treasure, knowing that if he somehow still gets stuck in the mirrors that his allies know how to deal with the magic now.

once that is done, he will be keeping an eye out for any lare things that could be used to block or divert the acid flow. a lid to one of the coffins might work, or a door if any of them were made of wood. he has a spell that can lift and hold something of up to 225 pounds to protect the mirrors as they are passed through the opening.

there is still something maical inside of the sarcophagus in the shadow room, but i d not know it is worth the risk of more shadows tot ry to recover it. what do you all think?

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+4=17 ;
Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 12:55:48 PM
"Do you think we should rest and get all our options available?"
Wil helps with the mirror where he can. He is eager to see what is exactly in the pile of goods in the center of the room. He is excited to approach the stone golems, wishes he could fight them and win.
"Eager is a little minimal," he says aloud, his tone deeper and unlike his normal voice. "You are very excited. Too much."
"Well, yeah, but they don't need to know all that. My private thoughts!" Wil countered.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance:x1 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Cure Moderate Wounds: used x3, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Ape), Moderate Wounds- x1 D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 2/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 1:32:04 PM
Falco agrees with Kiwina's plan and volenteers to be the chime bearer if needed, he is nimble and little at least if there is a problem. Beyond that he is little help with mirrors physically so he is careful to stay ahead at each turn and give helpful instructions.

"Pivot. Pivot. Pivot. Pivot.!"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

"Pivot. Pivot. Pivot. Pivot!" (DM Mark) MAP
Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 7:41:09 PM
Mak says that he looks forward to being out of this place, and plans to secure a wagon once the whole group is safely out.
Rolth differentially hands over the Purple Duke’s message to Pholus. He has some thoughts about the rooms, and asks about how to treat the dead centaurs.
Kiwina suggests several matters to address regarding the rooms, the bodies and the way out.
Son Imod suggests that perhaps one day all taurs will be part of centaur herds.
Tsak helps carry mirrors.
Elyas moves back into the room once the three mirrors are out to gather the pile treasure. He reminds others, as Rolth and Kiwina did, that there may be magic items still in the room where the shadows were.
Wil seems a bit eager to battle the stone golems.
Falco provides what help he can, offering to handle the golem chime.

Elyas survives collecting the treasure. It contains 5,000 gold pieces imprinted with Domi’s holy symbol (no added value though), 5,000 gp value in gems, and a very large bottle of Blue Wine.

Knowledge Local or Knowledge Religion DC 12, taurs add +5 to their roll: Highlight to display spoiler: {In tauric societies, tauric Purple wine is considered a very precious resource -- the only thing more valuable than that is the mystical Blue wine that is used for religious purposes only. It is an immediate death sentence to be caught dealing illegally in the making, trading, buying, selling or possession of Blue wine that one hasn't gotten permission from the religious sects for.}

”Thank you Rolth.” Pholus reads the missive from the Duke. ”Hmm. Increasing trade. Excellent. This is also a good sign as it will require more cooperation. He says he’s made a similar proposal to the Chief on Liontaur Isle. Good.”

“As for the dead, we would prefer the bodies be properly dealt with. Given where we are, it would be appropriate to burn them. Perhaps we can do than when we are outside.”

The Petals move the mirrors. Kiwina moves into the Dome of the Liontaurs with its liontaur statues and it’s ceiling tiled with scenes of liontaurs frolicking, fighting hellhounds, and resting in their traditional homes. Five of the liontaur statues come to life and Kiwina rings the chime, sending them back against the walls. Then the others move in. Once again the stone golems seem to move, and once again Kiwina calms them by ringing the chime. It seems that each time someone moves in the golems come to life. However, with the chime, the group makes it through the Dome of the Liontaurs carrying the heavy mirrors.

They move to the room where the Shadows were, recovering the bodies of Sebochus and Agarime along the way. They verify that the doors here can all be opened, though they tend to slowly close again if left on their own. Opening the door to the acid room, an acrid stench hits them as before and death rains down the walls, including the doorways in and out.

But I got a little ahead of things.

In the room with the two two large stone sarcophagi, where the dead mummies lay, it is the southernmost one that radiates two point sources of magic, though it looks to be empty. Who and how do you investigate this?

The map is still there for your use.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+11=18 ;
Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 9:17:05 PM
(OOC: I must be tired IRL this week. Of course the message was from the Council of Clans, not the Purple Duke, as noted in Rolth's Oct 30th post. That one was our previous quest. Sorry about that Sigh.)

Rolth shakes his head one more time, and his eyes uncross completely. "Sorry Pholus, my brains must still have been sloshing around from that blow to the head, but I think I'm better now. This missive is from the liontaur Council of Clans, although as you say, a similar arrangement was proposed by the Purple Duke to the liontaurs. I agree with you that it is a good sign indeed!"

Upon re-encountering the magic auras in the sarcophagi, Rolth recalls that Elyas had learned much about it, namely that the strong one has enchantment, necromancy, evocation, and transmutation. One moderate one emanates transmutation, and the other emanates enchantment. It might be worth checking if anything has changed, especially since the number of auras appears to have gone from three to two...

Regarding the blue wine, Rolths highlights its religious significance to taurs, and the death sentence associated with messing with it without proper permission. "Fellas, maybe we should be careful with that wine, until we can see what the proper religious authorities thing might be right to do with it. I'm still pretty new to the whole shaman thing and might be better of checking with more experienced folks first."

(Knowledge local = 18, success)

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+10=25 ;
Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 9:20:23 PM
(know local = 25)

"I wonder. If that wine came to us from Domi, surely we can consider it permissible. But how would we explain that to authorities, and for what purpose would we use it? Rolth,do you have any idea?"

When it comes to investigating the sarcophogi, Kiwina is willing to help but looks to the spellcasters for direction on how to do so.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Thursday November 4th, 2021 1:03:15 AM
Son Imod says to Pholus and Rolth, "It sounds like your people will be cooperating more as Imod intended through trade. Any word on increased trade with the Minotaurs?"

When it comes ot searching for the items Son Imod asks for a general area of where the auras are coming from and then goes over it with a fine tooth comb.

(Perception - take 20 = 37)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday November 4th, 2021 5:12:21 AM
Tsak stays with the mirrors as the group slowly makes its way out of the subterranean complex.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 2/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+8=20 ;
Thursday November 4th, 2021 10:05:59 AM
"That posession is punishable is disturbing but, I would think, Pholus would have the authority to cover us traveling with it until we get to the proper taurs."

In the room with the mummies Falco is intrested and moves to look at what the auras are coming from, when everyone is near by.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday November 4th, 2021 11:34:19 AM
“I’m disappointed,” Wil said as they were able to pass through the stone golem room but he didn’t leave without an immature gesture.
“Hey,” he said abruptly. “They deserved more then that Cicero. They are lucky this party didn’t get a second shot at them.
Regarding the multiple bodies, Wil advises the group that he is willing to lead the burial and ceremonies for the dead, with respect to how Gargul would want them prepared along with taking input on the Taur practices. Prior to the preparations, he prays first to Wardd then to Gargul for guidance in the hope to avoid any disrespect or jealousy between gods.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday November 4th, 2021 11:34:23 AM
“I’m disappointed,” Wil said as they were able to pass through the stone golem room but he didn’t leave without an immature gesture.
“Hey,” he said abruptly. “They deserved more then that Cicero. They are lucky this party didn’t get a second shot at them.
Regarding the multiple bodies, Wil advises the group that he is willing to lead the burial and ceremonies for the dead, with respect to how Gargul would want them prepared along with taking input on the Taur practices. Prior to the preparations, he prays first to Wardd then to Gargul for guidance in the hope to avoid any disrespect or jealousy between gods.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+11=28 ;
Thursday November 4th, 2021 3:38:14 PM
Elyas gets some help getting all of the gold into the bag of holding, along with the wine. he also is aware fo the religious rules around the wine
Well, hopefully if we bring it right to the priests they will not be overly angry at us. we are not dealing in the wine, or trying to make a profit, just returning it to the correct place.

Elyas walks with the others and again checks the auras in the sarcophagus as rolth suggests.

if i remember ight, we found a mechanism to open a false bottom on this thing, but decided to leave it while we explored the rest of the place. should we attempt to open it now?

"Should we attempt to open it now?" (DM Mark) MAP
Thursday November 4th, 2021 11:33:14 PM
Rolth corrects himself on the message for the centaurs. He also suggests not drinking the wine until getting permission from a Taur religious leader.
Kiwina thinks that if the wine came from Domi that would count as a religious leader.
Son Imod notes the missive discusses trade between the liontaurs and centaurs, but what about the minotaurs? He takes his time searching the sarcophagus and he can tell there is a carefully placed false bottom to the sarcophagus where he is told the magical auras were.
Tsak stays with the mirrors.
Falco thinks that Pholus would have the authority to decide if the wine is ok to be consumed.
Wil offers to oversee the burial of the dead centaurs according to Gargul’s strictures, with input from the centaurs.
Elyas helps put the gold, gems and wine in a bag of holding, hoping the priests will not be angry if they are given the wine. He checks the sarcophagus to see if the magics he saw before are still there, and they are.

As the heroes ponder the sarcophagus with it’s magical auras, Pholus responds to a couple of matters.

”Thank you Wil, but our custom in a far away place is to burn centaur bodies, not bury them.”

“As for the wine, Kiwina has the right of it. Domi has placed a bottle of sacred blue wine here. We shall share in it when we are quit of this place to celebrate.”

(Not really sure who is where, but I can infer that if needed.)

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Friday November 5th, 2021 12:48:28 AM
Son Imod says, "I can show you where the false bottom is but if we have someone in the party with knowledge of how mechanical things work they'd probably be better suited to opening it and retrieving whatever is in there radiating magic."

He will point this out to whoever is going to open the compartment.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Friday November 5th, 2021 6:27:05 AM
Rolth will position himself in the hallway to protect Pholus and the other centaurs if a threat emerges from the sarcophagus. When Son Imod mentions having someone with mechanical skills, Rolth chimes in, "Hey Wil, did you learn anything during your time on the streets that might be useful in opening the false bottom?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday November 5th, 2021 6:48:33 AM
Tsak is getting quite good at sneaking around, ollowing tracks and setting traps, but complicated mechanical devices are beyond him.
He continues to stay with the mirrors.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+13=29 ; d20+12=26 ;
Friday November 5th, 2021 7:57:03 AM
“I like to think I’m very good at this but if you don’t practice you lose it. Let me try to free that up.”
Wil attempts to free that up.
Disable Trap: 29 or Device: 26
“Regarding the burials, we can set up a pyre. Here or at home? We would have to have a wagon big enough to move the bodies”

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Friday November 5th, 2021 12:00:29 PM
Longspear in hand, Kiwina positions himself to be able attack if something comes at Wil from the sarcophagus. If there is room, he is on the opposite side from Wil.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday November 5th, 2021 12:15:42 PM
Everyone move into the hallway while he opens this. Will, if something pops up and attacks us, grab what you can and I will teleport the two of us out of here, into the hall with the rest of the team.

Elyas stands behind will, ready to grab him and dimensional step them both out of danger.

"Everyone move into the hallway while he opens this." (DM Mark) MAP
Friday November 5th, 2021 5:41:34 PM
Son Imod points out where the false bottom is in the sarcophagus.
Rolth moves into the hallway with the other centaurs.
Tsak is in the hallway too, keeping an eye on the mirrors.
Wil asks about setting up a funeral pyre once everyone is out. Follwing Son Imod’s direction, he prepares to open the false bottom. But before he does so, he checks for traps. Finding one, he attempts to disable it.
Mak stands ready.
Kiwina stays near Wil to guard him.
Elyas recommends everyone move to the hallway for safety.

With only Son Imod and Kiwina by his side, Wil deals with the sarcophagus. He is wise to check it for traps, and skillful at disabling it. With an audible click, Wil is able to prevent some sort of trap. He’s not entirely sure what, but he does see a few small holes in the base of the sarcophagus as he pulls up the false bottom. Who knows what might have come out of them?

(I’ve mentioned this before, but for reference you have to affirmatively say you are checking for traps. Most perception checks are reactive to what you see. Actually checking for traps requires calling that action out.)

Laying in the bottom of the sarcophagus you see two things:

+ A thick metal rod with a flanged ball at one end and six stud-like buttons along its length. This is the source of the enchantment, necromancy, evocation, and transmutation auras.
+ An ironwood staff with a fist-sized emerald that seems to have some dark, smoldering power within it. This has an aura of transmutation.

If checked, the sarcophagus still detects as magic with an aura of enchantment.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday November 5th, 2021 7:43:42 PM
(Ooc… will try to remember)
Wil talks excessively as he works through the trap. When he disables the trap and pulls open the bottom he smiles widely.
“This is great. I haven’t done this since I was taking up residence on First St in Dirt City. I had this great box, with the white cat I called Lucky. I busted into a Dart Safe house… have I told you…” He continued to talk on as he carefully pulled the contents from the bottom and placed them on the floor.
“This staff is certainly interesting… I wonder it is?”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 2/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+10=24 ; d20+9=26 ;
Friday November 5th, 2021 8:27:12 PM
Falco quickly clarifies. "The permission to transport I said, not consume. I assume you have some sort of licensing for both but transporting would be a lower bar." as a reply comes he pauses "Oh, well neverminded."

Once open he rushes in from the hall, curiosity getting the better of him, and looks at what he missed. Seeing the sarcophagus still glows with magic he holds his detect magic to zero in and tries to work out what is going on. {Know Arcane: 24 | Spellcraft: 26}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday November 6th, 2021 12:49:19 AM
Well nothing blew up or had a monster come flying out of it. Might be a first for this dungeon.
Well done Wil, thanks for not exploding us all mate.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+6=8 ; d20+5=15 ;
Saturday November 6th, 2021 12:41:22 PM
When no threat emerges, Rolth joins Falco in exploring this last magic aura, trying to assist his effort to understand it. He figures that identifying the two other items can wait until we camp out.

(KS Arcana = 8, fail
Spellcraft = 15, success to aid Falco)

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Sunday November 7th, 2021 11:14:36 PM
Kiwina keeps watching out for threats.while the group investigates what they've found.

Assuming no surprises occur, when the time comes, he helps move the mirrors the rest of the way.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Monday November 8th, 2021 1:20:04 AM
Son Imod looks at Falco investigating the sarcophagus further and asks, "Do you think the Sarcophogus itself might be magic?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=33 ;
Monday November 8th, 2021 2:49:27 PM
Elyas pats Wil on the back

Well done! these look quite interesting With some effort Elyas holds off on trying to spend the time studying the items now, and will work on identifying them once we are all out of danger.

He does however, check out the Sarcophagus now that the trap is disabled and they presumably can safely touch and investigate it closely to figure out what other spells are at work here...

Spellcraft = 33

"Well done Wil, thanks for not exploding us all mate." (DM Mark) MAP d20=7 ;
Monday November 8th, 2021 7:06:36 PM
Wil is excited that he can still disable a trap, and he’s curious about the staff. He removes the two items and places them on the floor.
Falco rushes in and tries to discern any magical properties associated with the sarcophagus. He has to actually touch the sarcophagus, and he can tell there is magic associated with this that would have caused a confusion effect in the area. This would have been an annoyance now, but could have been devastating during the battle with the shadows.
Tsak congratulates Wil in defusing the thing.
Rolth helps Falco.
Kiwina waits and moves the mirrors as needed.
Son Imod talks to Falco and confirms that the sarcophagus does indeed detect as magic.
Elyas is glad to know what Falco found out. He determines to check the two items later.
Mak looks helpful. Well, and he is pretty helpful in general. But he also looks the part.

The petals gather up the rod and the staff. They work together to get the mirrors down to the room with the acid. As they open the door to this room, the acrid scent almost takes their breath away and they hear the wailing as before. They see the stone faces on the walls are weeping acid, causing a spray within 5 feet of the walls.

This seems odd to Son Imod, since when he came through the place smelled the same, but the walls did not weep acid or wail.

The centaurs seem to be looking to the Petals for how they want to handle this. Sense Motive DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {The centaurs, including Pholus, seem to be watching the Petals to see their decision making process and how they handle obstacles. You don’t sense an arrogance in this, but more a respect and deference to the Petals situational authority in this place.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=27 ; d20+14=16 ;
Monday November 8th, 2021 8:30:19 PM
Rolth notes that Pholus and his crew seem to be waiting for the Petals to take the lead, so he steps up and offers, "I will counter the wailing again, in case it once again causes those among us to despair. And I think the acid is not so bad that we can't brave it for a quick dash. Any one of us healers can quickly mend the slight damage to our bodies. The question really seems to be how best to protect the mirrors. I would gladly sacrifice my large bedroll, and also have a large santa suit if we want to double wrap one. Do others have spells or abilities to allow us to pass unscathed?

(Countersong = 27, replaces Will saves vs the wailing when we move out)
(Sense Motive = 16, fail)

Effect Tracking:
Light (from Elyas)
Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 8m left
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 5/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 4/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 2/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Wil (BatMark subbing for Matt S)
Monday November 8th, 2021 8:41:38 PM
"What's that Cicero? Madness, madness I say. Humph, I choose luck instead, by Wardd. Hey guys, Cicero wanted me to give you a touch of madness, but I'm betting that you'd prefer a touch of luck instead." He counts the fingers on one hand, gets to seven and starts over, eventually concluding that he can give a touch of luck to himself and four others, one round at a time, just before they run through the acid. (Those so blessed by Wardd can reroll a d20 roll in the following round.)

He will also cast resistance orison (+1) on any character who doesn't already have a resistance bonus to saves. "Resistance is futile! What, wait, no, that's not right"

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Monday November 8th, 2021 11:30:57 PM
"I, too, can offer a bedroll to protect the mirrors."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 2:11:51 AM
I'll have a job of it just getting Esmerelda across. I can come back and help with a mirror once thats done. I wonder if its worth ringing that bell/chime thing again to see if it shuts this lot up? he says indicating the horrible noise emanating from the room.

Tsak is willing to cross the room a few times trusting to his hardiness and the available healers.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d3=3 ; d3=3 ; d3=1 ;
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 2:29:40 AM
Son Imod thought he had a plan but then he remembered that summon spells only last for 1 round per level not 10 rounds per level.

Instead he takes a look at what he has in his pack and sees the only thing that might help protect a mirror is his bedroll so he sets himself to the task of using it to help protect one of the mirrors.

If any of the mirrors is unprotected or if one is least protected he casts bear's endurance on himself right before they go and uses his bulk to shield that mirror from the acid opting to take the damage instead.

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds - used,cure light wounds - used, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance+ Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison -used, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn-used, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 2/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 9:42:30 AM
Falco considers the mirrors. As they are magic they are probably sturdy but best to be careful. Not thinking it will help Falco cast Hide from Undead on himself and looks at the others. "I can cast freedom of movement on two of you, not sure if it will help with anything." He shrugs pretty sure it will not but he has no other idea to be of use.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3)
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 10:03:39 AM
Mak's bedroll was outside, but he removed his cloak and used his scabbard belt to secure it around one of the mirrors.

"Taking these through the room we will undoubtedly get sprayed. Just move slowly and steadily to the exit."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 12:51:06 PM
Elyas looks to see if the top from one of the coffins can be removed, and if it is light enough that some of the strong party members could get it to the acid room door.

if we can get one of these over tot he door, I can magically hold it in place at the top of the doorframe to keep the acid from dripping down as people pass under with the mirrors. someone will need ot help me get it over to the door though...

Free At Last - (DM Mark) MAP d6=2 ; d20=16 ; d6=3 ;
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 7:50:48 PM
(Sorry for the abreviated post - rough day.)

The Petals work together. You do a great job mitigating the effects of this room with the falling acid.

Rolth is able to negate the despair effects of the waling in this room with his countersong.

There is a DC 13 Reflex save to avoid taking damage moving throuh the acid - failure causes 5 points of damage as you move through. This can easily be remidied with a channeled engergy burst once you are out.

You took steps to protect the mirrors and now three bed rolls are damamge. They’re serviciable for now, but will need to be replaced which is a very minor issue.

You now make it out. Ahhh. Fresh air! You’ve kind of lost track of time a bit, and find that it’s late morning when you get out. The skies are overcast and it’s a bit chilly, but no rain. And even if there were, the initial hallway could provide some shelter, though that constant wailing would make rest difficult.

The centaurs seem relieved to be out as well and quickly set about gathering wood for a funeral pyre. All are still in a weakened state, but Pholus is clearly the worst off. You think they may get better with food, rest and time.

Elmer is nowhere to be seen.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 9:04:32 PM
Oh no, our fresh steak, er I mean your horse has escaped. exclaims Tsak.
He sets Esmerelda down, casts his talk to animals spell and explains to his cat that he wants to find Mak's horse. The pair then set iff to look for a trail leading to a skinny knock-kneed horse.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+6=7 ;
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 9:08:57 PM
(Survival = 7 to find Elmers tracks)

(OOC just looked up my spells and I dont have talk to animals equipped so please ignore that.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 10:13:19 PM
Rolth looks around for the horse, but guesses that wolves probably got it. "I guess it's Elmer Fude now..." As the centaurs begin to gather wood, he bids them rest while he and some of the others take care of it. "If you will keep an eye out for trouble, we can do the hard work. It is important to your people that you return, and to all taurs that your leadership remain available to guide us all. Regain your strength, and we will prepare to honor the fallen, in Domi's name." He further suggests that a couple of Petals go find the nearest village (and maybe the lost horse) while the rest stay here to build the pyre, examine the magic items, and protect the centaurs.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 10:15:03 PM
The point of the village being to hire a wagon, of course...

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+20=24 ;
Tuesday November 9th, 2021 10:33:54 PM
(Survival = 24 to track Elmer)

Kiwina and Rolth can travel faster than the others, but stops short of suggesting that they go retrieve a wagon right away. It might be nice to have Elmer to pull the wagon. So he starts looking for some sign of Elmer. And if they can't find Mak's horse, they'll just have to hire one with the wagon.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday November 10th, 2021 1:15:20 AM
“Allow me to do most of the work on the pyre and the customs,” Wil says as he casts channel energy when they get out. Energy: +11
“I believe Gargul will guide my hands.”

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+17=25 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+3=23 ;
Wednesday November 10th, 2021 2:42:42 AM
Son Imod casts Guidance and then starts looking for signs of Elmer the horse.

Perception: 25
Survival: 34

He sets Yvins his plant companion with scent to also try to find signs of the horse.

Yvins:
Perception: 11
Survival 23 - can track by scent

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds - used,cure light wounds - used, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance+ Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn-used, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3) d20+4=6 ;
Wednesday November 10th, 2021 9:42:17 AM
Mak threw down his cloak and drew his bow out of his magic pack. To Tsak he said. "Let's find Elmer and if we happen upon a farmer we'll see if we can hire out his wagon and a team of horses."

OOC:
Survival +4, Aid Another DC 10, Roll 6. Fail.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+14=32 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+3=17 ; 4d6=10 ;
Wednesday November 10th, 2021 10:45:16 AM
As they exit Falco burns a channel to top of any that are injured. {Channel 10}

Looking for the horse seems the best idea as the others are better at gathering wood. "I will check this way, listen for a whistle if I see it."

With that he slips off into the woods hoping to sneaking about to look for the horse, going the opposite of others looking.

{Stealth: 32 | Perception: 25 | Survival: 17}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=14 ;
Wednesday November 10th, 2021 2:40:22 PM
Elyas is not much of a tracker, and does not relish the idea of wandering off in another direction looking for the poor horse.

he can fly, however

Elyas casts fly on himself and floats up into the air, looking around for any sign of Elmer.
perception = 14

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5x magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, Haste, lightning bolt, fly, stinking cloud
Level 4: summon monster 4, 3x greater invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, 2x Telekenisis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (150/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Fly(9 minutes)

"Oh no, our fresh steak, er I mean your horse has escaped." - (DM Mark) MAP d4=3 ;
Wednesday November 10th, 2021 8:03:02 PM
Rolth sees the centairs laboring to gather wood and offers to handle this instead.
Wilchannels energy to heal everyone injured by the acid. Then he sets to work helping gather wood.
Tsak and Esmerelda head out to look for Elmer the horse. (You killed me with that “steak” comment.)
Kiwina helps in the search, his eye noticing some horse and mountain lion tracks as he goes.
Son Imod moves with Kiwina and also sees these things. He sets his plant companion on the trail as well.
Mak joins in the search, following along those that seem to be on a trail.
Falco looks to heal any that need it, and also helps with the search for the missing horse.
Elyas takes to the air to look for the errant horse.

The Petals notice that the large metal doors that led into the hillside slowly close with an audible click. The centaurs do not seem bothered by this.

Even in their weakend state, Barbale and Timapius continue to help gather wood for the funeral pyre. But they both bowbeat Pholus into resting. All three thank the Petals for helping in this as well.

Most of the group goes in search of Elmer, looking and occasionally calling as they go. After a couple of hours, they see some vultures on the ground in the distance. The Petals shoo them away, fearing the worst. But it’s not a horse they were eating. It’s a small mountain lion.

Heal DC 12:Highlight to display spoiler: {Examining the thing, you can see that it’s been dead for maybe for a few days. Looks like it was hit in the head by a blunt object, probably breaking it’s neck.}

Maybe an hour later, the search leads to a small copse of trees. Hearing Mak’s call, Elmer trots out happily, snorting as he comes. You can see that Elmer trots with a limp. He walks up to Mak, almost knocking him over as he pressed his nose into Mak’s shoulder. The horse looks well fed. But you quickly notice some deep claw marks on his hind quarters.

Handle Animal or Heal DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {Yikes. This wound is a few days old. Those claw marks are not healing well. They’ve become infected and are very painful.}

No farm was seen on the search, but Elyas did note a whip of smoke in the distance.

You return about the time the others have gathered enough wood. With everyone’s help, the two dead centaurs are laid carefully on the wood. Pholus asks for the bottle of blue wine to toast these dead and to toast the Petals rescue of the three. He asks if Wil or Falco, or anyone else for that matter, would like to say some words.

Sense Motive DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: {The Centaurs clearly have some concerns about Wil and are unsettled by his constant talking to no one. But they are courteous and defer to the Petals.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=26 ;
Wednesday November 10th, 2021 8:39:27 PM
Sensing the discomfort with Wil's oddity, and knowing that they revere Domi, Rolth steps forward to say some words, harkening back to the classical poet, Pindar, "As we seek to make one Great Herd, I will speak on their behalf to Domi, the inspiration of our Courage. For surely they showed magnificent courage in taking up this quest, and meeting the test, at mortal cost. Let me see if my words can be their equal."

That we all differ
is natural, and each taur is imbued
with his own singular life and livelihood—
but none persists in a wholly happy state, separate as we are by our riven history.
… There’s no taur I can name whom Fate
… has given good, and only good, when we exist in such a state.

Fallen comrades, Fate has granted you
your day of felicity in due proportion, and as you possess the fearlessness of true success,
it has not harmed your memory, we, your guests and friends in this moment of contemplation, would help the taurs you love, deflect the darkness, and send over our heads, like water streaming down,
songs of true praise: for the good are requited, and merit renown.

"May Domi receive you by his side, to take you into his light, and continue to be a shining example for those of us left to carry on in your absence."

(Sense motive = 26)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday November 10th, 2021 11:06:42 PM
After the last rites and attendant speechifying Tsak sets to making a campfire and scrounges among the group for anything that can be added to a stew.

Once everyone is fed he'll help Mak in any way he cam with Elmer. Tsak has a first aid kit and will try as best he can to dress the wounds, perhaps after anyone else can heal them?

At night he'll take his normal watch.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+2=8 ; d20+4=19 ; d8+7=13 ;
Thursday November 11th, 2021 2:38:46 AM
Son Imod attempts to use Wild Empathy on the horse but it doesn't go very well (8)

Heal: 19

Son Imod does see the wound on the horse and uses his single prepared herbal healing item on the animal curing it of 13 points of damage.

He says, "If we need to free it of infection I will prepare and cast remove disease tomorrow. Unless someone else already has it prepared and can do so today."

He partakes of the wine in honor of the fallen Centaurs and after Rolth speaks he adds

"I too follow Imod. Imod charged me with the task of working to help us taurs set aside our differences. Whether we be Minotaur, Liontaur or Centaur we all live, bleed and die the same. I think that merely having some centaurs, a liontaur and a minotaur come together to honor the lives of some centaurs is a good step towards the direction that Imod would like for his children. May we always remember their sacrifice, honor them for the life they lived and build upon what was started in this quest towards the goal of reuniting Imod's chidren for a better tomorrow."

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None
Thursday November 11th, 2021 7:09:13 AM
Where he grew up, folks are usually buried at sea with words encouraging spirits of good character to stay and help their families. Kiwina is unsure of the protocols here, assuming the fire prevents their return in forms like those the Petals fought on the other side of the doors here.

"It is said that although distant, centaurs -- and indeed all taurs -- are a family. The loss of my cousins diminishes me. May we meet again in a way that lets us honor each other and the things we hold dear."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Thursday November 11th, 2021 9:21:59 AM
After Rolth speaks Falco simply gives a silent prayer. He does not want to disturbed the taur with talk of the Warper-sar as they seem more traditional.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday November 11th, 2021 1:50:46 PM
Elyas does not follow any particular deity closel, though the others' faith in Domi has certainly gotten them through some hard times. he bows his head respectfully as the other speak their prayers, but he does not add any words.

Once things are finished he lets them know that while he was up in the air he spotted some smoke, but it was pretty distant. he can at least point out the correct direction.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday November 11th, 2021 2:05:02 PM
Wil steps out of the way, he was never a good speaker... loyal to Gargul but not a speaker.
He wonders to himself, of course, it was in an audible whisper if his father would appreciate the fact that he moved from Gargul. The guy was a tough nut and a strict follower of Gargul... too bad the cleric of the Dart family died years ago.
"He did!" Wil shouted before quickly zipping up...
"A very nice ceremony," Wil says after a moment. "I'm sure Gargul will be pleased with it."
"Hey, the horse is back!"

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+4=19 ; d20+10=16 ;
Thursday November 11th, 2021 2:13:23 PM
"On second thought," Wil adds (Sense Motive: 19), "they seem concerned over your constant yabbering..."
"I'm aware of that," Wil said to himself. "You are not helping that situation."
"Convince them your not crazy?"
"How am I going to do that?"
With no response, Wil returned to the group. "Apologize for my unconventional effects. I have a few marbles rolling around inside but I'm 100% lucid. What do we want to do with the horse and what is next?"

"May we always remember their sacrifice." - (DM Mark) MAP
Thursday November 11th, 2021 8:58:09 PM
Rolth steps up to provide eloquent words of comfort.
Son Imod shares some words about the unity of the Taurs. He provides some healing for Elmer.
Kiwina likewise adds his thoughts to the ceremony.
Falco adds a silent prayer for the fallen.
Tsak listens to the others. He prepares a campfire and makes a nice stew.
Elyas listens respectfully. He later mentions the smoke he saw in the distance.
Wil talks to no one. He assures the centaurs that he has a few loose marbles, but that he’s perfectly sane. Totally lucid. No need to worry about us.

Pholus, Barbale and Timapius also speak of the fallen centaurs. You learn that the mare Agarime and the stallion Sebochus were two Herd Leaders and part of the ruling Corral. You learn about their families and their bravery. You learn that Sebochus was an artist, making intricate carvings. Agarime was an accomplished bowyer and fletcher, and worked with Sebochus decorating some of the weapons she made. They were valued members of the community on Centaur Island and will be deeply missed.

As Rolth, Son Imod and Kiwina speak they feel a peace about the ceremony. This peace also emboldens them and gives them a sense of courage in their service to Domi/Imod. (For Rolth, Son Imod and Kiwina - You may add +5 to your next attack made against something that is attacking you or poses a threat to someone you care about. This is a one time benefit. You should note this on your character sheet.)

The pyre is lit, and the fallen are toasted with the blue wine. The wine is passed around and consumed until it is gone. If anyone balks at drinking the wine, Pholus will assure them that Domi approves of this, and they need not fear either it’s effects or repercussions from drinking it. The wine is very potent and very good. Everyone's a little tipsy as a result.

Knowledge Local or Knowledge Religion DC 12, taurs add +5 to their roll: Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that sharing in this wine is highly unusual, and would ordinarily have been forbidden.}

Son Imod’s healing on Elmer seems to close his wounds rather well. Heal DC 10:Highlight to display spoiler: {You think the infection on Elmer has been removed in the process.}

Night falls and the sky is clear and dark, filled with stars. Pholus will spend some time pointing out constellations and sharing the significance of each and teachin a little about using them for navigation.

Everyone is tired. A watch is set, and the centaurs will take a turn. You sleep without incident, and wake to a cold but sunny morning.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+11=18 ;
Thursday November 11th, 2021 10:38:28 PM
Rolth is quite pleased to have such rare approval to partake of the sacrament of the Blue Wine, and enjoys both the wine and the comradeship of his fellow taurs and Petals. This is truly a moment to savor, in body and spirit. He spends his watch contemplating the enormity of the stars, and the momentous events that the Petals have experienced. Surely there is more to come!

(Knowledge local = 18, success)

In the light of morning, he will suggest again that we seek out a wagon, now that Elmer has been rescued. And then on to town, where we can check the status of repairs on the Pounding Fury, and see that Pholus and company are returned to their home. "What say you all?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+10=25 ;
Thursday November 11th, 2021 11:06:07 PM
(know local = 25)
Kiwina realizes this funeral is an unusual and sacred event.

In the morning, he is also ready to find a wagon. "Elyas, which way was the smoke you saw?" Not that he would turn down staying with the other centaurs if someone else gets the wagon.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+4=18 ;
Friday November 12th, 2021 1:38:56 AM
(Heal: 18)

Son Imod partook of the blue wine and he can't help but think that Imod approved. Although he follows Imod he is somewhat ignorant to both religion and local customs (OOC: no ranks in either knowledge skill)

He is happy to see that the horse recoved with just the application of the potion and hopefully now that he has prepared more healing spells today, he'll be able to start a true stock pile that he won't go through.

Son Imod says, "If it will make the mirrors easier to move let's find that wagon."

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, cure moderate wounds, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance+ Barkskin (domain)
3rd: cure serious wounds, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday November 12th, 2021 5:12:28 AM
Mak, if you think Elmer is up to it, why don't we go find us a wagon?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+8=23 ;
Friday November 12th, 2021 10:59:26 AM
After drinking some of the wine and when there is a moment Falco will approach Pholus, hiding his concerns.

"This is a remarkable thing you are sharing and I understand how special of a moment this is. Thank you for sharing with one of the small folk like me. Those that fell are well honored and I will not forget this kindness."

He walks away thinking I hope this does not come to haunt us. With so many fights it is hard not to feel concerned but the break in tradition was wonderful.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+11=13 ;
Friday November 12th, 2021 11:54:14 AM
Elyas is surprised when the wine is opened and shared
[knowledge religion = 13]
he has heard of the sacred wine, but never before seen a bottle of it, and certainly never tasted it.
well, if I don't try this now, I probably never will. I should definitely try some. for knowledge sake, of course

the wine is wonderful, and is only made better by being out of the tight confines of the tomb they have spent several days in. Elyas rests well with the aid of booze, and wakes up ready to take on the day

the smoek was coming from that direction. do you think it is worth a trip out there to try to find a wagon, or should we consider other options?

how far do we need to travel with these mirrors?

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+9=13 ;
Friday November 12th, 2021 2:24:07 PM
Wil watches the others. He takes the wine and drinks respectfully. He thinks about his father again but stays quiet this time. He thinks of the trouble he tends to stir up when we openly speaks to these others. He decides to stay silent for some time. The drink spreads throughout his body.

Should I Stay or Should I Go? - (DM Mark) MAP
Friday November 12th, 2021 7:50:01 PM
Rolth enjoys the evenings activities. In the morning, he mentions again going to seek a wagon to make things easier with the mirrors.
Kiwina appreciates the evening. In the morning he asks Elyas where he saw the smoke.
Son Imod may not know the local customs himself, but he certainly is able to piece together from what has been said they drinking this blue wine was very unusual and significant. He agrees with the need for a wagon.
Tsak is good with the plan, and suggests that Mak take Elmer to see if he can get transport.
Falco appreciates the significance of what happened, and thanks Pholus, though the little owlman is a bit worried.
Elyas also enjoys the experience with the centaurs and his friends. He direct people to where the smoke was coming from.
Wil is uncharacteristically quiet. And happy.

Everyone seems to enjoy the peaceful evening, even with the somber send off of the deceased centaur leaders. Indeed, there is a peacefulness to it all and people wake with a calmness and feel unusually centered, as though everything that has happened and is happening as it should be.

There is general agreement that a safe means of transporting these mirrors is a good idea, and a wagon of some sort seems to be in order.

There is some discussion about seeking out this source of smoke, which when contained as this seemed to be usually indicates some sort of control and intent. But, you know, could be a farmstead, or a house fire, or even trolls cooking local residents. Hard to say.

Who goes and who stays?

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+9=21 ;
Sunday November 14th, 2021 11:17:50 AM
Kiwina has already pointed out that he and Rolth are the fastest, and therefore thinks they should go. But he isn't sure how Elmer would take the company and does not object if the rest of the group prefers a different arrangement.

In his mind, the question is where to look for a wagon. Town was a day away, and even if he and Rolth are faster they're not going to get to town and back in a day. He tries to recall where the communities are located on this island, and whether another is closer. (know geography = 21)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Sunday November 14th, 2021 4:16:36 PM
Rolth is content to go with the party consensus on who goes to find a wagon and who stays put. His hope is to find a wagon at a farm or small village very close by, rather than have someone go all the way back to town. He suggests that, if the smoke looks like it isn't too far away, we all just go that way together, carrying the mirrors with us the short distance. If farther, then sending two or three, with all due caution as they near the smoke, seems better. He is happy to be one of the two or three, or defer to Mak, Tsak, and others who have expressed interest in going.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday November 14th, 2021 5:37:16 PM
Tsak isnt sure about setting off as a group with the weakened survivors and the mirrors as it will be very hard to defend if they are attacked. Let Mak, Elmer and I have a look at this nearest smoke, we'll do a recce and go from there. If its a no go then by all means Rolth and Kiwina can make the trip to town.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Monday November 15th, 2021 12:45:20 AM
Son Imod says, "I'll go or defend as needed; just give me a direction. My speed is 30 feet though, but I can ignore underbrush and natural growth if it would impede my movement."

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|15/10/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+8(x3)
Monday November 15th, 2021 9:31:01 AM
Mak saw to his horse while the others were tending the dead. He cleaned the beasts wounds as best he could and tried to feed Elmer a healing potion from his pack. As he did so he also checked the horse for the rest of his gear. As he rubbed the creatures neck he set a bundle of feed down for it to graze upon.

Once he'd seen to his horse Mak was glad to investigate the smoke and agreed with Tsak though he suggested they look in the direction of town if the smoke proved unfruitful.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Many Shot, Range Penalty(200')-2| Encumbrance:60.04 lbs| Move: 30 | |

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday November 15th, 2021 10:27:05 AM
One other option would be to use magic to teleport the mirrors back. unfortunately I do not have a location to bring us to that i ave studied carefully, so there is risk that we would end up off-course. probably best to go with the careful and safe route for now, but for the future we should remember that it is an option now.

I can at least go with the group that wants to look for the wagon. as long as it is a small group [ooc: 3 medium creatures, or one large and one medium in addition to Elyas.], I could teleport us all back to this location with a wagon.

Elyas will help with whatever plan is used, but would like to be part of the group going o hunt for a wagon just in case there is trouble and some spells could help keep everyone safe.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday November 15th, 2021 10:45:25 AM
"Those that have been weakened by their time in the mirror should stay, I will find a nice spot in the trees and keep a look out. With luck those looking for a wagon will be back quickly."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday November 15th, 2021 4:16:21 PM
Wil decides he would like to check out the smoke.
"I will be honest, I am not super concerned about these mirrors.. cool and all.. my curiosity is pointing toward that direction." he points toward the smoke.
"In other news, I need to thank Wardd for helping me through that cave structure/dungeon/deathtrap."

Who Goes There? - (DM Mark) MAP
Monday November 15th, 2021 5:10:58 PM
Kiwina estimates the source of yesterday’s smoke is a little less than an hour away, even with Mak on foot with Elmer. Mak will recall that Elmer’s never really been trained to ride, but the horse is trained to a pack or a wagon.

Everyone seems to have a different idea about where to go, who should go and what to check out. Various options are discussed. Seek out a village or a nearby farm, or failing that to go all the way back to town. To simplify, the DM will assume the following:

Tsak and Mak move off with Esmerelda and and Elmer to check out the nearby source of the smoke. There is no big source of smoke now, but as they approach they do see a farmstead in the distance. Son Imod notices a group of dogs or perhaps coyotes following them. Mak tries to scare them off with a few arrows and bolts, but eventually Mak finds he has to actually shoot one to make his point. Killing one of them does dissuade the canines and they move off from what they thought was easy prey.

Coming closer, to the farmstead you see a timber wall encloses a corral, and a two story house sized for a large creature. There is a worked garden area outside the wall, and you notice the remains of a burnpile, likely from the day before. As you approach you see a thin whip of smoke coming from a chimney of a house sized for a large creature. The large gate in the wall is open.

The two story house is positioned to provide an excellent view of the surrounding area. A large minotaur emerges from the farmstead wall and hails you as you approach. ”Greetings. We do not get many visitors here. To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit? I am Seolas Greateye.”

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Meanwhile, back at the camp with the centaurs, Falco, Elyas, Rolth and Kiwina things are quiet.

Perception DC 22:Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a creature watching you from some nearby brush. It’s either a small creature, or it’s crouching low - hard to tell. It’s about 50’ away from where you are camped. This creature is near the front of the brush and you can’t see much beyond, so who knows if it’s solitary creature or there are more?}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=30 ;
Monday November 15th, 2021 6:23:19 PM
Rolth is enjoying the downtime with Pholus and company, when he notices something peering out of the brush about 50 feet away. He keeps his cool and tries to avoid tipping his hand that he has noticed the watcher, while saying to his companions, "Everyone stay calm and don't look around too much, but something is watching us from the shrubs over there. I can't tell if there are more, or whether it is hostile, but I'd rather start off assuming it is just curious and maybe more scared of us than we are of it. Any ideas how to coax it out gently? If you agree, I could just call out in a friendly voice and offer to share our food, song, and fire."

(Perception = 30)

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+18=20 ;
Monday November 15th, 2021 7:39:49 PM
(perception = 20. . . 24 if a taur is involved)

Kiwina doesn't notice their watcher until Rolth points it out. "You could call it out, or just move straight to a song and see what it does."

Since the group camped overnight, he has prepared his typical outdoor spells, which includes entangle. He prepares to cast while Rolth tries to coax the creature out, but only casts it if the creature responds with an attack.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday November 16th, 2021 1:18:29 AM
At the point where the large minotaur emerges Tsak realises the weak point in his plan. Either he or Mak will have to do the talking. He gives Mak a sideways glance with a raised eyebrow and decides on the straightforward truthful approach. He explains, concisely and without embellishment, the parties reason for being in the area and current dilemma and asks politely whether Mr Greateye is in possession of a wagon under what conditions Mr Greateye might lend/lease the use of his wagon to them.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+17=37 ;
Tuesday November 16th, 2021 2:09:37 AM
Perception: 37

Son Imod introduces himself to the fellow minotaur and says, "Greetings my name is Son Imod and Tsak pretty much summed up why we are here."

Son Imod studies the other mintotaur and his homestead and looks for signs that the other Taur is a follower of Imod. IF he find those signs he will add to Tsak's request:

"Seolas, I see that you too are a follower of Imod. Imod came to me in a dream and tasked me with the goal of helping our people put aside our differences with the Centaurs and Liontaurs while helping them to do the same with us. To that end I am currently on a quest to recover 3 artifacts, mirrors, from the dungeon over yonder. We have those artifacts and are in the process of moving them but it would greatly help us to make use of your wagon to get the rest of the way to our destination. We are willing to compensate you for its unavailability and will return it to you when we are done with it. Will you help us?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=16 ;
Tuesday November 16th, 2021 10:48:00 AM
Elyas does not see what Rolth is talking about, but trusts his companion and doesn't bend around further to see more. he leans in

i can blip both of us over there and get the drop on it if you want to grab it, or we can try calling out and being friendly first. most things try to kill us, but it hasn't threatened us yet, so it is probably better to play nice first

elyas flexes his fingers, running a coin over the back of them warming his hands up for dextrous work or casting spells.

if it runs, we certainly have plenty of ways to catch it

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday November 16th, 2021 5:10:11 PM
Wil heads, with the others, to the campfire and walks near the back.
He waits patiently as the others talk.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Earth Elemental), Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Who Goes There? - (DM Mark) MAP d20+4=12 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+5=8 ;
Tuesday November 16th, 2021 9:07:17 PM
11/16/21
Tsak sees the minotaur, but thinks he may not be the best spokseman. Still, he says that you all came with others to rescue some centaurs that were missing. Having found them, he says you also found some heavy items that must be transported with care and ask if the minotaur will lend or rent them a wagon.
Son Imod introduces himself. He looks for a sign the minotaur follows Imod, but sees nothing that would indicate this.
Mak remains silent, holding the reigns of Elmer.

At the farmstead, Seolas stands in the open gate. He holds a stout staff in his hand, but not threateningly. "Greetings Tsak and Mak. And Son of Imod? That is a bold claim to be the child of a god. You say you would like to rent a wagon - what do you offer? You are an odd trio with an odd story. Tell me, where are you from that you came here without a wagon, but now are in need of one. What is this cargo you wish to transport? And who and where are these centaurs that they should need rescue by you three here on Bridge Island?"

You do see a wagon in the corner of the yard. It looks as if it could be harnessed to one or two horse sized creatures.

Sense Motive DC 17 or Profession Soldier DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {Seolas is nervous about something. You notice that he balances his weight on the balls of his feet a bit, and you can tell his staff is held in a balanced position that would allow him to bring it forward either defensively or offensively in a moment.}

Another male minotaur appears in the second story window of the house. He seems to be watching all of this, his eyes flickering from the three of you to scanning the area behind you.

Perception DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You suspect from the way the minotaur in the window holds his hands out of sight that he is holding something you cannot see.}
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Rolth sees the hiding creature and alerts the others, offering to call it out if they wish.
Kiwina readies an Entangle spell if the thing attacks.
Elyas offers to teleport the others to the creature to get the drop on it.
Wil watches all of this, listening to his friends strategize about an unseen watcher.

Only Rolth has seen the creature. He speaks in a low tone to the others, who respond. The three centaurs are away from you a bit. Pholus seems to look around carefully, watching the Petals carefully as he casually puts his hand on his bow. Barbale and Timapius see their leader, and they grow quiet as they look around.

Automatic for Rolth, for everyone else, Perception DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {It is a bit easier to see this watcher, knowing that Rolth has indicated the general area of concern. So far, you only see one creature. It's eyes dart around as it grows stock still while the Petals gather to whisper and try to not look at the creature.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=31 ; d20+16=32 ;
Tuesday November 16th, 2021 9:45:38 PM
Rolth will move slowly, pulling out some food and putting it on a mess kit plate and turn gently toward the creature with the darting eyes, singing a soothing nonsense tune while placing the food on the ground and taking a few steps back. He will gesture toward the food, the creature, and back to the food, then wait to see what happens.

(Perform Sing = 31)
(Diplomacy = 32)

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+18=22 ;
Tuesday November 16th, 2021 11:43:13 PM
(Perception = 22)

Kiwina continues to wait for the creature to act, his spell ready if needed. He watches the other centaurs as well, to see what they're doing.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+4=19 ; d20+17=24 ;
Wednesday November 17th, 2021 2:36:13 AM
Sense Motive: 19
Perception: 24

Son Imod says, "Are not all taurs sons or daughters of Imod? However let me explain my name. I was a foundling taken in by a martial artist and Botanist named Master Iga. I did not have a name but I was young, angry and a scrapper so he said it was as if Imod himself inspired me. He was actually human that followed a human tradition where the family name went first followed by the given name. Master Iga was of the Son family but he essentially adopted me. He named me Imod but his family name was Son and to honor him I present my name in the same fashion as his people prefer; the Son family surname followed by Imod which was the name he gave me."

Son Imod notices Seolas's stance and the taur in the window with the obscured hands.

Son Imod takes a similar stance with his own walking stick and asks Seolas, "We are moving artifacts from a dungeon. 3 mirrors to be exact. I joined the Petals which is this adventuring group late after I received a message in a dream from a source I trust. They did not have posession of the artifacts going to the dungeon so they did not need the cart going in but coming out it would be greatly beneficial to have it to get back from whence we came. As I said we are willing to compensate you. Now the going rate for a coach cab is 1 copper per mile however you aren't exactly a livery service and a given wagon is worth about 35 gp so how about 1 silver per mile?"

Son Imod says to Tsak, "Since I joined you guys at the dungeon how far do we have to go back to get where we are going?

Son Imod then turns back to Seolas and says, "As for the centaurs I believe they are some nobles that got themselves tangled up trying to recover the mirrors from the dungeon. The mirrors hold a special significance for those who follow Imod."

Son Imod then nods to the figure in the window and asks, "Who is that person and might they have any thoughts about our request for your wagon that we should ask them about?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=13 ;
Wednesday November 17th, 2021 1:31:36 PM
"I can summon a flying creature and send it out in that direction but I'm sure it will not be friendly to whoever it is. I'm happy to shout and call it out." Wil offers.
"Reduce any injury to an innocent. If there is one out there... there may be more."
If others agree, Wil will shout out to the stranger to attempt to provoke them to reveal themself.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Earth Elemental), Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+13=31 ;
Wednesday November 17th, 2021 2:20:01 PM
Clued in Falco easily spots the spectator they have gathered. He takes a few steps back trying to get his back against a tree, trying to look like he is just relaxing there with his bow light in his hand.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday November 17th, 2021 3:57:13 PM
Tsak chooses to answer Sonny, ignoring any threat the two minotaurs may pose. He's hopeful his attitude will rub off on them. We will probably only need the wagon to get the mirrors to the nearest town, we can make other arrangements from there. Its about a days walk, not sure how many miles. Wouldn't be more than 15. How does 30 silver sound tou you?

He turns to the minotaurs How does 30 silver sound to you?

Who Goes There? - (DM Mark) MAP
Wednesday November 17th, 2021 7:49:22 PM
Son Imod clarifies his name and shares about they you are here. He asks about hiring a wagon again, and asks about the other minotaur.
Tsak says you only need the wagon to go to town, maybe 15 miles away. He offers 30 sp.
Mak looks on.

Seolas shifts his staff to his left hand and steps forward offering a handshake. ”Welcome. The in the window? That is Erdinan. Forgive our apprehension. You are welcome here - please accept our hospitality.

“As for a wagon, I agree on one condition. I go with my wagon, and you can pay me what you wish. I would like to see what this is all about and meet these centaurs that needed rescue. Come, refresh yourselves. Would you like some water or wine? I’ll get some food.”

Seolas waves to Erdinan and heads to back into the gate, gesturing to you to follow.

Erdinan appears in the doorway to the structure, and ee goes and speaks quietly with Seolas. They go into the house and soon emerge with a couple of wooden platters of rough bread, cheese and fruit. You see a couple horses, some goats and some chickens in the yard. He offers an apple to Mak to give to Elmer.

"So, who are these centaurs. Will you stay the night or are they close by? We can bring them here to rest the night if you wish.”

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Rolth sings what he thinks is a comforting tune and tries he best to be non-threatening as he places some food toward the hiding creature, gesturing for it to eat.
Kiwina castually waits, readying a spell.
Falco casually gets out his bow as he casually leans on a tree.
Wil offers to flush the thing out with a summoned creature, or perhaps shout at it.
Elyas watches.

A small, gruff voice from the brush says in common, ”Don’t know who you are or what your business is with Yan. But state what you want so you can send me back as soon as ya can. Cause I am not amused! And don’t try nuthin. I’m armed and I’m not afraid of ya!”

Sense Motive DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {This creature is very afraid of you.}
Perception DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {This is a small sized creature, bipedal and standing upright. It wears clothing in earth tones that seem to blend in well here.}

The centaur mare Barbale knocks an arrow and readies to shoot until Pholus puts a hand on her arm and she lowers her bow. Pholus is either puzzled or amused - hard to tell.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=19 ; d20+14=26 ;
Wednesday November 17th, 2021 8:07:02 PM
Rolth senses that the gruff little biped is alarmed by our presence, and offers, "I assure you, we have no intention of trying anything against one so fierce as yourself. We are the Eight Petaled Rose, an adventuring company, here on a quest in service of Domi. I must confess that I do not know what our business is with Yan, but I'm open to your suggestions. How did you come to be here, and how is it that we would be able to send you back, as you requested?"

(Sense motive = 19, Perception = 26, both successes)

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+18=22 ; d20+12=30 ;
Wednesday November 17th, 2021 9:10:24 PM
(Perception = 22, sense motive = 30)

"Send you back? We were not aware we had summoned you." Kiwina speaks calmly, and makes no sudden movements.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Thursday November 18th, 2021 3:25:50 AM
Son Imod says, "If Tsak and Mak agree to your condition then that is fine for me."

"As for whether we press on or rest here we should really return to our entire group and ask them what they'd prefer. While Pholus, Barbale and Timapius, those are the Centaurs we rescued by the way, seem a little worse for the wear, I do believe they might prefer to get back with the mirrors."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+9=11 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+6=12 ;
Thursday November 18th, 2021 9:26:21 AM
{Sense Motive: 11 | Perception: 25}

Falco cannot get a read on the creature speaking but can see that they are small like him.

"Not sure about sending you back but small folk to small folk I can say there is no intention of hurting you unless you become aggressive. Come on out and we can speak face to face, not a pleasure I get a lot traveling with big folks like I do." {Diploimacy 12 - poop}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+7=9 ;
Thursday November 18th, 2021 9:28:36 AM
"We have others coming to rejoin our party," Wil shouts.
"They are going to get you," he then shouted, his voice changing.
"No, you're not going to ruin my attempt to negotiate with these strangers," Wil replied to himself. "Great, you ruined it. Good job, I should have been quiet. Now they think I'm crazier. I'm trying to change opinions..."
"Well.. just be happy to be yourself, dude," replied the voice.
Wil grumbled, embarrassed, and retreated to the back of the group. He took the opportunity to scout for other enemies in the area.
(Diplomacy: 9- Oh no)(Perception:

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=23 ;
Thursday November 18th, 2021 9:31:05 AM
Perception: 23) Accidently posted :(

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|15/10/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+8(x3)
Thursday November 18th, 2021 11:21:19 AM
Mak was pleased that the farmer was going to allow them to use the wagon and responded.

"Our thanks, but the transport of these mirrors are for none other than the king of the Centaurs and although 30 silver pieces is a handsome price for the transport, I'll be insulted if you do not take one hundred gold for the imposition in your day. We should also pay you in advance in case your family has need of the coin in your absence." Mak reached into his pack and drew forth a pouch and counted out the funds before cinching it tight and handing it over to the farmer.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday November 18th, 2021 12:32:23 PM
Elyas holds his hands out, empty to not look threatening.

Can you tell us, who is Yan? we do not have business with them. it? We are simply camping here waiting for our friends to return with a wagon

Who Goes There? - (DM Mark) MAP
Thursday November 18th, 2021 8:40:25 PM
Son Imod agrees to have the minotaur accompany the Petals with his wagon. He mentions the rescued centaurs.
Mak says the Petals are transporting mirrors and rescued none other than the King of the Centaurs. He ups the offer to 100 gold as would befit a task for royalty.

Seolas is a bit surprised. ”100 gold you say. And the King of the Centaurs. I was not aware they had a king. But now I am intrigued. I tell you what - if you're as close as you say you are, we shall go and fetch this King of the Centaurs and bring him and your friends here. That way you can rest a bit before we make the day’s journey to town. I assume by town you mean Hearthhold Keep by the bay there.” (That sounds about right. And staying here means you will reach the town in one day without having to bed down on the road.)

”Family? No, it’s just Erdinan and I here. We have no family.”

Erdinan also greets you, though he seems more reserved. He and Seolas discuss things, and Seolas tells him to prepare for guests while he goes to fetch them. Erdinan asks, ”Won’t this King of yours be offended by such a mean estate and and meager offerings?”

Seolas grabs a bag and a few supplies, hitches the wagon to one of his horses, and asks if you want to use Elmer as the other beast to haul the wagon, or he should use both his horses?

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Rolth continues to take a gentle approach, introducing the Eight Petaled Rose. He asks who Yan is and how this creature may be sent back?
Kiwina is also puzzled, saying he was not aware the Petals had summoned this creature.
Falco chimes in, telling the creature he is glad to have another small person around and asking that he come out from his hiding place.
Wil has a conversation with himself, warning himself of a thread and suggesting he looks even crazier now.
Elyas asks who this Yan is, asserting the Petals have no business with someone named Yan.

After a moment, a small creature steps out from behind the brush. He is about 2’ tall and weighs maybe 30 pounds, with brown, weathered skin and pale hair. He carries a sturdy knife and a pouch designed to give quick access to several darts. Dressed in rather nice clothing in earth tones and leather boots. His upswept ears clearly show him to be a fey of some sort. He has a rather sour look on his face.

”Yan? He’s a nasty little trickster in Maab’s court. But he’s got a mighty pretty sister. If’n he didn’t have the high friends he does, I’d give him what for! Yeah, you say you don’t know Yan. Then how come he sent me here? This don't look like Maab’s court. Are you in her service too?”

He reaches down to take the food Rolth provided. He says as he chews, ”Hey, this’ pretty good. Got anything to drink? And don’t be tryin’ any funny stuff. I’ll know an’ you’ll be sorry.

“Eight Petaled Rose, eh? You don’t look like no flower folk - or any kinda plants for that matter. Centaurs ain’t plants.”

“How ya doin’ there Birdman Roseguy? I'm Wemore. Where am I?”

The Centaurs look at the little creature and seem to dismiss him as being neither a help nor a hindrance as they talk amongst themselves.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Thursday November 18th, 2021 10:35:05 PM
Rolth digests what the small creature has told him, but since the little fella is addressing Falco, he holds off on asking more questions for the moment. He listens patiently to see what more might be learned about this unusual situation. He has had few dealings with the fey, so is on uncertain ground.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Friday November 19th, 2021 12:20:09 AM
Son Imod says to Seolas, "Well if we use Elmer then we'll need to return with you back here after seeing the mirrors safely delivered. I don't know if it is needed or not but you would have an escort back here from the Petals."

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=28 ;
Friday November 19th, 2021 8:52:55 AM
"A trickster, huh," Wil turns to listen. He tries his best to keep himself out of the way.
He searches the area behind and beside the group for trouble.

(Perception: 28)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Friday November 19th, 2021 9:33:46 AM
Falco tips his head to the side as the creature speaks and nods.

"See, out in the open that is better isn't it. The Eight Petaled Rose is simply what our group is called though not all of us are here. It is a long story that isn't probably that important now. Birdman is fine but most call me Falco, pleasure to meet you Wemore. You are on the Taur Isles at present, which seems to be a suprise to you, where did you plan to be?"

He thinks for a moment. "A drink, I cannot help much other then water. Rolth do you have anything?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet)
Friday November 19th, 2021 10:06:21 AM
Kiwina considers but quickly dismisses the notion of showering their visitor with created water. But water is all he can offer to drink.

"We don't know Yan, we don't know why he would send you. You do know Yan -- you have a better chance of figuring out why. Did he say anything when he sent you? Maybe we can talk to what might be here that would relate to anything he said."

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|15/10/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+8(x3)
Friday November 19th, 2021 12:05:18 PM
Mak deferred the use Elmer since he had been injured in his flight from a cat or some other beast.

"Elmer is still recovering from his injuries, so we should use your animals. As for your hospitality I'm certain his majesty would prefer a roof over his head to the stars I would think. Let us go and hopefully return with them by nightfall."

Who Goes There? - (DM Mark) MAP
Friday November 19th, 2021 7:40:44 PM
Son Imod tells Seolas that if Elmer is hitched to the wagon, the Petals would need to return back to Seolas farm, and he wonders if perhaps the Petals escorting Seolas back is part of the plan?
Mak says Elmer was recently injured, so Seolas should use both his horses.

Seolas nods and he and Erdinan hitch both his horses up. Seolas asks how many guests they will have, and asks Erdinan to prepare for as many. Seolas carries out a heavy wooden chest and fixes it beneath the driver's seat. He puts a heavy staff, a large morning start and a crossbow in the wagon along with his bag things.

As Seolas prepares to leave, it’s clear that Erdinan is a bit worried. Seolas tells him not to fear, that he knows Seolas can take care of himself. They embrace and then you are all off.

Any that wish to ride in the wagon may, and Elmer can be tethered to the wagon as well. You’ll find the wagon bed is a bit of a bumpy ride as you head back.

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Rolth is unsure about this little man and defers to Falco.
Wil hears Yan referred to as a trickster. He wisely surveys the surroundings for trouble.
Falco explains who he is and who the Petals are and are not. He replies that all he has to drink is water.
Kiwina says the Petals do not know Yan, and asks if perhaps Wemore can recall what Yan said before he wound up here.

Wemore thanks Falco for the water. ”Water’s fine there Birdman. Er, I mean Falco was it?

”So, you folks say you don’t know Yan. Awright then. He, well, he didn’t like me hanging around his sister you see. So he told me to ‘shove off.’ He’s the one that oughta’ shove off. He says she’s marrying a fella named Kerleksurian. Do you know him? Nope, ok, well he’s a rich guy awright, but … well I don’t s’pose you care about all this. Anyhow, Yan said I needed to take a trip far away. Then he cast a spell and here I am. Oooo, when I get ahold of that guy, he’s gonna be sorry.

“But … how’m I gonna get back to the Twilight Vale. You got someone that can send me back? This don’t look like the Twilight Vale, and I’m pretty sure I can’t walk there from here - wouldn’t even know which way to head.”

Will is looking for trouble. His sharp eye does spot some dust in the distance. Something is headed this way. Soon a wagon comes into view being driven by a Minotaur, and you see Son Imod, Mak, Tsak and Esmerelda as well. Elmer is in tow.

Still the centaurs seem to be ignoring the little visitor, but they perk up when the wagon comes into view.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday November 19th, 2021 9:45:00 PM
Wil quietly notifies the closest party member to the incoming wagon, with an extra stranger.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday November 20th, 2021 1:10:11 AM
Tsak jumps down from the wagon and stretches the kinks out a bit. He introduces the helpful minotaurs to the rest of the gang. He notices the strange little creature but ignores it for now.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20=2 ;
Saturday November 20th, 2021 10:36:22 PM
Rolth will try to remember any details of history, stories of the fey, and the like that might shed light on Weomore's identity, quarrels with the other fey, or similar such information, but is having a hard time dredging up anything useful.

(Knowledge (any) = 4, History = 8)

When his comrades return with a wagon and two minotaurs, he is quite enthusiastic in his greeting to the newcomers. "More taurs is more better!" He will also introduce Wemore as a new acquaintance unexpectedly arrived from faerie. "Hey Mak, I think our fey friend could use a drink if you have one, haha."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+11=23 ; d20+12=21 ;
Sunday November 21st, 2021 12:29:14 PM
Elyas listens with interest to the newcomer. it feels like it is probably just a distraction, but on the otherhand things rarely happen for no reason.

he tries to recall anything about the names and places the little guy mentions.
knowledge nature = 23
knowledge planes = 21

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+18=38 ;
Sunday November 21st, 2021 2:32:11 PM
Wagon incoming with a stranger and horses? Must be the owner, Kiwina thinks. Kiwina finds it easier to wonder about the wagon and driver than the irrelevant conspiracies of a fey court not even on this world. He sizes up the wagon, looking to be sure the mirrors will all fit. (Perception = 38)

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Monday November 22nd, 2021 12:59:19 AM
Son Imod says, "How fast does your cart move? If it is quicker than walking I better ride. If it is on par with walking then I'll hoof it."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday November 22nd, 2021 9:09:12 AM
"Sadly, I do not have any way to transport you but that does not mean others wont. The rest of the Petals are returning maybe they will know more."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|15/10/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+8(x3)
Monday November 22nd, 2021 11:19:55 AM
Mak waved from across the initial distance to show he and the others were alright. When they got with in communication distance Mak introduces Seolas to the others and the King of the Centaurs.

"Seolas has agreed to help us transport the mirrors and since his home is along the way he's also agreed to put us up for the night." Mak offered.

He didn't immediately notice the newcomer as he was concentrating upon his friends.

A Relaxing Evening - (DM Mark)
Monday November 22nd, 2021 6:06:02 PM
Son Imod chooses to walk alongside the wagon as it heads back.
Wil points out the incoming wagon.
Tsak As the wagon pulls up, Tsak jumps out and introduces the minotaur Seolas.
Mak adds to that, introducing Pholus as the King of the Centaurs, as well as Brygape and Timapius. He says that Seolas has agree to provide transport for the heavy mirrors and shelter for the evening.
Rolth is puzzled by the little Fey creature. He greets Seolas and mentions the fey visitor to Mak.
Kiwina follows the lead of the other centaurs here and ignores the little man.
Falco tells Wemore he has no way to transport the little man back.
Elyas looks at the strange little creature and listens to his tale.

For Elyas: Highlight to display spoiler: { This fey creature is a Buckawn. Buckawns are somehow related to brownies, but they are nowhere near as kind-hearted and playful. They are extremely reclusive and rarely have dealings with outside races. Buckawns favor daggers and darts in combat. They readily use poisoned blades when confronted with a tough opponent, when outnumbered, or when battling opponents for whom they have great disdain.

Wemore’s mention of the Maab and the Twilight Vale, brings to mind stories he’s heard about the Valleys of Twilight where Maab, the Queen of the Fey, holds sway. The valleys sit between the Lands of Rest and the Estates of Unrest, and contain Lands of Yore from the times of the Gods of Yore, including lands long since removed from the Wold, and remembered only here. Some valleys in her realm hold great evil, and others great goodness. Some say that the Valleys are places of dreams and mysteries.}

Wemore seems apprehensive with the approaching wagon, and he hides behind Falco a bit. The Centaurs still seem to ignore him.

Barbale and Timapius stomp around a bit as the introductions are made, but Pholus gestures for them to be patient. Then he says, ”Greetings Seolas. You are kind to help us out. I am Pholus, Lead Centaur and head of the Corral on Centaur Island. I am not a king in the human sense as I was kindly introduced. We Centaurs are more of a loose collective and we elect our leaders. Barbale and Timapius here are both Herd Leaders, and all the Herd Leaders make up the Corral that makes decisions for my people.

“Son Imod, Tsak and Mak - tell me what agreement was reached with Seolas for this service?”

“As for the rest of you, you seem to have found a little lost friend. What do you plan to do with Wemore?”

At this, Wemore seems a bit offended. ”Do? With me? Yer some kinda centaur king - doesn’t a king have a way to get me to the Twilight Vale?”

Pholus does not respond to the little man. Do you Wemore go with you? He seems a little lost, scared and grumpy.

Soon, you’re on your way to Seolas’ farmstead. On arrival, You find the gates are closed, but as you approach, Seolas produces a whistle and soon the gates are opened by Erdinan.

As you enter, you find that Erdinan has been quite busy. Things look very tidied up. A large tarp has been tied up inside of the timber palisade as a makeshift tent, and fresh hay and some blankets have been placed beneath it. A large fire is ready to be lit in the middle of the enclosed yard.

Erdinan seems glad to see you all here. Seolas says, ”Welcome to our home.”

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday November 22nd, 2021 6:17:12 PM
“Pirate ship to cave to Twilight Zone, sounds like a good plan too me. I’ve never been so your welcome to join us…. But of course I am just a human in interest of adventure. It would have to pass with the others.”
“Of course, you would have to be patient, can you do that?” Wil says addressing the fey directly. “We have to finish one task before proceeding to the next.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=23 ;
Monday November 22nd, 2021 9:07:33 PM
Rolth reassures Wemore, "He simply means to ask whether we will be travelling together, so rest easy, Wemore. It might help us decide whether to help you if you would similarly consider helping us in our quest here in the Taur Isles. Even if we can't return you home immediately, we might be able to find a way in time." Rolth leans in closer to the fey and whispers in his ear.

DM Highlight to display spoiler: {"That fellow Mak over there always has some booze about, you might want to ask him politely for a drink. He's a bit old school, but alright despite that."}

Standing back up, Rolth makes ready to move to the farmstead, and looks suitably impressed upon arrival. "Quite the tidy place you have made for yourselves, very nicely done. Thank you for welcoming us into your home. Perhaps I could sing for our dinner?" If they agree, he will pull out his sawgrass lute, and sing up a cheery tune that might even inspire some to dance and caper.

(Perform = 23)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday November 22nd, 2021 10:47:38 PM
Tsak responds to Pholus' query about the services agreed with Seolas:
We agreed to lodgings for the evening and transport to the nearest town for the mirrors. After that we will have to make other arrangements to get them where you need to go.

He turns to Esmerelda:
Apparently this is Wemore. So far he's a friend, don't eat him... yet The last with a wicked wink to the creature.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+17=23 ; d20+15=29 ;
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 1:19:42 AM
Son Imod studies Wemore.

Perception: 23
Know[Nature]: 29 (OOC: is Wemore a fey?)

Son Imod says to the party and Wemore, "I have within my possession the ability to open a pocket realm only I may enter to do some crafting. I learned how to do this so that I may focus on quickly using my herbal healing capability. I can attempt to quicken the pace at which I brew my special herbal healing potion so that I have a 100% chance of encountering a fey creature. Now you cannot enter my portal unless you know how to use an ishgaran stylus to create pocket realms yourself and have an ability that lets you help me create my herbal healing poition but from what I understand there is no rule preventing a fey that shows up from exiting the portal with me. If I were to attempt to brew an herbal healing item quickly enough theoretically I could make contact with a fey creature. This creature may be friendly or adversarial but don't some fey creatures travel to the Twilight Vale fairly regularly? If I take this gambit and attract a friendly fey that can travel to the Twilight Vale maybe this fey can help Wemore? I mean it would be a risk on my part as I could summon an adversarial fey but it might help Wemore get to where he wants to be sooner. I confess I don't think the intention of using the Ishgaran stylus to create a pocket crafting realm is to use it to make contact with the fey but if I attempt to make time in this pocket dimension move fast enough while I am working on my potion it will cause one to appear nonetheless"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 9:22:16 AM
Falco nods along with Son Imod pretty sure he knows what the plan is though a little skeptical of its effectiveness. "Failing that, rest easy Wemore you can travel with us, Wemore, until a way back is found."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 9:44:17 AM
Wil listens intently to Son Imod and is amazed with this talk of pocket dimensions. He recalls some interest in this stuff when he was under Gargul.
"I would be cool to learn more of this," he says to himself but of course Wil cannot keep his thoughts quiet and says it aloud.
"I once wanted to be a Grim reaper.. cool thoughts."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 9:49:39 AM
Elyas shakes his head.

I have heard of the Twilight Vale. but only in stories. it is a place of contradictions, ruled by the fey Queen Mab. they are ancient places, and some of the valleys in her realm have been removed from the Wold long ago. I do not know the way to get there, and even if i did I don't know that it would be the right choice. the lands are alien to us, full of great evil and great good and very hard tot ell the difference.

he looks tot he little fey

you are welcome to journey with us though, and if you know of a way to return home we will try to help as well as we can. but i do not have answers that you do not have on how to return

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/17T/19FF|CMD 29|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +5)**|-(-) d20+5=15
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 10:24:08 AM
Mak explained that they hired Seolas as a teamster to transport the mirrors. He doesn't mention the monetary arrangements they made as it would be in bad taste.

That night Mak kept his sword close when he slept. Until then he practiced his mandolin.

OOC: Perform +5, Roll 15

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+16=26 ; d20+22=35 ;
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 11:17:00 AM
Kiwina is happy at having a place to stay, and helps see to the careful placement and securing of the mirrors in the wagon. He addresses they fey creature before they go, "Wemore, we're heading to a place to stay overnight and after that to a town. If you're comfortable with those places, it's more likely we can find you help there than here."

When they reach the homestead, Kiwina looks the place over -- particularly Seolas and Erdinan. (Sense motive = 26, perception = 35, both include bonuses for dealing with monstrous humanoids)

"Seolas, what sorts of creatures live in the area? . . . Have you seen or heard of anything like Wemore around here before?"

A Relaxing Evening - (DM Mark)
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 5:27:54 PM
Rolth asks Wemore if he is willing to help the Petals in their quest in the Taur Isles. He thanks his hosts here at this farmstead and offers to play some music.
Tsak clarifies the Petals agreed to stay the night here, and that Seolas would provide transport of the mirrors for the following day’s travel to town. Then he introduces Wemore to Esmerelda and tells the cat not to eat the little fey.
Mak confirms what Tsak says about the arrangement with Seolas. Then he adds to Rolth’s proposed entertainment.
Son Imod considers Wemore. He offers to use an Ishgaran stylus to open a portal and bring in a fey creature that may help. Or may it not.
Falco is a bit sceptical and tells Wemore he may travel with the Petals if Son Imod’s plan does not work out.
Wil tells Wemore that the Petals will help, but he needs to be patient. He says he would like to know more about Son Imod’s proposal, and admits to wanting to be an embodyment of death
Elyas shares what he know of the Twilight Vale, but agrees that Wemore may travel with the Petals.
Kiwina tells Wemore the Petals will help if they can. He keeps an eye on his hosts and their farmstead.

Kiwina: Highlight to display spoiler: {Kiwina can tell that Seolas and Erdinan are a couple, though they seem discreet and respectful on this point with their visitors. He can see that Erdinan has worked hard to prepare accommodations for the guests that are not usual here. He senses no subterfuge nor hidden agendas with Seolas and Erdinan - they simply seem to accept things at face value and expect the same. They both seem intelligent, and they are observing the Petals and the centaurs as well.}

Seolas replies to Kiwina. ”Creatures? Well, we seem to have the usual fauna, including some smaller predators.” Not sure what “smaller” means to a minotaur though. ”Nothing that causes us trouble really, but we do keep our animals in out of caution. There are other faresteads around, some that hold extended families. A few villages here and there, and of course there is Hearthold Keep overlooking the fishing village where we are travelling tomorrow. It’s said that Keep is the resting place of the Healed Heart of Domi, though I’m not sure what that is or if it’s even true. But I understand that Bridge Island is different than the other Taur islands. Where at they tend to each hold one race of taurs, all three live here in harmony.”

Pholus will add that it is this division that he believes these mirrors will help address.

Wemore becomes rather excited at Son Imod’s proposal. He begins to hop from one foot to the other as he talks, balancing excitement with apprehension. ”Holy moly big boy, you maybe got a way fer me to get home? Let’s do it, let’s do it. If you can get someone from the Twilight Vale here, I’ll do my best to convince ‘em to take me back. Ooo, wait’ll I get ahold of that Yan! You guys are alright.”

The centaurs also seem intrigued by Son Imod’s proposal. The stallion Timapius in particular seems very interested in this, ”Tell me Son Imod, what is this Ishgaran Stylus? How is a pen or marking tool able to open a portal to the fey realms?”

You soon notice a rectangular pit with burning wood. It has a place for a couple of spits that may be put across the eventual coals, and there is a slaughtered pig and goat dressed and ready on a couple of spits. There is also a basket of vegetables and tubers nearby. That looks like a lot of work already done and still ahead for the laboring Erdinan.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/17T/19FF|CMD 29|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +5)**|-(-) d20+9=28 ;
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 5:38:07 PM
Mak wasn't the most perceptive of people but he kept his eyes open as the evening progressed. He continued to play his mandolin but he let Rolth lead as he wasn’t as capable as the many appendaged Taur.

OOC: Perception +9, Roll 28

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 8:14:22 PM
Rolth is curious about the stylus as well, but doesn't want to pry. So instead, he offers to help Erdinan with the roasting and other tasks as he sings. Although he does tend to like things on the rare side...

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+5=23 ;
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 10:00:39 PM
Having satisfied himself with the arrangement of the place, Kiwina relaxes and even joins in the entertainment. He is not as polished as Rolth, of course, but can tell stories from his homeland, an uncharted island in the west. (Perform oratory = 23)

Seeing Rolth help with the cooking, Kiwina cautions Erdinan that by centaur standards, liontaurs eat their meat raw.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 11:17:52 PM
Tsak rotates between his usual social cues of stoic silence, curt nods and monosyllabic comments. Occasionally for colour he scratches Esmereldas ears.

Son Imods plan calls for an overtly raised eyebrow and a quick glance at Wil. Seems like theres some competition for the role of kooky professor.

He is conscious of the effort spent by their hosts and makes sure to chip in and help and to let them know its appreciated.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Wednesday November 24th, 2021 1:42:52 AM
Son Imod says to Timapius, "Well as I understand it the technique was developed by an adventurer named Gillian to speed up time spent crafting items. I decided the ability could be useful so I sought to learn it myself. Apparently the magical properties of the ishgaran tree convey the stylus with this ability if you have have learned to employ it so. All one does is draw a portal on a vertical surface and one can enter this portal to get to the crafting area. It is equipped with some tables and a heat source that can serve as a forge. Time moves quicker there to facilitate faster crafting and the area is setup such that while a crafter is there they do not need to worry about food or rest. The thing is using it incurs a very small risk of attracting a fey like 1% with normal usage. One can attempt to make time flow up to 4 times faster in exchange for a 100% encounter with a fey. The problem is I do not know if the fey encountered will be good, evil or neutral until I do so and I can only do it once per day.

I'm not a conventional crafter but my herbal healing ability is similar enough to potion brewing that I could benefit from this ability. I was planning to make a cure serious wounds herbal healing potion today and if we are settling here for the night I should be able to do so. Like I said though we may not attract anyone who could help us get you home but I'm willing to try.'

If no one has any objection he prepares to create an herbal healing potion of cure serious wounds at 4 x speed using the portal.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday November 24th, 2021 10:35:05 AM
Elyas listens with interest to Son Imod describing his magical implement.

Fascinating. I would love to see this in action, and perhaps study the stylus at some point. I have some experience (more recently particularly) with summoning creatures from other planes, but none of them have been fey. mostly celestial animals and elementals.

be careful dealing with the fey, their morals are not like our own. Some say the fey cannot tell a lie, but they are experts at not quite telling the truth either. one that seems good may in fact be evil or the other way 'round

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=28 ;
Wednesday November 24th, 2021 2:00:58 PM
"Having been a summoner since a child, I am also very interested but this food and drink looks wonderful. Much appreciated."
Wil keeps an eye out for anything suspicious.

Perception: 28

A Relaxing Evening - (DM Mark)
Wednesday November 24th, 2021 4:58:55 PM
Rolth offers to help with the cooking, and sings as he does so.
Mak Enjoys the evening, but lets Rolth do most of the music.
Kiwina delights the others with rather interesting tales from his island home. He alerts Erdinan of liontaur meat preference.
Tsak worries a bit about Son Imod’s plan, thinking perhaps Wil’s madness is rubbing off on the minotaur.
Son Imod explains the use of the stylus and Gillian’s Fast Forge to the interested Timapius.
Elyas is interested in what Son Imod proposes to do, but warns care in dealing with the Fey.
Wil keeps a sharp eye out, but sees nothing out of the ordinary. Until a visitor appears.

Son Imod takes some time to draw a portal on the farmstead wall with his stylus. A doorway appears and the minotaur steps in and begins hastily crafting a potion. Soon, there is a shimmering in the back of the space where Son Imod is, and a medium sized woman steps through. She wears an exquisite close fit green and gold gown with a high collar, and she moves with an unnatural grace. She is very shapely and attractive. Large green emeralds hang from her upswept ears, and her brilliant red hair flows across her shoulders and is topped with a crown of live twigs.

Her eyes grow wide, and she smiles broadly as she regards Son Imod. Even though she looks up at the tall minotaur, Son Imod feels as though she is somehow weighing and measuring him same time, almost gauging his worth.

”Well, I see an artisan is a work here, and a strapping specimen at that. It seems you are trying to tap into the power of the Twilight Vale to cheat time. Excellent! Tell me what is your name child, and what do you seek to make here? You know, I can offer you a tool that will enhance your skill at this.” She holds forth a delicate cut crystal flask with precise measurements marked on the sides. Light sparkles off the thing.

Then she looks out of the interdimensional portal and into the courtyard. ”Oh, you have some little friends with you. How wonderful! So, who are you all?”

Wemore’s excitement seems to fade and he goes a bit pale. He almost seems to hide behind the little Falco.

As she appeared, the centaurs look on with interest. Likewise, Seolas and Erdinan watch intently, a bit apprehensive at her sudden appearance.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday November 24th, 2021 8:50:34 PM
Tsak notices Wemore's reaction... interesting. He looks straight at Rolth, not bothering to hide the fact that he expects the liontaur to handle the talking in this interesting turn of events.
He stretches out his legs to get comfortable and settles in to watch the drama as it unfolds.

Well well Esmerelda, and here I was worried that things may become boring he murmers to the cat sitting at his side.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+16=23 ; d20+2=12 ;
Wednesday November 24th, 2021 9:15:22 PM
Rolth will offer a rhyme in greeting, aiming to please and maybe buy some time to think.

"Well met, Lady in Green,
We are the Eight Petaled Rose,
But no delicate flowers are we.
A traveler abides from the Court Unseen,
And of you doth seems he knows,
Yet we know not what to call thee."

With a bow he asks, "Will you treat with us?

He thinks hard about what little he knows of the fey, trying to figure out who she is and what that might mean for us.

Diplomacy = 23
Knowledge Nature = 12

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+7=14 ;
Wednesday November 24th, 2021 10:44:14 PM
Wil steps up to Rolth to help with the Diplomacy and speak to this fascinating creature.
Diplomacy: 14
“Hello, stranger from the Vale.” He is caught up in the excitement and forgets what he wanted to say next.
“What’s with our new friend,” he says suddenly distracted. He is very curious about both fey.

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet)
Wednesday November 24th, 2021 11:05:14 PM
Kiwina watches Wemore and wonders if this lady could be trouble. If so, she might just trouble Wemore. More importantly, he wonders if maybe he had misunderstood the stories he grew up with -- but no, she is too big to be one of the little people.

"The remainder of the group are recent travelling companions and our hosts for the evening," Kiwina says, deciding not to single out Wemore yet. He wonders if she might have heard of the Deep. "We are on Bridge Island, of the Taur Islands."

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+17=29 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+16=36 ; d4=4 ;
Thursday November 25th, 2021 5:19:34 AM
Son Imod studies the woman in green and sees if he recognizes her from any of the stories he's heard.

Perception: 29
Know Nature:35

Profession Herbalist : 36 vs DC 12 to create herbal healing potion = Success
Time needed to craft the potion 4 hours but w/ the 4 x time speed up in the fast forge: 1 hour

If his knowledge gives him any reason why he shouldn't tell her about Wemore he says
"Greetings fair lady, my name is Son Imod. I am but a humble green mage so my powers of creation are limited to a smattering of herbal healing items I can create and the lifewood flasks that can carry them. Though I will not reject your boon, I sped up time not wholly for the purpose of helping my endeavor but to also meet a fey and here a rather charming one stands before me. Thank you for answering my summons. It is nice to meet you."

Otherwise he says
Son Imod bows and says, "Greetings fair lady. My name is Son Imod and I am but a humble green mage. I must confess I tapped into the power of the vale not for the benefit of the herbal healing potion of cure serious wounds I am crafting but to help another who has gotten separated from the Twilight Vale himself and is trying to return home. My group is willing to help this fey but we are in the middle of another quest involving retrieving some artifacts from a dungeon to help our centaur friends so I thought perhaps if I utilized my knowledge of Gillian's technique to attract another fey perhaps that other fey could speed the journey of the fey we found and he could return home. However it seems it would be in poor taste to not use the boon you offer on the herbal healing potion considering the purpose of the Fast Forge is crafting and creation and I've been attempting to somewhat use this blessing for another purpose albeit what I view a noble one of trying to help someone find their way home.

Well, It Was A Relaxing Evening - (DM Mark)
Friday November 26th, 2021 1:41:29 AM
Tsak sits back to enjoy the show.
Rolth diplomatically recites a poem for the new visitor, asking if she would treat with the Petals. He tries to think if he knows of this woman, or her like.
Wil tries to help Rolth, but forgets what he wanted to say.
Kiwina says that some of the other are recent hosts and travel companions. He informs this strange woman that she is on Bridge Island in the Taur Islands.
Son Imod thinks to see if he knows what sort of person this woman is. He tells her what he was trying to do, confessing he sought to lure a fey here in the hopes of providing a way home for another fey creature. He also admits it would be in poor taste not to accept the boon she offers him.

For Rolth and Son Imod: Highlight to display spoiler: {You do not know of this woman specifically. You can tell she moves with a practiced ease, and seems more a court attendant or perhaps some kind of fey royalty from tales of the Fey Courts of Maab, or from stories of the wild bacchanals of Ebyron. Fey royalty are rumored to move in a rather intricate society with complex rules, requirements and expectations. Verbal agreements can be more binding than Woldian contracts are among rulers, and great care is given before agreeing to help or accepting that help. Nothing is free among the fey.}

This all seems to be a lot to take in for this woman, and she seems a bit distracted missing some of what she is told. Sense Motive DC 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {She is quite aware of everything that is going on, and you’d guess she misses nothing.}

She steps out of the interdimensional space and into the courtyard.

She moves to Rolth, and smiles as she brushes her hand along the liontaur’s arm. ”Sir Liontaur, you are most eloquent. And strong. You ask if I would treat with you. Perhaps. What do you have in mind, and what do you offer?”

To Kiwina, ”You are hale and hearty, but these others of your kind are not well - perhaps those three seek my healing - they could come serve me in the Vales, and perhaps find healing after a time. Ah, you say you have brought me to an island in the Wold. That might explain why things are rather drab and mundane. Except for that wonderful Fast Forge. I rarely see these - time passes differently in the Vales, and we have no need for such things.”

To Son Imod, ”Speaking of which, you are a clever one, manipulating things to attract attention. But I should not be surprised by such boldness by one who calls himself after a god. Enjoy that vessel - it will help you make your potions (+4 on craft checks for making potions.) You have drawn me here Son Imod, you say to help a wayward fey. Do not hide there little buckyan. What is your name, what do you wish, and what do you offer in return?”

Wemore nervously steps out, and bows low and for a long time. “I am Wemore m’lady. I was wronged by a horrible one named Yan. He sent me here, and I am stranded. I merely seek return, though I’d sure like to get even with that Yan.”

The woman replies, ”Transport. Yes, if you agree to serve me for a year and a day. But … revenge on Yan, now that requires a price more dear. Yan is powerful and powerfully connected. But still this intrigues me, and could be to both our benefit. Will you agree to serve for a year and a day? If so, we can discuss further this revenge you seek.”

Wemore is crestfallen and a bit shaken. But he agrees to her terms.

Pholus gestures for Timapius and Barbale to remain silent as he replies, ”Dear lady, our destinies and any healing for us lies here in this realm. We do not agree to your terms and we will not accompany you.”

She says dismissively, ”Pity. Centaurs are not as much fun as satyrs, so I am not much surprised. What of the rest of you? Will any of you come back with me? The Fey Courts are glorious.”

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Friday November 26th, 2021 3:00:07 AM
Son Imod says, "Thank you for the flask m'lady. I will treasure it and use it when creating my herbal healing potions and think of you when doing so. While I do think it would be interesting to explore the Vale, I am currently on a quest based on what Imod told me to do when He came to me in a dream. Yes I am named after a God but the God I am named after is the one I follow and while I admit as a mortal I cannot presume to know what a God thinks but any transgression in my naming must either be forgiven or overlooked for Him to charge me with the quest He did. He asked me to help my kind put aside our differences with the Centaurs and Liontaurs and help them to do the same. As you see my group, The Eight Petaled Rose, with my addition once again has a Centaur, a Liontaur and a Minotaur and in this way by working together we help to move toward the future Imod would want for His children. In fact we are helping these Centaurs move the artifacts we removed from the dungeon to also help move toward that end. Therefore, at this time I cannot accept your offer. I understand your kind is long lived and I do not know how long my travels with the Eight Petaled Rose will take me but I am still somewhat young for my kind although we are not as long lived as others. Do you have a way for me to contact you specifically on that future date when I look to hang up my adventuring kit? Before I fully retire perhaps a limited term in your service with guaranteed safe passage and transport back to the Wold at completion of said service could be an interesting experience. Though I do not wish to necessarily bind myself to this at this time, merely to have that be an option at that future date."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday November 26th, 2021 3:38:48 AM
Tsak takes in all the verbiage and politicking, and is glad he is just a simple ranger. Sometimes it's good to be a half-orc as no-one expects too much of you.

If the lady looks at him directly he will politely indicate a 'no' with his head and leave it at that.

Esmerelda seems as captivated by this new guest as everyone else. She sniffs the air and the tip of her tail gives away her interest, but she otherwise remains where she is seated beside Tsak.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=20 ;
Friday November 26th, 2021 7:16:35 AM
Rolth isn't quite certain what to make of this fey lady, but senses a danger in treading uncarefully. Now that Wemore has made his own pact, Rolth attempts to graciously remove himself from bargaining.

"Fair lady, although the offer is tempting, now that Wemore is content, I must say that my fate is also twined with that of these fellow taurs, and I am bound to complete our quest here in the Taur Isles before taking up other causes. Perhaps one day we will travel to the Vale, and behold it with our own eyes. But I thank you for your kind offer and wish you well."

He does wonder at the gift that Son IMod received, and whether it comes with any strings attached...

(Sense Motive = 20, fail)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday November 26th, 2021 10:15:46 AM
"as wonderous as the fey court sounds, I am afraid i cannot come with you my lady. our own realm is in danger and needs us our services. perhaps someday we will meet again under different circumstances

Elyas wonders if it is worth trying to ply her for information about the Deep, but decides against it. the way she just causually picked up the other fey creature as a persona servant for a year makes Elyas second guess any attempt at negotiations

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+12=18 ;
Friday November 26th, 2021 10:46:30 AM
(Sense motive = 18)

"If I may ask, is there a name or title we should use while talking to you?" Kiwina does not want to interfere in Wemore's bargain, and a year and a day sounds like a standard term -- although he suspects it is a high price. Maybe not as high for a fey as a centaur.

"In any case, we have obligations here."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+9=29 ; d20+9=26 ;
Friday November 26th, 2021 1:17:14 PM
{Sense Motive: 29}

HAving been silent watching Falco feels that this woman is more then a match for the Petals and doesn't miss anything. He lets the others answer and simply stands ready if needed. A prayer for Dispel Magic is forefront in his mind as none of his other current spells will help much.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak (BatMark subbing for James)
Friday November 26th, 2021 3:54:20 PM
Mak's soldier's instincts tell him that this fey lady is a battle left unfought, and uncharacteristically keeps his lips buttoned up, even as he carefully sets his mandolin aside in case of trouble. All the sooner to get back to the eating, drinking, and other things that take his mind off his various hurts. He shifts to get a little more comfortable, or at least uncomfortable in a different spot.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday November 26th, 2021 8:19:22 PM
“What does serving you entail?” Wil asks curious.

Well, It Was A Relaxing Evening - (DM Mark)
Saturday November 27th, 2021 3:53:00 AM
Son Imod thanks this woman for the flask. He explains his name, and that Imod sent him in the Petals’ current quest to bring artifacts to the Taurs. He says he cannot travel with her, and asks how he may contact this woman in the future.
Tsak silently declines the offer to go with the woman as well.
Rolth and Elyas likewise decline.
Kiwina asks the woman’s name.
Falco worries about this woman.
Mak remains silent.
Wil asks what serving her entails.

For Falco: Highlight to display spoiler: {Falco knows he is not getting the full story with this woman. She smiles a lot, but it seems more predatory than jovial.}

The strange fey woman looks at the wagon with its cargo and then at Son Imod. Her eyes narrow a bit as she smiles. ”Artifacts. Interesting. You say you use the name of a god because it was given to you. Beware child, names have power. Domi may be a god, but there are those that wish the gods ill or would try to use them. Pray they do not mistake you for him. As for how you may get in touch with me, well, that will not be necessary my dear. Come with me now or stay, but this is a one time offer.”

To Kiwina, ”My name? As I said, names have power. But you may call me Ailleann. My titles do not apply here, so they do not matter to you if you are not going to serve me.”

To Wil, she replies, ”Serving me? Why, you would have the privilege of visiting the Twilight Vales in safety for a start, being under my protection. There are many joys there, and my burden would be light. I promise you, you will never see anything quite like the Fey Courts in this drab place. And since the Twilight Vales border the Lands of Rest and Unrest, you might find you would be closer to the realms you god holds sway over. We could work out the terms of your service, and I suspect you would find it rather … pleasurable. Join me.”

“What? None want to join me? Pity. Come along then my little buckyan, let’s work out what you can do for me. Perhaps your poisons can be put to use. And let’s see about that Yan. This should be fun.”

She steps back into the Fast Forge Son Imod created with Wemore in tow. At first Wemore is unable to enter, but the woman will reach back. Grabbing his shoulder she is able to pull him in. Wemore looks a bit miserable but resigned. As she approaches the far wall of this interdimensional space, she simply walks through with Wemore. The wall ripples like water as they enter, and then they are gone.

Once she is gone Seolas and Erdinan breathe an audible sigh of relief. They kept their heads down much of this time, working on the food. They glare at the Petals, but say nothing.

Pholus says weakly, ”That went better than I expected, and you were all wise not to accept her offer. Poor Wemore. He found a way back, but he may live to regret it. If he survives her. The tales of the Twilight Reams are full of joys and dangers, and are usually told as a warning against something. I would not recommend using your little space there to attract the attention of another fey. You may not be so lucky next time.

“Now, let’s turn to something more, what did she say, drab and mundane? That food smells anything but drab!”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=23 ;
Saturday November 27th, 2021 1:15:04 PM
Rolth relaxes once Lady A and her new servant are gone, although he does hope that Wemore will be ok in her service. This whole fey business was interesting, but beyond his experience and a potential distraction from what we are meant to do here in the Taur Isles. He thanks Pholus for his wise council, apologizes to our hosts for any discomfort that this interlude may have caused, and strikes up a cheery (but not spritely!) tune to get us back in the mood to celebrate the forthcoming feast.

Once things progress beyond dinner, Rolth will suggest that we set watches because of the importance of our cargo.

(Perception = 23 to notice any trouble approaching)

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Saturday November 27th, 2021 6:18:54 PM
Wil is disappointed. Always looking for an adventure. He watches the fey disappear then moves on to enjoy a meal and a drink.
"Drab and mundane? You should of insisted?" He says.
"I know, but we should continue to try to fit into this group," he replies to himself. "They are good people and look at what we just did. Fought golem and look at that Twilight Vale.
"We could of fought those stone golem."
"Nah... I wonder though, if we could of."

Mak (Matt S. sub for James) d20+12=14 ;
Saturday November 27th, 2021 6:27:10 PM
Mak steps back, away from the portal, and settles in with the others near the food and drink.
He searches for a place to settle in for the night after.
(Perspective: 14)

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+18=28 ;
Saturday November 27th, 2021 7:20:17 PM
"I don't think we helped our little friend very much. But he accepted the offer."

Kiwina agrees with Rolth on setting watches, and thanks Seolas and Erdinan for the meal.

(Perception = 28)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Sunday November 28th, 2021 2:04:06 PM
"well, the little guy got exactly what he asked for from us, a way back home and a way to get back at his tormentor. it looks like it did not go the way he wanted it to. let that be a lesson to us all, especially when tempted to deal with magical answers. it's never what you expect.

he chuckles when Pholus says it is time to get back tot he drab and mundane

Yes, let's focus on our very mundane pursuit of the tentacle-monster-loving cult, right after we finish our very drab sidebar of rescuing nobles from cursed mirrors...

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Sunday November 28th, 2021 11:05:56 PM
Son Imod says, "Well it was something I could do and he was very insistent about getting home. Also I got a new measuring flask out of the deal. I mean he only has to serve her for a year and a day. How long would it have taken us to find a way to get him back otherwise? We really need to get the mirrors back and who knows where our travels will take us next. I'm not planning to do that again though. Let's try not to pick up wayward fey either."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday November 29th, 2021 2:01:16 AM
As the woman disappears Tsak lets out a breath that he didn't realise he was holding.

He sets to work on showing his appreciation for the food that has been prepared.

After dinner he'll find a place to nap until his watch time.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+9=26 ;
Monday November 29th, 2021 10:30:38 AM
"She was a predator, I am sorry our new friend traveled under her hand. I fear we have just changed a story that was to unfold and it may turn our for the worse now. Still change is inevitable so it will be what it is."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/17T/19FF|CMD 29|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +5)**|-(-)
Monday November 29th, 2021 12:47:30 PM
Mak had an innate sense of distrust for anything fey and that one was ringing all his bells. He totally agreed with Pholus as his head bobbed speechlessly up and down as the Taur spoke. ”Let’s not go there.” Mak said quietly to anyone listening.

Well, It Was A Relaxing Evening - (DM Mark) d100=23 ; d100=86 ;
Monday November 29th, 2021 5:24:03 PM
Rolth thanks Pholus for his words, and apologizes to Seolas and Erdinan for the fey visitor. He keeps a sharp eye out for more trouble.
Wil talks to Wil.
Mak looks for a good spot to eat and sleep. He echos Pholus concerns regarding the fey. He makes a Perspective roll, and he thinks he has a pretty good handle on things - from his perspective. :)
Kiwina worries about Wemore, and graciously thanks the minotaurs for their provisioning. He also keeps a sharp eye out.
Elyas says that Wemore may have gotten what he asked for, but perhaps not the way he wanted. He adds, ”Let that be a lesson to us all, especially when tempted to deal with magical answers. It's never what you expect.
Son Imod says, "Well it was something I could do and he was very insistent about getting home. Also I got a new measuring flask out of the deal. I mean he only has to serve her for a year and a day. How long would it have taken us to find a way to get him back otherwise? We really need to get the mirrors back and who knows where our travels will take us next. I'm not planning to do that again though. Let's try not to pick up wayward fey either."
Tsak is relieved to see the woman leave. Then he enjoys the food and the evening.
Falco says, "She was a predator, I am sorry our new friend traveled under her hand. I fear we have just changed a story that was to unfold and it may turn our for the worse now. Still change is inevitable so it will be what it is."

With Rolth’s apology, Erdinan speaks up. ”We invited you here as our guests. I gather that you did not really know that woman that showed up, and she seemed pretty dangerous to me. Pull a stunt like that again and you’re on your own.” Seolas looks a bit surprised at the outburst. But only a bit.

As the evening progresses, Erdinan accepts apologies and explanations, ”Well, I may have been a bit hasty in my condemnation. But honestly, you really should consider doing something like that away from people if you don’t know what will show up. I too recognized her as more of a predator rather than a helper. Still, what’s done is done. Let’s eat!”

With that, between Rolth’s silver tongue and the musical accompaniment the Petals provide, everyone seems to have a good time. The food is pretty great, and you can tell your hosts - Erdinan in particular - put a fair amount of effort into this.

Sense Motive DC 8: Highlight to display spoiler: {Both Seolas and Erdinan were pretty mad and offended, Erdinan in particular. But you can also tell that neither is still angry. Both were quick to anger and quick to calm down, and neither seems to hold any lasting grudge in this.}

A small bonfire has been prepared in the center of the courtyard, and it’s rather warm and cheery.

There is a good deal of talk. You learn much about centaurs and their society and hierarchy. Pholus says that his time as Lead Stallion and leader of the Corrall is at an end, and a new leader will be chosen. He also says that Domi spoke to him while he was trapped in the mirror. Domi impressed on him the importance of Taur cooperation and that the mirrors can be a helpful tool in this, both practically as a communication mechanism and symbolically because they are a gift from Domi to each of the three named taur isles. And he hopes that perhaps someday they will not longer be needed.

The evening winds down without event. You hosts did not have beds or bedding for so large a group of large creatures. Still, they have gone to lengths to bring out what straw, tarps and blankets they had to make the Petals and the centaurs comfortable in the courtyard. They insist that centaurs take the best spots because of their seeming weakened state.

The night passes without event, and in the morning the Minotaurs prepare for the trek to town - in this case the fishing village near Hearthold Keep where the Petals ship is moored not far from shore. Seolas will drive the wagon, and Erdinan, still a bot worried about something will stay at the farmstead. Seolas assures Erdinan he will be fine, and anticipates no issue on his return either.

Some of the smaller folk can take turns on the wagon as you go. The centaurs move slowly at about the speed of the wagon, with both Timapius and Barbale keeping an watchful eye on Pholus who seems the oldest and most impacted from the time trapped in the mirrors.

It will take most of the day to get to the village. Any special action the Petals take?

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+4=22 ;
Monday November 29th, 2021 5:57:21 PM
Wil chooses to walk some of the way, keeping as close as possible to the wagon but trailing at times. Eventually, he rides but not before a lot of self reflection.
“Comfort, with myself?” He says to no one in particular.
“Maybe more Rogue-like training… hmmm… less crazy? Can I do less crazy?”
“What do we do in the village coming up?” He asks. “Is there a house of Domi to drop the mirrors at?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+18=37 ; d20+20=29 ;
Monday November 29th, 2021 7:52:23 PM
In the morning, Kiwina prepares the spells he normally uses, which are better suited for outdoors than exploring caves or buildings. Noticing the exchange between Erdinan and Seolas, he finds a moment with Erdinan to ask if the area is dangerous for Seolas to be travelling through alone when he returns.

Prior to leaving, Kiwina checks the mirrors are well secured and reasonably protected.

He suggests having Mak on the wagon, and takes a position about fifty feet ahead of it himself. He tries to remain alert and aware of the surroundings as they go, trying to avoid or at least detect hazards. (Perception = 37; survival = 29)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=26
Monday November 29th, 2021 8:54:40 PM
With Kiwina out front, Rolth will take up a position about 30 feet behind the wagon. He keeps a wary eye and ear out for trouble, with all the unusual events hereabouts lately.

(Perception = 26)

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+4=16 ; d20+17=20 ;
Tuesday November 30th, 2021 1:03:50 AM
Sense Motive: 16
That Night:

Son Imod senses the ire of both of the other Minotaurs and apologizes to them in Minotaur.

Minotaur: Highlight to display spoiler: { I'm sorry if I have caused offense with my contacting that fey woman. I know that this is no excuse but for much of my life it has just been Master Iga and myself in his dwelling in the woods. Occassionally folks would come seeking healing and Master Iga would provide it but aside from that I've lived a fairly sheltered existence prior to meeting up with the Petals. As such I'm used to only thinking of how something would effect me. When I offered that service to Wemore I thought I was the one taking the risk as whatever fey I encountered would show up to me alone in the portal. I didn't think that we actually wanted the summoned creature to come through and thus put everyone here potentially at risk. I will use this as a learning opportunity and in the future try to see my actions and planned actions from more angles than just my own. Do you forgive me? }

The next morning:

Before heading out Son Imod makes sure to gather some lifewood from a nearby tree and crafts a flask to carry his new herbal healing tonic in.

While on the trail he keeps his eyes peeled for any threats.

Perception: 20

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, cure moderate wounds, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance+ Barkskin (domain)
3rd: cure serious wounds, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday November 30th, 2021 9:32:54 AM

Falco knows that the three have been offended but got over it quickly, a trait he admires. Still as one of the small folk he thinks it best not to speak up about the incident.

Asa they travel Falco is happy to spend time in the wagon as he can though for small creature he moves fairly quickly he cannot match a taur.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=12 ;
Tuesday November 30th, 2021 9:53:45 AM
Elyas is happy to walk as they travel, leaving the spots on the wagon for Mak and Falco who likely could use it more than Elyas.

He keeps a watch as they travel, looking for signs of dangers or things watching them as they go
perception = 12

he asks Pholus how well travelled is this area? should we be on the lookout for bandits? we sure make for an interesting picture all of us mixed races with a wagon full of mirrors. if people are out here looking for trouble we might be too tempting to turn down.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|CSB: Arrows(20)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(FA,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+12+1d8+12(MS)(x3) d20+5=25 ;
Tuesday November 30th, 2021 10:32:01 AM
OOC: Sense Motive +5, Roll 25. Success!

Mak was a little irritated himself about that Fey incursion of the night before, but he supported his companions and didn't speak out against anyone. On the journey back to the port town he rode Elmer to get a higher vantage point with his short bow out and ready.

**, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:59.04 lbs| Move: 30 | |

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday November 30th, 2021 2:24:59 PM
Tsak and Esmerelda jog along beside Mak and Elmer for much of the time.

Tsak asks Seolas if the feline can ride up on the wagon from time to time for a spell of rest.

The Fishing Village - (DM Mark)
Tuesday November 30th, 2021 6:47:07 PM
Wil wonders aloud if he can be less crazy. He asks, “Is there a house of Domi to drop the mirrors at?”
Kiwina tries to privately asks Erdinan if it’s safe for Seolas to return alone. He makes sure Mak as a place on the wagon and takes a lead position himself scanning the area for trouble.
Rolth takes a similar position, but behind the wagon to keep an eye out for trouble.
Son Imod asks his far host for forgiveness for bringing the fey woman to this place. He also keeps a sharp eye out as the group travels.
Falco happily rides in the wagon.
Elyas walks on the journey, asking Pholus if the area is safe, worried that this group and their cargo may make an attractive target for bandits.
Mak decides to ride Elmer, with his bow at the ready.
Tsak trots along with Esmerelda in tow, though she rides some of the time in the wagon.

To Kiwina: Highlight to display spoiler: {Erdinan says that Seolas will probably be alright on the return, but still of he had a travelling companion coming back with him that would certainly be better. There are occasional conflicts with predators on the island, but they are rare. Still, better safe that sorry from his perspective.}

To Son Imod in the minotaur language: Highlight to display spoiler: {The minotaurs are at ease now, but they do appreciate the apology. Erdinan does say, ”You know, if you just would have asked our permission first, I’d have felt better. I really had no idea what you were doing with that little room. I had to go look inside to make sure it didn’t damage our house.” The thought that drawing and creating a room and having to check for damage seems makes them laugh.} The Seolas and Erdinan have a good laugh with Son Imod after discussing something.

Pholus will reply to Elyas that he does not expect trouble on the journey. Certainly the centaurs had none when they arrived.

The trip to the fishing village is uneventful. You do come across two wolves. Perhaps they were alone, or perhaps they were scouts for a larger pack. In any event, they seem to want nothing to do with your group and move quickly away.

As you make your way into the village, you see that it is late afternoon and the fishing boats are pulled ashore. Some folk are mending nets, and carrying bags of fish, and there is some sales and haggling going on. You smell cooking fires here and there.

There are three ships anchored out a bit from shore. You recognize the Petal’s ship, and the Pounding Fury is there too, but it looks to be in better shape than when you left it last. And there seems to be another trading vessel there - on closer look, you think it’s that pirate ship you towed in. But it looks better, with new sails and recent repairs.

Pholus leads you to the Sow’s Ear, a large local inn. And seemingly the only one in town. Seolas seems to know the place and once there he will negotiate to have his horses and the wagon taken care of.

It seems appropriate to get some lodging and a meal. And maybe a tankard or two. While the journey was not particularly arduous, the first half was over little more than a rutted trail. It’s good to be at a place with rest and food.

A young liontaur steps forward. ”Welcome. Er, I mean, welcome back. Will you be needing lodging tonight?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Tuesday November 30th, 2021 7:06:57 PM
At the offer of lodging and a meal (and a drink!), Rolth quite willingly accepts. Around the dinner table, he will prompt a discussion of what steps we should take next. "I think we should try to find Nyloth, and see what he thinks of the results of our quest. Perhaps he will also have insights into how we are to make use of the mirrors for the good of taurkind. Pholus and Petals, what do you fellows think?

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday November 30th, 2021 7:42:39 PM
“Sounds like a plan,” Wil says agreeing with Rolth.
“How’s the drink around here? Anyone have a song?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet)
Tuesday November 30th, 2021 8:11:02 PM
Kiwina does not want to talk to Nyloth. He wants to talk to Ramsey, and to the captain of The Pounding Fury. And he wants to know if there have been more unusual troubles on the nearby seas, which probably means talking to sailors. All of whom are more useful than Nyloth.

Kiwina is worried mostly about how to get the centaurs and the mirrors safely to other islands after the troubles they had and have heard about recently.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Wednesday December 1st, 2021 2:06:14 AM
Son Imod gathers another lifewood flask from a tree outside of the Fishing Village before they arrive. He doesn't want to get into trouble for taking some living wood from a tree that might belong to someone and he needs something to put the herbal healing item he is going to make later in.

When he hears that there is the prospect of an Inn he asks the others, "Are we staying here the night then?"

He also says, "I take it we can arrange for padded boxes to store the mirrors in when we transport them to their final destination if we are going by ship?"

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/17T/19FF|CMD 29| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|15/10/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Wednesday December 1st, 2021 8:28:53 AM
Mak made arrangements for Elmer and then stowed his gear in a private room. With one quiver, his bow, and sword Mak entered the bar area. At the mention of drinks Mak is all aboard that ship and makes certain he drops 50 gp in the tavern for as long as it will last. Unusually however Mak stops short of getting completely hammered.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:59.04 lbs| Move: 30 | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday December 1st, 2021 9:19:52 AM
Falco orders a meal and will have one tankard of ale but no more. The taur make strong drink and he does not want to lose his head.

"That plans sounds as good as any Rolth. The idea of the mirrors as a way to communicate between the islands makes a lot of sense if that can be worked as well."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday December 1st, 2021 2:11:30 PM
Elyas agrees with Kiwina and is much more interested in checking in with their crew and see the repair efforts on the other two ships in more detail. knowing the crew, he assumes that if there are rumors or news from around town, Ramsey and the rest of the crew can be relied on more to fill the party in than looking elsewhere.

But first he joins the others for a drink

"another successful outing. things are never simple, but it feels good to have a solid win behind us. and a short break from cultists trying to kill us

The Fishing Village - (DM Mark)
Wednesday December 1st, 2021 2:45:24 PM
Rolth is glad for the offer of a place to stay and a meal. Once they are settled, Rolth suggests first seeking out Nyloth. He also wonders aloud about the use of the mirrors as a communication device.
Wil agrees with this, and asks if anyone has a song.
Kiwina is not interested in Nyloth, but would like to speak with Ramsey and Captain Kira.
Son Imod looks for a tree to make a lifewood flask, and he is able to find one that would cause little impact to the tree. He suggests having the mirrors packed in boxes for the voyage.
Mak is glad for the rest and a place to drink. He sees to Elmer, having him taken care of at the inn’s stable.
Falco agrees with Rolth’s plan.
Elyas is confident Ramsey has things in hand with the Petal’s ship, and is interested in the progress of repairs on the other vessels.

Kiwina and Barbale both send a boatman out to their respective ships to let them know they should send someone ashore and ready the boats for sail in a day or two. Captain Kira arrives and speaks with Pholus, clearly relieved the three are still alive, and saddened at the loss of the others. They have much to discuss.

Seolas has his horses stabled and the wagon taken care of. Barbale will make sure the mirrors are locked away in the stable area as well.

Later, Pholus approaches Seolas, and he hands the minotaur a pouch. ”Seolas, you have been a fine host and a kind person to us. Thank you for your hospitality and your service.” Seolas opens the pouch and his eyes go wide. ”My lord, this is well beyond what is reasonable or necessary.” Pholus is adamant the minotaur accepts the payment, and Seolas does so with profuse thanks.

In the inn, you find that your large group pretty much occupies the whole place. Pholus will wave aside any payment by the Petals for rooms or meals, instructing Timapius to make sure things are settled with the liontaur inkeeper Fewenryth. The centaurs will take a large room together, and you can tell that both Barbale and Timapius tend to hover a bit over over the Lead Stallion who is weak and not well. Pholus waves them off, simply saying he’s old.

Pholus agrees that Son Imod’s suggestion of packing the mirrors properly is wise, and he asks of Son Imod would kindly see to this for him, offering to cover any expenses.

A short while later Ramsey arrives at the inn, and is relieved to see the Petals. ”Ah, ‘tis good to see you all in fine shape. I hear we’ll be leaving soon. I can tell you Captain Kira has been most anxious. What are your instructions?”

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/17T/19FF|CMD 29| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|15/10/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Wednesday December 1st, 2021 5:00:16 PM
Mak stank and he knew it. They all smell badly....death, acid, everything. So as soon as he was rested he purchased a clean set of clothing, a new cloak, and a large tub of hot water in his room to soak in. Afterwards he considered another just to get rid of the film around the inside of the tub. When the smell of death had truly left him he tossed his clothes in the fire and donned his new ones.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+5=7 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=19 ;
Wednesday December 1st, 2021 6:41:31 PM
Rolth is in no hurry to see Nyloth--that strange character will either be available or not, depending on the will of Domi. He enjoys this evening, spending time with the Petals and all these wonderful taurs of all sorts. He talks to Pholus about his future plans, and inquires whether he has any more insights into how the mirrors might work. If Elyas will join the conversation, Rolth is certainly curious what Elyas might be able to learn about the magic of the mirrors, as well as the staff and rod we found that seem like mighty items. Rolth is willing to help suss out their powers if Elyas takes the lead.

Spellcraft to help identify items (mirrors, staff, rod) = 7,9,19 (fail, fail, success)

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+5=21 ;
Wednesday December 1st, 2021 10:56:28 PM
Kiwina asks Ramsey about credible rumors of problems at sea -- although since they were beset by merrow and rescued castaways from a ship attacked by a kraken, in addition to fighting pirates and towing the survivors here as prisoners, credible may be pretty incredible. (Know local = 21)

Kiwina believes they will likely be leaving when and for the destination Pholus wishes. Between the Rose and the Pounding Fury, Pholus, Barbale, and Timapius -- and he's guessing either one or all mirrors -- must safely reach Centaur Isle. The Petals stand ready to help as an escort, or to travel to other islands with messages or cargo if that is what Pholus finds appropriate.

Kiwina also asks if Seolas would feel safer with a companion or two on his way home, and whether he has arranged for any himself.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 3:17:31 AM
Tsak says G'day to Ramsey and listens to any updates he has on the local scene and The Rose.

He thinks Mak is a genius for ordering a hot bath and does the same. He also cleans his armor as best he can and washes his clothing.

Esmerelda eyes the bath suspiciously and gives Tsak a hard stare promising painful death and dismemberment if he tries anything. He settles for giving her a thorough brushing once he's finished his own ablutions.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 5:18:33 AM
Son Imod says to the others, "Do you think straw is a good enough material to provide padding for the mirrors? If not does anyone have any other suggestions?"

Son Imod either measures the mirrors himself using his silk rope and chalk or finds someone else with better tools to do it so as to have an accurate dimension as to the size of box needed.

He then finds the boxmaker, describes what he needs, asks if the boxmaker has 3 suitable sized crates already or if new crates need to be made what kind of time and cost committment they are looking at.

Once he is assured he has either the boxes he needs being made or purchased and that they can fit the mirror plus padding he goes to the straw vendor and purchases enough straw to provide padding for all three mirrors assuming that none of his party came up with a better padding material, otherwise he would go to secure it.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/17T/19FF|CMD 29| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|15/10/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 8:50:29 AM
Before Mak departed for the bath he suggested between drinks. "Wrap them in blankets to keep the straw from scratching them. I'd pack them in crates as well to keep them from moving about."

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+7=16 ;
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 1:00:22 PM
Wil contemplates a bath till he took in a whiff and recalled being stranded on a pirate ship for a couple of years.
"I know!" He says loudly responding to himself.
He then purchased a bath and some flowers for a persistent scent.. "something pleasant but not too feminine, please." he says.
... but.. he waits to enjoy the bath after a few drinks were finished. The drinking actually helped Wil become, quite charming. (Diplomacy: 16 - to socialize)
.. and possibly find some information, if there is any... on anyone that knew of this curse the Petals were chasing.
After being thoroughly drunk, Wil jumped in the bath and fell asleep, within the tub.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 1:08:24 PM

Torn between a hot meal and getting clean from the adventure Falco delays his stomach to find a bath. Acid, road dust and other grim just does not look good when stuck in feathers and his preening skills are lacking.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

The Fishing Village - (DM Mark)
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 11:02:45 PM
Mak asks about some new clothing, but there are none. Still, he gets a bath and feels much better. There will be a sort of robe he can wear for the evening if he likes, and it will be clean and warm enough. He can have his clothes cleaned and mended, and they will be ready for him the following day.
Rolth enjoys the evening and asks Pholus about the mirrors. He works with Elyas to examine the mirrors, as well as the rod and the staff.
Kiwina talks with Ramsey and Seolas.
Tsak is also interested in any rumors or news Ramsey may have. Like Mak, he also sees to a bath and tends to his clothing and armor.
Son Imod takes some measurements of the mirrors and asks about a box maker. Mak offers his thought as well.
Wil asks around about local info as well as a bath. He finds the falling asleep in a large tub of water means he wakes up shivering as the water has cooled. But he is otherwise fine and fresh smelling.
Falco gets himself clean as well.

When Mak asks about buying some clothes the gruff liontaur innkeeper informs him, ”Yer not gonna find any ready made clothes for humans on Bridge Island. Most here are taurs, an’ most taurs wear little clothing, though minotaurs more than most. Ya might be able to barter for some from a local, maybe near the docks, but they would be used. Yer is best bet is to have some made. Would you like me to put you in touch with a clothier? I can send word out for down near the docks to see what somebody may have ready made, but I’m not sure it’ll be to your liking.”

“Now, packaging something up for shipping? You’d best see about that with the Tenneth. He a centaur with a warehouse down near the docks. But he’s a real craftsman when it comes to what you’re lookin’ for. Straw? Maybe, but I’d just let ol’ Tenneth handle that. Tell him what you want and he’ll fix you up. His prices are fair.”

Ramsey is asked about rumors of threats at sea. ”Rumors? We, I think most of the rumors here have come from us. Merrow are bad enough, but folk are pretty spooked about new of a Kraken. Now we never seen one, but we rescued that crow fella and the boy, and twas them that said there was a Kraken. I sure wouldn’t want to encounter a beast like that! The locals have tales of mermaids and harpies. And even some mermaids that’ll sing you onto the rocks. Still, travelling with you folk I think we’ll be pretty safe.

“As for the locals, not much to tell really. Seems to be a lot of different Tarus here, and it’s nice to see ‘em all together like that. There are a few elven merchants, and some dwarven shipswrights. A few folk like me as well. All pretty normal stuff.”

Night falls, and some locals filter into the now crowded common room of the inn. The staff are hopping and the usually gruff proprietor seems rather pleased.

The next day, the two ships are being provisioned, and should be ready to sail soon.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+20=40 ; d4=2 ;
Friday December 3rd, 2021 1:42:12 AM
Son Imod sees Tenneth about securely packaging the mirrors for travel. He arranges with Pholus to secure payment for Tenneth after explaining they need to securely pack the mirrors for transport and they don't want them getting damaged by the journey so they'll need some type of padding in whatever packaging the warehouse Taur thinks would be best.

He also makes another herbal healing tonic of cure serious wounds. The next day he inquires about a nearby tree he could harvest some lifewood from for a new flask for the tonic of cure serious wounds he is planning to make that day.

Tonic takes 2 hours to brew
Profession[hebalist] to make the potion: 40 vs DC 12

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, cure moderate wounds, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance+ Barkskin (domain)
3rd: cure serious wounds, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Friday December 3rd, 2021 6:22:54 AM
Rolth will seek out Nyloth at the upstairs residence where we talked to him earlier, asking the fisherwoman for his whereabouts if he is not there when sought. Other than that, he'd like to visit the catacombs once Elyas has a chance to look at these magic items.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/17T/19FF|CMD 29| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|15/10/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Friday December 3rd, 2021 8:36:07 AM
Mak had an extra set of clothes and his old military uniform, but was still disappointed that the economy here was so taur centric as to exclude humanoid races. He took his old tattered, acid burned, and torn clothing and washed it as best he could before packing it up.

To Tsak he said. "If we are on these islands much longer I think I'm going to be wearing a loin cloth and little else. It seems at every turn I'm reminded that humans and humanoids aren't welcome here. Even here in a port town it seems the taur races are so insular there's no room for those unlike them."

So while Mak was generally a happy fellow he was a bit soured by that news. He did leave to seek out some of the elven merchants he'd heard about. Perhaps he'd find what he was looking for among them.

OOC: Can I assume that anything made specifically to fit a human won't be available here?

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday December 3rd, 2021 9:31:43 AM
Wil wakes up with a start in the cold tub.
He growls loudly as he climbs from the tub, "Oh, you can talk my ear off and get in my way when I'm fighting and talking to others but! If I fall asleep in a tub you say nothing, do nothing.. I'm done with you.. done!"
He then looks around, apologizes for causing a problem. Then tries to find someone that is not freaked out by his outburst...
"Excuse me, is there a temple of Wardd nearby. Something close? I think the only place I know of is on the Floating Island. I need some time to reflect and get some guidance.. maybe just a quiet place for me and my friends in my head?"

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Earth Elemental), Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+25=33 ; d20+25=34 ; d20+25=35 ;
Friday December 3rd, 2021 10:17:22 AM
[ooc: sorry for the missed post, I got completely swamped at work and just plain forgot to post]

Elyas sleeps well having a real bed again, and is up early. he prepares spells for the day with the intention of examining the magical items and not expecting a lot of trouble for the day. he leaves a lot of spells unprepared in case he has need of something specific later in the day.

he uses the spell Identify for each of the items he needs to examine, then informs the group of what he learns once everyone is up and ready.
Mirrors = 33
Rod = 34
Staff = 35

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+16=24 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=12 ;
Friday December 3rd, 2021 11:03:13 AM
Kiwina relaxes a bit, if the only rumors at port are the ones they brought themselves. He takes some time to go examine the ship. Although he knows Ramsey takes excellent care of it, it is important to verify the trust they place in the crew. (for the inspection: profession sailor = 24, craft ships = 18, accidentally clicked twice on the last roll) He would never have trusted a captain that didn't verify certain things himself, and the crew's trust in the Petals should not be taken for granted.

After that, it's a matter of deciding where they're going. Once Elyas and Rolth have examined the mirrors, Kiwina figures that Pholus will explain what help he would like from the Petals -- whether that's going with him to Centaur Isle, running an errand for him elsewhere, or dismissing them. Still, while the ships are prepared Kiwina assumes they will be returning to Centaur Isle.

The Fishing Village - (DM Mark)
Friday December 3rd, 2021 8:15:01 PM
Son Imod wakes in the morning. He goes to see this Tenneth person. Later, he harvests and creates a lifewood flask and crafts a couple of healing tonics.
Rolth goes to visit Nyloth. Then he heads to the Catacombs once the innkeeper directs him to the elven merchant who’s shop has an entrance.
Mak is annoyed that clothes not are available for him, and decides this must mean humanoids are not welcome on Bridge Island. He chooses not to seek out the recommended taur clothier, preferring instead to instead seek out the elven merchants, and the gruff innkeeper will direct him to where one might be found, which happens to be the same one Rolth is headed to.
Wil is glad for the privacy of the room of the bathing tub. He asks about a temple to Wardd in town. He will be directed to a small shrine on the outskirts of the village. It is unattended, but it has a quiet courtyard.
Elyas examines the mirrors, but finds that he cannot identify them. The other items are a Staff of Stone and Earth and a Rod of Lordly Might. The three identify spells cost him three pearls.
Kiwina return to The Rose with Ramsey and finds everything ship shape. Ramsey has called back the few sailors that were ashore.

Rolth goes to where Nyloth had been living above the home of the liontaur that made and sold fishing supplies. She informs him that Nyloth left a few days ago, probably on a departing ship.

Seolas bids the Petals and the centaurs goodbye, assuring them that he will be fine returning alone. ”Erdinan means well, but he worries too much.” He again thanks Pholus for his generous payment before he goes.

Son Imod is happy to seek out this person Tenneth. Pholus asks if Timapius may accompany him to arrange for payment. They two wind their way down to the warehouse area, and soon find Tenneth. He is happy to arrange what is needed, and sends a wagon to pick up the mirrors, and should be able to have them boxed up by the next morning. He will also arrange to have them transferred aboard The Pounding Fury. Timapius accompanies the mirrors, while Son Imod returns to work on his tonics.

For Son Imod: Highlight to display spoiler: {Son Imod finds the task of making his tonics is unusually tiring, and he just feels a little off (-1 Constitution Drain.)}

As Mak goes to seek out one of the elven merchants, he is directed to head to a shop near the waterfront along with Rolth. As Mak goes, he finds that what the innkeeper told him is true - most taurs he sees wear relatively little clothing in the way that the humanoid races do, and it tends to be more for effect than a need for warmth or protection. And while he can see that there are relatively few humanoids on Bridge Island he gets no sense that they are not welcome here.

Reaching the merchant, Mak will be told that the man has has a couple of cloaks that would fit him, but no other clothing for sale. The elf says he could arrange for such as he knows an excellent taur clothier in town.

Pholus proposes that the ships leave toe following day and travel together for safety on the way back to Centaur Isle.

CDM Jerry [OOC post]
Saturday December 4th, 2021 10:28:48 AM
ATTN Hugh: Please see email and help. Thanks!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Saturday December 4th, 2021 10:30:33 AM
Rolth thanks the elven merchant, warns him that Mak can grumpy but is nevertheless a stout companion, and then heads off to the Catacombs to do some party and personal wheeling-dealing. When Nyloth is nowhere to be found, Rolth heads back to Pholus and company to continue discussions. "Pholus, are you or any of your companions members of the WLA? If so, would you be willing to help me continue my training while we travel, for the usual fee? If not, is there someone on Centaur Isle who could do so?"

Rolth also asks that any companions active in the port area inquire about Nyloth's destination upon leaving Bridge Isle. Also, what are we to do with the captured pirate ship, which seems in finer fettle now?

With all that accomplished, he is fine with heading out together to Centaur Isle the following morning.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Sunday December 5th, 2021 11:20:46 AM
Wil thanks the information provider with a few coins. He searches for the small temple and as he searches he inquired about possibly finding a pack of playing cards.
If he has the cards he sits within the temple and plays a few games of luck
If not, he gladly plays coins. Waging bets with himself till he finds some peace.
As he plays he prays for guidance on the next steps.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Sunday December 5th, 2021 11:20:47 AM
Wil thanks the information provider with a few coins. He searches for the small temple and as he searches he inquired about possibly finding a pack of playing cards.
If he has the cards he sits within the temple and plays a few games of luck
If not, he gladly plays coins. Waging bets with himself till he finds some peace.
As he plays he prays for guidance on the next steps.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/17T/19FF|CMD 29| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|15/10/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Sunday December 5th, 2021 5:34:20 PM
Mak is thoroughly put out. Last he heard Pholus was wanting to depart the next day and that wouldn’t be enough time to have an explorers outfit made. He decided he’d just use his extra set and hope one of these ports of call had what he needed or they’d be there long enough for a custom fit. He always considered those fancy clothiers for the privileged like his family. He’d never had much use for them in spite of his tendency to throw around money.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Sunday December 5th, 2021 6:23:33 PM
Hey, Mak, maybe the guy actually could make the outfit by tomorrow, after all it is only 1/4 the work of his usual clients around here. Give me a set of your old duds for sizing purposes and I’ll go ask him myself."

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet)
Sunday December 5th, 2021 9:59:28 PM
"Or Mak, you could adjust to the fact that you're in the taur isles, and don't always need to overdress."

Kiwina makes sure the Rose is ready to leave on Pholus'es timetable. Which mostly means making sure the crew knows their good work is appreciated.

Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30
Sunday December 5th, 2021 10:31:20 PM
(OOC: I'll figure out the stat adjustment to my header later; Also Son Imod can only make 1 tonic per day; he had one tonic from the previous day and one tonic from the current day; he wants to make a third aboard the ship)

Son Imod thinks back to the conversation concerning the fey and the fact that there is always some kind of catch and wonders if the measuring flask has some kind of hex on it.

He figures he'll make the tonic the next day without it and resolves to prepare a restoration to deal with the effects.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday December 5th, 2021 10:45:23 PM
Waking from a wonderful sleep Tsak heads out to see what's what.

He finds grumpy Mak and gives him a playful punch in the arm and a puzzled look.

Mate, are your bits covered. Yes, thought so. Quit moping and buy me a drink. I'll have a breakfast cider, not too sweet.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday December 6th, 2021 9:47:43 AM
Having taken some time to himself Falco is feeling refreshed as he checks in with the Petals. Seeing Mak is fairly obsessed with getting clothing quickly he wishes he had paid more attention when his mother tried to teach him. "Once your on the boat your appearance will be less vital. How about I promise to run ahead when we get to the next port and get you a fresh outfit?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/2) / Stone Shape (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate
1st- Bless (2/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Monday December 6th, 2021 9:52:34 AM
Elyas shares what he leanrs about the items with the others.

I still don't have anything more about how the mirrors function, and i do't think we will be getting any more information on them for now. Domi will just have to reveal their uses over time when they are needed. these other two items are quite rare and likely could be sold for a good bit of money.

also, this headband has been very useful, but i am assuming we might want to sell it off as well. a shame, it really is quite nice.

[ooc:also, what is that bit about using pearls? the spell components for identify are listed as "wine stirred with an owl’s feather"]

"Are your bits covered?" - (DM Mark) d20=13 ; d20=5 ;
Monday December 6th, 2021 12:37:55 PM
Wil seeks out the shrine, picking up some playing cards as he goes.
Mak is pretty mad - either because he burnt his clothing before seeking out more, or because no one here has ready made clothing for him. But either way, he’s pretty steamed. He refuses to seek out a clothier on the island.
Rolth makes a visit to the catacombs. He offers to help Mak in his quest for clothing, suggesting a clothier may be able to make something pretty quick.
Kiwina works to make sure The Rose is ready to sail the following day as Pholus suggested. He finds that things are in order.
Son Imod thinks it odd that he is not feeling his usual self today after working on his tonic. He wonders what might cause this, but he is quite sure it has nothing to do with his favorite crystal flask.
Tsak tries to cheer Mak up.
Falco is worried that Mak is so upset about his clothing and offers to run the errand for him at the next port.
Elyas identifies a couple of magic items. (Sorry about the “pearl” thing. I was thinking of old-school D&D.)

Asking around, Will is able to buy a deck of cards from the innkeeper before he seeks out the shrine. They will cost him a couple of gold, but they are nice cards. The shrine is harder to find, but he eventually does. There he encounters a woman making an offering to Pantheon, and a well dressed man named Ursovial. The man is a merchant who recently purchased a ship. ”The vessel was in rough shape when I got it, but I was able to buy it off an official named Yelsen for a good price! Fortune has smiled on me, so I came here to give thanks for Wardd for his good fortune. How about you?”

If Wil offers to play cards with the man, he wants to play for money. If Wil agrees, the man plays three games. If Will at any point begins talking to his voices, the games end abruptly and the man makes a hasty excuse and leaves a bit shaken. Only reveal if Wil agrees to each game:

Game 1:Highlight to display spoiler: {Bluff or Sense Motive DC 18: Wil wins or loses 30 gold.}
Game 2:Highlight to display spoiler: {Bluff or Sense Motive DC 15: beating this DC, Wil wins or loses 30 gold.}
Game 3:Highlight to display spoiler: {Bluff or Sense Motive DC 24: beating this DC, Wil wins or loses 20 gold.}

Does the party sell things here at the Catacombs access on Bridge Island? Does anyone purchase anything?

During the day, a taur couple that the Petals brought here from Centaur Island pay the Petals a visit. The centaur is Caliphon and the liontauress is Yuria. They ask how the Petals have been, and are both very respectful and deferential in meeting Pholus, Brygape and Timapius. Pholus is disappointed they felt they had to leave Centaur Island to seek out a life together, but he understands. While he agrees they were smart to come to Bridge Island, he expresses his hope that things are changing in the future that would not make this necessary. He gives hard glances at Brygape and Timapius as he says this, and the two seem to take his meaning and agree that things need to change.

Assuming everyone is ready, the centaurs board The Pounding Fury early the next morning. Do all the Petals board The Rose? The ships sail unless we need to wait for some reason.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:29(AO)/25/17T/19FF|CMD 29| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Adman)|15/10/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 6(x2)
Monday December 6th, 2021 2:51:06 PM
OOC: Mak has a ticket open in the catacombs, but will need some gold from the sale of the loot.

To Tsak Mak calmed somewhat and admitted. “Everything was always made for us growing up. As you can see from my gear I’d rather use something made by a craftsman that doesn’t have the pressure of working for a nobleman, so my clothes are always a little too large. Custom clothing is a status symbol I choose not to employ.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Monday December 6th, 2021 3:30:41 PM
(OOC: Catacombs ticket is pending for the sale of the headband, staff, and rod, plus some purchases for Rolth. I'll email around when we get the final.)

Rolth is pleased to see Yuria and Caliphon, and even more pleased to hear Pholus welcome their relationship. Later, in private, he will let Pholus know of the threats and opposition that the two encountered back on Centaur Isle.

He raises the question of how we should divide our forces on the return trip to Centaur Isle. It might be wise to have some extra help on board the Pounding Fury, although another option is to just make ready to leap or teleport across if needed. The latter requires resources, of course. What do his fellow Petals and Pholus think? Rolth will go along with the group consensus, and is happy to be aboard either vessel.

"Are your bits covered?" - (DM Mark)
Monday December 6th, 2021 4:16:03 PM
I forgot to add, for Rolth - none of the centaurs belong to the WLA.

Also, ships cannot sail within "leaping" distance without risking a collision.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20=1 ; d20=16 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+8=15 ; d20=17 ; d20+8=28 ; d20=4 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+9=16 ;
Monday December 6th, 2021 4:39:43 PM
(OOC: LOL.. I rolled a 1.. yikes. Rolling again)
(Diplomacy: 26)

Wil is friendly as can possibly be. To Ursovial he smiles and explains the trials and tribulations from the last few years. He explains how Wardd has helped him managed the issues and laughs at the trouble he caused the pirates as he swam in the darkness in the belly of that ship. He avoids mentioning the voices in his head and remains confident he can stop them.
He agrees to Game 1: He plays a good game but loses 30 gp (Bluff: 15)

Game 2: He manages to keep the voices away and becomes even more confident
- He wins his money back (Bluff: 18)
"Cicero seems to be on vacation", he thinks.
Game 3: (I like how this worked out ;)
Wil lays out his cards to reveal a 20 gp win and smiles.
"I can't believe you risked our money for what." he says suddenly and Wil's face went white.
"Shut up," he curses as quietly as he can.
"Gambling is a fool's game," he says as Cicero. "Oh, and don't bother trying to hold in the demons. This human has demons," he says directly to Ursovial. His voice gravelly and different.
"I'm so sorry," Wil's voice returns.
"What did you do that for? Uncalled for. What is wrong with you" He began to shout as he argued with himself.
"I came in here for peace, how dare you step in like this!"
Wil noticed the man left in a hurry and shouted after him, "Good luck with your new ship from that Yelsen guy!"
(Knowledge: local): 16 - Does Wil know anything of this Yelsen fellow? Any clues to the help the team?
Wil joins the rest of the Petals but is near last to show up.

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet)
Monday December 6th, 2021 8:05:32 PM
Kiwina thinks that it might be prudent to have some Petals on the Pounding Fury, but does not wish to be one of them. His place is on the Rose. He does not make suggestions about who should be where, only points out where Pholus and the mirrors are.

Son Imod Hugh C 59/59 [68 normal] | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+16=35 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+15=29 ;
Tuesday December 7th, 2021 2:37:45 AM
If the fatigue has nothing to do with his favorite flask he goes to the centaurs and asks if it is possible he caught whatever is effecting them.

(OOC: I'm confused; did we spend an extra day here and are setting out the next day or are you recapping more of what happened our first day in town? If we have another day then I prepare the restoration spell before boarding the ship, make another tonic and gather more lifewood; if you are recapping the one day we had in town so far then I will prepare my restoration spell tomorrow)

Son Imod wonders if he might be able to make some sort of herbal medicine to help the centaurs with their illness. (OOC: Please see the herbals section of the Greenmage. It says new herbals can be discovered in game, so Son Imod wants to find a herbal to help with whatever is affecting Pholus and company if possible)

Profession[Herbalist]: 35
Survival: 33
Knowledge[Nature]: 29

Active Effects: 1 con drain

Spells Prepared (OOC: will change if we have an extra day)
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, cure moderate wounds, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance+ Barkskin (domain)
3rd: cure serious wounds, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday December 7th, 2021 8:13:34 AM
Tsak takes note of Kiwina's hint and, after making sure the galley and ale stores are up to snuff, he and Esmerelda make their way aboard the Pounding Fury for the voyage.

He wanders around the ship, trying to meet most of the crew so that they know he's meant to be there and don't throw him overboard as a pirate.

Esmerelda finds a nice place in the sun and settles down for a nap.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday December 7th, 2021 11:11:17 AM
Elyas volunteers to be one of the crew on the Pounding Fury for the voyage. if anything happens and they need to get back tot he Rose quickly, he will be able to help with teleportation which has a much longer range than a jump.

[ooc: i should do some shopping, any suggestions from the group on some spells that would have been helpful to have? i am planning on picking up a few scrolls for transcribing and a few for using when needed.]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday December 7th, 2021 2:44:00 PM
Before the rest Falco offers to clear up Son Imod's condition if he can find a vendor to purchase diamon dust. He would also like to purchase two additional portions for later castings of Restoration.

In the morning Falco meditates on the power of change brought about by the Warper-Sar and asks for spells more in line with water travel. Once set, and after grabbing a bite to eat, he will seek out Rolth and Kiwina. "Some of should be on the other ship I suppose. I do not mind being one of those on the Fury if you think that is wise. If nothing else I could heal and hide from trouble."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Two Ships - which one are you on? - (DM Mark)
Tuesday December 7th, 2021 4:39:02 PM
Mak grumbles about fancy rich people and their fancy clothes as he visits the Catacombs to buy some armbands.
Rolth visits the Catacombs as well. He greets Yuria and Caliphon and discusses them with Pholus.
Wil plays cards and comes out ahead. Ursovial makes a hasty departure.
Kiwina will remain on The Rose, but thinks some of the Petals should sail on The Pounding Fury.
Son Imod wonders if his fatigue may be the same thing affecting Pholus, and asks the Lead Stallion about this. He considers casting Restoration on himself in the morning before the Petals depart. He also tries to make some herbal healings that might help the weakened centaurs.
Tsak and Esmerelda board The Pounding Fury.
Elyas says he will sail aboard The Pounding Fury. He figures he can always teleport people back to The Rose if needed. (Elyas will need to be aware of the limitations on Dimension Door or Teleport.)
Falco offers to cast Restoration on Son Imod to see if it will remedy his situation. He is able to purchase the requisite diamond dust for the spell from the elven merchant in town. (How much does he buy?)

(Timing wise, there was (1) the evening at Seolas’ farmstead when the Fey Woman was summoned. Then there was (2) a day of mostly travel to the fishing village near the ships, and a stay in the inn. There was (3) one full day in the fishing village as everyone prepared to leave. Then the following morning (4) everyone boards the ships to leave. The centaurs are anxious to return, but can likely have some down time once you reach Centaur Isle.)

Pholus is not surprised by the opposition they faced on Centaur Isle. ”Centaur society values freedom and knowledge, but do not assume we are not just as prone to being stuck in our old ways as any people can be. Minotaurs are thought to be stubborn, but I have seen great stubbornness to change in my people. Liontaurs are rumored to be rash and impulsive, but I assure you centaurs can be very rash and reactive if they think someone is forcing them to do something they disagree with. No, I hope that greater coordination among the isles will foster the more open society we see here on Bridge Island - Domi created this island to provide that example.

“This is why who is chosen as Lead Stallion among the centaurs matters, but even so centaur herds and herd leaders are very independent. Sometimes our strength is also our weakness.
Change will happen, but it will take time.”

Son Imod lets Falco cast Restoration on him, since Falco has some diamond dust. (If Son Imod wants to cast Restoration, he can run and buy diamond dust before the ships leave.) He finds that it does restore his constitution. He does his best to use his herbalism skills to help the centaurs. (Pathfinder doesn’t really provide a way to use herbalism to effect any healing, but we can kinda wing it.) He finds that Timapius and Barbale begin to respond to this, but it takes time. He’s not sure Pholus is getting better though. (I assume this means Son Imod will board The Pounding Fury for the voyage to continue this?)

Pholus says that Son Imod could not have contracted the wasting effect the centaurs seem to have from their time trapped in the mirrors. Pholus assumes that he is weaker than the others because he is older.

The ships set sail. Elyas, Tsak, and Esmerelda are aboard The Pounding Fury, and maybe Son Imod and Falco too? Kiwina is on The Rose. Where are Rolth, Mak, Son Imod and Falco on the voyage?

Tsak makes the rounds meeting the crew. Captain Kira will introduce everyone, and you find there are a couple of new centaurs that signed on to the crew from Bridge Island, but they’re still a bit shorthanded. Pholus, Barbale and Timapius are still a bit weak. The Petals on The Pounding Fury find their help aboard ship is appreciated if they are willing.

The day passes without event - any activities that day? You will sail through the night and for most of the next day before reaching Centaur Isle.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday December 7th, 2021 5:54:08 PM
Wil stopped at the Catacombs at, last minute, but joins the others in the Rose where he helps where he can.
"Luck is something else," he says to anyone that will listen. "Played a game of chance with the Harbor Master, good player. Was hoping to win a little information but scared that off. What do we need to do around here? How can I help out?"
"Son Imod is sick? How is he? Did we get anything to him to help? The team is split up on two boats.. are we going to the same place? Many questions."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+9=17 ;
Tuesday December 7th, 2021 8:43:56 PM
(ProfSailor=17)
Tsak is grateful for Captain Kira's introductions and notices the Fury has less hands aboard than is ideal. He takes every opportunity he can to assist as the vessel makes its way to Centaur Isle. He takes his normal watch in the evening when his night vision is an asset.

Esmerelda spends her days in the sun and her nights curled up somewhere near Tsak.

Dawn on the morning after they set out finds the two of them at the stern of the boat with a fishing line dangling in the ship's wake. Tsak enjoys the peace and quiet for an hour or so before he gets back to work helping the other sailors.

Son Imod Hugh C 59/59 [68 normal] | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+16=21 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+16=25 ;
Tuesday December 7th, 2021 9:11:36 PM
Son Imod thanks Falco for the healing as Restoration is not actually a spell that Son Imod knows how to cast.

He will accompany the centaurs on the Fury and continue to treat them with his herbal knowledge.

Profession[herbalist]: 25 to continue to treat the centaurs

(OOC: His rolls to craft his tonics are 21 and 19 vs DC 12 so both additional Tonics are created. If I still have the time wrong I will take the total number of tonics down to 3; oh kind DM please let me know if I have to adjust the count)

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, cure moderate wounds, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance+ Barkskin (domain)
3rd: cure serious wounds, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+20=35 ;
Tuesday December 7th, 2021 10:17:47 PM
Kiwina helps the crew as they sail the Rose, but he keeps his eyes open for warnings from the Aumakua. He has not forgotten that the Deep is still out there.

Perception = 35 (warnings from the aumakua typically come in the form of unusual animal activity, so this involves scanning the water, horizon, and sky)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=29 ;
Tuesday December 7th, 2021 11:09:46 PM
Rolth will accompany Kiwina, since most of the others are aboard the Fury. He keeps a good eye out for trouble.

Perception = 29

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Wednesday December 8th, 2021 6:24:08 AM
Before boarding, Rolth will also distribute the earnings from his recent trip to the Catacombs, along with shares of the gold and gems we most recently found. Each of the Petals (except the recently-joined Son Imod) get 15,444gp.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:30(AO)/26/18T/19FF|CMD 30| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|16/11/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 7(x2)
Wednesday December 8th, 2021 9:29:16 AM
Mak was ready to board the Rose when the time came before then he took his leave and ventured into the nearby woods for some private meditation with Pantheon. When he returned his sour mood had faded and he walked with a spring in his step. He also had found a way to adjust his ill fitting shirt with a couple of copper sleeve garters that kept the cuffs from covering his palms or getting in the way of his bow string.

Once aboard the Rose Mak climbed into the crows nest and deposited his bow for safe keeping and then descended to perform his duties in getting the ship ready to sail as the tide turned.

OOC: PS: Sailor +5, Taking 10, Roll 15.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:43.21 lbs| Move: 30 | |

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=22 ;
Wednesday December 8th, 2021 10:22:43 AM
Elyas stores his share of the loot on the Rose, only taking what is needed on a daily basis with him to the Fury (including his spellbook of course!).

once on board, Elyas happily takes on the role of sailor, helping out however he can. he does not try to take charge but will willingly do whatever tasks need hands.
profession Sailor = 22

he will also look over the repairs as he has time, making sure that everything is holding together well. as he has done on the rose many times he will cast Mending on any sails/ropes/other items that are showing wear or starting to fray.

[OOC: GM, are there specific limitations to teleport that you are trying to hint at? as far as i can tell there is no limitation or modifier to the spells for the target destination being a ship as the teleport spell is based on visualizing the target destination (likely being the room on the Rose where Elyas has his bunk as it should be 'carefully studied' by now)]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+8=11 ; d20+13=26 ;
Wednesday December 8th, 2021 1:32:38 PM
Falco pitches in on the Fury as well but it has been a while since he was working as a ships hand and his skills are rusty. {Prof Sailor: 11} Maybe the next day he will be more help. Despite not helping much with the ship his eyes are sharp on his watch shifts. {Perception: 26}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Combat! - (DM Mark) d4=3 ; d12=3 ; d4=4 ;
Wednesday December 8th, 2021 6:16:32 PM
Wil visits the catacombs and tells his friends about playing games against a merchant (not the Harbor Master.) He has many questions.
Tsak does his best to help out sailing aboard the The Pounding Fury.
Son Imod spends his time aboard The Pounding Fury tending to Pholus, Barbale and Timapius. He also spends some time by himself working on some tonics, using his crystal flask to do so. (I know those roles did not include using that crystal flask, but Son Imod really can’t imagine making his tonics without it, so he does use it and gets that +4.)
Kiwina keeps a sharp eye out as The Rose sails to Centaur Isle. (I sent an email about the use of your Spirit Bond/Aukuma.)
Rolth distributes recent treasure, and then boards The Rose to keep a look out for trouble.
Mak boards The Rose with a spring in his step. He puts his bow in the crow’s nest and lends a hand as the ship gets underway.
Elyas puts most of his things on The Rose but sails on the centaur’s ship, lending some magical mending to things there.
Falco helps aboard The Pounding Fury where he can and takes his turn at the ship’s watch.

Son Imod is popular aboard The Pounding Fury for his tending to the centaurs. (Not sure how many tonics you have made because I’m not tracking those rules. But feel free to infer from the days listed in the previous post as well as this day aboard The Pounding Fury.) Son Imod’s work somehow leaves him tired again (1 point of CON drain.)

Likewise, Tsak, Elyas and Falco are most welcome as those who helped save Pholus, Barbale and Timapius.

The day goes well. The skies are mostly overcast, but there is no rain. Night falls as the ships continue to sail.

Late at night Rolth is part of the watch on the The Rose when he hears one of the crewmen cry out. He looks over and in the dim torch light he sees a bright electrical arc as the crewman falls dead on the deck. Cries are raised aboard The Rose, and Rolth can see there are several figures, weird figures, that move onto the stern of the ship. The crew runs away from them. Rolth can see that these are medium sized creatures, made up of some sort of wet slithering mass that resolves into a vaguely humanoid shape. They are dripping water. They also occasionally crackle with blue energy, but not enough to see them well in this dim light.

Kiwina, Wil and Mak aboard The Rose: Perception DC 10 to hear the cries on deck. It will then take a full round to rise and get up to the main deck. (I assume Mak would bring his bow with him below decks before he goes to sleep.)

Falco on the The Pounding Fury: Perception DC 12 to hear the cries from the The Rose sailing about 200 feet away.

Tsak, Elyas and Son Imod on The Pounding Fury - you are asleep until someone raises an alarm on The Pounding Fury.

All on the The Rose - you’re dealing with dim lighting on the ship (concealment, 20% miss chance.) No concealment or miss chance if you have dark vision or low light vision.

All on The Pounding Fury - you are too far away to effectively see figures well on the deck of The Rose. But you can see where the ship is from the dim light on the deck.

—-----------------------------------------------------
The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

If I placed you “in the water” it’s because you’re sleeping below deck. If you wake and move up on deck, simply place yourself where you wish on the main deck.

G1 - AC? - Dam 0
G2 - AC? - Dam 0
G3 - AC? - Dam 0

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (91/91HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 20) | d20+12=18 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=26 ; d8+16=20 ; d8+16=21 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=7 ; d4+5=8 ; d4+8=10 ; d4+8=9 ;
Wednesday December 8th, 2021 7:43:08 PM
Rolth's low light vision lets him pierce the gloom just well enough to see what is going on, and flies into a rage when he sees the crewman die. He liontaur charges G1. (Full attack, power attack, rage)

+1 Morningstar to hit +12 = 18, damage 1d8+16 = 20
+1 Morningstar iterative to hit +7 = 9, damage 1d8+16 = 21
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 14, damage 1d4+5 = 9
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 25, damage 1d4+5 = 7
Bite to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+5 = 8
Rake 1 to hit +9 = 14, damage 1d4+8 = 10
Rake 2 to hit +9 = 26, damage 1d4+8 = 9

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=12 ;
Wednesday December 8th, 2021 8:43:06 PM
"Screaming?" Wil says and runs as fast as he can to the ship deck, casting Entropic Shield upon himself.
He grabs his magical light crossbow (I didn't know this was on my sheet:)) and his staff. He stores the staff on his back.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III- (Earth Elemental), Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Combat! - (DM Mark)
Wednesday December 8th, 2021 8:50:11 PM
Reminder : getting to the deck of The Rose is a full round action, so Wil has not yet cast a spell.

Son Imod Hugh C 59/59 [68 normal] | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 18 ; CMD 30 d20+17=29 ;
Wednesday December 8th, 2021 9:24:30 PM
Prior to that night:

Son Imod seeks out Falco. He says, "I think I have a problem. I am plagued by some effect that keeps draining my vitality. I can attest it is not related to the wasting sickness I am treating the centaurs for. There is no way it could be related to my shiny new flask that fey gave me either. Can you cast restoration on me again and help me to get to the bottom of this mystery?"

Later that evening

Son Imod goes above deck to learn what the commotion is. With his ring of sustenance he doesn't need that much sleep anyway so odds are he was up. All he can see however is the dim lighting on the other ship from the distance the Fury is at.

He peers through the darkness trying to get a better look. (Perception: 29)

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, cure moderate wounds, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance+ Barkskin (domain)
3rd: cure serious wounds, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+20=28 ;
Wednesday December 8th, 2021 10:21:28 PM
(Perception = 28)

Kiwina notices the commotion on deck, and heads up to see what's happening.

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Low light vision
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, sumkon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday December 9th, 2021 2:15:45 AM
Tsak and Esmerelda, curled up together in their hammock, are blissfully unaware of what is happening on the Rose.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+13=27 ;
Thursday December 9th, 2021 9:31:59 AM
{Perception: 27}

Falco's sharp sense pick up that there is something going on. He runs to where the other Petals are sleeping, giving a shout that something is going on on the other boat.

"Wake! Wake! We need to try and get the ship closer to the Rose!!!"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:18/17T/12FF|CMD 29|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|19/14/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) d20+12=25 ;
Thursday December 9th, 2021 11:11:38 AM
Mak's snores were loud enough to wake the dead and likely the reason these monsters on deck found them. He'd likely disturbed their rest, but with that first crack of electricity and the dying scream of the crewman Mak woke with a start.

On the road Mak had taken to sleeping in his light armor, but here on the ship he'd taken to removing it at night. When the alarm went up Mak rolled out of his hammock and grabbed both his bow and quiver (move action) and then grabbed his sword as well.(second move action)

It would be another few seconds before he'd be on deck.

Combat! - (DM Mark) d20=3 ; d20=19 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=12 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=5 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=10 ; 2d6=4 ; d20+19=31 ; d6+3=9 ; d6=4 ;
Thursday December 9th, 2021 3:19:04 PM
The Pounding Fury---------------------------
Son Imod talks to Falco about his feeling a bit run down again. During the night, he wasn’t really sleeping on the centaur ship and he looks across to the other ship to see what the ruckus is.
Falco hears what is happening and raises the alarm.
Tsak and Esmerlda wake and head up to the main deck.
Elyas does likewise.

Son Imod, Falco, Tsak, Esmerelda and Elyas are all on deck now.

Pholus, Barbale and Timapius hear the alarm and move to the main deck. Pholus barks orders. ”Corvus - activate a feather boat. Kira, bring the ship around.” One of the crew responds and opens a nearby box. He pulls out a strangely folded feather and moves to the port side of the ship. ”This will provide a faster transport to your ship. I hope we will be in time.”

Those on this ship can see movement on the other vessel, along with occasional flashes of blue light. But with the darkness and distance you cannot see enough to target anything.

Profession Sailor DC 10:Highlight to display spoiler: {Once the feather token boat is deployed, it will still take a few rounds to reach the other ship. It will be several minutes before the ships come close to each other.}

The Rose ----------------------
Rolth flies into a rage and charges the nearest creature. He pounces on the thing, but only three of his attacks have effect. Two actually - his bite fails to cause damage (damage reduction 10/slashing.)
Wil hears the crew hollering and runs out on the deck to see what the problem is. ( Wil cannot cast a spell this round.)
Kiwina does the same.
Mak rolls out of bed, grabs his things, and moves up to the main deck.
(I figured that full round included grabbing your stuff.)

Will, Kiwina and Mak show up on deck but without armor. They are met with a strange sight - Rolth seems to be battling a few creatures composed of a mass of slithering eels. They see occasional flashes of blue energy dancing across them.

One of the crew sees Rolth engaged in combat. He charges one of them but misses. These creatures are tricky to actually damage. The eel creature attacks the sailor back, killing him.

Rolth finds this thing is just gross. It seems to be composed of dozens of undulating eels tightly knotted into a slithering, humanoid shape. He soon finds these are electric eels as the three creatures converge on Rolth.

Two of the creatures converge on Rolth. One strikes him twice and bites him as well. He takes:
8 damage plus 6 electricity.
8 damage plus 6 electricity.
8 damage plus 10 electricity.
8 damage plus 4 electricity.

One of the crew shouts, ”Look! There are more in the water!”

Indeed, there are three more. Two begin crawling up the stern of the ship. The third peels off an eel and throws it at the crewman. It hits the man and he falls to the deck.

A few more crew shoot crossbow bolts to no effect. Ramsey shows up as well. ”Strike the sail and steer us toward the other ship.” But it’s clear no one is at the helm in the rear of the ship, though you can see the wheel is tied off. One of the sail lines is struck, slowing the ship a bit. Profession Sailor DC 10:Highlight to display spoiler: {You know they only struck one sail to slow the ship. The others are intentionally left up so the ship keeps moving.}

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The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

G1 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 7+8+9
G2 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G3 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G4 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G5 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G6 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday December 9th, 2021 3:30:46 PM
Son Imod, get over to the Rose!
Elyas calls out to the monk, seeing that the battle is underway by the time he gets to the deck.
he touches the monk on the shoulder this will get you over there. we will join shortly!

He casts a Fly spell on Son Imod, letting the close-range fighter get over much faster than the small boat will allow.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x identify, 1 OPEN
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2 OPEN
Level 3: dispel magic, fly, stinking cloud, 2 OPEN
Level 4: summon monster 4, black tentacles, 2 OPEN
Level 5: 2X Teleport 1 OPEN
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:23(AO)/19/18T/12FF|CMD 30| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|18/13/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,Flk,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 7(x2) d20+16=30 ; d6+7=10 ; d20+13=14 ;
Thursday December 9th, 2021 4:34:31 PM
Mak came out on deck right beside one of the eel swarms and given it's close proximity decided to use his sword. With his bow clutched tightly in his left hand Mak swung his magic sword at the creature. His first strike sliced neatly into the creature, but the darkness of the night and his opponent he couldn't see if it resisted his attack.

OOC:
Mak - G2, Roll 14+16=30+2(Flanking)=32, 1+13=14, Hit, Miss; Damage 10 hp.

Nat 1 on his second attack...Missed the crit on the first attack by 1..argh.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Flanking, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:18 lbs| Move: 30 | |
Rolth can add a flanking bonus to G2

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (33/91HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d4+1=3 ;
Thursday December 9th, 2021 7:30:55 PM
Rolth absorbs a shocking amount of damage in a very short period of time, but remains grounded in his faith. Now that some additional help has arrived, he takes a five foot step back while dropping his morning star diagonally behind him toward the center of the ship (Y20) and unholstering his glaive. He lets go of his rage, and casts mirror image, bringing three duplicates into being. (Note that he still threatens G1 and G2, so can offer a flank to Mak with proper positioning.)

Effect Tracking:

Fatigued 1/2r
Mirror Image 1/40r, 3 images
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet)
Thursday December 9th, 2021 8:43:34 PM
OOC: Kiwina has the endurance feat and light armor. He should still be AC 20 or 21.

Upon hearing that there are more creatures in the water, Kiwina wants to keep them from boarding. His fan feather token is in his haversack, though, down below. Where it does no good.

Instead of moving the ship, Kiwina intones, "Tugann an chosaint seo cosaint neamhtheoranta do rud beo ó dhamáiste gach ceann de na cúig fhoinse fuinnimh a roghnaíonn tú: aigéad, fuar, leictreachas, tine nó fuaim," to gain some protection from the creatures' shocks (casts resist energy), and moves towards the fight while his rod becomes a longspear.

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Low light vision
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage from each attack for 30 minutes
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy (used)
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday December 9th, 2021 9:03:00 PM
Wil appears on the deck and casts Entropic Shield. He finds a safe spot out of range of any weapons and waits to cast summons.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Son Imod Hugh C 59/59 [68 normal] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 ; CMD 30 d20+17=18 ;
Friday December 10th, 2021 1:15:24 AM
Son Imod casts Barkskin on himself and starts to fly over towards the Rose moving 60 feet in the air towards the other ship.

Perception: 18 (OOC: can he see any better to position either a flamestrike, produce flame or call lightning next round?)

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, cure moderate wounds, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 700 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 90 rounds

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+9=18 ;
Friday December 10th, 2021 4:56:26 AM
(ProfSailor=18)

Tsak watches Son Imod take off, cool! He tells Esmerelda to stay and then heads over to jump in the feather boat and start making his way toward the Rose.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+8=12 ;
Friday December 10th, 2021 10:08:49 AM
Just before Son Imod leaves the deck Falco casts Resist Energy Electricity on him for some added protection.

"Move quick Son Imod!"

He then hops in the new boat.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (2/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Combat! - (DM Mark) d20=6 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+19=32 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=5 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ;
Friday December 10th, 2021 1:18:16 PM
Elyas snaps into action, casting fly on Son Imod.
Mak attacks one of the creatures. The thin blade glides into the thing, but finds no purchase.
Rolth steps back a bit and casts Mirror Image, bringing up three additional Rolths. Letting go of his rage he is fatigued as he draws his glave.
Kiwina casts Resist Energy, Electricity on himself as he alters his weapon. (Is altering his weapon a move action or a standard action?)
Wil casts entropic shield on himself, which is good because he isn’t wearing his armor.
Falco casts Resist Energy, Electricity on Son Imod. He jumps into the magical boat.
Son Imod takes to the air and casts a spell. He is 120 feet from The Rose. His ability to see what is going on is limited to the distance of his darkvision. He considers casting fire onto a wooden ship next round.
Tsak tells Esmerela to stay behind as he also jumps into the magical boat.

It will take the rest of the round for Pholus, Timapius and Barbale to get down into the boat with the Petals. It will start moving next round. It will move at 60’ per round, taking 4 rounds to reach The Rose.

Those on The Rose notice these creatures are made up of many creatures and lack any discernible anatomy, so they are immune to crits and being flanked.

The crew of The Rose continue to shoot crossbows at the things to no effect.

One of the creatures move 5’ to attack Rolth, removing all three images which saves the liontaur from three hits.

One attacks Mak three times, hitting:
AC 24 for 8 damage and 7 electricity damage
AC 33 for 6 damage and 9 electricity damage
AC 35 for 4 damage and 6 electricity damage

A second one moves up to Mak, hitting AC 34 for 9 damage and 7 electricity damage

Two more in the back are on the ship. They throw eel darts at Rolth, hitting AC 35 for 8 damage and 6 electricity damage, and AC 32 for 5 damage and 4 electricity damage.
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The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

G1 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 7+8+9
G2 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G3 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G4 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G5 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G6 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Friday December 10th, 2021 2:02:47 PM
Elyas walks to the edge of the deck and looks out over the water towards the Rose.

cant do much more from here, he thinks, then takes a deep breath. never tried this between two ships before!

he visualizes the distance between the two objects shrinking, then steps off of the railing of the Fury, appearing in the middle of the deck of the Rose.

[ooc: using dimensional steps to move myself 240ish feet from ship to ship as a standard action. since the 200 feet is approximate I will just expend all of my daily steps (260 feet) to make sure i can comfortably get to the center of the Rose]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x identify, 1 OPEN
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2 OPEN
Level 3: dispel magic, fly, stinking cloud, 2 OPEN
Level 4: summon monster 4, black tentacles, 2 OPEN
Level 5: 2X Teleport 1 OPEN
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (0/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)

Mak(JamesM)(8/64)HP|AC:18/17T/12FF|CMD 29|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|19/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) d20+12=29 ; d20+19=30 ; d8+9=14 ;
Friday December 10th, 2021 2:22:44 PM
The strikes and electrical charges ripped through the young nobleman like a hot knife through butter. He knew he wouldn't be able to sustain another round of attacks where he was so he leapt back and somersaulted away and sprung on his hands away from slithering creatures. When he stopped his withdrawal Mak's sword was lying on the ground at his feet where he'd dropped it and his bow was in his hands.

Mak fired a single arrow into the one in front of him and luckily he nicked one of it's appendages, but it was too little, too late.

OOC:
Acrobatics +12, Roll 29. Move to Y21.
Mak - G2, Roll 30, Hit. Damage 14-DR10=4 hp.

Mak was moving away with his sword which gives him an AC of 23 until he switches to the bow at Y21.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:43.21 lbs| Move: 30 | | At the Stick

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+10=29 ; d20+5=10 ; d8+4=11 ;
Friday December 10th, 2021 2:45:58 PM
OOC: Kiwina's weapon changes shape as a free action. It can also split from one to two or join from two to one as a move action, and like drawing a weapon can do so concurrently with actual movement.

Kiwina makes attacks with his favored weapon, not getting close enough to use his hooves.

Initial attack: hits AC 29 for 11 points damage (1 after DR)
Iterative attack: hits AC 10 for --

As Kiwina notices that these things are more easily slashed than skewered, his longspear then becomes a glaive.

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Low light vision
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage from each attack for 30 minutes
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy (used)
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (5/81HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d6=5 ;
Friday December 10th, 2021 9:56:28 PM
Rolth staggers back five feet, reeling from the latest wounds. (Five foot step, disabled condition at zero hp.) Calling on Domi, he channels energy to restore a small amount of health, knowing that it will aid not only himself and his friends, but also the nearby monsters. It feels worth it to hold the line just a little while longer. Buoyed by the power of Domi, he is no longer disabled.

(Channel energy = 5hp, 30' radius)

Effect Tracking:
Fatigued 2/2r
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 1/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) 2d8=10 ; 2d8+1=10 ; 2d8+1=10 ; 2d8+1=13 ; 2d8+1=12 ; 2d8+1=7 ;
Saturday December 11th, 2021 9:12:20 AM
Wil sees the damage the creatures are causing and quickly changes tactics.. Runs up to Rolth and casts Cure Moderate Wounds (+hp 52)
"We need to get our armor, this is not going to work. I only have so many cure spells. We need to stop their range firing. Can we push them off the boat?" He shouts.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 [68 normal] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 ; CMD 30 d20+17=24 ;
Saturday December 11th, 2021 11:56:56 AM
Son Imod does not have darkvision so he still can't see anything with respect to the Rose so he casts Bear's Endurance on himself and flies another 60 feet towards the Rose.

Next round he should be able to fully join the battle.

Perception: 24

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, cure moderate wounds, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance - Cast+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 699 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 89 rounds
Bear's Endurance + 4 to Con - 70 rounds

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet)
Saturday December 11th, 2021 12:17:49 PM
When Elyas appears, Kiwina shouts, "No fireballs!" These things probably are susceptible to heat and fire, but the Rose might be damaged, too.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/81HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Saturday December 11th, 2021 10:45:49 PM
Rolth knows that the Petals are in trouble, and prays to Domi the protector for a moment of grace. One hand in his pocket, he feels the blue gem that we got from the Council and crushes it in his fist. A large air elemental appears in front of him and Mak. Rolth points at G1 and G2 to make clear which foes to prioritize.

(Burn a Hero point to gain an additional action, used to activate the elemental gem. Hoping for a whirlwind to mess with both G1 and G2, but of course defer to the DM as to what the elemental actually does, since Rolth does not speak Auran.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday December 12th, 2021 10:59:34 PM
Tsak makes room in the boat for others to come aboard.
He then looks toward the Rose but can't make out much about what's happening.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday December 13th, 2021 9:44:40 AM
Falco quickly hops into the boat and casts Shield of Faith on himself as they get underway.

Condition: Shield of Faith
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Combat! - (DM Mark) d20=19 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=28 ; d8+4=10 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+17=24 ; 4d6+6=19 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+19=26 ; d6=2 ; 4d6=14 ; 2d6+3=8 ; 2d6+3=9 ; 2d6+3=11 ; 2d6+3=9 ; 2d6+3=9 ; 2d6+3=14 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=4 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+19=37 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=7 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ;
Monday December 13th, 2021 4:20:56 PM
Elyas uses his Dimensional Step ability to move from one ship to The Rose. What was a distant conflict is now a scary battle up close.
Mak jumps back out of battle and shoots, hitting one of the creatures.
Kiwina attacks and then changes his weapon to a slashing glave. He warns of using fireballs on the ship.
Rolth staggers back and then channels some healing. All within 30’ of Rolth are healed for 5 hit points. Rolth reaches into his pocket and heroically pulls out a gem to bring forth a large air elemental!
Wil heals Mak for 16 points (2d8+6 - not sure where you got 52 - also should roll each d8 separately because you reroll 1’s).
Son Imod casts Bear’s Endurance on himself and continues forward. He is 60 feet from The Rose, and from here he can see the battle in the dim light (concealment, 20% miss chance.)
Tsak hops on the Swan Boat.
Falco does as well, and casts a spell.

The Swan Boat begins to speed forward carrying Tsak, Falco, Pholus, Timapius and Barbale. It moves 60 feet, and is 140 feet from The Rose. The centaurs ready bows and swords, grim looks on their faces.

Tsak and Falco - Sense Motive or Heal Check DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see that these centaurs are still too weak to fight, and may be easily killed.}

The air elemental knows what to do. It uses a standard action to transform into a whirlwind, and then uses it’s movement to move over each of the eel things. I roams the deck, even trying to capture the one clinging to the side of the ship. Incredibly, none are damaged and only one (G5) is picked up by the whirlwind (no damage due to damage reduction.) It ends it’s move where it started, defending Rolth.

The suspended G5 attacks the air elemental, hitting it twice and inflicting 10 damage and 14 electrical damage.

The others bear down on the Petals, and you find they have a 10’ reach.

One attacks Rolth, hitting him twice for 8 and 6 physical damage as well as 8 and 7 electrical damage. Rolth falls to the deck with (-9 HP.)

Two attack Kiwina, each one hitting him twice each for 6, 7, 4 and 4 physical damage along with 9, 7, 4, and 6 electrical damage. The two in the back throw eel darts at Kiwina, hitting him for 7 and 7 physical damage and 1 and 1 electrical damage.

(Whew, that’s a lot of rolls The 2d6+3 rolls were wrong - ignore those.)

The crew continue to shoot crossbows at the things, not sure what else to do. They’re pretty scared.

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The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

All on the The Rose - you’re dealing with dim lighting on the ship (concealment, 20% miss chance.) No concealment or miss chance if you have dark vision or low light vision.

G1 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 7+8+9
G2 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 4+1
G3 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G4 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G5 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G6 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
Air Elemental - Dam 10+14

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+14=22 ; d6+4=10 ;
Monday December 13th, 2021 4:56:08 PM
Elyas feels a bit of panic as he sees Rolth go down. he sticks to the plan first, casting Haste on all of the party members who are on the deck of the Fury using the power of his bonded dagger, giving them all speed, extra attacks, and bonuses to hit and AC.

then he thinks very quickly, calling another spell to mind and fires it off as well
[hero point for an extra standard action]

black rubbery tentacles spread over the deck on the side with all the eel monsters. the tentacles grab and squeeze anything that doesn't move out of their way!
CMB check = 22 against each creature in the area
10 damage to anything that gets grappled in adition to normal grapple things

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x identify, 1 OPEN
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2 OPEN
Level 3: dispel magic, fly, stinking cloud, 2 OPEN
Level 4: summon monster 4, black tentacles, 2 OPEN
Level 5: 2X Teleport 1 OPEN
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (0/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (9 rounds)
Black Tentacles (9 rounds)

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d8+6=14 ; d8+6=14 ;
Monday December 13th, 2021 5:44:10 PM
Wil sees Rolth tumble and he hesitates but casts Resist Energy on the fallen liontaur.
He then readies a Cure Moderate Wounds for next round (28 hp)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy - used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+7=8 ;
Monday December 13th, 2021 8:21:57 PM
Tsak looks across the small boat at Phollo, Timmo and Barbie. They all still look a bit scrawny and he briefly wonders if they are up to this fight. The thought is fleeting and he turns his attention back to the Rose where his friends appear to be fighting for their lives.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 [68 normal] | AC : 23[max 25]; Touch 18[max 20]; Flat 19[max 21] ; CMD 30 d20+14=16 ;
Monday December 13th, 2021 8:43:26 PM
Sun Imod Fly Charges the Eel Monster nearest to Rolth only to misjudged the timing and misses with his massive fist.

16 vs AC; miss (+5 from the blue wine bonus 1 time use; +2 from charging)

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, cure moderate wounds, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance - Cast+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 698 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 88 rounds
Resist Energy 20 - 68 rounds
Bear's Endurance + 4 to Con - 69 rounds
Charging - 1 round -2 to AC; +2 to Attack

Kiwina (Steve M) 65/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+10=25 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+10=17 ; d10+3=11 ;
Monday December 13th, 2021 8:56:30 PM
Kiwina is a bit surprised to see that these things have a reach equal to his with the glaive, but they don't seem to be quite like anything he's seen or heard of. One can only guess what surprise they will show next. He doubts he can damage them with his hooves, so he might as well remain at this distance. Luckily, none of their electrical attacks overcame his spell. Unluckily, they do enough physical damage that it won't take long anyway.

Initial attack: hits AC 25 for 11 points slashing damage
Iterative attack: hits AC 16 for --
Haste attack: hits AC 17 for --

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Low light vision
Haste -- +1 to hit and a +1 to AC and Reflex saves / 1 extra attack in a full round action
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage from each attack for 30 minutes
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy (used)
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Sorry, I haven't updated Kiwina's HP since the last combat. 65 out of 94 is the result of the 29 physical damage done this round, so I think the amount currently shown is correct.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (13/81HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d20+15=32 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=26 ; d10+16=25 ; d4+5=8 ;
Monday December 13th, 2021 9:47:03 PM
Rolth goes down, then pops back up again heroically when Wil gives him the healing. (Burn another hero point for an extra move action.) He sees no choice but to continue fighting, as desperately wounded as he is. He recalls that he also has a blessing from Domi, and with frothy, raging gusto, lays into the creature that has been hurting him (G1) using his recently learned lunge technique to close the distance with his claws and bite. (Full attack, Rage, Power Attack, Lunge)

Glaive to hit +15 = 32, damage 1d10+16 = 25 slashing
Glaive to hit (haste) +10 = 20, damage 1d10+16 = miss
Glaive iterative to hit +5 = 15, damage 1d10+16 = miss
Paw 1 to hit +8 = 19, damage 1d4+5 = miss
Paw 2 to hit +8 = 14, damage 1d4+5 = miss
Bite to hit +8 = 26, damage 1d4+5 = 8 slashing

Effect Tracking:
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 3/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 1/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(13/64)HP|AC:19/18T/12FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(19)|20/15/-/-(RS)/20(HT)|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,Hst,MS)**|1d8+9+1d8+9(MS)(x3) d20+20=21 ; d20+20=27 ; d8+9=14 ; d20+15=25 ; d8+9=11 ;
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 9:03:49 AM
OOC: Noticed in Wil's post he healed Rolth, but the DM post said Mak. Until I hear otherwise I'm thinking Rolth was healed and the DM made a mistake. :)

Mak took another step back in the hope of increasing his distance from the silthering figures to aft. He drew out two arrows, nocked them and fired at the first of the eel-like creatures. Both arrows skittered off to one side deflected by the air elementals vicious winds. Another arrow loaded into the bow and he fired with better results, but again the arrow only grazed the creature as it passed through and out the other side. With Mak's next arrow he aimed carefully and fired once more. Again his arrow grazed the creature.

OOC:
Mak - G2, Roll 21, 27, 25. Fumble(Manyshot), hit, hit. Damage: 14-10(DR)=4+11-10(DR)=5 hp total.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Haste, Many Shot| Encumbrance:17.46 lbs| Move: 60 | | Cleric!

Combat! - (DM Mark) d20+13=20 ; d8=6 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=19 ; d4+8=12 ; d8+4=7 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=15 ; d8+4=11 ; d8+4=12 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+17=28 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=8 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=9 ; d20+19=30 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=36 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+19=38 ; d6+3=9 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d20+19=36 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+19=25 ; d6=1 ;
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 12:43:37 PM
Elyas casts Black Tentacles on the deck where the creatures are. (I adjusted the area of the effect based - it’s not actually a square. Feel free to recenter it.)
Wil casts Protection from Energy, electricity on Rolth. He then calls on his heroic reserves to heal the liontaur for 22 points.
Tsak worries that the centaur leaders may not be recovered enough for this fight.
Son Imod charges the creature facing Rolth, but misses in his attack. (Not sure where you are. I placed you as best I could. If you’re flying near the air elemental you could be in trouble. If you land in the tentacles you could be in trouble. If you’re hovering you need to make a DC 15 Fly check. If you’re not hovering and did not land, you need to move half or all of your movement next round. See the rules on the Fly skill.)
Kiwina attacks a creature (G2), slashing into the thing.
Rolth rises from the deck, provoking an AOO. He lunges to hit the nearest creature, damaging it twice. The creature hits Rolth for 5 physical damage.
Mak steps back and shoots, hitting the creature in front of Rolth for 5 points as his arrows are swallowed by the writhing mass of eels. (yep - it was Rolth that was healed last round.)
Falco rides in the magical boat.

The tentacles fail to affect the creatures (CMD 33).

The Swan Boat begins to speed forward carrying Tsak, Falco, Pholus, Timapius and Barbale. It moves 60 feet, and is 80 feet from The Rose.

Falco - Sense Motive or Heal Check DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see that these centaurs are still too weak to fight, and may be easily killed.}

The crew continue to shoot crossbows at the things, not sure what else to do. They’re pretty scared.

The creature (G5) that was caught up in the air elemental escapes, landing on the deck. The air elemental again sweeps over the creatures, unaffected by the tentacles in its whirlwind form. It manages to pick up G5 and G6 inflicting a bit of damage in the process. These two creatures attack the elemental, inflicting a fair amount of damage in spite of the elemental’s damage reduction. It ends it’s turn again near Rolth. The whirlwind is 40 feet high and 20 feet across at the top. It has destroyed the aft sail on The Rose.

Then, the creatures move up. G1 moves 5’ and attacks Rolth, hitting him for 6, 8 and 6 physical damage. Again, Rolth falls on the deck. (-12 hit points)

G2 advances on Mak, provoking an AOO from Kiwina. He hits the archer for 9 physical damage and 8 electrical. Mak falls on the deck. (-4 hit points)

G3 moves up to Kiwina, hitting him for 6 physical damage. Then G4 strikes the centaur for 4 physical damage.

For those on The Rose, Perception DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {A warm breeze blows across the deck of The Rose. Oddly, you notice there seem to be a few tree leaves in the wind, though you are not near any land. Some are quickly caught up in the whirlwind’s effect.}

—-----------------------------------------------------
The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

All on the The Rose - you’re dealing with dim lighting on the ship (concealment, 20% miss chance.) No concealment or miss chance if you have dark vision or low light vision.

G1 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 24+25+8+5
G2 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 5+11
G3 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G4 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G5 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 1
G6 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 2
Air Elemental - Dam 14+3+3+3+9+9+8+9

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 1:00:23 PM
Wil swears loudly as he watch Rolth and Mak fall dead. He takes a brisk 10 ft step back and Summons a Croc. Hoping it appears soon enough to help protect something, anything.

Mak(JamesM)(-4/64)HP|AC:19/18T/12FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(15)|20/15/-/-(RS)/20(HT)|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,Hst,MS)**|1d8+9+1d8+9(MS)(x3) d20+2=15 ;
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 1:13:02 PM
The swarming eels rush forward and over Rolth as he went down in front of Mak. The young archer could see what was coming and twisted to avoid the incoming assault from the charging eel swarm. Shiny black eel headed creatures from within the swirling mass bit at him as he jerked back only to have the electrical charge these creatures exuded cause him to convulse and drop to the deck.

Mak's eyes rolled into the back of his head as he went down with an unceremonious thump.

OOC: If the creature goes for a Coup de Grace, burn 2 hero points to have the deck of the ship pitch to slide his body far enough away that it looks to others. (Cheat Death)

Con Check to stablize, Con +2, DC 14, Roll 15. Success!

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Haste, Many Shot| Encumbrance:17.46 lbs| Move: 60 | | Unconscious

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+11=12 ; d3=1 ; d20+11=15 ;
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 2:29:21 PM
Looking at some of those that came on the boat. "If you are not up to this fight please just stand by. The Petals are up to this."

As he speaks he takes aim and with two arrows that clearly miss their target. (G3)

Condition: Shield of Faith
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=31 ; d20+12=22 ;
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 3:05:19 PM
Elyas sees his allies go down and his tentacles do nothing useful. he decides it's time to bring in some more help

[ignore the two d20 rolls i thought i had a spell that i do not have prepared... unfortunately never updated m spells after we were in dock, and my loadout has a bunch of empty slots...]

Elyas casts a summoning spell to bring in another ally, but it takes all of his concentration this round!

Mak(JamesM)(-4/64)HP:Dreams
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 4:59:29 PM
The battle field was set, Mak was in the back with his unit ready to unleash a flurry of arrows on the charging heartseeded warriors. "Hold...hold....hold." he could hear his commander say even as he watched for the banner off to his left to drop. Most of his unit were told to shoot into a pattern, but Mak and others like him were to pick targets of opportunity among the attackers. Mak could already see his target as the man turned creature raged in the distance as he directed others in his branch and communicated with other branches. His bright red hair also made him an easy target.

The banner dropped....

Combat! - (DM Mark)
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 5:55:51 PM
Note: Anyone that touches or enters the cone of the Air Elemental's Whirlwind will need to make a DC 18 Reflex save or be swept up in it. The cone is 5' wide at the base, 20' wide at the top and 40' tall.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 7:30:19 PM
Wil swears loudly as he watch Rolth and Mak fall dead. He takes a brisk 10 ft step back and Summons a Croc. Hoping it appears soon enough to help protect something, anything.

Kiwina (Steve M) 55/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+10=16 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+20=23 ;
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 7:52:42 PM
Kiwina continues fighting. He has nothing else to do. If they were just eels, he'd have more options.

Initial attack: hits AC 16 for --
Iterative attack: hits AC 9 for --
Haste attack: hits AC 15 for --

(Perception = 23) Leaves. Did he see leaves?

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Low light vision
Haste -- +1 to hit and a +1 to AC and Reflex saves / 1 extra attack in a full round action
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage from each attack for 30 minutes
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy (used)
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-12/81HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d20+17=23 ;
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 8:11:33 PM
Rolth sees the deadly eels closing in on him, and manages to gasp out to the Petals, "At least kill this one, please...I did my best to protect the crew and my dear friends, by Domi" before succumbing to their blows. The darkness grows to fill his world and he slumps to the deck, on death's door, but smiling because this is how a hero goes out. But some spark in him is not ready to give up on life yet, and the bleeding from his wounds slows and stops...

(DC22 Fort Save with pre-burned hero point = 23, success to stabilize, despite Mak's gloomy prognostications!)

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 [68 normal] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+2=16 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+7=23 ; d8+3=8 ;
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 9:26:10 PM
Fly: 16

Son Imod manages to hover near the eel. (OOC: I didn't realize there was a map and how crowded the Deck was. Since Son Imod made his Hover check could he be hovering just off the side of the ship but in range of the eel monster that attacked Rolth)

Perception: 25

He notices the warm breeze and tree leaves but doesn't know what to make of it.

Seeing how his friends are all outfitted with bladed weapons he draws his kama and attacks G1

23 vs AC; 8 slashing damage

Combat! - (DM Mark) d20+8=15 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=24 ; d8=4 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=27 ; d8=2 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=17 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=22 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+19=22 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=8 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=5 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+19=35 ; d6-3=2 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=4 ; 2d6=12 ; 2d6=7 ;
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 12:30:45 AM
Wil is distressed to see Rolth and Mak fall. He takes a 5’ step back and begins summoning a creature. (Backing up further would be a move action and your summoning spell is a full round action.)
Mak is able to stabilize his decline. He lies on the deck unconscious but alive.
Falco casts a spell, and tries to tell the centaurs to leave this fight to the Petals.
Elyas begins a summoning spell.
Kiwina continues to fight.
Rolth heroically ensures that he stabalizes.
Son Imod hovers over the sea and strikes at G1, slashing the creature.
Tsak waits for the boat to get closer.

The Swan Boat speeds on carrying Tsak, Falco, Pholus, Timapius and Barbale. It moves 60 feet, and is just 20 feet from The Rose. The centaurs release a volley of arrows, and while one of them hits, it does no actual damage. The centaurs grimly draw their swords, hoping their blades will be more effective. Falco and Tsak know that the Petals will need to either protect or dissuade (Diplomacy or Intimidate DC 15) the centaurs from fighting or they will likely die.

The two creatures in the whirlwind try to escape. One (G5) does, falling on the deck near Mak, and one does not. G5 provokes an AOO from Kiwina as it stands.

Again, the air elemental moves over the creatures. Carrying G6, it also manages to pick up G3 and G5. As it returns to its place near Rolth, the three entrained creatures attack it. The air elemental is killed and these three fall, two on the deck and one down in the water.

G4 moves up 5’ and attacks Kiwina three times, hitting the centaur for 7, 6 and 8 physical damage and 2 and 4 electrical. Then G2 attacks Kiwina also hitting for 5, 5, and 8 damage and 1 electrical.

Then G1 moves 5’ and strike Kiwina twice for 4 and 4 damage, and 7 and 2 electrical damage.

That’s a total of 63 damage to Kiwina and accounts for -5 electricity resistance. Kiwina falls at -8 hit points.

In contrast to the cold ocean air, everyone can now feel a warm breeze blowing through the area. But even more oddly, the breeze seems to carry a few tree leaves as well - some green others in yellows and reds. There is also a faint earthy smell - and, is that a hint of jasmine, rose and musk?

Perception DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {

A faint, distant female voice says, ”Are these the ones?”

A small, gruff voice replies, ”Yeah, that be them alright. Whoa, they don’t look so good. Er, I mean they don’t look so good Ma’am.”}

—-----------------------------------------------------
The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

All on the The Rose - you’re dealing with dim lighting on the ship (concealment, 20% miss chance.) No concealment or miss chance if you have dark vision or low light vision.

G1 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 24+25+8+5
G2 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 5+11
G3 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G4 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G5 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 1+2
G6 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 2
Air Elemental - dead

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+13=23 ; d20+15=17 ;
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 8:34:22 AM
(Perception=23 pass, intimidate=17 win!.

As the Rose comes into view Tsak sees less petals standing and fighting than he ought. That's a bit of a concern. He takes another look at the skinny taurs in the boat.

You lot stay in this boat and try harassing them with arrows. There's enough bodies up there already, don't need no more, hear! He gives them a stare that brooks no argument.

For a second he thinks he can hear voices carried on the wind, but he can't see where they might have come from. His attention is drawn back to Rose. Where's Rolth, where's Kiwina, where's Mak? Shouting will do no good, he draws his falchion and prepares to retrieve his boat and his mates from whoever or whatever is on that deck.

Mak(JamesM)(-4/64)HP:Dreams
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 9:09:30 AM
OOC: Batmark seems to have forgotten who came to his aid with that initial pronouncement of Rolth's death.. LOL!

The deck beneath Mak's head shook and bumped as the creatures and elemental fought above his body. In his delirious state these sensations translated in his mind as dreams.

Arrows arced through the sky and Mak's found purchase in his target just as a wall of horses and lances hit the front lines, his archers, and the commanders at his back. Suddenly they were hand to hand as he watched his men get cut down by the mounted soldiers. Mak ducked, fired, and when his arrows were spent he drew his sword and fought. It seemed to him as if hours passed on the battlefield as he moved from one fight to another as they grouped up and fought against their foes. One by one his allies fell until another wave of horsemen rushed through. This time Mak was caught in the fleshy tide and went down with the rest....

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+6=10 ;
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 9:31:52 AM
Looking at centaur Falco warns them "Stay with the boat and just shoot at them, If they have taken down some of us you will not be able to stand to them."

With that he casts Air Walk on himself and he begins to ascend at an angle from the small boat. 'At least I can get in position above the deck to help heal without getting damaged myself.'

Condition: Shield of Faith
____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+14=27 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+7=18 ; d6+4=5 ;
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 3:27:33 PM
the black tentacles keep trying to grasp the enemy creatures, but don't manage to grab any of them [CMB = 27]

Elyas finishes casting his spell, and a hound archon appears and starts attacking G4 with a greatsword but it is unable to land a blow (15 and 20 to hit)

Elyas flings a dart of acid at G2 (19 vs touch AC, 5 acid damage if it hits)

Kiwina (Steve M) 55/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+10=14 ;
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 5:33:46 PM
Kiwina hits AC 14 with his AOO -- a miss.

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Low light vision
Haste -- +1 to hit and a +1 to AC and Reflex saves / 1 extra attack in a full round action
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage from each attack for 30 minutes
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy (used)
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=21 ; d20+7=13 ;
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 5:42:42 PM
Wil grumbles under his breath, summons a Lantern Archon.
He hears voices, but these don't come from his head. He stands confused for a moment, his anger disappears. "I hear voices!" he shouts.
The crocodile summoned to Z20 (or walks to G2 monster)
Attack: AC 13 - but it is unable to get in a bite.
Wil notices and swears like a sailor.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy - used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 6?/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+10=25 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+10=23 ; d10+4=14 ; d10+4=14 ; d20+20=29 ;
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 6:19:32 PM
It appears you deducted 5 from the electrical damage for each attack. Resist energy says, "The subject gains resist energy 10 against the energy type chosen, meaning that each time the creature is subjected to such damage (whether from a natural or magical source), that damage is reduced by 10 points before being applied to the creature's hit points." I should have copied the amount into my status. . .

However, if I read this right then Kiwina may be at +6 rather than -8 HP. If so, Kiwina will take the actions below. And if not, he's down.

Kiwina takes a 5' step back (to AA20/AB21) and continues attacking. He targets G2.

Initial attack: hits AC 25 for 14 damage
Iterative attack: hits AC 17 for --
Haste attack: hits AC 23 for 14

(Perception = 29) Kiwina clearly hears voices. "If you are looking for us for some reason, we're not in shape to do much at the moment."

(DM Mark - You are right Steve, sorry about that. Kiwina is still up this round.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-12/81HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) |
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 7:21:05 PM
Rolth dreams to himself, "It sure is dark in here."

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 [68 normal] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d8=5 ; d8=5 ;
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 8:53:51 PM
Son Imod doesn't really have a good shot at any of the eel monsters but he is right next to Rolth.

He casts Cure Moderate Wounds on his striken ally (Rolth heals 17 damage)

As Rolth wakes up, Son Imod says, "Withdraw and let me take your spot on the deck! I'll hold the line while you heal up!"

If Rolth moves away from the melee Son Imod will take his spot on the deck

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, cure moderate wounds - cast, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance - Cast+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 696 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 86 rounds
Resist Energy 20 - 66 rounds
Bear's Endurance + 4 to Con - 67 rounds

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (5/81HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 9:40:48 PM
Rolth wakes with a start when Son Imod heals him. At least the dim light is not a shock after the darkness of near death. He nods his thanks to Son Imod. Rolth wants nothing more than to heed Son's advice and withdraw, but he knows from recent experience that if he stands up or crawls away, the nearby evil eels will seize the opportunity to knock him down again, perhaps for good this time. Instead, his voice rises on the wind, singing a noble song of ancient taurdom, united as one, capable of defeating any foe. His companions may find it heroically inspiring!

(Inspire Courage +1 to hit and damage on weapon attack rolls)

Effect Tracking:
Haste
Resist Energy
Prone
Fatigued 2/2r
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 1/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Combat! - (DM Mark) d20+2=3 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+19=31 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=8 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=23 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=9 ; 2d6+6=12 ; 2d6+6=10 ; 2d6+6=14 ; 2d6=10 ; 2d6=12 ; 2d6=9 ; d20=20 ; d20=15 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=35 ; 2d6+3=10 ; 2d6+3=10 ; 2d6+3=11 ; 2d6=3 ; 2d6=6 ; d6=4 ;
Thursday December 16th, 2021 11:26:03 AM
Tsak is concerned that he cannot see all the Petals fighting as he would expect. He tells the centaurs to shoot, but that they are not to come aboard and fight.
Mak lays on the deck. He does not have pleasant dreams (though they are interesting to read!)
Falco casts Air Walk on himself and steps out onto nothing to get in a better position.
Elyas summons a Hound Archon. Then he hurls a blob of acid at one which lands with a satisfying sizzle as the eels there writhe about.
Wil announces that he hears voices, which comes as a shock to noone. His crocodile appears on the deck and attacks. Then he starts summoning another creature.
Kiwina is still up. The stalwart centaur fights on, slashing one of the eel horrors twice!
Son Imod Heals Rolth, urging him to withdraw.
Rolth is prone and knows he cannot safely withdraw from combat. So he instead decides to inspire his friends.

Son Imod tries to hover where he is, but cannot maintain this (Fly 3). He falls. He also tries to grab the rails as he falls, and this doesn’t work either (Tried Reflex DC 15, rolled 14. Tried Acrobatics DC 10, rolled 6.) He falls in the water near one of the creatures.

At Tsak’s words the centaurs look both offended and cowed at the same time. Even so, Pholus seems to understand and extends a calming hand to Timapius and Barbale to interrupt their objections. They put away their swords and draw their bows and fire at the nearest creature. Their shots are ineffective.

The creatures attack. Strangely, the one near Kiwina ignores the Hound Archon and instead moves up 5’ to attack Kiwina. He is hit three times for a total of 21 points of physical damage.

Rolth now faces three opponents! G1 attacks the liontaur also hitting him
three times for a total of 21 pointsm of physical damage and 2 points of electricity that get past his energy resistance, leaving him at -18 hit points. He falls to the deck dead, his inspiring song cut short.

With Rolth down, G2 and G5 move up to Wil and attack once each, hitting him for 10 and 10 physical damage and 3 and 6 electrical damage (unless he also has energy resistance on him.) Strangely they ignore the crocodile, which allows the croc an AOO against G2.

G3 moves up, peels an eel off himself, and throws it at Elyas, hitting the mage for 11 points of physical damage.

The creature G6 climbs the ship past Son Imod, provoking an AOO from the minotaur.

The black tentacles writhe on the deck, grasping the mast and the gunwales and trying to grapple the creatures. They are no match for these creatures composed of a mass of eels, and are largely ignored by them.

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The warm, mild breeze suddenly picks up! There are many more leaves now and they seem to blow around the The Rose. As the Petals look on, time seems to slow on the ship. Even the centaurs on the Swan Boat look like they are moving slower and slower. Tsak watches in wonder as Barbale shoots an arrow and it almost seems to hang in the air.

And then the Petals can see nothing as blowing leaves surround them, obscuring their sight. In this blinded state, they suddenly feel some motion and their stomachs seem to flip-flop a bit. Wil’s summoning spell is interrupted. Rolth’s disembodied spirit sees this scene on the deck, and is sucked…somewhere. And then the leaves are gone.

You all find yourselves seated at a large dining table in the middle of a forest. Lights twinkle in the boughs and candles glow on the table in the wan twilight that illuminates this glade. The table before you is laid out with a resplendent selection of various meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables. There is cool water and some lovely red wine in goblets before each of you. You find you are quite hungry - more than you realized.

Except for Rolth. He’s not hungry because he’s dead. Still his spirit floats above the scene, feeling a pull to depart. He thinks he can see rivulets of Woldsblood pulsing through this place. Weird.

Looking around, there are fawn attendants, the gentler cousins to satyrs, clad in some rather garish livery serving food and pouring various liquids. Fairies and pixies seem to flit about through the trees and above the table, occasionally darting in to take some morsel of food. You notice amongst the surrounding forest are some trees that seem to have faces and are able to move on their own as they watch this gathering. A group of fairyfolk off to the left seem to be playing harps, flutes and drums providing pleasant music.

At the head of this table is a woman, neither young nor old with a commanding presence. She has the upswept ears of the fey and her auburn locks are drawn up into a complicated style, interwoven with holly leaves and bright red berries so that they look like a crown. She is dressed in a rich gown of greens and golds. Standing behind her is a figure you recognize - it’s Wemore the Buckyan.

Rolth, Kiwina and Mak are there, slumped over at the table. The woman at the head looks at them and says, ”Oh, wake up my dears. You cannot enjoy the feast if you are asleep.” She gestures and Kiwina and Mak awake, seemingly in good health.

Rolth is a different story. His spirit sees this woman look at it where it hovers in the air. “Oh, I hadn’t noticed you there. Come now, you belong in here, don’t you think?” She gestures and Rolth’s spirit is suddenly back in his body and he jerks up and gasps in air!

Wil, as a cleric of Gargul realizes this woman just restored Rolth to life, usually the purview of only his God.

At the table with you is an odd assortment of creatures. There are a couple of centaurs, some Satyrs, and what almost seem like elves - but not quite. Some are dressed in great finery, some in feather garments, and others nearly naked - though somehow just as properly attired in this place. One you recognize - Ailleann, her bright red hair drawn up in a tight coif, dressed this time in silver and azure blue. She smiles slightly, a smile that does not quite reach her eyes, and inclines her head to the Petals in recognition. Great sapphires dangle from her upswept ears.

This woman at the head of the table says to the Petals, ”Welcome. You were in a terrible predicament. Be at peace in this place. Eat and drink and be well. For we are entering Yuletide, and it seemed like you could perhaps use a bit of rest and merriment. Be at ease in this place, heroes of the Tauric Isles.”

If any of the Petals try to rise to bow she waves it away as she says, ”Oh sit down, sit down. I get quite enough of that.”

Several at the table echo this welcome, nodding in your direction as they raise their glasses to the Petals.

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The SHIPBOARD BATTLE is here.

All on the The Rose - you’re dealing with dim lighting on the ship (concealment, 20% miss chance.) No concealment or miss chance if you have dark vision or low light vision.

G1 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 64
G2 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 49
G3 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G4 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 0
G5 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 3
G6 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - Dam 2

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Thursday December 16th, 2021 11:56:08 AM
Elyas is starting to form another spell when the group is pulled out of the ship and appears in another place. still full of adrenaline from the fight and having just been hit by an eel, Elyas is ready to fight. he holds his hands up, ready to attack something with a spell, but nothing seems to be attacking.

when the woman greets them, Elyas replies.
what is this place? what is happening back on our ship? is our crew safe?
[ooc: i didn't see mention of the crew and those that we rescued. are they all here as well, or just the Petals?]

Mak(JamesM)(-4/64)HP:Dreams
Thursday December 16th, 2021 2:01:47 PM
Except for the possible loss of his equipment Mak was extremely pleased to away from the fight on the deck of the Rose. That Rolth had gotten himself into that dire circumstance was a shock to him, but all seemed well when he was asked to wake and he did so. He'd no idea that Rolth had died as he'd been unconscious at the time.

The experience here was somewhat new to him so he didn't even consider what might come next. As far as he knew they'd all been whisked away by some benevolent being.

Mak recognized none of the newcomers so thought to ask. "Who do we have to thank for this timely intervention?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 4d6=19 ;
Thursday December 16th, 2021 2:24:29 PM
{ooc: Forgot to update the map last time sorry.}

Falco continues his slow climb as he moves towards the boat trying to get to the edge of the rail and just up out of reach. Once there he lets looks a burst of positive energy to rejuvenate some of the Petals.

{Channel for 19 | I think it hits Kiwina, Elyas, Rolth. Not enough to get to Will I think}

Condition: Shield of Faith
____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (5/81HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 24) |
Thursday December 16th, 2021 5:07:45 PM
Spirit whirling back into his body, Rolth sucks in a deep gasp of air and looks around in amazement. The pain has faded for the moment, and the darkness yields to this dazzling locale. Seeing that our hostess does not expect us to rise, he nods his head politely, and tucks into the wonderful food and drink, content to enjoy a little peace in this season.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday December 16th, 2021 7:14:19 PM
Will is completely focused on trying to figure out how to defeat these creatures. When brought over to the new place he stands and stares for a long time. He watches as the fey raises Rolth from the dead. This snaps him from his stare and he immediately attempts to stand but obeys and sits back down.
He is completely fascinated with the fey and watches her intently.
"I'm a cleric of Wardd now but Gargul is so fascinating.... umm... Where are the voices? Cicero? Where are you?"
He then adds, "Oh Wardd, what luck do we have, can you believe this luck?"

Kiwina (Steve M) -15/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet)
Thursday December 16th, 2021 8:12:40 PM
(-15 HP with a 16 CON)

Kiwina collapses, all but dead. And immediately finds himself restored. Instead of seeing grandfather, auntie, and cousin again, he's in a most unexpected situation -- definitely not the afterlife he expected.

He does his best to be polite, looking to their hosts to see how they act. But he will raise his glass to them, not the Petals.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 [68 normal] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30
Thursday December 16th, 2021 9:20:51 PM
(OOC: How can Son Imod fall if he isn't flying with wings? The Fly rules explicitly say you fall if you fail your fly check IF you are flying with wings but Son Imod is under the effects of the Fly spell)

Son Imod is confused, he sits there silently

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday December 17th, 2021 3:14:36 AM
Tsak's stomach flips, his mind whirls and his wold slips askew, like falling sideways out of the crows nest and disappearing into the sky. A most unpleasant experience.
He plants his feet, feeling firm soil beneath them and waits for the rest of his senses to catch up.
He sees colour, he hears laughter, he smells... he smells... roast boar? And a nice merlot!

He takes the nice lady at her word and digs in; ooh roast potatoes, and pumkin, and peas and, and, he starts where he is and heads toward the sound of Petals filling a plate as he goes.

Maab? - (DM Mark)
Friday December 17th, 2021 12:51:13 PM
Elyas asks, ”What is this place? What is happening back on our ship? Is our crew safe?”
Mak thinks he recognizes none of these people, but in fact there are two of these fey that you’ve seen before recently. He asks, "Who do we have to thank for this timely intervention?"
Wil mentions Wardd.
Mak laments the loss of his equipment, but something catches his eye. Behind each of the Petals is all of their gear they left behind - armor, weapons, everything. Given his recent concerns he does note that these beings have some really nice clothing, some overly ostentatious and some carefully understated. But all seemingly well made.

Surprisingly, the rest of the Petals are silent. Perhaps they’re still reeling from the experience.

A dryad in a diaphanous gown of pale green that leaves little to the imagination regards Elyas. She smiles as she replies, "What is this place? Why this is the Twilight Vales. It can be a place of terrifying horrors and exquisite delights. This particular part of the Vales though is relatively safe for folk such as yourselves. The better question in the Vales is not what is this place, but rather what do you want it to be?” Elyas is pretty sure this is more an invitation than a question.

The regal woman at the head of the table answers Elyas’ other questions. ”Nothing is happening back on your ship for the moment. Your crew is safe for now and will hardly know you’re gone. You have been pulled out of that space, and from your perspective also out of time there. Alas, you will need to return, but perhaps in a better state - if you wish it. But we have plenty of time before that happens.”

“Whom do you have to thank? You should probably thank Wemore here. We generally try to be aware of the Heroes of the Wold but I was not aware of your dire situation, so it was rather fortuitous that Wemore came to my attention and thought to mention you to me. Perhaps you should thank Ailleann -I understand you’ve met. And perhaps you should thank your cleric of Wardd as well, for it’s rather lucky that circumstance conspired causing me to look in on you when I did.”

Conversation commences at the table, with some there asking questions of the Petals. They ask who you are, why you are called Petals, do you worship Flower, what’s it like to be a mortal, what was going on that you were drawn here, how do you know that little Buckyan? You soon hear them refer to the woman at the head of the table as Queen Maab as if you knew this all along.

One Sense Motive roll will apply to both.

Sense Motive DC 10: Highlight to display spoiler: { You sense a complicated social dance among many here, jockeying for position, observations of others and especially Maab, prying each other for information, gossip, and rumors.}

Sense Motive DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: { Most of the questions to the Petals seem to be weighing them, looking for an ally, wondering if you are a competitor or a possible adversary, probing about your relationship to Maab, Wemore and Ailleann.}

The food and drink here is quite good - and nourishing. The forest around you is alive with flits of activity and twinkling lights. The music of the fey continues in the background, upbeat but surprisingly relaxing.

Everyone is restored to full health. Except for Son Imod - I think he's still down a point of CON?

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+11=24 ; d20+15=18 ;
Friday December 17th, 2021 3:37:06 PM
Elyas is cautious about dealing with the fey, but considering the alternative... the image of Rolth falling to the deck for a second time right before they vanished passes through his mind.... Elyas tries to join conversations with the fey without giving too much away.

he tries to remember anything that might be helpful in his mind about the fey and particularly Queen Maab.
know nature = 24.

even with the refreshing food and injuries being healed, Elyas can't pull his mind away from the fight. what were those monsters? and more importantly, how can they be stopped?
knowledge Arcana about the creatures we fought = 18...

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday December 17th, 2021 4:52:49 PM
Wil recovers a bit and smiles.
“Well, it is a pleasure to meet the fey twice in a lifetime. Your meal is excellent. What shall we do while we recover from our wounds?”
“I for once, in several years, will enjoy a bit of peace. The voices always stop in magical places. Last time was some magic underground in Dirt City but I don’t not recall the name.”
“I once, heard of a place called Octopus Gardens, in the Floating City. It was a magical place with turtle races… but just a rumor.. but an interesting place I would like to visit.”
“It’s so wired to not listen to voices..”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+9=19 ;
Friday December 17th, 2021 7:29:52 PM
{SM: 19}

Blinking large eyes and looking around Falco is more then a little thrown off for a moment before getting his bearings and giving a small hoot.

Well, this is interesting. First the Warper-sar and now this. The Petals are bound for legend I am sure! Falco muses to himself.

"Weremore, friend of the Petals! What have you done? Whatever it is appreciated. Are you closer to what you want? Maybe we can help you get the payment of debt, so to speak, that you are looking for! Ahh we are twice blessed first the Sarr's and now this."

Falco looks at Son Imod intently. "Do you need some more fixing up?"

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+14=20 ;
Friday December 17th, 2021 8:14:14 PM
Rolth for once keeps his yap shut for a moment, sensing that every word here is being weighed by the fey. He watches to see whether Falco is able to help Son Imod, although if not, Rolth probably cannot help either. It is quite dazzling to be here among the fey, enjoying this repast, and not dead on the deck...but he puts the latter out of his mind for now.

(Edited to add Sense Motive = 20, success!)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+6=19 ;
Friday December 17th, 2021 8:19:48 PM
Rolth also compares notes with Elyas regarding the creatures that the Petals were facing on the Rose.

(KS Arcana to assist Elyas =19, success! Brings Elyas' check up to 20)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday December 17th, 2021 9:50:45 PM
Tsak pulls up a seat next to Rolth and tries to learn something about what was happening on the Rose. He's sure the information will come in handy when this little dream is over.

As he listens he chews on some crunchy pork crackling that he found. It goes well with the bitey apple cider that was in the barrel over there.

Kiwina (Steve M) -15/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet) d20+12=31 ;
Saturday December 18th, 2021 12:03:53 AM
(Sense motive = 31)

Kiwina admits that he would like to know some weakness of the creatures they were fighting. "As they were aquatic, I assume it may be fire or dryness. I do not want to see the Rose burned, though I would rather see that than the death of our crew. They treat us well and loyally -- we owe them the same. If we are indeed to return to the fight as we left it, we have to make sure The Pounding Fury can rescue Ramsey and the others."

When it comes to the questions the fey put to them, Kiwina is willing to be honest. He explains that they are the Petals because {i]the Eight-Petaled Rose[/i] was the name the hastily-formed group that competed in the Taurnament of Roses chose when they learned that they needed one. The ship is the Rose because it's the home for the group. Although many of the members of the group have changed, they still refer to themselves as the Petals.

Kiwina himself honors Pantheon, but is not sure that he worships anyone. By that he means that in the small community where he grew up, there were no temples. He has found Pantheon most agreeable with his outlook, he was not taught his outlook because his family or community followed Pantheon.

The buckyan's story is the buckyan's to tell. Kiwina is glad to see that he appears to be doing well, though.

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Saturday December 18th, 2021 9:45:46 AM
Wil recovers a bit and smiles.
“Well, it is a pleasure to meet the fey twice in a lifetime. Your meal is excellent. What shall we do while we recover from our wounds?”
“I for once, in several years, will enjoy a bit of peace. The voices always stop in magical places. Last time was some magic underground in Dirt City but I don’t not recall the name.”
“I once, heard of a place called Octopus Gardens, in the Floating City. It was a magical place with turtle races… but just a rumor.. but an interesting place I would like to visit.”
“It’s so wired to not listen to voices..”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Tuesday December 21st, 2021 7:39:40 AM
Rolth listens closely to any answers to Kiwina's questions about our foes back on the Rose. Happy to be alive, he cautiously gives thanks, "I am grateful to all who had a hand in bringing us here, and me back from oblivion's door." He gives a sweeping nod to the Queen, Wemore, and more generally those seated nearby, seeking to be vaguely inclusive without inadvertently acknowledging a debt to others whose motives remain unknown.
.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 [68 normal] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+4=16 ;
Tuesday December 21st, 2021 10:17:06 PM
Sense Motive: 16

Son Imod is able to pick up on the social queues being put down by the fairies in this court.

He says, "My lady Queen Ma'ab what do you know of curses? I feel like I am drained of vitality and when Rolth cast a spell to restore it the drain was only temporarily relieved. I have recently started treating the Centaurs who were stuck in mirrors with herbs of a wasting illness they have been afflicted with but I do not think my condition is related."

Queen Maab - (DM Mark)
Wednesday December 22nd, 2021 2:53:05 PM
Elyas wonders about the Fey and about Queen Maab. He also ponders the weird eel creatures the Petals fought, and with Rolth’s help he recalls a bit of lore.
Wil is glad for the meal. He looks forward to a bit of peace here, especially from the constant voices in his head.
Falco thanks Weymore for interceding on the Petals’ behalf, wondering if perhaps the Petals can help him.
Rolth says little, but says he is grateful to Weymore and Queen Maab and the others for the hospitality. Oh, and for bringing him back to life.
Tsak listens and watches the fey.
Kiwina answers the questions about the Petals and their background. This geneates more questions, seemingly polite conversation. In turn, Kiwina asks what those here know about the creatures the Petals faced on the ship.
Son Imod says, "My lady Queen Ma'ab what do you know of curses? I feel like I am drained of vitality and when Rolth cast a spell to restore it the drain was only temporarily relieved. I have recently started treating the Centaurs who were stuck in mirrors with herbs of a wasting illness they have been afflicted with but I do not think my condition is related."
Mak (and others) thinks this might be an interesting place to acquire the clothing he sought on Bridge Island.

For Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {Feel free to read the Woldipedia info about Maab and about the Twilight Vales. He knows the fey can be tricky, and that one should always be careful about entering into any agreement or accepting gifts or favors from the fey.

As for the eel creatures, Elyas knows they are called Galvo. He recalls they are thought to be evil creatures, bred in the depths of the sea. They are composed of dozens of undulating electric eels tightly knotted into a slithering, humanoid shape. As such, they are immune to electricity, flanking and critical hits.}

Weymore nods acknowledgement to the Petals, but remains silent. Sense Motive DC 12:Highlight to display spoiler: { It’s clear that Weymore is a bit fidgety and uncomfortable here and his seemingly formal attire is not to his liking. He occasionally steals a glance at Ailleann.}

In response to Falco, Ailleann will say, "Weymore has a debt to repay my little owlman. However if you - or any of the Petals for that matter - wish to substitute yourselves for his service, I am willing to consider such a trade." She smiles but there is no warmth there.

Queen Maab replies to Rolth: "Ordinarily, life and death is the purview of Lord Gargul. However, the souls of the dead pass through the Twilight Vales on their way to either the Lands of Rest or Unrest. Because of this, Lord Gargul grants me a bit of leeway at times and I chose to exercise that here. But rest assured, he is quite aware you died. He may bring it up when you stand before him again one day."

In response to Kiwiana, one bespeckled Satyr replies, "Ahh, you speak of the galvo.

"Curious creatures really. They’re made of a writhing mass of electric eels, but they somehow have a low level of intelligence as kind of a hive mind. They can be difficult to harm as a result. Did you know, they can actually peel off an eel and fling it like a dart? Fascinating.

"They were bred in sunless ocean trenches of the Wold by fleshcrafters to serve as soldiers in wars against the sahuagin and skum. Since those days, galvos have moved beyond their darkened trenches, breeding and expanding into shallower, warmer waters. They are amphibious creatures, surprisingly able to survive out of water. They see in the dark, and are rumored to attack at night. They dislike sunlight, but it seems not to do any actual harm. Fire can damage them quite a bit though.

"They can survive on fish, but they seem to have an appetite for terror, taking great delight in the screams of those they consume as their eels tear at a victim’s body. A death of a thousand bites you might say."

The Satyr laughs at his own joke, and plies the Petals with questions about their experience with the galvo. The other fey quickly tire of this talk of the galvo and press the Petals with other questions as the feast goes on.

Queen Maab pauses for a moment before responding to Son Imod's query. She addresses Ailleann as she does so: "Feeling drained of vitality? We really should treat the Wold's heroes better that giving them cursed items, don't you think Ailleann?"

The regal redhead in the silver and azure dress smiles as she replies cooly, "My Queen, I was delighted to find a mortal so skilled and merely offered him a gift to aid him. A gift which he accepted. This has benefited us both as I have been able to enjoy and share in his successes. However, I will end this mutually beneficial relationship if you wish it. Pity, really."

She turns to Son Imod, "I will miss our little connection child. You may keep the crystal cup, but it will no longer benefit you in your crafting. Perhaps our paths will cross again one day."

The revelry and feasting continue. The Petals are popular and the focus of much attention. Later as the feast winds down, you are offered shelter and rest. As this is a “G Rated” game, suffice to say that no one will lack companionship if they so desire.

Mak(JamesM)(-4/64)HP:Dreams
Wednesday December 22nd, 2021 3:31:31 PM
Mak listened to the explanation offered by the red headed fey creature and understood just how insidious these fey creatures could be with their favors. He decided that he'd forgo asking for those and unless something was freely given to not accept it.

From the pile he collected his gear and reequipped himself as he prepared to reenter the fight on the deck of the Rose. Once he was satisfied his gear was accounted for he found and comfortable spot and rested until that hour of fate.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+17=32 ;
Wednesday December 22nd, 2021 7:15:23 PM
Rolth is a bit discomfited to learn that Gargul knows of his death and may expect a reckoning, but then the liontaur's happy-go-lucky nature kicks in and he smiles with the knowledge that, if things had played out differently, he would already be in front of Gargul. He's been given another chance to prove his worth to Domi and reunite taurkind with one another and the other noble races! Thus satisfied, he enjoys the feast and exotic company in moderation, reminded by Wemore's uneasy presence that everything here could come with a mysterious price.

(Sense motive = 32)

Wilford Grimly (HP:44/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday December 22nd, 2021 11:04:19 PM
“My mother used to talk about the fey all the time. I thought it was used fairy tales. This is so fascinating. It would be great if we could practice taking out those galvo. So they don’t like fire and we are on a wooden boat. How is that going to go?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday December 29th, 2021 2:56:47 PM
Falco nods to Ailleann and gives a small chuckle.

"No, I do not think I will be doing that. I have heard of time moving differently in different planes so one never knows. I am sure it will all work out." The last bit is less confident. As the party winds down Falco finds a nice quiet spot to gather himself for what is to come.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday December 29th, 2021 5:42:36 PM
Elyas recalls some things about the electric eel monsters, but before he can relay it to the others a friendly satyr tells the same info that Elyas knows about the things

Elyas tries his best to enjoy the time in this place, but he knows they will go back to a harsh reality very soon. He tries to find some time to prepare a few more spells as he only prepared an abbreviated list this morning. knowing that fire will be effective is good to know, and may be worth the risk if things look dire...

Queen Maab - (DM Mark) d8=6 ;
Sunday January 2nd, 2022 8:50:05 PM
The evening and the meal continue for, well, for a lot longer than you would’ve thought.

Between the onlooking trees, the flitting faeries, and the raucous and conniving fey it seems like it should be exhausting. Between the ambrosial food and the nectar-like beverage, there’s something sustaining to the meal that seems to invigorate you all.

(Everyone benefits from a casting of Heroes’ Feast cast at 10th level. This means everyone gets 11 temporary hit points. Also, you all get a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Also, as noted before everyone was healed of all their injuries.)

Some fey begin to gracefully take their leave from the good Queen Maab. Maab once again addresses the Petals, [b]“Very soon my dears I will return you to your ship and the battle that awaits you there.

“I hope this time has rejuvenated you. And do not worry about the fey folk here. It is you Petals that are Heroes of the Wold. You affect the fate of the Wold more than any here. Trust your abilities and rely on your friends, for they are the real source of your strength.

“There is still a bit of help I will send you off with. Each of you is granted a hero point reflecting your valiant efforts before I brought you here. And take these tokens of my favor to call on in a time of need.”

In addition to everyone getting a hero point, she gives each of you a large acorn. (This acorn is a unique fate item. I can be used at any time and will have the same effect as using a hero point. It cannot be sold, but it can be given to another person for them to use. This acorn will not count as part of your hero points, and does not affect the maximum number of hero points you may have.)

You will have one round to prepare before Maab sends you back. You can do what you like in that time. In addition, you may fill any unused spell slots - Maab is able to allow that as well.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81+11 temp/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Sunday January 2nd, 2022 9:18:05 PM
"Thank you for your hospitality, generosity, and advice, Queen Maab. I will do all in my power to be worthy of these gifts, this feast, and my friends, these glorious heroes of the Eight Petaled Rose." So saying, Rolth tucks away the acorn, and launches into song.

(Inspire Courage +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls to all party members)

When once upon the Rose did set,
Slithery demons up from the depths,
Striking down our heroes,
Even unto their deaths.

Queen Maab looked upon this scene,
And by her fair hand,
Drew them to the Vale,
Out of death's land.

A feast worthy of the heroes of yore,
Wisdom, beauty and delights galore,
Healing, insight, and much more,
Until time came to return to even the score.

Now we go, to earn our name,
Eight Petaled Rose of Taurnament fame.
But always recalling our time with the fey,
No matter what else fate might bring this day."

Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision
Heroes’ Feast
Haste 6/9r remain
Resist Energy (Electricity -10hp damage per attack) 60 min
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Wilford Grimly (HP:64/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday January 3rd, 2022 9:40:00 AM
"Thank you, you are truly fascinating. We will use your gifts and remember this time and the respect and honor you have shown."
(+1 and Attack/ +4 on Will / +4 poison-fear)
"To get back to business," Wil says. "I believe I have a croc, ready to attack the closest enemy. I think that one is down one round. There is also an Archon that I had cast, so that should show up. She can fire off some light rays."
"I was under an Entropic Shield, for myself. I will cast another to protect Rolth from himself." He laughed, hoping it was taken lightly. Following that, I can cast True Strike on someone?"

Wil casts Entropic Shield on Rolth.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy - used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday January 3rd, 2022 10:04:44 AM
{Son Iomd you should still have Resist Energy: Electric}

"Thank you for the hospitality and the reprieve from battle, if just for a while. We will use this new chance well."

As they are about to translocate back Falco casts Resist Eenergy: Electricity on Tsak.

Conditions: Shield of Faith / Air Walk
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday January 3rd, 2022 11:05:17 AM
(OOC... Please forgive any inconsistencies I may offer, in future posts, and feel free to e-mail me to ask for corrections. I've read both the game bible and the Wiki page, and skimmed through the archives, but that isn't the same as actually being involved, and I sometimes I don't always remember what I read, as I am very much a hands on learner.

I appreciate your patience, and look forward to working with Mark as one of your coDMs for, hopefully, a long into the future.)

As you make your good-byes to Maab and her entourage, you realize that you feel a little healthier than normal. (The feast you ate with Maab is a Heroes Feast. Feel free to roll for your temp HP 1d8+5) Maab waves farewell, and in the blink of an eye you find yourselves on the deck of the Rose, or wherever else you wish to be. As you arrive you notice that the Galvos are all where you left them, as are the crew and Centaurs, as if they are caught in suspended animation. however as soon as you act, time resumes as normal, so you gain no benefit from the suspended animation.

G1 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 63/127
G2 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 78/127
G3 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 127/127
G4 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 127/127
G5 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 124/127
G6 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 125/127

Mak (BatMark subbing for JamesM)(64+11/64)HP|AC:19/18T/12FF|CMD 30|
Monday January 3rd, 2022 11:09:57 AM
Mak rises with slightly less stiffness than usual, physically refreshed from this comfortable if somewhat unsettling time in the Vales. He shakes off the odd dreams he's been having, double checks his gear, quaffs a potion of darkvision, and readies with quiet determination to return to the battle on the Rose.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday January 3rd, 2022 1:01:30 PM
Before their return, Elyas casts Darkvision on himself. he looks to the other petals

When we arrive, I will dro a spell on the Galvos to hinder them. wait to engage them until they come towards us. do not go into the cloud. they will have to leave it to attack us and we can fight fewer at a time

when the Petals arrive, Elyas stays towards the back. he finds a spot where he can cover all of the eels without hitting the Petals and lets loose a Stinking Cloud
[[everything in the cloud will need a DC 21 fort save or be nauseated as long as it is in the cloud and for 1d4+1 rounds after it leaves. new save is needed every round if it succeeds but stays in the cloud.]]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x identify, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, fly, stinking cloud, Fireball, Haste
Level 4: 2X summon monster 4,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: 2X Teleport, Telekenesis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (8 rounds)
Black Tentacles (8 rounds)
Darkvision (9 hours)

Kiwina (Steve M) 105/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: +5 next attack (see sheet)
Monday January 3rd, 2022 3:36:08 PM
Prior to returning to the boat: With the replenishment of spells, Kiwina has another resist energy spell that he can cast. Kiwina, Son Imod, and Rolth all have such effects in place already; Kiwina offers this spell to the others with priority given Tsak or Mak if one of them plans to engage in melee.

Upon return: Kiwina plans to continue engaging the creatures in melee, using a +2 glaive to start and changing weapons if the creatures press too close.

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Low light vision
Hero's Feast -- +1 to hit, +1 will saves, +4 vs poison and fear
Haste -- +1 to hit and a +1 to AC and Reflex saves / 1 extra attack in a full round action
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage from each attack for 30 minutes
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Son Imod Hugh C 95/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d8+5=9 ;
Monday January 3rd, 2022 5:33:41 PM
Before they leave Son Imod bows to Ma'ab and says "Many thanks for healing my affliction"

To Ailleann he says, "I offered you my services for a year when I was ready to hang up my adventuring hat and you said your offer was a one time thing. However, mayhap our paths will cross again on that day and on that day perhaps the timing of the offer would work for both of us?"

Son Imod appears on the deck of the Rose near Rolth.

In the interim he casts Bull's Strength.

Kama attacks made at +10 normal for 1d8+5 damage
or +9 / +9 / +4 on flurry for 1d8+5 damage

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength - cast, cure moderate wounds - cast, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance - Cast+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 696 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 86 rounds
Resist Energy 20 - 66 rounds
Bear's Endurance + 4 to Con - 67 rounds
Bull's Strength +4 to Str - 70 rounds
Heroe's Feast - 9 temp hp; +1 morale bonus to atk and wil save; +4 vs fear and poison - 12 hours

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (91+11/91HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d20+12=31 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=12 ; d100=72 ; d10+16=17 ;
Monday January 3rd, 2022 7:15:02 PM
Rolth pops in singing a raging battle song, practically frothing at the mouth to get back at these things. He lashes out with glaive, paw, and maw at G2, but doesn't accomplish much. Queen Maab may favor us, but the dice gods are not on his side.

(Inspire Courage continues)

Glaive to hit +12 = 31, damage 1d10+16 = 17 slashing 72% for miss chance if needed (success!)
Glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 18, damage 1d10+16 = slashing
Glaive iterative to hit +7 = 10, damage 1d10+16 = lslashing
Paw 1 to hit +10 = 15, damage 1d4+6 = slashing
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 15, damage 1d4+6 = slashing
Bite to hit +10 = 12, damage 1d4+6 = slashing

Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision
Heroes’ Feast
Rage
Lunge
Entropic Shield (6min) 20% miss chance on ranged attacks
Haste 6/9r remain
Resist Energy (Electricity -10hp damage per attack) 60 min
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Mak (BatMark subbing for JamesM)(64+11/64)HP|AC:19/18T/12FF|CMD 30| d20+16=20 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+11=17 ; d100=9 ; d100=48 ; d8+12=17 ; d8+12=20 ;
Monday January 3rd, 2022 8:06:29 PM
Mak arrives in the crow's nest of the Rose with a quiet pop, and immediately starts raining precision fires down on the galvo, starting with G2, easily seeing through the gloom with his magical darkvision, at least until the stinking fog arrives. Two of Mak's arrows may strike his foe, although the first one one went into the fog and he isn't sure.

(Full attack, Haste, Rapid Shot, Deadly Aim, Manyshot, Inspire Courage, Heroes Feast)
(Two hits vs AC 23, but only one was above the 20% miss chance, if that applies. Damage for the first potential hit is 17-10= 7hp and for the second hit is 20-10=10hp

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 96/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d8+5=10 ;
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 12:55:24 AM
(XtraHP=10, thanks Maab)

Tsak pops back aboard the Rose with his falchion drawn and ready to go. Unfortunately he's stuck behind Son Imod, Rolth and Kiwina. Previous experience tells him his crossbow will be useless so he hangs tough with the sword built for slashing and looks for an opportunity. In the meantime he casts Resist Energy on himself as a level of protection against the evil, slimy, writhing worms of electrical mayhem.

Spells: 1x Resist Energy (in addition to the one used above) and 1x Cure Light Wounds.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 96/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 1:00:44 AM
(OOC - the Resist Energy spells are attuned to electrical energy because, EELS!)

Wilford Grimly (HP:64/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+7=9 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=17 ;
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 9:07:02 AM
"Ok, let's get to work guys," he says to no one in particular but could of been talking to himself. Wil searches for his previous summons and spots the crocodile approaching G4 and attacking. (I think G3 is behind something on the ship) The croc tries to attack the creature but misses.
"It's ok, Croc. It happens," Wil shouts through gritted teeth.
He searches for the lantern archon, he summoned prior to being pulled away and finds it floating behind him. Wil asks the archon to hover over G5 and G2, causing them to be affected by her natural charm (or Aura of Menace)
She fires two light rays at G5 but misses.

Wil searches for boxes around 50 pounds that he can have the archon drop over the creatures to damage them.
Wil moves behind Son Imod and casts Resist Energy for him.
"Too bad we couldn't teleport some of the team to the other side of the boat," he says.

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy- used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+12=28 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=15 ; d100=90 ; d100=81 ; d100=30 ; d100=49 ; d100=3 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+19=22 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=7 ; 4d6=15 ; d20+19=22 ; d6+3=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=21 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=6 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=8 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=5 ;
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 11:34:18 AM
Mak arrives in the crows nest and lands two arrows on G2. (Since your post was in two parts, due to confusion as to whether or not you could act right away, I allowed the first post to be the place marker.)

Elyas casts stinking cloud on the galvos. 1, 2, and 4 made their saves and avoid the nausea, but 3, 5, and 6 are nauseated. I would describe the scene, but I'm not sure what a mass of nauseated eels would look like. :)

Kiwina makes ready to attack with his Glaive.

Son Imod gets ready to get down with his Kama

Rolth makes a full round attack on G2, but only manages to land the first hit, with his glaive, as he continues his song.

Tsak would like to attack, but is stuck behind his larger friends. (FYI, the rules say you can pass through a friends square while moving, as long as you finish your move in an unoccupied square. Of course that would put you in Elyas's stinking cloud.)

Wilford has his croc attack, but it misses. The croc will have to make the DC 21 fort save, since it is in Elyas's cloud. hopefully we don't have a seasick crocodile. Since the Archon is above the cloud, it won't have to make a save, but it will have to deal with the 20% miss chance. The Archon misses with both light attacks, and the 2 affected galvos overcome its aura.

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G2 attacks the only enemy they can see, Son Imod. G2 misses it's bite attack, but lands both it's slams, for a total of 14 damage, plus 15 electricity.

G1 moves forward and attempts to bite Kiwina, landing a hit for 6 damage plus 8 electricity

G4 makes a full round attack on the croc, hitting AC 21 for 7 damage plus 11 electical, 26 for 8 plus 6 electrical damage plus, and 21 for 6 damage plus 8 electrical.

Even though they are nauseated, G5, G3, and G6 all retreat out of the stinking cloud. G5 will trigger an AoO from Son Imod.

G1 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 63/127
G2 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 44/127
G3 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 127/127 Nauseated 4/4 rounds
G4 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 127/127
G5 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 124/127 Nauseated 2/2 rounds
G6 - AC23, DR 10/Slashing - HP 125/127 Nauseated 5/5 rounds

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 1/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+11=25 ; 4d8=20 ;
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 11:52:07 AM
Falco continues his air walk near where the bulk of the Petals are now located. Survaying the battlefield he decides to use on of his few offensive spells. With a quick prayer a ray of Searing Light heads towards the closest enemy.

{At G1 if he is dead G4 - To Hit vs Touch: 25 | Damage: 20}

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Conditions: Shield of Faith / Air Walk
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / XSearing LightX / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:64/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 5:02:59 PM
"No, my crocodile!" Wil exclaims loudly. The crocodile disappears if I read that right.
The Lantern archon cast Aid on Sun Imod to Wil's disappointment. (Round 2)
(OOC: Aid grants the target a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hit points equal to 1d8 + caster level (to a maximum of 1d8+10 temporary hit points at caster level 10th).
"I was hoping for a little offense but ok. You do you Mrs."
"Let me add to that." Wil casts True Strike on Son Imod.
(OOC: Your next single attack roll (if it is made before the end of the next round) gains a +20 insight bonus. Additionally, you are not affected by the miss chance that applies to attackers trying to strike a concealed target.)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike - used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy- used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 99/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none d20+14=30 ; d10+5=11 ; d20+9=25 ; d8+3=10 ;
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 6:46:38 PM
As G1 advances, Kiwina makes an attack of opportunity with the glaive. It's electrical attack does not overcome his resistance to energy.

Because G1 moves too close for his glaive to continue to be effective unless he wants to let it squeeze out of the cloud soon, Kiwina splits his weapon in two parts (move action) that become a battle axe and a hand axe (free action) and attacks (standard action) with the battle axe. Although hasted, he has not made a full attack and does not get an extra attack.

OOC: The AoO includes a +5 one-time bonus to hit gained for speaking at Agarime's funeral. Also, I forgot the hero's feast and bardic performance bonuses in the rolls made, so damage rolls have been increased by 1 each as reported below.

AoO hits AC 30 for 12 points slashing damage
Normal attack hits AC 25 for 11 points slashing damage

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Low light vision
Hero's Feast -- +1 to hit, +1 will saves, +4 vs poison and fear
Haste -- +1 to hit and a +1 to AC and Reflex saves / 1 extra attack in a full round action
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage by 10 from each attack for 30 minutes
Current AC (including haste and two weapons) is 22
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Mak(JamesM)(-4/64)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(15)|23/18/-/-(RS)/23(HT)|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,IC,Hst,MS)**|1d8+10+1d8+10(MS)(x d20+16=22 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+11=14 ; d8+12=18 ; d8+12=13 ; d100=98 ; d100=92 ;
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 6:58:39 PM
Mak sees Falco light up G1 and switches his target to match, unleashing another fusilade of arrows. Two of them strike G1, doing a total of 11 hp of damage after accounting for the creature's damage reduction and the effects of the cloud.

(Full attack, Haste, Rapid Shot, Deadly Aim, Manyshot, Inspire Courage, Heroes Feast)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (91+11/91HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d20+12=13 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=13 ; d100=43 ; d10+16=25 ; d100=8 ;
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 7:12:02 PM
Rolth sees his companions teaming up on G1 and switches his attacks to that one, at least until it is brought down. He continues to to bellow his inspirational fight song as well. (Inspire Courage)

Glaive to hit +12 = 13, damage 1d10+16 = miss
Glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 30, damage 1d10+16 = 25 miss chance = 43% = hit
Glaive iterative to hit +7 = 13, damage 1d10+16 = miss
Paw 1 to hit +10 = 21, damage 1d4+6 = miss
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 28, damage 1d4+6 = miss miss chance = 8% = miss
Bite to hit +10 = 13, damage 1d4+6 = miss

Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision
Heroes’ Feast
Rage
Lunge
Entropic Shield (6min) 20% miss chance on ranged attacks
Haste 5/9r remain
Resist Energy (Electricity -10hp damage per attack) 60 min
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+14=28 ; d6+4=10 ;
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 7:34:37 PM
Elyas stays behind his allies letting them deal with the Galvos in melee. they are holding the galvos in the cloud, which will continue to make eels feel sick

the back tentacles continue to try to grab things
CMB = 28, for 10 damage.

Elyas begins casting another spell, trying to summon more help next round

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x identify, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, fly, stinking cloud, Fireball, Haste
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster 4,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: 2X Teleport, Telekenesis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (6 rounds)
Black Tentacles (7 rounds)
Stinking cloud (8 rounds)
Darkvision (9 hours)

Son Imod Hugh C 81/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+9=20 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+4=6 ;
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 11:08:19 PM
The electricity damage did not overcome Son Imod's electricity resistances so he only took the physical damage.

He then says, "My turn"

He uses flurry of blows against G2

Sadly all his blows fail to connect (20 vs AC; miss)
(14 vs AC; miss)
(6 vs AC; miss)

Kama attacks made at +10 normal for 1d8+5 damage
or +9 / +9 / +4 on flurry for 1d8+5 damage

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength - cast, cure moderate wounds - cast, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance - Cast+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 696 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 86 rounds
Resist Energy 20 - 66 rounds
Bear's Endurance + 4 to Con - 67 rounds
Bull's Strength +4 to Str - 70 rounds
Heroe's Feast - 9 temp hp; +1 morale bonus to atk and wil save; +4 vs fear and poison - 12 hours

DM Jeremy Battle Map d8+5=11 ; d20+19=21 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=21 ; 3d6+9=15 ; 6d6=23 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=28 ;
Wednesday January 5th, 2022 10:46:39 AM
Falco nails G1 with a searing light

Wil's croc succumbs to G4's attack, and his Archon casts aid on Son Imod, Meanwhile, Wil casts True Strike on Son Imod.

Kiwina lands an AoO on G1, than changes his weapon, and lands a solid blow.

Mak changes target, and fires on G1

Rolth manages to land one blow on G1, and watches as the swarm of eels falls apart into a pile of dead eels on the deck of the Rose.

Elyas begins a summons spell, as his Black Tentacles flail about. the Tentacles fail to overcome the Galvo's CDB.

Son Imod attempts a Flurry of Blows, but only the first one hits, thanks to Wil's True Strike. He lands 11 damage on G2

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With the Crocodile gone, G4 moves towards the sound of combat, and discovers Kiwina. it attempts to bite, and just barely manages to land the hit. The bite inflicts 7 damage plus 11 electrical. G4 overcomes the nausea

G2 continues to attack Son Imod, and manages to land both slams as well as the bite, with the bite being a potential crit that failed. Son Imod takes 15 damage plus 23 electrical. G2 overcomes the nausea

G3, G5, and G6 all stay where they are as they try to overcome the nausea.

G1 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP dead
G2 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 33/127
G3 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 127/127 Nauseated 2/4 rounds
G4 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 127/127
G5 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 124/127 Nauseated 0/2 rounds
G6 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 125/127 Nauseated 3/5 rounds

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 4d6=20 ;
Wednesday January 5th, 2022 11:34:58 AM
Having done some damage Falco scans over the rest of the petals. He can tells his arrows will do nothing against this enemy and can see a few wounds. Raising a fist in front of him he calls on the Warper-sar to bathe his team in healing energy.

{Selective Channel: 20 - Should hit all the petals near the ship}

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Conditions: Shield of Faith / Air Walk
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / XSearing LightX / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:64/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+3=7 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+11=18 ;
Wednesday January 5th, 2022 1:04:10 PM
"Let's go team," Wil shouts and Summons a new Lantern Archon.
The current Archon fires twice at G2 but they both miss... (AC 7, 5)
"I think we should just pick up some of the things on the ship and drop them, Mrs Archon?" Wil shouts while searching for things to pick up. (Perception: 18)
"I summoned another of your friends. You can both start dropping things." he added.
(OOC to DMs: What is the math for dropping items on these monsters?)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike - used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy- used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+9=22 ; d6+1=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+14=27 ;
Wednesday January 5th, 2022 5:10:19 PM
Elyas finishes casting and a fire elemental appears behind the Galvo on Kiwina's side of the ship. it attacks the monster with a burning fist
22 to hit, 5 physical and 6 fire damage. reflex DC 14 or catch on fire

the tentacles keep trying to grab, but are not much more successful this time. CMB = 27

Elyas then casts Fly on himself and takes off, skirting around the battle to get better angles at enemies as they show themselves.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x identify, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, fly, stinking cloud, Fireball, Haste
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster 4,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: 2X Teleport, Telekenesis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (5 rounds)
Black Tentacles (6 rounds)
Stinking cloud (7 rounds)
Darkvision (9 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (91+11/91HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d20+12=18 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=19 ;
Wednesday January 5th, 2022 7:29:31 PM
Rolth turns his attention back to G2, and flails away with his furious attack, singing inspirationally all the while. Unsurprisingly, all of his attacks miss. He angrily asks Wil, "Does Wardd hate me? I seem to have terrible luck when attacking."

(Inspire Courage for the Petals and their summoned allies continues)

Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision
Heroes’ Feast
Rage
Lunge
Entropic Shield (6min) 20% miss chance on ranged attacks
Haste 4/9r remain
Resist Energy (Electricity -10hp damage per attack) 60 min
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Mak (BatMark subbing for JamesM)(64+11/64)HP|AC:19/18T/12FF|CMD 30| d20+16=23 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+11=20 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=18 ; d8+12=13 ;
Wednesday January 5th, 2022 7:34:16 PM
Mak looks on in grim satisfaction as strikes from Falco, Rolth, and himself finally bring down own of the galvo. He pivots to fire on G2, with three of his five arrows striking home.

(Total of 17hp of damage to G2, after applying DR)
(Full attack, Haste, Rapid Shot, Deadly Aim, Manyshot, Inspire Courage, Heroes Feast)

Kiwina (Steve M) 99/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none d20+9=28 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+4=20 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=6 ;
Wednesday January 5th, 2022 9:48:06 PM
Kiwina turns his attention to G4, glad to be taking a full attack this time. . .

Primary attack: AC 28 for 11 slashing damage
Secondary attack: AC 14 for --
Haste attack: AC 27 for 6 slashing damage
Primary iterative: AC 20 for --

OOC: Once again, I forgot the bonus damage for bardic inspiration, so those two hits should do 2 more damage total.

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Low light vision
Hero's Feast -- +1 to hit, +1 will saves, +4 vs poison and fear
Haste -- +1 to hit and a +1 to AC and Reflex saves / 1 extra attack in a full round action
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage by 10 from each attack for 30 minutes
Current AC (including haste and two weapons) is 22
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Son Imod Hugh C 63/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+9=28 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+4=22 ; d8+5=13 ;
Wednesday January 5th, 2022 11:06:46 PM
Son Imod makes another flurry attempt at G2

28 vs AC; 13 damage
15 vs AC; miss
22 vs AC; miss

Kama attacks made at +10 normal for 1d8+5 damage
or +9 / +9 / +4 on flurry for 1d8+5 damage

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength - cast, cure moderate wounds - cast, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance - Cast+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 693 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 83 rounds
Resist Energy 20 - 63 rounds
Bear's Endurance + 4 to Con - 64 rounds
Bull's Strength +4 to Str - 67 rounds
Heroe's Feast - 9 temp hp; +1 morale bonus to atk and wil save; +4 vs fear and poison - 12 hours

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 96/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday January 6th, 2022 1:21:18 AM
Tsak pushes the crew member aside as Wil crowds in behind him trying to get to Son Imod.

How long will the cloud of nausea last? he asks anyone who knows. He wants to be ready when it disappears. In the meantime he has to decide who to cast the other resist energy spell on Son or Rolth.

DM Jeremy Battle Map d100=20 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+19=28 ; 3d6+9=15 ; 6d6=13 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+19=35 ; 3d6+9=22 ; 6d6=23 ;
Thursday January 6th, 2022 11:00:19 AM
Falco hooks his friends up with some healing.

Wil summons a second Lantern Archon, and asks it, as well as, the first one to start dropping things on the galvos. The first archon misses with its light rays. A quick look around the deck, at least that which isn't shrouded by the Stinking Cloud, doesn't reveal anything 50lbs or under that the Archons can use for bombarding. Well, nothing with any damage producing ability anyway. (Since Lantern Archons have a strength of 1, they would have to use their greater teleport ability, with a max carrying weight of 50lbs. I gave a 50% chance of finding things on deck, and rolled a 20)

Elyas summons a fire elemental, which attacks G4. However, the ELemntal barely misses the AC 23 galvo. The black tentacles continue to flail about harmlessly, as Elyas casts fly on himself. (FYI because the fire elemental is in the stinking cloud, it will have to make a fort save to avoid being nauseated.)

Rolth keeps singing, but asks Wil if Wardd hates him as he seems to have no luck in landing blows.

Mak switches targets to G2, and manages to stick some arrows into the writhing mass of eels.

Kiwina goes full round attack on G4 landing 2 blows.

Son Imod goes for another flurry of blows, landing one hit on G2.

Tsak asks how much longer the stinking cloud will last. as he offers up some more electricity resistance.

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G2 attempts another full round attack on Son Imod, landing both slams, ans well as it's bite. Son Imod takes 15 damage plus 13 electrical.

G4 decides to continue attacking Kiwina, with a full round attack. Both Slams, as well as the bite hit home for 22 damage, plus 23 electrical.

Anyone who is above the Stinking Cloud can make a DC 20 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that the nauseated galvos have jumped into the water. Once in the water they quickly disappear under the Rose.}

G1 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP dead
G2 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 3/127
G3 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 127/127 Nauseated 1/4 rounds
G4 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 108/127
G5 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 124/127
G6 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 125/127 Nauseated 2/5 rounds

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 2d8+7=18 ;
Thursday January 6th, 2022 12:41:44 PM
Falco, still just above the heads of the Petals, airwalks to behind Kiwana and bends to touch while praying healing his most recent injuries.

{CMW on Kiwana = 18}

____________________________________
Conditions: Shield of Faith / Air Walk
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / XSearing LightX / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / XCure ModerateX / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:64/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+3=11 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+7=17 ;
Thursday January 6th, 2022 2:04:08 PM
"Luck is luck.. its not about Wardd's blessing. It will be as it plays out unfortunately, " Wil says to Rolth.
"Ok, we got nothing to throw. Let's strange. Did we toss everything already?" Wil asks, not expecting an answer.
Archon #1 (Round 3) - Misses with both light rays (G2)
"Hopefully, you could possibly blind it!" Wil shouts, unable to contain his anst.
Archon #2 - (Round 1) - Also misses (G4)
Wil explodes with frustration but settles and again searches for anything the archon can use to possibly drop on the creatures.
"Where are those other monsters? Are they hiding?"
Wil casts Spiritual Weapon (Round 1) (Masterwork hand crossbow) and fires the weapon (AC17 - miss)
"I'm starting to doubt what I said Rolth.. Wardd, do you hate us?"

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike - used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Resist Energy- used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+9=16 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=11 ; d100=84 ; 4d6+1=16 ; d20+9=17 ;
Thursday January 6th, 2022 2:07:23 PM
[ooc: note to GM, the elemental does not need a save, which is partly why i chose one. elementals are immune to poison, which the cloud counts as.
also, did the two remaining Galvos take their nauseated save? i didn't see the result mentioned in the post]

Elyas continues to climb to a better vantage. from up in the air, he tries to get a better view of the battle (perception = 16, fail).
He aims a scorching ray at G2 from above, firing both beams into the same monster.
against Touch AC: 19 to hit, 84 on miss chance for 16 fire damage
second beam, 12 to hit, misses

the elemental continues to swing at the other galvo, missing (17 to hit). he is only really helping as a flanking buddy.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x identify, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 1/2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, fly, stinking cloud, Fireball, Haste
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster 4,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: 2X Teleport, Telekenesis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (4 rounds)
Black Tentacles (5 rounds)
Stinking cloud (6 rounds)
Darkvision (9 hours)

Mak (BatMark subbing for JamesM)(64+11/64)HP|AC:19/18T/12FF|CMD 30| d20+12=26 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=31 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=17 ; d8+12=18 ; d3=2 ; d8+12=13 ;
Thursday January 6th, 2022 6:19:59 PM
Mak calls out from the crows nest, "The nauseated galvos behind the cloud leapt into the water and swam under the Rose! They might be getting ready to come over some other part of the ship, watch out for the crew!" Knowing he can't stop them, he takes aim at G4, counting on Son Imod and the unlucky Rolth to finish off G2. Four arrows strike home, including one that would have been a critical against other foes--right through an eel eye!

(Total of 24hp of damage to G4, after applying DR)
(Full attack, Haste, Rapid Shot, Deadly Aim, Manyshot, Inspire Courage, Heroes Feast)
(Perception = 26 to see diving galvos = success)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (91+11/91HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d20+12=32 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=13 ; d10+16=17 ; d10+16=22 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+6=10 ;
Thursday January 6th, 2022 6:53:52 PM
Rolth switches his attacks to G4 and continues his raging fight song (inspire courage.)

Glaive to hit +12 = 32, damage 1d10+16 = 17 slashing
Glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 16, damage 1d10+16 = miss
Glaive iterative to hit +7 = 24, damage 1d10+16 = 22 slashing
Paw 1 to hit +10 = 26, damage 1d4+6 = 8 slashing
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 26, damage 1d4+6 = 10 slashing
Bite to hit +10 = 13, damage 1d4+6 = miss

For a total of 57hp of slashing damage to G4

Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision
Heroes’ Feast
Rage
Lunge
Entropic Shield (6min) 20% miss chance on ranged attacks
Haste 3/9r remain
Resist Energy (Electricity -10hp damage per attack) 60 min
Bardic Performance 5/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 4/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 96/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+14=34 ; d20+9=23 ; 2d4+3=10 ; 2d4+3=10 ;
Thursday January 6th, 2022 7:16:46 PM
(Attack1=34, Dmg=10; Attack2=23, Dmg=10)

Tsak, heeding Mak's warning, moves closer to the port bow and prepares to repel eels!

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none d20+9=14 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+5=17 ;
Thursday January 6th, 2022 7:51:44 PM
Kiwina continues attacking G4. . .

Primary attack: AC 14 for --
Secondary attack: AC 13 for --
Haste attack: AC 13 for --
Primary iterative: AC 17 for --

OOC: No worries about the bardic inspiration influence on damage. at least. Took the 22 damage from the slam, but cannot tell if electrical damage from any single attack overcame the 10 points of energy resistance.

DM Edit... no you avoid the electric damage. I'm not sure why I even bother posting it, as it can't overcome your resistance.

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Low light vision
Hero's Feast -- +1 to hit, +1 will saves, +4 vs poison and fear
Haste -- +1 to hit and a +1 to AC and Reflex saves / 1 extra attack in a full round action
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage by 10 from each attack for 30 minutes
Current AC (including haste and two weapons) is 22
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Son Imod Hugh C 48/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+9=19 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+4=15 ;
Thursday January 6th, 2022 11:53:44 PM
Son Imod flurries again missing all 3 times.

Kama attacks made at +10 normal for 1d8+5 damage
or +9 / +9 / +4 on flurry for 1d8+5 damage

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength - cast, cure moderate wounds - cast, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance - Cast+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 692 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 82 rounds
Resist Energy 20 - 62 rounds
Bear's Endurance + 4 to Con - 63 rounds
Bull's Strength +4 to Str - 66 rounds
Heroe's Feast - 9 temp hp; +1 morale bonus to atk and wil save; +4 vs fear and poison - 12 hours

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+21=27 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+19=38 ; d6+3=6 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=37 ; 3d6+9=21 ; 6d6=22 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=7 ; 2d6=12 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=7 ;
Friday January 7th, 2022 10:35:07 AM
Falco gives some healing to Kiwina

Wil and his Archon's seem to not be having any luck. Is the follower of Wardd out of favor with his deity, or is the un-named god of the dice roller just being a butt?

Elyas fires a scorching ray at G2, and the writhing mass of eels falls to the deck of the rose, nothing but a pile of dead eels. (Thanks for the reminder on the Stinking Cloud saves. I forgot to roll yesterday, so I rolled twice for both the galvos in the cloud still. sadly they made all their saves.)

Mak, from his birds eye view, in the crow's nest spots the galvos taking to the water, and warns his friends. He unloads on G4.

Rolth goes all hacky/slashy on G4.

Tsak prepares for the fact of probable galvo re-emergence.

Kiwina seems to be plagued by the god of the dice roller.

Son Imod is also plagued by the dice roller god. Perhaps if we gave him a name, that would appease him.

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The crew move away from the sides of the Rose, as a result of Mak's warning

G6 and G3 are still unaccounted for, but G5 shoots out of the water, landing on the deck right next to Wil. The galvo proceeds to try to bite the cleric, hitting for 6 damage, and 8 electrical.

G4 turns his attention to the fire elemental, and preforms a full round attack, hitting AC 32 for 4 damage plus 12 electrical, AC 32 for 5 damage plus 4 electrical, and AC 37 for 7 damage plus 7 electrical.

G1 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP dead
G2 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP dead
G3 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 127/127
G4 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 27/127
G5 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 124/127
G6 - AC 23, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 125/127 Nauseated 1/5 rounds

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+10=25 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+5=7 ; d6+6=11 ; d6+6=7 ; d6+6=12 ;
Friday January 7th, 2022 10:58:24 AM
Falco, still in the air, shifts back five feet and lets three arrows fly at the newly arrived attacker.

{At G5 Hit: 25/25/7 Damage: 11/7/12}

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Conditions: Shield of Faith / Air Walk
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / XSearing LightX / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / XCure ModerateX / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:64/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+7=21 ; d6=2 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=17 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d20+7=10 ;
Friday January 7th, 2022 12:31:53 PM
"Oh my Wardd... your here. You are so late to the party. Let me introduce you to our guests. This is Falco, shooting arrows a your face. This is Rolth and Son Imod.. You are so late. Let me help you with your coat."
Wil smiles and casts Touch of Idiocy (AC: 21 +1 att (bonus from Rolth) +1 att from Heroes, +1 from Haste) (AC: 23) (OOC: I think that's all) (Int: -2)
"I have been waiting forever to cast this. Enjoy. Oh.. and meet my other friends.. Light 1 and Light 2.)
Archon 1 (Round 3) to G5: Light Ray - (14 & 17) (HP: 7) (ranged touched)
Archon 2 (Round 2) to G5: Light Ray - (19 & 17) (HP: 12) (ranged touched)
"Oh and this." Wil pulls in his Spiritual weapon but it misses.
- Wil prepares to take a Defensive Position
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Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike - used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon (Round 2) - used, Resist Energy- used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy - used (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+11=24 ; d20+11=20 ; 4d6+1=18 ; 4d6+1=14 ;
Friday January 7th, 2022 12:47:48 PM
Elyas spots the returning Galvo and shoots it twice with scorching rays
[ooc: i have been forgetting to add the bonuses from feast and bardic performance to my rolls, which is why these are using a different modifier...]

24 vs touch ac for 18 fire damage,
20 vs touch ac for 14 fire damage

the elemental cannot keep going after the hits from the galvo and vanishes back to where it came from...

the tentacles have nothing in them, but are still there... the cloud remains with only one galvo in it

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x identify, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, fly, stinking cloud, Fireball, Haste
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster 4,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: 2X Teleport, Telekenesis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (3 rounds)
Black Tentacles (4 rounds)
Stinking cloud (5 rounds)
Darkvision (9 hours)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (91+11/91HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) | d20+12=27 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=19 ; d10+16=17 ; d10+16=22 ;
Friday January 7th, 2022 3:02:10 PM
Rolth watches Wardd's luck wash over Wil and feels a renewed sense of hope. Elyas' beams of fire just add to the mad gleam in his eye as he continues to lunge at G4, striking twice with his glaive for 39hp of damage, which should be enough to slay the thing.

Glaive to hit +12 = 27, damage 1d10+16 = 17 slashing
Glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 32, damage 1d10+16 = 22 slashing
Glaive iterative to hit +7 = 9, damage 1d10+16 = miss
Paw 1 to hit +10 = 11, damage 1d4+6 = miss
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 16, damage 1d4+6 = miss
Bite to hit +10 = 19, damage 1d4+6 = miss

Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision
Heroes’ Feast
Rage
Lunge
Entropic Shield (6min) 20% miss chance on ranged attacks
Haste 2/9r remain
Resist Energy (Electricity -10hp damage per attack) 60 min
Bardic Performance 6/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 5/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (91+11/91HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 21) |
Friday January 7th, 2022 3:08:20 PM
Assuming that G4 goes down as expected, Rolth will also take a 5 foot step toward the starboard bow, putting him in a position to protect the crew if more galvo come over that railing. Singing his inspirational song all the while, of course!

Mak (BatMark subbing for JamesM)(64+11/64)HP|AC:19/18T/12FF|CMD 30| d20+16=34 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+11=29 ; d8+12=15 ; d8+12=17 ; d8+12=15 ; d8+12=13 ;
Friday January 7th, 2022 3:13:44 PM
Mak sees G5 come over the rail to threaten his comrade Wil, and coolly switches his aim to protect his many-voiced ally. Four arrows strike home! Even a skeptic like Mak may be starting to believe!

(Total of 20hp of damage to G5 after factoring in DR)

(Full attack, Haste, Rapid Shot, Deadly Aim, Manyshot, Inspire Courage, Heroes Feast)

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none d20+9=14 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+5=7 ; d6+3=5 ;
Friday January 7th, 2022 5:08:47 PM
Kiwina continues attacking G4, somewhat relieved that it has turned its attention to the elemental, somewhat annoyed that G4 feels safe ignoring him.

Primary attack: AC 16 for --
Secondary attack: AC 25 for 5 slashing (handaxe)
Haste attack: AC 11 for --
Primary iterative: AC 7 for --

OOC: Can these things be flanked? If so, add +2 to the attacks -- not that it matters this time. I think the dice roller should be called Uile-chumhachdach-hotep.

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Low light vision
Hero's Feast -- +1 to hit, +1 will saves, +4 vs poison and fear
Haste -- +1 to hit and a +1 to AC and Reflex saves / 1 extra attack in a full round action
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage by 10 from each attack for 30 minutes
Current AC (including haste and two weapons) is 22
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 96/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+14=33 ; 2d4+3=6 ;
Sunday January 9th, 2022 7:43:57 PM
(Attack=33, Dmg=6)

Tsak moves forward and strikes G5 (if it's still alive) with his falchion.

Son Imod Hugh C 48/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+9=23 ; d8+5=6 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+4=8 ;
Monday January 10th, 2022 2:49:11 AM
Son Imod takes a 5 foot step and flurries G5 striking once.

23 vs AC; 6 damage
20 vs AC; miss
8 vs AC; miss

Kama attacks made at +10 normal for 1d8+5 damage
or +9 / +9 / +4 on flurry for 1d8+5 damage

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength - cast, cure moderate wounds - cast, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance - Cast+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 691 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 81 rounds
Resist Energy 20 - 61rounds
Bear's Endurance + 4 to Con - 62 rounds
Bull's Strength +4 to Str - 65 rounds
Heroe's Feast - 9 temp hp; +1 morale bonus to atk and wil save; +4 vs fear and poison - 12 hours

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+12=31 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=34 ; 3d20+9=42 ; 3d6+9=22 ; d20+19=32 ; d6=3 ;
Monday January 10th, 2022 11:11:45 AM

(OOC... just a reminder, swarms, and swarm like creatures can't be flanked, as per the rules.)

Falco fires an arrow at G5 and manages to hit with two out of three arrows, however, one arrow seems to harmlessly pass throught he writhing mass of eels, and the other barely grazes the mass as it passes though (DR)

Wil cast touch of idiocy on G5, though it doesn't seem to affect the creature. He is sure that the spell hit home, but realizes that since all it's abilities are physical, the lowered mental functions, probably won't be of much benefit, at least not yet. His archons hit 3 out of 4 of their light rays, as he misses with his spiritual weapon.

Elyas lands two scorching rays on G5 as his fire elemental is overcome by G4 and returns to wherever it was summoned from.

Rolth leaves a pile of dead eels on the deck of the rose, as he finishes of G4.

Mak turns his attention to G5, and skewers several of the eels withing the writhing mass.

Kiwina goes to attack G4, but finds nothing but a pile of dead eels.

Tsak finally get his chance to engage the enemy, and he wastes no time putting his weapon to good use.

Son Imod manages to land a blow on G5.

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G4 makes his save against the stinking cloud, just in time to be cut down.

G5 makes a full round attack against Tsak, hitting all three blows for 22 total damage

G3 shoots out of the water, and lands on the right side of the ship, right next to Rolth. It bites the liontaur for 6 damage.

G6 is still underwater, and unaccounted for

G1 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP dead
G2 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP dead
G3 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 127/127
G4 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP dead
G5 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 44/127
G6 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 125/127

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 3d8+7=24 ;
Monday January 10th, 2022 11:17:24 AM
Falco does not like having one of the creatures so close below him and moves, over the Petals, to heal Son Imod. Giving up one use of Water Breathing he patches up their new battle companion.

{CSW Son Imod: 24}

____________________________________
Conditions: Shield of Faith / Air Walk
____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / XSearing LightX / Water Breathing (1/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / XCure ModerateX / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste 5d4=10 ;
Monday January 10th, 2022 11:54:36 AM
Elyas sees that the galvo near him has plenty of petals dealing with it, so he flies to the other side of the ship where another one has popped up.

He hovers above and behind the creature, angling a cone of fire down over the monster at a range that would hit the galvo without hitting rolth.
the attack does 10 fire damage (possibly more since it is a swarmlike thing)

the tentacles and cloud have basically lived out their useful life, but Elyas doesn't have time to dismiss either spell early right now.

[ooc: only 2 more rounds of haste left! make them count!]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x identify, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, fly, stinking cloud, Fireball, Haste
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster 4,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: 2X Teleport, Telekenesis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (2 rounds)
Black Tentacles (3 rounds)
Stinking cloud (4 rounds)
Darkvision (9 hours)

Wilford Grimly (HP:58/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+7=8 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=15 ; d6=3 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=22 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d20+6=9 ;
Monday January 10th, 2022 4:39:56 PM
"I don't need your negativity right now," Wil spat at no one. "I know I wasted a spell but I wanted to see what it would do. I didn't think about the creature being dumb already.. thanks."
"Ok, team.. that's do this."

Spiritual weapon (two shots) to G5: (AC 8 & 19 - Miss)
Archon 1#: (Round 4) to G5: (AC 6 & 15) (HP: 3)
Archon 2#: (Round 3) to G5: (AC 16 & 22) (HP: 3 & 6)
Wil casts Magic Weapon as a Bonus Action on his pre-loaded Heavy Crossbow
"Seriously!" Wil says as he fires the crossbow accidentally. (AC: 9)

Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike - used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon (Round 3) - used, Resist Energy- used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy - used (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (91+5/91HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+12=21 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=16 ; d10+16=20 ;
Monday January 10th, 2022 8:06:07 PM
Rolth takes a swing at G3 as it comes over the rail, then continues with a full attack, all while singing a fun fight song (inspire courage.) The sudden reappearance of the thing must have thrown him off his game, and only one blow strikes home, doing 20hp of slashing damage.

Glaive Attack of Opportunity to hit +12 = 21, damage 1d10+16 =
Glaive to hit +12 = 16, damage 1d10+16 =
Glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 30, damage 1d10+16 = 20
Glaive iterative to hit +7 = 21, damage 1d10+16 =
Paw 1 to hit +10 = 14, damage 1d4+6 =
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 13, damage 1d4+6 =
Bite to hit +10 = 13, damage 1d4+6 =

[i]Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision
Heroes’ Feast
Rage
Lunge
Entropic Shield (6min) 20% miss chance on ranged attacks
Haste 1/9r remain
Resist Energy (Electricity -10hp damage per attack) 60 min
Bardic Performance 7/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 6/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Monday January 10th, 2022 8:41:44 PM
Kiwina cannot attack either of the galvos on deck with a slashing weapon, so he casts light at the intersection Z16/AA17 to dispel the low light conditions that everyone seems to have already compensated for. Maybe it will help the crew to have increased light levels on deck.

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Low light vision
Hero's Feast -- +1 to hit, +1 will saves, +4 vs poison and fear
Haste -- +1 to hit and a +1 to AC and Reflex saves / 1 extra attack in a full round action
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage by 10 from each attack for 30 minutes
Current AC (including haste and two weapons) is 22
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 0/6

Mak (BatMark subbing for JamesM)(64+11/64)HP|AC:19/18T/12FF|CMD 30| d20+16=33 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+11=18 ; d8+12=14 ; d8+12=13 ; d8+12=15 ;
Monday January 10th, 2022 9:18:14 PM
Mak sees Rolth starting to flail and swivels over to shoot at G3. Three arrows slam home, doing a total of 12hp of damage (after punching through the eely DR.)

(Full attack, Haste, Rapid Shot, Deadly Aim, Manyshot, Inspire Courage, Heroes Feast)

Son Imod Hugh C 72/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+9=20 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+4=19 ;
Monday January 10th, 2022 11:52:31 PM
Son Imod makes a full round attack at G5 with his kama again after nodding thanks to Falco for the healing.

Unfortunately all his attacks happen to miss.

20 vs AC; miss
11 vs AC; miss
19 vs AC; miss

Kama attacks made at +10 normal for 1d8+5 damage
or +9 / +9 / +4 on flurry for 1d8+5 damage

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength - cast, cure moderate wounds - cast, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance - Cast+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 691 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 81 rounds
Resist Energy 20 - 61rounds
Bear's Endurance + 4 to Con - 62 rounds
Bull's Strength +4 to Str - 65 rounds
Heroe's Feast - 9 temp hp; +1 morale bonus to atk and wil save; +4 vs fear and poison - 12 hours

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 96/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+14=28 ; d20+9=27 ; 2d4+3=7 ; 2d4+3=7 ;
Tuesday January 11th, 2022 12:47:00 AM
(Attack1=28, Dmg=7; Attack2=27, Dmg=7)

Tsak continues to slash away at the hissing, crackling eel thing that stands? before him (G5). He gets two pretty good swings in, but doesn't do much damage. Gonna have to work on that, he thinks, might be time to buy a magical sword.

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+19=39 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=25 ; 4d6+12=30 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=26 ; 3d6+9=19 ; d20=11 ; d6=1 ;
Tuesday January 11th, 2022 10:13:50 AM
Falco hooks Son Imod up with some healing. (Just a wee bit of advice... Since we are allowed (house rule) to re-roll ones when healing, as one who plays a lot of healers, I find it best to roll each die individually, versus a programmed roll. Of course this isn't mandatory, it's just for your benefit.)

Elyas hits G3 with a cone of fire.

Wil misses with his magic weapon, but casts magic weapon on his crossbow. His Archons hit 3 out 4 times with their light rays

Rolth lands a couple good hits on G3

Kiwina casts some light on the subject.

Mak fires on G3 sish kabobing a few eels in the mass.

Son Imod continues to be at odds with the god of the dice roller, who, at least for now, I'm going to call Phil.

Tsak lands a couple of hits on G5

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G3 goes full round attack on Rolth. It crits with it's bite, and lands both slams. all total Rolth takes 30 damage.

G5 goes full round attack on Wil and lands all three attacks for 19 damage.

G6 shoots out of the water into a flanking position against Tsak, biting the ranger for 4 damage in the process.

G1 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP dead
G2 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP dead
G3 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 65/127
G4 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP dead
G5 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 18/127
G6 - AC 23, touch 15, CDB 33, DR 10/Slashing - HP 125/127

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L 4d6=15 ;
Tuesday January 11th, 2022 11:49:53 AM
Seeing that multiple people are hurt Falco moves directly above Son Imod and calls on the Warper-Sar yet again.

"Again, I must ask for healing for my companions. Warp their flesh to make it whole again."

{Channel: 15}

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Conditions: Shield of Faith / Air Walk
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / XSearing LightX / Water Breathing (1/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / XCure ModerateX / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+11=18 ; d20+11=20 ; 4d6+1=14 ; 4d6+1=18 ;
Tuesday January 11th, 2022 2:54:29 PM
Elyas flies back around to the other side of the ship, and uses his binded dagger to cast another pair of scorching rays at the newly arrived Galvo (G6)

18 vs touch AC for 14 fire damage
20 vs touch AC for 18 fire damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4x identify, burning hands
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: dispel magic, fly, stinking cloud, Fireball, Haste
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster 4,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: 2X Teleport, Telekenesis
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (9 hours)
Haste (1 rounds)
Black Tentacles (2 rounds)
Stinking cloud (3 rounds)
Darkvision (9 hours)

Wilford Grimly (HP:39/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+3=15 ; d20+3=13 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=16 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=24 ; d3=2 ; d3=2 ;
Tuesday January 11th, 2022 3:19:38 PM
"Ouch," Wil says as he glares at the beast.
"Listen here... no not you," he says.
"Listen, Linda crazy eel monster.. me and my team are going to put you to sleep permenantly. Just go quietly and no one else will get hurt."
"That was funny.. I thought so.." Wil faints a pained laugh.
(+1 att (bonus from Rolth) +1 att from Heroes, +1 from Haste)

Archon 1 (Round 5) to G5: Light Ray - (15 & 13) (HP: 2 & 1) (ranged touched)
Archon 2 (Round 4) to G5: Light Ray - (19 & 16) (HP: 6 & 4) (ranged touched)
Spiritual weapon (two shots)(Round 4) to G5: (AC 8 & 27(Crit: 24) - HP: 4 )

Wil loads his crossbow (full round action). "I am definitely moving to my hand crossbows after this," he says while watching for an attack. "I should of rethought this."

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Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike - used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon (Round 2) - used, Resist Energy- used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy - used (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Mak(JamesM)(75/64)HP|AC:28/20T/21FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows(15)|17/12/-/17(RS)/17(HT)|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,Hst,MS)**|1d8+16(x3) d20+17=23 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+12=25 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=23 ; d8+16=20 ; d8+16=21 ; d8+16=17 ;
Tuesday January 11th, 2022 5:31:26 PM
Mak switched tactics and fired four arrows into one of the clumps of whirling eels. His arrows were straight and true as they entered the black squirming mass and sliced into it with nearly deadly effect.

OOC:
Attack 1 - G3, Roll 23, Hit. Damage 18+23-20(DR)=21 hp.
Attack 2 - G3, Roll 33, Hit. Damage 20-10(DR)=10 hp
Attack 3 - G3, Roll 26, Hit. Damage 21-10(DR)=11 hp
Attack 4 - G3, Roll 25, Hit. Damage 17-10(DR)=7 hp

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/91HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) | d20+12=16 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=20 ; d10+16=19 ; d4+6=9 ;
Tuesday January 11th, 2022 6:50:25 PM
Rolth continues his raging all out attack on G3, singing all the while. (Inspire Courage +1 continues)

Glaive to hit +12 = 16, damage 1d10+16 =
Glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 26, damage 1d10+16 = 19 slashing
Glaive iterative to hit +7 = 22, damage 1d10+16 =
Paw 1 to hit +10 = 26, damage 1d4+6 = 9
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 20, damage 1d4+6 =
Bite to hit +10 = 20, damage 1d4+6 =

Total damage = 28 hp

Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision
Heroes’ Feast
Rage
Entropic Shield (6min) 20% miss chance on ranged attacks
Haste last round
Resist Energy (Electricity -10hp damage per attack) 60 min
Bardic Performance 8/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 7/19 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none d20+10=20 ; d6+1=6 ;
Tuesday January 11th, 2022 8:02:08 PM
Kiwina calls upon weather spirits and sends a storm blast at G3.

Ranged touch attack hits AC 20 for 6 points of non-lethal damage and G3 has a -2 on attacks for 1 round

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Low light vision
Hero's Feast -- +1 to hit, +1 will saves, +4 vs poison and fear
Haste -- +1 to hit and a +1 to AC and Reflex saves / 1 extra attack in a full round action
Resist energy -- reduces electrical damage by 10 from each attack for 30 minutes
Current AC (including haste and two weapons) is 22
Ranger 1 -- speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
Druid 0 -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
Druid 1 -- obscuring mist, CLW, produce flame, summon nature's ally I
Druid 2 -- fog cloud, gust of wind, resist energy
Aumakua have 1x Ranger 1 spell
Storm burst 1/6

Son Imod Hugh C 87/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+9=25 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+4=5 ; d8+5=12 ; d8+5=12 ;
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 12:31:03 AM
Son Imod flurries 5 again hitting twice this time.

25 vs AC; 12 damage
24 vs AC; 12 damage
5 vs AC; miss

Kama attacks made at +10 normal for 1d8+5 damage
or +9 / +9 / +4 on flurry for 1d8+5 damage

Spells Prepared
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds, cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength - cast, cure moderate wounds - cast, Owl’s Wisdom, Bear’s Endurance - Cast+ Barkskin (domain) - cast
3rd: cure serious wounds - cast, magic fang(greater), call lightning plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike+ command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Barkskin: +3 natural armor to AC - 690 rounds
Fly: 60 foot fly speed - 80 rounds
Resist Energy 20 - 60rounds
Bear's Endurance + 4 to Con - 61 rounds
Bull's Strength +4 to Str - 64 rounds
Heroe's Feast - 9 temp hp; +1 morale bonus to atk and wil save; +4 vs fear and poison - 12 hours

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant! d20+14=20 ; d20+9=23 ; 2d4+3=10 ; 2d4+3=6 ;
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 5:28:35 AM
(Attack1=20, Dmg=10; Attack2=23, Dmg=6)

Tsak continues to slash away to the same target (G5) ignoring the newcomer for now.

(OOC I took off the 4 HP and assume I ignore Falco's healing channel as I'm still above my natural max HP due to the fey boost - is that how it works?)

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20=3 ; d20=10 ; d20=16 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ;
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 10:40:27 AM
Falco channels energy, healing some of his friends wounds.

Elyas fires off a couple of scorching rays at G6.

Wil, Wil, Wil and his archons put the hurt on G5

Mak shows G3 whos the boss.

Rolth finishes what Mak started, as G3 is reduced to nothing but a pile of dead eels.

Kiwina fires off a storm blast at the pile of dead eels that was G3, clearing the deck of the eels.

Son Imod must have done something to appease Phil, because he finally managed to hit his opponent, and the galvo is reduced to a pile of dead eels.

Task prepares to attack G5 but watches as Son Imod finishes it off. (You are correct, heal spells can't put you above your max HP)

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G6 seeing his partners all reduced to piles of dead eels decides to make a hasty retreat (Withdraw action). It dives into the depths of the sea, never to be seen again.

The battle is over, and the deck, of the rose, is covered in dead eels. The loss of life among the crew was minimal, yet tragic nonetheless. Ramsey asks how you wish to proceed.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 10:48:05 AM
Elyas floats down to the deck of the ship, and dismisses his tentacles spell. the toxic cloud can't be dismissed as easily, but will be dispersed by the wind soon enough.

is everyone ok? looks like that's the end of it.

he looks to Ramsey

Who did we lose?

Wilford Grimly (HP:39/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 3:18:47 PM
Wil jumped up and down and screamed like a crazy man. "That was awesome!"
"You did so well team." He attempted to shake the hands of the archons but each one growled at him and avoided any contact.
"You know, I'm not unfriendly." He said hurt. "I'm just a little crazy. You could be nicer."
"Anyways, I will move on like the adult I am."
Wil approaches Ramsey to help properly address the dead.
"I know," he says suddenly. "What if we use the archon to help clean this up. What do you say? or maybe help with the funerals?" Wil seems to of forgotten the hurt and returns to the normal crazy of usual.

Mak(JamesM)(75/64)HP|AC:28/20T/21FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows(15)|17/12/-/17(RS)/17(HT)|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,Hst,MS)**|1d8+16(x3)
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 3:28:37 PM
Mak leaned back in the crows nest and methodically pulled arrows from his pack to replenish those from his quiver. He'd not fired at the fleeing creature since it seemed minimally injured and even had he hit it his efforts would have been minimal as well. Best to save his arrows on attacking beasts, not ones running away.

Posting for Falco (Ryan)
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 5:12:21 PM
Falco is relieved that all the enemies have been taken out. Disappointed that one got away but he was in no mood to chase after it. Something just didn't feel right but he couldn't pin down the source. He just felt a little twinge of someone important wasn't feeling ok.
"It couldn't be anyone he knew", he thought?
"Or someone that knew him?."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (71/81HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 23) |
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 7:19:22 PM
Rolth lets out a whoosh of breath as the last of the galvo flees, and stops his raging song. He grins tiredly at his fellow Petals, before looking sorrowfully at the remains of the dead crew. He kneels down before the fallen, and says a prayer to Domi before rising to proclaim, "Let us always remember these fallen comrades, who took up arms against terrible beasts to defend their fellow crew and the Rose! Truly, they will sit at the right hand of Domi the Defender, and bask in his glory in the afterlife!" Turning to the Petals, he thanks Falco for his healing and Elyas for the timely fires of arcane retribution. Mak for his outstanding marksmanship, and Son Imod and Tsak for their flashing blades. Wil and Cicero brought celestial friends to the fight, along with weapons of divine spirit. And as always brave Captain Kiwina and his aumakua brought a variety of timely skills to the fight. "We are the Eight Petaled Rose, hear our roar!!!" he shouts across the ocean.

"Should we split the party more evenly as we proceed to Centaur Isle? I doubt this is the last obstacle that our foes will put in our path. I am loath to lose either the Rose or our newfound centaur allies, after all."

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 7:54:35 PM
Kiwina sees to it that any injured crew are tended before rites for the dead are spoken.

"Let's get the deck cleared of filth." Assuming that the crew are used to burial at sea, Kiwina will add the prayers of his homeland for easing passage to the spirit world from which they can watch over their families and friends to any words the others wish to say.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 8:14:38 PM
Tsak, ever practical, finds some of the eel that had been roasted by the archons. He gives it a sniff, maybe with some chilli or satay he thinks. Then he thinks better of it and helps wash the deck before joining the taurs in a trip back to the 'Fury'.

(OOC sorry, but with archon's flying about and shooting at things I can't help but think of xcom - it kept cracking me up the whole fight, particularly with all the misses from the dice.)

Son Imod Hugh C 87/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30
Thursday January 13th, 2022 12:49:25 AM
Son Imod asks, "Does anybody need any healing? I have a few spells and potions that should help."

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday January 13th, 2022 11:53:30 AM
Elyas dismisses his black tentacles and looks around. He asks Ramsey who they lost. Ramsey looks around with a look of concentration on his face, than answers, "It looks like we lost 4 crew members. It's weird, but they were all new hires. Their names were Stan half-elven, along with his brother Fred, a human named Karl, and another human named Joe. this is tragic, to say the least, but without you Petals, things would have been much worse."

Wil congratulates his archons, as well as his teammates. He considers putting his archons to work cleaning the deck, a task they are willing to do, however, as soon as they begin, it becomes clear that they are ill equipped to the task at hand, and Wil realizes that a broom, in the hands of someone with a little more strength, would be more efficient.

Mak replenishes is arrow supply, and as he decides to let the fleeing Galvo go unmolested.

Falco is relieved that the fight is over, but a bit disappointed that one of the galvos escaped. he has a nagging feeling that someone important isn't feeling well.

Rolth honors the fallen crew members, and praises the skills and contributions of his comrades. He asks whether they should more evenly split their numbers among the 2 ships, so as to hopefully avoid any more loss of life.

Kiwina tends to the wounds of any injured crew members, than suggests they clear the deck of the filth. He adds the prayers of his homeland to honor the fallen. And suggests burial at sea.

Tsak considers making a meal out of some of the roasted eels, but decides against it. He wants the deck cleared of this bad memory, so he pitches in to help clean the deck.

Son Imod offers some healing to his friends.

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With the support of the Petals, Ramsey starts barking orders to clear the deck of the eels. With shovels and brooms, the crew members as well as any petals who wish to pitch get to work. in the meanwhile, the centaurs board the petal and offer both their condolences, as well as, their aid in cleaning the Rose. You see Pholus hand Ramsey a small sack, and hear him say, "Please distribute this among the families of the fallen". Ramsey nods and you hear him say, "It will be done, thank you for your consideration!"

With the Rose cleared of the dead eels, and the blood washed from the decking, Ramsey nods his head, towards a crewman, and the bodies, of the fallen, are brought forth. They have been wrapped in sail cloth, as is common for nautical burials, and placed on planks. Four men carry a plank to the side of the ship, and when the victim's name is called, a bell is rang, in their honor, and a bosun's whistle is blown, singling the carriers to dump the body into the sea. After all the fallen have been interned, Ramsey says a few words, and then offers others a chance to honor the departed.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday January 13th, 2022 12:06:29 PM
Elyas is quiet as the funeral progresses. he did not know these men who died serving on their ship, and words felt empty. but he would honor them with his silence and pray that they find rest on the other side.

once that business is over, he awaits orders from the Captain. he is willing to once again go on to the other ship, but it is clear that the response plan left some to be desired.

Elyas spends some time studying a section of the deck very intently, and marks it off with some rope.
If i need to bring us back to this ship, it will be inside this circle. please keep it clear!

Wilford Grimly (HP:47/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ;
Thursday January 13th, 2022 1:34:21 PM
Wil cast Channel Positive Energy to heal anyone nearby (HP: 8)
He nurses his own wounds, which get a little better but he is not 100%
He gets as involved as much he can in the funeral and assist as he consults Gargul to guide him.
Once everything settles down he sits at the nearest table to play a game of chance with anyone nearby..
"An ultimate thank you to Wardd," he thinks. "I offer this gift to you for your favor in that battle," he says.

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Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield- used, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike - used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon (Round 2) - used, Resist Energy- used, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy - used (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III - D: Rage
Channel 3d6

Matt covering for Falco (Ryan) d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ;
Thursday January 13th, 2022 1:47:36 PM
Falco also channels some positive energy to top off the team.
(4d6) (HP: 15)
Falco shakes off his feathers and stretches his neck and limbs then gets to work helping clean up the deck.
"Wonder if could install some protections across the sides of the ship to help ward off any other attacker," he says aloud. Something to make breaching the deck more difficult?"

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3)
Thursday January 13th, 2022 2:12:36 PM
Mak limped to the rail and looked out over the water after the crewmen undergo their burial at sea. He's not happy since he knows they'd all have been slain had it not been for some timely divine intervention. So though he just recently started to believe in the powers of the divine through Pantheon he is still coming to grips with the other powers in the heavens He can't help but be a little frustrated that they needed that aid to survive. Yes, a second chance was fortuitous but that meant their tactics had been flawed and they had been taken unaware.

"I'll not remove my armor at night any longer," Mak said quietly to his friend Tsak. "Rolth's encouraging words aside, those four men paid for our negligence."

Upon seeing Pholus offer gold to the dead men's families Mak thought too he should do something as well, but didn't want his own contribution to be so public. After the ship was back on course and everything had quieted Mak approached Ramsey and handed him 400gp for the men's families. "I wish I could do more." he admitted to the shipmaster as he turned to leave.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:41.71 lbs| Move: 30 || Partial Cover(Crows Nest) +2 AC, +1 Reflex(Pending DM Approval) |

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Thursday January 13th, 2022 7:31:33 PM
Rolth basks in the warm glow of Wardd and the Warper-Sar, and thanks Wil and Falco for the healing. He's now fully recovered from the blows of the galvo. When the time comes, he says a few more words in honor of the fallen Stan, Fred, Karl, and Joe, entrusting their departed spirits to Domi's guidance. Rolth also thanks Pholus for his generosity.

Once the memorial is over, Rolth calls for a strategy session. "I see no reason to change our destination. We still have to see Pholus and his companions safely to Centaur Isle. From there, perhaps we can continue our work of reuniting taurkind, allowing them to rejoin the ranks of the noble races. And sort out these mysterious mirrors. We seem to be making some progress in our quest, and I would see it through! In the meantime, how should we split our forces? I see that Elyas is preparing the way to be able to bring reinforcements from the Fury to the Rose. I'd be fine moving over to the Fury with him. We could probably use a priest over there, and maybe one more warrior-type. What are your thoughts?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Thursday January 13th, 2022 8:54:36 PM
Tsak is silent and still during the service for the downed crew.

Why? It'll only make you a grumpier old man. You help the team best by being at distance and sniping blokes with those arrows of yours and the armour is nice to have, but not essential surely? He responds to Mak.

The ranger isn't sure how much a magic sword is going to cost, probably a lot. Still he also hands over gold (200gp) from his stash to Ramsay to be distributed among the families of the dead sailors.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Thursday January 13th, 2022 9:30:46 PM
Kiwina recalls the history of the Rose and her crew. Five of the party that fought Carlyn are still Petals. After the ceremony, he talks to Ramsey a bit, trying to pick up the mood of the brambletaur.

"I agree, we're still headed to Centaur Isle, and will see if Pholus has requests similar to those of the Purple Duke or Council of Clans." As before, Kiwina plans to stay with the Rose.

Son Imod Hugh C 95/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30
Friday January 14th, 2022 4:17:17 AM
"To Centaur Island it is then" Son Imod echoes.

"Speaking of the Centaurs are they still in that launch? Should we maybe guide them back to their boat?"

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday January 14th, 2022 10:53:33 AM
Not knowing the fallen, Elyas doesn't have anything to say, so he honors them in his silence. He than prepares a landing place for teleportation.

Wil channels, and than helps out where ever he can during the funeral. After the funeral He honors his god by joining a game of bones with some crew members.

Falco also channels energy, as he ponders the idea of installing some sort of protective barrier on rhe sides of the Rose.

Mak realizes that the reason they won was due to Maab's timely intervention, and that bothers him, because he knows that their strategy is flawed. He tells Tsak that he is never taking his armor off at night again, and makes it clear that he feels the reason the four men are dead is because of their negligence. Seeing Pholus offer something for the families of the fallen, Mak hands Ramsey his own contribution, wishing he could do more. Ramsey pats the human on the shoulder and says, "You Petals do so much, everyone who joins this crew knows they are in service of an adventuring party, and we are proud to do our part. We know the risk, and are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice. If the Rose was just an ordinary ship, carrying ordinary cargo, we would have all been killed, but this is the Rose, we ferry the 8 Petal Rose adventuring group, and we consider it an honor to do so!"

Rolth says a few words to honor the fallen, and than thanks Pholus for his generosity. The aged centaur simply replies, "It is the least I could do to honor those who fell trying to get us home." Rolth offers some suggestions for group placement among the two ships, and than asks for the others thoughts.

Tsak honors the fallen with silence. He than suggests to Mak that his aim with his arrows is far more beneficial than him being in the fray, and that armor isn't a necessity for his survival, under those circumstances. The ranger wants to purchase a magic sword, and he knows it won't be cheap, but he offers some funds to add to the sack for the fallen's families.

Kiwina reminisces a bit on the history of his party, and than later, he talks with Ramsey. He can tell the brambletaur is a bit distraught, most likely due to the loss of his new crewman, but overall he seems to be in relatively good humor. He makes it clear that they still have a job to finish, and that they will see it done.

Son Imod shares Kiwina's sentiment about seeing the job done, but somehow missed his DC 0 perception check, as he wonders if the centaurs are still in the row boat, and asks if they should guide them back to the Pounding Fury.

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Pholus, leaning heavily on Barbale, clears his throat, and says, "With the loss of these 4 good men, I can tell that you are going to be short staffed aboard the Rose, and the Pounding Fury is already short manned, may I suggest that we send a few men back to the Fury and prepare her to be towed. If her rudder is tied, and sails stowed, the Rose should have no problem towing her, as if she was a derelict. This way the crewman from both ships can work together, aboard the Rose, making the rest of the trip far less stressful on them, and defending the ships less stressful a task for you Petals. This of course is just a suggestion. What say you?"

Matt covering for Falco (Ryan)
Friday January 14th, 2022 12:43:21 PM
"i think staying together would be a good idea," Falco says. "I hope there would not be a problem with the ships tied together, rough seas and all. Are we heading for anything like that? What do you say about the upcoming weather?"

[link href=" https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nqLdGSijFI7jy_kpRsvfy6ktaNLv9tIG2tNHXkT0zBI/edit?usp=sharing"]Wilford Grimly (HP:39/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)[/li
Friday January 14th, 2022 12:46:52 PM
"How far are we out from our destination?"
Wil approaches Falco and asks.
"Any suspected bad spots up ahead? Can we set up some magical traps on the Fury to alert us of any breaches? I only have the Protection from Evil... I don't think i have any other spells that will help. Oh, and I have some new weapons that I bought late from the Catacombs."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+8=14 ;
Friday January 14th, 2022 1:47:03 PM
That sounds like a good suggestion, sir. if the Captain agrees?

Elyas' mind goes right to what would be needed to make that idea work.
profession sailor = 14

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none d20+22=37 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+11=20 ;
Friday January 14th, 2022 3:06:23 PM
(Rolls: survival = 37, profession sailor = 26, knowledge geography = 20)

Kiwina assesses what the weather till be, how to handle the ships, and where they are now, but comes to the conclusion that Pholus'es suggestion has merit. His only concern with it is that the noble centaurs and their cargo should also be well defended.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3) d20+5=24 ;
Friday January 14th, 2022 4:31:36 PM
Mak suggested that they come alongside periodically during the tow to place sentries aboard the Pounding Fury. Perhaps even light torches on her deck so that he in the crows nest could rain arrows down on anyone on deck. He also suggested they use the anchor lines from each ship to set up the tow and to attach them to the mooring brackets at the stern of the Rose. They would want the lines to rest just above the waterline to act as a shock absorber and if the weather got bad be prepared to cut it loose or they'd damage the Rose.

OOC: PS: Sailor +5, Roll 24

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+8=19 ;
Friday January 14th, 2022 9:01:41 PM
"I agree with consolidating crews and taking the Fury in tow. I also think we need to get the mirrors off the Fury and onto the Rose. They seem too important to risk losing if something happens to separate the ships. It shouldn't be too hard with all the magic, skills, and brawn that we collectively have!" Once complete, Rolth helps out with rigging the tow and getting back underway.

(Profession Sailor = 19 to aid Captain Kiwina and the crew)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant! d20+9=16 ;
Friday January 14th, 2022 10:20:56 PM
(ProfSailor=16)

Sounds like a plan, lets get to it

On Kiwina's okay Tsak makes his way to the Fury to pick up Esmerelda and supervise the attachment of the tow ropes to the vessel (Profession Sailor). He makes sure the ropes are attached to something solid and strong enough to handle the tension and that nothing will cause any rubbing/chafing due to the movement of the ropes as the two boats get underway. He will also help move the mirrors to the Rose when he returns.

Son Imod Hugh C 95/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+3=17 ;
Monday January 17th, 2022 1:17:59 AM
Son Imod says, "Sounds like a good plan. I'll help move the mirrors."

Strength Check: 17

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday January 17th, 2022 9:41:28 AM
there are enough seasoned sailors on board to help with the attaching of the ships, so Elyas focuses on helping move the mirrors. he can teleport twice with his current spells, which should be enough to bring over all of the mirrors with the assistance of some allies to hold the mirrors while he transports them back to his outlined section of deck.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday January 17th, 2022 11:19:43 AM

Falco likes the idea of towing the Pounding Fury, but worries whether or not the weather will be conducive for such an endeavor.

Wil wonders how far from their destination they are, and also wonders about the weather. Highlight to display spoiler: {You have access to your purchase now}

Elyas likes the idea of towing the Pounding Fury, and begins to come up with the logistics involved. He determines that they will want at least 100ft of distance between the two ships for safety, as well as a means to drop the anchor on the Pounding Fury to slow it down. with the rudder tied, it should follow where ever it is towed.

Kiwina determines that they should be having smooth sailing for the next day or so. He comes up with the same conclusions Elyas did on the logistics, but his biggest concern is for the Noble Centaurs, and their cargo.

Mak offers some suggestions regarding protecting the Pounding Fury, and also makes suggestions as to how to tie the tow ropes.

Rolth is also onboard with the merging and towing, though he feels that the mirrors should be transported to the Rose for safe keeping. He jumps in, helping rig the tow lines.

Tsak also likes the idea, and asks permission to head to the Pounding Fury to retrieve his belongings, as well as Esmeralda. He pitches in, helping make the rigging secure, and than helps with the transport of the mirrors.

Son Imod offers to help move the mirrors.

Elyas with the assistance of Son Imod, and Tsak, teleports the mirrors to a safe spot on the Rose.

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It takes a few hours, but the two ships are linked by enough rope to keep as safe 100ft distance between them. The mirrors are safely stowed in the haul of the Rose, and things are under way. The captain of the Pounding Fury volunteers to stay onboard his ship to drop anchor when needed, as well as be available to make any evasive maneuvers if needs must. He mentions that he has a helm of teleportation, and if things get dicey, he will teleport to the Rose for safety.

With the logistics settled, the ships weight anchor, and continue the trip home, a trip which Ramsey estimates will be another two days. During the remains of the trip it is clear that though Barbale and Timapius are recovering from their ordeal, Pholus, if anything is getting worse. However, the noble centaur refuses any special treatment. It turns out the seasoned skipper's estimate was dead on, and the two ships approach the harbor at dusk.

Do our intrepid Heroes wish to wait tell morning, or do they wish to begin the task of releasing the Pounding Fury, and bring both ships into their moorings, in the dark?

Wilford Grimly (HP:39/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+13=19 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+1=4 ;
Monday January 17th, 2022 3:08:58 PM
Wil ponders throughout the trip how to take advantage of the blessing that Wardd has awarded him and brings up an exciting game of skill as the two boats float through the water.
"Anyone want to risk their lives on a game of skill?" He asks.
"I bet 50 gold pieces you can't follow me to the Pounding Fury by racing across the tow ropes."
"Falco, you could do this," Wil prods.

(OOC: Quoted from email - "DC24 Acro check every 15’ for a normal human, half speed. The DC for normal speed is higher. So 200’ would be 14 checks." - )
First 15' Wil slips and falls. (Wil's acrobatics is 13).
(Reflex Check to catch rope and not fall to water: (Reflex: 21)
(Climb: 4 - oh my, he has no climbing skills)
Wil falls into the water between the boats.

Matt covering for Falco (Ryan)
Monday January 17th, 2022 3:21:00 PM
Falco attempts to treat the ailing Pholus but returns, after Pholus refuses treatment, to see Wil begin to cross via the tow ropes.
Falco smiles when Wil prods him but refuses to take on the crazy man's stunt.
Falco races to the end of the ship when Wil falls. He hopes the man with the many voices is ok.
"You are a fool, crazy man! You know I have claws for feet to grip the rope.. if I was to cross." he shouts into the water.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+14=17 ; d20+8=27 ;
Monday January 17th, 2022 3:28:26 PM
Rolth defers to the two expert Captains with respect to bringing the ships into their moorings, but does express concern that we remain more vulnerable when loitering in the harbor than ashore. If we do put into port, Rolth suggests that we use magical light to aid us in the darkness, offering up his own light spell as needed. In that event, he will also cast Toros Taur Try (liontaur version) and Expeditious Retreat on himself in the event that prodigious leaps are needed during the process. He will then keep a sharp eye out for hazards and otherwise assist the Captains in maneuvering the ships.

Perception = 17
Profession Sailor = 27

Effect Tracking:
Toros Taur Try (Liontaur) 10 min
Expeditious Retreat 40/40r remaining
Low Light Vision
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Monday January 17th, 2022 7:47:31 PM
Kiwina asks if it would be possible for the Petals to get Pholus, Barbale, and Timapius safely to town, perhaps using magic, and into a healer's care. He does not want to moor the ships in the dark, unless everyone has good enough night vision, preferring to see where he's going. (Kiwina has low light vision.)

If the captain of the Pounding Fury offers different advice on this particular habor, he will listen to that. The harbor probably has restrictions they ought to follow.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Monday January 17th, 2022 10:40:20 PM
Tsak can see well at night with his dark vision and is willing to assist either captain. But he prefers the 'move the taurs to safety and wait for daylight' plan.

He does not participate in Wil's 'walking the ropes of doom' game, but throws a rope to help fish the wet contestants out of the water.

Son Imod Hugh C 95/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+16=23 ;
Monday January 17th, 2022 11:56:22 PM
Son Imod tries to continue the herbal treatments although they are only serving right now to help Barbale and Timapius it seems. (Perfession: Herbology 23)

He says, "I wonder if there is some way to get Pholus to Ma'ab after he passes on whatever knowledge to the herd he needs to. That Fey that sapped me of my strength said she could heal the centaurs I'd have to imagine Ma'ab could heal Pholus alone."

DM Jeremy Battle Map d100=49 ; d100=79 ;
Tuesday January 18th, 2022 10:41:51 AM
Wil decides to try his luck, and attempts to run across the tow rope, but only manages to fall into the ocean.. He is able to hit the water feet first, and the only thing he hurts, is his pride.

Falco tries to treat Pholus, but the old centaur refuses treatment. He refuses to join Wil in his foolish game, and rushes to the side of the ship, when the crazy man falls, relieved to find him treading water, with no signs of injury.

Rolth will allow the captains to decide what is best, but points out that they are more vulnerable out in the harbor, than on Terra Firma. If they choose to go for a night mooring, he will offer Magical assistance.

Mak joins Wil in the ocean, as he two fails to make the tight rope walk. He manages to turn his fall into a dive, and he slices through the water unscathed.

Kiwina would rather wait until morning, but will defer to the captain of the Pounding Fury, as this is his home port. He wonders if it would be possible to get the 3 noble centaurs to shore, and into the hands of a healer, possibly via magical means.

Tsak prefers to move the centaur nobles to safety than wait til morning to moor the ships, though he realizes his darkvision would be a great asset, if they choose to harbor the ships now.

Son Imod continues to try his herbal treatments, and they seem to be working well for Barbale, and Timapius, but alas, Pholus has decided to refuse treatment. The herbalist realizes the herbs weren't having any effect on the aged centaur anyway. He wonders if they can get Pholus to Queen Ma'ab somehow.

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Son Imod and Falco can attempt a DC 25 heal check Highlight to display spoiler: { After examining Pholus, you are beginning to surmise that it may be possible that the old centaur, is reaching the natural end of his life. possibly sped on by his ordeal on Bridge Island. Of course you don't know for sure, you are only speculating.}

Ramsey and the capain of the Pounding Fury both agree that bringing the ships into harbor would be best done during the day. The Pounding Fury's captain even suggests that the Harbor Master is probably at the local tavern, and won't be available to see them safely moored anyway. He agrees that getting the three nobles to shore would be wise, and if no one is able to teleport them there, he offers to row them there himself. Either way, both he and Ramsey bark some orders, and the crews get to work dropping anchor on both ships, and removing the rigging connecting the two ships. The crew of the Pounding Fury will return to their ship in the morning, to sail her into port.

Just because the ships are staying out in deep water for the night, doesn't mean that the Petals have to, What do out intrepid heroes wish to do now, and where do they plan on spending the night?

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday January 18th, 2022 11:01:23 AM
it has been a long several days, and Elyas is happy to stay on board the Rose for the night and go to shore in the morning.

he is not able to teleport all fo the Taur guests over to the mainland at once, and does not have an ideal spot set up for landing where he is mostly guaranteed not to have a mishap. he recommends waiting until morning, or perhaps bringing a healer to the ship.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3)
Tuesday January 18th, 2022 11:16:23 AM
Mak reminded the group of the flying ship they used during the galvo fight. They could easily put the centaurs in that and ferry them to shore. He didn't think that leaving the Rose or the Fury unguarded in the harbor was wise.

Matt covering for Falco (Ryan)
Tuesday January 18th, 2022 1:07:57 PM
Falco, offers to accompany the centaurs to the beach to help with anything they need. He helps Wil and Mak back upon the Rose.

Wilford Grimly (HP:39/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday January 18th, 2022 1:12:42 PM
Wil appreciated the help from Falco and that Mak joined him. He laughed hardily. Something he hasn't done honestly in years... .or ever.
"I guess that was harder than I thought it would be. That was great though, wasn't it? I need to do that more often. Ok, so I need to dry off. I need to spend some time in prayer to rework my spell list. I'm going to stay on board, dry off and armor up. Do we expect any trouble on the beach?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Tuesday January 18th, 2022 6:28:36 PM
Kiwina will stay with the Rose until she is safely in port.

"I can ask the spirits to alert us if they notice anything." he offers. (Essentially, cast an alarm spell. If no one suggests another location, centered where the mirrors are, 6 hours duration, around 10PM) "We also have the folding boat if we need to help the centaurs to shore."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+14=27 ;
Tuesday January 18th, 2022 8:08:35 PM
Rolth holds off on casting his spells since the ships are not going into port. He laughs as helps the bedraggled Wil and Mak back on board. When talk turns to using other means to send the centaurs ashore, he reminds all involved that things on the isle were quite unsettled when we left, and much time has passed. It may not be that we and Pholus' party will be welcomed, if there are new political arrangements on the isle. Perhaps it is best to wait on the morning and see what the situation is in the light of day. Rolth will take his turn on watch, quietly prowling the deck of the Rose while watching for threats.

(Perception = 27)

Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Tuesday January 18th, 2022 8:44:30 PM
Tsak heads back over to the Fury as they are still short-handed. He spends most of the night on watch, only grabbing a few hours sleep in the morning as the ship is manoeuvred into port and docked for the day. In the morning he'll enlist Mak's help to go looking for a magic sword - if such a thing exists in this settlement.

Son Imod Hugh C 95/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30 d20+5=7 ;
Tuesday January 18th, 2022 10:54:04 PM
Son Imod decides to help Falco on his heal check but fails in the offing (7 vs DC 10 to aid another = fail)

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday January 19th, 2022 11:33:37 AM
Elyas is happy to spend the night aboard the Rose. Since he has no safe point of reference, he is unable to teleport Pholus, Barbale, and Timapius to shore, and suggests they wait till morning or send for a healer to come aboard the Rose.

Mak recommends using the row boat. He is not keen on leaving the ships unguarded over night.

Falco offers to help get the centaurs to shore, and than pitches in back at the Rose.

Wil finds great pleasure in his encounter with the tight rope, and suggests he need to do that more often, even though he failed. He says he will stay on board the Rose to dry off and spend some time in prayer, and spell prep.

Kiwina asks the spirits to give them warning, should something decides to go bump in the night. he reminds everyone of the folding boat and suggest using that to get the centaurs to shore.

Rolth suggests that, due to the rocky political nature, on Centaur Island, it may be best to wait until morning to make any move.

Tsak spends thee night on the Pounding Fury, so as to help out, the short staffed crew. He wants to look for a magical sword and asks Mak for assistance in finding one.

Son Ismod tries, and fails to assist Falco.

Mak lets Tsak know that he will find his magic sword at the Catacombs. Barbale over hears this conversation, and says, "I don't mean to stick my hooves where they are not welcome, but there is a Catacombs entrance on the island. I would be glad to give you directions. To be honest, Mak is correct, that is the only place you will find any magical item, for sale, at least here on Centaur Island."

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As discussion on what to do with the centaur's continues, Pholus stands up and matter-of-factly says, "Thanks for your concern, but we will stay on the Rose tonight." You have learned from your time with the old Centaur, when he uses such a tone, that he will brook no refusals.

The night passes without incident, and in the morning, the two ships are brought safely to their moorings. A small crowd has gathered at the sight of the Pounding Fury returning to port, and there is much tension in the air, as the occupants begin to disembark. There is great joy for some, to see the three centaurs who have returned, and great sorrow from others, as the rest of the party that sent out with Pholus is obviously lost. Pelonius and everyone else present are shocked to see the weakened state of their leader, and there is much sadness at the loss of Agarime, Brygape, and Sebochus. As everyone looks to Pholus for an explanation, The old centaur stands before everyone, leaning heavily on Timaius and gives a speech. "Good people of Centaur Island, today is a day for change. We have been fools and have allowed our foolish pride to lead us, and that needs to end. Barbale, Timaius and myself have learned this, in our journey, and Agarime, Brygape, and Sebochus, paid the ultimate price as we discovered our folly. We centaurs need to embrace our fellow taurs and seek to once again act as one people. I fear I am not the one to make this change, and you need to elect a new leader, one who can help usher in this new change. I feel it is time for a new type of leader, a mare. It has always been legal, but tradition has never allowed a female to lead the corral, and I say it is time to do away with such foolish traditions. I have two suggestions, though the choice is yours, I suggest that you either elect Barbale, who went through the same trials as myself, and learned the same lessons , or my daughter Pelonius, who, though young, is wise beyond her years, and has been trying, for years, to get me to see a change was needed."

Pholus then walks away, towards his home, with the aid of Pelonius, who rushed in to take Timaius's place as her father's crutch. The Petals are invited to join them at Pholus's home for a bite to eat, and Pholus suggests he wishes to award them for their bravery and service.

What do our intrepid heroes wish to do?

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+8=26 ;
Wednesday January 19th, 2022 12:30:53 PM
Elyas hangs back for a while to see the reactions of the other leaders to the statements that were made. this is a big change in how things are done, and likely will cause a stir. he will catch up with Pholus shortly, but first wants to see if anything else happens, or if any particular taurs make moves.

perception = 26 to listen to conversations around him

Wilford Grimly (HP:39/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+4=12 ;
Wednesday January 19th, 2022 1:39:16 PM
Wil tries to get a sense of the crowd. To see if there could potentially be a problem. (Sense motive: 12)
If there is no overwhelming sense of danger Wil follows the centaurs to join them for a feast.
"You taurs always have the best dinners," he says with a smile but that smile quickly turns when he begins to hear the whispers again. Wil ignores the voices and pretends, as well as he can, they are not there.
"So this hand over of power," he begins through grit teeth. "How does that work? Do you expect any opposition? Please, don't think I'm rude by asking. I'm genuinely curious."

Matt covering for Falco (Ryan)
Wednesday January 19th, 2022 3:07:29 PM
Falco disembarked from the ship, stretched his feathers, and watched the crowd react after Pholus's speech. He thought about memories from his past, his father came to mind, then the thoughts disappeared and he continued. He waited with Elyas, watching cautiously.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3)
Wednesday January 19th, 2022 3:32:34 PM
Mak waited until Tsak was ready and then headed for the catacombs with his friend. Before leaving he arranged to meet up with the others at Pholus' home. He did make arrangements to get Elmer from the Rose and set him up in a stable where he could be tended. While at the stable he arranged to have feed and hay sent to the Rose to replenish what he'd used.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Wednesday January 19th, 2022 6:18:25 PM
Kiwina realizes that this will not be an easy transition, although he suspects Pelonius has already shown what she is capable of during her father's absence. Growing up, his own people accepted human leaders at times, but not female leading males. This will be interesting. He will have to ask grandmother what she thinks of it in his dreams.

Before going to Pholus's home, Kiwina makes an effort to be more presentable. But if a time was given or implied, he is punctual.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+19=22 ; d20+17=31 ;
Wednesday January 19th, 2022 8:11:22 PM
Rolth listens with delight to Pholus' declaration about the reunification of the taurs, and sounds off with a resounding, "By Domi's will, let it be done!" With his Mark of Domi on display, he will mix a bit with the crowd, to gently encourage them to follow Pholus' advice, or at least consider it with open minds. He watches and listens carefully to gauge reactions, noting who is a strong supporter, on the fence, or opposed. He then goes with whichever Petals are headed to Pholus' home.

Diplomacy = 22
Sense Motive = 31

Son Imod Hugh C 95/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30
Wednesday January 19th, 2022 10:58:07 PM
Son Imod makes a point to harvest more lifewood. He will probably need to stock up on herbal healing items in order to keep the party in fighting shape.

After that if everyone else is game to go to Pholus's the minotaur sees no problem in that.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Thursday January 20th, 2022 11:25:48 AM
'Oh great, politics' thinks Tsak though he tries to keep it from his face, it does seem to be a step in the right direction after all.

He will follow along with the group and wait to see what happens. This takes precedence over the shopping expedition so that will have to wait.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday January 20th, 2022 12:11:51 PM
Elyas listens in on a few conversations. most of them follow the same line as this, "He asks a lot, and it will be tough, but I feel he is right. He does overhear a few conversations of people who flat out think Pholus is a fool, but those seem to be in a strong minority.

Wil tries to get a feel for the crowd. He estimates that most people are onboard with what Pholus has said, but he does sense a small percentage of dissatisfaction. He, and his voices follow Pholus and Pelonius to the aged centaurs home, and is treated with hospitality, being offered a drink and a snack, as they wait for the meal to be prepared, and the rest of the petals to arrive.

Falco stands with Elyas, trying to get a feel for the conversations, and overhears the same conversations.

Mak has Elmer transferred from the rose to the local stables, and he makes sure to deal with all the logistics involved. He arranges to meet the other, at Pholus's home, and asks Tsak to join him for a trip to the Catacombs. (Feel free to head over to the catacombs board and make your purchase. all magical Items are required to be bought and sold there. Only mundane Items can be purchased on the game boards."

Kiwina understands that this transition will be difficult, but he has faith that it will work out. He decides to ask his grandma he thoughts of a matriarch in his dreams tonight. He decides to get cleaned up before heading to Pholus's house.

Rolth gives his full support of Pholus's speech, even vocalizing his agreement. He gets much the same feel for the crowd as the rest of the petals, though his Mark of Domi does seem to get some attention, and he receives several nods of respect as he passes through the crowd. He goes with the other Petals at the appointed time, to Pholus's house.

Son Imod gathers some Lifewood, than goes to Pholus's place.

Tsak isn't big on the politics, but does note that this is a step in the right direction. He tells Mak that he won't be able to join him at the Catacombs at this time, since he feels staying with the group and getting the vibe of the crowd is more important.

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OOC...Since the majority of you have mentioned heading to Pholus's house, after whatever task was accomplished, I will assume everyone is on board with that, and move ahead. There is plenty of time to do whatever you want before the meal, even placing an order at the Catacombs.

When everyone else arrives at the appointed time, the Petals are ushered to a lovely dining table filled with all sorts of yummy dishes. Hollyhocks is attending to Pholus, while Pelonius sits next to her father. Barebale and Timapius are the only other guests, apparently, Pholus wants this to be a private affair.`

After the meal Hollyhocks makes an announcement. She says, "It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Pholus is dyeing. He has lived a good life, and is coming to the natural end of it, Pholus asked that I reveal this to none but those present in this room, though, I fear, he only has a handful of days left."

Before she can say anything else Pholus cuts her off, "Tut, tut, Hollyhocks, this is supposed to be a joyous gathering, everyone, and everything dies eventually, let's not dwell on that now, and instead lets try to remain hopeful. Hopeful that the sacrifices that were made, were not made in vain, hopeful that the lessons learned will be put into practice, and hopeful for better times ahead. No we are here to honor the Eight Petaled Rose, and honor them we shall.

With that, Pelonius opens a small chest. inside are 8 carved pieces of jade, carved beautifully into the image of a leaf. She hands one to each of the Petals and says, "These my friends are luckstones, please take them with our thanks!" She than sets down the empty box and picks up a larger one. she opens it and inside it is filled with gold, platinum, and gems valued at 20,000 gp. She sets the chest down before the Petals and say, "Thank you for you service, please take this as a token of appreciation."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday January 20th, 2022 1:55:55 PM
Elyas stops at the catacombs, having not spent much at all recently he has quite a bit to buy.

then he joins the others at the house. based on what they saw of Pholus on the journey it is not a large surprise that he is unwell, but it is sad news all the same.

There is much you want to do with so little time left. how can we help you with your transition of power in the time you have left? it is one of our goals to help bridge the divides between races, and ensuring that the ones who follow you will learn from your own experiences is a big deal.

Elyas is surprised by the generosity of the rewards given to the party, but accepts humbly, bowing as he receives a luckstone.

Matt covering for Falco (Ryan)
Thursday January 20th, 2022 5:25:05 PM
Falco follows the others to the home of Pholus. He attempts to insist that he help out but is polite when Hollyhocks arrives. He offers what he can but leaves the work to the elders.
He is saddened by the news from Hollyhocks. He is disappointed he was unable to prevent Pholus from getting sicker.
"The gift of the luckstone and the chest is very kind," he says solemnly. "Is there anything you would like us to take away from your long life. Something we can share with others?" He asks Pholus.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday January 20th, 2022 5:35:18 PM
Wil enjoys the meal but is distracted when the news is passed around about Pholus.
"I apologize," he says after a long conversation with an absent Cicero on preparations for the next fight.
"I know.. I need to get a few items.. something about a target and some other ingredients for my spells. I need to organize.. yeah, you don't have to tell me. I'm not as good as you once were," he snaps.
"I understand you were a warrior but you pick the worse times to argue with me. I see that my friends have bad news. Can you pause the attacks for a few minutes?"
Wil then asks kindly if someone can repeat the news.
"I'm sorry, that is not good news. Can I help prepare some of your end-of-life care? A prepared death is an honor to Gargul, but to die a warrior is a higher honor..." He stopped abruptly and quietly argued with himself.
"Seriously, I apologize again. I have a guest that is rude." He says pointing to his head.
"Excuse the theatrics I bring. I can help." He says hoping, he hadn't lost any faith in his gift.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Thursday January 20th, 2022 7:52:58 PM
Kiwina is also saddened but not surprised by the news. He is grateful for the generous reward, as well. Elyas has already cut to the heart of the matter of the future of the taurs, Falco to what Pholus can pass on, and Kiwina is sure Pholus has been thinking about these things. He enjoys the food and listens attentively.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (81/81HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) |
Thursday January 20th, 2022 9:53:19 PM
Rolth is blown away by the generosity of Pholus. He offers thanks and carefully tucks away his luckstone and treasure before turning to Wil with a wink and offering, "I suppose now we are blessed by Domi and Wardd! Not to mention the favor that Falco brings from the warper sar, even as we seek to change the fate of the taurs and their ties to the noble races." This happy occurrence notwithstanding, he is saddened by Pholus' impending demise, and turns serious again.

"Pholus and Hollyhocks, do you have any guidance for us in this quest? Do you have any ideas how these mirrors are meant to function, and perhaps aid us in reuniting the taurs?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Thursday January 20th, 2022 10:57:41 PM
Tsak heads to the catacombs when he has a chance.

He takes Pholus' news and manner in his stride. As an ex-slave and a hunter he is well versed in and in tune with the circle of life. This should be a celebration of what has been achieved by this life well lived.

The jade leaf is wondrous and Tsak will treasure it. His share of the gold excites him a little as, for the first time in his life, he has plans for it. Maybe some armor to go with that new sword.

Son Imod Hugh C 95/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30
Friday January 21st, 2022 2:14:21 AM
Son Imod isn't sure how to take the news that Pholus is dying. He hadn't known the Centaur leader for long but he did like him.

He says, "Forgive me if my question is inappropriate but if you weren't impacted by the wasting disease of the mirrors would you still be leaving us so soon? I mean while that fey's deal for me didn't go exactly as I imagined we did end up meeting with other fey during that battle including Queen Ma'ab herself. It doesn't seem fair that only you aren't recovering from that disease when you factor in that Barebale and Timapius were trapped too and if maybe we reached out to Ma'ab perhaps she could cure it and afford you more time? I mean I haven't known you for long Pholus, but you are a Taur of honor"

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday January 21st, 2022 12:14:39 PM
Elyas isn't surprised by Hollyhocks announcement, but sadden none the less. He asks what can be done to help with the transition of power, and how can Pholus's legacy be preserved. claiming the unification of the taur races is one of the goals of the Petals. He is grateful for the gifts.

Falco does his best to help out at Pholus's home, and is polite when Hollyhocks arrives. He is saddened by Hollyhock's announcement, and bummed he was unable to help him from getting sick on the way home. He is thankful for the gift, and asks Pholus if there is anything they should take away from his long life, something they could share, The old taur smiles and says, "I've lived many years, and though some were bad the majority were grand. If you can learn anything, or wish to share anything, then remember and share what I have learned here at the end of my life. If only I had learned this lesson sooner."

Cicero has some unsettling ideas about death, and is shushed by Wil. Wil apologizes for Cicero's ideas, and reminds everyone he has company inside his head.

Kiwina is saddened but not surprised by the announcement. He shares the same feels his friends have already expressed.

Rolth is overwhelmed by the generosity of the gifts, and suggests they are thrice blessed by 3 gods. He's saddened by the announcement, and asks for guidance for there quest. Pholus answers, "I'm only one being, and I have no right to tell you Petals what to do, but I feel if you keep moving forward, as you have been doing, playing the hero, and earning the respect of all taurs, than you will be in a position to help make a change."

Tsak heads to the catacombs, than heads to Pholus's house to join the others. He feels that this should be a celebration of a life well lived, and not a time for mourning. Tsak is pleased with his gift, and is excited to put his share of the wealth to good use.

Son Imod isn't sure how to take the bad news. He asks if perhaps the wasting disease is partially to blame, and asks if there may be a way to go before Queen Ma'ab to ask for healing. Pholus answers, "Noble Minotaur, I appreciate your words, and your desire to seek my healing. While it may, or may not be true that the wasting may have accelerated my condition, but I am an old taur. I have out lived many a centaur, and I have lived a blessed life. I am ready to join Domi, and my ancestors. I look forward to being reunited with my wife, Pelonuis's mother, and look forward to my eternal rest. It is my time, and I have no regrets.

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Due to the weakened state of her father, Pelonius asks to adjourn this gathering. She asks the Petals to stay at Centaur Island for a while, and offers The Petals the Guest house in Pholus's backyard.

OOC... After discussing it with Mark, it is indeed time to level. everyone has enough xp to make level 10.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Friday January 21st, 2022 1:24:28 PM
Falco listens to all that is said and offers one final word before leaving Pholus's company.

"In the Wold change is a constant and the powers of the gods are a very real thing. Take your rest, be with those you love until such time as you are called to life again. You have touched our group and we will be changed as well"

The loss of one to age does not sadden Falco so much as reassures that it is possible to go out quietly in this hard Wold. He privately swears to do all he can to keep his companions on a path that allows them this same long life and gentle end.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (1/1) / XSearing LightX / Water Breathing (1/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / XResist EnergyX / XCure ModerateX / Silence
1st- Command (2/2) / Endure Elements / Divine Favor / Shield of Faith (1/2)
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday January 21st, 2022 2:59:36 PM
Elyas agrees with Pelonius that anything further can be dealt with after her father is rested. he asks her if she needs anything else from the Petals for now.

if not, Elyas will help make sure that the mirrors are offloaded from the Rose safely. where will those be kept now?

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Friday January 21st, 2022 5:35:08 PM
Kiwina is polite and complies with Pelonius's request to leave without fuss, and even accepts the use of the guest house for the night to be polite. (His connection to the spirits are stronger when he is on the water, and on later nights he will return to the Rose.)

With the other Petals, though, he worries that staying long may land them at a state funeral. He also wonders how the centaurs will answer the offer from the liontaurs in a time such as this.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday January 21st, 2022 6:31:11 PM
Wil steps away, smiles a bit. He finishes his conversation away from the crowd and curious onlookers.
“Ok… ok… we need a vial of holy water, 25gp of silver dust and more groceries. To be finished later.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (87/87HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday January 21st, 2022 9:39:41 PM
Rolth accepts Pholus' advice, as well as the offer to stay at the guest house. He invites Hollyhocks to join the group for continued conversation, if willing. If said worthy is willing, Rolth will ask for any insights into the nature of the mirrors, as well as whether there is anyone hereabouts who can offer WLA training.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Friday January 21st, 2022 10:52:31 PM
Tsak quietly joins the others as a guest and spends a few hours in contemplation of the stars.

He also studies his spells, goes for a long walk with Esmerelda (and anyone else who may be interested) and then gives his cat a thorough brush that leaves her fur knot-free and gleaming.

Mak(JamesM)(64/64)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3)
Saturday January 22nd, 2022 11:15:17 AM
Mak remained quiet, astounded at the centaurs generosity. ”Thank you.” was about all he could say as he looked at the jade petal, or leaf, as it were. ”I’ll treasure this.” he said quietly as he looked for a safe place about his person to store it.

Mak was happy to stay in the guest house, but made plans to visit Elmer in the morning. Perhaps even take him for a ride about town. He’d a lot to think about and already his mind was thinking of new tactics he might employ in combat.

OOC: Updating main sheet shouldn’t take long, but I need to verify everything is laid out correctly. I suspect it’ll be ready Tuesday.

Son Imod Hugh C 95/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30
Sunday January 23rd, 2022 10:26:00 PM
Son Imod agrees to stay at the guest house and will brew another herbal healing item in the evening.

(OOC: will update my character sheet when I get a chance)

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday January 24th, 2022 10:41:05 AM
Falco makes a lovely statement, and vows to do what he can to make sure the petals die of old age.

Elyas agrees with Pelonius and asks if she needs anything before adjourning. since there isn't anything she needs help with, at the moment, he goes to help unload the mirrors.

Kiwina is willing to spend the night at the guest house, but prefers the Rose, as his connection with the spirits are stronger there. He worries that if they stay too long, they will be attending a state funeral. He also wonders how the centaurs will respond to the liontaur's offer, under the circumstances.

Wil and his "friend" make a shopping list. He is pretty sure he can find the items in town.

Rolth excepts Pholus's advice and use of the guest house. he asks Hollyhocks to join them at the guest house, if he is available. the cleric answers, Allow me to help the Lead Stallion to his chambers, and I will meet you later."

Tsak spends some time in meditation and spell prep, and than goes for a long walk with Esmeralda, as well as anyone else who wishes to attend. He also grooms his big kitty friend.

Mak is grateful for the hospitality, and the generosity. He plans on visiting ELmer, and maybe even taking him for a ride. For the moment though, he has a lot on his mind.

Son Imod is willing to stay at the guest house, and plans on brewing some potions in the morning.

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Our intrepid heroes finish doing what they find necessary for the day, and adjourn to the guest house. Hollyhocks arrives after dark, and brings with him a couple of bottles of taur wine. He offers everyone a glass of the lovely drink before asking, "What is it you would like to talk about?" He than answers Rolth's question about the mirrors, "To be honest, I don't have any idea, other than to say that I believe them to be a gift and creation of Domi. I believe Domi wants to see an end to the hatred and mistrust among taur kind, and the mirrors are a means to that end. I am speculating of course, but I can't believe that Domi enjoys the current relations among his creation. Is there anything else I can help with? or are there any other answers I can attempt to give? I will happily do my best to answer your questions."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Monday January 24th, 2022 12:58:45 PM
Not knowing how long they will be in port Falco spends the time before their guest arrives sorting and cataloguing his gear. Some of it is getting a little long in the tooth telling him that shopping will be needed before leaving port.

Once Hollyhocks arrives Falco, for this rare instance, joins in on the wine. He nods at the comments about Domi clicking his beak quietly. He finds the mirrors quite vexing and decides to just listen as the others weigh in hoping they will help his mind settle with them.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements / Entropic Shield / Divine Favor / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday January 24th, 2022 2:04:56 PM
The mirrors are quite interesting Elyas says thoughtfully We know very little about their full purpose or ow to use them, but they do seem to be strong artifacts tied to Domi. Your own use of the mirror ended up with mixed consequences. on one hand you came away with a deep understanding of the broken relationships between races and a desire to fix what you can. but on the other hand, you were imprisoned for a time inside of a magical mirror.

Elyas looks to the others, especially the devout followers of Domi for ideas
How do we encourage the mirrors to be used to bring more enlightenment about the state of Taur relations without putting people in danger of being trapped in another dimension? there won't always be someone handy who can dispel the magic and pull people out of the mirrors.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Monday January 24th, 2022 2:52:47 PM
"I'd wager we'll be tasked to bring the mirrors to the other taurs. I suspect they have some kind of communication property about them, or even a means of transport that allows the taur leaders to meet and discuss policy. Having all three here wouldn't be conducive to peace, certainly."

Mak also considered the need for mundane equipment and while out riding Elmer made the necessary stops to replenish his gear. Also since these islands seemed to favor the taur races he looked for places that might have or could make clothing for humans. He'd prefer a ready made outfit to a custom one, and he was prepared to purchase four sets.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:41.17 lbs| Move: 30 | Luckstone |

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday January 24th, 2022 3:49:20 PM
Wil took time to complete his shopping list, take a much-needed, bath and launder his clothes.
He also spent a large amount of time training on multiple things. Especially, climbing skills. That dip in the water was fun but also embarrassing.
Lastly, he searched for a cleric of Ffloy, needed to help bless a new (Feat) spell called Coalesce. (This is a Wold feat)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday January 24th, 2022 5:58:26 PM
Rolth appreciates Hollyhock's comments on the mirrors, even though they do not unravel the mystery. He tends to agree with Mak's appraisal of the mirrors' purpose, given that each is carved with a different type of taur. Rolth still wonders exactly how to make them work. "Does anyone have any divination magic that might help us figure these things out?"

Before Hollyhocks leaves, Rolth asks again, "Is there anyone on the island who can complete my Woldian League of Adventurers training? I'm a little behind on that and would like to catch up."

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Monday January 24th, 2022 8:05:43 PM
Kiwina listens when Hollyhocks directs Rolth to the WLA; he is also in need of training. He privately agrees with Mak's assessment that the mirrors will probably go to the leaders of the three taur races, eventually.

"Hollyhocks, have there been any rumors of something called the deep, other than what you may have heard from us?" If Hollyhocks doesn't know, that doesn't mean there are none -- Kiwina will go talk to some sailors the following day.

Son Imod Hugh C 95/95 [68 normal + 9 temp hp] | AC : 25; Touch 20; Flat 21 CMD 30
Monday January 24th, 2022 11:54:47 PM
Son Imod says to Hollyhocks "That tracks with how I came to join the party and my sacred quest given to me in a dream by Imod himelf"

The taur sips the wine wistfully and continues, "He charged me with joining the petals in order to help us move beyond the petty bickering of the past and put aside our differences. Considering a minotaur, a liontaur, some centaurs and others worked together to retrieve the mirrors in the first place I believe this is possible."

"Let's just hope no evil is around to try to create one mirror to rule them all. I think I remember hearing a legend once about some rings and how the Elves had 3 and then this bad guy came along and made his own ring. These mirrors are kind of rings filled with glass. Maybe it is just the wine talking."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Tuesday January 25th, 2022 7:37:53 AM
Tsak sips his wine, and finds he has nothing to add during the conversation with Hollyhocks.

He will join Kiwina the following day to talk amongst the sailors.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Tuesday January 25th, 2022 11:13:15 AM
Falco gets some stuff done, than listens intently to Hollyhock and the others. he is vexed by the mirrors. He even partakes in a little wine.

Elyas comments on the interesting nature of the mirrors, but worries that getting stuck in them in the future may prove problematic. Elyas asks, the Domi devotees how to use the mirrors without getting trapped.

Mak suspects they will be asked to deliver the mirrors, and believes they are some sort of communication device. as he rides around town, he is surprised to find a shop that seems to cater to none taurs. as he enters the establishment, he sees articles of clothing, armor, weapons, and other non-magical items for sale, all sized for creatures ranging from halflings to elves in stature. He is easily able to find some clothes that fit.

Wil does some mundane chores, than goes looking for a cleric of Ffloy. He learns that though they don't have a temple, here on Centaur Island, there is a shrine, and he is given directions, and is told he could visit there in the morning if he so wishes..

Rolth appreciates Hollyhock's words on the mirrors, and agrees with Mak that they are to be uses as communication devices. He asks if anyone can use some divination magic to ascertain the proper use. Hollyhock says he plans on preparing some divination spells in the morning, and that he is hopeful that Domi will enlighten him. Rolth asks if there is a place here that he can do some WLA training. The cleric answers in the affirmative and gives direction for Rolth to head there in the morning.

Kiwina learns the location of the WLA and agrees with Mak's beliefs regarding the mirrors.He asks Hollyhocks if he has heard any rumors regarding "The Deep" The cleric answers, "There is a rumor of some dark evil located somewhere deep in the ocean. I have heard this referred to as "The Deep" What it is exactly isn't clear, as the reports all seem to say something different. I'm not sure if it even exists, but if it does, I believe, based on the rumors I have heard, that it would be some sort of gateway, to some dark dimension."

Son Imod agrees that Hollyhocks is right regarding Domi's desire to see friendship among taur kind, and explains that it coincides with the reason he joined the Petals. He expresses concern that some evil entity may try to create a mirror that can control the other three, mentioning that he heard a legend of this happening with some rings. Hollyhocks replies, "I too have heard this legend, I heard that a couple of halflings were able to destroy the evil master ring by throwing it into a volcano."

Tsak sips his wine in silence, and plans on talking to the sailors in the AM.

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As the evening grows late, Hollyhocks stands to leave saying, I must to bed as I promised Pholus and Pelonius that I would join them for a walk on the morrow. Sleep well, friends, perhaps Domi will give us the insight we desire in our dreams."

The night passes without incident and our intrepid heroes go about their morning rituals. After a hearty breakfast, delivered to the guest house, The petals go about their different errands. Mak finds his clothing store, Kiwina and Mak go looking for clues/rumors regarding "The Deep", Kiwina and Rolth find the WBL, and Wil heads to the Shrine of Ffloy.

Kiwina and Mak don't learn anything they hadn't already learned, though they find a sailor that claims he actually saw "The Deep". He claims it is a giant gateway to another dimension populated by ponies and teddy bears. Each pony has some sort of symbol on their rump that indicates what kind of magic they can do, and the teddy bears have a similar symbol on their bellies. Apparently, when the bears do their magic it shoots out of their belly symbol. It is clear that this dude is as mad as a hatter, and anything he says may not be based in reality.

Wil finds the Shrine of Ffloy, and is disappointed to discover that there isn't a cleric in attendance. In fact, the shrine is little more that a 5 foot tall image of Ffloy's holy symbol, carved in granite. There is a finely dressed gentleman with close-cropped hair loitering around the shrine. He looks at Wil, and in what appears to be an attempt to strike up a conversation, asks in a gravelly voice, "What brings you to the shrine of Ffloy?"

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Tuesday January 25th, 2022 12:26:53 PM
OOC: Might want to revisit that post and remove Mak from all the Ffloy references. I believe that was Wil

DM Edit: Thanks my bad!

Mak was pleased with the merchants in the town and purchased four sets of clothing. It seemed that though magical healing did wonders for the body, the holes in the clothing remained. He also purchased needle and thread for mending the items that didn't require replacement.

Mak also handed 3000 gold to Kiwina to donate to Pantheon. He'd been making these donations regularly and decided Kiwina was as good a conduit as any for the transaction.

OOC: Mak is dumping gold towards his legacy item. It appears that when it hits it's next upgrade availability Mak will be 26,000 gold short, so banking some extra gold now towards that day.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday January 25th, 2022 1:40:41 PM
As things settled down Falco ponders The Deep.

"Petals, as we spend a lot of time on the sea and this 'The Deep' will probably be an issue it might be good if we had more ways to breath underwater. I can allow us to breath underwater but not really if we are caught by surprise. A potion of water breathing might just be a good thing to have on your person."

He then spends the rest of the night sketching out outlandish ideas for ship defenses from creatures coming from the sea. His favorite is comically large nets that hang over the side to catch creatures up.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements / Entropic Shield / Divine Favor / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday January 25th, 2022 1:44:12 PM
Wil awakens the next morning with a purpose and a smile, till a group of voices interrupt his thoughts.
“Hold up, one at a time please. No I’m working on my anger. I promise I will not get mad.”
“ How is that relevant?!” He growls. “You are dead, I cannot see your hairstyle. Come on are you trying to make me mad.”
“Wait.. wait.. so yes I’m going to see that shrine this morning. Ok, I will say hi.”
Wil is a bit disappointed the shine of Ffloy is empty but happily conversates.
So, sir… per the friends in my head I’m looking to acquire the feat of Coalescence.
Do you know of this feat and what I will need to acquire it? I was instructed to visit a cleric of Ffloy but I do not see one. I am a cleric myself of Wardd and formerly of Gargul.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=29 ;
Tuesday January 25th, 2022 2:05:56 PM
Elyas does his morning preparations, then spends time wandering the city. He stops in at the catacombs to get an order of some magical equipment, then just sort of wanders, hoping to spot something of interest.

The Deep has shown influence near the Petals on each of their last few stops, and he is worried that it might have spread here as well. The amulets really touch something inside Elyas and he fears them. he watches for anyone wearing such a symbol, or any statues, icons, or depictions of the tentacles as he wanders around.

perception= 29.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Tuesday January 25th, 2022 7:06:13 PM
Kiwina learns what he can about the Deep. From the description he hears, it is indeed the vilest of monstrosities, and he is comforted by the thought the the sailor they heard it from is clearly speaking nonsense.

He also trains, for as much of the day as he can. He will need to train more.

In the evening, he lets the others know what little he has learned, and points out that there is some party treasure onboard the Rose. (That is, items not claimed, destroyed, or sold that are on the loot list -- mostly potions.)

While they're here, a trip to the Catacombs is probably in order for Kiwina as well. He asks the others what they think of a cloak of the manta ray.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday January 25th, 2022 7:17:30 PM
Rolth heartily concurs with Falco's suggestion that folks get a potion of waterbreathing, and notes that there is a potion of waterwalking left in the party supply aboard the Rose. After breaking his fast in the morning, Rolth heads to the WLA and works on his training. He will have to come back the next day, but is excited to make progress!

After completing the day's training, he returns to the Petals to see what they and Hollyhocks might be learning.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Tuesday January 25th, 2022 9:53:10 PM
Tsak makes a note to do something about the water breathing thing - either a potion or a spell. He wanders what he can do about Esmerelda if they are caught in a 'deep' situation.

He spends the day practicing his swordwork aboard the Rose.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+15=22 ; d4=1 ;
Tuesday January 25th, 2022 11:48:08 PM
Son Imod takes an hour to create his tonic of cure serious wounds (1d4 = 1 hour; 22 vs DC 15 = success)

He then decides to join the others opting to specifically see what this Woldian League of Adventurers is all about.

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning, cure moderate wounds + plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike, cure serious wounds - cast + command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday January 26th, 2022 10:45:35 AM
Mak purchases some new outfits, and makes a donation to Pantheon.

Falco Ponders "The Deep", and comes to the conclusion that everyone should have a potion of water breathing handy. He spends his free time thinking up ways to protect the Rose.

Wil has an argument with his "guests", and than heads to the Shrine of Ffloy. He is disappointed that the shrine isn't being attended, but decides to engage the well-dressed man in conversation.

Elyas does his morning prep, and then picks up an order from the Catacombs. After the trip, to the Catacombs, he wanders about, keeping his eyes open for anything that would indicate the presence of "The Deep". He doesn't see anything, but that doesn't mean things couldn't be well hidden.

Kiwina realizes that "The Deep is a vile thing, but is glad that the sailor's description is nonsense. Though he will require more training, he spends most of the day training at the WLA. He considers purchasing a Cloak of the Manta Ray, and asks his fellow Petals their opinion. He also reminds his comrades they have unclaimed party loot that should be dealt with.

Rolth agrees with Falco, regarding the potions of water breathing. He spends his day training at the WLA, than joins his fellow Petals to glean from them and Hollyhock.

Tsak looks into the water breathing thing, and worries about Esmeralda, under those circumstances. he spends some time practicing with his new sword.

Son Imod creates a tonic, than goes to see what the WLA is all about.

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Wil: In his gravely voice, the well dressed stranger answers, "Ah yes the Coalesce Spell Feat, I have indeed heard of it. I have heard that it requires making a bargain with Ffloy. Are you planning on switching allegiance to the god of commerce, or are you just wanting to strike a bargain with him? I hear you have to barter one of you highest level spell slots to gain his help, are you willing to pay this price? If you are willing to pay the price, then I think you and I can reach a bargain." With that, a large desk appears, out of nowhere, and the stranger sits down behind the desk. He indicates that Wil should have a seat opposite him. He snaps his fingers, and a piece of paper appears in front of Wil, on the desk. The paper is a written contract, with all the requirements of the feat written down. He hands Wil a quill, made from a flowing ostrich plume, that he apparently conjured out of thin air, and says, "If you agree to the terms, please sign at the bottom."

WLA training is done, investigations are done, and the pondering of ideas is done. it has been an eventful day, and everyone is a little tired. When everyone arrives back to the guest house, to meet with Hollyhocks, and dine, they can immediately sense that something is wrong. You see a small crowd, at the main house, and they seem to be weeping. Hollyhocks is addressing the crowd, and you hear him saying, [b]"What you have heard is true, our great leader Pholus is dead. His daughter Pelonius, and myself were having a pleasant stroll with our Stallion, but as we reached the Whistal Grove on the edge of town, the great leader collapsed, and his spirit left his body to join his ancestors. Please give Pelonius some space, as she mourns, and plans her father's funeral. All the details will be announced as soon as they are verified, thank you.

As the crowd disperses, Hollyhocks waves the Petals over and says, Pelonius requested to see you, would you attend her?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2) d20+3=5 ;
Wednesday January 26th, 2022 11:22:25 AM
Mak brushed some of the salt from his clothes and responded. "Certainly, whatever we can do to help." he said as he stumbled a bit and looked back uncertainly at the others in case they disagreed.

OOC: Diplomacy +3, Roll 5

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Wednesday January 26th, 2022 1:32:36 PM
Falco rises and does his morning preperations. He takes extra time on his prayers today contemplating the life that will soon leave the Tuar Isles. Once done he joins the group only to find is prayers were timely.

As the crowd disperses he gives a sigh feeling life continue. He is happy to attend whatever Pelonius would ask of them knowing full well that their next mission would probably come from the meeting.

Knowing time is short he makes a mental note to visit the catacombs for some new equipment.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements / Entropic Shield / Divine Favor / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday January 26th, 2022 3:10:58 PM
"of course, Hollyhocks. we are at your service. I am sorry we were not here when he passed on."

Elyas follows to meet with Pelonius, assuming the others agree, but he doesn't expect any argument from the rest of the party

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday January 26th, 2022 4:36:59 PM
Wil contemplates, reads and discusses the pro's and con's with himself.. taking on a different tone of voice with each character that is within the discussion. It gets slightly heated when the feminine voice of his mother chimes her opposition but Wil expertly re-directs her and she concedes.
"My highest level spell right now looks to be Spiritual Ally so... sure.. let's do this.. please advise Ffloy there is a deal. As much as I would love to study under the mighty god.. I am still learning things under Wardd and he gets me." Wil smiles. He signs the document and thanks the gentleman.
Wil leaves the temple, grabs a drink to celebrate when he hears of the news. Slightly, drunk.. Wil returns to the others to see what the majority has decided to do.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Wednesday January 26th, 2022 7:47:40 PM
"Of course we will attend. Tell us where to go, or lead the way."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday January 26th, 2022 7:49:05 PM
Rolth is crestfallen that we will not have another chance to speak with Pholus, but is nonetheless determined to carry on his legacy. "I would be honored to attend to Pelonius! Lead on!" He hopes that we will learn of the next steps in choosing a leader for the centaurs, which will figure prominently in our next steps. And perhaps Hollyhocks has learned more about the mirrors from his divinations. Rolth wonders whether any of our own newly empowered clerics might also be able to call on divine-ation :)

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Wednesday January 26th, 2022 11:38:21 PM
Son Imod heard the speil from the folks at the WLA. He tells them, "After I get my share of some treasure we've recently came into I may take the oath and do some training"

He then returns to hear about the hullabaloo and says to Hollyhocks, "My condolences. Whatever I can do to help in Imod's name it will be done."

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday January 27th, 2022 11:34:00 AM
Mak is quick to answer, for the Petals, but looks around to make sure he hasn't overstepped.

Falco is happy to meet with Pelonius, feeling their next mission may be coming.

Elyas is sad he wasn't around to say good bye, but is happy to meet with Pelonius.

Wil discusses the pros and cons amongst himself and his "guests", and arrives at a consensus. He signs the contract, and the gentleman says, "It's been a pleasure doing business with you!" As soon as the man finishes speaking, he, along with the desk, and contract disappear, and Wil is left holding the fancy quill, which apparently was left as a gift. (It is just a normal quill, it just happens to be pretty) Wil can make a DC 15 knowledge religion check Highlight to display spoiler: {You realize you just met and bargained with Ffloy himself} After the bargain is concluded, WIl heads to the tavern, and than back to the guest house, where he goes along with what the majority of his fellow Petals decide.

Kiwina tells Hollyhocks that the Petals will attend, and asks that he lead the way.

Rolth tells Hollyhocks to lead on. He is curous about the selecting of a new leader, as well as whether or not Hollyhocks was able to glean any knowledge about the mirrors.

Son Imod is very interested in joining the WLA, and only awaits his share of the recently acquired treasure. He vows to do what he can to help in this difficult situation.

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Hollyhocks leads the Petals into Pholus's, or I guess I should say Pelonius's house, as she is Pholus's sole heir, and the house would now be hers. He leads you into the main sitting room and you see Pholus's body. The old centaur looks at peace, and maybe its due to the dim lighting of candles, but he appears younger somehow, in his eternal slumber. Hunched over her father's body, you see Pelonius. As you enter the room, she straightens up to meet you. it is clear she has been weeping, but she asks you all to have a seat. "Thank you for coming my friends. This is a hard time for me and I fear that my strength may fail without the company of comrades. We haven't known each other long, and though it may be my grief talking, but I feel I can trust you, and I desire to call you friends. No, more than that, I don't wish to but call you friends, I wish to truly be your friend, and you mine. Tomorrow will be my father's funeral. As per tradition, A Lead Stallion's funeral is meant only to be attended by the leaders of the communities, and the family members of the departed. I want to break that tradition, by inviting you Petals to attend. If you agree, you will be the first non-centaurs to attend the funeral of a Lead Stallion, as well as the first to attend who weren't either family or leaders. After the ceremony, there will be a great gathering, to which all residences of Centaur Island are invited. This gathering is a celebration of life, and though there is sure to be sadness among the people, their will also be dining and entertainment, and happiness. Through out the festivities, people will have the chance to step onto a platform to share a memory of my father, and though I would never ask it, If one or all of you wish to share your story, about how you rescued my father, as well as how his ordeal changed him mentally, I would greatly appreciate it. Hearing the story from outsiders, may go a long way in changing the hearts of those who would rather hold onto the old traditions of hate."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Thursday January 27th, 2022 12:18:27 PM
Mak swallowed hard. He wasn't expecting this at all and it was good news. Only a monster would deny Pelonius after seeing her in such a state, so he nodded affirmatively. Then speaking only for himself.

"I knew your father but a short time and he always conducted himself with honor. It would be my pleasure to speak of him if I can find the words."

Mak would have to consult with Rolth to form the proper speech, but if that one consented he was certain he could come up with something short but satisfactory.

OOC: Mak taking 10 to write his speech would be a 13, if Rolth aids him (DC10) that would bump it to 15. Should be respectable. Mak would read from his prepared notes.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday January 27th, 2022 12:29:48 PM
"Dang it.. I should know more about religious stuff but I just don't.. yeah. I know I'm a cleric..but it is what it is." Wil says as he pockets the pen. "My luck is just heading in the best direction."
He says a quick prayer of appreciation to Wardd (OOC: I don't have any ranks in Know: Religion.. ugh)

"I'm going to quietly decline the invitation to speak tomorrow," Wil says to Rolth. "I'm not a good public speaker."
"I have this sinking feeling we will be dealing with this Deep creature.. any rumors on what it is.. kind of creature? I suspect some more water based monsters are heading our way."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Thursday January 27th, 2022 1:35:57 PM
Falco says nothing while Pelonius is present waiting to speak privatly on this subject.

"Some among us are excellent speakers but not all. If we are trying to heal the bonds of the Taur races our best, or most passionate, voices should take the lead here."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements / Entropic Shield / Divine Favor / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday January 27th, 2022 8:08:29 PM
"I would be honored to speak of Pholus' Domi-inspired dream for Taurkind. Mak, thank you for your boldness in stepping forward to speak, but perhaps in this case, it might be best if you stand in as the noble race to be emulated, with your truly noble, hopefully sober, bearing, while I offer a soliloquy. Maybe offer some heartful comments at appropriate moments to help sway the crowd," Rolth suggests gently. "I am also ready to join the entertainment, if some song would be welcomed."

(OOC: Rolth can get a +23 to +25 bonus with a moment to prepare. Pile on some guidance and other assists and it goes higher.)

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Thursday January 27th, 2022 10:50:11 PM
Son Imod says, "All I can do is speak the truth of the Pholus I knew and how I came to join the petals including Imod's sacred quest. I am not sure how pretty my words will be compared to some of my compatriots but I am not afraid to speak the truth as I know it in honor of Pholus's memory. Do you think though having a Minotaur present at a Centaur gathering and speaking in terms of reverance for the dead may ruffle some feathers in the old gaurd?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Thursday January 27th, 2022 11:05:09 PM
Tsak is torn. He doesn't want to dishonour the situation, but is unsure whether a half-orc dropping truth bombs is going to help the situation. Often-times it goes badly.

Umm, I could speak, and certainly I thought highly of your sire, but I think that Rolth, Mak, Son Imod and perhaps Kiwina will do a much grander job. If that's all the same. I appreciate the opportunity, and the risk that you're taking with this change in protocol.

Tsak desperately wants to fade into a dark corner out of sight, but tightens his jaw and stays where he is to answer any more queries.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Friday January 28th, 2022 1:04:57 AM
Kiwina agrees to say a few words.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday January 28th, 2022 10:04:33 AM
"not to disagree with your kind offer, but are you sure it is a good idea to break tradition in such a manner at a time when things have been thrown into turmoil already? the things that Pholus said in his last address, and the changes he wanted to see will already be hard to gather support for. will the presence of outsiders like us at time that is normally reserved for a very few cause trouble? We want Pholus' vision to grow to life, but if it is seen as something being brought in by untrusted outsiders it will lose momentum...

Elyas will of course go where the Petals go, and if Hollyhocks and Pelonius do not change their mind he will go and show his support. he just worries about whether this is a good idea.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Friday January 28th, 2022 10:36:39 AM
Mak nodded at Rolth's suggestion. "It's quite odd, but since that battle with the galvo aboard the Rose my leg no longer hurts. Perhaps a side effect of the intervention we experienced? There is also the coincidence that my mug stopped working during that strange encounter as well. Perhaps both are a sign from Pantheon?"

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday January 28th, 2022 11:29:43 AM
Mak offers to share a speech at the festivities, and asks Rolth to help him scribe the best things to say.

Wil is unable to identify the mystery man, but maybe later he can describe him, as well as what happened to his fellow Petals, and mayhapes one of them may be able to. (Anyone who wishes to try to identify Wil's mystery man can make a DC 15 Knowledge Religion check Highlight to display spoiler: {Wil met with Lord Ffloy himself} Wil declines the invitation to speak, which is fine. In fact, Hollyhocks lets out an audible sigh of relief when he does so. (Anyone who wishes can make a DC 10 sense motive check Highlight to display spoiler: {He was worried that Wil's "friends" may cause a ruckus.} He asks about the creature, or creatures, known as "The Deep", But neither Hollyhocks or Pelonius know anything helpful.

Falco suggests to his friends that the best speakers are the ones who should do the talking, if they are to try to win over the crowd.

Rolth is more than happy to speak at the festivities, and suggests to Mak that maybe he should let those of eloquent speech do the talking. Of course he says it in a manner designed not to offend.

Son Imod says he is willing to speak the truth about the departed's quest, as well as his reason for joining the Petals, But wonders if a minotaur speaking about such things at such an event would be prudent. Pelonius says, "Friend minotaur, I believe all us taurs need to be represented. You are the only minotaur I know, a fact I hope to change very soon, and I would be honored if you would represent your people, in honoring my father. Friend Rolth has graciously offered to speak, and so the liontaurs will be represented, and of course, there will be plenty of centaurs. If you are uncomfortable, I understand, I leave the decision up to you. Just having you present does give a sort of representation if you chose to decline."

Tsak graciously declines speaking, but thanks Pelonius for the honor she is granting the Petals by breaking protocol.

Kiwina is willing to say a few words.

Elyas is willing to attend the funeral, but is worried that such a breech in protocol my be offensive to some. Pelonius addresses his concerns by saying, "My friend, I feel you Petals have earned the right to be at the ceremony, as did my father. Last night, he spoke to me privately, and requested I invite you to his funeral. He believed that in order to break the tradition of hate, we need to start by breaking other traditions, and creating new ones to replace them. That is why he insisted that the next Lead Stallion should be a mare, and that is why he wants you Petals at his funeral. I realize there might be some hard-liners who will be offended by father's request, but no one will deny him that, and no one will deny a grieving daughter such a request either.

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The next day, the ceremony is held at the temple of Domi, and it is a solemn occasion. Hollyhocks, as the ranking priest, of Domi, and personal friend of the departed, gives a heart felt homily, and Pelonius, fighting back tears the whole time delivers a fitting eulogy.

After the ceremony, the funeral festivities begin. The town square is filled with tables offering all kinds of food and drink. There are various tests of skill, and strength. There is fencing, jousting, arm-wrestling, wrestling, archery, a form of boxing, that can only be described as centaur kick-boxing, and many others. The over all feel of the event is a mixture of sadness and celebration. as promised, there is a stage in the center of the square, and people randomly go up on stage to share some story of Pholus, or some well wishes to Pelonius.

Now is the time for the Petals to share their hearts, it is time to honor a lost leader, an honorable one at that, and it is time share Pholus's vision for the uniting of the taurs.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+10=25 ;
Friday January 28th, 2022 3:07:43 PM
Wil recognized that Hollyhocks was uncomfortable, which was fine with him. He knew he was a little much but the others were not so happy about it. A pair of voices fought around the tables, within the saloon in his head.. nothing like a good mind bar fight. Wil tried his best to mediate, without causing a scene so sure.. Hollyhocks was right on. "Guys.. guys.. come one. Settle down."
"Let's just stand here and honor the dead. You will not dishonor the dead so cool it!" He said firmly, which seemed to work temporarily.
"Festival!" Wil said after the ceremony. He participated in the festival showing off his skills with his floating hand crossbows. "I defeated a eel-covered creature on the Rose with these," he bragged. "More stories in the future, he promised.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+24=33 ;
Friday January 28th, 2022 5:08:47 PM
During the festivities, Rolth will use his magic and talents to join in the celebration, summoning appropriate instruments to play, dazzling with prestidigitation, and the like. He will end by casting Eagle's Splendor on himself as the time for speaking arrives.

Rolth strides onto the stage, gesturing to those of his fellow Petals who wish to join him to do so. He raises his arms, sleeves sliding down to reveal the Mark of Domi inked on his wrists, matching the symbol that hangs around his neck, nestled next to Woldian League of Adventurers badge affixed to his vest.

"My fellow Taurs, for that is how I regard you all although it may seem strange at first, let me tell you a story about Domi, about Taurkind, about the dear departed Pholus, about the noble races, and how all these came to be linked during momentous events and adventures these past few months.

Many of you know that we came to this isle recently only to go off in search of Pholus and his brave band. But let me go back a little further, to tell the tale of how we came to be here, already in pursuit of a dream, no, a quest, laid down for us by the blessing of Domi. Some time ago, three of us left Bridge Isle to follow a vision from Domi that the Taurs would be reunited and restored to noble status. Yes, a centaur, minotaur, and Liontaur all setting aside past animosities in order to regain what we had collectively lost. And pointing to his human companions joined by some of the noble races that strive so we can renew our kinship with them as well. And, in this time of change, also this dear beastfolk, Falco, who bravely brings good transformation wherever he sorties. Our journeys began with the Taurnament of Roses, which with Domi's strength and blessing, we emerged from victorious, awarded by your own Hollyhocks, among others. Since that time, we have crisscrossed the Taur Isles, seeking to defend those who needed it, and being called upon by the leaders of each isle to bring messages of reconciliation to another isle of Taurkind. So it was that we landed here, with a message to your leader from the Liontaur Council of clans.

And yet upon our arrival, we found that the dear, departed Pholus had gone ahead of us, bravely following his own vision granted by Domi, back to Bridge Isle where we had started our adventures. So learning, we set off in pursuit, that we might aid his quest. And so it was that we tracked him to a place of testing, where we won through to the place where he and his surviving companions had found the Triune Mirrors of Domi, each one carved with the likeness of a type of Taur. While communing in these mirrors, Domi spoke to Pholus, and made clear what he—nay, what we—must do. For here is what Domi has taught us in the course of this quest:

Two are stronger than one, and a cord of many strands is not easily broken. This is the beginning of wisdom - that communication and understanding leads to peace and cooperation.

Domi has sent us this message to humble our hubris, turn from a path of destruction, and pull together as one. Will you accept Domi's will, and consider the Liontaur Council's message, just as they are weighing a missive from the Purple Duke of Minotaur Isle? In the name of Domi, on behalf of Pholus, I beseech you to make common cause with us, the rest of Taurkind, and the noble races to accept change and thereby change the Wold for the better. What say you?

(Diplomacy = 33)

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none d20+5=18 ;
Friday January 28th, 2022 8:56:06 PM
(Perform oratory = 18, = 20 to members of a noble race (due to WLA badge))

OoC: Actual post to follow this weekend.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 92/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Electrically Resistant!
Saturday January 29th, 2022 10:29:00 AM
Tsak is quite used to Rolth's speechifying, but this one is something special and he lets his companion know it with a wink and a nod as Rolth finishes.

What really floors him though is Mak's news about his mended leg and broken cup. Does this mean his pal will be less iritable and, and, possibly... sober?
Will the real Mak please stand up.
Of course all this occurs underneath the half-orc's normal, impassive face.

Tsak takes in the ceremony, touched by the obvious love that the people have for their erstwhile leader. At the festival he finds an out-of-the-way place to sit with Esmerelda and engage in some people watching, learning what he can about the centaurs as he watches them prance, cavort, duel and so much more.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Saturday January 29th, 2022 7:31:36 PM
Falco gives a small spontaneous hoot near the end of Rolth's speech in his excitement about what was said.

Once the ceremony is over and the festivities begin he moves to watch some of the games and eventually will step up to give it a go at archery.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none
Saturday January 29th, 2022 7:51:39 PM
As promised, Kiwina offers a few words as well. (Roll in previous post.)

"Let me take a moment to talk about some of the things that Rolth has mentioned. He and I were two of the three taurs who joined together to undertake the Taurnament of Roses. The third, was Sable the minotaur. We were swiftly joined by another minotaur, Gothruk, and several non-taurs, to form a team for the competition.

Sable left us while we were on Liontaur Isle, prior to our arrest of Carlyn. Have any of you heard of Carlyn? If not, have any of you seen our ship, the Rose and her crew? Among that crew you will have noticed some unusual members -- centaurs, liontaurs, and minotaurs who were experimented on by the witch Carlyn. You may look at them and shudder inside -- I have seen leaders among the tauric peoples who would no longer refer to them as taurs. Others of you have dealt with them in your work, or formed friendships, and know that they have suffered some misfortune but not become monsters. I have also seen leaders among our peoples recognize and commend the inner nobility that my crew still possess."

"We encountered the brambletaurs first while we were contending with the havoc that the Sar was then wreaking on the Wold. During that time you may recall the birth of children who showed signs of the other races. We saw them on Liontaur Isle, wemic children with hooves or horns. Their parents whispered their fears that these children would never be accepted by others, but I did not see any parents turn away from their own child. After the Sar was calmed, the children grew into their parents types. But what if they had not?"

"As I have faith that parents would not abandon their children, and as I have seen the brambletaurs accepted in the ports we have visited, I believe that finding common ground with the minotaurs and liontaurs is something we can do, and at the end was Pholus'es wish."

"And has anyone told you the story of our trip back here from Bridge Island? Pholus, Barbale, and Timapius were safely aboard the Pounding Fury, attended by half of my friends here in addition to the crew of that ship. Our ship, the Rose, was attacked by creatures of the sea -- magical monstrosities form from swarming eels. Pholus, Barbale, and Timapius were still weak from their ordeals. But when they saw we were in trouble, they jumped in a boat with those of my friends who were on their ship, and came to join the battle. They did not say, There's only one centaur over there. They did not say, A battle right now could easily take more than we have to give. No, they said What can we do to help? and did it."

"I am sure that a leader like that will be missed."

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+6=7 ;
Monday January 31st, 2022 12:08:56 AM
Son Imod does not realize that Hollyhocks is glad that Wil did not offer to Eulogize Pholus.

After his friends give their eloquent speeches, Son Imod is a little intimidated but he did promise to speak and speak the truth so speak he does.

Son Imod clears his throat and says, "I am a newcomer to these Petals. I grew up in a sheltered life and orphan raised by a human master in the ways of Martial Arts and Herbalism, a strange combination I know but anyway, one day I had a dream in which Imod himself came to me and told me that He was losing patience with His children and that the time has come for us, Taurs, as a collective I mean, to put aside our petty differences. These were of course His Words and I am paraphrasing as I am addressing all of you. He asked me if I would humble myself and seek out a good beyond that which merely benefits Minotaurs. I agreed to do so and as such he directed me to seek out Nyloth and have him take me to the metal door. I did as Lord Imod commanded and after I made my way to Nyloth and after a brief excursion through a dungeon that which I was told later by some of the other Petals that I was extremely lucky to have made it through to them without incident I came upon the scene that other members of my party have described Pholus, Barebale and Timapius trapped inside the Triune Mirrors of Imod. Working together the Petals, which consist of a Liontaur, a Centaur, several representatives from the noble races and now myself a Minotaur, who I must admit, I am just learning I am following in the footsteps of two other Minotaurs before me, worked together to get Pholus, Barebale and Timapius out of the mirrors and to safely navigate the mirrors out of the dungeon, across the land, back to the port where the Rose and the Pounding Fury were moored and then across the water back here. I only knew Pholus briefly and let me tell you he was committed to his quest, the same quest that I myself am committed to and that is to honor Imod's wishes and see all Taurs finally reunited whether we be Centaur, Liontaur or Minotaur. He would not be swayed from his quest either. He potentially had the chance to be cured of the wasting disease he contracted while in the mirror but he would not take it as it would mean putting aside his duty and spending who knows how long among the Fey court. Pholus, Barebale and Timapius all rejected the offer as they were committed to seeing the mirrors home and the Taurs reunited. Lastly, let me just say Pholus honored us Petals by sharing a bottle of blue wine with us once, he really did walk the walk with respect to uniting the Taur races and I would ask all of you to join me in following in his rather large footsteps to insure that Imod's request is fulfilled."

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, produce flame, produce flame + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: poison, magic fang(greater), call lightning, cure moderate wounds + plant growth (domain)
4th:Myrridan’s blackthorn, flame strike, cure serious wounds - cast + command plant (domain)

Herbal Healing Items:
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Veteran!
Monday January 31st, 2022 2:43:40 AM
Tsak bestows another of his minimalist 'well done bloke' head-nods to Kiwina.
Who knew you could gain levels in speechify?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2) d20+9=16 ;
Monday January 31st, 2022 8:33:21 AM
Mak had decided that Rolth was right about him speaking, especially after that rousing eulogy from the Taur. Being respectful Mak made certain the petals in the audience had been briefed on how one might comport themselves at a state service such as this.

Surprisingly Mak's military uniform was pressed and clean. Today he wore only his families rapier as more of a show piece than weapon as he'd left his bow behind. The rapier had a ceremonial peace knot wrapped loosely around the hilt which effectively did nothing to stop him from drawing it, but it looked pretty.

OOC: KS: Nobility +9, Roll 16

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday January 31st, 2022 9:12:54 AM
Mak nods agreement with Rolth's suggestion then informs everyone that since the battle with the Galvo's his leg pain is gone, and that somehow, his magic mug got broken. He wonders if these are a sign from Pantheon, or a result from their visit with Queen Maab.

Wil realizes that Hollyhocks is uncomfortable, and recognizes why. Some of his "friends" are a little put out about that, but WIl has the final say. At the festival he does some shooting with his hand crossbows, and tells some stories.

Rolth does some entertaining, and then gives a fine speech at the festival.

Tsak is impressed by Rolth's speech, gestures his approval. He is moved by the love the centaurs held for their lost leader. He finds a quiet place to do some people watching. What really floors the ranger is Mak's announcement.

Falco offers some encouragement tot Rolth, than participates in the festival activities.

KIwina also gives a fine speech.

Son Imod gives a speech as well

Tsak nods his approval of Kiwina;s speech.

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At first the crowd is split into 3 crowds, when Rolth takes the stage. There are those who see his Marks, and recognize him as a hero of Domi. These are prepared to listen intently to everything Rolth has to say. There are those who see a liontaur take the stage with complete indifference, Hero of Domi or not. These don't seem to care one way or the other. Finally, there are those who see a liontaur take the stage and begin snarling under there breath. It is obvious that this latter group are a little offended that a liontaur would dare speak at such an event, or perhaps step foot on Centaur altogether. By the time the speech is done, everyone is listening intently. whether they take the words to heart or not is any ones guess.

When Kiwina gives his speech, he has the benefits of being a centaur, and following Rolth. He notices a small but positive change in the crowd, and when Son Imod speaks, the Minotaur gets some polite nods.

The over all vibe of the crowd has seemed to move up a step up on the diplomacy scale, those who were listening intently are cheering by the end. those who were indifferent seem to be nodding in agreement, and those who where slightly hostile seem to be less so, and some of those seem to have even moved to a point of indifference. Overall the speeches appear to have been an overwhelming success.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2) d20+6=8 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=16 ;
Monday January 31st, 2022 10:07:48 AM
OOC: Haha! That mug was a yule gift and I'm certain they only function for a year. Great timing though.

Mak's behavior at the celebration continued to be appropriate for such an event. Though some others went for the celebration of life angle, Mak held to a more somber line. Though he had not the creative spark of his friend Rolth, Mak did try to accompany him with a few of his tunes with his own mandolin. Mostly he kept trying to keep up with the more experienced taur, but eventually just clapped along to the beat with everyone else. By the second tune Mak had gotten his rhythm and played acceptably for the remainder of the evening but he was clearly not the star Rolth was. This evening Rolth was shining as well he should. What was happening here was what he preached everyday and Mak was happy to see the change come about among the people of Taur island.

Later when all was quieter Mak confided in Tsak. "As I fell to the deck of the Rose I felt something snap in my leg. Like a bowstring releasing after having been taunt for several minutes. Last I remember was the pain of it as i fell. When I woke at the banquet table the pain was gone."

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:46.46 lbs| Move: 30 | Luckstone |

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday January 31st, 2022 12:06:44 PM
Elyas lets the others do the talking, but takes note of the change in the crowd's demeanor. it is a good sign that they respond even slightly positively to such a large breach in tradition, and Rolth has always been good at smoothing things over.

Elyas does his best to mingle with the crowd, though many of the contests of skill are not something a small human has much chance of defeating large centaurs in.

he is still cautious, and watches for any symbols of the deep or tentacle amulets as the funeral celebration continues. this would certainly be a ripe time for someone to start trouble if they wanted to resist the unification of the races

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday January 31st, 2022 1:32:36 PM
Wil cheered on his partners but when everything was over he enjoyed the party atmosphere.
He was pretty well drunk by evening and signed off for the night in a corner of the tavern.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2) d20+13=28 d20+8=15
Monday January 31st, 2022 3:26:05 PM
As the evening progressed Mak let someone talk him into a contest of fencing. The noble had no desire to to harm anyone so he fought defensively for the most part and sought to wear down his opponents with his slick moves and parrying ability. Between the two he felt like it would almost be impossible for someone to strike him.

OOC: I guess doing non-lethal to first strike?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+22=28 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+20=30 ;
Monday January 31st, 2022 8:05:53 PM
After the speeches, Rolth will continue to mingle with the crowd, seeking to encourage support and gauge reactions by key figures. He will also consult with Pelonious and Pholus' remaining comrades to see what plans they might have for the evening, next steps in leading the centaurs, and the path toward responding to the Liontaur Council's message. In between, he will attempt to learn some of the tunes that the centaurs are playing and singing, playing and signing along in a complementary way.

Diplomacy = 28
Sense Motive = 39
Perform (strings) = 11
Perform (singing) = 30

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none d20+6=25 ; d20+5=12 ;
Monday January 31st, 2022 8:28:08 PM
Kiwina mingles as well, although he tends to socialize with sailors and other working people where he is more comfortable.

Diplomacy = 25
Perform (dance) =12
Both at +2 to the noble races (who seem to think they can dance on two legs)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Veteran!
Monday January 31st, 2022 10:56:32 PM
Tsak has a chat with Mak, relieved to find that his friend is largely unchanged and happy that his leg seems to have healed. He watches as Mak takes part in some dueling with the much larger and very dextrous Centaurs, and is impressed with his friends speed and finesse.
As the night wears on he nurses his second ale and decides to keep an eye on Wil, who seems to be hitting it pretty hard. 'Oh to be young' he thinks, assuming that one of the persons inhabiting Wil is probably a teenager.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+10=21 ; d20+3=16 ;
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 12:30:46 AM
Son Imod being a follower of Imod decides to participate in both the Arm Wrestling and Normal Wrestling competition in order to continue honor Pholus's memory. In wrestling he tries to go for the pin and in arm wrestling he tries to end the competition as soon as possible

(OOC: Son Imod rolls a 23 for his CMB in wrestling as Son Imod as improved grapple and I forgot to add the +2 and a Strength check of 16; Son Imod's CMD is actually 32 vs grapple too)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +3 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 10:07:45 AM
When there is time Falco congratulations those who spoke.

"You folks could go into politics. Moving a crowd like that is more powerful then many of the things we do out adventuring. Moving a mind is better then healing a wound in the big picture."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+16=20 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+3=10 ;
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 11:12:01 AM
Mak is dressed in his military uniform, which to the surprise of all who know him, is pressed, and wrinkle free. he wears his family rapier, all prettyfied. He carries himself in an appropriate fashion, for the occasion, and participates in a fencing competition. Latter he explains to Mak the events that lead to his leg being healed. His fencing opponent is small by centaur standards, and lacks the normal physical strength of his fellow centaurs, but what he lacks in size he makes up for in speed. However, Mak manages to parry his attack, and lands one of his own, winning his competition.

Elyas avoids the stage, but is pleased with the outcome of the speeches. He watches the events, though he feels out matched, so he doesn't participate. All the time he keeps his eyes peeled for signs of "The Deep", but he doesn't see anything that would reveal their presence.

Wil cheers for his friends, and proceeds to get intoxicated.

Rolth mingles with the crowd, and it seems, after his speech, he has become a sort of favorite, among the crowd, and people keep offering to by him drinks. He chats with those of authority, and especially asks Peloius, and Pholus's comrades, how they plan on proceeding, and what their reaction to the liontaur offer may be. Timapius answers by saying, "Of course, I really have no say, but if I did, I would except the offer with gladness. Pelonius says, "If I'm elected Lead Stallion, I will gladly embrace the offer. Barbale oddly doesn't answer and Rolth gets the impression that she has something weighing on her mind. The over all vibe Rolth gets from the crowd is a positive one.

Kiwina mingles with the crowd, but gravitates to those of a nautical profession.

Tsak is glad to here Mak's story, and watches him win his duel. He keeps an eye on Wil, as Wil proceeds to get well into his cups.

Son Imod loses his wrestling match, (rolled a 34) to a beast of a centaur, but gets redemption, as he beats the same centaur in an arm wrestling match later in the day.

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The over all vibe of the festivities is joy mixed with sadness. The speeches of the Petals seem to have been successful, as even those who were some of the most hard-line traditionalists, at least acknowledge that "maybe" their ways can be reviewed. Of course the hard-liners make no commitment to review their views, but luckily they are in a very small minority.

As the afternoon turns to evening, Barbale steps on the stage. Rolth can tell that what ever is weighing on her mind, is still doing so, and may be the reason she is taking the stage. She clears her throat, and the crowd hushes to listen to the noble mare. She says, "Friends, as you know, Pholus put both my name and Pelonius's name forward for the next Lead Stallion. No one else has put their name in the ring, and the election is in a couple of days. I have thought long and hard about this, and I have decided that I would not be the best centaur for the job. Yes I was there with our noble lord at Bridge Island, and yes I learned the same lessons he did, but Pelonius didn't need to go through the trials I did, to be humbled. Instead, she has always held the belief that all taurs are worthy, that all efforts ought to be made to reconcile our differences, and the noble races have much to teach us, as well as learn from us. These views, in the past, I thought were both foolish and naive. I now regret that, and share her views. As a result I feel Pelonius should be our next Lead Stallion, and so I now withdraw my name from the race. With the death of our great leader, we need to fill his seat post-haste, and so since she is now running unopposed, I say we skip the formalities and just name Pelonius our new Lead Stallion. All in favor say aye....."

Not a single centaur oppose the idea, and they all begin cheering Pelonius's name.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 1:13:06 PM
Elyas is surprised by Barbale's statement. Not that she would pull out of the race, but that she would push to rush the vote and push Pelonius's immediate election.

this is too fast he thinks and breaking too many rules and traditions all at once. there's no way this will go over well

He raises a finger, about to voice an objection, but thinks better of it as the whole crowd somehow gets behind the crazy declaration.

Once he is able, he will speak with Barbale and urge her to reconsider.
"I understand your desire to leave the race. and to support Pelonius, who is clearly a good candidate. But removing the vote is foolish. your leader has only just passed away, it is possible that there are excellent candidates who have not yet had time to process the death and upcoming election.

"further, Pholus put forth a statement that a Mare should lead, but it is no longer his choice. there may be stallions who want to run, and the voice of the people should have the chance to choose between his wish for change and someone more traditional. even if the vote is an absolute landslide, the vote should be allowed to happen or you lose legitimacy for the changes that both of you and Pholus wanted to see.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 2:32:15 PM
Mak was a gracious winner and congratulated his opponent for a well fought match. Once was over he found Wil and had some of what the crazy man was having, but without the pain numbing effects he didn't hit it as hard as he might once have.

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (normal) or 21 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 7 | Status: none d20+16=17 ;
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 7:16:41 PM
Kiwina worries that Elyas may be right, and looks for clarification -- did Barbale make a recommendation that the crowd got enthusiastic about, or did they really select Pelonius? It probably depends on how the appropriate leaders being here at the moment. . . (Sense motive = 17 to identify potential troublemakers)

He trusts that Pelonius, if she's the leader they need, will be aware of any such problems herself. It just doesn't stop him from looking.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 7:29:26 PM
Wil wakes up with a start and attempts to stand but struggles.
"Oi, the room is a carnival of madness," he holds his head in an attempt to stop the spinning.
"I need a vial of holy water and 25 gp worth of silver dust," he says in a slurred mash of words to the bartender. "Do you know where I can find those? Anyone want to play a game of luck, I have been blessed by Wardd?"

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-used, Summon Monster III-used, Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 7:53:32 PM
Rolth too is taken aback by this sudden turn of events. Still, it is better than what he feared, which was that Barabel might have been harboring doubts after the difficult quest. Rolth looks to Pelonius for her reaction and will wait to follow her lead, celebrating if she accepts the accolade or helping her be heard if she wants to chart a different path. Either way, he will encourage her to accept a trustworthy skeptic into whatever advisory body she sets up, in order to help understand and bring along those who might still have doubts.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Veteran!
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 9:43:17 PM
Tsak nods to Mak
Stay here and keep an eye on Wil, rendezvous at the Rose if things get awkward

He then makes his way to where Kiwina is to watch his back, trying to edge them slowly closer to Rolth, Falco, Son Imod and Elyas.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 12:58:51 AM
Son Imod says, "I know Pholus said if we were to break the tradition of distrust between our respective races then other traditions would have to change and I know that the sentiment here and now while everyone is experiencing much emotions on the day we celebrate Pholus's life is that we unanimously elevate Pelonius to replace him but is everyone who would have had a voice in your normal vote present here or did some go home already or otherwise couldn't make it? I admit that as an outsider here I do not know your nomination process but could other potential leaders throw their hat into the ring as it were between now and your typical election day or are your vote selections limited to the replacements your previous leader puts forth? If only a single candidate exists does that candidate have to get a certain amount of the vote typically in order to still become your leader? Have you ever had only a single candidate in the past and how did that work out historically? I admit there is a lot that I don't know but when it comes to elections I believe the reason they happen is you want citizens to feel as if they have a say in the process of determining who should lead and if a segment of the population believes that things were unfair with respect to the process then that breeds discord among the people. Also I know Pholus suggested a mare should become your leader but if your first mare leader is coronated instead of elected could that also cause hard feelings amongst some of your people? I am not saying don't make Pelonius your leader, I am just saying if you typically observe certain practices in elevating someone to leader that you do so with Pelonius so that everyone of your people feels like they had a say in the process and that she became leader following your normal process. If she becomes leader in an unusual fashion could another faction use that as a basis for a coup attempt under your laws? Again I admit I am ignorant about much concerning your traditions and history but I agree with Elyas's concerns and I just want to make sure that the potential consequences of skipping the election you typically would have have been thought through."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=29 ;
Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 9:55:09 AM
Falco is a little taken aback by Barbale's words and wonders if there is anything else behind this. {Sense Motive: 29} This is the potential start of something new and a complete interruption of the process could give credibility to those who will oppose things.

Falco nods at Elyas and Son Imods word.

"Like the others I by no means know the depth of the politics but please be sure you are not giving a argument to any who want to oppose in the future. If all agree this is ok and wont create added tension that so be it."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 11:29:40 AM
Elyas is shocked about Barbale's statement, and privately asks her to reconsider. Fearing the opposition.

Mak is a good winner, and after his duel, he goes hangs out with Wil and has a few drinks. He isn't drinking to numb the pain anymore, so he shows more restraint than he would have in the past.

Kiwina worries that Elyas may be right, and tries to get a feel for the crowd. He believes Pelonius should know if there is going to be trouble or not.

Wil wakes up form a wee nap, but he is obviously still very drunk.

Rolth to is concerned, though he is relieved that this was what was on Barbales mind, and that she wasn't questioning what she learned. He prepares to help Pelonius, and watches her to determain what she will do.

Tsak tells Mak to watch Wil, as he makes his way to the others, just in case things go south.

Son Imod admits his ignorance to centaur politics, but he worries that this may be a breech in protocol to far, and that it may be considered an unfair election by those who would oppose change.

Falco praises the oratory skils of his friends, but when Barbale does what she does, he to worries about how this will effect the future. He is certain Barbale did what she truly believes is the right thing.

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Pelonius seems a bit shocked by Barbale's announcement, but she doesn't seem overly concerned about it.

Barbale seem relieved as she walks off the stage, only to be confronted by the Petals. She responds in a humble yet noble manner saying, "I truly believe that what I did here was the right thing to do. I feel Pelonius should be the next Lead Stallion, and I will do everything I can to make that happen. I appreciate your concerns, but though my actions are irregular, they aren't without precedent. On Centaur Island, we don't believe in a long election cycle. we simply announce an election will be happening, and give a few days for people to put their name on the ballot, then a week later we vote. When the current Lead Stallion makes the declaration, that they are standing down, like Pholus did, they usually gives a recommendation, or like this case, a couple of options. than the process begins. People have 3 days to put forth any other names, and then the election happens a week later, with the whole process taking roughly 10 days. In the rare case of an unopposed candidate, we usually forgo the election, and just name that individual the Lead Stallion. We are practical folk and see no point in asking our people to go to the polls just for formalities sake, besides, I doubt anyone would go anyway. It has now been 4 days since Pholus made his announcement, and only Pelonius and my names were on the ballot, so with me dropping out, that left Pelonius running unopposed. I appreciate your concern, friends, but things are as they should be.

As Barbale explains her actions and the political ways of Centaur Island, Pelonius takes the stage. There is much cheering, as the people continue to chant her name. Pelonius gives the universal sign to calm down so she can speak, and the crowd goes silent.

"My fellow centaurs, I must admit that this came as a shock to me. I never really expected to win the election, and honestly I'm not sure I wanted to. That said I will strive to lead the good people of this island with fairness, and justice. I recognize that not everyone has shared my views about the unification of the taurs, and seeking better relations with the noble races, views that, like Barbale said, I have held for a long time, but believe me when I say, I will never alienate or disregard someone with a differing view. Instead, like I've always done, I will strive to explain why I believe what I do, and if that individual decides to disregard my words, I will not think less of them for it. That said, regardless of your opinion of the other taur races, we can all agree that improved trade relations with the other islands is a good thing, at least when it comes to profit. According to our friends from the Eight Petaled Rose, the liontaurs have extended their hand in friendship, and have asked for an increase in trade relations. I believe both Centaur and Liontaur islands will benefit greatly from an increase in trade, and so, as my first act as Lead Stallion, I will send an envoy to Liontaur Island to begin trade negotiations. Thank you my friends, and with the guidance of Domi, let us move forward as a people!"

After her speech, Pelonius walks off the stage, and the roar of the crowd is almost deafening, as it chants her name.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 12:31:07 PM
Mak leaned against the table with the drink in his hand while the centaurs worked it out along them who would take the blame for all decisions made in the next few years. Mak didn’t really care who lead who as long as they were directed by their own thoughts and minds. His experience on these islands was that the people here would do as they pleased. He’d not be able to sway their opinions either way so he just sat and toasted whoever claimed to have won.

”I like these centaurs” Mak admitted to Tsak when he returned. ”but if they start beating on one another I’m out. I’ll sit and enjoy the ale.”

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 2:16:54 PM
"The utter irresponsibility," Wil huffed. His voice changed and feminine. A "proper" tone with "proper" posture character appeared to take on Wil's body.
"We are going to head to a proper church to get some holy water. Bartender, do you know where we can find some silver dust?
Wil then made the rounds and filled his head with the updates from recently.
"I think Pelonius would make a great leader," Wil says. "Are we going to..."
Wil stopped when interrupted by another voice. "That was unkind," he says.
"Sure, I will not ask that question for sake of YOUR superstition. We will just wait to see what happens. I will just finish shopping, I guess."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 2:59:35 PM
Elyas accepts the explanation, realizing there is a lot about the Centaurs he doens't understand

he looks to the other petals when Pelonius announces an envoy to be sent to the other island.
"I assume that's going to be us, right? transporting dignitaries, hopefully not getting attacked by a kraken...

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 6:03:16 PM
"I don't know, Elyas. I'm sure we'll find out tomorrow," Kiwina says, referring to the potential they will be asked to help the envoy. Meanwhile, assured that this situation is not a irregular as they might think, he enjoys the festivities.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 8:19:33 PM
Rolth is quite pleased to learn that this is all acceptable by centaur standards, and doubly pleased with Pelonius' inspiring speech, and trebly pleased that she has accepted the liontaur proposal. He turns to his fellow Petals and asks, "Shall we offer to escort her envoy to Liontaur Isle, whether aboard the Rose or as part of a convoy? I should hate to think that something bad might befall the envoy and set back this glorious progress."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 11:08:45 PM
Sure, more politiking, what could possibly go wrong? Tsak drily replies to Rolth.

Tsak isn't really that unhappy about being an envoy, it's either that or 'The Deep'.

He makes his way back to Mak and accepts his pronouncement with a clink of his own ale while he grabs a seat to watch the rest of the evening unfold.

On his way back to the Rose Tsak checks in at the catacombs to purchase some armor.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 12:59:54 AM
Son Imod says to Pelonius, "I understand wanting to prioritize relations with Liontaurs seeing as they actively reached out to you first as your father intended to do the same thing and I had this same discussion with him but you are going to also reach out to my people, the Minotaurs, at some point too? I must admit as an orphan raised by a human I may not be the best representative for my kind but it would be remiss of me to not advocate for my people when I have the chance. I am committed to seeing our races work together and flourish as Imod intended but I would hate to see something that started out as a mission to unite all 3 taur races end up turning into something that united 2 of the races against the 3rd. Do not mistake my concern for an accusation as I do not think that you would intend for this to happen but sometimes what we intend and what comes to be are not one and the same. I would hate for the Minotaurs to learn of communications between the Liontaurs and Centaurs and misinterpret things as them being excluded. We can be a war footed people at times."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 8:15:50 AM
Rolth's offer to be the centaurs bait caused Mak to bring his hand to his forehead. Mention of glorious purpose or progress just evoked a groan from the young nobleman. He'd heard zealots in the past with the same proclamations of hope and a greater tomorrow turn out to be charlatans and mind sucking plants.

Although Mak knew with Rolth that wasn't the case, that he wasn't a mind sucking plant, Mak just wished they'd find different words to express their enthusiasm for their purpose in life...and maybe be a little less enthusiastic. At the bottom of it all was likely to bottom of all things, the ocean. And nothing anyone could or would say was going to make the possibility of entering the depths of the sea more appealing.

"I bet it's cold where that Kraken is." Mak said under his breath as his eyes cut from beneath his hand to Tsak.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 10:51:39 AM
Mak doesn't care who the next leader is, as long as they are on the right path. He has come to learn that he isn't going to sway the taurs, so he toasts the winner.

Wil, asks the bartender where he can obtain some silver dust, and the bartender tells him there is a silversmith down the road, about a block, he could ask there. Wil believes that Pelonius will make a great leader, and starts to ask a question, but is cut off by one of his "friends".

Elyas accepts Barbale's explanation, admitting his ignorance to centaur ways. When Pelonius mentions a envoy, he looks to his fellow Petals and suggests that maybe they will be asked to help out there.

Kiwina answers Elyas by saying they will probably find out tomorrow. upon learning that everything is on the up and up, concerning the election, he is able to enjoy the celebration.

Rolth has a lot to be pleased about, and asks his fellow Petals if they should volunteer to help out with the envoy.

Tsak isn't sure what he would rather do, deal with the deep or be an envoy, as he's none to keen on politics. Tsak makes his way over to Mak and joins him in his cups. On the way back to the Rose, he stops at the catacombs for a purchase.

Son Imod pulls Pelonius aside and shares his concerns. He asks if she plans to communicate with the Minotaurs, as he fears they may feel ganged up on if they aren't included. Pelonius places her hand on the minotaurs shoulder, and says, "I appreciate your concern, and I in no ways desire or plan to avoid the minotaurs. I have to be careful not to over exert my beliefs by ramming new policies down my peoples throats, I truly believe that change is on the horizon, and now I understand that I am to play a role in that change, but to move too fast could cause disaster to fall. My plan is to show the people the benefits of quality trade relations with the liontaurs, who made the first move, by asking us, and than when the people see the value to said relations, I will put forth the idea of extending those trade relations to include the minotaurs."

Mak isn't overly keen on offering themselves to be the envoy, or it's baby sitters, as he fears that can only lead to a confrontation with the kraken.

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The night goes late, but eventually it begins to wind down. As the Petals are heading back to either the Rose or the guest house, depending where they wish to spend the night, they are approached by the young liontaur/centaur couple they met and ferried here. The young couple seems overjoyed at seeing the Petals again, and thanks them for all their help, as well as for their efforts to end taur on taur hate. With the voices of two people who are desperately in love, they enthusiastically invite the Petals to there weeding which will be happening in a few days. They claim they have a priest lined up, but if one of the priestly types, within the Petals, would rather fill the role, they would consider that to be a great honor.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 1:14:47 PM
Falco's concerns are laid mostly to rest but he knows only time will tell if things go as planned.

"What of the mirrors. Do we need to be sure of how they work and take one with us. It could cut down the need for us being curriers after the initial meetings. They should establish someone here to receive the first message when we get close to establish the plan works."

With the mention of the Kraken Falco pauses. "Ballista on the ship might be a nice addition."

He also congratulates the couple but does not step up to be officiant. "While a cleric my devotion is to one of the lesser powers. The Warper-sar may not be the ideal blessing for your union."
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 3:11:48 PM
"Wil, is always happy to profess over a ceremony," Wil says with the feminine voice. "... but expectations would be that he will not manage to complete the ceremony without interruptions. Once he is conscious again I will ask him."
"I'm sure he would be thrilled to weapon up the Rose. How do we make that happen, pool our money? Buy a few ballista?"

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 3:37:22 PM
It was true. Wil was a special kind of crazy and Mak returned to the guest quarters to retire for the evening. The whole leadership issue in at the gathering made Mak a little nervous, so he changed into his adventuring gear, donned his armor and packed everything away for a quick exit. Before he lay down for the night he made certain his weapons were close by and then closed his eyes to rest.

Mak drifted off to sleep he thought on the rioting and blood battles in Aisildur during the Heartseed rebellion that lead up to his near fatal injuries. He could hear the ringing of steel on steel in his head while his breathing evened out and he fell asleep.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 5:37:41 PM
Elyas graciously accepts the invitation, letting the couple know he will attend if they are able to, assuming that they aren't called away before the wedding date. It is clear that Elyas is no priest so he doesn't say anything about the ceremony.

to the others
A ballista might be a good addition, especially since we keep finding ourselves in fights out there. i have not served on a military vessel, does anyone else have experience in using or mounting such a device?

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 8:06:56 PM
Kiwina does not exactly favor putting a ballista on the Rose. It would mark the ship as a combatant, and Kiwina thinks they are more likely to depend on diplomacy around the islands. Plus, Mak in the crow's nest is probably more effective. But he won't try to overrule the group if they think it is best.

Kiwina heads to the Rose to rest after telling the young couple he would be happy to attend.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 9:42:49 PM
Rolth opines, "I think the biggest benefit of getting a ballista would be to let the crew have something that can hurt the tough monsters that we tend to run into. But I don't feel strongly about it if not everyone agrees. More importantly, Captain Kiwina, would you be willing to partner with me to officiate the wedding for this young couple. I think it would be nice symmetry to have a liontaur shaman and centaur druid present this wonderful union. Will you do it?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 10:53:03 PM
Tsak makes his way back to the Rose.

As he looks over the ship in the moonlight he tries to imagine a ballista and where it would sit. He comes to the conclusion that it would only add weight and slow them down. Currently the biggest weapon the Rose has is speed and manouvreability thanks to her steam powered fan. He wonders whether a big lump of metal would thwart that.
Also he won't be able to afford it after he's bought some shiny new armor.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Thursday February 3rd, 2022 11:30:07 PM
Son Imod decides to stay at the guest house and also to collect more lifewood for another flask before heading off to bed.

When approached by the Centaur and the Liontaur he says, "It would appear the officiating of your wedding has already been spoken for and while I follow Imod as a Druid and Green Mage my powers while divine are derived from nature, itself. However, providing we are still in town at the time I would be more than happy to bear witness to your blessed union."

(OOC: Can Taur hybrids exist? I know the 3 species of Taur were once a single species with characteristics of all 3 individual races but could you have a half-liontaur / half-centaur? I ask because if this is possible I might want to play as a hybrid in a future campaign)

DM Edit: I don't know, but I don't see why not. May be a good topic to bring up on the DM's board. Along with whether or not a mixed taur race would be allowed to be played.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Friday February 4th, 2022 10:50:49 AM
OOC: Minotaur/Centaur hybrid is a Cow or Human. Wemic/Minotaur hybrid is a Leonal Agathion. Centaur/Wemic hybrid is a Sphinx. Perhaps they are all descended from Chimera's?

Mak rolled in his sleep as images of mixed up taur races entered his head. He laughed in his sleep at the thought of a Minotaur/Centaur hybrid being a cow.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday February 4th, 2022 11:19:38 AM
Falco is a little more at ease, now that things have been explained, though he does believe time will be the deciding factor. He asks what is to be done with the mirrors. He suggests putting a ballista, on the Rose. Falco graciously declines the offer to officiate the wedding, claiming the Warper-Sar may not be the higher power they want blessing their nuptials.

One of Wil's "friends" suggests that Wil would be happy to officiate the wedding, and that Wil would like the idea of a few ballista. She asks how they would do that, and if they should pool their money.

Mak is reminded about Wil's "special" status.He feels a little on edge after the leadership scenario, so he donns his armor, and makes sure his weapons are at the ready. Mak has dreams of past battles, and mixed taurs

Elyas is happy to attend the wedding, but he is no priest. He likes the idea of mounting ballista, on the Rose.

Kiwina isn't keen on the idea of arming the rose, as he doesn't want people to think they are a threat when they are trying to be diplomatic. That said, he will go with the flow. He says he will be happy to attend the wedding.

Rolth says that he thinks the biggest benefit of a ballista would be for the crew to be able to defend themselves. He asks Kiwina to join him in officiating the wedding.

Tsak tries to imagine a ballista on the Rose, and concludes that speed is the Rose's greatest weapon, and he worries that a ballista may slow it down.

Son Imod is pleased to attend the wedding.

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(OOC... Ballista cost 500 gp, do 3d8 damage, have a 19-20 crit range, fire up to 120 ft. and take a 5 ft space. They can be made masterwork and enchanted (though the enchanting costs twice the normal amount), and they can wear armor (treated as a huge creature). A small creature firing a ballista takes a -6 on attack rolls, and a medium takes a -4 (Large don't take any penalties). A large creature can load it as a full round action, but smaller creatures require 2 full round actions, a single large creature can load it buy themselves, but it takes 2 smaller creatures to do the job.)

The majority of the Petals seem to be wanting to arm the Rose, with only Kiwina and Tsak against the idea. Everyone is happy to attend the wedding, though whether or not we see a centaur/liontaur priestly combo is up to Kiwina. The Petals are told that the wedding will be held in 3 days, and that they will have seats of honor, and that the couple inform Rolth and Kiwina that they love the idea of the dual race officiates.

Pelonius answers Falco's question by saying, "I will definitely make sure the other taurs receive their mirror, in fact I plan on sending the Liontaur's mirror along with the envoy, with a near future envoy taking the minotaur's mirror to them." Overhearing the conversation, Hollyhocks speaks up and says, "I was waiting for an opportunity to bring this up, but it hasn't happened until now. As you know, I've been seeking guidance as to the uses for the mirrors, and last night I had a dream. In the dream I saw a liontaur standing in front of the liontaur mirror, a minotaur standing in front of the minotaur mirror, and a centaur standing in front of the centaur mirror. They all were touching the frame of their mirror, and were able to see and communicate with each other. I then saw them all step into their mirror, and they all entered a nice room with a round table in the middle, they all gathered around the table, and it seemed as though they were discussing something, though I don't know what. I got the impression that the 3 taurs were all leaders of their kind, and that they were working together, inside the "mirror room", on gods knows what. Whatever they were working on, they all seemed to be working as equals, and of one mind. I woke up shortly after, and I'm convinced that this was a sign from Domi, and that he has answered my prayers"

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday February 4th, 2022 12:11:46 PM
Well that's certainly handy of Domi to send a user guide for these things. I tried to learn what i could of the mirrors using my own skill and research and came up sadly empty. if they work the way your dream implies, they are quite useful in your goals to unite the races.

to the other Petals Elyas comments
well it sounds like we have a few more days here. what are we going to do before the wedding? it feels like a lon time since we've had nothing pressing on our agenda.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Friday February 4th, 2022 2:25:17 PM
Mak went to the stables to look into some animal training, but not before agreeing to attend the wedding. He volunteered to "work the door" to keep people annoyed by the idea of a mixed race coupling away from the ceremony.

At the stables he asked about getting his horse trained and how long it might take. He also purchased a signet ring, parchment, and charcoal

OOC: He wants to use a variant of the "Help" trick, except that the animal doesn't try to return with the person it seeks. Also rather than wait to have a signet made I'd appreciate it if he "finds" his old signet ring in the bottom of his quiver or some place he's overlooked it.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday February 4th, 2022 2:32:20 PM
Wil puts himself to bed or someone puts him to bed, it's confusing.
He wakes with a hangover in the morning but heads to the silversmith. After he retrieved the silver, he asked about getting some weapons for the Rose and where he would go to look into that.
"Oh, I need some holy water. I can do this myself..", he grumbles as he heads back to his room for prayers.
(OOC: Wil tells the others what he hears from the silversmith about the weapons.)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-used, Summon Monster III-used, Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Friday February 4th, 2022 3:44:24 PM
"Rolth, we could officiate, but I'd have to follow your lead. Where I grew up, when two people wanted to marry they went to the chief and said, We'd like to go together. Do we have your blessing? Almost invariably his response was, Yeah, go. And that's all there was to it." Kiwina tries to remember what happened with Caliphon and Yuria. He is certain her chief withheld approval of their union, for all that he had to publicly back down from objecting to her traveling to Centaur Island. Well, Jasak's approval didn't matter here, but he thinks that Pelonius'es will. And that it probably won't be hard to come by. "I will do it if they have Pelonius'es blessing. And we'll need someone local to help plan a service that will satisfy both traditions."

"Let's ask Ramsey what he thinks about the ballista."

OOC: Highlight to display spoiler: {1. I think my sheet is properly updated. I bought gear based on the money I had recorded on it, then discovered it was more than WBL. Trimmed some items.
2. Kiwina would agree with Mak that a centaur/minotaur or liontaur/minotaur is human. Where else would humans have come from?}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday February 4th, 2022 11:32:22 PM
Tsak is quite happy to take a few days as it will allow him to get his shopping done.
The normally stoic ranger is quite excited about his new sword and armor.

He looks forward to the wedding, that couple deserve some happiness after what they've been thru.

The information about the mirrors is a definite step in the right direction, they indeed seem to be powerful artefacts. He'll wait patiently to see what role the Petals might play in making all that happen.

He sleeps on the Rose, checks in on Wil the next morning and goes for a walk with Esmerelda and Mak to see Elmer.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday February 5th, 2022 9:50:09 AM
Rolth thanks Kiwina for being willing to join in officiating, and asks Hollyhocks for guidance on how to do it in a way that will be acceptable to most of the locals.

With respect to the mirrors, Rolth is enthusiastic about carrying one back to the liontaurs, and also wonders whether Pelonius thinks it might be a good idea for us to carry along the minotaur one to take to the Purple Duke after we go back to Liontaur Isle. That way the mirror and envoy would be protected by the Petals, and we could make introductions to the Duke. Rolth will not insist on this path if Pelonius has other plans, but wants to offer it as an option.

Rolth also suggests that a schedule be proposed for timing when the various taur leaders will attempt to contact each other. There may be a way to tell when one leader is trying to reach the others, but if not, perhaps having a regular schedule, at least to start off with, would be a good idea. For example, it could be set at noon of the first day of each five-day week.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Monday February 7th, 2022 12:50:20 AM
Son Imod says, "I'm fine with installing a ballista on the Rose but I admit I don't know much about siege weaponry. I guess let me know how much we have to chip in for this upgrade to our ship."

He says to Hollyhocks and the others, "I'm relieved to hear that each taur race will have their mirror. If we are available when you send the Minotaur mirror back to Minotaur Island and my compatriots agree I would be happy to see it delivered safely."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday February 7th, 2022 10:12:54 AM
"A vision of great usefulness, Lets us hope that we can make that idea come to pass."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday February 7th, 2022 10:42:29 AM
Elyas comments on the usefulness, of the mirrors, assuming of course that Hollyhocks's dream is real. he asks the other Petals what they should do in the days leading up to the wedding.

Mak volunteers to play bouncer at the wedding, in case anyone wishes to interfere with the joyous day. he wishes to give some special training to Elmer, though he learns that no one in town has such skills. (I don't believe that trick is Woldian) he also makes a few mundane purchases.

Wil goes to purchase some silver dust, and the silver smith is happy to oblige. when asked about arming the rose, the smith suggest asking around the shipyard, he says he has heard that their is a ship builder down their who can outfit a ship for navel combat.

Kiwina tells Rolth that he would be willing to help officiate, but says he will has to follow Rolth's lead as he is unfamiliar with weeding practices. he adds that he will only do so if Pelonius gives her blessing. Kiwina suggest asking Ramsey about the ballista.

Tsak is happy for some down time, and plans on doing some shopping. He is looking forward to the wedding and wishes the couple much deserved happiness. He is encouraged by Hollyhocks's dream, and after a good nights sleep, on the Rose, he goes with Mak to see Elmer.

Rolth thanks Kiwina for agreeing to help with the wedding, and ask Hollyhocks for guidance. Of course the cleric is happy to oblige. He wishes to deliver the mirror to the liontaurs, and than continue on and deliver the minotaur's mirror as well. He asks Peolnius's opinion about that, and offers to make introductions to the Purple Duke. Finally he suggests the 3 leaders make a schedule to get together regularly.

Son Imod is fine with a ballista, but admits he needs to be educated on their functionality. He volunteers the Petal's services in delivering the minotaur's mirror.

Falco finds Hollyhock's dream helpful.

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Pelonius with a very stern face says, "I will only agree to the wedding under one condition!" She then breaks out in laughter as she says, "And that condition is that I'm invited!" Caliphon and Yuria simultaneously let out a sigh of relief when Pelonius shares her "condition" and than Caliphon says, "You are most welcome my lady, But I never thought such a noble person would desire to attend such a humble wedding." To which Pelonius responds, "Nonsense, there is no such thing as a humble wedding. There is nothing more noble than the love and uniting of two individuals. I will consider it an honor to attend." Caliphon and Yuria both blush as the new Lead Stallion speaks and thanks her for her kind words and desire to attend.

Pelonius says to the petals, concerning the mirrors, "You have done so much already, I was struggling to bring myself to ask you to accompany the mirrors, but I must confess that I would feel much better if I knew you guys were there to protect the envoy, and their precious cargo. I agree that the mirrors should find their proper homes as soon as possible, and as soon as the envoy delivers the liontaur's mirror, they should continue on to Minotaur Island, Though I have no idea how long negotiations will take on Liontaur Island."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday February 7th, 2022 12:56:02 PM
Elyas nods at the statement, having expected that th Petals would probably be asked to continue ferrying envoys between the islands.

Guess we better get those two mirrors loaded back onto the Rose, eh?

there seems to be some time before the Petals will be leaving, but if needed Elyas will again help move the mirrors with some teleportation magic

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday February 7th, 2022 1:04:10 PM
Tsak watches as Mak walks Elmer thru what he wants him to do time and time again. And time and time again the horse fails to understand anything except the sugar cube in his friends hand. Whilst he can appreciate Mak's dilemma after facing similar issues with the headstrong Esmerelda, that doesn't stop him from finding the whole process hilarious.

Later back on deck he catches up with news about the wedding, the mission of the mirrors and the arming of The Rose.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Monday February 7th, 2022 1:43:42 PM
Wil returns to the others. His voice and parts seem to be returned to normal, outside of the circles around his eyes. He tells the others about the shipbuilder near the docks. The fact that the builder may be able to arm the Rose. He asks if anyone would like to accompany him and how they were going to split up the cost. "Maybe three, how many should we purchase? I don't think we want to come across as a warship, we may need to be less obvious due to our diplomatic work but we need to protect ourselves and the crew."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Monday February 7th, 2022 3:41:39 PM
OOC: It's looking hopeful that using the Deliver trick will do what Mak wants. See the rules forum.

Mak didn't give up in his quest to see about training his horse. If one guy couldn't do what he needed he'd see another. He was determined to find a way to send Elmer back to town if forced to leave him alone at night.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Monday February 7th, 2022 7:53:12 PM
Kiwina suggests that Elyas learn a place here on Centaur Island well enough to teleport to it, just in case.

As far as ballistae go, Kiwina was serious about getting Ramsey's input. As Rolth pointed out, such a thing will give the crew a chance to influence a fight. If the crew isn't ready and willing, Kiwina still doesn't see much point.

Kiwina spends the next day working with Rolth and Hollyhocks -- and the young couple -- on what sort of ceremony the young couple ought to have.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday February 7th, 2022 9:45:06 PM
Rolth will work with Kiwina, Hollyhocks, and the young couple on the wedding arrangements, and help see to the loading of the two mirrors onto the Rose. He'll also join Captain Kiwina in checking with the crew regarding the installation of ballistae.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Tuesday February 8th, 2022 3:00:16 AM
Son Imod says, "We can oversee the mirrors to where they belong and still take the time to attend the wedding right? I know you said we need to move them home as soon as possible but can we take the few days to go to the wedding of Caliphon and Yuria first?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:44:42 AM
"Having a shipbuilder to do the work is good but Kiwina makes a good point. Lets go see Ramsey on the way."

If he can be found Falco will run the idea past Ramsey explaining that he is uncomfortable with the crew being defenseless if the Petals are off the boat during a fight.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Tuesday February 8th, 2022 10:50:54 AM

Elyas isn't surprised about Pelonius's request, and suggests it's time to load the mirrors again, though he isn't sure when they will actually be leaving port, though it is clear that it will be after the wedding.

Tsak finds Mak's efforts to train Elmer to be quite comical. even though it hits a little close to home, reminding him of his efforts with Esmeralda. Back at the Rose he catches up with all the going ons.

Wil relates his findings on the ship builder who can arm a ship, and asks how may they should consider adding. He ask how they should split the cost, and who would like to join him, to go meet the craftsman.

Mak comes up with another idea for training Elmer to return to the nearest town when ordered to do so, and after a few ideas, he decides that if he treats the returning as a performance, maybe he can get the horse to do his bidding. (Feel free to roll your handle animal check to teach the preform trick. DC 15)

KIwina suggests that Elyas find a safe spot to teleport to, here on Centaur Island, just in case. he doubles down on his desire to get Ramsey's opinion before arming the Rose, and spends the day with Rolth, Hollyhocks, and the young couple, on planning the perfect wedding.

Rolth works with Kiwina, Hollyhocks, and the couple on the wedding, he helps load the mirrors back onto the Rose, and he sits in on the conversation with Ramsey about the ballista

Son Imod asks if they can wait until after the wedding before heading out on the mirror delivery mission. Pelonius answers, Of course, It's going to take a few days to put together the envoy, as well as write a letter of introduction for each of the other taur leaders, and outfit the whole endeavor. let's say you ship out the day after the wedding, that should give me plenty of time to finish the things I need to do.

Falco is glad that they found someone who can out fit the Rose, but agrees that asking Ramsey his opinion is wise. He shares his concerns with the skipper.

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The Petals make their way back to the Rose, to ask Ramsey for his opinion, on arming the ship, and the brambletaur answers, "I can see the value in both arming the Rose, and leaving her as is. As diplomats, a show of force can be either a boon or a bane, depending on the situation, that said giving the crew the chance to defend against threats, can also be a boon or a bane. In other words, I see the value and downside of both sides of the coin. I can't make this decision for you, because honestly, I can't decide which is better. If you decide to add ballista, I would recommend three as a logical number. It's enough to give the Rose some teeth, without transforming her into a war ship. It might help the crew to feel more at ease having a few ballista, on deck, but they will need to be trained on the proper use, of the siege weapons, we don't want a freaked out sailor firing prematurely on anyone."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday February 8th, 2022 11:29:02 AM
You raise good points, Ramsey Elyas replies.

So far we have managed to repel attackers using our own weapons and a bit of magic, will ballistas give us enough extra might without making us too threatening for diplomatic missions? that fight against the eel-men was rough but i don't think ballistas would have accomplished anything there. same with the fight against the pirates. what do you all think?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2) d20+5=9 ; d20+5=23 ;
Tuesday February 8th, 2022 1:44:12 PM
On the point of Ballista, Mak pointed out that they wouldn't do much for raiding parties coming over the rail but they would discourage ships whose captains thought about coming alongside. He didn't mention that they'd come in handy against sea monsters, mostly because he didn't like those thoughts in his head.

Elsewhere he tried to train Elmer as he worked with the animal, but it looked like it was going to take a couple of weeks at the rate he was going.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Tuesday February 8th, 2022 6:26:11 PM
"I'm am not a fan of your logic, Elyas. Not because I disagree but I agree. The ballista would be great against other boats and bigger monsters. Are we planning on either? Well... planning is probably not the best word. Why would we plan for that? Anyways, I still think it would be good to have a couple. Can we control them all at once with magic, if needed. That would be cool. "

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Tuesday February 8th, 2022 7:13:31 PM
Kiwina considers helping Mak train Elmer, but he has little skill with animals. Tsak probably has much more.

"What fights have we had on the Rose? Harpies, goblin pirates, merrow, different pirates, the eel things."

For all that taurs tend to follow Domi, Kiwina can't imagine a marriage ceremony that focuses on courage. Perhaps Flower or Serenbeth. He most definitely cannot envision Ffloy as suitable for such a ceremony. Or perhaps the gods can be left out of it. It isn't about them, after all. . .

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+7=10 ;
Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:57:46 PM
(Animal Handling =10)

To be clear, I can only see the ballistae being used against other ships or large creatures that are beside the Rose. Firing at something that is already on the ship is a recipe for disaster. Too much chance of hitting the ship, the rigging or the crew. I'm still against them, but if we are to have them then I would think that two, one fore and one aft would be enough.

As Mak continues to work with Elmer, Tsak gives him a hand where he can. He is dubious as to how helpful he has been.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Wednesday February 9th, 2022 2:23:57 AM
Son Imod says, "Why not 3 as Ramsey recommended in a triangle formation with one in the bow and 2 in the stern?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday February 9th, 2022 9:43:00 AM
"Three seems a proper number though I am not sure how to train the crew in their use. Maybe the vendor has a training program. Only using them against large creatures or ships makes sense to me as well, at the least it might give us enough time to properly arm ourselves before a fight."

Falco will go along with the plan that seems to be taking shape, he would also want to learn the basics of the weapon.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday February 9th, 2022 11:19:29 AM
Elyas feels Ramsey brings up some good points, and as a result questions if ballista are necessary.

Mak explains that their are some situations when ballista would come in handy, and other times when they wouldn't be as useful. Now that he has a path, he realizes that training Elmer is going to take some time.

Wil agrees with Elyas that Ramsey makes some good points, but draws a different conclusion from them. He wonders if the could be controlled by magic, and thinks that would be cool.

Kiwina tries helping Mak with Elmer, but his skill with animals is limited. he thinks maybe Tsak would have greater skill, when it comes to animals. He recalls the times they have had to fight on the Rose, and the enemies involved. He wonders whether or not the god of courage would be best brought up at a wedding, and ponders which god would be a better fit, or if the gods even need to be honored at a wedding.

Tsak explains when and when not to use a ballista. He is still opposed to them, but suggests 2 would be enough, if the majority decide to purchase them. The ranger gives Mak a hand with Elmer's training.

Son Imod thinks 2 is better than 3, and suggests proper placement of the siege weapons.

Falco also thinks 3 is the magic number. He wonders if the vendor can give some training on his wares, and decides he would like to be trained. He realizes that ballista are essentially ginormous crossbows, so the training shouldn't be over-hard.

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As the petals further discuss the use of ballista,and whether they should be purchased, Ramsey interrupts by saying, [b]"My friends, perhaps you should take a vote. It seems that some of you are in favor of arming the Rose, while others are opposed, to the idea. Before you can move forward, you need to know where the majority stands. I speak for the crew when I say, we trust your judgment. You have done well to protect this ship in the past, and if you decide that ballista aren't needed, we will support you. On the other hand, If you decide to arm the Rose, we will support you in that endeavor as well.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Wednesday February 9th, 2022 12:06:14 PM
OOC: Adding ballista to the Rose will add another bit of complexity to battles at sea. We should designate one of the players as the controller for those, targeting, attack rolls, etc. Maybe Tsak or someone without an effective ranged attack. I'd also like to point out that Ballista are exotic weapons and require proficiency in Seige Weapons, so we'll have a size penalty(medium creatures) as well as a weapon prof penalty. Anyone have a feat they'll burn for that. Maybe one of our WLA members that get free feats for gold?

Mak continued concentrating on Elmer's progress with the aid of Tsak and the others. He was determined to not have to leave his horse unattended again.

OOC: The performance is to wait an hour and then leave, The performance starts with a given command.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday February 9th, 2022 3:56:09 PM
[ooc: good points on the actual use of the ballistas, Mak. i was assuming we would have the crew run them but if they need special feats/training that might not be possible...]

Elyas is a little surprised that Ramsey brings up doing something like this with a vote.

"I will side with whatever our good Captain decides. something with big implications like this should not be ruled by simple majority vote. Kiwina has heard our arguments, it is their final say.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday February 9th, 2022 4:04:11 PM
(OOC: I was wondering if we could set it up so that some of the NPCs could operate the ballista.)
Wil votes to add the ballista. "We can certainly figure out how its going to work once they are installed.
I've been thinking about the Deep a lot lately. Any ideas on how to prepare for attacks. I wonder if it may send some minion on our next trip. We should install long eyelash-like things on the sides of the ship. Maybe it will make the monsters fall.. I don't know.." Wil laughed. "I'm just putting it out there."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday February 9th, 2022 10:27:24 PM
Rolth had not considered how difficult it might be to train the crew on the use of ballistae. With that added complication, he is leaning toward skipping that in favor of finding other ways to protect the ship and giving the crew a way to defend itself. Although perhaps not batting eyelashes as some have suggested :)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Wednesday February 9th, 2022 10:44:08 PM
Kiwina's take on the ballista is that it would be a way for the crew to protect themselves. He is not in favor of having one if the crew won't be able to use it. And while the Petals could probably afford to hire a crewman who'd been taught how to use a ballista, hiring one with much experience at it is probably a different matter.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday February 9th, 2022 10:56:14 PM
(OOC from memory there were 2 or 3 brambletaurs (like Ramsay) on the ship's crew - could we pay to have them trained in the use of the ballista? Or possibly some of them were military prior to being turned? Certainly their size (are they medium or large? they were originally taurs that were changed into plants...) would enable them to use the weapon more easily. Happy to roll for them if we do go ahead with this.)

Tsak starts to see some progress with Mak and Elmer, so he and Esmerelda make a habit of helping them on a regular basis. (OOC with what frequency do I need to roll the assistance?)

Aside from that Tsak purchases a new falchion which is lighter and stronger and faster and sharper and waay swishier than his old one. He puts in some time practicing with it to improve his form.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Wednesday February 9th, 2022 11:31:24 PM
(OOC: I am probably going to take WLA training once I get my share of new gold; I'm not sure how far I can go right away but I will have feats to burn and aside from some spells Son Imod is not really good at range, plus he is size large so IDK if he would suffer the same penalty using a balista as a medium person; would need 3500 in gold to pay for exotic weapon proficiency)

Son Imod says, "It appears to me that the benefits of ballistas outway the drawbacks. I vote we install 3 ballista on the Rose."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday February 10th, 2022 10:14:05 AM
"I am hoping these will not be used except in an extreme circumstance but think their addition could help in a pinch. Of course I will be no help in using them given my stature."

"Beyond that I do not know enough about the the defensive options for a boat."
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday February 10th, 2022 12:56:43 PM
Mak continues to train Elmer, thankful for the help of his friends.

Elyas is surprised Ramsey suggested voting, and decides it's best to leave the decision up to Kiwina.

Wil votes to add the ballista, and suggests another protection option, as he considers "The Deep"

Rolth didn't consider the training required, and is considering skipping the idea, though he would still like to give the crew a way to defend themselves.

Kiwina is only in favor of ballista, because it makes it possible for the crew to defend themselves. If they can't use it, than he isn't in favor of it. He considers trying to hire someone with the skill set, but worries that may prove difficult.

Tsak continues to help with Elmer's training. (SInce their has already been a successful Handle animal check, further checks aren't needed, though it still takes time, so the role play, or at least a mentioning of the training is needed) Besides helping train Elmer, he also works out with his new sword.

Son Imod is in favor of the ballista

Falco is in favor, though he is quick to point out that his size would be a problem. He can think of no other ideas to defend the ship.

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Here is how the official vote stands right now, based on yesterday's post.
Mak and Tsak didn't officially vote

Falco, Son Imod, and Wil vote in favor

Kiwina and Rolth are in favor of giving the crew a means to defend themselves, but the training is a deterrent to them.

Elyas prefers to let Kiwina decide.

Personally I don't care if you choose to add the ballista or not. If you do decide, Mark and myself will have to come up with a stat block for the ballista operators (assuming they will be manned by the crew). In combat, I can tell you now, that I will probably let you guys control them, unless I have a good reason to take control, How Mark, or any future DM chooses to operate, in combat, is up to them. I just need a accurate vote, so as to decide whether or not you wish to RP a ballista purchase.

Seeing Rolth and Kiwina's concerns, Ramsey offers, "If it helps any, I still haven't hired replacements for the crewman killed by those eel thingies, if you want, I can try to find crew who are trained in the use of siege engines, maybe with a military background.? Just a thought. We will support whatever you decide."

Mak and Tsak see good progress in Elmer's training, though obviously animal training doesn't happen overnight. (common tricks take a week to learn, and it has been 3 days.)

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Thursday February 10th, 2022 2:46:28 PM
If he had to vote Mak would say yes. He just hoped his share of the cost would be small so as not to impact his way of life. Meanwhile he worked daily with Elmer.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Thursday February 10th, 2022 3:36:06 PM
Wil has little to offer. He just listens intently, ready to speak to the merchant..
"Um.. I need to check on the WLA.. I had started on that path then stopped. My mind being as chaotic as it is. hmmm.."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday February 10th, 2022 4:44:46 PM
If a vote is needed, Elyas will cast his vote in line with Kiwina, which sounds like it is a 'yes' if we're able to let the crew use them.

if we do face something as large as a kraken though, we will need more than a ballista. I will have to think on other resources or spells that could help us be prepared if one of those monsters really is out there.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Thursday February 10th, 2022 6:13:43 PM
Kiwina is growing less fond of the idea of ballistae. At least until other options for protecting the crew are considered. Perhaps there's some way to disable intruders who step onto the Rose without harming the crew. Perhaps there's a way to let the crew protect themselves without forcing them into battle.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday February 10th, 2022 9:25:17 PM
Rolth opines that we are getting distracted from our more important duties by the whole issue of the ballistae and suggests that we get on with wedding preparations and then envoy escort/mirror delivery. We can revisit the issue if we find that our more usual style of combat is no longer sufficient. "As long as we stick together and keep the faith, nothing can stop us!’

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday February 10th, 2022 11:09:14 PM
Good idea, put the ballista on the back burner and we'll see if we can think of other, more subtle, ways to protect the crew. As far as the wedding goes, I'll stand with Mak on the door. Do we know if anyone is needed or has offered to escort the bride? Is that a thing? If anyone needs us Mak and I are off training Elmer to use a ballista!

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Friday February 11th, 2022 12:45:20 AM
Son Imod says, "Have we divied up the share of the new loot yet? I think I want to start looking at that WLA training. Though if we aren't getting the ballista I'll have to learn something else with my training."

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday February 11th, 2022 10:28:31 AM
OOC... Just so you know, if it seems like I am dragging things out, it is because I am. Dan wrote the next module, and Mark and I both felt it needed a lot of work, which Mark did the vast majority of, and we finally got it shipped out the PTB's for review yesterday. Hopefully we can have it ready to go soon.

Mak is in favor of arming the Rose, he just hopes it won't cost that much. Meanwhile he keeps training Elmer. (day 4)

Wil has little to add, though he mentions updating his WLA status.

Elyas figures they will need more than a ballista or 3 if facing something like a kraken

Kiwina is growing less inclined to purchase ballista, and prefers to think up other means for the crew to defend themselves.

Rolth thinks they have more important things to do, than arming the Rose at the moment, and this is a distraction. He is certain that as long as the Petals stick together, they will be fine.

Tsak is all in on putting the ballista on the back burner. He decides he will stand with Mak to help keep out any riff raff. He wonders who will escort the bride down the isle, and if that is even a thing among taurs. In the meanwhile he is helping Mak train Elmer (day 4)

Son Imod wonders about loot distribution, and wants to put some of his hard earned share on WLA training. What feats will he get from his special training?

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So it looks like we have a tie. something as big as this would be best if there was a obvious majority, so lets go ahead and put this on the back burner for now. If I misinterpreting your posts, please shoot me an email, so I can fix the issue.

Falco, Son Imod, Mak, and Wil vote in favor

Kiwina, Elyas, Tsak and Rolth vote against, for now.

With the ballista purchase put on the back burner, attention is put on the wedding. It is decided that it is to be more of a simple affair, as the happy couple are humble people, and don't believe in or want a lot of fanfare. Rolth and Kiwina are to tag team officiate, and Pelonius volunteers to walk the blushing bride down the isle.

The big day finally arrives, and it turns out to be a splended day. The air is comfortable, and the sun is shining. At the temple of Domi. Caliphon is waiting at the alter with our two "priests" and the place is surprisingly rather full. Maybe the speeches at the Pholus's celebration of life, as well as the departed's own words, at the end of his life, are taking root, as obviously the overwhelming majority of the guests would have no way of knowing the couple. It is clear by the pre-ceremony hub-bub, that people are seeing this mixed race union as metaphorical for the direction things seem to be heading on Centaur Island, and, with any luck, the rest of the taur isles as well, and the people seem to be excited about the changing of the political seasons

Yuria looks beautiful, even to those who wouldn't normally find a liontaur beautiful, and she walks with such grace, that you would expect her to be walking down palace corridors, schmoozing with court dignitaries, and not the humble, yet beautiful life her and Caliphon are to share together. There is no music, as Pelonius walks her escort down the isle, but it is as if music would distract from such a lovely scene, and you find yourself glad for it's absence. Yuria arrives at the alter, and Pelonius leaves and takes her seat of honor, both as Lead Stallion, and bridal escort. and now the spotlight is on Rolth and Kiwina.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Friday February 11th, 2022 12:31:20 PM
OOC: Mak was neutral mostly about the ballista so the decision to wait is fine with him.

Once more Mak wore his military uniform along with the family blade at his hip. As for his bow he had it along with the majority of his gear stowed aboard the Rose. Elmer stood outside ready for a quick getaway.

To Tsak he commented. "Quiet so far. Seems the rabble-rouses are staying home today."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday February 11th, 2022 12:50:06 PM
Elyas sits towards the back, really interested in how this ceremony will look. even among humans having families from different backgrounds join together can always be a really fascinating blend, even more os in what must be one of the first very public inter-species weddings on this island.

He is excited about the ceremony and ready to bring some fanfare with some fireworks and magic, but the quiet solemn mood deters him from any of that. he waits quietly for his companions to lead the show

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday February 11th, 2022 3:45:29 PM
Wil grumbles for a little bit, which sets off several "other" arguments and he is occupied for a little bit with multiple internal conversations. In the end, he is fine, along with the others.
"It is not a democracy," Wil is heard saying a few times loudly while walking down the busy streets.
He then seeks out a WLA trainer, stating he recalls taking the initial training.
"Oh," he suddenly remembered. "This was where I picked up Iron Will feat.. i believe. I believe I would need to train up for level 2. I do not recall doing this."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday February 11th, 2022 9:15:31 PM
Tsak grunts his assent to Mak. Lets hope they stay there
He glances down at Esmerelda who, for once, is sitting at his feet rather than investigating everything around her. He spent most of the morning debating whether to bring her or leave her on the Rose.
So far so good on both fronts.

He peeks inside at the service when he gets a chance. Having started life as a slave then moved into adventuring he has had little time or inclination to find a mate. He finds the whole thing more than a little strange, but also intriguing.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday February 11th, 2022 10:09:07 PM
Rolth makes sure to brush out his main and don his fancy duds that were a gift from Wardd's acolytes back on Minotaur Isle. Thus splendified, he takes his place at the altar with Caliphon and Kiwina, awaiting the completion of Yuria's graceful entrance. As Pelonius takes her seat, Rolth offers a short invocation to kick off the ceremony, raising his hands to reveal again his Mark of Domi.

"May the eyes of Domi be drawn here today to this ceremony. For today we bring together taur and taur, wedding these two fine young ones, before the eyes of the community. May Domi bless this union, taur to taur and kind to kind, as an example to all who come after us. In Domi's name we pray."

With that, he turns to the congregated crowd, and continues,

"Welcome, family, friends and loved ones. We gather here today to celebrate the wedding of Caliphon and Yuria. You have come here to share in this formal commitment they make to one another, to offer your love and support to this union, and to allow them to start their married life together surrounded by the people dearest and most important to them. So welcome to one and all, who have traveled from near and far. We thank you for your presence here today and now ask for your blessing, encouragement, and lifelong support, for their decision to be married.
Marriage is perhaps the greatest and most challenging adventure of taur relationships. No ceremony can create your marriage; only you can do that—through love and patience; through dedication and perseverance; through talking and listening, helping and supporting and believing in each other; through tenderness and laughter; through learning to forgive, learning to appreciate your differences, and by learning to make the important things matter, and to let go of the rest. What this ceremony can do is to witness and affirm the choice you make to stand together as lifemates and partners.

But marriage is not just a ceremony joining two taurs, it is also of significance to the community. And this one more than most. Kiwina, I believe that you have some words to share in that regard?”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Saturday February 12th, 2022 10:07:10 AM
Falco is surprisingly excited for the wedding. He cleans up as best he can, maybe purchases a new cloak if that is possible given his size compared to most vendors. Before things start he decides that as a wedding gift he will offer some gold and encourage them to make a life in this area.

Once things start he listens intently.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Saturday February 12th, 2022 1:26:32 PM
"Two people in love do not live in isolation. Their love is a source of strength with which they may nourish not only each other but also the world around them. And in turn, we, their community of friends and family, have a responsibility to this couple. By our steadfast care, respect, and love, we can support their marriage and the new family they are creating today."

"Will everyone please rise? Will you who are present here today, surround Yuria and Caliphon in love, offering them the joys of your friendship, and supporting them in their marriage? So signify by saying, We will."

After the community response, Kiwina continues, "You may be seated."

"Yuria and Caliphon, your journey began the moment you first met. You took the time to learn what makes the other person smile, what makes them laugh and how to best support them when life is less than simple. You accepted each other’s families, communities, and lifelong friends, and invited them to join together with you."

"Please declare your intent to marry."

Kiwina waits as the couple say that they wish to marry each other, in their own words. When they are done, he does not need to pronounce them husband and wife; they have already done so themselves.

"Remember that patience — rooted in faith, trust, and acceptance — will be the foundation of an abiding and deepening relationship. No other ties are more tender, no other vows more sacred than those you have assumed. If you are able to keep the vows you made here today, out of a desire to love and be loved, then your life will have joy and the home you establish will be a place in which you both will find the direction of your growth, your freedom, and your responsibility."

"Yuria and Caliphon, we who are gathered here encourage you to create a bond of honesty, respect, and trust; one that withstands the tides of time and change, and grows along with you. Honor and respect each other for all that you are and will become, taking pride in who you are, both separately and together. Join with your community in an ongoing struggle to create a world we all want to live in, where love and friendship will be recognized and celebrated in all their many forms. Make your home a sanctuary and a respite for all those whom you cherish. Above all, love each other freely and unconditionally for all the days of your lives."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday February 12th, 2022 4:32:13 PM
Rolth beams with pleasure at Kiwina’s fine speech. Turning to the crowd and motioning for the others at the altar to do the same, he announces loudly, "in the name of Domi, I present to you the new couple, Caliphon and Yuria.". Having thus spoken, he takes a step back to give the young couple the limelight on this great day.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Monday February 14th, 2022 12:24:09 AM
Son Imod is fine waiting on the ballista decision.

He observes the wedding thoughtfully, Could there be a taur somewhere out there for him?

He also wonders how much of the reward they got from Pelonius.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday February 14th, 2022 7:40:49 AM
Rolth sees Son Imod in the corner counting his copper pieces, and privately reminds him that his (full) share of the reward was 2,500gp and a jade leaf Luckstone.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday February 14th, 2022 10:20:15 AM
Mak shows up to the wedding in his military finery, with his family blade at his side. He stands outside, with Tsak and Elmer. He comments, to Tsalk that there haven't been any trouble makers.

Elyas is excited to see how the wedding will look. he is ready to use his magic to add some fanfare, but decides to wait since the occasion seems to be a solemn one.

Wil has to remind his guests that this isn't always a democracy, as some of them are a little upset about the ballista being put on the back burner. He snaps out of it, and remembers he would like some WLA training, and finds the WLA headquarters for said training..

Tsak replies to Mak that he hopes the riffraff stay away. Esmeralda is behaving herself, and he appreciates that. He is intrigued by the wedding, yet he feels that it is strange at the same time.

While wearing his fancy duds, Rolth begins the ceremony. he makes a lovely opening speech than hands things over to Kiwina.

Falco is excited for the wedding. He is reminded that there is a shop that specializes in non-taurs, and is able to purchase a new cloak. he decides some gold would make a fine wedding gift, and listens intently during the ceremony.

KIwina picks up where Rolth leaves off. He gives a lovely homely, and leads the happy couple through there vows.

Rolth finishes the ceremony by introducing the new family to the crowd, and then gives the limelight to them.

As Son Imod observes the ceremony, he wonders if their is someone for him out there. He also wonders what his share of the loot is.

Rolth reminds Son Imod of his loot share.

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The ceremony is beautiful, thanks, in no small part, to the efforts of Rolth and Kiwina. Caliphon and Yuria are beaming with happiness, and the love they share with one another. and overall, it is an amazing event. After the ceremony, Pelonius personally hosts a celebration for the happy couple, as they couldn't afford one, and were planing on not having one. The Lead Stallion would hear of no such thing, and so she took it upon herself to throw the happy couple a memorable party. As one would expect, there is food and drink a plenty, and everyone is invited to partake, and the city center is once again turned into a place of celebration.

Pelonius mentions, to the Petals, in private, that besides having a strong desire to honor the happy couple, she hopes that this display of joy and celebration will help further change the hearts of her people, and she is happy to see that that seems to be the case.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday February 14th, 2022 10:50:37 AM
Falco partakes happily in the celebration loving the sense of community that it brings out. At some point he slips up to the newly married couple, probably having to get their attention to look down at him for a moment. Wearing his new cloak he extends a small bag wrapped with a bright bow.

"Friends it is a good day and I hope seen as a symbol of unity. I want to help start your life off right."

He hands over the bag nodding his head.

"This should help you get started. The last odd numbered coin, the 101st piece, should be for your first child if you have them."

In the bag are 101 gold coins.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday February 14th, 2022 11:32:48 AM
Elyas has eaten more food and had more celebrations in the past week than any similar space of days in his life, but he can't help but join the celebration this time. It is so different and refreshing to see a community coming together around this mixed couple, and to have a community leader showing generous support to the couple really makes a statement.

Elyas remembers back to what feels like a lifetime ago when they started out on this quest to unite the taurs with the mixed-race children that had such a different experience than what this couple's future children might have.

normally quiet and reserved, Elyas gets really into this party, drinking more than he usually allows himself, and topping off the evening with some magical pyrotechnics in an attempt to delight the crowd.

[ooc: on a personal note all this strikes me on a more personal level than i thought it would. I myself am in a mixed-race marriage in two families where that has never really happened before, and always thinking about how different i want things to be for my three little girls who we are trying to teach about identity and belonging from an early age]

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+15=29 ;
Monday February 14th, 2022 2:28:11 PM
Wil does ask to join the WLA training with the hope to join the wedding on time. He makes a promise to himself to update his training. With the trouble he had earlier with drink and the added disciple from the training Wil enjoys the feast after the wedding and tries to control the voices a little better.
He is actually, very successful with dampening down the voices and manages to ask some questions about the trips to the islands.
"Rumors of attacks from creatures when traveling to the islands? I am wondering, if this has increased lately. Just hoping to build up some expectations when we go out again."
"Have you seen eel creatures? They were frightening. Really difficult to kill?"
Diplomacy: 29

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Monday February 14th, 2022 3:03:56 PM
For some reason Mak couldn't relax. Perhaps it had to do with his near death encounter aboard the ship and the subsequent meeting with Maab. The entire episode had unnerved him and hiding behind a mug of ale didn't seem like the proper response this time.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday February 14th, 2022 3:26:12 PM
Tsak is, at first, a little unnerved by this new sober, somewhat sombre Mak.
As he gets used to his mate's new outlook he decides that if the taurs can embrace change, then so can he.
Besides, new Mak is still nowhere near as strange as Wil...

Tsak limits himself to 1 mug of ale at the party. He congratulates Rolth and Kiwina on their fine speechifying, gvies Falco a nod for his generous gesture and is happy to see Elyas letting his guard down and enjoying himself. He generally joins in the festivities whilst keeping an eye on goings from a 'security' perspective.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Monday February 14th, 2022 7:48:32 PM
"I cribbed a lot from the priest of Serenbeth," Kiwina confides quietly to Tsak. Lots of the married folk would recognize that, anyway. He notices Elyas getting into the swing of things, and raises a glass to him.

He also wonders how quickly the news will get back to Yuria's tribe, and whether Jasak will cause trouble because of it.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday February 14th, 2022 10:55:58 PM
Rolth is in a reflective mood as the party gets into full swing. From death to this celebration of life, all in the space of days. And never mind how far the Petals have come since the early days of the Taurnament of Roses! Life is grand, by Domi!

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Tuesday February 15th, 2022 12:54:58 AM
Son Imod wishes the couple a long life, health, happiness and as many children as they wish to have.

He tells them he's glad for their union and see's it personally as a sign that Imod's wish for his children is starting to come true.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Tuesday February 15th, 2022 10:57:11 AM
Falco sends his best well wishes to the happy couple, and gives them a gift with some instructions .

Elyas reflects on how much celebrating and feasting he has done of late, but can't help but get into the spirit under the circumstances. He ponders the life Caliphon and Yuria's may have. Elyas 's reaction to this all is to party a little harder than is his norm.

WIl starts his WLA training, but makes it to the wedding on time. He manages to keep the voices at bay, maybe due to the new-found discipline gained through his new training. Wil asks about any rumors of ships being attacked, and describes the Galvos. (I'm not sure where you are asking, so I'll assume it is at the WLA, and not the wedding. Feel free to correct me if I misunderstood,) His trainer answers, "Well I'm not sure if the attacks have gotten more frequent or not, but a sailor's life is filled with constant danger. I have heard of these eel creatures, galvos I believe they're called, and what I've heard coincides with what you say. I've heard that they are, indeed, a tough adversary."

Mak is struggling to find his chill.

Tsak is a little unnerved by the new Mak, but he is open to change. He congradulates Rolth and Kiwina's part in the weeding, and gives a nod of approval to Falco's generosity. Tsak celebrates in moderation, keeping his eyes open for any security concerns.

Kiwina admits he borrowed much of what e said from the priests of Serenbeth. He raises his glass to Elyas, as the wizard gets into the celebration. he wonders how quickly word will reach Yuria's clan, and wonders if it will cause any trouble.

Rolth reflects on past events, and is convinced life is good.

Son Imod wishes the happy couple well, and believes this union is a sign that Domi's wish for his creation is coming to pass.

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The celebrating lasts well into the night, with everyone having a grand time. Sometime during the revelry, Pelonius approaches the Petals and asks that they would come to her home, in the morning. She claims she wishes to discuss the envoy, and mirror delivery, but she refuses to interrupt this happy occasion, and claims that it can wait until morning.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday February 15th, 2022 12:21:47 PM
Not being a drinking, or wanting to be trod on during the dancing, Falco retirees to the boat shortly after the invitation. Once there he climbs up into the rigging and watches the town for an hour or so before heading to his birth.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday February 15th, 2022 1:36:38 PM
Elyas sleeps off the party on the Rose, preferring the familiarity of the ship when he sleeps. somehow the rocking helps with the hangover to come.

in the morning he heads to meet with Pelonius, linking up with the other petals first

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Tuesday February 15th, 2022 2:33:11 PM
Mak too decided that the Rose would be the best place to rest for the night. While he was there he supervised the loading of Elmer's feed and water barrels and checked on the stores already present aboard ship.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday February 15th, 2022 4:50:33 PM
Tsak wanders back to the Rose along with Falco, Elyas and Mak.
Too tired to do any chores he and Esmerelda jump into his hammock and gently sway themselves to sleep.

He's bright and cheery the next morning, ready to start the next stage of their quest for wold peace.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Tuesday February 15th, 2022 6:54:58 PM
Kiwina gladly lets business wait until morning. This is a celebration.

But when the morning comes, he is at Pelonius'es home at the requested time.

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+9=21 ;
Tuesday February 15th, 2022 8:45:42 PM
Wil spends the night contemplating a little clarity. Free of the boozes, he begins to get sleepy.
He wakes, with a start, then begins to wander through the crowd. He attempts to dance (21) and finds he is not as terrible as he felt he had always been. He begins to enjoy himself till the party closes up and he goes to bed.
He wakes, expecting a hangover, but is happy when it never appears.
"What do we want for breakfast? Eeel?" Wil laughs then pauses, "I'm sorry, that wasn't too soon was it?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday February 15th, 2022 8:47:03 PM
Rolth is excited to meet with Pelonius in the morning, ready to face this next adventure!

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 12:47:44 AM
(OOC: Are we still wanting one of us to potentially man the ballista? I can do 3 tiers of WLA training and one of the feats can be Exotic Weapon Proficiency. If not then I'm thinking of either Magical Aptitude, Alertness and Combat Casting or Magical Aptitude, Endurance, Diehard; thoughts?)

Son Imod ideally wants to start doing WLA training the next day after the wedding but he really needs to figure out if they do want to use ballista on the Rose if one of the Petals is to help man it. Otherwise there are other feats he could use to do what he wants to do.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 10:41:46 AM
Falco retires, from the party, early. After watching the city for a bit, he heads to bed.

Elyas prefers to sleep om the ship. In the morning, he heads to Pelonius's home at the appropriate time.

Mak does some logistics, on board the Rose, before heading to bed.

Tsak is to tired to do anything but hit the rack. he awakes rip raring to go.

Kiwina is glad business can wait, but arrives at the appropriate time in the morning.

Wil falls asleep, but than wakes with a start. He dances the night away, which seems to catch the attention of an attractive filly, who joins him in the dance. happily, he wakes with no hangover, and cracks a joke about eels for breakfast.

Rolth is ready to face the next adventure.

Son Imod wonders which way to go for his WLA training. (Since the vote was tied, I decided we should put the ballista purchases on the back burner for now. I feel something such as that, should be decided by a clear majority. If in the future you guys want to rehash the idea, and a majority emerges in favor of making the purchases, that fine with me.)

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Our intrepid heroes get a good night's sleep, and head to Pelonius's home. When they arrive, they find a nice breakfast waiting for them, and no, their isn't an eel to be seen. During the meal, Pelonius says, "Friends, I know you have volunteered to accompany the envoy to Liontaur Island, and I do hope we can make that journey soon, but the logistics of the trip is proving to be a nightmare. The only two things that are set, are the facts that you will be attending, and Barbale will be my spokes person, and the leader of the envoy. You have met the leader of Liontaur Island, as well as the Purple Duke of Minotaur Island. What kind of individuals are they, and do you think we can get them on board with the direction we wish the taurs to go?"

(OOC... We are still working on getting the next module approved, so please bear with us as we try to fill the time.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 11:29:32 AM
Falco rises early, does his morning prayers to the Warper-sar but leaves some things open to address needs that arise. Once settled he does morning stretches to limber himself along with light calisthenics until the others are ready to visit Pelonius. When the question of the Purple Duke is posed he does not speak first but adds one comment.

"Our group is a wide mixture and we were treated well, even asked to help with some things. It is hard to imagine hostility at the onset."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 11:32:02 AM
Elyas shakes his head

"the changes you hope to see are so big, so different from the way things have been done, I don't know that we could speak for the other leaders on this. there has been some improvement in the relations between islands lately, but there is a long way to go. there is also no telling how much of a difference these mirrors from Domi will make."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 11:48:39 AM
Mak replied. "The Purple Duke seems committed to harmony between the races, but his people have a lot of work to do to attain that lofty goal. The same seems to hold true with the Liontaurs as well."

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 3:36:13 PM
Wil completes his days worth of WLA training then interjects when he returns.

"The Purple Duke? That's certainly interesting. Must be a fan of purple to be called Purple. Sounds like a character. So you met this guy when you were in the Taurnament? That must of been fun. There must be huge stories about that contest."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 5:34:16 PM
"Well, Pelonius, I think the fact that both the Liontaur Council of Clans and the Purple Duke on Minotaur Isle both sent messages to another taur isle bodes well. There will be those who resist the changes, I’m sure. But with goodwill, steady effort, and Domi’s approval, I’m sure that we can bring about positive change for all of our peoples. The Purple Duke seems to be a practical taur, but has shown us kindness and generosity on several occasions. There are factions within the liontaur Council, but some combination of honor, trade relations, and steadfastness should appeal to enough of them to sway them to our chosen path. Exciting times, by Domi!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 7:58:23 PM
"My take was that the Purple Duke is on board with this but will not move so fast as to greatly upset his people, who are more. . . slow to change because of tradition and convention. We have had good dealing with him almost since our group formed."

"The Council of Clans has varied points of view, including the hidebound, But most of them are pragmatic and would see value in steps exploring mutual benefits. My biggest worry would be that Jasak Redtooth, Yuria's chief, is the most hidebound one. She was only able to come with Caliphon because we very publically implied that she would be representing the liontaur council if she came, to the honor of her clan. A practical man would realize that after she left, she would do as she wished. A diehard might react poorly to news of it."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 10:37:07 PM
The conversation seems to be going swimmingly and Tsak feels no great urge to jump in. All the salient points have been covered.
He sits patiently, listening intently for it all to unfold.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 11:39:06 PM
Son Imod says, "I joined the group after they met with the leaders of the Liontaurs and Minotaurs respectfully. I've personally never met the Purple Duke myself. I lived a sheltered life under Master Iga for the most part."

(OOC: so I'm thinking Magical Aptitude, Endurance and Diehard; unless someone makes a case for Run over Magical Aptitude)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday February 17th, 2022 7:59:28 AM
(OOC: I like your feat choices, Hugh. We have plenty of fast sprinters, plus magic to move us around.)

DM Mark
Thursday February 17th, 2022 9:07:49 PM
Falco answers Pelonius' question, noting that the Petals were treated well by the Purple Duke.
Elyas says that the hoped for changes among the Taurs is big, and wonders what difference the mirrors will make.
Mak is encouraged by the attitude of the Purple Duke, but says that both the minotaurs as well as the liontaurs on Liontaur Island are not so open to change.
Wil observes that the Purple Duke must like purple. He asks about a tournament on Minotaur Isle.
Rolth says the fact that both the leaders of both the minotaurs and liontaurs sent messages to all the isles is encouraging. He notes the factions within the liontaurs may pose a challenge, but the right appeal may help.
Kiwina says that the Purple Duke will move, but cautiously. He agrees that the independent clans of the liontaurs may be harder to sway. He remembers how difficult the leader of the Redtooth clan was.
Tsak listens and watches.

Pelonius listens carefully.

”Hollyhocks has some knowledge of all the taurus as well, though I will confess that your familiarity is much greater - and more nuanced given your more recent interactions.

“The minotaurs have a more centralized leadership and structure under the Purple Duke. But that cuts both ways, and it’s clear the Purple Duke must move thoughtfully to maintain his rule. I understand well the independence of the liontaur clans. They are not unlike the herds of the centaurs, though I think clan leaders rule with more direct authority that we centaurs would tolerate.” She smiles at this. But then becomes serious.

“But I am worried, and I covet your thoughts. How we handle these mirrors is important. They are a gift of Domi to all the taurus, clearly intended to foster greater communication, cooperation and understanding. Domi chose you for this, and he brought them through you to the centaurs first. I do not think this was by accident, just as I think there was a purpose to my father leading the centaurs to find them, though it cost him his life.

“Here is my fear. It would be simple for any of the taur leaders to use the mirror for their own personal gain, or worse yet - just lock it away in a room never to be seen again. I know, because I have heard such rumblings among my own people.

“How do we set up a structure or rules - some sort of safeguard or cultural expectation to ensure regular and open use among the tauric races?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Thursday February 17th, 2022 9:47:23 PM
"There are magical ways to enforce a contract for a time, but we do not have anyone among us who could do so. At least, not that I know of. Barbale would not happen to be an Oathbound, I assume. I would suggest then that prominent priests of Domi should be enlisted to see to it that the rules are kept. At least priests truly in Domi's service should want to further his goals." Kiwina is a bit doubtful, suspecting that politics among priests with different cultures may also come into play. The church did not stop and may even have facilitated the war between the taurs.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday February 17th, 2022 9:56:46 PM
"I agree, Kiwina, publicly making this a religious duty of leadership and community, rather than a gift to any individual leader, should help enforce virtuous use of the mirrors. Hopefully, as a shaman of Domi, bearing his Mark no, less, I could enlist fellow clergy to the cause. Here too, as heroes of the Taur Isles since the Taurnament days, perhaps we can have some influence as a group as well. But what do you Petals of noble races and otherwise outstanding character think?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday February 17th, 2022 11:11:09 PM
Ahhh, religeon AND politics. Tsak doubles down on his silence. He thinks Pelonius is wise to be careful, but has no accompanying wisdom of his own to add to the mix.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Friday February 18th, 2022 12:06:03 AM
Son Imod says, "Does it have to be the leaders of the races that use them or could any member of the race do so? I ask because we have in the Petals a Liontaur and a Minotaur. Perhaps we take the time now to figure out how that room in the mirrors works using Pelonius as the Centaur, Rolth as the Liontaur and myself as the Minotaur. Once we have that sorted then we create a new honorary title complete with some sort of badge of state and we temporarily confer the title to Rolth and myself and we lifetime appoint Pelonius as that title for the Centaurs. We go to each of the races as envoys for the centaurs and we make a huge fuss of transfering this title from myself to the Purple Duke and from Rolth to the leader of the Liontaurs. If possible we see if it is possible for 2 Taurs from the same race to enter the same mirror at the same time and if it is we have both a public ceremony with all the fanfare and a private ceremony where Rolth and I would take our replacements into the mirror and ideally introduce them to Pelonius directly. Do you think doing that would insure they get their usage and don't just get set aside in some dangy room somewhere?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21)
Friday February 18th, 2022 8:55:57 AM
Wil listens intently but says nothing

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday February 18th, 2022 9:19:02 AM
Falco listens cocking his head to the side at Son Imod's idea which seems to be a nice theatrical way to solve the potential issues. Still being of the small folk he does not interject.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday February 18th, 2022 9:42:13 AM
Testing the mirrors before dropping them with the other leaders sounds like a good idea to me. the more we know about how to use them properly the more convincing we can be when talking to the other leaders. I like the idea of having a badge of office related to it in some way

He looks to the other Petals

"I don't think we want to try to force this to happen, especially not under the mantle of religion. Yes these mirrors are a gift from Domi, but starting the alliance under pressure from the church is not a way to foster long-term good will. it might work for a short term gain, but that kind of pressure always forms cracks...

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday February 18th, 2022 5:02:33 PM
"You know, I just realized I'm smaller than most of you.. Ha.. ha.. yeah you too?" He said to himself.
"It's funny the perception we have about us until we realize it's different. Wardd is not a religion.. yes I know I'm a cleric of Wardd. It was a matter of luck I ran into his temple."
"This is very distracting, we talked about this.. interrupting part."
Wil paused then added, "Thank you for respecting it."
"I'm sorry, continue... we are under control."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Friday February 18th, 2022 7:48:16 PM
Mak thought about it for a moment then thought to add. ”Where I’m from they’d just create some bogus ceremony before using the device. They’d give the idea that impure thoughts and motivations during this ritual might affect one adversely.”

DM Mark - Mirror, Mirror
Saturday February 19th, 2022 12:51:39 AM
Kiwina notes that there are magical ways to enforce a contract and asks if Barbale can do such a thing. He suggests that perhaps Domi’s priests could use their religious authority to regulate use of the mirrors.
Rolth agrees, wondering if he might coordinate this religious oversight. He asks the other Petals what they think since they represent the noble races here.
Tsak decided that as this discussion veers into religion and politics that he will remain silent.
Son Imod wonders if it is only the leaders of each tauric race that can use the mirrors, or if any of the taurs can use them. He proposes that the Petals try, since they have members of all three tauric races among their number. He says, “Once we have that sorted then we create a new honorary title complete with some sort of badge of state and we temporarily confer the title to Rolth and myself and we lifetime appoint Pelonius as that title for the Centaurs. We go to each of the races as envoys for the centaurs and we make a huge fuss of transferring this title from myself to the Purple Duke and from Rolth to the leader of the Liontaurs. If possible we see if it is possible for two taurs from the same race to enter the same mirror at the same time and if it is we have both a public ceremony with all the fanfare and a private ceremony where Rolth and I would take our replacements into the mirror and ideally introduce them to Pelonius directly. Do you think doing that would ensure they get their usage and don't just get set aside in some dangy room somewhere?”
Falco likes Son Imods idea, but does not feel like he has a say in such matters.
Elyas agrees that testing the mirrors is a good idea, and perhaps having some badge of office will help. But he cautions that establishing stricture of use under the mantle of religion could lead to problems.
Wil notes that in spite of him being a cleric, following Wardd is not a religion.
Mak adds that where he comes from, the leaders would create some bogus religious ceremony around such things, implying that only the pure may use them.

Pelonius ponders all this, and after a moment she says, “I will need to speak with Hollyhocks and some of the others about this, especially Barbale and Timapius who have been in these mirrors. I agree that enlisting the religious community in this could be helpful, but putting the religious leaders in charge of this…well, that could lead to a different sort of disaster. We’ll need to braid that tail carefully.

“I am concerned about these mirrors though. They did trap some of my people. I imagine if we delivered something that trapped the leaders of the taurs, it would initiate a new level of mistrust and animosity among the tauric people we seek to unite.

“Tell me, have you Petals tried to use them? Would you be willing to puzzle them out? As Son Imod noted, your group is skilled and has representatives of all the tauric races, so you seem uniquely suited to this task. Will you help us in this?”

Assuming the Petals agree, Pelonius will have the mirrors brought to a clearing in a grove of Whistal Trees, and she keeps the other centaurs away from the area. The mirrors are all there, wrapped as they were before. What do you do with them?

There are also some nice foodstuffs there for you as well as some water, wine and beer.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Saturday February 19th, 2022 11:29:44 AM
"Pholus and the others were not trying to use the mirrors, they were trapped in them when they reached for a treasure placed in a position viewed by all three. We three taurs," he says, indicating Rolth and Son, "could try to use the mirrors. If we do, I would prefer Elyas monitor the attempt." Noting that mirrors on different islands would not be looking on the same scene, perhaps facing them away from the experiment is a place to start.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday February 19th, 2022 9:01:46 PM
"I for one am more than willing to attempt this, if my fellow Petals will agree! Kiwina, I like your idea of facing the mirrors away from each other, and would gladly accept Elyas' arcane advice as we undertake this endeavor. And I should think that the others will have key roles to play, whether in providing divine insight, watching for trouble, or perhaps other things I cannot foresee--it wouldn't be the first time! Perhaps there are some spells that might aid us, such as Guidance? Let's give this a shot."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday February 20th, 2022 12:38:26 AM
Ahh the scientific method, trial and error. This should be interesting.
Tsak seems suited to two roles. One is to watch for trouble, the other to laugh at the taurs as they either bang in to, or get trapped by, the mirrors.

He grabs some water and a snack and sets out a perimeter to be guarded, which is hopefully wider than the radius of any explosions.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Sunday February 20th, 2022 8:40:24 AM
"A test seems fair as long as we have some possibly helpful spells prepared on this side of the mirrors should things go poorly."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Sunday February 20th, 2022 5:11:54 PM
Elyas agrees to watcht he proceedings carefully, and prepares some extra castings of Dispel Magic to help pull anyone out if they get trapped, remembering that the spell helped last time.

If anyone else has dispel magic available, you should prepare to use it. if not I should have enough to cover any problems that come up. We should move the mirrors far enough apart that we see if they still work when not close together and viewing the same space, but close enough that i can see all of what goes on. Let's try this one at a time. which of you brave Taurs wishes to be the first in?

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Sunday February 20th, 2022 8:55:47 PM
Son Imod says, "I'm game as long as we are sure these mirrors don't have anything to do with the Fae. Also I need to do some WLA training when possible so I can learn to keep standing even when others would be dropped."

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday February 21st, 2022 11:32:52 AM
"I am happy to step into those mirrors. Sacrifice the crazy guy... I'm all for that."
"It's just a joke, Mom.. seriously." Wil steps away to argue with his mother.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-used, Summon Monster III-used, Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Monday February 21st, 2022 2:31:19 PM
Mak made certain he was no where remotely near where his reflection might appear in a mirror. He also made certain he was outside of any explosion zones, though he had no idea how large those might get, so to be safe he placed a tree between himself and ground zero.

There with his back against another tree he drew out his bow and waited for demons to start piling out of the silvery wooden devices.

DM Mark - Mirror, Mirror
Monday February 21st, 2022 7:54:35 PM
Kiwina, Rolth, and Son Imod agree to test the mirrors as representatives. They suggest facing the mirrors away from each other.
Tsak prepares to watch what happens, and things this should be entertaining. He gets himself some snacks.
Falco is ready with some spells if things go wrong.
Elyas suggest the mirrors be placed far from each other, and readies Dispel Magic.
Wil volunteers to step into one of the mirrors, and then gets in an argument with his mother. Nothing weird about that, nope, nothing at all.
Mak keeps some distance and is careful to not be reelected in any mirror.

The wind blow softly through the Whistal Trees surrounding them. The size of the clearing allows the Petals to place the mirrors about 60 feet equidistant from each other. Kiwina, Rolth, and Son Imod stand before each mirror that has intricate carvings of each if their respective races, and they unwrap the mirrors. As they look at the mirrors, they can see themselves reflected, with the Whistal Trees to their backs. Seems just like a normal mirror. The rest of the Petals stay where they are not reelected for now, though that can change if you wish.

What do you do?

(Feel free to just let me know what you do, what you try, etc. Everyone may make suggestions as well, and I will assume those actions are tried as well if appropriate. If one of the non-tauric PCs takes an action by moving to one of the mirrors, let me know and I’ll let you know what comes of it. I don’t want to make this a tedious exercise, but I am interested in what you do both as an action and reaction.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday February 21st, 2022 8:56:54 PM
Rolth suggests that each of the taur representatives touch their respective mirrors and say something like, "I am Rolth (of course using their own names), in the service of Domi. This is the beginning of wisdom - that communication and understanding leads to peace and cooperation. Domi, hear this prayer.”

These incorporate the phrases that were on the mirrors or on the floor where we found them.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Monday February 21st, 2022 10:41:47 PM
Kiwina had been thinking to just hold the mirror frame and say he wished to join the others in conversation. But hearing Rolth's suggestion, he says, "This is the beginning of wisdom,, that communication and understanding leads to peace and cooperation. I ask to join my fellow taurs in conversation, in Domi's name."

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 1:04:58 AM
Son Imod touches the mirror and says "My name is Son Imod, set on a sacred quest at the behest of Imod. This is the beginning of wisdom - that communication and understanding leads to peace and cooperation. Imod, hear this prayer.”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 3:42:08 AM
'Lets hear it for wisdom' thinks Tsak as he sticks his fingers in his ears and squints sideways toward the nearest mirror. Seeing Maks cunning plan he also starts edging toward the safe side of the nearest tree.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|13/8/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 8:32:02 AM
"As long as you're being repentant, how about apologize for all those stupid human jokes you laughed at." Mak chided the taurs. "The horse one, the one about the crippled horse rider, and yeah the one where someone was tricked into buying a wild horse. All that one. Tsak, I'm getting thirsty. Oh and act contrite when you talk to those mirrors! Gods eat that mess up...fawning over them and stuff."

It was easy to tell that Mak while recently introduced to Pantheon hadn't yet gotten the hang of having any sort of piety towards the immortal powers. "Probably some plant that eats your brains out and makes you think it's magic...." he grumbled.

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 1:44:47 PM
"I guess your right, this is a taur thing?" Wil says abruptly.
"Oh, a plant that eats your brains. That's an interesting thought," he says to Mak's grumbling.
"I have heard a lot of human jokes lately.." he realized.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 2:01:39 PM
Elyas stands in the center of the clearing, back s of all three mirrors facing him. he turns slowly watching the others as they try out Rolth's phrasing.

Go one at a time so i can keep an eye on you. I doubt they would need ot be done at the same time, as there is little way to coordinate exact timing between the three islands.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 2:16:22 PM
Falco hangs so as not to be reflected. No need to potentially get sucked into a mirror.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 6:10:38 PM
"And Domi, we apologize for our stupid human joke, but he is mighty handy with a bow."

DM Mark - Mirror, Mirror
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 8:28:18 PM
Rolth touches the mirror that has carved images of liontaurs around its border as he announces himself in a ritual acknowleding Domi.
Son Imod intones a similar greeting but calling on Imod.
Kiwina does something similar, adding a request to join his fellow taurs in conversation.
Tsak is all for wisdom, so he sticks his fingers in his ears and casts a sidelong glance in one of the mirrors.
Mak chides the taurs about stupid human jokes, and mocks the gods for good measure. Then he mentions something about a plant that eats your brain.
Wil like the plant part.
Elyas moves into the middle of the clearting and tries to piece this all together.
Falco remains cautious.

At Kiwinas call to the other taurs. There is a loud, resounding “gong” sound from the liontaur and minotaur mirrors. Kiwina suddenly sees his own reflection vanish, replaced by a dual image of Rolth and Son Imod. Kiwina can hear both of their voices coming from his mirror as they speak.

Rolth and Son Imod only see Kiwina in their respective mirrors, and can only hear Kiwina’s voice coming from the mirror.

(Experiment as you like, but I don’t mind responding to multiple suggestions or ideas if you wish.)

Perception DC 24: Highlight to display spoiler: {Something is watching you all from the edge of the clearing. It is trying to stay hidden. Probably medium or small sized.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=33 ;
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 9:26:05 PM
Rolth thinks back to what Kiwina did differently and adds, "I too ask to join my fellow taurs in conversation, in Domi's name." As he does so, he notes that there is a smallish creature trying to hide on the edge of the clearing, and whispers into the mirror to the others, "Don't look now, but we have a skulker over there."

(Perception = 33)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none d20+19=26 ;
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 10:55:00 PM
(Perception = 26)

Kiwina whispers back, "I see it." The encounter reminds him of Wemore. "Try announcing your intent," he suggests to the others. He wonders if the gong would announce to one leader that someone at another mirror was trying to reach them. Trying with only the speaker touching his mirror might clarify that.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+15=19 ; d20+16=23 ;
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 12:15:07 AM
(Perception =19, Stealth =23)

Tsak catches Rolths warning. He gives Mak a signal to cover him and starts to carefully stalk their little spy.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+20=30 ;
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 12:53:17 AM
(Perception: 30)

Son Imod says, "I see it too, but I'm trying to work the mirror here so let me know if I need to help you guys with something else."

"Son Imod sighs and says, "I too wish to join my fellow Taurs in conversation in Imod's name and if this works I'd like to hopefully enter that fancy meeting room on the other side of the mirror to meet with them as well but I also wouldn't like to contract the wasting disease those Centaurs did that entered the mirrors not too long ago.. "

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:28/20T/19FF|CMD 33|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS,DEF,MS)**|1d8+15(x3) d20+14=30 ; d20+10=14 ; d8+15=17 ; d8+15=16 ; d20+10=27 ; d8+15=18 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=14 ; d8+15=20 ;
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 12:17:53 PM
Mak didn't say anything, but turned casually towards the creature and readied two arrows in his bow. With the target in sight he waited silently.

OOC: Perception Roll 30, Manyshot

Readied Shots: Assuming outside of Point Blank Range, but within 110 feet.
Mak - Mystery Creature, 1st Shot(Manyshot). Roll 14, Damage 17+16=33 hp
Mak - Mystery Creature, 2nd Shot. Roll 27. Damage 18 hp
Mak - Mystery Creature, 3rd Shot. Roll 25, threat(Roll 14 for crit confirmation). Damage 20, 60 if Crit.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:48.36 lbs| Move: 30 | Luckstone |

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=22 ;
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 12:56:15 PM
Wil is distracted by a loud and boisterous argument on the right way to bury a Gibbering Mouther so he misses the intruder but notices there is talk about something prowling around so he starts looking.
"I understand you think all creatures need a respectful burial but come on, there has to be an exception for something that hideous... but you have to excuse me. Something is going on here, we will have to continue this later. It's weird, you guys are always talking about things that have no relevance to my life right now."
"Anyways..." Wil advises he will take on another approach from a different angle. If it runs it will be directed at the others.
"Hey, we mean no harm. Come out and you will not be harmed!" Wil announces.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-used, Summon Monster III-used, Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+14=29 ;
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 1:04:45 PM

Falco nods seeing that there may be some built in safety to stop people accidently being sucked into the mirror. His thoughts are interrupted as he catches something out of the corner of his eye.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=19 ;
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 1:58:05 PM
Elyas is too focused on keeping an eye on the mirrors to notice anything else. (perception = 19)

the gong is nice touch he says mostly to himself. let's them know someone is ready to talk. wonder how long the mirror waits before returning to the previous state.

louder so that the others can hear he calls out

Son Imod, try moving out of view of the mirror and see if the other mirrors still show your view, and for how long

DM Mark - Mirror, Mirror d20+7=24 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+9=18 ;
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 7:12:51 PM
Rolth states that he wishes to join the other taurs in conversation, and a loud, low gong is hears from the centaur and minotaur mirrors as Rolth’s image vanishes from his mirror to be replaced with images of both Son Imod and Kiwina. Then Rolth says in a low voice that there is a skulker over there.
Kiwina says he sees the skulker. He has a suggestion about the mirror.
Son Imod also announces he wishes to join the other taurs, though he does not wish to be trapped.
Tsak catches Rolth’s warning and motions to Mak as he sneaks over to where Rolth pointed.
Mak casually turns toward the skulker and casualty draws two arrows and casually knocks them on his bow.
Wil is not sure where this watcher is, but he announces, "Hey, we mean no harm. Come out and you will not be harmed!"
Falco nods and watches, aware of the intruder.
Elyas says, Son Imod, try moving out of view of the mirror and see if the other mirrors still show your view, and for how long

The watcher seems to have been spooked.

(Perception DC 18: Highlight to display spoiler: {It withdraws in the underbrush. You think it to be medium sized and moving carefully 30’ away.})

As for the mirrors, here’s what you surmise so far:

You find that standing before a mirror and announcing that you wish to speak to the mirror of a particular tauric race, this will cause a loud “gong” sound to emanate from that mirror, and the image of whomever is before each mirror can be seen in the other. If a general terms such as “all taurs” is used, it will “gong” both opposing mirrors.

After some experimentation, you learn that the mirror need not be held or touched to cause this, but only a taur of the race depicted in that frame can use that particular mirror. That is, a centaur cannot activate the mirror with liontaurs carved in it’s frame.

You also find that no matter how many others stand before a mirror, only the one who activated (or answered) it will be depicted in other mirrors. “Answering” a mirror's call is done by the first taur of the appropriate race standing before the receiving mirror. You cannot hear all that goes on beyond a mirror, only speech or sounds made by that one taur depicted. If the caller steps away, for more than a minute the connection ends.

And so far, no one has been sucked in or trapped.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=25 ;
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 7:45:33 PM
(Stealth=25)

Tsak pauses and checks in with the magic mirrors. No explosions, so far so good.
Putting that out of mind he resumes his stealthy approach to the interloper, moving to flank whatever it is so he can get a good look. Esmerelda glides along with the ranger, her curiosity picqued.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 8:19:02 PM
(Perception = 19+d20)

Kiwina calls out to the watcher, "Best show yourself. We know you're there, and will have to assume you're a spy if you don't." Kiwina prepares the chase after the creature if it doesn't show itself, assuming that he is probably faster than it is.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 9:45:58 PM
Fascinating! Rolth makes a funny face in the mirror, then recovers his dignity a bit. Now that we have figured out how to talk through the mirrors, maybe we should try to pass through them to have a meeting? Barring any objections, Rolth will state his intention, then try to gently step into the mirror. He will be careful not to break or topple it if it doesn't seem to be working that way.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Thursday February 24th, 2022 12:33:50 AM
Son Imod says to the Mirror. "I'd like to pass through to that Tauric meeting room that is on the other side if you'd be so kind."

Son Imod does not go to step in immediately though but tries to stick his hand in first to see if the mirror changed into a portal. He won't force his hand in if it won't go in as he doesn't want to break the mirror but he wants to see if maybe the consistency changes when it goes into portal mode.

If his hand does disappear into the mirror then he'll try to follow with the rest of him but he figures best to try to use his hand to figure out if he can step into the mirror then to step into it and risk damaging it potentially.

If the mirror doesn't change he tries variations of different ways of talking about meeting with the other Taurs physically, using his hand to guage whether or not the consistency of the mirror changed. If any phrase causes the mirror to turn into a portal he makes a mental note of it and follows his hand into the mirror to hopefully find that conference room Pelonius spoke of.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(18)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3)
Thursday February 24th, 2022 8:55:45 AM
"That's right. I totally mean harm." Mak said as he loosed the two arrows as a warning shot into the trees near the interloper. He hoped the creature would bolt and reveal itself to the ranger. With his next arrow Mak tracked the movement through the underbrush and waited on his chance, though he wasn't about to pincushion a child if that's what this turned out to be.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:48.06 lbs| Move: 30 | Luckstone |

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday February 24th, 2022 12:45:59 PM
"Hey, look now we are shooting at you. I suggest you show yourself.. "
"Not you.. you can't show yourself. You are not real.. ok sure." He then countered to himself, obviously arguing with himself again.
"Seriously, you all need to stop listening to things I say, its annoying. I'm sure the "normal" people would appreciate if we acted normal."
"Anyways.. come on interloper. I'm sure you don't mean us any harm." He says to the stranger.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday February 24th, 2022 1:21:24 PM
Elyas is distracted by the Petals going after the unkown creature. he considers teleporting over to assist, but decides he better stay on task with the mirrors, especially if the group is moving on to trying to enter the dimensional space between mirrors.

he stays put for now, watching as the three taurs try to enter their mirrors.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+14=18 ; d20+14=31 ;
Thursday February 24th, 2022 3:42:03 PM

Noticing the movement and that nothing bad is happening with the mirrors slips away to follow the watcher, very quietly. Best I find out who that is and what they are up top. he thinks Also, its fun to sneak around.

{Perception: 18 | Stealth: 31}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - Mirror, Mirror
Thursday February 24th, 2022 8:39:42 PM
Tsak moves around slowly to flank the retreating skulker.
Kiwina calls out to the person to show themselves.
Rolth thinks that there may be a way to pass through the mirrors as well as talk.
Son Imod announces his intent to move into the mirror and reaches out a hand to do so. He finds his hand stops against the hard glass surface. He tries several phrases and gestures to allow passage into the mirror, but none work.
Mak shoots some warning arrows toward the creature that has left.
Wil tries to speak to the retreating watcher, but he’s speaking to so many people it’s hard to sort that out.
Elyas maintains his oversight of those using the mirrors.
Falco moves slowly into the brush to follow the creature.

Eventually, the Petals that pursue the watcher will find that it is a faun. A rather stealthy one, but once it breaks into a run the next round it’s seen by all. Assuming you continue calling out it will freeze rather than die. It spins around. The Faun has a bow and a shortsword, but neither are drawn.

”HEY! Hey - don't shoot!. Jez, it’s me, Brym. Remember me? I was looking for you guys. I was told you were over here. Well, I was told not to come here too, but well, anyway, I didn’t mean any harm. But please don’t tell those centaurs I was here. They’re a pretty serious lot, and I don’t like to think of what they’d do if they caught me here.

“How are you guys. What are those mirrors? How come you’re all over here anyway? Do you guys know some guy named Nyloth? What’s The Deep?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday February 24th, 2022 9:32:53 PM
Brym's appearance is enough to distract Rolth from his task for a moment. He wonders to himself, "How did the faun get here from Liontaur Isle? And how does he know about Nyloth and the Deep?" Turning his mind back to the mirrors, he continues the effort to move into the conference room beyond.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Thursday February 24th, 2022 10:32:48 PM
Brym? Kiwina tries to remember meeting the faun. . . At the lake, after they fought that lobster thing building a shrine to the Deep -- the one that decimated Nantyr's tribe? He isn't sure. But Kiwina winces remembering some of the mistakes he made in the battle.

"Who told you not to come here? And why are you looking for us?"

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Thursday February 24th, 2022 11:47:30 PM
Son Imod says to the mirror, "I would like to physically commune with the Centaur and Liontaur using your meeting room to facilitate this.."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday February 25th, 2022 1:55:21 AM
Tsak relaxes when he recognises the faun and returns to help with the mirrors.

Actually Wil it would probably worry us more if you started acting normal at this point.

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday February 25th, 2022 8:42:14 AM
Wil laughed, too loud at Tsak's comment but stopped abruptly. "Maybe we should talk away from the mirrors," he suggests. "So we don't distract them."
"What do you know of these two? They seem to be pretty connected to thread the party is pulling on. I have not dealt with the Deep but it seems pretty dark and murky subject."
"Get it.. dark and murky," Wil smiles at his joke.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday February 25th, 2022 12:04:40 PM
Falco abandons his idea of holding back and walks out towards Brym with the others.

"Is your head full of fluff? You know were all armed and you sneak around where you told not to be. Knowing us doesn't stop a bunch of arrows shot at what we think is a lurking foe."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday February 25th, 2022 3:09:25 PM
Elyas rolls his eyes when the faun reveals himself. again.
eventually he'll learn not to sneak up on us, right? next time maybe I'll fry some of th ehairs on his head

He sees that nothing more is happening with the mirrors.
I think we may have enough of an idea of how these work now. what do you all think? anything else you want to try before we leave here?

DM Mark - Mirror, Mirror
Friday February 25th, 2022 9:50:41 PM
Rolth listens to the faun, wondering about a few things.
Kiwina asks Brym who told him not to come to this grove, and asks why the faun is looking for the Petals.
Son Imod says to the mirror before him, "I would like to physically commune with the Centaur and Liontaur using your meeting room to facilitate this." However, he notes no change in the mirror. He still just sees the images of Kiwina and Rolth in the mirror as before.
Tsak is relieved to see that the watcher is Brym. He turns his attention back to the mirrors.
Wil makes a joke about the Deep.
Falco admonishes the faun for nearly getting himself killed spying on the Petals.
Mak ask what it is the faun wants.
Elyas says that the Petals seem to have figured out the mirrors’ function, and asks if there is anything else anyone wants to try with them.

Brym is a combination of embarrassment and indignation. ”Gee, I was just trying to see what was goin’ on with you guys. You all are interesting and fun. We were bugging Chesmuy about you and he said we should see what you’re up to, so me and the boys took a ship over here. Plus we figured being among these centaurs might be better than being on Liontaur Island. It’s not exactly working out that way. The centaurs here seem a little standoffish.

“Anyway, we were in the dock area and this old guy shows up. I heard him say his name was Nyloth, or something like that, and that he was looking for you guys. Said it had to do with something he called the Deep. So we wanted to know where you guys were too. Eventually I come up here to find you guys, and boy, them centaurs weren’t having it. They said you were super busy and to not bother you. After I figured out where you were, they got real sore and said I had to stay away.

“You … you won’t tell ‘em I found you, will ya? I’m afraid of what they’ll do to me if you do. C’mon, we’re frends and all, aren’t we?”

Brym seems genuinely scared of the centaurs.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday February 26th, 2022 1:35:18 AM
Tsak chats with Wil.
Ahh, the fauns, THE DEEEEP and Nyloth. Well Nyloth appeared when we fought and killed some sort of monstrosity (appearing human) that had something to do with THE DEEEEEP, and the fauns (there were 3 of them, triple the fun!) were outside a cave complex that had a demonic tentacle thingy in it that was mind controlling liontuars and was something to do with THE DEEEEEP. And those eel things weren't the first time we've been attacked at sea - we suspect THE DEEEEEP.

As for THE DEEEEEP, no idea. I expect it's just a rumour?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday February 26th, 2022 8:14:02 AM
It seems we are not making progress on the mirrors, so Rolth turns to the conversation with the faun. "Good to see you, Brym! You were right to bring us this news about Nyloth, it is very important. There is perhaps work for us to do fighting the Deep and its abominations in the near future. And not to worry, we'll not tell the centaurs that you found us. The way I see it, you were hiding and we found you! Now, shall we go seek out Nyloth and see what Domi needs from us next?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Saturday February 26th, 2022 10:33:44 AM
“I don’t trust these mirrors,” Wil says. “All mirrors in general. Chasing after this Nyloth guy is perfect. Point us in that direction.”

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Saturday February 26th, 2022 1:06:45 PM
"Nyloth? Important?" Kiwina scoffs. "Nyloth watches, but he does not act. We know what we need to do next -- Pelonius has asked us to do it."

Kiwina is ready to help Son figure out how to meet in this room. It may require all three of the races to make the request, and so far not all three of them have done so. He suggests they try again, at the same time.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Monday February 28th, 2022 1:34:53 AM
Son Imod says, "I'll try the mirror again when everyone else does."

He then wanders over to where the Faun is to see what all the fuss is about and says, "Hi my name is Son Imod. Who might you be?"

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(18)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3)
Monday February 28th, 2022 8:40:07 AM
That the Centaurs weren't friendly...that was no surprise to Mak. These Taurs seemed to be very fickle in how they dealt with people. Mak however kept silent. He was an observer here and an outsider. Maybe this was a conversation with Elyas or Tsak later, but certainly not in front of the self appointed "Domi's chosen" that was Rolth. The liontaur had good intentions, but these taurs had a long way to go yet, all of them. It's not like these fauns fell into the same category as golbins, orcs, and kobolds.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday February 28th, 2022 10:21:34 AM
Elyas comes over to see what is going on with the faun after it is clear that nothing much is happening with the mirrors that needs attention.

the deep, eh? maybe Nyloth finally has some helpful information for us. we should at least talk to him before we set out with the mirrors. I can't shake the feeling that we are going to have to deal with a whole lot more craziness before we are done with this Deep cult.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday February 28th, 2022 10:40:45 AM
"We will not tell and it is good you came. Next time just announce yourself or call one of our names."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - "Nyloth? Important?"
Monday February 28th, 2022 1:58:56 PM
Tsak chats with Wil, filling him in on some recent events.
Rolth greets Bryn and proposes going to meet this Nyloth.
Wil is ready to be done with the mirrors.
Kiwina suggests another attempt with the mirrors, with all being activated at once may help.
Son Imod introduces himself to the faun.
Mak watches, keeping his opinions to himself.
Elyas suggests going to speak with Nyloth.
Falco reassures Brym that the Petals will not tell the centaurs about him, admonishing the faun to announce himself next time.

Brym replies to Son Imod, ”Me? Why I’m a friend of the Petals. Looks like you are too - I haven’t met you before though. My name’s Brym. Who are you?” The little faun smiles as he extends a hand toward the large minotaur.

The Petals are ready to go. Still, they try a few more things with the mirrors. Nothing seems to allow entry into the mirrors, but even casual attempts to communicate seem to work when a taur stands before a matching mirror announces they wish to contact another specified mirror or mirrors, a loud gong sound is heard from that mirror and the mirror displays the images of those in conversation.

Having found out all they can about the mirrors, the Petals decide to leave this grove and the mirrors.

As you leave, you encounter several centaurs seemingly standing guard outside the grove you were in. Brym is with you, happily walking along with you and chatting as you go. You recognize most of these centaurs and you conclude that they all belong to the same herd. Thanlus, the herd leader, gallops up. Brym falls silent and edges closer to Rolth as they approach. These centaurs are well armed and armored.

”Greetings Petals. Is there anything you require? Are you finished here? Would you like us to secure the mirrors, or do you plan to return? What did you find out about those mirrors?”

Sense Motive DC 24:Highlight to display spoiler: {Thanlus has a pretty no-nonsense look about him. He has a momentary look of disapproval as he sees Brym, but does not mention him.}

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+10=14 ; d20+10=11 ;
Monday February 28th, 2022 2:14:53 PM
Wil is oblivious to the centaur's motives. He greets them kindly.
"I would be so kind if you could secure those mirrors. Our friend here showed up," Wil says directing attention to Brym. "It was so kind of you to join us, like we asked you to," Wil lied but he smiled like an idiot. He caught himself but likely it was too late. (Bluff: 11 - ugh)

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(18)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3) d20+6=26 ;
Monday February 28th, 2022 2:26:00 PM
Mak spotted the look of disapproval on Thanlus's face and moved to place a hand on Brym's shoulder to comfort the faun. It did occur to the young nobleman that Brym would be a perfect agent for the Deep. He was near the place they found the Chuul, had followed them here, and apparently contacted Nyloth. His seemingly innocent demeanor would be the perfect cover for a Deep one.

Also though Mak wasn't against moving these mirrors he thought that perhaps transporting them via ship to be dangerous. Once they were away from here he thought he'd ask Elyas about Teleporting them directly to their destination, at least the islands closest. Maybe even truncate a ship voyage by teleporting the remaining distance if range were an issue.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+5=24 ;
Monday February 28th, 2022 3:36:30 PM
Tsak notices Thanlus' attitude toward Brym. Seems this one hasn't got on board with embracing diversity. Happy to let the mages speak in relation to the mirrors he waits to see what else might eventuate from the conversation.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+19=37 ;
Monday February 28th, 2022 7:39:11 PM
Rolth notes Thanlus' no-nonsense demeanor and barely-suppressed annoyance with Brym, but is not too concerned given how the latter reaction is reasonable--Brym and his fellows can be annoying! It would be beyond foolish for these taurs to try to steal or destroy the mirrors, although it is a bit worrying that they are all from one herd. Before offering them any information, Rolth tries to recall what he learned about this herd when mingling with the centaurs during the earlier proceedings where Pholus was mourned and the new way ahead charted. (OOC: That was around Jan 31st, when Rolth deliberately worked the crowd looking for insights into their reactions to events.)

(Sense Motive = 37)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none d20+12=23 ;
Monday February 28th, 2022 8:13:40 PM
(Sense motive = 23)

Kiwina senses that there is something more to Thanlus' question, but does not know what it is. "I think we have learned what we can about the mirrors. But we did not learn all that Hollyhocks seemed to think they would be able to do. Perhaps Pelonius knows a mage around who could figure out more or Hollyhocks would like to try.." As to whether the mirrors should be secured, that could depend on whether there was interest in other groups trying.

When the mirrors were entrusted to the Petals, what arrangements were made for returning them?

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+6=10 ;
Tuesday March 1st, 2022 3:01:12 AM
(Sense Motive 10)

Son Imod does not pick up on anything. He asks, "Did Pelonius ask you to secure the mirrors when we weren't using them? Has there been actionable intelligence that the mirrors are at risk from theft or vandalism?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=26 ;
Tuesday March 1st, 2022 9:57:38 AM
{Sense Motive: 26}

Falco moves to Brym when he sees the look and speaks quietly to him, telling a stupid joke.

"Why does leather armor make you better at sneaking?"
It’s made of hide

Falco chuckles to himself ignoring the looks of any of the armed Taurs.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - "I would be so kind if you could secure those mirrors."
Tuesday March 1st, 2022 5:20:48 PM
Wil thanks Thanlus’ herd for being here and says they may secure the mirrors. He unconvincingly says that Bryn came just like the Petals asked!
Mak reassures Bryn, though he wonders if there may be a connection between the faun and The Deep.
Tsak interprets Thanlus’ concern as a failure to embrace diversity.
Rolth looks over Thanlus with a keen eye, thinking back to where he’s seen these particular centaurs before. Rolth does recall having seen Thanlus before, and perhaps some of the others in his herd, so they are not strangers here. He recalls Thanlus tended to be quiet and very observant. He strikes Rolth as a proud centaur. Pelonius did not necessarily seem at odds with this one, even as some of the other herd leaders tended to challenge Pelonius’ from time to time, jockying for position. He does recall that two of these centaurs were the ones that brought the Petals refreshments in the grove, and they seem to defer to Thanlus here.
Kiwina replies that the Petals have learned all they can about the mirrors, but does not elaborate. He suggests that perhaps Hollyhocks knows a mage that could learn more.
Son Imod asks, "Did Pelonius ask you to secure the mirrors when we weren't using them? Has there been actionable intelligence that the mirrors are at risk from theft or vandalism?"
Falco makes a joke to Brym. The faun laughs, ”I like you little owlman. You’re pretty funny!”
Elyas

Thanlus is clearly in charge here, though his tone and demeanor is respectful. He responds to Son Imod, ”Pelonius asked me to see you were not bothered and that the mirrors and you remain safe within this grove.”

He adds curtly, ”Very well, the faun is with you then.” You don’t need sense motive to know this means the Petals are responsible for the faun. ”We will secure the mirrors here in this grove. Convey to Pelonius that we have done so and await her instruction.”

He asks somewhat formally, ”Do you require as escort to back to Lead Stallion Pelonius”

(You know the way well enough.)

Escort or not, you make your way back to where Pelonius is waiting. There are a number of centaurs there, including Barbale, Timapius and Hollyhocks. She asks, ”So, tell me what you have learned, Petals of the Rose. How shall I instruct the liontaurs and the centaurs in the operation of these mirrors?” She stumbles a bit over a formal title for your group, but you sense no intentional disrespect.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday March 1st, 2022 5:30:33 PM
"we spent a long time experimenting with the mirrors, Pelonius. Luckily the actual operation seems very simple. if a 'Taur matching the type that is tuned to the particular mirror stands in front of it and declares which other mirror they wish to speak with it opens up a channel. a gong sounds for the second mirror, and then the two taurs can see each other. it seems that it filters out anyone else in the background.

Unfortunately we could not find any way to do what your dream described with the three taurs being transported to a room together, but the communication is there. maybe that's what it referred to.

Elyas waits to see if any of the others want to fill in any more details.

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday March 1st, 2022 8:47:40 PM
Wil follows. Unusually quiet on the outside. The inside, of course is noisy

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=21 ;
Tuesday March 1st, 2022 8:58:40 PM
Rolth formally thanks Thanlus for his offer to escort the Petals, but offers his view that the centaurs would probably be better employed protecting the mirrors. He promises to convey the requested message to Pelonius. Rolth is ready to seek out Pelonius and Nyloth, Elyas having sufficiently answered the questions regarding the mirrors. He will keep an eye out for trouble on the way.

Perception = 21

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Tuesday March 1st, 2022 11:21:04 PM
Kiwina thinks that Nyloth is crazy to have come to Centaur Island -- Barbale and Timapius could easily remember him as the guide who essentially led them into a trap. He thinks Elyas gave a fine explanation, but speaks up when Pelonius has trouble figuring out what to call them. "The Eight-Petaled Rose is the name our team used for the Taurnament of Roses, and referring to ourselves as Petals for short just sort of stuck afterward. We could pick a grander sounding name for the group, but I think what we use still conveys that each of us is part of a larger whole." Kiwina also thinks that something like the Rose Dragons or Rose Company would be sillier.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Tuesday March 1st, 2022 11:22:36 PM
Son Imod says, "I don't know if metaphor is Imod's thing. He seems to just tell you or show you what He means and then you choose to do it or not at least when He came to me in my dream. He explained to me His vision for His children and that was enough for me to set off and join you guys. Perhaps the mirrors have some sort of secret word activation in order to get to the internal meeting room and none of us know what that secret word is. Do you remember anything being spoken in your dream Pelonius when taurs went into the mirror?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 4:28:35 AM
Tsak ushers Brym over toward Falco as they near the group of centaurs where, hopefully, the two of them can keep an eye on the faun and curtail his impulsive, inquisitive nature for the duration of the meeting.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(18)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x3)
Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 8:38:19 AM
Mak doesn't like the look of these centaurs and decides to go back to the clearing to watch over the mirrors. While he watches over them he wonders if they could pour hot sauce on them or something to keep the kracken from eating them.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 9:33:22 AM
Falco is gald to walk with Brym on the way back and tells the occasional terrible joke to keep things moving. A bit into the walk he again speaks quietly.

"You know I was a halfling once so I still have some of those impulses. Best to be on our best behavior around here. The sense of humor seems to be lacking."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - "Where do you plan to venture from here?"
Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 6:53:56 PM
Elyas relates what the Petals learned in their experimentation with the mirrors, noting they were not transported to a single place as they were in Pelonius’ dream.
Wil remains quiet.
Rolth thanks Thanlus, letting him know the Petals do not require an escort. He does not spot any trouble on the way to Pelonius.
Kiwina explains the group’s name to Pelonius.
Son Imod mentions the dream he got from Imod that brought him to Bridge Island and the Petals. He asks her about more details from her dream.
Tsak guides Brym near Falco, hoping that between the two of them that they might keep the faun out of trouble. Well, out of more trouble anyway.
Mak has some concerns about the centaurs and returns to the grove where the mirrors are.
Falco informs Brym that he used to be a halfling and recalls the temptation to mischief. He recommends good behavior among the centaurs.

For Mak:
The Centaurs seem unconcerned that Mak remains behind. As he enters the grove, several centaurs follow him in. They move over to the mirrors one by one and begin wrapping them again in cloth and rope as they were when they were brought here.

One of the centaurs says to him, ”Hey friend, they left you on guard duty? Say, are you any good with that bow? Maybe we could have a little contest once we get these things wrapped up.”
—-------------------------------------
For the others:
Pelonius replies to the Petals, ”Thank you for your work. It does not surprise me that your experience differed from Hollyhock's dream. Dreams can be fickle things, are are often not literal in their meaning. Still, the fact that you can communicate with this is consistent with what my father was told, and really seems to be the point.”

Hollyhocks will add, ”In my dream, it seemed to be the leaders of each of the Taurs. Perhaps only those that represent the will of their respective island may enter the mirrors. Or perhaps the pure of heart. Or perhaps only those that have Domi’s blessing. Yes, dreams can be fickle. So can the gods.” He smiles at this last bit.

Pelonius continues, ”Well, I need to deliver these mirrors to the other tauric isles. As the Lead Stallion, it will be a good opportunity to meet the other Taur leaders. Coming bearing gifts is alway a good start. Pity there is not one for Bridge Island. Or perhaps, not yet. Perhaps Domi will guide you to one for them.

“We thank you Petals for your service. Is there anything else you require? Do you require provisioning for your ship? Where do you plan to venture from here? Or do you plan to stay on Centaur Isle for a while. You are certainly welcome for as long as you wish?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 7:47:24 PM
"We will help you deliver the mirrors, of course, if that is what you want." Meanwhile, Kiwina worries that they need to learn what they can about the Deep and its latest movements. "If you prefer to handle the diplomacy in a more official manner, then there is another matter we can look into."

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 9:09:58 PM
“ Pelonius, have we asked you about this Deep issue? Have you heard anything that may help us with our search. Apparently, it is infecting people so I’m sure it is a danger to everyone, Wil asked

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 9:52:05 PM
"Yes, we would still be happy to help you carry the mirrors to the other Taur Isles. As Kiwina says, we could also undertake another quest if our escort is no longer required. When we first met, we asked you about the evil power called the Deep. Now we hear that an emissary of Domi is here on the island, and may have news of this evil power. We have faced its minions before, and may have to do so again. We should perhaps consult with Domi's emissary before making any final decisions, if you will grant us leave to do so."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 10:55:03 PM
Tsak is glad of Falco's assistance. Though now a powerful mage the little guy doesn't seem to have lost his knack for talking with all kinds of people, including the everyday sort like the faun.
He consciously relaxes a little, not wanting to appear anxious.
At this point Esmerelda pokes her head in, getting a scratch between the ears for her reward.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Thursday March 3rd, 2022 1:09:47 AM
Son Imod says, "Do we have time for me to get some WLA training in before we set off? I haven't joined anywhere yet but now that I have coin I could take the oath and learn some things."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3)
Thursday March 3rd, 2022 8:57:48 AM
"I'm ok." Mak said quietly about his skill with the bow as he kept an eye on the mirrors. "I hear it's one of the centaurs favored weapons, so you are likely better than I and have been since you were a foal. Most of my training lately has been with my rapier however, and I'm terrible with it.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday March 3rd, 2022 11:06:25 AM
Falco sticks close to the faun and lets the big folk discuss. His feeling is that whatever way they go next he is in the service of the Warper-sar and there will be things he needs to attend. If Brym seems he is going to wander of get into mischief Falco will challenge him to a context of balancing and arrow, tip first, on a finger. {this will be his standard distraction method if it comes up.}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday March 3rd, 2022 12:59:19 PM
"Can you have your people start loading the mirrors back on the Rose? we will of course help you get them to the other leaders. before we leave i do want to make sure we speak to our contact about the news he supposedly has for us about the Deep, but then I think we should be ready to leave, right?

Pelonius do you have a preference on where we go first? have you met any of the other leaders in the past?

DM Mark - Nyloth
Thursday March 3rd, 2022 4:12:48 PM
Mak keeps an eye on the mirrors in the grove as he downplays his skill with the bow and laments his skill with the rapier.
Kiwina offers to have the Petals deliver the mirrors, but will defer to Pelonius on this.
Wil asks Pelonius what she knows of the Deep.
Rolth agrees with the offer to deliver the mirrors, but would like to speak with an emissary of Domi that seems to have come to speak to the Petals about the Deep.
Tsak is glad for Falco’s help with the faun.
Son Imod asks to visit the local WLA Chapter to train so he is more able to face whatever the Petals do.
Falco keeps an eye on Brym, ready to distract him if needed.
Elyas brushes aside further discussion about who will deliver the mirrors. He says, "Can you have your people start loading the mirrors back on the Rose? we will of course help you get them to the other leaders. Before we leave, I do want to make sure we speak to our contact about the news he supposedly has for us about the Deep, but then I think we should be ready to leave, right? Pelonius, do you have a preference on where we go first? Have you met any of the other leaders in the past?”

For Mak:
The Centaurs secure the mirrors, but do not move them from the grove.

The centaur Mak was speaking with says, “I can understand how you may be intimidated by our skill with the bow, so I will not press further.”
—-------------------------------------

As Pelonius listens, Elyas seems to have decided on the matter of delivering the mirrors. She seems uncertain.

After a moment, the Lead Stallion replies somewhat formally, “The Corral thanks the Petals for their help, both in rescuing our people and delivering the mirrors to us. In this, we are in your debt. The Corral recognizea the strength and ability of the Petals. But this is a matter for the centaus to address and for the rulers of our three islands to work out. The Petals may accompany us, and will have a place of honor as part of my retinue in this if you wish.

“In recognition of the special role you have in Domi’s plan to bring these mirrors, and in difference to the great service you have provided the centaurs, we will delay for a short time our delivery of these mirrors to the minotaurs and the liontaurs if there are matters you need to attend.”

Once there is a pause, Brym steps forward before Falco and Tsak can react. He a hand in greeting as he says, ”Hi. I’m Brym. I’m, um, I’m honored to meet you noble lady. And the rest of you.”

Pelonius gives the faun an appraising look. ”And I am glad to make your acquaintance Brym. I will add that you are also lucky. I understand you were told to not bother the Petals. My people can be quick to act when they are ignored on our island, and the consequences can be severe where a directive of the Lead Stallion or a Herd Leader has been violated. But our anger is quick to abate as well.

“Certainly, the fact that the Petals seem to accept you is enough for me though. Tell me Brym - why are you here?”

Brym replies, “Well, see, me and a couple of friends, we come over to see the Petals. We met them on Liontaur Isle. When we were at the docks, there was this guy named Nycoth or Noloth…anyway, he was asking about the Petals and wanting to talk to them. We overheard him saying it was about the deep. Must be somewhere in the sea near here. So here I am to pass this along to my friends. And to meet you all, which is pretty neat!”

Pelonius says somewhat coolly, ”Yes, the matter of Nyloth.”

She addresses the Petals in this. “Nyloth has approached us about needing to see you. He is being held down at the docks. We assured him we would pass along the message.

“I am not inclined to allow him free reign of our island at the moment, and we would like to know more about his business with the Petals, to the extent that it may affect us. What do you know of Nyloth? And what is this Deep - you mentioned it earlier. Would you like to meet with Nyloth? Shall I have him brought here, or would you go down to meet with him at Fort Stag?”

“Oh, and you’re in charge of Brym. I believe his two friends are down near Fort Stag as well. Son Imod, there is a WLA Chapterhouse at Fort Stag.”

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday March 3rd, 2022 5:04:10 PM
"Well, shoot.. I had something to say but it disappeared. It was related to Fort Stag. Oh geez."
"I need to remember to visit the WLA myself. So Nyloth is being held or imprisoned or just held up at the docks?"
To the Petals, "so what are the expectations for our trip over there? More eel creatures?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday March 3rd, 2022 6:18:16 PM
"I understand your caution in dealing with Nyloth, as he is sometimes quite opaque in his motives and discourse. That said, we have reason to believe that he is a true emissary of Domi, and in fact he led us to the location where we were able to rescue Pholus and retrieve the mirrors. I for one would like to go to meet with him at the docks, and find out what he might have learned about the Deep. For I believe that the Deep and its foul minions pose a threat to all taurkind and our noble neighbors, and thus are an obstacle to the unity that we seek. Perhaps we should speak to him first, before deciding whether it is our destiny to accompany the mirrors. Although, clearly, to do so would be a great honor. What do the rest of you think?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Thursday March 3rd, 2022 7:49:10 PM
Kiwina is a bit shocked at what Rolth has omitted from his explanation. "We have encountered Nyloth before. He witnessed our first encounter with an emissary of the Deep, as if he were waiting for us to show up there, and provided us information afterward but no aid in the fight." Kiwina's disdain is plain. "He also showed your father where to find the mirrors, and then returned to where we found him to lead us to the same location some time later. He says he is a follower of Domi, but his actions are at odds with the tales I have heard of the Bravest." Kiwina calms himself a moment. "I do not doubt that the man has information we should hear. I just expect him to run off again once he has delivered it."

In any case, given the encounters they have had at sea recently, Kiwina would feel better checking out what they can before any leader of the islands boards a ship.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday March 3rd, 2022 10:45:41 PM
Tsak's desperate grab closes on the space where Brym had been a moment earlier. Hmm, slippery little sucker is pretty fast. He's happy when the faun's interjection seems to actually add value to the discussion.

Tsak is quite interested to see Nyloth again and find out any news of the deep. If the petals get a chance for a team meet then he'll propose that Nyloth and the deep are actually the priorities at the moment as the centaurs seem more than capable of delivering the mirrors to the other isles.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Friday March 4th, 2022 2:15:27 AM
Son Imod says, "So I take it we should go see this Nyloth and as long as whatever information he has for us doesn't need to be acted on right away then Wil, Brym and I can go to Fort Stag collect Brym's friends and see to Wil's and my WLA training?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday March 4th, 2022 1:20:16 PM
As Brym moves to step forward Falco is a touch to slow to grab him. As he starts speaking Falco covers his face fearing nonsense but at the end is happy with what is said. The talk of finding Nyloth does seem that it will move things along with the Deep issue.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday March 4th, 2022 3:19:32 PM
We unfortunately know very little about the deep so far. it seems to be a concept, or a cult, or something along those lines. there have been a few self-proclaimed followers of The Deep that we have encountered, and all have been unpleasant and dangerous. they were using some mind-controlling amulets in other locations, and then killing and experimenting with the people they controlled. it was really quite disturbing.

in any case i think we need to at least hear what Nyloth has to say and we can plan from there. I would say going to him at the fort seems the simplest way to go.

DM Mark - Nyloth
Friday March 4th, 2022 6:07:34 PM
Wil says he would like to visit the WLA. He asks of Nyloth is being held against his will, or is held up down at the docs.
Rolth would like to go see Nyloth before deciding what to do.
Kiwina has some misgivings about Nyloth, but would like to hear what he has to say.
Tsak would also like to speak with Nyloth.
Son Imod would like to go to Fort Stag as well, both the see Nyloth and visit the WLA. And perhaps to also collect the other two fauns.
Falco is hopeful that speaking with Nyloth may help shed light on resolving some issues with The Deep.
Elyas notes that The Deep seems to be some sort of cult, that they had some

Mak will find that things seem to be in order at the grove, and he is inclined to believe that the centaurs in Thanlus’ herd have no ulterior motives regarding the Petals or the mirrors. They inform Mak that they are only under order to see to the mirrors safety. They are not to move or otherwise disturb the mirrors until they hear from Pelonius.

As such Mak is inclined to return to the Petals.

Pelonius listens to what the Petals - and Brym - have to say.

”Very well, I will send Timapius here to accompany you to Fort Stag. Since this Deep seems to be a matter of great concern to perhaps a threat to the Isles, Timapius will sit in on your conversation with Nyloth and report back to me.” Timapius nods. If you press this issue, Pelonius is unyielding on having Timapius sit in. She will assure you she is to be trusted in this.

The Petals go down to Fort Stag. It’s about a 3 hour journey to the town. There, you are taken to an inn a bit up from the seaside dock area. It’s an odd combination of an inn and almost a fancy stable of sorts as it caters to both the noble and ignoble races. You recognize Nyloth - he appears as he has in the past - an older man with grey hair and beard cropped short. He wears a well used sword on his hip, and he wears a chain shirt. His clothing is well made and well worn. He moves with a certain grace. Mak will recognize he has the confidence of a noble and bearing of a practiced warrior.

He smiles and he says, ”Greetings to the Eight Petaled Rose. I am glad to have found you. Or rather, glad that you have found me.

Brym says, ”Yeah, that’s the guy.

He seems to have a couple of centaur “escorts” that fall in with him. Timapius suggests you go to a nearby meadow. Timapius dismisses the other two centaurs who reluctantly withdraw out of earshot, but still keep the group within sight.

Once at this clearing, Nyloth bows to the Petals and nods respectfully to Timapius and Brym.

“I come bearing a message from a sage in Wedding City in the county of Farungia. His name is Ardian. He has been investigating something he calls ‘The Deep’. He believes the problems that may be associated with this thing have been getting worse.

He tells me that his attempts to divine the nature and intents of The Deep have been stymied, but his attempts to gather information have led him to the you. He seems rather old and perhaps a bit frail, and is most agitated about this matter. He has sent messengers to find you, and he would like you to meet with him if you are willing to travel to Wedding City. He says he will pay you for your trouble but he did not specify further. I did say he believe you to be a noble and trustworthy group. He seemed rather upset about this whole issue and would tell me little specifics. I am sorry, I wish I had more to share with you.”

Nyloth will provide the Petals with instructions on how to find him in Wedding City.

Knowledge Local DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {You have heard there is a wizard or a sage or such by this name in Wedding City. He seems to be a person of some importance there.}

Knowledge Nobility DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {There is an old sage by the name of Ardian in Wedding City. He is generally regarded among nobility in the area as a knowledgeable gossip, a meddler and a busybody. He is both sought after and shunned by nobility, depending on what their objectives are at the time.}

Knowledge Geography DC 13: Highlight to display spoiler: {Wedding City in Farungia is about a 100 mile sea voyage from here.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+7=15 ;
Friday March 4th, 2022 9:31:15 PM
"Ardian, I've heard about him in my travels as a trading clan crewman! He's supposed to be a pretty big deal in Wedding City. Some sort of mage or sage or somesuch. Sounds like he might be able to help us figure out how to beat the squid demon thingy that threatens the Isles. Maybe he knows Lord Braselton, whose son, Bertram, we rescued after the kraken attack. Might be another source of information. I'm up for a voyage to visit Ardian, what do you guys think? It is kind of the opposite direction of the other Taur Isles, though, so we'd have to either come back to it later, or leave the centaur envoy to attend to the mirror deliveries."

(Knowledge local = 15, success!)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+6=11 ;
Saturday March 5th, 2022 5:06:54 AM
(KnowGeography=11 Dang!)

Hmm, never heard of it, or him, but sounds intriguing.

I don't think the centaurs really need us to help deliver the mirrors, and I think their envoys will send a much stronger message if they turn up with the devices without us in tow. Of course if it all goes horribly wrong we can come back and clean it up later, after we've saved the world...

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=17 ; d20+12=16 ;
Saturday March 5th, 2022 8:58:48 AM
Wil sticks with Son Imod when entering Fort Stag, figuring if they are going together, might as well.
Wil is fascinated with the thought of a taur fortress and takes in what he sees, having never been to this island.
"Fascinating that you all have developed such separated lives. Back in Dirt City, we all lived together so much."
(Perception: 16)

"Wedding City? That's an interesting name for a city, wonder why they would call it that." Wil says.
"I'm all for searching and destroying this monster. Sounds like the centaur have a handle on the mirrors. Have I mentioned that mirrors give me the creeps?" He shivers.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+3=8 ;
Saturday March 5th, 2022 12:15:43 PM
Rolth compares notes with Tsak on Farungian geography, but finds he has nothing to add...

Knowledge geography = 8, unsuccessful in aiding Tsak

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none d20+9=20 ; d20+5=11 ;
Saturday March 5th, 2022 12:37:43 PM
(know geography = 20, know local = 11)

Kiwina has never been to Fargunia, but has not heard anything about it that he likes. "They have strange customs there." But the trip is not long -- only a hundred miles or so. "Wedding City is on the coast, and the port shouldn't be as odd as the rest of the place sounds."

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Monday March 7th, 2022 1:11:44 AM
Localities, Nobility and Geography not being Son Imod specialty he does not glean anything based on what Nyloth says.

He waits to see what the rest of the Petals say and then asks Brym where the other 2 Fauns are since part of what they were to be doing here was collecting his companions and ensure they don't cause any trouble.

He says to Nyloth, "I take it if we are to investigate The Deep we should away to wedding city post haste? and any plans we had for WLA training should be put on hold considering the sage's poor health?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday March 7th, 2022 11:53:50 AM
Falco has no idea of the specifics being discussed but a lead on a new adventure would be good. A lot of time sitting with mirrors lately has caused the need for adventure to arise again.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday March 7th, 2022 12:00:35 PM
Elyas looks to the others to see where they want to go next

Pelonius probably wants those mirrors taken care of as soon as possible, but it is hard to pass up an opportunity to learn more about what is going on and maybe finally learn how to combat this Deep cult. the taurs have gone this long without having the mirrors to communicate, it is probably less urgent than doing something to stop the spread of the dangerous magic these cultists have.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3) d20+4=19 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+8=25 ;
Monday March 7th, 2022 2:33:14 PM
Mak nodded affirmation to the others account of Ardian, but he had nothing to add. He thought he'd heard something in noble circles, but the specifics presently escaped him. "A hundred miles, give or take a few." he added.

OOC:
KS Local, Roll 19, Success!
KS Nobility, Roll 19, Fail!
KS Geography, Roll 25, Success!

DM Mark - Nyloth
Monday March 7th, 2022 6:03:16 PM
The Petals listen to Nyloth and generally seem to think the centaurs can best handle delivering the mirrors to the other islands and that a visit to this sage named Ardian is in order, though Pelonius is awaiting and answer on this. Rolth seems to have heard of Ardian, and is hopeful his information may be of use. Kiwina says that the customs in Farginia can be strange, and Wil wonders why it is called Wedding City. Son Imod asks if the Petals should leave right away?

Nyloth replies,

”Farginia can indeed be an odd place. It’s a funny juxtaposition that they border Asildur. Whereas Asildur can be very rigid and controlling, Farginia values privacy and the rights of the individual above all else. I think the reason Fargunia has probably never been taken over is that most people find the place too annoying.

“As for urgency, that would be up to you. It seems this Ardian has been seeking information about The Deep, and he said that all roads on this seem to lead to you Petals. His inquiries about you brought him to me and he asked if I would contact you. Knowing you were seeking information about The Deep and those amulets, I said I would do my best to find you. I seems I have succeeded where his other messengers have failed. I like to think that Domi brings these things together.

“You should know that you Petals have developed a reputation. This can be both a blessing and a curse at times.

“Son Imod, I see no reason that you could not complete whatever WLA training you need before you go. Or, you could wait and pursue this in Wedding City. In fact, for any of you that are members of the WLA, they would very much like to know what it is you seek in pursuing this Deep you mention. What you wish to divulge is of course up to you. But if it is the threat you seem to think, they may be an ally in this.”

When Son Imod asks Brym where his two friends are, the faun replies, “Tar and Cael? I dunno. They’re around here somewhere. I’ll go find them.” Unless you stop him, the little faun trots off to find his friends.

You also know it generally takes a little time for Ramsey to make sure the Rose is provisioned and ready to sail. It will take a few days to reach Wedding City once you do leave.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday March 7th, 2022 7:45:28 PM
Ok, I vote we wish the Centaurs well and leave them to distribute the mirrors as part of their 'getting to know you' phase of diplomacy. In the meantime getting up to date with training, and bringing the WLA up to date sounds solid. Then we can get on with sailing into the sunset and exploring someplace new.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday March 7th, 2022 8:03:21 PM
Rolth stops Brym with a call. "Brym, the centaurs said that you were to remain with us in our charge while on the island. Please stay here and we can send a message to your friends to join us at the WLA chapterhouse. For I would like to accompany my fellow Petals there, and make some inquiries. Perhaps it is as Nyloth said, and they can offer us information and assistance if our quest is worthy!"

Rolth clearly agrees with Tsak that getting trained up before departing is worthwhile. Who knows what will happen in Fargunia...

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday March 7th, 2022 8:12:53 PM
“I also prefer to update my training.” Wil says. “Could we teach Byrum in the ways of travelers like us? It’s just a thought.”

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Monday March 7th, 2022 10:44:11 PM
Kiwina is happy to go to the WLA chapterhouse, where they can learn more about Fargunia. He does not want to accidentally stumble into the Fargunian version of a kaleb or something equally unexpected.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Monday March 7th, 2022 11:53:27 PM
Son Imod goes to the WLA officially joins by taking the oath:

“I, Son Imod, do solemnly swear to uphold the ideals of the League, to protect the innocent and combat evil wherever I may find it.”

He then pays the cumulative 7,000 gold in membership fees and starts training in Magical Aptitude, Endurance, Diehard and skill boosts to Perception, Spellcraft, Profession (Herbalist), Know(Nature) and Craft (Sculptures).

(OOC: I'll update my character sheet another time)

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3) d20+8=16 ; d20+4=18 ;
Tuesday March 8th, 2022 9:05:51 AM
Fargunia, he'd not associated the name "Wedding City" with the country, but he knew a little about Fargunia. He'd been on a bender there on his journey to the Isles and well, he'd been a little to free with his mouth and used up all his goodwill quickly enough that getting on a ship and leaving seemed the best course at the time. Wedding City seemed far enough away from where he'd been so maybe it would work out all right.

"Fargunia is a far sight better than Asildur in my opinion, if only they don't worship mind sucking plants that bury themselves in your brain and turn you into mindless zombies working for the overmind. It's a little too close to those too, so be on the look out. Wouldn't surprise me if those seeded creeps are in league with the Deep. Blasted pieces of animal droppings they are."

OOC:
KS Geography, Roll 16
KS Local, Roll 18

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday March 8th, 2022 10:17:06 AM
"There are mind sucking plants?" Wil says with some awe.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3)
Tuesday March 8th, 2022 10:30:21 AM
"Yes. They burrow into your heart and then grow up into your brain until you are nothing but a slave to the overmind. If I see one I'll kill it on sight. They are supposed to be able to talk to one another somehow. Evil things they are and as soon as the war was over I left while I was still me. That order he's talking about, well it comes at the expense of other things like self direction."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday March 8th, 2022 10:39:36 AM
Here Rolth speaks Falco chimes in to Brym as well.

"Yes, stay with us please. I will need the company while some of us deal with the WLA, after my transformation I have not joined any of the groups. Plus, you heard we can be a blessing or a curse, don't you want to find out which it will be today? I know I am excited."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - "We can be a blessing or a curse, don't you want to find out which it will be today?"
Tuesday March 8th, 2022 6:38:27 PM
There is general agreement to stay at Fort Stag for a couple days to allow for WLA Training, and perhaps ask some questions there. Unless you have more questions for Nyloth, he will depart.

Rolth and Falco stop Brym from leaving to find Cael and Tar, offering to instead send for them. Brym is a bit annoyed - his shoulders slump and he pouts, ”Aw, come on! I’m not gonna cause any trouble. Anyway, good luck finding Cael and Tar. I left ‘em poking down around the docks, but they could be anywhere by now.”

It turns out finding a couple of mischievous fauns on Centaur Isle is not really that hard - just a little time consuming. It takes most of the day tracing sightings of the two, from the docks, to an irritated fruit seller, to a farmer with an orchard who chased them off, to a shepherd that had a wonderful time playing music with the pair, to eventually finding the two standing near a tree in a hollow by a creek. As you approach you see them holding sticks, about to poke them deep into a beehive in the cleft of the tree. ”Oh, hey you guys! We got some bread in town, and we’re about to get a bunch of honey to put on it! Wanna have some?”

Mak notes that Fargunia can’t be any worse than Asildur with their “mind sucking plants.” He wonders idly if perhaps Asildur may somehow be in league with the Deep.

Son Imod and Wil head over to the WLA Chapterhouse. Kiwina goes along to ask about Fargunia.

At the WLA Chapterhouse, the three (and anyone else that comes along) meet a centaur named Hirosum. He greets you warmly, and will arrange WLA training for whomever wants it. This training will take about two days, and costs are per usual. Asked about Fargunia, Hirosum will tell you what he knows (allowing you to read this information..)

He asks, ”As members of the WLA, what sort of adventures have you been on? You’ve been meeting with our herd leaders and the Lead Stallion, and all of Centaur Isle knows you as heroes in the land. Where are you headed from here? Do you require transport? A place to stay the night?”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday March 8th, 2022 7:08:16 PM
Tsak listens to Hirosum in growing astonishment. The centaurs final words, nice place to visit but you wouldn't want to live there, seem to sum it up perfectly.
The trick, he thinks, will be to find out what they need and then get out as soon as possible.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday March 8th, 2022 9:17:09 PM
"Hmm, I suppose we shall have to be very careful in our dealings in Fargunia. Hopefully, the sage we seek is not outcast!" In response to Hirosum's question about our adventures, Rolth will offer a recap of our most recent journey to Bridge Isle, with the test that Domi put in our path. He will also offer information on the minions of the Deep that we have encountered and inquire whether Hirosum has heard any more about the Deep, or about the tentacle amulets and cult that the Deep seems to be spreading.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Tuesday March 8th, 2022 10:09:52 PM
Kiwina listens carefully to what Hirosum has to say.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Wednesday March 9th, 2022 1:12:06 AM
Son Imod says, "We are headed to Wedding City to meet with a Sage to learn more about the Deep. We have our own ship which I believe is being prepared for the journey and as for lodging well considering we are going to be here for a few days unless the other Petals have made arrangements I wouldn't say no to your hospitality while I do my training before we set off"

(OOC: Does Son Imod get a training montage for the next few days?)

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3)
Wednesday March 9th, 2022 8:36:16 AM
"It might be best if we don't share any information about the Deep with anyone other than the sage. They trade secrets there like gold, and anything they might know about anything is well....a secret. I'm not certain but I'd think if our information was too freely given to others it might diminish the value of it in his eyes."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday March 9th, 2022 9:15:08 AM

"Bread and honey does sound quite nice though you approach to getting the honey may be a bit painful. I know smoke calms bees, I wonder of Obscuring Mist would do something similar. At least they might not be able to follow you to sting."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday March 9th, 2022 12:11:56 PM
Elyas follows the others, but is not ready to join the WLA at this time, mostly because he does not have the funds for training.

He is a bit surprised that Mak wants to keep their knowledge of the Deep a secret but does not counter his teammate here.
why eep it secret? the more people that know those amulets are dangerous the better. a cult lives in the darkness, if it is brought to light it will not survive... He tries to remember to discuss this in more detail later with the Petals.

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+16=28 ;
Wednesday March 9th, 2022 1:25:49 PM
Wil strikes up a conversation with the WLA, Hirosum (Diplomacy: 28)
Charming and pleasant Wil manages to avoid any embarrassing outburst, not that they didn't try.
"I saw this glued together monster, but it wasn't glue it was eels. Eels just attached to this thing and it would throw them at us. Talk about a horror show but.. have you seen a gibbering mouther. I've heard they are nasty monsters. I heard about one once but people in Dirt City always said it was not true, something I made up... Nah.. not me. I'm not the make-up things type..."
He did his training diligently. "Making a note to myself that I'm at level 4," he said as he left. "I'll be back.. for more." He promised.

DM Mark - "We can be a blessing or a curse, don't you want to find out which it will be today?"
Wednesday March 9th, 2022 7:54:15 PM
Falco keeps an eye on the fauns. At his mention of the bees' danger, Cael and Tar think for a moment. Then they slather each other in mud from the creek before they go after the honey with their sticks. Brym shouts a warning that this is a really terrible idea, but they wave him off. Predictably, their efforts stir up a swarm of bees. Amidst a lot of “Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!”, Cael and Tar run - leading a swarm of bees straight toward Falco and Brym!

A very worried Brym turns to Falco, his eyes wide. ”Uh, now would be a good time to make that smoke thingy you were talking about!” What does Falco do?

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The Petals work to get things wrapped up on Centaur Island.

At the WLA, Rolth informs Hirosum what the party has learned about The Deep, noting the minions of the Deep, asking what the centar knows in return. Wil mentions the strange eel-mass creatures the Petals fought. The centaur says to Wil, ”Ah, the galvo. Discussing creatures. And he will relate this about the galvo. Mak worries that giving away too much information to this person may not be a good idea.

Wil and Son Imod complete their training, and the Rose is made ready to sail. Ramsey asks Kiwina, ”Orders Captain? She’s ready for sailing, and can leave when you all are ready.

What messages do you provide to Pelonius?

What, if anything, do you do with the fauns? They are willing to go with you, but they are clearly not sea creatures, and Ramsey will not have them as crew. They’re not precisely your responsibility and they are free creatures. You also cannot really imagine turning them loose in Fargunia.

Any other matters to address? You’ll have about a day or two at sea.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Wednesday March 9th, 2022 8:21:00 PM
Kiwina thinks they should explain to Pelonius, Hollyhocks, or someone of authority -- in person -- that they intend to investigate rumors of the Deep and will be looking for a sage in Wedding City. While the Rose would not be needed to help carry the mirrors, it seems proper to deliver the message to the appropriate official.

As for the fauns, Kiwina wonders if Nyloth might be able to help them safely home.

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday March 9th, 2022 10:09:26 PM
“Can we give the little taurs a mission to complete related to the mirrors?”
“Maybe send them to discover attitude about the mirrors.”

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Wednesday March 9th, 2022 11:59:30 PM
Son Imod says to Wil, "The Fauns would need a Centaur, Liontaur and Minotaur in order to get somewhere with the mirrors. I don't think Fauns would cut it unless they are significantly skilled at using magical devices to be able to reliably fool the mirrors that they are a Minotaur, Liontaur or Centaur, I mean from what I know of magic if one knows what one is doing they could fool a magical device to think they are a certain class or alignment they aren't why not fool a device to think you are a race you aren't."

Son Imod says to Kiwana, "If Nyloth could see them home that would be wonderful because we wouldn't have to have the crew or Fargunia deal with the fauns. Shall you ask him or I?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday March 10th, 2022 4:22:42 AM
Tsak agrees with informing the Centaurs of their plans in person and is willing to go with whatever delegation is sent. He is also in favour of 'delegating' the responsibility of the fauns to Nyloth - seems fitting. After that he'll pick up his shiny new armour (OOC I'll get my character sheet updated on the weekend) and make sure there's enough food aboard the Rose for Esmerelda. He'll also chase up some worms and smelly cheese for fishing as they sail to Wedding City.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3)
Thursday March 10th, 2022 9:10:17 AM
Mak was pleased that his training with Elmer was nearing completion and he made certain the Rose was packed with provisions for the horse and the trip to Wedding City. As he went about his day he wondered about the rumors he had heard about the place and whether or not they were true. After a short while he dismissed those thoughts and went about working with the crew to prepare the ship.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday March 10th, 2022 10:15:51 AM
Elyas will spend some time looking for information about the Wedding City to get a better idea of the political and economical climate there, and anything that would be good to know about customs before the party arrives there.

As for the fauns, Elyas agrees with Ramsey that they would not be fitting crew members, and doesn't like the idea of bringing them all the way to Wedding City.

Elyas asks Brym "where are you heading next my friend? will you be staying here on this island for a while, or heading back home?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday March 10th, 2022 10:18:49 AM
"Run to the cloud."

Falco cast obscuring mist between himself and the fauns hoping that it will at least slow the bees down.

"If they come though the mist we will have to run for it, submerging in water would be best!"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Searing Light / Water Breathing
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - "We can be a blessing or a curse, don't you want to find out which it will be today?"
Thursday March 10th, 2022 1:55:05 PM
Things don’t end well with the faun’s search for honey. The Obscuring Mist does little to deter the bees, but it does give a moment for everyone to make a break for the creek. After some running and yelling and splashing and yelling the bees seem to lose interest and return to their hive. Tar and Cael are covered in welts and even Brym and Flaco suffer several stings. Fortunately, they were traveling with a cleric able to channel healing. As you look back, you see the fauns’ dropped loaves of bread and a cloud of bees at the tree. Tar and Cael consider going back to retrieve their bread and try again, but are quickly talked out of it. ”Oh, man. That was gonna be really good!” All head back to Fort Stag.

There is general agreement to leave the mirror delivery to the centaurs. Mak asks for info about Wedding City, but gets little info beyond the fact that it is a popular place for weddings in Fargunia, and that customs there are a littles more accommodating to folk than the rest of the country. But just a little.

There is some discussion about what to do with the fauns. Wil suggests perhaps they could do some task related to the mirrors. Kiwina, Son and Tsak ask Nyloth to look after the fauns. Nyloth says, ”I regret that I cannot do this. But here’s the thing. These centaurs are reactive and impulsive. They may be in a position to control things on their island, but if they are actually serious about opening up tauric society across the islands, they are going to have to adjust to new peoples, new customs and new ways of working out their problems.

“You may deal with the centaurs as you wish, but putting you in charge of them was a bit lazy on their part. Suggesting you have some sudden authority over these free willed creatures does not sit well with me. Domi’s teachings suggest that the centaurs will need to have the courage and self-discipline to address this matter themselves. I mean, if they cannot handle a few fauns roaming their island, how will they deal with a group of minotaurs or liontaurs here? And the fauns will need to exercise some measure of self-control or deal with the consequences. It is the way of things.”

With that, Nyloth will bid you farewell, and that you go with Domi’s blessing. Nyloth will then make a brief gesture and vanish.

Spellcraft DC 21:Highlight to display spoiler: {You suspect this was the effect of a Teleport spell, but no actual spell was cast, meaning it was not a silent use of Teleport. The gesture suggested something was done or activated though.}

Elyas asks the fauns what they wish to do. The fauns discuss this, and when they are told they will not accompany the Petals to Wedding City, they say they’d like to stay on Centaur Island for a bit.

The party is in agreement that they should go tell Pelonius in person of their decision. The fauns seem to follow you, playing music as you go.

A few questions then:

- What do you inform the centaurs about your decision to leave?

- What, if anything, do you inform the centaurs about the fauns? This will affect how the centaurs handle this issue.

- Ramsey has the ship ready to leave. What preparations do you make for your short sea voyage - spells cast, watches set during the night, etc.

- How do you spend your time during your couple days at sea?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3)
Thursday March 10th, 2022 2:07:16 PM
Mak pointed at the empty air where Nyloth was standing a moment before. "I know right? I've been saying that for ages! And it's not just these centaurs, it's all you other guys too. As for these fauns, their antics are quite funny. Maybe they should open up a show." Mak said while slapping at an imaginary bee.

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+17=21 ; d20+12=16 ;
Thursday March 10th, 2022 3:58:18 PM
"Wow, I have some new skills... looks like Nyloth is using some magic artifact to Teleport. That's kinda cool and it's a bit cool I know this."
"You know back in Dirt City we had ways to deal with characters that couldn't be controlled. My father was quite brutal as leader of the Dart family but... hey we are not in Dirt City." He says directing it to the fauns but then following that up with a playful smile.
(Bluff: 16)
"You know, have them build something. Carpentry always makes a good babysitter."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=20 ;
Thursday March 10th, 2022 8:13:12 PM
Rolth shakes himself out of a momentary stupor and rejoins the conversation. "I propose that we report to Pelonius and Holyhocks that we intend to sail to Fargunia to seek more information about the Deep, which poses a threat to all of the Taur Isles. When we do so, we can inform them that, as we are leaving the island, that we can no longer guide the visiting fauns, and hope that they will be treated well. That would bode well for future liontaur and minotaur visitors to Centaur Isles."

Rolth will certainly take a watch during the night, happily pairing up with any of his fellow Petals. He keeps a sharp watch out when on duty. Otherwise he will pass the time by singing and playing to entertain the crew, help with the sailing, and otherwise trying to make himself useful.

(Perception = 20 while on watch)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none d20+21=29 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+23=42 ;
Thursday March 10th, 2022 10:02:41 PM
"Coward," Kiwina says softly to the spot where Nyloth no longer is. But Nyloth has the right of it. The Petals aren't going to babysit the fauns.

"I think visiting liontaurs and minotaurs would be a bit more. . . focused." Kiwina tells Rolth. "Still, we know there are dryads on the island, so there must be places where the fauns would be welcome even if this one is not quite suited to their proclivities."

Kiwina also agrees with Rolth's observation about watches, and thinks there should be at least two on watch throughout the day and night. He expects to be help with the sailing when not on watch or asleep.

(Perception = 29 while on watch; profession sailor = 36; survival = 42 predicting the weather)

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+17=36 ;
Friday March 11th, 2022 4:03:36 AM
(Spellcraft: 36)

Son Imod says, "I wonder if he has a staff that allows him to teleport places."

He clears his throat and says, "I think we should go to Pelonius and tell her about our plans to go to Wedding City to see this sage and regretfully inform her we can no longer act as mirror envoys. I also think that we should also ask her to give the Fauns safe passage to go where they please on Centaur Islands as long as they don't cause any trouble and agree to abide by Centaur Island Laws. Though I mean if they'd rather travel with the Centaurs to Liontaur and Minotaur Isles as part of the mirror envoy, Pelonius agrees and they promise to behave themselves that could also work."

Son Imod looks at the Fauns while emphasizing that part about not causing trouble, following Centaur Island Laws and behaving themselves

Son Imod says, "Nyloth is right. For Imod's vision to be realized the Centaurs need to be more tolerant of guests and the Fauns are guests. However, guests do have to take certain considerations of their hosts."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday March 11th, 2022 12:02:03 PM
Elyas doesn't have much to add tot he discussion with Pelonius but he does come with the others to speak with the Mare. then he double checks everything for the sea voyage. he will aim to be more prepared for possible combat at sea this time, and will help maintain the repairs on the ship with his mending magic when needed.

The Deep

Ardian

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday March 11th, 2022 2:31:18 PM
Letting Pelonius and Holyhocks know they are leaving and Falco attempts to address the issue of the Fauns.

"I enjoy them because they are kind of funny. I suggest you spread the word that they, like many others species, will act different then you but have a place. In time people will begin to enjoy the different sorts of people I would think."

There is little in line of preparation for the journey other then asking for some new spells, more useful on water.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk / Freedom of Movement / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic / Searing Light / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate / Silence
1st- Command / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - "In time people will begin to enjoy the different sorts of people I would think."
Friday March 11th, 2022 7:07:18 PM
There is some discussion among the Petals and consensus on how to approach the Lead Stallion and the centaur leadership. The heroes turn to the fauns and warn them that they need to make sure, wherever they end up, that they are not causing trouble and follow local laws. They are reminded that guests in any place must be considerate of their hosts.

The fauns listen to this solemnly, nodding in agreement. Cael says, ”You betcha! While we wish we were traveling with you, we’re happy to stay here on Centaur Island for a while.” Tar says, ”Sure, we can behave. We always behave. Right fellas?” They all nod their heads in agreement.

Brym adds, ”Yeah, I do feel a little safer with the centaurs I guess. The liontaurs can be a little, well, sharp about things. And the minotaurs are just too serious all the time. The centaurs do seem to like music. So there’s that.” Then he looks quickly at Kiwina, Rolth and Son Imod. "Oh, ‘cept for you guys - you’re all right.”

Tar says, "And we can prolly help the centaurs with their sense of humor too!” The others nod seriously. Then Tar makes a loud farting noise with his hand on his mouth and they all fall down laughing.

If nothing else, the centaurs might learn tolerance at least.

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The Petals head back to the Corral to talk to Pelonius. There, they find she is with Hollyhocks and several of the herd leaders. To normal folk this would be a fairly intimidating group. Not because they’re trying to intimidate the Petals, but just because this is kind of the best of the best among the centaurs, and they are confident leaders.

As you arrive Pelonius smiles warmly and invites you in, fauns and all. If the Petals suggest meeting alone with Pelonius, she encourages them to address all here unless there is a matter of particular sensitivity.

(If I understood correctly,) The Petals politely inform the Lead Stallion and all there that:
- They intend to sail to Fargunia to seek more information about The Deep, which poses a threat to all of the Taur Isles.

- Since they are leaving, they can no longer guide the fauns, and hope that they will be treated well. They suggest this would bode well for future liontaur and minotaur visitors to Centaur Isles. This would also be consistent with Imod’s vision for tolerance among the taurs.

- They ask Polonius to provide the Fauns safe passage to go where they please on Centaur Islands as long as they don't cause any trouble and agree to abide by Centaur Island Laws. Suggestions include setting the fauns to some task, or perhaps even traveling with the Centaurs to Liontaur and Minotaur Isles as part of the mirror envoy.

The centaurs listen and seem to defer to Pelonius in this. You’re not sure if this is deferrance to her authority or perhaps a test of her leadership. Maybe both. She asks a few questions about the Deep and seems satisfied with your answers.

Pelonius says, ”Very well Petals. The centaurs thank you for your help in rescuing my father and the others, for returning the mirrors to us, and for working out their function. The centaurs are in your debt, and you may call on us - any of us - if there is need.

“As for your friends the fauns, I am sure we can accommodate them here. The question is if they can tolerate us? Well, my friendly little fey - what say you, do you choose to stay here on Centaur Isle? Will you abide by our rules and not cause trouble?”

The fauns nod solemnly. Tar says, ”Oh, we never cause trouble. Hey, we did find a beehive with some honey. But we need some help getting it.” Cael adds, ”Yeah, the last time didn’t go so good.”

She turns to Hollyhocks. ”My good Druid, please work with these gentle faun to instruct them in the ways of bees and in how they may earn their keep here in other constructive ways.” Hollyhocks seems a bit surprised but quickly recovers, responding with a nod.

”Farewell, Petals. I wish you Domi’s courage and Imod’s strength, for they are one and the same, in your quest regarding The Deep. Go with his blessing and our thanks.”

(Monday’s post should have you arriving in Wedding City unless you have other plans.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday March 11th, 2022 9:31:52 PM
Rolth is joyous to be back at sea and on a quest again. "Domi the defender, be with us!" He tends his gear and rehearses a few Fargunian tunes in case the opportunity arises to perform once the Petals land.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday March 12th, 2022 9:13:13 PM
Tsak and Esmerelda spend as much time as possible on deck with a fishing line out to see what they can catch. Mind you Tsak will always be on the lookout for where he can help the crew or the cook, and Esmerelda will always be on the lookout for a sunny little spot out of the spray where she can have a nap.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+9=12 ; d20+16=19 ;
Saturday March 12th, 2022 9:37:52 PM
It belatedly occurs to Rolth that he ought to have some level of feline affinity with Esmerelda. But when he goes looking for her, he finds her napping, so he continues to make himself otherwise useful around the ship.

Upon arrival in port, he will look around carefully, looking for unusual vessels or other potential threats and opportunities.

Profession sailor = 12
Perception = 19

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d12=4 ; d12=10 ; d12=10 ; d12=3 ;
Sunday March 13th, 2022 10:15:04 AM
Wil boards the ship and within a few hours begins imagining shooting from a large ballista. It’s a strange site, even for a man as odd as Wil but even stranger is how accurate he seems to get it.
“A game of luck,” he asks suddenly.
“Sure.” Will then begins to gather gear for fishing, baits the hook, drops the line into the sea and pulls 12 cards from a standard deck of cards.
- He draws a 4 of spades and continues fishing
- A 10 of hearts
- A 10 of diamonds
- A three and smiles “not quite friend”, he says.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Sunday March 13th, 2022 4:27:39 PM
Kiwina enjoys being on the ocean again. There's nothing else quite like it, no matter the weather.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+21=35 ; d20+21=37 ;
Monday March 14th, 2022 12:07:03 AM
Son Imod harvests more lifewood for flasks enough for him to prepare herbal healing items for both the day they are currently on and for their trip to Wedding City. (OOC: I am speculating +2 but if this is a longer journey presumably he'd want to keep making them each day)

Spellcraft: 35
Spellcraft: 37

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3)
Monday March 14th, 2022 8:49:39 AM
Mak loaded Elmer into the hold of the Rose and got him settled for the ocean voyage with fresh water and a bale of hay to start. He calculated this next leg of their journey would only be a few days, so he went to his hammock and sorted out the equipment he'd need. When he emerged on deck he had his bow, quiver, rapier, and in the place of his worn service shortsword was a fancy handaxe with gold and silver filigree.

The young nobleman seemed to be in much better spirits as he moved about deck, but anyone who was observant noticed that he had a nervous habit of touching the handaxe as he'd made certain it was still there hanging from his belt.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday March 14th, 2022 9:32:04 AM
Before they load on the boat, inspired by the talk of honey, Falco scampers to buy a container or two of hone if available.

Once on board Falco lends a hand in the rigging, climbing about and aiding the effort to sail.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic / Magic Circle Against (C/E/L/G) / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Consecrate / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate /
1st- Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+11=18 ; d20+12=17 ;
Monday March 14th, 2022 12:50:47 PM
Elyas enjoys the routine of the sea journey, and falls into the rhythm of work on a ship. He helps where needed and keeps an eye out for trouble, but otherwise generally keeps to himself.

profession sailor = 18
perception = 17

DM Mark - Wedding City
Monday March 14th, 2022 7:24:51 PM
Mak gets Elmer squared away on board the The Rose, and soon the ship is underway. The Petals (and all of Wil’s unseen friends and relations) and the crew feel just a little better. Being undersail seems to lift everyone’s spirits - something about the clean air and the salt spray just makes everything right.

The Petals pitch during the two day voyage to Wedding City. Son Imod works on some potions over the time. Tsak is able to catch a few fish on the trip, much to Emerelda’s delight.

Thankfully, the voyage is otherwise uneventful.

In the afternoon hours of the second day, The Rose weighs anchor outside what you believe to be Wedding City. You can see a dock area, but The Rose is too large a ship to use the small boat docks here. A boat is soon on it’s way out to you. The Petals arrange for transport to the docks, and all (including Elmer if you whish) are on dry land. It seems to be a bustling port. But folk there are all business. Trade and commerce is conducted at the docks there, but there is not much welcome to be had beyond the dock area.

You spot an odd couple on the docks walking hand in hand, gazing out at the water. What catches your eye is that the hands they are holding seem to be tied together with a cord even as their other hand is free, and they seem to wear a mask across their mouths. But they seem pretty happy and are walking casually together apart from others.

Sense Motive DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: { People here are not very friendly, and seem a bit suspicious of the Petals, though you’re not aware you’ve done anything to arouse suspicion.}

The party can ask around about Ardian. People here seem to want some coin to provide the info. 10 gold will get you directions to Ardian’s tower. 100 go will get you a guide to take you there. You are encouraged to stay aboard your ship for accommodations, though they will acknowledge there are some places to stay - but only near the dock area.

They will ask if there is a bard among you, and you will learn that bards are welcome at the inns and public houses in town.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+19=34 ;
Monday March 14th, 2022 9:29:38 PM
Rolth is nonplussed but not surprised at the lack of a warm welcome here, after what we learned back at the WLA chapterhouse. He silently notes the opportunities for bards, but is more focused on our mission than on the inns and pubs for the moment. The latter just seem to be an opportunity for our less careful speakers to step on their own tails, so to speak. To the Petals, he opines, "I think we ought to go see Ardian straight away. How about we split the guide fee and get moving?"

(Sense motive = 34, success)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Monday March 14th, 2022 10:12:34 PM
Kiwina favors going straight to Ardian. He fears this will be a stranger place than Minotaur Island. . . And he's happy to spend the nights shipboard.

(Sense motive at +12; Kiwina thinks suspicious is just the way people are here.)

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+6=26 ;
Monday March 14th, 2022 11:47:03 PM
Sense Motive: 26

Son Imod says, "Definitely a chilled reception. I'm for finding this Ardian character straight away. It may be better if we can find out what we need to know and be on our way. I mean I don't know if we need to operate out of Wedding City long or if this information we seek will send us somewhere else but considering how this place seems not as welcoming as Minotaur or Centaur Isles I'm all for doing what we need to do and continue on."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 7:20:49 AM
Surely some directiins will do just fine? grumbles Tsak as he parts with a hard-earned gold piece and a few silver ones too.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=17 ;
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 9:23:56 AM
{Sense Motive: 17}

Falco agrees it is best to just head straight to the task at hand. He does keep a sharp eye on the locals as they do not seem overly welcoming of the Petals.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic / Magic Circle Against (C/E/L/G) / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Consecrate / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate /
1st- Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3) d20+6=15 ;
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 10:07:47 AM
"What did I tell you. Mak said. Information here is traded like gold." To those complaining about the reception, Mak added. "Oh...this is friendly. Seems Wedding City is a bit lax in the countries traditions. Let's not go further into the countryside though. I might be wanted."

As for Rolth's fear that Mak might say or do something inappropriate....again, he doesn't have to worry about the young archer as Mak seems to be very wary about the people here.

To Tsak he nudged the large man and pointed slyly at the couple. "What you think? Getting married....where's the chain?"

OOC:
Sense Motive +6, Roll 15. Success!

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+10=18 ;
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 11:03:18 AM
"I won several fish with that game of luck," Wil argues. "It was fair.. shhhh... I have things to do. We can argue later. I'm sorry you are a sore loser."
"Sorry, Cicero is not much for a fair contest. Says I cheated.. but anyways. I agree, lets's just find Ardian. I've never been one that needed a welcome. Let them be.."
Sense Motive: 18
"Living in Dirt City they tend to be like this. If we don't give them a reason they will be fine. If it's anything like Dirt City, I'm sure there are multiple monitors watching our every move. Possibly all of them."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+7=10 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+12=19 ;
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 3:03:10 PM
Elyas takes in the sights of a new place with great interest. he doesn't really notice a cold reception, or is just too distracted trying to absorb new information. (sense motive = 10)

He notices the older couple with their hands tied, and is curious about it, trying to recall anything he has heard of with a similar custom
knowledge local = 21 for any customs he has heard of like that
knowledge religion = 19 if there are any sects that have a tradition like that

once he sees that, he looks to see if any others are doing the same thing with the hands tied like that. The masks are alos interesting. does anyone else wear a similar mask, or only this couple?

DM Mark - Wedding City
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 5:22:40 PM
The party stands at the docks debating what to do next...

Elyas wonders about the odd couple he sees. The cord tying them together certainly looks to be something they could cut or break with some effort, and they do not appear to have any sort of minder or guard that would prevent this. Clearly, both the cord and the masks seem voluntary. The two seem to be young humans, and they are behaving affectionately toward one another.

The dock area is a bustle of activity. Most appear to be locals, but some seem foreign to this area, perhaps from Asildur or farther away.

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+16=28 ;
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 6:56:07 PM
"Ok, I have to ask," Wil says as he approaches the couple. "What's the story with the band and the masks?"
(Diplomacy: 28)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 7:20:57 PM
"OK, the figurative Bank of Rolth is open for business." Rolth arranges a guide to Ardian's tower and pays the fee, expecting to be reimbursed by his fellow Petals. He is ready to go before Wil gets himself arrested. He's not worried about Mak, other than the fellow's proclivity to assume everything is about him.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 7:49:52 PM
To Rolth - I'll pay you back big fella, but I am not opening up my whole coin purse in the docks.

To Mak - Crossbow wedding you think?

Tsak isn't really put off by the demeanour of the townsfolk, he's here for business and won't stay longer than he has to. But he inconspicuously checks his gear and clicks his awareness up a notch, wouldn't do to be marked as prey by the local predators.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 10:21:50 PM
"Wil, didn't you hear what they told us at the WLA?" Kiwina isn't sure he understands the taboos on asking personal information, but he's pretty sure it isn't worth finding out.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 1:14:25 AM
Son Imod says, "I'm going to have to do rain check as well seeing as I spent just about all the gold they gave me at the WLA becoming hard to kill and better at spellcraft."

"I guess we will go find the sage."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 9:10:25 AM
"Thank you Rolth. I will gladly pay my share to keep things moving. Son Imod I will cover you as well."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic / Magic Circle Against (C/E/L/G) / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Consecrate / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate /
1st- Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 10:44:05 AM
"I will also pitch in friend. we are not likely to find our goal on our own.

If Wil asking the couple about their mask and cord don't get anywhere, Elyas will bring it up with their guide

"I'm sorry if it is an obvious question, but can you tell me why some people here wear masks and tie themselves together with a cord?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3)
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 10:53:06 AM
"I too have some spending money," Mak offered. "but watch your backs. I see some people that might be plant brains wandering about. Glad I decided to not wear my uniform today." he commented since this whole visit was about him.

"Don't know Tsak, they seem happy enough...oh s..."

Mak looked on in horror as Wil went to ask the couple what they were doing and moved quickly to draw the man back. "He needs a chirurgeon desperately. I apologize deeply for any offense." Mak said as he drew the man away. "What person inside your head thought THAT was a good idea?" Mak chastised the man. "I'm supposed to be the tactless one here."

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 2:53:28 PM
"I object," Wil says in reply to the objections to his questioning. "I'm being purposefully tactful. Quite charming, I believe, but if you wish I do not ask this question... maybe too late." Wil stops not wanting to cause more issues.
"I apologize but I can be a little impulsive."

DM Mark - Wedding City
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 4:46:09 PM
Wil approaches the couple and politely asks about their masks, even as Kiwina and Mak try to warn him off.
Rolth asks around about finding Ardian, preferring to hire a guide for 100 gp.
Tsak, Falco, Elyas, and Mak assure Rolth they will chip in for this.

The young couple blink as they look at Wil and at each other. At first they seem a bit unsure what to do, but they wave him off and say nothing.

When Elyas later asks their guide about the couple, their guide replies, ”Ah yes. Wedding City is special. Couples come from all over Fargunia to get married here. They come to complete their vows to each other and divulge their secrets at the Temple of Flower. It’s a special ceremony that lasts a week where the couple sits and shares everything they know about themselves and others. At the end of the week they are bound to each other with their shared knowledge.

“Until the day of the ceremony the couples move about the city with their hands bound to each other with ribbon and their mouths covered in a ceremonial gag. They cannnot speak until their vows are complete.

“Don’t worry, you’ve done nothing wrong. It’s good for them to be tested this way. Come, I will take you to Ardian’s Tower.”

The guide takes payment of 100 gp. He leads you up past the dock area and into the city. Wedding City is interesting. It seems pretty open and clean - more so than the average city. Building tend to be low, squat structures. People can be seen congregating and chatting here and there, but seem to fall silent and watch as you pass, careful not to be overheard.

Eventually, you are lead to the edge of town. Your guide gestures ahead to a tower and simply turns to leave.

Before you in a single stone tower, perhaps 20’ wide and 40’ tall - certainly one of the tallest buildings around. It appears to have a flat top surrounded by crenellations, though you do not see any guards. A short flight of stairs leads up to a large stone door with a pull rope beside it.

Pulling the rope will summons a familiar figure who greets you warmly - certainly the warmest greeting you’ve seen in this town.

It is Rainard, a Tengu wizard whom the Petals rescued at sea clinging to wreckage at the time. He seems surprised and pleased to see the Petals. ”Ahhh, my rescuers! Welcome, welcome!”

(Let me know if you did or said anything on the way, or questions you had for your guide and I can resolve that.)

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 5:38:29 PM
Wil passes Rolth any agreed upon amount to compensate and stays quiet during the trip. Occasionally getting into conversations about what he sees but nothing too out of character.
He waits near the back of the group when they get to the tower and waits for something to happen.
"Fascinating tower," he does say at some point.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 98/92 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 7:11:45 PM
Tsak passes Rolth the 20gp he has promised when able to do so discretely.

G'day Rainard. Nice tower, where's the crocodile infested moat? I believe you were expecting us, in some sense of the term?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 7:15:49 PM
(OOC updated AC and HP from character sheet)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 8:31:32 PM
Rolth will quietly ask our well-paid guide to discreetly describe and explain important locales as we pass through the city toward the toward, as part of our guided trip there.

Speaking of well-paid, the share for those willing and able to reimburse Rolth is just 12gp. Rolth will make up any difference, not being inclined to be fussy about unadventurous accounting.

Once we arrive, Rolth will return Rainard's warm greeting, but keep his own boisterousness in check. "I am pleased to see that you have arrived safely after what befell you during the earlier part of your journey. May we enter the tower, that we may privately discuss several matters with you and Ardian, as appropriate?" Once safely inside, Rolth will discretely ask what became of Rainard's previous charge (without mentioning any names.) And of course, he will ask to see Ardian as well.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Wednesday March 16th, 2022 10:23:24 PM
Son Imod says, "Well met. I don't believe I was a member of the Petals when your paths previously crossed. My name is Son Imod and I joined the Petals on their last adventure. I am surprised to see someone named Rainard here as I was under the impression we were meeting with someone named Ardian."

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Thursday March 17th, 2022 7:50:06 AM
Kiwina's questions for their guide are minimal. He isn't fond of big cities and keeps track of where they're going to make sure he can find his way back to the docks.

"Rainard. You'll have to tell us what's happened since we last saw you."

DM Mark - Wedding City
Thursday March 17th, 2022 6:00:57 PM
Wil Will is fascinated by the tower.
Tsak greets Rainard, wondering why there is no moat and if the kenku mage was expecting the Petals.
Rolth asks his guide to explain the sites as the party heads through town. At the tower, he asks to come in to speak with Rainard and Ardian.
Son Imod introduces himself to the Rainard, asking about Ardian.
Kiwina asks few questions moving through the City, but makes mental notes as the party goes to make sure he can find his way back to the ship.
Mak keeps a sharp eye out for guards that might recognize him.

The party finds the hired guide reluctant to share much that is specific beyond the way to Ardian’s tower. He tersely mentions this architectural addition to a house, and that difference in the paving, and points to an obvious blacksmith’s shop. But he does not mention who the architect was, or why the paving changed, or what the smith’s name is or what he makes. The lack of information is rather odd and the man seems a bit put off by even being asked. Once he reaches the tower he politely but firmly takes his leave. It occurs to you that he never even told you his name, nor asked yours.

At the tower, Rainard’s welcome is effusive. The Kenku looks to be in much better shape than when you found him adrift at sea with a strange boy. His black feathers look shiny and clean, as does his long black beak. He’s dressed in clean robes, and his long sleeves waggle as he gestures you in.

”Yes, yes, yes. Oh I am so pleased to see you all. Pleased. Come in, come in. My travels, well that’s been a story, a story, but Ardian will have my feathers if I don’t let him know, know, know you’re here first thing. Come, sit down. I will get Ardian, Ardian.”

The Kenku brings you into a large room that seems to take up half of this first floor. You see a trap door in the floor and a doorway to another room that looks to be a kitchen of sorts. There are pegs in the wall and boots by the door. And there are stacks of books here and there, as well as boxes and piles of - well, just a bunch of stuff.

Rainard leads you up a flight of stone stairs to a rather large room, a sort of chaotic library filled tables and shelves with stacks of books, scrolls, jars, carved wooden items - all manner of things that might be studied. At the far end of the room is an old, bent man. Rainard says, ”Awk! Master Ardian! They have come, they have come, come. You see! These are the Petals you seek, the ones that rescued me and the boy. Here they are!”

The man looks up. He is as unkempt and disheveled as Rainard is preened and clean. He regards you for a moment, one eye squinting, the other staring at you. ”Pedlers, eh? Well, peddlers get around and tend to know a lot of things. I’m quite glad you’ve come though! Wonderful. Thank you, thank you. You may leave us Rainard.”

Rainard nods with as much of a smile as a long beak will allow. He goes back down the stairs.

“I have been seeking you - as you no doubt know. My divinations have shown me things, and I have learned troubling things. It seems there is a power in the seas near the Taur Isles. And the more I looked and listened, the more my investigations kept coming back to you. You know you are developing quite a reputation as heroes in these parts. You even won some tournament among the centaurs! You solved a murder, earned the ire and admiration among the liontaurs, and rescued a centaur king. I sent out several messengers.” He wags a bony finger your direction as he speaks.

“But I digress - tell me, what do you know of an entity referred to as ‘the Deep’?”

His transition from welcome to a question about the Deep is a bit abrupt. He listens intently to your reply.

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=17 ;
Thursday March 17th, 2022 9:01:12 PM
Wil stays relatively quiet allowing the others to take the lead. He does try to get an idea of things going on around him.
Perception: 17

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured
Thursday March 17th, 2022 9:01:57 PM
More than we'd like and not as much as we need, it would seem.

Tsak is happy to explain what he can remember. The amulets that took over minds, the priestess/witch lady who experimented on folk, the wriggling tentacle in the caves, even the eel and harpy monsters that attacked them at sea. He is sure others will fill in the many blanks he leaves out.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Thursday March 17th, 2022 9:41:57 PM
"We don't know a lot about the Deep. We fought a few battles with things that claimed to be its followers, some of which were quite nasty. The amulets that they made and gave to the liontaurs seemed quite devastating as well, in time." Kiwina realizes he's left a bit out, and takes some time to get his thoughts in order.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday March 17th, 2022 10:13:29 PM
"Yes, Ardian, we would be willing to make an exchange of information about the Deep, our knowledge for yours. It is as my companions have said, the Deep is some sort of malevolent power that seems to be making a play for domination in the region. It's minions distribute magical amulets that warp the minds of their wearers, turning them into mindless, aggressive pawns. We met a chuul that used a piece of the Deep, part of a tentacle, to cursedly warp the flesh of those in its thrall, making them tentacled monstrosities. The chuul was accompanied by frog-like Deep Ones. The chuul promised us power if we joined it, and madness, despair and death if we resisted. Earlier, we encountered and defeated a sort of reverse Cecaelia named Aaroth, who told tales of a coming doom that was beyond our understanding. And on our sailing journeys, we passes a great rock formation that looked tentacled as well. So signs of this thing and its plots are all around the Taur Isles, at least. It seems to bring great peril to us all. So what can you tell us of your studies of it?"

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Friday March 18th, 2022 2:27:09 AM
Son Imod says, "My companions know more about The Deep then I do seeing as I only just joined them during their last adventure. We fought some eel creatures on our way back from rescuing the Centaur king that may or may not be Deep related."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3)
Friday March 18th, 2022 9:35:14 AM
"This "Deep" seems as bad as the heartseeded," Mak added. "but instead of a land based organism it seems as if it's aquatic in nature. So far we've seen evidence of it in amphibious creatures and possibly one or two other types.

Mak thought a moment and added."My fellow petals, I too remember the island we happened upon around the time we encountered the harpies at sea as Rolth said. It was shaped similarly to the amulets we've been finding. Perhaps it's time to find it again and see if perhaps it has some connection to the Deep."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+12=18 ; d20+9=15 ;
Friday March 18th, 2022 9:48:14 AM
Falco attention snaps back to himself at the prospect of hands being tied together.

"Must make the bathroom and interesting time." he mumbles.

When they get to the tower he falls silent and watches keenly what is going on as well as what, and how it is said.

{Perception 18 | Sense Movite: 15}

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic / Magic Circle Against (C/E/L/G) / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Consecrate / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate /
1st- Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday March 18th, 2022 11:15:33 AM
Elyas doesn't have a lot to add to the others' description of their encounters with the deep.

"whatever this Deep cult is, we seem to be crossing paths with them quite frequently. Can you tell us, sir, about your divinations? what has been revealed to you about this enemy? and have you seen any of these amulets that my friends have described?

DM Mark - Wedding City
Friday March 18th, 2022 5:54:04 PM
Wil keeps his mouth closed and his eyes open. He notices something unusual in the scrolls and books in one area of the clutter - several look to be waterproof in one way or another. Some seem to be written in a scaly skin, a book has a waxy or oily look to it, there are a few stone tablets with unintelligible runes carved on them, etc.
Tsak admits the Petals would like to know more about the Deep.
Kiwina agrees, and he mentions the creatures the Petals have fought and the strange amulets.
Rolth shares what the petals know, including warped creature, mind controlling amulets, etc. He asks Ardian what he knows.
Son Imod notes creatures fought.
Mak wonders if the control the Deep asserted was akin to being heartseeded.
Falco listens.
Elyas notes that the Petals seem to have crossed paths with the Deep often, and asks what Ardian knows.

After the party shares what they know, Ardian will produce an amulet similar to what they describe. He laughs if they are worried by it. ”No, no, I was able to sever its ties. Or something did. Anyway, it has no power now. But yes troubling indeed.”

“Heartseeded? In a way I guess, but I don’t think this thing is a god like Ga'al. No, the heartseeded submit their will to be controlled. This is more like a madness than anything else, along with a promise of power. At least I think it is. Have you encountered creatures that were actually under the control of one of these things?”

“My studies suggest this is a very old creature of some sort, an evil thing bent on destruction. So far, it has only been able to indirectly affect nearby evil creatures, but my friends - this is not the creature’s first attempt.”

He pulls over a large book, pointing to it. It’s written in a language you do not understand

Perception DC 10 and Linguistics 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You can tell that the language is Aquan.}

”Long ago the creature had a gateway from another place into the Wold. Nearby underwater races were subjugated, and fell thrall to this thing. It seems to like to transform some creatures, which is interesting - kinda like you mentioned you saw. It sounds pretty awful.

“Eventually, heroes rose up from these aquatic folk. They fought the creature back, you see. They were not strong enough to destroy it, so they sealed it with a Teucri artifact. They broke the artifact into several items, and hid them.”

He pulls over another book.

”I have learned that the seals on this prison have begun to fail, and the power of the entity known as the Deep has begun to push back through. I am an old man, ill suited to go after these things. Would that I had your youth, I’d go after it myself.

Given the power this Deep seems to hold over others, I was fearful that if I brought this to the nobility, they may fall to the creature as the under sea races did, or try to use it for their own gain. So I needed the help of some good folk that can stand against this - some who have already stood against this. If the prison is failing now, it’ll fail again. No, I need your help to find these keys so this creature can be destroyed once and for all.”

“You’re gonna need a way to travel under the water, and I think I got a solution for that too - but it might be a little tricky.”

“Well, what do you say? Are you willing to take this on? Do you think you can?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Friday March 18th, 2022 6:54:53 PM
"Willing to take this on? No, not yet. I'd be willing to hear more about it, though." If the Deep is really that powerful, it could be something more for the Marblehorns. . . or at least worth deciding whether the correct approach is something involving diplomacy and allies or simply an assault.

(OOC: The Marblehorns were a high-level adventuring group of minotaurs when the campaign started in 2017.)

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+8=25 ;
Friday March 18th, 2022 10:05:58 PM
“There are a couple interesting scrolls over here, do you mind if I take a look. Promise I will take care. They look special, waterproof?”
Arcane knowledge: 25 - to try to help.
“Spells… more information on this deep guy?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=20 ;
Friday March 18th, 2022 11:00:22 PM
"So we would need to find the pieces of this Teucri artifact? That sounds like something that I might take on, by Domi. Does the book say what we would have to do next? I can't make heads nor tails of that writing. May I cast a spell to help with that?"

With permission, Rolth will cast Comprehend Languages, and take a closer look at the books.

Perception = 20

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured
Saturday March 19th, 2022 9:30:21 PM
Tsak eyes move from Kiwina to Rolth. He understands both Kiwina's reticence to rush in, and Rolth's belief that this is something the Petals must undertake.

Certainly we should investigate further and do what we can. Travelling to an underwater fortress to take the thing on directly is an undertaking that we are in no way prepared for currently. Please, tell us more about the Teucri artefact and your thoughts on breathing underwater?

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+22=25 ; d20+3=9 ;
Monday March 21st, 2022 12:02:47 AM
Son Imod is torn. He had taken up with the Petals in order to fulfil Imod's vision of seeing his children united and up until this point Son Imod had done things in furtherance of this goal.

Destroying or Reimprisoning the Deep while a noble cause does not necessarily further Imod's charge to Son Imod.

He says, "I am not sure. I took up with the Petals in orde to see that Imod's will be done with respect to unifying his fractured children. Everything we have done until now was in furtherance of this goal. We have come and heard you out about the Deep and it really does sound like a task worthy of heroes but I am unsure if I personally can undertake it or if I should try to return to Centaur Island and help Pelonius with her cause. I might need to see what divinations I have access to and cast some to know if this is a good idea or not. I think this cause is certainly a worthy one but I gave my word to Imod."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|20/15/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+10(x3)
Monday March 21st, 2022 12:13:58 PM
"Son Imod." Mak started solemnly. "The amulets we have found corrupted the taurs that wore them. There could be other taurs operating under the influence of these amulets, but doing so more subtlety as they work to prevent your people from uniting, either against the Deep or for peaceful relations."

"I also know that as long as Rolth and Kiwina lead us our ultimate goal is the unification of the taur peoples. This is just a part of that."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+10=13 ;
Monday March 21st, 2022 1:55:47 PM
Elyas is taken aback when he sees another amulet. He quickly casts Detect Magic on it to make sure it is actually dormant or broken as Ardian claims.

"where did you get the amulet? were there others as well?

when the book is brought out, elyas takes a look at it briefly. he doesn't get a close enough look to determine anything (linguistics = 13)

Do you have any clues in your books about where the keys may have been hidden, or at least who took them into their care? we'll need some sort of starting place in order to find something that could be literally anywhere, even below the sea.

speaking of which, I am very interested to hear your solution for traveling underwater. I have read of magics that could hep, but currently do not have any in my spellbook. I will certainly need to procure some scrolls before we set off on an adventure that could bring ud below the waves...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday March 21st, 2022 3:41:22 PM
"Artfact hunting and risking death. Sounds a lot like us doesn't it." Falco nods.

Falco considers the underwater element and decides he can at least keep the Petals alive if he focuses on that, still items to help might be better.

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic / Magic Circle Against (C/E/L/G) / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Consecrate / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate /
1st- Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - Wedding City
Monday March 21st, 2022 6:33:46 PM
Kiwina is hesitant to commit to anything without knowing more.
Wil says he sees some interesting scrolls on the table he would like to examine more. (His Knowledge Arcana does not lead him to think these are magical writings though.)
Rolth says he is interested, and asks permission to examine the sage’s books and scrolls.
Tsak asks to know more about the Teucri artifact and how the Petals would breathe underwater.
Son Imod says, "I am not sure. I took up with the Petals in order to see that Imod's will be done with respect to unifying his fractured children. Everything we have done until now was in furtherance of this goal. We have come and heard you out about the Deep and it really does sound like a task worthy of heroes but I am unsure if I personally can undertake it or if I should try to return to Centaur Island and help Pelonius with her cause. I might need to see what divinations I have access to and cast some to know if this is a good idea or not. I think this cause is certainly a worthy one but I gave my word to Imod."
Mak answers Son Imod, "The amulets we have found corrupted the taurs that wore them. There could be other taurs operating under the influence of these amulets, but doing so more subtly as they work to prevent your people from uniting, either against the Deep or for peaceful relations. I also know that as long as Rolth and Kiwina lead us our ultimate goal is the unification of the taur peoples. This is just a part of that."
Elyas casts Detect Magic on it. It has a lingering aura, but nothing suggesting any current enchantments. He asks where these items are, and how the Petals might travel underwater.
Falco is ready to accept the risks and adventure, even as some of his companions hesitate.

Regarding the amulet, the mage says, ”Yes, I had heard this amulet pulled at the minds of those that possessed it. All I can tell you is that it no longer seems to hold any such power.”

As Wil and Rolth ask to examine the sage’s writings, he does not grant such permissions and becomes a bit defensive. ”Yes, yes, I understand. You adventurers tend to want to control things and often seek to wrest knowledge and power from others when you cannot. You think that if you didn’t figure it out yourselves, well, then, it’s not worth the risk. Use care though - arrogance has been the downfall of many - from the mightiest rulers to the lowest fools, though you strike me as too clever to be either.

“I suppose you think you could simply overpower me. Perhaps you could, perhaps. But what do you know of the Teucri? What do you know of ancient writings, and the ancient power structures in the aquatic realms. What have you read of Floushwiz’s philosophies or the teachings of Salshisithas? Did you think that one of these writings here simply lays all this out? I wager it would take you years before you could work out from these varied histories, heresys, and histrionics what must be done. And I promise you the local authorities would not look kindly on you taking secrets from a sage by force.”

He regards Son Imod’s statement. ”Your personal motivations are you own my bullish brawler. And I think your stubbornness will serve you well. But know this. This creature used to be a threat to the aquatic races. But as you appear to have found out, it is now a threat to the Tauric Isles. It intends to unify them in ways you will not appreciate. And make no mistake, I doubt this creature would be content to stop there.”

He continues, "Now then, you ask about underwater travel. As for the simple matter of breathing underwater, I imagine you to be skilled enough to accomplish that. No, I am talking about allowing your ship and crew to travel beneath the waves - that is another matter entirely! I know a merman wizard named Jennis that can help with this. Yes. But Jennis can be touchy and only deals with those strong enough to show they are worthy of his time and attention.

“I can show you how to find him. You do that, and secure his help in enabling your ship to sail beneath the waves, and only then will I tell you of the keys we seek are and where you can find them. Why, if I gave you all this information at once - that would indeed be foolish of me! Understand that here in Fargunia, sages are trusted more for the knowledge they keep secret than the knowledge they share or sell. You’d be wise not to share what we’ve discussed with anyone here. I know not if there are agents of the Deep at work here. But I tell you this - if I can discover this information, well, so can others!”

“What say you, will you take this on? You seem hesitant. Shall I send you to find Jennis in his underwater home?”

(By the way, it doesn't take much of a Sense Motive skill to know this sage has a pretty low charisma. He may be smart, but diplomacy and smooth talking is not his strong suit.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+21=33 ;
Monday March 21st, 2022 7:49:35 PM
"Umm, you were the one that pointed at the book like you wanted us to look at it, so don't yourself arrogantly presume to know our motives or impugn our ethics. We came here at your invitation and politely asked permission, making no move or even insinuating an intention to take knowledge by force. But let us not devolve into exchanging grievances, for there is a great task before us that will require your intellect and our varied abilities to complete. So if you please, let us continue in the discussion of how this might best be done. I am ready to take this on, and follow your wise guidance to find Jennis in his underwater home."

Rolth waits patiently for the fellow to further bloviate on the way to the point.

(Diplomacy = 33 to keep the sage on topic and providing useful guidance)

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+16=21 ;
Monday March 21st, 2022 8:10:12 PM
"Does he see us as a threat?" Wil asked than answered himself in a different voice. "There is no threat here. We only want to kill monster."
"I know, right," Wil answered.
"We just want to read some of these scrolls to find clues on killing this Deep creature," Will's invisible companion adds.
"I know friend. Let me take care of this. You will embarrass us. shhh."
"Oh, I don't want that... sorry."
Wil waited for a moment. "Sir, I pardon the misunderstanding but we are not a threat to you. We only wish to gather information. Please, your knowledge is much appreciated." (Diplomacy: 21)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none d20+5=13 ;
Monday March 21st, 2022 8:33:36 PM
(Linguistics = 13)

Kiwina can't remotely make sense of the writings brought to their attention, and assumes the sage's reaction means they have somehow run afoul of Fargunian sensibilities. But he may be able to answer Son Imod, "In our encounters to date, we have seen the Deep use magic to slowly twist peoples minds and set them against each other -- most notably in the destruction of a whole tribe of wemics. I think the evidence is convincing that a more united taur culture, though still providing differences that the Deep could play upon, would be more difficult for it to use for its purposes. I fear the Deep would work to stop taur unity in order to promote the chaos it seems to thrive on. Certainly suspicion is a weapon in its arsenal."

Hearing the remainder of the response, Kiwina asks, "Is this Jennis in Fargunia?"

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 2:10:02 AM
Son Imod says, "Alas Divinations are not my strong suit but Mak and Ardian do make a strong point about how squaring off against the Deep further's the goal of tauric unification. I shall help. I have the ability to cast Freedom of Movement 3 times per day. It is a useful spell for underwater combat as it allows those with bludgeoning or slashing weapons to function normally as long as they are wielded in hand and not hurled. Unfortunately if I prepare this spell 3 times I will not be able to use Myrridon's Blackthorn but I can still shillelagh my quartestaff. I also can cast water breathing if I prepare it up to 4 times a day."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 7:27:39 AM
Tsak's ears prick up as Son Imod describes the spells he can caste.
Glad to have you aboard big fella, and that underwater combat thingy sounds mighty handy.

The ranger doesn't rise to the bait set by the mage. He knows the Petals strength lies not in their arms or their knowledge but in their fellowship and teamwork. As Rolth and Kiwina set the guy straight Tsak folds his arms and waits for the next step to reveal itself. And sailing the Rose underwater sounds like a bit of a brain bender, but could be a bit of fun too.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 10:00:51 AM
"Under the waves!"

Falco is literally bouncing with excitement at this prospect, his original halfling nature really coming to the forefront. He pictures the ship moving in an air bubble and a surprised school of fish landing on the deck. He mmbles "Easiest fishing ever."

Suddenly he remembers everyone else. "If I prepare right I can cover underwater breathing for 24 hours devided among us, not that long really when you break it up."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic / Magic Circle Against (C/E/L/G) / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Consecrate / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate /
1st- Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 2:34:08 PM
Mak was going to get indignant and fold his arms suitably to show that attitude, but Tsak did so before he could so the young nobleman tried to mimic the ranger most unsuccessfully. Mak tried to set his arms just so, adjusting and readjusting them as he tried to set the right pose. Eventually the young man just set his hip and rested his hand on his sword hilt while he scanned the ceiling for cracks and spiderwebs.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:48.36 lbs| Move: 30 | Luckstone |

DM Mark - Jennis
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 6:13:17 PM
Rolth pushes back on the cranky sage and politely suggests mutual cooperation.
Wil talks to himself, but is deferential toward this man.
Kiwina explains some things to Son Imod and suggests that the Deep may simply be using fear and suspicion as a weapon. He asks the sage if Jennis can be found here in Farguna.
Son Imod suggests some useful underwater spells.
Tsak is glad for Son Imod’s skills and abilities.
Falco is very excited about underwater travel and is ready to cast Water Breathing if needed.
Mak tries to strike a pose conveying just the right balance of indignation and apathy.
Elyas

Ardian holds out his boney hands and says, ”Now, now, now, don’t get your knickers in a bunch. I’m just saying it’s not as simple as me showing you a page or two and then you just know what to do.

“Anyhow, the first task will be getting Jennis to help by enchanting your ship so it can sail underwater. He doesn’t live here in Fargunia. Nope, Jennis is a merfolk. And a powerful wizard. He lives underwater off the coast here a bit. You’ll anchor there and need to go below. Like I said, he will respect you if he thinks you’re worthy. No doubt he’ll test you first.

He gives you a pearl encrusted gold medallion. ”Give this to Jennis when you see him. He will know that I sent you, and will hopefully help us, but you’ll need to be persuasive. He lives in a large coral tower there.

“Here in Fargunia? “Now to get you there, I got this.”

With a bit of dramatic flair, Ardian pulls back a cloth from a brass device about 2’ in diameter and about 3’ high. It’s a complicated device, made up of gears and some dials. It weighs about 150 pounds.

”This is pretty cool, if’n I do say so myself. With this, I can set it and it will guide you to where you need to be. Let’s get this thing fixed on your ship - Rainard said you folks have your own ship. I’m gonna need some help lifting this thing, it’s pretty heavy.”

“Hey Rainard, bring a cart around!”

Assuming you agree, you all return to the dock area. Ardian will hire a large boat to take you all and the device out to your ship. He will see to bolting it on, suggesting a location near the ship’s wheel. If you are ready to leave, he will seem to cast a spell and the dials and gears will fly to a new heading as a large brass arrow continually points in a specific direction.

Once this is done, Ardian and Rainard look ready to leave.

Ramsey looks quite puzzled by all of this, but remains quiet and ready for your orders.

Any last minute preparations or questions?

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 6:32:28 PM
“How long is the trip,” Wil asks. “Or should we rest to make some spell adjustments in the morning. Any recommendations?”
“All this is really exciting so I am lacking questions… no.. I’m not asking that…” he adds.
“Expecting some fight with Janis… or was it Jennis? Do we have torpedos?”
“No, I don’t know what a torpedo is” he answers himself, apparently answering a question within his busy mind.
“What kind of test?” He asks Ardian directly, hoping for a clue or advantage.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+17=36 ;
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 7:58:47 PM
Elyas watches the device being set with great interest, curious if he could perform the same task later if needed...
Spellcraft = 36

the petals were a bit caught up in the hurry that Ardian showed to get things set up and have the petals leave to meet with his underwater contact. but one question still lingers for Elyas.
"are all of the missing keys underwater? why is it so important that we get the ship enchanted first instead of searching for the missing keys?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 9:33:44 PM
"See Jennis, pass the test, get the ship magicked, be entrusted with the locations of the keys, reassemble the Teucri artifact, defeat the Deep, unite the taurs. I love it when a plan comes together! Let's do this."

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 9:57:13 PM
Kiwina is beginning to suspect that Ardian's outburst at the notion of his friends going through Ardian's texts was a convenient distraction letting Ardian avoid answering serious questions about the Petals risking their lives and those of the crew on some wild artifact chase. There's a simple way to cut through the doubt. "Ardian, we have a fine crew and I do not like risking their lives on a rather flimsy story. Would you answer a simple question and let Pantheon advise me as to your honesty?"

If Ardian agrees, Kiwina will present his holy symbol and attempt a truth test, asking, "Is the course of action you are advising us to take to the best of your knowledge the action most likely to enable us to successfully defeat the Deep?"

(Sense motive = )

With a successful Sense Motive check secretly opposed by either a Will save or a Bluff check (target's choice), the justicar can tell when a target creature is lying, just like a Discern Lies spell. However, the justicar must be holding his holy symbol and concentrating on a target creature for this ability to function. If the target is deliberately lying or trying to mislead the justicar, the symbol glows with a pure white light. If the target is telling the truth, or wins the sense motive check, or unknowingly tells a lie, the symbol stays dark.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none d20+12=22 ;
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 9:59:57 PM
What happeneed to my roll? Oh, well, sense motive = 22.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+22=38 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+6=8 ;
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 1:20:26 AM
(Sense Motive: 8)
(Perception: 38)
(Spellcraft: 22)

Son Imod observes things, the complicated device, the 2 men, their behavior. Seems like things are moving super fast and he too wants to hear the result of Kiwana's divination as a Druid his spell set isn't quite built for those things so he'd like to hear the Cleric and God's council on this matter.

He says, "I too would like to see what Kiwana's divinations reveal."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 7:49:45 AM
Tsak takes a few minutes to step back, arms crossed and watch as the device is fitted to the Rose.
The Liontaur is all excited and wants to go rushing in. Tick.
The Centaur is cautious and wants to know everything about everything before doing anything. Tick.
The Minotaur is.. is being polite and thoughful. What the heck?!

He raises an eyebrow and turns to Mak to get his take on things, catching the soldier once more trying to copy his crossed arms but at a more jaunty angle.
Stop that, get your own moves... he mumbles out the side of his mouth.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 9:42:07 AM
Falco is a little surprised by the speed of what is going on.

"Oh, were going straight away. Ok. So I can cover us all for breathing underwater for a total of two hours if I include everyone." the sudden departure has dampened his spirits a bit. "Ardian, you know more about this then any of us, and we have to trust you it seems. Have you gone to this coral tower in the past? How much underwater time would you anticipate?"

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic / Magic Circle Against (C/E/L/G) / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Consecrate / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate /
1st- Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 12:45:44 PM
Mak saw to Elmer but as he did so he thought to ask. "Once the ship is beneath the waves will it's crew and cargo be able to breathe?"

DM Mark - Ardian and Jennis
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 1:44:37 PM
Wil asks how long it will take to reach Jennis and what the test might be?
Elyas asks, "Are all of the missing keys underwater? Why is it so important that we get the ship enchanted first instead of searching for the missing keys?” Later, he watches intently as Ardian sets the device and tries to discern what kind of magics are being used and if he could replicate this.
Rolth ticks off the steps to finding and defeating the Deep as Ardian has proposed them.
Kiwina says he is worried this is a flimsy story and asks permission to cast a spell to discern the truth of what Ardian is saying.
Son Imod feels a bit rushed and says he too would like to know the result of Kiwina’s divination.
Tsak competes with Mak for the most impressive stance award.
Falco also feels hurried. He asks Ardian how long the party might be underwater.
Mak checks on Elmer and finds his horse is fine. He asks how those on the ship will breathe while it is underwater?

Responding to the questions he says, ”There are five keys. Or more precisely, the key that seals the creature's prison was broken into five items. And like I said, I think that prison is failing. Why get the ship enchanted? Well, some of these places are pretty deep and hard to get to. You’ll need to be underwater to find what you’re looking for and I don’t think it’ll be enough to just sail to a place and dive down and look around. Breathing shouldn't be a problem so long as you stay on the ship. Once you leave the ship, you’ll need to hold your breath or have some magical means of surviving. How long? Beats me.”

Ardian replies to Kiwina’s request for permission to cast a truth telling spell. He waves at Kiwina’s holy symbol as he presents it. “Bah - put that away.”

He continues to both Kiwina and Son Imod, ”Flimsy story? A flimsy story, you say. Well, tell me what you know about this thing and where to find it! And you think I’m lying to you? You’d better think twice about using any divination magics on me or on any folk here in Fargunia - you can wind yourself in jail right quick for that you know. I oughta know. They don’t look too kindly on people that keep a lot of books and knowledge and try to find out secrets in this place. And they watch folk that come to see me. They already mistrust me here, but they won’t think twice about goin’ after you as newcomers - at best they’ll send you packing.”

Note that this does not prevent Kiwina from still holding the symbol and concentrating - Kiwina does not actually have to cast anything. If so, it does not glow but the effort is obvious to all. But you asked permission and this is his response.

(If things stop here, just let me know. I’m not trying to rush things - just trying to keep them interesting. Dialog in a play by post game has its challenges.)

If you still proceed, once on the ship, Elyas can tell: Highlight to display spoiler: { this is some sort of spell. It’s similar in ways to Find the Path, but it is not a spell he is familiar with. In fact, he’s not quite sure if it’s actually a spell or just some elaborate way to activate a magical device. Probably both.}

Once he is done, Ardian says, ”Ya see this big arrow? It’ll keep pointing to where you need to go. If you go too far, it’ll point back and that’s how you know you’re where you should be. Now, it won’t direct you back to me, but I figure you can handle that part.

“I haven’t been to Jennis’ tower myself, but I read about it. Not sure what sorta test he has. Maybe a puzzle. Or maybe just getting in to even see him is the test. Once Jennis enchants your ship, assuming he does, come back and I’ll tell you what these keys are that you gotta collect and set this for the first one you choose to go after.

“Good luck!”

Then Ardian and Rainard will return to the boat that brought you all out.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6 + 9(x2)
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 1:55:48 PM
Mak, having won the stance contest, nodded at the remarks regarding the spell Kiwina wanted to cast and decided to not be there when the centaur did that. Otherwise his assessment was the same as Tsaks. He'd have to add:

Tsak bored with the tedium from all this talking, check.
Mak being thirsty, check.
Esmerelda looking up at Tsak in horror at all this talk to taking the ship UNDER WATER, check check.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 2:29:12 PM
Elyas is surprised that the spell that was used to start the device is not one he has heard of. He felt like he got a very good look at it. maybe it wasn't a spell at all, and it is the device itself that is doing it all. in any case, Elyas is curious to examine the thing in more detail during the trip but doesn't push the issue right now.

once the sage is gone, Elyas turns to the others
"off we go? what's the worst that could happen, right? Sure wish he could have given us a little more information about this person we're trying to find."

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 4:15:05 PM
Wil crosses his arms, not thrilled with the answers but it moves on. "I'm ready to hit the road, sail the open seas.. fly through the air with the greatest of ease... um.. slog through the mud.. pepper my eggs in the morning..."

"What do we think of the ballista? Do we want to have them install that before our "testing"? or we can wait."

"What kind of sense does it make... I was just thinking... that a boat goes under the water. The purpose of the boat is the float on top of the water. How is it going to sick, the boat is full of air?"
"Just some thoughts I'm going to float out there."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+9=24 ; d20+16=29 ;
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 8:07:22 PM
"Let's do this thing!" Rolth helps Captain and crew get underway, and will keep a watch out as we sail.

Profession: Sailor = 24
Perception = 29

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 8:41:55 PM
Kiwina will not force Ardian to undergo the truth test if he does not wish to. However, before Ardian can finish his setup Kiwina explains, "Seeing that the lives of the crew are involved, I can't just take the word of a stubborn and touchy old coot. If you leave without satisfying us as to the good faith of your intent, you might as well take that device back with you."

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Thursday March 24th, 2022 2:49:09 AM
Son Imod says to Wil, "It sounds like we don't have time for the Ballista and I don't think we ever settled on whether we were getting them or not but we'd need to hire a new crew member anyway as I didn't learn how to use one at the WLA and I definitely don't think we have time for that"

Son Imod says to everyone, "It seems like things have already been set in motion. I know enough not to argue with this rolling stone we happen to be on, let's hope our haste is ultimately not in error. Though I'd advise allowing for a night's rest so I can change my spell selection at least before we go visit this merman wizard. I'll be able to cover 3 of us with freedom of movement and have 4 water breathings as well in case we need more than 2 hours time"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured
Thursday March 24th, 2022 7:58:04 AM
Tsak glares at Wil Don't you start!

I think Son Imod has summed it up well enough. A night to sleep well and then off into the wild blue yonder. Cool?

He winks at Mak Thirsty?

Tsak will have a couple of ales with Mak and make sure that a small flagon of rum makes its way back to the ship, for medicinal purposes obviously.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Thursday March 24th, 2022 8:17:38 AM
Mak is all for sailing with the tide in the morning, so he goes off with Tsak to quench his considerably large thirst. On the way he reminds the ranger that discussion of the weather is acceptable, as is the quality of the ale and immediate surroundings, but no probing questions of the locals. You know, like asking them their names and junk.

Once they arrive at the tavern Mak forgets most of his own advice as he goes about the room slapping people on the back and freely telling anyone that will listen about the eight petaled rose and their exploits in the Taur isles. He maintains enough presence of mind to not mention their current mission or anything of the Deep. He jokes that the Taur Isles should be renamed the uptight isles since everyone seems so serious and tense.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday March 24th, 2022 12:22:36 PM
"Honestly a ship that can travel underwater is enough bait for me. I just can't wait to see how it all works, how you tell it to sink even! We will have to make do with what we have prepared but were resourceful."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic / Magic Circle Against (C/E/L/G) / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Consecrate / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate /
1st- Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

DM Mark - "A stubborn and touchy old coot."
Thursday March 24th, 2022 6:39:20 PM
The party seems divided.

Wil, Elyas, Rolth and Falco want to leave now. Son Imod, Tsak and Mak seem to want to wait a day or so. Kiwina seem to draw a line in the sand. He calls Ardian a stubborn, touchy old coot and says he should just take his navigational device back if he will not submit to the centaur’s divinations

Rainard looks very uncomfortable, glancing back and forth between Ardian and the party. ”No, these - these are good people. Good people. Saved me. I’m sure this can be….”

Ardian blinks a bit at Kiwina’s stance, and waves Rainard to silence. ”Well, I am old, I’ll give you that. Touchy and stubborn - that’s fair. But I’m not going with the coot part. Not quite sure what a coot even is, but it always sounds bad when folks say it.

“I’ve dealt with you adventurer types before. You all tend to be different. Some are nice, some are altruistic, some just want money. But if there’s one common thread, it seems to be this sort of arrogant self-righteousness - you just can’t handle not being in control of everything. You demand everyone submit to your will.

“Maybe this is good for you - to not know everything. It might even give you some humility. Truth be told, I could probably use some too.

“Well, you tell me what you want to do then. If you want more time, I can set this thing tomorrow or the next day. And if you want me to take it off your ship I will. I can probably give you directions to find Jennis without it - you any good with maps and charts? But finding them keys without this thing, yikes. I don’t really know how to give you underwater directions. That’s why I rely on magic.

“Maybe after you see Jennis, if you can get him to even help, maybe then you’ll trust me. Or maybe not.

“And if you’re just not up for this, I can probably see if maybe some of the Taur leaders want to take this on. From what I can tell, they stand the most risk from this thing. But I don’t trust political leaders. They tend to be worse than adventurers, and usually only seek their own ends.

“Well, what’ll it be?”

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday March 24th, 2022 9:31:41 PM
“Spouting off like that is kinda my thing,” Wil said eventually.
“Honestly, you are a bit grumpy. Many of the voices in my head agree with that statement but your gift of magic is much appreciated. It will give us an advantage, which THIS adventurer is all about.”
“How about we take a night to settle the anxiety a bit. We can use some rest, plus, I want to see a ship go under the water. It is just odd… I love odd.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday March 24th, 2022 10:39:42 PM
"Now, Captain, let’s not be hasty. This is a pretty neat magical device that will come in handy. And defeating the Deep is certainly a noble quest, given what we have seen of its malevolent plans. Let us all calm ourselves and recognize that we are mightier together than divided, just the like the Taurs. We have differences, and maybe could all be a little more humble. Son Imod is right that some preparation is in order. So why don’t we stay aboard the Rose tonight as we prepare, then have this delightful device set to let us leave on the morning tide?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured
Friday March 25th, 2022 12:22:46 AM
Tsak lets Mak be Mak, sitting in at the bar enjoying the relaxation of the establishment with it's cozy fire, solid ales and even a few peanuts to pick at. The two manage to extricate themselves before they got too intoxicated or attract too much attention.

Back on board the Rose he reviews his spells, deciding to keep 'cure light wounds', 'delay poison' and 'alarm' and replacing 'longstrider' with 'resist energy-electrical'. He meditates on this and feels good about his connection with this power, even as he fails to understand how it all works.

Tsak is a bit concerned about Esmerelda and how she will handle the whole underwater thing. But there are too many unknowns and he gives it up as a waste of time - they'll just have to work things out as they go.

He manages to get a decent sleep and awakes clear-headed and ready to face a new adventure.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Friday March 25th, 2022 1:08:28 AM
Kiwina is amused to hear the arrogantly self-righteous sage trying to apply the label to others. But he isn't interested in locking horns with the codger, and doesn't say anything at the moment. They can try again in the morning, when the fellow has had a rest and might be feeling more reasonable. Meanwhile, he tries to figure out if Rolth has actually been bewitched by the fellow.

After Ardian has gone, he proposes that they get honest directions from the sage in the morning -- ones they can follow with map and chart -- to this Jennis.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Friday March 25th, 2022 3:19:39 AM
Son Imod says, "I can appreciate the urgency of the situation but I prepare my spells ahead of time. I think the device he gave us could come in useful. Let's take a day to swap our spells so we can be the most prepared and set out with the tide in the morning. We'll get to the this coral tower, prove our worth and have the Rose being a submersible before sunset tomorrow I reckon."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6+9(15)x2)) d20+14=32
Friday March 25th, 2022 8:50:36 AM
"No one sails at sunset." Mak chastised everyone on deck once he'd returned from his outing with Tsak. "We do it in the morning." he said with finality."As for charts and directions, you are being pig headed Kiwina. All we need charts for is to find our way back and to make certain we aren't sailing into a reef. If this thing takes us into unknown waters we find a port and update our charts from the locals."

Mak was likely the second best sailor aboard, possibly third, so when he spoke it was with certainty. So, Kiwina, lighten up." of course, this was after several pints at the public house.

Edit: Mak is starting to wonder if Kiwina has been affected by one of the amulets.

OOC: Perception +14, Roll 32

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday March 25th, 2022 9:47:41 AM
"Our group is starting to sound as untrusting as the Taur races have been of each other. We have a problem to address and we need the best tools we can get, lets get to that."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Air Walk (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Dispel Magic / Magic Circle Against (C/E/L/G) / Water Breathing (2/2)
2nd- Consecrate / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate /
1st- Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Entropic Shield / Obscuring Mist / Shield of Faith
C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday March 25th, 2022 1:02:06 PM
Elyas raises an eyebrow at the outburst from Ardian. He seems ver quick to temper, threatening to call the whole thing off for too many questions being asked. He avoids adding any more fuel to the fire and holds his tongue, letting the others speak.

It is too bad folks here don't like to talk about personal business. it would be interesting to hear if Ardian is always this touchy, or if it is a new development... Elyas is still concerned about the amulet in the Sage's possession. He doesn't like leaving one of those nasty things in the wild, but does not want to risk further offense by requesting to add it to the growing stash of the amulets.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Friday March 25th, 2022 8:27:47 PM
"Well put, Falco. We need the best tools, so let's be sure that's what we're getting."

DM Mark - "You are a bit grumpy."
Friday March 25th, 2022 10:54:48 PM
Wil tells the man he’s also grumpy, since no one has used that insult yet. He says that he does appreciate the grumpy man’s magical ability though.
Rolth calls for calm and cooperation.
Kiwina worries that perhaps Rolth has been bewitched by the old sage, but remains silent.
Tsak and Mak head to a tavern before returning to the ship to sleep. Mak chides Kiwina, looking forward to the trip the next day. Tsak goes over his spells in the morning.
Son Imod also makes sure his spell choices are good ones, looking forward to the next day’s adventure.
Falco voices his concern about the party’s unity, glad for the tools and information being offered.
Elyas worries about Ardian, wondering if he’s always this irascible.

Ardian and Rainard return the next morning. The old man is a bit slow climbing aboard, but eventually is on the deck. He says little as he sets about his work. He pulls some papers out of Rainard’s pack, checking a few things.

As noted before, Elyas can tell: Highlight to display spoiler: { this is some sort of spell. It’s similar to Find the Path, but it is not a spell he is familiar with. In fact, he’s not quite sure if it’s actually a spell or just some elaborate way to activate a magical device. Probably both.}

Ardian turns to Kiwina. ”They called you Captain last night, so you see this big brass arrow? It’ll keep pointing to where you need to go. Once you reach your destination, you’ll see that arrow swing around pointing back when you pass it. If you go too far, it’ll point back and that’s how you know you’re where you should be. Now, it won’t direct you back to me, but if you made it to Wedding City once, I figure you can get back here. And if something goes wrong, just come back and we’ll figure it out.

“Good luck with Jennis. I look forward to your return, and we can get to the real task of finding them keys.”

The party will sail for several hours, sailing north and east not far from the coast. By early afternoon, the arrow on the device reverses. As you bring the ship around, you seem to at least be where this device has directed. You peer down, and all you see is ocean. Ramsey takes a sounding. ”Well, Captain Kiwina, ‘tis about about 80 feet deep here. But too deep to see what’s down there from here. Shall we set anchor?”

What preparations are made for your descent into the watery depths?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured
Sunday March 27th, 2022 2:19:01 AM
Tsak decides to leave Esmerelda aboard for this bit.
His swimming is pretty good, but he's not really sure how far he can swim, 80' sounds a bit far on one breath.
Tsak strips out of his armour and down to his breeches, boots and belt. He leaves his crossbow and backpack in his quarters. In his belt pouch he has the acorn and luckstone and a lv1 anything potion. His kukri is on his belt and his falchion is in it's scabbard as usual. He empties his sack and fastens it using a piece of rope across his chest and back in case he needs to carry anything back with him.
Then he stands around looking nervous as he's not sure what to do next...

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Sunday March 27th, 2022 9:49:02 AM
"I'm going to leave my armor on," Wil decides outloud. "So is this where we sink down?"
"I have this sinking feeling. That's all the jokes I have right now. I'm sure there are a lot more."
"I think we need to stay onboard, right? Let the magic do the work?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Sunday March 27th, 2022 2:17:14 PM
Rolth recommends not dropping the anchor, because we don't know what is below and an anchor dropping through the ceiling of a wizard's coral tower probably will be unwelcome. The ship can use the steam-powered fan to sail in a very tight circle and maintain position here, while we dive down to the bottom. He is keen to have free action cast upon him, in case we need to fight or otherwise overcome physical obstacles, and of course will need water breathing. He reminds the Petals that we have some potions that can help in this situation too.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: none
Sunday March 27th, 2022 9:51:05 PM
Kiwina chose his armor to be the best he could afford that would not impair his ability to swim. And he's not a bad swimmer. But Rolth's right that they need to have magic to help them underwater. "Rolth, I thought you and Falco claimed the potions we found for breathing underwater." Since he seems to recall someone saying they have the spell, that shouldn't be a problem.

His spells are not the usual, some of which won't work underwater (and some of which he must take anyway).

Ranger
1 - Read magic, speak with animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, delay poison

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Monday March 28th, 2022 12:16:01 AM
Son Imod says "I can cast Freedom of Movement 3 times. Each can effect one person and last for 80 minutes. I will probably need one of the freedom of movements as most of my powerful attacks do bludgeoning damage. I can also cast water breathing 4 times for 20 hours each time splitting the duration evenly amongst the folks I impact with it. How do we want to coordinate spell casting for our trip under the water?"

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement + command plant (domain)

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Monday March 28th, 2022 8:35:39 AM
Mak was oiling his bow as much as he could. As soon as they went below the waves he planned to unstring it and put it in his pack. it would be mostly useless underwater. He'd have to rely on his rapier and handaxe.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday March 28th, 2022 10:14:13 AM
"I can do Water Breathing four times as well as Freedom of Movement twice. We may be overprepared on that but it is better then the alternative." He considers for a moment. "I will do Water Breathing first just before we enter which should cover us each for the first two hours. I can also cast Freedom of Movement twice which will allow five in total. As far as combat underwater goes I am not going to be much help except with spells and healing."

Falco will give Freedom of Movement to any two that claim it.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (1/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday March 28th, 2022 11:48:03 AM
"unfortunately i do not have any spells to help with the underwater breathing. it is something I will seek to pick up the next time we have some money available in a city. i haven't done much underwater adventuring before, but i do believe many of my spells should still function ok down there as long as i have water breathing.

Elyas will take one of the waterbreathing spells but will not use freedom of movement unless everyone else has one already. he should not need to be incredibly mobile to do his job.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5X magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Telekenesis, 2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)

DM Mark - "I have this sinking feeling."
Monday March 28th, 2022 4:22:18 PM
Tsak readies his gear for going underwater, leaving some items aboard the ship.
Wil has some questions. He seems to think he’s going to stay on board and the ship will somehow sink.
Rolth counsels against weighing anchor, lest it damage anything below. He goes over spells needed and potions available.
Kiwina notes the spells and gear he and hte others have.
Son Imod notes his helpful spells and tells the others what potions he has available as well. (Please make sure these potions are all listed on your character sheet - I could not find them. Also, it does not appear that he has any lifewood flasks on this character sheet. Did I overlook this?)
Mak stowes his bow, intending to rely on hand weapons underwater.
Falco likewise notes his spells.
Elyas laments his lack of underwater spells, but notes what he plans to cast.

The Petals discuss various options and spells that could be cast. Ramsey asks Kiwina, ”Captain, you want I should drop an anchor or should we try to sail in circles while you’re gone? Also, how long will you all be gone?”

How heavily or lightly are each of you weighted down as you enter the water? Also, please note if you have a swim speed granted by some spell or ability. Be sure to note for your character what spells are active on you.

Each PC may make one roll, either Survival or Knowledge Nature, to reveal the following:

Survival DC 15 or Knowledge Nature DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {Unless you are weighed down by 20 pounds or more in gear, you will need to swim down to the ocean floor. This will also be needed to “walk” along the ocean floor instead of swimming. See swim checks and movement under Aquatic Terrain.}

Survival DC 20 or Knowledge Nature DC 17: Highlight to display spoiler: {You know there are usually currents underwater just as there are winds and breezes on land. Characters descending to the ocean floor may become separated unless they have some means of staying together. Unless you have some anchor point (anchor line, heavily weighted rope) descending to the ocean floor may not place you where the ship stopped. Similarly, ascending back up to the ship may place you rather far from it when you reach the surface.}

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UNDERWATER RULES: In general, we will use the underwater rules here, found under the Aquatic Terrain section. Visibility here is about 60’, given the depth and slow currents.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured d20+9=20 ;
Monday March 28th, 2022 4:38:21 PM
(Survival = 20 success)

Actually, dropping the anchor might make it easier for us to swim down to the bottom and navigate back to the boat. I'm sure any wizard worth his salt has a way to make sure we don't wreck his castle with our anchor. Also should we tie ourselves together, loosely in a line so no-one gets lost?

Seeing the others get ready Tsak is now wondering whether he should actually wear his mithril breastplate.
Has anyone done this before? My first time. Not sure what equipment I should take...

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6+9(15)x2)) d20+5=10 ;
Monday March 28th, 2022 4:38:32 PM
Mak stood at the edge of the deck and looked down into the murky water below. He wondered how long he could hold his breath and if he could reach the bottom without hurting his ears. He thought he heard some of them talk of waterbreathing and he had a potion to help with that, but dreaded to use it unless he had to.

He drew forth his rapier and saluted the air in front of him with it as he prepared to jump into those murky depths of icy water.

OOC:
Survival +5, Roll 10...Fail.
Mak's swim speed is 7

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:48.36 lbs| Move: 30 | Luckstone |

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday March 28th, 2022 8:05:01 PM
(Survival of 24+ in current circumstances)

"I understand Rolth's concern, but think we should drop anchor. Rolth, if you want some of us to go down with the anchor and make sure it doesn't hit someone's house, I'm sure we can figure out a way to avoid doing so. We'll just have to chance it landing in someone's fields or orchard."

"Tsak, I doubt the water would hurt mithral, and that's a good weight to be carrying so you can keep your footing. We should have the anchor chain to climb up. Might have to dry your underpadding when we leave the water. The line sounds like a good idea to me."

Kiwina's cloak will cover the breathing and give him a 60' swim speed.

Wilford Grimly (HP:72/72- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+2=22 ;
Monday March 28th, 2022 8:45:06 PM
As much as Wil wanted to keep his armor, he dropped it along with his hand crossbows, other weapons. He keeps his underwater crossbow and his staff. (Survival: 22)
“Anchors away, I say. Keeps the ship in place. Ready to go.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+10=15 ;
Tuesday March 29th, 2022 1:06:20 AM
Rolth is not hung up on the anchor thing, and will roll with whatever the party comes up with. His basic gear—armor, weapons, and such key items—are sufficient to allow him to sink to the bottom, but not hamper his swimming.

Survival = 15

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+21=40 ;
Tuesday March 29th, 2022 1:10:14 AM
(Survival 40)

Son Imod casts one of his Freedom of Movement's on himself directly before they go underwater. He asks before they depart, "Who wants my other 2 Freedom of Movements?"

Son Imod is carrying 96 pounds of Gear but still at a light load being a strong large minotaur with double carrying capacity. He removes anything that will be ruined by exposure to the sea water from his pack but that should still leave him with at least the 20 pounds of gear needed to reach the bottom.

He says, "Two things. Firstly if we aren't going to swim / walk along the ocean floor we will need at least 20 pounds of gear each. Secondly we need either the anchor line or some kind of weighted rope so we don't get separated in our descent down or separated from the Rose when we want to come up as there are currents down there."

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL9)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL10) - in lifewood flask

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement + command plant (domain)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday March 29th, 2022 9:20:25 AM
Rolth is definitely interested in a freedom of movement and water breathing. To help,with bookkeeping, he will accept them from Falco.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=28 ;
Tuesday March 29th, 2022 9:30:56 AM
{Know Nature: 28}

Falco stows his bow in is efficient quiver along with his cold iron spear. To be sure he sinks he keeps his other gear, that wont be damaged by water with him and casts light on his dagger.

"Following the anchor down makes the most sense as does some form of connecting ourselves together. Even if it is just a rope we hold."

Ready to get moving at this point Falco will cast FoM on Rolth and himself, along with Water Breathing just before they take the plunge.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Tuesday March 29th, 2022 10:19:40 AM
Mak watched as everyone prepared to enter the underwater realm. To Mak they all seemed overly calm about it. He turned back to the others and asked. "How are we going to breathe down there. I just have the one potion. Swimming is going to make it slow going as well...how deep is it here again?"

OOC: Reviewing Mak's bow stats. he's -12 to hit at 30'. Hopefully we won't need that here. Also those with slashing weapons are at -2 to hit. Piercing weapons don't have a penalty. Mak has an extra MW Shortsword if anyone needs it.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+13=30 ;
Tuesday March 29th, 2022 2:13:37 PM
knowledge nature = 30

if any of you don't have enough weight you might want to load down with some extra supplies. about 20 pounds should be enough to pull you down to the bottom, if you want to walk along the sea floor. I need to get some extra stuff or I'll float too easily...

[ooc: calculating weight is a pain. anyone have a good way to estimate or calculate your equipment weight? my rough calculation is that i currently have about 14 pounds of gear. I suppose elyas will take some ballast of some sort in his backpack to weigh him down]

Elyas will accept the water breathing spell from Falco (what is the duration for each person?) but does not have a swim speed.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5X magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Telekenesis, 2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Water breathing

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday March 29th, 2022 3:23:23 PM
Wil watches the others keep the armor and embarrassed he replaces the armor.
"I had Freedom of Movement when I was an eye of Gargul. I have Water breathing so I'm good there. Can I please be blessed with Freedom of movement?" He asks.
(OOC: apologies for posting before the DM post but I was late yesterday and I can't see the secrets on my phone. Plus I needed to add my spell lists.)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured
Tuesday March 29th, 2022 7:57:09 PM
Tsak nods to Rolth and dashes back down to put his mithril breastplate back on.
He thinks 'that plus the sword, knife, sack, wet pants and shoes should hold me on the bottom well enough'

Thank you Son Imod, I'll take one of your 'free movement' spells. Who's got a spare 'water breathing' spell? If you see me waving really rapidly and turning blue can you please cast it?

DM Mark - “Anchors away."
Tuesday March 29th, 2022 8:06:39 PM
Tsak wonders a bit about what gear to bring. He advocates for dropping anchor and perhaps using a rope to keep the party together as they descend.
Kiwina agrees and directs Ramsey to drop anchor.
Rolth and Mak are ready to go.
Son Imod tells everyone to carry at least 20 pounds of gear to allow them to walk along the seafloor. He casts Freedom of Movement on himself, offering to others as well.
Wil gladly accepts Freedom of Movement from Son Imod. He casts Water Breathing on himself.
Falco casts Freedom of Movement on himself and Rolth, and then casts Water Breathing on all but Wil and Kiwina.
Elyas grabs a few things to make sure he has enough weight on him to walk along the seafloor.

Ramsey says, ”I’m glad we’re dropping anchor Captain. I didn’t look forward to sailing in circles with only that brass contraption to rely on.” He directs the sails furled and drops anchor. With a splash the anchor sinks pulling the anchor chain along with it.

Each hanging on to a rope, the Petals jump into the water. Well, all by Kiwina hang on the rope. As the centaur enters the sea a strange thing happens - he transforms into a manta ray, gliding gracefully through the water on wing-like fins. With a swim speed of 60’ and both blindsense and low light vision, he has no problem keeping up with the rest of those whose descent is guided by the anchor chain.

As you sink, you find you are on a rocky and sandy floor. Small poofs of debris are stirred where you feet fall, though not enough to cause any problem visually. You look about and rocks loom out of the murky depths here and there.

Kiwina in particular seems very at home in these depths. Gliding effortlessly, the ranger swims ahead a bit. His expertise in this terrain is rewarded and he soon notes what appears to him to be an unnaturally uniform mound of coral.

It is a large, squat structure, roughly 80’ in diameter rising 40’ above the sea floor. The whole thing appears to be made of living coral and wrinkled stone, with bits of plant life clinging to it and small fish darting in and out of little crevices here and there.

There is a clear entryway with two large stone doors. Carved into the coral are two large images. Each seems to resemble an underwater creature with large eyes and gills on the sides of their heads, though they lack careful detail. They have carved arms at their sides, one arm downward, the other bent so that a webbed hand is held flat, about waist high with the palm facing up.

Here is your map..

I placed you on the map. Move yourself as appropriate or note where you are if you have trouble with the map.

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UNDERWATER RULES: In general, we will use the underwater rules here, found under the Aquatic Terrain section. Visibility here is about 60’, given the depth and slow currents.

Just to be clear, this is a magical world. We’re not going to worry about pressure at these depths nor getting the bends as you ascend. While it is true that salt water will rust iron weapons and generally wreck leather and such over time, with spells like Mending and Prestidigitation this is easily remedied.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+22=33 ;
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 12:10:02 AM
Son Imod casts Water Breathing on himself before heading down as well.

Son Imod takes a double move action since he has freedom of movement. He looks around.

(Perception: 33)

Active Effects:
Freedom of Movement - 80 min
Water breathing - 16 hours

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing -cast + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement-cast, Freedom of Movement - cast + command plant (domain)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+10=23 ; d20+16=26 ;
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 1:52:03 AM
Rolth will move closer (AH23) and attempt to find clues that might suggest how we are meant to deal with the doors. He looks for writing or sigils, indications of how the doors move, signs of recent passage or movement, and the like.

Survival = 23
Perception = 26

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=37 ;
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 8:23:24 AM
Kiwina thinks that the proper course of action is to unhurriedly approach the main entrance, and announce theur presence by . . . Well, probably knocking. While they approach, he looks at the building and carvings carefully, pointing out interesting details to the others.

Perception = 37

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+14=34 ;
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 9:42:10 AM

Finding his lungs fill with water is an unusual experience and Falco fights of a momentary panic as he cough by reflex. Did the spell not work! I have to swim up.... no. I'm ok." He looks around as they drift down letting his body get use to this sensation as he moves thorough the water. Once his feathers have soaked though he realizes that they will keep the water close allowing his body to heat it slightly, which is nice.

While the others look at the tower he looks around to be sure no threat is approaching from around or above.

{Perception: 34}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 12:07:48 PM
"Thank you Falco." Mak said to the owl man. When the anchor dropped he considered briefly grabbing hold of the anchor chain to let it pull him below the waves, but he decided against it when he looked at the rope that connected them all together.

Once beneath the waves Mak found that walking was very difficult and he ended up sort of jumping a bit and using his arms to move himself forward as he flailed about. Then there was getting used to breathing water...he couldn't help but hold his breath when he wasn't thinking about breathing. Eventually he managed to breathe normally, but he was self conscious about it. Mak was afraid to talk, what even would happen if he tried?

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:48.36 lbs| Move: 7 | Luckstone |

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 3:08:28 PM
Elyas lets his gear's weight carry him to the bottom where he can walk along solid ground, as it will likely be faster than swimming. there is no hurry to move fast right now, so he walks alog with the others still holding the rope to keep from getting split up.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 5:00:37 PM
Wil jumps into the water, with no fear but once he began to sink he panicked, a bit, but as he descended and didn't die he relaxed. The voices in his head though; did not stop panicking.. especially his mother.
"Cool it," Wil said and a few other "adjustment" words.
Wil summons a Shark as soon as he hits the sand below.
"I'm not taking any chances in this place," he says.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

DM Mark - The Coral Tower d20=9 ; d100=69 ;
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 7:33:41 PM
Son Imod casts Water Breathing on himself before descending. As the coral tower comes into view he moves up effortlessly.
Rolth also moves up with no resistance from the water.
Kiwina looks around.
Falco and Mak adjust to the unusual sensation of actually breathing water.
Elyas stays with the group.
Wil evidently also keeps his mother in his head. Wil summons a shark just to be safe. (The shark will last for seven rounds?)

Everyone is silent as they look around at their surroundings carefully.

You see fish here and there, most small. As Wil summons the shark they scatter, fleeing away from you or disappearing into crevices in the rock and coral!

But even with the keen eyes of everyone you still just see an unnaturally uniform mound of coral. Clearly this must be the coral tower Ardian mentioned.

It is a large, squat structure, roughly 80’ in diameter rising 40’ above the sea floor. The whole thing appears to be made of living coral and wrinkled stone, with bits of plant life clinging to it and small fish darting in and out of little crevices here and there.

There is a clear entryway with two large stone doors that are closed. Carved into the coral to either side of the door are two large images. Each seems to resemble an underwater creature with large eyes and gills on the sides of their heads, though they lack careful detail. They have carved arms at their sides, one arm downward, the other bent so that a webbed hand is held flat, about waist high with the palm facing up.

Here is your map..

Please move yourself as appropriate or let me know where you are. Note that Rolth, Kiwina, Son Imod and the shark are all large sized.

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UNDERWATER RULES: In general, we will use the underwater rules here, found under the Aquatic Terrain section. Visibility here is about 60’, given the depth and slow currents.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 7:43:08 PM
Rolth will cast a detect magic spell and scan the area of the doors. He figures that a powerful wizard will know that the spell is harmless and not misinterpret it as an attack. Unless something more dangerous or interesting happens, he will keep concentrating in order to get more information on any magic associated with the doors, carved images, and the like.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 8:13:41 PM
Kiwina moves towards the main doors. He continues to look, not casting spells right now.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+22=35 ;
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 8:42:09 PM
Son Imod moves to stand next to Rolth and takes a look around.

Perception: 35

Active Effects:
Freedom of Movement - 80 min
Water breathing - 16 hours

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing -cast + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement-cast, Freedom of Movement - cast + command plant (domain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Armoured
Thursday March 31st, 2022 5:01:55 AM
Tsak starts to move toward the doors behind Kiwina, then remembers that he's tied to the others and looks back to see what they're doing. When everyone is ready he'll head toward the doors.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday March 31st, 2022 9:11:59 AM
Falco glides forward so that Rolth is between him and the door.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Thursday March 31st, 2022 9:13:40 AM
Mak moved slowly along with the others tied together with rope. The resistance from the water was too much for him to actually walk and while weighted down he still had to move his arms quite a bit to move his top forward at the same time as his bottom.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:48.36 lbs| Move: 7 | Luckstone |

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday March 31st, 2022 11:33:07 AM
Elyas stays in the back of the group but moves up. he is hoping this won't come to trouble that will need spells, but he is ready to cast haste on the party if things get messy.

Do we just knock, you think? he asks, his words sounding weird underwater

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday March 31st, 2022 10:09:20 PM
Wil follows the others. Unsure of what’s coming up.
“The shark, may not be helpful here. I’m all for knocking over waiting.”

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

DM Mark - "Do we just knock, you think?"
Thursday March 31st, 2022 10:58:18 PM
Rolth casts Detect Magic, concentrating on the structure before him.
Kiwina, Falco and Son Imod abandon the rope tying all together and move up.
Tsak and Mak remain secured together and also move up.
Elyas also moves up, lagging in the back and secured with the others.

(There was an error. That was not a summoned shark, only a shark that happened by and moved on.)

For the sake of brevity, three rounds pass. Rolth can tell that there are a few sources and several auras. He can sense abjuration magic all around the building and the doors. He can sense abjuration, enchantment and universal magic associated with the carved figures that flank the doors. (I skipped the spellcraft rolls since Elyas could also cast this, as could others.)

The currents here are not strong enough that you need to remain roped up, but you may if you want to.

Here is your map..

Please move yourself as appropriate or let me know where you are - I will assume you are where you are on the map. Please note if you are under the effects of Freedom of Movement.

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UNDERWATER RULES: In general, we will use the underwater rules here, found under the Aquatic Terrain section. Visibility here is about 60’, given the depth and slow currents.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Friday April 1st, 2022 2:24:58 AM
Son Imod says, "Do we try to talk to or touch the carved figures do you think? Or are they some kind of magical trap ready to spring on the first one of us foolhardy enough to get close? Did Ardian say if this guy liked visitors or not?"

Active Effects:
Freedom of Movement - 80 min
Water breathing - 16 hours

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing -cast + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement-cast, Freedom of Movement - cast + command plant (domain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movement
Friday April 1st, 2022 4:40:58 AM
Tsak (with Mak, who he is tied to) makes his way slowly toward the structure, staying a little further away than Kiwina and Rolth. (OOC I moved both of us on the map)
He's still getting used to the movement under water using the spell, and kinda wants to get his falchion out and swing it around a little - but that might look bad if any guards spot it.
He settles for waiting, sure that Son Imod, Rolth, Kiwina or Wil will do something soon.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,PS, WFs)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Friday April 1st, 2022 10:03:14 AM
Not enhanced with Freedom of Movement, Mak is dragged along behind Tsak as he moves into position. Once Tsak stops Mak once more found his footing and waited for someone to open the door, knock, or make a decision. In the meantime he stood back and felt useless.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+13=31 ;
Friday April 1st, 2022 11:48:58 AM
"Did someone say trap?" Wil says excitedly. "I got this.. let me take a look."
Wil takes a double move toward the front of the group. (Perception for Traps: 31)
(OOC: Plan to move to the door on the next post, but would like to use this roll when I'm there."

Posting for Elyas(Ben)
Friday April 1st, 2022 11:53:14 AM
Elyas is prepared to cast Haste, if something comes up.. he follows the others. Choosing to stay near the back of the group. He wonders about how a knock would work underwater.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday April 1st, 2022 6:21:38 PM
Kiwina willingly lets Wil look for a trap. But if none are found, he feels knocking to announce their presence is the next proper step.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday April 1st, 2022 6:46:53 PM
Rolth is fine with Wil looking for traps, then someone knocking on the door as a first step in figuring out what comes next. He waits patiently to see what happens, hoping that no one gets blown up.

DM Mark - Investigations
Friday April 1st, 2022 10:52:03 PM
Son Imod wonders if the carved figures should be talked to or checked for traps.
Tsak and Mak move up, ready for a threat.
Wil move up to 10’ from the door. He checks for traps, looking at the door and the entryway, including both carved figures. He does not detect any traps. (I moved Wil up as I had said three rounds had passed.)
Elyas prepares to cast Haste if “something comes up.” (Note that this does not count as “readying an action” which requires specifying the specific conditions that would trigger the action.)
Kiwina thinks knocking on the doors is a good idea.
Rolth agrees that someone should knock on the door.

The party stands arrayed before what appears to be an entryway. With the departure of the shark, the smaller fish reemerge from the clefts and crevices why hid in. The ocean around you all is relatively quiet, save for the soft “whooshing” of the gentle currents here.

Though these currents here are not strong enough that you need to remain roped up, you may if you want to. As far as I can tell, only Tsak and Mak are tied together.

Here is your map..

Please move yourself as appropriate or let me know where you are - I will assume you are where you are on the map. Please note if you are under the effects of Freedom of Movement.

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UNDERWATER RULES: In general, we will use the underwater rules here, found under the Aquatic Terrain section. Visibility here is about 60’, given the depth and slow currents.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday April 2nd, 2022 1:33:15 PM
Rolth casts comprehend languages and moves up to the doors. Unless he sees more detail once he up close (writing, etc.), he will knock on the doors and call out in Common, "We are the Eight-Petaled Rose. We come in peace, and seek an audience with Jennis. We have brought this token of introduction." Rolth holds aloft the medallion given to us by Ardian.

Effect Tracking:
Freedom of Movement (from Falco)
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Comprehend Languages (40 min)
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Sunday April 3rd, 2022 11:15:08 AM
Since Rolth is in the doorway, Kiwina settles for moving a few feet closer. His weapons are currently stowed.

Effects:
Cloak of the Manta Ray (water breathing, swim speed, extra attack)

Spells:
Ranger
1 - Read magic, speak with animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, delay poison

Posting for Elyas(Ben)
Sunday April 3rd, 2022 2:31:44 PM
(OOC: Don't believe Elyas has freedom of Movement)
(Spells: Breath underwater)
Elyas prepares to cast haste on the group members closest to him if something attempts to attack the group after knocking on the door. Also, he looks for something to secure himself to Falco, Kiwina and Son Imod if something should happen. "Anyone have rope? We may want to secure ourselves, " he says

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Sunday April 3rd, 2022 2:41:47 PM
Wil casts True Strike on Rolth, "I have a bad feeling and so do a few of my friends. I can feel it in the air," he says slightly nervous.
"sure, the water.. yeah," he then says asking then answering himself.
"Wardd cautions to no rely on luck alone. You have to be smart about it," he added.
Wil steps away from the doors to the corner and waits nervously.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary, - D: True Strike-used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+22=30 ;
Sunday April 3rd, 2022 10:18:54 PM
(Perception:30)

Son Imod watches and waits for any activity or threats.

Active Effects:
Freedom of Movement - 80 min
Water breathing - 16 hours

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing -cast + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement-cast, Freedom of Movement - cast + command plant (domain)

DM Jeremy Battle Map d100=73 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=25 ; d6+10=15 ; d6+10=16 ; d6+10=13 ; d6=5 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+18=21 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6+10=13 ; d6+10=14 ;
Monday April 4th, 2022 11:28:35 AM
Rolth decides to knock and announce the presence of the Petals.

Kiwana is close at hand with his weapons stowed.

Elyas readies haste if things go south.

Wil casts true strike on Rolth, and warns he has a bad feeling.

Son Imod watches and waits.

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As Rolth knocks on the door Son Imod watches in horror as the two corral statues seemingly come to life, and lash out at a flat-footed Rolth, with claws made of corral. Since Son Imod is the only one who made a perception check, he is the only one who can move in the Surprise Round. Please post Son Imod's surprise round action along with his action for this round.

CG 1's right claw lands and confirms a crit that does 26 damage plus 5 bleed damage. It's left claw also lands for 13 damage.

CG 2's right claw lands for 13 damage, and it's left claw lands for 14

CG 1 ????
CG 2 ????

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+10=18 ;
Monday April 4th, 2022 2:33:26 PM
"More stone things during into things.. ugh," Wil stands right beside CG2.
Wil attempts to sneak away from the 2nd one to cast Sanctuary on Son Imod.
(Reflex Save: Evasion: 18)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary, - D: True Strike-used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday April 4th, 2022 4:13:06 PM
Elyas is surprised by the statues coming to life, but only slightly. statues always seem to come to life to attack this group...

He casts Haste on the group, filling them all with additional speed and clarity
(+1 to hit, AC, an extra attack and 30 feet extra of movement for everyone!)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5X magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 1/2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Telekenesis, 2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Haste (10 rounds)
Water breathing

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday April 4th, 2022 8:30:33 PM
Kiwina is confused for a moment. But not so much that his opinions of Ardian and Jennis remain at all good.

When he recovers, he shouts, "If these are like the last golems we fought, we're not going to do well taking them head on." He swims up, to a spot about 30' off the ocean floor and above CG1, and casts a flare trying to get the thing's attention.

Flare: DC 14 fortitude save or it is dazzled for 1 minute (–1 penalty on attack rolls and sight-based Perception checks). If golems can be dazzled. . . But it doesn't have to dazzle the thing to get its attention, I hope.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (18/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday April 4th, 2022 9:39:23 PM
Rolth harrumphs to himself, "I can't be flat-footed, I'm a barbarian with paws" even as he acknowledges that it doesn't make a difference in this situation.

Realizing that he is in deep peril, he attempts to withdraw to AJ-AK/25-26 and seek some healing.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Monday April 4th, 2022 10:50:49 PM
Suprise Round:
Son Imod casts Shillelagh on his quarterstaff.

Normal Round
Son Imod hands one of his CL 8 potions of Cure Serious Wounds to Rolth and says, "Drink this, you'll feel better"

(OOC: removed one of my Tonic's of Cure Serious Wounds)

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Freedom of Movement - 80 min
Water breathing - 16 hours
Shillelagh - 8 minutes

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh - cast, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing -cast + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement-cast, Freedom of Movement - cast + command plant (domain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 98/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movement d20+14=19 ; d20+9=13 ; 2d4+3=7 ; 2d4+3=7 ;
Tuesday April 5th, 2022 5:06:00 AM
(Att1=19, Att2=13 {OOC need to add 1 to both for haste, so 20 and 14 pls} Dmg1=7, Dmg2=7)

Tsak draws his sword, moves up to one of the statues (CG1) and attacks it. The last few feet get a bit challenging as he drags the suddenly inert Mak along with him, but Elyas' haste spell has the desired effect and he gets to where he wants. (OOC Sword is magic, rolls are still rubbish!)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday April 5th, 2022 9:56:50 AM
Enjoying the feel of breathing underwater Falco is content to stay near the back and wait for the doors to be opened.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+18=32 ; d20+18=29 ; d6+10=12 ; d6+10=14 ; d6=5 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+18=33 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6+10=14 ; d10=2 ; d6+10=15 ;
Tuesday April 5th, 2022 12:00:07 PM
Will takes a 5 foot step back, and than cast sanctuary on Son Imod.

Elyas is surprised for a second, but he's seen statues come to life before. He casts haste

Mak moves forward a smidge.

Kiwina's opinion of Jenns and Ardian are tainted a bit from this attack, but he swims up and casts flare in hopes of getting the golem's attention. He warns against taking the golems on head on,

Rolth grumbles about his current predicament, and than wisely withdraws, hoping for some healing.

Son Imod turns his double ended stick of ouch into an even more potent stick of ouch. He also hands Rolth a healing tonic.

Tsak moves forward and takes a couple of swings at CG 1, but his blows are defected by the hard coral, the golem is constructed of.

Falco hangs back, enjoying water breathing.

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CG 1 takes a couple of swings at his new adversary. Both the corral claws cut into Tsak's flesh, and the half-orc takes 12 damage from the right claw, and 14 damage from the left claw. The ranger also takes 6 bleed damage.

CG 2 takes a 5 ft step forward and swings at Mak with his claws. The right claw hits and causes 14 damage, and the left claw also hits causing 15 damage. Mak also takes 6 bleed damage.

CG 1 AC ??/??/?? HP ??/??
CG 2 AC ??/??/?? HP ??/??

Mak(JamesM)(43/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|14/9/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,Bls,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6+9(15)x2) d20+17=19 ; d20+12=22 ; d6+9=14 ;
Tuesday April 5th, 2022 2:15:53 PM
Mak found himself being dragged forward and once close to the golem the thing moved up to him.

”So much for the warm welcome.” Mak said as his blood billowed up around him in the water. He riposted but was too slow so he tried again. His second strike scraped up against the golem but he wasn’t sure he did any damage.

OOC:
Mak - Golem, Roll 19, 22. Miss, Hit. Adamantine weapon, Damage 14 hp

**Fighting Defensively, Bless, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:48.36 lbs| Move: 7 | Luckstone |

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday April 5th, 2022 4:34:43 PM
Elyas hangs back and starts summoning something

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 5X magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 1/2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Telekenesis, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Haste (10 rounds)
Water breathing

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=29 ; d20+12=22 ;
Tuesday April 5th, 2022 8:23:00 PM
"Find the trigger! What set these things off?"
(Perception: 29)
"It's got to be a puzzle like before. Anything? Maybe we can avoid fighting them to find the trigger."
Wil summons a Mud elemental(Summon Monster IV).

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary, - D: True Strike-used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (18/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | 3d8+5=19 ;
Tuesday April 5th, 2022 9:02:40 PM
Rolth gratefully chugs down the healing Tonic, then experiments with an underwater belch of satisfaction. "I wonder whether they will stop attacking if we back off? Seems a shame to destroy the wizard's minions, probably kinda pricey to make. Whatcha think?"

(Tonic of CSW = 19hp healing)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=32 ;
Tuesday April 5th, 2022 11:35:48 PM
"They're magical creatures. The trigger may have been just walking up." Kiwina stays above the coral creatures, and takes a look at the building from this position to see if there's perhaps another way in. (Perception = 32)

Effects:
Cloak of the Manta Ray (water breathing, swim speed, extra attack)
Haste

Spells:
Ranger
1 - Read magic, speak with animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, delay poison

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+13=24 ;
Wednesday April 6th, 2022 12:32:53 AM
Son Imod says to Rolth, "Save the flask. I'll see if I can refill it later."

He takes a five foot step back.

He then spontaneously converts one of his prepared Water Breathing spells into a Summon Nature's Ally 3 spell which as a summon spell takes a full round to cast, casting defensively (Concentration check: 24)

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Freedom of Movement - 80 min
Water breathing - 16 hours
Shillelagh - 8 minutes

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh - cast, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing - cast, Water Breathing -cast + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement-cast, Freedom of Movement - cast + command plant (domain)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday April 6th, 2022 9:38:58 AM
Falco blinks as he figures out what is going on. Is this the test?

Before moving behind Rolth he asks the waper-sar tp BLESS his companions.

{ooc: Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Battle Map d100=99 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+18=20 ; d6+10=13 ; d6+10=15 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ;
Wednesday April 6th, 2022 11:21:15 AM
Mak isn't to fond of the welcoming party, and shows his displeasure by stabbing CG 2. His first attack misses, but he lands his second blow.

Elyas begins summoning some back up.

Wil suggests finding the trigger, and than begins summoning also.

Rolth gratefully drinks the tonic Son Imod gave him, and suggests pulling away from the door. He wonders if doing so will stop the golems from attacking.

Kiwinas suggests that the trigger may have been just stepping towards the door. He looks for another entrance, but fails to find any. Of course a powerful wizard, like Jennis, doesn't necessarily need doors.

Son Imod tells Rolth to hold onto the flask so he can refill it later. He takes a 5 ft step back, and joins the summoning party.

Falco wonders if this is the test, than casts Bless on his friends.

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Wil is perceptive enough to realize that the golems are protecting the doors, as Kiwina suggested. He can easily surmise based on how the events have unfolded, that they were activated when Rolth approached the doors. Whether or not they will stop attacking if the Petals retreat, as Rolth suggested, is hard to say since the Petals are still engaged in combat.

CG 1 continues to attack Tsak and manages to land both claws. His left claw does 13 damage, and his right claw does 15 damage.

CG 2 sees Wil and Son Imod casting spells, so it takes a 5 ft step towards them, and takes a swing at each, however, both claws fail to hit their target.

Tsak and Mak each take 6 bleed damage, since they haven't stopped the bleeding yet.

CG 1 AC 21/9/21 HP 96/96
CG 2 AC 21/9/21 HP 82/96

Mak(JamesM)(31/72)HP|AC:34(AO)/30/22T/19FF|CMD 35| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|14/9/-/-/-|(FA,WFin,Bls,FDef,PS, WFs)**|1d6+9(15)x2) d20+14=23 ; d6+9=13 ; d20+9=23 ; d6+9=13 ;
Wednesday April 6th, 2022 1:21:47 PM
Mak was ticked off and knew he wasn't fast enough to run away or step back out of combat, but his sword arm was still in good shape so he lashed out at the Golem again. His sword scored against it twice as Mak faced off against an opponent that he could not escape. As his resolve hardened it was clear he was an Asilduran with death on the line indeed.

OOC:
Mak - Golem 2, Roll 23, 23.Hit. hit. Damage 26. Adamantium

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:48 lbs| Move: 7 | Luckstone | Bloodied | Bleeding

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday April 6th, 2022 4:29:08 PM
"Whoa, big guy. That's a little too close." Wil takes another 5 foot step back.
"What if we gang up on these things? Maybe avoid the swings and hit it from afar?"

"Hey, I have a big guy for you," Wil says referencing the Mud Elemental.
"Hey muddy buddy, can you bury this guy?" He asks
The mud elemental attempts to burrow beneath the corral creature in an attempt to entrap him.
- Wil casts Magic Weapon on his underwater crossbow and takes another step back.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary - used, - D: True Strike-used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)-used - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (58/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | 3d8+5=12 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ;
Wednesday April 6th, 2022 6:40:24 PM
Rolth watches the coral golems advance on his comrades and decides he needs to chug one more potion before he gets back into the fight. He also backs up 5 feet before he does it, just in case.

(Potion of CSW = 21hp after rerolling both 1's per the house rules)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday April 6th, 2022 10:55:10 PM
"Don't fight if you don't have to."Kiwina watches from above as his friends (hopefully) back away from the golems, and waits to see if the golems follow. He readies his weapons just in case -- this time a trident and a light pick, as they seem easiest to wield underwater.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+11=12 ; d20+7=22 ; d8+7=9 ;
Wednesday April 6th, 2022 11:01:33 PM
Son Imod causes his shark to appear behind the nearest statue and then moves forward to gain flanking with the shark.

Son Imod swings with his enchanted quarterstaff only to hit water

The shark attempts to take a bite out of the statue and succeeds

Son Imod's Attack: 12 vs AC; natural 1 miss

Shark's Attack: 24 (forgot flanking bonus) vs AC; 9 damage if that hits

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Freedom of Movement - 80 min
Water breathing - 16 hours
Shillelagh - 8 minutes

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh - cast, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing - cast, Water Breathing -cast + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement-cast, Freedom of Movement - cast + command plant (domain)

Shark - Stats include +4 Str and Con from Augment Summons
N Large animal (aquatic)

Senses blindsense 30 ft., keen scent; Perception +8

DEFENSE

AC 14, touch 10, flat-footed 13 (+1 Dex, +4 natural, –1 size)

hp 30 (4d8+12)

Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +2

OFFENSE

Speed swim 60 ft.

Melee bite +7 (1d8+7)

Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.

STATISTICS

Str 21, Dex 12, Con 17, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2

Base Atk +3; CMB +7; CMD 18

Feats Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative

Skills Perception +8, Swim +11

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movement d20+14=30 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=17 ; 2d4+4=9 ; 2d4+4=8 ; 2d4+4=10 ;
Wednesday April 6th, 2022 11:45:59 PM
({ooc forgot to add the haste to the attack rolls again, but remembered for the damage}Attack1=30+1, Dmg=9; Attack2=23+1, Dmg=8; Attack3=17+1, Dmg=10)

Tsak senses that the blood flowing into the surrounding water is his, but he can't feel it at the minute and doesn't have time to do anything about it anyway - he keeps attacking, looking for an opportunity to back away without getting walloped into paste.

little help over here...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 4d6=10 ;
Thursday April 7th, 2022 9:14:58 AM
Seeing multiple companions damaged in the early going Falco moves into a central position and calls on some generalized healing.

{Channel: 10}

"Mak I can patch you up better in about six seconds!"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=17 ; d20+12=26 ; d8=4 ; d6=6 ; 5d4+5=21 ;
Thursday April 7th, 2022 10:59:35 AM
Elyas finishes summoning, and a large ice elemental appears in the water near one of the statues (number 2). it attacks with its fists
17 and 21 to hit
the one that hit does 9 physical and 6 cold damage.
if the creature takes the cold damage it needs a DC 17 Fortitude save or be staggered for 1 round.

Elyas then fires a magic missile at the same golem. five missiles hit the golem, doing 21 force damage.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1X protection from evil, mage armor, 4/5X magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 1/2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV,black tentacles, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Telekenesis, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Haste (9 rounds)
Water breathing

DM Jeremy Battle Map d100=65 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+4=14 ; d8+5=7 ; d3=1 ; d8+5=8 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+18=27 ; d6+5=7 ; d6+5=11 ;
Thursday April 7th, 2022 12:34:41 PM
Mak is ticked that he can't retreat, so he stabs at #2 again.

Wil takes a step back and casts magic weapon on his underwater crossbow, as his Mud elemental attacks CG 2. The elemental manages to land one out of two slams, yet they don't seem to do any damage. (DR 10 adamantine) However, the elemental does manage to entrap the golem, sadly since we are underwater, it only lasts for 1d3 rounds, and I rolled a 1. (Matt, in the future if you could make the rolls for your summoned creatures, that would make my job a lot easier, and would be better for you as well. Otherwise I have to look up the creature, and hope I got the same stat block you do. Add in any feats or special abilities Wil may have, that may apply to the creature, and I'm bound to miss something)

Rolth chugs another potion before getting back into the fray.

Kiwina tells his friends to stop fighting if possible, and than readies some weapons.

Son Imod and his shark flank CG 2. He fails to land a blow, but his shark does seem to hit. however the sharks teeth don't seem to do any damage (DR 10 adamantine)

Task lands two out of three swings of his falchion, however he fails to overcome the golems DR

Falco channels energy and promises more healing to Mak next round.

Elyas's ice elemental lands one of it's two slams, and even though CG 2 doesn't seem to take any physical damage, it does take the cold damage and the golem is staggered for a round. Elyas fires off some magic missiles against CG 2

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CG 2, being both staggered and entrapped, even if it is only for this round, can't do anything this round.

CG 1 decides to attack the larger enemy found in Elyas's Ice Elemental. The golem lands both claw attacks, though the elemental's DR does absorb some of the damage. The elemental takes 7 damage from the first blow, and 11 from the second. Since all elementals are immune to bleed damage, the ice elemental doesn't take and, thanks to Falco's channel, Mak and Tsak don't either.

Everyone can make a DC 15 perception check. Highlight to display spoiler: {CG 2's wounds seem too have healed themselves slightly.}

CG 1 AC 21/9/21 HP 96/96 DR 10 Adamantine
CG 2 AC 21/9/21 HP 34/96 DR 10 Adamantine

Mak(JamesM)(41/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15) d20+14=15 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=19 ; d6+9=10 ; d6+9=14 ; d6+9=12
Thursday April 7th, 2022 12:53:36 PM
"Thanks Falco, but it's regenerating!" Mak called out in a bubbly voice as he stabbed at the golem some more. His rapier went hilt deep into the creature with a satisfying hiss as he pulled out the blade and repeated the action.

"haHA!" Mak exclaimed as he danced about now that he wasn't leaking blood into the water.

OOC:
Perception +14, Roll 15...Thank goodness for no fumbles on skill checks.
Mak - CG2, Roll 33, 25, 20. Threat, hit, miss. Damage 24 hp. Adamantium. If the Golem has any penalties to AC, Mak's Damage from the last attack is 12.

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Flanking, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:48 lbs| Move: 15 | Luckstone | Flesh Wound

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday April 7th, 2022 8:10:32 PM
Somewhat revitalized thanks to Falco's channeling of the warper-sar and a couple of potions, Rolth moves closer to the fight, drawing his morning star and rubbing his paws together to create a static charge as he activates his amulet of mighty fists. Next round may prove to be shocking!

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=18 ;
Thursday April 7th, 2022 8:31:59 PM
Perception: 18
"Healing factor. oh my. This is not good. Doesn't look like my mud guy has a good hold but I'm going to jog past to help out over there," he says to the group.
"But first, since I have a little trip prior."
Wil cast Spiritual Weapon. (Hand crossbow)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary - used, - D: True Strike-used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)-used - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movement d20+15=25 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=17 ; 2d4+4=8 ; 2d4+4=10 ; 2d4+4=10 ;
Thursday April 7th, 2022 10:01:37 PM
(PerceptionCheck=25 pass; Att1=16, Dmg=8; Att2=12, Dmg=10; Att3=17, Dmg=10)

Oh great they heal, thinks Tsak. Then, using the chance he's been given by the creature switching attacks, he jumps and swims over the top of the ice elemental and lands down again beside Mak to attack CG2. Unfortunately any blows that land seem to be shrugged off by the monster.

Tsak turns to Son Imod We're gonna need a bigger shark!

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+10=12 ;
Thursday April 7th, 2022 11:32:01 PM
Seeing that his friends have decided to stay and fight and that they are ganging up on CG2, Kiwina decides to draw the attention of CG1 so it doesn't fall on anyone's flank. Staying above the monster, Kiwina swims down to attack it with his trident.

Unused to the angle, his blow goes wide (AC 12).

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+22=35 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+5=24 ; 3d6+4=15 ; d20+9=27 ; d8+7=10 ;
Friday April 8th, 2022 12:22:06 AM
(Perception 35)

Son Imod says, "They heal now?"

He then proceeds to flurry of blows against the construct he is flanking with the shark hitting it once

16 vs AC; miss
17 vs AC; miss
24 vs AC; 15 magical bludgeoning damage before DR

The shark also hits but fails to overcome the damage reduction

27 vs AC; 10 damage before DR

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Freedom of Movement - 80 min
Water breathing - 16 hours
Shillelagh - 8 minutes

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh - cast, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing - cast, Water Breathing -cast + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement-cast, Freedom of Movement - cast + command plant (domain)

Shark - Stats include +4 Str and Con from Augment Summons
N Large animal (aquatic)

Senses blindsense 30 ft., keen scent; Perception +8

DEFENSE

AC 14, touch 10, flat-footed 13 (+1 Dex, +4 natural, –1 size)

hp 30 (4d8+12)

Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +2

OFFENSE

Speed swim 60 ft.

Melee bite +7 (1d8+7)

Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.

STATISTICS

Str 21, Dex 12, Con 17, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2

Base Atk +3; CMB +7; CMD 18

Feats Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative

Skills Perception +8, Swim +11

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movement d20+17=18 ;
Friday April 8th, 2022 9:18:55 AM
(Swim check=18)
(OOC swim check for Tsak to 'fly' over the elemental and land beside Mak.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+7=14 ; 4d6=12 ;
Friday April 8th, 2022 9:32:49 AM
{Swim: 14}

Falco is a little surprised by the arrival of the ice element that blocks his path to Mak. "Woah, high frosty!"

His initial plan blocked he swims 15ft and bolsters those injured a bit.

{Channel: 12}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday April 8th, 2022 11:05:07 AM
Forgot to copy over:

Effects:
Cloak of the Manta Ray (water breathing, swim speed, extra attack)
Haste

Spells:
Ranger
1 - Read magic, speak with animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, delay poison

DM Jeremy Battle Map d100=58 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+18=22 ; d6+10=11 ; d6=3 ;
Friday April 8th, 2022 11:22:00 AM
Mak continues his assault on CG 2 the entangled golem takes three hits from Mak's rapier, and drops, to the ground.

Rolth is ready to get back into the action.

Wil takes up a different position, and than casts spiritual weapon.

Tsak moves next to his friend, but fails to land a blow on CG 2

Kiwina attacks CG 1 but misses.

Son Imod channels his inner Bruce Lee and flurries CG 2. Only his final blow lands, but it does some damage. His shark can't seem to overcome the golem's DR, but he does make a good flanking buddy.

Falco channals energy again, since he can't get to Mak.

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CG 2 is down, but you can tell it isn't dead, as you witnessed some of it's damage self repairing, but it is unconscious, or whatever the construct equivalent is.

CG 1 looks up at it's new threat, and takes two swings at Kiwina. Kiwina parries the first claw, but the golem lands the second blow, causing 11 damage and 3 bleed.

CG 1 AC 21/9/21 HP 96/96 DR 10 Adamantine
CG 2 AC 21/9/21 HP -1/96 DR 10 Adamantine

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+8=25 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+8=12 ; d8+2=10 ; d4+2=3 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=5 ;
Friday April 8th, 2022 11:50:56 AM
Kiwina doubts he can overcome this thing's innate protections with his attacks, but attempts a full round of attacks to keep its attention on him. Mak seems to be the only one doing much damage.

For some reason, if they have the opportunity to look the others now see three translucent and ghostly centaurs in the water around Kiwina. A youthful male lunges at the golem ineffectually, an older female seems to be scolding Kiwina, and an elderly male watches events.

Trident (primary) -- AC 25, 10 damage (should be 11 to include weapon bonus as well as strength)
Light pick (secondary) -- AC 22, 3 damage (should be 4 to include weapon bonus as well as strength)
Hoof -- AC 23, 3 damage (should be half damage underwater, but I doubt it matters)
Hoof -- AC 15, no damage
Tail Barb -- AC 29, 5 damage
Trident (haste) -- AC 12, no damage

Effects:
Cloak of the Manta Ray (water breathing, swim speed, extra attack)
Haste
Taking bleed damage

Spells:
Ranger
1 - Read magic, speak with animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, delay poison

Mak(JamesM)(53/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15) d20+17=22 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=31 ; d6+9=12 ; d6+9=15 ; d6+9=10 ;
Friday April 8th, 2022 12:41:09 PM
Mak took a five foot step to the other Coral Golem and attacked it with the same gusto as before. He hoped that one of his associates would be able to coup de grace the other golem.

Mak lunged and struck the golem with his rapier. Once more he heard the satisfying hiss of the blade sliding into the coral creature. Since this one wasn't in mud, the next lunge missed, but because Elyas made him exceptionally fast his last attack was very successful.

"Take that! HaHA!" Mak burbled though the water.

OOC:
Mak - CG1, Roll 22, 17, 36. Hit, miss, crit. Damage 37 hp. Adamantine.

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Flanking, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:48 lbs| Move: 15 | Luckstone | Flesh Wound

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+10=18 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+10=12 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=4 ;
Friday April 8th, 2022 3:21:22 PM
Rolls from prior post d20+7=19 ; d6+4=7 ; d20+7=15 ;
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"Whooo! Who!" Wil shouted. "Lay down monster of the corral."
"Grab the other monster Muddy!" He says, as if the summoned monster could understand him.
- The Mud Elemental burrows over to CG1
- (AC: 19 - for +7)(entrap)-miss
- Spiritual Weapon
-(AC: 18 - for +11)(AC: 12)- miss

Wil swims to Mak and casts Cure Moderate wounds (+13 to Mak) watching the other construct carefully as it sleeps. “Should we tie this one up?” He asks

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary - used, - D: True Strike-used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)-used - Round 3 - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/89HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+17=36 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+14=22 ; d8+19=27 ; d8+19=27 ; d8+19=26 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ;
Friday April 8th, 2022 5:45:02 PM
Rolth is keen to put down golem #2 for good, so he bubbles in rage as he five foot steps up to the prone creature, taking advantage of the shark flanking buddy, bless, haste, rage, the golem's prone status and lack of dex, and power attack. It is a fairly 'shockingly' savage display!

+1 morningstar to hit (haste) +17 = 41, damage 1d8+19 = 27-10=17
+1 morningstar to hit +17 = 30, damage 1d8+19 = 27-10=17
+1 morningstar iterative to hit +12 = 25, damage 1d8+19 = 26=10=16
Paw 1 to hit +14 = 31, damage 1d4+6 = 0 +1d6 electricity = 1
Paw 2 to hit +14 = 22, damage 1d4+6 = 0 +1d6 electricity = 1
Bite to hit +14 = 27, damage 1d4+6 = 0 +1d6 electricity = 1

Total = 50hp of weapon damage and 3 hp of electrical damage, after accounting for DR

Effect Tracking:
Freedom of Movement (from Falco)
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Bless (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Comprehend Languages (40 min)
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movement d20+15=28 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=14 ; 2d4+4=10 ; 2d4+4=10 ; 2d4+4=10 ;
Saturday April 9th, 2022 12:02:11 AM
(Attack1=28, Dmg=10; Attack2=30, Dmg=10; Attack3=14, Dmg=10)

Keeping an eye on the rope attaching him to a very eager and stabby Mak, Tsak continues to hack away at the downed monster (CG2) with very little success.

At least he's getting used to his new sword and armour.

Do you reckon we can tie this thing up before it comes to? he asks no-one in particular.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+10=29 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+9=11 ; 3d6+4=17 ; 3d6+4=10 ;
Monday April 11th, 2022 1:05:08 AM
Son Imod and Shark continue their routine of flurry and bite. Son Imod manages to hit twice this time though only one of his attacks strike hard enough to overcome the construct's nature.

Son Imod:

29 vs AC: 17 magical bludgeoning damage - reduces to 7 due to DR

27 vs AC: 10 magical bludgeoning damage - negated by DR

15 vs AC : miss

Shark:

11 vs AC : miss

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Freedom of Movement - 80 min
Water breathing - 16 hours
Shillelagh - 8 minutes

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh - cast, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing - cast, Water Breathing -cast + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement-cast, Freedom of Movement - cast + command plant (domain)

Shark - Stats include +4 Str and Con from Augment Summons
N Large animal (aquatic)

Senses blindsense 30 ft., keen scent; Perception +8

DEFENSE

AC 14, touch 10, flat-footed 13 (+1 Dex, +4 natural, –1 size)

hp 30 (4d8+12)

Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +2

OFFENSE

Speed swim 60 ft.

Melee bite +7 (1d8+7)

Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.

STATISTICS

Str 21, Dex 12, Con 17, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2

Base Atk +3; CMB +7; CMD 18

Feats Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative

Skills Perception +8, Swim +11

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+10=30 ;
Monday April 11th, 2022 9:57:05 AM

Falco sees that the fight is going the way of the Petals but that the first golem is regenerating.

"What is going to be the way to stop them from getting up? Probably not fire like a troll. Acid, seems hard under water."

{Knowledge Arcana: 30 - take a stab at working out the regneration}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Battle Map d100=34 ;
Monday April 11th, 2022 10:49:23 AM
Kiwina goes full round attack on CG 1 but only seems to graze the construct.

Mak's adamantine rapier seems to be the most effective weapon on the battle field, so he heads over to CG 1, hoping someone finishes off CG 2.

Wil sends his muddy friend over to try to entrap CG 1, but the elemental misses it's target. his spiritual weapon also misses. He swims over to Mak and gives him some healing while asking if they should tie up CG 2.

Rolth decide to finish of CG 2, and after his first attack, the golem crumbles into a pile of corral pieces.

Son Imod is ready to flurry CG 2, but it's nothing but a pile of corral bits.

Falco believes that these creatures have fast healing, and not regeneration. When he sees CG 2 crumble apart, his suspicions are confirmed.

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As CG 2 collapses into a pile of corral, the front door of the Corral Tower opens, and a merman pokes his head out. he see's CG 1 about to attack Mak, and orders the construct to stand down. the golem immediately stops what it's doing and returns to it place by the door, where it reverts to statue mode.

The merman looks at the pile of corral that was once CG 2 and grumbles under his breath, "Great now I have to rebuild him!" Turning towards the Petals, he frowns and demands, in a very sharp tone, "Who are you and what do you want!"

Mak(JamesM)(66/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Monday April 11th, 2022 10:58:12 AM
Mak brushed at a cut on his arm and snapped. ”Just a few people that were almost killed for knocking on your door. I should cut this one to bits too so you don’t harm innocents for a while.”

OOC: To Mak fast healing would be indistinguishable to regeneration.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday April 11th, 2022 11:22:58 AM
Elyas stands down, calling his elemental back when the second statue goes inert.

"sorry, we didn't see an easier way to announce ourselves than to approach the door and knock. he statues attacked us before we could speak to anyone...

Other than that Elyas will let the more gracious members of the party speak about why we have come. best not make a worse impression than we already have...

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d6+3=6 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=8 ;
Monday April 11th, 2022 3:10:39 PM
Wil is disappointed that the other construct withdrew and felt his Mud elemental felt the same. He watched the door open ready for more but saw it it was just an angry merman..
"Oh.. my," he said suddenly. "I fought some mermen in Dirt City, out to do some rebelling or something, I don't remember. I hope he doesn't hold grudges for the entire race."
Wil then made some overly dramatic hand gestures and cast Positive Energy over everyone nearby
Wil reluctantly withdrew the elemental, which he now called Buddy.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary - used, - D: True Strike-used
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)-used - Round 3 - D: Confusion
Channel 3d6 + 3 for (19hp)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (87/89HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+21=32 ;
Monday April 11th, 2022 6:21:35 PM
Rolth sighs inwardly as Mak and Wil step into the verbal breach and tumble into a social pit of their own making. Putting a brave face on it, he speaks out politely but confidently as he shows the pearl-encrusted gold medallion that Ardian gave to us, "We have come in peace to treat with you on behalf of all the inhabitants in and on these seas. We have this medallion as an introduction, if you please. We are sorry to have been forced to destroy your coral golem, which was quite cleverly crafted. Yet we were forced to defend ourselves, and our cause is just and of great import. Would you grant us an audience, that we might discuss your aid in our quest to protect these seas from a great evil? For your power and wisdom are well known in equal measure, and we expect cooperation would be mutually beneficial."

(Diplomacy = 32)

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+6=11 ;
Monday April 11th, 2022 7:44:52 PM
Kiwina swims down to join the others, his weapons reverting to their rod form. "As my companion here says, we were advised to seek you out by Ardian, and would not have found you without his help. It concerns a threat to you as well as to us, if the information he told us is correct."

Kiwina tries to aid Rolth (diplomacy = 11).

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30 d20+22=36 ; d20+6=20 ;
Monday April 11th, 2022 8:35:23 PM
Perception: 36
Sense Motive: 20

Son Imod waits and watches the person who emerged from the tower. He isn't really an orator but he is perceptive and has a hig wisdom. Best to play to one's strengths. Let the people who have the gift of gab do the talking.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movement
Tuesday April 12th, 2022 5:17:25 AM
'my boys, they've come so far' Tsak thinks to himself as he watches Rolth and Kiwina practicing diplomacy. He remembers the first few times the petals went that route, and the blood and mayhem that ensued.
He makes his way over to stand on the other side of Mak and listens and waits to see where the conversation will go next.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 5/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 4d6=14 ;
Tuesday April 12th, 2022 9:38:04 AM
As the Petals talk Falco gathers them each close enough to enjoy some more healing. As he does so he removes the cold iron spear form his quiver.

{Channel: 14}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Tuesday April 12th, 2022 11:40:24 AM
Mak answers the merman in a rather abrupt manner, even threatening to finish off the other golem. "I wouldn't recommend that.", is all the merman says nonchalantly.

Elyas apologizes for destroying the golem, as he calls off his elemental. The merman puts up his hand, to stop the mage, and lets out an exasperated sigh.

Wil's disappointed they don't get to finish off the second golem, and hopes all merfolk don't hold grudges, as he has had dealings with their kind in the past. He withdrawals his mud elemental and names him Buddy, as he channels energy. The merman doesn't seem to be affected by Wil's rambling.

Rolth sighs over Mak and Wil's outbursts, but presents the medallion from Ardian, and gives a fine appeal to the greater good, and mutual benefit of all parties involved. He also apologizes for the destruction of the golem.

Kiwina reverts his weapons back to a rod, than adds to Rolth's words.

Son Imod tries to get a feel for the going ons.

Tsak reminisces over times in the beginning when Rolth and Kiwina attempted and failed to use diplomacy, feeling they have really grown. He moves to stand next to Mak, and watches to see how things will play out.

Falco channels energy and than draws his spear.

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"You are all very rude." The merfolk begins as he scans the Petals, "And some more than others!". His eyes lock on Mak as he says the last bit. Releasing his locked gaze on Mak, the merman goes back to scanning the group as he says, "I say you are rude because you haven't answered my questions, I asked who you are and what do you want. Two very simple questions but you only hint about the second question, and fail altogether to answer the first! Well, rude ones, you might as well come inside, and maybe you will find your manners over tea. Oh and make yourselves useful and bring those corral bits inside with you. I'm going to have to rebuild him later, and it's the least you can do since you destroyed him. Don't think I didn't see your coup de grace!" With that, the merman turns and swims back inside the corral tower.

Son Imod can tell that under his gruff and crass exterior, the merman does seem interested in hearing the Petal's out.

Do our intrepid heroes follow he merman inside, and if so, do they bring the broken golem pieces with them? Tune in next time to find out. Same bat time, same bat channel.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday April 12th, 2022 12:31:27 PM
Elyas is not the strongest, but he picks up soe smaller pieces of the broken construct. he directs his elemental to do the same and heads towards the doorway. After seeing that the group hasn't made the best impression he keeps his mouth shut. He examines the pieces of the golem with interest, though, and would definitely be interested in helping with the rebuilding if the request was made...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (87/89HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+16=22 ; d20+19=31 ;
Tuesday April 12th, 2022 5:04:32 PM
"Ah, tea, how civilized. We gratefully accept, and will endeavor to be less rude, although as you perceive, that will be more a challenge for some of us than others." Rolth gives Mak the stinkeye as Rolth picks up a fair bit of coral rubble and follows the merman inside. "As to your first question, we are an adventuring company known as the Eight Petaled Rose. You may have heard of us as the champions of the recent Taurnament of Roses. I am Rolth Niheow, originally from Liontaur Isle, but more lately dedicated to the work of Domi across and around the isles. As far as what we want, well, that is a more complicated tale that will no doubt be better elaborated as we share some tea. But most to the point, we need our ship enchanted to carry us and our crew safely beneath the waves and return the surface, in a quest for a sundered artifact that will help us defeat the evil that I described. Is that within the realm of the possible for someone as learned as yourself?"

As we walk and talk, Rolth will examine our host and his domicile for signs of the Deep, such as amulets, tentacled art or minions, and the like.

Perception = 22
Sense Motive = 31

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movement
Tuesday April 12th, 2022 5:39:05 PM
Tsak gives Mak a little pat on the shoulder Relax Max, nothing fishy here
Then he joins in to gather a few broken pieces of abomination and take them inside to the spooky underwater lair.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Tuesday April 12th, 2022 5:42:46 PM
”I was the smooth talking one back in my unit.” Mak confided to Tsak quietly. ”Those two are something else.” Mak said irritably. ”When did I become the grumpy old grizzled warrrior? Maybe I need a drink to loosen up, ya think?”

Mak wasn’t saying another word, but was pleased his inadvertent departure from the combat with the fallen golem would at least make him less a nuisance. Aside from his mouth of course.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=16 ;
Tuesday April 12th, 2022 6:27:33 PM
"Ha!" Wil laughs loudly at Tsak's offhanded reference to fish then cuts it short hoping it didn't sound obnoxious.
He tries to gather what he can from what's left of the corral monster and heads inside with the others.
"Do you have any sugar for your tea?" He says directing it at the merman, "Maybe a crumpet or two?"
He then stopped," what's a crumpet anyways. "I always just say what comes to mind without thinking."
He also tries to find anything that may be helpful (Perception: 16)

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=36 ;
Tuesday April 12th, 2022 10:32:29 PM
Kiwina helps the others gather remnants of the golem and heads inside.

"In the event you have not heard of us," and Kiwina is not sure why a merman -- or anyone away from the Taur Isles -- would have, "we come from the Taur Isles. Of late, we have had several encounters that Ardian took some interest in. He contacted us, and when we came to see what we could learn from him he sent us here." Kiwina still does not mention the Deep, until they have a better sense of who they are dealing with. The merman has not even confirmed that he is Jennis.

He, too, looks around interestedly. (Perception = 36, actually 37 with the luckstone)

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Tuesday April 12th, 2022 11:47:35 PM
Son Imod dismisses the shark.

Son Imod says, "He wants to hear us out, despite his gruff way of seeming. I think maybe we should endeavor to be more polite as we grab tea."

The minotaur starts collecting pieces of the statue.

He can carry up to 116 cumulutive pounds before his monk abilities are impacted or up to 350 pounds if he wants to throw caution to the wind.

He can push or drag up to 1750 pounds if there are any particularly large pieces that look pushable or dragable.

Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL7)- in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask
Tonic of Cure Serious Wounds (CL8) - in lifewood flask

Active Effects:
Freedom of Movement - 80 min
Water breathing - 16 hours
Shillelagh - 8 minutes

Spells Prepared:
0th: Guidance, Virtue, Light, create water
1st: Shillelagh, Shillelagh - cast, Cure Light Wounds,cure light wounds, magic fang, longstrider + Entangle(domain)
2nd: Bull’s Strength, Owl's Wisdom, Resist Energy, Bear’s Endurance + Barkskin (domain)
3rd: Water Breathing, Water Breathing, Water Breathing - cast, Water Breathing -cast + plant growth (domain)
4th:Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Movement-cast, Freedom of Movement - cast + command plant (domain)

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Wednesday April 13th, 2022 9:41:37 AM
Mak wondered how tea would taste with all this salt water around them. How would you even boil water? He resolved to wait and see what the inside of this place might look like. I’m the meanwhile he struggled to move about once the haste spell elapsed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday April 13th, 2022 10:08:31 AM
Like Mak, Falco is fascinated to see how this tea will be presented. Maybe he makes it on some sort of bulb to keep the salt water out. Distractedly he picks up a couple pieces of the coal and puts all but one where directed. The final he runs his hands over as he look at it closely. After all, he already knows who they are so why listen too close.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday April 13th, 2022 12:11:41 PM
For the record, you DM is an idiot. this whole time I've been writing corral instead of coral, Can you imagine the size of a golem made out of a corral, and what would it's attack be, chuck a steer at the enemy? Maybe we should call that last fight the shoot-out at the OK coral. LOL

Elyas picks up what pieces he can, and his elemental picks up some more. He realizes that they Petals didn't make the best 1st impression, so he keeps his mouth shut. He is curious about the golem, and wouldn't mind being asked to help rebuild it.

Rolth makes formal introductions and considers the idea of tea most delightful. He gives a brief idea as to their reason for coming, but says that a proper explanation would require time, and would best discussed over tea, though he does ask if the ship can be enchanted. He carries what pieces, of coral he can. He keeps his eyes peeled for any signs of the deep.

Tsak assures Mak that things are fine, and than picks up what coral he can.

Mak tells Tsak that he used to be a smooth talker, and asks when he became such a grizzled old warrior. He is slightly irritated at how well Rolth and Kiwina use diplomacy

Wil laughs at Tsak's fish comment, and picks up some coral pieces. He asks if their is any sugar and crumpets to go with the tea, and then asks what a crumpet is. The merman simply rolls his eyes and says, You can have sugar if you want it, you can have honey if you want it, heck you can add milk if you want, but I have no idea what a crumpet is."

KIwina picks up some coral and than adds to Rolth's introduction. He makes a mental note that this merman hasn't introduced himself.

Son Imod lets his friends know that the merman is interested in what they have to say, as he hauls as much coral as he can.

Mak wonders how tea will taste at the bottom of the ocean, and how it would even be prepared. He resolves to wait and see.

Falco also wonders how the tea will be made and presented, he helps carry coral, and examines a piece as his friends make introductions. it looks just like a piece of coral. if he were to cast detect magic on it, it would radiate a lingering aura, but that is to be expected, considering it was part of a golem.

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As they walk into the Coral Tower, the merman says, [/b]"SInce you were sent by Ardian than I suppose you are looking for Jennis. Todays your lucky day for I am Jennis. Oh, you can place the coral right their, and I will need that piece bird man, but feel free to examine it."[/b]

You instant realize that Jennis didn't need you to carry the coral, since their is a sizable pile outside still, and he just had you place in a corner just inside the tower. You notice the other golem coming back to life and watch it begin gathering the pieces. You surmise that Jennis is testing you, and based a slight but noticeable attitude change, you believe you passed.

The interior of the tower is nothing like the exterior. While the exterior is a featureless clump of coral, resembling more of a reef than a tower, the interior is immaculate, resembling the interior of a palace. You also notice that the internal dimensions seem somehow larger, and quite a bit so, than the exterior. Jennis leads you through his amazing underwater home and ushers you into what is obviously a library. Of course all the books are waterproof. Jennis waves his hand and mumbles some words, and chairs of various sizes walk into the room. and for our four legged members plush pillows roll in all by themselves. Jennis snaps his fingers, and all the water in the room is instantly replaced by air, and everything, including the Petals is somehow perfectly dry. He takes a seat, and asks the Petals to do likewise, then he waves his hands again and mumbles some different words, and a teapot and cups of differing sizes appear on a small table in the center of the room. their is also a bowl filled with sugar cubes, a honey pot, and a pitcher filled with milk. even though the teapot is rather small, not holding more than 4 or 5 cups. it begins pouring steaming hot tea into the cups, and it fills them all, including one minotaur sized cup. Jennis asks each of you how you like your tea, and if you request anything put in, the sugar tongs, honey spoon, or milk pitcher dispense themselves into your cup in your exact preferred proportions, and then the cup flies across the room, only to rest in front of you waiting for you to pick it up.

"Would anyone like some cookies, or maybe some toast and jam?" If anyone makes a request, it will appear on an appropriately sized plate in front of them. The plate will continue to hover in thin air so you can dine at your leisure.

"Now that everyone has their tea and maybe a bit of nosh, tell me the whole story, and what exactly you want from me."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+17=26 ;
Wednesday April 13th, 2022 12:24:27 PM
Elyas is very impressed by the various spells so casually performed by their host. he watches with interest curious what kind of maic is being used
Spellcraft = 26

thank you for the tea, i is wonderful. Toast and jam would be perfect, thank you kindly.

When the question of the full story comes up, Elyas pulls out one of the inert versions of the tentacle amulet to show Jennis, but he will let rolth tell the story to avoid overlapping bits of information.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday April 13th, 2022 4:32:16 PM
"Ah, the whole story, I will do my best, and ask my companions to fill in anything that I have missed. In our adventures across the Taur Isles, we have run into signs and minions of an evil power known as the Deep. The Deep is some sort of malevolent power that seems to be making a play for domination in the region. It's minions distribute magical amulets that warp the minds of their wearers, turning them into mindless, aggressive pawns. We met a chuul that used a piece of the Deep, part of a tentacle, to cursedly warp the flesh of those in its thrall, making them tentacled monstrosities. The chuul was accompanied by frog-like Deep Ones. The chuul promised us power if we joined it, and madness, despair and death if we resisted. Earlier, we encountered and defeated a sort of reverse Cecaelia named Aaroth, who told tales of a coming doom that was beyond our understanding. And on our sailing journeys, we passed a great rock formation that looked tentacled as well."

"Ardian has also been investigating the Deep, and sent a messenger asking us to come visit him and share what we had learned. In our discussions, he revealed this is a very old creature of some sort, an evil thing bent on destruction. So far, it has only been able to indirectly affect nearby evil creatures, but this is not the creature’s first attempt. Long ago the creature had a gateway from another place into the Wold. Nearby underwater races were subjugated, and fell thrall to this thing. Eventually, heroes rose up from these aquatic folk. They fought the creature back. They were not strong enough to destroy it, so they sealed it with a Teucri artifact. They broke the artifact into several items, and hid them.”

"Now, the seals on this prison have begun to fail, and the power of the entity known as the Deep has begun to push back through. Ardian has asked us to find the pieces of the Teucri artifact so that the Deep can be defeated once and for all. Apparently, the pieces are hidden underwater, so Ardian suggested that we come see you in order to have our ship enchanted and allow it to carry us safely in this underwater quest. So, that is our story and what we would like from you. Knowing this, will you help us?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday April 13th, 2022 5:36:42 PM
"Wow," Wil is amazed by the magic in this underground palace. He is so amazed that he forgets for a moment that the voices in his head had stopped talking over his own thoughts.
"Peace is nice," he mumbled. "Sir, can I please have some sugar and those lovely cookies? He then sits quietly enjoying the gentle pulsing of a quiet head.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movement
Wednesday April 13th, 2022 5:51:17 PM
Well, well, well thinks Tsak as he takes a sip of his tea, black, no sugar thank you. He cheekily asks for chocolate and macadamia nut cookies and nibbles one when they appear. The whole set-up is as delicious as it is incongruous in this odd-sized tower under the sea.

Did you want a blankie for your poor old knees? he politely enquires of Mak, making sure he is well out of range of any backhand that may come his way.

Rolth, as usual, summarises the situation very well and Tsak, as usual, sits back to see what will happen next.

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=24 ;
Wednesday April 13th, 2022 7:53:49 PM
Kiwina thinks Rolth has summarized things well. He watches Jennis for any reaction. He expects that if the Deep has threatened the underwater peoples of the area before, such a learned person will have heard of it.

(Sense motive = 24)

He adds a request for Mak to get a slice of birthday cake from the magical chef.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Thursday April 14th, 2022 12:30:31 AM
Son Imod says, "I'll take some cookies if you don't mind, thank you."

Son Imod then waits for Rolth to finish his story and adds, "There is some other parts unrelated to the Deep on the surface having to do with being on a quest on behalf of Imod to unite the fractured Taur races however, we've been lead to believe by Ardian that the Deep is a threat to the re-unification that Imod wills.
Therefore as one who has sworn to work towards Imod's goal I am here with the rest of the Petals seeking your aid."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday April 14th, 2022 9:59:00 AM
Falco give the coral one more look, disappointed there is not something more too it. "Black tea for me and I would love some toast and jam. Few things are as nice as jam."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dri

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday April 14th, 2022 12:35:17 PM

Elyas is impressed by Jennis's magic. He determines that the walking chairs and rolling pillows were a modified animate object spell, however other than it being conjuration, the tea and food appearing and serving itself, is something new to him, and as far as the water, in the room, being replaced with dry air, he's pretty sure that is somehow related to the magic of the tower itself, however, it is something new to him, much like the impossibility of the inside of the tower being larger than the outside. He retrieves the defunct medallion to show Jennis.

Rolth does a fine job of relating what they know, and what their mission is, as well as their purpose for this visit.

Wil is amazed by the magic of the tower, and finds he has a momentary break from the chaos in his head.

Tsak enjoys the hospitality of the tower, as he pokes fun at Mak. He believes Rolth has done a fine job of relating their mission, as usual.

Kiwina feels Rolth summed things up nicely, and watches Jennis for any signs.

Son Imod adds that the deep threatens unity among the taur races.

Falco is a little disappointed that their isn't more to the coral piece, but enjoys the hospitality.

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Kiwina notices very slight facial changes, as Rolth relates their tale. He notices an ever so slight sense of pride when Rolth talks about the past, and how the merfolk defeated and locked up the Deep. He also notices a sense of urgency and perhaps hint of fear, when Rolth mentions the fact that the Deep's prison is failing. Of course these facial tells would be unnoticeable for anyone not looking for them, and skilled at spotting them.

When Rolth is done telling his tale, Jennis sets down his tea cup, and in a very controlled and proper fashion says, "I, of course am familiar with the history of my people, and their dealings with the Deep. It is grave news indeed to learn that the prison is failing, and I of course will do what I can to help you on your quest. I confess I'm not sure what you eight can do, but if you wish to rectify this situation, or die in the attempt, than you will have your submersible ship. Many a sailor has come and asked me to enchant their ship, offering me great wealth, but as you can see I have little need for more wealth, and so I've never offered my skills to any before. I do, however, desire to see the Wold protected, and the work of my ancestors preserved, and so once our tea time is completed we will ascend to the surface and your ship. please enjoy your tea, and if you wish for any other treat or more tea simply speak it, and it will appear. I however need to gather a few things, things I'll need to enchant your ship, and with that, Jennis stands up and leaves the room.

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday April 14th, 2022 6:22:13 PM
Kiwina has questions for Jennis -- quite possibly to no one's surprise. . .

"Before you do anything to our home -- which is what the Rose is -- and the home of our crew, we need to know what the results will be. Would be be better off finding another ship to bewitch, so that we may continue to use ours to sail the ocean? Is what you plan permanent -- and if not, how do we know it will wear off at a time that suits the mission? We should consult the crew, to be sure they do not object to the notion of sailing under the water, if that is really what you propose we do. I do not want anyone to lose their nerve who wasn't warned of what awaited them and had a chance to consider it."

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday April 14th, 2022 8:43:38 PM
"Oh! You know what," Wil said with excitement. "There was this biscuit in the Floating City, made by a fellow cleric of Wardd. He called it Wardd's lucky biscuits. 50-50 chance it tastes awesome or worse. Maybe they can whip one one of those. Not sure how he even made it."
"Regarding the ship, I have a sinking feeling it will be ok," he adds with a smile.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movement
Thursday April 14th, 2022 9:11:25 PM
Ahh diplomacy, we still have to do the hard work but we get to play with cool toys whilst we do it, says Tsak inside the confines of his head.

Outwardly, he tips his head to Mak This is going to be an interesting one, old bean.

Mak!! Damien subbing for James Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movem
Thursday April 14th, 2022 9:17:17 PM
Mak isn't surprised when Kiwina comes up with a lot of questions regarding the detail of how everything is going to work. Guy sure knows how to take the fun out of an adventure. He manages to not do the eye-roll thing, just.

To TsakWait, what about my tan, i've been working on that for weeks then he casually nicks one of Tsak's bikkies from under his nose for his impertinance.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday April 14th, 2022 9:25:50 PM
Rolth thanks Jennis for his offer to assist our quest, and is content to sip his tea and wait upon Jennis' return, quite pleased that the fellow has agreed to assist our quest so readily. He finds the querulous reaction of some of the Petals to be lacking a certain sense of adventure. After all, Jennis has offered to do just what we asked. With a sidelong glance at Kiwina, he says, "I do have a few useful questions to ask. Firstly, Jennis, do you know more about this key, with its five items broken apart and hidden away? Ardian has not yet revealed what he knows to us, and I would like more insight into the goal of our quest, that we might have a better chance of success."

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Friday April 15th, 2022 3:31:42 AM
Son Imod sips his tea and munches his cookies deep in thought.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday April 15th, 2022 9:34:46 AM
Falco is quite surprised to find that the golems may have in fact been the only confrontation on this part of the journey, suspired and relived. The others ask questions but he really cannot be bothered, the whole thing just sounds like a fun adventure to him. Instead he simply pokes around the room while the others talk.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dri

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday April 15th, 2022 10:01:40 AM

Kiwina wants to know what will be done to their ship, and how it will affect them and their crew.

Wil requests an odd biscuit, and receives it. Roll a d100 1-50 tastes like a raspberry scone 51-100 tastes like cough medicine. He cracks a joke, but believes things will be OK.

Tsak thinks this diplomacy thing can be intresting, and mentions to mak that things are getting real.

Mak isn't surprised over Kiwina's game of 20 questions, though he finds it a bit boring, or is that predictable? He cracks a joke with Tsak.

Rolth finds Kiwina's questions less than adventerus, but thanks Jennis for his offer of help. He does ask a few questions revolving around the keys, or anything else that may help with their quest.

Son Imod is deep in thought.

Falco is surprised that the golems is the only confrontation here. he allows the others to ask their questions, as he finds the whole thing adventurous.

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Jennis stops in the doorway as Kiwina asks his questions. It is obvious he isn't used to being questioned, as he turns to face Kiwina. He lets out a exasperated sigh before he answers any questions, than says. "First you ask me to enchant your ship, and then you ask me how it will be done, and question my skill in the endeavor. Do you have seaweed for brains?!"

Jennis takes a deep breath and regains his composer then says, "The magic is simple and permanent, unless dispelled, of course. I have no control over some enemy, you may make, someday down the line, somehow overcoming my magic, but they will either have to be extremely powerful or extremely lucky. (He's a level 20 caster) I will install a magical lever next to the helm wheel, of your ship. When you push it forward, you decent, and when you pull back, you ascend. Since you are all air breathers, I will make it so your ship is encased in a bubble of air when you descend, allowing you to breath and act normally.This air pocket will extend to the crows nest of your ship, but it will only be the width and length of your ship. Obviously there is a slight learning curve to master the use and navigation of the oceanic currents, As you will be using them instead of wind for propulsion, but that is something you will have to figure out for yourselves. Do you have anymore questions, or are you done wasting my time?

Turning to Rolth he says, "Your questions I understand, but I don't have much if anything to tell. I know of the stories, and believe them to be true, but to most of my people the Deep is a legend, a story to tell our fry to encourage good behavior. "You better behave or the Deep will get you!" that sort of thing. I never studied the subject so I can't really offer any help, though I can tell you this, Ardian, for as long as I've known him, has been border line obsessed with the subject, especially in recent years. He's convinced that the Deep is going to escape, but of course no one seems to believe him, well no one who actually may have heard of the Deep anyway. I even doubted him until you showed me the amulet, and shared your tale.

Now do you have anymore questions or concerns, or am I free to retrieve the needed components?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d100=55 ;
Friday April 15th, 2022 2:24:20 PM
Wil is pleasantly surprised the treat appears and makes it known he is thrilled.
He bites into the biscuit with no pause and immediately coughs it out forgetting that they can potentially taste bad.
"Ha!!. So great. I forgot. You guys should try these. Wardd is great.. isn't he? I will have to offer him an extra prayer tomorrow morning."
"I think luck is on our side, adventure-wise." he adds and bits into the biscuit again.

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday April 15th, 2022 4:38:15 PM
Jennis can assume some nonexistent insult if he wants, but the sudden indifference of Kiwina's friend to the ship and crew stings. "Unless Domi's idea of bravery is jumping off a cliff without knowing what's below, I believe you owe me an apology, Rolth. Especially when you may be able to climb down." Kiwina makes a mental note that they will explain the effects to the crew and let them depart if they choose.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday April 15th, 2022 5:42:32 PM
Elyas is glad that they are going to be able to get the ship enchanted so easily, but it also feels too easy. they were told there might be a test involved. Unless maybe the coral golems were the test?

Elyas doesn't want to delay Jennis any further, and doesn't think the merman will give any more answers right now about how his spells work. it would probably be well beyond Elyas' understanding anyways. He drinks the rest of his tea quietly

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday April 15th, 2022 6:47:42 PM
"Well then, Kiwina, I do apologize. I too am concerned with the ship and crew, but differ with you only on when to raise your questions, and to whom to address some of them. Let us put this behind us, offer the crew the opportunities you suggest once we return to them, and get on with the quest. Jennis, to answer your latest question, I think it is time to proceed with retrieving the components. Please let us know if we can assist with that in any way." In the interest of comity, Rolth leaves unremarked Kiwina's tone in addressing Jennis, which seemed to him all too demanding coming from a supplicant whose needs were being met; he does admit that his own tone in retort was also ill-considered, so calls it a draw.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movem
Saturday April 16th, 2022 1:33:33 AM
Tsak sighs, silently. The kids were doing so well, now they're bickering. Oh well.

He says goodbye to the bikkie, Mak has such quick hands. Mental note, never challenge him to a duel.

He gives Jennis a quick nod to say thanks and no more questions, then reaches for another biscuit, this time dunking it in his tea.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Sunday April 17th, 2022 8:03:03 PM
Mak found the piece of birthday cake facinating. He’d never seen so many colors before as his fork speared the light …cakey… substance. He counted the number of bites, ending at fifty eight. It seemed like the cake was never ending.

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Monday April 18th, 2022 12:25:07 AM
Son Imod says to the Wizard, "Sailors can be a superstitious lot. What do you think the crew of our vessel will make of your enchantment? I mean I mean no disrespect I'm just wondering if you have something ready to tell them to alleviate their concerns."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday April 18th, 2022 10:01:00 AM
Falco raises a feathered hand.

"Sorry to interrupt I am just thinking about how this works. So its a tall skinny air bubble. If we turn and there is a school of sigh next us they all just flop in? I know it sounds minor but a dolphin to the noggin could lay out a crew member so I want to be prepared."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dri

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday April 18th, 2022 11:28:07 AM

Wil has bad luck with his biscuit, but believes that the Petals have luck on their side.

Kiwina is fine if Jennis fells insulted, even if no slight was intended, but he feels Rolth owes him an apology due to his belief that Rolth is showing indifference to the ship and crew. He plans to explain everything to the crew, allowing them to leave if they want.

Elyas is glad the enchanting will come so easily, but worries about the test Ardain suggested may be coming. Elyas doesn't want anymore delays, so he drinks his teas quietly.

Rolth apologizes to Kiwina, and suggests they do as Kiwina suggested, concerning the crew. he tells Jennis that he can retrieve the components and asks if the merman needs any help.

Tsak sighs as Rolth and Kiwina have their disagreement, and makes a mental note to avoid a duel with Mak. He has another biscuit, dunking it in his tea.

Mak enjoys a nice piece of birthday cake.

Son Imod informs Jennis that sailors can be a superstitious lot, and asks if he has anything he can say to the crew, making it clear he means no disrespect.

Falco brings up an interesting possible problem.

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Jennis listens to everything the Petals have to say. He rolls his eyes over Rolth and Kiwina's misunderstanding, and it is clear he isn't overly comfortable or at least inexperienced in interacting with others, as his mannerisms a more than a bit rough around the edges. He addresses Son Imod by saying, "I'm not one for fancy talk, but it seems some of your friends have the gift. That said, what sailor, worth their salt wouldn't be lining up for the chance to sail on a ship that can sail underwater? Superstition or no, that would be an adventure very few could claim to have had." Turning to Falco he says, "It appears I'm even less understanding of the needs of air breathers than I thought. What you say makes sense, so I will extend the bubble to 10 ft past your ships deck in all directions. Would that suffice?" Without waiting for an answer, Jennis turns and leaves the room, leaving the Petals to discuss their next move, and how they are going to explain the seemingly shear absurdity of a submersible ship to Ramsey and the crew.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday April 18th, 2022 11:51:07 AM
Elyas finishes up his tea as Jennis leaves the room, and looks ot the other Petals

"Well he certainly is an interesting person isn't he? A little rough around the edges but no doubt a powerful mage based on everything we've seen in his castle. I certainly look forward to seeing the rose sail under the waves!

The ship has already sailed the seas, and sailed the grass plains. now she will sail underwater. the only place left she hasn't sailed is among the clouds!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday April 18th, 2022 1:56:24 PM
"And next, to the moons!" Rolth japes, then considers for a moment and wonders to himself whether it could be done. "Probably better to focus on living through this quest before suggesting that lunacy"

With respect to the crew, Rolth imagines that Captain Kiwina will have things well in hand, but stand ready to support the discussion as needed, when the time comes.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movem
Monday April 18th, 2022 5:25:52 PM
Keep yer britches on Tsak responds to Rolth, with a wink.

I'm sure he's right, Ramsay and the crew will understand. But how will I explain it to my cat? he says to Mak, who's birthdays all seem to have come at once.

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday April 18th, 2022 6:03:15 PM
Rolth laughs about sailing to the moon, but if he ever retires that's exactly what Kiwina plans -- to sail east until he finds the place where the moon rises out of the ocean. While he knows folks in this part of the world don't believe that legend, the folks where he comes from do. And if the folks here are right, well, he'll keep sailing east.

"Do you think the folding boat will hold the crew when we test out Jennis'es modifications?" Kiwina assumes that test will be done with Jennis still there.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday April 18th, 2022 7:11:45 PM
"To the moon? When do we plan to do that?" Wil says, pauses, than smiles.
"Maybe someday. I have heard some rumors of cheese on the moon. I am excited. I'm ready to sink my teeth into this adventure."

Son Imod Hugh C 77/77 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 CMD 30
Monday April 18th, 2022 9:39:46 PM
Son Imod says, "If we are ever going to the moon I wonder if we will meet Warrd. Isn't the moon his?"

He continues, "Right well I guess its time to return to the service inform the crew of the upgrade and figure out our next move regarding the Deep."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday April 19th, 2022 10:53:08 AM
Falco nods "Thank you. It does remove the threat of a mackerel to the mid=section. Now I cannot wait to see how this all works!"

He has little else to add but considers how the crews sailing skills will work under water.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dri

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Tuesday April 19th, 2022 12:20:43 PM

Elyas is excited to try sailing underwater. He comments on Jennis's lack of social graces.

Rolth jokes about sailing to the moons. He feels comfortable that Kiwina will be able to persuade the crew.

Tsak jokingly tells Rolth to hold his ambitions for a bit. He also believes Kiwina will be able to convince the crew, but he worries about how how is going to break it to Esmeralda.

Kiwina actually has a plan to sail to the moon. He wonders if the folding boat will hold the crew when they test the modifications.

Wil heard the moon is made of cheese, and he would like to taste it.

Son Imod wonders if they will meet Warrd if they head to the moon, and figures it's time to start moving forward.

Falco finds Jennis's modification to the air bubble satisfactory, and is excited to see how it works. He wonders how well the crew will be able to handle the unique sailing conditions.

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As the Petals discuss whats next and fantasy about sailing to the moon, Jennis returns. He returns just in time to overhear Son Imod talking about meeting Warrd. "It's possible, assuming you go to the right moon. If you go to Kerracles instead of Warrd, you chances would be pretty small. The merman is carrying a satchel over his shoulder, and your pretty sure it's a bag of holding, because it is way to small to be holding the lever, Jennis mentioned he would be installing. "I'm ready shall we go? Everyone hold onto each other, and I'll teleport us to your ship."

When you arrive back on the Rose, something is astir. You see a minotaur you have never met before standing next to a human monk wearing white robes. The crew is going out of their way to make the monk comfortable, and the minotaur is trying hard to stay out of the way, as it is clear he also reveres the monk. Seeing the arrival of the Petals, the monk stands and walks towards them, "Greetings members of the Eight Petaled Rose, I have come to retrieve one of your members, as I feel his work here is done, and it is time for him to move on. Son Imod please step forward. I sent you to help reunite the taur races, and you have done well! I know there maybe more work to do, but I have need of you elsewhere." The monk turns and addresses the rest of the petals, "I'm taking away your minotaur, and leaving you a new one. Treat him well." As soon as he finishes saying that, both him and Son Imod vanish, leaving the new minotaur behind.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday April 19th, 2022 4:27:07 PM
Elyas opens his mouth to bid Son Imod goodbye, but before he can say anything the monk and the minotaur have vanished.

"don't worry he says to the air "the eight-petaled rose is just a name. we have many more than eight of us now. once a Petal, always a Petal. see you in another life, my friend"

Elyas then extends a hand to the newcomer.
"hello there! Welcome to the Rose! My name is Elyas"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday April 19th, 2022 5:05:37 PM
"No!" Wil says strongly. "We were just having a great conversation on Wardd and the moon. I was just starting to like the guy."
"You can't just take people away," he added.
but with no response back. Wil turns to the new minotaur and says, "Hi, how are you doing? Did you know Son Imod, he was a nice guy. He just left. Ready for an adventure, friend?"
"We are going to sink the ship, but it's going to be ok because we will be in a bubble.. ready.. let's go."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movem
Tuesday April 19th, 2022 5:52:01 PM
O-kay, thinks Tsak. That was weird.
He extends a hand to the new guy for a fist bump G'day mate, Tsak, you just missed a nice cup of tea, but I have something a little stronger that will do the trick. Sit down over here while I fetch my cat and I'll bring you both up to speed

Tsak will find somewhere comfortable where he, Esmerelda and M4 can have a chat whilst everyone else gets on with making bubbles. He'll do the best he can to explain the broader context of the petals and also what they are up to right now. He has some rum, but is judicious with it.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Tuesday April 19th, 2022 7:32:32 PM
Mak spent some time wandering around the room while the others made the arrangements. He knew practically nothing of magic, so he relied on the others to make those kinds of decisions.

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday April 19th, 2022 7:41:03 PM
Kiwina is a bit nonplussed by the monk taking Son Imod. "So, tell us a bit about yourself." he asks the new minotaur.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday April 19th, 2022 10:53:04 PM
Rolth looks around carefully for any six fingered men before welcoming the new minotaur. "Welcome to the Eight Petaled Rose. I hope you are as willing as Son Imod to help us reunify taurkind, and take on the evil powe known as the Deep in the process. We are indeed getting set to enbubble our vessel, that we might sail under the sea! So do tell, who are you and what do you bring to the party? I fight, sing, and, we’ll fight some more in Domi’s name."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 19; Touch 16; Flat 15 CMD 26
Wednesday April 20th, 2022 12:17:00 AM
"Hello my name is Ayotnom Ogini. Someone killed my father and for that they will die." The new Taur says.

He clears his throat and then in a lighter tone, "Oh don't worry it is none of you. Imod assured me of this. He said if I traveled with you that one day I will have vengeance for my father's death. As for reunifying the fractured Taurs it is a noble goal and I will help if I can."

Ayotnom tells Rolth, "I have somewhat of an eclictic background. I've studied martial arts, martial aptitude and magic. As I adventure with you I intend to marry my high intellect with my martial aptitude and become a duelist. I prefer to fight with my rapier, which is my bonded item and I can cast a few spells but my repetoire of spells will always be rather limited compared to a full caster. I can wrestle and disarm my foes without giving them an opening to attack while I do so. I know how to flurry with unarmed strikes as well as with some exotic monk weapons and can stun with my unarmed strikes potentially. As a Universalist Wizard my special bloodline power allows me to turn my rapier into a projectile with a 30 foot range that returns to my hand after I've attacked with it. I am also fairly mobile and can strike all foes within reach one time using my whirlwind attack.

He says to Wil, "Imod told me about Son Imod. He seemed like an honorable minotaur. I hope I can serve as honorably as he had."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Wednesday April 20th, 2022 8:23:44 AM
"You think all minotaurs are dyslexic?" Mak asked Tsak quietly as he adjusted his own rapier in it's sheath. A magic using duelist...almost didn't seem right to him, but then again he as a bow using duelist didn't sit right with others as well.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday April 20th, 2022 9:41:26 AM
Falco is in his own little world as they are teleported, thinking about the magic he gave up to be a healer instead. So lost is he that he doesn't catch on to what is happening until Son Iomd vanishes.

"What the... well that was sudden." he mumbles has he gives a wave to the new arrival.

"Someone killed your father is an interesting conversation started. It was not a six fingered man was it? They can be quite the problem in dealings with fathers."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday April 20th, 2022 11:48:13 AM
Elyas says farewell to a now departed Son Imod. He claims that once a Petal, always a Petal. he also introduces himself to the new arrival.

Wil is bummed that Son Imod is gone, but turns to meet the replacement minotaur, giving him a very brief, and probably confusing run down as to the petals current quest.

Tsak introduces himself and offer to explain the curren situation to the new guy over a wee bit of rum.

Mak lets those who know about magic make the decisions.

Kiwina is nonplussed about the departure of Son Imod, but asks the new guy share a bit about himself.

Rolth asks the new guy if he is willing to pick up where Son Imod left off, and than introduces himself.

Ayotnom introduces himself and claims he wishes to avenge his fathers murder. He shares a brief run down of his skill set, and hopes to be as noble as Son Imod.

Mak wonders if all Minotaurs are dyslexic, and isn't so sure about a magic using duelist. than again he's a bow using duelist, which is equally odd.

Falco is lost in thought over what he gave up to become a healer. So much so that he didn't realize what was going on until Son Imod was gone. He comments on Ayotnom's introduction and asks about a six fingered man, which of course is inconceivable.

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As the Monk and Son Imod vanish, you look around and see that Ramsey and the crew are all staring wide eyed, and slack jawed, in awe of the departed. Finally the brambletaur captain shakes himself out of his awe struck stupor, and than asks, "How can you guys act so nonchalant, don't you know who that was? That was Domi, or I'm a goat! Anyway who's the merman, and what's this talk about sinking the Rose?"

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Wednesday April 20th, 2022 12:30:15 PM
Mak stared blankly at where Domi just stood. "I say, Domi is a lazy fellow, if he just spent all this time gathering someone to replace Son Imod, you'd think he could have just dealt with the Deep himself. Is this really the god you follow so zealously? How much more effort would he have really needed to expend unless he is powerless against the Deep?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday April 20th, 2022 12:41:11 PM
Elyas chuckles

"Ramsey my friend, is that really the strangest thing you have seen on our voyage together? for some, i think seeing a Brambletaur might be weirder than seeing a manifestation of one of the gods! We sailed the Sargrass together, fought against all manner of strange foes, teleported things on and off the ship, got stolen away in the middle of a fight to a fey feast... probably a few others that I'm forgetting now.

Oh, yeah and if you think all that was strange, you should know we asked this fine merperson to make the rose sail... underwater.

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday April 20th, 2022 6:09:48 PM
Kiwina is mildly amused by Mak's assessment, much like his own assessment of Nyloth. But more serious matters have to be attended to.

"Ramsey, gather the crew. Everyone needs to hear this." Kiwina explains that in order to help fight the Deep, the thing that has threatened the Taur Isles and quite probably the Rose a few times, the merman wizard with them is going to modify the Rose so that it can sail underwater. "If any of you are worried about your safety, we will not force you to remain on board when we sail underwater. During our trials of these modifications, you can man a boat. Once we get back to a port, you can find other passage. . . Of course, we hope that you will all decide to stay."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday April 20th, 2022 9:20:41 PM
Rolth is disappointed in himself for being so focused on the new minotaur that he kinda missed his deity standing right there. "I guess it's good that I saw him before meeting Gargul. I guess this means that I will meet at least three gods in my journey, what with having been a guest of the Fey Queen and all."

At Kiwina's pretty speech, Rolth will just nod his encouragement and smile encouragingly, also hoping that the crew still has the stomach for these sort of things.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 19; Touch 16; Flat 15 CMD 26
Thursday April 21st, 2022 1:09:04 AM
Ayotnom says, "You met Ma'ab? Interesting. I wonder what other deities and immortal powers we will meet as we travel together. I haven't met Ma'ab myself. Imod was actually the first deity or immortal power I have met."

Ayotnom then says to Rolth, "Why are you so sure we are going to meet Gargul? Do you expect some of us to die on this sortie against The Deep?"

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Thursday April 21st, 2022 8:21:45 AM
"I guess if Domi is too lazy to handle this, we are the isles only hope. We at least are interested in helping the taurs and those that ply these waters...or as I said, this Domi is powerless against them. Are you certain he's worthy of your dedication?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday April 21st, 2022 8:50:41 AM
"Who's a goat," Wil says after zoning out for what seemed like hours

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=14 ;
Thursday April 21st, 2022 9:54:36 AM
{Know Religion: 14)

Falco considers if that may have been a representation of Domi bringing the new crew member. It is not the most far fetched idea that has come up since there group formed.

"We took part in the formation of the three powers of the Sargrass as well, I have forever changed form that experience. It amazes me that there could still be an athiest in the Wold with how much interaction there is."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday April 21st, 2022 12:12:33 PM

Mak is convinced that Domi is lazy, and that he should be the one dealing with the Deep.

Elyas suggests that seeing Domi is probably one of the least strange things that the Petals have seen or done, and tells Ramsey that Jennis is going to give the Rose the ability to sail underwater.

Kiwina doesn't disagree with Mak, but figures there are more important things to say right now. He tells the crew what the plan is and lets them know that they are free to sit this one out, and even find another ship if they so desire.

Rolth is disappointed he didn't realize he was in Domi's presence, but is glad he say him before seeing Gargul. He nods his encouragement as Kiwina explains things to the crew, hoping the crew will want to stay.

Ayotnom is surprised that the Petals have met Ma'ab, and claims that Domi/Imod was this first deity encounter. He asks if Rolth thinks this quest will end in a visit to Lord Gargul.

Mak doubles down on his lack of faith in Domi's ability

Will, as is often the case, missed most of the conversation.

Falco has no problem believing they just saw Domi, after all they were there when the three aspects of the Sarr revealed themselves, a situation that changed him permanently.

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Jennis seems shocked when he realizes he was in the presence of the god of bravery. When Mak brings up his assessment of Domi, the wizard looks him in the eye and says, "I'm no cleric, nor am I studied in the ways of the gods, But since I was just a fry, I was always told that the gods often stay their hand and let the people prove themselves. If the gods intervened every time something bad happened, how would we ever hear stories of heroes risking life and limb to save the day? As a member of a heroic adventuring group, you should realize that you would be out of a job, if the gods did as you suggest."

Ramsey says, "I for one trust you Petals, and see this as a unique adventure I look forward to discovering this new mode of sailing." Turning to the crew, the brambletaur says, "You heard captain Kiwina, You have a choice. Anyone who doesn't want to sail below the waves is welcome to depart at our next port of call, with no one feeling the worst of you. So everyone willing to embark on this new adventure please step forward." When Ramsey finishes speaking, to a person, all the crew members step forward in unison.

Turning to face the Petals, Ramsey says, "I think you have your answer"

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Thursday April 21st, 2022 12:34:16 PM
”Its true. My life would be much different had these beings that call themselves gods had prevented a psychotic plant from taking over my country and calling itself a god. So you’ll understand if I don’t put much stock in absent divinities.”

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday April 21st, 2022 1:46:25 PM
Wil snaps back to reality. He advises that 7 out of 10 of the voices in his head say this is a bad idea.
"What do they know," Wil says. "Let's sink this ship. I'm ready to get this thing moving. What's are destination after the equipment is installed, more grumpy people to talk too?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday April 21st, 2022 2:32:18 PM
Elyas is greatly encouraged to see all of the crew step forward to continue this adventure.

"fine crew you have gathered Captain. many sailors are a fickle and superstitious lot, but this crew is willing to follow you to the one place you never want your ship to go: the bottom of the ocean!

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday April 21st, 2022 7:34:43 PM
Kiwina hopes the crew continues to think this way after the trial run under the water. But for now, "Jennis, what modifications do you need to make?" He may not be able to understand the magical modifications that they need, but Kiwina can help with the physical ones.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movem d20+10=11 ;
Thursday April 21st, 2022 10:48:19 PM
(Professions Sailor=11)

Mak's back! Tsak grins as his friend turns back into an old grump right before his eyes.
He puts his arm around him and steers him toward the barrel he was using as a table with the small flask of rum and a couple of small wooden tumblers.
Psychotic plant, pah, you had it easy! When I were a young man I had to endure 12 years of dwarven cooking. Have you seen what those buggers can do to a loaf of bread? And don't get me started on jambalya...

The two share a quick dram, but then turn their attention back to the merman and his preparations. Tsak is happy the crew is brave enough to back them, he's become quite attached to most of them. Also keeping the team together as they try something as absurd as sailing the underwater currents makes a lot of sense. Unfortunately as he follows the merman around and listens to him talk, he just becomes more and more confused. Hopefully Kiwina and Ramsay have a better handle on the whole thing.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 19; Touch 16; Flat 15 CMD 26
Friday April 22nd, 2022 1:38:26 AM
Ayotnom says to Mak, "What about free will? If the Gods went around solving every little problem we had Themselves would there be such a thing as free will or would we all be the equivalent of little puppet playthings dancing on strings while the Gods who were essentially puppeteers went around fixing things, making them static and keeping us safe."

The Taur continues, "The way I see it we either have dangerous freedom the way we do where bad things can happen to good people and the past can hurt but we as individuals can learn from the pain, grow and choose to do something about the ills of the world ourselves by rising to the occasion presented to us."

He clears his throat again and then says "Alternatively if things worked like you suggested we would have the temporary illusion of safety where we are nothing but mere children to the Gods, infantalized and coddled while Daddy and Mommy Gods and Goddesses do everything and we are nothing but victims of circumstance, cogs in a giant machine that works according to the unknowable whims of the Gods and if those whims ever changed then all we could do is try to run or wallow in self pity and victimhood for there was no free will so all we could do is go around blaming external forces for our cicumstances throwing tantrums like the children we would be in this scenario."

He finishes, 'So you got to ask yourself do you place value in Heroics or Victimhood and if its the former then why are you sitting around expecting the Gods to do for you while you could be growing as an individual and doing for yourself and it if it is the latter then what are you doing here because it is the God's responsibility to handle those unpleasant things not yours and any attempt wouuld be doomed to failure since you are not a God and The Deep is of a sort."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Friday April 22nd, 2022 8:53:24 AM
"Hmph!" Mak said with barely disguised derision. "He was right there man! And sending us off to save his followers because what? He wants us to decide if his worshippers live or not? Fortunately for him we'll do what we can, but with no thanks to him and you don't count "new guy".

Mak let at himself be lead away by the burly half-orc. "Dwarven food? Have you even tasted food prepared by someone that is content to live in dirt? Twelve years is a long time though. I'm barely much older than that myself and the last few years I've spent being exactly where those plant people are not. Sot them all, sot them to hades and back...what's this? Rum? Oh yes, this is nice...that all you have? I forgot to buy some in town. Leg stopped hurting after that last big fight, musta tore the muscle and it rehealed right this time."

Mak leaned back and savored the drink as he tried to forget about meddling gods, their delusional followers, and the things normal people had to do to make things right.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday April 22nd, 2022 10:06:44 AM
Falco cheers for the crew. "Good show! Good show! This ship is the stem of the rose, the petals would be nothing without it and you all. Next time something is not threatening the Wold we will have to do something nice for you all."

____________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 19; Touch 16; Flat 15 CMD 26
Friday April 22nd, 2022 10:22:52 AM
Ayotnom says to Mak, "I may be the new guy and I apologize for abruptly showing up and replacing your former Minotaur party member as I understand he was heavily devoted to following Imod. I myself follow Imod but I am not named after the guy nor do I have aspirations with respect to any of my future abilities being tied to him but I can appreciate what the god of Strength, Bravery and Martial Arts has to offer."

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday April 22nd, 2022 12:34:38 PM

Mak explains a bit to Jennis why he has no love for the gods.

Wil informs everyone that the majority of his "guests" aren't on board with the plan, but he is all in none the less.

Elyas is happy to see all the crew decided to stick with the Petals, and comments on how amazing it is to have a crew who are willing to follow them everywhere, even the bottom of the sea.

Kiwina hopes that the crew's willingness still holds after the trials begin. He asks Jennis about the modifications, and is willing to help.

Tsak tries to steer Mak back with a little jovial talk and rum.He tries to follow Jennis, but is quickly lost as to what the merman is doing. The half-orc is happy about the crew's decision.

Aytonom tries to explain to Mak why the gods do what they do, and don't do what they don't.

Mak doubles down on his lack of love for the gods, though Tsaks rum brings him out of a rant.

Falco congratulates the crew, and promises something nice, if they are ever free from fighting bad guys.

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Jennis doesn't acknowledge Mak's explanation, as he seems lost in thought. You can overhear him talking to himself, "So I'll install the lever over their by the helm's wheel and then cast the spells." When Kiwina asks him about the modifications, he snaps out of his soliloquy, and answers, "As I mentioned before, I will install a lever next to the helm's wheel, and than cast some spells I crafted myself, One spell will enchant the lever, which will than be able to magically ascend and descend the ship. Your ship's normal rudder will be able to guide you through the water, and can be propelled by currents. A second spell will sense when the ship descends, and trigger the air bubble. Finally I will cast permanency on both the previously mentioned spells. Before I get started, can you please share the history of this ship, as I sense that this is no ordinary ship."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:35(AO)/31/23T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,BS,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)
Friday April 22nd, 2022 12:58:15 PM
Mak listened peripherally to what was being said but understood almost none of it. As he sat with Tsak he reflected on Aytonom and the position Imod or Domi put him in...whatever he was calling himself. It seemed these minotaurs of late had things a little backwards, but still Mak was intrigued by Aytonom's weapon and wondered just how good he might be with it.

"Oh yes...I missed this. We should throw the crew a party. I'll have one catered as soon as I resupply my coffers. Seems my own symbiotic relationship with Pantheon is draining my resources, but his insight is helpful in understanding how my blade works."

"You know, I always pictured Domi as having four legs. Guess he's only half taur."

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday April 22nd, 2022 3:36:32 PM
Kiwina chuckles at Aytonom's explanation. Aytonom wouldn't know, but the rest have been with him long enough to realize that Kiwina thinks the gods are simply people with more power than most. What he really respects are a particular group of spirits that none of the others has otherwise heard of.

As for the Rose. Kiwina is happy to explain to Jennis. "Ramsey would know her best. Back during the bloodgrass crisis, we were summoned to the Sargrass and fought the crew of the ship when they were attacking a village. We asked them to surrender, but only Ramsey did, so we helped cure him of the bloodgrass sickness. They had all been changed into bramble-creatures, like him, by a witch. We sailed the sargrass in the Rose looking for the Bridge to Nowhere, so we know she has druidwood in her. When the manfri returned us after the crisis, the Rose and Ramsey came with us. We found that (with some modifications) she sails the water as well as the sargrass, and used her to catch the witch and free some other bramble-people she had created. Since then, we have sailed her around the Taur Isles as our adventures take us from place to place. Ramsey is the only one who knew her before the crises. He should be considered the shipmaster -- he maintains and sees to her when we are off dealing with trouble."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday April 22nd, 2022 5:29:29 PM
Elyas will watch the process of setting up the spells with interest, but has nothing further to add about the ship's history.

"throw a party? Elyas replies ot Mak "we will have plenty of time for celebrating when we have found th pieces of this magical key. then yes, we should make time to throw a really good party

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday April 22nd, 2022 8:08:54 PM
“A party? There’s always time for a party. A game of chance to lighten the mood?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday April 23rd, 2022 12:15:16 AM
Rolth belatedly answers Ayotnom’s questions about meeting Gargul, "I was crossing over the brink of death during battle when the fey Queen brought us to her realm for a respite. I was fortunate to be returned to the living. I think it is safe to assume that Gargul will demand his due at some point."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movem
Saturday April 23rd, 2022 1:16:00 AM
Tsak chimes in with a bit more about the Rose:
She's a special ship alright sir, she also has the ability to burn coal, turning it into steam which powers this here fan. We can use it to cruise along when the wind is absent or to increase speed and agility when set upon by pirates and marauders.

Tsak then spends considerable effort hiding his little stash of rum as all the others begin to chat about a big party...

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Sunday April 24th, 2022 7:20:05 AM
Rolth will also praise Ramsey and the crew, who have been brave and steadfast in the face of mortal danger. Kiwina and Tsak gave an excellent overview of the Rose, to which Rolth has nothing salient to add.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 19; Touch 16; Flat 15 CMD 26
Sunday April 24th, 2022 11:25:47 PM
Ayotnom says to Mak, "I have 2 legs and I am full blooded Taur. All Minotaurs have 2 legs and we are as much Taur as are Centaurs and Liontaurs as is Imod our creator."

Ayotnom says to Rolth, "I don't know. You've made it this far. Whose to say you won't continue to pull through?"

Ayotnom says to Tsak, "This ship burns coal you say? And this Merman wizard is going to put an enchantment on it that will let it sail under the waves? This makes your ship truly unique. I don't think another like it exists in all the Wold."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movem
Monday April 25th, 2022 12:15:23 AM
After hiding his rum, Tsak grabs Esmerelda. He wants to be sure he knows exactly where she is when they do their first test run under the water instead of on top of it.

Mak(JamesM)(66/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32|Dagger|15/10/-/-/-|(FA,,WFin)**|1d4 + 3(20)x2)) d20+15=35 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=23 ;
Monday April 25th, 2022 8:36:33 AM
Mak wanted to snap at the minotaur, but realized hie own surly mood was likely the cause. On a peaceful mission they had nearly died to coral golems and Mak wasn't very pleased with that. He'd felt helpless not being able to move about much underwater, but was completely satisfied about the performance of the Ebonblade known as the Ebonstrike. It served the merman right that he'd lost one of them to that outrageous attack on peaceful visitors.

Still though, that feeling of helplessness persisted and the presence of a god in the face of that didn't sit well with him. Yet more beings of immense power to remind one of just how powerless they were.

He ignored Elyas comment about the party, the man had obviously not listened intently enough to the conversation. Will mentioned a game however and Mak thought a game of daggers might be fun. Five daggers at 10 paces.

OOC: Rules: 1 point for each number rolled above 10 on a to hit roll for a thrown dagger.

Mak's first dagger nailed the center of the target, his next was close to the first. All but one of his throws was clustered at the center of the target. "haHA!" Mak exclaimed. "Beat that and I'll give you 50 gold!"

Mak felt it was a good performance so he left the rest of the crew to try their hand at it while he resumed his seat with Tsak.

OOC: 25+14+8+14+13=74pts.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday April 25th, 2022 10:02:36 AM
Falco is impressed by Kiwina's memory and once the fan is mentioned he has nothing to add to that. WHile tempted to play Mak's game he wants to see the magics involved for this installation to the ship himself. You never know when seeing something done might prove handy.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday April 25th, 2022 11:57:27 AM

Max doesn't understand what is being said, so he reflects on Aytonom, and the position Domi put him in. He thinks minotaurs may be a bit backwards, but he is interested in Aytonom's rapier, and wonders at his skill level. He wants to throw a party for the crew, once he has some extra coin, and comments that he always thought Domi would be 4 legged, and wonders if he is only half taur.

Kiwina shares the tale of how the Petals obtained the Rose, and met Ramsey, claiming the brambletaur is the true heart of the ship.

Elyas is interested in the spells Jennis will use, and is satisfied with Kiwina's history of the ship. He thinks a party, after the mission is done, would be great.

Wil is always ready for a party, and wonder if other would be interested in a game of chance.

Rolth tells Aytonom about how he should have been forced to face Gargul, but Ma'ab intervened, and he feels a reckoning may be coming in the future.

Tsak tells Jennis about the coal burning steam engine, and how it's fan can help propel the Rose. At the talk of a party, Tsak starts hiding his rum.

Rolth praises Ramsey and the crew for their bravery, and has nothing to add in concerning the history of the ship.

Aytonom reminds Mak that minotaurs have only 2 legs, and they are still taurs. He is amazed at the Rose's capabilities.

Tsak wants to be with Esmeralda when they start testing the ship.

Mak wants to snap at Aytonom, but realizes the minotaur didn't say anything wrong, he's just in a grumpy mood. He was thrilled with the performance of his rapier, and feels it served Jennis right that he lost one of his golems. Mak challenges everyone to a game of daggers.

Falco is impressed with Kiwina's tale, and has nothing to add after Tsak mentions the steam powered fan. He is tempted to join Mak's game, but is too intrigued with the magics being placed on the Rose.

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Jennis listens intently as the Rose is being described, especially when the druid wood and steam engine are mentioned. "A remarkable ship indeed! that fan may even help you underwater. I believe it can be deployed as a sort of propeller, most helpful indeed."

Without saying another word, Jennis gets to work. first he fastens the lever to the deck, using 4 lag bolts, then he begins casting his spells. The whole process takes about a half hour, and when he is finished, the merman is visibly spent. Apparently the ordeal took a lot out of him. "I forgot how much that took out of me, those spells are demanding! Well anyway, it is done. I suggest practicing with the controls a bit, so as to master the underwater travel before need arises." After those words, the merman dives into the water not to be seen again, well at least not in this adventure. The merman doesn't even take the time to say farewell.

Do our intrepid heroes wish to experiment with the controls now, or head directly back to Ardain?

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday April 25th, 2022 2:37:27 PM
“Thank you,” Wil shouted as the merman disappeared.
Half expecting him to turn and wave within the water.
“I say we practice. Left, right, up, down.. press all the buttons he installed. Let’s sink this ship.”
He adds very excited

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday April 25th, 2022 4:37:24 PM
What's a propeller? Elyas asks as Jannis talks about their fan. but he doesn't really expect an answer, the merman is very intensely concentrating. it doesn't seem very surprising that he leaves without a goodbye, he definitely didn't seem like he wanted to be friends. or to ever see the party again.

Yes, I agree with Mak. We should all practice, at least a little bit, before we try taking the Rose far from this spot. We're far enough away from civilization that we won't cause a major stir, but close to help if something misfires or something like that...

Elyas will volunteer to pilot first if no one else pulls rank

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday April 25th, 2022 6:12:06 PM
"Practice seems like a good idea. Any special precautions or other measures anyone wants to take before we get started? Captain, how shall we do this?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday April 25th, 2022 7:44:19 PM
Kiwina agrees that learning what the ship can do now while they are still near Jennis'es home is the best action. He makes an offer for any of the crew who want to wait safely to take the boat while they put the ship through its paces.

After that, it seems like slow and steady would be the best course. "I don't expect this to take more than two or three days." People might balk at the idea, but it will take at least long enough to figure out acceleration, stopping, top speed, maneuverability at various speeds, whether the air becomes stale underwater, and so on. Then to repeat at various angles to the prevailing undersea currents.

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday April 25th, 2022 7:54:01 PM
"There is one test we have to plan very carefully -- figuring out what happens when something breaches the air bubble around the ship. From inside or from outside. Might have to be very careful about the depth and tide where we test that one."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movem d20+10=29 ;
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 12:19:04 AM
(ProfSailor=29)
Tsak stands by ready to assist Captain Kiwina and Ramsay. He's not exactly sure where to stand by at, but chooses to start firing up the stove, to heat the water, to turn the fan.

He winks at Mak If we're gonna go bang, might as well do it properly.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 19; Touch 16; Flat 15 CMD 26
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 12:30:04 AM
Ayotnom says, "So I guess the party is being postponed while we test our new underwater capabilities?"

He goes over to Mak and extends a hand, "I think we've gotten off to a Rocky start. I'm as much to blame as anyone. I am not a duelist yet but will be once I get a bit more experience under my belt. I would be happy to spar with you sometime. There is probably much I could learn."

Mak(JamesM)(66/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32|Dagger|15/10/-/-/-|(FA,,WFin)**|1d4 + 3(20)x2))
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 8:20:32 AM
Like many on the ship Mak was an experienced sailor and knew how to pilot the vessel, but he didn't let the excitement get to him. He'd let some of the others go first as he observed them so as to learn from their mistakes. So when he had taken his position near the helm he was surprised when the minotaur approached him.

Mak smiled and ran a hand through his sandy blonde hair as he took the minotaurs in his other. "Always offer your off hand when shaking. Your opponent shouldn't get the chance to hurt your sword arm. As for being a duelist, I guess it's a family curse. Growing up learning the rapier was a requirement. Gentlemen fight with a gentleman's weapon." Mak said in a mocking voice. "Never mind my cousin used the family sword our name came from. That thing is a honking beast of a greatsword and not the light weapon of finesse the rapier is."

"Anyway, it's good to meet you and if you need any tips I'll help you anyway I can. As much as an archer can that sidelines as a duelist."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 10:03:19 AM
"Thank you for the aid in this, clearly you have provided something of great value to us. For practice lets see if we can get Jennis back home. Not a far trip but we can see how it works."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 12:26:13 PM

Everyone is in favor of testing the submarine abilities now.

Mak thinks everyone should take a turn at the wheel/lever.

Elyas asks what a propeller is, and agrees with Mak.

Rolth asks if anyone wants to do anything before taking the plunge, and asks how they should do this.

Kiwina wants to take precautions to make sure they are safe, and is of particular concern about what happens when someone or something breaches the air bubble.

Tsak is all in and gets the steam building, and fan turning.

Ayotnom realizes that the party is postponed, so he decides to make nice with Mak, asking a few questions.

Mak accepts Ayotnom's olive branch, and gives a few pointer, claiming more are available if needed.

Falco figures a good practice run would be to bring Jennis home, however, the merman is already swimming to the bottom of the sea.

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Elyas never gets his answer. whether Jennis didn't hear him, or he chose to ignore him is open for debate. The merman isn't exactly Mr. Congeniality.

WIth a bunch of trial and error, the Petals and crew figure out how to operate the lever. (I was supposed to give a single DC 20 profession sailor check, with everyone being able to aid whoever rolled, but since Tsak already rolled a 29, you pass) It takes a few hours to get the hang of it, and a day or two to master it. By the end of day two, everyone is sailing underwater as well as if they were above it. Everyone held their breath when they first tested the bubble, to see what happens when it is breached, but nothing happened, and the bubble didn't seem the least bit phased by things entering or leaving it. Even though Jennis didn't answer Elyas's question about a propeller, the Petals were soon able to put two and two together when they tried out the steam powered fan, as the fan seemed to churn the water, propelling them through it. Trial and error showed that the Rose could only stay below the waves for 24 hrs before the air started to become hard to breathe. Luckily, the moment the Rose breached the surface, the air was refreshed.

After the Petals and crew mastered the ship's new abilities, all that was left to do was sail back to meet up with Ardian. The wizard seems pleased, in his crotchety way, and invites the petals in for a bite to eat. unlike Jennis, Ardian doesn't use magic to create food and drink, no, he uses his apprentice, a task Rainard seems only too happy to preform. He is rather fond of the Petals after all. No one seems to notice the change in minotaurs, though that may simply be due to an attempt to be polite. After the meal, which happens to be the evening meal, Ardain invites everyone back into his study, where he walks over to a scroll rack and retrieves what a map of sorts. He unrolls it on the table, in front of the Petals, and says these are the locations of the keys, and the challenge one must preform to obtain it. He opens a scroll that was rolled up with the map and reads it to the Petals:

The Challenge of Might -
You must fight to prove your ability, don’t be shocked by what you come upon. A husk is needed.

The Challenge of Speed -
Fleet of tail and fleet of fin, are you quick enough to swim? Prove you don’t need them to gain the key. Find the fins.

The Challenge of Durability -
Rocks and disruption, you must endure the onslaught, you are not allowed to harm those that challenge you. The gifts given during this challenge are what you seek.

The Challenge of Charm -
Their call is dangerous, but you must convince them to give up something beautiful, it is the key.

The Challenge of Discernment -
The Guardian will offer a question, you must find a solution. The heart is what you seek.

"I know these clues seem cryptic, but this is all I could obtain after years of study." Ardian says after reading. "I will set the navigation tool, I installed, to whatever challenge you wish to face first, as there doesn't appear to be a set order one needs to obtain them. Once you obtain the key simply sail back here and I will rest the navigation tool to the next challenge of your choosing. That will have to wait until the morning of course. Come back here tomorrow and let me know what challenge you wish to face first. Rainard will see you out, as I need to get myself to sleep."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 12:33:04 PM
Elyas enjoys having the meal with their host, and is happy that things seem to be more relaxed this time.

When the riddles are read, Elyas rubs his temples, thinking over the words.
"thank you for sharing these with us, Ardian. I'm sure even with the lack of simple direction, these riddles have saved us much studying and searching. we will talk it over and let you know where we want to head first.

When the Petals are alone after the meal, Elyas asks: [b]"anyone have a challenge they think we should do first? it likely doesn't matter, we will need to gather all of the keys in order to complete our goal. do we jus start from the top? or the closest location?

Mak(JamesM)(66/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32|Dagger|15/10/-/-/-|(FA,,WFin)**|1d4 + 3(20)x2))
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 3:26:44 PM
Mak considered the challenges and thought he might be most able to complete the Durability challenge. Not because he was tougher than anyone else, but because he felt he was more fleet of foot and could avoid things better. If the challenge also included not striking back then avoidance might be the best tactic.

"Do we think the challenges call for a single challenger, or us as a group? Ardian, do you have any insight in to that? Your answer will determine how we proceed." Mak said before adding "At first the items mentioned seemed to me to be a requirement, but after seeing them all I think that each challenge will have us acquire the item mentioned. A Husk, Fins, Some unnamed gifts, a Key, and a Heart."

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d6=1 ;
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 3:58:04 PM
Wil is super excited to have some challenges to accomplish.. "Woop.. woop."
"9 out of 10 - spiritual voices approve. Maybe we go top down.. from the 1st through?"

"Not sure the deal with the last one, ... no, you can't voice your argument through me. No more giving control. We had this conversation.." Wil says walking from the group to finish the argument.

Kiwina (Steve M) 92/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 7:21:17 PM
Kiwina favors the second and third challenges, but does not really have a reason to pick one of those over the others. Not when all five have to be accomplished.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 8:52:36 PM
Rolth is ever so excited to be questing again! Puzzles, fights, and more. This is what Domi put him here to do! "Perhaps we should tackle the challenges that we have some apparent advantage in first, given that we might gain knowledge or treasure that will help with the others. I think Mak is right about the object of each challenge. I don't see an obvious order to choose, but agree with Kiwina that the second one, Speed, would be good for us with our various water spells and cloak of the manta ray. We may have an advantage on Charm as well, if I can countersong the effect like I did with the harpies that time. Might seems doable as well, but we should probably take the hint and have spells to protect us against electricity--maybe there are giant electric eels? Durability, well, we have some tough folks, but non-lethal encounters may not be our forte. I did learn how to use my net, so that may help. Spells would be better, I suppose. Perhaps we save Discernment for last, as we may learn clues to the solution in the other challenges. All that said, I suggest we start with Speed, and prepare spells and equipment accordingly. What do you say?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 64/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Freedom of movem
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 10:14:30 PM
hmmm... yup... okey doke... I guess speed it is then.

Say, does anyone have any healing, I got a bit banged up in that last fight?

(OOC apologies if I missed any group healing)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 10:35:34 PM
Updating header for two days natural healing.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 19; Touch 16; Flat 15 CMD 26
Tuesday April 26th, 2022 11:40:41 PM
Ayotnom says, "I was going to suggest Might first as that might be what I'm best suited for or Discernment as I am fairly clever. I can give speed a try but I don't necessarily think I'll be particularly good at it."

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday April 27th, 2022 12:16:39 PM

Elyas enjoys the meal, and thanks Ardian for the clues, promising to get back to him in the morning with the challenge they wish to try. He asks his friends where they want to start.

Mak is leaning towards starting with durability challenge, because he is good at getting out of the way. He asks Ardain if the challenges must be done individually, or as a group. Mak thinks he as an idea as to what the objective of each challenge is.

9 out of 10 of Wil's voices approve of the challenges, and he is excited to go. He suggests going top down, and has to put the one voice who is opposed to the challenges in it's place.

Kiwina is leaning towards the second and third challenges, but since they all have to be completed, he doesn't really care where they start.

Rolth is excited to get started. He gives a brief rundown, and then suggests they start with the speed challenge.

Tsak is fine with starting with the speed challenge, and asks for a bit of healing.

Ayotnom would prefer might or maybe discernment, but is fine with speed.

Mak says that he isn't fast but he is quick.

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Ardian answers Mak's question by saying. I'll be honest, I really don't know, but I would assume it would be a group effort.

The next morning, the Petals gather at Ardian's house, and inform the wizard that they would like to start with the speed challenge. the old mage follows them down to the harbor, and climbs aboard the Rose. After taking a few seconds to admire Jennis's handy work, he makes some adjustments on his navigation device he decided to name Garmin. After recalculating Garmin, the wizard departs the ship, bids you good luck, and heads back to his house.

Are our intrepid heroes ready to depart, or do they need t obtain anything that may help them on their quest. Ardian did mention the location of a Catacombs entrance if anyone need/wants to do some last minute shopping.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday April 27th, 2022 2:01:43 PM
Elyas prepares spells for the day. He prepares an extra Haste spell, assuming it might help with a speed challenge. He isn't sure what else they might need, but after getting caught by the eel things without having a full allotment of tricks, he is not holding slots open this time.

Before leaving, Elyas studies the room he has been staying in closely, committing it to memory in case he finds the need to teleport back in a hurry.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 4X magic missile
Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Baleful Polymorph, 2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday April 27th, 2022 5:27:57 PM
"Hey, I have a shark friend.. I wonder if I can hang on to get a swimming boost."
(OOC: Would this be a grapple, when it comes up?)
"What else do you think we need?"

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday April 27th, 2022 5:47:12 PM
Kiwina has no special preparations to make. Since he expects to be underwater, he maintains the spells he selected when searching for Jennis.

Spells:
Ranger
1 - Read magic, speak with animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, delay poison

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+9=13 ; d20+16=31 ;
Wednesday April 27th, 2022 8:46:38 PM
Rolth similarly has no special preparations to make, and so just stands by to help handle the ship. He will also keep an eye out for trouble.

Profession Sailor = 13
Perception = 31

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 19; Touch 16; Flat 15 CMD 26
Thursday April 28th, 2022 12:53:59 AM
Ayotnom doesn't know many spells seeing as how his abilities are limited so he prepares the spells he normally would.

He has haste and expeditiious retreat prepared.

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 4d6=15 ; 2d8+5=15 ;
Thursday April 28th, 2022 9:35:04 AM
Seeing that Mak is also a little banged up Falco does a bit of mass healing. {Channel 15} He continues to work on Tsak to top him off {Cure Mod: 15} and making sure everyone is in top shape.

"Not know the task it is hard to know what to be ready for. For now I will make sure the ability to breath underwater is readily available to us."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (4/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday April 28th, 2022 11:49:45 AM

Elyas preps his spells, and gets a good mental image of a safe spot to teleport to.

Mak lets people know that he enjoyed the Freedom of Movement spell last time they were under water.

Wil mentions he can summon his shark friend, and hopefully catch a ride. (It would require a DC 25 ride check. 20 for a fast mount, and an additional 5 for no saddle)

Kiwina is ready to go.

Rolth is also ready to go, and helps where need, keeping his eyes on the horizon.

Aytonom makes his normal preparations.

Falco heals everyone up fully, and promises to have Water Breathing readily available. I'll allow the healing to be done pre spell prep and meditation, so Falco can be fully charged.

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With all the preparations one can make made, the Rose sets off to face the Challenge of Speed. Ardian's navigational device leads the Rose and her occupants in a southwesterly direction. Around mid-day on the second day the hand on the device changes direction and you know you have reached your destination. Looking around, you see nothing but ocean in every direction, and so you realize that the challenge must be underwater. You descend the ship in a spiral pattern, so as to stay on target, and soon you find yourself at the bottom of the sea again, but this time in a air bubble, and on board the Rose! On the ocean floor, you discover a trench, that appears to lead into a tunnel, and the arrow on Ardian's device is pointing directly at it. The trench and tunnel appear large enough to accommodate the Rose, even with her air bubble deployed.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Thursday April 28th, 2022 12:57:59 PM
Mak certainly did not enjoy the freedom of movement spells as he was limited to his swim speed in the last battle, but he did see the benefits of it and totally wants that in the next battle. As soon as they get into the trench Mak comes down from the crows nest since his arrows range is less than 20' and he'd be reduced to using his sword anyway.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:48 lbs| Move: 30 | Luckstone |

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday April 28th, 2022 4:06:09 PM
Do we send someone out ahead to check it out, or take the Rose in? no telling what we will find in there.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=20 ;
Thursday April 28th, 2022 4:46:08 PM
Wil watches for any problems as they troll the bottom of the see.- (Perception: 20)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday April 28th, 2022 4:50:19 PM
(OOC: Ugh... not sure why this is happening to me)
"Sea.. the bottom of the sea. Wil corrects himself as what sounds like a child.
"Hey," Wil says as his voice returns and he looks to his side at what appeared to no one.
"I wanted to ask some of the Brambletaur sailors if they ever fished under the water?" Wil says. "Got a pole? Should try."

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday April 28th, 2022 7:42:57 PM
OOC: The most frequent word said by my GPS is not "turn," it's "recalculating. . ."

Kiwina wonders about continuing in the direction the arrow is pointing, but above the ocean floor. Would the device keep pointing them in the right direction, only slightly down, until they were above their destination? It's an experiment worth thinking about.

On the other hand, he feels more confident that a key that was broken up and scattered would be hidden someplace. Not much chance of finding an exit to the tunnel on the other end before they reach wherever they need to be. He's ready to put off the experimenting for now.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=24 ;
Thursday April 28th, 2022 9:11:04 PM
Rolth agrees that sailing into the tunnel is a good approach, but only after looking closely to make sure that it is actually a tunnel, and not the massive maw of some sea monster.

Perception = 24

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday April 28th, 2022 10:02:16 PM
Tsak belatedly thanks Falco for the healing.

I'd be happy to go scout things out if someone will give me some water breathing. I like the idea of going in on the Rose, but not the idea of trying to back her out quickly if something goes wrong?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26
Friday April 29th, 2022 1:10:19 AM
Ayotnom casts Extended Mage Armor on himself.

He says, "I don't really have water breathing or freedom of movement. Can anyone spot me?"

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism

Spells in Effect:
Mage Armor - 12 hours

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday April 29th, 2022 10:01:05 AM
"Lets take her in. To be safe I will cast water breathing on all of us as we move in. That should cover us if something happens."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday April 29th, 2022 7:41:19 PM
Kiwina wonders about how they will see in the tunnel. Not that it will do much, but he can cast light on a spot on the bow. If they have to rely on such sources, though, they should expect some slow going.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Saturday April 30th, 2022 1:18:31 PM

Mak wasn't happy with his underwater speed, but likes the ability to fight unencumbered by the water, which he gained via Freedom of Movement. He comes down fro the crows nest.

Elyas asks if they should send in a scout, or just take the Rose in.

Wil keeps his eyes peeled.

Mak wants to take the Rose in.

Kiwina would like to make some experience with Garmin, but figures that can wait until latter.

Rolth also is in favor of entering the trench/tunnel with the Rose, though he keeps his eyes peeled for trouble.

Tsak is willing to scout ahead, but requires a means to breath water. He wants to take the Rose in, but is worried about taking her back out.

Ayotnom casts mage armor on himself, and than asks for some spells.

Falco wants to "take her in", though he casts water breathing on everyone just in case.

Kiwina casts light on the bow of the ship, and wonders how they are going to see in the tunnel.

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It is decided to take the Rose into the trench, and then into the tunnel. What isn't decided yet is whether or not a scout will be sent in first. Tsak volunteered, but it hasn't been determined if he is going in, and/or if he is going solo.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday April 30th, 2022 2:10:53 PM
Rolth strongly recommends against sending a lone member of our party or crew in to scout out the trench. He opines that unless we can send a summoned creature or similarly expendable scout that can communicate what it finds back to us, we are better off to enter in force to face whatever challenge lies ahead.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Saturday April 30th, 2022 9:09:50 PM
“I volunteer to summon an archon to scout. That should work, right?”
If agreed Wil summons the archon and asks her nicely to scout the tunnel.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday May 1st, 2022 5:55:50 AM
Tsak shrugs Aww shucks, you do care! An archon sounds like a good idea to me.

He turns to Wil I'm assuming one of you can talk to the Archon, right?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Sunday May 1st, 2022 11:26:32 AM
Mak wasn’t too sure the ship wouldn’t need to travel faster than a lone creature could move ahead of them. Considering how the ship moved so far he thought doing that would slow them down, but perhaps they needed that caution.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Sunday May 1st, 2022 6:31:03 PM
Kiwina suggests they take it slow in the tunnel. They can follow the scouting archon, but he wouldn't want to go faster than that. They'll be seen long before they see things.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26
Monday May 2nd, 2022 2:41:36 AM
Ayotnom says, "I got an idea, Wil and I go to the bow of the Rose he casts his summon to bring forth a Lantern Archon. I cast message on Wil, myself and the Archon and we can communicate with the Archon through whispering at up to 160 feet."

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday May 2nd, 2022 9:36:50 AM
"That gets us some knowledge so sure. Beyond that we will have to move in, it why we have this amazing ship now."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday May 2nd, 2022 11:52:04 AM

Rolth is ardently opposed to someone going solo down the tunnel. He's Ok with a summoned creature scouting for them, but if they are going to go, they need to go in force.

Wil offers to summon an archon to use as a scout.

Tsak is touched that Rolth doesn't want him risking his life without his friends there for support. He likes the archon idea, and asks if Wil knows how to communicate with an archon.

Mak wonders if they need the speed of the Rose, which is far faster than most lone swimmers. He worries that sending a scout ahead would slow them down, but than again maybe caution is good.

Kiwina suggests taking things slow through the tunnel, as they follow the archon. The idea of speeding through the tunnel doesn't set right with him.

Ayotnom suggests Wil summon a lantern archon, and he will cast message on it, Wol and himself.

Falco is in favor of getting some knowledge, but realizes that eventually, they will have to enter the tunnel.

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Wil's idea of summoning a lantern archon is well received, and so he proceeds to summon the creature Everyone can make a DC 12 knowledge planes check. Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that Lantern archons, like all archons, have the true speech ability, which functions as a constant tongues spell, making communication simple. You also know that they are outsiders, and like most outsiders need air to breathe.}. The archon arrives on the bow of the deck next to Wil and Ayotnom. What are your instructions for the summoned creature, and what will the Rose be doing?

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday May 2nd, 2022 12:18:51 PM
Elyas agrees with the idea of sending int he archon first

knowledge planes +13 autopass.

Luckily we won't need to spend a spell on giving it light, and it will be able to communicate with us just fine. someone will need to give it water breathing though.

Elyas does not have any other preparations to assist with. He waits with the others to see what their scout will find.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)x2)) d20+4=18 ;
Monday May 2nd, 2022 5:08:45 PM
Mak had some limited knowledge of outsiders and offered up that Lantern archons, like all archons, had the true speech ability and that as outsiders they need air to breathe.

OOC: KS: Planes +4, Roll 18

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday May 2nd, 2022 7:09:59 PM
"Hmm..", Wil thinks for a second in response to Tsak's question. "Let me go through my list of available voices.. um... yes. As Mak says they have true speak but I will be happy to bless her with Water breathing. Shoot.. I used it on myself. Can someone please cast Water Breathing so she doesn't die? That would be tragic."
"Hi, princess of the sea," Wil compliments the creature. "Can you please serve as our scout and tell me of any surprises that may appear ahead of our journey?"
Round 1: Lantern Archon

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- used D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday May 2nd, 2022 8:01:57 PM
Kiwina privately wonders if the lantern archon will be with them even a minute or two, but set about guiding the ship into the tunnel slowly. The archon should have water breathing ability before it gets really dark if Wil can find someone to cast it (Kiwina can't cast such a powerful spell).

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+19=27 ;
Monday May 2nd, 2022 8:06:01 PM
Hmm... Profession (sailing) roll = 27 taking the ship in carefully.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday May 2nd, 2022 9:19:00 PM
"Hey, those archons can teleport, right? So how about it teleports some distance ahead while holding its breath, looks around, then teleports back here to the deck to report in? Rinse and repeat.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+10=21 ;
Monday May 2nd, 2022 11:09:08 PM
(ProfSailor=21)
Tsak leaves the use of the archon to Wil and Ayotnom and does what he can to assist Kiwina with guiding the Rose (ProfSailor) into the giant underwater not at all dangerous this doesn't have trap written all over it what could go wrong cavern.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26
Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 1:42:16 AM
Ayotnom says, "Don't look at me. I don't know water breathing or freedom of movement but I can cast message all day as it is a cantrip."

Ayotnom does so including Wil, "Princess of the Sea", Ayotnom and 3 more party members who are within 160 feet in the casting of the message spell.

He points to "Princess of the Sea" and Wil and says, "I'll whisper at you, you can hear me and report back to Wil through me. He'll ask questions and I'll relay them to you and give him your answer, if someone can make you breathe water. You know water breathing can be split right? If someone casts it on enough targets it won't matter if 'Princess' here takes a portion of the spell because it will only be a small fraction of the total"

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 11:35:18 AM
Falco takes this moment to cast his fist use of Water breathing. He excluded Wilford as he seems to already have it and includes the summoned creature.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 12:38:14 PM

Elyas lets everyone know that communication with the lantern archon shouldn't be a problem, but it will need a water breathing spell, if it is going to leave the air bubble.

Mak confirms Elyas's knowledge.

Wil asks the lantern archon if it will be their scout, and is about to cast water breathing on it, but realizes he only prepared the spell once today, and that he already cast it on himself. He asks if someone else could cast the spell.

Kiwina wonders how long the archon will stick around as he guides the rose into the tunnel. he can't help with the water breathing spell.

Rolth suggests the archon use it's teleportation ability to jump ahead, hold it's breath, and than jump back. repeating that method over and over again.

Tsak leaves the archon to others and helps Kiwina guide the Rose into the tunnel.

Ayotnom is also without the means to cast water breathing, but he does cast message, hooking Wil the archon, himself, and 3 others with limited telepathy.

Falco gives everyone but Wil water breathing, including the archon.

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Water breathing is handed out to everyone, and Wil shares the plan with the lantern archon, who is more than happy to help, after Falco hooks it up with water breathing. As Kiwina and Tsak guide the Rose into the tunnel, by the light of the light spell, which was cast on the ship's bow, as well as the light coming from the lantern archon, that the tunnel seems to remain the same size diameter for as far as the eye can see, which granted isn't all that far considering you are in a pitch black tunnel at the bottom of the ocean. a light spell normally offers 20 ft of illumination, 40 ft with low light vision, but with the added illumination of the archon, lets say that normal vision is 40 ft, and low light vision is 80 ft essentially doubling you light capacity. Of course those with darkvision can see just fine for the entire range of the ability.

The lantern archon isn't willing to teleport blindly, but is willing to swim ahead, however before it has a chance to leave the bubble, you hear a rumble behind the Rose. Turning to look, you witness a rock wall sliding down from the ceiling, which completely blocks the rear exit, leaving only one direction to go, forward. Everyone make a DC 15 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: { you see a ginormous school of red fish that resemble piranhas swimming towards the Rose at high speed. It is clear that such a large swarm would be difficult, if not impossible to defeat, and fleeing would probably be best.}

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=27 ;
Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 12:53:00 PM
We have incoming! big swarm of dangerous-looking fish! We need to move, now!

welp, so much for scouting he thinks looks like this is the challenge of speed!

Elyas helps the crew man the fan, cranking it as fast as it will go to give some extra speed to the ship. Elyas was hoping to be able to use haste for this challenge, but he can't exactly cast that on a ship! still, speed is of the essence, so he gives the Petals a burst of speed to help them man their stations faster
[ooc: cast haste on all 8 party members, plus Ramsey and one more crew member]

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=24 ;
Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 2:36:11 PM
"Swarm! swarm, swarm," Wil chants.. just because he's wierd.
He casts Sanctuary on himself.
"I wish I could cast a giant net. We could then capture the swarm but... here's my plan. I'm going to cast all my magic weapons and we will fight them from the rear of the boat.. hoping we can run fast enough. Any spell to move us faster available? A fleet of foot.. they say. the voices say be fleetful.. is that even a word, fleetful?"

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- used D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+19=34 ;
Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 6:15:11 PM
"Ayotnom, tell the archon to stay in the center of the tunnel and go as fast as it can. We'll follow it through as long as it can help us!" The archon might start faster than the Rose. but Kiwina's confident they'll be able to keep up when up to speed. They can see the archon a long way off and will know if the archon starts bobbing that the tunnel does something strange. They will have to trust that it stays mostly clear, though.

Profession sailor = 34 to get the ship up to speed and keep a straight course.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=28 ;
Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 9:39:56 PM
Rolth looks at the fish closely, wondering whether they can fly in our air bubble, and how quickly they might reach us. If they cannot fly, we would do well to stand back from the ship's railing. Just in case it comes to combat, he activates his amulet of mighty fists (electricity) and wonders aloud, "Do you think a water elemental might slow them down? Can anyone summon one?

(Perception = 28)

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20+15=20 ; d20+10=15 ;
Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 11:20:05 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=20 Success; ProfSailor=15)
I suggest we put everything into speed and fight them only if necessary. There might not be much current in here, make sure the sails are trimmed so as not to slow us down.

As the tunnel seems to be straight, Tsak moves to help Elyas with the steam engine and fan (ProfSailor).

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+16=26 ;
Wednesday May 4th, 2022 1:42:19 AM
(Perception: 26)

Ayotnom notices the swarm of fish and what Kiwana says.

He points at the Archon and relays Kiwana's wishes thanks to the message spell.

He moves to where Kiwana is and casts heroism. Kiwana gets +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attacks and skill checks.for an hour.

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mage Armor - 12 hours +4 to AC
Heroism on Kiwana - +2 morale bonus to saves, attacks and skill checks - 1 hour

0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+14=29 ; d20+8=13 ;
Wednesday May 4th, 2022 9:46:24 AM
{Perception: 29}

"Running does seem to be the mission of the quest anyway. Lets get a move on."

As he pitches in to help get he ship moving.

"Of course if a bunch of fish came though the air bubble they would suffocate pretty quickly anyway..."

{Prof Sailor Aid: 13}___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday May 4th, 2022 11:45:29 AM

Elyas spots the fish swarm, casts haste, and than starts helping crank the fan.

Will spots the fish swarm, and considers casting spiritual weapon. He wishes there was a spell that would make the ship faster.

Kiwina suggests having the Archon move ahead, and the Rose will follow at high speed.

Rolth wonders if the fish can travel in their air bubble and activates his amulet of mighty fists. He wonders if a water elemental might be helpful, and asks if anyone can summon one.

Tsak suggests speed and fighting only if needed. He heads down to help Elyas with the crank.

Ayotnom relays Kiwina's message, and than casts Heroism on Kiwina.

Falco figures speed is what they need, and reminds everyone that the fish need to stay in the water to breathe.

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Everyone notices the swarm, and watch as the strange fish start trying to nip at the hull of the Rose. Luckily the fast actions of Kiwina as well as Elyas and Tsak keeps the Rose just out of range of the destructive teeth. The Archon flys to the bow and than stops. "The ship is traveling faster than I can swim. I can't out travel her without teleporting blindly, which is something I won't due. I'm sorry that I can't be of better use to you, but I can help illuminate the ship, for the duration of the spell." (Lantern archons fly at 60 ft per round. Tnat would be cut in half underwater, so it's swim speed would only be 30 ft per round.)

You hear Ramsey bark an order, "To the oars and crank men!" and you realize he is intent to out run the swarm, and hopefully avoid any damage to the Rose and/or it occupants.

There are two ways to make the Rose faster. Navigaton and Rowing/fan cranking. Only one person can navigate, but anyone can row or crank the fan. In order to stay ahead of the fish at least 4 successful major checks per round must be made. I will allow a +2 to skill checks because of the haste spell. There are also minor checks that can be made to help out. However in order to make a repair check, damage must be done to the Rose first.

Navigation - Profession (Sailor) DC 14
Rowing/Cranking - Strength or Profession (Sailor) DC 16

Minor Checks

Lookout - Perception DC 15 +2 To Navigation
Repair - Craft (Can be made untrained) DC 14 +1 To Rowing
Defend - Attack roll (or offensive spell) DC 17 Prevents damage
Slow the swarm - Attack roll (or offensive spell) AC 16 3/round, -1 “fail”

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/14(RS)/14(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+15(20)x3)) d20+14=31 ; d20+14=17 d20+14=15 d20+9=19 d6=3 d6=5 d6=1 d20+14=27 d6=6
Wednesday May 4th, 2022 11:51:00 AM
"One of those handy webs across the tunnel behind us might help!" Mak yelled out as he moved to the aft castle and drew out his bow. Shooting into the water would be useless but here in the aft section with the air bubble he'd be able to pincushion the ones that managed to break through.

OOC: Perception +14, Roll 31

Slow the Swarm. To hit. Roll 17, 15, 19, 27. Damage 75hp. #1:3+5+30, #3:1+15, #4:6+15.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Haste, Many Shot| Encumbrance:48 lbs| Move: 60 | Luckstone |

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=27 ;
Wednesday May 4th, 2022 1:34:54 PM
"I've never tried casting a web spell going at this kind of speed before! Elyas replies to Mak There's no telling if it would actually stop them or not. if they get closer I can hit them with some lightning or something. but we are better off just going fast!

Elyas will use his skill as a sailor and his familiarity with the workings of the fan (from all the time he has spent maintaining and repairing the thing) to oversee the use of the fan as a propeller.

Profession Sailor = 29 (includes the haste bonus)

[ooc: I think Elyas will be much more effective right now helping with the Major checks as I have invested decently in Proff Sailor (+14 bonus with the haste on). I don't want to try to get too cute with trying spells that don't contribute to those rolls unless we get in a bind here.]

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=25 ; d8+2=9 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+2=11 ;
Wednesday May 4th, 2022 5:59:32 PM
Wil casts a Spiritual weapon and sends it out toward the side of the boat to prepare to fight.
"Not sure if magic bolts will help us much but here is goes. Kinda don't have another option."

(SW1: +7 rounds)(AC 25 for 9) 2nd (AC 12 for miss)

"Could you try some light rays?" Wil shouts to the Archon at the front of the boat. You are a magic creature, maybe it will pierce through and stop that swarm?"
(Lantern Archon: +6 round)(AC: 11 for miss)

"... and that's a no," Wil said as the light ray disappears.
"Hey, I thought that fan was steam-driven or am I just a crazy fool."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon,Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- used D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=25 ;
Wednesday May 4th, 2022 6:13:25 PM
Kiwina takes navigation. He's the most experienced at sailing. "Ramsey, how many men do we have on the oars and do you need more?" While he's glad that some are slowing the fish, it seems that speeding the boat might be more prudent.

(Profession sailor = 25; includes haste and magic items)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20+12=14 ;
Wednesday May 4th, 2022 9:15:14 PM
(ProfSailor=14 row/crank fail)
Tsak tries to help Elyas but as the haste really hits everything speeds up and slows down at the same time.
Unable to adjust he is more a liability than an asset this round.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+11=19 ;
Wednesday May 4th, 2022 10:52:14 PM
Rolth begins to sing a fast-tempo tune, inspiring Tsak to unexpected competence (giving him a total of profession sailor = 16 = success) In the meantime, he works on the navigation.

(Profession sailor = 19 = success)

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+13=20 ; d8+3=5 ;
Thursday May 5th, 2022 12:22:23 AM
Ayotnom is not a sailor and although he is a minotaur he is still a finesse fighter so helping sail the ship is out for him. He is perceptive but with Kiwina at the helm the Taur doesn't think playing lookout is necessary.

Ayotnom does have hand of the apprentice and so will move to the stern of the ship and use the granted ability of his arcane school specialization of being a universalist wizard to have his rapier strike 30 feet out and then instantly return to his hand.

21 vs AC (forgot haste); success; 5 magical piercing damage

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mage Armor - 12 hours +4 to AC
Heroism on Kiwana - +2 morale bonus to saves, attacks and skill checks - 1 hour
1/8 - hand of the apprentice daily uses spent

Spells Prepared
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism - cast

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday May 5th, 2022 11:22:57 AM

{Prof Sailor Aid: 13}___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+8=24 ;
Thursday May 5th, 2022 11:25:52 AM
{SOrry for the blank post, I hit Submit instead of roll!}

Falco pitches in on the rowing as someone else has navigation covered. He is small but willing to work hard and seems to be actually helping. {Prof Sailor: 24}

{Prof Sailor Aid: 13}___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20=11 ; d20=17 ; d20=4 ; d20=19 ; d20=9 ; d20=13 ; d6=5 ;
Thursday May 5th, 2022 12:32:23 PM

Mak thinks a web spell may be helpful. He fires at the swarm to help slow it down.

Elyas claims he isn't sure he can cast web at these speeds, and feels he would be better off spinning the crank, which he does successfully.

Wil and his Archon attempt to slow the swarm, but both sadly miss their target. He wonders reminds them that the fan is steam powered.

Kiwina, being the most experienced navigator takes the wheel. and keeps the Rose a the fastest course.

Tsak tries to help at the cranks, but struggles.

Rolth sings a tune, and the struggling Tsak finds the inspiration to succeed. He starts heading towards the helm's wheel, but sees that Kiwina already has that under control, so he grabs a set of oars and starts pulling.

Ayotnom uses his hand of the apprentice ability to help slow the swarm.

Falco grabs some oars and begins rowing for all he's worth.

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Just a reminder, only one person can navigate, but everyone can row or crank. Kiwina was already at the wheel, since he is the one who guided the Rose into the tunnel, so I changed Rolth's check to rowing. If you wish to change positions, please feel free to do so.

I'm not sure I clarified how the slow the swarm works. It takes 3 successful hits, in a single round, to make the swarm back off. In other words, it negates one failed major check, which would result in the ship taking damage. Also, I forgot to mention in yesterday's post that a failed major check allows the ship to take damage, unless the damage is negated by slowing the swarm. Even if all failed major checks are negated, unless there are at least 4 successful checks the Rose takes damage. Another thing I forgot to mention, Ramsey and the crew are also helping. they offer 6 aid another rolls, rolled by me, that you can apply to your rolls, if they succeed.

I hope this helps clarify things, any questions, please shoot me an email.

Ramsey yells out an answer to Wil's question, "Of course she's steam powered, but the cranks assist the steam engine, allowing it to achieve higher speeds." The petals are succesful in keeping the Rose on the fastest course, as well as boosting her speed enough to keep the swarm away from the hull of the ship. Mak, Wil, and Ayotnom do their best to hold the swarm at bay, and the combined effort of everyone keeps the Rose from receiving any damage this round. The crew are doing their best to assist where ever possible, and provide 4 aid others that can be used this round.

Navigation - Profession (Sailor) DC 14
Rowing/Cranking - Strength or Profession (Sailor) DC 16

Minor Checks

Lookout - Perception DC 15 +2 To Navigation
Repair - Craft (Can be made untrained) DC 14 +1 To Rowing
Slow the swarm - Attack roll (or offensive spell) AC 16 3/round, -1 “fail”

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=31 ; d20+11=31 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=17 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+5=23 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+2=9 ;
Thursday May 5th, 2022 3:48:37 PM
"Thanks," Wil says to Ramsey. "That does make sense. I thought it was steam-powered but I didn't remember. That must be why we have a pipe sticking out of the deck. This ship is amazing."
Wil casts his second Spiritual weapon and fires

(SW1: +6 rounds)(AC: 31 crit (confirm: 31) - for 17) 2nd (AC: 15 - for miss)
(SW2: +7 rounds)(AC: 17 - for 9) 2nd (AC: 23 - for 9)
(Lantern Archon: +5 round)(AC: 9 - for miss)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- used D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(10)|14/9/-/14(RS)/14(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+15(20)x3)) d20+14=30 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+9=15 ; d6+15=16 ; d6+15=20 ; d6+15=20 ; d6+15=21 ;
Thursday May 5th, 2022 3:48:46 PM
Mak looked ahead of them and called out to the helmsman what he saw as he turned back to the swarm and fired with his bow. Once more his shots passed over the rail and slowed the swarm as it bore down upon them.

"Crank faster!" Mak called out as the flashing white teeth were chomping at the envelope of air that surrounded the Rose.

OOC: Perception +14, Roll 30.
Mak - Slow the Swarm Roll 20, 16, 17, 15. Three hits, Damage 77hp

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Haste, Many Shot| Encumbrance:46 lbs| Move: 60 | Water Breathing 959.5 Minutes, Luckstone |

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=22 ;
Thursday May 5th, 2022 7:46:15 PM
Kiwina counts. . . Mak, Wil, Ayotnom, and an archon slowing the swarm. Elyas, Tsak, Rolth, and Falco speeding the ship. Himself steering. Sailors pitching in. He's not going to complain about that setup. If someone else does, the group will figure things out.

He keeps the Rose on course.

Profession sailor = 22

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday May 5th, 2022 7:54:08 PM
Let's rethink that. . . Kiwina is as good on the oars, which looks to be more difficult. "Falco, do you want to swap?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+9=11 ;
Thursday May 5th, 2022 8:32:14 PM
Having been waved off of the ship's wheel, Rolth puts his back into turning the crank some more. He feels his grip slipping, digs deep into his heroic heart, and calls for one of the sailors to aid him.

Profession Sailor = 15 (including a hero point), +2 if the crewman aids him, which would be a success

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+14=25 ; d8+3=8 ;
Thursday May 5th, 2022 10:07:54 PM
Ayotnom decides that since that worked so well last time he's gonna try it again.

The rapier flies out from his hand a second time and strikes another group of angry fish before returning back to his hand.

25 vs AC; 8 magic piercing damage.

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mage Armor - 12 hours +4 to AC
Heroism on Kiwana - +2 morale bonus to saves, attacks and skill checks - 1 hour
2/8 - hand of the apprentice daily uses spent

Spells Prepared
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism - cast

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20+12=16 ;
Thursday May 5th, 2022 10:46:22 PM
ProfSailor=16 success)

Thanks to Rolth's help Tsak now has a handle on the whirlwind of speeding ship, snapping fish, fast reflexes and slow mind. He sets his feet and puts his back into it, hoping to maintain enough speed to keep the Rose in one piece.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=13 ;
Friday May 6th, 2022 11:21:49 AM
Elyas continues to work the crank, or coordinate those who are doing the strength work.

the stress of the situation is starting to get to everyone, and elyas almost falters. he digs deep and gets back on task

(only a 15 on the check including the haste bonus. will use a hero point to make it a success, 2 hero points remaining.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+10=19 ; d20+10=24 ;
Friday May 6th, 2022 12:26:26 PM
"Might be better Kiwina. Plays more to my strengths, which are not strength."

{Navigation: 19}

Falco bounds off to help steer and guide the ship.

___________________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20=9 ; d20=6 ; d20=19 ; d20=11 ; d20=16 ; d20=15 ;
Friday May 6th, 2022 6:13:46 PM

Wil thanks Ramsey for his explanation, than casts a second spiritual weapon. Him and his archon do their best to hold back the swarm.

Mak yells to "crank faster", as he fires into the swarm.

Kiwina looks about and sees than everything seems to be going swimmingly, but then asks Falco if he wants to take the wheel.

Rolth cranks for all he's worth but his grip starts to slip off the crank, (all this excitement does cause one to sweat a bit) Luckily Ramsey notices his struggle, and rushes over and through a heroic effort the two get things running smoothly.

Ayotnom lets fly with his hand of the apprentice again, again doing his part to keep the swarm off their tail.

Tsak seems to be getting the hang of this new form of pressure as he cranks his handle.

Elyas makes a heroic effort to keep the crank going.

Falco swaps spaces with Kiwina.

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The swarm is once again kept at bay by a heroic effort from the Petals. The crew run about, and help out offering 4 more aid another options.

Navigation - Profession (Sailor) DC 14
Rowing/Cranking - Strength or Profession (Sailor) DC 16

Minor Checks

Lookout - Perception DC 15 +2 To Navigation
Repair - Craft (Can be made untrained) DC 14 +1 To Rowing
Slow the swarm - Attack roll (or offensive spell) AC 16 3/round, -1 “fail”

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(7)|20/15/-/-(RS)/20(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,H,MS)**|1d8+9(20)x3)) d20+20=27 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+15=20 ; 2d6+18=24 ; 2d8+18=26 ; 2d8+9=25 ;
Friday May 6th, 2022 8:53:03 PM
Mak refocused and switched tactics. It seemed his arrows were only causing them to flinch regardless of how deep they penetrated, so it was more important to hit them than kill them.

OOC:
Mak - Swarm, Roll 27, 33, 20. Three hits. 26+34=60

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Haste, Many Shot| Encumbrance:46 lbs| Move: 60 | Water Breathing 959.5 Minutes, Ship Air Bubble 1440 Minutes, Luckstone |

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+11=22 ;
Saturday May 7th, 2022 10:36:09 AM
Rolth stays on the crank, hoping to keep up our pace.

(Profession Sailor = 22, success!)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20+12=28 ;
Saturday May 7th, 2022 8:23:31 PM
(ProfSailor=28 success)

For a moment Tsak enters a flow state where everything just works. His efforts at the crank smooth out and he finds he has time to look around and see what the rest of the team is up to.
He lets out a Woot woot! of exhilaration.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+14=27 ; d8+3=4 ;
Sunday May 8th, 2022 11:08:28 PM
Why fix what isn't broken? Ayotnom thinks as he lets fly with his hand of the apprentice a third time and once again the rapier strikes some of the fish before returning to his hand.

27 vs DC 16 = hit; 4 damage

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mage Armor - 12 hours +4 to AC
Heroism on Kiwana - +2 morale bonus to saves, attacks and skill checks - 1 hour
3/8 - hand of the apprentice daily uses spent

Spells Prepared
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism - cast

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=40 ;
Sunday May 8th, 2022 11:18:40 PM
Profession sailor = 40

Kiwina takes to increasing the speed of the Rose.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=29 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+11=30 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+3=21 ; d6=1 ; d20+3=19 ; d6=3 ;
Monday May 9th, 2022 9:14:51 AM
Wil encourages his magical weapons and the archon to fight on.

(SW1: +5 rounds)(AC: 29 for 9 dm) 2nd (AC: 17 - for 7 )
(SW2: +6 rounds)(AC: 30 - for 4) 2nd (AC: 6 - for miss)
(Lantern Archon: +4 round)(2 light rays)(AC: 21 - for 1 dm )(AC: 19 for 3)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- used D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=18 ;
Monday May 9th, 2022 9:48:28 AM
Elyas continues to help at the crank, along with his haste magic keeping everyone's energy up

profession sailor = 20, success!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+8=26 ;
Monday May 9th, 2022 9:59:24 AM
{Prof Sailing: 26}

"Good good. A little to port.... just a touch. There were going well Petals, pour on the speed!" Falco continues his work navigating to keep their lovely magical ship in top shape.

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20=18 ; d20=8 ; d20=17 ; d20=8 ; d20=1 ; d20=9 ; d20=10 ;
Monday May 9th, 2022 11:43:18 AM

(OOC... Sorry for the lack luster post on Friday. My wife surprised me by coming home with our 5-year-old grandson, who while being one of the greatest joys of my life, is also a massive distraction, making it a struggle to concentrate, and come up with anything to say.)

Mak realizes that even though his arrows seem to be keeping the swarm away from the ship, they don't really appear to be causing any real damage. He switches tactics in order to gain better accuracy.

Rolth keeps cranking for all he's worth.

Tsak is excited about the fact that his cranking seems to be going smoothly.

Ayotnom makes the decision not to re-invent the wheel and keeps doing what he was doing, as it seems to be working.

Kiwina also keeps the ship a moving.

Wil and his archon keep at it.

Elyas keeps cranking, and is glad that his haste spell is assisting.

Falco is doing well at the helm.

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The Petals again are successful at keeping the Rose free from damage. Mak, Wil and Ayotnom are all beginning to realize that even though their attacks are helping keep the swarm at bay. they don't really do any damage to the fish within the swarm. What they do notice happening is thus: every time an attack would hit the swarm, the fish all seem to instinctively dodge out of the way, and this seems to cause them to slow their swim speed just enough for the Rose to pull ahead.

Those manning the crank seem to have found a nice groove, and they find themselves traveling at a speed the likes of which they have never experienced on board the Rose.

Falco finds himself guiding the Rose smoothly through the tunnel. Swerving, diving and ascending, he avoids rock outcroppings like a pro.

Ramsey and the crew continue to run around like chickens with their heads cut off, ready to fill in any gaps as needed. This round they provide 3 aid another actions.

Everyone can make a DC 20 perception check. Highlight to display spoiler: {You spot what appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. it is obviously much dimmer than you would normally see on land, since the water filters out most of the light, but you spot it nonetheless. At your current rate, you can tell it will take you another 3 rounds to reach the end. Of course if the Rose slows down for any reason, that may add time.}

Navigation - Profession (Sailor) DC 14
Rowing/Cranking - Strength or Profession (Sailor) DC 16

Minor Checks

Lookout - Perception DC 15 +2 To Navigation
Repair - Craft (Can be made untrained) DC 14 +1 To Rowing
Slow the swarm - Attack roll (or offensive spell) AC 16 3/round, -1 “fail”

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=14 ; d20+12=24 ;
Monday May 9th, 2022 12:10:36 PM
Elyas keeps cranking, but is slightly distracted by what he sees ahead
Profession Sailor = 16 with the haste bonus, barely a success
Perception = 24

"Looks like we're almost there, friends! he calls to the others. There is a light up ahead! hopefully when we reach it the fish will stop chasing us?

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=22 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=4 ;
Monday May 9th, 2022 12:45:13 PM
"Let's go, friends!" Wil encourages, not sure if he is talking to everyone or just his summons.

(SW1: +4 rounds)(AC: 23) 2nd (AC: 13(miss))
(SW2: +5 rounds)(AC: 28) 2nd (AC: 19)
(Lantern Archon: +3 round)(2 light rays)(AC: 13 (miss))(AC: 4(miss))

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- used D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(4)|20/15/-/-(RS)/20(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,H,MS)**|1d8+9(20)x3)) d20+14=21 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+15=33 ;
Monday May 9th, 2022 2:22:30 PM
"Argh. We are dead now. I see light at the end of the tunnel...wait.."

Mak shot three times into the swarm of fish. As the last arrow left his bow he realized he only had enough arrows for another set of attacks. He'd have to reach into his pack for more.

OOC: Perception +14, Roll 21
Mak - Swarm, Roll 24, 33, 33. Three hits.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Haste| Encumbrance:46 lbs| Move: 60 | Water Breathing 959.4 Minutes, Ship Air Bubble 1 Day, Luckstone |

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+23=43 ; d20+21=36 ;
Monday May 9th, 2022 7:54:38 PM
Perception = 43, Profession sailor = 36

Kiwina notices the light up ahead, and keeps working on reaching it. "I wonder if these things are going to follow us out of the tunnel."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20+15=24 ; d20+12=13 ;
Monday May 9th, 2022 8:41:34 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=24 success, ProfSailor=13 Fail, burn a hero point to make it a sucess!)

Tsak falters a little and has to dig deep to keep up the pace he has set.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+11=30 ;
Monday May 9th, 2022 10:54:22 PM
Rolth hears the calls about the light, but tries to stay focused on the task at hand.

Profession sailor = 30, success!

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+16=30 ; d20+13=25 ;
Tuesday May 10th, 2022 12:46:05 AM
Ayotnom says, "I hope that soothing light at the end of the tunnel isn't a giant lantern fish coming our way or something."

He then let's fly with the hand of the apprentice rapier attack again as it seems to be doing a good job of pushing the fish back.

25 vs 16 = pass

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mage Armor - 12 hours +4 to AC
Heroism on Kiwana - +2 morale bonus to saves, attacks and skill checks - 1 hour
4/8 - hand of the apprentice daily uses spent

Spells Prepared
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism - cast

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20=2 ; d20=18 ; d20=6 ; d20=15 ; d20=7 ; d20=20 ; d20+8=13 ;
Tuesday May 10th, 2022 11:37:07 AM

Round 1/3

Elyas is a bit thrown off by his excitement of seeing the end of the tunnel, but manages to keep his crank turning smoothly.

Wil and his archon keep up the barrage, as he cheers on his friends.

Mak is confused for a moment, thinking the light at the end of the tunnel was the final light at the end of the tunnel, but than he realizes its just the end of this tunnel. He fires 3 times and discovers he is getting low on arrows, and will have to top up his quiver.

KIwina notices the light, but focuses on the task at hand. He wonders if the fish swarm will follow them out of the tunnel.

Tsak falters a bit, but through a heroic effort, he manages to keep his crank going.

Rolth hears about the light, but keeps his focus on what he is doing.

Ayotnom magically flings his rapier again, as he worries that the light maybe a giant lantern fish.

Falco seems as though he is going to falter at the wheel, but luckily Ramsey was there to steady the feathered beastfolk. (Needed a navigation check, so I rolled for Ryan. Missed the check by one so Ramsey's aid another pushed it over the top.)

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The Rose travels smoothly and extremely fast. It once again avoids the fish swarm via the valiant efforts of the Petals and the crew. The light get a little more noticeable as you get closer to the end of the tunnel, and it is clearly the end of the tunnel, as you can start to make out the rocks around the edge. One of the crew notices it and shouts out his discovery. How he didn't hear Elyas's announcement is anybodies guess. Maybe he was just waiting to confirm it was indeed the end of the tunnel. What ever the case, it is clear now that everyone knows they are reaching the end of the tunnel, and hopefully the end of this challenge. The crew are able to offer 3 aid another actions this round.

Navigation - Profession (Sailor) DC 14
Rowing/Cranking - Strength or Profession (Sailor) DC 16

Minor Checks

Lookout - Perception DC 15 +2 To Navigation
Repair - Craft (Can be made untrained) DC 14 +1 To Rowing
Slow the swarm - Attack roll (or offensive spell) AC 16 3/round, -1 “fail”

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(1)|20/15/-/-(RS)/20(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,H,MS)**|1d8+9(20)x3)) d20+20=38 ; d20+20=38 ; d20+15=19 ;
Tuesday May 10th, 2022 11:58:29 AM
With only 4 arrows in his quiver Mak knew he'd have to grab some more from his pack very soon. He'd bundled them into sets of twenty each in his pack so getting them from that magical container would be easy, but it would delay him. Fortunately he felt he'd still be able to get one arrow off.

Right now however he dug deep and fired three of his remaining four arrows. Once more he was successful in turning the fish back, if only for a moment, but he had only one arrow remaining in his quiver.

"I'm out!" Mak called to the others. "We need to make certain everyone hits next time as I only have one arrow left!"

OOC:
Mak - Swarm, Roll 38, 38, 19 (3 hits)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=23 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=16 ;
Tuesday May 10th, 2022 3:09:40 PM
"We are doing great!" Wil shouted. "Bring on the light! I really hope its a lantern fish. I love those things but they are frightful. Have you seen them?"

(SW1: +3 rounds)(AC: 23) 2nd (AC: 18)
(SW2: +5 rounds)(AC: 27) 2nd (AC: 17)
(Lantern Archon: +2 round)(2 light rays)(AC: 6 (miss))(AC: 16)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- used D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Posting for Elyas(Ben) d20+12=19 ;
Tuesday May 10th, 2022 3:16:11 PM
Elyas waits nervously as the light grows wider and freedom gets closer.
He watches over the swarm and prepares for another potential monster while mastering the crank this time around.

Profession Sailor = 21 with the haste bonus, barely a success

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=22 ;
Tuesday May 10th, 2022 6:13:51 PM
Kiwina keeps to his task, slightly distracted by Mak's complaining. (Profession sailor = 22)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+11=29 ;
Tuesday May 10th, 2022 9:31:50 PM
Rolth cranks away, hoping that this race is almost over.

Profession Sailor = 29, success!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20+12=21 ;
Tuesday May 10th, 2022 11:07:22 PM
(ProfSailor=21 success)

Tsak's back in the groove baby! Along with Elyas and Rolth at the crank they really have it purring, and as a result the Rose is flying along. He hears Mak requesting cover while he reloads, but can't do much about it at the moment.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+13=28 ;
Wednesday May 11th, 2022 1:23:58 AM
28 vs 16 = pass

Ayotnom continues to magically fling his rapier and have it return to his hand yet again.

He says to Mak, "I haven't had any problems so far so I should presumably be able to continue keeping the fish back with my hand of the apprentice rapier."

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mage Armor - 12 hours +4 to AC
Heroism on Kiwana - +2 morale bonus to saves, attacks and skill checks - 1 hour
5/8 - hand of the apprentice daily uses spent

Spells Prepared
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism - cast

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(1)|20/15/-/-(RS)/20(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,H,MS)**|1d8+9(20)x3))
Wednesday May 11th, 2022 8:26:23 AM
OOC: If I am reading the Challenge correctly it takes three successful hits each round to keep the swarm at bay. Mak will have one attack next round which, if I understand correctly, means that Mak's single attack, Ayotnom's attack, and one other (The Lantern Archon?) must be successful or the swarm will close on the ship.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+8=14 ;
Wednesday May 11th, 2022 10:30:53 AM
Falco snaps out of the little trance the moving water had caused and gets back to directing the ship. He starts to sweat a little as the path is more complicated then he thought.

{Prof Sailor: 14}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20=7 ; d20=11 ; d20=19 ; d20=19 ; d20=20 ; d20=9 ;
Wednesday May 11th, 2022 11:27:22 AM

Round 2/3

Mak fires his last volley before needing to resupply. He lets Wil and Ayotnom that they are going to have to hit next round.

Wil would like to see a lantern fish. He thinks they are scary and cool. He and his archon let fly on the swarm.

Elyas keeps cranking, though he is nervously waiting for freedom.

Kiwina is a smidge distracted by Mak's announcement, but is able to keep it together, and keep cranking.

Rolth keeps cranking, hoping this ordeal is coming to an end.

Tsak hears Mak's request for back up, but isn't able to help at the time. he keeps cranking, and the Rose keeps flying through the water.

Ayotnom lets Mak know that he and Wil should be able to keep the swarm at bay if Mak needs to reload. To prove his point, he magically flings his rapier again.

Falco snaps out of his trance and manages to keep the Rose on the fastest and safest route.

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With the end of the tunnel getting closer, the features keep coming more and more recognizable. at this distance, you can really start to make out the rocks around the end of the tunnel, as they are illuminated by the water filtered light. The rocks have a reddish hue to them, very similar to the color of the fish.. Also, they are very jagged, and you can tell that any false movement while exiting the tunnel is going to damage the ship. But you will have to worry about that when you get there, as the exit is still a round away. Ramsey and the crew continue to fill in where ever needed, and provide 4 aid another actions this round.

Navigation - Profession (Sailor) DC 14
Rowing/Cranking - Strength or Profession (Sailor) DC 16

Minor Checks

Lookout - Perception DC 15 +2 To Navigation
Repair - Craft (Can be made untrained) DC 14 +1 To Rowing
Slow the swarm - Attack roll (or offensive spell) AC 16 3/round, -1 “fail”

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|Dagger(3) - Thrown|13/8/-/13(RS)/13(H)|(FA,PBS,DA,Hst,RS)**|1d4+11(20)x2)) d20+13=27 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+13=19 ;
Wednesday May 11th, 2022 11:46:34 AM
Mak had a choice. He could fire one arrow and reload his quiver or he could throw the three daggers he kept on his belt. Glancing back he saw they would be out of the tunnel in just a few seconds, so the nobleman archer decided to take a chance with the daggers. He shifted, bought his bow around low, and flicked each dagger from his belt with deadly accuracy. As each plunged into the water at the edge of the air bubble it caused the fish to scatter.

He still had one arrow, but hopefully he'd bought them enough time to reach the exit...

OOC:
Mak - Swarm, Roll 27,27,19. 3 Hits.

**Deadly Aim, Point Blank Shot, Rapid Shot, Haste| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 60 | Water Breathing 959.3 Minutes, Ship Air Bubble 1 Day, Luckstone |

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=23 ;
Wednesday May 11th, 2022 7:45:39 PM
Kiwina keeps cranking, concerned that the exit might be a bit more difficult to navigate than the tunnel was. Then again, it just might be that the exit is more visible. Profession sailor = 23

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20+12=13 ;
Wednesday May 11th, 2022 7:48:32 PM
(ProfSailor=13 fail)

Tsak's hand slips and life turns from a purr to a shriek as he bounces off the mechanism and face plants on the deck. He's unhurt, but won't be any help on the crank for a couple of seconds.

(OOC only 2 hero points left, wanna save them for other challenges. Can the crew's aid other actions get me across the line?)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+11=17 ;
Wednesday May 11th, 2022 9:35:57 PM
Rolth sees Tsak slip, and makes an extra effort cranking to make up for it.

Profession Sailor = 17, success!

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=24 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+5=17 ;
Wednesday May 11th, 2022 10:12:26 PM
Wil shouts when his pair of magic crossbows fire their bolts toward the school of toothy fish.
"This is exciting," he adds.
"Hey, Princess of Light.. you got close too. Excellent job. I would give you an appreciative hand clap if you were a little more solid. We are almost there and this is so cool. "
Wil goes quiet for a while then casts his last weapon summons.
(Perception: 17+1 to check for traps and see what's ahead)
"Calling my last summons, just in case there is something coming up," he announces.
(OOC: Not my intent but I'm assuming it will automatically shoot at the school of fish? Using it to fight whatever is coming up ahead.)
(SW3: +7 rounds)(AC: 17(miss) 2nd (AC: 17)

(SW1: +2 rounds)(AC: 24) 2nd (AC: 6(miss))
(SW2: +4 rounds)(AC: 15(miss) 2nd (AC: 16)

(Lantern Archon: +1 round)(2 light rays)(AC: 7 (miss))(AC: 18)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- used D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+13=20 ;
Wednesday May 11th, 2022 11:56:49 PM
Ayotnom let's fly with the hand of the apprentice one more time and one more time the rapier flies from his grasp to push the fish back before magically returning to his grasp.

20 vs 16 = pass

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mage Armor - 12 hours +4 to AC
Heroism on Kiwana - +2 morale bonus to saves, attacks and skill checks - 1 hour
6/8 - hand of the apprentice daily uses spent

Spells Prepared
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism - cast

Posting for Elyas(Ben) - for Real d20+12=13 ;
Thursday May 12th, 2022 6:51:21 AM
(Profession: Sailor: 13)
The anxiety of the end of the tunnel gets the best of Elyas and steps back from the crank altogether to take a breath and re-center.
"What would the people in my past do, my mentors? How would they handle this?"
"No doubt, they would not have this issue," he concludes and takes in a deep breath, and gets ready.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+8=22 ;
Thursday May 12th, 2022 9:26:02 AM
{Prof Sailor: 22}

Falco feels like he is really finding the path but the jagged rocks ahead do have him concerned.

"Were almost out. If anyone could be an extra set of eyes for this last bit it might be good!"
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20=7 ; d20=13 ; d20=6 ; d20=10 ; d20=14 ; d20=11 ; d20=5 ;
Thursday May 12th, 2022 11:56:19 AM

Mak decides to trow his daggers at the swarm.

Kiwina wonders if the exit maybe a bit more difficult to navigate than the rest of the tunnel, but keeps cranking.

Tsak slips, and is about to fall, but two crewman just happen to be by his side, and they grab the half-orc and steady him, allowing him to keep cranking.

Rolth sees Tsak slip, but keeps cranking.

Wil brings another spiritual weapon to the game, and he and his archon keep firing.

Ayotnom sends his rapier flying again.

Elyas is anxious as they reach the end of the tunnel. Luckily, Ramsey and a crewman are there to steady his nerves so he can focus on the task at hand. He wonders how his mentors would react in this situation.

Falco feels he is doing well, but worries about the jagged exit, and asks for an extra set of eyes.

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The Rose and her crew, via a mighty effort from the Petals are at the exit of the tunnel. and much to the dismay of Elyas and Kiwina, the opening is decidedly narrower than the rest of the tunnel. this round the DC for navigation increases to 16, though all the other checks remain the same. The crew offer 3 aid another actions this round.

Navigation - Profession (Sailor) DC 16
Rowing/Cranking - Strength or Profession (Sailor) DC 16

Minor Checks

Lookout - Perception DC 15 +2 To Navigation
Repair - Craft (Can be made untrained) DC 14 +1 To Rowing
Slow the swarm - Attack roll (or offensive spell) AC 16 3/round, -1 “fail”

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|Dagger(3) - Thrown|13/8/-/13(RS)/13(H)|(FA,PBS,DA,Hst,RS)**|1d4+11(20)x2)) d20+14=31 ; d20+6=18 ;
Thursday May 12th, 2022 12:13:54 PM
Mak turned away from the swarm and looked at their course with wide eyes. "Look out!" he called out as he gripped the helm and helped Falco pilot the ship through the narrow opening.

OOC:
Perception +14, Roll 31 to help with navigation.
PS: Sailor +6, Aid Another(Falco), Roll 18.

Posting for Elyas(Ben) d20+12=20 ;
Thursday May 12th, 2022 5:30:15 PM
(Professional: Sailor: 20)
Elyas gets himself together and rows with all his might. He hears the words but doesn't see the tight space ahead.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=16 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=7 ;
Thursday May 12th, 2022 5:39:32 PM
"Not too shabby my friends," Wil says to the magic crossbows and to the Archon.
The Archon promptly disappears after scattering the fish with shot 1.
"Bye my friend," he adds.
His eyes widen as he sees the exit getting tighter but he smiles. "I'm 100% confident we will get through."

(SW3: +6 rounds)(AC: 16(miss) 2nd (AC: 18)

(SW1: +1 rounds)(AC: 18) 2nd (AC: 8(miss))
(SW2: +3 rounds)(AC: 23) 2nd (AC: 21)

(Lantern Archon: +0 round)(2 light rays)(AC: 21)(AC: 7)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- used D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=30 ;
Thursday May 12th, 2022 7:35:45 PM
Kiwina keeps to his task, satisfied that Mak is helping Falco. Profession sailor = 30

As they exit the tunnel, he wonders what the fish behind them are doing. But he'll keep to rowing until the Petals dealing with the fish report what they see.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20+12=19 ;
Thursday May 12th, 2022 8:45:39 PM
(ProfSailor=19 pass)

Back on his feet Tsak cranks with all his might, trusting the Captain to get them thru the narrow pass to freedom.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+11=20 ;
Thursday May 12th, 2022 10:33:38 PM
Rolth keeps cranking!

Profession Sailor = 20, success!

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+13=28 ;
Friday May 13th, 2022 2:03:12 AM
Ayotnom keeps pushing the fish back with his rapier and hand of the apprentice ability.

28 vs 16 = pass
Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Haste (from Elyas)
Mage Armor - 12 hours +4 to AC
Heroism on Kiwana - +2 morale bonus to saves, attacks and skill checks - 1 hour
7/8 - hand of the apprentice daily uses spent

Spells Prepared
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism - cast

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+8=20 ;
Friday May 13th, 2022 9:42:07 AM

{Prof Sailor: 20+2+22}

Falco adjusts the course slightly.

"Good eye Mak, I might have missed that extra sharp bit! Where almost out people, what a ride!"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday May 13th, 2022 11:01:50 AM

Out of Arrows and daggers, Mak decides to assist Falco at the wheel.

Elyas gets back into the groove and keeps rowing.

Wil and his archon keep firing, and than Wil says farewell to his archon as his spell wears off.

Kiwina keeps cranking, secure in the knowledge that Mak is helping Falco.

Tsak trust his captain as he keeps cranking.

Rolth keeps cranking.

Ayotnom flings his rapier once more.

Falco cheers on his mates as he steers the Rose out of the tunnel.

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With a mighty whoosh, the Rose exits the tunnel. The mast comes within inches of hitting the ceiling, and the hull barely misses scraping the floor, but the Rose exits unscathed. Wil and Ayotnom watch as the fish stop before exiting the tunnel, and it maybe a trick of the light, but, as the swarm turns back, into the tunnel, it almost looks like they are absorbed into the red rock. Almost as if they had come from the rock and have now returned to it, after their job was done. With the threat over, the Petals and crew have earned a much-needed reprieve. As everyone is catching their breath, a wooden chest mysteriously rises out of the sand.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|Dagger(3) - Thrown|13/8/-/13(RS)/13(H)|(FA,PBS,DA,Hst,RS)**|1d4+11(20)x2))
Friday May 13th, 2022 11:51:46 AM
Mak leaned on his feathered friend. "That was some fancy driving, old chap. But after that I think I need a good lie down. Oh bugger." Mak said as he noticed the chest rise from the sand. "Looks like we aren't done quite yet."

Mak reached into his pack and pulled out a bundle of arrows and placed them in his quiver.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=24 ;
Friday May 13th, 2022 3:49:45 PM
"Wahoo... " Wil attempted to slap at the magic weapons but he decided it was not the smartest idea.
"They wouldn't attack me," he thinks but still, what if they did.
"What do we do next? Head back up out of the water?"
(Perception: 24+1) Wil searches for anything suspicious and traps with in the chest.
"Let's get that chest open."

For Ben(Elyas)
Friday May 13th, 2022 3:52:00 PM
Elyas is relieved that they made it through the tunnel and felt the group did very well as a team.
He congratulates the team on a job well done.
"I agree, let's take a look at what we won," he says.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday May 13th, 2022 4:09:22 PM
Rolth is also keen to find out what is in the chest. Hopefully it is the key/fins that we seek! If no one else moves to do it, he is willing to step up.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+23=28 ;
Friday May 13th, 2022 4:51:01 PM
Kiwina leaps through the wall of water surrounding the ship, trusting his cloak. He also thinks someone cast water breathing earlier, so doesn't understand why anyone is hanging back.

He swims towards the chest, looking around as he goes. (Perception = 28) He does not touch the chest, however, waiting for the others to join him.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20=8 ; d20+15=22 ;
Friday May 13th, 2022 8:32:08 PM
(d20 rolled in error pls ignore, Perception=22)

Tsak climbs the mast to the crows nest and keeps lookout (Perception) whilst everyone else is pre-occupied with the chest.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+16=32 ;
Monday May 16th, 2022 1:00:53 AM
Ayotnom says, "Let's not do that again."

He then recites, "Fleet of tail and fleet of fin, are you quick enough to swim? Prove you don’t need them to gain the key. Find the fins."

"Well I think we proved we were quick enough and we didn't need to swim since we had the Rose. I wonder if there are fins inside that chest."

Perception: 32

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday May 16th, 2022 9:53:07 AM
"That was quite the fun little jaunt was it not. If the challenges are all like this we should have a heck of a time with this quest."

While the others look at the chest Falco takes some time to look around and appreciate the view from the air bubble.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday May 16th, 2022 11:24:32 AM

Mak praises Falco's piloting, and is about to go take a nap, but than sees the chest rise from the ocean floor. He replenishes his arrow.

Wil considers giving his spiritual weapons a high five, but decides it may not be a great idea. He watches for trouble and asks what the next step is. He wants to open the chest.

Elyas is relieved they made it through unscathed, and believes the group worked together very well. He congratulates the party, and wants to see what their prize is.

Rolth is also desirous to find out what is in the chest, and is willing to go retrieve it if no one else will. He hopes they find what they cam for inside the chest.

Kiwina jumps into the water, and his cloak of the manta ray instantly goes into action. He wonders why everyone hasn't joined him since they all can breathe water, at the moment. He keeps his eyes peeled, and doesn't touch the chest, waiting for the others to arrive.

Tsak climbs to the crow's nest to get a better view. he scans the perimeter looking for possible trouble.

Ayotnom doesn't want to do that again, and lets everyone know it. he recites the clue and wonders if the fins are in the chest.

Falco, one assumes sarcastically, says that they just had a fun trip, and wonders if the rest of the challenges will be like this one. he checks out the air bubble, as everyone else is looking at the chest.

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As Falco explores the air bubble, he finds that the bubble extends 10 feet from the hull, and just barely over the main mast, maybe by 2 to 3 inches. when he looks over the deck, he discovers that it quickly tapers down, and soon it hugs the ship's hull, making boarding the Rose underwater a fairly easy task, for good or for bad. The other alternative would be to swim through the air bubble from up above, and fall to the deck, which without feather fall or flight, could end painfully.

The waters are currently free from noticeable danger, in fact the only thing anyone sees is a school of brightly colored fish swimming close to investigate. The curious fish quickly swim away when they see the Petals and the crew.

Kiwana seems to be the only one who swam out to the chest, so he is the only one who really has a good description of it. It is an iron reinforced, wooden chest of medium size. Kiwina guesstimates that one person could probably carry it back to the Rose, though he hasn't tried to pick it up. There is a lock built into the front of the chest, which requires a DC 15 disable device, to unlock, or a DC 20 strength check to break. Of course, one can always simply smash the chest open, but you risk destroying what's inside.

For Ben(Elyas) d20+3=15 ;
Monday May 16th, 2022 6:00:03 PM
Elyas attempts to swim to back up Kiwana (Swim: 15)
Hoping to help him carry the chest back to the Rose.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday May 16th, 2022 6:01:41 PM
"I don't know if you can hear me," Wil shouts. "... but I can try to open the chest on the Rose. I don't trust the currents enough to attempt to swim out there."

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday May 16th, 2022 6:52:34 PM
Kiwina goes to help Elyas or anyone else if they appear to need it, remembering that the current can be tricky for someone without magical aid or enough weight.

Or if the others gesture from the ship, he could try to carry the chest back to the Rose. For now, though, he waits or helps.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+5=20 ;
Monday May 16th, 2022 8:06:07 PM
Rolth moves into the water, swimming or striding as necessary over to help carry the chest back to the ship.

(Swim = 20)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+9=14 ;
Monday May 16th, 2022 11:30:44 PM
Ayotnom reaches into his Haversack and pulls out his block and tackle and 100 feet of silk rope and goes about setting it up so that when whoever has the chest returns they can get it on deck so that Wil can do his thing.

Know[Engineering]: 14

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20+15=19 ;
Tuesday May 17th, 2022 3:29:43 AM
(Perception=19)

'Ohh Ahh, look at the lovely bauble' thinks Tsak as he scans the perimeter even harder. He's sure that the others can handle getting the chest on board and getting it open.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday May 17th, 2022 10:37:34 AM
Falco waits for the chest to be brought in and casts detect magic when able.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Tuesday May 17th, 2022 11:50:12 AM

Elyas swims out to help Kiwina.

Wil lets everyone know that he can probably unlock the chest, if they can get it out of the water.

Kiwina goes around helping his friends in the water.

Roth swims over to help get the chest.

Mak is cool with Wil's idea, as he isn't feeling like taking a dip at the moment.

Ayotnom rigs a block and tackle to help get the chest on board the ship.

Tsak enjoys watching the pretty fish, fully confident that his friends will get the chest on board and open.

Falco waits until the chest is brought aboard, and then casts detect magic.

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Elyas, Kiwina, and Rolth find hauling the chest back to the Rose fairly easy, as the natural buoyancy of the wood makes the chest feel a lot lighter than it actually is. They realize however, that once the chest is out of the water, that will certainly change, and they will most likely struggle to get it on board the ship. Luckily, Ayotnom had the foresight to rig a block and tackle, which will make the task simple.

As the chest exits the water, water pours out of it, and the Petals wait for it to drain before bringing it on deck. once on deck everyone can see that it is a medium-sized chest, made of iron reinforced wood, which surprisingly shows no sign of corrosion or rot. It has a built-in lock which requires a DC 15 disable device or a DC 20 strength check. You can of course bash in the lid, but such a method risks damaging whatever is inside. Falco detects an aura of transmutation magic coming from inside the chest.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|Dagger(3) - Thrown|13/8/-/13(RS)/13(H)|(FA,PBS,DA,Hst,RS)**|1d4+11(20)x2)) d20+3=12 ;
Tuesday May 17th, 2022 12:07:24 PM
Mak flexed his fingers. Maybe I can pry it open he thinks as a cramp runs down his arm into his fingers. He decides not to try to force the chest open. "I need a new bow." he says quietly into the air as he starts to set the words to music in his head.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+17=30 ;
Tuesday May 17th, 2022 3:07:57 PM
"I got this," Wil says confidently. (Disable Device: 30)
"And walah.." he says jubilantly.

For Ben(Elyas) d20+2=22 ;
Tuesday May 17th, 2022 3:12:32 PM
Elyas, helps with lifting the chest onto the Rose (Strengh: 22)
"Great job everyone," he adds.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday May 17th, 2022 7:15:47 PM
Kiwina leaves the trap checking and lock picking to the experts. He is curious about the contents of the chest, but if it's going to take a few minutes he'll check out their surroundings.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+7=25 ; d20+7=14 ;
Tuesday May 17th, 2022 8:44:52 PM
Rolth also casts a detect magic and prepares to assist Falco in identifying any auras or magical properties.

Knowledge Arcana = 25
Spellcraft = 14

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+18=31 ; d20+18=35 ;
Tuesday May 17th, 2022 11:15:08 PM
Ayotnom puts the block and tackle and silk rope away seeing as it did its job. Never hurts to be prepared. the Minotaur thought.

He then joins the other mages in casting detect magic and goes to examine the chest with everyone else.

Know Arcana: 31 to detect presence or absence of magic / identify auras
Spellcraft: 35 to try to identify what specific item(s) are

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted
Wednesday May 18th, 2022 12:24:30 AM
Tsak climbs down to the deck where the others are gathered around the chest. He arrives just in time to see Wil step back with a flourish as the lock clicks and the lid moves free a little.
Too late now to hide behind the mast, he stands there and waits for something to go bang!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday May 18th, 2022 9:54:55 AM
Falco is suprised by the quality of the chest thinking that it will also be worth keeping around. Hard to beat a well made chest. He also lets the group know about the magic from inside saying that it doesn't seem like a trap.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday May 18th, 2022 11:57:12 AM

Mak considers trying to pry the chest open, but a cramp runs down his arm and fingers, and he decides against it. He declares the need for a new bow.

Wil easily picks the lock.

Elyas helps get the chest on board, than congratulates his friends.

Kiwina checks out the surroundings as Wil unlocks the chest.

Rolth casts Detect Magic, and is ready to help Falco identify magic stuff.

Ayotnom puts away his very useful block and tackle and rope, and than casts detect magic as well.

Tsak climbs down to witness the big reveal.

Falco is surprised by the condition of the chest, and lets everyone know that he detected magic inside it. He believes there are no magical traps.

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The lock releases with a satisfying click, as Wil works his magic. No one bothered checking for traps, but luckily there doesn't appear to be any. With baited breath, the Petals slowly open the chest, and discover that it is full of coins. You dig through the coins, looking for the source of the Transmutation aura, that everyone who cast detect magic detected, and you pull out what looks like a pair of scuba diving flippers. Of course your characters would have never seen anything like this before since scuba diving equipment hasn't been invented yet, but they would easily recognize them as a pair of "fins". The fins are the source of the Transmutation aura, and Ayotnom is able to determine their function:

Fins of Swimming
These fins are worn like shoes, and take up the foot slot. When worn, they grant the wearer a swim speed equal to their movement speed +10. Both fins must be worn for the magic to work. This is a unique item, valued at 6000gp.

A quick counting of the coins and the party is 10,000 gp richer.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday May 18th, 2022 12:44:06 PM
Elyas holds up the magical water boots with a curious look.

"I have never seen anything quite like this before. you don't suppose this is part of the key to the Deep prison?

He looks around at the others "did anyone write down the clues about the keys for each of the challenges? is there something else we should be looking for here?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:26/18T/19FF|CMD 31|Dagger(3) - Thrown|13/8/-/13(RS)/13(H)|(FA,PBS,DA,Hst,RS)**|1d4+11(20)x2))
Wednesday May 18th, 2022 1:56:33 PM
"If I remember correctly we'll need all these things to pass the final challenge. It makes sense to me that these items would be worn by a single person so they get the maximum benefit from them. I also think it should be a taur. Since Kiwina and Rolth have too many feet, I'd say that makes our minotaur companion the one."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26
Wednesday May 18th, 2022 4:27:15 PM
Ayotnom says, "My cloven hooves are too big and mishapen for conventional shoes. I have yet to come across a pair of boots that will fit me, magical or otherwise. If one of us is to wear all the equipment we find for this mission it might have to be one of the noble races and not a Taur."

(OOC: Minotaurs do not have the feet slot as a racial feature - Minotaurs have cloven hooves, and can not wear normal or magical footwear. They do not have the Feet slot.)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=31 ;
Wednesday May 18th, 2022 5:34:45 PM
"eeewwwwww. Detached fins.. did that hurt when they removed them? What about the merman that had these, what happened? Did he grow human feet and fall in love with a prince..ss?"
(Perception: 31)
Wil examines the fins further. "They are hallowed out..."
"Seriously," Wil's face and voice changed. "... he is joking. Wil is joking. He is not really this dumb."
"Not sure but I think he is just being silly."

Wil returns only to be thrown off by the sudden change.
"Did someone interrupt me? This is a clear violation." Wil then turns and begins arguing loudly with himself. Returning to state that Cicero will be sharing Wil space for a bit and it Wil be ok.
He then stomped off to find something to eat.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday May 18th, 2022 5:48:25 PM
Ayotnom is right. "Those look made for human feet." Skinning a merman for shoes, as Wil suggests, sounds gruesome even for most humans.

Meanwhile, Kiwina supposes that the next step is to return to Ardian.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=33 ;
Wednesday May 18th, 2022 9:21:40 PM
"Yes, Elyas, we were instructed to 'find the fins' in the speed challenge. I believe Kiwina is right, we should now return to Ardian for our next goal. And I agree that the fins are not meant for taurkind. Now, how do we get out of here?" He looks down at his paws, back at the fins, and just shakes his head. Then he looks around for a safe way out.

(Perception = 33)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted
Thursday May 19th, 2022 12:54:07 AM
One down, four to go. And we have gold and fish feet, sounds like we're winning. Go team!

Exhausted by all the talking and bonhomie, Tsak retires to the kitchen to help with a meal before retiring to bed. He'll be up for his watch as needed, but all that cranking has worn him out.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday May 19th, 2022 9:16:42 AM
"I would guess we will not see the whole picture until we beat more challenges. The probably work in conjunction with other things. Lets head back and get back to Ardian."
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Freedom Of Movement (0/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday May 19th, 2022 11:50:15 AM

Elyas looks at the Fins of Swimming and wonders if these are the item they need for the key. He asks if anyone wrote down the clues.

Mak thinks one person needs to wear all the items, and thinks Ayotnom should be the one.

Ayotnom informs Mak that minotaurs can't wear shoes on account of their cloven hoofs. He believes that if someone has to wear all the items, it will have to be a member of a noble race.

Wil and company are a bit grossed out as they think the fins were made out of merfolk skin.

Kiwina agrees with Ayotnom and says a human will have to wear them. Of course a beastfolk, or half-orc could wear them as well, but that's just your DM's 2 cents. He proposes that the next step is to head back to Ardian.

Rolth reminds Elyas that they were tasked with "finding the fins", so these would have to be the "key". He agrees that the next step is to return to Ardian, and that taurs can't wear the fins, though it appears as though he wishes he could.

Tsak is happy they got the 1st challenge done, and obtained the item needed. He is also happy about the wealth obtained, but he is worn out. He heads to the galley, and helps make dinner, than heads to bead after eating.

Falco suggests that they probably won't fully understand until they have obtained all the "keys". He agrees they need to head back to Ardian.

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Everyone can make a DC 16 knowledge nature check. Highlight to display spoiler: {The fins appear to be made out of shark skin}

Since the Rose is no longer in the tunnel, and is sitting on the ocean floor with no obstructions in any direction except the one from which they came, it is simply a case of surfacing and sailing back to Ardian. It takes a day longer to return than it took to arrive, due to a nasty storm you had to sail around, but all in all, the trip was uneventful. you arrive at Ardian's house and your are ushered into his study. when you show him the fins, he seems overjoyed. "All my research finally has meaning. This proves my conclusions are true, as well as the stories. This also means that The Deep is most definitely trying to return, and we must hurry. Which challenge would you like to attempt next?"

Here are the challenges again:

The Challenge of Might -
You must fight to prove your ability, don’t be shocked by what you come upon. A husk is needed.

The Challenge of Speed -
Fleet of tail and fleet of fin, are you quick enough to swim? Prove you don’t need them to gain the Key. Find the fins. (Complete)

The Challenge of Durability -
Rocks and disruption, you must endure the onslaught, you are not allowed to harm those that challenge you. The gifts given during this challenge are what you seek.

The Challenge of Charm -
Their call is dangerous, but you must convince them to give up something beautiful, it is the key.

The Challenge of Discernment -
The Guardian will offer a question, you must find a solution. The heart is what you seek.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20=11 ; d6=1 ;
Thursday May 19th, 2022 1:06:09 PM
Wil rolls his wooden die and states that he would like to take the 1st of the 5 remaining tasks.
"Got to give some things to Wardd," he says.
"I don't agree," Wil sighs when Cicero interrupts him but he doesn't argue.
"Maybe we could do a challenge to remove voices," he says quietly but then...
Thankfully Wil decides the joke about the Fishman boots is inappropriate to bring up again to the grumpy merman so he just smiles when he thinks about it.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|CSB: Arrows(21)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+13(MS)Attack 1(20)x3)) d20+4=9
Thursday May 19th, 2022 1:15:23 PM
Mak took the news that a human would have to be the one with aplomb knowing that whoever was chosen would be up to the task. For now it would be interesting to see what Ardian had to say about it. Of course that man was more interested in crowing about how right he had been.

The nobleman looked at Tsak and rolled his eyes at the wizards behavior. "If we decide on that Charm one imma need me a potion." Mak said in common that was more common than he'd typically have used.

OOC: Catacombs to get Owl's Wisdom or something to resist charm.
KS: Nature +4, Roll 9. Fail.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=17 ;
Thursday May 19th, 2022 5:59:08 PM
(Know nature = 17)

Kiwina has no preference on which task to take next. A fight is probably not what he would have chosen, but it will have to be undertaken at some time. So Wil's method is as good as any.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday May 19th, 2022 7:14:42 PM
Rolth is fine with a fight, but asks whether the party has any spells to help resist electrical attacks, since there seems to be a hint of that. "Might be fighting some kind of giant electric eel or something, right?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26
Thursday May 19th, 2022 11:41:17 PM
Ayotnom says, "I can cast resist energy up to 4 times in a day if I use all my second level spell slots. It would allow 4 of us to ignore the first 10 points of electric damage. Give me my share of the loot from the first chest, a quick trip to the catacombs and a day and I can scribe a scroll of protection from energy into my spell book which would allow 3 more of us to have 72 points of electric damage absorbed. Better question where are we going to get a husk and what kind of husk are we talking about? A corn husk?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted d20+1=12 ;
Friday May 20th, 2022 4:24:46 AM
(Knowledge vs spoiler =12 fail)

I can do a resist energy/electricity for myself, so that with your spells that should cover all 8. And I think the husk is the reward for completing the challenge, not a requirement to attempt it.

Tsak turns to Mak I don't think there are enough charm potions in the Wold for you mate!

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday May 20th, 2022 9:31:06 AM
I also am familiar with the resist energy spell, we should have plenty to go around, though i imagine the challenge will be more difficult than that. if the first challenge is any indication we will need to rely on teamwork and creativity rather than just spell preparation.

Elyas doesn't have any opinion on which challenge to go for next. they all have to be done, why spend time deliberating on what order? he is happy to go with the randomly rolled one.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday May 20th, 2022 11:47:11 AM

Wil suggests going in order, and leaving things to Wardd. Some of his "friends" disagree.

Mak is curious as to what Ardian thinks about a human wearing all the keys, but the wizard won't stop bragging that he was right. He tells Tsak if he has to face the challenge of charm, he's going to need some magical help.

Kiwina figures Wil's method is as good as any, though he isn't keen on a fight.

Rolth is down for a fight, but asks if anyone has any spells that offer protection from electricity, as the clue alludes to the idea that they will be fighting some electricity using opponent, maybe a giant electrical eel.

Ayotnom says he can cast resist electricity 4 times, and with a wee bit of coin, and some time, he can cast protection from energy. He wonders about the husk.

Tsak claims he can hook himself up with electricity protection, than turns to Mak and suggests that a potion wouldn't be of much use to him.

Elyas lets everyone know he can hook people up with electricity protection, but suggests teamwork maybe more important than the right spell load out. He's fine with any order.

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With no other idea's the Petals decide to take Wil's idea and tell Ardian they with to try the Challenge of Might next. "Very good, the test of might it is!", Ardian proclaims as he claps his hands together. It is pretty obvious that he doesn't care which order you do the challenges in, he is just excited that so far his research is being proven true, and he hasn't wasted such a large portion of his life. Having your life's work vindicated tends to cause some excitement. "I'll come down to the docks, in the morning, and re-calculate Garmin for you." With that, in typical Ardian fashion, the wizard stands up and leaves the room, apparently he is heading to bed, and you are left to show yourselves out.

The next morning, as soon as the sun is up, you find Ardian on board the deck of the Rose adjusting Garmin. "That should do the trick, I'll await your return!" With that the elderly wizard leaves the sip, and you are free to set sail. Do our intrepid heroes wish to depart immediately, of is there anything they wish to do before departure?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|CSB: Arrows(21)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+13(MS)Attack 1(20)x3))
Friday May 20th, 2022 11:55:51 AM
As they were leaving the wizards home Mak hit Tsak on the shoulder. "Not to be more smooth talking. I'm already good at that, but to resist those magical sirens that are likely to be all over that charm challenge thing. I've no resistance to the ladies."

Mak needed to reequip, so he bought another 80 arrows for his longbow. Since they weren't doing the Challenge of charm he wouldn't need a potion.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday May 20th, 2022 1:19:11 PM
Since Rolth is worried about electrical attacks, Kiwina prepares his spells for the journey accordingly. But he has no other preparations and is ready to go once the course is set in the magic compass.

Ranger:
1st -- Resist Energy, Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday May 20th, 2022 1:52:37 PM
I am ready when all of you are Elyas says. he prepares spells for the journey expecting to need some resistance spells.

He has nothing else he needs to do on shore, so he helps the crew make preparations to leave

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 4X magic missile
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Baleful Polymorph, 2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted
Saturday May 21st, 2022 12:08:20 AM
To Mak Oh yeah, the ladies'll be all over you like blowies at a barbie, you'll be swatting 'em off. Maybe you can be the distraction while the rest of the team steals the, the whatever it is...

Once back at the ship Tsak spends time with Esmerelda, as he kind of ignored her yesterday. He gives her coat a thorough brush, getting rid of any knots. He then meditates on his spells for the next day, does a spot of fishing from the back deck as the sun goes down, then heads to his hammock for a well earned rest.

Spells:
Cure Light Wounds x1
Delay poison x1
Alarm x1
Resist energy x1

(OOC Aussie slang translation: blowies are blow flies, large buzzy flies that bite; and a barbie is a bbq)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+9=26 ; d20+16=34 ;
Saturday May 21st, 2022 10:49:52 PM
Rolth is ready to set sail. He will help operate the ship and keep watch.

Profession Sailor = 26
Perception - 34

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Sunday May 22nd, 2022 9:45:35 PM
Wil thought about making changes but decided not too.
He joined the others on the Rose. He spent his time talking to the brambletaurs, very curious in these new plant hybrids.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing - used., - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV)- used D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26
Sunday May 22nd, 2022 10:19:16 PM
Ayotnom takes a 204 gold piece advance from his share of the treasure (from the 10,000 gp) and goes to the catacombs seeking his ink and special materials for scribing the spell into his spell book.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday May 23rd, 2022 9:39:52 AM
"I can help deal with the electrical damage easy enough. I will focus on water breathing and energy protection for a bit. The rest can keep their energies for the challenges."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (4/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday May 23rd, 2022 10:57:19 AM

Mak informs Tsak that he wants to be better equipped for resisting the ladies, and less concerned about being a smooth talker. He purchases some more arrows.

Kiwina preps spells for an electrical encounter, and is ready to go.

Elyas also preps for an electrical encounter, and is ready to go.

Tsak gives Mak a hard time talking about dealing with females, than heads back to the ship to care for his kitty, and take a nap.

Rolth takes the helm.

Wil decides not to change his spell load out, and instead spends time chatting with the brambletaur members of the crew.

Ayotnom heads to the Catacombs and gets the bits he needs to scribe a spell into his spell book.

Falco informs everyone that he will prepare water breathing and resistance spells.

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After some quick pre-trip preps, the Rose sets sail, following Garmin's course, as calculated by Ardian. After a half day of sailing, the needle on Garmins dial changes direction, indicating that you have just sailed over the destination, and that you have arrived. The crew decides to take a sounding, and discovers that the water here is fairly shallow, only a few hundred feet deep.

Do our intrepid heroes wish to take the Rose under the waves, or do they wish to just swim to the bottom?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Monday May 23rd, 2022 11:15:14 AM
Mak looked over the bow of the Rose at the churning dark water and whistled. "I'm going to need some of that free movement magic if you want us to take a dip in the water captain. Some water breathing would be helpful as well. Also unless there is a large pocket of air down there, I'll be swinging a sword instead of shooting arrows."

About that time Mak reached for his belt and realized he'd forgotten to buy daggers. Those had come in handy last time, but like the arrows would require an air pocket. He shrugged and set his bow and quiver on a hook set into the main mast.

"At least it won't get wet."

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 | Luckstone |

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday May 23rd, 2022 2:55:54 PM
"should we take the rose down and take a look?

Elyas looks around from the surface to see if there are any other ships or landmarks around. if it is like the last challenge it is probably all under the water, but with a shallower sounding this time, maybe not

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday May 23rd, 2022 3:32:10 PM
"Even though it's only a few hundred feet. I would take the Rose down so we have a base of operations. I'm sure we will run into something. This is a Strength test, right? What does that mean?"

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday May 23rd, 2022 7:56:24 PM
Kiwina agrees with taking the ship down. A few hundred feet will still place them well under the surface. But in case something comes at them quickly, he encourages the others to have their plans for who gets what spells thought out in advance.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=30 ;
Monday May 23rd, 2022 10:34:57 PM
Rolth agrees with taking the Rose down below. He would definitely appreciate having waterbreathing cast upon him in advance! He will stand by the casters with weapons ready and a sharp eye out as we go.

(Perception = 30 to spot threats and hazards)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, hasted
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 12:40:28 AM
Tsak is in agreeance about taking the Rose down, about having water breathing and free movement, and about using his sword rather than bow and bolts.
He makes sure Esmerelda is safely below deck, takes on any magic anyone is happy to give him and decides to stay on deck rather than climb to the crows nest.
Does anyone remember what we're up against, and what we're looking for as a quest item? Is this the one that mentions electricity?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 1:07:52 AM
When Ayotnom prepares spells for the day he leaves his third level spell slots open and spends 3 hours of the trip scribing the scroll he purchased into his spell book.

Before the party figures out what they are doing at their destination he takes the 15 minutes needed to fill the empty slots.

When he is done his prepared spells for the day look like:

0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Mage Armor, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Protection From Energy, Protection From Energy, Protection from energy

He says, "Regardless if we are taking the Rose down or not, I have purposely prepared my spells for today to stock protection from and resist energy. We should be pretty well protected against electric attacks I think."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 9:11:30 AM
"Taking the Rose down makes the most sense to me. Gives us a base of operations at least."

Falco chimes in before casting Water Breathing on the group just before they head below the waves. Even in the ship it seems better to have the water breathing option set.

"I can give out two Protection from Energy and one Resist Energy for those that feel they will need it the most. That leaves on Resist Energy in reserve in case it is needed." Again he will cast these before they submerge as they have long durations.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (4/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 11:24:43 AM

Mak assumes they are going to swim for it, and sets his bow aside, as he asks for freedom of movement and water breathing.

Elyas looks around for anything, but all he sees is water in every direction. he asks if they should take the Rose down to the ocean floor.

Wil suggests taking the Rose down, even if it's just a base of operations.He asks what a strength test might initial.

Kiwina wants to take the Rose down, but suggests everyone be ready with the spells they wish to use, in case something happens.

Rolth also wishes to take the Rose down. He would like some water breathing, andt stands by the casters, weapons out.

Tsak wants to take the Rose under. He would also enjoy some water breathing and freedom of movement, as he plans to use his sword. He asks if theis is the challenge that hints at electricity.

Ayotnom preps and scribes spells customized for defending against electricity.

Falco wants the take the Rose down. He casts waterbreathing on everyone and some electricity protection on those who need it most.

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It is decided to take the Rose down. Since the water isn't extremly deep here, it doesn't take long to make it to the ocean floor. A quick scan of the area, and you find a 60 ft diameter circular stone platform that extends 5 ft off the ocean floor. You are sure that this is the location of the next challenge. do our intrepid heroes wish to sail into tha dais, or swim?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|18/13/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 12:40:14 PM
That it was decided to take the ship down didn't matter so much to the young nobleman. Mak didn't know what to expect and that a 60' pedestal was sitting on the ocean floor, one large enough for the Rose to rest upon it, meant that he might just have a chance to use his bow.

So when the ship went to move he shrugged his quiver onto his shoulder and grabbed the bow in his offhand. "How long is that electrical resistance supposed to last?" he asked

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 | Water Breathing 960 Minutes, Ship Air Bubble 1 Day, Luckstone |

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=17 ;
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 3:54:05 PM
Rolth will happily accept a Water Breathing and Protection from Energy (Electricity) from Falco. He is wary of sailing directly onto the platform and suggests that we set the Rose down right next to it instead. Don't want to lose this wonderful vessel!" That said, if the majority want to sail onto it, he will accept that as well. Either way, he will cast Bless on the party and crew a moment before we arrive, and will start to Inspire Courage just before we land or step upon the platform. And of course take another close look around for threats.

(Perception = 17)

Bless = +1 morale bonus to hit and saves vs fear;

Inspire Courage = +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.)

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Protection from Energy (Electricity) = 96/96hp left
Bless 1/30r used
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 1/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 6:04:22 PM
To Kiwina, the Rose is home. He does not plan to sail her onto the platform without thoroughly investigating it first. He casts a resist energy while he waits to see if anyone else wants to go with him.

Active:
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 7:59:05 PM
"Willing to supplement some casting. I have a few spells to gift. Maybe we should park nearby and swim. I can cast Water Breathing but I'm not a good swimmer."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement,
Channel 4d6

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 10:43:25 PM
Ayotnom says, "I do not think we should sail the ship onto the dais lest we get the ship embroiled in some battle that may cause it to be destroyed. I can cast protection from and resist shock damage on folks. The resistance I can confer will last for an hour and the protection will last up to an hour or until 72 points of damage have been absorbed. So who wants what? The resistance will allow you to ignore the first 10 points of shock damage and the protection will absorb up to 72 points of damage total. The spells do stack so if someone wants both they can have both. I'm at least going to put a protection from energy on myself that would leave 2 more protections and 4 resists."

He casts the spell on himself as well as mage armor

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 9 hours
Water Breathing from Falco

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Protection From Energy, Protection From Energy, Protection from energy - cast

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec
Wednesday May 25th, 2022 2:36:08 AM
Tsak takes on the water breathing from Falco, the blessing and courage from Rolth as well as using his own Resist Energy (Electrical) spell. He stands at the ships rail, on the side facing the platform.

I'll have a protection Ayotnom, if no-one else wants it? What about the movement freedom thingy, is anyone offering that?

He looks at Mak Whaddya reckon it'll be? More eels, a giant shark, or long-legged crabs like giant, underwater spiders? He shivers a bit at the last, wishing he didn't have such a vivid imagination.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/-|(FA,WN,BS,IC,PS,WF)**|1d6+10(15)x2))
Wednesday May 25th, 2022 9:21:51 AM
Mak said in response to Tsak's request. "Me too. I think I'll end up being a front liner this time. Hey I could use one of those free movement spells as well."

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 | Water Breathing 959.9 Minutes, Resistance Electircal 60 Minutes, Luckstone |

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday May 25th, 2022 9:34:48 AM
Elyas will also take a water breathing spell. He agrees that the Rose should be set down away from the weird pedestal.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday May 25th, 2022 12:01:10 PM

Mak wonders if he will get to use his bow after all. He asks how long the electrical resistance is supposed to last.

Rolth is happy to receive water breathing and energy resistance from Falco. He doesn't wish to risk the ship, and would prefer to swim the rest of the way. He casts bless, and begins to inspire courage.

Kiwina also doesn't wish to risk the Rose. He casts resist energy on himself.

Wil is willing to help with the spell casting, and suggest parking the Rose, and than traveling the rest of the way.

Ayotnom also wishes to leave the Rose out of the stone circle, and offers protection and resistance spells.

Tsak gets protected from his friends, and adds some of his own. He asks if anyone is handing out freedom of movement spells, and asks Mak what kind of threat he thinks they will face.

Mak also would appreciate some freedom of movement.

Elyas take a water breathing and agrees that swimming the rest of the way would be wise.

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(OOC..To move things along a bit, please feel free to mention any other actions you wish to preform before departing the Rose, as part of your post, along with your response to today's DM post.)

The consensus is to depart the Rose and either swim or walk the rest of the way. You find a nice place to set the Rose down, about 50 ft from the dais, and travel, under your own power, the rest of the way. If you are swimming, and don't have a swim speed, you need to make a DC 10 swim check, as the waters are pretty calm down here. If you are walking, on the ocean floor, you will need to have at least 50 lbs of equipment or other dead weight to keep you from floating, and will be traveling as though walking through difficult terrain (1/2 speed), unless you are under the influence of a "Freedom of Movement" spell,. on which case, as long as you are weighted properly, you can travel as normal.

How ever you travel to the dais, walking or swimming, once the whole party has stepped onto the platform, a quick lookie lue revels that the dais is easily recognizable as carved by intelligent hands, as it is to perfectly round, with perfectly vertical and smooth sides and a perfectly flat top, to be a natural formation. Moments after arriving onto the dais, a booming voice can be heard inside your head saying, ”Arrre yooouu herrre to collllect the keyyyy to the Deeeepppp Priiison?”

I added a map to the header, please place yourself wherever you wish within the stone dais.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+1=3 ;
Wednesday May 25th, 2022 3:43:30 PM
Wil attempts to swim but gets no-where fast. Looks like he will end up toward the back of the group as he struggles.
He casts Freedom of Movement on himself and he is not sure if that can be shared but is willing to share.

He arrives at the dais and asks the group, "do we want a key to a prison? We don't want to let the Deeeeep out but is that what we are looking for?"

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday May 25th, 2022 7:48:48 PM
Kiwina is willing to help those who need it get over to the dais. He's a little surprised Wil's armor isn't heavy enough to keep him down.

"Yes, we are looking for the key. The Deep seems to be making its presence felt in the Wold again."

Active:
* Cloak of the Manta Ray
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=31
Wednesday May 25th, 2022 9:03:21 PM
Rolth booms back, "Yyeeeessss, wweeee aarrree mmmiiiiggghhhtttyyy rreeeaaadddyy ttooo rruummbbbllleee!" He continues to sing his inspiring song and the bless spell remain in effect on the party.

Perception = 31 to notice threats emerging.

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Protection from Energy (Electricity) = 96/96hp left
Bless 2/30r used
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 1/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec
Wednesday May 25th, 2022 11:57:43 PM
Tsak makes his way over to the platform and takes up a 10 oclock position next to Rolth's 8 oclock. At this point, with voices in his head, he's not sure whether to face inward or outward to meet any opposition. Eventually he ends up facing out toward the Rose.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 26 d20+1=15 ;
Thursday May 26th, 2022 12:59:14 AM
Ayotnom casts energy resistance on himself and the other 2 protection from energy on Tsak and Mak. He says, "Whoever doesn't have Energy Resistance I have 3 more left to cast. Everyone should have some type of protection"

(Swim: 15)

Ayotnom will oblige anyone who doesn't have resist energy with the spell and then moves over at Rolth's 4 o clock.

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 9 hours
Water Breathing from Falco

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday May 26th, 2022 9:25:46 AM
Elyas casts Resist Energy and Protection from Evil on himself before stepping on o the platform.

He stays right behind Rolth where he can affect the group with spells if needed while being protected a bit by his larger companion.

"We are here to perform your test and earn the key he replies to the voice.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 4X magic missile
Level 2: 1/2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Baleful Polymorph, 2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Resist energy: electricity (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday May 26th, 2022 10:36:29 AM
As the voice speak Falco moves behind Rolth and cast Bless on the party to give that litle advantage.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Dr

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/-|(FA,WN,BS,IC,PS,WF)**|1d6+10(15)x2))
Thursday May 26th, 2022 11:21:13 AM
OOC: Unless he was blessed with FOM Mak is moving at 5' per round.

Mak left his longbow behind and dove into the wall of water that surrounded the ship. As the cold water enveloped him he took in a deep breath and let the water and the breathing magic work. He slowly moved to the edge of the platform and waited with the others.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 7 | Water Breathing 959.8 Minutes, Resistance Electrical 59.9 Minutes, Luckstone |

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday May 26th, 2022 12:01:10 PM

Wil struggles to get to the dais. he casts freedom of movement on himself, and asks his friends if they want the key.

Kiwina helps those who need it to cross over from the Rose to the dais. He's surprised that Wil's armor and gear isn't enough to weigh him down, as he answers the voice.

Rolth channels his inner professional wrestling announcer, and continues to sing.

Tsak arrives at the dais, He isn't sure if this will be an outward or inward struggle.

Ayotnom hands out energy protection and resistance.

Elyas casts some protective spells on himself,than answers that they are looking for the key.

Falco casts bless.

Mak dives I and waits for things to unfold.

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The Petals answer the question with an affirmative. There is a long pause, and everything is silent. Just when you begin to question if you have come to the right place, or maybe the thing is broken, you hear, in the same booming voice, in your head say, "Sooo beee iiiit!"You than see 8 galvos slowly appear out of thin air. For a visual reference, when they appear, it resembles the transporters, from Star Trek.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday May 26th, 2022 12:23:29 PM
Oh boy, here we go again! at least it's about what we expected, right?

Elyas quickly kicks things off with a Haste spell, making everyone faster as the things approach

[haste for everyone! more movement, +1 AC, +1 to Hit, extra attack in a full round action!]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 4X magic missile
Level 2: 1/2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 1/2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Baleful Polymorph, 2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Resist energy: electricity (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
Haste (10 rounds)

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37|Handaxe, MW|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,H,BS,FD)**|1d6+4(20)x3))
Thursday May 26th, 2022 1:44:33 PM
Mak grimaced at the sight of the all too familiar foes. He pulled out a potion and drank that then drew his handaxe. Even though he was unfamiliar with the intracacies of it's use Mak hoped that in this very fight his new weapon would give him the advantage he needed. He quickly realized he was way outclassed here and out of his environment. Perhaps he'd serve as a distraction for the more capable fighters.

"All right my friends. No pointy weapons." he said as he prepared to move forward.

**Haste, Bless, Mobility, Fighting Defensively| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 15 |Entropic Shield 20% Miss(Ranged Attacks), Water Breathing 959.8 Minutes, Resistance Electrical 59.9 Minutes, Cat's Grace, Luckstone |

OOC: With the DR10/Slashing they have Mak actually does more damage with a handaxe 1d6+4 without any of the advantages of his class. If he were top side he'd have taken the DR penalty and used his bow, so it's probably good you didn't waste a FoM on him.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday May 26th, 2022 2:20:17 PM
"All I have is pointy weapons," Wil says sadly but then adds, "they are all magic though."
"Best two out of three. That's something I can get behind." He says with a broad smile as he casts Entropic shield on Mak. He stays near the back of the pack to avoid the flying little creatures.

"Casting Sanctuary next, who wants it?" he asks

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+15=35 ; d8+11=16 ;
Thursday May 26th, 2022 9:17:42 PM
Rolth breaks into a rage, keeps singing his fight song, and walks over the galvo 7 to take a swing. He reminds folks that we know from before that area of effect spells seem to really hurt these things, and slashing weapons don't work so well.

INSPIRE COURAGE continues for the party.

+1 morningstar to hit +15 = 35, damage 1d8+11 = 16

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Protection from Energy (Electricity) = 96/96hp left
Blessed
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=16 ; d10+6=13 ;
Thursday May 26th, 2022 10:53:59 PM
Kiwina isn't happy. These things again? We can hardly hurt them with piercing weapons, and we can hardly fight underwater with anything else. Not to mention they never seem to miss with an attack and live underwater.

"Rolth, slashing is what did work. It's just hard to do underwater." Kiwina converts his weapon into a glaive and, surrounded by his ghostly relatives, attacks the nearest galvo.

Attacking G2, glaive has reach, hits AC 14 (rolled 16, but should be at -2 slashing underwater) for 13 / 2 = 6 points damage. . . Is it a mistake to stop using his preferred, pointy weapon? Probably not.

Active:
* Cloak of the Manta Ray
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Thursday May 26th, 2022 11:14:34 PM
Ayotnom casts shield on himself and takes a 5 foot step back diagonally

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec d20+15=19 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=29 ; 2d4+3=8 ; 2d4+3=8 ; 2d4+3=11 ;
Friday May 27th, 2022 12:45:09 AM
(Attack1=19, dmg=8; Attack2=14, dmg=8; Attack3=29, dmg=11)

Tsak feels Ayotnom's magic wash over him, he hears the pure bestial joy in Rolth's song, he looks at the rather large slashing weapon in his right hand and thinks YESS! As adrenalin floods his body he moves toward the creature attacking Kiwina (G2) yellsLets Wrangle some Wrigglers and unleashes a flurry of strikes.

Active effects:
Haste
Water breathing
Protection from energy (shock)
Energy resistance (shock)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) |
Friday May 27th, 2022 9:00:02 AM
Ah, yes, you are right, Kiwina! Slashing is best. I'll switch up next time.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday May 27th, 2022 10:03:56 AM
As the others ready for battle Falco watches carefully looking for the first wounds to start to appear and ready to heal.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday May 27th, 2022 2:51:24 PM
"Have Entropic Shield on Mak... umm Sanctuary on the closest neighbor.. "
"Yeah, I said neighbor.. so," he argues with himself, then casts Sanctuary on Falco.
He then moves 30 feet toward Rolth and prepared to cast True Strike.

"I can call them neighbors," he says again apparently still arguing with the voices in his head.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary - used, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

DM Mark Battle Map d20+19=36 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+17=36 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=8 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=31 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=6 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=10 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=30 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=6 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=9 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=25 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=7 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=5 ;
Friday May 27th, 2022 8:27:41 PM
The Petals are not surprised by the sudden appearance of the strange eel composed creatures.

Elyas quickly casts Haste on his friends.
Mak drinks a potion and draws a handaxe. (What potion?)
Wil considers casting Entropic Shield on Mak, but realizes at the last minute that it’s a personal spell so at least he doesn’t waste the spell. Then he asks is anyone wants Sanctuary cast on them, though he knows he will need to move up since it’s a touch spell. He moves up toward Rolth.
Rolth reminds his friends about these creatures. He goes into a rage as he sings, and walks over to attack one. His morning star rips though the eel-mass, though many seem unaffected, inflicting 6 damage (DR 10/Slashing).
Kiwina corrects Rolth even as he changes his weapon to a slashing glave. His attack misses.
Ayotnom casts Shield on himself.
Tsak swings at one, shashing the thing several times with his falchon. Only one blow bites into the eels for 11 damage.
Falco prepares to heal anyone injured.

Blue crackles of electricity dance across the slithering eels that compose each galvo. They attack.

G1 attacks Tsak, biting him for 7 physical damage and 7 electricity. Then he is slammed by two eel swarm appendages for 7 and 8 physical damage and 8 and 6 electricity.

G2 attacks Tsak, biting him for 5 physical damage and 7 electricity. Then he is slammed by two eel swarm appendages for 9 and 6 physical damage and 9 and 10 electricity.

G3 moves up and attacks Kiwina with a slam attack from 10 feet away, missing the centaur.

G4 and G5 move up to attack Ayotnom, missing.

G6 and G8 both attack Rolth with a slam attack. Hitting him for 9 and 6 physical damage and 6 and 9 electricity.

G7 attacks Rolth, biting him for 5 physical damage and 6 electricity. Then he is slammed by two eel swarm appendages for 6 and 7 physical damage and 8 and 5 electricity.

(Those with Energy Resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with Protection from Energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both. Keep track of your Protection from Energy total - it's 12 points per CL.)

(Remember, without Freedom of Movement, slashing and bludgeoning weapons are at -2 to hit. I applied that to the Galvo's slam attacks as well. Underwater rules are here.)
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Galvo 1 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 2 - AC 23 - 11 damage
Galvo 3 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 4 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 6 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 7 - AC 23 - 6 damage
Galvo 8 - AC 23 - 0 damage

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+12=26 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+12=32 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=5 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=22 ; d8+3=4 ;
Sunday May 29th, 2022 8:37:15 PM
A rapier is a piercing weapon and Ayotnom has a 10 foot reach so Ayotnom lashes out with his rapier at G4 taking a full attack and striking blows each time. His second blow catches the eel creature in a particularly vulnerable spot.

26 vs AC; 4 magic (+2) piercing damage
29 vs AC; threat of critical; 32 = confirmed 8 magic (+2) piercing damage + 5 magic (+2) piercing damage from crit
26 vs AC; threat of critical; 22 = no crit; 4 magic (+2) piercing damage

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (78/101 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+12=18 ;
Sunday May 29th, 2022 8:48:02 PM
Rolth continues his raging fight song, dropping his morning star and drawing his glaive to continue the fight. He five foot steps back and to the south, then misses with a swing at galvo 7.

glaive to hit +12 = 18, damage 1d10+10 = miss

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Protection from Energy (Electricity) = 62/96hp left
Bless 3/30r used
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+10=20 ; d20+5=11 ;
Sunday May 29th, 2022 11:32:56 PM
Kiwina stands his ground and makes a full attack with the glaive, but fails to connect with either swing of the weapon. Given their nature and low damage, he does not try his hooves or his cloak's tail barb.

Active:
* Cloak of the Manta Ray (AC currently 22)
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 52/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec d20+14=24 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=15 ; 2d4+3=7 ; 2d4+3=6 ; 2d4+3=9 ;
Monday May 30th, 2022 8:45:18 AM
(OOC -2 for underwater, +1 for luckstone on all attacks)
(Attack1=24, dmg=7; Attack2=29, dmg=6; Attack3=15, dmg=9)

Tsak is knocked around by the galvo, at least the energy protection is taking the brunt of all the electrical attacks. But the only way out is through. He attacks again, getting a few hits in.

Protection from energy=72
Energy resistance
Haste
Luckstone
Water Breathing

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=24 ; d10+6=11 ;
Monday May 30th, 2022 11:54:43 AM
OOC: As pointed out in emails, Kiwina gets one more attack. Although there are some changes to the bonuses, it does not affect success on the attacks already made.

Hasted glaive attack: AC 24 for 11/2 = 5 points slashing damage

Active:
* Haste from Elyas
* Bless from Falco
* Inspire Courage from Rolth
* Cloak of the Manta Ray (AC currently 22)
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday May 30th, 2022 6:28:52 PM
“A personal spell?” Wil says, disappointed. “I did not know we had personal spells. Thanks for letting me know,” he says to an invisible friend.
“Rolth, I gift you Sanctuary and I have to get my friends up and going soon.”
He takes a defensive position

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday May 30th, 2022 7:35:55 PM
Elyas backs up from the front of the fight a bit now that his alies have been hasted. He begins casting another spell, summoning in some additional help!

[begin casting summon monster V]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 4X magic missile
Level 2: 1/2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 1/2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Baleful Polymorph, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Resist energy: electricity (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
Haste (10 rounds)

DM Mark Battle Map d20+19=36 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+17=32 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=8 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=2 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=8 ; 2d6=2 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+17=27 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=7 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=3 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+17=31 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=7 ; 2d6+6=9 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=9 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=10 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=29 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+17=33 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=10 ; 2d6=9 ;
Monday May 30th, 2022 8:28:30 PM
Ayotnom uses his rapier against the eel-swarm creatures. Though he hits several times, his piercing weapon seems to have no appreciable effect. (DR 10/Slashing)
Rolth realizes his weapon was ineffective and switches to a slashing galve, stepping back as he does so. His swing goes wide.
Kiwina slashes at G2 with his galve. He hits once for 5 damage.
Tsak stands his ground as his falchon slashes at G2, hitting the thing three times!
Mak moves up.
Wil casts Sanctuary on Rolth.
Elyas backs up and starts summoning some help.
Falco (let me know what Falco does and I’ll add it in.)

The Galvo continue to press the attack against the Petals. Blue crackles of electricity dance over them and are transferred to the Petals with each blow.

G1 attacks Tsak, biting him for 9 physical damage and 7 electricity. Then he is slammed by two eel swarm appendages for 9 and 8 physical damage and 4 and 2 electricity.

G2 attacks Tsak, biting him for 9 physical damage and 2 electricity. Then he is slammed by two eel swarm appendages for 9 and 9 physical damage and 4 and 6 electricity.

G3 moves forward 5’ and bites Kiwina 6 physical damage and 7 electricity. Then he is slammed by two eel swarm appendages for 6 and 7 physical damage and 9 and 3 electricity.

G4 moves forward 5’ and bites Ayotnom for 9 physical damage and 6 electricity. Then he is slammed by two eel swarm appendages. The first is a critical hit, but the second is not, for 9 and 6 physical damage and 8 and 9 electricity.

G5 also moves forward 5’ and bites Ayotnom 7 physical damage and 7 electricity. Then he is slammed by two eel swarm appendages for 5 and 9 physical damage and 10 and 8 electricity.

G6 moves forward 5’ to attack Rolth, making his will save (14) against Sanctuary, with two slam attacks from 10’ away. Rolth is hit twice for 4 and 9 physical damage and 6 and 6 electricity.

G8 moves forward 5’ to attack Rolth, making his will save (19) against Sanctuary, with two slam attacks from 10’ away. Rolth is hit twice for 8 and 6 physical damage and 6 and 7 electricity.

G7 attacks Rolth, making his will save (17) against Sanctuary, with two slam attacks from 10’ away. Rolth is hit twice for 7 and 5 physical damage and 8 and 10 electricity.

(Those with energy resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with protection from energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both.)

(Remember, without Freedom of Movement, slashing weapons are at -2 to hit. Underwater rules are here.)
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Galvo 1 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 2 - AC 23 - 11+5+7+6+9 damage
Galvo 3 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 4 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 6 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 7 - AC 23 - 6 damage
Galvo 8 - AC 23 - 0 damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (39/101 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 22) | d20+12=28 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=16 ; d10+10=18 ; d10+10=15 ; d4+4=6 ;
Monday May 30th, 2022 9:03:34 PM
Rolth hopes that he can hold out one more round, until some reinforcements arrive to hold the line. He makes attacks with his glaive and lunging paw and bite strikes on galvo 7 (Lunge Feat), all while continuing his Inspiring, raging fight song.

glaive to hit (haste) +12 = , damage 1d10+10/2 = 9 Slashing
glaive to hit +12 = , damage 1d10+10/2 = 7 S
glaive iterative to hit +7 = , damage 1d10+10/2 = miss S
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 25, damage 1d4+4/2 = 3 B,S (corrected to hit roll -2 for B,S not P)
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 17, damage 1d4+4/2 = miss B,S
Bite to hit +11 = 16, damage 1d4+4 = miss B,P,S

Total damage to galvo 7 = 19, after halving, etc.

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Protection from Energy (Electricity) = 19/96hp left
Bless 4/30r used
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 5/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 31/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Monday May 30th, 2022 9:34:19 PM
(OOC1: My crit did a total of 13 damage; shouldn't that have overcome the DR?)
(OOC2: Energy Resistance Applies first and since all the damage was less than 10 Ayotnom takes no damage and no absorbtion was triggered as resistance stacks)

Ayotnom takes a full round withdrawl action to P8 as he really couldn't withstand another attack like the one he just withstood.

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack

Kiwina (Steve M) 87/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 6 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=26 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+12=24 ; d10+6=16 ; d10+6=7 ;
Monday May 30th, 2022 11:10:46 PM
The galvo's onslaught is unpleasant, but fortunately is only being attacked by one of them. He continues attacking G2.

Attacks hit AC's 26, 22, and 24 -- one miss -- for 16/2 = 8 and 7/2 = 3 slashing damage.

"Eight of these things is a bit much for us, we already know that fighting them under more favorable conditions. This is a test of strength -- do you think that means combat or that we should try something else like pushing them back?" Kiwina has no illusions that he can push back a mass of swarming eels, but maybe someone else will have a better idea.

Active:
* Haste from Elyas
* Bless from Falco
* Inspire Courage from Rolth
* Cloak of the Manta Ray (AC currently 22)
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 4d6=14 ;
Tuesday May 31st, 2022 9:42:27 AM
Seeing that the petals are taking damage at this point Falco shifts forward a little with a kick of his legs and calls forth the power of the Warper-Sar. "Warper-sar close their wounds so we may continue the good fight."

{Channel: 14}
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37|Handaxe, MW|15/-/-/-/15(H)|(H,BS,FD)**|1d6+4(20)x3)) d20+15=27 ; d6+4=6 ;
Tuesday May 31st, 2022 10:19:47 AM
Mak moved forward again with a swimming motion as he settled in beside Tsak. With his handaxe he slashed at the nearest Galvo. His handaxe bit into one of the swarming tentacles as he grimmaced in frustration at he and his friends trouble with these creatures.

"This is a challenge of might, not strength, but your idea of pushing them off the pedestal has some merit."

OOC: Moving to U7, Attacking G2
Mak - G2, Roll 27, Hit. Damage 6 hp (Slashing)

**Fighting Defensively , Haste, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 15 |, Water Breathing 959.6 Minutes, Resistance Electrical 59.7 Minutes, Luckstone |

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=16 ; d20+11=16 ;
Tuesday May 31st, 2022 12:38:30 PM
"Oh my gosh," Wil says as Rolth takes some major hits.
"Heal or offense.. oh my gosh this is hard. He prays a short prayer to Warrd for a boost in courage only to receive a less than clear answer and he begins to cast His Spiritual Weapons.
"Try to survive a few rounds my friends. I can then begin to heal you. Can we push them back any or cause some distraction to prevent this flood of offense.. shields.. anything?"

(SW1: +7 rounds)(AC: 16) 2nd (AC: 16(miss))

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d8+7=14 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=8 ; d8+7=11 ;
Tuesday May 31st, 2022 2:07:05 PM
[OOC: I'll be honest, I have no idea if this is going to work, but I am going to try it. I have read over the paragraphs of rules for it a few times and i think i have it... if the galvos are going to line up so nicely it would be a shame not to attempt it.]

Elyas finishes casting his spell, and a large water elemental appears on the south flank of the galvo line.
[the elemental will have 84 HP and +4 STR due to Augment Summoning]

the elemental immediately turns into a whirlpool and spins through the galvo line, ending just off of the platform. the galvos are buffeted by the swirling water, and the force of the whirpool tried to drag the creatures along the path of the whirlpool.

The whirlpool is 5 feet wide at the base, and makes a cone to a height of 40 feet up. it is 20 feet wide at the top.

Each Galvo takes Two reflex saves. the first one determines if it takes damage. the second determines if it gets swept away. any galvos that fail the second save will be picked up and suspended inside the whirlpool, taking damage ever round, and more importantly going with it wherever it goes. I don't think it will get to it's volume capacity even if it grabs all of them somehow.

The DC for both saves is 21.

Damage rolls (bludgeoning):
G1 = 14
G2 = 9
G3 = 12
G6 = 9
G7 = 8
G8 = 11

any that get suspended in the whirpool will take another 1d8+7 damage.

As soon as the elemental is on its path, elyas begins summoning again

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 4X magic missile
Level 2: 1/2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 1/2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Baleful Polymorph, 0/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Resist energy: electricity (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
Haste (9 rounds)

DM Mark Battle Map d20+17=27 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=33 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=5 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=3 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6+17=24 ; 2d6+17=27 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+17=24 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=6 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=3 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=20 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=8 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=2 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=6 ; d3=1 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=29 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=6 ; 12d6=39 ; 12d6=35 ; 12d6=39 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=2 ; 2d6=4 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=33 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=9 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=3 ;
Tuesday May 31st, 2022 9:18:07 PM
Rolth continues his raging, fighting and singing. He hits G2 for 7, 7 and 3 damage.
Ayotnom retreats. (Previous 3 points of damage noted below - thanks.)
Kiwina hits G2 twice for 8 and 3 damage. The centaur suggest pushing the Galvo off the platform.
Falco channels 14 points of healing to his friends. His burst also heals Galvo 4 and 7 as they are in range (looks like Falco does not have the Selective Channeling feat.)
Mak moves up near Tsak, suggesting some tactics. His movement provokes an AOO from one which misses.
Wil conjures a Spiritual Weapon which misses. (Be sure to let me know whom you are attacking. Remember it takes a move action to move the weapon later.)
Elyas finishes his summoning, and a large Water Elemental appears. It quickly transforms into a whirlpool and rips though the Galvo. G3, G7 and G8 are damaged. G1 and G7 are picked up in the whirlpool and moved.

As the water elemental’s whirlpool moves off the platform, a strange thing happens. The two Galvo it held suddenly dissipate into a mass of eels caught in the whirlpool and no longer have a discernible humanoid form. But those eels are still held in the whirlpool.

G5 moves 5’ and attacks Falco. He is bit for 8 points of physical damage and 8 points of electricity damage. Then two slam attacks hit him for 6 and 5 physical damage and 3 and 8 electricity.

G4 moves up 5’ and attacks Rolth with two slam attacks, hitting once for 5 physical damage and 7 electricity.

G8 moves 5’ and attacks Rolth. He is bit for 6 points of physical damage and 8 points of electricity damage. Then two slam attacks hit him for 9 and 6 physical damage and 5 and 2 electricity.

G6 moves 5’ and attacks Rolth. He is bit for 4 points of physical damage and 2 points of electricity damage. Then two slam attacks hit him for 6 and 8 physical damage and 7 and 1 electricity.
G3 moves 5’ toward Kiwina and attacks. He is bit for 8 points of physical damage and 7 points of electricity damage. Then two slam attacks hit him for 9 and 6 physical damage and 2 and 4 electricity.

G2 attacks Tsak. He is bit for 9 points of physical damage and 9 points of electricity damage. Then two slam attacks hit him for 4 and 9 physical damage and 8 and 3 electricity.

(Those with energy resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with protection from energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both.)

(Remember, without Freedom of Movement, slashing weapons are at -2 to hit. Underwater rules are here.)
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Galvo 1 - AC 23 - 0 damage?
Galvo 2 - AC 23 - 38+9+7+3+8+3 damage
Galvo 3 - AC 23 - 12 damage
Galvo 4 - AC 23 - 3-3 damage
Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 6 - AC 23 - 0 damage
Galvo 7 - AC 23 - 6-6+8 damage?
Galvo 8 - AC 23 - 11 damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-5/101 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) |
Tuesday May 31st, 2022 10:15:16 PM
Rolth is staggered by the series of blows from the galvo, which completely strip away his protection from energy. Reaching deep, he finds the strength to withdraw from the combat, despite his grievous wounds. (Diehard to remain conscious but staggered, losing a HP to use the withdraw action.) He remains in a rage, and continues his inspiring song to help his allies.

Effect Tracking:
Staggered (Diehard)
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Protection from Energy (Electricity) = 0/96hp left
Bless 5/30r used
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 6/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 4/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21+4=25 (T15/F14) 7/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec 5d8=16 ;
Tuesday May 31st, 2022 10:56:02 PM
(OOC sorry I missed yesterday. Tsak went down to -1 from yesterday, I'm playing that he used orc ferocity to cast cure light wounds on himself for 16 health, then he had some healing from Falco, then got hit again today.)

(Cure Light Wounds =16)

Tsak has been hit hard, things went dark there for a bit. The spells protecting him from electricity are holding together, but not much else is. He goes into total defence for this round.

Need healing, not a strategy lesson he snaps at Wil

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 45/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Tuesday May 31st, 2022 11:42:20 PM
Ayotnom moves diagonally and draws his cold iron kama in his other hand.

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d6+3=4 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=4 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+2=10 ;
Wednesday June 1st, 2022 9:37:04 AM
Wil runs to P7 and Channels Energy for 17

(SW1: +6 rounds)(AC: 26)- Ht: 10; 2nd (AC: 19(miss)): Attacking G6

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 3d6 + 3

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 4d6=14 ;
Wednesday June 1st, 2022 9:43:25 AM
Falco floats back just out of reach and calls on the Warper-sar again to heal the group knowing that multiple party members are injured.

{Channel: 14}

"We need a couple of these down, hard to keep up the healing with so many getting hit!"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d8+7=11 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=8 ; d8+7=14 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=11 ; d20+15=29 ; 2d6+23=29 ;
Wednesday June 1st, 2022 12:39:21 PM
The large water elemental stays in whirlpool form (2nd of 4 rounds).

the creatures inside of the whirpool take damage (just going to roll once, no idea how many eels are in there or what is going to happen to them...)
11 damage

it then comes careening back across the platform, double moving in a path that will connect with each of the 5 galvos on the right side of the area.

2 DC 21 reflex saves for each one of them.
damage G3 = 9
damage G2 = 8
damage G6 = 14
damage G8 = 12
damage G4 = 11

Elyas finishes castin his second summon spell, and am Augmented, Celestial Orca appears on the opposite side of Galvo 5

Seeing an evil creature it enacts Smite Evil and bites at the galvo
29 to hit,
29 slashing damage

Elyas then reaches out to Rolth, casting Resist Energy - Electricity on him, granting resist electricity 20 for 100 minutes.

Sorry my friend, a little late is better than never, though, yes?

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 4X magic missile
Level 2: 0/2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, 2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 1/2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Baleful Polymorph, 0/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Resist energy: electricity (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
Haste (8 rounds)
Resist Energy (electricity) on rolth (100 minutes)
Water Elemental (9 rounds)
Orca Whale (10 rounds)

Kiwina (Steve M) 64/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 5 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+22=26 ;
Wednesday June 1st, 2022 7:53:33 PM
Kiwina can't tale a lot of this sort of punishment, and he can take more than most.

If Kiwina is able to push G3 towards position V4 with a bull rush, then he tries that. He spends a hero point, and includes bonuses for the haste, bless, and inspire courage to achieve an attack of 26. If successful, maybe G3 goes off the dais.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37|Handaxe, MW|15/-/-/-/15(H)|(H,BS,FD)**|1d6+4(20)x3)) d20+15=18 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+15=31 ; 3d6+12=20 ;
Wednesday June 1st, 2022 9:22:44 PM
Mak struck at the galvo three times with his handaxe, hitting only once, but it was a mighty blow.

OOC:
Mak - G2, Roll 18, 35, 20. Miss, crit(31 confirms), miss. Damage 20 hp(Slashing)

DM Mark Battle Map d20+13=19 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=24 ; d8=7 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+19=36 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=23 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=23 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=20 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=21 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday June 1st, 2022 10:29:42 PM
(Falco, Tsak and Ayotnom seem to be gone from the map. I placed them as best I could. Please be careful about deleting people from the map.)

Rolth manages to stay upright though his body tells him to lie down. Staggered, he still maintains his inspirational song.
Tsak having healed himself last round he snaps at Wil, asking for healing for the party. He takes a defensive posture against the onslaught from the Galvo.
Ayotnom moves and draws a weapon.
Wil moves back and channels energy, healing his friends for 17 points. He spiritual weapon is not near an opponent to attack.
Falco also channels energy, healing friends for 14 damage.
Elyas finishes summoning another creature.
Kiwina attempts to bullrush one, but fails (CMD 33.) It attacks Kiwina, biting for 8 physical damage and 11 electricity.
Mak hits G2 for 20 points!

The water elemental whirlpool kills some of the suspended eels while others wriggle free into the open water. It returns to the platform to again rip through the Galvo. It damages a couple and picks up G2 and G4, and again, as it exits the platform these two suspended Galvo disseminate into a bunch of eels in the whirlpool.

Then the orca bites into G5 for 29 damage.

G3 attacks Kiwina. He is bit for 4 points of physical damage and 6 points of electricity damage. Then two slam attacks hit him for 8 and 9 physical damage and 8 and 4 electricity.

G6 attacks Tsak. He is struck for 7 points of physical damage and 5 points of electricity damage. His defensive posture pays off as he is missed twice.

G5 attacks the orca, biting it for 9 physical damage and 4 points of electricity damage. Then two slam attacks hit him for 9 and 8 physical damage and 6 and 4 electricity.

G8 moves 5’ and attacks Rolth with two slam attacks, hitting him for 5 and 5 physical damage and 11 and 11 electricity.

(Those with energy resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with protection from energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both.)

(Remember, without Freedom of Movement, slashing weapons are at -2 to hit. Underwater rules are here.)

(If you are casting a spell or effect, like channeling energy, you must let me know who is and is not affected.)
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Galvo 2 - AC 23 - 68+20 damage - whirlpool
Galvo 3 - AC 23 - 12+9 damage
Galvo 4 - AC 23 - 11 damage - whirlpool
Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 29 damage
Galvo 6 - AC 23 - 14 damage
Galvo 8 - AC 23 - 11 damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/101 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 22) | d20+12=21 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=25 ; d10+10=14 ; d4+4=6 ;
Wednesday June 1st, 2022 10:45:39 PM
Rolth grins in relief as the double wave of healing from Wil and Falco washes over him. He smiles positively menacingly when Elyas gives him resistance to electricity. With a lunging ragey fight song, he lashes out in retaliation at galvo eight, but only lands two blows.

glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 21, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss Slashing
glaive to hit +12 = 30, damage 1d10+10/2 = 7 S
glaive iterative to hit +7 = 13, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss S
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 17, damage 1d4+4/2 = miss B,S
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 9, damage 1d4+4/2 = B,S
Bite to hit +11 = 25, damage 1d4+4 = 6 B,P,S

Total damage after halving etc. = 13

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Resist Energy 20 (Electricity)
Bless 6/30r used
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 7/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 5/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21+4=25 (T15/F14) 31/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec d20+16=26 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=26 ; 2d4+4=8 ; 2d4+4=9 ; 2d4+4=9 ;
Wednesday June 1st, 2022 10:55:19 PM
(Attack1=26, Dmg=8; Attack2=28, Dmg=9; Attack3=26, Dmg=9)

Tsak's back in the fight, for now. He slashes out at G6 hoping to make a dent.

(OOC updated attack and dmg stats as per email from BatMark, I was missing out on the Bless and Inspire Courage bumps)

Kiwina (Steve M) 51/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 5 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+22=32 ; d20+14=18 ;
Wednesday June 1st, 2022 11:03:18 PM
Kiwina has learned that this thing can shock him after all. Still, this seems to be a better chance than using his glaive, so he tries once more to push G3 back to V4 and off the platform.

Summoning up his reserves one more time, Kiwina tries to force the enemy back. (Including another hero point.) He does better this time, but still falls short (32 rolled vs 33 needed).

And if that's not enough, he tries again without the hero point (rolled 18, not enough) to the haste and leaves the DM to decide whether a grapple is an attack for the purposes of that spell.

(AC vs AoO is 27, 23 vs normal attacks, including the haste and cloak)

Active:
* Haste from Elyas
* Bless from Falco
* Inspire Courage from Rolth
* Cloak of the Manta Ray
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+7=21 ;
Wednesday June 1st, 2022 11:50:33 PM
Ayotnom moves forward and attacks G8 with the cold iron kama.

21 vs AC; miss

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d8+7=12 ; d4=2 ; d8+7=8 ; d8+7=15 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=25 ; 4d6+1=21 ; 4d6+1=9 ;
Thursday June 2nd, 2022 10:16:34 AM
The whirlpool tactic seems to be working. the elemental comes back around for another pass. there are less galvos to crash through this time, but it still weaves around the Petals to connect with three galvos on its way across the platform and over the far side.

2 DC 21 reflex saves for Galvos 3, 6 and 8
damage for galvo 3 = 12
damage for galvo 6 = 8
damage for galvo 3 = 15

The orca deflects much of the incoming damage from the Galvo due to its celestial nature! (DR 5/evil and resist electricity 10) currently at 84/95 HP
It continues to fight #5, now flanking with Ayotnom.
22 to hit, misses.

Elyas moves back to get a better line, then fires two scorching rays at the closest galvo (#5)
20 to hit vs touch AC for 21 fire damage
25 to hit vs touch AC for 9 fire damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 4X magic missile
Level 2: 0/2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, 1/2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 1/2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 3X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Baleful Polymorph, 0/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Resist energy: electricity (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
Haste (7 rounds)
Resist Energy (electricity) on rolth (100 minutes)
Water Elemental (8 rounds) 84/84 HP
Orca Whale (9 rounds) - 84/95 HP

"Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37|Handaxe, MW|15/-/-/-/15(H)|(H,BS,FD,IC)**|1d6+4(20)x3)) d20+15=27 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+10=15 ; d6+4=9 ;
Thursday June 2nd, 2022 1:43:04 PM
Mak moved around the Galvo to get into a flanking position and attacked it.

OOC:
Mak - G6, Roll 27, hit. Damage 9 hp Slashing.

Tsak should get a flanking bonus now. Note Maks AC 36 to AoO from moving.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 4d6=11 ;
Thursday June 2nd, 2022 2:00:12 PM
Falco continues being the floating healing platform as he shifts a little more and once again calls on the warper-sar.

{Channel: 11}

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d6+3=8 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+2=6 ; d8+2=10 ;
Thursday June 2nd, 2022 6:14:18 PM
Wil cast a wave of Positive Energy a 2nd time for 21 HP within a 30 foot radius
(OOC: not sure if the Spiritual Weapon gets these, but looks like I didn't need it for one)

To Hit Damage
Bless +1 (morale)
Inspire Courage +1 (Competence) +1 (Competence)
Haste +1 (Untyped)

(SW1: +5 rounds)(AC: 12)- Ht: 10; 2nd (AC: 31(28-confirm)(16 ht ): Attacking G8 is closest

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 3d6 + 3

DM Mark Battle Map d20+19=28 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+17=29 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+17=29 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ;
Thursday June 2nd, 2022 6:47:58 PM
Rolth is bolstered by healing and protection and lays into the nearest Galvo with glee, hitting twice.
Tsak attacks the Galvo menacing him, hitting it three times.
Kiwina heroically tries to shove one off the platform, but the thing manages to slither out of the way. It bites him in retaliation for 6 physical damage and 2 electricity.
Ayotnom moves in to attack. This provokes an attack from G5, which misses.
Elyas fires two Scorching Rays at G5. He sees the ray hit the swarm-like eel mass, but the effect is almost negligible as it only seems to damage the first eels it hits (no effect from physically damaging targeted spells.)
Mak moves, provoking a attack from G6. It misses, but Mak does not, slashing the thing.
Falco channels energy, healing friend and foe alike for 11 points.
Wil seems to be two places at once (?) as he heals both friend and foe (but not G3) alike for 21 points.

The water elemental whirlpool holds some of the eels from the dissipated Galvo, again killing some of the suspended eels while others wriggle free into the open water. It returns to the platform to once again rip through the Galvo. It damages G6 for 8 points of damage. It also picks up G3, and as it again exits the platform this Galvo disseminates into a bunch of eels in the whirlpool.

Then the orca misses G5.

G5 shifts 5’ to avoid the whale and attacks Ayotnom, missing the minotaur three times.

G6 attacks Tsak. He is bit for 5 points of physical damage and 8 points of electricity damage. Then two slam attacks hit him for 4 and 7 physical damage and 10 and 7 electricity.

G8 attacks Ayotnom. He is bit for 4 points of physical damage and 6 points of electricity damage. One slam attacks hits him for 6 physical damage and 8 electricity.

(Those with energy resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with protection from energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both.)

(Remember, without Freedom of Movement, slashing weapons are at -2 to hit. Underwater rules are here.)
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Galvo 3 - AC 23 - 12+9-11=10 damage - whirlpool
Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 29-11-21=0 damage
Galvo 6 - AC 23 - 38+9-11-21+8=23 damage
Galvo 8 - AC 23 - 24-11-21=0 damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (48/101 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 22) | d20+12=30 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+11=14 ; d10+10=13 ; d10+10=16 ; d10+10=17 ; d4+4=6 ;
Thursday June 2nd, 2022 7:41:16 PM
Rolth keeps up his inspirational singing and makes lunging, raging attacks on galvo 8.

glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 30, damage 1d10+10/2 = 6 Slashing
glaive to hit +12 = 24, damage 1d10+10/2 = 8 S
glaive iterative to hit +7 = 27, damage 1d10+10/2 = 8 S
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 18, damage 1d4+4/2 = miss B,S
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 29, damage 1d4+4/2 = 3 B,S
Bite to hit +11 = 14, damage 1d4+4 = miss B,P,S

Total of 25 HP of damage to G8, after halving etc.

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Resist Energy 20 (Electricity)
Bless 7/30r used
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 8/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 6/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 66/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=20 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=17 ; d10+6=10 ;
Thursday June 2nd, 2022 8:14:26 PM
Kiwina moves to engage G6, having decided these things are too difficult to push (let alone push far).

He hits ACs 20, 18, and 32 (crit not confirmed) for 10 / 2 = 5 damage.

"How much longer will that elemental be able to help?"

Corrections in the status bar from last round: recording of spent hero point. Also the healing by Wil and damage taken during his failed push attempt.

Kiwina (Steve M) 66/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday June 2nd, 2022 8:15:04 PM
(AC vs AoO is 27, 23 vs normal attacks, including the haste and cloak)

Active:
* Haste from Elyas
* Bless from Falco
* Inspire Courage from Rolth
* Cloak of the Manta Ray
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 66/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+7=14 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+2=13 ;
Thursday June 2nd, 2022 10:02:34 PM
Ayotnom makes a full attack against G8 missing all three times with his Kama.

"Does anyone have anymore freedom of movement spells?"

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21+4=25 (T15/F14) 47/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec d20+16=18 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=25 ; 2d4+4=11 ; 2d4+4=9 ; 2d4+4=10 ;
Friday June 3rd, 2022 12:02:05 AM
(Attack1=18, Dmg=11; Attack2=28, Dmg=9; Attack3=25, Dmg=10)

Tsak continues to attack the Galvo (G3) in front of him. Out the periphery of his vision he sees whirlpools, sharks and a couple of Wils. Fair enough too! Guy has so many voices, why shouldn't he have a few bodies to go with 'em.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37|Handaxe, MW|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,,BS,IC,FDef,H,Flk)**|1d6+4(20)x3)) d20+17=18 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=18 ; d6+4=5 ;
Friday June 3rd, 2022 4:26:25 AM
Mak was in position and he had the galvo where he wanted it. He slashed at it three times as he saw openings, but only one of his slashing attacks did any damage.

OOC:
Mak - Galvo 6, Roll 18, 22, 32. Miss, miss, threat. Damage 5 hp.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 3d8+8=28 ;
Friday June 3rd, 2022 9:21:01 AM
Repositioning to the north of Rolth Falco calls on the Warper-sar for some direct healing of his injured companion.

{Cure Serious @ Rolth: 28}

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+13=24 ; d8+13=15 ; d20+17=30 ; 2d6+15=21 ;
Friday June 3rd, 2022 2:26:08 PM
The whirlwind deposits the eels that were inside of it off the edge where it is hovering. then it reverts to its regular elemental form now that there are no more good paths for its hit and run attacks. it swims over to a spot where it can flank two Galvos and slams G8
[power attack, flanking] 24 to hit, 15 damage (B)

the orca keeps biting at it's target
30 to hit,
21 slashing damage

Elyas sees his spell wasn't effective, and goes back to summoning more help

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 4X magic missile
Level 2: 0/2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, 1/2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 1/2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2/3X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Baleful Polymorph, 0/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (270/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Resist energy: electricity (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
Haste (6 rounds)
Resist Energy (electricity) on rolth (100 minutes)
Water Elemental (7 rounds) 84/84 HP
Orca Whale (8 rounds) - 84/95 HP

DM Mark Battle Map d20+19=28 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=33 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=31 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=23 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ;
Friday June 3rd, 2022 7:43:59 PM
Rolth continues his inspiration and onslaught. He hits the undamaged G8 4 times for 25 damage.
Kiwina attacks G6, slicing the thing once for 5 damage.
Ayotnom misses in his attacks and asks for a Freedom of Movement spell.
Tsak attacks G6, hitting twice for 19 damage.
Mak slashes at one, hitting once for 3 damage. (Without Freedom of Movement, slashing weapons only deal half damage.)
Falco moves and heals Rolth for 28 points.
Elyas begins summoning another creature. (Fortunately for him these things aren’t too bright or he would be their first target.)

The water elemental drops out of its whirlpool form (limited to 1rd/2HD) and the remaining eels that were suspended in it wriggle away. Then it moves in to attack, hitting G8 but only doing 5 actual damage.

The orca does 28 damage to G5.

G5 shifts 5’ to flank Ayotnom. Biting the minotaur for 9 physical damage and 9 electricity, and then slamming him for 9 physical damage and 7 electricity.

G8 attacks Ayotnom. Biting the minotaur for 6 physical damage and 8 electricity, and then slamming him for 9 physical damage and 5 electricity.

G6 continues his attack on Tsak. He is bit (25) for 6 points of physical damage and 6 points of electricity damage. Then two slam attacks hit him (34,23) for 5 and 8 physical damage and 8 and 9 electricity. (Think his AC is back to 21? Hits were 25, 34, 23)

(Those with energy resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with protection from energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both.)

(Remember, without Freedom of Movement, slashing weapons are at -2 to hit. Underwater rules are here.)

(If you are casting a spell or effect, like channeling energy, you must let me know who is and is not affected. Channel Energy has a 30’ radius and if you do not have Selective Channeling, you cannot exclude foes from this healing.)
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Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 28 damage
Galvo 6 - AC 23 - 23+5+9+10 damage
Galvo 8 - AC 23 - 6+8+8+3+5 damage

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=13 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+2=10 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=22 ;
Friday June 3rd, 2022 8:08:28 PM
(Fixed) Wil summons a second spiritual weapon SW1 attacking G8 and SW2 G5

To Hit Damage
Bless +1 (morale)
Inspire Courage +1 (Competence) +1 (Competence)
Haste +1 (Untyped)

(SW1: +4 rounds)(AC: 13)- Ht: 2nd (AC: 28(10 ht ): Attacking G8 is closest
(SW2: +7 rounds)(AC: 18) 2nd (AC: 22) (attack G5)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 3d6 + 3

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (76/101 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 22) | d20+12=30 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+11=23 ; d10+10=12 ; d10+10=19 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+4=5 ;
Friday June 3rd, 2022 10:15:32 PM
Rolth offers thanks for the healing and hollers for those nearby to concentrate on galvo 8. "We need to bring them down one by one, rather than spread out our attacks so much!" He continues to sing, rage, and lunge, attacking galvo 8.

glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 30, damage 1d10+10/2 = 6 Slashing
glaive to hit +12 = 29, damage 1d10+10/2 = 9 S
glaive iterative to hit +7 = 20, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss S
Paw 1 to hit +9 = 29, damage 1d4+4/2 = 3 B,S
Paw 2 to hit +9 = 10, damage 1d4+4/2 = miss B,S
Bite to hit +11 = 23, damage 1d4+4 = 5 B,P,S

Total of 20hp of damage to G8, after halving etc.

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Resist Energy 20 (Electricity)
Bless
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 9/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 7/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 66/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=14 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+12=30 ; d10+6=7 ; d10+6=13 ;
Saturday June 4th, 2022 9:37:27 AM
Kiwina continues to attack G6.

He hits AC 14, 27 (crit not confirmed), and 30 for 7 / 2 = 3 and 13 / 2 = 6 or 9 points total damage.

(AC vs AoO is 27, 23 vs normal attacks, including the haste and cloak)

Active:
* Haste from Elyas
* Bless from Falco
* Inspire Courage from Rolth
* Cloak of the Manta Ray
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37|Handaxe, MW|17/12/-/-/17(H)|(FA,,BS,IC,FDef,H,Flk)**|1d6+4(20)x3)) d20+17=27 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+12=30 ; d6+4=8 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+4=5 ;
Sunday June 5th, 2022 2:13:30 PM
Mak took a 5 foot step to place the Galvo directly between him and Tsak and attacked it again, hitting it three times.

OOC:
Mak - Galvo 6, Roll 27, 36, 30. Hit, hit, hit . Damage 8+10+5=23/2=12 hp

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=17 ; d20+11=30 ; d8+2=8 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=20 ; d8+2=9 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+2=5 ;
Sunday June 5th, 2022 7:37:29 PM
Wil summons his last Spiritual Weapon. He is thrilled to see these spells just appear with their weapons. He smiles broadly.

To Hit Damage
Bless +1 (morale)
Inspire Courage +1 (Competence) +1 (Competence)
Haste +1 (Untyped)

(SW1: +3 rounds)(AC: 17)- Ht: 2nd (AC: 30(8 ht ): Attacking G8 is closest
(SW2: +6 rounds)(AC: 31 - (toConfirm:20)(9 ht) 2nd (AC: 21) (attack G5)
(SW2: +7 rounds)(AC: 20) 2nd (AC: 26)( 5 ht) (attack G5)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 3d6 + 3

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 33/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+8=26 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+3=15 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=3 ;
Sunday June 5th, 2022 9:27:51 PM
Ayotnom takes a diagonal step to get out of flank and then makes a full attack against Galvo 8 with the kama.

He hits twice with mere glancing blows.

"I need healing, I couldn't take another round like the last one." he says.

(OOC: forgot the inspiration)

26 vs AC; 3 slashing damage
28 vs AC; threat of critical; 18 to confirm = no crit but hit; 3 slashing damage
15 vs AC; miss

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack
Bardic Inspiration (Rolth) : +1 to hit and damage

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21=21 (T15/F14) 28/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec d20+16=20 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=30 ; 2d4+4=9 ; 2d4+4=12 ; 2d4+4=9 ; d20+11=23 ; 2d4+4=9 ;
Monday June 6th, 2022 12:59:25 AM
(OOC correct about the AC=21)

(Attack1=20, Dmg=9; Attack2=31 threat, critconf=23, Dmg=12+9=21; Attack3=30, Dmg=9)

Tsak keeps working away (at G6) with his fancy new sword. At least one of his hits seems to score a particularly deep wound on the creature.

(OOC Do I crit on a 19 too, or only a 20? Also do the galvo count as humanoid aquatic?)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+13=27 ; d20+13=16 ; d8+13=17 ; d20+17=21 ; d3=1 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=15 ; d8+7=8 ;
Monday June 6th, 2022 10:09:39 AM
The Large Elemental hammers at the Galvo it is flanking with Tsak (G6)
[power attack,flanking]
attack 1: 27 to hit, 17 damage (B)
Attack 2: miss

the orca shifts over into a flank with Ayotnom and bites G8, but misses
(21 to hit)

Elyas finishes his spell and a shark appears between two galvos. it bites at G8
30 to hit, crit does not confirm. 8 slashing damage

Elyas feels a little too close to the galvos and is running out of spells that will be very effective here since they can't be hurt by single target attacks and the platform is too crowded for AOE attacks. he steps across dimensions and ends up next to Rolth and Kiwina to help them next round.
[30 feet of dimensional steps movement]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 4X magic missile
Level 2: 0/2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, 1/2x scorching ray
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, 1/2X Haste, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2/3X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility
Level 5: Teleport, Baleful Polymorph, 0/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Resist energy: electricity (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
Haste (5 rounds)
Resist Energy (electricity) on rolth (100 minutes)
Water Elemental (6 rounds) 84/84 HP
Orca Whale (7 rounds) - 84/95 HP
Shark (9 rounds) - 30/30hp

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+7=17 ; 4d8+8=33 ;
Monday June 6th, 2022 12:44:58 PM
Falco pushes off to get above Rolth and Ayotnom as it is his only way to close the distance. {Swim Check: 17} He can just get close enough to try and touch Ayotnom after he calls for healing and uses his most powerful magics.

{Cure Critical @ Ayotnom: 33}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (3/4) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark Battle Map d20+21=30 ; d20+21=33 ; d20+21=22 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+19=30 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+19=25 ; 2d6+6=12 ; 2d6+6=9 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=15 ; d6+3=6 ; 2d6=5 ;
Monday June 6th, 2022 5:53:43 PM
Rolth shouts to the others to focus on one at a time as he continues his attack on G8. He hits four times.
Kiwina hits G6 twice.
Mak hits G6 three times.
Wil summons another Spiritual Weapon. There are now three hand crossbows made of these force that float in the air. One hits G8 while the other two focus on G5. (previous damage to G8 noted as well.)
Ayotnom calls for healing as he hits G8 twice.
Tsak hits G6 twice. (Galvo are aquatic magical beasts, not humanoids. A falchion crits on an 18-20. However, slashing weapons only do half damage underwater unless you have Freedom of Motion, which I do not see listed for your character, so I halved his damage to 11 and 5))
Elyas summons a Shark!
Falco moves and heals Ayotnom for 33 points!

The water elemental slams G6 but only doing 9 actual damage.

The orca misses.

The shark does 8 damage to G8.

G8 moves 5’ to flank Ayotnom, biting the minotaur for 8 physical damage and 10 electricity, and then slamming him for 5 physical damage and 6 electricity.

G5 move 5’ to attack Wil with two slam attacks for 8 and 5 physical damage and 3 and 6 electricity

G6 continues his attack on Tsak. He is bit (crit) for 12 points of physical damage and 14 points of electricity damage. Then two slam attacks hit him, the first a crit, for 9 and 6 physical damage and 15 and 5 electricity. (Think his AC is back to 21? Hits were 25, 34, 23)

(Those with energy resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with protection from energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both.)

(Remember, without Freedom of Movement, slashing weapons are at -2 to hit. Underwater rules are here.)

(If you are casting a spell or effect, like channeling energy, you must let me know who is and is not affected. Channel Energy has a 30’ radius and if you do not have Selective Channeling, you cannot exclude foes from this healing.)
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Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 28+9+5 damage
Galvo 6 - AC 23 - 47+3+6+4+5+3+11+5+9 damage
Galvo 8 - AC 23 - 30+10+6+9+3+5+8+3+3+8 damage

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 d20+20=40 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+15=28 ; d6+11=15 ; d6+11=17 ; d6+11=13 ;
Monday June 6th, 2022 6:10:16 PM
The strikes with his handaxe weren't as effective here in the water as they might have been in open air, so Mak dropped the weapon and pulled out his black bladed rapier. Hopefully he'd have better luck with it. The rapier flashed out and Mak lunged. His effort was rewarded as several of the ululating eels were impaled upon his sword even as he nicked another as he stepped back.

OOC:
Mak - Galvo 6, Roll 40, 22, 28. Crit(30 confirms), miss, hit. Damage 15+17-10(DR)=22hp, 13-10(DR)=3 Piercing.

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Flanking, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 15 |, Water Breathing 959.2 Minutes, Resistance Electrical 59.3 Minutes, Luckstone |

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/64- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=24 ; d20+11=16 ; d8+2=8 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=24 ; d8+2=7 ; d8+2=7 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=14 ;
Monday June 6th, 2022 6:14:51 PM
"Come on, you don't want to do that," Wil says flatly to G5
"That is so uncool." Wil cast Sanctuary on himself and takes a Defensive position

To Hit Damage
Bless +1 (morale)
Inspire Courage +1 (Competence) +1 (Competence)
Haste +1 (Untyped)

(SW1: +3 rounds)(AC: 16)- Ht: 2nd (AC: 24(8 ht ): Attacking G8 is closest
(SW2: +6 rounds)(AC: 27 (7 ht) 2nd (AC: 24)(7 ht) (attack G5)
(SW2: +7 rounds)(AC: 13) 2nd (AC: 14) (attack G5)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 3d6 + 3

Kiwina (Steve M) 66/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=30 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+12=15 ; d10+6=9 ;
Monday June 6th, 2022 6:41:16 PM
Kiwina continues slashing at G6, not doing as well this round.

Hits AC 30, 10, & 15 -- 9 / 2 = 4 damage

Active:
* Haste from Elyas
* Bless from Falco
* Inspire Courage from Rolth
* Cloak of the Manta Ray
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (76/101 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+14=19 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+14=18 ; d10+10=15 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=7 ;
Monday June 6th, 2022 9:18:59 PM
Rolth continues to strike at galvo 8, taking advantage of the flanking from the shark. His ragey fight song endures as well. (Inspire courage, rage, bless, haste, flank)

glaive to hit (haste) +14 = 19, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss Slashing
glaive to hit +14 = 24, damage 1d10+10/2 = 7 S
glaive iterative to hit +9 = 13, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss S
Paw 1 to hit +12 = 28, damage 1d4+4/2 = 3 B,S
Paw 2 to hit +12 = 31, damage 1d4+4/2 = 3 B,S
Bite to hit +14 = 18, damage 1d4+4 = miss B,P,S

Total of 13hp of damage to galvo 8, after halving etc,

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Resist Energy 20 (Electricity)
Bless
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 10/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 8/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+8=18 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+3=21 ; d8+2=8 ;
Monday June 6th, 2022 9:46:09 PM
Ayotnom continues attacking Galvo 8 with the kama hitting once for 8 slashing damage.

18 vs AC; miss
27 vs AC; 8 slashing damage
21 vs AC; miss

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack
Bardic Inspiration (Rolth) : +1 to hit and damage

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21+4=25 (T15/F14) 1/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec
Tuesday June 7th, 2022 12:26:26 AM
Tsak lets out a yell, that one hurt.
He goes back into total defence again for the round and starts looking for a way to retreat.

Protection from energy=63 left

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 2d8+8=19 ;
Tuesday June 7th, 2022 9:53:35 AM
Before moving Falco reaches over and heals the badly injured Tsak and then swims behind him.

{Cure Serious @ Ayotnom: 19}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+13=25 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+13=15 ; d8+13=17 ; d20+18=31 ; 2d6+15=25 ; d20+10=12 ; 5d4=10 ;
Tuesday June 7th, 2022 12:25:16 PM
Elyas sits back and watches his summoned friends go to work.

The elemental steps to reach two targets, then swings at G6 twice. (or G8 if 6 is dead)
fist: 25 to hit, 15 damage (reduced to 5)
fist: 30 to hit, 17 damage (reduced to 7)

the orca swims to the flank and bites at G6 as well
bite: 31 to hit, 25 slashing damage

the shark enacts a smite evil against G8 and bites it, but misses badly.

without a lot of good options left, elyas steps to the side and releases a burning hands spell against G5
DC 18 relfex save for half, 10 fire damage

DM Mark Battle Map d20+19=30 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d4=2 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=33 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ;
Tuesday June 7th, 2022 8:20:29 PM
Mak drops his axe, draws his rapier and strikes G6. He hits with a Crit for 22 points of damage! (Drawing a weapon requires a move action or can be done as part of a move action.)
Wil chides on of the Galvo and casts Sanctuary on himself, prooking at AOO from the G5. The Galvo hits him with a slam attack, inflicting 8 physical damage and 12 electric damage. (Wil needs to make a Concentration check with a DC of 10+(8+12)+1=31 to cast the spell successfully. Also, not sure what is meant by “takes a Defensive position.” Total Defense requires a standard action.)
Kiwina hits G6 for 4 damage.
Rolth hits G8 three times for 13 damage.
Ayotnom hits G8 three times for 4 damage.
Tsak takes a Total Defense action, making him harder to hit.
Falco swims over to heal Tsak and heals him for 19 points (posted move also says Ayotnom.) (Falco cannot move both before and after his action unless I ‘m missing something. I moved Falco back on the board. If Falco was weighted down by 8 pounds or more he can walk along the seafloor at half speed. Otherwise he would need to make a swim check to move at one quarter speed.)
Elyas casts Burning Hands at G5. Casting this fire spell underwater requires a DC 21 caster level check to pull off - I rolled 13 for Elyas so the spell fails underwater.

The Spiritual Hand Crossbows damage G8 and G5.

The water elemental hits twice G6 for 12 damage, killing the thing.

The orca swims over above G8, striking down at it for 25 damage. This kills the Galvo.

The shark misses its attack.

Only G5 remains. It moves 5’ to continue its attack on Wil, but first it needs to save against a Sanctuary spell (if Wil makes his caster check.) It saves with a 20. It attacks Wil with a bite for 5 physical damage and 10 electricity. Then it attacks with two slam attacks for 8 and 8 physical damage and 12 and 6 electricity.

(Those with energy resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with protection from energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both.)

(Remember, without Freedom of Movement, slashing weapons are at -2 to hit. Underwater rules are here.)

(If you are casting a spell or effect, like channeling energy, you must let me know who is and is not affected. Channel Energy has a 30’ radius and if you do not have Selective Channeling, you cannot exclude foes from this healing.)
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Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 42+7 damage
Galvo 6 - AC 23 - 94+22+4+5+7 damage - Dead
Galvo 8 - AC 23 - 85+7+3+3+4+8+25 damage - Dead

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (76/101 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 22) | d20+12=29 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=14 ; d10+10=17 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=7 ;
Tuesday June 7th, 2022 9:37:16 PM
Rolth pivots to make a series of glaive and lunging natural attacks against galvo 5. He continues his inspiring song and rage, although his voice is getting a little hoarse.

glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 29, damage 1d10+10/2 = 8 Slashing
glaive to hit +12 = 18, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss S
glaive iterative to hit +7 = 19, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss S
Paw 1 to hit +10 = 26, damage 1d4+4/2 = 3 B,S
Paw 2 to hit +10 = 14, damage 1d4+4/2 = miss B,S
Bite to hit +12 = 32, damage 1d4+4 = 7 B,P,S

(Total of 18hp of damage to galvo 5, after halving etc.)

Effect Tracking:
Water Breathing (from Falco)
Resist Energy 20 (Electricity)
Bless
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 11/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 9/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 66/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday June 7th, 2022 10:17:29 PM
Kiwina sees there is only one remaining galvo, surrounded and where he cannot reach it. So he does what he can for Tsak -- not much compared to the

Kiwina (Steve M) 66/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d8+3=4 ; d8+3=7 ;
Tuesday June 7th, 2022 10:19:19 PM
Kiwina sees there is only one remaining galvo, surrounded and where he cannot reach it. So he does what he can for Tsak -- not much compared to the clerics of the group, but Tsak gains 7 hit points as Kiwina casts his spell.

Active:
* Haste from Elyas
* Bless from Falco
* Inspire Courage from Rolth
* Cloak of the Manta Ray
* Resist Energy (electrical)
Ranger:
1st -- (used), Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, (used), Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/-5- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d10+21=28 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=27 ; d8+2=4 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=23 ; d8+2=6 ; d8+2=7 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=29 ; d8+2=7 ; d8+2=6 ;
Tuesday June 7th, 2022 10:21:28 PM
"What did you do?" Wil asks then answers himself. "I know.. I know.. I don't need a lecture. I should of stepped back before casting a spell.
Wil then collapsed in a heap. The voices in his head silent.
(Concentration: 28)
SW1 moved toward G5

To Hit Damage
Bless +1 (morale)
Inspire Courage +1 (Competence) +1 (Competence)
Haste +1 (Untyped)

(SW1: +4 rounds)(AC: 20)- Ht: 2nd (AC: 31(Confirm:29)(13 ht ): (attack G5)
(SW2: +5 rounds)(AC: 24 (6 ht) 2nd (AC: 23)(7 ht) (attack G5)
(SW2: +6 rounds)(AC: 17) 2nd (AC: 27)(4 ht) (attack G5)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 3d6 + 3

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+8=10 ;
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 12:01:19 AM
Ayotnom moves towards the one remaining Galvo.

He attempts a single attack with his Kama and misses (10 vs AC; miss)

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack
Bardic Inspiration (Rolth) : +1 to hit and damage

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 3d8(6+6+1)+5=18
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 8:52:16 AM
There were way too many people and creatures crowded around the last Galvo for him to do anything. He then noticed Tsak and moved to administer a potion to the man. He stepped over to him and pulled out the potion from his pack.

OOC: 5'Step, pull out potion(move action), Administer potion)Standard action). Potion CSW 18 hp.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 2d8+8=21 ;
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 9:24:21 AM
Falco floats back to the bottome (sorry about that GM) and surveys the Petals. Some are injured but no one gravely at the moment so he simply sends another dose of healing at Kiwana.

{Cure Moderate @ Kiwana: 21}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+14=26 ; d8+13=18 ; d20+9=26 ; d8+7=11 ; d20+17=27 ; 2d6+15=22 ;
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 10:01:05 AM
Elyas' merry band of summons turn in unison and swim over to the last galvo.

the water elemental swims up above the creature, punching down at it with one slam
26 to hit, 18 B damage = 8 after resistance

the shark swims out wide and comes back with it's high swim speed, flankin the galvo
26 to hit, 11 slashing damage

the orca also swims out. bit and attacks from off of the paltform, flanking with Rolth
27 to hit, 22 slashing damage

Elyas himself does not have anything of real help to cast against enemies that shrug off single target spells and are in the middle of a huge clump of allies. so he sits back and watches his magical allies do their thing.

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Wednesday June 8th, 2022 12:10:30 PM
Rolth attacks the one remaining Galvo, hitting it twice.
Kiwina heals Tsak for 7 points (you seem to have made two healing rolls?)
Wil collapses, lying still on the platform.
Ayotnom attacks and misses.
Mak administers a potion to Tsak, healing him for 18 points.
Falco heals Kiwina for 21 points.
Elyas watched his summoned creatures tear the Galvo up.

The spiritual hand crossbows continue their assault, hitting 4 times.

The water elemental hits the Galvo for 8 damage.

The shark hits the Galvo for 11 damage.

The orca swims over striking for 22 damage. This kills the Galvo.

As this last Galvo dies, it shoots an angry look at the party just before it’s remaining composite eels scatter into the water. As the sound of combat, amplified by being underwater stops, the silence almost seems amplified as well. All is quiet.

You see where this last galvo stoosd is a strange, grey husk, almost like a carapace of some sort. It's about 4’ long and about 2’ wide.

Perception DC 22: Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice there are some rather large pearls scattered about the platform and the sea floor. They gleam as light hits them, and there are 8 in all, and they seem to be where each Galvo was killed.}

(Those with energy resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with protection from energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both.)

(Remember, without Freedom of Movement, slashing weapons are at -2 to hit. Underwater rules are here.)
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Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 49+8+3+13+6+7+4+8+11+22 damage - Dead

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 43/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec d20+15=35 ;
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 12:38:59 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=35 success)

Tsak 'comes to' swaying on his feet to find Mak trying to force feed him some liquid from a funny looking vial. Umm, mighta gone somewhere else for a second there. Did I miss anything? Where are the eels? Is somebody gonna grab those pearls that have appeared where the eels were, seems to be one for each of 'em. Did we win?

After a bit Tsak notices that he feels substantially better than he did after the last whack that he received, suspecting that he's been healed he thanks all who came to his aid.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 1:22:59 PM
"You decided to take a nap while the rest of us battled the bad guys old bean. No worries though, we sorted it." Mak said as he brushed at some imaginary dust on his clothing as he'd taken no damage at all in the fight. He hadn't been very effective either.

"I think we owe that battle to our spellcasters." Mak said "and the inspiring notes from our bardbarian as well. Well done."

Mak walked or swam rather over to his handaxe and picked it up, while he was there he hefted the large pearl where galvo 6 had died. Never seen one this big before. Mak admitted.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=24 ; d20+16=18 ;
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 1:58:31 PM
Elyas bows respectfully to each of his summoned creatures, thanking them for their help. each one in turn vanishes back tot he planes they came from.

Those galvos sure are tough. It is fortunate we were prepared for them this time without the interference of the fey. shall we see what it is we have won?

He exmines the husk, trying to determine what it might be and what to do with it
perception on the husk - 24
know arcane - 18

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/-5- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 4:36:55 PM
Wil is unconscious, dreaming of one of those group walks with the rest of the party. The kind of walk you would take in slow motion, just before the battle. Wil has a magic crossbow over each shoulder and one in front of him.
Outside of the dreams, his magic eventually dissipates.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 3d6 + 3

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d6=2 ; d6=2 ;
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 6:19:51 PM
Rolth lets his anger fade and his song tapers off as the last galvo drops. After looking to ensure that the galvo are truly beyond recovery, he channels healing energy from Domi to help Wil and his other friends (all are in range) before picking up his previously dropped morningstar. "Good job all, especially those elementals, Elyas! That husk seems to be our goal here. I wonder what it can do?" He waits patiently for Elyas to figure it out.

(Channel energy = 4 measly hp of healing for everyone in the party. At least folks stop bleeding out)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=24 ;
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 9:27:59 PM
Ayotnom notices the pearls and starts collecting the 8 pearls. He says, "Don't forget the husk. I'm pretty sure that is what we came for."

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack
Bardic Inspiration (Rolth) : +1 to hit and damage

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast

Kiwina (Steve M) 66/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday June 8th, 2022 9:54:27 PM
Kiwina looks at the husk curiously, knowing he doesn't have the skill to figure out what it's for.

"It's not going to bother me if we don't see those eel monsters again."

OOC: The two rolls last post were because the first was a 1 on the die for a healing roll. . .

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 4d6=12 ; 4d6=12 ; d20+14=17 ;
Thursday June 9th, 2022 2:37:06 PM

Before the petals can scatter Falco motions to gather around. Once in place he channels twice to top people off.

{Channel: 24}

WHile busy he does not notice anything else that might be seen.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

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Thursday June 9th, 2022 9:09:29 PM
Tsak comes to, grateful for all the healing. He has some questions as he notices the pearls.
Mak thanks the spell casters and the bardbarian for their work in the battle. He picks up one of the pearls.
Elyas graciously thanks his summoned help before they vanish. The shark and the orca don’t respond. The water elemental regards him cooly for a moment, nodding before it is gone.
Wil lays there, unconscious. (Ordinarily, he would be making constitution checks to stabilize, but healing will remedy that.)
Rolth channels energy to all and retrieves his weapon. He wonders about the husk.
Ayotnom collects the pearls and also notes the strange husk.
Kiwina looks at the husk.
Falco also channels energy, healing his friends.

Things are quiet now. Motes and bits of debris move in the gentle flows of the water here. There are no fish in the area, having fled when the fighting started. Beyond you, your ship shimmers in the bubble of air that surrounds it.

Wil perks up with the healing.

In looking at the pearls, Appraise DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {These pearls are worth 1,000 gp each.}

As the Petals examine the husk, they can see that there are what looks like shoulder straps on the inside. Careful examination will show that when worn, it grants its wearer resistance of 5 against slashing.

Elyas cannot really tell much with that Knowledge Arcana roll. But if he were to cast Detect Magic, a decent spellcraft roll may reveal more.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+7=23 ;
Thursday June 9th, 2022 9:45:25 PM
Rolth thanks Falco for the additional healing, gives Wil and his inside voices a hand up, and suggests, "Let's get back on the Rose and start back to Ardian. On the way, we can try to discover more about this husk. I'll assist you, if you like, Elyas."

Once back on the ship and underway, Rolth will cast detect magic and try to assist Elyas with the spellcraft check.

(Spellcraft = 23, success!)

Kiwina (Steve M) 94/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday June 9th, 2022 10:12:52 PM
Kiwina helps those who want help back to the ship. He ponders the husk a bit more -- is it sized for a medium or large creature?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+5=23 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+18=35 ;
Thursday June 9th, 2022 10:31:42 PM
Appraise: 23

"Hey, not bad these pearls are worth 1000 gold each."

He then casts detect magic and examines the husk, informing the others what he can deduce.

Spellcraft: 33
Know[Arcana]: 35

Active Effects:
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak
Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak
Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours
Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes
Water Breathing from Falco
Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack
Bardic Inspiration (Rolth) : +1 to hit and damage

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall
2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 67/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec
Friday June 10th, 2022 12:23:31 AM
Tsak walks over to grab a pearl and puts it securely in the sack at his waist.
Then with the rest of the group he makes his way over to the Rose.
He's looking forward to a hearty meal, but is a bit miffed when the cook serves up seafood chowder.
'Dang Eels' he thinks. It'll be a while before he gets them out of his head.

He sleeps well that night.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20=17 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=8 ;
Friday June 10th, 2022 8:51:32 AM
Wil wakes up with a start.
"Adeline!!" he shouts then stares for a second.
"I'm sorry, what do we have going on?"
He casts channel energy for: 23hp

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 3d6 + 3

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+14=17 ;
Friday June 10th, 2022 10:10:01 AM
As the others collect pearls and husks Falco heads back up to the ship, he keeps his eyes open for any potential issues. {Perception: 17}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+27=29 ;
Friday June 10th, 2022 11:26:34 AM
Elyas uses his bonded knife to use Identify, casting it and examining the husk to learn more.
Spellcraft with Identify bonus and rolth's aid= 31 (wow, bad roll!)

let's gt this back to the Rose. It is certainly the thing we came for, and if we don't know what it does now we will have plenty of time as we trvale to learn more. we should get the magical compass recalibrated for our next underseas adventure

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Friday June 10th, 2022 8:19:47 PM
Rolth suggests getting back aboard the ship, and offers to help examine any enchantments on the husk.
Kiwina helps everyone back to the ship.
Ayotnom suggests the eight pearls may be worth 1,000 GP each. He casts Detect Magic and tries to figure out any properties the husk may have.
Tsak pockets one of the pearls. He returns to the ship, and informs the cook that he’s not up for much seafood right now.
Wil channels energy, healing all for 23 HP.
Mak returns to the ship, making sure he has all his weapons and that none are left behind. Then he changes into some dry clothes.
Falco keeps a sharp eye out for trouble as he heads to the ship.
Elyas returns to the Rose. He casts Identify and then Detect Magic to try to figure out what this husk is.

As the Petals return to the ship, they are met by the crew. They offer congratulations and ale to celebrate the victory! They watched the whole thing, clearly worried both about the Petals and what might befall them if the Petals were overcome.

The husk is an odd thing. It looks like it could be worn on the back, almost like a carapace. As a magic item it would occupy the cloak slot.

Between Rolth, Ayotnom and Elyas, the Petals are able to divine that the husk grants it’s wearer damage resistance 5/slashing, and energy resistance of 10 against electricity.

The cook did indeed prepare seafood, but at Mak’s request he whips out some nice cheese and sausage, quickly warming up the sausage. He also has some cabbage he quickly cooks in with the sausage. It quite good as an alternative.

Nobody has the stomach for eels, including the crew.

They prepare the ship. ”Where to Captain Kiwina? Any special instructions? We’re still getting the hang of sailing her underwater. It’s a curious thing, but it seems just like sailing on the water. Not really sure how that works though.”

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday June 10th, 2022 9:50:28 PM
"Back to Fargunia, so we can find our way to the next challenge." Kiwina wonders which challenge they should select next, and is glad they had Elyas on this one.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday June 10th, 2022 9:59:18 PM
“So interesting, this world you all live in. I know… I know I live here too,” he counters.
“I’m just saying, I’m enjoying this. Let’s keep going. Hopefully, I can stay conscious next time.”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec
Friday June 10th, 2022 11:43:18 PM
Tsak tucks into the cheese and sausage with cabbage. It's a strange mix, but hey, it's a strange wold.

He sleeps very well, but is still careful to get up in time for his turn at watch. He shares this time with Esmerelda, sitting in the crows nest, looking at the stars.

After the rest he feels very close to full health and marvels at how strong he and the group have become over their years of adventuring together.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday June 11th, 2022 10:43:17 AM
The husk thus identified, Rolth keeps watch on the way home, and will pitch in with sailing if needed. "Who among us should wear the husk and flippers for now? I have a nice cloak already, so perhaps another front liner could don the husk? Or one of us could just swap it in when the situation seems to call for it."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Sunday June 12th, 2022 8:29:28 PM
Ayotnom says, "If the ensemble we are assembling should be worn together then all of us Taurs are out because our hooves or paws as the case may be render those flippers useless to us. I don't know if it would make sense to wait until we have more pieces of whatever it is we are collecting to figure out who may be the ideal candidate or not. I mean electricity resistance and the ability to shrug off slashing damage could be really useful in the right situation but if the items we are collecting are meant to synergize to where there is a hidden ability when you wear the whole set it might be better to wait and then when someone is wearing everything have us use detect magic again to see if we can suss out any hidden ability the entire set confers."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Sunday June 12th, 2022 9:40:24 PM
"Perhaps Ardian will know whether we can wear them as separate pieces for now, then combine them later if needed."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Monday June 13th, 2022 9:20:56 AM
Mak arrived at the tail end of the conversation and added. "You think it would resize for someone like Falco? Otherwise if you want to test it I'll volunteer, though I'm not certain I'd be the best one to wear it. Our options are limited to Elyas, Tsak, Wil, and Myself...hmm not so limited once you think about it. So as I said, unless Elyas needs to experience the equipment first hand I can be the tester. That extra mobility might be most propitious for the wizard."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday June 13th, 2022 10:04:58 AM
Falco is thrilled with the diversity of food offered. "A post battle sausage party seems as good a reward as the pearls we found!"

"I would be interested if the husk resized. Not worrying less about being injured makes healing others easier I guess. Either way really, if someone else wants it have at it."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday June 13th, 2022 10:41:51 AM
"I do not think i should be the one to don the equipment. I have little need of a shielding cloak or more mobility. it is rare that enemies get past you tougher folk in the front, and i have my teleportation abiltiies if i need to relocate quickly. For now i think we can parcel out the pieces. if it needs ot be worn together i imagine we would first need the full set. until then we can divvy it up a bit.

[ooc: as for resizing, I believe that is only an issue for armor and weapons. wondrous items automatically resize, and clothing items are size-agnostic. flippers on a four-legged creature might be stretching it a bit, but that's up to the GM if they would still be a benefit or not.]

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday June 13th, 2022 5:38:14 PM
"I do have a cloak of Resistance.. I would be willing to switch if someone is willing." Wil says.
"I do not want to take away any advantage from the first line folks. You know.. if you wear that husk.. you may be husky." Wil laughed.. thought it was funny.

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Monday June 13th, 2022 7:09:51 PM
Kiwina gives the order to the crew to return to Fargunia.
Wil seems glad to be alive.
Tsak is ready to “sail.” He looks to get in the crow’s nest, but finds it high enough to be outside the air bubble that surrounds the ship. However, once the ship returns to the surface he is able to access the crow’s nest with ease.
Rolth asks if anyone is interested in wearing the husk or the flippers.
Ayotnom wonders aloud if weaning both the husk and flippers, and perhaps all the key items would have a larger benefit. He notes that taurs may be limited in what they can wear.
Mak offers to try on the husk, wondering if it will resize to fit anyone.
Falco seems glad to have a post battle sausage party aboard the ship. This raises some curious looks from the crew, but they are just as quick to go about their business and quickly ignore the comment.
Elyas is not interested in wearing either item, and thinks spreading them among the party may be the best approach.

Mak, and perhaps others, will find that the husk can be worn in the shoulders slot. Some experimentation is that it has the same location limitations as any such item - you can only benefit from one magic item used in that location. You find the husk will resize to fit both small and large people as well.

Anyone trying on the fins will find that they also resize. Since they grant the wearer a swim speed equal to their land speed with an unnamed bonus of +10’, they could indeed benefit a land creature trying to move underwater, but they do not grant the benefit that Freedom of Movement does.

It’s still odd as the ship rises in it’s shimmering bubble of air. The sails seem to fill as if the underwater currents are simply air currents, and the crew is able to use both ropes and rudder to steer the ship as they would on the surface. Still, they are anxious to be in a familiar environment, and make for the surface. Breaking the surface, the bubble seems to vanish, and the ship moves to Fargunia.

Ramsey looks forward to getting more - and perhaps better - fresh food on your return, especially since Tsak looked a bit askance at the sausage, cheese and cabbage.

You reach the port as you did before. The Rose weighs anchor in the bay at Wedding City. You can see a dock area, but The Rose is too large a ship to use the small boat docks here. A boat is soon on it’s way out to you. You are asked if you have cargo to bring in or just passengers, and you are charged a gold apiece for transport. Ramsey comes along with a couple of crew. Your rowers are otherwise quiet on the way in, refusing to engage in conversation.

Once you reach the docs, you see it’s a bustling port as before. But this time, you are met with quiet looks of concern and mistrust. As the Petals disembark, an officious man approaches you.

”I am Algus, and I work with the dockmaster here. I do not need to know your business, but I would like your assurance that you pose no threat to our people. I presume you are here to meet with Ardian again. Again, I do not need to know your business, but what assurance do I have that you will not breach the privacy of the people of Fargunia? Ardian is a collector of lore. Can you tell me what sort of information he collects? Is he providing you with inforation about people of this town?”

The two men with him eye the Petals somewhat suspiciously, but remain quiet. None are armed. You suddenly seem to have all in earshot listening for your response, though most try to pretend they are not listening.

Knowledge Nobility DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {You conclude this is a person of some importance and perhaps authority here. You also know that the higher the nobility, the more secrets they seem to have.}

Sense Motive DC 0 - Yeah, you don’t need much Sense Movie to note these people are distrustful and very private.

Sense Motive DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: {This person seems genuinely worried and apprehensive. You sense no threat to you so much as he perceives both the Petals and Ardian as a threat, if the way he spits out the man’s name is any indication.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+19=21 ; d20+21=35 ;
Monday June 13th, 2022 8:10:02 PM
Rolth can tell that this fellow is genuinely worried, and no fan of Ardian.

(Sense Motive = 21)

Rolth therefore attempts to put him at ease with regard to our intentions. "Very well, Algus, I assure you that we pose no threat to your people, nor do we intend to bring them harm. And while we are new to this land, we have earned a reputation as right-thinking enjoiners of all that is good in our own homelands, even from the outset of our journeys together..

As far as our attention to the privacy of the people of Fargunia, we have thus far visited this place twice, and not had any claim made against us for any such invasion of privacy. We fully intend to continue to respect the privacy of the people here. In that respect, I cannot fully answer your next question, regarding what sorts of information that Ardian collects, as he is as entitled to privacy as any other here. That said, I have no reason to gainsay your characterization of him as a seeker of lore, and he has scrupulously avoided giving us any information about the people of this town. He--and we--are focused on the lore that we seek, going about our own private business in that pursuit. Which in fact we will continue doing, with your leave."

(Diplomacy = 35)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+15=33 ;
Monday June 13th, 2022 8:46:17 PM
Sense Motive: 33

Ayotnom gets that Algus and his men are legitimately concerned both with their business and Ardian.

He echoes what Rolth says and adds, "I know you do not wish to know our business but perhaps if you knew what we were doing you would be more at ease with our trafficking with Ardian. We are on a quest to thwart the threat that is The Deep from returning. Ardian has set us on this path with the lore he has collected being instrumental to our success thus far. We need to keep going on the path we are on and thusly expect to return to Ardian several more times after we meet each challenge he has appraised us of. As Rolth has pointed out in treating with us he has been observant of the privacy of those in this town and has only shared with us the information we seek in being able to thwart The Deep. Considering the risk The Deep poses to everyone, for one who is obviously concerned with the safety of this village you should be wishing us and Ardian well in this endeavor. I understand and can respect your desire for privacy and our mission has nothing to do with violating your wishes but our mission is concerned with the safety of all who could be threatened by The Deep after all."

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday June 13th, 2022 10:18:31 PM
Anywhere else, Kiwina would pitch in to help Rolth and Ayotnom. But this is Fargunia, and he has a feeling that keeping quiet is best right now.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec
Tuesday June 14th, 2022 12:50:37 AM
The cabbage and sausage have had an unfortunate effect on Tsak's internals. He's trying to stand a polite distance away while still being able to follow the conversation. All while looking totally at ease.

He is, of course, quite at ease with staying silent, especially in the face of bureaucracy. He fears Ayotnom my have disclosed too much too easily, but the men don't look threatening so he keeps his shoulders loose and his hands well away from any weapons.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 d20+9=14 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+3=6 ;
Tuesday June 14th, 2022 8:41:39 AM
Mak pressed his lips together when the minotaur spoke. He hoped that taur hadn't revealed too much. Rolth had the right of it thus far and Mak would have offered up some helpful assistance as well but he was just too stunned with Rolths eloquence.

Mak stepped forward and said. "Our apologies if our presence has created any worry among the constabulary. Perhaps this peace offering and our assurance that our business isn't in the trade of Fargunian lore would allay your fears." as he handed over a pouch with 82gp, 16sp, and 45cp.

OOC: Diplomacy +3, Roll 6....OMG LOL!

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=24 ; d20+11=26 ;
Tuesday June 14th, 2022 9:23:10 AM
(Sense Motive: 24)
(Diplomacy: 26)
"There is some concern on our part to Ardian but Ayotnom is correct. The bigger concern is the Deep and what I've heard it's been doing to victims. We should all be worried. Allow us to defeat the Deep for you."
"Can you tell us what your concern is with Ardian? He seems to provoke quite a reaction. Maybe we can help negotiate peace between you and him?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+4=22 ;
Tuesday June 14th, 2022 10:15:39 AM
Elyas keeps quiet, letting the others speak. too many people giving the same information will not help anything. He tries to look friendly and smiles at the other people that are watching the group.

Diplomacy? = 22 (not sure if that makes sense to roll here, seemed better than any other option)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=28 ;
Tuesday June 14th, 2022 10:19:35 AM
{Sense Motive: 28}

Falco listens to the man speak and cocks his head to the side. Now what is this town hiding that they are so worried for privacy? Wouldn't think to care if he just acted more normal. He decides to keep a closer eye on the goings on while they are in town though he makes no direct inquiries.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark- Back to Lovely Fargunia d20-1=10 ;
Tuesday June 14th, 2022 7:33:07 PM
Rolth attempts to allay Algus’ concerns. He is very diplomatic in his response. Strangely, Algus seems somewhat satisfied that Rolth pushes back on his inquiry about Ardian.
Ayotnom echos Rolth’s words, adding that the Petals are working with Ardian to defeat something called The Deep, and that The Deep poses a threat to Fargunia. (I rolled a diplomacy roll for Ayotnom since he chimed in while Rolth was trying to win them over and a 10 is a pretty neutral roll, so no harm, no foul.)
Both Rolth and Ayotnom note that Ardian is only disclosing lore unrelated to Wedding City and Fargunia’s citizenry.
Kiwina, Elyas and Falco remain silent.
Tsak tries to remain silent, but certain elements seem to escape his digestive system, causing both sound and smell. He moves away a bit.
Mak tries his hand at diplomacy, offering these men some payola.
Wil mentions the victims of The Deep, and echoes Ayotnom’s warnings. He asks their concerns with Ardian, and this seems to offend them.

Ugh. These guys are kind of complicated. Sheesh.

Sense Motive DC 10:Highlight to display spoiler: {Ooof. These guys definitely noticed Tsak’s flatulence, but clearly are pretending they did not. Tsak’s flatulence is his business.}

Mak’s diplomacy roll combined with an offer of money is taken as an attempt to bribe officials in their normal course of business. The two quiet men suck in their breath at the offer, exchanging glances and looking expectantly at Algus.

Algus eyes narrow as he draws himself up to his full height. He replies to Mak, ”You are new here sirrah and your friends are kind, so I shall let this be a warning. Attempting to bribe an official of Wedding City is a municipal offense, and a rather serious one. But one that I shall let pass. This time.”

Still, the man is more intrigued by Ayotnom’s and Wil’s mention of a threat to the people here.

”We find Ardian’s peddling of secrets and lore … distasteful. But he has not broken any of our laws that we are aware of. Still, there are times when threats to the security of our people must give way to privacy. I accept your assurance that Ardian is not violating our right to privacy. Since you have mentioned it, I should know what threat this Deep poses to us? How Deep is it? I wonder that Ardian has not come to us about this matter. Indeed, if you are acting in the interests of Wedding City and Fargunia, you should be recognized for your service, even if discreetly.”

“Except for the bribing. There’s still no bribing, no matter how noble your other actions may be.”

Knowledge Nobility DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bribery is not uncommon, and not usually so strongly reacted to.}

Sense Motive DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {Neither Algus nor his companions are actually mad at Mak. Their reaction was more an official need to respond to what they perceived as a public affront. If fact, you sense they may be rather relieved to not have to pursue it further.}

Sense Motive DC 17: Highlight to display spoiler: {You sense these men are conflicted. They find asking you about The Deep distasteful, but they seem to believe you and are worried.}

Adults in the area are carefully ignoring all this, and carefully listening if they can. Kids in the area however are very interested. They wave at the little owlman, they look at Tsak’s big cat, and they seem very impressed by Kiwina. ”Hey mister. Are… are you a horse?”

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+15=33 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=16 ;
Tuesday June 14th, 2022 8:27:29 PM
Sense Motive: 33, 34, 16

Ayotnom takes note of the fact they noticed Tsak's Flatulence and they are relieved not to pursue the bribery mattter further.

He says, "Well The Deep is a threat serious enough to pull us away from the Taur Isles where some of us were pursuing a quest to reunite the separate Taur races. However, the threat The Deep poses is that dire that it needs to be dealth with sooner rather than later."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+19=23 ;
Tuesday June 14th, 2022 8:35:31 PM
Rolth is conflicted over whether to roll his eyes at Mak's effrontery, or give him the side eye to shut him up, but in the end does neither. He gives thanks that his olfactory senses are not as keen as a full lion's, given Tsak's proximity, and focuses back on Algus and his companions. Those worthies are clearly concerned about the threat, but put off by the public discussion, overt bribes, and more.

"We are glad that you accept our genuine assurances, and appreciate your discretion in all these matters. As far as the Deep, perhaps it would be best to discuss that more discreetly as well. I should not like for frightening rumours to get about, should someone inadvertently overhear a few of our words on the wind. Is there some suitable place nearby where we could privately trade current information about this threat for recognition or future information about this threat, so that we all emerge equally better off? I think we could spare a little bit of time for that before returning to Ardian.
What say my fellows?"

(Sense Motive = 23)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=25 ;
Tuesday June 14th, 2022 9:49:48 PM
(Sense motive = 25)

Kiwina thinks these men would like to know more about the Deep, but wonders if their culture would permit them to trade information with the Petals when the Petals have already said they are trading such information with Ardian. It almost gives him a headache wondering whether Ardian would morally have to be included in the conversation to avoid anything they might consider a conflict of interest -- and which Kiwina would no doubt consider idle banter.

"Am I a horse? No, I am a centaur. And there is an island full of others like me just a few days sail away."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec d20+5=18 ;
Wednesday June 15th, 2022 12:56:08 AM
(Sense Motive=18)

Tsak senses some conflict in the men, presumably between the local customs and the requirements of leaders in the community.
He also senses that most of the group are aware of his current predicament, and choosing discretion. He's glad Mak hasn't picked up on it yet. Looking around he is relieved to see no naked flames in the vicinity.

Rolth's suggestion of a discreet meeting place makes a lot of sense, Tsak will go along with that assuming its well ventilated.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 d20+9=10 ; d20+6=7 ;
Wednesday June 15th, 2022 8:03:26 AM
Mak was stunned to silence. Bribes worked last time. What gives?

OOC:
KS: Nobility +9, Roll 10; Sense Motive +6, Roll 7....2 1's...oh the dice roller hates me or has a wicked sense of humor. LOL!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=16 ;
Wednesday June 15th, 2022 11:55:39 AM
Falco listens in wondering just how far the right to privacy goes with this group. He is about to ask when he sees the kids looking. Quickly he waves back while his head rotates to the extreme and back as only an owl can do.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+7=23 ;
Wednesday June 15th, 2022 12:37:28 PM
Sense motive = 23

Elyas can tell the guards don't quite seem to know what to do with the party.
"I agree with Rolth here. if you would like to know more about the Deep and our role in fighting it, we would be happy to meet somewhere a little more secure. if you do not want to pry into this affair, trust that we are acting in the way that we think will best benefit everyone here and in our own islands, and we are not in any way trying to disrupt your way of life in Wedding City. "

Elyas also takes note of their reaction to the bribe and the obviously overdone outrage about being offered coin. It doesn't seem like they are really mad, but they did say it was a pretty big offense. maybe we just need ot be more slick about our bribing in the future?

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+14=28 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+14=23 ;
Wednesday June 15th, 2022 3:47:10 PM
(Bluff: 28 - Wil really wants to belly laugh due to the flatulence.. It's just plain funny but he manages to keep it together.)
"Let's not be further disrespectful. We do not wish to cause problems and only wish for maybe some assistance. ... but is there anything we can do to assist you? We only want to help. " He asks.
(Diplomacy: 23)

DM Mark- Back to Lovely Fargunia
Wednesday June 15th, 2022 7:42:59 PM
Ayotnom tries to convey how serious a threat The Deep is without going into detail.
Rolth suggests to Algus and the Petals that they have a discussion with the man in private.
Kiwina tells the children there that he is not a horse but a centaur, and that there is an island with many centaurs a few days away.
Tsak is fine with a private meeting, so long as it is well ventilated and free of open flames.
Mak shocked that his offer of money was so abruptly rebuffed.
Falco shows off his owl-like head turning for the kids.
Elyas also suggest a more private venue for discussion, but says he understands if these men would rather not know and simply trust the Petals in this.
Wil assures the men that the Petals only want to help.

There are a number of busy workers, a few and gagged betrothed couples holding hands, and a few folk simply enjoying the day and the nice weather.

The children seem impressed and intimidated by the HUGE horseman there. An older girl pipes up in response, ”Oh, yeah, shure. A centaur. I’ve heard of centaurs, just never seen one. So, that must be a minotaur and that one a liontaur. Wow.” Several seem to want to draw near, but nervously look around at the adult nearby.

A couple of the kids move up to Falco, and laughs as he says, [b]”You’re a funny birdman. I like you. Can you fly and stuff? Can you see in the dark like an owl.” The other child elbows him and give him a look like he’s being rude.

Algus absently shoos the children away as he says to the Petals, ”Yes, a more private locale would be better.” As you go, you sense that these three are known here, and given some difference. People try not to be obvious in their observation, pretending to not notice even as they scurry out of the way.

Ramsey mutters, ”This place is weird.” Then he says to the Petals, ”I’ll go see to some supplies, and some better food for master Tsak and his kitty.” He trots off with his two crewmen.

Algus leads you to a nearby warehouse, and as he enters with his two companions he directs several workers to leave and give them the place. They comply without complaint. You also notice neither Algus nor these two men appear to carry any weapons. Their clothing is serviceable but well made, and they wear some understated jewelry and fur trimming that suggests people of wealth and importance.

Does everyone go?

Algus addresses the Petals that come with him, ”While we in Wedding City do value and protect individual privacy, you speak of a threat to us which makes this a matter for the City. [b]”Now then, what is this Deep and how is it a threat? Do you have anything to back up this claim? I do not mean to impugn your character, but this is indeed a big claim? Is Ardian the cause of this? We have no quarrel with him, other than the fact that he seems to buy and sell information.” This last bit is said with some distain.

His two companions seem to nod in agreement, listening intently to what the Petals have to say. It seems odd to you that they have neither asked your names, nor offered theirs beyond this Algus fellow.

How do you respond?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Wednesday June 15th, 2022 8:44:48 PM
Ayotnom goes to the warehouse stopping to get the husk and the flippers before he does so.

When he enters the warehouse and it clears out and he is asked about the Deep he says, "Ardian told us that long ago the creature had a gateway from another place into the Wold. Nearby underwater races were subjugated and fell thrall to this thing, some even becoming transformed. Eventually heroes rose up from these aquatic folk and fought the creature back, but they were not strong enough to destroy it, so they sealed it with a Teucri artifact and broke the artifact into several items and hid them. However the power of the seals is beginning to fail and The Deep, this creature, is beginning to push back through. Ardian became aware of this due to his divinations but he was an old man and he sought us the 8 Petaled Rose to deal with this threat as we have experience with similar things in the past. Therefore he wanted us to set out and retrieve these keys so we can vanquish the Deep once and for all and prevent others from falling thrall. We already have this husk and these fins. There are several other items we have been instructed to collect hence my remark earlier about needing to make several trips back and forth from her and other ports of call but as I said we mean no harm to Wedding City or the privacy of its denizens. We just wish to be free to go about our business and collect the rest of the keys we need to put an end to The Deep once and for all."

At the mentioning of the husk and the fin he shows the Wedding City folks the 2 items.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday June 15th, 2022 9:07:27 PM
Rolth nods as Ayotnom does a fine job of telling the most recent lore that we learned about the Deep and what must be done. He adds, In our adventures across the Taur Isles, we have run into signs and minions of this evil power known as the Deep. The Deep is some sort of malevolent power that seems to be making a play for renewed domination in the region. It's minions distribute magical amulets that warp the minds of their wearers, turning them into mindless, aggressive pawns. We met a chuul that used a piece of the Deep, part of a tentacle, to cursedly warp the flesh of those in its thrall, making them tentacled monstrosities. The chuul was accompanied by frog-like Deep Ones. The chuul promised us power if we joined it, and madness, despair and death if we resisted. Earlier, we encountered and defeated a sort of reverse Cecaelia named Aaroth, who told tales of a coming doom that was beyond our understanding. And on our sailing journeys, we passed a great rock formation that looked tentacled as well. If you have seen or later find any signs of such things, like tentacle amulets, folk behaving oddly or aggressively, and the like, please share that information with us in equal measure that we might use it to be successful in our quest to defend this whole area from the threat."

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday June 15th, 2022 10:32:41 PM
Kiwina mistrusts the culture here enough to tag along but keep quiet. In particular, the idea of asking for information about other people worries him since it seems against local sensibilities. surely there is a discreet way of doing so, he just doesn't know how here.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec
Thursday June 16th, 2022 2:54:27 AM
THE LOOK that Esmerelda gives Ramsay's retreating back after the comment about her being "Tsak's kitty"!
Tsak won't be surprised if the crew return to the ship to find their bedding shredded and nasty deposits secreted in strategic places. Cats are like that.
Oh well, given the rules in Fargunia it's not his job to go blabbing about their indiscretion. They'll work it out.

Tsak follows the party along to the warehouse. Ayotnom's summary is indeed impressive and earns him the revered 'nod' of approval from the stoic ranger.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=17 ;
Thursday June 16th, 2022 9:00:13 AM
Wil breaks from the group to explore asking if anyone would like to join him. He promises to stay well within the rules of the island... at least to try.
"I think a pub is probably best... to get some info."
(Perception: 17)
"I don't really know what to look for though... figure if I'm pleasant enough maybe I can hear something."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Thursday June 16th, 2022 3:01:57 PM
Mak breaks away with Wil, dragging Tsak along with them at the mention of a Pub. We'll be discrete he says winking at Rolth.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday June 16th, 2022 7:56:02 PM
Rolth smiles and thinks to himself, "This sounds like the set up to a bad joke. "A boor, a mixed mind, and a perfectly nice ranger walk into a bar. Everyone buys the half orc a drink because they feel sorry for him."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Thursday June 16th, 2022 10:41:46 PM
Ayotnom waits to hear the Wedding City Officials reaction to their story

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday June 16th, 2022 11:22:40 PM
Splitting the group up in a place like this can't be good, Kiwina thinks.

DM Mark- Back to Lovely Fargunia
Thursday June 16th, 2022 11:38:14 PM
Ayotnom summarizes (rather efficiently) what he knows of The Deep, showing these men the husk and the fins that have been found.
Rolth adds details about The Deep the Petals encountered before Ayotnom joined the party, including the offer of “power if we joined it, and madness, despair and death if we resisted,” and a promise of coming doom. He meetions the tentacles amulets and strange rock formations, asking these men to let the Petals know is they encounter such things.
Kiwina worries about the nuances and mores of this culture, fearful of missteps.
Tsak nods approval at Ayotnom’s summary.
Wil goes in search of a pub to see if he can find more information.
Mak goes with Wil, trying to bring Tsak along. He tries to assure Rolth everything will be fine.

In the Warehouse, Ayotnom, Rolth, Kiwina and Tsak share some information. The three men take all this in, listening intently. They are interested in the husk and the fins, though only Algus touches them after politely asking to see them. He examines them in some detail before handing them back. The other two men recoil at parts of the tale, though Algus seems to be made of sterner stuff.

Algus replies, ”As I said I am Algus, assistant Dock Master in Wedding City. My friend here is Nevent, trader and Captain of the vessel Silent Kiss. This is Herol. He owns the cooperage works, and oversees packing of a good many things for shipment. I have heard tales of tentacled amulets relating to nearby isles populated by the Tauric races. I chalked these up to just sailors’ tales. But I see they may have some truth. Assuming what you are saying is true, we urge caution. Ardian’s information seems to sell his information, which we detest. While there are times when information has value, but it needs to be a trade of information not sale to the highest bidder. In any event, you are free to go about your business.”

“You have given me much to think upon, and I thank you for that. Should you run into any trouble here, you may give them my name or send for me. Tell them you go with my knowledge and you should have free reign here. But do not pry into private affairs while you are here - I cannot protect you from that.”

“Tell me, is there information that I can provide you?”

The other two men curtly echo Algus’ acceptance of the Petals and their information.

Algus adds, ”I tell you what, should you defeat this Deep thing please inform me of this. If you can show that it posed some threat to Wedding City or Fargunia, I would appreciate knowing that as well. We take threats to our way of life seriously. And nobody like things with tentacles.” The others nod their heads in agreement.

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Wil and Mak look around. Curiously, there are few signs or pieces of written information. They do some a place with rough men coming in and out, and a huge wooden tankard fixed above the door. They go to this place, and enter.

It’s a busy tavern. Servers move about the place. It falls silent for a moment as Wil and Mak enter, but soon a bard in the corner pipes up, making his words into a song.

“Newcomers are here with tales to tell.
But do they bring gold for their ale as well?
Perhaps they come seeking marital bliss,
No gags and a bond? It seems something’s amiss!”

The crown roars with laughter, cheering the bard’s jeers of these new comers. They seem to welcome Wil and Mak to join them.

DM Mark - Editorial Comment/Request
Thursday June 16th, 2022 11:44:01 PM
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Also, if you are a DM, you gain the ability to edit any posts made in your games - which is a pretty sweet ability!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec
Friday June 17th, 2022 3:45:58 AM
Tsak thanks the three gentlemen for their patience and understanding. He can't think of anything to ask at that moment, so with a 'sorry' look to Rolth and Kiwina he runs off trying to catch Wil and Mak.
He sights them just as they head into the watering hole and quietly makes his way in afterward taking a seat in a darkened corner. Wil, Mak and a bunch of intoxicated strangers: this outta be good.

If a server wanders past Tsak will order a pint and a nibble.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Friday June 17th, 2022 7:19:39 AM
Mak spotted Tsak and greeted him warmly with a smack on the back. "Watch it, I think that bard is trying to marry people off. Either that or he's scoping out a mate. Be careful."

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday June 17th, 2022 8:08:47 AM
Kiwina is relieved and confused that things are going so well here. It seems he will never understand human society.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday June 17th, 2022 9:40:56 AM
"it may be some time before we are able to complete our mission and stop the Deep. But we will keep you informed once we know more. Elyas replies to Algus.

if you will do us the service of keeping a lookout for any of these amulets we would be very grateful. they show up in the strangest places and always bring trouble with them.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=10 ;
Friday June 17th, 2022 10:33:27 AM
Falco answers the kids. "Sadly I cannot fly but I can see in the dark. I can also make things light up!" He casts light on the shoe of one child who seems the happiest and gives an owl hoot. He follows along to the warehouse as the others walk away.

One the others are finishing in the warehouse Falco politely chimes in. "I would not say that Ardian is selling information per say but you do seem to have a very strict rule or privacy and information. Is there some sort of guideline, I would hate to inadvertently offend with a simple inquiry about how ones day is going."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+14=19 ; d20+14=27 ;
Friday June 17th, 2022 3:01:15 PM
"I'm so glad you made us a song," Wil says with a smile and a slow drawn-out accent.
"Do you have any stories to sing? What's the most popular, bard?" Wil asks
"What do we have to drink?"
(Diplomacy: 19)
He murmurs a bit, fighting the urge to blurt out something but manages to contain the voices that are bursting within his head. "Please, stop." he quietly urges.
(Bluff: 27)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday June 17th, 2022 5:33:42 PM
Rolth nods as Elyas asks them to keep us informed if tentacle amulets start to show up in the city. And he thanks Algus and his two companions for the leave to continue our quest. As for information that these worthies might provide, Rolth's only suggestion is that they let us know who else in or near the city might be interested in helping us in our quest, whether materially or with knowledge of their own. Otherwise, he is ready to proceed back to see Ardian and get ready for our next challenge.

DM Mark - Getting the Party Back Together
Saturday June 18th, 2022 3:02:15 AM
Tsak doesn’t spend time in the warehouse, and heads out to find Wil and Mak. He spots them going into a tavern and rushes to join them.
Mak welcomes Tsak and half-jokingly warns him about the bard.
Wil thanks the bard for his song and asks for another. He also manages to keep the crazy in check.
Kiwina is both pleased and puzzled things seem to be going well with Algus, Nevent and Herol.
Elyas assures Algus the Petals will keep him informed, and asks him to be on the lookout for any tentacled amulets.
Falco responds to the children before casting light on the shoe of one. The children squeal in delight, and the one with light on his shoe feels quite special. In the warehouse, he asks about the privacy rules in Wedding City hoping they are written down somewhere.
Rolth thanks Algus for his cooperation. He asks if there is anyone else in town that might help in the Petals quest?

The bard responds to Wil. ”Ah my good cleric. There is always another song. What say you? Is a song worth buying me a drink? You can be the judge of that. He launches into a song about Fargus the founder of Fargunia. You learn he led his people here to safety from their old home away to the north and the west in the Cursed Lands, “far from prying eyes and grasping hands.” The crowd seems to know this song and joins in on the chorus.

The drinks are good and the company turns out to be more relaxed than you’ve encountered elsewhere. Raucous, unfamiliar, and odd at times - but decent company here at least.

After a bawdy song about a woman that sells seafood by day and herself by night, he then sings a song about the current ruler of Fagunia, his Lofty Grace, Barmurg, Archbaron of Fargunia. It’s mentioned that he is the son of the Adopted son of Fargus, and that he rules well, and steady, asking little and giving little in return.

The bard asks from across the room who Wil, Mak, and Tsak are - where are they from, why are they here, what do they seek here in Wedding City? This questioning seems rather odd given what the party has encountered, and the bard is the only one asking questions of the three.

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In the warehouse, Algus responds to Falco.

”Certainly we have many written laws, rules and exemptions to protect the privacy of people in Fagunia and Wedding City. But really, it is just common sense - a person’s secrets are his most valuable possessions, are they not? You must understand, people do not buy or sell information in Fargunia, rather it is exchanged. Buying or selling people's information would dehumanize them! No one asks for information or digs into someone’s past without giving equal information about oneself or a subject desired by the others involved in the exchange. If we are friends, we share information with each other and in doing so enhance each other's lives.”

The other two nod in agreement.

Having misunderstood Rolth’s request for anyone that might help in the Petal’s quest, Algus replies, ”What sort of help do you seek? All are free to pursue commerce here in Wedding City. Goods may be bought, ships may be hired. So long as no questions are asked that would pry into personal matters of course.”

Herol eagerly adds, ”Yes, tell me what it is you need, and I should be able to help you get it."

Assuming those in the warehouse are finished, Algus and his friends will usher you out of the warehouse and back into the bright sunlight outside. You think you know the way to Ardian’s tower.

But where are Wil, Mak and Tsak?

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Saturday June 18th, 2022 2:19:40 PM
“How about I buy everyone a round,” Wil says with a smile.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Saturday June 18th, 2022 3:25:53 PM
“How about I buy everyone a round,” Wil says with a smile.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday June 18th, 2022 5:42:47 PM
"Well, at this moment, all I think we need to know is where the closest tavern is, so we can find our companions and be on our way. Can you help us track them down?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Sunday June 19th, 2022 8:21:20 PM
"The nearest bar is a good guess. Another bar if not. Wherever they are, they know to look for the Rose. At least it's a harbor town. That means routine dealings with people from other cultures, which means Mak and Wil might not draw too much attention. And Tsak can help them as well."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Sunday June 19th, 2022 9:51:19 PM
Ayotnom says, "This is certainly an interesting facet of Wedding City that I was not aware of. I don't believe the Agents of the Mailed Fist who became its Knight's Commanders were reminded of your privacy clause then again maybe because they are used to dealing in contracts they did not need to be? As I said earlier we are sorry for any offense we have given and as I am just saying now we understand why secrets are considered so valueable."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec
Monday June 20th, 2022 3:31:16 AM
We're ADVENTURERS from the Taur Isles! We're here for ADVENTURE! And we seek any information relating to.... err adventure?
Tsak started strong but petered out at the end. But at least he told the truth and didn't give too much away.

He is struck by the thought that a travelling bard may be good cover for the eyes and ears of the king. Also the bard may be the only other person in the room not bound by Fargunia's attitudes toward sharing information.

He happily grabs two drinks, thanking Wil for the shout.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday June 20th, 2022 12:52:43 PM
Falco nods at the explanation. "That makes sense. I was worried there was something more stringent. Sounds like an exchange of answers is the best way to talk to people which is a good method in general. I doubt I have ever offered someone five gold to tell me where they are from.":

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - Getting the Party Back Together
Monday June 20th, 2022 6:36:21 PM
Wil offers to buy a round of drinks. This makes him popular, and costs him about 50 gold.
Tsak announces you are adventurers who like to adventure and are committed to adventure.
Rolth asks Algus where the nearest tavern is.
Kiwina echoes this, adding any nearby bars might be good to know about as well.
Ayotnom thanks the men for better explaining some of the culture and mores of Wedding City.
Falco also seems glad to have some insight into Fargunia’s rules.

Rolth, Kiwina, Ayotnom, Falco and Elyas are directed by Algus to the nearest tavern - which seems fairly straightforward. The men also try to describe where some better taverns could be found, but without good signage, the Petals are entirely sure they could find these places without help.

Fortunately their first stop is the one they need.

They approach a noisy tavern and they have a hard time squeezing in. The place smells of sweat and beer. There they see Mak, Wil and Tsak are the focus of attention - and they seem to be rather popular just now, as a bard makes some good natured jibes at the three.

The trio are asked by one of the only people in town that seems actually ask questions why they are here. They limit their responses to vague reference to being adventurers, but seemingly adventurers that have gold as Wil buys everyone drinks. The patrons there are grateful, and cheer as they slap Wil on the back. But they never actually enter into conversion with the Petals.

As the other heroes enter, the bard calls to them too. ”Ah, more of you, eh? Why this place seems to be crawling with adventurers seeking, well, adventure? I wonder what has this armed and armored crew has been up to? You don’t look like you seek weddings here in Wedding City. What are you here for? What tales do you have to share?”

He smiles as he says, ”Perhaps you would make a good song. Well, you’ll make for a song either way. But I cannot sing you heroes if I don't know your heroic deeds.”

The crown cheers again as they look to all them Petals for an answer to the bard.

(We don’t need to drag this out - I’m just wondering what, if anything, you all share with this crowd.)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday June 20th, 2022 6:57:55 PM
Wil has begun to become intoxicated, he puts down another 50 gp for another round, blurts out that he was kidnapped and kept within a pirate ship for two years. These wonderful gentlemen rescued him.
And then, “Our boat is special… really special. Wanna know what it does?”
And his plan to get information from people at the bar flies out the window, with his sobriety.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+21=39 ;
Monday June 20th, 2022 7:39:26 PM
"You want to know what sort of adventures we've had? Well then, consistent with local custom, let me trade you a song for your song. Here's one from the middle of our time together, called The Demon Went Down to Imod City." Rolth unslings his sargrass lute and begins with a flourish.

The demon went down to Imod City
He was lookin' for a ship to steal
He was in a bind
'Cause we were close behind
And he was willin' to make a deal

When he came upon this young taur
Strummin' on a lute and playin' it hot
And the demon jumped
Into the back room
And said, "boy, let me tell you what

I guess you didn't know it
But I'm a fancy lute player too
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you
Now you play a pretty good lute, boy
But give a demon his due
I'll bet a the Herald whole
Against your soul
'Cause I think I'm better than you"

The boy said, "my name's Rolth Niheow
And it might be a sin
But I'll take your bet
And you're gonna regret
'Cause I'm the best there's ever been"

Niheow, tune up your lute and strum the catgut hard
'Cause hell's broke loose in Imod City, and the demon deals the cards
And if you win, you get this ship that elementals hold
But if you lose, the demon gets your soul

The devil opened up his case
And he said, "I'll start this show"
And fire flew from his fingertips
As he struck a chord down low
Then he pulled his claws across the strings
And it made an evil hiss
And a band of demons joined in
And it sounded something like this

{insert cacaphony}

When the demon finished
Niheow said, "well, you're pretty good, old son
But sit down in that chair right there
And let me show you how it's done"

He played Hell Hounds on the Trail, run boys, run
The demon's in the House of the Violet ones
Halfling in back room pickin' up dough
Beat the Eight Petaled Rose? No demon, no

The demon bowed his head
Because he knew that he'd been beat
And he laid that golden instrument
On the ground at ol' Rolth's feet

Niheow said, "Aaroth, don't come back
If you ever want to try again
I done proven it once you son of a bow
I'm the best that's ever been"

Once done, Rolth offers thanks and good night, and tries to get the party out of there and back on the quest, heading for Ardian.

(OOC: Inspired by Charlie Daniels' Devil Went Down to Georgia, of course.)

Perform (Sing) = 39

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Monday June 20th, 2022 11:05:18 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well I can tell you that Imod himself recruited me to replace another minotaur named Son Imod who was tasked with helping to reunite the separate Taur races. Ostensibly that is why I'm here too but we kind of needed to take a detour and our new quest is currently sort of a secret for now. After we succeed we can tell you all about it but our enemy has its spies. Personally I'm after the person who murdered my father, I hope to one day track him down and tell him, "Hello my name is Ayotnom Ogini, you killed my father, now prepared to die." Personally I aspire to become a duelist so I can best this person in single combat and have vengeance.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday June 20th, 2022 11:12:36 PM
Kiwina does not volunteer information about himself, and considers how best to deal with Wil if he starts telling too much about the Rose. He decides the best response would be to tell more fanciful tales while letting the audience in on the "joke" that he's just humoring Wil.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday June 21st, 2022 12:03:15 AM
A lion, a horse and an owl walk into a bar, Tsak is relieved to see the rest of the team.
He'll help Wil to get some fresh air, hoping that Mak takes the hint and follows him outside.
Once that is achieved its back to the Rose to sleep this off.
Then tomorrow: we're off to see the wizard, tra la...

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday June 21st, 2022 9:01:31 AM
Wil has begun to become intoxicated, he puts down another 50 gp for another round, blurts out that he was kidnapped and kept within a pirate ship for two years. These wonderful gentlemen rescued him.
And then, “Our boat is special… really special. Wanna know what it does?”
And his plan to get information from people at the bar flies out the window, with his sobriety.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Tuesday June 21st, 2022 10:51:00 AM
Mak was so used to being drunk he'd actually figured out how to be quiet about secrets. "We've got secrets." he added to Wil's comment. "We shouldn't share them." he said shaking his head knowingly.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday June 21st, 2022 11:31:43 AM
"Seeing Weddings? Sir, if you are proposing you will need to find my father, he is a halfling." Falco responds with a laugh while he decides not to buy more drinks based on Wil's state.
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday June 21st, 2022 1:39:05 PM
Elyas tries to come up with an appropriately vague answer to what the adventurers are doing here, but before he can come up with something that sounds good rolth bursts into song. Elyas smiles and claps along with the song then orders a drink.

DM Mark - "We've got secrets."
Tuesday June 21st, 2022 1:40:07 PM
Wil finds his judgment is becoming impared. So he buys another round for everyone.
Rolth’s eyes light up at the opportunity to perform, and he does not disappoint.
Ayotnom says that Imod himself has called him to his current task, though he hesitates to say more as there are spies about. Then he mentions his personal quest to kill someone in revenge. At this, people pull back from Ayotnom. Nobody wants to be mistaken for whomever he seeks to kill.
Kiwina remains quiet, keeping an eye on Wil.
Tsak moves to Wil to get him up and moving.
Mak rises to leave with the others, careful to keep a hand on a table to steady himself as he says, "We've got secrets. We shouldn't share them."
Falco throws back a jibe at the bard. One look at Wil’s state tells him another round of drinks may not be a good idea.
Elyas claps along to Rolth's song.

Rolth’s singinging is on point, and even his lute playing is good. The crowd erupts and several patrons use Wil’s money to send drinks his way. The bard takes off his hat and bows to Rolth, [/b]”You have taught me a new song this day, one I shall remember. May I know your name so I may give you credit when I perform it in the future? Also, where do you hail from and where are you going?”[/b]

As the Petals make their way out of the pub, the three more inebriated members in tow, the bard asks, ”If indeed you are adventurers, what is the name of your group and the ship you sang about? How shall I sing of your exploits? I can always make up an entertaining name for you, but that is usually not appreciated.”

The crown cheers Wil out as he leaves, many there raising multiple tankards as he stumbles out.

Once out, the Petals are able to recall where Ardian’s tower is. They make their way there. Knocking on the door, they are met with a call asking who is knocking. Once they identify themselves, they are let in by Rainard who is clearly relieved to see them. ”Ah, you have returned. Master Ardian was becoming a bit agitated, which made me a bit worried for your safety. Come, come. I will let him know you are here.”

Soon you are meeting with Ardian. The old man is bent with age, and he gives the Petals an appraising stare for a moment. ”You’re back. I am quite glad, though I was a bit worried. Long has this prison been in place, so these are no easy tasks. But it’s clear that you were the right ones to answer my call. Come, show me the next key you have found.”

Perception DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: {Rainard has crept in by the door and is watching but trying not to be seen.}

As the Petals hand over the Husk, he examines it. ”The ancient texts mentioned a husk but, frankly, I wasn’t really sure what that would be. Ah yes, it looks like this might be worn. Tell me, is it magic? Have you divined its properties? The legend spoke of a fight - did you have to battle something, or was that an allegory to something else?”

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FYI - you may recall that the tasks were:

The Challenge of Might -
You must fight to prove your ability, don’t be shocked by what you come upon. A husk is needed. (Complete)

The Challenge of Speed -
Fleet of tail and fleet of fin, are you quick enough to swim? Prove you don’t need them to gain the Key. Find the fins. (Complete)

The Challenge of Durability -
Rocks and disruption, you must endure the onslaught, you are not allowed to harm those that challenge you. The gifts given during this challenge are what you seek.

The Challenge of Charm -
Their call is dangerous, but you must convince them to give up something beautiful, it is the key.

The Challenge of Discernment -
The Guardian will offer a question, you must find a solution. The heart is what you seek.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=29 ; d20+14=22 ;
Tuesday June 21st, 2022 6:52:40 PM
Kiwina tells the bard, nodding at Mak and Wil, "With friends like these, you can't keep secrets, and even in the Taur Isles there aren't many groups like us."

When it comes time to talk with Ardian, Kiwina is willing to take the next challenge on the list. He sees Rainard watching, and tries to figure out what the tengu is up to. (Perception = 29, sense motive = 22) Even if he does not figure anything out, he will watch what Rainard does after the conversation is done.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=17 ;
Tuesday June 21st, 2022 9:01:30 PM
To the bard at the tavern, Rolth will reiterate that we are the Eight Petaled Rose and our ship is called the Rose. He figures that, having mentioned those in the song, it will do no more harm. Similarly, he is willing to name himself, Rolth Niheow, hailing from Liontaur Isle. As far as where we are going, well, we will go where Domi calls us, by Domi!

Rolth ignores Rainard skulking inside the doorway and waits to see what the others have to say about the husk and the fight. When the time comes, he is fine pursuing whatever challenge his colleagues prefer, choosing the Challenge of Charm if asked.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=21 ;
Tuesday June 21st, 2022 11:13:57 PM
Perception: 21

Ayotnom says, "Rainard, why are you skulking about like that? If you are Ardian's assistant can you not be trusted to see what we are up to?"

Ayotnom then says to Ardian, "It is magic. It confers to the wearer damage resistance 5/slashing, and energy resistance of 10 against electricity. I have a suspicion that when the whole ensemble is worn together potentially a new power is unlocked but I have nothing to back it up. Also yes there was a fight, an underwater one against a bunch of galvos. Galvos DR/slashing is totally not cool underwater" (OOC: it happens in video games)

Ayotnom then says, "I know you guys are saving Discernment for later but dispite being a minotaur I don't think I'm necessary particularly durable at this point in my journey. Maybe when I become a master duelist who can use my high intellect like a shield to thwart attacks but not right now. Also I'm not particularly charming so personally I vote for Discernment just from where my talents lie but if you guys want to do one of the other ones, I'll help I just don't know how useful I'll be."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 6:55:56 AM
The cool night breeze has helped Tsak regain a bit of his composure, and the walk to the tower has also done him some good. He ignores the bard, has answered enough questions already. Adventure!, Ha, what he wants now is a nice soft bed.
But he knows the 'meet with the wizard and renew the lock and save the Wold' thing is kinda important so he focusses as best he can.
He's not sure why people are discussing Rainard, the guy is just there. Sheesh, people are weird.

As for the next challenge, he has no issue with Ayotmon's suggestion.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+14=22 ;
Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 10:58:04 AM
{Perception: 22}

Falco notices Rainard but Ayotnom speaks before he can.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 d20+14=19 ; d20+14=16 ;
Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 11:59:10 AM
Mak straightened up and took a long look at Rainard.

OOC:
Perception +14, Roll 19
Perception +14, Roll 16. Looking for the Deep items on Rainard

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d6=6 ; d20=15 ; d20=4 ; d6=1 ;
Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 12:53:40 PM
Wil sobers up on the trip. He smiles a bit, such a fan of being slightly popular.
"That was fun," he said finally watching Rainard as they pass.
"Maybe it's a feature, not an option," Wil commented. "Maybe his face is just stuck like that. I've consulted Wardd a few times on my way here and I have the last and first.. but I'm not against any suggestions."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 1:05:33 PM
Let's not deliberate too long in choosing oiur next mission. we will have to do them all in good time Elyas comments. Endurance would probably be pretty straight-forward if painful. the others sound less dangerous but probably more challenging.

he has no strong preference, but would vote for Endurance next if a clear choice isn't made by the Captain.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 2:37:46 PM
If the challenges continued to be underwater as they had been Mak had very little hope that he'd be any more helpful with the tasks than he had at present. The last battle he thought he'd done well with were the coral golems and then it was only the strength of his blade that aided him. Not his slick moves in and out of combat.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 6:23:19 PM
"Mak brings up a good point -- most of us don't move well in the water. Could we get some sort of weights that people could wear to walk around on the sea bed?"

Kiwina also remembers that Ayotnom wasn't with the group when they pulled Rainard out of the water after he had survived a Kraken attack -- a circumstance which now makes Rainard's response to Ayotnom's questions all the more interesting. (Assuming the previous sense motive roll would apply.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday June 23rd, 2022 12:57:09 AM
We could definitely do with some more of that 'move freely underwater' malarky, whoever's got that should load up and share it around.
Tsak was lucky he had a slashing weapon against the eels, or he would have been no use at all.

Realising he's just told a bunch of powerful magic users how to suck eggs, he shuts his trap and does his best fade into the background trick...

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Thursday June 23rd, 2022 1:52:08 AM
Ayotnom waits to see what happens (OOC: checking in; not sure if I'll have a chance to necessarily post here before tomorrow evening)

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday June 23rd, 2022 12:00:39 PM
Kiwina tells the bard that secrets aren't something some of his friends are good at keeping. He is open to the next challenge on the list, and he notices Rainard watching the conversation. He tries to decipher what the tengu maybe doing.

Rolth introduces himself to the bard, and offers the name of the party as well as the name of their ship. He ignores Rainard and listens to the conversation. if asked, he would prefer doing the "Challenge of Charm" next.

Ayotnom calls Rainard out and shares with Ardian what they discovered about the husk, as well as sharing his hypothesis as to how they work. He votes for the "Challenge of Discernment" next.

The night air sobers Tsak up a bit, and he remembers the important task before them. He has no problem with Rainard being there and wonders what the fuss is all about. He has no problem with Ayotnom's suggestion.

Falco sees Rainard but Ayotnom speaks up before he can.

Mak give Rainard the once over.

Wil enjoyed his time at the pub, and notices Rainard. He has a hypothesis and decides to seek Wardd's advice on it.

Elyas reminds the Petals to not overthink the next challenge. and has no major preference. if asked he would vote for the Challenge of Durability

Mak is beginning to dislike the whole underwater thing.

Kiwina suggests obtaining some weights to keep them on the sea floor. He remembers that Ayotnom wasn't there when they rescued Rainard, and is curious as to how he will respond.

Tsak tells the magic users that they need to be more forthcoming with the "Freedom of Movement" spell, and than remembers that he just told a room of magic users how to do their job, and closes his mouth.

Ayotnom waits to see what will happen

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Realizing he has been seen, Rainard begins to stutter, "I-I-I'm s-sorry, I-I just find this so fascinating, and my curiosity got the better of me." Turning to Ardian he says, "I-I'm Sorry master, please forgive my intrusion." It is clear, he is telling the truth, and that the tengu means no harm, but Ardian is furious, and goes off on the poor guy, "You will be washing latrines for the next week, for this infraction, and I will summon a band of ogres to defecate and fling their feces all over the place each day, twice a day, until the time of your punishment is over!

Turning to the Petals, Ardian calms down and says "I apologize for my apprentice. He is a fool, but he does show promise at wizardry. Now which challenge would you like to do next? So far Durability and Discernment have been mentioned, and charm as well, which of course is all of the remaining challenges. You'll have to narrow it down. So far I have 2 votes for discernment, and 2 for durability, but only 1 for charm"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday June 23rd, 2022 12:55:47 PM
“Sir,” Wil says, then pauses. “Having started to speak I will finish my thought. I had apprenticed under my father for the House of Darts. I understand the tendency to discipline the apprentice but embarrassing them in front of strangers is disrespectful. Even for a gruff old man as yourself. I’m sure I will receive a rebuff from you. That said, our tasks to complete are waiting. I would like to select the Discernment challenge next.”
“I apologize…” he directed this toward Rainard, “but be sure Warrd has not abandoned you.”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Thursday June 23rd, 2022 1:01:23 PM
"Have your taught your apprentices the most basic things like prestidigitation? Would kind of make your threat hollow I would think."

Regarding the challenges. "I am content with either though I think endurance would require a nights rest. Sounds like I should be at my full healing capacity for that."
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday June 23rd, 2022 9:50:29 PM
Ready to rest up and get on with our next quest, Rolth will support Wil's choice of Discernment.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Thursday June 23rd, 2022 10:46:13 PM
Ayotnom calls after Rainard, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to get you in trouble. I only meant to figure out if you were a potential spy for The Deep, apparently you weren't just curiious."

Ayotnom says to Ardian, "I am somewhat of a Wizard myself though I admit I think my studies will focus in a somewhat more martial tradition from here on out so forgive me if I speak out of turn but Rainard was clearly just curious, surely curiosity is a plus in a potential apprentice especially if one seeks to delve the mysteries of the arcane. As for the challenge I stand by my previous vote for Discernment. I think my intellect, spells and trained perception could prove a boon in this challenge"

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday June 23rd, 2022 11:18:09 PM
Clearly with Wil and Rolth both in favor of discernment, "It seems that most of us favor Discernment, Ardian."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday June 24th, 2022 1:01:41 AM
Looking at the interaction between master and apprentice, and the reaction of the petals, Tsak wonders if the discernment challenge hasn't already begun. Ahh, but wait, we aren't all underwater.

Discernment

The ranger sighs inwardly, life is so much easier with less syllables.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday June 24th, 2022 8:59:15 AM
Elyas nods, Discernment it is. have you discovered anything further about this challenge, Ardian?

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday June 24th, 2022 10:32:05 AM
Wil speaks on Rainard's defense, and than apologizes to the tengu. He votes for Discernment.

Falco reminds Ardian that with prestidigitation his punishment maybe toothless. He is open to any of the 3 challenges, but feels sleep would be wise.

Rolth is ready to hit the rack and take on the next challenge in the morning. He votes for Discernment.

Ayotnom apologizes for busting Rainard, and than urges mercy with Ardian. He doubles down on his vote for Discernment.

Kiwina votes for Discernment.

Tsak wonders if the interaction between Ardian and Rainard, as well as the Petals's reaction is the challenge of discernment, but than he remembers that he is dry.

Elyas votes for Discernment, and asks if Ardian may have any insight.

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The Challenge of Discernment -
The Guardian will offer a question, you must find a solution. The heart is what you seek.

At first it appears that Ardian is going to get into an argument with the Petals over how a master should teach his apprentice, but instead he starts to chuckle, "Old gruff man you say? I suppose I fit that description, but that is no excuse for eves dropping, and while curiosity is helpful for those who wish to obtain mastery of the Arcane Arts, knowing when to ignore such urges can increase ones life span. Rainard is smart enough to know that the use of magic to clean the bathroom while under punishment would be a bad idea, but don't worry, I'll probably forget about this whole thing by the end of the day." He says the last bit with a wink, indicating that his bark may, in fact, be worse than his bite.

With that, the old Wizard puts his hands in front of him, touching his finger tips together, with his fingers separated, touching his lower lip with his pointer fingers, as though in thought. So you've decided to attempt the Challenge of Discernment. I wish I had more insight than I do but like before, my knowledge about the challenges is limited to the cryptic clues I've ascertained in my studies. I have complete faith in your abilities, and trust that you will have little trouble defeating this challenge, like you did the previous two. I must confess I was skeptical of your abilities at first, but you have twice proven your ingenuity. Adjourn to your ship, and I will arrive in the morning to reset Garmin."

Is there anything anyone wishes to do before departing on the next challenge?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday June 24th, 2022 11:14:15 AM
With that Falco is happy to head back to the ship and relax for a bit. He considers what discernment means and briefly wishes for the intelligence he once had when he was a halfling. No matter, the Petals would manage.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D)
2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Friday June 24th, 2022 12:28:00 PM
If it’s like the other challenges I suspect it will be deep below the sea in cloudy water and no light at all. That would be what I would expect to properly make a simple human fighter as useless as possible.”

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday June 24th, 2022 1:54:56 PM
Wil has little to add. He is tired. It’s as if he was camping all week and ready to go back to work :)
He agrees some sleep would be good

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday June 24th, 2022 5:35:02 PM
Rolth suggests that a simple human fighter perhaps don the magical flippers when we slip between the waves, in order to perhaps be less useless. As far as spell selection, it may be wise to continue to select those that help us function underwater, and perhaps boost our wisdom or intelligence. Otherwise, he is ready to get some sleep and head out in the morning.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday June 24th, 2022 6:41:44 PM
Kiwina suggests to Mak that they go shopping for some rope and the heads of a few sledge hammers. With those items, he thinks they could make a harness that would help Mak walk around underwater. Anyone else who thinks it's a worthwhile idea is welcome to come.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Saturday June 25th, 2022 9:29:54 AM
Ayotnom takes time in changing the spells he prepares for the next day.

(OOC: I got to checkout my spells known and swap; I'll do it in next post...don't have time now)

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Saturday June 25th, 2022 10:21:25 AM
Falco briefly wishes he wasn't warped into a beastfolk, but is certain the Petals will prevail.

Mak complains about how ineffective he seems to be underwater.

Wil is ready for a vacation.

Rolth suggests Mak use the flippers to become more mobile underwater. He also makes some spell prep suggestions.

Kiwina offers to make Mak a weighted belt out of some rope and some sledgehammer heads. He offers to make one for whoever wishes to have one.

Ayotnom does some spell swapping.

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Kiwina makes as many weighted belts as needed for the party, and then everyone adjourns to their bunks, for the night. Everyone awakens to a a light rain, though they feel well rested. Ardian arrives shortly after you have broken your nightly fast, and makes the now familiar recalculations to Garmin, grumbling under his breath about the rain, the whole time. Once finished, Ardian says his good byes, than vanishes. It doesn't take any training in the knowledge of the arcane to discern that he just teleported away, apparently he was done with standing in the rain.

You sail for a few hours in a light rain, the kind that is almost pleasant, especially since the temps are comfortable, but after a few hours, the weather breaks, as the clouds disperse and the sun presents itself.nothing of interest happens through out the day and you go to bed that night wondering how long it will take to arrive at your new destination. Your question is answered around noon the next day when you here the cry "Land Ho!". You look ahead and you see a small island ahead of you. Garmin seems to be pointing directly toward the island. You are too far away to make out any details of the island, but it does seem to extend fairly high into the air, indicating it may have or be a mountain.

How do our intrepid heroes wish to proceed?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday June 25th, 2022 10:52:47 AM
"I suppose the we could sail to the left or right to make sure that our destination is actually on the island and not beyond it. In either event, we should approach cautiously, I think. This does not seem a challenge to rush headlong into, in typical liontaur style. I suppose that we should prepare climbing gear, so we can reach the Octagon Oracle at the top in some degree of safety!"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+15=22 ;
Saturday June 25th, 2022 12:18:40 PM
(Perception=22)

Tsak rests up in preparation for the next task, resetting his limited magic, clearing his mind and brushing his puss, um that is to say Esmerelda.

Oh goody, it's on dry land. We still get to attach all the weights to Mak, right?

Tsak climbs to the crows nest so he can have a good look at the island as they sail around it (Perception=22).

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Saturday June 25th, 2022 12:56:34 PM
”I’ll bet it’s an island beast. As soon as we get on the island good it’ll sink. As for those weights, I’ll take my chances with the flippers. One thing to nerf me really good is to encumber me.”

OOC: Mak puts the flippers in his pack.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Saturday June 25th, 2022 2:35:09 PM
Elyas is hesitant. land? that woudl certainly break the pattern. it sounded like the keys were hidden in the depths for a reason, seems odd that one would end up above the waves. of course this test is called Discernment, so it might not be as it seems. we should scout it out. I agree with rolth, we should circle around and make sure the island is actually the target here.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Saturday June 25th, 2022 8:26:14 PM
“Land Ho,” Wil said with mock surprise. “I only did that once.” He added then laughed.
“Told you I would say it,” he then responded to one of his imaginary friends.
“Do you think it will be land based? What do you think discernment means in this context? I’m not the best at problem solving.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Sunday June 26th, 2022 9:51:32 PM
Kiwina order the ship to circle around the island so they can see if the compass continues to point to the island. After they have gone about a quarter of the way around the island, he gives the order to assume the course that the magic compass points them on, whether that is towards the island or beyond it.

"Mak, you've encumbered us for a while now, but I doubt you're enough to make an island beast sink," Kiwina jokes.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=31 ; d20+9=13 ;
Sunday June 26th, 2022 11:24:10 PM
Ayotnom says, "What if its a giant turtle not a mountain? The riddle with this challenge is the heart is what we seek, what if we have to go inside it and head for its heart?"

Perception: 31
Know: Nature: 13

Spells Prepared

0th: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Charm Person, Rose's Temperature Control, Mage Armor, Shield
2nd: Mirror Image, False Life, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray
3rd: Heroism, Haste, Fly

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday June 27th, 2022 9:48:28 AM
"An island, that is a nice change of pace. It would be nice to be able to fire an arrow or two at danger if needed."

Falco agrees that sailing to the side to be sure this is the destination makes good sense, at the mention of climbing he look less sure of himself. "Not much of a climber except in rigging. Lets hope its not that."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday June 27th, 2022 11:08:04 AM
Rolth suggests sailing past the island to verify that the island is the destination and not something beyond. He suggests prepping climbing gear

Tsak is hopeful that this challenge may be on land, but still likes the idea of putting the weights on Mak. He climbs into the crow nest for a better look.

Mak is convinced that the island is some sort of beast, weighting to sink them as soon as they are on it. he doesn't desire to be encumbered by Kiwina's weighted belt, and instead claims the flippers. (OoC... While underwater, encumbrance actually works differently. The first 50 lbs of weight is used to keep you at the bottom of the body of water, and doesn't count towards encumbrance due to buoyancy. You still only move at half speed, since it is difficult terrain though.)

Elyas feels that an island destination would be strange, and things may not be as they seem. He agrees with Rolth that they should sail around the island, to make sure Garmin is pointing toward the island.

Wil finds the cry "Land Ho!" to be comical, and asks his "Friends" if this could be trully a land based challenge.

Kiwina orders the ship to circle the island, than set the proper course based on their discovery. He teases Mak, lightheartedly.

Ayotnom wonders if it is a giant turtle and mentions the need for a heart. He wonders if they need to enter it somehow.

Falco is happy for the prospect of being on Terra Firma, but his excitement wanes with the prospect of a potential climb.

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The Rose sails around the Island, and the whole time Garmin's needle remains pointing directly towards it. You proceed to sail a little closer, taking soundings to find the water depth, and you discover that the water is plenty deep for safe sailing, and you notice that the island has 100+ ft sheer rock walls all along it's circumference. The whole thing looks like a mountain jutting out of the water, with it's rocky peak so high it is covered in snow. The whole mountain appears to be nothing but a giant rock outcropping, with no noticeable flora or fauna. Ayotnom is the first to spot it, but Tsak sees it a split second later. There appears to be a cave entrance at water level. Upon further inspection, it appears that Garmin isn't pointing at the island, but the cave entrance.

How do our intrepid heroes wish to proceed?

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Monday June 27th, 2022 1:54:44 PM
"We should dive and check to see of the island is floating or has some underwater entrance to its interior." Mak suggested. "At our sailing speed it wouldn't take long and would alleviate any concerns, mine, that this is an island monster."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday June 27th, 2022 3:05:01 PM
Elyas nods at Mak's suggestion.

we have the ability to survey the area from below, let's take a quick look. If we don't see anything interesting we can go into the cave

How big is the cave mouth? Big enough to sail into? Sized for a rowboat? Single file only?

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=17 ;
Monday June 27th, 2022 5:15:11 PM
“Can we sail into that cave entrance?” Wil asks.
Perception: 17

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=20 ;
Monday June 27th, 2022 8:51:31 PM
Rolth is happy to admit that Mak has a good idea, and heartily agrees with diving to survey below. He will also try to help Elyas determine whether the cave mouth is big enough for the Rose.

(perception = 20 if needed)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=17 ;
Monday June 27th, 2022 9:47:35 PM
“Can we sail into that cave entrance?” Wil asks.
Perception: 17

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday June 27th, 2022 10:25:07 PM
Kiwina gives the order to submerge just below the water, slow, and see what's in the direction of the cave. Mak should have his chance to see if the island is giant turtle. And the cave might be larger under the water than above.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=35 ;
Monday June 27th, 2022 11:13:21 PM
Perception: 35

Ayotnom keeps his eyes peeled as the group does their underwater survey.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+15=28 ;
Tuesday June 28th, 2022 12:50:40 AM
(Perception=28)

As the order to 'dive,dive,dive' is given Tsak climbs down from the crows nest.
He remembers the air envelope ending their last time.

Hey, maybe we should paint the rose yellow. Just a thought.

Tsak keeps his eyes peeled as they sink below the surface.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday June 28th, 2022 9:06:28 AM

"I agree, a little underwater scouting is in order. Plus this whole boat underwater thing is still a novelty to play with!."
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Tuesday June 28th, 2022 11:40:44 AM

Mak suggests diving to determine if the mountain island is in fact just that, an island. as well as how deep the water is in the cave.

Elyas likes Mak's idea, and wonders how large the cave is.

Wil wonders if the Rose will fit in the cave.

Rolth agrees with Mak as well, and he also wonders how large the cave is.

Kiwina gives the order to dive, figuring Mak will get his chance to see if it's a island or a beast, and they can learn whether the cave is bigger below the surface than it is above.

Ayotnom keeps alert as they submerge.

Tsak suggests painting the Rose yellow, as he climbs down from the crows nest.

Falco is all in on submerging as the novelty hasn't worn off for him yet.

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As the Rose submerges, and gets closer to the island, It is clear, that unless it is a massive allusion, this is an island of sorts. it's very narrow maybe a half mile in diameter at the most, and almost perfectly round. If it wasn't for the fact that it is made of stone, and the rock faces are of a natural appearance, you would swear that some god or immortal power decided to drive a spear, butt first, into the ocean. even the snow caped top resembles a spear head of sorts. A DC 15 knowledge nature reveals: Highlight to display spoiler: {It is defiantly a natural, though unique, phenomenon}

Underwater, the island continues down, as far as the eye can see, in it's "spear shaft" appearance. The cave, at least from the outside, is ovalish in shape, with the water's surface cutting the oval almost perfectly in half. The cave has the appearance of a natural cave, and is easily big enough to sail the Rose into.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday June 28th, 2022 12:17:54 PM
Rolth opines that sailing the Rose in would be preferable to climbing the cliffs. A summoned scout to send ahead into the tunnel might be wise, though.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday June 28th, 2022 12:22:09 PM
Well, it looks like our path forward is to go into the cave. the Rose can fit, we should probably sail her in as far as she'll go.

Elyas will cast a light spell if needed on the front of the ship if the cave is dark inside

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday June 28th, 2022 1:32:01 PM
"Sure," Wil says with a smile. "I know a gal that can help us." he says to Rolth's suggestion.
He then summons a Lantern Archon. He then adds, "I have this new Hound Archon to summon but figure the lantern will be able to float around a bit better for us."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=29 ;
Tuesday June 28th, 2022 7:50:48 PM
(Know nature = 29)

"If it's all the same to you guys, since we've seen what's below and that the cave is big enough, I think we should return to normal sailing while we're going in. That is, on the water, not under it."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+9=28 ; d20+16=29 ;
Wednesday June 29th, 2022 12:13:57 AM
Know Nature : 28
Perception: 29

Ayotnom keeps his eyes sharp as they check out the area around the island. He easily recognizes the spear shaped structure as being natural.

Ayotnom says "I agree let's head back for the cave opening while the getting is good. Can you believe this is all natural?" he asks.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday June 29th, 2022 12:57:54 AM
Tsak stays on deck. He's in two minds whether or not to draw his sword.
As this is a test of discernment, he goes with the conservative 'dont mind me, I'm harmless' approach and leaves it sheathed at his belt.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=29 ;
Wednesday June 29th, 2022 9:20:19 AM
{Know Nature: 29}

"Sailing into a huge dark cave, as is tradition for stories that end well.... I like it."

Falco cast light on his bow as he noks an arrow, just to be ready.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Wednesday June 29th, 2022 10:57:51 AM
Rolth thinks sailing in would be preferable to scaling rocks. he suggests having a summoned scout go first.

Elyas feels sailing is a better option, and prepares to cast light if needed.

Wil agrees with Rolth and summons his lantern archon friend.

Kiwina suggests surfacing before sailing in.

Ayotnom agrees with sailing into the cave, and comments on the oddness of the natural phenomenon.

After some mental debate, Tsak decides to keep his sword sheathed.

Falco comments on the troupe of sailing into a dark cave, and than casts light on the bow of the ship. He has his bow ready just in case.

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By the light of the lantern archon, as well as the two light spells, you can see that the cave continues into the heart of, the Island. As you get to what, you would estimate to be the center of the Island, the cave opens up into a small cavern, and the underground river ends in a small lake. On the far end of the lake, you spy what appears to be a sand sculpture built on a ledge at the waters edge. Closer examination of the sculpture and you notice that it appears to be a winged liontaur, wearing strange clothing. Your characters wouldn't recognize the clothing but you players would recognize them as Egyptian, Pharaoh garb. A DC 19 knowledge Arcana Highlight to display spoiler: {It is shaped like an Androsphinx}

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday June 29th, 2022 4:48:05 PM
Winged liontaur? Kiwina has heard of centaurs, liointaurs, and pegasi, but never a pegataur.

Kiwina directs the crew to take a sounding and find a good spot for the Rose. The Petals can take a boat ashore if need be.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+8=19 ; d20=17 ; d20+12=23 ;
Wednesday June 29th, 2022 4:59:33 PM
"A sphinx, that's certainly interesting and unexpected."
Wil decides to walk near the front to search for anything unexpected, traps and whatnots.
He calls out to the lantern Archon for updates
"This is certainly one of the most interesting places on land I've been.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+15=28 ;
Thursday June 30th, 2022 12:58:36 AM
(Perception=28)

It's gonna come alive and attack us isn't it?

Tsak does his best with the available light to examine the ceiling. He's particularly looking for holes which nasty things might emerge from to attack them.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday June 30th, 2022 1:12:48 AM
If the Petals take a boat ashore, which Rolth is in favor of, he will cast Eagles Splendor just before reaching the sand.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+18=38 ;
Thursday June 30th, 2022 2:47:40 AM
Know : Arcana = 38

Ayotnom sees the Androsphinx and says, "An androsphinx to be exact, not a gynosphinx. Also I bet it won't attack unless we get the riddle it asks wrong if it is like a normal sphinx which could be a good thing because we could have a plan b if we get the riddle wrong but probably best to go with plan A getting the riddle right."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday June 30th, 2022 7:47:50 AM
If the Petals take a boat ashore, which Rolth is in favor of, he will cast Eagles Splendor just before reaching the sand.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+10=19 ;
Thursday June 30th, 2022 9:49:02 AM
Liking the idea of taking a boat ashore Falco will gladly head over, if that is what we all do. He debates casting water breathing in case they are knocked in the boat but it seems overkill.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy "It's gonna come alive and attack us isn't it?"
Thursday June 30th, 2022 11:42:00 AM
KIwina has never seem a wingers liontaur, which he dubs a pegataur. He asks the crew to continue to take soundings, looking for a good spot for the Rose.

Wil recognizes the the sand sculpture is actually a sphinx, and he keeps an eye open for traps, as well as asking his archon friend for updates.

Tsak asks if the thing is going to come alive and attack them, as he looks for enemy hide holes.

Rolth is prepared to cast eagles splendor on himself, if they take a boat to shore.

Ayotnom shares the type of sphinx the sand sculpture is made in the image of. He suggests that though they may have to fight as a plan B, Plan A would be to answer the androsphinx's riddle.

Rolth doubles down on the idea of casting eagles splendor (Sorry I couldn't help myself")

Falco likes the idea of taking a boat over to where the androsphinx sand sculpture is. He debates whether to cast water breathing on the party, but decides that it would be overkill.

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The soundings, performed by the crew, reveal that it is safe to bring the Rose right up to the sand sculpture's ledge, which is good because the ledge is at the same height as the Rose's deck. The ledge is roughly 20 ft by 20 ft, with the 10ft by 10 ft sculpture sitting right in the center. You can bring the Rose within 10 ft of the rock wall, and can easily use the gang plank to cross over, if needed. Tsak doesn't see any places here ambushers could be hidden.

As you approach the ledge, a crack appears in the sand sculpture, followed by another and than another, until the whole thing is riddled with cracks. A moment later, the sand begins to fall away, revealing a living breathing androsphinx inside.

As the androsphinx is released from the sand encasement, it looks down his nose at the Petals sizing up each of you, before saying:

“I am Yaron, guardian of a key. But before you can have it, you must first answer me. One of you must answer, there are only two answers that may be given, and they involve a choice you would make to decide who’s still liven.

“You are overlooking a cave. You can see that there are five people you do not know trapped in one room, and your friend trapped in another. In front of you is a lever, and you can see that there is water rushing into the room the five people are in. The lever redirects the water to the room with your friend in. Wherever the water goes, everyone in that room will die and all you control is the lever.

“What choice do you make?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday June 30th, 2022 12:18:25 PM
Rolth turns to the Petals and says, "We must discuss this amongst ourselves before answering, so please don’t just blurt out an answer to the sphinx. Here are my first thoughts on the matter:

—All else being equal, a hero would choose to save five over one.
—We don’t know whether all else is equal, though. If our friend would save hundreds of people in the course of an adventuring career, then maybe that would be the right choice. But because we can’t know that the other five aren’t also heroes or otherwise important to survival of people, then we probably can’t use this as a decision criterion.
—The choice of answers is only implied, not explicitly stated. Nor is it stated whether or not we could affect the outcome by doing something in concert with the answer that we provide.Hypothetically, one choice could be to teleport into the room with our friend, teleport back out, then divert the water into that room to save the other five people. So the choice would be "to save everyone in both rooms" rather than "save everyone in a single room."

But I may be overthinking this :)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday June 30th, 2022 12:21:01 PM
Rolth will add that the challenge is to "find a solution"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday June 30th, 2022 2:27:00 PM
"We should have only one person answer but we can discuss amongst ourselves... but I don't imagine we will be able to use any magic but we could ask. You could direct the water into the wall separating the rooms. This would cause the water to reflect back and away from both rooms."

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Thursday June 30th, 2022 2:28:15 PM
“You ask your friend what he wants you to do? If he is indeed your friend he’d agree to save the others and you could pull the lever without guilt.”

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Thursday June 30th, 2022 11:17:03 PM
Ayotnom says to his friends, "You pull the lever putting the water into the room with your friend and then your friend casts dimension door to go over to the other room? Alternatively can you get to your friend with a touch spell before the water engulfs their room? If so you touch them with water breathing"

He then stops goofing around and says, "In all seriousness I think I heard of a dilemna like this before and the friend in the room goes out all stoic like saying the needs of the many outway the needs of the few. He also gives this weird hand sign."

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday July 1st, 2022 1:05:25 AM
"How can we see them?" Kiwina wonders, thinking that if they can see these people maybe they can throw them a rope to save them. Further, Kiwina is a pretty good swimmer and could go down to help -- although in either case it would be easier to save one person than five.

Although the pega-thing said they could only give one of two answers, Kiwina wonders about how the lever works. For instance, if it opens a gate, then could the friend not be asked to swim against the flow for a moment while the level is switched to his cave, then released into the cave with the five, and then the water diverted to the empty cave?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday July 1st, 2022 3:18:25 AM
He explicitly said there are only two available answers and that the lever is the only control we have. I know that saving the five is probably the more heroic option, but in all honesty I would probably save my friend. I would not touch the lever.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday July 1st, 2022 8:37:28 AM
"can the lever only be pulled once? what if we were to switch the lever back and forth so that neither room fills completely? or that might just kill everyone...

Elyas ponders it for a while.

the pragmatic answer would be to save more people. however if the dilemma were real and it was one of us Petals trapped in the room I think any one of us would save the one.

DM Jeremy "It's gonna come alive and attack us isn't it?"
Friday July 1st, 2022 9:49:20 AM
Rolth analyzes the options and suggests a third.

Wil offers another solution.

Mak suggests asking the friend to ease the conscience before flooding his room.

Ayotnom jokingly offers a complicated solution, but than suggests the needs of the many out way the needs of the few.

Kiwina ponders some ideas, but remembers that they are only allowed one of two answers. He wonders how the lever works, and if there could be a work around.

Tsak reminds everyone that they are allowed to make only one of two answers, and that they can only use the lever to control the situation. He says he would save his friend.

Elyas wonders if it would be possible to switch, the lever, back and forth, in hopes that not enough water would be available to flood the rooms completely. He of course realizes that may just end up killing everyone.

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Yaron shows no emotion what so ever. In typical sphinx fashion, He simply waits for his riddle to be answered.

Feel free to take as long as you need to make a decision.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Friday July 1st, 2022 10:41:10 AM
"He's asking for two answers, right?" Mak said. "Only two answers may be given, it said. Not only one of two answers."

OOC: Mak will burn a hero point for a clue.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday July 1st, 2022 10:58:43 AM
Falco stares for a moment in disbelief that this is the riddle. It is no riddle but it is the type of judgment call that the Petals could be called on to make. Working though the situation he starts to mumble to himself.

"A riddle with no correct answer is not a great riddle but I doubt we can use a trick answer. It is a classic moral dilemma so casting a spell or splitting the water cannot be the answer. With two choices each is correct and incorrect. You save the many over the one because that matches your personal moral framework. The same goes for saving the one over the many, unless there is more information. Is it one baby and five people on their death beds? Are the five family and the one a stranger? Is there time to detect alignment?"

As he mumbles he starts pacing back and forth, clearly upset that the question is an ethics problem. He pauses with a sigh.

"We should never make our ship self sailing! We don't need non-sentient vehicles having to decide if they should run over one or five people... Neverminded. Who feels most confident in defending both choices?"

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday July 1st, 2022 1:18:26 PM
Kiwina thinks the answer is to keep looking for a solution that does not require allowing five people to die or killing one.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday July 1st, 2022 2:09:06 PM
"I think Mak's original idea is the best we can do in this circumstance, given the ambiguity of the 'riddle' and the lack of responsiveness by the sphinx to questions and comments. I propose that one of us answer that we would choose to get our friend's agreement to pull the lever and save the other five. Our friends are all heroes, after all!"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday July 1st, 2022 2:18:30 PM
"This is not good either way.. 5 out of ten voices agree," Wil says.
"The other five just want to try to kill the sphinx."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday July 2nd, 2022 1:06:37 AM
Tsak looks at Rolth - I agree that what the petals would do is to save the 5, no probs if someone steps up with that as the answer.

Having said his piece Tsak waits patiently to see what the rest decide. If it were a real example he has no doubt they could come up with something clever, but as a thought exercise he thinks its simple. Maybe he's wrong and not being cunning enough.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Sunday July 3rd, 2022 12:49:21 PM
I agree in almost any situation the morally correct answer is to save the most people possible. who knows if one of us could actually make that choice if the situation were to happen though? I agree that we should answer that we would save the 5.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Sunday July 3rd, 2022 11:42:56 PM
Ayotnom says, "Then again I think I heard of another story where someone was faced with this type of dillemna and he had an alter ego and in the one cage there was someone who was important to one part of his persona and in the other it was someone important to the alter ego and the person ended up saving them both because he was both himself and his alter ego. This is certainly a tough one. I don't suppose an option is to have Wil answer he'd use his disable device skill to stop the flow of water and save everyone because he is both a hero and loyal to his friends?"

DM Jeremy "The other five just want to try to kill the sphinx."
Monday July 4th, 2022 12:26:58 PM
Rolth analyzes the options and suggests a third.

Wil offers another solution.

Mak suggests asking the friend to ease the conscience before flooding his room.

Ayotnom jokingly offers a complicated solution, but than suggests the needs of the many out way the needs of the few.

Kiwina ponders some ideas, but remembers that they are only allowed one of two answers. He wonders how the lever works, and if there could be a work around.

Tsak reminds everyone that they are allowed to make only one of two answers, and that they can only use the lever to control the situation. He says he would save his friend.

Elyas wonders if it would be possible to switch, the lever, back and forth, in hopes that not enough water would be available to flood the rooms completely. He of course realizes that may just end up killing everyone.

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Yaron shows no emotion what so ever. In typical sphinx fashion, He simply waits for his riddle to be answered.

Feel free to take as long as you need to make a decision.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday July 4th, 2022 12:54:17 PM
Kiwina addresses his objections to the Petals -- aware that the sphinx will hear if it listens, but plainly still in discussion with his fellows. "If we lived in some strange world where a person's life is a person's life and is no more or less valued than another person's life, there would be merit to sacrificing one person to save five. But we live in a world where some people are good and others evil. We would be sacrificing one life of that we might estimate a value for in order to save five that cannot assess, just guessing whether some average result should be the basis for our choice. I don't think it should. We could give the decision over to the gods, but our experience with Domi leads me to believe that they would not answer in time even if they answered clearly. The decision remains ours. The details of the choice matter a great deal to what should be done -- yet we are given no details. Therefore, I reject the obvious choices."

"This is a situation that we have come upon, not one that we created. I know people who would argue that we have no moral stake in a situation that we did not help to create. If we move the switch, we involve ourselves morally in the situation and would be responsible for the death of the one. Yet we would not be responsible for the death of the five. However, I think this is also a position that I must reject. Seeing five people in need, I should help them if I am able. But the decision as to my ability is mine." If the other Petals poke into it, Kiwina may explain that there are things that he would accept as rendering him unable to help that others -- and especially anyone he did not help -- might consider immaterial. He agrees that Mak addressed the very important need to let their potential victim participate in the choice.

"We are here for the test of discernment. I think that the answer to the riddle is not what is important, but the character that the guardian of the key discerns in us as we debate it. He may or may not know that the Deep is beginning to break through the seal that holds it, or what we intend to do with the key. It may not influence him that we are fighing the Deep if he holds out a hope there may be others better able to fight the Deep."

"I say that the details of the situation determine whether we move the lever -- the ones this beast hasn't told us. But whether we move it or not, we will do what is in our power to save all six. I don't care if it's hard, or unlikley. If I am forced into a situation where people will die, and I have no ability to stop it, then I should next find and appropriately deal with whoever created the situation."

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday July 4th, 2022 1:49:43 PM
“No action is also a decision. I say we tell him we will not pull the lever to save all six lives.” Wil says after Kiwina

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday July 4th, 2022 2:52:46 PM
Even if we could assign weight to each person's life, we would not know anything about the 5 people we would be saving. perhaps they are more worthy than the one friend who is trapped.

Of course the answer is purely in theory, because if we really found such a place, we would do everything in our power to ignore the requirement to pull or not pull the lever and we would use our combination of skills and magic to attempt to save all 6 people, not stand around debating while the water fills one of the chambers.

On my own I know at least 2 or three spells that could potentially save the person in the room that is filling with water. but i do not think 'save everyone' is one of the answers we can give here.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Monday July 4th, 2022 6:23:50 PM
"Well he acknowledges that only one of the two answers must be given. Absent of other input Kiwaman your answer to save more people is the one we need to present. In the real we would look for better."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+7=26 ;
Monday July 4th, 2022 10:03:12 PM
"Then if we agree with this admittedly less than ideal choice, I am willing to speak for us." Meanwhile, Rolth tries to recall the powers of a sphinx, in case this goes all wrong.

(Knowledge Arcana = 26 to determine its powers)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+5=25 ;
Monday July 4th, 2022 11:57:01 PM
Ayotnom says, "The challenge of Discernment was The Guardian will offer a question, you must find a solution. The heart is what you seek."

He continues, "The sphinx itself said I am Yaron, guardian of a key. But before you can have it, you must first answer me. One of you must answer, there are only two answers that may be given, and they involve a choice you would make to decide who’s still liven. You are overlooking a cave. You can see that there are five people you do not know trapped in one room, and your friend trapped in another. In front of you is a lever, and you can see that there is water rushing into the room the five people are in. The lever redirects the water to the room with your friend in. Wherever the water goes, everyone in that room will die and all you control is the lever. What choice do you make?”

He clears his throat and says, "You don't think that first part involving the numbers one of us must answer and there are two answers that may be given might be a clue or something?"

Ayotnom makes an int check to try to determine if the first part of the riddle contains some sort of hidden clue - One of you must answer, there are only two answers that may be given, and they involve a choice you would make to decide who’s still liven

Ayotnom then says to Elyas and Kiwina, "True we do know nothing about the other 5 for all we know they could be a wretched hive of scum and villainy setup to be drowned for murder or something."

Int Check: 25 - natural 20

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday July 5th, 2022 12:25:31 AM
Good chat, but I haven't changed my mind. If it was just me I wouldn't touch the lever and thus hope to save my friend. If we, as a group, make a different decision then I'll stand by that group decision.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday July 5th, 2022 10:50:58 AM
"Oh, I just realized that the water is currently filling the room with the 5 people. Ugh... no action will kill the five people, that's unacceptable to me. Ultimately, I will defer to the group decision."

DM Jeremy "The other five just want to try to kill the sphinx."
Tuesday July 5th, 2022 11:08:14 AM
I have no Idea what happened. I copy and pasted the following post yesterday, but for some reason it just re-posted Friday's post, and somehow I missed it. As Friday's posy, and in particular, the results of Mak's use of a hero point, may have an influence on how you proceed, so let's pretend yesterday didn't happen. If you still want to use your post, please copy and paste it, and use it as today's post.

Mak wonders whether one of two answers means one of the given answers. He digs deep searching for some heroic insight, and realizes that the given answers are really their only options based on the situation, as described to them.

Falco realizes that both answers are wrong as well as right, based on the given scenario. He points out that if they knew more about the individuals, it could change their choice as well. He suggests never giving the Rose intelligence, and asks who feels most strongly about the answers.

Kiwina is still convinced there has to be another option.

Rolth agrees with Mak's original idea of getting the, hopefully, heroic friend's permission to sacrifice him to save the others.

Wil's "friends" are undecided as to which is best, giving a terrible answer, or killing Yaron.

Tsak feels that the heroic thing would be to save the 5, and is OK if someone answers accordingly.

Elyas feels saving as many as possible it the right course of action.

Ayotnom wonders if an alter ego may be able change the outcome, and wonders if Wil would be able to disable the water mechanism.

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Yaron continues to stoically wait.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11
Tuesday July 5th, 2022 11:53:06 AM
Mak was totally frustrated with his own state of mind and the absolute lack of insight his heroic mind could conjure. He was starting to understand Wil's predicament as he shrugged his shoulders. "I got nothing."

OOC: Wasted that HP.

"Listen. So regardless of the answer those guys we flood out are going to raise themselves from their watery grave and attack us. We are just picking which group will hate us."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday July 5th, 2022 12:31:14 PM
Falco bursts out laughing. "Mak, you seem to have it right. Whatever we do something attacks us. Either answer as long as we defend it will do just as well. I doubt it cares what we would do in real life."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday July 5th, 2022 7:08:12 PM
"Then if we agree with this admittedly less than ideal choice, I am willing to speak for us." Meanwhile, Rolth tries to recall the powers of a sphinx, in case this goes all wrong.

(Knowledge Arcana = 26 to determine its powers)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday July 5th, 2022 8:09:04 PM
“I hadn’t thought they they may be our next fight… hmm but even with that thought I still vote to fight as many creatures as we can. Let’s do this!”
“Is my archon still floating around?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday July 5th, 2022 8:21:31 PM
Kiwina remains convinced neither of the options the sphinx seems to be offering would be the option they chose if the situation were real, regardless of Mak's insight. Therefore the sphinx is just playing games. The real question is how dangerous its games are going to turn out. It's like trying to answer, "which is wetter, black or white?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday July 5th, 2022 10:09:19 PM
“I hadn’t thought they they may be our next fight… hmm but even with that thought I still vote to fight as many creatures as we can. Let’s do this!”
“Is my archon still floating around?”

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 1:52:31 AM
Ayotnom says, "The challenge of Discernment was The Guardian will offer a question, you must find a solution. The heart is what you seek."

He continues, "The sphinx itself said I am Yaron, guardian of a key. But before you can have it, you must first answer me. One of you must answer, there are only two answers that may be given, and they involve a choice you would make to decide who’s still liven. You are overlooking a cave. You can see that there are five people you do not know trapped in one room, and your friend trapped in another. In front of you is a lever, and you can see that there is water rushing into the room the five people are in. The lever redirects the water to the room with your friend in. Wherever the water goes, everyone in that room will die and all you control is the lever. What choice do you make?”

He clears his throat and says, "You don't think that first part involving the numbers one of us must answer and there are two answers that may be given might be a clue or something?"

Ayotnom makes an int check to try to determine if the first part of the riddle contains some sort of hidden clue - One of you must answer, there are only two answers that may be given, and they involve a choice you would make to decide who’s still liven

Ayotnom then says to the group, "I am not sure if we are fighting something either way. The challenge itself says nothing about a fight. It says the gaurdian will ask a question and we must find a solution and the heart is what we seek. I think it is short sighted to say our answer is what we are fighting. I will say that we know nothing about the other 5 people. For all we know they could be murderers or something sentenced to death by drowning."

Int Check: 25 - natural 20

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 2:08:25 AM
(OOC who's Yaron?)

Tsak looks at Mak's body language.
Bro, I think geeking the sphinx would definitely count as a lack of discernment!

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 7:04:08 AM
“I hadn’t thought they they may be our next fight… hmm but even with that thought I still vote to fight as many creatures as we can. Let’s do this!”
“Is my archon still floating around?”

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+16(20)x3))
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 8:31:20 AM
OOC: I truly hope your INT check is more effective than using a Hero Point, but I doubt it.

Mak looked sideways at Tsak. "It's playing games with us." Mak said echoing in words, Kiwina's thoughts. "I'll not shoot it through the heart if we aren't attacked. Still that riddle has no solution. People die either way. I should ask the sphinx. A man is aiming an arrow at your heart, you can be truthful with him and live, or completely obscure and frustrate him into killing you. What's your answer? I'm not happy about it, but I'd hoped that discernment would actually be defined a little more clearly."

Mak loaded an extra arrow into his bow as his fingers intertwined between the two deadly shafts. He kept them pointed down and away from his target, but he was ready.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 10:27:29 AM
Elyas puts a hand on Mak's shoulder. Easy friend. The shpinx has made no move against us, let's not assume it is going to attack us. Let us wait and see what the result of our answer is. i don't think this is a being we want to tangle with if we can help it.

DM Jeremy "It's playing games with us!"
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 11:28:29 AM
Mak is beginning to understand how Wil feels. He doesn't know which of the two answers is right, but he is certain that they will be attacked by an undead version of the deceased. Due to some heroic insight, he isn't sure if there even is a right or wrong answer, but he is sure one room or the other that has to be flooded. (OOC... I re-thought about what it means to burn a hero point for insight, and decided to offer a little more. Hopefully you don't still feel robbed.)

Falco agrees that they always seem to be attacked. He feels that it doesn't matter which of the two answers is given, as long as they can defend their position. He doesn't think Yaron cares what they would do in real life.

Mak readies his bow in case something attacks them after answering.

Rolth is ready to make a less than ideal answer, and offers to be the one who answers. He does a little thinking, and remembers the an androsphinx casts cleric spells, and fights like a large cat in melee. It can also fly, due to its wings.

Wil sees his archon floating around. He never thought that they would have to fight those who die, and would like to fight as many as they can.

Kiwina doesn't like the options, and in spite of Wil's insight, is convinced that they are both wrong, and Yaron is messing with them.

Ayotnom reiterates the riddle and points out the wording of the first part, wondering if there may be a clue in there somewhere. He mentions that since they don't know the 5 people, they could easily be horrible people, sentenced to death. After some mental gymnastics, Ayotnom agrees with Mak's insight.

Tsak lets Mak know that attacking or threatening Yaron is the opposite if discernment.

Mak shares his frustration with Tsak and even comes up with his own riddle. He does however keep his bow pointed away from Yaron.

Elyas tries to calm Mak, reminding him that Yaron hasn't threatened them yet, and that he probably isn't someone they want to tangle with.

*******************************************

Yaron continues to offer no emotion, even with Mak preparing for battle.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+10=23 ; d20+9=25 ;
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 11:49:32 AM
"As we are not a philosophers circle who wants to eloquently answer this riddle? I am firm that the actually choice matters little so please, feel free."

{Arcane: 23 / Religion: 25 - Info on the creature in case it comes to a fight}

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+16(20)x3))
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 12:11:55 PM
”Yes. You’d think a sphinx would have a better riddle than that. He’s obviously not a very good sphinx or his riddle might have made some sense. Let’s get on with it and see what happens. Yep we are going to be transported into one of those rooms to fight undead while the area floods. I just know it. Perhaps we should ask the sphinx to actually ask us a riddle and not whatever that is he asked...a dilemma perhaps” Mak mumbled.

OOC: I totally feel robbed, but at this point I think the fault lies in the formulation of the problem. Riddles have answers, what we've been presented with is a dilemma. Flubbing the hero point revealed that at least, so I guess not a total loss. :)

"We should say something like this. While the dilemma you presented is thought provoking, it is not a riddle with a correct answer. If you require a response then we'd choose to save the most people and hope our friend understood our position."

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 7:14:11 PM
Kiwina isn't sure Mak's answer is truthful, but does not argue.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+23=30 ;
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 9:00:19 PM
Rolth figures that things are already going off the rails, with the Petals squabbling and wenging on, so he just (figuratively) leaps in with all four paws. Turning the sphinx, he says firmly and politely, "Here is the answer that you have asked for. I speak for us when I say that we choose to accept the noble sacrifice of our friend and do what Domi the Protector would do, and pull the lever to save the more numerous strangers."

(Diplomacy = 30, if it matters)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 9:12:18 PM
"I stand with the man with the paws," Wil says.
"I know what I'm doing," he adds but not to anyone in particular. "shhh.. we had an arrangement. I get to make the decisions. Noted..."
He then ensures the archon is ready to fight.

(OOC: lost track of the rounds on the archon.. can I say one or two more rounds?)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Wednesday July 6th, 2022 11:38:00 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well the riddle could have been 'What have I got in my pocket' I remember hearing a story about a halfling riddle contest where that was one of the riddles, the winning riddle in fact. Though really when it comes to sphinxes I thought the riddle was something like what walks on 4 legs in the morning, 2 legs in the afternoon and 3 legs at twilight with the answer being 'man.' I think you have the gist of it Mak"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday July 7th, 2022 12:50:38 AM
Tsak can't resist poking Mak a little:
There there, I'm sure he's being the best sphinx he can. Just shush and get ready for the stabby bit that comes next.

He punches the fighter lightly in the arm to take any heat out of the words.

Should have got a potion of that move underwater thing. Then again, we aint wet yet.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday July 7th, 2022 10:33:42 AM
Elyas braces for the reaction from the shpinx. it's one thing to decide on an answer, another to hear it presented with the finality that comes with it.

if we're wrong, the cost could be high he thinks.

stand close to me... he says quietly to the petals near him, ready to cast a spell if things do turn violent.

DM Jeremy "I'm sure he's being the best sphinx he can."
Thursday July 7th, 2022 11:25:05 AM
Falco asks who wants to answer. he is convinced that it can be either of the two. He tries to remember anything about andosphinxes, but comes up with nothing. Luckily Rolth remembered some stuff, and I'm sure he shared that they can fly, due to their wings, they cast cleric spells, and in melee, they fight like a large cat. Rolth would also have known, and your DM forgot to mention it yesterday, their roar is a type of sonic attack.

Mak is ready for an answer to be given, and is sure they are destined to face a watery death afterwards. He thinks Yaron should work on his riddle skills.

Kiwina doesn't agree with Mak, but he doesn't argue.

Rolth tells Yaron that they would save the 5.

Wil supports Rolth.

Ayotnom agrees with Mak that this riddle/delema could have been better, but at least ot wasn't that famous halfling's riddle.

Tsak give Mak a hard time, and wishes he got himself a potion.

Elyas tells everyone to stay close to him in case they're wrong, and Yaron attacks.

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As soon as Rolth answers the question, Yaron nods his head, looks out as if he was looking out onto the horizion, and than he transforms back into a sand sculpture. Everyone make a DC 14 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: {"You hear the faint sound of a beating heart coming from inside the sand sculpture."}

Everyone gets a hero point for avoiding combat with Yaron, and not murdering your DM.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+16(20)x3)) d20+14=28 ;
Thursday July 7th, 2022 11:50:32 AM
"That was tense. What that had to do with discernment though is a mystery to me." Mak admitted. "Hope we never meet one of those guys again, but he could have been worse. He could of been a swirling mass of eels that shoot mouthy bits at you. Hey, you gentlemen hear that? Sounds like a heartbeat coming from the sand. I volunteer Wil to dig it out. It might be bloody."

OOC: Perception +14, Roll 28

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 5 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday July 7th, 2022 1:32:14 PM
Perception = 19+

"I don't think this is over yet. We might still find out." Kiwina glances over to the Rose, half wondering if saying they would sacrifice a friend has trapped Ramsey in the sand.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Thursday July 7th, 2022 3:17:04 PM
"Hmmm, and that is that? For the record, to save others, you can 'pull the lever on me' if it came to it. In this case I could use some spells but... nevermind you get it."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=19 ; d20+13=23 ;
Thursday July 7th, 2022 5:49:03 PM
"Do you hear that?" Wil says as he detects the sound of a heartbeat. "What does that mean?
"No! I don't know this heart of Rock and Roll you speak about!" he shouts annoyed. "be serious."

"Volunteer to dig out a heart from a big pile of sand you say.. um.. sure.. let's do it." Perception (to detect traps): 23
"Can you move the sand at all," he asks the Archon. "Oh wait.. you can disappear, grab it and come back. Can you do that for me? I think you are about to disappear but do this favor for me before you go... be safe my friend."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Thursday July 7th, 2022 8:34:14 PM
Rolth politely covers his smile as Mak is unable to discern our act of discernment. Still, it felt good to solve this dilemma without a fight so far. "We sought a heart as the prize for this challenge, my dear Petals, so be not afraid like a bunch of tin taurs!" He nevertheless waits for Wil to look for traps...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday July 7th, 2022 11:15:39 PM
If there's no traps Tsak will jump in and help with the digging.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27
Thursday July 7th, 2022 11:48:21 PM
Ayotnom also helps digging considering the instructions they were given ended with the heart is what you seek.

DM Jeremy "I'm sure he's being the best sphinx he can."
Friday July 8th, 2022 10:23:06 AM
Mak doesn't see what that had to do with discernment, but is glad it's over, or at least he hopes it's over. He feels galvos would have been much worse, and he volunteers Wil to dig in the sand.

Kiwina isn't sure that this is over, and he hopes that Ramsey is OK.

Falco is glad it's over and tells the others that if they are ever in such a situation, they can sacrifice him.

Mak responds in agreement with Kiwina.

Wil hears the heartbeat, and asks his Archon to teleport in, grab it and teleport out.

Rolth smiles at Mak's inability to discern discernment. He reminds everyone they are seeking a heart, but waits for Wil to detect traps.

Tsak will dig if there aren't any traps.

Ayotnom also will help dig, as he believes this is the prize they seek.

******************************************************

Wil's Archon teleports into the sand sculpture, and is immediately expelled. It informs Wil that it is a solid mass of sand. and there isn't anyplace to re-materialize inside. It apologizes for not being able to help, and then it vanishes, as the spell's duration comes to an end. If that didn't set off any traps, there is a good chance there aren't any, so Tsak and Ayotnom start digging in the sand. in the middle of the sculpture, exactly where you would expect the heart to be, on a large cat, they find a beating heart. as it is removed from the sculpture, it slowly stops beating, and transforms from flesh to crystalline stone. The crystal is dusty rose in color, and it retained the shape of the organ it originally was.

Everyone gets 4000 xp for this encounter.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7 d20+14=26 ;
Friday July 8th, 2022 11:35:57 AM
"Well so far so good." Faclo looks around to make sure there is nothing else laying around that the team is missing.

{Perception:26}

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 5 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday July 8th, 2022 12:56:46 PM
As the group heads back to the Rose with their prize in hand, Kiwina looks things over to make sure the ship is ready. (Not that anything will have changed in the short time they've been there. It's just something he does every time he gets back on board.)

"Any reason to stick around?" They haven't explored the cave, for instance. Kiwina isn't sure they should at this point.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+27=41 ;
Friday July 8th, 2022 2:08:24 PM
Agreed, let's get out of here. we have the heart that was said to be the prize. I will examine it on the Rose. if it is like the other items it will have more to it than meets the eye.

once back on the ship, Elyas will use his bonded dagger to cast Identify and examine the heart
spellcraft = 41

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Saturday July 9th, 2022 7:24:00 AM
Rolth completely agrees with the plan to exit with the Heart now. He will watch and learn as Elyas expertly examines the item.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=23 ;
Saturday July 9th, 2022 6:55:47 PM
Wil is disappointed that his archon failed to crab the heart of this spine but celebrated with the team when we dug it from the sculpture.
Perception: 23 - for traps as we are leaving

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday July 10th, 2022 8:26:32 PM
Back on the Rose Tsak gives Esmerelda a big ol scratch of the tummy.

Then he climbs the crows nest to act as lookout on the way out of the cave and back to port.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+18=19 ; d20+18=22 ;
Sunday July 10th, 2022 10:59:39 PM
Ayotnom casts detect magic and examines the crystalline heart.

Know Arcana: 19
Spellcraft: 22

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Charm Person, Rose's Temperature Control, Mage Armor, Shield
2nd: Mirror Image, False Life, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray
3rd: Heroism, Haste, Fly

DM Jeremy
Monday July 11th, 2022 10:40:37 AM
Falco gives the area a good look over. He's glad that things went well so far.

Mak also keeps his eyes on the waters.

Kiwina looks around the Rose to see if it is ready to sail, and asks if they should take off.

Max says they got their prize and they should get while the getting is good.

Elyas also wants to hit the road, and he attempts to identify the heart.

Rolth also wants to get going, and he watches as Elyas identifies the heart.

Wil is bummed his archon couldn't get the heart, but is glad his friends did. He looks for traps as they exit.

Tsak gives his kitty some love, and than climbs the crows nest to act as look out.

Ayotnom pitches in to help Elyas identify the heart

*********************************************

Elyas and Ayotnom are able to determine that the heart functions like a dusty rose ioun stone (+2 Constitution)

The Petals decide it's time to leave, and they set course to sail out of the cave, with the intent to sail back to Wedding Island and Ardian upon making their exit. As the Rose exits the cave, you see what appears to be six humans riding on half horse, half fish steeds. The humans have delicate pearly white skin, violet eyes, and blue-green hair.

DC 15 percepetion Highlight to display spoiler: {The humans seem to have gill slits on their necks.}
DC 11 knowledge arcane Highlight to display spoiler: { the steeds are hippocampuses.}
DC 11 knowledge local Highlight to display spoiler: { the humans are actually gillmem.}

The riders notice you and begin riding towards you. They are about 75 ft away, and they have not drawn their weapons yet.

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+16(20)x3)) d20+14=30 ; d20+3=9 ;
Monday July 11th, 2022 10:50:07 AM
Mak warily watched the aquatic men from the rail of the aft deck of the Rose. As they got closer he took a position at the top of the stair as he waited for them to draw weapons. "Captain! We have visitors! Port side!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7 d20+14=31 ; d20+10=14 ;
Monday July 11th, 2022 11:21:47 AM
"Some sort of fish/man riding hippocampuses."

Falcos gives a large wave hello which probably cannot be seen well given his stature and the railing on the ship.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=32 ;
Monday July 11th, 2022 11:48:57 AM
Elyas raises an eyebrow as he examines the heart
it's basically the same function as an ioun stone. it will make one of us more hardy. but the tradeoff is you will have a shpinx's heart orbiting your head for as long as you have the boon...

When the ship leaves the caves, Elyas immediately spots the riders (ooc: what a time to spend a nat 20...)

Look, we have some gillmen riding hippocampuses coming our way. no weapons yet
[ooc:auto successes on both knowledge checks]

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=28 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+8=20 ;
Monday July 11th, 2022 2:26:35 PM
"Gill men riding above the water. Do you think they can breathe with the wind blowing over their gills? Do you think they may be a threat? We haven't fought anything yet... maybe we should be prepared?"
Wil struggles with being unprepared again for a fight. He wasn't the best weapons guy with the crossbow so after some time he cast Entropic Shield upon himself

(SW1: Att: Ht: )

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV - used) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 5 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday July 11th, 2022 5:41:35 PM
"I'm not familiar with gillmen," Kiwina tells Wil. "I expect their actions will let us know if they're friendly." Kiwina assesses whether the gillmen will be able to intercept the Rose on their hippocampi, as well as what options the Petals might have for avoiding them. For now, staying the course and letting the gillmen declare themselves seems best.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday July 11th, 2022 9:37:22 PM
Rolth moves to whichever side of the Rose that the gillmen are approaching from and hails them with a smile. "Well met! It is nearly as fine a day as those are steeds! They must be quite exhilarating to ride. And yet, our vessel, the Rose suits us just fine. What can we do for you fine fellows?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=36 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+9=19 ;
Tuesday July 12th, 2022 12:33:51 AM
Perception: 36
Know (Arcana): 36
Know (Local): 19

Ayotnom says "Aye, Looks like some Gillmen riding Hippocampuses or is it Hippocampi? I wonder what they want?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+15=32 ;
Tuesday July 12th, 2022 2:20:30 AM
(Perception=32)

Oh hey says the look out belatedly from the best vantage point on the ship
there are some guys, on water horses. Over there, 6 of them

Tsak does a quick 360 scan to see if anyone else is about before watching the six riders carefully as they approach (Perception).

DM Jeremy
Tuesday July 12th, 2022 11:05:08 AM
Mak announces the approaching riders.

Falco waves at the riders, as he tries to identify them, succeeding in recognizing the steeds.

Elyas explains the function of the stone sphinx heart, and than identifies what the approaching riders are.

Wil wonders if gillman can breath while not in the water, but than he remembers that they are amphibious. He asks if they should prepare for a fight, and then casts a spell on himself.

KIwina lets Wil know he isn't familiar with gillmen, and that it's probably best that they just wait and see.

Rolth addresses the approaching riders.

Ayotnom wonders what the gillmen may want.

Tsak announces the riders as well.

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As the gillman approach, one of them, a female wearing a tricorn hat, rides a hippocampus length ahead of the others and answers Rolth by saying, "They are indeed. Hippocampi are great fun to ride, but to us they would be the same as you land folk riding horses. That said, I believe you are in possession of a few items that we are seeking. We seek the keys to unlock The Deep, and if I'm not mistaken you have already gathered three of the five. We have obtained the other two, and were on our way to face the challenge of discernment, in hopes of beating you here, but it seems you got a head start. If you would kindly hand over the three keys you have obtained, we will be on our way.

DC 20 Sense Motive check Highlight to display spoiler: {It is clear that the gillman aren't going to take no for an answer, at least not without a fight.}

DC 25 Sense Motive check Highlight to display spoiler: { Based on their body language, the gillmen don't appear to have the same agenda you have. it seems their desire for the keys maybe of a more nefarious nature.}

DC 30 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: {You catch a brief glimpse of a small tattoo that resembles the amulets you have found on the followers of the deep, on one of the gillmen's forearms. It is clear he is trying to keep it concealed.}

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7 d20+9=10 ; d20+14=19 ;
Tuesday July 12th, 2022 11:30:29 AM
{SM: 10 / Perception: 19

Falco blinks his large owl eyes slowly a couple of times and tilts his head. He looks to Mak beside him and whispers. "Did I hear that right?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+16(20)x3)) d20+14=33 ; d20+5=17 d20+4=24
Tuesday July 12th, 2022 11:48:39 AM
"This isn’t going to end well. They are under the deeps influence." Mak replied to Falco. "One of them bears the Deep's mark upon his body."

Mak ducked below the rail and shifted his bow in such a way that he had it at ready out of sight.

OOC:Perception +14, Roll 33
Sense Motive +5, Roll 17
Bluff +4, Roll 24 to get his weapon in hand below the rail.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+7=27 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+1=9 ;
Tuesday July 12th, 2022 11:53:11 AM
Elyas narrows his eyes, having a rare but definite moment of clarity when dealing with people.
[sense motive = 27, nat 20!]
[perception = 30]

Captain? a word? Elyas says, tryign to get Kiwina's attention without making too much of a scene.

they are not going to take no for an answer, and I don't believe they are allies. Look, that one there has the symbol of the Deep as a tattoo. thought he could hide it, but i spotted it. get ready for a fight.

he tries to subtly signal the party that these are enemies by pulling out his bonded dagger at his side and tapping his thigh with it. sadly he's not very good at secret messages
[bluff = 9]

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=12 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+3=10 ;
Tuesday July 12th, 2022 2:46:31 PM
Wil immediately summons a crossbow and sends it down toward the closest "hippo -thing" he says after hearing that the gillmen are up to no good. He doesn't interpret any of the other motives.. moves based on what has been said.

"No sense in negotiating with people that are under the influence of this Deep.. as I think has been made clear it's no good."

(SW: 2X: 14, 28 - 1 hit: 10) - at the hippocampi to attempt to disable its ride or possibly knock it off the ride.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 5 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=18 ; d20+23=26 ;
Tuesday July 12th, 2022 7:17:41 PM
(Sense motive = 18, perception = 26)

Kiwina misses the intent of the creatures, as he had been assessing whether the gillmen will be able to intercept the Rose on their hippocampi, and what options the Petals might have for avoiding them.

"They've declared themselves. Do you want to try to outrun them, or fight? If they really have any keys it might be the easiest way to get them."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+19=28 ; d20+16=23 ;
Tuesday July 12th, 2022 9:31:01 PM
Rolth backs up from the edge of the ship and taunts them, "Silly creature, you are mistaken. This is the challenge of might! And we are the Mighty Eight! So hand over the keys that you have, and be off back to the deep that you love." When Wil unexpectedly kicks off the combat, Rolth adds an aside to his fellow Petals, "A bit of buffing and protection from drowning wouldn't be amiss at this point." He then breaks into his usual inspiring fight song. (INSPIRE COURAGE)

(Sense motive = 28, Perception = 23)

Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+14=31 ; d20+9=25 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=4 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 12:03:42 AM
(Attack1=31, Dmg=7; Attack2=25, Dmg=4)

Tsak, sitting high in the crows nest, is definitely up for some 'if you want it come and get it'.
He fires twice at the nearest rider.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=19 ; d20+15=22 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 2:09:03 AM
(Perception: 19 = failure)
(Sense Motive: 22)

Ayotnom listens to the words of the others. He missed their tattoo and signs of the Deep influence though he did get the feeling they wouldn't take no for an answer.

Aytotnom casts mage armor and heroically casts extended shield.

Mage Armor : 6 hours - +4 to AC
Extendend Shield : 12 minutes +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missiles

0th: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Charm Person, Rose's Temperature Control, Mage Armor - cast, Shield
2nd: Mirror Image, False Life, Extended Shield - cast, Scorching Ray
3rd: Heroism, Haste, Fly

Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|15/10/-/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)Attack 1(20) d20+15=29 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+15=24 ; 2d8+32=38 ; d8+16=22 ; d8+16=18 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 8:24:18 AM
"I vote for a plan next time." Mak said to Falco who was still standing at his side. He then sized up the position of the gillmen and brought his bow up to fire at the nearest one. His first attack he fired two arrows at once, sort of a trick shot he'd recently learned. Those two arrows rocketed across the intervening space to lodge into a gillman. His second and third attacks were just as on point as he reached back and drew another two arrows to repeat the process.

OOC:
Mak - Gillman, Roll 29(MS), 27, 24. Hit, hit, hit. Damage 38(MS), 22, 18. 78 hp Total.

**Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Inspiring Courage, Many Shot| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 || Partial Cover(Ships Rail) +2 AC, +1 Reflex(Pending DM Approval) |

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+11=18 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=12 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=9 ; d20+13=29 ; d4+7=9 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=18 ; d4+7=9 ; d4+7=11 ; d4+7=9 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 12:02:05 PM
Falco wonders if he heard what he thought he heard

Mak spots the Deep tattoo, and lets people know this isn't going to go well. He hides behind the rail as he readies his bow.

Elyas realizes that they aren't going to take no for an answer, and he spots the tattoo. He calls Kiwina aside to inform him of his findings.

Wil hears the word deep and starts shooting. He hits one of the Hippocampi

Kiwina asks if they want to flee or fight.

Rolth taunts the gillmen, asks for protection from drowning, and begins singing.

Tsak fires at the spokes woman

Ayotnom casts some protection spells on himself.

Mak opens fire, and a gillman goes down.

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With the party opening fire, the gillmen go into action. The leader starts singing a rousing sea shanty, and fires her light crossbow at Tsak, but her arrow deflects harmlessly off the ranger's armor. The remaining gillmen ride up to the side of the ship, and hurl short spears

G2 throws at Mak but the spear goes slightly wide.
G3 throws at Wil and hits AC 24 for 6 damage
G4 throws at Elyas and hits AC 26 for 9 damage
G5 throws at Rolth and sticks his spear into the side of the Rose (Nat 1)

The hippocampus of the dead gillman H2 swims up to the side of the ship and tries to bite Mak its master's killer and chomps down for 9 damage.
H3 tries to bite Falco and hits AC 27 for 9 damage
H4 tries to bite at Wil and hits AC 28 for 11 damage
H5 tries to bite Elyas and hits AC 18 for 9 damage
H6 tries to bite Rolth but bites nothing but air

Hippocampi AC 13
H1 55/65
H2 65/65
H3 65/65
H4 65/65
H5 65/65
H6 65/65
Gillmen leader AC 19
GL 64/75
Gillmen AC 17
G1 0/51 Dead
G2 51/51
G3 51/51
G4 51/51
G5 51/51

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 12:25:47 PM
Falco casts Water Breathing, touches Mak and then moves to touch the others.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|15/10/-/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)Attack 1(20) d20+15=27 ; 2d8+32=39 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+15=27 ; d8+16=21 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 2:21:09 PM
Mak took a five foot step back from the rail and fired at the Gillman leader in the hope that with the leader down the others would flee. Two arrows flew from his bow and struck the gilman, then the Rose hit a swell in the water and his arrow went high. Mak recovered and fired another and it hit.

OOC:
Mak - GMLeader, Roll 26, 12, 26. Hit, miss, hit. Damage 37, 20. 57 hp total. (Not Point Blank)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste 10d6=38 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 4:01:06 PM
Elyas steps back, in pain from the hits.
ouch! they don't usually get to me so fast! Petals, we're too spread out! come together and let's focus them donw. I can't haste us when we're all over like this!

for now Elyas steps back and lobs a fireball at H1, catching H4 and 5 (and the riders) in a flaming ball
[DC 20 reflex saves for half. total damage is 38 fire]

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=27 ; d20+11=13 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 4:43:01 PM
Wil takes 17 Hp steps away from the side of the ship and casts his second SW

(SW: 2X: 13, 27 - 1 hit: 10) - at the hippocampi to attempt to disable its ride or possibly knock it off the ride.
(SW2: 2X: 14, 28 - 1 hit: 10) - at the hippocampi to attempt to disable its ride or possibly knock it off the ride.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d8+3=7 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=9 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 4:54:31 PM
Wil takes 17 Hp steps away from the side of the ship and casts his second SW
(Has Entropic Shield - attack roll has a 20% miss chance (ranged attacks)

"I'm hoping we can save one of these gill men, at least to question," Wil says.

(SW: 2X: 13, 27 - 1 hit: 7) - at the hippocampi (H4)
(SW2: 2X: 24, 26 - 2 hit: 18) - at the rider (G3)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV - used) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 5 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=23 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 6:48:42 PM
"Sorry, Elyas," mumbles as he jumps. Kiwina's rod lengthens into a lance as leaps from the Rose onto the nearest mounted gillman at least 10' away --

Treating this as a charge (so if that's not ok the AC is two lower and the damage is halved). . . Kiwina hits AC 23 for 19 damage (3+4+6+6, assuming the bonus also doubles).

Presumably, this puts him in the water. He's wearing a cloak of the manta ray.

Ranger:
1st -- Resist Energy, Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d4+1=4 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 8:19:20 PM
In between continued inspiring verses, Rolth smiles at Mak's comment about a plan, and retorts, "This party wouldn't know a plan if it found it with all 14 hands, two claws, a couple of horns, and all its assembled hooves." He takes another 5' step back and closer to Elyas, and casts Mirror Image. Four duplicates of the liontaur pop up in his space.

Effect Tracking:
Mirror Image 4 images remain
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+11=13 ; d20+6=17 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=8 ;
Wednesday July 13th, 2022 11:31:14 PM
Ayotnom takes a 5 foot step forward and starts attacking H5 with his rapier. He scores two quick blows against the beast.

13 vs AC; 7 magical +2 piercing damage
17 vs AC; 8 magical +2 piercing damage

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+15=32 ; d20+9=19 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=6 ;
Thursday July 14th, 2022 3:11:08 AM
(Attack1=32, Dmg=5; Attack2=19, Dmg=6)

A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?

Tsak fires at the big one at the back which he takes to be the leader (H1).

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?" d20+12=20 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=15 ;
Thursday July 14th, 2022 11:40:54 AM
OoC... The reason I placed your characters where I did, was based on the fact that you were all talking to the leader, thus logically, you would have been on or near the rail, with exception of Tsak who specified that he was in the crows nest. Normally I would just let you place yourselves anywhere on the map you wish, but since Wil and Mak had opened fire, I had to quickly place your markers, so battle could continue.

Falco casts water breathing on Mak, and prepares to give it to the rest of the party as well.

Mak lets fly on the leader.

Elyas casts fireball. The blast drops the leader

Kiwina does a diving charge at G2.

Wil fires his magical crossbows. Killing G3

Rolth Lets Mak know that the Petals don't know how to plan, and than casts mirror image.

Ayotnom steps up and stabs H5

Tsak goes to fire on the leader, but sees her drop, so fires at G4 dropping him.

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The two remaining gillmen, put their hands in the air and cry out, We've had enough! We are no match for the mighty Eight Petaled Rose. Please have mercy on us!

Hippocampi AC 13
H1 20/65
H2 65/65
H3 65/65
H4 20/65
H5 8/65
H6 65/65
Gillmen leader AC 19
GL 0/75 Dead
Gillmen AC 17
G1 0/51 Dead
G2 32/51
G3 0/51 Dead
G4 0/51 Dead
G5 51/51

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Thursday July 14th, 2022 12:44:29 PM
As the call for surrender goes up Falco goes down the line and makes sure everyone can breath under water as this may be a tactic.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (0/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+9=15 ; d20+9=25 ; 4d6+1=15 ; 4d6+1=18 ;
Thursday July 14th, 2022 1:48:44 PM
Elyas does not want to stop, as these gillmen are clearly aligned with The Deep, and have claimed to be in possession of the remaining keys. in his opinion they should be killed, but he knows the rest of the Petals probably don't feel that way and would prefer to take them alive

keep your hands where we can see them, and come up here. slowly. I have more of that fire magic at the ready if you try something sneaky.

For now, Elyas holds, but readies a Scorching Ray if one of the gillmen or their mounts makes an attack
[readied action in response to an attack by one of the enemies. two scorching rays both targeting the attacker.
15 VS touch AC for 15 fire damage,
25 vs touch AC for 18 fire damage.]

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=19 ; d20+11=14 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=18 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=9 ;
Thursday July 14th, 2022 3:41:03 PM
"White flag! White flag!" Wil shouts unaware of the trouble the Deep 'ly' infected has caused or any signs.
"Let's capture them and interrogate them. Can we have a boat lowered?"

(OOC: rolled - not sure if I am able to stop the Spiritual Weapons from firing but Wil does try)
(SW: 2X: 14, 19 - 2 hit: 15) - at the hippocampi (H4)
(SW2: 2X: 17, 18 - 2 hit: 19) - at the rider (G3)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon)D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV - used) - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+19=39 ;
Thursday July 14th, 2022 9:14:50 PM
Rolth nods in appreciation to Falco as he continues casting his water breathing spell, then calls out an additional order to the remaining gillmen, "Bring the bodies and possessions of your fallen gillmen comrades with you as you come forward, especially any keys you may have found."

Rolth will watch their actions and reactions carefully, looking for signs of deception or non-compliance. He remains wary of the hippocampi and the possibility that other foes are nearby.

(Sense Motive = 39)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 5 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=29 ;
Thursday July 14th, 2022 11:32:08 PM
Kiwina moves towards the fallen leader of the gillmen slowly, hoping to use his wild empathy to befriend the hippocampus it was riding. The attempt will take a little time.

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Wild empathy: Improve the initial attitude of an animal, just like a Diplomacy check to improve the attitude of a person. Rolls 1d20 + ranger level + druid level + (charisma) to determine the result. The animal must be within 30 feet under normal visibility conditions. Using this ability to influence a magical beast with Intelligence of 1 or 2 takes a –4 penalty on the check. Roll (including penalty) burning a hero point = 29

Ranger:
1st -- Resist Energy, Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday July 14th, 2022 11:34:05 PM
Adjusting header

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+15=16 ;
Thursday July 14th, 2022 11:58:49 PM
(Perception=16)

Tsak knocks another bolt to his bow and again does a 360 circle to make sure they are clear in all directions. Once that's done he keeps the bow pointed at the enemy. None with the mark have ever given up freely of their own choice before and he doesn't trust it now.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27
Friday July 15th, 2022 12:34:57 AM
Ayotnom sheathes his rapier and says, "Where are the other 2 keys which you have acquired? We will be taking possession of them as part of the terms of your surrender."

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Friday July 15th, 2022 11:59:59 AM
Falco finishes distributing water breathing.

Elyas doesn't trust the two survivors, he believes anyone aligned with The Deep should be put down. He orders them to board the Rose, with their hands in the air.

Wil announces the surrender.

Rolth orders the survivors to bring the bodies and possessions of their comrades on board the Rose. He senses that they are afraid for their lives and are quick to comply, probably out of fear of being killed if they don't.

Kiwina tries to befriend the leaders hippocampus. It takes a while, but eventually it submits to Kiwina's touch and eventually even gives him a horse-like nuzzle.

Tsak prepares for trouble. He doesn't trust the survivors.

Ayotnom sheaths his rapier and demands the location of the other two keys.

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The two survivors are quick to comply. and start dragging the bodies of their comrades to the side of the Rose. They try to lift them on deck, but they seem to be struggling to do so. When Ayotnom mentions the keys, the two survivors look at each other and with a look disgust, one of them says, Those would be on Freta. indicating the former leader. "Never understood what Vavre saw in her, more trouble that she was worth, if you ask me, and now he's dead too. Sure she was pretty, but this whole "lets go free The Deep" stuff seemed a tad over the top. I swear he got that strange tattoo just to make her happy!" The survivor finally realizes he was rambling and shuts up. He apologizes for talking too much.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+7=25 ;
Friday July 15th, 2022 12:28:59 PM
Elyas helps lift the leader's body to the deck, and quickly searches her for the keys

"Are you saying you are not aligned with the deep? neither of you wear the cursed symbol? Don't lie to me. it is a dangerous thing that you should not be dabbling in."

Elyas will watch them for signs of mental control, and see how they respond to him trying to get the keys
Sense Motive = 25

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+23=30 ;
Friday July 15th, 2022 1:28:15 PM
If the leader's hippocampus permits, Kiwina removes any saddle or other gear that it has and hands that up to his friends on the Rose. He asks the gillmen, "Does freeing the Deep help you somehow?"

While the others look for keys and deal with the surviving gillmen, Kiwina watches the mounts and looks for any potential approaching trouble.

(Perception = 30)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday July 15th, 2022 2:17:49 PM
Wil threatens the survivors by hovering the spiritual crossbows nearby, but he stays quiet this time. Just watching.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=24 ;
Friday July 15th, 2022 8:59:48 PM
Rolth will also help recover the bodies and gear. He will search them and the two survivors--after ensuring to disarm them--for any amulets or other signs of the Deep, and cast a detect magic to home in on any items among the lot.

Perception = 24

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+15=23 ;
Sunday July 17th, 2022 1:52:07 AM
(Perception=23)

Things seem to be well in control on deck. Tsak continues to scan the horizon, keeping an eye out for anything else in the area.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=32 ;
Sunday July 17th, 2022 11:22:05 PM
(Perception: 32)

Ayotnom helps look for the other 2 keys. After they have all 5 he wants to do an experiment with one of the group whou could wear everything and then use detect magic to see if his hunch was write about wearing all the pieces granting a new hidden ability.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=32 ;
Sunday July 17th, 2022 11:22:09 PM
(Perception: 32)

Ayotnom helps look for the other 2 keys. After they have all 5 he wants to do an experiment with one of the group whou could wear everything and then use detect magic to see if his hunch was write about wearing all the pieces granting a new hidden ability.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Monday July 18th, 2022 9:38:31 AM
While the new comers talk Falco casts and holds detect magic on them wanting to make sure there are not suprises.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (0/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Monday July 18th, 2022 11:14:55 AM
Eiyas helps pull Freta's body on board the Rose, and begins searching for the keys. He asks if the two survivors are intertwined with the deep, warning them not to lie.

Kiwina removes the gear and saddle from Freta's hippocampus, and puts them on the Rose. He asks if freeing the deep helps the gillmen somehow, as he keeps his eyes out for trouble.

Wil keeps his spiritual crossbows fixed on the two gillmen.

Rolth helps recover and search the bodies for signs of the deep, and turns on some magic radar.

Tsak keeps his eyes out for trouble.

Ayotnom searches for the other two keys, and casts detect magic. he would like to test a hypothesis.

Mak re-stocks his arrows.

Falco trains a detect magic on the gillmen.

******************************************

The physical and magical searches of the gillmen's gear reveals 5 medium sized short spears, a rock that glows ever so slightly, and a braid of hair, that ping on the magic radar. On the body of Freta, they find a non-magical amulet of The Deep's symbol, and on one of the dead gillmen they find a tattoo of The Deep's symbol, the same gillmen that the tattoo was spotted on before.

The gillman who spoke already starts to answer:

"We 5 were scavengers, making a decent living seeking the remains of shipwrecks, for valuables. and if the price was right, we would even recover items for paying customers. We grew up together and where more than just friends, we were brothers. Than Vavre met Freta. We tried to see what he saw in her, but other than her physical beauty, all we saw was a woman with barnacles for brains. This women was a few clams shy of a meal, if you understand me. We tried to tell Vavre what we saw, but he was smitten. He was smitten so hard he even began to share her beliefs, and well, even though we didn't agree with or even approve of his relationship, or the direction it was leading, he was still our brother, and we weren't going to leave him in the hands of a sea snake. Of course Freta tried to convince us that The Deep would reward us greatly for freeing him, but even though we wouldn't mind that, the only one who really believed her was Vavre. So we followed that devil fish of a women, and helped her retrieve that siren's braid and glowing rock."

Elyas, and anyone who makes a DC 20 sense motive check are pretty sure they are telling the truth. There is true sadness at the loss of their friends, and true frustration over the Freta/Vavre relationship, in their voices.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday July 18th, 2022 12:24:58 PM
Tsak can't hear the whole conversation, what with the wind in the spars and the normal creaking sounds the Rose makes as it rides the swell. But he can hear enough, and read the body language of the Petals to work out that the danger has passed for now.
He feels for these gillmen who seem to have gotten in way over their head. Then again they've fared a lot better than others who were enrolled in the schemes of the Deep - and lost whole clans.
Guessing it'll be time to decide what to do next, he makes his way down from the nest and joins the Petals on deck.

And what is Kiwina doing with that sea donkey? Could he be the kid who grew up always wanting a pony? A little weird for a centaur surely?

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday July 18th, 2022 12:59:58 PM
Elyas takes the two mentioned items (the rock and braid) for now. He will certainly use his magic to study these soon, but now is not the time.

A thought occurs to Elyas, always the skeptic. We need ot make sure these really are the keys. our clues were based on years of study from a highly resourceful person, it is possible this agent of the deep had wrong or incomplete info, or worse was trying to trick us in some way

to the captives he says
"Can you please describe the two challenges you completed to retrieve these two keys? And do any others know you had them with you?

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|15/10/-/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)Attack 1(20) d20+3=7 ;
Monday July 18th, 2022 1:38:12 PM
Mak had listened as he restocked and felt for the creatures. Even petitioning Gargul, if he existed, to raise one or both from the dead might reawaken the compulsion of the Deep, so Mak stayed quiet on the subject. That the mermaids braid had already been recovered was something of a relief to him, but like Eylas he too wondered if the objects were not genuine.

He looked at the braid but it looked like any other to him. He'd have to rely on Elyas and Falco for authentication. To Tsak in the loft he gave the high sign to indicate all was well.

OOC:
KS: Nature +3 (to identify the mermaid braid as coming from a mermaid.) Roll 7. Fail.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=21 ;
Monday July 18th, 2022 3:40:58 PM
Wil felt awful, having started the offense. His voices, not surprisingly, were quiet and stayed out of his thoughts. He continued to manage the spiritual weapons as they had a couple more rounds to go.
"How manipulative is this Deep," he asked Rolth. "Is it possible this story is fiction? They seem genuine."
He is curious to know what the prisoner's answers are.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday July 18th, 2022 9:07:41 PM
Rolth hefts one of the magic spears and imagines that it will be a good weapon in an underwater fight--much better than his morningstar or glaive. He will hold onto it at least until the party decides how to split the loot. That accomplished, he turns his attention back to the questioning of our captives, and adds his own to Elyas' queries.

"Who gave Freta orders or information that led her to seek these keys, and to come attack us? Where did any such communication occur? What were you supposed to do once you claimed the keys? Who and where were you intended to report back?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday July 18th, 2022 10:13:10 PM
Kiwina climbs back onboard the Rose, leaving the sea horses now that they seem to have found the other keys. He is particularly interested in the answers to Rolth's last question.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27
Monday July 18th, 2022 11:37:12 PM
Asimov says to his party mates, "Do you think the lock of hair is the something beautiful that is the key from the challenge of Charm and the glowy rock is the gift given during the challenge of Durability"?

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|15/10/-/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)Attack 1(20) d20+3=22 ;
Tuesday July 19th, 2022 11:05:48 AM
"Unless the wizard can confirm these are the genuine objects, we'll need to investigate the areas ourselves as Rolth suggested. Friends." Mak said addressing the gillmen."Perhaps if we can come to some sort of arrangement an alliance can be formed between us against the Deep."

OOC:
Diplomacy +3, Roll 22. (That's my last roll ever. I've just used up any luck I'll ever have.)

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Tuesday July 19th, 2022 11:59:12 AM
Tsak can't hear the conversation, but he is pretty sure the danger is over, so he climbs down from the crows nest, so he can help make any decisions that may need to be made. He is trying to figure out what Kiwina is doing with the hippocampus.

Elyas takes the rock and braid for further study at the appropriate time. he wonders if they are for sure the two keys and asks the two gillmen how they got them.

Mak feels for the two gillmen, and considers asking Gargul to send the lost friends back to them, but doesn't want to risk getting the deep involved, so he keeps his mouth shut. He wonders if the siren's braid and the rock are genuine, but lacks the ability to find out, so he will let Elyas determine that. He gives Tsak the all clear sign.

Wil feels bad for the gillmen. He wonders if they are telling the truth, though it definitely seems as though they are. He is curious to hear how they will answer Elyas's question.

Rolth decides to claim one of the short spears, for underwater use. He asks a few questions of his own.

Kiwina returns to the Rose and waits to hear how the gillmen will answer the questions.

Ayotnom asks if it is possible that the braid is the reward for the Challenge of Charm, and the rock is from the Challenge of Durability.

***************************************************************

The gillman who has been the spokesperson answers Rolth and Elyas's questions:

"I suppose your minotaur friend maybe right, because it definitely involved durability, though I never heard any names, Freta just said we need to do this. We came upon a stone circle, probably big enough for your ship to enter, and their was this engraving that said You must not leave, you need not kill, if you accept the challenge, press Begin. So we entered the circle, pressed the begin button, and all of a sudden these fist sized rocks started flying towards us from all directions, and we needed to block them. If that wasn't bad enough, some weresharks showed up, and attacked us, but as per the instructions, we weren't allowed to kill them. After a few minutes of enduring this punishment, everything stopped and one of the rocks rose up in front of us and started glowing, and that's the rock you have now.

As far as the braid, well again, I never heard any names, but their was diffidently some charming going on. We rode up to this small rocky island, and saw 10 sirens. They were looking at us alluringly, and let me tell you they were beautiful. Well, we were supposed to try to charm these lovely creatures and convince them to give us something. Freta was a smooth talker, she was a bard after all, and she laid it on thick as a sea weed forest, and then one of the sirens took a knife and cut off one of her braids. She handed it to Freta, and as soon as it was in her hand, the sirens attacked. It was a shame to have to kill such beautiful ladies, but we had no choice.

Now as far as how Freta knew what to do, I honestly don't know. She claimed that she heard the voice of The Deep, and it was directing her, but I can't say for sure if that was true or not. I just always assumed she had a sea urchin for a brain."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7 d20+9=26 ;
Tuesday July 19th, 2022 12:45:33 PM
{Sense Motive: 26}

"This has the sound of truth and I am truly sorry for what you have been put through. Clearly you are competent folks as you bested two tests. What will you do now?"

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (0/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday July 19th, 2022 1:48:43 PM
Elyas rubs his jaw as he thinks

Those certainly sound like the other two challenges. do you know if there were any others working with Freta? Or any others you ran io who were also seeking the keys? I am still curious how she knew where to go, but it is obviousy too late to ask her now.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday July 19th, 2022 5:06:46 PM
"What do we do now?" Wil whispered to himself.
"No, that's not a good idea." He then replied. "No, I'm not going to tell the rest of the party that idea. It's a terrible idea. You need to go to the back of the line. Cicero.. move this guy."

"So what do we do now.. tie them up and store them in the brig. Do we have a brig or am I making up words? Is this Deep issue contagious, I'm afraid to touch these sailors? Should we be concerned that they may corrupt our crew? I have many concerns, sorry.. doesn't help with the voices. They have so many questions."

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday July 19th, 2022 9:17:36 PM
"So, do you have a place to return to?" Kiwina asks. Mak may have the right of it -- even if these two aren't fond of the Deep, idle gossip where they live might get back to it. Teaming up might be best for the Petals, even if only to keep them near.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+18=26 ; d20+18=37 ;
Wednesday July 20th, 2022 12:23:54 AM
Ayotnom says, "That certainly sounds like it. Okay quiz time, who in our party can wear boots and has a spare cloak slot? I want you to equip the boots, husk, heart stone, glowing stone and siren hair and see if the properties of the magic items working in concert changes anything."

If someone puts everything on he uses detect magic to see what is going on.

know[arcana] 26
spellcraft 37

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+15=17 ;
Wednesday July 20th, 2022 12:48:01 AM
(Perception=17)

Tsak looks at the cloak of resistance he's wearing Dunno big guy, guess my slot is full.

Did we search Freta's body? Were there any charms or jewellery she was wearing? Tsak goes over to have a look (Perception). He performs a quick pat down search including any pockets he can find.

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|15/10/-/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)Attack 1(20)
Wednesday July 20th, 2022 8:03:37 AM
As it happened, Mak had all those areas unfilled. After a few moments of tugging, pulling, and shrugging on the associated gear Mak was standing there in his mermaid hair and thinking he must indeed look a sight.

"I hope the purpose of this isn't just to make one look silly." he said.

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Wednesday July 20th, 2022 11:38:09 AM
Mak suggests they make an alliance with the remaining gillmen.

Falco tries to comfort the gillmen for their loss, and asks what they will do now.

Elyas asks some more questions involving the keys

Wil has a disagreement with his "friends".

KIwina asks if they have someplace to go, but thinks keeping them around maybe prudent.

Ayotnom asks if someone in the party wants to equip all of the items. H wants to see if anything happens with all 5 keys used at the same time, by the same person.

Tsak claims his cloak slot is full, and than asks if anyone went through Freta's body. He gives her body a pat down, but doesn't find anything, since all the bodies had been searched while he was still in the crows nest.

Mak equips all the keys, but nothing happens, other than gaining the abilities normally given by the items. of course you still are unaware of the properties of the siren's braid, and the glowing rock, though you are pretty sure that wouldn't matter.

*******************************************

"I can't speak for Seacrest here, but I intend to take the bodies of Vavre, Chansel, and Fragmor home to their families. along with their steeds, as their families can sell them to pay for a proper funeral. I couldn't care less what you do with Freta's body, you could leave it for the sharks for all I care, but I do request her hippocampus. I'd like to sell it and give the proceeds to the families, of my friends."

Seacrest chimes in, speaking for the first time, "I'm riding with Prodarn. I've lost 3 of my closest friends today, I'm not leaving a fourth."

When the idea of teaming up is broached, Seacrest says, "If Prodarn wants to join you I'll go along, because as I said already, I'm not leaving him."

Prodarn answers, "I am done with anything involving The Deep! Now you can hold us against our will, you certainly have the strength to do so, but unless you do so, I'm taking my friends home, they deserve that at least!"

You don't sense any anger among the two gillmen, only sadness.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Wednesday July 20th, 2022 2:00:59 PM
"Personally I do not hold that against you. I can understand getting pulled along in the currents of a a friend of family. My life started in the wake of my father so I can see how it happens. I can not speak for the others but, as long as you keep your head down, I have no problem with you leaving as you wish."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (0/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday July 20th, 2022 3:18:13 PM
Wil continues to argue with his "friends" who seem to have differing opinions. Eventually, after the awkward-ness he tells the voices to be quiet.
"Outside of my internal objections, I don't see a reason why we can't help them along their way. Looks like I may have been wrong with my assumptions about this Deep problem. Can we provide you any food or water? Maybe... I was once an Eye of Gargul. I can bless the remains of your family. It would only be proper." If they accept Wil will perform some of the ceremonies he used to do over the dead.

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:27/19T/21FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows(16)|15/10/-/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)Attack 1(20)
Wednesday July 20th, 2022 4:31:38 PM
Mak was stunned. He'd been quite eloquent if he did say so himself and his offer was rebuffed. "I just need to quit. It's this mermaid hair, isn't it?" he said to Tsak.

"Our captain and voice, Rolth the bard, have no small amount of say in the matter, but I've no objections to you going about your business and taking the three mounts. I'd also like to offer my condolences. The Deep often offers no alternatives to those that oppose them. Please carry that message to your people and avoid the Deep if possible since they have a way of twisting the minds of their victims as you've witnessed."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday July 20th, 2022 4:37:00 PM
Elyas voices his agreement with the others that there is no reason to keep these gillmen from going on their way more that they have freely given their keys to the party. He is eager to return to the city and discuss what comes next.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday July 20th, 2022 6:26:24 PM
Rolth agrees with letting the gillmen go, as they have foresworn the Deep, and hopefully will speak against it if its minions again attempt to infiltrate their community. Once the gillmen depart, he suggests returning to Ardian to find out if he has any clues about what we must do next, now that we have all the keys.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday July 20th, 2022 7:50:36 PM
Kiwina has no reason to keep prisoners that is stronger than the need to see the bodies to their kin. In an aside where the gillmen cannot hear, he suggests letting them have their spears back as well.

"Wil, do you know the rites asking a person's spirit to return as a shark for the protection of the tribe?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+18=27 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+18=19 ;
Thursday July 21st, 2022 12:30:57 AM
Ayotnom turns his magic detecting cone towards the mermaid hair and glowy rock to try to figure out what they do.

He was disappointed they didn't unlock a "set bonus" for having one party member equip everything

mermaid hair
Spellcraft: 27
Know Arcana 21

glowy rock
Spellcraft 35
Know Arcana 19

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday July 21st, 2022 4:15:42 AM
No, really, its sooo you! I think the gift of the garb must run in your family. Here, how about this bit of seaweek for a boa, I think it should sit just so.
He throws a bit of slimy green stuff from the deck onto the back of Mak's neck so it dangles over his shoulder.

That's about all Tsak can manage without laughing out loud. He's sure Mak can actually see the twinkle in his eye. Remembering his friends speed with a rapier he then steps well out of range and makes sure a few of the petals are between him and the pretty soldier boy.

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Thursday July 21st, 2022 10:32:02 AM
Falco understands loss, and has no problem with Seacrest and Prodarn taking their brothers home.

Wil's "friends want to argue, but he puts his foot down, and asks if they would like him to perform some Gargul approved death rituals. He also asks if they need anything.

Mak is surprised Seacrest and Prodarn didn't succumb to his persuasive speech, but wishes them well. He asks that they let others know the evils of The Deep, as they saw it first hand.

Elyas sees no reason to keep the gillmen against their will. He is eager to get back to Ardian, and learn the next step.

Rolth has no problem with letting the gillmen go, and after they depart, He asks is they should head back to Ardian.

Kiwina is fine with letting the gillmen go, and secretly asks if they should return their spears as well. He asks Wil if he can reincarnate the dead into sharks that will protect their village.

Ayotnom takes the time to identify the properties of the siren's braid and the glowy rock. It turns out that the braid functions like a pearl of the sirens, and the rock works as a luck stone.

Tsak gives Mak a hard time, and then makes a hasty retreat.

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Seacrest and Prdarn go about gathering the hippocampi of their fallen friends, and Freta's as well. they tie two to the backs of each of their saddles, and than tie their friends to the saddles of their steeds, making no effort what ever to do anything with Freta's body. If the Petals decide to return their spears, they will thank them and ride off, if not they will simply ride off without so much as a wave, due to the strength of their grief.

The Petals make sail for Wedding Island and arrive without any complications along the way.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+27=30 ; d20+27=38 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+16=19 ;
Thursday July 21st, 2022 11:55:01 AM
Elyas spends some time early in the journey examining the new keys. he then brings the keys together and tries various configurations of them to see if any new abilities make themselves known. there wasn't anything apparent the first time they used all 5 together, but there is some time to kill and elyas is curious...

He will use identify both times to examine the keys
spellcraft = 30 for the braid, and 38 for the rock

spellcraft to look for interesting interactions between items: 25
knowledge arcana for the same: 19

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Thursday July 21st, 2022 12:08:16 PM
Mak stood by with the equipment while the minotaur and Elyas prodded and poked with their magic spells. The seaweed boa he hastily threw at Tsak as soon as it touched him, but he weathered the storm of the investigation as well as anyone could. When the two mages were done he carefully returned everything except for the flippers which he placed in his pack.

Once back at Wedding City he too was anxious about what the wizard had to say. He also wanted to visit the catacombs as soon as the treasure they'd found was distributed.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, Luckstone | Shaking it off

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+7=22
Thursday July 21st, 2022 5:30:58 PM
Rolth thinks we should take Freta's body back to shore and burn it, unless we have a way to do that here.
He is worried that the Deep might be able to reanimate her in some unnatural and grotesque fashion if we just dump her into the sea.

He sees the spears as our spoils from the combat and is not interested in giving them back at all. In fact, he asks Elyas to identify them, if possible. He is happy to assist.

(Spellcraft to help identify = 22)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Thursday July 21st, 2022 6:04:56 PM
Falco agrees with Rolth about the disposal of the body. No sense risking it in the water.
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (0/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday July 21st, 2022 9:55:34 PM
Kiwina is (not for the first time) astounded by his friends' lack of understanding of spirits and funerary customs. There are far more kinds of terrestrial undead than aquatic ones. Still, Freta does not deserve a hero's ceremony. He does not think that burning her in Wedding City will be well received, however, so an uninhabited bit of shore it is. . .

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday July 21st, 2022 11:12:32 PM
Tsak accompanies Kiwina to a windswept escarpment where the big fella overseas a decent burial for the creature that was Freta.
Once back in town he enlists the help of Elyas or Falco to assist him to track down a potion of freedom of movement (OOC can I get one in town or is it a catacombs thing?). He reckons they'll be back underwater for the next phase.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27
Friday July 22nd, 2022 1:25:08 AM
On the way back Ayotnom asks, "Do we need to inform the local leadership of Wedding City about the Gillmen? They wanted to be kept apprised of any updates with respect to the deep"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday July 22nd, 2022 5:19:18 AM
Wil watches and says little

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Friday July 22nd, 2022 10:31:33 AM

Elyas experiments a bit with the keys, and concludes that their must be some ritual or spell that he is unaware, or maybe they just need to be in a specific location of the Wold, to activate them. He is able to confirm Ayotnom's findings as to the workings of the braid and rock. (Pearl of the Sirens, and luckstone)

Mak allows himself to be the guinea pig, and than removes all the keys, though he keeps the flippers in his backpack. (You may want to look up the properties of the pearl of the sirens. 60ft Swim speed, water breathing, and free movement while in water. Up to you.) He is anxious to get back to Aidian to see what the old mage has to say.

Rolth has no desire to return the short spears, and asks that they may be identified. He wants to destroy Freta's body, so as to make sure that The Deep doesn't reanimate it somehow.

Falco agrees with Rolth about Freta's body

Kiwina doesn't think the people of Wedding City would appreciate a funeral pyre, on their shores, but is fine with destroying the body.

Tsak is willing to help dispose of Freta's body, and than asks fo help tracking down a potion. (All magical items, including potions, can only be purchased in the catacombs.

Ayotnom asks if they should inform the people of Wedding City about the gillmen

Wil is uncharacteristically quiet.

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Assuming that someone identifies the short spears, they are +1 returning short spears.

As soon as the surviving gillmen depart, the battle area, you notice the tell tale dorsal fins of sharks in the water, and your pretty sure they would be happy for a meal of a dead gillman, as it is apparent that they were attracted to the scent of blood in the water.

Back at Wedding City, what is your plan of attack, do you report the gillmen, do you go directly to Aidian, or do you go shopping first.

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Friday July 22nd, 2022 11:42:45 AM
Mak didn't want to seem grabby, but said he''d be appreciative to temporary hold the pearl until the deep was handled. Afterwards another could claim it or it could be sold. He'd obviously give up the flippers which in his mind were on loan anyway. He also understood if another without the means of casting Freedom of Movement wanted to use it. He still had the flippers and a piercing weapon which should allow him to operate beneath the waves.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Friday July 22nd, 2022 12:42:29 PM
Elyas will help with immolating the body before the ship reaches Wedding City. there is no need in his mind to be particularly careful with the body, and certainly no need ot haul it all the way back to the city. when they find a small island he will move the body and light it up with burning hands.

once they reach Wedding City, Elyas advises that they speak with Ardian first and see if h has any findings that would indicate what ritual was needed to use the keys.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Friday July 22nd, 2022 12:51:34 PM
Falco helps Elyas with the body not feeling right about dumping it to shacks. He considers the flippers but in reality his mobility underwater is not that important given as he mostly casts spells.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (0/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday July 22nd, 2022 1:04:36 PM
(Ooc: just going to do simple posts)
Wil is interested in what the grumpy old man has to say first

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday July 22nd, 2022 4:20:47 PM
Rolth agrees with going to see Ardian first, then reporting to the local notables and going to the catacombs. He’s fine with Mak taking the pearl, as long as Mak will front line when needed, given that it won’t help with his bow shooting underwater.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday July 22nd, 2022 7:36:27 PM
(Ooc: just going to do simple posts)
Wil is interested in what the grumpy old man has to say first

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday July 23rd, 2022 3:43:54 AM
Tsak is also happy to go see the grumpy old man.
He tosses up whether to buy a potion or relieve Mak of the pearl. Ideally it would be good if they could both be front line as required. Obviously Mak is a much better archer than Tsak. It might come down to cost. He'll check the cost of a potion in the catacombs and get back to Mak about the pearl.

He'll also miss the comedic value of Mak trying to contort himself to travel around underwater.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Saturday July 23rd, 2022 1:04:37 PM
Kiwina points out to Tsak that Mak has lots more comedic value than just when he's underwater.

He still thinks sharks could safely enough dispose of Freta's body, but it's not worth arguing over. They could ask Ardian about any dangers they avoided by burning the body. Of course, if he decides it's not directly related to the quest to stop the Deep, then he might want to be paid for the information. That in itself might tell them something.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27
Monday July 25th, 2022 12:18:29 AM
Ayotnom says, "So wait the pearl and the flippers do some of the same thing? Could I have gotten this one wrong? Instead of having a single person wear all the keys do 5 people each get one key? We really need to ask Ardian about this now that we have them all. I couldn't use the flippers but I could use the pearl. As for order of operations I'm fine with seeing Ardian first and then the local nobles and then shopping. Perhaps we need more of these pearls?"

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Monday July 25th, 2022 11:17:38 AM

Mak requests the braid, and offers up the flippers.

Elyas is ready to help burn up Freta's body and advises going to Ardian first, upon reaching wedding city.

Falco doesn't want to dump Freta's body to the sharks. He considers the flippers, but decides he doesn't need them.

Wil wants to talk to speak to Ardain.

Rolth agrees meeting Ardian first is best, and than the locals. He's OK with Mak taking the pearl as long as he is willing to frontline underwater.

Mak is happy to frontline, if he can get there.

Tsak also wants to talk to Ardian first, He wonders if he would be better off with the braid, though he is willing to check out the price of a potion of freedom of movement. (You may also want to look into a ring of freedom of movement.) He's going to miss watching Mak struggle in the water.

Kiwina reminds Tsak that Mak offers comedic relief even when not in the water. He believes that the sharks would be able to dispose of Freta's body just fine, but he isn't going to argue, and is OK with burning the body. He considers asking Ardian if it was needed, but wonders if he will charge the Petals for that information.

Ayotnom realizes he was probably wrong about one person using all the keys, and wonders if maybe a different person needs to use each of the keys. He feels they need to ask Ardian about that. He wonders if they need more of the pearls.

Mak agrees that Tsak may be the best person for the flippers, as long as Falco keeps him breathing water.

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The Petals decide to torch the body instead of feeding it to the sharks. and they locate a small wooded island with a large sandy beach. It is easy to locate enough dry wood to build a pyre, and they are soon sailing away, as Freta's body is consumed by the flames.

At Wedding City the Petals make a b-line for Ardian's home, and the old wizard opens the door for them himself. "I sent my apprentice on a little journey to gather some herbs I need for some spells I've been teaching him. He probably won't be back for a few days, but come in and tell me how things have been progressing." He leads you back to his study, sits down, indicating that you should do likewise. He waits for you to share what you have learned and disclose what you've obtained.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday July 25th, 2022 11:49:19 AM
Elyas sits when invited, and lays the final three keys out on the table for Ardian to see (assuming I am still carrying them after spellcrafting them. if others have some of the keys Elyas waits for them to display them)

He lets Rolth or Kiwina explain how they ended up with three keys at the same time.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Monday July 25th, 2022 11:59:36 AM
Glad to see the body of one in contact with The Deep destroyed Falco says a short prayer to the Warper-Sar, really for himself not for the deceased.

Falco happily moves in with the others trying to stay near the front of the group so he can see what is going on. He doesn't have much to add at that point.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (0/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=23 ; d20+14=25 ;
Monday July 25th, 2022 2:58:42 PM
Wil is suddenly suspicious of the old wizard. He studies the man to see if it’s possible if he may be dishonest.
Sense Motive: 23

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)x2)) d20+6=26 ;
Monday July 25th, 2022 3:12:13 PM
Mak was slow to remove the flippers from his pack. He wanted to watch the expression on the old mans face as the last item was handed over.

OOC:
Sense Motive +6, Roll 26

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday July 25th, 2022 7:50:25 PM
Kiwina explains to Ardian, "It seems we're not the only ones who've been looking for the keys. Two of these come from a group that attacked us trying to take the ones that we had found. One of those attackers had an amulet we've seen linked to the Deep before -- not magical in this case -- and one had a tattoo in the fashion of the amulet."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 1:04:45 AM
Ayotnom says, "Aye apparently in the one challenge the other group's smooth talker got a lock of hair from some sirens before being attacked by said sirens and in the other challenge they had to pretty much stand in an area while rocks were hurled at them and they were attacked but part of the challenge was not attacking their assaialants so I mean that was kind of interesting to learn and things that I was kind of glad to pass up on. Sirens give me the willies and just standing there and taking it isn't my idea of a good time."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 3:10:55 AM
'That's what she said' thinks Tsak.

He remains silent and thoughtful as Freta's body goes up in flames, denying it to the denizens of the Deep. He helps put sails up and down on the journey back and manages to get himself and Mak to the wizards house without stopping in at a pub. All in all a win.

He waits whilst the eloquent members of the group explain their status to he wizard, then leans forward to catch whatever is going to happen next. Now we'll get to the important bit, he thinks to himself.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+19=28 ;
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 8:02:18 AM
Rolth amazingly keeps his mouth shut and nods along as Kiwina and Ayotnom do a fine job of recounting our story. He then asks Ardian, "So what must we do now that we have all the keys?"

Sense motive =28 to look for signs of ulterior motives from Ardian

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 12:01:21 PM

Elyas lays the keys in front of Ardian

Falco is glad Freta's body is destroyed. He follows the others in, staying in the lead.

Wil is suddenly suspicious of Ardian, but the old wizard hasn't done or said anything out of character..

Mak is slow to remove the flippers from his pack. he watches Ardian as he does so.

Kiwina shares their adventure with the gillmen.

Ayotnom shares what they learned about the other two challenges, expressing his pleasure in not having to deal with them.

Tsak helps sail the Rose to their Port of Call, and waits while his friends with the gift for gab speak. He looks forward to whats next.

Rolth, uncharacteristically, let's his friends do the talking, as he watches for any false motives. He asks what is done next.

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Ardian seems almost giddy when you show all 5 keys, but a look of concern crosses his face when the other party is mentioned. "This is most alarming! Were you able to learn how they gained the information, to seek the keys? I've spent the greater part of my life researching The Deep, and I've never met anyone else who shared my zeal for the cause, and if they were willing to fight you to obtain the keys, that you obtained, it tells me they were not seeking the keys for noble reasons. Please tell me all you have learned!" Looking at Rolth, Ardian says, "I'm not ignoring your question, but I need clarity before I can move forward!"

You are pretty sure that Ardian is speaking truthfully, and that he is very concerned about what happened and is happening. The news of the other party is clearly troubling to the old wizard,

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 12:07:21 PM
“At least one of them bore the mark of the deep and was reported to have been acting strangely by companions.” Mak said. “We assumed the mark to be another form of control similar to the amulets we previously found on ‘converts’”

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 12:16:56 PM
"you ask a good question, sir, and it is one that bothered me as well when we found this other group. You have pulled together so many different scraps of information and done quite a lot of work o get to this point, yet somehow another group out there knew exactly where to look and had almost as many keys as we did! it seems unlikely at best.

Elyas rubs his chin as he thinks

"is it possible that someone else could have stolen or copied your research? I know folks here have expressed concern or suspicion about your research. maybe someone was able to get the gist of what you were searching for and follow in your tracks? is it possible someone in your own house is working for the Deep?

Elyas harbors some suspicion about the apprentice who is 'out picking herbs' right now, as he was caught eavesdropping during the last meeting.... but he is not ready to blatantly accuse quite yet

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 1:56:02 PM
"Someone could have stolen your research, true. Is it also possible that the Deep is in communication with people? The simplest answer is the best and the Deep would have the most intrest in the topic."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (0/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 3:24:30 PM
Ever the suspicious one, "It couldn't be your assistant could it. No.. I liked that guy. It's always the prodigal butler slash assistant. So untrustworthy butlers... my father had a butler once. He was slimy. Never liked him."
"Maybe someone in town? They are a bit weird?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 3:33:19 PM
"Your apprentice, when we first met him, claimed to have survived a kraken attack that destroyed the ship he was traveling on. He was allegedly in service to Tethes Valthor in Asildur at the time. I wonder whether he might have been corrupted during that kraken encounter. Also worryingly, he was escorting a young lad, purportedly the son of Lord Braselton here in Fargunia, back to this city. I wonder if this is all some plot to subvert the leadership here as well. Do you have any commensurate information that might shed light on this puzzle of shared interest?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 7:20:43 PM
Rolth's speculation sounds to Kiwina like a question for the local authorities or a reason to avoid the local authority. "If we are worried about people falling under the Deep's influence, isn't our best course to deal with the Deep sooner rather than later?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27
Wednesday July 27th, 2022 12:55:24 AM
Ayotnom says, "I agree with Kiwina. We have all the keys now, let's take the fight to the Deep."

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)Attack 1(20)x3)) d20+14=22 ; d20+5=19 ;
Wednesday July 27th, 2022 8:41:09 AM
Mak remained quiet after sharing his information about the deep marks on the gillmen. He also wondered about the apprentice and decided to take a walk around outside to see if the fellow was nearby instead of where he was supposed to be.

He was looking for a footprint or track that might indicate the fellow was here someplace close. Mak drew out his bow and went to work...

OOC:
Perception +14, Roll 22 to find a foot print or track
Survival +5, Roll 19 to follow any tracks he might discover.

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Wednesday July 27th, 2022 11:52:08 AM

Mak mentions they found the Deeps mark on a couple of the gillmen.

Elyas wonders if someone could have stolen Ardian's research, and suspects Rainard.

Falco asks if the Deep could be communicating with people.

Will asks if it could have been Rainard

Rolth wonders if Rainard has some devious plan.

Kiwina wonders if the best course of action is to deal with the Deep ASAP, to nullify any outside threats.

Ayotnom agrees with Kiwina.

Mak decides to see if he can track down Rainard. he finds footprints that seem right, and follows them out of town. they seem to be heading towards a forest that is about 50 miles from your location.

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"I don't believe my apprentice is capable of doing what you say. Oh I'm no fool, I realize anyone is capable of great evil, but Rainard literally isn't capable of performing the ritual, and if he stole my research he would have discovered that, and would have been forced to realize his search was futile. When I learned what was needed to perform the ritual, I destroyed the source of discovery, to avoid anyone from doing just this. No, I fear our beastfolk friend here has the right of it. It maybe possible that in the gate's weakened state, The Deep is reaching out from the other side and directing willing participants directly.

Kiwina and Ayotnom have the right idea. It matters little who is behind this, if we deal with The Deep now, we will save the Wold and anyone with a nefarious motive will have to find another source of power. we should leave right away"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Wednesday July 27th, 2022 2:14:20 PM
"Ending the Deep ends the problem. How long is the travel for the next leg? Will there be time to rest and be sure we are properly armed?"

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration
3rd - Water Breathing (0/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer
2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D)
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2}
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+10=21 ;
Wednesday July 27th, 2022 5:26:37 PM
"I'm disappointed there is no butler at fault," Wil says.
"I know right." He says to no one in particular
"It's always the butler."
To Rolth, out of earshot of the wizard. "Did Mak go to find Rainard? By himself? I'm heading after him. I will try to slip away without notice."
(Stealth: 21) - to slip away without causing a scene

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday July 27th, 2022 7:31:35 PM
Rolth agrees that Rainard's ramblings are less immediate a concern than getting after the Deep. He asks Wil to return with Mak, rather than joining him on some wild goose chase. To Ardian, he poses a few questions in addition to those offered by Falco. "So, what does the lore say that we must accomplish next? We need to know this up front, so that we can properly equip and prepare ourselves. Speaking of which, shall we go to the Catacombs on our way, so that we can sell some of our recent loot and acquire things that will be of use in this quest? Who would like to be our sales spokesperson there?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday July 27th, 2022 8:58:52 PM
Kiwina notices that Ardian intends to go with them this time. Barring any need to reprovision, then, explanations can happen on the way. "Is there anything that your studies tell you would be a help to us, then -- something we should pick up before we leave?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday July 28th, 2022 12:42:59 AM
Tsak, slightly miffed that Mak went on a wild goose chase without him, pricks his ears at Rolth's query.

I'll head to the catacombs, tho truth be told I haven't been keeping an eye on our recent loot. Er,do you have a list of what we have to sell? There's the spears from the Gillmen, all 5 or did someone keep 1? Ahh, there's also the 10k gold, I hadn't added that to my bank either, 1250 each right? Anything else?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27
Thursday July 28th, 2022 2:32:55 AM
Ayotnom says, "I could use something to allow me to move better underwater. While my primary weapon is piercing I do have other options at my disposal which I could take advantage of but not if I'm at the normal disadvantage. If we are only going to get 1250 gold each then that isn't enough for a second pearl of the sirines those things cost 15,000 at least."

Mak(JamesM)(63/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)Attack 1(20)x3))
Thursday July 28th, 2022 8:27:25 AM
Mak wasn't going to follow the tracks the next 50 miles so he circled back into town and spotted Tsak heading for the catacombs. "Mind if I join you? I've got some thing I need to get. Was our share at least 2000 this time?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday July 28th, 2022 11:23:33 AM
Will you accompany us for the last piece here, Ardian? If you are the only one who has knowledge of the required ritual we may need you to be with us.

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Thursday July 28th, 2022 12:06:05 PM

Falco asks how long it will take to get to the gate. He asks if they have time to rest up and arm up.

Wil is disappointed it's not the butler, and decides to go after Mak.

Rolth tells Wil to retrieve Mak, instead of following him. He asks what kind of provisions they may need, and if they should head to the catacombs.

Kiwina notes that Ardian implied that he was going with them on this lag of the journey, and also asks for anything useful.

Tsak is miffed that Mak went ff without him, but offers to go to the catacombs.

Ayotnom would like to obtain something to help him underwater.

Mak circles back, sees Tsak heading to the catacombs, and decides to join him.

Elyas asks if Ardain will join them.

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"I'm uncertain the distance, but I would guess that it will take us a few days. If you need to take the rest of the day to prepare, that will be fine, but we should leave with the tide in the morning, at the latest. As far as what will be helpful... Obviously anything that will help underwater. I'm happy to cast freedom of movement and water breathing on everyone, who may need it, if the need arises, though I have nothing that will help with the swimming. I really don't know what to expect from The Deep itself, so I don't know what to tell you there, As far as spells are concerned we should have a decent attack load out, preferably spells that work underwater. I should warn you. When I use the keys to activate the gate, you won't have access to their abilities.

So if you don't mind, I have a lot to do. I haven't been on an adventure in a long time, and I need to prepare. I will meet you at the Rose early in the morning"[/b]

Do our intrepid heroes have anything else to ask Ardian, or do they have anything else they wish to do before leaving in the morning?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Thursday July 28th, 2022 1:50:41 PM
Falco doesn't have much shopping to do. He briefly considers an underwater crossbow but, really, it won't do enough to matter. He mostly spends the down time praying on what spells may be of best use in the coming battle as more then simple healing may be needed.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday July 28th, 2022 1:53:12 PM
"Mak, my friend!" Wil shouted as he chased after him. "It's not the butler. They say it's not him."
"We need to prepare for another underwater fight. Would you like to have my underwater crossbow? I don't need a weapon anymore."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Thursday July 28th, 2022 3:35:15 PM
Elyas has no more questions, as it is clear that Ardain doesn't have any further information about what they might be facing.

"unfortunately there aren't a lot of ways i will be able to help us work better underwater. we'll have to rely on some of the more divine magic users for the water breathing and freedom spells. I will prepare as best as i can, and will be ready to bring in allies from other planes to aid us.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27
Thursday July 28th, 2022 11:50:57 PM
Ayotnom says, "Instead of a pearl of the sirines I could get a cloak of the manta ray but then I'd only need like 7000 gold. Do we know how much gold we have to work with yet each?" He also starts working on a new spell loadout since they know they have to go underwater

0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor, Extended Shield,False Life, Mirror Image
3rd: Extended False Life, Haste, Heroism

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday July 29th, 2022 12:07:44 AM
Well if Ardian can cover us with water breathing and freedom of movement, then I don't think I'll be shopping for anything specific on this trip. Hopefully this'll be the last of our underwater adventures for awhile. I mean, what could go wrong? It's a million to one, am I right?
Tsak offers his best cheesy grin to go with.

He prepares to head to the catacombs to sell the spears I'll see you all back on the Rose shortly

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Friday July 29th, 2022 7:06:08 AM
Rolth gives back the magic spear for Tsak to include in our Catacombs sale, knowing that it will fetch a decent price. His only additional preparation is to purchase a mundane trident to add to his weapon selection. That done, he is ready for adventure!

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday July 29th, 2022 10:02:59 AM
"I'm sure everyone can use freedom of movement and most of us can use water breathing, and if you relieve our group of the need to prepare these spells ourselves it will be a great help."

DM Jeremy Battle Map "A plan! Why would you want to take all the fun out of it?"
Friday July 29th, 2022 10:51:33 AM

Falco considers an underwater crossbow, but figures that it wouldn't be of much use. He ponders what spells would be useful.

Wil finds Mak and tells him, in his own way, that it wasn't Rainard. he tells him to prepare for an underwater fight, and offers him his underwater crossbow.

Elyas will prepare as best he can.

Ayotnom considers a cloak of the manta ray since it's cheaper than a pearl of the sirens. He changes his spell load

Tsak will rely on Ardain casting water breathing and freedom of motion, so he doesn't have to make any purchases.

Rolth forfeits the short he he took from the gill,=men, and buys a mundane trident.

Kiwina tells Ardain that if he casts freedom of motion and water breathing on the party, that will be a lot of help.

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The Petals make there final preparations, and, in the morning, Ardain comes aboard with a small backpack, leaning fairly heavily on a staff. He makes some adjustments to Garman, and the Rose leaves port sailing west, northwest. Arcane casters only, can make a DC 25 Spellcraft check or Knowledge Arcane. Highlight to display spoiler: {After watching Ardain program Garman, all these times, you are starting to understand how it works, and you are pretty sure, with some practice, you could program the navigation device.}

The Rose sails for 3 days before Garman's needle changes direction, indicating that you have sailed past your destination, and it's time to dive. As you are preparing to dive, Ardain casts Freedom of Motion and Water Breathing on the party, and tells them they should have about 3 and a half hours of each. What is the next step for our intrepid heroes.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7
Friday July 29th, 2022 11:51:26 AM
Thinking to himself as directions are set.. I bet my halfling self could have worked out more about this ship but its still a fair trade. Being an owl just feels more natural. Every morning he considers what spells to prepare and finally comes up with some things that may be useful, he also keeps one water breathing just in case.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday July 29th, 2022 3:39:00 PM

"Updated my spells a little bit but I'm ready for a fight. Let's do this!"
"Mak, if you don't want my underwater crossbow.. I am willing to give it up. I am taking a sabbatical on weapons."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday July 29th, 2022 7:15:14 PM
Kiwina makes sure the crew is ready, and gives the order to dive. They are still following the compass, after all. "Anyone else preparing anything here? We may have to look around a bit."

Effects:
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours
Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, bull's strength
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=25 ;
Friday July 29th, 2022 10:34:04 PM
Rolth holds off casting any additional spells until we start to get closer to our destination. He will watch carefully for threats from the deck of the Rose as we dive.

Perception = 25

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: underwater breathing & freedom of movement
Saturday July 30th, 2022 1:00:53 AM
What about a plan! Tsak yells before swan diving off a spar and doing the biggest horsey he can into the churning green water. In his mithril breastplate he's fine as it takes all the force of the splash.
He takes a minute to get ensure the underwater breathing kicks in and to get used to it. Then waits for the rest of the petals near the anchor chain as he assumes they'll be following that down.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+7=24 ;
Saturday July 30th, 2022 11:48:50 AM
Rolth looks at Tsak in the water and wonders why he isn't riding the Rose down beneath the waves with the rest of us :) Speaking of the Rose, he watches as Ardian sets the navigation system and we sail off. He feels on the brink of some arcane discovery, but needs some help to work it out.

Spellcraft = 24 (just 1 point shy!)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+18=27 ; d20+18=21 ;
Monday August 1st, 2022 1:09:46 AM
Ayotnom made a quick trip to the catacombs and settled on 3 elixirs of swimming since they are cheap and he'll save the other gold for later.

He says, "A plan could be great." to Tsak, "How about don't die and stop the deep?"

He also says, "Hey guys I think I could probably operate Garmen after we are done with the Deep with a little practice."

Spellcraft: 27
Know [Arcana]: 21

DM Mark - "How about don't die and stop the deep?"
Monday August 1st, 2022 2:42:20 AM
Falco considers his spells on the voyage. Not content to rely solely on Ardian, he makes sure he is also prepared to cast Water Breathing.
Wil carefully considers his spells. He announces he is taking a break from using weapons as he offers up his underwater crossbow.
Tsak does a swan dive off the ship, thinking everyone plans to swim down to the bottom.
Kiwina readies the crew of The Rose. He gives the order to the helmsman to have the ship sink beneath the waves.
Rolth awaits casting any spells until the party is closer to their goal. He watches Ardian carefully as he tends to the navigational device.
Ayotnom checks his equipment, ready to go. He announces that he thinks he may understand how to operate Ardian’s navigational instrument. This earns a brief, disapproving look from the secretive old man.

[DM point of clarification - sometimes when we switch DMs, things can get a little lost in translation - especially with a module this long and involved. In this case, Ardian is not really much of a spellcaster. He has some minor magical abilities, but Freedom of Movement and Water Breathing are beyond him. However, I think we can find another way to accomplish the same thing.

Also, I note that some characters are waiting to resolve purchases in the Catacombs. Those will need to be resolved before we go too much further. Kindly let me know when all outstanding Catacombs purchases are wrapped up.]

As you ready to sink beneath the waves, Tsak dives into the water. This surprises Rolth. Kiwina gives the order, and the helmsman takes the ship down. This surprises Tsak, but the wiley Ranger is able to quickly grab onto the rigging of the sinking ship so he is not left behind.

Ardian looks on in silent wonder as the ship is surrounded by a large bubble of air when it sinks into the water. As before, the surface of the bubble catches the light filtering down and seems to shimmer in the water. Down, down you go. The light dims, and the bubble no longer shimmers in sunlight. Now it catches and reflects the lights on the ship as you go down, some actual lanterns, and some magical lights. (Does your ship use mundane lanterns for light, or is the lighting magical? Do those without the ability to see in darkness have a light?)

Ardian pulls out an amulet with Continual Flame cast on it. As your ship reaches the ocean floor, the light here is quite dim. The ship lands, and a puff of silt rises up in the water, though not enough to affect anything.

The old sage say, ”You Petals truly are heroes, and you have accomplished what I certainly could not have. Wonderful, wonderful. Now, if we do this right and everything goes as planned, no one will fully understand the gravity of what we accomplish today. Let’s gather the keys - we’ll need them. The texts said nothing about guardians at the gate. But the texts also couldn’t warn us about the gillmen you encountered, so I suppose anything is possible. Best keep a sharp eye out.”

He sighs, Would that I were younger. I’m too old for this.”

The old man’s voice seems to quaver a bit. He seems to be a mix of fear and excitement. Ramsey and the crew are more on the fear side of things as they nervously look peer into the water at the man’s words.

”Now, let’s get us all ready.”

He pulls out several skins of some sort. They look scaled and delicate - perhap fish, perhaps some sort of scaled insect. He carefully unfolds them and wraps one around each of the Petals as well as himself. Almost instantly they disappear, leaving a scaled shimmer across your skin. You now each have Freedom of Movement.

Then he pulls out a waterskin, passing it around between the Petals and himself. It tastes like rotten fish. Yech. ”Go on, go on, drink up. Yer made of sterner stuff than that. This is what’ll let ya breathe the water.”

As noted, we’ll need to delay a bit until Catacombs purchases are resolved.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: underwater breathing & freedom of movement
Monday August 1st, 2022 4:08:50 AM
Tsak gives Rolth a 'what, I felt like a swim' look. He knows he's not fooling anyone but figures Mak and Wil have him well beat in the goofball department, so... whateva.

So, anyone up for a game of cards while my armour dries? And maybe a we dram of rum to clean the palate? the last with a sideways look at Ardian and his filthy waterbottle.

Mak(JamesM)(82/82)HP|AC:31(AO)/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|18/13/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+9(15)x2))
Monday August 1st, 2022 8:25:20 AM
OOC: Def waiting on the Catacombs, but all the calculations were done weeks ago. I'm just making the final purchase.

Mak tightened his new belt as he felt the magic from it already strengthening his stamina and endurance. He adjusted his sleeve garters and shouldered his bow.

"Thanks Falco, I will use the crossbow. But let's consider it a loan for now. I'm not really planning on using it." he finished by sliding his rapier in its sheath to loosen it.

When the potion came around he grimaced and looked at Tsak. "You'd think they could make these things taste better, old man. Stiff upper and lip I guess." he said as he took a long swig of the potion. He brought out another potion from his belt pouch as he waited for the first to take effect and then he downed the second one. His eyes flashed briefly as the magic took effect and the area beyond his normal vision came into black and white focus.

"That's better. Ardian, will you be able to conduct the ritual here on the ship or will we need to move to a different location?"

Mak's thought was that if the ritual could be performed in the ships bubble he'd be able to use his bow, but otherwise he'd need that crossbow. Mak loaded a bolt into the crossbow and hung it from his belt, ready to go.

OOC:
Potion: Darkvision

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, Darkvision 180 Minutes, Waterbreathing 180 Minutes, Freedom of Movement |

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+17=33 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=25 ;
Monday August 1st, 2022 2:22:02 PM
Elyas spend the time on the journey to the new spot studying the scrolls he has purchased, adding them to his spellbook. (should be plent of time int he 3 dys of travel, each spell needs either 5 or 6 hours depending on level)

Spellcraft - Break Enchantment DC 20 = 33
Spellcraft - Cone of Cold DC 20 = 18. reroll with a hero point = 33
Spellcraft - Passwall DC 20 = 20
Spellcraft Mass Enlarge Person DC 19 = 25

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Once the team is ready to dive, Elyas casts Light on the figurehead of the ship to give some illumination.

"All right, this has been a long time coming. who's ready to go fight the Deep?

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)

CDM Jerry [OOC post]
Monday August 1st, 2022 2:32:42 PM
DMs, check email and DMboard please.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday August 1st, 2022 3:46:40 PM
Wil smiles as Mak takes his gift. That is until he drank from the fish smelling waterskin. He coughed up some of the liquid.
"Of course, I would love to play a game of luck." He says to Tsak but that didn't come without some awkwardness as he got into an argument with himself over his choice to loosen his weapon supply.
"Relax," Wil finally says. "I still have an assortment of daggers." He searches to find them gone.
"Um.. I have a staff and my hand crossbows.. so stuff it." He shot back and prepared to play.
"Hey, what's are the plans? I plan to conjure my magic crossbows but should I call my fire friend?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday August 1st, 2022 8:05:36 PM
Kiwina asks Ardian questions similar to Mak's -- will they be staying with the ship, and will they be staying here? The distinction is a matter of some importance, as the crew has not been protected as Ardian and the Petals have. Kiwina wonders if the ship should return to the surface to wait for them.

Effects:
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, bull's strength
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 27; Touch 16; Flat 23 CMD 27
Monday August 1st, 2022 8:22:05 PM
(OOC: I took care of my catacombs order)

Ayotnom uses the wrap, drinks from the potion and prepares to also drink his elixir which will let him swim

0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor, Extended Shield,False Life, Mirror Image
3rd: Extended False Life, Haste, Heroism

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Monday August 1st, 2022 10:18:39 PM
Rolth thanks Ardian for the helpful items, and is perhaps not as squeamish about the fishy potion as the others. That done, he happily joins Tsak for a friendly card game to pass the time. As they play, he asks, "Hey, have we sorted out who will be wearing each of the keys? Or do we need them for another purpose during this part of our quest?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: underwater breathing & freedom of movement
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 12:58:17 AM
I got the impression that he (Ardian) will be using the keys, maybe for some kind of hocus pocus stuff.
To brew a new potion maybe, they seem to be made out of odds and ends?

Tsak grabs some cards and settles into a game where people have to match suits and win tricks but are dealt a different number of cards each round.
It's a friendly game with more than a little ribbing but no gold changing hands.
Tsak does have 5 sp left over from the catacombs, but decides to give that to the cook to spend on extra food the next time they hit land. Hopefully a celebration of the demise of THE DEEEEEP.

DM Mark - "All right, this has been a long time coming. who's ready to go fight the Deep?"
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 3:12:32 AM
[Contrary to the mass email that went out, Taur Isles is not leveling now - that would be too disruptive, but we will soon.

Thanks for getting the Catacombs transactions squared away. Now, on with the show!]

Tsak does his best to shake off the water from his armor, suggesting a game while he dries.
Mak is willing to use Wil’s crossbow. He drinks the offer potion of Water Breathing, and then drinks a potion of Darkvision. He asks Ardian if the ritual to strengthen the gate can be conducted within the air bubble of the ship.
Elyas feels confident the new spells he added to his spellbook will be put to good use. He’s ready for a fight.
Wil is ready to take Tsak up on his offer to play a game.
Kiwina also wonders if the ritual will be performed aboard the ship, thinking it might be better to send the ship back to the surface.
Ayotnom takes the spell and potion, and prepared to drink an elixir as well.
Rolth is also ready to join in a game. He asks who will be wearing each of the collected items.

It seems Ardian and the crew are much more anxious than the Petals seem to be.

Ardian looks with some astonishment at Tsak, Wil and Rolth sitting down to play a game. He sputters, ”What. Are. You. Doing? This is a serious thing that we are about to do! Come along!

The little man peers into the distance as his nervous anticipation seems to sharpen his observation. ”I think I see an archway in the distance - that must be what we seek. Come along. And bring those items you’ve gathered. No, no need to wear them - we’ll need them as keys for this ritual. Come on.”

He hops over the side of the ship, passing through the air bubble as he floats down.

Almost as an afterthought, he replies to Kiwina, ”What? The ship? Do with it as you wish. Perhaps it would be safer for your crew to send it back to the surface. We can always swim up to it after we’re through. Come along.”

He begins to move along, illuminated by the Continual Flame amulet he wears. He also seems to have no trouble seeing beyond the range of it’s light.

Here is your map. Place yourselves where you want to be.

Before you is a large arch of stones in the middle of a large stone dias on the ocean floor. Ardian leads you there, swimming through the water aided by the effects of Freedom of Movement. The archway and dias are encrusted with corals and other sea growth, along with a dusting of sand here and there. The dias sits about 5 feet above the sea floor, but it is little trouble underwater to get up that 5 feet. You can see that there are five indentations with various shapes in the arch, though they are somewhat obscured by the sea growth in the arch.

Ardian seems almost proud to be here. ”You see! You see! I was right! I was right all along! All is not lost. I think the gate is weakening - but we’re not too late, not yet.”

Perception DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see ghostly black Tentacles that occasionally reach though the arch, stirring the water or the sand here and there. It’s disturbing.}

Mak(JamesM)(82/82)HP|AC:32(AO)/28/20T/19FF|CMD 33| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|19/14/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6 + 9(15)x2)) d20+13=22 ; d20+19=29
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 8:48:57 AM
Mak drew his rapier and moved up next to Ardian. "You see those tentacles reaching out?" he asked the sage as he held out the sword ready to swipe at any that got too close. He also wasn't too certain about walking through that arch to get to the other side, he seemed to remember a tale about a man that went through an arch by mistake and was lost forever, it was serious.

"Get on with it old man." Mak encouraged the man nervously. "I've had about enough of this as I can handle. I'll keep whatever THAT is off you." Mak said as he drank another potion.

OOC:
Perception +13, Roll 22
Potion: Cat's Grace

Aid Another(Roll 29): +2 Ardian's AC.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing 179.9 Minutes, Cat's Grace 3 Minutes |

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=28 ; d20+12=30 ;
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 9:27:20 AM
"Oh my," Wil says as he sees the black tentacles milling around.
"I'm aware of the seriousness," he says to himself, not aimed at Ardian but it could be interpreted that way.
"What's with the dias? This guy likes dias. Ok, do we have to deal with some mind games? What are we coming up to?"
"In other news, I have no idea if this is a good idea but I'm going to summon a Hound Archon. I hope this is so helpful."
He summons the monster.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7 d20+14=29 ;
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 9:48:57 AM
{Perception: 29}

"Well that does seem to be an indication of it weakening. Nothing left but to open it up and deal with what we find I guess."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=17 ;
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 1:01:11 PM
perception = 12

Well, looks like we're in the right place. do those indentations look like they fit the objects we've been hunting?

Elyas doesn't know for sure what will happen when the gate is opened, but it will certainly be a fight. He casts a spell on each of the other humanoid members of the party (as long as they want it) making them all grow to the next size category. He doe not include himself in the spell as he has no weapons or abilities tht would be aided by being bigger.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)

Mak(JamesM)(82/82)HP|AC:32(AO)/28/20T/19FF|CMD 33| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|19/14/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6 + 9(15)x2))
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 3:04:13 PM
Mak waved off Elyas's offer to cast enlarge on him. He needed his agility and being larger would impact that too much. "Wait. I thought we were going to reinforce the wards, not release what is behind them. If we are doing that I'm going to need some of that hasty magic and a rousing tune would be helpful too. Actually a blessing would be nice as well, even if I don't particularly agree with your gods I appreciate the help."

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing 179.9 Minutes, Cat's Grace 3 Minutes |

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 7:49:58 PM
Kiwina tells Ramsey to take the Rose to the surface once everyone's off -- or at least not to stay down here if things start to look dangerous for the crew.

The raised stone dais reminds him a bit too much of the recent fight with galvos. Although the ghostly tentacles are a new touch. Kiwina moves to the dais and joins those already on it. He tells Mak, "I thought we were going to open it up and find a more permanent solution than those wards."

Effects:
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, AC:22 (normal) or 23 (using 2 weapons)
Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, bull's strength
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) |
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 9:07:31 PM
Uncertain what space lies beyond the gate, the already-large Rolth politely declines Elyas' offer of an Enlarge Person spell for now. He does activate his amulet of might fists, then takes his place in the line, keeping a wary eye to fend off any tentacles as needed. He asks Ardian, "How long will the ritual take? That might affect whether we cast some spells now, or save them for later, depending on the spells' duration. Also, can we be casting spells while the ritual is underway? If so, will we know when the ritual will be completed so that we can best time our spell casting?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: underwater breathing & freedom of movement d20+15=26 ;
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 10:11:37 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=26 Success)
Tsak contemplates repeating his swan dive and belly whacker, but settles for a more measured descent given some of the party seem a little anxious.

Sure he says to Elyas.
It won't leave me smelling fishy or anything will it?

Tsak wanders if he should have brought Esmerelda along and let her have some of the enlargement potion, that could have been interesting. Too late now, she's rising along with the Rose and its crew.

Noticing the tentacles he readies his sword and gets his game face on.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 23; Touch 16; Flat 19 CMD 27 d10+6=10 ; d10+16=25 ;
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 12:18:55 AM
Ayotnom casts extended mage armor and extended false life also before jumping over the side.

(Perception: 25)

He says, "Ghostly black tentacles coming out of an arch don't look like a good sign to me."

He says, "How long does the ritual take? If we are going to fight anything at the end of it I want to cast extended shield so it will last the battle and maybe haste so we can have an advantage at the start of it."

Active Effects:
Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged

0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield,False Life, Mirror Image
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

DM Mark - "How long will the ritual take?" d6=5 ; d20=14 ; d20=12 ;
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 3:25:09 AM
Wil babbles on for a bit as he summons a Hound Archon.
Falco can see the prison seems to be weakening.
Elyas asks if the indentations fit the keys the Petals fought to get. He cast a Mass Enlarge Person on any in the party that want it.
Mak is apprehensive about the arch. He impatiently tells Ardian to hurry as he drinks another potion. Mak rejects the offer to make him bigger.
Kiwina instructs Ramsey to take the ship to the surface, or to at least not stay if things look dangerous.
Rolth waves off the offer to enlarge him, and activates his amulet. He asks Ardian how long the ritual will take so he can time it spells accordingly.
Tsak is happy to be enlarged by Elyas, though he laments that he left his cat aboard The Rose.
Ayotnom casts mage armor and false life. He also asks Ardian how long the ritual will take.

Ramsey nods to Kiwina. He seems torn between staying to watch and returning to the surface, but it quickly becomes clear that the rest of the crew are not as brave. It takes little convincing to get Ramsey to sail the ship back to the surface. The amorphous air bubble wavers and jiggles, reflecting glimmers from the ships’ lights as it heads up.

Ardian seems almost eager now, his apprehension being pushed aside by an almost childlike excitement. ”Boy, I’ve waited a long time for this - a lifetime of research!”

But his curmudgeonly self still shines through. He answers Elays, ”Well of course those indentations are for the items you brought! Come on now, let’s get them in place.” He was asked by several there how long the ritual will take. ”Heh, how would I know? I haven’t done a lot of these. Your guess is as good as mine. Let’s find out.”

You wonder a bit if the items would even fit in those indentations given the sea growth that has formed here and there, but sure enough, as the 5 items are pressed into an indentation they seem to fit perfectly. Each generates a flash of purple light as they contact the arch, and they give off a dull purple glow as they are affixed to the arch. Soon, the Galvo husk, the swimming fins, the large rock, siren’s braid, and the Androsphinx’ heart are all limed in a purple glow on the arch. The water around the arch seems to glow as well.

He tells the Petals, ”Now stand back. The last thing we need is to screw this up once I’ve started. And if you want to pray to your gods, this would be a good time.” Ardian seems to intone some words in a language you do not understand. It sounds similar to the way the gillmen talked to each other, but not quite the same. He touches each of the five items on the arch as he does so.

Knowledge Arcana Check DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {You’d guess the ritual has elements of a Conjuration type of spell. But Ardian is not actually casting a spell, but activating an item.}

Almost instantly, the sea life encrusting the arch - corals, sea weeds, barnacles and such - sloughs off. The arch hums with energy, and after a moment a tear appears inside the area under the arch, making it appear like an opening in the fabric of the world, glowing slightly purple.

At this point, Mak is glad he decided not to walk though that arch.

There is a sense of pressure in the water as a beam of purple light shoots out of the gate, hitting Ardian. The bent old man laughs as the purple light hits him, and he stands a bit taller, seeming to be a bit healthier. ”YES! The promise was health and youth. All shall bow before…Wait. What’s happening? Wha … No no no no no nooooooooooo.”

As Ardian absorbs the light he begins to glow even as his face goes from triumph to terror! His tears matter little in these watery depths.

Here is your map. (I don’t see Wil, Falco or Elyas on the map yet.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d4+1=3 ;
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 6:15:36 AM
When Ardian admits to not knowing how long the ritual will take, Rolth shrugs and says, "Buff em if ya got em!", hoping that the others will pile on the Bless, Haste, and other wonderful goodies. He immediately casts mirror image as Ardian starts his magic, adding expeditious retreat if he has time. Once the rift opens and the purple beam comes out, Rolth will begin to sing (Inspire Courage) and enter a rage at this betrayal.

Effect Tracking:
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
Mirror Image (3 images) 39r
Expeditious Retreat 40r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)(82/82)HP|AC:32(AO)/28/20T/19FF|CMD 33| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|21/16/-/-/-|(FA,WN,IC,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6 + 10(15)x2)) d20+20=38 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+15=29 ; d6+10=11 ; d6+10=14 ;
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 8:19:25 AM
Mak wasn't surprised. He'd been suspicious about Ardian for a while now and one reason he placed himself beside the man. So when the sage obviously turned against them he simply stuck his sword through the man next to him. His first attack bit deep in the sage as his admantine weapon cut through fabric, flesh and perhaps bone. His second attack was effective as well, but perhaps less dramatic.

OOC:
Mak - Ardian, Roll 39, 30. Crit(35 Confirms), Hit. Damage 22+14=36 hp.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Inspiring Courage, Flanking, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing 179.8 Minutes, Cat's Grace 2.9 Minutes |

Edit: Forgot Flanking Bonus.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+9=17 ; d20+4=12 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=5 ;
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 9:08:58 AM
"Ugh.." Wil says as he realized he blamed the wrong guy. "I have to watch my prejudices over butlers.. dang." He casts Entropic Shield on himself and urges the Archon Hound to attack.
The tall, dog-like humanoid attempts to attack with his great sword
Wil shouts to the archon.
"Hey, grab one of those keys and see if you can teleport it back to me. Maybe it will disable all this." (OOC: to DM.. I will leave the choice of action to you, whether he attacks or goes after the item. I couldn't decide which I liked better)

(Archon Hound: Att: 17/12 for Dm: 4/5)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 62/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 6/7 d6=1 ;
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 9:32:17 AM
"All shall bow? Of course you old fraud."

Falco shakes his head before praying.

"Warper-Sar lend us a bit of strength in this, we have had enough higher power changes for some time."

With that energy ripples out to buff his crew from Bless

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Active Spells: Bless
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 10:03:40 AM
Elyas watches with interest as the magic takes hold on the arch.

As the last few pieces are put in place, Elyas casts Haste on the group

He is a bit surprised when Ardian turns on them.
huh, guess it wasn't the assistant this time. Who'd have thought?

Elyas hangs in the back of the group and begins summoning a creature to aide them

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 6:15:01 PM
Kiwina is suddenly unsure of how long certain magical protections will last. The most effective thing he seems to be able to do right away, since Rolth is next to him, is to cast bull's strength on Rolth.

After casting the spell, Kiwina swims over the others on the dais to a point closer to the Ardian.

Effects:
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, AC:22 (normal) or 23 (using 2 weapons)
Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+18=38 ; d4+2=4 ;
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 11:32:57 PM
Knowledge Arcana: 38

Ayotnom makes a note of the aura of conjuration with the device activation. When he hears that Ardian is betraying them to the deep for youth and strength he says to the others, "I told you it was a good thing I could probably work Garmin, I just didn't expect Ardian to betray us in this way."

He then uses his standard action to cast Extended Shield and a hero point to heroically cast mirror image to create 4 illusionary Ayotnoms in addition to himself.

"I'm pretty much as buffed as I can be. Next round It'll be time for the real fun"

Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Mirror Image - 4 illusionary Ayotnoms each time an attack roll results in a hit roll randomly to see if Ayotnom or an illusionary Ayotnom is hit, if illusion is hit it is destroyed, if an attack misses by 5 or less an illusionary Ayotnom is destroyed
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

DM Mark - "I'm pretty much as buffed as I can be. Next round It'll be time for the real fun" d20=16 ;
Thursday August 4th, 2022 2:26:32 AM
Rolth casts Mirror Image creating three images, but is not able to get Expeditious Retreat cast. As the purple beam hits Ardian he uses an action to Inspire Courage.
Mak strikes Ardian, badly damaging the man.
Wil casts a spell on himself as he instructs the Hound Archon to attack Ardian, which it does, and then he tells it to retrieve one of the keys from the arch. The Hound Archon hits poor Ardian, further damaging the sage.
Falco laments Ardian’s betrayal and casts Bless on his friends.
Elyas casts Haste on everyone, and begins a Summoning Spell.
Kiwina casts Bull’s Strength on Rolth and then moves.
Ayotnom casts an extended Shield and heroically casts Mirror Image to create 4 illusionary Ayotnoms in addition to himself. Now he feels ready.

Even as Mak and the Archon attack the sage, the purple ray seems to pulse back to the rift in the archway. While Ardian momentarily grew in strength and vigor, just as quickly the purple beam drains him of all life and vitality as a hideous creature appears in the archway. Ardian falls, a plaintive look of despair on his face as he reaches a supplicating hand toward Mak. The sage lies motionless.

At the same time, a creature emerges from the other side of the arch. It’s a weird looking creature. It is large. It has a gaping maw of razor-like teeth with several eyes above its mouth that seem to look around in different directions. It has a long fishy body with fins and a tail for swimming. Sprouting from either side of his mouth are two long arms that end in clawed hands. And coming out of it’s body are four long tentacles that end in glowing orbs. It regards you passively. You hear a deep voice in your heads.

”It has been long. Long since I swam your seas and walked your lands. Long. Tell me what it is you wish, for I can give you what you want. Come before me and kneel. Kneel in supplication. Kneel so you may rule. You shall be the first among many, for long has your world been without me.”

Everyone, including the Hound Archon, must make a DC 22 Will save or kneel where you are taking no other actions. Ayotnom must make an additional DC 21 Will save for something else.

Here is your map.

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:31-AO/27/19T/17FF|CMD 32| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|25/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,IC,H,Fk,CG,PS,WF)**|1d6 + 11(15)x2) d20+4=23 ; d20+25=26 ; d20+25=40 ; d20+25=36 ; d6+11=17 ;
Thursday August 4th, 2022 8:47:51 AM
As soon as the mental directive to kneel washed over Mak he knew he was in trouble. Unseen sweat broke out upon his forehead and his heart raced as his head nearly exploded from the mental pressure to obey the Deep. Mak steadied himself though and breathed through the compulsion.

"YOU ARE LIKE EVERY OTHER PIECE OF HORSE DUNG PRETENDING TO BE A GOD, JUST LIKE THOSE BLASTED PLANTS, THAT USELESS DOMI, AND THAT MEDDLING MAAB!" Mak yelled as he rounded the arch and launched himself at the creature. Mak was so angry that when he made that last turn he stumbled just enough to throw his aim off with the attack and missed. His rage, unlike Rolth's, was so great however he turned the stumble into a roll and came up to stab the great fraud in one of it's tender bits.

OOC: Well crap. Knew I'd need that Owl's Wisdom potion.
Whoooo hoooo!
Will Save +4, Roll 23! The dice love me!

Mak - BFD, Roll 24....yep, it's a fumble. The Dice hate me. Burning a hero point for a reroll.
Trying again
Mak - BFD, Roll 38, Threat(34 to confirm), Damage 34(crit) or 17 if not.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Charging, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 60 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing 179.7 Minutes, Cat's Grace 2.8 Minutes | Feelin' Fine!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+10=18 ;
Thursday August 4th, 2022 9:49:48 AM
{Will: 18+1+4=23 / Hero Point Spent}

Falco shakes off the effect with a blink of his large eyes.

"You will not be walking our lands today and we will not be kneeling to your revolting form!"

Falco prays to the Warper-Sar "Your faithful envoy beseeches you take the sight from this creature that it may not so much as look at this world!"

Blindness DC18 {ooc: I will sell you more hero points to raise the DC :)}

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=31 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=6 ;
Thursday August 4th, 2022 11:16:20 AM
"Wil laughs. You are no comparison to Wardd's power. Pitiful over-compensation. We think you bit off a little more than you can chew."
But Wil frowned when his Archon fell to his knee.
"This makes me and my friends angry," he states and summons the first of his Spiritual Weapons and directs it toward the beast.
The archon
(Wil Save: 31)(Archon: Wil Save: 20)

(Spiritual Weapon 1: Att: 29/28 for DM: 13)(Rnd: 1)
(Archon Hound: Att: for Dm: )(Rnd: 2)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+10=25 ; d20+17=25 ; 2d6+17=23 ;
Thursday August 4th, 2022 3:31:51 PM
Elyas has had enough of people messing with his mind. He shrugs off the compulsion (25 on the will save)

He finishes his summon spell, bringing out a familiar creature. The killer whale form the last fight appears, and bites the creature.
25 to hit, 23 damage

Elyas will look to see if anyone else failed to resist the command spell. if any do, he will cast protection from evil on them.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)
Orca 95/95 hp

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+20=27 ; d20+21=29 ; d8+16=22 ;
Thursday August 4th, 2022 4:15:45 PM
Rolth shakes off the compulsion (hero point spent in advance to be sure) and continues inspiring courage as he moves around wide to the north through his companions as needed to end flanking the creature in WX 7-8. (Please move him as I can’t edit the map on my iPad for some reason.). Once there, he makes a single raging attack with his morning star, 29 to hit for 22 hp of damage.

Effect Tracking:
Bless
Haste
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
MIrror Image (3 images) 39r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage2/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+19=35 ; d20+14=22 ; d8+5=6 ;
Thursday August 4th, 2022 10:54:40 PM
(Kiwina also burns a hero point for a will save of 35.)

Kiwina swims around to a position where he can attack with a longspear and attempts to skewer the creature. Hits AC 22 for 6 damage.

Effects:
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)
Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, faerie fire, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+10=20 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+13=22 ; d8+3=10 ;
Thursday August 4th, 2022 11:25:05 PM
(Will : 20 + 4 from retroactive Hero Point = 24 = success)
(Will: 28 = success)
Ayotnom would have failed the first save except he used a hero point to heroically resist being made to kneel. He makes the second save on his own.

Ayotnom says, "I kneel to no underwater abomination" as he moves through the Orca's space and ends his move to stand toe to toe with Kiwana and stab the Deep with is rapier

22 vs AC; 10 damage if that hits

Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Mirror Image - 4 illusionary Ayotnoms each time an attack roll results in a hit roll randomly to see if Ayotnom or an illusionary Ayotnom is hit, if illusion is hit it is destroyed, if an attack misses by 5 or less an illusionary Ayotnom is destroyed
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

DM Mark - All gods are horse dung. d20+18=26 ; d6+5=9 ; d20+5=25 ;
Friday August 5th, 2022 1:04:56 AM
Mak resists the directive to kneel, and channels his anger against all gods and would-be gods into a mighty blow. Strangely, his sword seems to glide through the thing.
Falco uses a hero point to resist, and casts Blindness on the creature. He sees no effect.
Wil laughs mockingly at the piscine beast. Seeing his summoned Archon kneel angers him, and he summons a Spiritual Weapon to strike at the thing. A spectral hand crossbow appears and shoots a force bolt right though the creature.
Elyas summons an orca, which bites into the thing. Bites through it actually, but the orca is not deterred.
Rolth uses a hero point to shake off the directive to kneel. He strikes with his morningstar, the weapons passing through the creature.
Kiwina uses a hero point to ensure he resists, and he plunges his longspear into the creature, meeting no resistance as he does.
Ayotnom heroically resists the urge to kneel, and also shakes off something seeking to control his mind.
Tsak fails to make his save (for now) and kneels in supplication (though Damien can certainly roll a DC 22 Will save.)

Everyone but the Archon should make a DC 23 Will save: Highlight to display spoiler: {The image of the creature is an illusion (figment).}

The deep voice in your heads says, ”You are a stronger lot than I encountered in the past. And very unwise. I offer you much, and you stand to gain more by serving me willingly. You need not die this day, you know. Perhaps I simply need to soften you up first.”

Then you hear an audible voice in the water spellcasting in a language you do not understand. DC 15 Perception: Highlight to display spoiler: {The voice comes from about 40’ south-southeast of the edge of the dias.}

A yellow coruscating ray shoots from empty ocean and strikes Kiwina (hits Touch AC 18.) Assuming this is a hit, Kiwina feels much weaker (-9 Strength, Fort save DC 17 for half.)

Then the Orca freezes for a moment, but seems to resist … something (whew, Orca rolled a natural 20.)

DC 30 Perception: Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear the soft sound of something moving quickly through the water.}

Here is your map.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: underwater breathing & freedom of movement, haste, d20+6=24 ; d20+16=29 ; d8+1=4 ;
Friday August 5th, 2022 1:08:25 AM
(WillSave=24 pass,Attack=29, Dmg=4)

Tsak refuses to submit to the creature, he also refuses to go thru the arch. A quick look at Ardian is unable to confirm his health or death. The creature meanwhile is surrounded. With a shrug the ranger puts away his sword, draws his bow and fires a shot at the big ugly.

(OOC I counted putting the sword away as an action, drawing and reloading the bow are quick actions so I assume he can fire it as he gets two hits per turn (+another due to haste) but if I"m wrong please ignore the attack)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: underwater breathing & freedom of movement, haste,
Friday August 5th, 2022 1:10:07 AM
(OOC looks like I was doing my turn as you were doing the next post, missed by that much, sorry. Off to work now, will do another when I get home tomorrow.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+11=16 ; d20+14=26 ;
Friday August 5th, 2022 9:36:55 AM
{Will: 16} {Perception: 26}

"My spell didnt't work and there is another voice from over to the south-southwest."

As he speaks he cast shield of faith on himself.

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:33-AO/29/21T/19FF|CMD 34| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|21/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,IC,H,PS,WF)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+5=24 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+25=35 ; d6+11=13 ;
Friday August 5th, 2022 9:50:23 AM
"You deceitful, dishonorable, excuse of a cuddle fish!" Mak yelled out as he found the words to insult the creature, though he had no idea what a cuddle fish was. His head swung around when he noticed the voice coming from elsewhere and then he noted the sound of something swimming as well.

"We need to light this guy up!" Mak called out. "He's invisible!"

OOC:
Will Save DC 23, Roll 24... Whoo Hooo! Dice still loving the old Makky!
Perception +13, Roll 31. Success! Stay with me dicey old buddy.

I don't see a map, so Mak will use his 60' movement to try to get to where he thinks the creature is and strike at it.

Mak - BFD, Roll 35, Damage 13 hp.
**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 60 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing 179.6 Minutes, Cat's Grace 2.7 Minutes | Feelin' Fine!

Edit: I moved Mak on the Map, but it's unclear from the DM post if the BFD moved after his attack.

What's the DC to see past the Invisibility. +20 to stealth if it's moving.

DM Mark - All gods are horse dung.
Friday August 5th, 2022 11:17:00 AM
(Sorry I forgot to add the map to the last DM post. It's there now.)

DM Mark - All gods are horse dung.
Friday August 5th, 2022 11:56:02 AM
Yikes! I messed up. That note in the first perception check shoudl say "south-southeast", not south-southwest like I wrote. So bascally where that ray originated from. I'll change it in the DM post above.

Also, nobody has moved on the map yet, so I hope this doesn't mess you up.

To make it up to you, I'll state the obvious - you have an invisible opponent, and it seems to be able to move.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=24 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=13 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=7 ;
Friday August 5th, 2022 2:53:46 PM
(Will Save: 24)
"Oh, you think you're a smart guy faking your image over there. I knew this girl once named Dorthy." Wil begins to explain the story of a girl stuck in a tornado and taken to a new world. "Definitely an air elemental that time," he says at the end of his story.
"Can we find this water demon?"
Wil asks the archon to detect Evil.. and teleport to that location and send a Message back.
Wil summons his second Spiritual Weapon - (to anything that is near and an enemy)

(Spiritual Weapon 1: Att:17/15 for DM:9/7 )(Rnd: 2)
(Spiritual Weapon 2: Att: 29/13 for DM:9/7 )(Rnd: 1
(Archon Hound: Att: for Dm: )(Rnd: 3)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+16=26 ; d20+16=29 ;
Friday August 5th, 2022 3:57:32 PM
Rolth growls in angry frustration at this clever trickery, and pulls out his last spell level two Anything Potion. he chugs it down, allowing him to See Invisibility. He looks around carefully and if able. will call out the location and direction of movement of our previously hidden foe. Singing Inspire Courage all the while.

Perception = 26 & 29 vs the two checks called for in the DM post, with a focus on finding the enemy if possible.

Effect Tracking:
See Invisibility (30 minutes)
Bless
Haste
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
MIrror Image (3 images) 38r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage3/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=29 ; d20+21=37 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+21=37 ; d20+21=26 ;
Friday August 5th, 2022 5:40:00 PM
(Saves and checks: Will = 29. Perception = 37, Fort = 30, Perception = 37)

Kiwina realizes he's fighting an illusion and hears what may be the real enemy to the southeast when the fiend's spell catches him. Weakened, he turns his attention to the sound of something moving through the water.

Kiwina tries to pinpoint whatever is moving (perception = 26, which might spot a creature that just relies on being invisible and he's already heard) and casts faerie fire. Any creature within 5' of where Kiwina thinks the thing most likely is, is now outlined in a pale glow.

Effects:
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)
Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: underwater breathing & freedom of movement, haste, d20+16=29 ; d20+11=21 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=3 ;
Saturday August 6th, 2022 12:51:55 AM
(Attack1=29, dmg=3; Attack2=21, dmg=3)

Tsak fires at where the others are looking/directing toward the invisible foe.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+10=30 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+17=29 ; 2d6+17=23 ; d100=30 ;
Saturday August 6th, 2022 1:30:58 PM
Elyas realizes as soon as things start passing through the beast what is going on

It's an illusion! the real enemy is elsewhere... (will save = 30, nat 20)

He is able to detect the sound of a voice casting a spell moments before it hits Kiwina. and he sees a slight distortion in the water as the enemy moves...

2 perception checks, 23 and 31, both successes.

Elyas follows the movement with a finger outstretched and casts glitterdust on the invisible creature as he spots its movement.

He directs the celestial orca to attack the newly revealed enemy (assuming that i was able to find it at least close enough to hit it with a 10 foot radius...

orca bite: 29 to hit, 23 damage 30 on the miss chance

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)
Orca 95/95 hp

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+16=34 ; d20+10=26 ;
Monday August 8th, 2022 12:15:58 AM
(Will: 26)
(Perception: 34)

Ayotnom hears the spellcasting and the movement and takes off in the direction of the voice and the movement. He also realizes the tentacle monster is an illusion.

(OOC: Ayotnom has 120 feet of total move with the haste so he'd like to move after the direction of the sound but that caps out around where I left him which is like 60 feet from his starting position)

Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Mirror Image - 4 illusionary Ayotnoms each time an attack roll results in a hit roll randomly to see if Ayotnom or an illusionary Ayotnom is hit, if illusion is hit it is destroyed, if an attack misses by 5 or less an illusionary Ayotnom is destroyed
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

DM Mark - "It's an illusion! the real enemy is elsewhere." d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+18=27 ; d100=25 ;
Monday August 8th, 2022 1:48:16 AM
Tsak fire previously at image of the thing, and his arrows passed through the illusion. He fires blindly toward where he thinks the thing is, missing. (Attacks with ranged weapons take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for every 5 feet of water they pass through.)
Falco casts Shield of Faith on himself.
Mak shouts out that this creature is invisible. He moves and swings blindly, striking nothing but water. (You asked the DC to see past invisibility, but there is no DC to actually see invisibility.) Mak took an action, so he has not yet consumed his potion.
Wil gives instruction to the Archon, but it stays kneeling where it is in supplication to the image. The Cleric summons a Spiritual Weapon to have it attack, but he’s not really sure what to attack.
Rolth drinks a potion that lets him See Invisibility. He calls out a general location of the creature to the north-east of the arch, about 50’ or so from the dias and up a little. (It’s pretty hard to call out a precise location in open water.)
Kiwina casts Faerie Fire, hoping to catch the beast, but he guesses wrong. (I gave you a 1 in 6 chance. In the future, please note where you center such spells, so I can let you know if you guessed correctly.)
Elyas knows the creature moved north from where he cast the yellow ray, but exactly where? I attempts to catch it with Glitterdust, and he gets lucky! There is a large creature that sparkles in the water. (That was close - Elyas succeeded in a 1 in 6 chance.) Then he directs his orca to attack. The orca misses.
Ayotnom movies to the now glittering form.

You hear again that burbling language, and suddenly the creature that was outlined in glitter is no longer there. Did it move? Probably not, you would think you would have seen the glittering form move. Did it somehow remove the glitter and move? Maybe, but Rolth cannot see it. It was there and now it’s not.

Anyway, that illusion of the creature is there and the Hound Archon is still kneeling before it. Ardian lays there, still. The five items on the archway glow a purple hue.

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: underwater breathing & freedom of movement, haste, d20+15=33 ;
Monday August 8th, 2022 5:05:03 AM
(Perception=33)

Tsak gives up on his crossbow. He puts it away and takes his sword out. Whilst doing that he scans the area to the North and East of him looking for any tell-tale sign of the thing in the water.

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:33-AO/29/21T/19FF|CMD 34| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|21/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,IC,H,PS,WF)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Monday August 8th, 2022 8:33:47 AM
OOC: Invisibility gives you a bonus to stealth, which means defeating the enemies stealth check allows you to see where it is, at least that's how I've done it in the past. +20 to stealth if moving, +40 if stationary.

Mak drank his potion and waited for the invisible creature to resolve itself in his vision.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 60 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing 179.5 Minutes, Cat's Grace/See Invisible 2.6 Minutes | Feelin' Fine!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+14=18 ; d20+10=12 ;
Monday August 8th, 2022 9:16:46 AM
{perception: 18}

Falco hears someone yell that it is an illusion but doesn't really buy it. He also doesn't think he can do much to it. He looks at the new, glitter covered, creature and starts to ready a spell but it vanishes as quick as it was seen. He waits.
__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=30 ; d20+11=30 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=8 ; d12+11=14 ; d12+11=21 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=8 ;
Monday August 8th, 2022 11:03:00 AM
"Dang it, my guy is still down," Wil says. "I'm probably going to regret this but I'm going for those items." He says as he heads for the closest item that Ardian placed. He is hoping to pull it from its place to interrupt the spell in some way. (Double move: 60ft - if needed)
He leaves the Spiritual Weapons prepared to fight.

(Spiritual Weapon 1: Att:30/30 for DM:10/8 )(Rnd: 3)
(Spiritual Weapon 2: Att: 14/21 for DM:--/8 )(Rnd: 2)
(Archon Hound: Att: for Dm: )(Rnd: 4)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=31 ; d100=31 ; d8+5=8 ;
Monday August 8th, 2022 7:58:57 PM
Kiwina stabs into the center of the illusion with his spear, thinking that the illusion might provide cover for a creature that transported itself there. His ghostly companions do likewise. He also looks to see if the creature is now ethereal, although he can only see incorporeal items within 60'.

Attack hits AC 31 (rolled 31% if concealment applies) for 8 damage.

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)
Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+17=28 ; 5d4+5=17 ;
Monday August 8th, 2022 8:42:38 PM
Elyas celebrates when his sell illuminates the enemy, but before anyone can do anything with the knowledge it vanishes again. Elyas tries to think what could have caused that to happen, combining what he knows of magic with the voice they could hear and the glowing outline of the spellcaster as they perfomred the spell.

Spellcraft = 28, against a DC of 15 + spell level.

if the caster removed the gliterdust with a dispel magic spell, or used a short range teleportation-type spell, Elyas will cast see invisibility on himself. otherwise he will hold his action, readying a magic missile whenever the glowing figure returns

17 force damage if we go the magic missile route and it reappears.

[ooc: was there any indication if the creature was blinded by the spell?]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 17; Touch: 11; CMD: 23) | d20+16=23 ; d8+12=20 ;
Monday August 8th, 2022 10:04:03 PM
Through his angry red haze, Rolth dimly calculates that this thing must have teleported, hopefully somewhere nearby. He figures it will do some thing sneaky like try to come from the other side to ambush our casters, so he moves to defend Elyas. He will continue Inspiring Courage and ready an attack if the thing comes within his reach (expanded to 10' by the lunge feat this turn.)

Readied attack with +1 morningstar to hit +16 = 23, damage 1d8+12 = 20

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+16=36 ; d20+18=35 ;
Monday August 8th, 2022 11:11:34 PM
Ayotnom casts Detect Magic and uses his 60 foot magic detecting cone to look for magical auras.

(Perception: 36)
(Know[Arcana]: 35)

Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Mirror Image - 4 illusionary Ayotnoms each time an attack roll results in a hit roll randomly to see if Ayotnom or an illusionary Ayotnom is hit, if illusion is hit it is destroyed, if an attack misses by 5 or less an illusionary Ayotnom is destroyed
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

Spells Prepared/Cast
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast,False Life, Mirror Image - cast
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

DM Mark - "Dang it, my guy is still down," d20+14=15 ;
Tuesday August 9th, 2022 2:17:36 AM
Tsak puts away his crossbow and draws his sword has his sharp eye scans the area for anything unusual.
Mak drinks an anything potion, granting him the ability to See Invisibility.
Falco looks around and waits for trouble.
Wil moves to the arch and tries to pull off one of the glowing purple keys affixed to the arch. He succeeds (which of the 5 items did he remove?)
Kiwina stabs into the illusory creature by the arch, hoping to hit anything hiding in it. (excellent idea - wish I thought of hiding in there!)
Elyas tries to tell what spell the invisible but glittering creature may have used to vanish. He concludes it was a Dimension Door spell. Elyas casts See Invisible on himself.
Rolth moves to guard Elyas, expecting the fishy abomination to return.
Ayotnom Ayotnom casts Detect Magic and uses his 60 foot magic detecting cone to look for magical auras.

As Wil removes one of the keys from the arch, the whole arch stops glowing purple, but the other four items remain affixed to the arch.

The Hound Archon continues to kneel in some bizarre obeisance, seemingly to the illusory figure Kiwina just stabbed.

Everyone can see that the illusion is a hazy insubstantial image, and can easily see through it. Rolth, Mak and Elyas all note that there is some sort of magical spot with this illusion, perhaps some sort of magical sensor or scrying point. All three can tell that this magical sensor just appeared there - it was not there the round before. (Ayotnom will be able to see this as well on his third round of Detect Magic if that is the area he is scanning. Where is he detecting magic?)

Everyone waits tensely. There is no deep voice speaking within your heads. Just the quiet rush of the ocean in your ears - kinda like listening to a large seashell.

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:33-AO/29/21T/19FF|CMD 34| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|21/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,IC,H,PS,WF)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+13=26 ;
Tuesday August 9th, 2022 9:13:44 AM
"Did it get away?" Mak asked his companions as he scanned the area nearby for the big fish dude. "I see no invisible creatures." Mak said as he moved back to the illusion and tentatively reached out to touch the sensor point with one outstretched hand.

"Someone should check on the Rose." Mak suggested.

OOC:
Perception +13, Roll 26

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 60 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing/Freedom of Movement 179.4 Minutes, Cat's Grace/See Invisible 2.5 Minutes | Feelin' Fine!

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=18 ; d20+11=24 ; d8+3=5 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=27 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=4 ;
Tuesday August 9th, 2022 9:20:37 AM
Wil takes the braid, hoping it disturbs the magic that he Deep has employed to disappear. He stores it in his cloak. (OOC: You will have to remind me what this item does.)
He is pleased when the purple glow stops but becomes paranoid that something is going to come from nowhere to attack him.

He directs the Spiritual Weapons toward the direction where the Deep may be but keeps them close to him to protect him.
He casts Shield of Faith on himself, just out of paranoia that something is going to attack him.

(Spiritual Weapon 1: Att:18/24 for DM:5/11 )(Rnd: 4)
(Spiritual Weapon 2: Att: 17/31-Re-roll(27) for DM:6/12 )(Rnd: 3)
(Archon Hound: Att: for Dm: )(Rnd: 5)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday August 9th, 2022 10:35:16 AM
Frustrated Falco keeps his eyes wide looking around. He prepares to cast Dimensional Anchor is the creature reappears.

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Tuesday August 9th, 2022 11:46:33 AM
"well, that's not good... Elyas mutters.

"whatever that was, it is probably gone now. It used Dimension Door, it's similar to my short teleporting steps, but a little longer. Could have gone anywhere within 800 feet or so. that glitter will stick to it for a minute, but if it's just trying to get away we won't be catching it...

We should retrieve the keys. we may have just released whatever was in there to the Wold, and we have lost the only person who knows anything about the monster.

Elyas then moves closer, trying to determine what is inside the illusion that seems magical. he uses detect magic and will hold it on the item assuming nothing attacks them in the rounds it takes to do so.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday August 9th, 2022 6:53:34 PM
As Kiwina hears the others talk about something appearing in the illusion, and takes that as a sign that whatever the were attacked by is still around. Perhaps hoping to gather up those magical keys, perhaps intending otherwise. "Wil, what do you think about denying the Deep the chance to get any of those items?" Kiwina moves a short distance to space the group more evenly around the arch and looks for what he can see.

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)
Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+23=39 ;
Tuesday August 9th, 2022 6:54:56 PM
Oops. . . Perception = 39

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+16=34 ;
Tuesday August 9th, 2022 7:04:29 PM
Rolth likes the idea of gathering the keys for our later use, and to keep them out of the hands of the enemy. He moves to the arch and tries to remove the Heart key. In the meantime, he will keep singing and raging for the moment, hoping the thing comes back. He keeps a sharp eye out all the while. Can we dispel that scrying thing or whatever it is, the enemy is probably spying on us."

Perception = 34

Effect Tracking:
Bless
Haste
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
MIrror Image (3 images) 39r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 5/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 5/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+16=31 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+18=38 ;
Tuesday August 9th, 2022 11:21:31 PM
Ayotnom turns his magic detecting cone firstly towards the area where the glittery thing was last spotted. If he doesn't get anything there then starts essentially turning the cone in a search arc till he finds a magical aura in which case he focuses on it to learn more. He of course ignores any auras coming from his companions

Perception 31
Know[Arcana] 24
Spellcraft 38

Detect Magic
Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Mirror Image - 4 illusionary Ayotnoms each time an attack roll results in a hit roll randomly to see if Ayotnom or an illusionary Ayotnom is hit, if illusion is hit it is destroyed, if an attack misses by 5 or less an illusionary Ayotnom is destroyed
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

Spells Prepared/Cast
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast,False Life, Mirror Image - cast
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: underwater breathing & freedom of movement, haste, d20+15=34 ;
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 12:11:29 AM
(Perception =34)

Tsak, sword ready, keeps lookout to he north and west.

Yeah, lets grab the keys and head back to the ship.

DM Mark - "Did it get away?" d20+14=20 ; 4d8=27 ; d20=4 ;
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 2:55:49 AM
Mak wonders where the creature went. He reaches out to touch the magical sensor he can see. Just like the illusory creature, his hand passes through this magical sensor as if it wasn’t there. He suggests someone check on The Rose.
Wil removes the Braid from the archway. It no longer has a purple glow. He keeps his Spiritual Weapons close, and casts Shield of Faith on himself.
Falco prepares to cast Dimensional Anchor if the creature reappears.
Elyas worries the creature has been loosed on the Wold. He moves closer to inspect this sensor.
Kiwina worries the creature is around and may seek the keys. He moves.
Rolth moves to the arch and removes the Heart item. The purple glow fades from it as he does. He asks if anyone can dispel the sensor within the illusion.
Ayotnom moves his cone of Detect Magic where the creature was, but gets nothing this round intending to look somewhere else next.
Tsak suggests getting the keys and getting back to the ship.

The illusory creature vanishes from it’s location by the arch. Rolth, Mak and Elyas can still see the invisible sensor where the illusion was.

With the illusory creature gone, the Hound Archon stands. It looks to Wil, shame in it’s eyes. ”I am sorry I failed you. What are your instructions?

Suddenly, the fishy creature appears again, floating in the water about 15’ off the ocean floor. Falco has a readied action, and the green ray of his Dimensional Anchor shoots through the thing. DC 14 Will Save: Highlight to display spoiler: {This is an illusion.}

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+12=23 ; d20+16=22 ;
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 6:03:58 AM
Rolth looks at the fishy thing and realizes that it is yet another illusion. He calls this out to his companions, and keeps looking for the real thing, with a readied attack if it does appear within 10 feet of him.

Will save = 23, success
Perception = 22

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+10=12 ;
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 9:13:12 AM
{Will: 12}

Falco hears Rolth yell that it is an illusion but he has trouble accepting that information. Still he holds his action waiting to see what happens.

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:36-AO/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|17/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,IC,FD,H,PS,WF)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+5=25 ; d20+13=21 ;
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 9:41:09 AM
"Another illusion!" Mak yelled as he looked around for the person or creature casting it. He then looked to Ardian's corpse and looked at it carefully to make certain the man was truly dead.

OOC:
Will Save +5, DC14, Roll 25! Dice still in love with Mak!
Perception +13, Roll 21

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 60 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing/Freedom of Movement 179.3 Minutes, Cat's Grace/See Invisible 2.4 Minutes | Feelin' Fine!

DM Mark - "Did it get away?"
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 12:17:25 PM
OOC: someone asked to be reminded what the 5 items were.

Braid - reskinned Pearl of the Sirines
Fins - worn in the feet slot, it gives the wearer a swim speed equal to their normal speed +10
Rock - largish rock (weighs a couple pounds) that functions as a Luckstone
Heart - reskinned Dusty Rose Ioun Stone (+2 enhancement bonus to Constitution.)
Husk - worn in the shoulders slot, it gives the wearer resistance of 5 to slashing and of 10 to electricity.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=27 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=24 ; d8+3=5 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=13 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=7 ;
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 3:59:58 PM
(Perception: 27)
"We have a few more minutes, my friend. We need to find this invisible guy. Please protect me as I run my mouth too much sometimes. "

To Kiwina, "we are keeping these items. He isn't getting these back but I may want to switch for the I don't know... but let's collect the rest. Wasn't there a hint or something to reveal this hidden guy. Hey, I'm all about just destroying this whole area to get him.. but.. you know. I really feel more like a brut sometimes than a cleric.."
"Another thought.. " he says changing direction. "What if we just wait here till he decides to attack? Only a coward would skip around and not attack." He says as loudly as he can.
"Let's go! Scary DEEEEP, fish guy. You do not have any power over us." he taunts.

(Spiritual Weapon 1: Att:29/24 for DM:5/10 )(Rnd: 5)(At the ready)
(Spiritual Weapon 2: Att: 27/31-Re-roll(13) for DM:6/7 )(Rnd: 4)
(Archon Hound: Att: for Dm: )(Rnd: 5)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+10=19 ; 5d4+5=16 ;
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 4:57:01 PM
With the reappearance of the creature, Elyas gives up on studying the scrying point for now.
Will save = 19

"it's not real, again. we need to find the caster!"

Elyas looks around to see if he can spot the creature yet, under the effect of see invisibility. He also directs his Orca to seek the creature (Orca has Blindsight 120ft). if it is the same creature it may still have glittering dust on it unless it had a way to remove it somehow, or there could be more than one invisible enemy...

If he does not see the creature he will cast Protection from Evil on himself, trying to ward off any mind control the enemy might use

If he does see the creature, he will fire off a magic missile at it
16 force damage if he finds something to shoot.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/270)

Active effects:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)
See invisibility (100 minutes)
Orca 95/95 hp (7 rounds)
Glitterdust on enemy (8 rounds)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=27 ;
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 6:31:46 PM
(will = 27)

Kiwina thinks that the keys were supposed to work together if worn or wielded by the same person, if he remembers correctly what Elyas and Ayotnom deduced.

He continues watching. "I don't think that waiting for the Deep to act is our best move. Any idea if this arch has significance now that we seem to have released whatever?" Kiwina remembers the ghostly tentacles that had been at the arch, and looks to see if they are still there.

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 10:57:36 PM
Ayotnom calls out, "Illusions are long range spells! If he's casting illusions playing with us he could be anywhere"

Ayotnom says, "I have detect magic so if my 60 foot cone hits the invisible caster I should detect it. If the Orca can sense things with its echo location then we should move in opposite directions and start trying to make a long sweeping search pattern"

Ayotnom takes off in the opposite direction of the Orca and tries to use 120 feet of movement and his magic detecting cone to sweep for the invisible caster.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: underwater breathing & freedom of movement, haste, d20+15=31 ;
Thursday August 11th, 2022 12:10:34 AM
(Perception=31)

Tsak moves toward the north-west edge of the dais and continues to look in those directions.
He also doesn't want to move too far from Falco, in case the mage does indeed become a target.

DM Mark - "What if we just wait here till he decides to attack?" d20+18=23 ; d6+5=7 ; d20=18 ; d20=16 ;
Thursday August 11th, 2022 12:36:49 AM
Rolth recognizes this image as an illusion, and looks around for an actual threat.
Falco isn’t so sure about the illusion part, but keeps a sharp eye out.
Mak calls out the illusion and looks around for the caster. He looks carefully at Ardian’s body.
Wil instructs the Hound Archon to defend him. The guardian nods silently. Then Wil taunts the seemingly absent fishy foe, daring him to attack.
Elyas confirms the illusion. He looks around for a foe, and he tries to communicate with the orca he summoned. The great beast looks at the mage, but remains vigilant.
Kiwina thinks that perhaps the five items must be worn or used by the same person. He looks and notices that the ghostly tentacles that seems to be poking out of the archway are no longer there.
Ayotnom calls out that illusions are long range spells and the caster could be anywhere. Ayotnom moves to search for the caster, but where? I’m not sure where he goes or where he aims his Detect Magic, but he detects nothing right now ( I assume he aims away from the party and the orca, since those would ping his spell.)
Tsak moves toward the north-west edge of the dais and continues to look in those directions.

Ardian lays where he fell. It is still, and oddly desiccated for being underwater. The body and the clothing shift slightly in the gentle movement of the water here. He looks a bit ghastly, which his eyes open and his mouth drawn back in a slight snarl.

Only three of the five key items are affixed to the archway. They are each sheathed in a purple glow, though the archway itself no longer glows purple.

Without warning, the illusory creature vanishes. On the other side of the dias, a form appears about 20’ off the sea floor. It has the same shape as the large, fishy, tentacled creature you’ve seen. But it’s invisible as you can see from the “bubble” it makes in the water. And it is outlined in a glittering light (Glitterdust.)

It speaks aloud in the water in common, ”Destroy the arch. It no longer serves our purposes.” Elyas, Falco, Wil, Rolth, and the Hound Archon need to make a DC 22 Will Save. If you fail this save, you will attack the arch with a weapon and spell as best you can, seeking to destroy it. (Mass Suggestion)

Then it casts another spell (Quickened Ray of Enfeeblement.) This ray hits the orca and the orca loses 7 point of strength (DC 22 Fortitude Save for half.)

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged.
Thursday August 11th, 2022 9:16:39 AM
Seeing the enemy all the way over 'there' is annoying, the things is jumping around like a kangaroo. However Tsak decides that rather than chase it he's going to stay where he is, protecting Falco.
Hopefully somebody can come up with something to slow it down or anchor it in place.

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:36-AO/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|17/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,IC,FD,H,PS,WF)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Thursday August 11th, 2022 9:24:37 AM
Mak turned to look at the enemy and sighed. This was getting to be tiring and his outrage had limits. With a calm and practiced gait Mak ran, hopped, and flipped over obstacles as he ran towards the cuddle fish thing.

OOC: Double move 120’

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=31 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+5=21 ; d8+3=8 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=7 ; d8+3=8 ;
Thursday August 11th, 2022 9:52:34 AM
"NO!" Wil shouts... his anger obvious. (Wil Save: 31)
But his archon Hound has no such luck and after a galant struggle attempts to slam the arch (Att: 9)
The archon heroically misses his target and Wil praises him for it.
Wil summons a third Spiritual Weapon
He moves the first weapon SW1 within range of the underwater bubble
(OOC: Am I allowed move action for only one of these weapons or all? If all, I would like to move them all 30 ft toward fish guy (hand crossbows))

(Spiritual Weapon 1: Att:30/21 for DM:9/8 )(Rnd: 6)(At Y19)
(Spiritual Weapon 2: Att: 14/8- for DM:0/0 )(Rnd: 5)
(Spiritual Weapon 3: Att: 25/7- for DM:8/0 )(Rnd: 5)
(Archon Hound: Att: for Dm: )(Rnd: 6)(Wil Save: 12)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+10=27 ; d20+10=25 ;
Thursday August 11th, 2022 2:37:21 PM
{Will: 27}

"Don't listen to that thing. The game may be impoirtant yet!" He looks at the creatures and tries again to do something useful with his spells. "Warper-sar, take what magics you can from this Deep."

{Dispel Magic: 25 on Fish Shaped Air Bubble}

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+11=15 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+12=18 ; 2d6+20=23 ;
Thursday August 11th, 2022 5:07:28 PM
Elyas shrugs "that the best you got, Mr Deep?" Elyas is protected by his spell and his mind is his own.

the Orca is not as lucky, and is unable to fight off the second spell, losing a lot of its strength.
[ooc: actually, it has SR 10. unlikely to make the spell fail, but if it does the orca might be in better shape after all)

Elyas points at the fish monster, a green dart shooting from his hand. [cast Dimensional Anchor) the water disturbs his aim, but he focuses in a split moment and readjusts his aim (burning a hero point for a reroll. One Hero point remaining. 20 to hit vs touch AC on the creature). if it hits, the creature is covered with a shimmering emerald field that completely blocks extradimensional travel.

Elyas then directs his orca to attack! the orca recognizes this foe as evil and uses its smite ability.
18 to hit, 23 damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/270)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
See invisibility (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
on allies
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)

on others
Orca 95/95 hp (6 rounds), enhanced summon, -7 str
Glitterdust on enemy (7 rounds)
Dimensional Anchor on enemy (10 minutes)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+24=25 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=18 ; d8+12=14 ; d8+12=18 ; d4+5=7 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=7 ; d4+9=12 ; d4+9=11 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d20=9 ; d6=1 ;
Thursday August 11th, 2022 5:55:27 PM
Digging deep, Roth shakes off the suggestion (hero point burned in advance, thank Domi; the die roller hates me) With a roar, Rolth liontaur charges up to the fishy thing! He keeps up the Inspire Courage along the way.

(Will save = 25, success)

+1 Morning star to hit (haste) +18 = natural 1, damage 1d8+12 = miss Slashing
+1 Morning star to hit +18 = 23, damage 1d8+12 = 14 S
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +13 = 18, damage 1d8+12 = 18 S
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +15 = 30, damage 1d4+5 = 7 B,S +1d6 electrical = 6
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +15 = 21, damage 1d4+5 = 9 B,S +1d6 electrical = 4
(magic) Bite to hit +15 = 18, damage 1d4+5 = 7 B,P,S +1d6 electrical = 1
(magic) Rake 1 to hit +15 = 20, damage 1d4+9 = 12 B,S +1d6 electrical = 3
(magic) Rake 2 to hit +15 = 18, damage 1d4+9 = 11 B,S +1d6 electrical = 1

Effect Tracking:
See Invisibility
Bless
Haste
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
MIrror Image (3 images) 39r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 7/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 7/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

CORRECTED POST Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) |
Thursday August 11th, 2022 6:37:45 PM
Rolth is geared up to charge, but then falls prey to the very logical suggestion that the arch in no longer useful and needs to be destroyed. So he continues to sing his inspiring song as he whirls on the arch and makes a full attack.

(Will save = nat 1, fail)

+1 Morning star to hit (haste) +16 = natural 1, damage 1d8+12 = miss Slashing
+1 Morning star to hit +16 = 21, damage 1d8+12 = 14 S
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +11 = 16, damage 1d8+12 = 18 S
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +13 = 28, damage 1d4+5 = 7 B,S +1d6 electrical = 6
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +13 = 19, damage 1d4+5 = 9 B,S +1d6 electrical = 4
(magic) Bite to hit +13 = 16, damage 1d4+5 = 7 B,P,S +1d6 electrical = 1

Effect Tracking:
Mass Suggestion
See Invisibility
Bless
Haste
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
MIrror Image (3 images) 39r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 7/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 7/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday August 11th, 2022 7:39:28 PM
Kiwina charges the space where the creature is, his longspear morphing into a lance as he moves.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=23 ; d8+6=13 ; d20+12=21 ; d6=3 ;
Thursday August 11th, 2022 7:46:18 PM
Kiwina charges the space where the creature is, his longspear morphing into a lance as he moves. (Hits AC 23 for 13 damage) The tail of the cloak then attacks. (Hits AC 21 for 3 damage)

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)

From cloak of the manta ray description: The cloak does allow the wearer to attack with a manta ray's tail spine, dealing 1d6 points of damage. This attack can be used in addition to any other attack the character has, using his highest melee attack bonus. (I did not include a +2 for charging when attacking with the tail.)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 3d4+3=11 ;
Thursday August 11th, 2022 10:42:03 PM
Ayotnom moves towards the glowy thing and casts magic missile targetting it.

11 force damage (OOC: I know this is a range spell but magic missile always hits)

Spells Prepared/Cast
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile - cast
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast,False Life, Mirror Image - cast
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

DM Mark - "That the best you got, Mr Deep?" d20+18=32 ; d6+5=11 ;
Friday August 12th, 2022 2:49:27 AM
(I made a mistake. The entity cast Projected Image, so it could not have also cast Suggestion. This means no one failed against the Suggestion Spell, and Rolth’s Hero Point was not used. My apologies - this makes my second error this combat. This would really be a lot easier around a table. *Sigh*)

Tsak is frustrated to see their foe jumping around the area. Still, he stays where he is to guard Falco.
Mak is just frustrated. He moves toward this new threat.
Wil casts a third spiritual weapon to the creature. He also moves one of his existing Spiritual Weapon (SW1) to attack as well. (Wil must expend a move or a standard action to move/redirect an existing spiritual weapon. He may make only one attack in the round he he moves/redirects a SW.) SW3 misses. The ranged attack from SW1 seems to move through the thing with no effect. Without direction, the Hound Archon moves to attack, its greatsword moving though the image.
Falco cast a Detect Magic at the thing. It vanishes when he does so (good job!)
Elyas does not cast his Dimensional Anchor and he does not expend a Hero Point, since Falso made it go away.
Rolth was ready to rush to attack the thing until Falco made it go away.
Kiwina was ready to charge the illuminated outline of the creature, but stops when it vanishes.
Ayotnom was ready to cast a spell, but Falco dispel saves Ayotnom’s spell.

No need to offer a save against the illusion that has vanished. However, speech and spells did originate from the image, so you may conclude this was a Projected Image. Project Image is a powerful spell, but it does have some limitations.

Once again, an image appears as before - an invisible creature that forms a bubble, limed by glitterdust! Once again, it casts a quickened spell at the orca. And once again this ray hits the orca and the orca loses 11 point of strength (DC 22 Fortitude Save for half.)

“Join with me. Resistance is futile, though it does speak well for your kind. All will fall before me eventually, and I am sure you do not wish to share Ardian’s fate. You may begin by destroying the arch. It serves no purpose and it offends me. Gather up those five items - I may find use for them.”

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

"Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/17FF|CMD 35| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|19/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,IC,FD,H,CG,PS,WF)**|1d6+11(15)x2)& d20+19=37 ; d20+19=39 ; d6+11=17 ;
Friday August 12th, 2022 8:23:18 AM
Mak charged the creature and hoped it wasn’t just another image. Once again his rapier slashed out with deadly accuracy.

OOC:
Mak - BFD, Roll 37(Threat), Crit(39 confirms), Damage 34(Crit) or 17.

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Charging, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 60 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing/Freedom of Movement 179.1 Minutes, Cat's Grace/See Invisible 2.2 Minutes | Feelin' Fine!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Friday August 12th, 2022 9:03:03 AM
Satsafied that at least one of his spells did something Falco waits to heal people or for the creature to be visible.

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+11=30 ; d20+11=12 ;
Friday August 12th, 2022 1:03:24 PM
This time the orca saves againt the spell, losing only 5 more STR. [ooc]just checking, did it roll SR against the orca?]

The orca tries to attack the thing, even with the lowered abilities...
[charge, attack 12 to hit...]

Elyas lets the others know looks like a projection. the real one must be within sight range of the spot he makes these, if we block his line of sight it will vanish. spread out and look for the real one!

Elyas will try to disrupt the sensor int he arch thinking it might be how the line of effect is being maintained. he casts a web spell in the arch, covering the sensor with a bunch of sticky webbing.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/270)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
See invisibility (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
on allies
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)

on others
Orca 95/95 hp (5 rounds), enhanced summon, -7 str
Glitterdust on enemy (6 rounds)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=16 ; d20+12=17 ; 2d8+6=21 ; d6=6 ;
Friday August 12th, 2022 3:21:00 PM
Elyas says this is a projection, but Kiwina isn't going to chance it. He completes the charge he was going to make the last round. This time he hits AC 16 with the lance and AC 17 with the tail, doing 21 and 6 damage, respectively.

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)

From cloak of the manta ray description: The cloak does allow the wearer to attack with a manta ray's tail spine, dealing 1d6 points of damage. This attack can be used in addition to any other attack the character has, using his highest melee attack bonus. (I did not include a +2 for charging when attacking with the tail.)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+14=19 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=6 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=5 ;
Friday August 12th, 2022 3:32:58 PM
"Ok, you win Mr. Deep. Show me where you are and I will join you. I'm a little worried this is a scam, so I would have to see you." Wil bluffed. (Bluff: 19)
"It's a good idea, trust me," he adds to the voices in his head.
Wil casts detect magic on the dias.
Wil moves to T15
He asks the Hound to follow him and cast some detect evil in the area
Wil's weapons are at the ready

(Spiritual Weapon 1: Att:24/9 for DM:6/0 )(Rnd: 7)(At Y19)
(Spiritual Weapon 2: Att: 27/20- for DM:4/5 )(Rnd: 6)
(Spiritual Weapon 3: Att: 24/6- for DM:7/0 )(Rnd: 6)
(Archon Hound: Att: for Dm: )(Rnd: 7)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,
Channel 4d6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+15=35 ; d20+15=32 ; d8+21=27 ; d8+21=22 ;
Friday August 12th, 2022 9:40:11 PM
Rolth cries out, "That's really him this time!" and with a roar he moves up to flank the creature with the orca, singing his inspiring song as he power attacks with his magic morningstar. It seems likely to be a smashing success! Domi's favor has returned!

+1 morningstar to hit = 35 (critical threat, 32 to confirm), damage = 27 plus 22 for the critical = 49hp total

Effect Tracking:
See Invisibility
Bless
Haste
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
MIrror Image (3 images) 39r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 8/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 8/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged. d20+15=18 ;
Saturday August 13th, 2022 12:49:11 AM
(Perception=18)

Tsak has no way of knowing if each creature that appears is the real thing or not. He moves across the dais looking carefully to the north as he goes.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28
Sunday August 14th, 2022 11:54:39 PM
Ayotnom moves another 60 feet and turns his magic detecting cone in the opposite direction of the image / friends trying to detect where the projection is coming from.

Spells Prepared/Cast
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast,False Life, Mirror Image - cast
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

Detect Magic
Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Mirror Image - 4 illusionary Ayotnoms each time an attack roll results in a hit roll randomly to see if Ayotnom or an illusionary Ayotnom is hit, if illusion is hit it is destroyed, if an attack misses by 5 or less an illusionary Ayotnom is destroyed
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

DM Mark - "Looks like a projection."
Monday August 15th, 2022 2:09:12 AM
Mak charges the glowing outline of the creature. He sinks his rapier into it and meets no resistance.
Falco prepares to heal anyone injured.
Elyas warns his friends this is a projection. He mentions line of sight, but thinks to himself about line of effect. (However, the DM will note that you can have line of effect without line of sight.) He casts a web spell between the arch and the dias to cover the magical sensor.
Kiwina charges the glowing outline of the creature, missing twice.
Wil says he will join this creature if it will show him where it is. Wil casts Detect Magic (60’ cone) in the direction of the glowing outline of the creature. The Hound Archon uses his Detect Evil ability in the same area, but detects nothing.
Tsak pays little attention to the glowing outline of the creature and moves across the dias.
Rolth attacks the glowing outline of the creature, and his morningstar passes through it.
Ayotnom moves and uses his Detect Magic 60’ southeast of his position. He does not detect any magic.

Sticky webbing appears underwater, cast by Elyas. It is anchored between the archway and the dias, and also fills the archway. (This will provide cover to the magical sensor, but not total cover.)

The orca attacks the glowing outline of the creature, but misses.

A voice comes from the glowing outline of the creature. ”If you would follow me, attack the archway.”

Then it casts one spell and another quickened spell.

Rolth must make a DC 25 Will Save. If you fail:Highlight to display spoiler: { you are subject to Dominate Monster, you will do your best to destroy the archway.}

Mak must make a DC 22 Will Save. If you fail:Highlight to display spoiler: { you are subject to a Quickened Dominate Person, you will do your best to destroy the archway.}

Rolth, Mak and Kiwina may make attacks of opportunity. If they hit AC 30, they will find their attack does not disrupt the spell and simply passes through the glowing outline of the creature.

DC 19 Will Save to know this is a Projected Image, but you are also free to make some assumptions about weapons passing through it.

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

(Be sure to check your bonuses. For example, Bless and Inspire Courage both give a morale bonus to attacks, so they are not additive. There may be others like this as well.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+10=11 ;
Monday August 15th, 2022 9:06:37 AM
Falco thinks the image is real but trusts his team to deal with it. He looks to the north and cast Detect Magic.

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste
Monday August 15th, 2022 9:41:03 AM
As Elyas assumed, the creature is another projection. the attacks of the party go right through the thing. he tells his orca to seek out an enemy to fight.

The orca moves away from the dias, seeking an enemy. it has blindsight 120, but it is likely that the real enemy has moved too far away to be fought now.

Elyas is surprised that his spell didn't stop the sensor. with a 20 foot radius centered on the object it should have been enough to block line of effect, but it didn't work. he will spend this round dismissing the web spell so that he can try to figure out somehting else to do with the thing.

"don't fight the projections! we need to disrupt this sensor! try blocking it with something. does anyone have a small box or anything we could close it in?"

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/270)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
See invisibility (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
on allies
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)

on others
Orca 95/95 hp (4 rounds), enhanced summon, -12 str
Glitterdust on enemy (5 rounds)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+18=26 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=20 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=24 ;
Monday August 15th, 2022 6:06:47 PM
"Darn it. I guess you caught me. I was being dishonest. I don't want anything to do with you," Wil says to the disembodied voice.
"Projected image," Wil grumbles. "There is a device, I can do something with a device. whoop!"
Wil approaches the device
(Perception: For Traps: 25)(Disable Device: 26)

Spiritual Weapon 1 disappears. The archon also disappears before Wil can say anything positive to him.
"He will be alright," he answers a question posed to him from his head.
Both the remaining weapons flicker and begin to fade. Wil is focused on disabling this sensor.
"I'm coming to get you, little wizard man," he mumbles.

Wil's weapons are at the ready
(Spiritual Weapon 2: Att: 13/14- for DM:0/0 )(Rnd: 7)
(Spiritual Weapon 3: Att: 12/20- for DM:0/4 )(Rnd: 7)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+12=16 ; d20+13=23 ; d8+21=29 ;
Monday August 15th, 2022 9:36:34 PM
Without a word, Rolth turns and moves to the arch, and begins to hack at it with his morning star. (Rage, Inspire Courage, Power Attack)

+1 Morning star to hit +13 = 23, damage 1d8+21 = 29

(Will save = 16, fail)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged.
Monday August 15th, 2022 11:42:29 PM
Hey Wil, try throwing the device back thru the arch portal before Rolth destroys it.

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=25 ;
Monday August 15th, 2022 11:58:28 PM
Kiwina's attack of opportunity misses the creature, but Rolth's morningstar passed through it. When Rolth uncharacteristically moves to attack the arch, Kiwina tries to talk him out of it. "If the Deep wants the arch destroyed, the arch must be useful against it. Rolth, you're letting it control you!" Unfortunately, short of attacking Rolth, Kiwina isn't sure what he can do to stop him. He tries to get in the way of other attacks on the arch (and above or below him on the map).
Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 1:48:13 AM
Ayotnom moves 60 feet south and turns his cone in a sweep from due South to South by SouthWest

Spells Prepared/Cast
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast,False Life, Mirror Image - cast
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

Detect Magic
Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Mirror Image - 4 illusionary Ayotnoms each time an attack roll results in a hit roll randomly to see if Ayotnom or an illusionary Ayotnom is hit, if illusion is hit it is destroyed, if an attack misses by 5 or less an illusionary Ayotnom is destroyed
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

DM Mark - "Rolth, you're letting it control you!" d20+5=25 ;
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 2:52:03 AM
Falco casts Detect Magic, focusing north.
Elyas tries to tell the orca to seek out other enemies, but he lacks the ability to communicate with the creature. He is disappointed his web spell didn’t seem to completely block the invisible sensor. (Web “must be anchored to two or more solid and diametrically opposed points.” He can get a diagonal between the arch and the dias, so I guess it’s partly blocked in some directions?) He dismisses the web and asks for help covering the sensor.
Wil tries to interrupt the Projected Image by disabling a device. He looks around for a device, but cannot see anything that would be a device. (What device do you mean?) His two spiritual weapons stand at the ready.
Rolth fails his save and begins his assault on the arch. Bits of rock drift down in the water as he strikes with his morningstar.
Tsak suggests that Wil throw the device through the archway. (I’m not sure what device.)
Kiwina tries to talk Rolth out of attacking the arch. He moves to interrupt the attacks where he can. (Unsure what action he takes? Disarm? Bull rush?)
Ayotnom moves south, sweeping more area with his Detect Magic, though he finds none there.
(Mak still needs to make a save.)

The orca manages to make his will save against the illusion. It remains vigilant and takes up a guarding position near Elyas as it searches the waters nearby.

A voice comes from the image, ”Few have defied me, and those that did have long since passed to the sands of time. Rule with me over the seas and the land. If you cannot see the opportunity that lies before you, you are indeed blind.”

Elyas must make a DC 18 Fortitude Save. If you fail:Highlight to display spoiler: { you are blinded per the Blindness/Deafness spell.}

Then another image appears about 15’ above the dias. It looks the same as the other, a glowing outline surrounding an invisible “bubble” in the water.

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged.
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 7:17:34 AM
(OOC in my head the 'device' was the sensor thingy, I think that's the thing we are trying to disrupt.)

Tsak is confused. There has been no sign of the tentacled creature, but it seems to be around somewhere. It seems to want the portal destroyed, so that must mean that a) it's on this side of it, and b) it can be sent back. If Tsak was the creature he'd be high-tailing it outta there, so why isn't it? And where is it?

He leaves Wil to deal with the sensor and goes back to guarding Falco. Until they can find something to hit then the mages, with their big brains, are their best weapon.

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:33-AO/29/21T/19FF|CMD 34| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|21/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,IC,H,PS,WF)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+5=20 ; d20+21=38 ; d6+11=13 ;
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 8:43:27 AM
Mak moved from the projected image to the arch, but the compulsion was only to destroy the arch and not in how quickly that was accomplished. So, while he ran towards the creature, he merely walked to the arch (arriving in the current round) and drew back his sword and struck at the arch.

With his adamantine weapon Mak was likely the worst of them to be doing this as his blade cut large chunks from the stone.

OOC:
Will Save DC 22, Roll 20. fail.
Mak - Arch, Roll 38(Threat). Damage 13hp(Can't crit objects). By passes up to 20 hardness.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 60 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing/Freedom of Movement 178.9 Minutes, Cat's Grace/See Invisible 2 Minutes | Feelin' Fine!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 9:21:53 AM
Falco maintains his detect magic spell but yells to the others.

"Someone stop Mak. If it wants the portal destroyed then we should want it in one peice."

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/69- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=13 ;
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 11:35:39 AM
(OOC: Yes, sorry it is the sensor that Wil is after)
Wil is concerned that Mak will destroy the dias while he is within it. He tries to speed up by searching the building for a sensor, switch, or anything to disable. It seems to interrupt his ability to search.
"Can we do something about Mak? I can't concentrate with him trying to destroy this thing?"

There is nothing for the weapons to do so Wil lets them dissipate.
(Perception: 13)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+7=25 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=10 ; 2d6+9=19 ; d20+16=26 ;
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 2:01:41 PM
Elyas shrugs off the spell from the enemy caster. (Fort save = 25)

Elyas wants to try something else to disrupt the sensor, but there are too many things happening at once!

"another image? or is this one real? get it! he directs his orca, which hopefully will attack a new threat as it appears
29 to hit, critical threat, but rolled a 1 to confirm
19 damage

Elyas spares a glance at the sensor (still able to see invisible things). how big is the sensor? Elyas tries to remember what he can about scrying spells. could dispel magic affect it? (knowledge arcana = 26)

The immediate threat right now is Mak moving to attack the arch with his adamantine weapon. Elyas casts Protection from evil on his ally. (new save with a +2 morale bonus, cant be affected by further mind control)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (240/270)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
See invisibility (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
on allies
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)
Protection from Evil (Mak) (10 minutes)

on others
Orca 95/95 hp (3 rounds), enhanced summon, -12 str
Glitterdust on enemy (4 rounds)

DM Mark - "Rolth, you're letting it control you!"
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 5:11:58 PM
(Not that it matters much, since the focus has turned to this second image, but the original image would have vanished - I forgot to edit the map for this. I'll remove it from the map.)

I assume the orca would have used the charge action to attack this new image, which will give him +2, just enough to actually tear into whatever this new image/thing is.

I mention this because sequential actions are hard in this play-by-post environment, and players posting if-this-then-that actions are a pain for the players to constantly do.

I will also say that you have handled a very difficult and elusive opponent pretty well.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+13=17 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=21 ; d8+21=27 ; d8+21=25 ; d8+21=23 ; d4+8=10 ; d4+8=11 ; d4+8=11 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ;
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 9:48:37 PM
Rolth launches a furious series of blows at the arch, which must be destroyed. He keeps singing his inspiring song, because that helps him destroy the arch.

+1 Morning star to hit (haste) +13 = 17, damage 1d8+21 = 27
+1 Morning star to hit +13 = 19, damage 1d8+21 = 25
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +8 = 20, damage 1d8+21 = 23
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +10 = 24, damage 1d4+8 = 10 B,S +1d6 electrical = 5
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +10 = 22, damage 1d4+8 = 11 B,S +1d6 electrical = 2
(magic) Bite to hit +10 = 21, damage 1d4+8 = 11 B,P,S +1d6 electrical = 2

Effect Tracking:
See Invisibility
Bless
Haste
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
Mirror Image (3 images) 39r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 9/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 9/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=17 ; d20+13=26 ;
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 10:10:57 PM
"How big is that sensor, and where is it located?" Kiwina asks those who can see the invisible effect. Since Elyas is targeting Mak, Kiwina tries to slow Rolth's attack. His options for doing so aren't good, but he tries to disarm Rolth. But first, he takes an action to convert the lance to a trident and light mace.

(If I'm reading this right, he gets one chance to disarm per normal attack. If I read wrong, just take the first one.) Vs CMD 26 Kiwina rolls 17 with the trident and 26 with the tail lash from his cloak.

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 10:58:18 PM
Oops. . . Since Rolth is a monstrous humanoid, Kiwina should be +4 on each of those rolls, so that 26 was a 30 and any buffs to Rolth's CMD might not be enough.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+16=18 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+18=24 ;
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 11:29:15 PM
Ayotnom heads west with full move and sweeps his sensor that direction as well.

Perception: 18
Know[arcana]: 24
Spellcraft: 25

Spells Prepared/Cast
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast,False Life, Mirror Image - cast
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

Detect Magic
Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Mirror Image - 4 illusionary Ayotnoms each time an attack roll results in a hit roll randomly to see if Ayotnom or an illusionary Ayotnom is hit, if illusion is hit it is destroyed, if an attack misses by 5 or less an illusionary Ayotnom is destroyed
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

DM Mark - Finally, a Fight! d20+17=35 ; d20+17=35 ; 2d6+6=16 ; d6+6=9 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+17=28 ; 2d6+6=11 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=22 ; d6+6=8 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=6 ;
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 2:40:18 AM
Tsak is puzzled that this creature would even stay around here, having been released from some sort of prison. He guards Falco.
Mak dutifully moves to attack the arch, cutting into the thing with his adamantine rapier. (Mak is under a Dominate Person spell and will destroy the archway as quickly as he can.)
Falco calls for someone to stop Mak.
Wil also calls for someone to stop Mak. His Spiritual Weapons dissipate.
Elyas does not need to tell the orca to attack this new image - it instinctively does so when it appears. Elays casts Protection from Evil on Mak, but alas, Mak does not make this new saving throw and continues his attack on the archway.
Rolth attacks the archway with weapon and claw, though Rolth quickly realizes his claws are ineffective against stone. He also knows biting it would probably damage his teeth.
Kiwina asks how big the sensor is (I suppose it would be about 8-10 inches around.) He changes his weapon and tries to disarm Rolth. I believe his attempt with the trident is successful, and since he is Dominated to focus on the arch, I don’t think Rolth would have to make an attack of opportunity in response.
Ayotnom moves west, desperately looking for a source of magic that might indicate the creature creating these images. He detects no magic in this area.

Having been disarmed by Kiwina, Rolth’s morningstar lands in the liontaur’s square and can be picked up this round.

As he acts, Elyas tries to puzzle out what is going on with this sensor. His Knowledge Arcana tells him that such sensors are usually the manifestation of some sort of scrying device or spell. He thinks that casting Dispel Magic may end a spell, or it may temporarily shut down a device. But more importantly, as he looks at this sensor he thinks it’s the sort of sensor associated with a Clairaudience/Clairvoyance spell - and he is familiar with how that spell works.

The orca has 10’ to charge, so the added +2 from the charge allows him to hit the creature. He tears into … something. It’s still a glowing outline surrounding an invisible “bubble” in the water. As the orca moves, it provokes an attack of opportunity. It bites the orca for 16 damage. The orca must make a DC 26 Fortitude save or lose 1 level (-1 to attack, -7 hit points?) The orca must make a second DC 26 Fortitude save, failure means after 3 rounds its skin will become slimy, translucent and tender, causing it to lose 4 CON.

The creature moves 5’ and attacks. It has a bite, two claws and four tentacles that lash out. The ends of the four tentacles begin to glow.

It bites the orca for 11 damage, causing another DC 26 Fortitude save or lose one more level.

It claws the orca for 9 damage.

It claws Elias for 8 damage. He must make a DC 26 Fortitude save, failure means after 4 rounds his skin will become slimy, translucent and tender, causing him to lose 4 CON.

It touches the orca twice with tentacles, inflicting 8 and 7 electricity damage. The orca must make two DC 24 Will saves or be staggered for 1 round each.

Two of it’s tentacles snake though the standing arch to touch Wil 20’ away, inflicting 7 and 6 electricity damage. Wil must make two DC 24 Will saves or be staggered for 1 round each.

The area around this creature is filled with a 30-foot-radius cloud of transparent mucus. Wil, Rolth, Kiwina Elyas and the orca must make a DC 26 Fortitude save or lose the ability to breathe air, and must instead breathe water. (This has no real effect on them now as they are already breathing water.)

In a commanding voice the glowing outline says to Elyas, ”Heed me now mage or your life will be forfeit. Join me and you will be spared!” This has no magical effect - it’s just bossy.

Archway - 13+19+17+15

Veiled Master - AC 30, SR 25 - Damage 19

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged. d20+13=23 ; 2d4+4=9 ;
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 6:45:59 AM
(Attack-23, Dmg=9)

Tsak moves, quickly under the influence of the haste spell, to come up beside the creature where he then attacks. He performs a single, vicious attack aiming for a vital organ.

(OOC I added to Tsak's damage but took off his to hit and AC due to the enlargement, not sure what I might have missed because 'details'. Happy to roll with the result, apologies if I stuffed anything up. Also I've marked him as 4 squares because he's a bit bigger.)

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/20FF|CMD 35| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|21/16/-/-/21(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,H,PS,WF)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+21=27 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+21=28 ; d6+11=15 ; d6+11=16 ; d6+11=15 ;
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 8:17:02 AM
The young nobleman struggled against the imperious urge to destroy the arch, but to no avail as he hacked away at the stone structure with his magical blade. Elyas aid from his spell not withstanding, Mak's psyche just wasn't prepared for the ferocity of the mental onslaught.

OOC:
Mak, DC 22 Will Save. Roll 7, critical failure.
Mak - Arch, Roll 27, 34, 28. Damage 15+16+15=46 hp

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Haste, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 60 |, Darkvision/Water Breathing/Freedom of Movement 178.8 Minutes, Cat's Grace/See Invisible 1.9 Minutes, Protection from Evil 10 Minutes | Charmed and Feelin' Fine!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 9:21:15 AM
Trying to stay out of the new patch of mucus Falco moves to the south so he is better positioned to heal.

"Mak, Rolth! STOP IT. THER ARE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS THEN THE ARCH! Help your friends."

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/73- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=15 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+9=14 ;
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 9:31:19 AM
Wil immediately tries to summons his last weapon and sends it after the image that is being attacked but the tentacles and the condition interrupt him.
"What can I do to prevent our friends from destroying this whole thing?" He asks but he gasps as loses his breath.
(OOC: I had to reset my Damage. I don't believe I've taken any up to now. I'm not 100% sure what to do with the loss per your message.)

(Wil Save: 28)
(Fort Save: 14)
Orisons: Detect Magic-used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+11=14 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=25 ;
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 10:35:55 AM
The orca is pummeled by the creature when it reveals itself. it loses 2 levels, is staggered for 2 rounds and loses a lot of health.

Elyas fails his save as well, which will affect him soon...

The orca continues to try to fight as much as it can. it bites at the monster, 25 to hit, and misses.

Elyas is hurt only slightly by the creature, but he knows he can't stay underneath it and cast his spells. as much as it rankles him to take a round off of effecting the thing he needs space to try to bring his bigger guns to bear. He steps back, vanishing into stone of the dias, popping back up on the far side of the platform.
(dimensional steps to teleport away. it is an SP, so shouldn't need concentration checks etc to do. sadly it is a standard action)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (210/270)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
See invisibility (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
on allies
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)
Protection from Evil (Mak) (10 minutes)
aboleth slime (4 rounds till trigger)

on others
Orca 50/85 hp (2 rounds), enhanced summon, -12 str, -2 levels, staggered 2
Glitterdust on enemy (3 rounds)

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=24 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+9=19 ;
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 6:16:22 PM
Kiwina moves five feet and makes a series of attacks against Mak, each trying to disarm him. Of course, this skinny little fellow is wiry and not at all al monstrous humanoid, so thing may not go as well this time.

Best roll 20 vs Mak's CMD
(Trident (primary) -- 20 (corrected after roll); Trident (secondary) -- 13 (corrected after roll); Trident (haste) -- 19 (corrected after roll); Light Mace -- 21; Hoof -- 18; Hoof -- 15; Tail lash -- 19)

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - Resist energy, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+13=16 ; d20+13=19 ; d8+21=23 ;
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 7:07:00 PM
Rolth inhales the mucusy goo, but continues on once he figures he can still breathe for the moment. Ignoring Falco's pleas, he bends down to pick up his morningstar, and then makes another attack on the arch, singing all the while.

+1 Morning star to hit +13 = 19, damage 1d8+21 = 23

(Fort save = 16, fail)

Effect Tracking:
See Invisibility
Bless
Haste
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
Mirror Image (3 images) 39r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 10/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 10/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 86/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+13=19 ;
Thursday August 18th, 2022 12:57:19 AM
Ayotnom moves 60 feet towards the big fish dude thanks to his hasted speed and attacks the Big Fish Dude with his rapier.

19 vs AC; miss

Spells Prepared/Cast
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast,False Life, Mirror Image - cast
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

Detect Magic
Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Mirror Image - 4 illusionary Ayotnoms each time an attack roll results in a hit roll randomly to see if Ayotnom or an illusionary Ayotnom is hit, if illusion is hit it is destroyed, if an attack misses by 5 or less an illusionary Ayotnom is destroyed
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

DM Mark - Finally, a Fight! d20+12=32 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=26 ; 2d6+6=12 ; 2d6+6=10 ; 2d6+6=15 ; d6+6=12 ; d6+6=7 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=9 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ;
Thursday August 18th, 2022 2:21:50 AM
Tsak rushes up to the creature and attacks, but misses. This provokes an attack from the creature as Tsak moves up. The creature misses Tsak.
Mak damages the arch, as more chips of stone fall at the base of the arch. (Why would Mak be flat footed?)
Falco moves to a new position and yells at Rolth to stop, but takes no other action.
Wil saves against the two attacks, so he is not staggered. He does not save against the mucus in the water, but the only effect this has is that he can only breathe water and not air which has no effect right now. He wants to summon a Spiritual Weapon, but for some reason he does not. (Nothing is preventing Wil from casting this spell, but he may be subject to an attack of opportunity unless he is casting on the defensive, per the Pathfinder rules on spellcasting.)
Elyas realizes he is less effective right next to this monstrosity, and uses Dimensional Steps to move out of its reach.
Kiwina stays focused on Mak. He tries to disarm the man, but does not succeed.
Rolth picks up his morningstar and attacks the archway.
Ayotnom moves in and attack the creature, but misses with his rapier.

The orca continues its attack against the creature. It fails to hit the creature’s AC.

Even though this creature is just a Glitterdusted outline of a bubble in the water, you can tell it’s angry. A deep voice booms in each of your heads, ”This is foolishness! Madness! I offer you all the ability to rule under me. Only two of you obey my commands, and they will be rewarded. What of the rest of you? Will you throw away this golden opportunity? Will you let riches and power slip through your hands like sand?”

The glowing outline almost seems to hesitate, weighing its options. Then it moves 5’ toward the arch and attacks, arms and tentacles lashing at the Petals.

It bites Tsak for 12 damage. The bite sucks some of Tsaks memories in the process - make a DC 24 Fortitude save or lose one level. Tsak must also make a second DC 26 Fortitude save - failure means after 2 rounds his skin will become slimy, translucent and tender, causing him to lose 4 CON.

It claws at Ayotnom twice, hitting once for 12 damage. Make a DC 26 Fortitude save - failure means after 2 rounds Ayotnom’s skin will become slimy, translucent and tender, causing him to lose 4 CON.

Then, in unison four glowing tentacles touch the orca and electricity lances through the killer whale’s body. The orca takes 9, 5, 8, and 9 damage, killing it and the orca disappears.

Mucus Cloud - The creature exudes a 30-foot-radius cloud of transparent slime. All creatures in this area must succeed at a DC 26 Fortitude save each round or lose the ability to breathe air (but gain the ability to breathe water) for 24 hours. Renewed contact with this mucus cloud and failing another save extends the effect for another 24 hours.

Archway - 64+46+23

Veiled Master - AC 30, SR 25 - Damage 19

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/20FF|CMD 35| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|21/16/-/-/21(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,H,PS,WF)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+21=22 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+21=27 ; d6+11=12 ; d6+11=16 ; d6+11=14 ;
Thursday August 18th, 2022 8:01:47 AM
Mak chopped away at the arch. Kiwina’s attempts to disarm him were ineffective and Mak wondered if the centaur was somehow affected by the deep. He might have struck out at Kiwina but his need to destroy the arch was too great.

OOC:
Mak - Arch, Roll 22, 19, 27. Damage 12+16+14=42 hp

Maks CMD is 35, but an attack coming from an ally might have come as a surprise and thus the FF CMD.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 4d6=14 ; d20+10=28 ;
Thursday August 18th, 2022 9:03:23 AM
Falco is really at a loss for what he can do besides heal. He moves into the mucus cloud, only gagging for a second, and somehow fights off the effect. In a better position he calls on the warper-sar to heal the petals.

{Channel: 14}
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Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 82/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged. d20+11=23 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+8=26 ; d4+4=7 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+20=22 ;
Thursday August 18th, 2022 12:53:12 PM
(FortSave1=23 Fail, FortSave2=31 Pass, Attack1=15 Miss; Attack2=26 crit?, crit confirmation=16 fail, dmg=7, Intimidate=22) (The dice hate me!)

Dang! That hurt. Not just hurt, but felt like something broke inside.

Hold your tongue sea slug. We are no simple-minded mercenaries to gawp at your meaningless promises of servitude and baubles. We are the Petals and have achieved things far stronger than you will ever hold in your slimy clutches - fellowship and freedom. Save your poisonous words for the weak, now begone! Crawl back into your hole. (Intimidate)

The ranger can't seem to do much damage with cold steel, but hopefully he can insinuate some fear into its bones.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Thursday August 18th, 2022 5:39:40 PM
Elyas has too many things dividing his attention and only so many spells to cast. He wants to lash out at the monster, but at the moment he can't turn his back on the dominated petals. Seeing someone under mental control releases a seething rage in the wizard's mind and he raises his bonded dagger, using it to channel another protection from evil spell onto Rolth

Rolth gets another save vs the spell with a +2 bonus. he will be immune to further attempts to control his mind.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 1/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (210/270)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
See invisibility (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
on allies
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)
Protection from Evil (Mak, Rolth) (10 minutes)
aboleth slime (3 rounds till trigger)

on others
Glitterdust on enemy (2 rounds)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/73- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+9=17 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+5=16 ; d8+3=4 ;
Thursday August 18th, 2022 6:21:45 PM
"Madness!!! you don't know madness till you have a symphony of voices in your head telling you to do six different things and one of them is crazy.. well maybe a couple are crazy."
(Fort Save: 17) makes Wil gag for a moment.
(OOC: I was confused by the post.. sorry)
Wil summons his Spiritual Weapon
(Wil will Dodge +1 AC)
Wil tries to roll out of the way of any attack- Acrobatics: 16

(SW1: + 7 rounds)(AC: 28(+3)/16(+3)) (Att: 5)

Active Effects:
Entropic Shield: Each ranged attack directed at you for which the attacker must make an attack roll has a 20% miss chance
----
Haste (+1 untyped bonus to hit)
Bless (+1 morale bonus to hit)
Inspire Courage (+1 competence bonus to hit and damage)
----

Orisons: Detect Magic-used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 3 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday August 18th, 2022 7:52:13 PM
Seeing how ineffective he was at stopping Mak, Kiwina decides his best chance is to fight the beast itself. After pointing out, "You let the beast heartseed you, Mak!" Kiwina casts resist energy on himself before swimming over to fight.

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Haste -- Elyas -- AC
Bless -- Falco
Resist Energy -- deduct 10 points from each electrical attack
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With haste and cloak -- AC 23 (using one weapon) or 24 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - >Resist energy (used)<, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 22) | d20+22=35 ; d20+18=28 ;
Thursday August 18th, 2022 8:30:25 PM
Through the voice in his mind and the red fury of his rage, Rolth is dimly aware of Elyas casting a spell. He latches on to the thought that this might save him, and prays for Domi to bring him back to the light. Sure enough, it is like snapping out of a bad dream, as everything suddenly comes into sharp focus and the sinister, slimy voice is locked out of his head. With a furious song of triumph, he moves around to flank the Deep at reach across from Tsak, and makes a lunging swing of his morningstar at the nasty thing.

Will save = 35 (burning hero point pre-emptively), success!

+1 Morning star to hit +18 = 28, damage 1d8+12 = miss

Effect Tracking:
See Invisibility
Bless
Haste
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
Mirror Image (3 images) 39r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 11/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 11/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+19=23 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+11=16 ;
Friday August 19th, 2022 12:42:07 AM
(OOC: Did you roll to see if the claw attacked hit the real Ayotnom or one of his illusions last round?)
(OOC2: burning a hero point pre-roll for a +8 bonus to my save versus the claw effect = 23; burning a second hero point for the re-roll which I must accept = 33)

Ayotnom heroically resists the effect of the claw and then makes a full attack taking advantage of the flanking he has with Kiwana

(18 vs AC; miss; 26 vs AC; miss)

(Fort 16 vs Mucus bubble; Ayotnom fails versus the effects of the Mucus)

Detect Magic
Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Mirror Image - 4 illusionary Ayotnoms each time an attack roll results in a hit roll randomly to see if Ayotnom or an illusionary Ayotnom is hit, if illusion is hit it is destroyed, if an attack misses by 5 or less an illusionary Ayotnom is destroyed
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

DM Mark - "We are the Petals!" d20+17=32 ; d6+6=7 ; d10=7 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=30 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d4=4 ; d6+6=11 ; d6+6=12 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d3=2 ; d4=3 ; 2d6=3 ; d20+24=33 ; d20=19 ; d20+18=30 ;
Friday August 19th, 2022 2:11:37 AM
(I’ll rely on you to keep track of your characters' failed saves and subsequent effects. Also, bear in mind the hero point rules state, “You cannot spend more than 1 hero point during a single round of combat.”)

Mak ignores Kiwina’s attempts to disarm him and continues hacking away at the arch.
Falco channels energy to heal his friends for 14 points, but this also heals the BFD (unless Falco has a way to prevent this.)
Tsak Tsak pushes back on the BFD, trying to intimidate him, though he is unable to do so. He slices the creature for 7 damage.
Elyas casts Protection from Evil on Rolth, giving him another save against being Dominated.
Wil laughs at the creature's mention of madness, considering himself to be an expert in the subject. He summons a Spiritual Weapon. It strikes at the thing but misses. (This creature has Spell Resistance 25. Please roll to see if your Spiritual Weapon can affect this creature. If you fail, that particular Spiritual Weapon cannot affect him.)
Kiwina abandons his attempts to disarm Mak, and instead moves to fight the thing. He casts a spell, but this prompts an Attack of Opportunity from the BFD. The thing lashes out at Kiwina with a claw, damaging the centaur for 7 damage. Kiwina must make a DC 18 Concentration Check to avoid losing the spell. Then he moves up to attack the thing.
Rolth manages to snap out of the Dominate Monster spell he was under. (Bear in mind, this effect is only suspended for now.) He moves to attack the thing, but misses with his attack.
Ayotnom was not hit previously, so he did not need to use a hero point on the save. One image is gone, and three remain. He strikes and misses the creature.

The thing says, ”Sea slug? Do you know what slugs do to Petals?” To that end, it bites Tsak for 13 damage. The bite sucks some of Tsaks memories in the process - make a DC 24 Fortitude save or lose another level. Tsak must also make a second DC 26 Fortitude save - failure means after 4 rounds his skin will become slimy, translucent and tender, causing him to lose 4 CON.

A claw lashes out at Kiwina. It hits for 11 damage. Make a DC 26 Fortitude save - failure means after 4 rounds Kiwina’s skin will become slimy, translucent and tender, causing him to lose 4 CON.

A claw lashes out at Rolth, hitting him 12 damage. Make a DC 26 Fortitude save - failure means after 2 rounds Rolth’s skin will become slimy, translucent and tender, causing him to lose 4 CON.

Then 4 glowing tentacles strike Ayotnom, the first three touch attacks destroy his remaining images. The last one shocks the minotaur for 3 electrical damage. Ayotnom must succeed at a DC 24 Will save or be staggered for 1 round.

Finally, Ayotnom must make a DC 22 Will Save. If you fail:Highlight to display spoiler: {you are subject to a Quickened Dominate Person, you will do your best to destroy the archway.}

Those subject to that CON loss cannot be affected by this loss twice, and please track when you character will have that happen after a failed save.

Everyone within the mucus cloud of the creature must make a DC Fortitude Save each round. Each failure means one day of water breathing, and each subsequent failure means one additional day after this. Please keep track (though it will probably be little more than an inconvenience in the long term.)

Mucus Cloud - The creature exudes a 30-foot-radius cloud of transparent slime. All creatures in this area must succeed at a DC 26 Fortitude save each round or lose the ability to breathe air (but gain the ability to breathe water) for 24 hours. Renewed contact with this mucus cloud and failing another save extends the effect for another 24 hours.

Archway - 133+42

Veiled Master - AC 30, SR 25 - Damage 19-14+7

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+10=28 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+13=19 ; d8+3=5 ;
Friday August 19th, 2022 8:10:50 AM
Will vs Stagger = 28
Will vs Other effect = 11; hero point for re-roll 13

Ayotnom breaks off from trying to attack the fish thing and goes to attack the arch.

19 vs Arch's AC; 5 +2 magical piercing damage if that hits

Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:33-AO/29/21T/20FF|CMD 34| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|20/15/-/-/-|(FA,WN,BS,IC,PS,WF)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+21=36 ; d20+21=38 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+16=31 ; d6+11=13 ; d6+11=13 ; d6+11=14 ; d20+12=14 ;
Friday August 19th, 2022 9:13:26 AM
Mak gleefully struck at the Arch as somewhere in his mind he rationalized it would get back at the gods for everything they'd done to him and his family. Chips of stone fell away in all directions as Mak's sword worked away at the arch.

"Help me my petals, this arch doth prove to be sturdier than it appears!" Mak called to his friends with a forced maniacal laughter.

OOC: Ignore third roll.
Mak - Arch, Roll 35, 30 Damage 13+13=26 hp
FORT Save DC 26, Roll 14, Fail.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, Darkvision/Freedom of Movement 178.6 Minutes, Cat's Grace/See Invisible 1.7 Minutes, Protection from Evil 9.8 Minutes | Water Breathing Curse, Charmed, and Feelin' Fine!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 4/7 d20+10=20 ;
Friday August 19th, 2022 9:26:07 AM
"Mak, you have to fight this! We might need that portal to lock this thing back up if we cannot kill it!"

{Aid Make on save: 20 and hero point to make it +4}

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Friday August 19th, 2022 12:20:38 PM
Elyas is dismayed to see another petal fall under the sway of the fish monster. He simply doesn't have enough spells to keep protecting his allies, so instead he needs to try to damage the creature. He starts summoning again...

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 0/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (210/270)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
See invisibility (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
on allies
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)
Protection from Evil (Mak, Rolth) (10 minutes)
aboleth slime (2 rounds till trigger)

on others
Glitterdust on enemy (1 rounds)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/73- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=17 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+5=8 ;
Friday August 19th, 2022 2:10:41 PM
(Roll for Spell Resistance: 17)(Hero point to reRoll:30)

"Come on my little floating friend," Wil says to his magic weapon
(OOC: is there a way to flank this monster?)
"I'm aware I'm not that good a hero," he snaps angrily. "At least I'm trying and not cursed by Gargul. If you are trapped and talking to be, you must be cursed," he added spitefully.

Wil arms himself with his quarterstaff and strikes out at the creature. (AC: 9/13)
But he is really not that good with weapons and prepares for retaliation.
The spiritual weapon is not much better.
(Note to self: more shield spells)

(SW1: + 6 rounds)(AC: 26(+3)/8(+3)) (Att: 0)

Active Effects:
Entropic Shield: Each ranged attack directed at you for which the attacker must make an attack roll has a 20% miss chance
----
Haste (+1 untyped bonus to hit)
Bless (+1 morale bonus to hit)
Inspire Courage (+1 competence bonus to hit and damage)
----

Orisons: Detect Magic-used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/73- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+9=18 ;
Friday August 19th, 2022 2:12:07 PM
Wil fails his Fort check: 18 (3x)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/101 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 22) | d20+13=21 ; d4=1 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+14=33 ; d8+12=20 ; d4+5=8 ; d4+5=7 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ;
Friday August 19th, 2022 10:12:16 PM
The Deep manages to avoid Rolth's mirror images and strike him. His skin starts to slowly turn slimy.

(Save vs slimed skin = 21, fail. In two rounds, lose 4 CON)

Rolth makes a full lunging attack against the Deep.

+1 Morning star to hit +17 = 34, damage 1d8+12 = 20
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +12 = 21, damage 1d8+12 = miss
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +14 = 31, damage 1d4+5 = 8 B,S +1d6 electrical = 1
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +14 = 15, damage 1d4+5 = miss B,S +1d6 electrical = miss
(magic) Bite to hit +14 = 33, damage 1d4+5 = 7 B,P,S +1d6 electrical = 4

(OOC: Not sure the electrical is going to hurt the Deep, like his minion Chuul was immune, but rolled separately just in case)

Effect Tracking:
Mucus slimed (only breathe underwater)
Slimed skin, -4 CON starting 30 Aug
See Invisibility
Bless
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
Mirror Image (3 images) 28r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 12/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 88/106 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+9=13 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=18 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ;
Sunday August 21st, 2022 10:15:48 AM
(concentration check fails, fortitude check fails, spending 1 hero point to reroll concentration check succeeds)

Kiwina is left with little to do but full on attack the creature. Flanking the beast with Tsak, Kiwina uses his sneak attacks and does nonlethal damage. . .
Trident primary -- AC 15 -- miss
Trident secondary -- AC 15 -- miss
Light Mace -- AC 24 -- miss
Hoof -- AC 24 -- miss
Hoof -- AC 15 -- miss
Tail (cloak) -- AC 31 -- 11 points (6 damage + 5 sneak)

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Constitution loses 4 after 3 more rounds
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Bless -- Falco
Resist Energy -- deduct 10 points from each electrical attack
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With cloak -- AC 22 (using one weapon) or 23 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - >Resist energy (used)<, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

DM Mark - "We are the Petals!" d20+17=22 ; d4=3 ;
Monday August 22nd, 2022 12:18:02 AM
Ayotnom heroically tries to resist the will of this Veiled Master, but succombs in the end. He breaks off his attack and moves away from the creature to attack the arch. Ayotnom strikes the arch, but does no accual damage (unless has a way to bypass it, the stone arch has a hardness of 8.)
Mak strikes at the arch, damaging it. He manically encourages the others to join him.
Falco again tells Mak to leave off, that the arch may yet be needed.
Elyas is disheartened to see another of the Petals fall under the Veiled Master’s spell. He begins another summoning spell.
Wil swings at the thing twice, and though those attack would have missed, he is nowhere near the creature. He finds that his Spiritual Weapon is able to affect the thing, though it misses the creature.
Rolth attacks the Veiled Master, doing a fair amount of damage. (Thanks for the reminder about the Mirror Images. So to fix that, let’s assume he did not take 12 damage, is not subject to the CON less and he has one less image.)
Kiwina attacks, and manages to damage the thing with a tail spike.

(To answer Matt’s question, I think the rules for Spiritual Weapon address this. Let me know if not.)

An interesting thing happens to the arch. Was it Mak’s blow? Did Ayotnom help? The three remaining key items stop glowing purple as stone of the arch crumbles where it’s been damaged, causing the rest to fall. As the arch falls apart, a greasy, dark purple substance seems to seep from the stone and dissipate into the surrounding water.

An interesting thing happens with the creature as well. It becomes visible, still covered in Glitterdust. This monstrosity has a long, fish-like body. It has a great maw of sharp teeth, six eyes and six long tentacles—four that end in glowing spheres, and two with what look like hands.

It says to Mak and Ayotnom, ”Well done my servants. Obedience will be rewarded. And disobedience must be punished. Now - kill this tauric abomination, kill the liontaur. The rest of you watch and learn. I may need to leave you soon, but if I do, rest assured that I will be back.”

Mak and Ayotnom are both directed to attack Rolth now that the archway is down. Since it is against Mak’s and Ayotnom’s natures to attack a fellow Petal, you both receive a new saving throw with a +2 bonus.

And since redirecting a Dominated person is a move action, the uses it’s move and standard actions to do this.

Then it directs a quickened Blindness spell at the Kiwina. DC 18 Fortitude save or be blinded.

Veiled Master - AC 30, SR 25 - Damage 12+20+8+7+11

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 69/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged. d20+13=25 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=23 ;
Monday August 22nd, 2022 1:53:21 AM
(Attack1=25 miss, Attack2=12 miss, FortSave1=17 fail lose memory/level, FortSave2=27 success no loss of CON, FortSave3=Fail mucus cloud)

Tsak can see things turning sideways but figures the best thing to do is to keep attacking the creature. However none of his blows are able to make it thru.

(OOC Tsak has lost two levels - what would this be affecting in terms of his character sheet? Is he actually rolling back levels and losing spells, skills and abilities or is he losing memories and a sense of self and connection with the petals etc? Or both?)

Mak(JamesM)82/82 HP|AC:33-AO/29/21T/20FF|CMD 34| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|19/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,PS,WF)**|1d6+10(15)x2) d20+9=27 ;
Monday August 22nd, 2022 8:25:40 AM
Mak turned to look at Rolth as the command to attack him resonated through his mind. Yes, Rolth was opinionated, filled with Hubris, and overbearing, but he was also a kind of mentor to the young nobleman. Attacking the liontaur didn't feel right. Mak looked to the visible Deep thing and to Rolth and back again as his mind reasoned out his dilemma.

"I don't think that I will." Mak sad to the Deep fish as he instead pulled out a potion and drank its contents. I'll not be subverted to your will again, Mak thought to himself as he squared himself and took a five foot step closer to the creature.

OOC:
Will Save, Domination, Roll 27. Success!
Anything Potion, Owl's Wisdom.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Bless, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, Darkvision/Freedom of Movement Length of Combat, Cat's Grace/See Invisible 1.6 Minutes, Protection from Evil 9.7 Minutes, Owl's Wisdom 3. Minutes | Cursed (Water Br.),Feelin' Fine!

DM Mark - "We are the Petals!"
Monday August 22nd, 2022 11:14:12 AM
What this creature does with it's bite is to actually bestow a Negaive Level.

Negative Level - For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed. Spellcasters do not lose any prepared spells or slots as a result of negative levels. If a creature’s negative levels equal or exceed its total Hit Dice, it dies.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 4/7 d20+8=13 ;
Monday August 22nd, 2022 11:21:26 AM
Seeing the damage to the arch is done depresses Falco a little but it is countered by the creature appearing. He locks his gaze on it and calls to the Warper-sar to steal his voice.

{Silence DC16}
{Spell Resistance if needed: 13 - which sucks}

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / XSilenceX
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+11=28 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=31 ; 4d6+36=46 ;
Monday August 22nd, 2022 1:29:30 PM
Oh no, you're not going anywhere... Elyas replies mentally when the creature says it might have to leave soon.

He finishes the summoning spell and another Orca appears right behind the fish monster. it appears ver similar ot the previous orca, bu the spot near its eye is a different shape and slightly larger.

As soon as it appears, Elyas points at the monster and a green ray springs from his hand
28 to hit vs touch AC
assuming it hits the creature it will be under the effect of Dimensional Anchor, which completely blocks extradimensional travel for 10 minutes.

The orca enacts Smite Evil and bites at the monster, but misses... (22 to hit)
[not sure if i am allowed to do this as it is a summon and not Elyas himsefl rolling the dice, but if allowed i would like to spend one hero point to reroll that attack.]
on reroll attack = 38 with a natural 20!
31 to confirm!
46 damage including the crit bonus damage
(will remove the hero point (leaving 1 remaining) if the GM says it can be used in this way

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 0/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (210/270)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
See invisibility (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
on allies
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)
Protection from Evil (Mak, Rolth) (10 minutes)
aboleth slime (1 rounds till trigger)

on others
Dimensional Anchor (10 minutes)
Celestial Orca (augmented summon) 95/95, smite evil (15 rounds)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/73- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=14 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+11=16 ;
Monday August 22nd, 2022 1:33:20 PM
Wil swings at nothing like an idiot till the dias came crashing down. He could imagine all the voices in his head shaking their own heads. This gave him an opportunity to load one of his hand crossbows. He takes a 5 foot step over the mess left by the crumbling dias.
"You should tackle one of the cursed one?" he tells himself.
"That wouldn't work. Then we will have two people out. I don't think it's a good idea." He argued.
"They are going to take out Rolth. I think Wardd has stepped from me. The weapon is not hitting the monster."

Wil fires at the deep with his hand crossbow but it gets lodged in some of the stones of the remains.
"This is exactly why weapons do not work for me," he spat. "I'm running out of offense."

(SW1: + 5 rounds)(AC: 14/14) (Att: 0)

Active Effects:

Orisons: Detect Magic-used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (101/101 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+16=20 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=23 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+4=6 ;
Monday August 22nd, 2022 4:30:59 PM
Rolth is quite satisfied that his blows have some effect, even if the thing is immune to his electrical attacks. His song tapers off as his voice gets hoarse from overuse, but he continues his raging attacks, five foot stepping closer to hem the thing in further. His morningstar swings go wide, but at least a few paws land.

+1 Morning star to hit +16 = 20, damage 1d8+11 = miss
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +11 = 20, damage 1d8+11 = miss
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +13 = 32, damage 1d4+4 = 6 B,S +1d6 electrical =
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +13 = 31, damage 1d4+4 = 6 B,S +1d6 electrical =
(magic) Bite to hit +13 = 23, damage 1d4+4 = miss B,P,S +1d6 electrical =

Effect Tracking:
Mucus slimed (only breathe underwater)
Protection from Evil
See Invisibility
Bless
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
Mirror Image (2 images) 27r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 13/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 88/106 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=32 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+12=18 ;
Monday August 22nd, 2022 6:14:12 PM
(Fort save = 32, not blind)

Kiwina tries another full attack. He doesn't hit often, but he's still in a flanking position.
Trident primary -- AC 29 -- miss
Trident secondary -- AC 26 -- miss
Light Mace -- AC 19 -- miss
Hoof -- AC 27 -- miss
Hoof -- AC 18 -- miss
Tail (cloak) -- AC 18 -- miss

So much for accomplishing anything this round. . .

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Constitution loses 4 after 2 more rounds
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Bless -- Falco
Resist Energy -- deduct 10 points from each electrical attack
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to hit
With cloak -- AC 22 (using one weapon) or 23 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - >Resist energy (used)<, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+12=24 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=28 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+10=28 ;
Monday August 22nd, 2022 10:19:50 PM
Will Save vs 22 = 24 = success

Ayotnom says to the tentacled monstrosity, "No! I will not strike my friend!"

He then takes a 5 foot step and attacks flanking with Rolth

35 vs AC; threat of Critical 28 to confirm (no crit) 10 damage

28 vs AC; miss

Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

Spells Prepared/Cast
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast,False Life, Mirror Image - cast
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

DM Mark - Bad Servants! Bad Servants! d20+10=26 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=31 ; 2d6+6=13 ; 2d6+6=15 ; 2d6+6=11 ; d6+6=11 ; d6+6=10 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ;
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 1:36:37 AM
Tsak attacks the Veiled Master, but misses the thing. (I made an post about the Negative Levels.)
Mak finds that his loyalty to his friends is stronger than the compulsion from this thing. He drinks a potion to further strengthen his resolve.
Falco tries casting Silence in the Veiled Master, but does not overcome its spell resistance.
Elyas finishes his summoning spell and calls another orca. The creature attacks but misses. (I’m not aware of any rules that a summoned creature use a hero point for their attack. But at least Elyas still has his hero point.) Elyas is not having any more blipping out, and casts Dimensional Anchor (I rolled Elyas’ spell resistance check and he succeeded against the Veiled Master’s SR.) The creature is covered in a shimmering emerald field.
Wil misses the creature with his hand crossbow, and his Spiritual Weapon misses too.
Rolth hits the thing twice.
Kiwina shakes off the Blindness spell, and attacks several times but misses.
Ayotnom likewise throws off the Veiled Master’s control and hits the thing.

The Veiled Master is now glowing green and still sparkling from the Glitterdust spell.

It seethes, shaking in rage as it speaks. ”It seems you are actually bad servants to turn on your master. Still, you should despair as you are all becoming aquatic creatures and will be left behind as I venture out on land to enslave your peoples. I shall start with the tauric races I think. They are a mockery of other land-dwelling creatures, some god’s mistake - an abomination of animals and humans that should not even exist.”

Again, it attacks.

It starts by touching Rolth with its electrically charged tentacles. Though the first attack would miss Rolth, it hits an image and dispels it. The second tentacle hits an image, ending the last one. Then two more tentacles strike Rolth for 8 and 8 electrical damage and blast his mind with waves of mental energy. Rolth must make two DC 24 Will saves. (A creature touched by one of these tentacles (regardless of whether the touch deals electricity damage) must succeed at a DC 24 Will save or be staggered for 1 round. Additional touches increase the duration of this effect by 1 round. While a creature is staggered in this manner, it must attempt concentration checks to cast spells as if it were experiencing extremely violent motion while casting (DC = 20 + spell level). )

It bites Rolth for 13 damage. The bite sucks some of the liontaur’s memories in the process - make a DC 24 Fortitude save or gain a negative level. Rolth must also make a second DC 26 Fortitude save - failure means after 4 rounds his skin will become slimy, translucent and tender, causing him to lose 4 CON.

Then, it’s two claws rake at Mak. It hits once for 11 damage. Mak must make a DC 26 Fortitude save - failure means after 4 rounds his skin will become slimy, translucent and tender, causing him to lose 4 CON.

Everyone within the mucus cloud of the creature must make a DC Fortitude Save each round. Each failure means one day of water breathing, and each subsequent failure means one additional day after this. Please keep track (though it will probably be little more than an inconvenience in the long term.)[/i]

Mucus Cloud - The creature exudes a 30-foot-radius cloud of transparent slime. All creatures in this area must succeed at a DC 26 Fortitude save each round or lose the ability to breathe air (but gain the ability to breathe water) for 24 hours. Renewed contact with this mucus cloud and failing another save extends the effect for another 24 hours.

Veiled Master - AC 30, SR 25 - Damage 68+6+6+10

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Mak(JamesM)71/82 HP|AC:33-AO/29/21T/20FF|CMD 34| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|21/16/-/-/-|(FA,WN,BS,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+10(15)x2) d20+12=17 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+16=30 ; d6+10=16 ; d6+10=15 ;
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 8:24:00 AM
Mak took a five foot step so that he was flanking the fish monster with Elyas' second orca. As he moved up he choked on the mucus a little more which must have distracted him enough to take that claw attack. He could feel the change coming over his body as he ducked and weaved with a lunge. Mak surprised himself as he scored a hit directly on the things body with his rapier sinking deeply into fishy flesh.

"Says the octopus, lobster, fish thing. A ha! Take that, you slimy abomination!" Mak yelled out triumphantly.

OOC:
Fort Save DC 26 - Mucus, Roll 17. Fail. 48 hours in waterbreathing.
Fort Save DC 26 - Con Loss, Roll 18. Fail. -4 Con in 4 rounds.
Mak - BFD, Roll 32, 35. Hit, Crit(30 Confirms). Damage 16 + 30(Crit) = 46 hp.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Bless, Flanking, Precise Strike, Mobility, Uncanny Dodge| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, Darkvision/Freedom of Movement/Bless - Length of Combat, Cat's Grace/See Invisible 1.5 Minutes, Protection from Evil 9.6 Minutes, Owl's Wisdom 2.9 Minutes |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 4/7 d20+10=27 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+8=17 ;
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 11:08:05 AM
Falco again retains the ability to breath air when out of the water. {Double clutched the d20+10 the second is nothing}

"Warper-sar help your servant weaken this foe! Curse it with weakens that it may night fight."

Calling on the Warper-Sar Falco tries to curse the creatures strength.

{Bestow Curse DC17 - -6 Str} {Spell Resistance: 17}

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Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / XBestow CurseX / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / XSilenceX
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+19=32 ; 2d6+24=35 ;
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 2:08:39 PM
Elyas begins casting another summoning spell. he has used up his strongest summons already, but more allies could still help even if they struggle to do much to the monster.

the orca continues to attack!
bite = 32 to hit, 35 damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, Stinking Cloud, Dispel Magic
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Enlarge Person - Mass
Level 5: Break Enchantment, Cone of Cold, 0/2X Summon Monster V
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (210/270)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (10 hours)
See invisibility (100 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)
on allies
Enlarge person on allies (10 minutes)
Protection from Evil (Mak, Rolth) (10 minutes)
aboleth slime (-4 con)

on others
Dimensional Anchor (10 minutes)
Celestial Orca (augmented summon) 95/95, smite evil (14 rounds)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/73- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=21 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+12=26 ;
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 6:03:19 PM
Wil casts Aid on Ayotnom(Aid grants the target a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hit points equal to 1d8 + caster level)
"I have a few smaller spells that could help so I will use these," Wil says.
(Fort Save: 26) - he does a little dance

(SW1: + 4 rounds)(AC: 21/22) (Att: 0)

Active Effects:

Orisons: Detect Magic-used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/101 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+12=15 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+16=27 ; d8+11=15 ;
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 7:50:44 PM
Rolth is unfazed by the sting of the electrical attack, but staggers under the successive magical effects that pile on from each successive attack. He at least manages to hold onto his life force, thank Domi, and manages a swing of his morningstar. He reaches deep, and heroically musters all that he can into the swing (burns a hero point to make it a hit.)

+1 Morning star to hit +16 = 27+4=31, damage 1d8+11 = 15

Will save fails twice, so staggered for 2 rounds
Fort save = 25, success to avoid negative level
Fort save = 19, fail skin will slime in 4 rounds
Fort save = 18 fail, can only breath water

Effect Tracking:
Staggered (2 rounds)
Mucus slimed (only breathe water x2)
Skin slimed (in 4 rounds)
Protection from Evil
See Invisibility
Bless
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
Mirror Image (2 images) 27r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 14/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 88/106 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=31 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+12=26 ; d8=4 ; d6=4 ;
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 7:50:51 PM
Kiwina can't help but feeling this monster does not see his as much of a threat right now. Still, he tries another full attack.
Trident primary -- AC 31 -- 8 HP (4 damage + 4 stealth)
Trident secondary -- AC 13 -- miss
Light Mace -- AC 19 -- miss
Hoof -- AC 15 -- miss
Hoof -- AC 28 -- miss
Tail (cloak) -- AC 26 -- miss

(And odds are he will get a hit in 49% of the rounds. Should've learned lesser restoration for the battle.)

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Constitution loses 4 after 1 more rounds
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian and/or mucus
Bless -- Falco
Resist Energy -- deduct 10 points from each electrical attack
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to AC
With cloak -- AC 22 (using one weapon) or 23 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - >Resist energy (used)<, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+11=19 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=24 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+10=11 ;
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 10:49:41 PM
(OOC: I missed some of the saves vs the mucus; all fails so 4 fails total now)

Ayotnom continues to attack.

30 vs AC; threat of critical; 24 to confirm so no crit; 11 piercing +2 magic damage

11 vs AC; miss

Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

Spells Prepared/Cast
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast,False Life, Mirror Image - cast
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 59/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged. d20+11=25 ;
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 12:18:25 AM
(Attack1=25)

The weakening effects of the creatures attacks are making life really difficult for Tsak. He realises that he needs a critical score just to succeed in hitting it so he decides to perform one vital strike each round. Unfortunately this round he misses. But he didn't get hit again, so that's a win. So is the fact that the magic users seem to have anchored it, and all the Petals seem to be on the same side again. Go team!

DM Mark - "Take that, you slimy abomination!" d20+30=38 ;
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 2:06:59 AM
Mak moves to hit the thing with a critical hit and a shout of triumph!
Falco tries to cast a curse on the Veiled Master, but the creature seems unaffected.
Elyas begins another summoning spell, while his orca attacks.
Wil casts Aid on Ayotnom. (Wil is Enlarged, right? He would need reach to actually be able to touch Ayhotnom.) The cleric’s Spiritual Weapon attacks but misses.
Rolth pushed through the effects of the creature and hits it for 15 points.
Kiwina manages to hit the thing, in spite of its high AC.
Ayotnom manages to pierce the creature’s defenses for 13 damage.
Tsak misses.

The orca hits the thing for 35 damage.

Oof. This thing looks beat up (it has 8 hit points left.) And desperate. And desperate times call for desperate measures, so it takes a big risk.

”You are nothing, worms. Kneel in despair and contemplate your insignificance!”

Casting on the Defensive, it successfully casts Mass Suggestion. Everyone except Elyas and the orca must make a DC 22 Will save or fall to your knees for an hour. Then it attempts to flee, moving 80’ to the east. (There are now two of them on the map to show where it will be if it survives.)

Anyone that makes their save and threatens the creature may make an attack of opportunity. The Orca is not affected by this language-based spell and may make an attack of opportunity.

Everyone within the mucus cloud of the creature must make a DC Fortitude Save each round. Each failure means one day of water breathing, and each subsequent failure means one additional day after this. Please keep track (though it will probably be little more than an inconvenience in the long term.)[/i]

Mucus Cloud - The creature exudes a 30-foot-radius cloud of transparent slime. All creatures in this area must succeed at a DC 26 Fortitude save each round or lose the ability to breathe air (but gain the ability to breathe water) for 24 hours. Renewed contact with this mucus cloud and failing another save extends the effect for another 24 hours.

Veiled Master - AC 30, SR 25 - Damage 90-5+46+35+15+8+13

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/101 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+16=17 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+16=30 ; d8+11=15 ; d8+13=21 ;
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 6:56:35 AM
Rolth feels the power of the Deep wash over his mind, and starts to fall to his knees. But then he hears (or imagines?) the voice of Queen Maab scolding him in his mind, "Now, Rolth, that would not be very heroic, would it?" and feels the nettlesome prick of an acorn cap gouge into his flank. He snaps out of his fugue, and takes an attack of opportunity against the fleeing Deep! His blow strikes home, and he pursues the Deep if necessary (50' move).

(Will save vs Mass Suggestion fails. Maab's Acorn consumed to act as hero point for a reroll on the save. 22= success!)

+1 Morning star to hit +16 = 30, damage 1d8+11 = 15

(Failed save vs mucuc cloud)

Effect Tracking:
Staggered (1 rounds)
Mucus slimed (only breathe water x3)
Skin slimed (in 3 rounds)
Protection from Evil
See Invisibility
Bless
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
Mirror Image (2 images) 27r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 14/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Mak(JamesM)71/82 HP|AC:33-AO/29/21T/20FF|CMD 34| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|21/16/-/-/-|(FA,WN,BS,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+10(15)x2) d20+21=30 ; d20+9=25 ; d6+10=11 ; d20+12=30
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 8:22:41 AM
Mak saw the creature turn to leave and struck out at it as it's words to kneel entered his mind. Enraged at the thought it would still try to control his mind Mak lunged one last time and pierced it's slimy heart.

OOC:
Will Save DC 22, Roll 25. Success!
Mak(AoO) - BFD, Roll 30 Hit! Damage 11 hp.
Mucus Cloud, DC 26. Roll 30. Success!

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Bless, Flanking, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, Darkvision/Freedom of Movement/Bless - Length of Combat, Cat's Grace/See Invisible 1.4 Minutes, Protection from Evil 9.5 Minutes, Owl's Wisdom 2.8 Minutes, -4 Con in 3 Rounds | Cursed (Water Br.),Shaking it off

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 4/7 d20+10=13 ;
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 9:08:24 AM
Falco falls to his knees as the others strike at the creature.
{WIll Save: 13}

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / XBestow CurseX / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / XSilenceX
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+18=36 ; 2d6+24=33 ; d20+10=27 ; 5d4+5=16 ;
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 12:34:14 PM
[ooc:don't forget, those who have been given protection will not be affected by suggestion. which is just Mak, Rolth, and myself. should be able to save your acorn though, Rolth.]

the orca bites at the creature as it flees, totally oblivious to whatever the fish said, it just looks tasy. and injured.
36 to hit
33 damage

Those attacks should have ended the fish. if it did not, Elyas throws a magic missile at it
SR check = 27 success
16 force damage

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/73- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=20 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+26=30 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+5=11 ;
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 3:31:10 PM
(Wil Save: 20)(Fort Save: 30 - to avoid mucus cloud)
(I forgot he was enlarged)
Wil fails to resist and falls to his knees thinking he really needs to use the command spell more.
but also mad because this has happened a few times.

(SW1: + 3 rounds)(AC: 13/11) (Att: 0)

Active Effects:

Orisons: Detect Magic-used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,

Kiwina d20+11=16 ;
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 7:16:46 PM
(will save = 16)

Kiwina drifts down to the seabed, where he kneels, while his friends deal with the abomination. As he settles down, his skin has almost finished its transformation.

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Constitution: 12 (-4 from normal)
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- Ardian and/or mucus
Bless -- Falco
Resist Energy -- deduct 10 points from each electrical attack
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to AC
With cloak -- AC 22 (using one weapon) or 23 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - >Resist energy (used)<, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Kiwina (Steve M) 88/106 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=30 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=26 ;
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 7:20:18 PM
Restoring header and rolling all those mucus saves. . .
Three successes, three failures.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 59/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged. d20+4=11 ; d20+9=24 ;
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 11:25:34 PM
(WillSave=11 Fail, FortSave=24 Fail=mucus)

Tsak's weakened will snaps. He falls to his knees, head bowed in defeat.
It can't be beaten. We've lost!

It's voice fills his head and its mucus fills his lungs. 'You're a worm' says his mind 'you end here and no-one will miss you'...

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+10=23 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+11=29 ; 3d4+3=9 ;
Thursday August 25th, 2022 12:18:33 AM
Will Save 23

AOO: 16 = miss

Fort Save: 29 = save

Ayotnom resists the command and the mucus this time around. He misses with his AOO but he chases after the creature assuming it is still standing.

He fires his magic missile with his standard action after the move.

9 force damage

DM Mark - "Take that, you slimy abomination!" d20=4 ;
Thursday August 25th, 2022 2:14:07 AM
Rolth remembers his gift of Maab and is ready to use it, but the creature’s command seems to have no effect on him. He strikes at the creature as it tries to flee.
Mak’s rage seems to overcome mental control from the thing. Or maybe it was the Protection from Evil spell. In any case, he too strikes at the fleeing monster.
Elyas is likewise protected. He readies a spell against the Veiled Master should it survive.
Ayotnom is ready to chase the thing if it flees and to even cast a spell on it.
Falco, Wil, Kiwina and Tsak fall to their knees.

Was it the blow from Rolth or Mak that felled the beast? Maybe both. In any case, the great fishy beast falls to the edge of the dias as the electric glow fades from its tentacles, seemingly dead. Or is it? Or is this another feint from this master of illusion and control?

The orca swims around, ready to defend Elyas. You hear clicks from the creature as it uses some kind of sonar to look for hidden foes.

The mucus cloud around the fallen creature begins to dissipate. Falco, Wil, Kiwina and Tsak are suddenly released from the compulsion to kneel in despair.

Those that failed a DCC 26 Fortitude Save from a bite or a claw will find that your skin and flesh has transformed into a clear, slimy membrane, and the new flesh is soft and tender (along with a CON loss.)

Those that failed one or more DC 26 Fortitude saves from the mucus cloud are able to breathe water for a total of one day per failed save, though this is hard to notice while you’re under a Water Breathing spell.

The archway appears to be a pile of stone rubble, as the sea falls quiet.

Veiled Master - AC 30, SR 25 - Dead?

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Mak(JamesM)51/62 HP|AC:31-AO/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+8(15)x2)
Thursday August 25th, 2022 9:00:01 AM
Mak was there when the monster was slain, so it would have to be really good at faking it if it were still alive. So he stood there for half a moment before his legs gave out under him and he floated to the bottom where the stone platform rested. There he just stared up at the monstrosity they had just defeated.

"Well." Mak started with a fatigued voice. "at the very least we don't have to worry about the Deep any more, though I wonder why it had us destroy the arch. Didn't want to be sent back? Near as I can tell no more can come through either. I do have a feeling it's not done with us just yet." he said looking at the translucent skin of his arm.

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, -4 Con in 0 Rounds | Condition: Water Breathing Curse, Scratched

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 4/7
Thursday August 25th, 2022 9:31:57 AM
Standing up Falco looks about.

"Anyone want to stab that thing a bunch more times? I would prefer to be sure it is fully dead before I use some group healing. Really just fully dead regardless would be good."

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / XBestow CurseX / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / XSilenceX
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (60/89) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 26) | d20+16=35 ;
Thursday August 25th, 2022 9:55:55 AM
Rolth lets his rage subside, with the foe apparently slain. He'll keep a wary eye out for reanimation or other threats as he uses his calming touch on himself to avoid the inevitable post-rage fatigue.

"Let's not forget to recover the magic items from the fallen arch, search for other loot, and recover Ardian's body and effects. Can anyone remove this slimy condition?"

(Perception =35)

Effect Tracking:
Mucus slimed (only breathe water x3)
Skin slimed (in 2 rounds)
Protection from Evil
See Invisibility
Bless
Bull’s Strength
Freedom of Movement
Water Breathing
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 12/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 14/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/73- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=12 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+5=24 ;
Thursday August 25th, 2022 11:09:29 AM
"I will stab the thing," Wil says and loads his hand crossbow but he is shaken from the command spell and drops the bolt. (Att: 12)
"I imagine it not a threat so my magic bow will do nothing but if needed it is ready."
"How do we recover from our spell conditions?"

(SW1: + 2 rounds)(AC: 29/24) (Att: 0)

Active Effects:

Orisons: Detect Magic-used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/86 [88/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=25 ;
Thursday August 25th, 2022 8:31:50 PM
"Any chance more than one thing escaped the arch?" Kiwina's in a pessimistic mood. Could have something to do with the clear skin, which he is worried might harden into a chuul-like shell over the next few days. "After we gather things, check the body, and look for anything else around, we can go find the Rose."

(Perception = 25 looking for signs of further trouble)

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Constitution: 12 (-4 from normal)
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- 3 more days
Bless -- Falco
Resist Energy -- deduct 10 points from each electrical attack
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to AC
With cloak -- AC 22 (using one weapon) or 23 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - >Resist energy (used)<, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d8+3=6 ; d8+3=9 ;
Thursday August 25th, 2022 10:54:51 PM
Ayotnom attempts to Coup De Grace the helpless master fish thingy in case it isn't actually dead

15 damage and if the fish thing is still alive it must make a DC 25 Fort Save or Die

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 59/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged.
Friday August 26th, 2022 12:44:48 AM
Tsak gives himself a shake. He still feels horribly weak.

I suspect its dead for now. But who knows what the future holds. I think we need to go back and see the apprentice, see what he knows.

DM Mark - "Can anyone remove this slimy condition?" d20=19 ;
Friday August 26th, 2022 2:31:06 AM
Mak is relieved the thing is dead and collapses in relief. He wonders why the thing wanted the arch destroyed, and worries that his skin has somehow been transformed.
Falco asks someone to stab the thing many times before he channels energy. He doesn’t want to heal that thing again.
Rolth releases his rage and fatigue sets in. He reminds everyone to recover the items that were used to activate the arch and search the area.
Wil is relieved to be released from the Mass Suggestion spell, and wonder how to be released from his other conditions.
Kiwina worries more than just this creature may have been released from the arch. He also worries that his skin condition may progress further. He suggests a return to the Rose after checking things here.
Ayotnom takes no chances and performs a coup de grace to ensure the thing is dead. It does not move or react as he does so.
Tsak is quite sure the thing is dead now. He suggests returning to Ardian’s tower to find his apprentice.

Elias, Rolth, Kiwina, and Mak are somewhat horrified their skin and flesh are tender, slimy and translucent. (Did I leave anyone out?)

Ardian’s body gently sways in the water here. His body looks desiccated and his face is frozen in a rictus of despair. Perception DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: { he wears two rings and there is something shiny around his neck.}

What’s left of the large fishy creature also sways in the water, though at this point Ayotnom has essentially severed it in two.

The fallen rocks of the arch remain.

Perception DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: { there is something shiny in the remains of the gate.}

Perception DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: { you notice there are several large emeralds set in the remains of the gate.}

Underwater rules are here.

Here is your map.

Mak(JamesM)51/62 HP|AC:31-AO/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+8(15)x2) d20+13=32 ; d20+13=30 ;
Friday August 26th, 2022 8:48:55 AM
"Hey. Someone want to grab those gemstones in the arch debris?" Mak said from his seated position while looking out into the gloom at Ardian's corpse. The magic that allowed him to move was still working so he quickly arrived at the corpse and started searching it and checking on the man. .

"I suppose there's no need to return to Wedding City, unless someone wants to inform the authorities that the danger has passed and Ardian's involvement in it."

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, -4 Con | Condition: Water Breathing Curse, Just a scratch

OOC:
Perception +13, Roll 32 - Arch
Perception +13, Roll 30 - Ardian

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 4/7 4d6=13 ; 4d6=13 ;
Friday August 26th, 2022 9:10:34 AM
"Thank you Ayotnom. Lets see if I can clean up some wounds first."

{Channel: 13} {Channel: 13}

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / XBestow CurseX / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / XSilenceX
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 4/7 d20+14=20 ; d4=2 ;
Friday August 26th, 2022 9:14:12 AM
With the bulk of the healing done Falco moves to Kiwana and casts lesser restoration.

{Lesser Restoration: 2}

{Perception: 20}

Spotting the gemstones Falco will grab them if no one else does.

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / XBestow CurseX / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / XSilenceX
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=39 ;
Friday August 26th, 2022 11:50:44 AM
(Perception = 39)

"Thank you, Falco." Kiwina says. Kiwina waits to see if Falco's spell helps with his skin condition or dispels his strength loss. Mak is checking Ardian's body and Falco is going through the debris. Kiwina continues watching for new threats while they do so.

Effects:
Actions by the three ghostly centaurs that accompany Kiwina do not affect the the encounter.
Strength: 10 (-4 from normal) -- enemy
Constitution: 12 (-4 from normal)
Freedom of Movement -- Ardian, 3.5 hours?
Water Breathing -- 3 more days
Bless -- Falco
Resist Energy -- deduct 10 points from each electrical attack
Cloak of the Manta Ray -- 60' swim speed, extra attack, +1 to AC
With cloak -- AC 22 (using one weapon) or 23 (using two weapons)

Spells and abilities:
Ranger
1 - >Resist energy (used)<, calm animals
Druid
0 - Detect magic, flare, guidance, light
1 - Obscuring mist, cure light wounds, >faerie fire (used)<, shillelagh
2 - Fog cloud, chill metal, >bull's strength (used)<
Aumakua have 1st level ranger spell
Storm burst -- unlikely to work underwater?

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+11=25 ;
Friday August 26th, 2022 12:19:06 PM
Elyas looks at his newly clear skin with a mix of revulsion and curiosity. He sees that several others have similar skin now.
He tries to recall anything about an affliction like this and how one might cure it
knowledge nature = 25

Elyas looks around with the rest of his see invisibility effect along with detect magic, looking for any further threats.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/73- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=31 ;
Friday August 26th, 2022 6:18:34 PM
Perception: 31
"Fine, I'll do it," Wil says abruptly.
He then performs the last rites on the corpse.
"This was not a nice guy and doesn't deserve favor with Gargul," Wil protests till he sees the gems remaining in the rubble and goes to fetch them.. of course checking for traps along the way.
"What did that musky goo do to us? I'm feeling a little too comfortable in the water. I have the braid in my pocket."
(+3 days, it is days, right?)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (74/77) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 26) |
Friday August 26th, 2022 9:18:19 PM
Rolth thanks Falco for the healing, and moves to Elyas. He touches the tattoos on his wrist and says a brief word of prayer to Domi, providing the benefit of a lesser restoration to our doughty wizard. That done, he asks Mak what he found on Ardian's body, and suggests that going back to Wedding City might be worthwhile to see what else the fellow might have hidden in his lair, after we report back to the authorities as promised. Might even be a reward in that for us!

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+16=26 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=20 ;
Sunday August 28th, 2022 8:39:27 PM
Ayotnom casts Detect magic again and studies the rings and necklace on Ardian's body as well as the shiny emeralds in the remains of the gate. He shares any observations he gleans with his friends.

Perception: 26
Perception: 34
Perception: 33

Know[arcana]: 31, 26, 20, 31
Spellcraft: 37, 33, 38, 20

Water Breathing
Freedom of Movement
Elixir of Swimming - +10 to swim checks for 1 hour
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC 12 hours
Extended False Life - 10 temporary HP - 12 hours or until discharged
Extended Shield - +4 shield bonus to AC - 12 minutes
Haste : + 30 speed, +1 to AC, Reflex Saves and attack rolls
Bless : + 1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear

Spells Prepared/Cast
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Magic Missile
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast,False Life, Mirror Image - cast
3rd: Extended False Life - cast, Haste, Heroism

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged.
Monday August 29th, 2022 12:18:39 AM
Tsak too wonders if the damage done to him will be permanent. As the healing spells wash over him he feels better. As good as he can, but not as good as he was.

Yes we should notify the council. And we should also talk to Ardian's apprentice. Maybe this explains his strange behaviour and he was onto something. Knew more than us at any rate.

DM Mark - "Can anyone remove this slimy condition?"
Monday August 29th, 2022 1:40:42 AM
Mak notices the gemstones in the archway. He asks that someone to check on them while he checks Ardien's body. He finds two rings and a necklace.
Falco channels energy to heal everyone for 26 points of damage. Then he moves to Kiwina and casts Lesser Restoration hoping to restore some of his lost CON, however this has no effect on the centaur
Kiwina thanks Falco for his help but notices his skin condition has not changed. He keeps a sharp eye out for trouble.
Elyas looks at his skin condition to try to puzzle out what's going on. He's not sure but he knows there's nothing natural about this, something seems to have been permanently changed.
Wil moves to Arden's body and commends his soul into gargles care.
Rolth uses his tattoo to cast lesser restoration on alias but again it seems to have no effect on the wizard's condition. He suggests that the party returned to Wedding City to report back to the authorities there.
Ayotnom casts Detect magic on the rings and necklace as well as the shiny emeralds in the remains of the gate. He tells the others these are a Ring of Freedom of Movement, A Ring of Protection +4, and a Necklace of Adaptation. The gems and the remains of the arch have some residual magic on them but there are no longer any permanent enchantments.
Tsak agrees with Roth about returning to Wedding City to talk to the officials there and to seek out this apprentice. He worries a bit about his condition.

The party is no longer pressed for time. Removing the gems would ordinarily take some strength and skill checks but since you have the time, with careful work you're able to remove eight rather large emeralds that were incorporated into the stone of the gate. You also find the remaining three keys/items that were used to open the gate.

Appraise DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: { each emerald is worth about 2,000 gp.}

The strange translucent skin condition is vexing. No one has seen anything like this before.

Knowledge Dungeoneering DC 24 or Knowledge Planes DC 26: Highlight to display spoiler: { the skin and flesh of the person have actually been permanently transformed. Curing disease or perhaps removing an enchantment or similar would be necessary to remove this condition.}
Healing DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: { this may be some sort of disease but the effect right now is permanent. You think that this condition would require the person to remain in an aquatic environment; you're not sure how well they would do on land.}

Technically speaking, none of you know that the water breathing effect is on you since you have spells and some of your items that replicate this effect.

The sea seems strangely quiet and calm after your recent battle. Small fishes return. As the water ebbs and flows, plant growth and fish sway gently in the water.

Mak(JamesM)62/62 HP|AC:31-AO/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+8(15)x2) d20+7=22 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+4=18 ;
Monday August 29th, 2022 8:48:28 AM
Mak returned with Ardian's rings and necklace. "You know. We should probably search Ardian's place to make certain he didn't leave any instructions on how to do this again. That is if this affliction doesn't prevent us from doing so. We should make for the surface as our water breathing magic will soon expire and the rise to the surface will be a long one as we shouldn't rise any faster than our bubbles or suffer from water sickness. (Waterbreathing might negate that, but Mak doen't know anything about how the spell works.)

OOC:
Dungeoneering +7, Roll 22, Fail.
KS: Planes +3, Roll 7, Fail.
Survival +4, Roll 18

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 7 |, -4 Con | Condition: Water Breathing Curse, Feelin' Fine!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 4/7 d20+3=16 ;
Monday August 29th, 2022 9:57:11 AM
{Heal: 16}

"I do not think we will all do well on land right now. The skin condition will probably keep you in or near the water until we can find a cure. If I rest I can try and treat it as a curse or a illness maybe."

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / XBestow CurseX / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / XSilenceX
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+2=3 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=14 ;
Monday August 29th, 2022 2:39:07 PM
Elyas has absolutely no idea what is causing the skin condition. he has limited knowledge of medicine, and is drawing a total blank (natural 1 for a 3 on heal)

"I know this is not a natural effect. but i do not have knowledge of what may be causing this. However, if it is an outside affliction cast upon us perhaps some of my spells can help us. I will attempt to do what i can while we are here, and perhaps Falco will have more options for us tomorrow. Can't hurt to try now right?"

Elyas will try his spells on himself first unless someone is eager to volunteer.

First he will try a dispel magic on himself against the skin condition. it does nothing, but there is not enough info to know if it was because of a bad spell (hey look another natural 1) or because it is the wrong thing to attempt...

second, during the time where others are chipping away at the stones and examining the magical items, Elyas uses 10 minutes to cast a break enchantment on himself. and... nothing happens. (natural 4 this time! 4 times as good...)

"OK, well I will prepare more of those spells tomorrow and we can try again... I am having trouble focusing down here for some reason..."

Mak(JamesM)62/62 HP|AC:31-AO/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+8(15)x2)
Monday August 29th, 2022 3:25:07 PM
Mak thought to add. "If we approach the crew of the Rose, it might be best for those without the skin affliction to do so first to avoid any misunderstandings."

With that Mak made his way to the surface, floating slowly upward.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=14 ; d8+3=5 ;
Monday August 29th, 2022 3:31:12 PM
(Heal: 14)
"I'm not sure how much I can figure out about the translucent skin issue. I may have to poll a friend or two to see if they have any advice." Wil says.
He casts cure light wounds on himself (Heal 4: 5hp)
"I can cast a few more light wounds and I have a serious slot too. Does anyone need a hand or first aid? If we got everything, we should head back to the ship for rest. Should we keep the boat under the water?"

Orisons: Detect Magic-used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield-used, Magic Weapon, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used - D: Aid
- (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds
Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used,

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (74/77) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 26) | d20+7=22 ; d20+3=18 ;
Monday August 29th, 2022 6:23:22 PM
"Let me work with you to figure these maladies out, Wil and Falco. Oh, hey, wow, I've not heard of anything exactly like this skin thing, but it seems like maybe it is a disease, and boy does it look persistent or permanent! That might help us know what kind of aid to seek or spells to cast. Otherwise, I agree with Mak, let's take our loot and get out of here." With that, he helps gather the loot and starts to slowly swim to the surface, staying with the party on the way up.

Heal =18 success to learn about the skin goo
KS Dungeoneering = 18, fail

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=18 ;
Monday August 29th, 2022 7:45:13 PM
(Heal = 18)

As Kiwina sees the small fish approaching, he knows that the spirits of the area are not worried about more violence. "Well then, let's return to the Rose. We don't know how long that will take and can't be too long about it." Kiwina pulls out the compass that points to the ship, so they can take the most direct route to it.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28 d20+5=8 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=3 ;
Monday August 29th, 2022 11:43:31 PM
Appraise 8
Know Dungeon: 25
Know Planes: 11
Healing: 21

Ayotnom says, "I don't know how much the gems are worth but with respect to that slimy skin condition some of our party has contracted that looks more like a cure disease or break enchantment situation so those who know those spells will need to prepare them and cast them. Also if this is some sort of disease it would seem that those afflicted need to stay in an aquatic environment for now. I don't know how they'd do on land but hopefully with the proper spells we can remove this seemingly permanent effect."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged.
Monday August 29th, 2022 11:47:03 PM
Tsak follows along, taking his time, to get back to the Rose.

When they get there he'll happily go aboard and explain to the sailors that they won the day but some of the party look a bit... different. He and Ramsay take the boat below the waves so the others can get on board more comfortabley, out of direct sunlight.

DM Mark - What Now?
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 1:31:33 AM
Mak suggests returning to Ardian’s tower to search the place. He's also worried that the Petals water breathing spell will soon expire. He also thinks it might be wise to approach the Rose with caution since several people look a bit different.
Falco thinks the skin affliction may be some sort of disease, but he is sure that those afflicted will not do well on land.
Elyas Elias tries to remove the condition with the Dipel Magic but this does not work. Then he tries casting Break Enchantment, which does work and even restores his CON.
Wil will heal himself and suggest heading back to the ship. He wonders if it might be best to return with the ship underwater.
Rolth agrees this affliction must be some sort of disease, and he does not think it will simply go away. He also votes for a quick return to the ship.
Kiwina is ready to return to the Rose.
Ayotnom believes the skin affliction is some sort of permanent affliction, and that Cure Disease or Break Enchantment may help. He also thinks that those afflicted may need to stay in the water.
Tsak swims up to the Rose and ready the crew for the changed pedals. He suggests sailing underwater will make it easier for those afflicted.

The Petals finish up their searching and casting spells. They're still not sure what's causing this exactly but they think they may have some answers so they return to the ship to see what they can do.

Upon their return they have Rolth, Kiwina, and Mak lag behind with their slimy, translucent skin and flesh. This was wise because they soon notice the crew is apprehensive about Rolth, Kiwina, and Mak, given that sailors are often just superstitious to begin with. Some are worried they might also catch this disease.

However something more alarming happens when you reach the surface those who were affected with water breathing by the mucus cloud (all but Elyas and Ayotnom?) find that they cannot breathe air, and they're not sure if this affliction is permanent or temporary. Also those afflicted with the skin disease find that time spent out of water quickly becomes very painful, and they must either be submerged or have their skin somehow kept wet.

Ramsey tries to take the ship below the waves but it no longer seems to work - the ship is no longer able to sail beneath water.

You are a couple days out from Wedding City. Three of the petals must stay wet, and I think most of the rest are unable to breathe air at present. What do you do?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (77/77) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 26) | d6=5 ;
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 6:41:28 AM
Rolth will channel healing as the Petals gather near and on the ship, healing each for 5hp of damage. He proposes, "Let us move toward the city, with those of us breathing water perhaps trailing behind by ropes so that we can stay immersed for now. But near the surface in case this breathing malady wears off on its own. And with some of the crew keeping a close watch on those in the water, in case some further distress emerges."

Mak(JamesM)62/62 HP|AC:31-AO/27/19T/19FF|CMD 32| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|17/12/-/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF)**|1d6+8(15)x2)
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 8:15:47 AM
"Did you just suggest we be keel hauled?" Mak asked. "Thats not going to be fun. You know that's a form of torture, right? We should just stay here and wait until we have a solution. Elyas seems to have solved the skin problem, perhaps he can fix this breathing thing too."

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 7 |, -4 Con | Condition: Water Breathing Curse, Feelin' Fine!

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 10:03:37 AM
"that sounds.... painful Rolth. We are in no hurry we should not put our friends through such torture. Luckily my magic was able to cure my skin condition, in the morning I will prepare several more of those spells and at least solve that problem. the water breathing issue... I don't know. We can try more dispel magic or cure spells, but it might need to wear off on its own. Those who can't breathe air should find a spot underwater for the night. without our traitorous guide the rest of us cannot breathe underwater for long, so I will stay on the ship and prepare for tomorrow

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 11:32:00 AM
Wil gasps, attempts to find something to put water in, and eventually, hopefully, finds a bucket. He looks silly with his head in a bucket but at least he is breathing.
In between, gasps, he tells the group he believes he was struck three times, so what does that mean?
"Maybe someone can fashion a container we can wear on our heads?" he says in a broken, gasping fashion.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 7/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 4/7
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 12:33:43 PM
Falco is a little crestfallen. So far nothing about this has felt all that heroic. An enemy that hides and robs the ability to breath air is not what he pictured when he left his home all that time ago.

"Some ropes seem just the answer. With luck the breathing will wear off soon. Either way I can prepare some spells that may help us once I rest."

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / XDimensional AnchorX
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / XBestow CurseX / XDispel MagicX / XBlindness DeafnessX
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) / XSilenceX
1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / XShield of FaithX / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=16 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+23=37 ;
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 9:42:14 PM
Kiwina's not sure about being towed. "I'd like to find a relatively shallow spot if we're going to sleep underwater. In any case, we should keep watches not only for whatever may happen by but for an end to this breathing affliction." [Know geography = 16; know nature = 24; survival = 37 to find a location for quick return to the surface if needed, but defensible]

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 12:03:10 AM
(OOC: Sorry I forgot to mark it; no I'm impacted by the Mucus 4 times over)

Ayotnom says, "Why don't we have the ship go into underwater mode? Perhaps we can figure out a way to contract the bubble and have maybe parts of the rigging and crow's nest actually underwater with the rest of the ship fully protected? In that way those of us that need to breathe water could either hold onto the rigging, tie ourselves to the upper parts of the mast or take turns in the crow's nest at least until people can start preparing break enchantment and cure disease"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath 1 day, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged.
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 12:59:45 AM
Tsak looks at Ayotnom We tried the submersible thing, not working any more. P'raps since our benefactor turned on us and died...

That's almost the last of his air, with a whoop Tsak once again swan dives off the side of the boat into the green water below. He breathes in thru the water and comes to the surface.

I'll just stay here until we figure it out or it wears off. A rope would be nice, I'd prefer it if you stayed in the one spot rather than sailing off! Does anyone have a spear, I may be able to catch dinner? he yells.

DM Mark - Where Now? d100=90 ; d100=4 ; d100=83 ;
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 1:59:32 AM
Rolth suggests that some of the Petals could be towed behind the ship through the water as it goes.
Mak is not having this. He suggests remaining at anchor here until their problems can be solved either through magic or by hoping some effects will wear off.
Elyas agrees that perhaps dragging people through the water is not the best approach he suggests waiting as well.
Wil climbs aboard and finds he cannot breathe so he gets a bucket of water and periodically plunges head in for a breath. This may work for a few minutes, but soon becomes exhausting.
Falco prefers his opponents to be more straightforward than this Veiled Master proved to be. He also suggests the party wait where they are until spells can be brought to bear to solve these issues.
Kiwina suggests finding a shallow spot where perhaps the pedals could rest, but alas they're in fairly deep water and it would take a day or two of sailing to get to a shallow area.
Ayotnom suggest taking the ship under water.
Tsak reminds the minotaur that the ship seems to have lost its ability to sell beneath the waves. He's fine staying in the water hoping the effect will wear off soon.

The weather has turned a bit stormy and while it causes the boat to rock staying where it is, the bad weather would make being dragged back far worse. The pedals decide to wait this out.

Their decision is rewarded as the following day Elias is able to prepare some Break Enchantment spells and Falco and Wil can cast Remove Disease and Remove Curse spells that seem to work. You find it takes a few days for everyone's water breathing to wear off, so everyone can climb back aboard. Soon, everyone is right as rain. Which is fitting, because it’s raining. Fortunately Ramsey had an empty hold and a full purse, so you find the Rose is well provisioned with food and water for a few weeks. And the food is pretty good too. Good ol’ Ramsey.

Soon the ship is underway and in a couple days it returns under relatively smooth sailing to anchor outside of Wedding City. A longboat approaches the ship asking if they wish to come ashore.

What do you do and where do you go first? Do you seek out the authorities, do you seek out Ardian’s tower, do you look for something else?

Everyone may level up to 11th level. The last encounter with the Veiled Master was rather difficult, and everyone contributed. In addition to the one hero point for leveling up, everyone gets two additional hero points!

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|15/10/5/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(MS)Attack 1(20)x3)
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 8:35:15 AM
Once Mak could safely board the Rose he gave Wil, Elyas, and Falco a sodden hug for the magical aid. Afterwards he spent his time tending to Elmer and drying his clothing and equipment out. He checked with Falco about the fresh water supply before soaking his gear in fresh water to remove the salt, then hung it up to dry in the cargo hold out of the rain. In the meantime he had extra clothes and his chain shirt.

He'd forgotten to remove his rations from his haversack, so those were ruined, otherwise he was satisfied about everything. He also thought to recover his bow since he'd left it aboard with his arrows. Otherwise Mak took time to train with Ayotnom with his rapier. (Mak is Duelist 3 Fighter 8 now)

Once on land, Mak was going to buy extra clothing since he'd likely be going back into those lands where human clothing had to be tailored. He didn't care about tailored clothing as it reminded him of the privilege his family had in Aisildur at the expense of others. He still had a heartseeded relative or two he'd like to kill.

Mak suggested they make their way quietly to Ardian's tower and ransack the place. Once they were satisfied they'd collected what they needed and had it on the Rose, then they could contact the authorities.

OOC: Did we keep Ardian's body?

Level 11 complete and ready for review.
Purchasing 3 Explorer's Outfits
Having his uniform cleaned and repaired
He also plans a trip to the catacombs once treasure has been distributed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 9:16:10 AM
As things slowly get sorted out Falco is feeling more positive about recent events. They did win after all and, eventually, his feathers will dry all the way through though some molting may be involved at this point.

falco agrees with the plan to check out Ardian's tower, a discussion with the apprentice seems appropriate as well. He prepares a spell that may compel honesty for any discussion.

__________________________

Active Spells: Bless / Water Breathing / Freedom of Movement / Shield of Faith
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 10:24:52 AM
Elyas was also going to suggest going back to Ardian's tower. his apprentice needed to know what had happened, and the tower may have further information from Ardian's research or other valuable stuff. Considering Wedding City's general lack of nosey people the Petals could probably hole up in the tower as long as they felt like it

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 26) |
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 5:19:38 PM
Rolth thanks the casters for returning us to our normal states. He is good with seeking out the tower and apprentice first, but does think it might be worth recontacting Algus later.

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 6:17:02 PM
Kiwina agrees with the suggestions so far. Rainard did seem to be keeping tabs on some of Ardian's doings, which might be useful to know -- especially if there is more to do concerning the Deep. And they had agreed to share information with the local government.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 6:27:36 PM
Wil is happy to finally be free of the water bucket.
“So distracted I heard no voices,” he laughed.
“I need to do some WLA training. Are there some good shield-like potions?”

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28
Thursday September 1st, 2022 12:02:41 AM
Ayotnom says, "I think we should secure Ardian's tower first. Who knows what kind of knowledge the old coot could have been sitting on in there beside the deep. We can then go to the authorities in a position of strength having not only dealt with the threat of the Deep but taken care of a rogue spellcaster serving the deep living in their ranks."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath 1 day, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged.
Thursday September 1st, 2022 12:56:03 AM
(OOC has Tsak's level disadvantage been restored or is there some other spell/special thing required for that?)

Tsak makes his way out of the water once his ability to breathe in it wears off. It was a bit of fun to be a fish for a day, but he's happy to be back on dry deck. Esmerelda has watched him swimming around but didn't make her way into the water to join him. He cooks up a couple of the small fish he caught and shares them with her at the evening meal.

I think we should definitely talk to Rainard. Not sure about ransacking the tower as I guess it belongs to the apprentice now.

DM Mark - Where's Rainard?
Thursday September 1st, 2022 2:11:51 AM
Mak suggests going to Ardian's tower to ransack the place. He would also like to buy some new clothing.
Falco and Elyas agree with returning to Ardian’s tower.
Rolth,Kiwina and Ayotnom will go to Ardian’s tower, but intend to meet with some of the local authorities afterwards.
Wil wants to seek out some training and potions.
Tsak would like to talk to Rainard, Ardian’s assistant. He’s not sure the Petals should ransack the place though.

(For those with negative levels you will need to use a restoration spell to get rid of them.)

You are taken ashore in the longboat and you give the man a few silver. The docks and warehouses are busy, with folk moving here and there. You are greeted with some nods and the usual smells - fish and seaweed, wet wood and stone, wood smoke and the smell of cooking food. You see a few couples with their wedding bonds and veils.

You're asked if you need a guide which you decline, and you make your way up to Arden's Tower. Once there you knock on the door, and are met by Rainard. The crow-like tengu wizard blinks as he looks at you, and a look crosses his face. Was that concern? Hard to tell with the large beak and feathered face of a tengu. ”Where is Ardien. What's happened? Oh please come in, come in, how can I help you? Why are you back without Ardien? Is he in trouble? Did he send you back here?” He takes a step back, apprehension in his voice.

"Wait - something's gone wrong, hasn't it? Have you spoken with the Wedding City officials? Are they on their way?"

The entryway is tidy enough. He will lead you into the larger room, and it remains a tidy mess - books and scrolls are everywhere. The observant will note that there have been some attempts to organize things since you were last here, but it’s all still a jumbled mess.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:35-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,PY)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+2=10 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+14=21
Thursday September 1st, 2022 9:17:46 AM
Mak had to be detoured from no less than 5 taverns by Tsak's gentle nudging as they passed them along the way to Ardian's tower. As he looked back at them longingly the lanky duelist made as if to bolster himself against the insanity that was Rainard.

Diplomacy was needed here so Mak was ready to step up. "What do you know of the Deep?" Mak asked aggressively as he pushed into the room with a hand on his weapon.

OOC:
Diplomacy +2, Roll 10
Intimidation +7, Roll 24.

**Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Parry, Mobility| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 |, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | Parry: Opponent has to roll greater than 21 to hit Mak with its first attack.

ROOC: I mean really? He can roll a 21 and still hit an AC of 31? or does the enemy have to roll twice? Why did Mak even bother to parry. What does parry even do anymore? That feature class is such a waste.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+9=18 ;
Thursday September 1st, 2022 11:06:47 AM
{Sense Motive: 18 - looking to see if he assumed we would not come back)

Falco watches the interaction to see what he can pick up. He assumes that the apprentice was in on the issues they had with Ardien. Also, before arriving he had let the petals know that he had prepared Zone of Truth in case it is needed.

CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=31 ;
Thursday September 1st, 2022 5:07:07 PM
Wil attends some WLA training, not sure if this prevents him from joining the group at Ardians.
but he is able to WLA Level 4 -
He also visits the Catacombs

(Perception: 31) - if it does join the party and listens to the guy he calls, the Butler.

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=15 ;
Thursday September 1st, 2022 8:18:37 PM
"Ardian's dead, Rainard. Now we need to know what you know about the Deep." He doesn't say it unkindly. Kiwina isn't happy that Mak decided to browbeat the servant, but human's aren't known for their diplomacy.

Kiwina watches Rainard's reaction. sense motive = 15, which won't detect enchantments other than dominate person

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 26) | d20+19=34 ; d20+23=38 ;
Thursday September 1st, 2022 8:22:51 PM
Rolth will also closely watch and listen to Rainard's reaction to all this, looking for signs of trickery or other malign intent. He adds his own questions, although in a friendlier tone than Mak, "Why would you expect the Wedding City officials to be coming? What do you think they would want to do here?"

Sense Motive = 34
Diplomacy = 38

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28
Thursday September 1st, 2022 10:24:18 PM
Ayotnom says to Rainard, "How much did you know about the game Ardian was playing Rainard? Were you apprentice in his objective of bringing back the deep and becoming eternally youthful or just in learning the arcane arts? Be honest with us and it will go better for you. Considering the value Wedding City officials place on knowledge and the fact the local eccentric arcanist died in combat serving the Deep I would argue his collection of knowledge is claimable as spoils of war considering The Deep wanted to enslave everyone and I think we prevented that from happening so I think we have a claim on this arsenal of knowledge. Now if you were just his apprentice then no harm no foul you can't be held responsible for your master's actions but if you were helping him then we certainly have ourselves a pickle."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: u/w breath 1 day, freedom of mvmt, haste, enlarged.
Friday September 2nd, 2022 1:09:33 AM
Tsak knew Mak was thirsty and figured he was gonna take it out on someone. Rainard is a wizard, and he's also an apprentice, so fair game really.

Say pilgrim, you don't happen to have any restoration spells on hand do ya? he says as he eyes the jumbled mess.

The authorities may be a good idea, but my guess is that Ardien won't be joining us. How close were you two anyways?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Friday September 2nd, 2022 1:11:40 AM
(OOC status' updated)

Tsak figures Mak has the intimidation thing down, so he stays chill. Kinda 'good mercenary, bad mercenary'

DM Mark - Where's Rainard? d20=5 ;
Friday September 2nd, 2022 3:13:00 AM
The crow-like Rainard has invited the Petals into Ardian’s tower.
Mak demands that Rainard tell him what he knows of the Deep, threatening him with violence as he does so.
Falco watches.
Wil watches, thinking he must seek out training and equipment after this.
Kiwina tells Rainard that Ardian is dead, also asking what he knows of the Deep.
Rolth tries to strike a friendlier tone, asking "Why would you expect the Wedding City officials to be coming? What do you think they would want to do here?"
Ayotnom likewise wants to know what Rainard knew about the Deep, possibly giving the man an out if he was not involved.
Tsak asks if Rainard has a Restoration spell handy, and if he and Ardian were close.
Elyas

(As a reminder, this Rainard is someone the Petals rescued from the sea. He was very grateful and appreciative of the Petals at that time.)

Mak stands more than a foot above Rainard, and the little wizard is certainly intimidated.

Fear in his eyes, he says, ”Ardian was seeking some sort of power or thing - that's about all I know. He was studying spells and sigils and rituals related to this thing, and was pretty consumed by this study. He was always pretty secretive. Sometimes I’d hear him talking to himself. All I really know about the Deep is what I heard you folks tell Ardian, but I guess maybe that was the creature he was seeking. I remember him telling you he wanted to help seal it in so I guess that's where he wanted to go. He seemed pleased that you were helping him, I know that."

Then he stammers in a small voice, ”Did, did you kill Ardian? Um, what did he do? I never really liked him anyway, but it was a job and shelter.”

He continues, ”The authorities? Oh, I just wanted to see if they had been notified about Ardian’s death. You see, if they knew he already died they would come and take control of this place and lock it down. They’re kinda jerks about stuff around here. He did have some distant family I think, but he didn’t like them. I suppose they might try to get Ardian’s things to them, but really all the research and secrets here - they’ll probably just pack it all up and cart it away. They never really approved of what he did, but wouldn’t interfere - it’s not their way. But now that he’s gone…who cares about all this now?”

“Do you need to worry about the authorities right now? Not really and not for a while. They don’t come poking around folks’ homes much - it’s not their way. They’re more live and let live. At least until somebody dies anyway. Then they swoop in and take charge. Ayotnom said this stuff is all yours, but good like convincing the authorities of that.

“Things of value? There’s some, I suppose, but he was careful not to keep much money here. Always afraid someone might rob him and didn’t trust the locals to back him up. He also liked to play poor when a relative or acquaintance showed up looking for money. Didn’t really have any friends.

“I suppose you can just take what you want. I mean I can't really stop you, and I don’t care about this stuff. Or about this old musty place. I best pack my things before those authorities take over though. I’m ready to leave Fargunia - they’re weird. In fact, we should all clear outta here before folks in charge find out Ardian’s gone for good.”

The high Sense Motive checks will tell you that the intimidation worked. Rainard is fearful of you, he is being compliant under duress, he does not really like you right now, he is anxious to leave but not in a hurry when he heard the authorities have not yet been notified. Intimidation is useful, but it has a cost.

There are certainly a lot of books, written materials and scrolls and such here. You could spend weeks here and still not go through everything. Does it have value? Probably to the right person. Is it yours to take? I guess that depends on whom you ask.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday September 2nd, 2022 8:14:04 AM
“What do you guys think of setting up a place here? With all the scrolls and information. It could be useful to have a place to store things. It would give us time to work through all this. Just spouting off, let me know if I’m just crazy,” Wil says.
“I acknowledge the people are not super friendly but this place is missing a master.”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday September 2nd, 2022 8:24:02 AM
Falco feels a little bad about scaring Rainard now.

"Rainard, we may have been too aggressive with you. Things are stressful as you know. This was a dangerous trip and with what happened we are on edge coming here. Where will you go now? It seemed you did not like Rainard, did you have a plan?"

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:35-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,PY)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Friday September 2nd, 2022 8:36:48 AM
When Falco mentioned the Zone of Truth spell Mak had no worries, after all what had he to hide? It was Rainard that was hiding something, right? So when Rainard started jabbering as he did the fear in the bird man's eyes affected Mak.

Mak turned away from Rainard, ashamed by his behavior and tried to explain himself. "You see, Ardian betrayed us. He tricked us to into releasing the Deep from it's prison but it deceived him as well. As soon as the Deep was free it turned on Ardian and slew him. Some might call it a just reward, but it's all senseless killing. and then Falco's spell kicked in. "You see some in my family were deceived by Ga'al and convinced being heartseeded would give them the power they desired. What really happened was that the plant creature took over their minds and dominated them much as this Deep sought to dominate others. I tried to stop them but I couldn't, I was too small, too young, to keep them from doing what they thought was best for all. The Deep, like Ga'al, presented itself as a god and I couldn't see that happen again. Had I known that was Ardian's plan I would have tried to stop him, but none of us knew. Rainard, I'm sorry for what I did and I'm certain that if you want to set up someplace else, the Rose and it's crew can take you there. We can give you some money to get started someplace else...No Wil. Once it's known Ardian is dead or missing the government will come in and collect his secrets. We should scour this place for any notes he may have made and burn them. I also think Rainard should get Ardian's personal effects stored here unless they might endanger him. We shouldn't tarry though, we didn't tell the crew the information was secret and one of them might have talked."

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday September 2nd, 2022 10:24:37 AM
Kiwina helps sort out events with Rainard. Unlike Mak, he isn't as worried about the crew giving information away -- they've been here several times before and should be aware of the local peculiarities enough not to invite trouble. At least not until they're drunk.

As for Wil's suggestion, "I don't want a place in Fargunia, Wil. I think we do well with the Rose. But if you want a more permanent location, I'd bet we could find something on Bridge Island."

Kiwina is also not going to get into hassles over Ardian's estate. He doesn't feel that Ardian owed the Petals anything he didn't deliver, nor that he should compensate them for damages, so it passes to his apprentice or his family as far as Kiwina is concerned.

"Rainard, what are the authorities likely to do if we tell them that Ardian died during our fight with the Deep?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Friday September 2nd, 2022 12:51:37 PM
Elyas looks at the stacks of documents around the room.

"we aren't interested in trying to find valuables or take things that don't belong to us, but we do need to know if there is any more info here about the Deep or the cults that followed it. Ardian was obsessed, it goes to reason that he would have a lot of info in here somewhere.

we should spend some time looking through it before we report his death. Most people didn't listen to us about the Deep before, and if this all goes into a locked archive we could lose a lot of valuable information.

Rainard, it looks like some of this has been sorted, I'm guessing by you? Would you be willing to help us look thorugh this stuff? I know you want to go on your way but if you could at least show me the sorting you've done already?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 26) | d20+21=33 ;
Saturday September 3rd, 2022 11:18:28 AM
Rolth picks up where Elyas is going and implores of Rainard, "Yes, please help us sort through this information to protect the land from any future threat from the Deep or those like it. Your skills and ours combined will be most effective. You may also find things that help you complete your apprenticeship, even after Ardian's demise."

(Diplomacy = 33 to mollify and persuade Rainard.)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Saturday September 3rd, 2022 10:34:29 PM
“I only wish to have a library of scrolls to access freely. Figured, if we made a deal of some sort… but really what kind of information is held here and is it useful for us in future travels? Maybe just an agreement to treat the place as a home of knowledge and accessible library?”

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 28
Sunday September 4th, 2022 10:58:50 PM
Ayotnom says, "I believe I once heard of something called the Monroe Doctrine and in it there was a line that went something like 'Finder's Keepers.'"

He continues, "Granted we didn't just find this stuff but Ardian did turn against us and he died in combat so couldn't one argue this collectioin is spolis or war, and that war was our war with the deep. Is it fair to let Wedding City keep all this collected arcane knowledge to themselves? Maybe if we take this stuff and study it we can make the Rose a Submersible again? I figured out how to use Garmen by watching Ardian, imagine what us spellcasters could learn in studying his notes. Why should all this knowledge rot away in a warehouse somewhere when the government types come and collect it? Why not claim it ourselves and put it to good use and if we don't have the time to sort through it aren't their scribes and librarians we could hire on Taur Island to do it for us?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 26) | d20+16=35 ;
Monday September 5th, 2022 1:51:53 PM
Rolth suggests, "Why don't we see what we find when we search the place, and let that guide what we do with whatever we find? There are certainly things that we wouldn't want to go unknown or fall into the wrong hands."

He will help search using mundane and magical means, including detect magic.

Perception = 35

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Monday September 5th, 2022 4:54:36 PM
So, not restoration spell, thinks Tsak. Hmf, some wizard.

He sneaks a peak at some the of the paperwork and books he can see lying around. Some of the hieroglyphics look interesting and even have cats on them, but apart from that he can't see anything he can even understand much less use.

Oh well, looks like this is gonna be a thinky thing rather than a stabby thing. He waits patiently for the magic uses to sort it out.

DM Mark
Monday September 5th, 2022 9:57:59 PM
(DM switch, but a slight delay in the DM post due to real life. DM post will be up in the morning. Thanks for understanding.)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday September 5th, 2022 10:00:15 PM
“I only wish to have a library of scrolls to access freely. Figured, if we made a deal of some sort… but really what kind of information is held here and is it useful for us in future travels? Maybe just an agreement to treat the place as a home of knowledge and accessible library?”

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Monday September 5th, 2022 10:09:03 PM
Ayotnom says, "Also I am totally a duelist now, so Mak we definitely need to spar again at some point."

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+19=24 ;
Monday September 5th, 2022 11:37:16 PM
Kiwina can help with a search. (perception = 24)

DM Jeremy
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 11:57:05 AM

Wil suggests setting up shop in Ardian's place.

Falco tries to make nice with Rainard, asking him where he will go next.

Mak tries to explain why he acted in such a hostile manner, even going so far as sharing his background with Rainard.

Kiwina tells Wil that Wedding Island wouldn't be a good fit but if he would like a more permanent place to call home Bridge Island would be a good place. He desires no claim to Ardian's belongings, and asks Rainard what he thinks the authorities will do/think when they are informed of Ardian's fate.

Elyas doesn't want anything here, but he would like to peruse Ardian's research, and asks Rainard if he will help.

Rolth also asks if Rainard will assist.

Wil further explains himself regarding his desire for Ardian's estate.

Ayotnom suggests that Ardian's estate may be the spoils of war. He wonders if perhaps they may find the key to turning the Rose back into a submersible. Of course it wasn't Ardian who had the skills to do that, so the chances are unlikely. The minotaur thinks suggests that if they can't take the time to sort out all this research, perhaps they could hire some people.

Rolth suggests taking a look around, and let that decide their next step. He cast detect magic and has a look around.

Tsak is bummed that Rainard can't hook him up with a restoration spell, but since that it is a divine spell and not an arcane spell, coupled with the fact that Rainard was only an apprentice, it's no surprise. He looks at some pretty pictures and lets the thinkers do the thinking.

Wil just wants a library to obtain information at. As an after thought, he wonders what information would be available he, and suggests an agreement of sorts to have access to the library if the need arises.

Ayotnom shares he is a duelist know, and would like to spar with Mak.

Kiwina is able to help looking over the research.

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Rainard isn't won over very easily. After all, when someone threatens you, how likely are you to offer more than is required. He seems less fearful now, but he definitely has his walls up, and he speaks out with uncharacteristic anger and disdain in his voice.

"I will decline to assist you, thank you. I have done nothing wrong, and you treat me as though I am some dastardly villain. I will gather my things and leave, as to where, I'm not sure yet, but the further from this weird island the happier I will be. I can find my own way, as I wish nothing more from you. Of course you have the power to detain me, but you will gain no benefit from doing so!"

With that Rainard turns and huffs out of the room. If anyone tries to stop him, he will slump into the nearest chair and glare silently at you. Assuming no one tried to stop him, he will return a few moments later with a handy haversack n his back and he will say with the same venom in his voice as before, "Do with this place what you like, you could burn it to the ground for all I care!" he than turns and leaves, obviously heading towards the docks, most likely to find a ship that will take him from Wedding Island.

As Rolth scans the place , his detect magic spell reveals a few weak auras. upon further inspection they turn out to be a few depleted wands, that still carry a lingering aura, but have no value. It seems that Ardain was a bit of a pack rat and he was holding on to them for some crazy reason. their doesn't seem to be any other auras in the library.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 12:09:37 PM
"I would like to scan over some of the scrolls for anything that may be helpful. We may want to leave before the authorities get here. I have a feeling they will not be too happy with us."

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+13=23 ; d20+8=20 ;
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 12:13:49 PM
(Knowledge(local): 23
(Knowledge (arcane): 20

To cover the search for anything that may be helpful
(OOC: I apologize again.. I am having a time with posting still)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 12:19:36 PM
Falco calls after Rainard. "Do you have the gold needed for travel? I know you are hurt but don't turn down help if you need it."

He does not expect that his call will be answered but felt he had to try. (If he does return he will give a purse needed for travel.)

"We have no guarantee that the authorities will not arrive in short order. Handling Rainard as we did gives him every reason to report the death of his master. We should move fast and exit as soon as possible so as not to appear guilty of something."

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:35-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,PY)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 12:38:49 PM
"We'll plan on it," Mak said to Ayotnom. "But dueling is only secondary to me, you'll likely show me what's what."

To Falco Mak replied "You are right Falco. I created this problem. I'll stand watch outside and look to see if any guards approach the place and alert everyone if I see any. I'd like to add that if he did have something to do with the Deep, acting indignant would be a logical means of diverting attention from him. Most people would have accepted our explanation and apology. "

Once Rainard was gone Mak stepped outside but left the door open so he could speak to the others should the need arise.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 4:48:18 PM
"OK, that could have gone better. this would take days to go through, I don't think we'll find much before the authorities come. surely Rainard will be making a report. We also might not want to walk through the city if we want to avoid detection and just be on our way. I can teleport us to the Rose when we are ready to leave.

Elyas pages through some scrolls while waiting for a decision to be made, looking for research on the Deep or any other related items that they could take with them.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 8:52:45 PM
Tsak stands with Mak near the front of the tower. Two friends standing in the sun having a chat is a lot less suspicious than a single guy lounging with intent.

He takes the time to point out to his friend some of the finer points of intimidation.
Thug Life!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 9:04:13 PM
"Perhaps it would be best if we made our own report to the local authorities. We do have contacts with whom we have good relations, and that would look less suspicious than us just skulking off. And maybe they will reward us for ending the threat of the Deep!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 9:34:23 PM
Feeling no claim on anything here, Kiwina agrees with Rolth about notifying the authorities.

Kiwina is not at all certain that Rainard will tell anyone -- Ardian was treated with a bit of suspicion here and Rainard does not seem to have found the culture very accommodating. But whether Rainard lets the authorities know or the Petals do so themselves, there is no real reason to stay here at Ardian's home. It could just bring suspicion that they may have had motives for Ardian's disappearance.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27 d20+14=32 ;
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 12:06:28 AM
Ayotnom decides to peruse the library. He takes a sampling of some of the books, tomes, manuals, scrolls and otherwise reading materials and tries to figure out if there is any possible rhyme or reason to the library of knowledge.

(Linguistics: 32)

Assuming Ayotnom has figured out Ardian's organizational system he says, "I'm seeing if he has any histories of Minotaur Island to see if maybe I can identify the person who murdered my father. I think I may have figured out Ardian's organizational system. What other information would you be interested in that I may be able to find for us to use."

Otherwise if he can't figure out Ardian's organizational system he says, "Well I gave it my best shot, but I can't make heads nor tails of Ardian's organizational system."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:35-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,PY)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+14=24 ;
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 8:07:30 AM
Mak listening from outside remembered something he'd heard years ago as a youth. His brother Zond had been a wizard of sorts and he kept books with his incantations in them. "Did Ardian bring any books aboard to study his spells, or are they inside someplace?"

Mak looked out from Ardian's tower and estimated how long it would take for someone to walk in the open to the tower. Estimating that time he ducked inside to look for the tomes, or more precisely to find a spot where they'd been as he suspected Rainard left with them.

OOC: Perception +14, Roll 24

It was just a quick look and then he posted himself outside once more.

DM Jeremy
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 11:16:31 AM

Wil wants to give the place a quick scan, but suggests they hurry as the authorities may be arriving.

Falco makes one final effort to make nice with Rainard, and then suggests they hurry as the authorities maybe coming, as Rainard has every right to report Ardain's death.

Mak tells Ayotnom that a duel would be nice, but that the minotaur will probably win. He recognizes he is to blame for Rainard's attitude to them, and volunteers to watch for the authorities. He adds that if Rainard was involved with the deep, his reaction may resemble his current one.

Elyas offers to teleport everyone to the Rose, as he doesn't know if walking through town would be wise. He's not sure they will have time to find anything of value in Ardian's research.

Tsak takes watch with Mak as two friends would be less conspicuous than one. He shares the finer points of intimidation with his friend.

Rolth suggests reporting to the authorities themselves, thinking it might look less suspicious.

Kiwina agrees with Rolth, and would prefer to leave Ardian's house before suspicion sets in.

Ayotnom decides to peruse the library, in hopes of discovering Ardian's system of organization.

Mak asks about Ardan's spell book.

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As Wil and Ayotnom scan the various books and scrolls, it becomes rapidly clear that Ardian was in no ways a man of order. There is no determinable rhyme or reason to the placement of written material in the room. It's as if he didn't care, and simply put newly obtained material where ever he could find an open place. Looking through some of the material itself, you discover that the vast majority is written in languages you find unfamiliar, and those you can decipher, offer little to explain their significance. You find little tidbits of script cut from its original source, whatever that may have been, and then pasted into tomes similar, in appearance to scrap books, along with the various seemingly meaningless scrolls and books. Obviously Ardain was able to glean something from these texts, but it would take much study to determine what, assuming you could at all.

Ardain's spell book is nowhere to be found in this room, meaning it was either destroyed with Ardain, is somewhere else in the house, or most likely, it is Rainard's Handy Haversack, and gone along with him.

So far there has been no sign of the authorities showing up. What would our intrepid heroes wish to do next.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 11:23:16 AM
Falco moves out as well to join in the watch. This whole conversation has him a little flustered but he also does not want Mak to be out of sorts.

"Mak, this problem, like most, is temporary. Once we are done here I would suggest we simply get back to the boat. I do not think the dynamics of this community are suited well to those of use that try and do good in the Wold."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 11:46:07 AM
Elyas spends a few more moments looking for a spellbook, but is unable ot find it

"of course we have a run in with a wizard and there is no spellbook or scrolls left behind to add to my collection. Figures...

Elyas will wait until the others have finished searching and then again offer to just teleport the whole team to the Rose and leave this weird town behind. Rolth seems to maybe be wanting ot go report to the authorities, but Elyas feels like that is a waste of time.

"we didn't get along super well with the authorities here, and there is a perfectly good chance that we get blamed for his death and detained. we could just walk away and get back to the Islands.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 11:52:11 AM
"I suggest we head back to the Rose. Not sure, I should do my training here even with the strangeness.. but I would be willing to stand tall in front of the authorities.. if needed."
"Any other suggestions? I'm ready for a drink. Do you think the brambleTaurs aboard have a special drink?"

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:35-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,PY)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 4:34:54 PM
Mak nodded at Falco's wise words. "As I've said. Ive been here before. We shouldn't trust the authorities to do what we'd think is right. I propose a quick stop in the catacombs and then off to the Rose. We can find a port of call close by that's not in Fargunia for our mundane supplies and needs."

"If our budding duelist needs training I can coach him on the Rose." Mak offered, "but I find that many objects I own were mistakenly left inside my pack and the long exposure to salt water has ruined them."

OOC: Mak is also way in the hole financially until we divvy up treasure. IN THE HOLE and covered over with debris, that's how IN THE HOLE he is.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 6:14:23 PM
“I only wish to have a library of scrolls to access freely. Figured, if we made a deal of some sort… but really what kind of information is held here and is it useful for us in future travels? Maybe just an agreement to treat the place as a home of knowledge and accessible library?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) | d20+16=31 ;
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 6:29:27 PM
Rolth realizes that he had misunderstood the extent of our search so far, and suggests that we search the rest of the house. After that, he will accept the suggestion that we skip the authorities and just do a little shopping and be off in the Rose.

He will walk the house, scanning with detect magic and search by more mundane means.

Perception = 31

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 8:43:33 PM
Kiwina isn't going to learn the secrets of submerging the Rose or how Ardian tracked down the Deep, no matter how long he studies the materials in this place. So he helps the others look to the best of his ability to find the sorts of things they want to look for. This might include such things as looking for places where Ardian spent most of his time versus those that were seldom touched (as if tracking). He can also look over any maps they find, or talk to an animal if they find one.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Thursday September 8th, 2022 12:22:54 AM
Tsak keeps an eye on his surroundings while he talks to Mak and Falco.
He notes nothing more suspicious then they are...

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27 d20+17=26 ;
Thursday September 8th, 2022 12:29:15 AM
Perception: 26

Ayotnom assists in searching the rest of the house looking for anything interesting.

DM Jeremy
Thursday September 8th, 2022 11:12:19 AM

Falco joins Mak and Tsak on watch, where he tries to put Mak at ease.

Elyas is all for just leaving this place, and doubles down on his offer to teleport them back to the Rose. He is a bit bummed that no spell book was found.

Wil agrees with Elyas and wants to return to the Rose. he could use a drink, and wonders if Ramsey has anything special set aside.

Mak wants to head to the catacombs and than head to the Rose.

Wil wanted a personal library for th Petals, but is beginning to realize this isn't the one for them.

Rolth is fine skipping the authorities and figures a quick stop at the catacombs and than leaving this place may be best. He searches the rest of the house.

Kiwina realizes that nothing of value is to be gleaned here, and though it would be nice if they could make the Rose submersible again, He remembers that it wasn't Ardian who did the original magic. He pitches in on the search of the place.

Tsak continues with his watch and chatting with his friends.

Ayotnom helps search the rest of the house.

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As our intrepid heroes search the rest of the house, they don't find anything of value. Rolth's detect magic again finds some weak auras, which turn out to be another bundle of spent wands, this time wrapped in some parchment papers, which also have lingering auras, and were probably scrolls. It seems anything of value, assuming there was anything to begin with, walked off with Rainard.

Tsak, Falco and Mak see a small group of people heading their way. Upon closer inspection, you determine that they are the city guard. They don't seem to be in too much of a rush, and at their current pace they should arrive at your location in 3 or 4 minutes.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:35-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,PY)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Thursday September 8th, 2022 12:34:29 PM
”Time’s up! Mak announced to the group. They could try to leave in the opposite direction and circle back, but if they’d already been seen it might be too late. ”Perhaps that teleport might be the best course of action”. Mak suggested.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Thursday September 8th, 2022 2:24:26 PM
Falco looks at the people coming before speaking.

"Mak warn them inside, if we teleport great, I guess though it will make us look guilty of something other then rudeness, or I can intercept them."

If there is no immediate action to teleport Falco will head to intercept the guards waving.

"Hello my friends! I am glad you are here, it saves us a trip."

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:35-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,PY)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Thursday September 8th, 2022 5:01:44 PM
Though Mak thought he'd be the best one to confront the guards should things go sideways, he let Falco approach them while he went inside to warn the others and set up the possible teleport. How Falco would be part of that he didn't know, but he wasn't going to leave the small creature by himself.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday September 8th, 2022 5:40:29 PM
"Would it be rude, if they never knew us here?" Wil asks.
"Worse-case scenario, if they do get mad at us. We are an adventuring group. We can take them," he adds confidently.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d100=32 ;
Thursday September 8th, 2022 7:29:24 PM
"uh, no, we're not in the business of 'taking' a group of legitimate government authorities.

Elyas waves the others over.

"allright everyone gather 'round. we don't have time to do much more digging and there's nothing of real interest so far in this mess of a place. Let's get out of here.

Once everyone is together Elyas will cast a Teleport bringing the group back to the Rose in the spot that he memorized just for this purpose!

mishap chance - 32, on target

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Thursday September 8th, 2022 7:40:35 PM
Rolth knows better than to be left behind when the clan moves on, so he joins up with a Elyas and the others to get out of the place.

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday September 8th, 2022 9:53:20 PM
"We searched the place. I'm pretty sure they will know someone was here." Kiwina is ready to leave with Elyas. Fargunia's love of privacy could make this a major crime. He sees a trip to a temple of Pantheon in his near future.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Thursday September 8th, 2022 10:55:05 PM
Ayotnom joins hands with the others when they go to teleport lest he get left behind.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Friday September 9th, 2022 12:33:42 AM
Tsak sticks with Falco. If Falco heads in to Elyas and they make the teleport, great. If not then it's just the two of them outside. Tsak, as per local tradition, won't venture any information for nothing. He won't be rude, just less than forthcoming to the constabulary.

DM Jeremy
Friday September 9th, 2022 1:08:10 PM
Mak lets the others know that they will be having company soon.

Falco is ready to teleport away

Wil suggests if things go bad they could "Take Them".

Elyas will have no taking of legitimate authorities, and gathers everyone together for teleporting.

Rolth goes along on the teleport ride.

Kiwina is all for making a hasty exit, but feels a trip to a Pantheon Temple maybe needed soon.

Ayotnom joins in the teleportation party.

Tsak joins Falco in the teleport.

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In a few blinks of an eye, the Petals find themselves on the deck of the Rose. A quick scan of the area, and you don't see any sign of any authorities. or even any harbor officials. Ramsey and the crew are ready to set sail at your leisure. Where would you like to head to?

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:35-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,PY)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Friday September 9th, 2022 2:08:28 PM
Mak suggested they head for the nearest port, not in Fargunia, to resupply and give the crew some needed rest. He would prefer the port have access to the catacombs and a temple to Pantheon. It doesn't have to be Taur port.

"Perhaps we can compose a message to the authorities in Wedding City and have it sent by messenger. It would of course detail our findings, Ardian's involvement, and the resolution of our encounter. Perhaps even send a small token of our appreciation for their help. I don't know who we'd send or how we'd accomplish this though. Do any of you have an idea?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday September 9th, 2022 6:48:25 PM
"We could easily get a written message to them, Mak. You care to write it?" Kiwina can send an animal messenger, probably a seagull, to Ardian's house. He might be able to send it where they had their discussion with the local authorities if people think Ardian's house will be empty by the time it gets there.

"Best I remember my geography, the closest place that isn't in Fargunia is Centaur Island -- Fort Damostes, probably. Isunmbre in Zarthmoor might be about as close. Aisildur if you want to head east. My preference would be Bridge Island, though"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Friday September 9th, 2022 8:59:02 PM
"I agree with heading back to the Taur Isles. We need to report on the defeat of the Deep and see how folks are faring. Do we have any diplomatic messages to deliver or report on?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Saturday September 10th, 2022 12:42:02 AM
Ahh yes, thinks Tsak, 'diplomacy' or the art of sneaking away from dead bodies and other fine messes. Teleport helps.

I agree Taur Isles, and catacombs.

Tsak helps the crew as they get underway and out of the port. Then he spends some time with Esmerelda, whose coat needs a good brushing,

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Saturday September 10th, 2022 4:59:05 PM
"It will be good to check in with Pelonius on Centaur Isle, and report what we have done and learned. She may also have news of the emissaries she was sending to Liontaur Isle, and the movements of the magical mirrors of communication to the other taurs. I believe Hirosum at the WLA chapterhouse there will also have interest in updates regarding the Deep. After that, if no misadventures guide us elsewhere, we could retrace our steps and see how the various taur leaders who sent us as emissaries or messengers are viewing the current state of affairs and way ahead. Very exciting times for Taurkind and our noble neighbors!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Saturday September 10th, 2022 8:43:36 PM
Falco realizes that there seems to be no apatite to solve this diplomatically.

"OK, good. Teleport to the boat and then we sail, right?"

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Sunday September 11th, 2022 8:24:23 PM
Ayotnom says, "Yes let's go back to Centaur Island. Do you think there are any Centaur Duelists I could spar with?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Sunday September 11th, 2022 9:06:13 PM
"I'm not sure, Ayotnom, but let's go find out! And hey, Petals, I finally figured out how to make my tattoos magical. Let me know if you want to have one inscribed, possibly with the help of one of our other divine casters to offer more options than the few spells that I know. It will cost some coin for the special inks and what not, but could be useful!"

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:35-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,PY)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Monday September 12th, 2022 8:45:16 AM
Mak nodded at Kiwina. "I'll get one ready." Mak said as he went below decks to the captains quarters and set about writing the letter to the Fargunian authorities. In the letter he explained their task in detail and how Ardian seemed to have allied himself with the evil entity who then turned upon the old man at the end. He made certain to explain that Ardian's apprentice seemed to have no involvement in the scheme, though he might have Ardian's research on the creature that called itself the Deep. Lastly he apologized for not making the report in person, saying within the missive that the rulers of the Taur isles were expecting a report and they needed to make haste to Centaur Isle.

Once Mak was happy with the letter (Taking 20 on Diplomacy and KS: Nobility, result 22 and 29) he carefully folded it and sealed it with his family insignia to hand off to Kiwina.

"Here it is Kiwina. This should at least explain our part in the whole affair. They could try to send a ship after us, but on the open sea they have no authority."

As for Rolth's offer, Mak thought about it somewhat. "You have one that might help with Waterbreathing, Freedom of Movement, or Owl's Wisdom? That last one of would certainly sort out bad influences such as the Deep."

DM Jeremy
Monday September 12th, 2022 10:08:40 AM

Mak makes a port of call suggestion, and suggests writing the authorities of Wedding City a letter of explanation.

Kiwina tells Mak he can send a letter, if the duelist is willing to write it. He makes a few port of call suggestions, all within the Taur Islands, but pushes for Bridge City.

Rolth wishes to return to the Taur Islands as well. He asks if they have anything to report on.

Tsak also wishes to return to the Taur Islands and a make a Catacomb stop. he helps get the ship underway, than brushes his cat.

Rolth mentions a desire to check in at Centaur Island.

Falco is fine with teleporting back to the Rose and skipping diplomatic relations.

Ayotnom also wishes to head to Centaur Island and wonders if he may find a centaur duelist to spar with.

Rolth tells Ayotnom he isn't sure about the centaur duelist, but one never knows. He lets everyone know he can make magical tattoos now.

Mak writes a letter for Kiwina to send off, and asks Rolth about a couple of tattoo ideas.

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The Rose departs from Wedding City with zero complications. once in open waters, there is a small debate as to where to make their next port of call, though the general consensuses is the Taur Islands. Rolth and Ayotnom wish to head to Centaur Island, while Kiwina would like to head to Bridge Island. Where do the rest of the Petals weigh in?

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Monday September 12th, 2022 10:19:43 AM
Elyas is curious about the magic of the tattoos, but is not personally interested in having one done.

"I agree that we should look to resupply and do some Catacombs shopping, but I don't know that we are in a hurry that makes us need to stop at the closest possible port. it will not take us much longer to get to Bridge Island. My vote is to push on to Bridge Island.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Monday September 12th, 2022 10:20:02 AM
"I am not sure how effective or easy it would be to tattoo me Rolth but I would certainly be willing to help."

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/4/14(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+14(MS)Attack 1(20)x3)
Monday September 12th, 2022 11:08:02 AM
Mak offered to spar with Ayotnom once he was finished with the letter. Sparring aside he took up a look out position at the bow of the ship and sat there watching the horizon til nightfall.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 |, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! |

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday September 12th, 2022 4:27:47 PM
"I'm only interested in finishing up my WLA training and drinking a little," Wil says with a smile.
"Maybe drinking a lot.." he laughs

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday September 12th, 2022 4:29:35 PM
"Oh, a tattoo. I've not had a tattoo before. I'm game for a water breathing one or freedom of movement."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Monday September 12th, 2022 7:42:38 PM
Rolth is fine with the choice of going to Bridge Isle first. It is where his quest started, after all. With Kiwina, no less! And the departed Sable, whose minotaury presence has been ably supplanted by Ayotnom.

With regards to tattoos, he notes, "Freedom of Movement is too powerful to be contained in these tattoos, I'm afraid, but Waterbreathing can be had. It would cost 6,480gp in materials, and allows invocation of that 2nd-level spell twice per day (cast at 3rd level). Let me know if you want it, and we can get to work. I'll just need you or Falco to help with the casting each day."

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday September 12th, 2022 7:52:01 PM
Seeing how carefully Mak worked on his message, Kiwina asks the spirits to have a seagull to carry the message to Ardian's place. (Using the first level ranger spell they are able to cast for the day for animal messenger, caster level 3.)

He awaits the decision of the others as to where to go.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Monday September 12th, 2022 8:55:28 PM
Ayotnom says to Mak, "We will definitely spar but if I'm ever going to have vengeance against the man who murdered my father I need to be at the top of my game and spar a wide variety of duelists. Ironically enough my martial artist training paired with my high mental aptitude as well as the fact that I'm committed to completing my duelists training should mean that as I become a stronger duelist it should be harder and harder to strike a blow against me."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 12:42:25 AM
A tattoo sounds interesting. Waterbreathing would be useful, but what else have you got? Invisibility? Can you make me fly?

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 8:23:14 AM
Mak considered Rolth's materials requirement and nodded. "Waterbreathing is just the thing that would be good about a tattoo, but does it last forever with those two uses each day? It would be something you can't lose and possibly save your life. Old bean, I think we have a plan. We just need to sort out the coin. What of Foxes Cunning?"

To Ayotnom Mak replied. "Not getting hit is important. But a little bit of steel between you and their blade doesn't hurt." Mak said looping a thumb under his chain shirt and shaking it a bit. As soon as I get to the Catacombs I'm to pick up a shirt that's been in my family for generations. My brother jests that it was worn by the family women, but it fits me perfectly. I'm looking forward to claiming it.

DM Jeremy
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 10:48:58 AM

Elyas wants to go to Bridge Island and the Catacombs. He doesn't think haste is needed.

Falco isn't sure if a tattoo would work on him (Magical tattoos work on anyone.), but he is happy to help Rolth f he needs it.

Mak offers to spar with Ayotnom,once he has the letter written. Afterwards, he takes up a look out position.

Wil doesn't care where they go as long as he can do the things he has plans to do. He would like a tattoo from Rolth.

Rolth is fine with Bridge Island first. He let's his friends know there are limitations to what his tattoos can do. He tells Wil and Falco what he would need from them, as well as how much it costs to create a magical tattoo.

Kiwina calls a Seagull to him, and he has it carry Mak's letter back to Wedding City. He waits to see where everyone wants to go.

Ayotnom is happy to spar with Mak, but he explains why he wishes to spar with as many others as possible.

Tsak is down with a tattoo, but would like to know his options.

Mak would like a tattoo, and he shares some wisdom with Ayotnom.

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(Tsak and Mak haven't weighed in on the destination choices, so I'm assuming they, like Wil don't care, as long as they can fulfill their goals. Since Roth is fine with Bridge Island, the only person that is still voting for Centaur Island is Ayotnom.)

The majority decides Bridge Island should be their next port of call. Armed with that knowledge, Ramsey barks a few orders, and the Rose begins to head to Bridge Island. It is a sunny day without a cloud in the sky. Their is a gentle breeze which is filling the sails, and propelling the Rose towards it's destination, and the temps are a lovely 70 degree Fahrenheit.

About half way to Bridge Island, Mak, at his look out at the bow, spots something jumping in the water. at first he thinks it's a large fish, easily 5 and a half to 6 feet long, but upon closer look he realizes it's a merfolk. The merfolk starts swimming towards the Rose, jumping and splashing in a most joyous display. As the Merfolk gets closer, You see it is a beautiful female with blueish green skin and scales.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 12:10:43 PM

Falco climbs up in the rigging and spends a good part of the day enjoying watching the water for danger. Spotting the merfolk he gives a small laugh.

"Seems we cannot go long without running into things despite the size of the pond we are in."

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 12:18:58 PM
Mak grabbed his bow and stood. "We have company Captain!" he yelled to stern. "They look friendly too!" he added.

Mak had no idea if these merfolk were friendly or not, but their capering about certainly looked friendly enough and his cynicism faded to reveal a smile. He hoped they were as friendly as they appeared as his taste for underwater battles had faded with the victory over the deep.

"AHOY!" Mak called out to the mermaid.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 2:00:56 PM
Elyas comes over to the railing as well to see the mermaid. After the last few weeks of many difficult fights, Elyas is ready to assume the worst, but he doesn't say anything as the other crew members wave hello. He just waits to see what this visitor will do or say before reacting.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 2:36:39 PM
Tsak brings up invisibility which Wil quickly picks up on and changes his desire.
"What are the possibilities of an invisibility tattoo? That would be so helpful, as long as I can still summon as invisible. Oh, and will you tattoo an invisible tattoo invisibly? I don't think that would be practical.. you would need to see the tattoo to not see yourself."
"Ha.. such silliness."
He then rushes to the side of the ship to see the merfolk.
"How do they communicate underwater? Do you think they echo locate?" He asks anyone.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 8:16:34 PM
In response to the questions about tattoos, Rolth reminds the Petals that it must be divine magic that is inscribed, so no invisibility and fly spells are normally possible. That leaves many possibilities, including resist energy, waterbreathing, and many others. The tattoos are permanent, so it is a pretty good investment if you choose something that you will want to use many times over the course of an adventuring career. "If I'm not mistaken, we have clerics, druids, and rangers in the party, so ask them what might be of use!"

When the mermaid is announced, Rolth will join Mak at the rail, and join in acclaiming her joyful frolic in the sea. "To what do we owe the honor of your celebration, Lady of the Sea?", he inquires.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 10:43:26 PM
Ayotnom asks, "Do you think it heard the news about the Deep and is happy to see us or potentially is this a trap?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 11:13:50 PM
Kiwina does not suspect the mermaid intends them harm because of how openly she approaches. He lets Rolth and Mak handle the greetings -- or perhaps he's just watching to see if Mak will make another faux pas.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 1:39:42 AM
Tsak looks over the side of the boat to watch the seafolk splashing about.

Sure she seems friendly, but Mak hasn't hit her with diplomacy yet!

In terms of tattoos he speaks with Rolth It's a great idea, let me do some research and save my coins and we'll talk more in the future.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 7:57:45 AM
Mak was careful. It seemed he was a better negotiator at the end of a sword than that of an extended hand and given that Rolth was at the rail he deferred to the bulky lion man as he was inadvertently jostled aside.

"Hopefully she hasn't come for some family heirloom we took off the mermen earlier in the week." Mak said calmly to Rolth such that he wouldn't be heard over the wind, waves, and splashing about.

DM Jeremy
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 12:12:58 PM

Falco sees the mermaid and comments how they can't go anywhere without running into someone or something.

Mak announces the presence of the mermaid. He thinks she looks friendly and shouts out a greeting.

Elyas is ready to fight if the mermaid turns out to be an adversary, though he waits before acting.

Wil thinks about Tsak's question about an invisibility tattoo and asks some questions about merfolk.

Rolth gives some clarification on what spells can be turned into tattoos, than greets the mermaid.

Ayotnom asks if she might be here to celebrate the fall of the Deep, or if it's a trap.

Kiwina believes the mermaid means no harm, and he sits back to let others do the talking.

Tsak tells Rolth he will do his research, and comments on how friendly the mermaid seems.

Mak lets Rolth do the taking, and hopes that the mermaid isn't here for a family heirloom they took from some enemies they fought earlier, but than he remembers that those were gillmen, not merfolk.

****************************************************

At Mak and Rolth's greetings, the merfolk swims happily to the side of the ship, and asks, in a cheery voice, "Hello, nice ship you have here, by any chance would you happen to be the Eight Petaled Rose?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 12:35:53 PM

Climbing down from his perch in the rigging Falco approaches Mak and Rolth to listen in. No point in chiming in but best to know what is going on.

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 12:48:43 PM
Mak didn't know if admitting to such was good or not, but he simply nodded an affirmative knowing full well that Rolth was about to deliver a soliloquy about the eight-petaled rose. He'd expect no less from the loquacious Liontaur.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d4=1 ; d20+14=19 ;
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 3:56:24 PM
Elyas is a bit surprised to have someone call their group by name. it has been a while since they have been back in familiar waters where people know of this little team. He guages their current location based on weather and how long they have been traveling to determine how close to Bridge Island they have gotten.
pro sailor = 19

Elyas also waits for Rolth to give the speech. he just nods when the mermaid asks her question

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 6:24:42 PM
"What about a Shield tattoo? I could use the Shield spell for sure."
Wil waves at the mermaid.
"They don't look angry but we did kill some merfolk..," Wil's face went a little pale when he realized he was the first to attack the merfolk and he stepped away from the edge of the ship.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) | d20+21=36 ;
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 8:56:09 PM
Rolth feels an unfamiliar social pressure as everyone seems to be looking to him rather than jumping in feet first to the conversation. He rapidly regains his equilibrium, though, and responds politely, "Why yes, we are that most fortunate company, the Eight Petaled Rose, occasionally blessed by Domi as we seek to sail along his path, which I hope is pleasing news to you. But you have the advantage on us, so might I be so bold as to inquire about your name and how you came to seek and find us?"

(Diplomacy = 36)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 8:59:09 PM
As far as tattoos go, Rolth will remind Wil that only divine spells can be made into tattoos. He reads off a long list of spells that goes something like this: http://legacy.aonprd.com/coreRulebook/spellLists.html He points in particular to the cleric, druid, and ranger lists, since those are what we have available here on the Rose.

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 10:08:08 PM
Kiwina mentions to Wil that it wasn't merfolk they'd fought with recently -- it was gillmen. Kiwina isn't sure where gillmen can be found, but they had legs, not tails.

He's right up to the rail waiting to hear the mermaid's response.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Thursday September 15th, 2022 12:00:42 AM
Ayotnom says, "In stories don't the heroes sometimes reply to inquiries such as this with a 'depends who is asking?'."

He continues, "I really feel like that exchange was a missed opportunity."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Thursday September 15th, 2022 12:48:01 AM
Tsak cocks an eyebrow at Ayotnom Next you'll be yelling 'follow that ship'!

Rolth's furry tongue and silken manners have gotten the party out of more trouble than into it, Tsak is happy to play a straight bat at this point.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+8=12 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+4=24 ;
Thursday September 15th, 2022 8:08:39 AM
"You want to be the face of the Petals, then be the face." Mak reminded the liontaur politely from the side. "It's become clear to me that as much as I might like such a position I seem ill suited to the task. It's one of my growth opportunities." he quipped.

To the mermaid he just smiled and tried not to look threatening. Being a smallish and lean man the task wasn't as hard as it might seem. Also as it happened he had some small amount of skill at looking harmless.

While he stood observing the conversation he found himself wanting desperately to be in a tavern. Maybe even singing along inexpertly with a bard.

OOC:
Sense Motive +8, Roll 12.
Diplomacy +2, Roll 16 (v Rolth)
Bluff +4, Roll 24 (To look harmless)

DM Jeremy
Thursday September 15th, 2022 11:33:28 AM

Falco gets a closer look.

Mak nods the affirmative, though he isn't sure it's the right thing to do. He's pretty sure Rolth will make a better introduction.

Elyas is surprised that the mermaid has heard of them, and realizes they aren't to far from the Taur Islands. he awaits Rolths introduction.

Wil has an idea for a tattoo, and waves at the mermaid. he is worried that their past might be catching up with them.

Rolth properly introduces the party, and asks the mermaid her name. He asks the mermaid her name, and why she would be seeking them. He also reminds Wil that tattoos can only be divine spells, so shield of faith would be OK, but shield wouldn't.

Kiwana reminds Wil that they recently fought gillmen not merfolk, even going so far as to mention the most defining distinction between the two. he awaits the mermaid's response.

Ayotnom feels there would probably would have a better way to address the mermaid.

Mak smiles an tries to look harmless.

***********************************************

At Rolth's introduction, the mermaid lets out a squeal of delight as she does a back flip in the water.

"My name is Lilly, and I've been swimming all about searching for the heroes that defeated The Deep! Long ago my ancestors tried and failed to defeat this monstrosity, but the best we could do was seal it away. Of course we were worried when reports of the seal weakening began to surface, but we felt helpless as the knowledge of how our ancestors sealed it away has been lost. Imagine our relief when word began to spread that a band of heroes was on the case, and low and behold, you were able to do what my ancestors could not, namely vanquishing this great evil. I belong to a small clan that has dedicated their lives to watching the gate, and doing our best to keep the knowledge of said gate, as well as the one who was sealed behind it, from falling into the wrong hands, though it seems we have failed, at least in part, but you heroes have saved the Wold from great suffering. Our chieftain, sent me out to try to locate you so as to invite you to join us and allow us to thank you for your heroism."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Thursday September 15th, 2022 12:00:57 PM
Mak started going over what he'd have to leave on the ship in his mind to keep from ruining his equipment like last time. Bow, arrows, food, Mandolin...nope that was already done for, extra clothes....

Of course being at the rail he was right there and could start talking, but Rolth's presence kept him quiet...with no small amount of effort. The mermaids enthusiasm was contagious however and Mak found himself smiling in spite of Tsak's cynicism.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Thursday September 15th, 2022 2:29:23 PM
Falco gives a little hoot at the invitation. He speaks quietly from behind Rolth.

"That sounds like a feast to me, we like feasts."

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/78- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday September 15th, 2022 4:45:58 PM
"Wonderful," Wil said. "Looks like we have something to do... oh and a Tattoo of Bear's Endurance would be appreciated. If I can endure it. I have not had a tattoo.. at least voluntarily. Back in the House of the Dart they made us get a tattoo in the worse place... wanna see." Wil says with an eager smile.
If someone volunteers... it's not recommended, Wil complies but it's not pleasant. It's not even a good tattoo.
"I didn't feel a thing... I was very young."

Posting for Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Thursday September 15th, 2022 4:51:35 PM
Elyas is happy with Rolth's reply. Proud of the big man, such a great example and representative, he thinks.
"Where would you like to meet?" Elyas shouts to the mermaid.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Thursday September 15th, 2022 8:36:17 PM
"That would be grand, Lilly! If you would be so kind as to lead the way on the surface, that would be splendid. Our ship, the Rose, sadly no longer sails under the waves, so we must proceed in a more mundane fashion. I hope you will welcome our crew as well, as they are also heroes for sticking with us through such trials and adventures!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday September 15th, 2022 10:02:27 PM
Kiwina suspects the crew have been paying careful attention to the exchange, but he gives the order to follow the mermaid as if they had doubts -- unless she would be more comfortable providing instructions on where to go.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27 d20+15=26 ;
Thursday September 15th, 2022 11:06:19 PM
Ayotnom is a paranoid Taur and listens to the mermaid very carefully. (Sense Motive: 26)

He isn't about to go wondering into some trap.

DM Jeremy
Friday September 16th, 2022 11:59:12 AM

Mak makes a note of things to leave at the surface. He remains quiet, but smiling.

Falco thinks Lilly's invitation sounds like a feast, and he is fond of feasts,

Wil loves the idea of being honored and rambles a bit about tattoos.

Elyas likes Rolth's introduction and asks Lilly where they should meet.

Rolth accepts Lilly's invitation, and asks her to lead the way. he asks if the crew would be welcome, as they are heroes as well.

Kiwana gives the order to follow Lilly, unless she would rather give directions and meet there.

Ayotnom is taking things on the safe side.

************************************

Ayotnom and anyone else who cares to glean Lillly's motives get the feeling that she is sincere in her invitation, and they detect no falsehood in her words. Lilly appears to be exactly as she seems.

As the invitation is accepted, Lilly claps he hands in joy and does yet another back flip.

"This is going to be so great, I can't wait to see what the others are going to say when they see me leading you into town. They are going to freak out, especially that Suzara, she thinks she's better than most, and I can't wait to see her face when "I" lead you to our home. Follow me we aren't that far! Oh and of course your crew can join, we wouldn't have it any other way."

You quickly realize that Lilly has the mentality of a teenage girl, for a teenager she is, but immaturity aside, Lilly proves to be a proficient guide, and she leads you for a few hours before she stops and says, "We have to dive from here. I was given an elixir I can share. They are unique to my people, and for 24 hours, or until you are ready to return to your normal appearance, they will polymorph you into a merfolk. In such a form you will find travel to and from my home a lot easier. I have enough for everyone." She than reaches into the shoulder bag she is wearing and pulls out a largish flask and offers it to the party and crew.

Ramsey waits for the parties reaction before giving the word to his men.

Posting for Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Friday September 16th, 2022 12:36:16 PM
"A merfolk, we will be merfolk. That's new."
He has some hesitation with the transformation but doesn't object.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday September 16th, 2022 12:38:25 PM

Falco will happily take on the change of shape.

"Well Lilly I was once a halfling and now an owl so one new shape sounds like great fun. I am guessing we should drink them in the water, not on the boat?"

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday September 16th, 2022 12:39:24 PM
Wil is thrilled to make the transformation to a merfolk. Almost too excited as he almost falls from the Rose.
He laughs and counts his not falling to luck granted by Wardd.
"Guess, I better not test my luck."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Friday September 16th, 2022 5:30:36 PM
Rolth decides that accepting the elixir is probably better than showing off his mermaid's braid. He'll defer to Captain Kiwina to give the order, but certain shows by example that this is what we plan to do. He's ready for a party!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Saturday September 17th, 2022 12:57:16 AM
What about Esmerelda, will it work for her? Will it harm her? We can't leave her all alone on the Rose!

Tsak sees no reason not to trust the little mermaid and, unless she says otherwise, will feed some elixir to Esmerelda too.

He doffs his equipment, keeping only his undershorts, leather belt with his kukri in it's scabbard and a small contton sack (tucked into the belt) in case he sees a shell or pearl that he wants to keep. He hopes the belt will stay on as he changes. The Merfolk seem to have hips, so he assumes it will all work out.

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Sunday September 18th, 2022 6:21:46 PM
Kiwina asks whether a manta ray is too big a form for the occassion. If Lilly thinks it would be fine, he uses his cloak rather than the elixir.

"Ramsey and Tsak, I think we should have someone on board the Rose at all times, but perhaps we will be able to take the crew to celebrate in shifts?" This question is really for Lilly as well, and not intended to discourage Esmerelda from trying the mer-life.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Sunday September 18th, 2022 9:02:31 PM
Ayotnom asks, "Will the elixir work on those of us who are Tauric? I was under the impression that merfolk were sort of half humanoid half fish and us Taurs well we are kind of already half humanoid half horse, big cat or bull depending on our type."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Monday September 19th, 2022 1:38:06 AM
It'll be fine Ayotnom, haven't you heard of bull sharks, sea horses and cat fish? Tsak says with a wink.

Good thinking Kiwina, I'm happy to take a turn staying on board. We should probably have at least two people left here at a time. 1 in the lookout and 1 at the tiller.

DM Jeremy
Monday September 19th, 2022 12:07:27 PM

Everyone seems willing to take the elixir though there are a few questions. Lilly answers Ayotnom's question first, "Since it's polymorph magic I see no reason why it wouldn't work, unless taurs have an immunity to such magic that I an unaware of." To Tsak she answers, "The magic should be safe for your kitty, though I'm not sure what the affect will be for an animal. This should be interesting to find out!" And finally to Kiwina, "You can certainly stay in your tauric form and use a manta ray cloak if you prefer, though you will probably have to squeeze into a lot of tight places. You see, our village doesn't get a lot of visitors, and, to be honest, under the sea, if someone is larger than us, they are generally trying to kill us, so we never considered building to accommodate larger persons. That said I promise you we will do all we can to make your stay as comfortable as possible, and once you have squeezed into a building, you should have plenty of room to move about freely. I will let you decide for yourself."

At Kiwina's concerns for a guard on deck, Ramsey says, "I will stay with the ship. If any of the crew wish to join you, they are welcome to go, but my place is on the Rose!" As it turns out, three other crew members decide to stay with the ship as well.

The flask is passed around, and everyone who is going takes a drink. It has the taste of some unknown fruit sweetened with honey, and everyone finds it very pleasant. Once in the water, you find that your lower extremities have been replaced by a fish tail, though everyone except Ayotnom doesn't find any changes to their upper body. Ayotnom however finds his upper body has shrunk down to medium size, though his appearance hasn't been altered. Even Esmeralda's front half has no changes, though her hind legs are replaced with a fish tail.

You swim down to the bottom of the sea, a trip that takes about 20 minutes, and Lilly leads you into a small village. The buildings all appear to be made of corral and stone, and appear to be built more for privacy than protection from the elements. As you swim through town, you see several merfolk watching as Lilly leads you to the largest building in the settlement. The bystanders all seem excited by you presence, and you receive many a huzzah. It is clear that everyone is happy to see the defeaters of the Deep with their own eyes.

As you arrive at the largest building, a middle aged merman meets you.

'Thank you for coming! and thank you daughter for finding them so quickly!"

You see Lilly cringe a bit when the merman addresses her as daughter. The reasoning is unclear, but it seems to have something to do with teenage angst, and perhaps a desire for self identity.

Friends, my name is Salvas and I am the chieftain of this small village. As I'm sure Lilly has already shared, We wish to thank you properly for doing what we could not, and if you are willing, I would like to invite you to join us for a feast in your honor this afternoon. In the meantime, you will find all the accommodations you could ask for available to you. I'm sure Lilly will be happy to show you around. I would do so myself, but I have so much to do in preparation for the party. You see, it was impossible for us to have everything ready, as we had no idea when or even if you would arrive."

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday September 19th, 2022 12:43:47 PM
Wil is happy to drink the potion and does so with no issue. Once in the water, he begins to act strangely and starts looking at his new limbs and begins screaming and struggling. Luckily this only lasts for a moment. Wil returns to his senses.
"I'm sorry, that was unexpected. One of my personalities is afraid of fish tails and I had no clue, I won't mention any names, Namir." He says with a smirk. "We had to put him in a box. We are good now."
Wil then follows the others without a problem. He is polite but tries to stay out of sight due to being a bit embarrased.

Posting for Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Monday September 19th, 2022 12:48:06 PM
Elyas has reservations but he drinks the elixir. He makes the transition, and even though it does feel quite strange he takes the change far better than Wil who seems to panic. He attempts to help but Wil collects himself before Elyas is able to offer any help.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Monday September 19th, 2022 1:25:21 PM
Having no reservations Falco jumps in and drinks the elixir. He really wants to make a big tail splash as he flips to descend so it takes him a few tries to get it right. Happy that he made a good tail splash he checks out his new body underwater, has a brief concern about how bodily functions work and then discounts the concern as part of the adventure.

After meeting the chieftain Falco looks to Lilly. "A tour would be great, I know its your home but it is new and interesting to all of us."

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Monday September 19th, 2022 4:09:04 PM
After drinking the elixir, Rolth makes a few powerful sweeps of his newfound tail, and pronounces himself ready to descend.

Upon reaching the village and being greeted by the Chieftain, he says, "Thank you, Chieftain Salvas, for your hospitality. I can see why you would send the delightful Lilly in search of us, for she has proved a most welcoming emissary! I look forward to her tour of your village, and appreciate all that you are doing to make preparations for the festivities."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Monday September 19th, 2022 7:36:25 PM
Mak had a problem with the tail. To him it was too much like having a plant buried in his chest. The worried look on his face was plain as he swam down into the depths of the ocean. When he arrived in the undersea town he was mostly used to the new form and smiled weakly at the greeting.

"Where's the tavern?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday September 19th, 2022 8:15:38 PM
Kiwina takes the elixir, hearing that large creatures would discomfit their hosts.

When meeting Salvas, Kiwina says, "We are glad if our fight with the Deep has helped you, although we were fighting it for our own reasons. And I agree with Falco -- we spend all of our time at the surface of the ocean, seeing what it is like down here would be a real treat."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27 d20+16=24 ;
Monday September 19th, 2022 10:51:13 PM
Ayotnom says, "Honey we shrunk the minotaur!" as he takes a nip of the flask and becomes a merfolk.

While Lily seemed to be earnest upon hearing her exchange with her old man part of him starts to wonder and he listens carefully to Salvas (Sense Motive; 24) considering that Ardian turned out to be a foe rather than a friend he isn't likely to just take the word of anyone they meet at face value for a while and listens to his gut on this one.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 7:27:33 AM
Tsak keeps a watchful eye on Esmerelda for the first few minutes,but the moggy seems to take to the water with delight. While Tsak tries to stay with the group Esmerelda flits here and there as shiny things take her eye.

After 5-10 minutes the newly minted cat-fish settles down and swims beside the ranger as they enter the village. Tsak too is excited to see the underwater environment.

DM Jeremy
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 12:20:37 PM

One of Wil's "Friends" has a mental breakdown over the merfolk transformation, but that voice is silenced by everyone else.

Elyas tentatively drinks the elixir and is about to try and calm Wil down, but Wil beats him to it.

Falco drinks the elixir and has a bit of fun with his new tail. He worries about using the facilities, but decides not to think about it. He tells Lilly that a tour would be wonderful.

Rolth tries out his new tail, and thanks Salvas as only Rolth can.

Mak's new tail brings him some bad memories, and asks to be dropped off at the pub.

Kiwina tells Salvas they took on the Deep for their own reasons, but they are glad they were able to help, and looks forward to a tour.

Ayotnom makes a joke about shrinking, and watches Salvas for anything off. The duelist concludes that the chieftain is very proud of his daughter, and loves her dearly, but Lilly is trying to write her own story. One that is out from under the shadow of being chieftain's daughter. Ayotnom concludes that, as a teenager, Lilly misinterprets love and pride for smothering. Ultimately he is certain that he is witnessing a mild case of teenage rebellion.

Tsak is worried for his companion for a moment but when Esmeralda seems to be enjoying her transformation, he is able to relax and look forward to Lilly's tour.

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Lilly turns out to be delightful tour guide, and you can easily see why Salvas is so proud of his daughter. Sure she has many of the annoying traits found in so many teenagers, but she has a big heart, and performs each task given her flawlessly. She shows you around the town and points out various sights. she mentions that their general store has a Catacombs entrance, if anyone wishes to do any last minute shopping, and at Mak's request she shows him the pub, where he finds a very comfortable atmosphere, and a whole host of merfolk who welcome him in and proceed to buy him drink after drink. Anyone who joins Mak receives the same treatment. You are pretty sure the bar keep would simply put your drinks "on the house", but he doesn't want to take away his customers opportunity to thank the hero or heroes.

Lilly brings those who wish to stay on the tour, around town, pointing out various sights, though as a small village, there isn't that much to see. Lilly makes lovely company. she takes you to what Lilly describes as their city park, and you swim through probably the loveliest aquascapes you have ever seen. There are corrals of various kinds, as well as a well kept kelp forest. (knowledge nature: 20) Highlight to display spoiler: {You spot kelp and corrals from all over the Wold.} the overall appearance of the place is one of beauty and tranquility.

After a few hours, Lilly leads her entourage back to the pub to retrieve a well lubricated Mak, as well as anyone else who stayed with him, than returns to the chieftain's home. She leads you to the back of the house, and you see a separate building, behind the chieftain's residence, that you immediately recognize as a banquet hall.

The hall is decorated, and filled with merfolk, with more entering to join the feast. The walls are lined with what lamps with magical flames "burning" inside them, and swimming at the ceiling are a multitude of lantern fish, that appear to be trained to act as a sort of overhead lighting.

Lilly leads you to the chieftain's table at the head of the room, where Salvas stands to greet you.

"Welcome friends, please join me at my table for food and drink, and let us celebrate!

The food and drink is amazing, and includes many dishes you have never tasted. There are many fish dishes, as well as a lovely kelp salad, and though many of the flavors are foreign to your palate, you find the dishes to be flavorful and enjoyable.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 12:33:24 PM
Falco enjoys the tour but the feast is really what is is looking forward too. New cusine is always such a delight, unless your host is a ghoul or some such. He tries not to eat too much of any one thing, instead trying a bit of everything he can get his hands on. Still it doesn't take long for his stomach to begin to bulge out from what he eats.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+13=14 ; d20+13=32 ;
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 1:28:44 PM
Elyas is fascinated by the underwater community. he doesn't stay at the bar, but he watches curiously to see how drinks are prepared and served while immersed completely in water. what kind of drinks do they use here?

he enjoys the tour, always interested in expanding his experience of the Wold and its inhabitants. the coral garden is very interesting, but Elyas knows next to nothing about the plant life of the seas. still, it is quite pretty and different! (know nature = 14, natural 1)

at the banquet Elyas is a little nervous being at the center of attention for so many merfolk, so he waits for others to act and follows their lead. he knows there can be many potential missteps in a formal meal in an unfamiliar culture, especially trying to eat while underwater which is surely a new sensation for him. he watches to see who eats first, what dishes they start with, and how they use utensils etc.
Perception = 32

Posting for Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 1:37:57 PM
“This is wonderful,” Wil says as he decides to do the tour over the drink, surprisingly.
“I am enjoying the silence. The voices always go away in places like this.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 1:42:32 PM
Oops.. wrong header

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) | d20+3=22 ;
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 5:45:31 PM
Rolth enjoys the full tour with Lilly, assuming that Mak can handle the drinking all on his own. He is delighted by the aquascape, commenting on the beauty and diversity of the flora from all over the Wold's seas. (Knowledge Nature = 22)

He tucks into the repast with equal gusto, complimenting the chefs for their amazing talents.

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=17 ; d20+5=9 ;
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 7:15:51 PM
(Roll -- know nature = 17)

Kiwina enjoys the tour as well, privately realizing that for all the beauty down here it is sailing that calls to him most.

He enjoys the celebration and tells the tale of the Taurnament of Roses to their audience (oratory = 9, 10 with the luckstone, not the best performance), fully expecting to be soon upstaged by Rolth.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27 d20+9=22 ;
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 11:24:40 PM
(Know[nature]: 22)

Ayotnom attends the Taur and says to Lilly "Just how did you manage to get kelp and coral from all over the Wold to grow here in this spot?"

Later while dining Ayotnom says, "I think I heard somewhere once that it is better down where it is wetter and today has been quite the day to prove that idiom or lyric."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 6:40:47 AM
Tsak stays in the drinking establishment... err to look after Mak. NOT because there's free ale. No, not that.
He manages to enjoy the experience without overdoing it and is able to ensure that Mak can still swim when the rest return to pick them up. Esmerelda curls up by the fire (how do they do THAT underwater) and has a nap.

At the banquet Tsak tries to employ the same tactic of discernment, but fails miserably and eats entirely too much. Esmerelda seems to particlularly enjoy all the ways in which fish can be served, the moggie is pretty much in her element surrounded by nearly as much food as water.

Better where its wetter, Ogini you nauti bouy!

DM Jeremy
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 12:33:11 PM

Falco enjoys the tour, but gets down to business when it's food time.

Elyas watches how and what people eat and drink.

Wil enjoys the silence and the tour.

Rolth enjoys the tour and diversity of the park's aquascape. He puts the hurt on the food, giving complements to the chefs.

Kiwina enjoys the tour but finds he prefers sailing over anything else. He shares a story from the Petal's past, and though everyone listens politely, Kiwina realizes his presentation lacks the luster he fully expects Rolth to soon share.

Ayotnom asks how thy got the different corals and kelp to grow here, but Lilly doesn't know She offers to track down the grounds keeper if Ayotnom wishes. At the feast, Ayotnom makes a comment about wet places.

Tsak stays, at the pub, to "Keep an eye on Mak". At the feast, he tries to behave himself, but ends up eating way to much. Esmeralda is enjoying her stay. He comments on Ayotnom's wet spot comment.

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One thing your DM forgot to mention is that there is no water inside the dining hall and pub, and one might assume that most of the buildings serve as similar air pockets. though it makes moving about a bit more cumbersome, for the merfolk, it makes eating and drinking far easier. Also, without the air pockets, food would be extremely bland, as any seasoning would be washed off.

After Kiwina tells his story, a group of bards pick up their instruments and preform as everyone is eating. After dinner, Salvas stands and addresses the crowd.

"Welcome everyone to this joyous occasion, as we celebrate the heroes who have defeated our ancient enemy, the Deep. Three cheers for the Eight Petaled Rose! Now I must ask if you would be so kind as to share some of the details of this adventure, as everyone here is longing to hear the details. Also our scribe over there wishes to write everything down for posterity"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 2:20:08 PM
Falco briefly considers stepping in to fill the roll of story tells but realizes there are better in the part for that. Instead he looks for some form of tasty treat to eat while he great tale is told but stops when he has a thought.

"Maybe we could get a copy or two of what is written. We could hand it out when we arrive someplace, kind of as an introduction?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 7:08:12 PM
Oops.. wrong header

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 8:27:23 PM
Kiwina says that this was a long adventure and suggests that they start no earlier than searching for the keys.

Highlight to display spoiler: {Just for reference: Rolth vs Kiwina.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 8:34:55 PM
Rolth is vaguely aware of Kiwina's suggestion, but alas has already launched into the tale...

“In our adventures across the Taur Isles and these seas, we ran into signs and minions of an evil power known as the Deep, a threat at that point unknown to us. Through our journeys, we learned that the Deep was some sort of malevolent power that seemed to be making a play for domination in the region. Its minions distributed magical amulets that warp the minds of their wearers, turning them into mindless, aggressive pawns. We met a chuul that used a piece of the Deep, part of a tentacle, to cursedly warp the flesh of those in its thrall, making them tentacled monstrosities. The chuul was accompanied by frog-like Deep Ones. The chuul promised us power if we joined it, and madness, despair and death if we resisted. We of course saw through its lies, and defeated it in battle. Earlier, we had encountered and defeated a sort of reverse Cecaelia named Aaroth, who told tales of a coming doom that was beyond our understanding. And on our sailing journeys between the Taur Isles, we passed a great rock formation that looked tentacled as well.

At several points, we encountered a mysterious fellow named Nyloth, who professed to be an envoy of Domi and gave us occasional clues to guide our quest. In our most recent encounter with Nyloth, he informed us that a sage named Ardian, in Fargunia, was also seeking the Deep, and might wish to trade information. So we traveled to that strange land to meet Ardian. In our discussions, he revealed the Deep was a very old creature of some sort, an evil thing bent on destruction. Long ago the creature had opened a gateway from another place into the Wold. As you seem to know all too well, some nearby underwater folk were subjugated, and fell in thrall to this thing. Eventually, heroes rose up from those aquatic folk–I’m sure this august village must have had some among their number! They fought the creature back. They were not strong enough to destroy it, so they sealed it with a Teucri artifact. They broke the artifact into several items, and hid them.”

Ardian told us that the seals on this prison had begun to fail, and the power of the entity known as the Deep had begun to push back through. He asked us to find the pieces of the Teucri artifact so that the Deep could be defeated once and for all. He helped us find assistance from local notables, including magics that allowed our ship to sail under the sea! And he gave us clues that allowed us to find the Teucri keys to the Deep’s prison. Alas, unbeknownst to us, Ardian had fallen under the sway of the Deep himself. So when we traveled to the portal that sealed the Deep away from the Wold, Ardian revealed his treachery, but was slain by the Deep nonetheless. We then gave battle to this wily master of deceit, eventually pinning him down and delivering sufficient blows by weapon and magic to lay him low. The portal was destroyed in the process, but we were able to recover the Teucri keys. Weary but triumphant, we returned to Fargunia to ensure that no more dangerous lore was remaining in Ardian’s tower. Having done this, we set sail again, where we had the great fortune to encounter the wonderful Lilly, and so be guided before you here. Well, there you have it, the tale of our most recent quest! I hope that you have enjoyed it nearly as much as I have enjoyed this dinner.”

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 1:08:18 AM
Ayotnom is interested in speaking to the grounds keeper to find out how they did it.

Later at the feast Ayotnom really doesn't have anything to add to Rolth's retelling of events

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: un-levelled
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 7:25:52 AM
Tsak sits scratching Esmerelda's ears as his distended belly gurgles to itself. He listens to Rolth's speechifying and notes he's done a fair job of describing the quest, so gives him the nod of 'job done' to show his approval.

Tsak is aware that this smallish town will have used a lot of resources to feast the Petals. He shows his thanks by not drinking all of their delicious dry red, though he is hard pressed as it goes down a treat.

He waits for what he expects will be more talking by some august personage...

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+9=27 ;
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 12:13:28 PM
Mak enjoyed the company and the celebration though he did have enough presence of mind to not over indulge. That he had no legs to hurt seemed to help the most. The nobleman mixed right in too, even though the traditions were a little different they didn't seem to be that different.

OOC:
KS: Nobility +9, Roll 27

DM Jeremy
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 12:26:46 PM

Falco considers telling the tale but decides to let someone else do it. He asks for a copy or two of the manuscript.

Kiwina suggests a slightly shortened version, as the whole tale would take to long. (I love the videos. I needed a good chuckle in the morning.)

Rolth shared the whole tale, in spite of Kiwina's suggestion for an abbreviated version. Bards just can't help themselves!

Ayotnom asks Lilly to track down the grounds keeper. Lilly is happy to oblige, and finds and introduces him to a slightly elderly merman who she introduces as Rengard. Rengard says, "Well ya see, as long as the water parameters are close, you can grow pretty much anything, anywhere down here. This garden predates me by several generations, and with proper care, it will out last my grand kids, so I'm not exactly certain how all these wonderful specimens were gathered. I do know that if you were to take a plant or variety of corral native to these parts, and swim to the opposite end of the Wold, assuming you have similar water parameters, such as temperature, salinity, hardness, ECT., they will thrive." At the party, he Ayotnom lets Rolth do the talking.

With a full belly, Tsak shares his approval of Rolth's words. He makes a decision not to drink the town dry.

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Everyone listens intently as Rolth spins his tale. There is much head nodding and whispered conversations, as the bard speaks. Clearly they are hanging on his every word, and when Rolth is finished, everyone in the house stands and applauds the efforts of the Petals.

Salvas waits for the applause to take it's course, and than indicates that everyone should have a seat. "Thank you for the wonderful story, we can have as many copies made as you need, Fanton is an excellent scribe. I know it's getting late, and I'm sure you would like to return to your ship before too long, but allow me to offer this token of my, nay our appreciation."

Salvas is handed a small chest, and he sets it on the table than opens it. He reaches in and pulls out a single brooch. He holds the brooch out for all to see, and you discern it to be made of silver. It is a circle with an Old Woldian glyph intricately carved on it's face. If you speak Old Woldian Highlight to display spoiler: {It means Merfolk Friend.}

"I name you friend to all merfolk! If you ever encounter a merfolk community, or perhaps even an individual, present this brooch, and unless they have done away with our traditions, they will gladly show you hospitality, and/or offer assistance. Take these as a token of our thankfulness."

Salvas than reaches back into the small chest and pulls out seven more identical brooches, and hands one to each member of the Eight Petaled Rose.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 1:10:04 PM
"The gift of hospitality is one of the greatest in the Wold. Thank you, I will wear it with pride."

Falco will indeed wait for a couple of copies. He has the idea that when the arrive at a new port these might be a sort of calling card to local leaders. Summarizing a bit of their recent adventures. Even better if he were to start to record some previous adventures to make a bound volume some day.

__________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 4:31:41 PM
Elyas accepts the token with a small bow.

"you have heard our story, we would love to hear yours. you say you have fought against the Deep in the past? what was that like? what did you know of the monster that was locked away in that archway?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 6:38:41 PM
Rolth reads the Old High Woldian and exclaims, "Merfolk Friend, indeed! I am quite honored and shall treasure this dearly!" He also hopes to hear some tales from the merfolk, but understands if they are ready to retire after all the festivities.

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 7:11:30 PM
Kiwina pins his brooch on happily, and listens to answers to Elyas'es questions.

How much time has passed since they took the elixir? Kiwina would not object at all to spending more time looking around down here -- out of the city as well as in it.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 11:21:28 PM
Ayotnom says to Rengard, "But that is what I don't understand. Isn't the odds of of all this flora from all over the Wold having simillar water paremeters to this particular spot here astronomically unlikely? What sets this spot apart from others that it is able to sustain all these desperate samples? It isn't just kelp from the other end of the Wold but all over it and water temperatures, pressures, even mineral compositions vary region to region. Is this place just some happy neutral that can sustain any underwater plant raised here? It is certainly a vexing mystery"

Later at the feast:

Ayotnom says to Salvas, "I thank you for the recognition but I have a logistical question. My torso and neck has shrunk thanks to your elixir that temporarily makes me a medium merfolk. Will this necklace fit a large Taur? Or will I have to expand the chain or replace it with a larger chain later should I wish to wear it when I return to my normal size?"

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Friday September 23rd, 2022 7:48:10 AM
Mak accepted the brooch and attached it to his cloak. That they’d be called friend was sobering and Mak was grateful for the honor. He was speechless however and simply nodded when handed the token.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: with tail, down-levelled.
Friday September 23rd, 2022 8:11:59 AM
Tsak thanks Salvas as the merman hands him his broach and stows it carefully in the bag he brought with him.

DM Jeremy
Friday September 23rd, 2022 10:32:24 AM

Falco thanks Salvas for the brooch and what it means. He asks for a couple of copies of the manuscript. He is considering writing down their exploits in the future to use a sort of calling card.

Elyas asks for the villages story.

Rolth also would like to hear the story.

Kiwina wears the brooch happily. He does some calculations, and realizes they have been in merfolk form for about 10 hours.

Ayotnom further probes about the garden, and asks about the brooch. Renguard answers, "You know, I've always suspected there was some magic in this place. The tranquility of this park is almost magical. who knows, maybe there is something to be said about that." Salvas gives the minotaur a puzzled look, and answered, "It's a brooch, not a pendent, you pin it to your clothing, there is no chain. You may wish to remove it before you regain your normal form, to avoid ripping the fabric of your shirt, as the shirt grows, because the brooch probably won't change in size.

Mak recognizes the honor of being named friend, and wears the brooch.

Tsak thanks Salvas for the brooch.

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As Elyas asks Salvas about his villages story, he answers, "Whats to be said that you don't already know. It happened over 1000 years ago, and there isn't any merfolk alive who was around then. Most people had written the whole thing off as legend, but our village new better, as we were the ones tasked with watching the gate. I would tell you more, if I could, but I simply don't know anything more than you already know."

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Friday September 23rd, 2022 11:55:26 AM
Elyas nods
"yes, information about the Deep was quite hard to find, and we certainly found a lot of people who didn't believe it was real. regardless of how much you knew about it, thank you for your service in guarding the gate. it is quite possible that without someone watching over it the Deep would have been able to influence someone to open the gateway much earlier than it did. I hate to think what that monster could have done given its freedom...

Elyas enjoys the remainder of the feast time, but also carefully studies the banquet hall, using his very detailed memory to recall the shape and size of as many things as he could. You never know when it might be helpful to have a teleportation location in a very hidden and safe spot, especially given their tokens of friendship...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday September 23rd, 2022 1:34:21 PM

As Falco hears the stuff with the Deep started a thousand years ago he is surprised, considering. 'With the power we have gained in so short a time it is hard to believe that others, at the time, could not have done the same. Maybe the merfolk should communicate more with the outside world.'

"IF something like this comes up again maybe talking to the people of the surface could help. Adventurers and heroes have bene part of the Wold for a long time so it is possible this could have been avoided, just a thought."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday September 23rd, 2022 5:55:35 PM
"I expect the merfolk have renowned adventurers themselves. Perhaps the Deep weakened over the course of its imprisonment." Kiwina knows that what they imprisoned it with was a Teucri artifact, but they still figured out how to get it working and how to get it in there.

Still, events seem to be winding down here. If Kiwina is going to explore the seabed before the others are ready to go to the ship, he figures now is the time. He thanks their hosts, but explains they have offered him an opportunity to see a new landscape he can't pass up.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Friday September 23rd, 2022 9:48:14 PM
As a sailor Mak had heard all the rumors about merfolk, gillmen, sirens, and other creatures that lived in the waters in and around the Taur Isles. None of that prepared him for the reality. He felt privileged to be this close to them and to learn their ways.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Saturday September 24th, 2022 3:44:08 PM
Wil had been staring at a spot in the wall for what seemed like days, till he suddenly realized it was a piece of choral. He laughed, a hardy laugh.
He accepted the broach with a smile. He had really been out of it.
“Ah, I heard there was a Catacombs, is there also a place to train. I have a few WLA levels to complete?l
Thanks

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Saturday September 24th, 2022 11:09:58 PM
Rolth pins his brooch to his cloak and accompanies Kiwina on any additional sightseeing before thanking our hosts again and returning to the Rose.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Monday September 26th, 2022 12:19:28 AM
Ayotnom says, "Forgive me, I misunderstood the nature of your jewelry. I'll save putting on mine for when I reach my normal size."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: with tail, down-levelled.
Monday September 26th, 2022 3:26:20 AM
Tsak visits the catacombs before they leave. He's after some restoration potions to get his mind and body back to where they were before the overgrown slug zapped him.
After that he's ready to return to the Rose and head out for the next adventure, or diplomacy, whichever happens first.

DM Jeremy
Monday September 26th, 2022 12:42:00 PM

Elyas understands why Salvas can't share more. He makes a mental note of the surroundings in case a haven is ever needed.

Falco considers the Petals rise in power, wondering why the merfolk couldn't have dealt with them, and why they never asked for help. He suggests they ask for help in the future.

Kiwina suggests that Maybe The Deep was weakened by his imprisonment, and hadn't come to full power yet. Especially considering the merfolk used a powerful artifact to imprison him. He excuses himself, as he desires to explore the area.

Mak had heard of merfolk gillmen and sirens, but never thought he would see them, and here in this adventure, he has encountered 2 out of the three, and heard of an encounter with the 3rd. He feels privileged to have seen what he has seen.

Wil asks if the is a WLA branch.

Rolth joins Kiwina on the sight seeing.

Ayotnom says he will put on the brooch when returning to full size.

Tsak make a pit stop at the Catacombs.

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Salvas chuckles a bit as he answers Falco, "You are not wrong friend, though, in our defense, until now, we knew not who we could trust. To add to the problem, when even other merfolk communities have forgotten the truth, and insisted the whole thing was not but legend, finding those who would listen proved challenging, and we simply had given up."

To Kiwina he says, "Of course, please feel free to explore. Based on what Lilly told me, you should still have around 12 hours left before the elixir wears off."

To Wil he says, "Sadly we do not have that which you seek. We are an isolated community, or at least we have been, and never had a need for such a facility. Now that the threat, of The Deep is over, maybe we can and should rejoin the rest of civilization. There are many here, especially among the youth, that would love nothing less than exploring, the Wold. In the future, such a place may be a desirable addition to our community."

As Kiwina and Rolth explore the surrounding area, they discover that the village is nestled into a natural ring of stone. They surmise that his location was probably chosen to offer protection from rogue water currents, as enemies could simply attack from above. The rocks themselves are comprised mostly of quartz found in a multitude of colors, with some granite mixed in for good measure. There are schools of many different brightly colored fish swimming along the rocks, as well as much corral. To say the location is beautiful would be an understatement. Outside of and away from the ring, there doesn't seem to be much else, With the exception of a dense kelp forest just south of the village ring, which you can easily surmise is a source of food for the community, all you see are what appear to be large nets scattered about. close examination, and you see that the nets are all approximately 100 ft cubes, and they are fastened to the seabed, the nets are filled with fish, and you realize this is a sort of farm, and these nets are pens used to house livestock.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Monday September 26th, 2022 3:05:29 PM
"Remaining insular is not a path for a civilization to advance, join the larger Wold where you can. At least you can get word to someone like us if there is a problem. Sorry.. I don't mean t lecture it is just that uniting races has been a bit of a thing for us, well attempting too."

Falco is happy to look around and head back to the boat when the others do.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Monday September 26th, 2022 4:48:19 PM
Elyas joins Rolth and Kiwina in exploring the community a bit more. He is very excited to see this community as it is so different than the ones he knows well above the waves. it is incredibly interesting to him to see how some things (like the livestock pens) are analogous of life in any other town, but all have their own unique spin.

He thoroughly enjoys the time spent in this place.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20=9 ;
Monday September 26th, 2022 6:02:07 PM
Wil is unlucky in the fact that the voices in his head haven't gone away. He swims a bit awkwardly as he tries to negotiate with the ones still uncomfortable with the transition.
"I'm not much for trusting either, " Wil says. "Anything we can do to help secure that there are some trustworthy creatures in the Wold. I know a couple." He winks and smiles.

Outside of his trouble, he does manage to enjoy exploring with the others.
He is also looking for anyone interested in a game of chance. "A gold piece for a good guess. I roll a 20-sided die. A "9" is my next roll going to be higher or lower? Pardon me, may I gamble here? Is that ok?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Monday September 26th, 2022 9:23:18 PM
Rolth nods along in agreement with Falco's heartfelt statements, and is in awe of the splendor of this place overall. "I hope that you will say hello if we ever share the same seas again, or even come and visit us if you arrive in one of our harbors one day. The Wold will be a better place if all folk join together in common purpose to strive for the good of each other."

Kiwina (Steve M) 86/86 [106/106] HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday September 26th, 2022 10:56:58 PM
Kiwina thanks the merfolk for their hospitality. He isn't one to talk trade arangements, but suspects there are some taurs on the islands around who might trade for fish.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Monday September 26th, 2022 11:20:12 PM
Ayotnom also goes with Rolth and Kiwana to explore the community more. He takes in the interesting sights and says, "Normally I would agree with Falco but you folks have that kelp garden that has ocean fauna from around the Wold. Be careful who you share that information with. I would speculate some might want to exploit it considering it is unusual to have all those samples in the same area where things are different all over the Wold."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: with tail, down-levelled.
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 9:18:01 AM
Tsak tags along as the group explores the Mer-village. He's impressed that a village that has remained so isolated is so welcoming.

Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

A cry for help

DM Jeremy
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 12:00:30 PM

Falco doubles down on the need for interracial interaction, and explains why he is so intent on the issue.

Elyas joins the explorers, and is surprised at how many similarities there are between life above and below the waves.

Wil tells Salvas that he struggles with trust as well, but he has found some trustworthy people in the Wold. He asks if gambling is OK here, as he tries to strike up a game of chance. Salvas says gambling is fine as long as things remain civil among the gamblers.

Rolth agrees with Falco, and asks for these merfolk consider saying hi when they are near, and maybe even visit them. He tells Salvas that the Wold is a better place when different peoples interact.

Ayotnom agrees with Falco, but worries about the kelp garden.

Tsak is surprised that such an isolated village can be so welcoming.

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Salvas says he agrees with the Petals, and claims that now that their duty is fulfilled, he plans to go out and see more of the Wold, and creating as many bonds of friendship as possible. He says he will encourage his people to do like wise, and claims he hopes to see you again in the future.

Salvas and Lilly swim you back to the Rose, and make their farewells, and then turn and swim back to their village.

A year passes, and in that time you have been busy working tirelessly to bring the much desired unity to the Islands. As you were working out in the open, the leaders of the taurs were working behind the scenes, thanks to Domi's mirrors, and it has finally come to pass! Sure their is a very small group that hold to the old grudges, but by far and large, the taurish people desire to work together, united as one people.

Trade agreements and treaties have be ratified, and signed, and for the first time since the taurs split into three separate peoples, there is unity. To commemorate this joyous achievement, a new holiday has been created, "Unification Day". It is important to note that the 3 island nations still maintain their sovereignty, but they have vowed to work together for the good of all taurs.

Of course the Petals have been invited to attend as special guests , due to all their hard work that made this celebration even possible.

So that all three nations can have equal standing, it was decided that each year a different island will host the celebration, and it was determined, by lots, that the first annual Unification Day celebration will be held in Chessford, on Liontaur island.

The Petals have arrived a few days early, and are just about to sit down to a meal at the Wanderer's Roost.

(As a year has passed, you can assume that any training or anything else your character was wanting to do, has been done)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 4:58:30 PM
Rolth basks in the bonhomie of the Eight Petaled Rose, reflecting on the events of the past few years. How long ago it seems that he, Kiwina, and Sable set out from Bridge Island, determined to do Domi’s will and begin to reunite taur kind! And add to that the changes wrought by the Warper Sar, including the metamorphosis of our dear friend Falco. Our travels have brought us to strange and interesting lands, and all manner of creatures, good and fell. The normally restless liontaur feels an unusual contentment. He smiles to himself, knowing that this cannot last. For the Eight Petaled Rose are heroes, and heroes need adventure! Surely it will come calling soon!

But enough of this introspection. Rolth claps Mak on the shoulder and announces loudly, "Why Mak, that is most generous of you! Huzzah for Mak, who has offered to buy everyone a round!’

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 6:30:51 PM
"A wind please but, YES, Mak thanks to you for speaking up. These good people all deserve a drink!"

Falco happily goes along with Rolth's craftmanship of the scene. A year, it seems so long and yet so short with the companions they have found.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness
2nd- Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Cure Moderate (D) / Silence / Zone of Truth
1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 8:11:49 PM
Mak had been away for some time and looked forward to reuniting with the petals. Mak had changed. Perhaps not in behavior as that was to be seen, but his appearance was different. He was thinner than before, but it could have been the better fitting armor. His new armor was as black as the blade of his sword with a purple tabard displaying his families crest, that of a black dragon on a yellow field. He still sported his longbow, but when he walked it was with one had upon his sword.

When he spotted Tsak he grinned broadly and grasped the mans hand in a warriors grip. That he'd somehow offered to buy a round didn't phase him. "Make it two then!" he exclaimed to those gathered round.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 8:33:29 PM
Wil has accomplished quite a bit in a year. He completed his WLA training.. months and months of training. (Thought of completing up to 11 - not sure if that's appropriate though - let me know. I need to update the sheet)
Wil was noticeably more professional in the way he stood and he smiled. With the training, he even got married to a beautiful light brown centaur named Sandi. Another thing to notice is he seemed to talk to himself less. He managed to have a handle on the voices with the help of a medicine man in the area.
He sits with the others.
"How's it going adventurer group?" he says. "It's been a moment. Sorry, I've been absent. Catch me up?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 9:59:36 PM
Kiwina isn't one to stay in one place too long. Not when there's an ocean. He's been sailing between the islands and exploring the Shipwreck Shoals for the past year -- perhaps on the Rose if the others agreed, perhaps on other vessels. It's not as if three magic mirrors can do everything. People still insist on meeting people, and ships are still needed. As well, there has been occasional need for a justicar here ot there.

Still, it's good to be gathering back with everyone. Kiwina looks the same -- down to the creases on his haversack -- except for the tattoo Rolth put on his left shoulder to match the one he's always had on the right. Oh, and the ioun stone that had been the heart of the sphinx.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 10:52:27 PM
Ayotnom says, "Wow, that year flew by so fast I barely notice it pass. So now that we have united the Taur people again how long do you reckon it will take for the separate Taur people to becom one again through interbreeding? If I remember correctly before the fracturing there was once just a single Taur race with aspects of all 3 of our individual Minotaur, Liontaur and Centaur we have now."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: with tail, down-levelled.
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 12:59:07 AM
Tsak returns Mak's handshake enthusiastically Bloody good to see ya mate!

Tsak and Esmerelda had spent their time with Kiwina, sailing the Rose, exploring the area and keeping an eye on the Taur Isles. A small step back had seen them talking more than fighting, but they were still a known quantity.

This year sees Tsak a bit more relaxed and windswept, but his interest in the peoples of the Isles and their affairs hasn't diminished. This whole area feels like home now.

Appreciating Rolth's humor he sits down with the rest of the Petals to catch up over a pint or two and some succulent boar.

DM Jeremy
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 11:16:57 AM

Rolth enjoys the reprieve, but realizes it can't last forever. He volunteers Mak for buying the first round.

Falco backs up Rolth's play.

Mak has made some changes to his appearance. He is unphased by Rolth's ruse, and offers to by two rounds.

Wil gets caught up on his WLA training, and seems to be a bit of a changed man. (If you can afford all the training, you can go as high as your level.) It seems he has found a way to control the voices in his head, and he found found love.

Kiwina kept busy in the down time, but apart from a couple of new additions, he looks the same.

Ayotnom wonders how long it will take for inter breeding to recreate the unified taur race.

Tsak spent his down time with Kiwina.

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As the Petals are finishing the first round that Mak paid for, and are about to order the second, a male liontaur child, dressed in dirty and tattered clothes, stumbles into the inn. The child looks around and calls in a weak voice, “I need to talk to the Eight Petaled Rose!”, only to collapse unconscious. A DC 10 heal check Highlight to display spoiler: {He appears exhausted, famished, and dehydrated, } and a DC15 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: {you see tear steaks in the dirt covering his face.}

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20=16 ; d20+14=20 ;
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 11:23:01 AM
"I must say that this young Taur is in distress. Let's get him some refreshment and a moist towel to wipe his face." Mak said after noting that the Liontaur had been crying and looked as if he hadn't eaten or drank in several days.

OOC:
Heal +0, Roll 16
Perception +14, Roll 20

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+3=13 ; d20+13=23 ;
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 11:25:15 AM
[ooc: sorry missed the post yesterday...]

Elyas has been with the Rose for the past year, likely sailing with Kiwina around the islands helping where needed and seeing the dream of uniting the Islands start to come to pass. He is always more comfortable out at sea, and doesn't stay ashore for long when it can be helped.

when the group is enjoying their drinks, Elyas joins in enthusiastically, but not to excess. he drops what he is doing when the child comes in

He is not an expert healer, but he knows enough to see that the liontaur boy is severely dehydrated.
"quick! he calls to the server "bring me some water! and some broth. this boy needs help!

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=20 ;
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 1:03:23 PM
"Whoa! Together for one day and we find trouble. Smells like an adventure." Wil says with a smile.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+3=11 ; d20+15=24 ;
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 1:15:11 PM
During the year Falco did a few things. First and foremost he composed his journal into a more coherent story of the travels of the Petals going all the way back to the tournament. Filling quite a bit of paper he did bind it himself and keeps it in his Haversack. His idea is to continue the journal and have a record when their days of travel come to and end.

He also, with some effort, found a smith that would let him help out a bit practicing his old craft. Not at the level to making anything fine, as he had hope, he decided to continue to craft even if it is not his love. The Wold can always use a new sword here and there.

With the others he is happy for the second glass of wine but become serious when the boy arrives. {Heal 11 | Perception: 24}

"Lad you appear unharmed of body. Come drink something and tell us how we can help your distress."

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+25=35 ;
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 6:28:38 PM
Seeing that the child is unconscious and that his friends are beginning to tend to him, Kiwina looks for clues as to where he might have come from. Was he running as if being chased, or simply worn out from a long journey? Perception = 35

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 10:37:41 PM
Tsak puts down the turkey leg he was about to dig in to.
Here we go again he thinks to himself.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27 d20+2=20 ; d20+17=21 ;
Thursday September 29th, 2022 12:15:34 AM
Heal: 20
Perception: 21

Ayotnom says, "Aye I agree with the assessment that this child is dehydrated, exhausted and in need of nourishment. Also he has been crying of late so let's get him some food and water and maybe some warmth and then see what he needed to speak to us so urgently about."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Thursday September 29th, 2022 9:12:37 AM
Rolth will move to assist the young taur as well. His Mark of Domi tattoos flash blue, and he bestows a blessing upon the child, with the intention of bringing him from an exhausted state to merely fatigued. (Lesser restoration). Time permitting, he will use his Calming Touch to remove the fatigue as well. He is eager to help the youngling, as well as to hear what urgent quest he has brought

DM Jeremy
Thursday September 29th, 2022 11:16:24 AM

The Petals all rush to help the youngling, offering food and drink, as they realize he is famished and dehydrated, but the poor lad is unconscious. Luckily, Rolth takes care of that, and the boy dives into the food and drink as though he hadn't eaten or had anything to drink in days. Once he has refreshed those needs, he looks up at the Petals and says, "Thank you that was very kind of you. You wouldn't by chance happen to know where I can find The Eight Petaled Rose? I need them, they are the only ones I can trust."

The lad seems to have some trust issues, possibly brought on by whatever caused him to be in such a state, and it is clear he has no idea who he is talking to at the moment. There is also a hint of desperation in his voice, which is easy to detect.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:34-AO/30/22T/19FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2) d20+9=23 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+9=14 ;
Thursday September 29th, 2022 12:24:19 PM
Mak stood back and let the clerics work while he watched for signs of deception from the youngling. He also tried to garner a little more information about the Taur from his present state, the type of grime or detritus covering him, his apparel, or anything that would reveal where this taur came from.

OOC:
Perception +16, Roll 21
Sense Motive +9, Roll 23
Survival +6, Roll 12
KS: Geography +7, Roll 9
KS: Local +3, Roll 4 (He knows nothing about Liontaur isle apparently)
KS: Nobility and Royalty +9, Roll 14

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Thursday September 29th, 2022 1:16:59 PM
Falco backs away from the boy waiting with anticipation, maybe it is time to get back to the life of adventure.

"We are them lad."

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Thursday September 29th, 2022 2:43:03 PM
Elyas is a bit surprised that the boy is looking for them specifically, and on the first day in a long time that the whole crew has been together in one place.

Awful lucky there, you found us! now, what seems to be the trouble young sir?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) | d20+23=43 ;
Thursday September 29th, 2022 3:09:34 PM
Sending the youth’s uncertainty, and glad we were able to help him recover, Rolth turns on the genuine charm. [b]"Ah, well, I am glad that you are being cautious, but I must conclude that Domi has guided your paws to reach us. For as these fellows have said, we are indeed the Eight Petaled Rose. I am Rolth, perhaps you have heard of me as one of the Petals. And here is my tattoo of the Eight Petal Rose’s symbol, a compass rose itself. You will see that we bear gear from our participation in the great fight when the corrupted Sar rose. And I doubt there are many companies with a liontaur, centaur, minotaur, and one such as good Falco here. Not to mention our wonderful human companions who daily show the way back to noble status! So, I hope I have established our identities sufficiently, and we can move on to the pressing need that brings you here. Is it something that we should speak of publicly, or shall we go to a private room?’[b]

Diplomacy = 43

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=29 ;
Thursday September 29th, 2022 4:16:21 PM
Wil sits back and watches... Perception: 29 - to catch anything odd about the boy or any other people nearby.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday September 29th, 2022 7:52:51 PM
Kiwina makes a show of counting the others, coming up with seven. After two more attempts, he "remembers" to count himself. It's a poor joke, especially for a tired youngster.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Friday September 30th, 2022 1:44:30 AM
Ayotnom says, "Aye, that's us. Well we are the current incarnation. You know how adventuring parties are. The membership shifts as time goes on."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday September 30th, 2022 2:33:08 AM
Seeing as how the lad isn't dead, Tsak picks up the turkey leg again. No sense wasting it.

He can see several of the petals watching the lad closely, so stays sitting where he is. There's enough of them around and the kid isn't going anywhere. He zens it and waits for whatever the story is. Island of terror, damsel in distress, crazy wizard, lobstermen? The suspense builds...

DM Jeremy
Friday September 30th, 2022 12:37:22 PM

As the different Petals make their introductions. Mak tries to pinpoint where the lad may be from, but as he is wearing the clothes of a commoner, which is pretty universal throughout the island, it's hard to pin point. The filth he is covered in seems to originate from different locations on Liontaur Island, which makes it appear as if the boy has been searching for a while. Mak, Wil, and Tsak try to determine if anything is off about the lad, but they don't see anything that would cause suspicion.

After the Petals make their introductions, the lad breaths a sigh of relief, and says,

"Thank the gods, I was beginning to think I would never find you. May name is Haltavar, and a few days ago, I was out fishing with some friends and caught a whole stringer of fish. Having plenty of fish for a good meal for my parents, younger sister, and myself I decided to go home. When I approached our home I noticed something odd. The usual sound of the sheep my father raises, was silenced. I had no idea what would have caused the sheep to be silent, but I knew it probably wasnft good, so I carefully approached my home. The first thing I saw was that the whole flock had been killed, with several looking as if they had been half-eaten. I looked around and at first I couldnft find my family, but then I found the half eaten remains of my mom and dad, and a pool of blood a few feet behind them. Ifm certain that that pool of blood is all that's left of my little sister.h

At this point, Haltavar breaks down and starts crying, uncontrollably, and it takes several minutes for the Petals to get anything out of him. Finally he regains his composure, and says:

gI c I need to avenge my family, but I know I canft do it myself, so I ran all the way here from the other side of the island, not even stopping to sleep, hoping to enlist the help of the famous Eight Petal Rose to help bring whatever beast killed my family, to justice. Will you help?h

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Friday September 30th, 2022 12:58:01 PM
Elyas looks at the others.
"This certainly sounds like something we should look into! a beast on this island big enough to take down a whole herd and this family shouldn't be left roaming. I haven't heard any other reports like this, have any of you?

to the boy he says
"can you tell us more about where you live? are there others living near you? how close to the sea are you? has anyone else had an attack like this near you?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday September 30th, 2022 1:09:11 PM
Falco is taken aback by the story.

"Poor lad, what a terrible tale! It does sound like we can help but, more importantly, what shall we do to help you in the long term. Is there family near where you lived?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday September 30th, 2022 3:00:12 PM
"What port is your home closest to, and how close?" Kiwina tries to figure out if it would be faster to sail around or go on foot. This doesn't sound like something to let delay.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday September 30th, 2022 5:12:49 PM
"You sure it's not just a pack of wolves? A large pack, Any fur or evidence left behind? Some clue as to what it could be? So sorry for your loss.. don't mean to be abrupt and force you to relive the trauma."
"Would you like something to drink? Can we get this lad something stronger?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday September 30th, 2022 10:45:19 PM
Tsak raises an eyebrow at Mak. That's all he gets for now. Don't want to upset the lad.
Surely a dragon would have burned everything down, sounds more like lobstermen. Bloody mongrels.

Tsak carefully wipes his hands on the nearest tablecloth, as dictated by good manners, and signals Esmerelda that its time to go.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Friday September 30th, 2022 11:05:06 PM
Rolth is impressed by this tough lad. "Well, I too would like to see Justice served. And moreover, to ensure that no other family has to endure the same suffering and loss. If we were to sail around the island, could you point out your home or village from the sea? That may be he quickest way to reach your home."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Sunday October 2nd, 2022 10:46:53 PM
Ayotnom says, "I know what it is like to lose family members and swear revenge. A mysterious stranger in black murdered my father and one day I will track him down and tell him 'Hello my name is Ayotnom Ogini you killed my father. Prepare to die." and then I will extract vengeance for my father's death. Until then lad you'll beast will have to do for practice."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:32-AO/28/19T/20FF|CMD 33| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|18/13/8/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Monday October 3rd, 2022 9:05:41 AM
"The Deep had to have many enemies, some of which were subverted by it. With the Deeps destruction those enemies might have been freed from its influence or perhaps with that evil competitor they feel it's safe to try their hand to exert dominance on the lands. This attack smacks of some intelligence to me and not just some random beast. It's best that we investigate if only to confirm these assumptions and act on them if they prove true."

**Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:51 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! |

DM Jeremy
Monday October 3rd, 2022 11:59:27 AM

Elyas feels that such a beast is a threat that needs to be dealt with.

Falco feels bad for the lad, and asks what will become of him.

Kiwana asks a few more questions. He is wondering if going by land or sea would be better.

Mak jumps to a very frightening conclusion.

Wil asks some more questions, and than tries to put him at ease, offering him another drink.

Tsak isn't so sure it is a dragon, but he keeps his thoughts to himself. He lets Esmeralda know it is time to go.

Rolth shares his sympathies and congratulates Haltavar for his bravery. He asks if he could point out his village from the sea.

Ayotnom shares his part, and offers to help the lad.

Mak makes it clear that they need to investigate.

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Haltavar answers Elyas, "I live just outside Frog Hollow, part of the Hound's Tooth Clan's holdings, so yes there are others. I don't know if there have been other attacks, as I never even checked in with the village. I ran away to look for you guys, and didn't think to let the villagers know what happened.[b]"

Haltavar answers Falco, [b]"In truth I'm not sure. I have no family, that I know of, but my village will take care of me, I'm sure of it."

Haltavar answers Kiwina, "Frog Hollow is on the coast, though I wouldn't call it a port. There is but one place to land a ship, and we rarely, if ever, have any visitors from the sea. We are mostly a fishing village, with some livestock farmers, like my dad, and our docks are more conducive for smaller fishing boats. I must admit, I have never been out to sea, and I'm not sure I would recognize Frog Hollow from there.

Haltavar answers Wil, "I have no idea what I would even look for, and I didn't take the time to look around. Maybe you fellows can find a clue to my family's death."

Haltavar answers Rolth, "I don't think I would be able to point out my village from sea, but I can guide you there over land. It shouldn't take but a day or two."

"Thank you for your willingness to help. I can lead you, shall we go?" The lad stands and begins walking to the door. Due to Rolth's restoration spell's, you believe that Haltavar should be able to lead you just fine, though when he finally crashes, he will be out for a while. What do our intrepid heroes wish to do?

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:32-AO/28/19T/20FF|CMD 33| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|18/13/8/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Monday October 3rd, 2022 12:11:37 PM
"I should retrieve Elmer if we are to follow him overland." Mak said. He also assumed that it wasn't a hellhound attack since they were common here and the lad would recognize them and their attacks.

"Perhaps Ramsey could gather the needed charts and meet us there? Even if we get a head start he'll likely arrive before us. Kiwina can keep an eye on the Rose's location with his compass. Being that it's a two day journey though is another night going to be critical? Cannot we let Haltavar rest tonight and leave in the morning?"

Mak adjusted his cloak and readied himself if the answer was "now".

Perception DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {Mak is wearing a WLA pin on his cloak. That's new for him."}

OOC: Did the pins we received from the Mermen have any special properties?

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday October 3rd, 2022 12:31:05 PM
To Mak's question, "What if the creature attacks again, should we leave right away? Just a thought, I'm not against leaving in the morning, of course. My new wife thought my journey back to the group would result in a new adventure. Thankfully, I've already said goodbye."
"That's a good question about the pins."

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Monday October 3rd, 2022 1:08:51 PM
"We may not all be equipped to leave immediately, having just come together again and with the intention of celebrating Unification Day. We would require time to collect supplies, gather weapons and make arrangements with the crew of the Rose. It seems prudent to me to wait until first thing in the morning to set off."

Of course Elyas does not have a lot of personal belongings (and those he does have are on the Rose), and so would be ready to leave anytime. he jus assumes others might not be ready to leave so suddenly

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+9=29 ;
Monday October 3rd, 2022 7:44:53 PM
(know geography = 29)

Kiwina considers what he knows of the island for the best route -- land or sea. He assumes a few hours would be a significant amount, and realizes that the liontaur lad is probably faster than some of his companions. Especially Elmer. He wonders if Mak trained the horse this past year. How much day they have left and where the tide stands might also factor into it.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Monday October 3rd, 2022 7:44:56 PM
"As Mak says, some sort of map must exist. Putting Ramsey to that makes sense and we can head out in the morning on land. I can ride fair enough if I can find a horse, maybe a rental as I don't generally need one."

Falco will spend some time that day looking for a horse or even a pony. He knows he is the slowest of the group by nature so it would be best. Beyond that it is just food for the road and he is ready to head out.

"Lad, you are welcome to bunk with me this evening so you have a place if need be."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) | d20+23=32 ;
Monday October 3rd, 2022 9:49:58 PM
"Let us check with the local authorities, who might have some ideas about what this threat is, where the village is, and the like. Perhaps there are even Hound's Tooth leaders here for the Unification Day ceremonies, who might be able to help us choose a course of action. Otherwise, I say we make haste to go, to help as soon as possible, and maybe even get back for the festivities since we got here a few days early."

Rolth will do some checking around, using his schmoozing skills to gather information.

Diplomacy = 32 to gather info

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday October 3rd, 2022 10:47:06 PM
Tsak and Esmeralda are ready to leave straight way, but happy to leave in the morning too. Tsak makes sure they both get a hearty meal in them and a good sleep. The pair are up bright and early the next morning ready to hit the road.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27 d20+9=26 ; d20+9=29 ;
Monday October 3rd, 2022 11:30:48 PM
Know [Geography]: 26
Know [Nature]: 29

Ayotnom thinks about what he knows of nature and geography to kind of get an idea about where they are headed and what they might be facing.

DM Jeremy
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 12:47:40 PM
(The pins you received, from the merfolk, have no special properties, other than to identify you as a friend to all merfolk. Of course, as Salvas said, there maybe some dishonorable merfolk who ignore the mandated hospitality.)

Mak prepares he go fetch Elmer, if they are to be traveling overland. He suggests having Ramsey gather the proper charts and meet them there.

Wil sees merit in leaving immediately and waiting until the AM.

Elyas wonders if everyone is ready to depart. and suggests leaving word with Ramsey.

Kiwina figures based on his knowledge of the islands, that actual travel would take about the same either by land or sea. When adding in the time to gather charts and such, Land maybe a wee bit faster.

Falco feels heading out in the morning would be better, and decides to go look for a horse. As it turns out he is able to find one. The liontaur running the stables says they are for when they have non-taur visitors. He offers Haltavar a place to sleep for the night.

Rolth suggests asking the local authorities if they have a clue as to what the threat is. Perhaps there maybe some Hound's Tooth Clan members in town for the celebration. he wants to get going ASAP, hoping to return before the festivities begin.

Tsak is fine leaving now or in the AM

Ayotnom stops to consider the land they will be traveling

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The Petals seem far from a consensus as far as leaving is concerned. Falco wants to leave in the AM, while Mak seems to want to go now. Wil and Tsak are open either way and it seems that Rolth wants to take some time to gather some intel. Ayotnom recognizes that since the vast majority of Liontaur island is plains and rolling hills, that is most likely the terrain they will encounter.

As they are discussing their next move, a middle aged liontaur steps up to their table.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I couldn't help overhear your conversation. I'm a Hound's Tooth, and though I've never been to Frog Hollow, personally, I have heard of it. From what I've heard it's a small village and relatively tight-knit. They have a reputation for taking care of there own, so I wouldn't worry about the lad's future. If some sort of beastie is reeking havoc in Frog Hollow, how long before the rest of Hound's Tooth lands are in danger, and from their the rest of the island? I don't want to tell you hero types how to do your job, but might I recommend haste! Sorry friends, I don't mean to be pushy, but I have friends and family back home still, and I am concerned for their well-being."

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 1:17:45 PM
"Well, I am all for leaving now if everyone is ready to go. I carry all i need with me, and the Rose could meet us there with the supplies we keep on board. as this good person says, time could be of the essence. wouldn't want to take our time and then find that another attack had happened..."

Elyas thinks for a minute
Where is the closest place we have visited near that village?
[ooc - Elyas ponders this but also a question tot he GM. I know we have interacted witht he Hounds tooth clan in a past module, how close were we to this village? I could potentially teleport us if there is a spot we have been closer to the town...]

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 1:59:21 PM
"How should we get there, is it on this island? Maybe we don't need the Rose?"

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite, Summon Monster IV - D: Confusion

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 2:02:36 PM
"Well that leaving now it is. I still worry about my speed in getting there quickly but I will do my best."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:32-AO/28/19T/20FF|CMD 33| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen,Adm|18/13/8/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF,WS)**|1d6+11(15)x2)
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 2:33:38 PM
"If I have Elmer, you can ride along with me." Mak offered to the small bird man. "but Elyas idea of using his magic is a good one. Any location in Houndstooth territory would be closer than here, right?" he asked the older Liontaur.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 6:39:31 PM
"Hoofing it there will be slightly faster," Kiwina reckons. "Seeing that Haltavar's fatigue has been dispelled, maybe leaving now is the best thing."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 7:15:52 PM
"Let's roll!" Whether be paw or magic, it's time to go.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 10:25:53 PM
Ayotnom says, "I don't know if the beastie be natural or other but it would seem to me that the terrain we will mostly fight it on will either be plains and rolling hills. Let us away to Frog Hollow and put an end to this beast."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday October 5th, 2022 2:17:56 AM
Tsak waits to see whether it will be on foot or by spell. While waiting he pens a quick note to Ramsay explaining the situation and where they are headed. The instruction is to meet the Petals there if possible. He leaves the note with the barkeep and gives him 2 silver pieces to have it delivered to the Rose.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Wednesday October 5th, 2022 7:03:58 PM
"Tsak, that's a good idea to let Ramsey know our plans and perhaps meet us with the Rose."

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday October 5th, 2022 7:36:21 PM
"Either path is fine with me," Wil says. "Do we have everything we need to move?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=28 ;
Wednesday October 5th, 2022 9:13:32 PM
Once they are outside, Kiwina checks out the weather. (survival = 28, should manage an accurate 3-day forecast)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Wednesday October 5th, 2022 10:45:48 PM
(OOC: checking in)

Ayotnom is ready to go by land, sea or magic.

DM Jeremy
Thursday October 6th, 2022 10:24:11 AM
Elyas does in fact know an area within a days journey from Frog Hollow, that Haltavar knows and can guide you from. This could cut the travel time in half, if not better, but the question your DM has is, how will Elyas teleport everyone? You have 8 heroes, plus Haltavar, and 3 of the heroes are large, thus counting as 2, so you have to teleport 12 people, essentially. (As a child, Haltavar is still medium sized) The spell allows you to bring along 1 extra person per 3 levels so at 11th level Elyas can teleport 3 people per trip (besides himself), and when he makes 12th level, he will be able to transport 4. He can do it, but at his current level, Elyas would have to prepare and cast Teleport 7 times, or use an equivalent number of scrolls. (1st trip there with 3 people, 2nd trip return, 3rd trip there with 3 persons, 4th trip return, 5th trip there with 3 persons, 6th trip return, and 7th trip there with the final group.)

I'm going to assume you leave by land, unless you know something your DM doesn't. (Feel free to educate me, if I'm missing something, and I will ret-con things accordingly.)

Word is sent to the Rose to retrieve Elmer, and ask Ramsey to begin the search for charts and maps to find Frog Hollow, so as to meet them there ASAP. A short time later Ramsey arrives leading Elmer and he tells everyone he will met them at Frog Hollow just as soon as he can.

You travel all day, with nothing out of the ordinary happening. As evening approaches, you find a small grove of trees, which would provide nice shelter for the night. Do our Intrepid heroes stay for the night or press on, and risk fatigue. If you decide to stop for the night, what is your watch order?

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows(20)|11/6/1/11(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+11(MS)Attack 1(20)x3)
Thursday October 6th, 2022 2:46:29 PM
With falco riding along with Mak, the journey was comfortable for the swordsman though he'd taken to riding with a shortbow for this trip. So he was outfitted with the shortbow and sheath with a quiver attached to Elmer's saddle. Also, the new and improved Elmer he'd traded for the surly beast he'd originally purchased on this island was much more well behaved. It was even trained in battle so Mak was confident there would not be a repeat of his past experience on the island. Any possibilities at humor at his expense would come from a different quarter, he just waited on the eventuality as it was coming.

He'd also placed Falco in front of him so that his smaller companion could see.

That night Mak requested either an early watch or the last one since being human he still couldn't see in the dark. He also requested to be paired up with someone who could see in the dark.

Mak suggested Elyas teleport ahead with Rolth to alert the community and then return the next morning.

**Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:51 lbs| Move: Mounted 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-70 Feet | Horse Encumbrance: 414lbs

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday October 6th, 2022 3:19:25 PM
Wil makes his way with the others being as pleasant as he can be. He is distracted occasionally but seems to have a handle on voice management.
"I'm all about getting the proper rest. I would prefer the ahead watch over the last watch," he says.
He casts a Spiritual Weapon to help patrol during his watch.
In the morning, if they make it without incident.. he will prepare the same spells.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite, Summon Monster IV - D: Confusion

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Thursday October 6th, 2022 4:19:44 PM
[ooc - turns out reading comprehension goes down when you try to multitask too much... i definitely missed the 'per 3 caster levels' part of the teleport spell and was thinking i could just about get everyone]

Elyas discards the teleportation idea with this large of a group, and agrees that overland would be the practical method.

Mak suggests Elyas and rolth teleport ahead, but Elyas is hesitant about splitting up like that. there would still be a full day of travel from the spot he could transport too, and who knows what could happen in that time...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Thursday October 6th, 2022 6:45:34 PM
Falco's worries of slowing everyone down are removed by the very nice offer to share the mount. With his hollow bird bones and size it is sure not to stress Elmer. While riding he does ask Mak if he think's it is worth him buying a mount. As a cleric he will not have the many fast travel options he would have had before his transformation by the Waper-sar.

At camp he suggests that he tuck in early and take the last watch, it would be better for his ability to prepare for the day. For the sake of flexibility he plans to keep a couple of spell slots open incase the situation changes.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) |
Thursday October 6th, 2022 7:59:23 PM
Rolth asks how much longer it will take to reach the village. If we won't reach it tonight, then stopping to rest makes the most sense. He recalls that the youngling said it took him several days without sleep to reach us, although it isn't clear how directly he came to Chessford. Rolth also agrees with Elyas that splitting the party so widely is not wise. If we stop to rest, Rolth will take a middle watch.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday October 6th, 2022 9:02:12 PM
Kiwina is fine taking a middle watch. "Haltavar, we need you to get a good rest," he points out, unsure whether the boy wants to.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday October 6th, 2022 10:11:29 PM
Tsak and Esmereld stride along at a decent pace. Nothing happens except a nice walk, which is a welcome return to adventuring.

The feline puts her hunting skills to good use catching an unlucky squirrel for dinner. Tsak chows down on some jerky from his handy-haversack.

The pair, with Tsaks night-friendly vision and Esmerelda's acute hearing and smell take the watch in the dark wee hours before morning.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27
Friday October 7th, 2022 12:41:11 AM
Ayotnom says, "I need 8 hours of uniterrupted rest in order to prepare new Wizard spells tomorrow. I'm okay stopping at this grove for the night."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows(20)|11/6/1/11(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+11(MS)Attack 1(20)x3)
Friday October 7th, 2022 9:30:46 AM
Mak thought about Falco's request and suggested he consider a large dog as a mount. At thirty pounds Falco shouldn't be too much of a burden for one of the larger breeds. Still however, Mak admitted to the bird man, Fighting from horseback really wasn't his thing so Falco was really no burden at all.

As for Elyas misunderstanding about splitting the party, Mak stressed that the wizard and Rolth would need to teleport back in the morning and continue the journey with the main group. Warning the houndstoth clan seemed important enough that a day on top of the time already passed might be critical.

DM Jeremy
Friday October 7th, 2022 11:46:42 AM

Mak finds Elmer 2.0 to be substantially better than the original. and he enjoys having Falco along for the ride. He suggest Elyas blip ahead, maybe with Rolth. He requests either the first or last watch, due to lack of darkvision.

Wil is able to keep the voices in check and makes a watch request, which your DM interprets to be either 1st or last. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Elyas disregards the teleportation option, due to logistics, and agrees overland transport is best. He isn't comfortable with splitting up the party.

Falco appreciates the ride, and asks Mak if he should consider investing in a mount for himself, as clerics have such limited ways to increase their speed. He requests last watch.

Roth asks and is informed that it is a 2 and a half day trip.He assumes that Haltavar spent more time looking for the Petals than that. He to isn't fond of the split the party idea, and offers to take a middle watch.

Kiwina also takes middle watch, and tells Haltavar he need a good nights sleep.

Tsak and Esmerelda take the 3rd watch.

Ayotnom lets everyone know about his need for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep, which makes 1st or last watch the most preferable.

Mak makes some mount suggestions to Falco, but tells him he is welcome with him on Elmer. He explains himself better about the teleport idea.

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As you friendly neighborhood DM is an ignoramus as far as interpreting your watch desires, and I don't wish to move forward until it's locked down. Here's a doc you can place your watch time on.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e8EFfTMhnZ0icVWXWga8bf66qyBtLwC3Olazf0aa_HU/edit?usp=sharing

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday October 7th, 2022 12:27:23 PM
Falco does what he can to set up camp and realizes with so many party members it might not make sense for prepared spell casters to take a watch. Before the days ends he also looks for anything tasty to give Elmer 2 as thanks for the ride.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows (20)|15/10/5/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+14(MS)Attack 1(20)x3) d20+16=28
Friday October 7th, 2022 1:10:17 PM
Mak chuckled at Falco's interest in moving faster and remembered it wasn't that long ago that his limp impeded his own movement making him slower than Falco. His injury in fighting the Galvo aboard the Rose did something and when it healed his limp was mostly gone, as was the pain. With that he'd gained a great deal of mobility.

"What of your magic boots?" Mak asked Falco as a reminder that he wasn't the slowest in the group.

Perception +16, Roll 28

OOC: I'm going crazy. Yesterday I saw where a lightwar horse travels the same distance daily as a human, today I'm looking and I see totally different numbers. So mounted we can travel 40 miles per day.

**Full AttackWeapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:51 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-110 Feet

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Friday October 7th, 2022 1:16:32 PM
Elyas uses Fly a few times during the day to fly up and scout ahead a bit, but it is not a long duration spell so he does it sparingly. the rest of the time he stays with the group, enjoying the simple monotony of overland travel.

When watches are decided, Elyas offers to take the latest possible watch if needed, but with such a large group assumes he would not be needed.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday October 7th, 2022 4:59:57 PM
"Did you mention Galvo, gaw.. that makes me shiver. Don't mention them." Wil says seriously followed by a smile. "Hopefully, we have none of those monsters coming up."
Wil takes watch number 4.. unless someone takes it for him.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday October 7th, 2022 6:29:29 PM
(OOC cant figure how to rdit your doc from my phone, as noted Tsak will take 3d watch.)

Tsak and Esmerelda settle early or a good sleep before their watch. Afterwards they try to nap before getting up to prepare some breakfast.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) | d20+10=27 ; d20+16=26 ;
Friday October 7th, 2022 7:48:27 PM
Before we set up camp in the grove, Rolth will use a detect magic to scan the immediate area (including our young liontaur friend for good measure), just to make sure this is not some enchanted site. He will also take a more mundane look around, checking for tracks and the like. Rolth will join Tsak on 3rd watch, keeping a sharp eye and ear out for trouble.

Survival to track = 27
Perception on watch = 26

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+19=36 ;
Friday October 7th, 2022 10:59:51 PM
"Well, Wil, galvos are amphibious, but they don't really sound like what attacked Frog Hollow." Kiwina points out.

Perception = 36

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 15 CMD 27 d20+17=20 ;
Sunday October 9th, 2022 9:55:11 PM
Perception: 20

Whatever watch Ayotnom gets whether it be first or last he does an okay job at watch.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Monday October 10th, 2022 11:34:03 AM

Falco pitches in where he can in setting up camp, and gives Elmer a thank you treat. (He finds a small wild apple tree, which just so happened to have 1 apple still available.) He opts out of taking a watch.

Mak finds Falco's need for speed to be funny, as he used to be the slow one. He asks Falco about magical foot wear.

Elyas enjoys the trip, taking to the skies now and then. Ar night, he will take the last watch if needed, but would prefer his beauty sleep.

Wil shudders when he overhears Mak talk about Galvos.

Tsak and Esmeralda settle in for the night.

Rolth scans the campsite for magical auras, but doesn't detect any, except a slight conjuration aura on Haltavar, which Rolth recognizes as his own restoration magic. He also looks about for tracks and such, but doesn't find anything out of the ordinary.

Kiwina doesn't think it was galvos that attacked Haltavar's family.

Ayotnom keeps his eyes peeled during watch.

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(OoC... I forgot to mention it is the fall season and the air is a bit chilly at night, but beautiful during the day.)

As you make camp, you realize that it is going to be a chilly night, and so you bank up the campfire, and gather plenty of wood. Of course the light of the fire also offers aid to those on watch, so it's a win-win. Due to the chill in the air, you huddle closely to the fire, for warmth, and find it to be cozy and comfortable, as long as those on watch keep the fire burning.

The first two watches pass without incident, but halfway through the third watch, when Rolth and Tsak are on watch, Rolth spots something, or should I say somethings, that make his blood run cold. He sees 8 dire wolves entering the campsite, but these are like no dire wolves he has seen before. The teeth of these dire wolves are slightly longer than normal, and their hairless bodies show a famished and pale appearance. Assuming Tsak and Rolth alert the others, everyone can make a DC 18 knowledge religion check Highlight to display spoiler: {You recognize these as undead dire wolves, most likely dire ghoul wolves.} Haltivar sleeps right through everything, unless someone physically shakes him.

Remember, with the exception of Rolth and Tsak, everyone is prone (laying down to sleep) and probably not wearing armor, unless they wish to risk waking up fatigued.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:27/18T/20FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows (18)|19/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,IC,DA,H)**|1d8+15(20)x3) d20+3=14 ; d20+19=23 ; 2d8+28=43 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 11:52:48 AM
"What are those things?" Mak asked the group as he squinted into the darkness. "Can we get a little light over there?" he continued as he brought his bow out and loaded an arrow onto the string. "At least they aren't Galvo's Wil." Mak concluded.

OOC:
KS: Religion +3, Roll 14
Move Action, Stand
Mak - #6 Dead Dead Wolf, Roll 23, Damage 26 hp.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Haste, Inspiring Courage| Encumbrance:51 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Haste 1.1 Minutes, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-110 Feet |

Edit: I had to make some changes due to all the buffs and I forgot standing required a move action.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Monday October 10th, 2022 12:03:37 PM
[ooc: Of course this is all after the camp is roused, but I am assuming that happens]

Elyas wakes up with a start, but realizes the danger approaching quickly. he stands up and casts a spell almost by instinct, buffing his allies to fight the incoming enemies before he even tries to figure out what they are fighting!

move action to stand, standard action to cast Haste! everyone is faster, gets a bonus attack, bonus to hit, bonus AC

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 0/2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Allies:
Haste (11 rounds)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=28 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+3=12 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 1:58:49 PM
"The thrill of waking up to fight," Wil says. "Wardd has blessed us with a battle."
Wil summons a Spiritual Weapon from the ground. He retreats toward V32, once he stands.

SW1: (Att: 28 - hit: 10 - 2nd: fail) - (Aimed at 6)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite, Summon Monster IV - D: Confusion

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 13; CMD: 27) | d20+3=20 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 2:45:36 PM
Rolth gives a powerful roar to wake everyone up. "Undead dire wolves, probably ghoulish ones! Everyone make ready for battle!" He enjoys the sensation of quickness when Elyas' Haste spell rolls over him.

(KS Religion = 20, success)

(OOC: In depth post to come, just didn't want everyone to have to guess whether that would happen in the meantime.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27
Monday October 10th, 2022 4:44:21 PM
Rolth enters a rage, and begins a howlingly inspiring warsong of his own. He will move slightly to better protect the youngling and spellcasters.

(Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and weapon damage -- competence bonus; +1 saves vs charm and fear -- morale bonus)

Effect Tracking:
Haste 1/11r used
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27
Monday October 10th, 2022 11:12:06 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well the one good thing about my eclectic training is that I don't need to wear armor as I get full benefit from my dexterity and wisdom and now that I'm a duelist I get some benefit from my intelligence"

He stands from prone and casts mage armor.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday October 10th, 2022 11:47:08 PM
Kiwina sleeps in his light armor without risking fatigue. He stands when he is woken, and as he readies his weapon his spirit companions appear.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 84/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+15=31 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+7=17 ; 2d4+4=7 ; 2d4+4=10 ; 2d4+4=10 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=18 ; d6=2 ; d3=1 ; d3=2 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 2:03:14 AM
(Tsak Attack1=31, Dmg=7:Attack2=28, Dmg=10:Ignore next 2 d20+12:Attack 3=17, Dmg=10: EsBite=19, Dmg=2:EsClaw1=15, Dmg=1:EsClaw2=18, Dmg=2)

Wolves! Tsak yells at the top of his voice before drawing his sword and attacking the one nearest him (#4). Esmerelda gives an ear piercing screech and joins in the carnage.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+10=16 ; 9d6=32 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 10:33:00 AM
{Know Religion: 16}

Laying on his side Falco is thankful for his excellent ability to see at night. He tries one of the spells he recently gained access to. He looks at the creature directly west of him (4) and calls down a flame strike while laying prone.

Flame Strike@ - 32 Damage DC20 Reflex - Damages is 1/2 Flame and 1/2 Holy

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+5=16 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+15=34 ; d4=2 ; 2d6+12=21 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=19 ; 2d6+12=16 ; d4=3 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+14=20 ; 2d6+12=20 ; d4=2 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=23 ; 2d6+12=19 ; d4=4 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+14=30 ; 2d6+12=21 ; d20+14=22 ; d4=1 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 12:22:28 PM

Mak stands up, and asks what they are facing. He's glad they aren't galvos, as he prepares his bow.

Elyas stands up and casts haste on the group.

Wil wakes up and casts spiritual weapon, and fires at the wolves.

Rolth is able to identify the wolves as dire ghoul wolves. As he begins to inspire courage.

Ayotnom stands up and casts Mage Armor.

Kiwina stands up fully armored, and readies his weapons.

Tsak and Esmerelda run over and attack #4 (You wouldn't be able to make a full round attack, and move this round. so I used Tsak's first attack, and Esmerelda's bite, both of which hit.)

While still prone, Falco casts flamestrike on #4, and the beast takes the full brunt of the spell

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1 moves in on Ayotnom and chomps down on his leg (rolled a 25), inflicting 21 bite damage, and tripping him (rolled a 34 verses CMD). Ayotnom must make a DC 16 fort save or be paralyzed for 3 rounds.

2 moves in to attack Mak, but misses horribly (nat 1)

3 moves in on Rolth and chomps down on his arm inflicting (rolled 19) 16 damage but fails to trip him Roth must make a DC 16 fort save or be paralyzed for 4 rounds

4 attacks Tsak and chomps down on his leg inflicting 20 damage (rolled 22) but fails to trip the ranger. Tsak must make a DC 16 fort save or be paralyzed for 3 rounds

5 moves in on Kiwina and chomps down on him inflicting 19 damage, (rolled 33) but fails to trip him. Kiwina must make a DC 16 fort save or be paralyzed for 5 founds.

6 moves in on Wil but misses

7 moves into a flanking position on Tsak but bites nothing but air (nat 1)

8 moves in on Falco and chomps down (rolled a 30) inflicting 21 damage, but since Falco is still prone he doesn't trip him. Falco must make a DC 16 fort save or be paralyzed for 2 rounds.

Dire ghoul wolves AC 19/11/17 CMD 27 (31 vs trip)
1) 67/67
2) 67/67
3) 67/67
4) 26/67
5) 67/67
6) 57/67
7) 67/67
8) 67/67

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste 11d6=30 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 1:34:15 PM
Perfect! I have been wanting to try this new spell out... elyas thinks as the wolves close in. there are several close enough together that Elyas can try a new lightning attack on!

He holds up a series of small metal pins and touches a piece of glass to them shouting arcane words. ightning falls from the sky at #6, zapping it. split second later more bolts fall also hitting 2, 3, 5 and 8. (sadly 1 is just a hair outside...)

30 electric damage each
#6 gets a DC 24 reflex save for half damage. the others get one at DC 22.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 0/2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Allies:
Haste (10 rounds)

Mak(JamesM)88/88 HP|AC:27/18T/20FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows (15)|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)Attack d20+17=27 ; d8+15=23 ; d8+15=19 ; d20+13=25 ; d8+15=16 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+18=37 ; d8+15=16 ; d20+18=21 ; d8+15=16 ; d8+15=19 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 1:55:23 PM
Mak was alarmed at how quickly the wolves came at them as he stepped back five feet to avoid the worst of it. With a speed aided by the magic Elyas imparted upon them Mak loaded his bow and fired. Two arrows left his bow aimed directly at the ghoulish canine in front of him. He thought they landed and he fired again, this time grabbing but one and loading it quickly. Again he thought the arrow landed a solid hit as he pulled and fired a fourth arrow which he was certain struck deeply in the creature. So fast was he due to the wizards magic he pulled and fired a fifth arrow. The last one went wild, but could have nicked the dread beast. Only time and the results of the battle would tell however as Mak sought to avoid the creatures fangs and claws.

OOC: I see we only got a move action....cool.
Mak - Dread Dire Wolf 6, Roll 27, 25, 23 , 37, 21 Damage 23+19 (Manyshot 42hp) + 16 + 16 + 16 + 19 = 109 hp <--- Good Lord, Rolled six D8's and three of them were 1's.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Haste, Inspiring Courage, Many Shot| Encumbrance:51 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Haste 1 Minutes, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-30 Feet |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 50/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+10=27 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 2:21:27 PM
{Fort: 27}

Falco resists the effect of the bite while he gives a little yelp of pain. "Ouch, anyone know what where dealing with here?" he asks as he stands from prone.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=18 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=19 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+3=12 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 3:13:06 PM
"No, sir," Wil says as he steps away from the monster and takes a 10ft step back
He stands behind the campfire and attempts to make the fire bigger by blowing on it.
Eventually, he casts a second SW2.
"I would really love to try Touch of Idiocy or Confusion on one of these, just because," Wil added with a smile.

(Mobility: +4 (AC:26))

SW1: (Att: 18 - hit: -- - 2nd: fail) - (Aimed at 6)
SW2: (Att: 31(19) - hit: 13 - 2nd: fail) - (Aimed at 6)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite, Summon Monster IV - D: Confusion

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (108/124 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27 d20+14=16 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=20 ; d8+20=25 ; d8+20=21 ; d8+20=28 ; d4+7=11 ; d4+7=9 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 6:56:06 PM
Rolth feels his limbs begin to seize up, but his rage overpowers the paralysis and he springs into action! He makes a series of blows aimed at the third ghoulish wolf, and continues his warsong. (Rage, power attack, Inspire Courage)

(Fort save = 16, success!)

+1 Morning star to hit (haste) +16 = 19, damage 1d8+20 = 25
+1 Morning star to hit +16 = 26, damage 1d8+20 = 21
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +11 = 30, damage 1d8+20 = 28
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +13 = 19, damage 1d4+7 = 11 B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +13 = 18, damage 1d4+7 = miss B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +13 = 20, damage 1d4+7 = 9 B,P,S

Total damage = 94hp

Effect Tracking:
Haste 2/11r used
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=33 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+11=18 ; d8+2=10 ; d6+2=5 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 7:49:27 PM
(Fort save = 33)

Kiwina is not paralyzed by the attack from the dire beast, and attacks in return. . .

Trident primary -- AC 16
Trident secondary -- AC 26 crit confirmed for 20 damage
Light mace -- AC 14
Hoof -- AC 23 for 5 damage
Hoof -- AC 10
Trident, haste -- AC 18

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 61/82 | AC : 28; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+12=22 ; d20+11=17 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 11:36:32 PM
(Fort 22)

Ayotnom resists the paralysis then defensively casts shield (17 vs DC 17) gaining another 4 AC from the shield.

He then stands from prone provoking an AOO

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+5=24 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+15=29 ; d4=2 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=35 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; 2d6+12=15 ; 2d6+12=21 ; 2d6+12=20 ;
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 11:15:47 AM

Elyas cast chain lightning 6 and 2 save for half, while 3, 5 and 8 take the full blast.

Mak steps back and unloads, turning 6 into a pin cushion, killing the undead beastie

Falco withstands the undead wolf's paralysis, and stands up.

Wil is about summons another spiritual weapon, and he is about to fire it and his 1st one at #6, but he saw it drop from Mak's onslaught, so he turns to #2

Rolth brushes off the paralysis, and smashes #3 into oblivion while singing his warsong.

Kiwina resists the paralysis, and lands two sold blows on #5.

Ayotnom resists the paralysis as well and casts shield on himself. He stands back up.

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#1 lands his AoO, on Ayotnom, but misses his main attack. He fails to trip the minotaur, but Ayotnom must make another DC 16 fort save or be paralysed for 3 rounds. Ayotnom takes 15 damage

#2 attacks Kiwina, but his bite is deflected by Kiwina's armor

#4 attacks the flanked Tsak and chomps down on his leg. He fails to trip the ranger, but Tsak must make a DC 16 fort save or be paralyzed for 4 rounds. Tsak takes 21 damage

#5 also attacks Kiwina, but he too misses

#7 also attacks Tsak, and chomps down on the ranger's arm. He trips Tsak, and the ranger must make another DC 16 fort save or be paralyzed for 3 rounds. (BTW all rounds paralyzed stack). Tsak takes 20 damage

#8 attacks Ayotnom, but the minotaur's armor deflect the attack

Dire ghoul wolves AC 19/11/17 CMD 27 (31 vs trip)
1) 67/67
2) 27/67
3) 0/67 dead
4) 26/67
5) 12/67
6) 0/67 dead
7) 67/67
8) 37/67

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 50/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 11:26:53 AM
Standing behind Ayontnom Falco chants a prayer and casts shield on him.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d20+11=27 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=15 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=25 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+3=20 ; d8+3=10 ;
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 12:56:40 PM
Wil takes a 5 foot step back and down and casts Holy Smite at the wolves. He is surprised at the action not familiar with such a spell. He is thrilled with the results

(The spell deals 1d8 points of damage per two caster levels to each evil creature in 20ft area)
(20 dmg)

SW1: (Att: 27 - hit: 6 - 2nd: Att: 23(15) - hit: 7) - (Aimed at 2)
SW2: (Att: 31(25) - hit: 12 - 2nd: Att:20 - hit: 10 ) - (Aimed at 2 or 8)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite, Summon Monster IV - D: Confusion

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste 11d6=39 ;
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 2:10:02 PM
Encouraged by the results of the first one, elyas does another Chain Lightning on a cluster of wolves!

this one is slightly more powerful, with 39 damage per wolf!
#8 gets a DC 24 reflex for half, 4, 7, 1 and 3 get DC 22 saves

Elyas then retreats slightly to be right behind Rolth

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 0/2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 0/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Allies:
Haste (9 rounds)

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:27/18T/20FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows-10|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3) d20+18=38 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+18=37 ; d8+16=19 ; d8+16=21 ; d8+16=22 ; d8+16=23 ;
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 2:40:14 PM
Mak takes a five foot step towards Tsak and takes aim at the wolf that just brought the big man down. Mak's first attack of a pair of arrows strikes the wolf and both pass right through the creature to embed themselves into the ground several feet beyond it. Unfortunately the staggering and dying creature's spasms made it unpredictable enough that Mak's next two arrows missed it. Mak wasn't to be deterred however and sent his last two arrows towards the only standing wolf near the ranger.

Mak knew he only had ten arrows remaining. At his current rate of fire he had but two sets of attacks left before he was out. Swiveling his head about he gauged which of the wolves he should target next.

OOC:
Mak - Dread Dire Wolf 4 and 7, Roll 38(Threat, 27 Crit), 18, 16, 35, 37. Crit, miss, miss, hit, hit. Damage, ((19(x3) + 21) Manyshot) = 78 + 22 + 23 = 123 hp total, 78 to Wolf 7, 45 to Wolf 4.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Haste, Inspiring Courage, Many Shot| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Haste 9 Rounds, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-30 Feet |

edit: Manyshot crit damage is wrong, I've corrected it above.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=26 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=25 ; d8+2=10 ; d8+2=10 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=8 ; d8+2=6 ;
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 7:43:30 PM
Kiwina makes another full attack. . .

Trident primary -- AC 26 for 10 damage
Trident secondary -- AC 19 for 10 damage
Light mace -- AC 25 for 4 damage
Hoof -- AC 15 for miss
Hoof -- AC 21 for 8 damage
Trident, haste -- AC 20 for 6 damage

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (108/124 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27 d20+16=27 ; d8+20=28 ;
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 8:13:02 PM
By Rolth's furious reckoning, the only two wolves still standing are numbers 1 and 2, so he moves over to number two and gives it a big old smash, which ought to be enough to destroy it. He is quite pleased by the Petals' smashing, burning, smiting, shooting extravaganza against these abominations, and sings an inspiring limerick about it.

+1 Morning star to hit +16 = 27, damage 1d8+20 = 28

Effect Tracking:
Haste 3/11r used
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 35/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+11=28 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=19 ; d8+5=12 ;
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 8:46:00 PM
(Saves vs paralysis=28, 22, 19 pass, CLW=12)
Tsak takes a moment to cast cure light wounds on himself. He's gonna need some more help with nasty #4.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 46/82 | AC : 28; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+12=19 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=21 ; d8+4=11 ;
Thursday October 13th, 2022 1:51:52 AM
Fort: 19

Ayotnom says, "I could sure use some healing..." as he resists the paralysis

He then uses his full attack action to make a whirlwind attack against 1 and 8 missing 1 with 14 but hitting 8 with 21 for 11 damage 8

He uses a 5 foot step free action to move towards 8 without provoking AOOs from 1 or 8 in order to get out of flank.

Active Effects:
Mage Armor: 6 hours - 2 rounds = +4 AC
Shield: 6 minutes - 1 round = +4 AC blocks magic missile

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+8=16 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=21 ;
Thursday October 13th, 2022 12:14:09 PM

Falco casts shield of faith on Anotonm

Wil casts holy smite, and fires his spiritual weapons. he is able to catch 4, 7, and 8 with he smite. 8 takes half damage and is blinded for this round, while 4 and 7 are blinded for one round, and take full damage.

Elyas casts another chain lightning, and 8 1 and 3 drop in a sizzling mass, while 1 and 7 take full damage.

Mak finishes off #7

Kiwina drops #2

Rolth drops #1

Tsak cast cure light wounds on himself.

Ayotnom asks for healing, as he prepares to whirlwind attack, but quickly realizes all the undead wolves are actually dead.

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With the Dire Ghoul Wolves all dead, the Petals can take a breather. They notice the Haltavar never even stirred in his sleep. the poor lad must have been truly exhausted. What do our intrepid heroes wish to do next?

Dire ghoul wolves AC 19/11/17 CMD 27 (31 vs trip)
1) 0/67 dead
2) 0/67 dead
3) 0/67 dead
4) 0/67 dead
5) 0/67 dead
6) 0/67 dead
7) 0/67 dead
8) 0/67 dead

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+12=20 ;
Thursday October 13th, 2022 1:33:41 PM
Elyas spins around, another spell half-formed in his mind and hands at the ready to deliver some fiery damage but he sees the monsters have all been put down.

"well that will sure wake you up! Well done everyone. Now what in the Wold were that many undead doing around this area? Dire wolves are pretty rare, and ghoul versions of them must have been created by something or someone.

Knowledge Religion = 20 to recall anything about how these beasties are created

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:36-AO/28/19T/20FF|CMD 33| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|18/13/8/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2))
Thursday October 13th, 2022 1:34:24 PM
Mak shrugged his quiver off and immediately returned to his pack to replenish the arrows in it. There might be more out there, he thought. This time he grabbed 5 of the cold iron arrows, so his quiver now held 15 normal arrows and 5 cold iron ones.

"You ok over there Tsak? Is everyone ok?" Mak asked without bothering to wake the sleeping youngling. "This one brings a whole new meaning to cat naps." Mak jested as he made his next suggestion.

"Gentlemen." Mak started. "We should perhaps gather these creatures up and burn them. No doubt they might foster disease if we left them to the wild creatures of the region."

Without waiting Mak put on his gloves and set about dragging the creatures into a pile, and though it seemed unlikely he took a moment to make certain the creatures had no valuables once they were in place by cutting them open to look at their stomach contents.

OOC: Mak can drag up to 1100 pounds.

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:51 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine!

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=22 ;
Thursday October 13th, 2022 1:42:35 PM
Wil is very pleased that this worked out so well.
"We should examine the remains, maybe they contain a clue to where they came from."
(Perception: 22)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 50/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 2d8+11=20 ;
Thursday October 13th, 2022 3:57:43 PM
After casting shield falco casts cure moderate wounds on Ayotnom. {Healing: 20}

"Anyone else need a heal, it looks Ayotnom took the worst of it but I can do a group heal as well."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - XCure Light Wounds (D)X / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (87/103 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 25 d20+16=26 ;
Thursday October 13th, 2022 7:20:25 PM
With the immediate threat dealt with, Rolth ends his rage, and looks about tiredly. "Yes, Falco, a bit of group healing would be excellent, given that so many of us are still wounded. I wonder who or what is creating these things, and whether there are any more threats hereabouts? Should we try to track them back in the darkness or wait until first light to move?"

Rolth looks and listens carefully to make sure another round of beasties isn't approaching.

(Perception = 26)

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday October 13th, 2022 9:58:39 PM
"We could try tracking them back now, but I expect our young guide still needs rest and light wouldn't hurt. I say we wait until dawn." Kiwina isn't thrilled with the idea more might be out there.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 66/82 | AC : 28; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday October 13th, 2022 10:02:12 PM
Ayotnom says, "I was to busy casting defensive buffs to get a piece of any of the ghoulish wolves...though they got a few pieces of me."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 35/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday October 14th, 2022 6:52:53 AM
Tsak checks Esmerelda is ok, then makes his way over to the fire to bandage anything still bleeding. He'll definitely join in any group healing.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday October 14th, 2022 2:29:41 PM

Elyas is ready for action, but is relieved to see all the dire ghoul wolves dead. He brings up an interesting point about the wolves, and he is pretty sure these creatures were created, due to the extreme rarity of their existence. He thinks a bit and remembers that like other ghouls, dire ghoul wolves can be created by necromancer magic spells such as create undead. Non-good (usually evil) wizards, clerics and some sorcerers can cast these spells.

Mak refills his quiver, than comments on Haltavar's ability to sleep through such an ordeal. He suggests gathering the corpses of the undead wolves and burning them so as to avoid spreading disease, and gets to work doing just that, after making sure Tsak is OK.

Wil decides to examine the corpses before burning them, but isn't able to find any clues as to their origins.

Falco hooks up Ayotnom with some healing, and than asks if anyone else could use some.

Rolth request Falco do a group heal, and he too wonders about the origins of the undead wolves. He asks if they should have a look about to see if there are anymore, either now, or in the daylight, as he listens for anything that may go bump in the night.

Kiwina suggests waiting until dawn as Haltavar seems to need more sleep, and daylight will help, though he isn't thrilled of the possibility of their being more out there.

Ayotnom comments that building his defense disallowed him the opportunity to go on the offense, but the wolves got a chunk of his flesh.

Tsak checks in on his cat, and is relieved to learn than she is fine, than goes over to join in the group heal. Tsak is obviously the worst off in the damage department.

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The mystery of the dire wolf ghouls proves to be an enigma our intrepid heroes can't seem to solve. Thankfully, they weren't visited by any more in the night, and in the morning a quick look around and it is clear, to those in the know, that these eight were the only ones, as eight distinct sets of tracks were found. Haltavar rises from his slumber and stretches. he looks around and sees the still smoldering remains of the bonfire that consumed the ghoul wolves corpses. A puzzled look crosses his face as he asks, "Did I miss something?"

The rest of the trip to Frog Hollow is uneventful, and as you enter the small fishing village, you see a large gathering, of what you assume are the villagers in the town square.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows-20|14/9/4/14(RS)/-|(FA,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=34 ;
Friday October 14th, 2022 2:52:04 PM
Mak napped a bit on Elmer's back as they completed the journey to the fishing village. The late night activities were wearing on him and he was ready for a good nights rest, preferably in a structure with four walls and a door that locked. A jab in the ribs from Falco roused him as they approached the village.

"What? What? I'm awake." Mak said rather unconvincingly as his head swiveled about and he checked the surroundings for signs of Dire Wolves. A foot print here or there perhaps, but not outright tracking. For that he'd have to take a closer look, or use his Tsak attachment.

When they drew up near the villagers Mak kept his feathered friend close and gripped his short bow tightly with one hand out of sight and next to his horse quiver as he ranged wide with the Petals between he and the liontaurs. "Let us be careful." he advised the small cleric quietly. "Remember the Deep. If events turn I'll set you down on the safe side of Elmer so you can use your magic."

OOC:
Perception +16, Roll 34

**Full Attack, , Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:51 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 50/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday October 14th, 2022 3:11:40 PM
Falco does his best to still get enough rest to complete his morning prayers. The sight of the dead wolves, that he can now see are ghouls, encourages him to be prepared.

"No need, I will hop of here and walk in with the rest. Over a short distance me being slower then the big folks won't hurt much."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d8+3=11 ; d8+3=7 ;
Friday October 14th, 2022 4:47:54 PM
Wil wonders aloud if the wolves are good to eat. His voices may have quieted but he is still a strange human cleric.

"Healing, does anyone still need healing? In my pursuit of offense spells I tend to forget that I am also a cleric and have the ability to heal too. I'm sorry, please Wardd forgive me as I navigate this desire to be a warrior for you."
Cure Moderate Wounds: for 18 to whoever needs it
"I can channel some energy too, if needed." he then adds

----
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite, Summon Monster IV - D: Confusion

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d20+16=32 ;
Friday October 14th, 2022 10:41:04 PM
When the lad asks whether he missed something, Rolth is glad that the fellow did not have to witness those horrible beasts. He chuckles, and says, "Just a bit of exercise before breakfast, I'm glad that we did not disturb your rest! Now let's go see what we can do to help your village."

On the way to the village, Rolth will channel energy three times to heal himself and his comrades, giving everyone 21hp of healing. He will suggest that Wil's spell goes to Tsak, who is most grievously wounded. He will also suggest that our more skilled healers check the wounded for any signs of lingering ill effects from the wounds inflicted by the ghouls.

Upon our arrival, he will look carefully to make sure that these are indeed living liontaurs and not newly risen victims of ghoulish attacks.

Perception = 32

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Saturday October 15th, 2022 10:58:28 AM
Kiwina notes the general direction the dire ghouls came from and compares it to their own direction of travel.

Seeing the villagers, Kiwina asks Haltavar if he sees any of the village leaders there. A large group gathered could mean there has been more trouble than what happened to Haltavar's family.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 74/84 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=36 ;
Sunday October 16th, 2022 9:09:23 PM
(Perception=36)

The healing spells help Tsak immensely and he is able to complete the walk to the village at a moderate pace without any issues.

He chuckles quietly to himself at Rolth's excuse to the lad. Glad we didn't do any heavy exercise. Also happy I've been studying how to hurt undead, might come in handy. Bloody zombies. he says to Mak quietly.

When the villagers come into sight Tsak takes a few minutes to survey them, trying to determine their numbers, mood and the presence or absence of weapons and armour (Perception)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 74/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday October 16th, 2022 9:11:13 PM
(OOC Updated header with full HP now that Tsak has levelled and recovered from earlier effects, forgot to do it before.)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday October 16th, 2022 10:46:16 PM
Ayotnom asks, "Do you think their might be a master behind the attack on Frog Hollow and the attack on us with the ghoulish dire wolves? Perhaps a monstrologer or necromancer? Does anyone have any magicks that they may cast on Haltavar or our group to thwart divination on us?"

DM Mark - "Let us be careful." d6=4 ;
Monday October 17th, 2022 5:19:05 PM
Mak finds that napping on a moving horse is not very restful. He is wary as the Petals approach a group gathered in the little village, and he shares his concerns with the others.
Falco thanks Mak for the ride and gets off the horse to walk with the others.
Wil offers to heal the party.
Rolth tries to distract the young boy from any awareness of the previous night’s fight. He heals the Petals on the walk to the village. He looks to make sure these villagers are not undead.
Kiwina’s practiced eye notes the direction the ghoulish wolves came from. They seem to have come from the direction the Petals took, perhaps picking up on their scent and following the heroes here. He asks Haltavar if he sees any of the village leaders in the gathered group.
Tsak sizes up the gathered villages. He can see they are agitated. All of them seem to have some sort of weapon, though most are merely farm implements such as scythes, bills and pitchforks.
Ayotnom wonders if there might be some malign forces directing the recent attacks, and asks if there is some means of shielding the Petals and Haltavar from detection.

As the Petals walk through the village they note the smell of the sea and can see some fish salted and drying on racks. They pass a few villagers that seem a bit startled by the group as they pass.

You go to where young Haltavar directs, toward the home and office of a local magistrate named Froylot, where the agitated crowd has gathered, and you hear several comments.

”It was the Sullivan place.”
“I hear they’re all dead, and a lot of cattle too.”
“Near 30 head of cattle I hear.”
“Shame about the Sullivans. Same thing happened to the Haster family.”
“Something’s gotta be done. See, this is what happens without a clan leader.”
“Clan leader? Bah. We don’t need a clan leader. What we need is a wall and better weapons.”
“There you go about that wall again.”
“Froylot needs to send word for help!”
“Help. Yer kidding yourself if you think we’re gonna get help. We need that wall.”
“Hey, ain’t that the Haster kid?”
“Jeez, I thought they was all dead.”

Then a tall liontaur appears at the doorway, and you can see he is old and his face is creased with worry and concern. He tries to mollify the crowd, and some begin to point in your direction. Noticing you, the old man moves with unusual haste to the Petals. His face changes to one of concern and compassion as he sees Haltavar.

The villagers fall silent.

“Ah, Haltavar. Thank the gods that you survived.”

He turns to the Petals.

”My name is Magistrate Froylot, and am I right in identifying you as the Eight Petaled Rose?”

After the Petals confirm Froylot’s assumption, he seems relieved. He says,

”It is good that Haltavar found you, and brought you here, for as you can see, we are in a bad way right now. My people need answers, but I have none to give them. Nor do we have the means to track down the killing beasts that seem to be attacking our people. Would you be willing to investigate these horrific acts? So far there have been two incidents, but I fear, without your help, there will be many more.”

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 50/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Monday October 17th, 2022 7:16:46 PM
Falco's step falters as he hears the last name Haster feeling sudden unwarranted concern. Is that spelled with a e or an o? It must be an e, and o feels strangely creepy. A slight shake of the head has his pace quicken, the existential dread gone he waves to those who fell silent. He nods at the mention of the Eight Petal Rose, forgetting he is a beastfolk he tries to smile but the beak doesn't move although his eyes change some.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday October 17th, 2022 7:56:27 PM
"We'll need to know where the most recent attack happened, who found it, and when," Kiwina says. "I'd like to look at both sites, but the last one first." He leaves it to others in the group to ask about the clan leader or what they're doing to protect themselves now. He's interested in learning what he can about the attacks themselves.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows-20|11/6/1/11(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d6+11(MS)(20)x3) d20+6=15 ; d20+16=31 ;
Monday October 17th, 2022 8:06:08 PM
Mak shared Falco's concern about the family name, but he didn't say anything to the villagers. So Mak just nudged Elmer forward and started circling the area looking for tracks that looked out of place. He wasn't trying to track anything though, just find tracks he didn't recognize so he could point them out to others. Meanwhile he kept the shortbow ready in case of attack.

OOC:
Survival +6, Roll 15.
Perception +16, Roll 31

**Full Attack, , Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:51 lbs| Move: Mounted 35 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-70 Feet | Horse Encumbrance: 414lbs

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday October 17th, 2022 8:31:09 PM
Wil heals Tsak for 18.
Wil is quiet as the voice in his head feel sick tonight

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Monday October 17th, 2022 9:47:57 PM
"Magistrate, you have the right of it, we are indeed the Eight Petaled Rose. Haltavar found us quickly, good lad, and we came straight here to help, by Domi's grace. Have any among you seen the beasts that have been attacking? And have there been any other strange occurrences recently, even if there is no known connection. Unusual ships sighted, sounds in the hills, anything like that? I will say that we encountered a few undead dire wolves on our journey here, so there is something insidious going on here, not just hungry animals. Let us get to the investigating straightaway! In the meantime, can some of you take care of young Haltavar? He's been brave but perhaps seen enough excitement for now."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday October 17th, 2022 11:35:40 PM
Ayotnom says, "Quick question, just to test a theory based on what we encountered on the way here would the beasts that be attacking you happen to resemble undead wolves? We had an encounter with some ourselves on the trip over here and I'm wondering if it isn't a coincidence. I would wager that even though we beat the pack that attacked us if the beasts are one and the same there are probably more out there."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 12:00:42 AM
Tsak gives Wil a quick smile as the healing takes effect. He feels as good as he's ever been.

The ranger is a little bemused that a large group of liontaurs, highly-effective killing machines that they are, would be considering a fence. Given the mood of the mob he keeps his thoughts to himself.

He agrees with Kiwina's assessment to visit the sight of the more recent attack first. He suspects the villagers will have little knowledge of what is roaming the countryside as the boy is the only survivor so far. He keeps his thoughts to himself regarding what they might be facing. No sense in creating more fear, it will only lead to poor decisions.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 10:42:06 AM
I agree with the others, we should investigate both sites, before too much time has passed. I was afraid there would be more than one attack, it seems something is harassing this town. Don't worry we will get to the bottom of it, it's kind of our thing

Elyas will wait until the others are ready and the group is shown to the site of the recent attack

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+16=17 ;
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 6:01:16 PM
"So your saying you want to build a wall to keep everyone safe? That sounds like an expensive endeavor. How about we try to figure out what's going on here first," Wil says. (Diplomacy: 17)
"Any clue on where we could start? Where and when did you first find the first victims? May we speak with any survivors, if that's not a rude thing to ask?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 8:12:02 PM
Wil heals Tsak for 18.
Wil is quiet as the voice in his head feel sick tonight

DM Mark - "Don't worry we will get to the bottom of it, it's kind of our thing."
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 9:00:17 PM
Falco seems rattled by a name from the past, but shakes it off and stays silent.
Mak shares Falco’s concern and stays ready.
Wil heals Tsak. He suggests that a wall would be expensive, and asks where to start and if there are any survivors.
Tsak, grateful for the healing, remains quiet as well.
Kiwina has questions and is interested in seeing the sites of both the attacks.
Rolth confirms the heroes’ identity. He asks several questions looking for any information that may help, along with seeing where these attacks happened. He also asks for someone to watch after the young Haltavar.
Elyas is also eager to see where these attacks occurred.
Ayotnom asks if the beasts that attacked resembled undead wolves.

Lots of questions. Magistrate Froylot sighs. Before he can respond, some of the riled up villagers shout their responses.

”A ship eh? I didn’t see no ship, but it coulda been a ghost ship! They come at night, ya see. Maybe that's where your undead wolves come from.”
“Yeah, I see lights out on the water some nights.”
“After you see the bottom of a bottle, I reckon. You aint’ seen no lights.”
“Have too!”
“The Hasters and the Sullivans aren’t far. We can take you there!”
“Survivors? Wasn’t no survivors. All dead, all of ‘em and the livestock too.”
“The Petals think the attacks maybe come from the hills!”
“Aye, the hills can be dangerous for sure. The hills have eyes!”
“Bah, if they come from the hills, there’d be tracks.”
“Haltavar - poor kid.”
“Strange things? I seen some fauns - goatboys - a while back. They was strange.”
“There’s always strange things happening, but nuthin like this tho. Folk are scared.”
“C’mon, well take you to that Haster place, and then to the Sullivan’s.”

The crowd is stirred up and ready to go. A kindly woman comes over to Haltavar trying to usher him away, but the boy is not having it. ”NO. THIS WAS MY FAMILY THAT WAS ATTACKED. LEMME GO - I’M TAKING THEM THERE!”

The crowd is a bit taken aback by the boy’s insistence as he pulls away from the kindly woman. You think you’d likely need to tie him up to keep him here.

Magistrate Froylot raises his hands and pulls his bent frame up to his full height.

”ENOUGH! Let the boy go, he’s been through enough! We can see to his oversight later.

He continues to the Petals, ”As you can see, this community is deeply concerned and fear runs high, so even the smallest rumors and sightings become monsters in the night. People are superstitious because of what happened to the previous leader of the Houndstooh Clan and his village, but you Petals know all about that. I don’t think these attacks are related to anything that was said here, but who knows?”

“The boy seems insistent, so perhaps it would be better to let him lead you there than to try to restrain him. May provide some closure as well. I can send some of the villagers with you if you like. Noone has changed anything at these two sites as far as I know, and I imagine the dead are all still there.”

”I wish we could offer you payment for your services but in truth we are not a wealthy village, and other than free lodging as well as food and drink, we really don’t have much to offer.”

Magistrate Froylot points to two men and one woman, all holding farm tools like they mean to cut someone down. ”Yammon, Gavyl, Jetia. You go with them. The rest of you, stay here. We don’t need a mob trampling over everything.”

Haltavar steps forward, a grim look on his face as he wipes his nose across his sleeve. ”C’mon, let’s go. C’MON!

What now? You will need someone to show the way. Do you restrain the boy? Do you take the villagers? Anything else?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 9:20:28 PM
"Bravely done, Haltavar, you make Domi the Defender proud. Lead on then, young sir. And you three, we'll welcome your local insights as we make our way to the scenes of the attacks, but I ask that you all let us take the lead in any fighting, your village has lost enough already. And we don't do this for the money, but for the glory of Domi and the honor of the reunified taurs and noble races!"

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 9:48:53 PM
Kiwina also thanks the people who will accompany them, but warns that the Petals will need to look over the area carefully and may be a while. "You said all of them died. . . Did any of you see the bodies? Did anyone examine them?" Kiwina asks the villagers. He does not expect that the bodies of any people would have been left for days, so asking might be their best chance to guess what happened.

He's still not sure if the Sullivan's or the Haster's place was attacked most recently, but given that Haltavar is going with them is not going to argue about the order in which they visit the homesteads.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 1:24:35 AM
Ayotnom says, "I agree with Rolth. Haltavar shall be our guide. He does make Imod proud."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows-20|11/6/1/11(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d6+11(MS)(20)x3)
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 8:05:11 AM
Mak found nothing as he circled the area so he just listened to everything, including the dyslexic minotaur in their group. He also suffered through the accolades Rolth and the minotaur gave Domi. Domi this Imod that, it was all very tiring. Domi was probably some plant thing that had twisted those two's minds...he'd have to look at them more closely later.

Mak also listened to the villagers, or perhaps they'd have been more appropriately labled kittentaurs. Though he'd said nothing to Tsak they thinked similarly. Here they were on an island with vicious predators and they were cowering in fear because a few of them were killed. He noted that Rolth's question was turned into a fact in the blink of an eye. He also noted that at least one villager noted no tracks.

"Tsak. You hear that?" Mak said from horseback a few feet from the ranger. "No tracks. I told you, didn't I? Flying." he said to remind Tsak he called it as a dragon though he didn't exactly want to say it out loud in a crowd of Kittentaurs.

"Oh, you hear Rolth? We don't do it for the money? Really? I do it for the money, don't you? I'm not near as adept at living off the land as he is, I mean I need a laundryman, a cook, a butler, errand boys, footmen, maids. Those people don't work for free now do they." Mak said as he raised his hand to correct the actual Liontaur among the kittens but caught a look from Falco at the last minute and lowered it. "Fine." Mak said under his breath,"But there better be treasure, I have plans."

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 9:00:24 AM
Elyas chuckles a little at Mak's complaints about the money.
"I don't know about you all, but I have made more money off of our various adventures than i would have made in a lifetime of sailing for a living. Not to mention all of the crazy things we have gotten to be a part of, and the good things we have manged to do for the islands. looking into attacks on a peaceful village without expecting cold hard coin is certainly not going to put us in the poor house.

Elyas is happy to let Haltavar lead. there is no reason to keep the child from having a part in this after everything he has gone through.

However, he thinks, the mere presence of Haltavar is a good indication that they cannot take anything that the villagers say at face value. they insist there were no survivors, yet here we are being led to the attack site by a survivor....

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 9:13:54 AM
Wil began to get nervous as the crowd began to get animated. He began to mumble to himself but corrected, he stood up tall.
"The passion is understandable but I would prefer not to lead a mob. Prefer to only have a minimal amount of villagers. It's hard enough to keep our own group in order."
"Additionally, I would prefer none of their people die under our watch. Our work can be hazardous. I vote to leave the villagers here. The boy can stay, we can protect him. Just my opinion here." Wil says to the Petals only.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 9:14:07 AM
"Agreed Elyas, money is not the motivation of our adventures though it is of course a nice perk."

He moves to Haltavar "If things get dangerous keep your distance and if you must approach come towards me so I can help insure your safety."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 3:14:45 PM
All I need is a cat Tsak says to Mak, and he tickles Esmerelda under the chin.

DM Mark - Kittentaurs d20=2 d20=14
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 7:16:58 PM
Rolth encourages Halvatar to lead the way to these sites. He invites the three villagers to come as well, but to leave any righting to the Petals.
Ayotnom also encourages the boy.
Kiwina thanks the three villagers, and warns that the Petals may be a while in their investigations. He asks if anyone actually saw the bodies.
Mak derides the frightened villagers silently, deciding they are mere kittentaurs and unworthy of his respect. He takes exception to Rolth’s assertion the Petals will help without reward, noting that Mak needs to be able to pay people to wait on him hand and foot.
Elyas notes that the Petals are actually quite rich. He is glad to have Halvatar along, noting it’s odd they said there were no survivors when the boy’s presence proves them wrong.
Wil says the mob must stay but that the three villagers are enough for now, though he would actually prefer even those three stay behind.
Falco says reward is not necessary. But it is nice. He warns Halvatar to stay near him should there be trouble.
Tsak says all he needs is a cat and is glad to have Esmerelda along.

Asked if anyone saw the bodies, several villagers respond, some having been to each farmstead where they saw the poor people and dead sheep and cows. You can see Halvatar’s jaw tense up at the confirmation of his family's deaths. Magistrate Froylot says he does not believe anyone has changed things at either site, wanting to allow for

As you go, Halvatar remains sullen and quiet. He is only roused to speak when Yammon says he’s sorry about what happened to Halvatar’s family. ”Shut up! Don’t talk about my family. is all he responds. They leave him along and the walk is long and quiet.2

At one point, Jetia will say that the Sulivan farm is much closer to town, but none are willing to challenge the boy’s determination to go to his family’s place first.

As you round a small hillock, a farm comes into view.

As you approach Haltavar’s home, the smell of death and decay is everywhere. There is a two story house, with the bottom story serving as a small barn and workshop. A corral is adjacent to the house.

However, see no trace of Haltavar’s family, and only a few dead sheep. There are more bloodied areas scattered about the farm, suggesting many more deaths than the few dead sheep you see. The few sheep there have either been clawed or trampled.

Halvatar is a bit frantic. ”Where, where are my family? Where are they? They were here! WHERE ARE THEY?!!!”

The three villagers that accompanied you look around wide-eyed, not quite sure what to do but clearly frightened.

Everyone can make a DC 20 Perception check Highlight to display spoiler: {you find some odd shaped footprints of a huge sized creature. The footprints aren’t clean enough to identify the creature, which is odd. You only see partial footprints of something, and only here and there.}

If the Perception check is successful, you can make a DC 15 survival check to Highlight to display spoiler: {The footprints both begin and end suddenly, and seem to sometimes skip for a distance here and there.}

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+17=32 ; d20+10=14 ;
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 8:16:51 PM
As the Petal's approach the farmstead, Rolth will cast Toros' Taur Try (minotaur version) on himself. He surveys the scene in dismay, but soon focuses on trying to sort out what happened. He first consoles Haltavar. "I do not yet know, Haltavar, but I will not stint in my efforts to find out. Let us investigate, that we might make progress in this quest. Look, here, see these? Odd shaped prints of some unidentified, huge creature, but only partial and scattered about. I don't quite know what to make of it, but I suspect the other Petals can help us learn more. What say you fellows?"

Perception = 32
Survival = 14

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=25 ; d20+23=28 ; d20+21=31 ; d20+23=32 ;
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 8:45:32 PM
(Perception = 25, survival = 28)

Kiwina asks Grandfather for help as he looks around. (To the DM: Highlight to display spoiler: {Just for flavor. He is not using the spirits to cast a spell.}) He sees the same things Rolth described.

He turns to the villagers and asks, "Should I assume from your reaction that the village left the bodies here?" Once he gets an answer, he circles the farm outside any fences, looking for tracks of frightened sheep or other signs of anything approaching or leaving the area. (Perception = 31, survival = 32)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=37 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=23 ;
Thursday October 20th, 2022 12:38:09 AM
(Perception: 37)
(Survival: 9)

Ayotnom says, "I see the footprints too."

He then starts wracking his brain for hypothetical matches to the prints even though he knows they aren't clear enough for a 100% identification he could still speculate based on the size and general shape as well as the brutality of the attacks.

Knowledge(Arcana): 20
Knowledge(Dungeon): 25
Knowledge(Nature): 29
Knowledge(Planes): 10
Knowledge(Religion): 23

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=33 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+14=33 ;
Thursday October 20th, 2022 6:43:13 AM
(Perception vs spoiler = 33 Pass, Survival check=31 Pass, Survival=33)

The missing bodies and the tracks pique Tsak's interest. Is someone else hunting those responsible for the massacre, or (and a shiver runs up his spine) are necromantic arts or other foul magicks at play.

Stay here, don't let the boy get too close.

Motioning the others to stay clear he makes his way around the scene to see what it can tell him. Were there many creatures or one? Did it jump from place to place or just vanish? Were bodies dragged, rolled? Did things fall out of pockets? Are there any bits and pieces 'lying' around or has it all been sanitised?

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=20 ; d20+3=6 ;
Thursday October 20th, 2022 10:12:22 AM
"There are footprints!" Wil declares. "...but can we figure out where the creature went or where it took the bodies. They are not in any detectable direction, I don't think. Maybe it can fly?"
Wil then scans the area for caves or places a creature can hide.
(Perception: 20)

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+13=25 ; d20+13=23 ;
Thursday October 20th, 2022 10:14:13 AM
Elyas lets those that are better at tracking identify the footprints. he instead focuses on looking for other clues, particularly for evidence of the bodies of the family. He looks for blood stains that are away from the bodies of the dead animals, and for evidence of bodies being dragged or stumbling away, etc

perception = 25

He also ponders what he knows of the area, and wildlife that could possibly be nearby, even if it isn't normally aggressive. Something came here and killed these people and their stock, and even if it was magically enhanced or raised from the dead it would have to have been on the island somehow. He tries to come up with some ideas of what kind of animals might be here big enough to do this much damage

Knowledge nature = 23

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=21 ; d20+3=7 ;
Thursday October 20th, 2022 10:20:01 AM
{Perception: 21}

"Boy stay back here with me. I see the footprints as well and best you are clear if anything happens. I have my bow and can close in fast to help the Petals if need be." He looks at the kid. "I am sorry for your family, this cannot be easy to see."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|15/10/5/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+14(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=36 ; d20+6=18 ;
Thursday October 20th, 2022 1:10:14 PM
Mak dismounted and pulled out his longbow as he tethered Elmer to a fence post. Once he shrugged on his quiver and set his cloak in place. he moved about the area and looked for clues. As he adjusted his cloak a sharp eye could make out a shiny new WLA pin on his shirt collar.

Mak saw everything the others did, but said nothing as he moved around the compound. Everything he saw confirmed in his mind that they were dealing with a flying creature. That there were no liontaur footprints told him that alive or dead the residents of this home were carried away.

"I think it's safe to say that we are dealing with a flying creature and if that creature is a dragon as I suspect it may very well have some necromantic abilities about it if those wolves are connected to all this. The biggest issue here I think is that none of us have any experience with this type of creature, dragon or otherwise, since none of us recognize the tracks. See." Mak said pointing to one of the sets of tracks. "It looks like it hopped from here to here. Birds hop, dragon's walk. If it's a large bird that would be one boon, I suppose. I'd recommend we keep our eyes on the sky as we move about and be alert for attacks from above."

"Haltavar. You were here during the attack? Did you see or hear the attacker? Did anyone escape only to die inside the house?" Mak finished as he moved to look in the doorway for blood trails.

OOC:
Perception +16, Roll 36
Survival +6, Roll 18

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-110 Feet |

DM Mark - "I am sorry for your family, this cannot be easy to see." d20=10 ;
Thursday October 20th, 2022 6:52:12 PM
Rolth looks around and tries to console Halvatar. He notes the strange, uneven prints.
Kiwina takes in the scene. He asks the three villagers if any of the others who came to this site moved the bodies or left the bodies. He circles the area looking for bodies, sheep or anything else.
Ayotnom tries to identify the partial footprints, but is not sure. He’d guess they might be reptilian of some sort. A pretty big reptilian thing.
Tsak suggests someone keep an eye on Halvatar and not let him get too close. Then the ranger scouts the area, looking for more clues. Esmerelda plods along with him.
Wil sees the footprints and wonders about them. He looks for any clues or places to hide.
Elyas wonders what sort of animals or creatures could do such a thing. He knows Liontaur isle is plagued by hell hounds, but is not familiar with what else might have been here. Perhaps a large lizard, dinosaur or really big bird from the prints. He sees no sign that a bloodied creature moved away, nor that one might have been dragged somewhere.
Falco keeps an eye on the boy and tries to comfort him.
Mak says this must be a flying creature, perhaps a dragon with necromantic abilities. He asks Halvatar if he was here during the attack, did he see or hear what happened, or if anyone escaped to die in the house?

There are plenty of locations of dried blood in the dirt here, and there are plenty of liontaur prints as well as sheep prints. Survival DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {Now that you look at all the different prints here, you can see that the large creature prints seem to be the most recent - that is, there are no other prints that appear to be on top of those.}

Halvatar had said he was fishing when the attack happened, and indeed there are three rotting fish near the house. At Mak’s mention of the house, Halvatar’s eyes get wide and he bolts toward the farmhouse, disappearing in the door, yelling for his family.

Kiwina and Tsak fan out. They find no liontaurs, alive or dead. They do spot a few sheep in the distance, and there are a few dead sheep here and there. Judging from the bloodied dirt, something has clearly removed the liontaur bodies and most of the dead sheep.

The three villagers do not interfere. They look, and confirm what the Petals see. They are clearly afraid, and after Mak's comment keep looking up apprehensively.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday October 20th, 2022 8:32:23 PM
You know, Kiwina points out to the villagers, "the same guy who just said this must be a dragon also says the gods are plants. Worry about his nonsense if you want, but I'm not going to."

Kiwina tries to figure out the timing. Nothing else has crossed the large tracks, but in the days since the attack some scavengers should have come. "Tell me," he asks the villagers, "Were the Hasters attacked before or after the Sullivans? How many days ago did you learn of each attack?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Thursday October 20th, 2022 9:43:38 PM
"Huh, I wonder whether the big flying lizard thing came after the attack occurred. Are there no tracks leading away from here at all?" Having posed this question, Rolth will follow Halvatar inside to make sure that he is as ok as the situation allows.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+9=15 ; d20+9=25 ;
Thursday October 20th, 2022 11:39:54 PM
(Survival vs spoiler=15 Fail, Survival=25)

Tsak stays with the tracks, but can't fathom a coherent story from it. Its a mess, in more ways than one. The scene has been sullied since the attack. I can't tell what was here and when just from footprints and scuff marks.

The ranger works his way to the periphery of the homestead searching the whole area thoroughly. He is especially searching for tracks leading away (Survival =25)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+2=8 ;
Friday October 21st, 2022 12:14:14 AM
(Survival: 8)

Ayotnom says, "If I had to wager based on the prints they are kind of a massive reptillian. Are there dinosaurs on Liontaur Isle?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+3=9 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=17 ;
Friday October 21st, 2022 8:56:25 AM
Wil follows the others in the search. He says very little else.
(Perception: 25)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday October 21st, 2022 10:09:11 AM
Falco sprints behind the boy as he heads to the house. "You might not want to.... neverminded." He is determinded to at least be there to help the boy process what he sees.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|15/10/5/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+14(MS)(20)x3) d20+6=15 ;
Friday October 21st, 2022 1:48:19 PM
"If you'd been following along Kiwina, what I said was that some plant was pretending to BE a god. Then I of course questioned whether all the others were plants too." Mak said with a smirk. "Are we sure some plant thing isn't embedded in Rolth's brain? He's a bit myopic about Domi even when that being proves he's not really interested in helping anyone if it's not related to his own agenda. It's understandable that Ayotnom likes him, he is Ayotnom's personal transportation guy. I'd want to foster that relationship too. Who doesn't need instant transportation anywhere in the Wold?"

"As for this creature, whatever it is, it does appear to be flying since it's prints don't lead away from here."

OOC: So the DM is saying that the Liontaurs could have walked away, just that their prints are obscured? Mak would range further afield to verify that.

DM Mark - "I am sorry for your family, this cannot be easy to see."
Friday October 21st, 2022 2:23:51 PM
(Sorry if I was confusing. I simply meant that there are plenty of liontaur tracks around this liontaur farmstead, as you would expect. This makes it hard to tell if some liontaurs walked away, though nothing suggests they did. But you do know that the large creature prints have not been "walked over" by liontaurs - the creature prints seem to be the most recent prints.)

DM Mark - Gods and Plants
Saturday October 22nd, 2022 1:12:48 AM
Kiwina wonders about the lack of scavengers. He asks the villagers about the timing of the attacks at the two sites.
Rolth wonders about the lack of footprints leaving the site. He follows Halvatar into the house.
Tsak works his way around the area, carefully examining the prints and other clues.
Ayotnom asks if there are dinosaurs on the island.
Wil follows the others, keeping a sharp eye out.
Falco runs after Halvatar, trying to warn the boy about what he may see.
Mak continues a discussion with Kiwina about
Elyas

Kiwina and Mak have a discussion regarding gods. And plants. And gods that are plants. One might get the impression that Mak does not respect the gods.

Tsak’s sharp eye is able to pick out what he thinks must be Halvatars prints in the dirt. They seem to go to the now rotting fish, move around the area a little and then head off in the direction of Frog Hollow where you all just came from. He also notices some other liontaur prints at the edge of the farm. They never seem to enter the central area, and the length of their gait suggests they ran in the direction of Frog Hollow as they left.

The three villagers look at Kiwina. Gavyl says, ”See, I’m … we’re not sure the timing of these attacks. I mean, some folk found this scene, but really it was Halvatar that found it first. But I heard the bodies were here, and now they’re not. The Sullivans? I dunno, but I think this one happened first. I dunno. What do you think did this? Is it still around? Is it coming for the rest of us?”

Falco and Rolth run after Halvatar. The runs around the house, calling for his family, but is me with silence. Falco coaxes the boy out. ”Where did they go? Their bodies are gone. Where did they go?

Once outside he looks at the Petals, tears in his eyes.

“You, you all are supposed to be these famous and powerful adventurers. Why can’t you do anything? Where did they go? Why can’t you bring my family back, and why is whatever killed them still on the loose? WHAT GOOD ARE YOU ANYWAY?” He hides his face as he begins to cry.

The three villagers look nervously at the boy and the Petals.

After a few minutes of crying, Haltivar will stand up straight, wipe away his tears and with zero emotion he will say, ”We should head to the Sullivan Farm. Maybe you will find something there.” The child seems distant and resolute. He seems to want to leave, but waits for the rest of you.

Do you go in the direction the boy and the villagers seem to indicate would lead to the Sullivan farm? Do you investigate more? What next?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Saturday October 22nd, 2022 2:44:39 AM
[b]I think the Sullivan farm is a good idea, there's not much more I can glean from here for now. I would say that I think something has been here since the attack. Possibly something very big, but the reason for its visit is unclear. In any case we should travel with care and have our wits about us.[b]

As Haltivar will be taking point Tsak positions himself at the back of the group to keep an eye that nothing is following or them.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Saturday October 22nd, 2022 12:36:49 PM
"Haltavar can confirm the timing of this attack, pretty precisely. That's not really the issue." The real issue, Kiwina thinks but does not say in front of the villagers, is the timing of whatever took the bodies. Which may or may not be the same thing that attacked in the first place, as far as he has seen. Still, there are no tracks leaving except for some liontaurs. There is no scavenger activity, despite it being days since the attack. And despite Mak shooting off his mouth just to scare people, a huge flying dinosaur-like or bird-like creature . . . Well, there's been no sign of a large fire, electrical, or acid attack.

"Yes, Haltavar, to the Sullivans next would be good. You're just going to have to wait to see whether we can do anything. But it won't be by a snap of our fingers."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+23=32 ; d20+16=18 ;
Saturday October 22nd, 2022 8:49:40 PM
Rolth tries to reinforce Haltavar's resolution, but ease any bitterness. "Good, Haltavar, Domi cannot prevent all bad things from happening to us, but he does lend us strength to deal with those things as they come into our lives. Let us be off to the Sullivans' and see what more we can learn. If we persevere, we will learn more about what happened to the families, and try to achieve some measure of justice for what has been lost."

During the trip, Rolth will keep a keen eye out for threats and clues.

Diplomacy= 32
Perception = 18

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday October 24th, 2022 12:33:52 AM
Ayotnom says to Haltavar, "Kid, let me tell you that life is not fair. The Gods including Lord Imod give us freedom of choice and the ability to decide our own destinies. Because of this bad things happen and to good people but it is how you roll with the punches and adapt that reveal what kind of person you are. When that stranger murdered my father I was sad and I spent my time lamenting his death, but then I resolved to do something about it. I became an adventure and later a duelist so that I can hunt down that stranger and avenge my father's death someday. There is likely no bringing your family back as Gargul's revolving door in the afterlife is typically reserved for adventurers with unfinished business. If you want my advice help us get whatever monster murdered your family. Share whatever it is you know even if the detail seems insignificant. Watch what we the Eight Petaled Rose do and become an adventurer yourself in the future when you grow to help others not have to go through what you did."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|15/10/5/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+14(MS)(20)x3)
Monday October 24th, 2022 9:05:28 AM
Religious rhetoric aside Rolth's suggestion to move on to the Sullivan farmstead was a good one. It was a good time to mention Pantheon and his desire for justice, but Mak was neither a devote follower or a cleric of that being. Perhaps Kiwina might speak up on behalf of that divinity or philosophy of justice seeking.

Mak agreed with the general idea of justice or even unity even though he doubted those concepts could be claimed by anyone. His friends seemed intent on devoting themselves to and espousing their philosophy at every turn, however perhaps those ideas would bring some comfort to Halvatar during his time of mourning.

"You need justice, Halvatar. Who ever did this must pay for their actions. You must carry on and fulfil your duty to your family in whatever form that takes. I see a farm in need of sorting and livestock that might need to be collected. What you need is justice and until then will you be unable to rest."

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-110 Feet |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Monday October 24th, 2022 9:29:43 AM
"Haltavar, one of the things I have learned in my adventures as that often we take the rolls of investigator nd avenger after the fact. Even those with more power then us cannot be everywhere at once. Rest assured we will do all we can to find the source of the attack and give you a manner of peace. Now you need to rest with your people and we will do what we do."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Monday October 24th, 2022 11:00:44 AM
Elyas lets the boy yell, and does not try to calm him down. he has been through something terrible, and there is not really a rational response to it.

The important thing to do now is to figure out what caused this, then stop it before it kills anyone else. sadly that is the best that can be done for those already dead...

"let's move on to the other farm and see if there is anything there that can give us more of a clue as to what happened. sadly nothing here is really giving us a good picture

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday October 24th, 2022 12:45:27 PM
"The ability to suck up your emotion like that.. hmm. Suspicious for me," Wil says to the team only.
"I agree we should check out the other place but the behavior is starting to make me wonder if there is a connection."
To the other villagers, "Any reason to believe some of the residents could be involved? Any inter-group turmoil?"

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|15/10/5/15(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+14(MS)(20)x3)
Monday October 24th, 2022 2:13:38 PM
Mak pulled Wil to one side and spoke quietly to him so that none could listen in. "Could Haltavar be an unwitting cause for this? Perhaps some were form he isn't aware of? It would explain his survival and perhaps a delayed transformation since."

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday October 24th, 2022 5:38:17 PM
"That's what I'm thinking," Wil replied to Mak. "Possibly, but I'm suspicious of everyone and everything."

DM Mark - Big Critters, but do you fight them?
Monday October 24th, 2022 7:04:05 PM
Tsak says the group should go to the Sullivan farm as Halvatar suggests. He recommends going with care since the creatures that were here were rather large.
Kiwina agrees. Though the bodies are gone, he thinks it strange he sees no evidence of scavengers. At least not scavengers he’s familiar with.
Rolth talks to Halvatar about Domi as he tries to calm and encourage the boy. He keeps an eye out for threats as he goes.
Ayotnom tells the boy that life is not fair, but that Domi gives people freedom and strength to deal with life. He advises the boy to help the Petals get whatever did this to his family, to channel is rage into seeking revenge as Ayotnom has.
Mak agrees that the boy should seek to avenge his family so he can rest, that he should see to the family farm.
Falco advises that the boy rest and let the Petals seek justice for his family.
Elyas is ready to continue on.
Wil asks the villagers if they think some kind of liontaur conflicts could have caused all this, but this just earns him some puzzled looks. He thinks the boy’s behavior is strange. (Which says something if Wil thinks someone else’s behavior is strange.) Mak agrees, and wonders if the boy could have somehow be the cause of all this.

Jetia says, ”Stop badging the boy about seeking justice and revenge. Don’t you think he’s been through enough?’ The other two villagers exchange glances but do not speak up.

Halvatar grumbles a bit as he goes, though he is mostly sullen and silent.

DC 30 Sense Motive check Highlight to display spoiler: {Haltivar seems to have an almost fanatical need to have the Petals, or someone, find the cause of the murders and senseless slaughter of his family and livestock. Perhaps it’s just grief. }

You all walk for about 2 hours to reach the Sullivan farm. As you approach, make a Perception check:

DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Everything is too quiet. You don’t hear any birds or any other sounds}

DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear what sounds like wild animals eating a kill.}

As you round a copse of trees, the farmyard comes into sight. You see 6 huge reptilian creatures feasting on the carcasess of dead cattle. They are either ignoring you or they have not seen you yet.

The three villagers suck in their breath, and one grabs Halvatar motioning for him to be quiet.

DC 17 Knowledge Nature Highlight to display spoiler: {These appear to be allosauruses, a dinosaur/animal, uncommon though not unheard of.}

Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain, though you are unsure if these huge creatures would be impeded by this.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+16=22 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+11=14 ;
Monday October 24th, 2022 7:38:22 PM
(sense motive = 22, perception = 23, nature = 14)

Kiwina stops as they approach the Sulivan farm. He motions to the villagers to fall back. Maybe the copse of trees can hide them for a bit.

He looks at the reptiles, taking in their general shape and trying to place them. (four legs?, no wings?, etc.). Meanwhile, he readies a charge but does not approach yet. (They are well out of charging distance, unless the nearer ones come running.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday October 24th, 2022 8:03:45 PM

Ranger:
1st -- Entabgle, Speak with Animals
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Produce Flame, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Hold Animal, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+14(MS)(20)x3) d20+9=20 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+13=30 ; 2d8+28=38 ;
Monday October 24th, 2022 8:45:04 PM
Mak saw them all as soon as they came into view, so he dismounted and brought up his bow and waited for someone to make a move. If that move was made by the creatures he let fly his first two arrows.

OOC:
Sense Motive +9, Roll 20, Fail.
Perception +16, Roll 32.
KS: Nature +3, Roll 9, Fail
Readied Action
Mak - AJ23, Roll 30, Damage 38 hp

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Range Penalty(165'/-2)| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-165 Feet |

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=34 ; d20+9=10 ;
Monday October 24th, 2022 9:23:34 PM
Perception: 34
Know[nature]: 10

Ayotnom says, "It is too quiet."

Then as he gets a little closer he whispers, "Something predatious is eating its kill near here."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+19=38 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 1:47:58 AM
Rolth silently notes Haltavar’s fanatical desire for Justice, and wonders whether he might follow the path that Kiwina has taken. Something that can be addressed later, given that we seem to have stumbled upon a scene of mass murder. His ears prick forward, noting that the scene is strangely devoid of any other creatures than the reptiles feeding, with no other birds or beasts to be heard. He nods to Ayotnom, who has clearly picked up on the same thing. He scans the area carefully, looking to see if there might be signs of any survivors hidden in the area, and joins Kiwina in trying to discern any more details about the appearance of these beasts. He moves quietly to 33-34/C-D to get a better view.

(Sense motive = 38
Perception = 33
Knowledge nature = 15
stealth = 8)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+5=9 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+16=33 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 7:06:44 AM
(Sense Motive vs spoiler=9 Fail, Perception vs spoiler=20 Fail, Perception=33)

Bringing up the back of the party Tsak is probably the last to see the giant lizards. How did they get here, were they at the last site? They don't look like they fly so why do the tracks appear and disappear?
Likely the lizards won't respond to questions, observing their behaviour may answer some. The ranger moves up to hide behind a rock so as to observe the creatures (Perception). He checks wind direction and wonders how good their sense of smell is.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=13 ; d20+12=27 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 9:14:36 AM
(Sense Motive: 13)(Perception: 27)
"Hold it... hold," Wil said to himself. "We can't just go in without a plan. I know.. you're ready and smart."
He argued with himself then realized he was doing it in front of everyone and stopped.
"I could send an archon over to sneak up on them or we could send the whole army and attack them from here. I'm game for either approach. It would be fun to do a sneak attack."
Wil summons a Lantern Archon and waits for it to appear.

Summoned:
Archon - ()
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite, Summon Monster IV - D: Confusion

Channel 4d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+13=19 ; d20+13=31 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 9:44:58 AM
Elyas does not notice the sounds of the animals until the other Petals point them out. they approach close enough to see the large lizards. He is surprised, as they are not a very common sight, and there are a lot of them
perception = 19, fail
know nature = 31, success

they are dinosaurs, called allosauruses. they are not unheard of but still pretty rare. they are big predators, dangerous especially in a pack like this. still, they are only animals, and not likely to be as much of a challenge as things like those Galvos.

Elyas moves up to get a good view

When we are ready I will give us magical speed, then we will see if these beasts can handle lightning strikes!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=22 ; d20+9=26 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 11:41:13 AM
"Allosauruses, not what I would have guessed to find. Should at least be straight forward, no magical attacks coming at us or anything like that."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Ancor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+19=38 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 12:58:44 PM
Rolth silently notes Haltavar’s fanatical desire for Justice, and wonders whether he might follow the path that Kiwina has taken. Something that can be addressed later, given that we seem to have stumbled upon a scene of mass murder. His ears prick forward, noting that the scene is strangely devoid of any other creatures than the reptiles feeding, with no other birds or beasts to be heard. He nods to Ayotnom, who has clearly picked up on the same thing. He scans the area carefully, looking to see if there might be signs of any survivors hidden in the area, and joins Kiwina in trying to discern any more details about the appearance of these beasts. He moves quietly to 33-34/C-D to get a better view.

(Sense motive = 38
Perception = 33
Knowledge nature = 15
stealth = 8)

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+14(MS)(20)x3)
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 3:12:34 PM
"Perhaps we should let them leave and then track them back to their lair." Mak said looking at the wingless dragons. "What strange beasts are these anyway? My tutor never mentioned such creatures. If they are indeed animals, perhaps a loud noise will frighten them away?" Mak whispered as he sighted down his two arrows. "Are these common to the area Rolth?" Mak asked the Petals Liontaur.

DM Mark - Big Critters, but do you fight them?
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 8:19:02 PM
Kiwina motions for the villagers to fall back out of sight. He would like to ready an action to charge, but instead readies an attack if these creatures charge and attack. (Charge is a full round action and the Ready Action can only ready a standard, move, or immediate action.)
Mak readies an action to shoot the creatures if they attack. (He would not be able to ready a full attack action, only a standard action to attack.) He suggests letting the beasts be and perhaps the Petals to their lair. He asks if these creatures are common here.
Ayotnom lets the other know it’s rather quiet except for the large lizards eating the dead cows.
Rolth also notes the lack of other animal sounds. He tries to quietly move to a better tactical location as scans the area for survivors.
Tsak and Esmerelda move up.
Wil summons a Lantern Archon.
Elyas shares with the other what he knows and moves forward, crouching behind a rock.
Falco agrees with Elyas’ description of these things.

Crunch, crunch, munch, crunch.

The villagers are happy to hide behind the trees (just off the map.) Halvatar refuses to go with them, and stays where he is transfixed on these huge reptiles. The villagers do not fuss with the child, not wanting to attract attention by dragging him away with them.

Munch, munch, crunch.

You do not see any other liontaurs here. Perhaps they fled or have already been eaten, though reports were that they were assumed slain.

Crunch, crunch,crunch.

The creatures continue gorging themselves on the dead cows. As Rolth moves and several of you talk, those that had rolled Perception over 30 will note that these big animals do seem to be aware you are here, they are just more intent on their meal.

Crunch, munch, crunch, munch.

Suddenly, a Lantern Archon appears near Will as a softly glowing ball of light.

Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain, though you are unsure if these huge creatures would be impeded by this.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 8:23:44 PM
Ayotnom casts mage armor then advances 30 feet.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|15/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,DA,Range Penalty)**|1d8+14(20)x3) d20+15=30 ; 2d8+28=38 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 9:36:34 PM
Mak held his shot. As far as he knew these animals had come along after the tragedy and weren't the cause of the massacre. He'd only fire if they became aggressive.

OOC: Sorry, I only included the one attack in my hit rolls, but did show my post as a full attack. Corrected info in this post.

Readied Action
Mak - AJ23, Roll 30. Damage 17 hp (Accidentally included manyshot.)

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Range Penalty(165'/-2)| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-165 Feet |

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 9:41:01 PM
"You'd think if something like lived on the island everyone would know about it." Kiwina says.

This might be a good time to worry about tactics. "If you think they will come to us, I can put a row of spikes in the way and maybe slow them down. If you want to go to them, I won't try that." He thinks he could cover Y-20 to AB-38, or a similar area closer to the group. "I don't think entangle is likely to hold them."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 2:12:34 AM
I really don't see the point in attacking them, certainly not yet. I like Mak's idea of following them back to their lair. It's probably underground, near a volcano. I want to watch them and see what they do once they are finished eating the cows. By the way I think they know we're here, and aren't really bothered. Maybe they haven't heard of us...

Tsak doesn't know if the dinosaurs are responsible for the massacres, but he doubts it. He wants to know more about them before doing anything to them.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 7:40:28 AM
Rolth says, "I have not encountered such beasts here before, but I cannot say for sure whether they might have come from elsewhere on the island. I still think it odd that all the Taurs have disappeared, even as there remain slain cattle to eat. I do like the idea of following these creatures, in case they are in thrall to some fell power. Plus we can make sure that they cause no harm to taurs elsewhere on the island. I see no need to start a fight with them now, there will no doubt be plenty of fighting to do later when we uncover the perpetrators of the attacks.

Rolth casts Expeditious Retreat on himself in case things go wrong.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 9:38:05 AM
Falco moves up some whispering to the others. "I don't think we can leave large meat eaters so close to where people are living. Your average farmer will not be able to run them off by any means I can think of. Either way, if they come this way I will try to blind one of them."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=15 ;
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 2:48:00 PM
"I agree to leave the 'saurs on the is asking for trouble. I would like the archon to fly around the creatures to see if it provokes them or if maybe there is a clue."
"Do you believe you can fly around them without causing them to get angry," Wil asks the archon.
"To the team, if someone popped these 'saurs onto the island than they have to be around still, right?"
Perception: 15

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:36:51 PM
(OOC: Checking In; I pretty much want to cast shield and advance another 30 feet next round unless I'm attacked this round)

Time slows down for Ayotnom as he waits for some action from the dinos.

DM Mark - Big Critters, but do you fight them?
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:40:50 PM
Ayotnom magically armors himself and moves up a bit.
Mak keeps his bow trained on the creatures, ready for an attack.
Kiwina tells the others he can create thorns to slow these creatures down, but does not want to limit the Petals with this.
Tsak would like to watch and follow these creatures back to their lair, probably underground near a volcano.
Rolth would also follow these creatures to their lair. It strikes him odd that there are no dead taurs here. He casts Expeditious Retreat on himself.
Falco worries about letting these creatures remain as a threat to other taurs.
Wil asks his Archon if it can fly around these creatures without provoking them.
Elyas

Will is answered with laughter and a voice that sounds like musical chimes. "I will try to not provoke." The little glowing ball of light whizzes out to begin circling at a large arc so as not to provoke the creatures.

As Ayotnom moves up, the nearest of the creatures stops eating for a moment and regards the monk. It then returns to its meal, keeping an eye on Ayotnom.

Halvatar says, "What are you doing? Those things killed my family! Kill them!” He picks up a rock, but from this distance you know he could not throw to hit these creatures.

The villagers look uncertainly at Halvatar and the Petals.

Perception DC 30: Highlight to display spoiler: {In the distance maybe 150’ ahead of you, you think you can see a long line or two in the earth. Maybe it was scraped, maybe it was burned. Hard to tell from here.}

What do you plan to do over the next 10 minutes as these creatures eat dead cow?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=35 ;
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:53:43 PM
(Perception: 35)

Ayotnom points out the long lines in the earth to his friends.

He then advances only 20 feet this time and readies an action to cast the shield spell in reaction to any of the dinosaurs making an advance or an attack directed at him and his friends.

Active Effects:
Mage Armor: +4 AC; 6 hours

Readied Action: Cast shield in reaction to dinos moving or attacking him, the petals or their allies (villagers, Halvatar) Please note that if triggered the shield spell will make his AC: 28/18/27

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+23=39 ; d20+18=30 ;
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 9:34:06 PM
Rolth gently chides Halvatar, "What are we doing? Why, we are trying to find out what actually happened to your family, protect those who still live, and deliver justice to those who have wronged you. You say that these beasts killed your family. Tell me, did you see this happen? Do you have any evidence beyond supposition? Some of the clues we have found so far suggest that the reptiles came after your family was attacked. So now what we are trying to do is figure out whether they were brought here to mislead any inquiry and hide evidence that would lead us to the murderers, or are simply dumb brutes that showed up to eat the livestock once it was unprotected. If we were to just kill them and assume that justice was done, we might well miss the opportunity to find the real killers, and allow them to strike again. Revenge may be swift, but justice is patient.
You are brave and determined, but justice also requires wisdom, so let us think upon these matters and do what is necessary to get the quest done right."

(Diplomacy = 39 to convince the lad to listen to the mind as well as the heart)

Speechifying done, Roth will move up a little bit closer and try to see more of the scrapes that Ayotnom has pointed out, activating his amulet of mighty fists just in case a fight comes.

(Perception = 30)

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=34 ;
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 9:34:09 PM
(perception = 34)

"We need to investigate, but I don't want to risk a battle with the creatures while our guides are here. Perhaps they should take word back to town." He suggests this loudly enough for the villagers to hear, "I can try to speak to one of the lizards if they don't become aggressive. They've seen us and are still content just to eat."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday October 27th, 2022 1:49:13 AM
Tsak stays hunkered down near his cover. He's happy to wait as long as it takes. The boys irrational blathering irks him more than watching large animals eat.

Rolth is right boy, now is the time for patience. We have agreed to help you, that does not mean you may impose your will on how we go about it. So watch your manners.
These animals are not acting aggressively. Once they have finished their meal they are likely to wander off, so then we will see where they go and we will examine what is left of the scene. Then we may learn something about what has occured here, and possibly to your family.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|15/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,DA,Range Penalty)**|1d8+14(20)x3) d20+16=19 ;
Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:13:48 AM
Mak released the tension on his bow and stepped back to comfort Elmer. The warhorse was trained not to spook in the face of carnage and blood, but he could see the worry in his eyes. "It's ok." Mak said gently as he rubbed the horses neck.

All the while Mak kept his eyes on the wingless dragons and hoped they didn't see another meal in Elmer. So standing 170' away Mak watched and waited with the others. He was especially interested in how the minotaur would fare venturing towards them alone. As for the strange lines in the ground that that were pointed out to him he couldn't see them from his point of view, but a thought did cross his mind.

"Ayotnom, could they be drag marks where the Sullivan's were hauled away?"

OOC: Perception +16, Roll 19

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Thursday October 27th, 2022 9:33:04 AM
They don't seem to be bothered much by us. does that mean they might be scavengers drawn by the dead animals? or maybe they just don't care to bother with attacking us when they have plenty to eat. I could scare them away. probably...

Elyas proposes using a fireball that doesn't actually hit the creatures but is placed between the party and the dinos to try to spook them into retreating from the farm. From there we could track them or just use that time to check out the farm in more detail

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=30 ;
Thursday October 27th, 2022 9:53:07 AM
"Nothing about these brutes makes me think they would not attack a village. They appear to hunters who are currently scavenging. We need to investigate this lines but these behind us does seem bad in the short term and is not great for the residents in the long term."

Falco will go with the others if they move on but unhappily, he sees these as a threat to those living in the area.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday October 27th, 2022 3:18:32 PM
"Maybe archon is out there. Maybe she could fire? Or a fireball? "
"What do you say archon!" he shouts absent-mindedly.

DM Mark - Big Critters, but do you fight them?
Thursday October 27th, 2022 6:45:30 PM
(I wasn’t really sure if you still wanted to go round by round or just wait these creatures out. It seems to be the latter, so I’ll roll with that.)

The party continues to discuss what they could do, but keeps their distance in general. Beyond some movement, no one takes any actions. The marks on the ground are too far away and in the middle of the allosauruses (allosauri?) to see any better.

As Rolth and Ayotnom advance, the closest allosaurus will stop eating long enough to stomp its feet and then lower his head to utter a frighteningly loud ROAR. Between Rolth and Tsak telling Haltavar to simmer down and this beast’s roar, the child remains sullenly quiet gripping his rock.

You can see the glowing Lantern Archon complete a full circle around these creatures, making sure not to come within about 30 of any so as not to antagonize them as instructed. About the time it makes it all the way around as instructed, the spell ends and it vanishes.

After about 10 minutes or so, the creatures seem to have finished eating what they intend to eat, and most of the dead cows are now gone. They begin to pull back and leave.

You can later learn from Halvatar that he never saw what killed his family but he seems convinced it must be these creatures. The villagers seem sure it must have been these creatures, though they also did not see what attacked either farm. The villagers ask, “Will these creatures come for the rest of out farms? Will they attack Frog Hollow?”

Tell me if I missed something. What now?

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:13:23 PM
If the creatures are leaving, Kiwina moves up to about sixty feet from the closest. He does this in the open, and tries not to spook it. If it seems to take this as a threat, he backs off. When he is that distance away, he casts speak with animals.

If successful, then over the duration of the spell he tries asking the creature where it lives, whether it killed the creatures it and its friends ate, and how it came here.

Ranger:
1st -- Entabgle, Speak with Animals (used?)
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Produce Flame, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Hold Animal, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+16=20 ; d20+10=23 ;
Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:16:23 PM
"I recommend that we quickly check out those scrapes in the center, call for survivors, then pursue the reptiles to see where they are going. If they are headed for another homestead, we can intercept their attack." Assuming folks are in general agreement, Rolth will move ahead quickly to check out the scraped area to save some time if needed.

Perception = 20
Survival = 23

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday October 27th, 2022 9:16:40 PM
Ayotnom says, "I agree with Rolth's plan. We need more information and we need to ensure that these creatures are the same that attacked Haltavar's family before we end them. It is also possible that their actions are being directed by some other player and if we follow them we may be able to learn that."

Active Effects:
Mage Armor: +4 AC; 6 hours

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday October 27th, 2022 10:49:19 PM
Tsak and Esmerelda move up next to Kiwina to cover him whilst he casts a spell and his attention is diverted.

I suspect tracking five largish dinosaurs won't prove much of a challenge. We can take a few minutes to have a look around before we follow them. They've just eaten so I assume they won't be a threat to anyone else for a little while, if they were still hungry they'd probably attack us.
Can somebody please have a haste spell prepared, if we do have to fight these things then speed across the ground will be an advantage.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows-20|7/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WT,DA,Range Penalty)**|1d6+11(MS)(20)x3)
Friday October 28th, 2022 7:32:25 AM
Mak put his longbow away and pulled himself onto Elmer. Once atop the horse he grabbed the shortbow from it's sheath at Elmer's side and nudged the great beast forward. "What would you have us do about the wingless dragons?" Mak asked the villagers using a simpler term than that used by Elyas while moving up to look at the lines in the ground he suspected were drag marks or cart tracks.

**Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Range Penalty(140'/-4)| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: Mounted 35 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-140 Feet | Horse Encumbrance: 373lbs

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday October 28th, 2022 8:55:50 AM
"How many farms still have cows remaining? Once these reptiles are hungry again they will likely pursue a new meal. You may want to build a wall or traps around the remaining farms to prevent them from coming in. I think we should follow the creatures."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday October 28th, 2022 9:55:00 AM
Falco watches the creatures leave slightly exasperated that they wasted the time and left what he thinks is clearly a threat to the community. "Lets move on and get this going then." He walks toward the other marks.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - You look tasty.
Friday October 28th, 2022 7:05:48 PM
Kiwina moves quickly and carefully toward the beasts to use Speak with Animals to ask them some questions.
Rolth would like to follow the beasts to ensure they do not attack another homestead. He will look at the scrapes in the earth as he goes by.
Ayotnom agrees.
Tsak suggests tracking these large beasts won’t be difficult, so the Petals should have some time to poke around this farmstead first.
Mak gets on his horse as he moves up to look at the marks on the ground. He asks the three village people what they would have him do with these beasts.
Wil asks how many farms still have cows, suggesting these farms should be fortified against attack.
Falco remains concerned about these creatures running loose. He looks at the marks as well.

The villagers reply to Mak that they think these beasts should be killed before they attack another farm.

As you move up, you can see two partially eaten adult liontaur bodies in the corral area near the house. These were previously hidden from your sight until you advanced. It looks like there is a place where the dirt is disturbed near these remains.
Perception or Survival DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: {It looks like a small box or chest was been pulled from the ground here, and there are a few gold pieces on the ground nearby. }

Everyone advances with Kiwina. The centaur’s voice changes dramatically. He lets out a loud screeching roar, and the allosauruses stop. The nearest one regards Kiwina with a predatory look as it squawks back answers. Is that one smiling? Creepy.

Where do you live? - ”We roam hills. We go back.”
Did you kill the creatures you ate? - ”No, this food dead. But you are not. We are full.”
How did you come here? - ”We walk and found food.”
Did you kill and eat those liontaur bodies over there? - ”No. All dead. We ate the tasty cows. Are you tasty?”

For those looking at the marks,

Perception or Knowledge Arcana DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {The Petals find 4 different types of burn marks, the scorching of fire, the chemical burning of acid, the arc burns of electricity and what looks like freezer burn from the looks of the sparse vegetation affected. }

There are quite a lot more creature prints here. Survival or Knowledge Nature DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {In addition to the allosaurus’ prints, the Petals also find the same kind of footprints they found at Haltavar’s farm. This time the footprints are a little more conclusive, as they have an almost reptilian appearance, not overly different from the allosaurus footprints, only this creature, or creatures is/are quadrupedal, not bipedal, like the allosaurus. The Petals are able to determine conclusively that the allosauruses were only scavenging the kill of something else.}

Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain, though you are unsure if these huge creatures would be impeded by this.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+16=18 ; d20+13=25 ;
Friday October 28th, 2022 7:32:09 PM
Elyas moves forward to examine the ground while Kiwina talks with the Allosaurs.

Elyas is not able to identify the marks, even with his studies of the arcane...
Know arcana = 18

But he does stop to inspect the tracks. know nature = 25
"these look like the ones we saw earlier. similar to those dinos, but different. these belong to something with four legs.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+18=38 ; d20+10=13 ;
Friday October 28th, 2022 9:06:37 PM
Look over there, looks like someone was looting, which is not something that those allosaurs would think to do. I can see a few coins scattered about near the remains of the fallen taurs. And those marks we saw from afar show signs of 4 different types of burn marks, the scorching of fire, the chemical burning of acid, the arc burns of electricity and what looks like freezer burn, from the looks of the sparse vegetation affected. What kind of fell beast can do that? Seems like it would be a magical beast of some sort, wouldn't you say, Elyas? Anyway, we were right to not jump to the conclusion that the dinosaurs were the culprits. Something more dangerous is about, and we should look for more clues. Anyone able to make sense of the tracks or other clues here, like back at the other homestead?"

Perception = 38, success
Survival = 10, fail

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=22 ; d20+23=43 ;
Sunday October 30th, 2022 11:31:34 AM
Kiwina wonders it the lizards could have been brought here magically, "We need to find whatever attacked in the first place, but we also ought to keep an eye on these scavengers before they become a threat. Unless we find some other clue looking around here, following those big guys might be our best opportunity." Kiwina starts looking around as well, confident in their ability to follow the trail left by the six huge lizards. He compares what he finds with the others to see if they can figure out more together.

Perception = 22
Survival = 43

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=30 ;
Sunday October 30th, 2022 8:08:38 PM
Wil follows behind quietly.
(Ooc: I rolled Perception:30 but can’t read the secrets on my phone. Will have to comment on my tomorrow post.)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=21 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+9=19 ;
Sunday October 30th, 2022 9:07:31 PM
Perception: 21 - pass
Know[Arcana]: 34 -pass
Know[Nature]: 19 -fail

Ayotnom notices the chest and coins and says, "Perhaps that chest, the coins and its other contents might be put to the task of funeral costs for the diseased Liontaurs?"

He then points out all the different energy types in the scorch marks before saying, "There are so many tracks here it is hard for me to make head or tails of it."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=26 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+16=21 ;
Sunday October 30th, 2022 11:58:23 PM
(Perception disturbed dirt=26 pass, Knowledge nature for prints=16 fail, Survival=19, Perception looking at marks=21)

Still unsure of the intentions of the creatures, Tsak sticks with Kiwina. From that position he can see some coins and drag marks and a lot of different attacks that would indicate the use of magic or a number of creatures with interesting abilities. Certainly they were not caused by the dinosaurs.

These animals aren't responsible for what happened here. Loot has been uncovered and there are signs of fire, acid and electricity. Something else is going on. A hunting party could take care of these lizards if required, I think the Petals need to stay on the scent of whoever or whatever is actually performing the attacks.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+3=18 ; d20+15=27 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 9:19:16 AM
{Survival: 18 | Percption: 27}

"What creature attacks in as many ways as that? Some multi-headed beast perhaps. You are right Tsak, we need to track the bigger threat and hope the other moves on."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - "I bet it flies."
Monday October 31st, 2022 7:27:01 PM
Elyas looks at the tracks, announcing there was another big reptillian creature here and this one had four legs.
Rolth thinks something other than the allosauruses looted this place. He points out burn marks showing fire, electricity, acid and cold damage - clearly some sort of magical damage, perhaps a magical beast. He says the place warrants more investigation.
Kiwina suggests following the allosauruses.
Wil can see a box shaped thing was dug up here near the two partial bodies, but it is nowhere in sight. He notes the scattering of a few gold coins that seem to have been left behind.
Ayotnom notes that perhaps the stolen loot could have been used to cover funeral costs. He also notes the magical damage here.
Tsak also notes these things. He suggests a hunting party could take care of the dinosaurs and that the Petals should track down the larger threat.
Falco agrees, wondering what sort of thing could make these marks.
Mak is sure the beast that was here can fly.

Perception or Healing DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The partial bodies suggest two adult liontuars, one male and one female. These liontaurs appear to have been bitten in two by something with large, sharp teeth. There are other bloody places in the soil different than the eaten cows, with bits of clothing suggesting other liontuars may have died here as well. This would be consistent with the villagers’ mention of the Sullivan children, though there are no children’s bodies here.}

Perception DC 17: Highlight to display spoiler: {The tracks of the quadruped creature look huge in size, same as the bipedal allosauruses. As noted before, these tracks are disconuous.}

Perception DC 22: Highlight to display spoiler: {The partial bodies suggest two adult liontuars, one male and one female. The male one looks to have chipped nails caked with dirt.}

The villagers exchange some surprised looks when Tsak suggests a hunting party could later take care of the allosauruses.

As the allosauruses leave, Halvatar says sullenly, ”You’re letting them get away. They’re getting away.” The boy seems exhausted. The villagers surround the child, gently telling him the Petals know what they’re doing. They suggest returning to Frog Hollow to inform Magistrate Froylot.

The allosauruses are out of sight.

What now?

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=33 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 8:09:07 PM
(Perception = 33)

Kiwina agrees with the liontaurs returning to town to warn the magistrate. "You won't want to tackle all six of those beasts at a time, but I expect a hunting party could handle one with a little planning. They're not as smart as hell hounds. Just don't go looking for them quite yet. We'll see what we can find." Kiwina wonders if Haltavar will go with the villagers.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=36 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=37 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 8:27:50 PM
Perception: 36, 24, 37 = pass, pass, pass

Ayotnom says, "There are more tracks here than meets the eye. Something else huge and possibly reptile-like that could likely fly. Pair that with the elemental damage and I'm wondering if we might actually be after a dragon of some sort. The Allosauruses are probably a problem but from what Kiwina indicated the dinosaur's said they were merely scavengers who fed on the dead cows."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows-20|7/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WT,DA,Range Penalty)**|1d6+11(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=30 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 8:45:20 PM
Mak said nothing but kept a watch on the sky. Unless they were walking beneath a tree canopy he’d not want to be surprised by a flying reptile.

OOC:
Perception +16, Roll 30

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+18=26 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 9:05:21 PM
Rolth takes a closer look at the slain Taurs. "Two adults, one male and one female, and a couple of other bloody spots that may explain the young ones, although their bodies are not here. The adult male has dirt under his nails. I wonder whether he was digging for something?". Rolth compares his location with where the chest and coins were, to see whether they might be related, and looks for other signs that the fellow might have been digging or scratching a message in the earth.

He agrees that perhaps it would be best if the villagers accompanied Haltavar back to town to report in, while we follow the dinosaurs to see where they are going and keep them from doing more harm.

Perception = 26

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=28 ; d20+9=21 ;
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 12:42:02 AM
(Perception vs spoiler =28 pass, Survival=21 to track the dinosaurs)

Tsak notes the looks on the villagers faces and raises an eyebrow at Mak: kittentaurs!

Before the villagers return to their village Tsak gets them to draw a crude map of the area in the dirt (well away from the scene of carnage). If something big was flying around then any neighbours may have seen it. He tries to memorise the map as best he can.

Hopefully unburdened by the lad and the villagers, Tsak prepares to take point as the petals track the dinosaurs.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+13=30 ;
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 8:11:50 AM
Elyas examines the tracks some more, along with the bodies
(perception = 30)

"ok, so we have a large reptile, four legs, not leaving tracks in a normal line, meaning it probably can fly, and leaving behind scorch marks with a variety of elemental energies.

I didn't want to jump to conclusions, but I have to agree this looks like it is quite possibly a dragon we are dealing with!

Elyas tries not to look too excited

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=24 ;
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 9:44:56 AM
{Perception: 24}

Hearing the others have spotted the same details Falco moves to the bodies and begins a short prayer for their journey to the afterlife. After moving to each body he finishes his prayers.

"Something dragon like or another magical beast. If the feet were feline I would guess a chimera but it doesn't quite match. Regardless it must be dealt with. What of the bodies, they cannot just be left to rot in the sun."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=29 ;
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 10:12:52 AM
"Do you think it's just one creature and not a party of different creatures? Maybe an adventuring group like us, gone bad?"
"There was a..." Wil stops when he noticed the box shape in the ground.
"I found something!" He exclaims. "Looks like a place for a box. Maybe whoever caused this found what they were looking for?"
"All this trouble for some gold?"

Perception: 29

DM Mark - "What of the bodies, they cannot just be left to rot in the sun."
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 8:34:13 PM
Kiwina agrees the liontaurs should return to town.
Ayotnom notes the tracks suggesting a flying creature, perhaps a dragon of some sort.
Mak keeps an eye to the sky, not wanting to be surprised by a flying opponent.
Rolth notes the dirt on the hands of one of the liontaurs, concluding it’s likely that one that dug up some buried chest. He does not see any messages scrawled in the earth here., nor does he see any chest.
Tsak asks the villagers to indicate any nearby farmsteads. He prepares to take point in pursuit of the dinosaurs.
Elyas says he also thinks it was a dragon that killed these people.
Falco says a prayer for the dead. He says you cannot just leave the bodies here.
Wil wonders if it were one creature that killed these people or perhaps a group. He suddenly notices a place where a box may have been dug up.

The villagers will indicate to Tsak the direction of a few other farmsteads, one a couple hours away and another about half a day’s walk. Their sketched map is, well, it’s a little sketchy. At least they’re pretty sure. Mostly. It’s like when you know how to get to your friends house, but explaining it to someone else or drawing them a map in the dirt … Tsak is not confident he can find the places they indicate.

They seem a little unsure about returning to their village without the Petals. They look up at the sky apprehensively. ”Well, we came to lead you here. We think you should come back with us, you know, to talk to Froylot - he’s pretty knowledgeable. I mean, we’ll be fine going back, yeah totally fine, we just think he’ll wanna talk to you and all. You say you think it’s a dragon and not those big lizards? How big of a dragon?” They keep looking up.

Halvatar seems resigned to returning with the villagers, and he’s pretty shaken at seeing these half eaten liontaurs. ”Well, if you’re just gonna let those things go, you should come back with us to see Froylot. But you shoulda killed those things when they were here. They might go eat something else.”

The villagers want you to return with them - they head off back toward the village. Of course, you all came from the Haster place, so the direction they head back is different than the route they brought you here.

Looking around, you don’t see any live cows like you saw a few surviving sheep at the last place. Maybe whatever was here just killed everything. Or maybe the allosauruses killed some in spite of what they said.

Falco wants the bodies buried. Yech - moving the torn up liontaurs looks gross. They seem to be laying here where they were bitten in half, as suggested by the blood spatters against the side of the house in the corral where they lay. Obviously they were killed after they dug something up that is no longer here.

Some want to track the allosauruses - they leave pretty big footprints.

What now?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 8:38:15 PM
Ayotnom says, "probably time to ready some energy protection spells next downtime we have." (OOC: checking in)

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 9:03:49 PM
Kiwina agrees that some sort of rites would be appropriate for the remains that they have found. After that, following the allosaurs seems as good a prospect as any -- they had to have come from somewhere, and maybe the killer came from the same place. He still doesn't believe those things could live on the island without the liontaurs knowing about them.

How big is the hole where the presumed treasure was dug up? Maybe extending that is a decent option.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 9:23:43 PM
Rolth will help build a pyre for the dead, and say a few appropriate words in keeping with Domi’s teaching about strength and perseverance. That done, he is fine with accompanying the locals back to see Froylot. He will note the direction taken by the allosauri, in case our next move is to try to intercept them again. He will remind Haltavar that we did not yet kill the reptiles because we might need them to lead us to the real threat first.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 11:54:02 PM
Tsak's nose is twitchy with the scent of the allosuars, but it will have to wait. He assists Rolth with the pyre, a better option than digging a hole.

After that he guesses that a trip to town to warn of the dinosaurs and another possible threat wouldn't be a total waste. And it would keep the spooked villagers on side because, y'know, diplomacy.

On the way back to the village he keeps tapping Mak on the shoulder when the man is looking the other way, just to see how high he can jump...

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows-20|11/6/1/11(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d6+11(MS)(20)x3)
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 8:35:01 AM
Mak moved up and brought out his parchment and charcoal stick to quickly sketch out the map the villagers made in the dirt. When he was done he handed the newly crafted map to Tsak. "Maybe we should range out a short ways while the others bury the dead?" Mak suggested to the Ranger. "Just to make certain what ever was here isn't lurking nearby."

**Full Attack, , Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: Mounted 35 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-70 Feet | Horse Encumbrance: 373lbs

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 9:31:41 AM
Falco helps as he can with the pyre and says a final prayer for the fallen.

On the walk back Falco is fairly quiet. He does find one very nice red and green rock that he picks up and fiddles with for quite some time before slipping it into a pocket for no real reason.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 1:05:11 PM
Elyas watches the others go through the funeral rites but doesn't have much to offer in that sort of ceremony. He paces a bit trying to figure out what the group could do next. He sees that doing these funeral rites is important to some of the group and doesn't interrupt but he is impatient to go try to find this dragon or other large predator that is causing trouble.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 2:42:58 PM
"Are we going back to the village? or tracking the dinos?"
"Too bad we couldn't do both but I will stick with the majority."

DM Mark - "Just to make certain what ever was here isn't lurking nearby."
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 8:20:33 PM
Ayotnom looks at the burn marks and suggests preparing spells that might protect against such things.
Kiwina thinks going after the allosauruses is the best move. He wonders about the hole left by the missing chest.
Rolth gathers wood to burn the liontaur remains. He suggests going back with the villagers to see Froylot.
Tsak helps with the pyre. Then he’s ready to accompany the villagers back.
Mak does his best to copy the map the villagers tried to sketch out in the dirt. He’s pretty sure the map would be of limited use, as the villagers seemed a bit unsure as they drew it. He ranges out looking for threats, but sees none so far.
Falco oversees the funerary process and pronounces a last rights for the fallen.
Elyas is impatient to go find this dragon or whatever it was that tore this place up.
Wil stands ready.

Seems like the consensus is to accompany the villagers to Frog Hollow.

The Petals ask the villagers to wait as they prepare a funeral pyre. Between the broken corral and firewood stacked near the farmhouse, they make a decent pile. It’s a solom affair. The villagers say a few words about he Sullivans being a nice family, and that it’s a shame they’re gone. Jetia includes a short prayer for Halvatar’s family as well. The boy cries silently.

The group follows the villager’s lead back toward Frog Hollow.

On your way back to town the Petals, you pass an open field.

DC10 Perception check. Highlight to display spoiler: { There are some marks, or shallow furrows in that field.}

DC15 Perception check. Highlight to display spoiler: { Looking closer, you find the same 4 kinds of burn marks scattered throughout the field, but this time there are more of them. Nothing here suggests a fight though - no blood, no death, no weapons or such.}

DC 22 Perception check. Highlight to display spoiler: { You only notice one place where there are any prints. They are large, reptilian and suggest four feet, but they only appear on one area near these burn marks. You also see a few gold pieces scattered near these prints.}

For those looking at the burn marks, make an intelligence check (d20+INT bonus):

DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { there seems to be a pattern to the many burn marks.}

DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You realize that from your vantage point on the ground, it just looks like a bunch of marks, but from a higher vantage point looking down on the marks might reveal more.}

The villagers worriedly scan the skies as the Petals stop to investigate. Halvatar comes over and traces some of the burn marks with his foot. ”I … I wonder if this is how it killed… The boy’s words trail off and he remains silent.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=31 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+17=28 ;
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 8:29:38 PM
Perception: 31, 22, 23 = pass, pass, pass
Int Check: 16

Ayotnom says, "Hey look more burn marks, but no fight this time and there only a few prints and some gold coins. Wait a second, there appears to be a pattern to the burn marks and if I can just get a better vantage point maybe I can make out what it is."

Ayotnom casts fly on himself and takes to the air to get a better vantage point, (Perception: 28)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=30 ;
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 9:00:02 PM
Wil follows behind quietly.
(Ooc: I rolled Perception:30 but can’t read the secrets on my phone. Will have to comment on my tomorrow post.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=26 ; d20+1=7 ;
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 9:24:41 PM
(perception = 26; int = 7)

Kiwina notices the burn marks with the others. Whatever attacked must have come here afterwards, to judge by the coins. It doesn't make sense to him that a creature would use its weapons when it didn't need to fight. Obviously, he's missing something.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=26 ; d20+1=14 ;
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 11:51:14 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=26 pass, INT vs spoiler=14)

Tsak is also flumoxxed by the burn marks in the field. The WHY just got more interesting, and perplexing.
He grins as Ayotnom calmly rises high into the sky. Guess its easier than climbing a tree. The ranger hopes the birds-eye view will reveal something. Seems like a lot more is going on than was obvious at first, and all in relative secret.

The ranger drops his gaze back down to ground level and does a full 360 degree check, aware that the party is ripe for an ambush whilst all gazing up at their friend.

He makes his way over to the boy Maybe, we just don't know. A least it would have been quick.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+18=30 ;
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 1:39:09 AM
"Hmm, there are also more four-footed reptile tracks where the burn marks originate. You’re right, something isn’t quite adding up.". He waits to see what the airborne scouts have to report.

Perception = 30

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|20/15/10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=32 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+6=22 ;
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 9:18:01 AM
From his vantage point on Elmer, Mak viewed the scene calmly as he listened to the other petals. He too agreed that something wasn't right and he was starting to doubt his original supposition. "Fan out, let's see if we can spot any other tracks nearby. If this is a trick maybe those involved left something behind that isn't readily apparent."

Mak dismounted, grabbed his longbow and started ranging outward looking for tracks.

OOC:
Perception +16, Roll 32
Int +2, Roll 12
Survival +6, Roll 22

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Many Shot| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-110 Feet |

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=21 ; d20+2=21 ;
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 10:40:27 AM
Perception: 21, Int Check: 21
Wil helps search but he asks some of the villagers for some information on the buried box.
"Is there a reason something would be buried in the ground at the farm? Any tales or rumors?"
"I'm wondering if someone was looking for this box?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=19 ;
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 1:00:09 PM
{Perception: 19}

Falco notices the marks but is finding this riddle just frustrating, his inability to really help the dead is weighing on him as he examines the site. Regardless he knows the Petals will eventually find the cause.
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+13=19 ; d20+6=20 ;
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 2:21:32 PM
Perception = 19
INT check = 20

Elyas looks at the burn marks as well, commenting that they look like the same energy marks as they saw at the farm. He is about to try to get a higher view of the marks when Ayotnom rises into the air

"what do you see from up there, my friend?"

He will just let Ayotnom look, and will only give a second attempt if the other Petal can't make anything out of it.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 9:16:40 PM
Ayotnom gets a good look from his new vantage. (OOC: checking in)

DM Mark - Froylot
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 10:10:50 PM
Ayotnom can see a pattern in the marks here. He casts a spell and flies into the air.
Wil asks the villagers why a liontaur might bury a box?
Kiwina wonders a creature would waste his energy attacks making these marks.
Tsak wonders about these marks, but his ranger training kicks in and he scans the area for threats or perhaps an ambush.
Rolth feels like something is not adding up.
Mak dismounts and scouts the area on foot, looking for any additional tracks.
Falco finds the riddles and clues to be frustrating.
Elyas is confident that Ayotnom will figure these marks out.

The villagers respond to Wil. ”The box? I figured that’s just where he hid some money. You said it looked like he dug it up. If he was offering it to whatever killed him, I guess it didn’t work - the thing must’ve killed him and taken the money anyway.”

As Ayotnom rises intro the air the villagers gasp. Halvatar says, ”Whoa. They can fly?

From his high vantage point, Ayotnom can see something crudely scribed by these marks. It says, "GROVAS SON OF VURM”. Each letter is about 20 ft tall, and written in a different burn type. As he reads it, Ayotnom gets the feeling that this Grovas is showing off, and he wants to strike fear in others. There’s also an arrogance here, assuming any reading it could fly. From this high point, he scans the area, but doesn’t see anything else of note.

Mak’s scouting of the area does show some tracks (and scat) he would expect - some wild pigs and a couple of deer, but nothing more.

Eventually, you continue on your way and after a couple more hours you reach Frog Hollow. The villagers there watch you, wondering what you found though none are willing to interrupt your progress to see Magistrate Froylot. Falco and Wil, and perhaps others, will notice the usual injuries and maladies people have from folks that work hard for a living.

Froylot welcomes the Petals into his office. Boy, this guy's got a lot of books! Froylot asks for some wine, ale food brought to refresh the travellers. He thanks the three villagers who went with you, and as he does, he asks his secretary to take Haltavar. If asked what will happen to the boy, Froylot will answer,

”While you were out gathering information, we had a meeting to decide how to best help the lad. A young couple, who can’t seem to have children of their own, has volunteered to take Haltavar in, and raise him as their own. The village believes that this is a great opportunity for the couple, and it offers Haltavar something resembling normalcy, which hopefully over time will allow him to heal from the tragedy that has befallen him. I believe that this couple will show him an abundance of love, which the lad desperately needs right now.

He continues, ”Now, you’ve seen these places where our people were killed. What have you learned? Should we be prepared for more attacks and trouble? Can you stop this?”

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Friday November 4th, 2022 9:03:16 AM
Elyas is glad that there has already been someone to step in and take care of Haltavar. the boy is going to need a lot of time and help to get over such a horrible ordeal.

in response to Froylot's questions, Elyas says "Yes, I do believe that we have to be prepared for more of the same. It appears that an intelligent and quite dangerous creature is doing this, and is trying to create fear. If that is true we have certainly not seen the last of it. The creature left its name in burn marks. Does the name Grovas son of Vurm mean anything to you?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday November 4th, 2022 9:25:13 AM
Falco moves to Havatar when the idea of moving in with the childless couple is brought up. "That is a better situation then most would have. I hope it will be acceptable to you. Leave the monster to us and try and find a way to live."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Friday November 4th, 2022 11:33:53 AM
We also discovered a group of 6 dinosaurs in the area. They are larger than a horse and walk on two legs. Are they known to you or is their presence new to this locale?

Nailed it. Tsak sits back without saying more, he knows how tricky this diplomacy stuff can be.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Friday November 4th, 2022 12:38:36 PM
The burying of the box and the showing off with the fire writing doesn't make sense to me. Are they possibly two different issues? Maybe it was just a robbery but why display your name out there so everyone can see? He wants to get caught, start a fight, or something. It really sounds like this is someone you all know," Wil says.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday November 4th, 2022 1:14:57 PM
Kiwina thinks that if the allosaurs are not already known in the area, then their appearance is somehow connected to this son of Vurm. "If we knew what the son of Vurm is looking for, we might be able to draw him to us. As it is, we need a way to find him that doesn't rely on responding after his next attack." Sadly, someone that would waste so much power attacking farmers is likely unhinged. He seemed to be posturing for someone else who can fly -- could flying draw him in? If not, then Kiwina is back to the idea of folllowing the allosaurs' trail and seeing if they find some clue as to where they all came from.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|20/15/10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3)
Friday November 4th, 2022 7:00:15 PM
Vurm certainly meant something to James, but for Mak he was clueless.

OOC: Think imma have to recuse myself on Vurm info. I actually DMed old Vurm.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=16 ;
Friday November 4th, 2022 8:10:49 PM
Ayotnom says, "Do any of you know a Vurm? Apparently he has a son named Grovas and he wants everyone to know the association."

(Know[history]: 16

DM Mark - A Scream Outside!
Saturday November 5th, 2022 2:57:19 AM
Elyas tells Froylot the people should be prepared for more attacks. He says an intelligent and dangerous creautre is behind the attacks and is trying to create fear. He asks Froylot of the name Grovas son of Vurm means anything to him.
Falco assures Halvatar that the Petals will deal with whatever killed his family.
Tsak describes the six dinosaurs and asks if they are a new threat.
Wil mentions a missing treasure box, and asks why such a creature would carve its name in the earth for all to see?
Kiwina asks if there is a way to draw this creature out without having to wait until more die. He wonders if the dinosaurs are related to this creature.
Mak remains quiet.
Ayotnom asks if anyone knows this Vurm or his son. He wracks his brain, but the names don’t trigger anything for him.

Halvatar goes meekly along with two kindly liontaurs that introduce themselves to the boy. They begin gently asking him what sort of food he likes best and what he would like to see and if he likes pets or animals and ….

The villagers respond to Froylot as well with what they saw - the two partial bodies, the lack of any other liontaur bodies, and the dinosaurs feasting on the dead cattle. They also mention how brave and resourceful the Petals were, able to talk to the dinosaurs, their care for the dead, their ability to fly. They are quite impressed with the Petals.

With the mention of the dinosaurs, Froylot will say, ”Yes, yes, sounds like allosauruses. They are uncommon, but are a problem from time to time. They are dangerous but they tend to avoid our settlements. I imagine they may have smelled the dead cattle you mentioned. We need to make people aware of this.”

As the Petals mention the message, he will say, ”I’ve never heard of Grovas before, but the name Vurm is vaguely familiar. Allow me to make a query to the great library.

You watch Froylot write, in an elegant script,

Please send me all you know about the name Vurm.

Froylot

He puts the note in a contraption that kinda looks like a large mailbox. He closes the lid, and the device hums a moment, and then there’s a ding. Froylot indicates that the ding lets him know his note has been sent. At which time he opens the door to show that it is no longer there. A few moments later, the contraption humms again followed by the same ding. Froylot says, ”That was fast!” as he opens the contraption and pulls out a small book. On the cover is written, Vurm, the Many Colored

The old liontaur flips through the pages, reading at an alarmingly fast rate, and in a few minutes he puts the book down and says,

”If we are dealing with the son of this Vurm, and I fail to see how we could be speaking of another, we are dealing with the son of a dragon. The book doesn’t mention any offspring, but, apparently Vurm was, and I assume still is what is sometimes referred to as a rainbow dragon. Personally, I find ‘rainbow dragon’ to be a confusing and imprecise generality. New breed or mixed breed might be a better term. In fact, the sage Calsiras suggested several other names depending on … Oh. Sorry. I got a little off track there.

“We’ll call them rainbow dragons for now. In case you are unaware as to what a rainbow dragon is, which is likely, since they are extremely rare, I will do my best to enlighten you.

“A rainbow combines the abilities of at least two different dragon species. Apparently they can be any combination, though a blend of a chromatic and a metallic would be extremely rare, to the point of being very unlikely, especially since we are dealing with such a rare breed of dragon as is. As I said, rainbows share the abilities of all their species, which means vulnerabilities can in fact be immunities. For example, red dragons are normally immune to fire and vulnerable to cold, whereas a white dragon is immune to cold and vulnerable to fire. So a red and white rainbow would be immune to both cold and fire, and vulnerable to neither, and it would be able to switch back and forth between a cold and fire breath weapon. In appearance, their scales are usually a fairly even blend of all their dragon type colors, though sometimes the coloration appears to be random.

“Now according to this, Vurm was a Red, White, Blue, Black, and Green Rainbow, that terrorized the Sargrass Plains a while back. Apparently he was being driven mad by some force which was located there, and he decided to try to conquer the Wold, starting in the Sargrass Plains. Well, the gods intervened, and a group of adventures from the northern continent were somehow driven way off course when trying to return home from the Wold’s Cradle. This group who call the Tree of Parting home, and name themselves the Tree Wardens, defeated the old worm, and when Vurm begged for mercy, they gave it. Vurm swore he would never again harm another person, except in self defense, and would only hunt in the wilds, as that was the terms to the mercy being shown, and from all accounts, he has kept his word. Most likely out of fear of being hunted down by the Tree Wardens.

“Now I know not how this translates to this Grovas, Vurm’s Son, as the book mentions nothing of offspring, as I’ve said before, but one would assume, based on your findings, that he shares his father’s breath weapons but not his prohibition for killing people. So the question remains, how do you find this fiend?”

As the Petals are trying to decide what to do next, they hear several screams coming from outside. Running outside, they are just in time to see a screaming Haltavar being carried away by a dragon that shimmers in the afternoon sun. You are well aware that they are traveling way too fast for you to catch up, but you do notice that the dragon is flying towards the coast. Gaining altitude as it goes, you would guess it is headed out to sea.

A few liontaurs launch arrows at the beast, but it is too far away.

Perception DC 24: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see red, white, blue, green and black colors on this dragon.}

Intelligence Check DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: { You recall that you have a magical navigation instrument you refer to as “Garmin” that may help, if you can get back to Chessford and the Rose.}

The two adult liontaurs that were with Halvatar lie still, having been attacked and knocked aside. It’s not clear if they are alive or not.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=36 ; d20+2=4 ;
Saturday November 5th, 2022 1:34:54 PM
(perception = 36, int = 4)

"Red, white, blue, green, black. . . I don't think there's any doubt here." Kiwina tries to judge the size of the creature, using Haltavar for comparison. He's heard that what a dragon is capable of and how big it is somewhat go together.

He then moves to check on the couple who were attacked.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+16=36 ; d20+2=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ;
Saturday November 5th, 2022 2:59:00 PM
Rolth goggles at the departing dragon, rendered temporarily and uncharacteristically speechless. He nods mutely in agreement when Kiwina describes the colors of the beast. He soon comes to his senses, and begins to take action. He first races to where the liontaurs fell and channels energy to try and help them. If they are conscious at that point, he will ask what the dragon said, if anything, as it attacked and carried away the lad. It seems quite unusual that it chose Haltavar out of all the available victims, almost as if it has a grudge or other special motivation.

Continuing the conversation with Froylot, Rolth will make further inquiries, "You are quite sage on this matter, Magistrate Froylot. Tell me, do you know whether any of the Tree Wardens were liontaurs? Or have any other connection to this area or these taurs? I wonder whether this Grovas is his son, sent for revenge or some similarly specific, nefarious purpose."

(Perception = 36, INT = 6, channel energy = 5hp of healing)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Saturday November 5th, 2022 4:14:06 PM
“This is outrageous,” Wil says with uncharacteristic volume.
“How dare it take an innocent boy. We need to follow it, now”
The anger flashed. Wil took a breath. He took another.
“I had my suspicions the boy was more involved then he revealed. We need to do something urgently.”
His mood changing 100% in moments

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=17 ; d20+1=2 ;
Saturday November 5th, 2022 11:11:51 PM
(Perception=17 Fail, Intelligence=2 Duh!)

Tsak turns to Froylot Is there anything else we need to know about Halvatar? He's either the unluckiest kid alive or there's more to him, somehow, than meets the eye.

To Mak I can't believe you were right about dragons. Next drink is on me.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+7=24 ;
Sunday November 6th, 2022 11:42:00 AM
Since the magistrate does not know of Grovas, Rolth will also compare notes with his fellow Petals to see what we collectively might know about this son of Vurm.

(OOC: Unsure which one would apply, so Knowledge (Arcana/History/Local) = 25, Knowledge (Any Other) = 21; Rolth can make any such check untrained thanks to Bardic Knowledge and my totals reflect a correction for having applied the wrong bonus on the original roll.)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=36 ; d20+5=25 ;
Sunday November 6th, 2022 8:47:06 PM
(Perception: 36)
(Int: 25)

Ayotnom says, "Well now I've seen everything. Who ever heard of a rainbow dragon before? Though that certainly explained the multitude of elemental scorchmarks that we've seen. Anyway might we be able to return to the Rose and the Garmin device and perhaps use it to track this Grovas?"

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|0/-5/-10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3) d20=17 ; 2d8+16=29 ;
Monday November 7th, 2022 8:56:21 AM
Mak watched the dragon fly off. He took a stance and fired two arrows, side by side, at extreme range. He didn't think he scored a hit on the flying monster, but at least he tried. As the creature flew out of view towards the coast, Mak sighed and leaned on his bow. "I was starting to hope I was wrong. I've not much experience with dragons aside from the tales the bards sing. Hopefully this one is more interested in spreading a legacy of terror and will release Halvatar to further that end. I suspect though that dragons and maybe especially this one isn't going to be very predictable."

OOC: KS: Arcana is used with Dragons. Mak has no skill in that area, he just made a deduction based on size and prints. That I know almost everything about Vurm played no part in that.

Mak - Grovas, Roll 17; Damage 29 hp. For every range increment of 110' that the dragon is closer Mak's to hit increases by +2. This roll is at 10 range increments or 1,100 feet. He fired two cold iron arrows with manyshot.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Many Shot, Range Penalty(1100'/-20)| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-1100 Feet |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 4d6=12 ;
Monday November 7th, 2022 9:20:43 AM
Falco runs to the fallen liontaur and will immediately channel positive energy in an attempt to revive them. He would use breath of life on each but he knows {player assumes} it is too late for that.

Channel: 12}

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Monday November 7th, 2022 10:09:08 AM
"So how do we track where it goes? Can any one of us follow it? This changes the whole thing. why steal the boy? Does the box in the ground even matter?"

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|0/-5/-10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3)
Monday November 7th, 2022 11:48:54 AM
"What motivation does the dragon have for taking the boy? What motivates this dragon at all? Can we check to make certain illusions aren't at work here? I mean as much as I'd like to have been right, some bad acting party might have taken advantage of my prediction and is using that against us."

Mak moved to where the dragon had taken Haltavar to check for dragon prints.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+12=18 ; d20+6=14 ;
Monday November 7th, 2022 12:24:09 PM
perception = 18 Fail.

Elyas is startled by the dragon and casts fly on himself, but quickly realizes it is futile to chase the thing down. A natural flier like that is much faster than even a magical flying wizard, not to mention what exactly Elyas would be able to do one on one vs such a thing.

It went to the coast. we will need the Rose to pursue most likely. It should be arriving here soon, right? we sent word to Ramsey to come around and meet us here.

DM Mark - A Scream Outside!
Monday November 7th, 2022 8:04:44 PM
Kiwina estimates the flying dragon to be huge in size. The centaur checks on the fallen villagers.
Rolth snaps into after a moment of stunned silence. He joins Kiwina and channels healing energy. As the two battered liontaurs awake, he asks if the dragon said anything when he took the boy. Rolth queries his friends about what they may know about Vrum.
Wil is angry to see the dragon took Halvatar, and he believes this confirms his suspicions that the boy lied about his involvement.
Tsak asks Froylot if there is more to Halvatar than meets the eye. He acknowledges that Mak was right about a dragon being involved.
Ayotnom suggests returning to The Rose to use their navigation device to go after this creature.
Mak runs outside, takes a deep breath as he readies his bow and fires makes a full attack action to loose two cold iron arrows at the fleeing dragon. He’s unsure at that distance if he hit, but he thinks he did not - it’s about 800’ away by the time his arrows took flight.
Falco also rushes to the liontaurs and is thankful to see they are only injured. He also channels energy.
Elyas casts Fly on himself, but realizes he cannot match this creatures speed. He recalls that the Petals sent word to Ramsey to bring the ship around to this side of the island.

The Petals are relieved and a bit surprised to find that the couple that was with Halvatar are not dead. They are deeply distraught. ”Oh, hasn’t that boy been through enough? To suffer the loss of his family, only to end being eaten by that thing. It’s just too much!”

You will find the town is quite shaken by all this. Most run indoors, some sturdy few rush out with missile weapons. People keep their eyes fixed on the sky expecting some additional attack even as the dragon recedes in the distance.

The old Froylot comes out as well. ”This is deeply troubling. A dragon - that is a fearsome beast indeed. It is good that you Petals were here. Who knows what might have happened?”

“Could there be something special about the boy? Could he even be responsible in some way. Perish the thought. I am not aware of any such connection. Why would you think that So you know something about him that I don’t? What is it you suspect?” His tone is not confrontational. He seems to trust the Petals and is very interested in what they know.

As Ayotnom suggests pursuing the beast, he mentions a device aboard the ship. Froylot asks, ”What is this device? How can you track a dragon? Come back inside, I have some maps that may help. Let’s see what we can do.”

As you go in, Froylot says, ”You know, the likelihood the boy survived is slim to none. But regardless there is always hope. And certainly the beast poses a threat.”

Froylot will pull out some maps, looking for nearby islands or such that might harbor such a beast. [b]”Let’s see, let’s see, where could this creature flee to. It could be a ruse and it maybe up or down the coast. If it’s out to sea, there are a few places perhaps. Hard to know how far it intends to go. There are some places though that seem more likely.”

He points to a few islands, and though he has some charts you're not sure you can best translate these maps into coordinates. How do you proceed?

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Here is the description of Garmin:

Garmin: This is a brass device composed of gears and dials, and it topped with a directional arrow. The device detects as magic (Divination school.) To use the device, the user must first have correct navigational coordinates. Once those coordinates are entered into the device's dials, the device may be activated by the command phrase, "Garmin, show me the way," spoken in any language. This will cause the device to spring to life, and it will continuously point to the programmed location. It will not avoid obstacles, but the directional arrow will always adjust to pointing directly to the programmed destination. The user will know they have reached the intended destination when the arrow swings around indicating they have passed it.

Skills that may be used to determine the correct coordinates include Knowledge: Geography, Knowledge: History, Survival, Profession: Sailor. The check cannot be made using Take 10 or 20.

Navigation DCs:
- Location is very familiar or can currently be seen - DC 5
- Location is commonly known - DC 10
- Location studied carefully or well documented (documents available) - DC 15
- Location has been seen casually - DC 25
- Location was viewed once - DC 30
- Location based on rumor or innuendo - DC 40

Check Bonuses:
- 1-4 hours of study in a library or similar +10
- Consultation with a sage +10
- Consultation with sailors familiar with the area +10
- Use of maps of the area +15
- Use of masterwork tools +2 per applicable tool (sextant, compass, map measuring devices, etc.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Monday November 7th, 2022 8:47:58 PM
"You know, now that I think about it, we found only adult remains in the two homesteads, and no signs of the children. I suppose that it is possible that they were all eaten in one pop, but the abduction of Haltavar makes me wonder whether the dragon is stealing the children for some other malign purpose. If so, then we have the chance to save them after all! Let us redouble our efforts to use the tools available to determine where the dragon is most likely to have gone, and then navigate there as best we can. As Elyas said, the Rose should arrive here soon, and we can study these charts and consult with the sage Magistrate in the meantime. We have these maps, a sage, sailors familiar with the area, I can sing an inspiring song, or one of the divine folks can gain us divine guidance. Are there any other documents in the village that we could study in addition to these fine maps and chart? And do any local sailors have fine navigating tools that we could borrow to aid in this quest?"

(OOC: Guidance and Inspire Confidence don't stack, as they are both competence bonuses. When the time comes, Rolth can automatically succeed on a check to Aid Another, but he almost certainly does not have the skill roll for those listed.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday November 7th, 2022 10:01:01 PM
Kiwina has Knowledge: Geography at +9, Survival at +21, and Profession: Sailor at +17, plus a luckstone and a competence bonus. Is one skill able to aid another? I think between us the PCs can boost each other pretty well. If Froylot's maps are worth +15, then the question becomes which island to try first.
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"If you think that the dragon may be going after children, and targeting farms with children, perhaps the children can be hidden somewhere safe. Are there any caves in the area, to narrow for a huge creature? Doesn't seem like that would make the parents any safer, though."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Monday November 7th, 2022 11:05:03 PM
Tsak thinks the child snatching theory is certainly possible, but its also important to keep an open mind this early in the game. He doesn't want to miss something vital because he's already made up his mind. The chest with the gold coins doesn't really fit into the child stealing picture, for example.

He spends as much time as possible poring over the various maps to understand the geography.
Where's the nearest dock or bay, that's where we'll likely find Ramsay and The Rose?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 12:20:32 AM
(OOC: Ayotnom has +9 in history and geography + whatever the luckstone adds)

Ayotnom says, "Do you think the fact that Grovas may be child themselves may be taking children to be "friends" with perhaps?"

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|20/15/10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3) d20+7=14 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+16=22 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 8:33:12 AM
Mak squinted in the distance as he tried to see if he'd hit the dragon or that the thing had changed course once out at sea.

"Didn't that thing on the ship stop working?" Mak asked when the subject arose while they were going over the maps of the region.

OOC: Aid Another Rolls
KS: Geography +7, Roll 14
Survival +6, 7
PS: Sailor +5, 18

Perception +16, Roll 22

I don't see how we'd be able to check anything other than this as we've no idea where the dragon is and this thing points to locations, not things or creatures.

Location based on rumor or innuendo - DC 40
As a DM I've allowed synergies between skills when appropriate, but we don't have a table rule from Mark on that. PS: Sailor complementing KS: Geography at sea perhaps?

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Many Shot| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-100 Feet |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 11:47:49 AM
"Dragons are no mindless beasts. Ayotnom's theory could be as correct as any, maybe the dragon is creating orphans to fill his idea of an orphanage or maybe he is taking hostages. There is only one way to find out."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20=4 ; d20+3=21 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 12:38:57 PM
(Survival: 21)
"I don't know that Germain... Garmmond.. Gamora thing is pretty cool. I don't have much skill in this but whatever I can do to help. I have some survival skills. I will check out the library or a local WLA chapter (+10). Anyone want to join?"
"All I know is if this kid is going to survive we need to move fast. Is it 48 hours or less or is that some other thing? Serious question, do you think that dragon has an interest in eating the boy? I am thinking no, its a kidnapping.. just my opinion."

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+17=28 ; d20+14=24 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 12:51:43 PM
Elyas will spend some time studying the maps.
"is there anyone in the village that is familiar with these islands that we could talk to to help pinpoint where the dragon is?

Elyas will study the maps and compare them to conversations with sailors who know the area to try to get an idea of where to start the search.

using maps of the area for a +15, plus a perception sailor
(ignore the first roll, clicked the wrong bonus)
roll = 24, plus the bonus for studying the maps = 39

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 6:56:52 PM
Since we seem to be making the effort now, Rolth will sing to inspire Elyas (+1), in addition to asking for help from local sailors (if they know more than Kiwina and Rolth do, both having sailed around the island in the past.) The Magistrate also seems to be a bit of a sage to be consulted as well.

DM Mark - "Didn't that thing on the ship stop working?"
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 8:41:10 PM
Rolth worries that this dragon may be collecting children. He thinks time may be of the essence.
Kiwina suggests perhaps hiding the children in the area.
Tsak ponders the dragon’s motivation.
Ayotnom wonders if the dragon may himself be a child and is abducting children as possible friends.
Mak’s eyes follow the fleeing dragon for a while, trying to note it’s course. He wonders if that navigational device stopped working.
Falco adds that perhaps the beast collects children for some benign or nefarious purpose.
Wil thinks that Godzilla device is great if it can lead the Petals to the children. He thinks if the dragon wanted to eat the boy, he would have done so.
Elyas asks of anyone in the village might be familiar with the island the Petals seek.

To be sure, the navigational device, christened Garmin by the Petals, was a magic item created and used by Ardian, and he was able to use it unerringly. Without him, it is still magical and with the right navigational inputs it is still very useful as a directional aid as it always points toward its programmed target. Once properly set, it makes directional travel much easier.

The Petals work together to determine where to go. Froylot is indeed a sage. Regarding familiarity, he says that he fished these waters with his father as a child. He offers to accompany you on your ship if you think he can help. There is a library of sorts here, and while most things are written in Tauric there are several that can handle this.

Froylot will tell you that he can ask someone he knows that lives near the coast to accompany them. This gives you +10 for a sage, and +10 for a sailor familiar with the area. Froylot’s knowledge will put your DC at 35 (he was a child when he visited this island after all - if it even is the right place.) You have navigational instruments on your ship for another +4.

Froylot grabs a pack he seemed to have ready and asks for help bringing the strange sort of mailbox he used before. Just in case, he will say.

You feared you might move a bit slower with Froylot in tow, but the old taur is surprisingly spry. In about an hour, you make the coast. You see the Rose anchored off shore. Magistrate Froylot takes charge as you reach a small village, and the locals seem quick to obey his orders. Various fishing boats soon shuttle you to the Rose. Pay them if you wish, but none seem to wait for it. Froylot brings along a local fisherman named Drrougl - he’s a gruff sort, but seems to know these waters well. Strangely, these fishermen are not as worried about the mention of a dragon.

Certainly, there is plenty of equipment here if you need anything as you head out - mostly fishing related.

Now you are aboard, looking at your strange device. Froylot is quite taken with the device and asks how it works.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+10=23 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 9:04:26 PM
Rolth suggests that Kiwina be the one to activate the Garmin, given his very skilled background as our Captain. With added advantage of a sage, sailor, and instruments, he is sure to steer us right! It doesn't hurt to be sure, so he will suggest that one of the priests offer a guidance spell, why he himself will use his own skill to aid Captain Kiwina. Perhaps others could do the same. He will defer to Elyas or others to explain the Garmin, as they are more astute regarding matters arcane.

(Survival 23, success to aid Kiwina)

(OOC: Kiwina ought to be able to auto-succeed on the survival check, if I am understanding the DM post correctly.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 10:57:29 PM
While Rolth, Kiwina and Froylot huddle around the Garmin Tsak gathers Ramsay and the rest of the crew to bring them up to speed on whats going on. He doesn't shy away from the truth of a multi-colored dragon that has killed at least half a dozen people, but focusses on the fact that at least one and maybe more children have been captured and may still be alive.
Tsak also finds out who was on watch at the approximate time the dragon flew off and questions them as to whether they saw anything of the beast from the crow's nest.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+10=11 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 12:45:23 AM
(11 vs DC 15) to aid another = fail

Ayotnom tries to use his knowledge of Geography to aid Rolth but fails.

As for the fishing related supplies Ayotnom inquires if there perhaps a ballista or crossbow capable of launching a spear with a rope attached on it available? Perhaps a weapon like that could be useful against the dragon

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|20/15/10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=28 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 8:07:26 AM
Mak supervised getting Elmer aboard the Rose and once the horse was in the hold he spent some time getting the beast of burden comfortable with food and water. Once the animal was taken care of Mak arrived on Deck to the fresh air as it blew across the bow.

"Do we have a course yet?" Mak asked as he patrolled the deck and prepared to climb the mast and into the crow's nest. Day shift was his and with his bow he'd get first shot at anything approaching them long before they were close enough to threaten the ship.

OOC:
Perception +16, Roll 28

I'd like to remind everyone that Elyas check was 39, with one person helping him he easily made the DC 40 Check by himself.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:43:06 AM
Falco does what he can to get the ship ready to cast off, he can help with the setting as well as he feels he is becoming quite a sailor.
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:49:10 AM
Since Elyas is almost finished with the contraption, Kiwina helps him (auto success on aid another).

Kiwina is more worried about the Rose being easily noticed and attacked by the dragon as they approach. He also wants to hear the answer to Tsak's question whether anyone saw the dragon fly over and which way it was headed.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 1:21:16 PM
Elyas studied the Garmin as much as he was able to when it was used previously, and he puts that knowledge to the test here. Using the info from the maps, Froylot, the navigation tools, and aid from the other Petals, Elyas slowly and carefully uses the device to input some coordinates.

"Well, I imagine we'll find out real quick whether this worked or not. Either there will be a dragon's lair, or open water when we get there... Ready when you are Captain!

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 4:07:50 PM
Wil's attempt and trying to be different is slowly or quickly slipping from him as he walks around the ship casually attempting to interest anyone in a game of Heads or Tails with a coin he holds in his pocket. His ability to contain the voices is still better but there are cracks and moments where he has errant conversations.

DM Mark - "Didn't that thing on the ship stop working?" d4=4 ; d20=20 ; d20=13 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 8:36:19 PM
Rolth suggests that Kiwina be the one to activate Garmin. He does what he can to aid Kiwina.
Tsak tells the crew of the Rose what’s going on and that they need to face down a dragon to save some children.
Mak sees to getting his horse secured aboard the Rose. He asks what course will be set.
Falco scurries about helping to get the ship ready. While the crew already has this in hand, Falco finds his sailing skill exceeds many of the crew and his suggestions and actions get an impressed look of approval from Ramsey.
Kiwina gives input to Elyas, looking to the mage to handle the navigation instrument.
Elyas
Wil wanders the deck trying to interest anyone on a coin flipping contest. One sailor is interested, and when Wil wins the flip (50-50 chance and rolled a 4 for you) the sailor congratulates the cleric.
Ayotnom asks if the fishing village has a some sort of ballista or crossbow that could be used to launch a spear with a rope attacked. In response to the Ayotnom’s question, the fishermen laugh. ”By Domi’s tail, what sorta things you think we go fishin for?” He does not see any such weapons about.

Froylot and Drrougl give their input, Rolth and Kiwina help, and Elyas uses the navigation instruments at hand tries to help set the device. It turns out that Elyas is actually a rather skilled sailor himself. Garmin whirrs to life as it did before and an arrow points out to sea.

Ramsey reports to Captain Kiwinna that the ship is ready to sail. At Kiwina’s direction, the sails are set. As the wind fills the sails, the ropes and the mast creek and the ship is soon underway. The ship courses through the water. The skies are a bit overcast so the salt breeze is bracing as you go. Mak climbs to the crows nest.

The crew keep nervously looking up, but Ramsey barks enough orders to keep them distracted. Sort of. They’re nervous. Froylot and Drrougl however look quite excited to be on the ship.

Soon, the sun is beginning to set as an island comes into sight. Mak calls this out to those on deck. Elyas notices that Garmin’s arrow remains trained on this island, and a slight tack to the right shows the arrow shift, confirming their destination.

The island is small yet densely forested. There is nothing spectacular about the island. In fact, it is the kind of island you can sail past everyday for a year, and still have no desire to investigate it, yet it is clear that is where Garmin is leading. There is a beach area between some larger rocks that might be a good landing point for a smaller boat, though you don’t see any ships or dwellings.

The crew is tense. It will be dark in about an hour or so. Ramsey begins lighting lanterns on the Rose.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:16:05 PM
"Do you want to land now, when it's going to be dark soon?" Kiwina himself is in favor of landing now. With lights lit, the Rose will be a beacon to anything on the island. Kiwina thinks the Petals should land and the Rose should head out to sea for an hour or two to minimize the likelihood of the dragon seeing them. Either that, or they should all go and return in the morning.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:27:13 PM
"Hold on a minute there with the lanterns, Ramsey. We might want to avoid attracting the dragon's eye with lights in the dark. Let's discuss the plan before lighting them up. Mak had a good idea to use the folding boat to approach the island. That would help the Rose and her brave but precious crew stay safe while we go ashore. Some of us, myself included, can also swim to shore separately, to minimize the possibility of an ambush snaring us all. What other plans or preparations should we make, in case this leads to battle with the dragon? We know that it has elemental breath weapons of several sorts, and can fly. Do folks have spells prepared that can help deal with that? Not that we should necessarily go straight to fighting when talking might be of use, but probably best to plan ahead." Rolth is in favor of going now, given that the dragon has at least one taur child in its grasp.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Thursday November 10th, 2022 12:04:51 AM
I think some quick but quiet reconaissance is in order. We don't want to imperil the Rose and her crew, and we also think the dragon may have hostages. At this stage we need to know a lot more about what we're dealing with before we talk, fight or anything in between.

Tsak isn't averse to swimming in if not everyone fits in the folding boat.

Maybe the first party ashore should be those that can see in the dark. I really don't want to tip our hand to a dragon on it's home turf.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday November 10th, 2022 12:53:58 AM
Ayotnom says, "While I am perceptive, I cannot see in the dark so I do not think I should be part of this advanced recon unit."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|21/16/11/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3)
Thursday November 10th, 2022 8:32:05 AM
"I have a potion to help me see in the dark, but it's of limited duration." Mak added. "But if we delay in allowing the Rose and Crew to depart, the rising sun may be just as illuminating as a few lanterns in the dark. We should go ashore and let the Rose put some distance between it and this island. If we need them to return I believe Kiwina has a spell, or Elyas can teleport out to deliver the message. We also have Captain Kiwina's compass and the folding boat so we should be able to find the Rose where ever she may be anchored."

"My vote would be to go ashore now and set up a dark camp on the beach and then let some of our more stealthy members venture further inland. Perhaps with the aid of that marvelous flying spell Ayotnom used before. If only I had an invisibility potion that would aid our flying scout even more. Certainly our captives will need fire for warmth, so a high enough vantage point might give us the answer we need in finding the hostages without having to split up or expose ourselves to danger."

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-30 Feet |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Thursday November 10th, 2022 9:48:04 AM
"I can help with scouting. I can see well enough at night and am rather sneaky. It still seems best if we all go ashore and those of that can scout then do so. No need to find ourselves too split apart."

"I can make two people protected from energy and two resistant though you will have to pick what type you want to to be prepared for and who. Each of these will last about a hour and a half so I can cast them once we have scouted and have a plan."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21)
Thursday November 10th, 2022 2:27:23 PM
"I agree we should approach in the darkness, but I will be honest with you I'm a little nervous to fight a dragon. I have not seen a dragon up close, let alone fight one. No idea where to start with strategy. Maybe some shields would help. I can try to add some shield spells, any idea on good ones I can set up in the morning?"
"Additionally, my knees do not seem to agree with me and they do not want me to move forward. Maybe.. anyone have a drink?"

DM Mark - The Island
Thursday November 10th, 2022 8:50:20 PM
Kiwina asks if the Petals want to make for shore now as it is getting dark?
Rolth advises Ramsey to hold off on the lights to make sure the Rose will be less of a target in the dark. He advises going ashore now and using the Folding Boat to keep the Rose and her crew and guests safe.
Tsak advises a stealthy approach to gather information first, perhaps landing those that can see in the dark first.
Ayotnom says he cannot see in the dark and should not be part of the initial group.
Mak suggests that everyone go ashore now and set up camp, and let the Rose pull back to safety. Then those that can see in the dark can do some reconnaissance.
Falco offers to scout, though he agrees that all should go ashore together.
Wil is all for going now, and he asks what spells to prepare.

Ramsey is quick to douse any lanterns than have been lit. He keeps his voice low as he gives orders. Froylot and his friend wish the Petals well. Froylot thanks them for allowing him to come this far, and it has been some time since he’s been out to sea, let alone seeking adventure!

The Folding Boat is brought out, and there are two forms it can take - the Petals opt for the larger version that can hold up to 15 people and has oars to use. Soon, they are all aboard, and they make their way ashore in the early dark of the evening. In the waning twilight, they can just make out the beach well enough to reach the island. They fold up the boat.

As you look around, those that can see in the dark may notice the following: Perception DC 23:Highlight to display spoiler: {This area may have been a small enclave of some sort once, maybe fishermen. You limited evidence of where structures stood some time ago, long since weathered and rotted away.}

Close to the beach area, a dark, dense forest looms before you. Those that can see in the dark notice a path of sorts, but it is overgrown and you know unless you have the woodland stride or some such ability, travel speed will be cut in half due to the difficult terrain. The path is not much better than an animal trail, and it obviously doesn’t get much traffic.

The waves lap gently at the shore and the nearby rocks. A cool breeze blows off the island and you can smell the earthy forest. It’s otherwise very quiet, except for some bird calls and an occasional animal cry.

It’s kinda nice here. Except for the fact that there may be a homicidal dragon nearby.

Remember, the spells you currently have are those you would have prepared before your voyage, as you have not had time to recharge your spells since then.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=32 ;
Thursday November 10th, 2022 11:03:30 PM
(Perception vs spoiler =32 pass)

Good spot to land, there used to be some fishermen here, though not recently. There were a few huts. I'll look for a well or other water source. Those who can see should fan out. We may be able to make a lean-to for short term shelter.

Tsak has a good look around for fresh water and also for any caves in the vicinity along the beach. He also ventures a couple of hundred feet up all the tracks to see where they lead.

(OOC Tsak has 'woodland stride' and 'favored terrain- forest' so he moves around pretty easily and doesn't leave any trace or tracks.)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Friday November 11th, 2022 1:39:53 AM
Ayotnom casts the Message spell twice so that he can communicate with all the petals via whisper from a distance.

He whispers to Rolth, "Is there any evidence of those elemental scorch marks we saw previously?"

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly - cast, Haste, Heroism
* - has bonded rapier meaning can recast one of the spells he previiously cast 1 x per day

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+18=20 ;
Friday November 11th, 2022 7:46:08 AM
AS we approach and land on the island, Rolth looks for signs of habitation (e.g., smoke rising, startled flocks of birds) and prominent geographical features (e.g., hills, mountains, deep inlets) that might provide a lair for a dragon.

He tries to recall how large the dragon seems compared to the young taur it was carrying off, which might also suggest where we should look for it. (I think Kiwina looked in the moment, but don't recall an answer).

Rolth also tries to recall the size of the four kinds of scorch marks that we saw on two occasions, to give some idea of how wide our battle formation might need to be to avoid all getting caught in one blast.

Turning to Elyas, he asks, "My learned friend, what do you know of the abilities and weaknesses of dragons?"

Once on shore and the advance scouts have taken a look up the trails, Rolth suggests in a messaged whisper, "Let us fold up the boat, move a short distance into the cover of the vegetation, erase our tracks on the beach, and make a cold camp for the night. We will be much more effective when we can all see to move and fight safely."

Rolth will follow Ayotnom's whispered advice and look for more clues here in our immediate area, casting Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) first to boost his abilities.

Perception = 20 (low light vision)

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+16=34 ;
Friday November 11th, 2022 9:09:45 AM
At Rolth's question, elyas pauses to think about what he knows about dragons. This particular dragon is fairly unique as a rainbow dragon, but perhaps Elyas has studied such an oddity before, or gotten more information from Froylot.

Knowledge Arcana = 34.

We should not spread out too far. No single one of us will stand much chance against an angry dragon...

Elyas then casts Darkvision on himself to help with the scouting efforts, but sticks within visual range of at least one other petal at all times. He is nervous but confident that he can jump out of trouble if needed.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 1/2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 0/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor
Darkvision (11 hours)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=18 ;
Friday November 11th, 2022 10:28:11 AM
{perception: 18 - low light vision}

Falco can see well enough at night but doesn't notice much of intrest, he is distracted watching the sky for signs of the dragon approaching. he agrees that moving in and setting camp is the way to go, no need to give the dragon an advantage. He sends a message back. "Maybe it will fly off in the morning to cause further issue and we came spot where it came from."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+23=28 ;
Friday November 11th, 2022 12:33:21 PM
While they are still in the boat approaching the water's edge, Kiwina asks the spirits for advice on what to do next. (Augury effect below -- Kiwina wants to know what will happen if they set out to explore in the dark, weal or woe. He is a 3rd level caster (73% chance of success).)

Hearing the advice of his friends, once they are ashore, Kiwina sets about covering their tracks. (survival = 28, or 31 if tracking bonuses help here)

Kiwina thinks about the spells he already has prepared. This dragon is unlikely to be hurt by many.

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Augury effect: The spirit ranger forms a bond with the spirits of nature themselves. Each day, as long as he is within one of his favored terrains, the ranger can cast augury as a spell-like ability with a caster level equal to his ranger level. Typically, the augury-like ability (and later, divination-like) will work by Kiwina remembering dreams from the night before and figuring out what warnings the guardian spirits had given in those dreams. If the DM wants to throw in a warning from an animal instead, the results of the ability will still be like the spell.
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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Speak with Animals (used)
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Produce Flame, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Hold Animal, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=28 ;
Friday November 11th, 2022 1:47:59 PM
Wil follows the others in the dark. "Are we trying some dark operation here? If not, I would prefer to cast Light?" he asks. "My eyesight is really good but I can't see well in the dark."
He casts Light, if the others agree.
He tries to follow from the back of the formation holding onto whatever he can to not get lost.

(Perception: 28)
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Holy smite, Summon Monster IV - D: Confusion

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Friday November 11th, 2022 3:17:32 PM
"Wil, how about just sit tight in camp while others scout a short distance. We're not all moving forward, so it's probably best to save the light for if something bad happens here. No need to attract the eye of the dragon. We can all move out together at first light."

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|21/16/11/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=22 ;
Friday November 11th, 2022 3:51:56 PM
The light or lack of was Mak's bane as he stood and looked at the shadowy images of the other petals mill about the area. In his off hand he clutched a potion of Darkvision so that it would be ready as needed. Otherwise he stood as close to a tree trunk as he could and still get a decent view of the twilight sky.

OOC:
Perception +16, Roll 22
Readied Action, Drink potion of Darkvision.

DM Mark - "Are we trying some dark operation here?" d20=14 ; d20=19 ;
Friday November 11th, 2022 8:02:00 PM
Ayotnom casts Message on his friends to facilitate communication.
Tsak notices the evidence of prior habitation in this area some time ago. He looks around for a freshwater supply nearby, and checks the trails here.
Rolth looks at the island as the Petals approach in the waning twilight. He can tell the island rises quite a bit in the middle.. He would judge the dragon to have been huge in size, and he asks Elyas about dragons. He suggests a camp in the dark vegetation and a wait until morning.
Elyas knows something about dragons in general, but not this one in particular. He casts Darkvision on himself.
Falco agrees with moving out of the open, though he hopes he can
Kiwina calls on his ancestral spirits asking what will happen if the Petals set out to explore in the dark. He get no response, suggesting either there is no good or bad effect to this or that the spell failed. (I rolled for that elsewhere.)
Wil wants to light to aid him, but Rolth asks him not to as Tsak scouts ahead.
Mak does not care much for the dark and does his best to not get hurt as he watches the darkened sky.

(A note about the Message spell. I don’t want to nerf this, however this cantrip does have some limitations. Recipients can only speak to Ayotnom in response to messages he whispers to them. There is a limit on the range, but it’s pretty big. And there is a duration limitation, so you will need a direct line of effect each time Ahyotnom recasts this spell. However, once cast, the message spell will work around barriers.)

There are still clouds in the dark sky, but a full moon provides a bit of light for those low-light vision to get around in the open without banging into stuff or tripping. Even humans do alright in this if they move slowly. The dark forest ahead is another matter - there is no light penetration in there. This is not an impediment for Tsak, as he can see in the dark.

Tsak He looks around for a freshwater supply nearby, but only sees the remnant of a small creek that mostly seeps through the sandy/rock soil here. He sees a few small game trails, but his trained eye notes a more substantial trail. Though now overgrown, he thinks this might have likely been a trail used by inhabitants here. His skills let him move with ease through the vegetation, but he knows others will need to hack/push their way through and will move at about half speed. He ventures about 100’ in before returning, and he can see this path continues on.

Elyas knows that dragons can see in the dark. They are tough, hard to hit, and can deal out a lot of damage. They have a breath weapon that usually deals some sort of energy damage, and typically have some resistance to that energy type and to magic. Many dragons are able to cast spells. Dragons tend to hoard treasure in their lair, and have very good senses within that lair. Some can assume humanoid form. They are smart, arrogant and greedy. They can also be kind, beneficent and protectors of what they see at the lesser races.

At Rolth’s suggestion, you move into the dense vegetation to find a place to sleep unseen. I assume you all have some sort of bedroll as you prepare to rest. I’ll assume a watch based on character posting order, so a short watch for each person.

Sleeping in this area is much less comfortable than on the open beach, and those that do not have darkvision will need help or some sort of light source as they make camp. Make a DC 10 Fortitude save to be able to sleep in here due to the bugs and branches you contend with. If you have the endurance feat, you can ignore this. If you fail this save, you are unable to recover/change spells and you will have the fatigued condition (though you would retain any uncast spells from the day before.) If you decide to move back to the open beach, you lost 4 hours of rest and will need to rest most of the morning to avoid fatigue and recover spells.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|21/16/11/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3) d20+11=29 ;
Friday November 11th, 2022 8:10:39 PM
Mak was a soldier and had to sleep in worse places. He just arranged his bedroll and tucked in to avoid the bugs. During his watch he kept the potion handy in case of trouble.

OOC:
Fort +11, Roll 29

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+16=36 ;
Saturday November 12th, 2022 10:33:49 AM
Rolth, despite his recent pretensions to civilization, is quite at home sleeping in the outdoors, and dozes off until his watch turn (Endurance feat). When on watch, he will keep alert for danger in all dimensions, including above.

(Perception = 36 while on watch)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+9=13 ;
Saturday November 12th, 2022 12:48:36 PM
Wil rolls out his own bedroll, falls asleep quickly as is rested for guard duty. He lays thinking about the dragon, anxiety laden. It flies, sees in the dark can blow fire, electric and other things. How are we going to defeat it? What? If it’s only working for someone? Maybe we will not have to fight it… but I’ve been told the shadows have been prepared to defend us. So there is that.” Wil sits up and the amulet around his neck glows in the darkness.

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=24 ;
Saturday November 12th, 2022 7:35:05 PM
Kiwina has no trouble sleeping (endurance feat).

During his watch, he spends more time worrying about the spells he should take to fight this dragon than he should (perception = 24).

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+9=13 ;
Saturday November 12th, 2022 9:09:20 PM
Wil rolls out his own bedroll, falls asleep quickly as is rested for guard duty. He lays thinking about the dragon, anxiety laden. It flies, sees in the dark can blow fire, electric and other things. How are we going to defeat it? What? If it’s only working for someone? Maybe we will not have to fight it… but I’ve been told the shadows have been prepared to defend us. So there is that.” Wil sits up and the amulet around his neck glows in the darkness.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+12=30 ;
Sunday November 13th, 2022 7:22:45 PM
Fort Save: 30

Ayotnom being a minotaur trained to be both a fighter and a duelist is no stranger to hardship and has no trouble falling asleep in the grass. As for how he gets around camp in the dark, he knows the light cantrip and will use it sparingly so as not to give away their position. Also Ayotnom now has a name for his rapier. His rapier's name is Revlis Kciuq.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status:
Sunday November 13th, 2022 10:54:44 PM
Tsak has a taste of the creek water to see if it's fit for consumption. It seems fine so he digs a small depression closeish to camp that he can use to refil canteens as required. Making his way thru the plant life wasn't too hard, but it has taken it out of him so he sleeps well (Endurance) and takes a later watch than normal.
Whilst not in a hurry to face a dragon, Tsak is aware that this island was a bit of a guess and the dragon could be somewhere else entirely. He thinks they should keep moving in case they guessed wrong. The animal trail is the best track they have off the beach. Potentially he and Kiwina should follow it for a ways, they could do so quite a bit quicker than the party as a whole, and see where it leads them. Perhaps the rest could make their way along the beach to see what's what?
He reports his findings and thoughts to the Petals the next morning over a cold breakfast of cured meat and oat biscuits.
Tsak is quite impressed with Ayotmon's ability to come up with difficult words. He can't quite get his tongue around the rapier's name and decides he's going to call it 'radar' for short.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+10=25 ;
Monday November 14th, 2022 9:30:08 AM
{Fort: 25}

Falco, given his size and light weight., has little trouble finding a small spot in which to sleep fairly well. He reminds the group that before they drink any water they collect they should let him purify it for them.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+7=12 ;
Monday November 14th, 2022 2:17:05 PM
Elyas finds a spot to rest and goes to sleep without trouble. It has been a long day and he needs his sleep to recover spells.

Fort = 12

DM Mark - Halt. Who Goes There? d20=3 ;
Monday November 14th, 2022 8:08:35 PM
Ayotnom uses a Light spell sparingly, cautious in where and how he displays it so as not to draw attention in the dark.
Tsak digs into the shallow creekbed to get enough water for the party to use.
Falco will cast Purify Food and Drink to make sure this water is safe to drink.
Everyone else beds down in the dense vegetation. The Petals prove adept at sleeping in an uncomfortable environment.

As you wake, the day dawns bright, clear and brisk. Nothing bothered you during the night. Spellcasters memorize and pray for spells. There is a trail leading from your beach area into the interior of the island, rising a bit as it goes. You can tell this was once a broad path, but has become overgrown over the last several years, and is now little more than a game trail. There are occasional side game trails, but these would be more difficult to follow.

Tsak has little trouble navigating this trail, moving with ease through the vegetation. The going is rough for anyone without the Woodland Stride ability, so for others, the area is difficult terrain, and you will travel pushing and hacking your way through.

After about an hour of hacking your way through the brush, you come across a clearing. About 60’ away is a big cave-like hole leading into a rocky outcropping. A couple of hunched figures are near this, sitting at a barrel top, playing some game of dice. They are drinking from tankards, and there is a small cask nearby.

As you emerge from the vegetation, they notice you. They are winged, bipedal creatures with scaly skin, reminiscent of kobolds in shape, but medium sized.

One wipes his mouth with the back of his arm as he barks at you in common, ”HEY! Hey, who are you? What’s your business here? We weren’t told you were coming.”

They assume an intimidating posture, but do not attack.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=27 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=26 ;
Monday November 14th, 2022 8:23:58 PM
Ayotnom, knowing that they may be in for a pitched elemental battle prepares resist energy and extended resist energy.

When they reach the medium scaly beings he remains quiet as he isn't the most diplomatic of the petals.

Though he observes the creatures and thinks on what he may know of them or the area.

(Perception: 27)
(Know[Arcana]: 23 )
(Know[Local]: 22 )
(Know[Nature]: 20 )
(Know[History]: 29 )
(Know[Geography]: 26)

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Fly, Extended Resist Energy, Extended Resist Energy

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+19=33 ;
Monday November 14th, 2022 8:56:08 PM
Rolth will stand forth calmly and confidently, but unthreateningly, "I'm quite sorry for the miscommunication, I assure you that I am equally discomfited by the lack of proper notification of our arrival. We have brought new insights for the boss, related to his endeavors on the nearby islands. I am quite sure it will be of great impact for him, and no doubt you will receive your just rewards if you conduct us to his presence straight away." He jingles his secondary purse and waggles his eye manes suggestively.

Bluff = 33

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+15=26 ;
Monday November 14th, 2022 9:41:19 PM
(Aid to Rolth’s Bluff: 26)
Wil joins Rolth and tries to add to the legitimacy of the bluff but says nothing.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Channel 4d6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+21=33 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 2:08:42 AM
(Intimidation=33)

Tsak spreads a little but stays in the front line, trying to get close enough to move and strike in one go and looking like he owns the island. He gives the pair a mean stare (intimidation) with one hand on his sword but stays quiet, content to let Rolth do the talking.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+15=26 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 7:02:12 AM
(Aid to Rolth’s Bluff: 26)
Wil joins Rolth and tries to add to the legitimacy of the bluff but says nothing.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Channel 4d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 9:41:59 AM
Falco keeps to the back as they emerge into the clearing, trying to keep his small self mostly hidden behind his larger companions.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+5=10 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 9:46:37 AM
"Gaming and drinking?" Kiwina takes in the scene, "I don't think the miscommunication was our fault."

(bluff to aid Rolth: 10)

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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|21/16/11/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3)
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 12:26:35 PM
Mak spent the journey here ducking, ofttimes unsuccessfully, branches snapping back behind Tsak stumbling over roots hidden beneath the leaves, and stepping over small bushes, briars, and sticks. He as concentrating on keeping up and naturally bumped into the larger man when he stopped.

Though he was hardly as large as Tsak his place standing behind the large man was barely visible to the two guards they discovered. Still, he held his bow loosely and prepared for the worst as he kept his mouth shut and listened.

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+16=20 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 2:27:51 PM
Elyas prepares his spells, hoping that he is prepared for a dragon fight.

Once the group finds the winged creatures, elya shangs back and watches the creatures, waiting to see their response to the bluff. He tries to think what these beings might be, but comes up short
Know Arcana = 20

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+15=26 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 5:38:49 PM
(Aid to Rolth’s Bluff: 26)
Wil joins Rolth and tries to add to the legitimacy of the bluff but says nothing.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Channel 4d6

DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+21=38 ; d20+19=29 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 8:45:29 PM
Ayotnom looks at these guys. Highlight to display spoiler: {He’s pretty sure these are creatures called wyvarans. They are kind of a kobold-dragon hybrid. He’d guess they have darkvision and can fly. Looks like they could attack with that tail as well. They tend to be territorial and loyal.}
Rolth tries to bluff them, telling them he’s here to see “the boss”, and suggesting there may be payment involved.
Wil and Kiwina chime in on the ruse to assist Rolth.
Tsak moves up 30’ to be close enough to try to intimidate one of these creatures.
Falco tries to remain hidden behind the others.
Mak stands behind Tsak and draws his bow.
Elyas also tries to stand back a bit. He looks at the creatures. Highlight to display spoiler: {He’s heard of these creatures before. They’re called wyvarans. They are kind like a kobold, but bigger with wings.}

The creatures regard Rolth. One replies, "Yer here to see the boss, eh. Tell me, which boss is that? Who are you here to see and who sent you? We’d a’ been told if we were to let anyone through to see them. Why don't hyou throw down them weapons right there - we'll keep 'em safe for you.” They don’t reach for their weapons just yet though. Or maybe they just don’t want to spill their beer, which they seem to like more than you. Or maybe they’re proficient with tankards. They also each have couple axes and a flail.

Then Tsak steps forward, trying to cow one of them. (Intimidation is good against a single opponent.) One of them takes a step back, finding Tsak a bit intimidating. For a moment. The other says, ”Hey, watch your attitude there orc boy or we’ll shut you down.” Then they both try to intimidate Tsak. (One rolls a 38 against Tsak, and the intimidated one rolls less which doesn’t matter since these don’t stack. DC against Tsak would be 10+11+1, so Tsak will be shaken for 4 rounds.)

So right now,
Tsak is 30’ away from them.
Ayotnom, Rolth, and Wil are 60’ away.
Falco, Mak and Elyas are 65’ away.

I guess I better work up a map, just in case.

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Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 8:59:09 PM
Ayotnom says, "My good Wyvarans, does the fearsome name of Grovas son of Vurm mean nothing to you?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 9:20:22 PM
Rolth casually moves 20 feet closer as he continues the conversation, "Grovas is the boss, of course. You'd have to be daft to suggest otherwise, and I promise not to tell him that you questioned that fact. But hey, let's talk about more important stuff, such as, "what's your favorite beer?" so we can bring a keg of it with us next time we return to report in to the boss. Looks like you have thirsty work guarding the lair and all!"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: shaken 4
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 10:04:27 PM
The two creatures don't wilt as Tsak expected they would. In fact they appear quite resolute. More than just kobolds then.
Tsak's move has left him feeling a little exposed, and a churning in his stomach lets him know his body and brain are on the same page. He takes a deep breath as he feels sweat run down his face, back and arms.
The hand on his sword hilt is now slick with sweat. He doesn't step back, but decides its best to let the others do the talking.

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=17 ;
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 8:46:34 AM
"How about we buy you a round at the nearest tavern? You both work really hard, I'm sure it's not appreciated enough. We just want to make our meeting with the boss... we don't want to be late."
(Perception: 17)
Wil searches for something to observe or use to help or possibly overwhelm the guards quickly and quietly. He also attempts to take a flanking position and hopes the others catch onto his plan.

Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|21/16/11/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3)
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 9:45:06 AM
Mak placed a hand on Tsak's shoulder. "Steady old man. They are just thugs." he finished as he stepped around the ranger and stood in front of him. He was still a ways back, but he was confident he'd be able to keep them off Tsak long enough for them to die.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-30 Feet |

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 10:53:27 AM
Kiwina maintains his position.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 11:34:05 AM
Still hanging back some Falco fasts Sheild of Faith on himself.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 3:07:25 PM
Elyas thinks these things are a creature very similar to kobolds but with wings. might mean they are not very tough one-on-one, but in groups they can be cunning and dangerous.

When they ask questions, elyas prepares to cast a spell, but Rolth has a quick tongue and might get them out of this

DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+26=44 ; d20+22=41 ; d8+10=13 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d20+22=33 ; d8+10=15 ; d8+10=12 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d4+1=4
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 4:52:31 PM
Ayotnom asks if the name Grovas son of Vurm means nothing to them?
Rolth moves up near Tsak. He answers that Grovas is the boss, and he offers to bring beer next time.
Tsak knows one of these creatures is as shaken as he is for now. Still, Tsak stands his ground out in front of everyone else. (I have assumed that Esmerelda was left on the ship.)
Wil also sympathizes with these guards offering to buy beer. He moves up a bit, though there’s nothing to flank just yet.
Mak encourages Tsak to hold steady. He moves up to stand and shield Mak from any attacks.
Falco can see where this is headed. He casts Shield of Faith on himself.
Kiwina holds his ground.
Elyas hopes he can rely on Rolth’s quick tongue, but he’s ready for a fight if needed.

The two Wyveran regard the Petals, though one of them is a bit shaken still.

One smiles as he says, ”Grovas? Yes, we know of Grovas. So he is the one you seek. But you won’t drop your weapons like I ordered. How about we take you to Grovas then - I think we’ll get rewarded no matter what condition you’re in. Puny humans. Grovas likes human a lot.”

Then throw their tankards aside and shout as they attack!

They fly to either side of Mak and land. One attacks Mak while the shaken one attacks Tsak.

Mak is hit for 13 damage. There is a flash of disruptive energy with the attack and Mak takes an additional 10 damage, while the Wyvaran takes 4.

The hit on Tsak from the shaken Wyvaran is a confirmed crit! He takes 27 points from the crit. There is a flash of disruptive energy with the attack and Tsak takes an additional 6 damage, while the shaken Wyvaran takes 3. Tsak needs to make a DC 23 Fortitude save or be Staggered for 4 rounds (limited to a single move action or standard action each round.)

Wyvaran 1 - 4 damage
Wyvaran 2 - 3 damage, shaken 2 rounds

Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening. I noted relative positions in the last post.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 25 d20+15=33 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=17 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=11 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=6 ;
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 7:49:51 PM
Rolth grimaces when the louts cast aside their tankards. "That's beer abuse, is what that is! And if you think I look like a human, you must be seriously in your cups, you puny kobold babies," he sneers. Angry over the waste of beer, he takes a five foot step forward to attack the nearest Wyvaran.

(Full attack, raging)

+1 Morning star to hit +15 = 33, damage 1d8+10 = 13
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +10 = 12, damage 1d8+10 = 11
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +12 = 13, damage 1d4+3 = 3 B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +12 = 28, damage 1d4+3 = 5 B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +12 = 32 (crit threat - 17 to confirm, damage 1d4+3 = 6 or doubled if crit B,P,S

Effect Tracking:
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 8:24:45 PM
Ayotnom casts extended mage armor since it appears to be on. He also advances 15 feet forward.

Spells Cast:

Extended Mage Armor: +4 AC - 12 hours

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=17 ; d10+5=7 ;
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 10:39:49 PM
Kiwina moves up to attack as his rod transforms into a greatclub. This leaves him time for a single attack.

Hits AC 17 for 7 damage

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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 59/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: shaken 3 d20+11=25 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+5=25 ; 2d4+3=8 ; 2d4+3=10 ; 2d4+3=10 ;
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 10:47:42 PM
(FortSave=25 Win!,Attack1=25, Dmg=8; Attack2=25, Dmg=10; Attack3=23, Dmg=10)

(OOC forgot to do -2 on 'to hit' due to shaken so I've dropped the attacks down 2 from the dice I rolled)

Tsak draws his sword (as a free action 'quick draw') and attacks the flying lizard that attacked him. The thing is strong and it's blows would have felled a younger less experienced Tsak, but he stays on his feet and gives something back.

Mak(JamesM)(66/87)|AC:39-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|16/-/-/-/-|(WN,FD,Fk,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2)) d20+16=33 ; d6+11=13 ; d20+16=32
Thursday November 17th, 2022 8:16:00 AM
The attack came fast and Mak despite his fleetness and agility couldn't avoid the attack. Fortunately his new armor resisted some of that brutal attack but with an opponent on either side of him he was exposed. Mak moved around behind the Wyvaran to his left as he drew his rapier and turned back to strike at the winged creature. Using Tsak's position to his advantage Mak lunged with the sword.

OOC:
Mak - Wyvaran(AD12), Roll 33(32 Confirms Crit). Damage 13hp (x2 26hp Crit)

Applied Mak's DR1 to both attacks, so he only took 21 HP.
Drawing his sword as a free action during his move. His AC while moving is 39 due to mobility.

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Fighting Defensively , Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Flanking, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Just a scratch | |

Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d8+8=14 ; d8+8=13 ;
Thursday November 17th, 2022 11:28:09 AM
Wil runs to the side of Tsak and casts Cure Moderate wounds(27 hp)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon: used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Channel 4d6

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+14=16 ; d6+1=4 ;
Thursday November 17th, 2022 12:14:30 PM
"Well that went as well as we could expect."

Falco speaks as he moves, knocking an arrow.

"I guess the dragon is not starting an orphanage."

His arrow fires but it is a bad shot. {Hit: 16 Dam: 4}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste
Thursday November 17th, 2022 12:49:09 PM
Yeah that figures... elyas comments as the creatures attack. it was worth a try but Elyas dind't think much would come of it.

As the creatures move up, elyas walks to the middle of the Petals and casts Haste on everyone
[ooc: you all know the drill by now! +1 to hit, +1 AC, extra attack, extra movement!]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)

On Allies
Haste (11 rounds)

DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+24=32 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+14=23 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=18 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d4=3 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+10=18 ; d8+10=11 ; d8+10=18 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=11 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20+22=41 ; d4=2 ;
Thursday November 17th, 2022 8:11:28 PM
Rolth is so offended by the Wyvarans’ casual use of their beer, he attacks. He hits for 13, 5, and 6 damage.
Ayotnom casts a spell and moves up.
Kiwina steps up to swing but misses.
Tsak attacks once, but misses. (His shaken condition allows only a single move or attack action and I think he is still shaken this round and the next? He started at 4 rounds of being shaken.)
Mak moves and attacks the shaken Wyvaran. He scores a critical hit on the thing for 26 damage. (His armor only protects against attack, not the magical energy damage.)
Wil moves up and heals Tsak for 27 points.
Falco decides this is not a very good orphanage. He fires an arrow, but it misses.
Elyas moves up and casts Haste on his friends.

The two Wyvarans move 5 feet to flank Tsak.

Wyvaran 1 attacks Tsak. He hits 3 times with his vicious flail for 13, 13, and 18. With each attack, there is a flash of energy that causes additional damage of 6, 6, and 6. This damages the Wyvaran too for 5, 1, and 6. Finally, he makes a shield bash against Tsak for 10 more damage.

The shaken Wyvaran snarls ”Healer” as he attacks Wil. He hits 3 times with his vicious flail for 18, 11, and 18. With each attack, there is a flash of energy that causes additional damage of 4, 9, and 11. This damages the Wyvaran too for 6, 2, and 1. Finally, he makes a shield bash against Wil for 9 more damage.

Wyvaran 1 - AC 27 - Dam 4+13+5+6+5+1+6
Wyvaran 2 - AC 27 - Shaken 1 round left, Dam 3+26+6+2+1

Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening. I noted relative positions in the last post.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27 d20+15=32 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+19=25 ; d8+19=24 ; d4+6=10 ;
Thursday November 17th, 2022 9:05:10 PM
From his flanking position, Roth continues to full attack. (Flank, rage, haste, power attack.)

+1 Morning star to hit (haste) +15 = , damage 1d8+19 = 25
+1 Morning star to hit +15 = , damage 1d8+19 = 24
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +10 = , damage 1d8+19 = miss
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +12 = , damage 1d4+6 = 10 B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +12 = , damage 1d4+6 = miss B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +12 = , damage 1d4+6 = miss B,P,S

Total damage = 59hp

Effect Tracking:
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 27 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday November 17th, 2022 9:31:57 PM
Ayotnom casts the shield spell and moves up a little bit more.

Spells In Effect:

Extended Mage Armor: +4 AC - 12 hours
Shield: +4 shield to AC; blocks magic missile - 6 min
Haste: +1 to attack, AC, extra attack + 30 foot move speed

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 8/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: shaken 2 d20+15=18 ; 2d4+3=8 ;
Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:44:21 PM
(OOC yes he is still shaken, I'm counting it down on his status. Sorry i missed the bit about single action)

(Attack1=18, Dmg8)

Well that's just dandy, Tsak won't be on his feet for much longer. Before he even has time to thank Wil for a heal the winged lizard lays into the ranger and just about flattens him. Tsak makes a feeble attempt at hitting back. He aims for the jugular, but he's off balance and his feet wont work. Definitely not kobolds...

Wilford Grimly (HP:15/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21)
Friday November 18th, 2022 8:33:47 AM
"You're not supposed to do that, I'm just a healer. I am not a threat," Wil says angry and hurt.
"Wardd has a plan for you, for sure." He adds.
Wil casts Protection from Energy on Tsak and takes a 20ft step away from the fight.
(AC: 27 - per my sheet(wasn't updated) +4 Mobility)

"Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Channel 4d6
"

Mak(JamesM)(65/87)|AC:40-AO/32/23T/20FF|CMD 37| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|17/12/7/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2)) d20+17=22 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+17=31 ; d6+11=15 ; d6+11=16 ;
Friday November 18th, 2022 8:40:22 AM
Mak took a five foot step forward and with his bow held behind him in his offhand and his rapier in his right he slashed and stabbed at the Wyveran attacking Tsak. The creature was tough and quick so Mak's strikes didn't all land as intended in spite of Elyas' magical aid.

OOC:
Mak - W2, Roll 22, 29, 8, 31. Miss, threat(18), miss, hit. Damage 15+16=31hp

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Flanking, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Haste 1.1 Minutes, | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 4d8+11=32 ;
Friday November 18th, 2022 9:33:47 AM
Falco see the amount of damage taken by Tsak and casts a powerful healing spell before moving to touch Tsak.

{Cure Critical Wounds: 32}

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin

Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=33 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=13 ; d10+5=15 ; d10+5=7 ;
Friday November 18th, 2022 11:02:47 AM
Kiwina attempts a full round of attacks.

Greatclub -- AC 32* for 15 damage
Greatclub (iterative) -- miss (AC 26)
Greatclub (haste) -- AC 32* for 7 damage
Hoof -- miss (AC 13)
Hoof -- miss (AC 13)

=====
Effects:
Haste from Elyas
* Mistakenly included +1 for bardic inspiration in the attack rolls but not the damage rolls
-----
Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+10=14 ; d20+10=21 ; 4d6+1=15 ; 4d6+1=20 ;
Friday November 18th, 2022 8:33:12 PM
Elyas sees the creatures attacking and tries flinging fire at them. He is unsure what kind of energy resitance they might have, but this might be a good test

[scorching ray, one bolt at each]
vs #1: 14 vs touch AC for 15 fire damage
vs #2: 21 vs touch AC for 20 fire damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)

On Allies
Haste (10 rounds)

DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+22=37 ; d8+10=14 ; 2d6=8 ; d6=1 ; d20+26=43 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+16=25 ; d8+10=12 ; d8+10=17 ; d8+10=13 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=12 ; 2d6=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d20+24=35 ; d4=2 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+12=19 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=16 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d20+22=32 ; d4=1 ; d20+26=29 ; d20+26=45 ; d8+10=16 ; d8+10=16 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ;
Saturday November 19th, 2022 12:15:12 AM
Rolth continues his attack, hitting the Wyvaran before him for 25, 25, and 10 damage.
Ayotnom casts a spell and moves up.
Tsak strikes back, but his blow goes wide and he misses.
Wil attempts to cast a spell on Tsak, which provokes an attack from the shaken Wyvaran. He hits for 14 damage, and there is a flash of energy that causes Wil an additional 8 damage, and Wil falls to the ground. This damages the Wyvaran too for 1 point. Since Wil was damaged while trying to cast he was damaged while casting his spell Wil must make a DC 35 concentration check or the spell is lost. Will is dying at -7 hp and must make a DC 10 CON check or lose another point.
Mak takes a 5’ step and attacks the shaken Wyvaran, and hits twice for 31 damage.
Falco casts a spell and moves up to heal Tsak for 32 points of damage.
Kiwina lashes out at the Wyvaran near him, hitting twice for 22 damage.
Elyas fires off a couple of Scorching Rays, one at each of the Wyvarans. This seems to damage them.

Wyvaran 1 attacks Tsak. He hits Tsak with his first two hits for 12 and 17. With each attack, there is a flash of energy that causes additional damage of 8 and 12. This damages the Wyvaran too for 5 and 5. Tsak falls to the ground at -2 hp. Tsak is dying at -2 hp and must make a DC 10 CON check or lose another point.

Wyvaran 1 makes next final attack against Rolth, hitting for 13 damage and a flash of 2 energy damage. Then the Wyvaran winces as he takes 5 more points from the flash. Finally, he makes a shield bash against Rolth for 9 more damage.

Unfortunately for the Wyvaran, this damage kills him. The Wyvarans might conclude that vicious weapons seem pretty great until you use them.

The Wyvaran 2 snarls, ”Another healer. I’ll kill you too.” as he attacks Falco. He hits AC 25, 23, and 19 for 13, 13, and 16 damage. With each attack, there is a flash of disruptive energy that causes additional damage of 6, 7, and 6 to Falco. This damages the Wyvaran too for 3, 5, and 4. Finally, he makes a shield bash (AC 32) against Falco for 8 more damage.

Then, with a shriek, two more Wyvarans charge out of the cave flying and smash into Kiwina! Both attacks hit the centaur for 16 and 16 damage, and cause a disruptive energy flash for 8 and 5. This also damages the Wyvarans for 4 damage each.

Wyvaran 1 - AC 27 - Dam 40+25+25+10+22+15+5+5+5 - Dead
Wyvaran 2 - AC 27 - Dam 38+1+31+15+3+5+4
Wyvaran 3 - AC 25 - Dam 4
Wyvaran 4 - AC 25 - Dam 4

Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening.

Wilford Grimly (HP:15/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+11=14 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+2=19 ;
Saturday November 19th, 2022 8:53:19 AM
(Concentration: fail)
(Attempt at Evasion: Reflex: 15)
(Con check: 19)
Wil realizes his mistake to late, tries to avoid the blows but falls to the ground in a smoking mass.

Mak(JamesM)(65/87)|AC:27/18T/20FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|19/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,H)**|1d8+15(20)x3)) d20+19=21 ;
Saturday November 19th, 2022 10:50:40 AM
Mak took a five foot step back, sheathed his rapier and brought up his bow. With a quick shot at one of the wyverans he loosed an arrow. The arrow went wide, but Mak would be ready next time.

OOC:
Mak - W3, Roll 21. Miss.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Haste| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Haste 1 Minutes, | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | | Range: 0-30 Feet |

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste 11d6=33 ;
Saturday November 19th, 2022 6:06:58 PM
Elyas is surprised at the ferocity of these creatures. seeing them down one of the Petals shows that these are not trivial beasts. Elyas pulls out a bigger spell this time, and lightning falls from the sky. it hits the central creature, than secondary bolts fall on both of the others!

[chain lightning. the central is the primary which means a DC 24 reflex save for half. the other two have DC 22 saves to make. the full damage is 33 electric damage.]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)

On Allies
Haste (9 rounds)

Kiwina (Steve M) 76/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=24 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=19 ; d10+5=7 ;
Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:08:56 PM
Kiwina takes a 5' step away from W4 and focuses his attacks on W3.

Greatclub - AC 24
Greatclub iterattive - AC 25 for 7 damage
Greatclub haste - AC 24
Hoof - AC 21
Hoof - AC 19

=====
Effects:
Haste from Elyas
-----
Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 8/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: shaken 1, disabled d8+5=10 ; d20+2=17 ;
Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:09:05 PM
(clw=10, CON check=17)
(OOC Orc Ferocity to make a standard action and cast clw on himself, if that works then he's on 2hp and disabled but still able to take a move or standard action each turn. If I've misinterpreted that then his CON check is 17 and I'll change his HP back and he unconscious and dying :))

Tsak feels Falco's magic course thru him but the scaly boys are dealing it out faster than it can be healed.
The half-orc calls on all his resources to cast cure light wounds on himself as he falls to the ground under the onslought of blows.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (100/124 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 8; CMD: 23 d20+18=37 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=30 ; d8+10=16 ; d8+10=13 ; d4+7=10 ; d4+7=11 ;
Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:17:29 PM
Rolth watches in satisfaction as his first foe falls, and dismay as two of the Petals follow suit. Seeing that our left flank is endangered to makes a lunging charge to stand over the fallen Tsak and strike at the second Wyvaran. (Lunge, rage, haste, liontaur charge)

+1 Morning star to hit (haste) +18 = 37, damage 1d8+10 = 16
+1 Morning star to hit +18 = 25, damage 1d8+10 = miss
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +13 = 32, damage 1d8+10 = 13
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +15 = 23, damage 1d4+3 = miss B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +15 = 16, damage 1d4+3 = miss B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +15 = 20, damage 1d4+3 = miss B,P,S
(magic) Rake 1 to hit +15 = 31, damage 1d4+7 = 10 B,S
(magic) Rake 2 to hit +15 = 30, damage 1d4+7 = 11 B,S

Total damage vs W2 = 50hp

Effect Tracking:
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 3/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 27; Touch 17; Flat 25 CMD 26(28 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=27 ; d8+4=6 ;
Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:22:42 PM
Ayotnom charges Wyvaran 4 (27 vs AC) hit for 6 magical damage

Extended Mage Armor: +4 AC - 12 hours
Shield: +4 shield to AC; blocks magic missile - 6 min
Haste: +1 to attack, AC, extra attack + 30 foot move speed
Charge: +2 to hit / -2 to AC for 1 round

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Fly, Extended Resist Energy, Extended Resist Energy

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 25/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 2d8+11=23 ;
Monday November 21st, 2022 12:24:11 PM
Falco stumbles back. "A little help here!" He manages to croak before healing himself. {CMod: 23}

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin

DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+9=29 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+22=40 ; d8+10=13 ; 2d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d4+7=9 ; d20+24=30 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+22=23 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=11 ; 2d6=3 ; 2d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d4+7=9 ;
Monday November 21st, 2022 3:27:17 PM
Wil is unconscious, but has stabilized and is no longer dying.
Mak sheathes his rapier and then draws his bow as he moves back. He fires at one of the Wyvarans but misses. (In the future, drawing a weapon and sheathing a weapon are both separate move actions, and only drawing a weapon can be done in conjunction with an actual move.)
Elyas has had enough and casts Chain Lightning on all three, and all three jerk a bit as electricity arcs among them. W2 and W3 manage to save for half damage, but W4 is not so lucky.
Kiwina moves a bit and swings, hitting once for 7 damage slicing the creature’s arm..
Tsak calls on his orcish lineage and manages to stay on his feet! He cures himself for a bit of damage. (For simplicity, I moved Tsak a bit to make things easier.)
Rolth strikes out at the Wyvaran nearest him, hitting twice for 16 and 13 damage. With a snarl, the creature says, ”You are not worthy to stand before them!” as he falls to the ground, its head nearly severed from its body.
Ayotnom charges one of the new Wyvarans, hitting it for 6 damage, cutting one of its wings.
Falco stumbles back, healing himself.

The two remaining Wyvaran let out a squawk and one says, ”Aaargh, for the fallen!”

Wyvaran 3 Ayotnom to be the easier target since he has no armor. He strikes at the monk, and is a bit surprised when he misses twice. Ayotnom is hit for 13 damage and an additional 5 energy damage. This energy hurts the Wyvaran also for 5. Then it hits Ayotnom for 9 more damage with a shield bash.

The Wyvaran 4 also attacks Ayotnom. He hits with its vicious flail for 13 and 11 damage. With each attack, there is a flash of disruptive energy that causes additional 3 and 5 damage. This damages the Wyvaran too for 1 and 1. Finally, he makes a shield bash against the minotaur for 9 more damage. Then it takes a 5’ step.

FYI - The Wyvarans are back to 27 AC.

Wyvaran 1 - AC 27 - Dam 40+25+25+10+22+15+5+5+5 - Dead
Wyvaran 2 - AC 27 - Dam 99+17+16+13 - Dead
Wyvaran 3 - AC 27 - Dam 4+17+7+5
Wyvaran 4 - AC 27 - Dam 4+33+6+1+1

Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening. I noted relative positions in the last post.

Wilford Grimly (HP:15/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21)
Monday November 21st, 2022 3:40:10 PM
Wil sleeps and dreams. He is at peace for a moment

Mak(JamesM)(65/87)|AC:27/18T/20FF|CMD 32|14 Arrows/+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/17(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+17=31 ; 2d8+30=43 ; d20+17=35 ; d8+15=18 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+15=17 ;
Monday November 21st, 2022 3:45:22 PM
Turning away from Mak was a mistake and the duelist archer smiled as the wyvarans ran past him. With a hand lightly running across the arrows in his quiver, Mak plucked two and loaded them onto his bow. Three fingers on the string with a finger between the two arrows and three on the bow in the same configuration, Mak pulled and released. He knew he only had about a fifty percent chance of hitting the creature, but he needed the extra effort to make certain his shot counted. Zing, the first two arrows sped off together and buried themselves deeply into the wyvarans hide. A rapid reload and another arrow shot out to embed itself alongside the first two. Mak was on a roll as the speed from Elyas spell allowed him to fire again, but the arrow went too low and buried itself in the ground some yards away. Mak was ready and could fire two more arrows, but he elected to just fire one more even though he knew he'd probably miss. He was just firing too many too quickly to be very accurate. His last arrow was a lucky shot as the Wyvaran stepped into the arrows path and he literally winged it. With 1 arrow in reserve this round he took a five foot step forward.

OOC: Mak already had his bow out in his off hand and used a move action to sheathe the sword last round.
Mak - W3, Roll 31, 35, 21, 28 Hit, hit, miss, hit. Damage 43+18+17=78 hp

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Haste, Many Shot| Encumbrance:50 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Haste 9 Rounds, | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | | Range: 0-25 Feet |

Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste 5d4+5=19 ;
Monday November 21st, 2022 4:50:47 PM
Down to only 2 foes, Elyas doens't want to spend more high level slots in this fight. Hopefully this is nearing the end. He fires off a full salvo of magic missiles at #4

The missiles weave through the combat and hit dealing a total of 19 force damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)

On Allies
Haste (8 rounds)

Kiwina (Steve M) 76/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=18 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=11 ; d10+5=7 ; d6+2=8 ;
Monday November 21st, 2022 5:47:29 PM
Kiwina isn't sure whether W3 will be alive after three arrows from Mak, but isn't in position to attack W4 -- so he'll try to make W3 no more than a stain on the ground.

Greatclub - AC 18
Greatclub iterative - AC 11
Greatclub haste - AC 32 for 7 damage
Hoof - AC 28 for 8 damage
Hoof - AC 11

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Effects:
Haste from Elyas
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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (100/124 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 25 d20+14=21 ;
Monday November 21st, 2022 8:57:24 PM
Rolth moves around in an arc to the west and north, coming around to flank the center wyvaran with Ayotnom. He takes one powerful swing with his morning star, but misses the foe. Hopefully no matter, next round should prove telling... (Rage, power attack, haste,

Morning star to hit = 21, miss

Effect Tracking:
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 4/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 14/82 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 27 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 12:13:08 AM
Ayotnom takes a full round withdraw action as he cannot sustain another beating like the one he just took that round.

Extended Mage Armor: +4 AC - 12 hours
Shield: +4 shield to AC; blocks magic missile - 6 min
Haste: +1 to attack, AC, extra attack + 30 foot move speed

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Fly, Extended Resist Energy, Extended Resist Energy

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 8/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: shaken, disabled
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 5:08:34 AM
Tsak isnt silly enough to go toe to toe with these things anymore. He puts his sword away and looks about for a good spot to move to where he can put his crossbow to good use.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 25/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 4d8+11=20 ;
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 9:49:58 AM
"Hold it together petals, finish them so I can heal you all easier."

He steps to Tsak and heals him.

{Cure Critical on Tsak: 20 - Garbage Roll}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin

DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+24=37 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+22=34 ; d8+10=14 ; d8+10=13 ; 2d6=3 ; 2d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d20+24=34 ; d8+10=12 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d4+7=9 ;
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 5:24:32 PM
Wil lays on the ground, unaware of what’s going on around him.
Mak shoots several arrows at the nearest Wyvaran, riddling the creature with wooden shafts for a total of 78 damage.
Elyas fires a Magic Missile at one for 19 damage.
Kiwina lashes out at the nearest Wyvaran, hitting the thing with club and foot for 7 and 8 damage.
Rolth circles around to a Wyvaran. He strikes and misses the creature.
Ayotnom withdraws from the combat for now.
Tsak get ready to use his crossbow.
Falco steps to Tsak and heals him for 20 points. (In the future, you may want to roll each d8 separately, since you may reroll any 1’s.)

The sights and sounds of battle rage on.

Wyvaran 3 is in a bad situation. It snarls a battle cry as it lashes out at Kiwina. It hits with its vicious flail for 14 and 13 damage. With each attack, there is a flash of disruptive energy that causes additional 4 and 2 damage. This damages the Wyvaran too for 1 and 1. Finally, he makes a shield bash against the centaur for 9 more damage. Then it takes a 5’ step.

Wyvaran 4 smiles as it sees what it thinks is a soft spellcaster. It avoids provoking an attack as it flies to Elyas and attacks. It says, ”Today you die.” as it hits Elyas for 12 damage and an additional 5 energy damage. This energy hurts the Wyvaran also for 4.

Wyvaran 3 - AC 27 - Dam 33+78+7+8+4+2
Wyvaran 4 - AC 27 - Dam 45+4

Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (100/124 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 25 d20+16=19 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=17 ; d8+10=12 ;
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 7:03:41 PM
Rolth smiles as W3 thinks he has stepped out of reach, but really hasn't. He unleashes a full lunging attack, but lands only a single blow.

+1 Morning star to hit (haste) +16 = 19, damage 1d8+10 = miss
+1 Morning star to hit +16 = 34, damage 1d8+10 = 12
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +11 = 25, damage 1d8+10 = miss
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +13 = 18, damage 1d4+3 = miss B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +13 = 19, damage 1d4+3 = miss B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +13 = 17, damage 1d4+3 = miss B,P,S

Effect Tracking:
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 1/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 76/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=16 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=18 ;
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 7:21:12 PM
Kiwina sets about finishing W3 off (he hopes), trusting Mak will puncture W4.

Greatclub - AC 16
Greatclub iterative - AC 12
Greatclub haste - AC 25
Hoof - AC 25
Hoof - AC 18
. . . All misses. . .

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Effects:
Haste from Elyas
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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Wilford Grimly (HP:15/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21)
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 8:08:43 PM
Wil has no much to dream about or say, since he is unconscious. A mental note, though he maybe should be less impulsive and willing to do stupid things to help the others. He should stick with the far away casting and protecting himself first.

Wilford Grimly (HP:15/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21)
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 8:35:40 PM
Wil has no much to dream about or say, since he is unconscious. A mental note, though he maybe should be less impulsive and willing to do stupid things to help the others. He should stick with the far away casting and protecting himself first.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 14/82 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 27 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=17 ;
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 8:37:48 PM
Ayotnom uses his hand of the apprentice universalist wizard school ability to telekinetically throw his rapier at W4 and have it return back to his hand, sadly his aim was off and he missed but the weapon still returns.

He can do this 7 more times today

Extended Mage Armor: +4 AC - 12 hours
Shield: +4 shield to AC; blocks magic missile - 6 min
Haste: +1 to attack, AC, extra attack + 30 foot move speed

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Fly, Extended Resist Energy, Extended Resist Energy

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 28/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+15=34 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+10=14 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=6 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 12:37:06 AM
(Attack1=34, crit, 32 crit confirmed, Dmg=2+6=8, Attack2=14 miss)

Tsak takes a couple of pot shots at the creature attacking Elyas.

Mak(JamesM)(79/87)|AC:27/18T/20FF|CMD 32|9 Arrows/+1 CLB|22/17/12/-(RS)/22(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,H,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3)) d20+22=33 ; d20+22=24 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+9=13 ; d8+9=12 ; d8+9=17 ; d8+9=13 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 8:53:45 AM
Kiwina had engaged the wyvaran he'd been shooting and Mak caught the centaurs look of concern for Elyas, so the young noble archer swiveled and took aim at the fourth wyvaran in this encounter. Previously he'd wanted to take them down as quickly as possible, but his targeted shots were missing too much. He decided instead to go by the old axiom of firing at the center of mass. He'd be more likely to hit, but the damage would be more random from the imprecise shots.

Again Mak drew two arrows and nocked them against the string as he aimed at the wyvaran's thorax and fired. He felt justified when the twin arrow attack hit. He drew and fired again but the third arrow went high. Mak had very little time as Elyas danced about trying to keep from being hit so he fired again with a little better luck as he brought another to bear in his final attempt before the creature set up the wizard for another strike. Mak wasn't hopeful, but he had to try and his perseverance paid off as the arrow bit into the wyvaran's thigh.

"Hey Kobold breath!" Mak yelled across the way. "Pick on someone your own size!"

OOC:
Mak - W4, Roll 33, 24, 31, 27 Hit, miss, hit, hit. Damage 13+12=25(MS), 17, 13 = 55 hp.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Haste, Many Shot| Encumbrance:48 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Haste 7 Rounds, | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | | Range: 0-25 Feet |

Edit: Adjusted HP based on Falco's Channel.

Elyas (Ben A.) (68/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 10:46:56 AM
For the first time in a while, Elyas gets targeted and hit. He sees how injured the creature is, but doesn't want to test his luck going toe-to-claw with it. instead he smiles, saluted and steps back, vanishing. He reappears about 30 feet away, leaving a confused kobold in the middle of the entire party.

[dimensional steps to teleport away, 300 feet remain for the day]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)

On Allies
Haste (7 rounds)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 25/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 5d6=14 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 10:53:18 AM
Falco quickly looks where eveyone is and slips back twenty feet before channeling the energy of the warper-sar.

{Channel: 14 - This should hit all petals and not the baddies}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin

DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+24=33 ; d8+10=14 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 5:51:09 PM
Kiwina attacks but misses.
Rolth attacks the nearest Wyvaran, hitting once for 12 damage from a blow to the side of its head. The creature falls to the ground motionless.
Wil lays there, considering his past decisions.
Ayotnom uses magic to attack the remaining Wyvaran, but misses.
Tsak takes a couple shots at the Wyvaran, but misses.
Mak hits with several arrows for 55 damage.
Elyas does a neat little trick, vanishing from sight and appearing 30’ away.
Falco channels energy, healing all his friends for 14 points except for Ayotnom since he is more than 30’ away.

The last Wyvaran is mad Elyas disappeared, and it moves between Elyas and Falco with a roar! (Flies there on a path that will not provoke any AOOs.)

It attacks the Falco, hitting the little birdman for 14 damage with an additional 11 points of disruptive energy. This also damages the Wyvaran for 3 points. The Wyvaran looks pretty beat up, but it fights on.

Wyvaran 3 - AC 27 - Dam 132+12 - dead
Wyvaran 4 - AC 27 - Dam 49+55+3

Mak(JamesM)(79/87)|AC:27/18T/20FF|CMD 32|3 Arrows/+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/17(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+17=25 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+7=11 ; d8+15=16 ; d8+15=18 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 7:17:19 PM
"What about picking on someone your own size didn't you understand, dung for brains?" Mak yelled as he lost his temper and fired a string of arrows at the lizard thing attacking his friend.

OOC:
Mak - W3, Roll 25, 23, 36, 27, 11. Miss, miss, hit, hit, miss. Damage: 16+18=34 hp total

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Haste, Many Shot| Encumbrance:48 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Haste 6 Rounds, | Condition: Shaking it off | | Range: 0-25 Feet |

Wilford Grimly (HP:7/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+11=21 ; d8+3=8 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+3=12 ; d8+3=8 ; d3=2 ; d8+3=6 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 7:23:44 PM
Wil wakes up but continues to lay on the ground as if dead.
He casts Spiritual Weapon and points it at the remaining Wyvern.
SW: (AC: 21 - miss)(AC: miss).. with Haste(AC: 31: crit- Conf: 31 - ht: 14)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Channel 4d6

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 14/82 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 27 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=18 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 9:15:43 PM
Ayotnom decides to telekinetically attack with his rapier once again and once again his aim is off (18 vs AC; miss)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (93/103 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 9:54:28 PM
Rolth figures that W4 is done for, and drops his rage to save it for the fight to come. He uses his calming touch on himself to avoid fatigue and watches for further threats while suggesting that we heal and loot quickly, before more foes assault us.

Effect Tracking:
Haste
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 0/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 76/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=27 ; d8+5=6 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 11:07:55 PM
Kiwina understands Mak likely killed the last opponent, but moves for a final attack with his weapon, which becomes a longspear as he moves.

Longspear - AC 27 for 6 damage

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 42/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday November 24th, 2022 1:41:39 AM
(OOC why did my 34 attack miss last round? What do I need to roll to hit these things?)

Tsak also assumes all the foes are dead.
I reckon we need to reconsider before charging in there. Those things are tougher than they look and we dont know how many there are. Or what else is in there. I dont want to heroically become dragon snacks.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 16/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 2d8+11=15 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 10:58:02 AM
Falco is barely on his feet as he stumbles back, must out of reach, and heals himself again.

{CMW - 15}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (93/103 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27 d20+16=34 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 10:59:09 AM
(OOC Forgot to roll my perception)

Perception = 34

DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+5=22 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 5:06:54 PM
Mak is enraged at the Wyvaran’s attack on Falco, and fires several arrow for 34 damage.
Wil directs his Spiritual Weapon to attack the thing as well but his attacks miss. (Haste does not apply to a Spiritual Weapon.)
Ayotnom uses his magic to fling his sword at the thing.
Kiwina kicks the thing for 6 more damage, and watches the Wyvaran fall from the combined damage of the Petals.
Rolth rightly judges that the attacks this round will fell the last Wyvaran, and drops his rage as he casts a spell.
Tsak notes these foes were tough, suggesting caution going forward.
Falco heals himself.

As the last foe falls before the combined might of the heroes, the area falls suddenly quiet. Much quieter than it was as they arrived since the surrounding animal and bird noises have stopped as well.

All is calm, all is bright. And there are four dead Wyvarans, blood splashed across their reptilian skin as they lay there in the dirt.

Wyvaran 3 - AC 27 - Dam 132+12 - dead
Wyvaran 4 - AC 27 - Dam 107+34+6 - dead

Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:24/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 6:53:51 PM
Wil stands. He is embarrassed as he has fallen in battle again and it tired of this feeling
He fires off some positive energy (17ho)

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Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Channel 4d6

Elyas (Ben A.) (68/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday November 24th, 2022 7:17:08 PM
Those things are done for. but now we're surely noticed. even the animals in the area have fled. Quickly regroup, we will need to press on in a few moments, Elyas encourages the others.

As the wounded are being tended to Elyas examines the bodies, looking to see if there is anything worth taking or any clue about the dragon.

"Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:27/18T/20FF|CMD 32|20 Arrows/+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/17(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3
Thursday November 24th, 2022 7:19:13 PM
Mak relaxed somewhat as the healing energy washed over him. With 3 arrows remaining in his quiver he reached into his pack and withdrew replacements to restock. “I hope that doesn’t happen again.”

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Haste, Many Shot| Encumbrance:48 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), 1.1 Minutes, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-25 Feet |

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27 d6=4 ; d6=3 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 8:53:49 PM
Rolth will add his healing channel to aid the gathered Petals while encouraging the others to quickly loot the fallen wyvaran so we can move on before another attack hits us. "Probably best to buff up some with any relevant long-duration spells before heading inside," he opines.

(Channel positive energy = 7hp for everyone)

Kiwina (Steve M) 100/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday November 24th, 2022 10:13:36 PM
Kiwina thinks dragging the bodies into the mouth of the cave may provide some momentary misdirection for anyone who comes upon the scene. Even with healing from Wil and Rolth, he's wounded. Wil is suffering more.

"I assume those weapons are worth something, though I wouldn't use one myself." He casts detect magic as they check the bodies.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 14/82 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 27 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=23 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=31 ;
Friday November 25th, 2022 12:04:07 AM
Ayotnom uses detect magic and searches the Wyvaran's for anything useful.

Perception: 23
Know [Arcana]: 26 to identify types of auras if any
Spellcraft:31 to identify magic item properties

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 49/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday November 25th, 2022 5:40:56 AM
Tsak can see that Falco and Wil are barely on their feet and feels a bit the same way. He doesnt want to give up, but 3 of the party could fall from 1 good hit.

We need to heal up but good.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 16/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 5d6=20 ; 5d6=18 ;
Friday November 25th, 2022 9:30:24 AM
Falco gathers the petals up and calls on the Warper-sar to close their wounds.

{Channel: 20+18}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin

DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20=13 ; d20=4 ;
Saturday November 26th, 2022 2:09:07 AM
Wil stands and 17 points of energy flows from the cleric out to his friends.
Elyas warns his friends they will need to press on soon. He looks at the bodies of the creatures there.
Mak pulls out more arrows to replace those he shot.
Rolth also channels healing for 7 points and then looks at the bodies.
Kiwina casts Detect Magic on the bodies of the fallen.
Ayotnom does likewise.
Tsak suggests healing up before heading into the cave.
Falco channels energy twice, healing all for 20 and 18 points. (The DM suggests it may be better for Falco to roll each d6 as you are allowed to reroll 1’s.)

In the quiet clearing, you look at the four dead creatures. They are medium sized creatures. They look like big kobolds encased on plate mail, only these ones have wings. Their blood soaks the dirt beneath them. They have some other equipment as well.

If you have cast Detect Magic, you can attempt to identify magic items with Spellcraft. Ayotnom identifies the flails below.

4 potions - Spellcraft DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {cure moderate wounds}
4 suits of magical full plate mail - Spellcraft DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {+1 armor}
4 magical heavy wooden shields - Spellcraft DC 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {+3 armor}
4 +1 vicious flails
4 masterwork throwing axes
4 magical belts - Spellcraft DC 23 Highlight to display spoiler: {+2 STR}
4 magical cloaks - Spellcraft DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {+1 resistance}
396 gold pieces

Two of the Wyvarans have two empty vials each.

There is a cave opening before you and the trail you arrived on extends behind you into the dense vegetation.

Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 87/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday November 26th, 2022 5:22:55 PM
Tsak thanks all the healers for the heals. Then he notices that the barrel is unguarded. Looks like a very dangerous barrel. He raises an eyebrow at Mak and jerks his head toward the barrel.

Maybe we should check that out old bean, could be the source of their super-kobold strength!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27 d20+11=17 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=26 ;
Sunday November 27th, 2022 11:19:10 AM
Rolth casts detect magic and is able to identify the belts as +2 STR and the cloaks as +1 resistance. He doesn't attempt the potions, assuming that non-casters with good perception may be able to work on those to save the casters' time. He will slip one of the throwing axes into his belt and sling one of the shields on his back for now, in case they prove handy in the upcoming dragon fight, but permanent disposition of the items can wait until we have more time, he thinks. He does not need a belt or cloak, but suggests that anyone without one go ahead and don it for now.

(Spellcraft = 17,12,12,30,26)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27
Sunday November 27th, 2022 11:24:27 AM
Once the gear is sorted, Rolth opines that we should prepare to enter the cave. Do his fellow Petals have any thoughts regarding how to do that wisely? For once, the liontaur seems to be repressing the urge to just rush in. Knowing that this dragon has several breath weapons and immunities, perhaps we should keep spread out, avoiding clusters and straight lines that it might easily capture many of us in. I plan to make myself faster for a few minutes, which will help close any distance when needed. Are there other long-durations buffs, scrying or scouting, or other preparations to make before we venture inside?"

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:69/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+12=14 ;
Sunday November 27th, 2022 12:28:09 PM
"I will stay toward the back," Wil says. "I can't help but be impulsive."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Channel 4d6

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 14/82 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 27 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=38 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+19=30 ;
Sunday November 27th, 2022 9:11:15 PM
(spellcraft: 38, 20, 24, 27, 30)

Ayotnom is able to identify every item

He says, "The potions are cure moderate wounds. May I have one?"

He also says, "The full plate is +1 magical quality and the shields are +3 magical quality. As for the belts and the cloaks I concur with Rolth on what they are."

Kiwina (Steve M) 100/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Sunday November 27th, 2022 10:08:06 PM
Kiwina has been healed by the channeled energy, but sees that not everybody has. Healing might be a priority. He can cast CLW if the need is only minor.

"Also, while the armor might not be useful to anyone be belts would be an immediate benefit in combat, even if we decide to sell them later." Kiwina is willing to let others claim the belts since he has a brahmah's tattoo of bull's strength.

"And did anyone get the impression that they were seriously asking which boss we were here to see?"

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:40-AO/32/23T/20FF|CMD 37| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|15/10/5/-/15(H)|(FA,WN,FD,H,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2))
Monday November 28th, 2022 8:38:21 AM
Mak scooped up a cloak as he walked to the barrel with Tsak with sword in hand. As he arrived he shrugged on the cloak and put away his own. "What's in it you think?" Mak asked.

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:49 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Expired, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Monday November 28th, 2022 9:35:49 AM
None of the magic items are of much use to Falco and he generally is not the one to carry a bunch of loot she he moves to the barrel as well, casting detect magic on it.

"I can cast two protections from energy, now is probably a good time. Who wants them an in what flavor? They will last a long time. I can cast one resist energy as well, let me know on who and what flavor for that. The last I am keeping for myself, cant heal if I am dead."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:40-AO/32/23T/20FF|CMD 37| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|15/10/5/-/15(H)|(FA,WN,FD,H,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2))
Monday November 28th, 2022 9:58:38 AM
Mak heard Falco. "I'd suggest Rolth or Kiwina. Those two seem to have a little trouble not getting hit." he said slapping Tsak on the back. "What's that feel like?" he asked the large half orc jokingly.

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:56 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

DM Jeremy "Maybe it's the source of their super-kobald strength!"
Monday November 28th, 2022 11:20:42 AM

Tsak wants to examine the contents of the barrel and asks Mak to join him. He wonders if it may be the source of the wyvarans strength.

Rolth identifies some of the magic items, and temporarily claims a couple. He offers some suggestions for the dragon battle, and asks if anyone would like to do some preps before entering the cave.

Wil stays to the back warning everyone that he cant help being impulsive.

Ayotnom identifies the remaining items, and asks for one of the potions.

Kiwina suggests using the belts, even though the armor isn't going to be of much value. He wonders why the wyvarans asked which boss.

Mak claims a cloak and than joins Tsak at the barrel. He asks what could be in it.

Falco doesn't claim any of the loot, and goes to join Tsak and Mak at the barrel, casting detect magic as he goes. He offers some protection spells, and asks who would like them, and whether now is the time to cast them.

Mak suggests Kiwina and Rolth get the spells.

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Strategy and planning continue, in the meanwhile, 3 of our intrepid heroes go off to explore the scary looking barrel. Falco detects no magic as the trio approach. You notice a small patch of wet soil in front of the barrel, as if someone spilled a small amount of the contents. You see flies on the wet soil, and smell a very familiar scent coming from the soil. You smell stale beer! When you open the barrel, you see that it is about half full, or half empty, depending on how you look at it, of a very dark ale, and you can easily surmise that this is where the wyvarans filled their mugs, and the wet soil was caused from spilling a small amount every time they dunked their tankards in for a refill.

What is the next move for our intrepid heroes. Do they bravely enter the cave, do they buff up and then enter, or do they decide to take a break and try out the wyvaran's ale?

Just for your information, anyone who can pass a DC 10 knowledge arcane check knows that wyvarans are actually a type of dragon, and very distantly related to kobalds. Unlike kobalds, wyvarans aren't known for their weakness, but instead are often a formidable enemy.

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:39-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2)) d20=10 ; d20+5=20 ;
Monday November 28th, 2022 12:10:20 PM
Mak's experience with wyvarans is enough that he knew calling them kobolds was an insult. He'd likely continue to do so if they met more since them ganging up on Tsak or Rolth just wouldn't do. He'd have gone toe to toe with them this last time but they actually moved away from him. Mak drank a potion of Darkvision and then looked into the barrel and smelled the beer. The warriors mouth twinged as the smell of the substance caused him think of how delicious it might be to have a taste. Mak grabbed a mug and smelled it as he wondered just what that substance would taste like. After what seemed like ages he tossed the mug to the ground.

"Need to keep my wits about me old bean." he said to Tsak with a smile. "Let's go in and get this dragon sorted, shall we?"

OOC:
Will Save DC 15, Roll 20

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:69/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+8=10 ; d20+12=20 ;
Monday November 28th, 2022 3:39:18 PM

"Seriously," Wil says out loud. "you can do better for yourself. You don't need beer to feel like you belong."
"Seriously, I could do without the lecture mother, and please avoid doing it out loud. I thought we had this figured out."
"I'm just being honest."
"Appreciated, but you make me look crazy when you force me to argue. Please button it."
Wil then turns away from the barrel for a moment...
"Um.. let's collect some of this. I just have a feeling it may come in handy. Does anyone have something to store it in?" or maybe he finds something to store the liquid.
Perception: 20
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Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Channel 4d6

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 87/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday November 28th, 2022 7:12:45 PM
Good idea Wil, but i've got nothing too put it in. Hopefully it'll still be here when we get back. If no-one else is gonna take those belts I'll have one.

Tsak will participate in any healing thats offered but he's covered for the energy protection.

He takes the buffetting from Mak in good humor, then focuses back on the job at hand.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27
Monday November 28th, 2022 8:16:30 PM
Rolth will gladly accept a protection from energy spell from Falco, and leans over into his friend's ear to whisper, "Fire, if you please." Can't be too careful when dealing with dragons! When the party is ready to enter, he then casts expeditious retreat on himself, ironically so he can charge more quickly into battle if needed!

Effect Tracking:
Expeditious Retreat
Protection from Energy (Fire)
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 1/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 0/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 100/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday November 28th, 2022 9:14:18 PM
Kiwina can cast three resist energy spells if people think this is the time to do so. They might last an encounter or two if the group is quick. He's more inclined to wait if they're going to try stealth.

"Let's see what the place is like."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 14/82 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 27 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 12:07:34 AM
Ayotnom asks, "Do we bring the beer to the dragon and see if we can get him to drink?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 14/82 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 27 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 12:07:36 AM
Ayotnom asks, "Do we bring the beer to the dragon and see if we can get him to drink?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (68/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 9:19:27 AM
Elyas has also prepared a few resist energy spells, but not knowing which energy type to use and not knowing if the dragon is close by, he decides to hold off on using them for now.

Let's see what is in this cave he says, casting Light on his dagger

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 9:55:36 AM
Falco casts Protection from Fire on Rolth and Tsak and Resist Energy on himself.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin

DM Jeremy "Maybe it's the source of their super-kobald strength!"
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 11:32:21 AM

Mak investigates the beer barrel further and discovers the even though the spilled beer smells stale, the contents of the barrel smell fresh. He considers drinking a mugful, but decides the dragon threat needs to be dealt with first.

Wil has an argument with himself over whether or not he should take a beer break, and decides that maybe they should bring some of the beer with them. He looks around and spies the two tankards the first wyvarans were drinking from, laying on the ground, and he also see identical tankards hanging on the belts of the late comers. The 4 tankards are made of leather, and each has a large cork, attached by a strip of leather, that can be used to seal the mug as well as keep out insects.

Tsak likes Wil's idea, but confesses he has nothing to put beer in.

Rolth as happy to receive Falco's buff, and adds one of his own.

Kiwina has a few resist spells available, but would prefer the slow and stealthy option versus the fast and declare your presence option.

Ayotnom asks if they should buy the dragon a drink.

Elyas also has some resist spells available, but holds off on casting them until they have some more intel. He cast light on his dagger and says "Let's see what is in this cave"

Falco does some buff casting.

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The cave is roughly 20 ft wide and 20 ft high, and is semi-circular in shape. The walls and ceiling are made of very rough rock, but the floor of the cave is made of smooth gravel. There are no light sources, so if you don't have darkvision, you'll have to compensate somehow.

Please give a marching order, as well as explain how each character will navigate the dark.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:69/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21)
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 1:41:40 PM
"For the life of me I cannot figure out the magical items," Wil says. (OOC: I failed the rolls a few posts ago)
"Can someone tell me what those magical cloaks do, I may need one and possibly a belt but I have no idea what they do."
"My protection from energy was wasted by my impulsiveness but I do have Shield of Faith, Magic weapon, or a few other spells I'm willing to cast on someone."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:39-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2))
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 2:52:35 PM
"I believe the cloak was one of Resistance." Mak replied to Wil. "The belts were strength." Mak finished as he took up a position at the front of the column of heroes with sword drawn and ready.

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:56 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 7:33:37 PM
Rolth draws his stiletto and uses it to cast a light spell on a pebble and carries it in one hand for now, after returning the stiletto to its sheath and carrying his morning star in the other. "Anyone else want to carry this lightstone? And let's keep a pretty open formation, with some significant spacing. Don't want to get roasted all at once. And hey, you guys that are still wounded ought to do something about that before we encounter a dragon, I think. I mean, I'll pray over your corpses if I have to, but I'd rather not. There are still some healing potions in the party loot if there is no other option." He moves to join Mak at the front of the party.

Effect Tracking:
Light
Expeditious Retreat
Protection from Energy (Fire)
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 5/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 1/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 1/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 70/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d20+17=27 ;
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 9:23:14 PM
Ayotnom drinks the CMW potion he claimed and gains 8 + 7 + 3 = 18 more hp putting him not that far from full health.

He then casts light on his rapier and Extended Resist Energy Fire on himself before braving the cave.

He'll either be in the back or the middle.

Perception: 27

Spells in effect
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC
Extended Resist Energy (Fire) 10 points- 120 mins
Light - on rapier, shines like a torch

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Fly, Extended Resist Energy, Extended Resist Energy - cast

Kiwina (Steve M) 100/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 10:08:36 PM
Kiwina changes his weapon to a trident and light mace. Kiwina also casts light on a pebble. He has low light vision, and can see a fair distance with that. He's happy enough taking one of the lead positions.

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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 87/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 5:38:19 AM
Tsak puts aa belt of strength on and fills a tankard with beer and stores it in his backpack. As the frontline seems full he'll bring up the rear so nothing sneaks up on them.

Elyas (Ben A.) (68/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+13=31 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 8:51:20 AM
Elyas holds his lit dagger up in front of himself as they explore into the cave. he looks for any passages further into the rock, and for items left behind

Perception = 31

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 8:56:37 AM
Falco is fine as long as there is some light source as he can see well in the dark,.

"I will stay in the rear and a bit to the right where possible, no grouping up, no lines."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin

DM Jeremy ""I'll pray over your corpses if I have to, but I'd rather not. Cave Map d20+17=21 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=31 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=7 ; 12d6=43 ; 12d6=46 ; d3=2 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 12:13:43 PM

Wil can't seem to identify the cloaks or belts, and asks what they are. He mentions he has some buffs to offer, even though he wasted one earlier.

Mak tells Wil what the cloaks and belts are, than takes his place at the head of the marching order.

Rolth cast light on a pebble and offers it to anyone who would like it. He reminds everyone that if they are wounded, the party loot bag has some healing potions, as he takes his place in the marching order.

Ayotnom drinks a heal potion, and than cast light on his rapier. He also casts a protection spell.

Kiwina arms himself and than casts light on a pebble.

Tsak orders one for the road, and than takes his place in the marching order.

Elyas uses his dagger as a torch and looks around the cave for whatever.

Falco opts to stay in the rear.

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The cave winds down into the bowels of the earth. After about 15 min of travel the cave opens up a little. it expands from the before mentioned 20ft wide to about 30ft wide. the ceiling also expands from 20ft high to 30ft high.

Not long after the cave winds down, 4 kobalds, armed with rapiers, dart out of the shadows and attack. the first two flank Elyas and the second two flank Falco. Everyone please make a DC 43 perception check. Anyone who fails the check is caught flat-footed and can't act this round.

Both 1 and 2 land their attacks on Elyas, and 3 and 4 land their attacks on Falco. Elyas takes a total of 13 piercing damage, 6 bleed damage and 43 sneak attack damage, and Falco takes a total of 13 piercing damage, 6 bleed damage and 46 sneak attack damage.

Both Elyas and Falco must make 2 DC 14 fort saves or take 1 con damage and fall unconscious for 2 hours. The con damage stacks but the unconscious effect does not.

Kobald 1
Kobald 2
Kobald 3
Kobald 4

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:39AO/31/22T/--FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|14/9/4/-/-|(FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2)) d20+16=34 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 1:07:57 PM
Mak flinched when the kobolds came out of hiding, but was unable to return the attack. That they had chosen to attack the rear was evidence of their dishonorable tactics, but it could also be a strategy aimed at taking the front off guard. Mak crouched and waited for an attack from ahead and hoped Tsak in his rear guard position saw the attacks coming.

OOC: LOL! DC 43 Perception check. Their stealth-fu is strong!

Mak has Uncanny Dodge which prevents him from being caught flatfooted, unfortunately it doesn't allow him to do anything else other than dodge about.

Perception +16, Roll 34. < Just checking in case I rolled a 20 if that might have made a difference.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:69/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+12=18 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 1:31:39 PM
Perception:18
Wil stands shocked as the Kobolds appear. He is completely shocked.
He stood at the back of the party.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 26 d20+16=36 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 9:26:44 PM
Rolth is unsurprised as he can be, yet still surprised! (Nat 20, still not enough, but at least he is not flat-footed, what with uncanny dodge.) He tries to hide his shock, and at least tries to be aware of any other threats, as if murderous, poison-using kobold assassins aren't enough to faze him. Yikes!

(Perception = 36)

Kiwina (Steve M) 100/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 10:23:54 PM
Kiwina is suprised by the kobolds (he might have a chance if they were monstrous humanoids, but they aren't).

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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 70/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=30 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 11:02:56 PM
(OOC: Can anyone in this party beat a DC 43 perception check?, I have max ranks, +1 racial and +2 ability and that only puts me at +17; just saying I didn't think woldian rules allowed for PC auto-fails)

Ayotnom despite being a minotaur with above average wisdom is caught unawares and cannot do anything as the kobolds attack his companions

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 97/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d8+8=10 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+16=27 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 12:19:30 AM
(GreaterAnythingPotion as CLW = 10 pts heal, Perception=22 fail, ignore second d20 roll)

Before they set off Tsak glugs a potion he's been saving and heals himself a bit more, he feels almost as good as new. He also casts resist energy (elec) on himself which should last for about 80 minutes.

(OOC Had planned to do the above yesterday but forgot, happy to retcon it now and add it in after the encounter if/as the DM wishes. Ignore the last roll, I didn't read the post properly and thought I might be close enough for an attack... Sorry, long drive today and my heads not really caught up)

Kobalds appear out of nowhere and attack the two magic users. Darn it! That's what I was meant to be here for thinks Tsak.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 6/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Thursday December 1st, 2022 9:16:57 AM
Falco deosn't see what is happening until it is too late, all he can do is yell "OUCH! HELP!"
and hope that his teammates help him.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin

Elyas (Ben A.) (23/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+13=27 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 9:59:33 AM
Elyas does not see the creatures coming and is hit badly.

Watch out! he yells, but is too slow to do anything to protect himself.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)

DM Jeremy ""I'll pray over your corpses if I have to, but I'd rather not. Cave Map d20+17=35 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+17=24 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 11:59:34 AM

(Sorry about the uber high stealth. You can thank RobC . He suggested such a high perception check, when he reviewed the module, and the math does work out, though it is brutally high. When he suggested such a high DC I didn't think twice as my Half-Orc Ranger in Tree has a +33 stealth bonus, without invisibility. Of course Tree is at level 18, and dumb me didn't take the extra 7 levels into consideration, nor did he check your sheets for your perception bonuses, to determine if it was a feasible DC to overcome.)

Due to an impressive stealth skill, the kobold rogues catch everyone by surprise. Things look bad for Falco and Elyas, but the kobolds, who aren't very bright make a serious strategical errors. namely, make sure your opponent is dead, and don't just assume your partner is going to finish them off.

Assuming Elyas is a goner, number 1 breaks off his attack and engages in a orchestrated flanking position with number 4 against Ayotnom. Meanwhile number 2 takes a 5 foot step, and moves into an orchestrated flanking position with number 3 against Tsak. Assuming Falco is dead number 4 joins number 1, and number 3 joins number 2. Both 3 and 4 draw AoO's from Falco, while number one draws one from Elyas.

Number 1 attacks Ayotnom once, hitting with a 35, and does 5 piercing damage, 6 bleed damage, and 22 sneak attack damage

Number 2 attacks Tsak twice, hitting both times. 1st with a 32, and 2nd with a 30. Tsak takes a total of 12 piercing damage, 6 bleed, and 43 sneak attack damage

Number 3 attacks Tsak once, hitting with a 26, and does 6 piercing damage, and 20 sneak attack damage.

Number 4 attacks Ayotnom once, barely hitting with a 24, and does 7 piercing damage, and 24 sneak attack damage

AC 22/17/17 CMD 26
Kobold 1 HP 86/86
Kobold 2 HP 86/86
Kobold 3 HP 86/86
Kobold 4 HP 86/86

DM Jeremy ""I'll pray over your corpses if I have to, but I'd rather not. Cave Map d4+3=5 ; d10=8 ; d4+3=5 ; d3=1 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=7 ; 6d6=22 ; 6d6=24 ; 6d6=19 ; 6d6=20 ; 6d6=24 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 12:03:37 PM
forgot to roll damage for the rapiers and sneak damage. I edited the original post.

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:26/17T/--FF|CMD 31| Arrows/20+1 CLB|14/9/4/14(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+13(MS)(20)x3)) d20+14=18 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+4=21 ; 2d8+26=36 ; d8+13=21 ; d8+13=14 ; d8+13=18 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 12:23:39 PM
Mak gave Rolth a sideways look as he dropped his sword and brought his bow around to fire at the attacking kobolds. Two arrows were loaded on the string followed by three more as they shot expertly through the moving bodies of his allies in an attempt to strike his enemies.

OOC: Drop weapon, Free Action. Use two handed weapon by changing grip, Free Action.
Mak - Kobold 1, Roll 18, 19, 27, 21. Damage 36(MS), 21, 14, 18.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:56 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 2.995 hours, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-35 Feet |

Jeremy, you are supposed to use an opposed check when the opponent has stealth, no worries here.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:69/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+9=22 ; d8+4=10 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+3=14 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 1:29:27 PM
Wil really needs to move away from this situation. He doesn't have much going for him but he finds himself in the middle of trouble again and casts Searing Light on the first Kobold and includes in that a sneak attack due to flanking
(Att: 22 (+2 - flank) - for 10 + snk: 7+ )
(SW: Round 3: Att: 26 - for 7 - 2nd: missed)

Wil takes a 5-foot step to flank the creature.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light - used, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 10/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+16=18 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+6=22 ; 2d4+4=10 ; 2d4+4=12 ; 2d4+4=10 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 6:23:00 PM
(Attack1=18, Dmg=10; Attack2=25, Dmg=12, Attack3=22, Dmg=10)

'Oh great' thinks Tsak as the kobalds turn on him and he is slashed from all sides 'now my bandages will need bandages'

Stuck as he is between two he can't get away and has no more heals on hand. His best option is to fight so with a snarl he turns (to k3) and tries his best to chop the creature into chunky jibblets..

Kiwina (Steve M) 100/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=21 ; d8=8 ; d6=1 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 9:14:05 PM
Kiwina moves through friendly Wil and his spiritual weapon so that he can attack Kobold 2. (If this gives Kobold 1 an AOO, Kiwina's AC vs AOO is 26.)

Kiwina attacks Kobold 2 with the trident -- AC 21, including a flanking bonus for 8+1+4 non-lethal damage -- but still missed it by *that* much

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 17; Touch: 11; CMD: 26 d20+15=30 ; d8+8=15 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 10:46:26 PM
Rolth moves up and makes an angry lunging attack on kobold 1. (Rage, Lunge)

+1 Morning star to hit +15 = 30, damage 1d8+10 = 17 (corrected the damage bonus which should be plus 10)

Effect Tracking:
Protection from Energy (Fire) 108 hp 152/900r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 6/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 1/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 1/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C -9/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20-7=9 ;
Friday December 2nd, 2022 3:32:57 AM
Ayotnom slumps over, dying.

Considering the bleed damage he'll probably die next round without healing especially since he failed to stabilize.

His last impossibly high stealth rolls are unfair.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 17; Touch: 11; CMD: 26 d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ;
Friday December 2nd, 2022 7:07:04 AM
(OOC: I had no idea Ayotnom was close to dying. Two options RETCON and replace my old post with this one, OR Rolth will burn a hero point for an additional action to raging channel positive energy to give Ayotnom a chance to withdraw and heal)

Rolth channels energy for 8hp of healing to all within 30 feet.

Elyas (Ben A.) (23/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor 11d6=31 ;
Friday December 2nd, 2022 7:41:41 AM
Elyas runs through his options as the kobolds turn against others in the party. Haste for the group? Summon another ally? Usually good options, but the creatures are putting out damage too fast for that to help. At least one of these things needs to go down.

Elyas summons magical lightning to hit each of the kobolds, echoing through the cavern. Lightning strikes number 1, then bounces to each of the other enemies.

Number one needs a DC 24 reflex for half, the others only need DC 22 saves.
The total damage is 31 electric damage.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 0/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 22/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 5d6=16 ;
Friday December 2nd, 2022 9:25:42 AM
Falco is still taken aback by what happened and why his body is suddenly leaking from several important spots. His mind snaps into gear as his attackers leave him? Great! "Warper-sar heal us!"

{Channel: 16}

Falco channels healing everyone, including their attackers, because he has to stop all the bleeding!

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy ""I'll pray over your corpses if I have to, but I'd rather not. Cave Map d20+13=27 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+15=31 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=6 ;
Friday December 2nd, 2022 12:15:58 PM

Mak opens fire on K1 but only lands his 3rd attack. (They have and AC of 22. I used your 1st non-manyshot damage roll, which happen to be the highest.)

Wil flanks K1 and attacks.

Tsak attacks K3. his 1st attack misses, but his second and third land true

Kiwina barely misses his attack, after moving into a flanking position.

Rolth channles energy and heals everyone 8 HP

Ayotnom is critically wounded, but at least he is still standing.

Elyas fires off a chain lightning spell. K1 and K2 make their saves, and due to evasion, take no damage. However 3 and 4 both take the full blast.

Falco also channel's energy and heals everyone 16 HP.

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With all bleed damage dealt out mitigated by the healing magics of Rolth and Falco our heroes are in a slightly better position.

Not enjoying having their flanking tactics used against them, K1 and K2 both take five foot steps out of their flanks.

K1 attacks Wil twice. He lands the 1st attack with a 28 but misses his second. Wil takes 6 piercing damage.

K2 attacks Kiwina twice. He misses his 1st attack but lands his 2nd with a 27. Kiwina takes 4 piercing damage.

K3 attacks Tsak twice. He secedes on a crit for the 1st attack, but misses the 2nd. Tsak take 11 piercing damage.

K4 attacks Ayotnom twice. He lands the first hit with a 31, but misses the 2nd. Ayotnom takes 6 piercing damage.

AC 22/17/17 CMD 26
Kobold 1 HP 41/86
Kobold 2 HP 86/86
Kobold 3 HP 32/86
Kobold 4 HP 55/86

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:26/17T/--FF|CMD 31| Arrows/11+1 CLB|19/14/9/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) d20+19=32 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+9=10 ; 2d8+14=21 ;
Friday December 2nd, 2022 1:01:20 PM
Mak considered picking up his sword and charging the nearest kobold, but it's decision to move away made the action untenable. Instead he stood his ground and fired arrows at his original target. He'd have moved closer but didn't want to walk away from his families sword. Two arrows nocked and fired, The twin wooden spikes of death thudded into the kobold nicely but caused it to dodge about erratically and made his next two arrows miss. In fact the last arrow simply snapped when he released the bowstring.

"Bugger it all!" Mak growled as he considered his options.

OOC:
Mak - Kobold 1, Roll 32, 21, 10. Hit, miss, miss. Damage 21hp.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Many Shot| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 2.993 hours, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-40 Feet |

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=15 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=20 ;
Friday December 2nd, 2022 1:48:07 PM
Kiwina takes a 5' move to put Kobold 1 back into flanking position (with Ayotnom), and attacks with everything he's got.

Trident -- AC 15 miss
Trident iterative -- AC 14 miss
Light Mace -- AC 15 miss
Hoof -- AC 11 miss
Hoof -- AC 20 miss

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+11=16 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+4=8 ; d20+3=8 ;
Friday December 2nd, 2022 2:27:47 PM
Wil watches Ayotnom fall and calls up a second Spiritual weapon.
Wil watches as the Kobold moves away from him and pines over whether it would be an advantage to strike out at the creature with the advantage but ultimately concedes that hitting with multiple weapons would be the best choice.
Wil then takes a 5 ft to step back in an attempt to avoid a fatal blow from the creature.
(Mobility: AC: 31)

(SW1: Round 4: Att: 16 - miss - 2nd: missed)
(SW2: Round 1: Att: 28 - for: 8 - 2nd: missed)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light - used, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 23/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+16=33 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+6=26 ; 2d4+4=10 ; 2d4+4=9 ; 2d4+4=8 ;
Saturday December 3rd, 2022 1:21:04 AM
(Attack1=33, Dmg=10; Attack2=22, Dmg=9; Attack3=26, Dmg=8)

Tsak's world narrows to just him and the kobald in front of him (#3) - he's in total visual and auditory exclusion. The cries of the battle fade away as his awareness of whats happening around him dimishes. So too does the pain.
'It's him or me' he thinks and continues to hack away at the creature with his falchion.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 9; CMD: 24 d20+14=20 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=30 ; d8+19=24 ; d4+10=12 ;
Saturday December 3rd, 2022 1:15:06 PM
When Wil steps back, Rolth makes a liontaur charge against kobold 1. (Rage, power attack, liontaur charge)

+1 Morning star to hit +14 = 20, damage 1d8+19 = miss
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +9 = 25, damage 1d8+19 = 24
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +11 = 14, damage 1d4+6 = miss B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +11 = 18, damage 1d4+6 = miss B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +11 = 14, damage 1d4+6 = miss B,P,S
(magic) Rake 1 to hit +11 = 16, damage 1d4+10 = miss B,S
(magic) Rake 2 to hit +11 = 30, damage 1d4+10 = 12 B,S

Total damage = 36hp vs Kobold 1

Effect Tracking:
Protection from Energy (Fire) 108 hp 153/900r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 7/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 1/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Light 1/1 used
True Strike 0/1 used
Detect Poison 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Magic Missile 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 18/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday December 4th, 2022 8:20:39 PM
Ayotnom takes a full round withdrawl action to get to O-N 8 and 9

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 30/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+14=31 ; d20+9=15 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=6 ;
Monday December 5th, 2022 9:38:48 AM
With a small breather Falco snaps off two arrows at attacker 4. {HIt: 31/15 Damage: 4/6}

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy ""I'll pray over your corpses if I have to, but I'd rather not. Cave Map
Monday December 5th, 2022 10:30:03 AM

Mak considers charging, but instead continues firing.

Kiwina moves into a flanking position with Ayotnom but misses his target.

Wil unloads with his spiritual weapons but only lands one attack.

Tsak goes choppy chop on number 3

Rolth finishes off k1

Ayotnom makes a wise withdrawal.

Falco fires two arrows at k4 hitting with the first.

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As soon as K1 drops, K4 pulls out and slams a potion. he immediately disappears.

At the same time, K3 takes a 5ft step and than he also pulls out and slams a potion disappearing from sight.

K2 moves away from the fight, triggering an AoO from Rolth and Elyas, and than he too pulls out a potion, slams it and than disappears.

DC 20 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: {You find 3 trails of blood leading towards the cave entrance. The point of origin for the 3 trails coincide with the last seen location of the 3 kobolds.}

Elyas (Ben A.) (23/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+13=27 ;
Monday December 5th, 2022 10:39:45 AM
Elyas sees the kobolds drink and vanish, but he spots their bloody tracks heading back towards the entrance.
[perception = 27]

He knows the creatures couldn't have moved far and has some idea of where they ended up. he fires off a spell, covering the area between the party and the cave entrance where he sees blood with glittering magical fairy dust.

[cast glitterdust centered on where he can see the tracks (not clear on the map where that is). any kobolds in the area will need a DC 19 will save or be blinded. and of course they get lit up by dust]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V
Level 6: 0/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)

on emeies
glitterdust (11 rounds)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+12=23 ; d20+11=24 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=16 ;
Monday December 5th, 2022 1:39:28 PM
"I am really tired of these disappearing antics," Wil says.
"I'm not sure the Spiritual Weapons are helpful at all when they can't see a target."
(OOC: not sure how much time it takes to change the target but can I assume the SW will attempt to fire at them before they disappear? - to K2)

(SW1: Round 4: Att: 23 - for: 9 - 2nd: missed)
(SW2: Round 1: Att: 24 - for: 4 - 2nd: missed)
(Shadow Archon: )
Wil uses his legacy amulet and summons a Shadow Hound Archon toward the nearest footprint.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light - used, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 9; CMD: 24 d20+16=20 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=15 ; d8+19=20 ;
Monday December 5th, 2022 6:56:27 PM
Rolth spots the trails of blood as well (perception = 20). He takes his attack of opportunity on the fleeing K2, threatening a critical but not quite making it. Still it is a solid blow from his morning star! (Rage, power attack) Rolth then moves to position himself on the edge of the party closest to the entrance, to set himself up for a charge if Elyas' spell proves effective. He currently has a 40' speed, so he's pretty sure that he can catch these dragon wannabes.

+1 Morning star to hit +12 = 32, damage 1d8+19 = 20

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=16 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+24=25 ;
Monday December 5th, 2022 8:54:34 PM
Kiwina makes an attack of opportunity as K2 drinks its potion -- hitting AC 16 (and missing). OOC: I last saw K2 at E-10, which is right beside Kiwina. I didn't notice until later that Rolth and Elyas were the only ones identified as open for AOO. Which is fair if it made a 5' move first, but for the life of me I don't know why it'd move away from the PC that can't get above a 10 on the die roller. ;-)

Perception = 28; survival = 25 to track

Seeing the bloodtrails, Kiwina follows, using his tracking skill until after any spells against the kobolds are complete that he might not want to be caught in.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 23/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+16=20 ; d20+16=17 ; 2d4+4=10 ;
Monday December 5th, 2022 10:58:16 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=20 pass, Attack=17, Dmg=10)

Tsak moves to stand beside Ayotnom, keeping an eye on the bleeding trail as he goes. He still has his sword out (readies an attack) and will attack if any of the trio look like they're in range.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 18/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=35 ;
Monday December 5th, 2022 11:52:20 PM
(Perception: 35)

Ayotnom is wary of the disappeared Kobolds. He takes a total defense action gaining +4 dodge to AC this round.

AC this round is 28, 24, 23

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 30/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 9:18:02 AM
Falco waits, arrows at the ready, for the creatures to reappear.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy ""I'll pray over your corpses if I have to, but I'd rather not. Cave Map d100=51 ; d100=14 ; d100=68 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=17 ;
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 12:01:50 PM

Elyas fires off a glitterdust spell in the direction of the fleeing kobolds. Since the spell only covers a 10 ft area, and the cave is 30 ft wide, I gave the spell a 20% miss chance. It would have 50% but Elyas has a general idea as to where they may be. K2 got hit by the glitterdust spell, but isn't blinded. You can clearly see that he is trying to flee the scene. K3 wasn't in the blast zone, and remains undetected. K4 is hit by the spell and fails his save. You can tell that he is also trying to flee the scene, but now he has to slow down to do so.

Wil fires off his spiritual weapons at the fleeing and glittered K2. He begins summoning a shadow hound archon. It will appear next round.

Rolth lands his AoO and moves int a position for a possible charge.

Kiwina attempts an AoO but misses. he easily finds the tracks, and is able to follow them.

Tsak moves into position, and prepares an attack.

Ayotnom goes total defense.

Max retrieves his family heirloom.

Falco is ready.

**************************************************

When the glitterdust spell hits K2, he begins running, as a stealthy escape is out of the question now.

K3 remains undetected.

Now blinded, K4 drops to his knees, and places his hands on his head.

You can see that both K2 and K4 have sheathed their rapiers.

K4 begins speaking in a strange language. If you know dragon, Highlight to display spoiler: {"Please don't kill me!"}

AC 22/17/17 CMD 26
Kobold 1 HP dead
Kobold 2 HP 53/86 glittered
Kobold 3 HP 5/86 invisible
Kobold 4 HP 51/86 glittered and blind

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 4:02:38 PM
Elyas frowns, and looks down at his hands after the glitterdust puffs into a rather sad excuse for a control spell.
huh, he thinks I guess this island must be on the metric system... will have to account for that

[ooc: glitterdust is normally a 10ft radius, rather than area. but it did its job of verifying that the kobolds are leaving and not setting up for another round of stabbing]

The fleeing Kobold that is dusted has put away his weapon, and the blind one is begging for his life. even if the invisible one was foolish enough to come back and fight he would be less of a threat without the flanking tactics.

"well we don't kill surrendered opponents, but what are we going to do with him? maybe he can tell us what else is in this cave. or at least if there are any more of these ambushes...

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+11=18 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=16 ;
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 9:03:19 PM
"What about fleeing subjects?"
Wil moved SW1 to AH7 and the weapon fired
The Hound Archon "greater teleports" to block K2
The shadow stands to block K2, eminating its aura of menance, ready to fight.

(SW1: Round 5: Att: 18 - for: miss - 2nd: missed) - at nearest K4
(SW2: Round 2: Att: 17 - for: miss - 2nd: missed) - second is blocked
(Shadow Archon: )
Wil uses his legacy amulet and summons a Shadow Hound Archon toward the nearest footprint.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light - used, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 23/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 9:12:45 PM
Tsak looks at Mak, whaddya know he speaks dragon? The little fighter still has a few surprises up his sleeve.

With #3 still on the loose Tsak doens't lower his guard, but knows a chance to get in an enemy's head when he sees it.

Nah mate, we're good guys so you're safe with us. Your boss might not see it that way though. He might call this a weak surrender. Seems like your best chance of living is to tell us all we need to know about the boss and this here secret lair of his! Whaddya say sport, which way to the trophy room?

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 10:03:11 PM
K3 had been wounded, but was now invisible and unaffected by the glitterspray, so Kiwina tries figuring out whether and which way K3 fled by concentrating on its tracks.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 18/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 10:32:51 PM
Ayotnom says, "Of course he speaks draconic. He's a kobold. Kobolds claim relationship to dragons, though they are a lot less impressive. I wonder if they make rainbow kobolds. If they are surrendering maybe they can tell us where Grovas, son of Vurm is, what he did with the children and help us to avoid any more ambushes?. I don't suppose we have a charismatic person who speaks draconic to ask them to do this? I mean I speak draconic but Charisma is not my strong suit."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 9; CMD: 24 d20+16=31 ;
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 11:05:28 PM
Rolth sees Wil start to direct his spiritual weapon to attack the kobold that surrendered and calls out to dissuade him, "Wil, that doesn't seem very heroic! And we need information from that one. If you have to kill something, how about the one that is fleeing that we can still see!" Rolth likes the line of questioning that Ayotnom proposed, but doesn't speak draconic so he can't follow the specifics when Tsak interrogates the little backstabber. He suggests, "How about getting him to toss all his weapons and other gear over to you, so he doesn't get any funny ideas?"

Rolth moves 40' toward the entrance and readies as attack in case one of the kobolds returns to the attack or kobold 4 suddenly gets bold.

(Perception = 31 to detect a returning attacker or other threat)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21)
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 9:32:57 AM
"The creature is lucky that Wardd has blessed him with luck," Wil says with a growl.
"Being almost killed and attempting to kill my friends does not put me in any mood to be heroic."
He looks to the shadow to see if it was able to stop K2.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 30/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 9:33:26 AM
When the creatures drops to it's knees Falco sighs loudly.

"Great, kills us and then delay us. Well maybe we can get some information on their boss at least."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:36AO/28/19T/--FF|CMD 33| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|18/13/8/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2)) d20+8=16 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 10:42:56 AM
Mak ordered the surrendered Kobold to throw down his arms and remove his armor as he shrugged his bow over his shoulder and brought his rapier to bear. Since the kobold was blinded he laid the blade against the creatures bare face to emphasize his command.

OOC:
Intimidate +8, Roll 16

**Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 2.988 hours, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

DM Jeremy Cave Map
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 12:42:55 PM

Mak understands Draconic and translates the K4's words

Elyas is frustrated that all 3 kobolds didn't get dusted. He figures that with both K2 and K3 sheathing their rapiers, K3 would be a fool to try any funny business. (You are correct, it is a 10ft radius, which is a 20ft area. with the cave being 30ft wide there is a chance that not all three were within that area. I decided to tilt the scales in your favor hence the only 20% miss chance. Sorry for any confusion) Elyas makes it clear that killing foes that have surrendered is off the table, but wonders if they may be able to glean some intel from this guy.

Wil wonders about the fleeing K4. he fires his spiritual weapons, but misses. His archon teleports in front of the kobold.

Tsak is surprised that Mak understands Draconic. He isn't fond of having an enemy unaccounted for, and tries to communicate with the kobold.

Kiwina tries to figure out where K3 went based on his tracks.

Ayotnom also speaks Draconic, and explains why kobolds speak draconic. He asks if they have any charismatic Draconic speakers to communicate with K4.

Rolth suggest Wil not try to kill someone who has surrendered, and suggest maybe he fire on the fleeing kobold instead, because shooting a fleeing individual is slightly less unheroic than shooting a surrendered individual. He likes the idea of questioning K4, but since he doesn't understand draconic, he won't be able to help out much. He asks if someone could ask K4 to toss his weapons away.

Wil explains his actions, and hopes his archon is able to detain K2.

Falco isn't happy about how things are playing out, but maybe they can glean some helpful information.

Mak orders K4 to remove his armor and toss away his weapons, allowing the tip of his rapier to express his sincerity.

**************************************

When Wil's hound suddenly appears in front of K2, those that understand Draconic hear him say, "I'm not paid enough for this! I give up." Everyone else hears, "Innknk jdfwbb nuhsd ushfh jusdbfb! Innknk jbb jbgyu." As he is saying this, he too drops to his knees with his hands on his head.

Kiwina is able to ascertain that K3 is heading towards the entrance, via his blood trail, and is pretty sure he isn't a threat and that this will be the last we have heard from him.

When Tsak tries questioning K4 the kobold looks at him quizzically, and it is clear he doesn't understand what the ranger is saying, but he is quick to respond when Mak tells him to get rid of his gear. He removes his gear and tosses it away from him, as requested. He doesn't say anything, and you're not sure if it's because no Draconoc speakers have asked him any questions, or some other reason.

AC 22/17/17 CMD 26
Kobold 1 HP dead
Kobold 2 HP 53/86 glittered, surrendered
Kobold 3 HP 5/86 invisible and escaping
Kobold 4 HP 51/86 glittered and blind, surrendered

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+13=24 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 2:54:30 PM
I know a few languages, but draconic is not one i have studied. Mak may need to be our translator. Can you ask him what else is in this cave? and where the dragon is?

Elyas keeps an eye out for any more movement in the cave.
perception = 24

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+7=25 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 3:28:24 PM
Wil is pleased to see that K2 has been stopped. He is curious to know what the archon, which can speak Draconic, is currently saying to the Kobold.
(OOC: I'm assuming Wil is too far away to hear anything.)
Wil charges forward 50ft toward K4 -
"Who paid you because I'm not very happy with that gentleman/kid-napper/ whatever other bad thing he has done? Fortunately, Wardd has blessed you and saved your life. If I was use I would feel blessed and ensure your luck." Wil adds to K4
"Additionally, tell your partners to comply or the shadow archon will dispense with your companion."
(Intimidate: 25)

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:36AO/28/19T/--FF|CMD 33| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|18/13/8/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2)) d20+5=16 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 4:08:16 PM
There was a babble of noise as Mak sorted who wanted to say or do what with the kobold. DM and Draconic Highlight to display spoiler: { "I can assure you that given your surrender We'll allow you to leave after a few questions have been answered. Think carefully and answer truthfully as this half-orc is really testy that you and yours tried to kill him. So, what else is in this cave? and where is the dragon?"}

Drawing upon his WLA training Mak tried some diplomacy for the first time in a long while and didn't completely mess it up.

OOC:
Diplomacy +5, Roll 16.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 9; CMD: 24 d20+16=18 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 5:13:31 PM
Rolth will move up close to K2 and use hand signals and gestures to indicate that he should drop his weapons and remove his armor and other gear, like his kobold buddy has already done. He will then point back towards where K4 is and get the little fellow to move that way, with Rolth scooping up the discarded gear on the way. He keeps an ear out for K3 in case the little bugger comes back for more.

(Perception = 18)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 23/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 9:26:15 PM
Tsak steps bodily between K2 and K4
Nope, keep 'em separated. We want to use one to verify the other's tales. It's best they can't hear each other, but at the very least they shouldn't be able to see each others face or be able to communicate in any way.

Tsak uses some twine from his backpack to bind K2's hands and leads him a 20 feet away before getting him to kneel facing away from his counterpart. The half-orc isn't rough or nasty, just professional. He's happy to babysit this kobald while Mak interrogates the other.

I'll look after this one, somebody else should keep a weather eye out for the one that got away, as well as any reinforcements it may be bringing down on us. Do we have much in the way of healing, there's still a few who are banged up.

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 10:45:51 PM
Kiwina keeps an eye out the direction K3 went while the other two kobolds are questioned. He can't help with the language, though.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 18/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday December 8th, 2022 1:11:41 AM
Ayotnom says, "Should i ask the other kobold the same questions? I do speak draconic, remember I'm just not that charismatic but as a minotaur I guess I can be somewat intimidating."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 2/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=19 ; d20+15=27 ; 5d6=22 ; 5d6=19 ;
Thursday December 8th, 2022 10:09:56 AM
While the others talk Falco looks further into the cave to make sure that nothing is coming. {Perception: 19} He quietly gathers any injured Petals moving just out of the range of the enemy and channeling twice. {Channel 22/19} That done, while the others talk he hides near the wall and watches into the cave. {Stealth: 27}

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Cave Map
Thursday December 8th, 2022 12:08:47 PM

Elyas mentions that he knows a lot of languages, but he never studied Draconic. He suggests using Mak as a translator, and asks him to ask what else is in the cave, and where the dragon is.

Wil is glad K2 stopped and is curious as to what the archon is saying. (You can speak for the archon if you want) Wil asks who paid the kobolds, and mentions he isn't happy with the kidnapper, and that he should tell his partners to comply.

Mak warns K4 to speak truthfully, and asks what else is in the cave, and where is the dragon.

Rolth moves over to K2 and uses hand gestures to tell him to disarm and move closer to K4. He keeps his ears open for the invisible K3.

Tsak cuts off K2 and wishes to keep them separated. He binds K2's wrists, and volunteers to watch him. He asks if some healing can be distributed.

Kiwina keeps an eye out for K3, as he can't help with the talking.

Ayotnom asks if he should be asking K2 the same questions Mak asks K4.

Falco channels a couple of times, than takes up watch duty.

********************************

I'm assuming that the archon is translating for Wil. As he is removing his armor and belt that holds his weapons, K2 answers, "We were hired by Grovas, of course, this is his lair after all. He's a good enough employer, though I fail to understand why a dragon would need to hire steel to protect him, but the coin was good so we didn't ask questions." When Wil mentions a kidnapper, K2 gets a very quizzical look on his face and says, " I have no idea what Grovas does outside of this cave, but I've never seen any kids here. As far as my partners are concerned, you have Frevos over there, Lostern is dead, and I have no idea where Kronder is, though I would wager he is long gone, as no amount of coin is worth getting killed for." K2 is quick to comply with Rolths gestures, only to be confused as Tsak cuts him off. In spit of his confusion, he complies with Tsak's commands, which I assume either Ayotnom or Wil's Archon translated, and he doesn't resist as the ranger binds his hands.

K4 answers Mak, "I don't know for certain, but I'm pretty sure we were the last line of defense, so only the boss's lair is up ahead, well as far as I know."

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:36AO/28/19T/--FF|CMD 33| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|18/13/8/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2))
Thursday December 8th, 2022 12:43:31 PM
Mak relayed the information to his companions and suggested they release the Kobolds on the condition they leave and never bother anyone again. The price for living would be their armor, weapons and any magic they have on them.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d8+3=11 ; d3=1 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=5 ;
Thursday December 8th, 2022 5:23:51 PM
"Thank you sir," Wil says to the archon. "Keep the pressure on please," he adds.
"What should we do with them," he then asks and the archon responds.
"I believe it would be dishonorable to kill them. If their intent is to not fight anymore we should release them."
Wil, has begun to trudge his way toward Ayotnom to apply some serious healing but he is a few more steps away

(+ HP: 24)(When we meet)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light - used, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 64/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday December 8th, 2022 8:31:57 PM
It seems like the two kobalds are telling similar stories, doesn't mean its the complete truth. Tsak is still on edge. There's also the going up against a dragon while on half health, which isn't helping his nerves.
Also the fate of the child, and possibly others, remains a mystery.

Are we just gonna march in, or does somebody have a plan?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 18/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday December 8th, 2022 9:29:51 PM
Ayotnom says, "You guys don't think Grovas has the power to transform children into Kobolds? or Wyverans? Assuming the Kobolds are telling the truth the question as to where the children ended up remain."

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday December 8th, 2022 10:10:14 PM
"Well, once we're done with these fellows we can go ask the dragon about children," Kiwina says. Not that he's certain the dragon will politely answer their questions. "We should find out how far his lair is, if he's in, and decide what buffing we need to do before we enter."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 9; CMD: 24
Thursday December 8th, 2022 10:58:12 PM
Roth agrees with Mack’s plan once we are done questioning these fellows. He likes the idea of asking how far it is to the dragon’s lair down the tunnel, and whether the dragon is currently here. If not, where else does the dragon hang out? Otherwise Rolth is ready to let them go, bug]ff up if close, and move out.

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday December 9th, 2022 8:59:18 AM
Yes, surely they can give su some information about how much further we have to go, and what else we can expect to find. they say they are the last line of defense, but that could be a lie.

At Ayotnom's comment Elyas has a terrible thought. "I know that dragons often have the ability to change their shape, often putting on the guise of a human for long periods of time. you don't think.... no that wouldn't make sense. but technically the dragon could have turned himself into a kobold to slip past us... Unlikely given his giant ego, but something to keep in mind.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 2/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday December 9th, 2022 10:08:30 AM
Falco leaves it to the petals to continue the questions knowing they will get the needed information. Instead of joining in he watched down the hall wondering how good a dragons hearing is.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy Cave Map
Friday December 9th, 2022 12:32:35 PM

Mak suggest letting the captives go. He suggests keeping their gear as payment for their lives.

Wil asks what they should do with the kobolds, claiming it would be dishonorable to kill them. He gives some healing to Ayotnom.

Tsak is on high alert as the situation looks dire. The kobolds are telling the same story, and he hears the truth in their words, but he wonders if it is the whole truth. He asks if anyone has a plan.

Ayotnom wonders if Grovas can turn kids into kobolds or wyvarans. Ultimately he just wonders what happened to the kids.

Kiwina cliams they can ask Grovas where the children are, when they are done with the kobolds. He suggests asking about the distance to the lair, if the dragon is here, and what buffs are desireable.

Rolth likes Mak's idea, and Kiwina's line of questioning. He is ready to go and than buff, at the last minute.

Elyas too wants know how much farther, and says the kobolds could be lying about being the last line of defense. He mentions that some dragons can polymorph and hopes that Grovas didn't disguise himself as a kobold and slip away. Of course Grovas has proven himself to have a massive ego, so he doubts it.

Falco allows his friends to do the talking, as he wonders how good the drogon's ears are.

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The interrogation continues, and some ideas are kicked around, ideas that seem to be appreciated by all.

As the Petals are posed to continue their interrogation and make some final plans, something strange happens. You watch as time seems to grind to a halt, and find yourselves able to act, as the rest of the Wold is frozen. A moment later, a light appears, at first it is green, then it slowly fads to blue and from blue to orange, and from orange to red. the light keeps going through this cycle as the color and intensity of the light increases. Along with the increases, the speed at which they cycle also speeds up until it is nothing but a blur. The light becomes so intense that you are blinded for a moment, and then the light is gone, and you find yourself someplace else.

Instead of the dark cave you find yourself on a trail in an evergreen forest. It is winter where you are at, and the snow is deep, but the path you are on is well groomed, and travel is easy. It is night here, even though you know that it is still about midday, in the Wold, and you are pretty sure your not in Kansas anymore. The trail is lined with everburning torches, and even though it is winter, you find you don't feel the cold. With no other options, you follow the trail, and after a few minutes, the trail opens up into a large clearing. Like the trail, the clearing is well light by everburning torches, and in the center of the clearing is a large table. At the far end of the table is a slightly rotund gentleman with long white hair, and a long white beard. He is wearing a long burgundy robe that is trimmed with the fir of arctic fox. On his head he is wearing a sort of crown made from holly, with burning candles protruding out the top. He is smoking a long stemmed pipe, and when he sees you arrive, he stands and says in an intensely cheery voice, "You have arrived, you are most welcome please have a seat at my table!"

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+12=28 ;
Friday December 9th, 2022 1:10:30 PM
“This is odd but not surprising. We tend to see this a lot lately.”
(Perception: 28 +1 for traps)
If he sees nothing suspicious Wil sits, then remembers his archon and looks for him to sit nearby.

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday December 9th, 2022 2:10:42 PM
Elyas agrees with Wil. The first time you are whisked away from the middle of a dangerous situation into a feasting hall is a bit jarring. but the second time...

Elyas takes it in stride, finding a place to sit and examines the contents of the table.

"we were not expecting this! thank you for the kind invitation sir. may I ask who you are?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 64/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday December 9th, 2022 2:10:47 PM
'Well of course' thinks Tsak.
'It's been a while since something really weird happened.

He makes his way to the table and waits to see what will happen next..

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:36AO/28/19T/--FF|CMD 33| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|18/13/8/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2))
Friday December 9th, 2022 2:35:28 PM
Mak grumbled under his breath about meddling omnipotent beings and sat with a thud all the while knowing that resistance was futile. He had little choice but to partake in whatever this was, but he wasn't eating first. He'd let the liontaur take the first bite.

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday December 9th, 2022 5:25:27 PM
Kiwina figures that anything powerful enough to transport the group in this fashion could have transported them into a far less pleasant situaton, or transported something rather dangerous to them. All of which means, he willingly takes a seat.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 9; CMD: 24
Friday December 9th, 2022 8:43:08 PM
Rolth takes a moment to be concerned that the colored lights are sort of rainbowish, kind of like a certain dragon we have heard of, but then decides to just roll with the scene. Maybe it is the King this time? After all, we were festive at the invitation of the Queen once upon a time. "Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. The King!"

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+12=28 ;
Friday December 9th, 2022 9:07:56 PM
“This is odd but not surprising. We tend to see this a lot lately.”
(Perception: 28 +1 for traps)
If he sees nothing suspicious Wil sits, then remembers his archon and looks for him to sit nearby.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 18/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday December 11th, 2022 8:28:29 PM
Ayotnom says, "Say didn't Son Imod tell me in passing when we swapped places that something like this happened to you guys once before?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 2/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Monday December 12th, 2022 8:02:30 AM
"That dragon is atta......... wait, what?"

Falco looks around confused for a moment before giving a little hoot of joy.

"Well hello and thank you. This is a far site better then worrying about a dragon."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy "It's been a while since something really weird happened."
Monday December 12th, 2022 12:24:19 PM
Most of our intrepid heroes are nonplussed by the sudden whisking away, this isn't their first rodeo after all. Wil looks around for his archon, but remembers that the archon was frozen in time back in the cave, and is pretty sure he will be there when he gets back. (All duration spells will pick up where they left off after the holiday break) Elyas asks who their host is and the gentleman answers, "My name is Nicholas Claus, but please call me Nick." There seems to be something infectious about Nick's personality. He seems the type that you that you would have to work hard to not like, but that doesn't seem to stop Mak. Of course Mak has his reasons for not trusting those of mysterious power. When Rolth calls Nick a king, the white bearded fellow lets out a strange sort of laugh. "Ho, Ho, Ho," he chuckles, I am no king and for your mistrusting friend here, I am no great power either. I am simply a bearer of gifts, and my only power, if you wish to call it that, is to bring joy to the lives of others!" Nick's belly jiggles in an almost comical way as he laughs. [/b]"Please have a seat, My friends, who share my desire to bring joy to all, will be here shortly with food and drink."[/b]

Nick had barely finished his words when a handful of elves come out of the forest. Of course these were like no elves you have ever seen. even though they had all the features of the elves back at the Wold, these elves were barely the height of a halfling or gnome. In fact, Falco is a good 6 inches taller than the tallest of these odd elven creatures.

The first elves to arrive are carrying plates bowls drinking vessels, and of course silverware. the next batch to come out of the woods are carrying pitchers of various types of drink. Rest assured whatever beverage you desire is available for the asking

Next come more elves carrying various savory dishes. They bring out honey glazed carrots, potatoes that have been baked and then mashed with butter, cream, and cheese, only to be re-stuffed back into the potato skins and re-baked until the cheeses melt, as well as several other side dishes, each one as savory as the last. Finally 4 elves come out of the woods carrying a whole fire roasted pig on a huge silver platter. they set the pig at the center of the table and then they take their leave.

When you look around, you see many empty chairs, and just as you are about to ask Nick about them, The jolly one stands up clapping his hands with apparent joy. When you turn to see what could cause such a reaction from the rotund fellow, you see several individuals entering the clearing from the same trail you used to arrive. As you look upon the group of new comers, you each see someone you care deeply about.

Whether it be someone from your past, perhaps even someone who has gone to their final rest, or someone you currently hold dear, that individual has a seat next to you, and with a "Ho, Ho, Ho!" from Nick the party begins. Nick is still available for conversation, but it is clear that his only desire is for you to enjoy yourselves, and he is more than happy to step back and allow you to do just that. Of course he is happy to engage in conversation, but he won't interrupt your festivities, and the conversation would have to be started by our heroes.

(Please feel free to role play who your loved one is, and I will try my best to accommodate)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21)
Monday December 12th, 2022 2:20:53 PM
"Look at our luck," Wil says. "How lucky are we to join you here..." that's when he abruptly stopped.
A young woman, thin and beautiful walked in. She was dressed in majestic cloaks with symbols of the House of Darts from Dirt City. Beside her was a huge centaur, his stature wise and his face serious. The centaur was dressed to impress in battledress. He had a large bow strapped to his back.
"No??!!" Wil said and stood up immediately. His chair crashed to the floor.
"Not you! No, this is not happening. This is got to be a joke. Are you joking?"
"Cicero?? How did you escape the prison run by Gargul? This is serious magic. Did you clear this past him, did he even talk to you? " He asks Nick.
"Mother?"

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:36AO/28/19T/--FF|CMD 33| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|18/13/8/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2))
Monday December 12th, 2022 4:41:05 PM
Mak only had bad memories of lost relatives in their final moments as the plant consumed them body and soul and no desire to be reminded of them in those moments before he was forced to kill them. He instead enjoyed the happy reunions of his fellows and thought of better days as these ghosts came to life for his friends. "I'd much rather be chasing animate cookies." he grumbled.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 9; CMD: 24
Monday December 12th, 2022 7:06:13 PM
Rolth waves at a powerful minotaur, and invites him to sit and share the feast. "Sable, how have you been? Have you finally found your quarry? It's been so long since we set out with Kiwina from Bridge Island, with the goal of unifying the taurs. And you know what, I think we have actually made some progress! They are all speaking, trading, and more. And we have had a succession of wonderful minotaurs to carry on after you left. This fellow here is Ayotnom. I think he might be looking for someone or something too, maybe you should compare tricks of the trade."

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday December 12th, 2022 8:43:56 PM
Kiwina is joined by a slightly younger centaur, a female, and they look at each other awkwardly. After a few minutes, he says, "When the aumakua led me away, I did not know it would be years." He brings out his rod, causing the ghostly figures the others have seen before to appear with him. When they do, she gives a gasp of recognition. "Cousin," she scolds the young male, "what joke are you playing on us?" She avoids looking at the figure Kiwina calls grandfather.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 64/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday December 12th, 2022 9:45:41 PM
A male minotaur in simple clothes strides in to join the party.
Gothruk, is that you? How goes your journey? Come sit and feast with the petals. Rolth and Kiwina are here, and is that Sable? And you should meet me mate Mak, we'll all have a beer together shall we?

Tsak grabs a mug of ale, toasts the very merry Nick, and settles in to playing catch up.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 18/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday December 12th, 2022 11:21:43 PM
Ayotnom is surprised to see none other than his late father Ognimod take his place at the table.

He says, "Father. I didn't expect to see you here."

Ognimod says to Ayotnom, "Son, we haven't much time. I am aware of your quest to avenge my death but I fear you lack much information. The person who ended my life was none other than Count Nerug. I crafted him a sword, perhaps the finest sword I ever forged but when Nerug showed up to collect it he went back on our deal and refused to pay the promised price offering me a paltry amount in exchange. Therefore since he could not appreciate the sword's craftsmanship I refused to sell it to him. He stabbed me through the heart and stole the sword, therefore in order to avenge my death you must find Count Nerug, slay him and retrieve the sword."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 2/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 7:56:23 AM
Falco, distracted by the small elves, doesn't notice Herm Ambersire, his father, walk out looking confused. He watches the halfling for a moment excited and fearful. "My dad? We have not spoken in years, not since my sister died. He wont even recognize me any more.'

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy "I'd much rather be chasing animate cookies."
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 12:13:16 PM

Wil is shocked at the arrival of his guests, but manages to address them. Cicero answers Wil with an equal amount of shock on his face, "In truth friend, I have no idea.The mystery of my arrival alludes me as well, but gods it's good to see you! this is a scrumptious feast the likes I haven't seen in a long time. Is that a plate of stuffed quails? I tell you friend you have done well for yourself, and even if it is just this one meal, I will dine with you and consider myself blessed to be he with you, at such a time as this!" Wil's mother runs over and embraces her son. She tries to speak, but tears of joy are all that she is able to release. Finally she manages to say, "I'm proud of you and the man you have become, my son."

Mak has nobody from his past that he would like to see, but he does appreciate the fact that his friends are able to see those they miss and love. In spite of the fact that he is happy for his friends, he finds a need to grumble. He does notice that when he is served, the finest cuts always seem to land on his plate. Maybe this is Nicks's way of treating him special, since he couldn't gift him with a joyful blast from the past.

Rolth invites Sable to join him at he table. the minotaur is more than happy to join, but before he sits, he embraces his friend in a warm but potentially bone crushing embrace. It is good to see you my friend, and dine with the Eight Petaled Rose once again. I have not located my quarry, but instead fallen victim to that which has ruined many an adventurer, marriage. I met my wife not long after departing, and at first she traveled with me, in my pursuit, but than we became pregnant, and It was time for me to forsake adventuring in exchange for the greatest adventure of all time, fatherhood.

Kiwina's guest doesn't recognize him at first, but when she does, she wonders at the oddness of her arrival, but seems to avoid her grandfather's ghostly form.

Tsak greets Gothruk warmly and the minotaur returns the gesture in kind. "Well met Mak! Any friend of this half-orc is a friend of mine! Gods this is a cheer gathering, but dear friend, what kind of sorcery is this? I was engaged in combat with a murderous chimera, and on the verge of vanquishing the foul beast, when time seemed to stop, and I was transported here by some bright lights."

Ayotnom's father arrives, and enlightens the minotaur on the details of his murder.

Falco is shocked by the arrival of his father, and worries that he won't recognize his son, but his fears are soon put to rest when his father walks right up to him and says, "Son, is that you? Heck, I know it's you! I would recognize my son even if he was morphed into a hill giant! Herm embraces his son and with tears in his eyes says, "I don't know what sorcery brought us together, but I am glad to be with my son! Hey do you still have a halfling's appetite, or do you eat in such a manner closer to your current appearance?

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 12:47:24 PM
Elyas sits for a while watching the others talk with their loved ones. It is a little while later before anyone comes to share the spot next to Elyas, to the point where he wonders if maybe there won't be someone for him.

Finally he sees a familiar face. Nyas, the centaur who took him in and taught him his first real magic moves up to the table next to the human wizard.

Nyas! It is so good to see you! I am sorry I haven't stayed in touch, my journey got off to a rather abrupt start with a kidnapping, and it has been nonstop chaos since that day. I have learned much, and have found this crew, which is the first time I've really found a place to belong. I couldn't have done any of this without you giving me a nudge out the door!

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21)
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 3:34:36 PM
Wil is momentarily at a lost for words. He hadn't imagined Cicero would be a centaur and a decorated one at that. All those times, conflicts. He inks out "I'm sorry for all the trouble. You got to understand it's a bit awkward having all these voices in my head, and the ability to move that limbs. That is so overwhelming."
He pauses, "Your real though?"
"Of course your real!" he shouts. "I'm not crazy but... what about the other voices?"
"Mother, you never told me you dealt with this amulet in life. Where did you ever find anything like this? Nightmare Quarters? I can only guess. Must be a gift from Gargul but why."
"Have a seat.. let's eat. I bet you haven't eaten in 100 years Cicero."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 9; CMD: 24
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 3:38:40 PM
Rolth leans over to rib Kiwina, "I thought you might conjure up that fair dryad, Cassia, from Minotaur Isle. She wanted to share a spot of tea with you, if I recall correctly, and maybe a flirty bit more, eh?" Rolth waggles his eye manes outrageously before breaking into peals of laughter.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 18/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 8:55:37 PM
Ayotnom says to his father, "Thank you for all the information."

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 11:58:56 PM
"Kinipeli, from my homeland," Kiwina answers Rolth. "I should take a walk with her. Don't let Cousin eat too much while we're gone."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 64/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 1:11:16 AM
There'll be time for your vanquishing of foes once we've feasted Tsak says to Gothruk. The two make their way over to Mak, sit down and get on with filling their bellies.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 2/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 9:32:22 AM
Again Falco is shocked by what is going on. He goes stiff when his dad hugs him and then softens enjoying the moment.

"I eat like a halfling, no worms and seeds for me." he pauses "Sorry I left like I did, and the other stuff.. it's good to see you. Come meet my traveling companions."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy "I'd much rather be chasing animate cookies."
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 12:44:07 PM
Our intrepid heroes enjoy some quality time with friends and family. The whole time Nick is smiling from ear to ear, and you can tell he is finding the whole seen much to his liking, and he seems proud of his accomplishment. the party goes on and as the feasting slows down, the elves return with desserts and after dinner drinks. There is fine port wine, boozy eggnog, or non-boozy if you prefer, there are Irish Coffees, or just black coffee, and the options go on and on. For desserts, there are pies of a mass assortment, plum pudding, actual boozy fruitcake, odd and familiar cookies, and the list goes on and on.

The feasting will continue through out the holiday break, and even though I won't be posting on the board, feel free to e-mail me any questions. You can post as much or as little as you want, either here or at the Giggling Ghost. Also, as per Jerry's e-mail, we will be leveling, and, as Jerry said, you don't have to level your PC during the break, though you can if you want. As per Jerry's orders, you will have a week after returning to get your sheets updated and approved by either Mark or myself, and there won't be combat during that time, of course the sooner they are all approved, the sooner we can deal with our dragon friend.

Have a fantastic time, hopefully with friends and family!
Jeremy

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 9; CMD: 24
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 9:58:43 PM
Rolth settles in and enjoys the feast while it lasts. There must be some magic at old Nick's table, because Rolth can feel new knowledge, both arcane and mundane, blossom in his mind. "Hmm, that might prove useful against all sorts of foes, staring with a certain dragon," he muses.

(OOC: Taking another level in bard, so sweet!)

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 11:12:31 PM
Kiwina leaves the group to walk with his lady friend, for a while at least.

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:36AO/28/19T/--FF|CMD 33| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|18/13/8/-/-|(FA,WN,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2))
Thursday December 15th, 2022 8:46:57 AM
Mak's leveling is complete, (4th in Duelist) but I'm going to go over his sheet a bit better to make certain I haven't missed anything.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21)
Thursday December 15th, 2022 9:19:07 AM
Wil talks to Cicero and his mom throughout the dinner.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:52/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21)
Wednesday December 21st, 2022 4:47:11 PM
"Wil," his mom suddenly said, "I need to tell you something about your father."
Wil's eyes got big.
"Your father, bless his soul, wasn't the person you remember him as. He had a secret."
"You have been talking to me this time and you select now to tell me a secret?" Wil said, his mood souring.
"I wanted to see your face. Your father was very secretive. He had joined this group of Darts... assassins that prowled around at night. They are the reason he is dead. It wasn't the wizard."
"Um no... that's not possible. The wizard had it out for him. I don't even remember his name but that's how father died."
"Not quite," his mother continued. "Your father was a Shadowdancer and now it's time for you to pick up where he left off."
"Uhm.. no this is ridiculous," he suddenly shouted and stormed off.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 73/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Merry
Friday December 30th, 2022 1:32:48 AM
As the night wears on Tsak finds his troubles melt away.
He discusses the last 12 months with Mak and Gothruk - examining what could have gone better, where he's gotten stronger and where he needs to put his focus going forward.

Good chat, great story, needs more dragons says Gothruk as he makes to depart.

Tsak gives him the evil eye we're getting to that bit soon! and then a grin from ear to ear to show no hard feelings before returning to his cups (and maybe one more mince tart).

(OOC Tsak levelled to 12)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 18/89 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday January 2nd, 2023 10:49:20 AM
(OOC: Leveled Ayotnom)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:91/91- AC: 28; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d100=100 ;
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 9:02:13 AM
After some time to cool off, Wil returned and listened to his mother. She told him the entire story and advised him of the legacy his father left him as a Shadow Dancer. Eventually, Wil accepted his destiny and joined his father as a ShadowDancer.
(OOC: Wil is leveled up to 12 and started to use a new sheet/link.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 1:48:11 PM
OOC: Elyas is leveled up

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 8:06:30 PM
OOC: Kiwina is not yet leveled up, but I will do so by Monday.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 2/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11
Thursday January 5th, 2023 10:44:05 AM
OOC: Level 12 set

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 3+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 (2/2) / Heal
4th - 4+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (0/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / XLesser RestorationX / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - This is not my beautiful house, this is not my beautiful wife.
Thursday January 5th, 2023 1:08:08 PM
The Petals share an extended meal and a good time with loved ones. They wonder if the visitors are real or just conjured from their memories, but they certainly seem real. They feel real and smell real. Heck, even Mak’s curmudgeonly veneer seems to soften a bit in this place.

As the evening winds down, the Petals get up and move about, meeting their friends and loved ones. Some even learn a secret bit about their fellow Petals from those conjured here. Kiwina is able to spend some quiet time alone with Kinipeli.

Finally, the rotund man with the holly crown speaks.

”Friends, I hope you are refreshed by this respite. Rest here a bit - you’ve all earned it and I sense there is much ahead for you.”

He waves his hand. Perhaps it’s the food and drink. Perhaps it's the relaxation from having loved ones close. Perhaps the recent fights you’ve faced are catching up with you. But you all begin to feel a bit drowsy as you sit or lay down where you are next to those you care about.

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You wake to the musty smell of stone. You are in a tunnel about 30’ wide. Things seem a bit hazy as you recall being in this place. Was it moments ago, or a lifetime away? With some dismay, you see your loved ones and that big fat guy are nowhere to be seen. But still, you feel refreshed and rested.

Before you is a dead kobold, and two live ones cower in fear having tossed down their weapons.

(As a parting gift from old Nick, you will find that any spells or abilities that were used that day have been refreshed as though they were never cast or used, though your spell choices remain the same. If you gained additional spell slots by leveling up, they can be filled with 14 minutes of prayer or study, but you may not change any spells previously prepared.)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:91/91- AC: 28; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday January 5th, 2023 2:24:28 PM
Wil frowns, a bit of pout forms.
He looks at the kobolds with a lot of bitterness and growls at them. He then kneels to pray and try to center himself.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light - used, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=32 ;
Thursday January 5th, 2023 10:13:36 PM
Ayotnom recasts his extended Mage Armor and then takes a long look around.

Perception: 32

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Fly, Extended Resist Energy, Extended Resist Energy

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday January 5th, 2023 10:20:48 PM
Kiwina also takes the time to pray.

(OOC: Whether he takes a level of Ranger or Justicar, he will gain spell slots.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 7/7 DC18 | Hero Point 7/11
Friday January 6th, 2023 9:49:55 AM
Falco looks at the Kobolds and levels his bow at them simply to cover them while the others pray. He would like to do the same but not until this kobold situation is resolved.
_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 73/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday January 6th, 2023 10:42:17 AM
Tsak moves over to join Falco. He leaves his sword sheathed, then remembers there may be another kobold around somewhere who hasn't given up yet. He moves his hand to the hilt of the sword and leaves it there whilst the rest of the party get read all around them.

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday January 6th, 2023 12:04:22 PM
Elyas feels quite refreshed, and ready to continue. His spells come back to mind readily after a good rest, but he feels like he could do more if he had some time. Seeing the others stop to meditate he also spends some time getting ready.

we probably look real odd to these kobolds still sitting here, but I doubt they will try anything more right now

In addition to the spells, Elyas has started to recall old lessons he took in his training days. Hearing the draconic langugae spoken has brought those memories back to the forefront, and Elyas feels that he could understand the kobolds a lot better after having the time to reflect and refresh...

[OOC - Pathfinder rules for languages are silly, but Elyas now knows draconic as part of this level-up]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy,2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)

DM Jeremy
Friday January 6th, 2023 12:05:00 PM

Wil begins preparing spells.

Ayotonm casts mage armor on himself, and takes a look around.

Kiwina also prepares spells.

Falco would like to prepare spells but someone needs to stand guard.

Tsak also stands guard while the others pray.

Elyas also prepares spells, though he thinks the kobolds may think they look foolish

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Besides realizing that you have regained spells, you also notice that your wounds have closed, and you have regained all HP. The kobolds remain seated awaiting instruction. It is clear that they are completely complainant and don't desire any further conflict.

The time passes and our praying heroes gain their new spells. Time passes without incident, and you are pretty sure that if Falco decided to spend some time with his god, he should be fine.

In the meantime the kobolds are still awaiting instruction.

Here is the last DM post prior to the Saint Nick encounter.

Mak suggest letting the captives go. He suggests keeping their gear as payment for their lives.

Wil asks what they should do with the kobolds, claiming it would be dishonorable to kill them. He gives some healing to Ayotnom.

Tsak is on high alert as the situation looks dire. The kobolds are telling the same story, and he hears the truth in their words, but he wonders if it is the whole truth. He asks if anyone has a plan.

Ayotnom wonders if Grovas can turn kids into kobolds or wyvarans. Ultimately he just wonders what happened to the kids.

Kiwina cliams they can ask Grovas where the children are, when they are done with the kobolds. He suggests asking about the distance to the lair, if the dragon is here, and what buffs are desireable.

Rolth likes Mak's idea, and Kiwina's line of questioning. He is ready to go and than buff, at the last minute.

Elyas too wants know how much farther, and says the kobolds could be lying about being the last line of defense. He mentions that some dragons can polymorph and hopes that Grovas didn't disguise himself as a kobold and slip away. Of course Grovas has proven himself to have a massive ego, so he doubts it.

Falco allows his friends to do the talking, as he wonders how good the dragon's ears are.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday January 6th, 2023 12:49:22 PM
"Maybe we should send the kobolds ahead of us as a distraction of some sort?" Wil says. "I did a little practicing with my crossbow and I think I've gotten a little better to back up my summons." He adds.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light - used, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:37AO/29/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,MW,KN,*HY,FA,,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x
Friday January 6th, 2023 1:57:40 PM
Mak suggested that no, sending the kobolds ahead would be a mistake. At most it would alert those ahead of them and at worst, the kobolds would rat them out.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 27
Friday January 6th, 2023 6:57:27 PM
(OOC: I must have missed the "submit" button last night before bedtime, so here is that post. I'll post again tomorrow to catch up)

"Thanks, Ol' Nick!" Rolth is ready to grant these kobolds parole and send them on their way (but we'll keep their weapons and gear, of course.) Once folks have prayed or studied as needed, it is time to deal with the dragon! It probably won't help, but he will take the time to activate his amulet of mighty fists (shock). Of potentially more value, he will cast his spiffy new Heroism spell on himself once we are ready to set out.

Effect Tracking:
?Protection from Energy (Fire) 108 hp 154/900r?
Heroism 1/500r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 0/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+19=25 ;
Saturday January 7th, 2023 3:30:57 PM
"Yes, it is time to deal with the dragon. And rescue the children." Kiwina looks through the passage the way they had been going before being ambushed, to see what's down there.

(Perception = 25, low light vision)

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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Quench, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

(OOC: Character sheet should be ready for review.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 27
Sunday January 8th, 2023 6:38:54 PM
Rolth will follow his Heroism with an Expeditious Retreat, the better to get into and out of trouble more easily!

Effect Tracking:
?Protection from Energy (Fire) 108 hp 156/900r?
Heroism 2/500r
Expeditious Retreat 1/50r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/4 used
2nd level 1/2 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday January 8th, 2023 11:23:05 PM
Ayotnom says to Kiwana, "Assuming he didn't eat them or turn them into kobolds or wyvarens somehow yes."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday January 8th, 2023 11:23:06 PM
Ayotnom says to Kiwana, "Assuming he didn't eat them or turn them into kobolds or wyvarens somehow yes."

DM Jeremy
Monday January 9th, 2023 6:37:18 AM

Wil suggests sending the kobolds ahead as a distraction, and mentions he has gotten better with his crossbow,

Mak fears Wil's idea could be a mistake, and gives some reasons why.

Rolth prepares himself for battle. He is ready to let the kobolds go, though giving them their gear back is a no go.

Kiwina agrees it is time to deal with the dragon, and rescue the children. He looks ahead into the pitch black. With his low light vision, he can see farther than most, but his vision isn't good enough to give him any further insight.

Rolth continues to prepare himself for the task at hand.

Ayotonom reminds Kiwana that the dragon may have eaten the kids, or somehow changed them into kobolds or wyvarans.

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Our intrepid heroes are ready to set out. Is there any more prep and or planning they wish to make? The kobolds are waiting patiently to receive their sentence. it is hard to tell for sure, just by looking at their scaly faces, but they seem to be showing signs of fear. Perhaps it's due to the fact that they have been defeated, captured, and their captures speak a language they don't understand. That coupled with the long deliberation, as well as the seemingly odd behavior of their captures. Pausing everything to stop and pray, and/or prepare spells would seem a bit odd, especially since they have no idea that time stood still , and that their captures were gone for a bit.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 7/7 DC18 | Hero Point 7/11
Monday January 9th, 2023 9:13:06 AM
Falco coninues to keep an eye on the kobolds while he mentally gets himself sorted to be back in this reality.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday January 9th, 2023 2:10:49 PM
Elyas looks at the kobolds who seem confused and frightened.

I agree with Mak, I don't think we want these guys running in ahead of us. do we just let them go? We don't have a great way to hold them here, or anything we would do with them when we come back through. We are wasting time here, though, we need to move forward and pick a fight with a dragon....

To prepare for any more ambushes, Elyas casts See Invisibility on himself, then light on his dagger and moves up with Kiwina to see what lies ahead.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 2X Resist Energy,2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
See invisibility (2 hours)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday January 9th, 2023 5:52:35 PM
"We could turn them into slaves to do only our bidding." Wil smiles and tries a little to show he is joking.
"If we have to use for them then I say leave them to their own devices. Wardd has blessed them with his luck to still be alive."
"Strategy, I plan to summon two of my crossbows then at least two shadows. I would like to cast imbue with Spell abilities and maybe have an extra healer running around. Shadow healer. That's about all I've planned... oh and I will stay in the rear this time instead of running into the fray."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon - used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light - used, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 27
Monday January 9th, 2023 8:06:49 PM
Rolth asks the Petals who can speak Draconic to tell the kobolds that they can go, if they never again return to this place, serve Grovas, nor take up arms against us or the inhabitants of the Taur Isles. With that, he is done and ready to move on, and suggests keeping spread out more than usual, and avoid lining up too, given that our foe has multiple breath weapons to choose from. He checks whether the previous protection from energy spell is still in place, and if not, requests that perhaps now would be a good time for our casters to renew our protections. He then takes his place near the front of the party and heads down the tunnel with his fellows.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday January 9th, 2023 8:39:19 PM
Ayotnom translates Rolth's terms into Draconic and sees if the Kobolds will agree to them. If they do he translates their answers to the rest of the Petals and assumes they can just be on their way.

To Wil he says, "You were joking about the slave thing right? I thought good characters frowned on slavery."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 73/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday January 9th, 2023 10:12:56 PM
As long as someone is watching the kobolds Tsak takes an hour out to prepare his few spells and his mind for the battle he expects is coming.

As the party prepares to head out he turns to Rolth and Kiwina Where do you want me lads, scouting out front or bringing up the rear? The ranger still feels the sting of the last attack that got past him, even though they used invisibility, and is determined it won't happen again.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday January 9th, 2023 11:13:25 PM
Kiwina explains that he plans to activate his tattoos just before they enter any doorway or larger chamber, but doesn't want to risk the duration running out while they explore this corridor.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+12=13 ;
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 9:21:18 AM
"Nah!!" Wil says to Ayotnom, "just joking my friend, or am I." Wil laughed a little too much at that and smiled.
"What are we looking at up front, where we going?" (Perception: 13)

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:37AO/29/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,MW,KN,*HY,FA,,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 9:29:52 AM
Mak collected the Kobolds gear and then sent them on their way with a warning to never return or bother the petals again. Unless some one wanted any of the gear Mak stowed it in his haversack.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Reist Energy (FIRE) | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 7/7 DC18 | Hero Point 7/11
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 9:36:53 AM
With the kobolds on their way Falco relaxes some. He considers the dragon but realizes the best he can do is be responsive to the situation.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Jeremy
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 12:03:42 PM

Falco continues his watch duties, as he tries to mentally prepare for the challange ahead.

Elyas agrees with Mak and suggests letting the captives go, as they have no way of holding them. He reminds everyone that they are wasting time, as he casts see invisibility on himself, and light on his dagger, than heads forward to stand by Kiwina.

Wil cracks a joke, and then suggests leaving them to their own devices. He than shares his stratagy for the fight ahead.

DM Mark asks to speak with Steve. (Sorry, I couldn't help myself)

Rolth asks a Draconic speaker to translate his ultimatums, and than as his protection spells are gone, he asks for a renewal. He than takes the lead.

Ayotnom asks as a translator, than asks to make sure Wil is joking.

Tsak prpares spells and than asks where the others would prefer him.

Kiwina shares his plans.

Wil verifies that he is indeed joking, than asks what the other may be seeing.

Mak collects the kobold's gear than sends them on their way.

Falco relaxes when the kobolds leave but now they have a dragon to deal with.

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The kobolds quickly respond, in Draconic, "There is no profit here anymore. Either you will vanquish our employer, or you will die. either way we are done here. We never signed up to defend against such as yourselves. We were told we were here to keep out ravel, not adventurers. If you keep our gear we understand, the prize goes to the victorious and all, but you should know we were just doing what we were paid to do. We sell our steel to anyone who offers us enough coin. A year ago we were hired to help put down a corrupt dictator, and now we are hired as guards. there is nothing personal, though by keeping our gear, you do put a damper on our livelihood. Of course no merc worth his salt is without a contingency plan, so if you ever need our services, look us up." Than assuming they are allowed to leave, they head out toward the cave entrance, and out of sight.

With the added light at the head of the party, those with low-light vision or darkvision can see that about 50 feet ahead the tunnel takes a right hand turn, making seeing what is beyond impossible.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 4:01:13 PM
"Could we hire them to do something? Hey, how do we get "kobold" of you? I mean a hold of you. We may need a hand with some things sometimes." Wil shouts as the kobolds begin to disappear.
With that conversion done.. no matter the results Wil focuses on the upcoming.

"I'm willing to share, who needs what? Protection of Energy to someone up front on the way. Shield of Faith, True Strike is available too... let me know. How sure are we that this dragon is going to show up right away?

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:37AO/29/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,MW,KN,*HY,FA,,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 5:12:46 PM
"Protection from Energy would be nice." Mak admitted. "But friend Rolth should get first shot at that. I'm a bit more nimble than he and more likely to dodge out of the way. What would help me is to know if the dragon is evil. If it is, then I'll be able to choose my weapon better as it appears as if my sword has been blessed against evil."

With sword in one hand and bow in the other, Mak waited on his friends. Once everyone was ready he took up a position in the front rank.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 13; CMD: 27 d20+4=5 ; d20+17=22 ;
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 7:12:11 PM
Rolth will happily accept Wil's offer of a protection from energy (Fire), and appreciates Mak's deferral. Not having darkvision, only lowlight, at the moment, he will move up not-so-quietly to support whoever wants to take a peek around the corner, staying just around the corner behind the scout. As he moves up, he will keep a sharp ear and eye out for threats or clues to the dragon's whereabouts.

Stealth = 5
Perception = 22

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 10:27:48 PM
"We have the ability to give several people resistance to energy. The question might be how to distribute them."

=====
Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Quench, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 10:47:01 PM
Ayotnom says, "I have 2 extended resist energy and 2 normal resist energy. It sounds like between the lot of us we have the means to give a decent amount of the party some protection against energy, though the problem is Grovas can use multiple types of energy so how do we choose the right one?"

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Fly, Extended Resist Energy, Extended Resist Energy

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (FIRE) | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 7/7 DC18 | Hero Poin
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 11:02:23 AM
Falco will offer two people protection of energy of their choice and cast protection from energy fire on himself.

"We should have gotten a way to contact the kobolds, mercenaries could be of use at some point."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 11:06:46 AM
I guess we just pick a few and spread them around? we've never fought something with so many types of energy attacks. I also have two slots of resist energy. We should give everyone one casting of it.

Elyas casts one on himself, giving him resistance to electricity

He will cast one on another party member, once someone chooses which type they want protection from

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 1/2X Resist Energy,2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
See invisibility (2 hours)
Resist electricity (30) (2 hours)

DM Jeremy
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 11:50:12 AM

Wil calls out the the departing kobolds, asking how they may get a hold of them if they wished to hire them. In response, a business card comes flying out of the darkness, like a shuriken, hitting him in the chest, with a barely audible thud, as it bounces harmlessly off his armor. Picking up the card it reads, "Rogues for hire. No job too big, no job too small, as long as the coin is good." It than lists an address in Dragon Bay. Wil offers some protection magic.

Mak mentions that protection magic would be nice but Rolth should have first dibs.He wishes he knew which he knew for certain if the dragon was evil, as his sword is good verses evil.

Rolth happily accepts WIl's offer, and appreciates Mak's thoughtfulness. He joins anyone who wishes to look around the corner.

Kiwina claims to have multiple protection spells, but doesn't how best to distribute them.

Ayotnom also has some protection magic available, but questions which energy type to use, since Grovas has several options.

Falco offers some protection magic as well, and wishes they had gotten some contact information from the kobolds. Just as he mentioned that, the business card hits Wil.

Elyas cast some protection magic on himself and suggest that everyone simply pick an energy type. He than offers yet another casting of protection.

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As our intrepid heroes are about to look around the corner to see what lies ahead, they hear a feminine voice say, ”Grovas, why can’t you follow our father's example?! I mean really is it so hard to stick to hunting wild game? And what were you thinking when you decided to involve a group of adventures?! Did you learn nothing from Vurm’s misadventures?

You than hear Haltavar's voice answer, ”Sister, Vurm is a fool and a coward, and these so-called Eight Petaled Rose are no threat to one such as I! I want to spread fear in the hearts of all, and what better way than to vanquish a band of heroes. Ledra, you really need to go hunting with me next time. Those liontaurs are delicious, and when I tire of picking my teeth with their bones, I intend to taste minotaur and centaur meat as well” You than hear a sniffing sound and hear Haltavar's voice hushing Ledra as he says, They have arrived at last, I can smell them. They are just outside my chamber.

Haltavar calls out: ”You might as well come out of your holes, Eight Petaled Rose, and save both of us the time, and just let me kill you, for I am Grovas, Son of Vurm, and I plan on dining on your flesh tonight!”

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 4:00:27 PM
Wil casts Protection of Energy(fire) on Rolth and then Shield of Faith on Mak as he quickly retreats to the back of the group. "I could probably use Protection too... maybe of the Lightning type but make sure all the fighters are covered first."
"Maybe we should wait on responding this time instead of rushing right in. I am personally going to take a breath and cast a spiritual weapon in a moment.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 8:33:40 PM
Ayotnom casts extended protection from fire on himself and says, "Who else needs energy protection that doesn't have it yet? I have 3 more castings. If no one else claims them I'll just use a bunch of different types on myself." If no one claims his spells he adds cold, acid and electricity to his own protections

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Fly, Extended Resist Energy, Extended Resist Energy - cast

Spells in Effect:
Extended Mage Armor - 12 hours : +4 AC
Extended Resist Energy - 2 hours: resist fire 10

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 26 d20+24=26 ; d20+24=39 ;
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 9:22:56 PM
Rolth thanks Elyas for the offer of resist energy and whispers in his ear 'Acid'. He smiles at Mak and says, "You told us so, haha. Clever soldier." To the others, he says, "Let me see what talking can accomplish. Maybe buffs now and other spells later, so we can start any fight pumped up if I fail." He then casts Eagle's Splendor on himself and calls out,

"Grovas-Haltavar, why do you seek to sadden your sister? Do you hate her so much? Show some care for the one who clearly cares for you. For if you fight us, you will make her disappointed and sad. On the one hand, you may be victorious and eat us, although I must warn you that fear is not something that the Eight Petaled Rose are wont to feel for more than a passing moment, our hearts steeled by Domi and the Warper-Sar. If you defeat us nonetheless, you perceive that you will sadden the heart of your wise sister, Ledra, who has counseled a different path. And if on the other hand we should prevail and vanquish you, it is clear that your sister holds you close to her heart and would be deeply saddened. I can understand a monster that wants to eat its prey, but what kind of monster would you have to prove be to do such a terrible things to one's own loving sister? Let us find another path that fills whatever hole in your heart would make you even consider such a path. What say you, will you parley?"

Rolth digs deep put extra heart into his words, knowing that this will be a tough case to make with the malevolent dragon. (Hero point for a reroll of the diplomacy check)

(Diplomacy = 39)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 11:36:23 PM
While Rolth distracts Grovas, Kiwina will cast buffs as follows (and in this order in case they are interrupted): resist energy on himself (electricity), resist energy on Mak (his choice), bull's strength on himself.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday January 12th, 2023 4:36:35 AM
Tsak will cast Resist Energy (Elec) on himself. He draws his falchion and waits to see the result of Rolth's speechifying. You never can tell, the lad has a way with words. Oh and there's a sister!
He looks at Mak Two dragons, this gets better and better. Do we get steak knives too?

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:37AO/29/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,MW,KN,*HY,FA,,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x
Thursday January 12th, 2023 8:45:58 AM
"I'd been perfectly happy to have been wrong." The noble soldier admitted to Rolth and Tsak. "We can assume they can change shape since that was Halvatar's voice proclaiming he's Grovas, son of Vermin." Mak said as he intentionally mispronounced the name of Grovas' sire.

When Rolth attempted to address the dragon(s) Mak stayed silent as he moved up next to the barbarian bard.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (FIRE)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 7/7 DC18 |
Thursday January 12th, 2023 9:45:06 AM
Falco blances when he realizes it is multiple dragons. He speaks quietly.

"They really are majestic creatures, I hope it doesn't come to killing them."

He casts shield of faith on himself and readies his bow.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday January 12th, 2023 11:09:00 AM
Elyas casts Resist energy on rolth as his companion tries the diplomatic route.

Stick close together for a moment, if a fight breaks out I will Hasten our limbs

because this is definitely about to break out... he thinks. Not that he doesn't believe in Rolth, more because it seems unlikely that a dragon that has been playing with them for several days is going to change his mind so easily...

DM Jeremy
Thursday January 12th, 2023 1:04:25 PM

Wil casts energy protection on Rolth, and shield of faith on Mak. He would like to cast protection on himself, but want's to make sure all the fighters get some first. He suggests not rushing in.

Ayonom cast protection form fire on himself and offers up some more. If no one takes his offer, he will cast more protection on himself.

Rolth praises Mak for being right about Haltavar, than tries to get chatty with Grovas, after casting eagle's splendor on himself..

Kiwina casts some protection and buff spells on himself, and casts protection on Mak.

Tsak casts protection magic on himself, and preps himself for battle. He isn't thrilled about having to face two dragons.

Mak lets Rolth know that he would have been happy to be wrong. He points out that the dragon's can obviously shape change.

Falco hopes they don't have to kill the dragons, as he feels they are majestic creatures. He casts shield of faith on himself, and readies his bow.

Elyas casts protection on Rolth as well, Than mentions that everyone should stay close together, for the moment, as he will cast Haste when things go sideways.

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"Fancy words, won't sway me!" Grovas spats, "I intend to be infamous, I desire to be feared, as I should, and after I dispatch you heroes, no one will dare stand before me!"

Ledra speaks up, "You are my brother Grovas, and even though I think you a fool, I will stand by your side, however, you should listen to that one, he speaks true. I have no desire to kill sentient beings, and I refuse to consume them, but I will fight by your side if you won't return to reality. Our father was bested twice by a band of adventures, and completely changed his ways out of fear for his life. He spoke to us from the day we hatched that we should stay away from the very path you are running head long towards, and he instilled in us the fear, he shares, of adventures. Why have you forsaken the teachings of your youth? There is still time, you can still make amends for your actions These Eight Petaled Rose chaps seem like reasonable fellows, I'm sure they can come up with a way to end this without bloodshed."

Grovas retorts, "Sister you still fail to understand that it is bloodshed that I crave!"

The two dragons continue to talk, though Ledra's words seem to be falling on deaf ears. Rolth's words also seem to have little affect on Grovas. When the two dragons talk it sounds like the bickering of siblings, and your pretty sure the back and forth will go on for some time, allowing for further prep time. However, you are also pretty sure that they will drop everything , if and when danger befalls them.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:37AO/29/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,MW,KN,*HY,FA,,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x
Thursday January 12th, 2023 1:37:32 PM
Mak considered the shapechanging abilities how they might be used against them and then he scratched a word onto the stone wall with his sword. "That's my safe word if one of them thinks to use my visage."

Rolth Highlight to display spoiler: {Bananna}

Meanwhile Mak struggled to follow Rolth's words. Perhaps the dragon understood them. Mak didn't want to add to Rolth's speech as it seemed a fine one....he thought.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Resist Energy(Cold) 20. Minutes, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday January 12th, 2023 1:44:37 PM
"I cast my Protection from Energy on Rolth for Fire.. FYI. I don't believe I have another I can cast on myself, right? If so I could use some protection from Electric. In turn Ayotnom, I can cast Shield of Faith upon you."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith - used, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 26 d4+1=2 ; d20+24=32
Thursday January 12th, 2023 8:18:37 PM
Rolth pauses to cast a mirror image on himself, resulting in two duplicates that might protect him a little bit if it comes to fighting. He nods his thanks to Elyas for the resist energy, and continues to speechify, "Grovas, you speak as if we are the last heroes in the Wold. We ARE mighty, and if it comes to bloodshed, well, ours won't be the only blood spilled this day. Now you would involve your sister in this madness. I would be loathe to strike her down, for she seems quite a lovely wyrm, but you drag her along to a mutual doom if you should attack us. And all for naught! For if we fall, more heroes will rise in our place. We have fought next to the Iron Dragons themselves! And the Tree Wardens, you may have heard of them too, from your father who learned this lesson too late. We came together to fight the corrupted Sarr, and I have no doubt that they would avenge us if we fall. Perhaps you care not for your own life, but think of your sister, who you have tied to this doom."

(Diplomacy = 32)

Effect Tracking:
Resist Energy (Acid) 30hp per attack 1/500r
Eagle's Splendor (+4 CHA) 2/50r
Protection from Energy (Fire) 96 hp 3/800r
Heroism 4/500r
Expeditious Retreat 3/50r
Mirror Image 2 images 1/50r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday January 12th, 2023 9:15:06 PM
Tsak adds a word under Mak's. 'pineapple' That's mine

Hmmf, he desires bloodshed does he? Where was he when we were neck deep in, in Deep? Is there anyone else that we can aim him at to further our causes and give him something of what he craves? whispers Tsak to the petals.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday January 12th, 2023 9:22:44 PM
Ayotnom casts extended resist electricity on Wil then uses his last 2 resist energies on himself.

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy
3rd: Fly, Extended Resist Energy - cast, Extended Resist Energy - cast

Spells in Effect:
Self:
Extended Mage Armor - 12 hours : +4 AC
Extended Resist Energy - 2 hours: resist fire 10
Resist Energy - 1 hour : resist electricity 10
Resist Energy - 1 hour : resist cold 10
Wil:
Extended Resist Energy - 2 hours: resist electricity 10

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday January 12th, 2023 10:33:58 PM
Kiwina uses his last resist energy on Falco.

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Active:
Resist Energy (electrical, 10)
Bull's Strength (tattoo)

+ Resist Energy on Mak and Falco
=====
Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy (used)
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy (used), Resist Energy (used), Soften Earth and Stone
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Quench, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

DM Jeremy
Friday January 13th, 2023 10:23:08 AM

Mak takes some precautions in case Grovas uses his shapeshifting ability in combat. He thinks Rolth's words are dandy, though he doesn't seem to fully understand them.

Wil casst protection on Rolth and himself, and offers shield of faith to Ayotnom,

Rolth cast mirror image on himself, than continues his pretty words.

Tsak adds shares his safe word, and than. He wonders if their is some other goal they can aim Grovas towards.

Ayotnom casts protection magics.

Kiwina casts resist energy on Falco.

************************************

Ledra continues to try to sway Grovas and between Rolth and her, Grovas almost considers turning over a new leaf, but his thirst for infamy is too strong. "Enough!" He roars. "My hunger will not be sated by fancy words, for I hunger for the fear of others. The fear I've created in Frog Hollow is delicious, but it isn't enough. No, it isn't even close. I will have all of Liontaur Island trembling when they hear my name, and when that is accomplished, all of the Taur Islands will quake at the meer mention of my name. I tell you now, my hunger won't be sated until the Wold, in it's entirety, trembles at my name! So come my little flowers. Come and let's begin the dance of death. I will be fair and allow you to enter my chamber, because in that tunnel you are hiding, I could easily cook you all where you stand!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 7/7 DC18 |
Friday January 13th, 2023 10:40:51 AM
Falco quietly adds electric protection to himself as the others talk. He whispers to the others. "This guy sounds like a real piece of work."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:43AO/35/26T/--FF|CMD 41|Rapier +1|20/15/10/-/20(H)|(AG,MW,KN,*HY,FA,,WN,FD,H,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(E d20+9=26 ;
Friday January 13th, 2023 11:47:45 AM
"You made your decision." Mak called out as he stepped around the corner and swished his blade. "But if it's fear you want to instill in others, you've failed. I am ready for your fire breath you foul creature and you shall pay Pantheon's price for your evil deeds!"

OOC: Intimidation +9=26

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Resist Energy(Cold) 19.9 Minutes, Haste 2 Minutes, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Edit: Updated Info to reflect Haste bonus'

Elyas (Ben A.) (31/85 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday January 13th, 2023 11:52:24 AM
Welp, I don't think even Rolth's great skill will sway these two from a fight... let's give him one to remember!

Elyas casts Haste on the party

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 0/2X Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
See invisibility (2 hours)
Resist electricity (30) (2 hours)

On Party
Resist Acid (30) - Rolth (2 hours)
Haste (12 rounds)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=29 ; d8+3=4 ; d20-6=14 ;
Friday January 13th, 2023 3:35:05 PM
"Sounds like we have to make a dragon sandwich with you'all," Wil says.
"Let's get this over with. My friends have lost their will to wait."

Wil summons his first Spiritual Weapon, he moves it out into the chamber and it fires.

SW1: (AC: 29 - Hit: 4 - AC: 14)(+1 Haste)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith - used, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Saturday January 14th, 2023 1:07:59 AM
"Oh, I'm shaking in my boots," Kiwina calls out, despite not wearing any. "With laughter," he clarifies. He readies his weapons -- trident and light mace. But talk of fairness coming from the dragon seems odd now, as he doubts there was fairness at the farmsteads.

=====
Active:
Resist Energy (electrical, 10)
Bull's Strength (tattoo)

+ Resist Energy on Mak and Falco
=====
Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy (used)
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy (used), Resist Energy (used), Soften Earth and Stone
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Quench, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 27
Saturday January 14th, 2023 11:55:00 AM
Rolth is angry that his fine words made no difference to this loutish wyrm. He enters a rage, singing an improvised inspiring tune, 'Double Rainbow', as he moves into the chamber. He will position himself where he can charge locations where Grovas is likely to be next round, separated from Mak and the others to avoid making good breath weapon targets, and where it will be hard to get flanked.

(Inspire Courage for the party: +2 competence bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage; +2 morale bonus on charm and fear saves)

Double Rainbow
A storm was brewing
On Liontaur Isle
A pair of families slain
In just a short while

Boy came calling
In Chessford town
Seeking out heroes
Of greatest reknown

Answered the call
Did the Eight Petaled Rose
Rose to the challenge
Lured in by their foes

Two dragons awaited
Spawn of Vurm’s demise
One full of bloodlust
Another more wise

Offered a choice
‘Tween mercy and death
Brother doomed sister
With hate-filled last breath

When sun next rises
In misty sky o’er there
Double rainbow will arc
Where they died in their lair"

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage
Haste 1/12r
Resist Energy (Acid) 30hp per attack 2500r
Eagle's Splendor (+4 CHA) 3/50r
Protection from Energy (Fire) 96 hp 4/800r
Heroism 5/500r
Expeditious Retreat 4/50r
Mirror Image 2 images 2/50r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday January 15th, 2023 8:52:51 PM
Ayotnom asks, "Do we know if Grovas's sister is also one of those dragons that can use multiple types of breathe weapons or is she some kind of normal type of dragon?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=27 ;
Sunday January 15th, 2023 11:43:36 PM
(Stealth=27)

Tsak too enters the cave and spreads out. He moves slowly and uses his experience in underground settings to stay hidden (Stealth) even as he moves out of cover. He angles to get a clean attack at the dragon from a flank so he can cause as much damage as possible.

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+22=39 ; d20+22=27 ; 10d10=47 ; d4=2 ; 5d6=16 ;
Monday January 16th, 2023 11:36:51 AM

Falco adds electricity protection to his arsenal, and makes a comment about Grovas.

Mak presents himself and taunts Grovas.

Elyas wants to give Grovas and Ledra a fight to remember, as he casts Haste on his friends.

Wil feels it's time to get the party started, and launches the first attack, as he summons a spiritual weapon. However the force crossbow bolt goes wide.

Kiwina mocks Grovas, as he prepares his weapons.

Rolth begins raging and singing, as he enters Grovas's chamber.

Ayotnom asks if anyone knows if Ledra can use multiple breath weapons as well.

Tsak tries to sneak into the room.

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As Wil, Tsak, Rolth, and Mak enter the chamber, they see that the room is roughly 100ft X 100ft with a 40ft ceiling. they see 2 almost identical huge dragons. Even though they are very similar in appearance, there are slight differences, and you can see that one is clearly the one that carried Haltavar away, and the other one opens his mouth and says, in Grovas's voice "Your not fooling anyone half-orc, we see you! So you claim you're ready for fire Mak, how about this!" With that, Grovas opens his mouth and a long stream of acid fires out of his mouth heading straight for Mak. Mak takes 47 damage. (DC 22 reflex save for half)

Ledra stares ahead not sure what to do. You easily surmise that Ledra was trying to get Grovas away from Frog Hollow, so she could try to talk some sense to him. With that failure, she now seems a bit shocked to find herself in combat.
Everyone must all make a DC 19 will save or be shaken for 16 rounds, as Grovas activates his frightful presence aura.

AC ?/?/? CMD?
Ledra HP 200/200
Grovas HP 200/200

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 7/7 DC18 | d20+12=14 ; d20+10=25 ; 10d6=32 ;
Monday January 16th, 2023 12:51:13 PM
{Save: 15 Fail}

Falco is suddenly less confident about this fight then he was a moment ago. Still he slips around the corner and calls on the warper-sar. [bb] "Burn that murdering dragon with your power my god!" [/b] Evoking a vertical column of divine fire.

{Damage: 32 Spell Resistance: 25 DC20 Reflex for half}

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Shaken
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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+11=14 ; d20+11=14 ;
Monday January 16th, 2023 2:23:18 PM
Elyas is frightened by the presence of the dragons, even though he went in expecting it!
(will save = 14, fail)

He hangs back, starting a summoning spell.

Mak(JamesM)(89/111)|AC:38AO/30/21T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|28/-/-/-/-|(AG,MW,KN,*HY,WN,IC,H,CG,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+15+2d6(Evil)(15) d20+12=24 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+28=45 ; d20+28=30 ; d6+15=21 ; 2d6=4 ;
Monday January 16th, 2023 3:50:14 PM
Mak leapt into action inspired by Rolth and urged to great speed by Elyas as he ducked a shoulder to avoid most the acid as it washed over and down his arm. He charged across the distance to Grovas while the acid burned him as he moved with his rapier out and ready. With his bow tucked behind him in his off hand Mak dashed up to the evil dragon.

Mak's black whip thin blade lashed out and swiped across Grovas' flank as it left a bloody line in the dragon's flesh.

"You are fat and slow, Greengas." Mak taunted the dragon.

OOC:
WILL Save +12, DC19, Roll 24. Success!
Reflex Save +15, DC 22, Roll 18 +4(Hero Point)=22, Success!
Mak - Grovas, Roll 45(Threat, 30 to crit). Damage 21+4(evil) Normal, or 42+4(Evil) if Crit.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Inspiring Courage, Charging, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Resist Energy(Cold) 19.8 Minutes, Haste 1.9 Minutes, , | Condition: Just a scratch | |

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 8; CMD: 23 d20+14=33 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=32 ; d8+23=29 ; d8+23=29 ; d8+23=26 ; d4+10=12 ; d4+10=12 ; d4+10=12 ; d4+10=14 ; d4+14=17 ; d4+14=15 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ;
Monday January 16th, 2023 4:12:19 PM
Rolth merely grins widely when the wave of fear washes over the party. Grovas talks a big game, but Rolth is a confident Officer of the WLA--with dreams of being a Champion. He will not be deterred by the likes of this dragonlet. (WILL Save = 33, success)

He calls out to Ledra, "Fair Ledra, help us subdue Grovas and secure acceptable terms of surrender from him, and he may yet live. Otherwise, his mad bloodlust will force us to destroy him. You are wise, surely you can see that is the only path out of this mess of his creation!"

Regardless of her answer, and to prove his point, Rolth continues to sing his inspiring war song as he and his two mirror images Liontaur Charge up to within lunging range of Grovas, and he makes a full attack. (rage, power attack, haste, heroism, inspire courage, charge, lunge)

+1 Morning star to hit (haste) +19 = 26, damage 1d8+21 = 27
+1 Morning star to hit +19 = 38, damage 1d8+21 = 27
+1 Morning star iterative to hit +14 = 26, damage 1d8+21 = 26
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +16 = 26, damage 1d4+8 = 10 B,S +1d6 electrical = 2
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +16 = 20, damage 1d4+8 = 10 B,S +1d6 electrical = 2
(magic) Bite to hit +16 = 36, crit confirm 31, damage 1d4+8 = 10+12 crit B,P,S +1d6 electrical = 2
(magic) Rake 1 to hit +16 = 31, damage 1d4+12 = 15 B,S +1d6 electrical = 3
(magic) Rake 2 to hit +16 = 32, damage 1d4+12 = 13 B,S +1d6 electrical = 2

(note, I accidentally added +2 to on each damage roll when rolled, but fixed it in the final results table above)

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage +2
Haste 2/12r
Resist Energy (Acid) 30hp per attack 2500r
Eagle's Splendor (+4 CHA) 4/50r
Protection from Energy (Fire) 96 hp 5/800r
Heroism 6/500r
Expeditious Retreat 5/50r
Mirror Image 2 images 3/50r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+13=26 ;
Monday January 16th, 2023 8:21:37 PM
(Will: 26)

Ayotnom moves forward and casts extended shield on himself and enters the room,

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast, Resist Energy - cast, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Fly, Extended Resist Energy - cast, Extended Resist Energy - cast

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+17=27 ; d8+3=11 ;
Monday January 16th, 2023 9:12:39 PM
(Attack=27, Dmg=11)

Tsak moves further into the room but still keeps space between himself and his companions. He draws his bow (free action) and fires at Grovas.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+7=26 ;
Monday January 16th, 2023 9:15:17 PM
(Will Save=26 success)

(OOC forgot the will save, got caught up in the action)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=27 ;
Monday January 16th, 2023 9:54:54 PM
(Will save = 27)

Surrounded by the insubstantial spirits of three other centaurs, Kiwina moves up to enter the room and realizes that even with the haste he will not reach Grovas and be able to attack. Nor can he get that far without coming under attack from Ledra if that is what she intends. He slows and addresses Ledra as he approaches.

"I cannot ask you not to defend your brother, but I will only target him with non-lethal attacks unless and until you attack me."

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Active:
Resist Energy (electrical, 10)
Bull's Strength (tattoo)
Inspire Courage +2 from Rolth
Haste 2/12r from Elyas

+ Resist Energy on Mak and Falco
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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy (used)
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy (used), Resist Energy (used), Soften Earth and Stone
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Quench, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=32 ; d20+16=26 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+15=32 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+11=12 ;
Monday January 16th, 2023 10:43:17 PM
Will Save: 32
Wil is unaffected by the fear of the dragon, which is a bit surprising but he grins and summons a second spiritual weapon

SW1: (AC: 26 - Hit: 11 - AC: 21 - Hit: 7 )(+3 buffs)
SW2: (AC: 32 - Hit: 6)(OOC: 32 is crit without buffs)(AC:18)/(Second: AC:12 - miss)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith - used, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+10=21 ; 10d10=58 ; 10d10=64 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 11:13:55 AM

Falco is a bit shaken but manages to drop a flame strike on Grovas. the dragon doesn't seem to take any damage from the flame portion of the spell, and somehow manages to escape half of the divine damage.

Elyas is also shaken up a bit, but begins summoning some back up.

Mak brushes off the fear aura, and half the acid damage He charges Grovas taunting him in the process, landing a crit for good measure. Grovas is most definitely evil, but you don't know about Ledra yet.

Rolth brushes off the fear aura. He appeals to Ledra, asking her to assist in subduing Grovas, as he charges her brother. He lands one morning star blow, confirms a crit on his bite, and lands both rakes.

Ayotnom casts shield on himself, as he moves forward.

Tsak moves forward and fires an arrow at Grovas, finding a weak spot in the beast's armor like scales.

Kiwina moves into the room and addresses Ledra.

Wil fires his force crossbow and summons a second one. He misses with the first bolt, but sticks the second, failing to crit.

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Grovas howls in pain at the onslaught he has received. He takes a 5ft step back and belches out a 50ft cone of cold. Rolth Mak and Kiwina all take 58 damage (DC 22 reflex for half) Tsak sees and feels the cold approaching, but the cone peters out just before hitting him.

Ledra is obviously torn. You see her looking back and forth between her beloved brother and the Petals. It is clear she is considering Rolth's words, but finally she appears to steel herself, as she moves herself into position and belches out a 50ft cone of acid. Kiwina and Tsak take 64 damage (DC 22 reflex for half)

Both dragons have these stats:
AC 27/11/26 CMD?
Ledra HP 200/200
Grovas HP 52/200

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+24=43 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+24=38 ; d20+24=31 ; 2d6+24=33 ; 2d4+24=29 ; 2d4+24=27 ; 2d4+24=29 ; 2d4+24=28 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 12:21:53 PM
Elyas finishes his summoning spell. a large dire tiger appears, glowing in celestial light. with a simple command from Elyas it launches itself at Grovas. It uses its divine power to smite the dragon, then launches in biting clawing and slashing at the big dragon.

Bite to hit: 43, 33 damage
Claw to hit: 39, 29 damage
Claw to hit: 40, 27 damage
Rake to hit: 38, 29 damage
Rake to hit: 31, 28 damage

Then Elyas casts a spell targeting Ledra, attempting once to remove her from the fight without causing her death, but at fairly long odds...

He casts flesh to stone, attempting to turn her into a statue with a failed fortitude save (DC 22)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: 0/2X Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
See invisibility (2 hours)
Resist electricity (30) (2 hours)

On Party
Resist Acid (30) - Rolth (2 hours)
Haste (11 rounds)

Summon
Celestial Dire Tiger, Augment summons, Smite evil (18 rounds)
(AC 17, 133 HP, Resist energy (all) 15, DR 10/Evil

Mak(JamesM)(70/111)|AC:43AO/35/26T/--FF|CMD 41|Rapier +1|22/17/12/-/22(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,IC,FD,H,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+15+2d6(Evi d20+15=34 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+12=15 ; d6+15=18 ; d6+15=17 ; d6+15=20 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=9 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 12:27:34 PM
Mak took a five foot step forward and lunged with his rapier just as the cone of cold lanced out at him. Once more the nimble warrior managed to sidestep the majority of the attack and bolstered by Kiwina's magic the cold wasn't as devastating as it could have been. In return the Ebonblade rapier sliced through the air and added to the bloody lines it created a moment before.

OOC:
Cone of Cold, DC 22, Roll 34, Success! 58/2=29-10(Resist Cold)=19 hp
Mak - Grovas, Roll 31, 35, 28, 15. Hit, hit, hit, miss. Damage 18+11(Evil), 17+5(Evil), 20+9(Evil)=55+25(Evil)=80 Hp total.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Resist Energy(Cold) 19.7 Minutes, Haste 1.8 Minutes, , | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 7/7 DC18 | d20+7=8 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 12:50:57 PM
"Ledra, stop! Dragons are magnificent creatures there is not sense in killing each other!"

Falco double moves into the room hoping he can close the space in time to heal the petals. He feels his words rang hollow but it was worth a try. {Diplomacy: 8}

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Shaken
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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (85/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+15=31 ; d20+24=25 ; d20+24=41 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 7:11:05 PM
Rolth dodges the worst of the cold. then watches the dire tiger and Mak utterly ruin Grovas. There does not seem much chance that the dragon will survive that onslaught, so he turns to Ledra to continue to plead his case that she need not die today. He drops his rage, touches himself with calming touch to end his fatigue, and speaks,

"Ledra, your brother is finished, and with him goes the need for further bloodshed. As Falco said, your kind are magnificent creatures that are rare in this world, and you seem unusual even for a dragon. The Wold would be a lesser place without you. The choice is yours, will you yield, that we might part ways as fellow admirers of the Wold rather than mortal enemies?"

Rolth realizes that the start of his speech might have come across as unsatisfactory, and digs deep to really lay on the charm. (OOC Burn a hero point to reroll Diplomacy = 41)

Kiwina (Steve M) 41/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+10=13 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+17=30 ; d8=2 ; d6=3 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 7:12:22 PM
(Save vs cold = 13; save vs acid w/ hero point = 31 -- takes 90 damage)

Using a spring attack and the haste, Kiwina is able to cover considerable distance without provoking an AoO...

... with flanking, strength, inspired courage, weapon, and haste bonuses, Kiwina hits AC 30 for (d8 weapon + d6 sneak attack + 8 =) 13 points of non-lethal damage with the trident.

No doubt Grovas feels like he was tickled.

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Active:
Resist Energy (electrical, 10)
Bull's Strength (tattoo)
Inspire Courage +2 from Rolth
Haste 3/12r from Elyas

+ Resist Energy on Mak and Falco
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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy (used)
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy (used), Resist Energy (used), Soften Earth and Stone
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Quench, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 49/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+13=14 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 9:03:48 PM
(Reflex Save=14 FAIL)

The acid spray engulfs Tsak and halts his forward momentum. He sees the petals continue to take the fight to Grovus and from the looks of the hits landed the evil little beastie is done. Despite the pain of the breath attack Tsak stays his hand. He puts his crossbow away and draws his sword but doesn't advance. Tsak will give Ledra a few seconds to respond to Rolth. Hopefully she makes the right choice.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 9:21:29 PM
Ayotnom casts Fly and then takes to the air in a 60 foot diagonally ascending trajectory ending up about 42 feet in the air and 42 feet forward in a different diagonal

Spells Prepared:
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield - cast, Resist Energy - cast, Resist Energy - cast
3rd: Fly - cast, Extended Resist Energy - cast, Extended Resist Energy - cast

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+15=20 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+15=29 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+11=15 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 11:09:32 PM
Wil takes a 5-foot step to the doorway and summons a third spiritual weapon. He targets the new dragon in the fight with all of them figuring the others had the big guy.
"That's ok my little friends we will do better next time," Wil said in a friendly tone.
"Yes will we," he added as if he was arguing with himself... his tone more menacing.
"This is the path we all agreed on," he continued to himself. "Let's just work together to take them down. ... I know, right dragons..."

SW1:(3 turns) (AC: 20 - Hit: -- - AC: 22 - Hit: -- )(+3 buffs)
SW2: (2 turns) (AC: 29 - Hit: 4)(Second: AC:23 - miss)
SW3: (1 turn) (AC: 25 - Hit: -- - AC: 21 - Hit: -- )(+3 buffs)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith - used, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Mak(JamesM)(70/111)|AC:43AO/35/26T/--FF|CMD 41|Rapier +1|20/15/10/-/20(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,FD,H,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 8:05:15 AM
With frost rimed hair and reddened skin from the acid, Mak turned to look at Ledra in the moments of Grovas' death. He could have said many things to Grovas' sister, but in the wake of the dragons death all he could do was stand and breathe while others pleaded with the remaining dragon. Yes, she should leave, but she was a dragon and presumably there was treasure here and she might be reluctant to walk away from her shiny things.

So Mak watched, and waited while Ledra made the decision to live or not.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Resist Energy(Cold) 19.6 Minutes, Haste 1.7 Minutes. | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | |

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (85/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 8:42:30 AM
Rolth shouts at Wil, "No, give her one more chance to do the right thing!"

DM Jeremy Battle Map 2d8+13=27 ;
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 10:57:56 AM

Elyas's summons appears and tips Grovas a new one.

Mak goes to work on Grovas, turning him into a pin cushion.

Falco yells out to Ledra to stop. He believes that dragons are amazing and he doesn't want to end her as well.

Rolth tries to smooth talk Ledra into giving up the fight.

Kiwina rushes forward and lands an attack on Grovas.

Tsak is hit hard by Ledra's acid, but refuses to retaliate, hoping Rolth's words hit home.

Ayotnom takes to the sky.

Wil turns his spiritual weapons on Ledra and opens fire hitting once

Mak waits to see Ledra's reaction.

Rolth tells Wil to hold, giving Ledra time to think.

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Grovas doesn't just collapse when he dies. Instead his whole body thrashes around and trembles violently, much like when you remove the head from a bird. Of course when a creature of Grovas's size thrashes about in a death throw, things can get dangerous. Mak, Kiwana, Rolth and Elyas's dire tiger must all make a DC 22 reflex save or be trampled for 27 damage, and be pinned between his body and the ground, as the thrashing comes to a halt. A successful save negates.

When Grovas falls, Ledra lets out a blood chilling scream, "Nooooooooooooo." Than in a much more somber and obviously grief stricken tone she says, "I tried to warn you brother, why couldn't you see the wisdom in my words? Why didn't you listen to father? Now you are gone and for what?" You can clearly see tears in her eyes.
Without addressing the Petals, Ledra produces a scroll, reads it, and than disappears. DC 20 spellcraft Highlight to display spoiler: {She cast teleport}

What do our intrepid heroes wish to do now?

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+11=31 ;
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 11:20:37 AM
Elyas' Dire Tiger jumps nimbly out of the way, probing the body of Grovas to make sure it is dead. Elyas recalls it before it starts to eat the body. [Reflex save = 31, pass]

Elyas just shakes his head sadly as the second dragon cries out. It didn't have to go this way. Elyas is at least glad that the petals didn't unleash their fury on Ledra before she was able to leave.

[auto-pass the spellcraft roll with a +20 modifier] She's gone, teleported out. Somehow I doubt that is the last we will hear of her though... we gave her the option of leaving, but we also killed her brother, and her father was also killed by a group like ours. that kind of thing can be a seed for worse violence in the future.

Once the body is done thrashing, Elyas will examine it with Detect Magic active to look for anything worth taking.

Mak(JamesM)(43/111)|AC:43AO/35/26T/--FF|CMD 41|Rapier +1|20/15/10/-/20(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,FD,H,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)( d20+15=19 ;
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 12:37:54 PM
Mak watched Ledra vanish, unfortunately he didn't also watch Grovas' convulsing body and was slammed against one wall and pinned beneath the huge creatures tail.

"a little help." he gasped out from beneath the rainbow hued scales.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Resist Energy(Cold) 19.6 Minutes, Haste 1.7 Minutes | Condition: Badly Injured | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 7/7 DC18 | d20+9=19 ; 5d6=11 ;
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 2:01:20 PM
{Spellcraft: 19 - Its that kind of encounter for Falco I guess}

Falco moves forward as far as he can with time to channel. "Ledra, I am sorry I was to far I could have saved your brother."

He channels catching Rolth and Mak though he does not chose to exclude the fallen he is just to far away. [i] Channel: 11 to Rolth and Mak - again my rolls suck}

"I would have given him a chance if I was closer."

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Shaken
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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (104/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+15=34 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d20+17=27 ;
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 6:14:50 PM
Rolth lithely avoids the flailing dragon's death throes, then moves to assist the pinned-down Mak. (Reflex save = 34, success!) He thanks Falco for the healing, and contributes some of his own to whoever wants to gather around.

(Channel Energy = 8hp of healing to all who want it.)

He then suggests that some keep watch while we search the fallen dragon and lair for treasure and information. He is still worried that the dragon might have taken some hostages, and will look for signs of those. He will cast detect magic to help find things of interest as well.

(Perception = 27)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+12=25 ; d20+12=25 ;
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 6:28:47 PM
"She fired first, " Wil shot back at Rolth. "If she is going to fire at us then I'm returning fire... " he continued then she disappeared. "She teleported but to where? Do you think she may attack the village?"
Wil summons a Lantern Archon, greets her when she appears, and asks her to search the area for the dragon. He keeps an eye out for trouble (Perception: 25) while conversing with himself about what they just saw.
"Did you see that dragon cry, I didn't know they could cry.. I know right?"

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith - used, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy - used
Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion

Kiwina (Steve M) 14/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+10=13 ;
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 8:40:16 PM
Kiwina, to, is caught in Grovas's death throes.

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Active:
Resist Energy (electrical, 10)
Bull's Strength (tattoo)
Inspire Courage +2 from Rolth
Haste 3/12r from Elyas

+ Resist Energy on Mak and Falco
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Ranger:
1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy (used)
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy (used), Resist Energy (used), Soften Earth and Stone
3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Quench, Spike Growth
Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 64/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d8+5=7 ; d20+17=18 ;
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 9:06:59 PM
(CLW=8, Perception=18)

Tsak casts cure light wounds on himself, then trots across just in time to recieve a little pick me up from Rolth as well. He then helps get Mak out from under the dragon. Whilst the others check the body and perform general lootage Tsak keeps his sword out and patrols near the cave openings to make sure nothing else sneaks up on them (perception).

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 11:42:03 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well that was anti-climatic. I didn't even do anything"

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Thursday January 19th, 2023 12:14:35 PM
(OoC... Well this is the second time, in my career as a DM, that I planned a beautiful dragon battle, fully expecting it to be an epic fight, possibly with some loss of life on the hero's side, only to have it end even before the whole party can get involved. BTW Ledra's teleportation was planned in the module. not that it would have mattered much, since you would have just given her the same treatment you did Grovas. Note to self, give dragons way more HP in the future!

Elyas realizes that Ledra used teleportation magic, as his tiger friend jumps free from the thrashing Grovas. He is glad that she got away but worries that they may see her again, what with the death of her brother and all. He mentions the death of her father Vurm, but then remembers from Froylot's research, that the Tree Wardens showed mercy to Vurm and that he is still alive, with a changed heart, that he tried to share with his kids.

Mak wasn't paying attention, and got pinned by Grovas's body. He asks for help.

Falco channles energy, and lamants that he couldn't heal Grovas. He would have liked to give the dragon a second chance.

Rolth jumps out of the way of the thrashing dragon, and than begins to search the cave.

Wil defends his actions with the facts, and wonders where Ledra teleported off to. He wonders if she might have telported to the village.

Kiwina is also caught in the death throes of Grovas

Tsak casts some healing magic on himself, than frees Mak.

Ayotnom lamants that he wasn't able to do anything this fight. Who knew dragons could be such push overs?

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With Mak freed, I will assume that Kiwina was given help as well. The searching of the cavern begins. Grovas has nothing on him that pings the on the magic radar, however the back wall pings some auras. at first glance, the back wall of the cave appears normal, which if not for the magic pinging, you probably would have completely ignored. However, due to the prompting of the detect magic, a second look is undertook, and Rolth spots something. A large rock, approximately 10ft by 10ft by 10ft, seems to be loose. Pushing it out of the way reveals a second smaller chamber, measuring roughly 20ft by 20ft with a 10 ft ceiling, with an entrance a large-sized creature would have to squeeze through. Inside the newly discovered chamber you find a small pile of valuables piled up in the middle of the room. In the pile you find a medium-sized short sword with a dull grey blade, a small-sized rapier, a super fancy and light suit of medium-sized chainmail, a circle of cloth, a large iron barrel, big enough to hold two medium-sized individuals, 18,000 gp worth of rubies, and 4000 gp in a chest. And don't forget you have a beautiful rainbow colored dragon hide, from a huge-sized dragon, available to you. if you chose to make armor from the hide, you can choose which energy type you wish to gain protection from. Once chosen, it will have that property permanently.

DC 23 to identify short sword Highlight to display spoiler: {Sword of Subtlety}
DC 28 to identify rapier Highlight to display spoiler: { Rapier of Puncturing}
DC 20 to identify chainmail Highlight to display spoiler: {Celestial Armor}
DC 27 to identify cloth circle Highlight to display spoiler: {Portable Hole}
DC 34 to identify the barrel Highlight to display spoiler: {Apparatus of the Crab}

Mak(JamesM)(62/111)|AC:43AO/35/26T/--FF|CMD 41|Rapier +1|16/11/6/-/16(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,FD,H,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(1
Thursday January 19th, 2023 12:53:14 PM
Mak thanked those that helped to pull the dragon off him and then moved to assist Kiwina as well. Each time a healing wave washed over him he paused a moment to relish in the painful sensation of his injuries fading. When they found the 10 x 10 x 10 rock and then managed to move it he was astounded that combined they had enough strength to push it aside.

"Maybe it was greased up." he commented to no one in particular.

When the treasure was revealed however Mak whistled and started to think about the others. He instantly thought of Falco when he saw the small rapier, As for the shortsword, though Mak was quite proficient from his time in the army, he couldn't see himself using anything other than his family blade in a hand to hand fight. He was intrigued by the chainmail, especially because it was so light, but he had a set. Perhaps Tsak would take an interest in it. If not, it being a complete set of mail would offer him more protection than his chain shirt. The cloth and barrel were interesting as well, but only due to whatever reasoning made the dragon retain those items.

Mak leaned against the wall and sheathed his sword as he gently prodded the many places on his body that had sustained injuries. He took a glancing blow to the head from the cold attack, but the first round of healing had cleared that right up. What was left were the bruises and acid burns. He'd have to see about those later. For now nothing seemed broken.

"Falco, this small blade might work for you. We should make sure none of this is cursed though. I've heard dragons sometimes lace their lairs with cursed items to discourage thieves." Mak said between shallow gasps as his muscles started to seize up as he stretched the bruises on his body.

"I need to keep moving." Mak said as he started for the exit. "I'll be outside."

With bow in hand Mak headed for the exit. "I might use one of these potions too. That dragon was a tough character. If I never fight another it'll be too soon."

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Resist Energy(Cold) 19.5 Minutes, Haste 1.6 Minutes, , | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | |

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+20=33 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=33 ;
Thursday January 19th, 2023 12:54:57 PM
Elyas manages to identify the sword (Sword of Subtlety), the chainmail (Celestial Armor), and the cloth circle (portable hole). the others escape him at the moment, but if the party can't identify them now he will try again with magical aide tomorrow.

Elyas tells the others about the items he identified, and remarks that he obviously has no need to claim any of them.

I suppose we should return and inform everyone about what happened here. Do we tell them that Haltavar was the dragon, or do we tell them that Haltavar is dead? both are true, but I wonder if telling them that the boy was really the scary dragon will cause distrust in the community... some things may be best left unsaid.

OOC: I feel you! boss fights are so hard to gauge in prep. I am running Reign of Winter for my RL party, and one of the boss fights in book 4 looked like it would be a hard fight. nah, over in a handful of rounds with no real danger to the party. Last week they took on the boss of book 5, which I thought they would handle well to the point I had some surprises queued up to make it at least last longer. nope, instead it was our first TPK... oops

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | 5d6=13 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=18 ;
Thursday January 19th, 2023 1:32:09 PM
As the group gathers Falco channels again. {Everyone 13 hp} [b] "If you are still hurt come to me and I will set you right, after our excursion I have plenty of healing to go around. He looks at a couple of the items but just doesn't have any idea now that he is not a wizard.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ;
Thursday January 19th, 2023 6:20:10 PM
Before the group separates Wil casts Positive Energy for 14 hp
He wonders where the archon went off to and if she found the dragon somewhere nearby.
“That hole is pretty cool,” he says.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ;
Thursday January 19th, 2023 9:05:24 PM
When Mak suggests looking in the portable hole, Rolth is seized with panic. "There could be hostages in there!" He runs over and helps open the hole to check and see who or what is inside. He will help out any who look like prisoners versus dragon minions.

Rolth then adds his knowledge to Elyas' to help identify the items. His assistance is enough to identify the barrel as an Apparatus of the Crab. They are still puzzled by the rapier, which barely eludes their combined talents (OOC: One more point of aid another to Elyas' Spellcraft check and we are there!) He will also channel energy twice more.

(Channel energy = 12hp of healing to all who want it)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 103/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Thursday January 19th, 2023 10:04:39 PM
Tsak bathes in the group healing offered by various party members. He's intrigued by the armor, but is it better than his mithril breastplate, he'll have to do some investigation! The sword looks interesting too, but probably not an item for a ranger. He sticks his head in the barrel and notices a lot of levers... interesting? Dragons have such interesting stuff!

After having a poke around Tsak checks on Mak to make sure the fighter is doing okay, then he grabs some jerky from his haversack and sits down to have a light snack and some much needed water. The feast with Merry Ol' Nick already seems so long ago.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ;
Thursday January 19th, 2023 11:15:44 PM
Before the group separates Wil casts Positive Energy for 14 hp
He wonders where the archon went off to and if she found the dragon somewhere nearby.
“That hole is pretty cool,” he says.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=37 ; d20+18=24 ;
Thursday January 19th, 2023 11:29:46 PM
Ayotnom says, "That rapier is a rapier of puncturing by the way."

He says, "Couldn't there also be hostages in the crab aparatus?" and he proceeds to open that barrel contraption to check if anyone is in there.

If no hostages are found in the barrel or hole then Ayotnom will start patrolling the perimeter of this rather large room looking for some sort of secret door where the children could potentially be stored.

(Perception: 24)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=37 ; d20+18=24 ;
Thursday January 19th, 2023 11:29:49 PM
Ayotnom says, "That rapier is a rapier of puncturing by the way."

He says, "Couldn't there also be hostages in the crab aparatus?" and he proceeds to open that barrel contraption to check if anyone is in there.

If no hostages are found in the barrel or hole then Ayotnom will start patrolling the perimeter of this rather large room looking for some sort of secret door where the children could potentially be stored.

(Perception: 24)

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday January 20th, 2023 12:58:55 AM
Kiwina thanks Rolth, Falco, and Wil for the healing.

He considers the armor and the dragonhide. The one isn't made for him, and the other would probably make something he couldn't move in.

"I suppose these must have come from past victims."

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday January 20th, 2023 11:52:27 AM

Mak has no idea of the magical properties of the items, but has some suggestions as to who could best utilize them.

Elyas is able to identify the short sword as a Sword of Subtlety, the chainmail as Celestrial Armor, and the cloth circle as a Portable Hole, but struggles with the rest. maybe with a day to think about he may be able to identify the rapier or barrel. he suggests heading back to Frog Hollow, and giving the people the 411, though he suggests not mentioning that Haltavar was Grovas.

Falco hands out more healing, and tells everyone to see him if they need more.

Wil also hands out some healing, as he wonders where his archon friend maybe. he thinks the Portable Hole is pretty cool.

Rolth has a bad feeling and quickly opens the Portable Hole. He is relieved to find no hostages inside, but he does see a sizable leather bound tome at the bottom of the hole. He is able to identify the barrel as an Apperatus of the Crab, but the rapier still alludes our heroes.

Tsak wonders if the Celestial Armor is better than his breastplate, as he enjoys the healing his friends hand out. He likes the look of the short sword, but a Sword of Subtlety isn't a great ranger weapon. The Apparatus of the Crab intrigues him. He thinks Dragons have cool stuff.

Ayotnom identifies the rapier as a Rapier of Puncturing. He checks the inside of the Apparatus of the Crab for hostages, and then begins searching the perimeter for any other secret doors.

Kiwina considers the Celestrial Armor, which won't fit him, and worries that Dragon Scale Armor may hamper his movement. Of course pretty much any kind of armor can be made from dragon scales. A Dragon Scale Chainshirt would still be a chainshirt, for example.

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Any further searching of the cavern proves futile, and you are forced to conclude that any hope of finding living children was but a fleeting one, now proven false.

I'm going to assume that the tome at the bottom of the Portable Hole will be retrieved and examined. BTW the Apparatus of the Crab should just fit inside the Portable Hole.

The tome, as stated above, is a leather bound book with a rune no one within the party has ever seen the likes of before. A close examination (DC 15 Knowledge Nature) of the leather revels something shocking Highlight to display spoiler: { it is bound in human skin!} The book pings a light aura and after flipping through the pages a bit, you can make a DC 20 Knowledge Religion, or Knowledge Arcane check to revel Highlight to display spoiler: {this book seems to contain many incantations and rituals involving the creation of undead creatures.} The book seems to have some important, but hidden meaning, especially when you find the page talking about creating dire wolf ghouls, much like the ones you encountered on the way to Frog Hollow. Even though you have never seen the rune before, you can make a DC 30 Linguistics Highlight to display spoiler: {This is a strange symbol that seems to combine the old woldian figures for life, death and dreaming or perhaps nightmares.}

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+5=18 ; d20+12=14 ;
Friday January 20th, 2023 12:23:19 PM
"Warper-sar! That book is bound in human skin." He looks closer but can tell nothing more. "That is really unpleasant."

Falco moves away letting the others deal with that bit of evil.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(62/111)|AC:43AO/35/26T/--FF|CMD 41|Rapier +1|16/11/6/-/16(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,FD,H,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(1
Friday January 20th, 2023 12:52:54 PM
It was true, Mak had no idea to the magical properties of the items, but he could feel the lightness of the armor and the size of the rapier. Both told him that aside from their magic who would be better to use them.

Once outside he paused by the barrel and dipped a cup into it as he took up a position similar to the wyvarens and waited.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+13=17 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+11=20 ;
Friday January 20th, 2023 2:26:35 PM
"gross, this is made form human skin. seems unnecessarily morbid to wrap this in human skin... Elyas comments as he flips through the pages.

He has not seen the rune and cannot figure it out (linguistics = 20), but he flips through the pages to see if there are any spells written in it. He doesn't find any copyable spells, but does figure out hwat the book is used for (know arcana = 32)

Hmm, yes, fitting for a nasty cover like that, this book describes many incantations and rituals for making undead. Ah, yup, this page right here. see? this one creates Dire Wolf Ghouls. sound familiar? wonder what Grovas was doing dabbling in that?

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ;
Friday January 20th, 2023 2:28:17 PM
Before the group separates Wil casts Positive Energy for 14 hp
He wonders where the archon went off to and if she found the dragon somewhere nearby.
“That hole is pretty cool,” he says.

DM Jeremy Battle Map
Friday January 20th, 2023 3:56:42 PM
Sorry, forgot to mention, Wil's archon returns after a minute or so and reports that the dragon is no where to be found, and than blips away as the spell duration expires.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Friday January 20th, 2023 9:56:27 PM
Rolth casts a comprehend languages and takes a closer look at the runes on the vile book to see if he can make sense of them. He looks at the fancy chain mail and thinks to himself that maybe a larger set would be a good purchase in the future. He suggests packing up the loot, including the apparatus, in the portable hole and getting back to the Rose. There are no doubt anxious Taurs back home waiting for news.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Friday January 20th, 2023 11:12:38 PM
Tsak really wants to try out the lever-laden barrel thing. He's sure he and Mak could have great fun clomping about the deck of the Rose in it. He wonders if spell casters could still cast spells while inside it? But, business first, We should get back to town and let them know what happened here today.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+5=22 ;
Saturday January 21st, 2023 2:35:25 PM
"Ok, thank you, friend," Wil says to the archon. He then joins the others.
"I could certainly use an update to my armor if this is possible," Wil says. "That hole, what do you use that for? Oh.." once the book was discovered.
(Knowledge: Arcane: 22)
"Calling the undead? At least he isn't calling those other creatures.. our arch-nemeses. Anyways, do you think they will not ask about the boy? What should we tell them?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=29 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=19 ;
Saturday January 21st, 2023 4:21:58 PM
(Know nature = 29; religion = 23; linguistics = 19)

Kiwina recognizes the leather and subject matter of the book and decides it should be destroyed. "We should burn that book."

He considers the bigger topic at hand, "What do we do with the body of Grovas? Some of it might fit in that portable hole." While the body of a dragon may be valuable, Kiwina doesn't see himself doing anything with it except selling it. Maybe one of the others could put it to use.

"If we're sure that was Grovas in disguise, I guess we just say we weren't able to save the boy. We ought to check out the entire island first, though."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=28 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+14=27 ;
Sunday January 22nd, 2023 8:32:10 PM
Ayotnom says, "I agree that book is bad news. It is bound in human skin and contains a bunch of things regarding the undead. Unfortunately I can't place that symbol on the cover. I wonder if Grovas turned the children into some type of undead creatures?"

DM Mark - ""Warper-sar! That book is bound in human skin. That is really unpleasant."
Monday January 23rd, 2023 5:40:15 PM
Falco is horrified to learn the book on necromancy is covered in human skin.
Mak goes outside the cave and tries whatever liquid the Wyvarans were drinking when the Petals arrived.
Elyas examines the book.
Wil heals everyone. He comments on the portable hole, and expresses interest in the Celestial Armor. He wonders aloud what the Petals will tell the liontaurs about Halvatar.
Rolth casts Comprehend Languages and looks at the arcane s
Tsak wants to climb inside the strange barrel contraption and take it for a spin.
Kiwina Thinks the book should be burned. He wonders if perhaps the body of Grovas could be put in the Portable Hole. He suggests scouring the island for more information or perhaps survivors.
Ayotnom wonders if perhaps Grovas turned children into undead.

Outside, Mak determines the barrel is full of ale. He samples some, and finds that the ale is a bit sour. He’s not sure if this is a particular style or if it’s a bit old and has soured a bit. But what is more interesting is that he finds the two tankards the Wyvarans were drinking from have something inside. Affixed inside the lip of each tankard are two vials, but the vials are now empty. The vials are about the size of potion vials.

Elyas will find the book. Aside from the distasteful cover, he finds that two pages have been torn out. His Detect Magic revealed a lingering aura of magic, likely associated with these missing pages. Spellcraft DC 21Highlight to display spoiler: { The school is necromancy.} As Elyas is reading, a folded note falls out and flutters to the ground. It reads,

"Grovas - You will find this book useful. Consider it a gesture of good will and the start of our partnership. If you change your mind, seek out Neveras Canthil in Dirt City. He knows how to reach me."

The folded note contains the same arcane symbol that was in the book.

Rolth uses Comprehend Languages on the symbol. All he can tell is that it seems to be a compound symbol made up of three separate symbols for life, death and dreaming.

As you look at the huge dragon body and the Portable Hole, you conclude that it will not fit in there. The “hole” created is only 6 feet deep and 10 feet in diameter.

The acrid smell of the acid from the battle lingers in the air, and mixes with the odor of the dragons body as blood spreads from the thing across the floor. The blood begins to mix with the 18,000 gp in rubies, 4000 gold pieces that make up the rest of the dragons hoard here.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday January 23rd, 2023 7:10:26 PM
Seeing the blood Falco starts.

"All else aside we need to get gather this up and get out of here sooner then later. The sister may come back and the smell is unplesant."

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+8=23 ;
Monday January 23rd, 2023 7:30:53 PM
Rolth will scoop up the loot before it gets completely drenched in blood, and use prestidigitation to clean it off before distributing it around the party for carriage and safe keeping. He suggests that the dragonhide could be saved, cleaned and carried away. We might not have a use for it right now, but could preserve it for later. He is not sure whether fire would take care of the rest of the carcass now that Grovas is dead. Either way, no need to carry it along, in his opinion.

Having gathered the loot, he is ready to depart. We can discuss these other clues as we go. He tries to remember anything that he might have heard about this Neveras Canthil.

(Knowledge local/history/planes/religion = 23)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday January 23rd, 2023 8:20:01 PM
Wil takes out a bottle and scoops up a few samples of dragon blood and stores it away.
He then joins Mak outside for a potential drink, not of the dragon blood, of course.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday January 23rd, 2023 8:46:12 PM
Ayotnom being partially a student of the arcane and knowledgeable about how rare dragons and their blood and other body pieces are will take the following:

1) A sample of blood
2) One of each type of scale Grovas possess, presumably since Grovas was a "rainbow dragon" his scales partially reflect the different energy types his breath weapon could manifest as.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Monday January 23rd, 2023 9:47:55 PM
Tsak finds that the barrel fits nicely into the portable hole. With a bit of head-scratching and cajoling he's able to put the suit of armour and much of the other loot into the barrel which then goes into the hole. The hole goes into his backpack. He gives Rolth a thumbs up to signal he's ready to go.
(He's not taking it all for personal use, just getting ready to depart and it can all be sorted out later.)

Tsak will help carry as many dragon scales as he can. He uses some twine and skin along with any branches or weapons he can find to create a stretcher that the scales can be heaped upon. The party can then take it in turns to carry the stretcher.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+9=28 ;
Monday January 23rd, 2023 11:22:11 PM
Kiwina helps the others gather items. Although he suspects removing and cleaning a dragon hide isn't a quick operation.

He also tries to recall what he has heard about Dirt City. It seems they might be going there soon. (Geography = 28)

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 9:40:04 AM
Elyas continues to study the book a little longer, finding that there are missing pages that elft a faint necromancy aura behind

"we should investigate this partner. someone set Grovas up with necromancy magic, I would assume they pose a danger ot the area if left to their own devices. Perhaps we could pose as Grovas in human form and try to meet with this person?

Mak(JamesM)(102/111)|AC:27/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+10=22 ; d20+3=18 ;
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 11:05:10 AM
Mak stopped in his imbibement when he saw the potion vial in the mug. Seems like our Wyvarans had a little magical help. he said as he showed the others the vial nested into the mug. It didn't stop him from tasting the ale however, but after that taste Mak just didn't have the urge to continue drinking bad alcohol.

"We'd be doing everyone a favor if we just poured that out." he suggested.

As to Dirt City, Mak also was familiar with it, though more as to its general location more so than anything else. He did know a little about the place itself however. "I think I remember hearing about there being two dirt cities. One of them is supposed to be right lawless. Might want to make certain our gear is safely stowed away before we walk into that place. My information is old though, the family didn't exactly like the people there. Come to think of it, they might be an all right sort, no plants growing out of their chests and all that."

"So, Elyas teleport out to the Rose and bring it back?"

OOC:
KS: Geography +10, Roll 22
KS: Local +3, Roll 18. Izen Borders Aisildur.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:55 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Shaking it off | | Range: 0-30 Feet |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 12:03:56 PM
Falco will take one of each scale as well as a memento of the first time he met a dragon despite it being a sad ending.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - "The sister may come back and the smell is unpleasant."
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 4:42:55 PM
Rolth gathers up the loot. He tries to think of where he may have heard the name Nevras Canthil before. He thinks perhaps it’s some sort of business person or artisan he’s heard of maybe somewhere in the vicinity of Izen, but nothing more than that.
Wil scoops up some of the dragon blood and goes out to join Mak.
Ayotnom also takes some blood, and then he pries off several of the scales of the dragon. He finds they are not so much as different colors and they are kind of iridescent and seem to reflect different colors depending on how the light hits them. They’re kinda cool.
Falco is worried Grovas’s sister may return. He also pries off a few scales. It’s hard to do - they don’t come off easily. They’re about he size of his hand.
Tsak finds that the loot here will fit in the portable hole just fine, and he packs that up. He looks around for loose scales. There are none, but he can begin prying them off the dead carcass like Ayotnom did. But too much of this will limit their use as an intact dragonhide for armor if that is the intent.
Kiwina knows that skinning a dragon will take a while. He thinks on what he may know about Dirt City.
Elyas suggests looking into this Nevras Canthil fellow. He thinks one of the party may be able to pose as Grovas in human form.
Mak notes the two empty vials in the tankard he has, and two more in the other.

As the Petals emerge, Mak is there to greet them. Getting the loot out was no problem. The huge dragon is another matter. The Petals manage to drag it out, and there is a trail of blood and gore in the cavern and along their route out. As you go, you pass the dead kobolds you killed.

As you come out, Mak tells the others about the empty vials inside the lip of each tankard. There are still four Wyvarans bodies here. Kiwina is right - skinning the dragon will take a while, and will require some skill to do properly (survival, craft leatherworking, craft armor, etc.)

Kiwina will recall that from tales he’s heard, Dirt City known is a dirty place often called a city of thieves - one literally run by thieves. The tales suggest it’s a place best avoided. There is profit to be had there, but at a cost - always at a cost. Mak adds that there are really two Dirt Cities, one above and one below. I recalls that his noble family avoided the place in general as a den of thieves.

The lush greenery stands in quiet, peaceful contrast to the dead dragon and wyvaran’s here. A gentle breeze blows pleasantly providing a cool contrast to the warm sun. This could almost be a really nice place, at least until those bodies have been out here a few days.

Heck, it might even make a decent base of operations.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+23=27 ;
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 5:50:21 PM
(Survival = 27, should've asked about taking 10)

Kiwina is a bit distracted as he works on skinning the dragon. For all her talk to Grovas about foregoing violence, Ledra had been ready enough to attack. . .

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 7:06:41 PM
"Maybe the villagers can head up the task.. wait.. did you say Dirt City? I'm not going to Dirt City.. no way... I came from there." Wil began to pace. "No, what if they don't like me anymore..."
"I did leave my crazy there. What if they don't want to see me there again?"
"This is not good..." Wil continued to panic, his ability to contain the crazy had become untied.
"I have dragon blood on me... they dragged the body out here... Now she will see it."
He walked away from the group, just out of earshot so he could keep an eye on them and follow but sort out his panicked mind.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 8:37:52 PM
Ayotnom says, "So should we do something with the bodies? I mean if we don't want this place as a base of operations, is it still ours by spoils or something and could we sell it? Granted some decaying corpses that could turn into undead probably aren't an attractive selling point. After we see to the corpses should we set off for Dirt City?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+10=23 ;
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 9:39:43 PM
(Survival=23)

Tsak takes out his sharp kukri knife and helps Kiwina to skin the dragon. So, a necromancer huh? Mayhaps we should find a cleric or paladin to hire on with us, or both? Probably before we get to this 'Dirt City' place. Whaddya reckon boss?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+10=30 ;
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 10:14:30 PM
Rolth inventories the kobold loot as we leave the cave complex. Once outside, he helps Kiwina and the others with the skinning, and also can use prestidigitations again to help clean it once done. He agrees that we need to dispose of the various caracasses, whether by burial or burning. When the idea of turning this into our own lair comes up, he kinda digs it.

Survival = 30

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+10=30 ;
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 6:37:23 AM
Rolth inventories the kobold loot as we leave the cave complex. Once outside, he helps Kiwina and the others with the skinning, and also can use prestidigitations again to help clean it once done. He agrees that we need to dispose of the various caracasses, whether by burial or burning. When the idea of turning this into our own lair comes up, he kinda digs it.

Survival = 30

Mak(JamesM)(102/111)|AC:27/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 8:56:05 AM
Dirt City was in neighboring Izen and a bad place. That their were two Dirt Cities didn't make much sense to the Aisilduran Nobleman, but watching Wil suggested to Mak that perhaps they were ALL crazy.

"You know if we make this our base, I'd really like a way off this isolated middle of nowhere island."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 9:20:54 AM
Falco looks at he work Kiwina is doing on the dragon and back to the cave.

"Yes, it would be a decent base but there is the downside of the other dragon. I doubt she considers this her home but it would be a shame to have further conflict. Despite what we did and are doing to her brother dragons are beautiful creatures."

Falco busies himself walking the area and keeping a general eye out for trouble.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+8=21 ;
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 9:31:42 AM
"A base of operations, eh? I always thought of the Rose as our base. And it has the benefit of coming with us when we want to go somewhere else. He looks around a bit

It's pretty here, but it would be difficult and probably very expensive to have someone build this up enough for us to use it as a real base. not to mention staff wages...

Elyas has only limited skill in crafting, but he does what he can to assist Kiwina
Aid = 21

He agrees that the bodies need to be dealt with. with necromancers involved he suggests burning. If the others collect the bodies he will happily supply some fire!

DM Mark - "I always thought of the Rose as our base."
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 2:53:55 PM
Kiwina Rolth and Tsak set to skinning the huge dragon’s body. Elyas supervises.
Wil gets in an argument with himself about Dirt City, and the collective voices cause him to walk away from the group.
Ayotnom suggests selling the island, though he thinks the bodies will need to be dealth with first. Then he suggests heading the Dirt City.
Tsak hears mention of a necromancer and suggests maybe the party should hire a paladin or a cleric to join them. (In addition to the two clerics already in the party?)
Mak wonders aloud about the remoteness of an island base. Regarding the bodies, he suggests dragging them back to the beach and into the water to let the fish take care of them.
Falco worries that Grovas’ sister may return if the Petals decide to live here.
Elyas always considered The Rose to be the Petals’ base of operations. He suggests burning the bodies instead.

Burning the bodies will require a decent amount of wood. Sure a fireball can get things started, but bodies are wet and take a good amount of fuel to make sure they burn. And that dragon carcass is huge sized which will require the better part of a day and a lot of trees to build a sufficient pyre.

Mak’s idea of letting the fish do the work will require much longer, but would probably happen over time. Birds and crabs will want in on that deal too!

The Rose is large enough that the dragon could be transported back, but a huge skinned carcass is going to make a mess.

And speaking of The Rose, Froylot and another village fisherman are still on the boat.

The Petals manage to do a decent job skinning the huge dragon. This takes a few hours to do well and puts the Petals in the early afternoon.. This results in a huge dragon hide and a skinless body which looks and smells gross in the clearing. The smell is already beginning to attract some land crabs and seagulls. It’s still a hike back to the beach.

The breeze here is pleasant as long as you’re upwind of all the gore.

Mak(JamesM)(102/111)|AC:27/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 3:19:19 PM
"Let's carry it back to the beach. We can even name it Rainbow Beach in honor of the dragon that will be feeding the fish there. Some of the hooks on the Rose might help us move it. Maybe even if a couple of us were enlarged? I just think we should get it away from the cave as that seems like a good place to start if this becomes a base of operations."

OOC: Mak knows nothing about magic and spells, but I'd like to propose we have a permanent Teleportation Circle placed in the cave that teleports anyone to Bridge Island. How much would that cost anyway? Would we have to buy scrolls and get Elyas to cast the spells, or would it be a catacombs purchase?

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 3:49:20 PM
"If we want to set this up as a base..." Wil says after collecting himself. "I or we can set up some traps within the cave."
"Would have to hire some guards and villagers to take care of the place."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 8:23:47 PM
Ayotnom says, "I still say we either keep it or sell it, but let's not do any half measures. As for the carcass, yes let's give back to the local ecosystem. I wonder if we'll get any rainbow fish or crabs?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 10:02:11 PM
Rolth is fine with dragging the carcass to the beach, if that seems possible using ropes and other gear. He will lend his muscle to the task. Otherwise, we can just hope that it is scavenged away by the time we return. Either way, let's get moving!

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 10:31:32 PM
Kiwina helps with dragging the dragon to the shore and would prefer out into the surf a ways.

"I wonder how well Ledra knows the place and how likely she is to return." He also assumes that the Petals want to return to the Rose before dark and head back to Liontaur isle.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 11:11:35 PM
Tsak too will help move the carcass to the beach. He wonders whether it would be better to chase up Ledra and try to mend bridges before chasing down the necormancer? Especially if the group plans to make a base at the island.

When they get to the Rose he'll let the others do the talking to the crew and the villagers.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday January 26th, 2023 9:31:38 AM
"Is there any way we can teleport the body into the water? Maybe it will sink down and become fish food? I would not be much help dragging the thing and, really, its pretty nasty."

The longer this goes on the more Falcos stomach has lurched about. He is fine with killing in battle but this.... well this is hard on him.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday January 26th, 2023 10:28:02 AM
Elyas helps the team decide if teleportation is an option.

"If the dragon was alive I could teleport it with me, but as it is no longer a creature and is an object it is too heavy for me to carry with me through that spell. for now I think we would be better off just dragging it"

Teleporting as an option is still appealing if the Petals decide to come back here, so Elyas spends some time studying the first room inside the cave and commiting it to memory as a possible return spot for future teleportation. unfortunately it is not ass effective with such a large group (and large party members), but a series of teleportation runs is still a quick method of travel if needed.

In the meantime, elyas casts Mass Enlarge Person on the humanoid members of the party so they can all pitch in with the dragging of the dragon.

Mak(JamesM)(102/111)|AC:27/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Thursday January 26th, 2023 3:56:56 PM
Mak pitched in with the mass drag. He did don a strength belt first to make it easier and afterwards return it to the portable hole.

DM Mark - Maybe we shoulda' carried it to the beach before we skinned it.
Thursday January 26th, 2023 8:06:13 PM
There is general consensus about dragging the dragon’s body to the beach. It takes the rest of the day and partly into the night to do so. In the process, it clears a swath of vegetation from the cave to the beach. But the party has rested a bit, and they have spells and magic items to help them.

And yeah, it’s pretty gross doing this after having removed it’s skin. You use ropes, but it’s hard to get a grip on the wet flesh. Falco’s not the only one that barfs in the process. In between the barfing there is discussion of making the place into a base. And thoughts about setting up a teleportation circle.

Eventually, you drag the carcass into the shallows. The tidal waters lap gently at the body, and almost instantly you begin to see crabs show up, interested in a free meal.

You’re pretty sure you know where the Rose should be anchored, but you see no lights like you would expect. And it’s quiet. And peaceful.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Thursday January 26th, 2023 9:07:27 PM
After getting over the nastiness of the corpse, and washing up a bit, Rolth asks Captain Kiwina whether the magic compass can help us find the Rose. Does anyone have a spell that could contact Ramsey? We did have them douse the lights when bringing us close to shore, so perhaps they are just being cautious.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday January 26th, 2023 9:22:39 PM
Ayotnom says, "The only spell I have for contacting folks at a distance is message but you kind of have to cast that before you split up and it's range is somewhat limited."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Thursday January 26th, 2023 9:33:43 PM
You reckon this smells bad. Wait till you're stuck on a boat with a crew of dwarves that ate haggis for dinner. I tell ya, there outta be a law! Speaking of boats, didn't we leave one hereabouts?

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday January 27th, 2023 9:14:53 AM
I will try to locate them. Give me a few minutes

Elyas doesn't have any magic for long distance communication [ooc:maybe an oversight], so instead he casts Fly on himself and takes a quick circuit out over the spot where the Rose should be. Whether it is there or not, he will return to the group and report.

If the rose is not there, the next option would be to teleport to the deck of the Rose in the area cleared off for teleportation. for that he would want to bring at least one or two other Petals just in case something bad has happened.

Mak(JamesM)(102/111)|AC:27/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Friday January 27th, 2023 9:41:30 AM
Mak waded into the water to rinse off the dragon gore then petitioned Rolth for a spell to dry him off and make him smell fresh again. Afterwards he stood facing the wind and remarked. "Must be below the horizon. Sure hope that other dragon didn't find the Rose. Think we should try to signal them or just get in our boat and go after them?"

PS: I just realized the Wold has no horizon. Ignore me.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday January 27th, 2023 9:53:47 AM
Kiwina takes out the compass so they can figure out which direction the Rose lies in. His mind jumps to Haltavar being Grovas, and that they brought folks aboard the ship who might also not have been what they seemed. "We can try an animal messenger. If the ship's not in the general area we expect, the messenger might not find it, though."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday January 27th, 2023 10:28:26 AM
As the process goes on Falco misses being able to cast prestidigitation, it would certainly help cleaning up the group. He is distressed about the Rose but waits of Elyas to do his flying check.

_______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday January 27th, 2023 11:04:48 AM
Wil has little to say but helps where he can. He is still nervous and anxious but keeps to himself.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Invisibility Purge, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Dimensional Anchor, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6

DM Mark - Evidently, dwarves and haggis are a bad combo.
Friday January 27th, 2023 5:20:34 PM
Rolth asks Kiwina if his compass can find The Rose. He remembers they told The Rose to douse the lights when they left. He asks if anyone has a means of contacting Ramsey on the ship.
Ayotnom admits he has not way to magically contact The Rose.
Tsak reminisces as he compares the dragon carcass to dwarven flatulence. He also seems to recall the Petals used the Folding Boat to get from The Rose to this island.
Elyas casts a Fly spell and zips out to where he thought The Rose should be.
Mak cleans himself off in the water as he suggests perhaps signaling the ship.
Kiwina takes out his compass. Soon the needle swings, pointing out to sea. So the Rose is somewhere that direction. He thinks the spell Animal Messenger might work. To contact them.
b]Falco[/b] is worried about The Rose and waits anxiously for Elyas to report back.
Wil is also nervous and anxious but keeps to himself.

(Not sure who might be carrying the Folding Boat that brought you out here, but you folded it up back then so someone has it.)

Elyas ventures out into the darkness. There’s a little moonlight, but it doesn’t help the human mage much. Soon he realizes he’ll need some light, so he casts such a spell. He hears a *twang* and something whizzes past him. The he hears Ramsey’s voice. ”Hold yer fire ya dolt! That’s Elyas. Hey Elyas, is everyone alright?”

Soon Elyas and those on the shore see light on the Rose, and it’s in the direction where Kiwina’s compass is pointing.

The Petals unfold their boat, and it’s not long until they’re on The Rose. You can sense the crew was very nervous, keeping watch in the dark for a dragon that might rain down death from above. They seem quite relieved to have the heroes back aboard.

”We heard some noises and some splashing around. There was lights, but we weren’t gonna give away our position ‘cause we diddn’t know what it might be. We’re might glad to see you back here safe and sound.”

Froylot and Drrougl seem anxious as well. ”I…I see you made it back. Thank the gods. But what of Havatar. And the Dragon? Did you find them?”

Ramsey says to Kiwina, “”What are your orders Captain. We can make sail, but I’d rather wait for daylight if we can. These are unfamiliar waters, and even with Drrougl here guiding us, I’d feel better going where I can see.”

Once he knows things are alright, Ramsey tells one of the crewmen to break out the rum, and give each man a double portion for their bravery. Ramsey keeps a sharp eye to see that none have so much they can’t crew the ship. There’s plenty for the Petals as well.

The ship has it’s own smells, but it’s a sight better than that stinking dragon carcass in the shallows back there.

Funny, as day dawns a few hours later and Ramsey prepares the ship to sail, you don’t see the dragon carcass. It seemed pretty immobile when you left it.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday January 27th, 2023 7:37:12 PM
Kiwina agrees with waiting until it's light.

"We found two dragons. We killed one, the other escaped. I'm sorry, but we did not see Haltavar or any sign of children on the island," he explains to Froylot. "Let's get back to Liontaur Isle."

He does not say anything about Grovas's body disappearing in front of Froylot and Drrougl, but privately thinks Ledra may cause trouble.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday January 27th, 2023 9:45:46 PM
“The dragon was one of those multi-elemental types, very scary but we took care of it. Knocked it right out,” Wil says with a smile. “Not like with those slimy things and we brought back a magic hole, an offensive barrel and ugly book.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Friday January 27th, 2023 9:50:26 PM
Rolth opens his mouth to speak, but Kiwina has already said what is necessary, and so Rolth uncharacteristically shuts it. He just nods at the idea of going back to Liontaur Isle.

In private, he agrees that Ledra may prove troublesome, and hopes that dragons cannot go before Gargul to come back to life. He also looks at Kiwina and wonders whether he is really as hurt as he appears.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Friday January 27th, 2023 11:43:02 PM
Tsak is happy to see Wil smile, he'd seemed a bit out of sorts since the battle. Offensive barrel, I see what you did there. Myself I'll be calling it the Submersible Battle Barrel of Imminent Death! Or Barrell'o for short. he says with a wink.

Tsak makes his way to Esmerelda for a big, furry cuddle (which almost knocks him over).

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday January 29th, 2023 10:20:13 PM
Ayotnom says, "That dragon battle was rather anticlimatic. The rest of the group slayed it before I could really do anything."

Mak(JamesM)(102/111)|AC:27/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Monday January 30th, 2023 9:15:47 AM
Mak noted that Kiwina avoided telling everyone about Halvatar's double identity and though he didn't know if that was wise or not he remained silent.

The next morning Mak was concerned that the dragon carcass was missing. To Tsak in an aside he said. "I hope that lady dragon wasn't offended that we skinned her brother. I never really saw the value in such things myself, it was clear she loved him in her own scaly way. Mistreating his remains might have made us an enemy."

So that day Mak sat in the crow's nest and watched the horizon and the sky above for signs of the other dragon as they proceeded on their next leg of the journey.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday January 30th, 2023 9:29:19 AM
"I spent the entiere dragon fight trying to get into position to heal people. By the time I got to a good spot the dragon was dead. Not exactly a glorious battle for me it seems but there is nothing to be done, one threat is gone. I hope the dragons sister doesn't cause problems, she seemed the ok sort."

As the others settle in Falco will head to his normal spot in the rigging to help with the boat.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(102/111)|AC:27/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Monday January 30th, 2023 12:12:09 PM
"Rolth said I should be in front more, so I've been trying to hone my close-in fighting skills. That hastey spell certainly helped me close with Grovas quickly. If it hadn't been for that I'm certain his breath weapon would have done me in. You sort shouldn't despair though, had Rolth or I needed to withdraw you'd have been in the best position to save us both. I also can't use any of that grand magic you lot do with the wave of a hand or a spoken word or two."

DM Mark - Drrougl knows all about dragons.
Monday January 30th, 2023 2:33:38 PM
Kiwina tells the two visiting liontaurs that they did not find Haltavar, but there were two dragons.
Wil mentions the Petals made short work of Grovas, and that the dragon had some interesting loot.
Rolth says little, but worries that Grovas carcass does not seem to be there in the morning.
Tsak is excited about having a Submersible Battle Barrel of Imminent Death! ? He’s also glad to see his cat - almost as glad as she is to see him.
Ayotnom and Falco expresses slight disappointment in how quickly Grovas was defeated.
Mak worries that having skinned Grovas might offend his sister. He takes to the crow’s nest on the ship for the voyage home.
Elyas

Drrougl considers the lack of info about Haltavar. ”Reckon he got et, he did. It’s the way of dragons you know. Little Haltavar was probably a tasty take-away morsel for that dragon. It’s a shame about the kid.

“I once heard a tale of a dragon that ate a whole village. Crisped ‘em up, it did and then ate what he cooked. Another story tells of knights being cooked in their armor, and then peeled open like shrimp. Rough way to go. Now sea dragons, they usually…” This goes on for a while. You’re pretty sure Drrougl has never seen a dragon, nor it’s aftermath. But fishermen gotta have a good fish story.

Drrougl gets a side-eyed glare from Froylot as he carries on in more detail than anyone wants to hear.

Eventually, Froylot says, ”The Council of Clans will need to be informed, and will likely have questions for you. But you Petals have done a great service to Liontaur Isle, and to all the Taur Isles for that matter. There’s no reason Grovas would have limited his depredations to our isle had he gone unchecked.

“That dragon skin you have is quite remarkable. I’m sure no one has seen it’s like before. Pity you didn’t keep the thing’s head - that would have been a prize as well. Perhaps we can find out more about that book and note from my friends at the Sage’s Guild.”

The ship is soon under way, and it feels good to be at sea again. Mak finds the crow’s nest to be a great place for a short time, but finds it a bit exhausting as every pitch and roll of the ship is dramatically amplified from his high perch. But the view is pretty great up there. And Mak spies no incoming dragons.

By the end of the day, the port at Chessford comes into sight. As The Rose sets anchor, the party brings out their folding boat and soon all are ashore at the bustling liontaur city. Froylot, Drrougl, Ramsey and a couple crewmen are with you as well. It seems your ship was spotted, as there is a waiting escort there to greet you.

A few of the liontaurs look familiar to the Petals. ”Greetings Petals. We have been sent to escort you to lodgings and see to your comfort. The Council will be anxious to hear what news you have. They would like to meet with you tomorrow to both hear your tale and express their gratitude. We are instructed to see to your ship’s provisioning while you are in port. Is there anything you or your ship require?”

“Froylot, you and your friend are welcome as well before the council.”

Sense Motive DC 18: Highlight to display spoiler: {You can tell they Froylot and Drrougl are not disrespected, but they are not held in the same esteem as the Petals.}

The Petals may stay aboard The Rose, accept the offered accommodations, or make other arrangements. Froylot and Drrougl are also offered separate accommodations. Ramsey will return to the ship, but will likely allow for shore visits for the crew tomorrow unless told otherwise.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday January 30th, 2023 3:00:36 PM
Elyas defers to Ramsey to give a list of the supplies that the Rose needs before the next time we set out. food, oil, cloth for repairs, etc etc.

He accepts the offered accommodations and goes ashore with his small pack of things needed for a night or two. He seeks out a good meal and a bath to wash off the last adventure's smells.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=27 ;
Monday January 30th, 2023 6:25:05 PM
Wil contemplates joining the others in the morning and staying aboard but if the rest of the Petals head to shore he will follow.
"I believe I have more training to do on the shore... hey, weren't we talking about putting weapons on the Rose?"
"Oh, something else, what about lining are ship with that hide, wouldn't that help protect the crew?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+17=26 ;
Monday January 30th, 2023 8:16:37 PM
(Sense motive = 26)

Kiwina prefers to stay on the ship, but will accept the lodgings if it seems to him that not doing so would cause offense.

He agrees with Elyas that Ramsey should work out the supplies.

When they have a few moments alone, he mentions to the others that the council should have a more complete accounting of events than what he told Froylot. One question is whether anyone thinks they should ask the council about setting up a headquarters on the island (although the Rose seems plenty to Kiwina).

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Monday January 30th, 2023 9:30:02 PM
Rolth can tell that Froylot and Drrougl are appreciated by not held in as high esteem by the Council as the Petals are. He makes a point to thank Froylot for his sage advice in the lead up to our encounter with Grovas, and to thank both of them for braving the trip. (Auto success on the Sense Motive check)

He gratefully accepts the offer of lodging, and looks forward to some proper Taur cooking for dinner. As far as outfitting the ship, he is fine with Ramsey continuing to do a fine job.

Before dinner, Rolth announced to the Petals, "I am going to the Catacombs to sell of this loot. I see that Mak has claimed a cloak. Does anyone else want to keep an item? And what about the Apparatus of the Crab? Keep it as a shared party item or sell it foe 45000gp? I'm inclined to do the latter."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Monday January 30th, 2023 10:06:17 PM
Tsak looks at all the loot from their latest escapade. The chainmail armour catches his eye. He really likes his mithril breastplate, but the chainmail is exquisitely made. It's so light, and when he puts it on he feels like a better person. If no-one else wants this, I might keep it myself?

Tsak went for a dip off the boat, but still a warm bath in scented water sounds wonderful. Hmmf, he grunts to himself, am I getting soft I wonder? The ranger spends the night 'in' at the accomodation, cleaning himself up and then just sitting with Esmerelda and gazing into the fire in his room after his evening meal.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=30 ;
Monday January 30th, 2023 11:17:22 PM
Sense Motive : 30

Ayotnom would also like to stay on the ship but will also accept the offer of lodging if rejecting it would cause offense to their hosts.

If Ayotnom does end up staying at the accommodations of the council he will seek out a bath

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+9=23 ;
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 9:34:22 AM
{Sense Motive: 23}

Traditionally Falco sleeps on the boat when they are in port and will explain this is normal if anyone questions it.

"I can see where the Crab Apparatus could be useful but the gold would be just as useful it would seem. We all have ways of dealing with the water at this point so probably better to sell it."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(102/111)|AC:27/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+10=19
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 11:01:14 AM
Mak handed Ramsey two hundred gold to dispense to the crew and then as he exited he stopped by a tavern to order a barrel of rum to be delivered to the Rose. He then went with Rolth into the catacombs. As he did so he returned the cloak he'd taken off one of the Wyvarans.

"A good nights sleep in a bed and the redness from that acid should fade." he said as he rubbed his arms and shoulder.

Back at the provided room, Mak admired his purchases and stowed them away properly. He was just getting ready to retire when a knock came at the door.

"Excusin' you sir. This came for you."

It was a small box and a letter. Mak sat in an easy chair and opened it.

"Dearest Maklin, word of your exploits has reached the court here in Aisildur and they insisted on promoting you. Please find these pins and the family medals to accompany your new rank."

Mak peered inside the box and saw the medal, rolled his eyes, and stuffed it in his pack. "Bloody sons of begonias have gone and made me an officer. Let's not let Tsak get wind of this old bean. I'm hardly officer material."

OOC: I put 2 ranks in Soldier since level 10 and figured an in game promotion might come from his family. It means nothing. The WLA rank does more.

Sense Motive +10, Roll 19

DM Mark - The Council of Clans plus two.
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 5:28:09 PM
Elyas knows that Ramsey can see to the provisioning of the ship. He goes ashore to stay in the proffered accommodations.
Wil asks about installing weapons on The Rose, and even suggests armoring the ship with the dragon skin. He stays on the ship.
Kiwina is confident Ramsey has the ship in hand. He wonders if the Petals should talk to the Council of Clans about setting up a headquarters on the island. He remains aboard The Rose.
Rolth is happy to stay ashore, and announces a trip to the Catacombs.
Tsak looks over the loot Rolth plans to sell. He is glad of the accommodations, especially a bath.
Ayotnom prefers sleeping on The Rose.
Falco also stays aboard ship.
Mak give Ramsey some gold for the crew. Once ashore, he pays to have a keg of rum sent out to the ship. He accompanies Rolth to the Catacombs and is then very glad to sleep in a comfortable bed.

As Wil, Kiwina, Ayotnom and Falco stay aboard, Elyas, Rolth, Tsak and Mak go ashore.

It turns out, Liontaur beds are not really that comfortable to other species. Liontaurs are used to lounging on stone slabs with minimal cushioning, and with their natural armor they are used to a thin rough mattress. Still, some blankets and such are provided for Elyas, Tsak and Mak to make the beds better.

Soon, there is an unexpected knock at the door. A human messenger is there with something for Mak. He wears clothing from Asildur and he addresses and Mak as “M’lord” and says that his family sends greetings. Mak is given a small package that has clearly come a long ways. The man leaves.

The baths are pretty great. Liontaurs offer to scrub you down - it’s kind of like a spa treatment for those ashore. You four are relaxed and smell pretty good.

The four aboard the Rose still smell like ship - a mix of wood, tar, the salt air and a lingering smell of smoke. Not that bad really.

In the morning, breakfast is brought. It tends toward meats and those are on the rare side. Still, there is some fruit and breads.

Soon, you are all escorted to the Council of Clans.

Sense Motive DC 25 or Knowledge Nobility DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {There seem to be more liontaur guards present than you recall from your previous meeting with the Council of Clans. These guards also seem to be more attentive and observant.}

Clearly, word has preceded the Petals, because the Purple Duke, leader of Minotaur Isle, and Pelonius, the Lead Stallion of Centaur Isle, are there as well. You do not recall having seen either a centaur or minotaur ship at anchor though, and The Petals as well as Froylot and Drrougl are given seats at a large table. Refreshments are offered.

Knowledge Nobility DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {A ship carrying either the Purple Duke or Pelonius would have been a large, regal vessel that would have been hard to miss, and perhaps would have been more than one ship. Also, neither leader seems to have a retinue here as an escort.}

Harkin Sandifurr will speak first.

”Greetings Petals of the Eight Petaled Rose. It seems we are again in your debt. I have heard you vanquished a dragon and other ilk that threatened our isle. I asked The Purple Duke and Lead Stallion Pelonius here as well, as a dragon may have proved a threat to all our lands. So tell me, what happened? How did a dragon come to be on Liontaur Isle, and what happened when you went after it?”

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=31 ; d20+9=20 ;
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 8:23:22 PM
Ayotnom sees the larger than normal party of Liontaur guards and also realizes that none of the ships in the harbor seem to be of any major leader so he begins to wonder just what exactly is going on.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+20=27 ;
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 9:07:25 PM
As Rolth strolls up to the Council meeting, he notes that there seem to be more guards than usual, and more attentive too. Once he spots Pelonius and the Purple Duke, he thinks he understands why. (Sense Motive = 27, success!)

When Harkin Sandifurr inquires, Rolth starts to tell the story to the assembled leaders, hoping his friends will help fill in the parts that he forgets.

My dear Taurs of all kinds, I am pleased to see you gathered together, unified by Domi's will! I shall attempt to recall the events of recent days. As you probably already know, we were here in Chessford when a liontaur lad straggled into town seeking help. As you will see later, this turned out to be a ruse to lure us out. But all in good time, as they say. This boy, calling himself Halvatar, said that his homestead across the isle had been attacked. We of course gathered our gear and set out to try to help. On the way, we encountered some dire wolf ghouls, which we were able to dispatch. Upon reaching the scene, we found great destruction and death. In the nearby village, we met this worthy, Magistrate Froylot, and did further investigation of the region. We found scored into the earth nearby a taunt, "Grovas, son of Vurm." Froylot, being quite the sage, was able to tell us that Vurm was a rainbow dragon who had been defeated by heroes far in the past. Apparently, it spawned, and Grovas was plaguing the land. As we talked, we heard a commotion outside, emerging to see a rainbow dragon carrying off Haltavar! We consulted with the locals and studied maps, determining a likely island lair for the beast, and sailed there. Moving inland, we encountered several wyvarans guarding a cave tunnel. They were not inclined to negotiate, so they paid with their lives, but it was a tough fight, I must say. Venturing inside, we were ambushed by a pack of kobold rogue mercenaries, who we also defeated. Shortly after, we heard two voices ahead, Grovas and his sister, Ledra, conversing, even arguing! He was consumed by bloodlust, and she tried to persuade him of the error of his ways. We joined in the conversation, taking her side and trying to talk the hateful creature into taking another course. It became clear that Grovas had impersonated Halvatar, and that she was the dragon that had carried the 'lad' into the sky from the village. He would have none of negotiation, so we gave battle. She reluctantly defended her brother, but I must say that her heart was not in it. We were fortunate to slay Grovas quickly, before they could breath destruction more than a few times, and she teleported away. We skinned the beast for his trouble and abandoned his corpse on the shore. Once reunited with the trusty crew of the Rose, we returned her to report."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+5=15 ;
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 10:18:17 PM
(Sense Motive =15 fail)

Tsak walks with the party into the council chambers. He's still a bit stiff from sleeping on a giant slab of stone but does his best to mask it. Wouldn't want to cause a diplomatic incident. He sees a few faces he recognises and mentally prepares himself for long, flowery speeches. Rolth sets a good example by summing their exploits accurately and concisely. Hopefully the rest will follow in the same vein.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+17=23 ;
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 8:22:49 AM
(Sense motive = 23)

Kiwina wonders if the leaders have discovered a way to travel through the mirrors.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+10=21 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+13=24 ;
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 9:08:11 AM
To Mak the hard slab had the benefit of not swaying in the night, but the nobleman still felt the waves of the sea as he lay there. From experience he knew it would take days for his body to adjust to being on land. Still, he'd healed up fabulously over night and the bath worked out the pain from his sore arms and legs. He would never admit it, but his old war wound still bothered him on occasion even though he'd dispensed with the limp.

To Mak it was obvious that the leaders had discovered a way through the mirrors and he took any opportunity to shake either of the other leaders hands when greeting them, just to make sure they weren't projections like that Deep fellow.

"Sorted those mirrors it seems." Mak said in a low voice to Tsak and Ayotnom.

When Rolth was finished Mak stepped forward. He was wearing his family sword at his hip, his black armor with a gold and purple emblem on his tabard. Around his shoulders was a cape that was also gold and purple that swished about heroically as he moved. Pinned to the tabard was his WLA badge and rank insignia from Aisildur that was different from his last one he'd worn. He also wore a medal around his neck that hung just below his Amulet of Natural Armor that had an official look about it.

Surprisingly, Mak quite eloquently added in a cosmopolitan tone. "Assembled worthies, we should continue to remain vigilant. I am not certain we'd be able to call Ledra an ally. Though she withdrew from the battle she could still harbor ill will on us or the isles for the death of her brother. There is also the matter of Grovas body. Apparently it was spirited away in the night from where we left it in the shallows of Rainbow Rose Island. It would have taken a large creature to move the body and it's not unlikely that Ledra herself removed it. So for us Ledra's motives remain unclear and warrant caution in our dealings with her. As always the Eight Petaled Rose will be there to lend aid should Ledra become a threat to the isles." Mak finished without once mentioning Domi, Pantheon, or any other Son of a Begonia.

OOC:
KS: Nobility +10, Roll 21
Sense Motive +10, Roll 13
Diplomacy +13, Roll 24

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:54 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=28 ; d20+12=21 ;
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 9:28:17 AM
Aboard the Rose Wil contemplates his next battle plans and concludes that a tower shield should help him defend himself as he summons. He stares at the dragon's hide till suddenly becomes excited.

"I got it! I will make a shield of this hide. That will allow me some protection. Does anyone know where I can find an armorer with the skill to create this? Another thought, Dragon hide tipped bolts or arrows? Sounds like I need to head to shore, Does anyone want to join?"
Perception: 21 - (OOC: Not sure that's enough to see what's going on onshore. If so, he slips in a comment about wanting to see what's going on.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+9=29 ;
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 9:52:34 AM
{Sense Motive: 29}

Falco waves to the Purple Duke and glances at Wilford "I know that guy." half a second later he realizes that his reaction was probably not appropriate and slowly lowers his feathered hand.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=24 ;
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 10:06:56 AM
Elyas has nothing additional to add to Rolth's description of the events, but at the end of the explanation he does add

"after defeating the dragon Grovas, we discovered something quite ominous in his hoard. A book wrapped in human skin describing how to create various undead. Including the same kind of dire wolf ghouls that we encountered during our journey to Haltavar's village. We found indications that Grovas was working with someone who was training him in necromancy, which could reflect on a larger danger.

In my professional opinion, Necromancy is a dangerous art that has a way of getting out of control. It is a magic school I have avoided because I have seen the kind of corruption it can cause. Any threat of a necromancer gathering power or training others should be taken seriously in my humble opinion.

DM Mark - The Council of Clans plus two.
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 2:19:55 PM
Ayotnom ponders the stronger guard situation as well as the presence of the leaders of both Minotaur Isle and Centaur Isle.
Rolth concludes the increased guards may be here because of the visiting dignitaries. He provides a summary of what happened with the dragons. He mentions that Haltavar was a dragon in disguise, a detail he did not tell Froylot. Froylot looks at Rolth for a moment.
Tsak remains quiet.
Kiwina suspects the Purple Duke and Pelonius may have figured out how to use the mirrors to travel here.
Mak suspects the same. Dressed as an Asildur noble, he breaks protocol a bit to shake hands with the Purple Duke and Pelonius, who both seem to be very real. They accept the handshake graciously, and Pelonius smiles at the gesture. He adds to Rolth’s story, warning that Ledra may still prove a threat, and that some creature removed Grovas carcass in the night.
Wil thinks about the dragon hide and discusses it with the others. (He can seek out someone to help craft a shield.)
Falco waves at the Purple Duke. The Duke sees him and regards him coolly, though Pelonius smiles agt this as well.
Elyas mentions a book of necromancy bound with human skin and found in Grovas’ lair. He says he suspects Grovas was working with someone to study that dark art.

The assembled nobles listen carefully. There are some questions.
- Mak, do you represent Asildur in these proceedings?
- How did you know Haltavar was Grovas in disguise?
- Did you find Haltavar’s remains?
- May we see that book?
- Were there any other things of concern in the dragons’ lair, any other clues to Grovas’ connections to others you say he was working with?
- You say a creature took Grovas body. How do you know? Could it have been teleported away, dragged into the deep, or quickly eaten?
- Where did this Ledra go?
- Froylot, do you have any more to add?
- Where will you go now?
- Is there anything you need from us?

(Feel free to answer any of these if you wish, but I will assume they are discussed if you do not.)

At this, Froylot will say, ”No my lords, it is as these heroes have said. I did not know until now that Haltavar was a dragon in disguise. I knew the boy and his family, so this is sad news as I presume this means he is also dead. The book is a concern, and I may be able to consult the Sages’ Guild further on this.”

Cups and refreshments are refilled as needed.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 3:39:15 PM
Wil heads to the shore to join the others.
"That guy, the guy in all purple?" He replies to Mak. "Do you think we should share that book? Could it possibly start a scary two-hour period of franticly avoiding a demon that tries to kill you and infects others and they try to kill you?"
"We would then have to work with some human with a saw in his hand to help banish all the evil. Sounds tiring... I mean sure... we could share this book, right?"

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+13=19 ; d20+6=10
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 3:42:01 PM
"Mak, do you represent Asildur in these proceedings?"

Mak was mostly prepared for the question and he had a response ready. "I am but a minor noble of the Aisilduran Court and cannot speak on behalf my countrymen, but I do speak for myself and my house when I say I am committed to helping the isles when they are wronged or threats appear that endanger it's peoples."

"How did you know Haltavar was Grovas in disguise?"

"Rolth and I were close enough to hear Halvatar's voice from the dragons lair and when we faced the creature it used Halvatar's voice. The Halvatar we knew, that is, since we only met Halvatar after the dragon attack I presume we only ever spoke to the dragon and not the actual Halvatar. For that reason we wouldn't know what Halvatar actually sounded like."

"Did you find Haltavar’s remains?"

"There were no Liontaur remains to be found in the dragons lair or in any of the places we searched on the island." Mak said and while true he knew they hadn't done a thorough search of the island other than to send a summoned creature to look for dragons. At that thought he wasn't able to hide the uncertain look back towards the others. "A more thorough search of the island should probably be done." he admitted.

"You say a creature took Grovas body. How do you know? Could it have been teleported away, dragged into the deep, or quickly eaten?"

"It was a large carcass. Only a large creature could have moved it as it sat at the waters edge, though the other options you suggested are possible. I know our own wizard Elyas could not have teleported the remains since it came up when we were discussing how to move the body so it would have had to be a very capable wizard. It is possible however that a large sea creature could have dragged or eaten the dragon's body. We didn't see what actually happened, only that it was not there the next day when we departed. We surmised that since Ledra knew of the battle she might have returned to check on Grovas and found the body."

"Where did this Ledra go?"

"Though there might be a means of determining her location, none that I'm aware of have been employed."

"Shush." Mak said quietly to Wil when he started on about the book.

OOC:
Diplomacy +13, Roll 19
Bluff +6, Roll 10.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 6:57:41 PM
Kiwina backs up what Mak says about Haltavar, adding, "We did not find any bodies nor facilities for keeping prisoners, although once we had slain the dragon we did not search the island outside of his lair. Also, we had seen the dragon that flew off with the boy we knew as Haltavar, and it was Ledra, not Grovas."

As for clues to Grovas's allies, "The book had a note in it. This identified someone in Dirt City who could put Grovas in contact with the author.* There was also a symbol that we could not identify. We still need to consult with sages about that."

At the question about whether there is anything else the group needs, Kiwina speaks up. "We suspect this Ledra is familiar enough with that island to teleport to it. And we have no idea of her intentions now -- she was quite willing to fight to defend Grovas for all that she tried to stop him from starting a fight in the first place. Could you keep an eye on that place?"

* Author of the note, that is.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 9:24:21 PM
At Kiwina's mention of sages, Rolth turns to Froylot, and (hoping to take some of the sting out of having kept him in the dark about the sad fate of Haltavar) asks the sage for his help in decoding the runes now that we are back in a safer place and have reported to the highest authorities of these isles. "Your wisdom was most useful in investigating the dragons, and I hope that you can help us and all taurs once again!"

Where will you go now? Is there anything you need from us?

Rolth opines that we may need to go to Dirt City to follow up the clue from the note regarding whoever is behind the dragon's accomplice. "Do you have information that may help us find our way to and within Dirt City? Or even some contacts or allies there who might aid our cause?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 10:56:00 PM
Ayotnom says, "Grovas being Haltavar in disguise explains a lot. From now on strange children are getting the once over with detect magic from me and if anyone else has arcane sight or true seeing that would probably be a good idea too."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 11:05:17 PM
Tsak stays characteristically quiet. Everything that needs to be said has been.
He idly wonders where Dirt City is and whether they'll be able to sail there on the Rose. If it's inland then that opens up a whole swag of questions regarding the fate of the ship and its crew.
Hopefully its coastal, and not as dull as its name suggests.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 9:35:06 AM
Falco nods along with the conversation but keeps glancing at the Purple Duke since he got a cold look. Guess I shouldn't have waved he thinks. When asked if there is anything that they need he considers asking for a sandwich but holds his tongue and will just buy bread later.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 12:35:47 PM
Elyas will show the book when requested, but he refuses to let anyone here read through it.

"this is not something to take lightly, my lords" he says if anyone tries to get a view of the pages

"more than a few people have been corrupted by reading the rituals around undeath and bringing things back to life. I will not have these words spread, even through 'innocent' inspection. You will have to trust me as to the contents of this tome"

DM Mark - The Council of Clans plus two.
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 1:34:35 PM
Wil wonders if it’s safe to share the book with the Purple Duke, musing that it might summon a demon they would have to fight.
Mak shushes Wil about the book. He answers questions about himself and about Haltavar. He has no information about how the dragon’s remains may have disappeared, nor about where Ledra may have gone.
Kiwina adds that there were no liontaur bodies nor places for prisoners on the island. He says that the book and the note in it are still a puzzle. He asks that the assembled powers to keep an eye on the isle where the Petals defeated Grovas, since Ledra is still somewhere.
Rolth can tell Froylot is a bit bothered at not being told the full story about Haltavar, and says the Petals still need the sage’s help. He asks those present if they have contacts or information about Dirt City.
Ayotnom vows to give apparent “victims” a once over to make sure they are who they say they are.
Tsak stays quiet. He just hopes Dirt City isn’t boring.
Falco worries he might have offended the Purple Duke, and wishes he had a sandwich.
Elyas is hesitant to allow the found book to be read or looked at by anyone, warning that it may corrupt those that read its contents.

Details were not provided about the refreshments there, but plenty of food is available for Falco and the others - breads, cheeses, cold sausages, sliced meats, fruits, and some sort of baked cake like thing full of oats, nuts and dried fruit. Watered wine, watered ale and just plain water are here as well. You know, breakfast stuff. The assembled powers there are eating.

Mak can sense his efforts to formally represent a foreign entity is accepted as a sign of respect.

The Petals answers are appreciated and discussed.

Froylot asks why Elyas thinks viewing the book or the note poses a threat. He will add that there were some pages torn from the book, and that the Sage’s Guild may know more. Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It’s clear from his tone and question that he does not agree about the danger of the book. You sense he is also reluctant to refuse a direct request from the Council of Clans.}

Regarding Dirt City, Clan Chief Jasak Redtooth spits and says, ”Bah, Dirt City. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. No self respecting taur would go there.” The elder, wizened Clan Chief Irian Stormeye will add, ”Indeed, Dirt City is known as a city of thieves. But it is a functioning city somehow with a thriving economy and a not insignificant port for trade. I don’t know much about it, but it is governed by a number of competing houses that elect a leader, though rumors suggest this leader often does not last long. I seem to recall the largest House there is called the House of Keys - might be a good place to start, might not. If you go, proceed with caution. That place is anything but boring.”

Harkin Sandifurr, the Clan Chief whose holding includes Chessford, finally adds, ”We, all of us here, are indeed grateful for your efforts. Know that you always have a home on any of the Tauric Isles. Indeed, I urge you again to consider leading the Houndstooth Clan and oversee their traditional holdings here on Liontaur Isles, as a suitable clan leader has still not been named. And if not as a clan leader, consider a home here simply as our guests.”

Pelonius will chide the assembled powers by adding, ”Heroes like these may prefer the wild freedom offered on Centaur Isle.”

The Purple Duke, not to be left out says, ”Or perhaps the predictable order and hierarchy of Minotaur Isle, where their nobility would be welcome and appreciated.”

You see four guards wearing the livery of Clan Chief Tenzar Goldmane bring in what appear to be a couple of heavy chests.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=18 ;
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 2:19:27 PM
"Hey!" Wil steps in instantly offended by the Clan Chiefs' words about Dirt City but he really doesn't have much to counter the insults, having grown up as a Grubber you get to know the city very well.

He is also a bit surprised at his reaction but is it really surprising? A couple of drinks of ale does help.
"I was kidnapped and these heroes rescued me inside the belly of a pirate ship. I am much appreciative of that," he says, overwhelmed with drink, and begins dancing by himself.
Top that will some non-sensical singing...

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 4:30:21 PM
Mak hadn't considered that wearing his family crest and other ceremonial items might be construed as an attempt to represent the government of Aisildur. Perhaps he'd need to curtail his ceremonial garb in the future. He'd have to ask Kiwina or Rolth what the tradition and expectation was concerning that. He'd only donned the medal at the last minute as a nod to his family honoring him with the new rank and knew had he not worn it if word had gotten home about that....well his Brothers Zond and Guinness might have objected to it.

Additionally that it appeared they were all being offered positions in the isles confused Mak. He thought that the offer had only been extended to Rolth to lead the clan. Based on this most recent turn of events it seemed they were all being offered the positions. Mak didn't know the protocol for such things, but trusted Rolth and Kiwina to make the correct decision for them all.

Once the pleasantries were over Mak made to pass by Rolth, Kiwina, Elyas, Falco, and Tsak. "Not projections." he said quietly about the two remote leaders. When he stopped it was beside Tsak. "Not sure if we should go sailing happy as you please into Dirt City. Maybe make landfall a ways distant and made the rest of the way in on foot."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+22=38 ;
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 8:23:35 PM
Rolth opines that a compromise might be reached regarding the book, namely that it be investigated carefully, under the watchful eyes of several worthies who can watch over each other to prevent malign influence. He reminds Elyas of the Sages' Guild motto that dangerous knowledge should be carefully preserved and kept secret, with the understanding that even the blackest treachery or darkest discoveries is knowledge that may one day turn to the benefit of the Noble Races. "Perhaps by knowing the secrets of our enemies, we will be better able to undo their nefarious plots!"

To the offers of home's among the isles, Rolth responds, "These are generous offers, for us to make our homes and even take up leadership positions, on each of your isles. Yet I for one feel that we are bound to all the isles, not just one, and that our united fate is what makes us strong. Please do not take affront that I must decline, for we only think of the greater good in this matter. Perhaps in addition to the Rose, we might have a base nearby, even on the islet where we defeated Grovas. Only time will tell whether we have the time and resources to make a go of it. Unless perhaps you were willing to help us outfit and fortify said islet?"

(Diplomacy = 38)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 9:27:51 PM
Ayotnom says, "Figuring out who they are is fine. We probably shouldn't go reading from their books just for kicks though. I thought I heard a ghost story about a mummy once where everything went sideways when someone started reading from a book of the dead."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday February 3rd, 2023 8:49:54 AM
Seeing the leaders begin to compete for the presence of the Petals on their islands, Kiwina adds to Rolth's proposal, "We are committed to the common cause of the taur races and would not want to create friction by appearing to favor one island over the others."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+6=16 ;
Friday February 3rd, 2023 8:51:30 AM
Diplomacy = 16 to aid Rolth

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday February 3rd, 2023 9:25:00 AM
Falco nods along with Rolth.

"A permanent place to call home would be good for a group." He doesn't on the leadership aspect as he doubts many of the tauric people would think of a little beastfolk as a leader.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Friday February 3rd, 2023 10:34:46 AM
Tsak reflects on the idea of setting up base in the Taur Isles and realises that indeed he has come to think of the area as 'home'. But as yet he isn't ready to settle down. The where and how of that will be a problem for future Tsak.

To Mak he gives a slight bow and murmers As m'lord wishes but it seems a little strange not to sail a perfectly good ship into a perfectly good harbor?

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Friday February 3rd, 2023 12:27:05 PM
""m'lord wishes"? Really?" Mak replied "Who was it that dragged you from the Tavern on Bridge isle when you were pining over that filly? What about that time we were all dying and I stepped in front of the frogmen so you'd be safe?" Mak said as he continued to make up fictional scenarios where he saved the ranger from certain death.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday February 3rd, 2023 3:27:54 PM
Elyas is reluctant still to hand over the book.

Knowledge like this should not be treated lightly, it should be destroyed. We will not learn much of our foes plans by reading a book that has pages missing! we can only assume that the pages that have been torn out contain whatever rituals they actually intend to use, the rest would be at best a distraction, at worst actively cause us more trouble.

If the Petals insist, I will hand it over, but my recommendation is for this book to be burned and not be used by anyone else.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday February 3rd, 2023 11:18:30 PM
“Powerful stuff, looks like, anyone know an armorer? I have some dragon hide I’d like to turn into a shield.”

DM Mark - The Council of Clans plus two.
Saturday February 4th, 2023 2:01:44 AM
Wil launches into some dancing and incoherent ramblings and begins dancing.
Mak ponders his appearance. He suggest the Petals not sail directly into Dirt City, but instead go ashore outside the city and walk in.
Rolth says perhaps the necromantic book could be carefully read, and should be locked up and kept safe somewhere. He diplomatically declines the offer of each leader for the Petals to locate on their island, instead suggesting a place on the isle where Grovas was defeated.
Ayotnom says that simply reading the book could be dangerous.
Kiwina correctly sizes up the leaders' seeming competition to have the Petals on their island, and suggests the Petals would not want to appear to favor one isle over another.
Falco does not wish to become a local leader among the taurs, but agrees a home base in the area is a good idea.
Tsak isn’t sure about a home base. He addresses Mak with the great difference his station demands as he responds that it would seem a shame not to sail a perfectly good ship all the way into Dirt City. Mak is aghast that Tsak would refer to him this way.
Elyas has strong reservations about anyone reading the book, suggesting that it instead be burned.

Harkin says to Wil, ”You are not a serious person. You may leave.” Wil suddenly realizes that it was not really a “may” and more of a “shall” as he is politely but firmly escorted out of the Council chambers. Harkin says to the Petals, ”That one’s not alright. You know that, right?”

In response to Rolth’s suggestion that all the Taur Isles could perhaps help the Petals create a home on a nearby isle, the leaders say they will discuss this proposal. They converse among themselves for a bit.

As they do so, Clan Chief Jasak Redtooth says, ”It seems you truly fear the knowledge in that book. Perhaps we should heed their warnings.” He will have a brazier brought in along with oil and a firesource so the Petals may burn it as Elyas’ suggests.

The Tauric Leaders do not discuss amongst themselves for long. The Purple Duke will say, ”We recognize the services you have provided to all our peoples. We recognize your wisdom in not favoring one isle over another. We proclaim you heroes to the Taurs, including that Wil fellow. While we understand you need no such proclamation from us, I think it is really our people who need such a proclamation as a way to unite all taurs. We would ask that you delay your departure for a few days so that representative minotaurs, centaurs and liontaurs may gather here in Chessford to celebrate the Petals in a spirit of unity and cooperation among our collected peoples.” Pelonius nods in agreement.

Then Clan Chief Irian Stormeye, an old wizened Taur with an eyepatch covering his right eye says, ”You ask for our help making the isle where you defeated Grovas into a base of operations, even if a symbolic one. We, all the taur leaders here, prepared a reward for your heroic efforts, so this should certainly get you started. By the way, what will you call that island? It’s gonna need a name.”

At this point, Tenzar, the Chief of the Goldmane Clan gestures to the guards with the chests. These guards clearly wear his livery, and they bring forth two heavy chests which they open. These chests contain gems and gold. You will note that there are gold coins here from all the taur isles.

(Note: this provides sufficient gold to bring everyone up to 12 level wealth, or 108,000 each. To make everyone’s life easier, please put your character at this level of total wealth. You may spend what you need in the Catacombs. But you must get your equipment lists squared away to include the correct values for all your gear, as well as any additional gems or gold you have to reach this 108,000 total in wealth.)

(In addition, you may design a base of operations as you wish on the isle where you defeated Grovas. Assume manpower and funds will be otherwise provided by the taurs for mundane, not magical, constructions there.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Saturday February 4th, 2023 2:28:17 PM
Rolth thanks the assembled leaders for their support in setting up a base of operations and the generous reward. He is fine with waiting a few days for a festival of unity. In fact, he suggest, "Perhaps our new island base could be named 'Unity Isle'? What do my comrades think?"

He will spend some of the intervening days completing his WLA officer training, and making another visit to the Catacombs to buy some new gear.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Saturday February 4th, 2023 2:32:27 PM
"I think we should call it Ted!" Wil says as he is dragged away.
"An island named Ted!"
Wil doesn't struggle but he certainly argues with himself and if you can imagine the arguments between a crazy man and his crazies it was certainly interesting.

After some time to recover, Wil settles and apologizes, he no longer holds his head down about his problem but promises to manage his "condition" better. He eventually vows he is in control but he doesn't object to some supervision.
"In the morning, I need to find that armorer... for sure."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Sunday February 5th, 2023 10:43:16 AM
Kiwina had been trying to come up with a name that would signify the taurs coming together, but been missing the mark. "Rolth, I like Unity Island." He makes a mental note to ask Elyas what could be done to keep dragons from reliably teleporting to it -- he suspects it won't be as easy as painting the place.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday February 5th, 2023 8:53:01 PM
Ayotnom says, "Aye, Unity Isle seems like a fine name for our new island base."

(OOC: Time to play tropico?)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday February 6th, 2023 10:46:47 AM
"Dragon Isle, no that is wrong. Rainbow or Unity, hmmm. Rainbow's are inspiring to look at but unless we can magically create one that stays it seems like false advertising."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Monday February 6th, 2023 2:13:53 PM
"Well, let's not make it boring. I'm sure our seasoned wordsmith can do better than Unity. Perhaps he's needs some alone time with his thoughts to come up with a better name. I think Rainbow something is fitting and honors the dragon. It might be enough to keep Ledra at bay?" Mak added.

DM Mark - Celebrate Good Times, Come On! d20=17 ;
Monday February 6th, 2023 6:08:01 PM
Rolth thanks the leaders there for their generosity and support. He suggests naming their new found island Unity Isle.
As he is dragged out, Wil shouts out that the island should be named Ted. Once outside, he apologies the the guards there. He asks about finding an armorer.
Kiwina agrees with the name Unity Island. He’d like to find a way to ensure dragons cannot teleport in though.
Ayotnom says he is good with Unity Isle.
Mak suggests Rainbow Rose Isle. He thinks it would honor the dragon defeated, and might keep Ledra at bay.
Falco muses on some other names, but he’s worried that with out a rainbow, using that in the name might be confusing.

The guards outside are a bit apprehensive about Wil, but they can direct Wil to an armorer in town.

As the Petals discuss the island names, others in the room suggest things like Liontaur Isle II, The Centaurs’ Pride, Purple Paradise, Grovas’ Bane. Even the guards in the room get into the act with The War of the Rose Island, Petals of Death, Thorn Castle, and If-You’re-A-Dragon-And-You-Come-Here-We’ll-Kill-You Island. That last one gets some frowns from others in the room. Finally Harkin says, “I’m sure the Petals have this well in hand.”

To the Petals he says, ”Please relax here in Chessford as our honored guests. In a few days we will have a celebration in your honor, and between now and then we will send people by to see you have what you need. But for now, Lead Stallion Pelonius and the Purple Duke will return to their islands so they may come back with some of their people.”

The Petals are dismissed if they have no further questions. Outside, Wil waits for them.

Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {The guards seem a bit nervous around Wil, and are somewhat relieved to let him go with the Petals.}
You will find that your needs are tended to at the house provided here in Chessford. Since this is a g-rated game, well just say that food stuffs, wine, beer and various friendly diversions are made available. A few folk you’ve met before stop by to say hello.

If you venture out, you can see that the town is abuzz with hasty preparations for a city-wide celebration. You are all greeted as guests of honor wherever you go. And you can be directed to crafts people, the WLA, and the Catacombs as needed.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday February 6th, 2023 6:44:25 PM
Elyas puts his vote towards Unity Isle, liking it more than the other names put forth and not hvaing anything better himself.

He then spends some time enjoying the hospitality of the council, drinking and eating and relaxing. He can't help but feel that the relaxing might not last long with the threat of a necromancer hanging over them, so he prepares by going shopping at the Catacombs.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=12 ;
Monday February 6th, 2023 8:07:35 PM
"Thank you, my friends," Wil says kindly to the guards. "I'm so sorry for the trouble. I have some struggles and sometimes it is hard for me. Please forgive me."
He also apologizes to the Petals for his behavior, admitting he is quite embarrassed and admits privately that a personality had escaped his mental traps. This personality has no name but maybe Ted, Wil suggested.
When Wil gets to an armorer he suggests he needs a tower shield that can protect him from range weapons. He asks about the magics of the Rainbow dragon scales and if it will be enhanced in some way.
"I'm in need of a cobbler for some boots too."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=23 ;
Monday February 6th, 2023 8:29:56 PM
(Sense Motive: 23)

Ayotnom asks, "Wil, what have you done to spook the guards so?

He sees if he can get a mug of strong ale from the drink cart and starts imbibing.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Monday February 6th, 2023 9:39:29 PM
Rolth is happy to see that Wil is apologetic and maybe even a little embarassed. Hopefully this will strengthen his Wil-Power to overcome these spirits, or at least keep them as inside voices. With a bow to the assembled worthies, Rolth will take his leave.

One more thought, before I go. Perhaps a more melodious name that still represents unity would be 'Harmony Isle'' what do you think?" With that, he will head off to the Catacombs, then the WLA, to report in and get the Champion-level training that he has been postponing.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday February 6th, 2023 10:02:30 PM
Kiwina is also aware of the guards reaction to Wil, and asks. "Wil, we haven't been to your temple recently. Would that help?" Kiwina doesn't recall ever visiting a temple of Wardd.

Kiwina turns his attention to Rolth's suggestion. "Harmony implies cohesiveness, Unity implies oneness. To me, at least. I think unity is the broader term."

Kiwina also needs to train with the WLA. He thinks he may do so after the ceremony.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Monday February 6th, 2023 11:23:08 PM
I like Tribulation Isle, as a reminder that it's not always smooth sailing. But I suspect Unity Isle is the best representation of our goal in the Taur Isles.

Tsak is a little overwhelmed by the attention and riches being lavished on the Petals. He decides to spend a few days on the Rose with Esmerelda and the crew to restore a sense of normalcy. He ventures out a couple of times to visit a tavern with Mak or get some fresh air with Wil walking in the nearby forests.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 8:13:26 AM
Mak took the opportunity to run Elmer into the surrounding countryside. With his short bow he was ready to collect any game he might happen upon. At the tavern with Tsak he made an absolute spectacle of himself as he finally unwound in safety. He also took the opportunity to move about without his armor, preferring a loose white shirt with the sleaves held in place by his magical sleeve garters. He also didn't push away any attention he might get from the ladies of the isle, but kept the interactions gentlemanly. He didn't need any undue complications and unknown heirs walking about.

Mostly though he wandered about and got the know the people a little better, lending a hand, or providing game he killed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 9:23:29 AM
Unity or Harmony are both fine with Falco though of the two he prefers Unity. Honestly he is distracted by the thoughts of the new equipment he is getting from the catacombs and how two things can improve his effectiveness so much. He joins those that head to a tavern and even goes so far as to get a rooms so he is not sleeping on the boat.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - Celebrate Good Times, Come On!
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 7:40:46 PM
Elyas discusses the island’s name further. He runs some errands and relaxes as best he can while still worried about the necromancer.
Wil apologizes to the guards and his friends. He seeks out an armorer and asks about a cobbler.
Ayotnom tries the ale provided at the lodging the Petals are provided. It’s OK, but he goes out seeking better.
Rolth looks forward to Wil keeping the crazy under control. He suggest “Harmony Isle” for a name before heading out for a few tasks.
Kiwina suggests visiting Wil’s temple, but finds there is no temple to Wardd here in Chessford. Perhaps there will be one in Dirt City?
Tsak suggests the name Tribulation Isle, though he is resigned to just calling it Unity Isle. He prefers the quiet of life on the Rose, though he is willing to visit a tavern with Mak or perhaps get some fresh air on a walk in the woods with Wil.
Mak looks forward to getting Elmer off the ship, and bringing him ashore to run in the countryside as he hunts for game. But tonight, he heads to the tavern with Tsak.
Falco is good with Harmony or Unity, preferring Unity Isle. runs some errands and later heads to the tavern.

Wil is able to find both an armorer and a cobbler, but what does he want there?

The island name is discussed, and perhaps further discussed at the local Tavern, the Wander’s Roost. It's a working class place, a bit rowdy at times. There is a small stage for a bard, though none are there tonight. Yet.

(Any of the Petals that wish to be there are.)

Some or all of the Petals are there, and as many folk want to buy the Petals drinks as expect the Petals to buy a round of drinks for folk there. It’s mostly liontaurs, but there are a couple centaurs and three minotuars there as well. There are a few dwarves, one elf keeping to himself but amused by the crowd, and two gnomes arguing heatedly about something. They look like they might come to blows.

At one point, two liontaurs square off to fight each other and are promptly thrown out by a no-nonsense liontaur waitress named Phaeline. Which is strange, since she is not as strong as these two - but they clearly do not want to mess with her as she drags them out by the scruffs of their necks. The crowd cheers her as she comes back in.

Three are a few dart boards here, and the Petals are challenged to games. There is also an axe throwing gallery - which seems like a reeealy bad idea in a bar, but there it is.

The drinks are good and the food is passable. But the crowd is pretty great!

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+10=22 ;
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 8:37:50 PM
Ayotnom asks the other minotaurs their stories as he drinks from a mug of strong ale he got from the bar this time.

Though Ayotnom's specialty is the rapier he's not above trying either the axe throwing or the dart board.

(OOC: Ayotnom hits with a 22 when it is time for the axe throwing or dart board)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 9:11:26 PM
"No bard?, Rolth thinks to himself, "That seems like and invitation!" He unlimbers his sargrass lute, plays a sample chord or two, then walks to the stage. "Anybody want to hear the song I conjured as the fight drew near? I call it 'Double Rainbow'."

A storm was brewing
On Liontaur Isle
A pair of families slain
In just a short while

Boy came calling
In Chessford town
Seeking out heroes
Of greatest reknown

Answered the call
Did the Eight Petaled Rose
Rose to the challenge
Lured in by their foes

Two dragons awaited
Spawn of Vurm’s demise
One full of bloodlust
Another more wise

Offered a choice
‘Tween mercy and death
Brother doomed sister
With hate-filled last breath

When sun next rises
In misty sky o’er there
Double rainbow will arc
Where they died in their lair

"Well, one outta two ain't bad, and I mean that in both ways!"

Minor key maudlin stuff done, Rolth restarts the party with a more lively tune, full of rambunctious heroes, coy maidens, the usual party dreck.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 11:21:40 PM
Tsak has a great time at the bar as he too lets his hair down and fully relaxes. By now he's used to the adventure/rest/repeat lifestyle but its still not easy for him to fully let his guard down. He has a few drinks and some spit roasted boar and claps very animatedly when Rolth gets up to perform. Phaeline catches his eye, but he's too shy to talk to her. He'll watch any axe throwing, but declines to take part. After a great few hours of fun he makes his way back to the Rose and has a long sleep until midday.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:30AO/22/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+7=24 ; d20+17=34 ;
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 9:05:58 AM
Mak intentionally doesn't play axes or darts since he wants other people to win, (Really, it wouldn't be fair) but he's there to readily offer advice when his friends miss a shot.

"Yeah, don't lean in like that. No wonder we nearly lost that battle, your throwing is rubbish."

"Throw from the elbow. If you do that aboard ship you might hit me...or Rolth since he's so big....and fat."

"You couldn't hit a barn door with a barn door throwing like that."

Each time a petal lost he bought a round for the bar...so it was in their best interest to add to the jests. Sometimes he forgot though and bought one anyway. Mak also didn't wear any ceremonial garb. preferring a simple white shirt and leggings along with his belt, sleeve garters, jewelry, and his purple and gold cape to ward off the chill. Tucked into his belt were a couple of riding gloves. Naturally almost of of these things radiated magic from their various enchantments. Outside Elmer waited patiently for him to stumble out.

Inside, he decided to accompany Rolth and stepped outside and get his mandolin from Elmer to join in. Surprisingly Mak made a fair accounting for himself, but was hardly the star given his lack of expertise.

And as always he kept a sharp eye out for trouble.

OOC:
Perform Strings +7 (Aid Another), Roll 24.
Perception +17, Roll 34

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:17 lbs| Move: 30 |, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

OOC: Is it possible to get a Darkvision tattoo or Foxes Cunning, or Owl's Wisdom?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 9:39:32 AM
Falco actually grabs a small glass of wine, normally not a drinker, and watches the goings on. After a bit he moves to watch some darts being played nodding along.

"The board is pretty high but I am pretty good with ranged weapons, anyone want to play against a little fellow like me?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 9:47:06 AM
Kiwina was prepared to take part in the contests until Mak settled down to abuse the contestants. "Hay, Mak! Since you can beat the rest of us blindfolded, why not try it that way?"

He tries to rouse the crowd to get Mak to join the game, and to cover his eyes, spin him around, or whatever else they come up with to make things "fair".

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 10:28:54 AM
Elyas enjoys a few of the drinks offered by the crowd, drinking a bit more than is probably wise.

Loosened up by the drinks, he happily joins in the game of darts, and is tempted by the axe throwing even though he is likely going to be terrible at it.

He feels like showing off a bit, and even though it is likely cheating if it was a real contest, he uses Telekinesis to lift an axe and hurl it into the target, grinning widely.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+14=20 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+14=31 ;
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 10:53:16 AM
Wil ask the Armorer for a tower shield that he can carry upon his back. The shield should allow him to plant it into the ground and it should have a view hold at his eyesight. This will be armored with the dragon armor, but he asks if that comes with any special characteristics
The boots, the first he has ever gotten should be armored lightly but comfortable. He advises he plans to take both items over to the Catacombs to have them enhanced.
At the party --
Wil orders a drink and just before he drinks he spots the axe throwing and abandons the drinks so he can participate in something he enjoys.
With three throws he doesn't do too badly (AC: 20, 25, 31). He invites others to beat his scores and volunteers to pay for a round if he fails.

DM Mark - Celebrate Good Times, Come On! d20+12=20 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=12 ;
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 8:29:04 PM
Ayotnom steps over to try his hand at axe throwing.
Rolth steps onto the stage. He opens with a number he just wrote, and moves into some more standard fare.
Tsak manages to relax here, enjoying a few drinks.
Mak accompanies Rolth for a bit, but is drawn to the axe throwing. He refuses to take part because he’ll make them look bad. Instead he just tells them how bad they are.
Falco says that the dart board is pretty high, but he’s up for a game if others are.
Kiwina was going to take part in the contests until Mak started coaching. He tells the archer to use some sort of handicap if he’s that good.
Elyas enjoys some drinks. He throws some darts, but worries he might hurt someone with an axe. So he uses Telekinesis to throw an axe.
Wil heads to the armor and orders a specialty Tower Shield made from the dragon scales. He also has a pair of boots made.

Will commissions his shield and boots, and he wants the shield to have a spike at the bottom so he can plant it. (Note that a planted Tower Shield will have little benefit to AC - shields must be wielded by their user to provide an AC bonus. Using one to provide total cover requires a standard action by their wielder.) He is told these should be read in a couple of days.

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At the tavern, the Petals have a good time. A number of patrons ask the Petals to tell them about facing a dragon - what was that like? Did it breathe fire? How’d they survive? Will there be more dragons?

Ayotnom does well with the axe, and none best him. A liontaur buys him a drink.

Mak’s criticism earns him a number of hoots and challenges. Those present call for him to show everyone how good he thinks he is.

Tsak’s cat is very popular, and a young minotaur server brings Esmerelda some food to eat. He tries to pet the cat if she’ll let him.

Elyas trick using magic to throw some axes gets some hoots and cheers! The elf in the back comes up and congratulates the mage for showing them all how it’s properly done. He introduces himself as Ginvelian, and he says he runs a tailoring shop called in town and that the mage should stop by and see him there as he has something for him.

Rolth provides entertainment, which is well received. After some calling, a young liontaur from the kitchens comes out with his lute and joins Rolth and Mak on the stage. He holds his own as a performer. A couple of dwarves buy the trio a drink.

A poet named Gnym steps up from the back of the tavern tells Rolth his poem was great and asks permission to write down his lyrics, promising to credit Rolth.

Falco laments his shortness. A centaur named Hereliac comes over and moves a darboard down for the little owlman. ”There, that’s better. Let’s see what you got.”

It becomes clear the two gnomes are arguing over ownership of a book of some sort. As they get loud, Phaeline hollers at the two to pipe down or get out. They lower their voices, but seem committed to the fight that does not seem to be resolving.

The two liontaurs that were thrown out for fighting show up again. They beg Phaeline to let them back in, promising to behave. She glances over to another liontuaress that seems to run the place, who nods. Phaeline give them a stern look but allows them in.

Mak’s sharp eye does notice a younger liontuar trying to remove something from the pocket of an older liontaur in the back of the room.

The night continues on in the Tavern - it’s a pretty lively place late into the night.

As the night winds down, the patrons begin to drift out one by one.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 8:43:05 PM
Ayotnom seeing folks shuffling out figures it is time to head back to their lodgings. He looks out for Wil considering the guards seemed a little concerned and he wants to make sure the man gets back without being hassled.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 8:47:46 PM
Rolth gives a happy hoist of the tankard the the dwarves who bought the drink, and congratulates the young liontaur on his fine performing! When approached by Gnym with his request, Rolth stops for a moment to pick his jaw up off the floor before excitedly agreeing. "I would be most honored! Who would have thought, the poet laureate of Minotaur Isle likes my rhymes! I am so glad that our paths have crossed on occasion ever since the Taurnament of Roses."

As things start to wind down, Rolth begins to pack up his gear before heading to his lodgings, but stopping first to make sure that all of his comrades are in a reasonably good state. Who knows what tomorrow will bring, but at least for this evening, all is well in this corner of the Wold.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 9:18:58 PM
Tsak's long sleep-in does him the world of wonders. He didn't drink enough to be hung over but the bit he did drink, and the good company, see him mightily uncompressed. He goes for a swim around the boat and then checks in on the cook to see what's available to break his fast.

Esmerelda, happy that the petals are back and that she got some attention the previous evening, settles down in a patch of sunlight to see what the day brings.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday February 9th, 2023 12:10:12 AM
Kiwina heads back to the Rose to sleep.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+12=13 ;
Thursday February 9th, 2023 9:41:55 AM
Wil thanks the armorer and the cobbler and back at the party

(Perception: 13) Not sure if Wil can catch the name of the book the two gnomes are fighting over but the argument peeks his attention.
"Why are you fighting over a book!" He shouts harshly. "Books are to be respected." He adds, but, he is just trying to find a reason to check out the book.
"You know," to Ayotnom, "we should really start a library at the Flower Pot or Mushroom Palace or whatever we end up naming our base of operations. I'm imagining a protected place to hold the most dangerous books."
Then on a completely different subject, "Shoot, I forgot to visit the temple. Ugh, Wardd is going to be upset... oh wait no.. there is no temple here.. never mind."
"This place is hopping tonight."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+13=31 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+13=19 ;
Thursday February 9th, 2023 10:31:13 AM
"Thank you Hereliac. I am use to being the shortest one but throwing darts upward would be a bit move changeling."

Standing with this throwing shoulder forward he methodically lines up and throws three darts aiming for the center of the board.

{Hit: 31 / 24 / 19}

"Well the last is a bit disappointing but that seems a good start."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:30AO/22/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Dart|21/-/-/-/-|(,WN)**|1d4+7(20)x2)) d20+21=24 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=30 ;
Thursday February 9th, 2023 12:54:18 PM
Mak was good natured and agreed to any handicap they wanted to put on him. Whether he hit the target or not he laughed along with them, paying up when he was beaten or buying to soften the loss. Meanwhile he was getting slowly pissed(English Version, meaning drunk).

When he spotted the liontaur going for the others pocket he nudged Rolth. "That bloke is picking his pocket, I think." he said as he drunkenly pointed at the thief. "Should we capture him?"

OOC: To Hits
Roll 24, 29, 26, 29, and 30

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday February 9th, 2023 1:08:50 PM
Elyas smiles at the elf.

Good to meet you, Ginvelian. My name is Elyas. I would be delighted to visit your shop, what is its name? How is it running a business on this island? Not a lot of elves around here normally. Though there are not many humans either, but I grew up on Centaur Island.

Elyas is curious about the fight over a book, but decides not to be rude by ducking out of the conversation to try to get more info. If Ginvelian doesn't continue the conversation more, elyas will go closer to the arguing gnomes

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday February 9th, 2023 8:36:33 PM
(OOC: Checking In)

Ayotnom sees Wil come back from the coblers and armorers and offers to help him back to the lodging so the guards don't bother him further

DM Mark - Celebrate Good Times, Come On! d10=4 ; d10=4 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+12=26 ;
Thursday February 9th, 2023 9:46:18 PM
Ayotnom heads back to the Petals lodgings, and he makes sure he accompanies Wil as he goes.
Rolth is kind to the young minotaur, and he is honored to share a bardic moment with the renowned Gnym. Well, renowned locally anyway. He check on his comrades as he heads back to the lodging.
Tsak and Kiwina are content to return to sleep aboard the Rose.
Wil tries to intervene in the argument between the two gnomes.
Falco thanks the centaur for his help, and throws some darts with him.
Mak agrees to throw some darts.
Elyas is pleased to meet the elf named Ginvelian. He tells Elyas his shop is named the Frayed Knot. He bids Elyas good night.

Wil tells the two gnomes to stop fighting and to be more respectful of books. They do indeed stop fighting as they turn their attention to Wil.
”Who do you think you are? You can’t talk to my brother like that.”
“Yeah, ya big stupid lummox - you tall people think you’re so big and all.”
“And what business is our book to you anyway?”
“Yeah, jerk. It’s our book - been in our family for a generation. And it’s staying with me!”
“Oh no you don’t, ma said I could have it.”
“That’s just because you tricked her! You can suck lemmons if you think you’re getting that book. Yer wife’d prolly just sell it.”
“Ooo, don’t you talk about Merilla that way! I’ll brain you for that.”
Aaaaand they’re fighting again. Wil does not see whatever book they are arguing about, so it may or may not even be here in the tavern.

Hereliac the Centaur throws about as well as Falco, but he doesn’t manage to land a dart as close to the bullseye as Falco, so he concedes the game.

Mak finds that the drink has affected his throw (those were some pretty bad rolls for Mak - glad it wasn’t combat). This causes a great deal of laughter after his bravado. Andy they buy him drinks to make sure he doesn’t get any better.

Eventually, the Petals retire for a good night's sleep, wherever they sleep.

Morning dawns. Some wake with a bit of a headache, but it soon passes.

The Petals have a few days to spend before whatever sort of ceremony is supposed to happen. How do you spend the days? You can see the town is being prepared for an influx of visitors and some festivities.

Also, on this anticipated day of citywide celebration all you know is that you will be honored by the taur leaders. Those staying at the lodging in town are bathed and given a haircut by their hosts, and they find their clothing has been cleaned as set out.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Thursday February 9th, 2023 10:03:59 PM
Rolth spends the intervening days training with the WLA, learning some tricks to make himself even tougher and more resilient. A quick trip to the Catacombs for some upgrades to his morningstar and belt is also in order. He will spend some time adding a broken rainbow to his many tattoos.

For the ceremony, he brushes out his mane with the fancy comb he got in the Giggling Ghost, puts on his finest duds that he won from the clerics of Wardd, clips his jeweled stiletto on his belt, slings up his sargrass lute and is ready to party!

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Friday February 10th, 2023 9:07:02 AM
Mak was completely happy with his performance with the darts. Being blindfolded, spun around, and ear plugs to keep him from hearing anyone and he STILL hit the target was good enough for him. That his score wasn't good enough to win...whatever. At least that's how HE remembered the evening.

The young nobleman soon forgot about the pickpocket and before long had wandered out of the pub and onto Elmer who amazingly knew the way home. At Mak's room he absently passed the horse off to a handler and made his way uncertainly to his room where he locked the door and hung his sword on a bedpost within easy reach.

Sunlight the next morning wasn't appreciated, but after a few moments soaking his face in the wash basin he was feeling better. Mak straightened himself up and donned his ceremonial garb before walking out into the day. A quick check on Elmer and he found someone to tell him where he needed to be at what time then he moved on to stretch his legs for a bit before the festivities.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:48 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), | Condition: Feelin' Fine!

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday February 10th, 2023 9:23:17 AM
Elyas wakes up with plans to go shopping. The cash that they got from the dragon fight and the reward from the council has given him enough to buy some things he has been wanting for some time. Particularly a metamagic rod...

He gathers his things and heads to the Catacombs, then on his way back he decides to go see what the elf Ginvelian wanted to show him. He finds some helpful people who can point him towards the Frayed Knot.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday February 10th, 2023 9:36:29 AM
Falco throws a few more rounds of darts before calling it a night. The taur are good company and he is enjoying the atmosphere. Waking with no headache he realizes that he should probably finish up his shopping since they are in port and decides to make a list.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday February 10th, 2023 9:44:04 AM
Wil takes in a breath, he restrains the raucous voices in his head.
"Listen... listen my friends. There is no need to fight over this book. What do you think about having a library nearby that will hold these books and many more and keep them safe? Can we discuss this, maybe after the celebrations?"
"Plus, you seem passionate about this book. Tell me about it."
The next day Wil works out his recovery by training with the WLA for his Champion rank. He also works to figure out how to build the library. He visits the Catacombs and stays quite busy.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday February 10th, 2023 3:21:41 PM
Kiwina needs to spend some time on training at the WLA. He also spends time looking at the ships around Chessford. The Rose is home, but she's not his. Sooner or later, he needs one that is.

He heals up over a few days.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Friday February 10th, 2023 8:16:38 PM
Rolth realizes that he accidentally forgot to respond to Mark’s alert about the thief, but probably too late to do anything about it now. He does keep a lookout for the cretin as he goes about his business in town, not wanting to be made a victim of such pilfering.

DM Mark - Celebrate Good Times, Come On!
Saturday February 11th, 2023 1:12:45 AM
Rolth is busy on Liontaur Isle, seeing to training, visiting the Catacombs and even getting a tattoo. The morning of the ceremony, he puts on his best and combs his hair. Which is saying something - he has a lot of hair.
Mak makes sure that Elmer gets him home. At least he was pretty sure that’s how he got home. The morning of the ceremony he dons his uniform.
Elyas visits the Catacombs. On his way back he stops in at the Frayed Knot to visit the elf he met.
Falco likewise tends to his shopping.
Wil tries to convince the arguing gnome brothers that perhaps their family book should go in a library. This earns him some funny looks from the pair, and then they burst out laughing. They decide that perhaps they can share the book, and then begin arguing on who gets it first.
Kiwina visits the WLA with Rolth for some training. He also looks at the boats in the harbor.

The next day, Elyas sees the sign above Ginvelian’s tailoring shop - The sign has a short piece of a very thick rope attached to it tied into a rather intricate knot. It appears to have been there for some time as the ends are indeed frayed. In the open windows he can see various items of clothing, mostly liontaur, but also some cut for smaller folk. The elf smiles as Elyas enters. ”Ah, I was hoping you’d stop by. Hmm … yes, yes. I’m pretty sure I knew you’r size, but let’s make sure I was right.” He brings out a rather impressive garment. It’s somewhere between a coat and a robe - more of a knee length coat than anything else, open at the front but able to be buttoned closed. It’s made of a fine leather dyed a deep green. The collar, sleeve ends and the opening to the coat are trimmed in some sort of gold material. ”I noticed that you were wearing rather plan garb in the tavern, and I thought you might need something more … befitting your station for the upcoming celebration.” Ginvelian pushes Elyas protestations aside even as he begins to make them. ”This coat, and these matching breeches were commissioned by a visiting nobleman that died about a year ago, and I’ve not really been sure what to do with them. Turns out he had a mistress here, so his wife wanted nothing to do with them. You looked like they might fit. While I cannot make you wear them, I would be honored to have you in this for the ceremony. No, no, no need to pay for them. Like I said, they were paid for some time ago. But let’s make sure they fit.”

Indeed, as Elyas tries them on, they do indeed seem to fit just fine. It consists of a fine coat and matching breeches. ”Yep, I was right. Excellent. Now, you’ll need to get some decent boots. I have a nice black pair of soft boots here if you wish.” These he will sell to Elyas for a reasonable price.
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Finally the day has come. A couple of rather fussy liontaurs arrive early in the morning. As mentioned before, those staying at the lodging in town are bathed and given a haircut by their hosts, and they find their clothing has been cleaned as set out. The liontaurs seem to be working toward a schedule, and someone is sent to fetch those aboard The Rose. They even try to groom Esmerelda. However, she’s not having it, so they back off.

Eventually, Tenzar, the Liontaur Chief of the Goldmane Clan arrives to escort the Petals. He looks like a king, a flowing gold mane, covered in adornments and sparkling jewels and gemstones held together with silver rings to contrast with his gold coloured mane.

The Petals are marched though town to a good deal of cheers. Flowers and some fine red leaves that smell nice are on the road. Finally, the Petals arrive at the town square in Chessford. Tenzar goes to join the other liontaur clan leaders. Also there are Pelonius with a number of centaurs you recognize, including the venerable Hollyhocks. Also there is the Purple Duke along with some of his nobles, and even a few minotaur guards you recognize that seem happy to see the Petals again. Liontaurs you recognize are there, including Froylot and Gnym who nod at the Petals as they pass.

Finally, you stop and are presented to all those assembled.

Clan Chief Harkin Sandifurr, dressed much nicer that he seems to like, awkwardly adjusts his vest before he looks up and says to the crowd,

”Friends - taurus and and all citizens of the Tauric Isles, we are assembled here to show our gratitude to these heroes, the Petals of the Eight Petaled Rose. It started with these heroes winning the Tournament of Roses. In recent days, they quelled a racist rebellion on Minotaur Isle when they solved a murder there, rescued Pholus and brought Domi’s Mirrors to the rulers of the isles, banished and evil power in the seas, and rescued all the isles by killing the dragon Grovas and driving away his sister, never to return. For these and other events, we are grateful.

“In doing these things, they have brought unity to the Tauric Isles. Never again will an isle seek to go to war against another.

“And so, on behalf of the rulers assembled here, I proclaim the Petals to be the heroes of the Tauric Isles, and friends to taurs everywhere.”

With that, the Petals are introduced by one-by-one, each by name. Pelonius, The Purple Duke and some of the liontaur Clan Chiefs step forward to put a heavy necklace made of gold squares around the neck of each of the Petals. Each of the squares has a depiction of the various exploits of the Petals in saving the taurus, including slaying a fearsome dragon.

Someone in the crowd cheers, echoed by the crowd.

Huzzah!
HUZZAH!

Huzzah!
HUZZAH!

Huzzah!
HUZZAH!

And the crowd erupts into cheers and clapping. Finally, things calm down.

Tenzar steps forward. ”And do the Petals have anything they would like to add? Tell us, where will you go now? What heroic deeds await?”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Sunday February 12th, 2023 4:12:35 PM
"Well, I for one am unsure what quests Domi will put before us, but stand ready for the call, as always! We did catch a whiff of necromancy mixed in with the dragon's plot against the isles, so perhaps that will be our next direction. It seemed to originate outside the isles, so we might range farther afield than ever before. Do you assembled leaders have any counsel for us, that we might be sure to do more good works for these isles and all of their inhabitants, Taur and otherwise?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday February 12th, 2023 10:46:11 PM
Ayotnom says, "I thought we were going to Dirt City to investigate whoever gave Grovas that undead book."

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Sunday February 12th, 2023 10:54:00 PM
Kiwina submits to the grooming, knowing he will never meet liontaur standards with his own. As they March, he scans the crowd for people he recognizes, although eye contact or perhaps a nod are all the display he makes.

He catches the never to return bit, which he hopes is the case but does not know is true, with a slight frown. In truth, they had done more for the islands than he realized, but the latest adventure. . . Well, it may not be over yet. He doesn't know.

What deeds await? The aumakua might be able to glimpse the future; Kiwina can't. He does not follow Rolth's example of bringing up their real concerns. The leaders may need that, but this isn't the place. "Just know that we remain committed to the common cause of taurkind that has been laid before us. Wherever it takes us, we will work for the good of these islands."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Monday February 13th, 2023 2:36:34 AM
Tsak is pretty excited. There is the whiff of further travel and new horizons in Dirty City, plus the strong possibility of a home to come back to on the Isle that was liberated from Grovas. It's a heady mix to finally feel like he belongs.

His usual nature asserts itself and he is happy just to let everything happen without feeling the need to comment on it. However he feels very present and is proud of the hero he's become. Who knew a galley slave could come to this...

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+13=26 ;
Monday February 13th, 2023 8:21:03 AM
Mak attended the celebration, but offered only the following when asked. "We watch and protect as needed my Taur friends and when required we exact justice on those that commit crimes against the peoples of the isles. The Taur Isles are our home and we want it as safe as you do. To that purpose we are looking at establishing a residence here." He said as he brushed his WLA badge, drawing confidence from his training within the organization.

Amazingly Mak's diplomatic tones were once more successful.

OOC:
Diplomacy +13, Roll 26

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday February 13th, 2023 10:11:33 AM
Falco stands as proud as he can, chest puffed out. He listens to what is being said and only pauses at the mention of the dragosn. 'Grovas sister never to return? Let us hope this is true.' He stays silent as the others talk, honestly daydreaming a little about their future base an sending for his family to live there. In the world of the large folk some little halflings could do quite well.
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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - Celebrate Good Times, Come On!
Monday February 13th, 2023 11:39:39 AM
Rolth answers the assembled Taurs with a vague reference to following up on something found in the dragon’s lair, and asks the leaders if they have any counsel in this.
Ayotnom says the Petals are headed to Dirt City to find whomever gave a book about undead to Grovas.
Kiwina looks over the crowd as the Petals parade through town. He sees several taur faces that are familiar, but one catches his eye that he did not expect to see - he sees the old human warrior cleric Nyloth standing in the crowd. Nyloth nods as the Petals pass. At the ceremony, he wonders why Harkin says Ledra will never return. Kiwina reassures the crowd that the Petals will always work for the good of the tauric isles.
Tsak is excited about what the future holds, and is proud of how far he’s come from his days as a slave scrubbing the deck of a ship.
Mak speaks of watching and protecting - and enacting justice against those that would harm the isles.
Falco is proud to stand with his friends. He thinks ahead to what the Petals might do next. He even considers bringing his family out if the Petals build a base of operations.

A couple of the Petals wonder at Harkin’s assertion that Ledra left, never to return. How could he know that? How could he make such a promise?

Sense Motive DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that as Harkin says this, there are some nods and smiles, and a slight sense of relief in the crowd at Harkin’s reassurances. Word had spread that there was another dragon, and there was some anxiety about this fact. You gain a new found respect for the burden of a leader.}

The ceremony quickly transitions into a citywide celebration. The liontaur clan chiefs along with the centaur dignitaries and the Purple Duke and his entourage are hosting a fairly lavish dinner event, and they invite the Petals. This is quite pleasant, and those in attendance are indeed interested in what the Petals plan to do with the dragon’s old lair, as well as where they are headed next. This dinner event does not go as late as some other celebrations across town.

Alternatively, there is no shortage of folk that seem interested in spending time with the Petals, so each of you can celebrate as you wish. And there are more than just taurs here - there are some dwarven crafts people, a few elven merchants and traders, some badger beastfolk that seem to have recently arrived on a ship seeking to make their own inroads trading with the taur isles. There are others as well. These celebrations go late into the night.

And of course the seemingly single status of the Petals makes them the subject of advances from a number of folk.

Eventually the Petals head off to bed however they do so, and wake after a good night’s sleep. Which may mean they wake rather late in the morning. The city is relatively quiet after such a busy night, but the sky is clear with the promise of a new day, and new adventures ahead.

What now?

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=25 ;
Monday February 13th, 2023 11:53:06 AM
Elyas arrives slightly late to the event, but in time to be introduced to the crowd. He is dressed in much fancier clothes than anyone here has ever seen him in, with a long green overcoat with gold trim. He looks more like a wizard than normal, and for once wears some of the trappings of his craft more openly. wands and a rod are visible, along with component pouches and a scroll case. He does not wear a pointy hat though. That would just be silly.

He almost makes a comment about not having any real information about Ledra or the odds of her return, but catches that Harkin is likely speaking to allay fears without having to be 100% factual. (sense motive = 25). He decides to just not say anything

he enjoys the celebration, eating and drinking and socializing until quite late at night. He wakes only slightly later than usual, still going through his normal daily routine.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+10=16 ;
Monday February 13th, 2023 12:47:47 PM
Mak wondered how Harkin knew Ledra wasn't a threat, but decided that if the leader proved to be wrong it was on him. He'd not confirm such to others if asked directly about it, but he'd also be careful to not incite people against the leader so he remained silent on the subject. At the dinner Mak enjoyed the company of the petals and the occasional rubbing of shoulders with the nobility, but he was clearly not one of THOSE nobles that enjoyed such things.

"My brother, that buggered son of a begonia, got me promoted Tsak. Makes me want to go back to Aisildur and take down the rest of the vine people left behind and stab Ga'al until he's left the Wold and fears to return because I'll stab him again. At least that Domi/Imod fellow looks for willing followers....as deluded as they are." he finished quietly so as not to be overheard by Rolth or those nearby.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=26 ; d20+5=18 ;
Monday February 13th, 2023 4:23:28 PM
Wil headed down in training when he eventually returned to the group refreshed and seemed to have himself in order again. "Nothing like a little 24-hour training time to make the voices go away," he says to anyone listening. He tries his best to pretend the incident the other day never happened.
"So Ledra may be somewhere around us but if she is not going to be a threat should we worry? We will be gone for a few days/weeks I imagine. Can the security forces handle it if she comes back?"
"In other news been working on my Shadowdancer moves" and starts "shadow dancing" (Dance: 18 - I guess that isn't bad)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Monday February 13th, 2023 5:58:56 PM
Rolth looks up Froylot after the hubbub dies down. He is curious what the sage might know about the book that he didn't want to talk about more openly, or that might help us keep it safe from evildoers. He also asks what Froylot knows about Dirt City and the mysterious contact that was revealed in the note. Similarly, is there any force for good hidden in that den of villainy that we might be able to contact?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Monday February 13th, 2023 7:23:14 PM
Tsak makes it thru the speeches, the back slapping and hand shaking. His smile stays (mostly) genuine and he only grits his teeth a few times.
At Mak's pronouncement he solemly tells him he'll be missed and to have a good trip before turning to Elyas to admire his new clothes. When he turns back a minute or two later he seems surprised the crusty fighter is still there.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday February 13th, 2023 9:13:42 PM
As the celebration transitions, Kiwina finds himself wandering to the part.of town he is most comfortable with -- the waterfront. He grows less "styled" and more comfortable as he does so, tucking the fancy necklace in his pack. As usual, he ends up back at the ship for the night.

Not even the brief appearance of Nyloth is going to ruin this day.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=28 ; d20+5=18 ;
Monday February 13th, 2023 11:16:49 PM
Sense Motive: 28

Ayotnom has a little skill in dance himself (OOC: needed for duelist) so he dances along with Will

Perform Dance: 18

"I think you are the better dancer my friend." he says to the odd man

DM Mark - Celebrate Good Times, Come On!
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 1:26:11 AM
Elyas is wearing much nicer clothing than he usually does and completes the look with his magic equipment, looking every bit like the powerful mage he is. He enjoys the evening and wakes refreshed.
Mak also enjoys the evening. He tell Tsak he’d like to go back to Asildur and put an end to Ga’al. He also shares some private thoughts about Domi with Tsak.
Wil enjoys his time training. He does some shadow dancing (though the DM is left wondering what that means.)
Rolth checks in with Froylot asking him what he may know about the book of necromancy and the person mentioned in the note.
Tsak wishes Mak well and admires Elyas new clothing.
Kiwina spends some of the evening near the Waterfront, away from the crowds.
Ayotnom enjoys the evening, and even tries to keep up with Wil’s shadow dancing.

Those staying on the Rose can see that Ramsey continues to do an excellent job getting the ship provisioned and in order. He asks Captain Kiwina if he has any special orders or requirements. He also asks where the ship may be headed next? He asks about the Island where the Petals killed the dragon - is that the next destination? Should he lay in any supplies for a stay there?

In the morning the next day, a familiar face knocks at the door of the lodging where most of the Petals are staying in town. Answering the door, you see the grizzled warrior-priest Nyloth. He wears traveling clothes and a chain shirt. A sword hangs at his hip. He smiles as he says, [b]”I bring you greetings in the name of Domi. I see the Petals have done well, and have earned the gratitude of the leaders of the Taurs. I am happy for you. As you have grown in power, your roles as heroes have taken you beyond the tauric isles. If the tales are to be believed, heroes such as yourselves are often drawn far from their homes to confront evils in the Wold. I have no other words of wisdom for you, nor any specific message from my god. I merely wanted to pay my respects as another mortal in the Wold, and let you know that I wish you well in all you do.” And with that, he bids the Petals farewell unless they seek to keep him there a while.

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Froylot tells Rolth that he knows nothing about the symbol that appeared in both the note and book. The note instructed Grovas to contact Nevras Canthil in Dirt City, but he knows little about Dirt City and nothing about Nevras Canthil. Since Rolth asked for his help, he will offer to contact the Sage’s Guild about this, but needs to return to Frog Hollow to do so.

Assuming some or all of the party accompany Froylot back to Frog Hollow, he goes to his office. He writes a note asking for information about the strange symbol. Are there other questions the Petals would like him to include in his query to the Sages Guild?

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+13=26 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+3=17 ;
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 8:11:35 AM
The day after the celebration Mak was back in his adventuring gear with his black armor, purple and gold cape and tabard and what looked like a mismatched pair of dueling gloves. The one on his right hand seemed to have fancier stitching while the left seemed a more normal one meant for protecting one from ropes and small cuts. Mak's scabbard was also empty as well and his heirloom rapier was not visible though his bow was slung over one shoulder and his quiver over the other.

In his pack he'd safely packed away all the ceremonial items in an oiled leather pouch to protect them from the elements.

Otherwise Mak worked Elmer each day to give the horse some exercise and attention as he practiced his riding skills both with sword and bow as he passed the time until their departure for Dirt City. In the evening he tried to find out as much about Dirt City as he could that he didn't already know by reputation.

OOC:
Diplomacy +13, Roll 26 (Information Gathering)
KS: Nobility +10, Roll 25 (Dirt City Political Structure)
KS: Local +3, Roll 17 (Information that he might know not covered by the other two checks.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 10:02:56 AM
Falco thanks Nyloth for the visit but can think of nothing of importance to discuss with him. Preoccupied he heads back to the representative of the Catacombs for one last purchse.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=18 ;
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 10:18:24 AM
Wil is happy to have a dancing partner but disagrees he is a better dancer then Ayotnom and laughs.
(OOC: Looks like Shadow Dancing is an Andy Gibbs song... lol)

Wil wakes with a pounding head to the knocking of the door.
He is curious regarding Nevras Canthil in Dirt City, having grown up in Dirt City he wonders if he knows that name. (Local: 18)
He also answers questions about Dirt City to anyone that asks

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 3:51:38 PM
Elyas is ready to leave when the rest are

"I don't think we will get much more info about Nevras Canthil in this area, we likely will need to get to dirt City and see where we can go from there. Wil, perhaps you can help us get in touch with some people in town that can get us the information we need.

If nothing else I can try to pose as a wizard interested in learning more about these rituals we found, but we no longer have the book and I am not able to cast even simple necromancy spells...

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 8:21:03 PM
Ayotnom says, "Although most of my training is martial in nature I have had some arcane schooling as a universalist wizard. I can even cast a few low level necromancy spells. The question is could I bluff my way as one wanting to know more about these rituals?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 9:02:43 PM
As far as the Sages Guild, Rolth suggests that Froylot ask about Nevras Canthil, and possible underground allies in Dirt City that might help us without coming to the attention of the local robber barons. He assumes that we can sail by Froylot's village on the trip to Dirt City, and recalls that the sage has some sort of magical tube message system that allows him to get answers almost immediately.

As far as bluffing our way into Canthil's presence, once we are safely aboard the Rose, Rolth suggests that the easiest way would be to pretend to be Grovas or Ledra in polymorphed form. It would be natural for either to show up there, Grovas to learn more as promised, and Ledra could be looking for magical means to exact revenge upon the Petals. Others could be a mercenary company hired by Grovas, also suitably disguised, of course.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 10:15:47 PM
Kiwina tells Ramsey that the next trip may be a long one, as it seems they will head to Dirt City. And if not, then a stay at Unity Island is most likely. So, yes, he should provision well.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 11:53:22 PM
Tsak joins the discussion regarding a trip to Dirt City.
He is extremely dubious of the plan to impersonate either of the dragons. They simply don't know enough about them to pass any reasonable test. Posing as a mercenary company could work, until people find out the dragon is dead, then things could get shady? And their renown may well work against them too. Not knowing Ledra's whereabouts and what she may be up to makes all this fraught with peril, but also enough mystery that the petals might sneak thru the cracks.

He floats the idea of becoming a trade delegation representing the Taur Isles to try to increase trade with Dirt City. From what he has heard the merchants in the city are not only one of the more honest parties but also quite powerful. Getting them onside as well as continuing to help the Taur Isles could be a good start. We have a ship and enough gold to buy a cargo of Taur goods to take with us, any profit can be shared back with the Isles and assist with their base on InsertNameHere Isle. Subtle enquiries could then be made regarding the Canthril bloke.

Down and Dirty in Dirt City

Heroes and Information

DM Mark - On the Road... er ... Sea Again.
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 12:57:19 AM
Mak puts away his dress uniform and changes back to his normal clothes. Then tries to see what he can about Dirt City.
Falco thanks Nyloth for stopping by and runs some errands.
Wil thinks about what he knows about Dirt City and shares this with his friends.
Elyas thinks there’s little more info about Dirt City or Nevras Canthil that can be learned outside of actually being there. He suggests posing as someone seeking more info about necromantic rituals, though the burnt book is no longer there to refer to.
Ayotnom thinks he might be able to bluff his way through being a necromancer.
Rolth suggests getting back on board the Rose and stopping by Froylot’s place for info on the way to Dirt City. He suggests some ways to bluff this Nevras Canthil once they get there.
Kiwina tells Ramsey to lay in provisions for a long trip to Dirt City.
Tsak is worried about pretending to be a dragon and its associates, instead posing as traders.

Mak finds that his knowledge of nobility yields little about Dirt City, other than the fact that it has little to do with a typical noble structure. He is able to learn that Dirt City was founded by thieves and is a haven for such activity. It’s not a safe place, so unsafe that normal people have to live in the sewers just to survive. The town is run by several family houses and they elect a Master Thief that just hopes to live long enough to amass wealth and escape. The place is always dirty, hence the name. Or maybe that name comes from all the dirty practices there. It is a place for smugglers and illicit goods as well.

Wil is able to provide a different perspective. He says there are a lot of tall tales about Dirt City, but it’s actually a pretty functional city with its own structure and rules. He says initially some folk did escape to sewers for safety, but this developed into an underground city where folks could lead normal lives. The City Below is a family friendly place and drawing a weapon there can get you jailed or killed pretty quick. The City Above is a bit more lawless, and the Houses enforce the rules. He says there are about 7 or 8 houses, each with their own structure and emphasis. The House of Keys is the biggest one and tries to keep order in the city.

His father was associated with the House of Darts. He recalls that the House of Darts is one of the more shadowy organizations, but the place to go if you need something nefarious done. His father was fairly high up in the House of Darts, but was killed under mysterious circumstances. Most said he was killed for stepping on the toes of a merchant from another house. Some say it was an inside job by someone in the House of Darts. His mother was also killed out of fear of her powers. Wil was forced to hide in the City Above, working as a Grubber for a time, since he lived in some fear of the House of Darts, and didn’t trust any of the other houses either.

The Petals bid farewell to Pelonius, the Purple Duke and the liontaur Council of Clans. With their service and well wishes, each of the Petals gets one Hero Point. The ship heads to drop Froylot and the liontaur fisherman that went with him off.

—--------------------------------------------------
The Petals go ashore to see what information Froylot may be able to get from the Sages Guild.

Froylot asks to see the note. He agrees the symbol is probably old Woldian, but knows nothing more.

As the Petals watch, Froylot will write in an elegant script.

Please send me all you know about the symbol on this note, and what you know about Neveras Canthil in Dirt City. Also, are there allies in Dirt City?

Froylot

He puts the note in a contraption that kinda looks like a large mailbox. He closes the lid, and the device hums a moment, and then there’s a ding. Froylot indicates that the ding lets him know his note has been sent. At which time he opens the door to confirm that it is no longer there. Froylot says it may take some time, but he will notify the Petals of what he finds out.

The Petals rest for a while in Frog Hollow, where they are also appreciated for what they have done, though this time by much simpler liontaurs. Later that evening, Froylot will go to the Petals to return the note and share what he has learned.

[b]”I heard back from the Sages Guild. As you have already determined, they said the strange symbol seems to combine the old woldian figures for life, death and dreaming or perhaps nightmares. But they know nothing more about this symbol or whom it may represent. They also said that Neveras Canthil is a taxidermist, but his current location was unknown. The Sages Guild will update their records that he may be in Dirt City.

“There are no allies of the Sages Guild in Dirt City. Regarding allies someone may seek, they recommend anyone staying in Dirt City stay in the City Below as it is much safer. The also included this scroll:

A Brief History of Dirt City.

He wishes the Petals well on their journey.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 9:59:07 AM
"Looks like we are off to someplace new again. No better way to see the Wold then the life of adventure."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC2 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC20 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC29 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 11:33:14 AM
Elyas offered to pose as a wizard looking for Nevras Canthil, Ayotnom mentioned he had some experiece with necromancy spells, Rolth suggested one of them pose as Grovas, Kiwina tried to use an unauthorized name for Mak's Rainbow Rose Island and suggested Ramsay lay in supplies for a long journey, and Tsak suggested they could pose as a trade delegation.

"I agree posing as Grovas could have some problems. As Tsak mentioned our reputations or word of Grovas' death might bugger our plans. There is also the matter of Ledra. She could secretly work to expose us and endanger the mission. It would be good to know exactly where she is, at least so we know she won't interfere with us. I mentioned it before, but I think we should make land away from Dirt City and travel there overland and enter anonymously. Perhaps do some information gathering before we reveal ourselves? Maybe even try to make contact with the Undercity authorities or someone trustworthy to find out more about this Nevras Canthil. I also think we should enter separately and join up once inside. Anyone know of a reputable Inn in the undercity?"

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 2:15:21 PM
"As much as I have reservations, I wonder if we should talk to the Adventurer group that makes Dirt City home... the Petals. They may have some information on this Nevras Canthil. Maybe we could send one of those fancy posts to the group but it's been many years. Not sure if they even care to talk to me."
"We had a place to stay when I was there, maybe we could stay there?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 4:36:50 PM
"we definitely need more information. we should plan to spend some time gathering info from whatever sources we can find, or any old contacts that will still meet with Wil.

Do any of you have the ability to scry on a target? it might be good ot look in on Ledra and make sure she isn't trying to make things difficult for us. I don't think I could blame her, but we should watch our backs. I do not have any spells that can do it myself, though.

Kiwina (Steve M) 61/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 6:43:06 PM
"Our reputations here won't be our reputations there, where we aren't known" Kiwina tells Mak. "We need to know whether the docks are associated with the city above or below." Either way, Mak had a point. The Rose was unique enough to attract unwanted attention in a city of thieves.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 8:42:18 PM
Ayotnom asks, "I guess it depends. Do they make underground docks at Dirt City or are all the docks above the ground?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Thursday February 16th, 2023 1:00:15 AM
Tsak has a look at the scroll which includes a rudimentary map
Looks like the docks are part of the top city. I'm not sure the lands around dirt city are at all safe.
I don't understand why arriving by land is better. If you're that worried then Ramsay can just row us ashore at the docks and then take off again in the Rose.
There are no trusted factions and the best way we can make friends is to be of value, hence the suggestion of traders. We can't just rock up ask a few questions and then start accusing people of necromancy. They won't believe us, or even care - and there'll be a lot of knives in dark places whereever we turn.

DM Mark - Discussions
Thursday February 16th, 2023 1:00:20 AM
Falco is excited about the adventure ahead.
Mak goes over various plans and suggest anchoring the Rose well outside the city and approaching on foot.
Wil thinks he might know a place to stay, but he’s not sure.
Elyas suggests gathering information once the group is there. He asks is anyone has any divination spells that may help.
Kiwina wonders if the docks are associated with the City Above or the City Below. He wonders if the uniqueness of the Rose may be a problem.
Ayotnom also wonders about the docks.
Tsak wonders if anchoring away is safer, and suggest posing as a trade ship.

The party discusses various approaches, but the DM is unsure what approach they will actually take.

Regarding where to park the ship, Knowledge Local or Knowledge Nobility DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a tough call. You’re approaching an area known for illicit activities, but the place is far from lawless. You know there is robust trade with the city. Is it safer to put the ship where there are other ships and presumably some sort of code or rules, or do you anchor it away from the harbor and hope for the best? I mean, who would expect piracy in a place like this - especially with a lone ship, just sitting there, defenseless, all by itself?}

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday February 16th, 2023 9:20:24 AM
"Wilford makes sense, finding another group of adventures would most likely help in our mission or at least give us a starting point."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=10 ;
Thursday February 16th, 2023 9:35:37 AM
"I think I'm afraid of pirates over meeting my old friends," Wil says.
"I still don't know why they grabbed me but it could have been because I was having a hard time at the time. Wondering around without an adventuring group was not the smartest choice. They really know how to take advantage of a person in need... anyways I'm in a better place. I'm ready."
"On a separate thought, we could still install some weapons on the Rose but once my Catacombs order comes through I'm pretty strapped for gold."
(Know. Local: 10)

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+22=24 ;
Thursday February 16th, 2023 9:56:15 AM
Elyas thinks over the options a bit
[know nobility = 24]

"the city might be known as a hub for illicit activity, but they still have ports and trade. If we dock close to many other ships with some level of security around I think we would be safer than mooring the Rose all by itself away from any possible aid. If i was a pirate, I would go after the lone ship, not the dock full of ships and people

In any case, we should get under way soon. I think we're in agreement that there isn't much more to do here to prepare.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+10=22 ;
Thursday February 16th, 2023 12:29:06 PM
Mak thought about the port at Dirt City and reconsidered. "We shouldn't let the Rose sit alone someplace, but perhaps a nearby port town would be better to travel from than advertising to Grovas ally in Dirt City that we've come calling."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Thursday February 16th, 2023 8:17:07 PM
Rolth thanks Froylot for attempting to gather information to help us. He asks whether there is known to be a WLA chapterhouse in Dirt City, perhaps that would be of help.

Otherwise he is ready to set sail, and is in favor of just sailing there directly, rather than walking in from downriver. It does seem that the sewers lead to the shore, so we might be able to go directly underground. He asks Wil, "Are the sewers in the underground city big enough for the likes of us taurs?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+5=8 ;
Thursday February 16th, 2023 8:21:41 PM
(Local knowledge = 8)

Kiwina decides to take a wait and see approach. He doesn't know of anything near Dirt City, and wouldn't trust anything too close not to be the same. "We've talked about arming the Rose before. I don't see arming it to defend it from an attack in port, and Elyas is more potent than any ballista while we're sailing. Maybe we just find someone who's sailed there before and find out more."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=23 ;
Thursday February 16th, 2023 9:20:49 PM
Knowledge: 23

Ayotnom says, "I concur. Dirt City is a trading hub of sorts. Perhaps we put up false flag on the Rose give her a different port of origin and name in case Grovas's ally is looking over his shoulder. As for if it is sized for us that is a good question. I thought a number of the smaller folk lived underground."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Thursday February 16th, 2023 11:10:28 PM
Tsak gets ready to roll, stowing his gear for sea passage and making sure there's enough suitable food for Esmerelda for a couple of weeks.
Err, anyone know how long it will take us to sail to Dirt City?

He has a quiet word with Ramsay
Dirt City will be a new thing for most of us. You'll have to watch the boat carefully. Don't take on board any new hires and make sure anyone that takes leave never travels alone.

Perhaps when we get there we could split up, as if this vessel were simply hired to take us from Taur Isles to Dirt City. Wil can take Capt Kiwina and Rolth to get in touch with his old friends. I will be this Cleric's body guard (pointing to Falco) and Elyas and Ayotnom can be retainers to his lordship (pointing to Mak)

DM Mark - Discussions and Plans
Friday February 17th, 2023 2:03:44 AM
Falco would like to find the adventurers Wil mentioned.
Wil suggest equipping the Rose with weaponry.
Elyas thinks about the Petals’ approach and would like thinks there is less risk approaching the City directly in uncertain waters.
Mak would still like to seek out a nearby settlement and approach Dirt City by foot.
Rolth asks if there is a WLA chapter house in Dirt City. Froylot does not know much about the WLA. He favors sailing directly into Dirt City, and wonders if the City Below is large enough for Taurs to visit.
Kiwina thinks any sort of armament the Petals could install on the Rose would pale in comparison to what damage Elyas can do. He suggests seeking out someone who has sailed to Dirt City before.
Ayotnom suggests sailing into Dirt City harbor under a false flag to throw any potential adversaries off. He also wonders if Taurs can fit in the City Below.
Tsak wonders how long it will take to sail to Dirt City. He warns Ramsey about this the port there, and suggests the Petals pose as passengers and split up once they are there.

The decision is made to get underway and work out the details later.

Soon the ship is moving. How long will it take? How will you get there?

DC 15 Knowledge Geography Highlight to display spoiler: {The voyage is about 1000 miles so you should be able to make it in about 10 to 15 days, depending on the winds.}

The device you call Garmin can help direct you, but you need to input the correct location, which will require a DC 15 Navigation check. What steps do you take to make this check?

You’ll certainly have time to discuss how to approach things during your trip, but I don’t plan to take the trip day by day. Are there preparations you intend to make on the way there?

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+10=17 ;
Friday February 17th, 2023 8:30:29 AM
It seemed the group was determined to sail directly into the mouth of the beast, so Mak stopped making suggestions about tactics. A barbarian would naturally want to charge directly into battle without any reconnaissance, Wil wanted to arm the Rose, and Kiwina wanted to ask someone else about the port city. Unfortunately it might be in a neighboring port they'd find that information. Also Mak didn't know of any port towns other than those in neighboring Aisildur.....and he'd rather not visit there.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday February 17th, 2023 9:50:29 AM
Before they cast off Falco quickly grabs a few changes of clothing, mostly in blacks thinking that will blend in more. He is not sure what a land with so much crime looks like but he guesses dressing in black would make sense.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+16=31 ;
Friday February 17th, 2023 11:17:50 AM
Once the decision to set sail has been made, Elyas starts working on Garmin. He previously studied the device and learned how to use it, so hopefully at this point it is just a matter of setting the coordinates. He looks over a few different maps and begins tinkering with the device

[profession sailor = 31]

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday February 17th, 2023 11:19:14 AM
"Galvos!" Wil says suddenly and loudly.
"That's it! Those grubby things. Been trying to think of the name of those things for months now. We have any anti-Galvo defenses on this ship. I think the sea creatures have scarred my brain."
"Outside of suddenly blurting out stuff I have not much else to say."

"Oh wait... I have updated armor, how's it look," He says showing off his armor and the tower shield with Wardd's symbol crudely drawn upon it. "We should take up Galvo/pirate-watching shifts on our way."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=22 ;
Friday February 17th, 2023 4:04:38 PM
(Geography = 22)

Kiwina sees that Elyas is working on Garmin. As well as the Petals sail, he knows that Elyas probably won't need help but if he needs help he will be able to find it.

This will be the longest trip Kiwina has been on since coming to the Taur Isles, and he's looking forward to it.

When Mak and Tsak start talking about splitting up, Kiwina has to point out, "Splitting up means more chances for trouble and more likely to be overwhelmed. Of course, it wouldn't hurt around thieves if we seemed to have nothing worth taking."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+12=31 ; d20+6=22 ;
Friday February 17th, 2023 11:52:26 PM
(ProfSailor=31, Know Geography=22)

But trouble is what we're going there for, isn't it?
Tsak tries to look innocent, but makes sure he's out of Kiwina's reach as he baits him.

Tsak figures that making Garmin work is all up to Elyas, but tries to help as best he can to give some correnct coordinates by looking at the available maps.

He assists with sailing the Rose when he's not busy stirring up trouble.

Nice shield, not over-compensating?

Tsak's own armor now sits beneath his travelling clothes. He just looks like any other big, dumb half-orc. Should be just right for Dirt City.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+10=21 ;
Saturday February 18th, 2023 9:24:09 AM
Rolth will use his survival skills to help follow the stars and other indicators as The Rose gets underway.

(Survival = 21)

As far as entering the town, perhaps a straightforward story would be best. Easy enough to be just another trading ship come to town, looking for business and profit. That would give us plenty of reason to explore the city and talk to a variety of folks. Rolth used to sail with the Hethult trading clan, before his adventuring days, so he's at least seen others go through the motions.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=12 ;
Sunday February 19th, 2023 10:25:43 PM
Knowledge : Geography = 12

Ayotnom goes to the crew of the Rose and asks if anyone has an alternative flag to the flag of Taur Islands they usually fly under. He also asks if anyone has any paint to temperarily change the name of the ship.

Arrival

DM Mark - "But trouble is what we're going there for, isn't it?" d100=14 ; d100=39 ;
Monday February 20th, 2023 1:24:11 AM
Mak remains concerned that a direct approach in Dirt City is a mistake, but he’ll go along with the others.
Falco wanted to buy some darker clothing, but he finds that neither Frog Hollow where Froylot lives, nor the smaller fishing hamlet on the coast seems to have much of anything fitting the small owlman. He wonders what folk wear in a legendary City of Thieves.
Elyas puts his skills to use setting the ship’s directional device to head towards Dirt City.
Wil worries about another Galvo attack. He shows off his new Tower Shield. (see my email on this.)
Kiwina looks forward to the long voyage. As Mak and Tsak talk of splitting up, Kiwina cautions against splitting the party in Dirt City may mean more chances for trouble.
Tsak goads Kiwina, telling the centaur that trouble sounds pretty great. Then he pokes at Wil with his new shield. As he moves about the ship, he finds his new armor is quite comfortable and easy to conceal beneath his clothes. However, while he tries to pose as a “big, dumb half-orc,” he moves with a strength and grace that is difficult to conceal. (Absent a bluff check, that is.)
Rolth favors a straight forward approach in Dirt City, posing as any other vessel looking for business and profit.
Ayotnom ask if the ship has any other flag to fly than one from the Taur Isles.

Ayotnom finds that the Rose has no other flags in store. However, Ramsey has enough canvas that a plain white flag can be easily crafted, and he has some paints that may be used. What does Ayotnom have in mind? What, if any, flag do you fly?

As Kiwina noted, this is indeed a long voyage and one out of sight of land. But the navigation instrument the Petals call Garwin provides a great deal of reassurance to Captain and crew. The Rose sails on through day and night, and finally after 13 days, a port comes into view. You can see a couple of ships headed out, and several smaller fishing boats plying the water. They look at the Rose as it heads in, some waving at you as you go by.

As you enter the harbor at Dirt City you instantly discover that Dirt City is quite a sizable city. (DC 25 knowledge local check, Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that the population is over 50,000 people.}) The harbor is filled with ships coming and going, but the Rose is approached by one of many small boats that act as guides into the great stone docks built out into the water. The system seems to be quite efficient, and you are pretty sure that if it were not for the guide boats, the harbor would be in complete chaos due to all the shipping traffic.

Beyond the dock area, the city stretches up and away from the water. You see rooftops of houses, smoke waft up here and there around the city. The rise is somewhat hilly here and there, and you see a number of towers that seem to poke up at the skyline in places. Interestingly, there is no wall around the city.

Eventually the Rose is able to tie up to a large stone dock that juts out into the harbor.

As you disembark, you look around and are a bit surprised to find a town that, in spite of its name, looks relatively clean. Well, clean for its size anyway. You have heard that an adventuring group who call themselves The Tide dwelt here in the past, and are pretty sure they have played a role in the current state of the city. As you look around you observe that the majority of the citizens are human, but you do note a fair number of halflings and half-orcs going about their daily lives. Of course other races are visible, but in vastly lesser numbers.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=14 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+11=30 ;
Monday February 20th, 2023 9:25:55 AM
(OOC: Ha... did I get the name of my old group wrong :))
All the days, Wil is so happy to be off the Rose. He bounds down the gangplank to the dock.
He leaves the tower shield on the boat and walks around proudly in a dock he was familiar with that was until the anxiety struck and he worried.
"I don't recall too much right now." (Know. Local: 14)
"How do we get a hold of the Tide, it's been so long."
Wil then immediately slips into information-gathering mode and begins to ask the locals like he never left the city.

"How's the city doing?"
"Can you point me to the Tide, we may need their help."
"Have you seen a temple of Wardd?"

(Diplomacy: 30)
(Perception: 27)

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +7)**|-(-)-)) d20+3=21 ; d20+13=26
Monday February 20th, 2023 9:33:30 AM
Aboard ship Mak answered Wil about the Galvos. "I agree old man, I picked up this Elven Curve Sword since it's a slashing weapon and those seemed to do better against them than my little stabber."

Once they were on the way into the port Mak half expected a harbor pilot to come aboard, but was pleased when they were allowed to pilot their own ship. At the dock he looked out into the city and commented to his friends. "I'll feel much better once we are on the underside of this place and safe. With all the rumors we've heard I'm not too sure how safe we'll be up top. Maybe we should billet here on the Rose." Mak suggested.

"Round the clock watches on deck, Captain?" Mak asked Kiwina, having decided for himself he'd rather not sleep in the city overnight. It just looked too big.

Mak watched Wil barrel down the gangplank and onto the dock, but he didn't move.

Today he'd outfitted himself in his armor and cape with a loose white long sleeve shirt, but neglected to wear his tabard and family crest. By the same token his family sword and signet ring weren't in sight and his rapier's sheath was missing. Instead he wore a sheath upon his back with a great two handed Elven Curve Blade. It's silver and gold inlay and exquisite blade indicated it was of masterwork quality. Otherwise he wore leggings and his heavy boots along with his miscellaneous magical jewelry and accessories like his belt and sleeve garters.

While Wil was on the dock Mak watched for signs of danger around the crazy man.

OOC:
KS: Local +3, Roll 21. Fail.
Perception +13, Roll 26

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday February 20th, 2023 11:28:54 AM
Falco is excited to see a new place even if it is a wretched hive of scum and villainy. He watched with interest as the get closer.

"Its but but that gives it a certain beauty. I bet I can find more things in my size here."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday February 20th, 2023 1:06:47 PM
Elyas smiles as he take sit all in, walking down the gangplank to the docks.

This place doesn't look all that bad. you'd think a place with a name like Dirt City would look rougher. I do agree with Mak, though, it would probably be prudent to sleep on our own ship instead of trying to find a good place in an unknown town.

He looks around at what can be seen from their dock.
Where do we go first?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=13 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=21 ;
Monday February 20th, 2023 8:26:51 PM
Know[Geography] : 13 - figure a country with flag Ayotnom is familiar that might not have the best records
Craft: 17 - to paint a reasonable fascimile of the country Ayotnom comes up with on the white canvas
Craft: 21 to paint over the name of the Rose using the name The Gilded Lily[i/]

Ayotnom spends his time on his arts and crafts project first choosing a suitable country based on his knowledge of geographics then painting the flag and changing the name of the rose.

After he is done he tells all the others that they are not the [i]Rose out of the Taur Islands but the Gilded Lily out of insert country chosen by geography score here

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+20=27 ; d20+17=22 ;
Monday February 20th, 2023 9:06:36 PM
Rolth likes Ayotnom's deceptive artwork! Rolth sees that Wil is off to a good start gathering information here in the Wil's old stomping grounds, and so keeps in the background, watching for anyone who might take Wil's questions amiss or go scampering off to report on our arrival in town. Rolth will wear non-descript attire and put away his badge for the moment, assuming that heroes might be less welcome here above ground than down below where decent folk seem to congregate.

Sense Motive = 27
Perception = 22

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Monday February 20th, 2023 9:12:08 PM
Wedding City Tsak suggests to Ayotnom Those blokes wouldn't tell their own mother where they've come from.

As Dirt City comes into view Tsak looks in awe. It's easily the biggest city he's ever seen. He gives Esmerelda a scritch on her back. nearly there lass, don't go wandering off

The two of them follow Wil down the gang plank, eyes as big as saucers. But they keep to themselves, waiting for the Petals to all join them so a plan can be hatched for what's next.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+5=14 ;
Monday February 20th, 2023 11:50:59 PM
(Know local = 14)

Kiwina follows the others into the city. It may or may not be bigger than the island he grew up on, but it's certainly got more people.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+5=14 ;
Monday February 20th, 2023 11:51:01 PM
(Know local = 14)

Kiwina follows the others into the city. It may or may not be bigger than the island he grew up on, but it's certainly got more people.

DM Mark - "But trouble is what we're going there for, isn't it?" d100=88 ;
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 1:14:34 AM
Wil is glad to be back. He stands on the docks asking questions.
Mak doesn’t trust this city. He thinks it best to stay aboard the ship at night. He watches as Wil goes down on the docks and ask around about things.
Falco is excited about the place, inspite of what he’s heard.
Elyas agrees that sleeping on the ship might be safer. He walks down onto the docks and asks where to go first.
Ayotnom works on disguising the ship a bit.
Rolth waits and watches.
Tsak is impressed and a bit intimidated by the size of Dirt City. He goes down onto the docks and waits for the party to come up with a plan.
Kiwina comes down the gang plank and goes with the others into the City.

Ayotnom works on a new flag, thinking a country with poor record keeping might be best. (Good roll - what country do you choose? As a player, you have access to the maps and info in the Geography part of the Woldipedia, so let me know what you choose. If you’re looking for a place with poor record keeping, you may recall that Fargunia really frowns on keeping private info on people. Beyond that, I’ll let you do the research.)

When Ayotnom starts painting over the name on the Rose, Ramsey takes back his paints from the minotaur. ”Now hold on there Mr. Ogini, but you’ll not be changing the name of the ship without clearance from Cap’n Kiwina.” To be sure, if Kiwina agrees, Ramsey will have no problem with him changing it to The Gilded Lily.

—----------------------------------------------------
Wil excitedly starts asking questions on the docks. He gets a number of looks.

"How's the city doing?" All this gets him is some strange looks. One dock worker says, ”Er, I reckon the city is doing fine. Maybe the better question is are you alright?”

"Can you point me to the Tide, we may need their help." A man points at the water. ”Uh, the Tide? Well, it’s right there. It comes in, and then it goes out. It’s a bit low right now, but just wait and that’ll change.”

"Have you seen a temple of Wardd?" A man points to what is probably the most noteworthy feature in the city - a massive building up the hill a ways. ”That up there’s Wardd’s Temple. Head up that way, ya can’t miss it.”

You conclude the dock workers here may not have much helpful information, maybe because they don’t know much, or maybe because they tend to be tight lipped with all the folks here coming and going. You’ll need to venture up into the city for more info. But you can get some general info:

Asking around the docks you learn there are a number of recommended taverns/inns over in Dockside: The Garrote, Smuggler’s Hideaway, Gone Fishing, The Codpiece. ”There’s some in Grubbertown too, but you don’t wanna go there. There's a new one in the Burn, but I ain’t been in there yet. But it’s new.”

You can see there is a large keep near the water to the left of the docks. ”Oh the keep? Well, that’s where the Master Thief lives. Some call him the Prince. He sorta runs the place.

You see six towers throughout the city with lower buildings between them. ”Them towers? Them’s the ruling houses, each a different one and each with … well, you best ask them if you want to know more. Oh, and they gots some taverns and rooming houses near some of ‘em, but I don’t go to those.”

The adventuring group named The Tide? ”Er, I don’t know nothing about them. I think they got a place in Moontown. I don’t know nothing though, none of my business.”

You see a large, low building near the docks. ”Uh, that there’s the free school. Cause it’s free. It’s fer getting an edjumication or sumpthin, if’n you need that sorta thing.”

There’s a small forest of sorts in town. ”Oh, that’s Spider Park. The statues of Violet and Arturo are there. Pity what happened to them two. There’s a whole bard’s tale about that.”

So, with a little more info and the whole city before you, where do you go?

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +7)**|-(-)-)) d20+13=32
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 8:15:48 AM
Mak walked into the city with his mandolin slung behind his pack and the only weapon visible the Elven Curve Blade he'd recently purchased. He intentionally walked in back as he watched either side of the streets as they moved along them. "Blimey mates. It's been a while since I've been in a place this large. All sorts live in these places, keep your eyes open and your purses close." Mak said as he took his own advice and dropped his belt pouch down his shirt.

"Psst! Wil". Mak said quietly. "Let's get downside, eh?"

OOC: Good Call on Wedding City in Fargunia. I suggest we put a plank over the Rose name with the new name on it.

Perception +13, Roll 32

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 9:37:44 AM
Falco follows Mak's lead and hides his coin purse as he looks about.

"Yes, best to keep our eyes open and wits about us in a place this large. I wonder what the local delicacies are, hopefully not more fish?"

Falco stays to the middles of the group of Petals keeping his eyes peeled as the move about.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 10:09:08 AM
Let's stick together this time, eh? at least until we have a plan Elyas says, recalling how many times they have scattered to do their own thing when arriving at a city. This time it might be dangerous ot have anyone off alone.

I think we should either go to the temple first or try a bit more to track down the Tide. Doesn't seem to be many people who know of them or at least no one who wants to talk about them much... Wonder why?

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +7)**|-(-)-))
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 10:18:15 AM
"Why would the priests at the temple be any more reliable than anyone else on the street?" Mak asked. "And how do we know we can trust them with any information they might gain from our presence there?"

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+11=16 ;
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 3:54:46 PM
Wil takes the lead for a moment but then drops back near the back.
He fiddles with his new armor
(Perception: 16)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 6:48:12 PM
Tsak looks around as the group dithers to and fro.

Okay, I suggest the Temple of Wardd first, have a chat with the priests, then we find out how to get downtown and have a look around there for lodgings and a bite to eat. I'm sure during that exhaustive process trouble will rear its head. If it doesn't, we'll take Mak, err beggin yer pardon, his lordship, to a tavern and get him tipsy, that's almost guaranteed to lead to something interesting.

Tsak heads off toward the temple that was pointed out by one of the wharfies.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+17=21 ;
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 6:53:09 PM
"Temple it is, then!" Rolth falls into place, and keeps a wary eye out for crooks and other threats as we proceed.

(Perception = 21)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 7:09:39 PM
Kiwina quietly asks Ayotnom if the paint will hide the construction of the ship. But if it seems to be what the Petals think best, he assents to the name change. No one who knows the ship, even by reputation, will be fooled. And they are well away from their normal waters. But if it helps the others feel more comfortable here, well he wishes it helped him too.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 8:28:13 PM
Ayotnom decides Fargunia's privacy policies likely means they don't keep very extensive records on their ships so he paints the Fargunian flag on the canvas provided.

He then goes to see Kiwana about changing the name of the [i}Rose[/i] explaining that when they are headed home from Dirt City he will gladly paint the name back the way it was, but traveling incognito on this journey might be to their advantage so appearing to be a different ship named The GIlded Lily out of Fargunia might allow them to learn more about the person dealing books about the undead to the dragon they recently dispatched.

DM Mark - "The Temple it is then!"
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 2:36:43 AM
Falco looks forward to tasting the local food.
Elyas cautions about splitting up in a place like this. He suggests either going to the Temple or Wardd or seeking out the Tide.
Mak urges caution in this place. He does not trust going to the priests in the temple, and asks Wil how to reach the City Below. He keeps his eyes and ears open as he goes.
Wil starts to lead, but then falls back to follow.
Tsak sees the party falling into a discussion again and makes a decision. To the Temple or Wardd!
Rolth agrees, paying attention to his surrounding as he goes.
Kiwina has no problem with the new name, but is concerned the nature of their ship cannot be hidden.
Ayotnom did his work before the Petals entered port. As the Petals head into the city he looks back and is please to see The Guilded Lilly is a ship hailing from Fargunia.

Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Asking direct questions seems to make people uncomfortable , at least in the busy dock area.}
Sense Motive DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You sense that for these dock workers, being approached by a stranger asking questions is not so much breaking some sort of rule, but more puts them at risk - maybe even from you.}

Mak sees a couple of guys talking.Highlight to display spoiler: {
”Hey, how’s that pretty sister of yours?”
“Ugh. Don’t ask. She married a fella from the Knives, and I steer clear of him.”}

You decide to head up to the Temple of Wardd. You can see the large Temple from most places, so even if it drops out of sight from time to time, you’re able to head in the right direction. The Petals get a few looks as they go, and it doesn't take a Sense Motive check to know that some of these looks seem to be sizing up your group, wondering silently what you're about.

From the docks, you pass that large, low building that someone said was the Free School on the left. On your right is Dockside where those taverns and inns were mentioned, and then one of the six towers. The road turns left and leads you into a large market area. It’s busy.

Moving past the market, Rolth’s sharp ears pick up a bit of a conversation. Highlight to display spoiler: {"The House of Keys provides for the widows and the orphans. Ya can’t trust that sorta stuff, so watch your purse around them.”}

Soon a road leads off from this market area, and the Temple of Wardd comes into full view. It is impressive not only for its size, but also because it is built, and maintained, and expanded in a seemingly haphazard manner You see expansions and additions here and there with different styles and construction techniques. But in spite of it all, it looks pretty good - it just seems to have all worked out somehow.

You see a large area in front of the temple, and there are games of chance here. Small amounts of money are won or lost, token amounts really. It seems that some come here to also win favors from others, as you see some agreement as to who won some service from another.

You hear phrases like,
All the best!
Fingers crossed.
Better luck next time!
Wardd’s blessing that things go well.
Best of luck!
Seek Wardd’s favor and win!
Live a lucky life and test your luck often!

Normally, you see these kinds of games of chance accompanied by various forms of alcohol, but you see a sign that says, No forms of strong drink permitted near the Temple. Fortune favors the bold and sharp of mind.

It can be hard to tell the Favored of Wardd from the gamblers, as their outfits seem somewhat unique to each priest as they move among those testing their luck, but they all wear a prominent holy symbol.

Wil sees others that wear the same holy symbol as he does. He asks to speak to the priests here as he is one himself, and the Petals are led into the temple. A somewhat officious and aloof man comes forward wearing new priestly robes beneath a somewhat tattered cloak. He tugs on his cloak as he regards Wil coolly for a moment. The man has a leather cup with dice in it. He gives the cup a shake and looks at the dice. ”Welcome and good fortune brother. Do you seek Wardd’s blessing this day?”

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+5=6 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 6:18:03 AM
(SenseMotive=6 (Nat 1) nothing to see here!)

Tsak focusses on the task of heading to the temple. Once the petals are away from the docks he catches the odd sly glance and cautions himself against rushing in this place. He slows the pace a little.
At the temple it's Tsak's turn to take a back seat. He's never trusted luck in his big decisions, and doesn't derive much joy from gambling at any level. Even with his newfound wealth (carefully hidden in his backpack and packed so it makes no noise) the idea of betting leaves him a bit flat.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+13=33 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 7:56:41 AM
{sense motive: 33}

As they leave the dock area Falco quietly speaks to the group.

"It feels like they have a reason not to talk, maybe as simple as a code of silence about what happens at work. Over a drink we might get more from some of them."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=31 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 9:44:47 AM
Sense motive = 31

Direct questions don't seem to be getting us anywhere, and make people uncomfortable. I imagine they are just being cautious, as giving out information for free in a place like this could put them or us at risk. We need to think about ways to learn what we want without being so up front. Maybe we ask around saying we have a dangerous well paying job that needs doing, and need to find some brave souls to hire. might get the attention of a name adventuring group!

At the temple, Elyas watches the games of chance with interest. He is not well-versed in the lore of Wardd, but it is fascinating to see gambling in a place of worship, having seen many temples that would be very opposed to such behavior. Even mor einterestign to Elyas is the exchange of services as bets rather than coin

hmm... maybe that's how we get what we need! win it in dice games! But what would we have to offer in exchange on the betting floor? Elyas will bring this up with the others once they finish the conversation with the priest

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+10=26 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 10:26:26 AM
(Sense Motive: 26)
"Good fortune to you brother," Wil says in return. "It's nice to see so many blessed," He comments on the followers that have won blessings.
"Prayers for the ones that have not yet achieved his blessing. My group seeks a blessing from Wardd and some information. What is the price of this blessing and the information?"
A side comment, "it has been a while since I have been to this temple and in this city."

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +7)**|-(-)-)) d20+10=13 ; d20+13=15 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 10:44:07 AM
"On the way in I heard about the Knives. They don't seem a friendly lot." Mak warned his friends as they approached the temple.

"Fortune favors the house." Mak said in an aside to Tsak as they passed the games of chance. "Haven't seen an honest game yet." he admitted to the large ranger. "My men used to get in all sorts back in the army. Had to bail more than one out by paying his debt and these Wardd gentlemen can't be much better if a debt is owed."

Once inside Mak stood a short distance back and watched the area. To an outsider it might look like his underlings were the ones conducting business though he wore no finery other than his regular gear. (Just to humor Tsak)

OOC: A reminder that the masterwork equipment we are carrying or wearing will identify us as wealthy people. So be aware of thieves.

Perception +13, Roll 15 (Watching)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=14 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 7:06:03 PM
(Sense motive = 14)

Kiwina follows along as the others go to the temple, but has seen nothing friendly about this place so far. Maybe that explains Wil's condition. He hangs back at the Temple, not exactly seeing eye to eye with people who test their luck -- in his experience, fortune favors the prepared.

Supposedly, there are two ways to keep thieves from targeting you in a place like this. One is to have nothing of apparent value. The other is to be so conspicuous that they suspect trouble. This temple feel like that.

Ayotnom (MItch posting for Hugh)
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 7:50:41 PM
Ayotnom hangs back to look around and try to get a read on the room for now (Hugh lost power subbing for him)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+20=23 ; d20+17=31 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 8:49:28 PM
Rolth notes that the dock workers seem uneasy about getting questioned directly, and moves on with the others toward the temple. On the way, he overhears how the House of Keys takes care of widows and orphans, which makes the House suspicious to the shifty types around here. He waits to see what the priest's reaction to Wil's bald inquiry is, while watching out for more trouble to brew.

(Sense motive = 23, partial success)
(Perception = 31)

DM Mark - "The Temple it is then!" d100=51 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 2:28:15 AM
Tsak keep an eye out at the temple. He knows better than to enter into games of chance.
Falco is aware of the caution of the dock workers, and thinks a different environment may yield more information.
Elyas thinks about some way to draw out the locals. At the temple he’s quite fascinated with how gambling seems to be part of the culture at this temple.
Wil greets this priest, asking what the price is of a blessing and information here.
Mak shares that the Knives are not a friendly lot. He takes a dim view of both the temple and this gambling. He says that fortune favors the house here.
Kiwina says that fortune favors the prepared. He’s not impressed with either this city nor Temple. He’s wary here.
Ayotnom tries to get a read on the room.
Rolth shares that the House of Keys are rumored to help the widows and orphans here.

Wil asks the man in the nice robes and tattered cloak the price of a blessing and information.

The man regards him coolly. ”I am Brother Ralob. Who are you and where are you from? If it is a blessing you seek, well, the games are here for all to see if Wardd blesses them this day. Now information, that is a different matter. We are entrusted with information from time to time, as are all priests. What information do you seek?”

He spins a wheel, and it lands on 51, and you can see from the wheel this suggests donation of 51 gold.

There are a lot of questions you could ask him about this place, so not sure where all to go with this.

If you ask about Nevras Canthil, he says, ”I have heard the name, but ill rumors surround the man. This Temple cannot give you more information about him, nor do I want to know why you seek him. Perhaps one of the Houses knows more. Or perhaps they do not.”

Sense Motive DC 26 Highlight to display spoiler: {You suspect he knows more than he is saying. You also sense he’s quite firm in his resolve.}

(You can play any of the games for entertainment, and the cost is limited to one gold or less. Clearly, this is a social activity among Wardd’s faithful. Any of the priests here will be able to tell you that if you play to seek Wardd’s blessing, roll a d20 once adding any luck bonuses you may have to the roll. But beware that a poor roll can be a small curse instead of a blessing.)

Rolth overhears someone. Highlight to display spoiler: {I hope we keep this Master Thief for a while. They don’t seem to last.}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 7:58:06 AM
Tsak watches Wil take the direct approach. With all the personalities at his disposal he expected something a bit more theatrical. He watches with interest to see how the situation will unfold. He'd be happy to chip in a few gold of a purse is needed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+13=26 ; d20+7=19 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 9:38:16 AM
{SenseMotive: 26} {Diplomacy: 19}

"As you say you haven't heard but your face says maybe you have. What harm could speaking to a little fellow like me have?"

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +7)**|-(-)-)) d20+10=28 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 11:01:14 AM
Bribery! That was something Mak understood as he reached into a pocket of his backpack and removed exactly 51 gold pieces and put them in the collection jar/bowl/hopper. The man was holding something back, obviously it was because he needed a new cloak. Afterwards he gave the priest a questioning look....well?

OOC:
Sense Motive +10, Roll 28

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+10=22 ; d20+11=19 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 12:58:35 PM
Wil misses (22) the priest's motives and attempts to pay him but Mak beats him to it.

"Brother Ralob, a gift of gold should give us some information, at least a bit of direction. Maybe there is a house we should start with? Everyone, in this city, is connected to a house so which house is Nevras Canthil associated with?"

(Diplomacy: 19)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+17=18 d20+22=39
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 6:38:38 PM
Rolth too was ready to chip in, but stays his hand when Mak ironically makes the "offering" to Wardd. He chimes in to support Falco, Mak, and Wil's entreaties, and waits to see what response this gets, and continues to keep an eye and ear out for trouble.

Perception = 18
Diplomacy = 39

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=25 ; d20+21=33 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 10:27:47 PM
(Sense motive = 25)

Kiwina studies the wheel, realizing that it simply means a donation between 1 and 100. Not a gamble for the temple, who never stand to lose by it. He continues to watch the scene. but more cautiously. Now that questions have been asked there is always the possibility that someone will take offense to them.

(Perception = 33)

DM Mark - Where next?
Friday February 24th, 2023 1:48:33 AM
Tsak is surprised by Wil’s direct approach, and watches to see what happens next.
Falco politely calls the priest out on what he knows, asking for more information. Ralob stiffens at the polite accusation.
Mak puts the 51 gold in the chance offering bowl.
Wil asks, “"Brother Ralob, a gift of gold should give us some information, at least a bit of direction. Maybe there is a house we should start with? Everyone, in this city, is connected to a house so which house is Nevras Canthil associated with?"
Rolth chimes in, providing some support.
Kiwina can see the wheel Ralob rolled is not really a gamble so much as it is leaving the amount of the donation up to chance.

Brother Ralob regards the group thoughtfully for a moment. He says, ”I cannot say which house that person may be affiliated with. So unless you have other questions for me, I think we are done here.” Then he leans close to Wil and says, ”But I can have someone contact you later. Where can you be found in town this evening?” Once you answer, he will leave. A nearby acolyte will usher you back out of the temple.

As Kiwina waits and listens he hears a couple of priests nearby, unrelated to the current conversation with Ralob. Highlight to display spoiler: {”The House of Knives is mostly dwarves and halflings. Methinks they’re a little short on talent.” The other man laughs at the jest.}

The party can take part in the games outside as noted in the previous DM post. Otherwise, where next?

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+4=21 ; d20=7 ;
Friday February 24th, 2023 5:52:23 AM
Elyas will try his luck at one of the games of chance. He sits in a group that seems to have an opening and watches for a few moments before putting down a single gold coin.

As he plays the game, he tries to see if he can get any information about the Tide.
oh yes, we're an adventuring party. Oh no, you probably haven't heard of us, we're new around here. I have heard you have some well known groups here though! I heard of a group called the Tide! they sound really great, I would love to meet them, maybe get some tips and advice from the more experienced, y'know?
[Diplomacy = 21]

he rolls the dice when they are passed to him
gamble roll = 7

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday February 24th, 2023 7:59:09 AM
Falco shrugs, it sounds like they may have a lead out of this eventually. Good enough.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom (MItch posting for Hugh)
Friday February 24th, 2023 8:40:08 AM
Ayotnom follows along with the group

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday February 24th, 2023 11:20:51 AM
They may have a lead eventually, but Kiwina puts his mind to where they would go next. Are they looking for the Tide, or are they looking for Canthil? It would seem that these are different searches.

It doesn't matter, Wil is the one familiar with the Tide and has the best chance of finding them. Kiwina waits for Mak to suggest a tavern as the next place to try. Although, they have had decent luck finding information in taverns.

It might be nice to know what sort of background the name Nevras Canthil likely comes from -- is it a halfling name? Or associated with a certain region? Kiwina has no skill in figuring out such things, though.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +7)**|-(-)-)) d20+3=5 ; d20+13=21 ;
Friday February 24th, 2023 11:36:23 AM
Mak searched his memory for the name and location of a tavern in "Downtown", but it has been so long since he's been in the area he's forgotten.

"I can't remember exactly where I went before." he admits. "My time here is a might blurry, if you get my meaning old soul."

Getting "Downtown" shouldn't be difficult, Mak thought as he looked about for respectable looking people walking with a purpose to see where they might be headed.

OOC:
KS: Local +3
Perception +13, Roll 21

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday February 24th, 2023 5:00:41 PM
"Here is the plan for us," Wil replies.
"I used to run with the Tide. The initial plan is to stay with them. I believe they have a place in Moontown but if that fails we will be going Below."
"Tell you what." He adds tentatively. "I should still have some contacts in the House of Dart. I'm sure they already know I'm here so send a message to that house and it will get back to me."
"May Wardd continue to bless you Brother Ralob. You have been most kind."

To the others, Wil asks, "Should we go to Moontown or Below to dig up some dirt on this guy we are looking for? I really think the Tide would be our best bet for finding someone."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Friday February 24th, 2023 5:23:58 PM
Well if plan A is to find the Tide and stay with them, then lets work on that. says Tsak quietly to the team as they group up outside the temple. If that goes south then we can head downtown later in the day.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+17=29 ;
Sunday February 26th, 2023 9:24:46 PM
Rolth is fine with seeking out the Tide in Moontown, if that is where Wil thinks we will find them, let's go. Rolth as always keeps a wary eye and ear out for trouble

(Perception = 29)

DM Mark - Where next? d20+7=18 ; d100=45 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 2:10:03 AM
Elyas will sit down at one of the gaming tables to gamble a bit, rolling a 7 seeking Wardd’s blessing. He also tries to get some information about the Tide from the locals here.
Falco shrugs as he listens.
Ayotnom follows along.
Kiwina wonders if the Petals should pursue contacting the Tide or seeking more information about Nevras Canthil. He figures Wil can lead them to the Tide.
Mak can’t remember the tavern he visited before here, and perhaps it was the drink at the time, or just time itself. He looks for respectable people that might be headed to the City Below.
Wil tells Brother Ralob the group plans to stay with the Tide in Moontown. Failing that, they will stay in the City Below. He tells Ralob he can be reached by leaving word at the House of Darts. Then he asks his friends where they should go next.
Tsak clarifies that the first plan is to find the Tide, and then seek the City Below.
Rolth is ready to seek out the Tide in Moontown.

Brother Ralob nods at where to find the Petals, but at Wil’s mention of the House of Darts, his eyes go wide for a moment and you see a muscle clench in his jaws. Still he nods agreement on how to contact you and that’s the last you see of him. Press him for more information, especially about The House of Darts, and you get a withdrawal born of fear and hostility - and nothing more.

Elyas rolls the dice, and a priest at the games informs him that the winds of luck can be fickle - better luck next time though. (Elyas’ roll of 7 earns him a -1 luck bonus, effectively canceling out his luckstone until the following morning at dawn.) Elyas does enjoy the low level gambling for a bit and learns a few things. Highlight to display spoiler: {”The Tide, eh. Well, they’re a force to be reckoned with indeed. Busybodies if you ask me. They got a place in Moontown - and it’s connected to a tavern there - The Buttering Ram I think it’s called. They seem to work with the Houses, or at least figured out a way to avoid their politics altogether. I wonder if they plan to replace or support the Prince? I think they’d have to side with a House or two to do that.”}

Mak watches and listens. Highlight to display spoiler: {He overhears, ”I heard it was a Rashaka - or a few of ‘em. That’s just what I heard. What’s a Rashaka?”}

Soon the Petals travel back down the hill a bit to Moontown. In doing so, they pass through the Full Moon Market. It’s a lively open-air market, selling all kinds of things.

Rolth overhears something. Highlight to display spoiler: {The Teeth are professionals at what they do. And they can get you what you need - for a price.}

Passing through the market, Tsak feels a tug, and finds a young man was trying to cut the Ranger’s purse! Tsak is quick though, and has a hold of the man’s wrist. He twists his arm as he says, ”No, please mister - I don’t want no trouble. You misunderstood. I wasn’t taking nothing. Honest. Lemme go! Help!”

A number of people in the market look over for a moment, and then just as quickly ignore what’s going on. No one comes to his aid or seems to want to interfere. What does Tsak do with the young man who’s wrist he has a grip on? This kid’s scared, but maybe not quite as scared as he should be. He looks warily at the three big Taurs in the party, and there is a bit of fear there. Does Tsak let him go, drag him along, pummel him for his misdeeds?

Perception or Sense Motive DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {People are still watching your group and this boy, but being very discrete about it. They certainly don’t seem intent on intervening that you can tell. But they are watching.}

However you resolve this, you eventually continue on down to the manor house occupied by the Tide. You see a fine, big house, with a gated inner courtyard. The gate is closed, but there is no lock. Attached to the house next to and outside this gate, you see tavern. Above the door is a carved battering ram, coated in butter with several men trying to hold the slippery ram. Peering inside, you see a few patrons, half of which are halflings. There are two gnomes in the corner, a man and a woman. They look at you as you come in.

As you go in, Falco is very pleased to see a few higher chairs that would let a small character sit comfortably at the tables. Falco is also surprised to smell some familiar smells - this place serves halfling food! It smells good in here, and the place looks pretty clean. A halfling in the corner seems to be practicing on a small lute.

A human walks up to your group as you enter. He’s a young man, tall and thin, with sandy red hair and blue eyes. He is dressed in halfling-style clothes: fine shirt, waistcoat, shortened trousers, and bare feet. Of course, his feet lack the thick soles and curly hair of regular halfling feet; they are narrow, and pale, and a little dirty.

He wipes his hands on his apron as he says, ”Greetings. I’m Tombo, Tombo Greenhand. Welcome to the Buttering Ram. How can I help you?”

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +7)**|-(-)-)) d20+10=20 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 8:10:34 AM
"What have we here, Tsak? Seems you've found yourself a pocket leech. Let us see if he has something to make you feel better about this invasion of your person." Mak said as he looked for a change purse on the small thief or anything he might have taken from his ranger friend.

Once he located the coin purse Mak rummaged around in it a bit as he counted any coins he might find. If he found no coins, Mak produced two gold coins from his pack and handed them to the thief. "You should try asking next time." Mak reprimanded the boy. "What if we weren't friendly? You could have been dead right now. I need a gopher, so stick around and there might be more than just two coins in it for you."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=38 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 9:56:34 AM
{Perception: 38}

Falco notices people are discreetly watching the exchange with Tsak and quietly whispers such to him.

"Tombo! A pleasure and a mighty nice suite you have on. It seems this place has catered to small folk like me before." He looks around his eyes landing on the halfling playing the lute. "And fine entertainment as well. Are you the proprietor?"

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+12=27 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 5:27:37 PM
Wil jumps to the defense of the young thief if only to help him avoid any injury but he waits till everything plays out.
"It's an unfortunate way of life around here," he says. "but these boys see a lot of things and can be quite useful to us. I may be biased here but I would not punish this boy."
Regarding Tombo's, Wil goes pale and is suddenly unsure what to do any questions he had prior to stepping into the tavern are now gone.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+10=29 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 8:16:48 PM
Rolth cringes inwardly as the party signals weakness to all and sundry when dealing with the little thief, but isn't concerned enough to intervene. Anyone who thinks the Petals weak is either a walking dead man or the last thing we will ever see. In either case, no point worrying about it!

Once at the Buttering Ram, Rolth is drawn to the musician in the corner, and wanders over to trade licks on the lute if the fellow is interested.

(Perform Strings = 29)

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+3=5 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 8:28:14 PM
Elyas doesn't get involved in the interaction with the little would-be thief, but it certainly brings back memories of his time with Balthar as a young orphan. He had learned some of his own sleight of hand back then and had relieved more than a few purses of a few coins.

after they walk away, he speaks to the other Petals saying, "in a place like this with crime run by those families, it is likely that the boy was not acting on his own. lots of dangerous people take in orphans and teach them to do the dirty work like that for them. Don't assume that a child that looks to be in need is really alone, and don't give them any more coin. it might sound like a good idea to have an errand boy, but he will certainly report every word of ours back to his master.

Elyas tries to casually ask around about the Tide, but he is apparently off his game tonight having lost some luck with a bad roll of the dice and distracted by memories of a rough time of his life. He ends up not making any new friends to say the least
[diplomacy to gather information = 5]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+17=37 ; d20+22=35 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 9:02:20 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=37 pass, Intimidate=35)

Tsak expertly grabs the boy's other shoulder and twists the arm up behind his back. He doesn't break anything, but its obvious he could have.
Not taking anything, then perhaps you have a message for me? No! No message. Well here's my message to you, I may be new around here, but do I really look like a mark? Think hard! This happens again the next person won't be so lucky. Pass the word, boy.(Intimidate)

Shoving the boy off Tsak stays with the party as they pass thru the market.

At the Ram he checks out the food, never pass up an opportunity to eat is his motto.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=32 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 9:41:26 PM
(Sense motive = 32)

"Wil, were any of your friends halfling?" Kiwina looks carefully before entering the place -- is it suited to large patrons as well? If not, then he waits outside, but if so he could enjoy a break from liontaur food and sea rations.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=25 ; d20+17=34 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 10:21:23 PM
(Perception: 25)
(Sense Motive: 34)

Ayotnom both senses and observes everyone checking them out. He says to the first person he notices not trying to notice them, "Paint a picture, it will last longer. Seriously, you are acting like you've never seen a group of Taurs and other folks before."

When they reach the halfling at the Buttering Ram, Ayotnom says, "Well I'm looking for information but I'd settle for a good meal to start with."

DM Mark - The Buttered Ram d20=16 ; d20=3 ;
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 1:54:26 AM
Mak begins frisking the young pick pocket, ready to give him a couple gold and ask him to stick around.
Elyas worries that keeping the boy around is taking a spy into their midst.
Tsak interrupts Mak’s interaction with the boy. He twists the boy’s arm itghtly behind his back, threatening the kid to put and warning him to spread the word that this group is not to be messed with. He shoves the boy roughly away.
Ayotnom challenges the first onlooker, asking if they’ve never seen a taur before. Later at the tavern, he says he is looking for information but would like to eat first.
Wil encourages leniency on the pick pocket. Later, as Tombo greets the Petals he becomes tongue tied and has no questions for the man.
Falco is quite relieved as he enters the Buttered Ram, and eagerly greets Tombo.
Kiwina looks around the tavern, asking Wil of any of his friends were halflings.
Rolth enters the Tavern and strolls over to the halfling musician, as he takes out his own lute and plays.

The pick pocket is thrust away by Tsak. He stumbles away with a practiced ease, but appears to be genuinely scared. He glances back over his shoulder at the Petals as he disappears into the market.

Later at the Buttered Ram, the Petals enter and are greeted and shown to a table. It’s about 2 in the afternoon. A couple of saw horses and some boards and cushions are quickly assembled into a large seat for Ayotnom. Woven mats are laid down for Kiwina and Rolth should they wish to either stand or recline at the table with the others. They clearly don’t often have taurus here, but were prepared. A taller chair is brought over for Falco.

They get some nods from some of the patrons as they enter, particularly from the two gnomes in the corner.

Tombo replies to Falco, ”Greetings little owl man and welcome. I’m the proprietor here.” To Ahyotnom he smiles as he says, ”Well, I may not have the information you seek, so I don't know about that. But I do have some good food if I do say so myself, and plenty of it. So let’s see about taking care of what I'm good at.” Soon some lovely mutton and vegetables are brought over, Along with a plate of fried chops of some sort - port probably. He brings plenty of a couple kinds of bread, along with some cheeses and fresh fruit. The ale is cool and refreshing.

This place just smells nice, and you feel at ease here as you eat. There are a couple other helpers here, but Tombo seems to be the one serving the Petals directly.

A bit later, a young woman enters humming to herself as she goes over to talk to Tombo about something. They appear to be friends, but you sense no intimacy between them. She notices the Petals, but shows no interest in the strange group. She gives Tombo a package wrapped in paper and twine with a tag on it. She pulls up a stool and talks casually with the man.

Rolth’s ability far exceeds that of the little halfling. He plays along a bit, but is soon encouraging Rolth as the more accomplished performer while he claps along. The two soon find a song both know and the halfling sings heartily while Rolth plays.

The place almost seems normal, and there is a distinct absence of the furtive stares and occasional evaluating glances you experienced in much of Dirt City.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +7)**|-(-)-)) d20+7=9 ; d20+13=30 ;
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 8:36:10 AM
Mak brought his own instrument around. After all he'd brought it for just such an occasion, but like the hafling Mak was hardly in the same class of performer as the taur so he resigned himself to helping his friend with the melody. After a few failed attempts, Mak found his stride, but after a tune or two he bowed to the other two performers and stepped away.

Perhaps it was his concentration on the room that made his efforts less than stellar. Perhaps it was the thought of the urchin pawing at their possessions, the whole thing made Mak want to do an inventory of his things. For the moment however he resisted that urge as he put his gloves back on and grabbed up a mug of ale.

OOC:
Perform: Strings +7, Roll 9 (Aid another), Taking 10
Perception +13, Roll 30

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+11=13 ;
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 9:25:04 AM
Wil finds some courage.
"You arn't a terrified dog. Remember that runt of a dog you had as a child?" Wil says as Cicero.
"I think his name was Eeek. Well, that's not you," his voice rising but maybe hidden within the noise of the tavern.
"You know Tombo, go talk to him," Cicero adds.
Wil, always embarrassed at his outbursts, blushes but the talk changes him and he follows Tombo to talk to him privately.

"Hey, friend. It's been a moment. When is the last time you heard from the Tide? My friends and I traveled from Taur Isles and we are looking for some shelter and information. I'm hoping as proprietor you can give us a hand in some way."
(Diplomacy: 13)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 9:56:24 AM
When they are setteled at eating Falco will approach Tombo again.

"Fine establishment you have hear, you know it makes me feel right at home." he leans in "I started life as a halfling after all so it is nice to even get a chair that fits. I feel it would be remis if I did not ask how you cater to the halflings so well. This could become my favorite stop."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 2:29:23 PM
Elyas enjoys the food and drink and leaves the investigations to the others for the moment.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 8:26:17 PM
Rolth waits patiently to see whether Wil's contacts pan out. After a few songs, he thanks the halfling performer and joins in the feast at the table. It's nice to not have to watch our backs for at least a few moments, hopefully.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 9:27:23 PM
Tsak partakes of the mutton, chops, veges, fresh bread and cheeses with relish. He even adds a cider to the mix. The food, the music and the air of relaxation work their magic and ease his tension after the incident in the market. It's probably only a momentary respite, but he'll take it and enjoy it.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=33 ; d20+13=26 ;
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 9:49:12 PM
Kiwina looks around as he digs into the food, trying to see how the other patrons act towards each other. It seems that the culture is a little different everywhere one goes.

perception = 33
sense motive = 26

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 10:17:53 PM
Ayotnom says, "This is quite the spread. My compliments to the cook. I'm not going to repeat what my compatriots have said as I was lead to believe this Tide might have the information that we seek."

DM Mark - The Buttered Ram
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 1:47:28 AM
Mak plays with Rolth and the halfling for a bit, and then bows out of the performance.
Wil gets in an argument with himself, and then approaches Tombo asking privately,
"Hey, friend. It's been a moment. When is the last time you heard from the Tide? My friends and I traveled from Taur Isles and we are looking for some shelter and information. I'm hoping as a proprietor you can give us a hand in some way."
Falco compliments the tavern, asking how the man comes to cater to halfling so well.
Elyas enjoys the food and decides to relax a bit.
Rolth plays and relaxes, waiting to see what Wil turns up.
Tsak is glad to have a respite here.
Kiwina does his best to read the room.
Ayotnom thanks their host, and says he hopes the Tide will have the answers the Petals seek.

Kiwina and Mak, and perhaps others can see that there are some patrons here, but the woman who came in with the package and the two gnomes have a presence about them in this place.

Tombo answers Falco, ”Well, I lived near a halfling settlement for a while. And I found their food to be hearty and homey, if you know what I mean. I always figured halfling culture was usually ignored and dismissed, but if folk just got to know ‘em and lived among ‘em, they might see what they were missing. So I decided to open a place like that. Sure, some folk here turn their nose up at it, but those that know, know. And it’s enough that I got folk here that appreciate what I do. I’m glad you like it.”

After the meal, Wil asks privately about the Tide. Tombo regards Wil for a moment, weighing something. Then Ayotnom is a bit more direct.

Tombo looks serious. He says to his helpers, ”Caloryn, Jase, watch things.”

To the Petals he says, ”Come with me.”

He gestures to the woman and the two gnomes to follow as he leads the Petals out of the tavern, and through a gate into a locked inner courtyard.

Closing the gate, he gestures to the woman and the two gnomes that followed him. ”This is Sunny, and these two are Jasper and Pose.” Sunny nods. She’s young and rather pretty with blonde hair and blue eyes, and a sharp eye will notice her plain clothes are expertly fitted and sewn. She nods at the Petals. Jasper says, ”We are pleased to meet you but,” as Pose finishes his sentence, ”but the Tide are not here. And we do not know you. Wil maybe, but not you all.”

The courtyard is big and otherwise empty except for a stout dwarven woman in the distance moving some tanned hides into a doorway.

Tombo turns to Wil. ”And, beggin yer pardon Mr. Wil, but we never really know how many of you there are in there. And that still makes folk nervous, you know? I don’t know if that’s why you left the Tide or were asked to leave, that ain’t none of my business. But they’re not here and it’s not my place, er, our place, to say their whereabouts, see?”

”As for a place to stay, well, we can recommend an inn or two, but I’m afraid I can’t let you stay here at the Tide’s house. Not my place to do so.”

(I’ll speculate on some questions and maybe save a week's worth of posts.)

”This place? I hear it was once a rich merchant’s house, then a secret Ga’al temple and rakshasa lair before the Tide cleansed it and took it over for their own. But it’s a fine house, and the Tide allow a few businesses here, like my Tavern and Sunny’s sewing school, and there’s a leatherworking shop operated by Mazea Ironthane.” He gestures toward the stout dwarven women in the distance.

”Ga’al? Nah, Ga’al’s not worshiped in such a fiercely independent place as Dirt City. The Tide cleared out what was here. In Asildur maybe, but not here.”

“Rakshasa? I don’t know much, but I hear tell they were trying to infiltrate the Houses. Might have succeeded, if not for the Tide clearing them out.”

“The Houses? Well, there’s six of them - The House of Keys, the House of Knives, the House of Teeth, the House of Cloaks, the House of Wolves, and the House of Darts. Some refer to this place as the House of Tides, but it’s not a House in that way. The Tide have an agreement with the Houses and the Prince - they don’t interfere in city affairs, and the Houses don’t mess with the Moon Quarter here.”

“Temples? Well, there’s the big Temple of Wardd of course. Worth a visit. And there are some shrines here and there. One to Ffloy, but that priest is usually drunk. Go figure.”

“The City Below? Well, you can go there I guess, but it’s mostly just families down there. There are some inns and taverns I suppose. I doubt they’d have any information you’re seeking though.”

“Nevras Canthil? I think I heard the name, but not really sure who that is.”

Finally, Sunny speaks up. She folds her amrs as she says, "Well, you all seem to have a lot of questions. But who are you? Why do you have so many questions? Who is Nevras Canthil, and why are you looking for him? You know so little about Dirt City, but you’ve come here for a reason - what’s that reason?”

Tombo seems a bit nervous that Sunny is asking such direct questions. The two gnomes however seem focused on your answers. You suspect those two are often overlooked, but miss little.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 9:29:42 AM
As the others ask questions Falco makes small talk with Tombo until things start moving faster. He realizes he did not really introduce himself and blanches but since the focus is not on him he lets the others answer.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+13=16
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 10:23:10 AM
Mak stepped forward a little as he glanced Kiwina's way in apology. These people seemed the right sort and they'd been trusting enough.

"We are known in the Taur Isles as the Eight Petaled Rose and we are investigating a conspiracy of sorts in the isles that have lead us to this man." Mak admitted without giving any details. "We thought to seek out the Tide due to Wil's former association with them since we didn't know who we could trust here. For myself I'm grateful to the Tide for blasting that son of a begonia Ga'al. I've a deep seated purple passion against that imposter and knowing the Tide rid the city of him makes them a friend of mine without meeting them. As for Canthil, we suspect he's up to something and wanted to confirm our suspicions by talking to him. We've no current plans to harm the man, we just wanted to ask him some questions."

OOC:
Diplomacy +13, Roll 16 (Burning 1 HP for a +4, so 20)

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 1:03:05 PM
"Someone has been trying to stir up a bit of trouble in the Taur Islands, where we call home. A lead pointed us in this direction and makes us believe that this Canthil fellow might be involved or was at least known to the creature that caused said trouble. We were hoping to meet with a like-minded group of adventurers to get our bearings and see if we could work together. Surprisingly hard to find for an adveturing group

Elyas thinks back to all the times people randomly found the Petals and asked them to solve something, often ending in much danger. Recently with a dragon pretending to be a helpless lad...

"though I guess I can see why they might do that. Anyways, do you know how we might get them a message? this is their place, so is there a way we could leave something with you and you could pass it on to one of them? I know you can't tell us more, but perhaps they would be willing to meet if they knew who we were?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+24=36 ; d20+20=29 ;
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 7:06:08 PM
Rolth decides, perhaps rashly, to trust these folk, and offers, "You ask what brings us here. All of what my companions have said is true. But there is more. Necromancy. Dragons. Some deeper plot tying them together. Canthil is said to know the unnamed one behind some necromantic mischief in the Taur Isles. We're here to find out what he knows, then follow wherever the leads might take us. Probably perilous, but that's what heroes are for, am I right? Does that help bring anything to mind? Or would it be of interest to the tide, what with their own deeds against evil conspiracies here?" Rolth tries to gauge any unspoken reactions from the locals, especially those watchful gnomes.

Diplomacy = 36
Sense Motive = 29

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 7:43:31 PM
"Ey, I have a couple of people crowding this little head of mine but it has never been the source to kick me from a group. To be perfectly honest, I was out on a personal quest and left of my own accord... fell in with a bunch of pirates who turned on me and these wonderful Petals rescued me and took me in. They are not so comfortable with the voices... I am well aware of the trouble it brings but at this point, there is little I can do to stop it... management is the key... "
"... but I rattle on. My friends have introduced us... sorry I didn't think of that first. We are on a mission of great importance for Taur Islands. I was hoping you may have a contact or information broker in the area that we can talk to about this person we are tracking." Wil begins talking to Tombo but expands his gaze to the others.
"I imagine we will probably want to avoid the ire of the Houses like the Tide do but I may have messed that up by sending a message through the Darts."
"We are just looking for information. A place to stay is not as important... we will find something. The Tide trusts you Tombo and I will abide by any information or person you recommend."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 8:25:27 PM
Ayotnom sighs and says, "What know you of local necromancers? We stopped a multicolored dragon who had a particularly nasty tome in his possession. The clues we found along with it suggested that Dirt City was where the person who gave the dragon that tome originated from and so we followed the clues here. We were hoping we could speak adventuring group to adventuring group with the Tide but if they are otherwise indisposed but you are their associates perhaps you are the next best thing with respect to what we are looking for."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=33 ;
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 8:59:17 PM
Kiwina catches Wil's comment about potentially raising the Houses' ire, and looks to see how their hosts react. (Perception = 33)

Aside from that, he's amused by how quickly their anonymity disappeared. And perhaps a bit concerned that Wil's voices predate his time with the pirates.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 9:18:50 PM
Tsak employs his usual stoicism (possibly gnomishness) and says little but watches and listens.

Esmerelda sits beside him, silently wondering why no-one is petting her...

DM Mark - The Buttered Ram d20+15=19 ;
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 2:55:57 AM
Falco makes small talk until things start moving faster.
Mak, Elyas, Rolth and Ayotnom reveal progressively more about who the Petals are and why they are here. Mak is quite charming in his approach. And then theres the silver tongued Rolth. There is talk of necromancers and dragons. Ayotmon asks what they may know of local necromancers. The Petals seem a bit offended that they cannot reach the Tide, and Elyas asks how the Petals may contact them.
Wil is a bit taken aback at Tombo’s mention of why he may have left the Tide. He fears he may have caused trouble by sending a message to the House of Darts. (The DM is not aware of any such message.)
Kiwina says nothing, but watches carefully for reactions,
Tsak watches and listens. Esmerelda makes an appearance.

At Esmerelda’s appearance, the two small gnomes take a wary step back. You don’t see any other wild animals in this town.

Sunny smiles a half smile at Mak. ”So you folks talk of roses and begonias and purple passion. Pretty talk for a hardened bunch of adventurers. You boys really know how to put the romance in necromancy.” She is flirting a bit with Mak.

At Wil’s mention of the House of Darts, Jasper says, The Darts. Ugh, you couldn’t have picked,” Pose finishes his sentence, ”a worse group to have truck with. Why are you sending them messages? Tombo, they may not be safe to have around.”

Tombo brushes Pose’s concern aside. ”Yeah, nobody like the Darts, but they won’t interfere here. Them least of all.”

“How can you reach the Tide? You can leave any message you like, but I can’t say when they’ll get it. You can spend the rest of the afternoon and evening here if you wish, but accommodations you’ll have to find elsewhere.”

Sunny turns to Tombo. ”Now, don’t forget the package. I’ve some things I need to deal with.” As she turns to go, she gives the Petals a long look. ”Good luck your necromancer you lot.” She goes out the gate headed off somewhere.

Tombo ushers the Petals out of the gated courtyard, though the two gnomes stay. Jasper waves to them as Pose tugs at his arm and they head towards a door in the courtyard, suggesting they may live here. You no longer see the dwarven women in the courtyard, so you suspect she has reason to stay here too.

The Petals may have more questions. But whether they do or not, they decide they’ve learned a good deal about the Dirt City, and they did tell Brother Ralob to seek them here. So they stay for a bit. The Buttered Ram is indeed relaxing. Some patrons come and go. Esmerelda curls up by the fire. Most seem a bit wary of the big cat, but some will ask about here and offer some pets or scraps of food.

In the evening, the Petals plan to make their way back to the Rose as the safest accommodations they know. The Petals’ bill is due eventually, and they owe about 5 gold.

Just as they’re getting up to leave a small halfling woman enters the door. She looks around, catches Tombo’s eye and nods to the man. Tombo nods back cautiously.

Then she spies the Petals and walks straight over to them. She is dressed in some nice looking leather armor and a green cloak. Not fancy, but nice. She says, ”Ah, just who I’m looking for, I think. Word has it you’re looking for information. Perhaps we can work something out that gets you what you want.” In a lower voice, she continues. ”My name is Drola and I am with the House of Keys. I would like to discuss whom you seek, but not here. Will you please, come with me to the Keyhole where we can talk in private?” If you ask, you learn the Keyhole is simply the area of the city near the Tower of the Keys, an area under their control.

She will not answer more questions here. If the party refuses to go with her, they may return to the Rose and you can skip the rest for now. You’ll have a quiet sleep aboard the ship and wake in the morning.

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If you follow her, the Petals step out into the cooling evening air. She leads you up into the city.

Perception DC 28:Highlight to display spoiler: {You are being followed by two male humans and a female child about 13 years old, all trying not to be noticed. If this is mentioned to Drola or if they are confronted by the party, she will quietly explain that she knows little of you, and as long as you don’t cause a problem, neither will they. These three additional persons will continue to follow, but pose no threat. }

If you see the above, Perception DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {The child is a halfling woman posing as a female child.}

She will answer innocuous questions as you go but nothing substantive on the way.

As you go, you traverse a familiar path, up though the Full Moon Market, up past the Temple of Wardd (you notice the games have been put away), up past a empty, quiet arena. Finally, you approach an area surrounding a large tower. There is a large, golden key above the doorway into the tower.

But Drola leads you past this to another building, a non-descript doorway, where you all go in, including the three people that were following you, two humans and a seeming human girl. You find yourselves in a simple 20’x30’ room.

”Now. As I mentioned, I am Drola Slipfoot. These three are my friends. We are with the House of Keys, and we like to see Dirt City remain a peaceful place. Mostly. I hear you are asking about Neveras Canthil. Why? What do you want with a taxidermist that likes to keep a low profile?”

Depending on the answer, she continues, ”Hmm. This Neveras Canthil does not work with us. He works with another House. I can tell you what that house is and where you can find him, if you’ll do me a little favor first. You see, the House of Teeth has smuggled a creature in here. We’re not sure what it is. Rumors are that whatever it is, it will help them with their smuggling operations. And that’s where you come in. If you’ll just do a little investigation for us, we’ll help you with your Neveras Canthil problem. Do we have a deal?”

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+13=14 ; d20+6=9 ;
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 8:48:44 AM
When Sunny started flrting with Mak his eyebrows and expression was suddenly suave and cool as he reached out to lean on a non existent wall. Naturally his hand met air and he nearly fell as he lost his balance. He unsuccessfully tried to hide the motion and ended up just standing there shuffling his feet uncomfortably for the rest of the encounter.

Later in the Tavern Mak was quiet for a long time as he relived his shame over and over again in his mind. When he did speak it wasn't on the subject of women, women, or women though his mind was full of that subject.

When the hafling thief Drola arrived, he assumed she was a thief...werent' they all? He readily accompanied her to the Keyhole given Tombo's greeting to her when she entered, but he was alert and ready.

Later at the Keyhole Mak was oblivious of any goings on around them as he took in the sights of the city. It wasn't until they were safely sequestered in the meeting room that Mak woke up enough to join the conversation.

"Grovas" Mak said with certainty. "Canthil has stuffed and animated Grovas body. That's got to be a gruesome sight." Mak said to no one in particular as his mind raced with the possibilities that existed with a necromancer taxidermist and a dragon carcass. "I really hope I'm wrong, I'm not too excited about encountering an undead dragon." Mak said to the other petals and Drola.

As for deals, he let the more senior members of the group commit them to that course of action.

OOC:
Perception +13, Roll 14
Bluff +6, Roll 9

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=28 ; d20+21=37 ;
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 10:02:05 AM
"The Keyhole sounds as good an any place." Falco is happy to follow along until he notices those trailing behind. He moves up to Drola "Those following us with you? If so you might want to tell the halfling that her disguise is not that great."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=19 ;
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 7:27:05 PM
"What did you say about stuffing Grovas?" Wil asks Mak. "I find it a bit disturbing taxideriming something with a name. If you're going to stuff something you don't want to know if it is anybody but... now I'm talking nonsense again. I'm a bit off after that conversation with Tombo.. hmmm.. not sure why... but the sight of stuff a dragon has stuck my soul."
"... but seriously I'm all in on a side mission. Let's do a little spying, been practicing my shadow walking and sneaking around."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+28=42 ; d20+20=29 ;
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 8:10:26 PM
(Perception = d20+20 = 34 and not 42. . . second roll 29)

Kiwina notes the interaction between Drola and Tombo. He concludes that Tombo does not recognize her, but was expecting someone and accepts her as that someone. It's as good a clue as he's likely to get that they aren't being set up.

Ultimately, it wasn't Neveras Canthil they necessarily sought, but someone he knew how to contact. "We think he can put us in touch with someone who could explain some troubling activity back home. Like you, we like our home to be a peaceful place." Only they didn't have a name to give. That could be a problem when they find Canthil.

"A little investigation? Just find out what the creature is? I think we stand out a bit here. It might not be discrete."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+17=34 ; d20+17=34 ;
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 8:29:15 PM
Rolth goes along with the group and smiles when Falco spots their tails, and chuckles that the former halfling recognizes one in disguise. "So true, Falco, your disguise is ever so much more convincing."

He isn't sure what to make of Drolas' offer to exchange services for information. As Kiwina says, we are none too subtle. But if the others want to try, Rolth will do his best.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 8:31:07 PM
Ayotnom says, "If I was a necromancer and wanted to keep a low profile I suppose a taxidermist is as good a cover profession as any."

Ayotnom says, "Do you know how whatever this creature is might help your rivals with their smuggling operation? Does it provide a unique form of transport or swallow hole a bunch of contraband? I'd like to know more of what I'm walking into with respect to this mystery creature."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+17=32 ;
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 9:08:59 PM
Hmm, alluring vixens, mysterious women clad in leather. Things are definitely looking interesting, thinks Tsak.
He walks with Drola, Esmerelda beside him. It's a lead, its what we came here for. The followers are easily spotted and not really a surprise.
Mak's leap of logic certainly is! A re-animated Grovas would be an interesting 'vehicle' for smugglers. It's not impossible, but it is one of Mak's wilder ideas. Tsak is content to wait for a lot more info before he jumps to any conclusions.

Tsak joins the Petals huddle as they decide, ever so discretely, whether to take on Drola's mission or not.
Certainly some of us can be more discrete than others. But we need a plan. Perhaps the less discrete can create a diversion whilst the stealthier ones have a look around this house of teeth place.

DM Mark - The Plan
Friday March 3rd, 2023 3:26:09 AM
Mak is a bit thrown off balance by Sunny’s flirtation. He recovers a bit in the cool evening air as the Petals walk to the Keyhole. As Drola lays out her request, he suggests that Nevris probably stuffed and animated Grovas dead body.
Falco follows along. He notices, as to some others, the discrete followers, pointing out the disguise one of them wears.
Wil agrees to the quest presented by Drola.
Kiwina notes that the party seeks Neveras Canthil as a step in finding someone else. He is concerned that a group such as the Petals is hardly a discrete group to do Drola’s investigations.
Rolth is amused when Flaco calls out the disguised halfling, noting that Falco wears a much better disguise.
Ayotnom says, "Do you know how whatever this creature is might help your rivals with their smuggling operation? Does it provide a unique form of transport or swallow hole a bunch of contraband? I'd like to know more of what I'm walking into with respect to this mystery creature."
Tsak is starting to like this place. He suggests that perhaps in this investigation, that some of the Petals serve as a distraction while the stealthier ones have a look around the House of Teeth.

Drola listens carefully as the Petals discuss. She smiles as she answers Ayotnom, ”Now, if I knew what the creature is or why they want it, I wouldn’t need you. I’ll be glad for any information you can provide.”

She provides more details.

”I’ll need you to break into a warehouse owned by the House of Teeth. It’s locked and guarded, but you look pretty capable. Find out what sort of creature they have in there and report back to me. See if you can find out who the creature answers to and see if you can tell what this creature might have to do with their smuggling operation. And if you should happen to kill that creature, well, so much the better. Bring me a piece of it if you do. Either way, we need to know what they have. But you cannot mention me or the House of Keys, understand? A House acting against another House poses a bigger problem, yeah?

“Once you have information on what’s in that warehouse, come back here and let me know what you found. I’ll pay you 5,000 gold pieces for this information, and twice that if you can bring back a piece of the thing. And as far as I’m concerned, anything you find in there is yours as well, so long as it poses no threat to the City.

“Breaking into a warehouse? Well, it’s not exactly illegal since there’s not really a law against it to enforce. And while it might make them mad, no one will shed a tear for the Teeth.

“They’re no angels. It’s come to light that in a recent war between nearby merfolk and sahaugin, the Teeth supplied both sides, keeping the war going. They’ve trafficked in persons, kidnapping Grubbers and undesirables and selling them to a Rakshasa ‘farm’ supplying meat. And they smuggled in ‘heart-seeds’ for Ga’al priests to control their enemies.

“So you can see why we want to know what the Teeth are keeping secret this time.

“I can provide a map to the place, since I won’t be there to lead you. It is a warehouse, and you’ll need to know which one. If you like, I can arrange for the two guards out front to be distracted for about 10 minutes. Shall we say, tomorrow night?”

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Friday March 3rd, 2023 8:47:48 AM
They dismissed him when he predicted a dragon was behind the last mystery they encountered. Let them dismiss him again....they'd see, or by the false gods he was wrong. He hoped the latter, but to his mind the pieces fit too well.

As each petal agreed to join in this endeavor Mak nodded his agreement as well. He did wonder who among them was stealthy as he hadn't seen any evidence of sneakiness from any of them. He was probably sneakier than any of them if he applied himself properly to the task. Then there was that invisibility potion he'd recently purchased...

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday March 3rd, 2023 9:33:10 AM
Elyas put a reassuring hand on Mak's shoulder
"we have defeated the dragon when he was alive, he will be little threat to us dead. necromancy depends more on the power of the caster than the creature they choose to reanimate. if the necromancer is strong enough to make Grovas more of a threat than he was alive, he could do it with any number of other creatures too.

when the topic of how to breach the warehouse is raised he asks the halfling woman:
"what kind of magical defenses does a warehouse around here have? I assume it is more than just a few guards. Do they have protections against invisible people, or dimension locks, protection spells, or the like? what do you protect your own facilities with?

Out of earshot of the keys, he speaks his opinion to the Petals
"I can certainly help us get in undetected if this is a path we want to pursue. invisibility, teleportation, summoning, flight and so on. the question is whether we want to do it. Houses moving against each other is against their rules, would it be possible to get what we want by trading the information that the house of Keys is trying to make a move? or perhaps we find another way that doens't put us in the middle of a shadow war between crime families? just a thought...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday March 3rd, 2023 9:46:40 AM
"If we want to have a look about I can be pretty quiet and remain unseen. It comes a bit natural and I have been working on the skill while we sail."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - The Plan
Friday March 3rd, 2023 10:50:54 AM
There is nowhere out of earshot of your host. You're in her place with 3 others with an offer on the table.

Drola's face darkens at Elyas'suggestion of betraying the House of Keys.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+13=22 ; d20+10=19 ;
Friday March 3rd, 2023 1:34:18 PM
Mak rolled his eyes at Elyas suggestion. Drola's expression wasn't lost on him. "We either deal fairly with the House of Keys or we don't deal with them at all. " Mak stressed to them all. "They've confided in us and we will keep their confidence within this city."

The young nobleman had no skill with lying or secret languages, so he stepped back and spoke directly to Drola. "Our apologies. We've become used to working alone and exploring all options is something we do naturally. Rest assured, none of us will betray you." Mak finished with a side long glance at Elyas.

OOC:
Perception +13, Roll 22
Sense Motive +10, Roll 19

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday March 3rd, 2023 3:46:52 PM
"Merfolk?" Kiwina looks at the brooch he wears, the one identifying him as a friend to merfolk, that Salvas gave him. "We've got friends among the merfolk. . . What can you tell us about the warehouse -- how its guarded, when and where they open it?"

After Elyas makes his faux pas, Kiwina mentions, "The only house anyone has any reason to associate us with so far isn't Keys, unless our arrival at the keyhole was remarked. It's the one Wil named in the temple."

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday March 3rd, 2023 4:56:55 PM
"You say they were taking Grubbers and selling them as meat? I don't need to hear anything further. I will help you take on this task. The Grubbers do not need further oppression by the houses. I felt this for years growing up on the street of Dirt city." Wil spat passionately.

"I will use my new Shadow skills to help us accomplish this. I also have the ability to summon shadow outsiders and they will be happy to help accomplish this." He takes a moment and continues through his teeth. "The potential of war between the houses..." he stopped and took another moment.
"We need to be mindful of the tensions of the city because many innocent grubbers could be affected."
He waits for information on the guards and information that may help.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Friday March 3rd, 2023 5:58:12 PM
Distracting the guards may well be useful, we'll let you know if we need that to occur.

The description of the Teeth's activities seem pretty damning, but Tsak wonders if Drola isn't adding a bit of mayo as an added incentive? He listens to everyone's questions and any answers provided.

Should we be using the Rose as a base. It'll make us easy to identify and follow, but also gives us a possible escape route? Seems like we have a busy day coming up if we need another base we'll need to get that done, as well as a bit of reconnaissance of this warehouse. We should also visit some more taverns and businesses so that we aren't linked solely to the Battered Ram. The last with a nudge and wink at Mak.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Friday March 3rd, 2023 8:01:50 PM
Rolth wonders whether Mak is truly himself, having not reacted at all to the mention of heart-seeds. It would seem that these Teeth folk are quite naughty, so Rolth has no problem with investigating them. He also has an invisibility potion and agrees that having a distraction might help. Does Elyas or anyone else have a spell to let us scry on the place, or otherwise remotely scout things out a bit?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=27 ;
Sunday March 5th, 2023 9:27:38 PM
Ayotnom says, "Stealth and Burglary aren't exactly my strong suits. I'm like a bull in a china shop. I suppose I could play look out since I am perceptive and if we do decide to kill it, then if you can get me in there I can help with that."

Ayotnom then studies their quest giver (Sense Motive; 27)
Is she on the up and up?

DM Mark - The Plan d20=1 ;
Monday March 6th, 2023 1:51:30 AM
Mak was sure there was going to be an undead dragon involved. But Mak is willing to work this his friends to do what needed to be done.
Elyas tries to reassure Mak that if they defeated the dragon, they can defeat an undead version. He asks Drola what kind of magical defenses, guards or other things the Petals should expect at this place. He tries to secretly suggest that the Petals could instead work with the House of Teeth, telling them the House of Keys plan.
Mak is quick to remedy the situation, assuring Drola that the Petals always explore all options, but they will surely keep her confidences in this.
Kiwina also reassures Drola. He asks about the warehouse defences.
Wil is deeply offended that the Teeth may have been abusing the Grubbers. He says he’s in with the plan.
Tsak says that distracting the guards may be useful. He suggests some reconnaissance, and also visiting the local taverns. For information of couse.
Rolth is in with the plan. He wonders what sort of magical stealth the Petals may have.
Falco points out that he is quite stealthy naturally.
Ayotnom says he’s not good at stealth, but he excels at killing.

When Elyas tries to secretly suggest working with the House of Teeth instead, Drola seems to overhear. Afterall, this is a single room with nowhere to go. Drola’s look suggests she is not happy about this, but she waits to see what the others say. She seems satisfied that the Petals come to a consensus to work with her.

Sense Motive DC 20 on Drola Highlight to display spoiler: {She’s a professional, and hard to read. She puts you at ease with her motives, but maybe that’s just because that’s what she wants to convey.}
Sense Motive DC 30 on Drola Highlight to display spoiler: {She seems to be on the up and up.}

”So, I take it you’re accepting this … task? Excellent. All we know is that we’re dealing with some sort of creature. We had some trouble with some Rakshasa infiltrating the houses. The Tide addressed that problem. And yes, they were farming people for meat. So if this is another nefarious creature, and you do bring proof you killed it, well, I have another magic item I’ll throw in as a reward. Of course, if it’s not a bad creature, it’s up to you what you do with it. I just want to know what they have.”

“As for the warehouse, this one is a bit unusual in that it’s a large warehouse with only one entrance, so whatever they have in there is locked up pretty tight. Locked in or just to keep prying eyes out, we don’t know. Like I said, there are a couple of guards. Likely there to call an alert. And like I said, we can pull them away for about 10 minutes if you wish. This’d be best done at night. It’s in Teeth territory, so darkness will help.

“We don’t know what defenses it might have, but I’d expect it’d be warded against teleportation and divination magics. That’s what I’d do. People occasionally come and go from there, usually important folks in the Teeth hierarchy. Most traffic is in the daytime that we know of. It’s hard to get eyes on the place since it’s in Smuggler City, which is what they call the Teeth’s area. That’ll also make it hard for you to do much reconnaissance without raising suspicions.”

She provides you with a map to the warehouse.

”So, when do you plan to do this, and when do you want those guards distracted?”

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+10=24 ;
Monday March 6th, 2023 9:29:14 AM
"I think getting any help, if your offering we should take it," Wil inserts.
"So you know nothing about the warehouse on the other side of the door? Hmmm... we should come up with a plan? When do you expect this to happen? When do we start?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+13=29 ; d3=1 ; d20+13=14 ;
Monday March 6th, 2023 9:58:45 AM
"A distraction makes sense. That just leaves the question of do we slip in quietly or go in in force. I am confident I could sneak in and have a quick look about. Of course that would split us up."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday March 6th, 2023 1:16:32 PM
"we don't want to kick off a fight between houses, or get captured by the House of Teeth while trying to do this. I think the stealthy approach is best. one invisible person goes in, sees what they can and gets out then we can decide if we need to go in a second time with more people to take out the creature if it is a threat. but for now we don't know what we're getting in to so we need to recon carefully

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+20=28 ;
Monday March 6th, 2023 6:40:34 PM
Rolth tries to read Drola, but only comes away with a sense that she is enough of a pro to hide something, even as she tries to put us at ease. He's missing a piece of the puzzle, maybe one of the other Petals can connect the dots?

(OOC: Sense Motive =28, just need one successful assist to hit the other DC)

Re the scouting plan, Rolth offers an alternative, "The is a city below, correct? If so, are there any tunnels or sewers that might lead into or near this warehouse? That might provide another, less obvious was in, especially if this is in the heart of the Teeth's domain. Do you know of any such thing, or where we might start looking for such a way in?"

With respect to the more conventional plan, Rolth inquires whether anyone has a means to communicate with any scouts that we send in.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=14 ;
Monday March 6th, 2023 7:53:16 PM
(Sense motive = 14. . . not going to learn anything, but might aid someone)

"If we must split up the group, the ones who go in need to have a way out and need to be able to communicate," Kiwina says. "Drola, when you say warded against teleportation, does that mean from outside to inside or both ways?" Not that Kiwina thinks it matters -- if there's the potential for a problem, then he doesn't like splitting up.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday March 6th, 2023 8:32:58 PM
Ayotnom says, "I don't know the spell invisibility but if you give me time to nip down to the catacombs I can get a scroll of it and scribe it into my spellbook."

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+10=27 d20+10=17
Monday March 6th, 2023 9:17:49 PM
"I have a potion of invisibility." Mak confessed, "as well as a way to escape quickly should the need arise, but I can only do it once today. I could use that to gain access instead, but would have no way yo escape unnoticed."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+5=18 ;
Monday March 6th, 2023 9:49:52 PM
(SenseMotive=18 Fail)

Drola is a closed book to Tsak. She's put her 'game face' on and he can't see thru it. Her motivations and intentions could be many and varied.

We're tourists, country folk who have never been to dirt city before. Surely we can go just about anywhere at least once without raising too much suspicion. I think we should split up. Falco and I can recon the undercity and see if we can find any connections to the surface near the warehouse. (Camouflage ability in underground terrain) The rest of you can stumble around the genereal area topside and get a reading on how many guards and lookouts, places we could launch from and leave by as well as where to go if it all goes pear-shaped. Further I think we should do this early this evening. We can meet up around midnight and discuss what we saw. The results of our work will tell us whether to do the 'task' early in the morning (2-3 AM) or wait and go at a later stage tomorrow.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 9:23:31 AM
"What if we set up in a tavern or residence nearby the warehouse? We can then observe as if we are just visiting." Wil added.

DM Jeremy
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 11:38:14 AM

Wil accepts any help the House of Keys can offer, and suggests coming up with a plan.

Falco wonders if they should use stealth or force, confident in his abilities to remain undetected.

Elyas doesn't want to kick off a house war or be captured by the House of Teeth. and figures a stealthy recon is their best option.

Rolth suggests using the city below as a way to sneak in.

KIwina suggests if they split the party, the scouts need to have a means to escape, and asks if the teleportation wards work both ways.

Ayotnom admits he doesn't know Invisibility yet, but offers to purchase a scroll and add it to his spell book.

Mak claims he has a potion of invisibility and an escape route. he claims he could use the escape route to enter, but than would lose his exit strategy as it's a once a day thing.

Tsak reminds everyone that they are visitors, and their presence should cause suspicion. He suggests that he and Falco sneak around the undercity to see if they can find an infiltration point, while the rest meander towards the warehouse.

WIl suggest finding a tavern or residence near the warehouse they can set up in as a means to stake out the place.

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When talk of using the sewers as an infiltration point arises, Drola says, "You are a sharp lot, do you always look for this kind of work around? I could use some minds like yours. Anyway, I can tell you're not from around here, as anyone who is a local knows that all the entrances to the sewers, except the ones used for coming and going, have long since been sealed. The occupants did this early on as they moved to the sewers in an attempt to find a safer home. If there was such a way, we would have exploited it long ago. That said, your half-orc friend makes a good point. As foreigners, you can travel freely without causing too much commotion, or raising any suspicion, which is why I reached out to you in the first place.

As far as the teleportation warding, I am only speculating about it's presence, but even though the Teeth are a nefarious lot, they aren't stupid, and one should assume such a thing would be there. as far as whether it goes both ways, I would say that depends on what the creature is, and as such I wouldn't know. As I said, I can give a 10 min distraction, which should give you time to deal with the 2 guards, that are always on duty, and enter undetected. After that your on your own. so do you want to act tonight, or perhaps tomorrow night may be better? Remember when I say on your own, I mean on your own."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 1:06:55 PM
"So its a distraction, we subdue the guards and all slip in. If were caught we just give it a big "Aww shucks folks, we ain't form around here and got turned around.'? Best we don't get caught."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 2:06:55 PM
"If the distraction draws the guards away we just have to enter undetected." Mak added. "If the doors are locked from the outside someone would need to get inside open them..... Mak said as his words trailed off and he thought to ask Elyas a question in a whisper. "Um. Is dimension door classified as a teleport with those wards?" Mak had a magical family, but he really had no idea how magic worked, so he thought to ask. He also wasn't too thrilled that everyone know his secret.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 3:33:50 PM
In response to Mak, elyas says
there are a number of spells that are loosely categorized as teleportation, aside form the spell we actually call teleportation. all use dimensional travel to shorten the distance between two points on this plane. generally if they have used wards that prevent teleportation it will also prevent dimension door, my dimensional step ability, and other similar means.

That is not to say we can't try... 'sometimes the simplest solution' and all that. but a house trying to hide something important in a city like this is pretty likely to invest in some dimensional lock spells.

In any case, I think we should probably do some recon tonight as innocent tourists, then hit them tomorrow. trying to do it tonight feels hasty with the limited intel we have

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 6:21:37 PM
Rolth is confused. Drola first said that her folks could draw the guards away for 10 minutes, but now just says that they can distract the guards, but we'd still have to deal with them. He asks her to clarify. If we do have to deal with them, Rolth notes that he can use his fascinate ability on both of them and distract them for an indefinite period of time, although it is not guaranteed to work. "Does anyone have a spell or time that would increase the chances of the fascinate ability working? I will boost my charisma to amplify the power of the enchantment, but any other help would be good."

As far as invisibility, Mak and Rolth have potions, and there is also an unclaimed one in the party loot. That should be plenty to get a small team of skulkers into the building during whatever distraction is accomplished.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 9:53:55 PM
Kiwina asks Rolth, "Is this a skill you have? I could help a little with that, tomorrow."

He agrees that tomorrow night would be better than tonight, allowing more preparation. He asks Drola, "Is there anything near the warehouse that strangers to town might find interesting, even just an unusual shop? A couple of things, if you know them. Would we be better off checking the neighborhood out in advance, or can you give us clear direction how to get there?" By clear, Kiwina means either something in writing or something that he can memorize well enough to repeat back before they leave.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 10:16:03 PM
Tsak nods at Drola, the sewer thing makes sense. No point splitting the party then. He has no more questions and once all are answered he's keen to hit the road. From his point of view some recon is needed before things like when and how are answered.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 10:38:03 PM
Ayotnom heads to the nearest catacomb entrance in order to buy a scroll of invisibility and the specialized inks and tools needed to scribe it into his spellbook

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 10:12:17 AM
"I'm for whatever everyone decides," Wil says

DM Jeremy
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 11:42:41 AM

Falco lays out a plan.

Mak thinks the distraction will draw away the guards, and suggests if someone gets inside, they will be able to open the door for everyone else, before asking Elyas if dimensional door would be canceled by a teleportation ward.

Elyas explains that their are several spells and spell-like abilities that function like teleportation, and all would be canceled by dimensional lock spells, including Dimensional Door. He suggests a recon mission, disguised as tourists, tonight, then hitting the warehouse tomorrow night.

Rolth is confused about the distraction and the guards, and asks for clarification. He offers to use his fascinate ability to deal with the guards, and asks if anyone has a spell or ability of any kind to boost the strength of the fascinate. He points out that they have plenty of invisibility options.

Kiwina suggests he may be able to help Rolth, and asks if there are any attractions in the area that they could use to help maintain their cover. He also asks for some solid directions.

Tsak feels that the sewer thing makes sense, and is ready to hit the road for the recon mission.

Ayotnom heads out for a quick shopping spree.

Wil is open for whatever.

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Drola looks at Rolth for a second with a look of confusion on her face, then her face lightens up as she realizes the source of his confusion. "I'm sorry if I confused you, The area around the warehouse is always a busy place, 24 hours a day, it seems. No distraction short of openly invading, or torching their headquarters would be able to draw the 2 guards away. Neither one of those would be prudent, though I do think it would be fun, the torching not the invading, open war among the houses is not something I would like to entertain. The distraction won't likely draw away the guards, but it should clear out the rest of those in the vicinity.

In answer to Kiwina's questions, Drola produces a map of the area, and points out a few locations that may be of interest. [b]"On the way towards the House of Teeth's turf, you will pass the statue of Violet and Arturo. It's a memorial to a young couple that met a grisly and public demise, which changed early Dirt City and led to the no violence rule in the city below. Also I've heard that there is a tavern across from the warehouse that serves amazing fried chicken, and has Brock's Best Beer on tap. Of course I've never been there, as it's in Teeth territory, but I've heard the place has good eats, and everyone knows about the quality of Brock's."

She than hands the map to Kiwina and asks, "So what time do you want the distraction tomorrow? I suggest sometime after midnight."

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 12:30:39 PM
Getting some food and talking to some of the locals in Teeth territory sounds like a decent starting point. Maybe rolth can go chat up the guards a bit, bring them a beer or something.

you say we should go after midnight. is the area still going to be crowded that late? this place stays up way later than I would have expected... the later the better though, less chance of being seen. what will the distraction be, so we can be watching for it?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 2:16:11 PM
"Any time after we have had the fried chicken is good for me."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 6:03:14 PM
"I'm for a bit of chicken and a mug of maybe coffee or tea. Thinking I should stop drinking. What shall we do till then?

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 9:59:21 PM
Kiwina wasn't sure if they would check out the neighborhood that night or wait until the next. He saw arguments for both options. Elyas had already hit on the big problem -- how to ensure they coordinated with this distraction that was promised.

While he waited to learn that, he thought about the spells to prepare the next day.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 10:01:15 PM
"Food sounds great, and having a chance to look around the area seems wise. I'm happy to try the fascinate when the time comes, once the distraction is in place, but we probably need a backup plan in case that fails. Hold person, polymorph, or other non-lethal spells might be good. Even better if they never see us, or at least not all of us. Definitely should take steps to not look like ourselves that night, at least covering up the obvious things that really stand out, and wear non-descript clothes and the like. Can anyone actually disguise us?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 10:17:51 PM
Fried chicken and beer! Tsak's mind is already there and his body inadvertantly turns toward the door in an attempt to follow. He brings both back to the task at hand.

Lets go for a walk and do the recon now, as we are and see what we can learn. The rest of the plan, who does what role, what we wear, do, say should all follow once we've actually visited and had a look. Lets book in the distraction for 2 am in the morning of the next day (not tonight). Is there a way we can contact you if things need to change? Obviously the less contact the safer for everyone but we need contingency.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 10:50:05 PM
(OOC: nobody is servicing my order in the catacombs; I was hoping to have it in order to scribe it into my spellbook and prepare it)

Ayotnom presumably works on scribing invisibility into his book.

DM Jeremy
Thursday March 9th, 2023 10:52:47 AM

Elyas can go for some chicken and conversation, he suggests Rolth butter up the guards by buying them a pint. He is shocked that such a place would be active even so late, and asks what the distraction will be.

Falco is ready anytime after fried chicken.

Wil is in favor of chicken and a cup of coffee or tea, but feels he should give up booze.

Mak waits for the plan to come together, while considering ways to help protect his friends.

Kiwina isn't sure if they should checkout the area tonight or tomorrow, but he too would like to know what the distraction will be. As he waits to see what his friends prefer, he ponders what spells would be useful tomorrow.

Rolth is in favor of some nosh, and getting the lay of the land in the process. He says he will attempt to fascinate the guards, but suggests they have a non-lethal backup plan. He suggests using disguises, and wonders if anyone could disguise them.

Tsak's appetite almost makes his decision for him, but he checks himself. He suggests checking out the area now, and then infiltrating the warehouse at 2 am tomorrow.He asks is there is a way to contact Drola if needed, suggesting that it would only be a contingency, as the less contact the better.

Ayotnom scribes a spell into his spellbook.

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Drola answers the most pressing question first, "We will start a small fire in an abandoned building a block away from the warehouse. out of fear that it may spread, everyone will run to the place, to put it out. Don't worry, we are well aware of what can happen if a fire gets out of hand, and one of my mages, a water elemental sorcerer, will be well hidden in the area to put it out, if things get out of hand. As far as disguises, I have people who could disguise your humans and half-orc, but we don't get a lot of taurs here in Dirt City so you three will stand out no matter what we do, and I wouldn't know where to begin with trying to disguise a bird-man.

Here is my suggestion, head over to the warehouse now, under the guise of tourists, and get a bite to eat at the tavern. Then tomorrow you can use the excuse that the chicken was so good you had to go back for a second meal, and while you are preparing to place your order, the distraction will go off, and you can do your thing."

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday March 9th, 2023 11:08:25 AM
"very well, that sounds like a good approach. Our group is unique enough to stand out, so we might want to have the taurs hang back unless we get in major trouble, or else we might have toruble doing anything else in this town if things go sideways

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday March 9th, 2023 12:37:32 PM
"I am not much for disguises, honestly in the land of the Taurs I am use to just not being noticed. I certainly can't pass as a child like your friend tried. Either way the plan sounds good enough."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday March 9th, 2023 1:48:28 PM
Wil is happy with the approach also

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Thursday March 9th, 2023 7:44:28 PM
Rolth likes the plan proposed by Drola, which is in turn based on our ideas. He's ready for the nosh and scout whenever others are.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday March 9th, 2023 8:32:15 PM
Ayotnom says, "Hey guys I can prepare and cast invisibility now. It will last 6 minutes and I can prepare up to 4 of them."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday March 10th, 2023 12:01:06 AM
Kiwina thinks that perhaps an illusion would be the only way to disguise the taurs, which he can't help with. So he won't worry about it.

"Let's get a look."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Friday March 10th, 2023 12:36:23 AM
Tsak's feet get him to the door first, where he makes a show of opening it for Mak, bowing deeply as the honorable gentleman makes his way thru.

Tsak checks his pace as they make their way thru town, making sure he's moving like a tourist and not someone on a mission.

When they get to the pub he'll partake of chicken and a pint of ale.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+6=11 ;
Friday March 10th, 2023 8:15:20 AM
Halfway through the door Mak stopped and looked at Tsak with a disapproving sniff as he lifted his nose. "Looks like I'm buying." he said as he exited the room.

Mak didn't travel with all his money. He'd left most of it aboard the Rose with only a smattering of coins in his purse for incidentals while he was here in this thieves world. He estimated he had about 100 gold pieces, maybe a handful more than that, on his person. Should be plenty for dinner plus a sizable gratuity to the server.

Like the others Mak's magical attire would single him out as a wealthy individual. A masterwork and magical purple and gold cape, adamantine chain shirt, or rings and necklaces all would make him stand out and Tsak's play at deference would fit with that image. He had however intentionally not worn anything that might identify him as an Aisilduran nobleman, though his manner of speech and accent might give him away since he wasn't very good at hiding it. (Bluff +6, Roll 11) His plan was to downplay his connection to his homeland and try to take the attention off his four legged friends.

When they arrived at the warehouse and subsequently the fried chicken place Mak made a show of gawping at the surroundings much as any tourist might. The display served two purposes in his mind. First it gave him an excuse for casing the area and getting a better feel for what was where. Adjacent alleys, rooftops, structures, etc. Second his loitering about gave his friends a chance to do the same while waiting impatiently on him to get to moving.

Once at the tavern Mak made a show of buying for his friends and regardless of the quality of the food would make it known he intended to return to sample some of their other items.

OOC: If Mak has to use his Cape of the Montebank to dimension door closer/away from the warehouse he wants to be able to set his destination correctly.

DM Jeremy
Friday March 10th, 2023 12:14:36 PM

Elyas likes the plan, but suggests the taurs hang back, just in case.

Falco isn't into disguises, and is cool with the plan.

Wil also likes the plan.

Rolth likes the plan, which is based on their ideas. He is ready for some fried chicken!

Ayotnom can cast invisibility now, and lets his friends know.

Kiwina thinks the only way to disguise the taurs would be via illusion, and since he can't do anything about that, he is fine with going with the plan. He's ready to go.

Tsak is eager to get going, and he forces himself to play the role of the tourist.

Mak realizes that they all look like a bunch of wealthy individuals, but he makes an attempt to down play his heritage. He buys for his friends putting on the airs of a tourist with coin.

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Drola nods and turns away, leaving the Petals to do there recon. The Petals head out of Keys territory towards Teeth territory, making a show of stopping to see the sites.

As Drola pointed out, on the map, you walk past the Memorial of Violet and Artuso which is a statue of an attractive couple, displayed in such a way as to trigger emotions of tragedy and loss, and you get an understanding of why so many fled to the sewers, and established the no violence law down below.

As you enter the location of the warehouse, you see that the place is indeed a hub of activity. Besides the warehouse you are investigating, there are several other warehouses, with people coming and going, mostly hauling goods to and from the warehouses. It is easy to make out the warehouse in question. Besides being marked on the map, it is the only one with guards posted, and no activity seems to be happening there. The building is made of stone with no windows, and seemingly only one door. Across the street, the tavern Drola mentioned is a hub of activity in of itself. The place is not full to capacity, but it is definitely bustling. It seems the place is well liked by the locals. The sign above the door depicts a rooster standing in front of a stove frying what appears to be chicken parts. There is no name on the sign, just the "artwork". Inside the place is a simple location, with no fancy or pretentious decor. Just your typical working class pub. As you take a seat, at a table, a very attractive half-elf lass comes to take your order. She is wearing a low cut dress which overtly displays her ample cleavage, and it is clear she dresses for tips. Looking around, the rest of the wait staff, though of various races, are all similarly dressed, and of similar levels of attractiveness.

Seeing a table full of obviously wealthy individuals, the lass turns on the charm and sticks out her chest, giving everyone a good view of what her momma gave her, all the while giving off an air of you can look but you better not touch. "What can I get you gentlemen?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday March 10th, 2023 12:51:34 PM
Elyas wanders as close to the guarded warehouse as he can, trying not to get any closer than other pedestrians. The warehouse doesn't look like much, but it's hard to tell if it is fortified against magic, and one can't exactly go up to a guarded building while casting detect magic. Still... it might be worth trying out some spells quickly once the distraction kicks off.

Magic might be seen as a crutch to some, but it sure made complex problems simple sometimes...

Elyas smiles at the waitress and points at the food some of the others in the pub are eating. "we heard you have some amazing fried chicken here, ma'am. We're new to the area, and couldn't pass up the chance to try the famous fried meats!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday March 10th, 2023 1:24:52 PM
"The chicken is it a spicy fry or more regular issue? Sides! What are you most popular sides?"

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Friday March 10th, 2023 1:50:20 PM
Mak waved his hand a bit and gestured to his friends to order away. "Let us start with a round of ales." Mak stated for the server in the hope she'd give them a moments peace to talk. Meanwhile he was making mental plans about his tactics.

"It would certainly be jolly good if we knew these people better? Would it not?" Mak said knowingly as he wondered how many in the Rooster were affiliated with that Warehouse.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=21 ; d20+13=25 ;
Friday March 10th, 2023 2:33:10 PM
"If your lordship wants to know the people better, perhaps we should invite some to join us," Kiwina suggests to Mak, where the waitress can hear it.

He tells the waitress that he, too, has heard the chicken here is good and would like to try it. And the Brock's that everyone seems to be talking about.

Then he takes a few minutes to take in the crowd. (Perception = 21; sense motive = 25)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+11=29 ;
Friday March 10th, 2023 2:38:24 PM
Wil immediately asks the waitress about the warehouse across the street. (Diplomacy: 29)
He casually mentions the guards and wonders aloud why it's guarded.
"Maybe it stores your secret chicken recipe," he cracks a joke.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+20=28 ;
Friday March 10th, 2023 9:19:30 PM
"One 12 piece Flocks and Brock's for me, please, spicy will be fine." Rolth tucks into his meal with gusto, genuinely enjoying himself even as he carefully watches for signs that anyone is unusually interested in our little party. He nearly chokes when Wil reveals an interest in the warehouse, but tries to cover it up by commenting on how spicy the chicken is while glugging down some of his ale to put out the flames.

(Sense motive = 28)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Saturday March 11th, 2023 1:34:07 AM
Probably jail time he says to himself in response to the waitress' query.
Four fried chickens and a Brock orders Tsak.

He follows the waitress to a table and sits down with his back to a wall. Once seated he lets his gaze wander idly across the room whilst he considers the problem of the warehouse. No windows, does that mean it will be dark inside? He tries to judge the size of the inside based on the exterior dimensions and then wonders if the interior will be all one room or possibly a labyrinth - lucky we have a minotaur! Given the size what sort of creatures could be hiding within? He had hoped there would be skylights or something that he or Falco could access during the foray but didn't see any. Looks like it's gonna be whack a guard, bust open the door, drag the guards in with us and see what happens next!

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday March 12th, 2023 8:11:54 PM
Ayotnom says, "I'll have a bucket of drumsticks and some taters and a pitcher of stout beer to wash it down."

DM Jeremy
Monday March 13th, 2023 11:27:05 AM
Just an FYI, Brock's Best Beer, is one of a handful of adult beverages that have Wold-wide fame, so it's safe to say that everyone has heard of it, even if they have never sampled it.

Elyas nonchalantly walks near the warehouse, and ponders using some magic during the distraction, just to experiment. He realizes that some consider magic a crutch, but it sure simplifies things sometimes. Elyas orders the highly acclaimed fried chicken.

Falco asks if the chicken is spicy or mild, he also asks about side dishes.

Mak orders a round of ale for his friends, giving them a brief moment as the waitress retrieves the Brock's. He thinks it would be nice to know who is associated with the warehouse, and would like to know the people better.

Kiwina suggests Mak invites others to join them if he wishes to get to know the other patrons. He also wishes to try the chicken and the Brock's

Wil asks about the guarded warehouse, cracking a joke in the process.

Rolth is fine with spicy chicken, and orders a bunch, as well as some Brock's He nearly chokes when Wil asks about the warehouse.

Tsak thinks the waitress would lead to jail time, but orders on chicken and beer. He ponders the warehouse as he waits for his meal.

Ayotnom places his order.

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As Elyas wanders near the Warehouse, he notices the guards stiffen up a bit. They don't say anything, but the Mage realizes that they are obviously suspicious of newcomers getting so close to the warehouse in their charge. once Elyas walks away, he notices them relax again.

At the tavern, the waitress answers the chicken question, "You can order the chicken in hot, medium, or mild, and our sides include a bowl of small tubes made from flour, egg, and water, that are boiled and mixed with melted cheese. the chef calls the dish Macaroni and Cheese. You can also get mashed tubers covered in gravy, a creamy salad made from cabbage that the chef calls Colelaw, as well as red beans cooked with bacon and served over rice. and a tuber dish that Chef Jo-Jo named after himself. He cuts tubers into wedges, dredges them in the same coating he uses to cover the fried chicken and then deep fries them until golden brown."

When Wil asks about the warehouse, The waitress gives a concerned look, as the color drains from her lovely face. She leans in even closer and whispers, "Your not from around here, but you should know that that warehouse belongs to the House of Teeth, and you are currently in Teeth territory. Best not ask too many questions about their operations, the House of Teeth don't take kindly to people sticking their noses into their business, and you are likely to end up with a slit throat if you do." After the waitress shares her warning, she takes your orders and heads to the kitchen to place your orders.

Rolth and Kiwina pick up on the fact that she seems truly concerned for your well being, and the warning was given as a result of he concern. At first all Kiwina notices is people enjoying a pint or an evening meal, but when Wil asks about the warehouse, he notices a few patrons look up, only to go back to what ever they were doing after they see who's talking. Kiwina is pretty sure that mention of the warehouse by strangers brought a similar reaction from them as it did the waitress. He doesn't see anyone take any actions, and Kiwina believes all is well.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=33 ;
Monday March 13th, 2023 11:40:24 AM
Falco nods along as the sides are listed quite happy with the offering. He is happy with the beer and the choices but takes note when Will brings up the warhorse. He decides on the hot chicken and the chefs special tubers but focus more on the others in the tavern. As the warehouse comes up again he keeps an eye for anyone watching them too closely or leaving too quickly.

{Perception: 33}

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=34 ; d20+12=24 ;
Monday March 13th, 2023 11:44:03 AM
Elyas sits back while waiting for the chicken to arrive. he watches the other patrons, trying to get a sense of the type of people in the room.

perception = 34
Sense Motive = 24

He tries to see if there are any markings or differences in mannerisms that indicate a difference between House of Teeth patrons and bystanders. Maybe they have a uniform, or a badge, or a tattoo...

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday March 13th, 2023 3:27:40 PM
Wil pauses for a moment after the warning. Not surprised by the reaction but disappointed he didn't get better info... "Ok, sure... no problem. Forget I said anything. Just being pleasant. Give me what Elyas ordered."
After she leaves and quietly... Wil asks how we will plan this with all the ears listening.
"Separate or work as a group?"

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Monday March 13th, 2023 8:02:34 PM
Mak had no game when it came to sneaking and lying, so he did what came natural and was himself. With Wil's mistake he smiled and placed 5 gold pieces at the edge of the table. "Thanks miss, my friend is troubled and needs the services of our cleric. Please forgive him his error."

"A round for the house!" Mak called to the server as he hoped to put the indescretion behind them.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=27 ; d20+18=35 ;
Monday March 13th, 2023 8:25:59 PM
As the conversation flows to the topic of the warehouse Ayotnom takes the time to scope out both the buxom waitress with respect to her body language when talking about the Teeth and the warehouse itself with his senses.

Sense Motive - Waitress 27
Perception - Warehouse 35

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Monday March 13th, 2023 8:43:43 PM
Rolth fixes Wil with a pointed look and says "I'm not sure that we really need to plan dessert, we can just ask what they have. You are always overthinking things." He hopes that will be enough to prompt folks save any talk of planning for later, when we have returned to our quarters and can speak in private. After all, we agreed that tonight was for scouting and we will actually execute the operation tomorrow night.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted
Monday March 13th, 2023 9:55:18 PM
Well, thinks Tsak, whatever happens in the warehouse people are going to remember the group with the Taurs in asking about it. If things don't go smoothly the Petals will be the number one suspects and the trip to Dirt City may be very short lived.
He settles back in his chair and waits patiently for his food to arrive.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday March 13th, 2023 10:40:47 PM
Kiwina puts the warehouse out of mind. They know how to reach it, and that's all he expects they can manage in this crowd. They stand out as a group, and several would stand out individually, Kiwina included.

Kiwina enjoys the meal. He'll talk business once they get back to the ship. Not here.

DM Jeremy
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 11:10:23 AM

Falco likes the list of sides and the beer. He takes note when Wil mentions the warehouse.

Elyas engages in some people watching as he tries to decipher the difference between normal folk and members of the House of Teeth.

Wil is disappointed that he didn't get better info, but isn't surprised. He tries to cover his potential faux pas, and asks his friends how they should plan.

Mak informs the waitress that Wil has issues, that kind that require divine help, and asks her forgiveness. He offers to buy a round for the house.

Ayotnom checks out the waitress's body language, and keeps an eye on the prize.

Rolth tells Wil they don't need to plan for dessert, all they have to do is ask what's on the menu. He hopes that's enough to draw away any suspicion, until they can discuss things in their private chambers.

Tsak realizes that if things go sideways, they will be the prime suspects. He waits for the food to arrive.

Kiwina realizes they got the information they came for and refuses to talk shop until they are back on the Rose. In the meanwhile he enjoys his meal.

************************************

The waitress nods her head understandably when Mak explains Wil's mental state, and simply says, "Touched or not, remember to stay clear of Teeth affairs, you'll live longer that way." When he offers to buy the house a round, everyone cheers, and the place seems to go back to the way it was before Wil mentioned the warehouse. Whether or not any Teeth members are in the house is impossible to tell, but things seem to be in the clear. The waitress gives off a vibe of genuine concern, and you surmise that she is a kind soul who doesn't want to see anyone get hurt.

The waitress leaves and comes back about 15 min later carrying a huge platter of steaming fried chicken, along with whatever sides were ordered. The food is indeed amazing, and you understand why the place is so busy. After your meal, you start heading back towards the Rose, and as you are passing a dark ally way, he hear a high-pitched voice emerge from the ally asking, "Why are ya interested in the Teeth's warehouse?"

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+6=25
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 11:18:31 AM
Mak stopped and looked into the darkened alley. "My friend thought the architecture and alignment with the Summer Soltice might make it a good place to perform his annual summons on the high day of Queen Maab. Of course that's not for several months and we've convinced him that we aren't due to be here during that time. He of course insisted that we could return, but was countermanded by our captain who insists the ceremony take place in the dragon lair we recently acquired. Pardon? What did you say your name was?" Mak asked.

OOC: I realized I should have made a Bluff Check, so there it is.
Bluff +6, Roll 25.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 11:46:24 AM
Falco sighs when he hears the voice from the dark but remains silent watching behind them.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 12:20:18 PM
"Right, what Mak said," Wil says as he disappears into the shadows (hide in plain sight) and casts Detect Magic to try to help figure out if this individual may be an enemy.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024"

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=28 ;
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 1:05:55 PM
Elyas suppresses an eye roll at Mak's very quickly put-together excuse, but doesn't add anything, hoping that the better-spoken members of the party can figure out who this person is.

he peers in to the alley to see if he can make out the owner of the mystery voice

perception = 28

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=33 ;
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 6:17:46 PM
As they walk away from the warehouse, Kiwina looks for likely ambush points that they may want to be aware of the next night. (Perception = 33)

He does not try answer the stranger, although he does take a few steps back when the spellcasting starts. That's the sort of thing people have been known to take amiss.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=33 ;
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 6:17:50 PM
As they walk away from the warehouse, Kiwina looks for likely ambush points that they may want to be aware of the next night. (Perception = 33)

He does not try answer the stranger, although he does take a few steps back when the spellcasting starts. That's the sort of thing people have been known to take amiss.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 8:29:26 PM
Ayotnom says, "We're tourists who don't see big warehouses like that everyday and were curious."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 9:36:38 PM
Rolth merely replies, "Why are you interested in folk who are allegedly interested in the Teeth's warehouse?" He silently hopes that this is not the Chaotic Hobbits' Thieves' Guild at work...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Inspired, Hasted d20+17=35 ;
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 11:01:06 PM
(Perception=35)

Tsak peers into the gloom of the alley hoping his darkvision will allow him to see in the shadows. He tries to estimate how far away the voice is and a precise direction as well as looking for movement or other shapes that might be assailants. He edges away from the party slightly, saying nothing.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 11:02:03 PM
(OOC whoops, removed status' which are out of date...)

DM Jeremy d20+15=21 ;
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 10:53:26 AM

Mak throws out a quick bluff, and asks the voice for it's name.

Falco sighs when he hears the voice, but says nothing.

Wil quickly agrees with Mak's bluff, than hides in the shadows, and casts detect magic

Elyas rolls his eyes at Mak explanation, but doesn't add anything. He tries to see what the source of the voice maybe.

Kiwina keeps an eye out for possible ambush points, and keeps his mouth shut when the voice speaks. He takes a step back.

Ayotnom casts out an alternative reason.

Rolth turns the question back on the speaker in the shadows. He hopes they aren't dealing with the chaotic hobbit thieves guild.

Tsak peers into the ally hoping his darkvision will give him a clue as to whom they are speaking.

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Elyas only Highlight to display spoiler: {Elyas doesn't see anything with his human eyes. }

Kiwina onlyHighlight to display spoiler: { Kiwina can make out the outline of a small sized humanoid with his low-light vision.}

Tsak only Highlight to display spoiler: {Tsak can clearly see a smartly dresses blue haired gnome male wearing a burgundy waistcoat with shiny brass buttons, brown knee britches, buckle shoes with a well polished brass buckle, on the front, and over the knee socks which match his waistcoat. He has a gold chain hanging out of a watch pocket on the front of his waistcoat.}

Wil only Highlight to display spoiler: {Wil doesn't detect any magic}

"Names Tovy, not that it matters, and my reasons for asking are my own. Why two answers? I would be inclined to believe the first, after all, a warehouse isn't exactly a tourist attraction, whether you've seen one before or not, but usually when a party doesn't have their stories together, it's because someone is fibbing."

sense motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You have the feeling that Tovy would have bought Mak's bluff, but Ayotnom's alternative story created doubt.}

sense motive 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You have the feeling that Tovy isn't a threat}

sense motive 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {You have the feeling that Tovy may have something to say, if he is properly convinced, which may be difficult now that he thinks your lying}

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=24 ;
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 11:08:48 AM
Elyas gets the feeling that they probably should have had a story ready to go, and thinks a single story might have convinced the speaker.
(sense motive = 24)

Elyas decides not to add in yet another voice here, but is ready to respond if this person becomes a threat. Maybe they would be helpful? or maybe they are a Teeth agent trying to stop the Petals. hard to tell

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+6=11 ;
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 11:34:43 AM
Mak found he couldn't keep up the bluff so he tried the truth. "The minotaur isn't on the same level of crazy our cleric is and doesn't understand his motives." Mak said truthfully. "That's why you got two answers." Mak said without refuting Ayotnom or his own statement. "Wil here is famous for his crazy." Mak said with a laugh. "Why the interest in what our half sheet short of a full sail cleric is saying?"

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+12=26 ;
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 3:01:21 PM
Wil is tempted to speak, not because he is offended. His is aware of his reputation and it is what it us but he has nothing useful to add... he keeps and eye out from the rear of the party."
(Perception: 26)

"Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+13=15 ;
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 5:52:10 PM
Falco chuckles at Mak's description and nods to Will when it is mentioned his companion will be famously crazy.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+20=34 ; d20+24=40 ;
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 6:49:55 PM
Rolth senses that this Tovy person may actually be of assistance, and adds to the efforts to try to make amends. "Please excuse our ill-mannered attempts at obfuscation. I am Rolth, and thank you for sharing your name, necessary or not. As you can tell, we are new here, and very uncertain of the lay of the land, so to speak. You are right that we have an interest. Do you have somewhere safer and more private that we might be able to speak more freely. We already attracted some negative attention in the tavern back there, and it seems unwise to make that worse. I for one am ready to follow your lead in moving to a better locale for conversation, if you would be so kind."

Sense Motive = 34
Diplomacy = 40

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=34 ;
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 8:27:52 PM
(Sense Motive: 34)

Ayotnom says, "I didn't realize Wil's purported purpose for the warehouse. When we had discussed it previously before we got to the chicken place it was in the context of a tourist destination."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=21 ;
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 11:23:27 PM
(Perception=21)

Tsak takes a few seconds to turn in a circle checking to see if the well-dressed gnome has any other friends nearby (Perception)
Clearly back alley's are not your usual surroundings Tovy. If your name doesn't matter, then who's does? And should we be speaking with them?

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=16 ;
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 11:46:38 PM
(Sense motive = 16)

Kiwina stays quiet.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Thursday March 16th, 2023 9:54:40 AM
Mak rocked back on his heels and crossed his arms as the others stepped forward to join the conversation. He was fine either way and didn't have any desire to start a fight in the streets of Dirt City.

DM Jeremy
Thursday March 16th, 2023 11:13:51 AM

Elyas realizes they should get their stories straight in the future, as Tovy would probably have bought their story if the had. He can't tell if Tovy is going to be a problem or not ,so he remains vigilant in case they have to throw down.

Mak decides to share the truth about Wil mental issues, claiming that is the true reason for asking about the teeth's warehouse.

Wil is about to respond to being called crazy, but realizes that the shoe fits. He keeps an eye out for trouble.

Falco chuckles at Mak's words.

Rolth turns on the charm, and asks if their is someplace private they could chat, as he doesn't want to attract any more attention.

Ayotnom explains his words.

Tsak looks for any others that may be lurking, and asks Tovy if their is anyone else they should be talking to.

Kiwina keeps his thoughts to himself

Mak is fine with the others joining in on the conversation, as a fight in the streets of dirt city doesn't appeal to him.

************************************

With his darkvision, Tsak can see Tovy eye him up. "My name is of no consequence, and if you would kindly forget it after our dealings are done, I would be much obliged. I enjoy breathing, and well, this is Teeth territory."

Though Tsak is the only one who can see him from the street, the rest of the party realizes Tovy is addressing them as he says, "And now you offer a third story? Well it doesn't matter, your reasons are your own, and I don't give half a hoot why you're interested in the dang warehouse, though, like most, I do appreciate the truth, which apparently isn't going to be coming from you all. That said, if you would like to learn what I know about the warehouse, then come with me."

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday March 16th, 2023 11:25:32 AM
Elyas looks at the others and shrugs. "might as well hear him out, right? he already knows we're looking at the place, if we don't talk with him he could just rat us out. He certainly has me curious

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+10=20 ;
Thursday March 16th, 2023 2:14:31 PM
"I agree with following him, unless there is a possibility of an ambush. Ambushes are very common in the city. I trusted some pirates and they ambushed me and shoved me in hold. I was not a fan." Wil says in one breath.
"Can we trust this guy not to lead us into a trap?"

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+17=25 ;
Thursday March 16th, 2023 3:13:55 PM
"He does now." Mak said under his breath knowing that the best move would have been to ignore the fellow and move on rather than confirm their intent. "Wil, by the black bloom of Ga'al I'm going to bloody beat you to a pulp next time you start that crazy bollocks again....I mean it."

Few had seen Mak angry at anything other than divinities, but he seemed sincere in his anger at Wil even as he glanced around checking for people that might be watching.

OOC:
Perception +17, Roll 25

I got the modifier wrong on the skill check and adjusted it to be correct. The die roll didn't change.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+17=30 ;
Thursday March 16th, 2023 6:18:47 PM
Rolth agrees with Elyas and sets out to follow Tovy, keeping alert for trouble.

Perception = 30

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=37 ;
Thursday March 16th, 2023 8:27:38 PM
Kiwina follows the group, also watching for possible ambush.

(Perception = 37)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday March 16th, 2023 11:24:31 PM
'the game is afoot' thinks Tsak. With a shrug he falls in beside Tovy as the gnome departs.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=34 ;
Thursday March 16th, 2023 11:42:30 PM
(Sense Motive: 34)

Ayotnom considers the gnome and wants to make sure he isn't getting the ambush vibe from him.

DM Jeremy
Friday March 17th, 2023 12:02:01 PM

Elyas is curious what Tovy has to say, and figures it can't hurt to go with him. He fears Tovy may go to the House of Teeth if they don't.

Wil shares why he isn't a fan of the all to common ambushes in Dirt City, and asks if they can trust Tovy to not lead them into a trap.

Mak lays into Wil. He's more then a little peeved that Wil's actions have led to this situation. He has a feeling that maybe it would have been best to ignore the voice in the dark ally. He looks out fot wandering eyes from the public.

Rolth agrees with Elyas and sets out to follow Tovy. He makes sure to keep his eyse peeled.

Kiwina follows along as well. He also keeps his eyes peeled.

Tsak shrugs his shoulders and follows Tovy.

Ayotnom gives Tovy the once over.

****************************************

Tovy seems like he's on the up and up, and everyone is able to breath a little easier as he leads them into the dark alley. Though there are many opportunities for an ambush, and our seasoned heroes can easily point out several locations that would be perfect for one, none come to fruition. Tovy leads the Petals down several twisting and turning alleys, always making sure to stay in the dark. You get the feeling that the gnome doesn't wish to be seen with you, but for life preservation reasons, not reputation reasons. Finally, Tovy stops at the back door to some establishment. He pulls out a key and unlocks the door. He opens the door and ushers everyone inside, what appears to be the back room of some general store, based on the assorted goods neatly stacked on shelves. Tovy walks over to a table and pulls a cover off a lamp that obviously is the permanent recipient of a continues flame spell.

Finally in the light, Everyone else can finally see what Tsak had seen from the start, a smartly dressed blue-haired gnome male wearing a burgundy waistcoat with shiny brass buttons, brown knee britches, and over the knee socks that match his waistcoat. You also see a gold chain protruding from a watch pocket at the front of his waistcoat, leading to the second button hole from the bottom of his waistcoat. He has the look of a kind soul, but carries himself as one who understands profit, and knows how to make one.

Tovy invites everyone to join him at the table and says, "I have some information that may or may not be of value to you. I don't know which as you haven't been exactly forthright with me as to your reasoning, though I'm inclined to believe that you would gain from my information. On the other hand, you obviously have wealth, based on the finery you wear, and the impressive weapons many of you carry, which I assume are for the most part enchanted. Well, when someone with information crosses with people of wealth, bargains are often struck, and it appears we are in such a situation. So as the possessor of the goods you may wish to obtain, I make you this offer. You give me 100 gp upfront, and than I share what I know. If you find the information useful, and believe me I'll know, than you give me an addition 100 gp."

You get the impression that Tovy is a shrewd businessman, and isn't bluffing when he says he will know, if you found the information useful.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=13 ;
Friday March 17th, 2023 1:00:08 PM
Elyas raises his eyeborws at the price. 200 gold sounds like a lot for unknown information from a stranger. he tries to gauge if the gnome is open for negotiations, but he has absolutely no read on the guy
[sense motive = 13, nat 1]

Elyas keeps quiet and lets the others handle negotiations. He will pitch in some gold if the group decides to go for it.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Friday March 17th, 2023 2:59:26 PM
"Count me in. What say the rest of you?"

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Friday March 17th, 2023 3:27:28 PM
"As it happens, I don't have such funds available to me, but I will gladly pay you next Tuesday." Mak said as he remembered the sayng from an old tale he once heard.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=30 ;
Friday March 17th, 2023 4:32:43 PM
"Then I'm sure we could get the information next -- what was that, toozday?"

Kiwina also tries to get a read on the gnome. (Sense motive = 30) If the gnome seems to be on the up and up, Kiwina is willing to make the up front payment.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+10=15 ;
Friday March 17th, 2023 5:40:07 PM
"I am game for this too. It feels a bit natural for something like this in Dirt City," he says in a slow nuanced cadence. His voice has changed and its almost like he is a brand new person.

"Given you do not show any sort of untruthfulness. Maybe we could split the difference?"
(Sense motive: 15)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday March 17th, 2023 5:49:52 PM
"Not really a fortune but not nothing, fine by me."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday March 18th, 2023 10:08:40 PM
Yup says Tsak. He counts this as sufficient to signify his intent and lapses back into silence.

Tsak is actually quite happy to deal with Tovy and sees an opportunity for an ongoing relationship with someone who is connected, well-informed and discrete. All qualities the Petals lack in this new location of Dirt City.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday March 19th, 2023 8:42:29 PM
Ayotnom says, "We're not without funds but 100 gold sounds like an awful lot for information that is essentially a crap shoot. I don't suppose you'd be willing to do 50 gold up front and 150 gold if we find the information relevant? You seem to believe your information is of interest to us and if it is we will gladly cough up the 200 gold total that you asked for but if you are wasting our time you still get a nice tip but we are only out 50 gold. Does that sound fair?"

DM Jeremy d6=1 ;
Monday March 20th, 2023 10:47:46 AM

Elyas is concerned that 200 gp sounds a bit steep, but he can't tell if Tovy is open for negotiation or not. He doesn't say anything, but will help pay the tab, if they decide to go for it.

Rolth seems happy with the arrangement.

Mak offers to pay next Tuesday.

Kiwina jokes about Mak's offer. if he can tell whether Tovy is on the level or not he is fine with the arrangement.

Wil is game, and apparently a new man. H asks if they can split the difference.

Falco thinks it's a fair price.

Task doesn't say much, but he lets everyone know that he is cool with the arrangement. Inside, he hopes their relationship with Tovy could be beneficial in the future.

Ayotnom is fine with the total amount but asks if Tovy will lower the upfront cost, and increase the back pay.

***************************************

Tovy seems to all, including the most scrutinizing to be legit. As he fully admitted, he isn't 100% certain if you will find the information he has helpful, and you get that vibe from him, but you also get the vibe that he is pretty sure you will appreciate what he has to say, which would explain offered his payment plan.

"I think 200 gp is a fair total price. This is Dirt City, and these are the Teeth we are talking about. I enjoy breathing, but I also enjoy making a profit. I'm a business man and you are currently in the back of my general store, "Tovy's Mercantile" Tovy's chest seems to puff up a bit as he says the name of his store, and it is clear his store is a source of pride for the shop owner. When Ayotnom makes his counter offer, Tovy's face scrunches up a bit, as he ponders offer, than gradually his face relaxes, and he seems to be beaming, it's clear he finds joy in the art of wheeling and dealing. "I accept your offer!" Tovy says with his hand out and a smile on his face. When the coin is placed in his hand, he tests it's purity by biting one of the coins. Once he is sure he has been fairly paid, he offers this tale:

"A few weeks back, I was picking up a shipment of various goods for the store, and as it happens, the place of pick up was a warehouse near the one you seem interested in. Being in the area, and feeling a bit hungry, I stopped in for some of Roster's chicken, and a pint to wash it down. After a very satisfying meal, I headed out the door and towards my horse and loaded wagon, fully prepared to head home. As I was about to climb aboard my wagon, I spotted something that made me do a double take, I saw 4 armed Teeth agents escorting what appeared to be a meatball the size of you taurs. The meatball looking thing seemed to hover just above the ground, and it had large noodle looking things sticking out the top of it, with each of the noodles being topped with a round bulb like thing. Now I only saw it from behind, but I've heard of a legendary creature called a beholder, and this thing seemed to fit the description. Of course I never really believed that beholders exited, before now, and I can't be certain that's what I saw, but I'd be willing to bet my store that is what I saw!"

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+3=9
Monday March 20th, 2023 11:10:40 AM
"A meatball or a Grovas corpse with wings." Mak said in an aside to Tsak.

"This is indeed valuable information." Mak confirmed to the gnome. "But perhaps not in the way you intended." the young nobleman finished as he looked at his companions. "Culd it have been a dead thing being levitated inside, or did the meatball thing look to be alive and aware of its surroundings."

Edit:
KS: Nature +3, Roll 9 Mak has no idea what a beholder is either.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Monday March 20th, 2023 11:19:52 AM
"A beholder, well, that is indeed valuable information. What more do you know about their legendary abilities? Or is there someone here in town that we could consult that would know more? A sage, a WLA chapterhouse, or the like?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+8=16 ; d20+5=10 ;
Monday March 20th, 2023 1:32:47 PM
{K Arcane: 16 / K: Nature: 10}

Falco sucks in his breath in mock surprise as he has no idea what the gnome is talking about.

"A Beholder!!!! What's that? Sounds like something that just looks at things."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday March 20th, 2023 3:59:37 PM
"A monster!" Wil squeaked, with glee but awkwardly. He then coughed and continued seriously in the prior tone.
"Seriously," Wil scolded himself.
"This monster sounds very rare. Any ideas on what they are doing with such a monster. Maybe an advantage over the other houses. They are always fighting for position, the Houses that is."
"I wonder too if a WLA chapterhouse would know something."

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+15=21 ; d20+17=35 ;
Monday March 20th, 2023 4:25:27 PM
knowledge nature = 21
knowledge arcana = 35

Elyas tries to remember anything about a legendary creature like what was described.

"very interesting. wonder what they would be using something like that for? a floating ball with tentacles, huh?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=22 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=22 ;
Monday March 20th, 2023 9:10:21 PM
Ayotnom wracks his brain of all the different knowledges pertaining the beasty type things to both confirm Torvy's description and get an idea of what abilities this Beholder might have.

Ayotnom says, "This information is definitely of use to us, so we will give you your 200 gold."

Know(Arcana) = 22
Know(Nature) = 22
Know(Dungeoneering) = 26
Know(Religion) = 14
Know(Planes) = 22

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday March 20th, 2023 10:25:17 PM
Tsak thinks back to the original conversation with Drola where she mentioned that the Teeth might be using the creature to help them with their smuggling operations. The description of the creature doesn't really give any clues in this regard. He also ponders whether the Teeth are using the creature, or maybe the creature is using them. What if it's taken over the clan? That might significantly change the dynamics of their response to the Petals entering the warehouse.

Tsak, using touch only, counts out 25 coins from his pouch (hidden under his cloak) and adds them to the 'pot' for the gnome.

We need to find out more about the strengths and weaknesses of a beholder. Is that something that you can assist us with? There's more gold in it for you.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday March 20th, 2023 10:54:48 PM
Kiwina contributes to Tovy's fee. He wonders about the creature, and particularly whether it is captive. He does not discuss these thoughts in front of Tovy, but with the others later. In particular, he wonders what is likely to happen if they accidentally release it while confirming what it is and investigating what can do.

DM Jeremy
Tuesday March 21st, 2023 11:22:09 AM
FYI, this scene has been complete ad-lib, brought on by Wil's slip of the tongue and some some dice rolls that prove Wardd is looking out for you guys. A beholder would be exceptionally rare here in the Wold, or anywhere pathfinder is played, for that matter, as it is a D&D monster, and Pazio doesn't have the rights to publish anything about them. Due to their extreme rarity I decided to label them as a legendary monster, the kind most everyone has heard about, but besides their appearance, no one knows anything about them, unless they have had dealings with them before, and most people don't even believe they exist. That said you may be able to glean some information from a source above you, such as a sage guild library, or a WBL chapter house

Max doubles down on his theory that Grovas is somehow inside the warehouse, in a comment to Tsak. He tells Tovy his information is very helpful, but not necessarily in the way the gnome thinks. He asks if the thing seemed to be moving on it's own or not.

Rolth agrees that the information is beneficial, and asks Tovy if he knows anything about beholders, or if he knows anyone who does.

Falco has no clue what a beholder is, and let's his ignorance of the matter show.

Wil is overly excited they get to deal with a monster, but checks himself. He asks why the House of Teeth have a beholder, and also wonders if the WBL know anything about beholders.

Elyas also wonders what they are using a beholder for.

Ayotnom agrees that Tovy has earned his pay.

Tsak wonders what the ramifications of having a beholder as part of your organization may mean. he counts out some coin. He states that they need to gain more information about beholders, and asks Tovy if he can help them out on that front, offering to pay for the extra information.

Kiwina also chips in to pay Tovy. He wonders if the Beholder is a captive, and what may happen if they accidentally free it.

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"I honestly have no idea what the Teeth would want with a beholder." Tovy begins to answer, "and it's to bad I have no more information to sell you, I mean until only a short while ago, I didn't even believe they existed, thinking that they were some kind of fairy tale used to scare kids into obedience. You could check at the WBL in the morning, I think they are closed now, they have a library and all, maybe they may have something written in a book about them. The WBL Chapter House is in House of Tide territory, ask anyone in the area, and they should be able to point you in the right direction. And to answer your other question, the thing was definitely alive and moving on it's own. the Teeth escort never touched it and the noodle type things coming out of the top of it seemed to be in constant motion."

Many of the citizens of Dirt City have started calling the Tide, the House of Tide, and the area they live House of Tide territory.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Tuesday March 21st, 2023 12:15:14 PM
Mak shrugged. "Well, it was a good theory while it lasted." he said finally giving up on the idea of a Grovas reborn. As the others spoke Mak did seem to recall bits about a creature, but education in Aisildur was limited due to the hive mind of Ga'al supplying most everyone with instant information and those outside of the hive not getting any at all. Frankly it was only in recent times that education was even needed in Aisildur. It was all the plants fault....he hated plants.

"Which one of you knows about this thing?" Mak asked. "Do we stand back and hit it at range, get close in? What?" Mak said without revealing that they had very little time to research it since they were scheduled to breach tomorrow night.

"Were we supposed to find out what it was, or try to kill it?" Mak wanted to ask, but he stayed silent.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday March 21st, 2023 12:56:13 PM
"I don't think going back and saying it's a beholder on the basis of what a neighbor oversaw is going to satisfy our contact," Kiwina says. "For all we know, this house may be devious enough to create a rumor that they have this nonesuch to throw off their competition."

As far as Kiwina is concerned, a trip to Tide territory is in order in the morning, and they shouldn't discuss things in front of Tovy that might give hints about their schedule.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday March 21st, 2023 1:30:29 PM
"Well it sounds terrifying but if it came in peacefully maybe it could be negotiated with. Of course that did not work with the last terrifying creatures did it. One thing for sure, I am far less inclined to sneak in either on my own or with Mak given this news."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday March 21st, 2023 1:31:09 PM
"sorry, I have not read much about these creatures myself. I have studied many creatures from many planes, but this one most scholars agree is not real. so either they were all wrong and one did exist (and was captured by the House of Teeth), or what they really have is a fake or something that is similar in shape to a beholder. In any case, some more research would be a good step

Like Kiwina, Elyas doesn't want to discuss any further plans in from of their new 'friend', like making any mention of when the group was planning on breaking in or what they are expected to bring out.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday March 21st, 2023 2:19:43 PM
"I believe the goal was to see it and report back. As much as Wil would like to fight it, I believe we should try to avoid a fight." Wil contributes to the fare.
"Do we have what we need? Should we close up this meet and greet?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday March 21st, 2023 3:59:50 PM
Tsak gives Mak a raised eyebrow. The good news is that it's not a raised corpse of a defeated chromatic dragon. The bad news is they don't know what it is or what it can do.
Oh well, seems like time to head back to the Rose for a nap. Tomorrow there's the sage guild and the WLA to visit, then a b&e to plan and execute. Tsak smiles to himself. For a group of country bumkins he feels the petals are rapidly getting up to speed with the Dirt City way of life.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday March 21st, 2023 8:15:44 PM
Rolth also chips in his gold pieces to the cause, and thanks Tovy for the information. "Quite a nice shop you have here, too, by the way. Any special way you want us to leave, so as to avoid linking us back you if things go badly in the future? Sounds like these Teeth folk might not have much of a sense of humor about such things."

With that, Rolth is ready to retire for the evening as well, and tomorrow we can seek out the WLA chapterhouse and make some inquiries. No need to plan much more until that point.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday March 21st, 2023 8:22:39 PM
(OOC: I take it none of Ayotnom's knowledge rolls turned anything up?"

Ayotnom is surprised that his knowledge hasn't yielded any additional information

DM Jeremy
Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 12:38:28 PM

Mak is a little disappointed that he was wrong about an undead Grovas, and vaguely recalls hearing about beholders, though details allude him, and he asks which of his friends know about them, and how best to deal with them. He worries they may not have enough time to research them properly, and silently wonders if they need to kill it, or just tell Drola about it.

Kiwina doesn't think just saying, "We heard it was a beholder" is enough, as it could be an attempt to start a rumor to strengthen the House of Teeth's position. He wants to go to Tide territory in the morning, but doesn't want to discuss plans in front of Tovy.

Falco thinks a Beholder seems terrifying, but wonders if, unlike their past experience, this monster can be negotiated with. Knowing what he knows now, he isn't keen on the sneaking in solo bit.

Elyas apologizes for not knowing about beholders, and gives an explanation as to why. He believes some research is in order. He too doesn't wish to discuss plans in front of Tovy.

Wil suggests that their goal was to gain information and report back. He would like to fight the thing, but wonders if they have already achieved their goal. he asks if they have what they came for.

Tsak is glad that an undead dragon isn't their next opponent, but instead they have to deal with an unknown. He suggests heading back to the Rose and then doing some research in the AM. He is happy how they seem to adapting to city life.

Rolth chips in on Tovy's payment, and than asks the gnome if their is any way he would prefer they leave, so as not to draw House of Teeth attention to them. He doesn't think they need to worry about planning until after doing some research.

Ayotnom is surprised he has found something he knows next to nothing about. (Hugh, I'm sorry if it seems I ignored your knowledge rolls, but I did address them with the OoC disclaimer at the top of yesterdays post. I wrote that due to the extremely rare nature of such a beast, no one knows anything about beholders, with the exception of their appearance, but maybe they could get information at a WBL chapter house, or a Sages Guild library.)

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Tovy looks a little lost when the Petals start talking mission parameters, but doesn't seem to be surprised, and it is clear that he had an idea as to what you were here for from the beginning.

"What you do with the information a sold you is up to you, I'm just a businessman, and if your worried I may go to the Teeth, don't. The Teeth don't buy information, they take it by force. There is no profit to be gained, and I didn't get where I am today by giving stuff away for free.

Thank you master liontaur, I have worked hard to make my shop what it is today. If you will depart the way you came, that would be best, but first let me cover my lamp, so no light spews into the alley, possibly bringing unwanted attention."

With that he puts the cover over his magical lamp, and heads towards the door. after checking to make sure the coast is clear, he holds the door for you, and bids you a silent farewell.

What will our intrepid heroes do next. Will they head to the WBL in the AM, will they throw caution to the wind and just go for it tomorrow night, will they head over to the House of Daggers HQ and share what they have learned with Drola, or will they do something unexpected that completely throws their DM off, causing him to have a mental break down. Tune in tomorrow to find out. Same taur time, same taur channel.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 1:16:48 PM
"I say we wait till tomorrow," he says once they depart from Tovy. "WBL in the morning, try to get some information but I'm ready for some shadow activities. I would not object to just doing it tonight either."
"Isn't the plan that the distraction will go off tomorrow?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 1:19:10 PM
"Tomorrow makes more sense. A trip to the WBL then we use the distraction, sneaking about sounds like a terrible idea at this point."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 2:41:01 PM
"We should head back to the ship now, but I suppose a stopover at the Tide wouldn't hurt." Mak advised as he'd forgotten what the new name they'd painted on its side was but remembered the young woman he'd somehow managed to impress...what was her name? Think think think.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 3:26:54 PM
once they were gone, Elyas agrees with Wil and Falco.

"we already set up to have the distraction tomorrow night. this gives us enough time to do a little research and get ready using the day we have ahead of us, then we will go as planned ot the warehouse.

If they do have a real beholder in there, this might have gotten a bit more complicated. what can we bring back as proof that that's what the House of Teeth has in there? we're unlikely to be able to kill it quickly or quietly.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 6:14:55 PM
When people start talking while walking, Rolth quietly warns the Petals not to discuss this as we are in public. Once we get back to the Gilded Lily, he will weigh in, "Agreed, let's stick with tomorrow night. No idea what the WBL is, but how about we check with the WLA in the morning, drop by to give a quick report to the Tide, then maybe do some shopping based on what we learn. I'm still not sure how to handle the two guards. At first, the House was supposed to distract them, but then changed their story. As far as the fight inside being quick and quiet, well, it will probably be quick one way or another, and we'll have to hope that the distraction drowns out the fight."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 8:11:47 PM
Ayotnom says, "I wonder if a Beholder can teleport around or something. I mean they brought it in to help with their smuggling operation right? There has to be a reason why they'd import one."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=36 ;
Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 11:06:51 PM
(Perception=36)
Tsak, taking Rolth's advice, walks quietly back with the group.
He meanders a little bit, using head checks and reflections in shop windows to ensure that no-one is following them or taking an unusual interest in the group (Perception)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=26 ;
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 12:18:26 AM
Kiwina is happy with the plan that is shaping up -- research in the morning, return to the area tomorrow evening and wait for the distraction. He resumes looking for likely ambush points. (Perception = 26)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=26 ;
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 12:18:32 AM
Kiwina is happy with the plan that is shaping up -- research in the morning, return to the area tomorrow evening and wait for the distraction. He resumes looking for likely ambush points. (Perception = 26)

DM Jeremy
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 11:56:11 AM
Oops, total brain fart. every time I wrote WBL, I meant WLA. Not sure how I confused that in my head I guess abbreviations are harder than they look. LOL.

Wil is ready to hit the WLA tomorrow and get the job done tomorrow night. He wouldn't be opposed to hitting the warehouse now, but the distraction is tomorrow night.

Falco is ready for tomorrow as well. Hitting the WLA for research in the AM. He's not keen on the whole sneaking thing, now that they have an idea what they may face.

Mak is ready to head back to the ship, but is willing to stop back at the Tide. He can't remember what they changed their ships name to (What, you change the name of the Rose? How did I miss that, and what is her new name?) He tries to remember the name of the chick impressed by him. (I wasn't In the DM chair at the time, and Mark did that bit ad-lib, so instead of searching for it lets just say her name is Sarah.)

Elyas agrees that sticking to the original plan of tomorrow night seems wise, after researching in the AM. He is worried that a fight with a beholder may not be as quick and quiet as they would like.

Once back to the Gilded Lily, Rolth unintentionally reminds his DM that his DM is an idiot and is ready to hit the WLA in the AM. He isn't sure how to handle the two guards, as there seemed to be some confusion caused by the DM transfer (Sorry about that. Mark and I try to communicate so we can have seamless transfers, but sometimes things get missed. The module is written so as to go either way with the guards/distraction. He picked one route, and somehow I missed it and assumed he picked the other. once my post was made, I realized my mistake, but the damage was already done) He isn't worried about the fight being quick, but he hopes the distraction will deal with the noise.

Ayotnom wonders if Beholders can teleport stuff, as he wonders why they would bring it in to help with smuggling.

Tsak keeps his eyes peeled as he heads back to the ship.

Kiwina is so happy with the plan that is shaping up, he posted it twice. (Stupid repeating post issuies) He also keeps his eyes out for trouble

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Those with the skills can make a DC 15 Knowledge Engineering check Highlight to display spoiler: {You are pretty sure, based on your observations, that the thick stone walls of the warehouse would keep the sound of battle from reaching outside}

The way back to the ship is an uneventful one, which is a good thing, under the circumstances. After a good nights sleep the Petals head back to Tide Territory and head to the WLA chapter house. Upon entering the chapter house, you are greeted by an elderly, but still robust, dwarven gentleman. In a deep voice the dwarf says, "Ma names Bractor Steelbiter, what can I do for ye?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 12:37:50 PM
Falco is sure to grab a big breakfast before they head out, preferable something with eggs. He for one is not in a rush to start this particular mission. On the walk over he moves to someone who he knows is a WLA member.

"I should probably sign up, I never did since I was a member of the Star Mages Guild but I was also a wizard at that point."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 12:52:10 PM
Elyas goes with the others, not wanting to split up in this town.

at the Chapter House he speaks to the dwarf
Hello mr Steelbiter. We are looking to do some research on legendary and/or mythical creatures. Do you have some resources we could look at, or can you point us to somewhere we might find some good reading on the subject?

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=11 ;
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 1:48:14 PM
"Do we know a Steelbiter?" Wil asks himself out loud. (know. local: 11)
He stays relatively quiet - minus his normal behavior. Seems to be having a battle with himself and the voices in his head, but at least he is trying to keep it politely quiet.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 1:51:44 PM
Mak looked over at Falco sidewise and asked. "Them owl eggs? Don'y you think them hens might take offense, by the way, do you speak hen, chicken, or owl?"

After his bit of fun with Falco Mak equipped himself the same as the day before. He was still a bit flamboyant given his armor, items, and cape, but luckily he was nondescript looking unlike Rolth with his fancy cattoos and handsome looks or bat s&%$* crazy like Wil. In fact he took to walking a bit apart from the rest of the group. Today he carried but a handful of coin.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+4=12 ;
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 10:03:14 PM
Rolth flashes his WLA badge to Falco and says, "Hey Falco, I can teach you the secret handshake at the WLA! I think it will be a great thing for you to join. They've taught me all kinds of cool stuff." He will help Falco join once we get to the chapterhouse.

Once there, Rolth also follows up on Elyas' inquiries to Steelbiter. "That's right, in fact, were particularly interested in any credible information regarding Beholders. I know they are legendary and all, but am hoping for something a little more specific about their powers and abilities, if they are indeed real. Also, do you have any information or books about engineering?" With respect to the latter, Rolth racks his brain and studies any materials provided but does not seem to find what he is looking for.

(OOC: Sorry if my banter re the guards and the WBL seemed overly snarky, was going for humorous but may have missed the mark. Also, folks should remember that in the WLA chapterhouse, members can make skill checks with DCs above 10 even without a rank, so you can try the Engineering check here.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+1=16 ;
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 10:32:04 PM
(Knowledge check in the WLA = 16)

Kiwina, also a WLA member, helps with the research. But not until after he selects spells for the day. Which I still need to write out.

And to Rolth, "We won't be heard outside the warehouse even if we're pretty loud inside it. The walls are pretty thick."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=25 ;
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 11:45:44 PM
(Know: Engineering - 25)

Ayotnom says to the others when it makes sense, "Hey those thick walls will probably not transmit the sound of battle"

He also says, "Perhaps I too should join the WLA? I never signed up for a guild either and it would give me something to invest my gold in."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday March 24th, 2023 1:57:40 AM
Tsak takes the opportunity back at the boat to store most of his gold and reduce what he's carrying to 20gp.
He walks with the group to the WLA chapter house exchanging snarky comments with Mak, like does he speak moron, idiot or nincompoop? At the WLA he stays quietly in the background.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Friday March 24th, 2023 9:29:42 AM
"You should know. I'm fluent in all those. I can talk to you." Mak snarked back with a smile and friendly punch on the arm.

At the chapterhouse Mak perused the tomes there at random looking for ways to defeat heartseeded creatures.

DM Jeremy
Friday March 24th, 2023 11:07:52 AM

Falco has a big breakfast with eggs. He isn't in a rush to see this mission done, and considers joining the WLA.

Elyas asks Bractor where they may find a source on legendary creatures.

Wil wonders if he knows any Steelbiters. He vaguely recalls hearing about the Steelbiter family from his previous sojourn in Dirt City. He recalls that they are a respectable dwarven family, but doesn't know anything else.

Mak cracks a joke at Falco's expense, and tries to remain as discreet as possible.

Rolth tells Falco that joining the WLA would be a great, and offers to help. He narrows the field on Elyas's query, and asks about engineering.

Kiwina prepares his spells for the day, and helps with the research. He is able to ascertain that they won't be heard in a fight, while inside the warehouse.

Ayotnom also realizes the thick walls will deaden the sound, and he also considers joining the WLA.

Tsak cracks a joke at Mak's expense.

Mak throws the joke back at Tsak.

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At Elyas and Rolth's queries, Bractor strokes his beard for a moment, as though he was deep in thought. "Legendary creatures you say, and in particular beholders, now that is indeed an odd query. Crazy thing is I just finished reading a book about beholders. I find reading up on the strange, rare and unusual to be an interesting way to pass the time, now that my adventuring days are drawing to their end. I can't say for sure if they exist, but this here book has a painted illustration of one of them beasties."

Bractor thumbs through he pages until he finds the illustration and than says, "He we be", as he turns the book to show this picture. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHQBuM14Ne0okmrLPA4GoDk_HVnLtXH5XRy82gpiWHA/edit?usp=sharing

"Not the most attractive thing are they? Well, I don't know if it's true or not, but the author says he encountered one, and painted the image from first hand observation. The author does give a few details as to the beholders abilities, but he does add that he isn't sure if this is a complete list or not, as he and his comrades fled the scene, after engaging the creature, and apparently getting their backsides handed to them. He claims that they can fly, and always seem to be at least a foot or so off the ground. He also claims that each of its 10 eye stalks can create a specific magical ray. He gives a list of 5 the rays he personally encountered before tucking tail and running. The list of spell like abilities he experienced are Sleep, Fear, Telekinesis, Charm Person, and Charm Monster. He also adds that whenever the thing looked at them with it's big eye, their magic seemed to stop working. Now the author doesn't say it, but I would wager the thing would be difficult to sneak up on with all those eyes.

Now of course I say take this all with a grain of salt, as the authenticity is questionable, but I have to know why the interest in such an obscure creature?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday March 24th, 2023 11:33:05 AM
Sounds like quite the formidable creature! did the author say any more about where they encountered the thing? We heard rumor of a creature similar to this image seen by a local. We wanted to learn more about it and try to determine if it was possible that such a unique creature might actually exist

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Friday March 24th, 2023 12:19:55 PM
Kiwina adds to Elyas's explanation, "We don't often hear of things we thought were pure fable being in the area. From what you read, what sort of havoc could a creature like that wreak in this city?"

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire, Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday March 24th, 2023 1:19:13 PM
"Mak, I never learned such fowl communication as those." Falco chuckles pleased with himself. "Thank you Rolth, may as well kill two stones with one bird since were heading there."

Falco stands in silence for a moment when the Beholder is described as he is even less confident now then before they got information. "I am guessing the author did not mention any communication with the thing?"

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday March 24th, 2023 1:44:25 PM
"To fight this creature that would be a wonderful thing but is that our mission?" Wil says privately to the group.
"I think are mission is just to find and report. I imagine we may fight but only with the guards... not saying we may not get into a fight with the monster. If so... looks like its anti-magic. I wonder if I can summon a few archon to fire off some crossbows."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Friday March 24th, 2023 7:01:42 PM
"Well, that sounds...challenging. Did the author mention whether the eyestalks and big eye were able to beam all around, or tended to focus one way? Before they ran away, did they find any effective tactics for countering this ghastly thing? In any event, thank you for the information, that will be useful if we ever run into such a thing!"

Rolth will wait patiently while any of the Petals who wish to do so are inducted into the League, then suggest returning to the Lily (our dear Rose, temporarily in disguise) or somewhere else private to further plan. Once so returned to privacy, he wil inquire whether his fellows have any ideas for furthering our investigation. "To recap our task, we have been asked to find out what sort of creature they have in the warehouse, who the creature answers to, and what it might have to do with their smuggling operation, and report all that to Drola. If we can kill it, all the better, we're to bring back a piece to Drola. First we need to deal with the guards during the distraction. Can anyone paralyze or otherwise incapacitate them quickly? It seems preferable to having to fight them first. Then we can proceed inside to deal with the alleged beholder. That sounds pretty scary. Any thoughts on taking it on?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday March 25th, 2023 3:28:44 AM
I'm thinking spreading out and trying to get close to it are the best bets. Not knowing the inside layout of the warehouse kinda makes planning that a bit difficult.
It may be worth talking to Drola again and, considering the strength of the enemy, negotiating a bigger payment if we plan to take it on. Also we should report our suspicions to her as to what the creature is. That might not deserve payment, but she may be able to shed light on what the Teeth are using it for. That could illuminate more of its powers.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday March 26th, 2023 9:31:06 PM
Ayotnom says, "We have reason to believe we may be encountering one in the near future so we would like to learn what we can before we have to fight it, but all those beams do certainly explain some things."

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Monday March 27th, 2023 9:03:44 AM
"Under it would seem the best place to be if you were fighting it." Mak reasoned. "I guess it would take a little person though depending on how high it levitates."

DM Jeremy
Monday March 27th, 2023 11:26:09 AM

Elyas asks if the author says where he encountered the beholder, and shares with Steelbiter that they heard a rumor that a local spotted one, and they wanted to know if that was possible.

Kiwina adds to Elyas's explanation and asks what havoc could such a creature cause in the city.

Falco adds to Mak's pun and thanks Rolth for offering to help. he decides to kill two birds with one stone. He asks if it's possible to communicate with a beholder.

Wil asks his friends what their mission parameters are, and states that the beholder seems to have some anti-magic ability.

Rolth asks a few questions and thanks Bractor for his time. He waits for anyone who would like to join the WLA and than suggests they head back to the ship. He recaps the mission, and then asks if anyone can magically incapacitate the guards, and asks for the others thoughts.

Tsak offers some strategic advice, and then suggests they share what they have gleaned with Drola, and considers was to make a beholder encounter more advantages to them. Maybe Drola would know why they would bring on a beholder, and maybe that would add to their knowledge of the creatures powers.

Ayotnom shares a direct answer to Bractor's question.

Mak figures the safest place to attack would be from below, but it would take a very small individual to fit within a 1 foot space.

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Bractor whistles to his teeth when he hears that the Petals may be facing a beholder. "I know that beholders are consider fairy tale, but based on this author's writings, I see no reason not to believe the authenticity of his words. You see this book is a memoir of his adventures, and his description of all the other creatures he encountered are spot on, plus many of his encounters have been verified by the League. As far as communicating with such a beast is concerned, I would say it is likely as legend says they are highly intelligent. And as far as the eyes, well the author says the rays went in the direction the eye was looking. I would assume that the center eye's anti-magic beam would only fire in the direction the beholder is facing, however since the eye-stalks can literally look in any direction, I would assume the rays that come from them can fire in any direction as well."

What will our heroes do next?

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Monday March 27th, 2023 11:52:51 AM
That, old bean. Is not encouraging at all." Mak said as he crossed his arms in thought. "I suppose we should ready ourselves as best as possible before we encounter such a beast if it truly exists where we are headed."

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday March 27th, 2023 1:13:47 PM
"An intelligent being, imagine the ability to be-friend such a creature? Imprisonment of this type is so unnecessary. Maybe we should attempt to reason with it once we gain access to it?"
Wil says then begins to go into fits as some of the voices disagree with his current opinion.

"I'm in charge now!" he spits angrily. "Wil can have his opinion but I don't see him up here," he adds then steps away from the group.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Monday March 27th, 2023 2:35:10 PM
"Do the accounts in that tome indicate these creatures are amenable to conversation and negotiation?" Mak asked the WLA sage. Then to make his opinion clear. "This man is nuts and anything he says should be discounted out right. For all we know talking to this thing would be no more successful than talking to a dragon....we tried that remember...didn't work. These creatures have one choice when we confront them. They can run away. Somehow I'm thinking anything that agrees to work with that organization is going to have similar views and be uncooperative at best, and deadly at worst. If we don't want to engage it we should decide now because once we are faced with it our goal should be clear. Leave and report, or remove the creature as a threat to all good people."

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday March 27th, 2023 3:59:50 PM
to Bractor Elyas says
"who is the author of this piece? and is it recent enough that they might still be alive?

to the others once they are done asking their own questions, he asks
"would it make sense to return to our new friend/employer and give her what info we have? I don't know that i like our odds of killing the thing, and just telling her we saw it isn't much more to go on than the second-hand account we have of someone seeing it.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday March 27th, 2023 6:58:27 PM
Falco is quiet during this conversation. For the first time since joining up with the Petals at the Taurnament he feels his adventuring days could end quickly. Many battles have just come to them and that is kind of comforting. Even the dragons he had a place in his mind for but this, this has him scared.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday March 27th, 2023 7:05:21 PM
Tsak hasn't changed his mind, he thinks they should report to Drola, grab a nap, and have a look in the warehouse this evening. He nods at Mak's assessment of the creature's likely motivations and attitude towards peaceful negotiation, but is aware that Rolth will probably want to try to talk to it anyway.
Their course of action seems clear to him, he waits patiently for everyone else to catch up or come up with a better plan...

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday March 27th, 2023 7:53:43 PM
Kiwina asks if the report can clarify a couple of things. First, does the creature's anti-magic eye provide an area where its other eyes don't work? Attacking from the front might suit a skilled fighter if he didn't have to worry about the beams. And second, are magical effects restored after the anti-magic eye moves on?

Beyond that, he agrees with Tsak -- attack from all sides if they decide to attack.

"I think we have to assume this thing has allied itself with a house, not been captured by one. That means reasoning with it would be a bit more difficult, unless you can guess its price, Wil."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday March 27th, 2023 11:37:52 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well I guess it depends if the Beholder is where it is because it wants to be there or because it was coerced, coopted or threatened. If it is intelligent maybe we could resolve the situation without bloodshed if we helped it escape from where it is. I mean do we necessarily need to slay it or just ensure that some folks can't use its abilities for no good."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Monday March 27th, 2023 11:41:01 PM
Rolth agrees with talking to Drola, then making our move tonight, fanning out once we encounter the beholder. He is fine with being in front of it, but be happy to have some company. But we still haven’t solved how to get past the guards first. Any ideas?"

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 10:34:11 AM
"That distraction is supposed to draw them away, right?" Mak asked Rolth. "Maybe a suggestion when it starts that the guards should check on it just in case it spreads?"

DM Jeremy
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 10:41:54 AM

Mak isn't encouraged by Bractor's words. He suggests getting as ready as possible.

Wil considers the idea of befriending the beholder, and has a small argument with himself.

Mak asks Bractor if the author comments about a willingness to converse and negotiate. to his friends he suggests they should assume it probably won't want to negotiate, so it will have to either flee or die if they decide to engage it, and they need to decide now if they are going to.

Elyas asks for the name of the author and whether or not he may still be alive.Elyas wonders if they should report to Drola. He worries they won't be able to kill the beholder, but isn't sure a second hand report is enough for the House of Keys to go on, or if it fulfills their end of the bargain.

Falco is scared for the first time since joining the Petals.

Tsak's opinion hasn't changed, and he sees their course of action clearly.

Kiwina asks if the anti-magic eye beam cancels the eye-stalk beams pointing in that direction, and if the magic returns when it looks a different direction. He agrees with Tsak.

Ayotnom states that if the beholder is here against it's will maybe they can free it and in so doing avoid bloodshed. He asks if they need to slay it or just make sure it can't be used for nefarious purposes.

Rolth agrees with talking to Drola than making their move tonight. He agrees with the strategy of fanning out, and offers to make the frontal assault, though he would appreciate some company.

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Bractor answers the remaining questions, "The chaps name was Jonny B., and he wrote this memoir 50 years ago, which was after a productive adventuring career. He was human, so I would say it's safe to assume he is no longer with us. Jonny B. doesn't give many details about the anti-magic beam, but he does say it seemed to function like an anti-magic field, only it's a cone instead of a circle, so one can assume it only negates the magic while the magic is in the cone, and I would assume it it negates the eye-stalk rays as well, but that's just my opinion. I probably should mention that this encounter is in the first quarter of the book, and that the book is written chronologically. Hopefully that helps."

What's next for our intrepid heroes?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 11:06:40 AM
"Well lets hope that Jonny B Good with information, it being early in the book is a relief I guess."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 2:02:59 PM
Thank you very much for your help, sir Bractor. This has been most enlightening.

Elyas agrees with Mak, it is time to go talk with Drola next before things move forward tonight

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 3:23:26 PM
Wil laughs after Falco's pun from a dark corner somewhere in the room. He then continues to argue with himself till finally he is just quiet.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=28 ;
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 8:03:37 PM
(Perception=28)
Tsak notices Falco's concerned look, and can understand it. This Beholder thing sounds like a handful. Need to make sure the two guards are taken care of quickly and hope the distraction keeps the reinforcements away for long enough to deal with it.

Tsak keeps a weather eye out for lurkers and followers (Perception) on the way back to talk to Drola.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 9:19:28 PM
Kiwina is a bit concerned that they shouldn't have too much contact with Drola or her house, but only because they are distinctive and it might be noticed.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 11:10:51 PM
Ayotnom says, "Maybe we send some of our less memorable members to Drola or we have them go ingonito with a disguise or spell?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 11:27:18 PM
Rolth agrees with talking to Drola first, and is fine if we on;y want to send less conspicuous Petals to do that.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 8:39:07 AM
"Less conspicuous. Hmmm. We have a Lion Taur, Centaur, Minotaur, Talking Owl, Half-Orc, a mumbling crazy fool, nobleman, and a wizard. The most inconspicuous among us is the wizard with perhaps me being the next in line..but let's send in the fool." Mak said. "At least anyone watching won't be able to discern his true nature. By all that's green and flowery I don't think I know what his true motives are."

DM Jeremy
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 11:29:19 AM

Mak suggests a suggestion that the guards check in on the fire to make sure it doesn't spread. He is encouraged that Jonny B. survived and says they should go talk to Drola.

Falco hopes that Jonny B's intel is good. he is encouraged that his beholder encounter was earlier in Jonny B's career.

Elyas thanks Bractor for his time and agrees it's time to go speak with Drola.

Wil laughs at Falco's words, and than continues to argue with himself, until he goes quiet.

Tsak notices Falco's concern, figures they need to deal with the guards quickly. He keeps his eyes peeled as they head into House of Keys territory.

Kiwina is a bit concerned about visiting the House of Keys, as they tend to have a distinctive look.

Ayotnom suggests only sending Petals that don't stick out to speak with Drola.

Rolth agrees with going to Drola, and is fine with only sending the less conspicuous among them.

Mak breaks down who the least conspicuous among them is. He figures Elyas qualifies, and maybe himself, though he suggest sending Wil, as Wil's crazy tendencies are a mystery to most, Mak included.

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Bractor waves good bye to the Petals as they depart and goes back to whatever he was doing, and now the Petals are faced with a few choices. Do they travel to Keys territory as a group, in hopes of contacting Drola, do they send only the least conspicuous, in hopes of not drawing attention to themselves, do they say "to heck with it" and prepare for tonight's activities, or do they do something completely unexpected, causing their DM to have a nervous breakdown.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 11:57:36 AM
Falco agrees with talking to Drola but is unsure who should go, maybe Mak?

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 1:02:20 PM
Elyas offers to go with Mak, as he stands out less than some of the group and is used to keeping a mundane appearance. that way if something goes sideways the two of them have a better chance of escaping anything unexpected than just Mak on his own.

Though he can't shake a thought in the back of his mind that keeps saying do something unexpected... and something about a GM, whatever that means.

maybe we just open a hole in the side of the warehouse. and let the beholder go off and do whatever it is a beholder does... nah that would be crazy

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=14 ;
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 2:05:29 PM
Too bad Wil can't read thoughts but something struck him, an idea about letting the beholder out the side of a warehouse. :)
"All straightened out," Wil, the silly unpredictable one, says with a smile.

"Where were we? Are we splitting up the band? What do we do all day?"
Wil wonders if there are some things to do around the area. (Know local: 14)
"Maybe I will just go back to Wardd's temple for a few games?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 3:45:34 PM
I could go lunch and an amber ale while Mak and Elyas run errands says Tsak being totally consistent with what's expected of him...

The idea of travelling as a circus act handn't occured to Tsak when they were thinking about how to get around Dirt City undetected, but he sees now that it would be the perfect cover for the Petals.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 8:21:19 PM
Kiwina thinks that Elyas is capable of taking care of himself, and Wil knows the local culture. If the purpose of making contact is to arrange a chane of plans, perhaps they and Mak should go. But if the purpose of the contact is to give Drola information, they might be able to do so through an intermediary.

Actually, Tsak might fit in very well, too, but probably not Esmerelda.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 11:10:50 PM
Ayotnom asks, "Could we really pull off a traveling circus?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Thursday March 30th, 2023 12:47:15 AM
Rolth settles in on the Gilded Lily to await the return of the Petals going to see Drola. He will suggest that the others not wander off alone…

DM Jeremy
Thursday March 30th, 2023 10:47:47 AM

Falco agrees they should check in with Drola, but wonders who should go.

Mak is willing to go, if that is what everyone else wants, he suggests meeting up later, maybe at the ship.

Elyas offers to go with Mak, and suggest something he considers crazy.

Wil's attention is piqued when something crazy is suggested. He wonders what there might be to do, and considers heading to the Temple of Wardd.

Tsak wants to dine while Mak and Elyas are away. Maybe a traveling circus would make a good cover for them.

Kiwina thinks Elyas can take care of himself, and Wil knows the culture, but the reason for their going can determine if they need to go in person, or get someone to go for them. He thinks Tsak would also blend in, but maybe not his kitty.

Ayotnom asks if they could really pass as a circus.

Rolth gets comfortable as the others visit Drola. he suggests that the rest use the buddy system if they plan on heading anywhere.

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Kiwina remembers seeing a few half-orcs about Dirt City, so his assessment about Tsak maybe be accurate. Meanwhile, planning continues, with Mak and Elyas, possibly accompanied by Wil and Tsak put forward as likely candidates for the task at hand.

I'm not one to rush my players so I need to know for sure if you are splitting the party to send the less conspicuous of the bunch to go chat up Drola.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday March 30th, 2023 11:41:02 AM
Elyas is ready to go speak with Drola. He is definitely going with the group that goes to see her, and waits to see which of the other humanoid members of the party wish to go with him.

It sounds like Mak is planning on coming, but Wil and Tsak have been mentioned by others, so he waits for a moment to see if either one actually wants to come. it shouldn't take more than the two of them, but Elyas is not going to turn down anyone else that wants to come.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday March 30th, 2023 12:35:30 PM
Falco is happy to not go on this little trip as he assumes he is the only talking owl around. He would stick out and is happier with the big folks for this.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday March 30th, 2023 3:42:59 PM
Tsak sees the tactical advantages of staying put on the Lily, but there's a whole city to explore! He leaves Esmerelda aboard sleeping in the sun and heads off with Elyas, Mak and whoever else is up for a walk.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Thursday March 30th, 2023 3:54:43 PM
Mak was willing to go. It was going to be a briefing mostly. Before he left he summarized for the group what they would address.

"We bring Drola up to speed on the information we gathered, ask if she still needs us to confirm that information, and if we continue with the mission how does she want us to handle it if we are discovered."

Of course there waa the whole being there without permission and what would happen if people happened to die during that time period. Would they be held accountable? After all it would be them that was trespassing. There might be some legalities to navigate. He was certain Drola would have some direction to give them in that regard, but Mak wasn't too concerned about it since he likely wouldn't be bothered if evil creatures happened to stop breathing soon after he encountered them. (i.e. Mak isn't lawfuil)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday March 30th, 2023 4:20:52 PM
“I will go to,” Wil says. “I will be good, I promise. Maybe I can offer some directions to get there faster?”

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday March 30th, 2023 9:16:28 PM
Ayotnom says, "I don't think those of us that stick out like me should go."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday March 30th, 2023 10:50:34 PM
Kiwina plans to wait at the ship. He asks Ramsey his opinion of the port here.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Friday March 31st, 2023 12:22:56 AM
Rolth also waits aboard the ship, wishing the others well in their engagement with Drola.

DM Jeremy
Friday March 31st, 2023 4:10:34 AM

Elyas is ready to go just as soon as he learns if Wil and Tsak are going.

Falco is glad he isn't going as he will stick out.

Tsak decides to join the excursion to House of Keys territory.

Mak is also ready to go. He asks what he should say to Drola if she asks for more than just intel. he is fine with killing the beholder.

Wil decides to tag along, promising to behave, and offering directions.

Ayotnom doesn't feel he should go.

Kiwina plans to stay on the ship and asks Ramsey what his thoughts on Dirt City.

Rolth also stays behind wishing the away team well.

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Ramsey answers Kiwina, "The way they run the harbor here is very efficient, but still wouldn't want to live here. It's a little crowded for my taste."

Wil is able to lead the away team directly to House of Keys territory, and the trip is uneventful. However, they are only a block or two into Keys territory when they find themselves surrounded by 6 crossbowman. The leader says to them, "You 4 need to come with us!"

Wil, Mak, Tsak and Elyas make a DC15 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice the leader wink as he speaks."} If you make the perception check, please make a DC 15 sense motive check. Highlight to display spoiler: {You realize he is trying to keep from blowing your cover, if the wrong person may be watching. He also doesn't want people to think the House of Keys has anything to do with your actions.}

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+17=20 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+6=18 ;
Friday March 31st, 2023 10:08:26 AM
Mak raised his hands in the air. "Ok, easy now." he said. "Gentlemen, I think we should comply with these honorable men and do as they say." Mak finished as he added a little non verbal communication to indicate everything was ok. (Bluff, +6, Roll 18 - Secret Message)

OOC:
Perception +17, Roll 20
Sense Motive +10, Roll 28
Bluff +6, Roll 18 - Secret Message

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday March 31st, 2023 10:16:35 AM
Back on he ship Falco has calmed down about the Beholder. He realizes the Petals have a good track record and together they can work this out. To relax he climbs into the rigging and just watches the city for a bit.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=27 ; d20+12=20 ;
Friday March 31st, 2023 10:44:19 AM
Perception = 27
sense motive = 20

"I'm sorry sirs, we're new here. If we broke the law in some way it was likely a misunderstanding. I'm sure we can sort it all out in no time with your leadership. We will come without any trouble.

He emphasizes the last part to indicate to the others that they should not cause a scene.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=17 ; d20+10=17 ;
Friday March 31st, 2023 12:48:17 PM
Wil puts his hands up and says nothing. His crossbow, which I think he got back, is strapped to his back.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=29 ; d20+5=22 ;
Friday March 31st, 2023 11:42:15 PM
(Perception=29 pass, SenseMotive=22 pass)

Tsak opens his hands, palm forward and holds them away from his waist to show he's not holding a weapon and is compliant. He saw the wink and can guess what's happening, but it could also be a trap.

He'll follow along carefully and cautiously.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Saturday April 1st, 2023 11:57:43 AM
If Ramsey is worried about the place being crowded but hasn't found cause to worry about other things, then Kiwina is less inclined to fear for the ship and crew. There is a harbor authority, not a free-for-all like the city's reputation might suggest. (Of course, it may still be a corrupt one.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Sunday April 2nd, 2023 9:00:12 AM
Rolth is of like mind with Kiwina re the potential for threats in the harbor. He will offer to inscribe decorative tattoos on any Petal remaining onboard.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday April 2nd, 2023 11:41:00 PM
Ayotnom says, "Beholder? I hardly know her?" I'm practicing a joke

DM Jeremy
Monday April 3rd, 2023 11:02:12 AM

Mak, Wil, Tsak, and Elyas all get the subliminal message from the leader of the crossbowman.

Falco is able to chill a bit, now back on board the ship. He realizes the Petals have been in some tough situations in the past and have come out on top.

Kiwina is comforted a bit by Ramsey's assessment of the harbor, though he does realize that corruption can still be present.

Rolth shares Kiwina's views.

Ayotnom practices a joke.

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As the 3 taurs and beastfolk relax on board the ship, the 3 humans and half-orc find themselves being lead, at crossbow point, through House of Keys territory. Sure, they realize that it is all a bluff, for the sake of prying eyes. but being lead at crossbow point is always a little unnerving. I mean there is always a chance, however small, that one of the crossbowmen could accidentally fire his weapon. Their discomfort is for not it turns out as the crossbowmen lead the 4 Petals into a simple warehouse. Looking around, the 4 Petals see that the warehouse is loaded with a variety of trade goods ranging from the mundane to the exotic. DC 15 knowledge local Highlight to display spoiler: {You have heard that the House of Keys are one of the few houses that are on the up and up, here in dirt city, and you can assume that the goods here are legitimately gained.} Upon entering the warehouse, the crossbowmen drop their ruse and lower their weapons. They lead you to the rear of the warehouse where you find Drola expecting some goods, and reading a ship manifesto. "Everything seems to be in order, thank-you Flasor." she says to elf standing next to her. She hands the manifesto to the one she called Flasor, and than turns her attention to the approaching 4 Petals.

"You seem to have left half your crew behind. You risked blowing tonight's operation by coming here, but at least you left the members of your crew that stick out behind. I think we are still OK, but if you would have brought the remaining members of your crew, I feel we would have to call the whole thing off. That said, what brings you here?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday April 3rd, 2023 11:24:18 AM
After a bit he fishes out his sketch pad, looking at th weapons he use to design for a moment before looking back at the town. Slowly he starts to practice sketching buildings from his point of view.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday April 3rd, 2023 1:30:40 PM
"We are sorry to divert from the plan, but we have collected some new information. Elyas says to Drola, trying to get to the point quickly before she gets upset about the change in plans

'we met a source who told us that the House of Teeth agents were seen bringing the creature in to the warehouse. The creature they saw was an incredibly rare monster known as a Beholder, thought by many to be a myth.

The warehouse holding a Beholder makes things a bit more complicated. They are said to be very powerful magical creatures that would not be simple to take down in a fight. They are quite destructive and use magical elemental attacks, so a fight would likely grow into something quite large that would endanger the people around the warehouse (including the wonderful little chicken establishment, thank you for that recommendation by the way).

On the other hand, breaking in to just view the beholder and return news of it to you would likely be met with skepticism from you or your superiors as most people don't believe these creatures even exist.

So with that in mind we decided to meet with you first, to tell you what is in the warehouse and get your counsel on what the best way to proceed would be, as well as clarifying what exactly you would need us to do in order to help us with our previous request, knowing now what we will face in that warehouse.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+3=14 ; d20+13=28
Monday April 3rd, 2023 3:13:48 PM
"What my friend here is trying to say, is that it isn't thorny likely that we'll go unnoticed trying to spy on a creature with eleven eyes....and when it does spot us we will be the trespassers. We will also be forced most likely to protect ourselves, however should we prevail we've then broken into an establishment and then ended one or more lives of those inside. So, like you said our companions stand out a bit and it might get a little hot for us here. You tell us there's some evil business going down in that warehouse and we are your people, but we don't think it's going to be a quiet in and out, so we thought to get a little direction before bringing the authorities down around our ears."

OOC:
KS: Local +3, Roll 14
Diplomacy +13, Roll 28

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Monday April 3rd, 2023 5:41:18 PM
Rolth smiles to himself, imagining how things must be going for the negotiating team. Nothing to do but hope for the best at this point!

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday April 3rd, 2023 9:13:51 PM
Ayotnom starts practicing with his rapier while he waits for the others to get back

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday April 3rd, 2023 10:02:07 PM
Kiwina considers going for a swim. Probably not the best location for it, however.

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday April 3rd, 2023 10:19:00 PM
Wil is completely preoccupied by “other” things. Forgetting completely where he was while thinking about home. Mak mentioned evil and his ear perk up and he returns.
“What he said,” he blurts out.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 2:26:59 AM
Tsak is quite happy with Elyas' description of the predicament. And even Mak didn't stuff it up too much.
He stays quiet and alert at the back.

DM Jeremy
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 9:52:33 AM

Falco passes the time drawing.

Elyas shares with Drola what they have learned, and asks for her advice.

Mak clarifies their need for guidance, stating they are your peeps if you need some evil to go bye-bye.

Rolth is hoping his friends will be successful.

Ayotnom kills time practicing with his rapier.

Kiwina considers going for a swim, but decides the harbor may not be the best place for such an activity.

Wil gives his agreement to what Mak and Eyas have said.

Tsak is happy with the words his friends have spoken.

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Wil, Mak, Tsak, and Elyas:

"A beholder you say?" Drola says with a hint of skepticism in her voice. "I always heard the beholders were not but myth. Please forgive my skepticism, I'm sure you've done your due diligence, but a beholder? Are you sure your source isn't eating funny mushrooms?"

Drola's voice looses all skepticism, and turns dead serious, "If your source is right, however, and if the House of Teeth have somehow found and recruited such a creature, this is ill news for Dirt City. According to legend, beholders are cunning, powerful, and worst of all evil to their core. I have no idea what sort of nefarious plot the Teeth are planning, but if your source is accurate, Dirt City will suffer. I know our original bargain was for an exchange of information, but in light of what you have told me, I need to ask you to verify your source. What you have said brings a chill to my bones, and I hope your source is mistaken, but if true, I need to ask you to neutralize the threat, in what ever way you deem fit. As I said before, I can't risk open war, by moving against the Teeth, and to be honest, I'm not sure how well we would fare against a beholder. Normally I would ask the Tide to deal with the issue, but they are out of town, and gods only know when they will return, and who knows how much damage the Teeth will cause in the meanwhile. Can I count on your crew to get this job done?"

Rolth, Kiwina, Falco, and Ayotnom:

While looking out, you spy Tovy pacing the docks with a look of concern, or perhaps frustration, on his face.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 10:09:11 AM
Mak nodded. "Action isn't a weak point for us Drola, but we needed to know we'd have the backing of the house of keys should our information prove accurate. If there is no beholder we'll do the scouting as planned, but if we find a beholder within that warehouse we are all committed to ridding its evil from the Wold. You can count on us for that and a good song about it if I know my friend Rolth. So it's settled. We go in as planned with the distraction and investigate with the added permission to make a little noise should we find a beholder within."

"Unless you have any further instruction for us we should make our way back to our ship and inform the others."

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 10:53:13 AM
Elyas is a little slower to agree than Mak, but he knew this was the likely outcome.

"We will do what we can, but I do hope you appreciate the added risk that a fight with an evil magical creature brings to us. I do hope that we will earn the backing of your house by dealing with this for you, even though as my companion says we have no issue with bringing the fight to evil-doers."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=32 ;
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 1:42:50 PM
Falco scampers down from the rigging to gather the Petals on board.

"We have a visitor it seems. I can slip down and see what he wants unless you all want to go."

If the rest of the Petals don't want to cause attention Falco will slip down to find out what is going on. {Stealth: 32}

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=22 ;
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 2:59:53 PM
"Let's have ourselves a fight!" Wil says joyously.
"I think they all agree, right?" He asks himself and answers awkwardly.
"If this is truly evil then I have plenty of spells to help battle that," he adds proudly.

(Know: Local: 22)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 7:14:12 PM
Wil is completely preoccupied by “other” things. Forgetting completely where he was while thinking about home. Mak mentioned evil and his ear perk up and he returns.
“What he said,” he blurts out.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 8:18:33 PM
"Falco, why don’t you sneak over hidden in a small group of crewmen.. Bring Toby back here that we might chat with him in private, and not be too obvious."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 8:18:54 PM
Ayotnom says to Falco, "Go see what he wants. I'll stay on the Rose for now. I don't really think this place was constructed with Taurs in mind."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 11:35:54 PM
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's suggestion to involve the crew.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 11:55:00 PM
Yup, that went about how he thought it would.

Find the big bad, kill the big bad then I'll be your friend. Although there was a distinct lack of eye-lash batting and swooning. Huh, must be a halfling thing. Or Mak is off his game.

Tsak walks back with Mak, Elyas and the Grimly clan. He doesn't talk much, there'll be time for more planning aboard the Rose.

DM Jeremy
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 10:37:32 AM

Mak lets Drola know that they are in the evil destroying business, and they just wanted he blessing. He suggests heading back to the ship.

Elyas reminds Drola of the added risk, and hopes the House of Keys will be in their corner.

Falco spies Tovy and suggests he go on a stealth mission.

Wil is excited they get to fight the beholder, and he agrees with Mak.

Rolth suggests a mode to deliver Tovy to the Rose.

Ayotnom thinks Falco should go.

Kiwina agrees with Rolth's plan.

Tsak isn't surprised by the outcome of their conversation.

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Drola nods towards the Petals, "Of course you will have the friendship of the Keys. In truth it is already yours, for whatever good that may be for you. If you recall, our original bargain was an exchange of information, and that hasn't been altered, as the information you have given me hasn't been fully vetted. In the future you can call on the House of Keys, though I know not how we can be of future assistance to you, unless you relocate to Dirt City, and that would be foolish, as we already have one adventurer party that calls Dirt City home. Good luck."

Drola leads you to the exit and opens the door for you saying, "I apologize for my men's overreaction. It is but a case of mistaken identity. I hope there are no hard feelings." You realize that she said that for the benefit of prying eyes and ears.

As you approach the ship, you see some of the crew heading towards Tovy, who is pacing the docks.

Falco and the crew he is hiding within, hear Tovy muttering under his breath, "This is no good, I need that item, without it I'm screwed! I can't believe my ship is stuck in quarantine."

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 11:31:26 AM
Mak walked up beside Tovy just when his muttering ceased. "Why is the ship quarantined?" Mak asked carefully. "Also I see you are here, were you looking for us to help you get it off that ship and have you tried bribery? Sometimes it's just some paperwork that needs expediting. Also, I can't speak for all of my companions but should we be able to offer you aid, I'm thinking the soonest we'd be able to do anything would be tomorrow." To himself Mak thought they'd need to be someplace other than here soon. The absence of the Tide was bringing out all sorts of crazy.. and he thought most of it was them.

Mak noticed a couple of the other petals had arrived as he did. "What do you gentlemen think?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 12:35:23 PM
Elyas heads back with the others to regroup with the full team

"well, I guess we don't have a lot of choice then, we move forward tonight and plan on getting into a difficult fight. Hopefully we can end it quickly without bringing the whole House down on us

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 1:29:36 PM
Falco does his best to be inconspicuous and arrives at about the same time as Mak. With a sigh that his little game of hide and hide is over as he steps out to stand by the others who have returned.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 2:15:28 PM
"You have been honorable," Wil says kindly to Drola. "Thank you. We will attempt to complete the task just as honorably. I cannot wait to get into this."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+20=22 ;
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 4:51:25 PM
Rolth feigns patience as he waits for the conversation to be brought on board where it can be had more securely...

Bluff = 22

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 7:13:45 PM
The crew members, at least, should remember they were going to bring Tovy to the ship if he's willing, Kiwina thinks.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 10:21:13 PM
Ayotnom waits to either hear what Tovy told the others he wanted or for their new associate to be brought aboard the ship.

If Ayotnom hears about the ship impoundment he will asks, "What ship, what item, why was the ship impounded?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 11:53:59 PM
Tsak motions for the little group that has formed on the dock to move to the Rose, where there are no prying eyes or ears to their discussion.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+17=20 ;
Thursday April 6th, 2023 8:02:54 AM
Mak spotted Tsak waving furiously at him to come aboard. Yes. Right. Tovy old soul, perhaps this discussion should be had elsewhere and I do believe my lonely friend Tsak wants to have a word with you aboard our ship. Just this way." Mak said as he lead the gnome along by his elbow.

OOC:
Perception +17, Roll 20

DM Jeremy
Thursday April 6th, 2023 11:58:36 AM

Mak asks Tovy why his ship is in quarantine, and suggests bribery. He lets the Gnome they can't help today, but maybe tomorrow. He asks for his friends opinions.

Elyas resigns himself to the fact that they will have to move on the warehouse.

Falco steps out of hiding.

Wil tells Drola she has been honorable, and they will attempt to act likewise. He is excited to get the job done.

Rolth waits for Tovy and the others to return to the ship.

Kiwina figures at least the crew members would remember to bring Tovy on board.

Tsak attempts the daunting task of herding cats.

Mak realizes that the Rose is the place for conversation, thanks to Tsak.

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Tovy is quick to join the petals and crew onboard the Rose where he shares his story, "I apologize for being melodramatic, of course I was speaking to myself, and didn't realize I had an audience, nice ship by the way. It really isn't that big a deal in the greater scheme of things. You see I'm in love with a certain lass, and I was planning on proposing tomorrow night. I've planned this out for months, even ordering a ring from exotic parts, the southern continent no less, as I want to give my beloved something unique, a ring that only she has. As my merchant ship was scheduled to be heading to Plateau City, I commissioned the ring to be teleported there, via the teleportation circle there, and had the captain retrieve it for me. Things went fine, until the ship came in contact with pox. so far no one has developed any symptoms, thank the gods, but they still have 2 weeks of a 4 week quarantine left, and as such must remain at sea, and can't be boarded, or so the harbor master tells me, even though they arrived today. Besides the ring, the ship contains goods for my store, as well as a few special order items that now I'm going to have to tell the buyers they have to wait, and I'm not sure for how long, because if someone onboard the Blue Dolphin develops symptoms, the quarantine is extended to 4 weeks after the last crew member recovers, showing no symptoms, or gods forbid, they all perish. I can't even contemplate the latter as many onboard are friends, and have been working for me for years. I offered to pay a cleric to sail out to the ship and cast detect disease, but the harbor master says "Rules are rules", and when I asked if I could at least hire a cleric to board the Blue Dolphin to heal anyone who may get the pox, I was again rebutted. I get the feeling that the harbor master is one of those odd few who distrusts magic. Anyway, I guess I'll have to be patient and hope for the best. Thanks for your concern. By the way, you are truly a noble lot."

Ramsey hears Tovy's tale and says, "Sirs, While you are out and about tonight, I could secretly row out to this Blue Dolphin, retrieve the ring for your friend here, and even deliver a cleric to the ship if so desired. I have no fear of the pox, after all we have talented clerics that call this ship home."

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday April 6th, 2023 12:07:22 PM
Elyas comes back to the Rose to hear the end of the gnome's story.

"I don't know that you should risk bringing down the anger of the dockmaster by sneaking over, Ramsey. it is unfortunate, but not quite on the level of importance that means we should break the rules, at least in my opinion

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Thursday April 6th, 2023 12:37:11 PM
"Could they not place the ring in a floating object and throw it overboard for you to collect?" Mak said. If it hadn't been clear before it was coming to light that Mak wasn't the most law abiding member of the bunch.

OOC:
Neutral Good

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday April 6th, 2023 4:39:01 PM
Wil heads back to the Rose, assuming that's the plan.
"We have some preparation for tonight," he says.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday April 6th, 2023 7:51:41 PM
"Well I am a bit engaged and would need to prepare but I am sure any competent cleric could handle this. With where we are there would be a cost I am sure but the world isn't so ucvivilized that healing isn't an option."
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday April 6th, 2023 9:45:12 PM
Ayotnom says, "This is Dirt City right? I find it hard to believe that a harbor master would be such a stickler for the rules. Torvy, have you any enemies that may have bribed the Harbor Master to keep your ship away from port so it could potentially be victimized by pirates? I may be leaping to conclusions here but it just seems strange to me that a harbormaster in a place with a reputation such as this one is such a stickler for the rules and that he distrusts magic so when it is employed in many wondrous ways."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Thursday April 6th, 2023 10:27:57 PM
"Seems simple enough, we take a boat near aboard, have the other Captain bring the ring out on deck, the wizard mage hands it over, no boarding required. Easy peasy."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Thursday April 6th, 2023 11:27:15 PM
Kiwina is inclined to let Ramsey help, but wonders what Tovy thinks the harbormaster's reaction would be to items from a ship in quarantine making it to shore -- as well as whether he might look the other way for a fee.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday April 6th, 2023 11:55:57 PM
At Rolth's words Tsak is able to mostly suppress a shudder as the words 'how hard can it be, it's a million to 1, what could possibly go wrong' tramp through his brain.

Tovy, we'd love to help, and we will, tomorrow. Unfortunately we already have urgent business to attend to today and tonight. If your issue can wait until tomorrow I'm sure we can find a way to help you to secure the hand of this wondrous woman and start your journey of eternal bliss. But we need 24 hrs.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Friday April 7th, 2023 6:52:29 AM
"Seems simple enough, we take a boat near aboard, have the other Captain bring the ring out on deck, the wizard mage hands it over, no boarding required. Easy peasy."

DM Jeremy
Saturday April 8th, 2023 8:20:00 AM
Elyas feels for Tovy, but doesn't want to break the rules.

Mak has no problem helping retrieve the ring.

Wil claims they have some prep work to do.

Falco says he is a little busy but Tovy should have no problem finding a cleric for hire.

Ayotnom wonders why the harbor master is such a stickler for the rules, and asks if Tovy has any enemies.

Rolth suggests using mage hand to transfer the ring.

Kiwina is inclined to let Ramsey help Tovy, but wonders about the harbor masters reaction to transferring quarantined goods, and whether he can be paid to look the other way.

Tsak finds Rolth's words a little difficult to swallow, famous last words and all, however he is happy to help Tovy get the ring to give to his love, just not until tomorrow.

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Tovy scratches his head and looks wide eyed for a moment than says, "You don't think he would stoop so low do you? At one time I had competition at winning my lovely Rola's heart. Like me Krinton Greentop was smitten by the lovely Rola, but for reasons only the gods can understand, she chose me. No, though Krinton easily has the wealth to pull off such a bribe, I doubt he would act so wrongly, he has always been a stand up gnome."

His face returns to normal as Tovy says, "To be honest gents, I don't give half a flip about the normal cargo, even the special order items. The customers have waited this long, they can wait another couple of weeks. Even the ring is only for my personal happiness, and I can easily head to the jeweler's and pick up a nice ring to use as a stand in, until the quarantine is over, though your offer is greatly appreciated. That leaves only one thing, the cleric. I'm pretty sure my cousin Tanbor would be happy to sit on the Blue Dolphin for a couple of weeks, if I offered to pay him a decent salary to do so. He's a currently unemployed cleric of relatively decent quality, but how can I smuggle him onboard the Blue Dolphin? I know this may sound self serving, but your man's offer to row out to the Blue Dolphin would probably work, especially if I loaned Tanbor my Cape of the Montebank, so he can denominational door from the row boat the the deck of the Blue Dolphin. The ring could easily be lowered via a string of some sort, since your man will be their, and I will pay you handsomely for the service. These are men who I've known for years, heck if Rola says yes, I will probably ask Captain Victor to be my best man. The thought that they could all succumb to the pox, especially when it can so easily be circumvented, is overwhelming. The cover of darkness could easily hide such an operation, but I understand your reluctance, though I beg you to consider doing this."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Saturday April 8th, 2023 9:10:50 AM
"From my view if Ramsey wants to give it a go I am supportive. You are your own man Ramsey and brining healing to those in need is noble."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Saturday April 8th, 2023 1:12:18 PM
“What’s going on, my friends?” Wil says, assuming they make it back to the Rose.
“Anyone up for some cards?” He asks pulling out a crude deck of cards.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27
Saturday April 8th, 2023 1:20:37 PM
I agree, let's enact this plan to help Tovy via Ramsey, so we can be about our other business."

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Saturday April 8th, 2023 5:13:44 PM
“What’s going on, my friends?” Wil says, assuming they make it back to the Rose.
“Anyone up for some cards?” He asks pulling out a crude deck of cards.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday April 8th, 2023 6:32:37 PM
'Okay, good' thinks Tsak. Ramsay can take care of Tovy. We need to get rid of Tovy so we can plan our evening's break n enter n chaos n killin (probably). But we can't rush anything.
Hmm, maybe I'll just have a nap and it will all be sorted in a couple of hours.

Tsak and Esmerelda head to his hammock for a cat/orc nap. After this he'll be ready to plan the warehouse job...

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Saturday April 8th, 2023 7:43:55 PM
"Well, Ramsey, don't take too many chances. If you need it, use this for luck," Kiwina hands Ramsey the acorn that Maab gave him some time ago (equal to a hero point). "And if you don't, bring it back to me."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday April 10th, 2023 3:20:46 AM
Ayotnom says, "Do you want me to help row the boat out there Ramsey? I don't really have much else to do in this city designed for smaller folk."

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Monday April 10th, 2023 8:30:09 AM
Cape of the Montebank? Mak tugged at his own cape and wondered for a moment. Nahhh. Couldn't be, he hadn't let it leave his sight since he arrived. Otherwise if Ramsey wanted to help the man Mak had not problem, he just hoped the next rescue wouldn't be the defacto first mate of the Rose.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday April 10th, 2023 8:43:05 AM
Elyas still isn't crazy about the idea of breaking the quarantine, but he won't try to stop Ramsey if that's what the bramble taur wants to do.

DM Jeremy
Monday April 10th, 2023 10:08:44 AM

Falco is OK with Ramsey helping Tovy, as he is his own man, and he is favor of bringing healing to those who may need it.

Wil seems to be out of the loop, and asks if anyone wishes to play some cards.

Rolth also wants to let Ramsey help Tovy.

Tsak thinks helping Tovy is a good idea, and is glad Ramsey will be doing so. He decides to take a nap.

Kiwina tells Ramsey not to take too many chances, and borrows him his gift from Maab.

Ayotnom asks is Ramsey needs help rowing the boat.

Mak worries for a second that somehow Tovy gained possession of his Cape of the Montebank, but is reassured by the presence of his, which he never let out of his sight. he hopes they don't have to rescue Ramsey.

Elyas still isn't fond of breaking the quarantine, but won't stop Ramsey.

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"Thank you sirs," Ramsey says, "You guys are always preforming good deeds, now I can do my part. I appreciate the offer Ayotnom, but I believe you Petals will be busy else where when I am delivering this Tanbor to the Blue Dolphin, and retrieving Tovy's ring."

Tovy says, "Thank you sirs, your help is greatly appreciated. I will bring Tanbor here after dark, and then Ramsey here can deliver him when you feel the time is right.

At around 10:00, Tovy returns with a slightly rotund gnome with purple hair, whom Tovy introduces as his cousin Tanbor. He than thanks you and departs, leaving Tanbor with you.

As the time approaches, Ramsey lowers a rowboat, and he and Tanbor climb aboard. They take up the oars and soon hidden by the darkness.

As you arrive at the warehouse area, you see that it is a hub of activity, as Drola had said it would be. Workers are coming and going pushing hand carts or leading horse drawn wagons. some are laden with goods, others are empty and heading back for another load. As always there are 2 guards at the door of the stone warehouse. Everyone make a perception check.

DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: { The guards don't seem very expensively equipped.}
DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: { They appear to be low level thugs.}
DC 25:Highlight to display spoiler: { Your pretty sure overpowering them, whether by magic or physical means, would be easy.}

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+17=37 ;
Monday April 10th, 2023 10:46:42 AM
"I hope that ballyhoo will draw away most of these people." Mak said quietly as he turned back to the petals. "Those two don't look like they'll be much of a bother." he finished as he brought out his potion of invisibility and made ready to make a run for the doors when the time came.

As soon as the commotion started he'd use the potion.

OOC:
Perception +17, Roll 37
Readied Action: Potion of Invisibility.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=25 ; d20+21=39 ;
Monday April 10th, 2023 10:56:31 AM
{Perception: 25}

"Agreed Mak, we should be able to get in easy enough."

Falco plans to sneak in regardless of how the others approach as he would prefer not to be the target of any attacks personally. Living with the large folk he has worked to learn to use them as cover. {Stealth:39}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d20+13=26 ;
Monday April 10th, 2023 11:15:07 AM
(Perception: 26) (OOC: disregard the others... button issues)
"I have a crazy idea, I know untypical. I have been blessed by Wardd with Touch of Idiocy. The spell not a condition I currently have but anyways. I've been itching to use this on someone. What if we devise a plan to get close and I curse one of the guards with idiocy, which distracts them enough to slip inside?
I've got the ability to hide"

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2))
Monday April 10th, 2023 2:10:47 PM
"One thing. Since I plan to be invisible for at least part of this mission, I'll snap my fingers twice or knock on something like a crate if I'm coming up behind you unseen. Also to recap, if any of us see whatever it is and it's not an eleven eyed monstrosity our mission is to withdraw and report back. Clap twice. You hear that, you make your way to the exit regardless. We meet behind the chicken shack once we are all done."

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=20 ;
Monday April 10th, 2023 4:51:52 PM
Before getting too close, Elyas gives himself 'See Invisibility', just in case it is needed (lasts almost 2 hours)

perception = 20

"I don't think they would be much trouble, but we also don't have to fight them. let's go around the back of the warehouse, I will open us a door back there out of sight. with the distraction from our new friends, we should be able to go in and out without ever touching these poor fellows

[ooc: Elyas has Passwall prepared to open a passage through the back wall of the warehouse. we can just go in that way]

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=28 ;
Monday April 10th, 2023 7:44:56 PM
(Perception = 28)

Two guards who can't really handle trouble stationed outside the place means (to Kiwina, anyway) that they are there to sound an alarm for someone else. He agrees with Elyas that they should enter elsewhere.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d4+1=5 ;
Monday April 10th, 2023 8:17:50 PM
Rolth likes the Passwall plan, as it avoids having the guards even see us. We do kind of stand out. He was wondering when Elyas would pull a magic rabbit out of the hat, as it were. Just before we enter around back, Rolth will cast a Bless to buff the party, Mirror Image on himself, and Expeditious Retreat on himself as well. Five fake Rolth's shimmer into view!

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=28 ;
Monday April 10th, 2023 11:04:28 PM
Perception: 28

Ayotnom says, "I too can make someone invisible. Perhaps that would be the way to do it. These guards look fairly weak. If we can get the drop on them perhaps we can quickly take them out of commission and then move onto the next thing."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 9:31:24 AM
Tsak looks at Ayotnom I'll take some invisibility, ta bloke.

The idea of creating their own back door sounds good too. Tsak follows along with the Petals waiting for the plan to go swimmingly, which it will, right?

DM Jeremy
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 11:09:33 AM

Mak hoped the distraction works, as he prepares to drink a potion of invisibility. He notices the weakness of the guards.

Falco also notices the the guards are weak thugs, and plans to use stealth to enter the warehouse.

Wil suggests using a touch of idiocy.

Mak gives some instructions.

Elyas casts see invisibility on himself and suggests making a magical door in the rear of the warehouse. Elyas gets a hero point for coming up with a clever work around.

Kiwina figures the guards would only be good for sounding the alarm and like Elyas's idea.

Rolth likes Elyas's idea and prepares to cast some buffs.

Ayotnom offers invisibility to whoever wants it, and suggest they could easily overpower the guards.

Tsak asks Ayotnom for the offered invisibility. He too likes the magical rear door idea.

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The Petals have come up with a plan that should work. They are able to move towards the rear of the warehouse nonchalantly, and no one seems to notice them, though Falco and the taurs do gain a few second glances, as such individuals are rarely seen in Dirt City. The attention they draw is more the "I never thought I would see such a creature!" kind and less the "what are they doing here?!" kind. The petals are able to find an inconspicuous place to wait until the distraction begins.

On que all heck breaks loose, when the cry of "Fire" fills the air. It takes a moment or two for everyone to drop what they are doing and run towards the blaze, but soon the Petals find themselves alone in the rear of the warehouse. Elyas casts his spell, and an opening appears in the warehouse. Peering inside, you see that the place is dark, though everyone can make out the images of crates filled with stuff, lined up on shelves, which extend to the 25 ft ceiling. You see a dim light up ahead, and you estimate the light source to be about 75 ft from your location, though you can't make it out clearly, as there are shelves of good blocking your view.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+5=17 ; d20+14=32 ;
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 1:04:36 PM
Elyas opens the hole in the wall and waves the others in. His stealth is not great, but with his darkvision and ability to see invisible things he follows shorty behind whoever is sneaking in first.

Stealth = 17
Perception = 32

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (~100 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,BS,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+14+2d6(Evil)(15)x2 d20+17=36 ; d20+6=25
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 1:34:01 PM
As soon as Elyas started his spell Mak used the potion of invisibility and moved inside even as he found another potion in his pouch, darkvision. With the two potions in effect he looked around as he reached for a third.

Though Mak had no special training in moving quietly, he did have a measure of natural talent in that area.

OOC:
Perception +17, Roll 36
Stealth +6+20(Invis), Roll 45
**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Bless, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Invisibility 3 Minutes | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=24 ; d20+21=29 ;
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 1:46:28 PM
Falco cast Shield of Faith on himself before he steps though the hole, his eyes peeled as he as no trouble in a low light environment. {Perception: 24 | Stealth: 29}

_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith
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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=30 ;
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 5:30:14 PM
Wil is about to cast a summon spell when he thinks twice and searches for traps (Perception: 30)
He also casts Detect Magic to find magic traps.
"I'm hoping we don't trip anything before I cast this."

Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=29 ;
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 6:38:09 PM
Kiwina feels like it's been weeks since he prepared spells that morning. While Elyas casts his spell, Kiwina casts detect magic. Like Wil, he's then better prepared to check out what's on the other side of the wall.

(Perception = 29)

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire, Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+4=24 ; d20+17=32 ;
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 7:02:52 PM
Rolth (with his mirror images in place) prepares to step into the passwall once the magic detectors declare it safe-ish. He is looking and listening keenly, hoping to spot the foe inside quickly. He will move as stealthily as possible when the time comes.

He hopes that his ongoing Bless spell helps the party if a fight breaks out.

Stealth = 24
Perception = 32

Effect Tracking:
Expeditious Retreat 3/50r
Mirror Image 5 images 2/50r
Bless 1/40r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 1/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 1/3 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=35 ;
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 9:29:47 PM
Ayotnom casts Invisibility on Tsak.

He also takes a good look around.

(Perception: 35)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=36 ; d20+18=38 ;
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 10:45:07 AM
(Perception=36, Stealth=38)

Tsak looks thru where his hand should be, weird. But useful. He nods thanks to the caster, then realises the futility of the gesture.
He waits and follows the rest in, in last place.
With one hand on his sword and all his senses tingling he carefully and quietly makes his way along at the rear, regularly checking behind for people or signs of alarm.

DM Mark - Behold! d20=5 ;
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 4:17:47 PM
Elyas steps cautiously into the passage he has opened into the warehouse wall.
Mak drinks a potion and steps in invisibly.
Falco casts a spell on himself and enters.
Wil checks for traps, but his sharp eye finds none. He has not cast Detect Magic yet, but he can next round.
Kiwina casts Detect Magic, ready to use it once he enters.
Rolth waits for others to detect for magic.
Ayotnom casts Invisibility on Tsak.
Tsak waits for the others to enter, planning to go last.

Light spills in from the 5’x8’ passage Elyas magically opened, illuminating a short distance into the room. Debris is strewn about much of the floor. The ceiling is 40’ high.

There were two light sources - two torches sit in sconces flanking a door to your left, but these lights suddenly wink out, though their light had little effect in so great a room. About that time, Mak finds he is visible and Mak and Elyas can no longer see through this darkness.

Those outside peer into the dark doorway.

A deep, booming voice can be hear from the far end of the room. ”Well, well, well. What have we here? This is a new way to enter. You three are new to me, so tell me who you are and what you want? What house are you with today? And how the devil did you get in here?”

As it speaks, a few creatures float down from the ceiling. You can barely make them out in the light spilling in from outside. They looks like a pale, jellyfish-like creatures floating gently in the air, two long eyestalks extending from either side of its puckered mouth. They stop about 10’ off the floor.

The deep voice says something in a language you don’t understand, but the tone is commanding, maybe even threatening.

If you speak Aklo, Highlight to display spoiler: {The orb says, ”Now, now my pets. Hold your hunger. All in good time.”}

(Minor corrections - there are no stacks of boxes in here and the ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. The place has a pungent, slightly acrid smell. There are no other light sources in this room.)

Be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that.

Here is your map.

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:32AO/24/18T/--FF|CMD 33|Rapier|20/15/10/-/(H)|(,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6(18)x2)) d20+6=23 ; d20+25=38 ;
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 5:18:57 PM
Mak blanched. In the dark and with an anti magic eye likely trained right on him, he decided to start walking toward the voice as he reached into a pocket and withdrew a goblin seal. As he did so he wondered what a beholder would look like with a fish face. "We've come to pay our respects." Mak lied rather convincingly. "I have this gift for you in my hand, but it's magic doesn't seem to work at the moment."

In Mak's other hand he held his family rapier, now inert due to the same field that was preventing his potions from working. In his mind Mak planned to stay inside that field so as soon as he could see the beast he'd stay in front of that large central eye. His plan was to distract the creature, so he kept talking. In the meantime he strained to see the creature in the dark.

OOC:
Bluff +6, Roll 23.

Burning Hero Point to try and spot the creature in the darkness.
Perception +17+8=25, Roll 38.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Suppressed Magic Effect, Suppressed Magic Effect| DMs Anti-Magic Field | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 7:26:43 PM
On the other side of the doorway, and possibly visible to those within, Kiwina decides entering is his best choice. He moves in and breaks right, looking to see what he can with his low light vision. Finding encumbering terrain, he doesn't try to go far.

Effects:
Detect Magic
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire, Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=23 ;
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 8:05:39 PM
As Kiwana moves in Falco almost takes a step but decides to not to, instead he hides to the left of the door. (Can't open the map for some reason, think its on my end) {Stealth: 24}

_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 8:09:27 PM
Elyas is surprised by the loss of his magic, but keeps a brave face on it for now.

"we heard that there might be a creature held here that many believe to be extinct. or a myth. We wanted to see for ourselves if such a thing existed. And if you are that creature and being held against your will, we are the type of group that tends to help those stuck in bad situations!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+17=37 ;
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 8:49:04 PM
Rolth really likes the tack that Elyas is taking. Unless the acrid smell seems to be something flammable that will engulf the whole place, Rolth will quietly for once enter a rage (giving him darkvision) and squeeze in and to the left, and continue the conversation while he seeks out threats. "Yes, we hear that you are truly a wonder to behold. Why don't we meet eye to eye? As far as house, we need none, for we are sort of a roving house of our own, as it were. What house serves you?" Rolth hopes playing to this thing's ego will help out somehow.

Perception =37

Effect Tracking:
Expeditious Retreat (self) 4/50r
Mirror Image (self) 5 images 3/50r
Bless (on party) 2/40r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 1/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 1/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 1/3 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=27 ; d20+18=31 ;
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 11:31:24 PM
(Perception=27, Stealth=31)

Tsak moves in and to the left, standing in front of Falco, hoping he blocks the birdman from the sight of whatever's in there. He quietly draws his falchion and, behind his back, signals for Falco to continue left. Tsak plans to continue blocking for Falco and also protect him from attacks so the magician can use his powers to attack the nasty flying meatball.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=21 ;
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 11:57:46 PM
Ayotnom casts detect magic on himself and moves up to be able to see through the door and get his magic detecting cone pointed inside.

Effects: Invisibility on Tsak - 6 mins or until Tsak attacks
Detect magic (self) - 10 min or dismissed 60 foot magic detecting cone

Know Arcana - 20

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday April 13th, 2023 9:14:33 AM
Casting Detect Magic, Wil heads toward Kiwina waiting to warn anyone of pending traps.
(OOC: These jelly creatures, do they give off any light? Can we see them in the dark?)

Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

DM Mark - Behold!
Thursday April 13th, 2023 1:12:33 PM
Mak moves forward in the direction of the voice, offering a “gift” in one hand and his other on his weapon.
Kiwina moves in, finding the debris on the floor bothersome. His low light vision extends the light coming in from the passwall effect, but it cannot see whatever is speaking from the other end of the room.
Falco does his best to hide in the shadows.
Elyas compliments whatever is speaking, offering to help the creature if it is being held here.
Rolth follows suit, adding that the group is its own house.
Tsak moves in. His perception is good enough to see Falco where he is hiding, and he steps protectively in front of the little owlman.
Ayotnom steps forward a bit, but still outside and uses detect magic as he looks in the door. He detects magic, but does not know more yet.
Wil moves toward Kiwina and attempts to detect magic. He detects nothing, which is odd because he knows the centaur has plenty of magic on him in that direction.

Mak and Rolth and anyone making a Perception check DC 30: Highlight to display spoiler: {You know this creature is probably in AE-AF, 18-19 and that it’s about 20’ off the floor.}

Suddenly, the passwall disappears and the room is plunged into darkness. Rolth and Tsak alone are able to see 60’ with their darkvision (neither is based on magic,) but everyone else is blind in the darkness unless they can see by some non-magical means. Tsak and Rolth can see the one floating jelly-fish like creature floating in the air above Falco and Tsak. It seems to be looking at Tsak.

For Ayotnom, the passage Elyas opened simply vanishes and all he sees is a stone wall. He can sense there is still magic there on his side, but the effect is not there.

The voice again echos across the large room. Once again it growls something in Aklo.

Then continues in Common.

”Ahh, ha ha. You are your own house here in Dirt City! How intriguing. Do tell me then, what house that is and what business you have barging in here? As for what house I work with, well, if you don’t know what house controls this place by now you are rather bad at this.

“Liberate me? I would not be here if I did not wish to be. The great Volsuqelx would not be a prisoner. I provide … advice. So tell me, how will your house change this place so that I may roam the streets in peace? Perhaps I should ally with your house instead. What does your house do here in Dirt City. I mean, aside from running around liberating everyone. Mah ha-ha ha-ha ha-ha ha-ha. The House of Help, the newest house in Dirt City! Ha-ha ha-ha ha-ha ha-ha. Oh that’s good!

”If you bring a gift, little man, you may leave it and go. But leave through that doorway over there. And of course, go with my deepest gratitude.

“But if you mean to attack me, well, then this will be a short meeting for you.”

The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. The pungent, acrid stench remains, but not so much that you’re alarmed by any immediate threat the smell might pose.

Be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that.

Here is your map.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday April 13th, 2023 1:55:08 PM
Elyas can't see anything in the dark, and is feeling quite vulnerable without any magic working currently. He reaches out to find his companions, hoping that one of them can lead the way

"seems like we should probably take the offer to leave now, eh friends? Anyone have a torch? seems like maybe I should not rely quite so much on magic to see where I'm going, haha"

to the voice in the room he says "the great Volsuqelx eh? never heard of you. You go by any other names perhaps?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday April 13th, 2023 2:15:00 PM
Not so happy about the total darkness he find himself in Falco moves slightly further into the room moving one foot at a time. He stops when he finds the terrain more difficult.

_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:32AO/24/18T/--FF|CMD 33|Rapier|20/15/10/-/(H)|(,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6(18)x2)) d20+6=18 ;
Thursday April 13th, 2023 4:16:05 PM
Mak was certain that one of those eyes was causing this, so he pretended blindness. It wasn't such a reach for him because he was practically blind. (Using Mak's previous check of 38 to identify it's position). He reasoned that if his magic failing him was an effect of one of those eyes he'd make certain the creature couldn't look in two directions at once as he double moved near the far wall. As he passed beneath the creature he counted on his Darkvision potion to once more start working, or at the very least his friends being beyond it's effect as the beast focused on him.

"Here it is Mak held out the goblin seal in his hand as he placed it on the ground in front of him."

Mak was waiting for the creature to take it's eye off him. As soon as it did and he could see once more he grabbed the hem of his cape and vanished in a cloud of smoke. He hoped it would take a moment to find him again once his invisibility started functioning again.

OOC:
Cape of the Montebank - Dimension Door to AC22

Stealth +6+20, Roll 38

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+12=20 ; d20+11=17 ;
Thursday April 13th, 2023 5:21:30 PM
Wil has 'hide in plain sight' but that doesn't help him navigate. He sticks close to the wall and moves closer to Kiwina.
"So if you were here by choice," Wil says. "Then why will your captor's not allowed you to cast any magic? Sounds like someone more powerful than you is protecting themselves from you. Someone as confident as you pretend to be would not be trapped in this building.. by Wardd; Unless you were unlucky enough to get caught," he prods.
(Diplomacy: 17)

"How did you end up here and what are the House's plans for you? Are these floating 'gelatin pops' guards, oppressors? Are they preventing you from leaving?"

Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+20=30 ;
Thursday April 13th, 2023 7:47:11 PM
Rolth moves forward and into a clearer area, talking as he goes. "Volsuqelx, I should have known. Hard to believe that the House has the mighty Volsuqelx working for them rather than the other way around, but you do you. House of Help, I kinda like that, I must say. Probably need to get some sashes made, so people can tell us apart from the others. What colors do you think would go nicely with that?" With his mouth on autopilot, Rolth checks to see whether he is still affected by the antimagic eye--his mirror images should help him figure that out. He wonders why no one has lit a torch as Elyas suggested.

(ignore the die roll, I rolled before realizing that I can't use some skills while raging)

Effect Tracking:
Expeditious Retreat (self) 5/50r
Mirror Image (self) 5 images 4/50r
Bless (on party) 3/40r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 2/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 1/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 1/3 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+19=30 ;
Thursday April 13th, 2023 11:02:14 PM
(Perception = 30, 32 with magic)

Kiwina moves to the nearest wall, then along it. He ignores the floating jelly for now. As he moves, he tries to estimate whether the materials on the floor are flammable.

AC 22 (26 vs AoO) with magic or 18 (22 vs AoO) without
Effects:
Detect Magic
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire, Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday April 13th, 2023 11:34:12 PM
Ayotnom casts fly on himself, next round he'll use his arcane bonded rapier to recast invisibility on himself this time.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=32 ;
Friday April 14th, 2023 3:58:44 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=32 pass)

Tsak is a little flummoxed. He can hear that the thing is somewhere in the south-west part of the room. He can also see that Falco is stuck, and that there is a nasty little flying creature behind him. If he pushes Falco in front of him to protect him from the little nasty, then the big nasty might have a crack, and vice-versa if he keeps the bird man behind him. Decisions. As he walks roughly straight forward Tsak veers slightly, reaches out a long arm and drags Falco in behind him as best he can. He continues to move straight forward keeping the pair of them in the aisle between the junk that covers the floor to the left and right. Out the corner of his mouth he whispers to Falco Something nasty is floating along behind you, do you have a knife on you?

(OOC I moved Falco on the map to be behind Tsak - if Falco or the DM don't want that then apologies and move him back...)

DM Mark - Behold! d10=5 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+13=27 ; d100=66 ; d100=13 ; d100=65 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=20 ; d100=11 ; d100=1 ; d100=99 ; d100=54 ; d20+9=21 ; d100=5 ;
Friday April 14th, 2023 2:40:23 PM
Elyas reaches out in the darkness for his friends, trying to feel his way around. He suggests leaving and tells Volsuqelx he’s never heard of him, asking if he goes by another name.
Falco moves carefully into the room.
Mak makes a double move. At the end of his move, he finds that he can see again with his darkvision and is once again invisible. He puts down the Goblin Seal and tells Volsuqelx it is an offering. As he looks up, he can see a large, bulbous creature about 30’ up. It has a large central eye above a broad slash of a mouth, and he sees ten wriggling eyestocks that jerk around as they are constantly looking in different directions. In addition, he notices that Volsuqelx seems to be rapidly blinking in and out of sight as it floats above him. (He cannot activate his Cape of the Mountebank though because that requires a standard action and he already took a double move.)
Wil tries to move in the darkness (but where on the map?). As he does, he taunts the voice in the darkness, and asks about the other creatures here.
Rolth moves forward, pretending to know Volsuqelx. As he goes, he tries to determine if his magic is working again. Rolth can likewise see Volsuqelx floating in the air, though the creature is blinking in and out of existence.
Kiwina tries moving along the wall. He has no idea if the debris on the floor is flammable, but suspects it is not.
Tsak moves carefully forward, taking Falco in tow. He warns Falco of the floating jellyfish, and suggests that Falco arm himself.
Ayotnom casts Fly on himself, waiting to see if the Passwall effect will appear again.

A voice in the darkness says, ”Ahhh. A provocation. Excellent. Let us see where this goes. And certainly, lay down your arms at any time and perhaps we can continue our conversation.”

Volsuqelx barks something in Alklo.

The weird jellyfish-like creatures move fairly fast through the air. Three hover about 10’ off the floor near Kiwina, Rolth and Tsak, and squirt something awful and really stinky. Kiwina, Rolth and Tsak must each must make a DC 19 FORT save or be sickened.

The two near Wil and Elyas come in rather close. Up close, they must succeed on a ranged touch attack, which both do. Wil and Elyas must each make a DC 19 FORT save or be nauseated by this up close attack.

One also sprays where it thought Mak might be, but misses.

Then Volsuqelx laughs a loud booming laugh as it moves. Mak can see that it has closed it’s central eye, and when it does so the antimagic effect goes away. The passwall is again open, allowing some light into the room (equivalent to torch light.)

Those that can see notice he seems to blink in and out of existence. Beams shoot out from it’s eyestalks.

One beam hits Rolth - Make a DC 20 Will save or be Charmed as Charm Person.
One beam misses Rolth.
One beam hits Kiwina - Make a DC 20 Will save or be asleep.
One beam misses Kiwina.
One beam misses Tsak.
One beam hits Tsak - Make a DC 20 Fort Save or be turned to stone.

Volsuqelx is blinking. Physical attacks and spells miss him 50% of the time.

Lighting is tricky, so let me clarify. Anything highlighted in yellow is a lightsource, both those Continual Flame torches and the open Passwall are providing 20’ of normal light, and another 20’ of dim light. Double that if you have low-light vision. Remember that counting squares means every diagonal direction count as 1.5 square. Right now, Volsuqelx is in normal darkness.

Dim Light: In an area of dim light, a character can see somewhat. Creatures within this area have concealment (20% miss chance in combat) from those without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness.
Darkness: In areas of darkness, creatures without darkvision are effectively blinded.
Characters with darkvision can see lit areas normally as well as dark areas within 60 feet. A creature can’t hide within 60 feet of a character with darkvision unless it is invisible or has cover.

The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. The pungent, acrid stench remains, but not so much that you’re alarmed by any immediate threat the smell might pose.

When you post, be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that. I cannot take into account effects that I don’t see listed.

Here is your map.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+10=16 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=16 ; 10d6=41 ;
Friday April 14th, 2023 3:33:40 PM
Elyas has to fight hard against the stench and almost loses it
[fort save = 16, reroll with hero point to a 24, pass]

Elyas moves to the side and attempts to Dispel Magic on the beholder to remove the blink effect
[caster check = 24. ignore the second roll, I double clicked..]

he then uses his Quicken metamagic rod to fire a lightning bolt across the two floating things to his north
[reflex save for half damage, DC 22, damage = 41

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 1/2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (110 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,BS,MS)**|1d8+17(MS)(20)x3))
Friday April 14th, 2023 3:35:06 PM
Mak rapier vanished from his hand as it returned to his glove of storing even as he reached into his pack and withdrew his bow, followed a moment later by his quiver. With both items in place he checked the room to see if a location with cover was available to him.

OOC:
Store Sword, Free Action
Retrieve Bow, Move Action
Retrieve Quiver, Move Action

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Bless, Many Shot| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Invisibility 2.7 Minutes | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-30 Feet |

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=21 ; d20+11=21 ;
Friday April 14th, 2023 5:50:32 PM
Fort save vs stink = 21, 22 if magic works
Will save vs sleep = 21, 22 if magic works

Kiwina allows his detect magic to lapse. He draws his short sword as he moves along the wall, picking his way through the debris and going under the floating jelly, to a new position. There he casts light on the sword.

AC 22 (26 vs AoO) with magic or 18 (22 vs AoO) without
Effects:
light
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire, Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened d20+12=16 ; d20+13=14 ; d8-1=3 ;
Friday April 14th, 2023 9:58:34 PM
(FortSave=16 Fail, Attack=14, Dmg=3)

Tsak's stomach flip-flops and bile rises into his mouth where he spits it out. What the heck was that? Disgusting. He continues to move forward hoping to glimpse the big nasty. Realising the assailants are out of melee range due to floating he draws his crossbow, loads a bolt and fires at the jelly thing that spat the foul goo at him. His nose and eyes are both streaming by that point so its not his best shot.

(OOC attacking the f in the blue square AQ17)

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+14=32 ; d20+13=22 ;
Friday April 14th, 2023 11:22:36 PM
Fort Check: 32
“What was that? Who does that, come on.”
Assuming Wil is able to see the doorway open back up. He assumes magic is good again and casts Wind Wall between himself and the floating creature.
(Ooc: I’m on my phone, can’t get to the map but Wil is moving in 10 ft increments toward Kiwina.)
Perception: 22

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday April 14th, 2023 11:25:48 PM
(Correction; He casts Wind wall at (f) AY12 and moves nowhere this turn.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+12=16 ;
Saturday April 15th, 2023 9:16:03 AM
Falco is thrilled with being guided a bit in the total darkness. He continues to move now that Kiwina's tourch gives him just enough to work with. Just making out the shape of Volsuqelx Falco tries to cast a spell to blind the central eye. {Blindness/Deafness DC18 | Spell Resistance: 16}

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Bless / Shield Of Faith
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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+14=27 ; d6=6 ;
Saturday April 15th, 2023 2:51:12 PM
Angry Rolth shrugs off the noxious odor from the jellyfish thing. (FORT save = 27)

When the Charm ray comes his way, it instead finds one of his mirror images, which is destroyed, leaving him with four more. (d6 = 6 = image #5, Using my usual method of rolling an appropriate-sized die, with '1' being Rolth and others being an image.)

He then begins singing a war song to boost his allies.

(Inspire Courage, +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls, +2 morale bonus on charm and fear saves. Note that this stacks with his Bless spell's +1 morale bonus on attack rolls, but not its morale bonus saving throws against fear effects for the party)

He takes a 5' step toward the top of the map as well, while wishing that he could fly.

Effect Tracking:
Inspire Courage (on party and self) +2
Expeditious Retreat (self) 6/50r
Mirror Image (self) 4 images 5/50r
Bless (on party) 4/40r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 1/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 1/3 used

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Saturday April 15th, 2023 3:59:29 PM
(Correction; He casts Wind wall at (f) AY12 and moves nowhere this turn.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday April 16th, 2023 11:53:56 PM
Ayotnom uses his arcane bonded rapier to recast Invisibility on himself this time. He then invisibly flies up and over the nearby building to where he can see the door to the warehouse and starts to move towards the door.

Active Effects:
Mage Armor: +4 to AC
Fly: 60 foot fly speed
Invisible: is invisible

DM Mark - Behold! d100=9 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+14=31 ; d4=2 ; d20+13=28 ; d6=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+14=25 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d100=73 ; d100=18 ; d100=55 ; d100=28 ; d100=13 ; d100=29 ; d100=18 ; d100=23 ; d100=67 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=13 ; d3=3 ;
Monday April 17th, 2023 4:12:09 AM
Kiwina moves and casts Light on his sword.
Elyas struggles heroically to resist the stench, and calling on his reserves he is able to do so. Fortunately, Kiwina created some light so now he can see the beholder enough to cast Dispel Magic to end the Blink effect. But even though his ability to see invisibility improves his odds, his spell is cast just as the Beholder blinks out, and Dispel Magic has no effect (only a 20% miss chance instead of 50%, but still only rolled 9.) Undeterred, Elyas moves and whips around to fire a lightning bolt, catching two of the jelly creatures. Both creatures fail their saves, taking 41 points of damage.
Mak has planned for this. Instantly, his sword vanishes, and he is able to pull both his bow and quiver from his haversack.
Tsak is affected by the creature’s spray. The stench sickens him
Wil resists the stench effects and casts a Wind Wall to affect the jellyfish-like creature that attacked him. (I know it was meant to be at square AY 12, so I placed it on the map. Let me know if this was wrong.)
Falco casts Blindness on the beholder, but the creature makes its save. (Which is fortunate so I didn’t have to consider what it means to blind a beholder.)
Rolth looses one image from the jelly’s spray (individual targeted effect) and a second image from the Charming ray. He sings to bolster his friend’s efforts.
Ayotnom flies away from the opening in the wall and moves toward the front door of the warehouse. ( I moved him around the building to approximate flying over it, so he may assume he is above the building if he wants.)

Elyas movement provokes an attack from the jellyfish-like creature. It hits him, injecting him with something that burns for 2 points of damage, and seems to continue to burn under his skin.

The jellys that were hit by Elyas’ lightning withdraw.

The other jelly’s move in for an attack.
Jelly f3 attacks Tsak and stings him for 1 point of damage.
Jelly f4 attacks Rolth and though it’s a near miss (17) it still removes a third image.
Jelly f5 attacks Kiwina and misses.
Jelly f6 attacks where it thinks Mak is and misses.

The beholder growls something threatening in Auran. Then he moves a bit as he roars with laughter. He is 20’ off the floor. ”Wa ha ha ha. Methinks the House of Help may need some help. Let us see.”

One beam hits Mak - Make a DC 20 Will save or be Charmed as Charm Person.
One beam hits Mak - Make a DC 20 Will save or be asleep.
One beam hits Kiwina - Make a DC 20 Fort save or be turned to stone.
One beam hits Kiwina - Make a DC 20 Will save or flee in fear.
One beam hits one of Rolth’s images, removing a fourth image.
One beam misses Falco.

You do notice that his blinking has a 20% chance of causing an eye ray to not fire. His large eye remains shut.

Elyas - stung (not sickened or nauseated though)
Tsak - Sickened and also stung
Sickened creatures take a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Floating Jelly 1 (3) - AC 28 - Dam 41
Floating Jelly 2 (4) - AC 28 - Dam 41
Floating Jelly 3 (3) -
Floating Jelly 4 (2) -
Floating Jelly 5 (3) -
Floating Jelly 6 -

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Lighting is tricky, so let me clarify. Anything highlighted in yellow is a lightsource, both those Continual Flame torches and the open Passwall are providing 20’ of normal light, and another 20’ of dim light. Double that if you have low-light vision. Remember that counting squares means every diagonal direction counts as 1.5 square.

Dim Light: In an area of dim light, a character can see somewhat. Creatures within this area have concealment (20% miss chance in combat) from those without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness.
Darkness: In areas of darkness, creatures without darkvision are effectively blinded.
Characters with darkvision can see lit areas normally as well as dark areas within 60 feet. A creature can’t hide within 60 feet of a character with darkvision unless it is invisible or has cover.

The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. You now know the pungent, acrid stench is from these jellyfish-like creatures.

When you post, be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that. I cannot take into account effects that I don’t see listed.

Here is your map.

DM Mark - Behold!
Monday April 17th, 2023 4:20:20 AM
Oops. My bad. Forgot Mak is invisible, so skip those attacks.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+12=16 ;
Monday April 17th, 2023 9:45:24 AM
{re blinding a Beholder. Only one eye is blinded so they lose the effect of that eye.}

Falco moves further into the room and again focuses on the large shut eye in an attempt to again blind it. {DC 18 vs Blindness} "This would be so much better if you couldn't see!"

_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday April 17th, 2023 9:47:07 AM
Elyas is frustrated that his dispel passed through the spece where the Beholder was. Unfortunately he doesn't have another one prepared, so now they just have to deal with it.

He sees Rolth close in on the thing but unable to reach, so he rushes over to assist. He steps through space, appearing right beside his Taur companion. (dimension steps, 270 feet remain), then uses the quicken rod again to cast Fly on Rolth

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 1/2X lightning bolt, Haste, 1/2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod ⅓ uses, dimensional steps (270/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (110 minutes)

On Party
Fly - Rolth (12 minutes)
Summon

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/16+1 CLB|19/14/9/19(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,BS,MS)**|1d8+19(MS)(20)x3)) d20+19=23 ; d20+19=26 ; d100=71 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+19=21 ; d8+19=26 ; d100=55 ;
Monday April 17th, 2023 10:31:51 AM
Mak took a step back and brought his bow up to point at the floating behemoth above him and took a long silent breath. This next bit was going to be tricky and make him a target, so with two arrows loaded on the string he pulled and released.

Visible once more, Mak's first two arrows went zipping by the beholder and struck the ceiling of the warehouse. "By Ga'al's sap filled veins." he cursed as he loaded another arrow before the evil creature could react. His second arrow rocketed upwards and Mak thought it hit, but just so, so he wasn't confident he'd harmed it much. The third arrow clearly missed the creature, whether it was due to the blinking or Mak's haste in getting the arrows away was unknown. Mak fumbled a little getting the last arrow nocked, but when he released it he smiled. Unless that floating monstrosity blinked away he had it dead to rights. Less than a second later he saw the arrow bury itself deep in the fleshy globe.

Mak steeled himself as he knew that he'd now be considered a threat.

OOC:
Mak - Beholder, Roll 23, 26, 20, 29, .Miss, Hit(50% Miss, Roll 71), Miss, Threat(50% Miss, Roll 55). Damage 21 + 26 = 47 hp

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Many Shot| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-30 Feet |

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday April 17th, 2023 3:54:20 PM
(OOC: being honest, just noticed Wind Wall requires some extra items, I need to acquire. sorry I missed them.)
Wil is barely able to make out anything. He knows the Wind Wall is on his right and Volsuqelx is ahead of him. I imagine there is enough light to make out its position. He summons a lantern archon (Shadow) and asks her to light something ahead with continual flame. Wil waits till the Archon appears to begin moving forward using her as an obstruction. Both Wil and the archon stay by the wall but far enough away to avoid it.

Shadow Archon: Rd

Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=22 ; d20+12=25 ; d100=90 ;
Monday April 17th, 2023 8:12:41 PM
Fort Save = 22, will save = 25

Kiwina manages to avoid the rays the creature sends his way, for now at least. He responds by casting a spell at the beholder area -- faerie fire. (Miss percentage = 90, success)

Kiwina then moves to the opposite side of the beholder from Rolth, preparing a trident as he moves so that he has two weapons now.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 9; CMD: 25 d100=19 ; d100=98 ; d100=20 ; d100=32 ; d100=72 ; d100=81 ; d100=33 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+20=30 ; d8=4 ; 2d6=2 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=9 ;
Monday April 17th, 2023 8:16:03 PM

"Thanks, Elyas!" Rolth makes a flying liontaur charge up against the bottom of the beholder, continuing to sing his inspiring song as he goes.

Miss roll = 19,+1 Holy Morning star to hit +23 = miss, damage 1d8+13+2d6 =
Miss roll = 98,+1 Holy Morning star iterative to hit +18 = 24, damage 1d8+13+2d6 = 19
Miss roll = 20,(magic) Paw 1 to hit +20 = miss, damage 1d4+5 = B,S
Miss roll = 32,(magic) Paw 2 to hit +20 = miss, damage 1d4+5 = B,S
Miss roll = 72,(magic) Bite to hit +20 = 21, damage 1d4+5 = 9 B,P,S
Miss roll = 81,(magic) Rake 1 to hit +20 = 30, damage 1d4+9 = 9 B,S
Miss roll = 33,(magic) Rake 2 to hit +20 = miss, damage 1d4+9 = B,S

Effect Tracking:
Fly (from Elyas)
Expeditious Retreat (self) 7/50r
Mirror Image (self) 1 image 6/50r
Bless (on party) 5/40r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 4/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 1/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 1/3 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Monday April 17th, 2023 8:28:04 PM

AC 22 (26 vs AoO) with magic or 18 (22 vs AoO) without
Effects:
light
Faerie fire on Volsuqelx
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, (used), Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday April 17th, 2023 9:46:53 PM
(OOC: I'm confused. Is not there a back door that goes directly to the warehouse and avoids the guards? I was trying for that door. The way the map looks it looks like there are guards which lead to an alley where the entrance to the warehouse is or is that a corridor inside the warehouse?)

Ayotnom doesn't know what to do. He'll never get to help his friends fighting the beholder if he has to deal with the guards outside. He thought he could bypass them by heading to the door leading directly into the warehouse. If there isn't any other way to get in he'll continue moving that way, but he doesn't really see how he'll ever join the ongoing fight.

DM Mark - Behold! d100=45 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+14=25 ; d4=2 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+14=29 ; d4=1 ; d100=68 ; d100=95 ; d100=15 ; d100=52 ; d100=80 ; d100=81 ; d100=49 ; d100=46 ; d100=95 ; d100=32 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=21 ; 26d6=80 ; 5d6=23 ; d20+9=23 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; 3d6+13=22 ; d4=1 ;
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 2:39:36 AM
Falco moves up and casts Blindness again on the beholder. This time the beholder blinks out just as his spell is cast. (50% miss chance on targeted spells, rolled 47.)
Elyas teleports to Rolth and casts Fly on the liontaur.
Mak shoots several arrows, but only one hits (AC 29) for 26 points of damage.
Wil begins summoning a shadowy Lantern Archon. (Casting Time 1 Round, so he did not move and the Lantern Archon will not be there until the start of his next turn.)
Kiwina casts Faerie Fire on the beholder, limning the creature in a pale glow.
Rolth leaps into the air to charge the beholder. He is a flurry of attacks, but only one attack hits for 9 damage. (AC 29.) (Also, if Roth is choosing to hover in the air so he can attack the beholder, he will need to succeed on a DC 15 fly check, right? Did I miss something? If you fail the hover check you have to move.)
Ayotnom is desperate to join his friends. He realizes that the passwall was actually open. (Sorry if the map or the DM posts were confusing. I tried to be clear about this in my posts, and I added some notes to the map. Feel free to assume Ayotnomm was back to the passwall area and come in from there if you wish. Or go deal with the guards if you wish instead. It’s all good.)

Elyas and Tsak each take 3 more points of damage from the stings they suffered.

The jelly’s attack.
Jelly f1 moves toward Tsak.
Jelly f2 moves toward Wil.
Jelly f3 moves 5’ to attack Elyas, stinging him for 2 points of damage.
Jelly f4 attacks Rolth, stinging him for 1 point of damage.
Jelly f5 moves up to attack Rolth, but it only succeeds in getting rid of his last image.
Jelly f6 comes close to Mak and sprays him (hits touch AC 25). Mak must make a DC 19 Fort save or become nauseated for 5 rounds; otherwise, he is sickened for 5 rounds.

The beholder moves 5’. He’s not as talkative now.
One beam hits Kiwina - Make a DC 20 Will save or be Charmed as Charm Person.
One beam hits Kiwina - Make a DC 20 Will save or be asleep.
One beam hits Elyas - Make a DC 20 Fort save or be turned to stone.
One beam hits Mak - Make a DC 20 Fort save or be disintegrated for 80 points of damage, or 23 if he succeeds.
One beam misses Mak.
One beam misses Falco.
One beam hits Falco - Make a DC 20 Will save or be hurtled up against the ceiling for 4 points of damage, and then fall 40’ for an additional 13 damage.
One beam hits Rolth - Make a DC 20 Will save or be affected by a personal Slow spell.
One beam hits Rolth - Make a DC 20 Fort save or take 130 points of damage, or 22 if he succeeds as per Finger of Death.

Status:
Elyas - stung (not sickened)
Rolth - stung (not sickened)
Tsak - Sickened (2/5 rounds, -2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws,
skill checks, and ability checks.)

Beholder - AC 29 - Dam 26+9
Floating Jelly 1 (2) - AC 28 - Dam 41
Floating Jelly 2 (3) - AC 28 - Dam 41
Floating Jelly 3 (2) - AC 28 -
Floating Jelly 4 (1) - AC 28 -
Floating Jelly 5 (2) - AC 28 -
Floating Jelly 6 (1) - AC 28 -

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Lighting is tricky, so let me clarify. Anything highlighted in yellow is a lightsource, both those Continual Flame torches and the open Passwall are providing 20’ of normal light, and another 20’ of dim light. Double that if you have low-light vision. Remember that counting squares means every diagonal direction counts as 1.5 square.

Dim Light: In an area of dim light, a character can see somewhat. Creatures within this area have concealment (20% miss chance in combat) from those without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness.
Darkness: In areas of darkness, creatures without darkvision are effectively blinded.
Characters with darkvision can see lit areas normally as well as dark areas within 60 feet. A creature can’t hide within 60 feet of a character with darkvision unless it is invisible or has cover.

The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. You now know the pungent, acrid stench is from these jellyfish-like creatures.

When you post, be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that. I cannot take into account effects that I don’t see listed.

Here is your map.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired d20+16=32 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+6=23 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=3 ;
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 3:29:15 AM
(OOC Tsak is sickened but is going to continue to act. I am assuming that the sickened status (-2) and the Inspired status (+2) cancel each other out so he has a +1 to attack from Rolth's bless and that is that.)

(Attack1=32, dmg=4; Attack2=23, dmg=3; Attack3=23, dmg=3)

Yo
Tsak's palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There's vomit on his armor already, some spaghetti
He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready.
He fires off 3 bolts at the jelly that stung him, hoping that protects Elyas who's nearby.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 3:31:18 AM
(OOC yesterday's post, missed by 'that' much. Will do today's post in a few hours.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 3:31:19 AM
(OOC yesterday's post, missed by 'that' much. Will do today's post in a few hours.)

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/10+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,BS,MS)**|1d8+19(MS)(20)x3)) d20+12=26 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+7=19 ; d100=75 ; d100=32 ; d8+19=24 ; d8+19=27 ;
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 12:29:48 PM
One of the floating jellyfish swooped down and sprayed Mak with some kind of noxious substance, but Mak threw up an arm at the last moment and managed to block most of it. Having only a hint of a whiff of the foul smelling gunk. He was distracted momentarily but the black ray that shot out of an eyestalk got his attention. Instinctively Mak knew that wasn't good and wrenched his body to one side in an effort to avoid the ray as it sliced through a leg. Had the beam been allowed to linger it almost certainly would have cost him that limb, but his quickness prevented any catastrophic damage.

Mak's bravery only went so far, but his fear was for his friend that was flying next to the great beast. He loaded two arrows and fired them. They left the bow side by side as the second quick shot zipped through the beast as it blinked out for a moment. The last two simply went wide.

OOC:

Mak - Beholder, Roll 29-2=27(50% Miss, Roll 75), 34-2=32(50% Miss, Roll 32), 19, 19. Miss, miss, miss, miss. If AC27 hits Damage (Manyshot 24+27) 51 hp

DC 19 FORT Save v Nausea, or Sickened, Roll 26 - Sickened 5 Rounds
DC 20 FORT Save v Disintegration for 80 Hp or 23 Hp, Roll 28-2(Sickened)=26 - Damaged 23 Hp

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Many Shot| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Sickened 5 Rounds | Condition: Sickened Just a scratch | | Range: 0-20 Feet |

Sickened
The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+10=12 ; d20+10=21 ; d100=94 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=26 ; d100=95 ; 4d6+2=16 ; 4d6+1=14 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=13 ; d100=20 ; 4d6+1=15 ; 4d6+1=16 ; d20+10=16 ; d100=5 ;
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 1:19:16 PM
Elyas has to burn through more of the good will in the universe that he has saved up to resist the magic eye beam.
Fort save = 12. reroll with a hero point for a 21

Well that wasn't very nice! see how you like that!

Elyas returns the favor by casting Flesh to Stone on the beholder
miss chance = 94, success. Beholder needs a DC 24 fort save or turn to stone

If the beholder turns to stone Elyas will end his turn there. if it resists, he will follow it up by using the last daily cast from his metamagic rod casting a quickened Scorching Ray
3 rays
Ray 1: 30 to hit vs Touch, critical threat. 26 vs touch to confirm. 95 miss chance, 15 damage, 29 if critical
Ray 2: 30 to hit, another critical threat. only 13 to confirm, 20 on miss chance (success because of see invisibility). 15 damage, 31 if critical
Ray 3: 16 to hit vs touch, 5 on miss chance, misses.

Elyas then moves back away from the Beholder a bit.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 1/2X lightning bolt, Haste, 1/2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0 uses, dimensional steps (270/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (110 minutes)

On Party
Fly - Rolth (12 minutes)
Summon

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+13=15 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+19=20 ; d100=94 ; d20+14=25 ; d100=68 ; d100=72 ; d100=12 ; d100=84 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=32 ; 2d4+10=13 ; d4+5=9 ; d20+8=26
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 4:25:34 PM
Rolth growls with annoyance as the floating jelly sandwich pricks him, distracting him from dodging the incoming rays. The first ray hits, and he feels a little lethargic, but the rage and Domi's protection answer when called and he shakes it off (consumed a Hero Point for a reroll, 2nd Will save = 20, success!)

The Finger of Death arrives next, but Rolth is familiar with this form of communication and is relatively unfazed. He gives a single digit salute in return before launching back to the attack! (FORT save = 34, success) (Fly check vs DC 15 to hover = 26, success!)

Full attack:
Miss roll 94,+1 Holy Morning star to hit +19 = 20, damage 1d8+13+2d6 = miss
Miss roll 68,+1 Holy Morning star iterative to hit +14 = 25, damage 1d8+13+2d6 = miss
Miss roll 72,(magic) Paw 1 to hit +16 = 33, damage 1d4+5 = 9 B,S
Miss roll 12,(magic) Paw 2 to hit +16 = , damage 1d4+5 = miss B,S
Miss roll 84,(magic) Bite to hit +16 = 36, 32 crit confirmation, damage 1d4+5 = 13 B,P,S

Effect Tracking:
Fly (from Elyas) 12 min
Expeditious Retreat (self) 8/50r
Bless (on party) 6/40r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 5/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 1/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 1/3 used

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=32 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+3=8 ;
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 4:55:56 PM
(OOC: I'm assuming Wil is unable to see the jellyfish coming and reminder about the windwall being there.)
The shadow archon finds a place to add continual flame to aid with the ability to see.
Wil casts his first Spiritual Weapon and places it near him and away from the Wind Wall. (Assumption that SW will attack any enemy near. (f2) is behind the wind wall but (f1) is within range.

Shadow Archon: (Rd 1)
Spiritual Weapon1 (Att: 33 - hit: 7; Att: 19 - 9) with Bless/Inspire Courage (didn't roll the 33 - +1 inspired so wasn't sure if that was a crit)

Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+19=39 ; 2d8+10=18 ;
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 8:28:23 PM
{Will: 39}

Not knocked off his feet Falco makes a small move so he can reach Rolth and casts cure moderate as he touches him. His hope is that the other creature doesn't notice and attack him though he is sure he can survive on strike.

{Cure Moderate - Rolth - 18}

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Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage
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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=19 ; d20+12=15 ;
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 10:34:39 PM
Will = 19, will = 15

Kiwina is both charmed and asleep.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60'
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 10:43:05 PM
Oops... Rolth's inspire courage is enough that Kiwina is not charmed.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=30 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+16=23 ;
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 11:23:37 PM
Ayotnom flies through the passwall taking a double move to get near the beholder and slightly above it.

Ayotnom is invisible so Stealth roll is 30

Ayotnom then heroically attacks the beholder with his rapier using the precise strike option. This will render Ayotnom visible again.

Aytonom misses with his first attack so he tries to heroically attack again but misses with that as well.

Active Effects:
Mage Armor: +4 to AC
Fly: 60 foot fly speed
Blessed: +1 morale to attack
Inspire : +2 morale to attack and damage
2 hero points burned

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired d20+16=25 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+6=21 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=4 ;
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 11:33:30 PM
(Attack1=25, dmg=2; Attack2=22, dmg=5; Attack3=21, dmg=4)

Tsak continues to attack f3, if that falls he'll switch attention to f1.

DM Mark - Behold! d20+13=21 ; d3=3 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=31 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ;
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 1:06:33 AM
Be sure to track all these hero points you’re using.

Tsak shoots at the beholder the previous round, hitting it once for 4 damage. This round he strikes at the jellyfish-like creatures, but fails to hit (AC 29).
Falco moves to heal Rolth, but the liontaur is flying too far above Falco to reach.
Mak manages to avoid most attacks and shoots at the beholder, but his arrows bounce off the beholder’s tough hide.
Rolth hovers in the air, attacking the beholder and hitting it twice.
Wil summons a Lantern Archon. He instructs it to create a Continual Flame effect on something, but chimes back in its mystical language that it cannot do that as a summoned creature (please see the spell description for Summon Monster.) Then he creates a Spiritual Weapon near him, ready to use it to strike anything that comes near. (Note - Wil must direct it to attack something. It will not stand guard. Please see the spell description on this.)
Kiwina manages to resist the charming effect, but succumbs to the sleep.
Ayotnom bursts in. He charges toward the beholder, striking at it with his rapie though his blows miss.
Elyas calls on his heroic reserves to make his save, and fires a similar effect back at the beholder trying to turn it to stone.

Elyas takes 4 more points of damage from the previous sting, and Rolth takes 2 more damage from the previous sting.

Elyas’ spell proves to be effective. A momentary look of terror is made permanent as the beholder is transformed into stone! If falls with a deep thud, barely missing Rolth. As it does so, it rolls to the side a bit and three stone eyestalks snap off. You hear a tinkling sound as a ring falls off one of the broken eyestalks. You see two other rings as well.

Once the great Volsuqelx falls, you hear the jelly’s chattering in Aklo. Strangely, they withdraw from those they were attacking.

A brief moment of quiet ends as the door to the south suddenly bursts open! Four shadowy figures rush toward you. Clad in dark leathers, they’re moving unusually fast, though the debris slows them a bit.

One of them says, ”You’ll pay for what you’ve cost us. The guards are on their way. You mess with the Teeth, you get bit!”

Two reach Wil and attack him with Kukri knives but miss.

Two more move toward Tsak and Elyas. They each throw a shuriken, missing Tsak but hitting Elyas for 3 damage. As they fly through the air, you can see each shuriken is lit by Continual Flame, and they give off light where noted on the map.

Status:
Tsak - Sickened (3/5 rounds, -2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws,
skill checks, and ability checks.)
Mak - Sickened (1/5 rounds, -2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws,
skill checks, and ability checks.)

Beholder - AC 29 - Stoned
Floating Jelly 1 (2) - AC 28 - Dam 41
Floating Jelly 2 (3) - AC 28 - Dam 41
Floating Jelly 3 (2) - AC 28 -
Floating Jelly 4 (1) - AC 28 -
Floating Jelly 5 (2) - AC 28 -
Floating Jelly 6 (1) - AC 28 -

Slayer 1 -
Slayer 2 -
Slayer 3 - in dim light
Slayer 4 - in dim light

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Lighting is tricky, so let me clarify. Anything highlighted in yellow is a lightsource, both those Continual Flame torches and the open Passwall are providing 20’ of normal light, and another 20’ of dim light. Double that if you have low-light vision. Remember that counting squares means every diagonal direction counts as 1.5 square.

Dim Light: In an area of dim light, a character can see somewhat. Creatures within this area have concealment (20% miss chance in combat) from those without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness.
Darkness: In areas of darkness, creatures without darkvision are effectively blinded.
Characters with darkvision can see lit areas normally as well as dark areas within 60 feet. A creature can’t hide within 60 feet of a character with darkvision unless it is invisible or has cover.

The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. You now know the pungent, acrid stench is from these jellyfish-like creatures.

When you post, be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that. I cannot take into account effects that I don’t see listed.

Here is your map.

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|24/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,BS,IC,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+16+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d6+16=18 ; 2d6=7 ;
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 8:30:19 AM
Mak knew the beholder could likely be restored given enough potent magic, so he moved up next to it as his rapier appeared magically in his hand and swiped at the stone eye stalks with his admantium blade in an attempt to cut them off the stoned creature.

OOC:
A rapier actually has a cutting edge even though the fighting style uses lunges. Mak is trying to cut the beast apart in an attempt to deliver a coup de grace with his adamantine weapon. Otherwise this round he does 18-2(sickened) + 7(if its still evil) or 23 hp.

Stone, Hardness 8, 15 hp/in. of thickness

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Sickened 3 Rounds | Condition: Sickened, Just a scratch | |

Edit: After some research I've discovered that a Beholder might not have a discernable anatomy, be immune to critical hits, and possible to coup de graces as well. Mak's attempts might end up being an effort to slice a large enough chunk off it to keep it from surviving a restoration to flesh. I'd actually suggest rolling it into the portable hole and dumping it in the ocean.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 9:25:59 AM
Tsak has no idea whether the stone beholder will come back to life or not, or what the flying jelly's will do. But there are new foes, and they're on the ground. He puts his crossbow away (noted on char sheet I used 7 bolts) and draws his sword, then waits for something to get in range. Charging doesn't seem like a good idea as his stomach is still threatening to jump out his mouth and the sting that stung is still stinging. Goodness knows what that is doing to him...

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor 12d6=47 ; d10+10=16 ; d10+10=18 ; d10+10=11 ; 4d6+1=13 ; 4d6+1=17 ; 4d6+1=18 ;
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 9:58:47 AM
Elyas briefly celebrates when the Beholder falls down as a statue, but that is short-lived as new threats immediately appear and start attacking.

Since the beholder fell to the first spell, elyas held off on using his quickened fire spell. now seems like a good time to use it though!

He starts by casting a Chain Lightning over the largest group of enemies. Primary target is floating jellyfish f1. the lightning bounces between that jelly, f4, f5, S1, S2, and S4
[Each target needs a Reflex save for half damage. Primary target needs a DC 25 save, the others need a DC 23. full damage is 47 each]

He then uses the quickened rod to cast a scorching ray at the Slayer that threw something at him (S3)
3 rays burst from his hand towards the new enemy.
ray 1: 16 vs touch AC for 13 fire damage
ray 2: 18 vs touch AC for 17 fire damage
ray 3: natural 1, auto miss.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 1/2X lightning bolt, Haste, 1/2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0 uses, dimensional steps (270/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (110 minutes)

On Party
Fly - Rolth (12 minutes)
Summon

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | 12d6=42 ; d20+12=16 ;
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 10:52:10 AM
"Get bit." Falco laughts "Nice line."

Falco speaks as he moves before focusing on one of the new arrivals. (S4 is alone as of this post)

"Warper-sar provide your changing flame!" {Flame Strike - DC20 - Damage 42 - Spell Resistance 16}

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Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+15=21 ; d3=1 ; d20+9=19 ; d3=3 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+8=26 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+3=11 ; d6=2 ; d20+3=20 ; d6=5 ;
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 6:21:36 PM
"Clearly we have a problem here," Wil said wishing he had brought his tower shield.
"Hand Crossbows!" He announces for some reason and raises his left hand to fire at S2
He orders the SW1 to fire at S2 also

(Hand Crossbow: Att: 23 - hit: 2; Att: 21 - 4)
Spiritual Weapon1 (Att: 18 - hit: 6 ; Att: 28 - 12) with Bless/Inspire Courage

The Archon takes a 10-foot step forward and fires 2 Light Rays from its shadow hands
Shadow Archon: (Rd 2)(Att 1: 12 - miss - Att 2: 22 - hit: 6)
with Bless/Inspire Courage

Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6

Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+21=22 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+18=35 ; d8+13=14 ; 2d6=7 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=7 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=8 ; d4+5=9 ;
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 7:06:05 PM
Rolth sees the jellies first regroup, then start to leave and wonders aloud, "Do you think that the jellies were charmed into service to the Beholder by one of its eyestalks.? It tried to do that to us. No matter, let's kill these insolent chaps, who seem to have bitten off far more than they can chew." Seeing that Mak is making sure the beholder stays dead, he shouts, "Bring some of the eyestalks as a trophy!" Seeing Wil a bit beleaguered, Rolth makes a flying liontaur charge over to help out, landing near S1, singing all the while.

+1 Holy Morning star to hit +21 = nat 1, damage 1d8+13+2d6 = miss
+1 Holy Morning star iterative to hit +16 = 31, damage 1d8+13+2d6 = 14+7 if evil
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +18 = nat 1, damage 1d4+5 = miss B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +18 = 25, damage 1d4+5 = 9 B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +18 = 38, 29 to confirm crit, damage 1d4+5 = 16 B,P,S
(magic) Rake 1 to hit +18 = 20, damage 1d4+9 = 8 B,S
(magic) Rake 2 to hit +18 = 35, damage 1d4+9 = 9 B,S

Effect Tracking:
Fly (from Elyas) 12 min
Expeditious Retreat (self) 9/50r
Bless (on party) 7/40r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 6/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 1/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 1/3 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: asleep ! Swim 60'
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 8:44:33 PM
Kiwina lumpishly readies an action to cause anyone who trips over him to stumble. ;-)

AC 22 (26 vs AoO) with magic or 18 (22 vs AoO) without
Effects:
Light on sword
Sleep (from beholder)
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire (used), Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=26 ; d8+8=12 ;
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 11:09:57 PM
Ayotnom fly charges S3 with his rapier (26 vs AC; 12 damage if that hits)

Active Effects:
Mage Armor: +4 to AC
Fly: 60 foot fly speed
Blessed: +1 morale to attack
Inspire : +2 morale to attack and damage
2 hero points burned

DM Mark - Stoned! d20+8=28 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=15 ; d100=44 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=21 ; d4+3=6 ;
Thursday April 20th, 2023 1:47:13 AM
Mak moves up to the stoned beholder and breaks off one eye stalk. He can break off one eyestalk per attack after this. There are six left, and Mak notices that two of those still have rings on them.
Tsak stowes his crossbow and draws his weapon, ready for an attack.
Elyas casts Chain Lightning at one of the jellys, and watches as it arcs to surrounding enemies. Then he casts a quickened Scorching Ray, focusing on one of the incoming assassins.
Falco calls down the power of his god in a column of righteous flame. That opponent lays dead and smoking on the floor.
Wil fires a hand crossbow at S2, hitting him for 2 points. Then he directs (move action) the spiritual weapon to also attack the man, and it strikes once for 6 points of damage. Wil’s use of a ranged weapon draws an AOO from S1 and S2. Wil is hit once for 6 damage.
Rolth wonders about the fleeing jellys. He tells Mak to bring an eyestalk, and then charges to attack S1. He tears into the man for lots of damage, killing him.
Kiwina lays there asleep, ready to trip any and all that would stumble across the prone centaur.
Ayotnom charges S3 and hits for 12 damage.

The remaining Jelly’s continue to Withdraw, floating silently out of the open passwall. f6 provokes an AOO from Ayotnom, and f5 provokes an AOO from Rolth.

The surviving men now realize this attack was folly. S2 Withdraws through the passwall and S3 Withdraws out the door he entered.

Beholder - AC 29 - Stoned
Floating Jelly 1 (2) - AC 28 - Dam 41-24 - dead
Floating Jelly 2 (3) - AC 28 - Dam 41
Floating Jelly 3 (2) - AC 28 -
Floating Jelly 4 (1) - AC 28 - Dam 47
Floating Jelly 5 (2) - AC 28 - Dam 47
Floating Jelly 6 (1) - AC 28 -

Slayer 1 - AC 18 - Dam 24+lots - dead
Slayer 2 - AC 18 - Dam 24+2+6
Slayer 3 - AC 18 - in dim light - Dam 13+17+12
Slayer 4 - in dim light - Dam 47+21 - dead

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Lighting is tricky, so let me clarify. Anything highlighted in yellow is a lightsource, both those Continual Flame torches and the open Passwall are providing 20’ of normal light, and another 20’ of dim light. Double that if you have low-light vision. Remember that counting squares means every diagonal direction counts as 1.5 square.

Dim Light: In an area of dim light, a character can see somewhat. Creatures within this area have concealment (20% miss chance in combat) from those without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness.
Darkness: In areas of darkness, creatures without darkvision are effectively blinded.
Characters with darkvision can see lit areas normally as well as dark areas within 60 feet. A creature can’t hide within 60 feet of a character with darkvision unless it is invisible or has cover.

The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. You now know the pungent, acrid stench is from these jellyfish-like creatures.

When you post, be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that. I cannot take into account effects that I don’t see listed.

Here is your map.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired
Thursday April 20th, 2023 2:10:24 AM
Tsak puts his sword away and goes to check on Kiwina. He (carefully) grabs the glowing shuriken on the way, just to examine it. On getting to Kiwina's slumbering form Tsak pokes at it with his foot Wakey wakey Captain. Time to rise and shine. Wouldn't do to let the crew see you slacking off like this.

The ranger uses the light from the shuriken to check the centaur over and make sure there are no bleeds, broken bones or other issues that need to be dealt with.

We might have a few minutes of peace, but the teeth wil be back in numbers. Are we heading out the back door? And what's the plan from there? Back to the Rose or accomodation in one of the other quarters, which would be safer if they come after us?

Tsak figures identifying the treasure and getting in touch with their employer can wait till things cool off.

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|24/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,BS,IC,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+16+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Thursday April 20th, 2023 8:34:57 AM
"Let Falco and Elyas work on Kiwina, Tsak. Bring me that hole." Mak indicated he should lay it out next to the stone beholder. While that was happening, Mak cut the two stalks with rings and collected them.

"Get that one on the floor Wil." Mak asked hurriedly as he moved around the back side of the beholder. "Roth, push."

"Those two are going to come back with more guards. We've got to move and we've been seen. Our meeting place likely won't be safe either so we have to make our way to the Rose quickly."

OOC: I know there's a lot of actions in this but I'm thinking since we are out of combat we might be able to combine them at bit.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Sickened 2 Rounds | Condition: Sickened, Just a scratch | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday April 20th, 2023 10:00:51 AM
Falco sees he turned the man into charcoal and momentarily feels bad before turning to Kiwina. "Of course I never prepare create water when it would be helpful."

He moves to also poke at their cleeping companion.

_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/100- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+15=34 ; d3=1 ; d20+15=34 ; d3=3 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=9 ;
Thursday April 20th, 2023 1:50:39 PM
Wil says nothing and is focused on downing the remaining Tooth
He loads his hand crossbow and fires
The archon misses wildly causing Wil to turn and look. She shot back a 'don't judge me' look and Wil returned to wait for the reply from the soldier

(Hand Crossbow: Att: 34 - hit: 1; Att: 34 - 3)
Spiritual Weapon1 (Att: 14 - hit: -- ; Att: 30 - 9) with Bless/Inspire Courage
The Archon fires 2 Light Rays from its shadow hands
Shadow Archon: (Rd 2)(Att 1: 11 - miss - Att 2: 9 - hit: miss)
with Bless/Inspire Courage

Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6

Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Posting for Elyas(Ben) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) d10+10=11 ; d10+10=11 ; d10+10=14 ; 4d6+1=18 ;
Thursday April 20th, 2023 2:08:29 PM
Elyas fires a second scorching ray at the Slayer that threw something at him (S3)
3 rays burst from his hand towards the new enemy. A couple miss and possibly the third barely gets to the guy.

ray 1: 13 miss
ray 2: 13 miss
ray 3: 16, vs touch AC for 19 fire damage (also has Bless and Courage)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 1/2X lightning bolt, Haste, 1/2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0 uses, dimensional steps (270/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (110 minutes)

On Party
Fly - Rolth (12 minutes)
Summon

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: asleep ! Swim 60'
Thursday April 20th, 2023 11:09:12 PM
Kiwina wakes when sufficiently poked and prodded by Tsak and Falco. He gets up and catches up on what has happened.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday April 20th, 2023 11:27:54 PM
Ayotnom says, "We need to do something about the Beholder. I mean, good it is petrified but that can be reversed. I say we try to smash the statue in that way they won't be able to use it for what they were planning and then we get out of here."

Ayotnom flies over to the statue and tries to pick it up and fly with it up to where he would be at height and then drop it from that height letting gravity do the work for him.

DM Mark - All Quiet on the Warehouse Front (for now) d8=7 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; d20=13 ; d20=19 ;
Friday April 21st, 2023 1:27:24 AM
Tsak picks up the glowing shuriken as he moves to Kiwina to wake the centaur. He asks what the plan is.
Mak warns that guards may be on the way. He tells Tsak to leave the centaur alone, and to bring Mak the portable hole. He breaks off two remaining eyestalks to get the rings on them.
Falco feels a bit badly about the crispy foe. He moves over to check on Kiwina.
Wil finds there is no one to attack. (Sorry I left S2 on the map. I clarified in the post that he fled through the passwall and is nowhere to be seen.)
Elyas would like to attack S3, but there is a wall in the way. Elyas has a glowing shuriken sticking out of him, but at least he can see well because of this.
Kiwina stands after being awakened by his friends.
Ayotnom says that the Petals should break up this stone beholder. He goes to pick up the 6’ diameter sphere of stone but finds he cannot lift it. (Ayotnom can lift about 130 lb over his head. This stone sphere weighs about 6,000 lbs.)

Mak wants to roll the beholder into the portable hole. Trouble is, no one is carrying the portable hole - it’s still on the Rose. (It is not on anyone’s character sheet that I can tell, and not all the players even have a “share” of the hole on their character sheet. Mak’s character sheet suggests it is on the Rose. Please let me know if I missed something.)

It would be some work to try to roll it out of the warehouse - it’s a pretty heavy stone. It would not fit through the passwall. It would probably fit through the actual doorway, but you’re not sure if there are obstacles beyond that. Much of the town slopes down toward the harbor, and if this stone got away from you it’ll probably keep going through some buildings and killing some folks.

The one remaining Jelly flees out through the passwall muttering something in a language you do not understand. It would provoke an attack of opportunity from Wil if he was holding a melee weapon, but he is holding ranged weapons.

There is a great stone sphere, and six of the
ten eyestalks have been broken off. Two dead men lay on the floor, along with one dead Jelly. Those of you that got sprayed by one of the Jellys really smell, kind of like you got sprayed by a skunk.

It’s quiet - for now. We are still going round by round because your DM is interested in how long you stay here in this warehouse.

Status:
Tsak - Sickened (5/5 rounds, -2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws,
skill checks, and ability checks.)
Mak - Sickened (3/5 rounds, -2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws,
skill checks, and ability checks.)

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Lighting is tricky, so let me clarify. Anything highlighted in yellow is a lightsource, both those Continual Flame torches and the open Passwall are providing 20’ of normal light, and another 20’ of dim light. Double that if you have low-light vision. Remember that counting squares means every diagonal direction counts as 1.5 square.

Dim Light: In an area of dim light, a character can see somewhat. Creatures within this area have concealment (20% miss chance in combat) from those without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness.
Darkness: In areas of darkness, creatures without darkvision are effectively blinded.
Characters with darkvision can see lit areas normally as well as dark areas within 60 feet. A creature can’t hide within 60 feet of a character with darkvision unless it is invisible or has cover.

The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. You now know the pungent, acrid stench is from these jellyfish-like creatures.

When you post, be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that. I cannot take into account effects that I don’t see listed.

Here is your map.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27
Friday April 21st, 2023 6:32:01 AM
Rolth smashes the great eye of the beholder with his morningstar and encourages Make to cut off the rest of the eyestalks. That done, he says "Grab the three rings and let's get out of here now, through the passwall. Back to the Rose it is, I think."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27
Friday April 21st, 2023 6:33:06 AM
And of course we should take the eyestalks as trophies.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday April 21st, 2023 9:23:49 AM
Falco happily moves to leave walking just past Rolth and cast detect magic to the east just in case he spots something of use.

_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|24/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,BS,IC,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+16+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Friday April 21st, 2023 9:55:20 AM
Mak grabbed up the eyestalks and any rings left on the ground while he cautioned the others. "We need to make certain there isn't an ambush outside waiting on us. Give me a second." he finished as he swept his cape around and vanished in a cloud of smoke.

OOC: Cape of the Montebank, DDing to BB21

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Sickened 1 Rounds | Condition: Sickened, Just a scratch | |

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday April 21st, 2023 9:58:46 AM
Kiwina agrees with breaking off all the eye stalks. If there's a way to roll the stone out and leave it in public, he's for that too. He checks -- what is the warehouse constructed of, and how thick is the wall?

The place to go isn't the Rose, though. It's the House of Tide (Wil's friends), to wait for a contact. Isn't it?

Posting for Elyas(Ben) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15)
Friday April 21st, 2023 12:01:20 PM
Elyas is disappointed he is unable to finish off the last of the attackers. He joins the others by the Beholder and agrees they should destroy it.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ;
Friday April 21st, 2023 12:11:47 PM
Wil joins the others and casts Positive Energy recharge for the group. (+19 hp)
"Honestly, I was so ready for more. I'm ready to dangle by a thread fighting a mob of these guys," he says confidently. "Just none of those Galvo. I would rather stay away from those.. but let's get some chicken to go and slip out of here."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27
Friday April 21st, 2023 4:01:18 PM
"Um, no, we aren't stopping for more chicken. The last thing we want is more witnesses that we were in the area."

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday April 21st, 2023 5:30:28 PM
"Come on, just some takeout. It will just take a moment?" Wil pleads with a playful wink, not expecting anyone to take him seriously.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired
Saturday April 22nd, 2023 3:22:22 AM
Tsak is kind of happy the hole was left behind and won't be used to 'dispose' of the beholder, seems like a waste of a good hole. However, he doesn't have a plan B. He grins at Wil when he mentions stopping for fried chicken, then moves off with Rolth and Falco.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Saturday April 22nd, 2023 12:29:38 PM
Kiwina proposes a plan "B". He still wants to roll the thing into public view. But stone shape is one of the spells he memorized for this outing. It ought to be able to do enough damage to make the creature unrevivable if the spell isn't needed to open a hole in the warehouse.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=38 ; 3d4+3=9 ;
Monday April 24th, 2023 12:42:06 AM
Ayotnom looks for something that is heavy but less than 130 pounds that he could raise to a height and then drop on the beholder statue since his plan A didn't pan out. If he finds it he grabs it, flies as high as he can in the warehouse and drops the item on the beholder statue, hoping to do some damage.

If he can't find something heavy to drop on the beholder he instead resigns himself to hitting it with some magic missiles.

9 force damage to the statue if it comes to the magic missiles

DM Mark - All Quiet on the Warehouse Front (for now) d6=5 ; d20=5 ; d100=23 ;
Monday April 24th, 2023 1:35:39 AM
Rolth swings his morning star at the large eye of the beholder statue. He can see where he hit as the blow knocks loose a few chips of stone. He looks at his morning star and concludes too many blows like that might start damaging his weapons.
Falco casts Detect Magic and begins concentrating to the east. He detects magic somewhere ahead of him and will eventually find the sources of the magic are the summoned Lantern Archon, Wil’s Spiritual Weapon, and some sources of magic on the two dead men. Mak has the three rings form the beholder.
Mak gathers the rings and several stone eyestalks from the beholder. Then he uses his cape to Dimension Door to just outside the warehouse, near the passwall. He appears in a dramatic cloud of smoke.
Kiwina considers rolling the stone beholder out of the warehouse, though that would require some destruction of the wall. The wall is stone, maybe about 12’ thick near the base. He also knows that a 6,000 lb sphere of stone will take a good deal of work to roll, and may become impossible to control.
Elyas thinks the stone beholder should be destroyed, but how?
Wil wants to kill something, but he’ll settle for some good fried chicken.
Tsak stands guard, ready to go with his friends.
Ayotnom looks around for something heavy to drop on the beholder. The only stones here are a bit small. The heaviest thing he sees is a crate filled with thick rope, and a box full of some rather heavy pieces of wood, neither of which look like they’d do much damage. Instead, he casts Magic Missle at the stone beholder. The missiles strike, but simply disappear into the stone without effect. (Magic Missile only affects creatures.)

As Mak appears outside, two men pulling a cart look up wide eyed. They run and one yells, “Don’t turn me into a newt, wizard. I ain’t done nothing!” You see a woman maybe a block away that also runs, startled Mak’s dramatic appearance.

The warehouse is quiet, but those in the warehouse hear someone yell outside. Elyas and Tsak each hold a shuriken that has Continual Flame cast on it. Two torches burn by an open door and there is some natural light from the passwall.

The DM will remind the PCs that they broke into a locked warehouse and killed some of the inhabitants and some guards. Not making any moral judgments here - just letting you know where things stand. It has now been three rounds since two of the guards fled.

Here is your map.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+17=36 ;
Monday April 24th, 2023 6:49:38 AM
"Stone shape already, let's get the magic off of those guys and get out now." Rolth flies to S4, takes anything that looks valuable and then leaves via the passwall.

(Perception = 36 to find items of interest)

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|24/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,BS,IC,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+16+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+17=33 ;
Monday April 24th, 2023 8:28:24 AM
Mak stayed where he was as he peered around the corner at the passwall and elsewhere for lurking guards or signs of an ambush. Appearance wise he looked like most other people since his weapon was safely hidden away in his glove and the curve blade securely at his back.

Once he was satisfied no ambush awaited he planned to move to the opening and give the all clear sign.

OOC:
Peception +17, Roll 33

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday April 24th, 2023 9:27:03 AM
"More chicken would have been nice Rolth."

Feeling morally judged by some higher power Falco is just glad it is not the Warper-sar judging him He moves quickly to the opening in the wall and prepares to sneak out.

"Where are we meeting up? I will slip out and hide to see what happens for a bit."

_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=18 ;
Monday April 24th, 2023 2:48:30 PM
Wil exits the warehouse with the others. He summons a Shadow Wind elemental as far ahead of them, toward the front of the building and asks the Shadow archon to also serve as a distraction for the group.
He thanks her kindly and urges the party to exit toward the back.
"We need to go now guys.. we have evidence... We don't need the stone. We may have done more than we should of. Hoping the monsters will cause us some path to get out without trouble. "

Spiritual Weapon1 (Att: 14 - hit: -- ; Att: 30 - 9) with Bless/Inspire Courage
with Bless/Inspire Courage

Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6

Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday April 24th, 2023 7:51:10 PM
Kiwina stone shapes a 16 cubic foot hole into the beholder (about 3 foot diameter if spherical) before leaving with the others.

Presumably there's still a fire being put out nearby and some commotion to avoid. Kiwina plans to move away from noise that might indicate a crowd in the area.

AC 22 (26 vs AoO) with magic or 18 (22 vs AoO) without
Effects:
Light on sword
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire (used), Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape (used), wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=28 ;
Monday April 24th, 2023 11:12:00 PM
Perception: 28

Ayotnom aids in the search for items before leaving with the others

DM Mark - It's not quiet anymore. d20=19 ; d20=12 ;
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 2:21:24 AM
Rolth goes to S4 to search the body (see below.)
Mak stands outside near a building. He tries to look like everyone else, after arriving in a dramatic puff of smoke. He wears nice, clean clothes that are not torn up, a purple and gold cloak, and an adamantine chain shirt. He actually doesn’t look like any one he has seen in this area. But, still, he tries to act casual.
Falco moves to the passwall, preparing to sneak out.
Wil exits the passwall. He directs the Lantern Archon to serve as a distraction, and begins summoninig a Air Elemental (what size?). The Lantern Archon, laughs and begins flying around Wil’s head, asking ”Are you distracted?” (How long will your summons of the Lantern Archon last.
Kiwina moves to the stone beholder. He casts Stone Shape, but finds the stone is too large for him to affect. (The stone is 38 cubic feet, and he can only affect a stone no larger than 17 cubic feet.)
Ayotnom searches the other body (see below.)

Rolth finds four potion bottles in a pouch, three full and one empty. The dead man wears studded leather armor, has two kukri knives, a short bow with a quiver of arrows, several shuriken, a cloak, boots, pitons, rope, hammer, grappling hook, a kit with makeup and facial hair, and thieve’s tools. No money though. The armor will take 5 rounds to remove, but you can take the whole body if you wish.

Ayotnom searches the other dead body and finds the same items.

Mak hears some screams to the north.

”What are those?”
“They’re floating away!”
“They’re demons. Run!”
“Demons have come to Dirt City!”

He also hears someone yelling ”Help, help! Get the guards! They’re in the warehouse!” from another area.

You've seen guards and ruffians in Dirt City, and you're pretty sure you're powerful enough to just slaughter most of them. That's not necessarily a good thing.

It has now been four rounds since two of the guards fled.

Here is your map.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=25 ; d20+21=39 ;
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 9:11:54 AM
Falco checks to make sure there are no guards at the exit then quickly moves around a corner to hide and watch. {Perception: 25 | Stealth: 29}

_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage
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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|24/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,BS,IC,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+16+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 9:31:59 AM
Mak moved to the passwall and called inside. "The alarm just went up, we need to shag it out of here mates." Then to Wil. "We need the shortest distance out of Teeth territory. Do you know it?"

As Mak waited he drew out a gingerbread cookie and snapped off a leg and started eating it.

OOC:
Cookie of Expeditious Retreat.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Bless, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Expeditious Retreat 3 Minutes, | Condition: Just a scratch | |

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 10:34:06 AM
Time to get out of here! did we get all of the eye stalks at least from that monster? even if someone reverses the spell it will be much less powerful without those.

We should split up and get out of here. I don't have a teleport ready. not that we can bring the entire party anywhere with one anyways. I think we just have to do this the old fashion way and run!

we'll meet back at the rose! stick with another Petal, let's not get lost out there.

Elyas then walks over to Ayotnom and puts a hand on his shoulder.
Come with me friend, we're going out another way

And assuming Ayotnom is willing, both he and Elyas wink out as Elyas uses 140 feet of dimensional steps to bring the two of them out of the warehouse and into an alley behind some other buildings

[marked the desired location with indented text]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 1/2X lightning bolt, Haste, 1/2X Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0 uses, dimensional steps (130/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (110 minutes)

On Party
Fly - Rolth (12 minutes)
Summon

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 11:22:53 AM
Shadow Archon( Rd 6 of 7)
"Go that way!" Wil says as he fights with the Shadow Archon, Which looked a bit odd. Swinging his arms and turning as the archon circles him.
Finally, frustrated he stops. "Come on. Just help us out there. Go terrorize some strangers with the Small Shadow Air elemental (Which should be weird to see.)
"Go knock stuff over so we can escape. Again, thank you, my friend."

Spiritual Weapon1 disappears this round

with Bless/Inspire Courage

Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6

Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 2:58:24 PM
The distant shouting raises Tsak's heartbeat a little. but he takes a second to breathe and calm himself. He goes out the back door with the rest of the Petals and just walks away. Running figures draw attention, people just walking about their business do not.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+17=35 ;
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 8:05:36 PM
Rolth quickly pockets the potions and kukris, then moves out of the passwall. He asks Mak and Wil to join him as they stride away smoothly but quickly, steering clear of the distraction and away from the shouts for guards. He will keep an invisibility potion in hand, but obscured by his cloak, in case trouble emerges. He is not looking for another fight.

(Perception = 35 to notice pursuers or other approaching trouble.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 9:55:45 PM
As previously stated, Kiwina tries to chart a path away from where the fire was, thinking that area will still be crowded. He wonders if they should break into two groups, but does not really think that make it less easy to identify the taurs among them.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=34 ;
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 10:57:52 PM
Ayotnom decides to take the whole body after transferring the potions assuming that still works with Elyas's spell otherwise he'll take the potions, kukris and shuriken.

If the choice comes down between not being able to take advantage of the spell and leaving loot behind he'll go with Elyas but he at least would like the potions

Assuming he has the potions he tries to identify them by casting detect magic

He says to Elyas, "Should we fly back to the Rose or like just walk casually?"

spellcraft: 34

Active Effects:
Mage Armor: +4 to AC
Fly: 60 foot fly speed

DM Mark - It's not quiet anymore. d20=8 ; d20=20 ;
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 3:26:46 AM
Falco sneaks stealthily out to hide and watch for trouble.
Mak returns to the passwall to tell the Petals to hurry up - trouble’s coming. He asks Wil to lead them out of Teeth territory.
Elyas suggests that everyone split up in twos and make their way to the Rose. Then he walks over to Ayotnom and uses his Dimensional Steps to take them out.
Wil tells the Air Elemental and the Lantern Archon to go cause as much mayhem as they can to provide a distraction.
Tsak rushes to the passwall, and then walks out casually, trying to blend in. His armor is so fine and light that it remains hidden beneath his clothing. He actually is able to blend in somewhat, though he is much better armed than anyone around him.
Rolth is picking out a few things from the dead man based on what Falco said was magic (I seem to recall that Falco cast Detect Magic a bit ago.) He exits, joining Wil and Mak as they head toward the Rose.
Kiwina moves out, and moves away from where the fire was set as a distraction.
Ayotnom likewise recalls what Falco had said about magic items on the dead man. He grabs those, but leaves the armored body since it exceeds his carrying capacity. (I think his max load is 130 lbs, and his gear already weighs more than 30 lbs.) He blips out with Elyas.

As the Petals move away from the building, there is indeed a great deal of comotion. A fire was set that distracted some, now an air elemental has formed into a whirlwind that is wreaking havoc, and some weird ball of light is shooting laser beams in random directions.

(Good timing - I had the guards arriving in round five - which is just when you left!)

In general, it is not hard to find your way out of Smuggler City, the term used for Teeth territory, since it’s near the Prince’s Castle which can be seen from most places in town. Beyond that is Grubbertown, and then the docks where the Rose is located.

- Elyas and Ayotnom move out.
- Wil, Rolth and Mak stick together.
- Kiwina and Tsak move out, casually. Falco spots the pair and joins them.

The three groups move past the Prince’s Castle and try to blend in as they enter the nearby Midnight Bazaar. The crowds in the Bazaar have thinned a bit, as the commotion in nearby Smuggler City has drawn some out and caused some to flee home. The three groups of Petals notice each other, but remain apart to draw less attention. Hawkers call you to their wares, but the three groups of Petals press on.

Soon, you all exit the Bazaar and enter Grubbertown. It’s a dismal place. The smells are bad and the buildings sit close to each other - more shanties than buildings really. You pass several beggars. With your sharp eyes and stern looks, you ward off what you suspect are a few would-be pick pockets. You don’t feel particularly unsafe here, largely because anyone that had the resources to pose a threat wouldn’t be hanging around in Grubbertown.

You are still in three groups, but you occasionally catch glimpses of the other groups.

Perception DC 29, applies to all: Highlight to display spoiler: {You are being followed by what appears to be a common laborer, but this one moves with a practiced ease, trying to not be noticed by you. You think you saw him in Smuggler Town as you fled. Hard to say. What do you do?}

Here is the Dirt City map to orient yourselves, though it’s not of much use right now.

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|22/17/12/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,BS,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+14+2d6(Evil)(15)x2) d20+17=31 ;
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 8:13:30 AM
Mak mentioned to Rolth as they moved along whiel he brushed at the tear in his leggings caused by the beholders disintegration beam. Underneath the leg was pink and blistered, but not too painful for him to walk on. "We are being followed. Chap picked us up back in SmugglerTown. Average looking fellow, common sort."

As he moved forward he passed a ring to Rolth and Wil, so they each had one of the rings found on the beholder. He summoned his rapier while his hand was low and out of sight, and reactivated the glove with the ring stored in it instead. His rapier he tucked in his belt for the time being.

OOC:
Perception +17, Roll 31

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Bless, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Expeditious Retreat 2.9 Minutes, | Condition: Just a scratch | |

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=31 ;
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 8:27:25 AM
(Perception = 31)

Kiwina mentions to Tsak and Falco that they are being followed. He tries to spot whether the fellow is following one group in particular, or is managing to track all three. "Perhaps we should change our destination," he adds, suggesting the Temple of Wardd.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=28 ;
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 8:54:42 AM
"Were being followed? We should confront the fella, where is he at?" Wil says. He looks around a little bit but has the sense to not make it obvious.
Perception: 28 -
"Let's pay off one of these pickpockets to harass the guy. I feel these little kretins are far more valuable than they are given credit for. Don't want to volunteer too much but a little bit goes a long way."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=26 ; d20+21=27 ;
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 9:36:14 AM
{Perception: 26}

Even walking with the group Falco tries to remain inconspicuous blending in as much as possible. {Stealth: 27} In the back of his head he wonders he should not have killed that guard. When Kiwina raises the alarm of being followed slows. "I am going to break off from you guys and follow a bit behind."

He doesnt move far off just stops for a moment, adjusting his boot, and resumes following about 25 feet behind.

_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=33 ;
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 9:48:19 AM
Elyas easily spots the tail, having learned to do the same type of thing himself. in a town like this it is good to always assume you are being watched, to the point that it is almost comforting to actually know who is following you.

However, elyas has no way of communicating with the other pockets of the party to figure out how to best approach this man.

He speaks quietly to Ayotnom
"we have picked up a tail. looks like a laborer, but is obviously trained or well practiced in following people undetected. Let's keep moving casually, at least until we can find a good spot to double back on him or ambush him. I have an invisibility spell left if you want to vanish when we go 'round the next blind corner.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 4:33:40 PM
Rolth also spots the tail, and suggests that we turn a corner, have one of us--probably Mak--go invisible, fall behind, and then quietly confront the fellow when he passes their position. He may after all be allied with the folks who sent us, rather than with the folks whose warehouse we just raided. Rolth can offer up the potion of invisibility that he has in his hand, if Mak has none.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=31 ;
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 11:30:27 PM
Perception: 31

Ayotnom says to Elyas, "Aye, I see him too. Given my recent track record perhaps it would be better to go against him being flat footed, though if you mean to ambush him I take it you don't want him to run away and alert whoever he might be working with to our presence so should I try to grapple or trip him rather than injure him as I don't think I could necessarily knock him out with a single blow."

DM Mark - "We are being followed." d3=1 ; d20+10=29 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 2:06:40 AM
Group 1 -
Mak lets Rolth and Wil know someone is following them. He distributes the three beholder rings to his group of three.
Wil suggests confronting the person.
Rolth suggests a plan for Mak, offering his potion of invisibility to Mak.

Group 2 -
Kiwina lets Falco and Tsak know about the man. He’s not sure which of the three groups the man is actually following, and suggests that his group head to the Temple of Wardd instead.
Falco tries to move stealthily. He finds this difficult. Still, he lags back a bit.
(For Falco - Using Stealth has some significant limitations, and it’s very difficult to use while walking along with others. It requires that the user begin and end their turn in cover, and moving faster than half-speed imposes a -5 penalty. Also, Falco’s add to Stealth for DEX should be +3, not +8?)

Group 3 -
Elyas and Ayotnom both spot the man. They discuss possible tactics to take.

The sounds of chaos in Smuggler Town fade as you get farther away.

All three groups of the Petals have spotted their follower. As the three groups move through Grubbertown, things get a little harder. The man seems to be following Group 1. Groups 2 and 3 lose sight of him.

Lots of plans and actions were discussed, but apart from Falso lagging back a bit, no actions were taken. Do you do anything? Do you stop where you are? Do you go on toward the Rose?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday April 27th, 2023 9:32:39 AM
Falco continues to follow along a bit behind the others mostly to see if anything changes.

_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|22/17/12/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,BS,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+14+2d6(Evil)(15)x2) d20+17=35 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 10:51:38 AM
Mak accepted the potion and at the next cross road turned left. As soon as he was out of sight he used the potion and then waited for the follower to appear. He gave the man only as long as he'd think it would take at the pace they were walking before he looked around the corner and went after the man.

Once in sight Mak closed the distance between them quickly and examined the man more closely for signs of any affiliation with the Keys or Teeth.

OOC:
Perception +17, Roll 35

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Bless, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Expeditious Retreat 2.8 Minutes, | Condition: Just a scratch | |

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday April 27th, 2023 11:45:43 AM
Wil does a couple of things. First, he just gets impulsive and puts the ring on, hoping it fits.
Second, he finds a child, a potential pick-pocket and hands him a few gold pieces with the promise to "run into" the guy following the group.
"Pick his pocket or just distract him, Meet us near the docks. I will give you a couple more pieces." (6 gd total)
To the others, "I saw we head to the Rose, we have back up, if needed."

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=20 ; d20+5=21 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 4:08:55 PM
Elyas loses sight of the man as he was following a different group.

If possible, he will try to turn the tables and follow the man himself.

perception = 20 to spot the man, or to continue to watch him as he heads the other direction

if that works he will follow
Stealth = 21

if on the other hand he is not able to spot where the man went, he will make his way back to the Rose to meet up with the rest of the group

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+17=23 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 5:22:55 PM
Rolth continues to stroll nonchalantly with Wil, giving Mak time to do his thing. He will keep an eye and ear out for trouble, without outwardly looking too sharply.

Perception = 23

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=37 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 9:16:50 PM
Ayotnom also tries to spot the man (Perception: 37)

If he spots the man he points him out to Elyas and says, "If you really mean to ambush him, best make me invisible as I'm not really that good at stealthing."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=31 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 10:54:05 PM
Kiwina does not want to rouse the tail's suspicion, which he fears he would do if he turns back. So he stops and talks to Tsak, gesturing to the left of the way they had been heading, while scanning the neighborhood.

Perception = 31

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired
Thursday April 27th, 2023 11:37:15 PM
Tsak nods and humms and hawws while Kiwina talks to him about that time he went abalone fishing and that he might have a friend of a great aunt that lives up that way somewhere.
He's lost sight of Falco, but assumes he is around somewhere.

The temple or Warrd sounds good, lets wander he mumbles when the big guy seems ready to resume their completely harmless evening nothing to see here walk.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Sickened, Stung
Thursday April 27th, 2023 11:38:55 PM
(OOC Status update. Can the DM let me know about sickened and stung - are there lingering effects?)

DM Mark - "We are being followed." d20+10=19 ; d3=2 ; d20+10=13 ;
Friday April 28th, 2023 2:25:31 AM
Group 1 -
Mak ducks out of sight, drinks an invisibility potion, and then rushes toward the man that is tailing them. He looks the man over. He appears to be a common laborer, maybe about 50 years old, with a pauch. He has a few mundane seeming items hanging from his belt - a pouch, a large cup, a spoon. A simple club is tucked into his belt as well. However, Mak can tell this is a clever disguise. The clothing is false, the paunch does not sit quite right, and the club looks wrong.
Wil puts on Ring #2 from the beholder. Nothing happens that he is aware of. He finds a clever looking child and hands him 6 gold as he stops to talk to him, trying to surreptitiously point out the man following them to the child. (Not sure how else you instruct a child to go after a rather common looking person.)
Rolth stays by Wil for a moment, urging him to continue toward the dock area.

Group 2 -
Falco continues following a bit behind Kiwina and Tsak.
Kiwina stops to talk to Tsak, and they agree to head away toward the Temple of Wardd.

Group 3 -
Elyas doubles back to find that man following his friends. He tries to hide behind things as he does this.
Ayotnom looks for the man. He asks Elyas to make him invisible so he can better ambush the man.

When Wil and Rolth stop in Grubbertown, the man stops too - seemingly unaware that an invisible Mak is now about 10 feet away and studying him. As Wil points the child in the man’s direction, the man turns to head quickly away from Wil and Rolth.

Ayotnom sees the man and ducks back so as not to be noticed. Elyas is near him. He is maybe 30’ from the man, and the guy is headed toward Ayotnom and Elyas rather quickly. He has not seen Ayotnom and Elyas yet, but the man will soon be upon Ayotnom’s and Elyas’ location!

What do you do? Do you smack him, trip him, try to hide and let him pass?

Here is the Dirt City map to orient yourselves, though it’s not of much use right now.

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Hand|17/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,PS,WF,WS)**|1d3+6(20)x2)) d20+17=35 ; d20+13=29 ;
Friday April 28th, 2023 8:24:03 AM
As soon as the man turned to walk off Mak stepped up and laid a hand on his shoulder becoming visible in the process. "Friend. Perhaps you should come with me so we can sort out why you were following us?" Mak said in his best imitation of Rolth and his smooth words.

"It's not going to go well for you if you run and I'd rather not have to explain to whatever passes for the law here why I had to harm you." he added.

OOC:
Mak - Man, Roll 35 (Touch AC)
Diplomacy +13, Roll 29

**Combat Reflexes, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Bless, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Expeditious Retreat 2.7 Minutes, | Condition: Just a scratch | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday April 28th, 2023 9:33:15 AM
Falco smiles when Mak appears next to their tail. He stops and keeps an eye on what is going on for the momenr.
_____________________________

Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=16 ;
Friday April 28th, 2023 11:27:49 AM
Wil watches as the boy leaves but loses track of him, unable to confirm if he actually did what Wil asked him to do. Unsure, if he caught the action by Mak, he continues toward the docks expecting to meet everyone there.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday April 28th, 2023 11:40:44 AM
Elyas sees Mak approach the man, and moves to be in a position to intercept the man if he tries to run from Mak.

Elyas is not likely to be able to tackle or physically stop the man, but he is very mobile and will try to stick close to the man if he makes a run for it, using dimension step to close the distance if needed.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+17=26 ;
Friday April 28th, 2023 5:15:25 PM
Rolth stops to watch how our tail reacts to Mak's approach, and also keeps an eye out to see if anyone else in the area is reacting to the encounter.

Perception = 26

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Sickened, Stung d20+17=37 ;
Saturday April 29th, 2023 1:17:00 AM
Tsak heads off with Kiwina toward the temple. After 50 feet or so he realises that they've lost Falco.
He stops, putting a hand on Kiwina's shoulder, and has a quick look around to see if he can spot their feathered friend (Perception=37)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Saturday April 29th, 2023 8:47:57 AM
Kiwina pauses when Tsak alerts him, taking in what he can about the condition of any Petals he can see.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=35 ;
Monday May 1st, 2023 12:43:17 AM
Asimov attempts to trip the man with his rapier (35 vs CMD, Natural 20, note Ayotnom has improved trip and does not provoke an AOO when tripping)

DM Mark - "We are being followed." d20=1 ; d20+20=35 ;
Monday May 1st, 2023 2:07:29 AM
Mak lays an invisible hand on the man’s shoulder, turns visible, and confronts him.
Falco was lagging behind Kiwina and Tsak. He hears something and moves around a corner to see Mak appear and a man running away.
Wil watches as the boy disappears from sight. He sees Mak appear as the man runs off.
Rolth watches alongside Wil.
Elyas stands ready to intercept this fleeing man, but Ayotnom is in front of Elyas and steps out to trip the man as he flees.

Tsak finds he has lost sight of Falco, and he cautions Kiwina against leaving just yet.
Kiwina pauses.

The seemingly non-descript man flees from Mak. Then it gets worse for the guy - he is tripped by Ayotnom, and he goes down hard on the dirt street, banging his head pretty badly. Blood wells from the wound, and the man grunts as he spins onto his back, still prone. He draws a Kukri knife from…where did that come from? The only weapon he has is a club!

Mak may read this. Anyone else must make a Perception DC 35: Highlight to display spoiler: {}You can tell this man wears a clever disguise, which is partly magical. The clothing is false, the paunch does not sit quite right, and the club just looks wrong. This is not just some common laborer.[/b]

The prone man looks pretty mad.

Kiwina and Tsak move after Falco, and soon the three of them see a scene, about 40’ down a side street. Here is what they see:

There is a fairly nondescript man sprawled on the hard, dirt street. The man is on his back, Kukri knife drawn and a snarl in his face. Blood flows from a wound on his head. Ayotnom towers next to the prone man, rapier drawn. Elyas is right behind Ayotnom. Mak is maybe 20’ away from the man and Ayontom. Wil and Rolth are another 10’ behind Mak, watching to see what Ayotnom and this man will do next.

The child Wil paid looks at the gold in his hand. Then he looks at Wil and at the fight scene unfolding - and he runs in the opposite direction of all this! This all reminds Wil of what it was like to grow up in Grubbertown.

This is causing a bit of commotion in this part of Grubbertown. Those immediately near this scene bolt out of there! But you see people further away trying to hide as they crane their necks or look around corners to see what’s going on.

One person turns to Tsak, Kiwina and Falco and says, ”Hey - what’s goin’ on? Is there a fight? Which house you with?”

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Hand|17/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,PS,WF,WS)**|1d3+6(20)x2)) d20+13=27 ;
Monday May 1st, 2023 8:01:09 AM
Mak calmly strode over to the prone man and offered him a hand up. "Come on old bean. It's not fitting we talk of things here in the open. Best you come along and your disguise remain as it is, rather than we engage in any unpleasantness to which you would surely not fare well and thus ruin any chance of remaining anonymous. Even if you are the most accomplished spy in this place, there are eight of us spread out around you. So come now. Let's do this without weapons and go get an ale somewhere and talk about what you find so interesting about us. I can assure you we aren't aware of any issues we should have with you aside from your tendency to follow those that would rather not be subject to your scrutiny. Why not come peacefully and learn legitimately what you sought to learn surreptitiously."

OOC:
Diplomacy +13, Roll 27.

**Combat Reflexes, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Bless, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours, Bless 10.6 Minutes, Expeditious Retreat 2.6 Minutes, | Condition: Just a scratch | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+7=23 ;
Monday May 1st, 2023 9:31:44 AM
Falco looks around and give a little hoot at the one who asked the quesion.

"House doesn't matter. This is a private matter you can go about your business but I appreciate your concern friends." {Diplomacy: 23 trying to keep everyone calm.}

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=29 ; d20+12=14 ;
Monday May 1st, 2023 10:25:26 AM
Elyas hangs back, keeping an eye out for anyone moving in to help the man they have downed.

perception = 29 to keep an eye on the crowd
Sense motive = 14 to see the man trying to make a move to attack

We should not hang out here in the open. let's get somewhere more private and we can see what this man will tell us

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=27 ; d20+11=30 ;
Monday May 1st, 2023 4:59:21 PM
Wil sees the commotion but decides to stay hidden in the crowd using his 'hide in plain sight' to disappear within a dark corner.
Wil also tried to find a secluded alleyway they could take him or help him to the Rose, depending on how far that is.
Perception: 27, Stealth: 30

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+17=26 ; d20+22=25 ;
Monday May 1st, 2023 8:22:00 PM
Rolth steps up to reinforce Ayotnom and Mak, although this commoner doesn't look too scary despite his kukri--hey that's what those thugs in the warehouse had, he thinks to himself. "Yes, let's go have a drink and decide how this day should end."

(Perception = 26, fail
Diplomacy = 25, +2 to Mak's check with aid another)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=34 ;
Monday May 1st, 2023 8:36:48 PM
Kiwina tells the man, "We're an anarcho-syndicalist commune, not affiliated with any single house. We use industrial syndicalism as a method to gain control of our economy and thus influence broader society.", as he looks for signs of trouble from the crowd (perception = 34),

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire (used), Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=22 ;
Monday May 1st, 2023 10:54:07 PM
Ayotnom says to Kiwana, "Am I hypocrite? Have I violated the non-aggression principle by tripping this guy or because he was obviously involved with the business earlier, look at the kukri, this was self-defense?"

He then readies to trip the prone man again should he regain his feet in an aggressive manner. If he indicates he'll come quietly then he won't.

Readied action:
Trip CMB : 22 vs CMD

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Sickened, Stung
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 12:03:29 AM
Tsak raises an eyebrow at Kiwina 'where did that come from'?

Dunno mate, I'm just here for Wednesday bingo.

DM Mark - "I'm just here for Wednesday bingo."
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 2:17:57 AM
Mak walks over to the man and offers his hand to help the man up. Mak calls out the man’s disguise and offers to peacefully resolve things, suggesting a drink.
Falco tells the bystander to buzz off. The bystander turns pale as he looks around at the rest of the Petals, and mutters, ”Oh, uh, beggin yer pardon m’lord. I didn’t see nothing, notp, you wasn’t even here…” as he backs away from the scene really fast!
Elyas scans the gathering crowd, looking for anyone that might pose a problem. He urges for a more private place.
Wil tries to blend in with the local, but he has clothing in good repair and is really much too clean to blend in well in Grubbertown.
Rolth recalls that he fought some men in the Warehouse that used kukri knives to fight. He also suggests a discussion with the man over a drink.
Kiwina launches into a brilliant discussion of a political system. A nearby woman says, ”There you go Bringing class into it!”
Ayotnom defends his actions tripping the man, and gets ready to trip him again if he should run. He too notices a weapon type he saw earlier.
Tsak gives Kiwina a quizzical look. He says here’s just here for Wednesday Bingo. An old man responds, ”Wednesday Bingo eh? Never heard of her. There’s a brothel down at the docks, but I don’t think they got anyone there by that name. Ask for Ruby Tuesday, she’ll set you right.” An angry woman grabs the man by an ear as he squaks protest, dragging him away.

The first thing that happens is that the boy Wil paid to bump into the man runs up from out of nowhere, ducks under Mak’s arm, and plants his foot momentarily on the prone man’s leg. Then he runs over to Wil and sticks out his hand. ”He mister. You said you’d gimme more if I bumped into the man. Well, I done it. Pay up!”

The prone man weighs his options, but the Petals seem to have their thumb on that scale. He looks at Ayotnom, Mak and Rolth and says, ”Yeah, I’ll go with you. What choice do I have? But make it a public place. I seen what happens when folk like you take a man to a dark room for questions.”

He accepts Mak’s hand, keeping a wary eye on the minotaur that is keeping an eye on him. He seems to want nothing to do with a fearsome liontaur.

For Mak and Ayotnom, make a DC 13 Will save:Highlight to display spoiler: {You manage to see through an illusion cloaking the man. He looks like the men you fought after killing the beholder.}

You're gathering a pretty good crowd.

Here is the Dirt City map to orient yourselves. You’re kind of in the middle of Grubbertown. Where do you go?

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=13 ;
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 8:39:10 AM
Wil smiles, hands the young man a couple more coins, and tells him to take off. He watches the others and keeps an eye out for trouble. The crowd is getting big.
"We should really head to the docks but maybe there is a market around here." (Know. Local: 13)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 11:31:15 AM
"The docks make sense. Our group is recognizable, to say the least, so no need not to head to the Rose."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Hand|17/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,PS,WF,WS)**|1d3+6(20)x2)) d20+6=9 ; d20+6=19 ;
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 12:15:26 PM
Mak helped the man up and pointed towards the docks. "I think I saw a tavern down by the docks." Mak said. "So tell me about this city. Is it true down below there's no crime, and you have houses controlling sections of the city? It's all very new to me."

OOC:
Will Save +6, Roll 9. Fail.
Bluff +6, Roll 19

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 5:50:45 PM
Rolth rolls his eyes when his companions suggest taking the thug in the same direction that we actually want to go. Voiced for only his nearby companions and the goon, [b]"I've got a better idea. Let's duck in this closest tavern with our new friend, and here is how it is going to go. We set you up with a few rounds. You enjoy those for at least an hour. If you come out before that, we might still be there, invisible again, and you never get to enjoy an ale or anything else ever again, if you catch my meaning. Everybody understand that?"[b]

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 6:34:36 PM
"But that's what it's all about! If only people would listen--" Kiwina begins, before deciding to let the woman be.

At least their ship isn't in harbor as the Rose, Kiwina thinks, although that's little enough comfort. He could offer yet another suggestion about where to head, but doesn't have one better than Rolth has already voiced. At least not as far as destinations went. He joins his companions and their would-be stalker, and heads in the direction Rolth indicates.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Sickened, Stung d20+17=26 ;
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 11:37:30 PM
(Perception=26)
Ruby Tuesday, certainly has a ring to it. Tsak gives the man a wink before turning his attention to what the rest of the group are up to.
A pub, good thinking. Now things are heading in the right direction.
Tsak follows along at the back of the group. His head is on a swivel to see if their follower had a follower (Perception).

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+13=17 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+15=21 ;
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 11:50:12 PM
Will: 13

Ayotnom says, "To the docks then."

To the man he mouths the words, "I see you" while doing the hand gestures of pointing to himself, then his eye then the man.

Ayotnom keeps his eyes on the man and is ready to try to trip him up again should he try any funny business whilst on their way to the docks.

Perception: 26
Readied action : Trip attempt against the man should he try any funny business - 21 vs CMD

DM Mark - "I think I saw a tavern down by the docks."
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 2:40:20 AM
Wil gives the boy a couple more gold and suggests perhaps heading to a market instead of the docks. The boy bites one of the coins and says, ”Pleasure doin’ business with ya pal.” He runs off into Grubbertown.
[b]Falco says, "The docks make sense. Our group is recognizable, to say the least, so no need not to head to the Rose."
Mak says he thinks he recalls a tavern down by the docks. He asks the man about Dirt City and the City Below.
Rolth says to the Petals and the new guy, "I've got a better idea. Let's duck in this closest tavern with our new friend, and here is how it is going to go. We set you up with a few rounds. You enjoy those for at least an hour. If you come out before that, we might still be there, invisible again, and you never get to enjoy an ale or anything else ever again, if you catch my meaning. Everybody understand that?"
Kiwina is grateful that at least the old woman understood him, even if she did not agree. He goes along with the others.
Tsak winks at the man as he’s dragged off by his wife. The man flashes him a thumbs-up. He goes along with the others, keeping a sharp eye out for anyone else following of looking for trouble with the group.
Ayotnom gestures to the man, indicating he sees through the man’s disguise. He also keeps a sharp eye out, and stands ready to trip this guy again if he causes trouble.

Wil recalls there are several markets in Dirt City, but the nearest is the Scrum and sits next to the docks. The Scrum is a busy market, frantic at times. They deal in all kinds of black-market goods and transactions - usually goods a little hot even for Dirt City, things arriving captains are anxious to get rid of quickly.

As you go, you find there are a few in Grubbertown that seem to be following you, seemingly out of a combination of curiosity and boredom. The boy Wil paid is among them now.

The man answers some of Mak’s questions. His answers are brief.

“The Houses? Well, there’s six of them - The House of Keys, the House of Knives, the House of Teeth, the House of Cloaks, the House of Wolves, and the House of Darts. And there’s the Prince of course.”

“The City Below? Well, you can go there I guess, but it’s mostly just families down there. There are some inns and taverns I suppose. I doubt they’d have much you folks would want.”

“What House are you with, anyway?”

As you head toward the docks, you skirt the Scrum. You pass hawkers of all kinds of things, some making claims of exotic skins from sentient creatures, elixirs said said to extend life or make you invulnerable in battle, books containing forbidden knowledge. One seller has some diminutive flying humanoids in carefully crafted lanterns, some with dragonfly-like wings and green skin, others that glow brightly and have moth-like wings. The small creatures glance at you from their lantern prisons as you pass.

Apart from your few following fans from Grubbertown, you are ignored by others as you go. Tsak and Ayotnom notice that your group seems to attract the gaze of many as you pass, these folk are quick to avert their eyes with a practiced appearance of ignoring you.

You may recall that when you first arrived and asked around the docks, you heard about a number of taverns/inns over in Dockside: The Garrote, Smuggler’s Hideaway, Gone Fishing, and The Codpiece. You were told there were some in Grubbertown too, but advised not to go there. They also mentioned there was a new one in the Burn. Then there was the Buttering Ram in Moontown, but that’s not really at Dockside.

Or you could go to the Rose as Falco suggested.

Where do you head?

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 8:18:38 AM
"Moontown's close," Kiwina suggests, although Dockside is closer. He's not keen on pursuing their business with this man where they or the crew might want to relax later. "It may mean backtracking a bit, but not as much as the Burn would."

The man selling what Kiwina assumes are intelligent fey creatures disturbs him. He considers options for freeing some of the creatures, but doesn't do anything yet.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 9:40:28 AM
Falco follows along keeping to the middle of the group at this point. He is not overly concerned where they are headed be it the boat or a tavern. Anything off the street for a bit will work.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Hand|17/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,PS,WF,WS)**|1d3+6(20)x2))
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 10:04:58 AM
Mak becomes suspicious when Rolth suggests a closer tavern and the conditions. He decides that is an excellent idea. "Hear that old bean, his lordship the great Sphinx of Alberoth is gonna buy you a few rounds. I suppose that's better than the curse he put on the last gentleman."

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 2:55:02 PM
Elyas just shrugs and goes along with Kiwina's suggestion for which tavern to go to. The man seems to be cooperating for now, but that could always change.

Don't worry about our House. We caught you, means we get to ask the questions. If you're helpful, maybe....maybe we'll give you enough information to bring back to your boss to keep you from getting in trouble. Elyas says to the man when he asks about what house they represent.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 5:42:35 PM
"How about we share a drink on the Rose with some of our Bramble-taur brothers? You volunteered to follow us, now let us have a conversation with some drinks. I have a feeling you are of no danger to us and we are not a danger to you."
"We are friendly... " Wil suddenly changed subjects. "I've been to the City down below.. I don't like it there. It makes me feel strange. I get very uncomfortable. They don't like it either.. "
Wil sighed and disappeared near the rear of the group.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 7:28:10 PM
"Hey guys, can we stop talking about anyone that we know, anything we own, or anything else that might help this thug and his buddies come after us and our friends later? Pretty please?" Rolth grumpily goes along to the tavern, where hopefully sanity will prevail for at least a few minutes.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Sickened, Stung
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 8:59:05 PM
Tsak gives Mak a blank stare and says Yeah, you heard the lion, leave the Great Sphinx out of it! Moontown it is, to the Ram lads..
By now he's pretty sure that the guy in the disguise is wandering how he ever got caught by these clowns. As the party doubles back Tsak is now in the lead. He does his best to lead the group to the Buttered Ram where they can all have a pint and a nice chat.

DM Mark - "It may mean backtracking a bit."
Thursday May 4th, 2023 2:29:27 AM
Kiwina suggests the tavern they know in Moontown.
Falco follows along. He doesn’t care what the destination is so long as they get off the street.
Mak refers to Rolth as the Great Sphinx of Alberoth, and that he will buy drinks in the nearest tavern.
Elyas tells the man not to worry about that house the group is with, suggesting they may give the man some information in return for his cooperation.
Wil suggests going back to the Rose to have a drink aboard ship with the groups bramble-taur brothers.
Rolth growls, "Hey guys, can we stop talking about anyone that we know, anything we own, or anything else that might help this thug and his buddies come after us and our friends later?”
Tsak suggests going to the Buttering Ram in Moontown, and takes charge to lead the group there.

Heading to the Buttering Ram reverses your course away from the docks, and you skirt between the edge of Grubbertown and the Scrum.

- As you do, you hear a hawker in the Scrum that claims to be selling deeds to businesses and properties in New Elenna. Funny, he doesn’t look like a real estate agent.

- You pass someone claiming to sell weapons enchanted to always miss their target - "Excellent for screwing over that special someone!"

- You go by a stall, and the man there tries to entice you to look at his selection of unicorn horns and hides, which he says are useful in healing magics as well as many other things!

At this point, your little entourage from Grubbertown seems to lose interest and disperses.

Continuing on to Moontonw, you make your way to a fine, big manor house, with a gated inner courtyard. As before, the gate is closed. Attached to the house outside this gate, you see the tavern you visited before. Above the door is a carved sign - a battering ram, coated in butter with several men trying to hold the slippery ram.

It’s midday. As you enter, you see a few patrons, half of which are halflings. There is a gnome in the corner. You see three elves talking rather furtively amongst themselves at one table. They stop as you come in. Two beastfolk, both badgers in appearance look in your direction and nod.

As before there are a variety of seating options - some higher chairs that would let a small character sit comfortably at the tables, as well as some larger, low chairs an cushions that would accommodate taurs. Falco is also surprised to smell some familiar smells - this place serves halfling food! You also detect the smell of brewing beer here.

Tombo Greenhand, whom you’ve met before walks over. A human, he’s a young man, tall and thin, with sandy red hair and blue eyes. He is dressed in halfling-style clothes: fine shirt, waistcoat, shortened trousers, and bare feet.

He wipes his hands on his apron as he says, "Ah, come in, come in and welcome back. How can we serve you?"

The man with you scans the room, seemingly not surprised by the place or the folk there. He says nothing, his face impassive.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday May 4th, 2023 2:42:19 AM
Ayotnom asks, "Are we sure this place was a good idea?"

He has his reservations about this, especially while the Tide is out of town. He doesn't want to give anything away to the thug they have in tow but he's worried about the safety of those affiliated with the Tide considering that yes, they as adventurers could probably defend this place now if it came to it, but they weren't going to be here forever.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday May 4th, 2023 8:04:30 AM
As they walk in Falco picks up the familiar smells again. "I love this place. We should make this our unofficial base in town." He gives a brief wave to the two beastfolk though he still feels more kinship with the halflings.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Hand|17/-/-/-/-|(WN,BS,PS,WF,WS)**|1d3+6(20)x2))
Thursday May 4th, 2023 10:34:42 AM
Mak wasn't quite sure of Rolth's plan and he didn't know if this man had any allegiances to the teeth or some other house, so he trusted the liontaur's plan. As soon as he walked in he smiled and grabbed an ale for himself and Tsak and then turned to hand the drink to his drinking buddy.

"What you reckon?" he asked the tall Half-orc.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday May 4th, 2023 12:10:21 PM
Elyas scans the room for a good spot that could accommodate their fairly large group. Preferable one with an empty table next to it to limit how many others hear the conversation, but really people here seem to be good at minding their own business, and their 'guest' doesn't seem like he's going to cause a big scene.

Elyas orders two ales, and hands one to the stranger once they have a spot

"so, how about it then? you tell us who you are and what you're trying to learn from us, and we'll see what we are willing to share in return, savvy?

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday May 4th, 2023 12:34:26 PM
"Excellent!" Wil says with a smile. "Can we get some drinks and make sure you remember that guy, he's important. We want him comfortable."
"Ok, let's have a conversation," Wil says once everything is settled.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+20=33 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2023 7:52:53 PM
Elyas seems to have the questioning in hand, so Rolth sidles over to Tombo and gives him a whispered warning all while seeming outwardly cheerful, "This fellow is probably a spy for the Teeth, you know, those Ga'al heartseed smuggling scum. They seem to be upset that someone got their pet beholder stoned. He might cause a bit of trouble, so maybe some of your handier friends might want to be hanging about. About the best we can hope for is that we go on our way, and he doesn't follow us as we go. Don't see the point in killing him, unless he makes us. But you seem to be in charge of the place while the Tide is out, so I welcome your thoughts on how to handle the fellow, given that you know the political landscape better than us visitors do."

(Bluff = 33 to look casual about the whole thing)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday May 4th, 2023 8:10:16 PM
Kiwina was sure that they weren't following the social norms of this place. But since they were here now, there was no reason not to dine well. "We trust the judgement of your chefs."

He listens to how their guest responds to Elyas.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=32 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2023 11:16:09 PM
(OOC: Checking In)

Ayotnom says, "I'll have your strongest ale"

He continues to watch their new "friend" for any funny business

Perception: 32

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Sickened, Stung
Friday May 5th, 2023 1:10:07 AM
Tsak takes the ale offered by Mak. I reckon you better keep them flowing if we hope to get any info out of our guest. We'll see if a good meal and some heady ales will loosen his lips.

Tsak has a quick sip and then carefully positions himself where he can see the door and also intercept the guest should he decide to leave quickly. He'll partake of some food and a little drink, but this is bis.

DM Mark - "I'll have your strongest ale"
Friday May 5th, 2023 2:19:19 AM
Ayotnom wonders if it was wise to bring a problem here, particularly with the Tide out of town. He keeps a sharp eye out.
Falco is glad to be be back in the Buttering Ram, more for the halfling flavor to the place than anything else. He waves to the anthropomorphic badgers.
Mak is quick to grab and ale for himself and for Tsak.
Elyas finds a table near a corner away from others. He also grabs two ales, giving the other to the stranger. “So, how about it then? you tell us who you are and what you're trying to learn from us, and we'll see what we are willing to share in return, savvy?”
Wil lets Tombo know the new guy is important, and someone that should be made comfortable. He orders drinks for the table.
Rolth leaves the table for a moment to whisper to Tombo, "This fellow is probably a spy for the Teeth, you know, those Ga'al heartseed smuggling scum. They seem to be upset that someone got their pet beholder stoned. He might cause a bit of trouble, so maybe some of your handier friends might want to be hanging about. About the best we can hope for is that we go on our way, and he doesn't follow us as we go. Don't see the point in killing him, unless he makes us. But you seem to be in charge of the place while the Tide is out, so I welcome your thoughts on how to handle the fellow, given that you know the political landscape better than us visitors do."
Kiwina is concerned the Petals aren’t following the social norms of this place. Still, that's not a reason to not eat well while here.

The stranger scans the room as you enter. Sense Motive DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {The stranger you brought with you seems slightly more relaxed as you enter this place.}

Rolth is able to look casual in his conversation with Tombo, but Tombo is quite alarmed. He stares at this new person, and then scowls at Rolth as he replies quietly (but not in a whisper), ”Now see here, I don’t much care who you are, I’ll throw you out myself if you're here to cause trouble. I mean it. The houses know better than to cause trouble here. Best you heed that as well.”

Tombo countenance quickly recovers as he returns with Rolth to your table to get you what you need. Soon there are drinks and food aplenty.

The stranger may not have overheard everything, but he seems to understand well enough. A half smile crosses his face at Tombo’s reaction. ”Seems you folk really are new here. So here’s some free advice to show my good will. Causing trouble in this place will likely bring down the wrath of the Tide and the Prince on your heads. And maybe even the houses. There’s a negotiated truce between the Tide and the houses. Sort of a live and let live agreement that works rather well.

“Who am I? You can call me Grif.

“Why was I following you? To find out where you’re from and where you’re going.

“As far as what I want to learn from you, I’m glad you asked. Why did you break into a Teeth warehouse and kill the creature and the guards there? What business did you have there? What were you looking for? Who sent you to do this? You say you’re not with a house, but I find that hard to believe. Someone told you to go where you did. Who was that someone?”

Ayotnom is brought a strong, flavorful ale as requested, and he is pleasantly surprised to find the tankard fits his large hand. He notices that the gnome in the corner keeps a sharp eye on your group but tries not to be noticed. He looks at Tombo for a moment before he gets up and leaves.

The elves return to their argument. The halflings and the badgers seem somewhat intrigued by your unusual group, and occasionally glance over as they continue with their conversations.

Soon, three humans in leathers enter and take a table away from yours. They seem to look at your group for a bit and order some drinks. They have no weapons. Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {They have plenty of knives hidden about them, and perhaps some other sharp things as well.}

The food and the drinks are good. There is no entertainment this afternoon.

Two halflings come over and challenge Mak and Tsak to a game of darts. (If you accept, roll three ranged attack rolls each.)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+17=27 ; d20+24=38
Friday May 5th, 2023 7:07:10 AM
Rolth sees "Grif" relax as we enter, which tends to corroborate his later assertion that this place is not one for causing trouble. Which is good, because that was the whole point of his private aside with Tombo, who has clearly misunderstood. "We're not going to cause trouble here, Grif, but you on the other hand can't be trusted not to. Fancy disguise, sneaking around town spying on people, and drawing a blade when confronted for this suspicious behavior. So how about we stop with the accusations and enjoy some food and drink in peace before going our separate ways. No muss, no fuss, and no violating local custom here in this fine establishment, which is just teeming with sharp bits." This last with a casual glance towards the humans that just came in.

(Sense Motive = autosuccess
Perception = 27, success
Diplomacy to chill everyone out = 38)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=17 ; d20+20=26 ;
Friday May 5th, 2023 8:48:42 AM
(Sense motive = 17, perception @ +20)

"What is it with city folk -- " Kiwina begins, even though he's the tourist here, before changing his approach. "We may not be from around here, but you should be answering our questions. Who are you, and why were you following us?"

Kiwina enjoys the food while he waits for an answer. He also studies Grif, trying to assess his likely abilities and health. (Perception = 26)

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33|Dart|26/-/-/-(RS)/-|(,BS,PBS)**|1d4+9(20)x2)) d20+10=26 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+26=34 ; d20+26=34 ; d20+26=33 ;
Friday May 5th, 2023 9:09:12 AM
Mak was following the conversation closely and had almost decided to take Tsak and slip out to update the keys about their task when he was approached and challenged to darts. He looked over at the others and saw they were engaged with their tail, so he had a minute.

"Ok. Let's see, this end goes into the target, right?" he said in an attempt to seem humble as he stepped to the line. Mak took his time with each throw as he carefully lined up each shot and tossed the dart towards the target. Each Dart struck home dead center.

"Look at that!" Mak exclaimed. "What luck!"

OOC:
Sense Motive +10, Roll 26
Perception +17, Roll 23

Edit: I messed up with the mod, adjusted rolls below. Results are the same.
Darts, Attacks. Roll 28, 28, 27

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+13=29 ; d20+18=34 ;
Friday May 5th, 2023 9:51:41 AM
{Sense Motive: 29} {Perception: 34}

Faclo picks up the body language of their new companion as well as the armed nature of the newcomers. He listens for a moment and then moves to watch the game of darts while keeping an eye on the new comers.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday May 5th, 2023 8:36:46 PM
“We are not really a convert group, are we?” Wil adds watching as they lost an audience but now quickly gaining a new audience.
“What house are you with?” Wil redirects the question back to Grif.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday May 6th, 2023 1:14:23 AM
Tsak politely declines the game of darts. He replaces Grif's drink when its done, trying not to look too menacing when he does so. Otherwise he stays silent and just watches whats going on around him.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Saturday May 6th, 2023 1:11:16 PM
Elyas does not answer Griff yet, but is interested in who sent the man

"so you have been following us since we left the warehouse, or were you sent to keep an eye on us before that?are you with the House of Teeth, or another interested party?

Elyas assumes it is probably the latter, as a Teeth agent would probably be doing more than just watching them after they took out a beholder that was under Teeth guard.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Saturday May 6th, 2023 5:40:35 PM
“We are not really a convert group, are we?” Wil adds watching as they lost an audience but now quickly gaining a new audience.
“What house are you with?” Wil redirects the question back to Grif.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Saturday May 6th, 2023 10:07:37 PM
Ayotnom casts message on the group minus Grif and excuses himself to the privy. When he's away from the table and the gnome he whispers to the party, "Hey guys, There is a gnome in the corner scoping us out."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=24 ;
Saturday May 6th, 2023 10:53:45 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=24)

The sudden appearance of Kiwina's voice in Tsak's head causes the ranger to jump a bit. He hadn't seen the big guy cast the spell, some notice would have been nice.
At the mention of the gnome Tsak takes a closer look around the room and becomes aware of the preponderance of knives on the group of men a couple of tables across.

Gain entrance to warehouse = tick
Deal with the monster within = tick
Lie low after the gig = improvement required.

Tsak can see this thing going sideways if the Petals aren't careful, and he's suddenly thinking it was a mistake to bring Grif to their favorite watering hole in Dirt City.
Hopefully the pubs reputation as independant of the Houses will keep everyone's murderous instincts at bay.

Sure. That'll work.

He checks his kukri is in place and makes sure he can reach and draw his sword if required.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday May 8th, 2023 12:53:41 AM
Ayotnom does his business and comes back (OOC: checking in)

DM Mark - Grif
Monday May 8th, 2023 1:15:44 AM
Rolth tells Grif he cannot be trusted and admonishes the man for his sneaky behavior.
Kiwina seems annoyed with Grif, telling him, ”you should be answering our questions. Who are you, and why were you following us?"
Mak steps up to the darts and feigns unfamiliarity. Then he throws 3 bullseyes without even trying.
Falco misses nothing. He watches Mak humiliate the halflings and keeps an eye on the three rogues that entered.
Wil asks rhetorically if the Petals are a covert group. Then he asks Grif what house he is with.
Tsak sees Mak’s throws and declines the game of darts. He gives Grif another ale. Grig nods to Tsak.
Elyas asks Grif if he followed on his own or if he was sent to follow the Petals. He asks if Grif is with the House of Teeth.
Ayotnom casts a spell in the tavern, which draws some attention, and then leaves to the privy. Once there, he sends a whispered Message to 6 of his 7 friends, warning them that the gnome that was sitting in the corner was scoping them out.

Grif regards Rolth for a moment. ”I can see why sneaky behavior may offend those that broke into a warehouse and murdered the guards.”

He continues to group, ”I told you who I was and why I was following you. And yes, you could say I work for the Teeth. You murdered two of my friends. Now, friend, you said you would answer my questions if I answered yours. Why did you break into a Teeth warehouse, assassinate the creature there and kill my friends? I know why I was there, what was your business there? What were you looking for? Who sent you to do this? This was not some random act of larceny, because you didn’t break in to steal anything. So who told you to go to that warehouse?”

“Oh, and thanks for the meal and the beer.” (This last part is not sincere.)

The elves and the humans stop talking and look at you. The half-dozen or so halflings don’t seem to care much.

The two halflings with Mak stare at the dart board for a stunned moment, their mouths hanging open. Then their eyes narrow as they look at Mak.
”Awright, what’s your deal?”
“Yeah, you’re using magic, aren’t you.”
“That wasn’t just luck.”
“He’s trying to scam us, he is.”
“Yeah, you owe us a beer.”
“Yeah, and show us how you did that.”
Then another halfling scurries over and says, ”Yeah, me too. I’m with them. You owe us three a beer.”
The three look expectantly up at Mak.

You see the gnome return with a rather burley looking female dwarf. A large smith’s hammer hangs from her belt. The gnome returns to his seat in the corner and the dwarf has a whispered conversation with Tombo before getting two ales and going to sit with the gnome. This pair scans the room.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+24=32 ;
Monday May 8th, 2023 6:43:08 AM
"We did not break into the warehouse, we walked right in. And I defy you to show otherwise. As for murder, we did but defend ourselves when attacked, both by your brigand friends and the creature there. As for the creature there, we did not learn what it was from any house, but rather from our own intelligence sources. And having learned that those who control the warehouse had brought in a beholder as an ally, well, we are big darned heroes, so we knew we must investigate this potential threat to all decent folk. The beholder then attacked us, and we destroyed it, which I think it quite proper. If I serve anyone, it is no house, but rather Domi the Defender. And quite proud of that too. Maybe you should rethink your life choices and serve something bigger than a House that would join forces with such a great evil."

(Diplomacy = 32, directed at least as much at our audience as at the spy)

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Monday May 8th, 2023 8:10:19 AM
Mak looked down at the haflings and nodded. "It's true. I might be under the blessing of Domi, Wardd, or the Warper Sar, so you deserve not only a beer but a decent snack as well. Let's see what they have here that my pocket can provide, ok?"

Mak knew he was carrying about fifty gold, so he reckoned that these three haflings would wipe him out in short order. Once the food was ordered, Mak patted Tsak on the shoulder, saying simply. "Watch who follows." as he stepped outside to get some fresh air. Once the door closed behind him he stepped around the corner and watched the door for pursuers. If after a few minutes no one exited the Buttering Ram, Mak started to make his way to Keys territory.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 3 hours | Condition: Just a scratch | |

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=15 ;
Monday May 8th, 2023 9:45:24 AM
Wil sat, knowing his pension to say irrelevant things, mostly quiet.
"Shhh" he said aimed at the opinionated voices in his head.

He listened worried about the elevating tension in the room. He searched for a quick exit or a way to distract and help the group escape if needed.
(Perception: 15)

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday May 8th, 2023 9:56:34 AM
It is as Rolth says, we came here to this city looking for information related to happenings outside of this place. We are not associated with any house, but have come to investigate a threat to our homeland. Instead of finding our answers we stumbled upon information about a mythical evil monster being smuggled into a warehouse. we went in to have a look to see if the rumors were true, and were attacked by the thing. So naturally we had to defend ourselves and kill it.

Elyas looks to the others to see if any of them know what to do now. we have a Teeth agent here, who knows we killed the Beholder. We can't let him go back to his masters until we get what we need... so what to do with Grif in the meantime??

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday May 8th, 2023 10:56:41 AM
With the dart game done Falco has nothing to do but return to the group. He is not going to get involved in this discussion even though he fears it is not going well from the start. He knows a beholder could not be allowed to exist in the city though he does feel he should not have killed the guard.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=19 ;
Monday May 8th, 2023 8:14:57 PM
Ayotnom returns to the party and orders another beer.

He scopes out the Dwarf with the gnome. (Perception: 19)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=14 ;
Monday May 8th, 2023 8:23:54 PM
"I don't remember promising to exchange information, only to leave you unharmed if you spend an hour getting drunk after we go." Kiwina hopes at least that the story of a beholder being in town gets some consideration from the patrons here. He attempts to get a read on the room. (Sense motive = 14, not going to get a hunch that way)

DM Mark - Grif
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 3:30:21 AM
Rolth says the Petals did not break in. They just walked in, and defended themselves. And since the creature in there was a beholder, the Petals must be heroes! Then he encourages Grif to rethink his life choices and follow Domi.
Mak admits to being under a Divine blessing. He buys the halflings some beer and snacks. Then he asks Tsak to see if anyone follows him and he slips out the door to head to the Keys territory.
Wil managed to shush the voices in his head. He worries and looks for a quick exit, but all he sees is the front door to this place and a couple of windows.
Elyas repeats what Rolth said, referring to an evil mythical monster, and asserts they were only defending themselves.
Falco worries the conversation with Grif is sliding sideways.
Ayotnom returns from his trip to the privy. He looks over to the gnome and the dwarf in the corner.
Kiwina says, "I don't remember promising to exchange information, only to leave you unharmed if you spend an hour getting drunk after we go." He hopes others overheard the discussion about the beholder.

Ayotnom can see that the gnome is keeping a general eye on the room, sipping his ale. The dwarf, however, seems to be staring in the Petals direction. Is she looking at the Petals, or their guest, or both? He looks back at her, since she’s not shy about observing the Petals. Ayotnom thinks he remembers her from the Petals’ visit to the adjoining courtyard before - something about her running a leather working place.

Kiwina suspects that the humans are listening to the conversion coming from the Petals direction. He’s not sure about the elves, though they are quieter now than they were before. The halflings seem to be discussing things among themselves.

Speaking of the halflings, the three friends Mak made gather up their food and drink and follow Mak out of the tavern.
”Hey, where you going?”
“Can we go?”
“Yeah, we’re pretty good company. I mean, we’re not as good at darts as you are.”
“Say, while we go, tell us what else you’re good at?”
“Yeah, how about belching. You good at that?”
Then one of the halflings lets out a pretty long belch. They look expectantly at Mak.

Grif replies to the Petals protestations of innocence. ”Sure. Whatever you say. You used magic to enter a warehouse and then killed everything in there in self defense. Anyway, you need me to stay here an hour after you leave? Sure - leave some money for beer and be on your way. Unless you need to kill the people here in self defense before you go.”

Two more dwarves enter the place, shout a greeting to Tombo and sit down. Two beers are brought to them.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 6:50:23 AM
Tsak watches with a faint smile as Mak's entourage follow him out the door. They remind him of 3 annoyingly endearing creatures that the party met near a monsters lair a few years ago.
Snapping out of his reverie he focuses on the table where Grif and Rolth are vying for higher moral ground and the sleev-ed hearts of the inn's patrons.
At this point he's figured that the dwarf and gnome are with Tombo, so he splits his attention between the humans and the elves.
Tsak stays near the dart board where he's in the good position to surprise or flank anyone that makes moves toward the rest of the petals.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 8:02:49 AM
Falco would very much like this conversation over with and have the Petals on their way. Currently he is not seeing an upside for the group. 'If I was still a halfling I would ask those fellows to keep an eye on this guy for a bit. Not sure they would respond to a beastfolk.'

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+6=7 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 9:29:06 AM
"Feeling a touch gassy." Mak admitted. "You're welcome to walk along, but stay upwind." he laughed as he headed.

"I'm ok with a longbow." Mak offered. "And not too bad with this pig sticker." he said as he patted the rapier tucked into his belt.

"Hey, you fellas want to go back and set us up a round of ales while I take care of business? I'm paying." he offered as he pulled out a handful of gold coins. (20gp) "I shouldn't be long."

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 1:39:11 PM
Elyas looks at Kiwina and shrugs.

"I suppose that's that then. Hypothetically, what would it cost to not tie our names in with the warehouse break-in when you report back to the Teeth? I'm sure they would prefer that we don't go around advertising that the House of Teeth had a freaking beholder hidden away in their strip

he says that part just a little louder, so that it is possible others might hear, but not shouting it

And we would prefer to not have the House of Teeth coming after us while we finish our research trip in this fine city. The more trouble that comes our way, the more people will hear about the beholder. but it could be a lot simpler if we could convince you to hold on to your report for a few days until we are sailing away, you know?

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+4=6 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 5:20:38 PM
"Interested in our activities, do you know anything about these plans to use the Beholder? The creature seemed to have other ideas... in that, he was going to cause some problems. I really don't think having the creature WAS going to work out well for Dirt City. Such a disaster... and I'm sure a few of the patrons in this tavern would not be too thrilled to know you may be involved in killing their family."
(Intimidate: 6)
Wil suddenly goes off on a tangent regarding birds and windmills. He realizes he has lost all ability to control himself and steps away arguing with himself.

(Dang it.. I thought that was a good accusatory statement then ruined by a bad roll.. lol)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 7:35:01 PM
"Why are you called the teeth anyway? There has to be a story behind that." Kiwina ponders what the natural enemy of a beholder would be or what the other houses may have that this one sought such an alliance. Would the son of Vurm have been such an ally? They knew he could change his form. Kiwina does not, however, discuss dragons with Griff.

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire (used), Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+17=27 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 7:39:22 PM
After waiting to hear Grif's response to Elyas' proposal that he keep mum in response to us not advertising the Teeth's latest nefarius plot, Rolth is ready to go. Grif says that he will stay here for an hour if we pay the tab, and Rolth is willing to plunk down the coin to make that happen, putting it in Tombo's hands. If any of the Petals start discussing destinations or other plans before we exit the tavern, Rolth will shush them vigorously. He is pretty sure that he can drown out anything these smaller companions might be able to say!

Once well clear of the exit, Rolth will propose that the party watch the door from a hidden vantage point nearby for a few minutes, then head off. He will start a whispered conversation about where to go, proposing that we go back to our ship for now, since Mak is already headed elsewhere. As we begin to move, he will watch carefully for anyone tailing or otherwise paying the party undue attention.

(Perception = 27)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 11:18:15 PM
Ayotnom whispers to the group, "The dwarf with the gnome, she was in the courtyard earlier. I think she owns a leatherworking place."

DM Mark - Different Directions d20=9 ; d20=8 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 1:38:25 AM
Tsak watches as Mak and his followers leave. He keeps an eye on the human and the elves, not really trusting either.
Falco debates asking the halflings to keep an eye on Grif.
Mak warns the halflings of his flatulence, then he offers them 20 gold to drink and wait for his return.
Elyas asks Grif what it would cost to not tie the Petals to the warehouse break-in, and even suggests the Petals will keep quiet about the beholder if Grif withholds the info about the Petals.
Wil asks if Grif knew about plans to use the beholder, suggesting the creature was a threat to Dirt City.
Kiwina asks why the Teeth are called the Teeth.
Rolth lets Elyas discuss things with Grif. Ready makes a plan to leave and head back to the ship. He pays Tombo a few gold to keep Grif snacking and drinking for an hour. Thanks to Ayotnom’s Message spell, he can whisper things to Ahyotnom who can then relay the plan to the others.
Ayotnom informs the group quietly that the dwarven woman is likely the leather worker they saw in the Tide House courtyard earlier.

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The halflings like Mak’s company, and they seem ready to accept a flatulence challenge. But they are quick to take his money and promise to drink in his honor until his return. They go back in the inn. They flash a thumbs up to their friends and order some ales!

With Mak’s little helpers gone, he heads up alone toward the Keys’ territory. Past the Full Moon Market, and, … was it past Wardd’s temple? Yeah, he’s pretty sure it was. He’s looking for the place he…wait, which building was it - they’re all pretty similar looking. Hmmm. (Make two rolls for Mak, Survival or Knowledge Local, whichever he’s better at.)
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As Elyas lays out a proposal for Grif he thinks for a moment, which seems to require some effort on his part. Eventually he replies to Elyas, glancing at Rolth for a moment as he does. ”First, glad you agree that your crew broke in.

“Now, I figure for 100 gold, I’ll do my best to convince my House that going after you all would only bring more publicity to the ally they had in there. We were always a little weirded out by that thing anyway, so I can’t say I’m sad it’s gone. My friends on the other hand … well, that’s the job, right?

“As far as knowing who done it, well, you all don’t exactly blend in. The cat’s likely outta the bag on that one.

“As for that thing being a threat to the folks in Dirt City, that’s nonsense. That creature weren’t there for muscle. Nah, it was some sorta smuggling mastermind. It only dealt with the higher-ups, Vox or Horatio mostly. They were pretty proud of that monstrosity and will be pretty sore it’s gone. But still, the nature of that beast is prolly best kept under wraps, so I think I can convince them there’s not much profit in going after you lot.”

Assuming you offer him the 100 gold, he will take it and assure you he’ll be there a while.

Assuming Mak left, the rest of the Petals head out. They wait for a few minutes to make sure Grif doesn't follow them. He does not, at least not that they know, so the Petals make their way to the Rose to wait for Mak.

After an hour, Mak’s still not back.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 8:17:09 AM
"Sounds like a fair price for some discretion. You also may want to rethink your employment, a Beholder is bad business."

Falco is happy to be out of the inn and headed back to the Rose.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:40AO/32/22T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+7=15 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+10=30 ; 3d8+5=23 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 11:29:12 AM
Glad that his hafling friends were gone, Mak moved through the city in the general direction he thought best, stopping only to drink a potion of Foxes Cunning to sharpen his mind and a potion of Owl's Wisdom to make good decisions. Lastly, he dropped the ring back into his haversack, gloved his rapier, and since he was starting to feel a bit vulnerable he drank his potion of Cure Serious Wounds and saw that his leg completely healed.

Mak slowed to a stop. He felt like he might have made a wrong turn, so he looked about for landmarks. He thought he spotted the roof of a familiar building in the distance and buoyed by a sense of accomplishment he headed towards the Key tower.

OOC:
Survival +7, Roll 15(+2 OW)=17, 15(+2 OW)=17.
KS: Geography +10, Roll 30 (If that skill applies) (+2 FC) = 32
Potion: CSW +23 Hp

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Darkvision 2 hours, Foxes Cunning 3. Minutes, Owl's Wisdom 3 Minutes, | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+11=26 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 3:50:24 PM
Wil continues to argue with himself in the corner almost missing the group leaving. He follows. He sticks to the shadows trying out his new Stealth craftiness. (Stealth: 26) but he is still dressed differently so don't know how well that goes. Maybe he just blends into the crowds but has the ability to disappear in the shadows

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+20=27 ; d3=3 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+20=35 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 3:53:39 PM
Elyas thinks that what Grif laid out was probably the best they could hope for. He pays the man 100 gold and pushes back from the table. Elyas leaves with the others, leaving grif to drink and think for a bit.

they head back to the Rose and Elyas asks whoever ended up with them to let him examine the rings off of the Beholder.

[ooc ignore the d3, misclicked it. I think there were 3 rings?]
spellcraft on the rings once i have a chance:
ring 1: 27
ring 2: 37
ring 3: 35

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 8:07:31 PM
Kiwina is a bit surprised that Mak went off without Tsak, Elyas, or Wil. There's little to do about it now, except wait for him to return. Unless they all want to head towards the Key tower in hopes of finding Mak there.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+17=22 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 8:59:17 PM
While the Petals wait, Rolth is happy to hand over the ring that he picked up to Elyas to be identified. Rolth will try to assist Elyas with his own spellcraft rolls.

(auto success to aid another to give Elyas +2 on each spellcraft roll)

That done, Rolth paces, anxious for Mak to return with news. As time passes, he will check with Wil to estimate how long it should take Mak to return after a short visit to the House in question. His own guess is about three hours, so if Wil can't help him with the math, Rolth will want the party to go then to look for Mak, starting in the area where we would expect to find our contacts.

(Perception =22 to find Mak or spot trouble headed our way)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+10=19 ; d20+17=34 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 10:13:44 PM
(Survival=19, Perception=34)
Tsak begins to feel like he should have followed Mak out the door, two heads is always better than one. Oh well, a learning for next time.
He goes to find Esmerelda and the two of them locate a spot in the sun to wait for the fighter to return.

After a couple of hours Tsak is pretty fidgety, but given their recent incursion he doesn't want to split the party so waits till everyone is ready to go have a look for his mate.

When the party goes looking Tsak looks for physical evidence of Mak (Survival), starting as close to the Buttered Ram as the Petals are comfortable with. He also tries to get into his mate's head (Perception) to think what the bloke would do.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 11:30:14 PM
Before they leave Ayotnom tells Grif some of what they learned about Beholders from the WLA doing the best he can to sanitize the information so as to protect their source and ends with saying to the man, "Beholders are bad business and a threat to people in general."

DM Mark - Different Directions d100=90 ; d100=36 ;
Thursday May 11th, 2023 1:45:33 AM
Falco suggests Grif rethink his employment.
Wil tries out his new found stealth abilities. (Be sure to read up on both the Stealth skill and the Shadowdancer’s supernatural abilities with this skill. Send your DMs an email if you have any questions about how all this works.)
Elyas wants to look at the rings the beholder wore.
Kiwina is surprised Mak went alone to meet with the Keys.
Rolth help Elyas with his efforts. He begins to worry Mak is still gone as he thinks it shouldn’t have taken more than a couple of hours.
Tsak regrets a bit not going with Mak. But, being Tsak, he makes the best of things. He kicks it in the late afternoon sun with Esmerelda as the ship gently rocks moored to the stone dock.
Ayotnom shares what he knows about beholders with Grif, hoping he understand the gravity of the creature they were protecting. The man seems a little unnerved to hear what the thing could do and actually thanks Ayotnom for the information.
Mak moves into unfamiliar territory in an unfamiliar city. He drinks a couple potions to sharpen his wits and does his best to look for landmarks. He also drinks a healing potion.

Elyas will talk to his friends and find that Wil and Rolth both have a ring from the beholder. Mak has the third ring. In addition, Elyas looks at the headband the beholder wore (that your DM forgot to mention. D’oh!) He will find that the ring Rolth has is a Ring of Blinking, which would explain the beholder’s ability. The ring that Wil carries is rather unusual. It grants +4 to saving throws as a Cloak or Resistance but is a spotless item. And that headband? It’s a +4 Headband of Alluring Charisma. Pretty powerful items.

Things are relatively quiet at the docks today. Not in a creepy way, just in a slow commerce way. But it’s kinda nice. There is one ship manned by liontaurs unloading some cargo a couple docks over.

Where the heck is Mak - it’s been almost three hours. Maybe he got lost. Or maybe he’s back at the Buttering Ram drinking with those halflings.

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Meanwhile, Mak is lost. Or rather Mak is right here and it’s Drola that is lost to him. He can see Key Tower and he knows the building where the Petals met with Drola is somewhere nearby. He searches for a couple hours but can’t seem to figure out which one it was. He’s pretty sure he’s looked at some of these buildings now more than once. Drola seemed a bit secretive and kept a pretty low profile, so really it’s her fault that she’s lost. Given her reluctance to involve the Keys in affairs with other houses, he’s not even sure if others among the Keys would know about the mission she gave the Petals. He could pound on some doors. He could just start shouting “Drola”, but would she have even given her real name? Or maybe if he stays here long enough Drola will find him - it’s possible. Mak knows his skills are many, but it’s others in his party that really excel at this kind of a search.

(Rest assured that the DM is not trying to thwart you. Finding Drola is indeed difficult, especially for one person. Mak can continue to search, making either one Survival or Knowledge Local check per hour at DC 30.)

The afternoon stretches into early evening.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+17=27 ; d20+10=28 ;
Thursday May 11th, 2023 7:34:59 AM
"Wow, great items! Perhaps we should have folks wear some of them temporarily until we have everyone here to divide more permanently. Can I wear the headband for now?"

On the way off the ship, Rolth will ask Ramsey to tell Mak to stay aboard if he returns without us. We'll come back every 3-4 hours to check on him.

Once back in the city, he suggests just heading for the non-descript place where we first met Drola, seeing if Mak is there or they can help us find him without attracting attention, then circle out from there if needed.

(Perception = 27 for threats or Mak)
(Survival = 28 to help our more capable leads find the way)

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:40AO/32/22T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+15=18 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+17=31 ;
Thursday May 11th, 2023 8:24:15 AM
Mak could see the tower, so he knew he was in the right part of the city. When he left so quickly he hadn't thought of the warehouse meeting place and that nondescript building was proving to be a bit difficult to locate. The warrior leaned against a nearby building and closed his eyes as he went over the twists and turns of the streets in his mind. How hard could this be? He'd navigated much more difficult places in the past, here he just had a few blocks of streets.

Seraching his mind for the correct place, Mak just came up empty. He could turn back and seek help, but is friends were counting on him. Instead he walked into the square in front of the Key's Tower and withdrew his mandolin and his tabard. He turned the tabard inside out and laid it on the ground in front of him, dropping a silver coin on it to let people know what the cloth was for.

Gripping the instrument properly Mak started to play. After a few false starts he found a tune he was comfortable playing and between songs he took a moment to pick the next one. (taking 10 with each attempt - 17 on each check). He wasn't the performer that Rolth was, but he made a fair minstrel as he chose upbeat, happy tunes, sure to get people's attention.

He knew he would attract attention this way, so perhaps one of Drola's agents would spot him here to do the info exchange. As he played he looked out over the square looking for signs of Drola.

OOC:
A DC 30 check on Survival or KS: Local is impossible for Mak without burning through hero points.

Survival +7+8(Luck Bonus From Hero Point)=+15, Roll 18.
Perform +7, Roll 11
Perform +7, Taking 10, Roll 17
Perception +17, Roll 31
**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday May 11th, 2023 9:22:23 AM
Falco has no problem with Rolth keeping the headband and will not make much of a fuss about any of the items though the ring is exceedingly good.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday May 11th, 2023 10:00:52 AM
Elyas is impressed with the value of the items they lifted from the stoned Beholder. The blinking ability on the monster was quite difficult to deal with, but the practical uses were limited since it has the possibility of making the user miss too.

Elyas doesn't really need any of the items, as the defensive buffs should go to people who spend more time getting hit!

"we should definitely not split up now, we don't need anyone else going missing! Hopefully Mak is just off drinking or something. You don't think the Teeth got to him already do you? We should go meet with Drola, then search for Mak. Maybe one of her people has seen him.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20=17 ;
Thursday May 11th, 2023 5:39:36 PM
Wil drops his desire to do anything stealthy and just walks with the others. He looks for anyone familiar, Maybe he can get ideas on Drola's location or Mak's
(Know Local: 17)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+22=37 ; d20+6=17 ;
Thursday May 11th, 2023 11:16:39 PM
"I doubt anyone got to Mak, he's pretty able to take care of himself. On the other hand, you may be right about him having found a bar, Elyas."

When the others head out, though, Kiwina goes along. "Are we looking for Mak or Drola or both?" Kiwina decides that for now he is looking for Mak. Drola is more likely to find them than the other way around, assuming she intends to.

(Survival = 37 or 40 if tracking works in this environment; local knowledge = 17 looking for the place they met Drola)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday May 12th, 2023 12:07:56 AM
'Of course he's gone off to chat up some woman. Only reason to leave a perfectly good tavern, really. Or for gold. In this case it's both, so Mak is forgiven.' Tsak explains to Esmerelda as the two drag themselves away from their spot in the sun and join the search.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=29 ;
Friday May 12th, 2023 2:13:50 AM
Ayotnom says to Kiwana, "We should go looking for Mak."

He joins anyone in searching for their wayward companion.

Perception: 29

DM Mark - Different Directions d100=95 ; d20=13 ; d20=14 ;
Friday May 12th, 2023 3:02:46 AM
Rolth discusses the items found and wears the headband the Beholder had. As the party heads out to check on Mak, Rolth tells Ramsey to let Mak know to stay there if he returns. He says the Petal will check back at the ship every 3-4 hours.
Mak knew he was in the right area, but he didn’t think the building where they met Drola would be that hard to find. He takes another approach. He lays out some clothing on the ground and begins playing his mandolin, hoping that perhaps Drola or her agents will spot him.
Falco is good with the party using the found items.
Elyas is worried Mak is not back and that something might have happened to him. He suggests seeking out Drola.
Wil realized he might not be able to keep up with the party at a normal pace while moving stealthily. He looks for anyone familiar.
Kiwina is not worried about Mak’s safety, he’s more worried about his sobriety. Kiwina applies his Survival skills to seeking out Mak.
Tsak figures Mak was distracted by a tavern or a woman or both. He and Esmerelda trot off with the others.
Ayotnom heads out with the others looking for Mak.

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Mak’s efforts result in a few coins tossed on his cloth. He also gets told gruffly that performers usually do better at the docks, or the Temple of Wardd, or any of the markets. (You DM did and has been rolling a percentage chance for Drola to find Mak, but once again not this hour.)
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A couple things come from Wil’s efforts.

When Wil decides to use stealth, his friends will see him do something quite remarkable. He actually reaches out and draws nearby shadows to him, and as the shadows envelope him he is able to disappear from sight. Well, from the sight of normal people - most of the Petals can still see him just fine. Wil will find that trying to keep up with everyone does make it more difficult to remain hidden as he moves.

Wil is able to recognize a couple people on the docks that he knew from his time in Grubbertown. They give a grunt of recognition, and when asked about someone named Drola they’ve not heard of that person.

The party heads out. They make their way back to the Keyhole, the name for the area around Key Tower. Soon, they find a wandering troubadour playing his…wait a minute! That’s not just any wandering minstrel, that’s Mak. And from the looks of things he’s earning a bit.

By now it’s dusk. Torches are lit on the tower and lamps shine through some windows.

Soon though, with Kiwina’s survival shills and the assistance of others in the party, the Petals are pretty sure they have located that same non-descript doorway where they met with Drola before. They knock on the door and after a moment, a small girl you saw before opens the door. She says over her shoulder, ”It’s them Drola.” She lets you in. Drola is rises from a chair. There is a human dressed in leathers there as well.

Drola says, ”Ah, welcome back. You made quite a ruckus there in Smuggler City. If the rumors are true, you released some demons. So tell me what happened? What sort of creature was in there? Were they any witnesses? I see you all made it out alive, so that’s good.”

Drola will sit, but the human and the girl stand. There are places for you to sit and a pitcher of water. There are some cups that are probably clean.

(Ayotnom, Mak and Rolth can see through the little girl's disguise - she's actually a halfling.)

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+17=23 ;
Friday May 12th, 2023 8:38:30 AM
As soon as the petals entered the square and Mak spotted them he put away his mandolin and gathered up the coins from the ground. He flipped the tabard around and put it on, once more proclaiming his noble house for all to see.

"Greeting chaps! It seems that I can walk from Zarthmore to New Elenna and back without getting proper lost, but put me in a small city and I can't find my way past the Tavern." he called out as he patted each on the back when they approached.

Once reacquainted and they were on their way, Mak dropped his meager earnings from his performance into the most convenient beggars cup as they passed, including his one silver piece seed money.

At Drola's place Mak withdrew the three beholder eyestalks from his haversack and laid them on the table. "I believe one of us has claimed one as a trophy, but the other two can be used as proof that a dangerous and evil creature was being kept in the warehouse."

Mak didn't elaborate as he walked over and poured a cup of water, sniffed it, and decided that it would have to do in the absence of ale or beer. He then went to the door and leaned against it and watched the room while his friends conducted the meeting.

"Elyas, old bean. Can you mend this for me?" Mak said pointing to the line of vaporized material on his leggings. "Leg healed up jolly good, but fabric is still a might buggered up."

OOC:
Perception +17, Roll 23

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday May 12th, 2023 9:13:53 AM
Elyas rolls his eyes at Mak. The guy wanders off on his own, ends up playing music for money as if the party is in any need of small change, and then is more focused on damaged leggings than dealing with a representative of the local crime family.

yeah of course, I'll fix it right up when we get to the ship

in the discussion with Drola, Elyas says
"it is just as our source told us. the creature they had was a Beholder. Nasty creature. Seems it was not there against its will but was an ally of the Teeth. Something about running a smuggling operation with them. It didn't like that we snuck in and it attacked us. in the end we turned it to stone and killed its companions.

We got out and scattered before many guards could get there, but we had to kill a few guards or mercenaries that responded quickly. We grew a tail who worked for the teeth and knew what we did. We may have been able to convince him to keep our involvement on the down low, but no guarantee.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday May 12th, 2023 9:25:02 AM
"Some of the creatures that were with the beholder escaped but I do not think they will be an issue."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday May 12th, 2023 11:00:44 AM
Kiwina realizes upon seeing his haul that Mak is a professional troubadour, as opposed to their amateur Rolth. Something to keep in mind for later.

When discussing events with Drola, Kiwina adds that the tail Elyas mentioned gave them the name Grif, but they doubt it's correct. Kiwina is really more interested in the information they came to Dirt City to get.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29
Friday May 12th, 2023 3:40:37 PM
Rolth nods along to Elyas' description of the encounter with the beholder, adding, "The beholder called itself Volsuqelx. Claimed its role with the Teeth was to provide advice. Both it and the Grif fellow tried to get us to reveal which House we were working with, but of course we gave them no such information. Well, now that we have done what you asked, might we have our reward and information in return? That was 10,000 gold pieces, a magic item, and information about Nevras Canthil, including where he is and which House he is working with, if I am not mistaken."

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+10=20 ;
Friday May 12th, 2023 3:41:08 PM
Mak was thirsty, had been lost and not trusting himself to the streets of the city, but was in an area where he at least had some security. So naturally he had stayed put. His time on high alert had him in a peculiar frame of mind such that Elyas sarcasm wasn't lost on him. It made him wonder what he had done to earn such. He supposed that had he been successful and returned in a timely manner the reception would be better, but that didn't happen. The young nobleman thought he handled it well anyway, apparently that wasn't the universal opinion.

"As you wish, Elyas." Mak replied already not concerned if his clothing was repaired or not. He had extra, he just thought the walk back might be better and he less recognizable in undamaged attire. That he still bore the mark of a disintegration beam might alert someone, but he'd handle it when the time came.

Mak also noted Kiwina's appraising glance and held up a hand. "Don't go getting any ideas, I was playing simple tunes and old songs at that. Rolth is a master bard, and I just an amateurish hack compared to he. I didn't even keep the coin." he said at Kiwina's odd look.

"Hey, what's in this water?" he asked.

He hopes someone says "Water", to which Mak will reply sullenly. "yeah...."

OOC:
Sense Motive +10, Roll 20

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday May 12th, 2023 3:55:37 PM
Wil kind of stalks around a bit testing out the shadows in the corners, being weird... nothing new.
He listens to the conversation but doesn't participate

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Sunday May 14th, 2023 1:35:08 AM
Tsak puches Mak lightly in the arm Your shout.

Then he turns his concentration to Drola and awaits her reply to Rolth.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday May 14th, 2023 8:50:48 PM
Ayotnom says, "You're a halfling!?! I thought you were human."

Ayotnom says, "Well we bribed the guy with enough gold that he'd better keep his mouth shut. Remember I was the one that tripped him up in the first place. Otherwise he might have made a bolt for it without being forced to enjoy our company for that long."

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Monday May 15th, 2023 9:10:55 AM
"Yeah. Our cover is blown. We won't make good agents after this. Not in Teeth territory. We really make better enforcers than spies. I will say we didn't kill anyone that didn't try to kill us first. I'm allergic to that, ya know. Maybe even this water too." Mak said as he swirled the cup and looked at its dubious contents from his place at the exit.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday May 15th, 2023 2:20:32 PM
"We should tell here how we killed the creature," Wil says as he steps out of the shadows.
"It was an epic battle, maybe not epic but it was huge.. maybe not huge.. it was great."

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Monday May 15th, 2023 4:56:12 PM
"Epic for sure, exactly not like this water. I bet Rolth already has a song. You see Kiwina jumped on top of it and weighted it down, then Wil used this really long glove....I'd have done something, but from experience I don't mess with flying tiger, lions, and bears...um centaurs."

I'd leave right now, but I'd just get lost."

Temp DM SteveK Monday Post
Monday May 15th, 2023 5:37:12 PM
Ooc: Friends, apologies on only an Ooc post. Mark is on vacation and Jeremy had to leave the Wold suddenly. Im gonna take this weeks posts. Reading madly.

Would really help if all Players do a summation post on what they think they have done in Dirt City and what do they want to do next.

As ACDM, I approved the module, so should be easy for me to slide into the story once I know what is happening. I won’t be able to re-create exactly the ambiance or NPCs, so please forgive any slight personality changes to the fact of a new DM and not anything nefarious.

Temp-DM SteveK

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday May 15th, 2023 5:51:59 PM
Falco take a moment to think about all they have done since arriving. Eat chicken at a bar that specializes in halfling dishes. Go back to the same bar with a prisoner after killing a Beholder. Eating more of the chicken at various points. He mumbles "We should get more chicken."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday May 15th, 2023 7:39:49 PM
Kiwina shakes his head at Falco's suggestion. He does not enjoy Dirt City, and would just as soon get on with finding Nevras Canthil and following up on his connection with the dragon.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday May 15th, 2023 10:52:39 PM
Ayotnom is okay with the plans to get more chicken.

(OOC:
Ayotnom was effectively ineffectual in the fight with the beholder as he hung back and the passwall was temporarily blocked so he didn't really join the fight till late.
When the party split up he was able to trip up the person following them and they took a guest as they went to the Buttered Ram to discuss the next move.
The party bribed their guest 100 gold to keep them out of the report
Ayotnom is now with the group to locate Mak and it seems like they found Drola)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 12:04:49 AM
Well the chicken and beers were nice but that place was in teeth territory right near the warehouse with the dead beholder, might be best if we don't go there for a while.
The Buttered Ram is the halfling friendly place we've eaten at twice (really good food) and where we most recently left Grif - the guy who followed us after the fight at the warehouse when we killed the beholder.
We killed the monster that because Drola here asked nicely and, as Rolth pointed out, offered a reward including info on Nevris Canthil. Nevris is somehow linked to the necromancer who was associated with the chromatic dragon we killed back in the Taur Isles.
After the party left Grif we got split and Mak here spent several hours scoping out the environs of this meeting to make sure it was safe (OK he got lost and we had to come find him but alls well that ends well).
So now here we are, debriefing with Drola and hoping her information will allow us to find this Canthil guy so we can investigate who's pulling his strings.

Exhausted by his long speech Tsak slumps against the nearest wall and waits to see what will happen next.
Esmerelda sits at his feet, leaning into his leg. She stares a the halfling who is dressed as a child. The gaze isn't predatory, but might be a little unnerving as the cat is about the same size as the girl.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 6:44:44 AM
Rolth opens his mouth to speak, but shuts it in surprise as Tsak emits an unusually long, detailed, and accurate summary of our (mis)adventures in Dirt City. Rolth instead reflects on how poor the Eight Petaled Rose is at this subterfuge stuff. Suggesting to go back for chicken in Teeth territory, taking the spy Grif back to the Buttered Ram where we had a measure of safehaven, getting tangled up in House politics that we barely understand, following the madman Wil's lead in engaging with local factions, the list goes on and on. We did at least disguise and rename our ship to the Gilded Lily before entering the harbor, so that is something.

Rewards for the Petals. (Temp DM SteveK)
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 7:33:23 AM
Drola listens and watches as the Petals provide stories and proof. She smiles at Ayotnom’s startlement, and sets him straight. Drola is indeed a Halfling, only one of her friends at the doorway is a halfling pretending to be a child. (Sense Motive DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Drola’s eyes narrow at the name ‘Grif’: she has heard the moniker before! } )

”Sounds like you did well, and as promised, here is the 10,000 gold and a pair of Boots of Flying as well. The Teeth are a bad House and need to be taken down a peg or two. Weapons Running, Kidnapping, Smuggling Heart-Seeds… Nothing is too bad for them. “

“Oh, and I promised something else too, eh? What was it, what was it? Oh, yes, your mysterious name, Neveras Canthil, eh? He is currently working with the House of Darts. That House operates with some secrecy, so it has been difficult to find out exactly where he lives. But I have a map to what we think is his house.”

The map she lays out is a sketch that goes to an “X” in Dartville, not far from where the Petals are now in Keyhole.

“You should know that we don’t know much about Nevras. We think Nevras is human, but we’re not sure. We do know that he is a taxidermist of no mean skill. Many that have sought him out have gone missing. That’s why people usually broker deals with Neveras through the House of Darts, and they take a cut from payment for his work. His work? Usually it seems someone wants a trophy animal preserved, maybe a mantacore or a owlbear - we’ve heard he’s done such creatures. Sometimes, someone wants a favored pet stuffed. Rumors are he’s even preserved someone’s wife.

“Tell you what, report back to me about who or what Neveras is, and we’ll see you have a suitable reward. And if he should die in the process of your investigation, well, we wouldn’t shed any tears knowing that the House of Darts may be damaged in the process. And as usual, we’ll deny any involvement with you if things go sideways. But I’m sure it won’t come to pass for such capable adventurers as yourselves.”. She glances pointedly at Mak’s battle-damaged clothing, all but announcing to the Wold what the team has recently been doing…

She waits for the inevitable questions.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 8:12:35 AM
Mak thought about the events of the past few days. Let's see, they'd come here to find this Nevras fellow, actually contacted Drola here, and one thing led to another and they ended up on a Tooth Warehouse with this Beholder thing. After Elyas slew it in that flashy fashion only he was capable of, they left only to pick up a tail. Through means of intimidation and coercion they brought the tooth agent to the Buttering Ram. There Mak slipped out with the intention of not getting lost and failed miserably. It seemed the city and Mak's skill at navigating the streets made it impossible for him to get from point A to B. Mak had decided not to go anywhere without an escort.

So, while everyone spoke to Drola about the Tooths and Keys and Darts Mak picked bits of cauterized flesh from the frayed or melted edges of his leggings. Maybe he should have kept that coin from his performance outside Keytower. He did pay special attention to the mention of Heart Seeds.

"So you wouldn't happen to know where these Heart Seeds are being kept, would you?" Mak asked innocently, but with murderous intent.

At any rate it would be dark before they left here and getting back to the Gilded Lily at night was job not for him. In fact, someone might need to hold his hand.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 8:31:35 AM
Sure, thinks Tsak, lets have another house chasing us around the city, one just isn't enough.

Do we want to go and have a recce of the area on the map or do we need to go rest a bit and leave it til tomorrow? Tsak asks as he looks around at the petals. Tsak has lost track of time but it seems they've spent most of the day tracking down Mak. Surely they should lie low for a bit before sticking their heads back up and putting another target on themselves...

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=26 ;
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 9:17:18 AM
We already have one House on us after we broke in and turned their new ally into a really big paperweight. Maybe we go slower now and try to keep from getting more houses mad at us at the same time. We could do a real casual survey today but i think we should get some sleep and make a plan before we go in. And I still need to examine the other ring from the beholder. And fix Mak's tights!

To Drola Elyas says
"thank you for the information! and for sticking to your end of the bargain. Not every house would be so forthcoming. We will return once more when we know more about Nevras. taxidermy definitely seems like a good cover for a necromancer.

One thing caught Elyas' attention during the debrief (Sense motive = 26)
Do you know this man who was following us? Griff? What can you tell us about him?

[OOC: I think the group covered the plot of the module so far. We came looking for information about this guy who we think was working with the dragon siblings to create undead monsters near the Taur Islands. We were offered information in exchange for finding out what a rival house was up to. We met a sketchy guy in a dark alley who told us he saw a beholder go into that warehouse, so we did some recon and research on what a DnD monster was doing in the Wold.

We reconned the warehouse, then moved in while Drola's people distracted the guards. We entered with a passwall and fought a beholder. Elyas turned it to stone and the party took several eye stalks as proof of what we found, along with the magical items the monster had. we scattered and worked our way tot he docks, but picked up a tail. we captured him and convinced him (with words and money) to not tell the Teeth about who was responsible until we had time to get out of here. If he does bring heat down on us we'll advertise to anyone who will listen that the Teeth were working with an evil floating eyeball.

Then we lost Mak for a bit, found him, and gave our report to Drola.

Elyas has identified most of the magical items that were on the Beholder, but Mak had a third ring from it that Elyas hasn't looked over yet. the ones we know are a Ring of Blinking, a ring version of a cloak of resistance, and a headband of chraisma.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+10=17 ;
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 9:26:29 AM
"No! No! Absolutely not the House of Darts... " Wil shouts as he approaches.
"I will not do anything with the House of Darts... I will not go there... I did not hear what you said," He adds putting his fingers in his ears.
Wil takes a moment to settle everything in his head, he paces the floor and then speaks in a controlled tone.
"Your information is wrong. The House of Dart is not involved in this? They can not be."

In a completely different voice, "They have done this before Wilford. Conspiracies are their specialty."
"This is not the time or place," Wil whispers back. He is then quiet and continues to pace.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 12:41:34 PM
"Maybe we should align ourselves with the Tide and form the House of Petals and run all these other houses out of town. They all seem corrupt to me if they are letting heart seeds exist." Mak added.

Note to self...get checked for ingested heart seeds, or however these things propagate. He'd only ever seen the results, not the process.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+20=32 ;
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 6:33:53 PM
Rolth catches Drola's apparent familiarity with Griff, and watches carefully for additional insights as she answers Elyas' question about him and gives us this new mission. Rolth opines, "Let's go back to the ship to rest and recuperate. There is no hurry that we know of to go find Canthil tonight, and we are somewhat depleted from our earlier escapades. We might be looking for trouble yet, but it might find us."

(Sense Motive = 32)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=28 ;
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 7:15:06 PM
(Sense motive = 28)

Kiwina considers asking about the local entrance to the Catacombs in order to find some sort of disguise. But he gives up on the notion as he tries to figure out who he would disguise himself as, or how likely everyone else would be to do the same. He'll worry about more mundane preparations with the others later, when he can ask Wil about the Darts without the Keys around.

"Fine, Rolth. Rest before another day it is."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 8:36:43 PM
Ayotnom says, "So this guy is a taxidermist, eh? How does that fit in with that book that brought us here in the first place? I agree we need to go back to the ship and regroup, maybe do some brainstorming before we go after this guy."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 8:43:48 PM
"Don't love the idea of getting taxidermized. Lets make sure I don't fall prisoner or something, ok?"

Falco is joking, mostly... mostly.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 6:45:33 AM
Tsak skritches Esmerelda between the ears and stage whispers to her You heard him Ezzy, if things look bad you can geek the mage. Don't leave so much as a feather behind
Esmerelda's luminous green eyes look squarely at Falco and her tail twitches slightly.

Tsak is talking in jest, but it's hard to tell whether his feline friend got the joke.

Talking with Nevras (Temp DM SteveK)
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 7:33:26 AM
The heroes know that dusk was falling by the time they started their conversation with Drola: it will be dark soon, and many of the Petals suggest to rest at the Gilded Lily (fix battle damage, identify a ring, food, and rest) before checking out the place Navras Canthil 'might' live. (Know Geography DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Dirt City Above becomes a much more dangerous place at night.}

Drola doesn't seem to be in much hurry, answering questions as they are asked. She shrugs at Mak's question. "The Heart-Seed smuggling is only a rumor, but one that I believe. I could ferret this out for you if the price is right."

"The Houses always vie with one another, but usually secretively. Things like what you fought and this Nevras person are potential catalysts that could upset the balance, and keeping Dirt City from open warfare is of benefit to the House of Keys. And the Prince of Thieves. There is nothing you can do in Dirt City without offending at least one House and befriending another. Maybe after 'talking' to Nevras, your best plan would be to leave the City of Thieves for a while. Lay low."

Nevras shrugs off Elys' praise. "A bargain is a bargain. If we failed to pay on every contract, it would be bad for business! As for Griff, what can you pay for me to tell you about him? Kiwina gets the feeling this will be the response on his wondering where are the Catacombs, too.

Wilford shouts and mumbles, Falco and Tsak make jokes, and Mak suggests cleaning out Dirt City with The Tide. None elicit a response from Nevras.
..........

The Halfling stands and brushes off her vest. Clearly, the meeting is over unless the heroes have a last minute question or coordination.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 1:22:12 PM
Elyas stands as well, slapping his thigh and saying welp, guess we should head out

He is of the opinion that it would be better to just get back to the ship for the night and not linger. as we have seen, our group stands out quite a bit, and a stealthy recon of Nevras might just give us away. better to come back tomorrow with a better plan of action and a fully rested party

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 5:01:56 PM
"I need to think about this Dart connection," Wil says. "I think a night off would be good or maybe a night at the tavern, would be better? ... but would that resolve my issue with Dart.. ugh."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 5:42:51 PM
Falco is happy for a nights rest after the rather unusual day.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+4=9 ; d20+17=22 ;
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 6:40:45 PM
Rolth is glad that the Petals agreed to rest up on the ship rather than strike out for Canthil tonight. He will watch and listen carefully as we head back to the ship, what with this being a city of thieves and reprobates.

(Perception = 22)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 7:00:34 PM
Maybe we can ask Nevras about preserving a beholder, Kiwina thinks. Once they get back to the ship, he wonders about what sort of defenses the homes around the city must have. That's something Wil might be able to explain.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 9:17:09 PM
Ayotnom says, "Wait, wouldn't a taxidermist be a good cover for a necromancer? I mean they both need carcasses to do what they do right? I mean heck if this guy has been around for that long maybe he is undead himself right?"

Walking in Dirt City near Nightfall (Temp DM SteveK)
Thursday May 18th, 2023 7:14:58 AM
With no objections and no last-minute questions for Nevras, the two parties go their separate ways. Nevras and her team slip into the growing darkness, leaving the Petals to find their own way.

Purplish light still bathed the streets in a last vision among the growing shadows. The area of Dirt City known as KeyHole is quite a distance from the harbor where the heroes’ ship made berth. The quickest way would be to cut through Dartville and then the Backstab Quarter. Or they could retrace their steps past the Temple of Wardd and Arena, then through the Full Moon Market and Moontown. With the Tide’s writ in force in Moontown, that is probably safer, if longer…

Or maybe a different way. But it is clear that the heroes will need to decide on a plan, for Dirt City itself becomes an obstacle at night!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=35 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2023 7:18:49 AM
(Perception = 35)

Tsak can't think of any questions, so he gently pries Esmerelda off his leg and prepares to head with the rest of the Petals back to the ship.

On the walk back Tsak takes point. His head is on a swivel has he checks to see that no-one is following them (perception). He suspects that no opportunists would see an opportunity in 8 well-armed companions, but is aware that they do stand out and may have attracted unwanted attention with their recent exploits.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Thursday May 18th, 2023 8:27:21 AM
Mak stayed close to the others, but paused long enough to don his goblin seal of light. If they were accosted he'd be able to activate it so that he could see around him. Otherwise he trusted that the others knew how to navigate the city without getting lost.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=21 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2023 9:40:52 AM
[ooc: just so that it doesn't get confusing later: the woman we are talking to just now is Drola, Nevras is the alleged necromancer that we are going to try to find next. we have not spoken to him at all yet.]

Elyas takes up his normal position in the center of the group and keeps an eye out for danger.
Perception= 21

Teleportation would be a good option if the group wasn't so big! But after dealing with a Beholder, it is unlikely that anything between them and their ship would cause too much trouble for a group like the Petals.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=23 ; d20+13=16 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2023 10:07:23 AM
(Local - Know: 23)
Wil joins Mak and offers advice on moving through the city using his knowledge of the area. The voices and his actions seem to be calmer than usual.
(Perception: 16)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+17=22 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2023 6:16:43 PM
Rolth recommends taking the longer but safer path through Moontown. He too will keep sharp eyes and ears out for trouble on the way back to the ship.

(Perception = 22)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=22 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2023 9:17:06 PM
Ayotnom stays towards the rear and keeps and eye out for trouble (Perception: 22)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=25 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2023 9:39:49 PM
Kiwina is watchful as well (or intends to be, perception = 25).

He steers wide of the Buttering Ram if they head back through Moontown.

Dirt City Night Life (Temp DM SteveK)
Friday May 19th, 2023 8:38:52 AM
OOC: Ooops!! Yes, the Halfling was Drola Slipfoot, and the heroes and she were speaking about the taxidermist (necromancer?) Neveras. Thank you, all, for not getting confused with my last post! :-)
...............

With Rolth recommending the longer but safer path through Moontown, and having no dissenting votes, the Petals leave Drola's meeting area and retrace their steps past the Temple of Wardd and Arena, then through the Full Moon Market and Moontown. Tsak is at point, then Kiwina to help steer them past the Buttering Ram, then Elyas and Rolth, then Mak and Wil, with Ayotnom as rear guard.

The forum around the Temple of Wardd, normally full of beggars and other people seeking luck, is empty, only purposeful movement occasionally in the shadows and well away from the large, heavily-armed group. Walking by the Arena is equally uneventful, the crowds gone, the noise abated, and anyone about steers clear of the Petals.

Full Moon Market, however, is another story. There are no torches, no goods in the stalls, but there are a dozen or more groups: stealthily moving, talking low, or watching the other groups come and go from the market. One such group is noisier than the rest; a circle of cloaked figures pushing, slapping, and punching a ragged and dirty human about. Tsak, Elyas, Rolth, Ayotnom, and Kiwina can hear words above the general low chortles and slaps.
- "not safe for a Grubber at night, Nikki"
- "watch out, you might get hurt!"
- "shoulda got back to yer hole, ya Grubber"

Just as the group becomes aware of the one scene, the Petals are confronted by a second group consisting of four dwarves. One is clad in studded leather armor, and the others seem to be guards wearing plate mail. No other group gets near the Petals and the dwarves.

Perception
DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {You also notice dwarven two crossbowmen on nearby rooftops looking your way.}
Perception
DC 30:Highlight to display spoiler: {You see two humans in hiding behind you.}
Perception
DC 40:Highlight to display spoiler: {You spot two more people carefully watching you from nearby doorways.}

The four do not draw weapons, and one (unarmed) steps forward.
”Greetings Petals of the Eight Petaled Rose. I just want a moment of your time. I am Harroc with the House of Knives. It has come to our attention that you seek information in our fair city. Perhaps we can get you what you need? But tell me, why are you here and what do you seek?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=34 ;
Friday May 19th, 2023 9:49:14 AM
Seeing crossbowmen on the rooftops and a pair of men behind them, Kiwina figures this is an ambush. Not knowing yet whether the group will negotiate, fight, or flee, Kiwina contents himself with readying a spell (wind wall) to cast if the crossbowmen start to shoot.

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire (used), Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday May 19th, 2023 9:49:59 AM
Oops. . . Perception roll was 34.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+18=32 ;
Friday May 19th, 2023 9:52:07 AM
{Perception: 32}

Falco looks around quickly noticing the crossbow men and the humans behind them. He clicks his tongue and give a little wave then looks at directly at the crossbow men on the roof but not mentioning them.

"Greetings! It is always good to have a friendly welcome. Those two behind us with you as well my good dwarf?"

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+17=30 ;
Friday May 19th, 2023 10:44:03 AM
Mak noted the crossbowmen and the humans in the darkness, but paused when they were addressed by name. Rolth liked to throw that name about, so it was no wonder they knew.

"Another house." Mak grumped quietly to Wil. "I wonder what these guys want?"

Mak stepped forward. "No thanks, we have everything we need, right mates?." he replied without confirming they were or were not the Eight Petaled Rose. "We are here because as embarrassing as it is, I ventured into the city and got lost. My friends here found me and we are heading to our beds."

OOC:
Perception +17, Roll 30

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=34 ;
Friday May 19th, 2023 2:30:26 PM
Perception = 34

Elyas also spots the archers and the hiding humans behind the group.

"I know nothing in this town comes for free, so what is it that you are wanting from us? You offer information but then say you don't know what information we are seeking. How do you know you even have anything we need?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=32 ; d20+11=16 ;
Friday May 19th, 2023 4:42:22 PM
"Oh my gosh, the Knives, such big fans," Wil says suddenly while breaking formation and greeting the two hiding behind the group.
"You have a pen, can I have an autograph." He says as he attempts to drag one of the men out into the open. Not hostile-like.. cajolingly.
"Maybe a knife or is it Ka-nife?
(Diplomacy: 16)(Attempt to make the cajoling easier.. not sure if this is good or ok.. lol)
"Why don't you join us over here," he says trying to maneuver him closer to the Petals.
With this action, it's possible he did not hear the other Knive lead.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=11 ;
Friday May 19th, 2023 4:50:24 PM
(Ooc: add Bluff: 11 - to “suggest course of action”)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+17=18 ;
Friday May 19th, 2023 5:42:32 PM
Rolth blinks, having not noticed these fellows very well. He thinks that Mak and Elyas have made a good opening gambits, so he waits to see the results. He tries to look competent but not immediately threatening in the meantime.

(Perception = 18)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=19 ; d20+22=27 ;
Friday May 19th, 2023 10:39:02 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=19 nothing to see here)

Annoyed by the group of bullies who are tormenting the grubber a distracted Tsak re-focusses his attention on the four dwarves in front of him. Dwarves, with their oily words, empty promises and stupidly hard biscuits. The full grown ranger is suddenly cast back to that little half-orc who was stolen from his mother and forced to live as a slave for dwarven pirates.

Tsak is vaguely aware of other Petals talking and preparing spells. Good. He's going to concentrate on this self-important fellow in front of him, and if things go sideways this bloke will be the first to find out just what happens to smarmy dwarves when little half-orcs get all growed up and angry (Intimidation=27).

Esmerelda, sensing Tsak's unease, flicks her tail in annoyance. Her hackles rise and the already large cat seems to grow as she too focusses her gaze on the leather clad dwarf.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=35 ;
Sunday May 21st, 2023 11:35:34 PM
Ayotnom says, "With all these Houses running about I'm surprised 4 of them haven't decided to join together and become a Hotel...How does that even make sense?"

He asks the knives, "Are either those humans hiding behind us or Dwarves with crossbows on the roof with you?"

Dirt City Maneuvers (Temp DM SteveK) d20+17=25 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+17=27 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 7:27:40 AM
Confronted by the dwarf directly, the Petals react in various ways depending on their insight and personality.
- Kiwina readies a wind wall spell.
- Falco gives greetings and calls out the two lurkers behind the heroes.
- Mak grumps about Another House, and then gives both a very specific and generalized answer at the same time.
- Elyas provides his own observation and counter-offer without disclosing anything.
- Wilford turns to the two men hiding in the shadows and attempts to … well, nobody is quite sure whether he is trying to de-fuse or just con-fuse the situation!
- Rolth waits to see the results from Mak and Elyas.
- Tsak is annoyed by the group of bullies, and isn’t overly fond of the dwarves in front of him either. He attempts to stare intimidatingly at the lead dwarf.
- Ayotnom makes a joke, and calls out both the humans and the dwarf crossbowmen.

…………….

As Wilford approaches the two men with supposed words of admiration, they back off, keeping a 30’ distance between themselves and the rear-most member of the Petals. Wilford can’t get within hands reach, and they both appear to not believe a word he is saying (Sense Motive 30). How far does Wil want to pursue them?

Tsak’s stare makes Harroc squirm uncomfortably (25 vs 27, Harroc is Intimidated), but gamely musters answers to the other heroes’ questions. ”Ah, yes, well, yes. The men and dwarves are all mine. You see, we know your powerful reputation, and I just wanted some insurance."

"But," Harroc drives gamely on, "Getting lost in Dirt City is dangerous, and strangers often need protection. The House of Knives patrols the common streets of Dirt City and provides this protection, and we would be happy to provide additional protection to your very lovely ship, too.”

“Come, come! Everyone needs something. All we are doing here is determining what it is you need and at what price. I’m sure adventurers such as yourselves have often strong-armed people who desperately need your services to get the best bargain. The House of Knives has our own informants and keeps aware of the comings and goings in our beloved city.“

“Any large city has its factions. Sometimes it is rival merchant houses like Rum, sometimes rival clerical temples like Plateau City, sometimes smarmy politicians like Floating City. I’ve even heard there are factions along racial lines in the Taur Isles. I find it astonishing that you would think Dirt City is any different?”

(Sense Motive DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Harroc is looking to get 'protection money' from the heroes; either for themselves or for their ship.}

Wilford Only Highlight to display spoiler: { Wil knows that businesses who did NOT pay the Knives 'protection money' tend to be damaged more often then not. Whether the Knives do it themselves or just announce which businesses are free to rob is up for debate.}

(Sense Motive DC 27 Highlight to display spoiler: { The hero gets the insight that Harroc isn’t looking to fight, but is ready if a fight breaks out. He and his team are seeking to see if they can get any advantage in the situation of the Eight Petaled Rose visiting Dirt City. }

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=22 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 9:20:43 AM
Elyas sighs. He's seen this kind of interaction before in his days living under the care of a con man. (sense motive = 22)

"really? You went through all this trouble, with the snipers on the roof and all for a protection racket? Very original. I don't believe we will be needing your services in that area however. gods willing we will not be in town for much longer, and anyone who tries messing with our ship will find it really not worth the trouble. Whatever you might do to a ship not under your protection can't be worse than the monsters we have fought off of her in the past

Elyas remembers the fight against the school of Galvo. whatever they would face from a crime family here couldn't be worse than that, right? He does think maybe it would be prudent to set an alarm spell on the ship before setting out in the morning, just in case they need to teleport back to handle some ruffians.

"I do believe we have everything we need at the moment. if you had come to us a little earlier we might have purchased what we needed from you, but I do believe we have what we need from other parties. Better luck next time an adventuring troupe happens through your town, eh? you have a card or something? maybe we can ask you for help next time we need something

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+10=23 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 9:21:26 AM
Wil stops pursuing the two in the back. He realizes this issue may be about protection.
"We can't offer protection to the residents in this city," he says directly from the back of the group.
"We are mere visitors. Even I, do not live in this city anymore. We cannot guarantee protection if we are not here. Honestly, we are only in need of information. We have no fear of a house of bullies, to borrow my friend Tsaks words."
"Listen, I know how this city works. I know how the House of Knives terrorizes the Grubbers to fill the pockets of the House." Wil begins to get animated.
"Take... " he pauses.
"We are only after information on someone named, Neveras. Give us that information and we will be on our way."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+13=20 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 10:38:03 AM
{Sense Motive: 20}

Falco laughs out loud when they offer to protect the ship shaking his head. Why would they make themselves the first for us to blame if something happens to our ship? They must be use to dealing with merchants who cant defend themselves, unless there is far more to these chugs they it would apper.

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+9=15 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 10:38:19 AM
Mak listened and decided he'd had enough. "Harroc was it? Yes. Well. Let me assure you that if anything does happen to our ship, even by accident. I, along with our very accomplished wizard here, will track YOU down and exact our punishment upon YOU. I don't care if Darts, Knives, Keys, Daggers, or Dogs are responsible, YOU will pay. You follow me? Do you get what I'm saying? Let me be clear here. If our ship doesn't stay in the pristine condition in which we arrived, I'm going to sort you out with my blade. Now you can go about protecting whatever it is you think needs protecting, or we can just get you sorted now." Mak said as his rapier magically appeared in his hand.

He'd done it now, hopefully his friends had his back.

OOC:
Intimidation +9, Roll 15. Meh.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+16=27 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 7:57:53 PM
Rolth is as disappointed as Elyas at these hooligans' antics, and as angry as Mak. "This is a shakedown? Really? You do know that wemics are not a Noble race anymore, right? That means I can eat you with no consequences for the afterlife. If you are lucky, I will do it after my rapier-wielding colleague has already killed you. If you are unlucky, I won't be that patient. So you gotta ask yourself, 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do you, punk? I think you and your boys should leave right now, and not return to our sight."

He tries not to wince when Wil reveals part of our actual interest in town. At least he mispronounced the name, and provided no last name or context. We can speak of it later, in private, perhaps.

(Sense motive = autosuccess vs DC 20
Intimidate = 27)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=17 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 10:10:57 PM
Kiwina is annoyed at the implied threat to the Rose and misses any other meaning.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=27 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 10:35:22 PM
Sense Motive: 27

Ayotnom says, "Yes we Taurs do have factions along racial lines, but we are actually trying to do as Imod commanded and mend the rift between our peoples and come together for the good of all. It would seem your houses aren't necessarily as evolved. It would also seem that two things are true. One, you are seeking protection money from us and two you aren't necessarily looking for a fight but are ready if a fight breaks out and you want to take advantage of our presence in DIrt City. We don't really want a fight either, but are ready if a fight breaks out and we'd strongly like to not pay protection money as we don't know how much time we are necessarily going to be in your town before we head home. So since both are parties would prefer not to fight and our party in particular is disinclined to acquiesce to your request why don't we just head upon our ways and part in peace?"

Dirt City is Quiet (Temp DM SteveK) d20+17=25 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+17=18 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 6:55:42 AM
The Eight Petaled Rose rejects the ‘offer’ of ‘protection’ in varied but emphatic fashion. Wilford’s counterpoint of apparently missing who is the protector and protected adds emphasis to Elyas’ measured declination, Falco’s dismissal of the strength of the Knives, Mak and Rolth’s threats, Kiwina's silence, and Ayotnom's counterpoint.

Falco’s laugh and calling the Knives ‘chugs’ is loud enough to stop half the Full Moon Market, even the circle of bullies pause to watch a new game. Harroc is clearly NOT intimidated by either Mak (25) or Rolth (31), and the dwarf’s eyes narrow dangerously at the dismissive flippancy from Falco. Further, there are observers to this open defiance of his House…

But Ayotnom has insight that causes the dwarf to blink, and then his face smooths out. He nods at the minotaur. ”Quite right, my fellows were here in case you started trouble, not to start it ourselves. It is such a shame you misunderstand me: our protection to the people and visitors of Dirt City is an agreement with the Prince, what is all this talk of a shakedown? So, please, go ahead with your business finding out about Neveras, and fair winds to your sails as you leave. Sleep well.” (Sense Motive DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: { Harroc doesn’t believe a word of what he just said. Not. One. Word. }

Harroc turns left and walks between to stalls, a quick look says he is gone with only speculation on how he did it. His companions and crossbowmen also fade into the night. The other groups within hearing distance of the confrontation seem to suddenly have other places to go and quickly disappear among the vacant stalls. The Grubber looks at the Petals and gives a frightened squeak before running off.

The Petals are left alone in a silent town.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+10=22 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 8:39:56 AM
"That was rubbish." Mak added as Herroc left. "He just wasn't ready for a fight. The next time we meet him, I suspect he will be ready." Mak however did not put his sword away. "We should warn Ramsey. Maybe even have him station the Lily off shore for a time and we can use our boat when we need to return."

"Come gents, let's be off." Mak finished as he grabbed Wil and took the lead while he made Wil tell him where to go.

"I knew we should have come ashore a ways from here and then walked into town."

OOC:
Sense Motive +10, Roll 22

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=29 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 10:30:44 AM
Let's get back to the ship. We need the rest, and now it seems we may need to double check our defenses and warn Ramsay and the crew about a possibility of a house-sponsored attack on our property... He definitely did not mean anything that he just said, including the part about 'sleeping well'. It may be nothing or it could be a hint that they plan to stab someone tonight."

Elyas shakes his head, hoping they won't have to fight a bunch of people here. This isn't what they wanted. they were just here to protect their islands from a necromancer. why did people keep insisting on fighting a group that could slay dragons and beholders?

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+10=27 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 3:44:58 PM
Wil is satisfied he called out the sneaky members of the offending group. He is thrilled that he has the weight of the Petals to even walk away from a situation like this. For sure, this would have been a problem when he was younger and stranded on his own with the other Grubbers. There is a twinge of guilt, but he swallows that happy he is able to move on unharmed.

Wil willingly joined Mak at the front of the group. He was happy to narrate the way forward and tell a bit of history along with it.. kind of like "on the left is so and so.. on the right is where so and so lived.. etc"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+19=31 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 7:03:48 PM
Rolth agrees that Harroc is a liar, and suggests moving to the ship immediately but carefully. After all, the Knives could try to ambush us at any time. He casts a quick Toros Taur Try (minotaur version) and is ready to move out. He reminds all that the ship is in fact not at a pier, but deliberately left out in the harbor, and we have been using our folding boat to go back and forth. Once on board, we should warn the crew of the danger, set watches, and make any other preparations for trouble that we can.

(Sense Motive = autosuccess, Perception = 31 to watch for threats on the way)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=28 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 7:51:41 PM
Kiwina heads back to the docks with the others, keeping an eye out behind them.

Perception = 28

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=26 ; d20+18=31 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 8:55:06 PM
(Perception=26, Stealth=31)

So, are half-orcs a Noble race? What happens to my soul if I just BBQ his leg a little bit? Add some peanut sauce? We might move up and recce a bit. See you back at the dock.

Tsak, with Esmerelda moving like a ghost beside him, takes a long forward point. He's staying to the shadows and looking for ambushes ahead of the group. He spends quite a lot of energy moving hither and thither, to and fro, but does his best to ensure the group will get at least some advanced warning of an impending attack.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=29 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 11:23:20 PM
Sense Motive: 29

Ayotnom says, "I may be a minotaur but I still know the smell of bovine excretions when I encounter them. That Harroc character did not believe one thing he just said, let's go back to the Rose before we encounter who knows what new house looking to use us for one reason or another."

Dirt City is Quiet (Temp DM SteveK)
Wednesday May 24th, 2023 6:45:23 AM
No one believes Harroc, and the heroes make preparations for danger, both immediate and while they are in Dirt City. Through the Full Moon Market, then Moontown, then Grubbertown to the docks.

No one is in the way of the heroes while in the Full Moon Market.

Tsak takes long point and his stealthiness brings him up on several small groups that are quite startled if he reveals himself. None of them seem to be associated with any House. The writ of The Tide hero group may make Moontown safe from the Houses, but that doesn’t mean nothing goes on. They try to avoid the Petals.

Grubbertown is also quiet. The Tide’s agreement holds sway here, so there are no House-men, no Prince-men, and no one with two coppers to rub together. The inhabitants of this shabby part of town only dream of full bellies and warm skin.

The Petals reach the docks, get their folding boat, and make it to their ship.
(Perception DC 20. Highlight to display spoiler: {Those with sharp eyes noticed there are several eyes watching their ship and the heroes. } )
(Perception DC25 Highlight to display spoiler: {Sharper eyes notice others watching other ships and warehouses. } )

…….

The heroes have the initiative to make plans, preparations, and sleep tonight as deeply as they dare.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=22 ;
Wednesday May 24th, 2023 8:50:16 AM
Wil relaxes once he gets to the Rose.
"Maybe we should get some dinner. What do we got on the menu?"
Once fed Wil asks about the plan for tomorrow.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+17=28 ;
Wednesday May 24th, 2023 9:21:17 AM
Mak boarded the folding boat and rode out to the Rose with the others. As soon as they were a hundred yards off shore and their voices obscured by the waves and wind Mak offered. "Lots of watching eyes at the dock. On us and on others too. Best to keep that in mind when we return."

On board the Rose, Mak changed into clean clothes and then handed Elyas his cache of items he'd grabbed in the warehouse. The remaining eyestalks and the ring he'd picked up. "Hopefully it'll do someone some good." he said. "I'm going to bed. Wake me for last watch."

With that Mak laid out his longbow, quiver and sword for quick recovery should he need it in the night and took his rest.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+18=28 ;
Wednesday May 24th, 2023 1:19:46 PM
{Perception: 28}

Falco notes those watching and those watching the watching and just shakes his head. Responding to Mak on the boat. "What an interesting place this is. I can see why some chose to stay here but its not for me."

Falco is happy to get back to the Rose and plans to take a watch as he is able, while dismissive the threat made he is not so foolish as to not watch.
______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=23 ;
Wednesday May 24th, 2023 6:39:54 PM
(Perception = 23)

Kiwina is glad to be out on the water again. He perks up as they leave the shore.

Once they get to the ship, he tells Ramsey about what happened. Not that trouble is likely, but the crew should be warned.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=23 ;
Wednesday May 24th, 2023 6:39:57 PM
(Perception = 23)

Kiwina is glad to be out on the water again. He perks up as they leave the shore.

Once they get to the ship, he tells Ramsey about what happened. Not that trouble is likely, but the crew should be warned.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+17=29 ;
Wednesday May 24th, 2023 9:37:21 PM
Rolth will work with Kiwina to warn Ramsey and the crew, and make sure that watches are set (crew and Petals.) After a bite to eat, he suggests that we make a plan for tomorrow. "We have the map leading us to Nevras' location. What preparations should we make for our visit to him tomorrow? Perhaps we can just go to his shop and inquire about some exotic taxidermy, as Kiwina suggested earlier. Then assess the situation from there? MIght want to have some spells or other abilities ready to make him more likely to give us the information that we seek. We're not so good at subterfuge, so anything too fancy is bound to go off the rails. At least he is in Dart territory, not Knives', who might otherwise be more likely to warn him.", this last with a mild glare at Wil.

Rolth will take his turn on watch during the night, keeping a wary eye and ear out for trouble.

(Perception = 29)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=29 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2023 12:21:49 AM
Ayotnom says to his compatriots, "Interesting, there are eyes watching our ship, but there are other eyes watching other ships. I wonder if ship watching is standard operating procedure for Dirt City?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=21 ; d20+17=21 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2023 1:39:39 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=21, Perception during watch=21)

Tsak keeps to himself as he makes his way back to the ship. He's keen to avoid trouble not create it or interrupt it.
Once on board he sees about getting Esmerelda fed and then grabs something warm to fill his belly and a wee tot of rum. After that he rests in his hammock until his turn on watch in the middle of the night.

During watch Tsak climbs the crows nest and divides his time between searching the calm waters and the skies around the ship (Perception) interspersed with periods just looking at the stars. They're not on the open ocean but are far enough away from any bright lights that the heavens are revealed above him in all their glory.

After a long sleep he meditates on waking. This calms his mind and assists with his spells.
At a late breakfast he's his usual quiet, happy self as the petals come together to hatch a plan for the day.

The Ship is Quiet (Temp DM SteveK)
Thursday May 25th, 2023 10:00:55 AM
The heroes board 'the Rose', inform the ship's officers of the potential for trouble, and set a watch schedule for themselves. Ramsey also doubles the standard night-watch for the ship, just in case.

Kiwina and Rolth seem to want to do some planning, and they (and anyone else) are able to do so before bed.

About an hour past the mid of night, a much-patched dingy drifts towards the ship. It is easily seen by Tsak and the crewmembers on watch, but as it approaches, it turns out to be empty. (Profession: Sailor DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { with the tide going out, the dingy could have come from any number of docks.} )

Light dawns. The Petals can perform their morning routines and prepare for the day. The docks are already alive with fishermen, sailors, merchants, stevedoers, and layabouts. Any or all of them could have connections with one or more Houses or other organizations; all spying on each other (and the Petals!) and all looking for advantage.
..........

The heroes have the initiative

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday May 25th, 2023 11:14:54 AM
"Do we have eyes, watching the eyes that are watching the eyes? ... but who is watching those eyes?"
Wil asks with a smile.
"Not sure where I fit in with the overnight watch?" He asks, unsure if he caught the commotion over the empty boat. He awakens in the morning to hear all the news and whatever has happened with the boat.
He takes a moment in between breakfast and anything else to pray to Wardd

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+5=13 ; d20+17=23 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2023 4:11:40 PM
If the alert went up at the sight of the dingy, Mak gathered his sword, bow and quiver and went on deck. Suspicious of the small boat Mak went to the rail and watched the waterline with his Goblin Seal of Light active as he walked the rails around the vessel.

"You want me to pop over and look at it more closely?" Mak asked as he thought Elyas being the wizard might not want to expose himself so readily.

Once done he climbed into the crows nest and kept an eye on the deck below.

OOC:
PS: Sailor +5, Roll 13
Perception +17, Roll 23

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+12=21 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2023 6:52:16 PM
(ProfSailor=21)

Tsak watched the dingy drift past the Rose. He sees no movement and from the depth of the small craft in the water can tell that it carries no weight. Checking the direction of the tide offers no clue, it could have come from any number of docks. He continues to check in all directions as it may be a decoy. Then Mak comes up on deck with some sort of light and wanders everywhere to the complete ruination of his night vision. Nothing else eventuates during his watch so he duly reports the empty dingy and takes himself off to his hammock.

In the morning Tsak and Esmerelda prepare for another trip into Dirt City. He likes the idea of a straight up approach to Neveras (walk into his business, poke around, ask some questions) but will go along with whatever the others devise.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+17=31 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2023 7:44:15 PM
Rolth suggests landing at a different spot than usual when we go ashore, and then purposely taking a slightly indirect route to Nevras' location, keeping a close eye out for more tails, death from above, and similar unpleasantness.

(Perception = 31 to spot trouble before it hits us)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday May 25th, 2023 10:01:51 PM
Asimov says, "So should we go see the taxidermist?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday May 25th, 2023 10:24:38 PM
Kiwina isn't sure about this city above and below stuff, so he studies the map to make sure he knows where they should be able to find Canthil. He also prepares different spells for this outing.

When the time comes to go, he agrees with approaching the town from a different spot ‐- but how far before coming ashore, a mile or two out of town?

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind, Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday May 25th, 2023 10:24:40 PM
Kiwina isn't sure about this city above and below stuff, so he studies the map to make sure he knows where they should be able to find Canthil. He also prepares different spells for this outing.

When the time comes to go, he agrees with approaching the town from a different spot ‐- but how far before coming ashore, a mile or two out of town?

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind, Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+20=34 ;
Friday May 26th, 2023 5:09:42 AM
Elyas prepares for the day, expecting the liklihood of things thing sideways when they find their ' taxidermist'. He examines the last ring from the beholder before heading out.

Spellcraft = 34

OOC (Temp DM SteveK)
Friday May 26th, 2023 9:11:29 AM
OOC: Friends, thanks for letting me be your DM for a little while. DM Mark Bradley is back and will be taking over for the Friday Post.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+18=32 ;
Friday May 26th, 2023 12:47:02 PM
Falco is up and ready in the morning though he is not going to participate in the planning. This city is a bit beyond him and he just hopes to have some fun as they go. He keeps his eyes peeled of the watchers watching to closely on the Petals. {Perception: 32}

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - Different Directions
Friday May 26th, 2023 8:47:38 PM
(One minor correction. The Gilded Lily is docked at the great stone docks of Dirt City. Nothing else has changed though. That dingy still bumped into your ship on the water side.)

The Petals were glad to be back aboard their ship with its new name. Mak handed the ring he carries to Elyas. Examining it, Elyas concludes it is a +3 Ring of Protection.

Wil mutters something about eyes and eyes that watch the eyes. The crew of the Rose/Lily roll their eyes at his antics.

Tsak and Ramsey were both on watch when the small, empty dinghy bumped harmlessly into the ship. They looked. Tsak could see well enough in the dark, but Ramsey brought over a lantern. As the peered down, they saw nothing in the boat. Weird.

Mak heard some noise of movement on deck and rose to look at the empty boat. Suspicious, he looked all around the ship for any problems or possible evidence of unseen visitors, but found none. The night passed relatively uneventfully otherwise.

In the morning, there is some discussion about what to do. Ayotnom suggests going to pay this Nevras a visit, and others agree. Kiwina makes it a point to study the map, but he knows with the chaotic layout of the city it would be tough to find without the aid of the map.

Rolth and Kiwina think moving the ship up the coast a bit and coming ashore unseen might be a better approach. Tsak favors a straightforward approach, heading directly to Nevras’ house and asking to see the taxidermist.

Rolth and Falco keep a sharp lookout. They believe their ship is being observed by a number of folks, though these observers generally seem to be going about legitimate tasks in the dock area. There are a few other ships at the docks.

Perception or Sense Motive DC 25:Highlight to display spoiler: {The other ships don’t seem to have the occasional attention paid to them that the Gilded Lily does.}

Ramsey says, ”Oy. How’d that get there?” He points to a single-edged dagger sticking out of the dock end of the gang plank leading to the Gilded Lily. It certainly wasn’t there when you all came aboard the night before. He continues, “That can’t be good. How about that empty boat - maybe it was haunted? What happened while you folk were ashore. Actually, I don’t want to know what happened now that I think about it. Should I be worried though?” The crew seems a little jumpy.

Do you leave the ship moored at the docks or decide to anchor out from the docks but still in the harbor? Do you take it up the coast a bit? Do you leave the ship there and row the folding boat up to another place to put ashore? Do you simply proceed from the docks up into town? When you do go into town, what instructions do you leave with the ship?

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday May 26th, 2023 9:41:44 PM
“A haunted boat!” Wil said excited.
“Shall we do a magic check on the boat? Magic is always involved in hauntings. I’ve never seen a haunting I can’t explain,” he added confidently.
“Can we get to it?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=21 ;
Friday May 26th, 2023 11:01:16 PM
(Perception = 21)

Kiwina asks Ramsey and the crew what they think of the area. He is inclined to move the ship away, even out of the harbor, and use the folding boat to get to shore. But he's been spending his time in the city more than the harbor.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+17=34 ;
Friday May 26th, 2023 11:22:46 PM
Rolth likes Wil's idea to do a magic check on the boat, and so casts detect magic and proceeds to scan the ship, including the blade in the gangplank, looking for anything that doesn't belong. If that turns up nothing, he will also take a quick dive over the side to check over the outside of the ship both visually and magically, aided by his Pearl of the Sirenes.

(Perception = 34)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=31 ;
Friday May 26th, 2023 11:46:11 PM
(Perception for stowaways=31)

While the others are magicking and swimming Tsak and Esmerelda do a thorough search of the ship, bow to stern, looking for anyone that may have come aboard unanounced during the night.
Tsak is happy to move the boat or leave it where it is. He doubts they will fool anyone, a city like this will have spies everywhere working for various factions.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Saturday May 27th, 2023 8:11:24 AM
”A single edged blade is a knife my friends. We should track down Herron and teach him a lesson. Any way we can determine the location of the person this knife belongs to?” Mak asked. ”These houses are starting to try my patience. “

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Saturday May 27th, 2023 8:54:14 AM
“A haunted boat!” Wil said excited.
“Shall we do a magic check on the boat? Magic is always involved in hauntings. I’ve never seen a haunting I can’t explain,” he added confidently.
“Can we get to it?”

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Sunday May 28th, 2023 4:37:59 PM
probably not haunted, but possibly am invisible person sent to look at our ship and send a message. We will likely have to encounter those goons again.

Elyas is in favor of going right to their target and seeing what happens. Best to be done here quickly

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=20 ; d20+17=24 ;
Sunday May 28th, 2023 8:53:53 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well we had an attempted shake down from some folks from the house of daggers who wanted us to p ay protection money so that dagger could very well be a message from them."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday May 29th, 2023 12:06:47 AM
"Maybe we should take the knife with us when we head back to town. . . Let someone else get the message."

DM Mark - Nothing Shaking on Shakedown Street
Monday May 29th, 2023 2:22:44 AM
Wil thinks the dinghy is haunted or magic, but hope for both. Elyas worries about an invisible person sent to scope out the ship and leave a message.

Rolth checks this out, casting Detect Magic. He first checks the Rose/Lily, including the gang plank and the dagger. There’s plenty of magic aboard the ship, but nothing suggesting an unseen visitor or such. The dagger is not magic. Then he goes into the water to check the hull of the ship and look for anything else suspicious. With his magic items he breathes and moves with ease in the somewhat murky waters near the great stone docks. Still, he sees nothing unusual, aside from some discarded trash near the bottom. Looking at the trash stirs up the silt, but nothing in particular catches his eye.

Rolth swims over the check the dinghy. It shows no magic. He does notice that the rope tied to the bow was cut. A couple of dockworkers notice Rolth in the water examining the little boat. "Hey there, that's a dock boat. It's used for a lot of things, but mostly to shuttle folk here and there. OK if we return it?" They produce a long pole with a hook, and seem ready to nab the thing if Rolth will let them.

Sense Motive DC 12:Highlight to display spoiler: {These men seem eager to get ahold of the boat. If pressed, they will explain that there a reward for returning lost or stolen boats. You're pretty sure it's not a big reward.}

Ramsey sends one of the crew to fetch the dagger. ”No sense leaving it there. Makes us look a little foolish.”

Kiwina asks Ramsey what he thinks of the area. Ramsey says, ”Well, it’s a right busy harbor, busier than most. Seems to be lots of folks around when it comes time to load or unload cargo. I did notice about as much effort to keep cargo private as there are people tryin’ to figure out what it is, but it’s subtle with surprisingly few fights over this, almost like is this back and forth is regular business for them. I’m keeping the crew aboard as much as possible. I get the feeling there are a lot of unwritten rules about how you go about things here.”

Ayonnom says that there was an attempted shakedown for protection, and wonders if the dagger might be related to that.

Ramsey says, [b]”Aye, it could be. Should we expect trouble?”

Mak notes that a single bladed dagger could be considered a knife. He would like to find Harroc to teach him a lesson. He asks if anyone can tell who owned the knife or where it came from.

Kiwina suggests taking the knife with them into town to “let someone else get the message.” Ramsey hands the knife to Kiwina. It looks well made, though it seems to have some wear.

Craft Weapons DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {This knife has been well used, and has been sharpened many times, some of which were a bit roughly done. It’s fairly sharp now. It has no rust.}

There is some discussion about what to do next. It’s about midmorning. The air is cool, but the sun shines hot upon your skin.

The crew seems a bit nervous. Even Ramsey seems a bit more worried than he was before.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday May 29th, 2023 2:54:44 AM
Lets go pay Neveras a visit, stay focussed on our goal. Anything that does or does not happen with the various houses is secondary to that.

Having said their piece Tsak and Esmerelda find a spot in the sun to lounge until the group comes to a consensus.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+6=24 ;
Monday May 29th, 2023 8:12:35 AM
{Craft Weapon: 24}

Falco lets the group know what he can determine of the knife. "This knife has been well used, and has been sharpened many times, some of which were a bit roughly done. Fairly sharp. I guess that is not much use to know, wish I could figure out more."

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29
Monday May 29th, 2023 10:17:17 AM
Rolth pushed the boat toward the eager fellows with the hook pole, and says with a wink, "Don't spend the reward all in once place, lads, unless its buying a round over at the pub. Tell 'em to send the bill for the cut rope to the House of Knives. One of their fellows must have been running with scissors and tripped into the boat. Dangerously careless, tssk, tssk, shouldn't allowed anywhere near the docks, I should think."

Rolth will then return to the Gilded Lily, cleaning and drying off with some towels and prestidigitation. To the others engaged in planning, he opines, "Moving the ship isn't intended to disguise our movements, just protect the ship and crew from being easy targets here in the port. I still think that is our best course of action. That dingy could just as easily been a fireship, or full of ruffians. Let's get on with it, either way. The longer we sit here, the longer they have to plan and move against us. Let's get to Nevras, get the information that we need, and get out of town."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday May 29th, 2023 11:54:18 AM
"You've told us enough, Falco. Someone used a knife they've carried for years. Or they stole it from a grubber. Either way, it seems spur of the moment."

Kiwina was already for moving the ship from the docks, and reminds Ramsey that if he feels the ship and crew would be safer elsewhere the Petals will be able to find it. So he proposes getting the ship underway and taking the boat to shore.

Mak (Matthew subbing for James M) d20+10=13 ;
Monday May 29th, 2023 8:05:57 PM
"We should just leave the boat and search for Harroc." Mak says. "Maybe we can get the information within the city?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=16 ;
Monday May 29th, 2023 8:12:09 PM
Wil watches from the rear of the group barely able to make out what's going on with all the taur bodies in front of him. His opinion of the situation, he explains to noone.. visible.. at least is he does not want to visit the Darts.. "That's the important part.. I grew up within the Dart House... I do not want to go back. They killed my father, then my mother - from grief and they disregarded me as a Grubber. My own family, through me away."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday May 29th, 2023 9:16:34 PM
Ayotnom says, "I think the sooner we can deal with this taxidermist, the sooner we can be done with the city and on our way. Remember one of the things I said to diffuse the situation last night was why would we pay protection when we don't know how long we'd be here. Well if we aren't here there isn't any reason to pay protection money so lets find this taxidermist and if he is the dragon's contact with respect to that book, put an end to this and if he isn't then lets find out where the clues he provides leads and hopefully they lead away from here. I'd rather deal with our politics then this land of intrigue with all the houses seeming to look for leverage on everyone."

DM Mark - "Lets go pay Neveras a visit"
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 2:09:15 AM
Ramsey hands the knife to Falco, who reports on the condition of the thing.

The two dock workers thank Rolth for the dinghy. They don’t seem to respond to his assertion that is was the Knives that cut the thing loose.

Back on board, Rolth thinks it best to move the Gilded Lily out in the harbor and take a boat in to keep the ship safe. Kiwina agrees and directs Ramsey to get the ship underway. The crew soon has the boat maneuvered out from the docks and you weigh anchor.

Mak would prefer to go into the city to find information about Harroc. Wil doesn’t care much so long as the Petals avoid the House of Darts (though Nevras’ house is in Dartville.) Tsak interrupts the discussion, suggesting the Petals avoid the Houses as best they can and focusing on finding Nevras. Ayotnom agrees, suggesting that the sooner the Petals can get the information they need from Nevras the sooner they can be done with Dirt City altogether!

Once the Gilded Lily is moved out and anchored, the Petals use their folding boat to return to the docks. Once there, they fold their boat back up (assuming you’re not going to leave a magic boat at the docks.) This causes a good deal of interest. A couple of burley humans approach you - they seem to be well armed and armored, and they have a rather predatory look about them. Who carries the folded up boat?

One says, ”That’s a pretty useful thing. Can I ask where you got such a boat? Is it for sale?”

The other smiles as he says in a low voice, ”I hear you fellas humiliated the Knives last night. What House do you back? You know, the Wolves could use some folks like you. And after angering the Knives, you could use an ally. I could arrange an introduction.”

If you choose to discuss further with these two, let me know what you say and do as we can resolve that. If not, how do you respond before you leave? If you do leave, see below.

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Taking out the map you have, you begin your efforts to make your way to what is identified as Nevras’ House.

(Here is the general Dirt City map to orient yourselves, though Nevras house is not marked on this general map.)

You move up into the hilly town as you move from the docks. This time, you go up into town between the Backstab Quarter and Cloaktown. As you go, you pass a school and you see a number of children out front playing some games. They see you pass, and two look at Flaco and point and wave and laugh, though it’s not a mean or mocking laugh. Then you turn right, past Wardd’s Ward toward Dartville.

(Survival or Knowledge Local DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {You find what you think is the place indicated on the map. It appears to be a long, low house built partially into the hillside. There is what appears to be a small porch and a front door. There are a couple of shuttered windows and a large stone door at the other end of the structure. There is a string attached to a bell near the front door.)}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+10=22 ;
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 4:39:50 AM
(Survival vs spoiler=22 pass)

Tsak largely ignores the Wolves as he folds it up and puts it on his back (Unless someone else wants to take it). He's being a bit rude but he doesn't really care, he'll be nice to the houses if he finds a use for them.

He takes point as they traipse thru Dirt City eventually coming to a house on a hillside This'll be the place, by my reckoning. Whats our story for this fella?

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=30 ;
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 9:15:16 AM
Are the houses around here always so quick to recruit members? Elyas asks, half to the Wolves and half to the Petals

You would think houses like that would try to be more exclusive and not clamoring to get the favor and attention of every little adventuring troupe that happens through the city. Sorry fellas, we're not looking to be here long, not nearly long enough to weigh all these wonderful membership offers we've been getting.

Elyas asks a few people for directions but is nostly able to follow the rough description that Drola gave them and his map to find the spot (Know local = 30)

At Tsak's question Elyas shrugs
What do you all think? do we need to be coy here, or just come in asking questions about dragons in the Taur Islands and see what he does? If we're wrong it would be pretty embarrassing though. Maybe we just act like customers. Say we have an unusually large Rainbow Dragon hide that we would like preserved, see if that can get us in the direction we need to go to see if he knows a certain rainbow dragon....

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 9:20:31 AM
"We are equal opportunity enforcers and remain neutral in all matters." Mak replied. "We take down who ever is in our way and ask nothing from anyone. If we are aligned with anyone it's the WLA, Wardd, Pantheon, and Domi." Mak said as he addressed the wolves indicating what was obviously seen with each on each of them. Wil's Wardd symbol, Kiwina's and Maks Pantheon symbol, Rolth and Antonym's Domi symbol, and practically all of them and their WLA badges.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 10:49:21 AM
Falco chuckles as they are approached by yet another group. They all want us in their games it seems. As long as they don't threaten the Rose they can do as they please I suppose. He mumbles to himself "What a place."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+24=26 ;
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 7:38:05 PM
Rolth will attempt a more polite version of the brushoff delivered by his fellow Petals to the Wolves. "You lot certainly seem like solid folk, and were we intending to stay in the city long, we would certainly consider discussing options with those you would introduce us to. Unfortunately, as my friend said, we'll be moving along soon, and would not waste your leaders' time by pretending it were otherwise. We wish you good luck and good day!" He looks over in interest as Tsak moves to pack away the boat, given that Kiwina usually carries it, but will not argue the matter if Kiwina does not.

(Diplomacy = 26)

As far as the plan to encounter Nevras, Rolth is of two minds. We could try to make him think that we work for the dragon, and have come as emissaries to follow up on the offer to our dragon master. We would need to hide our WLA badges and other signs that might undermine that story. Rolth also likes Elyas' plan to present the rainbow hide and see what reaction we get. Ultimately, Rolth will go along with whatever most in the group want, knowing that we are terrible at subtlety anyway. Once a plan is made, Rolth will cast Eagle's Splendor on himself and ring the bell, which presumably is a way to announce our presence.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=34 ;
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 9:43:24 PM
Kiwina does not argue, not there.

When they get to Nevras's place (survival = 34), Kiwina does not like pretending to work for the dragon, but thinks it would be better than asking to have it stuffed, and doesn't have a better idea of his own. It's not as if they know it well enough to pass off as a mutual acquaintance, but being here to pick up the stuff for their boss might get them inside.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 9:54:46 PM
Ayotnom says, "I call him Imod but I guess what Mak said. We are eager to be about our business and complete the errand that drew us here so we can hopefully sail away from your fair yet exhausting city where it seems everyone tries to get a leg up on everyone."

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 10:10:00 PM
"Honestly," Wil says drawing anyone he can away from the Knives. "Being a guest of a House may be to our advantage. We can leverage the Wolves against the Darts to get information on this Nevras. It may become complicated once we pick a winner but may be easier than trying to do it ourselves. I promise the Houses will never stop trying to recruit us and if we make more enemies we will certainly need a House to lean on. I"m sure the Knives know who we are by now."

DM Mark - "Lets go pay Neveras a visit"
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 2:29:22 AM
The party replies to the two burley fighters. Elyas asks if the houses always try to recruit every little adventuring troupe that happens through the city. He assures these men the Petals do not plan to be here long. Rolth and Ayotnom agree in their own ways. Mak echoes this, and tells the men the Petals are neutral enforcers here and will take down anyone that stands in their way.

These two regard the heroes for a moment. ”You’re an interesting lot. One of you says you are just a group of travelers of no consequence here, and another says you’ll knock down anyone in your way. Your little group has made quite a splash here in a short time, causing a ruckus in Teeth territory and then humiliating the Knives publicly. You may not be picking a house, but you’re pissing off a few. Perhaps you have Wardd’s luck in this, but good luck eventually runs out.”

With that, these two watch as the Petals head off into the city. As you go, Wil says, “Being a guest of a House may be to our advantage. We can leverage the Wolves against the Darts to get information on this Nevras. It may become complicated once we pick a winner but may be easier than trying to do it ourselves. I promise the Houses will never stop trying to recruit us and if we make more enemies we will certainly need a House to lean on. I"m sure the Knives know who we are by now."

Soon you reach what you think is Nevras’ house from the map you were given. Surely you can trust the map the Keys gave you. It appears to be a long, low house built partially into the hillside. There is what appears to be a small porch and a front door. There are a couple of shuttered windows and a large stone door at the other end of the structure. There is a string attached to a bell near the front door.

Here is what you see.

The Petals quietly discuss how to approach this. Do they ring the bell? Are they messengers of a dragon? Do they just have questions about a dragon? Do they present the rainbow dragon hide, asking to have it preserved? (Wondering who is carrying that hide - I thought it was kept on your ship?) Rolth waits for a plan before ringing the bell at the front door.

A couple townsfolk walk past while you quietly deliberate.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 10:06:47 AM
Falco listens to Will and is at a loss.

"I will leave it to you to pick a house if that is what we must do. The whole things seems childish to me. No you cant play with that toy that is one of the Knives toys. Don't sit there that is Dart's lunch table."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 10:49:23 AM
Mak glared at the townsfolk passing nearby as it seemed his role here in Dirt City was that of tough. He could be tough, right? He wasn't good at subterfuge so anything that required him not to lie would be best. Still, if Nevras was in league with the dragon they probably shouldn't alert him. What would they do with him if he was? It's not like he'd be breaking any laws here and going after a man in his own home might be viewed poorly, much like their attack on the beholder.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 2:58:07 PM
"We have been working with a house already though. We did a smash and grab (well I guess we really just smashed) for the House of Keys, and they paid us in information. We don't want to owe something to each House here, but perhaps we could be more overt about being with the Keys? but then Drola wouldn't want to have her house attached to the ruckus we made, so maybe that won't work out in the end. Maybe on the other hand we just say yes to all of them? what's the worst that could happen by being on all their sides at once until we leave?

Elyas is too focused on the issue of the Houses and doesn't have a great plan about how to approach a necromancer. He will follow the lead of the rest of the group. He is not going ot be able to talk his way into Nevras' good graces, so in his mind it is either let Rolth try his best at gathering some info, or go in quickly with a claim of killing a rainbow dragon and see what kind of reaction they could get.

[ooc: I don't think we brought the hide with us for this meeting. my original suggestion was just to claim that we had a nice rainbow dragon skin and were looking for a taxidermist. I doubt you would ever want to just carry something liek that around without having a firm plan for it. should be common enough for a customer to come in for a consultation about something that big and valuable, and make arrangements to have the taxidermist come see it or bring it on an appointed date?]

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 8:33:53 PM
Ayotnom says, "Or we continue to say no to the rest of them, now that we have what we want...speaking of which how do we play this? Do we just come out and say that we took out a rainbow dragon who had an undead creation manual in his hoarde and we think that manual originated with you or are we going to play this more subtlely? I just hope we do something soon and I'm not opposed to the direct approach. If this guy turns out to be a necromancer and/or undead maybe we can just trample him and be done with this errand and this city?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+22=37 ;
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 9:44:10 PM
Rolth makes sure that everyone has tucked away their WLA badges, and rings the bell. Unless met with violence or other attack, he intends to produce the note with the cryptic symbol that we found back in the cave and truthfully state, "We are here seeking knowledge. We understand that Nevras Canthil has much knowledge, and would like to speak to him about this matter, if you please."

Diplomacy = 37

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 10:12:35 PM
Kiwina does not add to the conversation, although he puts away his WLA badge. It seems their description may now be connected to the ruckus in Teeth territory, but no telling if anyone here will have heard about that. Perhaps they are quiet, stay at home types.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 10:44:04 PM
Tsak likes Rolth's approach. Lets bring some mystery and try to keep the guy on the back foot.

He and Esmerelda hang at the back of the party keeping an eye on whats happening on the street.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 10:48:02 PM
(Ooc: Been super busy this week … almost forgot to post)
Wil follows the others after the Knives left.
“The politicking in this city never stops,” Wil says. “…but let’s see what is going to happen.”
“Should we surround the house to make sure this guy doesn’t run away? I can move around back?”

DM Mark - “Should we surround the house to make sure this guy doesn’t run away?”
Thursday June 1st, 2023 3:20:16 AM
There is some discussion regarding the houses in Dirt City. Falco finds the whole thing childish. Elyas considers that the Petals could announce an alliance with each house. Ayotnom is for continuing to tell the houses no to any alliance.

At the building noted on Drola’s map, there is some discussion about how to proceed. Mak glares at the passers by. They seem a little unnerved by this an scurry away. Tsak and Esmerelda keep a watchful eye out as a rear guard.

Wil wonders about going around back to cover any exits. He can see the back of the house seems to be part of the hill that rises behind it. Eventually Rolth suggests everyone hide they’re WLA pins, and he goes up and rings the bell.

Nothing happens. And then, just before Rolth rings the bell a second time, you hear a couple of locks move and the door opens. Standing before you is a small, winged humanoid figure about a foot and a half tall. It looks up at you. ”Who are you and what do you want here? The master is busy.”

Knowledge Arcana DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {This is a homunculus, a magical creature created to serve a mage.}

As the door opens, an unpleasant smell wafts out from the door - a mix of rotten meat and chemicals. Yech. Behind this tiny creature you see a small, cluttered room. A large bear, frozen in an imminent attack, is behind the creature. Its glassy eyes seem to glare at you. You can also see a boar and a puma, likewise stuffed and frozen in a pose.

Rolth hands the little creature the piece of paper with the note and the strange symbol on it. He explains, "We are here seeking knowledge. We understand that Nevras Canthil has much knowledge, and would like to speak to him about this matter, if you please."

(The note read "Grovas - You will find this book useful. Consider it a gesture of good will and the start of our partnership. If you change your mind, seek out Neveras Canthil in Dirt City. He knows how to reach me.")

The creature looks at the paper, a blank look on its face. Then it looks up. ”The master has no knowledge of you and none to give you. He takes no visitors. If you wish to engage his services, tell the house of Darts what you want and they will negotiate a fee. I’ll keep this though.” The tiny creature crumples the paper in its fist and moves to shut the door.

If you try to grab or strike the creature:Highlight to display spoiler: {The tiny winged man is in your grasp for a moment, and then it suddenly disappears.}

Here is your map.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+9=12 ;
Thursday June 1st, 2023 6:54:06 AM
Rolth isn't sure what this strange doorman is, but is not so easily rebuffed. His low baritone emerges, smooth and fascinating, as he plants a paw to block the door without directly threatening the little creature. If successful, he will wave his companions forward.

(Bardic fascinate ability, DC16 WILL save or sit quietly and observe the performance.)

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Thursday June 1st, 2023 9:32:25 AM
Mak removed his WLA badge and put it in his belt pouch as he weaved back and forth and tried to look past the fat creatures in front of him, Rolth and Ayotnom. He didn't know much about the creature other than that it was small and vaguely demonic looking. He heard the creature speak and the interaction between Rolth and it, but had nothing to add.

Had Mak been a spellcaster and familiar with magic he'd have suggested they cast a few detection spells prior to ringing the bell so that they could scan the interior and those inside, but he didn't so any hope that the spellcasters might think to cast Detect Evil, Magic, or Undead was lost to chance. He did have his stabby little sword however and was ready should something nasty present itself.

Mak also thought about using a gambit where he'd say something like "taking gold elsewhere" but the noble warrior wasn't convinced he could pull off such a bluff. He'd just have to wait and hope their mouthpiece did the job of getting them inside. Then Rolth started singing, that was never good.

The young warrior clenched his fist and prepared to summon his sword.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+8=12 ;
Thursday June 1st, 2023 3:47:06 PM
The new arrival is far more interesting then the houses to Falco and he perks up mumbling to himself. "Odd little thing we have here. Rude too." Rolth starts singing which takes him off guard and he just watches to see what happens.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+5=20 ; d20+13=25 ;
Thursday June 1st, 2023 4:22:51 PM
(Know: Arcane - 20)
Wil is near the back of the group. He watches as the creature shuts the door. He is not able to do much else.
(Perception: 25) He searches the room ahead through the windows to see if he can catch any movement within the home. "Not sure if I should cast something defensive," he says quietly.

"Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024"

DM Mark - “Should we surround the house to make sure this guy doesn’t run away?”
Thursday June 1st, 2023 5:19:30 PM
Bonus DM post.

The little creature is unaffected by Rolth's fascinate ability and vanishes. Aside from some creatures that appear to be preserved in some fashion the room before you is empty and the door is open.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29
Thursday June 1st, 2023 8:10:13 PM
"So much for subtlety. So shall we withdraw and ask the Darts for a meeting, or do this the usual way? We're better at the latter."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday June 1st, 2023 8:18:15 PM
A round of the usual please, make this one to go!

Tsak isn't keen about taking on a magic user in his lair which probably extends well into the mountain and includes a lake filled with exotic biting fish and a volcano, but he's even less keen to have said wizard tracking them down while they sleep or muck about with the Houses.

And Rolth's right, we're better at kicking doors...

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=39 ;
Thursday June 1st, 2023 9:37:57 PM
Know: Arcana - 39

Ayotnom says, "Hey wait a minute. That's a humunculus. You are created to serve a mage and I am a mage. Tell your master I wish private lessons and would prefer to talk mage to mage and leave the houses out of it."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday June 2nd, 2023 12:00:38 AM
"I think we're fortunate that the creature invited us to wait inside while it fetches its master," Kiwina remarks before entering the door.

DM Mark - “Should we surround the house to make sure this guy doesn’t run away?” d10=6 ; d20=2 ;
Friday June 2nd, 2023 12:34:30 AM
Ayontom tells his friends the little creature is a homunculus, a creature made to serve a mage. He tells the thing to tell its master that Ayotnom would like arcane lessons from its master. Mak thinks the thing looks demonic, and Falco finds the creature rude.

As the homunculus goes to shut the door, Rolth stops it with his paw and begins a song to grab the creature’s full attention (Fascinate.) Strangely, the creature seems unaffected and looks at Rolth before it vanishes with his note. Mak watches Rolth’s attempt, ready to summon his sword.

Wil checks the windows. He can see that they are covered by closed shutters so he cannot see in. The shutters look sturdy and are clad in metal.

The door is open about as wide as Rolth’s paw which stopped it. The meager amount of light it lets in illuminates a narrow part of what is a dark room. When the homunculus first opened the door, you recall seeing a stuffed bear, puma and boar. And maybe something more.

Rolth and Tsak discuss whether to go see the House of Darts as instructed or to simply enter the dwelling. That pungent spell emanates from the open door.

Kiwina says, “I think we're fortunate that the creature invited us to wait inside while it fetches its master."

As the centaur enters, he quickly realizes this foyer is too small to hold everyone. This area is a jumbled mess of boxes and broken equipment. In addition, along the wall appear to be several motionless creatures: a taxidermied bear, puma, boar, several birds, and - something else. Tucked back in the corner is one of the strangest creatures you've ever seen - it is devoid of a head, or any features at all save for four short, clawed legs, this creature’s body looks like a large, glistening brain. It remains motionless.

(Kn:Dungeoneering DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {this is an intellect devourer.})

(Kn:Dungeoneering DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {It has some magical abilities, and is able to assult someone's mind. You have heard tales that it can shrink itself down and crawl inside someone to possess them.}

You wait for several minutes but nothing happens. If you eventually check the far door, you will find that it is locked.

What do you do?

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Bear in mind that these buildings seem to built for medium sized creatures. A large creature in your way may unintentionally provide cover against ranged attacks, a +4 bonus to AC. Combat in cramped quarters may get tricky, but I’ll do my best to work it out.

Should it be necessary, the rules for squeezing are:

Squeezing: In some cases, you may have to squeeze into or through an area that isn't as wide as the space you take up. You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC.

When a Large creature (which normally takes up 4 squares) squeezes into a space that's 1 square wide, the creature's miniature figure occupies 2 squares, centered on the line between the 2 squares. For a bigger creature, center the creature likewise in the area it squeezes into.

A creature can squeeze past a creature while moving but it can't end its movement in an occupied square.

To squeeze through or into a space less than half your space's width, you must use the Escape Artist skill. You can't attack while using Escape Artist to squeeze through or into a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty to AC, and you lose any Dexterity bonus to AC.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+13=32 ;
Friday June 2nd, 2023 8:55:26 AM
Elyas follows Rolth and Kiwina inside, casting detect magic as he goes.

He recognizes the stuffed creature that looks like a brain. (know dungeon 32)

that's an intellect devourer. feeds on the mind. they say they can shrink down and enter a person, possessing them

Elyas will be looking for magical items or any indication that the stuffed things are enchanted. Seems like a good guardian for a place like this. Anything dead in a necromancer's lair is bound to be able to attack.

In the minutes that the group is waiting, Elyas also casts See Invisibility on himself, to make sure that Nevras isn't just hiding somewhere in the room, or in case there are any other interesting hidden things to see....

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (110 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday June 2nd, 2023 11:08:35 AM
Falco slips between the legs of the larger petals to look inside before going back to the rear of the group. He moves back faster when he hears Elyas description.

"Well there is nothing fun about that is there." he shudders "Like like some of us will have trouble getting though there. Do we just barge in anyway?"

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+2=7 ;
Friday June 2nd, 2023 12:18:59 PM
When Wil enters to see the brain creature he recoils, "Can we possibly cover that up with something... a box or a bag, it's hideous."
"I think it's draining my power just sitting there. Ugh"

(OOC: do my Shadow summons have the same issue with squeezing since they are shadows? Can they just float through.. I don't think so but just checking)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=24 ;
Friday June 2nd, 2023 10:51:38 PM
Kiwina reaches for a potion, but stops. Before he takes it, he wants to know what the plan is.

"Are we waiting for Canthil to come to us -- which seems unlikely now -- or are we looking for him? And if we're looking for him, are we trying to talk our way through this or ensuring he's no threat to us first?"

He readies an action to activate his tattoo if he hears someone at the interior door. (Perception = 24)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+6=12 ;
Saturday June 3rd, 2023 1:49:57 AM
(KnowDungeon vs spoiler=12 fail)

Seeing petals enter the room and then virtually stop Tsak figures there isn't much room, so he stays where he is on the street. Elyas' description of the stuffed creature doesn't ring any bells, he'll take the mages word for it. He's already cast his vote on the 'lets do this now' query so he stays quiet and just takes in whats happening around him.

Esmerelda sits bored, her tale switches slightly, she doesn't like the smell.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+17=26 ;
Saturday June 3rd, 2023 12:55:37 PM
Rolth waits to hear the results of Elyas' magical investigation before deciding whether to move into the crowded room. "Hey Wil, you want to check for traps in the room and on the door leading further in?" Knowing that attack could come from any quarter, Rolth will keep a wary eye out in all directions. Thinking that he will need extra speed to move while squeezing, he also casts Expeditious Retreat on himself.

Perception = 26

Effect Tracking:
Expeditious Retreat 50r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 48r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 1/3 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=24 ;
Sunday June 4th, 2023 8:37:20 PM
Know Dungeon - 24

Ayotnom says, "Is that an Intellect Devourer? I've never seen one of those before in real life."

DM Mark - “Are we waiting for Canthil to come to us?” d10=3 ; d10=2 ; d10=6 ;
Monday June 5th, 2023 2:05:51 AM
Most of the Petals mill about outside. Only Kiwina is in the foyer of this house until Elyas enters to cast Detect Magic. Aside from any magic the Petals have on them, Elyas detects no magic here. Elyas also casts See Invisibility and scans the room, but there are no invisible creatures here that he is aware of.

Ayotnom and Elyas both recognize this glistening brain creature as something called an Intellect Devourer. Elyas warns the others of what they can do.

Wil enters and asks that someone else put something on the brain creature. Rolth asks Wil to check the door for traps, and then casts Expeditious Retreat on himself.

Falco peeks his head in but wants no part of this. Likewise, Tsak and Esmerelda stay outside. Kiwina stays where he is, asking what the plan is from here.

It has been five minutes since the creature disappeared, and one minute since you started casting spells.

What now?

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Bear in mind that these buildings seem to built for medium sized creatures. A large creature in your way may unintentionally provide cover against ranged attacks, a +4 bonus to AC.

Should it be necessary, the rules for squeezing are:

Squeezing: In some cases, you may have to squeeze into or through an area that isn't as wide as the space you take up. You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC.

When a Large creature (which normally takes up 4 squares) squeezes into a space that's 1 square wide, the creature's miniature figure occupies 2 squares, centered on the line between the 2 squares. For a bigger creature, center the creature likewise in the area it squeezes into.

A creature can squeeze past a creature while moving but it can't end its movement in an occupied square.

To squeeze through or into a space less than half your space's width, you must use the Escape Artist skill. You can't attack while using Escape Artist to squeeze through or into a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty to AC, and you lose any Dexterity bonus to AC.

Combat in cramped quarters may get tricky, but I’ll do my best to work it out.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday June 5th, 2023 9:36:02 AM
Falco boldly waits while heroically letting others take the point.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday June 5th, 2023 9:42:53 AM
In response to Kiwina's question, Elyas says

"well, based on what that creature said I don't think we'll be able to talk our way into seeing this guy. I don't think he's going to come to us, so I guess it is time to look for him. or at least for more information about the book we found. maybe time to force our way through that door? no magic on it, so hopefully it's safe!

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+14=33 ;
Monday June 5th, 2023 5:09:50 PM
(Perception: 33 - for traps)
Wil turns his attention from the beast to his Rogue talents and searches the door or doors for traps.
“Who would trap the door of a house like this,” he says with sarcasm.
“I’m telling you, if there IS a trap, we can then tell what kinda guy he is for sure.”

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29
Monday June 5th, 2023 5:28:08 PM
"Considering that his doorman stole our note, I think we have every right to investigate. Do we go through this little door, or move down to the big stone one to our East? I'm fine either way, but let's get moving!"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday June 5th, 2023 10:28:45 PM
As the petals move into the room Tsak and Esmerelda bring up the rear. Moving thru the room with the apparantly stuffed animals gives him the willies. Dead things have come to life before, it wasn't pleasant.
Once inside the structure Tsak draws his sword and keeps his wits about him.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday June 5th, 2023 11:00:04 PM
Ayotnom doesn't really see how he can fit inside the antechamber currently with all his friends in there so he waits for it to be less crowded to enter.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday June 5th, 2023 11:00:09 PM
Ayotnom doesn't really see how he can fit inside the antechamber currently with all his friends in there so he waits for it to be less crowded to enter.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday June 5th, 2023 11:21:18 PM
Kiwina does his best to provide more space for others in the room -- especially Wil while he's checking for traps -- but does not leave it yet. Whether and how far into the hill the place goes might figure into how long it takes to find Canthil. He hopes it won't take long.

DM Mark - “Do we go through this little door, or move down to the big stone one to our East?” d10=7 ; d10=1 ;
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 2:40:51 AM
Based on what that tiny winged creature said, Elyas does not expect Nevras to come and meet the Petals. He is encouraged that the door before him does not appear to be magic. Wil carefully looks the door over. There are no traps on the door that he can find, but he does find the door locked. He takes out his tools and is able to pick the lock and quietly opens the door (the DM assumes this would be his next action.) Another minute has gone by.

Before Wil is a dark room. In the dim light that comes in from your open door, you can make out a larger area. You think you see several doors. Is that a kitchen area you see beyond you? This place is kind of a mess, and there is a smell of rotting food. Do you have a light source? Eyes from stuffed animal heads mounted on the walls stare silently at you. You hear something scurry in the darkness.

Kiwina is ready to allow others in, but noone goes in.

Rolth suggests either going through the doorway Wil unlocked or going down the side of the house to investigate the outside stone doors.

Ayotnom waits for the interior to be less crowded before he enters. Mak waits as well.

Tsak takes up a rear guard, and Falco is content to wait for others to go in first.

Tsak will notice a few townsfolk peering around the corners of nearby buildings, seemingly wondering what’s going on.

(The parts of this house you have seen so far are too small for you to comfortably fit. But that does not prevent you from squeezing in and simply dealing with the space limitations here. And of course, you can wait outside while others explore if that is what you wish.)

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Bear in mind that these buildings seem to be built for medium sized creatures. A large creature in your way may unintentionally provide cover against ranged attacks, a +4 bonus to AC.

Should it be necessary, the rules for squeezing are:

Squeezing: In some cases, you may have to squeeze into or through an area that isn't as wide as the space you take up. You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC.

When a Large creature (which normally takes up 4 squares) squeezes into a space that's 1 square wide, the creature's miniature figure occupies 2 squares, centered on the line between the 2 squares. For a bigger creature, center the creature likewise in the area it squeezes into.

A creature can squeeze past a creature while moving but it can't end its movement in an occupied square.

To squeeze through or into a space less than half your space's width, you must use the Escape Artist skill. You can't attack while using Escape Artist to squeeze through or into a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty to AC, and you lose any Dexterity bonus to AC.

Combat in cramped quarters may get tricky, but I’ll do my best to work it out.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/10+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 8:19:40 AM
Mak stayed back and drew his bow. There was no way he'd be able to fit inside that room with those taurs. Maybe if something came alive he'd be able to shoot around them.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-15 Feet |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 9:47:42 AM
Like Mak, Falco has his bow but just thinks he will be in the way. Once there is an opening he will go it behind the three larger companions.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+5=12 ; d20+14=28 ;
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 9:49:53 AM
Elyas goes through the door when Wil opens it, moving slowly. He's not very stealthy (12), but he feels like he should probably be one of the first in if we're dealing with another magic user. besides, if something attacks he can always dimensional step out of the way.

He scans this room and tries to get to where he can see around the next corner if nothing attacks in this segment.

perception = 28. Currently can see in the dark and see invisibility.

If anyone else needs light Elyas can cast light on one of their items.

If we have the time before anything else occurs, Elyas will sweep this room with detect magic while the others follow in

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (107 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 7:21:06 PM
Kiwina falls quiet with the door open, at least unless Elyas says the room is clear. He should not be leading the charge in this cramped place.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 9:02:20 PM
Ayotnom continues to wait for the first room to become less crowded either that or he goes all the way to the second room if he is kept waiting too long.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 9:39:52 PM
Aware that they are being noticed Tsak moves past Kiwina to stand between him and Wil, he'll keep moving next turn to go to the front with Elyas.
Esmerelda, faster and slipperier than the half-orc moves thru to stand beside the stuffed puma, which she stops and sniffs at suspiciously. Her tail continues it's disatisfied flicking - the chemical smells are very foreign to her feline nose.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+17=35
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 10:15:18 PM
Rolth waits impatiently in the street for the smaller folk to move farther in. He intends to squeeze in once a space opens up. He'll still be keeping a keen eye and ear out for trouble in the meantime.

Perception = 35

DM Mark - Meow d10=7 ; d10=7 ;
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 2:42:43 AM
Kiwina waits for Elyas to clear the room ahead. Falco, Mak, Rolth and Ayotnom all wait outside. It’s a fairly nice day, so not a bad day to be outside. It seems others think so too, as you seem to be attracting a crowd of onlookers. You’ve been out here for several minutes now.

One old woman walks up to stand beside the little Falco and the towering form of Ayotnom. She pokes the minotaur with a cane. ”Here now, what are you lot doing here?” Others seem tense, watching the bold crone.

Meanwhile, Tsak and Esmerelda have moved into the Foyer even as Elyas presses forward into the next room.

The brave mage can see several closed doors. He seems to be in a sort of kitchen area. Or maybe it’s some sort of work area. Hard to say really. This large kitchen contains many pots, pans, and a large fireplace. There are some food stuffs here, but most are spoiled or soon will be. The large wooden table looks like it has had meat chopped on it recently. It smells badly here. There is quite a bit of debris and refuse strewn about here.

A house cat hops up on the wooden table. It sits quietly, tail twitching, looking at Elyas.
Perception DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {If you look closely, you can see there are stitches joining the cat’s fur in places.}

Elyas can see a room to the south-east of him. That room beyond seems to be another trophy room, lined with motionless creatures. Two wolves flank the entrance. Seemingly frozen in time are two humans and an elf, locked forever in combat. In two of the corners are two large orcs on pedestals, not quite as nicely prepared. Hung about are various birds and small animals. There is also a strange insect-like creature in the far corner.

Elyas scans the area for magic. He notes magic in the kitchen area, and in the room beyond. Anything beyond that will take more time, and the DM is interested to see what the rest of the party will do.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Bear in mind that these buildings seem to be built for medium sized creatures. A large creature in your way may unintentionally provide cover against ranged attacks, a +4 bonus to AC.

Should it be necessary, the rules for squeezing are:

Squeezing: In some cases, you may have to squeeze into or through an area that isn't as wide as the space you take up. You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC.

When a Large creature (which normally takes up 4 squares) squeezes into a space that's 1 square wide, the creature's miniature figure occupies 2 squares, centered on the line between the 2 squares. For a bigger creature, center the creature likewise in the area it squeezes into.

A creature can squeeze past a creature while moving but it can't end its movement in an occupied square.

To squeeze through or into a space less than half your space's width, you must use the Escape Artist skill. You can't attack while using Escape Artist to squeeze through or into a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty to AC, and you lose any Dexterity bonus to AC.

Combat in cramped quarters may get tricky, but I’ll do my best to work it out.

JamesM, Subbing for Wil
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 6:17:14 AM
Wil looked in and saw the animals sitting lifeless around the room. ‘Is that you Ted? Hey guys, that’s Ted…what did you say Ted? No, I don’t have any food. He says he a bit empty.”

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/10+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+17=34
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 6:18:34 AM
Seeing that Rolth and the Minotaur weren't going in and hearing that Elyas had moved forward, Mak stepped past Rolth and Kiwina to stand at the door to the room Elyas had just entered.

"Careful old bean, it would be like a fellow of this type to have some special magic to sort you out." he said as he watched the cat closely.

"My friend. That cat isn't alive. It looks like something from some necromancers bag of tricks. See the stitching there on it's neck?" Mak said with a shudder. "Imagine what a pieced together person might look like. Might even need bolts to hold his head on. Let's make this quick chap. That cat is giving me the willies."

I'd like to remind everyone that for home invasions this one is happening very slowly. Plenty of time for it's occupants to make preparations, perhaps we should as well?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 9:38:28 AM
Hearing someone in the crowd ask a question Falco's tension grows even further, do we really need to attract this attention. He moves forward to the door and asks Kiwana. "If we are going in you guys need to actually make some room. People are watching."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=31 ;
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 4:40:07 PM
Elyas quickly notices that the cat is not quite right (perception = 31)

This cat definitely looks like he's been pieced back together. Classic necromancy when a subject needs to be resurrected but is missing bits... nasty business. I'm seeing a bunch of other stuffed animals and people in the next room. definitely likely that at least some of them are zombies. or automatons. or summons... really lots of ways to animate helpers out there.

While waiting for the others to come in, Elyas tries to ignore the nasty cat and continues to perform his Detect Magic scan.

JamesM - Subbing for Wil
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 7:52:13 PM
Wil watched the cat jump up on the table. ”Fluffy? Is that you?”

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 8:13:58 PM
Kiwina chuckles at Falco's complaint -- even if he makes room, Rolth or Ayotnom would take up just as much when they enter. But he squeezes into the next room behind Elyas, casting light.on a spot of wall above the door as he passes. (In X7 if possible, or Y5 if not.)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 11:09:53 PM
Ayotnom says to the woman, "We are visiting with the taxidermist, we just have a large party and the taxidermist residence is rather small."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday June 8th, 2023 12:49:56 AM
Tsak and Esmerelda both move past Mak and into the room with Elyas. Esmerelda moves up to the table where the house cat sits and sniffs at it curiously. Her tail twitches.
Tsak has his sword out and is ready for something to come alive and start pelting them with pots and pans.

DM Mark - "Classic necromancy."
Thursday June 8th, 2023 2:35:37 AM
Outside the creepy house, Falco laments the crowded conditions inside. (Just a reminder that you can move through a friendly occupied space, so long as you don’t end your movement in an occupied square.)

Ayotnom and Rolth remain outside. Ayotnom replies to the old woman’s query, ”We are visiting with the taxidermist, we just have a large party and the taxidermist residence is rather small.”

She says, ”Taxidermist. Izzat what that pale fella does? Huh. So, you all came to pay some taxes? Voluntarily?”

Another speaks up. ”They’re calling it ‘taxes’ now? We just get charged to be under the Darts protection, and we’re pretty safe here. I think this fella might be scamming you. You should check in at Dart tower afore you give this fella your money.”

There seems to be general agreement on this point. Some of the townsfolk head off on some task or another, but a number seem more interested in watching your party.

One says to Falco, ”Hey there little birdman. How do you keep from gettin stepped on by these big guys. That bull and lion are huge. I’d be worried around them if I was you.”

Then he quickly turns to Ayotnom and Rolth. “No offense a’ course. I mean it’s not really your fault yer so big.”

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Mak moves into the creepy house. It smells pretty bad in here. He notes that the cat is likely pieced together and may not even be alive. He also mentions a warning to his friends.

Wil seems to recognize several of the creatures in here and tries to strike up a conversation with them.

Kiwina casts a Light spell above the doorway in this larger room. This greatly helps those who cannot see in the dark.

As Tsak looks around, he half expect the pots and pans to come alive and attack the Petals. Esmerelda sniffs the cat. The cat regards it momentarily before returning its gaze to the party.

Elyas concentrates on his Detect Magic spell. Interestingly, he finds one source of magic is a spoon that sits on the wooden table next to the cat. He also finds two sources of magic in the adjoining trophy room - a short sword held by the elf, and a dagger held by one of the humans.

There are several doors from this large area. Aside from noises you make, it is eerily quiet in here. The strange cat sits on the table and stares at you impassively.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

See the prior DM post for a description of where you are.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Thursday June 8th, 2023 8:37:08 AM
Mak moved into the room next to Elyas with his bow out and ready. He took a moment to summon a bundle of arrows from his haversack to bring the count in his quiver to 20 even as he leaned over towards Elyas.

"If it goes sideways stay behind me. and ummm, do necromancers have fireballs? This is a dreadfully small space."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday June 8th, 2023 10:21:06 AM
Frustrated with those that remain on watch Falco slips in, catching up with the others. He spots the projects the taxidermist and shutters, thinking of himself being mounted like that.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday June 8th, 2023 1:42:20 PM
Elyas lets Mak take a front position and nods slightly at the question

"necromancer is just a specific name for a wizard that has focused their study on the undead. They will likely know many spell of other disciplines. One doesn't have to be a pyromancer to throw a fireball on occasion. I would expect Nevras to be able to use any spell you've seen any other wizard use.

To anyone who is in the room, Elyas will point out that the spoon, sword and dagger are magical.

Magical weapons on those. certainly makes it more likely that they are able to wield them in some manner. unfortunately detecting magic doesn't actually help me identify constructs or undead. does anyone have a spell to detect undead? that could be helpful...

He stares at the cat for a moment

"we should assume anything we say can be heard by Nevras. The cat isn't being aggressive but it could be his familiar, which would let him communicate with it or see through it. heck, it could be an illusion. but the thought of touching the undead animal to make sure wasn't something Elyas wanted to do at the moment.

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday June 8th, 2023 4:18:26 PM
"There are so many here.. I know you and you.. and you."
Wil moves with the group. (OOC: I will be more specific in upcoming posts.. I have to move where I've been posting to a new pc)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29
Thursday June 8th, 2023 5:37:19 PM
Rolth blinks, coming out of a momentary stupor, and realizes that it is time to move inside now that some space has cleared up and someone turned on a light. He squeezes behind Falco, and casts Heroism on himself, figuring that bad things are likely to happen sometime in the near future.

Effect Tracking:
Heroism 500r (+2 morale to hit, saves, skills)
Expeditious Retreat 49r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 47r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday June 8th, 2023 9:11:43 PM
Ayotnom tries to correct those who think a taxidermist has something to do with taxes and says, "Not tax collector, taxidermist, you know someone who stuffs dead animals into display pieces and trophies."

Ayotnom says to someone who points out how big he is, "No offense is taken, If I wasn't so big I wouldn't be waiting out here but it looks like things have opened up somewhat."

Ayotnom heads into the porch

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday June 8th, 2023 11:16:13 PM
Kiwina takes Elyas's warning to heart, accepting that Nevras could spy through the cat.

"If I recall the outside of this place right, this door beside me leads into the hillside. And that one by Falco and Tsak probably goes to a dead end. Should we check that out first, to make sure we don't pass our host by?"

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Longstrider
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light
1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire (used), Obscuring mist
2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb
3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday June 8th, 2023 11:25:11 PM
OOC: Grabbed the wrong spell list -- corrected below.

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind, Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=37 ;
Friday June 9th, 2023 12:17:52 AM
(Perception=37)

Tsak gives Kiwina a nod and tests the door behind him to see if it will open. If it does so he'll open it carefully, standing to the side, and then poke his head around to have a look in (perception).

Esmerelda jumps up on the table beside the other cat and swats it curiously with her paw.

DM Mark - "Not tax collector, taxidermist." d20+4=24 ; d20+4=17 ;
Friday June 9th, 2023 3:17:29 AM
Mak moves into the larger room, pulling out his bow and restocking his arrows. He tells Elyas to get behind him if there’s trouble. Elyas nods and then tells his friends the potential dangers of necromancers. He also points out the magical items he detected, suggesting that the weapons the elf and human figures hold may mean they will come to life. The mage wonders if perhaps the cat is the eyes and ears of this necromancer they seek. Or maybe it’s an illusion.

Kiwina worries about the cat, and suggests checking the nearby doors to make sure they do not contain any surprises.

Wil seems to know these stuffed creatures, talking to them as if they can hear him.

Falco enters the house. He finds the preserved creatures disturbing. Rolth follows Falco and casts Heroism on himself.

Ayotnom tries to explain what a taxidermist is. The old woman has a puzzled look for a moment and then replies, ”Oh sure. Stuffed animals, I seen that. Takes time, but they taste better that way. And they look mighty like a trophy in the center of a big table. But between you and me, I don’t think that’s what that pale fella does. It don’t smell like stuffed animals comin’ from that house. No sir, it smells right awful some times.” There is general agreement from the others on this last point.

Ayotnom gives up and heads into the house. The towns folk continue to peer into the open door at Ayotnom. Ayotnom has to bow his head a bit in this place as his horns scrape the ceiling.

Tsak opens the door nearest to him, and there is a strong, dank smell to this room suggesting the window here has never been opened. A stained and dirty bed dominates this room. The depression in the bed suggests an untidy medium creature sleeps here. There is a free standing wardrobe in here as well.

Esmerelda hops up on the table with the cat and takes a swipe at it. The cat’s lips curl into a snarl. It lashes Esmerelda with a claw (Crit vs AC 17, hits for 2 points of damage) before it jumps down. It dashes past Mak and Elyas as it runs to hide in the trophy room.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Friday June 9th, 2023 9:20:41 AM
"I've got a bad feeling about this." Mak stated as he tried to avoid the cluttered area behind him. He then took a look to the east and spotted the door there. After some quick mental calculations Mak thought to ask. "Gents, why would this fellow need a 20' wide set of doors in the street outside opening into that room?" he asked pointing to the eastern door with his gloved hand. "Kiwina, before you open that door behind you, we should check that large room first." Mak said as his voice trailed off. "My friends, if these "Stuffed" figures animate, we are quite surrounded. Strategically speaking, that's not a very desirable position, don't you know."

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday June 9th, 2023 9:40:54 AM
"I agree, there is a definite possibility that when we go in that room everything starts moving... but what other choice do we have? just destroy it all first? would be safer but then if we're wrong about this guy that would be quite rude of us. Falco, do you have any spells to destroy or inactivate the undead?"

I could always fireball the room and see what happens...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday June 9th, 2023 9:52:51 AM
"My healing spells can be used to harm the undead, calling on the warper-sar to hurt them instead of healing us. Given the cramped quarters I am sure I can hit a lot of targets at once, if there undead. I don't think I have heard of something undead being stuffed though. More likely a construct of some sort."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday June 9th, 2023 12:11:51 PM
"It's getting a bit tense in here. Let me summon some help."
Wil summons a Hound Archon(Shadow)( 7 rnds)
"We can use his particular set of skills."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+17=19 ;
Friday June 9th, 2023 4:20:17 PM
Rolth waits on the smaller folk to clear out of the more open areas of the room. Al the while keeping an eye out for whatever bad thing happens next.

Perception = 19

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday June 10th, 2023 3:46:36 AM
Tsak rolls his eyes, wouldn't be the first time someone hid in a wardrobe. He crosses the room to open it up and check it out before returning to the same spot in the kitchen.

Esmerelda lets out a yowl of pain and annoyance, but she doesn't follow the other cat. She stays on the table licking her paw where it was scratched by the other cat and looking toward the room Tsak is investigating.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=21 ;
Saturday June 10th, 2023 1:00:41 PM
Kiwina thinks the kitchen area where Esmerelda is should be carved into the hillside, just like whatever's behind the door beside him. He looks at the walls, ceiling, and floor to see if any are stone.

(Perception = 21)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29
Sunday June 11th, 2023 6:29:32 PM
Rolth will also cast a Toros Taur Try (minotaur version) on himself to further boost his Perception as we explore this place.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday June 11th, 2023 7:35:42 PM
Ayotnom wears his horns capped so they wouldn't carve up the ceiling. (OOC: Ayotnom exchanged his natural horn attack for the improve grapple feat so Ayotnom wears his horns capped)

After Ayotnom entered the dwelling he sees a pathway deeper in that would give him a place to wait so he moves there. (OOC: see map)

DM Mark - "I could always fireball the room and see what happens..."
Monday June 12th, 2023 2:22:50 AM
Mak wonders about the large stone doors on the outside of this building. He worries about the stuffed creatures coming to life, and suggests opening the door at the other end of the trophy room before opening the door where Kiwina is standing. This leads Elays to ask Falco if he can do something that would hurt undead. Alternatively, Elyas suggests just torching the whole place.

Falco says that he can indeed channel energy to affect undead, but he’s not sure there are any undead here.

There is a great deal of furnishings, stuffed creatures, and debris here, and Elyas can see that it would not be difficult to start a fire in here - a fireball would certainly do the trick. Knowledge Local DC 5:Highlight to display spoiler: {Lighting a building on fire is a town is generally frowned upon. It rarely stays confined to one building.}

Wil decides to summon a Hound Archon. A round later, standing before the shadowdancer is an imposing figure, a furry, muscled form with a well-groomed wolf head holding a polished broadsword . Its eyes dart about as it nods to Wil.

Rolth waits as keeps a sharp eye about. He casts Taur’s Try to boost his Perception.

Esmerelda lets out a howl and licks its tiny wound. Tsak moves into the apparent bedroom and checks the wardrobe. As he moves in, he can see that the floor is covered in Underclothing, papers, bits of cloth which creates a carpet of sorts, but not a very pleasant one. The wardrobe opens and is filled with clothing, most of it a bit dirty. He spots a small, locked chest in the bottom of the wardrobe.

If you have line of sight into this room, Perception DC 25:Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice Tsak disturb a scroll tube amongst the debris as he moves into the room.}

Kiwina wonders about the kitchen area. He estimates it is built into the hillside, and that being surrounded by earth would make it easier to maintain a livable temperature in here. He’s not sure what the walls and ceiling are made of as they are plastered and whitewashed. Well, it was a whitewash. Now it’s more of a tanwash with bits of staining here and there. As he is looking around he sees a fly crawl from under the door where he stands and buzz around the room.

Ahyotnom moves further into the structure. (You noted Ayotnom’s horns are capped and he does not have a horn attack, but this is not noted on his character sheet.)

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+17=26 ; d20+3=4 ;
Monday June 12th, 2023 8:05:49 AM
The fireball idea seemed fine to Mak. In his mind this place needed to be purged. Just as Mak sees Tsak move into the room he notices that the half-orc bumped something on the floor. "Tsak, what's that tube looking thing you kicked on the floor?" he said as he shifted a little to the east to get a better look into the bedroom.

"All this death, it would make sense if the man used these rooms in the hillside to keep his subject matter in good shape, temperature controlled don't you you know. Let's not open those doors until we have to, jolly good?" Mak said as he thought about all the places of late they had to explore where the smell wasn't desirable. Made those excursions in the ocean pleasant in comparison.

Mak removed his torn legging from his pack and wrapped it carefully around his face after wetting it with a bit of water. There, tied to his face he hoped to offset any nauseating odors they might encounter.

OOC:
KS: local +3, Roll 4. Fail
Perception +17, Roll 26

Circumstance Bonus against nausea?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday June 12th, 2023 10:38:49 AM
Falco looks about shifting uncomfortably from foot to foot with his bow at the ready. He mumbles to him self about breaking and entering and it being a good thing this is a lawless community. The talk is just nerves.

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+18=22 ; d6+4=10 ;
Monday June 12th, 2023 4:53:09 PM
Elyas discards the idea of fireballing the room, not used to being on a mission in a heavily populated area. 'Sneaking' into a workshop is one thing, torching it and maybe setting the neighborhood on fire is too far.

However, maybe there's other ways of testing out the stuffed animal room.

Elyas casts a spell, warning the others to avoid going in the room full of animals (not that anyone looked like they were planning on it anyways)
Black oily tentacles spring up from the ground, grasping and slithering around the feet of the stuffed creatures. [cast black tentacles. should be enough with a 20 foot spread to cover every creature space in the room, centered on the closer of the two H spaces.]

22 vs CMD for any creatures in the room, if they fail they are grappled and take 10 damage.

[ooc if I'm reading this the right way, Black Tentacles makes 'Every creature within the area of the spell is the target of a combat maneuver check made to grapple each round at the beginning of your turn', so it should go after any creatures in the room. even if an undead is just chilling and standing still, it seems like the tentacles would still go after them as it doesn't require the caster to target individual enemies or even have LOS to creatures in the area. Let me know if I'm missing anything there]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (105 minutes)
Black Tentacles (current DC 22, 10 damage, 12 rounds remain)

On Party

Summon

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+10=15 ;
Monday June 12th, 2023 7:58:00 PM
"Ok, buddy," Wil says. "Please surge ahead and scout for us?"
He asks the shadow Hound archon. (OOC: Can I assume, since the archon is a shadow it isn't affected my the squeeze?)
(Perception: 15)
"Can someone ahead let the shadow into one of the doors?" He shouted to the others.
"May want to check for traps. Not sure if the archon can do that. First door?"

Wil summons a Hound Archon(Shadow)( 6 rnds)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=24 ;
Monday June 12th, 2023 8:46:13 PM
(OOC: I stand corrected. I had a previous minotaur named Son Imod who had the alternative racial trait but it turns out Ayotnom actually doesn't have it. Son Imod was in this game prior to Ayotnom but I had to change my character because of my build becoming invalid)

(Perception: 24)

Ayotnom takes a look around his surroundings.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+18=24 ;
Monday June 12th, 2023 9:20:25 PM
Rolth squeezes further in, so as to be in the best or worst possible position when things go wrong.

(Perception = 24 for trouble)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday June 12th, 2023 10:17:18 PM
Kiwina waits to see what Elyas'es spell does, but is pretty sure they need to be moving through the place more quickly if they don't want Nevras to slip away or call reinforcements.

DM Mark - In an octopus' garden d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d20+23=32 ; d20+23=30 ; 2d8+12=22 ; 2d8+12=16 ; d20+6=18 ;
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 3:22:52 AM
As Tsak explores the large bedroom he is in, Mak notices a scroll tube on the floor and points it out. Mak suggests not opening any doors in here just yet. To try to deal with the smell, he fastens a moist cloth around his face.

All this poking around in another person’s house makes Falco nervous , so he holds his bow at the ready.

Ayotnom keeps a sharp eye out. He notices a rat scurry through the debris in the kitchen. Looking down, he can see this rat is missing part of its tail and he can see the body has been stitched together in places.

Wil summons a Hound Archon (the DM assumes you summoned a regular Hound Archon - please see my email on this.) He directs the creature to surge ahead and scout for the party. Wil mentions checking the unopened doors and to be wary of traps. It replies, ”I will do my best to be wary of traps.” The Hound Archon moves to the first door and opens it. This appears to be an unused bedroom. It is a jumbled mess of boxes, cast off material, broken equipment, random books and scrolls, etc.

Elyas decides against a fireball in this place. He warns the others not to enter the trophy room ahead and casts Black Tentacles. Oily black tentacles rise up from the floor and begin wrapping around anything within reach, squeezing the stuffed figures. The tentacles fill that room and extend out to just in front of Elyas.

Kiwina waits to see what happens, but Rolth moves into this space.

The black tentacles wrap around Rolth, though the CMB of 22 is no match for the liontaur. The two stuffed hounds on either side of Rolth move! The tentacles wrap around them, but they seem strong enough to evade the tentacles and try to move away from them, but the liontaur blocks their way. They attack Rolth.

One hits Rolth for 22 points of damage, and the other hits him for 16 points of damage. In the far corner, the insect-like creature moves. It has a segmented body and tail with some sort of club at the end, four legs and two long moth-like antennae. It is also able to resist the tentacles, though they do slow it down as it tries to leave. Blocked by Rolth, it also attacks the liontaur. As it’s antennae lash out, Rolth looks with horror to see his mithral armor - normally shiny and bright - is now a corroded mess. (The touch from this creature causes his armor to lose half its total hit points and gain the broken condition. DC 22 Reflex save to negate this effect.)

The cat yeowls as the tentacles wrap around it, holding it fast.

The tentacles also wrap around the other figures here, destroying them but they do not seem to move or react.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 5:12:24 AM
Tsak is thinking about reaching for the chest when a commotion breaks out in another room. He withdraws his hand and ducks back out the door to see what's happening. He motions Esmerelda to stay where she is on the table and he also stays put - there's not enough room for everyone to start running around. Tsak has his sword out and is ready to whack anything that comes near him.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (84/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d20+22=35 ;
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 7:19:48 AM
Rolth realizes his blunder too late, but at least manages to dodge the antennae as they start to make his precious, double-cost armor smoke. (Spend hero point in advance, REF save = 35, success)

Rolth knows that he is not the right one to be in the front for this fight, and so withdraws to allow shooting and unarmored combatants to take over. "That things destroys metal items!" He will start singing soon.

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/15+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+16=28 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=22 ; d8+11=14 ; d8+6=12 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+16=20 ; d8+16=23 ; d8+16=18 ;
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 10:22:16 AM
Mak was in position to attack the Rust Monster with his bow, so he took a five foot step towards Elyas then aimed and let fly his arrows. The wooden shafts with there metal tips lanced out towards the small insect like creature. First the two arrows shot in a pair, then another in quick succession with two more fired. All but one should have hit the creature as it danced about in the tentacles.

OOC:
Mak - Rust Monster, Roll 28(Manyshot), 19, 11, 20(Rapid Shot). Hit, hit, miss, hit. Damage(MS) 18+22=40 hp, 23, 18. Total = 81 hp. Assumes AC18.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+18=28 ; d6+4=5 ; 5d4+5=21 ;
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 2:12:52 PM
the tentacles that Elyas' summoned continue to grasp and writhe. this time they hit with a CMB of 28, and damage = 5

Elyas fires a magic missile at the rust monster, working to focus down one enemy at a time. 5 missiles streak from his palm, doing 21 force damage to the monster

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (105 minutes)
Black Tentacles (current DC 28, 5 damage, 11 rounds remain)

On Party

Summon

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+12=31 ; d8+3=4 ;
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 6:53:08 PM
Kiwina doubts the creature that scared Rolth will last long, but the wolf creatures will be coming out soon. He steps beside Mak as his weapon becomes a trident and light mace, and readies to attack the first enemy that steps into AB-6.

His attack hits AC 31 for 4 points of damage.

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind, Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) 3d4+3=12 ;
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 9:12:49 PM
Ayotnom hears the commotion in the room and sees the strange creature and fires off his own missiles.

12 damage

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=32 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+13=24 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+9=20 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=5 ; d20+4=6 ;
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 9:50:19 PM
"Yes, yes.. let's go!" He says excitedly.
Wil summons a Spiritual Weapon to attack one of the hound 1 attacking Rolth
The Hound Archon attacks hound 2: (w/Greatsword(Att: 20 - 15)(Att: 6)

Spiritual Weapon(7 rnds) - (Att: 32 - 9)(Att: 24 - 7)
Hound Archon(Shadow)( 5 rnds)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

DM Mark - In an octopus' garden d20+12=17 ; d100=39 ; d100=96 ; d100=93 ; d20+23=32 ; 2d8+12=17 ; d20+13=26 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 1:47:29 AM
The commotion caused by black, rubbery tentacles slapping everything in reach causes Tsak to stop his exploration. He heads back out to the larger room, drawing his sword. As he does so, he motions for Esmerelda to stay where she is.

Black tentacles caress the liontaur. Rolth has no intention of losing his armor, so he first calls on his heroic reserves to make sure it resists the corrosive effect of the rust monster. Then he withdraws from the tentacles, avoiding attacks from the stuffed wolves.

With Rolth out of the way, Mak shoots the rust monster. Several times. His initial shot hits, but the others do not (AC 23). Mak inflicts 30 damage from the first two arrows.

Elyas looks around, satisfied his tentacles are at work. He makes a familiar gesture and as he speaks, darts of force spring from his fingertips toward the rust monster. They deftly avoid the tentacles as they lance into the thing. The creature ignores them as it tries to avoid the tentacles. (The tentacles CMB is 17, correct?)

Ayotnom also conjures some Magic Missiles. They fly true, but the rust monster ignores them, more interested in the tentacles holding it fast.

Kiwina sees the threats as Rolth pulls back. As he moves his weapon shimmers and shifts to become two. He readies an action to attack a foe if they move into range. Some of you notice three ghostly figures begin to waft around the room - they look vaguely like Kiwina.

Wil moves up to cast Spiritual Weapon. He directs it to attack one of the wolves, which it does, and while it hits it seems to have no effect. He tells his Hound Archon to attack the other wolf. As the Hound Archon steps into the area of the tentacles it is grappled (Black Tentacles overcame its SR 15, CMB 28 vs. CMD 18.) The Hound Archon takes 5 points of damage from the tentacles, which bypass its DR. One of the wolves steps forward to attack the Archon. The Archon swings and misses (AC 25.)

The wolves resist the tentacles (CMD 25.) One moves in to attack the Archon (cannot attack around a corner.) It bites the Archon for 17 points of damage (though the Archon’s DR will apply to this hit.)

The Rust Monster tries to break the grapple. It rolls a 26 check against the 17 CMD if the spell, so it manages to break free. For now.

The shrieking cat becomes a gurgle as it is strangled by the tentacles. It falls silent.

The tentacles continue to tear up the trophy room. What a mess.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly. Bear in mind, that the Hound Archon provides soft cover to the creatures in this room, adding +4 to their AC below.

Wolf 1 - AC 25 - dam 0
Wolf 1 - AC 25 - dam 0
Rust Monster - AC 25 - dam 30+5

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (84/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 6:36:07 AM
Rolth starts to sing his inspiring song. (OOC: Grants +2 on attack and weapon damage rolls) He then pulls out his sling for future use.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+15=23 ; d6=2 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 12:02:09 PM

Blast it all! Small spaces, walls and doors... this is not the place for a party the size and compisition of the petals. Not wanting to be in the way Falco readies an arrow for the first enemy that comes into line of sight. {Hit: 23 Dam: 2}

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=21 ; d20+4=19 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 1:00:51 PM
The hound archon swing again at its far less superior attacker but misses

Spiritual Weapon(7 rnds) - (Att: 32 - 9)(Att: 24 - 7)
Hound Archon(Shadow)( 4 rnds)(Att: 21 - miss)(Att: 19 - miss) (hp 39/34)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=20 ; d20+8=25 ; d8+3=4 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 1:17:17 PM
(OOC: Second post.. first posted when it wasn't supposed too)
Wil casts Magic Weapon on Kiniwa's weapon
(The weapon glimmers with magic and energy. The target becomes a +1 striking weapon, gaining a +1 item bonus to attack rolls and increasing the number of weapon damage dice to two.)

"What if we move through this room?" Pointing to the door on Y7. "Maybe there is a back door to the monster room?" Wil asks.
"I'm staying in this room with my summons but maybe we can spread out?"

The hound archon takes a 5 foot step to the side to try to draw the (Wf2) hound into the room. He stands at the doorway. He swings again at its far less superior attacker but misses
Wil's spiritual weapon (Wf2) fires as soon as the hound enters the room.

Spiritual Weapon(6 rnds) - (Att: 21 - miss)(Att: 25 - 4)
Hound Archon(Shadow)( 4 rnds)(Att: 21 - miss)(Att: 19 - miss) (hp 39/34)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

DM Mark - In an octopus' garden
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 3:03:20 PM
[I returned the Hound Archon to where it was. It is grappled and cannot move until it breaks the grapple. That may change depending on Elyas' CMB roll this round.]

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (84/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 5:27:56 PM
Rolth turns to Wil and pleads, "Please don’t compound my mistake by moving the hound and letting that thing into this room."

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/10+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+16=26 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+16=19 ; d8+16=23 ; d8+16=22 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 6:15:45 PM
Mak was still in place and could see the rust monster in the room. He nocked another two arrows and let fly, striking the creature with his manyshots. The other shots simply glanced off of the door jam or harmlessly hit the tentacles.

OOC:
Mak - Rust Monster, Roll 26, 12, 8, 19. Hit, miss, miss, miss. Damage (Manyshot) 23+22=45 hp

Please ignore the second +11 hit roll. Hit it twice by accident.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 10:00:18 PM
"Ouch. Wil, that's my tail!" Kiwina sounds testy as Wil treads a bit close, and regrets it as the purpose of Wil's spell comes clear.

He's feeling really hemmed in in this confining madhouse, and beginning to think a good fire is what the place needs, whether the city would like it or not. With all the fighting going through one doorway, there's not much for him to do but watch, though, so that's what he does.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20=3 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+15=16 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 11:48:38 PM
Ayotnom tries to figure out if he uses his hand of the apprentice ability to hurl his rapier at the rust monster will the rapier sustain damage.

Know[arcana]: 23 (+20 to roll)
Know[dungeon]: 14

If the rapier won't sustain damage he'll use his hand of the apprentice ability to launch the rapier at the rust monster and have it return.

If she uses the ability it misses (nat 1)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday June 15th, 2023 1:43:00 AM
Esmerelda isn't happy, but she has the sense to stay where she is on the table.

Tsak doesn't see the point in moving forward, at this point there are plenty of missiles passing thru the doorway into the other room. He stays put with his sword ready.

DM Mark - In an octopus' garden d20+18=32 ; d6+4=5 ; d20+23=25 ; 2d8+12=21 ; d100=62 ; d100=65 ; d100=74 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2023 3:30:31 AM
Rolth breaks into song, inspiring his friends!

Even with Rolth’s rousing encouragement, Falco laments the cramped quarters. He readies an action to shoot any enemy that presents itself.

Wil casts Magic Weapon on one of Kiwina’s weapons, but it has no effect since it’s already +1. The spell is used. (Matt - you indicated this spell increases the damage dice rolled. What would make this spell increase the number of dice?) Also, Wil moves into Kiwina’s space. He can move through a friendly occupied space, but cannot stop there. I moved him back.

The Hound Archon is grappled (-2 to hit), but Rolth’s song helps. It swings twice, and though one attack hits, that attack fails to exceed the wolf’s DR of 5. Then the Hound Archon tries to move, but it has already attacked twice so it cannot also move or try to break free of the grapple this round.

Rolth pleads for Wil to keep the Hound Archon where it is to hold those monsters where they are.

Mak can see the rust monster in the room and he shoots, though the Hound Archon does provide soft cover for Mak’s bow attacks. The first attack hits with two arrows and the creature takes 35 points of damage.

Kiwina yelps as Wil pushes into him. He and Falco watch and wait.

Ayotnom wonders if simply hitting the rust monster will damage a weapon. He thinks it’s the creature’s antennae that causes the damaging corrosion, but he’s not completely sure. He takes a risk and uses magic to strike the thing with his rapier, but it misses.

The Black Tentacles attack (CMB 32, Dam 5).

The Hound Archon is grappled and take 5 more damage.

The wolves seem to shrug off the effects of the tentacles (CMD 38). One of them attacks the Archon, and it takes 21 points of damage, less its DR.

The rust monster is not so stout and is grappled by the tentacles. It is squeezed for 5 points of damage.
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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.
Bear in mind, that the Hound Archon provides soft cover to the creatures in this room, adding +4 to their AC. Any grappled creature takes a -4 to DEX and a -2 to its attack. These are included in the AC below.

Wolf 1 - AC 29 - dam 0
Wolf 1 - AC 29 - dam 0
Rust Monster - AC 25 - dam 35+35+5
Hound Archon - 5+7+5+11

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/5+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+18(MS)(20)x3)) d20+7=24 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+18=35 ; d8+18=21 ; d8+18=19 ; d8+18=25 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2023 8:23:49 AM
Mak was starting to worry about the rust monster. He didn't recall anything that would cause them to be so tough. If the creature was enhanced by necromancy to such an extent, what of the other creatures? He was glad Elyas had managed to entrap them as he did. Enhanced himself by Rolth's song, Mak took aim once more and fired at the Rust Monster. His twin shot passed between all the intervening allies and creature to strike the deadly insect like animal, as did his next quick shot. The other two arrows missed as they hit the floor or went harmlessly into the room and struck the far wall.

"That's a rousing song old bean! Inspiring even!" Mak shouted out to his friend as he admired his aim and reloaded, perhaps for the last time. He'd need to take a moment to restock his quiver if this kept up.

OOC:
KS: Dungeoneering +7, Roll 24 (Rust Monster)
KS: Nature +3, Roll 23 (Rust Monster)
KS: Religion +3, Roll 8 (Rust Monster)
Mak - Rust Monster, Roll 30(Manyshot), 20, 22, 35(Rapid Shot). Hit, miss, miss, hit. Damage 21+ 19 = 40(Manyshot), 25(Rapidshot) = 65 hp.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+17=36 ; d6+4=9 ; 5d4+5=17 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2023 10:21:13 AM
[ooc: sorry for missing yesterday I thought I had posted I guess i never actually submitted the form after spending a bunch of time looking up stuff and then getting distracted!
to clarify the tentacles. for them to initially grapple a creature, each round i roll a combat manuever check using the CMB of 17 checked against the CMD of each creature in the room. in the last post it looks like yous aid the wolves had a CMD of 25 but the roll for that turn was a 28.
Note there is a plus 5 bonus to continue the grapple on anything already held
when they try to break free form the grapple, the CMD for purposed of breaking out is 10+CMB, so 27]

The tentacles keep thrashing around. This round they hit with a manuever check of 36 vs CMD of the affected creatures and 9 damage

Elyas continues with the magic missiles, this time throwing the salvo into Wolf #2
17 force damage slams into the thing

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (330/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (105 minutes)
Black Tentacles (current CMB check= 36, 9 damage, 9 rounds remain)

On Party

Summon

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | 3d8(1+3+3)+10=17
Thursday June 15th, 2023 2:19:27 PM
Falco spots a banged up Rolth and rushes to give him a boost. "Hold still Rolth this will help."

{Cure Serious: 17}

"Warper-sar was a bit stingy there. One moment and I will do more."

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CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (84/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29
Thursday June 15th, 2023 2:26:52 PM
Rolth continues to sing his song to Inspire Courage, and casts a Prayer to further boost the Petals and impair our foes.

He further suggests that smaller folk could move up to the North and shoot down through the door, even with intervening party members. Or maybe even heal our wounded.

(Inspire Courage = +2 competence bonus to attacks and weapon damage
Prayer = +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of our foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.)

Effect Tracking:
Prayer 1/4r
Heroism 495r (+2 morale to hit, saves, skills)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 97r
Expeditious Retreat 44r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 42r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (105/114) HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 29 d8=5 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2023 7:48:23 PM
Rolth thanks Falco for the healing! (OOC: I rerolled the '1' on the first die per the Woldian house rule, so the total healing is 21hp)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday June 15th, 2023 7:54:37 PM
Kiwina's doing nothing where he is, and isn't opposed to giving someone with a bow a place to stand (or Will with the spiritual weapon) and shoot through the doorway. He squeezes back between the table and the wall. "Even the halflings had more room than this in their place."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=28 ; d8+4=7 ;
Friday June 16th, 2023 12:00:07 AM
Ayotnom tries another attempt with his hand of the apprentice, trying to miss the antenae and hit the monster in its weaker body area.

28 vs AC; 7 damage

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday June 16th, 2023 1:08:42 AM
Tsak moves up to the table where Esmerelda sits and puts away his sword.
He peers thru the door to see if he has a target amongst the flailing limbs, heads and weapons that move wildly thru the space.
That wolf looks like bad news, I'll have a shot at that when I can

(OOC I doubt Tsak can see the rust monster from where he is, Ayotnom would have to somehow move somewhere so Tsak could move there to shoot it.)

DM Mark - In an octopus' garden d20=7 ; d20=1 ; d20+23=35 ; 2d8+12=18 ; d20+23=30 ; 2d8+12=18 ; d8=7 d8=5 d8=5 d8=7
Friday June 16th, 2023 3:15:04 AM
Mak worries that this rust monster seems so tough. Still, he shoots the thing. Even so, his aim is true as he fills it full of arrows. The last shot hits it squarely in the head and it sinks to the floor even as the black tentacles envelope it.

As the rust monster goes down, Elyas summons more Magic Missiles and shoots them at the wolf. They unerringly hit their target but the wolf neither reacts nor seems hurt by them. (Sorry that I put CMD 25. That was their AC. Their CMD is actually 38.)

As Falco calls on the power of the Warper-Sar, Rolth is healed for 21 points. The liontaur thanks him and continues his inspiring song. Rolth suggest some tactical moves for his friends.

Kiwina laments the cramped quarters, and moves back to let others with ranged weapons shoot.

Ayotnom uses his Hand of the Apprentice to strike with his rapier. He hits, but the tough hide of the wolf only lets 2 points of the damage through.

Tsak moves back toward where Esmerelda sits in the kitchen. He sees a few things on the table where she sits, including a grimy spoon.

The tentacles continue to writhe about wildly (36 vs CMD of the affected creatures and 9 damage.) The Hound Archon remains grappled and you can see the tentacle squeezing it, but it fights on. It attacks the wolf before it, but misses twice.

The wolf seems stronger than the tentacles - they seem to wrap around the wolf, but the wolf is somehow stronger. It snarls at the Archon and attacks. It hits for 18 damage, and though the Archon’s damage reduction mitigates this it is still enough to kill the Archon.

As this happens, the other wolf sees its chance and moves up, dodging tentacles as it goes. It moves to the first space that does not have tentacles and snaps at Elyas, biting him for 18 points of damage.

As the dead summoned Hound Archon fades away, the wolf that killed it also moves out of the tentacles, though it cannot attack again this round.

At the same time, a strange thing is happening. Since Kiwina was in combat, his three ghostly ancestors were present as wispy forms. The Petals can see that they have moved to where Wil is. They seems to be speaking with him, and though none of you can hear it, Wil replies, ”What? Oh, my! Yes. Yes, I understand. Wardd? That is important. I see. But will you watch over them?”

Wil moves to Rolth and cast Cure Critical Wounds, healing him for 34 points.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.
Any grappled creature takes a -4 to DEX and a -2 to its attack.

Squeezing: You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC. When a Large creature (which normally takes up 4 squares) squeezes into a space that's 1 square wide, the creature occupies 2 squares, centered on the line between the 2 squares.

Wolf 1 - AC 29 - dam 0
Wolf 1 - AC 29 - dam 0
Rust Monster - AC 25 - dead

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 14; Touch: 7; CMD: 23 d20+17=22 ;
Friday June 16th, 2023 6:50:53 AM
Thanking Wil for the additional healing, Rolth moves up to protect Falco and Wil from the wolves, rages, and attacks Wolf 2, singing his inspiring song all the while. He asks Falco to give him a little more space if possible, as the tight space is cramping his liontaur style.

+1 Holy Morning star to hit +17 = 22, damage 1d8+14+2d6 = miss

Effect Tracking:
Prayer 2/4r
Heroism 494r (+2 morale to hit, saves, skills)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 96r
Expeditious Retreat 43r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 41r
Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 1/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,IC,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+15+2d6(Evil)(15)x2 d20+25=30 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=28 ; d6+15=16 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6+15=21 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; 2d6+15=21 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ;
Friday June 16th, 2023 8:36:40 AM
Mak was down to his last five arrows when the wolf broke through and firing them at such close range would be foolish, so he summoned his sword from his glove of storing and attacked the wolf. His rapier slashed out three times, each striking the wolf with it's sturdy adamantine blade, cutting into the tough skin of the undead creature as it did so. On his third strike he had an especially good attack as the rapier hit a sensitive section of the necromantic automaton.

OOC:
Mak - Wf1, Roll 30, 29, 30(Threat, 28 to confirm crit). Hit, hit, crit. Damage 16 + 6(Holy), 21 + 9(Holy), 36 (Crit) + 2(Holy). Total 73 + 17(Holy) = 90hp.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday June 16th, 2023 11:37:53 AM
Seeing Rolth fully healed and targets available Faloc goes for his favorit spell not sure if it will work on these things. {Blindness on W2, W1 if W2 is dead - DC18}

______________________________
CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - In an octopus' garden d100=20 ; d100=36 ;
Friday June 16th, 2023 12:10:29 PM
Forgot to check something.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+10=25 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+5=10 ; d20=7 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=11 ; 2d8+4=12 ; 2d6+3=10 ; d6+3=8 ;
Friday June 16th, 2023 3:03:24 PM
Kiwina steps five feet forward and fully commits to his attacks, thinking his chances of getting a good swing in this tiny room are small.

Trident - AC 25 - 12 (only if AC 25 hits, uses 2nd die from Wil's spell)
Light mace - AC 30 (no crit) - 8 (ignore the 2d6+3 roll)
Trident (1st iterative) - AC 10 - miss
Trident (2nd iterative) - AC 7 - miss
Hoof - AC 22 - miss
Hoof - AC 11 - miss

DM Mark - In an octopus' garden
Friday June 16th, 2023 3:33:33 PM
Oops. The wolves AC is back to 25 since the Hound Archon is no longer providing soft cover. Sorry for any confusion.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday June 16th, 2023 4:58:56 PM
. . . That was attacking Wf2. And since he's squeezing, Kiwina's AC is only 18 (or 22 vs AoO).

Elyas (Ben A.) (74/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+17=21 ; d6+4=8 ;
Friday June 16th, 2023 5:54:27 PM
Elyas is hurt by the wolf, taking a lot of damage.

He is trapped a bit in the corner, not able to step back to cast a spell. Instead he steps through the space in front of him, stepping out of the wall next to Falco. [dimension steps, 300 feet remain]

The tentacles continue, though they don't have many targets left. They seem to move a little less energetically now.
[CMB check = 21, 8 damage]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (105 minutes)
Black Tentacles (current CMB check= 21, 8 damage, 8 rounds remain)

On Party

Summon

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=16 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=16 ; d8+3=11 ;
Friday June 16th, 2023 6:02:18 PM
Wil casts Divine Favor on Kiwina

Spiritual Weapon(4 rnds) - (Att: 16 - miss)(Att: 33 - Hit: 11 - crit: 16 - fail)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Sunday June 18th, 2023 7:14:13 PM

Active effects:
Magic Weapon (Wil) +1, extra die on trident attack damage
Divine favor (Wil) +3 to hit/damage
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind, Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=33 ; d20+15=23 ; d8+4=9 ;
Sunday June 18th, 2023 11:11:58 PM
Ayotnom uses his hand of the apprentice again (OOC: Does it matter that the rapier is a +2 rapier with respect to the wolf's tough hide?)

33 vs AC; 18 = threat of critical , 23 to confirm = no crit; 9 damage before DR

DM Mark - Hungry like the wolf d20+23=38 ; d20+23=35 ; 2d8+12=23 ; 2d8+12=20 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 2:34:09 AM
(Sorry for any confusion on the AC. Rest assured, I generally look at the rolls too and would correct any blows where you should hit.)

What appeared to be taxidermied wolves menace the party in this disheveled and cramped space. Beyond, in what was a sort of trophy room, oily black tentacles dance mindlessly as they latch onto anything there.

Hurt badly, Elyas uses Dimensional Steps to move out of harm’s way.

Squeezing in this room, Rolth moves to defend his friends, but his blow goes wide. Like Rolth, Kiwina squeezes in to attack, hitting the thing twice, inflicting 7 and 3 points.

With adversaries in his face, Mak instantly switches weapons and slashes at one with his rapier. His damage is devastating, inflicting 90 points!

Wil grasps his holy symbol as he casts Divine Favor on Kiwina. Too late, he realizes Divine Favor is a personal range spell so it affects Wil instead of Kiwina. He looks on to see his Spiritual Weapon pass harmlessly through the wolf.

Falco casts Blindness on the creature nearest him, but it has no effect.

Ayotnom again uses his a supernatural ability to cause his rapier to strike the creature. Though the blade is magical, it still seems limited by the creature’s damage resistance and it inflicts 4 points of damage.

The wolf before Mak looks haggard and badly damaged. Still it fights on. It savagely bites Mak for 23 points of damage. The other wolf lashes out at Kiwina, inflicting 20 points with a bite.

—------------------------------------
Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.
Any grappled creature takes a -4 to DEX and a -2 to its attack.

[i]Squeezing: You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC. When a Large creature (which normally takes up 4 squares) squeezes into a space that's 1 square wide, the creature occupies 2 squares, centered on the line between the 2 squares.

Wolf 1 - AC 25 - dam 90+4
Wolf 2 - AC 25 - dam 7+3

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29 d20+20=35 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=32 ; d8+25=29 ; d8+25=33 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d4+11=15 ; d4+11=15 ; d4+11=15 ; d4+11=12
Monday June 19th, 2023 7:11:55 AM
Rolth breathes a sigh of relief as Falco kindly opens up some room to maneuver. He launches a full attack against Wolf 2, even as he continues singing his inspiring song.

(Rage, Flank, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Prayer, Heroism)

+1 Holy Morning star to hit +20 = 35, damage 1d8+25+2d6 holy = 29+11 holy B,P
+1 Holy Morning star iterative to hit +15 = 29, damage 1d8+25+2d6 = 33+5 holy B,P
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +17 = 34, damage 1d4+11 = 15 B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +17 = 37, crit confirmed 34, damage 1d4+11+1d4+11 = 15+12 =27 B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +17 = 32, damage 1d4+11 = 15 B,P,S

(Note: I separated out the holy weapon damage because I don't know if these things are evil. This also makes the weapon Good aligned.)

Effect Tracking:

Party:
Inspire Courage +2 competence to attack and weapon damage, +2 morale to charm/fear saves
Prayer 3/4r +1 luck on attack, weapon damage, saves, & skill checks, foes -1 on same

Self:
Heroism 493r (+2 morale bonus to hit, saves, skills)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 95r
Expeditious Retreat 42r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 40r

Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 4/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 2/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|26/21/16/-/-|(AG,KN,FA,WN,IC,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+15(15)x2)) d20+26=39 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+21=24 ; d8+15=19 ; d8+15=21 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 9:13:17 AM
Mak's blade flashed out towards the stuffed wolf, but some of the shine had left the blade as it plunged into the creature. His next strike found a weak area, but it twisted aside before he could take full advantage of that which also caused his blade to spin off and wide as his last strike missed.

OOC:
Mak - Wf1, Roll 39, 39, 20. Hit, Threat, Miss. Damage 19 + 21 = 40hp.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Prayer 1.2 Minutes | Condition: Just a scratch

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | 5d6=18 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 10:48:44 AM
Seeing Mak and Elyas are both injured Falco moves to give Rolth room and channels to top everyone off. {Channel: 18}

______________________________
Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d8+8=10 ; d8+8=16 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 11:02:55 AM
Wil squeezes through to get to Elyas: (Cure Moderate Wounds: 26)
Location: W7

Spiritual Weapon(4 rnds) - (Att: 16 - miss)(Att: 33 - Hit: 11 - crit: 16 - fail)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+17=26 ; d6+4=10 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 2:28:46 PM
[ooc: haha i think the GM may have overstated how 'badly hurt' Elyas was. I was mostly ducking out so i didn't take more attacks while casting! I was only down 18]

Elyas is surprised at how the wolves continue to attack, he was expecting them to fall much quicker. he hangs back and begins casting another spell

[cast summon monster 4]

the tentacles continue thrashing in the other room...
26 vs CMD, 10 damage. not that anyone is there, but Elyas doesn't have an action to spare dismissing it.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (105 minutes)
Black Tentacles (current CMB check= 21, 8 damage, 8 rounds remain)

On Party

Summon

Kiwina (Steve M) 111/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+10=17 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+5=6 ; d20=10 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=16 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 9:40:57 PM
Kiwina, still squeezed against the wall, makes another full attack. He does not manage to successfully connect with the wolf that attacked him, though.

Active effects:
Magic Weapon (Wil) +1, extra die on trident attack damage
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind, Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=21 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 10:08:22 PM
Asimov keeps using his hand of the apprentice plus the rapier against the wolf and this time his aim is off

21 vs AC - miss

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=25 ; 2d4+4=8 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 1:22:48 AM
(Attack=25, Dmg=8)

As the wolves break out of the room an opening appears and Tsak takes it. He moves forward, drawing his falchion and attacks the creature in front of him (Wf2).

Esmerelda stays put on the table.

DM Mark - Lone Wolf d20+23=32 ; 2d8+12=21 ; d100=69 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 2:51:08 AM
Rolth finally gets in position to make his full attack. He focuses his rage on the nearest wolf, ripping it to shreds. (Damage 24+28+10+22+10=94)

Mak sunk his blade into the wolf in front of him. The thing arches its back and falls dead.

Falco channels energy to his friends, healing them for 18 points. Will then moves up to cure Elyas for 26 points. Elyas is grateful for all the healing, even though he doesn’t need it all. Fully healed, he begins summoning help.

Kiwina attacks as the ghostly spirits of his ancestors look on. The beast’s hide turns away his blow. Ayotnom uses magic to strike at the thing from a distance, but his blow also misses.

Tsak steps forward and has a bit more success, hitting the creature for 3 points.

The one remaining wolf lashes out at Rolth, biting him for 21 points of damage.

The frightening tentacles continue to thump and thrash about in the distance.

—------------------------------------
Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.
Any grappled creature takes a -4 to DEX and a -2 to its attack.

[i]Squeezing: You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC. When a Large creature (which normally takes up 4 squares) squeezes into a space that's 1 square wide, the creature occupies 2 squares, centered on the line between the 2 squares.

Wolf 1 - AC 25 - dam 94+40 - dead
Wolf 2 - AC 25 - dam 10+94+3

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | 3d8+10=30 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 10:18:07 AM
"Rolth, try getting out of the way of the next attack or something. Your outfit is getting all bloody."

Falco reaches out and patches Rolth back up. {CSW: 30}

______________________________
Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d8+8=12 ; d8+8=12 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 12:20:13 PM

Wil slides back through the crowd to Kiwina to heal him (Cure Moderate Wounds: 24)

Spiritual Weapon(4 rnds) - (Att: 16 - miss)(Att: 33 - Hit: 11 - crit: 16 - fail)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=25 ; d20+13=27 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=4 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 12:22:34 PM
Addendum: Spiritual Weapon(3 rnds) - (Att: 25 - Hit:6 )(Att: 27 - Hit: 4)

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+11=23 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=17 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=12 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 2:30:27 PM
Elyas finishes his summoning spell, and a Hound Archon appears, immediately joining the fight against the final wolf, flanking with Tsak

(numbers below include flanking bonus and inspiration from Rolth)
Sword = 27 to hit, 13 damage
Sword iterative = 26 to hit, 14 damage
Bite = 21 misses

Elyas then dismisses the tentacles spell, freeing up space for the group to move forward once the wolf is dealt with.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (105 minutes)

On Party

Summon
Hound Archon AC 19, 52 HP, 12 rounds

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29 d20+20=22 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+17=35 ; d8+25=33 ; d4+11=13 ; d4+11=12 ; d4+11=15 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 3:55:42 PM
Rolth smiles a feral smile at Falco, thanking him for the healing but adding, "That's what the outfit is for!" Unsure whether the second wolf is done for after Wil and the summoned Archon beat it up some more, Rolth savages the thing again.

(Rage, Flank, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Prayer, Heroism)

+1 Holy Morning star to hit +20 = 22, damage 1d8+25 = miss B,P
+1 Holy Morning star iterative to hit +15 = 34, damage 1d8+25 = 33 B,P
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +17 = 32, damage 1d4+11 = 13 B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +17 = 35, damage 1d4+11 = 12 B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +17 = 33, damage 1d4+11 = 15 B,P,S

Total damage (after applying DR 5 to each hit) = 53hp

Effect Tracking:

Party:
Inspire Courage +2 competence to attack and weapon damage, +2 morale to charm/fear saves
Prayer 4/4r +1 luck on attack, weapon damage, saves, & skill checks, foes -1 on same

Self:
Heroism 492r (+2 morale bonus to hit, saves, skills)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 94r
Expeditious Retreat 41r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 39r

Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 5/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 3/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 0/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Kiwina (Steve M) 111/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=36 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 10:49:22 PM
Kiwina steps back as he watches the wolf in front of him apparently being pulverized. He watches the doorway for anything else.ready to shout out a warning. (Perception = 36)

Active effects:
Magic Weapon (Wil) +1, extra die on trident attack damage
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind, Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=21 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 11:43:06 PM
Asimov switches his target to the remaining wolf if able to but misses again (21 vs AC)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=34 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+7=11 ; 2d4+4=9 ; 2d4+4=11 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 2:37:52 AM
(Att1=34, Dmg=9; Att2=20, Dmg=11; Att3=11 assume miss)

Tsak, and most of the party now, keep hacking at the wolf. He swings 3 times but isn't sure what damage he's caused. He'll keep going till one of them drops. He hopes its the wolf.

DM Mark - Wolves seem to be down d100=63 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 3:58:45 AM
With one wolf down, the party focuses on the remaining one.

Falco admonishes Rolth for getting all bloody as the little cleric heals him. Not to be outdone, Wil moves up to heal Kiwina. Wil notices that even as his spiritual weapons continues to strike at the wolf, it seems to do no damage.

Elyas finishes his summons, and a Hound Archon pops into existence, flanking the wolf with Tsak. The Archon strikes at the thing with its greatsword with two blows and it falls to the floor lifeless.

Roth is ready to lay into the thing, but breathes a sigh of relief as it falls. He thanks Falco for his healing. Ayotnom and Tsak also belay their attacks not that the thing is down.

Kiwina keeps a sharp eye out for more trouble. He can see that this large kitchen contains many pots, pans, and a large fireplace. There are some food stuffs here, but most are spoiled or soon will be. The large wooden table looks like it has had meat chopped on it recently and it smells badly here, but you’re getting somewhat used to the bad smell of this place. There is quite a bit of debris and refuse strewn about here.

Ugh - who would even prepare food in a place like this? Ayotnom noticed a stitched together rat moving among the debris, but it’s nowhere to be seen now.

The room is quiet. Well, except for the ungodly racket of those tentacles thrashing about in the other room.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

[i]Squeezing: You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC. When a Large creature (which normally takes up 4 squares) squeezes into a space that's 1 square wide, the creature occupies 2 squares, centered on the line between the 2 squares.

Wolf 1 - AC 25 - dam 94+40 - dead
Wolf 2 - AC 25 - dam 107+9+9 - dead

Mak(JamesM)(107/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|26/21/16/-/-|(,KN,FA,WN,IC,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 8:49:50 AM
Mak moved to the side to give the others a better vantage on the last wolf and to watch the next room with the tentacles. With the last enemy down he put his sword back into his glove and reached back to draw forth a bundle of arrows from his pack, adding 10 to the 5 he had remaining in his quiver.

"Good show, my feathery bean. That bite was fearsome and jolly well almost went through my armor."

With bow once more at ready Mak scanned the area for threats and considered putting an arrow in the rest of the stuffed creatures just to make sure.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 9:51:57 AM
Falco looks around and then at the various Petals and decides to keep harassing Rolth about the poor care he takes with his cloths. "Rolh, I will use mending on your outfit later we don't need that much of you exposed."

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Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 3:40:28 PM
[ooc:note, the tentacles have stopped. Elyas used his standard action after completing the summoning spell to Dismiss the tentacles spell. so we can move around in there now]

Elyas moves in to the room where the undead animals had started.
"huh. well, guess i was wrong about which things would come to 'life', eh?"

He tries to retrieve the magical daggers from the stuffed humanoids in the room. He asks the Hound Archon to come with him, keeping watch for any new threats.
[I do share language with this one, and he will be around for 17 more rounds (forgot to add in my conjurer bonus when i showed how many round remaining in my last post). not sure if we're still technically in rounds right now, so GM let me know if it vanishes before the next time i try to use him.]

"well those were gross. definitely a necromancer, glad we can put that question to rest. Shall we open the next door?

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (105 minutes)

On Party

Summon
Hound Archon AC 19, 52 HP, 17 rounds

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 4:20:45 PM
Wil sends out some Channel Positive - 16

Spiritual Weapon(2 rnds) - (Att: -- - miss)(Att: -- - Hit: --)- No more target to shoot

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon - used (Cure Critical Wounds), Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29 d20+18=35 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 7:52:59 PM
Rolth thanks Wil for the healing, then laughs at Falco's jibe and retorts, "The better to see all of my cattoos!" With the wolves down, he lets his rage ebb, then uses his calming touch to ease the inevitable fatigue. He looks to make sure that the wolves' and rust monster's wounds don't seem to be repairing themselves. If not, he nods to Elyas' suggestion to open the next door.

(Perception = 35)

Effect Tracking:

Party:

Self:
Heroism 491r (+2 morale bonus to hit, saves, skills)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 93r
Expeditious Retreat 40r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 38r

Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 5/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 3/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 0/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 11:39:19 PM
Ayotnom says, "There was a rat moving around here earlier. Everyone be wary if it functions like the wolf it might attack us."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 1:10:10 AM
Tsak keeps his sword out, he reckons he'll need it.
He moves back to the table and gives Esmerelda's nose a boop then turns to face the room.
Which door next comrades?

DM Mark - There's a Rat in the Kitchen, what am I gonna do? d4=4 ; d20=17 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 1:37:09 AM
Mak is pleased to see their foes lie still on the floor. He replenishes his arrows and switches weapons, bow at hand, as he thanks Falco for the healing.

The tentacles continue to thrash about until Elyas mutters a few arcane words, and the tentacles sink back into the floor. But they sure did a number on that trophy room. The statues that once stood, are now just a cluttered mess! After dismissing the tentacles, Elyas moves into the room to search for the weapons that he detected as magic, bringing the summoned Hound Archon with him. After 4 rounds, he finds the dagger and the short sword.

As he does this, Elyas suggests someone open the door. While it is presumed that Elays means the door nearest him, there are actually two doors the party can see that remain unopened.

Wil channels positive energy, healing his friends for 16 points.

Falco admonishes Rolth for not taking better care of the clothes the wolves tore into. Roth takes the jibe in stride as he thanks Wil for the healing. Rolth lets his rage subside and cures his fatigue. He looks to make sure the creatures they killed do not begin to stir, but they do not seem to move or change that he can tell.

Ayotnom warns his friends that there’s a rat in the kitchen, and that it may attack like the wolves did.

After all that thrashing around those tentacles did it now seems unusually quiet in here. But it still smells bad.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.
Any grappled creature takes a -4 to DEX and a -2 to its attack.

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 9:13:11 AM
Elyas picks up the magical dagger and short sword but does not spend the time right now to identify them. he slips them into his bag.

He realizes that no one else followed him into the trophy room, possibly because there is another door to the north that he didn't notice. He backtracks to stay with the party.

"we should keep moving while I still have my archon friend here, just in case we run into any more undead. Wil or Rolth, you want to get that door?"

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (104 minutes)

On Party

Summon
Hound Archon AC 19, 52 HP, 13 rounds

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 9:41:37 AM
Falco peeks into the trophy room. "I would guess anyone in the building knows where here after that."

He waits to follow though a door.

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Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+14=23 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 3:36:29 PM
"I got the door" - (Perception - for Traps: 23)
Door (Y7)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used, Spiritual Weapon-used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon - used (Cure Critical Wounds), Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29 d20+6=21 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 4:45:54 PM
If Wil finds no traps, Rolth is happy to try to open the door, encouraging others to stand a little back in case their is some other nasty wizard surprise awaiting us.

(Strength check if needed =21)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=31 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 9:48:51 PM
Ayotnom tries to see if he can figure out where the rat may have went.

Perception: 31

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 11:20:56 PM
Kiwina thanks Wil for the healing.

DM Mark - There's a Rat in the Kitchen, what am I gonna do? d20=12 ;
Friday June 23rd, 2023 2:14:06 AM
Elyas manages to sort though the mess left behind by the tentacles, and he finds the dagger and short sword he previously detected as being magic. Not wanting to spend more time on them, he wraps them in some debris so they don’t pierce his pace - they’re pretty sharp and look to be in good shape. (Elyas may recall that he spotted something magical in the kitchen as well.)

Falco looks at what is left of the trophy room and decides the Petals have certainly announced their presences. Mak keeps a wary eye out. Kiwina thanks Falco for the healing and stands ready.

Wil moves to the nearest unchecked door and looks to see if it has any traps. He announces that he finds none, and Rolth asks others to stand back as he opens the door. With the others out of the way, Rolth opens the door.

This is a garderobe (toilet), and it is fairly is large for it’s purpose. It is a stone bench with a hole that goes down into darkness - at least 20 down. It smells badly, as you might expect such a thing might. There are flies and spiders in here. Various coats and cloaks hang here on pegs in the wall.

Ayotnom is able to spot the rat. It is stitched together, like the cat that ran from here and now lies dead in the trophy room. The rat seems somewhat unconcerned that Ahyontom towers over it, and moves slowly away once discovered.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday June 23rd, 2023 5:11:12 AM
Tsak moves closer to the door so that his blade may be of some use. He stands ready as it opens.
The smell from the room assails him as soon as the door opens. He has no intention of entering, rat or no rat.

What sort of wombat puts a dunny next to the kitchen he mutters to himself thru clenched teeth.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday June 23rd, 2023 10:09:26 AM
Mak, maybe you should drop down in and take a look for anything of intrest?" Falco snickers at his own joke.

______________________________
Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Friday June 23rd, 2023 1:11:17 PM
Elyas casts another Detect Magic and checks just to make sure there is nothing magical that has been tossed down the chute.

Then he returns to the kitchen to get a closer look at whatever magical item was in there as well.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (104 minutes)

On Party

Summon
Hound Archon AC 19, 52 HP, 11 rounds

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday June 23rd, 2023 3:12:17 PM
Wil steps back and waits for the bigger members to move forward.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29
Friday June 23rd, 2023 8:38:54 PM
Rolth will stand guard over Elyas as he approaches the garderobe, ready to grab Elyas if something tries to pull him in while he inspects the foul pit. :Hey, Mak, which of the other doors are you directing Wil toward? I agree it is a good idea to check them out."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Sunday June 25th, 2023 12:44:52 PM
Oh yeahp says Tsak There was some treasure, a chest or something, in the room I looked in before, in the cupboard. Don't let me forget that.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday June 25th, 2023 9:15:26 PM
Ayotnom says, "I found the rat. It seems to be kind of intimidated by us and is slinking away."

He then asks, "Which room do we check out next?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Sunday June 25th, 2023 10:41:15 PM
Kiwina heads to the room the tentacles have trashed. It seems to have the next door, and slightly more space. He plans to watch the door they haven't been through while the rest finish checking the rooms they've been in and pick up the couple of items they've noticed.

He does not try to check or go through the door, waiting until the others are ready to plan its opening.

DM Mark - "What sort of wombat puts a dunny next to the kitchen?"
Monday June 26th, 2023 1:52:36 AM
With the door to the privy open, an unpleasant smell of human waste emanates from the place competing with the smell of rotting food that seems more prevalent in the kitchen. Tsak wonders why you would even put such a place right next to a kitchen.

Falco jokingly suggests Mak drop down in the privy hole to check things out. Mak is not amused, and asks Wil to check the door in the room the tentacles destroyed. Rolth agrees that Wil should check that door for traps and such, and the liontaur keeps an protective eye on Elyas as he checks for magic.

Elyas casts Detect Magic in the privy, checking the room and down in the hole. He finds no magic in the hole, but does in the room in general. After concentrating for 3 rounds he notes that of the garments hanging there, a cloak seems to be magical. In the kitchen area, he retrieves the spoon that detected as magic before.

Ayotnom notes the rat, pointing it out to the others, and then asks what to check next.

Kiwina moves into what was a trophy room. While the tentacles are gone, the effect they had on the place is evident. The taxidermied figures there have been torn apart and the stuffed heads on the walls are knocked down. He can see the unopened door in that room, but does not approach it.

Anyone checking that door should read the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {Let me know your trapfinding ability and I’ll roll your check and let you know the result. Also, you will find that door is locked, and the DC to open it is 25.}

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+14=18 ;
Monday June 26th, 2023 7:25:56 AM
Wil checks the open room for anything suspicious but he is sure the tentacles triggered most of the issues. He is headed for the door within this room but is a little short of reaching it, yet. (Perception for traps: 18)

Mak(Matt S. for James)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/10+1 CLB|19/14/9/19(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,MS,LK)**|1d8+18(MS)(20)x3)) d20+17=19 ;
Monday June 26th, 2023 7:32:36 AM
Mak "laughs" at the suggestion he sinks into that smelly pit. He walks past Wil toward Kiwina and inspects the tentacle room. (Perception: 19)
He waits for Wil to inspect the door for traps.
"Those tentacles did quite a job of the room," he quips.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday June 26th, 2023 9:39:52 AM
Falco moves into the formerly tentacle room and keeps his eyes peeled.

______________________________
Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday June 26th, 2023 4:09:37 PM
Elyas grabs the magical robe on his way out of the room, stuffing it in his pack along with the spoon. It will likely be real interesting to see what all this stuff does, but they can't really sit and wait right now while elyas identifies each item. He heads towards the room where others are examining the door, but hangs back a bit as he is not a trapfinder or a locksmith by any stretch.

The hound archon comes with him, looking a little annoyed that there is nothing needing its particular skills at the moment, and about half way done with its time on this plane...

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (104 minutes)

On Party

Summon
Hound Archon AC 19, 52 HP, 10 rounds

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday June 26th, 2023 8:50:13 PM
Ayotnom is more of a blunt instrument and stays away from the door being checked unless the all clear is given and there is a call for it to be attempted to be brought down.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday June 26th, 2023 10:21:05 PM
"I like what the tentacles did, makes it easier to move," Kiwina notes, although it remains slow going. "Did Tsak check out the scroll Mak pointed out?"

Since he's next to a shuttered window, Kiwina sees how much he can see through it.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29
Monday June 26th, 2023 10:22:18 PM
Roth waits patiently for the door from the trophy room to get checked for traps. He bows in deference to Ayotnom when the time comes to open this one.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29
Monday June 26th, 2023 11:28:32 PM
Roth waits patiently for the door from the trophy room to get checked for traps. He bows in deference to Ayotnom when the time comes to open this one.

DM Mark - A Voice in the Fog
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 2:17:15 AM
Wil picks his way through the debris in the trophy room as he makes his way to the door. He looks for traps, but doesn’t find any. He does find that the door is locked, and the DM presumes he would also try to pick that lock, which he does successfully.

Mak moves up through the mess, as does Falco.

Elyas grabs the magical cloak and the spoon. He hustles into the trophy room with the others along with the Hound Archon. (The spoon he already knew was magical, but in the privy he had to concentrate for three rounds to determine that it was a cloak that emanated magic there. This puts his Hound Archon is down to 8 rounds more.)

Rolth will defer to Ayotnom in opening the next door. Kiwina peeks out of the shuttered window next to him. The shutters are angled down, giving him a view of the ground but not much else. He thought he saw someone's shadow move past in the daylight outside.

Ayotnom shuffles through the debris as he moves to the door. He opens it.

The first thing you notice is that the area beyond the door is shrouded in a thick fog, which obscures all sight beyond 5 feet. The next thing you notice is the smell. It’s worse here, a smell of decaying meat and death, along with the acrid smell of chemicals.

A voice from somewhere in the fog says, ”Who are you, that you break into my house and destroy my things? Are you with another house…or something else?”

Also in the distance you hear a woman crying. She faintly says between sobs, ”What - what’s happening?”

If you enter the room: Highlight to display spoiler: {You will find that this fog is very dense - so much so that it slows anything that tries to move through it. You can move through it, but at half speed.}

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 2:20:46 AM
Tsak moves back past Rolth toward the bedroom he was in before. There was a scroll case that Mak pointed out to him and also a locked chest in the wardrobe. Tsak finds the scroll among the debris on the floor and then reaches in to grab the chest and drag it out of the wardrobe and then back into the kitchen.
(OOC how big is the chest? Tsak will carry it if its smaller than a backpack or drag it if its bigger)

Mak(Matt S. for James)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/10+1 CLB|19/14/9/19(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,MS,LK)**|1d8+18(MS)(20)x3))
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 8:09:00 AM
Looking through the door Mak grumbles, "Why is everything so obscured... ugh. That smell is worse in here." Mak follows Ayotnom, prepared for anything that may leap out at them.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 8:19:31 AM
Wil unlocks the door and steps away from the others entering. He waits for whoever wants to enter, to enter then he joins. The smell that wafts from the door barely moves him, being a former cleric of Gargul.
"If this is necromancy, tearing up the dead is not the way to Gargul," Wil comments. "We are not from a house but would prefer to speak to you without the tricks." He says to whoever is asking.
"Without the spells, it would make our questions easier to ask."
"I don't know what you're doing down there but I'm sure Gargul may have some issues with it."

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 12:25:52 PM
Falco listens to the conversations.

"Your butler was quite rude by the by. This could have been avoided."

______________________________
Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=18 ; d20+20=22 ;
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 12:53:30 PM
Elyas stands behind his allies, and sees very little with the fog obscuring the room.

He opens his mouth to defend the actions fo the party, but then realizes he doesn't have anything to say. the Petals did break in, and break a bunch of stuff... and take some things... but we're the good guys dang it!

He hears the voice of a woman in the room. He tries to listen closely to see if he can pinpoint at all where she might be, but it is difficult to get a bead on her (perception = 18)

He assumes the fog might be magical and tries to recall what spells could make a fog like this
spellcraft = 22

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (104 minutes)

On Party

Summon
Hound Archon AC 19, 52 HP, 7 rounds

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 8:51:38 PM
Rolth retorts, Your doorman stole from us, and your creations attacked us. We only came for information, but your servants started a fight. So be it, we know a thing or two about fighting, I think. rolth moves closet to the entrance to the trophy room, without entering the already packed room. (OOC: Can some please move Rolth on the map, I'm on my phone traveling and having trouble editing. )

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 9:47:55 PM
"Some sort of fog spell. I've got something that can handle those." Kiwina says. Gust of wind will disperse things for a while, but may not get the whole area. It might also annoy his smaller companions.

Speaking of which, if they have finally found Nevros, it's time for Kiwina to use his potion. But he's going to activate his tattoo first, summoning added strength.

Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 30 rounds
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind, Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 12:08:21 AM
Ayotnom calls out, "Does the name Grovas son of Vurm mean anything to you? We found your name in a tome of necromancy given to the rainbow dragon after we slew him for ravaging a group of Liontaurs."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 12:45:51 AM
Oh, we're going that way. Come on Esmerelda

Tsak carries/lugs/drags the chest to follow the rest of the party.

DM Mark - Foiled by Fog d6=3 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 2:36:30 AM
Faced with fog, the Petals parlay.

Wil chides the voice. ”If this is necromancy, tearing up the dead is not the way to Gargul. We are not from a house but would prefer to speak to you without the tricks. Without the spells, it would make our questions easier to ask. I don't know what you're doing down there but I'm sure Gargul may have some issues with it."

Rolth says, ”Your doorman stole from us, and your creations attacked us. We only came for information, but your servants started a fight. So be it, we know a thing or two about fighting, I think.” Falco adds that the man’s butler was quite rude.

Ayotnom asks, ”Does the name Grovas son of Vurm mean anything to you? We found your name in a tome of necromancy given to the rainbow dragon after we slew him for ravaging a group of Liontaurs."

Kiwina suspects this is a fog spell and casts Gust of Wind. To his surprise, it has no effect on the fog.

Elyas looks at the fog, trying to puzzle out the nature of it. He listens, trying to pinpoint the location of the voice and the sobbing woman, but he’s not sure - it’s maybe 80-100 feet away?

While much of this is going on, Tsak makes sure he retrieves the scroll cased Mak noticed. He also gets the small chest out of the wardrobe - it weighs maybe 20 lbs or so. It appears to be locked and he can hear loose material inside.

Knowledge Arcana DC 24:Highlight to display spoiler: {You suspect the resilient fog just inside the room is caused by the spell Solid Fog.}

You can hear a snarl in the voice as it says, ”I know of no Grovas. The page you brought is interesting though. As for Gargul, I care not what he thinks or does not thinks. He is a meddling fool elevated beyond his station. If it is a path to Gargul you seek, though, I may be able to assist you in that.”

“I suggest you leave. Now.”

The whimpering sobs continue, and you hear the voice bark, ”Shut up or you’re next.” The sobbing stops.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+8=13 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 8:25:53 AM
"Insulting Gargul," Wil says to the Petals. "I have no interest in leaving. I may not be an Eye anymore but I feel the need to defend."
"Hmm.. maybe a Dispel Magic?" (Dispel Check:13)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+8=28 ; d20+10=18 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 9:47:15 AM
{Know Arcana: 28}

Falco studies the fog thinking back to his original training as a wizard. "Solid Fog I believe is the name of this, read about it in a different life I guess. I can try to dispel it as well." If Wilford was unable to dispel it Falco will try.

{Dispel Magic: 18}

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Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / XDispel MagicX / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+17=27 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=29 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 10:00:30 AM
Elyas studies the fog a bit while the others talk. [knowledge Arcana = 27]

"It's a Solid Fog spell. It limits our sight but it also will slow our movement and stop most projectiles. We need to get it out of the way.

Someone is trapped in there, we should definitely save her

Elyas is surprised to see the fog stay when Kiwina hits it with a gust spell, that would have been his first instinct as well if he had one prepared. If Wil's spell doesn't dispel it, Elyas will use his dagger to cast his own dispel magic against it.
[bonded object to recall Dispel Magic, dispel check = 15. reroll with a hero point (down to 2) for a 29 dispel.]

Once the fog is gone, he will direct the hound archon to move in ahead of him.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3 uses, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (104 minutes)

On Party

Summon
Hound Archon AC 19, 52 HP, 6 rounds

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/10+1 CLB|19/14/9/19(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,MS,LK)**|1d8+18(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 10:14:50 AM
Mak considered Nevras words. "Truer words were never spoken. I too believe Gargul and all the "gods" to be imposters and just entities with immense power. Same as the Ga'al and the heartseeded. Our purpose here however isn't to debate the status of deities but or to exact any retribution for one house or another, or even to punish you. We are simply here to discover what it is the dragon wanted or might want from or if you might have information about any contact with him. We do however hope that you aren't holding anyone against their will."

DM Mark - He Foiled my Fog!
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 11:31:14 AM
(D'oh! The DM messed up. I misread how solid the Solid Fog is. Thanks Ben!)

As Kiwina conjured the Gust of Wind, the fog is dispersed at the end of the round. This also means Wil and Elyas didn't need to use Dispel Magic.

From where you stand, you can see most of this large, cavernous room. The place smells like chemicals and dead and decaying bodies, and indeed there are portions of bodies in various states of decay here.

I showed most of the room for simplicity. The man in the far corner is actually just beyond Ayotnom's darkvision range. For others, you can only see as far as the light you have, starting at your lightsource - generally 20' of normal light and another 20' of dim light from your source. I'll let you judge how far you can see accordingly.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 8:36:32 PM
Asimov casts shield to complement his mage armor and moves up 20 feet.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 9:44:42 PM
Cavernous room? Kiwina stares. There might be room for them all to maneuver in there.

He completes the last action described in yesterday's post, activating his tattoo.

Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 30 rounds
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29
Thursday June 29th, 2023 12:01:33 AM
Rolth activates his own tattoo (Divine favor) and waits for room to open up ahead. He hollers out, "Keep talking or your next, Nevras!"

Effect Tracking:

Party:

Self:
Divine Favor 10r +1 luck bonus to attack and weapon damage
Heroism 486r (+2 morale bonus to hit, saves, skills)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 88r
Expeditious Retreat 35r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 33r

Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 5/12 rounds used (inactive)
Rage 3/24 rounds used (inactive)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 1/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday June 29th, 2023 2:21:21 AM
Tsak moves up behind Rolth. He takes off his backpack and stuffs the chest in as best he can.

Esmerelda gets down off the table and moves close to Tsak.

DM Mark - "Insulting Gargul," d20+21=36 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+21=35 ; d20+21=37 ; 2d8+11=20 ; 2d8+11=14 ; 2d8+11=17 ; 2d8+11=23 ; d100=14 ; d100=72 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=18 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=16 ; d10+10=19 ;
Thursday June 29th, 2023 3:18:01 AM
The person you believe is Nevras dismisses Gargul. Wil says that insulting Gargul is going too far, and feels a need to defend the God’s honor. Mak actually agrees with Nevras, but adds, ”We are simply here to discover what it is the dragon wanted or might want from or if you might have information about any contact with him. We do however hope that you aren't holding anyone against their will."

Wil, Falco and Elyas initially intended to dispel the Solid Fog here, but they find that Kiwina’s Gust of Wind took care of this. (DM apologies again for missing that Gust of Wind gets rid of Solid Fog.)

Elyas is likewise concerned if anyone is being held against their will. At Elyas’ direction the Hound Archon moves into the room.

Ayotnom casts Shield on himself and moves into the room, though he finds the difficult terrain slows him so he is only able to move 15’.

Kiwina activates his tattoo. Rolth does likewise, directing Nevras to keep talking.

The hulking humanoid nearest the Hound Archon attacks him with two mighty fists. The Archon is hit twice, though his damage reduction mitigates this and he only takes 10 and 4 damage from the two attacks.

The one by Ayotnom pummels the minotaur, hitting AC 35 and 37 for 17 and 23 damage (10’ reach.) He can see it is stitched together like the wolves and the rat.

The figure in the far corner remains unseen my all but Ayotnom and the Archon. Cowering beside him is a woman chained to the wall.

He sneers, ”Dragon? I care not for dragons, though animating one would be entertaining. Animating you will be entertaining, and you will be less painful if you are dead first.

The figure gestures and casts Scorching Ray at the Archon, overcoming the Archon’s spell resistance. One ray misses, but two hit inflicting 17 and 16 damage.

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Here is your map. [b]Please move yourselves accordingly.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=31 ; d8+3=8 ; d20+8=23 ; d8+3=6 ;
Thursday June 29th, 2023 8:21:07 AM
"Yes, let's fight," Wil says with a smile. He moves toward the door.

Spiritual Weapon (Through the open doorway to AH9)
(Att: 31 - hit: 8)(Att: 23 - hit: 6)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - (7 rds), Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon- used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/19+1 CLB|19/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,LK)**|1d8+16(20)x3)) d20+19=26 ; d8+16=23 ;
Thursday June 29th, 2023 9:43:49 AM
Mak would have stepped up beside Wil's spiritual weapon and stood in the doorway with it, but once he was moving the trash underfoot didn't offer enough solid footing so he kept going and stepped through the door, then immediately to the right. He couldn't see the man on the far wall, but he could see the large humanoid, so he took his shot.

OOC:
Mak - Large Humanoid, Roll 26. Damage 23 hp.

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Prayer 3 Rounds | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-10 Feet |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday June 29th, 2023 9:45:08 AM
Falco moves forward as much as he can given the terrain and prepares to move though the door on his next opportunity,.

______________________________
Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor 12d6=40 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=20 ; 2d6+6=12 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d8+4=8 ;
Thursday June 29th, 2023 9:48:05 AM
Elyas stops short of casting dispel magic as the wind from Kiwina's spell disperses the fog. He follows Ayotnom into the room, and can now see most of the room, including the man and woman in the far end (darkvision 60 ft, along with see invisibility if that matters)

he starts throwing some spells. first he uses his metamagic rod to cast Haste instantly, speeding up the party!

then he casts Chain Lightning, with the zombie in the top right corner as the primary target.
DC 25 reflex save for the primary, 23 for the other enemies for half damage. full damage = 40

The hound archon is hammered by attacks from the zombie and the spell, but is still standing. Just enough. (5/52 hp). [ooc:also I didn't realize this until just now, but the archon gives off a circle against evil spell all the time, so anyone around the archon gets the bonus to armor against evil enemies and can't be touched by summons.]

It growls in defiance and swings its sword at the closest undead large humanoid, hasted by Elyas
sword attack 20 to hit, 12 damage
iterative sword 27 to hit, 11 damage
thrid swing 18 to hit, 14 damage
Bite attack 20 to hit, 8 damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 2/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)

On Party
Haste, 12 rounds

Summon
Hound Archon AC 19, 5/52 HP, 5 rounds

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 47/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday June 29th, 2023 11:16:18 PM
Ayotnom takes a full round withdrawl action back into the previous chamber.

He tells his friends, "Those humanoids pack a punch. I could really use some healing"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday June 30th, 2023 12:23:36 AM
Tsak and Esmerelda keep moving, into the new room past Rolth and Ayotnom.
Tsak is looking in the farthest room to see whats going on. He shrugs off his backpack and draws his sword, deciding to wait this side of the doorway and ambush anything that tries to come thru.

Get back in here Mak, we'll turn those things into pin cushions as they try to squeeze thru the doorway. And our mages should have that bloke more than outgunned.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday June 30th, 2023 1:56:05 AM
Kiwina can make out two large figures in the room through the doorway, but can't decide what to do about them. He readies sleet storm and will put it between those two figures if either appears to rush Elyas.

Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 30 rounds
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

DM Mark - "Yes, let's fight" d20+16=21 ; d100=42 ; d100=85 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+21=28 ; d20+21=22 ; d20=3 ; d20=20 ; d20=10 ; d20=16 ; d8=4 ; d20+11=28 ; 2d8+11=17 ;
Friday June 30th, 2023 3:35:33 AM
(Now, as far as I can tell, you have no light sources beyond some dim light filtering in from the shuttered windows, and that big room is dark. Ayotnom, Tsak, Elyas all have 60’ darkvision. Those with low light vision can see OK in the room with the shutters, but can't see much in that big room. How are the rest of you able to see? Did someone maybe cast a light spell?)

Boy it stinks in here. There is a pile of bodies, body parts, and skins in the north-east part of the room, which would explain the smell. But most of you can’t see it.

As for those large humanoids, let’s call them hulks for simplicity because they are large, hulking, stitched together figures, pieced back together from who knows what.

Wil is eager for a fight. He moves up as he directs his Spiritual Weapon forward to strike one of the large humanoids. It seems to have no effect. For Wil: Highlight to display spoiler: {(I need Wil to make a DC22 Will save.)}

Mak moves in. The floor where he stops is covered in debris, and he’s really not sure what he stepped in, but it can’t be good. He ignores the goo on his boot and shoots, but his arrow bounces off his target (AC 29). Mak’s shot provokes an AOO from the closest hulk, but it misses the archer.

Falco moves up a bit, hampered by the mess in the trophy room.

Elyas moves into the room. He casts a quicked Haste spell and is able to speed up all of his friends. Then he gestures and speaks words of power, and there is a blinding flash as electricity arcs from the farthest hulk to two others, as well as to Nevras! The electricity dances on the hulks, but it certainly doesn’t seem to bother them. Nevras on the other hand arches his back as the bolt hits him and he falls still as far as you know. (I assume Elyas intended to miss the chained woman.)

Badly damaged, Ayotnom withdraws from the stinky room.

Tsak and Esmerelda move up. He yells for Mak to move back.

Kiwina studies the fight and prepares to cast Sleet Storm if anything moves to attack Elyas.

First, the hulk1 strikes the Hound Archon, killing it. The Archon disappears as it falls. Then hulk1 takes a second swing at Mak, missing him.

Hulk2 moves south to attack Elyas, and (depending on the light) Kiwina can barely make out this movement before it strikes. He casts his readied Sleet Storm into the room. Fortunately, Kiwina does not need line of sight, only line of effect to where he centers the spell, and he does his best to center it where it won’t affect Elyas. (It covers most of the room, but misses just the eastern portion as noted by the dashed like. Trust me, I tried to place it to your best advantage while missing your friends. 40’ radius is pretty big.)

With the Sleet Storm there, hulk2 makes it’s acrobatic check and moves a bit east to swing at Elyas. While it’s mostly in the Sleet Storm, it is partly out, so it attacks at -10. Still, it manages to slam the wizard for 17 points of damage.

Mak sees the hulk1 nearest him fall prone. You hear the woman deep in the room scream.

Finally, I need Elyas and Mak to make a DC 15 fortitude save or be sickened from the smell in this room.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+17=24 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=15 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=21 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=6 ;
Friday June 30th, 2023 8:20:15 AM
(Wil's Will Save(24))
Wil moves 5 ft - casts Cure Serious wounds upon Ayotnom. "What if I do a Protection from Evil spell, think that will help you," Wil asks.
(3d8 + 7)(HP: 36)

Spiritual Weapon (Through the open doorway to AH9)
(Att: 23 - hit: 9)(Att: 21 - hit: 6)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - (6 rds), Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon- used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon-Greater - used, Imbue with Spell Ability - used - D: Confusion

Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | 2d8+10=19 ;
Friday June 30th, 2023 9:57:10 AM
Seeing Ayotnom come back hurt Falco revers course to cast a healing spell on him then, thank to haste he moves forward into the room.

{CMW on Ayotnom = 19}

______________________________
Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:40AO/32/22T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|27/22/17/-/27(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,H,Fk,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Ev d20+27=42 ; d20+27=36 ; d20+27=33 ; d20+22=33 ; d20+17=27 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6+13=18 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=11 ; d6=5 ;
Friday June 30th, 2023 10:07:15 AM
Mak summoned his sword from his glove (Free Action) and took a five foot step into the same square as Wil's Spiritual Weapon. From there he took a swing at the hulk adjacent to him.

OOC:
Mak - Hulk 1, Roll 42(Threat 36), 33, 33, 27. Crit, Hit, Hit, Miss, Damage . 30(Crit), 18 + 6(Evil), 18 +11 (Evil) = 30+18+18+17(Evil) = 66 + 17(Evil) = 83 hp

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Flanking, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Prayer 2 Rounds | Condition: Feelin' Fine!

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday July 1st, 2023 12:42:47 AM
Tsak moves up to the door. With the other mage now seemingly down and a wild storm raging across the room he is even more determined to wait here and let the fight come to him. He waits with sword drawn and ready for anything that comes within range.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29
Sunday July 2nd, 2023 12:49:35 AM
Not seeing a good path to enter the fight directly, Rolth sings his Inspiring song again.

(Inspire Courage +2 bonus to attacks and weapon damage)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Sunday July 2nd, 2023 5:21:56 PM
"The sleet in there will keep Nevras and his creatures from seeing, and might slow their movement, but it won't really hurt them. If someone comes up with a plan for how to deal with the things in there, I can drop the spell," . . . he hopes he can drop the spell, anyway. . . "so that it doesn't bother us."

Kiwina had been tempted to send a flaming sphere into the room, despite the chance of setting the house on fire. From what they've seen of the place, he can't imagine it would have been a great loss.

Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 29 rounds
Haste from Elyas
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 47/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=34 ; d20+15=23 ; d8+4=10 ; d8+4=9 ;
Sunday July 2nd, 2023 11:47:38 PM
Ayotnom can still use hand of the apprentice 3 more times so he hurls his rapier with his mind through the open door at the hulk Y2 and the rapier will return.

34 vs AC; threat of critical; 23 to confirm 10 damage + (9 damage if 23 confirms crit)

DM Mark - "Yes, let's fight" d8=8 ; d100=1 ; d100=1 ; d100=80 ; d100=22 ; d20+17=32 ; 2d8+11=21 ; d20=15 ; d20=9 ; d20=16 ; d20=14 ; d100=17 ; d100=28 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+21=29 ; 2d8+11=21 ; 2d8+11=20 ;
Monday July 3rd, 2023 3:01:55 AM
Wil moves a bit and heals Ayotnom for 36 points. He has his Spiritual Weapon continue hitting the creature, but he cannot see through the Sleet Storm, so he does not know what effect it has.

Falco moves out of the room to heal Ayotnom for 19 points. But as he moves, the prone creature smacks him (AOO), hitting the little owlman for 21 points of damage.

Mak quickly switches weapons and strikes at the prone creature. However, since Sleet Storm blocks all sight, he has to strike blindly from where he is into the square he can reach, so he has a 50% miss chance with his attacks. The first two miss, but the third hits for 13 damage, and the fourth attack was a miss already. (For Mak: Highlight to display spoiler: {Perception DC 15 tells Mak that there is another hulking creature that had moved in front of him and between these Y1 and Y2, but it remains hidden in the Sleet Storm.}

Tsak moves to the door with a ready sword. For Tsak: Highlight to display spoiler: {(I need Tsak to make a DC22 Will save.)}

As Rolth sings to inspire his friends, Kiwina offers to drop his spell if someone has a plan for that. (I don’t think Kiwina can dismiss the Sleet Storm, as it is not dismissable.)

As his wounds close, Ayotnom uses Hand of the Apprentice. He is barely able to see the visible part of Y1, just enough to send his rapier at the prone creature. He stabs the thing for 5 damage.

Y1 rises from the floor. It strikes once at Mak, hitting him (AC 32) for 21 damage. Since Mak can see a part of the creature as it stands, he knows it is standing up. He can make an AOO against the part he can reach, but with a 50% miss chance because the square he actually threatens is in the Sleet Storm.

Y2 tries to move forward, and from the little part of it that Elyas can see, the thing stumbles but stays on its feet. It swings once at the wizard, hitting him for 20 damage.

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Y1 - AC 29
Y2 - AC 29

Elyas (Ben A.) (55/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor
Monday July 3rd, 2023 9:25:38 AM
"dismiss the sleet spell, captain! I think it is harming us more than them! I think I saw Nevras fall when i hit him with lightning, I need to go check! I can bring one of you bigger folk with me Elyas calls out. once the fog clears he will get over there to verify the necromancer is down.

Elyas has taken a couple big hits so he backs out of the room.

[just a withdraw for Elyas this round. next round if the sleet is down I'll dimension step to where Nevras was, and can bring along others if they want to go. will help with this bottleneck as well.]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 2/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)

On Party
Haste, 11 rounds

Summon

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135) HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 29
Monday July 3rd, 2023 10:57:24 AM
Rolth keeps singing his inspiring song and tells Elyas, I am ready to go with you to rescue the lady and see what is going on in there.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 82/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | 5d6=19 ;
Monday July 3rd, 2023 11:10:34 AM
Falco winces when hit but is at least clear for now. WIth the Petals bunched up he simply channels to heal is man as he can.

{Channel: 19}

______________________________
Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+11=25 ;
Monday July 3rd, 2023 3:47:25 PM
"I can sneak around," Wil says. "Allow me to help. I will change my approach, if advised but..."
(Stealth for Hide in Plain site: 25)
"The problem is being able to see. I'm going to head straight past these monsters
(Ooc: Wil is moving through assuming he can be covered by stealth. No attacks on his part. Hoping to avoid AOO.)

Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:40AO/32/22T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|27/22/17/-/27(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,IC,H,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+15+2d6(Ev d20+17=28 ; d20+27=45 ; d20+22=37 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+27=30 ; d20+27=38 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+17=29 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; 2d6=2 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=7 ;
Monday July 3rd, 2023 5:46:21 PM
Mak turned to his left and saw one of the hulks moving along the edge of the sleet, so he stepped back five feet and readied his attacks.

OOC:
Perception DC 15, Roll 28
Mak - Hulk 2 or 1, Roll 45(threat), 37(Threat), 36(Threat), 20. Crit, Hit, Crit, Miss. Damage 6+15+2(Holy)+(3+15)Crit, 2+15+7(Holy), 4+15+(2+15)Crit+5(Holy)

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility, Protection from Evil | Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Prayer 1 Rounds | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday July 3rd, 2023 9:25:45 PM
Kiwina tries to dismiss the spell, but realizes he doesn't know how. "Sorry, I acted without thinking it through. Elyas and Mak, If you come out of the room, we may have the advantage of only facing one creature at a time. This will last a few more rounds."

Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 28 rounds
Sleet Storm 2/6 rounds
Haste from Elyas
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm (used), Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=34 ; d20+15=21 ; d8+4=10 ;
Monday July 3rd, 2023 9:55:05 PM
Ayotnom has 2 more uses of his hand of the apprentice so he hurls his rapier again.

(34 vs AC; no crit; 10 damage)

DM Mark - Tsak Attack! d20+21=38 ; 2d8+11=23 ; d100=8 ; d100=5 ; d100=27 ; d20=8 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=37 ; 2d8+11=18 ; 2d8+11=20 ; d100=73 ; d100=96 ; d100=19 ; d20+7=15 ; 15d6=51 ; 10d6=42 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 2:32:37 AM
After getting hit, Elyas withdraws from combat so Y2 does not strike. However, in doing so he passes through a space threatened by Y1, and the thing makes an AOO. It strikes the wizard for 23 points of damage as he moves to the other room. Elyas asks Kiwina to bring down the Sleet Storm, and says that he plans to Dimension Door to where Nevas was.

Rolth continues his inspiring song, and offers to go with Elyas when he Dimension Doors into the room.

Falco channels energy to heal his friends for 19 points.

Wil offers to sneak around and heads into the Sleet Storm, but he doesn’t get very far. As he moves, he bumps into a large creature in the storm. Attempting to move into that creature’s space provokes an attack, but the thing is blinded and misses. Wil’s acrobatic skill is such that he does not risk falling down in the sleet and ice.

Mak steps back and readies an attack against anything that emerges from the storm. (Minor correction, Mak’s rapier is adamantine so it bypassed the hulking creature’s damage reduction.)

Kiwina says that he cannot dismiss the Sleet Storm, but that it will be gone in a few rounds.

Ayotnom uses another of his abilities to send his rapier into the room to attack. He again hits Y1, inflicting 5 points of damage.

Y4 attacks Wil, but since it cannot see it misses twice.

Y1 can see Mak, and Mak is within the creature's 10 reach so it attacks twice. Mak is hit once for 18 damage.

Y2 attempts to move forward, but fails it’s acrobatics roll and stays where it is. Still, it can attack Mak once for 20 damage.

(I rolled Tsak’s will save against a DC 22 and he rolled a 15, which failed.)

Tsak says, ”Hold on, I’m gonna try something.” He takes a 5’ step back and with a gesture and some arcane words, he unleashes Chain Lightning on Elyas. This lightning arcs to all of the Petals except for Wil, and inflicts 51 points of electrical damage. Elyas must make a DC 21 reflex save for half damage, and everyone else must make a DC 19 reflex save for half damage.

Then this new version of Tsak casts a quickened lightning bolt. From where he is he sends a line of electricity through Elyas, Falco, Ayotnom and Rolth which inflicts 42 points of electrical damage, DC 22 reflex save for half damage. Tsak’s face sneers, ”I should be able to buff out these electrical burns when I make you my servants. Or perhaps you want to kneel before me now and simply accept your fate.”

For Tsak:Highlight to display spoiler: {Tsak is not aware of any of this. In fact, he is not aware of anything - everything is peaceful and grey.}

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Here is your map. Please move yourselves accordingly.

Y1 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 18+5+5
Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 0
Y4 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 0

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+7=12 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 5:49:57 AM
(Will save=12 Fail)

Tsak moves blissfully thru space and time lost in a world of his own making. Ah the serenity...

Tsak smells the same, but he seems different. Esmerelda's hackles raise and she hisses at Tsak as he seems to turn on the petals - but the poor moggy doesn't know what is wrong or what she can do about it.

"Mak(JamesM)(48/111)|AC:40AO/32/22T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|27/22/17/-/27(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,IC,H,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+15+2 d20+16=23 ; d20+27=34 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d100=51 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 9:00:34 AM
The series of attacks made Mak wince. Bruises and electrical burns everywhere as he stood open to attack from the long reach of those hulking constructs. Stepping back into the room would expose him to whatever was happening in there and staying in here he’d have the sleet to contend with.

Moving tactically in this mess wouldn’t work, the floor had too much debris on it, so Mak had to choose his path carefully. Looking to his right he saw in the dim light that the hulk was moving in and out of the blinding sleet, so he moved closer. He wouldn’t be as exposed to the second Hulk and might actually be able to whittle away at the first one.

OOC:
Reflex Save, Roll 23
Mak - Y1, Roll 34, Hit. Damage 6+15+2(Holy). Miss chance roll 51

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Prayer 1 Rounds | Condition: Bloodied | |

Elyas (Ben A.) (28/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+11=26 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=25 ; 4d6+1=13 ; 4d6+1=19 ; 4d6+1=14 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 9:31:19 AM
[Do these things have a 15 ft reach? to withdraw i moved from AF3 to AE8 then AD9. I don't see how that could have gotten a AoO from the further hulk.

Also, Tsak is right next to me and in reach of Kiwina, would we get AoOs against him to try to disrupt that spell?]

Elyas is shocked to see Tsak turn on the group, and more surprised to see him casting high level lightning spells! however he is able to dodge at least some of the damage
reflex save vs chain lightning = 26
reflex save vs lightning bolt = 31, natural 20! (I've been playing too much 2E. A 20 doesn't actually prevent the damage entirely in 1E right?)

With those hits, Elyas is still in a rough spot. He steps back from Tsak to avoid another hit and casts Protection From Evil on his companion, to try to break off whatever made him do that. Tsak gets another saving throw against the mind control and is protected from further attempts

then Elyas uses another use of his Rod to quickly cast a scorching ray at the Hulk that is the most visible (Y1) with 3 rays
(All vs touch AC)
16 to hit for 13 fire damage
31 to hit for 19 fire damage
25 to hit for 14 fire damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)

On Party
Haste, 10 rounds

Summon

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

DM Mark - Tsak Attack!
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 11:33:26 AM
(Responding to Ben:

PF1 doesn't have special saves on a 20.

Regarding the AOO against Elyas, these hulking monstrosities have a 10' reach. But you cannot move diagonally past a hard corner. Elyas would have to pass through AF8, which is what provoked the AOO from Y1. Technically, I could have had Y2 make an AOO since the withdraw action only protects you from the square you started in and it too can attack into AF8, but I decided to cut you some slack.

Regarding the AOOs against Tsak, I assumed you would not attack a party member until you knew what was really going on. It is highly unusual for Tsak to try to cast a spell, but that's why he said he was going to "try something". You guys do unusual stuff all the time. Also, you have to already be holding a weapon to make an AOO. I didn't recall Elyas drawing a weapon before this, but I could have missed that. That said, if Elyas has a drawn weapon and you think he'd attack Tsak, go ahead and make that AOO.

Kiwina is not holding a reach weapon, so he does not threaten Tsak's square.)

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+11=12 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=28 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=11 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 2:36:35 PM

Spiritual Weapon
(Att: 21 - hit: 10)(Att: 28 - hit: 11)

Wil is stuck in a pretty bad place but is under cover of 'Hide in Plain Site' but that is until he takes a 5-foot diagonal step away from Y4 and in front of Y2. (Stealth: 12)
Hoping he has luck on his side, knowing this could be bad for him. He casts Confusion and hopes he doesn't get hurt too badly and the Concentration check isn't too awful.
(+4 Mobility: to AC 28)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - (4 rds), Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon- used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon-Greater - used, Imbue with Spell Ability - used - D: Confusion

Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+12=23 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=18 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=8 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+6=12 ; d6+6=7 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+4=5 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 3:50:53 PM
Kiwina isn't sure how Nevras is affecting Tsak, but he's sure that Tsak can't cast spells like that. He steps forward five feet and makes a full round of attacks on the caster, hoping that he's neither as nimble nor as resilient as Tsak is.

All to hit rolls below reflect another +2 for Rolth's inspiring singing; bonus reflecting in damage as rolled.
Trident (primary) -- AC 25 -- 9 damage
Trident (haste) -- AC 29 -- 8 damage
Trident (first iterative) -- AC 18 -- 7 damage
Trident (second iterative) -- AC 24 (crit not confirmed) -- 12 damage
Light Mace -- AC 33 -- 7 damage
Hoof -- AC 28 -- 6 damage
Hoof -- AC 18 -- 5 damage

All damage done by Kiwina this round is non-lethal.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 | d20+13=26 ; 5d6=14 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 4:19:04 PM
{Reflex: 26}

Falco avoids some of the lighting. {b] "Stop doing that!" [/b] he yells as he channels again.

{Channel: 14}

______________________________
Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/135) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 30 d20+11=24 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+19=25 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 4:24:20 PM
Rolth winces as the double lightning attacks flicker out, but manages to avoid some of the hurt.

(Reflex save vs DC19 = 29, success for half damage)
(Reflex save vs DC21 = 32, success for half damage)

Rolth ponders what spell could have been used to take over Tsak so completely, and compares thoughts with any other Petals who might be able to help.

(Knowledge Arcana = 24, identifies spells up to 4th level, plus any aid from others)

Rolth figures that now is the time to get angry about how things are going (enters a rage.) He moves into the sleet room to support Mak and Wil, making a single ineffectual attack against Y1. (to hit = 24, miss) He keep singing his inspiring song.

Effect Tracking:

Party:
Inspire Courage +2

Self:
Haste (from Elyas)
Divine Favor 8r +1 luck bonus to attack and weapon damage
Heroism 484r (+2 morale bonus to hit, saves, skills)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 86r
Expeditious Retreat 33r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 31r

Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 7/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 4/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 1/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Elyas (Ben A.) (6/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+19=24 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=24 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 4:35:22 PM
Rolling to cast defensively and touch tsak before moving

Cast defensively success at a 24.

touch attack missed, rerolled with a hero point for a 24 VS touch

Kiwina (Steve M) 106/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+10=24 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 10:10:50 PM
Kiwina's Reflex save = 24, for the chain lightning earlier

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=24 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 1:38:22 AM
Ayotnom uses his last hand of the apprentice against Y1 but misses.

(24 vs AC)

DM Mark - Tsak Attack! d20+21=34 ; d20=14 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=33 ; 2d8+11=14 ; 2d8+11=25 ; d20+21=32 ; 2d8+11=24 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+21=31 ; d100=58 ; 10d6=27 ; d100=84 ; d100=1 ; d100=92 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+21=31 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=35 ; 2d8+11=15 ; 2d8+11=17 ; 2d8+11=15 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+21=24 ; 2d8+11=14 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 3:19:49 PM
Mak moves in the difficult terrain, which provokes an AOO from Y1. But even as it swings, Mak dances gracefully and the thing misses him. Mak then stabs at it, hitting it for 21 damage.

Wil needs to get away. He tries to take a 5’ step, but moving into that mess of body parts is difficult terrain, so he has to just move. However, since neither creature could see him in the sleet he is not subject to any AOOs. As he moves, he stumbles a bit and is noticed (the creature beat your stealth roll.) Also, Wil needs to make a DC 15 fortitude save or be sickened from the smell in this room. Wil casts Confusion, which does provoke an AOO though, and its a crit for a total of 39 damage!

Bruised and battered, Elyas decides his friend is under some sort of control. He defensively casts Protection from Evil and touches Tsak, calling on his heroic reserves to do so. Tsak can make a DC 22 Will save. Then he takes a step back, and uses his Quicken rod to fire three Scorching Rays at the portion of Y1 that is visible. The rays hit, but seem to have no effect nor does the creature react to them.

Kiwina steps forward, but in this debris laden room (difficult terrain) this counts as a move action. Still, he strikes once trying to inflict nonlethal damage but misses. (Doing nonlethal damage with a lethal weapon is at -4 to hit.)

Falco channels divine power, and healing washes over the party (14 points - I assume he omitted Tsak this time.)

Rolth wonders what could have seized control of Tsak, but he’s not sure. He squeezes through the doorway to get in position to attack, channeling his rage. This provokes an AOO from Y1, and the liontaur is hit for 24 points of damage.

(Tsak’s mind blissfully wanders about in his current state of nothingness, the battle rages on.)

Thanks to Elyas, Tsak can makes another save. Unfortunately, Tsak rolls and 18, failing the save. This time Tsak defensively (DC 21, rolled 31) casts Fireball on the doorway. 27 damage to all the Petals, DC 18 Reflex save for half. Tsak voluntarily fails this save. Then this version of Tsak casts a quickened Blindness spell on Elyas - DC 23 Fortitude save negates.

It seems I forgot about Esmerelda because someone removed her from the map. The cat was also affected by the arcing electricity and takes 51 points of electrical damage, DC 19 Reflex save for half. If she stayed in that room after the lightning, she will also be affected by this fireball.

In the other room, there’s a storm and a battle.

Y1 continues attacking Mak, but it misses the wiley duelist twice!

Y2 slams Wil twice, hitting him once for 15 damage, and the second blow is a crit for 32 points of damage.

Y4 is shrouded in the storm. It manages to make its acrobatic roll and moves forward. However, it needs to squeeze to fit next to Rolth. This movement provokes an AOO from both Rolth and Wil. It managed to hit AC 20 while squeezing, inflicting 14 points of damage to Rolth.

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Here is your map. Please continue to keep track of your current HP and AC in your header.

Y1 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 28+21
Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 0
Y4 - AC 25 (squeezing) - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 0

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 | 4d6=9 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 3:58:26 PM
"Someone snap him out of this. All I can do is try and keep us alive!"

{Channel: GM see email please}

Elyas (Ben A.) (-8/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+11=12 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+2=22 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 4:03:06 PM
Elyas thought for sure that spell would do it, but Tsak can't fight off the mind control.

Elyas doesn't duck in time when Tsak lights off a fireball in the room he's standing in!
Reflex save = 12, natural 1
reroll with a hero point, down to 1!
Natural 1

Elyas is unconscious and dying.

He is a sturdy man though, and recovers, though he is now asleep on the floor. stabilize check =22!

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (76/135) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 30 d20+15=30 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+22=24 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=29 ; d8+19=27 ; d8+19=26 ; d8+19=24 ; d8+19=27 ; d4+8=9 ; d4+8=9 ; d4+8=12 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=2 ; 2d6=6 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 4:27:51 PM
Rolth manages to dodge the worst of the fireball. (Reflex save = 30) He continues to rage and Inspire Courage with his battle song.

He makes an attack of opportunity against Y4 as it squeezes closer, then makes a full attack starting with Y1 and moving to Y4 if Y1 is destroyed.

+1 Holy Morning star to hit +22 (AoO) = 25, damage 1d8+19+2d6 holy = 22+7 B,P
+1 Holy Morning star to hit (haste) +22 = 24, damage 1d8+19+2d6 holy = 21+8 B,P
+1 Holy Morning star to hit +22 = 31, damage 1d8+19+2d6 holy = 19+2 B,P
+1 Holy Morning star iterative to hit +17 = 34, damage 1d8+19+2d6 holy = 22+6 B,P
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +16 = 26, damage 1d4+8 = 4 B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +16 = 34, damage 1d4+8 = 4 B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +16 = 29, damage 1d4+8 = 7 B,P,S

Note: All damage totals already factor on the DR5/adamantine.

Effect Tracking:

Party:
Inspire Courage +2 competence

Self:
Haste (from Elyas)
Divine Favor 7r +1 luck bonus to attack and weapon damage
Heroism 483r (+2 morale bonus to hit, saves, skills)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 85r
Expeditious Retreat 32r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 30r

Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 8/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 5/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 1/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:24/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+14=21 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+15=17 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d3=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d3=3 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=21 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+11=16 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 7:30:30 PM
(36 + 13.5 + 15 + 32) 10 left + 14
Wil gags a few times while navigating through the mess beneath his feet but he manages to hold it together. (Fort: 21 to DC15)
The blow from the creature is a rough one but he is still standing.
Wil has more than enough Reflex to avoid the fireball hoping some of it strikes these beasties.
(Reflex: 30 to DC)
But the beating he takes from the second blow is enormous and he is staggered.
He strikes out with his hand crossbow with a Sneak Attack(Flanked)(Y4)
(AC 21: Sneak: 11(+1))(AC: 17: Sneak: 11(3) - if he even hit them
(SW1: 20/21 Hit: 4/4)

(Stealth: 16) (Hide in Plain Site) Beaten up Wil tries to take a 5-foot step back further into the mess, which is not good. Fingers crossed breath taken.
(OOC: Did the Confusion work or do I need to roll for a concentration check? What would that be?)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - (3 rds), Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon- used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic - used, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon-Greater - used, Imbue with Spell Ability - used - D: Confusion - used

Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated.
The seal Expires on 3/12/2024

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:24/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 7:35:32 PM
Update: forgot the bonuses
(AC 21(+3): Sneak: 11(+4))(AC: 17(+3): Sneak: 11(+6)
(SW1: 20(+3)/21(+3) Hit: 7/7)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 83/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+10=16 ; 4d6=17 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 9:09:41 PM
16 vs Touch on Y1 for 17 fire damage

Ayotnom casts scorching ray at the hulking creature he had been flinging his rapier at.

Kiwina (Steve M) 107/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+10=21 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=20 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 9:25:47 PM
Kiwina has levels as a justicar, making him able to inflict non-lethal damage without a -4 penalty on his attack rolls. I don't argue with the 5' being a move action in the debris. As long as it is a move action, though, Kiwina would like to have drawn his short sword while he was moving, so that he is using trident and short sword. It's a sword of subtlety, and does not improve his attack in the current situation.

Reflex = 21, saves vs fireball and loses 13 HP -- which with the 14 HP healing from Falco last round leaves Kiwina with 107 current HP

This round, Kiwina tries a full attack on Tsak, again for nonlethal damage. (This time the inspiration bonus from Rolth is in the rolls.) He does not manage higher than AC 21 this round, which would not have hit last round, so I'm hoping the 9 points (nonlethal) from last round made it through.

Trident (primary) -- AC 20
Trident (haste) -- AC 20
Trident (first iterative) -- AC 13
Trident (second iterative) -- AC 6
Light Mace -- AC 21
Hoof -- AC 17
Hoof -- AC 20

Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 26 rounds
Sleet Storm 4/6 rounds
Haste from Elyas
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm (used), Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Mak(JamesM)(48.5/111)|AC:43AO/35/25T/--FF|CMD 40|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/23(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,IC,FD,H,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+15+2d d20+23=42 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+23=34 ; d20+23=37 ; d20+13=29 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d100=99 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d100=92 ; d100=87 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 10:00:18 PM
Mak was hurt but he wasn't down so he switched tactics, preferring a more defensive stance as he lunged, reposted, and parried his way through the battle. Twice his rapier swept across the hulk as it's blade left a deep gash and piercing stab through the tough undead flesh.

"Some light would be good." he suggested.

OOC:
Mak - Y1, Roll 42(Threat), 21, 32(Threat), 34. Crit(37 to confirm), miss, Crit(29 to confirm), hit. Damage 3+15+2+15+6(Holy) - 99% Miss Roll, 5+15+5+15+10(Holy)-92% Miss Roll, 3+15+4(Holy)-87%Miss Roll. Total 35+40+18+20(Holy)=93+20(Holy)

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Prayer 1 Rounds | Condition: Bloodied | |

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: 8d8+2=35 ; d20+6=13 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 11:40:05 PM
(EsmereldaHP=35+14=49, EsReflexSave=13 Fail)

The charged electricity stuns Esmerelda and her limp body is flung against the back wall by the force of it.

DM Mark - Tsak Attack! d20+21=34 ; d20+21=25 ; 2d8+11=21 ; d20=6 ; d20=2 ; d20+4=12 ; d100=6 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=26 ; 2d8+11=16 ; 2d8+11=25 ; d20+21=28 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+21=30 ; 2d8+11=17 ; 2d8+11=24 ; 2d8+11=21 ; d20+21=24 ; d6+5=7 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 3:48:06 AM
(As noted on 6/30, there is dim light in the trophy room where most folks are, and this big room is still in darkness. I’m not going to go back and undo things, but going forward please act accordingly.)

Falco yells for someone to deal with Tsak as the cleric tries to keep everyone alive by channeling energy again for 19 points.

Elyas does his best to resist the fireball, but fails and falls. (Note - Elyas still needs to roll a DC 23 Fortitude save or be blinded as well.)

Ayotnom fires a scorching ray at the creature he had been attacking, but it seems to have no effect. (Why did Ayotnom not save from the fireball last round?)

Kiwina strikes at Tsak, seeking to do nonlethal damage, and while his attacks miss he knows his hit from last round hit (noted below - thanks.)

Between the fireball and the earlier chain lightning, Esmerelda’s feline body lies still in this room and even the DM weeps a little. (I hate killing animal companions even more than PCs!)

Rolth sings and rages as he lays into his foes. He attacks Y4 for 22 points. Then he attacks Y1, and though two attacks miss he inflicts 19+22+4+7=52. With Rolth’s last blow, the hulking creature falls still. (Thanks for catching that the AOO from last round didn’t happen to Rolth.)

Wil is in a tight spot. He had hoped the fireball would affect these hulking, stitched together monstrosities, but they seem to have not been affected. He tries to hit Y4 with his hand crossbow, but using a ranged weapon from a threatened square provokes two attacks of opportunity. Y2 strikes the shadowdancer for 21 points of damage, but Y4 misses with his attack. Wil tries to take a 5’ step back, but as noted last round this area is difficult terrain and you cannot take a 5’ step in difficult terrain. He uses the dim light in this place to try to disappear, and this time he can sense that the creatures have lost sight of him.

Wil’s spiritual weapon continues to pass harmlessly through these creatures.

An ugly smile crosses Tsak’s face. He tries to cast a spell, but that smile turns to a grimace as he fails his concentration check, and the Waves of Exhaustion spell he was casting is lost! ”Arghhhhh!”. He’s not quite done though, and he casts a quickened Ray of Enfeeblement on Kiwina. Kiwina loses 7 STR, DC 22 Fort save for half (round down.)

Mak can sense that the creature before him lies still, but he cannot see in this darkness.

Y4 strikes at Rolth, though it is squeezing and a little awkward. Still, it hits Rolth twice for 16 and 25 damage.

Y2 does something strange at this point. It attacks Y4, hitting it twice.

With Y1 down, another step onto its body. It hits Mak in the darkness, and since Mak cannot see in the dark, his AC is 35-8=27, so it hits AC 30 for 21 points of damage.

Somewhere, the spirit of Tsak is blissfully unaware of all this. But his separation begins to weigh on him. He’s sure his friends are in trouble, but not sure what to do about it.

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Here is your map. Please continue to keep track of your current HP and AC in your header.

Y1 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 49+52 - down
Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 0
Y4 - AC 25 (squeezing) - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 13+19
Tsak - AC 24 - Dam 27+9

Mak(JamesM)(60.5/111)|AC:46AO/38/28T/--FF|CMD 43|Rapier +1|27/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,IC,TD,H,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+15+2d6(Evil)(1
Thursday July 6th, 2023 8:44:05 AM
OOC: I thought that if you had a 50% miss chance, rolling less than 50% indicated a miss. From the DM post it seems that Mak stood there and did nothing when all of Maks miss checks were 50%+. If Mak has been neutralized please let me know, otherwise all he'll be able to do is stand and get pummeled to death.

Mak had for a moment been hopeful as Falco's healing washed over him, easing bruises, smoothing abrasions, and making movement easier. He stepped back against the wall and set up a defensive posture as he tried to bat away the devastating attacks of the hulks in the darkness.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Total Defense, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Inspiring Courage, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Prayer 0 Rounds | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | |

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (54/135) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 30 d20+19=38 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+16=19 ; d8+25=32 ; d8+25=33 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 8:58:47 AM
Rolth is well pleased that one of the monsters has turned on the other. He continues raging and singing while full attacking Y3 (power attacking as well).

(Note: Rolth has darkvision while raging)

+1 Holy Morning star to hit (haste) +19 = 38, damage 1d8+25-5DR = 27 B,P
+1 Holy Morning star to hit +19 = 38, damage 1d8+25-5DR = 28 B,P
+1 Holy Morning star iterative to hit +14 = 25, damage 1d8+25 = miss B,P
(magic) Paw 1 to hit +16 = 21, damage 1d4+11 = miss B,S
(magic) Paw 2 to hit +16 = 22, damage 1d4+1 = miss B,S
(magic) Bite to hit +16 = 19, damage 1d4+1 = miss B,P,S

Total damage = 55 after accounting for DR5

Effect Tracking:

Party:
Inspire Courage +2 competence

Self:
Haste (from Elyas)
Divine Favor 6r +1 luck bonus to attack and weapon damage
Heroism 482r (+2 morale bonus to hit, saves, skills)
Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 84r
Expeditious Retreat 31r (Move = 80’)
Eagle’s Splendor 29r

Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging)
Bardic Performance 9/12 rounds used (active)
Rage 6/24 rounds used (active)
Channel Energy 0/5 used
Calming Touch 1/5 used

Spell Slots:
Stabilize 0/1 used
Divine Favor 1/3 used
Bless 0/1 used
Lesser Restoration 0/1 used
Shield Other 0/1 used
Prayer 0/1 used
1st level 1/5 used
2nd level 2/3 used

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 | d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 9:31:35 AM
Seeing Elyas fall right in front of him Falco is in a bit of a panic.

"Come on Warper-sar help us turn this around."

He lays his hands on Elyas. {Cure Critical = 29}

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Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | d20+10=13 ; d4+4=5 ; d20+17=24 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 11:06:11 AM
[sorry, with trying to save against the fireball I forgot to also save for blindness...]

Elyas comes to with the feeling of magical healing washing over him. he wakes up, expecting to see a Petal above him. Instead he sees nothing at all. but he can still hear the sounds of battle going on around him.

He crawls back, trying to stay out of the way of everything, drawing his bonded dagger as he moves. He isn't much good in a fight without being able to see his target, so he focuses on trying to protect himself for right now. He casts mirror image on himself using his dagger to recall the spell, creating 5 additional copies of a blind and confused wizard

He tries to recall anything he can about mind control or possession that would work like what has happened with Tsak, making him turn on his allies but also giving him spells!
Knowledge Arcana = 24

the protection from evil spell clearly didn't work, even with the bonuses it gives to save against mind control, and Tsak still hadn't been able to get rid of the compulsion even though it was forcing him to attack allies. it must be something quite unique or powerful, and Elyas tries to think of other options to save them from Tsak without killing him.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)
Mirror Image (5 images)

On Party
Haste, 10 rounds

Summon

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (54/135) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 30 d20+11=23 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 12:47:20 PM
"Maybe some monstrous humanoid in the party could grapple and pin the guy in Tsak's meat suit, to keep him from casting spells? Seems better than beating him to a pulp."

(OOC: Ignore the die roll, was going to be an attempt to assist Elyas, but can't do that while raging, I think. Note that Rolth did earlier share what he knew in hopes that Elyas would pile on. Worth a +2?)

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=20 ; d20+13=30 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=25 ; d8+3=5 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+13=26 ; d8+3=9 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 6:02:01 PM
Wil begins to collapse but is able to recover thanks to the channeled energy of 19
He does something, he hopes will not come with consequences but cast Searing Light into the remaining beast.
(Att: 30(+3)(Confirm: 26) Crit - Ranged Attack for 4d8 - 19(+3) ht) - (button got stuck)
(OOC: Not sure if I get to do another roll on a casted spell because of Crit)

The SW continues to attack, even though it's not able to hit anything
(SW1: Att: 22(+3 - 9 ht)(Att: 33 - crit(25 - success)( 14(+3) ht)

Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance
Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike
Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - (2 rds), Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon- used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds)
Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic - used, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy
Lv4: Magic Weapon-Greater - used, Imbue with Spell Ability - used - D: Confusion - used

Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight
Channel 4d6
Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:

Like the 1st level cleric spell, bu

Kiwina (Steve M) 107/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+15=26 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+8=26 ; d8+4=6 ; 2d8+8=11 ; d6+5=10 ; d6+5=6 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 8:44:17 PM
(Fort save = 26, loses only 3 strength -- with the 4 points from his tattoo, he is effectively at 16 strength now)

Kiwina ignores Rolth's suggestion and continues his nonlethal attacks. They can debate tactics when this is over.

Trident (primary) -- AC 18
Trident (haste) -- AC 27 -- 8 damage (forgot +2 for inspiration)
Trident (first iterative) -- AC 28 (crit confirmed) -- 15 damage (forgot +4 for inspiration)
Trident (second iterative) -- AC 8
Short sword -- AC 15
Hoof -- AC 22 -- 10 damage (remembered inspiration) -- should be a miss, he's AC 24 not 22
Hoof -- AC 26 -- 6 damage (remembered inspiration)

Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 25 rounds
Ray of Enfeeblement, -3 strength, ?? rounds
Sleet Storm 5/6 rounds
Haste from Elyas
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm (used), Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 46/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+11=18 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+12=19 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 10:39:01 PM
(OOC: I didn't read the entire post and realize Tsak had turned against us...)

(failed reflex vs electricity and took 51 damage; passed 2nd reflex save vs fireball and with evasion takes no damage)

Ayotnom moves up and attempts to grapple Tsak. (OOC: Ayotnom has improve grapple so no AOO; 19 vs 27 = miss)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday July 6th, 2023 11:30:47 PM
The bright blue sky in Tsak's dream starts to darken and fade into a monotonous grey. The lively pianoforte music slows and becomes a discordant dirge. A sense of sadness and loss washes over him. Uneasy prickles run up his scalp and he starts to understand that something is terribly wrong...

DM Mark - Lighting
Friday July 7th, 2023 1:16:30 AM
There seems to be some confusion about lighting in this place, and I haven’t been strictly enforcing it. I’m sensing there is some frustration from this as well, which is not my goal. Looking back, I see Kiwina cast a light spell on the doorway into the kitchen area on 6/8. So the kitchen is lit in normal light.

The trophy room has dim light that filters through the shutters.

The large workroom is in darkness.

Normal light functions just like bright light, but characters with light sensitivity and light blindness do not take penalties. Areas of normal light include underneath a forest canopy during the day, within 20 feet of a torch, and inside the area of a light spell.

In an area of dim light, a character can see somewhat. Creatures within this area have concealment (20% miss chance in combat) from those without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness. A creature within an area of dim light can make a Stealth check to conceal itself. Areas of dim light include outside at night with a moon in the sky, bright starlight, and the area between 20 and 40 feet from a torch.

In areas of darkness, creatures without darkvision are effectively blinded. In addition to the obvious effects, a blinded creature has a 50% miss chance in combat (all opponents have total concealment), loses any Dexterity bonus to AC, takes a –2 penalty to AC, and takes a –4 penalty on Perception checks that rely on sight and most Strength- and Dexterity-based skill checks. Areas of darkness include an unlit dungeon chamber, most caverns, and outside on a cloudy, moonless night.

Characters with low-light vision (elves, gnomes, and half-elves) can see objects twice as far away as the given radius. Double the effective radius of bright light, normal light, and dim light for such characters.

Characters with darkvision (dwarves and half-orcs) can see lit areas normally as well as dark areas within 60 feet. A creature can't hide within 60 feet of a character with darkvision unless it is invisible or has cover.

All the bad guys can see in the darkness. No one can see in the Sleet Storm.

Ayotnom, Tsak, and Rolth have darkvision.
Elyas has darkvision, but is currently blinded.
Kiwina and Falco have low light vision. For future attacks, they will have a 20% miss chance.
Mak and Wil have normal vision, but are in an area of darkness, which is like being blinded unless someone brings light into the area.

DM Mark - The Fight Gets Worse d100=51 ; d20+21=25 ; d4=4 ; d20+9=26 ; d100=42 ; d100=55 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=41 ; 2d8+11=18 ; 2d8+11=16 ; 2d8+11=17 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+21=25 ; 2d8+11=14 ; 2d8+11=20 ; 2d8+11=19 ; d6=3 ; d20+21=33 ; d20+21=37 ; 2d8+11=23 ; 2d8+11=17 ;
Friday July 7th, 2023 2:31:57 AM
Mak is frustrated by the darkness. His senses tell him about where his opponent is, and he knows where the door he entered is. He steps back to the wall and readies an attack to defend himself if he gets attacked. (Mak was not neutralized - those percentage rolls were not for Mak, except for the time he attacked into a square in the Sleet Storm. Those percentage rolls were for something else.)

Rolth continues singing as he focuses his attack on the portion of Y3 that is not in the Sleet Storm. He hits twice for 27 and 28 damage. He suggests someone try to grapple and pin Tsak.

Wil is in darkness, but he thinks he knows where the creature is in front of him. With this darkness he has a 50% miss chance. He rolls a 51. The room is briefly lit by his spell, and to his dismay he sees the searing light hit the thing and have no effect. Which is consistent with every other spell he has hit these things with, including his spiritual weapon which continues to strike with no effect. He also notices in that brief instant that the creature can now see him.

Rolth and Mak also see Wil’s spell strike the creature with no effect. Which has been the case with other spells. Interestingly though, they seem to be affected by the physical effects of the Sleet Storm.

Falco heals Elyas for 29 points.

Elyas is blinded. He crawls away and casts Mirror Image as 5 images appear around him. Elyas wracks his brain for what spell Nevras might be using to control Tsak. He suspects Nevras might be using Magic Jar. His decision to use Protection from Evil was a good one, but if this is indeed Magic Jar he knows Nevras would just try to possess someone else next. (Someone deleted Elyas from the map. Normally you can only crawl 5’, but I just put him back on the map in the closest square.)

Kiwina doggedly continues his nonlethal attacks against Tsak. He hits the ranger turned necromancer for 8+15+6 nonlethal damage. (Going forward, in this dim light he has a 20% miss chance unless he has something that give him darkvision.)

Ayotnom moves up, but has to squeeze to do so. His grapple attempt against Tsak fails though. (Be sure to use the squeezing rules if you cannot occupy your full space.)

Tsak’s soul remains in it’s grey state, which is beginning to feel like a prison.

Tsak/Nevras again tries to concentrate to avoid being hit as he casts Insanity, hoping to perhaps turn Kiwina into less of a threat. Unbelievably for him he fails and loses that spell too (concentration 25.) In his rage he casts a Quickened Enervation against Kiwina, and a black ray striked the centaur causing him to lose 4 levels!

In the other room, Y2 can now see Wil since he cast his spell. In its berserk state it randomly decides between Wil and Y2. This time it pummels Wil twice, one of which is a crit. Wil takes 18 and 33 damage.

Y4 is still squeezing. It hits Rolth twice, and the first is a crit! He takes 34 and 19 damage. Then Y3 strikes at Rolth, hitting him for 23 and 17 damage.

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Here is your map. Please continue to keep track of your current HP and AC in your header.

Y1 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 49+52 - down
Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 0 - berserk
Y4 - AC 25 (squeezing) - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 13+19
Y3 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 27+28
Tsak - AC 24 - Dam 27 - nonlethal 9+8+15+6

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-60/114) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 30
Friday July 7th, 2023 6:51:06 AM
Under the series of blows, Rolth is at first injured beyond what most mortals could withstand, but heroically retains his consciousness and even remains on his feet. As the blows continue to rain down, however, the liontaur's raging vitality and readiness to die hard prove no match for the relentless constructs' destructive power. Rolth's song dies mid-phrase as the light goes out of his eyes forever.

(Rolth is dead)

Mak(JamesM)(60.5/111)|AC:46AO/38/28T/--FF|CMD 43|Rapier +1|27/-/-/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,WN,IC,TD,H,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+15+2d6(Evil)(1 d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ;
Friday July 7th, 2023 9:09:26 AM
Mak saw Rolth fall next to him in the flashing light and yelled. "Retreat!" even as he grabbed Rolth and a administered a healing potion and his goblin seal of memorable aid. (Burning a hero point to act out of turn, end of last round). Immediately after he activated his cape of the montebank and he and Rolth vanished (This round).

OOC: Goblin Seal 1d8+7, Roll 9. Potion CMW, Roll 16. Healing 25 points.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 | d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ;
Friday July 7th, 2023 1:25:11 PM
Falco is about to cast Breath of Life but Rolth and Mak vanish leaving him flummoxed. He grabs Elyas's arm. We have to go. NOW." He throws of a quick channel and moves to the door trying to guide Elyas if he is willing.

{Channel: 18}

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Channel: 4/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (39/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) |
Friday July 7th, 2023 3:18:34 PM
"We have to get out of here and regroup! He's used a Magic Jar spell on Tsak. there's a gem or something with Tsak inside of it somewhere close, and the wizard is in Tsak's body. We need to move out of range of the gem so one of us doesn't get nabbed next. Get close to me, I can jump us outside."

He follows Falco's lead, using his quicken rod again to give himself protection from evil.

"do you have anything that can restore my sight? I might have an idea..."

He begins casting a spell

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 1/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)
Mirror Image (5 images)
Protection from Evil (12 minutes)

On Party
Haste, 10 rounds

Summon

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday July 7th, 2023 4:25:00 PM
Wil collapses into the slimly mess beneath him and the Spiritual Weapon disappears into the darkness

Kiwina (Steve M) 107/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+5=17 ; d20+5=16 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=7 ; d100=19 ; d100=70 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=17 ; d20-3=11 ; d20+7=16 ; d8+3=8 ;
Friday July 7th, 2023 8:09:58 PM
Although he feels suddenly uninspired, Kiwina does not know what has happened in the other room. He is also suddenly weakened, and feeling a bit desperate.

He might be able to do something about the darkness of the room (he has low light vision), as he targets the shutters with his hoof attacks. (Attacking the shutters he hits AC 17 and 16 for 8 and 7 damage -- if he suffers the 20% miss chance on these attacks, then only one hits.) Maybe that will let some light in. It doesn't seem likely enough to make an escape, though.

Committed to stay for the moment, Kiwina continues his poorly effectual attacks on Tsak.
Trident (primary) -- AC 13
Trident (haste) -- AC 14
Trident (first iterative) -- AC 22 (crit not confirmed) -- 8 damage
Trident (second iterative) -- AC 11
Short sword -- AC 16

Kiwina looks to see how Ayotnom is doing, and regrets that he may not be able to take Tsak with him when he retreats.

Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 24 rounds
Ray of Enfeeblement, -3 strength, ?? rounds
Sleet Storm 6/6 rounds -- it disappears next round
Enervation (4 negative levels) -- For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative -1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed.
Haste from Elyas
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm (used), Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday July 7th, 2023 8:22:29 PM
The walls close in on Tsak. The grey nothing constricts and envelops him like a shroud. He can't move, he can't see. The normally stoic half-orc starts to hyperventilate and a wail escapes his lips.

Kiwina (Steve M) 107/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d100=57 ;
Friday July 7th, 2023 8:34:56 PM
Forgot the miss percentage -- 57, no miss

Current HP 87/111

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday July 8th, 2023 11:15:04 AM
(OOC I've done the maths and to the best of my knowledge, between the lightning spell and the non-lethal damage from Kiwina {not sure about the fireball - did he do damage to himself on that?} Tsak is now on -1 HP! Does that mean he's down?)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 46/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=36 ;
Sunday July 9th, 2023 10:08:59 PM
Ayotnom heroically grapples Tsak (36 vs CMD = Success)

DM Mark - Sadness d6=5 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=24 ; d100=62 ; d100=55 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+21=35 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+4=21 ; 2d8+11=20 ; 2d8+11=14 ; 2d8+11=16 ;
Monday July 10th, 2023 2:36:53 AM
Rolth collapses next to Mak, and his song of inspiration ends. At the same time Wil collapses in the darkness somewhere.

Mak sees Rolth fall and yells, ”Retreat!” He hopes the liontaur is not dead. He calls on his heroic reserves and reaches into his pocket to grab his goblin seal, breaking it to heal Rolth’s body for 9 points. Then he grabs onto Rolth as he activates his Cape of the Mountebank to Dimension Door outside. (Trying to resolve this the best I can - pull out goblin seal (move action), activate goblin seal (standard action), activate Cape (standard action/hero point.)

But something went wrong! Mak finds himself in foyer where the party first entered this house. (Something blocked his teleportation, so I moved Mak and Rolth’s body as far as I could.) The jarring sensation of being blocked by … something inflicts 5 points of damage to Mak. Unfortunately, it does not damage Rolth because he’s dead.

Falco was ready to cast Breath of Life, but Rolth disappeared before he could do so. He grabs Elyas arm to guide the blind mage out, telling him it’s time to go.

Elyas says, "We have to get out of here and regroup! He's used a Magic Jar spell on Tsak. there's a gem or something with Tsak inside of it somewhere close, and the wizard is in Tsak's body. We need to move out of range of the gem so one of us doesn't get nabbed next. Get close to me, I can jump us outside." Elyas casts a quickened (last charge?) Protection from Evil on himself. He asks if anyone can restore his sight, but he does not leave. Instead, he begins casting a spell.

Kiwina kicks the window and shatters the wooden shutters. Light streams into the trophy room, causing motes of dust and debris to suddenly light up as they dance in the air! This in turn allows dim light into the entry of the larger workroom, though most of the cavernous workroom remains cast in darkness.

Then Kiwina attacks Tsak, hitting him once for 8 nonlethal damage.

Ayotnom is no longer squeezing. He calls on his heroic reserves and reaches his burly minotaur arms forward and grapples Tsak. In doing so, Ayotnom pulls Tsak next to him. Now, both Ayotnom and Tsak have the grappled condition.

Tsak/Nevras tries to cast a spell. This requires two concentration checks, one for the grapple and another to avoid an AOO. Though he manages to cast in the grapple (39) he then fails his second roll (24). As a result, Ayotnom does NOT need to save against Baleful Polymorph. This proves to be a bit of a disappointment to Tsak/Nevras. ”Arghhhhh! Let go of me!”

In the other room, hulk Y2 has gone a little nuts. He strikes Y4 next to him, hitting him once for 15 damage.

Y4 snarls at Y2, but he has his orders. He no longer needs to squeeze, and he strikes at Ayotnom, hitting him twice for 14 and 16 damage.

Y3 moves up a bit toward the door, but cannot do much.

Tsak begins to panic a bit. He can tell he’s trapped somewhere, and he doesn’t like it.

For Rolth and Wil, a strange thing happens. Highlight to display spoiler: { The awful stench of this place vanishes and they feel a sort of lightness as they drift up toward the ceiling of the room. They realize they are in the workroom, but everything is an odd sort of twilight - grey and washed out and evenly lit. Even the Sleet Storm is hazy here, but still hard to see through.

In stark contrast to the grayness, they see the area is shot through with red rivulets, almost like small veins of some vast organism. Rolth and Wil can see each other, or rather they sense each other but they don’t look like themselves in their gray, wispy forms. And there are other things here as well, dark things. There are many dark, swirling forms in the air here. There is a malevolence in their eyes, but it is not directed at Wil or Rolth. In fact, they almost feel accepted by these things, or maybe pittied. Looking down, they see three large hulking stitched together creatures, and they are fighting.

Below, they can see Wil’s broken body laying atop a mound of bodies and body parts. They know this is Wil, but somehow no longer Wil. There is no sign of Rolth’s body here. Which is just as well, because the sight of Wil’s body there makes them a little sad. It seems so small and helpless next to these hulking forms.}

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Here is your map. Please continue to keep track of your current HP and AC in your header.

Y1 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 49+52 - down
Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 0 - berserk
Y4 - AC 25 (squeezing) - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 13+19+15
Y3 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 27+28
Tsak - AC 24 - Dam 27 - nonlethal 38+8 - grappled

Grappled - A grappled creature is restrained by a creature, trap, or effect. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. A grappled character who attempts to cast a spell or use a spell-like ability must make a concentration check (DC 10 + grappler’s CMB + spell level), or lose the spell. Grappled creatures cannot make attacks of opportunity.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-60/114) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 30
Monday July 10th, 2023 6:48:48 AM
Highlight to display spoiler: {Well, this is interesting. Gray like Twilight...and rivers of red like Wold's blood that the bloodwitch I used to know always talked about. Fascinating! Too bad I had to die to see it. Poor little Wil, so sad down there, but looks better up here!. Maybe I get to meet Domi now? Or the god of life and death first, I suppose. That should be interesting too..."}

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday July 10th, 2023 9:34:03 AM
"You did it again, Wil." he says to himself as he stares at his broken body. "It's been a few years but yes I did. Not sure how Gargul is going to take this."
"Hello Rolth, sorry to see you joining me in this black-grey mess. This room is a bit weird. Not sure what to make of it. Oh shoot.. my amulet..."
He says always, even after death distracted.
"If I don't make it back, someone should have my amulet," he says then goes quiet.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Monday July 10th, 2023 10:11:41 AM
Falco has one last idea before he retreats. I need to keep dispel magic in case we find the container of this casters soul. He pokes his had into the room and cast Silence on Tsak/Nevras. {DC17} "If we are leaving, it is time to do so." He calls to those still fighting.

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Channel: 2/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (39/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Monday July 10th, 2023 10:21:05 AM
[OOC: yes that last round was the final use of the quicken rod for today. as noted in my spells and items list below.]

Elyas finishes casting his spell. another hound archon appears, standing behind the two larger petals. It is not in range to actually attack anyone this turn, but possibly more importantly it spreads an aura of 'magic circle against evil' around itself, protecting the petals nearby from any more domination or possession effects. if you don't have a greater deflection bonus already, +2 deflection AC vs evil in addition to the mental protections.
[OOC: and I believe should give Tsak another will save to shunt off the possession?]

Not having much else he can do with the blindness and facing down creatures immune ot his magic, Elyas begins another summon spell.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 0/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 0/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)
Mirror Image (5 images)
Protection from Evil (12 minutes)

On Party
Haste, 8 rounds

Summon
Hound Archon #2: AC 21 vs evil, 61/61 HP, DR 10/evil, SR 15

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 31/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday July 10th, 2023 4:56:01 PM
Tsak rages, he pounds helplessly against the walls of his cell! His tomb?
There's no air here, he's screaming but no sound comes out.
Soon the grey will engulf him...

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday July 10th, 2023 8:24:55 PM
Wil floats in the darkness, watching the scene from above. Unable to help. He suddenly notices his head, most often full of noise, is at peace. Nobody screaming at him and fighting for his attention.
"Wish I could have been more helpful," he says sadly. "I'm sorry my new friends that I failed you again. I was trying to get past the beasts. I wanted to rescue the woman." He suddenly begins to sob.

Kiwina (Steve M) 107/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+7=24 ; d10=7 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+2=9 ; d20-3=3 ; d20+7=18 ; d8+3=7 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d8+5=9 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=24 ; d6+3=5 ; d6=3 ;
Monday July 10th, 2023 11:39:24 PM
"Ayotnom, can you carry Tsak out of here?" Kiwina asks. His next big worry now is the monster (Y4) about to come through the door. But since Tsak is still there, he continues his attacks.

If a flanker takes up more than 1 square, it gets the flanking bonus if any square it occupies counts for flanking. Unsure if this means Ayotnom in AE-8 and Kiwina in AD-10 flank Tsak, so I am providing both "if flanking" and "if not" results. . . Since Tsak is grappled, he loses dex. . .

Trident (primary) -- AC 24 or 26 (if flanking) for 7 or 10 (first d6 roll as justicar sneak attack)
Trident (haste) -- AC 10 or 12 -- miss
Trident (first iterative) -- AC 9 or 11 -- miss
Trident (second iterative) -- AC 3 or 5 -- miss
Short sword -- AC 18 or 23 for miss or 5+6+7=18 (incl strength plus sword has bonuses on sneak attacks)
Hoof -- AC 8 or 10
Hoof -- AC 24 or 26 for 5 or 8
Attacks do nonlethal damage.

Kiwina (Steve M) 107/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday July 10th, 2023 11:40:33 PM
Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 22 rounds
Ray of Enfeeblement, -3 strength, ?? rounds
Enervation (4 negative levels) -- For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative -1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed.
Haste from Elyas
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm (used), Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 31/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+7=23 ;
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 12:44:26 AM
(Save vs Will=23)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 46/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=35 ;
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 1:56:27 AM
Ayotnom maintains the grapple (35 vs CMD; this includes the +5 circumstance bonus to maintain as a grappler)

He then half his speed with Tsak into the previous room.

"C'mon Tsak let's get you out of here." he says

DM Mark - Sadness d20+21=25 ; d100=67 ; d100=71 ; d4=4 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+21=27 ; 2d8+11=18 ; 2d8+11=19 ; d20+21=32 ; d4=4 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+21=28 ; 2d8+11=25 ; 2d8+11=27 ; 2d8+11=20 ; 2d8+11=21 ; 2d8+11=22 ; d20+21=37 ; d20+21=33 ; d20+9=10 d20+4=10
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 2:55:31 AM
The house of Nevras Canthil is a bit of a mess. Not that it was ever a tidy place, but it will probably never be the same.

Falco looks around and considers his options. He casts Silence on Tsak. Everything within 20’ of Tsak falls quiet, and this blocks any sound coming from the battle. Mak calls out from the front of the house, but only Elyas and Falco can hear him.

Mak then drags Rolth out of the house. This causes some shocked stares from the townsfolk that had gathered in curiosity outside Nevras house. They want no part of all this, and they run! (I placed Mak and Rolth away from the house - correct?)

Kiwina tries to speak but makes no sound. He attacks the grappled (AC 22) Tsak, trying to subdue his possessed friend. He hits twice for 7 and 5 nonlethal damage. (You quoted part of the flanking rules, but this still applies - “you get a +2 flanking bonus if your opponent is threatened by another enemy character or creature on its opposite border or opposite corner.”)

Tsak suddenly finds himself back in his body, and wow - his body really hurts. What the heck happened while he was gone? To his surprise, Kiwina seems to be whaling on him, and and Ayotnom is trying to wrestle with him. Tsak tries to ask his friends what the heck they’re doing. It’s about this time that he notices that Esmerelda lays crumpled and burned in the corner of the room.

Ayotnom says something, but Tsak can’t hear. He can’t really even think as he absorbs the loss of his long time companion. Momentarily stunned by the loss of his cat, he offers no resistance as Ayotnom drags him from the room. How could Esmerelda be dead?

This provokes an AOO from the hulking thing in the doorway, but it misses. (Ayotnom took damage last round - just a reminder.)

For Ayotnom: Highlight to display spoiler: {I need Ayotnom to make a DC22 Will save.}

Now, this suddenly become a bit of a problem for Elyas. Everything falls silent around the mage. He cannot complete his spell and it is lost.

Y4 sees Aytonom vacate the space in front of him, and he squeezes through the door. This gives Kiwina an AOO at AC 25. Once through, it attacks the Hound Archon (random roll to decide opponent.) It hits the AC 19 Archon (not evil) for 18 and 19 damage.

The Archon attacks back, missing twice.

Y2 is just mad. It makes an AOO at Y4 as it leaves, hitting it for 25-5 damage. It’s still pissed about something, so it moves up and attacks Y3, hitting it for 27-5 damage.

And while orders are orders, when somebody’s just smacking you for no reason, you smack back. Y3 smacks Y2, hitting the berserk hulk twice for 16 and 17 damage.

And now we have a monster mash.
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Meanwhile, Rolth and Wil float in the air, light and no longer encumbered by physical bodies. Wil speaks, or tries to, but nothing really comes out. At least not in a way Rolth can hear. It comes across as more of an emotion of sadness and regret.

As the two look around, the rivulets in the air pulse a dull red. And these things around Rolth and Wil - spirits of some kind you would guess. They are twisted and sullen and angry. Is this what Rolth and Wil will become?

These spirits seem to be whispering something at the two, just beyond hearing, yet Rolth and Wil still understand the intent. They crowd around, obscuring all else, beckoning the pair to join them. It seems so easy, easy to join them in their hate, their thirst for revenge, their desire to inflict pain. Join them….

Do Rolth and/or Wil resist this call?

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Here is your map. Please continue to keep track of your current HP and AC in your header.

Y1 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 49+52 - down
Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 16+17 - berserk
Y4 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 47+20
Y3 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 55+22
Tsak - AC 24 - Dam 27 - nonlethal 38+8 - grappled

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 8:48:26 AM
"Hatred of someone else, no," Wil thinks. "I have no reason to foster hatred on another person but myself."
"Hatred of myself rages within me."
He tries to speak, "I have no reason to desire bad things to you little floaty, angry things but you threaten me that will be some other subject entirely. Just allow me to pass this plane and enter the world below. I wish to speak to Gargul."

Mak(JamesM)(61/111)|AC:39AO/31/21T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/25(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,H,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)( 2d8+3=10 ;
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 9:20:07 AM
Mak stood over Rolth's body with sword in hand and ready to fight off anything that came out of the building. Meanwhile he pulled out a potion and drank it down. Bruises and abrasions eased somewhat, but he still felt battered and defeated.

That the locals were running made him feel better at least. All that was left was to catch his breath and hope his friends exited soon or else he might have to go back in.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Prayer 0 Rounds | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | |

Elyas (Ben A.) (39/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind d20+11=24 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+5=22 ;
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 10:11:06 AM
Elyas finds his spell cut short as he can't speak now!
Great. no sight, no voice... am I dead? I don't know how i would even tell. I can't even call out for a hand to guide me...

He starts slowly walking, hoping that he remembers which way the door is, reaching out to feel for the doorframe to the foyer.

He doesn't go far before his voice returns. He had a plan to deal with the necromancer, but that silence aura is going to cause issues. He can't tell his companions not to come closer with the silence, so he can't really risk using his last summon spell of the day. and can't see anything for other spells... so he sits back and waits, hoping the others will help him out fo here when it is time. maybe someone has a way to remove his blindness.

Meanwhile the archon attacks the creatures coming through the door. it doesn't do much to the sturdy creatures. at least it is preventing possession near itself. if the Petals just stay near it.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 0/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)
Mirror Image (5 images)
Protection from Evil (12 minutes)

On Party
Haste, 7 rounds

Summon
Hound Archon #2: AC 21 vs evil, 44/61 HP, DR 10/evil, SR 15

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 10:28:32 AM
Seeing a shift in Tsak's body language Falco breaths a sigh of relief. He calls out that is is time to go even though not all can hear him With that he double moves to find where Mak and Rolth went.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 31/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 12:39:55 PM
The sight of Esmerelda's limp body hurts Tsak more than any bruise or broken bone. At last able to breathe he lets out a sob of pure anguish. No-one is speaking and the ranger doesn't really understand whats been happening for the last few minutes.

What happened to Esmerelda? Where's Rolth? Where's Mak? Where's Wil? What happened in there?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-60/114) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 30
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 6:58:53 PM
Rolth scoffs inwardly at these cowardly spirits. "I worship Domi the Defender, not JankyAssassin or whatever that vengeful beast is called." He tries to channel positive energy to drive them off, not knowing whether death has severed his divinely magical connection to Domi or not. Rolth is also saddened that he is no longer there to protect his friends, or sing them exciting songs, or generally be all speechifying. He is gratified that at least Tsak has shaken off the evil wizard's spell, although he worries what else might come next to harm his friends. And poor Elyas, blind and lost in the necromancer's lair. What tragedy will come next?

Kiwina (Steve M) 107/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+7=24 ; d8+3=10 ;
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 8:18:06 PM
Kiwina makes the attack of opportunity against the creature coming through the door.

He swings and almost misses (AC 24), but the ghostly centaurs distract the creature momentarily (spends a hero point to hit AC 28) and the strike hits for 10 damage.

(More later)

Kiwina (Steve M) 107/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 10:43:46 PM
Kiwina picks up Esmarelda and leaves, giving the monster it's own attack of opportunity.

(AC 22 to AOO while squeezing)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=33 ; d20+17=34 ;
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 1:58:30 AM
Ayotnom heroically resists whatever required a will save (33 vs 21 = success)

He then maintains the grapple and continues to drag Tsak away from the battle and towards the rest of their friends.

(OOC: 34 vs CMB = success; move half speed selected again)

DM Mark - "What happened to Esmerelda? Where's Rolth? Where's Mak? Where's Wil? What happened in there?" d20+21=35 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+21=33 ; 2d8+11=16 ; 2d8+11=25 ; 2d8+11=21 ; d4=4 ; d100=26 ; d100=79 ; 2d8+11=21 ; d4=4 ;
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 3:02:19 AM
Mak stands guard over his fallen friend as he drinks a healing potion.

Elyas is having a bad day. First he can’t see, now he can’t talk. I mean, his day is not as bad as Wil and Rolth, but it’s certainly annoying for a wizard. He fumbles his way blindly to the doorway, hoping someone will lend a guiding hand.

The summoned Archon valiantly holds the door. It attacks the hulking thing before it, but does not hit.

Falco moves in the silence, trying to find where Mak is. For Falco: Highlight to display spoiler: {I need Falco to make a DC22 Will save.}

Crushed by the loss of Esmerelda, Tsak offers no resistance to Ayotnom’s dragging him out of the house. He calls out, but cannot even hear his own voice in the silence. Ayotnom silently moves toward the doorway with Tsak, as the minotaur heroically makes his saving throw.

Kiwina calls on his heroic reserves as he strikes back at the hulking creature that moved in. He hits for 5 damage. Then he grabs Esmerelda’s body and squeezes his way out.

Y4 strikes at the Archon, hitting it for 16 and 25 damage.

Y2 thrashes about and strikes Y3, hitting once for 21-5 damage. Y3 is not putting up this this and strikes back at Y2, hitting him back for 21-5 damage.

Strangely, no one knows the fate of Wil. Last the party heard he was venturing into the larger room and disappeared in the darkness, but the party does not know what happened to him after that.
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The spirits of Rolth and Wil float amidst the greyness and the malevolent spirits about them. They can see that they are also wispy spirits like these, but a bit lighter, not grey and black and twisted. Not yet.

Wil is still filled with his own sadness. He rejects their call to hatred and vengeance, seeking only to go on to an afterlife.

Rolth likewise rejects the offer of these spirits, admonishing him though they cannot hear. He reaches for the divine to channel energy, but he grasps nothing in the process.

As the two float with these spirits and resist their call, these tortured spirits move away. Still these creatures call to them “Join us” they wordlessly whisper. “Give in to the hate, Embrace vengeance. Join us…”

These spirits move, but you’re not sure how. (Make a DC 24 Will save to be able to move each round. It will be DC 23 the following round and so on.)

In the greyness of this place, the only color is the pulsing red rivulets. They seem to go from a dark red to a brighter red, and are a strong call on your souls, beaconing Rolth and Wil, offering release. It would be an act of will to stay with his friends. (Make a DC 1 Will save if you want to to resist being drawn to the Woldsblood rivulets. It will be DC 2 the next round, and so on.)

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Here is your map. Please continue to keep track of your current HP and AC in your header.

Y1 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 49+52 - down
Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 33 - berserk
Y4 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 67+5
Y3 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 77+16
Tsak - AC 24 - Dam 27 - nonlethal 38+8 - grappled

Kiwina (Steve M) 107/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 9:00:12 AM
Kiwina continues to leave the building, carrying Esmerelda's body and taking time to guide Elyas.

(Have not made changes on the map, a single move action does not get outside in one round in this confining place.)

Mak(JamesM)(71/111)|AC:39AO/31/21T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/25(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,H,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 9:06:19 AM
Still keeping an eye on Rolth, Mak stepped to the door and opened it as he called inside. "I have Rolth outside, he's not in very good shape and I haven't been able to wake him. I think he's dead."

Mak continued to hold the door as he listened for movement or calls for help.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Haste| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Prayer 0 Rounds | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | | Range: 0-10 Feet |

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+17=36 ; d20+13=18 ;
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 9:09:47 AM
(Wil Save: 36) Wil begins to follow the lighter wisps, curious to figure out what's going on. He also keeps an eye on the dark ones. Trying to figure out their story.
(Perception: 18)

Elyas (Ben A.) (39/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind d20+11=30 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+5=9 ; 2d6+6=12 ;
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 10:36:33 AM
The archon continues to slowly move with the group, while attacking the monster. it is getting beat up but continues to hold the line as much as possible.

one hit for 12 damage

Elyas feels Kiwina and allows himself to be guided. they make their way towards the door. [ooc I moved Kiwina and Elyas on the map]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 0/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)
Mirror Image (5 images)
Protection from Evil (12 minutes)

On Party
Haste, 6 rounds

Summon
Hound Archon #2: AC 21 vs evil, 23/61 HP, DR 10/evil, SR 15

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 | d20+19=35 ;
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 12:11:47 PM
Falco feels something try and effect his mind but quickly shrugs it off talking to himself even if no one can hear.

"Not today you devil, not today. Show yourself and lets try this again."

He hold his position in the door waiting on Ayotnom as he realizes he can resist what just happened fairly well.

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Channel: 2/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-60/114) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 30
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 4:21:50 PM
Rolth wants to stay at least long enough to see his friends escape, sorry that he could not do more to keep them safe from the necromancer and his minions. So he holds tight to the Wold for now, although he is not afraid to meet the gods when the time comes! (OOC: He has at least a +11 WILL save, plus rage and spells if those are still affecting him bring him to +15)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=32 ;
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 8:51:47 PM
Ayotnom says, "Let's not try another frontal assault."

He continues to drag Tsak with him stopping at the entrance to the door as Ayotnom doesn't want to squeeze but he plops Tsak on the other side of the door in the open space. (32 vs CMD)

DM Mark - "What happened to Esmerelda? Where's Rolth? Where's Mak? Where's Wil? What happened in there?" d100=77 ; d100=77 ; d20+21=35 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=33 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+21=40 ; 2d8+11=26 ; 2d8+11=25 ; 2d8+11=17 ; 2d8+11=22 ; 2d8+11=20 ; 2d8+11=19 ; 2d8+11=16 ; d4=2 ; d3=2 ;
Thursday July 13th, 2023 1:51:48 AM
Mak steps to the doorway and calls to his friends. He holds the door open as he looks and listens. Mak’s voice doesn’t carry though, and he finds that while he sees his friends move, he cannot hear their movements. And there is something wrong with Elyas - Mak realizes the mage cannot see!

Everyone within 20' of Tsak cannot hear or be heard.

Kiwina makes his way toward the door carrying Esmerelda’s body and guiding Elyas. Elyas moves with Kiwina, trusting the centaur to be his eyes for now. (How long will Kiwina's Sleet Storm last?)

Falco resists … something. He rebukes whatever he was resisting.

Ayotnom warns against trying another frontal assault as he moves forward, pushing Tsak ahead of him.

The Hound Archon attacks the hulking beast for 12-5 damage and then moves 5’.

Y4 attacks the Hound Archon, hitting it twice for 26 and 25 damage. (On odd thing with there these two are - Y4 has cover (-4 AC) from the Archon, but the Archon does not have cover from Y4 because of it’s reach and location.)

Back in the other room, there some whomping going on. Y2 continues his berserk fury against Y3, hitting him twice, one of which is a crit, for 39-5 and 20-5. Y2 falls before he can strike back.

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Wil finds that he is able to move. As he looks around, he finds that only his and Rolth’s spirits are lighter colored. Rolth resists the call of these things, and also resists touching the red rivulets. Neither of you can see through that sleet storm still.

The other spirits in here are dark and twisted, and you sense a malevolence about them. They continue to beckon both Wil and Rolth, and the two sense more than hear, “Join us in our vengeance.”

Those red rivulets seem to call to both of you. They offer peace. They offer release. Just touch them and it will all be over…

Both Wil and Rolth must make a DC 22 Will save to be able to move this round, but no more than 30’ total in a round. (I did change this save to speed things up a bit.)

Both Wil and Rolth must make a DC 2 Will save to resist touching the pulsing red rivulets.

As you look down, you see two of those hulking things battling each other, and then one of them falls.
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Here is your map. Please continue to keep track of your current HP and AC in your header.

Y1 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 49+52 - down
Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 33 - berserk
Y4 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 72+7
Y3 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 93+34+15 - down
Tsak - AC 24 - Dam 27 - nonlethal 38+8 - grappled

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 31/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday July 13th, 2023 6:09:46 AM
Tsak gets to his feet. His body is covered in bruises, he doesn't know how or why. He moves to Kiwina and wordlessly takes the body of Esmerelda from the Taur. Her body is cooling, there's no spark of life. There are no words. He will be forever grateful to his friend for rescuing her from that horrible place. She deserves a proper place to rest. He holds her close to his chest and tears run down his face. He can't see Rolth or Mak or Wil, he assumes they are waiting outside. And still no memory comes of what happened in that room. Shattered he heads toward the outer door wanting to leave this house forever.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+17=25 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+13=20 ;
Thursday July 13th, 2023 8:19:27 AM
"Revenge...," Wil contempts the thoughts of revenge but suddenly realizes maybe he can help.
Floating above, Wil decides to strike out at Y4.
(Att: 17)
Not sure it did anything but he is unable to see much else till the sleet stops. He moves over the creature.
(Perception:20) He searches outside the storm for some clue to the magic. (OOC: What is the darkness in the room? Someone opened the shutters, right?" We cannot see in the dark now, right? as a spirit? )

Kiwina (Steve M) 107/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday July 13th, 2023 8:46:24 AM
(Sleet storm ended one or two rounds ago.)

Kiwina keeps moving until he and Elyas are outside with Mak.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 | 2d8-10=-4 ; 2d8+10=22 ;
Thursday July 13th, 2023 9:56:31 AM
As Tsak moves loser Falco cast a healing spell before moving closer to the exit. {Cure Moderate @ Tsak: 22}

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Channel: 2/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(71/111)|AC:39AO/31/21T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/25(H)|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,H,PS,WF,LK,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(
Thursday July 13th, 2023 10:39:14 AM
As soon as Elyas made the doorway Mak grabbed him and pulled him away until he could hear again. "Rolth is down, dead I'm afraid, Esmerelda is also dead, and Wil is still inside. My cape also didn't work well enough to clear the entrance, so teleporting in or out seems unwise and likely impossible. Do you think your blindness temporary?"

As Mak spoke with Elyas he motioned Falco over as soon as he saw the birdman clear the porch.

Elyas (Ben A.) (39/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Thursday July 13th, 2023 2:57:19 PM
The hound archon held the door as long as it could, but the last series of blows was enough to bring it down. it vanishes back to where it came from.

Elyas lets himself be led outside, and can feel the change when they get out of that smelly stuffy place. but he still can't see, and his hearing seems to be gone too. He doens't actually know where the silence is coming from, so it is hard to come up with a plan. If only he could summon again outside of the silent bubble.

Assuming he can actually get far enough this round to be out fo the silence and hear Mak he replies
"We can't leave anyone behind to be played with by an insane necromancer. there is a chance we can bring them back to life again or something. I believe the blindness is magical, and could be removed with a dispel, but I don't have one for today.

If you can help me stay clear of whatever is making us silent, and close to the outer door of the Workroom, I think I could send something in. Teleportation isn't working but that doesn't mean other modes of movement are blocked."

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-60/114) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 30 d20+15=18 ;
Thursday July 13th, 2023 7:06:58 PM
Rolth wants to move directly south to see whether he can pass through the wall in this spiritual state, but is not determined enough to get going. He resists the pull of the woldblood for another moment, still wanting to see how his living friends fare.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Friday July 14th, 2023 3:04:58 AM
(OOC: I don't remember releasing the grapple, but I guess if Tsak somehow showed he was on our side again I would)

Since Ayotnom is no longer hampered by the grapple he takes a double move action to get out of the death trapped house as well

"If Wil died can't we just get some diamonds and have whatever cleric of Gargul cast a more powerful resurrection spell without retrieving his body? Does anyone even know where to look or how to prevent whatever may have killed him from killing us? We nearly got wiped out entirely and that was when we were at full strength. I don't think anyone of us could survive going back in there."

DM Mark - Out in the Light d100=78 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=33 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=29 ; 2d8+11=22 ; 2d8+11=23 ; 15d6=59 ;
Friday July 14th, 2023 3:28:19 AM
Tsak holds Esmerelda’s little body close as he stumbles out of the door and into the light. He sees Rolth’s body laying lifeless across from the doorway. As Tsak moves past Falco heals him for 22 points. Falco moves toward the doorway.

Kiwina makes his way out with Elyas, and both are happy to breathe fresh air again.

Mak pulls the mage aside to speak to him outside of the silence spell affecting Tsak. (A silence spell is dismissible, by the way.) Mak informs him of the status of the party, and he worries he does not know the fate of Wil.

Ayotnom also exits the house, glad to be out of the putrid place.

As you exit the house and your eyes adjust you look around. Those with darkvision actually adjust quicker than the others.

Perception DC 12: [spoiiler]Here and there you see townsfolk peering from around the edges of buildings, curious what is happening.[/spoiler]

The Petals hear grunting and movement from the back of the house.

(Evidently the sleet storm has already ended.)
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Wil moves and strikes at Y4. But his wispy form passes right through the thing to no effect. Rolth tries to move, but has not mastered that yet. But both are glad the sleet storm is no longer there.

And all around them are wretches spirits, twisted and tormented. Wil and Rolth wonder why they never stought out the red rivulets that course through this place. Do they not feel the same pull that Wil and Rolth do from this Woldsblood?

And they see below as a body sits up from the pile of bodies. It looks around, assessing things. Then it moves past the battling hulks and unlocks the great stone doors. With him is a tiny flying figure. It unlocks and opens the stone door.

Both Wil and Rolth must make a DC 20 Will save to be able to move this round, but no more than 30’ total in a round. (I did change this save to speed things up a bit.)

Both Wil and Rolth must make a DC 3 Will save to resist touching the pulsing red rivulets.
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Suddenly, a big stone door opens, and a figure emerges into the light! (I know the timing is just a bit off - Nevras had a couple rounds of actions in there.)

A gaunt, pale figure steps out into the light and yells. His face is twisted into a grimace of rage.
”ARGHHH. YOU’VE SPOILED EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING! AND FOR WHAT? FOR WHAT?”

With that he casts a spell. Lightning shoots from his fingertips, striking Kiwina first for 59 damage (DC 21 Reflex save for half.) The Chain Lightning spell then arcs from Kiwina to Mak, Elyas, Ayotnom, Mak and Tsak for 59 damage (DC 19 Reflex save for half.)

Just to be clear, the fact that he was able to direct bolts to each of you means you have line of sight to him. (Well, except for Elyas. Sorry about the blindness Elyas.)

(He was really saving that spell to charge up his flesh golems.)
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Here is your map. Please continue to keep track of your current HP and AC in your header.

Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 33+17 - berserk
Y4 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 79+18
Nevras - AC 18

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-60/114) HP | AC: 19; Touch: 12; CMD: 30
Friday July 14th, 2023 6:00:29 AM
When the big bad guy opens th e door and blasts his friends, Rolth thinks, "maybe if I can see Gargul quickly, I can return to save my friends.". With that thought, he surrenders to the pull of the Woldsblood.

Elyas (Ben A.) (10/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind d20+11=24 ;
Friday July 14th, 2023 9:06:08 AM
Elyas somehow avoids some of the lightning blast, probably just by being close to the wall (Reflex = 24).

[ooc Is the dang silence spell dismissed yet? assuming we would have had time for that in the extra round it took Nevras to open the door and come outside. I'm going to act as if it is, if it isn't there isn't much i can do anyways.]

Elyas is still badly hurt, and can't see to directly fight so he pulls back inside the doorway and begins casting a spell, hopefully from safety.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 0/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)
Mirror Image (5 images)
Protection from Evil (12 minutes)

On Party
Haste, 6 rounds

Summon
Hound Archon #2: AC 21 vs evil, 0/61 HP, DR 10/evil, SR 15 | dead

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Mak(JamesM)(41/111)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|23/18/13/-(RS)/23(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,H,LK)**|1d8+7(20)x3)) d20+17=20 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+23=34 ; d20+23=31 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+17=28 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ;
Friday July 14th, 2023 9:43:40 AM
Mak still had his bow in his left hand and putting the sword away in his glove was easy and effortless, so when the wizard walked out into the street and cast his lightning attack Mak yelled out in pain. Burned and singed as he was Mak drew his bow and fired at the wizard. Five arrows streaked across the distance between them in glorious retribution for what he had done to Mak's friends, but Mak was too blinded by hatred to pay attention to the results of his attacks as he drew and prepared to fire again.

OOC:
I messed up the roll boinus', revised numbers below:
Mak - Nevras, Roll 28(MS), 25(RS), 20, 12, 28 (Haste) Damage: Attack 1-Manyshot (8+15+1+15=39), Attack 2-Rapid Shot(8+15=23), Attack 3(1+15=16), Attack 4(Assuming a miss), Attack 5-Haste(7+15=22). Total if all hit, 100 hp.

Perception +17, Roll 20
Reflex Save DC 19, Reflex +14, Roll 28.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Haste| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor), Prayer 0 Rounds | Condition: Badly Injured | | Range: 0-10 Feet |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Friday July 14th, 2023 10:10:36 AM
Falco sees the lightning arch and dismisses the silence spell. {ooc: Sorry, I thought I did that but reading back did not.} "Hold on Elyas, I can heal you in a moment."

______________________________
Channel: 2/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) below/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+11=13 ; d20+21=22 ;
Friday July 14th, 2023 11:43:37 AM
Kiwina tries to dodge the lightning, but in his weakened state does not even come close. Sheathing his sword, he charges the mad magician. As he moves, his weapon remains a trident -- he is frustrated that it's not a lance, but this is a consequence of him drawing the sword earlier in battle.

He's angry, and he really wants this blow to land (spending last hero point, since one won't be enough to put off a fatal blow).

BAB: 11 + 3 adjusted strength - 4 enervation + 1 weapon + no squeezing + 2 charge + 8 hero point

And with all that, he misses (natural 1 on the roll), stumbling to a stop in front of Nevras.

Current HP 28/111

Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 20 rounds
Ray of Enfeeblement, -3 strength, ?? rounds
Enervation (4 negative levels) -- For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative -1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed.
Haste from Elyas
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm (used), Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

DM Mark - Out in the Light
Friday July 14th, 2023 12:40:15 PM
In fairness and to address the email thread, we'll let things stand as far as where people are, but only Ayotnom and Kiwina are affected by the Chain Lightning. Tsak, Mak and Elyas are not affected.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+17=33 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=15 ;
Friday July 14th, 2023 2:59:31 PM
Wil is absolutely livid. He ignores the fact that his attempt to strike the monster failed and flies out, following whatever rose from the floor. He curses (many times). He attempts the swing at Nevras
(Completely pointless, even if he wasn't dead..lol)
Wil swings at the wizard hoping to affect him in any way.. some desperate attempt to do anything.
He noticed Rolth moving in the other direction, for a second wondering where he is going.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 53/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday July 14th, 2023 8:55:55 PM
Sound, colour and fury return Tsak to the world where his friends still need him. He drops the body of Esmerelda, turns and sees the mage. Tsak sprints toward him, drawing his falchion as he goes.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=21 ;
Sunday July 16th, 2023 9:41:23 PM
Ayotnom heroically dodges the lightning and then runs around a corner to avoid further spells

21 vs Reflex = success

DM Mark - Out in the Light d20+21=35 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=23 ; 2d8+11=25 ; 2d8+11=20 ; d20+21=25 ; d100=51 ;
Monday July 17th, 2023 2:54:03 AM
Rolth gives in to the lure of the red rivulets of Woldsbloos, and his spirit is whisked away.

Wil is furious at the appearance of Nevras. He wills his spirit forward and swings. His sword and arm pass through the necromancer, and Wil can see him momentarily shiver from the effect (Nevras is at -1 on his next roll.) Wil is pretty sure it was any part of him moving through Nevras that causes this, not a sword strike.

Wil must make a DC 18 Will save to be able to move this round, but no more than 30’ total in a round. Wil must also make a DC 4 Will save to resist touching the pulsing red rivulets.
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In his blinded state, Elyas hears spellcasting and the crack of lightning. He hunkers back and begins casting a spell. (Note, per second DM post Elyas DID NOT take damage from the Chain Lightning.)

Mak lets fly several arrows, and they all hit their mark. Nevras takes 100 points of damage!

Falco dismisses the silence spell on Tsak, and gets ready to heal someone next.

Kiwina’s takes a lot of electrical damage, but still he heroically charges Nevras. That lighting must’ve affected him more than he thought and he stumbles at the last moment and his blow goes wide.

Tsak channels his sorrow into fury and charges the mage, drawing his weapon as he goes.

Ayotnom heroically saves against the lightning, but only barely. He moves to cover.

The muted sound of a battle you cannot see can be heard from inside that large room.

Nevras shrieks in rage as he defensively casts a spell and avoids provoking an attack from Kiwina. Mak must make a DC 19 Will save or be blinded. Then Nevras moves 5’ away from Kiwina.

At this point, after the lighting and after seeing Nevras filled full of arrows, that poor woman that was once chained to the wall bolts from the doorway. She screams as she runs out of sight behind a building. But you know where she went because she’s still screaming.

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Here is your map. Please continue to keep track of your current HP and AC in your header.

Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 50+15 - berserk
Y4 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 97+20
Nevras - AC 18 - Dam 100

Mak(JamesM)(44/111)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/9+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/16(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+5=20 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+6=12 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ;
Monday July 17th, 2023 10:01:12 AM
Mak took a step towards Nevras and grabbed the first of his next set of arrows. As he pulled the first two out to put into his bow his vision started to fade. Something was affecting him badly, but Mak tried to ignore the feeling and target the mage with his narrowing vision. Two arrows in the bow as the Archer concentrated on his target. His focus seemed to sharpen and vision clear as he released those arrows.

Five more arrows streaked out from Mak's bow, two at once, then three more in rapid succession and a fifth that clipped the side of the building and went wide. All but one found their mark, but Mak wasn't sure what they were dealing with here. Surely the necromancer had some kind of wizardry functioning that let him take that last round of arrows, much less this next set.

OOC:
Will Save +5, DC 19, Roll 20.
Mak - Nevras, Roll 27(MS), 20(RS), 23(H), 28, 12. Hit, hit, hit, hit, miss. Damage: 6+15+2+15(MS), 7+15(RS), 2+15(H), 4+15. Total 38+22+17+19=96 HP

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Haste, Many Shot| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Badly Injured | | Range: 0-85 Feet |

Elyas (Ben A.) (39/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind d20+20=22 ; 2d8+13=21 ;
Monday July 17th, 2023 12:01:21 PM
Elyas finishes casting his spell, holding it until he walks back out the doorway to send his summon out towards the commotion of the fighting. Then he stays back, not able to do much more than hope his elemental can swing the tide of battle.

A huge earth elemental springs from the ground. No point in being subtle anymore, everyone around can see the lightning and hear the screaming woman.

The elemental moves to where it can reach Nevras (I am asusming without sight i wouldn't be able to summon it already close enough for a full attack, but wherever it is it moves then attacks once)

The elemental slams Nevras
22 to hit, 21 damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 0/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)
Mirror Image (5 images)
Protection from Evil (12 minutes)

On Party
Haste, 3 rounds

Summon
Huge Earth Elemental: AC 19, 115/115 HP, DR 5/-

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+17=30 ; d20+17=26 ;
Monday July 17th, 2023 12:12:56 PM
Wil did not see Rolth leave but would be very sad, once he found out but he was sure he would meet him, once the pull to leave was too much. He was able to move again. He was overjoyed the sorcerer was hit and was eager to meet him in this floating realm to slice him multiple times. (Will Saves 30/26)
Once downed what is he going to do now, floating around in the aether.. maybe prod a couple of his friends to see if he can get a response. (DM choice on whether you want to run with this or ignore it :)
He did wonder how long he could float around before being pulled under.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 | 10d6=42 ; d20=20 ;
Monday July 17th, 2023 12:25:20 PM
Hearing more combat Falco gives up on healing for the moment and dashes out to where he can see the spell caster. "Warper- smite that SOB!" He whispers as he calls holy flames form the heavens.

{Flame Strike: 42 ? Reflex 20 1/2 / Spell Resistance: 30!!!!}

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Channel: 2/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 53/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened d20+17=33 ; 2d4+4=12 ;
Monday July 17th, 2023 4:53:29 PM
(Attack=33, Dmg=12)

Tsak moves to Nevras and warily starts to chip away at the mage, expecting to be blown up, electrocuted or somehow smited at any second.

Kiwina (Steve M) below/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday July 17th, 2023 9:44:37 PM
Kiwina moves to the open stone door, to get a look in the room. He thinks there ought to be enough light through the doorway to see a good bit, and wants to see what Nevras's "pets" are up to. If the creatures move towards the doorway, he retreats as they move and calls out a warning. Otherwise, he sees what he can in the room without entirely turning his back on Nevras.

Active effects:
Bull's Strength (from tattoo) +4 strength, 19 rounds
Ray of Enfeeblement, -3 strength, ?? rounds
Enervation (4 negative levels) -- For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative -1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed.
Haste from Elyas
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm (used), Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday July 17th, 2023 10:43:09 PM
Ayotnom casts Heroism on himself.

Active Effects:
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC
Extended Shield - +4 shield to AC; immune magic missile
Heroism - +2 saves, attacks, skill rolls

DM Mark - Two Halves of a Burnt Mess d20+21=33 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+21=34 ; 2d8+11=19 ; 2d8+11=24 ; 2d8+11=15 ;
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 1:52:41 AM
The Petals have had about enough of this guy.

Mak lets fly a volley of arrows. Thwip, thwip, thwip, thwip - four arrows sink into Nevras. He jerks with each shot and falls dead.

Elyas summons a huge Earth Elemental and orders it to attack. You hear the grinding sounds of rock on rock as it moves. It raises a massive stone arm and slams the body of Nevras. Now it’s a mess.

Falco runs out of the house and calls down the Warper Sar’s holy fire on the body. Now it’s a burnt mess.

Not wanting to be left out, Tsak brings his Falchon down on the burnt mess. Tsak is comforted to know that Esmerelda would have approved. Now Nevras is two halves of a burnt mess.

Kiwina looks at the two halves of a burnt mess. Yech. He moves to the open door and looks into the cavernous room, and his nostrils are assaulted again by that awful stench. He sees two large Flesh Golems exchanging blows in the dim light. Y4 (which is actually in that other room) falls. Y2 turns around, enraged, looking for something else to destroy. It sees Kiwina.

Ayotnom casts Heroism on himself, and feels a bit recharged.

Kiwina can see that the once screaming woman is being tended to by a couple of people. The woman shakes and seems to be in shock.

Here and there, some townsfolk again peer around corners. One brave young lad ventures close to Rolth. He gently lifts the liontaur's head, brushing dirt from his mane, and slides a piece of cloth between his head and the ground.
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Wil’s spirit watches as a black spirit emerges from the two halves of a burnt mess that was Nevras Canthil. It is quickly swept away in a red rivulet of Woldsblood and is gone. This is mildly disappointing for Wil, and he was hoping to torment Nevras in the afterlife. This makes him think of the shriveled, twisted spirits in the room he left. They seemed to be consumed by a hatred of Nevras, and he certainly doesn’t want to end up like them.

Wil has not yet tried to touch his friends.

Wil must make a DC 16 Will save to be able to move this round, but no more than 30’ total in a round. Wil must also make a DC 5 Will save to resist touching the pulsing red rivulets.
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Here is your map. Please continue to keep track of your current HP and AC in your header.

Y2 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 65+15 - berserk
Y4 - AC 29 - DR 5(Adamantine) - Dam 117+19+11 - down
Nevras - AC 18 - Dam 100+96+21+42+12

Elyas (Ben A.) (39/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 9:50:14 AM
Elyas can hear the sounds of a concerted assault on Nevras, but he cannot see anything. He slowly makes his way towards the fighting, though still cna't do much to help until the blindness gets reversed.

He calls out to the elemental in Terran, who informs his that nevras is dead. Elyas tells the hulking stone creature to guard the door. the elemental moves across from Kiwina and will smack anything coming out of the door.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 0/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (102 minutes)
Mirror Image (5 images)
Protection from Evil (12 minutes)

On Party
Haste, 2 rounds

Summon
Huge Earth Elemental: AC 19, 115/115 HP, DR 5/-

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Mak(JamesM)(44/111)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/9+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/16(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 10:27:44 AM
"Elyas." Mak said to the blind wizard since he didn't know about the communication with the elemental.."Nevras is dead, but something is still moving in the workroom. Kiwina is guarding the door and the woman Nevras had captive is free."

Mak saw the young man setting Rolth to rest and smiled as he ran across the street to get a better line of sight into the room. (Double move). Once in place he took an inventory of his available arrows and peered into the room to see if any targets were presenting themselves.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 | 5d6(4+1+2+2+5)=14
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 11:01:54 AM
Falco takes a good deal of satisfaction on what just happned, normally that much violence is rough to watch but not this time.

"Gather around let me heal a bit before we think about what is going on in the building." He glances at the prone form of Rolth an sighs while hoping people come close.

{If I can get at least three people Falco will channel for 14}

______________________________
Channel: 1/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 53/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 11:10:34 AM
Tsak takes in the two burnt, pulpy halves of the ex-wizard, then looks at the huge elemental guarding the door. He looks in the direction of the woman who escaped, time for that later. He goes back to Esmereldas body and picks it up before moving over to Rolth. More tears come unbidden for another lost companion.
He looks around at Falco, Elyas, Mak and Kiwina. Ayotnom has disappeared around a corner.

Anybody know where Wil is? We need to get our fallen back to the Rose.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 10:02:24 PM
Ayotnom comes out from behind the corner and says, "Well if you guys hadn't finish him off I was about to fly charge him a stunning fist but I wanted to buff first."

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+17=37 ; d20+17=34 ;
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 10:08:12 PM
(Rolls: 37/34)
Wil is deeply disappointed that he cannot torment the spirit of the sorcerer.
He can move and does. He heads back to where those tormented souls were. If one of his friends happens to get close he makes sure he brushes past them.

Kiwina (Steve M) below/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 10:15:44 PM
"There's still one of those things here," Kiwina calls out. He doesn't go in after it, but guesses it'll be coming out after them pretty quickly.

He steps back from the door and gets ready, prefering to meet the golem outside in the open than in a room that smells of death.

DM Mark - Two Halves of a Burnt Mess
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 1:41:59 AM
Hearing the sounds of battle, Elyas feels his way along the house and moves that direction. Both the elemental and Mak inform Elyas that Nevras is dead. Fortunately, no one describes to Elyas just how dead Nevras is. Elyas tells the Elemental to stand guard at the door and smack anything that comes out.

Mak checks his arrows and positions himself where he can cover the doorway.

Falco calls for his friends to gather around so he can heal them, but that did not happen - yet.

Tsak gathers up the body of his cat. He looks at the two halves of a burnt mess that was Nevras. He can see there is a dagger, a crystal, and other bits of gear in the mess. He asks if anyone knows where Wil is, and says he’d like to get the bodies of the dead back to the Rose.

Ayotnom comes from behind the corner of the house, ready for battle.

Kiwina tells everyone there’s still a creature in there. He steps back from the doorway, ready to deal with this thing should it come out.

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Wil’s spirit drifts back in, looking for those wretched spirits he saw. To his surprise, they seem to be touching the red rivulets one by one and disappearing! He would surmise that these things were tied here by their desire for vengeance, and with Nevras gone the spirits have no more reason to be here.

Wil must make a DC 10 Will save to be able to move this round, but no more than 30’ total in a round. Wil must also make a DC 8 Will save to resist touching the pulsing red rivulets.

Wil can see if anyone needs a hug it seems to be Tsak.
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To spare you a blow by blow account over a few days of posting, here’s what happens over the next 3 rounds. This flesh golem has gone berserk and just keeps smashing stuff up until another opponent presents itself. Whether that is Mak or Kiwina or the Elemental, a short fight will ensue. The DM assumes the elemental will go toe to toe with this thing, with Mak firing arrows and others helping as well. Soon the last flesh golem is dead. This place quiet. And stinky.

You can see Wil’s body a ways in there in the dim light.

The townsfolks there pull back with a huge earth elemental knocking around, but they don’t run. They just peer from behind the corners of buildings. The woman you saw flee this place is there too, crying, saying something about her brother. A couple townsfolk seem to be looking after her.
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Here is your map.

Mak(JamesM)(44/111)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/9+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/16(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 8:47:33 AM
"Tsak" Mak said. "Take Kiwina inside and search the place. We'll need any wealth Nevras had to pay the priests for Wil and Rolth if we want them back. Put the bodies and anything you find in the portable hole. Maybe we can do something about Esmerelda as well, if that's possible." Mak said as he tried to give Tsak some hope about the eventual outcome.

Mak squared his shoulders and set his weapons in neutral positions and turned to the townsfolk. Doing this without Rolth was going to be hard so he took a moment to get his thoughts in order before speaking.

"Everyone, it seems your neighbor was killing and using the body parts of your fellow townspeople to make evil constructs. Miss," Mak said directing his words towards the woman Nevras had held captive. "We heard you yelling for help, can you tell us more about what happened?"

Mak was buying time here and also trying to establish that the Petals actions were justified.

OOC:
Diplomacy +13, Taking 10, Roll 23.

Elyas (Ben A.) (39/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 8:52:50 AM
Elyas hangs close to Tsak, asking his companion to tell him where things are and where to go. He directs his elemental inside, where it adds to the general smashing and eventually comes out holding a piece of the golem.

Tell me straight, how bad is it? he asks the half-orc. "who did we lose?"

Being blind is very frustrating and hard to do anything useful, so Elyas feels his way to the doorway and sits down. He knows it is only temporary, they will find a way to get his sight back probably in the morning. but for now he feels helpless.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+17=37 ; d20+17=28 ;
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 10:26:39 AM
Wil attempts to comfort the others on the Team.. in his light, wispy, spiritual way
He becomes a bit confident, almost over-confident that he can avoid the pull to go below.
"So what do I do now?" He thinks and eventually decides he wants to start pushing things over.. little things like cups and bowls.. just causing some trouble.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 | d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ;
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 11:13:54 AM
Falco moves to Elyas and rests a comforting hand on him. "I can take care of your eyes after a rest.
Your also pretty banged up which I can help with now." quieter "I am a little worried we will get arrested for murder."

{Cure Moderate on Elyas: 20}

______________________________
Channel: 2/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) below/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=29 ;
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 8:21:13 PM
Kiwina brings Wil's body out before any searching of the remainder of the place. "If there are authorities here who would arrest us, they should have arrested Nevras long ago. Anyone looking to avenge him will just attack."

Kiwina opens the other stone door, both to help air out Nevras's room and so people can see what's there. As they go through the place, he also opens the shutters on rooms after they have been searched.

Perception for searching = 29

Aside from enervation, the effects on Kiwina wear off within a few minutes.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 53/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened d20+17=35 ;
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 9:13:21 PM
(Perception=35)

Tsak puts his hand on Elyas' shoulder to help guide his friend.
Hang on a sec, I've got a couple of potions in here that might help?

(OOC Tsak has a lv1 anything potion and a greater anything potion in his backpack, would either of those help return Elyas' sight? Happy to use one.)

To Elyas he says We lost Rolth and Esmerelda, Oh and Wil too by the looks. With all his personalities that makes (counts on fingers) 10! He tries to accompany this with a wink, but too soon, it doesn't feel right.

With Falco helping Elyas, Tsak puts Esmerelda down again and goes over to Nevras' body where he saw some things glinting in the sun that weren't blood and other organs. He picks up a dagger and some sort of dull gem putting them in the bag at his waist to look at later. Then he follows Kiwina in to have a search of the 'workshop'. (Perception)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 9:34:00 PM
Ayotnom says, "I almost died too. If I hadn't had the training of a monk I probably would be joining them now. Evasion is a nice ability to have."

DM Mark - "With all his personalities that makes 10!"
Thursday July 20th, 2023 3:21:26 AM
Mak asks Tsak and Kiwina to search Nevras’ place, and to put any bodies or things in the portable hole. Mak explains to the townsfolk there, “Everyone, it seems your neighbor was killing and using the body parts of your fellow townspeople to make evil constructs.” He asks the woman what she knows about what happened there.

Satisfied his elemental can handle things, Elyas asks Tsak to tell him what happened. He does not like the helpless feeling of being blinded.

guides Elyas and tells him Rolth, Esmerelda and Will were killed, and given Wil’s personalities it counts for many more.

Falco assures the mage that he can heal his blindness later, and heals his wounds for now (20 hit points back.)

Kiwina retrieves Wil’s body and brings it out. Then he goes back in to check the place. He opens the other large stone door and the window shutters to let in some light and air. But the place still stinks.

Ayotnom says he almost died too, if not for his monk abilities.

As Kiwina and Tsak (and perhaps others) search the place, they confirm it’s a mess. That kitchen is a mess and the pile of bodies and parts in the large workroom doesn’t help.

A search of the house will take a few minutes and will reveal a stack of papers you don’t have time to read through, a few books, a couple of spellbooks. A search of Nevras body revealed a dagger and crystal. He also has a couple of sturdy pouches with some things in them and some clothing and gear that someone may want to cast detect magic on.

The crowd responds to Mak. He will learn that the people here could smell bad smells coming from the place, but no one investigated. He seemed to be a person of means and had occasional visitors. He would receive strange parcels, some pretty big, at all hours of the day. Occasionally something would be loaded on a wagon and taken away. He kept to himself, and he made people around here nervous. They are disgusted with proof he used bodies, but not shocked.

The woman will tell Mak that she and her brother worked down by the docks, but avoids saying what kind of work they did. They were lured here by Nevras with promise of payment. Once inside, they were chained up. They got the impression that Nevras intended to use them in his work, in particular desiring their brains for his study. This nearly drove them mad with fear for each other. The women's name is Laren, and her brother was named Chilten. She will say that Chilten was possessed and was killed by lightning when the party came in.
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Wil finds he cannot affect physical things in the living world, but that when his spirit touches or passes through someone, he can give them a chill or warm feeling, and can grant them -1 or +1 on their next roll.

Wil can move up to 30’ in a round. Wil must also make a DC 9 Will save to resist touching the pulsing red rivulets.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 53/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Thursday July 20th, 2023 7:23:45 AM
Tsak adds the things they find to the hole and puts it back in his backpack.He then waits patiently whilst the others deal with the woman and the crowd. He can't bring himself to dealing with people at the moment - too complicated. He needs time to come to terms with the last hour and process who he's lost and the hole they've left behind.

Mak(JamesM)(58/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2))
Thursday July 20th, 2023 8:47:36 AM
Mak wasn't quite sure how to proceed, but this woman might be targeted by Nevras' associates so he decided he'd overlook whatever her profession was and try to set things right.

"Here, Take this." Mak said as he pressed his pouch into her hand. Inside was 14gp, 16sp, and 45cp. "It's all I have at the moment, but if you visit the Gillded Lily at the dock later I'd like to offer you more for your help back there. Whether you were aware of it or not, your actions made a large difference to us."

Even as Mak was speaking he started to wonder if the mage could have possessed this woman and still lived within her. In addition to the money pouch he handed her a dagger and then turn to head back into the house, but alert in case she might try to attack him....a test as it were.

OOC:
Perception +17, Taking 10, Roll 27

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Agile Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound | |

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+17=25 ;
Thursday July 20th, 2023 12:19:58 PM
Wil is a bit shocked by the thought or actions of putting his body in the bag.
Will Save: (25)
He follows whoever handles his body, Task, I think, and touches him for a +1 on his next roll

Kiwina (Steve M) below/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=34 ;
Thursday July 20th, 2023 7:41:13 PM
Kiwina uses detect magic to help with the search, and puts what seems valuable or worth further investigation into the portable hole. (Perception = 34 but should only be 30 with the enervation) But he is not keen on staying here long with the bodies and the potential for Nevras to have had allies.

"Where to? Back to the harbor, or to find a cleric of Gargul?" Kiwina isn't sure he really trusts clerics of Gargul, what with the family members he travels with.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=26 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=38 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=32 ; d3=3 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+20=35 ; d20+20=29 ;
Thursday July 20th, 2023 9:05:18 PM
Ayotnom starts examining the items left behind by the necromancer and casts detect magic.

Spellcraft - 26 ; 36 ; 40 ; 23 ; 36 ; 38 ; 25 ; 22 ; 32 36 ; 34 ; 39 ; 21 ; 35 ; 29 ;

DM Mark - "Where to? Back to the harbor, or to find a cleric of Gargul?"
Friday July 21st, 2023 2:44:12 AM
Tsak and Kiwina search the house. Kiwina uses Detect Magic to make sure no magic is left behind, and uses his sharp eye to note any other items of value. In addition to things you’ve collected previously, Kiwina’s Detect Magic shows several items on Nevras body, and while those items were dirty to start with they were made worse by the grizzly nature of his death - you’ll wanna clean those things up a bit.

The large, cavernous room is where Nevras does his taxidermy work and other experimentation. The place smells like chemicals and dead and decaying bodies, and indeed there are portions of bodies in various states of decay here as well as several bodies jumbled near the rear of the place. In fact, it is on this pile of dead bodies where Nevras’ lifeless body lay while he used Magic Jar to possess others.

Mak offers the Laren money, and given her profession she initially misunderstands and refuses. Mak assures her this is a kindness and for her help with Nevras, and that more will be provided later for her help. He also gives her a dagger to protect herself. She understands and is very grateful. She is still quite shaken up, and very upset about her brother Chilten’s death. She would like to see to his body. The Petals will pull out Chilten’s body for her. Laren will use Mak’s money to pay for a cart and an escort to the docks from among the townsfolk that have come out.

The search of the house takes several minutes. As Kiwina and Tsak search the house, Mak, Ayotnom and Falco notice some more townsfolk seem to be attracted to the scene and are asking others what happened and what’s going on. Ayotnom opens the portable hole and starts going through the items found, but this attracts a good deal of attention, so he thinks it might be best to wait until later. (Spellcraft requires careful study of each item for 3 rounds. I will list out the items and their properties later - Ayotnom had some good rolls. I will also list other wealth found here.)

As Kiwina finishes his search, he asks where the Petals want to go next and how they will find a cleric of Gargul. (Of course, any cleric of sufficiently high level can cast Raise Dead. Falco is of sufficiently high level.)

Sense Motive DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: { It seems odd that no representatives from the House of Darts, whose territory Nevras’ house is in, have shown up to establish order or deal with the situation. Certainly when you dealt with the Beholder, the House of Teeth were pretty quick to show up.}

As the Petals are about to leave, six men and two women show up. They are dressed in black from head to toe and seem to be well armed, except for one that carries a dagger and holds a staff. As they do so, the townsfolk melt away. One man steps forward. He has a few scars on his face. He looks you over and any casual observer can see you have been through much. There are a few dead things here as well, which he seems to ignore.

”Greetings. I am Master Yelzez, and I represent the Prince of Theives. Prince Argus Fexel requests an audience with you when you are rested and recovered. We will escort you to wherever you seek lodging in the city, or back to your ship if you wish. You are asked to not leave the city until you meet with the Prince. We will see to your safety until you are recovered, as it appears you are quite able to take care of yourselves under normal circumstances.”

Knowledge Nobility DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {This person carries themselves with an air of authority, and is under the command of another. You see these other guards appear to be well disciplined and are under the command of Master Yelzez.}

(Once you are at a place to rest I’ll let you know what you have collected from here, but it does include three large diamonds.)

Mak(JamesM)(58/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+13+2d6(Evil)(15)x2)) d20+10=23 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+17=19 ;
Friday July 21st, 2023 8:39:11 AM
Mak brushed some of the bloody grime from his chest and removed his glove to offer his hand to Yelzez. "It's a pleasure to meet a representative of the prince. If only it were under better circumstances." Mak said as he tried to think of what Rolth might say. "We lost some of our number and returning to the docks and our vessel would be best so that the Petals and their crew can mourn and make plans for the coming weeks. If it's ok with the Prince we shall call on him midafternoon tomorrow?" Mak asked. "We would appreciate an escort to the docks once we've collected our people and that which Nevras took from us." Mak finished.

After shaking the man's hand the duelist put his glove back on and assisted the group in collecting the last of the things they'd come for. (All Nevras tomes and documents.) he also kept an eye out for the scrap from the dragon the homonculus had taken.

OOC:
Sense Motive +10, Roll 23
KS: Nobility +10, Roll 26
Diplomacy +13, Roll 32
Perception +17, Roll 19

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Friday July 21st, 2023 9:02:01 AM
Elyas is very ready to get back to the ship. There will be time later to go over the items and the documents they recovered, and all that will be much easier with his eyesight restored. He thanks Falco for the healing and he understands perfectly that more will be possible tomorrow once Falco has time to prepare.

Being guided by the hand all the way back to the ship sounds like a personal nightmare in a strange city, but Elyas doesn't have a teleport spell ready, and doesn't know that these guys would appreciate him zipping out anyways.

"Thank you master Yelzez for your offer of protection. We understand that the prince would want to speak with us after the last few days, but for right now we have some things that need to be handled. as my companion says we need to deal with burying some of our own, and as you can see, I am missing my sight. It will be slow going

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2 Fly, fireball
Level 4: 0/2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (300/330)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
See invisibility (98 minutes)
Protection from Evil (10 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Unidentified items
1 dagger, 1 short sword, 1 spoon, 1 robe

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 | d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ;
Friday July 21st, 2023 10:19:55 AM
Falco nods to the new arrivals and reaches for Elyas. "Here take my arm like this, I will guide you back until we can get you set right. One second though, is anyone activly bleeding, I can call on my power to channel at least once more today if needed."

Once the group is gathered to head to the boat Falco does a quick channel to help get people back in shape knowing he can heal the rest later. {Channel 19}

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Channel: 1/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2)
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Friday July 21st, 2023 4:24:36 PM
Tsak lets the others do the talking. He's not sure what to do with the bodies of Rolth and Esmerelda. He figures some sort of pyre for Rolth, presumably there are priests of Domi in Dirt City who can help with that. He supposes the priests will object to treating Esmerelda in the same way as to them she's just an animal. He'd like to bury her in the Taur Isles, but there's no way to transport her body there. He won't just leave her in the street or throw her overboard in the harbor. When he gets a chance he'll talk to the petals to see if anyone has any suggestions.

Kiwina (Steve M) below/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+12=14 ;
Friday July 21st, 2023 6:48:59 PM
(Sense motive = 14, no chance on nobility)

Kiwina does not object to being escorted by Yelzez and his patrol, as long as they are allowed to pick the destination. (He assumes the Petals are in "protective custody," whether that is stated or not.)

"I know it's not our concern, but may we ask what will be done with the bodies that the owner of this house has collected?" Kiwina asks this to make sure that Yelzez is aware of the contents of the house as well as to confirm they won't just be abandoned. If Yelzez doesn't say they will be taken care of in some way, Kiwina suggests they head to a temple before returning to the ship.

Current HP 47/111 (after the healing by Falco)

Active effects:
Enervation (4 negative levels) -- For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative -1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed.

Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, CLW, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind (used), Soften Earth and Stone, Spider Climb
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm (used), Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+17=20 ; d20+17=33 ;
Friday July 21st, 2023 11:02:03 PM
(Will Save: 20/33)
Wil just watches from his Ethereal perch.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=27 ; d20+9=20 ;
Sunday July 23rd, 2023 10:37:58 PM
Ayotnom studies the scene and Master Yelzez. He realizes that it is odd if this is Knive's territory how inconspicuous their absence is. He also gets the feeling that Yelzez is in service to another and his men are well disciplined.

He says to the others, "I take it the fact that the Knives aren't here means they want to distance themselves from whatever they had going with Nevras."

DM Mark - "We would appreciate an escort to the docks."
Monday July 24th, 2023 3:42:04 AM
I forgot about the homunculus, but when Nevras died, it decided it was the master here now. As Kiwina and Tsak searched the place it shrieked for them to leave it’s things alone and attacked the pair. With an AC of 14 and 11 HP, Kiwina and Tsak would have easily killed it. You will find the page you had handed to the homunculus when you first knocked on the door.

Mak greets this Master Yelzez respectfully. Neither he nor his eight guards wear any insignia - only all black leathers. He says the Petals will meet with the Prince at midafternoon tomorrow, and that they would appreciate an escort to the docks. Elyas echos this and adds that without his sight he will be slow going.

Falco channels energy once more and heals his friends. He offers to guide Elyas on the way back. Yelzez tells Falco, ”That will not be necessary.” He points to the woman in their company with the staff. ”Gelga, handle this.” The woman begins a summoning spell, and soon a horse with a saddle is conjured and Elyas is helped onto the magical steed. She hands the reins of the horse to Falco to lead.

Tsak ponders what to do with the bodies of Rolth, Wil and Esmerelda. He asks the Petals for suggestions on this.

Kiwina asks Yelzez what is to be done with the bodies in Nevras workroom. Yelzez frowns and directs two of his guards to check the house. A couple minutes later the two emerge, looking rather ill and pale. ”Ugh, that place is disgusting. But the centaur is right - there is a pile of bodies and parts.” He tells them to stay behind to secure the house for now.

Ayotnom finds it odd that there seems to be no presence of the Darts just now, though this is their territory. At least he doesn’t see any representatives from the Darts.

(The DM assumes you placed the three bodies in the portable hole for now.)

The Petals indicated they are returning to their ship. Master Yelzez will take the lead, and his now six guards will follow behind the Petals. He does not go in the most direct route. He winds your group up past the Temple of Wardd with their games of chance. He proceeds down through the Full Moon Market and over through Garrote Square.

At this point, a dwarf you’d seen before steps out of the shadows, flanked by a couple humans. He smiles as he says to the Petals, “Well, well, well. Looks like you’re back and wandering around. We’d like to have a word with you.” His tone carries a threat. But before you can reply, those Yelzez’ six guards move up as Master Yelzez responds in an even tone, ”Choose carefully Harroc. The Knives can address their concerns with these people through the Prince.” Harroc is not happy about this, but says nothing. He signals, and about 6 others step out of the shadows and follow Harroc as he leaves.

Yelzez now travels with three of his guards up with him and three behind the Petals.

Continuing on, you pass through the Midnight Bazaar and garner some looks. The usual hawkers seem to fall quiet. You get a lot of concerned looks as you pass. You march past the Prince’s Castle and on past Grubbertown. The grubbers melt away as your group passes, the usual beggars silent. The Petals get some looks of concern and some worry and sympathy mixed in as they pass. This is a bit puzzling, as the bodies of Rolth, Wil and Esmerelda are in the portable hole.

Eventually you reach the docks.

There, you see two guards clad in black that nod to Yelzez. You also see large chains alongside your mooring ropes that secure The Rose to the docs now.

Yelzez says, ”Until tomorrow then. Send work with one of the guards here so we may send an escort to the Prince’s Castle.” Unless you have questions for him, he and the six leave. Two guards clad in black remain. In a few hours they are replaced with new guards.

As noted before, Ayotnom can now identify the items found in Nevras’ house.

Scroll of Vampiric Touch
Small chest of gems total value 10,000 GP
Leather +2 Cloak of Resistance
Sustaining Spoon
+ 2 Adamantine Dagger
+3 Short Sword.
Two potions of cure moderate wounds
Potion of displacement
Potion of invisibility
Robe of bones
+4 adamantine dagger
Amulet of natural armor +3
Belt of mighty constitution +2
cloak of resistance +2
goggles of night
headband of vast intelligence +2
Spellbook
crystal for magic jar (worth 100 gp), onyx gems (worth 300 gp), 623 gp, 3 diamonds worth 5,000 GP each.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Monday July 24th, 2023 7:50:58 AM
Tsak takes the hole to his room and then climbs up to the crows nest to be alone with his thoughts for a while.
After he comes down he gathers the petals and the crew and they all have a couple of drinks to Rolth and Esmerelda. Tomorrow's meeting sounds important and there's no going overboard, but the ranger needs to take a moment.

After that he gets the best sleep he can and waits for events to pick the petals up again.

Mak(JamesM)(89/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Monday July 24th, 2023 8:36:15 AM
Mak had trouble getting to sleep as the events of Rolths death played over and over in his mind. He imagined all the ways he could have done things differently to prevent the tragedy but it all came down the harsh reality that his friend was dead. Several times in the night Mak woke to wander the deck with his bow and quiver as he looked for something to make him forget the events of the previous afternoon.

It was going to be days before he'd sleep well again...

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Thundering Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Only a Flesh Wound |

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday July 24th, 2023 9:15:08 AM
Wil watches the others move away.. He drops his head.. watches the red lights and slowly floats toward them. He decides there is no need for him to try to stay around.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Monday July 24th, 2023 10:03:51 AM
Falcos reassures Elyas that he will take care of his sight as soon as he rests and prays. He travels among the group healing any remaining injuries. {I can play that out if you need but I have enough slots left along with one channel} After that he finds his usual spot to relax, and prays to the warper-sar for the return of his fallen brothers in arms until he finally falls asleep.

When he awakens he is true to his word and seeks out Elyas first.

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Channel: 1/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / XFlame Strike DC20X / Heal
4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - XCure Serious (D)X / XBestow CurseX / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Monday July 24th, 2023 10:36:32 AM
Elyas sleeps as well as he can, but it is made restless by the blindness. he awakes several times in the night, not able to tell if he is awake or alseep or if his eyes are open or closed. the last moments of the fight that were visible - Tsak turning on them with fire and lightning and a weird look in his eye play themselves over and over in the wizard's mind.

He is very relieved when finally he feels Falco close by and is told he will get his sight back shortly.

Kiwina (Steve M) below/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday July 24th, 2023 5:32:09 PM
Before going to bed, Kiwina asks Falco about spells that might restore their companions. He is not entirely thrilled with what he hears about negotiating with Gargul and the problems (negative levels) some spells entail. He does remark, however, that they could reincarnate Wil as something more useful than a human, making sure he's in Mak's presence when he does.

He looks at the manner in which the ship is chained to the dock, unconcerned if it has resulted in no damage to the ship.

And he has a restless night. The lack of plans for how they will care for their companions disturbs him, and he is not willing to commit the bodies to this place. He decides that the next day he will seek out the Catacombs and look for means to preserve the bodies until they are back in the Taur Isles if they do not seek out a cleric able to restore their friends first. Assuming their friends want to be restored -- maybe Falco would be able to find that out.

At some point before the next afternoon, Nevras's spell that was weakening Kiwina wears off.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday July 24th, 2023 10:46:32 PM
Ayotnom says, "I may only be a dabbler when it comes to wizardry but I'm going to prepare read magic tomorrow and see what 1st, 2nd and 3rd level spells Nevras knew that I didn't and then copy those spells into my spell book."

He continues, "What do we do about bringing back those we've lost? We certainly have the diamonds to do it with we just need a cleric who can. Do you think if we inquired of the guards to send for a cleric of Gargul strong enough to cast the necessary spell post haste we could bring them back?"

DM Mark - "What do we do about bringing back those we've lost?"
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 1:08:15 AM
The party returns with their escort to The Rose. Ramsey is a bit exercised when you get there. ”Oh, Cap’n Kiwina and the rest of you! You can see what they did to my ship. They just come aboard. They asked first, but when I said they oughta wait for you, they said they were boarding under the authority of the Prince of Thieves, which didn’t give me no assurances, I’ll say. Then they put them chains on The Rose. No real harm, but I don’t like having the ship chained here. And then they put two guards there, all dressed in black. And they don’t answer no questions about nothing. So, I’m sure glad you folks are back.”

Aboard, the Petals see to their things and rest. Tsak climbs into the crow’s nest for a bit before coming back down to drink a toast to companions that died.

Mak has a rough night. He kept going over the events of the day and walked the deck when he couldn’t sleep.

Elyas sleep is haunted by the vision of Tsak casting spells. He wakes a few times, and each time is unnerved to realize he still cannot see. He looks forward to having his blindness cured.

Kiwina looks at the large chains that hold The Rose fast to the docks. He can see they are not as tight as the mooring ropes, so they are not causing any damage. As he looks closer, he can see these chains are made of adamantine! He asks Falco about what can be done to restore their lost comrades. His sleep is restless. He does not look forward to what tales say may be a difficult meeting with Gargul, and he wonders if perhaps they will be reincarnated as something else?

Ayotnom wonders where the Petals might find a cleric that can bring fallen party members back to life.

The morning is cool with overcast skies. Falco wakes and prays for his spells (hopefully including a couple of Raise Dead spells.) He is able to restore Elyas sight, much to the mage’s relief. Kiwina is also relieved when late in the morning his lost levels return and he feels like his old self. Well, his old self that is still missing three companions.

Ayotnom takes some time to look over Nevras’ spellbook. He finds it contains the following spells.

8th—clenched fist, create greater undead, horrid wilting, mind blank, protection from spells
7th—banishment, control undead, ethereal jaunt, finger of death, force cage, insanity, spell turning, waves of exhaustion
6th—chain lightning, create undead, disintegrate , eyebite, flesh to stone, greater dispel magic, undeath to death
5th—baleful polymorph, blight, break enchantment, cloudkill, magic jar, sending, teleport, wall of force, waves of fatigue
4th—animate dead, arcane eye, bestow curse , dimension door, enervation, fear, fire shield, remove curse, shout, solid fog, wall of ice
3rd—blink, dispel magic, fireball, fly, gentle repose, lightning bolt, protection from energy, ray of exhaustion, secret page, shrink item, vampiric touch
2nd—blindness/deafness, command undead, darkvision, false life, glitterdust, obscure object, resist energy, scare, scorching ray, see invisibility
1st—alarm, burning hands, cause fear, detect undead, expeditious retreat, feather fall, grease, identify, mage armor, magic missile, obscuring mist, ray of enfeeblement, shocking grasp
0th —all

(The DM encourages you to cast Raise Dead before you meet with the Prince so we can include all the players in that.)

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Wil’s spirit finally gives in to the temptation to touch the red rivulets that call to him. His soul is quickly transported along them as they eventually join into larger streams and eventually what seems to be a red river. He soon finds himself climbing out of that river in a shadowy forest. He senses more than sees that he is not alone, either in the woldsblood or here in this strange grey forest. He also senses there is more to come, but what?

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 12:56:02 PM
Wil climbs out of the river and looks around, "This place is never boring is it?" He asks.
"What have you been here Twice, prior?" He asks but his voice has changed.
"Twice, nah! I've only been here on e before."
" I think twice..."
"Well, you think wrong. I've told you multiple times to stop interrupting me," Wil says. Anger spilling over.
"Just because we are down below, it doesn't mean anything different. If I speak to Gargul this time, I swear some things are going to change."
He takes a breath.
"Let's see what's ahead here. I thought Rolth would be here. I wonder what direction he went."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 1:28:44 PM
Elyas is quite relieved to have his sight back. He thanks Falco profusely before taking the time to do his morning rituals. He decides that skimping on the Dispel Magic was not a good idea and takes a few more this time.

He would like to look through the spellbook his allies recovered in more detail, but there really isn't time right now. The Petals had an appointment with the Prince, and it seemed bad to keep him waiting any longer than needed. When they have some more free time Elyas will make a point to take a turn with the Spellbook from Ayotnom as there are definitely some interesting ones in there that he would like to copy down.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2/2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)

On Party

Summon

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 7:31:08 PM
Thinking Elyas is the most pressing as he could fall overboard Falco finds him first to restore his sight.

That settles he gathers the rest together. "I can cast Raise Dead thrice but we need diamond dust. Quite a lot actually so we need to gather that quickly. I have twenty four hours from the time of the.... incident so we have some time. I also have a spell to heal some of the lasting effects of being resurrected."

(ooc: See email re reagents.}

With some financial wrangling the Petals can easily sort this out and Falco cast Raise Dead multiple times. The spells take a tool and the little bird man is clearly expending a lot of energy.

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 8:44:55 PM
Ayotnom says to Elyas, "We can both benefit from the spellbook. Copying from it will leave the spells intact so we can each pull what we need and if there is any overlap neither of us will bother the other. I personally am going to copy 8 first level, 7 second level and 10 3rd level spells into my book. As I'm rather diversified in my skill list I can't really go above 3rd level spells so if there are any of those in there above third you are welcome to them. However I think we should get to moving on bring back our friends first."

Kiwina (Steve M) below/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 10:16:17 PM
Kiwina talks to their guards to see if an escort to the Catacombs can be arranged. He explains that it is for diamond dust so that they can try to raise their dead friends for the audience.

If the escort is arranged, Kiwina can afford 5000 gp worth of dust himself.

(OOC: The treasure contained 5,000 gp value diamonds -- if those are suitable, then Kiwina will use the trip to buy unguent of timelessness in case the spell goes awry.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 10:50:34 PM
Overhearing Kiwina talk to the guards, Tsak has a chat with the captain about the timelessness idea and whether it could work for Esmerelda's corpse too. If so he would be keen to do that so that he could bury his companion in the Taur Isles.

Moving away from the guards so they don't overhear Tsak says
Kiwina I have over 37,000 gp saved up. Whatever it costs I'll pay you back gladly if you could investigate and purchase some of this ointment so I can bury Esmerelda properly, not here, not like this.

Tsak then goes and cleans his clothes and equipment as best he can in preparation for meeting the prince.

DM Mark - "What do we do about bringing back those we've lost?"
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 1:11:33 AM
The morning is grey and cool, which matches the somber mood of the party.

Elyas is glad to have his sight back. He considers perusing Nevras’ spellbook, but would rather wait until after this meeting with the Prince. Ayotnom lets Elyas know they can both benefit from the spell in that book.

Kiwina asks the Prince’s guards if they can arrange an escort to the Catacombs, but they say the cannot. However, Falco lets Kiwina know he actually has what he needs right now. Tsak discusses spells or effects that might preserve Esmerelda’s body so she can be buried on the Taur Isles. Then Tsak does his best to get cleaned up for a meeting with the Prince.

With Elyas’ sight restored, Falco turns his attention to the bodies of his fallen friends. Having prayed to the Warper-Sar for the ability to raise his friends, he looks over the diamonds found in Nevras lair. Hmm, there are three of them, and they look about right. Falco is not quite sure how this goes since he’s never cast this spell before.

Casting Raise Dead take one minute, and Falco will need to do one body at a time. He starts with Wil.

As Falco holds the diamond and intones the spell, the sounds fade until there is a deafening silence. Then the ship surrounding the Petals disappears and everything becomes grey nothingness around the Petals. For a moment, Elyas begins to think he blindness may be back, this time with deafness as well. But it doesn't stay this way for long.

And now, your DMs leave you in the kind, gentle, caring hands of Gargul (said no one ever.)

ACDM RobC
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 3:40:25 AM
As your eyes gradually adapt to your new surroundings, you find yourselves standing in a queue within a mysterious foyer. Wil too is standing right next to the party. He looks completely himself again. No signs of any scratches at all. To any observer he looks to be in completely good health.

The room you're in is dimly lit, its atmosphere suffused with an air of anticipation. Red velvet adorns the walls and floors, creating an opulent and lavish ambiance. The walls reach dizzying heights, so high that you cannot see the ceiling (if there is one). At the front of the queue, you notice thick, rich red curtains, undoubtedly concealing the entrance to the next room.

Ahead of you, there are only two individuals in the queue, but as you glance over your shoulder, the line extends far beyond the limits of your sight, disappearing into the distance. People of all races, patiently waiting in line.

Before you stands a frail, elderly man, dressed in his bedclothes. He turns to you with a warm smile, radiating a sense of calmness and acceptance. "It won't be long now" he says with a sense of serenity. His hand gently rests on Wil's forearm, a gesture of kindness and connection. "You must be important if you've been moved up the queue this far. Are you famous?" he asks.

Ahead of him in the queue, and next in line to go in, your eyes fall upon a remarkably familiar figure. You recognize him instantly - it's Nevras! Whistling nonchalantly, he turns to the party and greets you with a wide grin. His demeanour is anything but worried; in fact, he appears quite smug and carefree, seemingly unfazed by the circumstances he finds himself in.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 10:05:06 AM
As everything becomes grey Falco is sure he is passing out from the exertion and moves to sit on the ground before pausing half way down. Warper-sar, did I ask too much of you? No, this is not you is it. Still rattled by what is going on and after being a channel for such power Falco just stands and watches.

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 12:53:25 PM
Elyas is not really surprised to see Nevras here, as obviously he was also dead, but he was certainly surprised that the man didn't seem bothered to see the Petals. especially after the particularly... messy way that they finished off the necromancer.

There are questions they could ask the man, but right now the pressing concern is getting Wil back. so instead he just smiles back and salutes with two fingers. Hello there. what brings you here today?

Kiwina (Steve M) below/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 8:05:11 PM
Standing snake? Kiwina had hoped for a better afterlife for Wil.

Indicating Wil, Kiwina says, "Not famous that I know of, but we've only known him a while, and he adventured with the Tide before that." Kiwina isn't sure what he assumes is a dead soul would consider long, and doesn't want to ask.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 9:21:21 PM
Ayotnom says, "I dunno if I'm famous. I mean Imod himself escorted me to this assignment but he took a minotaur who was there before me. I think that other Minotaur might have been more capable, but whose to say really as our skill sets are different."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Thursday July 27th, 2023 12:05:50 AM
'Are you famous?'
The thought takes Tsak by surprise, and gives him pause from the maudlin thoughts that had taken over him since the fight with Nevras. It's not something that had ever occured to him and the very idea gives him a little bit of a smile. No, he thinks to himself, no we're not famous. Just a bunch of happy dolts who are good at being in the wrong place at the wrong time. And if the petals spend the rest of their journey together in exactly the same way Tsak will be completely satisfied with that.

ACDM RobC
Thursday July 27th, 2023 3:49:54 AM
Wil stands there puzzled about why his environment keeps shifting. Is that what the afterlife is?

Falco feels like he might pass out but keeps on his feet, wondering if he brought this on himself through over exertion.

The question about fame gives the heroes reason to pause.

Kiwina indicates that Wil is not famous, but perhaps he had a famous history the group don't know about.

Ayotnom is unsure about his fame and recalls Imod escorting him to this assignment.

Tsak just smiles. Fame isn't something he'd really considered before. It's just a happy consequence for all the adventures the Petals always seem to find themselves on.

Elyas is unsurprised to see Nevras, but puzzled by his lack of concern for the Petals. He instead focuses on the fellow in front of them, enquiring on what brought him here.

"Oh, it was an ailment beyond the reach of healers" the old man explains with a hint of nostalgia in his voice. "I knew my time had arrived, and I was at peace with it. My family surrounded me, and there was no pain, just a profound sense of serenity. Looking back, I can honestly say I had a wonderful life. It was truly lovely" he reminisces, a smile on his face and a tear forming in his eye.

Nevras catches wind of the conversation and decides to intervene. "Far be it from me to delay you from your journey to the afterlife," he politely addresses the elderly man. "Please, after you," he continues, gesturing for the man to take his place in the queue. The elderly man is appreciative of the gesture and steps forward eagerly. As he does, the thick, luscious red curtains gracefully part, revealing an abyss of darkness beyond. A commanding voice reverberates through the air, resounding with power and authority, as it proclaims, "NEXT!" The old man turns back, giving a warm smile to Nevras and the party, and then proceeds to step forward, gradually vanishing into the enigmatic darkness. As his figure disappears from view, the curtains gently close, concealing what lies beyond.

With Nevras now positioned directly in front of the party, he briefly turns his gaze towards you, offering a smile before releasing a soft, wistful sigh.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Thursday July 27th, 2023 11:11:04 AM
Gathering himself Falco stares at Nevras for a moment before shaking his head and looking around a bit, eventually his eyes come back to Nevras. "Your place smelled terrible." Is all he can think to say.

______________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Thursday July 27th, 2023 12:00:41 PM
Elyas can't help but ask now that Nevras has maneuvered to be right next to the petals

"you seem... different here. last time we saw you, you were full of anger, trying to kill us, and trapped Tsak's soul in a gem. now you seem... nice?

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday July 27th, 2023 7:55:49 PM
Since the older gentleman had obviously died a natural death and is content his life is over, Kiwina guesses this is a general purpose line. Which is to say the powers that be might be processing Nevras rather than his colleagues trying to revive him. As such, whoever is doing the task must be equipped to make the right determination. There's no need to get involved, nor to be rude. There's bound to be some contingency for dealing with those who don't wait patiently.

He doesn't speak to Nevras, though.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday July 27th, 2023 11:50:25 PM
Ayotnom says to Nevras, "You killed our friends. Granted we may have disturbed your home, but I don't know what you were doing to that poor woman but it didn't seem very nice. I mean ultimately we killed you but I didn't think Gargul took to kindly to necromancers, the undead and constructs, yet you seem unperturbed. What do you know that we don't know?"

ACDM RobC
Friday July 28th, 2023 4:03:38 AM
Nevras might be dead, but that doesn't stop Falco from driving a dagger to his heart by insulting the smell of his house.

Kiwina instead opts to give him the silent treatment. Is that worse?

Elyas wonders why Nevras's demeanor has changed so dramatically. The party did just kill him after all. Ayotnom is also interested. Is something going on?

"Even outnumbered I managed to take two of you down with me. Well, two and a half" he remarks with a smirk. Glancing at Tsak he taunts "Oh, I'm certain some of my acquaintances will relish the opportunity to lay their hands on that cat's lifeless body."

Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You get a strong hunch that Nevras is trying to appear more confident than he really feels. Was he trying to delay his judgement just a little longer by allowing the man to move ahead of him? How many others had he allowed in front of him before you arrived? Is he on 'best behaviour' knowing what's about to happen next?}

"NEXT!" The thunderous voice startles you, and the curtains in front of you part. Nevras briefly betrays a flicker of concern on his face, but he quickly composes himself, not willing to display any fear to you. "Mark my words, this won't be the last time the Wold witnesses my presence. I'm quite sure of it" Nevras asserts confidently. Taking a deep breath, he ventures forth. The curtains gracefully close behind him, shrouding the gateway in an aura of mystery once more.

Just as you begin to wonder about his fate, the booming voice echoes once more with an authoritative command, "NEXT!" The curtains swiftly part again, exposing the portal of nothingness once more. The darkness of the gateway beckons.

Wil stands there stunned. It's been a very eventful day for him.

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday July 28th, 2023 9:59:19 AM
"Come on, Wil," Kiwina says, ready to follow his friend through the curtain but not to take the lead here. "I think we go with you."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 3/7 DC18 | d20+13=14 ;
Friday July 28th, 2023 10:00:16 AM
{Sese Motive Natty 1: 14}

As Nevras turns Falco calls again. "I am sure you smelled as bad as your house." He shrugs as N laves feeling rather stupid. When Next is called again Falco is startled enough to jump.

______________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday July 28th, 2023 11:59:22 AM
Wil is stunned, feels like a couple days (OOC: Sorry - days are getting away from me)
"I am, by far, not famous and I was at a point were I was accepting my fate. My Lord, I have met you a few times and I do not feel it is acceptable to ask again for your favor. I was once an Eye under your guidance. I have moved from that but your influence still guides me..." He is interrupted by the anger of Nevras.
"Your underhanded tactics, although smart caused, my death but also completely disrespected the dead and that should be punishable, my opinion of course, by the harshest of.. you are disgusting. Such dishonor to the honorable deceased collected from your experiments. Oh.. have I wanted to meet you in a fair fight without your magic. I would by far, just with my anger toward you defeat you three times."
Wil pauses.
"There needs to be a place for you in this realm where you work for eternity. You will never make up for your deeds... but I do not hold that power. I do declare, though I do not wish to be a spell caster any longer. I am done with that responsibility.. I wish to hold "things" like you responsible for their actions. My family, I, have all perished from the acts of a rogue sorcerer."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Friday July 28th, 2023 12:45:18 PM
Elyas puts a comforting hand on Wil's shoulder.

We're here with you, don't worry you got this

Mak(JamesM)(89/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Friday July 28th, 2023 1:52:46 PM
Mak suffered through the dream he was in and wondered if he'd fallen asleep on deck as he experienced the impossible. Surely he'd wake soon.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened d20+5=9 ;
Friday July 28th, 2023 4:34:05 PM
(Sense motive=9 fail)

Tsak has regained his stoic composure. He feels sad for Nevras, the man is so small that even at this moment he can't let go of his ego.
He turns his attention to Wil. We're with you mate, lets go face the great mystery...

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=32 ;
Sunday July 30th, 2023 9:13:55 PM
(sense motive: 32)

Ayotnom says, "I wonder if it was only false bravado on Nevras's part. Who knows how many he's let go in front of him till we got here and how can a necromancer be on his best behavior?"

He then turns to Wil and says, "I think we are all with you buddy. Let's get this over with shall we?"

ACDM RobC
Monday July 31st, 2023 3:22:30 AM
The party expresses their varied emotions and support for Wil as they prepare to face the mysterious journey ahead.

Mak endures a surreal dream-like experience, hoping to awaken soon.

Kiwina and Elyas offer encouragement, while Falco taunts Nevras once more.

Tsak remains stoic, feeling sympathy for Nevras but focused on supporting Wil.

Ayotnom questions Nevras's past actions, while also pledging support to Wil.

Wil, feeling humbled and resolute, confronts Nevras for his dishonourable deeds. He declares a new path in life (if there is a life for him), determined to hold evil sorcerers accountable for their actions. If this means no longer casting spells of his own, then so be it.

With a sense of ease and surprise, the party steps through the curtains and portal, finding the transition remarkably uneventful - akin to simply moving from one room to another. The seamless passage leaves them standing in a new realm without any jarring sensations or disorientation, as if the magical gateway effortlessly bridged the two spaces without a hitch.

This though is a chamber of unparalleled grandeur - a vast obsidian throne room. The space seems to stretch into eternity, with towering obsidian pillars lining the perimeter. The floor beneath your feet is a mirror-like expanse of polished black stone, creating an illusion of infinite depth. Every footstep echoes, creating an eerie ambiance

The ceiling above is an inky void, giving the impression of gazing into the endless depths of the cosmos. Glimmers of distant stars and celestial bodies twinkle amidst the darkness, casting a mesmerizing glow over the throne room.

At the far end of the chamber stands the centrepiece of this grand space – a colossal obsidian throne that rises high into the darkness. There, seated on the throne is Gargul himself, draped in a flowing black robe with a hood that conceals much of his countenance. Clutched in his hand, he holds a crooked staff that emits a radiant, pure white light. Beneath the robe, fleeting glimpses reveal hints of a crooked smile, although it could just as easily be perceived as a solemn grimace.

To your left stands Nevras, his demeanour noticeably uneasy amidst this solemn setting. He appears uncomfortable and does not acknowledge your arrival in any manner.

"As the events leading to your deaths were related, I deemed it appropriate to hold your judgment collectively" Gargul begins, leaning forward to focus his attention on Wil and then on Nevras. "Now, what transpired?" he inquires, his voice both composed and authoritative.

Nevras fidgets uncomfortably, struggling to meet Gargul's gaze. "Well, you see, I was simply at home, minding my own business" he starts to explain, his words tinged with defensiveness. "Then suddenly, these intruders barged into my house and launched an unprovoked attack. I had no choice but to defend myself. I'm the victim here." he asserts, his eyes frequently averting to the floor as he recounts the events leading to his demise.

After a thoughtful pause, Gargul turns his gaze towards the party. "Is this so?"

Mak(JamesM)(89/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Monday July 31st, 2023 8:44:05 AM
Nevras explanation of the events was accurate, Mak considered as he dreamt of the imposing audience with such a powerful entity as Gargul. In his meanderign dream Mak looked around for Rolth, surely his passing was related as well and his testimony would be helpful. If this Gargul was interested in such.

Mak continued to observe the proceedings silently. Surely as a dream his mind would pick out the relevant details from his mind and fill them in to answer the accusations aimed at Wil by Nevras. Technically though Mak had been the one to actually kill Nevras in the street after the man walked out and attacked them. He had only defended himself from the flesh automatons that attacked them in the wizards residence. Surely the Gargul that was now manifest in his mind would be omniscient enough to divine the true nature of events.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Monday July 31st, 2023 9:50:03 AM
"He was chopping up bodies and turning them into constructs. That is a disrespect for the very nature of life and death." Falco blurts this out before slapping his hands over his beak.

______________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday July 31st, 2023 3:15:29 PM
Wil took a breath and spoke, "This wizard held and dishonored the dead, rose the dead, and did despicable things. Unchecked before we attempted to ask him questions. We knocked politely so any attempt to paint us as invaders is not completely accurate. We had been searching for answers from an event in Taur Islands, involving a dragon. This sorcerer was a thread in that mystery. I had been trying to save a victim of him when he struck me down."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Monday July 31st, 2023 3:53:26 PM
It feels weird to have an important audience like this without Rolth there to smooth things over. He really did have a way with words... He should be here shouldn't he? If Nevras could be allowed to have a say while Wil was here why not Rolth?

Elyas considers jumping in to ask that they wait for Rolth to join the discussion, but he is intimidated by the setting and who it is they are speaking to so for now he holds his tongue.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Monday July 31st, 2023 5:02:17 PM
'two can play that game' thinks Tsak,

We entered the premises with no thought but to talk the bloke, then simply did what was necessary to rescue the innocent girl he was holding trapped there against her will. He had already killed her brother. He needed to be stopped, immediately.

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday July 31st, 2023 7:49:18 PM
Kiwina does not think that Wil's case should be conflated with Nevras's, but he's not in a position to change that.

"We went to the residence to request an audience, and entered when his servant stole a letter from us and left the door open. After we entered we discovered that Nevras was a necromancer, although we had suspected he might be from previously hearing of his renown as a taxidermist. In any case, after golems constructed from various people and creatures attacked us, we did fight them and then him. As it turns out, we were able to rescue a woman.

"Anywhere else, I might have worried about entering without alerting the authorities first, but this was Dirt City."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday July 31st, 2023 9:01:45 PM
Ayotnom says, "We got a tip that 'innocent' (Ayotnom takes the time to do air quotes with his hands) Nevras over there is actually a necromancer of some ill repute from a tome we found when defeated the dragon Grovas. Thus we resolved to investigate. Besides all the reanimated taxidermies we found in his home, something I believe is an affront to you my Lord Gargul and the idea of natural death, we found a woman that was somehow being tortured as well as what has been previously stated as a bunch of other corpse parts."

ACDM RobC
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 3:41:12 AM
In his dreams, Mak observes the proceedings, hoping that Gargul will discern the truth behind the events leading to Nevras's demise.

Wil explains the necromancer's crimes, emphasizing how he dishonoured and raised the dead, and engaged in despicable acts. He clarifies that they initially attempted to talk to Nevras before resorting to force when confronted with his atrocities.

Elyas regrets the absence of Rolth, who would have been adept at handling such situations, but hesitates to request waiting for him to join.

Tsak recognized the need to stop Nevras immediately, as he had already caused harm and needed to be prevented from further harm.

Kiwina believes Wil's case should be separated from Nevras's, but acknowledges their decision to enter his residence when presented with the opportunity. He details their discovery of Nevras's necromantic practices, the golems they fought, and their ultimate rescue of a woman.

Ayotnom shares their motivation for investigating Nevras, having received a tip about his necromantic activities. He denounces the reanimated taxidermies found in Nevras's home and the affront to the concept of natural death.

Falco interjects, expressing his condemnation of Nevras's disrespect for life and death.

Gargul listens intently to each of the party members, his expression betraying little emotion, but those perceptive enough notice a tightening grip on his staff as he hears of Nevras's dark deeds. He remains silent until everyone has finished speaking, seemingly taking in all the information presented before him. The weight of the moment hangs heavy in the air.

Gargul's gaze intensifies as he fixates on Nevras, and an eerie stillness befalls the sorcerer's body. It seems as if the very essence of Nevras is momentarily held captive by the god's stare. Gargul's facial expression contorts with visible disgust as he continues to stare at Nevras. The god's features betray his revulsion at the sorcerer's despicable actions, and his eyes seem to pierce through Nevras, peering into the depths of his soul. Gargul's grip on his staff tightens further, a clear sign of his growing disapproval and readiness to deliver his verdict.

"I have seen your soul Nevras and it is dark." Gargul proclaims with an air of solemn authority. "For the grievous crimes committed, I pass judgment upon you. You shall be banished to the Tormented Lands, condemned to remain there, never to trouble the realm of the living again"

As Gargul pronounces his judgment upon Nevras, the ground beneath the condemned man transforms into a viscous, swirling liquid. In a terrifying display of supernatural force, Nevras is mercilessly drawn into the depths of the substance. His anguished screams reverberate through the chamber as the liquid engulfs him completely, leaving no trace of his presence as it settles back into a solid floor once more. The room falls into an eerie silence, punctuated only by the lingering echoes of Nevras's cries.

As the unsettling spectacle subsides, Gargul slowly pulls back his hood, revealing a face both serene and wise. His gaze shifts to the party, and a gentle smile graces his features. "You, Wil" he says warmly, "are most welcome in the Lands of Rest." The enigmatic glow from his staff bathes Wil in a soothing aura, assuring him of his rightful place in the realm of eternal peace and tranquillity.

Mak(JamesM)(89/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 8:28:20 AM
Mak's dream played out before him much as he'd anticipated, but as the Gargul moved about he couldn't help but look for the vines and throbbing flower that would identify this imposter as a heartseeded. Surely this dream entity had been placed in his mind by all the talk of Gargul and Domi. Perhaps this was how this particular false god manifested to people, rather than being someone's personal escort across the Wold.

Still, Mak doubted as the dream played out in his mind and wondered if something similar had happened to all his friends and colleagues he'd lost in the war. The memories dredged up from those almost forgotten days caused the pain in his leg to twinge once more.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: blind
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 11:09:54 AM
Not so smug anymore, is he? Elyas thinks as the necromancer is swallowed up and sent away to be tormented.

He waits to see what Wil will do now. The lands of rest don't sound so bad, though Elyas had hoped that Wil would be sent back to have another shot in the land of the living.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 2:44:54 PM
Wil watches the necromancer disappear and is momentarily shaken but is confused by the removal of the hood and warm attitude toward him. He falls to his knees and states how honored he is by the offer to join all the others that have passed to the Lands of Rest. He
"As I am now... I am not welcome in the Land of the Living. I have multiple curses, passed from family to family. My insanity follows me like an overbearing puppet master and I now realize that falls upon my shoulders in the form of casting spells. Wil Grimly as you see his form is dead and must pass. He must be allowed to pass to the Land of Rest..."
"...but... Wilford... as I address myself in 3rd person.. that is never ok. Ugh.. I can't believe I did that."
"I, the soul I contain, have more life within me... I can feel it but I can't possibly ask for any favors from you my Lord. I have already asked too much of you. So I feel you must allow me to pass into the Land of Rest."
Wil falls forward and weeps. Sorrowful for failures. His inability to perform and save Rolth. Causing grief upon his fellow adventurers.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 4:38:59 PM
Falco gasps, twice. First at the necromancer being dragged down and again as Wil speaks. Does he really want to move on? No, it can't be.

______________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 6:55:23 PM
Tsak stands impassively watching events unfold. It's been a long week and when they get back they have to deal with this prince of thieves bloke. He's looking forward to an ale with Mak and an open fire to just gaze into...

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 7:11:03 PM
Kiwina is not sure what Wil is saying. Perhaps they are hearing more than one speaker, somehow? But if Gargul can see the very essence of Wil, then the god must know what Wil is saying. . .

Kiwina does not want to lose his friend, but will respect Wil's choice even if that happens.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 8:19:12 PM
Ayotnom is still a new member of the group having replaced another Minotaur not too long ago. He feels he needs to speak up, "I don't think you alone are to blame for Falco's fate, Wil. I share part of the blame too for not focusing on Tsak being possessed until he got multiple area of effects spells off on us. Had I realized what was going on sooner maybe I could have grappled him sooner before Nevras could use his spells to such effect against us?"

ACDM RobC
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 7:04:55 AM
As Mak's dream unfolds, he anticipates the scene but can't help searching for signs of an imposter, perhaps a heartseeded influence, in Gargul's manifestation.

Elyas observes as the necromancer, once smug, is swallowed by Gargul's judgment, his confidence shattered. He's curious about Wil's response, hoping for a chance at a second shot at life.

Falco is taken aback by Wil's words, grappling with the idea that his friend might be ready to move on.

Tsak stands stoically, weary from recent events, while Kiwina struggles to fully comprehend the situation. Ayotnom, relatively new to the group, acknowledges his role in the past events, reflecting on the missed opportunity to prevent the necromancer's devastating spells.

Wil's emotions are a mix of shock and acceptance as the necromancer vanishes, but he is surprised by Gargul's reveal and warm demeanour. He humbly expresses gratitude for the offer to join the Lands of Rest, acknowledging his inability to return to the Land of the Living due to his cursed state. He wrestles with his identity, addressing himself in third person and then as "Wilford," but ultimately beseeches Gargul to allow him to pass into the Land of Rest, overwhelmed by remorse and a sense of failure.

Gargul stands up from his imposing throne and strides towards Wil, his presence commanding attention. He lays a hand gently upon Wil's shoulder, his touch both reassuring and weighty. "Rolth's death weighs heavily on you. On all of you". His gaze sweeps across the group before returning to Wil.

With a solemn expression, Gargul's words convey a surprising revelation. "However, you must all understand that Rolth's journey has taken a different path. He has already been granted another chance at life in the realm of the living." As his fingers curl around Wil's arm, he assists him in rising from his kneeling position, his touch offering a mix of support and guidance.

Gargul's tone carries a sense of purpose as he unveils his intentions. "I have a task that requires the unique capabilities of a mortal, and it is Rolth whom I have chosen for this important role." The weight of this revelation lingers in the air, leaving the group to contemplate the implications of this unexpected turn of events.

"So you see, there is no need for regret, sorrow or blame" Gargul emphasizes "And if magic is the thread that tugs at your sanity, then its grasp can be readily cut". A luminous radiance materializes upon Wil's arm and flows, akin to a sparkling stream, into the awaiting palm of Gargul. Wil experiences a transformation, an alteration in his being, and yet a familiarity remains. A sense of clarity dispels the haze of spells that once muddled his thoughts. The burden of magical knowledge has lifted leaving behind a profound change in his essence. (OOC: Wil is no longer a cleric!)

Gargul withdraws his hand from Wil and shifts his gaze to the party. His eyes sweep over the group, acknowledging your experience and valor. "You stand here as seasoned adventurers, true heroes" he begins, his voice carrying a weight of wisdom. "Yet, such encounters as this are not commonplace. So, I ask you now: What have you learned today? What changes will you enact, ensuring that our paths shall not cross again until your journeys have reached their end?"

Mak(JamesM)(89/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 8:41:11 AM
Mak thought about the question Dream Gargul put to him and quietly whispered to himself. "I've got to stop day drinking. These Gargul visions are disturbing."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 11:28:55 AM
"Though we have travelled far together we still sometimes lack teamwork and coordination. We stumbled all over each other and got in each others way during that battle. We can be better than that, we HAVE been better than that.

on a more specific note, I will be preparing dispel magic much more often going forward...

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (HP:22/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 12:11:58 PM
Sadness overwhelmed Wil for a moment as the magic was drawn from him.
He sits and looks at his hands. Not expecting Gargul to draw the magic from him.
"What of my friends? Did they go? The voices in my head"
"Outside of that.. shall I rejoin the party because it seems to me that I have a new purpose to remove characters that chose to abuse their gifts. Who else is going to do that.. defend the innocent? Strike them down as a Fighter!"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 1:50:32 PM
Falco speaks up after Elyas.

"I would also say that are party is not built to fight in small spaces or anyplace where space is at a premium. The teamwork thing also, of course."

______________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 6:34:17 PM
Ayotnom says, "I need to pay better attention to what is going on when we get into combat. I tend to get distracted or miss some important things. This isn't the first time I missed an opportunity because I misunderstood what was going on but I intend for it to be the last. Also yes we need to work on teamwork and get better at maneuvering in tight spaces. Perhaps we should get some scrolls or potions of reduce person for us Taurs so that if the need arises we aren't constantly squeezing and can move easier?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 7:04:00 PM
Kiwina isn't happy with Gargul's question, and does not answer it. However, he can't help reflecting on his mistake at the start of it all -- using a sleet storm to try to protect Elyas, and instead impeding his entire team. He made a hasty decision, and they paid too high a price for it.

He had also had a potion for the occasion -- but delayed using it because it wouldn't last long. Since they were carefully looking through the place, he realizes that is a choice he probably would have made again for fear that the item would be wasted before he needed the ability to move in combat.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 3:26:46 AM
'I should have taught Esmerelda to fight or to hide' thought Tsak. It was her loyalty to me that made her stay when any other cat would have fled. Also I should have been up the front where my sword may have made a difference.
He looks at the God and nods his thanks for the lessons learned.

Tsak then sidles up to Mak and whispers out the side of his mouth What's disturbing, mate, is that we haven't had a drink yet today. But we'll fix that once we've dealt with this bloke and the prince!

ACDM RobC d100=34 ;
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 3:46:45 AM
Mak's disturbing visions of Dream Gargul prompts an acknowledgment of his own bad habits.

Elyas acknowledges the need for improved teamwork and coordination within the group. He reflects on the recent battle and identifies areas where their synergy fell short. He resolves to enhance their collaborative efforts and make better use of dispel magic.

Falco adds to the discussion, emphasizing the party's limitations in confined spaces and the importance of refining their teamwork.

Ayotnom recognizes the need for improved situational awareness during combat and commits to staying focused and attentive. He suggests practical solutions like scrolls or potions to aid maneuverability.

Kiwina, though reluctant to directly respond to Gargul's question, reflects on a past error in judgment during combat. He acknowledges the consequences of his hasty decision-making and considers how to balance preparedness and resource management.

Tsak regrets not teaching Esmerelda to defend herself. He acknowledges her loyalty and wishes he had been more proactive in battle. He jokingly mentions to Mak that the most disturbing thing is not having had a drink yet.

Gargul's eyebrow raises slightly as he hears Tsak casually refer to him as "this bloke." Though no words are spoken, Gargul's gaze lingers on Tsak for more than a moment, his expression inscrutable, as if he's contemplating something beneath the surface.

Wil experiences a mixture of emotions as his magical essence is drawn away. He contemplates his renewed purpose in defending the innocent by confronting those who misuse their abilities, as a fighter!

With a solemn nod, Gargul acknowledges the party's reflections on their experiences and the lessons they've drawn. "Learning is an integral part of life's journey" he affirms "and your paths still hold much more to be discovered."

"For now, it's time to say farewell. May your paths be both winding and purposeful, and may the light of your courage guide others through the shadows. The world awaits your next chapter. Walk it well."

With a final, affirming gaze, Gargul raises his staff, and a gentle current of energy envelops the party. The surroundings blur momentarily, and a sense of weightlessness fills the air. Then, as the sensation dissipates, the party finds themselves back on their ship, the echoes of Gargul's wisdom lingering in your mind.

With a gasp, Wil inhales deeply, the sensation of life rushing back into his body. His eyes flutter open, adjusting to the surroundings.

Mak(JamesM)(89/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 9:26:35 AM
[/b]"I had this most disturbing dream. We were in a place. And you, and you, and you… and you were there too Wil. But you couldn't have been, could you? You were dead. Why aren't you dead? Oh that's right, Falco raised you. I must have fallen asleep while that was happening."[/b]

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 2:34:23 PM
"Huzzah...," Wil says expecting to be standing with the others but I believe he was placed in the bag, which I imagine would be dark and full of junk. (OOC: if he is not in the bag, then
"Hazzah! I am alive again. Free to breathe the air and scents of this world. You know I could probably use a shower."

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 2:56:56 PM
Kiwina wants to check the portable hole. to see if Rolth has been removed as Gargul indicated. If it has not, there are two unguents of timelessness onboard. One could be used to keep Rolth's body whole until they are back in the Taur Isles. "Tsak, do you want to try to return Esmerelda to life?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 3:55:33 PM
Elyas wakes up, or reappears, or however it worked this time back on the Rose.

At Wil's comment he smiles "Yes, you definitely could use a shower. Seriously, laying on the floor of a necromancer's workshop is really unsanitary. you're going to want to probably burn that shirt too. But do it quickly, we have an 'invitation' to meet with the Prince today. Likely not happy with us, seeing all the trouble we've caused lately. we shouldn't keep him waiting, but we also shouldn't show up looking terrible.

If there is time, Elyas will prepare his spells for the day while the others get ready.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 7:22:39 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well I'm glad that's over. Hopefully we won't have to go there again anytime soon as we've learned our lessons as far as teamwork, tactics and maneuvering go."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Friday August 4th, 2023 12:46:11 AM
Tsak looks at Kiwina Can we do that? I didn't know we could do that. Of course I do! Who can do it? What do we need? How long will it take? When can we do it? Will it cure all the damage? Will she remember what happened? Many questions bubble to the surface.
Tsak tries to suppress the ripple of excitement and hope that courses thru him.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 3/7 DC18 |
Friday August 4th, 2023 2:04:40 PM
Appearing back on the boat Falco is again quite disoriented though he expected it this time. He looks around not sure who is back among the living and who is not at this point. He thinks he can cast more spells but still....

______________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 67/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday August 4th, 2023 6:03:23 PM
"I assume Gargul stays pretty busy with the peoples of the Wold and wouldn't worry about its other creatures. I guess I really don't know. But we can find someone who would. Maybe even Falco."

DM Dominik - Preparing to meet a Prince
Saturday August 5th, 2023 1:42:01 AM
Mak returns to his senses believing the previous events to be a disturbing dream. He is suprised to see Wilford at first but then remembers Falco's resurrection spell.

Wilford is delighted to be among the living again. He lets out an invigorating celebratory shout before the smell of himself causes him to return to reality.

Kiwina checks the portable hole and does not find Rolth's body among its contents. She then asks Tsak about his interest in resurrecting Esmerelda. She says that Falco maybe able to help but is unsure if raising an animal is different then raising a person.

Elyas is relieved to see Wilford back among the living, but quickly informs him that they have important business to attend too. He will then take the time to prepare his spells for the day.

Ayotnom is just relieved that the whole ordeal is dealt with and hopes the party has learned a valuable lesson.

Tsak returns to the Rose with a weird feeling, a dryness in his mouth, but quickly dismisses it as Kiwina's question has his mind racing. He tries his best not to let his emotions overwhelm him.

Falco has expended a significant amount of energy and left them a bit disoriented. He could power through more casting but hopes he has some time to rest.

The party makes their preparations to meet the prince. Once ready you inform the black guards and they send word to garner you an escort. The guards inform you, "It will take a few minutes for the escort to get here, please be patient."

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Saturday August 5th, 2023 9:57:03 AM
Wil instinctually kneels to pray. He only realizes afterward he is no longer a spellcaster. He takes a moment. He feels awkward but confident. His head is full of questions but they are his questions, his voice.
Wil goes for an early morning swim, where that is possible. He is impressed with his new skills and feels different. Back on the Rose, he packs up his bolts and his heavy crossbow. He puts on his armor and pats the dragonskin tower shield beside his bed. He walks up the stairs to the deck of the ship. Wil is 6 foot tall, not short by any means but he is still smaller than some of his companions but he feels a swell of confidence he has not ever had.

"Anyone want some breakfast?" He asks the guards if they brought breakfast.
"I am so hungry. I think, if I recall the Prince may have some food. If I'm lucky..."
"You know, I grew up here but I have never met the Prince. I never did much outside of Grubber territory.. after I was removed from House Dart. You kind of get stuck in one place around here. Anyways, hows it going?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 97/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d8+5=13 ; d8+5=9 ;
Sunday August 6th, 2023 11:04:41 AM
(OOC: When I updated Kiwina to remove the effects of the enervation, I did not update HP for a night of rest. Changes to the header reflect the enervation being in effect for at least part of the night plus the healing below.)

Kiwina casts a couple of minor healing spells and prepares his spells for the day. "Many of us are still injured, which the prince might see as a sign that we are not prepared to cause trouble. Still, it's not the best thing if trouble comes to us."

Active effects:
---
Ranger:
1st -- Alarm, Resist Energy
Druid:
0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light
1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW (used), CLW (used), Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Gust of Wind, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone
3rd -- Call Lightning, Neutralize Poison, Quench, Spike Growth, Wind Wall
Other:
Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1
Stormburst

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 16/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday August 6th, 2023 11:08:08 PM
Ayotnom paces as he waits for their escort.

(OOC: Did we ever figure out how we are splitting the loot?)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Monday August 7th, 2023 2:59:31 AM
Tsak wills himself out of his fugue and puts his game face on. Whoever this Prince of Thieves is he's powerful and political - the group need to be switched on when they are dealing with him. And due to the previous days activities they don't know if they've done him a favor or made an enemy already.

The ranger waits quietly for the escort to arrive.

Mak(JamesM)(105/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/24(H)|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(S
Monday August 7th, 2023 9:07:16 AM
Mak was a little stiff as he moved around on deck. He was however wearing Nevras' glasses with their purple lenses. He didn't want to be caught in the dark again and decided they'd work out final ownership later. For now he wanted to be prepared.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Thundering Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Haste, Precise Strike, Mobility| Darkvision| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Shaking it off | |

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Monday August 7th, 2023 9:15:25 AM
Elyas stands with the others, waiting for their escort

"you mean you lot aren't our escort? who else is coming? he asks the men who had been sent with them to the ship

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ;
Monday August 7th, 2023 9:59:20 AM
{ooc: Falco could have healed eveyone up before rest.}

Realizing people are still injured Falco gathers the group and channels twice. {Channel: 27 / 30} "Is anyone else still weakened I can restore you before we do anything else."

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 73/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday August 7th, 2023 10:19:42 PM
Ayotnom tells Falco, "I'm still a little wounded from our past encounter though your channeling did fix the majority of my wounds."

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday August 7th, 2023 10:47:21 PM
"I don't know if I'm wounded. I feel ok," Wil said.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday August 8th, 2023 10:51:39 AM
"Thank you, Falco. That's what I needed."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | 2d8+10=18 ;
Tuesday August 8th, 2023 7:15:32 PM
Falco assesses Aytnom and nods. "Lets clear that up real quick." {Cure Moderate: 18} [/b]

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday August 8th, 2023 8:38:33 PM
Ayotnom says to Falco, "Thank you for the healing, my friend. Now when does the prince's escort get here?"

(OOC: Checking In)

DM Dominik - Preparing to meet a Prince
Tuesday August 8th, 2023 8:57:46 PM
Wilford has a moment of realization, he no longer needs to look to the gods for approval, he is the master of his own destiny. He recalls that as well known as the Prince is in Dirt City, he has never met or seen him. He is still getting used to this new body and tries his best to learn its new skills.

Kiwana questions whether it is better to show up to the Prince's call is less then peak condition, but worries about a fight breaking out.

Ayotnom paces as he waits for the escort.

Tsak does his best to prepare himself for what could be a tense encounter with this powerful figure. He waits quietly, though the thoughts of Esmeralda continue to haunt him.

Mak paces the deck waiting for the escort and trying out his new found item.

Elyas questions the guards but they do not answer.

Falco gathers the group and makes sure they are healed and prepared to face the coming challenges.

A group of black guards follows Master Yelzez to the ship, "Glad to see you all on your feet, the Prince awaits you. Please follow." He turns and begins walking without a backward glance at the party. 2 of the guards follow closely behind him while the other 4 wait for the group to exit before bringing up the rear. As the group travels through the city, many of the towns people will whisper and point. Anyone on the path moves out of the way with quickness. You are brought to a massive stately mansion. Master Yelez has you stop a few feet from the doors and approaches, places his hand on the door which glows with an arcane sigil, and he recants something in a whispered voice. The door opens and he beckons the group to follow. The 6 black guards do not follow the party into the mansion. As you enter, the inside is immaculately kept and well decorated. The foyer is grand and shots off to several rooms on both sides. Master Yelzez continues forward up a grand staircase, assuming the group will follow. The staircase reaches the 2nd floor, where it branches off to hallways in both directions. Master Yelzez continues walking forward to giant set of wooden doors, he knocks, and pulls both doors open. Master Yelez ushers you into the room where the first half is lit with torches in sconces and the back of the room is shrouded in darkness.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 12:53:07 AM
Tsak takes point(ish) leading the party as they follow Master Yelzez thru the city and into the mansion. He'll enter the half-lit room with his head held high and eyes wide open. This is the groups first important meeting without Rolth as spokesperson and the ranger aims to listen intently, answer intelligently and make the best impression possible, followed closely by a big deep breath and a trip to a pub.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+18=29 ;
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 9:04:07 AM
Sharp eared Falco tries to make out the command word for the door. {Perception: 29}

As they walk Falco comments. "Nice place for a prince I guess."

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=36 ;
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 9:32:55 AM
Kiwina waits where indicated, if anything is indicated, or in the lit area. If his low light vision picks out any details in the dark area, he takes them in. Otherwise he waits.

(Perception = 36)

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 10:27:24 AM
Wil follows near the rear of the party. He watches from behind. Suspiciously, keeping an eye on the guards behind the party.. but.. although his crossbow is loaded, it is pointing downward.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 1:10:13 PM
Elyas follows calmly, trying not to stand out too much. He stays in his usual place in the center of the party. He assumes that casting spells of any kind would be a bad idea, so he keeps his hands empty and visible.

If they wanted to harm us, they certainly had their chance, we have to assume this is what they say, an audience with a prince. what could he want from us? He thinks

Mak(JamesM)(105/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/24(H)|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(S
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 4:25:52 PM
Mak kept his weapons hidden. The rapier was safely in his magic glove, his bow in the haversack, and miscellaneous weapons stashed in their proper places with the large elven curve blade securely tied into its sheath. If they were ambushed it would take him a bit to get fully up to speed, but with his magic glove he wouldn’t be unarmed.

In the meantime Mak maintained a relaxed posture, but ready for anything.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 9:12:50 PM
"Is the fact that half this place is in darkness and half in light supposed to symbolize some kind of neutrality?" Ayotnom asks

DM Dominik - Preparing to meet a Prince
Thursday August 10th, 2023 12:01:38 AM
Tsak takes the lead, he hopes to fill in able during Rolth's absence. He steady's himself and presents a confident front. An odd taste is felt on his tongue when he thinks of the future trip to the pub.

Falco comments at how nice the place looks. {You successfully overhear what is said at the door. Give me a Knowledge: Arcana roll}

Kiwina waits patiently trying to pick up and hints about the darkness. He sees a table and some chairs but nothing more.

Wilford does his best to blend it and keeps a watchful eye on the guards.

Elyas does his best to calm and not do anything to warrant attention. He questions what the meeting is really about.

Mak reviews his inventory in his head, prepared for anything.

Ayotnom questions why the room is lit as such, maybe symbolism.

After everyone has entered the room, he stands in the doorway. "Attention, there are points of clarification that I need to make you aware of. One, the Prince is a very important person and, as such, precautions must be taken. The room you stand in will be enveloped in an antimagic field. There will be an invisible barrier placed between your party and the presiding council. Please do not do anything that would be deemed hostile, it will not be dealt with lightly. Two, once the protections have been put in place the council will take their seats, followed by Prince Fexel. Three, please address all questions towards the prince with a formal greeting of Prince Fexel. Four, once the meeting has ended and assuming you are allowed to leave, you will wait for all of the council to exit before the invisible barrier and the antimagic field are released. Have I made myself understood?" He will stare at the party awaiting confirmation.

Mak(JamesM)(105/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/24(H)|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(S d20+18=27 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+11=19 ;
Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:27:28 AM
Mak listened carefully, understanding exactly what the implications of an antimagic field were. He'd experienced it with the beholder forcing his sword into his hand. "Apologies," Mak started. "I took a few precautions on the way here and to not surprise anyone I need to put my weapon away."

Mak summoned the rapier from his glove and sheathed it. Of course he realized that with his bow and quiver in his pack he'd only have the non magical properties of his weapons to rely on. Fortunately the adamantine the sword was made of wasn't magical and it was still a masterwork item should an ambush be in the making.

Once Mak had situated himself he said. "Please proceed." he said using the proper means of response he'd learned in Aisildur.

OOC:
Diplomacy +18, Roll 27
Perception +18, Roll 21
Sense Motive +10, Roll 25
KS: Nobility +11, Roll 19

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:56:23 AM
"Sounds reasonable. We will not cause any trouble"

Elyas stands still and waits for the precautions to be put in place. in a city like this, magical protections for the prince seem more than reasonable. antimagic is never a fun thing for a wizard, but Elyas will take it without complaint.

Mak(JamesM)(79/97)|AC:32AO/24/18T/--FF|CMD 34|Rapier|20/15/10/-/(H)|(,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6(18)x2))
Thursday August 10th, 2023 9:14:29 AM
When the anti-magic field surrounded them Mak felt diminished and fatigued as he was no longer buoyed by the magic that aided him.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| | Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor)| DMs Anti-Magic Field | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+8=19 ;
Thursday August 10th, 2023 9:35:12 AM
{Know Arcana: 19 - willing to burn a hero point to bump it up a little}

"Clear as water." Falco shrugs thinking these folks are pretentious a-holes since they live in a city of corruption.

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Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday August 10th, 2023 10:56:01 AM
Kiwina acknowledges the instructions are clear. He considers changing his rod into weapons while he still can, and as quickly discards the notion.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday August 10th, 2023 4:42:32 PM
Wil grumbles but puts his crossbow away.
"Meeting with the Prince is a great privilege after all," he mutters. "Even though he does have the ability to end our lives if he chooses. That would not be a good thing, as I have recently returned from Gargul and do not want to go back.. this soon.. that is.. give me a few months at least."
"Have I met the Prince before.. ugh.. I do not recall."

He then watches everything with interest.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Thursday August 10th, 2023 6:40:57 PM
Tsak nods his understanding. He's not remotely interested in a fight. If the prince of the city wanted them dead then they'd be dead. He waits patiently for whatever is next.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:26:13 PM
Ayotnom salutes with his rapier before putting it in his scabbard. He wasn't completely useless without magic as much of his training was martial so this is more of a temporary inconvenience.

DM Dominik - Preparing to meet a Prince
Thursday August 10th, 2023 10:47:37 PM
Mak makes the necessary preperations before signaling that he was ready. He was, however, not prepared for how the field would affect him physically.

Elyas understands the need for such protections and patiently waits.

Falco feels these precautions are a bit pretintious and over the top.
{Master Yelzez had cast a 'Knock' spell on the door. As you saw no visible key hole, you would assume the door has an 'Arcane Lock' spell on it. You would also know that a 'Knock' spell does not dismiss an 'Arcane Lock' spell, it only supressing it for 10 minutes.}

Kiwina nods in understandment but then hesitates, but the chance to change anything has passed.

Wil begrudgingly stows his crossbow. He has mixed emotions about what is about to happen but is very interested.

Tsak agrees, as he would figures fighting probably isn't in the agenda as they likely would not be here if that was the case.

Ayotnom sheathes his weapon but comforts himself that he has ample weapon training that the loss of magic could be overcome if necessary.

Master Yelez receives confirmation from all the party members and pulls the doors close behind him. A moment later the party can feel the antimagic field affect them. A door is heard opening from the dark side of the room and 4 figures can be seen lighting the sconces. You see a half circle table with 7 chairs. A moment later, 3 doors on each side of the room open and 6 figures approach and stand in front of the chairs. You see 3 humans, a dwarf, a halfling, and a half-elf around the table, each wearing a symbol of their appropriate houses. Finally a figure emerges from a door directly in the center, a medium humanoid with a blank white mask draped in black clothing. He approaches the ornate chair in the middle, nods to each side of the table and then sits. The other members at the table follow suite.
The person in the white mask takes a moment to orient himself before their gaze falls upon the party. The voice that follows is unexpected and does nothing to help you narrow any details about the Prince. "Welcome, Petals. Lets get right down to business. I have heard various stories of your actions since you entered Dirt City. I will allow you to give your side of the story. Know that I do not take kindly to lying." They will fold their hands together and wait patiently for the party's answer.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+7=18 ;
Friday August 11th, 2023 9:31:07 AM
Falco gives a little bow and does his best to look small and non-threatening with his over large eyes held wide.

"Prince Fexel thank you for the invitation to meet sir. We are happy to go over the story of our time here. You phrase it as our side of the story, is this a trial your majesty." {Diplomacy: 18 - just trying for a good impression}

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Friday August 11th, 2023 10:48:23 AM
Elyas waits for Rolth to take the lead and tell a rousing tale of the exploits of the Petals dating back to the Sargrass adventure. Then he remembers with pain in his heart that they will never again hear a song from their companion.

Elyas is not confident enough to take the lead, but will fill in details when he can. He doesn't feel confident about this start though

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday August 11th, 2023 12:43:07 PM
Wil is happy to wait and watch.

Mak(JamesM)(79/97)|AC:32AO/24/18T/--FF|CMD 34|Rapier|20/15/10/-/(H)|(,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6(18)x2))
Friday August 11th, 2023 4:57:39 PM
Mak wasn’t surprised at the turn of events. He wanted to leave ever since the discovery that Nevras wasn’t going to talk. That they now seemed to be in some sort of trial only confirmed his feeling that they should have left. Still, aside from their questionable entry into Nevras’ home he felt they were on solid ground.

”Your majesty,” Mak started, with perhaps an elevated honorific, ”Thank you for this opportunity to express our appreciation for the safe escort to our ship on yesterday. Since we arrived in your fine community we’ve felt welcomed by your people and sought to work within the laws made aware to us. As for our purpose here, we come with the authority of the Taur leadership regarding a threat to the people’s of the isles. As their representatives we have been investigating a connection that this Nevras had with an evil dragon that was attacking the residents of Liontaur island. In the dragons horde we found documents connecting Nevras to the dragon and sought to question the reclusive necromancer. Unfortunately one misunderstanding lead to another and Nevras attacked us. In the series of events that proceeded we discovered he was collecting body parts from both the living and the dead here in your city. Nevras never really gave us the chance to negotiate, choosing deadly force both physical and magical. Even once we withdrew he pursued us into the streets of your fair city as some kind of retribution for our actions. We can only assume he was seeking to silence us so that we wouldn’t bring his connection the evil dragon that terrorized the isles to your esteemed attention. Throughout the ordeal in which two of our members were slain we were unfortunately force to defend ourselves. The result as you see has not been beneficial to either party and our knowledge of Nevras involvement in our home has yet to be determined. We can make some assumptions, but we have no hard facts other than the necromancers attempt on our lives.”

OOC:
Diplomacy +18, taking 10, Roll 28

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday August 11th, 2023 5:20:44 PM
"Prince Fexel, we do not know what you have heard about us, and cannot answer questions about what you may have heard unless you ask them. But the gist of it is that we came to Dirt City looking for Nevras Canthil to ask him some questions, and were forced to defend ourselves first from his creations and then from him after his servant admitted us to his house. We had recently fought Grovas, son of Vurm, on Liontaur Island. Among this dragon's posessions, in a book of necromancy, was a letter telling him to contact Nevras to get in touch with the previous owner of the book. We were looking for information on who was helping Grovas. With Nevras dead, we have no further leads."

So much for their most recent troubles. There was another matter the prince probably heard about. "While we were looking for Nevras we were directed to a warehouse that in fact housed a beholder. The spell we used to enter while investigating the warehouse should have caused no damage to the place, and the beholder attacked us before we saw it."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Friday August 11th, 2023 8:56:27 PM
Tsak is ordering events in his head when first Mak then Kiwina speak up. 'well met' he thinks before resuming his usual air of stoic calm and disinterest. He doesn't detect any outright lie in either Petals discussion of events and is glad. Obviously there are details left unsaid, but the summaries are fair and the ranger is happy to wait for questions.

DM Dominik - Trial of Dirt City
Saturday August 12th, 2023 11:36:13 AM
Falco asks if they are on trial.

Elyas expexts to be regaled by Rolth with their exploits but is left only with pain as he remembers that Rolth is no longer with them.

Wilford is happy to let other take the lead here.

Mak had a suspicion that their actions were going to lead them here. Despite that, he felt their actions were justified and he presents them to the council as such.

Kiwina backs up Mak's details and adds their own account of the adventures, including a few new ones.

Tsak listens the stories of his party members and approves of their retellings.

Ayotnom stands there quietly.

The Prince sits stoically, barely moving listening to the party's stories. Other members of the council, however, were not so stoic. The half-elf representative from the Darts seemed very uncomfortable, shifting in his seat often. The human resprestative from the Teeth stood up to say something after the reveal of the beholder but quickly thought better of it and sat back down. The dwarf representative of the Knives sat there mumbling under his breath and shooting the party daggers with his eyes. The other 3 representatives sat there listening to the party, you could tell some of the were suprised by the details but did their best not to be too expressive. After the party finishes their side of the story, the Prince will stand, "Thank you for your cooperation, your details have aligned with the various reports that I have received. Your actions, despite its merits, have caused a disrubtion within the city. Reperations are going to have to be made to the various affected groups." The prince stops and looks around the council, all nodding in agreement.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 72/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:hastened
Sunday August 13th, 2023 1:29:35 AM
'Here comes the grift' thinks Tsak. 'Youve been bad but all can be made well if you just do this small job for us!'
But nothing shows on the half-orc's face. They've been down this path before and he isn't surprised. Dirt City is a business, just like any other city. The party just have to make sure they're well compensated for whatever risk they're about to take on, on behalf of these strangers.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Sunday August 13th, 2023 11:33:08 AM
"Reparations, that can't be good," Wil says quietly.
"Everything is so dramatic in the city, ugh," he mumbles. "Hey, no voices returning my thoughts. That's got to be a good thing."
Wil smiles to himself

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20-1=11 ;
Sunday August 13th, 2023 8:22:02 PM
Ayotnom says, "and what of the estate of the necromancer sir? Had he not been a practitioner of the dark art of necromancy with some unknown recommending him to an evil dragon we slew that was tormenting the Taur Isles we never would have been here. I acknowledge perhaps we were a little exuberant in our investigation but we saved a woman's life and surely the removal of one who practices such things that are abhorrent to Gargul must merit some consideration."

Diplomacy: 11

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday August 14th, 2023 9:25:29 AM
Kiwina waits to hear what sort of reparations are going to be requested.

Mak(JamesM)(79/97)|AC:32AO/24/18T/--FF|CMD 34|Rapier|20/15/10/-/(H)|(,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6(18)x2))
Monday August 14th, 2023 9:45:23 AM
Mak decided to speak up. "Of course Prince Fexel, but I'd like to remind you we will need to report our findings to the Taur Council, as well as to inform them about the gracious support you've given us. I'm certain what transpires here today will go a long way to strengthening Dirt City, Taur relations."

OOC:
Diplomacy +18, Taking 10, Roll 28.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday August 14th, 2023 9:46:14 AM
Falco's beak opens as he considers offering his services as a healer as restitution but decides the better of it. Honestly I do not feel we owe anything so it would be good if they ask little.

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday August 14th, 2023 10:13:19 PM
Ayotnom waits to hear the damage. (OOC: Checking in)

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Monday August 14th, 2023 10:38:26 PM
"You tell them," Wil says quietly then is impressed with himself when he doesn't cause a scene.

DM Dominik - Trial of Dirt City
Monday August 14th, 2023 11:32:31 PM
Tsak expected this, a stern gaze stays on his face. He hopes they are going to be well compensated.

Wilford worries about what these reparations are, though is pleasantly surprised to find no voices answering him.

Ayotnom presents his case for consideration, surely their actions should be considered in the best light.

Kiwina waits patiently for the Prince to continue.

Mak speaks up to remind the Prince of their diplomatic status as ambassadors from Taur Island.

Falco thinks about speaking up but decides against it.

The Prince listens to Ayotnom and Mak. "I'm sorry if my intentions were unclear. The reparations will be paid to you, not from you. It appears there were activities in the city that were not up to code. Your actions brought these to light and to my attention, to which you have my gratitude. However, we can not let knowledge of these events spread. My proposal is that the guilty houses will pay 15,000 gp each to your group for damage and suffering, totaling 30,000 gp. Upon acceptance of this gold, you agree not to discuss your discoveries in this city with anyone outside of your adventuring group. Do we have a deal?" The Prince will wait patiently for the group's response.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 9:03:59 AM
Elyas is pleasantly surprised that the Prince sides with them on this. he was worried that there would be trouble for attacking a House warehouse, but apparently the contents of said warehouse were enough to make it acceptable.

"To be absolutely clear before we accept this arrangement, what exactly are we not to discuss? We still have to investigate the origin of the evil that has plagued our homeland, and to do so we might talk to other potential contacts about Nevras. is Nevras off limits to discuss now, or just his connections to this city?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 9:33:29 AM
Falco quickly looks for a glass of water for a spit take given how fast the conversations changed, finding none he stands there looking confused and bewildered. After a moment he shrugs.

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 9:41:59 AM
"Ah, paying us for our silence, I am not surprised," Wil whispers to the nearest team member. "Always trying to keep secrets within the "family". This is how the city works. What happens in Dirt City.. stays in Dirt City."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 11:33:48 AM
Kiwina is surprised by this turn, but has no reason to be discussing happenings in Dirt City, especially those he doesn't really understand.

There is the problem that unless something they picked up from Nevras's place provides a clue, they may have reached a dead end. He doesn't think Nevras's shade would cooperate if they somehow summoned it to ask questions.

Mak(JamesM)(79/97)|AC:32AO/24/18T/--FF|CMD 34|Rapier|20/15/10/-/(H)|(,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6(18)x2))
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 3:45:47 PM
Not much of a Trial, thought Mak. bring us here to give us money? Yes please. Of course it might have been his diplomatic efforts that turned the tide? Nahhh. Rolth might have been able to do that, but all he had were veiled threats intended to keep them out of jail, even if his words were true.

"Other than the Taur Council, we have no need to discuss events here with anyone. Your cooperation is appreciated and we'll make certain to stress that to the Taur Leadership. We do however, seem to be at an impasse, your Majesty, since our investigation appears to have ended with Nevras death. It would help us on our way if we knew of any associates Nevras might have had, either in the city or elsewhere who we could consult. Hopefully with a more reasoned discussion. Perhaps you or one of your esteemed colleagues among the House Lords might be able to point us in the right direction?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 8:13:53 PM
Asimov says, "I assume we need to sign some kind of nondisclosure agreement to collect that rather princely sum? Technically the others are right as we are under the jurisdiction of the council of Taurs so if there is some document could it be amended to allow for us to disclose facts to them? I assure you this council is made up of the leaders of each of the Taur race and they are a fair group"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 11:04:22 PM
Tsak allows one eyebrow to raise slightly as the conversation takes an unexpected turn. Unable to think of anything of value to add beyond what the Petals have raised, he keeps his silence.

DM Dominik - Trial of Dirt City
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 11:12:43 PM
Elyas was surprised to see the Prince sided with them. He asked the Prince to clarify the terms of the agreement as they still had an investigation to complete.

Falco was confused and bewildered at the turn of events.

Wilford expected nothing less, the city and the houses have a reputation to keep.

Kiwina did not see this turn of events happening. Other then a new lead, he would rather not dicuss the happenings in this city again.

Mak considers if it was his dimplomacy that caused such a fortunate turn of events but realizes that he is still not as polished as Rolth would have been. He then echoes Elyas statement that their investigation seems to have hit a dead end and was hoping that the council or the Prince may have someone that they could take too, hopefully in a more reasoned discussion.

Ayotnom also follows Elyas lead in askiing about specific details of the agreement.

Tsak stands their stern faced as ever.

The Prince considers the questions. "I see. You may report your activities to the Taur leadership, but I ask that you keep the details only to Nevras and your findings regarding Achtoor. You are not to mention any of the Houses nor what was discovered in the warehouse. You will be asked to sign an agreement on your way out, Master Yelzez has all the details out in the lobby, including your compensation. As far as your investigation, you are free to return to the house and search it for information. The house has remained untouched and we have had guards posted there overnight. Yelzez will give you a writ allowing you to enter the premises. You will be granted 48 hours of protection to complete your investigation, I suggest you do not overstay your welcome. Are these terms agreeable?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 9:38:49 AM
"You could give lessons in leadership. Maybe a book about making the right decision quickly."

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 9:41:33 AM
"Happy to investigate the home, in "non-dead" circumstances. Maybe we can figure something out without some sorcerer trying to kill us. We are still looking for that rainbow-colored dragon, right, or at least clues to where it came from?"
Wil speaks but only to the ones around him, at least that's his intent.
"I'm afraid we have become distracted by multiple events and lost our original purpose. Kid stealing dragons in Taur Isle, right?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 10:50:44 AM
Elyas nods "thank you for clarifying. I believe all of this is acceptable to us. We will do everything we can to make the last of our investigation quick and painless, then we will be on our way, never to speak of the Houses again.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 11:25:08 AM
Kiwina has no objections.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 9:18:22 PM
Ayotnom agrees, "Your terms are acceptable. We will sign your document, keep our reports regarding the subject of our investigation to the parameters specified, continue our investigation and be out of your hair before our writ of safe passage expires."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday August 17th, 2023 12:57:36 AM
'don't overstay your welcome' rang in Tsak's ears. There's so much to uncover in this city. Given the petals history they can achieve much in 2 days: pub crawls, fried chicken feasts, fights, the odd explosion or two. Plenty of time for fun.

DM Dominik - Trial of Dirt City
Thursday August 17th, 2023 12:58:57 AM
Falco praises the Prince's negotiating skills.

Wilford is happy to be able to do something in non-llive threatening circumstances, but struggles to recall exactly what they were looking for.

Elyas thanks the Prince and promises to be out of the city as quickly as possible.

Kiwina and Mak nod in agreement.

Ayotnom says they will sign the document and act in accordance with the terms set down.

Tsak starts to think of all they could do in 48 hours.

The Prince stands, "Very well. If you ever return to Dirt City, I hope it will be under better circumstances. As a parting gift, If you should ever need a favor, I would be willing to entertain your proposal but can promise no more then that." The prince stands, followed by the rest of the council. The 6 representatives bow as the prince leaves the room through the same door he entered in. The council follow suite so after. After a moment you can feel the magic return, and Master Yelzez opens the double doors and motions for you to exit the room. As you walk back down the stairs you can see a table with a set of papers, an ink box and quill. "The terms are as agreed upon by the Prince and the Petals. You are not to speak of the houses or any details outside of your investigation into Nevras. You are granted 48 hours to complete your investigation with permission to enter the premises again. Please sign and you can be on your way." says Yelzez. One everyone has signed he will collect the papers. He then snaps his fingers and another black guard approaches the party with 2 bags and an envolpe. "I would like to wish you luck with your investigation on behalf of Prince Fexel. Good day." Master Yelzez says as he ushers the party out the door and back into the streets.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday August 17th, 2023 9:05:04 AM
"Its very kind of you to wish us luck," Wil says then suddenly recalls the pull of Wardd and the games of luck.
"Maybe we could play a few games of chance before we head out," he suggests. Thoughts of revisiting the place of his most recent death sends shivers down his spine.
"Maybe... some lunch first..," he adds in a weak attempt to delay the obvious.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday August 17th, 2023 9:15:06 AM
Signing the paper Falco can' help but chuckle at how this has all turned out.

"Wil, your reluctance is warranted but we must face up to this. Plus, the sooner it is done he sooner we are back on the boat."

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(79/97)|AC:32AO/24/18T/--FF|CMD 34|Rapier|20/15/10/-/(H)|(,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6(18)x2))
Thursday August 17th, 2023 11:17:48 AM
Mak read the contract over carefully to see if it reflected the agreement as stated during the "Trial" and once satisfied that it did signed his name alongside the other Petals.

He was as anxious as the others to get on with the investigation, but sympathized with Wil and didn't see any reason for him to be present for the walkthrough of the house. Could he even use magic anymore?

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+22=27 ;
Thursday August 17th, 2023 3:25:50 PM
Elyas reads over the document to make sure it spells out what they were told. He doesn't have any reason to believe that they would pull a switch on the Petals, but he wasn't going to sign anything without reading it carefully.

knowledge Nobility? (not sure if that's the right option for contracts?) = 27

Assuming he doens't see anything crazy or unexpected he will sign and wait for the others ot be ready to leave

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday August 17th, 2023 4:42:16 PM
Upon seeing the others reading the contract before signing it, Kiwina skips the reading part when it is his turn to sign -- if no one raises questions. He is not sure the contract would be enforceable outside of Dirt City, reasons they could send assassins whether he breaks it or not, and sees no Oathbound around.

"I agree with Mak, Wil. If it's too difficult to go back to that house, we can search without you. But stay on the ship, since it seems we might be targets now and while we may have 48 hours of protection, they probably have things they can do in that time that don't violate the Prince's rules."

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday August 17th, 2023 4:57:19 PM
(Addendum) Wil does sign the document and decides to follow the others to the house.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday August 17th, 2023 9:40:48 PM
Ayotnom reads the document to verify it was as discussed and then assuming it is signs it large and with a flourish. He then says to the others, "Let's get to Nevras's ASAP so we can have the most time possible investigating who might have recommended him to our late dragonic adversary."

DM Dominik - Trial of Dirt City
Thursday August 17th, 2023 11:05:17 PM
Wilford has reservations about heading back to the place he recently died. He eventually decides to stay with the party and head back to the house.

Falco signs the agreement and understands Wil's apprehension.

Mak reads over the contract to make sure it was as agreed upon. He listens to Wilford and wonders if he can even use magic.

Elyas also reads over the agreement carefully. {I think that check makes sense} Elyas notes that agreement is vague about the consequences of breaking the contract. It seems to put the power of deciding how severe the infraction and its punishment with the council and the Prince. It also outlines a procedure for the party to report any transgressions by the houses to the Prince. These would not be deemed crazy or unexpected, so Elyas signs it.

Kiwina assumes that Mak and Elyas would have done their due diligence and if it was good enough for them, it was good enough for him. He offers Wil an alternative to going back to the house.

Ayotnom signs his document with style and announces that he wants to get back to the house asap.

Tsak signs the agreement and travels with the party back to Nevras's house.

The party finds themselves back on the street and are met with looks and whispers from many of those around and passing by. The group, having already decided, heads straight to Nevras's House. There are several guards stationed at the house making sure nobody enters the premises. Once they are shown the writ, the allow you to pass. The guards maintain their presence outside the house.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=29 ;
Friday August 18th, 2023 12:59:46 AM
(Perception=29)

Tsak signs the agreement and travels with the party back to Nevras's house. :)

Once inside the house Tsak searches room to room taking note of everything. He's particularly looking for anything with writing on it and hidden or locked boxes, drawers or cupboards.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/24(H)|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(S d20+18=25 ;
Friday August 18th, 2023 8:24:30 AM
Once on the street Mak is hit with the realization that without Rolth here the looks they were getting was probably as much that as them exiting the princes residence. In many ways Rolth was Mak's mentor and certainly someone he looked up to. The entire journey to the necromancer's house Mak stayed alert and watchful of their surroundings.

He also paid careful attention to their path so he'd be able to find his way back alone if needed.

OOC:
Perception + 18, Roll 25

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=34 ;
Friday August 18th, 2023 8:43:42 AM
(Perception = 34 to search)

Kiwina joins in the search, using detect magic and light in each room as well to help.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+18=28 ; d20+9=12 ;
Friday August 18th, 2023 9:30:03 AM
Falco will move with the others casting detect magic and slowly working though the rooms. {Perception: 28}

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+2=9 ;
Friday August 18th, 2023 4:40:30 PM
"Am I still in the same body I died in? How long was I dead? My fingers tingle a bit..", Wil says anxiously.
"I was so thrilled to be back I forgot about all the dead stuff.. anyways. I don't want to distract you with all my concerns. I do not hear voices anymore so I can act normal."
"Can I act normal? I got this.." he mumbles and takes a breath when they reach the home where everything happened.
To the guards, "Anything happen since we've been gone?"
(Diplomacy: 9) (My diplomacy has tanked.. should be more accurate now.. lol)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday August 19th, 2023 12:33:18 AM
Tsak is a little disappointed to hear that Wil will be behaving more normally since his last meeting with a god. Although it occurs to him that a visit to a bar with himself and Mak could see young Wilford engaging in some sort of shenanigans.

DM Dominik - Trial of Dirt City
Saturday August 19th, 2023 1:27:52 PM
Tsak carefully investigates the house, checking all the usual spots.

Mak continues to lament Rolth's absence, missing him dearly. He spends the trip making mental notes of their path.

Kiwina and Falco use their magic to assist with the search.

Wilford is still trying to figure out his new self. One thing he does realize it that his voice doesn't seem to carry as much emphasize as it used too.

Tsak is coming to grips with the new Wil but wonders if a few drinks will lead to the same shenanigans.

The guards respond to Wilford's question, "As per order's of the Prince, no one has entered or left the premises." The party notices that parts of the house have been destroyed, more so then what they did to it. Kiwina and Falco soon find the source of the chaos. The homunculus that they first encountered seems to have gone feral. It hisses at the party as they move through the house. Tsak finds a chest under a desk in the laboratory. It appears to be locked by a rune combination. Mak finds a book which appears to be a journal for Nevras.

{Knowledge: Arcana to find out about the Homuculus}
{Perception to discover more about the combination lock}

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Saturday August 19th, 2023 8:57:40 PM
Wil finds the homunculus and it peeks his interest. What are we going to do with this thing? "
"Dangerous? Can we get it to be less insane? Can we talk to it?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=28 ;
Sunday August 20th, 2023 6:42:26 PM
Kiwina tells Wil, "If it attacks, I say we kill it. The death of it's master can't be good for it." He wonders if killing it might be a kindness even if it doesn't attack.

He takes a look at the lock. (Perception = 28)

He also tries to identify what sort of things the homonculous has been destroying.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=23 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+20=33 ;
Sunday August 20th, 2023 8:19:19 PM
Ayotnom casts detect magic and takes a look around.

Perception - 23
Know [Arcana] - 31
Spellcraft - 33

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+17=33 ;
Monday August 21st, 2023 8:19:51 AM
Elyas examines the Homonculus, letting others start with the lock on the chest.

Knowledge Arcana = 33

Once they talk over what is known about the little construct, Elyas will start a more mundane search since others are sweeping the area for magic. Good old fashioned paper is likely to tell them more about what Nevras was doing and who he was doing it with than any magical items that were used to fashion undead.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Monday August 21st, 2023 9:48:58 AM
Mak didn't care about the homunculus, but kept an eye on it while the spellcasters searched the place. With his bow out he was ready for it to make a move against anyone.

OOC:
Readied action against the Homunculus with his bow.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Attacks ignore AC benefits and miss chances from anything less than total cover or concealment| Darkvision| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-85 Feet |

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+18=23 ; d20+8=26 ;
Monday August 21st, 2023 10:35:36 AM
{Perception: 23} {Arcana: 26}

Falco's eyes and mind are not as sharp as he would like today it seems. "Should we kill that? Seems like we should."

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday August 21st, 2023 8:30:17 PM
(OOC: Checking In)

Ayotnom waits to learn what his investigation has gleaned.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday August 21st, 2023 11:55:58 PM
Tsak drags the chest out from under the desk and moves it to a bench where it can be examined by one of the magic users. The decision of what to do with the homonculus he also leaves to the magic users, although if they say that killing it is a kindness or necessity he will assist with the gruesome task.
He stands near Mak hands on hips eyeing the creature from a safe distance.

DM Dominik - Trial of Dirt City
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 12:23:56 AM
Wilford wonders what can be done with the homunculus.

Kiwina suggests killing the homunculus before turning their attention to the lock. The lock appears to have 7 push buttons with a symbol on them: a crown, key, dart, knife, tooth, cloak, dart. You quickly deduce that these must represent the 6 houses and the prince. You also notice a etched on the bottom is a strange symbol.

Ayotnom continues searching the house. He finds a couple of chests in the laboratory under some bodies. They are pretty heavy but unlocked.

Elyas realizes that usually homunculus will go insane upon the death of their creator, unless the creature was freed by its master. In those cases, the creature can become a guardian and territorial of its master's area. It probably hasn't attacked knowing its out matched. If the creature is left alone it will continue to be a problem for anyone that enters this house. They will continue to search the house, looking for more mundane items.

Mak keeps a sharp eye on the creature in case it decides to attack.

Falco seems distracted by the creature and looks for a consensus from the group about what should be done about the creature.

Tsak joins Mak in keeping an eye on the creature while the chest is looked over.

The creature continues to harass the party from afar. The box does not appear to be magically locked, so the mechanism must be mundane.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 8:53:33 AM
I agree with Falco, we should kill it. The construct will go insane after the death of its master and will continue to harass and attack anyone who comes near here until it is dealt with. If it manages to kill someone who comes in here to clean out this mess, that death would be on us for not dealing with this thing when we had the chance

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+16=36 ; d20+16=27 ; d8+15=18 ; d8+15=20 ;
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 12:41:17 PM
Mak had no clue whether the homunculus posed a threat or not. He relied on the wizards for such a determination, but if one were to say the word he'd shoot it through the heart, if it had one.

OOC:
Mak - Homunculus, Roll 36 (Manyshot), Crit, Damage 18(x3) + 20 = 68 hp.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+4=17 ;
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 3:29:47 PM
"Nice," Wil says to Mak. "I think this is the best choice."
If the Homunculus is no longer a threat, Wil joins the search for things.
(Perception: 17)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 8:32:28 PM
Ayotnom opens the heavy chests.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=33 ;
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 9:39:29 PM
Kiwina continues searching, keeping tabs on how folks are doing with the lock as well. (Perception = 33)

DM Dominik - Looking for clues in Dirt City
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 11:01:14 PM
Elyas makes the call to kill the homunculus, he feels it would prove problematic to be kept alive.

Mak takes his cue from Elyas and with one hail of arrows, ends the creatures suffering.

Wilford congratulates Mak on his expert shooting, agreeing with Elyas this was for the best.

Ayotnom opens the heavy chest and inside finds a hefty amount of gems and other valuables. {Appraise check for the gems}

Kiwina continues searching the house.

With the homunculus now dealt with and the house thoroughly searched. The group's best hope for answers lies in the locked box.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 12:59:40 AM
Is there anything in Nevras' journal that might give an indication as to the rune lock on the chest? His name in runes, his birthday. When I look at it all I get is ********. Maybe it's just 'password'!

Tsak looks to the rest of the Petals for inspiration.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 9:32:27 AM
"I could try dispel magic if that might be a solution."

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=19 ;
Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 10:38:11 AM
"Maybe pick the lock. Not sure I retained my Rogue skills. Gargul seems to of changed me quite a bit. I can certainly try." (Disable Device: 19)
"Can you lock pick a rune lock? Any other lock, I could pick?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+15=16 ; d20+17=37 ;
Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 2:28:13 PM
If it is a magical lock, maybe I can trick it into thinking that I am Nevras

He studies the box to try to figure out how it works (Knowledge engineering 16, Natural 1)

Then he tries to manipulate the rune lock like a magical item
(Use Magical Device = 37! Natural 20!)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 6:35:47 PM
Looking at the strange symbol etched on the box, Kiwina tries to puzzle out if it might provide a clue -- like how many button presses to try. He thinks Tsak's suggestion that the journal might provide a clue is a good one.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+5=15 ;
Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 9:22:07 PM
Ayotnom attempts to appraise the worth of the wealth (Appraise: 15)

DM Dominik - Looking for clues in Dirt City 5d8=18 ;
Thursday August 24th, 2023 12:39:25 AM
Tsak finds the back cover of the journal has the same symbol engraved into the leather.

Falco offers a magical solution.

Wilford tries his hand at picking the lock but the mechanism seems too complicated. Unsure of his skill, he backs off rather then breaking it.

Elyas finds that the runes on the bax can be pressed in slightly. He accidently presses 2 runes and is met by a shock. {Dex save of 21, 18 Electricity damage (9 on a successful save)} The runes appear to have to be pressed in a specific sequential order to unlock the box.

Kiwina comes to the conclusion that the journal must contain the code to unlock the box.

Ayotnom is distracted by the gems and jewels. {There are several thousand gold pieces worth of valuables in the chest, more time is needed to truly assess the hull's worth.}

Elyas's shocking revelation leads to the breakthrough on the lock. The journal is believed to hold the key to the combination. As you peruse the journal you see that they are broken into trials. He seems to be currently writing about the 7th trial. As you flip through the pages you notice that at the beginning of each trial is a symbol for each of the houses. Trial 1 starts with the House of Darts and continues, Knives, Wolves, Teeth, Cloaks, Keys, and the 7th trial has the Prince's symbol.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=28 ;
Thursday August 24th, 2023 6:37:52 AM
(Perception=28)

Tsak studies the journal. He looks at the entries for each house and tries to figure out if there is a symbol that somehow matches the house. If he's successful at that then he'll press the rune symbols in the order that they appear in the trials (Darts, Knives, Wolves, Teeth, Cloaks, Keys and Prince).
As he presses each he grits his teeth preparing for a shock from the device.

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Thursday August 24th, 2023 9:26:52 AM
Will stands back and watches

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday August 24th, 2023 9:35:27 AM
Falco stands ready to channel to heal Tsak if the box shocks him for his next attempt.

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence DC17 (1/2)
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+11=13 ;
Thursday August 24th, 2023 3:06:33 PM
Elyas is too interested in the rune buttons to move his hand back when one glows. he takes the full force of the shock (Reflex = 13)

"well, it is definitely a combination. I wonder if it has a limit to how many times we try it before it just fries whatever is inside?

He looks thorugh the journal to learn more about these trials and to see if there is anything more in depth about what the runes relate to if it is nto just a rune for each house in order like Tsak is attempting.

"interesting that this box seems tied to the houses. and not just one house but all of them. Should we show this to the prince? Or keep trying to crack it and keep it for ourselves?

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday August 24th, 2023 7:32:40 PM
"We could try pressing the runes in the order the journal is broken into," Kiwina points out, oblivious to the fact that Tsak is already doing so.

DM Dominik - Looking for clues in Dirt City 8d8=36 ;
Thursday August 24th, 2023 11:11:40 PM
Tsak studies the journal and then pushes the runes in the order they appear in the journal.

Wilford stands back and watches.

Falco prepares to heal Tsak if he also receives a shock.

Elyas hands the box to Tsak after taking a shock on his attempt. He finds it curious and wonders if the houses are involved.

Kiwina offers a suggestion without realizing Tsak is already doing it.

Tsak completes the runes in the order of they appear in the book. As he presses the Prince symbol, he receives a much stronger shock. {Reflex save DC 25, 36 Electricity damage, 18 on a successful save.} The symbols reset but the box does not open. You seem to have the right idea but have to figure out the correct order.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=25 ;
Thursday August 24th, 2023 11:34:07 PM
Ayotnom starts looking around for decorative items like a dragon claw or maybe a skull that might show the correct combination (like the thing that told you the order for the door locks in Skyrim)

Perception: 25

He also says, "Oy I found thousands in gold and gems in these here chests."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | 2d8+10=19 ; d8+5=9 ;
Friday August 25th, 2023 9:26:50 AM
"Ouch, that looked rough."

Falco touches Tsak's back and heals him. {Cure M and L: 19+9) Let's try this before you try again. He whispers another prayer and casts Resist Energy on Tsak.

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (0/2) / Silence DC17 (0/2)
1st- 6+1 - XCure Light Wounds (D)X / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=38 ; d20+14=22 ;
Friday August 25th, 2023 2:46:11 PM
"Do you want to continue trying to figure that thing out here, or go somewhere else with it? And if we're going to go somewhere else, do we think we're done here? Not that we don't have the remainder of our forty-eight hours if we want to come back. . ." As Ayotnom has pointed out, any clues as to the order to try things would be here or in the journal.

Kiwina takes some more time to look around, this time trying to figure out what he can about Nevras -- such as whether he was a religious man or anything that might indicate a different order for the trials in the journal. (Perception = 38; sense motive = 22)

Wilford Grimly(Matthew S.) (-temp stats - HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23)
Friday August 25th, 2023 7:14:10 PM
We should try to solve this here, what other clues do we got?"

DM Dominik - Looking for clues in Dirt City
Saturday August 26th, 2023 12:00:02 AM
Ayotnom begins digging around the chest to see if they can find anything to help. Nothing seems to stick out to him.

Mak stands guard around the party.

Falco casts a healing upon Tsak and then casts a spell to help lessen any further wounds.

Kiwina asks if the group would prefer to move this investigation to another place. They then wonder around the house trying to figure out who Nevras was as a person. He doesn't find much personal affects, Nevras seems to have been almost completely devoted to his work.

Wilford thinks solving the box here would be best. He asks about other clues.

As Wilford asks his question, he takes the journal and flips it over to look at the symbol on the back of the book. Kiwina notices this and wonders why the symbol would be on the back and not the front. Nevras, despite the appearance of the rooms, seems to have been very organized and detailed in his work.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+13=31 ;
Sunday August 27th, 2023 2:01:09 AM
(reflex save=31 pass, take 18 damage. 18 Damage healed by Falco)

Tsak falls on his butt as the lock gives him a nice big 'kapow' for his efforts. He thanks Falco for the healing as he shakes off the zap.
Does anyone remember the order of the houses in the Prince's meeting room? Or it could be the order they were created? Or the order in which Nevras wanted to destroy them? Or the answer might be in how they look on a map. I think we should spend a bit more time here trying to piece it together.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Sunday August 27th, 2023 3:35:45 PM
"If the symbol we would expect to be on the front of the book is on the back, then maybe the runes have to be pressed in reverse order, as they would be encountered going from the back to the front." Kiwina does not offer to try this because Tsak already has the resist energy from Falco.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday August 27th, 2023 9:20:46 PM
Ayotnom asks, "Does anyone have speaks with dead prepared and do we know where Nevras's corpse is? We could always ask it for the combination."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday August 28th, 2023 12:12:48 AM
Tsak looks at Kiwina Cool, works for me!

He tries again pressing the runes in the reverse order (Prince, Keys, Cloaks, Teeth, Wolves, Knives and Darts). He can't help but wince a little as he presses the last rune in anticipation of the shock that may come...

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Monday August 28th, 2023 9:22:49 AM
Nevras' body was destroyed in pretty spectacular fashion Ayotnom. I am not the kind of caster that can use speak with dead, but I know they have to be at least mostly intact (at least the head) in order for that kind of spell to work.

Elyas reads through the journal again, looking for any notes that might indicate an order to these runes...

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday August 28th, 2023 10:18:16 AM
"Elyas is right. Even if I had considered asking the Warper-sar for that power it would be ineffective."

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (0/2) / Silence DC17 (0/2)
1st- 6+1 - XCure Light Wounds (D)X / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Monday August 28th, 2023 1:25:03 PM
[b]"Can't we just get a saw and cut one end off it?"{/b] Mak asked.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday August 28th, 2023 11:22:29 PM
Ayotnom asks, "what about that time we did passwall to get into that warehouse...can passwall effect this container so that we could merely reach in and take whatever is inside?"

DM Dominik - Looking for clues in Dirt City
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 12:00:05 AM
Tsak wonders about various combinations, insistent on figuring it out.

Kiwina suggests inputting the order in reverse of their appearance in the journal.

Ayotnom wonders if speaking with Nevras would be an easier solution or maybe something magical.

Elyas informs Ayotnom that Speak with dead would have a couple complications.

Falco agrees with Elyas's assessment.

Mak suggests a more direct approach.

Tsak pushes the symbol's in reverse order as the group discusses other options. He prepares to hit the Darts symbol, bracing for a shock, but is met by a satisfying click, click, click. The top of the box lifts slightly allowing Tsak to remove it. Inside you find several sheets of paper, a book and an ebony skull. The papers appear to be correspondence between Nevras and Achtoom. They discuss the recruitment of Grovas and Nevras's growing proficiency with making the golems. The last letter appears to be an invite to Achtoom's house in Willsden. Achtoom believes he has an idea to make Nevras's Golems more powerful.

{Knowledge: Arcana check for the book}
{Knowledge: Religion or Arcana check for the skull}
{Knowledge: Geography for information on Willsden}

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+11=27 ;
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 12:33:09 AM
(Geography = 27)

Kiwina tries to place Willsden.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 12:50:22 AM
I love it when a plan comes together

With a smug grin Tsak hands the box over to the magic users to pore over its contents. He gives Mak a wink, the muscle have done their bit, time to hit a tavern.

Anyone know where Willsden is? Wil?

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+17=26 ; d20+17=20 ;
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 10:16:03 AM
Elyas focuses on the book and skull, letting the others figure out where Willsden is.

arcana for the book: 26

arcana for the skull: 20

he will also use detect magic to see if anything in the box is magical

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=38 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+9=23 ;
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 9:46:39 PM
Book - arcana: 38
Skull - arcana - 22
Willsden -geography - 23

Ayotnom studies the new information and wracks his brain for anything he is familiar with concerning any of the topics.

DM Dominik - Looking for clues in Dirt City
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 11:23:14 PM
Kiwina tries to recall if they have heard of Willsden.

Tsak is proud of himself and looks forward to celebrating at a tavern, hopefully soon. There is a dry taste in his mouth when he thinks about the tavern.

Elyas is more concerned with the items then the letters. The book is a Golem Manual of Flesh. Using The skull radiates a moderate evocation magic and abjuration magic. Unfortunately, he was unable to identify them or what the ebony skull is. The box nor the letters seem to produce any magical auras.

Ayotnom confirms with Elyas assessment about the book. He however was not able to figure out anything more then Elyas did about the skull. He wracks his brain to see if he had heard any information about Willsden.

Mak impatiently waits for the tavern. Falco appears to be studying the items but doesn't comment anything.

The group is able to combine their collective knowledge and figure out that Willsden is a small hamlet located in Blackbird Forest. Its very secluded, which makes sense for a person trying to keep a low profile. The easiest path is to head to Cresthaven, a small town on the outskirts of the forest, and hire a guide. Blackbird forest is known to be the home of a druid clan and a local would be your best bet not to anger them.

As the group makes plans for their next steps, Wilford loudly declares, "I'm not going!" . As everyone quiets down, Wilford clears his throat, "Sorry, didn't mean to yell. But, I can't continue my journey with you. I have been given a new life, another chance, honestly I've lost count. I need to discover this new me, which I can not do with everyone still expecting the old me. My mind is finally my own, I think, and I feel like there is a new, different path for me." He takes a deep breath looking at the whole party, "Thank you for being on this journey with me and accepting all of me, when many others wouldn't. May Wardd bless you on your next journey". He goes to do a gesture to impart a blessing but stops halfway through, "I guess that is not going to work, old habits die hard. Ward's Luck and be safe." Wilford gives heartfelt goodbye gestures and departs the house to start a new tale of his own.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 12:11:45 AM
"Wil, is there someplace we can take you?" Kiwina calls after the departing figure.

"I think Blackbird Forest is on the way back to the islands. We could sail pretty close to it. But I've also heard the area is pretty dangerous, as in the sort of place where the trees don't like people. If we go, we ought to find out more when we get closer." Kiwina is half minded to let the authorities on the Taur Islands know what they've learned, even if it means going back to Minotaur Island first. Unless someone has a faster way of getting a lengthy message there.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 1:04:22 AM
Tsak looks sadly after Wil. He doesn't understand what's happening, but each individual must do what's best for them.

Well, if we're done here then I for one could go for some more of that fried chicken and beer. Then we better let Ramsay and the crew know that we'll be shipping out in the next day or so and give them time to re-provision and get a little rec leave in.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 8:02:33 AM
Mak tells them they should report back to minotaur isle and inform the Purple Duke. It isn't that much of a detour, He'd also like to go to bridge island and inter Rolth there with some sort of commemoration.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+13=22 ; d20+8=9 ;
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 9:21:11 AM
{Know Religion: 22 / Know Arcana: 9}

Falco feels as if he should know something but his little avian mind might not be clicking on all cylinders given recent events. He come up short at Wilford's announcement. "Certainly you don't want to be left here. Let us drop you someplace at the least."

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (0/2) / Silence DC17 (0/2)
1st- 6+1 - XCure Light Wounds (D)X / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 10:21:23 PM
Ayotnom is saddened to see Wil go. Sure he hasn't traveled with this group for too long but he did come to tolerate the man's eccentricities...granted Gargul had pretty much cured him of those but he was a part of this group and now he was leaving? It didn't seem right but then again is anyone ever truly gone?

Ayotnom says, "So we are going to hire a druid guide eh? That should be interesting."

DM Dominik - Looking for clues in Dirt City
Thursday August 31st, 2023 12:20:19 AM
Kiwina asks if they can take Wilford somewhere. He debates about where to head straight to Cresthaven or stop by Minotaur Island first.

Tsak is sad to see Wilford leave. He then makes plans for the night.

Mak believes they should inform the Purple Duke. He also wants to do some commemoration for Rolth.

Falco is just as unsure as the others as to what the ebony skull is. He also suggests that the group drop him off somewhere.

Ayotnom has come accept Wilford as a member of the group and it hurts too lose another one so soon after Rolth. He asks if the group is planning on hiring a druid guide.

Wilford turns down any additional help, "What better place to get lost then in a city of nobody's. Plus I'm sure to be able to find work for my new skills." He heads into the city and is soon lost among the crowds.
Tsak and Mak take the lead and head to the tavern nearby the Rose. The group informs Ramsay that they plan on departing in the morning. The question is to where. The Petals enter the establishment and are met with many inquiring glances and hushed rumors. You find a table no problem and are greeted by a halfling waiteress, "What can I get for yas?" .

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday August 31st, 2023 7:10:33 AM
Tsak does the math in his head Umm 6 ales please miss.

At his leisure he'll peruse the menu and grab a bite to eat. Probably some sort of roast with veges. Not the sort of thing the cook is going to be able to prepare during the voyage back toward the Taur Isles. When the beers arrive Tsak bumps glasses with Mak Get that inter yer sunshine.

The taciturn ranger then lapses into silence as he considers all that's occured in the short time the petals have been in Dirt City. The high of defeating the beholder followed by the immeasurable sadness of the loss of Rolth and Esmerelda. He stares into the nearby fire for a while, lost in his thoughts. One drink becomes two and then three, but he stops there. There is work to be done and they have a lead on the next phase of their hunt.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday August 31st, 2023 10:55:03 AM
Falco shakes his head. "Only six, that feels wrong." He happily orders the fired chicken with no qualms about eating a bird.

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (0/2) / Silence DC17 (0/2)
1st- 6+1 - XCure Light Wounds (D)X / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Thursday August 31st, 2023 1:07:55 PM
Elyas nods sadly, agreeing with Falco

"the Rose has lost several of its Petals.. still a beautiful flower, but broken now. It will never be the same without them."

He eats the chicken and drinks the ale with much less enthusiasm than the last time they were here.

He is quickly ready to leave and make preparations for the trip back to the Taur Islands to report on their quest

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday August 31st, 2023 3:43:59 PM
"So, Mak. What sort of commemoration do you have in mind?" Kiwina worries that it will involve raw meat. Liontaurs seem to love that stuff.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Thursday August 31st, 2023 4:06:07 PM
"To Rolth!" Mak says as he raises a glass and bumps all the others. "With Wil and Rolth gone we'll have to be the six petaled Rose?" he asked.

DM Dominik - Dirt City Epilogue
Thursday August 31st, 2023 10:58:36 PM
Tsak orders 6 ales for the table. He toasts and orders some roasted veggies. His thoughts wandered to those not with them anymore and the events that took place in the city.

Falco finds the ordering of 6 drinks depressing. He digs into his fried chicken.

Elyas makes an allegory to a flower losing its petals. He eats and drinks but its distinctly different from when they came here when they first arrived in the city. He looks forward to leaving this city.

Kiwina asks Mak what ideas he had for Rolth's commemoration.

Mak toasts to Rolth. He follows up with a question about the group name.

Tsak follows the toasts with a big gulp from his cup, however the substance that hits his tongue is not ale. It was enough to cause the hulking half-orc to spit it out and choke as his body and mind recover from the unexpected surprise. He peers into his mug and sees ale. He goes to take another drink, this one much slower but is met with the same horrid bitter taste. The waitress comes running over "What be your problem?" as she tries to towel off the floor and wipe down another patron that got caught in the spray. She offers them a free ale to keep trouble at bay.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday August 31st, 2023 11:21:01 PM
Kiwina was about to answer Mak, but waits to see what Tsak is up to.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 23 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Friday September 1st, 2023 12:00:31 AM
Ayotnom toasts the others as well.

(OOC: sorry super busy getting prepared for an interview tomorrow)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday September 1st, 2023 1:05:01 AM
A confused Tsak waves away the waitress and hands his cup to Mak. Take a swig of that bloke, doesn't taste right to me.

Whas it that bloomin electric shock? Gods, what if I can't taste beer ever again?

Tsak waits for Mak's evaluation. He will tentatively nibble some of the fried chicken in the meantime.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Friday September 1st, 2023 8:16:20 AM
"I thinking simple monument and a stone marker extolling Rolth's virtues. Some like 'Here lies Domi's servant Rolth, unifier of the Taur Isles.' What do you think?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday September 1st, 2023 9:36:37 AM
"I like that Mak it kind of sums it up. Should we add a "Gone but not forgotten" type of thing at the end maybe? I don't know.... This is so weird, I mean I knew this sort of thing could happen but I have the power to bring people back."

Falco picks at his food his appetite not what it normally is.

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Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (0/2) / Silence DC17 (0/2)
1st- 6+1 - XCure Light Wounds (D)X / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Friday September 1st, 2023 2:19:06 PM
I like it. As eloquent as he was i don't think he would want an overdone monument to himself. Just a place we can remember him.

He chose to move on from this life. I hope whatever he goes on to do in the next life will be even more interesting than the trouble he got into here. Those of us left behind have work to do though, to prevent others from meeting that fate

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday September 1st, 2023 3:09:21 PM
"But he won't actually lie there. I think we'll have to make it more, in memory of. . ."

DM Dominik - Dirt City Epilogue
Friday September 1st, 2023 10:24:41 PM
Kiwina was caught off-guard by Tsak's antics. Eventually adds his thoughts to Mak's ideas.

Ayotnom joins in the toasts.

Tsak is in shock at what just happened. He asks Mak to take a drink from his cup. He cautiously tries his food.

Mak explains his idea for Rolth's commemoration.

Falco adds his thoughts to Mak's while nibbling at their food.

Elyas likes this idea but his thoughts wander.

The waitress gives Tsak a look and heads back to get more rags. Mak takes the cup cautiously and takes a sip. The liquid contents are definitely alcohol and there is nothing weird about its taste. The same thing happens to Tsak if he tries to drink from any cup that contains alcohol. The night progress somberly. The next morning the crew has the Rose ready for take off. Ramsay asks, "Where we heading too?"

{OOC: Mak can replace his animal companion with a 24-hour uninterrupted ritual}

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday September 3rd, 2023 9:13:10 PM
Ayotnom asks, "Did someone curse your cups?" When he sees what is going on with the alcohol.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Sunday September 3rd, 2023 9:25:39 PM
Kiwina waits to see what the others think before telling Ramsey where they're headed. Do folks want to head back to the islands first? He's pretty sure Mak does, and willing to go there himself.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday September 4th, 2023 11:34:22 PM
Ayotnom waits to hear what his party has to say.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 12:18:02 AM
Taur Isles for me a dejected Tsak mumbles to the group before taking himself to his cabin and curling up in his bunk.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 9:04:06 AM
[b] "Agreed, Taur Isle."[ /b]

Falco climbs into the rigging to keep watch and generally be depressed about their diminished numbers.

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (0/2) / Silence DC17 (0/2)
1st- 6+1 - XCure Light Wounds (D)X / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 9:11:00 AM
yes, Taur Islands seems like the correct choice

Woldsblood in the Water

A little R&R

Pomp & Dire Circumstances!

The End is Nigh

Pomp & Dire Circumstances!

Scene 5 - The Return of the Sarr!

Scene 0: Party in Chessford

The Transition

Scene 0: Party in Chessford

Scene 1: At the Wanderer's Roost

The Garden of Carlyn

The Garden of Caryln

Scene 1: At the Wanderer's Roost

Scene 2: Trip to North Liontaur Island

SCENE 3 - Bramble fence - Village of Kaga

SCENE 4 - Fight with Carlyn

The Garden of Carlyn

Scene 0 - The trial of Carlyn

The Story of the Herald

Scene 0: Festivities

Scene 2: The Purple Duke and Minotaur Island

Scene 3: A Violet Bar

A Murder on Mionotaur Island

Scene 1 - Gadin

Emissaries and Awakenings

Zero

1 - Harpies... why is it always Harpies?

2 - Chessford

Hellhounds...

Bridge Over Troubled Water...

The Rescue...

Centaur Isle

The Deep

Ardian

Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

A cry for help

Down and Dirty in Dirt City

Heroes and Information

Arrival

Woldsblood in the Water

A little R&R

DM Mark - A visitor
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 8:10:27 PM
(DM Mark pinch hitting for a bit.)

The Petals are a bit puzzled. No one's drink seems to taste off except Tsak’s. Well, and once Tsak drinks from another’s cup, he finds it turns to vinegar as well, and stays that way even after Tsak returns the mug. Fortunately, Tsak will find that non-alcholic drinks seem unaffected. So at least he will not die of thirst. Still, it’s depressing to think he may never drink again.

Some of the other bar patrons seem to pick up on this, and scoot away with wary glances in the heroes direction.

The Petals make their way back to their ship, and direct Ramsey to hoist sail and set out for the Taur Isles. Ransey says to Captain Kiwina, ”Yessir Cap’n. But, well, we’ll be needing to know which Isle sir - Centaur Isle, Minotaur Isle, Liontaur Isle or Bridge Isle?” Ramsey has been prepared, and stores were brought aboard for many days of sailing if needed. He gives the orders and the crew jumps to action. Soon, The Rose is underway.

It feels good to be back at sea, have the wind in your hair and feathers, and to shake the dirt of Dirt City off your feet. A city run and ruled by thieves, Dirt City was an interesting experience, and will live in your memories for some time. Most have heard about Dirt City all their lives as an important trading port and a place to be avoided.

Falco climbs into the crowsnest for a bit where the wind is even more exhilarating.

The mood among the Petals is subdued, what with the loss of Rolth and then Wil’s decision to pursue other horizons. And who knows, you may even see one or both of them again one day. Afterall, Gargul seemed to have some plans for Roth in the Wold.

Tsak crawls into his bunk, a bit depressed at having lost friends and alcohol all in the same trip. The following morning, as Tsak and the others are on deck, there is an audible *POP* and a small creature appears near Tsak. This little guy has red skin and small wings that look too small to carry his bloated body. His head has little horns and a rather large nose. And his long tail ends in a stinger. The crew is a bit alarmed. The thing says, ”Relax, relax. I ain’t here to hurt ya. I just got a message to deliver.”

As he looks at Tsak, he clucks his tongue and says, ”One does not refer to the Lord of Life and Death as a ‘bloke’ in his presence. Don’t blame me that the Boss ain’t got no sense o’ humor. He don’t cut nobody slack. Anyhoo, I figure he made his point and I can lift that little curse off of you. Take this as a reminder.” He presents Tsak with an ornate clay stein. It appears to be filled with some sort of frothy liquid and has a large “G” prominently on the front.

If Tsak tastes it, it seems to be some of the finest ale he’s ever had. And it doesn’t taste like vinegar!

If any of you have questions for Gimp, go ahead and ask them, as he will depart next post.

If you know which of the Taur Isles you intend, let Ramsey know.

(Tsak now has a rather ornate mug, and a pretty good story. This mug is a fate item - it cannot be bought or sold, but it can be given away. Any liquid placed in it will be chilled or warmed to a pleasant temperature as Tsak wishes. The temperature of the beverage in it is never enough to cause damage.)

You’ll have at least 5 days on the water, more depending on what Isle you choose.

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I was a bit remiss handing out hero points. Everyone gets two hero points, in addition to the one hero point everyone gets for leveling up. There are a couple of you that have not finished getting your character sheets done - please do so ASAP.

Also, I think you’re hauling around a BUNCH of loot. What are you going to do with that? When you do divide it up, please do your best to get everyone roughly even on wealth - it is the goal in the Wold that we keep party members roughly the even as best we can.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 10:12:11 PM
Kiwina says to Ramsey, and the group in general, "Minotaur isle is closest, so let's go there and deliver the news. Any memorial should be at Bridge Island, but we should also see if the liontaurs want to send anyone to attend it -- or any of the islands, I guess. I assume the Purple Duke will tell them the news and pass along that question if we ask nicely."

Kiwina adds that he might try crafting a wand while they travel.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 11:42:42 PM
Ayotnom says, "Your reasoning is solid Kiwana, let's set a heading as you suggest."

With respect to the loot Ayotnom says, "What was in that haul again? I feel like it has been ages since we found it and we've hardly discussed it till now."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday September 6th, 2023 1:18:09 AM
Tsak gives the winged creature a wink.
Mate, where I come from Bloke is an honorific, but point taken.
Tsak mentally adds an item to his store of diplomacy related rules: #27 Don't upset a God, they mess with your beer!

Minotaur Isle sounds good for a start. What was the name of that little isle where we found Grovas' lair? I'd like to bury Esmerelda there.

(OOC was the DM comment by Dom on Fri Sep 1 about replacing an animal companion meant for Mak and Elmer or Tsak and Esmerelda or both?)

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday September 6th, 2023 8:03:52 AM
Mak nodded. Minotaur isle to deliver the news and arrange for the memorial. Mak also wondered about Tsak being delusional about gods, but when the imp showed up Mak sat back for a moment. "What being that refers to himself as a god would worry about what Tsak said? Is he that insecure about his omni powers? And what good entity sends an agent of evil to do his bidding?"

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday September 6th, 2023 9:29:01 AM
"It does seem a little petty Mak. One of the immortal powers insists their followers all show up one day a week at the same time and sing, that seems petty to. Of course we don't know what they do all day I guess."

Falco will take some time to go over the items they have acquired to make sure their is nothing that would suit him.

______________________________
Channel: 5/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (0/2) / Silence DC17 (0/2)
1st- 6+1 - XCure Light Wounds (D)X / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Wednesday September 6th, 2023 10:49:45 AM
Elyas laughs a bit at the reason for the minor curse on Tsak

"I agree, definitely a petty move. but when you're a powerful being I guess you can be a bit petty at times. if only there was a written code of what you should or should not say when in the presence of that Bloke

DM Mark - A visitor departs d20=2 ;
Wednesday September 6th, 2023 8:39:32 PM
Kiwina directs Ramsey to head first to Minotaur Isle where the Petals will speak with the Purple Duke. He adds that they may continue on the Bridge Isle. Mak and Ayotnom agree. Tsak agrees, but adds that he would like to bury Esmerelda’s remains on the small island near Liontaur Isle where Grovas lair was. Ramsey responds, ”Aye aye Cap’n. Well make for Castle Violet then, unless you prefer another port on Minotaur Isle.”

The subject of the party’s treasure comes up. Ayotnom asks what the party has. Falco goes over the items. (Please tell me someone was keeping track of this.)

Gimp the Imp stands in your midst, having just lifted a minor curse. Tsak gives him a wink, and clarifies that he meant no disrespect by using the term “bloke,” but makes a mental note to not upset a god. Mak asks, "What being that refers to himself as a god would worry about what Tsak said? Is he that insecure about his omni powers? And what good entity sends an agent of evil to do his bidding?" Falco and Elyas agree it seems a bit petty for a god to care about being called a “bloke.”

Gimp laughs as he replies, ”Well, I wouldn't call Lord Gargul insecure. Nor good or evil for that matter. Those kinda’ of limitations only apply to mortal folk. I’m not saying the Boss don’t get his nose out of joint from time to time, but he’s got his reasons. And I think it was more that the word “bloke” seemed a little too casual a way to address the Boss in his presence. I once seen a hero that couldn’t speak for months, and another that had to carry a rock for a long time - just as a reminder to straighten up after their visit with the Lord of Life and Death. Keep making jokes if you want, but I wouldn’t advise it.

“As for your assumption that I am evil, for a mortal you’re a little judgey there Mak. I can’t think of anything I’ve done today that would lead you to think that, but you’re entitled to your opinion. I’ll just chalk it up to you bein’ a noble and all, and encourage you to learn to look past a person’s appearance.

“Anyhoo, no offense meant or taken. Quite the opposite in fact. You should know your group is important to the Big Guy - I wouldn’t be here if you weren’t. He’s expecting great things from the Petals of the Eight Petaled Rose.”

He turns to Ramsey. “Keep an eye on them Ramsey - these guys are goin’ places.”

“Speaking a’ which, I’m late for about a thousand things. Maybe I can get that dead Time Lord to run things back a bit so I can get caught up. Probably not - the Boss don’t like me messen’ with the dead. I’d say see you later, but that’s actually not something you want. I’ll say farewell instead. Or maybe fare-more-carefully.” There is an audible *POP* as the little imp vanishes.

(You will have 5 days of time on the ship. Do you do anything with that time? You’ll be in port next post. Esmerelda might be a little ripe by then - do you do anything to address that. How do you arrive, any preparations?)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday September 7th, 2023 12:07:04 AM
Ayotnom plans to go through the treasure and see if there is anything he wants.

(OOC: I wasn't keeping track; was this ever in an email?)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday September 7th, 2023 12:10:44 AM
Kiwina points out that there is an unguent of timelessness or two among the items left on the boat, if Tsak wants to use one.

As for crafting a wand, he thinks that for a first attempt he will keep things simple -- pass without trace.

(OOC: Unfortunately, BatMark usually handled the treasure. We'll have to fix that.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday September 7th, 2023 8:04:15 AM
(OOC I thought I had used the ungent of timelessness on Esmerelda already, certainly it was my intention to do so at the same time we used it on Rolth.)

Tsak takes no offence from the imp's words, don't shoot the messenger and all that. He goes below decks and takes care to preserve Esmerelda as best he can using the ungent that Kiwina points out to him.

The ranger spends his 5 days helping with the cooking, with sailing the ship, keeping lookout and fishing.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Thursday September 7th, 2023 8:19:30 AM
Mak had the glasses, or goggles as some described them, that helped one see in the night. It was all he had wanted from the treasure horde, but he was also collecting a fair bit of kit and didn't want to see grabby. "Though I could make good use of these, if another wants them I'll give them up readily."

OOC: Mak is over his WBL by the exact amount of those goggles. He does have some extra gold he can put back in the pot to help offset that, but no where near the amount to make him even out.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday September 7th, 2023 11:03:19 AM
Before Gimp vanishes. "Should we just call him Boss like you do? Its a pretty good greeting but also kind of casual, like calling people Boss because you can't remember their names?"

Once this conversation is done Falco will cast Gentle Repose on Esmerelda. "I think I can take care of Esmerelda easier." {ooc: I did not reset my spells with the last rest I am hoping you will let me swap in Gentle Repose for the trip. Falco would clearly know to do that.}

____________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Mark - Arrival at Minotaur Isle
Thursday September 7th, 2023 9:07:20 PM
Just before Gimp the Imp disappears, Falco asks him if anyone else can use the term “Boss” to refer to Lord Gargul. Gimp smiles as he says, “Well, I guess that’s up to you. But be careful what you wish for.”

The trip to Minotaur Isle takes 5 days. The days are a bit cold, but it only rains twice. The seas are a little rough, but Ramsey is to be commended for his food selection - you eat pretty well on the trip. Ramsey will kindly remind Captain Kiwina he needs a couple hundred gold to restore the ship’s cash for future supplies, and to pay the crew.

Tsak keeps busy helping out around the ship. There is some discussion of using Unguent of Timelessness on Esmerelda’s body, but Falco offers to cast Gentle Repose instead.

Kiwian works on crafting a wand of Pass Without Trace.

Ayotnom looks over the treasure (below).

After 5 days at sea, the Rose pulls into the port near Castle Violet on the south end of Minotaur Isle. There are no docks here. Rather, ships weigh anchor and use a smaller boat to reach the shore, either one they carry or they can signal to the shore that transport is required.

Who goes ashore, and what do you do? You know the Purple Duke is most often at Castle Violet, but is occasionally in Imod City or somewhere else.

—-----------------------------------------------------------------
Sounds like maybe Rolth was keeping track of treasure. Below is my best guess at what you found. I may have missed something, so don’t let me know. A few things you already identified, and I figured you identified the rest on your voyage.

1 Potion of Expeditious Retreat
1 Potion of Gaseous Form
1 Kukri +1
1 Composite Short Bow (+2 STR)
1 MWK Kukri
1 Cloak of Elvenkind
1 MWK Thieves Tools
1 Ring of Protection +3
1 Ring of Blinking
1 slotless Cloak of Resistance +4
1 headband of alluring Charisma +4
10,000 gp
Boots of Flying
1 Scroll of Vampiric Touch
Gems worth 10,000 gp
1 Cloak of Resistance +2
1 Sustaining Spoon
1 Adamantine Dagger +2
1 Short Sword +3
1 potion of cure moderate wounds
1 Potion of displacement
1 potion of invisibility
1 Robe of Bones
1 Adamantine Dagger +4
1 Amulet of Natural Armor +3
1 belt of mighty constitution +2
1 cloak of resistance +2,
1 goggles of night,
1 headband of vast intelligence +2
1 spellbook
1 crystal for magic jar
12 onyx gems (25 gp value each)
623 gp
Documents from Nevras’ lair

As you divide up the proceeds, do your best to get everyone at about the same ending wealth. I know Mak needs an item and may be a bit ahead of the rest as he reconciled a previous item. I’m not worried about minor discrepancies.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Friday September 8th, 2023 12:18:47 AM
Ayotnom considers his needs versus the treasure list. (OOC: will try to stake a claim this weekend; sorry)

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Friday September 8th, 2023 8:07:01 AM
Mak stopped Kiwina and then handed Ramsey a small sack of gold. (1000 gp) "Reequip the Rose and use some as a bonus to the crew. Call it hazard pay."

OOC:
I don't want that Adamantine dagger being sold. If no one wants it Mak would like to equip it later when his WBL increases. That being said, someone really needs to get it since it's good against the DR we've been encountering.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Friday September 8th, 2023 9:18:21 AM
Elyas is not interested in much of the loot that was found, and figures they are better off selling most of it. he does spend some time studying the spellbook they took from Nevras during the journey.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday September 8th, 2023 9:54:07 AM
Falco will spend some time reviewing the documents that were taken from Nevaras lair. He is not expecting much and knows he is not as bright as he once was but still it is worth a look. As they go over the loot Falco finds there is not much that he wants. The bow is nice but he is not strong enough.

"We should keep the dagger, it doesn't make sense for me to wield it but it is good to have. I have been saving gold for some big buys so I vote for celling what we don't need."

DM Mark - Arrival at Minotaur Isle
Friday September 8th, 2023 9:13:12 PM
The party looks over their loot, each considering what might be useful.

There are no docks here. Rather, ships weigh anchor and use a smaller boat to reach the shore, either one they carry or they can signal to the shore that transport is required.

Does everyone stay aboard? Who goes ashore, and what do you do? You know the Purple Duke is most often at Castle Violet, but is occasionally in Imod City or somewhere else.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday September 8th, 2023 10:13:02 PM
"We should take the folding boat, Kiwina suggests.

"Also, they won't have expected us, but the Rose is distinctive. No doubt we've been recognized and should expect questions about our missing colleagues."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday September 10th, 2023 11:33:24 AM
Ayotnom says, "The amulet of natural armor and ring of deflection are better than the ones I have. If there are no objections I would claim them and the potion of cure moderate wounds as I have no means to cast healing spells myself. As for the dagger if no one wants to equip it I say we make it another party item and we each float a share of the cost. If no one wants any of the other treasure save for the documents and spellbook which we wizards had been talking about previously I'd be happy to go to the catacombs and sell the lot and then divy up the loot after. With respect to where we are now I should probably go ashore since I am a minotaur."

DM Mark - DM Message
Sunday September 10th, 2023 7:51:52 PM
A few administrative things from your DM.

The next module has been approved for use, so we're ready when you are. I know folks had some things they wanted to accomplish at a couple of the Taur Isles. I want to encourage you to take as much time as you need, but to get these tasks addressed over this next week please.

As for treasure, you already have two "party items" and it has been a mild challenge to make sure everyone records their share of these two items. For something as singular as a magic dagger, it doesn't really seem like a party item. Do you each really have an interest in the dagger? Will you all use it from time to time?

If you have not finished updating your character sheet, get it done.

Finally, you will have a new player joining your group soon.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Monday September 11th, 2023 8:24:51 AM
Mak was very interested in talking to the Purple Duke, though that honorary looked nothing like the butterfly he was named for. The young warrior was also wanting to go to bridge island to arrange for the memorial.

While he was on Minotaur Isle Mak sought to make arrangements for Rolth's memorial as he contacted the appropriate craftsmen that would be needed to erect the modest structure once the land was secured. For that he started with associates of the Purple Duke to contact Bridge Island authorities to arrange for a location for the shrine.

OOC:
I propose we sell Rolth's equipment to pay for the memorial. Perhaps also a bless spell on the reader when you read the inscription on the monument aloud? Make the enchantment permanent so it can be used multiple times per day? Should be enough value in Rolth's gear to pay for that. Also in fine D&D tradition have an item of Rolth's placed inside the monument for safekeeping for when he returns.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Monday September 11th, 2023 8:56:57 AM
Elyas will go witht he group that talks with the Duke. He wants to help make sure that Rolth's memorial is taken care of, but otherwise is eager to continue on before the trail gets cold. Just because Nevras was defeated didn't mean that this was anywhere close ot over yet.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday September 11th, 2023 11:34:42 AM
Falco joins the expedition to the Purple Duke in the folding boat. As the Duke figuratively and literally launched the Petals as a group it seems a proper show of respect.

As to the memorial Focal loves the suggestion of a permeant bless spell being placed on it. It seems fitting the even in death Rolth would support those around him.
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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday September 11th, 2023 8:30:43 PM
Ayotnom agrees with the thoughts on the memorial. He also asks the others "So shall we sell everything except for the amulet, ring, spellbook, documents, potion and dagger? I'll also toss in my lesser items I'm selling and then take my items out of the total to adjust were we are.

DM Mark - The Duke
Monday September 11th, 2023 9:02:59 PM
The Petals pile into the Folding Boat. It extends into a ship 24 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 6 feet deep. It has benches and seating for 5 sets of oars. As the Petals climb down into the folding boat, Ramsey says, ”Oy, just remarkable. I never get tired of seeing that magic boat take shape. Awright lads, go help them out.” At Ramsey’s direction, six of the crew also go with them to help row the boat to shore.

As you come in, you are met by a couple of the Duke’s guards familiar to you. One is Gadin, a young minotaur that helped the Petals in their investigation of a murder on Minotaur Isle. ”Ah, welcome back my friends. I was told The Rose had arrived. The Heroes of Minotaur Isle are always welcome here. How may I be of service?”

The heroes say they have business with the Purple Duke. ”Well, then. You are in luck, the Purple Duke is here in at Castle Violet. I will take you there. As you go Gadin will say he’s heard there is some disagreement between the Duke and the priests on the isle over where some ceremonial item will be. It seems the Duke has prevaliled for now, but you sense some unease about this.

Soon, you arrive at Castle Violet. The Duke, it seems, was entertaining some nobles, but the guards are instructed to bring the Petals in. You are ushered into a grand study. Large plush chairs are here, made for large sized folk. As you enter, you see some servants bringing in some medium sized chairs as well as a small one. Fine finger foods of meat, cheese, fruit and bread are brought in and several flagons of liquid are brought as well. Normal sized cups are added.

The Duke says, ”Ah, the Petals have returned. Welcome. What brings you here? What news? What news? Anything to top vanquishing that dragon over on Liontaur Isle? It seems that some of your group have stayed behind.”

He makes a brief introduction of the Petals to Lord Havenpuf and Lord Jasenwell.

Did all six of you go? Did any of the Petals stay on the ship?

(OOC: Rolth's body and his gear were no where to be found after the visit with Gargul.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday September 11th, 2023 9:53:52 PM
(OOC apologies for not posting on Friday/weekend)

Tsak went aboard with the rest. Prior to the trip he had a look at the treasure and swapped his kukri for the adamantine dagger, the thing is just so shiny.

In response to the Duke Unfortunately m'lord those that stayed behind did so on a, ah, permanent basis if you know what I mean. We wanted to speak to you about erecting a memorial to the our fallen comrade Rolth on Bridge Isle.

(OOC I'll look up the other things tonight and let you know what else I want tomorrow)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday September 11th, 2023 10:03:59 PM
"Your Grace, we come before you with a humble yet heartfelt request. Our comrade, Rolth Niheow, who was known and loved by many across these islands, has fallen while defending us against a dark necromancer and his foul creations." Kiwina pauses to see the response to this news before continuing.

"Rolth was not only a valiant warrior but also a visionary who dreamed of peace and unity among the taurs. In his honor and memory, we would like to build a memorial on Bridge Island. This will not only pay tribute to his sacrifice but also serve as a beacon of hope, reminding us all of the dream he held dear - a dream of harmony and cooperation among our diverse kind.

"I hope you will support our attempt to ensure that Rolth's legacy lives on, inspiring future generations to work towards the peaceful coexistence he envisioned. Your Grace, we humbly request your blessing and assistance in making this memorial a reality, a fitting tribute to a hero whose dream was nothing short of a brighter, unified future for our beloved islands. We also request that you relay this news to the liontaurs and centaurs, for you are able to do so more quickly than we are."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+6=14 ;
Monday September 11th, 2023 10:06:23 PM
(Kiwina's attempt at diplomacy is a 14, for what it's worth.)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+7=21 ;
Tuesday September 12th, 2023 9:44:31 AM
Falco nods at Kiwina's words and interjects at the end.

"Sir, you helped set us on this path which has enriched our lives greatly though it is not without risk. I hope that you will see fit to support us in this endeavor as Rolth as a vital member of the team and the Taur Isles are lesser from his loss."

{Diplomacy: 21}

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Tuesday September 12th, 2023 11:17:57 AM
Elyas agrees with the others.

"Without Rolth I don't think we would have been able to manage the new connections between the taur races. He was always the most outspoken supporter of the unification of the islands even when it looked impossible. It will forever be his legacy to have brokered those relationships, and he should be memorialized for it

DM Mark - The Duke, et al
Tuesday September 12th, 2023 10:11:47 PM
The party relates the news that Rolth has died, and ask that a memorial to him and dedicated to Tauric unity be erected on Bridge Island.

The Purple Duke is silent for a long moment. When he speaks, he does not sound like himself. He does not move as he croaks, ”Havenpuf, Jasenwell - leave us. You too.” That last part was directed at his guards. Lords Havenpuf and Jasenwell seem a bit miffed at the abrupt dismissal. The guards seem perplexed - indeed it seems odd that such a personage as the Purple Duke would be left unguarded. ”GO!” the Purple Duke barks!

Once the two lords and the four guards have left, the Purple Duke collapses in his chair, clearly distraught at the news. ”How? How could this have happened? I am sorry for this loss to the Taur Isles. Rolth was indeed a spokesperson, not just for your group but for all the Taurs as well. This is indeed a loss.

“You said another was lost - who was that?” As the party tells him it was Wil, he responds. ”Oh, well that’s too bad as well, I guess. That guy was weird. He really made a scene on Liontaur Isle I was told. But Rolth….”

After he is able to collect himself, he responds ”Yes, now a memorial. That seems like a proper response. Yes, yes. On Bridge Island you say? Well, I would rather have it here. And I suppose the Council on Taur Island would want the same. So I guess Bridge Island makes sense in a way. And yes, we must inform the others. Come with me.”

The Purple Duke almost leaps from his chair and throws open the door as he strides out. The two Lords look puzzled, but do not follow. The four guards fall in behind the Petals as they follow the Purple Duke. You cross a couple of grand rooms and a long hallway, and then past some more guards down a staircase. Those guards look ready to stop the Petals, but the Duke waives them aside.

Once you descend the stairs, you pass through a locked door to enter a large, heavily guarded room. Before you is one of the mirrors the Petals brought back. The Duke orders the guards out, and you are alone with him and the large floor mirror.

He touches the frame and the mirror changes from the Duke's reflection to two different images side by side in the large mirror. One is a centaur in a grove of trees, and another is a liontaur in a stone room with sunlight streaming in. The light from both is brighter than the torch light in this room, and it seems odd to have the room made brighter from a mirror.

As you wait for the other Taur Leaders to appear, the Duke says, ”The priestly class here on Taur Island insisted this mirror remain in Imod City. It took some careful and … not careful persuasion, but the Taur Mirror is here under my control.”

Soon, Lead Stallion Pelonius and Harken Sandifur, Chief of the Sandifur Clan each step from the mirror into the room you are in. Soon, the Petals relate what they told the Duke. Pelonius and Harken are more in control of their emotions, but still affected by Rolth’s loss.

Pelonius says, ”Domi be praised that you all survived.”

The three leaders discuss the Petals' request, but quickly agree to fund and oversee whatever monument the Petals want. Harken Sandifur adds, ”Indeed, Rolth was larger than life for my people, but I knew him well enough that he would not want an ostentatious monument. What do you have in mind? What do you think will best serve as a reminder of what all of you accomplished for Tauric unity? This may be in honor of Rolth, but I will only agree to something that clarifies he was part of a team so it must honor that team as well.” The other leaders nod in agreement.

Do you have further specifications? Other requests? Is there anything you want from these leaders, unusually assembled here in one place?

If there is nothing further, they will eventually invite the Petals to leave while the three drift into other topics.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday September 12th, 2023 11:16:06 PM
"I do not think Rolth would have wanted anything excessive. But it should be clear that all are welcome there, and it should support his quest for solidarity among the taurs." Kiwina suggests a small site with art, whether a statue or inscription in stone. Perhaps as simple as, Domi is leading us down this path of unity and a return to noble grace with another inscription to Rolth's memory. He asks if there is means of communication with Bridge Island as well, or if the Petals need to go there to make arrangements for a site.

OOC:

Loot:

I added the list of loot provided in the 9/7 DM post to the list already on the Loot Sheet. Look at line 141. There were some items from the beholder fight already on the sheet, and I have made my best guess as to what was duplicated. Some descriptions were different, and it might be easiest to delete the beholder items and go with the DM list -- except some beholder items were already claimed. I suggest folks make their claims to the gear on the Loot Sheet here.

Some memorial options:

I think Mak suggested a memorial where a bless would be cast on those who read the inscription. The cost of a use-activated or continuous spell effect item is 2000 x spell level x caster level. The craft wondrous item feat prerequisite is being a 3rd level caster. So this could add a few thousand gold.

We might be able to have a similar impact through the use of a hallow spell, which can be cast in combination with specific other spells, including bless. In this case, the bless would affect visitors to the memorial while they were at the memorial for a game-year. The hallow would have to be recast annually to maintain the secondary spell effect, but I think its own effects keep going. Cost is 1,000 gp, plus 1,000 gp per level of the spell to be included in the hallowed area; more if we pay someone else to cast the spells (Rolth followed Domi, and Falco the Warper-Sar).

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 12:07:10 AM
Ayotnom says, "I agree. Rolth's memorial should be a testament to unity among our peoples."

(OOC: Selling loot by me will probably be this weekend so a few more days to claim things)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 12:53:25 AM
Tsak follows along with the party. The ideas for the memorial sound fitting and he doesn't see the need to add anything. As for help from the tauric leaders, would they know anything about the town the petals are travelling to next? What was the name of the blasted place? Tsak wracks his brains but comes up short.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 12:03:26 PM
Falco waits for Mak to speak, as it was his idea, but if he does not will talk about the permeant spell on the monument to bolster those who visit. He feels it sends the correct message, either way he does respond beyond that.

"While not a Taur I am committed to the same unity and seeing the unity of thought from leaders such as yourselves is important. Simple words of unity in Rolth's name going to the people from leaders goes a long way in my estimation."

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 2:46:34 PM
Mak always felt out of place in the isles as one of the noble races amid a group striving to reach that status. The reality was that Mak felt no different being a member of that class, but it did make him want to take a back seat in the politics of the region to let others, those with more invested, to engage in the actual work of diplomacy.

So, Mak was satisfied to remain in the background while those of proper lineage handled the business of the isles, such as it was.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 8:40:41 PM
Ayotnom is sad that Wil and Rolth are gone. He thought it was kismet that his coming saw the group have one of each taur but now with Rolth gone they are one race down and Wil well he wasn't dead and he may have been quirky but at least he kept things interesting.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 8:54:12 PM
Kiwina tells Ayotnom that there were times when the group had two minotaur, and times when it had none. "It's not the same. We've been lucky to have non-taurs who will advance taur-kind."

DM Mark - The Duke, et al
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 11:57:48 PM
The Petals offer several suggestions to the three leaders of the Taur Isles for an appropriate memorial. There is some discussion and what words to add, and Falco suggests a permanent enchantment of some sort that would bless those that visit. They like Kiwina’s idea of a Hallow Spell that would bless those that visit. The Purple Duke will ensure the minotaur priests will visit the site annually to renew the spell. These three leaders listen carefully, asking a question or
two here and there.

Tsak asks if the leaders know anything about a village named Willsden in the Blackbird Forest, or the nearby town of Cresthaven (info from the materials found in Nevras’ house.) Lead Stallion Pelonius says she has heard of Blackbird Forest, and she will ask the centaurs what they may know and get that information to the Petals.

The leaders eventually say that they have things to discuss beyond the memorial and let the Petals know their representatives will be in touch further. The Purple Duke will tell his guards to see to Petal's needs before he returns to Pelonius and Harken.

You are led upstairs to wait for the Duke.
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The Purple Duke will host the Petals for dinner that night. He says that Harken would like to speak to the Petals later, which the Duke will arrange. Something about a visitor - he’s not sure.

The three leaders are working with their people to create a memorial honoring the Rolth. (Your DM will need to think about this, and I’ll share what will be done in tomorrow’s post.)

He also shares some notes that Pelonius sent through the mirrors, saying she regrets the information is limited.

The Petals may rest in luxury at Castle Violet, or may have other tasks to attend to.
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The message from Pelonius relates the following:

Blackbird Forest sits to the South of the Culverwood, though it is not really part of that wood. It is not thought to be a sentient wood as the Culverwood is, but some consider Blackbird Forest to be haunted. There are many superstitions and rumors about Blackbird Forest, and some seem to contradict others though none are considered reliable.

Sitting between Asildur and Izen, Blackbird Forest is technically part of Asildur, though in reality it is not governed by that nation. Izen makes no claim to Blackbird Forest.

There is a coastal city named Cresthaven. No one has heard of Wilsden.
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(Please do your best to get the treasure and wealth distributed.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday September 14th, 2023 1:30:50 AM
Tsak shows his gratitude for the local knowledge about Blackbird Forest with a nod. He'd probably smile more often but gratuitously showing his fangs often has the opposite of the desired effect.
Other than that he retires to wherever the petals are sent and tries to straighten himself up as best as possible before the feast with its resulting unavoidable side-dish of politics.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday September 14th, 2023 10:00:57 AM
Falco thanks the leaders and is happy to relax and wait for the meal that evening. Thinking about food he considers the items they have collected and decided to keep the Sustaining Spoon. Since becoming a beast folk he finds he is far less fussy about his food and having a convenient source around is always handy.

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Thursday September 14th, 2023 2:12:08 PM
Elyas prepares for the evening and tries to look more presentable. Without Rolth the group will likely need ot field a lot more questions and political information than they used to.

Elyas pours over the note from Pelonius in the time before the meal. A haunted forest? that could be interesting. Conflicting rumors about the place make it more interesting. maybe someone is trying to keep people out and spread the idea it was haunted. maybe there is some other dark magic involved. Maybe sentient woods. Or sometimes haunted just means haunted.

DM Mark - The Duke, et al
Thursday September 14th, 2023 8:00:54 PM
The dinner with the Duke is pleasant. The food is OK, leaning toward a fair amount of meat with a few vegetables here and there. It is expertly cooked, but minotaur food is something of an acquired taste.

After dinner, a guard appears. ”Um, er, excuse me sir. The, well, there are some people here. I was told there would be only one, but there are actually two. One is the liontaur you expected, and the other one is … small.”

The Duke replies, ”Well, that was much faster than I anticipated. Please send them in.”

Then he addressed the Petals. ”It seems there was some concern that since your group represent all of the taurs in a way, that a representative from the liontaurs was needed. Harkin said he was aware of a possible candidate. Evidently that candidate has a traveling companion. I’m afraid I know little more at this time, so we are all in for a bit of a surprise.”

The Duke has servants bring two more chairs, one large for a liontaur, and the other small like Falco uses.

Soon two figures are escorted in - a liontaur and what appears to be a bipedal badger.

(Please get the treasure decided upon by the weekend so my coDM can start afresh Monday.)

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Thursday September 14th, 2023 8:14:33 PM
Elyas moves his chair over to help make room for the new chairs

He is quick to greet the newcomer, as having a new face on the team is a very welcome change from the losses that they have spent a lot of time discussing

"Well hello there! please join us. what are your names?

He is unsure of course if the badger can talk or is possibly an animal companion, so addresses the both of them equally.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+9=29 ;
Thursday September 14th, 2023 8:15:41 PM
Kiwina ponders the information from the centaurs, seeing if it jogs any memories of things he's heard or read. (Know geography = 29) If not, they may have to look about at Cresthaven to find Wllsden.

He takes some time while they are at Castle Violet to see if the dryad Cassia is about. Whether he finds her or not, he is back for dinner.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday September 14th, 2023 8:24:03 PM
(OOC: I'm going to post the items for sale in the catacombs either Friday or Saturday at the latest; I can probably give a rough estimate then and then depending on how fast the sale goes get the official proceeds distributed so people can buy things)

Ayotnom says, "You know it is funny but it seems like everytime our group has an opening almost immediately someone comes along to fill it. When I joined I took over for another minotaur named Son Imod. Imod himself dropped me off and then spirited Son Imod away. Rolth passes and Wil goes off to do his own thing and we find ourselves with another Liontaur and an anthropomorphic badger. I'm Ayotnom Ogini by the way. Who might you be?"

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Thursday September 14th, 2023 8:35:37 PM
A Liontaur with what looks like aged white fur and a pure mane walks in, something is extremely unsettling about his looks... He is wearing a mithril shirt and a cloak, with a clasp of what looks like a flower. He has a quiver on each side of his waist with a morningstar hanging from the saddlebags frame mounted over his lower back. It finally hits you, whats wrong that is, his leg muscles of his left hind leg, are reversed and the biceps and triceps have traded locations. Very unsettling, but it seems to bother him not at all.
As he gets closer, the aged fur stays aged, but your estimate of his actual age is a whole lot less and ancient, almost just the opposite.
He gives a bow, "Good evening, smells like dinner was pretty good. Glad we stuffed our faces in a few minutes between all of the moving around today.
Oh, I'm Beech, Son of Aztyr. It seems Harken and she put their heads together and decided our presence was needed. As to why, I'm sure we'll be told..."

Highlight to display spoiler: { Beeches muscles move about randomly, but have no hindrance to him, it's his bloodline }

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 31 (T17, FF26) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday September 14th, 2023 9:00:10 PM
from outside as the two newcomers are being introduced you hear in a whispered, but not quiet voice." See! He did it again, you can't tell me they aren't making fun of my size. That other one actually patted me ON THE HEAD! If your mother hadn't threatened to teleport me to that place again and leave me alone..." At which point the two guests are ushered in.
The Liontaur speaks his piece while the Badgerkin just smiles while he waits his turn. ( Good god there are ALOT of teeth in that tiny mouth). Panzer appears to be a man shaped Honey Badger. He has fur, a tail, whiskers and the teeth of a honey badger, but his paws are much closer to hands and feet than to animal paws. His fur is fairly thick but his hide seems loose. He wears sturdy traveling clothes and over those he wearsa set of Full Plate armor that is the Matte black of Adamantine. The hilts of many knives poke from sheathes on his belt and across his back. His cloak is also held in place by a Moonflower pin.
" Hi, my name is Panzer Braun. I know how to mine and engineer things, and how to eliminate a thieves guild. I am known for making bad decisions at a moments notice. The good news is I have survived all of them so far."
Panzer will shake any hands that are offered and from his grip you can tell he is strong. You can also tell he doesn't flaunt his strength by trying to crush your hands and this makes you think he was mostly playing at the conversation you overheard on his way in.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday September 14th, 2023 11:07:05 PM
Tsak looks up from his conversation with Mak as the guard announces the arrival of two new people.

When the liontaur and badger walk in he rises and crosses the room to greet them, shaking their hands in turn.

Welcome Beech, and Panzer, my name is Tsak. Our birdman here is Falco and the one with a mouthful of lamb pie is Mak. Please join us.

Tsak sits back down and looks to the Duke who he is sure will have some speechifying to do.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday September 15th, 2023 11:09:02 AM
Falco's large avian eyes bulge as he sees Panzer and he rushes over.

"Another beastfolk, how amazing and look at the fur instead of feathers." He looks eye to eye with the badger and gives a little bow. "Falco Ambersier, cleric of the Warper-sar and climber of rigging, a pleasure to meet you both." He nodes to the liontaur as well.

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Friday September 15th, 2023 9:37:24 PM
Panzer greets all of his new companions and takes the offered chair to see why Beech's mother thought that they should become associated with this group of adventurers. So far it was pretty cool. They had a group name, they seemed to work as a team and they all seemed to get along. All decidedly good traits for an adventuring group. From what he gathered of their speech so far they represented the Taur races? He wondered what that was about but figured it would be revealed in time. Probably why they were hanging out with all these High muckety-muck Taurs with guards and mirrors and stuff.
He turned his gaze to the important figure at the front of the room that had introduced them. He had so far missed the persons name and rank.

DM Mark - New Faces!
Saturday September 16th, 2023 1:57:05 AM
Kiwina seeks out the dryad Cassia. He learns that while she usually inhabited the gardens, it seems she needed to leave on some task. While they know she is gone, they know not where.

Kiwina ponders what he knows of Blackbird Forest and its environs. Unfortunately, few know much about Blackbird Forest. The nearby Blackbird lake has been important from time to time, but the Forest remains a bit of a mystery. (The DM is not really prepared to try to research and summarize info about Blackbird Lake. Info is scant on the Forest.)

At dinner, the Petals are quick to welcome these guests.

Ayotnom comments on how it seems when one of the Petals leaves, there is soon a replacement. The Purple Duke replies, ”Well, my esteemed Ayotnom, heroes in the Wold gain a certain reputation. There are many that aspire to be heroes themselves, and others that already are but are seeking the right group that will allow them to make a difference in the Wold. So it should not surprise you that other may seek you out from time to time so they could add their strength to yours to accomplish noble deeds.”

Beech the liontaur and Pander the badger beastfolk introduce themselves. Beech seems a bit off, perhaps some childhood injury has altered his body. Panzer seems a bit sensitive to comments about his size, but both seem affable and at ease.

At the mention of Aztyr, the Purple Duke’s seems to recognize the name. ”Aztyr, now that is a name I’ve not heard in a while. One of the Wold’s heroes, if I recall. Indeed, if you come at her behest, that is a good sign.

“Who am I? Well, I am surprised you have not heard of me. I am the Purple Duke, leader of the noble caste here on Minotaur Isle.

“As to why you two are here? Well, perhaps you are not aware of the exploits of the Petals of the Eight Petaled Rose. They have been instrumental in saving the Taur Isles from a number of threats. But perhaps most importantly, they have served as a symbol for tunic unity.

“Each of the tunic races was created by Imod to represent certain aspects special to the minotaurs, centaurs, and liontaurs. There has always been a healthy competition among the taurs. But for some, this had devolved into an unhealthy racial bias and strife. Indeed, here on Minotaur Isle a fledgling liontaur community was established with my encouragement. A minotaur was killed, and the Petals here were able to determine that in fact it was a group of minotaurs that did the killing and tried to frame the liontaurs to stir up hatred against them.

“I am sure they can share with you their exploits and accomplishments.

“But, on the subject of tauric unity, Harken was troubled at the loss of the liontaur member of this group, and a human priest as well. I suspect he had heard of Beech through Aztyr, and thought that might a good fit. And certainly, Panzer’s presence can only benefit the group and round them out. So I suppose it is at the request of the rulers of the Tauric Isles that these to might join the Petals. As for what next, I do not know. But the Petals seem to have an idea about where they are headed. Imod has guided they thus far, and we trust still has his hand in this.

“Now, you Petals wanted a memorial to Rolth on Bridge Island, and we will see to that though it will take some time.

“Where are you off to next? I understand that you were recently in Dirt City - not a place I would recommend, so perhaps a good place to be back from then, eh?”

[i]You can wrap up anything you need to here, but we would like to move the party on towards the next module. Thanks for working to get the loot distribution addressed. We will be switching DMs Monday, and moving in the new mod.[/b]

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Saturday September 16th, 2023 10:41:22 AM
"Never had much reason to explore Black Bird Forest when I was growing up, what with the Lake and access to Liontaur Isle to explore. I was even allowed to take out the Silver Swan to motor about the lake to help with the exploring.
Oh, I'll catch you all up, just a bit. I grew up in a fortress on the edge of BBL. It was dropped there from the shadowlands after the Laker's cleared it out. Mom still lives there, but spends a few days a week on Liontaur Isle as one of the tribal elders for the tribe she grew up in.
She's also often called upon by the clergy to perform her role as one of the few High Priests, so even in retirement she's not very retired."
Beech handles the Holy Symbol of Alemi about his neck and glances at the drop of liquid in it's center....
"Sorry, sometimes I get distracted, I can understand why both Harken and my mom wished me to be here, and since leaving a friend behind, I can also understand sending along Panzer he's a bit rough around the edges, but I like him well enough. And until we get all caught up in recent history, I know I'll be following the lead of others.
Oh, one more little thing. It's a bad habit I picked up from Mom, don't ask for "Party Favors" unless you want something to go boom.

Highlight to display spoiler: { We never ended up in the Forest it was all about the Lake in BBL game}

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Saturday September 16th, 2023 12:58:27 PM
"We're actually looking for a town in that area called Wilsden. Don't know who Wil is, or why he had his den there. Haven't been able to learn anything about it so far, so we'll be trying to find out more as we get closer."

Kiwina thanks the Purple Duke for his help and for dinner. To himself, he reflects that while minotaur food may be an acquired taste, it is better than waving a piece of meat at a fire and calling it cooked.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Sunday September 17th, 2023 10:15:09 PM
Elyas greets both of the newcomers, but let's them tell their stories instead of trying to fit in his own information. They both sound like they have quite the story to tell and elyas us happy to have them join the group.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday September 17th, 2023 11:34:18 PM
Ayotnom says, "We go where the clue from Grovas led us and the Wold and Dirt City are better off for it."

Ayotnom then tells of what they did and learned within the parameters of the agreement they signed.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday September 18th, 2023 5:48:36 AM
Tsak's ears pick up when Beech mentions 'party favors' that go boom. He files it away as a conversation to be had later, could prove interesting.

He grabs another glass of mead and moves onto a cured meats and cheese platter that has caught his eye.

It is indeed good to be done with Dirt City your Grace. But we still have loose ends to tie up as we unravel the mess that Grovas left behind. The necromancer we dealt with in Dirt City was a nasty piece of work, so we'll be exercizing caution as we continue to move forward.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday September 18th, 2023 9:40:33 AM
Falco shudders at the mention of Dirty City. [b} "That place needs a good cleaning I think, more then the Petals could handle/ Ah, well." [/b] He looks at the new commers. {b] "I guess, like a rose, when one petal falls another grows we are glad for the company. Do you know your way around boats? Ours is are primary home." [/b]

Before the team heads out again Falco will take some time to do some shopping. It is no good for an adventure to travel without some ration, a bed roll and the like. He is sure he had them at one point but they have slipped off.
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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday September 18th, 2023 10:24:51 PM
"I don't know how Dirt City could enforce that agreement outside of their borders," Kiwina observes. There was no Oathbound to witness the agreement, no geas placed. He still doesn't break it.

DM Dominik - A hero's work is never done
Monday September 18th, 2023 10:43:18 PM
Beech relays what he knows about the area around Black Bird Forest, which unfortunately was not much, and gives some history to the group about his mother.

Kiwina questions about the location known as Wilsden. Kiwina seems pleased withe food offering even if it is an acquired taste.

Elyas listens eagerly to their new companions.

Ayotnom tells the story of their trip to Dirt City, atleast what he is allowed to say.

Tsak seems intrigued about Beech's party favors, making a mental note to ask him about that later. He backs up Ayotnom's stories, adding that the group has to be careful in their next steps.

Falco recoils at the mention of Dirty City and comments that it needs a good cleaning. He asks their new partners if they are comfortable around boats.
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The Purple Duke asks how long the Petals are planning on staying before heading out? What information is leading them to Wilsden?

The night and the meal carry on. There is plenty of opportunity for small talk and getting to know each other. Eventually the Purple Duke excuses himself and invites the others to continue on and enjoy themselves. He informs them they are welcome to stay at the Castle Violet as long as they need.

The next morning, Beech and Panzer are shown to The Rose and their new quarters. Ramsay informs Captain Kiwina that the crew are ready to leave whenever they want.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday September 18th, 2023 10:55:46 PM
Assuming they are allowed to share Nevras's documents he shows them to the Purple Duke.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 12:37:58 AM
As things wind down so does Tsak. Before imbibing too much he takes himself off to bed to get a good sleep.

Tsak takes the opportunity of being in a town to find some digging implements, a hoe and a spade. He plans to stop at the island where Grovas' lair is and bury Esmerelda there before they head off to Wilsden.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 12:42:41 AM
Panzer has little knowledge of boats, other than he is a walking anchor. Probably need to see about that sometime soon.
" Are you SURE you want to go near one of the Wold's awakened forests? No good can come of it, mark my words."

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 8:46:42 AM
"No, I'm never sure it is a good idea to stick our noses in some of the spots we've gone into before. Probably wasn't a great plan to go chasing down a rainbow dragon, or go messing with a necromancer in Dirt City, or breaking into a beholder warehouse... but we still do it because someone has to. We can't leave a powerful necromancer to consolidate power, even if it means some risk to ourselves.

Elyas smiles at Panzer
"Still want to join our crew?

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 10:06:18 AM
Falco moves to slap Panzer on the back finding it night to be able to see someone eye to eye for a change.

"The boats not so bad, we have a crew and a lot of us have some skill. I look to keep lookout in the rigging, its relaxing. As for sticking our beaks in, its kind of comes with the territory. You look like you an handle yourself in a pinch. "

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 12:22:32 PM
Beech, looks to Panzer, "I know the forest maybe Awakened, but that doesn't mean it's out to kill us. At least not without the help of, did you say, a Necromancer? If that's the case, we can end up facing most anything....
Mom mentioned a Zombie Landshark in one of her stories, that was bad enough, but just as it died... for the second time, it then exploded releasing a disease. At least that's how she told it, she said she heard it at the Giggling Ghost, so you never can tell if you're getting the actual truth there..."
Beech seems to be getting more comfortable, but he's watching to make sure Panzer is fitting in as well....

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 1:48:28 PM
To Elyas, Panzer says " Sure at least you have the right attitude that someone has to do it and the mindset and ability to punch whatever it is in the face when it turns out that going looking for trouble was indeed a bad idea. Like I said, I excel at bad ideas and surviving them. That thieves guild I mentioned, Beech and his friends were having issuew with it because it was more of an assassins guild than a thieves guild. When I asked them if they had tried just killing the person threatening them they just stared at me. Turns out that lady needed a good killing to get her attention. Once you had her attention she whined like most bad guys hat realize they have just lost. When we turned her into the law after dragging her through her own guild as we destroyed it room by room she was begging for the guards to take her away from us,"
To Falco he says " Oh I think life on a ship will be fine. I just have to make sure I can stay afloat when it comes to being in water. My armor may have other ideas."

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 2:23:02 PM
Mak had been mourning aboard the Rose for a bit and when he decided to return he was in full regalia. The average height man was slim, with black chainlink armor and a purple and yellow tabard with the Ebonblade family mark upon it. Over his shoulder was a pack he was known to carry and at his hip the black rapier his family was named for. On his face he wore a pair of purple tinted glasses that he kept adjusting with his gloved hands. No where was the bow he'd come to be known to carry, but his quiver was there and full as it hung on his back.

"I hear we are going home." Mak said to the petals. "We should watch out for plants."

DM Dominik - A hero's work is never done
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 8:49:09 PM
Ayotnom attempts to show the letters that they discovered from Nevras's house.

Tsak eventually calls it a night. He makes plans to give a proper send off to Esmerelda.

Panzer cautions the group about traveling to a sentient forest. He also tells a story touting his abilities.

Elyas comments about different adventures they have been on, but many of the non-party people look at him weird as he talks.

Falco is relishing being among someone his own size and reassures Panzer that the boat is safe.

Beech is relays a story that his mom had told him, unsure how true it actually is.

Mak takes his time to mourn the loss of his companions. He decides the return to the group in full regalia.
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The Purple Duke seems confused when Ayotnom shows him the papers, "Those are blank. What is this supposed to be?" The problem is compounded when Elyas starts to talk about to their adventures in Dirt City. The Purple Duke has a perplexed look on his face, "What was that? Did you forget words for a moment?" . He turns to his attendant, "Its not just me, correct? That was garble of sounds?" to which the attendant would nod his head in agreement. Panzer and Beech would also have heard a garble of sounds after the mention of the rainbow dragon before hearing clearly, "We can't leave a powerful necromancer to consolidate power, even if it means some risk to ourselves" . {OOC: Think an adult from Charlie Brown} The rest of the party had no trouble understanding Elyas. Clearly the terms of the contract prohibit any mention of the beholder or Nevras operating in Dirt City.
Mak greets the group in full regalia and tries to confirm what the parties next destination is?

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 10:29:29 PM
Beech, looks to the Duke, "Even with the Magic's I have running, I couldn't understand a word of anything between Rainbow Dragon and a Necromancer."
He turns to Panzer, "Sort of like how I tuned out 90% of we need to respect The Culverwood that the others always seemed to spout. I was willing to ignore the Wood, if it'd ignore me, but they didn't like my solution when the Wood acted up....."
Having had a long day, Beech covers his mouth as he yawns...

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 10:34:57 PM
Ayotnom says, "Apparently there was some magic in that ole document we signed before we left Dirt City. I still thought we were headed to that place called Wilsden or are we visiting the rest of the Taur Isles first?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 11:12:33 PM
Kiwina asks the Duke when the memorial to Rolth will be ready to be dedicated. He thinks they should return for the ceremony, but also recognizes that work on the memorial may take some time.

He is not surprised at Tsak's request to go to "their" island to bury Esmerelda. Tsak made that request while they were still in Dirt City. It was important and needn't take long.

To Mak, he says, "Wilsden is home?"

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 8:59:11 AM
Panzer makes his way around the ship learning some of the basic tasks from the crew so that he isn't totally useless when they get underway. Beside that he tries to learn what he can about their present quest, but apparently some points of it can not be discussed.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 9:49:03 AM
"Close enough. It's in Aisildur." Mak said in response to Kiwina. "As for communication, it was clearly in the contract that we be allowed to speak of these matters to the Taur Council." Mak then tried what the others had tried. Perhaps he was the only one authorized for such communication.

OOC:
Mak read over and passed a skill check on that contract. We were supposed to be able to clearly communicate all that happened to the Taur Council. If they've misrepresented themselves Mak intends to tell the council that the Prince hasn't acted in good faith and shouldn't be trusted.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 9:56:26 AM
Falco finds the whole communication issue unreasonably funny chuckling as he shakes his head. "Yeah, Dirt City needs a good cleaning but not by us I think.*

Back at the boat Falco takes the time to show Panzer around and interduce him the the various crew members. After a bit he excuses himself to by some minor supplies in town. (ooc: minor supplies that will show up when I finish my new character sheet, just food and what not.)

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 9:30:54 PM
Kiwina helps Ramsey make sure everything is ready.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 11:47:46 PM
Ayotnom asks, "Wilsden is home to what?"

DM Dominik - A hero's work is never done
Thursday September 21st, 2023 12:13:29 AM
Beech doesn't much concerned about the miscommunication. He starts to feel the effects of the long day.

Ayotnom chalks it up to the contract. He asks the group where their next destination is.

Kiwina asks about the memorial. He thinks the group should head to the Island to bury Esmeralda. He asks Mak about home.

Panzer takes time to familiarize himself with the various aspects of sailing, hoping to make himself useful. He questions what the next mission is but finds some of the details are not for him to know.

Mak responds to Kiwina question. He wonders about the contract they signed and its details.

{OOC: The beholder was not considered essential knowledge, in fact you were expressly told not to mention it. You are able to talk about the necromancer to the council. As for the papers, I was too hasty. The papers were not blank, just any mention of any people or of the Houses in Dirt City, excluding Nevras, was missing.}

Falco finds the humor in the situation, furthering his belief about Dirt City. He helps Panzer get acquainted with the boat and the crew before excusing himself for a supply run.

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The Purple Duke was equal parts fascinated and worried about the letters and the discovery of the activities of Nevras and Achtoom. He asks the Petals what they plan on doing with this new information. He informs Kiwina that it will take a couple weeks to get everything together, he promises not to have the memorial without them.

The crew take Captain Kiwina's orders very seriously and do their best to show Panzer the ropes. Ramsay looks for confirmation from the group what their next destination is, once everyone is abroad and ready to leave.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday September 21st, 2023 12:23:09 AM
Tsak explains to Ramsay the plan to travel to Wilsden via the small island where they defeated an enemy that had abducted a child. Tsak isn't too sure about this magic stuff that is somehow affecting not what people say, but what others hear. He tries to keep the description tangential but figures since Ramsay had sailed there he would be able to figure it out.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday September 21st, 2023 10:04:10 AM
Some quick shopping nets Falco ten hard rations and a bed room which he normally keeps on the boat, only planning to bring them out if there is a need. He doesn't get too involved in where they are going next , the loss of two friends, well one friend and one associate, has him at a bit of a loss. He has an idle thought Maybe something will attack us so i know what to do with myself.

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Thursday September 21st, 2023 10:13:22 AM
Elyas makes his preparations to leave again, and spends the night on the Rose. He does not have much he needs to do and is ready to see where this adventure takes him next.

He agrees that Wilsden should be the next stop

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Thursday September 21st, 2023 11:59:36 AM
Beech, finds a place to sleep on board the ship, he'd been on barges and of course the steam powered Silver Swan, but never before a wind driven ship. He already knew the big no no, but he would listen and remember, or at least try to remember all that was discussed...
As he passed Panzer one of the times of many that most likely occurred, [n]"Well, our new group seems to be able to make decisions at least."[/b] He doesn't elaborate if anyone over heard the comment.
He will mention in the morning, "Ok, So, you returned from Dirt City, one of mom's friends was from there I think, something that can't be verbalized or probably even written about, but also a Necromancer, whom I take it is the lead we are following to Black Bird Forrest, and a village called Wilsden? Do I have this generally correct? And the Necromancer is a target, to kill that is, not someone to be making a deal with?
Oh, another thought... wait, let me change that... Another issue we can discuss, it was mentioned to me, it might be useful for a group, working together, on things such as we are planning, that we might want to be able to communicate without being over heard. I currently do not have the spell, It would require a scroll for each person who wanted to be part of and I could make it Permanent. Telepathic Bond. It's something you can think over and if as a group we decide, we can figure out how to pay for the costs.... Highlight to display spoiler: { 12,500g each person/being if smart enough linked}
Beech will search for the galley, he can put his abilities to use at least....

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday September 21st, 2023 6:48:16 PM
Panzer spends as much tie on the Rose as he can, getting accustomed to the ship and how it moves beneath him. He makes his gear ready for the sea as well. He waterproofs and saltproofs where he can.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday September 21st, 2023 7:52:49 PM
Kiwina makes sure the crew shows their new passengers to the quarters that Rolth and Wil are no longer using. And he asks what duties they're fit to take onboard while they're with Ramsey. Not that any of the Petals regularly crew, but all are able to pitch in at need.

He takes time himself for a quick trip into town -- including to the Catacombs if they are accessible. (And retconned not to delay things if possible.)

"To the island where we fought Grovas, Ramsey," Kiwina directs. ". . . And that is Unity Island, not Rainbow Rose Island," he tells Mak. "From there we'll sail for Cresthaven. I assume you've made sure we're as well provisioned as usual." Kiwina knew Ramsey took pride in maintaining the Rose, so had no doubt they were ready.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday September 21st, 2023 10:47:23 PM
Ayotnom returns to the rose and practices some fencing forms.

DM Dominik - A hero's work is never done
Thursday September 21st, 2023 11:41:33 PM
Tsak informs Ramsay of the travel plans.

Falco does some quick shopping. He hopes something comes up to take his mind off the loss of his companions.

Elyas agrees the next stop should be Wilsden.

Beech recaps what he can remember from the previous night about the adventure so far. He also inquires if the party would be interested in a group permanent spell.

Panzer prepares to set sail upon the Rose.

Kiwina visits the Catacombs. Once back on the ship, orders Ramsay to set sail for Unity Island and then to Cresthaven. He asks Ramsay if the ship and crew are prepared, though he expects they are.

Ayotnom works to keep his skill sharp.
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Ramsay responds to Captain Kiwina, "Aye aye, Sir. The Rose is prepped for sail as per normal protocols." He turns and begins shouting directions at various crew members. The sails billow out and the anchor drawn, The Rose sets sail. First stop is at Unity Island. As the party disembark from the ship, Ramsay asks if the crew may come as well. He says, "The crew would also like to pay respects to a fellow crew member." If granted, most of the crew join them, a few stay back for precautionary reasons.
{OOC: Feel free to describe the ceremony that you preform.}
The party and crew return to the ship and set sail for Cresthaven. The travel is several days. The party eventual makes there was to a small village on the outskirts of the Blackbird Forest, Cresthaven. The town is lively with fishers, farmers, and others trading in a local market. The people seem to be friendly, although some of the larger members of the party get second glances. The town has an administrative building, 2 inns, 3 taverns, several shops and an array of households.

How would you like to proceed?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday September 22nd, 2023 5:35:12 AM
Tsak carries Esmerelda's body to a place with a nice view. He digs a hole in the ground that is deep enough to thward predators and interns her. He refills the hole and places a rock as a simple headstone. The stoic ranger doesn't have any speeches or fancy rites in his bag of tricks. He keeps it simple. Once finished he bows his head for a few moments saying goodbye to his companion and then makes his way back to the rose.

Aboard the Rose Tsak takes his turn at lookout, helps in the kitchens and drops a line in to catch fish when he's not otherwise occupied.

At the village Tsak counts the number of taverns and gives Mak a dig in the ribs. Nice place, we should mingle.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday September 22nd, 2023 9:45:43 AM
Falco clicks his beak as Beech talks about the scrolls, with no lips it has become his habit instead of grinning.

[b "Fascinatingly spell, I for one would love to do that. I assume you can turn it on or off or need to focus or some such. I would not want to accidently here Mak's dreams at night or some such." [/b]

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Friday September 22nd, 2023 10:13:17 AM
That is an interesting spell, it could come in handy I am sure. though it is a bit costly. I am not very familiar with the spell, as Falco says would we be stuck hearing each other's thoughts at all times? that seems... uncomfortable

Elyas joins the crew to pay respects at Unity island. He stands with Tsak as the ranger makes a simple grave. he understands the desire for simple, so he just stands there and places a hand on Tsak's shoulder.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday September 22nd, 2023 7:28:58 PM
To the idea of the telepathic bond, Kiwina simply says, "No". He doesn't express disapproval, but he's going to have to know his new companions better before he agrees to such a thing even temporarily.

At the funeral, Kiwina considers various things he could offer. but has no idea what would improve the ceremony for Tsak. He makes sure the crew has ale ready when the mourners return to the ship, though.

Once they are at Cresthaven, though, his attitude about ale sours. He's worried that Mak will revert to his old habits now that they're in his homeland, not the occasional overindulgence they seem to have tempered him to but the constant stupor he had when they met. "I don't think we have time for drinking. We need to work out where Wilsden is." Kiwina tries asking the harbormaster first.

DM Dominik - A hero's work is never done
Saturday September 23rd, 2023 12:30:03 AM
Tsak has a simple yet touching memorial for Esmeralda. He looks around Cresthaven and is satisfied with the number of taverns.

Falco seems intrigued by the prospect of a scroll that can keep them in better communication.

Elyas is unfamiliar with the spell but thinks it could be useful, though he has concerns about hearing certain members thoughts at all times.

Kiwina is cautious about taking such a massive commitment to a new party member. He is supportive of Tsak during the ceremony and has ale ready for when they return. He worries at how excited Mak seems to be about the taverns, citing the reason they are there and goes in search of the information that they need.

Beech, Panzer, Ayotnom, and Mak solemnly observe the ceremony.
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The group seems reluctant on the telepathic bond at the moment, but they will re-consider it in the future.

The ceremony is simply yet touching. Tsak gives a simple speech, has a moment of silence and says his final goodbye to his companion. The Petals and the crew all give prayers and respects to the departed companion. The mood on the Rose is solemn for most of the trip.

The group arrives in Cresthaven, Ramsay goes to take care of the docking fee and re-supplies the ship may need. The docks seem to be busy with in-comings and goings. There is a decent sized market happening in the square of the town with various merchants and farmers. Your group gets some side glances and a few whispers but most people seem to be too busy to really notice or care.

Kiwina goes to meet the harbormaster and is directed to half-elven woman. She is dressed in fine captain's clothing. She is walking about the docks being followed by a man with a armful of scrolls. She stops as Kiwina approaches and hands a scroll back to the man, almost causing him to drop them all. She shakes her head before giving you her full attention. "Don't see many of your kind around here, though your reputation precedes you. What can I do for a member of the Rose?"

There is an inn and tavern near the docks, both seem to be heavily populated with sailors and dock workers. There is another inn and tavern near the center of the city, these seem to cater to travelers and adventurers. If you ask the right people, in the right way, you may be able to find the bar of the locals.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday September 23rd, 2023 11:13:28 PM
Aye Captain Tsak says and re-directs his footsteps away from the tavern he was heading for. He gives Mak a 'later' look.
He follows Kiwina to meet the harbour master but stays silent in the background, content to let Kiwina do the talking. He's a bit shocked to hear that she is aware of the 8 petalled rose. "Gosh, we're famous" he thinks to himself, immediately followed by "don't let it go to your head, lummox".

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Sunday September 24th, 2023 3:13:10 PM
In reply about the "mind link" Beech replies, "How it was explained to me, you hear what is sent, but you only send what you want, your thoughts are still private. And, I mentioned it, because it will require some saving up for as it is not exactly the cheapest thing that can be committed to. And taking the time for all of us to get acquainted will also be needed... Mom's group adventured for years before they cast it. But they started out as novices and grew in power and skill together. Plus it will take time for Panzer and myself to merge with the group and get better known to you and for us to learn more about all of you."

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character d20+18=35 ;
Sunday September 24th, 2023 3:33:36 PM
Once at Cresthaven, Beech wanders around, hoping he isn't recognized, although how many white liontaurs are there not on the Isles. Well, he'll enjoy it until someone notices him at least. He buy a few pounds of spices knowing there is already sugar and flour aboard the ship. He'll resupply the twenty pounds of rice, buy a few pounds of jerky and a hind quarter of venison which he'll stuff into the Haversack, as it'll stay fresh in the inter-dimensional space. Highlight to display spoiler: { let me know how much $ to write off for the food supplies}
After getting supplies, he'll ask shopkeepers about a bar to grab a drink at, that is more for locals as he's trying to avoid drawing too much attention.

Diplomacy check, 35

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20=12 ;
Sunday September 24th, 2023 5:22:11 PM
Panzer attends the funeral for Esmerelda. He didn't know the companion but he had seen enough companion interactions in his time to know that the relationship is close and the death of one affects the other profoundly. He realized he couldn't just stand there and watch his new companion dig the grave himself, so, being a digger Panzer joined in, using his hands instead of his tools, knowing this was , for Tsak, a labor of love that needed personal attention. He scooped and pushed the soil out of the hole until Tsak seemed satisfied it was ready and then respectfully stood back.
Once they arrived at the port, Panzer headed to the adventurer's bar to see what he could learn about the Blackbird forest and the town of Wilsden.
Diplomacy 12

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday September 24th, 2023 11:49:10 PM
Ayotnom asks his compatriots, "So which tavern are we headed towards? One at the docks or one in the city proper?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+6=13 ;
Monday September 25th, 2023 12:07:55 AM
Kiwina's never been a diplomat, which is one of the reasons he prefers to stick to the harbors when looking for information.

He tells the harbormaster, "We're looking for a place called Wilsden and were told it might be in this area. Also, is there a fee for berthing here?"

(diplomacy = 13)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday September 25th, 2023 11:03:24 AM
Falco listens to beech and puts that in the future projects pile of thougts.

When Panzer starts digger Falco is amazed by his ability and realizes that since he was transformed he is not a real beast-folk in the same sense. He realizes it would be embarrassing to met naturally born avian beast-folk most likely.

As to the inn and tavern. [b] "While I like bearing near the Rose moving into the city seems the better fit. We don't need tourist pricing."{/b]

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Monday September 25th, 2023 12:21:55 PM
The docks are always a better place for learning about rumors and finding information. If we just want to drink we should go further inland.

Elyas is interested in finding out more about Wilsden and thinks the group should troll the dockside taverns for some info.

Elyas is curious about the comment form the harbormaster. He wonders what kind of reputation the group has in a place that doesn't get much traffic from the Tauric races. who else would even know of the exploits of the little band of adventurers from the Taur Islands?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday September 25th, 2023 9:16:54 PM
Ayotnom says, "Then lets head towards one of the establishments at the docks so we can get the information we need."

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Monday September 25th, 2023 10:06:02 PM
Tsak manages to re-direct himself away from the tavern and followed Kiwina to look for info. He is surprised to hear that others have heard of them but tries not to let go to his head.

Beech agrees that the "mind link" spell is not something they need to do in the near future as compatibility and finances need to be acquired first.
At Cresthaven, he ventures around town buying supplies, hoping not to be recognized.

Panzer does his best to be helpful and respectful at the memorial. At Cresthaven, he heads to the adventurer's bar thinking that is the best place to find out information on their next location.

Ayotnom asks which bar are they heading to.

Kiwina sticks to what he knows, he asks the harbormaster about Wilsden and any potential fees.

Falco makes sure to file away Beech's suggestion for a later date.
Panzer's actions during the memorial has caused Falco to have a it of an existential crisis.
Falco answers Ayotnom by suggesting they head into the city for better pricing.

Elyas agrees with Falco that they should head into the city for drinks.
Elyas thinks the best course for finding info on Wilsden is the dock tavern.
Elyas wonders what reputation the party could have.
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Kiwina, Tsak, and Elyas find the quartermaster, who takes a moment out of her busy schedule to address them. "I believe your first mate already took care the fees, right?" She snaps her fingers and the man behind her fumbles through some scrolls before handing her one. "Yes, all set. What brings you here?" The quartermaster looks puzzled at the inquiry into Wilsden, "What business would you have there? Its a small town in the middle of nowhere." She looks the 3 of you over before continuing, "I've never been there myself and not much desire to. Well, if you are certain that is where you wanna go, your going to have to find one of the local guides. I've heard the forest is next to impossible to navigate for outsiders."

Panzer enters the adventurer's bar and draws some looks, though most seem to preoccupied to really care. The bartender looks you over, "Hello stranger, do not see many of your kind around here." He pours you a drink and asks what brings you to Cresthaven. "Wilsden? Yea I've heard of it. Small town, middle of nowhere. You'll need a guide. I'm sure you can find one around here, they have a guild, wear a blackbird on a patch on their chest, can't miss it."

Beech draws many stares and a few whispers, but nobody seems brave enough to approach. The butcher seems amiable and lets you know of a tavern that is only known by the locals. He tells you to go the library. He says, "There will be an old woman knitting on a chair in the back, call her Auntie. She will ask you a question, answer 'Dryad's milk'." He gives you a wink and whispers, "Be interesting to have a celebrity show up." He wraps up your purchase and hands it to you with a smile. {OOC: I'll get back to you on the pricing}

Ayotnom and Falco head to the tavern by the docks and find the atmosphere to be very rowdy but still friendly. It seems that most of the sailors and dock crew have recently gotten off shift.

The group has headed in different directions hoping to find the right information. Some seem to have made progress, while others are still searching.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday September 25th, 2023 10:20:41 PM
Kiwina thanks the harbormaster for the information, a bit surprised that the place seems well enough known here but was so unheard of elsewhere.

The next order of business would seem to be finding a guide. Or perhaps telling the remainder of the group what they've heard. The remainder of the group is no doubt in a tavern. The question is whether a guide would be found there, too.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 6:34:50 AM
"Tavern" is nearly always a good answer thinks Tsak, no matter what the question.

He's content to let Kiwina lead as he's not really sure where everyone else has headed off to. He figures the three of them should at least stay together.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 8:21:03 AM
OOC: Apologies for the missed posts. Health issues have interceded at moments when I thought I'd be able to post.

The Taverns seem to raise Mak's spirits. He'd taken the loss of Rolth hard and had admitted during the ceremony that he blamed himself for the liontaurs death. He should have gotten them out of there earlier. Still, the time that passed had eased the sharpness of the memories and the pain as he once more took up his position as the party's archer.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 11:13:19 AM
Panzer thanks the barkeep and asks if there are any of the Blackbirds in attendance here tonight. If there are he asks for a refill for their table and heads over to speak to them. If not then he sinks a couple of more beverages and tips the barkeep before heading back to the Rose.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 11:33:18 AM
Beech thanks the butcher, winks and heads outside. He finds a corner and pulls out a piece of parchment and begins to scrawl on it. in "Tauric" Headed to library, may have found help in our current quest for info, don't come running to rescue, but hoping things go nicely, would hate for trouble.
He'll find a youth, "I'll pay you 2 silver to deliver this note to "The Rose" a ship at the docks, be sure it gets to the quartermaster or the captain." is the offer. On the outside of the folded letter is a Tree, the Sun and a Flower, if anyone knows nature at all, it's obvious, Beech, Sun and Aster.
After that he heads for the Library and will while making his way towards the back, looking for the old woman, see if there is anything here written about the Black Bird Lake heroes and their exploits....
After he spots the old woman, he'll examine the near by books, and as he reaches near her, he'll say, "Excuse me Auntie"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20-1=14 ;
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 8:39:26 PM
Diplomacy: 14 <- gather information

Ayotnom asks around the pub if anyone knows where Wilsden is or what the town is like.

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 11:40:53 PM
Kiwina seems surprised that Wilsden is so known here and unheard of elsewhere. He tries to figure out where the rest of the party has gone.

Tsak thinks a tavern is the best place to head.

Mak spirits have been raised being back on the hunt and having less time to think about his pain.

Panzer asks about the Blackbirds hoping to make a contact.

Beech thanks the butcher and sends a letter to the Rose to let the party know where he is. He heads to the library and searches around until he finds an old woman knitting in a chair.

Ayotnom asks around the tavern trying to find out info.

Elyas is non-committal about where to go to next.

Falco grabs a drink at the bar while Ayotnom goes looking for information.
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Kiwina, Tsak and Elyas decide that a tavern is the best course of action to look for a guide.

Panzer is directed to a table where several people sit with black cloaks. A few moments after you arrive a servant brings a full round of ales for the table. They seem quite happy with this development and are willing to hear you out.

Beech finds a young child and offers them 2 silver to deliver a message to the Rose. He goes to the library and approaches the old woman, calling her Auntie as instructed. The woman looks up, startled at first by the creature she sees before her, timidly asks, "Would you prefer Satyr's song or Leprechaun's charms?"

Ayotnom and Falco try to make some head way at the rowdy dock bar but do not seem to be having much success.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20=13 ;
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 12:18:58 AM
[b]"Good evening. My name is Panzer and I was recently introduced to an adventuring party known as the Eight Petaled Rose. They need to find and travel to a town called Wlsden in the Blackbird Forest. I have lived and adventured near the Culverwood and I know that with awakened forests like this a native guide is essential to find your way in such a forest. I understand that your group does such guiding. Would you be willing to come to our ship and discuss guiding us to Wilsden?"
Diplomacy 13

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 3:13:39 AM
Tsak looks at Kiwina Tavern at the docks or tavern in town?

He thinks he's successful in keeping any "I told you so" tone out of his voice.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 7:49:04 AM
Falco has stuck with Kiwiana and follows him as they look for a guide,

____________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 9:26:23 AM
Elyas follows the others into the tavern and strats asking around for a guide. it is hard in a loud room, but if someone is looking for work, they'll probably hear him.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character d20+12=29 ; d20+18=24 ;
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 10:26:29 AM
Hearing the question and knowing what needs to be replied...."Of the two Satyr's song or Leprechaun's charms, I've had Leprechaun's charms and they're not on on favorites list, don't think I've ever had Satyr's song before. Now my mom used to add a bit of Vanilla to the milk, she came up with what I know now is a silly name for it, but she called it Dryad's milk. Personally, I prefer a basic first meal, but I can get a bit spicy in the later meals."
Beech will pull the book with the most interesting title off the shelf, as if this is just some random conversation that is being carried on....

Bluff 29, Diplomacy 24

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 3:18:10 PM
OOC: I'm confused, likely a result of being out of it for a week or so. Where are we?

Mak wandered the town as he tried to familiarize himself with the area and determine if he'd been here before.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 3:30:55 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { We are in the Port Town/City of Cresthaven, over near Black Bird.}

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 7:33:02 PM
Kiwina heads for the tavern nearest the Rose, thinking at least some of the party would not have gotten further.
By way of apology, he orders drinks for Tsak and Elyas, and one for himself before asking where one would find a guide to the forest around here.

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 11:00:02 PM
Panzer introduces himself to the table of Blackbirds, says he is seeking a guide.

Tsak asks where they plan on going?

Falco stays with his group and joins them looking for a guide.

Elyas starts asking around the bar for a guide.

Beech answer's the old lady without being obvious.

Mak wonders about the town, checking on the market and the social scene.

Kiwina leads his small party to the dockside tavern. He orders drinks for all of them and asks around about getting a guide.
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Panzer is met with some strange looks, unsure if its about his appearance or his request. A moment of silence is broken by the outburst of laughter. A dwarven male turns to Panzer, "And what business would a person like you have going into the forest?" Half of the party seems keen on listening and the other half has already turned their attention elsewhere.

Kiwina, Falco, and Elyas enter the dockside tavern and find it very rowdy. After ordering drinks, they start asking around about a guide and eventually come across Ayotnom and Falco. Nobody really seems to be willing to help, however eventually a barmaid tells them that the adventurers tavern is the better location for getting a guide into the forest. As the group exits the tavern, a member of the crew come running up to Kiwina and hands him a note. As you unravel it, you find it written in "Tauric". "Headed to library, may have found help in our current quest for info, don't come running to rescue, but hoping things go nicely, would hate for trouble."

Beech pretends to peruse a book to make the conversation seem more innocuous. The old lady, seemingly content with the answer given, reaches behind a shelf and Beech can hear an audible click. The bookshelf noticeable sways back. She nods her head as if to indicate that Beech should head through. "Mind your P's and Q's" she says to Beech as he enters. Behind the secret door is a long hallway light by torches every 15 feet or so. As Beech heads down the hallway, he eventually starts hearing the sound of music and merriment echoing through the chamber. Eventually the hallway gives to a huge room. The room is busy with patrons and band play upbeat music that gives a lively environment. The rooms itself is well furnished with assortment of ales and spirits behind the bar.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 11:38:06 PM
Ayotnom hurries to keep up with Falco as they rejoin the group.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Thursday September 28th, 2023 8:14:14 AM
Falco just gets comfortable in the fits place and they exit to head to a different tavern. As they walk he inquires about the note but is happy to go with the flow. He look around at the people of the town inserted in how they live and what they do.

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character d20+18=20 ;
Thursday September 28th, 2023 3:11:24 PM
Hearing the music ahead, Beech, casts Prestidigitation and cleans up, and adds a faint fresh cut wood scent about himself. He settles his gear, making sure his sickle and morningstar are tied and peacebound to his belt.
He then will make his way into the large room, wondering just what it is he's gotten into.. He's not sure just who or what to look for, but he will help himself to a drink, low content alcohol if possible.
He keeps watch for someone to contact him....

Diplomacy check to not screw up..... 20

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20+3=14 ; d20=13 ;
Thursday September 28th, 2023 4:07:23 PM
"Me? I have no business going in there. I used to live near the Culverwood and as far as I am concerned, all of the awakened woods in the Wold have murderous intent to the rest of us and going near one without someone that knows what they are doing is a good way to get dead. That's why I would like a guide to take the group I am in into the Blackbird Forest. They have some business in the town of Wilsden in there. I know no more or less than that. I'm new and I don't listen that well. Things generally need to be explained with small words and diagrams for me to understand them."
"So, would this be an endeavor that your guild would sanction? Would a representative come by our ship and talk to the captain, who knows more than me about why they want to go into the woods?"

Sense Motive 14 to see if they are taking Panzer seriously or just having fun with him.
Diplomacy 13

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday September 28th, 2023 7:44:11 PM
Kiwina also asks the barmaid if there is a library in town, but still figures the others are more likely to be in a different tavern. After getting his answer, he goes looking for the group.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday September 28th, 2023 9:05:06 PM
(OOC: checking in)

Ayotnom tries to get caught up with what is going on.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday September 28th, 2023 9:30:07 PM
Tsak sticks with Kiwina, Falco, Elyas and Ayotnom. As he walks along from tavern to tavern he keeps an eye out for trouble and the rest of the petals, which is sometimes the same thing.

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Thursday September 28th, 2023 11:37:23 PM
Ayotnom hurries up to join up with the group.

Falco joins the group the group to the new tavern. He also asks about the letter Kiwina received.

Kiwina inquires about a library in town. Then heads to the adventurers bar hoping to find the rest of the party.

Mak asks around the docks about the town.

Panzer explains the situation, or at least as much as he knows, to the Blackbirds.

Beech cleans himself up and enters the tavern, keeping with his low-key approach.

Tsak sticks with his group as they search for their remaining party members.
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Kiwina, Falco, Tsak, Ayotnom, and Elyas all venture to the Adventurers Bar in the city. The bar is lively, though not as rowdy as the dock bar. You head inside and seem to draw quite a bit of attention. As you settle down into a spot, a barmaid comes over to get your order.
{Perception checks from the 5 of you}

Panzer gets the feeling that this group isn't really taking him serious. Even the dwarf that had asked the question, seem less interested once he heard you were part of a bigger group. The dwarf says, "This is a matter to take up with the guild. You best do it in the morning. Now leave us to our drinks." He scoffs and turns a shoulder.

Beech sits at the bar and asks for something to drink. The bartender gives the white liontaur a look over before grabbing something behind the bar. As he hands you the drink, "Welcome stranger, you seem familiar but I can't put my finger on it. What brings you to Cresthaven?" The drink he gives you taste delicious, better then most liquor you have had, at least in a tavern. The rest of the patrons seem to be enjoying the casual atmosphere and the melodic music.

Mak wonders about the docks but they seem pretty barren at the moment. He does come across a group of kids playing a game. The take a curious interest in this man wondering about. They come and circle you, they start chanting and rotating around you. The chant seems to be some sort of nursery rhyme. (Knowledge:Local check}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=20 ;
Friday September 29th, 2023 4:33:03 AM
(Perception=20)

Tsak orders a pale ale and finds a corner to slouch into. The petals are back to eight, and Mak is out there somewhere by himself (probably lost). The ranger waits patiently for whatever will come next.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+3=11 ;
Friday September 29th, 2023 8:35:19 AM
Mak has no idea what the nursey rhyme means, so he just walks back to the Rose. Maybe Ramsey has some answers.

OOC: Where are we? Where is Cresthaven?
KS: Local +3, Roll 11.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+15=24 ;
Friday September 29th, 2023 8:46:42 AM
Perception = 24

Elyas sits down with the others and orders an ale.

Well, this is certainly a quieter place ot get a drink! maybe we'll have better luck here.

He asks the barmaid if there are any patrons here who offer guiding services

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | d8=3 ; d20+18=19 ;
Friday September 29th, 2023 11:42:13 AM
{Perception 19 - that's a nat 1.}

Falco settles in at that the new place ordering a nice bitter beer and watches the goings on.

____________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+12=18 ;
Friday September 29th, 2023 11:46:56 AM
Mak returned from the Rose and went looking for the others knowing exactly where he was. Aside from the finer details he felt he could get them to the village they were looking for.

OOC:
KS: Geography +10+2(Crcumstance Bonus) = 18.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=27 ;
Friday September 29th, 2023 12:25:33 PM
Panzer thanks the Blackbirds for hearing him out and asks the whereabouts of their chapterhouse for the morning. He also calls the barmaid over and refreshes their drinks before heading for the door and the Rose to report on what he has found.
Perception ( you know, in case ) 27

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Friday September 29th, 2023 12:28:35 PM
Well, he is a bar tender....
Well.... a friend and I headed out from a new town up on the edge of The Culverwood. We had a disagreement over the way to solve it, so rather than push the issue any further, we headed to my home just outside Acid City. When we arrived there, we were told we were needed out on the 'Taur Isles. Mom opened a portal to the Isles. We were escorted around to various locations, met a whole mess of people, I'm sure we will be expected to remember. a Dinner were we arrived just in time to join the after dinner conversation and eventually after an extremely long day, we ended up on The Rose, a ship which is currently docked at the port. And it set sail for here like the next day. They should have saved us all some trouble, and the two of us, should have just traveled to here, and met them here, but...
The group we are with is trying to hunt up a Guide, to escort us to some small village or hamlet I've never heard of before. Maybe you can point out someone who knows where Wilsden is and is willing to play guide to get us there."
Beech didn't throw back drinks, but did go a bit easy with the consumption, one of his "uncles" was never without a flask full of something that reeked of alcohol. Beech always assumed it was from some of the things he'd seen as he adventured with the Black Bird Lakers....

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=24 ;
Friday September 29th, 2023 6:13:08 PM
(Perception = 24; 28 if taurs are involved)

The majority of the group is in the bar, but Kiwina is a bit surprised not to see Mak. He orders a drink and waits to see if Elyas's question is answered.

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Friday September 29th, 2023 9:54:34 PM
Tsak orders an ale and finds a seat to view the ongoings at the bar. He wonders where Mak is.

Mak is confused by the games and chanting of the kids and decides to head back to the Rose, hoping Ramsay has some information. He was informed they were heading to the adventurers bar in town.

Elyas grabs an ale and asks the barmaid if there are any people available to be hired as guides.

Falco orders a bitter beer and takes in the scene.

Kiwina leads the group into the bar, surprised to not see Mak.

Ayotnom

Panzer thanks that Blackbirds for the info and orders them another round.

Beech goes into the details of his last couple days, while enjoying his drink. He tells the bartender they are looking for a guide to get them to a small town called Wilsden.
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Panzer turns to leave only to discover the rest of the group has entered the tavern.

The barmaid responds to Elyas, "The Blackbirds are who you would be looking for. There are some here, but you would be best waiting and going to the guildhall in the morning. They get annoyed and bad things tend to happen to those that bother them." As she leaves Panzer wonders over to the table.

Mak makes his way to the Adventurer's bar to find the rest of his party. He arrives to find almost everyone there, enjoying drinks.

Beech watches the bartender top off his drink, "That's quite the story." The bartender closes the bottle and places it down, "Wilsden is an odd place to be seeking, not exactly a tourist or adventurers normal destination. A little town in the middle of nowhere with no real interest to outsiders." He begins to clean off a glass with the rag that was sitting on his shoulder. He gives you a curious look, you get the feeling his is trying to get a gauge of you and your intentions.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Friday September 29th, 2023 11:18:05 PM
" Hi guys.Mind If I join you? I think I wore out what little welcome my coin could buy me over there."
Panzer nods with his chin at the table of Blackbirds.
" They are the ones that know the forest and guide folks through it. Called Blackbirds. I invited them to come by and speak to you all since you know what's going on and stuff, but they seem really into their ale and don't like talking to outsiders. Kinda odd if you make a living as a guide I guess but whatever. It's their way."
"What'cha been up to? Where's Beech?"

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Saturday September 30th, 2023 5:59:56 PM
Beech almost laughs but manages to keep it to a slight smirk.
"I'm not sure how much you know about magic. Now, remember that I just joined this group of adventurers, Apparently, whatever grand adventure my friend and I joined them for involves locating and traveling there. Unfortunately, all they can mention is the name as some sort of Geas or something similar was placed on them because when they say more than the town's name, all we can hear is gobbledygook, even writing is just gibberish. All I'm after is trying to locate a guide as we need to travel there for some reason. And even having been a part of the group for only a few weeks, I trust them to have made the choices made before my arrival, but now I get to be part of the decision making as well.
So, did that clear anything up for you?"
He takes another sip, and looks around, wondering if he's ever met anyone here....

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday October 2nd, 2023 1:02:55 AM
(OOC: my apologies, it has been a long day full of yardwork and I fell asleep before I could post)

Ayotnom gets his own ale and joins his fellows

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday October 2nd, 2023 2:29:58 AM
Tsak silently raises his glass to Mak as the soldier enters the bar, beckoning him to join them. Most of the party is here now.

In response to Panzer's info on the Blackbirds Interesting, a lot of people have heard of Wilsden, but everyone seems surprised we'd want to go there. I guess we'll have to see what tomorrow brings. Not sure where Beech got to. I guess that telepathic link thing would be useful about now.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Monday October 2nd, 2023 8:16:08 AM
Falco pulls a chair out for Panzer. "Maybe they don't like talking work during their down time. Some people are odd like that. We can find them tomorrow and figure out what the big deal is." He pushes over a basket of rolls. "Best to eat up now if were on the move tomorrow. Honestly, depending on the trip, I may need more supplies. I hate it when i can't travel light."

____________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Raise Dead / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Raise Dead (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Monday October 2nd, 2023 8:19:26 AM
Mak greeted Tsak with a warriors clasp and mentioned the children's song and behavior. "Cresthaven is new to me, though I have heard of it." Mak admitted. "I also think I could get us to Wilsden, but I'd need to talk to Kiwina a bit about it so we are on the best road."

OOC: Mak's KS: Geography was 18, an aid another check would bring that to 20.

[b'"It's been a long time since I've been in Aisildur and the nobility might have changed enough that House Ebonblade isn't in good standing. I don't think I should wear my uniform though, this tabard and my ring announcing to the world I'm a noble here is probably too much, especially if the heartseeded have any influence in the area."[/b] .

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Monday October 2nd, 2023 8:55:34 AM
Elyas goes back to his drink, and ends up getting another.

No point in bothering these blackbird folks if they don't want to be talked to outside business hours. wouldn't want to make them annoyed at us when we need their help. Might as well enjoy this very nice tavern and try again in the morning.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Monday October 2nd, 2023 7:35:29 PM
Panzer smiles warmly at Mak's confidence, but finds he must tell the Human the truth.
" I have traveled in awakened woods before. You might be the most proficient tracker and survivalist in the Wold, but the wood will try to kill you just the same. You want a native of the area, one that has lived in and near the wood for a guide. They know what to expect and how to navigate the wood. We will want a Blackbird."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday October 2nd, 2023 8:25:33 PM
Ayotnom says, "I agree. Let's wait for their normal business hours."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday October 2nd, 2023 9:04:08 PM
"You work when work's available, unless you're wealthy. But waiting for morning isn't going to hurt us." Kiwina finishes a drink or two and heads back to the ship for the night.

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Monday October 2nd, 2023 11:30:38 PM
Panzer walks up to the party and informs of his unsuccessful attempt to recruit them. Panzer appreciates Mak's confidence but thinks it best to hire a local.

Ayotnom grabs a drink and joins the party. He agrees with the party, waiting until morning is best.

Tsak greets Mak as he enters. He comments on Panzer's findings.

Falco suggests that the Blackbirds may just not want to discuss work during downtime.

Mak enters the tavern and greets Tsak and the rest of the party. He thinks he can guide them to the town, possibly.

Elyas figures that its best to enjoy the night and talk business in the morning.

Kiwina believes morning is the best call.

Beech does his best to explain the situation to the inquiring bartender.
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The group spends the night enjoying themselves. There are plenty of adventures that share their tales and listen to the Petals stories. A few of them have heard about Grovas, other still about the situation in Dirt City (though details are wildly inaccurate), and some have never heard of the group. Your stories draw great interest and a few rounds of refreshments. As you ask around, none of them have been to Wilsden or know much about it. Despite the unsuccessful recruiting, the night could be deemed a positive one. Beech is not there in the morning.

The bartender listens to Beech's story. "I guess you will be looking to hire a guide?" He pauses for a moment. "If you go talk to the gnome over there. He might be able to help you." You look over and see an older gnome sitting at a table. "Here, an ice breaker," he slides you 2 new drinks, "Oh, and be sure to mention Acid City." He gives you a wink. As you approach, you notice the gnome has a very worn black cloak, twigs and leaves of various varieties in his hair, and is quite drunk. He looks at you suspiciously, until his eyes light up when he spots the drinks in your hands.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 12:38:16 AM
Tsak returns Maks handshake and the two sit down for a chat. Mak's encounter with the young-uns is interesting. In terms of getting to their destination Tsak is circumspect Let's get a local lad or lass to show us around. Not that I'm doubting your ability, but as we've learned from previous exploits having the locals on-side is always a good idea. And an extra hand in a fight doesn't hurt either.

He has a quick chat with Panzer This mate of yours, Beech, should we worry about him? Send out a search party?

The ranger leaves with Kiwina to return to the ship for the night.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 8:24:35 AM
Waking Falco goes though his morning routine, he is relieved to not ask for spells to raise the dead again and focus on other things. He finds some breakfast and follows the others in the search for a guide not feeling the need to take an active roll in this endeavor.

____________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Bulls Str, Mass / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Flame Strike (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 8:47:55 AM
"Blackbird? Sounds like another name for heartseeded." Mak groused. "I'll not trust any local here unless I've proof he isn't working for that evil plant." Mak said with finality. "This awakened wood you are so keen to warn us about, could it be yet another attempt to be ambushed by the servants of Ga'al?"

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 10:16:48 AM
Beech says "Thanks, I will." to the bartender and heads over towards the gnome...
As he sets the drinks down on the table, he then adds, "The only Gnome I remember from Acid City was that old Wizard Mechanic that keeps the "Swan" running, you related? But then home was a most of a mile from his shop and on the other side of the town, although it has grown. Mom never did tell me why a Stable, a Bar, a General Store and a dozen homes was called Acid City, but with it now up to a few more homes and an Apothecary I guess it's getting there."
Beech stays silent for a few before adding, "The group I'm with, and no they aren't here, is looking for someone to to guide us to Wilsden, it's fairly important..."

Diplomacy (taking 10) = 28

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 10:24:33 AM
Elyas goes through his morning rituals at a relaxed pace and rejoins the party when they are ready to back into town to take another attempt at finding a guide.

Once back on shore he asks around to get directions to the Blackbirds' guild hall

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 2:28:54 PM
" Worry about Beech? Nah. If he gets in trouble and is within a mile of here, trust me we will know. Speaking of which, do you all have a way to put out fires onboard the Rose?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 5:45:22 PM
Kiwina isn't too happy with Panzer talking about fires onboard ship, even if the answer to his question is ropes and buckets. It's time to make sure their new acquaintances (and perhaps DMs) realize just how special the Rose is.

"We won the Rose, and Ramsey's freedom, back when the bloodgrass from the Sargrass Plains got spread over the Wold. During the crisis, we sailed her on the grass, and we were fortunate enough that she came with us when we were transported back."

"So no fires. Unless we're becalmed. And then only in the engine room."

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 9:42:07 PM
Tsak agrees with Panzer, that having a local is probably going to be helpful. He asks Panzer about his friend.

Falco finds relief in not having to raise anymore companions. He tags along with the group but stays in the back.

Mak is cautious about trusting anyone or anything, who knows where the servants of Ga'al are?

Elyas goes through his morning routine and then joins the group on their way to the guildhall.

Panzer isn't worried about his friend. He asks about the fire safety aboard the ship.

Kiwina is annoyed with Panzer's question and takes it upon himself to educate him on how special The Rose is.

Beech sets the drinks on the table and mentions a gnome he remembers from Acid City. He says that the group is looking for a guide.
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The gnome grabs the drink offered and begins to down it. He stops at the mention of the gnome from Acid City, "You know that gearhead? I can't believe he is still messing with the old bird. Humph, I guess you could say that." He continues drinking and just kinda stares at Beech. When Beech mentions about needing a guide, the old gnome gives a suspicious look. "I am retired." He crosses his arms "How important....nope...nope....retired." He huffs, "You know those woods are quite dangerous, I was the senior scout of the Blackbirds, well until they came under new leadership." He will spit on the ground. "Whats this mission you are on? I might be willing to help, but it best be worth it."

The rest of the party wakes the next morning, some worse for wear then others. After their morning routines, they head into town in search of the Blackbirds guildhall. They are directed to it pretty easily. The 2 story building was a giant blackbird on its double doors. The guildhall appears busy with several individuals coming and going, most with black capes and a few others with just black hoods. You see a group being lead by a black cloak leading them out towards the forest.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 10:08:12 PM
Beech, slides the second drink over when he finishes the first.
"I unfortunately know about the Awakened Woods of the Wold, spent a few years at the edge of the Culverwood. I had a workable cure, but most of the group I was with, kept vetoing it.
But anyways, The group I'm with now is hunting someone who is opposed to letting those who have earned the final rest, remaining at rest. We don't want to scare the populace, obviously, but having dealt with the Culverwood, there's two of us who know better than to venture in the woods without help to get there.
As to compensation, I'm sure we can come to an arrangement. And there's also the possibility of sticking it to your former employer by rubbing their noses in how pointless they are, it is only fair wouldn't it?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 10:29:54 PM
Ayotnom asks the gnome, "Could you tell us more about the change in leadership and why you do not like it?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 6:23:07 AM
Panzer's reply doesn't really ease Tsak's mind, but no sense worrying about something you can't control.

On approaching the Blackbirds guildhall Tsak is intrigued.
Seems there's quite a business 'leading' people into this magic forest. Might explain why they were so diffident last night. Or maybe they're full of it! Probably only one way to find out. We need to find Beech, can't just leave him behind. Did anyone see him come back to the Rose last night?

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 6:58:05 AM
Kiwina says they should probably look for Beech as well as a guide, unaware Tsak said the same moments before. Must be almost awake.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 9:38:56 AM
"All this for some guides, seems a bit much. I am sure if there is a problem we will still have to solve it regardless of the guide. "Rght this way, oh now an owlbear, have fun.'"

Falco looks around as the group walks wondering if he should by a jar of honey before they go anyplace. Honey sounds great.

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Bulls Str, Mass / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Flame Strike (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 3:15:59 PM
Well I suppose we should probably find Beech before we go too far here. He may have already found a guide! or he might be passed out drunk on the side of the road somewhere...

Elyas isn't sure how best to go about finding their new companion, but thinks it would be awkward to hire two different guides at the same time for the same job...

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 7:19:50 PM
" Hmm, he's pretty responsible usually. He didn't send any word back to the ship about where he was going?"
Hearing that Beech didn't come back last night and apparently didn't send word makes Panzer a little nervous.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 7:37:57 PM
At the mention of a note, Kiwina asks, "Is this his hand-writing? It isn't signed."

"Headed to library, may have found help in our current quest for info, don't come running to rescue, but hoping things go nicely, would hate for trouble."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 8:50:16 PM
Ayotnom listens for an answer to his question (OOC: checking in)

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 10:08:34 PM
Beech does his best to convince the drunk gnome to help him and his party.

Tsak still worries for Beech, and begins to question if anyone saw him come back to the ship.

Kiwina repeats Tsak's assertion that finding Beech should be the top priority. He shows Panzer the note they received.

Falco begins to wonder the legitimacy of this guild and how good honey would be.

Elyas agrees with Tsak and Kiwina that find Beech should be first on the agenda.

Panzer begins to worry about his friend, asking if he sent any correspondence about his whereabouts.

Ayotnom walks with the party. {OOC: You are not there for the conversation with the gnome.}
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The gnome looks at the liontaur in front of him, chugs a good part of the beer and slams him down. "I like the cut of your gib. You know what, I'm in." He extends his hand for a handshake. "So now, first part of the deal." He lets out a burp, You carry me home." He kinda closes one eye and sways a bit. "You are a young, strong lad and these legs ain't what they used to be," [/b] He leans towards you like he is about to whisper something, "Not that I can feel them much." He finishes the beer. He yells over to the bar, [b] "Put it on my tab, I'm good for it." The bartender just waves without breaking from his current activity.
As you carry the gnome, he sings, poorly, a jaunty tune. He directs you to his humble abode, with only a few wrong turns. After you get him home and all set, he looks at you, "The second part, stay for the night." He points to some blankets and cushions for you to sleep on the ground. "It be nice not to wake up to an empty house." Before you finish your response, you can already here him snoring.

The group heads to the library as its their own clue to Beech's whereabouts.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 10:31:33 PM
Beech, pulls over the blankets, arranges them a bit, then pulls off the gnomes boots... "phew", tucks him in. He pulls out his kettle and starts a small fire in the fireplace and mixes up some food for breakfast that can simmer the rest of the night. He also destinkafies the boots and adds a lavender scent to his make shift bed for the night. (prestidigitation)
In the morning, he slices off a couple portions of steak from the quarter of meat in the haversack. and starts them cooking. He then looks outside, and hangs his cloak on a hook outside, Panzer should recognize it at least.
Then up in the air, 350 feet or so, he casts Silent Image. In Tauric, is written in 20' foot tall letters. This Way, Panzer will Recognize the sign. Beech will maintain the image for 3 or 4 minutes while he tends Breakfast.
Hopefully the smells will wake the Gnome, "I sent my friends a message, they should find us, eventually at least." He says with a crooked smile and serves seasoned rice and a steak for breakfast.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+15=33 ;
Thursday October 5th, 2023 8:54:11 AM
Elyas walks with the group to the Library. He asks Panzer
"Is he always this cryptic? seems like if you're going to send a note about where you're going you could easily add in some more information. Kind of surprised he didn't come find us last night, that's a hell of a reading bender to go on. I'm guessing he's probably not in the library anymore.

Perception = 33 to hopefully notice the sign in the sky

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+18=31 ;
Thursday October 5th, 2023 9:40:22 AM
Falco just keeps looking around as they walk. He has little hope that they will find their friend in the library as that would mean he spent the night there. Still a walk around a strange city is always nice. He still has honey on the mind and look for a shop while they walk.

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Bulls Str, Mass / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Flame Strike (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday October 5th, 2023 5:59:39 PM
"I don't know, Mak. Heard odd things about this forest."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday October 5th, 2023 8:31:46 PM
Ayotnom asks Kiwana, "How bad could a forest be? You've seen one you've most likely seen them all. Yeah they might have different flora and fauna but isn't it typically some trees and some beasties?"

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Thursday October 5th, 2023 9:14:02 PM
Beech puts the gnome to bed then sets himself up for the night and morning. In the morning, he begins breakfast and sends up a signal to let Panzer know where he is.

Elyas asks if Beech is always this secretive.

Falco's mind wonders between concern for his friend and his stomach's calling for honey.

Mak still thinks they would be fine without a guide.

Kiwina is still cautious about going into the forest without a guide.

Anoytom doesn't see what the big deal is, a forest is a forest.

Tsak and Panzer walk with the group but seem to be distracted by figuring out the code of the letter.
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As Beech re-enters the gnome abode, he notices the gnome has sat up and is sniffing the air. "Very well, food first." the gnome responds. You do notice that despite his inebriation last night, he doesn't seem to be hungover. Mid-mouthful he looks at Beech, "Its a little bit rude that you have not introduced yourself, or your group for that matter." He does his best to hide a sly smile behind a serious face. After you introduce yourself, he will follow suite, "Theron, senior leader of the Blackbirds..." He gets solemn for a moment "...former senior leader." You finish your food and get set to leave when you hear a knock on the door.

As the group wander the city, Elyas notices a strange symbol in the sky and points it out to the group. Panzer says, "That it is a symbol from Beech. its a marker for his location, we should follow it." The group does its best to follow the marker until Panzer recognizes a cloak resting on a hook outside a simple home. Panzer approaches and knocks on the door.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=35 ;
Thursday October 5th, 2023 9:18:49 PM
A shudder runs through Panzer's frame. They just don't understand. " I mean if that's the way y'all feel I'll see you after you get back. EVERY time I walked into the Culverwood it tried to kill me. Our group were living on the edge of the forest and had something like 3-4 people who either worshiped Ma'ab or the Culverwood itself and it didn't give a monkey's tail. Half the times we went in there we were trying to HELP the forest and it tried to kill us. No thanks. I guess I'll watch the boat 'til you get back."
Perception 35 to see Beech's message in the sky, or cloak if we are walking by it.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday October 5th, 2023 11:45:36 PM
Tsak gives Panzer a friendly pat on the shoulder They're simple folk, they don't understand

To the others in the group If I had two rangers and someone who's already been there telling me to be ware of that bunch of trees and shrubs over there, well I'd like to think it would give me pause. Or has Mak's stupid become infectious? the last said with a playful punch to the fighters shoulder.

Ah a sign, tally ho!

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Friday October 6th, 2023 12:53:53 AM
"Yes, well last night you were a bit into the bottle as mom would say. As to my name, I'm Beech, Son of Aztyr, of the Black Bird Lake Heroes. That's mom's old title. But I'm guessing you already knew who I was."
After about three bites, "'squze meh" Beech mumbles as he chews and swallows quickly before answering the door.
"Mornin', I'm hoping you got the message last evening, with my coded Tree, Sun and a Flower of the outside. I'm also sure you got the sign I put up a while ago, because you're here. Come in, I'd like to introduce you to the Gentleman who has agreed to be our guide....
Theron, a Former Senior Leader, after a recent leadership change in The Blackbirds.
Sorry about not returning to the Rose, but a friend in need....
And no Panzer, I didn't make fresh biscuits this morning, but I can probably scrounge out a couple cinnamon rolls from my haversack."

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Friday October 6th, 2023 8:33:14 AM
"Not stupid my friend." Mak replied. "Confident in our abilities. We come here and two people we barely know want us to get a guide? Maybe they need a guide, but we've done well enough without them in the past. Also, have you forgotten the Deep? We've no idea about these two or even if the "guide" they want is connected to Grovas and whatever plot Nevras was cooking up."

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | 75/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (6d6) 5/7 DC18 |
Friday October 6th, 2023 9:26:25 AM
Falco happily follows to the sign that was set while listening to the others talk. Mak's statements make him a little nervous. {b]"I think losing people may make us a little more cautious but you are correct we are a capable of handling most things, less so in small buildings. I think it is worth talking to the guide to see what they have to say." [/b]

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Bulls Str, Mass / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Flame Strike (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday October 6th, 2023 11:25:55 AM
"Why are the guides called blackbirds?" Kiwina isn't going to get into an argument with Mak about forests that are also powers, or all but.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Friday October 6th, 2023 4:44:21 PM
Panzer holds up his hands. " Easy guys. Mak definitely has a point. None of you know me from a hole in the wall, why should you trust me. But when I say Iam not going into those woods without a guide that knows what they are up against I am not kidding. It won't happen. "
"Look at it this way, You don't know me but I am urging caution. I don't have the foggiest idea what mission you are on and every time you try to tell me I hear gobbledygook and you all hear the explanation. I'm still willing to help you. Can't you indulge me and get a local guide that knows the land and the demeanor of the forest?"
" And for the record I never called you stupid. I am just frustrated you can't at least listen to how I have seen the awakened forests of the Wold and have some caution. Look I am fairly certain I can fight my way out of any trouble I get myself into. Is that healthy? The answer is no, because I am really good at getting into anawful lot of trouble. But the thouht gives me the confidence to struggle on. "
Panzer turns to the gnome and extends a hand in greeting. " Well met Theron. My name is Panzer and I am happy to meet you."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday October 6th, 2023 9:27:24 PM
Nah, that was me. I called stupid stupid.

Tsak continues to give Mak side eye as he turns to the door of the house they have approached and spots Beech and a small, wiry old guy.

Cinnamon rolls sound great! Good morning kind sir. I'm Tsak, these are the Petals, what can you tell us about the woods?

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Friday October 6th, 2023 9:43:46 PM
Panzer tries to explain to the group, again, why a guide is necessary. He spots Beech's cloak as they are walking.

Tsak backs Panzer's stance on needing a guide, throwing in a playful jab. He asks what the gnome knows about the woods.

Mak backs his own abilities, cautious towards trusting the new members.

Falco thinks Mak's caution is warranted but is willing to hear out a guide.

Kiwina tries to change the subject by asking about the Blackbirds.

Beech introduces himself to the gnome. He answers the door and invites the party to introduce them to his new friend and hired guide.

Ayotnom and Elyas follow along with the group on their journey to find Beech.
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The group crowds into the humble house, which makes the gnome slightly uncomfortable. He quickly goes about doing introductions and ushering the party out before they break anything. Once everyone is outside, he will excuse himself to gather his stuff. He reappears a few minutes later in a tattered, faded cloak with a backpack. He turns to the group, "The trip is going to be a couple days, do you need to get anything before we leave?" If anyone speaks up, he will allow you to do your shopping.
After the group is all set, you walk through the town towards the gate. As you walk, Theron explains, "The woods are a living forest and are very dangerous. They constantly shift and change patterns. Maps are ineffectual as they are rarely accurate for more then a couple hours. Stay close to the group. If you get lost or separated from the group, stay put. Do not wander around or you may end up lost forever. Do not harm any animals or plants without my permission. A wrong move may put us on the bad side of they fey, and that should be avoided at all costs. Any questions?"
Just outside of the town gate, a group of 6 Blackbirds approach the group. Panzer recognizes the dwarf that heads the group, the dwarf says, "Theron, Theron, Theron. You know your not allowed to be guiding parties into the woods without guild approval. Theron responds, "You pompous brown-noser." The dwarf does not take kindly to the words and starts to get aggravated. The rest of the cloaks are on edge, eyeing up the party.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20+3=14 ; d20=8 ; d20+25=44 ;
Saturday October 7th, 2023 12:08:30 AM
Panzer loses not a second and steps right up to the dwarf. Seeing eye to, well, chest, he tells the dwarf to pound sand.
" You had a shot to be our guide last night hotshot. We weren't good enough to talk to then. We found a guide we like and you can just go hug a tree. If you think the six of you have the stones to take us have at it, but remember just one thing, the entire thieves guild of Karri thought they had the stones too, 'till I cut them off and handed them to them."
Panzer is ready to go. If this dwarf is serious about this then Panzer is his guy.
Sense motive 14 to gauge his level of confidence
Intimidate 8 to sound tough
Perception 44 to make sure he counted right and didn't miss any lurkers

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character d20+10=15 ;
Saturday October 7th, 2023 1:46:19 AM
As the Dwarf and his friends confront them.....
Beech laughs, a good hearty belly laugh. When he finally stops his laughing, "Run along children, (this from a teenager) the adults don't want to have to spank you, because we might just end up breaking you around the edges..... and in the middle.
So just go back to your club house and have some more milk and cookies, as anything stronger, you might get it in your head that you're tough. Oh, and here's some cookies, in case you want to claim you don't have any."
Beech reaches into his saddle bags and finds a sack with cookies that are only 5 or 6 days old in it, that they are mostly crumbs, he don't care. with his other hand, he pulls out a small crystal to have ready as a focus....

Intimidate 15

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/14+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+18=29 ;
Saturday October 7th, 2023 1:27:59 PM
Mak glared at Panzer and Beech as he handed his bow to Falco and stepped forward in his Aisilduran noble attire complete with the tabard that marked him as from house Ebonblade. With his hand on the hilt of his jeweled adamantine rapier Mak set a rakish pose and said. "Our contract is with Theron, as ill advised as that might have been, and our need is dire. Can't you make an exception in this case and ignore these two buffoons that threatened you. We really don't want any trouble here."

OOC:
Diplomacy +18, Roll 29

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Saturday October 7th, 2023 2:51:38 PM
(Not sure that Kiwina crowded into a gnomes house -- with Ayotnom there, to boot. ;-) He was uncomfortable enough squeezing into the necromancer's house. But he can loom outside the doorway.)

When the guides accost the group, Kiwina does not say anything. The rod he carries is not weighted for use as a weapon. His short sword and dagger are sheathed.

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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, neutralize poison, spike growth
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20-1=11 ;
Sunday October 8th, 2023 6:54:12 PM
Diplomacy: 11

Ayotnom asks "Is there any way we can expedite approval of our guide here?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+23=27 ;
Monday October 9th, 2023 2:54:04 AM
(Intimidate=27)

As the group move thru town Tsak takes the time to grab some trail rations (4 days, the best he can get, into his pack, paid 8gp) and make sure he has clean, clear water with him.

When they meet the Blackbirds Tsak moves quietly closer to the gnome so he's between him and any dwarves. He picks the closest dwarf and stares him down (Intimidate) without uttering a sound. His hand is on his sword hilt, but the sword stays sheathed. He doesn't bother looking at the other Blackbirds but trusts the rest of the petals will keep on eye on them. Hopefully these guys are smart enough to take the easy way out.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+7=13 ;
Monday October 9th, 2023 9:18:45 AM
Elyas looks back and forth between the groups.

"I'm sorry, clearly there is some history here, but we're in a bit of a hurry and this fine gentleman offered his services which we have accepted. We don't want to get in the middle of whatever your disagreement is, so perhaps you can sort it all out when we come back?

Aid diplomacy: 13

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6)
Monday October 9th, 2023 9:43:51 AM
"Well that escalated quickly." Falco mumbles as he discovers the potion the party is being put in. Personally he would rather the gnome to the dwarves purely based on their approach this morning. He moves beside Mak to support him in his approach.

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Bulls Str, Mass / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Flame Strike (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Monday October 9th, 2023 9:59:59 PM
Panzer steps to the dwarf ready to rumble.

Beech backs up Panzer's tough talk.

Mak attempts to insert some diplomacy into the mix.

Kiwina stays to the back but starts to assess his combat options.

Ayotnom asks if there is anyway to expedite approval.

Tsak makes sure to put himself between the group and the gnome.

Elyas backs up Mak and Ayotnom's diplomacy efforts.

Falco was not expecting a confrontation but has sided with the gnome.
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The dwarf eyes up the party and quickly realizes his group is outmatched. He relaxes his demeanor, "Fine, be on your way. But Theron, I would watch your back." He signals to the group to move away. You notice that several of them breathe a sigh of relief, they did not want a fight.

The group is free to continue on their journey. A few moments later, Theron speaks up, "Thank you, I have not had someone stick up for me like that in a long time."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Monday October 9th, 2023 10:27:31 PM
Panzer turns to Mak and the others that exercised diplomacy. " Um,I'm sorry? Their group snubbed me and laughed me off last night. They were definitely picking on Teron and I won't let an ally stand alone. Like Beech once said right or wrong, they are my ally and I have their back. So, sorry I made that rough for you to negotiate."
To Theron he says " You chose us, we protect you. You're my ally now and hopefully my friend. I have your back, especially against bullies like that."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday October 9th, 2023 10:34:00 PM
"They just made me think that the guild has no power over the woods, so we'd better have a savvy guide. So you were saying there are fey in the woods?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 12:10:39 AM
As the party of 'guides' moves away Tsak starts to think about the walking/scouting/fighting arrangements of the party. Something they haven't discussed or organised since the new members joined.

Maybe we need to organise ourselves a bit before we get attacked. Who wants to go where?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 4:04:01 AM
Ayotnom says to the gnome, "I don't like that Dwarf's tone. Do you think he'll pull anything?"

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/12+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 8:12:23 AM
Mak's posture eased somewhat at Panzers apology. "Just remember that we are diplomatic agents of the Taur Isles representing the leadership there. I've made enough diplomatic blunders myself as many here can attest, so no harm done. I guess we should carry on with this journey and the guide we've chosen."

Mak recovered his bow from Falco and slung it over his shoulder ready for use should he need it.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Attacks ignore AC benefits and miss chances from anything less than total cover or concealment| Darkvision| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-85 Feet |

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 9:24:11 AM
We should definitely be on our guard. we have met some fey before, they are sometimes helpful but it always comes at a cost. There is no way this passage will be easy

Before entering the woods, Elyas will cast 'See Invisibility' on himself. He prepared a few extra castings of it for the day to refesh the spell as needed.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)
See invisibility (130 minutes)

On Party

Summon

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) d20+7=22 ;
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 9:57:21 AM
Before they left Falco did stop and buy a few more rations along with a jar of honey for the journey.

Falco eyes the dwarves and speaks with them before the walk off. "Time to calm down boys, he is in our employ now so leave him be. If it is a matter of guild policies someone can discuss us it with us on our boat when we return but, please, don't let us hear of you harassing him later. It would be a bad look for all involved as we did give you lot a shot the night before."

As they discuss marching order.

"I will go in the back, between my bow and sharp eyes that is probably the best spot for me."

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Bulls Str, Mass / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Flame Strike (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 1:40:42 PM
" Right, diplomacy first."
" I can be pretty observant, and if there is trouble I want to be able to get up to it as fast as possible. That said I am awful at tracking and other disabling and avoidance things so our scouts and guides should probably be in front of me or at least in the same rank as me to direct the group. So second line for me, first if there is an opening. Sound good?"

OOC
Panzer fights two weapon style and does middling damage (almost all bonus damage, his weapons do a d3, so static damage each hit) with decent to hits. He shines in that 25% of his strikes are critical threats that he can auto confirm if he has a moment to prep himself. He has a good hard AC and shrugs off 3 points from any hits due to adamantine plate. His saves are decent.
Whay is the "condition" you add to your status lines? Never seen that before.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 Character
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 2:49:45 PM
After the other group leaves, "Theron here told me there was a resent change in The Blackbird's leadership. He did not care for it and chose to leave. I decided to act to humiliate them, because they are overly arrogant and now that I've met them, bullies to boot. I wouldn't be surprised if they try to pull something out in the woods, making the Woods try and repel everyone.
Panzer and I have survived one set of Woods, plus we both have one of these." He indicates the small white flower they both use as a cloak clasp. "It's a sign from Queen Maab herself, that we have her blessing.
Although we did exit from her presence the last time we saw her. But the Fey are probably the least of our problems, oh, everyone should have some bauble or something trivial but usually shiny to offer as a gift for and good Fey we encounter, doesn't need to be expensive. Me, I carry some muffins and cookies, not crumbs like I pushed towards the idiots."
"Oh, I can be diplomatic, but I chose not to be towards the Blackbirds. Our new friend, wouldn't mind seeing them knocked down a few pegs."

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/12+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 6:52:44 PM
"OK. Panzer, up front with the guide. Kiwina, you and I behind them to back them up with tracking and any martial support they might need. Elyas, Beech take the center ranks and Falco you take the rear with Tsak. Theron, any trouble starts I want you to fall back next to Elyas and Beech. And remember diplomacy first."

Mak listened to the suggestion about trinkets for any fey they encountered and thought that a good idea. He rummaged through his pack trying to find the perfect item. He eventually produced a set of nesting dolls, each representing a different deity and transferred them to his belt pouch.

OOC:

Theron/Panzer
Kiwina/Mak
Elyas/Beech
Falco/Tsak

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 8:39:29 PM
"It'll be a real treat, Mak, watching your diplomacy with trees."

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 9:03:06 PM
Panzer gives the group motive for his actions. He tells Theron that he has his back. He understands what Mak is explaining. He wants to be near the front.

Kiwina begins to question how much power the guild has.

Tsak realizes that if a fight had occurred the party was unprepared for it, re-organizing the party based on the strengths of the new members was necessary.

Ayotnom asks if the dwarf could be up to something.

Mak explains that this group represents something bigger then just them and have to try and act accordingly.

Elyas immediately focuses on the journey ahead and the potential dangers.

Falco lets the guildmembers know that they will be open to discussions once they return and to watch their actions. He offers to bring up the rear.

Beech understands the need for diplomacy but this was personal.

Mak organizes the group and gives the marching orders.
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The dwarf gives a disgruntled huff and stomps off. The rest of the group follows suite, many without giving the group a second look. Theron responds to Ayotnom, "I'm not sure, best to keep our guard up." Theron looks at Beech, "Thats best discussed in private. We should be on our way." Theron is eager to get on with the journey.

The group settles into their marching order and heads off into the forest. {Survival or Perception checks}
Theron seems to be enjoying being back in the forest. He is bounding about, smelling flowers, grabbing a few berries to pop into his mouth.

The day is sunny, the wind is very subtle, perfect day for traversing the woods. Small animals skitter about including rabbits, squirrels and birds make their presence known.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=24 ;
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 9:19:22 PM
Perception: 24

Ayotnom keeps his eyes open as they start their way through the forest.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+20=40 ; d20+22=23 ;
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 11:03:39 PM
(Perception = 40, survival = 23)

Kiwina stays alert as they move into the woods.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=19 ;
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 1:32:15 AM
(Perception=19)
Tsak nods at Mak's suggestion Good job bud, so you want Ayotnom to swing from tree to tree or what?
With a grin on his face and without waiting for a reply he moves to take up the rear.
Tsak keeps his focus on what's happening behind them (Perception), assuming that those in the middle of the party will watch the flanks.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/12+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+7=26 ;
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 8:26:53 AM
'Trees? I'm barely up to snuff on people." Mak joked back. "No, trees are your territory. I'll be happy to sit in the back and watch you operate." Mak finished in response to Kiwina.

"Can Ayotnom do that?" Mak quipped. "That would be handy I suppose. Ayotnom, pick a spot and let's get going." he said to the large minotaur.

Mak had his bow out and managed to bag enough of the small animals to feed them all on day one. Since he caught it, he let the others dress and prepare it. [b]"When we get closer to the forest we'll probably have to go on rations. Hate to take down one of the fey's closest friends.

OOC:
Survival +7, Roll 26

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) d20+21=35 ;
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 9:36:43 AM
{Perception: 35}

In the back Falco uses his keen eyes and sharp ears to keep watch. HE doesn't spare the dwarves a second look but does occasionally turn his head around 180 degrees to watch behind them.

____________________________
Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Bulls Str, Mass / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Flame Strike (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+15=33 ;
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 4:40:10 PM
Elyas keeps watch, with the help of darkvision if it matters.

Perception = 33

Elyas comments to their guide
Sure looks pleasant enough. What should we be watching for? is there anythign we can do to win favor with the fey so they let us through?

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=22 ;
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 6:52:29 PM
Beech, once they get out of the town, carries his bow in one hand, his fingers seem to move randomly, but anyone familiar with him, knows he's ready to shoot or cast.
"Let's head on Theron, you got the lead..."
To Elyas, Beech replies "Fey are variable, with what we would consider the "Good" Fey Court, they can go from Helpful to just outright unpleasant. Noe the Dark Fey, or Evil Ones can go from neutral to just plane Cruel. And that's just from a random meeting."
Beech keeps watch as well....

Perception Check : 22

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 8:49:24 PM
(OOC: Checking In)

Time slows down for Ayotnom as the party ventures into the woods.

DM Dominik - Investigations in Cresthaven
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 9:00:02 PM
Ayotnom keeps a watchful eye, ignoring the chattering of his comrades about hanging from trees.

Kiwina perceives the blades of grass, the leaves gently swaying in the breeze, and the sounds of mating of some squirrels in a tree they pass.

Tsak jokes that Mak is going to try to talk to the trees.

Mak quips back at Tsak and fancies seeing Ayotnom swinging from trees. His small game hunting easily feeds the group for the night.

Falco makes sure to double check their backside, making sure nothing surprises the group.

Elyas asks Theron what dangers there are in these woods.

Beech is prepared to strike with bow or spell. He shares his knowledge of fey with Elyas and the group.

Panzer follows the gnome in the front of the group, keeping an eye out for any signs of trouble,
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The group ventures for the day without much incident. Despite Theron's gleeful demeanor he was suspiciously vague about details of the woods and the fey. Every once in a while, Theron would come across some tree or rock and switch the direction the party was going towards. He seemed to be confident in his directions, though Kiwina and Mak didn't really notice any need for the direction switches. If asked, Theron responds, "Fey" and basically expects the group to follow without any more questions.

Theron leads you to a place that is set up for a campsite. It has logs to sit, places for tents, and a fire pit already built. Theron does some scouting around the perimeter and the happily announces they should be good for setting up camp. Falco assures the group that they were not followed.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 9:06:09 PM
Ayotnom says to Mak, "Perhaps if I learned spiderclimb and prepared it, but right now I'm focused on something else."

Ayotnom says to Theron, "Did the fey setup this campsite too? If so is it safe to accept their hospitality? I have heard stories."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=28 ;
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 9:23:40 PM
Perception 28 to keep watch during the night
Panzer finds a good spot to set up his bedroll and gets that done. He also will help gathering DEAD wood from the floor of the forest. HE isn't going to light a fire but with the wood gathered anyone else can.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 10:27:46 PM
Kiwina thinks perhaps the Blackbirds set up the campsite -- which may mean the others know where it is. If so, Kiwina takes his cue from Thaddeus not being worried about setting up camp. "How do you want to handle watches?"

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/12+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+7=15 ; d20+18=19 ;
Thursday October 12th, 2023 8:32:44 AM
Mak adjusted his glasses. "I should be able to help on one of the later watches with these." he said as he adjusted his bow. "I would like to scout out the area a bit. See if any ambush points are nearby."

Mak then started at the edge of the camp and wandered outward for a hundred feet. He was looking for signs of people of animals in the area as well as places people might be able to hide.

OOC:
Survival +7, Roll 15
Perception +18, Roll 19 (Good thing you can't fumble these.)

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6)
Thursday October 12th, 2023 9:40:22 AM
Falco gives another look around and approaches Theron. [b] "Are there generally campsites like this set and waiting? It is useful but I would assume anyone that wants would know where we are."{/b]

Setting up his bedroll and grabbing a ration pack Falco will happily take a guard shift as long as he can get his required rest to refresh his spells.

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Channel: 7/7

CURRENT SPELLS:
6th - 1+1 - Bulls Str, Mass / Heal (D)
5th - 2+1 - Flame Strike (2/2) / Breath of Life (D)
4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Restoration (3/3)
3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/1) / Remove Blindness
2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy / Silence DC17 (2/2) /XGentle ReposeX
1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) /
C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Thursday October 12th, 2023 3:17:24 PM
Before Mak heads out, "Do not go beyond sight of the camp, I'd like to get some rest tonight, rather than spend the night searching for missing people. These Woods, not only have Fey and other things in them, the Woods themselves are alive and are not keen on being moved through. I don't have personal experience with this Wood, but you never leave sight of those you are traveling with."
After that quick conversation, Beech thanks Panzer for collecting the wood for a fire, he starts a small campfire and pulls out his pot. He makes a stew, starting with the meat cooking first. Once he gets it going, he mixes up and then cooks fresh flatbread. He'd rather do rolls, but no oven.....
DMHighlight to display spoiler: { marking off 30 gold for various cooking supplies, ingredients and the meat, including some pots and a couple good sized griddles.}

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday October 12th, 2023 3:44:46 PM
Panzer asks Theron if it is OK to cut a few boughs to make a nice spot to sleep in and if it is he will cut a few to make a bed after he sets up his tent. He can take whatever watch they need since his goggles let him see in the dark and he has no spells to memorize.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday October 12th, 2023 3:45:56 PM
Note, Panzer will not be sleeping in his armor. So he is only armored on his watch. His knives are always close at hand tho.

DM Dominik - Escapades in the Blackbird Forest
Thursday October 12th, 2023 8:49:55 PM
Ayotnom considers learning a spell to swing from trees but it more concerned about their current situation. He questions Theron about the campsite.

Panzer helps with the gathering of wood. He checks with Theron about his chosen sleep area. He also takes a watch shift.

Kiwina believes this is a Blackbirds campsite and follows Theron's lead. He asks about the watch schedule.

Mak decides to scout the area to verify its safety and volunteers for a shift.

Falco asks Theron about the existence of the campsite. He volunteers to take the first or last shift to be able to get his full rest.

Beech cautions Mak to not stray too far, a taurhunt would not be ideal. He thanks Panzer for his efforts in collecting wood. He will cook up a stew with the small game collected on their travels.

Elyas and Tsak settle in for the night.
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Theron assures the group, "This is a Blackbird campsite. They are setup around the forest. They have glyphs on the trees for protection against the fey." He points to a few trees which indeed have something carved into them. "I would not be worried about an attack from other Blackbirds, they know better then to travel at night."
He assess the spot Panzer has picked out, "Hhmmm.....hmmm..." as he circles the bough, "You should be good. I don't see any recent fey activity."
Mak's scouting proves Theron's statement. You find evidence of grazing but nothing that would point to a dangerous predator. While the campsite is not particularly hidden it has easy view into the forest, without not much in the ways of providing cover.
Beech's stew is hearty and filling.
The night passes without incident. Theron helps everyone pack up and they set off towards their next checkpoint.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=23 ;
Thursday October 12th, 2023 9:02:00 PM
Ayotnom keeps his eyes open as they continue to travel through the wood.

Perception: 23

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=36 ;
Friday October 13th, 2023 12:52:42 AM
(Perception=36)
Tsak helps clean up after the stew, enjoys a good nights sleep and is up early prepared to leave. When the party sets off again he brings up the rear with his head on a swivel.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6)
Friday October 13th, 2023 8:20:36 AM
Falco still doesn't love sleeping outdoors but knows it must be done in their line of work. His bedroll is at least comfortable and keeping watch is fun. In the morning he communes with the Warper-sar getting is powers refreshed for what will come.

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Channel: 7/7 (7d6)

Spells:
0 (DC18): Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 (DC19): CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 (DC20): CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 (DC21): CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 (DC22): CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (3/3)
5 (DC23): Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Raise Dead (2/2)
6 (DC24): Heal (D) (2/2) / Raise Dead (1/1)

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/12+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Friday October 13th, 2023 9:13:25 AM
Mak was used to sleeping in his light armor and had paid once for not doing so. Needless to say he kept his bow close, armor and glasses on as he slept. During his watch he set his back against a tree and watched out for any that would come within sight. (Darkvision 60')

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+17=27 ;
Friday October 13th, 2023 9:25:13 AM
Elyas examines the protective wards that Theron points out, copying an image of one on a piece of paper that he folds and puts back in his bag.

Knowledge Arcana to recognize the warding: 27

He does his normal daily prep, casting Mage Armor and Darkvision on himself. He'll space out his 3 castings of see invisibility over the course of the time they are actively traveling, covering a little over 6 hours of walking time.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday October 13th, 2023 1:56:29 PM
As they walk the next day, Kiwina keeps himself occupied in part by trying to figure out what signs Theron looks for as he guides them. Not that they would let anything happen to their guide, but if something did this sort of thing would be good to know.

(Survival =32, perception = 30, taking 10 on both)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday October 13th, 2023 1:59:05 PM
Beech, uses magic to clean up his pots and stuff. (prestidigitation) He stows and of the flat bread that's left, and gets a good nights rest. Left over stew for breakfast may not be a favorite, but no wastage of supplies.
He'll try to strike up a conversation with Mak about bows.
"I remember my very first bow, it was of course a child's bow, made for me by Vorelle, a friend of moms. When I was old enough she crafted this beauty as well. Now, I've invested a bit of magic into it, which I'm sure you've done as well. With being heroes and all, we are usually facing those of not so nice persuasion, so I asked Alemi to empower my bow. But the enchantment I've found oh so useful is one I don't see very often. You know how those who use magic can make the area around them a bit fuzzy which can cause the arrows to miss at the last second? When I found one that counter acts that oh so nicely." He is of course talking about the Holy & Seeking enchantments,

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=34 ;
Friday October 13th, 2023 9:46:15 PM
Once Panzer wakes up he will clean up the campsite and patrol the area gathering some more deadwood to leave for the fire for the next group through here.
He takes point with Theron and keeps his eyes peeled for trouble.
Perception 34

DM Dominik - Escapades in the Blackbird Forest
Saturday October 14th, 2023 12:11:45 AM
Ayotnom keeps his wits about him searching for signs of trouble.

Tsak tidies up the campsite and gets a good night sleep. He takes his place at the back of the party and makes sure the party isn't being followed.

Falco doesn't enjoy having to sleep outside but deals with it. He communes with his god in the morning.

Mak stays prepared for battle during the night, whether sleeping or on watch.

Elyas examines the symbols, copying one and placing it in his bag. He spends the morning preparing his spells for the day.

Kiwina tries to figure out how Theron is doing his guiding, just in case of emergency.

Beech cleans up after the meal, preparing leftovers for the morning. He attempts to strike up a conversation about bows with Mak.

Panzer helps to replace the used wood. He leads the group with Theron as they adventure on.
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Elyas notices that most of the symbols are very good counterfeits but not real arcane sigils. The symbols are not magical and provide no protection from the fey or anything else for that matter.

Kiwina investigates the various trees and rocks that Theron bounces too. He notices that they have small various symbols with arrows pointing different directions. It is not anything you recognize, must be a coded language known by only the Blackbirds. The one you can be fairly certain of is a picture of pixie wings with an X over it and pointing to a certain direction. It appears Theron may not have been lying about the fey territories.

As you travel, Theron continues bouncing around from tree to tree. He eventually brings you clear of the forest and onto a wide dirt trail. "We should be able to take this trail into Wilsden." , Theron remarks. The trail looks like it has been in disuse for a while. Plants have begun to intrude upon the path and there are no visible signs of carriages, horses, or people. You travel for a bit and you come across a wooden sign in the middle of the road. You see the words "No Entry Allowed" carved into it. There are some symbols carved into the bottom of the sign. Theron looks at the sign and begins to back away, "Eh, this is as far as I will be taking you." his voice trembling a bit.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Saturday October 14th, 2023 1:03:18 PM
Kiwina is not exactly surprised to hear that Theron doesn't want to go all the way to Wilsden, but he does want to know why. He also wants to see what they symbols at the bottom of the sign look mean.

"Before you go, Theron, answer a couple of questions for me. If we follow this path away from Wilsden, does it remain safe for us to travel? Where does it go that way? Because it seems to me that if you leave us in the middle of these woods without a safe passage even Mak could follow, then you haven't really done your job."

"What do those symbols on the sign mean, and is that what's got you suddenly upset?"

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/12+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Saturday October 14th, 2023 4:04:59 PM
Mak listened to Beech’s tale and the magic on his bow and nodded. “Yes, I have a technique that overcomes that.” He admitted. “Unless they are behind a wall I’m certain O have a good chance of hitting them.”

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+18=27 ;
Saturday October 14th, 2023 4:55:02 PM
To Mak, "Good, glad to hear that, I know a few archers who don't."
As the group arrives at the sign, Beech watches Theron, and sees his inner terror so he asks, "Theron, I take it we are close to Wilsden, the old road will lead us to it?" Beech will look over the sign, and with Comprehend Languages as a permanent spell, he tries to make out the Runes.
"You'll remain around out here for us to return, yes?"

Spellcraft check 27

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/12+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Saturday October 14th, 2023 7:38:21 PM
Mak listened to Beech’s tale and the magic on his bow and nodded. “Yes, I have a technique that overcomes that.” He admitted. “Unless they are behind a wall I’m certain O have a good chance of hitting them.”

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=18 ;
Sunday October 15th, 2023 8:37:45 PM
Ayotnom studies the sign (Linguistics: 18) trying to figure out the sigils underneath the words.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Sunday October 15th, 2023 10:37:36 PM
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'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) d20+13=20
Monday October 16th, 2023 9:42:04 AM
Falco examines the sign to make sure there is nothing of a divine nature though he doubts there is. {Know Religion: 20}

"Great to see we are welcome as always."

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Channel: 7/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 4 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 7 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 7 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 7 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 6 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 4 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 3 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 - 25

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday October 16th, 2023 11:35:45 AM
Tsak notes Theron's reaction to the sign. What could it say, bandits, plague? The ranger is a bit surprised that the guide doesn't warn the group when he is so obviously terrified. He waits for an answer to Kiwina's question.

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+17=30 ; d4=1 ; d20+12=18 ;
Monday October 16th, 2023 2:24:39 PM
Elyas takes note of the symbols at the campsite but chooses not to say anything to the others at the moment about them.

When they find the sign he looks at the symbols to see if they make any sense ot him
Know Arcana = 30 if they are arcane symbols or related to the signs around camp?
Linguistics = 18

So... does that mean this is it? or is this a barrier to our path? is there another way around?

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=31 ;
Monday October 16th, 2023 9:30:37 PM
Panzer is pretty oblivious to Theron's fears. He sees the symbols, but just assumes he doesn't know the language. So he is about 10 steps ahead when Theron begs off going any further and the rest of the group starts giving the lil guy the third degree. He goes still in the middle of the path and takes a good look at the way ahead. If there is something dangerous or out of place there he'll probably see it.
Perception 31

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday October 16th, 2023 9:40:28 PM
Perhaps his new companions will know, having experience with awakened forests that Kiwina doesn't -- "Is it typical for woods like these to have clear trails like this?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday October 16th, 2023 9:54:58 PM
Ayotnom says, "I've got a bad feeling about" (OOC: Checking in)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday October 16th, 2023 11:05:10 PM
"Well, as I said early on, all awakened woods are somewhat different, but where we were, the forest at first played tricks, some not very nice, but recently it was turning darker, getting more viscous. Now our town, was located in the "tamed" area, the old emperor cleaned it and it hadn't spread back.
As to the old road, again, the Culverwood was a law unto itself and if it had any roads, I never laid eyes on it."

DM Dominik - Escapades in the Blackbird Forest
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 12:57:46 AM
Kiwina becomes agitated and begins questioning Theron.

Mak enjoys his conversation about bows with Beech.

Beech uses magic to try and read the sign. He is unsure about other forests but the ones he knows usually don't have roads.

Ayotnom studies the sigils on the sign. He gets a bad feeling.

Falco comments about how they always seem to be welcomed wherever they go.

Tsak is curious about Theron's response to the sign and awaits his answers.

Elyas keeps to himself about the arcane symbols at the camp. He is curious to what the sign means to their travel plans.

Panzer marches past the sign before stopping when he hears the commotion behind him.
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The sign shows some wear from the elements, it has been here for an extended amount of time. The symbols carved under the words are druidic in nature. Elyas and Ayotnom could not recognize the symbols. They were not similar to the symbols near the camp. Beech looks the symbols with his spell and is able to figure out the message, "This town is under protection by the Blackbird Druids" .

Theron is slightly taken aback by the barrage of questions but composes himself. "These paths are normal safe. We use them to take merchant wagons and bigger parties. But I have never seen a sign such as this. It has the druids mark. One thing we are taught is to never cross the druids." He takes a few steps back and looks cautiously in Panzer's direction. "The town should be just up ahead and in that direction the trail will eventually lead you back to Cresthaven. I would not want to break our deal but no good can come from heading that past that sign. How long would you expect me to wait here?" Theron is attempting to put on a brave face but his hands are very much shaking.

Panzer and Ayotnom, you feel a difference in the air. It feels like the forest has been awakened from a slumber. The calm subtle breeze carries a more sinister feel to it, as the leaves begin to make some noise.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 2:16:16 AM
Would we be crossing the druids just by visiting town? How does that work?

Would they really be risking the druids emnity just by being there? Crikey! They haven't even blown anything up yet?

The ranger waits for the party consensus - though he's pretty sure they'll ignore all the signs of danger, that's just how the Petals role.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/12+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+18=21 ; d20+7=10 ;
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 8:46:49 AM
Mak wasn't surprised that the way was blocked. Nothing was ever easy. "Theron, if you feel that strongly about it and it's as you say and the village is just up the way, you stay here and wait for us? We can investigate the community and return once we are done."

Mak stooped a bit and checked the ground to see if there were signs of travelers along the path. Even with his meager woodcraft skills he hoped to see something.

OOC:
Diplomacy +18, Roll 21. (Holding onto that deep tradition of crap diplo rolls. This time a 3)
Survival +7, Roll 10, retry taking 10, Roll 17

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 9:00:07 AM
Elyas cocks his head a bit, confused by Theron's reaction.

"Why are you afraid of the druids? Are we doing something that would offend them? We're not trying to stir up trouble with the forest or any of its protectors. Can you tell us any more about them? How can we avoid causing problems here? Is there any way to get a message ot them to talk to them directly and figure out a peaceful way forward?

Elyas lets out an uncharacteristic string of questions, but his curiosity has been roused. Why would it be a problem that the town is protected by druids? Especially druids that share a name with the guides

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6)
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 1:39:14 PM
Falco can see the reaction this is getting from the guide and frowns.

"Generally it is safer with us then without as, with one exception, we have proven able to handle ourselves, but I understand your concern. It may be a couple days." He looks at the Petals. "I worry leaving him here but we probably need him to get home. Anyone have a couple bottle of whisky or something we can leave him with, to calm his nerves."

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Channel: 7/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+18=26 ;
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 3:48:56 PM
"Theron, Buddy, I'm betting it has to do with the change in leadership, right?
Anyways, we'll need a couple days. I don't expect it to take too long to draw out the problem. And unless the Druids are evil, we will be helping them out. Of course I'm still going in blind, unable to understand whats being discussed. Wait, they aren't evil Druids are they?
So, I'm sure one of has a spell we can cast to get a message to you if we are going to be longer than expected.
Just stay safe."

Diplomacy Theron, to calm him down.... 26

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 5:16:06 PM
"I don' t know that we do need you to stay, Theron, if this path is safe for us to travel without you in both directions from this point. That end goes to Wilsden, right? So where does the other go?" Kiwina isn't trying to accuse THeron of anything, only to make sure they have a safe way back if Theron does leave.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 7:12:10 PM
" Feel that?" Panzer asks.
" That is the feeling of the wood waking up and not being happy. Theron is right, this is about to get messy. Beware the forest and everything around you from here on in."
Panzer slips his knives free and holds them underhanded, curled back against his forearms.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 9:45:17 PM
Ayotnom says, "I do feel that." and he draws his rapier in preparation for trouble.

DM Dominik - Escapades in the Blackbird Forest
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 10:04:00 PM
Tsak questions if just attempting to enter the town would anger the druids. Though he is pretty sure they will try despite the consequences.

Mak is not surprised by the hurdle in their path, there always is. He checks the ground for recent travelers.

Elyas is confused at the situation and questions Theron about it.

Falco is disappointed but understanding of Theron's answers. He offers to leave him some alcohol to help calm him down.

Beech asks about the druids, making sure they aren't evil. He does his best to calm Theron down.

Kiwina asks about the paths, thinking they may not need Theron to return to Cresthaven.

Panzer questions this new unusual feeling. He prepares himself for battle.

Ayotnom affirms Panzer's gut feeling and draws his weapon.
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Theron does his best to answer everyone's questions. "It is true that the guild has an agreement with the druids. They provide us safe passages and we follow rules they have set out. If the druids have designated this town under their protection, then I guess something has happened in that town. Unfortunately, I do not know any details. There was no mandate over this town that I knew of, the guild tends to keep those on a need to know basis." He takes a moment. "Yes this trail will take you right to Wilsden and if you take the path the other direction, you will get back to Cresthaven. But you are right Beech, I do need to abide by agreement. I will stay here and await your return. I do not believe the druids are evil, I have never seen them do anything to harm the forest or any surrounding towns. I do not know how the druids will react and we do not have the guild to fall back on. I feel they may be accommodating to your party once they hear you out, I just do not know how you will be able to do that."

As Theron finishes, the rest of the group hears Panzer and you can all feel it. A sense of dread is carried in the wind, the shinning sun has been covered by clouds. Theron remarks, "I will find a safe zone nearby and await your word. I pray that you stay safe and find what you are looking for. May the gods be with you." He will scamper into the woods.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 12:47:39 AM
Tsak notes Panzer and Ayotnom draw their weapons. He understands that they may be more attuned to what's happening around them but elects to keep his sword sheathed and his hands free for now.

He gives Falco a shake of the head Probably sounds weird coming from me, but I don't think more alcohol is the answer at the minute. Theron will be more use to himself and to us in a sober state. When we get thru all this I'll be the second to buy everyone a drink, right after Mak. He winks at the fighter.

Tsak is impressed with Panzers awareness and Beech's commitment to good communication. These are the kinds of things the petals have sometimes skimped on in the past, along with diplomacy, detailed planning and an exit strategy...

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/12+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 9:33:15 AM
Mak held tight to his bow as the feeling crept over him and his head went on a swivel. "We should probably be moving." he warned. "Panzer, in front, Tsak, Take the rear. Let's move!"

Moving would serve two functions. Putting distance between them and Theron and get them closer to the village where it would be safer.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6)
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 9:52:05 AM
Falco nods at Tsak's response and readies himself to move out. He takes a position near the back and keeps his eyes moving, trusting his sharp senses to warn them of danger.

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Channel: 7/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status:
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 11:24:27 AM
Elyas sees several of his companions draw weapons

"Put your weapons away unless we are attacked. We came here peacefully, let's not look threatening. Don't want to face a group of druids and the whole living forest now do we?

He starts walking down the path towards Wilsden, hands empty and visible.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=39 ;
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 11:41:45 AM
Panzer frowns at the order to stow his weapons, but complies just long enough to replace them with defensive wands ( shield and bless weapon). He then nods at Mak and starts forward. Wanting a little more space in case of an area spell attack he moves his full 40' speed instead of a standard 30, edging a little ahead of the others.
Perception 39

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 5:05:29 PM
Beech keeps his bow at hand, ready to do whatever is needed. Spells, Arrows or Communication as required.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 6:06:31 PM
Kiwina falls in with the group in Mak's suggested order, paying attention to his surroundings (Survival =32, perception = 30, taking 10 on both).

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 6:08:11 PM
And just so I don't have to look back two weeks to find this again, Kiwina's prepared spells are:

Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, neutralize poison, spike growth
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 8:47:20 PM
Ayotnom says, "My rapier is my arcane bonded item. If I need to cast a spell I need to be holding it. I will sheathe it once we reach the town and have assurances that the druids and any forces they can bring to bear are not a threat to us and not a moment before."

DM Dominik - Escapades in the Blackbird Forest d20+13=27 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+14=15 ; 2d6+7=18 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+14=33 ; 2d6+7=13 ; 2d6+7=16 ;
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 9:05:32 PM
Tsak suggests that alcohol may not be the best option, sober minds will be needed. He appreciates the qualities that the new members have brought to the team.

Mak gives the marching order to the Petals, getting the group moving.

Falco takes his position and keeping a keen eye out for danger.

Elyas tells the group to sheath their weapons, they are should exuded peace and avoid a fight, if possible.

Panzer complies with the order to stow his weapon, begrudgingly. He makes sure to keep enough distance between him and the rest of the group to avoid everyone being caught with a spell.

Beech is prepared for anything.

Kiwina also falls into position, using his senses to find any danger.

Ayotnom takes his place next to Falco, but refuses to sheath his rapier.
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The group procedes forward, the ominous feeling hangs heavy in the air. After a short while, the party notices a fog cloud about 100 yards in front of the group. As the group travels, the underbrush on both sides rises up and ambushes the party.

Party Marching order (pulled from an earlier post, added Ayotnom):

Panzer
Kiwina/Mak
Elyas/Beech
Falco/Ayotnom
Tsak

{OOC: Perception check to not be surprised, DC 35}
{Knowledge: Nature to figure out what you are fighting}

Panzer is attacked (assuming flatfooted or it misses), the first attack strikes for 18 bludgeoning. His grapple attempt fails.

Kiwina is attacked, manages to avoid the attack.

Beech is attacked, manages to avoid the attack.

Falco is attacked and is hit with the attack. The creature also grapples Falco, doing a combined total of 29 bludgeoning damage.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+12=26 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+14=22 ; d8+5=9 ;
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 10:03:53 PM
(Know Nature = 26; if you're saying to roll perception rather than using the previous post, then Perception = 34 and he's surprised)

Kiwina tries to determine what's attacking, as that will determine his best course of action.

If he is able to take action this round, then the rod he carries grows into a longspear and he makes one attack hitting AC: 22 for 9 points of damage.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=25 ;
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 10:22:13 PM
Beech is surprised, He takes a step away from whatever attacked him, and towards Falco.
That should put him out of range so he can cast a spell from what attacked him, and Falco is currently grabbed, so it can't take an AoO. (will cast defensively if needed)
He will then cast Dimension Door, touching Falco and Ayotnom, saying "Going 50' back up the road."
They both have the choice to shake off the touch.
If they stay or go, the space around Beech, seems to warp and fold, and then a hood grabs those going at the navel and suddenly they appear 50' back up the road.
"I hate that feeling, at least it wasn't a teleport, that feels like your be pulled through a hole 5 sizes too small."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d4=1 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+18=33 ; 2d4+4=9 ;
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 11:59:22 PM
(Ignore d4=mis-click, Perception=27 surprised, KnowNature=14, Attack=33, Dmg=9)

Tsak is surprised. As his mind races to catch up he notices Falco get grappled. If he gets an action he steps up and tries to intervene. If not he watches and tries to figure out what the heck!

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/12+1 CLB|16/11/6/16(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+18=25 ;
Thursday October 19th, 2023 8:10:33 AM
Mak drew his bow and looked into the fog and trees for concealed enemies. Something must have animated these things.

OOC:
Improved Precise Shot, Ignore concealment and cover unless total cover.
Perception +18, Roll 25.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Attacks ignore AC benefits and miss chances from anything less than total cover or concealment| Darkvision| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-85 Feet |

Elyas (Ben A.) (59/92 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) | status: d20+15=34 ; d20+14=22 ;
Thursday October 19th, 2023 1:43:27 PM
Elyas almost is able to react fast enough (perception = 34, would have needed exactly a 20). He quickly looks over the things that are attacking the group

Know Nature = 22

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)
See invisibility (130 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=30 ; d20+20=35 ;
Thursday October 19th, 2023 11:10:15 PM
Posted hours ago but forgot submit, duh
Perception 30 surprised
Panzer gets punched in the face by a tree limb, fist,thing but his armor absorbs some of it. He responds by tapping himself on the head with the shield wand, dropping it and drawing his off hand weapon, the frost
.burst one. He then circles warily waiting for someone to tell him what just happened and what hit him.
Umd 35 to use wand

Dashbard
Shield 1/10 rounds used

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 143/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday October 19th, 2023 11:12:05 PM
forgot to adjust hp

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=28 ; d20+9=23 ;
Thursday October 19th, 2023 11:39:02 PM
(Perception: 28)
(Knowledge:Nature - 23)

Don't know if Ayotnom can act yet or not but if he can he casts haste targeting Mak.Elyas,Beech.Falco,Tsak and himself.

DM Dominik - Escapades in the Blackbird Forest d20+13=15 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+18=30 ; 2d6+7=14 ; 2d6+7=16 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=19 ; 2d6+7=12 ; 2d6+7=17 ; d20+18=30 ; 2d6+7=12 ;
Friday October 20th, 2023 6:49:48 AM
Kiwina attacks the creature back, attempting to thrust his spear into the creature but finds no purchase.

Beech reacts and pulls Falco and Ayotnom with him as he dimension doors away.

Mak is overwhelmed by the sudden attack on his comrades, but manages to draw their weapon.

Tsak manages to draw their weapon in the confusion but is unsure what is going on.

Elyas is caught off-guard by the sudden action.

Falco is stunned by the events that just occurred.

Ayotnom attempts to caste haste before being teleported away.

Panzer takes the hit and casts Shield before preparing for battle.
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Kiwina, Ayotnom and Elyas both recognize these creatures. They are Shambling mounds, which are large intelligent carnivorous plant creatures. They all recall that you need to avoid electricity, as they seem to feed upon it. Kiwina remembers something about fire, but can't recall how effective it is against these creatures.

Mak sees nothing moving in the forest.

Battfield:

Panzer - SM

(15 feet)

SM - Kiwina Mak - SM
SM - Elyas

Tsak

(40 Feet)

Ayotnom Beech Falco

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The creatures attack again:

Panzer is missed by both attempts of the creature.

Kiwina is hit by the creature once and is grappled. {30 bludgeoning damage}

Mak is missed by both attempts.

Elyas is hit by the creature twice and is grappled. {41 bludgeoning damage)
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Mak, Elyas, Beech, Falco, Tsak and Ayotnom are hasted.
Panzer has Shield.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/12+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3) d20+18=21 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+8=19 ; d8+16=17 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=23 ; d8+16=19 ; d8+16=24 ;
Friday October 20th, 2023 8:47:31 AM
Mak targeted the mound on Kiwina and fired the first five arrows.

OOC:
Mak - Shambling Mound, Roll 21(Manyshot), 20(Rapid Shot), 31(Haste), 22, 19: Damage 17+18=35(Manyshot), 18(Rapid Shot), 23(Haste), 19, and 24.

Check those dice rolls out. 3, 2, 11, 4, and 11. Don't you love the Wold die roller. Good news, I think that 11 is my best roll in two months. Makes you think I'm rolling d12's instead of 20's.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 143/158 ) Character Sheet d20+20=40 ;
Friday October 20th, 2023 1:12:44 PM
Panzer taps the knife in his hand with the other wand( Bless weapon ) and then drops that wand and draws a Cold Iron Kukri instead of his Shocking burst Kukri. He steps 5 feet back towards the group and weathers the attacks from the mound in front of him.
UMD 40

Dash board
Shield 2/10 rounds used
Bless Weapon 1/10 rounds used on Frost burst Kukri (main Hand)

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=32 ;
Friday October 20th, 2023 2:59:51 PM
Kiwina certainly can't use the longspear now. . . He attempts to break the grapple, achieving a 32 vs his opponents CMD (standard action). If this frees him, he moves 5' towards Panzer to limit the directions either of them should expect an attack to come from. Since he isn't sure why his earlier attack found no purchase, he also divides his weapon into two pieces (move action) which reform into a light mace and a warhammer (free action).

IF Grappled: AC 20 or 24 vs AoO -- maybe no longer grappled

Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, neutralize poison, spike growth
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Grappled: A grappled creature is restrained by a creature, trap, or effect. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. A grappled character who attempts to cast a spell or use a spell-like ability must make a concentration check (DC 10 + grappler's CMB + spell level), or lose the spell. Grappled creatures cannot make attacks of opportunity.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character 10d6=33 ;
Saturday October 21st, 2023 7:01:42 PM
Beech, with those close out of current danger, pulls a ball of guano from one of his pouches, and finds a spot he can hit the most shambling mounds without hitting a friend.....
It takes a full round for him to prep the spell as he casts it, and as it explodes, it looks more devastating than one of his normal party favors....
"Incoming Party Favor, with some extra ...." Beech yells out, Panzer will know, the rest will quickly learn....

Empowered Fireball 33x1.5= 49 damage, Reflex save DC 19

5th level spell slot used....

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+11=30 ; 4d6=14 ;
Sunday October 22nd, 2023 8:17:22 PM
Ayotnom fires a scorching ray at the nearest mound that is still shambling (30 vs AC; 14 fire damage)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Hastened d20+18=38 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+18=20 ; 2d4+4=7 ; 2d4+4=8 ; 2d4+4=11 ; 2d4+4=8 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 2:12:41 AM
(OOC forgot to add haste to attacks so...)
(Attack1-39, Dmg=7; Attack2=22, Dmg=8; Attack3=24, Dmg=11; Attack4=21, Dmg=8)

Tsak takes a 5 foot step, draws his sword and attacks the grass that's attacking Elyas. He's hoping that the slashing damage of his falchion is effective in his efforts at aggressive weeding.

Elyas (Ben A.) (56/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+9=13 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=22 ; 4d6=7 ; 4d6=19 ; 4d6=18 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 2:59:05 PM
[ooc: I don't actually know if this will work, but I see nothing in the wording that prevents it... ability text is here: https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/wizard/arcane-schools/paizo-arcane-schools/classic-arcane-schools/conjuration/]

Elyas is surprised byt he monster and is grappled! never a good place for a wizard to be. He doesn't like his odds of pulling out of the grapple normally, but then considers that the plant mound probably doesn't know much in the way of planar physics! He looks over to where his allies have dimension doored, and Steps through the mound and ends up next to the others.

[Using 60 feet of Dimensional Steps to teleport over to the other side of Beech and Falco. standard action that doens't provoke, as a Sp ability.]

He then draws his rod (move action) and prepares to fight. using the rod he casts a Scorching Ray at the closest mound

3 beams,
13 to hit touch AC for 7 fire damage
28 vs touch for 19 fire damage
22 vs touch for 18 fire damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 2/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)
See invisibility (130 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 143/158 ) Character Sheet d20+19=21 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+12=14 ; d3+21=24 ; d6=1 ; d3+16=18 ; d3+21=22 ; d6=2 ; d3+16=17 ; d3+16=18 ; d3+16=18 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 6:26:53 PM
OOC since we are skipping ahead without a DM post....

IC
Panzer steps to the nearest mound and says " Hello salad"
Panzer full attacks
Main hand 1 hits AC 21 for 24 damage and 1 cold
Off hand 1 hits AC 23 for 18 damage
Main hand 2 hits AC 23 for 22 damage and 2 cold
Off hand 2 hits AC 27 for 17 damage
Main hand 3 hits AC 10 miss
Off hand 3 hits AC 28 and confirms to AC 21 for 18 damage if not a critical 36 damage if it crits
Bite hits AC 14 miss

Dash board
Shield 3 of 10 rounds used
Bless weapon main hand 2 of 10 rounds used.

Falco: Damien subbing for Ryan Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Hastened d20+18=19 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+11=23 ; d6+1=5 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+1=6 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 8:33:08 PM
(Hastened, Attack1=20, Dmg=5, Attack2=31 crit, crit confirm roll=23, Dmg=7; Attack3=35, Dmg=6

As comfortable with magic as he is, Falco is still a bit shaken by the yoink of Beech's dimension door ripping him out of the grasp of the mound. He takes a moment to settle his nerves, dismisses the idea of a flame strike and instead grasps his longbow and opens fire. He might not damage the things, but hopefully a well aimed shot will pin them in place.

DM Dominik - Escapades in the Blackbird Forest d20+7=12 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+18=30 ; 2d6+7=14 ; 2d6+7=14 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=19 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 10:08:09 PM
Mak fires 5 arrows, striking once for 23 damage.

Panzer casts bless weapon and draws a second weapon.

Kiwina successfully breaks the grapple. He moves towards Panzer.

Beech casts a fireball. Hitting 3 of the creatures fully and 1 Partially.

Ayotnom fires a scorching ray at the nearest creature, hitting successfully.

Tsak takes his Falchion to the creature and hits 3 times, 26 total damage.

Elyas cleverly gets himself out of the grapple. He pulls out a rod and fires scorching ray, hitting all three times, the first one not really making much of an impact.

Falco fires off 3 arrows, hitting twice with one being a critical.
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{OOC: Panzer, Kiwina, Mak, and Elyas all need to make the reflex save from Fireball}
{Panzer you may keep your 2nd post for this round, you are a round ahead of everyone}

SM1: 39
SM2: 23 + 39 = 62
SM3: 14 + 9 + 8 = 31
SM4: 39 + 4 + 26 + 27 = 96

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Battfield:

SM1
Panzer
Kiwina
SM2 - Mak
SM3

Tsak

(40 Feet)

Ayotnom Beech Falco Elyas
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The group notices that fire does not seem to be doing as much damage as you would have expected.

One of the Shambling mounds (SM4) crumbles to the ground.

The mounds strike back:

SM1 - at Panzer - Missing both attacks
SM2 - at Kiwina - Hitting once and grappling for 28 Damage
SM3 - at Tsak - Missing both attacks

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+16=27 ; d8+4=11 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 10:31:13 PM
Ayotnom moves forward to ne within 30 feet of the nearest mound and uses his hand of the apprentice ability to attack.

27 vs AC; 11 damage

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday October 23rd, 2023 10:35:28 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { Without a map, if you are going to cause me to friends, when I should be able to place AoE's to miss them, this is going to limit me for spells, and I do a lot of AoE's.}

Beech drops the long quiver from his right hip to the ground (free action). He then casts Enlarge Person on himself.
"I dropped those on purpose, that's why I have two magic quivers... That one carries Large Arrows. One of mom's friends carried Huge Arrows, he was a Minotaur and used to pull the same trick. Actually, that's who gave me the idea...."

Spells in effect:
Haste
Enlarge Person (extended by Bloodline)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 119/158 ) Character Sheet d20+11=24 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 11:17:28 PM
Reflex save 24,
Panzer dodges the worst of the fireball 24 damage taken

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/7+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+14=26 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+8=14 ; d6+16=22 ; d6+16=21 ; d6+16=17 ; d6+16=18 ;
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 8:08:09 AM
OOC: I'm confused. What fireball? Reflex Save 26. Where is everyone?

Mak took a five foot step back and fired his bow once more, Again 5 arrows flew from his bow.

Mak - SM2, Roll 23(Manyshot), 32(Rapidshot), 25(Haste), 15, 14. ??,Hit, ??, miss, miss. Damage: 22+21=43(Manyshot), 17(Rapidshot), 18(Haste), miss, miss.

Elyas (Ben A.) (56/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+11=21 ; 5d4+5=17 ;
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 10:06:35 AM
[OOC: took the reflex save for the fireball, 21 for half damage. but without a map and on PbP, the fireball is going to hit the whole party? even though in the same round of combat i teleported out of the area? it would be nice to either have a map or have some GM flexibility if we're doing this 'theater of the mind' style for an encounter.]

Elyas fires off another quickened spell. Seeing that fire isn't doing a ton, he switches to a magic missile. 17 force damage to #3

Then he starts a summoning spell

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)
See invisibility (130 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 119/158 ) Character Sheet d20+19=26 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+12=13 ; d3+21=24 ; d6=6 ; d3+16=19 ; d3+21=24 ; d6=6 ; d3+16=18 ; d3+21=23 ; d6=3 ;
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 6:01:13 PM
" BEEEECH!!! Shambling Mounds are BIG and I am SMALL. Is the difference not OBVIOUS!?" Panzer howls at his companion as his eyebrows and a fair amount of the rest of his hide smoulders from the Fireball.
" Be careful, there are impressionable friendlies here !"
Panzer then twirls his blades once and lays into SM1
Main hand 1 Hits AC 26 for 24 damage + 5 cold damage (Adamantine and magic)
Offhand 1 Hits AC 28 for 19 damage (Cold Iron)
Main hand 2 Hits AC 27 for 24 damage +6 cold damage (Adamantine and magic)
Offhand 2 Hits AC 21 for 18 damage (Cold Iron)
Main hand 3 Hits AC 21 for 23 damage +3 cold damage (Adamantine and magic)
Offhand 3 Miss
Bite Miss
If SM1 dies Panzer steps toward SM2 and says " Get behind me and use me as a shield Kiwina, they seem to have trouble hitting me, unlike Beech."

Dashboard
Shield 3/10 rounds used
Bless Weapon 2 of 10 rounds used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 8:31:47 PM
(OOC: Checking In) Time slows down for Ayotnom as he waits to see if his rapier will connect and then return to his hand.

(OOC: will probably make the same action tomorrow)

DM Dominik - Escapades in the Blackbird Forest
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 8:32:04 PM
Ayotnom steps up and strikes at the closest Shambling mounds.

Beech enlarges himself and prepares a large arrow.

Mak fires off 5 more arrows, hitting on 3 of them.

Elyas fires off a set of Magic missiles.

Panzer lashes out at the nearest shambling mounds.

Falco, Kiwina, and Tsak all act defensively.
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SM1: 39 + 29 + 19 = 87
SM2: 23 + 39 = 62 + 43 = 105
SM3: 14 + 9 + 8 = 31 + 11 + 17 +18 + 30 = 107
SM4: Dead
----------------------------------------------------
The remaining 3 Shambling mounds all slump to the ground.

As the final creature crumbles, you hear several loud caws and notice crows are perched on several trees in your area.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=31 ;
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 9:14:13 PM
Beech picks up the quiver and reattaches to his belt. and looks carefully at the crows.....
Well Panzer, I just thought you were the Parrot in that holiday joke mom tells every year....
Oh and we got watchers, can't say they are looking like those from The Culverwood though."

Beech looks carefully to see if there is any shadowy stuff attached to the crows. If and only if he can verify they are touched by shadow, he'll just keep watching them...

Perception 31

Spells in effect
Haste
Enlarge Person

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+12=28 ; d20+12=32 ;
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 11:41:30 PM
Reflex save vs fireball = 28 (ignore the second save)

Kiwina casts speak with animals and asks the crows if they can help him find the local druids.

Falco: Damien subbing for Ryan Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Hastened 5d6=26 ;
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 4:42:32 AM
(Channel Energy/Heal=26)

Falco puts his bow away and dusts himself off.
Gather round people, bring me your sick, your afflicted, your scorched (raised eyebrow at Beech) and your wounded.

When the group is close enough together, trusting the archers to keep an eye on the crows, he channels energy to heal for 26.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Hastened
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 4:44:24 AM
Tsak doesn't put his sword away yet. He waits to see if Kiwina is away with the birds or able to get them to sing.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 3:02:33 PM
Elyas warily walks back to the rest of the group, watching to see if any of the mounds keep fighting

"Well that was a surprise. think the druids are behind this? seems like something they might do

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 5:24:37 PM
Beech, points upwards, gives Panzer a look that obviously says, maybe here too....
"If what was effecting the Culverwood is Wold wide, we may be in trouble. The bad guys, or bad essence at least, was using Ravens and crows as watchers for it's actions. I was under the impression it was just the Culverwood that was being effected, it may be effecting every sentient area of land.
Some dark power was spreading it's grasp, so much so that the friendly Dryads, retreated into their trees and went dormant to protect themselves.
We hadn't found out much, but the two of us left, as we differed in a solution too much with our old group. They dilly dallied in coming to a decision for action and it would be left to making a plan and just hoping...
If this is the same here, we may have trouble finding the Druids, if they have retreated to protect themselves."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+19=29 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=39 ; d3+21=22 ; d3+21=22 ; d3+21=22 ; d3+21=23 ; d3+21=24 ; d3+21=24 ; d3+21=24 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d10=3 ; d6=1 ; d10=4 ;
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 6:07:24 PM
" Shadow touched or not this is WAY too much like back in the Culverwood. Heads on a swivel guys, don't think the fat lady is ready to take the stage yet."
Panzer steps next to Falco and readies to step in front of and/or kill anything that comes for their healer. (combat reflexes leading to up to 5 AoO if something else kicks off)
AC 29 for 22 adamantie + 4 cold damage
AC 32 for 22 adamantine +1 cold damage
AC 29 for 22 adamantine +1 cold damage
AC 38 Crit for 47 adamantine + 5 frost damage
AC 39 Crit for 48 adamantine + 5 frost damage

Dashboard
Shield 4/10 rounds used
Bless Weapon 3/10 rounds used

DM Mark - DM Switch!
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 9:32:37 PM
As the last of the ambulatory plants slump to the ground, the party takes stock of their situation.

Beech retrieves his quiver, as he looks up at the crows. He looks at them carefully, and they look like crows. They are indeed watching. Beech wonders aloud of what happened the Culverwood may be happening here, and relates a bit of that. Panzer agrees this is much like their experience in the Culverwood and warns all to keep a sharp eye out.

Tsak stays wary, his sword out. He watches the crows.

Falco calls his friends close to heal them and releases a burst of healing energy.

Elyas wonders if the druids were behind the attack.

Kiwina casts Speak with Animals, asking the crows if they can help him find the local druids. The birds look at the centaur as he caws at them, though it’s not clear if they are responding to him or just to each other.”

”It talks like us, but it can’t fly.”
“Not sure who you’re looking for.”
“Not safe here, not safe.”
“We’re safe up here.”
“No, they can hurt us. Wait ‘til they leave.”
“They made fire. It may burn the trees.”
"Foolish humans."
“None died. Can we eat that plant?”
“They go to the town, but we cannot go there.”
“To the town. Maybe they will die there and we can eat them.”
“Others may come. Friends. Maybe then we can eat them.”
“We should search for other food.”

Knowledge Nature DC 14: Highlight to display spoiler: {It is not unusual for crows to be drawn to the sounds of battle, as battle usually means food to such carrion eaters.}

Sense Motive DC 26: Highlight to display spoiler: {Trying to intuit the thoughts of animals is difficult, but nothing about these crows suggests any watching or behavior different from an animal that anticipates a possible meal or reward.}

Regarding the forest, you now notice that the fireballs have indeed started a few fires. Looking around, you see about six locations that are burning. It’s not clear if these fires will continue if left unchecked, but you don’t need to be a ranger or a druid to know an unchecked fire in a forest is usually a bad idea.

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 9:40:21 PM
Kiwina looks at the size of the fires and how spread apart they are. If all are small, he can create water several times. If they are within a forty foot diameter space, he could maybe put then out with a sleet storm.

"Why can't you go to the town. What's there?" Kiwina asks the crows.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=16 ; d20+18=32 ;
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 10:42:03 PM
Ayotnom says, "The crows appear to be acting as you'd expect them to. Carrion eaters drawn to the sound of our battle. Perhaps if you offered them a bit of food as a reward Kiwina they'd be more helpful."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Hastened
Thursday October 26th, 2023 3:36:10 AM
Ok, Kiwina seems to be getting somewhere, that's good.

Then Tsak notices the spot fires that have sprung up, 'not so good' he thinks.

Watch my back he says to Mak before heading to the nearest fire to put it out. Between tamping the flames and using a branch to clear around it to remove fuel he's pretty sure fires of this size will be manageable as long as they act quickly and the fires don't run up the trees into the crowns.

Falco: Damien subbing for Ryan Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Hastened d20+21=23 ;
Thursday October 26th, 2023 3:40:20 AM
(Perception=23)

Falco is pleasantly surprised at Panzers reaction to protect him. He looks around to see that everyone is ok. He sees the fires, and Kiwina and Ayotnom in conversation with the crows and decides that he'll act as lookout in case something else comes at them. His head on a swivel he scans the skies and the clear area around the group looking for trouble (perception).

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday October 26th, 2023 11:46:21 AM
Panzer relaxes, a little. He continues to stand guard.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=26 ;
Thursday October 26th, 2023 12:04:59 PM
Beech, having determined that the Crows are not a threat, looks around, seeing if the fires that his fireball started are now under control. If not, the most out of control area, he'll call out, "Stand Clear, it's gonna get cold and storm over there." Giving the time for anyone close to clear out and will drop a Ice Storm to take care of the fire....
If the fires are under control, he'll also keep watch....

Perception 26

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday October 26th, 2023 8:50:10 PM
Ayotnom goes to smother the nearest fire while waiting for Kiwina to respond to his suggestion (OOC: checking in)

DM Mark - From Fire to Ice
Thursday October 26th, 2023 9:25:46 PM
Kiwina’s looks around at the fires left behind by the fireballs. There is one nearby, and he casts Create Water on it, which looks like it will be effective. He responds to the crows, asking them why they cannot go to town, and what is there. A couple look at the centaur.

”The town has gone bad.”
“Humans warned us not to go there. Said they would kill us if we did.”
“The town is bad now.”
“We went, they didn’t kill us.”
“Stupid humans.”

Ayotnym says these crows seem fairly typical for their kind, and suggest offering them some food. He moves to smother a nearby fire.

Tsak moves to another fire. He is able to stamp it out. He tries to clear the area around it and manages to get any unburnt wood pulled back.

Falco can see the fires, but keeps a sharp lookout for more trouble. Panzer also looks around as he stands guard.

Beech sees the fires. He conjures up an ice storm 40’ wide and 40’ tall, catching most of the remaining fires and reaching up into the trees. Great hailstones rain down, causing a good deal of noise. Snow and sleet begins to fall in the area, obscuring any sight through it.

At this point the crows seem to have had enough.

”AAAAK”
“See, I told you they could kill us.”
“That’s it - I’m outta here.”
“Me too.”
“Yeah, I’m not waiting to get hit with the next one.”
“Looks like winter came early.”

They all take off and fly away.

It’s not difficult to make sure any remaining fires outside the Ice Storm are put out. Snow and sleet continue to fall, much quieter now than the initial hailstorm. Wisps of smoke lingers in the area.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday October 27th, 2023 1:25:43 AM
Tsak walks back to the group skirting the mayhem and destruction and stands next to Mak as they watch the crows disappear into the distance.
That went well bloke, I think we're really getting the hang of this diplomacy stuff.

To the group as a whole Onward to town? Seems like the best bet to find out what's going on around here.

Falco; Damien subbing for RyanTsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday October 27th, 2023 1:28:00 AM
Falco looks to Kiwina What did they say about the town? Anything specific?

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=26 ;
Friday October 27th, 2023 8:42:46 AM
Beech, watches the Crows fly off and relaxes quite a bit, but this is a "Wood" until the group leaves it behind, he's on edge, even if only Panzer agrees with him.

Perception 26

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/7+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Friday October 27th, 2023 8:42:52 AM
Mak didn't understand the conversation happening around him with the crows, so he randomly targeted the birds and waited for the command to fire.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=29 ;
Friday October 27th, 2023 8:46:24 AM
Perception 29
Panzer is more relaxed now that the crows are gone. He forms up in the lead, weapons out and prepared for trouble. He also picks up his wands.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Friday October 27th, 2023 8:59:34 AM
Elyas watches the conversation with the crows with interest but doesn't have any spells to help him understand.

"I suppose we continue onward to the town. if these mounds were the welcoming party it might get a lot more hectic in there. but I don't think we can choose to just not go in at this point."

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)
Friday October 27th, 2023 3:15:54 PM
Mak pulled two bundles of arrows out of his sack and refilled his quiver. He'd actually let it get down to 2 arrows. Fortunately he hadn't needed more.

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday October 27th, 2023 5:21:29 PM
Kiwina repeats what the crows said.

DM Mark - Wilsden
Saturday October 28th, 2023 2:37:22 AM
Tsak watches the crows flee the magical attacks on the forest. He suggests proceeding to the town. Beech watches them leave and is relieved. Panzer gathers up his things and prepares to go. Elyas is ready to go to town. He worries that if these shambling mounds were the welcoming party, worse things may await them in the town they seek.

Mak is not sure what the crows are doing so he takes aim at them. He later makes sure his arrow supply is replenished.

Falco asks Kiwina what the crows said, and Kiwina will translate what they said as he watches them leave.

Soon, Beech’s Ice Storm comes to an end. Now that the snow and sleet no longer obscures teh area, you can see that between the fireballs and the pummeling from the Ice Storm, the Petals have pretty much destroyed a few large areas of the forest. It’s probably a good thing you don’t have any druids in your party. :)

Continuing on, the road goes for a while before the trees begin to thin.

As things open up, you see a quaint village nestled amidst a picturesque landscape, surrounded by trees and rolling hills and tranquil meadows. There are a handful of cottages and a central meeting square. The cottages are charming and rustic, with thatched roofs and colorful flower boxes adorning their windows. Cobblestone pathways wind between the stone and wood cottages and low buildings. Here and there you see smoke curling from chimneys, including a large, low building off the central square. You can see a few townsfolk here and there, though you’re still a ways away. A medium sized dog looks in your direction, but does not bark.

Falco; Damien subbing for RyanTsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Sunday October 29th, 2023 12:37:56 AM
Falco shares Mak's assessment, but can't smile because, beak. He gives a soft hoot which tries to say "I'm with you brother".
The medium sized dog looks quite big from Falco's perspective. He tries to make sure there's someone between him and it. Doberman fangs or Labradore breath, neither appeals to him right now.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Sunday October 29th, 2023 12:40:05 AM
Tsak sizes up the town as they approach.

Lovely place. Shall we just go stand in the middle and see who attacks us first?

The comment is light-hearted, but considering what they just did to the forest probably quite realistic.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=23 ; d20+18=34 ;
Sunday October 29th, 2023 11:20:12 PM
Ayotnom surveys the village looking for any sign of light and if his sharp minotaur senses detect anything he tries to get an idea of their motives.

(Perception: 23)
(Sense Motive: 34)

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Sunday October 29th, 2023 11:37:52 PM
"Good idea, Tsak. We can make our presence known so they'll see we aren't skulking about trying to get the drop on anyone. Seriously, we don't need to say we're looking for Achtoom." Kiwina isn't sure their new companions will hear the name right, but any magical effect is what it is.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6)
Monday October 30th, 2023 10:17:35 AM
Falco blinks in surprise at the town and laughs at Tsak's comment. "Lets just make sure we don't get stuck in a small building again when they do attack. Kiwina, saying we are looking for Achtoom seems the simplest approach, your right."

____________________________
Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Monday October 30th, 2023 11:36:52 AM
Elyas agrees. best way to go would be to make themselves known in a peaceful manner and try to learn more about what the druids mean by protecting this town. it looks calm, but that doesn't mean it is...

I agree Falco, let's stick to the open for now

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)
Monday October 30th, 2023 12:27:02 PM
"Plenty of these houses have fires in the chimney. Either someone is home of lurking within." Mak said as he accepted Tsak's challenge and started moving into an open spot in the village. As he did so he slung his bow over his shoulder and loosened his sword in it's scabbard. "Knocking on a door might be all we need to do, but let's give them a chance to come out on their own first."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Monday October 30th, 2023 7:03:38 PM
Panzer can't help but laugh at Tsak's idea, he was thinking much the same himself. He too will start towards the center of town to await the curious or murderous citizens.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday October 30th, 2023 10:41:41 PM
Ayotnom says, "anyone got a bell? I feel like we should be ringing one in the center of town."
(OOC checking in)

DM Mark - Wilsden
Monday October 30th, 2023 11:05:19 PM
The Petals cautiously approach the town before them.

Falco is a bit apprehensive about the dog. Mak notes that smoke from some of the chimneys suggests habitation. Ayotnom looks at the folks he can see, and they seems odd. The dog watches them briefly and then trots off into the woods.

There seems to be a general consensus to go to the center of town to see what might attack.

As the heroes move to the town square, they witness scenes that deepen their sense of unease. A girl is playing with stuffed toys and speaking to them as they are arranged in a perfect circle, but not even looking up at the party passes. A couple sit on a bench in the front of a cottage, muttering something that the party can’t hear from where they are - but they don’t acknowledge or seem to even notice the party. A hunting party moves from the woods into town, carrying a deer on a pole, but paying no heed to the party.

You can see that the large building on the square seems to be a tavern.

Ayotnom, and anyone else Sense Motive DC 23:Highlight to display spoiler: { The villagers here all exhibit strange behavior. They move about in an eerie manner, their actions devoid of life and vitality. Their gaze seems fixed straight ahead, and they will rarely look at the party. The party notices an unsettling absence of any display of joy, sorrow, or any discernible emotions on their faces. Even the domestic animals in the village seem affected, moving with a mechanical precision that is unnatural.}

DM Mark - Message to JohnC
Monday October 30th, 2023 11:10:42 PM
John - when I send emails to jowie@roadrunner.com I get an error message that says the address is not found. Can you please let me know your correct email address?

Mark

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+5=24 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 12:39:02 AM
(SenseMotive=24 success)

As they enter Tsak looks at the people, strangeness exuding from them and emanating thru the whole scene. He's reminded of the necromancer in Dirt City.

Do druids do the mind control thing? Eyes open people, these folks are all on automatic pilot, something or someone else is in control here. Do we check out the tavern?

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) d20+13=17 ; d10=10 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 10:48:00 AM
{Sense Motive: 17}

Falco is unsure what is going on but nods at Tsak. "Noit anything I had head of for druids but who knows. I guess the tavern is a good place to start though I don't like the idea of all being inside a building if things go south."

____________________________
Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+14=34 ; d20+17=36 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 11:09:41 AM
Before entering the town fully, Elyas will refresh his casting of 'See Invisibility' so he can watch for anything that is observing them from the supposed safety of invisibility.

Elyas watches the people as they enter the village and sees that they are acting quite strangely.
Sense Motive = 34, success!

"I think somehting might be controlling them he says with disgust "see how they just stare straight ahead? there's no emotion displayed, no focus on anything in particular. it's almost mechanical. like the whole town is under a compulsion spell perhaps?

He tries to think what kind of spell could affect such a large group of people and to recall what he can about how to deal with such an enchantment.
Knowledge Arcana = 36

If this is the 'protection' that the druids are giving this town, we have to end it. this is wrong.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)
See invisibility (130 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 3:07:16 PM
Beech thinks about the spells a few moments, "You did say we came here following someone powerful, and if it's a caster, I see no reason a spell like that would be beyond his or her ability. Mom taught me that playing with someone's mind was something I'd never want to do for any length of time, but maybe suggestion or something like that. I'm certain there are other ways, maybe some sort of drug added with an even simpler spell of some type.
The easiest way to test, a very simple spell, but it's not one I know..."
Beech, will keep his bow handy...

Highlight to display spoiler: { my email got spoofed a couple weeks ago, informed the PTB, and thought I mentioned it on this board too... My new Email is jowie069@roadrunner.com}

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=21 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 4:55:27 PM
(Sense motive = 21)

Kiwina gets a strange feeling as they are being ignored, as if maybe these "people" are . . . He stops walking forward. "Did we mention the guy we're looking for is a necromancer?" he asks quietly. Looking at the nearest of the townsfolk, he tries to identify whether they are actually breathing, blinking, or otherwise showing the little signs of life.

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=35 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 4:56:07 PM
Perception = 35 for the last post.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d8+1=2 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=9 ; d20+25=38 ; d20+3=8 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 7:01:52 PM
At the thought of going indoors Panzer pulls out a wand a tops off his hit points. Fireball was easily the fastest way to pacify a room full of hostiles, but dodging it was important to Panzer.
" Anyone know that spell that protects your mind from influence?"
Panzer then stands in front of some folks as they walk around town, just to see what they do.
Perception 38
Sense Motive 8

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 11:15:15 PM
Ayotnom says, "I concur with the people being drone-like and devoid of emotion. As for chasing a powerful caster what first we had to deal with a powerful necromancer, now we have to match wits with some sort of masterful enchanter or enchantress? Will we have to run the gambit of school masteries before we are done with this? I wonder who is next an evoker, illusionist, or diviner perhaps?"

DM Mark - People Are Strange When You're A Stranger
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 11:48:34 PM
Tsak wonders if druids could be causing the problems in this town. He considers going to the tavern, but isn’t so sure about being inside a building here.

Elyas makes sure he has cast See Invisibility before entering the town. As he enters, he tells his friends, ”"I think something might be controlling them. See how they just stare straight ahead? there's no emotion displayed, no focus on anything in particular. it's almost mechanical. like the whole town is under a compulsion spell perhaps?” He wonders about the druids' role in this. As he tries to think of what might cause this, he’s not familiar with any magics that might cause this. Can you have a mass control person or maybe dominate person? He doesn’t think so. Maybe a wish?

Beech thinks there must indeed be some magic involved, or perhaps they’re drugged. He keeps his bow handy.

Kiwina worries that perhaps these folk are undead. He looks carefully. All these people do blink their eyes from time to time. He can see that the hunting party seems to be breathing a bit heavily under the load of the deer they are carrying. He sees them set their load down, talking amongst themselves. He cannot tell with the others he can see - the little girl, the couple on a bench. The little girls seems to be talking to the stuffed animals, and the couple are idly talking to each other while staring straight ahead, though he is not close enough to hear them. He sees an old woman emerge from her house to throw a pail of water out before he goes back in.

Panzer uses a wand to heal himself. He asks if anyone can protect him from mind control. He approaches the hunting party - it is two men and a woman. He hears one say and another respond in a monotone voice. “This was a good catch.” “Yeah, I was glad I spotted it. It was a good shot.” He will stand in front of one of the hunting party as the man goes into a home. The man looks dully at him for a moment as he steps around the badger.

The small town is relatively quiet. You hear an even, mechanical clanging from a blacksmith somewhere. In addition to those on the square, you hear murmured voices from the tavern, but rather quiet from what you would normally expect from a tavern.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3) d20+10=24 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 8:27:53 AM
"Well, this can't be good." Mak said as he examined the girl playing with the stuffed toys. "Falco, can you tell if these people are eating or have had anything to drink? Starvation or dehydration might kill them if whatever is controlling them doesn't allow those activities....You know that spell you used when we were fighting the deep that allowed some of us to break the control it had on us? Can you do that on someone here?"

OOC:
Sense Motive +10, Roll 24

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 8:57:59 AM
"I don't know any normal spells that could accomplish this. there are spells that allow you to control someone's actions, but not at this scale. I suppose it could be a large number of casters all using dominate on different people.... or some kind of wish spell or ritual magic. whatever it is, it is dangerous."

Elyas casts Protection from Evil on himself, then recalls the spell using his pearl of power in case he needs more uses of it. it won't last long, but the one who is able to cast protection should certainly be on his guard first.

"I can protect a few of us from mental control, but i don't have enough acstings on the day for the whole group. if anyone shows signs of acting like these people in the village I can cast on you. Or should we spend the spells on one or two townsfolk, see if it breaks them out of it? I also have a break enchantment and some dispels. Give the word Captain and I'll start experimenting

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)
See invisibility (130 minutes)
Protection from Evil (13 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 11:29:17 AM
Tsak can't help himself, he wraps his knuckles (not too hard) on Mak's head Hello. Anyone home? Then he looks to the rest of the party I think we lost one already...

Grinning at his own joke the ranger waits to see the consensus. Are we gonna visit the tavern or start experimenting with the minds of the locals? Though it seems we're already a bit late to that party.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) d20+6=10 ; d20+13=24 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 11:35:20 AM
{Nature: 10 | Religion: 24}

Falco watches the movements of the people looking for what could be causing this. He doesn't know enough about nature it be help but he considers divine possibilities.

"I am not so worried about someone controlling my mind, clerics are good at resisting that sort of thing, so focus on the others."
____________________________
Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=30 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 11:44:34 AM
Panzer thinks... Some may see wisps of smoke coming from his ears.

He looks for animals in the town. Chickens, cats,birds,where did that dog go? He wants to see if the animals here can see them or react to them. The deer is out of the question, no more reactions left in that fellow. He starts looking for the dog that they saw upon entering the village.
Perception 30

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 1:03:16 PM
Beech, walks up to the home that the hunters entered.
"Maybe knocking will get a different reaction..."
He proceeds to knock on the door, he wants to see if that makes a difference.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 1:55:15 PM
"Elyas" Mak started. "Use your spell on an adult first. One of those hunters would be the best I'd think, unless we can find a holy man in town. If it's as Falco said and that type is resistant, maybe a second chance is all they'd need."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 9:42:47 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well monks, wizards and Duelists are pretty good at resisting mental effects. Fighters not so much but I'm mostly monk, wizard and duelist so I think I should be okay."

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 10:34:41 PM
"Could they be drugged?" But although he asks, Kiwina doesn't think that would explain someone stepping around Panzer.

DM Mark - People Are Strange When You're A Stranger d20=13 ; d20=19 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 12:13:59 AM
The Petals continue to look around and discuss what they see, but only among themselves.

Mak asks Falco if he can tell if these folks may be suffering from a lack of food or water. He suggests Falco cast a spell that might release one of these folks from any mental control. Falco ponders what he sees. These folk don’t seem lacking food or water, but they seem to be lacking something. His knowledge of religion suggests they seem to be lacking any sort of passion or drive or interest in what they are doing.

Elyas says that the ability to control this many people at once would indeed be powerful. He casts Protection from Evil on himself, offers to cast protection spells on a couple of people. At Mak’s suggestion, Elyas will also cast Protection from Evil on one of the hunters. The man seems to wince a bit, having a spell caster motioning so close, but otherwise ignores the wizard, his eyes fixed on the door where the one hunter went.

This close to a tavern without going in, Tsak knocks on Mak’s head, jokingly wondering if anyone is home.

Panzer thinks. Hard. The dog he saw before is nowhere to be seen. He sees a cat, and walks up to it. He pretty much has to move into the thing to get it to react, and it moves aside without really looking at him.

Beech knocks on the door where one of the hunters went. The other two hunters are still in the courtyard, and seem to be waiting for something. You can see the deer has been gutted but not dressed yet.

After a moment, the door opens. The hunter carries a couple of knives. He seems to ignore Beech, though he does move around the Liontaur as he rejoins the other hunters, handing them each a knife and laying out a piece of bloodstained canvass. After he wordlessly hands the knives to the others, they begin mechanically skinning the beast. "Good deer." "Yeah, good deer."

The small town remains quiet. The clanging of the blacksmith seems to have stopped. The little girl continues in a dull interaction with her inanimate playmates. The older couple continues to speak in low tones to each other, paying the party no mind. You hear murmured voices from the tavern, along with someone that begins strumming a chord repeatedly on some sort of stringed instrument.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6)
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 10:06:15 AM
"I know of want to just poke one of them. Not super hard but really just a poke in the ribs." He looks at the hunters, now holding knives before he walks over near the little girl, normally a walking talking owl is quite a hit with kids. He gets in her line of sight and lets out a little hoot.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=35 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 11:37:50 AM
(Perception=35)

Tsak finds it interesting that the cat seems to be suffering the same stupor as the rest of the town. He doesn't know exactly what it means but its interesting. Seems to cement that its some sort of effect, and probably not personal as who would bother to control a cat or a dog. Might be geographic and/or time sensitive.
We need to be careful here. Something has happened and we don't know what sets it off. Lets have a quick look in this tavern - there's got to be a clue around somewhere and that seems a good place to start. This place is really creepy! He moves toward the tavern, peering thru any available windows. If he can't find any other way to look in open a door and stick his head in (Perception).

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 1:45:55 PM
An idea obviously has just hit Beech, as he stopped mid-step.
"Before you open that door, plug your ears with something. I hadn't thought of this before, but something that can effect a large group by controlling only a couple, is music.
I honestly don't know much about Bardic magery, I know it's arcane, but different than my own. I think that's all I know, except that really skilled Bards can play with controlling peoples emotions and fascinations of large groups, just with their performances."
Beech searches his gear, and slicing a couple pieces of fat off the meat in his haversack, rolls it until soft, "Anyone got candles? if not this fat will work as ear plugs." He shivers a bit at how many spells it'll takes to get it cleaned out....

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 5:34:16 PM
" Inhaled, ingested or I guess listened to? I mean if it is affecting everyone, including the anumals then it has to be an area effect right?"
Panzer wads up some cloth and plugs his ears. He then enters the tavern.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 11:08:12 PM
Ayotnom says, "Should we head to the tavern? Perhaps the stringed instrument being played their is doing some sort of magical effect? Mayhap a fey or druid troubadour?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 11:16:18 PM
"Is there a limit on the range of music? We can hear it from here." Kiwina nevertheless follows Panzer's advice, reflecting that he should have known from the start that they'd end up in a tavern. Being a large creature, though, he does not feel the need to go inside before he's had a chance to scout the business out. Too much chance it will be confining.

DM Mark - People Are Strange When You're A Stranger d20=1 ; d20=1 ;
Friday November 3rd, 2023 12:34:17 AM
The Petals begin to move out from their apprehensive huddle.

Falco heads over to the young girl playing with her animals. As he approaches, he can see she’s maybe about 6 years old, with straight blond hair and wearing a dirty pink dress. She sits with her stuffed animals arranged in a careful circle.

She says "Let's have a tea party with all our special friends", and goes through the motions of pouring invisible tea, but Falco can see that her gestures lack the playfulness he’d expect to see from a child. Her voice is flat and emotionless, almost like she was reciting lines as if she were a mere observer rather than an active participant.

Falco walks up and hoots at the girl. She pauses and her head slowly pivots to the little owlman, though she shows no surprise at his appearance. Her eyes seem vacant as she says in a monotone, ”Oh look Teddy, we have another friend.” Then she rises and puts her hands on Falco, directing him to sit in the circle with the others. She will place a cup and saucer in front of Falco, continuing as he were one of her stuffed animals.

”There - now we have all our friends. Let’s have our tea."
“It's magic tea that can make you super strong and brave. The nice man gave me tea, and now I’m giving some to you."
"Oh, Teddy, would you like some more tea? It's pretend, but it tastes like chocolate"
"Everybody likes tea. Everybody. And it makes you strong and brave."

She continues mechanically pouring invisible tea for all, including Falco. Falco does not smell or see any tea though, which is not surprising in a little girl’s tea party. But for Falco there’s something mildly terrifying in these simple words and gestures devoid of any joy or real intent.

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A wooden sign of carved oak showing an oakleaf and an acorn hangs above the doorway to the tavern. Ayotnom suggests heading to the tavern, but Tsak is way ahead of him and pokes his head in. Beech cautions to the others to stop up their ears before entering. Panzer heeds this advice and puts in earplugs before following Tsak in. Kiwina does as well, and though he stays outside he can see most of what follows through the open door.

Entering, Tsak and Panzer see a tavern that stands in stark contrast to the lively and bustling taverns they are accustomed to. Of course, Panzer cannot hear anything in here.

The place is mainly illuminated by soft, flickering candlelight and lanterns, casting dancing shadows upon the worn wooden tables and chairs. Some candles have burned down so completely that all that remains is a pile of wax.

The patrons seated at the tables engage in quiet conversations, their voices devoid of emotion. The discussions Tsak can hear seem to focus primarily on practical matters relating to chores, gardens, etc. or mundane matters like the weather. Some people start repeating themselves.

There is a lone performer of sorts, but he does not sing and only keeps strumming the same chord - which Tsak thinks would get pretty annoying after a while.

Behind the worn wooden bar stands the tavern's bartender, a middle-aged man. He appears weary and his shoulders are slumped. His movements are slow and deliberate, lacking the vibrant energy that would typically accompany his role.

The smell of smoke is strong in this main area and the air is hazy all the way to the ceiling. Grey clouds are escaping from behind the closed door to the kitchen, hinting at a potential fire or some other source of danger. Tsak and Panzer find this rather alarming, but if there is danger, the people in here seem oblivious to it.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+13=31 ;
Friday November 3rd, 2023 7:15:01 AM
Elyas notes that the hunter recognizes that he was casting a spell, with the closest thing to emotion he's seen so far here. But the protection from evil didn't do anything.

Next he tries casting a detect magic and observing the hunters to see if they have any magic items. If they all have one, maybe that is involved.

He then tries dispel magic. If the hunters each had an item he will try to supress that item, otherwise he casts it on the person

Dispel magic caster check = 31

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday November 3rd, 2023 9:19:38 AM
Tsak motions Panzer to stay where he is and keep a lookout. He moves over next to the kitchen door where he opens it slowly and peers inside to see whats cooking.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6)
Friday November 3rd, 2023 9:54:58 AM
Falco mimes taking a sip from the tea and gives a little hoot. "Well that is excellent, I feel stronger already. Excuse me, I must catch up to my other friends."

A little shaken by the experience with the girl Falco quickly catches up with the others in the no less creepy tavern.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=22 ;
Friday November 3rd, 2023 4:40:41 PM
At a loss, Beech, just remains at the ready to follow up or to protect his friends.

Perception, 22

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=44 ;
Friday November 3rd, 2023 5:04:42 PM
Panzer pops the plugs from his ears as Tsak seems to have found something alarming. He keeps watch though he expects nothing surprising to happen.
Perception 44

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=34 ;
Friday November 3rd, 2023 11:07:16 PM
Kiwina watches while his friends investigate the tavern, but also looks for signs of trouble from outside. Just in case whatever is affecting the town is somehow alerted to their presence.

(Perception = 34)

DM Mark - FIRE!
Saturday November 4th, 2023 2:13:41 AM
The Petals continue to observe, careful not to ask any questions of the people here.

Elyas is puzzled by these hunters. He casts Detect Magic, but detects nothing on them. The female hunter looks at one of her friends and in a flat voice says, ”Someone is casting a spell. I wonder what that does.” Then Elyas casts Dispel Magic on the hunter that had entered the nearby dwelling and brought out the knives. This earns the wizard a dull look from the man who then turns to the other two hunters and says, ”He’s doing it again. Like the healer.” Another responds flatly, ”Yes, like the healer. He must be here to help. Like the healer.” They continue mechanically skinning the deer.

Falco feigns a sip of the pretend tea and says, "Well that is excellent, I feel stronger already. Excuse me, I must catch up to my other friends.". As he gets up to leave, the little girl continues to look at the stuffed animals and says in her monotone, “Oh. One of our friends is leaving. At least he had some of the tea the nice man gave us, though ours is just pretend. That’s why I gave it to you - so it will make you strong and brave. Strong and brave he said. Strong and brave.”

With nothing to fight, Beech stands and watches. He sees the hunting party, the little girl Falco was with, and the old couple sitting on the bench seemingly talking to each other. The clanging of a blacksmith from somewhere begins again.

Panzer removes his earplugs and watches the dull scene.

Tsak pushes the kitchen door open to see the source of the smoke. Smoke and light steam out from the kitchen.

Holy Crap! This is bad!

Tsak coughs a bit as he peers into the smokey kitchen, smoke stinging his eyes. The kitchen is brightly lit by flames! A man in a dirty apron is standing by at a table, mechanically chopping carrots, while behind him, flames from stove top have set parts of the wall alight. The flames have crept up the wall and are licking at the ceiling. A woman lays motionless on the floor by the oven. She doesn't look wounded, but it’s hard to tell in this smoke.

Panzer’s attention is instantly drawn to the flickering flames beyond the door! Kiwina too can see these flames from where he stands at the tavern doorway.

The patrons in the tavern seem to slowly turn toward the kitchen door, but don’t seem to immediately react. One says in a dull voice. ”That looks like fire.” Another replies, ”Yes. Fire.”

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=28 ;
Sunday November 5th, 2023 3:27:35 PM
Hearing them call out fire, beech yells back, "Wasn't my fault, and I usually don't have to worry about stopping the fire. Can't do it!"
Beech, settles the bow, because if they are going to be distracted with a fire to put, now would be the time to attack.....

Perception 28

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Sunday November 5th, 2023 4:50:51 PM
Tsak turns to Panzer Come get door and the guy chopping carrots, be careful he's got a knife, Kiwina find us some water and buckets, the structure is alight. At that point Tsak calms his breathing and moves in to grab the female. He rolls her on her back, gets his hands under her shoulders and drags her out of the kitchen but doesn't stop there. He drags her all the way thru the tavern and outside putting her on the ground well clear of the building. Falco, one here for you bud, can you check her out see if she's breathing or injured? At that point Tsak goes back to help with dousing the fire and/or removing the man from the kitchen.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday November 5th, 2023 8:21:07 PM
Ayotnom says, "We didn't start the fire. Don't know if it was always burning since the Wold's been turning though."

He looks for a well or something and if he finds it he goes over to it and fills a bucket with water and if he has time he will attempt to pour the bucket on the flames.

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Sunday November 5th, 2023 9:47:08 PM
Kiwina can only do it once, but casts sleet storm hoping it will put out the fire.

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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, neutralize poison, spike growth
4th -- sleet storm (used), control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

DM Mark - Ready, Aim, Sleet! d20=16 ;
Monday November 6th, 2023 3:44:16 AM
There’s a fire in the tavern kitchen!

Beech is quick to note that the fire was not his doing this time, but laments that he has no way to put it out.

Tsak yells to Panzer to come get the chef in the kitchen out, and for Kiwina to get some water to put out the fire. Then he drags the woman out and tells Falco he has a patient for him, before charging back in.

Ayotnom seems to have a song running through his head as he looks around for water. He spies a well in the square outside the tavern and runs over to fill a bucket and run back to the tavern.

Kiwina can see the smoke and the flames from the kitchen. He casts Sleet Storm into the kitchen. Even though he centers the spell on the back wall of the kitchen, the spell extends out in a 40’ radius, plunging most of the tavern into an icy cold whiteout!

Tsak and Panzer will need to make a DC 10 acrobatics check to move through the sleet at half speed. Failure by 5 or more means he falls on the ice.

Tsak, Panzer and Kiwian can hear some voices in the obscured areas of the tavern. They sound a bit confused, but do not sound alarmed at the sudden appearance of the Sleet Storm.

”Huh. Must be we’re in for a cold spell.”
“It’s cold alright.”
“Ouch”
“Reckon winter’s come early.”
“Ow, my back.”
“Time to head out.”
“Ooof.”
“Floor is slippery.”
“Ouch.”

You will find that the Sleet Storm persists for 7 rounds. Tsak will likely be able to reach this kitchen at some point during this time, and he finds the cook is already making his way out, along with the barkeep, a couple of servers, and seven patrons. They all seem a bit confused by all that’s happening, and they look dully at Kiwina as they exit and mill about in the courtyard.

”I think the centaur cast a spell.”
“You were right when you said it was a cold spell.”
“Why’d he do that.”
“Seemed unnecessary.”
“I’m going home.”
“If you’re hurt, go see the healer.”
“Yeah, he can give you something to heal you.”

Falco will soon find that the woman that was unconscious was overcome by smoke, but it seems that she will be alright. She coughs for a bit, but does not seem alarmed or upset. She looks around for a bit and then gets up.

The old couple on the bench across the square point at the commotion at the tavern, and talk to each other. The hunters continue their butchering of the deer, paying no mind to the tavern. The little girl turns at the noise for a moment and then goes back to her tea party.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Monday November 6th, 2023 9:06:39 AM
Elyas runs over to help when he sees the flames, but there isn't much left that needs to be done once the sleet storm smothers the flames. He dimension steps into the tavern and if he finds any remaining patrons he touches them and dimension steps back outside with them.

When he hears someone mention the healer he walks closer to them

"I think I am hurt. where is the healer? I need their help"

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6)
Monday November 6th, 2023 9:55:01 AM
Falco curses himself for not preparing Create Water but then the sleet storm starts and he backs away slowly not wanting to get into that mess. Checking the unconscious woman he is put off by her lack of reaction. He considders what to do next. Should I try Dispel Magic on one of them maybe? See if that can snap one of them out of it and get us information?

He stops, hearing what Elyas is saying about a healer. "A local healer might be a good place to start." He moves to Elyas's side/ "Someone show this fellow to the healer!"

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)
Monday November 6th, 2023 11:30:17 AM
Mak stood and watched events unfold in front of him. "Well, looks like they were all drugged. Don't eat of drink anything here."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Monday November 6th, 2023 4:55:33 PM
The emergency is over before Panzer can even call out.
He seconds Mak's assesment though. " The little girl said something about a nice man bringing them all some tea and having them drink it. To me that sounds like something to fuddle their minds and to induce....this state on them. Sound like the person you guys are looking for?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+3=5 ;
Monday November 6th, 2023 4:58:04 PM
(Acrobatics=5 FAIL)

Tsak is moving quickly thru the tavern when the ice storm hits. His feet disappear out from under him and he ends up sliding on his butt into a table and some stools. He continues on all fours toward the kitchen only to see the cook make his way out of the room. "Cool" he thinks as everyone in the tavern slowly and carefully makes their way outside.
Tsak scoots across to the outside door, still on his butt, before using the wall to help himself stand up and then walk outside as normally as possible pretending that nothing happened and it's all just another, normal day where he has no trouble staying on his feet. Nope, no trouble whatsoever, nothing to see here...

Overhearing Mak's comment about the town being drugged Tsak gives him a nod That fits, good call

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=38 ;
Monday November 6th, 2023 5:47:55 PM
"Anyone able to cure or remove disease or poisons? Or even just suppress them for a while. That's beyond my abilities, but I believe the suppression spell is fairly simple, or so I've been told."
Still keeping an eye out, Beech looks for someone not being effected the same way as the residents.

Perception 38

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday November 6th, 2023 7:51:12 PM
"I could eliminate the poison from one of them. Which one would you like to talk with?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday November 6th, 2023 10:31:33 PM
Ayotnom enters the sleety kitchen and makes sure there aren't any patches of flame the spell missed. If he finds any he'll use the bucket on them till it is empty.

DM Mark - "I think I am hurt. where is the healer? I need their help"
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 2:42:06 AM
A lot happens all at once as the Petals snap into action!

Tsak slips, but manages to move through the sleet storm, checking for any others to usher them out. He can feel someone and pulls him out.

Ayotnom charges in with a bucket of water. He slips on the ice and goes down. He crawls toward the kitchen, and though the sleet blinds him, he does not notice any flickering flames.

Elyas Dimension Steps into the tavern to rescue anyone in there. He slips as well, but manages to pull out a couple of patrons (uses 60’ of Dimensional Step.)

As the tavern patrons and staff shuffle out, Mak wonders aloud if these folk might be poisoned. He tells his friends not to eat or drink anything here. Tsak agrees, and wonders aloud if anyone can remove poison. Kiwina says that he can, but is not sure whom to cast it on. Panzer mentions the little girl spoke of someone that gave her tea, and that she might be a good candidate for Kiwina’s spell.

Looking around, you can see that some of the folks that came out of the tavern are a bit banged up from taking a fall, but nothing serious. Oddly, through all of this, the townsfolk never really look at or focus on the Petals. They can see you all, but they seem to act as though they don’t actually see you.

Elyas listens to the people speak of a healer, so he says "I think I am hurt. Where is the healer? I need their help"

One of the people there says to another, ”One of them is hurt. He wants to see the healer.” A woman replies, ”The healer. He’s here to help us. They should know he’s down that street. His house is the yellow one on a small hill at the edge of town. The healer will give them something that will help them.” She points in a specific direction down a street. Though she is responding to Elyas query, she responds to another of the townsfolk instead.

Once Kiwina’s spell expires, you can see that the fire is indeed out - nice use of that spell. The tavern is a bit of a mess - some spilled drinks, some of the chairs and tables are overturned, likely by falling people trying to catch themselves. Slowly, the tavern staff shuffle back on, mechanically setting things aright in the tavern. Townsfolk mill about, talking to each other about the strange storm in the tavern. There is more mention of a healer. Some suggest winter may be here early.

The three hunters glanced over at all the commotion, but did not break from their task of butchering the deer. Even the little girl continues her play.

These people are strange. They still seem to move with a dull, mechanical shuffle.

Sense Motive DC 23:Highlight to display spoiler: { They seem to lack any initiative or emotion. It’s almost as if they are only going through the motions of being alive.}

Perception DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {A raven flies over the town square, circling once and then flying away.}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+5=17 ; d20+18=32 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 4:42:39 AM
(Sense Motive=17 Fail; Perception=32 Pass)

Tsak pulls another body out of the tavern, taking them to where he took the unconscious woman he motions Falco that there's another person to have a look over.

Whilst outside he catches up on the conversation regarding a healer in the yellow house on the edge of town. Sounds like a good candidate for a house call.

Then he notices the raven Eyes up folks, seems like someone might be getting an update on our activities here in town. Let's go see this doc.

Does the raven go in the same direction as the doctor's house? Can Tsak tell that from what he saw?

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+14=22 ; d20+15=18 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 9:47:29 AM
Sense motive = 22, perception =18

"yes i see it, Tsak. they might be reporting on us, or they might just live here. was hard to tell when we tried talking to them before the village. I'm sure with the spells and all, if anyone is watching the town even half-heartedly they have seen us by now.

Let's go have a chat with this 'Healer'. I still can try to break an enchantment, but i think i need to know more about what is causing it to make sure i can use that spell effectively. We know now that there is a healer that gave them some sort of tea that likely caused this. Seems like enough to go on for now"

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (270/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)
See invisibility (130 minutes)
Protection from Evil (7 minutes)

On Party

Summon

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) d20+13=33 ; d20+21=37 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 10:05:42 AM
{Sense Motive: 33 | Perception: 37}

Falco shakes his head as he watches the people of the town. Like constructs just going about their days. [/i] Hearing Tsak and Elyas talking he nods. [b] "I think this healer may have something to answer for."

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+3=6 ; d20+21=25 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 12:50:21 PM
Beech looks down the direction towards the "Healer's" house. "Yep, more Crows, but this time it was a singleton, I expect it was someone's eyes. Druids or the Woods, don't matter, didn't look like it was in tatters, so doubt it was undead or dieing.
Everyone gather close for a few moments please, then stay inside the edges once I place the spell down the street, it'll cover our movement, at least from above. The effect will be down the center of the street, so watch your step."
Beech, studies the street for a few seconds, then casts the illusion. He'll walk slowly, keeping his concentration as he does so making his way towards the healers house.

The "illusion tunnel" of the road from above is 10'x10' and 170' in length.

Sense Motive 6
Perception 25 (auto make the check)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+3=16 ; d20+25=40 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 6:22:29 PM
Sense Motive 16 fail
Perception 40
Panzer sees the bird and really thinks it is time for crow depopulation, but his bow is stowed and the bird is gone. He forms up to head to the healers house. He really wishes he knew why they were here other than they were sent and are following a trail of some kind, but that info isn't able to be shared so he just blithely follows along.

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+12=23 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 6:33:36 PM
(Sense motive = 23, perception = auto success)

The little girl is the one person Kiwina is definitely not going to try to revive. If the spell worked, the recipient would be stuck dealing with their neighbors in this state. Still, the incident with the fire makes it clear they need some alert supervision. He tries to identify someone who may have had leadership potential, and casts neutralize poison on them, although he's a bit itchy to investigate this "healer".

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=23 ; d20+19=25 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 10:24:57 PM
(Sense Motive: 23)
(Perception:25)

Ayotnom gets himself off the floor and then takes another look around. He says, "Yes I saw the raven scout too. I also observe how these folks seem to just be going through the motions with out any emotions but perhaps this 'healer' of theirs will be the source of this if they are supposedly here to 'help' everyone."

The Cottage

DM Mark - "Let's go see this doc." d8=2 ; d20=17 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 3:03:00 AM
Satisfied everyone is out of harm's way, Tsak rests. He notes a raven flying overhead and mentions this to his friends. He suggests going to see this healer.

In fact, everyone seems to have seen the raven flying overhead, and all are for visiting this healer.

Kiwina is not sure if anyone here is a town leader, but the barkeep seemed to be in authority within the tavern, and Kiwina might judge him to be the owner. He casts Neutralize Posion on the man. This seems to have no obvious effect, though the man does draw away from the centaur after he touches the man as he casts the spell. The man still will not look at the Petals directly, and he still moves with a dull, plodding gait as he returns to his tavern.

Beech casts a spell to try to cover the Petals' way to this healer with an illusion.

(If I understand correctly, Beech is using Silent Image to create the image of an empty road, but about 10’ above the actual road so that an observer from above would look down and see the empty road and not the PCs beneath it. Unless the observer is very high up, the nature of this “elevated” road would be fairly obvious to anyone moving, as their perspective changes as they move, but the illusion does not. So, while it may hide the PCs from observers within the limits of the illusion, the fact that they are looking at an elevated roadway that is higher than the surrounding ground would be obvious to anyone flying overhead.)

Though the Petals may ask the townsfolk to take them to this healer, none will. In fact, they avoid responding directly to the Petals. Instead they will dully say to another person something like, ”Someone needs to find the healer’s house. They should simply head that way, and look for the yellow house on the low hill on the edge of town.”

Following this direction, you generally proceed southward. After a few hundred feet, you can see a small rise with a yellow house. There are trees here as the forest tends to press in toward the town on all sides. It looks peaceful and quiet.

To answer Tsak’s question, this does generally seem to be the direction the raven went, though it did pass out of Tsak's field of vision so he’s not positive.

Here is your map.

You will be coming in from the “top” of this map, so place yourselves accordingly.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6)
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 8:23:09 AM
Falco's normal good mode is a bit dark as he doesn't like the idea of this enire town of people being under someone's control.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 1:03:00 PM
"Nice of them to point us in the right direction. So. Do we give the 'healer' a chance to explain what is going on here, or do we go in hard and fast and ask our questions once they've been restrained and incapacitated? If we're going to fight, we should probably do some recon first

Elyas has a few options ot help with checking out the house, depending on what the Petals want to do. Flight, invisibility, and teleportation are all on the menu.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 2:51:33 PM
" I dunno. You guys know who we are looking for and what they are capable of, not me. Knowing before we go in if I am supposed to keep whomever we find in there in a servicable and talking condition is a kinda important fact though."
Panzer puts away his weapons as he waits to hear the plan.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 3:16:56 PM
Mak lagged behind the others for a moment to examine the unconscious woman. As he did so he undid the laces on her blouse to check her chest bone for anything that might suggest she'd been heartseeded.

Afterwards he rushed to catch up with the others.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 8:46:51 PM
Beech heads up the tunnel towards the Healer's house. "Remember to stay near the middle of the road." Beech whispers to everyone as he walks slowly and concentrates on maintaining the spell.

The way I pictured the illusion is over basically the most traveled area and is a like a 1/2 tube slightly taller than wide. (10' high by 10' wide) but at the edges near the top, it's prolly only 6' curving up to the center. With it over the most traveled areas, the changed should be harder to spot, but there will be a little bit of shift from perspective, can't be helped, because we don't have anything to anchor it to. (like walls)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 9:52:42 PM
Ayotnom says, "I think it sounds ominous that this supposed healer is here to help "everyone" and "everyone" seems to be wondering around like automatons. I mean I'm willing to let the healer explain themselves but if it looks like they are going to cast a spell then we attack first."

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 11:04:43 PM
Kiwina tells Panzer, "We fought a necromancer. This guy was in correspondence with the necromancer, and said he had some ideas to make his monsters more powerful. Kinda think he's also a necromancer, but I guess I wouldn't be able to say for sure. Based on the way the last fight went, I'm kind of tempted to burn this one's house around him. Someone else best be the diplomat today."

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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals (used)
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, neutralize poison (used), spike growth
4th -- sleet storm (used), control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

DM Mark - "Let's go see this doc."
Thursday November 9th, 2023 12:56:40 AM
Falco does not like that something seems to be affecting the people of Wilsden.

This worried Mak too, and he checks the unconscious woman to make sure she does not bear the scars of having been heartseeded. He is relieved that she does not.

As the Petals head as directed by some of the townsfolk, Beech creates an illusory tunnel to shield their passage for most of the way there. The petals regard the yellow house on the rise before them.

Elyas wonders aloud if the Petals should start with questions or just start lobbing spells and ask later. Ayotnom suggests starting with questions unless this healer resists. Panzer answers that he’s not sure because no one has really told him why you all are here.

Kiwina resists the temptation to just burn this house down. Which is probably good, given that the house is surrounded by a forest. He answers Panzer’s questions about whom they seek and why. The summary below contains Kiwina’s answer, but (if you will forgive the DM for some added exposition) adds a bit more context for Beech and Panzer.

DM Recap to make things easier for Panzer and Beech: The Petals encountered a dragon named Grovas on Liontaur Isle that was preying on the liontaurs there. They tracked the beast to its lair, and there they found documents from someone named Achtoor offering Grovas immortality if he would join Achtoor. These documents said the dragon should seek him out by contacting someone named Nevras Canthil in Dirt City. They journeyed to Dirt City, a city of thieves. There they found and defeated an awful necromancer named Nevras Canthil. In his papers they found documents from Achtoor suggesting that Nevras’ work with flesh golems might be helpful to Achtoor, so Nevras was also being asked to join Achtoor, and that he was doing some interesting work in Willsden. The Petals have journeyed to Willsden to find this Achtoor.

The Petals look at the house, unsure how to approach. It seems peaceful here, but they are wary. The house is quaint, and the woods around it are quiet.

Here is your map.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Thursday November 9th, 2023 11:17:15 AM
"Let's approach friendly, this healer doesn't know we had dealings with the necromancer. Still best be prepared for the worst.

Falco casts Shield of Faith on himself when someone knocks on the door or the door opens on its own.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=36 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2023 2:11:05 PM
Beech, plays with his Holy Symbol, says a silent prayer for the group and the town, but seems ready.
"Most spells are exceedingly obvious when I cast, so you'll all know, if it's needed."
He looks around, seeing if he can spot anything that looks out of place, before it goes off on them....

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Thursday November 9th, 2023 2:56:15 PM
"Just don't drink anything, ok? even if it feels rude!

Elyas walks up to the door and knocks, ready to run away (with dimension steps) if things get bad too quickly

"hello? anyone home?

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (270/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)
See invisibility (130 minutes)
Protection from Evil (7 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+7=26 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2023 5:09:37 PM
Panzer holds up and asks " Whoa, whoa, whoa. The flesh golem part. This guy works with golems and we are just going to walk in and hope stuff goes OK? Um forgive my asking, but how have you all survived this long? What do you all know about Flesh golems or golems in general? I know they are hard to hurt but not alot more. Knowing more than ' hard to hurt might eliminate any embarrassing mistakes if (when) a fight breaks out."
Panzer pulls out his knives and looks at them.
[b]" For instance, how do golems feel about cold, and electricity, and adamantite and cold iron and silver? Slashing and piercing and blunt too? The Culverwood was full of folks that reacted differently when you hurt them with different things, so I come with a golf bag full of options. However I am not the brightest crayon in the box so unless someone tells me which is the best option I have to experiment."
Panzer isn't traind in many lores, but he does understand engineering, as many miners would. Since Golems are constructs he tries to remember anything. He stays on the road and away from the house while he sorts his kit for this new type of foe.
Knowledge Engineering 26

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday November 9th, 2023 5:20:35 PM
Tsak knows Elyas has skills and power beyond what he looks like, but he's still not prepared to let him walk up to the door by himself. The ranger follows a few feet behind, close enough he hopes to be of use.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday November 9th, 2023 5:21:07 PM
removed shield from statblock

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday November 9th, 2023 6:59:26 PM
"We've fought a number of types of golems, animated statues, or what have you. Mak's admantine usually works." Kiwina takes a moment to activate bull's strength from his tattoo. No doubt a bit early, but he's tired of letting it go too long.

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Active: Bull's Strength
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals (used)
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, neutralize poison (used), spike growth
4th -- sleet storm (used), control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday November 9th, 2023 8:36:31 PM
"What does a rainbow dragon have in common with a necromancer and now a healer / enchanter? This is quite the crazy trail we are following. Lead on." Ayotnom suggests.

DM Mark - "Hello? Anyone home?" d20=16 ;
Friday November 10th, 2023 1:45:03 AM
Panzer gets an answer to his questions of why the Petals are here. He’s alarmed at the prospect of flesh golems. He thinks about such creatures from an engineering point of view. He’s been around constructed and mechanical things - he knows they are usually operated by someone, that they usually have limitations based on their function, that they can be destroyed with the right weapons or use of force. But his engineering brain tells him little about flesh golems. He asks about the vulnerabilities of golems.

Kiwina replies to Panzer that Mak carries an adamantine weapon that seems to be effective against golems.

Ayotnom wonders what a rainbow dragon, a necromance and a healer/enchanter have in common? This seems like the start of a good joke, but the punch line remains a mystery so far.

Falco urges a friendly approach. He also recommends being prepared, casting Shield on himself.

Beech warns that his spells are not subtle. If he casts one, you’ll all know. He looks around. He sees a house before him. He scans the surrounding forest and sees nothing out of the ordinary. He’s a bit too far to see much in the windows of the house up ahead. He sees what appears to be a nicely maintained house, chimney, and a well nearby. No smoke comes from the chimney.

Birds chirp in the woods around. A squirrel scampers up a tree.

Elyas tells his friends not to drink anything as he approaches the door to the cottage. With Tsak at his back he knocks, asking aloud if anyone is home. He can see that the exterior is well-maintained, with neatly painted walls and a charming front porch adorned with potted plants. It gives off an unassuming atmosphere.

No one comes to the door. A few minutes go by, so it seems unlikely anyone is going to answer his knock.

As Tsak waits he glances to the side where he can see a bit in the nearby window. It looks like a nice home from what little he can see. From where he stands, the place seems to have some furnishings and he can see a tapestry on the wall. He can also see a flickering light from inside.

Assuming the Petals move up and look into the windows, they see a couch and a few armchairs surround a small wooden coffee table. Bookshelves line one wall. Simple tapestries hang on other walls. A fire seems to dance in a fireplace, and beyond that is what appears to be a dining and kitchen area. You also see a door leading to an internal room.

But there is no one in there - at least, not that you can see.

Here is your map.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+21=40 ;
Friday November 10th, 2023 8:38:12 AM
Falco moves up with the others and keeps his eyes peeled. {Perception: 40!} When there is no answer he calls out.

"Were looking for a healer, our friend is hurt."

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=44 ; d20=18 ;
Friday November 10th, 2023 4:21:04 PM
Panzer keeps his 2 enchanted adamantine Kukri in hand and starts walking around the house. If this guy (gal?) is a healer they might have an extensive crop of herbs and healing plants in the back and they just might be out of hearing range of the door. As he walks around the house he glances in any windows he passes and calls out to the general area a friendly greeting looking for the village healer.
Perception 44
Diplomacy 18

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+26=39 ;
Friday November 10th, 2023 4:47:50 PM
Before the area gets too trampled by their investigations, Kiwina circles the house looking for tracks or signs of someone coming and going. (He proceeds clockwise looking at the plan.)

Survival = 39 to track, all bonuses except relentless tracker

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday November 10th, 2023 9:41:15 PM
Tsak sticks with Elyas at the front door. His hands are empty and visible and he's trying to look unassuming and 'normal', whatever that is.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=40 ;
Saturday November 11th, 2023 9:29:41 PM
Beech moves up, from experience he knows Panzer is a magnet for anything bad that happens, so his positioning is to where he can keep an eye on him.
He still keeps an eye out for things moving that shouldn't be or seems to be out of place.

Perception 40

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=27 ;
Sunday November 12th, 2023 9:39:08 PM
Perception: 27

Ayotnom tries to keep up with the rest of the group.

DM Mark - "Were looking for a healer, our friend is hurt." d20=12 ;
Monday November 13th, 2023 12:32:14 AM
Falco moves up some and loudly announces the group's intent, while keeping a sharp eye out for trouble.

Mak leans against a tree and watches. Ayotnom looks around to make sure nothing surprises him.

Panzer grips weapons in both hands as he walks around the house. As he walks, he looks for a garden of healing herbs but finds no such thing that he would consider an herb garden, nor any particularly unusual plants. Looking into the windows, but the little badger-man can only really see up into these windows, being a bit too short to see the floor well. What he can see of the smaller interior room looks to be some sort of bedroom.

Kiwina circles the house, looking for tracks. As he goes, he can tell that there are tracks to and from the front door. Those tracks that have not been walked over by the party seem to be from several individuals. He sees no sign of tracks anywhere but to and from that one front door where Elyas stands.

Tsak tries to keep a nonchalant appearance as he stands near Elyas.

Beech expects Panzer to find trouble, so he moves to where he can keep him in sight.

Noone comes to the door. And there is noone inside as far as you can tell.

Looking in the windows, you see:

Living room - The walls are adorned with simple tapestries, and a fireplace crackles, casting a comforting glow. A couch and a few armchairs surround a small wooden coffee table. Bookshelves line one wall and are filled with a variety of tomes.

Study nook - Between the bookshelves and what serves as a bedroom, you see a small alcove in the living room serves as a study nook. A modest wooden desk sits against the wall. There is a box of candles and some inkpots here.

Kitchen/dining room - There are wooden cabinets here that show signs of use, and the countertops bear the marks of countless meals prepared. A round dining table with mismatched chairs sits next to the kitchen.

Bedroom - The bedroom is a simple yet comfortable space. A double bed with a quilted cover takes center stage, flanked by nightstands with oil lamps. A small dresser stands against one wall, displaying a few things on it.

A light breeze blows through the trees here - oak and ash and yew. A deer - a doe you think - lightly picks it’s way through the trees maybe a couple hundred feet from you.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Monday November 13th, 2023 9:02:26 AM
Elyas stands in front of the house for a bit, waiting to see if anyone finds anything.

"should we wait here for the healer to return? I'm sure they would come back eventually. Or do we break in and take a look around? We don't know for sure that the person living here is even the cause of what is happening in town, I think maybe we should hold off on the B&E. this time.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Monday November 13th, 2023 9:46:17 AM
"I don't want to break in really. That did not work so well for us last time. Lets wait for a bit and see, we can keep watches and what not."

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=32 ;
Monday November 13th, 2023 3:37:30 PM
Beech, just stays quiet, this group is different than his last, he needs to know how he's going to fit into it. At least they make decisions.....
He continues to keep a watch out.....

Perception 32

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=40 ;
Monday November 13th, 2023 7:27:59 PM
Panzer waits for Kiwina to make his search for tracks so that the Beastkin doesn't trample them. He then proceeds around the back of the house . He agrees breaking in would be a bit premature, maybe the owner is just 'out'.
Perception 40 to scan the back of the house area.

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=31 ;
Monday November 13th, 2023 9:11:57 PM
Kiwina is fine with waiting. Are they doing that as a group and in the open? Will they have a watch?

"Since when is walking through an open door breaking and entering?"

Kiwina looks around, particularly for someone returning or for blackbirds. (Perception = 31)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=20 ; d20+18=38 ;
Monday November 13th, 2023 10:35:44 PM
Asimov asks, "Can't druids turn into animals? Like isn't that something they are known for? I'm just wondering if that singular raven we saw flying or that doe over there could be one?"

He turns his attention to the deer to see if it is perhaps not a deer or if it doesn't behave like one would expect a deer to

(Perception: 20)
(Sense Motive:38)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=35 ;
Monday November 13th, 2023 10:39:46 PM
(Perception=35)
Tsak sticks with Elyas but scans the surrounding sky and trees looking for more birds that might be keeping an eye on the group, or better still signalling where the healer may be (perception).

DM Mark - Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping, into the future.
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 12:48:28 AM
Elyas wonders aloud if the party should wait for someone to come.

Elyas, Falco and Panzer think it would be a bad idea to break into this house.

Kiwina wonders if entering the house would actually constitute breaking in.

As Panzer circles the house, he doesn’t see anything unusual. He also has trouble seeing much more than the ceiling through these windows given his small size. He eventually moves past the well and around the rest of the house.

Ayotnom eyes the deer as it passes through the trees in the distance. As far as he can tell, it’s just a deer.

Beech, Tsak and the others keep a sharp eye out for trouble.

Nothing seems to have changed in the house from what you can tell. Even the fire flickering merrily in the fireplace does not seem to change.

(These are some really great Perception rolls you all area making each round, and I want you to know I am not ignoring them.)

Minutes turn to hours as you wait patiently and politely. There are a number of birds here that come and go. You see several squirrels. A family of skunks wanders by, but avoids you. A rabbit stops and regards your party for a moment and continues on.

Eventually, the sun begins to go down and you get hungry.

Here is your map.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 8:12:56 AM
Mak had enough. There was no sign anyone was home, so he strode up to the door and tried the latch. With one hand on his sword and the other on the door he pushed inside.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 8:41:57 AM
Elyas sits down on the ground in front of the door while they wait

"I imagine the druid or whoever it is knows we're here by now. Either one of those animals was watching us and reporting back, or the druid came in the form of one of them. It's getting late, we need to find somewhere to stay for the night. that creepy town doesn't seem like the best place to stay, but camping in the living forest without our guide is also not a great option.

When Mak goes for the door, Elyas will stand behind him ready to react to whatever they find inside.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+21=36 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 11:49:50 AM
Falco jumps up when Mak heads to the door and grabs his bow. He keeps an eye on the area around them assuming all the wildlife is about to attack or something. {Perception: 36}

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 2:43:29 PM
Panzer heads back out to the "road" and pulls out his camping gear. He stops setting up when he hears they might not stay here for the night. He has been processing what Kiwina told him a little while ago and has drawn some disturbing, (and hopefully wrong) conclusions.
" So you said this guy was a golem specialist and had some ideas about making minions for yourlast target, a necromancer? Golemns, the flesh kind, are made from bodies, right? What if he is farming the town down there to use them for parts to make more lively flesh golems. More disturbingly, what if those folks in the town ARE flesh golems and that explains why he seem so stiff and not emotional."
"Oh look, Mak is doing what we have all been thinking of doing but were afraid to. Hold on a second Mak and let me get my pack on."

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=35 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 7:21:30 PM
Beech moves around to where he can see the front door and the well. He pulls out his bow, but knowing his arrows are only a split second away, he prepares to use whatever is needed, if it's needed...
He opens his mouth to answer Panzer, then closes it, he'll remain silent for now....

Perception 35

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 10:09:00 PM
Tsak watches Mak move to the door and draw his sword.
Good call

Tsak draws his own falchion and moves to stay with Mak as he enters the house. Panzers out-loud-thinking has connected a few dots that paint a nasty little scene. Given that perception and the fact that NOTHING has changed at the house in the last few hours (including a fire that should have died down when left unattended) has him preparing for the worst.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 11:46:27 PM
Ayotnom says, "Shall we enter the hut in search of food or go back to the tavern?"

DM Mark - "Shall we enter the hut in search of food or go back to the tavern?" d20=14 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 1:25:08 AM
The Petals have rested a bit waiting for the door to open. It’s been a long day, and you’re pretty hungry by now!

Mak is done waiting. He walks over to the door and tries the latch. He finds that it is unlocked and he steps just inside the door and looks around. He notices the house smells like an old house that’s been closed up - it could use some fresh air in here.

Elyas notices it’s getting late in the day, and in addition to being hungry he realizes the need for rest.

Falco draws his bow as he keeps an eye on the surroundings. Beech does likewise.

Panzer thinks about Achtoor’s attempt to lure Nevras Canthil here, especially in light of Nevras’ seeming skill at crafting flesh golems. The little badger-man worries that perhaps Achtoor may be using the towns folks to craft flesh golems. Or worse yet, perhaps he already has and those folk they met in Willsden are all flesh golems.

Ayotnom asks his friends if the Petals should look for food here in this house or seek it out at the tavern.

Tsak is unnerved by Panzer’s thoughts and the fact that the fire burns here, but seems to consume no wood.

As Mak enters the house he notices that this fire provides light but no heat. In fact, he thinks it may be a bit colder in the house than outside. Not unnaturally so, just that this house seems to have no source of heat to warm it, and it is largely shaded from the sun. It also lacks the smell of a burning fireplace.

Knowledge Arcana DC 23: Highlight to display spoiler: {You would guess that the fire is a Continual Flame spell.}

As Mak looks around, he can see that the fire casts a cheery, flickering glow in the house and seems to be the only source of light. With the dwindling light outside, more light would be needed to see much detail in here now, though this appears to be a comfortably appointed house.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 9:53:31 AM
Falco holds his position and looks back at Panzer and chatters a bit because he is nervous.

"What do you think? This has to be a trap of some sort right? All the squirls are going to grow and attack or something I would guess."

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 10:31:56 AM
Kiwina is reluctant to enter another building built to tiny proportions, and lets the others go in first. "Last time we did this didn't go so well," he mutters under his breath, although he's got no better ideas.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 7:52:54 PM
Elyas stays just outside for now

"Last time we got real crammed in when we were in a small house and a fight broke out. Call us if something happens Mak, we'll keep watch from out here!

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=29 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 8:08:00 PM
Beech, continues on overwatch.

Perception 29

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=42 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 8:34:27 PM
Panzer, with weapons drwan still walks into the house and looks around. He isn't sure what he is looking for but is sure he will know it when it bites his leg off, or something similar.
To Falco he replies," Oh it's a trap, just the change from outside to inside seems to show that. I am more expecting pit traps that drop us unto undead filled pits though."
Perception 42

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=27 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 8:45:24 PM
Ayotnom follows the others into the house. He examines the fire (Know[Arcana]: 27)

"Oh look a continual flame spell" Ayotnom says as he studies the flame

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 10:52:55 PM
Posting for Damien(Tsak)
(Perception=37, Stealth=38)

Tsak sticks with Mak. If Mak enters then Tsak will follow. He's keeping his eyes wide open and head on a swivel looking for threats so that Mak can concentrate on looking at the detail of whats going on in the house. Tsak also does his best to move quietly and remain in the shadows, so if someone is around they may not notice the 6'8" green-skinned half-orc with a wicked curved sword that has casually entered their sitting room.

Tsak - (Post made by DM Mark because of the troubles)
Thursday November 16th, 2023 12:06:13 AM
(Perception=37, Stealth=38)

Tsak sticks with Mak. If Mak enters then Tsak will follow. He's keeping his eyes wide open and head on a swivel looking for threats so that Mak can concentrate on looking at the detail of whats going on in the house. Tsak also does his best to move quietly and remain in the shadows, so if someone is around they may not notice the 6'8" green-skinned half-orc with a wicked curved sword that has casually entered their sitting room.

DM Mark - "This has to be a trap of some sort right?"
Thursday November 16th, 2023 1:30:01 AM
The PCs seem to find the house in the woods comfy and homey and quiet, in a something’s-going-to-kill-us kind of way.

Kiwina is reluctant to enter, recalling that the last time he entered a house his large size proved to be a problem. Elyas likewise will not enter, but cheers Mak on. Beech keeps a sharp eye out.

Falco nervously looks to his fellow beastfolk Panzer for answers, and half expects the squirrels to mount an attack.

Panzer us undeterred. His small size makes it easier to push past the others and he goes in, expecting a trap. From where he stands, Panzer gets a better view of the layout than he had from the outside.

Ayotnom also goes in. He tells his friends that the fire is not real and merely Continual Flame cast on the logs in the fireplace. (I moved your PC.)

As noted before, it’s slightly cooler in this house, though with the fading light it’s likely that the woods will be the colder place soon.

Tsak tries to fade into the growing shadows.

Ayotnom, Panzer and Mak have a pretty good view of things, though the fading light make it difficult.

Living room - The walls are adorned with simple tapestries, and a fireplace crackles, casting a comforting glow. Wood and fireplace tools sit on the hearth. A worn but comfortable couch and a few armchairs surround a small wooden coffee table. Bookshelves line one wall and are filled with a variety of tomes. It’s hard to read the titles in this light.

Study nook - Between the bookshelves and what serves as a bedroom, you see a small alcove in the living room serves as a study nook. A modest wooden desk sits against the wall. There is a box of candles and some inkpots here.

Kitchen/dining room - There are wooden cabinets here that show signs of use, and the countertops bear the marks of countless meals prepared. A round dining table with mismatched chairs sits next to the kitchen. Knives sit in a wooden stand, and you notice some well used dishes here. You think you see the outline of something on the floor of the kitchen, but it’s hard to tell from the flickering light from the fireplace, which is the only light in the house.

There is a closed door here which leads to a bedroom that Panzer and Kiwina saw looking in a window from the outside.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+21=26 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2023 9:57:33 AM
Falco stays outside and keeps watch. He has no interest in being caught inside when the healer returns and turns out to be a chromatic dragon or something. His owl head swivels this way and that as he keeps an eye out. {Perception: 26}

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3) d20+18=19 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2023 10:06:00 AM
Mak moved through the house cautiously, noting as he did the heatless fire. "Magic fire." he pointed out to Tsak. "What else could it be? No Heat." he said as he adjusted the purple lensed darkvision glasses. Ayotnom's confirmation came a moment later. "See?"

Mak wasn't concerned about the tomes and thought to add to Tsak and those in the house. "I don't think this man is involved in our quest, more likely he's a victim." Mak guessed as he moved over to inspect the outline on the floor.

OOC:
Perception +18, Roll 19. --- Another fabulous roll from our dice server.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=44 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2023 4:43:53 PM
" Beech, can you toss dancing lights on me? Its kinda dark in here."
Panzer walks over to stand by Mak. He assumes the divot is a stairway to a cellar but with some additional light it will be easier to tell. Cellars belong in the kitchen anyway because they hold roots and other cool temperature foodstuffs.
Perception 44 to find the handle to open the stairway door.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=39 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2023 4:49:30 PM
Beech thinks about the ioun stones and how he has continual flames on a couple of them....
"Can you tell when the place was last occupied or is that too much to ask?" Beech calls from outside.
He continues to keep watch for any trouble.

Perception 39

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Thursday November 16th, 2023 4:53:04 PM
Beech will toss a dancing lights, and adds, "Tell me the direction when you need it moved." This time it'll be four globes rather than his usual humanoid figure....

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=37 ; d20+18=38 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2023 5:08:55 PM
Tsak sticks by Mak nodding sagely as the man makes his pronouncements, time will tell if he's right. He keeps his eyes up and tries to stay in the shadows, readyto make a surprise entrance when the shenanigans start.

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday November 16th, 2023 8:06:58 PM
Kiwina moves around outside the house to look in the bedroom window. If it is too dark to see inside well, he casts light on a leaf or blade of grass and presses that against the window with his hand to light the interior.

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+15=17 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2023 8:37:02 PM
Elyas keeps watch for anyone approaching the house, but it's distracted by looking back to see how things are going inside

Perception = 17

He paces nervously, waiting for something to go badly

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=33 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2023 11:54:59 PM
Ayotnom casts light on his shirt and goes to investigate what may be on the kitchen floor(Perception:33)

DM Mark - "I don't think this man is involved in our quest, more likely he's a victim."
Friday November 17th, 2023 2:09:53 AM
Falco remains convinced that things are about to go terribly wrong in that house. He sees a few bats flit about here and there outside. The little owl-man suppresses a primal urge to catch a bat.

Beech calls from the outside, asking if anyone can tell how long ago the house was occupied. He cannot see his friends in the house from where he is.

Kiwina move around the outside of the house. He looks into the window of what appears to be a bedroom. Since the door is closed to the rest of the house, the Centaur creates a light to better see in. He sees a double bed with a quilted cover, flanked by nightstands with oil lamps. A small dresser stands against one wall, displaying a few things. The room looks peaceful and comfortable from where he stands.

Tsak stays near Mak, hiding in the shadows by the fireplace. Even though he knows the fire is not a real fire, as he nears the fireplace it still seems odd to see the flickering flames but feel no heat. Even without this source of heat, the tapestries on the walls convey a sense of warmth and comfort, as do the furnishings. He notices a few oil lamps. Beside him are some fireplace tools.

Mak moves through the house. He believes the inhabitant of this house has become a victim. He takes a look at the outline in the kitchen floor, and can see it is a trap door. Panzer checks on this as well, asking Beech to create Dancing Lights in the house. Then Ayotnom comes up and casts a Light spell on himself. As Panzer looks down, he sees a recessed iron handle in the trap door. He reaches down and opens the door.

As Panzer opens the door, an earthy smell wafts up. To the little badger, this is a comforting smell. To Ayotnom and Mak it smells like a musty basement. A stone stairway descends from the kitchen to a stone cellar floor. He can see stone walls lined with wooden shelves holding various things. He suspects it may be food, but it’s tough to tell from up here. The cellar is dark.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to. I added the cellar to the left.

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday November 17th, 2023 9:43:52 AM
Kiwina moves back to the entrance and squeezes inside, where he tells the others that the bedroom looks empty.

From here he can see the others are at a trap door. The possibility of trying to climb a ladder into a basement brings out an involuntary shudder.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+21=37 ;
Friday November 17th, 2023 10:10:32 AM
Falco slides over into the trees so he can see the side of the house as well. He starts to relax a little and then realizes that that is exactly what the squirls want. {Perception: 37}
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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)
Friday November 17th, 2023 11:13:44 AM
"Tsak. You are on. Get down there and see what we have. I'll be right behind you if you need help." Mak said to his half-orc friend. Walking into a trap was best suited to those that might be able to survive, Tsak and He were the ones, so as soon as Tsak took to the steps Mak followed him down.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=38 ; d20=16 ;
Friday November 17th, 2023 12:43:14 PM
" I'm smaller than both of you, I'll go."
Panzer puts away the offhand blade and picks up one of the oil lamps he has seen in nooks all over the house. He lights it and descends the stairway/ladder. He shines the light over the jars and such on the shelf and looks for hidden doors, obvious doors and traps(mostly by sticking his nose where it doesn't belong)
Perception 38
Saves in case he finds a trap the hard way 16 + save mad
Reflex save 27
Fort save 32
Will save 27

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Friday November 17th, 2023 3:09:13 PM
"Check out the landing at the bottom, and if it opens into a larger space I can teleport down with some of our larger companions!

Elyas moves into the house and waits at the top of the trapdoor for word from the others.

Does anyone else want light on them?

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=40 ;
Friday November 17th, 2023 4:37:08 PM
Beech aims the Dancing lights towards the trap door and moves to the front door, after a quick peek inside, he again pays attention to the outside....

Perception 40

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=21 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+6=9 ;
Friday November 17th, 2023 9:00:51 PM
(Stealth=21, Perception=37, KnowledgeDungeoneering=9)

Tsak watches Panzer take a lit lamp with him and gives Mak a look as if to say "amateurs!".
Then straight away he follows the brave little fella down the hole.
Tsak is still trying to be quiet, but figures anyone down here knows they're coming (Stealth). He's doing his best to look in all the nooks and crannies with his darkvision to see movement (Perception). The ranger is also studying the layout of the room to see how it was made and try to determine if it is indeed part of a huge cave complex built by an evil mastermind for the simple purpose of destroying or taking over the Wold (KnowledgeDungeoneering :)) If he sees a trapdoor to a pool of sharks or a live volcano in the corner he'll know they're in the right place...

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=31 ;
Sunday November 19th, 2023 11:36:08 PM
Ayotnom peers down the open trap door (Perception 31)

DM Mark - " I'll be right behind you if you need help."
Monday November 20th, 2023 1:44:22 AM
Kiwina comes into the house and stands by a bookshelf as he tells his friends about what he saw looking into the bedroom window, though the bedroom door remains closed to the rest of the house.

Falco moves into the trees outside. He can see pretty well in the fading light, but worries about a surprise attack by squirrels.

Elyas moves into the house, noticing a nicely appointed house with lots of the usual homey items one would expect to find scattered about. He walks past a large bookcase and a desk in a study nook, and over to the kitchen with its cellar door in the floor. He sees the usual dishes and utensils here.

Mak calls for Tsak to go down into the cellar, saying he will follow. Panzer then squeezes in, followed by a stealthy Tsak and then Mak. Their way is lit by Panzer using an oil lamp from the house. Though Tsak can see fine in the dark, Mak benefits from the lamp. Elays moves up and peers down the stairs, offering a light spell if needed. Ayotnom looks down in as well.

As Panzer, Tsak and Mak head down in, they find the place has a damp, earthy smell. Shelves hold various crocks of pickled something, and there are bags of shriveled vegetables. Panzer and Tsak look carefully around, and in the south wall they notice something is not right with one wall. Is that an outline of a doorway? Perhaps it leads to the pool of sharks or live volcano that Tsak is hoping for.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=38 ;
Monday November 20th, 2023 4:34:07 AM
(Perception=38)

Tsak quietly makes his way over to the door, studies it, and then puts his ear to it to see what he can hear?

Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Monday November 20th, 2023 9:18:01 AM
Elyas skims the titles of books on the large bookshelf while the three companions go down into the cellar to investigate. no sense crowding the room until they find something.

He casts detect magic and looks to see if anything in the house shows as magical

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Monday November 20th, 2023 10:10:45 AM
Falco continues to wait outside assuming that there will be some noise when the inevitable problem happens.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday November 20th, 2023 2:15:45 PM
Beech moves inside to what appears to be a space between sitting area and an eating area, His home wasn't going to be that formal, but he shakes it off with hardly a thought...
He notices the bedroom door is still shut, "Kiwina, wanna check it out? I'll be backup, plus the others are only across the room, looking to go down the hole."
Beech still has his bow in one hand, and directs the dancing lights just under the floor level, as far as he can see,He keeps one of the globes above the floor, and helping to light up the room, hoping it helps....

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Monday November 20th, 2023 2:40:38 PM
" So that looks like a door. Either of you able to disarm any traps on it? If not some of us ought to clear out while someone opens it. I'll do it. I mean I'm small and easy to carry out to Falco to heal when it blows my arms off.." He waits to see what the others think.

Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' I d20+21=29 ;
Monday November 20th, 2023 9:20:39 PM
Kiwina checks out the bedroom from the inside, not really expecting to see anything different this way.

Perception = 29

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday November 20th, 2023 10:11:23 PM
Ayotnom follows the others down. He knocks on the patch of wall that appears to be not wall or door to see if it sounds different than the rest of the walls (OOC: checking in)

DM Mark - " I'll be right behind you if you need help." d6=2 ; d20+9=28 ; d6+9=12 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=23 ; d6+9=13 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+15=23 ; d6+3=6 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 2:26:32 AM
Elyas moves back to the large bookshelf near the entry way and looks at the book titles. The titles range from works of fiction to historical accounts. Then he casts Detect Magic and begins to scan the room. He senses a good deal of magic here as he focuses to find out more.

Falco still doesn’t trust going in side and waits.

Beech moves in and notices the closed door. He urgest Kiwina to open the bedroom door to see what is inside.

Down in the cellar, Tsak makes his way over to the outline of a door in the stone wall. He presses his ear against the area and listens carefully, but hears no sound. Panzer asks if Mak or Tsak can look for traps on the door, and offers to open it. Ayotnom squeezes as he moves into the cellar where Tsak is carefully listening at the door and knocks on it, startling Tsak a bit.

Kiwina moves to the bedroom door and opens it. He sees the seemingly empty room he saw before, but from the other side. And much to his surprise, a few things in the room suddenly move.

In fact, the whole house seems to come alive! We are now in combat rounds.

A swarm of books fly off the shelves, battering Elyas as they swirl about him! He takes 2 points of damage from the books, and he must make a DC 11 Fort save or be distracted (nauseated condition on a failed save - creatures are unable to attack, cast spells, concentrate on spells, or do anything else requiring attention for 1 round. The only action such a character can take is a single move action per turn.)

Beech is attacked by a couch, which slams into him for 12 damage (hit AC 28). He’s also battered by a couple of pillows, but they just seem like a silly annoyance.

Kiwina sees the bed move toward him and try to slam into him, but fail to connect. Then a table slams into his other side for 13 damage (hit AC 23). Ouch.

Down in the cellar, a swarm of jars fly off the shelves and swirl around Panzer (1 damage) and Ayotnom (5 damage). Some of the jars break as they do this, releasing their pickled contents. Panzer and Ayotnom must each make a DC 11 Fort save or be distracted (nauseated condition on a failed save - creatures are unable to attack, cast spells, concentrate on spells, or do anything else requiring attention for 1 round. The only action such a character can take is a single move action per turn.)

Tsak sees a large sack snake its way to him. It tries to wrap around his legs, but fails to grapple him. Still, it inflicts 6 points of damage wrapped around one leg (hit AC 23).

Tapestries fly off the walls, a swarm of dishes floats in the air, and there are some menacing knives and large utensils as well. Are those chairs moving?

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

The animated objects are in pink.

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+10=28 ; 13d6=45 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 9:33:26 AM
Elyas backs away from the swarm of books, avoiding the ill effects of the attack
(Fort save = 28)

"Looks like we woke something up! yikes!

He moves to where he can hit a few objects at once and casts a cone of cold over the small table, book swarm and tapestry
(DC 24 reflex saves for each. 45 cold damage)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (270/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)

On Party

Summon

Kiwina (Steve M) 88/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 9:39:13 AM
Kiwina takes time to close the bedroom door (and hopefully shut out the items in there) and faces the table. He draws the admantine dagger while his rod reforms into a battle axe, and is ready to attack next round.

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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals (used)
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, neutralize poison (used), spike growth
4th -- sleet storm (used), control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH 13d6=66 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 9:58:40 AM
Hearing the commotion Falco jogs back over to the door, which I assume would have been left open to allow a hasty exit, while he grumbles. "It's never just "Be Our Guest" is it." He looks through door, shakes his head and calls down a column of flame on a swarm of books.{ooc: Red square on map} "What did you guys do?"

{Flame Strike: 33 Fire / 33 Devine}
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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+16=28 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+11=22 ; d3+21=23 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d3+21=23 ; d3+21=24 ; d6=4 ; d10=3 ; d3+21=23 ; d6=2 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 11:58:01 AM
Fort save (DC 11) made 28

No damage taken, the adamantine armor absorbs the hit.

With only one weapon, he has a lamp in the other, Panzer attacks the jar swarm.
Main hand 1 Hits AC 32 for 23 damage and 3 lightning damage
Main hand 2 Hits AC 31 confirms to AC 18 for 23 damage and 4 lightning damage or 47 damage and 7 Lightning damage on a critical hit
Main hand 3 Hits AC 22 for 23 damage and 2 Lightning Damage
All weapon damage is magic and adamantine

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic d20+24=30 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+19=23 ; d6+8=13 ; d8=1 ; d6+8=11 ; d6+8=12 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 1:54:35 PM
Mak was going to suggest withdrawing peacefully, but the sound of roaring fire upstairs told him it was too late. "We are going to have to rebuild this house." he predicted as he swiped at a flying jar.

OOC:
Mak - Jar, Roll 30, 34, 21. Hit, Threat(23 for crit), ??. Damage 13, 11(x2 if Crit + 1 Sonic), 12.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Thundering Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Darkvision| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+19=29 ; 13d6=42 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 4:06:53 PM
Beech 5' steps and casts a spell Defensively Highlight to display spoiler: {(target is 25 for 5th level spell) }.... As he's starting to cast he yells out, "Don't come up yet, it's about to get messy." then a lot softer, "Kiwina, anything still moving after this, is yours including the table....."
He casts Cone of Cold covering most of the rest of the first floor..... Highlight to display spoiler: {(I outlined the area of effect in blue) }

Cone of Cold 42 Ref Save DC 21

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+12=28 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 8:31:21 PM
Ayotnom casts mage armor and stays where he currently is for now.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=37 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+8=16 ; 2d4+4=9 ; 2d4+4=8 ; 2d4+4=10 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 9:42:03 PM
(A1=37, Dmg=9; A2=17, Dmg=8; A3=16, Dmg=10)

Tsak is holding his falchion in one hand and a corner of the sack in the other. He's trying to hold it away from his leg whilst he hacks at it one handed.

He takes a second to glare at Ayotnom Knocking is over-rated! he forces past clenched teeth.

DM Mark - "What did you guys do?" d20+1=5 ; d20=17 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+1=8 ; d20=16 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=14 ; d6+9=10 ; d6+9=11 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 1:59:14 AM
Elyas moves out of the swarm of books and positions himself to cast a Cone of Cold. Sparkling motes form in the air as available water vapor freezes. Frost forms on the books as they drop to the ground. Similarly, the tapestry and the small table fall motionless.

Falco steps to the doorway and he calls down a column of flame and divine energy. The books that once swarmed Elyas are burned to a crisp. The floor has a nice, circular burn mark as whisps of smoke curl up from where it hit.

Not to be out done, Beech conjures up a Cone of Cold. He watches as a rime of frost covers the couch, pillows, tapestry, knives, dishes, and chairs. The dishes and knives fall with a clatter. The pillows and the tapestry fall as well. The chairs stop moving.

The couch slams into Beech, hitting him for 10 damage.

Kiwina tries to close the door that opened into the bedroom, but the bed is much stronger and he is not able to close the door. He draws his dagger as he transforms his weapon into a battle axe, ready to strike at his furniture foes.

The dining table and the bed both strike at Kiwina. The bed misses, but the table hits him for 11 damage.

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Down in the cellar, Panzer’s kukri knife flashes out at the jars swarming around him and Ayotnom. His strikes hit even as lightning flashes from the blade. The jars shatter. Shards of pottery fall to the floor and a spray of pickle juice erupts from each shattered jar. Panzer and Ayotnom make a DC 15 Fort save to avoid being blinded for one round.

Mak hears the commotion upstairs and worries the Petals are going to need to fix some things once this is over.

Ayotnom casts Mage Armor on himself.

Tsak strikes at the tapestry with his falchon, slicing it nearly in half. The tapestry strikes back weakly but fails to hit.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Remaining animated objects are in pink. Some objects no longer move and are still shown on the map and may be moved through. Destroyed swarms are gone.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+18=26 ; d6=4 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 9:41:54 AM
Falco steps though the ash he created and into the room with his bow at the ready. He loses a single arrow at the couch, of all things, while mumbling to himself. "This is like a kids story."

{Hit: 26 | Dam: 5}

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+21=24 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=25 ; d3+21=22 ; d6=6 ; d3+21=23 ; d6=1 ; d3+21=22 ; d6=2 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 3:00:01 PM
Panzer steps towards Tsak and says " Hold Still "
He then slashes at the sack
attack 1 hits AC 24 for 22 damage and 8 electricity damage
attack 2 hits AC 22 for 23 damage and 1 electric damage
attack 3 hits AC 25 for 22 damage and 2 electric damage

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 60/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+11=28 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+6=19 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=4 ; d8+2=8 ; 2d6=10 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=6 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 4:07:02 PM
Beech, taking another 5' step, draws an AoO as he brings his bow up and looses arrows at first the couch and if it stops moving at the table for any shots after that.

Arrow 1 Hit AC 28, Damage 3 (+ if Evil 10), counts as Good
Arrow 2 Hit AC 24, Damage 4 (+ if Evil 7), counts as Good
Arrow 3 Hit AC 19, Damage 8 (+ if Evil 6), counts as Good

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 4:53:54 PM
Tsak watches as Panzer slashes at the sack that was attempting to... trip, muffle, devour him? He's not really sure what its long term goal was. But the bits that are left now look pretty harmless. Some are even smoking slightly.
Coulda been my new companion, I think it really liked me

He tosses whats left of the thing into the corner and turns his attention back to the door in the stone wall.
The poorly hidden door in the cellar of the house where all the furniture just tried to attack them.
Million to one, what could go wrong, probably just a wine cellar.
Well Bob, do ya wanna see whats behind door number 1?
He looks at the two fighters as they line up around the door frame, nods to Panzer and Mak and gets ready to give it a shove.

Kiwina (Steve M) 77/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+12=28 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=6 ; d4+4=5 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=8 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 5:30:29 PM
Kiwina steps away from the bedroom door while attacking the dining table.

Battle axe -- AC 28 -- 6 damage (magic )
Dagger -- AC 28 -- 5 damage (magic, admantine)
Hoof -- AC 24 -- 5 damage
Hoof -- AC 21 -- 8 damage

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 6:28:14 PM
Panzer looks horrified for a minute.
" I...I didn't know. Were you trying to tame it to be your buddy? I'm so sorry."
He isn't able to keep up the sham though as he bursts into laughter before he can finish the comment. He looks at the others ready to move into the second cellar and then up the ladder.
" Shouldn't we help them first? I heard explosions, and none were fireballs."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+12=16 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+9=17 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=10 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 11:11:58 PM
Fort Save: 16

Ayotnom avoids being blinded and then attacks the animated sack with his rapier.

17 vs sack AC; 5 if that hits
17 vs sack AC;10 if that hits

DM Mark - "Coulda been my new companion, I think it really liked me." d20+9=21 ; d6+9=12 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=23 ; d6+9=15 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 3:19:37 AM
Falco steps into the room and shoots at the couch. His arrow hits, but sinks into a cushion (hardness 5, no damage.)

Beech fires three arrows into the couch as well, but he’s not sure if they did much. (hardness 5)
The couch attacks as he fires the arrow, inflicting 12 points of damage (AOO, hits AC 21.) Then it attacks again, missing him.

Kiwina steps away from where the bed can attack him, and focuses his efforts on the table. As he hits the thing, he finds that his adamantine dagger is more effective than his axe. (hardness 5, but his adamantine dagger does full damage.) The table attacks Kiwina for 15 damage as a solid wooden leg connects with the centaur. Then two pillows fly out of the bedroom and begin to pummel Kiwina. The soft pillows don’t do any damage, but they’re really annoying.

The bed seems to go a little crazy as it bashes against the doorway, trying to get out of the bedroom.

Panzer whacks the sack, ending the sack attack. The sack by Tsak goes slack. Tsak gives him some flack about the sack. Panzer looks up the stairs and thinks he should go back and attack. Ayotnom was going to hack the sack, but seeing it go slack he stands back. Mak sees the attack and is taken aback.

Tsak feigns lament, saying he had hoped the sack could be trained before it got shredded. He turns his attention to the secret door in the cellar. He searches around for a bit and finds a stone in the wall that moves when pressed, causing a click as the secret door opens. Though the door is 5’ wide, it opens onto a 10’ wide passageway that curves a bit here and there, so that even with his darkvision Tsak can only see about 30’.

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) 5d4+5=19 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 8:24:20 AM
Elyas moves back and fires off a magic missile at the couch.

19 force damage

He looks around trying to determine which furniture pieces are still a threat

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH 2d8+10=22 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 9:48:36 AM
Falco give up the arrows shaking his head. "Real good, I shot an arrow at a pillow." He crosses the room, avoiding the killer couch, and heals Beech of the wounds he has taken. {CMW 22 @ Beech}

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 9:51:33 AM
Since their smash and bash crew (Panzer included) seem intent on pushing into the secret passage, the Badgerkin snuffs the lamp, sets it down, draws his off hand knife and makes sure his goggles are in place (darkvision). He is ready to head into the passage.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character 10d6=38 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 4:36:52 PM
Beech takes another step back, "Thanks Falco, feels a lot better, FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!....", the first was loud enough for Falco to hear, but the last was shouted to be sure it was heard by those who needed too..
Beech flips a small ball of guano and knowing the size of the BOOM, centers it to cover the Couch and yet still hit the edge of the Table, while missing his friends... Highlight to display spoiler: {(20' radius, need me to outline it?)}

Fireball, Damage 38, Ref Save DC 19

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 5:58:27 PM
It's dark and his friends are wearing sun-glasses. There's a secret door in the cellar and someone upstairs is setting off fireballs to finish off the rogue furniture that attacked them. Yep, this place definitely has potential. Tsak still has hopes for a pool of sharks and/or a volcano.

He waits near the door without entering, but shields his eyes from the direction of the stairs where he assumes there will soon be a very bright light.

We'll wait for the rest of the petals, they'll get disappointed if we hog all the danger

Kiwina (Steve M) 62/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+12=21 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=12 ; d8+4=5 ; d4+4=6 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=5 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 6:17:14 PM
Kiwina attacks again. At this rate, he's going to have to try something else soon. His spells today are mostly of the set-the-room-on-fire type. . .

Battle axe -- AC 21 -- 5 damage
Dagger -- AC 18 -- 6 damage
Hoof -- AC 22 -- 4 damage
Hoof -- AC 12 -- 5 damage

DM Mark - "FIRE IN THE HOLE!" d20=11 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=26 ; d6+9=11 ; d6+9=14 ;
Friday November 24th, 2023 1:45:56 AM
Though most of the animated objects in the house have ceased to move, some of the larger pieces are still attacking.

Elyas sends a few Magic Missiles into the couch. He can see that the dining table is attacking Kiwina and something is trying to get out of the bedroom.

Falco crosses the room, avoiding the killer couch and heals Beech for 22 points.

Beech thanks Falco. Then he casts a fireball. Inside a house. In a forest.

The fireball does affect the couch, which is no longer moving and is burning cheerily in the middle of the room. He also catches the dining table, which also ceases moving and begins to burn. In fact several things - pillows, blankets, and small books, a chair - in the area of the fireball seem to catch fire. Smoke begins to fill the air. The fire’s just beginning to catch, but this looks bad.

On the plus side, it’s now much warmer in the house.

Kwina strikes at the table, but it is no longer moving. The bed however is moving. It seems to have finally figured out how to squeeze out of that bedroom door, and it moves out to attack Kiwina. The centaur gets an AOO against the bed.

The bed hits Kiwina (confirmed crit) for 25 damage. Ouch! With the bed there, two pillows move as well.

Panzer gets himself ready to venture into the passageway leading from the cellar.

Tsak sees his friends adjust their sunglasses in a dark cellar. Then he sees and hears the familiar flash and woosh of a fireball inside the house. The flickering light and crackle of fire from upstairs makes him hope for a pool of sharks or a volcano to really round things out.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Remaining animated objects are in pink. The yellow are beginning fires.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+16=21 ;
Friday November 24th, 2023 9:36:07 AM
OOC
The sack is dead right?
IC
" Boy I hope this passageway goes somewhere. It looks like it is getting toasty up there."
Fort 21 second fort save made

Kiwina (Steve M) 37/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+12=24 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+4=5 ; d20+13=32 ;
Friday November 24th, 2023 10:44:44 AM
Kiwina makes his AOO with the dagger, hitting AC 24 for 8 damage.

Kiwina then stows his weapons (move action) and grapples the bed (standard action), getting a 32 on his roll. Kiwina's CMD is 25.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH 3d8+13=27 ; d20+21=34 ;
Friday November 24th, 2023 1:12:47 PM
Falcos moves, squeezing though Beech's space, and moves to heal Kiwana.

{Concentration: 34 | CSW: 27 @ Kiwana}

____________________________
Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character 13d6=36 ;
Friday November 24th, 2023 3:31:54 PM
Beech, moves and casts another Cone of Cold, this time aiming to hit most of the fires and the 2 pillows. Highlight to display spoiler: { just the standard cone, starting in V,19 and away and down}
"Falco, gonna need you to think about Create Water as a spell, Fireballs and then blizzards is going to run through my magic in a hurry.... Maybe a wand or three of it...."

Cone of Cold, Damage 36, Reflex save DC 21

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday November 24th, 2023 6:04:20 PM
Tsak's thinking is stuck. Running back up the stairs into a fight in a burning house doesn't seem smart. Staying in the basement while the house burns around them seems like suicide. Running off with Mak and Panzer into the unknown secret lair in the basement is also probably suicide. He looks from Mak to Panzer, Panzer to Mak hoping that the thoughts screaming thru his head will somehow be heard and the universe will provide an answer.
The universe looks silently back at him thru the eyes of his mates.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+16=22 ; d8=4 ;
Friday November 24th, 2023 11:24:43 PM
Ayotnom goes upstairs and hurls his rapier at the nearest inanimate object using his hand of the apprentice ability (probably the pillow in the living room)

(22 vs AC; 8 damage)

DM Mark - "FIRE IN THE HOLE!"
Saturday November 25th, 2023 1:34:37 AM
(oops - yeah David, the sack is dead. I removed it from the cellar map.)

DM Mark - Not the tidy cottage it was before. d20+9=17 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+1=16 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 2:31:46 AM
Kiwina stabs the bed with his adamantine dagger as it moves past him. He stowed one weapon and drops the other (which one is dropped? Grappling with only one free hand would be done at -4.) Then he attempts to grapple a bed! This provokes an attack from the bed, but the bed misses. Kiwina’s grapple is successful, so both Kiwina and the bed now have the grappled condition. The now grappled bed struggles to attacks Kiwina and misses again.

(The grappled bed now has an AC of 12.)

The presents a rather odd wrestling match, as a centaur is trying to keep hold of an ambulatory bed that is flailing about!

Falco moves up to head Kiwina for 27 points.

Beech gestures and conjures a Cone of Cold. This effectively puts out the fires started by his fireball, with the exception of one part of that couch (I assume he avoided including Kiwina in this spell.) This spell also causes the two flying pillows to suddenly be covered in frost before they drop to the ground motionless. He says that in the future he could really use some help putting out the fires he starts.

Ayotnom squeezes back up through the cellar door, just in time to see Beech create frost over the area that is on fire, putting out almost all it. Unfortunately, he is not quite able to get within 30’ to also strike this round, so he moves to be ready to strike next round.

Panzer looks at the sack to make sure it no longer moves - it does not. He peers ahead into the dark passage from the cellar, at least as far as he can see before the passage turns slightly. With the sound of spells up above, he’s content to be in the cellar for now.

Tsak is really not sure what to do. The burning house seems like a bad place to go, as does the dark unknown passage way ahead. He waits for his friends.

The house definitely looks a bit different than it did when you first arrived. Large areas are scorched and fire damaged. The bookshelf and the desk are largely intact. There’s a half burnt couch with one corner still alight. Smoke hangs in the air, but not so badly as to obscure vision yet. The items that previously flew and ran about the place are still. Except for that annoying bed that’s currently wrestling with a centaur.

Perception DC 23:Highlight to display spoiler: {One of those knives that dropped to the floor looks a bit different, more sturdy than the others.}

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Monday November 27th, 2023 8:18:19 AM
"I don't know, they are still fighting.Maybe there were alot more things up there."
Ever the action junkie, Panzer heads for the ladder. He double times it but is still short of reaching the struggling Kiwina.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic d20+18=38 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 8:58:34 AM
"There's a locked door in the basement." Mak advised. "We can teleport to the other side and open it from there, or if someone can work the lock?"

"BTW, that knife looks special." Mak said looking at one of the knives on the floor.

OOC:
Perception +18, Roll 38

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+11=31 ; d20+11=13 ; d6+6=9 ; d6+6=12 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 9:29:09 AM
Elyas hears Mak call out a dagger that looks interesting, but there is still the bed to deal with. He notes that he should look at that dagger later.

The bed looks like it is probably going to be done with soon so instead of using up a higher level spell, Elyas fires a acid dart at it

31 to hit vs touch AC, crit threat, 13 vs touch to confirm
9 acid damage, 21 total if that was a crit.

"every time... every time we try to investigate someone's house we end up trashing the place! He looks around in despair at all the burned books and furniture in the room.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (9/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (270/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)

On Party

Summon

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+11=25 ; d6+6=7 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 1:06:56 PM
Beech, points at the table, and finds that his Archery skills help a lot with his Acidic Ray...
"Someone please get that last bit of Fire, before it spreads." He seems ready to add more, but holds back....

Cast Acidic Ray, Hit Touch AC 25, Damage 8 Acid (forgot to add Point Blank Bonus)

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+21=30 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 1:24:06 PM
He looks around at the devastation shaking his head. [b] "We will never get invited anywhere. Is anyone else badly hurt?" He moves towards the nice looking knife. {Perception: 30}

____________________________
Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Kiwina (Steve M) 37/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+18=36 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 8:12:32 PM
Kiwina stows the dagger and drops the battle axe, which reverts to a rod when he does.

Kiwina had been planning to drag the bed to a burning spot, but those have suddenly disappeared, leaving him in the spot of simply trying to pin the bed.

Kiwina gets a 36 on his roll to pin the bed (if I read it right and the +5 for previously grappled foe applies). His CMD is 32.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=23 ; d20+16=28 ; d8+4=6 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 8:51:30 PM
Perception: 23

Ayotnom notices the well made knife and makes a mental note to check it out later. He advances toward the bed that is giving his compatriots some trouble and when getting within 30 feet throws his rapier at it using the hand of the apprentice ability.

(28 vs Bed's AC; 6 damage)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=33 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 11:44:06 PM
(Perception=33)

Tsak can't hear as much happening upstairs and assumes the fight is going the petals way. If it's anything like down here, a couple of sacks and a jar of pickles, they should be able to handle it easily.

He stays near the door he found and uses the absensce of other, louder, people to listen for any movement coming from the passage that leads on from it.

DM Mark - "Someone please get that last bit of Fire before it spreads." d20+11=18 ; d100=82 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 1:10:57 AM
Not wanting to be left out of any fighting, Panzer moves up from the cellar.

Mak follows (though the DM is not sure where Mak moved to?) He notices that one of the knives is not like the others, and calls this out. Several others make mental note of the knife.

Elyas fires a devastating Acid Dart at the bedeviled bed, and the acid sizzles as it burns a large part of the headboard. He laments the Petals ruining yet another house.

Falco is sure the Petals will not get invited anywhere after they’re done with this house. He looks around for someone to heal, and he can see that Kiwina is still damaged (though perhaps Kiwina’s header needs some updating on this.)

Beech hits the bed with an Acidic Ray as he says, "Someone please get that last bit of Fire, before it spreads."

Kiwina continues to wrestle the bed and is quite successful at it, pinning the bed and preventing it from moving or taking any effective action. The bed tries to break the grapple but fails. Though it thrashes about, it remains pinned where it is.

(The grappled bed now has an AC of 8.)

Ayotonom is able to hurl his rapier at the bed from where he is. It strikes and returns to his hand, though it only inflicted 1 point of damage due to the bed’s hardness.

Tsak is sure his friends have whatever is going on upstairs well in hand. He carefully listens as he looks into the passageway before him. As far as he can tell, it seems silent.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to. I cleaned up the map a bit, removing small things that are no longer moving. However, this remains a house full of all the usual things you might expect to find in a house.

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+11=13 ; d6+7=8 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 9:08:30 AM
Elyas fires off another acid dart into the bed while Kiwina holds it still

he hits AC 13 for 8 acid damage

"I still didn't see any people, these must have been set up to attack any intruders rather than being controlled by someone in the house. What did you find in the cellar?

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH 4d8+13=31 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 10:09:29 AM
Falco moves back to Kiwana and touches him to close more wounds. {CCW: 31 @ Kiwama} As he does this he watches the bed thrash about and shakes his head, realistically he can't really hurt it and the situation seems so silly.

____________________________
Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 2:56:19 PM
Mak didn't realize his friend had opened the door as he surveyed the ground level and the battle with the bed. Still thinking the door below was closed he waited for the bed to be dealt with.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+11=16 ; d6+6=8 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 3:08:08 PM
Beech launches another Acidic Ray at the bed.

Acidic Ray, hit Touch AC 16, Damage 8

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20=5 ; d20=6 ; d20=11 ; d3+21=23 ; d3+21=24 ; d3+21=24 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 8:21:22 PM
If the bed is still being naughty when Panzer arrives he will hit it. (looks like I vanished, or just can't find myself. I was near the bed, I'll call it a 5' step and full attack)

3 attacks no 1's and no crits so 23 damage +4 lightning, 24 damage +3 lightning and 24 damage +4 lightning magical adamantine weapon.

Panzer admires his wokr as he slashes the bedinto pieces while Kiwina holds it down

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+16=25 ; d8+4=5 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 8:33:49 PM
Ayotnom hurls his rapier at the bed again (25 vs AC; 5 damage)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+18=23 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 8:47:15 PM
Kiwina continues to pin the bed. Being a bit discomfitted by the acids being lobbed his direction, he doesn't do as well, achieving only a 23..

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 11:06:42 PM
Tsak looks around the now empty cellar as the party seems to have moved upstairs.
He sees the ruined sack sitting in the corner, still smouldering slightly.
Stuck with me when all others fled. Damn shame.

He continues to listen at the door and keep an eye out for intruders. Or are the petals the intruders? Life is so complicated.

DM Mark - A bit of a mess d100=7 ; d100=38 ; d100=44 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 1:51:36 AM
Elyas fires off another blob of acid at the bed, and makes a large burn spot in the bedspread. Beech also hits the bed with acid. He asks the others what was in the cellar.

Mak thinks about the door in the cellar as he waits for his friends to finish off the belligerent bed.

Falco heals Kiwina again, this time for 31 points. He thinks it’s a bit silly that the Petals are fighting a bed.

Ayotnom throws his rapier. The slender sword flashes through the air and though it hits, it fails to overcome the 5 hardness of the bed.

Panzer’s adamantine kukris are a whir of damage. He hits and hits and hits, and charges of electricity dance where the blades bite deeply into the wood. When the little badger is done, the pieces of the bed slump to the floor.

Kiwina lets the broken bed go as it goes still. It might have been a comfortable bed once, but certainly not now.

Tsak stand guard at the opened door in the cellar. He laments the loss of the sack that tried to choke him.

As the Petals look around, the cottage is once again still. Fighting these pieces of furniture and household goods was quite different from the creatures the Petals are used to. These things showed no emotion or malevolence. They just silently moved and attacked, mindless automatons set here for some purpose.

An acrid smell from the acid mingles with the smoke from the burning couch. But at least it’s pretty well lit by both the fireplace and the couch. While the fire from that couch has not yet spread, you’d guess that’s just a matter of time. The once moving things here lie still, and the once tidy cottage is a mess. There are a number of items scattered here, as well as many more that never moved.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 9:36:01 AM
Does anyone have some water to put out that fire? we've made enough of a mess, no need ot burn the whole thing down. yet...

Elyas looks down the hole into the cellar.

What did you all find down there? should we all come down? if there's enough space down there i can help ferry some of our larger friends without needing the ladder.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 9:37:42 AM
"Anyone see anything we can put the fire out with?" Falco says absently as he casts detect magic to do a slow sweep of the room starting with the dining area.

____________________________
Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 2:51:20 PM
" A door, and a new companion for Tsak, but I killed it. Sorry man you have to speak up fast around me when you are charming things. If I had to guess there was a trap on the door that animated all that stuff, the timing was too close for it to be coincidence."
Panzer hops down into the cellar and draws up next to Tsak, pulling his off hand knife and waiting for the word to keep going. This was so much more fun whe things were trying to kill them.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 5:47:03 PM
"Well, I may start the fire, but it's not really my job to put them back out. Someone must know how to create water, it's just not my type of spell..."
Beech grabs some herbs and stuff from his packs and ties them to the large bruised area where the couch laid into him, a couple times.
After that, Beech looks for the blanket that was on the bed, and will then try to smother the couch fire, "Help Please"

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 7:33:15 PM
Kiwina creates water as needed to put out the couch.

Everyone seems to be interested in something down those narrow stairs, don't they?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=37 ; d20+18=22 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 9:04:55 PM
(Perception=37, Stealth=22)

Dunno, can't see around the corner. Panzer and I will go have a look.

Tsak quietly advances down the tunnel to the corner, has a listen and then pokes his head around.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 11:37:01 PM
Ayotnom suggests putting the fire in the portable hole reasoning that that might act as a smother for the flames.

DM Mark - A bit of a mess
Thursday November 30th, 2023 12:32:09 AM
Elyas asks if anyone can put out the burning couch before it spreads to the rest of the house. Then he walks over to the cellar and calls down to Tsak, asking what’s down there.

Falco also asks if anyone can deal with the fire. Then he casts Detect Magic and sweeps the house.

Ayotnom suggests that perhaps the burning cough could be put in the portable hole to suffocate the fire.

Beech clarifies it’s it’s not really his job to put out the fires he starts, but he looks for something to smother it with. He considers the bedspread, but there’s not really much left of that. Perhaps those tapestries on the walls?

Kiwina, however, has a solution. He casts Create Water and is able to get the fire out, as steam billows out with the smoke. Fortunately, the front door is still open.

Mak calls down to Tsak, asking him how far the passageway out the the cellar goes.

Panzer suspects there was a trap set on the door down in the cellar that may have set off a trap that animated the furniture. Then he goes back down into the cellar.

Tsak moves down the dark cellar about 40’ to see more. It’s not so much a corner that limits his sight as the fact that the tunnel tends to curve and turn here and there, though it generally seems to run south from the house above. Beyond it just looks like more earthen tunnel, still and quiet as far as he can tell. He thinks it slopes slightly downward, though it’s hard to say really.

Between the smoke and the steam, Falco finds the air is pretty hazy, but his divination tells him that there are a few sources of magic in the house. There is a knife that was flying around for a bit (transmutation). There is a magic poker near the fireplace (transmutation). On the writing desk in the nook, he notes that a box of candles emanates magic (enchantment), as does what appears to be some jars of ink (conjuration).

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Thursday November 30th, 2023 9:12:49 AM
Well, sounds like we're going down the tunnel then! Captain, I can bring you down there, along with anyone else that would rather not squeeze down the ladder!

[OOC: Elyas will dimension step down to the start of the tunnel. He can take allies with him, spending from his daily distance for each companion that travels with him. Let me know who is going down and I'll subtract from that stat in my next post. should have plenty to go around.]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (8/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (270/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)

On Party

Summon

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Thursday November 30th, 2023 10:46:23 AM
Falco will gather up the things that showed up for later examination and head down with the others assuming that he can squeeze in with them.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+6=18 ; d20+25=31 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2023 1:17:47 PM
Panzer keeps pace with Tsak being as quiet as he can.
Stealth 18
Perception 31

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Thursday November 30th, 2023 4:09:14 PM
Beech, will squeeze his way down, not that he wouldn't take the step, but a few moments of unease, leaves the resource available if they need it later on.
Beech also expects to need to squeeze his way most of the way through the upcoming tunnels...

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Thursday November 30th, 2023 4:36:26 PM
Mak's arms drooped as he turned and descended the steps once more. "Hold up Tsak. Go on further without some backup."

As he got closer, he glanced down at Panzer. "This your new animal companion, Tsak?" Mak said as he waited a moment and laughed. "Kidding mate. You want to take the lead?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=34 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2023 10:19:23 PM
(Perception=34
"So much for stealth" thinks Tsak as the rest of the party makes its way down into the cellar.

He growls at Mak Finished playing house, there's work to be done? Then he grins thru his big orc fangs.

Turning his attention back to the tunnel Tsak sniffs the air. If he gets a whiff of undead or orc then its game on. He's quite at home underground and the closeness of the earth worries him not at all.

We're heading pretty much south, too early to tell if we're getting deeper or not. Best set up the line assuming quarters will be cramped if we come across a fight.

That said he gives Panzer a nod and the two of them slowly start to make their way forward as the petals sort themselves out behind.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=37 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2023 11:53:18 PM
Ayotnom goes looking for the nice knife he saw earlier with the fires dealt with

(Perception: 37)

DM Mark - A Lake
Friday December 1st, 2023 3:14:01 AM
Elyas prepares to go down into the cellar. He offers to teleport any of the larger creatures down to save them from squeezing down the staircase, but he gets no takers.

Falco gathers up the things that emanate magical auras - a knife, the fire poker, a box of candles and some pots of ink. He notices that the fire poker looks a little odd - it seems a bit thicker and heavier than seems practical for a fire poker. He stows the items for later examinations and heads down.

Ayotnom notes that the knife Falco gathers up is the one he noticed earlier.

Beech squeezes down the narrow stairway into the cellar.

Mak tells Tsak to wait for him. In the cellar, he asks if Panzer might be Tsak’s new animal companion. Then he laughs at his joke, telling Panzer he meant no harm and offering for the little badger-man to take the lead.

Tsak is already in the tunnel as Panzer and the others catch up to him. Tsak sniffs the air. It smells musty and a bit damp, but both Tsak and Panzer seem at home in the damp earthen tunnel.

Fortunately, while the secret door in the cellar was only 5 feet wide, the tunnel soon widens out to 10’, so the larger folk don’t need to squeeze while in the tunnel. The tunnel seems to go generally south initially. But as the Petals go, it turns a bit here and there so that it’s not entirely clear if it does go south the whole while. But they definitely can tell it does have a slightly downward slope.

This tunnel goes on for several hundred feet before it stops at what appears to be an underground lake. A few stalagmites poke up out of the water near the edge. (I have revealed what is about the 60’ range of Tsak’s darkvision.) It seems to extend beyond what Tsak can see to the sides and to the south. You do not see a way to walk around the lake. At the edge of the lake is a boat that would carry six medium sized creatures (large creatures count as two if they are squeezing in the boat). You can see a bit of water has seeped into the boat, but not much. There are two oars in the boat.

The ceiling climbs above reaching a height of maybe 40’ above the water’s surface, and a few stalactites hang down from the ceiling. The lake water is gray and murky. The air here is damp.

Perception DC 23:Highlight to display spoiler: {If you look carefully, you can occasionally see that the water moves here and there as if disturbed by something.}

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 36|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic d20+18=36 ;
Friday December 1st, 2023 8:32:37 AM
"See that? There." Mak pointed at the water. "Somethings moving under the surface. Think we should toss something small out there to see if it responds?" Mak said as he looked down at Panzer.

OOC:
Perception +18, Roll 38

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Friday December 1st, 2023 8:33:55 AM
Falco moves with the others finding again that being inside with this group is less then ideal. He finds a place near the back and tries to see what is going on.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+15=29 ;
Friday December 1st, 2023 10:28:08 AM
[perception = 29]

Yeah, definitely something moving under there. Reasonable, if you're going to have a large body of water in your lair, you might as well have an aquatic guardian of some kind.

Elyas wants to scout out what the cave holds, so he casts Fly on himself and moves out over the water, to see how far it goes so they can make a plan

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (8/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (270/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)
Fly (13 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=28 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+6=23 ;
Friday December 1st, 2023 10:35:01 AM
" I'm game, it probably isn't friendly. Might be good if I could breathe water though. Let me get out some stabby weapons first."
Panzer pats down his pockets only to find he has no stabby weapons. A puzzled look crosses his face and he shrugs. One more thing he needs to buy.
" I guess I left the short swords in my other pants. Oh well."
Perception 28 he notes the movement as well
knowledge engineering 8
Profession miner 23
Panzer has darkvision goggles too. in case it is important

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+18=37 ;
Friday December 1st, 2023 3:29:45 PM
"Let's investigate that Dagger we just found, that's a stabby weapon isn't it?"
Beech casts detect magic then sees if he can identify it....

Spellcraft to identify the dagger. Roll 37 so unless it's an artifact, should be easy enough.... (CL 22 identified)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=31 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=28 ;
Saturday December 2nd, 2023 1:18:26 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=31 pass, Perception=28+4=32 {OOC forgot to add +4 favored terrain} Survival =32, know geog=11, know dungeon=28)

Elyas, you know how dolphins and whales jump out of the water. Yeah, seen crocs do that too. Much the same except scaly and with a lot more teeth. You'll want to stay at least 15 to 20 feet above the water there mate. A croc would probably be one of the friendlier creatures we may find here.

Tsak goes over to have a good look around the 'shore' and boat before the rest of the party stirs up the surroundings (Perception, survival, know geog and dungeon).

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Saturday December 2nd, 2023 1:31:01 PM
Although he is heartened by the reports that the corridor widens after the door, Kiwina is content to be the last into it.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=23 ;
Monday December 4th, 2023 12:08:57 AM
Perception 23

Ayotnom says, "Aye. Something is under the water and I don't like it. I wonder if it is some kind tentacle monster or something else."

Ayotnom stays put where he is and readies his own fly spell should something come out of the water.

DM Mark - "Somethings moving under the surface."
Monday December 4th, 2023 1:24:35 AM
Mak sees a small ripple that suggests the movement of something below the surface of the murky lake. He suggests throwing something in to see what happens, and he looks down at Panzer.

Panzer looks up at the noble Asildur warrior and he tells Mak he’s up for that, but it would be a lot better if he could breathe water first.

Elyas sees it too, noting it’s probably some aquatic guardian here. The mage casts a spell. He rises up into the air and flies around the lake cavers - at least as far as is needed to survey the area.

As Elyas flies out over the water, Tsak warns him to stay high enough that something jumping out of the water could not nab him. Tsak looks at the boat. It looks sturdy, though there is a bit of water in the bottom of it. Still, if it actually had a hole in it, it would be swamped by now. He can see it has two oars and two oarlocks.

Beech uses this time to check the dagger that was found. It’s actually a large kitchen knife that could be used as a dagger. It’s well made and pretty sharp too (he finds it is a +2 dagger.) How are you storing this knife, as it has no sheath?

Falco moves along with the others as he tries to see what’s going on. Kiwina stays back by the little cleric.

Ayotnom worries that it’s some sort of monster under the water, and he readies a Fly spell in case there’s trouble.

The water here is still, save for the slight ripple in the water that some saw. The murky water has a greenish-gray cast to it, and the air here is moist. Any light source makes the moisture on the nearby walls and ceiling glisten. The stone ceiling is out of sight for most. As the Petals talk amongst themselves, it echoes a bit in this large chamber. The only other noise is an occasional drip from the ceiling into the water below.

It’s a little creepy in here.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

I’ve updated the map based on what Elyas might share about the cavern. But bear in mind that each character can only see as far as their darkvision or light source will allow from where they are. I don’t recall - do you have any light sources out?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday December 4th, 2023 1:40:07 AM
Well, there's gonna have to be another side, and they're gonna have to get to it. In the boat its going to take several trips and a bit of maths to work it out. Some may be able to fly or portal across. Depends how far and whats there.
Tsak waits near the boat for a report from Elyas.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday December 4th, 2023 7:30:39 AM
"Hep Panzer, here, it's not anything special, but it is magical. It's barely better than a well very well made kitchen knife." (see above)
Beech, recreates the dancing lights, about 100' from the shore, in a square just shy of 20' across (the 10' radius) [b]"Give me a few minutes, may as well see whats out here before we venture into the darkness. I think I can move them about another 100' further out, just never had a need to."
Beech will start sweeping the lights an expanding arc, getting each end further out, stopping around 210' distant (20' under maximum range) and will sweep it from one side to the other. With them set as small fireballs (effectively torch light) they produce bright light in 30' and dim another 30'.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Monday December 4th, 2023 9:43:33 AM
"Well Petals, this is the one time I did not prepare water breathing for us. I figured away from the ship we wouldn't need it. I have one potion of water breathing and one of water walking but that is about it. I would assume most of your carry something in case of emergency at sea."

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+7=11 ; d20+25=35 ;
Monday December 4th, 2023 12:57:18 PM
Panzer stares at the water for a minute and reaches into his pack, pulling out 50' of silk rope. He starts tying one end around his waist and tosses the other end to Beech, since he knows the 'taur has enough rope on himto fly a kite to the stars.
" Tie my rope to yours Beech, and you guys can hang out here while I go see whats in the pool. My armor will hold me down and that dagger ought to make a decent stabbing weapon, and I know how to use it ( light blades weapon group). I'll have about 3ish minutes of air so I ought to be all right. If I start tugging violently on the line, pull me back. Simple enough, let's go fishing!"
He makes all his gear secure and walks to the water's edge, breathing deeply. When the others assure him they have the rope secured he walks out into the water.

swim check 11
Perception Underwater 35

OOC
as I read the rules I need a swim check to move either 1/4 speed or half speed each round and to be able to fight normally with this dagger. Mainly he is counting on whatever baddie lives in the water to snatch him and the others to pull it back to land. All my minuses are added to the swim check, I just need a DC from the DM. Thankfully the water seems calm. I'll paste the rules I'm looking at in a separate post that way if they aren't needed they can be deleted easily.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet
Monday December 4th, 2023 12:57:59 PM
Underwater Combat
Source PRPG Core Rulebook pg. 432
Land-based creatures can have considerable difficulty when fighting in water. Water affects a creature’s attack rolls, damage, and movement. In some cases a creature’s opponents might get a bonus on attacks. The effects are summarized on Table 13–7. They apply whenever a character is swimming, walking in chest-deep water, or walking along the bottom of a body of water.

Ranged Attacks Underwater: Thrown weapons are ineffective underwater, even when launched from land. Attacks with other ranged weapons take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for every 5 feet of water they pass through, in addition to the normal penalties for range.

Attacks from Land: Characters swimming, floating, or treading water on the surface, or wading in water at least chest deep, have improved cover (+8 bonus to AC, +4 bonus on Reflex saves) from opponents on land. Land-bound opponents who have freedom of movement effects ignore this cover when making melee attacks against targets in the water. A completely submerged creature has total cover against opponents on land unless those opponents have freedom of movement effects. Magical effects are unaffected except for those that require attack rolls (which are treated like any other effects) and fire effects.

Fire: Nonmagical fire (including alchemist’s fire) does not burn underwater. Spells or spell-like effects with the fire descriptor are ineffective underwater unless the caster makes a caster level check (DC 20 + spell level). If the check succeeds, the spell creates a bubble of steam instead of its usual fiery effect, but otherwise the spell works as described. A supernatural fire effect is ineffective underwater unless its description states otherwise. The surface of a body of water blocks line of effect for any fire spell. If the caster has made the caster level check to make the fire spell usable underwater, the surface still blocks the spell’s line of effect.

Spellcasting Underwater: Casting spells while submerged can be difficult for those who cannot breathe underwater. A creature that cannot breathe water must make a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) to cast a spell underwater (this is in addition to the caster level check to successfully cast a fire spell underwater). Creatures that can breathe water are unaffected and can cast spells normally. Some spells might function differently underwater, subject to GM discretion.
Table 13-7: Combat Adjustments Underwater
Attack/Damage
Slashing or Bludgeoning Piercing Movement Off Balance?1
Freedom of movement normal/normal normal/normal normal No
Has a swim speed -2/half normal normal No
Successful Swim check -2/half2 normal quarter or half3 No
Firm footing4 -2/half2 normal half No
None of the above -2/half2 -2/half normal Yes
1 Creatures flailing about in the water (usually because they failed their Swim checks) have a hard time fighting effectively. An off-balance creature loses its Dexterity bonus to Armor Class, and opponents gain a +2 bonus on attacks against it.
2 A creature without freedom of movement effects or a swim speed makes grapple checks underwater at a –2 penalty, but deals damage normally when grappling.
3 A successful Swim check lets a creature move one-quarter its speed as a move action or one-half its speed as a full-round action.
4 Creatures have firm footing when walking along the bottom, braced against a ship’s hull, or the like. A creature can only walk along the bottom if it wears or carries enough gear to weigh itself down: at least 16 pounds for Medium creatures, twice that for each size category larger than Medium, and half that for each size category smaller than Medium.

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Monday December 4th, 2023 2:01:52 PM
I think i see some dry land Elyas calls back to the others. He moves forward a bit more, staying about 20 feet over the water.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday December 4th, 2023 8:42:18 PM
"Something in case of emergency for me assumes there's salt water, not black," Kiwina explains to Falco. "But I might be able to help here, depending on how deep the water is. Can we get a sounding?"

Meanwhile, he waits for those up front to make what explorations they feel are prudent. It doesn't sound to him like the boat will let many people ride at once.

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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals (used)
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, neutralize poison (used), spike growth
4th -- sleet storm (used), control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=26 ; d20+11=28 ;
Monday December 4th, 2023 11:59:30 PM
Ayotnom takes out his fish hook and attempts to use his Kama to shave an individual strand from his silk rope to create a fishing line. He then looks about for something that would make a suitable pole
(Perception: 26)

assuming all this works he takes a bit of ration and baits the hook and then casts

28 vs a spot off the dock

DM Mark - "Simple enough, let's go fishing!" d20+5=16 ; d20+5=6 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 1:28:41 AM
Tsak looks at the boat, but working out the math for how many trips it will take to ferry everyone across makes his head hurt. He waits for Elyas to report on where such a boat trip might land.

Beech hands Panzer the +2 blade, dismissing it as barely better than a nice kitchen knife (treat as a +2 dagger). Then he casts Dancing Lights and sends it around the cavern. The torch-like globes of fire are reflected off the still water and glisten in the moisture on the ceiling and walls. He can see there are stalagmites protruding from the water near the edges, and there seems to be another landing on the other side of the cavern (see map). There are also stalactites hanging from the ceiling.

Falco goes through his resources to deal with this water, hoping others have prepared as well.

Elyas flies around the cavern, noting what he sees including the far landing.

Kiwina says that his ability to move in the water is limited to saltwater. He wonders how deep the water may be.

Ayotnom takes out a fish hook. He had hoped to separate a few silken strands from his silk rope, but soon realized the woven nature of the rope means he would have to unravel as much as he needs before separating out a few strands, and that would take several minutes.

Panzer also takes out a silk rope, and ties it around himself before handing the end to Beech. He tells his friends that if he starts tugging on the line that they should haul him back in. Then he wades out into the water as bait. The little badger-man doesn’t have to go far before the water is over his head, and his armor does indeed hold him down.

He is about 30’ out. The surface is no longer still, as his entry into the water and the rope behind him send ripples across the surface, though once he is submerged, only the direction and length of the rope suggest where he might be.

For Panzer: Highlight to display spoiler: {Brrr - this water is pretty cold, but not debilitating yet. And murky too. He can sort of see about 5’ ahead as he goes. Things within 5’ have concealment (20% miss chance) and things beyond that have total concealment. It’s a good thing he’s wearing his Goggle of Night because the light from above does not penetrate this water very well.

He is attacked by - something. It’s hard to tell what, but there seem to be two of them. They look grey , but everything looks grey down here. They look to be medium-sized, sinewy and strong as they claw at him, but their attacks seem ineffective against his armor.}

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 10:08:59 AM
Falco slides between the other's and moves into the room over by the boat. He watch Panzer enter the water and shakes his head while he gets his bow ready.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+21=23 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+11=20 ; d3+18=19 ; d3+18=20 ; d3+18=20 ; d100=2 ; d100=89 ; d100=62 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 1:19:26 PM
Panzer was expecting something to attack him, but it's still a shock when it happens. If the things stick around to fight rather than making fleeting passes, then the Badgerkin will stand and fight. If not he moves further out and readies an attack for them.

Stand and fight option
attack 1 hits AC 23 for 19 damage Miss due to concealment
attack 2 hits AC 25 for 20 damage Hit
attack 3 hits AC 20 for 20 damage Hit
No bite, Panzer doesn't want to chance losing his breath

Move and prepare option
Attack 1 hits AC 23 for 19 damage Miss due to concealment
AoO's Panzer has 5 AoO available at

Breath remaining 35 rounds/36

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 1:30:42 PM
Elyas sees that he has reached the end of the cave except for the landing and wherever the path leads next. he double moves to get back above the rest of the crew.

He stops right above where Panzer was, and will try to help if he sees whatever is attacking his ally next round

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/20+1 CLB|22/17/12/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) d20+18=26 ;
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 3:44:07 PM
"Elyas, take Kiwina to the other side. There's enough light that I can cover anyone with my bow that stands over there." He was going to offer to Panzer a ride over but the little creature was already in the water. Mak waited for the first of them to step on the opposite shore, meanwhile he watched the water for threats.

OOC:
Perception +18, Roll 26

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Many Shot| Darkvision| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-100 Feet |

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 7:18:14 PM
Sure lets split the party, that always works well.

Tsak moves over to help Beech with the rope if they decide they need to pull Panzer out of the water.

From where he stands the surface of the water seems to be still and he imagines the little guy serenely sauntering along the bottom watching as fish flit in and out of seaweed and crayfish wend their way thru the sand. Mmm lobster, with fresh butter and garlic...

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 8:32:25 PM
Beech, has his bow ready, but is at a lose what else to do.... He just makes ready in case Panzer needs a pull out or if something pops up out of the water that's not Panzer....

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 10:11:35 PM
Kiwina can make out some of the room from the end of the line here, but he has no way to guess how much rope has played out or where Panzer might be. But if there's trouble, surely Panzer will let them know. He waits for the others to move out.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 10:58:52 PM
Ayotnom asks, "Would it of killed anyone to wait to try conventional fishing methods before using one of us as live bait?"

He stows what he was working with and then moves onto the dock. (YZ 15 - 16)

DM Mark - "Would it have killed anyone to wait to try conventional fishing methods before using one of us as live bait?" d20+5=16 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=22 ; d20=18 ; d20=19 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=7 ; d20=9 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 1:41:57 AM
Falco moves over by the boat. He’s worried about his fellow beastfolk and gets out his bow.

Elyas moves back above the water to help Panzer if he can. He cannot see into the water, and he’s not entirely sure where the little budget-man is. (Remember if he intends to hover in one spot it will require a fly check.)

Mak tells Elyas to take Kiwina over to the far shore, and he prepares to cover everyone with his bow.

Tsak replies, ”Sure let's split the party, that always works well.” He lends Beech a hand with the rope as he imagines Panzer strolling through an undersea paradise.

With Tsak helping hold the rope, Beech lets go (?) so he has his bow at the ready. (I guess I’m a little confused how he is both ready with a two handed weapon and also ready to pull Panzer out of the water with a rope.)

Kiwina is a bit worried about Panzer being under the murky lake, but trusts that Panzer will let them know if he is in trouble.

Ayotnom asks, "Would it have killed anyone to wait to try conventional fishing methods before using one of us as live bait?" Then he makes his way out onto the row boat. As the minotaur steps in, the boat sways dangerously under his weight and Ayotnom realizes he should probably sit down in this boat to lower his center of gravity before the thing tips over.

For Panzer: Highlight to display spoiler: {Panzer strikes at his foes in the murky water. He’s pretty sure he killed both of them.

But soon, more attack him in the murky depths (he’d guess he’s in about 15’ deep water where he is.) He thinks there may be four of them, unless the fallen ones got back up. He’s not sure. Some used a claw, some a bite, some both. But all attacks missed the adamantine clad badger. These things seem to be bi-pedal and can swim. Panzer remains unharmed.

Remember, each round of combat (or any action other than just moving) uses an extra round of his breath holding duration. So last round used up 2.
}

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:44AO/36/26T/--FF|CMD 42|Rapier +1|24/-/-/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,WN,TD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic w d20+18=28 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+6=7 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 8:19:34 AM
Mak drew is rapier and with a whoosh of his cape vanished in a puff of smoke. A second puff of smoke appeared on the opposite bank and when it cleared Mak was standing there. He crouched behind the tunnel wall and listened for movement further along as he stood guard for his friends.

OOC:
Perception +18, Roll 28
Dungeoneering +7, Roll 16

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Thundering Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Total Defense,Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Darkvision| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 9:44:41 AM
Falco realizes his bow will probably be useless and puts it away before he takes out his potion of water walking. He holds it in his hand in case needed while cursing himself for not preparing water breathing magics like he normally would.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+20=25 ; d100=2 ; d20+15=25 ; d100=50 ; d20+10=19 ; d100=100 ; d3+18=19 ; d3+18=19 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 10:03:46 AM
OOc
OK, my bad on the breath control, I'll track it better
IC
this escalated quickly, Thinks Panzer as he hears the claws and teeth scrape along his armor. They could get lucky and find a chink in my armor, I should probably lead them to shore, but that could mean more hurt people and they don't seem able to beat the armor. He shrugs an stabs at more shadows.
Attack 1 misses (miss %)
Attack 2 Hits AC 25 for 19 damage
Attack 3 Hits AC 19 for 19 damage
He then takes a 5' step back towards the shore

Breath remaining 32 of 36 rounds

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 1:45:08 PM
Elyas can't see anything other than the rope going into the water, so he lands on the shore with the petals.

so, how are we getting across? anyone want to use the boat, or should I zap some of us across?

[OOC: I can bring one person over with dimensional steps, because it's decently far. Teleport could be elyas and 4 other medium creatures. how many flight options do we have between us all?]

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 6:04:47 PM
"Well, our resident anchor seems to be doing something down there. I can feel the rope shifting a bit, but not being yanked on as a signal that help is needed."
Beech continues to keep a hand on the rope to see when or if a rescue is needed.
"I can either fly or if I need to take any across, I can D-Door too, but unless you want me to start pulling in the rope to get Panzer back up top, I Figure he has maybe a minute and a half if he's fighting down there before he'll need to surface to breathe or we pull in his unconscious body from lack of air. ."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 7:31:33 PM
Kiwina moves up behind Beech.

"I'm happy with the boat, but it will only hold so many. We'll need four trips."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 7:31:34 PM
Kiwina moves up behind Beech.

"I'm happy with the boat, but it will only hold so many. We'll need four trips."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 7:36:21 PM
Tsak stays on the rope, ready to pull as required.

I'm happy to use the boat, but can also fly using my armour if need be.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 11:45:59 PM
Ayotnom lowers his center of gravity and says, "I can row the boat ashore if you guys want."

DM Mark - "So, how are we getting across?" d20+5=25 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=12 ; d20=16 ; d20=16 ; d20=7 ; d20=1 ; d20=3 ; d20=15 ; d20=15 ; d20=16 ; d20=5 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=8 ; (No, these are not all attack rolls. Relax.)
Thursday December 7th, 2023 2:06:15 AM
Mak draws his weapon. Then he disappears with a puff of smoke. Then, in the dim light of the Dancing Lights spell, he reappears in a puff of smoke on the far shore.

Falco stowes his bow and pulls out a potion of water walking.

Elyas rejoins his friends and offers to Dimension Door some across the lake. Beech says he can do the same, or he can fly across. Kiwina, Tsak and Ayotnom offer to use the boat, though Tsaks says he can also fly across. Kiwina notes using the boat will take four trips.

Both Beech and Tsak can feel occasional movement on Panzer’s rope, and Beech shares this information. They notice it has not moved further, but he has also not specifically tugged on it for them to pull him in.

Suddenly, the rope they are holding goes slack. As Beech and Tsak tug a bit to assure themselves they’re still fishing with a badger, there is no resistance on the rope.

For Panzer: Highlight to display spoiler: {Panzer again strikes at his foes in the murky water. He thinks he sees two more fall to his blows. (Thanks for continuing to check the 20% miss chance.) Then he backs up 5’.

And as before, more appear. Seems like a lot more as they dart in and out. He feels claws and bites slash at him from all around - even above! He is hit twice for 4 damage and 8 damage, though his adamantine armor will blunt some of that damage. While it’s not much damage, Panzer must make two DC 14 Fort Saves or be paralyzed.

Oh, and he notices there is no longer a rope on him. It seems one of the creatures must’ve sliced it in their attack. He can no longer even see where the rope is in the murky water.

Remember, each round of combat (or any action other than just moving) uses an extra round of his breath holding duration. So last round used up 2.
}

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 139/158 ) Character Sheet d20+16=24 ; d20+16=36 ;
Thursday December 7th, 2023 5:43:02 AM
Fortitude saves 24, 36
Panzer is starting to think this might have been a bad idea. The attacks that get through make his muscles want to cramp and stiffen, and under here that would be death. Add to that the fact he has lost count of how many there are and this could get dangerous. Plus fighting is harder on him holding his breath than he anticipated. The tactical part of his brain is starting to yell that this is indeed a bad idea. The primal part of his brain, the part that relishes battle and excitement confidently counters that the Badrgerkin has this in hand.
Panzer's tactical brain wins.
Steeling himself for the onslaught of attacks sure to come from his retreat, Panzer backs out of the pool. He knows that it will draw the ire of the critters, and he has a fair idea what they are now too, but he can't afford to be paralyzed and drown down here. Panzer finds the beach crowded with Petals and scrambles up, moving between legs and around people to find somewhere to stand ( thank goodness for that step last round).
Gasping and spluttering for air the fighter tells of the depths with only one short phrase.
" Ghooools.....lots of them."
He readies the dagger and faces the water, waiting for the swarm.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:34/24T/--FF|CMD 40| Arrows/20+1 CLB|-/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,DA,IG)**|1d8+15(20)x3)) d20+18=23 ;
Thursday December 7th, 2023 8:34:06 AM
Mak looks back over the water at the petals on the opposite bank and notes that Panzer has emerged from the water, but struggles to hear his words (Perception Check Follows) but can see that Panzer is wasting no time to get clear of the water.

Having heard no noise on his side, Mak puts his sword away in the glove of storing and grips his bow firmly, ready to lend some aid to his companions across the way.

OOC: Perception +18, Roll 23

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Attacks ignore AC benefits and miss chances from anything less than total cover or concealment| Darkvision| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-100 Feet |

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+13=28 ; 6d6=25 ;
Thursday December 7th, 2023 10:41:01 AM
Falco nods at Panzers words and holds his position.

"If true I can certainly help with that."

Falco readies to identify if they are ghouls and channel to damage them as soon as he can see more then one.

{Know Religion: 28} {Channel vs Undead: 25 Damage DC34}

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Thursday December 7th, 2023 2:56:52 PM
Well that makes the boat option sound like less of a good idea! I think between those that can fly and some teleportation from me and Beech we should all be able to cross without needing to fight a bunch of underwater ghouls!

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Thursday December 7th, 2023 4:27:48 PM
"I can take 2 Taurs or 1 Taur and others, or 4 of the others, who wants a ride? I expect Panzer so Falco? and then who? " Beech asks, being ready to cast once the decision is made....

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday December 7th, 2023 5:45:11 PM
"How deep is the water?" Kiwina asks Panzer. He wonders if the creatures Panzer mentioned can function outside of the water, but expects they'll see pretty soon.

Being behind others, Kiwina readies to cast flare at the next creature to come out of the water.

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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals (used)
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, neutralize poison (used), spike growth
4th -- sleet storm (used), control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday December 7th, 2023 11:12:12 PM
Tsak drops the rope and turns to Beech Yeah mate, me too. Are we going now or are we waiting for the slimy nasties?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Friday December 8th, 2023 1:30:08 AM
Ayotnom decides to exit the boat and says, "I believe I can fly."

DM Mark - "Ghooools.....lots of them." (Not sure what happened here. I had my DM rolls, made my post, but then the rolls disappeared! Grrrr - you'll have to trust me on this.)
Friday December 8th, 2023 1:43:02 AM
Between the lights near Mak and the lights the Petal have on the side with the boat, both both exits from this chamber are visible.

For Panzer:Highlight to display spoiler: {Parts of Panzer’s brain have a fight, but the this-was-a-bad-idea part of his brain wins out. He can see that he’s surrounded by ghastly grey ghouls. He flees to the shore, but in doing so subjects himself to attacks by his foes. Strangely enough, not only do two of them manage to hit him (they only hit on a 20), but one of the blows is a confirmed crit. The little tank takes 8 and 11 damage from these two hits, and he must make two DC 14 Fort Saves or be paralyzed back where he was!}

So, now one of two things happen based on Panzer’s save.

Either (1) Panzer makes his saves and emerges from the water soaking and a bit shaken from what he saw. He gasps for air as he says, "Ghooools.....lots of them." The badger readies himself for the onslaught he’s sure will come after him.

Or (2) Panzer simply does not appear. All is quiet. The Petals pull up an empty rope and worry that something awful has happened to their friend.

Mak sees Panzer emerge from the water. The cavern is large but quiet, so he can hear Panzer’s warning about ghouls. He switches to his bow, ready to shoot something should it appear. Tsak says he’s ready to be transported across now.

Falco prepares to channel energy if he sees ghouls.

Elyas decides the boat is a bad idea, and begins talking about how to get people across another way. Beech chimes in on this plan.

Kiwina asks Panzer how deep the water was, and readies an action to cast Flare should any ghoul show up.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 34| Arrows/20+1 CLB|22/17/12/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) d20+22=31 ; d8+7=14 ;
Friday December 8th, 2023 8:44:08 AM
Mak pulled an arrow from his quiver and leaned back against the wall to steady himself as he readied an arrow in his bow. He carefully took aim at the waterline on the opposite bank and waited for the ghouls to emerge.

OOC:
Readied Action
Mak - Random Ghoul, Roll 31, Damage 14 hp

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday December 8th, 2023 9:52:20 AM
(1) If Panzer appears, Kiwina acts as previously stated.

(2) If Panzer stays under, Kiwina casts control water to possibly reach him. This lowers the water by 14 feet in an area 35 feet wide and 140 feet long between the shore Kiwina is on (near edge centered where Tsak is) and the one Mak is on.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 126/158 ) Character Sheet d20+16=20 ; d20+16=31 ;
Friday December 8th, 2023 9:54:08 AM
Fort saves 20 and 31

" Depth? it was hard to tell, I took maybe 1 step down for every 2 steps forward, I think. It was very murky and super cold. Not cold enough to hurt me but bone chilling nonetheless."
Panzer wastes no time drawing the shock kukri in his main hand and swapping the dagger to his off hand. Because the water was so cold he isn't sure if his frost kukri would hurt them.
He waits for them to surface as the others talk about crossing.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | SHIELD OF FAITH
Friday December 8th, 2023 12:55:51 PM
Falco remains ready to channel.

"If they follow lets fight them here instead of potentially on the boat. The Warper-sar will help put them to rest."

{Know Religion: 28} {Channel vs Undead: 25 Damage DC34} (Rolled over since holding the action.)

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

DM Mark - Clarifications
Friday December 8th, 2023 1:49:39 PM
Water Depth - Knowledge Dungeoneering or Engineering DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {The best estimate based on Panzer's thought's and the angle and length of the rope before it was cut, is that he was in about 15' of water.}

None of these creatures that were attacking Panzer in the water emerge. Which seems odd if they are what Panzer thinks they are.

DM FYI - the rope would only be damaged by a slashing attack that hit his touch AC, and then I only gave it a 5% chance it would actually hit the rope. Silk rope has a hardness of 0 and 4 HP. That rope is about 3' shorter now.

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Friday December 8th, 2023 2:35:33 PM
Elyas gathers the group up and splits them between himself and Beech. Ayotnom is able to fly, so they have Kiwina, Falco, Panzer, and Tsak . Elyas can take Kiwina with dimensional steps, and Beech should be able to Dimension Door the others.

We don't need to worry about whatever isin there if we just go over them! let's keep moving

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 126/158 ) Character Sheet d20+7=21 ;
Friday December 8th, 2023 3:54:42 PM
Knowledge engineering 21
" I made it about 30 feet from shore and as best I could tell I was in 15 feet of water. It was really murky so I am not sure if it got any deeper. I guess I should have dragged one of those critters out, seems like they want to stay hidden under the water."

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday December 8th, 2023 3:58:12 PM
Beech, has those 3 grab hold of his armor and casts the spell, taking the 4 of them across the water, and as he arrives, has the Dancing lights move down the hallway to light it up for those without Darkvision.

(moved the 3 who went with Beech, they can still act)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=27 ;
Saturday December 9th, 2023 1:45:59 AM
(Perception=27)
Tsak holds tight as Beech flies half the crew across the lake. When he gets to the other side he turns and moves into the tunnel where he pauses, looks and listens to see whats what.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Saturday December 9th, 2023 3:15:22 PM
Kiwina is happy enough to bypass whatever's in the water for now.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday December 10th, 2023 7:43:29 PM
Ayotnom waits to see if his friend emerges or not. If he does and the party moves to the other side then he flies over there. If he doesn't then he prepares to get into battle.

DM Mark - "Seems like they want to stay hidden under the water."
Monday December 11th, 2023 1:36:26 AM
Panzer, dripping wet and shivering a bit, draws weapons and is ready to attack the ghouls he assumes will follow. He informs his friends that the water was cold and murky, and he figures it was about 15’ deep where he was.

Mak readies an arrow to shoot anything else that emerges from the water.

Kwina prepares to cast Flare on anything that shows up. Likewise, Falco is ready to channel energy against the ghouls.

No creatures emerge from the lake, and the Petals resolve to avoid the lake altogether and discuss other ways to cross.

Elyas takes Kiwina across the lake to where Mak is using Dimensional Steps. Beech uses Dimension Door to take Falco, Panzer, and Tsak across. Ayotnom covers them, flying once the others are over.

With everyone across this lake, the chamber behind you remains quiet, as does the tunnel ahead. All you hear is the occasional drip of water, though the quiet does nothing to quell the dread of knowing there is a lake with ghouls in it right next to you. But after a minute or two, you conclude that these ghouls - or whatever they are - do not seem to be coming out after you.

In the stillness, your lights are reflected by the water’s surface and the glistening, damp walls and ceiling. This place has the earthy, metallic smell of damp stone and water.

(Congratulations! This was more a puzzle to figure out than a typical combat, and you figured out a way to solve it. Everyone gets a Hero Point!)

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:41AO/33/23T/--FF|CMD 39|Rapier +1|20/15/10/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(So
Monday December 11th, 2023 9:52:01 AM
With everyone across the lake Mak made his way back to the front of the group and prepared to continue the search of this underground warren.

**Combat Reflexes, Admantium - Ignores Hardness < 20, Thundering Weapon, Keen Weapon, *Holy Weapon(+2d6 v Evil), Fighting Defensively , Full Attack, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Precise Strike, Mobility| Darkvision| Encumbrance:45 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | |

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH d8+5=6 ;
Monday December 11th, 2023 9:59:02 AM
Falco smiles when his channel does its job so well and is glad for the lift over the water.

"That could have good much worse." He slaps Panzer the back. "Well done." CLW on Panzer for 6.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+15=26 ;
Monday December 11th, 2023 2:15:45 PM
Elyas walks down the new path with the others, using his magical darkvision to watch for anything coming ahead of them

perception = 26

he is a little more cautious now, as he doesn't have a lot of innate teleportation left for the day

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (8/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (30/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)
Fly (13 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday December 11th, 2023 3:01:29 PM
Beech is busy directing the dancing lights down the hallway, and getting his bow back settled, so as to be ready. "Maybe whatever was attacking Panzer, was restricted somehow to just being in the water, deep enough that they couldn't be seen from the surface."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 132/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=26 ;
Monday December 11th, 2023 7:49:41 PM
Panzer thanks Falco for the heal and squelches his way up to the front to explore the tunnel ahead. He leaves wet footprints in his wake as he takes one side of the passage opposite Mak or Tsak or whomever else wants to be in front
Perception 26

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=35 ;
Monday December 11th, 2023 9:10:28 PM
Ayotnom takes a look around (Perception:35)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=23 ;
Monday December 11th, 2023 9:20:00 PM
(Perception=23)

Tsak waits where he is as the petals troop past and then takes up a place at the rear. He regularly checks behind to make sure nothing is following as the party makes its way further down past the lake.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday December 11th, 2023 10:23:21 PM
"If they have to stay underwater, all's good. Let's move away from this place nonetheless." Kiwina does not mind bringing up the rear again, unless Falco prefers to.

The Tunnel

DM Mark - "That could have been much worse."
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 1:32:12 AM
The Petals are glad to be past that murky lake. They assess their current position and decide to move further down the tunnel. Mak takes the lead and Tsak brings up the rear of the group.

As they go, the heroes keep a sharp eye out. Beech’s Dancing Lights bob along with you as you go. You find the tunnel is about 10’ wide and about 8’ tall. It winds for about half a mile, and you’re pretty sure you’ve ventured outside the village above. The sharp eyed among you are the first to notice that the further you travel the longer and darker the shadows seem to get. It’s almost as if the dark presses in and light struggles to push back the darkness. Soon, this becomes apparent to all, and it’s unsettling.

Everyone starts to feel … something. Is it sadness, emptiness, a tug on your soul? Everyone needs to make a DC 13 Will Save. If you fail:Highlight to display spoiler: { a sense of impending doom begins to affect you and you have a -1 to attack rolls and saving throws.}

Eventually, the earthy, metallic smell of the damp tunnel changes a bit. In addition, you begin to smell a pungent smell not unlike the grease used in machinery and metal working. Or maybe like lamp oil. Soon, the tunnel floor becomes more damp and you see what appears to be an oily liquid covering the floor going forward. Exploring this, you find that it’s actually water covered in a thin layer of black oil. You can see the tunnel stretches forward, but the floor is covered in liquid. Assuming the floor does not drop away, you’d guess this oily water is about 2’ deep up ahead, though you can’t really see through to the floor to know for sure.

What do you do?

I put you on the map based on where you said you were, or in order of posting. Feel free to rearrange this as you see fit. It took you maybe 15 minutes to get here - please include in your next post any spells still running and such.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:41AO/33/23T/--FF|CMD 39|Rapier +1|20/15/10/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(So d20+6=15 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 6:29:38 AM
Mak kept moving along until he got to the oil covered floor and stopped.

OOC:
Will Save +6(+8 v Fear), Roll 15

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20=17 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 10:42:29 AM
{Will Save: 37}

Falco doesn't really even notice what was happening given his strong willpower. {+20} Finding the oil covered water Falco shudders at the though of cleaning his feathers before he has a worse thought.

"Anyone want to take a sample of the oil and see if it is flammable? Wouldn't do for us to be trapped in an inferno of burning oil. Of course I am not sure what else we can do."

Falco moves to the edge of the oil and will stay near the back of the group when the move in.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+13=20 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 11:08:15 AM
Elyas moves forward to examine the oil slick

(Will save = 20, pass)

he starts by casting detect magic to see if the oil or something hidden by it are magical.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 1/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (8/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (30/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)

On Party

Summon

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 132/158 ) Character Sheet d20+11=31 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 12:40:48 PM
" Nope, not going in there. That is what I call an obvious trap, even someone like me can see it. What worries me is what it might be distracting me from. You guys can detect magic and stuff on itand see what you find but I think we should burn it off before continuing."
Panzer tries to make himself small so that others can get to the oil to do what they need to do.
Will save 31

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 9:15:51 PM
"Torching it won't be a problem...." Beech says in an offhand way.

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=25 ;
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 10:12:36 PM
(Will save = 25)

Kiwina does not move up until those in front of him have.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+13=14 ;
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 12:15:38 AM
(Will Save: 14 but nat 1 so fail)

Asimov says, "We're doomed but we probably don't want to torch the oil till we know what is on the other end."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+7=11 ;
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 1:08:47 AM
(Will save=11 Fail)

Torch it, don't torch it. Torch it now, torch it later. Whatever...

A brooding Tsak hangs back in case Beech does torch it, and waits for somebody to come up with a plan.

DM Mark - "We're doomed..."
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 1:10:30 AM
The heroes are trotting along the damp tunnel, but an oily substance on some water ahead stops them in their tracks.

Mak waits for his friends to propose a solution. Panzer recalls his last foray into murky water and wants none of it this time. He thinks this must be a trap, but worries more that the oily water might be a distraction from something worse.

Falco dreads the thought of being covered in oil, and wonders if the oil is flammable. Beech is intrigued and seems ready to light anything on fire.

Elyas casts Detect Magic. He does not detect any magic associated with the water or the oil, or anywhere in range except for what the Petals themselves have.

Kiwina watches.

Aytonom says, "We're doomed but we probably don't want to torch the oil till we know what is on the other end."

Some careful experimentation with the oil here suggests that this oil is somewhat flammable. That is, it can be lit on fire with exposure to a decent fire source (torch, fireball, etc.), but it is not so volatile that fire causes it to explode.

Knowledge Dungeoneering DC 0: Intentionally burning this oil off in this enclosed space is likely to not only be smoky, but it would also use up all the oxygen here, rendering the area uninhabitable for a while.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:41AO/33/23T/--FF|CMD 39|Rapier +1|20/15/10/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(So
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 8:28:54 AM
Mak wasn't ignorant of dungeoneering and mentioned that a fire as large as this oil would likely create would use up all the air such that they wouldn't be able to breath.

"We should turn around. Anyone could light the oil and kill us all. They'd only need a safe passage away after lighting it up. Or we could light it and teleport away. Might be safe in about a week, I'm guessing."

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 9:53:05 AM
"The problem is we don't know what we are going to destroy or who we would kill. I think we have to know it is a risk and push on. I don't want to but I can't think of what else to do."

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+9=12 ;
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 12:35:07 PM
Beech feels Doomed as well, after having made the comments about torching it, it settled on him that it could be bad, and multiplied into an overall doom.

Obviously shaken a bit, "Well, we got two choices.... something ahead does bother me though...."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 132/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=32 ;
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 9:13:03 PM
"This is dumb, but i've done dumber things." Panzer says
He shrugs and starts walking into the water. It comes to his waist, assuming it doesn't get deeper.
" I'll take a look ahead, sit tight I guess."
Perception 32

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 10:38:17 PM
Kiwina is a bit surprised no one is trying a flying reconnaissance, but can't do so himself.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 11:55:10 PM
Ayotnom says, "Anyone got prestidigitation prepared? Could we use that to clean the oil?"

DM Mark - "I think we have to know it is a risk and push on."
Thursday December 14th, 2023 2:28:36 AM
Everyone looks at the oily water ahead. The discovery that the oil can be lit on fire causes concern.

Mak suggests not venturing forward, suggesting that perhaps it could be lit on fire and the Petals could just come back in a week or so.

Beech is shaken at the thought of pressing ahead.

Ayotnom suggests prestidigitation could be used later to remove the oil on anyone.

Kiwina wonders why no one has considered flying over the oil to scout ahead.

Falco worries that simply lighting the oil here could destroy or kill something unintended. He sees no other recourse than to press on.

Panzer agrees with Falco that the only way is forward. He admits moving forward may be foolish, but decides to scout ahead anyway.

Panzer moves slowly into the water. It’s only about 2’ deep as he forges ahead, but still that’s pretty deep for the little badger. He worries as he begins to get deeper, but he soon realizes that it’s just some minor variations on the floor here, and it simply ranges between 1.5-2.5 feet deep as he goes. He scouts ahead for aways, and it’s fortunate he can see in the dark, because there is no light source here. He soon finds that all but his head is covered in a black oil. Yech.

After several minutes, the tunnel widens into a larger area, still covered in about 2’ of this oily water, and at the far side is a grey wall. In the middle of this grey wall is a strange, metal circle about 2’ across. The circle is covered in strange symbols and has a button in an oval on top. (The map link below shows this metal circle and symbols.)

The DM presumes that Panzer will return and report his findings, and that seeing that Panzer actually did come back, the entire party will press forward in the oily water to see this grey wall and the large metallic disc.

You look at the metal circle, trying to puzzle out the symbols there.

Linguistics DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {These symbols are in High Woldian.}

Linguistics DC 25 or Comprehend Languages/Tongues: You know enough about High Woldian to access these pages:
Introduction - you can scroll through specific pages by clicking “next” on each page. Also, on the upper right is a High Woldian Dictionary where you can see words that are made up from a combination of the phonetic symbols of the High Woldian language.
High Woldian Alphabet - at the bottom of this page is the Common Tongue alphabet as it is represented by one or more High Woldian phonetic symbols. So these symbols essentially represent a way to translate the Common Tongue letters into High Woldian, and vice versa.

Note - I did not put that last part in a spoiler. While you would need at least one character that makes a Linguistics DC 25 or can cast Comprehend Languages or Tongues, I wanted to provide these links to all so all the players can help with this puzzle even if it would technically only be one PC that is actually doing it in the game.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday December 14th, 2023 4:33:16 AM
(OOC the short-cuts didnt work for me, got 404 not found errors)

Tsak notes that whilst the water nearly covere Panzer it would barely come to his waist. He turns to Falco - You can ride on my shoulders if you want, save you getting oily water all thru your plumage

Whether or not Falco takes him up on the offer Tsak prepares to move to the circle and help solve the riddle.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Thursday December 14th, 2023 8:39:56 AM
Falco clicks his beak as Tsak offers a ride. "My friend I would much appreciate that. It is times like this I miss my old basic wizards spells, prestidigitation is great for getting clean."

Falco happily rides on Tsak's shoulders as they move through the oil and water. He looks at the symbols and shrugs having no way of interpreting them.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+20=31 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2023 9:58:37 AM
Elyas will move forward witht he group to examine the disc. He unfortunately has used up his flight spell and most of his dimensional steps for the day, as it has been a while since the last rest. so for now he just trudges through the oily water.

When he sees the disc he asks for quiet and studies it quite intently for several minutes to try to work it out.

[using a hero point for a +8 to the roll. I think i likely have one of the higher linguistics rolls in the group and we don't want ot miss this one.]
Linguistics = 31

"this is High Woldian. much of it is covered in this oil, so i can only make out three characters.... it appears to be numbers. Four.... Zero..... Four....

What could it mean?

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 132/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday December 14th, 2023 3:18:50 PM
Panzer is smart enough to not touch the button, but curious enough to reach above the button to se if the serrated line above it slides left and right. Having heard Elyas's decoding he thinks it might.

OOC
I also got errors so no ability to decode the cypher. Also no linguistics.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+2=21 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2023 3:28:50 PM
Beech, uses Prestidigitation when and as possible to clean off people, he sees the symbols and is glad for the schooling he received. Of course he'd never admit that to his mother... She'd never let him forget it.
"I recognize that as High Woldian, but when I look at writing too much symbols and letters start flip flopping. It's very hard for me to concentrate on them. Guess I should have taken mom's suggestion and picked up a couple scrolls to help out."
He continues to clean up people, and the water surface of the oil giving people a clear space to at least stand in only water...

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:41AO/33/23T/--FF|CMD 39|Rapier +1|20/15/10/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(So d20+18=38 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2023 4:55:30 PM
Mak looked at the letters and shrugged. "High what?" he asked.

The duelist then stepped away from the disk and took up a position to guard the group from enemies.

OOC:
Perception +18, Roll 38

DM Mark - Links Fixed
Thursday December 14th, 2023 6:33:13 PM
Looks like I had an error in those links. They're fixed now. Sorry about that.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=24 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2023 8:31:55 PM
(Linguistics: 24)

Ayotnom says, " I concur the symbols are High Woldian but I'm not sure about which one is which."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 132/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday December 14th, 2023 9:09:18 PM
"shouldn't there be 26 letters in an alphabet?" asks Panzer.
" Is one letter missing?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+5=19 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2023 10:13:17 PM
(Linguistics = 19)

The meaning of the symbols is beyond Kiwina, even though he recognizes the language.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday December 14th, 2023 11:03:29 PM
Based on Panzers observation Tsak has another look. With Elyas' help (he passed the linguistics check for all of us, if I read the DM post right) he's able to narrow it down.

Yeah, you're right, the 'K' is missing. Does that mean anything to anyone?

DM Mark - "High what?"
Friday December 15th, 2023 1:08:24 AM
Elyas is not happy trudging through the oily water. Upon reaching the grey wall and the symbols in the metal circle he asks for quiet as he calls on his heroic mental reserves to remember his tutelage in High Woldian from his younger days. (Wow, it took me a minute to understand Ben’s puzzle for me about seeing a Four.... Zero..... Four. Nice reference. Also, I fixed the links - sorry about that.)

After leading his friends back to this place, Panzer listens to Elyas. He reaches up to see if that squiggly line at the top of the whole design slides back and forth. He wonders why there are only 25 letters here instead of 26. Elyas may recognize that squiggly line as a word in High Woldian (now that the DM fixed the links.)

Tsak kindly offers to carry Falco on his shoulders to avoid the oily water on his feathers. Falco gladly take him up on the offer. Once they get to the strange grey wall, Falco puzzles over the device. Tsak listens to Elyas explain things, and he notices that this High Woldian alphabet seems to be missing the letter “K”. Elyas would be able to explain that in the High Woldian phonetic alphabet, C and K are the same symbol. This also answers Panzer’s question about there only being 25 letters here instead of the 26 in the common tongue.

Beech recognizes the script as being High Woldian, but laments not paying more attention to his mother’s efforts to teach him more. He uses Prestidigitation to clean where the oil has splashed up on his friends, but since everyone is still standing in 2’ deep oily water here, he knows it’s just a matter of time before they’re a mess again.

Ayontom also recognizes the High Woldian scripts, but is unable to puzzle out more. Kiwina is in the same boat.

Mak isn’t sure what this whole “High Woldian” thing is about. Maybe oil fumes here are putting the “high”’ in High Woldian. He takes up a rear position to stand guard.

As noted before, I put the (now fixed) links there for all. Even if your character may not know enough to help, you as a player are welcome to help figure this out.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Friday December 15th, 2023 10:11:55 AM
Falco stares at the metal plate until his eyes go little cross-eyed. He blinks a few times unsure what to make of it.

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Friday December 15th, 2023 12:13:39 PM
"It looks to be the High Woldian pheonetic alphabet. Not numbers at all... now that it is clean I can see. one symbol for each letter. Interestingly it is written left to right instead of the usual top to bottom that they usually wrote high woldian in.

possibly a password? touch the letters int he right order to open the passage? but likely made by someone who is not fluent in the old language hence the pheonetics instead of the usual pictographic words. the symbol at the top there represents 'water'. could it be that simple? w-a-t-e-r?

Thoughts?

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 132/158 ) Character Sheet
Friday December 15th, 2023 10:48:21 PM
Panzer stops touching the squggle as soon as Elyas says what it is, he puts his hands at his sides so he doesn't flood the room or anything bad like that. That sounds like a solution, and Panzer likes easy.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Saturday December 16th, 2023 12:19:19 AM
"Again, lettering and such get easily flip flopped in my mind, so puzzles are extremely difficult for me. Regular numbers are somewhat easier..."
Beech, will keep the oil away as well as he can, and as usual, he stays prepared to cast a spell....

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=36 ;
Saturday December 16th, 2023 6:08:14 PM
"I think there's more to it," says Kiwina, looking around for other parts of the puzzle. Things written on the walls maybe. . .

(Perception = 36; Kiwina gets an additional +2 when "on water," but I doubt this qualifies as a water terrain)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Sunday December 17th, 2023 3:15:49 AM
Good thinking, lets try it. What could possibly go wrong? Gotta be better than dying of starvation while we worry if we're wrong.

Tsak is prepared to type in the code word 'water' if there's consensus.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday December 17th, 2023 8:45:06 PM
Ayotnom goes to stand next to Beech. He says, "I think we are missing a k maybe?"

DM Mark - "Good thinking, lets try it." 4d6=14 ;
Monday December 18th, 2023 1:39:16 AM
Falco looks at the High Woldian symbols, but can’t make heads or tails of them.

Elyas looks at the elaborate metal plate. At the very top is a symbol he believes represents water. He wonders if just touching the letters for water is enough?

Panzer worries a wrong move might flood the chamber with water, but he agrees with Elyas.

Beech has trouble with letters, so he focuses on cleaning oil off where he can.

Kiwina thinks there must be more to this than just the water symbol. Indeed, as Kiwina looks he can see that what appears to be the symbol for water actually rests at the top of this whole thing. Perhaps the symbol for water is only part of this. What is he missing in all this?

Ayotnom points out that the alphabet is missing the letter K, but Elyas already explained that it is missing because in the High Woldian phonetic alphabet, C and K are the same symbol.

Tsak decides to give it a try. With Elyas’ guidance, Tsak presses the High Woldian symbols corresponding to W-A-T-E-R. As he does so, the pressed letters glow one-by-one until those 5 symbols he pressed are glowing. Nothing seems to happen, and those 5 symbols remain glowing. After some puzzling this out, it would probably occur to Tsak that there is a button there in that oval above the circle that contains the High Woldian alphabet. He presses the button in the oval. Electricity arcs through his finger and up his arm! He takes 14 points of damage from an electric shock! Having made his guess and pressed that button, the 5 letters he had pressed now stop glowing.

Tasks eyes are wide open from that electric shock, and the others can see that Tsak’s hair seems to be standing straight out from his head, which is a new look for the half-orc.

The baleful symbol sits on the grey wall as it did before.

Examining the grey wall, you’re not quite sure what it is really. It’s not stone, and you don’t think it really looks like metal. The large symbol does appear to be metal. You’re just not sure about the rest of that grey wall. It simply seems to be a large, flat expanse of grey material with a large metal object in the middle.

As noted before, even if your character may not know enough to help, you as a player are welcome to help figure this out.
Introduction - you can scroll through specific pages by clicking “next” on each page. Also, on the upper right is a High Woldian Dictionary where you can see words that are made up from a combination of the phonetic symbols of the High Woldian language.
High Woldian Alphabet - at the bottom of this page is the Common Tongue alphabet as it is represented by one or more High Woldian phonetic symbols. So these symbols essentially represent a way to translate the Common Tongue letters into High Woldian, and vice versa.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 70/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday December 18th, 2023 2:21:31 AM
Beech all cross-eyed closes his left eye tips his head to the side a bit, counts on his fingers and mumbles out loud a bit.
"Water... nope... Huh.... too little... H... way too little... " He turns his head the other way, snaps his fingers and reaches past to hit 5 letters.... and then the button.... He saw the shock that hit Tsak but doesn't seem worried...
Highlight to display spoiler: { B L O O D }

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 103/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday December 18th, 2023 4:49:05 AM
Tsak is getting a real strong feeling of de ja vu. He's been zapped trying to get puzzles right before. You'd think he'd learn, You'd be wrong. He takes a few deep breaths and jazz hands a bit to get feeling back into his fingers then sets up ready to try again. At that point Beech reaches past him to steal his thunder, but he gets distracted when he sees a reflection of his hair in the water he's standing in. Cool! he thinks, that is a new look. Then he waits to see if Beech gets zapped.

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+15=22 ;
Monday December 18th, 2023 9:49:52 AM
Elyas joins Kiwina in looking around.

perception = 22

"Maybe there are more symbols around? Hopefully the water symbol doesn't mean we have to go in the water in the last chamber to find the answer. those creatures sounded scary

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH d8+5=6 ;
Monday December 18th, 2023 11:01:30 AM
Falco stapes behind Tsak once the current stops flowing and quietly heals some of the damage to keep the group near peak condition.

{CLW on Tsak = 8hp}
"Maybe we could push the buttons with the back end of an arrow or something that doesn't conduct electricity."

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 132/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=37 ;
Monday December 18th, 2023 5:40:28 PM
Panzer too starts checking the walls looking for more panels. He seems to recall a play he thinks was called 5 Elements and it had a puzzle that needed 4 solutions at different points in a room.
Perception 37

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday December 18th, 2023 10:08:39 PM
Kiwina walks up to the wall and sees if he can pick up the symbol for water from the rest of the apparatus.l

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=15 ; d20+15=21 ;
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 1:20:42 AM
Ayotnom says, "What about something like Water of Life or Life Water. Doesn't that symbol below the thing that looks like liquid kind of resemble an eye and isn't that like Gargul's eye which means life or wait water and life wouldn't that be blood?? But wait the tablet that has all the symbols on it is a circle right like the Wold so is the actual answer Woldsblood?"

He then reaches forward and hits w-oh-l-d-s-b-l-oh-oh-d and waits to see what happens.

Know[Religion]: 15
Linguistics: 21

DM Mark - "Good thinking, lets try it." 4d6=14 ;
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 1:48:04 AM
Beech sees what happened to Tsak. He carefully studies the symbols on the wall. He thinks he sees something more. He quickly types in B-L-O-O-D and presses the button. ZAP! The liontaur’s arm is momentarily numb as electricity shocks him for 14 damage.

Tsak was ready to try another word, but Beech beats him to it. And like Tsak, Beech also gets zapped for his efforts.

Elyas joins Kiwina in looking around for more symbols here. As he does so, he touches the grey wall, and he can feel an electric shock - like that from static electricity. It’s not enough to damage him, but there is energy in that wall.

As Falco watches folks get zapped by electric shocks, the wise little owl has an idea - what if you use something like the end of an arrow to press that button?

Panzer checks the other walls as well. There are stone walls here, but the rough hewn walls stand out from the plain, smooth grey wall that holds the large metals disc and symbols. Also, the stone walls lack the buzz of electricity that can be felt in the grey wall.

Kiwina remains focused on the symbols on the grey wall in front of him.

As the Petals look on, they see what Beech sees - that the symbol for water is made up from the symbol for liquid. And that symbol for water rests atop an oval that looks almost like an eye. Elyas can tell you that placing an object inside the eye, like that button, symbolizes life. Combining Water with Life gives you the symbol for Blood. Still, Beech got zapped, so maybe he was not quite there.

As noted before, even if your character may not know enough to help, you as a player are welcome to help figure this out.
Introduction - you can scroll through specific pages by clicking “next” on each page. Also, on the upper right is a High Woldian Dictionary where you can see words that are made up from a combination of the phonetic symbols of the High Woldian language.
High Woldian Alphabet - at the bottom of this page is the Common Tongue alphabet as it is represented by one or more High Woldian phonetic symbols. So these symbols essentially represent a way to translate the Common Tongue letters into High Woldian, and vice versa.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 56/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 7:06:13 AM
Beech, shakes his hands, and gives a short prayer to Alemi, then a realization comes to him.
"If any of you, and I do mean any of you ever tell my mom how stupid I am, I will find a way to may you pay.
You all can see I worship Alemi, and do any of you know is stored in a holy symbol, of at least the upper level priests? Now, I see it, because I am stupid, obviously...
The top symbol looks like Blood, but I missed a whole circle below it because I was so excited over seeing the Blood. Ignore the alphabet, and look at the whole thing.... the squiggle, the oval with the dot and the circle.... The same as the single drop inside my holy symbol. Woldsblood."
He is just a bit hesitant to start touching letters though.....

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 9:57:05 AM
"so not blood, but some other water of life. Woldsblood might be a good choice. or the name of a deity? wonder if this was made by the druids, or if it is something much older? could make a difference

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 9:59:49 AM
Falco has little to contribute so instead takes out an arrow to offer to whoever will press next. "Use the blunt end to press. It should keep you safe."

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:41AO/33/23T/--FF|CMD 39|Rapier +1|20/15/10/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(So
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 4:01:40 PM
"Let me do it." Mak said. "I'm more hardy than most here." he finished as he waited on instructions on what to do.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 132/158 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 6:28:04 PM
" i am totally telling your mom Beech. I think she will laugh, then turn you into something silly."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 9:33:42 PM
Ayotnom says, "I guess Woldsblood isn't the answer because I went to spell it out and nothing seemed to happen."

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 9:53:01 PM
"Mak, I think Beech suggested woldsblood."

(Kiwina has no idea if this is reasonable, but OOC it appears on the High Woldian page for the elements.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 103/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 1:04:32 AM
Thanks bud Tsak says to Falco, then can't hide his grin as he watches Beech jump and shake his hand.
When Mak steps forward, Tsak says Sure bud, take your turn, every man-child who plays gets a prize!

DM Mark - Four Doors
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 1:55:25 AM
(I’m sorry I missed your post Hugh. I was working on the DM post when you posted that, so I missed it. I should have checked back again.)

Ayotnom mentions that he sees a larger symbol at work here. There is the symbol for water and life that represent blood. And Ayotnom can see that the circle, representing life, added to that for blood give you a symbol for Woldsblood! All with Elyas linguistics help, of course. Kiwina and Beech agree.

Beech is a bit embarrassed he didn’t think of it first. Panzer threatens to tell Beech’s mom.

His companions agree. Falco again suggests using something other than a finger incase there is another shock.

Mak offers to input the word with Tsak’s encouragement, but Ayontom reaches over to input the letter and pushes the button.

With that, the entire grey wall disappears!

(You guys did really well with this puzzle! Hero Point to Ayotnom for being the first to figure out and try the answer (even if the DM did miss the post.))

With the wall gone, the heroes can see that there is a larger room before them. And perhaps best of all, there are steps leading up out of that awful oily water. Seems like you’ve been traipsing in that stuff for a while, and at least the lower two feet of your body has water and sticky oil clinging to it.

It’s still dark in here, and you need your light sources to see. As you look around, you see there are 4 doors in the walls of this large room.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:41AO/33/23T/--FF|CMD 39|Rapier +1|20/15/10/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,FD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+8+2d6(Evil)+1d8(So
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 8:57:52 AM
Mak moved into the room first, testing his feet against the stone floor to see if they had good traction. He then moved in a circle until he was once more in the center of the room.

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+15=28 ;
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 10:02:22 AM
Ah! Well done, Ayotnom! Elyas remarks as the wall vanishes.

He casts light on his dagger and holds it up as they enter the next room. he still has darkvision, but not everyone does, and it is unlikely they would be sneaking up on anyone after opening a whole wall.

Hmm... another puzzle? four doors.

He looks for any symbols or markings on the doors, hoping for maybe some clue as to where they should go. Perception = 28

"Can anyone tell if one of these doors gets used more often than the others?" [ooc my survival skill is almost non-existant, but maybe someone else could figure that out]

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 132/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=34 ; d20+7=24 ;
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 11:15:44 AM
Panzer stops as soon as he exits the water so as not to foul any tracks. He looks from door to door tryig to figure out if one is used more tan the others. He keeps his blades out and ready.
Perception 34
Survival 24

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 12:04:21 PM
"Well good work guys. TI am not great puzzles so I am glad you all could work that out,"

Faclo follows behind the others as they move in.

__________________________
Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 56/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+11=22 ;
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 2:07:04 PM
After they make it out of the oily water, Beech uses magic to clean off everyone, except Panzer. He uses the same magic to push all the cleanings towards Panzer trying to make then attach to him....
He uses his bluffing abilities to appear innocent of doing anything....

Bluff 22

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+23=30 ;
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 9:55:53 PM
Kiwina makes the attempt to see if one door gets more use, although he thinks it likely that none have had recent use.

(Survival = 30)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 10:53:34 PM
Ayotnom is much smarter than your average minotaur training in both the arcane arts and the school of dueling. As such he was able to figure out the riddle and moves to quickly get out of the oily water.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 103/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+14=19 ; d20+22=34 ;
Thursday December 21st, 2023 12:16:37 AM
(Survival=19, Perception=34)

Tsak sniffs the air and studies the room, carefully moving around (Survival/Perception) to try to determine how its used and maybe who uses it. Then he goes to stand next to Mak, because that's where the trouble will emanate from.

DM Mark - Tsak goes to stand next to Mak, because that's where the trouble will emanate from.
Thursday December 21st, 2023 2:25:44 AM
Ever watchful, Mak exits the water and then circles this new room or landing with its four doors. The floor seems to be solid stone, though it’s a bit slippery at first until he wears off the oil that got on the soles of his boots as he stepped up out of the water.

In fact, this slippery effect is there for everyone initially.

Elyas congratulates Ayontom. As he regards the four doors, he wonders if any of his friends can determine which doors may have had more traffic or use.

Ayotnom is glad of Elyas’ thanks, and is duly proud of his efforts.

Panzer is careful not to leave more tracks as he tries to determine if others have been through here. Kiwina and Tsak also look for tracks and try to determine which doors may have had more use.

Panzer, Kiwina and Tsak can clearly see Mak’s tracks. But what’s really odd is that they see no sign of other tracks. In fact, the floor here is oddly clean. No oil, no tracks, no dust, no nothing. Only the residual moisture evident in this place generally. Certainly, if anyone exited the water here, there would at least be oily tracks, but all they see is clean stone. It’s almost as if no one has been through here, though there is not even the usual buildup of dust and debris. Weird.

Beech uses Prestidigitation to clean everyone from the oily mess. Everyone except Panzer. Beech manages to subtly put more of the mess on the little badger, and while he has a good bluff roll, it is hard to hide that as Beech cleans the others, that Panzer is more dirty. Beech may try to convince Panzer it certainly wasn’t him, but, well, Panzer’s no dope. (I think maybe you were thinking more of Sleight of Hand, but I can’t really think of a skill that could hide what Beech is doing with a spell. “What? You became more dirty while I was casting spells? No, certainly wasn’t me. How could you ever think such a thing?”)

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

From your DM - As you know, we are entering the Yuletide slowdown as we do every year about this time. While technically, the slowdown runs from Saturday 12/23 through Sunday 1/7, part of the slowdown is making sure we are not in combat or any other perilous situations. Now, I’m certainly not implying these doors would lead to peril, but just in case, it might be best to not open those doors just yet. And besides, your characters have been going for quite a while now. The seemingly clean nature of this place suggests this might not be the worst place to rest for a bit. Maybe even sleep for a bit to awaken refreshed, though perhaps setting a guard and taking precautions would be prudent.

Don’t forget to visit the Giggling Ghost, which your characters can do in their dreams!

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Thursday December 21st, 2023 11:08:53 AM
"It doesn't look like any of these doors have any particular markings. Perhaps we should stop for a bit and think on it? I have been going for a bit now, I would be much more useful if I was able to get some rest and recharge my spells. there could be anything behind these doors, and we probably want to make sure we're fighting-fit for it!

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+21=36 ;
Thursday December 21st, 2023 12:11:18 PM
Falco appreciates being the only non-slipper member of the party as he was carried over the oil. He again is sad for losing his favorite spell, prestidigitation when he was transformed. He looks around to make sure there is not an issue that needs immediate attention. {Perception: 36}

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 103/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday December 21st, 2023 1:47:47 PM
Good idea, I do my best thinking in a reclined position with my eyes closed.

Tsak takes off his backpack, grabs out a bit of beef jerky and sits against a wall with his legs stretched out. As the jerky disappears so do his troubles, doubts, bumps and bruises. After a bit his eyes close and his breathing deepens.

Tsak will rouse himself to take watch. As it's probably not a good idea to light a fire with no ventilation, he is happy for those with darkvision to take longer watches to cover them what can't see without a light source.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 132/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday December 21st, 2023 4:08:24 PM
" Falco, if we are going to rest up here, why don't you channel some healing and remove any bumps and bruises we might have. Since I can only be getting dirtier from my buddy Beech over there you all REALLY want to make sure I survive to tell his mom about him not noticing that the answer was Woldsblood back there right away. I bet he looks funny as a toad."

OoC
Are we supposed to level during this break? I went to look at the Woldepedia but my browser said it was broken.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 56/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Thursday December 21st, 2023 8:19:21 PM
While everyone is resting and Beech is either up or taking his shifts, he'll have Dancing Lights cast.
He also, has some food cooked up and ready for when people want to eat...

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday December 21st, 2023 11:53:44 PM
Ayotnom moves up to stand with the rest of his friends. He says, "Isn't it strange we go from a door sealed by a High Woldian word puzzle to multiple doors with nothing. I wonder if there is something unseen here that might give us a clue?"

DM Mark - " Perhaps we should stop for a bit and think on it?"
Friday December 22nd, 2023 1:51:47 AM
The heroes take a bit of a breather on this quiet landing.

Elyas is glad for the respite, hoping to recharge his spells.

Falco looks around to see if there is anything that needs attending. Panzer points out that there are some that are injured, so perhaps Falco could channel some healing.

Panzer looks around and sees everyone cleaned up by Beech, while Panzer seems a bit dirtier. He says, "Since I can only be getting dirtier from my buddy Beech over there you all REALLY want to make sure I survive to tell his mom about him not noticing that the answer was Woldsblood back there right away. I bet he looks funny as a toad."

Tsak takes off his pack and settles in to rest for a bit. He warns against lighting any actual fires here, given the enclosed space.

Beech maintains a light in this place and cooks up some food.

Ayotnom thinks it strange that the Petals went from looking at a complicated puzzle to facing four featureless doors. He wonders if there is something unseen here.

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Something rather strange begins to happen. You think you see…snow falling? And the walls here seem to fade, replaced by a thick forest of evergreens! The oily water is replaced by a pool of clear water. Soon, the ground here is covered in a soft, white snow, accumulating faster than it seemed to fall. But though you see snow, you don't feel cold.

Standing amongst you is a figure some of you may remember. She wears an exquisite close fit green and gold gown with a high collar, and she moves with an unnatural grace. She is very shapely and attractive. Large green emeralds hang from her upswept ears, and her brilliant red is caught up in an intricate style and topped with a crown of live twigs. Those that met her briefly on Bridge Island may remember she called herself Ailleann. You also remember her at the time as both beautiful and somewhat dangerous.

"Happy Solstice my dashing and accomplished heroes. It is … good to see some of you again. I see some are missing and others are new. Such is the way of adventurers. I was asked to come her to bring you Yuletide greetings. Oh, and what is a Yuletide Celebration without a yule log?" With that, she gestures and you see a cheery fire. Though the snow was not cold, this fire does seem to give off a pleasant warmth.

As Tsak looks up, worried about accumulating smoke in this place, he sees the ceiling has been replaced by a starry sky.

She begins to walk among the party. Mak catches her eye, and she runs a hand along his broad shoulders as she moves, giving him a predatory half smile. She touches Panzer and the oily mess on him vanishes. "So valiant a little beastfolk should look the part, don't you think?" She walks past Ayotnym, Kiwina, and Beech. "Lovely to see your little group still represents all the Tauric people, though some of you heroes are different this time." To Falco she nods and says, "Should you ever wish to change allegiances little bird-man, Mabb would welcome you into her flock." She nods to Elyas, "Ah wizard. You try to be non-descript, but your arcane power gives you away." Finally, she stops by Tsak. A sultry smile crosses her face as she says, "You I'm tempted to take back as a little snack. Alas, that is not allowed. Not this time, anyway."

At the looks of astonishment and surprise, she replies, "Oh my dears, you're still where you were. Only, I thought you might find better scenery more restful. I offer little more than a brief respite. The walls still exist beyond those trees, and I certainly wouldn't venture into that water if I were you, pleasant though it may appear for now."

(OOC: This is the last ‘official’ DM post of the year, and the start of the Woldian Yuletide Slowdown. You may post role play type activities, or take a vacation from the board, or bring your character to the Giggling Ghost. Your DMs will check here from time to time. Regular play/posting resumes January 8.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 68/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday December 22nd, 2023 10:19:14 AM
Kiwina thanks Aillean for the illusion, for he assumes that her being here is not a part of it.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH 6d6=27 ;
Friday December 22nd, 2023 12:04:54 PM
Hearing Panzars request Falco gathers everyone up and channels to heal any remaining wouldns. {Channel:L 27}

As the scene changes he looks around and gives a little click with his beak. It is that time of year again and he did not even realize it, fantastic!!

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday December 23rd, 2023 1:17:43 AM
Tsak wakes up to find a dangerously attractive female describing him as a snack. He blushes from his ears to his toes. Then he tries to regain some sleep, this time accompanied by twinkling stars and a crackling fire.

Kiwina (Steve M) 95/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Saturday December 23rd, 2023 10:52:33 AM
(Updating HP)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Sunday December 24th, 2023 4:27:59 PM
With the "forest clearing" sprouting up in this cavern and the comment about staying inside the ring, Beech pulls out his camp gear and sets about making himself as at "home" as he usually gets.
Making a small fire circle he begins making food, and cooking up the goat quarters from his haversack.
He also starts making biscuits, both savory and sweet versions.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday January 7th, 2024 7:43:42 PM
Ayotnom enjoys the solstice break and is ready to continue his adventures.

DM Mark - A Fresh Start
Monday January 8th, 2024 1:02:04 AM
As the Petals wake from a well deserved rest, they find the beautiful fey woman has left. As you rub the sleep from your eyes, what had appeared to be a forest surrounding you fades. The snow here recedes and disappears, and even the campfire seems to waiver before it vanishes. You're left to wonder if all that was ever here.

No, you're pretty sure that fey woman was real. And a bit disturbing. Those that met her briefly on Bridge Island may remember she called herself Ailleann back then.

But at least you all feel rested. And something else - any damage you had from before seems to have healed.

Panzer is surprised to find that the oil has been cleaned from his armor and fur. He thinks for a moment that Beech might have relented and finally cleaned him while he slept, but looking over it appears that Beech is just waking up as well.

As you all look around, you find you are on a landing that led up out of that oily water mess you trudged through, which still appears to be there.

It’s still dark in here, and you need your light sources to see. The air smells damp and minerally. As you look around, you see there are 4 doors in the walls of this large area. And the stone you are on is very clean.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

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(Per my earlier email, I need you to get your character leveled up to level 14. Please do so as soon as you can, and send me an email letting me know once you are done so I can approved your character sheet.)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+18=21 ;
Monday January 8th, 2024 10:35:23 AM
(Perception=21)

Tsak wakes and slowly opens one eye. The mysterious woman has vanished, that's probably a good thing. He stands up, stretches and makes his way over to the door in the south-east: what he thinks of as door number 3. "And what's behind this door?" he thinks to himself, then presses his ear to it to see if it will offer any hints (perception).

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Monday January 8th, 2024 1:53:26 PM
Elyas wakes up, trying to gauge how long they have been out, but lacking much of a way to do that reliably. he checks to see what magical effects are still going on him.

[ooc: the gorup is healed, have we also refreshed our spells and such? I'm assuming this was the equivalent of a night's rest since we had tlaked about taking one, but i wanted to check.]

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday January 8th, 2024 3:26:12 PM
Beech wakes up, expecting to see the campfire and his cooked food... He's a bit put out that it was just a dream....
"I guess I need to pull out some breakfast?"

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Monday January 8th, 2024 5:05:14 PM
Mak stood in the center of trouble as usual, making certain Tsak was in the blast area. "It's a new day. You think we are too deep to teleport out? We need a dwarf...Hey Panzedr you are small, you used to be a dwarf like Falco used to be a hafling?"

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Monday January 8th, 2024 5:06:16 PM
Panzer sits up and munches on some of the dried fruit in his rations. " Who was that lady? She was really here right?"
He seems a bit upset. the last fey maiden he saw didn't really do much to help them and actually separated the party. He doesn't want that to happen again.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=41 ;
Monday January 8th, 2024 5:07:33 PM
(OoC: Estimate a week before I can level up Kiwina.)

Kiwina examines the nearest door for anything that might indicate what it leads to or differentiate it from the other doors.

(Percetion = 41)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday January 8th, 2024 10:13:42 PM
Ayotnom casts Detect Magic and takes a look around inspecting the doors.

DM Mark - "Who was that lady? She was really here right?"
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 1:53:01 AM
The Petals look around, and some seem a bit unsure if the forest scene and that fey woman were just a dream. Tsak, Elyas, Kiwina, Falco and Mak remember her from a time on Bridge Island. She called herself Ailleann then, and she gave one of their party (Son Imod) a cursed item that began slowly sapping his strength. She offered for all to return with her to the Fey Realm and the royal courts there, though everyone wisely declined.

Tsak thinks it's probably a good thing that the fey woman is gone. He goes over to listen as one of the doors. He hears nothing behind that door.

Elyas awakes well rested. He'd guess that he easily slept a full 8 hours, but maybe more (Assume 10 hours for any spell durations in effect. It's probably been about 15 hours since he left that house with the homicidal furniture.) In any event, he finds that he is able to memorize new spells.

Beech looks at the campfire where he was trying to cook food. The campfire was an illusion, as was the snow and the trees. Any food he had out would still be there though.

Mak stands, refreshed from his rest. He wanderers aloud if the Petals are too deep to teleport, and asks Panzer if he were once a dwarf.

Panzer is more focused on the fey woman. Who was she? Would she prove to be trouble? Some in the party may inform him that she was a bit of trouble in the past, and any deals made with the fey can be tricky.

Kiwina examines the door nearest him. He listens and thinks he hears something. Maybe a sort of crackling sound? He notices the door and even the floor is unusually clean and devoid of any marks or dust or dirt.

Ayotnom casts Detect Magic and looks at all the doors. He notices there is a faint magic emanating from the door where Kiwina stands - conjuration magic he thinks. None of the other doors seem to radiate magic, though all the doors seem similar and similarly clean.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Elyas (Ben A.) (95/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15)
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 9:05:48 AM
Elyas spends some time reading his spell book and preparing for the day. He casts Mage Armor and Darkvision on himself as he does most days.

Then he joins the rest of the group, ready to go through one of the doors.

So we have one magical door. Trapped maybe? I think maye we should start with one of the plain doors

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)

On Party

Summon

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+11=12 ;
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 12:20:11 PM
Falco examines the door but cannot work out anything, he thinks in his previous incarnation it would have been no problem but as a cleric there is no chance. (Spellcraft: 12}

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Channel: 6/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (0/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) ()/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet d20+6=21 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+26=46 ;
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 3:00:13 PM
Panzer looks at Mak and shrugs.
" I was born this way. Though I likr mining and kniow stuff abiut it I was never a Dwarf."
Panzer tries to figure out how deep they might be.
Profession miner 21
Knowledge engineering 8
He then turns his attention to the door Falco is puzzling over. He looks it over and tries to figure out it's magical properties. He once aspired to be a weapon mage but that knowledge was far in his past.
Spellcraft 17, he fares little better than Falco.
Figuring any door is as good as any other he forms up next to Tsak and listens at that door while drawing his blades. Surely something behind the doors would want to eat them.
Perception 46

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 8:34:18 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well there is a faint amount of conjuration magic coming from the door by Kiwana. Other than that I'm not detecting any other types of magic so I guess maybe we eliminate the door that has magic behind it from contention before trying any other doors?"

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 9:06:45 PM
Beech, shoves a biscuit in his mouth and quickly puts away the meats, then grabs his bow, ready for whatever....

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 11:57:21 PM
OK, so what's the plan? Which door, sure. But more importantly HOW are we gonna do this? If you're all gonna try to squeeze thru that door to fight something in a narrow hallway on the other side then I'm telling you now I'm just gonna sit here and laugh at y'all. Maybe we spread out in here and take it in turns for 1 person to open 1 door at a time and see what comes thru at us. Anyway, it's just a thought.

Tsak moves over next to Mak and grabs a bit of jerky from his pack. He chews slowly while he waits for something to happen.

DM Mark - "OK, so what's the plan?"
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 1:51:50 AM
(To simplify things, I added letters a, b, c, and d to the four doors here.)

Elyas prepares his spells for the day and casts Mage Armor and Darkvision. He hear Ayotnom say there is a faint Conjuration magic associated with door "b", and that makes him want to avoid it.

Falco examines the door where Kiwina is, but he realizes Spellcraft will not tell him much without having cast Detect Magic first.

Panzer tells Mak he was born a beastfolk. Still, his skill as a minder tells him they're maybe 100' or more underground. He also looks at the door where Kiwina is, his Spellcraft skill will not tell him much without having cast Detect Magic first. Then he moves over near Tsak and listens at that door. All seems silent listening at door "c".

Tsak suggests some tactics and moves near Mak.

Ayotnym announces there is a faint Conjuration magic coming from door "b". (To clarify, the door does not radiate magic, but there seems to be magic beyond it. Conjuration can be quite a lot of things.)

Beech grabs his bow and waits to see what others will do.

The air is damp here, with the distinct mineraly smell of wet stone. Other than that, it's quiet here.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 8:18:14 AM
Mak stands in the center of the room and thinks about it. "We should open the magic door. Why bother putting magic on a door that isn't important?"

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 12:08:07 PM
As they decide on a door Falco gives a suggestion about Mak's question. "The beast folk they are most familiar with is me and I was a halfing before the warper-sar got involved in my life. Given the context its a normal question." on the door discussion he thinks. "I could cast dispel magic on the door, it is unlikely the magic on it is meant to make our day better."

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Channel: 7/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 4:13:20 PM
"How do you want to prepare before we open the door?," Kiwina asks Mak, not pointing out the magic was behind the door. So was the crackling sound.

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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 4:21:03 PM
"Very well, sounds like the group decision is to go for the magical door first. We don't know what we'll find so I'll hold my spells for now, but I will be ready to help deal with whatever is causing that magic on the other side.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)

On Party

Summon

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 7:12:03 PM
" The only thng I can think of that crackles is fire, and I don't think we want that in our lives right now." Panzer says, looking at Beech. " because if that oil lights up and eats the air in here we all die, or prove that we are undead and can live without air. Either way not a good thing. Just sayin...."

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=25 ;
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 7:33:12 PM
"Hey, I can do more than throw Fire, there's Ice and there's Lightning too..."
Beech, watches the other doors too....

Perception 25

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 8:48:23 PM
Ayotnom says, "Conjuration could mean summoning. I don't know if anyone has dispel magic or the like, it could potentially come in handy."

Ayotnom stays toward the middle of the group if they enter the magic door.

DM Mark - The Doors
Thursday January 11th, 2024 1:18:35 AM
The room is otherwise quiet as Petals contemplate The Doors.

Mak stands in the center of the room, and suggests opening the one door where Ayotnom detected some magic. He says that it seems likely that magic would indicate an important door. But then again, People Are Strange.

Falco talks about the Strange Days when the Warper Sar changed him into a beastfolk. He says he can cast Dispel Magic on the door.

Kiwina asks how people want to prepare for opening the door. He's not sure what the crackling sound could be. (Let's hope it's not the sound of Riders on the Storm.)

Elyas says he will hold his spells until the group decides to Break on Through to the Other Side.

Panzer says that the crackling sound heard from behind the door may be from a fire. He worries any fire here may light the oil on the water behind them, and he thinks that would be The End.

Thinking back to when he set the forest on fire, and when he set the house on fire, Beech takes Panzer's comment about fire personally. While he is able to Light My Fire, he says he can cast other spells as well.

Ayotnom says, "Conjuration could mean summoning. I don't know if anyone has dispel magic or the like, it could potentially come in handy." He stays toward the middle of the group, not wanting to be a Back Door Man.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Thursday January 11th, 2024 9:55:56 AM
"I could try to dispel the door or whatever it summons, I really don't know what the best move is. The warper-sar will give me one chance to dispel magic and one chance to use a more powerful version today. Let's start with a non-magic on and move from there, we could discuss this all day."

Though he encourages action Falco doesn't move to take action as he is not the robust of the party.

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Channel: 7/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Thursday January 11th, 2024 1:28:17 PM
"Hmmm. Fire sounds you say? That could have dire implications." Mak said as he thought about the type of magic they'd detected. "Conjuration, like a summoning?" he asked. "If so and that's say...a fire elemental. Could we banish it? Maybe even from this side of the door?"

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Thursday January 11th, 2024 3:50:50 PM
OOC
Doors songs, NICE
IC
"We could Falco, but we need to make sure everyone is ready before we go opening doors and starting Mayhem."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday January 11th, 2024 10:20:28 PM
Ayotnom says, "If it is a hostile fire elemental I suppose we could always try to beat it into submission so I guess weapons at the ready if we don't want to dispel it. Now who is going to open the door so we can see what it is?"

DM Mark - "Now who is going to open the door so we can see what it is?"
Friday January 12th, 2024 2:47:40 AM
Falco says he can cast Dispel Magic on the door, but takes no action just yet.

Mak worries about fire, and wonder if the magic is a conjured Fire Elemental, could the Petals banish it from here.

Panzer says everyone needs to be ready before they start opening doors and releasing mayhem.

Ayontnom says they can defeat a fire elemental, but wonders who will open the door?

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday January 12th, 2024 6:46:02 AM
I'm happy to open the door, but I'm gonna need some room to do so and somewhere to jump back to. I don't wanna be outlined against the doorway when the fireballs and snowballs start flying

If Kiwina moves back then Tsak will move up to door b, give a count on his fingers on 3 folks before swiftly opening it and jumping back.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Friday January 12th, 2024 8:48:25 AM
Elyas stands close to the center of the room, a few paces back from the door, ready to blast any nasty summons that might come through.

"ready" he says to Tsak

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Friday January 12th, 2024 10:25:11 AM
Falco nods his feather covered head and holds his bow in one hand. "Let's see what happens."

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Channel: 7/7 (7d6)

Level # DC Concentration: d20+21 | Spell Penetration: d20+13 | Dispel Check: d20+13 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 -- 4 -- 18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -- 7 -- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -- 7 -- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -- 7 -- 21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -- 6 -- 22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -- 4 -- 23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -- 3 -- 24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (1/1)
7 -- 0 -- 25

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=35 ;
Friday January 12th, 2024 3:07:39 PM
Beech steps a bit, and readies his bow.....

Perception 35

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Friday January 12th, 2024 7:56:57 PM
Panzer stands ready to assist once the door is open

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday January 13th, 2024 9:49:15 PM
Tsak looks at Kiwina waiting for him to move.
Kiwina is looking at Mak, maybe with a glint in his eye.
The last thing Mak said was something about banishing from this side of the door.
Tsak has a fair idea what Kiwina is thinking, he's thought the same thing himself on occasion.
But Mak is fun to have around, he's a great drinking buddy, and he's really good with that rapier.

Tsak carefully pokes Kiwina's flank We all good here bud, you wanna move from the door then swat whatevers on the OTHER side?

Poking the bear, or in this case large, stoic Centaur, is about as far as Tsak will go. If Kiwina doesn't wanna move then Tsak isn't gonna try to make him.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Sunday January 14th, 2024 4:52:14 PM
Kiwina comes out of his unexpected, prolonged reverie to the realization that Tsak is asking him to move to the other side of the door -- one of those unnaturally narrow doors that has to be squeezed through.

Kiwina steps back to clear his head.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Sunday January 14th, 2024 7:24:56 PM
Seeing that people are getting ready, Beech readies an arrow. Now that he can cast some of his spells with and arrow shot.... it'll make some spells safer to cast, others, it'll just add a bit of damage....

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 26; Touch 20; Flat 19 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday January 14th, 2024 11:30:58 PM
Ayotnom readies to throw his rapier should an enemy present itself in range

DM Mark - What's Behind The Door?
Monday January 15th, 2024 1:43:48 AM
The Petals stand before door "b".

Tsak works to clear everyone back from the door. Though he plans to open it and jump back, he finds that the door is locked.

(I'd hate to waste a whole daily post on unlocking a door, so let's assume a 14th level party has a way to open a DC 25 lock. However, you may want to assume all the doors here are locked as well and let me know how you unlock those doors when you get to them.)

With the door unlocked and open, you can see that the 5' wide door opens onto a long, dark 10' wide corridor. This corridor goes for about 50', and then opens onto a wider area, though it's hard to tell from here how wide. But you can see a far wall about 30' from where the 10' corridor seems to end.

Though it's dark, occasional flashes of light reveal some sort of a pedestal ahead (marked on the map.) Atop the pedestal, is some sort of sphere about 1’ in diameter. You think it's this crystal that occasionally emits a bright flash, briefly illuminating the darkness down there. There seems to be some debris and such on the floor, but it's hard to tell what that is from here.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Monday January 15th, 2024 9:38:27 AM
Falco casts shield of faith on himself and waits for the others to lead the way.

Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Monday January 15th, 2024 9:52:04 AM
Elyas has no skills that can help with the unlocking the door part, so he waits for the others to bypass the lock. then he walks in slowly, using his darkvision to get an idea of what is in this chamber.

This pedestal and orb is likely the magical aura they felt before, so now that they have a way to see and examine it, Elyas starts the process of figuring out what it might be with a Detect Magic.

[if we're posting out of rounds Elyas will do the full 3 turns of detect magic, otherwise I'll keep posting his next action of the detection for the next few posts]

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Monday January 15th, 2024 2:20:02 PM
Panzer cannot tell anything about the magic on the orb and he doesn't want to be in Elyas's way if the Wizard needs to exit the hallway quickly, so he stands ready outside the hallway.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday January 15th, 2024 8:41:30 PM
Ayotnom casts extended mage armor and prepares to keep up with the middle of the group.

active
mage armor : 12 hours - +4 AC

prepared
0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try
1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall
2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image
3rd: Fly, Haste, Heroism

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+19=34 ;
Monday January 15th, 2024 10:23:17 PM
Beech moves up through the door, casts detect magic himself and will try to I.D. the magical effect if any....

Cast Detect magic, and Spellcraft 34 (see stat live for visions)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday January 15th, 2024 10:48:23 PM
Kiwina waits for Elyas to confirm what the source of the magic is, although he thinks the flashing sphere seems likely.

DM Mark - Flashes in the Darkness
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 1:57:42 AM
Character sheets for Beech, Panzer, Elyas are approved. Waiting to hear back from Tsak and Falco on final changes. Ayotnom, Mak, and Kiwina - are your character sheets ready for DM review?

Falco casts a protective spell on himself and stands back. Panzer waits, not wanting to get in the way. Ayotnym casts Mage Armor and waits for the others to proceed. Kiwina waits to hear more about the magic involved.

Elyas advances cautiously down the long corridor up to what appears to be a 30'x30' room. He looks around. The room is dark. In the center of the room is a pedestal on which rests a clear crystal sphere about 1’ in diameter. The crystal occasionally emits a bright flash, briefly illuminating the darkness, and there are some scattered books and scrolls laying on the floor near the pedestal. In a far corner on the floor is a smaller crystal sphere 6” in diameter. Elyas casts Detect Magic. He can tell the two crystal spheres are both magic.

Beech stays at the start of the hallway. He casts Detect Magic and concentrates on the flashing sphere in the pedestal. (He cannot see the smaller sphere from where he is.)

Crystal sphere on pedestal - Elyas and Beech
Knowledge Arcana DC 22:Highlight to display spoiler: {You sense Conjuration magic.}
Spellcraft DC 28:Highlight to display spoiler: {As you try to identify the sphere, you sense that it was intended to operate as some sort of planar gateway, but it's broken somehow and not actually functioning. }

Smaller crystal sphere in the corner - Elyas only
Knowledge Arcana DC 19:Highlight to display spoiler: {You sense Conjuration magic.}
Spellcraft DC 25:Highlight to display spoiler: {This magic item is a crystal ball used for scrying.}

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+4=9 ;
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 4:23:29 AM
(OOC OK as no-one has addressed how we opened this door I'm going with Tsak doing a shoulder charge - I rolled a d20+4 based on his strength, and I failed. So now I need to burn a hero point. How does that work? Do I simply add 10 and he gets 19 or do I re-roll?)

(Shoulder charge locked door=9 FAIL, use hero point)

After Tsak successfully negotiates with Kiwina, and no Mak's are harmed, he frustratingly finds the door locked. Taking a couple of steps back he charges at the door hoping like hell he's gonna bust thru - or this is really gonna hurt.

Mere seconds later the door, now in pieces, hangs from its hinges, With a 'huzzah' Tsak jumps back to see if anything is gonna come thru. When nothing does he peeps around the corner.

On seeing much darkness lit only briefly by some sort of flashing orb thing, he suspects magic and bravely lets the sorcerers take over.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 10:10:41 AM
Falco follows just over half way down the corridor incase Elyas needs healing when the orbs inevitably blow up or turn into a dragon or do something else terrible. He flattens himself to one side and watches clearly not know what the items are.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic d20+19=22 ;
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 11:20:50 AM
Mak was suspicious of the sphere and waited to see what the spellcasters made of it before moving in as he looked at the debris more closely to see if he could make out what exactly it was. His guess was bones.

OOC:
Perception +19, Roll 22. (A 3...wonderful)

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+17=19 ; d20+22=38 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+22=23 ;
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 2:29:45 PM
Elyas focuses first on the pedestal gem.

Know Arcana: 19, fail. Spellcraft = 38, success
This looks to be something used for a planar gate, but it is broken. I'm not sure what exactly needs to be repaired, it is not my specialty. It doesn't look functional right now. Oh, there's another one back here...

He checks out the discarded gem on the side of the room as well.
Know Arcana = 25, spellcraft = 23
He can tell it is conjuration magic, but he isn't able to ID it right now. he picks it up carefully. if it doesn't zap him or cause some tear in reality, he will bring it back to the group and see if anyone else can tell what it is.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 158/158 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 2:36:24 PM
Opening the door...
Panzer has adamantine weapons and uses them regularly. If no one is able to pick the lock( which is why we are figuring this out I guess) Panzer can insert his blade between the door and the jamb and cut through the latch that holds the door shut. Without power attack he does 1d3 +10 damage + 1d6 of either cold or electric, I would use cold. Unless the lock, or in this case the bolt that holds the door shut is adamantine a round or two of work should be enough to get through the bolt since adamantine bypasses any hardness less than 20 (adamantine)
This is assuming the door has a lock similar to this....
The lock sits on top of the mechanism. when locked it turns to place apiece of metal on top of the bolt to hold it down, not allowing it to be lifted out of the catch on the jamb. The bolt sits under the lock and is a simple bar of metal that drops into a catch on the jamb when closed. The knob sits under the bolt and when turned or lifted it lifts the bolt out of the catch in the jamb, unless the bolt is locked in place by the lock or is severely bent. This set up is far simpler than a modern lock but is a realistic representation of how a lock could work. by severing the bolt the lock is undamaged and with any luck a trap on the lock would not trip (this is completely up to the DM). Yeah I have rekeyed locks before and used to love looking at the locks in the store so I knew how they worked 8).
IC
Panzer watches as the spellcasters move up the hall and examine the orb. No explosions and no screams so the room seems safe so far.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+19=35 ;
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 4:53:35 PM
Beech moves forward enough to be able to see the "orb" and repeats the detect/I.D. trick....
He does keep his bow at hand, he has a new trick he'd love to try, but only when needed......

Detect Magic + 35 Spellcraft to I.D.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 5:25:03 PM
post just to change header

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 7:37:07 PM
(Updated Kiwina on Sunday.)

If Elyas is ready to touch the things in the room -- like picking up a gem -- Kiwina feels silly continuing to wait outside. It's still something for mages to decipher, but he heads in a bit.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 8:55:17 PM
(OOC: I thought I said Ayotnom was ready for that review in that email chain)

Ayotnom moves up and stands by the others, casting his own detect magic spell.

DM Mark - Flashes in the Darkness
Wednesday January 17th, 2024 2:09:59 AM
Character sheets for Beech, Panzer, Elyas, Falco are approved. The rest are under review, and I'll get back to you. Thanks getting them all updated to 14th level!

Tsak looks at the locked door. He bashes his shoulder into it. Ouch. As he gets ready to really damage his shoulder, Panzer waves him off (no need to burn a hero point.)

The little badger pulls out an adamantine kukri, and within a few rounds he is able to hack away the lock mechanism, and Tsak is able to open the door. (Interesting description of the lock - thanks. Panzer has to hack into the lock mechanism to get at the bolt.)

Tsak, Mak and Panzer hang back as the magic folks go check out the magic stuff.

Falco tentatively goes partway down the corridor, certain that the flashing orb is going to blow up or turn into a terrible creature.

Elyas examines the larger sphere on the pedestal and the smaller one in the corner. He says, "This looks to be something used for a planar gate, but it is broken. I'm not sure what exactly needs to be repaired, it is not my specialty. It doesn't look functional right now. Oh, there's another one back here…" As he steps into the room, he walks past the scattered books and scrolls laying on the floor near the pedestal. He retrieves the smaller orb and brings it back for the others to see.

Beech casts Detect Magic and studies the orb Elyas carries. He know this is a crystal ball and can be used for scrying (it's the actual magic item, not just the focus for a scrying spell.)

Ayontom also casts Detect Magic, he is welcome to roll against the previous Spellcraft and Knowledge Arcana DCs to double check what his friends are saying about these things.

The 1' diameter crystal sphere still sits atop the pedestal, with some discarded books and scrolls on the floor nearby. The occasional flashes from the thing are a bit distracting. For those unable to see in the darkness here, it's like seeing lightning briefly illuminate the room for a split second. But without the thunder.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic d20+3=22 ;
Wednesday January 17th, 2024 8:38:32 AM
Mak moved up to get a closer look at the two spheres. (KS: Planes) He'd learned a little about planar creatures and travel over the years and thought he might have some input about them.

"Tsak. Your shoulder hurt? You need a bandage?" Mak said jokingly to his friend.

OOC:
KS: Planes +3, Roll 22

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday January 17th, 2024 9:52:29 AM
Falco continues to hold back but relaxes a bit as nothing has blown up or attacked them yet. He briefly considers the idea of a large round rock chasing them down the hall as soon as the items are picked up but discounts the idea as being wildly impractical to install.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday January 17th, 2024 12:17:03 PM
" Maybe those books and scrolls describe how the gate is made and how it can be repaired." Says Panzer.
He is still in the central room since he is pretty sure there is no way he can help in the 'magic gate' room. He eyes the other doors curiously.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday January 17th, 2024 3:32:52 PM
"Well, none of the books or scrolls show up as magic, or at least any that can be detected at least. As to the Crystal Ball, that's a magic type mom never really did more than describe to me. Be then again, she also uses Woldsblood to reinforce and to empower her spells.
Scrying or remote viewing is outside my spell repertoire, but I understand it can be useful, sometimes...."

Beech moves back out to the main room, and stays ready....

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+23=24 ;
Wednesday January 17th, 2024 8:00:41 PM
Kiwina stands at the entrance of the dark room, eyes adjusting to the lack of light. The occasional flashes from the larger crystal sphere in the center create fleeting moments of illumination, revealing the enigmatic surroundings. After casting light, Kiwina takes a moment to survey the room. He carefully observes the layout, noting the placement of the larger crystal on the pedestal and the scattered books and scrolls on the floor. With cautious steps, Kiwina approaches the pedestal in the center of the room. He examines the larger crystal sphere, taking note of its occasional flashes. He refrains from touching it, mindful of the potential magical properties Elyas mentioned. Instead, he turns his attention to the scattered books and scrolls. He carefully flips through the pages, looking for any clues, symbols, or information that might shed light on the purpose of the crystals or the nature of the room.

Perception = 24

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+22=36 ; d20+22=30 ;
Wednesday January 17th, 2024 10:10:19 PM
Know: Arcana: 36
Spellcraft 30

Ayotnom turns his magic detection cone to the two orbs.

Ayotnom says, "Can we maybe scry through the crystal ball on how to operate the gateway? I don't think I know the scry spell. Anyone else know it?"

DM Mark - Flashes in the Darkness
Thursday January 18th, 2024 1:59:20 AM
Character sheets for Beech, Panzer, Elyas, Falco are approved. The rest are resolving minor changes.

Falco is relieved nothing blew up, but he hasn't ruled out being crushed by a rock. He's an anxious little guy.

Mak moves up to get a better look. He can see that the crystal sphere rests atop a plain stone pedestal. He thinks about things he's heard about the planes and gates and such. He recalls that it's very rare to have any sort of natural gateway between the different planes. Some powerful creatures have the ability to travel across planes, and powerful spellcasters are sometimes able to open a gateway between planes. Permanent connections between the planes can be established, but this usually requires a lot of resources and strong magics.

Panzer wonders aloud about the scrolls and books that seem to be lying about, but does not venture into the room.

Beech notes that the scrolls and books scattered about the floor do not detect as magic, so he has no interest in them and leaves the room. He mentions that scrying is not something he does.

Kiwian is intrigued by the papers on the floor. He creates a light and begins looking through them. As he looks at the writings, he sees that they relate to access to other planes. Some seem to only theorize different planes of existence, but most of the material relates to the shadow plane. There is information about constructing inter planer gateways. One book relates to theories about using a crystal sphere to see into the shadow plane and perhaps even communicate with those there.

Ayotnom examines the two crystal spheres. The larger one on the pedestal shows Conjuration magic. He can sense that it was intended to operate as some sort of planar gateway, but it's broken somehow and not actually functioning. The pedestal it rests on is not magic. It continues to periodically flash, which is a bit annoying to anyone in the room.

The smaller crystal sphere that Elyas is holding is a crystal ball used for scrying - the actual magic item, not the spell focus for a scrying spell.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+19=24 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2024 3:23:30 AM
(Perception=24)

Bit bruised bud, here can you hold my chip for a while? Thanks mate. Tsak hands Mak the inaginary chip that sits on his shoulder. Then, from the safety of the other room he studies the flashing light coming from the orb (Perception). Is it regular, could it be communication?

He side-eyes Mak Whaddya reckon, explosion, lightning, a raging monster or will people just start disappearing? I reckon someone is trapped in that orb and one of the petals is about to join them...

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Thursday January 18th, 2024 9:49:53 AM
Elyas holds on to the orb while others are examining it

"so it is some sort of scrying gem. interesting, it radiated conjuration magic, which is not normally associated with scrying.. I wonder if you're on to something Tsak. could someone be stuck inside of one of the gems? planar travel, teleportation and such are conjuration magics, it works along the same general theorems as pulling creatures from other planes into the Wold."

He does not have any scrying abilities himself, but if the gem is a magical scrying device and not just a focus, Elyas could try to use it to scry on someone.

"We could use this to try to get a glimpse of the druids that we are looking for. Does anyone have anything from the house that we enetered in through? something of their body would obviously be best, like hair or skin, but even an item that they owned could be enough to locate them. did anyone take any items from the house?"

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+25=27 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2024 9:52:55 AM
Falco finally moves into the room and examines it more fully, he is kind of ignoring the items and just checking the walls. {Perception: 27}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Thursday January 18th, 2024 3:14:15 PM
"Explosion." Mak called back to Tsak. "Kiwina will block most of it since he's so fat." Mak joked.

"Listen fellas, planer travel is really kinda boring here in the Wold. How many places can you travel to really? No where I'd like to go. I say we block thing off somehow and walk away."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Thursday January 18th, 2024 4:05:25 PM
[b]" I do Elyas, do you want to scry or shall I give it a whirl?" Panzer shouts from the outside room.
He reaches to his belt and pulls out the magic kitchen knife that Beech found and gave him so he had a stabbing weapon in the water. He isn't 100% sure he can make the crystal ball work but it's wort a shot.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday January 18th, 2024 7:41:42 PM
"Elyas, these are probably more in your wheelhouse," Kiwina says about the papers. Kiwina knows little enough about the planes or magic theory. "Looks to be about constructing gateways. Given the condition of the crystal. . . Might tell us how to fix that, or might have caused it. We can try to puzzle it out, or we can look at the other doors first."

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=34 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2024 9:18:42 PM
Beech, keeps attention to the other doors, you never know when something will come rushing out....

Perception 34

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday January 18th, 2024 9:48:06 PM
Ayotnom says, "That isn't a scrying focus, it is an actual scrying device. I wonder if we could use it to figure out where the broken portal goes to?"

DM Mark - Flashes in the Darkness
Friday January 19th, 2024 2:22:46 AM
Tsak studies the flashing from the orb, trying to puzzle out if someone is trying to send a message. As his friends talk and investigate, he cannot find a particular pattern to the flashes. He wonders if the flashing orb might start emitting explosions, lightning or monsters - perhaps making people disappear. This leads him to think perhaps someone is trapped in the thing.

Mak moves down into the room as he calls back to Tsak that there may be an explosion, though he's counting on Kiwina's body to shield him from the blast. Mak suggest blocking this place off and moving on to the other doors.

Elyas holds onto the smaller crystal orb. He wonders if the Petals could use it to scry on someone, and he asks if anyone has personal effects from the house they were in.

Panzer calls down to Elyas that he has a magical kitchen knife from the house and offers to do the scrying.

(OK, so sometimes DMs make mistakes. That Crystal Ball Elyas is holding has an aura of Divination, not Conjuration. Sorry if I mislead anyone. The larger orb did indeed have a Conjuration aura though.)

Falco moves into the room to look around. The floor, ceiling and walls are made of stone. He can see the mess of papers and such that Kiwina is looking through. They seem to have been scattered in a haphazard way with little regard for them, though Kiwina is trying to organize them somewhat. He notices nothing particular about the walls. The pedestal that holds the larger flashing crystal orb seems rather utilitarian, and has none of the ornamentation one often sees with columns and stonework.

Kiwina tells Elyas these papers might be more meaningful to him. "Looks to be about constructing gateways. Given the condition of the crystal. . . Might tell us how to fix that, or might have caused it. We can try to puzzle it out, or we can look at the other doors first."

Beech moves back out to keep an eye on the other doors.

Ayotnom agrees that the Crystal Ball is a magical scrying device, and wonders if it could be used to scry the intended portal destination of the larger flashing orb.

(The DM agrees with Mak. Let's wrap what, if anything, you will do in this room or with these orbs in the next post. Musing about what you could do is good discussion, but it can become a bit boring for the other players, and tedious in a play-by-post environment. If you do need more discussion, feel free to start an email thread for this.)

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Friday January 19th, 2024 10:32:42 AM
For want of something else to do Falco moves and inspects the rather plain column. "Not much creativity put into this now is there. If I had a magic item on display I might have invested a little more effort on the presentation." He looks around. "Well. Someone going to try to use the orb? Not really my thing any more I am afraid."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Friday January 19th, 2024 10:50:20 AM
"I don't have the skill to rebuild whatever planar bridge they had set up here. I don't know that we would want to even if we could. Let's leave it alone for now. I would like to try to get a glimpse of the personw e are looking for, however. the 'healer' of this village is obviously up to something with this giant lair under their house."

Elyas will try to use the orb to cast scrying. First he takes the knife from Panzer. He brings to mind all of the information (as sparse as it is) about the healer they are searching for, and holds their possession (hopefully theirs...) in one hand while holding the crystal in the other.

He gazes into the orb to see if it works.

[ooc: I believe this would use the saving throw from the Crystal Ball which would be a DC 16 save, modified by the fact that we have heard of the person but not met them (-5), but have their possession (+4) for a DC of 15. if it uses Elyas' spell DC instead, it would be DC 20 (including the modifier)]

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Friday January 19th, 2024 3:43:58 PM
Mak pondered what would happen if the sphere was jostled from it's place atop the pedestal and hit the ground. He might survive...."Hey Tsak. Wanna try and break this thing?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday January 19th, 2024 7:25:37 PM
Kiwina takes the papers when he leaves the room. Elyas can tell them what he sees when he gets outside, and it doesn't seem prudent to stick around while Mak tries to open a portal to Koshe Marr.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Friday January 19th, 2024 8:14:14 PM
Panzer waits for a plan to develop

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday January 20th, 2024 7:21:27 AM
Nope, you're on your own with that bud. I say we check out the other doors, after Elyas explodes of course.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Saturday January 20th, 2024 8:26:51 PM
Beech wants to close his eyes and shake his head, but in a dangerous location, that would be foolish...
He continues his watch.....

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday January 20th, 2024 10:19:35 PM
Tsak, noticing Beech's reaction, gives him a shrug. It's all part of the way he and Mak blow of tension. Wouldn't want the adventuring to become burdensome, am I right?

Mind you, the guy's got a point, 3 doors to guard means the odds are against them. Tsak takes out his falchion and gives it a few hearty swings to make sure he hasn't lost his touch. Wait... What's this? Theres a thin film covering the blade. What? Darn it "you haven't even unwrapped it properly you dopey git".

Tsak removes the film and the as-new blade gleams in the torch light. The gleam is reflected in the half-orcs eyes Now that's a knife he mutters to no-one in particular.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday January 21st, 2024 9:06:03 PM
Ayotnom goes to the crystal ball and attempts to use it to a couple of times. The first thing he tries to scry on is the destination of the defunct portal, The second thing he tries to scry upon is the room itself in the past to see if maybe he could see how the portal became broke and maybe how to fix it. The final thing he tries to scry on is just a solution to how to fix the defunct portal in general.

DM Mark - Flashes in the Darkness d20+10=13 ; d100=48 ;
Monday January 22nd, 2024 2:16:59 AM
Falco remains in the room. He studies the plain stone column and asks if anyone is going to try to use one of the orbs. (Not sure if this means using the smaller crystal ball, or perhaps trying do something with the larger orb on the pedestal that keeps flashing.) The flashing right in front of hims is starting to really annoy the little owl-man and his great big eyes.

Elyas suggests leaving the larger orb alone. He takes the kitchen knife that was found in the house and tries to scry the healer they seek, assuming the knife belongs to this person. The crystal ball begins to grow cloudy as it is activated, as if there were a swirling mist in the solid crystal ball. But almost as quickly, the mist dissipates and the ball is clear again.

Ayotnom takes the crystal ball and tries to use it to scry the destination that the larger crystal may have been tied to. Nothing happens, and if asked Elyas might inform him that it only works on creatures, not locations. This kind of defeats his idea to scry this room in the past, or to scry a way to fix the flashing orb.

Mak considers pushing the crystal ball off it's pedestal. He asks Tsak if he wants to try and break the thing? Tsak tells Mak he's on his own with that, and suggests trying some of the other doors. As he waits, Tsak draws his falchon and admires the craftsmanship.

This makes Kiwina nervous. He quickly gathers up the papers scattered about and leaves the room.

Beech forces himself to watch to see what happens.

Panzer waits for a plan to develop. As he looks around waiting for a plan to develop, Panzer can see that there are three other doors.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Monday January 22nd, 2024 9:30:38 AM
Mak doesn't want to leave the large sphere behind them, so as soon as everyone is gone from the room he pushes it off the pedestal with his bow. Touching it won't do, don't ya know. As it's falling he beats feet to the exit just in case.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:5 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Monday January 22nd, 2024 9:58:10 AM
"Let's lave the big orb and come back to it later. There may be clues or an instruction scroll or something laying about in another room, you neve know. Also it is just kind of annoying,"

Falco moves back to the room with all the doors massaging his temples at the light headache he got from the orb flashing at him.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday January 22nd, 2024 10:56:08 AM
Beech holds his hand out to accept the Crystal Ball. "Let me try something, I should be able to determine if it at least works, I am hoping that the person I test it with doesn't over react."
If given the crystal ball, he focus' in on the subject. Highlight to display spoiler: { Aztyr is the target, very familiar and Beech obviously has a personal connection to her}
Not being current with her schedule, she should be either at the castle in Black Bird Lake or out on the Isle in her oversized tent.....
He squints as he looks into the sphere, almost as if he's expecting some sort of backlash.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Monday January 22nd, 2024 11:17:14 AM
Elyas shrugs and hands the crystal over to Beech

"I do believe it is working fine, but as with any scrying spell the target can resist the magic even if they don't know they are being watched. the surface of the crystal changed but then cut out, i believe that the person i was trying to view likely has a strong mind. We should hang on to it and possibly use it later. you are welcome to try on your own though"

Elyas will move back to the crossroad room and wait for the others.

"We should choose another door. none of the others had magic, so maybe we just start on one end?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday January 22nd, 2024 11:25:20 AM
Brilliant! says Tsak to Mak Theres no dangerous magic behind the other doors so we'll bring the giant explodey ball with us. Why didn't we think of that?

He moves to door A and prepares to be attacked when Panzer breaks it open.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Monday January 22nd, 2024 1:24:56 PM
Panzer examines the door and tries to open it. If it is locked he will again carve the lock out of the door. When it opens he blocks the door with his body to stop anyone on the other side from rushing out.

JonS - Peanut Gallery and Co-DM
Monday January 22nd, 2024 9:52:52 PM
OOC: Hey y'all just stopping in to say, well, HI. Mark'll help me with staying on track and the ins and outs of running a "high" level campaign, as they last "high" level game I Gm'd was in the early 90's.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday January 22nd, 2024 9:55:38 PM
"Panzer's started on another lock out here!," Kiwina calls into the room with the crystals. He watches to make sure nothing comes out of the door if Panzer gets through the lock faster than he expects.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday January 22nd, 2024 11:30:44 PM
Asimov presumably now knows that you scry on who not what so he gives the crystal ball another try scrying on who this time.

He scries on 4 groups of people:

1) the people who built this complex
2) the last group of people in this room before them
3) the people who broke the transport orb
4) the people who created the transport orb

DM Mark - Big Hole d20=4 ; d20=18 ; d20=20 ; d20=8 ; 3d6=12 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d20=15 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 2:55:02 AM
Mak remains curious, and pushes the orb from its perch atop the pedestal. With a loud *smack* it hits the floor. Strangely, it does not break. Mak retreats as a shimmer reverberates through the chamber and a bit beyond (30' radius) affecting Mak, Falco and Elyas (at that point, Falco and Elyas had not yet moved and are still nearby.) The air within 30' of the larger orb now shimmers, filling this room and extending a bit into the corridor. This seems to have no effect on Mak.

Falco and Elyas only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Something in this shimmering area shakes you to your core. You both take 12 points of non-lethal damage. Then you must both make a DC 20 Fort save or take 2 points INT damage, 4 points WIS damage, and 1 point CHA damage. This is ability damage.)}

Falco takes some damage and recommends leaving the larger orb where it is. He returns to the larger room with the other doors.

Elyas likewise takes some damage and retreats from this room. He gives the crystal ball to Beech.

Beech tries to use it to scry on a relative (no way to know her will save, but as a 20+ level sorcerer she probably only fails on a 1). The crystal ball grows misty for a moment before the mist clears.

Tsak tells Mak his move was brilliant as he moves to door "a" with Panzer.

Panzer checks the door and finds that it is locked. Wasting no time, the little warrior lays into the lock and lever with his adamantine kukri, and in a few rounds the door is no longer locked!

Kiwina calls to the others that the hacking noise they hear is Panzer opening another door.

Ayotnom takes the crystal ball and tries to scry on several groups associated with this place. As with Beech, the crystal ball grows misty for a moment and then becomes clear again, though it does not show a vision of anyone. (It's pretty difficult to scry on someone about whom you have no information. Also, with each use of Crystal Ball in a single day, the DC to resist the scrying attempt decreases by 1. I have rolled with each attempt.)

With the lock and latch to door "a" destroyed, the door swings slowly in to reveal a dark room. The room is 20’x20, 20’ high. It has a 10’ wide hole in the middle. It smells musty in here, the smell stronger from the hole. The floor here is dirty Assuming someone is brave enough to gaze down into the hole with a light source, they can see that the 10' hole goes down 20', and then widens out. As you shine a light down there, the extent of your light will reveal that the floor 40' down in there seems to be moist, and you cannot see how big that area down there might be. And you think that whatever is moist down there looks to be red.

Perception DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: Highlight to display spoiler: {Partially sticking out the red wet stuff on the floor is something thin and white. }

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to. Per your posts, I moved everyone back into the larger room, but feel free to move back if you wish.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+19=35 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 3:51:13 AM
(Perception vs spoiler =35 pass)

Tsak waits a minute, and when Panzer fails to be attacked he edges past and examines the room. With his natural dark vision he can see down the hole There's something down there. A stick, a bone? Can't tell from here. Nothing moving. Not really in a hurry to go down - lets check the other rooms and come back to this one. Or not come back.

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic d20+19=26 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 8:00:14 AM
"That didn't go the way I expected. I was hoping for an explosion." Since nothing happened and the larger sphere was on the ground now, Mak moved to the other room to examine the pit.

"Red, wet, acid, with bones in it." Mak commented. "Next!" Mak said. "I'm starting to want to leave." Mak said in an aside to Tsak. "This place feels trappy to me. We need a Trappist or something. Is that the right word?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+10=21 ; d20+16=31 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 11:22:28 AM
Elyas takes a bit of non lethal damage, but steels his mind against a weird magic pulse that comes form the stone. Fort save = 21, success.

He quickly leaves the room, not wanting to mess with that thing right now.

He stands just inside the doorway of the second opened door and looks in (with darkvision)
Perception = 31

"somethign is sticking out of a pool of red. it's white. definitely could be a pool of blood with a bone sticking out. doesn't seem pleasant whatever it is

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet d20+26=33 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=18 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 4:17:42 PM
Being a completionist, or nosy, Panzer walks the perimeter of the hole.
Does it look like it collapsed?Or, is it planned as part of the room? does it look like the lower level extends further out than the shaft of the hole? ( does it expand under the floor in any direction?)
He looks for a place to tie off a rope and if/when he finds one he descends into the hole to have a look around.
Perception 33
Knowledge Engineering 17
Profession Mining 18

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 7:14:05 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { Reminder, there is at least a -15 to Aztyr's save}

Beech, just happy not to have been swatted for trying to Scry on his mom.
He figures he can do something about the pit, but he agrees the other door first...

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 7:16:48 PM
If there's no place to tie off a rope, Kiwina helps Panzer by holding it. The weight difference should leave Panzer plenty safe.

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Kiwina would also offer to help Elyas and Falco, but he doesn't have the right spells. However, since the spells listed 1/10 were based on Kiwina at 13th level, here's the addition of a 2nd level ranger spell now that he's 14th. . .

Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=26 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 9:48:49 PM
If no one else does so Ayotnom takes the crystal ball. If nothing else they can always sell it later. He goes with the rest of the party into the room with the pit.

(Perception: 26)

He asks the others, "What is that white thing down among the wet red stuff?"

DM Mark - "What is that white thing down among the wet red stuff?" d20=6 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 2:16:37 AM
(From the geometry of this area as described before, the only way you would be able to see far enough down the hole to see the bottom is if you are on the edge of the hole. So I have moved folks in according to your posts. I really do prefer when you move yourselves though.)

Tsak moves in and looks down into the hole. Once he is in there, his 60' of dark vision allows him to see the bottom. He mentions there is an object sticking out of the wet, red stuff. Then he suggests everyone leave.

Mak seems disappointed that toppling the larger crystal orb didn't result in an explosion (though Elyas and Falco may feel otherwise.) Faced with this new room, he says the place feels trappy and wished he had a trappist. Mak moves forward to look down the hole, the bottom of which can only be seen from the edge. As he looks in, he's not sure what that red stuff is that seems to coat the floor below.

Panzer walks the perimeter of the hole. He notes something sticking out of the red stuff, though it looks like this 10' diameter hole looks like it is not the result of a collapse, but rather it seems to have been constructed this way. He ties himself off to Kiwina in the other room and climbs down the rope.

The climbing down with a rope and a wall is DC5, so he cannot fail. Moving at 1/4 speed, it takes him a couple rounds to climb down the 20' to where the room below widens out, and he can see that this widens into a 30'x30' room. From here, he will need to make a DC 15 climb check to climb further down the rope in mid-air. Below him he can see the floor and that white object partly covered in that red stuff.

Beech waits. Highlight to display spoiler: {On the scrying your mom thing, the only bonus you would get is a -5 to her DC for "Familiar (you know the subject well)". I'm unsure where the -15 is from. Besides, it could be really traumatizing to scry your mom…}

Kiwina proves to be an excellent anchor for Panzer.

Ayontom hangs on to the crystal ball. He moves into the room, though he finds he has to squeeze against the wall to fit. He watches carefully as the little badger-man climbs down the rope.

Perception DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {Partially sticking out the red wet stuff on the floor is something thin and white.}
Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to. I added a side view of this room and the hole so you know what Panzer is dealing with.

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic d20+19=31 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 8:49:22 AM
"Well, that red stuff isn't an ooze. Thanks for asking." Mak said as he watched Panzer go over the edge. "It's probably worse though." Mak added. "When is anything other than a stone floor good? At least it isn't likely to explode." Mak commented to Tsak. "That would be messy."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet d20+9=13 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+26=42 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 9:32:33 AM
climb 13,18,17
Panzer verifies that the red stuff is blood and gore and that the white thing is, a bone, at least that is what he expects to find.he searches the area looking for doors, loot, and trouble.
Perception 42

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 9:56:58 AM
Elyas moves back into the main room to not be in the way of the people looking in the pit or getting tangled up in the rope. Unless they get more information and it is needed, it doesn't seem like spending spells to help investigate is worth it right now. But there are spells that could be useful if we need them

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 11:24:50 AM
Probably a Von Trapp - distant, melancholy yodelling would really complement the decor. It's already a mess, do you reckon its a waste pit or a pantry?

Tsak stays near the hole ready to assist Panzer if needed.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:4 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+13=18 ; d20+13=14 ; d8+5=13 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 12:18:42 PM
{Fort 18+4= 22 - Used a heropoint. Second roll is the die rolling being to slow and me reclicking.)

Falco is rocked by some effect from the orb and takes some damage, he quickly utters a prayer and taps himself with a cure light wounds to clear up the effect thankful that it was not worse. He look at Elyas who seems fine at present.

Moving with the others he waits for a report on the hole.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 2:58:53 PM
"Pantry. Or dinner table and it's owner is a sloppy eater." Mak nodded knowingly to his friend. "Panzer is small though, so he might not get eaten right away."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 5:47:33 PM
"Come on up, Panzer!" Kiwina doesn't think that hanging in the room that pulps people sounds like a good idea. It doesn't seem to be a place where the "healer" they are looking for would be hiding.

That leaves two doors to try.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=41 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 9:10:07 PM
Beech, stays ready....

Perception 41

DM Mark - "Come on up, Panzer!"
Thursday January 25th, 2024 12:53:54 AM
Mak tells his friends that he doesn't think the red stuff is an ooze. But he's pretty sure it's not likely to explode.

Elyas moves back out into the main room. (Please keep track of Elyas' non-lethal damage.)

Tsak muses about traps and trapps, and stays near the hole in case Panzer needs help. He wonders if it's a waste pit or a pantry. Mak thinks pantry.

Having heroically resisted the worst effects of the arcane energy leak unleashed for the larger crystal orb, Falco heals himself which dispels all the non-lethal damage he sustained. He waits for the others.

Kiwina urges Panzer to climb back up.

Beech stays in the larger room and keeps a sharp eye out.

As Panzer tries to climb down the rope without the benefit of a stone wall, he loses his grip and falls. (First climb roll 13 vs DC 15). The good news is that the thick carpet of red stuff cushions his fall a bit so he only takes 4 damage from the fall. The bad news is that this red substance clings to him and begins to dissolve both him and his armor. Panzer takes 2 points of CON damage, but his armor takes 10 points of damage (bypasses hardness and nothing says that adamantine is immune.) Now that he's down there, he can see that what he thought was a piece of bone sticking out of the muck is actually a pearly white spindle carved from some crystalline substance.

As Panzer looks around, he sees no apparent doors or passages, other than the hole above him.

For those that are on the edge of the hole and can see what is happening to Panzer, Knowledge Dungeoneering DC 19:Highlight to display spoiler: {This seems to be a red variant of green slime. A single 5-foot square of green slime deals 1d6 points of Constitution damage per round while it devours flesh. On the first round of contact, the slime can be scraped off a creature (destroying the scraping device), but after that it must be frozen, burned, or cut away (dealing damage to the victim as well). Anything that deals cold or fire damage, sunlight, or a remove disease spell destroys a patch of green slime. Against wood or metal, green slime deals 2d6 points of damage per round, ignoring metal’s hardness but not that of wood. It does not harm stone.}

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Thursday January 25th, 2024 9:12:22 AM
"What did I say? I said acid. Did anybody listen to me? Apparently not. Kiwina, need a little slack."Mak said as he tried to maneuver the rope closer to the small warrior." Panzer grab the rope and get back up here. Tsak, we should probably pull him up once he's grabbed hold. Kiwina, Get ready to pull!" Mak called out to the centaur.

"Elyas, if this doesn't work, we might need you to fly down there." Mak advised.

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Thursday January 25th, 2024 9:21:01 AM
Mak had examined the red substance once before, but it's color had thrown him off. Now that he could see what it was doing he recognized it as a "red" slime. "It's a red slime!" he called out as he related it's properties to the group.

OOC: Properties: This seems to be a red variant of green slime. A single 5-foot square of green slime deals 1d6 points of Constitution damage per round while it devours flesh. On the first round of contact, the slime can be scraped off a creature (destroying the scraping device), but after that it must be frozen, burned, or cut away (dealing damage to the victim as well). Anything that deals cold or fire damage, sunlight, or a remove disease spell destroys a patch of green slime. Against wood or metal, green slime deals 2d6 points of damage per round, ignoring metal’s hardness but not that of wood. It does not harm stone.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:4 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Thursday January 25th, 2024 10:25:39 AM
"Can't see what is happening but it sounds painful. Pull him up quick."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+6=24 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2024 10:38:51 AM
(KnowDungoen vs spoiler=24 success)

He's been slimed! Get him back up, don't drop the rope in the slime. Once he's up we'll have to get the armor off him and/or neutralise it with fire or cold, or perhaps sunlight. Beech, Elyas need a hand here.

Tsak moves over to grab the rope and haul Panzer back up.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Thursday January 25th, 2024 10:48:35 AM
A Climb check that fails by 4 or less means that you make no progress, and one that fails by 5 or more means that you fall from whatever height you have already attained.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 157/171 ) Character Sheet
Thursday January 25th, 2024 11:12:03 AM
Panzer CLIMBS down and alights on the slime covered floor. When it starts burning his armor and his feet through the armor he thinks about grabbing the rope to climb out but it is eating awat at him pretty fast and he thinks that only expedient use of fire will help. He grabs hold of the ioun stone looking thing and calls out to his friends.
" OH CRAP IT BURNS! It's a what? Red-green slime? Beech Burn it! Burn it! Burn it! Get it the heck off of me!"
Panzer doesn't know alot about this variant of green slime but what he does know is that adventurers die all the time because no one will pull the trigger and burn one of their friends. He is pretty sure Beech will roast him pretty good and hopefully kill it all in one shot. He closes his eyes and clenches while awaiting the fireball.

(and now....Math.
Panzer loses 2 con, so he loses 14 hp

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 157/171 ) Character Sheet d20+12=31 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2024 11:16:47 AM
Reflex save 31 Vs the incoming damage spell

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character 14d6=48 ; 14d8=65 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2024 2:28:43 PM
Beech hears the various things being said, and rushes forward, squeezing, he makes it just that far as a single move, He leans a bit to catch sight of the floor....
"You say Freezing will take care of it? I'd hollar out "Fire in the Hole", but I guess, "Just Chill", will have to do...."
Beech, fingering the small crystal in one hand, then draws his bow and looses the spell through his arrow. He hits the center, well, maybe 3" or 4" off from center, and the Freezing Sphere explodes out from there... (40' radius)

Damage 48 cold DC 22 Reflex(if the "slime" has the water sub-type 65 damage, same DC 22 Reflex) Should cover the entire room, edge to edge even if not centered

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Thursday January 25th, 2024 3:36:47 PM
Elyas moves back into the room when Mak calls him. Beech seems to have a better way of dealing with the slime, but if needed Elyas can fly in and help.

"You just had to go poke it, eh?"

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)

On Party

Summon

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday January 25th, 2024 7:54:50 PM
Kiwina gives slack so Mak can get the rope to Panzer, and if Panzer is able to grab it Kiwina then backs up to get Panzer out of the goo.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+10=12 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2024 10:19:16 PM
(Dungeon - 12)

Ayotnom stands with the others failing to figure out the pit.

(OOC: sorry for missing yesterday, I thought I did)

DM Mark - "Just Chill"
Friday January 26th, 2024 2:11:50 AM
(Humble apologies to Panzer. He did not actually fall so he took no falling damage, and only took damage from the slime once he finished climbing down.)

Mak tells everyone he told them so, and he tells Kiwina to get ready to pull Panzer up once he grabs onto the rope. He shares what he thinks the red stuff is.

Falco worries for his friend and urges someone to pull him up.

Tsak says once Panzer is up, the slime will need to be neutralized with fire or cold.

Panzer is mindful enough to grab the pearly spindle even as he realizes the red slime is burning his feet and his armor. He calls for Beech to burn the stuff.

Beech hears his friend calling for fire, and Mak and Tsak have said fire or cold will do the trick. Beech rushes forward, but he cannot get quite far enough to actually see where Panzer is. Still, he takes a calculated risk and creates a Freezing Sphere down at a point he can see and hopes for the best, as he tells Panzer to "just chill."

Panzer does chill. In fact he gets rather cold as the freezing sphere explodes. This does 24 points of cold damage to Panzer because of his save. And it freezes the red slime. This has the effect of also freezing Panzer's feet in the stuff. (DC 25 Strength check or a DC 25 Escape Artist check to break free. This slime is not considered to be a creature so it would have not creature type. It is a dungeon hazard though and I assume it is principally made of water.) Fortunately, Beech's choice of cold means the rope is still there.

Elyas chides his friends, but stands ready to help. Kiwina is ready to pull Panzer up once he is free and has hold of the rope. Ayotnom stands by to help as well.

(Wow - good job. That was handled rather well. It could have been a lot worse.)

As Panzer looks around, and anyone else that can see down into the darkness, he sees a large expanse of hard, frozen red gunk. Yech.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to. I added a side view of this room and the hole so you know what Panzer is dealing with.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 133/171 ) Character Sheet
Friday January 26th, 2024 5:09:21 AM
Panzer was frozen in a half squat with his eyes closed and his butt clenched waiting for the fire to cleanse him of this slime, he hoped. Instead his body was assaulted by the bitterest cold hr had ever experienced. As he stood up from the half crouch he felt his fur peel away from where it had been frozen to his armor by sweat. When he exhaled it was a cloud of steam that was slightly unexpected. He hurt all over from the things that bump and bruise a body that no one ever notices until the cold sets in. But he was alive and his feet were no longer being eaten off of his body by a monstrous flesh eating slime.
He kinda suspected that the thing he had picked up was an ioun stone so he held it aloft and opened his hand to let it orbit his head, at least for the time being. He then set to the task of chippin his feet free of the slime with his mining tools.
"That seems to have done the trick, my feet aren't melting anymore at least. Now I just have to break free of this goo. Thanks Beech."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday January 26th, 2024 10:22:23 AM
Kiwina remains ready to haul Panzer out as soon as the others say Panzer's got the rope.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:4 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Friday January 26th, 2024 11:38:33 AM
"Get him up here so I can patch him up. Great work with the cold, probably better then healing burns at any rate."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Friday January 26th, 2024 12:58:54 PM
Elyas doesn't have much that could help get Panzer out of the ice, other than throwing fire, which doesn't seem like the right move right now. so for now he waits to see if Panzer can get himself out of the ice...

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday January 26th, 2024 1:11:18 PM
Tsak stands ready to guide the rope. He's holding it thru his cloak so his fingers don't go numb and his hands don't get all torn up. And he's hoping it stays flexible and doesn't break.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=40 ;
Saturday January 27th, 2024 2:34:26 PM
"Too cold down there? I can warm it up...."
Beech has no plans on dropping another spell, unless it's absolutely needed...
He remains where he is, since others squeezed past....

Perception 40

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=22 ;
Sunday January 28th, 2024 10:51:59 PM
Perception: 22

Ayotnom also takes a look around and asks Beech how you would go about warming things up.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday January 29th, 2024 6:43:22 AM
"I think just letting Panzer warm up the regular way will make him happier.
But as to your question, first, there's Fireball. Then there's Scorching Ray, but I was thinking of Burning Hands. Now I know what you're thinking, it won't reach that far, but I learned a new trick, like I did with the Freezing Sphere, since the Burning Hands is a Area of Effect type spell, I can use my bow to set the spot where the spell originates."
Beech, thinks he explained it correctly....

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 133/171 ) Character Sheet
Monday January 29th, 2024 11:03:04 AM
" SO, while this is probably just a waste disposal pit there could be 'stuff' like secret doors and stuff under this redd crap. You know, stuff made of resistant materials like this stone" Pazer says while grunting as he digs away at his feet to free them.
To emphasize the point he lets the white spindle go near his head, allowing it to orbit his noggin and do what it does. " What does a spindle like this do anyway?"

DM Mark - "...probably just a waste disposal pit." d20=9 ;
Monday January 29th, 2024 12:08:37 PM
Panzer stood down in the hole, his feet frozen in the muck. He had expected fire and instead got ice. On the plus side, fire would have likely destroyed the rope. Though it's covered in a thin layer of frost, that seems to be going away, and the rope seems to have been unaffected by the cold.

Kiwina and Tsak hang on to the rope, ready to haul Panzer up. Falco is anxious to heal him once he's in reach.

Elyas waits to see if Panzeer can free himself, and Ayotnom asks if there is a way to warm up the stuff holding Panzer. Beech suggests some spells for that, but refrains as they would also further damage his friend.

As Panzer looks around at the frozen hellscape of red goo that surrounds him, he let's go of the white crystal he found. He was right to assume it's an ioun stone and it begins to whirl around his head, though he's still not sure what it does yet.

It occurs to him that the stuff holding him fast is just frozen. He finds he can easily chip away at the stuff with his adamantine kukris, and soon he is free. He has a moment of terror as bits of the frozen stuff land on his hands and armor, but he soon realizes these bits aren't causing any damage as they melt. Whatever manner of stuff this red slime was, it no longer seems a threat.

He looks around. There are no obvious doors and the floor is still covered in a slowly melting mass. If his guess of this being a disposal pit is correct, any door beneath the stuff would be pretty unusable and seems unlikely. He's pretty sure it's gonna smell really bad here in a few days.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:4 | SHIELD OF FAITH 3d8+12=29 ;
Monday January 29th, 2024 1:29:20 PM
Once he finally makes it up Falco will cast a moderately powerful spell while he worries about this feet being frostbit. {CSW: 29}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 162/171 ) Character Sheet
Monday January 29th, 2024 7:21:14 PM
Panzer climbs up and thanks Falco for the healing. He looks around and the others seem worried that he would be upset for being frozen. Heck, he was happy it was frost. Healing spells make his fur grow back funny and it takes forever to get it restyled.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday January 29th, 2024 7:37:22 PM
Once Panzer is up, Kiwina assumes folks will want to try a different door. (If they wanted to explore this room more, Panzer would be exploring the pit, right?)

The next closest door is door C.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday January 29th, 2024 11:23:53 PM
Ayotnom says, "A waste disposal pit? A malfunctioning portal orb? I wonder what is behind door number 3"

DM Mark - "A waste disposal pit? A malfunctioning portal orb? I wonder what is behind door number 3?"
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 1:19:06 AM
Panzer begins to climb back up, but it seems as soon as he has a firm hold of the rope, Kiwina and Tsak pull him up with ease (no need for climb checks.) As he reaches the top, Falco comes over and heals him for 29 points. His armor is still damaged, but those repairs will have to wait for now.

A strange white crystal whirls around Panzer's head that wasn't there when he went down into the slime pit.

The heroes make for the next closest door (labeled c on the map.) As you find it is locked, what do you do? And once it is unlocked, how do you prepare and who opens the door?

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 3:24:07 AM
Tsak gives Panzer a not-too-hard punch on the shoulder, Good job mate. You ready to go again? he enquires as the team trudges over to door number 3. Tsak takes out his great big shiny sword and positions himself beside the doorway where he can give anything that jumps thru a deserving welcome.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+9=17 ; d20+22=35 ;
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 9:32:41 AM
Elyas helps panzer up and looks over his armor to see how badly it is damaged.
Craft (if that's the right thing to try here) = 17 to assess how well the armor can function for now without repairs.

"I have a mending spell prepared, but it takes some time to execute. if your armor is functional for now we can fix it up at the end of the day. Also, mind if i look at that new stone you found?"

Assuming Panzer is ok with it, Elyas will take the stone and go through the steps of detect magic and spellcraft to ID it while the others work on the door's lock.

Spellcraft (after detect magic of course) = 35

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (13 hours)
darkvision (13 hours)

On Party

Summon

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:4 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 11:03:40 AM
Falco shakes his head after healing the impetuous Panzar. "It is always good for a team to have someone who will just jump into a situation. Next time be sure you are jumping on to something more solid though. Imagine if that had been a few feet deeper!."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=28 ;
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 2:13:55 PM
Beech lets the others decide what the stone is, he moves over, and aligns himself to see into the room, he hopes.

Perception 28

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 162/171 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 4:59:31 PM
" No, please identify it. I think it is one of the few things that can survive doen there. That stuff apparently ate anything organic or metal."
"I think my armor is OK for now ( Panzer isn't feeling any gaps or weakness in it right?) If there is a chance we can mend it when we finally get a rest."
Panzer heads over to the next door and chops the lock out of the door. When everyone is ready he will push it open.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 9:13:21 PM
Kiwina moves over to the next door with the others.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=30 ;
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 9:33:02 PM
(Perception: 30)

Ayotnom gets fairly close to the door and waits for someone to deal with the lock and check for traps. He then readies to use hand of the apprentice with his rapier.

DM Mark - "It is always good for a team to have someone who will just jump into a situation."
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 2:54:04 AM
Elyas stops Panzer and carefully examines the crystal he brought up. His keen mage senses tell him this is an ioun stone that grants the wearer the ability to regenerate 1 point of damage per 10 minutes, but it only cures damage taken while using the stone. He also offers to use a Mending spell on Panzer's armor.

Panzer is glad to know what the pearly spindle ioun stone does. He thinks his armor is functional for now. (Panzer's armor sustained 10 points of damage. How many hit points does his adamantine armor have?)

(Just to be clear, does Panzer set the stone in orbit again?)

Falco worries what might have happened to Panzer if the slime in there had been a lot deeper.

Tsak, Beech and Mak get ready to back Panzer up as he hacks through another door. Panzer gets to work and soon there is no more latch to hold the door. He pushes it open.

A short 10' wide corridor leads to 30’x30’ room. The room is dark. Assuming you bring in a light source, you see that there are a few tables and a writing desk and chair. The tables and desk have scattered books and scrolls. The desk has several ink quills and jars of ink. One book on the desk looks to be a loosely bound journal or notebook of some sort.

The room is musty and smells of old leather and parchment.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 5:42:09 AM
School's out says Tsak as he takes in the desks and scrolls. He walks down the corridor a bit to make sure nothing is lurking in a corner, but examination of the scrolls and journal will be left to the mages in the party.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:4 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 10:54:57 AM
Falco waits for the others to move in before following along to see what they have found now. Nothing immediately trying to kill them is quite nice.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 162/171 ) Character Sheet d20+26=28 ;
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 1:30:22 PM
OOC
adamantite has 40 hp per inch of thickness and magic adds more I think (his plate is +2). I looked through armor , special materials, the broken condition and magic armor and although they all concur armor has hit points none tole me what even the base hp for a suit of armor were. I thinbk this is going to have to be your call. and Yes Panzer wants the crystal to spiral around his head.
IC
Panzer walks warily down into the room. He glances at the writings but more importantly at the ink bottles. Is the ink still fresh and liquid? if so it is either magic or fresh. If it is fresh then someone replenished it recently, right?
Perception 28

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 2:36:13 PM
Elyas explains the use of the ioun stone, that it slowly heals any injury taken while using it. He then hands it back to Panzer.

Elyas casts light on one of the chairs in the middle of the room so everyone can see clearly.

He will make a sweep of the room with detect magic before touching any papers or books

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 5:18:44 PM
Beech, Stays out in the main room, letting others do the searching, he remains attentive.....
"Double check to see if any of those papers are magic...."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 6:17:56 PM
Kiwina still has the papers from the other room. Once the initial check on the papers in this room is done, he asks if it's safe to compare the two sets and see if they complement each other.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=30 ;
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 9:13:08 PM
Perception: 30

Ayotnom looks at the books, scrolls and journal

DM Mark - "Double check to see if any of those papers are magic...."
Thursday February 1st, 2024 2:01:34 AM
Tsak steps into the - study, work room? Whatever this place is, there's a lot of paperwork here. He leaves the reading to others.

Falco looks around and is glad to see there are no threats here. At least none that he's aware of - he's still in the other room.

Panzer wonders about his damaged armor as he walks down into the room. He glances at the writings, and checks the ink at the desk. Most of the writings seem to be in Draconic, so he's not sure what they say at a casual glance. The ink bottles are capped and have liquid ink in them.
(See my calcs below for Panzer's armor.)

Elyas, having shared the properties of the ioun stone Panzer brought up, turns his attention to the room with the writings. As he enters the room, he casts light in the room. Then he Detects Magic here, and warns others about the hazards of reading magical writings. Elyas sees two books that detect as magic in here.

Book 1 - Spellcraft 24:Highlight to display spoiler: {strong Evocation magic}
Book 2 - Spellcraft 23:Highlight to display spoiler: {strong Abjuration, Enchantment, Universal, and Evocation magic}

Beech seems to want nothing to do with the writings in here.

Kiwina asks if it is safe to examine the writings.

Ayotnom moves in and starts reading the mundane things here - let me know if you read the two magic books.

There are some writings here in Common, but most are in Draconic, and those in Draconic seem to be written in the same hand. They seem to discuss topics including the afterlife, the planes, and woldsblood. Some go into depth about the hazards of encountering woldsblood - and it seems to be hazardous indeed to deal with the stuff (let me know if you read up on the dangers of woldsblood.)

On the desk is a journal and some notes in Draconic. These detail experiments on different people in the village using woldsblood, and you'd guess that would include those your group interacted with. It seems the author discovered that he could use woldsblood to draw life from his subjects, and he found that the younger the subject the more life he could draw out. The journal has some notes about moving to a larger town, preferably with several orphanages nearby. Perhaps some war torn regions in Asildur would serve that purpose, though no specific areas are specified.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.
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Panzer's Armor
Full Plate - Hardness 10, HP 5x9=45
Adamantine - Hardness 20, one-third more hit points, so 60
+2 - Hardness +4, HP +20
So, +2 Adamantine Full Plate - Hardness 24, HP 80

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday February 1st, 2024 6:08:21 AM
"Ho hum magic papers" thinks Tsak. He glances around the room, boring, and makes his way back past the doorway to the main room. Once there he wanders over to be near door number 4 (d). "Underground lair, magic writings, blase attitude. Million to 1, what could go wrong?"

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:4 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+16=17 ; d20+16=33 ;
Thursday February 1st, 2024 10:12:22 AM
Falco moves into the room and also detects magic noting the book that show up. The first book escapes him but the second gives pause. "Strong aura on the one; abjuration, Enchantment, Evocation and... Universal. Probably an interesting book." Privately he is proud of himself for still having some arcane chops.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Thursday February 1st, 2024 11:02:43 AM
Being one of the few people in the group that could read draconic, Mak looked over the documents and translated for the others. Otherwise he had no interest in the documents than to remark. "Seems like the author was experimenting on the townsfolk. Maybe one of these books has the cure?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+22=33 ;
Thursday February 1st, 2024 1:00:50 PM
spellcraft on the book that falco did not identify: 33
"This one is showing only evocation magic. And strong magic at that. We should be careful with this one"

Elyas will do what he can to see if the books themselves are magical or if this is some sort of magical trap that will fry whoever opens the book to read it. [ooc:not sure what check to take to examine, since spellcraft only gave the school info]

If he isn't able ot determine that the books are safe he will help with the writings for now. He also knows Draconic.

"so Woldsblood is being used to sap the life of the town. let's see if we can find anything more about where they were drawing that life, or if there is a way to reverse it.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 162/171 ) Character Sheet
Thursday February 1st, 2024 2:53:01 PM
OOC
awesome on the armor values. If you could drop me a quick email where you found the numbers you used I'd appreciate it. I looked all over and found nothing .
IC
Panzer, also bored with finding only books and no opponents follows Tsak to the next door and starts to dismember the lock if it is locked. The magical folks will decipher the books and notes and then catch up. He does not completely open the door until everyone is ready.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Thursday February 1st, 2024 3:53:10 PM
"I can try to I.D. whatever, if you want, but it'll take me a few minutes to do so."
Unless asked to, Beech will let them deal with the determinations.
"All thawed out Panzer?"
He stands ready for when the door opens....

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+25=27 ;
Thursday February 1st, 2024 10:49:12 PM
Not speaking draconic, Kiwina is unable to make anything out of the writings after all. He looks around the room the rest of the time the others go through the papers.

(Perception = 27)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+22=42 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+22=24 ;
Friday February 2nd, 2024 12:14:04 AM
Ayotnom tells the others what he found in the mundane notes. He either remains standing by the desk or moves to be by the desk casts his own Detect Magic and tries to identify the magic books though he is careful of book 1 when he

Spellcaft - 42 to get aura of book 1
Spellcraft - 34 to get aua of book 2

Spellcraft 29 vs 15 +CL to identify book 1 being careful not to read it in case of explosive runes trap when he finds evocation emanating
Spellcaft 34 vs 15 +CL to identify book 2

DM Mark - "Ho hum magic papers"
Friday February 2nd, 2024 2:08:52 AM
(Side note, I think I messed up. I told you to make Spellcraft checks when I meant Knowledge Arcana checks. But no matter - you now know the schools of magic involved and I'll apply those Spellcraft checks to the identify checks. Book properties below.)

Tsak and Panzer both find a room full of books and writing boring.

Not so for Mak. He is intrigued by the writing in Draconic and helps with sorting through what's here. He is concerned that someone was experimenting on the people of the village, and hopes that a cure might be found here.

Beech offers to identify the books if needed.

Falco moves in and uses his skills to determine what's going on with the magic books. He shares what he know with his friends.

This concerns Elyas, and the mage warns against messing with the book that radiates Evocation magic. Elyas examines the magic books with care. Ayotnom also looks over the books, trying to discern their properties.

Between Falco, Elyas and Ayotnom you are able to determine that the two books are:
a Tome of Understanding +2, and a Manual of Creating a Stone Golem.

In reading through the papers here, some writings here in Common, but most are in Draconic, and those in Draconic seem to be written in the same hand. They seem to discuss topics including the afterlife, the planes, and woldsblood. Some go into depth about the hazards of encountering woldsblood - and it seems to be hazardous indeed to deal with the stuff.

Mak's reading about the info on woldsblood tells him that just being in close proximity to the stuff can momentarily daze someone. Actually coming in contact with woldsblood can cause someone to damage wisdom and constitution, and cause them to be dazed for a longer time. There are notes that suggest this effect may be temporary, so that may offer some hope to the villagers in the long run, but the writing here focus more on the effects than on recovery.

On the desk is a journal and some notes in Draconic, again in that same hand. These detail experiments on people in the village using woldsblood. It seems the author discovered that he could use woldsblood to draw life from his subjects, and he found that the younger the subject the more life he could draw out. The journal has some notes about moving to a larger town, preferably with several orphanages nearby. Perhaps some war torn regions in Asildur would serve that purpose, though no specific areas are specified.

You gather that the author seems to be focused on some path to immortality through the use of woldsblood on the people here. His experiments are ongoing.

At this point, there is little else to be gained from further studies of these writings, though what you have learned is rather disturbing.

For what it's worth, dealing with these three rooms and their contents has taken about an hour.

Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday February 2nd, 2024 9:06:56 AM
Beech looks down at his Holy Symbol to Alemi, and mumbles.... First a prayer, then an apology about someone misusing woldsblood.
"I really need to learn a spell that will allow me to contact someone at range... She may look like she misuses it, but she knows how to use it safely.
Oh Darn! He may have found a way to sense Woldsblood that is here and now flowing in the shadowlands....If he has, he'll know I'm getting closer...."

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 37|Rapier +1|25/20/15/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Friday February 2nd, 2024 9:21:07 AM
"if the villagers have been exposed to woldsblood how do we find it and keep it from them? Perhaps it's in the water? Would limiting their access to the village well be enough?"

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:4 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Friday February 2nd, 2024 10:26:59 AM
Falcos large eyes go even wide when he hears what the one tome is/

"Tomb of Understanding! That would be quite handy for those of us connected with the immortal powers. It would boost casting abilities and work in conjunction with a headband like mine. Certainly, I would love to have a chance at that."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 162/171 ) Character Sheet
Friday February 2nd, 2024 1:28:31 PM
Once Panzer breaks/opens the lock he holds the door closed waiting for the others to rejoin the adventuring part of their adventure.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday February 2nd, 2024 2:29:59 PM
Kiwina heads back out with Panzer, This is the last door. Unless it has more behind it than the others, the question will be whether they try to fix that gate thing.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Friday February 2nd, 2024 3:22:51 PM
These books are quite valuable. turns out it's not trapped, but could enhance someone's mental abilities. we should hold them in the bag of holding and read them later.

As for the writings, it seems the town is only the prototype. Whoever this druid is, they are planning on doing this at a larger scale, and we need ot find out where. Or find them here? If they are not behind the last door then they may have already moved on to the next larger town."

Elyas waits behind the others while they unlock the door.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday February 3rd, 2024 12:04:23 AM
Tsak stands ready to help Panzer with the last door. At some stage he's gonna have to sit down with the group and have someone explain to him what this Woldsblood thing is all about.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday February 4th, 2024 11:05:17 AM
Ayotnom says, "My monk training would have me benefit by an increase from reading a tome of understanding but I'd need a stronger version than +1. I'd rather read from a higher version of a tome of clear thought though. As to the other book could we really build a golem? If so what would we use it for?"

JonS Co-DM
Sunday February 4th, 2024 11:15:20 PM
I'll be taking over from Mark tomorrow ... Depending on how busy or slow I am at work, I'm gonna try to get the post made before I leave at 5pm (Pacific Time)

JonS Co-DM - "The Final Door"
Monday February 5th, 2024 6:49:42 PM
Once the party is finished perusing the papers and books, and stashing what was/is important, y’all approach the final door. This door is different from the other three. It is made of solid brass, covered in archaic runes and markings.

As Elyas’s, Falco’s, and Ayotnom’s Detect Magic spells are still running. They determine that the markings are ornamental, not magical in nature.

Panzer, who has been itching to open this door, and is standing in front of it, can see that the markings are weird looking. He realizes that the door looks like the center of it is, well, dying.

Beech, Kiwina and Tsak are prepared for whatever is behind the door.

Mak is concerned about “How” the Woldsblood is making its way to/into the villagers. The papers seem to show a connecting with this location and the villagers, and the repercussions of this are not pleasant to dwell on.

Disable Device check, DC 25:
If made Highlight to display spoiler: { There is no trap, but the lock seems jammed or damaged, however, you power through it }
If failed Highlight to display spoiler: { Man this piece oh crap lock is jammed up, grrrrrrrrrrrrrr }
Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

I know David said that Panzer was going to begin disassembling the lock, but I couldn’t find a roll for it, unless I missed it, and then I need to start wearing my glasses

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday February 5th, 2024 9:35:18 PM
Ayotnom takes a stand about 15 feet from the door, waiting for Panzer to disable the lock.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday February 5th, 2024 10:23:44 PM
Beech wonders if the runes are just random, or make any sense in any of the languages he knows.....
Other than that, he stays ready to respond as needed....

Languages known : Common, Liontaur, Tauric, Sylvan, Draconic, Ignan, Aquan and Celestial

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday February 5th, 2024 10:56:13 PM
Kiwina also watches Panzer as he works.

OOC: Since we don't have a rogue, Panzer has been cutting out the locks with an adamantine dagger, taking the time needed.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Monday February 5th, 2024 11:27:56 PM
As Panzer studies the last door before attacking it with his dagger, Tsak takes a moment to playfully flutter his eye lashes at Mak.
Well hello handsome, come here often?

Then his face returns to its normal passivity and he says to no-one in particular If Woldsblood is so dangerous, how would you go about storing it? What should we be looking out for? Could it be a gas. Could it, for example, cause a door to die?

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:4 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 10:24:29 AM
Falco takes a position far enough back to hopefully be out of any blast zone but close enough to heal people if needed.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 162/171 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 12:24:49 PM
As he had done previously, Panzer carves the lock out of the door with his adamantine weapons. He doesn't make any rolls because he doesn't have disable device. As for the door looking like it was dying, Brass isn't alive so Panzer doesn't worry.

JonS Co-DM - "The Final Door"
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 3:45:12 PM
[Thanks David and the rest of you, I missed that piece about doors/locks]

Panzer finds the door easy to carve through, almost like cutting through warm butter.

What’s Behind Door Number Four Chuck?

The large bronze door opens onto a 10’ wide corridor. It twists and turns as it goes about 200’, lit every 50’ by a burning torch in a sconce (Continual Flame.) It ends at a large cavern, maybe 130’ in diameter with a ceiling 50’ up. You see cages along the walls, and in those cages are people. Well, sort of. They don’t look right. Some call out for help, others grunt, while some snarl. At the far end, the wall shimmers - clearly some sort of portal. Beyond, you see a grey, colorless dismal forest. Winding among the trees and into this room is a blood-red stream. The stream flows through the portal and into the room and connects to a large pool maybe 30’ across.

The liquid seems ‘wrong’ somehow.

DC 25 Know: Arcana Highlight to display spoiler: {The red liquid is blood. Woldsblood.}

Once the group gets to the blue line (which isn’t really there, I’m old and needed something to remind me what I am doing lol) this is what they see:

An old, human rises from the pool, bathed in this “blood”. He looks at the party assembled before him and smirks: ”Ah, you have come. Do you seek immortality or death? Do you seek to join me in my quest? From the looks of things, you do not seem to be seekers. I suspect you seek death, which I will oblige. But tell me if I am wrong.”

Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+17=23 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 4:22:47 PM
[ooc:I don't see a map that matches the description. where are we on the map?

Knowledge Arcana = 23, fail.

Elyas moves in the middle of the group, and sees the room full of cages and the red river flowing in.

"Well this is certainly more what i was expecting to find down here than some of those rooms... you think this might be the Woldsblood? where does it come from?"

he doesn't respond to the man who rises from the water/blood, but prepares to fight, as he assumes that's what's about to happen

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 4:25:45 PM
Before the door is opened, "Very very few people can handle physical contact with Woldsblood without serious side effects. Mom can, but she's a high priest of Alemi, a Fixer. But I don't think she ever pulled more than 10 or 12 drops of it from the Shadowlands at once.
As for storing it, I carry one drop, in my holy symbol, most upper priest and above of Alemi, but Mom believes in being ready, in case of anything."
As the door is opened, He mouth falls open.....

BTW, The Map link ain't working.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+16=29 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 7:32:25 PM
Kiwina hasn't missed the implications that this pool might be the stuff that's supposed to be dangerous by the drop. He tries to take in as much of the cavern as he can from where he is, particularly its height and whether it is natural, worked, or a bit of both. (If knowledge of nature applies here, he has a 29, and is a druid.)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 162/171 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 7:35:59 PM
Panzer, recognizing the everburning torches and their intrinsic vale pulls each one from it's sconce as he passes them, shoving them in his backpack as he goes. At first he thinks the pool is another puddle of red slime and he shrieks in an unmanly way when he sees it. Then this dude rises out of it and he is pretty sure that it isn't more red slime. He is quite relived at this conclusion. He listens to what the guy has to say and figures there will be a fight, sooner or later. He still doesn't wan to touch that red stuff, so he shifts his grip so both knives are in one hand and he pulls out a potion. (potion of fly)
" Um, I don't know enough of whats going on here to accurately answer your question sir. I'm not looking to die, quite the opposite really. But from what I can tell, you are the fella experimenting on the folks in the town out there, sucking the life force out of them and making them zombie-like. I find that to be most unsatisfactory and if that is the eternal life you offer, you best hope it stays in you better than normal life does."
" Request permission to make this guy no longer living...."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+22=34 ;
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 8:45:45 PM
(Know[Arcana]: 34

Asimov says, "We've come seeking the healer and to free the nearby village from their strange haze. However I do have a question as to just what your quest is, what are seekers and how are you able to literally bathe in Woldsblood."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 10:51:08 AM
Tsak walked thru the opened door and along the twisty corridor with Panzer. When the mad guy emerges from the pool of, whatever that is, he draws his sword from its sheath. Various sounds from behind tell him he's not the only one doing that as the Petals prepare for... a bloodbath! Then Ayotnom starts talking to the madman.
Tsak eyes the cave around him, wonders when the prisoners are gonna break free and attack them, and whether he should circle and flank or charge straight at the bloke. He decides on charge, but waits to see where talking gets them, because that always works so well.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:4 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+7=12
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 11:18:11 AM
"Petals, lets get out of fireball and lightning bolt position please. Standing in a hallway is a bad start if this goes south."

Falco slips into the room as Panzer and Ayotnom talk and addresses the figure as well. "These seem like stark choices. I am not interested in immortality personally, at some point it would get old I fear but the other choice by its nature is eventual death. Are you trying to heal these people? That would really change what is happening her." {Diplomacy: 12}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|23/18/13/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 3:05:37 PM
Mak's sword vanished into his magic glove(Free action) as his now free hand reached back and plucked two arrows from his quiver. In just a fraction of time he had his bow loaded and ready to fire at the man.

"We've come to set these people free." Mak told the man, knowing full well he'd be starting a fight.

JonS Co-DM - "The Final Door"
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 3:35:03 PM
OOC: I just got hit with some shocking news, it'll be later today for my response back =(

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 7:26:04 PM
Kiwina draws his rod and it reshapes itself into a longspear at a thought.

As Kiwina prepares to go into battle, the air shimmers with an ethereal energy, and three ghostly figures materialize beside Kiwina. Each figure is distinct, radiating a ghostly luminescence and carrying the presence of family spirits. Grandfather embodies the wisdom and strength of Kiwina's ancestral lineage. His ghostly visage reflects the resilience and knowledge accumulated over generations. Auntie has a nurturing and protective aura. Her presence suggests a watchful guardian, ready to shield Kiwina from harm. Cousin adds a dynamic and youthful energy to the trio. Cousin exudes a sense of agility and determination. These spectral figures hover around Kiwina, their ghostly forms moving in tandem with his motions.

Too bad he's at the back of the party and not a source of inspiration for those fortunate enough to witness the supernatural alliance in preparation for battle.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 31; Touch 23; Flat 22 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 8:27:38 PM
If Asimov is aware of Kiwina's action he casts extended shield on himself (OOC: checking in)

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern" Chain Lightning damage: 14d6=42 ; Fireball Damage: 10d6=35 ;
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 8:50:29 PM
Elyas wonders if the red liquid is Woldsblood, then prepares to fight as the old man rises up out of the liquid

Beech stands in awe of the chamber before he and his friends

Kiwina appraises the chamber with “Nature’s” eye. The chamber is natural, however, it was likely summoned here, due to the slowly dying trees, which are more suited to being outdoors. What little is man-touched, is near the glowing disc at the end of the stream of liquid

Panzer, not trusting the old guy who just rose from the red liquid (not red slimes), and prepares to drink a potion as he shares his reply with the old guy, essentially, ”I don’t plan on dying today, but killing you I can do.”

Ayotnom calls out that the group is "seeking a healer to aid in helping the nearby village.” This is followed up by an incredulous question, "What are Seekers, and how can you bathe in that Woldsblood?”

Tsak draws his weapon, as does several of his companions. He is waiting to see how the conversations go before charging into combat

Falco, urges his compnaions "get out of fireball and lightning bolt positions” Falco throws in his two coppers, asking/stating, ”these are stark choices, and I’m not interested in being immortal.” He then adds a question, ”Are you trying to heal these people?”

Mak swaps out sword for bow, and adds ”We’re here to free these people!”

The Old Man laughs, then casts two spells in rapid succession – A stream of lightning crackles from his right hand. It breaks into several streams as it slams into: Mak first, then another hits Tsak, Panzer, Falco, and lastly Ayotnom

REF Save DC: 27 (For Mak) DC 25 (for the others) Highlight to display spoiler: { If you save, you only take half damage }

As he swings his left out, a small blob of fire rapidly accelerates and slams into the floor at Mak’s feet

A fireball blooms, catching Mak, Panzer, Tsak, and Falco in the blast radius
REF Save DC: 27 Highlight to display spoiler: { If you save, you only take half damage }

Lastly, all the cages open, all the creatures inside begin heading towards the party, some move rapidly, seeing the party as a meal, others move more slowly, almost like they don’t want to walk, but are being forced to

Updated Map

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 9:31:31 PM
Beech, casts Haste.... Catching from Falco to himself and everyone in between in the effect. Staying where he is located, he guesses is his best option....
"Panzer, have at it...."

Spells in effect:
Haste: 13 rounds

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 85/171 ) Character Sheet d20+12=15 ; d20+12=21 ;
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 9:59:52 PM
Reflex vs chain lightning 15 fails
Reflex vs Fireball 21 fail
Panzer grits his teeth as the two damage spells wash over him. When the smoke clears he downs the potion and feels the familiar magic of the haste spell fill his veins with speed while the potion makes him lighter than air.
Panzer leaps forward and leaves the ground, matching the figure's height above the red goo. He flies behind the old man to help give anyone else that can reach him flanking. He has heard words thrown around but he still doesn't know what this red stuff is but he is staying clear of it nonetheless.

Dashboard
Haste 1/13 rounds used. New AC is AC 30 for the haste +1 to hit and +1 to reflex saves +30 feet of movement.

Mak(JamesM)(59/136)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|23/18/13/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) d20+13=16 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+23=30 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+13=23 ; d8+7=10 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=15 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2024 9:30:46 AM
"By Pantheons bald head that stung!" Mak exclaimed as first the lightning bolt shot through him followed by the explosion of fire. He gritted his teeth and drew the bow, firing four arrows at the man in the pool.

"A little help!" Mak called out.

OOC:
Mak - Idiot Fireball Thrower, Roll 30 (MS), 30, 23. Damage 22(MS), 12, 15 hp.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 35/94 Channel 6/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:3 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+15=17 ; d20+19=27 ; 6d6=18 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2024 9:49:16 AM
{Reflex vs Lightning: 17 Fail} {Reflex vs Fireball + HeroPoint= 27}

I "OUCH!!!! Son of a biscuit! I did suggest spreading out."

Falco screams as first lightning and then fire batter his feathered body and it is only with supreme effort that he does not take the full impact of both. Seeing the cages open he moves between Mak and Tsak and calls on the Warper-sar to heal as much of the party as he can.

{Channel for 18 - Misses Panzer, sorry}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 88/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Hastened d20+14=30 ; d20+14=18 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2024 10:55:50 AM
(RefSave vs Lightning=30 Pass+Evasion=nil dmg, RefSave vs fireball=18 Fail=35 dmg)

Tsak sidesteps the lightning straight into the fireball then not knowing whether he's brave or stupid he moves out in front of Mak and Falco trying to distract the mongrel mage. He doesn't want to have to fight the townspeople so hopes someone will come up with something to knock this guy sideways in a hurry.

Is that all you've got? Call yourself a mage, my grandmother throws bigger fireballs than that!

Tsak prepares to defend the ground in front of the party from the advancing villagers.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+19=23 ; d6+4=7 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2024 10:59:53 AM
Elyas is about to fire off a haste spell, but Beech beats hi to it. instead elyas focuses his efforts on crowd control. He casts a Black tentacles covering a large portion of the closer mob of people running at them.

the tentacles grab at everything inside the area (grey on the map), with a CMB of 24. anything that is grappled by that will take 7 damage. the CMD to escape the grapple is 29.

then he uses his rod to quick cast another spell, putting a Stinking Cloud over the other mob of people.
DC 21 fort save for every person in the cloud (green), or become nauseated for as long as thye are in the cloud plus 1d4+1 rounds after they leave.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2/2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 2/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)

On Party

Summon

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' 7d6=25 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2024 8:11:39 PM
Kiwina moves forward and. . . calls a flame strike down on the figure in the pool.

This causes up to 25 points of damage, half fire and half divine.

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Spells copied from 23-Jan-2024 post --

Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+14=26 ; d20+15=30 ; d8+3=10 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2024 8:39:20 PM
(26 vs DC 25 Reflex Save + evasion = no damage)

Ayotnom's monk training kicks in and he completely dodges the electric bolt.

He then moves forward and flings his rapier at the guy in the wold's blood using hand of the apprentice.

30 vs AC; 10 Damage

Spells in effect:
Extended Mage Armor - +4 AC
Extended Shield - +4 shield to AC - 12 minutes

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern" d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; Strand Tentcales vs Panzer: d20+10=16 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=19 ; Crit Chance: d20+10=28 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2024 10:29:55 PM
Beech starts the rounds off by enhancing all his friends with a haste spell

Elyas steps up the magic game, and conjures both black tentacles and stinky gas to subdue the enemies that are charging the party –

Tsak makes it out of the lightning bolt and gets flamed. Moving forward he encounters something unpleasant – DC 25 WILL Save Highlight to display spoiler: { If you save nothing happens other than being this close to the dude the air feels oppressive. If you fail, then you are frightened for 18 rounds }

Kiwina moves up and summons a column of holy fire which washes over the figure standing in the pool
Please read DC 25 WILL Save Highlight to display spoiler: { If you save nothing happens other than being this close to the dude the air feels oppressive. If you fail, then you are frightened for 18 rounds }
DM question Highlight to display spoiler: { would you please make a Caster Check – D20 + your caster level – thanks }

Panzer downs a potion and begins to feel lighter than air, then he gets enhanced by the haste spell. Using these buffs to his advantage, he speedily flies behind the Old Man
Please read DC 25 WILL Save Highlight to display spoiler: { If you save nothing happens other than being this close to the dude the air feels oppressive. If you fail, then you are frightened for 18 rounds }

Mak fires off four arrows in rapid succession – the first three hit, the last passes the Old Man and lands in the water with a hiss as it sinks. The Old Man’s expression changes from laughter, to being PO’d

Ayotnom throws his rapier at the Old Man, which strikes him – he looks even more PO’d, if that’s possibile

Old Man – Floats forward, hovering a few inches above the red liquid and creates a cone shimmering colors, each PC gets hit by a beam of color: DC31 checks – see results below

Which catches:

Ayotnom in an Orange Beam of Light Highlight to display spoiler: { you take 40 points of Acid damage, or make a REF save for half using the above DC }

Tsak in a Green Beam of Light Highlight to display spoiler: { You get blasted by poison – make a FORT with the above DC – if you succeed you feel sick, if you fail, you drop to zero HP }

Kiwina gets hit by an Indigo Beam of Light – Highlight to display spoiler: { Make a WILL save with the DC above, if you fail … you suffer from a continuous confusion effect, as the spell. If you save, then your mind is strong enough to shrug the effects of the spell off }

Several creatures from the Stinking Cloud bum rush Ayotnom and attack, but are unable to land any blows this turn

One creature makes it away from the upper end of the Black Tentacles this round, while another bunch make it away from the bottom part

The one creature moves to where Mak is, but isn’t able to attack this round

One “thing” rises up out of the pool of red liquid behind Panzer, attacking him with six strand-like tentacles from its' body – 2 of the 6 tentacles strike the wily Badgerfolk – Read this first Highlight to display spoiler: { A huge eye opens in this conical creature’s front, just above a toothy mouth. Long strands of fibrous material whip from its sides. The eyes are looking at you, hungrily }

Attacks Highlight to display spoiler: { make 7 DC 25 FORT saves please – denote which is for a critical hit, thanks and sorry }

And one more Highlight to display spoiler: { Please make 7 DC 20 Will saves or be dazed for one round, and possibly have other stuff happen }

OOC: And now I have a headache from everything I just had to figure out ... there's a bottle of mead and chinese food with my name on it calling my name

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 85/171 ) Character Sheet d20+19=24 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=25 ;
Friday February 9th, 2024 12:03:37 AM
will save dc 25 Panzer uses a hero point before this roll to add +8 and fails by 1 anyway, so frightened
Will save dc 15 (1/round) 25 ...pass
Fort Saves DC 25 (6)28,29,30,30,36,25 ...all pass
Fort save DC25 (vs crit) 33 ...pass
Will save DC 20(7) 24,20,23,15,20,20,25... 1 fail, Panzer is dazed and does nothing. Does this mean he falls in the Woldsblood?
Panzer sees what look like 2 ropers form from the Red Goo and they each try to molest him with all 6 of their tentacles. Dodge as he might 7 out of 12 hit him and he goes slack jawed.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday February 9th, 2024 12:36:15 AM
Could you please, move the old man, since he moved away from Panzer, and indicate the creatures that rose up and attacked him so I can target spells please.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 0/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Hastened, Frightened, Poisoned d20+7=18 ; d20+13=28 ;
Friday February 9th, 2024 7:09:36 AM
(WillSave vs Fright =18 Fail, FortSave vs Poison = 28 Fail)

As Tsak moves toward the old man floating above the pool of red liquid the hairs on his arms rise, there's a tingling at the back of his scalp and the very primal parts of his being seem to take over. He jolts to a stop and only just quelches a cry of fear. Rooted to the spot he perceives his recklessness as an utter folly. A dire dread works its way up his spine.
GREEN LIGHT, his head spins, his legs give way and he collapses to his knees all strength gone.

strewth he groans, before falling flat on his face.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 85/171 ) Character Sheet
Friday February 9th, 2024 7:17:11 AM
OOC
Um, I am dumb,. Panzer is a fighter with Bravery 3. He makes the frightened save, so he is just dazed. Please disregard the DM only post. This one can be erased too. sorry it was late and my brain was hurt from all those saves.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=22 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+7=23 ; d100=96 ; d20+15=30 ; d8+5=8 ;
Friday February 9th, 2024 9:32:22 AM
1st Will save = 22 --> fail vs DC 25
2nd Will save = 26 --> fail vs DC 31
Kiwina's legacy item can give him spell resistance but this was not active
Caster check = 23

Kiwina is frightened and confused.

A frightened creature flees from the source of its fear as best it can.
A confused creature is mentally befuddled and cannot act normally. % roll = 96, attack nearest creature

Kiwina's movement rate is 50', and fleeing as best he can would entail trying to return to the surface, which will take him out of this fight. If the confusion makes him stop and fight along the way, then his longspear attack hits AC 30 for 8 damage. His position on the map reflects full movement away.

Mak(JamesM)(77/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|24/19/14/-(RS)/24(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,H,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) d20+24=25 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+14=15 ; d8+7=11 ; d8+7=9 ;
Friday February 9th, 2024 9:40:31 AM
The chaos of combat rose up around Mak as he focused on the old man and released 5 arrows in quick succession. The first two, fired together as a single shot, went in odd directions in Mak's haste (roll 25, but 1 on the die..ugh). The second and third shot struck home but the final shot missed again as Mak's fingers gripped the arrow incorrectly and the arow split in two as it came off the string.

OOC:
Mak - Old Man, Roll 25(Manyshot but 1 on the die), 37(Haste), 30, 15(Another fumble). Miss, Hit, Hit, Miss. Damage 11+9=20 hp.

Two fumbles in the same round. The dice roller continues to hate me.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 35/94 Channel 5/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:3 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+16=30 ; 5d8+14=37 ;
Friday February 9th, 2024 10:18:51 AM
{Will Save: 37 - In case I step in range of fear.)

Seeing the flurry of spells being cast at his companions Falco prays to the Warper-sar quietly. "Grant me power to help my team. Take his sight!!"

{Cast Blindness DC21 FORT or blind- 30 to overcome spell resistance}

As he casts he sees Tsak fall he gasps. "I need more. I need more now to!" He prays as fast and desperately as he can to cast a second spell. {Hero Point for extra action}

{Breath of Life on Tsak +37hp}

Wounded and exhausted he is not sure how much more he will be able to do.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Mak(JamesM)(77/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/11+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+18=21 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+8=10 ; d8+15=21 ; d8+15=20 ; d8+15=18 ;
Friday February 9th, 2024 10:36:20 AM
OOC: Burning a hero point to act first in the next round.

Mak dug deep and loaded his bow again before he was attacked by the villager.

OOC:
Mak - Old Man, Roll 21(Manyshot), 22(Haste), 20(Rapid Shot), 14(Fumble), 10. ?, ?, ?, miss, miss. Damage: 21, 20, 18.

So far that's 9 rolls and three fumbles over two rounds.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+19=23 ; d20+19=24 ; d6+4=5 ; d20+16=30 ; 14d6=45 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+16=24 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=12 ;
Friday February 9th, 2024 11:16:33 AM
At the start of Elyas' turn the black tentacles continue to writhe and snap at the creatures inside the area.
(sorry, double clicked the roll. disregard the second one)
The tentacles grapple with a CMB roll of 23. this gets a +5 against anything that was already grappled. Reposting for ease of use, the DC to escape a grapple in the tentacles is 29.
those that were grappled take 5 damage

Elyas moves over to the left a bit to get a clear line of fire on the scary man
He pulls out a small glass bead and a pile of pins. the pins start dancing around the bead and then lightning forks from each bead to a different enemy in the room.
[Casting Chain Lightning. The old man in the blood is the primary target. The 14 secondary targets are all marked with blue on their cells. the old Man needs a DC 26 reflex save for half damage. each other enemy hit needs a DC 24 save.
Caster level check vs the primary target = 30 (includes the bonus for spell penetration)
Damage = 45 electric damage

Then, using the rod, Elyas quickly switches to fire, blasting off 3 scorching rays, all at the old man.
(in the dice roller I am doing 3 to hits, then 3 SR checks. I think you roll each for SR, but I'm not sure)
26 vs Touch AC SR 34, 11 fire damage
14 vs Touch AC SR 33, 16 fire damage
17 vs Touch AC SR 24, 12 fire damage

"you wanna rumble with fire and lightning eh? two can play that game. or three or four... we have a lot of fire around here."

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 1/2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)

On Party

Summon

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern"
Friday February 9th, 2024 9:40:58 PM
OOC: Ok, I fixed the goofy cone of cold thing, took me a minute to figure that out. Modifying stuff on these GoogleDoc Maps isn't as easy as normal Excel lol. I mispoke about there being two critters on Panzer, there is only one ... I've added it, and moved the Old Man, he only moved about 10' just to make sure he caught as many of you as he could in his spell. And for some "blonde or old or both" reason, i was calculating the squares as 10' not 5' ... I'll adjust stuff on tonight's post

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern" Panzer Stuff: d3=3 ; Kiwina Check: d100=5 ; Old Man Save: d20+10=24 ; Old Man CL save: d20+13=14 ; Chained Lightning Saves: d20+6=13 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=9 ;
Friday February 9th, 2024 10:55:12 PM
OOC: The Extra d20+13 rolls, were for saves I thought he got against Scorching Ray, but he didn't

Any letter in Red, is dead, for some, that's dead again, for others, not

So amongst the fury of spells going off, being rushed by ugly creatures, and having an Old Man laugh and try to kill everyone, anyone with the big circle, please read this Highlight to display spoiler: { Anyone within 30' of the pool must make a DC 15 Will save each round or be dazed for that round. }, and please read this as well Highlight to display spoiler: { Anyone within 30' of the Old Man must make a DC 21 or be frightened for 18 rounds - if it counts as something, this is a mind-affecting fear effect. }

Panzer, while preparing to attack an old defenseless human in the back, gets caught in some weird and wild stuff: Firstly, he gets a dazed expression on his face once he’s above the pool and behind the old man. Then this big, Woldsblood covered thing rises up behind him and slams him with two out of 6 tentacles.
Highlight to display spoiler: { You’re dazed this round, but being splashed by the Woldsblood comes with its own cost, you lose 3 points of Wisdom and Constitution. A small voice in the back of your head whispers Come, slip free of the bonds of life, come float with ussssssssssss}

Tsak gets hit by the green beam, and drops to the floor as a result, not moving Highlight to display spoiler: { As you hit the floor, Falco hits you with Breath of Life for 37 health }

Kiwina gets hit by the indigo beam of light, yells, turns tail, and run’s for his life

Falco prays for the Old Man to lose his sight … but nothing seems to happen Highlight to display spoiler: { You overcame his spell resistance, and he came close to being blinded }

Mak, unhappy with the shenanigans going on, fires off five arrows at the old guy … all of which miss the Old Guy, which makes him smile again

Elyas – fights cold, fire, and electricity, with fire and electricity of his own:
Elyas creates an explosive bout of chained lightning, which the Old Man brushes off, but then gets caught by one of the three rays of fire Elyas created, and the Old Man gets his PO’d expression back

Beech/Ayotnom – cause I’m slow, take your actions for the round, then I’ll figure out what the Old Guy and his friends will do, at least the ones still moving

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 37/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Hastened, Frightened 18, Poisoned
Saturday February 10th, 2024 1:01:38 AM
A wave of warm comfort rolls over Tsak and he regains feeling in his extremities. His head is still buzzing, his stomach is flip-flopping all over the place and his mind contains only one thought - RUN!

He scrambles to all fours, spins on a dime and then takes off like he's been shot from an arrow back out the way he came in.

(OOC I couldn't take the old T off the map as its underneath another shape - Tsak's current position is in the entry/exit corridor trying to catch Kiwina :))

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=29 ; d8+2=10 ; 2d6=7 ; d20+13=23 ; 13d6=38 ;
Saturday February 10th, 2024 1:48:21 AM
Beech, licks his finger tips, pulls an arrow from the quiver and casts his spell.....
He begins casting, and adds in empowering it as well.... He lets the frost develop at the arrow point and looses it towards the old man.... (adding +8 to hit)
The Arrow when it hits, releases the spell with the effect going towards the east, 60' cone, because it was a Empowered Cone of Cold. The Cold pulses out and hits an awful lot of villagers too......
"Panzer, be right with you, what number ticket are you holding?"

Hit AC 29 Arrow damage 10 + 7 Holy damage::: Spell Resistance check 23, Damage 56 Cold
(starting at old man, the square behind him, then diagonally northeast & southeast in a 60' cone, the third side is wonky, but don't think it'll matter)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d100=91 ;
Saturday February 10th, 2024 12:34:48 PM
Kiwina's confusion % this round of 91 still indicates fighting, so. . . at least he's not attacking himself. When he gets to act normally, we'll try spending a hero point to get another save on the fear effect. Until the, he's off the map.

Round 2 of fear/confusion

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+22=38 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+15=22 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+15=35 ;
Saturday February 10th, 2024 12:49:37 PM
Last Round:
Ayotnom heroically dodges the acid like he dodged the lightning last time. (OOC: used hero point for +8 = 38 = success + evasion for no damage from Reflex save based area effect)

Will to avoid dazing: 19
Will to avoid fear: 33 (OOC: for that fear effect if you resist it are you immune or do you have to roll each round; some fear effects only work the first time encountered)

Acrobatics 26

Ayotnom tumbles away from the creatures and then flings his rapier at the flying man again using hand of the apprentice so it returns back

22 vs AC; 4 damage

This Round:

21 vs Dazing
35 vs Fear

Ayotnom takes a 5 foot step, then casts Fly on himself

Active Effects:
Fly - 60 foot fly speed
Mage Armor + 4 AC
Shield +4 shield AC; magic missile immunity

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 71/155 ) Character Sheet d20+21=22 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=36 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+18=34 ; d3+16=17 ; d3+16=18 ; d6=1 ; d4+15=16 ;
Saturday February 10th, 2024 5:58:44 PM

not stunned, Panzer turns around and deals with his new roper problem,
main hand 1 hits AC 22 miss
Haste His AC 24 miss
Off hand 1 Hits AC 36 confirms to 39 for 35 damage +1 cold damage ( magic adamantine)
Main hand 2 hits AC 24 miss
off hand 2 hits AC 19 miss
Main hand 3 hits AC 19 miss
Offhand 3 hits AC 20 miss
Bite hits AC 34 for 16 damage
(pretty sure the rest miss)

Panzer
Haste 2/13 rounds used
fly 2/50 rounds used
Panzer loses 3 constitution and 3 wisdom resulting in -1 fort and -1 will and 14 hit points

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 71/155 ) Character Sheet d20+14=27 ;
Saturday February 10th, 2024 6:06:36 PM
will save vs fear 27 saves

Mak(JamesM)(77/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/11+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+4=8 ; d20+6=19 ;
Monday February 12th, 2024 9:22:57 AM
Images of the old man and what he might do to Mak rose up in the warriors mind and those images overwhelmed his senses. Not only was he frightened out of his mind, he was dazed as well. He'd have run away, teleported, or something else, but his mind couldn't grasp those concepts enough to act on it.

OOC: Dazed and Frightened. Dazed - Can't take any actions, including running away.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+14=24 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=25 ; 4d6=7 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=14 ;
Monday February 12th, 2024 11:19:45 AM
Elyas is surprised when the lightning doesn't seem to do anything to the man. is he able to tell if it was because the guy dodged the blast or if he was immune?
[ooc as a player i see on the GM post that there was a natural one on 'old man CL save' so I'm assuming immunity, but would Elyas be able to tell that?]
The aura of the pool tickles at Elyas' mind but he resists it (Will = 24)

Elyas retreats back into the hallway a bit, then fires off one more quickened scorching ray. He then starts casting a spell.
against the old man
26 vs touch, SR 32, 7 damage
28 vs touch SR 31, 15 damage
27 vs touch SR 25, 14 damage

[ooc: one more request, can we get the map link posted at the end of GM posts again? it's a lot easier to get to the map if it is on most or all of the posts. thank you!]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0/2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)

On Party

Summon

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 35/94 Channel 5/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+21=24 ; d20+14=34 ; 12d6=43 ; d20+14=34 ;
Monday February 12th, 2024 11:43:38 AM
{ooc: I moved Task for you}

{Will 24}

"One more try at this please Warper-Sar, he doesn't scare me, TAKE HIS SITE!!" (Again a DC21 Fort save - Spell Resistance 34 - can I use a hero point to increase the DC somehow? If so I do.}

He looks around. "I need to do more. Please Warper-sar make me act fast again! Burn this bum!"

{Flame Strike: 34 Damage 1/2 Fire and 1/2 Devine - Spell Resistance 34 - Used yet another Hero Point}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern" Old Man saving throw: d20+10=14 ; Spell Resiatance check: d20+18=30 ; Bite: d20+20=25 ; Tentacle 'touch attacks': d20+10=19 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=12 ; d6=1 ; d3=1 ; V1 to hit: d20+8=19 ; V2 to hit: d20+8=15 ; V3 to hit: d20+8=26 ; V4 to hit: d20+8=15 ; V1 damage: d4+7=8 ; V3 damage: d4+7=9 ;
Monday February 12th, 2024 7:45:42 PM
So just a reminder, any letters in red means that target is dead, for the moment, at least, this includes the villagers that the party was supposed to be saving.

And I’m adding this in here to make things a little easier on saving throw rolls:
30’ Within the Woldsblood – DC 15 WILL save or be dazed for a round
Touching or getting splashed by the Woldsblood – DC 20 WILL save – this save has 2 effects we’ll discuss if anyone fails their throws … these two are save each time/round you’re within 30’ or get the ‘Blood on you

Old Guy – Anyone within a 60’ radius of him must make a DC 21 WILL Save of be affected by the Old Guy’s miasma If you make your save against this save, then you’re immune to his presence for 24hours

The healing provided to Tsak brings him back awake. Realizing he can move, the ranger turns and runs after Kiwina

Kiwina stops his run, angry and pissed off, but not finding anyone or thing to take his rage out on, he waits for one to appear

Beech draws an arrow, empowers it with a spell, and lets it fly, it slams into the Old Man. The explosion of cold and ice that washes over him and spreads to his minions seems to have no effect on the Old Man

Ayotnom [currently immune to the Old Guy’s bad mojo] – using some AWESOME displays of acrobatics, Ayotnom is able to avoid the acid damage he would have taken. In retaliation, he throws his rapier at the Old Guy who grins as the blade whizzes by him (Ayotnom is now flying)

Panzer, not liking the Blood covered Roper lashes out at it with his weapons, hitting twice, which seems to upset the Roper as it growls at the Badgerkin

Mak, appears frozen in place, unable to make a plan to move, run, attack, or curl into a ball and cry

Elyas, surprised that the lightning didn’t faze the Old Man wracks his brain for a reason why – Know: Religion DC28 Highlight to display spoiler: { If you make it, then you recognize this Old Man is a Lich, and is invulnerable to specific “elements” such as electrical and cold damage, as many other Undead are }

Falco, calling out to the Warper-Sar, requests that the Old Man’s sight is taken away, and then calls down holy fire upon the Old Man

The Old Guy who yells in some infernal language – claps his hands and pushes outwards … a cone of exhaustion strikes – Ayotnom, Falco?, Elyas?, and the Archer avatar Highlight to display spoiler: {there is no saving throw for this, but there is Spell Resistance, and he rolled to overcome SR of 30 - An exhausted character moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.}

Unhappy Roper vs Raging Badgerkin – In this corner, we have Panzer the Brawler – tearing through his enemies like a hot knife through butter. In the other corner we have Robbie the Roper, who enjoys long walks on the beach, and eating his enemies …

While it tries to smack Panzer with its tentacles, it lunges at him, trying to bite him – the bite misses the wily warrior, but the Roper is able to smack Panzer with one of its 6 tentacles Highlight to display spoiler: { DC 25 poison save, or lose 1 point of STR} Because of the ‘Blood Highlight to display spoiler: { Make a DC 20 Will save, or be dazed for a round and lose another point of Wis and Con }

Falco gets bum rushed by 4 Wights, whom all seem intent on eating the tasty looking owlfolk – getting hit twice [17 damage] Highlight to display spoiler: { Make 2 DC 18 FORT saves please – if you fail, you lose a level per each failed save }

The three people who were puking their guts up, stumble out of the cloud, and collapse on the floor, trying to catch their breath. The other 4 figures on that side of the room, all move lower and closer to the portal and stream.

Nothing is moving in the Tentacles. There are 3 figures in the lower cage who barely escaped the cone of cold. They are all whimpering in fear

Updated Map

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d100=18 ; d20+13=14 ;
Monday February 12th, 2024 9:57:40 PM
(% = 18 --> act normally -->) Kiwina uses a hero point to try to break free of his fear. . . if the DM allows it.

Will save = 14, natural 1. I think he's still afraid. He only has one more hero point, too.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+13=22 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+8=22 ; d8+2=9 ; d8+2=10 ; d8+2=8 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=12 ;
Monday February 12th, 2024 11:01:29 PM
Beech, being 65' away is or isn't in the cone?
He does a quick sorting of spells... Decides against adding a spell, and looses 3 arrows at the monster thingy that's beating on Panzer. He rapid fires the first two arrows and adds an extra to follow up.

Arrow 1 AC 22 Damage 9 + 9 Holy
Arrow 2 AC 15 Damage 10 + 6 Holy
Arrow 3 AC 22 Damage 8 + 12 Holy

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+13=16 ; d20+31=32 ; d20+31=51 ; d20+10=15 ;
Monday February 12th, 2024 11:49:37 PM
Will Save 16 vs Woldsblood

Ayotnom uses another hero point to cast true strike, then flies forward over the Woldsblood and attempts to grapple the old man.

32 vs CMD of the old man(but nat 1) so using hero point to immediately re-roll the 1; has to take the new result = 51 vs old man's CMD

Assuming Ayotnom is now grappling the old man he calls out to the party, "I've got him in a grapple now what do I do now?"

Know: Religion - 15

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 57/155 ) Character Sheet d20+16=30 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=19 ;
Monday February 12th, 2024 11:57:27 PM
Fortitude save vs poison 30 saves
Will save vs dazed 12 fail Hero point to reroll 19 also fail

Panzer

Panzer
Haste 3/13 rounds used
fly 3/50 rounds used
Panzer has lost 4 constitution and 4 wisdom resulting in -2 fort and -2 will and 28 hit points

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP, 12 NL | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+13=29 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+16=24 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2024 9:47:59 AM
Elyas is hit by a wave of exhaustion and feels like it is now very hard to move or focus. luckily it doesn't stop his spell abilities, other than making it harder to hit with rays. as the spell hits him he realizes just what they are dealing with

Know Religion = 29, success!
"It's a lich! He's completely immune to cold and electricity, we need ot use something else! smash him with bludgeoning if you can..."

Elyas completes his spell and a huge Earth Elemental appears behind the Lich. it swings twice at him, hoping to take advantage of the grappled? monster
Power Attack Slam 16 to hit...
Second slam 17 to hit...

Elyas sees Kiwina running from the Lich, and feels the start of the same fear taking hold of him
[ooc, i think in the previous post it had said 30 feet which i wasn't in, now it says 60. so taking the save now. 20, using a hero point to make it 24 after the roll to succeed]

Elyas then casts another spell, attempting the same thing that got them out of a jam against a Beholder. he tries to turn the Lich into an inert statue
[cast flesh to stone against the old man, DC 23 Fort save. SR check = 24]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0/2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)

On Party

Summon
Earth Elemental AC 19 | 95/95 HP | DR 5/-

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 5/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20=9 ; d20=17 ; d20=14 ; d20=4
Tuesday February 13th, 2024 9:50:59 AM
{Already made save vs miasma}
{Fort Saves: 22 / 30 - Both Pass}

Exhausted Falco looks to see if his spell blinded the floating blood guy as he takes a tired step away from his attackers.. (Did he pass his Fort again?) He is bloody and beaten from the encounter he stumbles back a bit and casts heal on himself closing his wounds and clearing the exhaustion.. "Warper-sar keep me in this fight!"

Falco narrows his large eyes and focus on the old man ready to cast greater dispel magic as a counter spell. {Dispel Check 28}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (1/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Mak(JamesM)(77/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/11+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+4=15 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2024 4:21:20 PM
Mak rocked back on his heels, once more able to move, but was still frightened. He grabbed the hem of his cape and pulled it across himself as he vanished in a puff of smoke. DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Mak dimension doors 760 feet straight up as he attempts to escape to the surface.

DD:
If you arrive in a place that is already occupied by a solid body, you and each creature traveling with you take 1d6 points of damage and are shunted to a random open space on a suitable surface within 100 feet of the intended location.

If there is no free space within 100 feet, you and each creature traveling with you take an additional 2d6 points of damage and are shunted to a free space within 1,000 feet. If there is no free space within 1,000 feet, you and each creature traveling with you take an additional 4d6 points of damage and the spell simply fails.

}

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday February 13th, 2024 7:11:47 PM
Oh, yeah. This was round 3 of the fear effect.

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern" Harvey's Save: d20+7=15 ; GM Thinking: d6=6 ; d6=5 ; 4d6=12 ; d10+8=11 ; Bite: d20+20=40 ; d20+20=35 ; Bite Damage: 4d8=12 x2 = 24+11 = 35; Tent 1: d20+10=12 ; Tent 2: d20+10=16 ; Tent 3: d20+10=30 ; d20+10=26 ; [can't be crit], Tent 4: d20+10=19 ; Tent 5: d20+10=22 ; Tent 6: d20+10=20 ; Harvey's 4 Fort Saves: d20+11=30 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=12 ; d6=6 ; Falco Attack: d20+8=16 ; d3=1 ; d20+8=27 ; d4+7=9 ; Elyas attack: d20+8=20 ; d20+8=23 ; d4+7=9 ; d4+7=10 ;
Tuesday February 13th, 2024 11:59:17 PM
Ignore the D3 roll, my mouse hiccuped

Kiwina stops, like someone has thrown a bucket of ice water on him. Looking around he realizes that he is nowhere near his friends, and the battle they are facing

Beech, Highlight to display spoiler: { I don’t see you on the map, unless you’re the archer token … if he is further than 60’ from the old guy, then no he wasn’t affected } chooses to help Panzer this round, firing off several arrows at the roper. However, none of them hit the beastie, as it’s “skin” makes openings that the arrows pass through.

Ayotnom “charges” The Old Man. Seeing that he is about to be attacked, the Old Man opens his arms and wraps them around the Minotaur, as Ayotnom grabs him up in a big “hug.”

Know Religion Check Highlight to display spoiler: { Lich’s have some nasty powers that require skin to skin touch }

Highlight to display spoiler: { Ok, I need you to make a DC24 FORT save please }

Panzer gets an “ill” look on his face as the Woldsblood splashes on him, and appears to be daydreaming

Elyas, feeling the results of the spell the Old Man cast, calls, or probably yells out to his compatriots, "It's a lich! He's completely immune to cold and electricity, we need ot use something else! smash him with bludgeoning if you can..."

Elyas summons a friend to help deal with the Lich … and then attempts to turn the Lich into a lovely garden gnome statue – Elyas’s spell goes off, the Lich looks amused as it fails to impact him

Harvey the Earth Elemental: AC19, Touch 7, Flat 19 – HP: 95 – Harvey hauls off and attempts to punch the Lich, but both his attacks miss the wily Lich.

Harvey save vs Woldsblood: DC15 Will Save – he makes it, and isn’t affected by the reddish liquid

Falco moves back, out of range of the Lich’s miasma, and calls upon the Warper-sar to keep him in the fight – Falco also prepares to counter any spells coming from the Lich towards the party

Mak gets frightened, pulls his cape over himself and vanishes in a puff of smoke Highlight to display spoiler: { You pop back into reality 60’ above the ground. So you take no damage from the first 10’, then the next 10’ is non-lethal, leaving the last 40’ as “lethal damage” at least as I can tell from how Acrobatics works … so you’d take 5 points of non-lethal damage, followed by a lethal 12 damage … are you ok, do we need to call for the Clerics, hehehehehehehehe }

Tsak is still running away, not as fast as Kiwina

The Old Man gives Ayotnom a good squeeze, Highlight to display spoiler: { Please make a DC24 Fort save – and you take 11 points as damage, as the Lich seems to pull the heat from your body }

The Roper doesn’t seem fazed by the elemental – it attempts to eat, I mean bite Panzer again, then lashes out at Panzer with 2 tentacles, while the other 4 head for the Elemental

The Roper finds a tasty morsel and takes a chunk out of the Badgerkin Highlight to display spoiler: { It crit hit, you take 35 damage from the bite }. The Roper doesn’t connect with its tentacles on Panzer

Harvey, gets attacked by 4 tentacles: and all four hit him ... It shudders once as something has damaged him Highlight to display spoiler: { He lost 6 STR from the one tentacle that he failed the save on … so he’s now down to a 22 STR, so his Attack and Damage rolls drop by 2 as far as I can figure }

The Wights split up, 2 head for Falco, and 2 head for Elyas
Falco gets hit once: Highlight to display spoiler: { you take, 9 damage and then need to make a DC18 FORT save }

Elyas gets hit twice: Highlight to display spoiler: { you take 19 damage and need to make 2 DC18 FORT saves }

I got so excited to get this done in under and hour, and then forgot the map

Updated Map

The gold bird figure is Ayotnom, I couldn't find anything cool like your owlkin pic

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character 5d4+5=17 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 1:24:13 AM
Beech, sees them enter the hallway, but Panzer is still out there....
He gestures with his fingers and points... (casting Empowered Magic Missile at Roper)
"Be with you in a moment, please stay between me and them, it'll make it easier to cast...."

Magic Missile Damage 25 (empowered)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 22/155 ) Character Sheet d20+10=16 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=28 ; d20+21=28 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+21=36 ; d20+21=34 ; d3+21=24 ; d3+21=23 ; d6=3 ; d3+21=24 ; d6=1 ; d3+21=24 ; d3+21=22 ; d6=2 ; d20+15=19 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 2:35:56 AM
OOC
Stat damage is a -1 to hit, damage and saves per 2 points of damage . Since Str doesn't govern save the elemental is -3 to hit and -3 to damage. If you lose con you also lose 1 hp per level for each 2 points of con damage.
IC
Already made the lich fear save
DC 15 will save for being close to woldsblood 16 made, Panzer can act this round

Panzer gets bit, hard. Between the Chain Lightning, The Fireball and all of the damage to his Constitution he is a little wobbly. If the Roper dies now, he MIGHT be able to live through this. He has to because Ayotnom is now grappling the Lich and Falco and Elyas are getting mobbed by townspeople that look sort of undead and are clawing and biting them, They are going to need some help and alot of people seem to have been frightened by the fear aura. So yeah, this is not good.

Panzer redoubles his efforts to wipe out the Roper so he can deal with the Lich.
Main hand 1hits AC 41 and confirms to AC 28 for 47 damage + 3 lightning damage
Haste hits AC 28 for 24 damage +1 lightning damage
Off hand 1 hits AC 24 (hero point reroll at end of to hit rolls) hits AC 36 and confirms to AC 34 for 36 damage +2 cold damage
Main hand 2 hits AC 21
Off hand 2 hits AC 22
Main hand 3 hits AC 16
Off hand 3 hits AC 25
Bite Hits AC 23

Fly check to hover (DC 15) 19 made

Panzer
Haste 4/13 rounds used
fly 4/50 rounds used
Panzer has lost 4 constitution and 4 wisdom resulting in -2 fort save and -2 will save and 28 hit points from constitution loss

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 76/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=38 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=26 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 7:03:48 AM
Ayotnom heroically resists against whatever effect the lich had that required a save (used another hero point)

He then tries to pin the lich, heroically straining the hopefully pin the lich. 26 vs Flat CMD of the lich
(rolled 13 then used hero point to reroll and got a 26)

(OOC: pinned - A pinned creature is tightly bound and can take few actions. A pinned creature cannot move and is denied its Dexterity bonus. A pinned character also takes an additional –4 penalty to his Armor Class. A pinned creature is limited in the actions that it can take. A pinned creature can always attempt to free itself, usually through a combat maneuver check or Escape Artist check. A pinned creature can take verbal and mental actions, but cannot cast any spells that require a somatic or material component. A pinned character who attempts to cast a spell or use a spell-like ability must make a concentration check (DC 10 + grappler's CMB + spell level) or lose the spell. Pinned is a more severe version of grappled, and their effects do not stack; Ayotnom's CMB is +11)

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 5/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20=10 ; d20=1 ; d20=8 ; d20=6 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 10:55:26 AM
{Fort Save: 23}

Falco shakes off the effect of the undead again and tries to tumble though to get clear, failing to do so. {Acrobatics: 5} Knowing he might get hit he again prepares to cast Greater Dispel Magic if the old man casts a spell. He knows he will need to cast defensively if attacked and he loses his grip on the magic. {Cast Defensively: 22}

"Blast it all, this is bad."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 11+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (/01) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (1/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+10=14 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=27 ; 2d8+8=14 ; 2d8+8=20 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 11:34:34 AM
[ooc:I don't know how much damage Harvey the Elemental took, will update in my footer next round. he does have DR 5/-]

Elyas is attacked by the wights, and tries to fight off their effects on his body.
fort saves: 14 (hero point to make it a pass after roll, 2 remaining), 23

He realizes he can't stay here and still be helpful so he looks across the cavern and folds space between him and the far wall, stepping through the space with dimensional steps.

The huge elemental continues to try to attack the Lich, who is hopefully an easier target now that he is grappled and maybe pinned?
[OOC: note I completely forgot to add in my augment summoning bonuses to the elemental last round. so he should be +4 STR/CON because of that, which will make his total HP 115, and will make his net str -2 (which is a -1 to attack and damage)
2 slams against the lich, not power attacking this time to increase the odds of actually doing something.
31 to hit, 14 bludgeoning damage
27 to hit, 20 bludgeoning damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0/2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (255/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)

On Party

Summon
Earth Elemental AC 19 | 115/115 HP | DR 5/- -2 STR

Mak(JamesM)(65/136)|AC:26/16T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 30| Arrows/11+1 CLB|13/8/3/13(RS)/13(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3 d20+8=19 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 12:17:07 PM
DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Mak yelled out at the unexpected and sudden fall as he hit the ground prone. There, exhausted and barely able to move he lay breathing as his hand loosely held to his bow at his side. He was safe, but now that the fear effect was gone he was regretting his actions and hoped his friends would survive. While laying there and waiting for the exhaustion to pass he looked at the sky and tried to get his bearings. Which way back to the healers house?"}

OOC:
Survival +8, Roll 19.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d100=45 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 7:43:52 PM
(I'm assuming Kiwina's "bucket of ice water" cleared the confusion as well as the fear. If not, then he's 45 = babble incoherently. . .)

Kiwina heads towards the sounds he hears, making it about halfway back this round and considering how to prepare for action when he arrives.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+13=14 ; d20+13=22 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 11:32:28 PM
roll using a hero point to reroll
22

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern" d10+8=11 ; d4=4 ; d6=3 ; Wight 3 to hit: d20+8=22 ; Wight 4 to hit: d20+8=25 ; W3 damage: d4+7=8 ; W4 damage: d4+7=11 ; Wight 1 to hit: d20+8=28 ; d20+8=20 ; Wight 2 to hit: d20+8=28 ; d20+8=15 ; W1 damage (was a crit) d4+7=9 ; W2 damage: d4+7=8 ; Bite on Panzer: d20+20=28 ; Tentacle on Panzer: d20+10=26 ; Tentacle on Panzer: d20+10=16 ; Tentacle on Panzer: d20+10=27 ; Tentacle on Ayotnom: d20+10=25 ; Tentacle on Ayotnom: d20+10=28 ; Tentacle on Ayotnom: d20+10=21 ;
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 11:51:21 PM

Beech, seeing the wights headed his way, blasts the Roper with several enhanced magic missiles, which don’t seem to affect the Roper

Panzer assess the situation, and explodes into a fury of attacks on the Roper – with three strikes biting into the woldsblood covered beastie Highlight to display spoiler: { please make 3 DC 20 Will saves vs the Woldsblood effects } and Highlight to display spoiler: { Damn dude, Panzer is scary nasty … remind me not to piss him off =) } one more Highlight to display spoiler: { those voices in your head calling to you, they're getting louder, Come join us, come float with us, leave your body to rot and come with us }

Ayotnom holds the Lich tighter … however, that also means the Lich has a fairly good hold on him as well … Highlight to display spoiler: { Please make a DC 23 Fort save … as again, the lich seems to leech your heat and health away – you take 11 points of damage }

Falco tries to avoid getting eaten, but rolls into the Wights instead of away from them … he also has a spell prepared should something else come he and his friends way.

Tsak is still running away, but hears something coming towards him

Kiwina, having shaken off the effects of the spell is heading back to his friends, but can hear something running down the hall towards him

Mak, having yelled in pain from the fall looks up into the sky trying to figure out where he is Highlight to display spoiler: { I can’t find a map, so, from the position of the sun and clouds … you figure you’re west of the village, and your friends … and you figure you’re maybe 3 miles give or take from where you were in the cavern – I couldn’t find a map anywhere, so hopefully this works }

So the Lich is still smiling even though Ayotnom has him grappled in the air

The two wights on Falco see a meal soon to be eaten and both attack, and both beat on Falco Highlight to display spoiler: { Looks like 19 damage, and then make two DC 18 Fort saves please}

The two wights and their zombie friend all mob Beech, well, the wights attack, the zombie just looks happy to be here – Both Wights hit with solid blows Highlight to display spoiler: { Looks like 26 damage, and then make two DC 18 Fort saves please }

The Roper goes berserk, Biting and flailing at Panzer, and throwing a couple of tentacles at Ayotnom – but it isn’t able to hit anyone

Updated Map

OOC: Sorry Ben, I was hoping for clarification on the "pinned" issue ... so yes, you did fold space, I like that description ... and yes the elemental did hit the Lich twice...I'm fixing that now]

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 25/155 ) Character Sheet d20+10=16 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+15=20 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2024 12:17:43 AM
DC 15 will save, near Woldsblood 16 pass
3 DC 20 will saves for touching Woldsblood 22, 14,19pass, fail, fail making him dazed (let me know what else happes, probably con and wis loss)
Fly check to hover 20 pass
Panzer hears the voices and almost reaches out to them, but holds back knowing his companions need him.

Panzer
Haste 5/13 rounds used
fly 5/50 rounds used
Panzer has lost 4 constitution and 4 wisdom resulting in -2 fort save and -2 will save and 28 hit points from constitution loss

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+10=30 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+16=34 ; 28d6=88 ; 28d6=112 ; 5d6=20 ; 5d6=21 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=17 ; 2d8+12=21 ; 2d8+12=19 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2024 9:16:14 AM
[ooc: I don't see any mention in the GM post about Elays or the elemental's actions. Obviously Elyas did nothing but move away, but did the elemental hit the grappled lich?]

Elyas reorients himself and readies one of his big spells. this is getting rough and something needs ot be done right now!

He takes a deep breath and aims a lodestone from his component pouch, sprinkling a bit of dust on it and blowing. a thin green ray shoots out at the pinned lich
Disintigrate vs touch AC: 30! Natural 20!
Confirm the critical vs touch AC: 21
Spell Resistance.... 34!
Elyas almost yells in joy as the beam hits the lich (that was the best rolling I've had in a while!)
The Lich needs a DC 25 Fort save. on fail he will take full damage, on save he takes a smaller amount. because pinned removes Dex and has a -4 penalty to AC and it's a touch attack the crit should be confirmed, but just in case it has something that prevents crits I'll roll all 4 possibilities separately.
Fort failed: 88 damage
Additional damage if critical and fort failed: 112, total of 200 damage.
Fort saved: 20 damage
Fort saved and critical: 21, total of 41.

The big elemental keeps hitting the Lich if he's not a disintigrated pile of ash. otherwise he will smack the roper thing.
Back to power attacks with the large penalties to AC this guy has
2 slams
17 to hit, 21 damage
17 to hit, 19 damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0/2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (255/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)

On Party

Summon
Earth Elemental AC 19 | 115/115 HP | DR 5/- -2 STR

Mak(JamesM)(65/136)|AC:26/16T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 30| Arrows/11+1 CLB|13/8/3/13(RS)/13(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3
Thursday February 15th, 2024 9:28:49 AM
DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Mak lay upon the ground waiting for the exhaustion to pass.}

OOC: I've a feeling this post is going to get redundant soon.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 75/94 Channel 6/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20=11 ; d20=15 ; 6d6=22 ; 6d6=20 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2024 10:06:56 AM
{Fort Saves: 24 and 28}

Falco has just about had it with this fight. His companions have fled and he feels fairly helpless. He takes a small step as he looks at the wights and screams. "Go back to being dead!"

The power of the Warper-sar rushes out of him as he attempts to channel to harm them. {Channel Damage: 22 DC24} His head spins with effort but, if they are still up he calls on his heroic reserve again fo channel a 2nd time. {Channel Damage: 20 DC24 - I will subtract the Hero Point if used.}

{ooc: I think, with the 5ft step, this should get the litch as well.}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (1/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 25/143 ) Character Sheet
Thursday February 15th, 2024 2:11:38 PM
correcting max hp total for con loss.
Ya know, Panzer is within reach of your channel too Falco, con loss will likely reduce him to single digit hp this round

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d4=2 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+11=12 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2024 3:55:40 PM
(OOC: ignore the d4)

Ayotnom heroically resists the lich's ability then attempts to pin it again only to fail again (12 vs CMD)

(OOC: this freakin die roller)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday February 15th, 2024 7:37:56 PM
Hearing something heading his way, Kiwina stops and prepares with one use of his tattoo -- bull's strength. He also retrieves his weapon, and shifts it to be armed with a trident and light mace.

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Bull's strength 0/30 rounds

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern" d3=1 ; d3=3 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+26=45 ; Acrobatics roll for last rounds goof: d20+5=22 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2024 8:08:50 PM
The acrobatics check is from last round, as I forgot to roll for the Wight to try and get around Beech, as his right side looks exceptionally tasty

D3 rolls are/were for Panzer, next three are saves vs Falco's blast of positive energy

Ok ... Kiwina and Tsak run into each other ... this round they realize what's happened and hustle buns back to the battle ... if anything is left alive, y'all can act next round

Perception checks for Elyas, Ayotnom, Panzer, Falco, Beech - DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: { You realize Mak is missing }

Elyas, ready to end this battle, draws upon his highest level of magics, and fires off a thin green beam at the Lich, who was preparing to do something nasty, but instead turns into a glowing pile of ash

Ayotnom Highlight to display spoiler: { The Lich said, "Well Shit", then he's dust, and you hear something solid his the pool of Woldsblood beneath you }

Earth Elemental spins and attacks the Roper, but misses it twice

Falco releases a burst of positive energy, followed immediatley by a second burst. However, instead of healing, it destroys the two Wights that were trying to eat him ...

Mak, is doing Mak things =)

Beech makes his save against the Wight's unholy touch Highlight to display spoiler: { you only took 18 damage, not the 26 } ... and does???

Panzer seems to be hanging in midair Highlight to display spoiler: { if you use your flower, then you can take full actions, if you still have health after last round, you can still try to kill off the Roper as the Elemental missed it }

Once Beech and Panzer post their actions, I'll figure out what is left and trying to atatck or eat somebody

Updated Map

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 75/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+16=22 ; 10d6=34 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2024 8:51:13 PM
Beech uses a heroic effort to be sure to avoid the Wight. He winces as the creature gouges him. He backs up to give himself a bit of space and with a bit of quick math, casts an Empowered Fireball. (24,25/X,Y) it will catch all of the undead and only light the edges of Falco's tail feathers. (misses him)
"Sorry so close Falco, but at least I missed...."

Fireball : 34 + 17 = 51 damage DC 19 reflex

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 37/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened
Thursday February 15th, 2024 10:15:42 PM
(OOC I'm back - power and internet restored. Tsak will be making a re-appearance. What is the z1 next to Beech? I'll probably attack that! Will wait for Panzer and DM to post.)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 22/115 ) Character Sheet 3d8+14=21 ; d8=5 ; d20+21=31 ; d3+21=24 ;
Thursday February 15th, 2024 10:16:45 PM
For the missed Will saves Panzer sustains another loss to his Wisdom and Constitution. 4 more points. The resulting loss of Hit points from the Constitution loss render him unconscious. Then without warning a pin he wears on his cloak bursts into radiance and he is touched by Ma'ab's healing power (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VxnmdkPv4jwWWAXm9FG6DuRsmimU-8G58WjgcInvUc4/edit) healing 25 damage( the extra d8 was for the 1 in the 3d8 roll) This revives him in time to slash at the Roper 1 last time
Main hand hits AC 31 for 24 damage

Panzer
Haste 6/13 rounds used
fly 6/50 rounds used
Panzer has lost 8 constitution and 8 wisdom resulting in -4 fort save and -4 will save and 56 hit points from constitution loss

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 75/94 Channel 6/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Friday February 16th, 2024 10:33:12 AM
Falco sees Panzer start to fall and the magic the restores him immediately do its work. His mind aches from the strain of pulling so much power in a matter of twenty seconds and he looks around to see what needs help next.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (1/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Mak(JamesM)(65/136)|AC:26/16T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 30| Arrows/11+1 CLB|13/8/3/13(RS)/13(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3 d20+19=20 ;
Friday February 16th, 2024 11:09:47 AM
As Mak lay prone on the grass, staring up at the canopy of trees above, his breaths came in ragged gasps. The fall had taken a significant toll on his already battered body, inflaming his injured leg and bringing back the constant ache he had so far been free of, sapping what little strength remained within him. His calloused hands clenched the grass beneath him as he struggled to push himself up, his muscles protesting with every movement.

With a grunt of effort, Mak managed to roll onto his side, his unkempt hair falling across his sweat-drenched forehead. He reached for his bow, which lay nearby, its wood worn smooth from years of use. Using it as leverage, he slowly began to pull himself into a sitting position, his breath hitching in pain as he shifted his weight onto his wounded leg.

Once upright, Mak leaned heavily on his bow, his broad shoulders slumped with exhaustion. His clothing, already rumpled and disheveled, now clung to him damply, a testament to the exertion of the fall. Despite the discomfort etched into every line of his face, his eyes, weary though they were, still held a glimmer of determination.

Surveying his surroundings with a mixture of resignation and determination, Mak's gaze swept over the verdant expanse of the forest, taking in the dappling sunlight filtering through the leaves above. His senses, dulled by pain and the curse that weighed heavily upon him, strained to discern any signs of danger lurking amidst the tranquil beauty of the woodland. (Perception +19, Roll 20 - Another 1 from our terrible dice roller, that's 10 d20 rolls and 4 1's)

With a grimace, Mak pushed himself to his feet, his movements slow and labored. Each step sent a jolt of agony coursing through his weakened frame, but he gritted his teeth against the pain, refusing to succumb to weakness. Despite the odds stacked against him, the veteran's resolve remained unshakable, a testament to the indomitable spirit that had carried him through countless battles before.

As he stood amidst the towering trees, a lone figure battered and weary yet unbroken, Mak's grip tightened on his bow, his fingers tracing the worn grooves etched into its surface. Though the road ahead was fraught with peril and uncertainty, he knew that he would face it with the same stoic determination that had seen him through so many trials before. For Mak, he had a 3 mile trek through this wooded area before returning to the village, unless he was wrong in his estimation, then of course he'd find himself lost.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+22=24 ; d20+15=33 ; d8+3=5 ;
Friday February 16th, 2024 4:58:32 PM
Atotnom heroically tries to catch the item that fell off the liches body (Reflex: 24 - missed it by that much)

He then flings his rapier at the Roper using his hand of the apprentice ability (33 vs AC; 5 damage)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 37/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened d20+21=22 ;
Friday February 16th, 2024 7:57:44 PM
(Attack Z1=22 nat 1 d'oh)

Tsak storms back up the corridor. He passes Beech and spies a couple of villagers and something else. Z1! What's a z1, stupid name. Truth be told Tsak is feeling a little testy. Not his usual stoic self.
Drawing his sword he lashes out at the creature in front of him only to be tripped up by a nat1 hidden in the flagstones of the floor. Damn thing!

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+16=32 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=29 ; 2d8+8=18 ; 2d8+8=16 ;
Friday February 16th, 2024 8:35:05 PM
Elyas whoops in relief when the lich is turned to ash from his spell. there are still other enemies to deal with, but being down a lich is quite a good feeling.

perception = 32. then he notices Mak is missing. "Mak? Mak, where did you go?!" He isn't close enough to the others to ask if anyone has seen him. that will have to wait, there's still the big roper thing.

The roper seemed to not be bothered by spells previously and elyas doens't have the time to wonder if it was just the magic missiles or any spell. so he sticks with his specialty and starts another summon spell.

The elemental keeps flailing at the roper
32 to hit, 18 damage
34 to hit, 16 damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0/2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (255/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)

On Party

Summon
Earth Elemental AC 19 | 115/115 HP | DR 5/- -2 STR

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern" V1 REF Save: d20+6=16 ; V2 REF Save: d20+6=23 ; Z1 REF Save: d20+3=14 ; Wight attack: d20+8=9 ;
Friday February 16th, 2024 9:28:53 PM
Beech calculates where a "good" spot to fireball is, and the Zombie and one of the Wights go up in flames and end up piles of ask. The other Wight, is not happy, as it now has 3rd degree burns ...

Panzer - who appeared passed out or dead, has something flare to bright white and golden light, he immediately pops back up and attacks the Roper - and it turns to goo as it slides back into the pool of Woldsblood

The only remaining enemy at this point is the rather crispy, and smelly Wight who tries to eat Beech - it misses horribly

Falco looks around to see who might need his help

Mak, is doing cool Mak things, in some other location

Ayotnom tries to catch the falling object, but it slips through his fingers and disappears into the pool Highlight to display spoiler: { What you saw was a bone white dagger, there's a good chance it was completely made of bone }

Following the disasterous miss by the Wight, Tsak attempts to come to Beech's aid, but the floor suddenly attacks his ankle and his attack misses as he goes down to one knee

Elyas, having "destroyed" the Lich, looks around the battle. He watches as Panzer finishes off the Roper. The Earth Elemental goes calm as it waits directions now that its' two enemies are gone

Kiwina come around the corner following Tsak and watches as he "loses his footing" and drops to one knee ...

So Beech and Tsak have a damaged Wight in front of them. Kiwina is 30' give or take from Beech, Tsak, and the Wight

Panzer, Elyas, Ayotnom, and Falco are all close to the pool

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Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 22/115 ) Character Sheet d20+8=15 ; d20+23=42 ; d20+23=43 ; d3+21=22 ; d3+21=22 ; d6=6 ; d20+22=23 ;
Friday February 16th, 2024 11:10:43 PM
DC 15 save for being near woldsblood 15, pass
Hopped up on wisdom loss and thinking that any idea is a good idea at this point,Panzer turns and charges the Kentucky fried wight way up in the hallway. Really badly wounded and having nearly lost his mind and only saved by the gift from a Goddess he once met, charging into more battle seems like a perfectly plausible idea to the Badgerkin.

Charge attack hits AC 42 and confirms to AC 43 for 44 damage +6 lightning damage.

As his blade cuts the wight down he finally puts his feet back on the ground and stands there breathing heavily and looking around him like a wild animal looking for danger. He does not notice that Mak is missing, mostly due to the lost of wisdom.
Perception 23
a tic has now formed in Panzer's left eye. The eyebrow twitches randomly and rather violently

Panzer
Haste 7/13 rounds used
fly 7/50 rounds used
Panzer has lost 8 constitution and 8 wisdom resulting in -4 fort save and -4 will save and 56 hit points from constitution loss

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Friday February 16th, 2024 11:32:44 PM
Ayotnom reaches into his haversack and takes out his rope and his grappling hook and combines the 2. He then attempts to use them as a dredge to hook the dagger and bring it up. (OOC: What do I roll for this?)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Saturday February 17th, 2024 1:19:17 PM
Elyas sees that Ayotnom is trying to collect something that fell in the pool. in Terran he directs his elemental buddy to help grab any object in the pool that is touching the rock bottom.

He starts to make his way towards the portal at the south side of the room. he won't be able to do much to study it while the group is still in combat rounds, but he will start the process of detect magic for 3 rounds as long as no more enemies show up.

"That lich is probably not gone for good. we'll need to find its soul storage device which could be pretty hidden. no one saw any lich soul jars while we searched the house did they?"

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 75/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+14=28 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+14=22 ; 4d6+1=15 ; 4d6+1=8 ; 4d6+1=15 ;
Saturday February 17th, 2024 2:05:56 PM
if the Wraith is still standing, Beech points and unleashes a series of rays at it....

Casting Empowered Scorching Ray, after taking a 5' step back.

Ray 1 Hit Touch AC 28 Damage 22
Ray 2 Hit Touch AC 34 (crit confirm 30) Damage 24
Ray 3 Hit Touch AC 22 Damage 22

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 37/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened
Sunday February 18th, 2024 1:35:49 AM
Tsak attempts to adopt a heroic pose as his knee hits the deck, like he's just jumped from a great height or something. His brain races to catch up - Ding Dong the Lich is dead, for now, probably. What does a Lich jar look like anyway? Is it a jam jar with LICH written on? He looks at Panzer. Panzer looks wild man! His furr has patches missing and whats left is all pointing up in different directions. And his eyes! Touch of insanity there, definitely. Then Elyas' voice cuts thru - where's Mak. Tsak looks around, the dishevelled fighter is nowhere to be seen.
Anyone seen Mak? Did he fall in the lake? How can he possibly get lost in 1 room?

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+15=32 ; d8+6=14 ;
Sunday February 18th, 2024 6:37:02 PM
Kiwina sees Panzer and Tsak fighting a villager/wight -- one that he will also have to pass before he can return to the main room. As for the main room, it sounds as if things are rather chaotic out there.

Kiwina moves past the wight while attacking it using a spring attack. Still armed with a trident and light mace, he uses the trident for the attack. He strikes AC 32 for 14 damage with a magic weapon. Because this is a spring attack, the wight does not get an AoO.

Kiwina ends 50' from where he started, looking into the main cavern. Despite the activity going on there, what comes to mind is, "Mak in the lake? What -- did someone tell him it was a lake of beer?"

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Bull's strength 2/30 rounds

(Spells copied from 8-Feb-2024 post --)
Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 22/115 ) Character Sheet
Monday February 19th, 2024 2:28:12 AM
When he sees people near him Panzer holds up his hands and sort of shout-whispers " Heeeyyy, don't touch me man. Not 'til one a of the magicky finger wigglers uses that Prestodigits spell to make sure that there isn't any of that wold stuff blood on me. Gettin' splashed was bad, I saw things man, I heard things, like people I know are dead all telling me to swim with them in the blood. Don't take no chances. Let me get cleaned off first. I still got a few drops of my own blood in me, like maybe two or three."
As he says this he holds up like six fingers. If this were a tavern you would say he was over his limit for drinks, like maybe half a keg over his limit. But to the best of your knowledge he hasn't had a drop since the fight started. He wobbles on his feet, fighting gravity for control of his body, and the haste and fly just make it worse, making all of his movements exaggerated and clumsy.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 75/94 Channel 4/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH 6d6=21 ; 6d6=23 ; d20=12 ;
Monday February 19th, 2024 9:23:01 AM
{Will save 33 - with a +21 do i need to keep rolling?}

"Gather up team I need to get you patched up, clean up here and find that jerks phylactery. Panzer get over here, you need more then normal healing.

When the last enemy falls Falco gathers those he can and channels to heal them of some of the damage before taking larger stock.

{Channel 21 - Exactly average roll, love that)

{ooc: if we are out of combat.}

Falco channels a second time to close up as many wounds as he can ahnd then looks at Panzer and shakes his head.

"Very brave, hold still."

He looks for a clean area to touch and casts Heal on him. {+120hp and clears up a lot of conditions including ability damage}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (1/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday February 19th, 2024 3:08:14 PM
Beech, starts using Prestidigitation and cleaning, first Panzer and then whomever else needs it....
"That jar, or whatever that caster uses could be anywhere on Golarian. I don't think there is any range limit just that it needs to be on the same plane for where it can be stored. It could be at the bottom of the Woldsblood pool right here, or it could be sitting on a shelf in a home in Hook City..."

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern"
Monday February 19th, 2024 4:17:38 PM
[OOC: I have 6 different windows open on my desktop, my wife walks in and goes, "What are you doing?" I'm like, "Playing at being a GM." She patted me on the head and went back to watching true crime shows...I swear she's plotting to knock me off and not get caught lol]

Panzer, looks around, eye twitching, spots the last enemy, the Wight that was trying to eat Beech … and charges it, racing right past Ayotnom. Panzer explodes into a fury of blades … and then stops when the Wight falls into six or seven pieces…

Ayotnom, looking at the pool of Woldsblood, comes up with an idea … Make a DC15 WILL save Highlight to display spoiler: { I have no clue if I’ve asked you to roll that each round or not … failure means you’re dazed for the round } he combines his grapple to his rope, and uses it to “fish for the dagger”. Highlight to display spoiler: { looking online, it looks like the Survival skill is what folks use to fish, which makes sense to me … so roll as many ‘fishing’ rolls you want to roll to see what’s in the pool }

Elyas, as he’s close to it, decides to make a study of this portal allowing the Woldsblood to enter this plane … he also sends the Earth Elemental to help search the pool Highlight to display spoiler: { Ok, so round 1 – yup it’s magical, round 2 – there are two major spells/ritual magics at play, round 3 – The portal is anchored to this location. The magic needed to do this boggles your mind. The second magic is more subtle, it’s purpose is to draw or attract the Woldsblood to enter through the portal } Highlight to display spoiler: { Please roll some Survival checks for the elemental to go "fishing" in the pool - thanks - that's the closest skill i could find that made sense for Fishing }

As Beech prepares to finish off the wight, he watches in amazement as a flying ball of blades slams into the wight, leaving it in pieces … Panzer looks at Beech with a grin, and a tic in his left eye, the bushy eyebrow twitches randomly and violently

Tsak rises from his “superhero landing,” and looks around. All the enemy are dead, although there are still some figures slowly moving away from the party on the far wall near Elyas, and three are in one of the cages by the black tentacles

Kiwina – passes through the trio of Beech, Tsak, Panzer and moves into the room, and asks a great question, Mak’s in the lake, did someone tell him it was beer?”

Once he catches his breath Panzer asks for aid, “Don’t touch me until I’m clean .. I saw stuff and heard stuff, voices telling me to join them by swimming in the Woldsblood. I think I still have some of my own blood left.” As he says this he holds up like six fingers. If this were a tavern you would say he was over his limit for drinks, like maybe half a keg over his limit. But to the best of your knowledge he hasn't had a drop since the fight started. He wobbles on his feet, fighting gravity for control of his body, and the haste and fly just make it worse, making all of his movements exaggerated and clumsy.

Falco calls out to his friends to ”Gather up so I can heal everyone, especially Panzer who is worse off then the rest Looking for a clean spot, Falco channels healing energy, purer and more powerful that Panzer has experienced in his past.

Panzer Highlight to display spoiler: { The healing magic swirls through your body, healing your wounds, it also clears up your lack of Wisdom and Constitution }

The party comes to the consensus that the Lich’s phylactery could be anywhere but here …

Panzer and Ayotnom Highlight to display spoiler: { cause I’m blonde, I forgot something, when the Lich died, stuff fell into the pool he was standing above, but also, his body turned into a silvery-sparkling mist and shot into the portal }

Mak, is enjoying a mimosa brought to him by several nubile females … well he wishes, he is continuing doing Mak things

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Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+13=16 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=22 ;
Monday February 19th, 2024 5:39:26 PM
Will : 16

"Fishing rolls" - 15, 3, 16, 5, 4, 7, 21, 19, 22

Ayotnom says, "Might that bone dagger that fell into the pool have been the phylactery? I'm trying to fish for it. Also his body turned into mist and went into the portal when the lich was destroyed."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday February 19th, 2024 7:41:41 PM
Kiwina -- who didn't get a good look before fleeing in terror before -- takes a look around. Are there villagers along the far wall (if a bit fewer than there are villager corpses)? It looks like the woldsblood comes into the cavern through a portal -- does anyone think that the other side of the portal needs investigation? And if not, does anyone think the portal needs to be closed?

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 163/171 ) Character Sheet
Monday February 19th, 2024 9:04:27 PM
" That....was intense." Panzer says sagely as he slides down the wall to a sitting position, looking at the room with a fresh set of eyes, eyes that have not been chain lightninged and then fireballed. " Huh, the room looks different from here. Um, Kiwina, some of those villagers were undead, thats where the thing I just cut up came from. Be careful around them. Oh, and can I see the papers we found about woldsblood? They seem kinda pertinent about now."
Panzer reads about Woldsblood
" Mqybe the pool will go away if we close the portal.....but I think we should follow the mist that was the old guy."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 58/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened d20+8=11 ;
Monday February 19th, 2024 11:45:15 PM
(Heal=11)

Ok, deal with the villagers, find Mak, follow Misty thru the portal. The portal, I note, that the Woldsblood is coming in from. Sure, seems simple enough, good plan. Elyas can your friend there check that Mak isn't hiding at the bottom of the pool?

Tsak trots off to have a look at the state the villagers are in (Heal). Anything that attacks him gets a knife across its throat. The rest will be released from any bonds, given some water and, I guess, we'll escort them to the surface as a group.

Mak(JamesM)(65/136)|AC:26/16T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 30| Arrows/11+1 CLB|13/8/3/13(RS)/13(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3
Tuesday February 20th, 2024 8:37:25 AM
As Mak continued his journey through the dense woods, every step was a battle against the pain that radiated from his burns and his injured leg. The curse that plagued him seemed to weigh heavier with each passing moment, dragging at his movements and sapping what little strength remained within him.

His progress was slow and measured, each footfall accompanied by a grimace of discomfort. The stiff, jerky movements of his body spoke volumes of the agony he endured, his muscles protesting with every attempt to push forward. Yet, despite the searing pain that flared with every movement, Mak pressed on, his determination unwavering.

The canopy of trees above offered little respite from the relentless sun, its rays beating down upon him with unrelenting intensity. Sweat beaded upon his brow, mingling with the grime and dirt that clung to his skin, a testament to the hardships of his journey.

Despite the challenges he faced, Mak remained vigilant, his senses attuned to any signs of danger that lurked amidst the shadows of the forest. His grip tightened on his cane, the worn wood offering him a semblance of stability as he navigated the uneven terrain.

With each passing moment, the verdant expanse of the forest seemed to stretch on endlessly, a maze of twisting paths and tangled undergrowth that threatened to ensnare him at every turn. Yet, despite the obstacles that lay in his path, Mak pressed onward, his gaze fixed firmly on the horizon.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 75/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+8=21 ; 6d6=23 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+16=26 ;
Tuesday February 20th, 2024 9:35:54 AM
Falco sees that the group is still pretty beat up and asks the Warper-sar to provide another wave of healing energy. {Channel: 23} "Does anyone else have injuries beyond the physical wounds?" [/'b]

He looks at the portal holding detect magic and trying to puzzle out if it is safe for a living body to pass though. {Know Arcana: 21 / Spellcraft: 35 / Know Religion: 26} [b] "We probably need to investigate the portal in some way and close it but we need to be sure it is safe. We could catch a rat, tie a rope to it, and toss it though to see if it survives. Of course if it lands in woldblood it would just die.... never mine." He looks around. "We need to rest form that fight either way, I used a lot of my spells and am frankly exhausted form the effort."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (0/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+14=32 ;
Tuesday February 20th, 2024 10:55:58 AM
Elyas studies the portal and reports what he sees.

Looks like two spells involved. one of them is the protal itself, anchored to this location. it is very very strong magic, I don't know if we can do much to affect it. the other one is somehow drawing or funneling the blood through the portal. Maybe we can dispel that one? at least the blood would stop flowing into here."

Elyas will use one casting of dispel magic on the second spell that is drawing woldsblood.
Caster level check = 32, which should be enough to dispel anything less than CL 21!

Meanwhile the elemental is dredging the bottom of the pool by gliding under the rock and pushing out anything in the pool by standing up in different spots in the pool.
[ooc: the elemental has no survival stat listed, and not much else that looks relevant. it will probably be up to the others with fishing gear to handle. unless we can cut off the supply of blood and drain it somehow...]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0/2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 1/2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (255/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)

On Party

Summon
Earth Elemental AC 19 | 115/115 HP | DR 5/- -2 STR

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday February 20th, 2024 9:07:20 PM
Kiwina heads towards the portal, keeping an eye on the villagers along the back wall.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+19=23 ; d20+11=29 ;
Tuesday February 20th, 2024 9:27:57 PM
(Perception=23, Diplomacy=29)

Take a rest bloke Tsak says to Falco You've earned it.

Tsak also gives the villagers some comfort. Has a chat to a few to see if he can piece together what happened to the village and how long this has been going on (Perception and Diplomacy). He assures them that they'll all be returning to the village soon and that the Petals will follow up on the healer/lich to make sure it doesn't come back. Then he waits patiently to see if the flow of Woldsblood stops, and what happens to the pool if it does.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+19=21 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+21=27 ;
Tuesday February 20th, 2024 10:24:06 PM
Beech, after getting people cleaned up, steps out into the room. He wanders over to examine the portal. Having been through a number of them, he might figure out something.
Using Detect Magic and studying it, he comes up with something, he hopes....
Beech will refrain from touching the Woldsblood.

Spellcraft 21 (over magical knowledge)
Arcana 16 (Arcane knowledge)
UMD 27 (seeing if it can be manipulated)

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern"
Tuesday February 20th, 2024 10:47:48 PM
Mak Highlight to display spoiler: { As you're truding along, you wear something creaking behind you. It's a wagon, drawn by 4 oxen. Looks like a Tinker's wagon as there is a variety of thins hanging off the sides of it, and the back of the wagon is covered in a very colorful canvas tarp. Two men are sitting on the drivers' seat. One with the reins, the other with a loaded xbow ... The wagon stops, and the driver looks at you, "Hail friend, we've been told of a village nearby. We have ale and cider and cloth to trade. You look like you could use a ride. You do us no harm, we won't do you harm, deal?"}

The group heals and looks around the room:
1) Mak isn't anywhere in the room, including the pool of Woldsblood

2) The remaining figures are villagers. They look more like zombies than people, but they are alive, just exhausted and scared. All they know is that [b]"The Healer came to towm, seems like long time ago. He made us better, that's what he told us ... are you gonna kill us like you did our friends?"

3) The Woldsblood: The amount of woldsblood here is neither increasing nor decreasing. The level of the pool seems to be constant due to the connection to the rivulet of woldsblood .. which is coming through the portal

4) Between all the spellcasters you determine that the Portal is a rift to the Shadowlands. Whatever is anchoring it, is on the other side of the portal, so y'all aren't able to dispell the magic from this side. The good news is that contact with woldsblood in the Shadowlands is not as affecting as if it were simply in the Wold. The bad news is that there is an opening to the Shadowlands, and this may allow the spirits of the dead access back into the Wold.

5) Ayotnom and the Elemental - "Fishing in a pool of Woldsblood" - there are several things they dredge up:
a) headband of somekind
b) a hat of somekind
c) a metal rod of some kind
d) two rings
e) an amulet, and a cloak closure broach?
f) a heavy bag
g) The Earth Elemental picks up the dagger and puts it on the ground ... it is bone white, as its made from a single carved bone - DC 20 - either Heal/Spellcraft/Know: Arcana Highlight to display spoiler: { This dagger looks more like an Athame than a defensive weapon, but it could be used to attack and defend oneself }

All of y'all recieve a Hero Point

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday February 20th, 2024 11:03:15 PM
Panzer sits against the wall in the hallway. He holds his hands over his ears and sits with his face down and eyes screwed shut. If you look closely he is shivering.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+22=26 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+22=30 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+22=30 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+22=30 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+22=30 ;
Wednesday February 21st, 2024 1:04:52 AM
spellcraft - 26

Ayotnom says, "That dagger seems more like an Athame than a defensive weapon but it could be used to attack or defend."

Ayotnom then starts inspecting the various items with detect magic to try to identify their properties

Spellcraft: 25, 30, 36, 30, 23, 35, 30, 35, 30

Mak(JamesM)(65/136)|AC:26/16T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 30| Arrows/11+1 CLB|13/8/3/13(RS)/13(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3
Wednesday February 21st, 2024 8:24:33 AM
Mak regarded the wagon and its occupants with a mixture of caution and weariness. The offer of a ride was tempting, especially considering the state of his injured leg and the toll that his journey through the woods had taken on his weary frame. Yet, he couldn't shake the nagging sense of unease that lingered at the back of his mind.

"Deal," he replied, his voice tinged with a note of caution. "But I must warn you, there have been... strange happenings in the village as of late. I was part of a group that uncovered a dark presence, a Lich, behind it all. I believe the threat has been dealt with, but I cannot say for certain. When I was forced to leave the battle, it wasn't looking good for my friends."

Mak accepted the offer, his movements stiff and labored as he made his way towards the wagon. As he approached, he couldn't help but notice the colorful array of goods that adorned the sides of the wagon, a stark contrast to the somber hues of the forest that surrounded them.

Settling himself onto the wagon's bench, Mak cast a wary glance at the two men who accompanied him. The driver's friendly demeanor did little to ease his concerns, especially when he noticed the loaded crossbow in the other man's hands.

As the wagon rumbled forward, Mak settled back against the bench, his eyes scanning the horizon with a wary vigilance as he put his cane away and once more pulled out his longbow. With careful and practiced ease he withdrew enough arrows from his pack to replenish his quiver. Though he was hopeful that the threat had indeed been vanquished, the shadow of doubt still lingered in his mind, etched into the lines of his battle-weary face. Only time would tell if their journey would lead them to safety or into the jaws of a new danger he'd be alone in handling. Whatever was in store for him it would take him at least a day before his cape would get him past the water hazard in the caverns.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 75/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday February 21st, 2024 10:07:31 AM
Falco sees the objects being pulled out and notices Mak is gone, which is concerning.

"Anyone see what happened to Mak? I didn't see anyone fall in batle, did her run off?"

He moves to Panzar and sits next to him. "You ok buddy? That was a hell of a fight are there lingering injuries?" As he sits there he realizes just how weary he is and plans to sit for a while. "Hell of a fight."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (0/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Wednesday February 21st, 2024 12:59:54 PM
We need to find Mak. He couldn't have gotten far, right? teleported, maybe? I didn't see the lich cast a teleport spell, but it was strong so maybe? We could use the orb we found earlier to scry on him, but it has been used a few times today which makes it less reliable. Still, worth a try, maybe he will feel it and not resist? We can scry again tomorrow morning if it doesn't work today."

Elyas will retrieve the orb and use it to scry. Surely something else in the bag of holding belongs to Mak? at least it will be to scry someone he knows well.
[ooc: by my count, we have a base save of 16, this is the third use today for DC 14, Familiar for a save of 19, and possibly something owned by him for a DC of 23.]

For now he focuses on this rather than helping ID the magical items, but he can take a try on any that Ayotnom fails to understand.

He does look up when Ayotnom mentions the Athame.
"It couldn't be that easy could it? could that by the Phylactery? If it isn't here in his super hidden and trapped bunker, the onyl place more hidden would be in the shadowlands..."

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday February 21st, 2024 3:12:21 PM
"I was a bit busy at the time, but I think I saw Mak cast something. Can't tell you just what he cast though, with the fight going on and casting stuff myself, I was a bit too busy to pay that close attention.
As to a Phylactery, his mist had to go somewhere, and that, don't have room for prepared remains in it.
I figure it found some way out of the room, the obvious exit is the portal."
Beech will assist with Identifying the items, Auto Assist so add 2 to everything.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday February 21st, 2024 5:43:20 PM
Kiwina makes sure that Mak is not among the bodies. He can't do much to feed the villagers, but he can get them some fresh water.

"If we're going to rest and then tackle that portal, we need to get these folks to safety." Kiwina volunteers to see the people out while the others rest if they want to rest here, and return when they're safe.

To the villagers, he says, "The so-called doctor turned your friends into undead. He seems to have drugged those folks that stayed in the village, too." If the villagers want to take what look to them like the remains of their friends when they leave, Kiwina won't try to stop them or talk them out of it.

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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday February 21st, 2024 5:47:44 PM
" I, no, no lingering effects, none you can fix, that is. I just kept getting splashed by that red stuff, the Woldsblood, and it made me see people, well, their spirits, in the blood and I could hear them too. They were calling out to me to come into the blood with them. The more blood splashed on me the weaker my mind got until it sounded like a good idea. I just want to stay back here where it's harder to see, and hear them until we are ready to get going."
" That bone knife, isn't that the kind of knife used in rituals rather than as a fighting knife? I am kinda an expert on short blades. Could that be part of what's sustaining that portal, keeping it open? Elyas said there was ritual magic in it right?"

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern"
Wednesday February 21st, 2024 10:30:00 PM
Ok ...

Mak. The driver and his partner seem to understand your reluctance to ride with them. "We've run into several groups of bandits. That's why the loaded crossbow. We got another one right within the wagon." When Mak mentions what's been going on in the region, the driver stops the wagon, "A Lich. Did you say a Lich. Crap. Maybe this is a bad time to trade..." He scratches his beard and looks at his friend, who shrugs his shoudlers. The driver turns to Mak, "Look lad. If'n you and your lads have finished that Lich up, then lets get to town. My partner knows a bit about healing, and we've got medicines in the back. Speaking of," he reaches into a bag under his feet, and Mak can hear glass tinkling. The man pulls out two bottles, both of smoky glass, and wax sealed. "This one's healing, this ones dwarven liquor, tastes like, well of all things, roses and honey. I don't know who made it, but it's great at warming a soul up on a cold night..." Highlight to display spoiler: { If you drink the potion, it heals 3D8+5 health ... I'll let you roll }

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Panzer and Falco sit together and let the stress of the battle begin to lessen. Panzer shares about the voices he heard, and that at one point it "sounded like a good idea to join them"

Kiwina offers the villagers fresh water, which they greatly appreciate, while Tsak tries to get an understanding of what has happened. One of the villagers is bold enough to speak to the adventurers, "That liar. He told us he was making us better. Made everything worse. There's barely anyone left in the village, and you see what's left of us here. We. No, I, wished that 'healer' had never come to our part of the world. We're gonna go gather up our friends. That red stuff, I heard that badger man talking. It can take their spirits to the afterlife can't it? Those of us who are left would like to go home. It will be a struggle deciding to stay or leave, but you've given us hope that we have a future."

Beech, Ayotnom, and the Earth Elemental all look at the items ... at the moment, the Earth Elemental seems to be holding onto the dagger, almost reluctant to hand it over ...
1) The Headband - radiates fairly strong transmutation enchantments

2) The Hat - radiates faint Illusion enchantment

3) The metal rod - this is a 3' long, brass rod, carved with magical runes and sigils - it bears a strong enchament, but not anything attached to any one school/flavor of magic

4) The rings -
A) This ring is comprised of many "strings" of silver which are wrapped around a natural piece of Black tourmaline - faint abjuration enchantment

B) This heavy platinum and gold ring is surmounted by a marquise cut amethyst of deep purple hue - faint abjuration enchantment

5) An amulet - This silver amulet is covered in knots and markings (Celtic stylizied) and radiates a moderate abjuration enchantment

6) A cloak closure broach - this broach is crafted of the finest and softest black wyvern hide with a long, sharp claw that holds the cloak together - radiates faint transmutaion enchantment

f) A heavy bag - crafted again from the finest and softest black wyvern hide, is about 2 feet wide by 4 feet long in size - radiates moderate conjuration enchantment ... this is easily identified as a Bag of Holding, as it looks that same size and has the same aura as does the bag that Elyas was digging through

Beech & Ayotnom Highlight to display spoiler: { I'm gonna assume y'all open the bag ... inside is a large tome, probably the Lich's spellbook ... it radiates a cold energy, and isn't pleasant to touch; in a soft purple velvet bag is a crushed pearl worth 500 gp; in a second velvet bag you find onyx gems worth 500 gp in total; in a small wooden box that is wrapped in ribbon (an easy way to seal it without a lock) there are two more velvet bags - one contains powdered diamond, the other powdered opal - combined worth 5,000 gp}

Elyas begins digging through the bag of holding to fins something of Mak's, which he does, a piece of soft leather that Mak uses to cover his bowstring when it rains. Eltas sits down and holds the orb in his lap. Looking into the orb, Elyas feels a moment of weightlessness as his vision goes striaght up, which is a bit disconcerting. Once his vision sees the sky, the orb begins to go dark ... Highlight to display spoiler: {Before it's power fades, you swore you saw a good sized wagon heading in the direction of the village}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday February 22nd, 2024 3:38:27 AM
Tsak volunteers to go with Kiwina and the townsfold to the surface. He figures Mak might be up there somewhere, and he already has some rapport with the locals so that will help keep them calm as they make their way thru the tunnels.

So I guess the plan is to go thru the portal when we return. What are the shadowlands and is there anything I'm likely to find in the village which would assist us once we get there?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday February 22nd, 2024 8:31:01 AM
Autonomy says, "Before we go could we put a bit of food on a rope through the portal and see if it degrades faster than it does here to know if time moves faster and if the lich could reform on the other side of the portal before we go there. Also the elemental seems to be holding on to the bone dagger like it's the precious or something."

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 75/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+16=34 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=33 ;

Thursday February 22nd, 2024 9:38:09 AM
Falco shakes his head at Panzars remarks. "Our trials get greater as out abilities grow. Finding a way to steel our minds will be important with so many enemies throwing spells around at us. I'm sorry I couldn't do more during the fight to help you out." he looks at his feathers "My wings arn't much for flying."

He gets up to go look at what the others found, weary but wanting to get out of this place. He looks at the rings and amulet hoping to work out what they are and move things along as he talks. {Spellcraft: 34/34/33}

"It seems like I will need to visit the catacombs when there is a change. The non-physical damage that is being done needs some reagents for my powers to work, expensive but affordable at this point."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (0/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Thursday February 22nd, 2024 10:44:24 AM
Elyas stares into the orb for a while, looking for their missing friend.

"OK, it was faint, but I think I saw him. straight up above us, in a wagon headed towards the village. He must have jumped out when the fear took over and escaped to the surface. We should go retrieve him, maybe camp in or near the 'healer's' house, then make our way down here to the portal in the morning. What do you all think?"

Turning back ot the group he sees that his summon is still holding the knife.
in Terran he says Hand that over here

Mak(JamesM)(89/136)|AC:25/15T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 29| Arrows/20+1 CLB|12/7/2/12(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3)) 3d8+5=24 ;
Thursday February 22nd, 2024 11:13:06 AM
Mak listened intently to the driver's explanation, a sense of relief washing over him as he realized the true nature of their armed vigilance. He nodded in understanding as the driver mentioned encountering bandits, a grim reminder of the dangers that lurked beyond the safety of the village.

When the mention of the Lich caused the driver to hesitate, Mak couldn't help but sympathize with the man's apprehension. He offered a reassuring smile, though it was tinged with a weariness born of his recent ordeal.

"We've done what we can to put an end to the threat," Mak reassured him, his voice firm despite the lingering doubt that gnawed at his mind. "But your caution is understandable. If you're willing to take me to the village, I'd be grateful for the assistance."

As the driver reached into the bag and produced the bottles, Mak's eyes lit up with gratitude. He nodded appreciatively as the healing potion and dwarven liquor were offered to him, his gaze lingering on the smoky glass bottles with a mixture of curiosity and anticipation.

"Thank you," Mak said sincerely, his voice heavy with gratitude. "I insist on paying for the healing potion. It's the least I can do for your kindness."

With a weary hand, Mak reached into his pack, producing a small sack of coins and offering it to the driver. Inside the sack were 500 gold coins.

As they traveled along, Mak's appearance began to change, the healing potion working its magic to mend some of his wounds and fade the bruises and burns that marred his skin. Though still weary and battle-worn, there was a newfound vitality in his step, a testament to the healing power of kindness and camaraderie in the face of adversity.

As the wagon continued its journey towards the village, Mak couldn't help but feel a sense of hope rising within him. Though not all of his wounds would heal with the potion alone, the prospect of rejoining with his friends lightened his mood.

When the healers house came into view, Mak dismounted and with one hand wrapped around the bottle of dwarven ale he entered and attempted to retrace his steps as far as the underground lake. Once there he stayed back from it's edge, not wanting to rowse the undead that lurked in the water.

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern"
Thursday February 22nd, 2024 2:01:19 PM
I am gonna post later today, I'm waiting for a bit of info =)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=41 ;
Thursday February 22nd, 2024 2:43:00 PM
Beech looks around the rest of the cavern, to see if something or anything was missed...

Perception 41

DM Highlight to display spoiler: { Question, making identification rolls, will no longer tell us what we found? I was under the impression that to Identify a magic item was 15 + the caster level to determine what it is, not just the magic it emits.}

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern"
Thursday February 22nd, 2024 7:52:04 PM
Tsak volunteers to escort the villagers back to the surface with Kiwina, asking a good question as to ”What are the Shadowlands, how do we get there, and do the villagers have anything that might help us.”

Ayotnom ties a piece of food on a rope and throws it into the portal. It hangs there for a moment and then the rope is ripped out of Ayotnom’s hands, almost dragging him into the Woldsblood .. something scaly flicks its arm through the portal from the other side … the arm is about as thick as Panzer is tall. It flicks what's left of the rope and then the arm retreats into the portal. Highlight to display spoiler: { Assuming 50’ of rope, it’s now 25’ with one end bit off}. Ayotnom also notices that the Earth Elemental seems reluctant to put the dagger down.

Falco, listening to Panzer’s tale, and offers some great advice, ” Our trials will only get greater as our abilities grow. Finding a way to steel our minds against said enemies will be important.” Falco then apologizes for not being more helpful through the battle. He peruses the rings and the amulet while mentioning to his comrades-in-arms, ”Seems like I need to hit the Catacombs, I need some reagents for my powers to work.” Highlight to display spoiler: { I had to look up what Spellcraft helps with lol. So the first ring, protects the mind of the wearer, based on the stone and how the ring is constructed. The other ring is similar, but it protects the body rather than the mind, again, based on the stone and how the ring is constructed. The size and style of the stone represents a fairly good level of protection. The amulet, again seems tied to protection. However, this one seems to hide the wearer from those looking for them through magical means.}

Elyas shakes his head for a moment and then shares his discovery, ”Mak is in a wagon, headed towards the village.” That’s when he realizes his Elemental is still holding the dagger … When Elyas instructs the elemental to do something in Terran, the elemental shakes its head no.

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Mak enjoys his ride. When offered the two bottles, he insists on paying for them, the old man grudgingly agrees and then almost falls off the wagon at the amount Mak has given him. The old man looks Mak up and down, ”There need to be more people like you in world young man. You’ve saved us, we’ve kind of saved you. Most folks would have taken advantage of us, and left our bodies in the dirt. Once the wagon reaches the “Healer’s House,” Mak dismounts and heads back underground looking for his friends, only stopping at the edge of the underground lake.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday February 22nd, 2024 7:57:21 PM
Unless everyone's heading up to the surface, Kiwina escorts the villagers with Tsak.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Thursday February 22nd, 2024 11:14:38 PM
Panzer has studied enough magic to know that the traits being shown by that Earth Elemental are not...normal. Something is compelling it to not surrender the dagger even when it is being ordered to. That's not good.
Fearing this might turn violent, the Badgerkin stands up and with a shudder starts walking towards the elemental. He draws his blades in case it requires more persuasion in releasing the dagger.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday February 23rd, 2024 12:30:29 AM
Tsak notices the elementals refusal and Panzers move toward it.
He turns to Kiwina Hold up.
Then he moves to assist Panzer, trying to get a flanking position on the elemental if possible.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Friday February 23rd, 2024 2:21:44 AM
Ayotnom says, "So I'm glad I tried that experiment with the portal. Had we tried to enter it whose to say that scaly arm that bit off the rope wouldn't do the same to one of us. I think we might have to arrange our own transport into the shadowlands and then disable the portal on the other side as well as taking care of that scaley arm and the lich if it refomed on the off case the dagger the elemental doesn't want to relinquish isn't the phylactery."

He then moves towards the elemental w/ the others in case there is trouble. He might have to wrestle it like he did the lich.

Mak(JamesM)(89/136)|AC:25/15T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 29| Arrows/20+1 CLB|12/7/2/12(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3))
Friday February 23rd, 2024 8:42:37 AM
Mak stood at a safe distance from the subterranean lake, the dim light casting eerie shadows across the cavern walls. The sound of trickling water echoed softly in the underground chamber, a soothing backdrop to the chaos that had unfolded above ground.

With a weary sigh, Mak brought the bottle of dwarven liquor to his lips, taking a long sip of the potent liquid. The taste of roses and honey flooded his senses, warming him from the inside out and easing the ache that still lingered in his bones.

As he drank, the events of the past few days washed over him in a dizzying blur. The encounter with the Lich, the battle against its undead minions, the desperate flight through the forest - it all seemed like a distant memory now, softened by the haze of alcohol and exhaustion.

Despite his injuries and the lingering sense of unease that gnawed at his mind and body, Mak couldn't help but feel a sense of peace wash over him in the quiet solitude of the underground chamber. Here, beneath the earth's surface, far removed from the troubles of the world above, he could finally allow himself a moment of respite. Exhausted and unable to stand any longer, Mak slid to the ground and sat with his back to the tunnel wall.

As he took another sip of the dwarven liquor, Mak knew that he would likely be drunk by the time his friends arrived. But in this moment, surrounded by the cool embrace of the underground cavern and the gentle lapping of the subterranean lake, he felt a sense of contentment wash over him, a fleeting glimpse of tranquility amidst the chaos of his journey.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+16=28 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+16=32 ;
Friday February 23rd, 2024 11:18:06 AM
"The rings offer protection, one physical the other mental. The amulet should hide someone from scrying and such. Did anyone check the other items? Best to know what they are before we take them out of here." While the others look at the elemental with the dagger he looks at the other items after again going through the detect magic cycle. {Detect Magic and Spellcraft: 28/26/27/17/23/32}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (0/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday February 23rd, 2024 12:16:51 PM
Following up on Tsak's question, Kiwina tries to imagine what the villagers would have that would help them in the Shadowlands. . . Bundles of herbs and incense known for their purifying properties, used to ward off negative energies and entities? Sounds like something his Auntie would appreciate. . . Salt? Kiwina seems to have heard of some uses for salt, but he isn't sure what. Might not be a bad idea, anyway. . . Iron, religious symbols, holy water, bells, candles, mirrors? Kiwina asks if there is any holy water at the village, although he isn't hopeful that the tiny outpost would have some.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet d20+12=17 ;
Friday February 23rd, 2024 1:23:10 PM
Will save vs pool of woldsblood DC 15 17 saved

Panzer walks behind the elemental, flanking it with Tsak.

Just a recap of last round because I realized I hadn't made the Woldsblood save

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Friday February 23rd, 2024 1:30:42 PM
Elyas shakes his head in disappointment at his elemental.

Instead of directing the elemental to drop the dagger again he commands it to move back 20 feet well away from the pool of blood.

"Go home and think about what you've done, or I won't be bringing you on any more adventures!" he says in Terran before Dismissing the spell and sending the elemental back to his own plane.

Then Elyas casts Protection from Evil on himself since it seems there might be some compulsion magic on that dagger that was keeping the elemental from obeying. He carefully picks up the dagger with his mind shielded.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0/2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 2X see invisibility
Level 3: 1/2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (255/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (11 hours)
darkvision (11 hours)
Protection from Evil (14 minutes)

On Party

Summon

JonS Co-DM - "Woldsblood Cavern"
Friday February 23rd, 2024 3:11:13 PM
OOC – I need to fix a flub that was brought up by a player, and that I made in regards to the magical items you’ve found, and identifying them

Headband – Mental Prowess (+4 to INT & CHA); Hat of Disguise, that’s why he looked like an old human; the Rod – Lesser Maximize Metamagic (can maximize 3 spells per day); 1st Ring – Mind Shielding; Second Ring – Protection (+4); Amulet – Proof against Detection & Location; Cloak Broach – Amulet of Natural Armor (+4); Bag of Holding; the spellbook is cold to the touch and has been enchanted against bookworms, and fire.

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Mak, standing at the shoreline, listens to the drops of water, finding them peaceful. He also finds the odd dwarven liquor to be soothing as well, contemplating how drunk he’ll be when his friends show up

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Beech takes a careful inspection of this chamber ensuring the party hasn’t missed anything (no, but I did miss something) Highlight to display spoiler: { Beyond the portal, you see a grey, colorless dismal forest. Winding among the trees and into this room is the Woldsblood stream. There are flickers of movement, but nothing readily identifiable at this time }

Kiwina begins to gather the villagers (like herding cats) up to escort them back home … when Tsak stops him

Panzer has noticed the Elemental acting funny, going so far as to tell Elyas “No,” and he picks himself up, draws his blades and begins heading back to where the Elemental and the rest of the party are gathered.

Tsak, noticing both Panzer picking himself up and drawing his weapons, also realizes that the Elemental is acting weird, and follows Panzer towards the Elemental as well

Ayotnom, glad to have tested his Rope into the portal trick, shares concerns about what’s on the other side of the portal, and then also moves towards the party.

Falco shares what he has determined about the magical items (See above – the rod and bag y’all would’ve recognized fairly easy)

Elyas, unhappy with his Elemental’s actions, dismisses it. Casting a few spells upon himself, Elyas approaches and picks the dagger up Highlight to display spoiler: { even with your protection you can tell this thing is evil, and somehow tied to the Lich. It has been carved from a femur, most likely the Lich’s which it then regenerated. The blade is as hard as steel. You recognize this as a “Bone Blade” – a weapon favored by undead and constructs. This close to it, you discern that the weapon is glowing with a sickly-green light. The blade’s power is akin to a Wight’s energy drain ability, but far more sinister. It’s a +4 Dagger. Generally, you know why undead and constructs prefer it, there is a negative to using the dagger, the wielder also suffers energy drain damage – undead and Constructs are not impacted by the negative energy }
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In the case that I mess up, or misinterpret a rule, please tell me. Although I’ve been GM’ing for 30 years or so, I’m more comfortable with 2nd edition & 5E, which is what I play with my nephews and their friends, because that’s what they learned to play with – also, I am struggling to a point as things that work well face to face, often don’t in our Play by Post … so criticisms, advice, funny anecdotes – I’m great with

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Friday February 23rd, 2024 11:54:50 PM
Panzer watches Elyas prepare to pick up the blade and looks at Tsak to step to the caster's other side. If it all goes wrong and the blade takes over Elyas the Badgerkin will try his darndest to knock the man outbefore he can do something terrible.
He desperately hopes it doesn't come to that.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=36 ; d20+19=35 ;
Saturday February 24th, 2024 9:47:30 AM
Ayotnom shifts towards Elyas as he picks up the bone dagger. For the third time today he prepares to grapple but he hopes like with the Earth Elemental this will be unnecessary.

Perception: 36
Sense Motive: 35

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+19=38 ;
Saturday February 24th, 2024 2:54:14 PM
Beech shivers and then turns away from the portal and returns to the group.
"Well, beyond the portal where you said the Lich's essence went, looks like the stories I've heard of the Shadow Plane. It's a huge place from what I can remember over hearing.
I think we have a little time while he reforms, but I'm betting each one is somewhat different so no guarantees whether it's two days or two weeks, but we need to collect our absent person and while I'm not bad off for magical energies, other's need to recoup some power. Of course, I won't turn down resting up either..."
Beech will see if he can I.D. the bone dagger any further.....
Spellcraft 38

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Saturday February 24th, 2024 9:32:36 PM
Picking up Panzers cue Tsak moves close to Elyas, ready to grab his arms if necessary. He's hoping both that it wont be necessary and that shaking the blade loose will be enough to release any grip it may impose on their team mate.

Yeah I reckon a trip to the surface to return the townsfolk will also give us a chance to get some well deserved sunlight, a cup of tea and some rest into our systems. And thats exactly what Tsak intends to do once the loot is taken care of and Mak is found. Surely a day or two won't make that much difference.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Sunday February 25th, 2024 3:44:52 PM
Kiwina pauses, as requested, to make sure Elyas is okay. He thinks returning folks to town and coming back would be a day at the most, not two. . .

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Monday February 26th, 2024 10:16:33 AM
{ooc: Is everyone's HP accurate? If so I will heal up but I put out a good chunk.}

"I need to check with the Catacombs as well. I should be carrying silver powder and maybe some diamonds incase I need to perform some more drastic spells. I would not mind using some party funds, a few thousand gold, on some of that since, if used, it will be to save someone form bad stuff."

"The ring of mind shield is pretty cool but not much good since it only protects one person and we are so many."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (0/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Monday February 26th, 2024 12:09:04 PM
Elyas sees the others hesitate around him as he examines the dagger

"Don't worry, it doesn't seem to be affecting my mind. it is defintiely tied to that Lich though. It's a Bone Dagger. probably carved from the Lich's own bones before he regenerated them. It is a strong dagger that can drain life like a wight, but harms the wielder if they are not undead or a construct.

So definitely not something we want to keep, but certainly one possible item that could have been the phylactery. "

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday February 26th, 2024 3:34:56 PM
"I highly doubt it's the phylactery, but I'm fairly sure that tomorrow, we can use it as a focus item with the Crystal Ball to get a location for his spirit, maybe, Which should be in the process of reforming...."
Beech not sure where the Idea came from, but it popped into his head and made sense so he shared it.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Monday February 26th, 2024 11:55:18 PM
Panzer breathes a sigh of relief when Elyas assures them that the dagger is not possessing him. Panzer is sure that he would say the same thing to keep from being dogpiled and tied up, but he believes Elyas

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 1:14:48 AM
(OOC: checking in)

Time slows down for Ayotnom once again as things seem to be calmer after that harrowing battle.

DM Mark - "I've heard of the Shadow Plane"
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 1:39:00 AM
(DM Mark stepping in while DM Jon is attending to family matters.)

Panzer, Ayotnom and Tsak hover near Elyas as he examines the bone dagger. Beech moves close enough to examine the thing in an attempt to also identify it.

Elyas drops the thing and recoils from the dagger as he tells his friends, ""Don't worry, it doesn't seem to be affecting my mind. It is definitely tied to that Lich though. It's a Bone Dagger. probably carved from the Lich's own bones before he regenerated them. It is a strong dagger that can drain life like a wight, but harms the wielder if they are not undead or a construct."

Beech's use of Spellcraft tells him the same, that this is an evil thing. It is a +4 dagger, but the wielder suffers energy drain unless they are undead or a construct. Though it is made of bone, it is strong as steel and It radiates a sickly, green light.

Some worry that perhaps the dagger could be the lich's phylactery, but Beech and Elyas don't think it is.

Falco notes the need for some rest, and to replenish his supplies.

Tsak and Kiwina note the need to get the surviving villagers out of this place.

Indeed, the Petals notice that the surviving villagers are milling about. They seem to be affected as those in Willsden were affected. They seem to have a dull, distant look in their eyes, though it is clear they want to get out. You hear them mumbling things like,

"I'm glad it's gone."
"Yes. The healer was not who he said he was."
"He was a skeleton sometimes. And he went through the green."
"Yes. He disappeared into the green."
"He fed us Woldsblood from this pool. He was destroying the village. We should warn them."

These are all worrisome things to hear, but it's even more disturbing to hear them from voices drained of emotion or vitality.

This is a large chamber, dominated by a large pool of Woldsblood that connects to a glowing green area on the far wall. It's eerily silent apart from the shuffling of feet and the voices of those here. There is much death here. Some are undead, but some are unfortunate villagers unintentionally caught in the melee.

You all feel a strong desire to be out of this place.

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Mak stands at the edge of a large underground lake that he knows he dare not swim. He waits anxiously, hoping to see his friends to show up on the other side.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH d20+8=16 ;
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 9:49:45 AM
Falco examines some of the villagers to see if he can determine a treatment method. {Heal: 16 - could have been better.} "Lets get them back to the village, I don't know if this is a result or the woldblood or just from being under so much stress."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (0/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 7:24:39 PM
Beech casts Overland Flight on himself, will pick up one of the villagers at the lake and will fly across. He'll cast Fly on Mak, so he can play taxi for a while....

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 7:29:46 PM
Ayotnom agrees but he says, "How do we deal with the portal of the scaled arm and the lich? I'm for regrouping and heading back to town but with the lich turning to dust and being sucked through the portal that is apparently guarded by some sort of carnivorous scaled hand it would be remiss of us as a group of adventurers to leave these dangers active so near to the village. We definitely need to come back soon and investigate further especially before that lich reforms but we got to be smart about it lest the scascaled arm monster do to us what it did to the rope."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 9:05:43 PM
When they reach the room where the lake is, Kiwina looks the place over carefully, seeing how big the room is, how high the ceiling, and what the rock looks like.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 11:00:39 PM
Tsak is somehow unsurprised but very happy to see a dilapidated Mak sitting on the lake shore. There'll be time to catch up later, for now they need to get everyone across unharmed. Tsak activates the 'fly' ability on his armor and, after a bit of practice, proceeds to assist with ferrying townsfolk across. Once all are across they'll continue on their way to the surface via the 'healers' cottage.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 11:37:11 PM
" Well obviously we will come back and kill it Ayotnom. Some of the Petals need stuff before we go though"

DM Mark - "Lets get them back to the village, I don't know if this is a result or the woldblood or just from being under so much stress."
Wednesday February 28th, 2024 2:53:59 AM
The Petals shepherd the surviving villagers back. Falco examines some, but he's not sure what specific ailment they may have. It's not like anything he's seen before. They seem dull, unemotional and disengaged. When addressed by the Petals, they reply to each other, answering the Petals questions but never acknowledging the Petals are the ones asking.

Ayotnom is worried about leaving this place unattended, and is anxious to check the portal. Panzer agrees, but says rest and resupplying is in order first.

The villagers are reluctant to enter the oily water, but will go at the urging of their rescuers. Still, they never actually address the Petals directly.

When the Petals reach the underground lake, Kiwina looks the place over. The lake is about 100’ across and about as wide, and the ceiling climbs above reaching a height of maybe 40’ above the water’s surface. The lake is about 20’ deep, but the water here is murky.

There is no way to walk around the lake. At the edge where you are you see the boat you used before. It would carry six medium sized creatures (large creatures count as two). You can see a bit of water has seeped into the boat, but not much. There are two oars in the boat. You all see a light across the way, and are relieved that Mak responds to your calls.

The Petals all make sure they avoid the murky water and the ghouls they assume are still there beneath the surface.

Beech can fly and begins flying villagers across. He then casts fly on Mak. Tsak activates his armor. Between the three, they are able to get everyone across, though they struggle with the two larger party members.

Soon, they all emerge from the cellar of the healer's house. It's scorched here and there from previous melee with the furniture - just like they left it. The villagers seem particularly apprehensive in the healer's house and are relieved once they are outside of it.

As you make the short walk back to Willsden, you see a large dog that seems to be watching all this - perhaps it's just hungry. You see the villagers there, largely how you left them. You're a bit relieved to see they didn't burn the place down while you were gone. Those you rescued soon join them the others. You overhear dull conversations.

They flatly greet each other and relate how the healer was not who he said he was, that he was a skeleton, and that he's dead now. They mention those that died, though there is no real sadness about this. They show no emotion as they mention their harrowing experiences below. As the Petals try to check on some and even ask some questions, the villagers will respond to each other as they answer the Petals indirectly. You can glean the following information from them.

- Achtoor appeared to the villagers as a kindly healer that arrived in Willsden maybe a year ago. Only those below occasionally saw him as some sort of skeleton.
- He was experimenting with Woldsblood on the villagers.
- He sought immortality as a mortal instead of just undead.
- He referred to the red pool as "Woldsblood" and it seemed to come out of that green spot on the wall. Occasionally Achtoor went into that green spot and disappeared.
- Achtoor avoided conflict with the local druids. He's worried they may interfere with his work.
- He talked to someone named Gudianen. Might be old Gad in the woods.
- The villagers do not like the druids, and try to avoid them. They say the druids try to control the villagers and fight them over limits on hunting and logging.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday February 28th, 2024 4:24:44 AM
Tsak patrols restlessly around the village. He was half expecting the torpor that allays the villagers to have begun to recede by now, but sees no sign of that. As he pokes his nose here and there he hears snatches of conversation and remembers the druids, he'd forgotten about them. When he feels like everything is back to 'normal' (whatever that is for this village) he gathers with the petals in the bar and buys everyone a round. He drinks slowly, using the first half of the drink to catch up with Mak, who's limping again. After that he tries to get all the Petals' heads together to work out their next steps. There's the continuing condition of the villagers, the portal and the Lich. Also they don't know much about the druids and whether they may be friend of foe. Seems like with everything going on it would be wise to get assistance from them if possible.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday February 28th, 2024 10:12:42 AM
Falco watches the villagers as they interact and hopes that with a night to sleep on things he will be able to figure out what is wrong. {Is it possible to take twenty on a heal check and consider things for multiple hours? That would be a 28 if I can} {Assuming we rest}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (0/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Wednesday February 28th, 2024 11:03:34 AM
Elyas is concerned that nothing has changed for the village even with the lich defeated.

"We should see if we can find the druids. perhaps they could help us reverse whatever has been done here, if the lich was worried about them interfering."

For now, though Elyas drinks a pint and then helps set up camp

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday February 28th, 2024 11:26:07 AM
Panzer saw the large dog on the way back to town and took note of how it watched them. As he thought about it he remembered that one reason they needed the guide had been a problem with druids and the town. Druids could shapeshift into animals, was the dog a druid? Panzer thought it likely It was just watching them so he tucked that into the back of his mind and kept helping the townsfolk to town.
Later, when Beech prepared some food, Panzer took 2 portions, in separate bowls and walked out to where the dog was watching them. He offered the dog/druid a bowl and sat down.
" I see you watching us with the villagers. They were tangled up with a pretty bad uy, a lich in fact. We killed it for now but have to go after it to finish it off. Can you share any information that might help us with that? "
He realizes that it could be just a dog, but the Badgerkin doesn't think so. He speaks like he would to a person, not like he would to a dog. He is still armored, but does not draw any of his weapons. he is hopinf to just talk.

Mak(JamesM)(89/136)|AC:25/15T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 29| Arrows/20+1 CLB|12/7/2/12(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday February 28th, 2024 11:42:41 AM
They could see that Mak had bits of grass and soil clinging to his clothes and armor as the group came into sight. His expression was much like the villagers but the smile that lit his face on seeing his friends alive told the tale. He was just tired.

It took them longer, but Mak simply could not lift another human being due to the effects of the liches curse that still lay upon him. He was also moving more slowly, the exhaustion curse as well as his injuries were the reason and by the time they reached the village he was huffing hard and just wanting to sit someplace.

Tsak's offer seemed reasonable and he loaded up on an ale from one of the listless villagers as he made plans on how to best get into a bed. As he lifted the tankard his arm shook from the effort. "You'll have to tell me what happened after I left." Mak said to Tsak as he leaned over the table and his ale.

Then once he had the whole story Mak suggested. "Perhaps that large sphere rolled into the shadowlands might close the portal?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday February 28th, 2024 6:33:37 PM
Ayotnom says to Mak, "The lich turned to dust while I was grappling it and the dust got sucked through the portal. The skeleton dropped an evil dagger and the elemental fished it from the Woldsblood pool. Then I tied some food to my rope and put it in the portal to try to see if time was different on the other side of the portal but a scaled arm came out of the portal and snapped my rope in two. I do not relish exploring the portal and fear we might have to go to round two with the lich and whatever this scaled monster is."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday February 28th, 2024 7:40:29 PM
Kiwina tries to talk with the dog using speak with animals. He asks if it is hungry, if it has been watching the villagers, and if it knows how to find any druids who might be able to help them. If the dog is hungry, he also offers it some food.

He also asks the villagers if they have any holy water, even though he doesn't expect to find any in a place like this.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=39 ;
Wednesday February 28th, 2024 9:17:36 PM
Beech notes that a couple are dealing with the strange dog and leaves it to them... He may have dealt with a lot of Druids in the Culverwood, but each wood has it's own flavor of Druid.
"Ayotnom, dealing with whatever that creature is, is easier that accessing the Shadow Plane in other ways. The Portal is already there, and donating a couple party favors so we can crossover is a whole lot easier than trying some of the other ways. We don't have a whole lot of time to spend, because I have no idea how long it will take for him to reform. But tomorrow, we can try to scry on him, as we have a part of him or a least a personal item of his to use as a focus."
He keeps his friends in sight, in case they get in trouble with the dog...

Perception 39

DM Mark - Hey! That's no dog! d20=8 ;
Thursday February 29th, 2024 1:21:48 AM
Tsak patrols around the village. He's disappointed that the villagers here still seem affected by the effects of Woldsblood. He gathers the Petals together in the local tavern to discuss things. The tavern service is a bit slow. And distant. And dull. The food is passable but uninspired. The beer's still pretty good though.

Falco ponders what is wrong with the villagers. He recalls the villagers saying that Achtoor had been experimenting on them with Woldsblood, and had been for some time. Perhaps an effect induced over time will take some time to wear off.

Elyas suggests finding the local druids, hoping that perhaps they can help. This causes some of the nearby villagers to respond to Elyas by talking to each other.
"He wants to bring the druids here."
"They won't come. They hate us."
"And we hate them. The Healer said the druids are our enemies."
"The Healer told us the tea was good for us. He was experimenting on us. He was our enemy."
"The druids don't want us here. I tried to tell you to respect the forest and the animals."
It's rather odd to hear talk of hatred and enemies with such dispassionate voices.

Mak is exhausted. The fly spell Beech cast on him made the trip back better, as he didn't have to actually walk. But back in town, the spell wears off and he rests. After about an hour, he feels a bit better (no longer exhausted, just fatigued which sucks less.)

Ayotnom tells Mak what happened after he left, adding that he does not relish going through that mystery portal. Beech keeps a sharp eye out as he responds to Ayotnom. "Ayotnom, dealing with whatever that creature is, is easier that accessing the Shadow Plane in other ways. The Portal is already there, and donating a couple party favors so we can crossover is a whole lot easier than trying some of the other ways. We don't have a whole lot of time to spend, because I have no idea how long it will take for him to reform. But tomorrow, we can try to scry on him, as we have a part of him or a least a personal item of his to use as a focus."

At Mak's mention of needing a bed to sleep in, one villager says to another, "They need a bed, a place to rest. The old Mizzeny place would work. I think he died down below, and his place is pretty big." As he mentions the death of one of their own, you notice a few might almost seem sad. Further questions about where this Mizzeny place is, will cause the villagers to describe it to each other enough that the Petals can easily figure out where it is. Going there you find it is a fairly large house, seemingly the home of a single person, but one of some modest wealth for this place. It looks pretty comfortable.

Kiwina asks the villagers if they have any holy water, but concludes they do not. He casts Speak with Animals and tries talking to the dog. He makes some yips and barks and growls. The dog watches him, but does not respond. Which seems kinda weird.

After helping the villagers back, Panzer goes over to the dog. The dog backs up keeping it's distance. He even offers the dog some food, but the dog shows no interest, which is odd. Suspecting it might be a druid in disguise, he speaks to the dog, telling it what happened, about the lich, and asking the dog for information.

After a few moments, the dog moves further away from the Petals and transforms into a human. He carries a staff and a sickle, and he wears what looks like a wooden breastplate. "I am Jasent. My brothers and sisters care for the forest here, a place this village dispoils. We knew there was something wrong with the villagers so we imposed a quarantine to contain what seemed to be a growing problem once we were unable to determine what was causing it.

"You seem to have information about this problem. What do you want here? We do not wish ill on these people, can you tell me what is afflicting them? We have some limited healing powers. While we have strong disagreement with them, there are those among us that do not wish to see them suffer. Or taken advantage of."

Sense Motive DC 18:Highlight to display spoiler: {The last part sounded like a warning. Was he speaking generally, or was he warning the Petals not to take advantage of the villagers? Either way, he seems serious.}

Mak(JamesM)(89/136)|AC:25/15T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 29| Arrows/20+1 CLB|12/7/2/12(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3)) d20+3=11 ;
Thursday February 29th, 2024 8:24:47 AM
OOC: Mak was suffering from -6 to Str and Dex about the time he was hit with the Waves of Exhaustion. Perhaps some more info about the duration of that effect?

Mak still thinks that the sphere and the portal are connected somehow. (KS: The Planes +3, Roll 11) but his knowledge on such is limited. He'll try to discuss such matters with someone else in the group to combine their knowledge. (Aid Another +2)

Meanwhile he's still weak as a puppy and will only leave his seat if he's headed to a bed.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Thursday February 29th, 2024 9:55:25 AM
Elyas nods to Panzer, acknowledging the good call that the dog might have been a druid.

"Hello Jasent. My name is elyas, and this group is called the 'Eight-Petaled Rose'. We came out here following a connection to a necromancer and a dragon that were threatening our homes. We found the village here with this weird unemotional fog over them. They say they were given a tea that may have caused this. We believe it is an effect of Woldsblood, possibly mixed into a drink or something? There was a lich hiding underneath the town, who has opened a portal to the shadow plane. We would take any assistance you or your Circle are willing to provide"

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Thursday February 29th, 2024 10:34:23 AM
As the others talk Falco examines the petals including Mak. If anyone is still is weakened he can fix them up even if expensive.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (101) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (0/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (0/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+19=28 ; d20+6=14 ;
Thursday February 29th, 2024 1:40:27 PM
Beech sees the dog shift, and with a druid, it'll be better to let those already close do the talking. He'll keep careful watch in case he's needed, but he goes looking to see if he can find this tea, that was given to the villagers.
If he can find it, he'll do some research into it... Detect, Spellcraft, the works, taking his time and not rushing through it....

Spellcraft roll, if needed : 29
Know: Arcana : 14

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet d20+3=13 ;
Thursday February 29th, 2024 2:24:28 PM
" Hi Jasent, my name is Panzer. The 'healer' that came to this village was experimenting on the villagers using Woldsblood to somehow extract their life force to augment his own. He was a Lich. We have a pile of notes he made about what he was doing, if you would like to see them. He also opened a huge portal below the town to let Woldsblood seep into the cavern. That might be the wrongness that you sense from the town. We killed him and his essence went through the portal, apparently to reform on the shadowplane. We are planning to follow him through and finish what we started."

"The Villagers are all weakened, both in mind and body from the contact they had with the Woldsblood. It turned some of them into undead even.My hope is that they will get better now that they are away from it, but they are a danger to themselves until they do. Maybe you and your druid circle could watch over them until they get better? That might give you the opportunity to speak with them and teach them why the Blackbird forest is special and how to live in harmony with it like you do. Also, if you or any of the other druids are planar scholars and know about the Shadowplane you could teach us, before we go in there. I would really appreciate that. "

"Oh, and if you see Theron out in the woods maybe you could invite him to come here and help you watch over the villagers. He is an alright sort of guy and I don't want him waiting around out in the wilds until we get back, um, cuz it might be awhile."
Sense Motive 13
Jasent's meaning goes right over Panzer's head. He actually has the best wishes for the villagers in mind anyway, maybe that is why.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Thursday February 29th, 2024 2:29:03 PM
" Oh, I almost forgot. If you go exploring down where that portal is, under the town. The lake you come to was full of what I think were ghouls, so be careful of that."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+19=27 ;
Thursday February 29th, 2024 7:04:18 PM
Sense Motive: 27

Ayotnom gives Jasent a condensed version of events. He introduces himself as Ayotnom Ogini of the Eight Petaled Rose Adventuring Company and explains they fought a Rainbow Dragon, that lead them to one necromancer and now documents they found at that first necromancer's lead them to Wilsden and the underground chamber with the Woldsblood and the revelation they just discovered that the lich had been experimenting on the villagers and there is a portal down there to the realm of shadow where the lich 's dust entered after it was pulverized and there is a scaly armed monster on the other side of the portal too. He says, "We've come to help the villagers not take advantage of them."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday February 29th, 2024 8:07:09 PM
Kiwina has no information for Jasent that hasn't been covered already, so instead of talking with the druid he checks out the condition of the villagers as best he can. He has no idea how long -- wait. . .

"Jasent, if you've been watching the village, do you have any idea how long they've been without their so-called healer? That might provide some clue as to whether this condition is likely to improve soon. Plus, they almost set their tavern on fire when we first arrived, and who knows how that might've spread."

DM Mark - Tea Time is Over
Friday March 1st, 2024 2:34:55 AM
Mak wonders if the glowing orb the Petals saw is somehow related to the portal, and he asks his friends about this. He rests in the village. (Mak recovers from his exhaustion after an hour of rest, and is now fatigued. See info below.)

Falco checks Mak for any serious wounds, informing him that all he needs is a good night's sleep. He checks the rest of the party as well.

Beech asks around about this tea the Healer was giving the townsfolk. Their dull responses suggest any tea given them was consumed. No one seems to have any left.

Elyas, Panzer and Ayotnom provide a run down on what seems to have happened between this Healer and the town, as well as what the Petals encountered below the Healer's house. Panzer asks that perhaps the druids could help look over the villagers in their weakened state. He also asks Jasent to look for someone named Theron in the woods.

Kiwina mentions the fire, and asks how long this Healer has been here.

Jasent listens to all this, and is quiet for a bit before he responds.

"A lich eh? Wilsden has had a healer for years. His name was Prudan. But now that you mention it, his behavior changed a few months ago. It used to be that the villagers would visit him with almenets or complaints, and he usually had some herbal remedies. I began to notice that he spent more time in town, tending to folks. It was about that time that Prudan made a few visits to a nearby hermit named Gudianen. The villagers knew him as Gad. He's an unpleasant man, but I can take you to him if you wish.

"We generally kept our distance, but when we noticed that something had changed and the villagers were acting strangely, it was decided to quarantine the village. I suggested a different course, but was overruled.

"Clearly, that was the wrong course of action, and I regret that we did not intervene. It certainly never occurred to us that Prudan, or, you say he went by Achtoor? It never occurred to us that he might be undead. While not all of us may agree, I know some will join me in taking a more active role - at least for as long as it takes for them to recover. As you suggest, Panzer, this may be an opportunity to establish a better relationship with these folk, if they are willing."

(The party has a significant number of magic items and treasure. While there is no Catacombs access here in the village of Willsden, if asked, Jasent will tell you there is a Catacombs entrance in Cresthaven. It's maybe most of a day's walk back to Cresthaven, or a quick teleport.)

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For Mak - he was hit with a spell that caused him to be exhausted.
Exhausted - An exhausted character moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. After 1 hour of complete rest, an exhausted character becomes fatigued. A fatigued character becomes exhausted by doing something else that would normally cause fatigue.
Fatigued - A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday March 1st, 2024 4:54:33 AM
Tsak manages to find a blanket that no-one is using and folds it carefully over Mak's legs as he sits in the kitchen of the Mizzeny house the petals have borrowed for a short time. He'll make his friend a nice herbal tea with a generous dash of spirits in it then turn his attention to readying a bed for him. He assumes Mak will improve with some good rest, but he also thought the same thing about the villagers. Time will tell.

Tsak forages for some vegetables during which time he notices several of the petals talking with a dog, then later with a man with a staff. Going back to the kitchen he uses the veges along with some dry tack from his handy haversack to make a kind of stew. To be honest its not great, but it will fill bellies and, along with a good kip, will have the petals travelling much better tomorrow.

Mak(JamesM)(89/136)|AC:25/15T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 29| Arrows/20+1 CLB|12/7/2/12(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3))
Friday March 1st, 2024 8:49:10 AM
Mak made his way to the guest house and lay down. He was feeling much better and could at least carry his own weight. Once he was in bed he immediately fell asleep. While he slept he was haunted by his actions and what his mind was making up that he could have done instead.

OOC:
It will take Mak 3 1/2 days of bed rest, or 2 days if he doesn't get out of bed at all. Carry on.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday March 1st, 2024 4:27:34 PM
Kiwina thinks it sounds as if they have several courses of action to consider. They can go through the gate to the shadowlands to fight a lich, unless they manage to find and destroy him while he's still recovering. . . They can talk to Gudianen about the lich. That might make the most sense before going after the lich. . . They can prepare and recover a bit before making another move, although that may give the lich time to prepare as well. . . Or, "Before we rest for the day, I would like to go do something about that lake of ghouls. We can fly over it now, but when the day comes that we face the Achtoor, I don't want it to be what stops us from getting out after the battle."

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday March 3rd, 2024 1:23:23 PM
Ayotnom says I wonder if Gad was a fellow seeker? Remember the strange question the lich asked us at the start of combat?"

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Sunday March 3rd, 2024 1:53:08 PM
"I agree that we should get any information we can, maybe this hermit can help us. We will be going in blind into the shadow plane, which will be quite dangerous.

if we need to do some bartering before we continue on, I can shuffle us back and forth between here and Cresthaven. it will take some time though, and I won't be able to bring all of us at once"

unfortunately we are too large of a party for a single teleport spell, but if only some people need to shop Elyas could do some teleporting. In any case it would probably be good to establish a return point here, so Elyas starts studying the common area of the village so he could return to it with a teleport later.

Elyas would also like to spend some time real soon looking through the Lich's spell book to see if there is anything he could use there.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Sunday March 3rd, 2024 2:05:49 PM
Beech, tries to remember anything his mom said about the Shadow Plane, but all he can recall is it's a different place. So maybe the rules are different?
He'll mention that to the rest, but he's not all too up on planar travel so not familiar with it. He has enough to remember what he knows know, let alone adding even more.
While Tsak has his back turned and is doing something else, Beech adds some spices to the stew and then starts making bread with some of the sourdough he has in one of the metal pans. It used to be in a crock, but adventuring life can be a bit rough on clay and glass.

DM Mark - E-Gad!
Sunday March 3rd, 2024 7:52:50 PM
The party wastes no time checking out the vacant house that was mentioned. It's a serviceable dwelling, and he has a couple of decent beds along with what appear to be some sleeping mats that can be laid out on the floor.

Tska sees to Mak's convalescence, tucking him in with a blanket, making some soothing tea, and finding him a comfortable bed. Then he set about making a nice stew.

Mak is glad for some rest. After an hour's rest, it -6 to STR and DEX is reduced to -2 (exhausted to fatigued), and he will find that after 8 hours of sleep, even that -2 to STR and DEX is gone and he feel like his old self (no longer fatigued.)

Kiwina ponders the party's options at this point. He worries that if the Petals don't take steps to end the ghouls in the lake that they may pose a threat to the Petals should they be forced to flee across that lake.

Ayotnom agrees with Kiwina that going to see this Gad makes sense. He wonders if Gad is also a seeker of immortality.

Elyas also intends to seek out Gad. He mentions the option of getting people to the Catacombs in Cresthaven if they need to reprovision. He looks through the Lich's spellbook (the DM will get you that list of spells soon.)

Beech tries to think about what he knows of the Shadow Plane. All he recalls is that it is a place where the dead go before they are judged by Gargul. But more importantly, he is worried about Tsak's stew. He uses his cooking skill to season it up, and then he sets to making bread.

There seems to be some interest in talking with this Gad person that Jasent and the villagers mentioned. Any of the party may go with him, or not as they desire. Even Mak could go, since he is only fatigued before he actually sleeps. (The DM is not suggesting that it is necessary everyone should go see Gad together.)

Jasent leads those who are interested into the woods to see Gad. The walk takes the better part of an hour. He points at a sod hut, where you see smoke curling out of a hole in the roof.

Jasent says, "It's probably best if I'm not here while you try to speak with Gudianen. He's in that place there. He tends to be a bit ... grouchy doesn't quite describe it. Some of the villagers seem to have had some luck dealing with him though. He seems to appreciate gold or things that are useful to him. Good luck.

"I will return to speak with the other druids. I, and perhaps others, can meet you in Wilsden in the morning. Making your way back is to the village from here should be easy." Jasent will give brief instructions on how to find your way back - follow this trail, look for the dead tree, turn right at the rock that looks like a bear, etc.

If you choose to approach Gad, just let me know what you do. And if no one went to speak with Gad, let me know that too. Simply resting in the village is fine as well.
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Regarding the Catacombs, the first order of business will be selling what you have.

We don't need to overcomplicate who teleports with Elyas there and when. For simplicity, I'll let each person just post their purchases in the Catacombs themselves rather than providing a list to others to purchase things for them.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+19=30 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+11=22 ;
Monday March 4th, 2024 3:58:09 AM
(Perception=30, SenseMotive=16, Diplomacy=22)

Tsak thanks Elyas for his offer to transport people to visit the catacombs. He declines as there's really nothing he needs. Well not until he finds out more about where they're going and what might be waiting for them.

The stew tastes better than he thought it would, his cooking skills must be improving! He thanks Beech for making the bread, its a nice addition.

When the call to go see Gad occurs Tsak decides to join in. His preference is to hang back as usual, but he's happy to talk to the fella if required. Tsak wants to know what the bloke knows about the healer, what might be going on with the townsfolk (he'll be watching to see if Gad is similarly afflicted, be interesting if he's not.) and his attitude towards the druids?
Tsak will be at pains to play a simple half-orc who means no harm, he doesn't want to tip his hand regarding how much they know about the lich.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday March 4th, 2024 5:05:48 AM
Ayotnom would like to go see Gad and go shopping in the catacombs. He has a number of items on his to get list.

He is curious to know what Gad talked about with Achtoor disguised as Prudan and if he knew Achtoor's true nature.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Monday March 4th, 2024 10:39:29 AM
Falco also hitches a ride to the catacombs to stock up on some necessary items once they other items have been sold and distributed.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d100=57 ;
Monday March 4th, 2024 11:40:09 AM
Elyas will not go to see Gad, as he thinks for now it is better to have a smaller group go talk to him. he is a hermit afterall.

Elyas focuses on getting people to and from Cresthaven. He can bring 4 medium people on the first run. Falco and Ayotnom leaves one more slot.

Of course Elyas doesn't have a set spot in Cresthaven to land in. He will fix that after the first trip...

He gathers those that are coming with him and flashes away
percentage chance (88 and below is safe) = 57

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday March 4th, 2024 1:34:34 PM
Beech plans on staying in town. Not having been with the Petals very long, isn't expecting much as a share of the loot. His plans also require a fairly large chunk of change, he has always liked the Robe his mom wears, even if it is under layers of her "shamanistic" disguise she dons everyday.
He'll spend the down time watching the villagers to make sure they are not getting worse, and to prevent them from doing something harmful to themselves...

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Monday March 4th, 2024 4:09:07 PM
Panzer thinks Elyas has the right idea about not spooking the hermit and he needs to replace a few expended itens at the catacombs so he will tag along to Cresthaven and then the catacombs. In Cresthaven he does look up the local chapter of the WLA and per his membership finds out all he can about what to expect on the Shadowlands plane.

OOC
Panzer has not decided to keep the ioun stone and so he turn it in to be sold, it seems to slow and restrictive to him. Once he knows his share he will make his purchases and be ready to go

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday March 4th, 2024 7:44:13 PM
Kiwina can wait on the Catacombs. Maybe he can talk to the hermit with Tsak and Ayotnom. That would keep him in the area, and he thinks a few of them should be around just in case there's more going on than they're aware of.

DM Mark - Separate Ways
Tuesday March 5th, 2024 1:35:56 AM
Standing in the woods are Tsak, Ayotnom and Kiwina. The area seems rather peaceful and quiet. Jasent seems to withdraw rather quickly, but maybe druids just move fast through the woods when they're by themselves.

The sod hut sits in the land here like a squat, glowering fat man. The two shuttered windows look like closed eyes, so maybe more like a squat, sleeping fat man. You see a curl of smoke rising from the chimney and the smell of smoke pervades the woods here. So, really it's like a squat, fat man smoking a pipe, who's looks says he's best not disturbed. But that's just the hut.

Tsak makes his way to the sturdy door and knocks, and then steps back. After a wait, Tsak is about to knock again, when the door flies open. An old man stands before you, dressed in greasy leathers that have seen some use, gray hair tied back behind his head. One eye seems in a permanent squint, and the other regards the three of you balefully.

"A half-orc, a minotaur, and a centaur banging on my door. Sounds like the start of a bad joke. Yer an unlikely bunch to be out here, an' I don't know none of you. Why're you knocking on my door? If you got business with me, best tell me quick who you are and what the devil you want. And if not, bugger off!"

Tsak can see that the man, though old, seems to be in good health with a spryness that belies his appearance. He can sense that the man is genuinely annoyed, but is slightly expectant of … something. Tsak can tell that a quick answer is needed before the man retreats back inside.
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Back in town, Mak looks forward to a good, long sleep to restore him to his usual self, but he can move about until he goes to sleep - he's just fatigued. Beech tends to some food.

The people here seem their dull, usual selves. You see several folk milling about, almost mechanical in their tending to daily chores as they speak in monotone voices, and their words lacking any inflection or emotion. Some folks shuffle in and out of the tavern.

A girl is playing with stuffed toys, all sitting in a perfect circle. A couple sit on a bench in the front of a cottage - muttering to each other but acknowledging little else. Even the animals in the village seem affected, moving with a mechanical precision that is unnatural.
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Elyas, Falco and Panzer decide to teleport to Cresthaven. Cresthaven is a welcome change from the dullness of Willsden. It seems like a busy seaside town, and you are near a small dock. The Rose is anchored out from shore a bit in an area deep enough for the ship's draft.

As before, the town is lively with fishers, farmers, and others trading in a local market. The people seem to be friendly, although the two beastfolk get second glances. The town has an administrative building, 2 inns, 3 taverns, several shops and an array of households.

You see the inn and tavern you visited before. And you recall there was a quartermaster that seemed to be in charge of the docks here.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday March 5th, 2024 2:54:51 AM
Ayotnom says, "Excuse me but are you a mister Gudianen or "Gad"? We've come to ask you some questions. I am particularly interested in your recent visits by the Healer known as Prudan. I'd like to know what you discussed with him among other things that is if you have a moment. My name is Ayotnom Ogini and my companions are Tsak and Kiwana. We are adventurers and part of the company known as the Eight Petaled Rose."

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday March 5th, 2024 8:07:19 AM
Ayotnom steps in so Tsak takes a back seat. He's watching carefully. This guy might be a hermit but its unlikely that he had no knowledge of what was happening in the village. If Mak were here he'd offer the guy gold, Tsak usually goes for the not-so-subtle art of intimidation. Let him bluff and bluster, the ranger waits patiently to see what direction the conversation might flow in.

Mak(JamesM)(89/136)|AC:25/15T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 29| Arrows/20+1 CLB|12/7/2/12(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3))
Tuesday March 5th, 2024 8:20:51 AM
Where do these people get their water? Mak wondered as he decided to investigate the village. He decided to start with the tavern as he approached the staff. "I'm looking for fresh water, where might the stream or well be?" he asked in an emotionless voice due to his fatigue and injuries. He still had burns and bruises all over his body from the fight with the lich and the subsequent fall from running away.

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Tuesday March 5th, 2024 9:50:49 AM
Elyas will head to the Rose and rest up. He will need his energy and spells back to make the return trip to the villiage.

"Let's meet back at the Rose after we are all finished with our shopping and any other errands. Then I'll take us back to the others."

Elyas will check in with Ramsay, make sure nothing has happened to the ship or crew, and take a night's rest.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Tuesday March 5th, 2024 12:31:17 PM
Falco agrees with Elyas and inquires about the best place to buy diamonds or diamond dust. He assumes he must find catacombs access but would rather support a local business.

{ooc: He plans to spend the bulk of his gold on hand, 6000gp, on diamond dust. If there are community funds to offset that would be great but I have a feeling we will need to have this stuff on hand.}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday March 5th, 2024 12:51:38 PM
Panzer asks around looking for the WLA chapter house that he assumes would be in a town this size. He also looks for the entrance to the catacombs for later restocking.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday March 5th, 2024 1:44:57 PM
Beech keeps an eye on Mak, he can take care of himself, but he's still showing after effects of the fight, and friends look after friends...
He stays a ways back, no need to be smothering.
While doing that, he listens to see if any of the people are getting better, as in coming out of the maliaze.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=19 ; d20+24=37 ;
Tuesday March 5th, 2024 6:04:49 PM
As Ayotnom takes the lead in the conversation, Kiwina tries to size Gad up (sense motive = 19). He also looks for signs as to how Gad gets by out here by himself (perception = 37).

DM Mark - Separate Ways
Wednesday March 6th, 2024 12:13:05 AM
Ayotnom asks this hermit in the woods some questions, while Tsak and Kiwina watch. When the man balks, seeming to want something, Tsak considers intimidating him into coughing up the info they seek. While intimidation is a good skill, it does leave the subject hostile afterwards, and Tsak reconsiders not wanting to make an enemy out of the man. Soon, you all realize he wants some money or goods, and you find that 50 GP seems to make him more cooperative.

The man glares up at the minotaur for a moment before speaking. "You're tall."

"Adventurers, eh? I can see from yer gear that you aint' from round here. Well, you got gold and that's enough for me. The villagers used to come to me for minor ailments and such, but that dried up when that healer come. Yeah, he come to talk to me, asking about the Realms of Shadow. He also had questions about Woldsblood there. He seemed focused on an area known by some scholars as the Forest o' Regret. It's in the Estates of Unrest in the Realms of Shadow. Souls get stuck there for a long time, and some never move on. But that is true of many parts of the Estates of Unrest. I can tell you from experience - it's a bad place fer mortals like you."

You sense he knows more. If offered another 50 gold, he will tell you he doesn't have any more info about this Prudan the Healer or about the Forest of Regret specifically, but he will share enough into that you can read here about the Realms of Shadow and the Estates of Unrest.

The sun has descended and afternoon shadows give way to early evening twilight. You should be able to make it back to the village by dark with a Survival DC 12 roll - the druids instructions were pretty good.

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The village is quiet for Mak and Beech.

Mak can sense that Beech remains genuinely concerned about his welfare, but careful not to overstep.

As they steps outside, Mak and Beech can see there is a well in town and it seems to be in use. When he goes into the tavern, he asks if this is the only source of water for the people here.

The villagers continue their odd way of answering questions from the Petals by pretending they're not there and speaking to each other.

"That well's important to us. Glad to have it. Washing clothes happens down by the river, sure, but that well's what we use most."
"And the beer. River water's better for the beer."
"That fella's beat up. They come back and said the Prudan was a skeleton that was poisoning us, so I guess he's not our healer anymore."
"Yeah, we'll have to go back to Gad."
"Or we could ask the druids."
"Nah, them druids hate us."

As before, no one takes initiative to offer service to Mak or Beech but if asked, food and drink will be wordlessly brought to them. Clearly the villagers can see Mak and Beech, but they have this odd habit of seeming to only directly acknowledge each other. And neither Mak nor Beech sense any malice in this. Or really any emotion at all. It's a bit unnerving.

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In Cresthaven, Panzer is able to locate the WLA chapter house. Someone named Malin greets him and asks, "What news?" Panzer will find that this man can also direct him to the local Catacombs access. Falco is there too, and glad to know where the Catacombs is.

Elyas hires a boat to row him out to the Rose to rest in a familiar setting. Ramsey greets him as he lowers a rope ladder to the wizard.

"Ah, you're a sight for sore eyes there Master Locke. It's been quiet here, and the provisions from Cresthaven there've been adequate. The crew's mostly in town for some rest and such. I can call them back if'n the Petals are ready to go. Where's Cap'n Kwina and the rest? Should I get the ship ready to sail?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+2=15 ;
Wednesday March 6th, 2024 1:35:25 AM
Ayotnom has more than enough gold to pay Gad for both pieces of info and asks the follow-up questions "Did you know that Prudan was actually the lich Achtoor, seeker of immortality in diguise?"
"What specifically did Prudan want to know about Woldsblood?"
"How did you yourself come to possess such detailed knowledge about Woldsblood and the Realm of Shadows?"

(OOC: although it says on Ayotnom's sheet most of his gold is on the ship, presumably he'd take some amount as "walking around money" considering he has a handy haversack)

(Survival: 15 - but I reserve the right to ask further follow up questions depending on the answers to those questions)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+10=25 ;
Wednesday March 6th, 2024 4:11:22 AM
(Survival = 25)

Tsak is happy both to chip in with any gold and to provide directions as they make their way back to town (survival). Before leaving he mentions to Gad that the 'healer' has left the area and therefore the villagers may need his services again, particularly as they seem to have been affected in some way by a lingering malaise. Given the man's obvious focus on coin he adds that the druids are watching the townsfolk and would view any attempt to take advantage of them in a dim light. He tries to remember as much as he can regarding the Forest O Regret and the Realms of Shadow so that he can repeat it accurately to the more knowledgable magic folk amongst the petals.
Also he remembers the fey female that visited him at Yuletide and the queer effect her gaze had upon him. The Realms of Shadow sound pretty overwhelming to Tsak and he wonders whether the Petals should seek guidance from someone much more knowledgable and powerful before they attempt to travel there. He resolves to discuss this at length with the Petals and not to be hurried into any rash decisions.

Mak(JamesM)(89/136)|AC:25/15T/--FF(Encum)|CMD 29| Arrows/20+1 CLB|12/7/2/12(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+12(MS)(20)x3))
Wednesday March 6th, 2024 9:00:15 AM
Mak went to the well and lifted a sample out with the provided bucket. As he did so he examined the bucket closely to see if it was painted or had any foreign substance on it. He then poured out a little into a mug he'd procured from the tavern and slowly poured it into his hand in small increments as he looked for impurities to see if the woldsblood had somehow gotten into the water supply. Mak doubted the river was affected since the children were suffering from the same malaise and he doubted they drank the beer.

OOC:
Perception +19, Taking 20, Roll 39 (Bucket and water)
Survival +8, Taking 20, Roll 28 (Water Purity) Burning a Hero Point for a +8, So final roll 36.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday March 6th, 2024 9:40:34 AM
Falco takes some time walking the town, getting odd look since he is a beastfolk, and browses what is about. He finds after the most recent life and death situation he needs the time. Eventually he finds a shaded spot and sits for a bit praying to the Warper-Sar and thanking him for allowing him so much power in his time of need. He knows there is shopping to do but takes some time with this.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Wednesday March 6th, 2024 1:32:51 PM
Elyas smiles at Ramsay
"It is good to see you too friend. No, we're not ready to set sail now, probably not for a little while. I came back here with a couple of the others for supplies and to make sure you have what you need. We ran into some... interesting problems in the Forest, and it seems that the next step along this trail of breadcrumbs goes where the Rose cannot.

I am going to rest up here on the ship, then collect the others in the morning and return to the village. Keep doing what you're doing, try to keep the crew from getting in too much trouble."

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+6=17 ; d20+19=24 ;
Wednesday March 6th, 2024 1:54:23 PM
Beech sees him checking out the well, and wanders over. While he looks mundanely Beech will check it out magically...
"Doubt it'd be here, it'd be too easy to find if it's a constant. More likely they were given something that will take weeks or months to wear off, or will need a magical solution beyond my meager know how..."

Detect Magic, Spellcraft, Know: Arcana...

Arcana Rolled 17
Spellcraft Rolled 24

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday March 6th, 2024 4:18:15 PM
Panzer, not under any geas he is aware of, relates the happenings of the past few days. He asks for knowledge about the plane of Shadow and how it may vary from the Wold.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+25=39 ;
Wednesday March 6th, 2024 6:17:00 PM
Kiwina tells the man, "If you used to help the villagers, they could probably use your help now. Like my friend said, that healer was actually a lich and he did something to the villagers to make them. . . docile?" He tries to extract a promise that Gad will check on the villagers, and wonders silently about the choice of the words "mortals like you" when presumably Gad is also mortal.

The man's explanations, however, leave Kiwina unsure if the Shadowlands are another plane or several. Hopefully the lich will be near the gate it created.

Before they return to the village, Kiwina readies his weapon; he spends the time travelling back to the village looking for spirits. (OOC: The weapon lets him see ethereal (incorporeal) creatures that are within 60’ of him, including spirits of various places.)
(Survival = 39)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday March 7th, 2024 1:39:01 AM
Ayotnom waits to hear what else "Gad" has to say. (OOC: Checking in)

DM Mark - Separate Ways
Thursday March 7th, 2024 11:27:10 AM
Ayotnom does not hesitate to pay the hermit Gudianen, and has several questions. Ayotnom, Tsak and Kiwina make sure that this man knows he was dealing with a lich, and that the town may have need of his abilities.

Q:"Did you know that Prudan was actually the lich Achtoor, seeker of immortality in disguise?"
A:"A lich, eh?. Well, that would explain a few things. He was odd, seemed knowledgeable on extra planar things, and such. Also seemed keen to know about immortality and undead. Specifically asked about the Forest of Regret, but I don't know many specifics about that particular part of the Realms of Shadow."

Q:"What specifically did Prudan want to know about Woldsblood?"
A:"He seemed to want to know what Woldsblood could be used for, and if it could extend life. I don't know about extending life, but Woldsblood usually don't stick around outside of the Realms of Shadow. It seems to evaporate as soon as it's here. But in the Realms of Shadow, it's kind of a permanent thing, and it don't pose the threat there that it does in the Wold. He must'a found a way to open a connection to the Realm of Shadow if he was using Woldsblood here."

Q:"How did you yourself come to possess such detailed knowledge about Woldsblood and the Realm of Shadows?"
A:"Let's just say I'm well traveled."

Q:"If the villagers were affected by Woldsblood, will they return to normal?"
A:"That's tough to say. I'd think it'd wear off, but not really my area of expertise. But this Prudan fella, if he was a lich then he was a baddie for sure. Evil in the Wold comes on fast and fades fast once the evil's gone. Good tends to take longer to take effect and linger longer longer even after the source of that good is gone. Even though you say the lich left, maybe there's still a linkage to what he was doing."

Q:"Will you help the village?"
A:"I may check in on 'em now and then. But I live out here cause I don't much like being around folk. And I'm about done talking with you three."

Q:"The druid's are watching the townsfolk."
A:"Bah, those busybodies are always mindin' everyone else's business in the woods. Jerks."

It's getting dark. Time to get back to town.

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In Willsden, Mak and Beech check the well. Mak pulls up some water and looks at the water and the bucket for signs of contamination, Woldsblood or anything else.

The water smells alright and the bucket looks fine. You recall that some villagers mentioned being given tea. Beech recall that it's commonly known that Woldsblood does not typically last long in the Wold, unless someone found a way to make it stay around longer. It's possible the beer could have been contaminated, but again Woldsblood might not last long in the beer either.

Nothing about the well detects as magic, nor does anything in the tavern.

Mak is tired and needs to sleep.

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Falco pokes around Cresthaven. He finds the usual assortment of goods you would expect to find in a small seaside town. Folk there are curious about him, but polite. Some suggest that since you're supposed to wear a feather in Blackbird Forest, perhaps being a birdman covers that. Then he finds a quiet place to pray.

In the WLA, Panzer relates the recent happenings in Willsden. They say this would explain why the druids quarantined the town, and they pepper him with questions. Is there anything Panzer does not share? As for info on the Realms of Shadow, he will learn enough to read here about the Realms of Shadow and the Estates of Unrest.

Aboard the Rose, Falco lets Ramsey know everyone's alright, but that the Petals will be gone for a while more. He tells Ramsey to keep the crew out of trouble, and Ramsey says Cresthavin's too small for them to cause much problem, but he'll make sure of it.

Elyas intends to sleep aboard the ship. What about Falco and Panzer?

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Thursday March 7th, 2024 3:21:04 PM
Panzer tells those in the WLA anything he knows about what transpired out at Wilsden. The WLA are heroes of the realm and he sees no reason to not inform them. He soaks in everything he is told about the Realm of Shadow. He also asks how long it takes a lich to "put itself back together" after being defeated.
Panzer shoulders the bag of goodies from the mission and heads to the catacombs. Nothing had been claimed by the Petals so he intends to sell everything and bring back the gold to be split up.
As to where he sleeps.... well he makes sure to sleep abord the Rose if he has either the loot or the gold from selling the loot on him. No need to be dumb and get robbed he figures.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Thursday March 7th, 2024 6:50:31 PM
After he prays and settles his spirit before stopping by the catacombs for something he had been forgetting to buy for some time, a handy haversack, along with the diamond powder. Once settled he heads to the boat for the night. He worries briefly before he beds down that he does not have water breathing prepared as he normally would but gets over it.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday March 7th, 2024 7:54:45 PM
Sensing that Gad has been as forthcoming as he's going to be, Kiwina asks no more questions before they head back to the village.

Kiwina figures that even though Woldsblood evaporates, it has to go somewhere. Maybe it filters up through the earth and affects the village on its way to wherever -- in which case shutting down the gate ought to help the village. And also, in which case, they ought not delay long enough to be affected themselves. (Kiwina has no knowledge of the planes and little enough of religion, so defers to anyone with another explanation.)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Thursday March 7th, 2024 9:02:01 PM
While Mak rests, Beech stays as a alert as can be, until the rest of the group returns for it's chat. Then after a watch is chosen, he preps some more food, but stuff that's portable and stable enough for a few days to eat.

DM Mark - Separate Ways
Friday March 8th, 2024 1:51:32 AM
Kiwina can sense that the Petals may have extracted what information they can from this hermit the locals call Gad. The three thank the old man and turn to go. The old hermit responds, "Watch out for them druids going back. They're a tricky bunch, an' I would trust 'em as far as I can throw 'em." (I don't mean to cut you off - if you have more questions you think this guy may have answers for, let me know.)

Kiwina, Ayotnom and Tsak make their way back in the dwindling light - DC 21 Survival check to follow the druid Jasent's directions back to town. As you approach the Wilsden, you see dim lamplight in some of the town windows. While you see a villager or two move mechanically about some task or another, there seems to be no guard posted.

You make your way to the empty house the villagers had mentioned. Opening the door, you startle Beech a bit. Mak is pretty tired and is already asleep. But there is no sign yet of Elyas, Falco or Panzer. Which is not shocking, since you figured Elyas may need to spend the night to be able to teleport again to get back.

In the morning, the five in town wake. Mak feels greatly refreshed as is his old self, achy leg and all. He's glad to not feel that strength sapping exhaustion and fatigue he felt the day before.

Stepping outside, you see the villagers beginning to shuffle about, but you wouldn't describe the activity as lively. Soon, you see Jasent and with him are three others dressed in leathers and carrying a staff or a cudgel. Jasent greets whomever of the Petals are outside.

He looks around carefully as he say, "Good morning. I trust you slept well. And I trust you were not visited by a lich or his ilk during the night? I've brought some friends - this is Urla, Ques, and Halvarion. We'll check the villagers as you suggested. I wonder if there's anything we can do for them? Is there anything we can do for you all?"

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At the WLA in Cresthaven they are very glad to talk to Panzer, taking copious notes as he relates what happened with the lich. They will tell him that a lich takes some time to reform, but time can move differently in the Realms of Shadow and the Vales of Twilight. If indeed the portal Panzer mentioned connects to such places, as the pool of Woldsblood suggests, there's no telling when or where the lich may be.

That evening, Falco and Panzer hire a boat to take them out to the Rose, which is the Petal's ship. As you approach, you can see there are lanterns lit, and your boat is soon spotted as a call goes out from the ship, answered by the man rowing your little boat. A rope ladder is let down and as you climb aboard, Elyas and Ramsey, the ship's first mate, greet you. They are happy to find Panzer a place to bunk, and the three comrades drift to sleep with the gently sway of the ship anchored in the bay.

You wake in the morning refreshed. Ramsey has the cook prepare a simple breakfast.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+2=17 ;
Friday March 8th, 2024 4:52:54 AM
Survival vs DC 10 to aid another: 17

Ayotnom knows he's canny at nature craft but he is more wise than average so he tries to aid one of the other party members in navigating back and is successful in his aid attempt (OOC: whoever is trying to beat the 21 gets a +2)

Ayotnom asks, "I don't suppose you druids know anything about the Realms of Shadow or Forest of Regret specifically. I think that is where we are headed if we use the lich's portal and well we probably will need all the information we can get."

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Friday March 8th, 2024 9:55:22 AM
In the morning Faloc find Ramsey. "Its good to be back on the boat, even if just for a short time." He pats Ramsey on the back. " I am sure we will be leaving again shortly but is everything going ok with the ship?"

Falco will ills his time talking to the crew before they teleport back to the others.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday March 8th, 2024 1:51:14 PM
While they are waiting in town for the others to return, Kiwina tries reading the notes he had gathered from the caves. He won't understand them as well as Elyas would, but maybe there is something in there about manipulating the gate or about the shadowlands.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+10=22 ;
Friday March 8th, 2024 2:13:58 PM
(Survival=22 +2 aid=24 pass)

Tsak follows the druids instructions without any real trouble and they make it safely back to town. He beds down and grabs as much sleep as he can. In the morning he's pleasantly surprised to see the druids. At their offer of assistance he enquires what they know about dealing with a lich, finding his phylactory and also navigating and travelling in the shadow realms.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Friday March 8th, 2024 7:20:18 PM
Panzer just heads to the hammok he was assigned on the trip to this town, no need for Ramsey to worry. In the morning he heads to the catacombs to sell off the groups excess treasure. He packs a lunch, not knowing how full the catacombs might be.

In hindsight he should have brought a cot too.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Sunday March 10th, 2024 4:28:53 PM
Beech, decides he needs a quick run to the Catacombs, but he guesses it can wait...
He will make a mention that Telepathic Bond might be useful again, knowing he can cast it, if given a scroll.

DM Mark - Separate Ways
Sunday March 10th, 2024 11:44:57 PM
Ayotnom helps navigate the woods getting back to town, but between he and Tsak, they get back to town just fine. He's worried the Petals don't know enough about where they're going in the Realms of Shadow.

Mak rests and awakes refreshed.

As Kiwina waits for the others to return, he pours over the notes found earlier. They include a collection of writings in a few languages, but most of the more recent notes are in draconic. They seem to cover a number of topics, including construction of interplaner portals, the Realms of Shadow and Woldsblood.

These detail Achtoor’s experiments on different people in the village, including details about each of the NPCs encountered. It seems he discovered that the more life he draws from his experiments is more potent the younger the subject. The journal has some notes about moving to a larger town, preferably with several orphanages nearby. Perhaps some war torn regions in Asildur would serve that purpose, though no specific areas are specified.

Information on Woldsblood says that in the Realm of Shadows, Woldsblood carries the souls of the newly dead deeper into the afterlife. When brought into the Wold, the substance remains a very dangerous thing, one that poses special dangers to the careless. It suggests that any persons of the Noble or Ignoble Races who come within a few feet of Woldsblood will feel the pull of the substance on their souls, which can be distracting and confusing.

There is no additional information on the Realms of Shadow beyond what you already have from these and other sources.

Tsak greets the four druids. He asks Jasent and the others what information they may have about liches, their phylacteries, and Realms of Shadow. The druids know less about these things than you already have from other sources.

Beech looks forward to a visit to the Catacombs as he considers what sort of spells might help.
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Falco checks in with Ramsey and the crew of The Rose, making sure all is right with the ship. The crew is a bit sparse as many of them are ashore. Ramsey reassures him that he's aware the Petals may be delayed, and he and the crew are prepped for an extended stay as they attend to any ship repairs that may be needed.

Panzer rests and heads to the Catacombs.

(I know we're all waiting on the Catacombs sales to dispense gold so you can all head ot the Catacombs for purchases. I've sent a request for Catacombs help. Everyone will be able to visit the Catacombs.)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=11 ;
Monday March 11th, 2024 2:02:18 AM
Ayotnom decides to go to the catacombs himself at some point after the others get back. He also thinks about what might be able to help them moving foward.

Know(Planes): 11

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Monday March 11th, 2024 10:21:29 AM
Falco hangs on the boat until Panzars transaction takes place so he can do any last minute shopping. The handy haversack and piles of diamond powder ate almost all the cash he had on hand but the diamond powder will prove life saving he is sure.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:37AO/29/19T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Monday March 11th, 2024 12:17:12 PM
Mak woke and though he felt better was still a little worse for wear and his limp was less noticeable. Still he'd lost the desire to investigate the Woldsblood and had decided that it would wear off over time.

"What's the point here? It seems to be fairly clear that there is nothing we can do to further aid these people."

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Monday March 11th, 2024 2:59:19 PM
Elyas wakes up and does his preparations, preparing several teleports

Once everyone is back together again, Elyas gathers them up and teleports them back to the house they were staying at in the villiage with the rest of the petals.

He then shuttles anyone else who might need to go shopping, using up a few more teleports as needed

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday March 11th, 2024 8:00:28 PM
Kiwina lets the others know what he finds in the notes. He doesn't recognize all of the languages, but does understand draconic. He makes a point of telling Mak about the impending move to Asildur, although he's not sure whether that's a concern for Mak or not.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Monday March 11th, 2024 10:30:32 PM
Panzer returns from the Catacombs with a heavy, no really heavy bag, and the crystal ball. They needed that to find the Lich, right. He hopes so because it seemed like an eternity in there. Heck he was even talking to random gnomes.

OOC
DM Mark said he possessed the Gold-fu to help even out WBL. He should dole out shares soon.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday March 11th, 2024 11:48:21 PM
Beech needs a Catacombs trip, but is trying to figure out just what he can afford....
"I'm thinking of picking up two or three Arrows of Undead Slaying, what do you think? Good Idea or no?
Is anyone thinking about Mind Link?"

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 1:49:08 AM
Ayotnom says to Beech, "Those arrows sound like a good idea"

DM Mark - Back Together Again d100=56 ;
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 2:01:18 AM
Elyas wakes in the morning aboard the Rose. Falco checks on important material components as Panzer shows the others a really big bag of loot to his friends. Elyas soon teleports the three back to Wilsden. They arrive without mishap in the midst of the village. (Rolled a 56 on the teleport.)

Ayotnom thinks about what sort of things he might want to purchase in the catacombs that will help with where they are going. (Ayotnom rolled a Knowledge Planes 11. What sort of information is he looking for?)

Mak says to his friends, "What's the point here? It seems to be fairly clear that there is nothing we can do to further aid these people."

Kiwina tells the others what he found after pouring through all the notes they brought out. He makes a point of telling Mak about Achtoor's reference to moving to the war torn parts of Asildur where there might be orphanages to continue his experimentation on children there.

As the morning progresses, Jasent will speak to Ques and Halvarion, sending them off on some errand. Jasent and Urla move among villagers trying to assess their condition. Many of the villagers try to avoid the two druids, but lack much ability to put up a fight. Jasent and Urla try several curative spells, but they appear frustrated, perhaps feeling the same way Mak did.

Jasent comes to the Petals. "I am concerned that these people still seem afflicted despite our efforts. My hope is that these ill effects will wear off over time, but I don't know. I wondered if somehow Prudan the healer, you called him Achtoor, may have cast some spell on them, but I sensed no magics here. Perhaps the connection he established - that portal you mentioned - maybe that has some lingering effect. Assuming Achtoor is a lich as you say, he would represent a strong evil. Typically, once an evil is removed from a place, their effect fade quickly. But you say he is gone, so I'm at a loss."

Panzer wants to dispense treasure to his friends, but is interrupted by calls from two excited druids. He's also has the crystal ball (is this a party item?)

Ques and Halvarion return, struggling to push what appears to be a heavy chest on a small cart. "Jasent, we were searching for answers in that healer's house, and we found this hidden beneath the floorboard in a bedroom. We were worried about opening it, based on what you said about that place. We were worried it might be trapped."

It doesn't take the Petals much time to check the chest over and determine it is not magicked. They also are pretty sure it's not trapped, though everyone stands back as Panzer uses his kukri's to "open" the lock. Within, you find gold, gems and jewelery totaling 150,000 gold in value! You can quickly tell from the goods and the sheer amount that this could not have come from Wilsden. As the party looks at Jasent, he is quick to say, "No, we lay no claim to that. It is you who vanquished the lich - this is your spoils.

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The total from the catacombs was 190,611 gold. Adding this 150,000 gold from the chest gives a total of 340,612 gold. Based on the current wealth Ryan sent me for each of you, each person get's the following amounts, which should bring them to 181,254 total wealth.

Ayotnom - 40,995
Beech - 52,254
Elyas - 39,379
Falco - 92,112
Kiwina - 19,517
Panzer - 57,444
Tsak - 38,912
Mak - 0

As we even everyone out, Mak's share is zero as his current wealth sits at 183,763. For anyone interested, here's the somewhat overly complicated method I used do distribute this wealth to get everyone about even.

Since you have access to teleportation, feel free to make a visit to the catacombs. We don't need to roll for each teleportation. I just want to get everyone geared up so we can start the next adventure.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 5:47:24 AM
(OOC added the above gp to Tsak's character sheet. Tsak is as flush as he's ever been)

Tsak guesses the best thing to do is put the whole chest into the bag of holding until they can get it back to the Rose. Or someone could just teleport it. He's not sure if he needs anything for the journey ahead. He talks with most of the Petals separately looking for inspiration or guidance.

When the petals all get a chance to sit together he poses the main question on his mind How are we gonna find the phylactery. Not much point fighting the lich until we find that - cause we can't kill him without it. At some stage he's gonna get lucky.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 10:06:55 AM
Before they are teleported back Falco runs back to the catacombs for a couple of more purchases. Boots, a ring and a belt that will help him in future battles. He knows he needs more survivability and a greater ability to move around the battle field to heal.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 10:10:02 AM
We have to learn more about the lich if possible. we already searched his underground bunker. maybe his phylactery is on the other side of the portal? it is difficult to find one because it could be tied to any magical item. But I don't know that we can do much more for the village without finding and dealing with the lich for good.

Elyas continues to help with shuttling people between the Rose and the village, which is fairly easy to do now that he has a studied anchor point on both sides.

He stops in the Catacombs during one of these hops as well

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 10:21:07 AM
Panzer pulls the crystal ball from his pack.
" I thought we were going to scry on him with this, right? He's pretty messed up, being a fine powder the last I saw him. He needs to reform and I am hoping that makes it hard for him to resist things like this right now. From what I hear from our magic folks that dagger is PART of him, made from one of his bones. That should be a strong connection to him and should allow us at least a glimpse of where to go to find him. Additionally, a good part of his kit was meant to make people not able to find or see him for what he really is. With that gone and him regenerating from ash he shouldn't be able to use such items right now. I think this is a perfect time to spy on him, find him, and go finish kicking his butt to the point he stops coming back. Once he is really, truly gone I think these folks will get better."
Panzer looks proud that he managed to figure this out all on his own. You had heard he wanted to become a weapon mage once but gave it up when he saw how it hindered his fighting. Maybe he does have some brains in there after all.
Panzer returns to the catacombs. After taking both of those spells directly to the face, the Badger kin is thinking defensively. He wants a ring of evasion, a pearl of the sirens so he doesn't need to worry about drowning or not being able to fight underwater and a pair of winged boots so he can get to bad guys faster and without stepping in bad things like red slime and woldsblood.

OOC
I saved the crystal ball out as party loot to do this very thing. I had heard other party members discussing it and it sounded like a good plan. So yeah the crystal ball is party loot and we can sell it when we are done and split it.

Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:37AO/29/19T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 3:45:53 PM
News that Aisildur might be in jeopardy certainly got Mak's attention. It has been a while since he'd been home, so he wondered what the place was like now.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 5:48:40 PM
(OOC: Checking in; on phone was in office today. Will make a longer post when I can)

Ayotnom resolves to go to the catacombs as for what he was wondering plain wise he wanted to know if there was an item that could protect against any negative effects of the shadow realm

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 5:57:33 PM
Kiwina does what he can to estimate what surface features the chamber with the lake is under, making trips up and down as needed to figure it out. He does not try to cross the lake, or even enter the cavern it is in.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 6:00:17 PM
To clarify, Kiwina has 12 ranks in geography, 23 in perception, and 25 in survival to help with that assessment, and is making multiple attempts to narrow in on the most likely spot.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 11:50:24 PM
Posting for Beech (He's not feeling well)
Beech heads to the catacombs to pick up some special arrows

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 65/92 | AC : 35; Touch 23; Flat 26 CMD 35(37vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday March 13th, 2024 1:35:39 AM
Ayotnom takes stock of his items, his wealth and what it will cost to upgrade.

Eventually he settles on his rapier, his cloak, his headband, his amulet and his ring going up 1 step each and then sets off to the catacombs to make it happen.

DM Mark - Wrapping Up Purchases
Wednesday March 13th, 2024 2:57:36 AM
A bit overwhelmed at his new wealth, Tsak tries to put it aside and focus on the lich, thinking finding the phylactery needs to be a priority.

Elyas agrees with Tsak. He fears that it may be difficult to help the village further without dealing with the lich for good.

Panzer has been thinking. He suggests scrying the lich and using the bone dagger to help with this. He looks forward to ending the lich completely, as he too thinks that may be necessary to helping the people here.

Mak is concerned that the lich seems to have mentioned using orphans in Asildur to further his experiments.

Ayotnum considers what may be most effective to prepare him for where the party is going. He knows they plan to journey to the Forest of Regret in the Realms of Shadow. Information on what may be there has not been definitive, but he generally knows the place is populated by the souls of the dead, doomed to wander that realm until they resolve things from their lives. Many become trapped there and never leave the Realms of Shadow. The old hermit warned the Realms of Shadow can be a dangerous place for the living because of this.

Kiwina uses his skills in geography and survival to try to determine where the underground lake might be relative to the town. Underground, he looks out over the dark, still surface of the lake, careful not to cross it or go in as he recalls the ghouls that attacked in increasing numbers before. He is able to determine that the underground tunnels lead away from the town. Coming back up, he thinks he knows the approximate area of the forest that should be above the underground lake, though it is probably a few hundred feet beneath the surface.

Ayotnom, Falco and Beech focus on what sorts of items may help them in this place.

Fortunately, Elyas is able to ensure everyone can make their way to the Catacombs.

As the Petals ponder the sources of the malady affecting the people of Willsden, they are a little sad. From the looks of the homes here, this looks to have been a thriving village, but the people they see before them do not look capable of maintaining what they have for long. It's rather reassuring to know that some of the druids are here and will help look after them for now.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday March 13th, 2024 5:28:53 AM
Tsak notices Kiwina popping about here and there, measuring things, consulting maps. He's intrigued.
What're ya thinkin big guy?

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Wednesday March 13th, 2024 9:54:00 AM
Falco tries on his new gear, particularly enjoying the fancy new boots, and waits for the group to regather.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday March 13th, 2024 5:52:53 PM
"I think we need to leave the village to those who are in the area. Because I'm assuming we are not moving here for the next year or two to be sure they recover. We can probably support those who we leave here, but I'm betting evils of the Wold won't just stop for a couple years. During Mom's adventuring years, she told of some down times, but there was always something simmering away in the background that needed looking into."

He seems a bit distracted by something.... Highlight to display spoiler: { put in Catacombs order, Slaying Arrows can be shot from anysize? since they don't do the arrows damage?}

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday March 13th, 2024 6:12:40 PM
Once he finishes his purchases in the catacombs Panzer returns and is ready to follow the Lich into the Realm of Shadows.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday March 13th, 2024 7:59:44 PM
Kiwina replies to Tsak that he just would like to be able to get around the lake of undead -- although a way into the tunnels further from the village would not be a bad thing in his mind. As deep as that cavern seems to be, he's got no way to get down to it. On the other hand, that also means he's not worried about the ground collapsing onto them if he does what little he can to start filling the lake in.

(Soften earth and stone would take about three weeks to fill the lake, assuming he could keep the cavern ceiling in range of the spell.)

Kiwina agrees somewhat with Panzer -- he's probably as ready as he's ever going to be to follow a lich through a gate to the Shadowlands.

DM Mark - Wrapping Up Purchases
Thursday March 14th, 2024 3:31:30 AM
Mak spends the day relaxing in town as his friends shuttle back and forth to the Catacombs with Elyas. Falco tries on his new gear, and Panzer has wrapped up his purchases.

Tsak notices Kiwina's business and brief absence, and asks him what he's doing.

Kiwina tells Tsak that he's trying to figure out where the underground lake is located, since he's considering bringing the roof down over it and hopes there may be another entrance to the chamber where the pool of Woldsblood and the portal is.

Beech worries that the malady affecting the folk of Willsden may take as long as a year or two to wear off, and he trusts the druids to keep an eye on the people until then. This causes some concern among the druids. Jasent says, "A year or two? Do you really think these folks could be ill that long? If that is the case, perhaps we should relocate them to Cresthaven where they can be better looked after by a larger community. Do you have any means of divining how long they may be affected? I fear that even in this state, they may not willingly relocate."

The Petals see four villagers heading off into the woods carrying bows and a few poles. You also see that one of the villagers has carelessly cut his leg with an axe while chopping wood. He sits down, looking at the wound, seemingly numb to the pain.

(Does anyone still need to wrap up Catacombs purchases? If there any mundane things that are needed, the druids may be a useful source for certain items.)
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As to Beech/John's question about Arrows of Slaying, typically magic weapons do not resize. However, for an Arrow of Slaying, let's assume it will resize since as you note, it's damage is a fixed amount. Good suggestion John.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Thursday March 14th, 2024 4:06:56 AM
Oh ok, good idea, but shouldn't we confirm the 'other way in' thing before we collapse the roof or otherwise wreck the way in that we know about?

Tsak is as ready as he'll ever be. He spends his days feeding soup to Mak and helping out wherever he can. It's times like these he still misses Esmerelda.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 | AC : 30; Touch 25; Flat 22 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday March 14th, 2024 4:32:55 AM
(OOC:Just took care of mine)

Ayotnom now has several upgraded items including his amulet, headband, ring, rapier and cloak

Ayotnom says, "Don't forget we have to distract that scaly arm somehow when we go to enter the portal."

Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:37AO/29/19T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Thursday March 14th, 2024 6:50:58 AM
OOC: I’ve some experience with bows. The size of the arrow relies on draw length. Beech can have a large body, but a medium human like torso which gives him the same draw as a human. No need to resize the arrows.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+16=20 ;
Thursday March 14th, 2024 8:54:56 AM
"A Party Favor or three should distract that beastie."

To the Druids "We will defer to whatever you decide, we discovered the problem, and we are going to go and end the undead thing that created this mess. Maybe, just maybe when we put that permanent nail in him and send his soul off to judgement, it will break whatever effect that is holding on so tightly.
But then again it may not. If I can make a suggestion for when they do return to some sense of normal, try to work with them. I can't say it will make any difference, but maybe, just maybe, they and you can form a working relationship rather than a semi-combative one.
We will stop back by to inform once we are successful, unless one of the higher powers decides our presence is needed elsewhere without delay, if that's the case, we will manage to get you a message, I hope..."

Diplomacy so as to calm the Druids and give them some hope.... Roll 20

Highlight to display spoiler: { Beech has quivers of various size arrows, because he does sometimes get larger and shooting shovel handles is more effective than shooting shovel handles that return to normal arrow size after firing.}

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Thursday March 14th, 2024 9:36:00 AM
Falco stretches his feet in his new boots and then look at the Rose docked off shore. He activates the boots and flies out o the ship, practicing how to use them and how best to maneuver Once he is confident he waits for his teleport back to the main group.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2

Elyas (Ben A.) (84/103, 12 NL damage HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Thursday March 14th, 2024 9:36:16 AM
Elyas rejoins the group after finishing the catacombs jumps.

"We should use the crystal ball to see if we can get any hint about where the lich is, or what kind of container he is in. Panzer, do you want to do the honors, or should I?

Elyas also would like to spend some time the next time we camp looking through the lich's spellbook.
[ooc:did we ever get a list of what was in that spellbook? I don't remember seeing it.]

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet d20+20=40 ;
Thursday March 14th, 2024 10:23:03 AM
Panzer licks his lips. He had done a little research into things like crystal balls and scrying while he was at the WLA and while he sat waiting in the catacombs. He had learned that planar barriers were significant in thwarting scrying attempts. Thus he wanted to be on the other side of that portal when he tried this.

He mentions this to the others and signifies that he is ready to go back down into the caven and try to scry on the lich. If they are ready he will head down and prepare to cross the barrier. Before going he will take the Bone dagger and the crystal ball and store them in his backpack. He will also use his wand to enchant both of his blades with Weapon Bless and himself with Shield and then head through the portal to perform the scrying. He is fighting defensively as he flies through the portal.

The rest depends on if that big scaly thing is still there wanting to die. If it is then combat will happen. If not he will unpack the items and , in full view of the portal attempt to view the Lich.
The crystal ball does not say it requires anything to activate but in case it does here is a UMD check. Panzer wants this to work so he applies a hero point wherever it will have the best effect, either on the UMD check, or hopefully to the Lich's saving throw or to what information is gleaned from the attempt, (DM's call)
UMD Nat 20 for 40

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Thursday March 14th, 2024 10:23:42 AM
Hero point spent

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Thursday March 14th, 2024 10:27:07 AM
if combat happens Panzer's AC's would be
Normal 35
Touch 19 (I don't think shield will help this)
Flat 28 (shield helps but dodge and thus fighting defensively IIRC does not)
Plus any other buffs he gets pretransition

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+15=23 ;
Thursday March 14th, 2024 7:44:47 PM
Kiwina helps the hurt villager (23 on a heal skill check, plus a CLW if needed).

He tells the druids, "The effect may stop when we vanquish the lich. But it looks like trying to care for them will be more than a handful. Move them when you think it's best."

To Ayotnom he adds, "Distract the arm? Might attacking it once we're on the other side be a distraction?"

DM Mark - Wrapping Up Purchases
Friday March 15th, 2024 3:24:11 AM
Kiwina tends to the villager with the axe wound to his leg. It was a pretty bad gash, but a curative spell from the centaur fixes him up. The druids are impressed and will talk to Kiwina about his profession and spellcasting abilities.

Tsak worries that Kiwina's plan of bringing the ceiling down over the ghoul infested lake may seal off the way to and from the room with the portal.

As Tsak mentions the portal, Ayontom wonders aloud if the party is prepared to deal with whatever was on the other end of that scaly arm that reached through. Beech suggests throwing the thing a party favor. Kiwina suggest just attacking the thing on the other side.

Elyas suggests using the crystal ball to scry on the lich.

Panzer is happy to oblige. He takes the crystal ball as he holds the bone dagger, and he focuses on the image of the lich. As he concentrates, the crystal ball grows cloudy and seems filled with mist for a moment. And then … nothing. Bit of a let down really. But it seems to have no effect, and the crystal ball is clear once again. (No need to expend a hero point. As I look over the rules for hero points, there's really nothing that a hero point would do to diminish another's save or other defenses. Hero points affect the PCs rolls and saves and such. Also, I know Panzer intended to scry the lich once through the portal, but he may try again once he passes through.)

Mak and Falco are ready to proceed. However, an overlooked element is that Elyas has been teleporting party members several times today, so he's pretty much out of 5th level spells. A prudent party may decide they want their mage at full power going in, so the DM assumes you would rest another night for this.

So, the following day, the party will bid the druids farewell. Kiwina tells them that the Petals hope that vanquishing the lich may release them, but if not the druids should do what they think best.

As the party heads down, they are confronted with the large, dark lake, and I need to know what you do to move across it. There is that boat, but it's on the far side as you used fly spells and such last time you came back. You may recall that crossing the lake with the boat drew the attention of ghouls that attacked you. Strangely, the ghouls never left the lake. At least, not as far as you know.

If you decide to simply fly across, kindly let me know what spells you use and mark them off.

If you do avoid contact with the lake and proceed directly to the portal, before you is a green, shimmering portal 25' wide. The room here smells pretty awful, what with decaying undead, and rotting bodies. Running through the portal is a 5' wide channel filled with Woldsblood, leaving plenty of room on either side to pass through the portal without contacting the Woldsblood. While proximity to the Woldsblood can leave you dazed for a round, the short duration means we don't need to track that now.

Please let me know (1) what you do about crossing the lake, and (2) how you prepare and proceed through the portal. Of course, if you decide to fight the ghouls, we can take it from there.

(For Elyas - I forgot about the lich's spellbook. I will get that info to you tomorrow.)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 | AC : 30; Touch 25; Flat 22 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Friday March 15th, 2024 5:09:42 AM
(OOC: Ayotnom can cast up to 3rd level spells, Lich's book might interest Ayotnom too)

Ayotnom uses a fly spell to cross the lake. As for the portal he says, "Who has the party favor? Last time merely putting the food on string near the threshold caused the arm to appear. We need to distract it first with something so some of us can cross and engage leaving things open for the rest of us to make it through."

Mak(JamesM)(117/136)|AC:37AO/29/19T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic
Friday March 15th, 2024 8:12:39 AM
Mak rose from bed still stiff and sore from his ordeal. He felt a little guilty for his fear and subsequent flight from the battle however, so he prepared in silence as he adjusted his bandages and gingerly donned his armor and equipment. He didn't know what the plan was since he'd been out of most of the discussion, but he'd been told they were shipping out, so he'd be ready.

A short time later Mak joined up with the crew as he limped up to them. "Where are we headed?" he asked.

'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 | SHIELD OF FAITH
Friday March 15th, 2024 11:04:54 AM
If Mak is actually still injured Falco would heal them him the night before they head back to the portal.

Falco looks at the water and thinks on the ghouls. "IF they don't leave the water, and the water isn't too deep, I could probably clear them out using holy channels repeatedly. Still best to leave the for only if necessary."

Crossing the water is easy enough with his new boots leaving him the option of flying twice more that day. As always he stays to the back of the group as they discuss the portal and will try to be the second to last member though so as not to be a target.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2
Friday March 15th, 2024 11:15:20 AM
{Header Update}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday March 15th, 2024 11:43:49 AM
Tsak looks at Mak Land of the dead. We hear they have donuts, and maybe some whiskey.

Tsak's armour can fly him back across the lake, and he could probably carry some other stuff too - someone's backpack, spare pair of boots, a broken fighter. He can only use fly once a day, but what could possibly go wrong on the other side of the portal with the Woldsblood and all? Piece of cake!

Before crossing over he looks to Kiwina You wanna clear these things out boss man or do we just fly right over top of them?

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Friday March 15th, 2024 2:37:15 PM
Once the group is rested and ready to proceed, Elyas checks to see if anyone needs additional help crossing the big lake. He has a Fly spell and could use some dimensional steps to move someone else if needed.

For himself, he tries out the new boots he just purchased in the Catacombs and flies over the lake easily.

Standing in front of the portal Elyas casts See Invisibility and Protection from Evil on himself. He also has Mage Armor and Darkvision on himself that he casts most mornings.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (14 minutes)
See Invisibility (140 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday March 15th, 2024 3:41:29 PM
In the morning, Beech casts Overland Flight on himself, it may be slower than a regular fly spell, but it's duration is hours long....
"I suggest avoiding the lake, for two reasons. First, we want to conserve as much of our "Power" for once we cross the portal to the Shadowlands. Second, most important, we may need all the time we can get to find our target once we get there."
Most seem able to fly, so getting across should be simple.
once we as a group gets to the portal and the important question is asked....
"Who do you think brought the party favors. But I need someone to toss this boar leg through first to get it's attention."
Beech pulls a good sized chunk of smoked boar leg out of his sadlebags and holds it out to be taken. After which once he sees it grabbed, hacked or whatever it does, he'll toss a fireball at it to start with, expecting Panzer to be about a 1/2 step behind the blast...

Into the Realms of Shadow

DM Mark - Achtoor's Spellbook
Friday March 15th, 2024 9:37:44 PM
Here's the content of Achtoor's spellbook:

7th—control undead, prismatic spray, waves of exhaustion, spell turning, plane shift, finger of death, ethereal jaunt
6th— chain lightning, circle of death, create undead, disintegrate, greater dispel magic, circle of death, create undead, disintegrate
5th—cone of cold, symbol of pain, teleport, wall of force, waves of fatigue, break enchantment, cloudkill, magic jar
4th—animate dead, arcane eye, black tentacles, dimension door, enervation, scrying, bestow curse, stone shape, wall of ice
3rd—arcane sight, blink, dispel magic, fireball, haste, magic circle against good, ray of exhaustion, vampiric touch, gaseous form, fly
2nd—blindness/deafness, command undead, protection from arrows, resist energy, scorching ray, spectral hand, alter self, ghoul touch, detect thoughts, see invisibility
1st—burning hands, chill touch, expeditious retreat, mage armor, protection from good, Ray of enfeeblement, shield, magic missile, protection from good, identify, hold portal
0th—bleed, detect magic, read magic, touch of fatigue, mage hand, open/close

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Friday March 15th, 2024 10:27:30 PM
Before going he will take the Bone dagger and the crystal ball and store them in his backpack. Panzer uses his new boots to fly across the lake and again to fly through the portal. Before going through the portal he will also use his wand to enchant both of his blades with Weapon Bless and himself with Shield and then head through the portal to perform the scrying. He is fighting defensively as he flies through the portal.
He will also toss Beech's leg of Boar through ahead of himself as a distraction, though he feels feeding the wildlife is unnecessary since they are going to unceremoniously murder anything that tries to stop, or eat them on the other side.

Weapon Bless off hand weapon 7/10 rounds remaining
Weapon Bless main hand weapon 8/10 rounds remaining
Shield 9/10 rounds remaining
Fly 46/50 rounds remaining

if combat happens Panzer's AC's would be
Normal 35
Touch 19 (I don't think shield will help this)
Flat 28 (shield helps but dodge and thus fighting defensively IIRC does not)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday March 15th, 2024 10:32:33 PM
"Just fly over. If we were going to do something about the ghouls, we should have done it while we were resting in town."

When they get to the gate, assuming nothing slows them first, Kiwina proposes to feint at the thing on the other side so that it sticks its arm out, then attack. Unless it covers the whole gate, while it is engaged near one edge, folks could slip through near the other.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Saturday March 16th, 2024 4:49:14 PM
Beech offers a Wand of Bless Weapon to anyone who wants to click it...[b]"Bought this ages ago, but with Holy on my Bow, I no longer need it make my attacks Good. Besides that, it's also supposed to cause any possible great shoot to be confirmed, but it won't work on Keen Weapons like a Vorpal Sword. Highlight to display spoiler: { it makes a weapon as Magic &Good, and auto confirms any critical hit }
Beech watches as the Panzer tosses the leg through, if he catches a glimpse of the critter, he'll drop a party favor (a.k.a. Fireball) if not he'll be ready to go through...

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Sunday March 17th, 2024 12:16:16 AM
Before anything else happens Ayotnom casts extended mage armor on himself. He's ready to enter the breach after the fireball and Panzer

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Monday March 18th, 2024 12:00:00 PM
Elyas is ready, and stands by the portal. He will definitely not be the first one through, but he will join once the group is ready to head in.

"from the test we did, I think we can expect to fight something right away. everyone ready?

[ooc: there are a couple spells I'll take from the spellbook, but I'll wait until the next downtime we have. nothing i need to do right away]

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (14 minutes)
See Invisibility (140 minutes)

On Party

Summon

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2
Monday March 18th, 2024 12:20:17 PM
As Panzar goes though the poral Falco counts slowly to himself. "Five, Four, Three, Two, One." When he hits one he uses his boots to fly though the portal being sure to keep himself to the edge away from where Panzar went though.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work"
Monday March 18th, 2024 8:00:03 PM
Having rested, requipped, and researched information of the Shadowrealm from crotchedly old "Gad," the party has returned now to the Lich's chamber, the pool of Woldsblood is still there, but something seems different now.

Panzer, prepared to fight for his life, enchants his blades and enters the portal ... no scaly arms reach out to grab him through the portal ...

Falco goes nest, also prepared for combat ... he is followed by the rest of the party who enter singly

As each member enters the prtal there is a jolt ... you each feel a sudden rush of energy coursing through your body, followed by a disorienting sensation of weightlessness. Colors blur and twist around as each are engulfed by the swirling vortex of darkness. The air crackles with arcane energy, and strange whispers echo in you ears, seemingly coming from all directions at once.

Suddenly, the sensation of movement ceases, and the party finds themselves standing on the threshold of a realm unlike any they have ever seen. As they look back, they see the shimmering portal they passed through, sparkling with tiny motes of light.

Before you all stretches a desolate landscape draped in an eternal twilight. Twisted rock formations rise jaggedly from the ground, casting long, foreboding shadows that seem to writhe and shift with a life of their own. The air is thick with an otherworldly chill, sending a shiver down each the adventurers' spines as they take in the surreal sight before them.

Eerie whispers echo through the darkness, seemingly coming from all directions at once, adding to the sense of unease that permeates the air. High overhead, stars shine brightly down on all creatures, illuminating the bleak landscape with an eerie glow as. Curiously, none of the party have a shadow here.

As the party takes in the surreal surroundings, your attention is drawn to a sight both captivating and unnerving: a rivulet of Woldsblood flowing towards the portal. The crimson liquid glows ominously in the dim light, its surface rippling with energy. Ahead, the Woldsblood twists and turns like a serpent, carving its way through the desolate landscape. And dancing above the surface of this river of Woldsblood, you see occasional motes of light, similar to those on the surface of the portal behind you.

Perception DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Gazing upon the river, they notice strange, shadowy figures moving beneath the surface, their forms shifting and contorting in the dark depths. The faint whispers that echo through the air seem to grow louder near the Woldsblood, carrying with them an eerie sense of foreboding. }

As the party follows the course of the Woldsblood, about 60' away, they see a group of rocks at the river's edge. Two figures are hunched over the crimson river among these rocks, their forms barely discernible in the dim light.

Once the party is within 30', the party can see that the shadowy figures among the rocks are cloaked in tattered robes that seem to blend seamlessly with the darkness. They are peering intently into the Woldsblood, using some sort of polearm to scoop things out of the river and depositing them among the rocks.

What now brave adventurer's???? I'll try to make a map ... we'll see if Excel likes me, or I'll try something else

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Monday March 18th, 2024 8:39:28 PM
Once again Panzer pulls out the crystal ball. He holds the dagger and pictures the old man in his mind.He concentrates and tries to see him and get a bearing on where to go.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday March 18th, 2024 9:00:41 PM
Beech has the bow out, but as anyone knows who has one, once it's in a hand, it is ready to go. With overland flight previously cast, he takes his time, drifting with the rest of the group. (a take 10 on Perception =32)
"Guys, be careful around the river, there are things under the surface."
He checks is saddlebags and the packs, everything is just where it should be...
"Can everyone access all of their gear? I've never traveled beyond the prime, unless you count shifting deeper towards the First World in a evil forest..."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday March 18th, 2024 9:24:11 PM
Kiwina wonders how this plane will affect the spirits that travel with him, but does not take the time to test this now. He has two questions, one he thinks Panzer is trying to answer. . . "Which way do we go to find the lich? Do we want to stop this stream of woldsblood going through the gate?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+19=21 ; d20+6=10 ;
Monday March 18th, 2024 11:23:14 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=21 pass, Knowledge geography=10)

Tsak looks into the wolds blood, there are things in there. Are they people's souls? Are these creatures removing them so that they don't go thru the portal? He looks at the surrounding landscape (knowgeog) to see if there's an easy, mechanical way to dam the river thats going thru the portal.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=27 ;
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 2:32:27 AM
Perception: 27

Ayotnom looks down at the river of woldsblood and asks, "What are those shadows beneath the surface?"

He says to Kiwana, "How do we know the Woldsblood isn't powering the gate and once we cut off the flow it won't close? Maybe we investigate those cloaked creatures fishing I don't know what out of the river of woldblood then try to scry on the lich again now that we are in the place where his ashes fled and failing that we scry on the scaled arm creature that attacked us last time we tried to enter"

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 d20+25=28 ; d20+7=8 ;
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 10:17:14 AM
{Perception: 28} {Knowladge Planes: 8}

"The things moving under the surface and the whispers really make this place creep, it feels like the backdrop of a nightmare as much as anything else."

He realizes he doesn't know anything about this plane of existence so instead looks to the cloaked creatures Falco calls out.

"Hello there, don't mind us where just trying to get our bearings and I don't want to startle you as you concentrate on your task."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+16=36 ; d20+22=41 ;
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 12:40:26 PM
perception = 36, nat 20

"I wasn't planning on touching the stuff anyways, but yes there is definitely something moving under the surface. be careful, there is a lot we don't know about Woldsblood.

From this side of the portal Elyas tries investigating it again, to see if it is anchored by a spell or item or whatever else.
Detect Magic for now, if we have a few rounds Elyas will also use spellcraft to try to identify what is going on.
Spellcraft = 41

Mak(JamesM)(117/136)|AC:37AO/29/19T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|23/18/13/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic d20+19=39 ; d20+3=9 ;
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 2:43:28 PM
Mak moved into the bleak landscape with his bow out and ready as he wasn't ready to advertise his holy sword in this dark realm. Noting the swirling shapes in the river, he looked at the rivulet of blood to see if dropping a few rocks in it's path might prevent it from entering the portal.

OOC:
Perception +19, Roll 39
KS: Planes, +3, Roll 9

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 9:42:45 PM
Kiwina's still of the opinion that they know the blood doesn't belong on the other side of the gate, so blocking it's a start to returning things to normal. But the first question was the more important one, and waits to see Panzer's success.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 9:56:52 PM
"Lich first, the Woldsblood is just a side effect for right now. If it's beyond our ability to close, we can search up those who can assist us, but Mr. Lich is ours."

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work"
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 11:09:10 PM
OOC: Sorry for posting so late ... the sun was out, and it was fairly warm, so I was able to get the wife out of the house for several hours ... she got 2 new purses (Coach & Michael Kors), and I got gaming stuff =)

River Battle Map

Ok, so the map works ... I'm not sure if y'all want to find your own avatars, or let me know if there are some on a previous map, and I'll look for them

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Panzer pulls out the Crystal Ball and a dagger in hopes of discerning what direction the Lich isHighlight to display spoiler: { If you're using the bone dagger that the Lich dropped, I need you to make a DC20 Will Save please and thanks }

Beech, with bow in hand, and who's using his flight spell to see better, spots figures under the water of the Woldsblood stream, and then asks if everyone has all their gear

Kiwina ponders "What direction is the Lich?" and then "Should we try to stop the flow of Woldsblood going into the cavern?"

Tsak sees the figures under the Woldsblood, and the ones upstream from the party. The one's upstream seem to be pulling almost immaterial shapes out of the liquid as it passes by. Not every one, but almost seems they randomly grab souls. Tsal looks around but doesn't see anything that could be used as a dam

Ayotnom asks a good question, "What are the shadows under the stream?" Easy answer is they are souls, whether they are lost or following the path they should be is undetermined

Falco shares that the "The things under the liquid and the whispers are creepy, like a bad nightmare." Falco then calls out to the two figures

Elyas states he wasn'ty planning on touching the Woldsblood, then uses his magic to see this side of the portal Highlight to display spoiler: { There is a force holding the portal in this spot ... the magical energies are coming from both the Woldsblood, and the land itself }

Mak, with bow in hand, looks for something to move into the stream of Woldsblood heading into the Lich's cavern, but doesn't spot anything

Kiwina is keeping tabs on Panzer, while Beech shares a plausible plan, "We deal with the Lich first, and then the 'Blood."

The two figures stand up. They are a good 15' tall, dressed in whispy tattered black robes. Their "polearms" are actually scythes.

For all - Perc check DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: { the "souls" that have been pulled from the waters and laid out on the rocks begin violently moving and shaking }

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 11:14:31 PM
Lich first yeah, but without destroying the phylactery we aren't destroying the lich, only causing a temporary reset. He's gonna keep coming back and he's gonna learn more about us every time we fight him.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet d20+11=18 ;
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 1:22:40 AM
will save DC 20 failed 18. Panzer uses a hero point to make up the difference and pass the save (+4 applied after the roll, provided they work here)
I'd like to finish this before we kill some big ol' grim reapers....
How long has passed since we walked through the portal?

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 3:38:21 AM
Armalad says, "Well if the lich hasn't reformed fully yet we may be able to find and destroy the phylactery if it is mid reforming."

He decides to call out to the robed creatures with the scythes, "Sorry to interrupt whatever it is you are doing, but you don't happen to know where a lich or its phylactery may be found? We came from the other side of the portal and when we fought and beat the lich previously its ashes flew into this portal which lead us to this realm and we are kind of hoping to put an end to this lich before he comes back again. He's a really bad guy as he was experimenting on this town under the guise of trying to heal them."

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 10:50:15 AM
Falco keeps a good distance back from the figures but still tries to be friendly.

"So.. what you fine folks doing here? Were just passing though."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2

Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|23/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT)**|1d8+7(20)x3)) d20+23=26 ; d8+7=11 ;
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 11:26:55 AM
Mak thought about it and decided one of those 15' tall guys laid over the stream would be perfect for blocking the flow of Woldsblood as he reached for an arrow or two and loaded his bow.

OOC:
Readied Action, Roll 26, Damage 11 hp

**Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training| Darkvision| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Just a scratch | | Range: 0-45 Feet |

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 9:10:22 PM
Beech, if the robed figures make an offensive action, plans on unleashing on them....
He unhooks the large quiver and lets it hit the ground, After it hits the ground, he casts Enlarge Person....

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 10:59:36 PM
(OOC: Checking in)

Ayotnom prepares to draw his dagger should getting the attentions of the robed creatures with scrythe result in hostilities

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 11:14:12 PM
The time to test this has come sooner than Kiwina expected, as he converts his rod into a battleaxe and draws his shortsword. His ancestral spirits would normally appear around him at this point as ghostly figures.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+19=31 ;
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 11:26:08 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=31)

Tsak isn't sure that you can kill Mr and Mrs Death, much less whether you should try. Especially here, interesting. He also notes that being out of the stream doesn't appear to be good for the 'souls'.

Still, he moves to the front of the party, plasters a welcoming smile on his face and prepares to be a bullet sponge if/when things go south.

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work"
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 11:53:17 PM
OOC: So to get the avatars on the page, I had to find them, save them, and then insert them "over the cells" to make it so we can move them around. Youll have to move your mouse over them until it changes to a hand then you can move them around

OOC2:Y'all were coming in from the right hand side of the map, so I've got y'all stacked up where you stopped upon seeing the two dudes and experience everything else

IC: Since moving onto this side of portal, time seems a little weird, but you estimate that you've been here 5 minutes or so

Tsak urges his friends to "Focus on the Lich first, everything else is secondary."

Panzer, when he pulls the dagger and crystal ball out, gets an odd expression on his face, and then shakes his head Highlight to display spoiler: { Someone just tried to mess with your head, they almost had you believing that your friends were actually the bad guys - outside of that, you aren't able to a reading on anything with either device - you can tell that the combo would have worked, but something is blocking the scrying attempt }

Ayotnom calls out to the two figures who have stopped "fishing" and are now surveying the party, "You don't happen to know a lich or ones' phylactery is by chance? His remains turned to sparkling dust and came through the portal..." At the mention that the Lich is a bad guy, the two began making a creepy, nails on a chalkboard noise ... you figure out they are laughing

Falco, following up after Ayotnom also calls out, while they're laughing, "What y'all doing here, we're just passing through."

Mak, looking logically at the size of these two "things" considers that they might make a good dam for the Woldsblood, and prepares to fire Highlight to display spoiler: { I had to look up what a readied action was, ugh I feel old }

Beech, who's thinking mimics Mak's, drops his quiver and then gets much larger than he already is

Ayotnom places his hand on the hilt of his dagger should things turn south

Kiwina, feeling that a combat is coming turns his rod into a battleaxe and draws a shortsword. As he draws those, ghostly figures surround him, these are much more benevolent looking that the others

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Thursday March 21st, 2024 12:16:11 AM
" OK, that hasn't happened before. Um, I don't want these anymore. Someone wih a stronger will than mine can carry them. The dagger tried to convince me that you guys were the bad guys, and I almost believed it. Then something blocked the scrying. Someone else please take these." Panzer indicated the dagger and crystal ball.
" Whats going on with these guys? They seem tough. Not to be a scairdy cat or anything, but I would like to find Achtoor, finish him and get the heck out of here. Extra fights just complicate things."

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 d20+16=28 ; d20+1=15 ;
Thursday March 21st, 2024 10:18:01 AM
Falco watches them for a moment wondering what these two are. {Know Religion: 28 and Planes: 15 to identify} "Well if you two don't want to chat we will just be going. Mot sure what your doing to those souls but they don't seem to enjoy it by the way." He looks back to the Petals. "Lets go look about I guess."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2

Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|23/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT)**|1d8+7(20)x3))
Thursday March 21st, 2024 3:29:37 PM
Mak held a hand up when offered the dagger..."It's clear I'm not as mentally resistant as most. Keep that away from me. And if you don't want to engage with those two now, what happens when we return and aren't at full strength and they decide we look ripe?"

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Thursday March 21st, 2024 3:42:02 PM
Beech, once the spell finishes, reaches down and grabs the quiver from the ground, then hooks it back onto his belt. Highlight to display spoiler: { Beech is now Huge for the next 19 minutes. }
"Maybe we should split them up, the crystal ball could be acting like a focus for that knife. I also may not be the best choice for the knife, knowing a lot of multi-target spells, should fall under it's coercion even for a brief time, a lot of you all could get hurt...."

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday March 21st, 2024 10:51:01 PM
"No use for the crystal ball here. As for the knife, is the problem only when someone touches it? If we can put it in a container and not be affected by it, maybe we should."

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work" LD1 vs Beech: d20+30=33
LD2 vs Ayotnom: d20+30=49

Beech Damage: 2d4+14=19
Ayotnom Damage: 2d4+14=21

Thursday March 21st, 2024 11:33:07 PM
Ok. Updated Map

Panzer shares his issue with the dagger and crystal ball, and probably feels the need to take a bath to wash the "ickiness" off himself

Kiwina mentions putting said dagger into a container, and that the crystal ball may not work here, or be needed

Beech, now massively huge, also shares that the the two items should be separated, and neither given to him

Mak, still readied, also declines taking the dagger ...

Falco Highlight to display spoiler: { These are Lesser Deaths ... the souls that were wriggling and writhing begin to stand up and you recognize them as Vargouilles. Since you're staring at the now 6 figures, they begin moving towards the party, which I'll share }

While the party is discussing the fate of the dagger, Mak and Falco who've been watching the two creatures, watch as four more seem to rip from the would plucked from the stream, and launch themselves into the air. These four have come from the souls dipped out of the Woldsblood.

OOC: Apparently I need to stop playing 5E ... I messed this up again ... let me fix this then y'all can change your posts if needed

The first two robed forms seem to go from not moving to in the party's face in an instant ... Mak fires his arrow, missing the two forms, but smacking it into one of the creatures behind them ...

The four critters look like this a blackened, bat-winged fiend’s head with entacles dangling from chin and scalp, and their fanged mouth hangs agape. The one Mak hit, is having issues flying (It's the one above the tree)

The two robed figures go after Beech and Ayotnom, as: A) Beech is freaking HUGE, and B) Ayotnom looks like a tasty snack

Both hit one time ... Beech takes 19 damage, and Ayotnom takes 21

[If y'all want/need to change your post go ahead ... I'll get another post out later tonight]

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 81/102 | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Friday March 22nd, 2024 12:40:00 AM
Ayotnom takes a diagonal 5 foot step back and calls out, "I need healing I can't take another hit like that. He then takes a total defense action and heroically casts extended shield.

Active Effects:
Extended Mage Armor + 4 AC - 12 hours
Extended Shield + 4 Shield bonus to AC - 12 min
Total Defense - +4 Dodge AC - 1 round

I fixed your HP, you only got hit once

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 74/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday March 22nd, 2024 12:55:30 AM
Umm.... it has Pounce? if it does I'm unconscious.

Nope, just really fast ... and because I'm blonde and old, only gets 1 attack this round as it moved. I fixed your HP

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+21=22 ;
Friday March 22nd, 2024 6:42:08 AM
(Attack=Nat 1 Yay FAIL)

Tsak moves between Panzer and Falco in an attempt to protect Falco and maybe flank someone.The attack on his opponant does not go to plan and the resulting fresh air swing is not his best moment.

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 3d8+14=34 ;
Friday March 22nd, 2024 11:44:19 AM
Falco moves back while yelling what the creatures are and casts a cure spell on Beech. (CSW at Beech: 34}

"They are Lesser Deaths and Vargoille! Nasty undead and will be hard for me to damage with positive energy. The Lesser Deaths will make you unlucky when you attack and what not so best to keep some distance if you can." Falco wants to get some space but had to heal Beech some first.

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet d20+26=39 ; d20+26=40 ; d3+13=16 ; d6=4 ;
Friday March 22nd, 2024 12:24:39 PM
Panzer nearly soils himself when the creatures they were discussing are suddenly THERE and swinging massive scythes around. H3 immediately takes The minotaur's place, drawing a blade as he moves. He swings and finds out that the death like things are hard to hit.

Main hand attack hits AC 39 for 16 damage +4 electrical damage ( adamantine magic)

Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/14+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+18=29 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+8=14 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=23 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=23 ;
Friday March 22nd, 2024 3:30:39 PM
"I hope these guys stay solid enough to block that flow." Mak said as he pulled two arrows from his quiver and fired. Five arrows flew from his bow across the intervening space.

OOC:
Mak - Strange Freaky Thing, Roll 29(MS), 22(RS), 26, 14. Damage 41 Hp (MS), 18 hp (RS), 23 hp, Miss.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Attacks ignore AC benefits and miss chances from anything less than total cover or concealment| Darkvision| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Just a scratch | | Range: 0-30 Feet |

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 64/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday March 22nd, 2024 10:07:13 PM
Beech feels the energy drain from him as he's hit, "Get'em off!!!" Beech withdraws north and east, taking to air in a 45 degree angle. (40' away and up)

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work"
Friday March 22nd, 2024 10:12:22 PM
OOC: Hey y'all, who's covering for Ben? isn't he out of town, or on a cruise, or spending time with Cthulu or something?

OOC2: I'm gonna throw this up here now that we're in combat with the LD's
Misfortune Aura: When a living creature attempts an ability check, attack roll, caster level check, skill check, or saving throw within 10 feet of a lesser death, it must roll two d20s and take the lowest roll before applying any modifiers.

Updated Map

IC: The two figures had gone from inactive to in the party's face at a heartbeat. The two creatures targeted Beech and Ayotnom, dealing damage to both

The party's actions:

Ayotnom backed up and cast a protective spell on himself

Beech is caught off guard by the attack

Tsak attempts to attack, and the odds were not in his favor

Falco heals Beech to full health, and shouts out to the rest of the group what he knows about the Robed Guys (Lesser Deaths) and the flying things (Vargoilles)

Panzer, who may have sharted himself, draws a blade and moves all in one action, he catches the Death closest to where Ayotnom had been standing with a solid blow, drawing a hiss from it

Mak fires off a bevy of arrows, however none hit their target

LD1 (Panzer is on) 20 damage from Sir Ginsu, he slices, he dices, he makes a great meat pie
LD2 (in front of Beech)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday March 22nd, 2024 10:54:28 PM
OOC: Um... i posted my move, and now I'm back where I started from... plus you missed reducing the hit points by 5 for each level drained.... and everyone remember you are also -1 to every d20 roll you make per level drained.
Can i please move my token back to where i had moved it?
Fixed hp too...

(Sorry it was me, and I did miss the info on you moving, sorry ... I put ya back where ya where)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Friday March 22nd, 2024 11:01:01 PM
Subing for Ben A. Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21)
the round before the Lesser Death's get handsy

IC
With his mind already warded against possession Elyas stepped forward and ook the crysatl Ball and Dagger from Panzer and stowed them away in his pack.

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (14 minutes)
See Invisibility (140 minutes)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet 14d6=50 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+16=33 ;
Friday March 22nd, 2024 11:32:56 PM
Subing for Ben A. Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21)
This past round where the Lesser Deaths make a stunning and surprise attack on the party.

IC
Elyas starts in I 16, next to Panzer. He gasps as he sees the Deaths move in and begin swinging, followed by a swarm of....things. He quickly judges the range and fires a chain lightning at the lead Vargoille which should be withing 30' of everything else that is attacking his friends.

Damage 50 DC 29 save for half
SR vs LD in front of Beech 30
SR vs LD in front of Panzer 33

Satisfied with the sizzling Elyas draws and activates his Rod of Lesser Quickening and casts Haste on the party, raising their AC just a little

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic,1/1 Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (9 minutes)
See Invisibility (135 minutes)

On Party:
Haste 14/14 rounds remaining

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+17=20 ; d20+17=27 ; d6+6=12 ; 2d6=4 ;
Friday March 22nd, 2024 11:46:26 PM
Kiwina uses a spring attack to move around the other side of one of these creatures. He attacks once with his short sword with the creature flanked. Hits AC 20 for 16 points on non-lethal damage (including 4 from sneak attack).

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+17=35 ; d20+17=27 ; d6+6=9 ; 2d6=9 ;
Friday March 22nd, 2024 11:49:28 PM
Kiwina tries a hasted attack as well, hitting AC 27 for an additional 18 points non-lethal damage.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Sunday March 24th, 2024 2:51:36 PM
addition to my turn....
Panzer uses a hero point to draw his second weapon

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet
Sunday March 24th, 2024 2:59:12 PM
Subing for Ben A. Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21)

Elyas attempts to get some space away from the deaths, he moves to k/19

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic,1/1 Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 2/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (9 minutes)
See Invisibility (135 minutes)

On Party:
Haste 14/14 rounds remaining

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 81/102 | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+16=20 ; d8+4=5 ;
Sunday March 24th, 2024 3:27:31 PM
Ayotnom takes another 5 foot step back and hurls his rapier at the nearest lesser death using his hand of the apprentice abililty.

20 vs AC; 5 damage if that hits

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 81/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened d20+21=28 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+21=33 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=26 ; 2d4+6=11 ; 2d4+6=13 ; 2d4+6=12 ; 2d4+6=11 ;
Monday March 25th, 2024 4:40:11 AM
(Tsak hastened = 4 attacks, rolled twice for each and took the worst.)
(Are these undead? If so I need to add +4 to each attack and damage due to them being a favored enemy of our recalcitrant hero...)

Not undead(Attack1=24, Dmg=11 : Attack2=25, Dmg=13 : Attack3=28, Dmg=12 : Attack4=26, Dmg=11)

Undead(Attack1=28, Dmg=15 : Attack2=29, Dmg=17 : Attack3=32, Dmg=16 : Attack4=30, Dmg=15)

Being a simple, single-minded sort of guy Tsak decides to concentrate on the giant skelli before him and goes to work with his big shiny sword.

Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/9+1 CLB|19/14/9/19(RS)/19(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+19=32 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+9=18 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=21 ; d8+16=24 ; d8+16=24 ;
Monday March 25th, 2024 8:19:14 AM
Mak grimaced and refocused as he reloaded and tried again. His first set of two fired together looked promising, but the others he didn't know as the creatures moved in the darkened spaces.

OOC:
Mak - Freaky Creature Thing, Roll 32(MS), 27(RS), 25 (H), 19, 18. Damage 39 (MS), 24 (RS), 24 (H), miss, miss.

**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Attacks ignore AC benefits and miss chances from anything less than total cover or concealment| Darkvision| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 60 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Just a scratch | | Range: 0-30 Feet |

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 3d8+14=23 ;
Monday March 25th, 2024 10:10:02 AM
"Tsak, this should be a good battle for you. your good with the undead."

Falco moves round the battlefield to heal Tsak while the battle rages.

{CSW @ Tsak: 23}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (1/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday March 25th, 2024 7:40:38 PM
Kiwina observes the effects his attacks have had to help determine what further action to commit to next round.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 81/102 | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday March 25th, 2024 11:45:06 PM
(OOC: Checking In)

Time slows down for Ayotnom as he waits to see if his rapier hit the lesser death and then regardless of whether it did or not the magical weapon teiekinetically returns to his open hand.

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work" Vargoille's REF saves: d20+4=24 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=21 ; LD1 REF Save: d20+19=39 ; LD2 REF Save: d20+19=33 ; LD1 attacking Panzer: d20+30=35 ; d20+25=36 ; d20+15=23 ; LD2 attacking Tsak: d20+30=39 ; d20+20=32 ; Panzer Damage: 2d4+14=17 ; 2d4+14=21 ; Tsak Damage: 2d4+14=17 ; 2d4+14=21 ;
Monday March 25th, 2024 11:48:44 PM
Ok brave adventurers ... I didn't see the "energy drain" ability attached to these Lesser Deaths ... what I was concerned about was their attacks...so, again I had to look this up ... if you get hit by one of these critters, you lose 2 levels, which equates to: For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed. Spellcasters do not lose any prepared spells or slots as a result of negative levels. If a creature's negative levels equal or exceed its total Hit Dice, it dies.. There is a saving throw but it comes later in the “day” … and will be a fortitude save …

Updated Map

Elyas, quick on his feet and mind, uses Algebra or Trigonometry, to determine the correct angles to fire off a Chain Lightning spell … that catches both the Lesser Deaths, and the Vargoilles …

Following the Lesser Deaths’ move and attacks, the party responds:

Elyas backs up to give himself, and uses his Rod to hasten his friends this is more for me than y’all - A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. Any condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) also makes you lose dodge bonuses, and an extra attack

Kiwina, skillfully moves around one of the lesser deaths, and attacks it, but neither of his attacks seem to do anything to the LD

Panzer draws his second weapon, and goes after LD1

Ayotnom steps back five feet and he throws his rapier at the nearest lesser death, but it steps out of the way of the sharp pointy blade

Tsak grins as he assaults LD1 with Panzer … his first two attacks seem not to do anything, his third swing catches the LD, and it hisses in pain, and it is able to get its’ scythe to block Tsak’s final blow

Mak, not happy about his arrows missing, fires again … The first arrow sinks into the LD’s shoulder, and it hisses in pain, the other arrows the LD knocks away with its’ scythe

Falco skirts the battlefield and prepares to heal Tsak, should he take damage

Beech (you didn’t post an action – go ahead and take one)

The Vargoille’s – The lighting blast plays over them, and they all drop to the ground, smoking and dead
LD1 and 2 both feel the effects of the lightning blasts as they strike them, both hiss loudly in pain

LD1, splits its’ attacks against Tsak and Panzer: Panzer gets hit twice (unless your AC is higher than 36?) Tsak also gets hit twice

Panzer takes 38 damage and loses 4 levels | Tsak also takes 38 damage and loses 4 levels, Falco steps up and heals Tsak of 23 health, so you lose 15 health

LD2, upset about Elyas and his lightning blast, charges Elyas and swings its’ scythe, but the blade bounces off of something protecting Elyas (Pro vs Evil)

Kiwina, you get an AOO against LD2 as it runs away from you, charging Elyas

LD1 (Panzer and Tsak are double-teaming) 20 damage last round + 25 (CL) + 39 from Mak’s arrow + 16 from Tsak = 100 damage

LD2 (in front of Kiwina) no damage last round, this round: 25 (CL) – it is now close to Elyas

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet d20+29=39 ; d20+29=32 ; d20+29=47 ; d20+29=33 ; d20+29=37 ; d20+29=33 ; d20+24=30 ; d20+24=38 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+20=26 ; d3+13=15 ; d6=2 ; d3+13=14 ; d6=2 ; d3+13=16 ; d6=6 ; d3+13=14 ; d6=2 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 6:48:26 AM
If Panzer missed a post then this will be it. If he didn't then DM's please delete this post.
Now armed with two weapon Panzer starts the dance of death with, well death
.
( In hopes of hitting these hard targets Panzer has stopped power attacking, thus the lower damage totals, a lesser hit is better that no hit for more damage. 2 rolls each taking the worse roll. Haste and flanking added vs AC 31)

Main Hand 1 Hits AC 32 for 15 damage +2 electrical damage
Haste Hits AC 33 14 damage + 2 electrical damage
Off Hand 1 Hits AC 33 16 damage +6 frost damage
Main Hand 2 Hits AC 30 miss
Off Hand 2 Hits AC 32 14 damage + 2 frost damage
Main Hand 3 Hits AC 26 miss
Off Hand 3 Hits AC 28 miss
Bite Hits AC 21 miss

Panzer is raising a sweat trying to hit these elusive targets and scores no critical hits, but does hit 4 out of 8 attempts.

Panzer
Hastes 13 /14 rounds remaining

Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/5+1 CLB|19/14/9/19(RS)/19(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+19=24 ; d20+19=33 ; d8+16=23 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+14=29 ; d8+16=21 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 8:28:36 AM
Mak was running out of arrows as frequently happened when Elyas aided him with the quickening spell. With practiced ease Mak grabbed two arrows, loaded them and fired. (Manyshot) The simultaneously fired arrows went wide, missing their target even as Mak pulled another out, loaded and fired again. (Rapid Shot) That third arrow hit..yes it was going to leave a mark. Mak's fourth arrow (Haste) also missed, but his final attack was hopeful as it streaked across the distance to it's target.

Mak - LD1, Roll 24(MS), 33(RS), 23 (H), 29. Miss, hit, miss, ?? Damage: 23(RS), 21 hp.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet d20+11=29 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=30 ; 4d6=18 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+16=31 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=15 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 8:54:08 AM
Subing for Ben A. Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21)
If Elyas missed a post then this will be it. If he didn't then DM's please delete this post.

Safely back away from the lesser death's aura Elyas starts trying to burn down the death fighting Panzer and Tsak.
He casts scorching Ray
Ray 1 hits Touch AC 29 Spell Penetration 21 fail
Ray 2 hits Touch AC 21 Spell penetration 30 pass damage 18
Ray 3 hits Touch AC 15 miss
He then uses his rod of quickening to cast another Scorching Ray
Ray 1 Hits touch AC 26 Spell Penetration 35 pass damage14
Ray 2 Hits Touch AC 22 Spell Penetration 20 fail
Ray 3 Hits Touch AC 30 Spell Penetration 31 pass damage 15

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 1/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0X2 Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic,1/1 Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (9 minutes)
See Invisibility (135 minutes)

On Party:
Haste 13/14 rounds remaining

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 119/151 ) Character Sheet d20+23=26 ; d20+23=36 ; d20+25=40 ; d20+25=33 ; d20+25=28 ; d20+25=32 ; d20+25=38 ; d20+25=35 ; d20+25=42 ; d20+25=33 ; d20+25=36 ; d20+25=38 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=25 ; d3+13=16 ; d6=2 ; d3+13=16 ; d6=4 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 9:06:36 AM
Panzer hisses as two of the scythe swings strike him, sapping away some of his life force. His armor stops some of the damage.
As LD 2 flies past charging Elyas, Panzer attacks him (AoO) Hitting AC 26 for a miss
He then returns his focus to LD 1

Main hand 1 Hits AC 33 for 16 damage + 2 electricity damage
Haste Hits AC 28 miss
Off Hand 1 Hits AC 35 for 16 damage + 4 Frost Damage
Main Hand 2 Hits AC 26 miss
Off Hand 2 Hits AC 30 miss
Main Hand 3 Hits AC 24 miss
Off Hand 3 Hits AC 19 miss
Bite Hits AC 21 miss

Panzer
Haste 12/14 rounds left

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 119/151 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 9:30:07 AM
Subing for Ben A. Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21)

Elyas closed his eyes as he aw the scythe descend and then heard a *Tink* sound as it hit his ward. Surely not He thought as the swing that should have removed his head stopped mid air.
" Um, they act as if summoned? Ward yourselves against evil!"
Assuming he now can't be hit, Elyas walks around the Lesser Death and touches Panzer, warding him vs evil. (cast Protection from evil)
He then uses his first level pearl of power to recall Protection from evil and using the quicken rod a last time casts it on Tsak.

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0X2 Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic,1/1 Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1(used), pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (9 minutes)
See Invisibility (135 minutes)

On Party:
Haste 12/14 rounds remaining
Panzer -Protection from Evil (14 minutes remaining)
Tsak -Protection From Evil (14 minutes remaining)

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 9:49:37 AM
Falco doubts his magics could harm either of the Lesser Deaths instead he tries to bolster his team casting Bless on the party. He calls out, feeling less then effective. "Focus on the most injured one. We need to get these things down quickly."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (1/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (2/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 3:29:59 PM
Here is a copy of my previous post:

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 64/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday March 22nd, 2024 10:07:13 PM
Beech feels the energy drain from him as he's hit, "Get'em off!!!" Beech withdraws north and east, taking to air in a 45 degree angle. (40' away and up)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+10=25 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+5=25 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 3:41:32 PM
Current post...

Beech, being mid-air, drifts 5' (auto pass fly check)
Beech launches a flight of arrows at the wounded Lesser Death....

All 3 shots miss

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+13=31 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+5=22 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 5:56:34 PM
I've been told i'm still behind a turn...

Beech drifts 5' (rolled a 31, makes the fly check)

He shoots 3 times, missing all 3 shots...

"Almost impossible for me to hit them...." Beech calls out.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 46/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened d20+19=21 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=17 ; 2d4+6=8 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 6:40:30 PM
(Sorry forgot the +4 when I rolled, have added them below, made no diff. I did take off the -2 for lost levels)
(Attack1=25 miss: Attack2=42, Dmg=12: Attack3=26 miss: Attack4=21 miss)

'Oh this is gonna get old real quick' thinks Tsak, just being near these things is bad for your health. But he keeps plugging away, no point stopping now.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=27 ; d20+13=19 ; d8+4=12 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 7:36:02 PM
Kiwina makes the AOO with the battleaxe, since his shortsword has no effect on the creature. The axe hits AC 19 (or 21 if he was still in flanking position at that time) for 12 damage (if it hits).

Kiwina's actions for the round to follow in a different post.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' 7d6=22 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 7:58:04 PM
With one of the creatures surrounded by his friends and one away, Kiwina calls a flame strike down on the one going after Elyas. The spell does 22 damage, half fire and half divine.

The last time I posted Kiwina's spells was Feb-21, copied below. He used a flame strike on the lich, but has had time to relearn it. . .
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Effects:
Haste from Elyas -- +1 to hit, current AC: 23
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 81/102(92) | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+14=15 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 11:28:14 PM
Ayotnom actually takes a 5 foot step towards the Lesser Death at J/K 21 so he can try to throw his rapier again using his hand of the apprentice though he'll probably miss seeing as how he is now 2 levels lower and sure enough it flies as wide as it possibly can.

15 - nat 1 miss

Active Effects:
-2 levels
mage armor = +4 AC - 12 hours
shield - is it 12 or 8 mins w/ the -2 levels?

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work" LD2 attacking Beech: d20+26=42 ; Damabe vs Beech: 12d6+16=59 ;
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 11:55:58 PM
OOC: Yes, there was a round that Panzer, Elyas, and Beech missed.
Avatars: I added one for Mak, the cool and dangerous looking human archer.

Pre-Round stuff: Panzer, hasted, changes tactics and chooses better chances to hit over more damage: Of his 8 attacks, 4 hit – with the LD taking: 59 damage, +4 electrical damage, and +8 frost damage [OMG – 71 damage]

Elyas casts Scorching Ray twice with the use of his Rod of Quickening. While several rays “hit”, only a few do damage [47 fire damage]

Beech, fired 3 arrows but none hit their mark

Kiwina took an attack of opportunity as the Lesser Death left him to target Elyas, but his strike missed

Updated Damage info:
LD1: 100 damage + 88 more = 188 – it’s outfit is smoldering and holy
LD2: Still at 25 damage, but is now behind everyone except Mak & Beech & Ayotnom

This Round Stuff:
Mak draws and fires more arrows, with one striking the Lesser Death (23 damage)

Panzer goes on the offensive again with 8 attacks: This time only two hit, the Lesser Death is seriously grumbling and spitting at the amount of damage it is taking (38 total)

Elyas walks past the Lesser Death, giving it the universal sign that it is “Number 1.” He ambles up to Panzer, who he buffs with PFE, and then pokes Task, buffing him as well with PFE.

Falco calls out to his friends to ”Kill the most injured one” which happens to be the one now surrounded by Panzer, Tsak, Falco (to a point), and Kiwina (to a point). Falso also dips into his magics and Blesses the party

Beech, who’s floating 5’ off the ground, fires three more arrows, but again, none hit, and he calls out ”It’s almost impossible to hit them”

Tsak fires off 4 attacks, with one biting into the Lesser Death (12 damage)

Kiwina calls down holy fire from the sky, which envelops the Lesser Death eyeballing Beech, Mak, and Ayotnom … Highlight to display spoiler: { would you please roll a spell resist roll, its versus a, um, 27 – had to search for the goofy number, thanks. If this passes then I’ll roll its REF save. }

Lesser Deaths: The one surrounded by the party strikes out at Panzer, Elyas, and Tsak … and it watches in horror as its’ attacks stop a few inches away from each of the guys

The one by Mak/Beech/Ayotnom, raises its bony hand up and points at Beech, says something repulsive, and its hand seethes with eerie dark fire

For Beech – Fort Save vs DC22 Highlight to display spoiler: { if you save you take half damage. If you fail you take full damage: so either 30, or 59}

LD1: 259 damage

LD2: Still at 25 damage

For Party: Perc Check vs DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { From where the Vargouilles lifted off the ground, you see a cloud of translucent humanoid spirits whirling around a ghostly desiccated corpse. }
For Party: Know-Religion Check vs DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { This creature is a Nemhain. This is a corpse who has come back to life and is surrounded by the spirits of close relatives or friends, which it uses to manifest attacks or other actions }

Updated Map

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 46/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened, PFE, Blessed d20+19=39 ; d20+23=30 ; d20+23=26 ; d20+23=43 ; d20+23=43 ; d20+23=43 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+13=27 ; d3=2 ; d20+13=24 ; 2d4+10=15 ; 2d4+10=12 ;
Wednesday March 27th, 2024 8:48:31 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=39 Pass. Attack1=26 ; Attack2=43, Dmg=15 ; Attack3=33, Dmg=12 ; Attack4=24
(OOC Please ignore the fifth d20+23 roll and the d3 roll, clumsy fingers)

Oh crap, the dead things aint stayin dead. yells Tsak as he sees something forming in the mist near the bodies of the nasty flying things.
The sneaky skelli sees an opportunity to whack Tsak, but something stops it. Tsak redoubles his efforts and two of his blows seem to land.

(I get those D3 rolls too ... I think I'm moving my mouse too fast, our my computer has a mind of her own)

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 d20+25=37 ; d20+16=21 ; d6+12=13 ; 12d6=48 ;
Wednesday March 27th, 2024 9:40:08 AM
Falco spots the figure rise where the Vargouilles fell as he takes a step back from the others.

"We don't need more things to fight at the moment. Warper-sar a burn that thing!"

He points and calls down a flame strike on the new arrival.

{Flame Strike on New Arrival: 24 Fire Damage and 24 Devine - DC24 for 1/2 damage}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (1/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (2/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 119/151 ) Character Sheet d20+24=37 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+24=41 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+24=38 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=30 ; d3+13=16 ; d6=5 ; d3+13=15 ; d6=2 ; d3+13=16 ; d3+13=14 ; d6=5 ;
Wednesday March 27th, 2024 11:14:31 AM
Panzer keeps slashing away at the bones in front of him.

Main hand 1 hits AC 37 for 16 damage +5 electrical damage
Haste hits AC 37 for 15 damage + 2 electrical damage
Off Hand 1 hits AC 41and confirms to AC 38 for 30 damage +5 frost damage
Main Hand 2 hits AC 29 miss
Off Hand 2 hits AC 23 miss
Main Hand 3 hits AC 27 miss
Off Hand 3 hits AC 20 miss
Bite hits AC 29 miss

Panzer
Haste 11/14 rounds left
Protection from evil 139/140 rounds remaining

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 119/151 ) Character Sheet 10d6=35 ;
Wednesday March 27th, 2024 11:38:30 AM
Subing for Ben A. Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21)

Elyas moves away from the auras of misfortune and turns his attention to the other lesser death. Knowing it has taken far less damage than the other death he isn't sure he can disintegrate it so he opts to shock it again. Cast Lightning Bolt.

Lightning Bolt Spell penetration 36 Damage 35 reflex save for half DC 21

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0X2 Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic,1/1 Haste, Fly,1X2 Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1(used), pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (9 minutes)
See Invisibility (135 minutes)

On Party:
Haste 11/14 rounds remaining
Panzer -Protection from Evil (14 minutes remaining)
Tsak -Protection From Evil (14 minutes remaining)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 24/83(93) See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+6=15 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+6=11 ;
Wednesday March 27th, 2024 2:54:12 PM
(note: Beech is 40' in the air, not 5')
Beech fails the save.... Takes a load of damage....
He auto succeeds at the Perception check.
He succeeds at the fly check to drift 5' again...

He then repeats previous rounds... Launching arrows at the wounded Living Death...
Missing with all 4 shots.... (forgot haste before)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+7=24 ; d20+23=33 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+7=11 ; 3d6+7=15 ;
Wednesday March 27th, 2024 7:37:22 PM
(Kiwina's spell resistance roll is 24 -- not enough; perception = 33, religion = 13)

"Cousin, I think I need your help with those spirits," Kiwina says. Starting next round, Kiwina's legacy weapon (currently a battleaxe) becomes a ghost touch weapon.

Kiwina has little chance of hitting the lesser deaths and little chance of affecting them with spells. He turns his attention to the new threat, summoning a flaming sphere in the mass of spirits where the corpse is. If they are affected (spell resistance roll of 11), they may take 8 points of fire damage (the +7 should not have been left on). DC 16 reflex to avoid. He targets the corpse specifically in case it can't move.

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Effects:
Haste from Elyas -- +1 to hit, current AC: 23
Bless from Falco
Ghost touch 0/14 (starts next round)
Flaming sphere 1/7
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 81/102(92) | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=35 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+14=15 ;
Wednesday March 27th, 2024 11:20:11 PM
Perception - 35
Know - Religion - 28

Ayotnom says "I see it and it is a Nemhain, basically a corpse who has come back to life and is surrounded by the spirits of close relatives or friends, which it uses to manifest attacks or other actions"

He then throws his rapier at the lesser death at J/k 21 again only to miss again as bad as he possibly could again

(15 vs AC; miss natural 1)

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work" LD2 REF Save: d20+19=36 ; Nemhain REF Save: d20+16=25 ; Bob REF Save: d20+19=35 ; Nemhain attacking Kiwina: d20+21=26 ; Damage to Kiwina: 3d8=14 ; d6=3 ; Bob Concentration Check: d20+23=37 ;
Wednesday March 27th, 2024 11:52:59 PM
Following last round, the party continues their assault upon the Lesser Deaths, and have noticed the desiccated corpse surrounded by swirling ghosts.

Ayotnom throws his rapier again, but it misses, he also calls out to his friends that the new creature is a "Nemhain, basically a corpse who has come back to life and is surrounded by the spirits of close relatives or friends, which it uses to manifest attacks or other actions"

Tsak, feeling safer that the Lesser Death wasn’t able to hit him, unleashes a flurry of blows, one hits especially hard (the 43 is a crit), followed up by a second hit. The Lesser Death drops to the ground in a pile of bones as a “nails-on-the-chalkboard” scream can be heard.

Falco, noticing the new creature forming and looking at the party, takes matters into his own hands and calls out to Warper-Sar to ”BURN THAT THING!”

Elyas, seeing the LD nearest to him drop dead, spins and fires off a lightning bolt at the other LD … which catches it off-guard, but it is able to slide away partially from the bolt

Beech feels the life force drain from him as the Lesser Death attempts to “slay” him. In return he fires four arrows at it, but none connect.

Kiwina calls upon his spirits to help make his axe strike easier (so next round it’s a “Ghost Touch” battleaxe, got it) – then calls forth a ball of fire that rolls itself right up to the Nemhain

Panzer, preparing to strike the Lesser Death in front of him, watches as it drops to ground in a pile of bones following Tsak’s attacks. Panzer then spins and charges the other LD, striking it twice before it has a chance to react

The remaining Lesser Death, lets call him Bob …
Bob: takes 18 damage from Elyas, followed up by 38 damage from Panzer

Bob’s now taken: 81 damage

The Nemhain, as she begins to move forwards, Warper-Sar unleashes a tower of divine fire, which cascades over the creatures body … it cries out in pain

Nemhain: 14 damage from Falco, doesn’t seem to take any from Kiwina’s Ball of Fire

The Nemhain flies over the ball of fire, and within 30’ of Kiwina. It then points at the Centuar, and the spirits swirling around it, seem to launch themselves towards Kiwina … striking him Highlight to display spoiler: { This attack is cold, and it hurts, not only does it deal damage, but it also leeches off some of your CON, 3 points}

Bob, unhappy with Panzer, raises its hand and begins to say something, then Panzer slips in an opportune attack, Bob stops what he was doing, as Panzer hits him for 35 damage

Bob’s now taken: 116 damage

Updated Map

[OOC: When is James gonna be gone? and is David subbing for him too?]

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 119/151 ) Character Sheet d20+22=27 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+22=30 ; d20+22=24 ; d20+22=32 ; d20+22=27 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=24 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2024 1:36:03 AM
OOC
(Subbing for James on Friday, yes)
Not only are these things literally death with a scythe but they can cast spells too? " Oh hell no buddy, no spells for you."
Panzer launches a new attack on this lesser death.

Main hand 1 hits AC 27 miss
Haste hits AC 24 miss
Off Hand 1 hits AC 27 miss
Main Hand 2 hits AC 26 miss
Off Hand 2 hits AC 30 miss
Main Hand 3 hits AC 23 miss
Off Hand 3 hits AC 23 miss
Bite hits AC 21 miss

Panzer
Haste 10/14 rounds left
Protection from evil 138/140 rounds remaining

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 119/151 ) Character Sheet d20+16=19 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2024 1:39:47 AM
Subing for Ben A. Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21)

Elyas scoots to his right and again casts Lightning Bolt at the lesser death

Lightning Bolt Spell penetration 19 fails

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 0X2 Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic,1/1 Haste, Fly,0X2 Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1(used), pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (9 minutes)
See Invisibility (135 minutes)

On Party:
Haste 10/14 rounds remaining
Panzer -Protection from Evil (14 minutes remaining)
Tsak -Protection From Evil (14 minutes remaining)

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 4d8+14=27 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2024 10:14:14 AM
Again glad that he has been given hate Falco races across the battlefield to Breech who has taken a lot of damage. "Easy there, don't step on me while I heal you."

{CCW on Breech 27hp - what a terrible roll}

"Warper-sar were going to have to do better then that."
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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (1/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 24/83(93) See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+13=16 ; 10d6=37 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2024 2:16:41 PM
Beech moves, 40' flying + the Haste, he doesn't move the full 70', but enough for him to feel a bit more safe....
He aims at the Nemhain, and shoots once, adding a spell with the single arrow...
The arrow misses, but aiming down it should hit the ground causing the fireball to go off..... (can't find a ruling one way or the other about the spell)

Fireball Damage 37, Ref DC 17 for 18 damage

(makes sense to me)

Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/5+1 CLB|19/14/9/19(RS)/19(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3)) d20+19=36 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+9=26 ; d8+16=17 ; d8+16=17 ; d8+16=18 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2024 3:02:14 PM
Mak reached into his pack and drew forth another bundle of arrows (last round) and set them in his quiver as he readied himself to launch another savo of missiles at the lesser death. Two arrows shot across the distance and struck the creature, followed by another that also hit while three of the 6 went wide or were deflected by the Lesser Deaths magic.

OOC:
Mak - LD2, Roll 36(MS), 23(RS), 31(H), 16, 26. Hit, miss, hit, miss, miss. Damage: 34(MS), 18(H), 52 hp Total.

Kiwina (Steve M) 117/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+15=18 ; d8+5=10 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2024 9:38:41 PM
OOC: Assuming this move and attack from 30' away is an ability that doesn't allow an AOO?

Kiwina lets the flaming sphere rest for this round while he closes with the corpse and attacks. The family spirit he calls Cousin occupies the same space he does, attacking with him. They hit AC 19* for 10 points of damage if successful, with the ghost touch affect.

* Yes, it's 18 on the roll, but I forgot to include the bless in the roll.

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Effects:
Haste from Elyas -- +1 to hit, current AC: 23
Bless from Falco
Ghost touch 1/14
Flaming sphere 2/7
Con at -3 (HP loss reflected above)
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 46/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened, PFE, Blessed d20+23=27 ; d20+23=25 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2024 11:00:18 PM
(Attack1=25 miss)

The nasty bad skelli falls but there's no time to celebrate. Tsak runs over to where Panzer and skelli 2 are and attempts to interrupt their little dance. Unfortunately his timing is off and his sword thrust meets thin air.

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work" Nemhain REF Save: d20+16=26 ; Lesser Death Concentrain Check: d20+23=43 ; Save damage: 3d6+16=25 ; Nemhain attacking Kiwina: d20+21=27 ;
Thursday March 28th, 2024 11:36:31 PM
Updated Map

Having stopped the Lesser Death from doing something evil and nasty, Panzer keeps up his attacks, however, fortune is not in his favor and all his attacks miss

Tsak runs to help his friend, but his attack misses as well

Elyas moves and sends a lightning bolt towards the Lesser death but the spell seems to have no effect

Falco, with no enemy close-by races to Beech’s aid, healing him of some of the damage he has taken (27hp isn’t too bad – you could have rolled all 1’s)

Now healed, Beech moves and places himself behind the Nemhain .. he enchants and fires an arrow. While it misses the Nemhain, as the arrow strikes the ground however, it explodes in a ball of fire

Mak reaches into his pack and retrieves more arrows, possibly the only few he has remaining, and launches the salvo at the Lesser Death. Of the six arrows speeding towards it, only two strike, however, they hit the Lesser Death hard, drawing a creepy hiss of pain from the LD

Kiwina, leaving his flaming sphere in play, moves to attack the Nemhain … however, even with the help of his Cousin, their blow fails to connect

Ok, Lesser Death – It raises its left hand and points at Elyas

For Tsak and Panzer Highlight to display spoiler: { can both of y’all make an attack of opportunity please }

For Elyas, FORT save vs DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { This only takes effect if neither Panzer nor Tsak are able to break the Deaths’ concentration … If you save, then you take 25 damage … if you fail, you take 160 – It used Finger of Death on you, and I’m not sure if you have any arcane doo-dads that might kick in versus death magics or not }

The Nemhain, smiles at Kiwina, and it isn’t pleasant, she reaches out an strokes his face … make a DC25 WILL save Highlight to display spoiler: { She hit you with Harm, the reverse of Heal … if you save you take 75 damage, if you fail, you take 150 … either way, the spell info states that it cannot lower you HP to less than 1 }

Lesser Death aka Bob: has now taken – 168 damage
Nemhain has taken: 32 damage

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 119/151 ) Character Sheet d20+22=34 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+22=38 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+22=41 ; d20+22=32 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=23 ; d3+13=15 ; d6=3 ; d3+13=15 ; d6=2 ;
Friday March 29th, 2024 12:11:25 AM
AoO hits AC 29 miss
Panzer steps into flanking with Tsak and attempts to hit the Lesser Death

Main hand 1 hits AC 23 miss
Haste hits AC 31 for 15 damage +3 electrical damage
Off Hand 1 hits AC 32 for 15 damage + 3 Frost Damage
Main Hand 2 hits AC 28 miss
Off Hand 2 hits AC 28 miss
Main Hand 3 hits AC 20 miss
Off Hand 3 hits AC 22 miss
Bite hits AC 23 miss

Panzer
Haste 9/14 rounds left
Protection from evil 137/140 rounds remaining

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 81/102(92) | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+14=25 ; d8+4=8 ;
Friday March 29th, 2024 1:21:20 AM
(OOC: Not like I'm really contributing due to the level drain and dice roller hating me but sorry I missed a post. I fell asleep before I could)

Ayotnom tries hand of the apprentice against Bob the LD (25 vs AC; 8 damage)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 119/151 ) Character Sheet d20+19=37 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+9=29 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=20 ; d8+16=24 ;
Friday March 29th, 2024 2:02:43 AM
Subbing for Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/5+1 CLB|19/14/9/19(RS)/19(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))
Mak fires at the Lesser Death

Many shot Hits AC 37 for 38 damage
Rapid Shot miss
Haste miss
shot 2 hits AC 33 for 24 damage
Shot 3 miss

Elyas (Ben A.) (78/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+13=29 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+16=17 ; 28d6+1=112 ; 5d6+1=14 ;
Friday March 29th, 2024 9:51:20 AM
Elyas feels a darkness building in him as the Lesser Death casts a spell at him. luckily he is warded against evil and his body resists the evil magic
Fort Save= 29, still taking 25 damage. much better than being dead.

Elyas hopes there are enough party members dealing with the LD, and moves to support Kiwina fighting the Nemhain. He moves behind a tree for some cover and then casts a Disintegrate on the undead.
Disintegrate vs touch AC: natural 1. reroll with a hero point (2 remain) for a 29 vs touch
SR = 17 [ooc: luckily i don't think it has a SR, but if it does this won't do anything...]
the Nehmain needs a fort save at DC 24. full damage = 112. on save takes only 14.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (14 minutes)
See Invisibility (140 minutes)

On Party
Haste 9/14 rounds remaining
Panzer -Protection from Evil (14 minutes remaining)
Tsak -Protection From Evil (14 minutes remaining)

Summon

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 6d6=19 ;
Friday March 29th, 2024 11:03:24 AM
Falco watches how far away Breech moves and shrugs knowing even hasted he cannot keep up so instead he looks for others to help. Worry crosses his face for Elyas but he sees that most of the effect of the attack is shaken off. Instead he moves to where he can get Panzar, Ayotnom, Elyas and Tsak in a channel and releases holy energy to heal them all.

{Channel Panzar, Ayotnom, Elyas and Tsak: 19Hp}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (1/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 24/83(93) See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+13=33 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+6=9 ; 2d6+2=9 ; 2d6+2=11 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=6 ;
Friday March 29th, 2024 4:30:48 PM
Beech, Drifts 5' north and east as well as 5' downward. (now 35' high)
He aims at the Nemhain and unleashes a bunch of arrows....

Arrow 1 Hit AC 28, Damage 9 (Halved for vs Incorporeal) 4 Damage + 5 Holy Damage (good damage)
Arrow 2 (rapid shot) Miss
Arrow 3 Miss
Arrow (Haste) Hit AC 29, Damage 11 (Halved for vs Incorporeal) 5 Damage + 6 Holy Damage (good damage)

Effective Damage =
Arrow 1 9 damage(good)
Arrow Haste 11 damage(good)

Kiwina (Steve M) 42/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=32 ; 3d6=10 ;
Friday March 29th, 2024 6:51:30 PM
(will save = 32)

The touch of the corpse is very unpleasant, and a damaged Kiwina retreats 50' (despite me not being able to move him on the map). From there, he has the flaming sphere attack the nemhain. It does 10 point of fire damage but allows a DC 16 reflex save to avoid damage.

AC against AOO is currently 27.

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Effects:
Haste from Elyas -- +1 to hit, current AC: 23
Bless from Falco
Ghost touch 2/14
Flaming sphere 3/7
Con at -3 (HP loss reflected above)
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 46/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened, PFE, Blessed d20+23=38 ; d20+23=26 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+23=25 ; d20+23=39 ; d20+23=40 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=29 ; 2d4+10=15 ;
Saturday March 30th, 2024 8:48:45 AM
(AoO=26: A1=24: A2=39, Dmg=15 :A3=20: A4=20)

The creature moves, it weaves, it ducks, it Bobs. Tsak's blade flashes around trying to follow it and find an opening. The magic of the haste courses thru him and its all a bit hard to control. He does his best. It seems 1 attack hits home. He feels a warm glow and guesses he has a healer friend somewhere to thank after the battle, but for now its all slash and dash.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 81/102(92) | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Saturday March 30th, 2024 2:05:28 PM
Time slows down for Ayotnom as he waits to see if his rapier hits "Bob"

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work" Nemhain REF save: d20+16=29 ; Nemhain FORT Save: d20+13=28 ; Nemhain atatcking Beech: d20+21=40 ; Damage 3d8=9 ; d6=1 ;
Saturday March 30th, 2024 4:37:02 PM
OOC: I’m sorry guys, yesterday wasn’t a good day for me, then added on top of that, my mother-in-law and wife co-opted me to run them around town, as I’m the “Chauffer” of the family, and I didn’t come home until 10pm

Updated Map

Panzer, now bolstered by Tsak, goes into his flurry of attacks, with two striking the wily Bob

Tsak, bolstered by Panzer, similarly goes into multiple attacks on Bob, with one striking Bob

Ayotnom hurls his rapier at Bob, but it fails to strike, and returns to its’ owners hand

Kiwina, once struck, moves away from the Nemhain, but has his Flaming Sphere go after her, it, whatever

Beech re-positions himself and fires off four arrows at the Nemhain, two of which strike the creature

Mak also pulls out some arrows, the last he has, and of the bunch he lets off, two strike Bob

Elyas, stricken by Bob’s attack, Elyas thinks about attacking Bob, but turns his magic on the Nemhain instead

Falco, surveying the fight, moves to support Panzer/Tsak/Elyas/Ayotnom, and releases a surge of healing energy [each PC gains 19HP back]

Bob, Poor Bob: takes 36 damage from Panzer, 15 from Tsak, and a whopping 62 from Mak … Bob crumbles with another bout of nails-on-chalkboard scream

Nemhain: takes 20 damage from Beech, though the flaming sphere “attacks” the Nemhain, the Namhain looks to have taken no damage, Elyas then casts a spell, and a thin greey ray springs from his hand and slams into the Nemhain, not having the desired effect, the Nemhain still fliches from Elyas’s attack, taking 14 damage

Total Damage for Nemhain: 32 damage + 20 + 14 = 66

The Nemhain turns and fly’s herself up and to within 30’ of Beech and her weird appendage strikes out and strikes Beech

For Beech Highlight to display spoiler: { You take 9 damage, plus lose 1 point of CON }

For Party, DC25 Perception Check Highlight to display spoiler: { You see three creatures rise from behind the rocks. They appear to be Ghostlike creatures that drip with putrescent goo }

For Party, Know-Religion Check – if you make the PERC Check Highlight to display spoiler: { These three are Festering Spirits – it’s their attack that you want to avoid, for if you are killed by one, you come back as one within a d4 days }

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 138/151 ) Character Sheet d20+22=32 ;
Saturday March 30th, 2024 7:39:56 PM
Perception 32
Panzer sees the ooze dripping spirits and nearly loses his mind.
" Are you bloody kidding me right now? Did we ring a flaming dinner bell when we walked through that portal? What fresh hell is this? We need to finish this soon or "
He kicks his boots into flight mode and gets right up in the Nemhain's face. trying to keep it away from the rest of the group. Once he arrives there though he is out of moves and at the undead's mercy.

Panzer
Haste 8/14 rounds left
Protection from evil 136/140 rounds remaining
Fly 50/50 rounds remaining

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 138/151 ) Character Sheet d20+19=27 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+9=29 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=23 ; d8+16=17 ; d8+16=21 ; d8+16=22 ; d8+16=22 ;
Saturday March 30th, 2024 7:54:33 PM
Subbing for Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/5+1 CLB|19/14/9/19(RS)/19(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3))

Mak sees Panzer fly off and swaps to the newest set of targets.
Perception 27
Know religion 9
He picks one Festering Spirit and if he kills it moves to the next one

Many shot Hits AC 23 for 41 damage (Magic)
Rapid Shot Hits AC 31 for 17 damage (Magic)
Haste Hits AC 27 for 21 damage (Magic)
shot 2 hits AC 28 for 22 damage (Magic)
Shot 3 Hits AC 29 for 22damage (Magic)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 15/83(93) See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+5=23 ; d20+12=28 ; 14d6=48 ;
Saturday March 30th, 2024 8:19:07 PM
Beech hears Panzer's warning and then loops around and shouts out, "I got whatever the new things are!"

After his move, he draws an arrow from the other quiver (non-enlarged), targets the ground to start a area effect spell. (ac5) The spell attached is a Empowered Cone of Cold set to cover the 3 whatever they are in it's 60' cone.

Arrow hit ground with no problem.... Damage 72 Cold, Ref Save DC 20 for 1/2 (36 damage)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=31 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+14=19 ;
Saturday March 30th, 2024 11:20:32 PM
Perception - 31
Know Religion - 14

(OOC: What was the religion DC?)

Ayotnom moves a little and throws rapier at the Nehaim using hand of the apprentice (19 vs AC probable miss like usual)

Elyas (Ben A.) (97/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+16=36 ; d20+13=25 ; 4d6=15 ; 10d6=36 ;
Monday April 1st, 2024 9:58:41 AM
Elyas spots the newcomers (perception =36), and recognizes them from hsi studies (know religion 25. no DC was listed, but I am assuming this should be enough?)

They are festering spirits! incorporeal of course, and if they kill you you will turn into another one of them. they will sap your vitality instead of cutting you, don't let them touch you!

Elyas sees that the enemies have now more or less grouped up again, and spends his second chain lightning to try to get all of them at once
[ooc: hard to tell without a grid, but based on size i think everyone is within 30 of each other. if they aren't, elyas would hold the spell until the spirits move a little closer then launch it.]

DC 26 reflex save on the Nehmain, DC 24 on the spirits
(damage roll messed up, I typed 4 instead of 14, so add those d6s together. Total damage on a failed save is 51. half on success.)

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 0/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (14 minutes)
See Invisibility (140 minutes)

On Party
Haste 8/14 rounds remaining
Panzer -Protection from Evil (14 minutes remaining)
Tsak -Protection From Evil (14 minutes remaining)

Summon

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 5/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 d20+16=18 ; 6d6=32 ;
Monday April 1st, 2024 11:46:39 AM
Falco hustles forward to get the new arrivals into range {Auto Pass Perception} even though he doesn't know what they are {Know Religion: 18} and channels to harm undead getting all the current enemies in its area of effect.

{Channel To Harm: 32 DC24}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (1/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Kiwina (Steve M) 42/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+24=25 ; 3d6=15 ;
Monday April 1st, 2024 8:48:45 PM
(Perception = 25, thanks to the luck stone)

Kiwina sends the flaming sphere at the nearest of the slimy ghosts. If it is within 30', the sphere does 15 fire damage (DC 16 reflex to avoid).

"Things seem to be popping up as fast as we take them down." Which is an understatement, since Kiwina hasn't taken anything down.

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Effects:
Haste from Elyas -- +1 to hit, current AC: 23
Bless from Falco
Ghost touch 3/14
Flaming sphere 4/7
Con at -3 (HP loss reflected above)
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere (used), hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work" Festering Spirits REF Save: d20+8=24 ; Remaining Spirits Save vs Elyas Spell: d20+8=11 ; d20+8=12 ; Nemhain save vs Elyas spell: d20+16=35 ; Nemhain save vs Channeling: d20+24=33 ; Spirits save vs Channeling: d20+9=12 ; d20+9=16 ; Nemhain vs Flaming Sphere: d20+16=33 ; Nemhain attacking Panzer: d20+21=33 ; damage: 3d8=14 ; d6=3 ;
Monday April 1st, 2024 11:20:28 PM
Panzer, seeing and understanding what the new menace is, questions what “Menu” he and his friends are on … adventurers are the other white meat, just saying. Kicking his boots into flight mode he ‘charges’ the Nemhain, pretty much ending up in her ‘personal space bubble.’ Panzer's charge attack hits AC 39 and confirms to AC 26 for 47 damage + 5 electrical damage.

Mak, targets one of the new enemies, a Festering Spirit and launches a barrage of arrows at it … Highlight to display spoiler: { Mak’s out of arrows. He only had a round or two left before you started covering for him … might be possible to get some from another PC, but I don’t know if his arrows are special or just normal }

Beech, also targets the new guests to the party, with his own party favor, an arrow embued with an empowered cone of cold spell

Ayotnom, in hopes of helping Panzer, throws his pointy blade at the Nemhain – but the weapon misses and returns to Ayotnom’s hand

Elyas, calculating the odds, and sharing further information with his friends about the Spirits, launches a devastating laightning assault on the Spirit’s and the Nemhain, while not hitting Panzer, except to maybe make his fur stand up

Falco, seeing a lot of undead, rushes up to his friends, and the evil smelly undead guys, and channels positive energy to damage the undead

Kiwina, begins moving his Flaming Sphere after one of the Spirits, but when they all turn to go, sends it after the Nemhain instead Highlight to display spoiler: { Sorry, but it seemed like a logical move }

Mak, versus the upper/front Spirit, all five arrows damage the Spirit, and it ends up a pile of goo on the ground

Beech’s arrow then hits the ground, and the cone of cold goes off – and the remaining two Spirits get ‘frosty’, taking damage from the cold

Elyas’ spell goes off, slamming into the Spirits, but barely touching the Nemhain

Falco follows up with his Channeling Energy … the remaining Spirits turn into piles of goo with their other friend

Kiwina’s flaming sphere moves towards the Nemhain, as the Festering Spirits have been destroyed, but the wily Nemhain is able to avoid it

Nemhain: Had taken 66 damage. This round it takes an additional 26 from Elyas, plus another 16 from Falco = 108, plus another 53 from Panzer = 161

The Nemhain attacks Panzer, her Spirits swirling around her reach out to slap Panzer’s cheek, which connects with a stinging and draining sensation Highlight to display spoiler: { You take 14 damage, but also lose 3 points from your CON }

(I need to look at these cool skills/powers y’all are using – for my next character).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 65/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened, PFE, Blessed
Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 1:44:47 AM
The second skelli crumbles and Tsak takes a minute to survey the battle ground. Kiwina is throwing fireballs and Beech is lobbing ice grenades, nice. Mak is outta arrows, Tsak only has bolts for his crossbow, not gonna help. Then a bunch of baddies disappear and all thats left is the freaky thing that Panzer is attacking. Tsak heads over to give him a hand.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 110/137 ) Character Sheet d20+22=39 ; d20+22=26 ; d3+21=24 ; d3+21=23 ; d6=5 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=22 ; d3+13=15 ; d6=1 ; d3+13=15 ; d6=6 ; d3+13=14 ; d3+13=14 ; d6=4 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 4:51:10 AM
Charge attack hits AC 39 and confirms to AC 26 for 47 damage + 5 electrical damage.

Panzer is rocked by the staggering drain on his fortitude. Bowed but not beaten he starts hacking away at the Nemhain.
Main Hand 1 Hits AC 29 for 15 damage + 1 electrical damage.
Haste Hts AC 34 for 15 damage + 6 electrical damage
Off Hand 1 hits AC 35 for 14 damage ( immune to Frost)
Main Hand 2Hits AC 27 for 14 damage + 4 electrical damage
Off Hand 2 Hits AC 25 miss
Main Hand 3 Hits AC 19 miss
Off Hand 3 Hits AC 22 miss
Bite cannot harm this undead (nonmagic)

Panzer
Haste 7/14 rounds left
Protection from evil 135/140 rounds remaining
Fly 49/50 rounds remaining
3 con drained HP adjusted

(Dude, I don't know if you could ever wash the taste of her out of your mouth, ugh, gross ... lol)

Elyas (Ben A.) (97/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | 5d4+5=19 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 9:28:50 AM
Seeing that they are down to one enemy that has taken a good beating, Elyas switches to the old standby for dealing with ghosts.

five missiles made of force spring from the wizards hand and fly directly into the floating spirit.
19 force damage, auto-hitting

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 0/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 0/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
Protection From Evil (14 minutes)
See Invisibility (140 minutes)

On Party
Haste 7/14 rounds remaining
Panzer -Protection from Evil (14 minutes remaining)
Tsak -Protection From Evil (14 minutes remaining)

Summon

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 5/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 2d8+10=18 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 9:33:12 AM
With many foes down Falco gets some space and heals Tsak. {CMW @ Tsak - +18hp)

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (0/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (1/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 15/83(93) See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+11=24 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+13=27 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 9:47:06 AM
Beech calls out, "Mak, over here, I'll drop a quiver. In a moment...."
Beech, shoots 4 more arrows at the Nemhain....
He succeeds at remaining still in the air...

All four shots miss the target.... (regular sized arrows)

Mak(JamesM)(103/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/9+1 CLB|21/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,H,IG)**|1d8+16(20)x3)) d20+21=31 ; d8+16=18 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 5:42:53 PM
OOC: Mak isn't out of arrows. He carries over a hundred in his pack in bundles of 10 ea. His quiver might be empty however.

Mak reached into his haversack and drew forth a bundle of arrows (move action) and placed them in his quiver before firing once more.

OOC:
Mak - Festering whats it, Roll 31, Damage 18 hp

Kiwina (Steve M) 42/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 6:12:43 PM
Kiwina lets Cousin go, so that he's no longer spending his limited ghost touch uses, and spends the round casting call lightning.

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Effects:
Haste from Elyas -- +1 to hit, current AC: 23
Bless from Falco
Ghost touch 3/14 (inactive)
Flaming sphere 5/7
Call Lightning 0/7
Con at -3 (HP loss reflected above)
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere (used), hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning (used), meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+14=18 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 9:00:13 PM
(18 vs AC; miss)

Ayotnom throws, Ayotnom misses, Ayotnom has his rapier return to him a la Hand of The Apprentice

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work"
Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 11:50:57 PM
Crap ... I'll get the post out in the morning when I wake up ... I'm dead on my feet ... had to get up early to go to mediation with my wife over an injury she had almost five years ago ... its taken until today to get the "other side" to really even talk to us or her attorney

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work"
Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 4:21:31 PM
Tsak moved to support Panzer

Since he was now in her personal space, Panzer released a flurry of attacks, with four of the six connecting with the Nemain, causing her to scream in Panzer’s face

Elyas, switches to an old but valuable spell, he probably grins as he creates five missles that spring from his hand and strikes the Nemhain, causing her to flinch in pain

Falco, moves to support Tsak, healing him of some of the damage he has taken

Mak pulls more arrows from his haversack and reloads his quiver, and fires off an arrow, at the Nemhain as the Festering Spirits are all dead, adding to her pain from a solid hit

Beech fires off four arrows, which all whoosh past the Nemhain

Ayotnom launches his rapier at the Nemhain, but it misses her and returns to his hand

Panzer did 69 damage to the already injured Nemhain, who’s now taken 230 damage, then Elyas’ magical missiles strike her, then Mak sinks an arrow into her and she screams as she fades into nothingness

Kiwina had been in the process of calling lightning, but saves his magic as he sees the Nemhain "die"

The party sees no further undead rising to attack them … they experience the quiet of this creepy place again

Elyas (Ben A.) (97/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 4:42:27 PM
Well that was intense... this seems like a very welcoming place all around!

Elyas is not sure where to go from here. It is clearly very dangerous being on this side of the portal, and without having a map or guide it could be dangerous to go too far from the portal.

He is not injured, but used up a lot of valuable spells in fighting all those undead.

Kiwina (Steve M) 42/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+30=42 ;
Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 6:27:43 PM
Kiwina burns anything that appears within the next couple of rounds, then the flaming sphere winks out.

"Which of us knows how to track the lich down?" If there were an actual trail, Kiwina would try. But he doubts that he could track dust sucked through a portal. Okay, so he will look. . . survival to track = 42. If it seems like he does see something, he can boost that.

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Effects:
Ghost touch 3/14 (inactive)
Con at -3 (HP loss reflected above)
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere (used), hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 15/83(93) See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 7:00:45 PM
Beech looks to see if the body of the Nemhain is still there, if so, he'll plug it with 3 or 4 arrows, making sure it stays redead. He then pulls out a wand and after handing it to Falco, lets him start clicking off charges to heal Beech....

Wand of Cure Light Wounds.... (will wait till Falco posts if he agrees to click it, then I'll roll the hp and mark off the charges)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 8:51:23 PM
Ayotnom says, "How does this place work? The more we hang around the more random undead appear? We had those fisher death guys, those flying death guys and then that corpse with the spirits. What is next?"

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 110/137 ) Character Sheet d20+22=25 ;
Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 9:28:04 PM
Panzer floats down to the ground and drops to his knees panting. He has been beaten up, level drained and constitution drained. His boots will soon run out of flight ability and he is just plain tuckered out.
" Is that all of them? My guess would be that the portal has some kinda draw on the undead. I dunno, maybe they can sense the life on the other side of it or something. Otherwise if it is like that all the time around here we are going to get our spirits dragged out of our bodies kicking and screaming. Does anyone see the Woods we are supposed to be looking for this jerk face lich in?."
He staggers to his knees and walks over to where the deaths were fishing, looking for any sign that there are more bad guys before his buffs run out.
Perception 25 (adjusted for level drain)

Panzer
Haste 6/14 rounds left
Protection from evil 134/140 rounds remaining
Fly 48/50 rounds remaining
3 con drained HP adjusted
4 negative levels ( -20 hp and -4 to almost everything)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 110/147 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 9:29:16 PM
looked at the math and fixed my hp. Also I somehow posted to DMs only, can you make it visible please?
Thanks

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 110/147 ) Character Sheet d20=4 ; d20+16=33 ;
Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 9:45:25 PM
Panzer looks back on the battle.
Spellcraft 4
UMD 33
He doesn't think that Protection from Evil should have shielded them from those Deaths, yet it did. Could that be a feature of this Plane? Could other lower level spells from their Plane react differently here?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 83/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened, PFE, Blessed
Thursday April 4th, 2024 3:03:19 AM
Tsak gives Falco his silent but grateful 'thank you' nod. Like Kiwina he doesn't like the chances of following the Lich using mundane senses. But he has no better idea, so quietly waits until somebody else does...

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 6d6=15 ; 6d6=19 ; 3d8+14=23 ; 3d8+14=29 ;
Thursday April 4th, 2024 10:02:47 AM
"I don't love this place. Gather up so I can close some wounds and then see what else needs to be addressed." When the Petals are in range Falco channels to heal them up. {+34HP from 2 Channels}

"Kiwana and Beech hold still." {Kiwana: +29 / Beech +23}
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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (0/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (1/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (1/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (2/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 83/83(93) See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+19=32 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+19=21 ; d8+1=8 ;
Thursday April 4th, 2024 11:51:48 AM
Beech "Thanks, but most of us are going to be in need of some restoration by tomorrow..."
Beech then tries to activate the cure light wounds wand to finish up healing....
"Well, that almost didn't work.... Those drains are really hurting my abilities....."
He buts the wand away and remembers he has the other one too...
"Did anyone want to take this wand of Bless Weapon? It will make a weapon count as Good, oh and I think it helps verify a critical hit." Highlight to display spoiler: { It makes a weapon count as Good and auto confirms a critical hit}

2 charges off the wand bringing Beech to his current full HP.

Elyas (Ben A.) (97/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+16=34 ;
Thursday April 4th, 2024 1:15:24 PM
"we need ot make sure we don't go too far, we need ot be able to move in and out. I definitely don't want to sleep in this place if we can help it.

Elyas looks around for anything that could be a landmark or somethign that a lich might hole up in.
Perception = 34

DM Mark - "I definitely don't want to sleep in this place if we can help it."
Thursday April 4th, 2024 7:43:21 PM
Elyas expresses some concern about this place - that encounter was rough. He's worried about traveling too far from the portal the Petals entered. As far as you know, the portal is not too far behind you, but you cannot see it from here. Still, you followed the river of Woldsblood to get here, so following it back shouldn't be too hard. Elyas looks around with a practiced eye.

Ayotnom worries that hanging around may involve more undead showing up. Looking at this place and recalling what those "fisher death guys" were doing, he'd conclude that they were somehow fishing things out of the river of Woldsblood and depositing them among the rocks near you. Among the rocks are what appear to be scaly, unhealthy scrub brush. It doesn't look like any vegetation you've seen before.

Elyas, and anyone else that makes a Perception DC 20 check: Highlight to display spoiler: {}You notice there are some things still among the rocks. You see the glint of a skull among them, and some beads.[/b]

As Mak replenishes his arrows, he asks, "Why are we here again?"

Having run out of things to burn, Kiwina's Flaming Sphere eventually expires. He wonders how to track the lich. Kiwina looks around for tracks. He can see the tracks made by the Lesser Death's and the Festering Spirits from the river of Woldsblood and the rocks to where you are.

Beech whips out a curative wand and works with Falco to get himself healed.

Falco channels energy a couple times before using Beech's wand. (Just a reminder going forward, in the Wold we allow rerolling of 1's on healing rolls, so Falco might want to roll each of those d6s individually next time.)

Tsak is grateful for Falco's healing. He waits as his friends regroup and consider where to go next.

Panzer feels the draining effects of the battle. As he thinks back he wonder why the Protection from Evil shielded the party from these creatures. This remains a mystery. (Fortunately, the DM took an expansive interpretation of Protection from Evil, so the party is cautioned not to rely on this too heavily going forward.)

As you look around, this place is unlike anywhere you have been before - a desolate landscape draped in an eternal twilight. Twisted rock formations rise jaggedly from the ground, casting long, foreboding shadows that seem to writhe and shift with a life of their own. The air is thick with an otherworldly chill, sending a shiver down the adventurers' spines as they take in the surreal look of this place.

Eerie whispers seem to come from all directions at once, adding to the sense of unease - maybe even a sense of sadness or loss - that permeates the air. High overhead, stars shine brightly down, providing an eerie glow to the bleak landscape here. While these stars do not provide enough illumination to cast shadows here, you find that even your own light sources reveal that the party members do not seem to have shadows here. The rocks and other features do, but not your party.

In the distance your eye follows the river of Woldsblood, and you can see what looks like a vast forest of some sort. Well, hopefully it's a forest.

Kiwina (Steve M) 71/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday April 4th, 2024 7:48:43 PM
"I hope you're right about the portal being the attraction. I'd hate to keep running into things as we travel."

"Thanks, Falco, that really helps. " (HP updated in header.)

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Effects:
Ghost touch 3/14 (inactive)
Con at -3 (HP loss reflected above)
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, speak with animals
2nd -- barkskin
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere (used), hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, control water, flame strike (used)
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday April 4th, 2024 9:07:48 PM
Ayotnom says, "Can we try to scry on the Lich with the crystal ball? or did that not work?"

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 144/147 ) Character Sheet d20+22=40 ;
Thursday April 4th, 2024 11:00:19 PM
" Thanks Falco. Anything you will be able to do about all the negative levels and vitality loss before morning? I don't fancy trying to keep the negative levels from becoming permanent in this condition?
"
perception 40
[b]" Looks like there is still stuff where those Death things were fishing.[/bb]
Panzer walks over and has a look at what is left behind.

Panzer
3 con drained HP adjusted
4 negative levels ( -20 hp and -4 to almost everything)

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 3d8+14=20 ;
Friday April 5th, 2024 9:17:11 AM
Falco examins Beech. "Ok, let me cast restoration on you now. Who else needs that, I can do Restoration once more today and its lesser version twice today." Falco measure out some of his precious diamond dust as he begins to pray and gesture he sprinkles the dust on Beech. After a moment the dust glows and sucks the negative energies from Beech's body.

"Feel better Beech?"

Once Beech is fixed up he casts another quick healing spell on Kiwana. {Kiwana +20}

{ooc: Who else wants Restoration and who wants the two lesser restoration. We don't need to rp the whole thing I have plenty of Diamond Dust, which I think is going to be a frequent purchase.}

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (0/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (0/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (1/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (1/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Ben A - Subbing for Mak d20+19=21 ;
Friday April 5th, 2024 9:32:27 AM
Mak sees that there is still something in the rocks.
"Hey look, I think they left something behind!

He spots the glint of some beads which gives him hope that it's not another monster, so he goes and pokes it with his rapier to get it into full view.

He thanks Falco for the healing, and waves off any additional spells. "just the normal amount of pain now, thanks"

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Friday April 5th, 2024 9:36:57 AM
Elyas also sees what Mak found, and approaches to use detect magic on whatever is in the rocks. if anythign there is magical he will hold the detect magic for the full duration to start identifying whatever it is.

"it is curious that the undead were not able to touch us. I wonder if the rules are different this close to Woldsblood? Don't rely on it, we don't know if that will continue to happen.

Speaking of the rules bending here, are those tracks left by spirits?"

Elyas looks around at the party
"so... where now? do we go into that creepy forest? if i were a lich where would i go? Not that I would want to be a lich, don't worry"

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 83/83(93) See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday April 5th, 2024 11:34:44 AM
"Didn't get a reading or Scrying actually that indicated a forest? If so, then, yes. We're going into the scary forest anyways...."
Beech will help try to identify anything that's found, but he refills the quivers he keeps handy, while the rest are in the saddle bag contraption he wears...

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 144/147 ) Character Sheet
Friday April 5th, 2024 2:16:09 PM
Panzer just puts his face in his hands and shakes his head. He was impulsive, and did unorthodox things all the time. He would be the first to admit that he wasn't the sharpest knife in the drawer. But he did listen when people talked.
" No divination needed. Kiwina read the notes and other documents mr lich-face left behind and he was researching.... The Forest of Regrets...was that the name Kiwina? If he was interested in it and he had access to this plane that is where we will find his undead butt."
"I am at about 3/4 fighting capacity now, with the draining touch from those Deaths, but I don't want to sleep this near the portal if it indeed is whats calling in all the random undead we just fought. We will need to rest before tomorrow so that the casters can regain spells. Also so Falco can Restoration the others he doesn't have the spells for now. I don't fancy feeling this weak for very long but it looks like I have the best chance of recovery."
Panzer shrugs

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened, PFE, Blessed
Friday April 5th, 2024 3:30:33 PM
Tsak keeps his eyes open checking their surroundings whilst he waits for the party to decide whats next.
So its either forest now or back thru the portal to rest and then the forest? I vote rest then forest, for what its worth.

(OOC Tsak took two hits from the first Lesser Death, there was a note about a possible saving throw for 'later'. Don't think thats been done yet. Need to know the outcome of that before I know how to answer Falco about the restoration need.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 105/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Friday April 5th, 2024 5:38:50 PM
(Corrected HP again after closer reading of Ryan's post.)

"Yes, that's where we should start, but a forest can be a big place. Narrowing it down wouldn't hurt." Anyway, Kiwina would like to move away from the portal and the river a bit before resting, hoping to find a less trouble-prone camp.

DM Mark - "Do we go into that creepy forest?"
Friday April 5th, 2024 8:59:34 PM
The party tends to the wounded and otherwise impaired.

Falco heals Kiwina and casts Restoration on Beech, and offers to cast restore others as well. Panzer asks for help restoring his ability damage and negative levels - he says his combat ability will be less until he's restored. He suggests resting - but where?

Mak notes some items among the rocks, and Elyas casts detect magic. They find several items that detect as magic:

+ a staff (Spellcraft DC 30 to identify)
+ a rod (Spellcraft DC 34 to identify)
+ an amulet (Spellcraft DC 30 to identify)
+ a strand of 4 beads (Spellcraft DC 15, 24, 26, 32 to identify)
+ a pair of shackles (Spellcraft DC 26 to identify)
+ a black stone skull (Spellcraft DC 24 to identify)
+ a necklace with a large magical gem pendant. (Spellcraft DC 25 to identify)

As they poke around, it's interesting that there are no mundane items - only magical ones.

Knowledge Religion DC 26:Highlight to display spoiler: {"You surmise that those deathly figures likely fished these items out of the river of woldsblood along with those poor souls that became formidable undead. }

Elyas thinks Protection from Evil may not protect from bodily contact everywhere here, and wonders about the tracks. (You're right, the Festering Spirits were incorporeal and would leave no tracks. While Lesser Deaths can airwalk, they don't always.) Elyas looks at the foreboding forest ahead, wondering if perhaps the lich may have gone there.

Beech recalls hearing about a forest. He helps Elyas identify the items found.

Panzer remembers that the investigations with the old hermit suggested Achtoor was asking about a place in the Realm of Shadow called the Forest of Regret.

Tsak wants to go back through the portal to rest. (I think Tsak lost 4 levels, but not sure about a save - can you show me when/where that occurred?)

Kiwina is fine resting here, but would like to be away from the River of woldsblood first.

The portal is maybe 30-60 min walk back - time is hard to gauge here. Beside you is a placed, red river of Woldsblood, and though you're not really sure which direction it flows you know it goes back to the portal you entered and you can see it winds it way ahead of you into that forest.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 88/88(93) See Invis/Darkvision Character
Friday April 5th, 2024 9:44:38 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { The save is 24 hours (game time) after you lost the levels from the drain. until then, each level lost = -5 hp, and a -1 to each and every d20 roll. (attacks, skills, and yes, Saves too) The minus' stack as they are considered "untyped"}

Beech feels better... "Thank you, but you probably should have used it on Panzer and Tsak, they got multiple hits. And may I suggest tomorrow, you see if you can convince your god to give you something to help with the saving throws.... I still feel weakened, but only by half of what I was. When we hit that 24 hours from combat mark, some of us are probably going to be in trouble.
As to going back through the portal, I suggest not going back. Yes we are weakened and tired, but we are here, gotten past the first guardians and seem to have an all access pass. At least until we hit more creatures...."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 144/147 ) Character Sheet
Friday April 5th, 2024 10:54:32 PM
OOC
(Beech and Hugh were each hit once so they each lost 2 levels. Tsak and I were each hit twice so we are down 4 levels)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Saturday April 6th, 2024 8:01:12 AM
Highlight to display spoiler: { sorry, misread the "Permanent" part, brain fart on my part }

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=28 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=37 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=28 ; d20+21=36 ; d20+9=19 ;
Sunday April 7th, 2024 8:42:55 PM
(Note all my rolls were at -2 so if Ayotnom gets restored some would pass)
staff - 28 vs 30
rod - 32 vs 34
amulet - 39 vs 30
beads - 37, 34, 39, 23 vs 15, 24. 26. 32 (if order doesn't matter all pass)
shackles - 39 vs 26
skull - 28 vs 24
necklace - 36 vs 25

Ayotnom says, "let's stay here for now; Also I got hit for 2 level drains"

He says, " I also tried to identify some of the items."

Religion - 19 vs 26

Kiwina (Steve M) 105/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+25=39 ;
Sunday April 7th, 2024 11:12:20 PM
Kiwina stands guard if folks are going to investigate magic items -- and if they're resting, he turns that into a watch. Seems like a good place to be paranoid (perception = 39).

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Hastened, PFE, Blessed
Monday April 8th, 2024 6:15:54 AM
(OOC DM Jon posted on Mon March 25 "There is a saving throw but it comes later in the “day” … and will be a fortitude save …")

Tsak sighs and closes his eyes. He can see the sense in resting here and then moving on toward the foreboding forest, although he's not sure that 'sense' is the right word.
He tries to imagine that the Woldsblood near them is just a normal babbling brook. The image won't stick.

I reckon we should double the guard whilst we're here. Hey, what about a fire and a cup of tea? Should we light a fire? is there any wood?

Tsak will see if Mak (or anyone else) is up for a walk to collect wood, but won't wander far from camp.

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/10+1 CLB|21/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,H,IG)**|1d8+16(20)x3)) d20+19=39 ; d20+8=11 ;
Monday April 8th, 2024 9:14:20 AM
Mak had been limping along and being more conservative with his movements until Falco channeled energy. As the healing surge washed through him he straightened a bit more and the sheen of perspiration on his forehead faded. The wounds he'd sustained in the lich fight had finally all healed, so when Tsak suggested they look for firewood he agreed.

"Checking the area around here is likely a good idea anyway." Mak said as he and his friend walked off from the camp site. Mak would let Tsak carry the wood while he covered the area with his bow. Two arrows on the string ready to go should something threatening approach. He looked around and also checked the ground for signs of others. Not seeing anything on the ground he kept his eyes up and alert.

OOC:
Perception +19, Roll 39
Survival +8, Roll 11 (Fail)

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 3/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 2d8+10=12 ; 2d8+10=21 ;
Monday April 8th, 2024 9:51:12 AM
"Ayotnom. did that spell help?" He asks refereeing to the restoration casting.

Falco moves between party members doing what he can and promising that he can help with the rest later.

Mak - restoration

XXXX- lesser restoration
XXXX - lesser restoration

Kiwana- CMWXw2 +33

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Note
Beech and Ayotnom were each hit once so they each lost 2 levels.
Tsak and Panzar were each hit twice so we are down 4 levels

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (0/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (0/2) / Resist Energy (1/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (0/1) / Bestow Curses (0/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (1/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/2) / Restoration (0/2) /Dimensional Anchor (1/1)
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+22=41 ; d20+22=39 ;
Monday April 8th, 2024 1:11:08 PM
Elyas works on identifying the items that Ayotnom might have missed.
Spellcraft rolls:
staff - 41
rod - 39

Elyas asks the others Do you think it is safe to rest here? it seems pretty spooky. maybe if we're going to try to recover spells and get one more night of sleep before venturing deeper we should do it on our side of the portal?

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 144/147 ) Character Sheet
Monday April 8th, 2024 2:33:44 PM
" Nope, I think we should get to the edge of the forest, away from the portal. I have to think all those unrelated undead were drawn by the portal's connection to our plane and the life that comes from it,"

OOC
I said the wrong name before in email. Tak as drained, not Mak. My bad.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday April 8th, 2024 3:07:07 PM
"Better to rest here, then to let stuff slink back into the area and require our fighting again to get back.
It looks like betwixt everyone, things are figured out, so I'll sit back and make sure everyone eats."
Beech pulls out some smoked sausage and biscuits, sets up a "dutch-oven" and back wall for fire containment. He looks around being sure he unleashes a burning hands using the "wall" to reflect the fire back, hitting the dutch-oven twice, and with hopefully a bit of wood, it can cook for most of an hour....

DM Mark - "Do you think it is safe to rest here?"
Monday April 8th, 2024 8:04:52 PM
(Many thanks to John and David for summarizing the levels lost and the effects after 24 hours.)

Beech does not want to backtrack through the portal. Ayotnom agrees, suggesting the party stay where they are.

Tsak is willing to stay and rest here. As much as he tries to imagine this a pastoral setting beside a babbling brook, there is nothing normal about this place. The sluggish river of Woldsblood seems to flow, but it's difficult to determine what in direction it flows, if any. Occasionally he will see a grey figure drifting past, vacant eyes looking at nothing. Such figures seem to suggest the flow is away from the portal and toward the forest. The ground is uneven and rocky here, but does not follow any geographic or hydrogeologic pattern the Petals expect in the normal world.

Tsak and Mak search the area nearby and collect what wood there is, but all they get is enough scraggly brush for a small fire that lasts about an hour or two. The wood seems … wrong, as though it was twisted and pulled from the ground as hit grew. And it's all dead, so one wonders if the wood burnt will ever be replaced.

Panzer suggests resting closer to the forest rather than here. The forest looks to be a few hours away, and the portal is maybe an hour back.

Beech is fine resting here, which seems to be the consensus. He will work with the meager wood here and do his best to prepare a meal for him and his friends. The fire is a bit cheery in the dreary place, at least for a little while.

Having already cast Restoration on Beech, Falco casts a healing spell on Kiwina and a Restoration spell on Tsak.

Kiwina stands guard as Ayotnom and Elyas look over the magic items. Between Ayotnom and Elyas, the party is able to determine the properties of the magic items they found:

Staff of Illuminination
Rod of Lordly Might
Amulet of the Planes
Greater Strand of Prayer Beads
Dimensional Shackles
Darkskull (an evil item)
Gem of Seeing

The party sets up a watch and rests here, but they find their rest is troubled by vague nightmares in this place. Still, they are able to rest well enough to regain spells and such. Bear in mind that those with remaining temporary negative levels will need to make a DC 29 FORT save midway through the next day or they become permanent.
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Levels lost -
Beech - 2 temporary levels - restored by Falco
Ayotnom - 2 temporary levels
Tsak - 4 temporary levels - restored by Falco
Panzer - 4 temporary levels

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 42; Touch 29; Flat 30 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Monday April 8th, 2024 9:08:16 PM
The next morning Ayotnom asks 2 things, "Falco will you cast restoration on me? Party, do you mind if I temporarily hang onto the Gem of Seeing?"

Kiwina (Steve M) 131*/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Monday April 8th, 2024 9:55:09 PM
* Kiwina, having lost Con, could use one of the lesser restorations that Falco had, as well as the healing.

After resting, Kiwina chooses some new spells. (For instance, he doubts that woldsblood is sufficiently like water for control water to be useful.)

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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, resist energy
2nd -- spike growth
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, faerie fire, produce flame, produce flame
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, lesser restoration, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, flame strike, summon nature's ally IV
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 144/147 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 2:31:18 AM
OOC
The con is DRAIN and can only be removed by a restoration if I read ability drain correctly. Panzer is also drained by 3 con further lessening his chances of making those level loss saves. All in all this fight was a recipe to kill or de-level alot of people Thank goodness it went the way it did and we aren't making way more saves with way more negatives.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 8:17:54 AM
Tsak thanks Falco, and is pleasantly surprised by Beech's seeming ability to make good food appear anywhere. Still, no cuppa tea. He warms his tootsie's by the fire while it lasts, takes his usual turn at watch in the middle of the night and spends the rest of the time getting as good a rest as he can.

Tsak's health is almost back to normal, so he would be happy to take someone else's watch if they need the rest to get spells back.

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 10:33:26 AM
Resting and praying Falco attempts to address Ayotnom and Panzer’s afflictions with casts of Restoration while holding the Greater Prayer Beads as that will tell them what special beads are contained.. “Good think I bought a lot of diamond powder, this stuff is going to be essential to have on hand.” Falco stretches once the spells are cast his mind always feeling the straining of channeling so much power. "Their is a more powerful versions of restoration but I did not dedicated the funds to have enough diamond powder. Next time I guess i need to buy even more."

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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/1) / Restoration (2/4) /
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 2:53:03 PM
This staff could be helpful if we need to push back some of this gloom. the amulet is a good option if we have toruble finding the portal again and need to jump back to our own plane. interesting that we would find such convenient boons so close to the portal.

[ooc:does the staff have charges in it already? unfortunately I can't recharge it at all right now, because i am not able to use 8th level spells yet...]

Elyas is glad to get some rest even if it is in such a weird and nasty-looking place. He goes through his normal preparations the next morning.

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud, Fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
See Invisibility (140 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 144/147 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 2:54:29 PM
Items up for grabs. You can claim items here. Note Both Ryan and I are keeping a list in case one of us misses something.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gSYSL2qe1hpBIuYrJALNpP_L2inK4mwJfKS27Z_ApCE/edit?usp=sharing

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 144/147 ) Character Sheet
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 3:02:37 PM
It is hard to see it through the fur, but Panzer looks haggard and his skin is pale and sickly as he stands watch through the night.
While standing watch he hears a noise and quickly moves to engage it, drawing his blades. As he does so he finds a new blade at his belt right next to his normal main handed weapon. Curious he draws it and finds an Adamantine Kukri that sheds a pale green ghostly light. With his former training he is able to tell it is magical and more powerful than the two blades he currently wields but not how powerful. In the morning he asks one of the spell casters if they can identify it for him.
The noise turns out to be a restless soul navigating the woldsblood. It drifts by and then the night is once again silent

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+19=34 ;
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 3:28:52 PM
Beech looks over the newly identified items, he tries to determine the spell linked with the skull.
"Well, that staff will be major, at least while we are here on the Shadow Plane. I have vague memories hearing mom discuss some undead fear or are hurt by sunlight, don't ask me specifics, fleeting scattered words from when I was just a kid."
If Panzer asks, Beech will inspect the new weapon. (Spellcraft 34 to I.D.)

The Forest of Regret

DM Mark - Into the Woods?
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 6:52:52 PM
The Petals rest in probably the most awful place they've ever rested in. Everything about this place feels and looks foreign and depressing.

Ayotnom asks Falco for a Restoration spell. He'd like to carry the Gem of Seeing.

Kiwina and Panzer are in need of their constitution to be restored, and they both look rough, though Panzer looks worse. Panzer has felt this kind of thing before, so he knows that this was constitution drain and not merely constitution damage. (An actual Restoration spell is needed to address this loss - Lesser Restoration will not be enough. Note that a single Restoration spell will address both temporary negative levels AND drain to a single ability score.)

Panzer is pleased to find that he possesses a kukri of great power he didn't know he had before. Perhaps this is some boon from one of the gods - maybe Domi who seems to have taken some interest in the Petals' activities before Panzer even joined this group. What's more, he instinctively knows its abilities. Still, it's an encouraging sign in a depressing place.

Tsak is glad for healing and food from his friends in this dismal place.

Falco will cast Restoration on Ayotnom and Panzer. This removes both the negative levels and the constitution damage.

Elyas is glad to have the Staff of Illumination on hand, and finds that it is fully charged. Beech agrees.

The party looks around them. There are in a lifeless plain beside a small river of Woldsblood. As your eyes follow the course of the Woldsblood you note occasional motes of light dancing on the surface which you think denote a soul flowing with the Woldsbloood here. Ahead, your gaze is drawn towards a looming sight on the horizon: a dense, lifeless forest emerges before them, several hours away. Stretching out across the landscape, its trees stand like guardians, their skeletal forms stripped bare of leaves, the wood itself bearing a pallid, lifeless complexion.

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Remaining CON drain -
Beech - 1 CON
Kiwina - 3 CON
(did I miss anyone?)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 30; Touch 25; Flat 22 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 8:44:23 PM
As no one objected Ayotnom holds onto the gem of seeing for now. Whether he keeps it or returns it to the party treasure hoard for selling later is yet to be seen but its power could be of use in this strange place in case they come across something in the future where the ability to cast true seeing might come in handy.

Kiwina (Steve M) 117*/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 10:40:38 PM
After their rest, Kiiwna assumes they're headed for the forest. Which brings him back to the question of whether anyone has a way to narrow down where in the forest they should look. Not that he's much help himself. . . "He was in a pool of woldsblood on the other side of the portal, so it's likely he's in another one here. Perhaps we should stay close enough to the river while we are going through the forest to look for a likely pool to be connected to it."

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CON drain -3
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, resist energy
2nd -- spike growth
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, faerie fire, produce flame, produce flame
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, lesser restoration, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, flame strike, summon nature's ally IV
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used
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Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 144/147 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 4:53:48 AM
" That's a good idea Kiwina."
Panzer draws his blades and follows the woldsblood into the woods.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 7:20:16 AM
Tsak is happy to follow the river, it makes it much easier to retrace their steps. He takes up position at the back of the party, head on a swivel, as they troop toward the frightfully forlorn forest. To pass the time he plays I-spy with Mak, starting with the letter 'F'.

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 11:13:10 AM
{ooc: Panzar also got a Restoration spell in my last post so he and A should be fine.}

"Kiwana do you still feel afflicted?" If needed Falco casts either his last restoration or lesser restorations on Kiwana, whichever will work. "If their are other lingering issues I will address them either today or after a rest tomorrow if I need to use Restoration again." {ooc: Restoration has been cast on Beech, Kiwana, Panzar and Ayotnom.}

Falco holds onto the prayer beads for future use thinking that they will be of most use to him but also a little guilty taking such a powerful item.

{ooc: Long running loot sheet below, I will keep it in my footer notes going forward.}
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Loot Sheet
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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/1) / Restoration (2/4) /
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 1:36:06 PM
Panzer felt much better After Falco heals him.
Fixed header

Loot List

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 1:45:27 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { The Con drain should be gone, because of the Restoration. But more importantly, Beech wants to know what the single effect is that's linked to the Darkskull. Depending on what the spell is, Beech may be looking to use it....}

"I agree, it'll either be in or at least very close to the Woldsblood."
Beech keeps the bow out, ready to either cast or shoot...

Overland Flight and Mage Armor are cast

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 7:13:44 PM
Kiwina thanks Falco for the Restoration.

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CON drain - resolved
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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, resist energy
2nd -- spike growth
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, faerie fire, produce flame, produce flame
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, lesser restoration, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, flame strike, summon nature's ally IV
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used
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DM Mark - Into the Woods? d8=5 ; d20+4=8 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 7:56:13 PM
Ayontom holds onto the Gem of Seeing.

Kiwina is not sure what the exact destination is, though he recalls that Achtoor the lich was asking questions about the Forest of Regret, and there is certainly what looks like a forest up ahead. He resolves to follow the river of Woldsblood as he goes. Panzer agrees.

Tsak takes up a rear position as the Petals move forward. He tries to engage the tacuiturn Mak in a game as he goes.

Falco casts Restoration on Kiwina. This seems to resolve any outstanding level loss and ability drain issues. (Falco cast Restoration the day before on Beech and Tsak, and today on Ayotnom, Panzer and Kiwina. So he has cast it three times today. Please let me know if I misunderstood.)

Beech looks at the carved ebony skull. The thing is wholly evil, exuding an Unhallow effect within a 40' radius. In addition it grants Endure Elements within this area as well.

As the party follows the course of the Woldsblood with it's occasional motes of light dancing on the surface into the forest, you see trees stand like guardians, their skeletal forms stripped bare of leaves, the wood itself bearing a pallid, lifeless complexion.

Pushing into the forest, the air grows heavy with an oppressive sense of despair.

Sense Motive DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {As you think about this sense of despair, you realize it is more the despairing sadness you've felt when you've done things you deeply regret doing, but in a much stronger, pervasive way. Almost as if regret was a state of being.}

The gnarled trees loom tall overhead like twisted sentinels, their leafless branches reaching out like grasping claws towards the sky. The ground beneath their feet is covered in a thick layer of grey moss and tangled roots, making each step forward a challenge.

As you press onward, following the trail of Woldsblood deeper into the heart of the forest, you can't shake the feeling that you are being watched by unseen eyes. Strange shapes flit and dart amidst the shadows, their forms obscured by the darkness, and the air is heavy with the whispers of ancient spirits that seem to echo through the trees.

Perception DC 24:Highlight to display spoiler: {Looking closely, you think you can see a face in each tree, but that face, though camouflaged in with the bark of the tree, looks twisted in sadness.}

Suddenly, a translucent figure reaches out to take a swipe at Falco, a mixture of malevolence and despair in its hollow eyes! Falco is too quick though, and the creature misses the little cleric.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+15=23 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=33 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 8:07:39 PM
As they walk into the forest, Elyas looks at the trees curiously. this place seems so dead and lifeless, but with the very blood of the Wold running through it. What could have happened here to cause this?

Sense motive = 23
The air is heavy with despair, but to Elyas it feels like a deeper meaning. he mumbles loud enough for the others to hear him Regret, regret... regret... then louder "it's like the whole place is filled with a sense of regret. deeper than anything I've felt before.
Perception = 36
[b]Even the trees look like they feel regret. Look at this! each tree looks like it has a face. hidden but definitely there. and definitely sad

He is snapped out of his thoughts by Falco being attacked by something, and he looks for where the foe(s) are.
Another perception = 33 this time.

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=21 ; d20+24=31 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 10:40:32 PM
(Sense motive = 21; perception = 31)

Kiwina ponders his regrets. . . until Falco is attacked. He has his weapon out and in the form of a trident and light mace momentarily, and looks to see what the creature is. (Deploying the weapons is a move action, and he has given up on using the sword of subtlety on this plane. With the weapon in hand, he can also see incorporeal creatures within 60' -- but not otherwise invisible creatures.)

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Ranger:
1st -- entangle, resist energy
2nd -- spike growth
Druid:
0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light
1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, faerie fire, produce flame, produce flame
2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, lesser restoration, resist energy, soften earth and stone
3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall
4th -- sleet storm, flame strike, summon nature's ally IV
Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell
Storm burst -- none used
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Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+3=7 ; d20+26=46 ; d20+23=24 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 10:43:23 PM
Sense Motive 7
Perception DC 24 autopass
Perception to find or follow the attacker 46 nat 20

Panzer doesn't feel what Elyas seems to feel but when he vocalizes it it makes sense with what he found out about the Forest of Regret. A place where souls go to think about and atone for their mistakes in life.

If the attacker is within reach of Panzer when it lashes out at Falco the AoO from the badgerkin is a solid miss Nat 1. He tries to follow the critter with his eyes, ears and nose and calls out, " Incorporeal attacker! On your toes! close ranks so that those with combat training can get clean attacks as they phase into reality to strike."

Panzer has combat reflexes so he can make AoO even while flat footed. He can make up to 5 AoO per round.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=29 ; d20+21=24 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 11:03:29 PM
Sense Motive: 29
Perception: 24

Ayotnom says to Elyas, "Aye. It's as you say. I think its safe to say we found the Forest of Regret the lich was so interested in. Best keep our wits about us in case we run into him as I honestly don't know if we will or not but if this is where he wanted to go, it makes sense he might be here, right?"

When Falco is attacked Ayotnom casts Mage Armor.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+5=6 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=39 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2024 8:02:26 AM
(SenseMotive vs spoiler=6 [nat 1 on emotional intelligence:)], Perception vs spoiler=34 pass, perception for other attackers =39 [nat 20, ridiculous to sublime])

Tsak's left eye has just about developed a tick as Elyas drones on about his feelings. Although he has a point about how the trees look. Tsak the incredibly astute ranger noticed that.

Luckily before anyone else in the party can succumb to emotions they are attacked. Huzzah! "incorporeal" what does that mean? Does it bleed? As Tsak is at the rear of the party he checks behind and to the sides to see if other attackers lurk as he draws his sword.

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 d20+13=19 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2024 12:56:45 PM
{Sense Motive: 19} {Perception Auto Pass}

"I see the faces too Elyas, creepy. What the....."

Falco quickly moves to get some space and looks to see what attacked him as he draws an arrow. {30ft move}

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Loot Sheet
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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/1) / Restoration (2/4) /
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+3=19 ; d20+22=26 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2024 2:46:27 PM
Beech has a feeling of hollowness but doesn't get a sense of anything more, he does come out of his despair to notice the faces disguised amongst the tree bark...
He's saying the following when the spirit attacks...
"Do you think some of the crossovers get caught here by the feelings of Despair and become trees as a result of becoming anchored here?"
His reaction is to step away and if the target is still visible, he'll try to hit it with a simple spell.... Disrupt Undead....

DM Mark - Into the Woods? d6=5 ; d20+4=21 ; d6=2 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2024 8:08:37 PM
Elyas wonders how a lifeless forest could exist around a river of Woldsbood. He notices the forlorn, lifeless trees seem to have a face full of sadness and longing, the branches almost looking like elongated limbs stretching to grasp something out of reach.

Many of the Petals notice this as well as the general sense of despair in this place. Beech wonders if perhaps souls trapped here become the trees they see.

The Petals suddenly notice a translucent spirit lash out at Falco. Kiwina considers his weapon. Panzer strikes back, but misses. Ayotnom casts Mage Armor on himself. Falco withdraws as he draws his bow.

Beech casts Disrupt Undead on the attacker, but as the creature is incorporeal, his spell does little damage (half of 5 damage, so 3.)

Tsak looks around for other opponents. He can see that there are a few translucent spirits walking in the same direction as the Petals were moving, though they seem distracted and uninterested in the group.

The thing that attacked Falco now focuses on Panzer. It strikes at the little fighter, incorporeal claws fake his flesh, ignoring his physical and natural armor (hit AC 21). The claws inflict two points of strength damage.

Though incorporeal, the thing is not invisible. Incorporeal means you only inflict half damage from most effects, and effects that do not inflict damage have a 50% chance of being effective.

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+20=29 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+12=25 ; d3+20=21 ; d3+15=17 ; d6=3 ; d3+20=21 ; d3+15=17 ; d6=1 ; d3+15=16 ; d6=2 ; d4+15=16 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2024 9:32:20 PM
Panzer hisses as the claws rake him, leaving him weakened. He responds by tearing into it with his blades.

Main hand Hits Ac 29 for 21 damage
Off hand Hits AC 30 for 17 damage +3 shock
Main Hand 2 hits AC 25 for 21 damage
Off hand 2 Hits Ac 17 for 17 +1 shock
Main hand 3 Hits AC 12 misses right?
Off Hand 4 Hits Ac 23 for 16 damage +2 shock
Bite hits AC 25 for 16 damage (non magical)

Panzer
2 str damage

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+16=29 ; d8+8=16 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2024 9:35:38 PM
Subbing for Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)

Ayotnom uses mage hand to launch his rapier at the creature attacking Panzer.
Rapier hits AC 29 for 16 damage

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+21=22 ; 2d4+6=10 ;
Friday April 12th, 2024 6:51:11 AM
(Attack=22[Nat1] Dmg=10, If opponent is Undead then add +4 to both rolls)

There are other creatures in the area, but none appear dangerous. Tsak moves to attack.

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2
Friday April 12th, 2024 10:26:13 AM
Falco

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet d20+16=28 ;
Friday April 12th, 2024 10:29:17 AM
Falco casts shield on himself and wonders if he knows more about the attackers, particularly the best way to hurt them. {Know Religion: 28}

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Shield
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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/1) / Restoration (2/4) /
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+25=36 ;
Friday April 12th, 2024 10:33:58 AM
Kiwina doesn't rush in to combat the thing; several of his companions have more damage-dealing ability. He takes in what he can of it, and looks around for more. (Perception = 36)

(Can we have some description of the thing, including its size?)

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | 5d4+5=18 ;
Friday April 12th, 2024 11:52:45 AM
With just a single attacker for now, Elyas doesn't want to start burning big spells just yet. bigger threats could be coming. but he did prepare plenty of magic missiles today. He fires off a volley of 5 missiles that leap right to the incorporeal being

18 force damage

Spells prepared:

cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending
Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3/4X magic missile
Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility
Level 3: Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud, Fireball
Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire
Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment
Level 6: 2/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate
Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray
Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)

Active effects:
On Self:
Mage Armor (14 hours)
darkvision (14 hours)
See Invisibility (140 minutes)

On Party

Summon

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character 5d4+5=18 ;
Friday April 12th, 2024 12:45:14 PM
Beech, drifts another 5' further away from the "spirit" for a better name and casts a spell, empowering it as he does so....

Damage 27 Force Damage (full round casting)

DM Mark - Tsak Attack! d8=2 ; d20+4=23 ; d6=6 ;
Saturday April 13th, 2024 6:18:24 PM
As the party squares off against this incorporeal attacker, Panzer's kukri quickly put an end to the thing. The wispy form of the thing seems to dissolve away.

Falco casts Shield on himself. As he observes the combat and the effect a hit has on Panzer, he thinks this creature seems to behave like a Shadow, but it's not a Shadow exactly. Maybe Shadow's look different here. If this was indeed a trapped soul in this awful purgatory, he doubts it was actually killed. But in any event, it is no longer there.

Kiwina considers this as well. The creature appeared as a wispy, translucent figure, medium in size and generally human in appearance. It had AC 15 and it took 19 points of damage before it dissipated.

Searches of the area reveal no more than you saw before.

Continuing along the River of Woldsblood, you move deeper into the heart of the forest. Around you is a haunting scene you'll not soon forget and map perhaps see again in your nightmares. Lost souls, ensnared within the realm's cruel grasp, drift aimlessly among the gnarled trees. These spectral beings, once vibrant and alive, now flicker like candle flames in the wind, their forms translucent and ephemeral. With each step, the adventurers disturb the eerie silence, prompting the lost souls to turn towards them with hollow eyes filled with longing and despair.

As you pass, you see one being seems to surrender and you watch as their feet become rooted and they seem to take the form of a tree, their arms extending skyward in a plaintive request for something they cannot reach.

At the edge of your hearing is the faint sound of their mournful wails, echoing through the darkness like a chorus of the damned. Some of these lost souls reach out to the party, their spectral hands trembling with desperation as they plead for release from their torment. Others drift silently by, their vacant stares fixated on some sad, distant memory. Perhaps they know where they are and what is here, perhaps not.

Perception DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {As you listen, each cry is a poignant reminder of lives cut short, dreams left unfulfilled, and destinies unfulfilled.

- Why did I not go to Alzia's wedding? Why? She never forgave me.
- Tevan, oh Tevan. Why could I not accept you for who you are? Why did I send you away?
- Why could I never be content with what I had? What drove me to risk everything and impoverish my family?
- Unarius had no business paying my debt. I knew it would destroy him, but I let him do it anyway.}

And even as some souls seem to reach out to the Petals asking for help, occasionally one reacts with ill intent. As before, one creature charges at Tsak, malevolent despair dancing in what were its eyes. Tsak watches in horror as the thing's claws seem to pass though his armor and rake his soul. He takes 6 Strength damage. (This is a medium creature and it is incorporeal so damage from spells or weapons is only 50%.)

While most of the souls here seem to ignore the attack, two seem to rush at the attacker, attempting unsuccessfully to pull it away from Tsak!

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+16=33 ; d20+16=34 ; 2d8+16=28 ;
Saturday April 13th, 2024 11:41:30 PM
Subbing for Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Ayotnom uses mage hand to launch his rapier at the creature attacking Tsak.
Rapier hits AC 33 and confirms to AC 34 for 28 damage

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+21=30 ; d3+21=22 ; d20+21=30 ; d3+21=23 ; d20+20=35 ; d20+20=27 ; 2d3+16=18 ; d6=6 ;
Saturday April 13th, 2024 11:48:05 PM
If an AoO is possible Panzer swings at the spirit as it passes him.
AoO hits AC 30 for 22 damage
If not able to take an AoO, Panzer attacks the spirit after it hits Tsak
Main Hand hits AC 30 for 23 damage
Off hand hits AC 35 and confirms to AC 27 for 34 damage + 6 shock damage

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Sunday April 14th, 2024 9:55:07 AM
Kiwina, born on an uncharted island to the west, grew up in an ocean-going society. He considers no calling more noble than that of navigator -- to guide a ship out and return the crew safety and to the right port after months at sea. The moon, a celestial voyager, held a special place in Kiwina's understanding. To his people, the moon rose from the ocean in the east and descended into its watery cradle in the west. The rhythmic dance of the tides was a cosmic lullaby, and the moon, at its largest when cradled by the ocean, inspired a dream within Kiwina. One day, he aspired to sail eastward, chasing the moon on the vast expanse of the ocean. His dream — to climb onto the moon as it rose from the water — was a testament to the boundless possibilities that lay ahead.

The spirits spoke to Kiwina through dreams, offering wisdom and guidance, weaving tales of ancient and familial connections. Among these spirits, the akua, kupua, and aumakua held a special place. The aumakua, in particular, served as guardians, reaching out to everyone in dreams. They had started him on this journey, but had let him bide a while at the Taur Isles and find friends. Perhaps it was time to start his journey again.

Listening to the spirits of this place, full of regret for the dreams that had not chased, well -- Kiwina did not want to spend eternity that way. Perhaps some of his friends would pursue his dream with him, once they were done with their mission here. . . Kiwina is pulled from his reverie by the second attack.

"We need to find a way to keep these spirits away from us. If we're weakened when we find the lich, things might not go well." Having no spells that would accomplish this, Kiwina tries to talk to the two helpful spirits.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) |
Monday April 15th, 2024 9:19:49 AM
[OOC: from the gm post it osunds like Panzer was able to kill the last one by himself, does that mean Elyas didn't actually need to expend the magic missile, or would that still have happened?]

Elyas expresses agrrement with Kiwina. "they seem to have collected here for some reason. We don't want to find ourselves fighting all of them, and it seems like most of them don't want to fight. But as long as some of them have ill intent towards us we have to treat them like a threat...

Unfortunately I don't have any spells that can keep them away from us. We don't even know if they are Evil so I doubt my protection spells will keep them off of us. Falco, do you have any ability to hold back spirits?

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:44AO/36/26T/--FF|CMD 43|Rapier +1|25/-/-/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,WN,TD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic w
Monday April 15th, 2024 9:27:44 AM
Mak saw the color leave Tsaks face and decided then and there he didn't want to be hit or touched by one as he summoned his blade into his hand and took a defensive posture. "Let's make it quick fellas, step up the pace."

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet d20+16=24
Monday April 15th, 2024 9:45:15 AM
Falco ponders this. "The only spell I can think of would be Consecrate but i did not prepare it this morning, I would need a good nights rest and even then it will only do an area, not move with us."

{Know Religion: 24 - is their something that Falco could think of that I personally am not smart enough to think of atm.}

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Shield
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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/1) / Restoration (2/4) /
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet
Monday April 15th, 2024 10:58:49 AM
" Elyas, can you grab that new staff we found and toss a daylight spell on me? I am guessing that since these folk dwell in the shadow of their regret that daylight is either going to repel them or really piss them off. If it repels them then cool. If not, well that why I asked that you put it on me. It'll give you all a shot at getting out of the radius if the rush me."
Panzer stretches his shoulders and prepares for the worst, but he thinks it will repel them.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Monday April 15th, 2024 11:34:00 AM
As the others talk about magic and stuff to keep these spirits away, "I got nothing for Protection purposes, except Mage Armor. It should work versus these spirits. it's not much, but it is something at least.
My other stuff is anti everything, some more effective than others. I can cast it on those that want it, unless others can help too..."

DM Mark - Kiwina's Ancestors d20=2 ; d6=3 ;
Monday April 15th, 2024 8:17:23 PM
As the attack from the malevolent spirit drain's Tsak's strength, Ayotnom is quick to attack the thing, followed by Panzer. Between the two of them, they are able to quickly put and end to the attacking spirit. With an anguished look, the spirit dissipates.

As the Petals look around, they can see a good number of spirits here. The spirits seem to wander aimlessly through the forest as if seeking something. Most ignore the Petals, seemingly lost in their own quest. Some just stare off into space. A few look with hatred and despair at the living creatures that have invaded this place, though none move in your direction.

Some of the spirits seem to travel in the direction the Petals were headed along the river of Woldsblood. And everywhere, the "tree-people" here make up a macabre forest, as the trees reach skyward in a plaintive request for something that seems forever out of reach. This place is depressing.

The Petals consider if there are ways to hold the spirits at bay from them, and several have thoughts on this matter.

Kiwina tries to speak to the two spirits here that seemed to intervene when Tsak was attacked. They mouth words he has trouble hearing. But Kiwina has a special connection to the spirit world. The normally invisible aumakua that surround the centaur seem to appear. They speak to Kiwina in a voice that all can hear.

"Mo'opuna, you should not be here. We should not be here. We do not know what this place is, but it is bad. The souls here are lost, but these two are trying to answer you. They ask why you are here, what did you lose? They say there is a structure ahead, and that it recently diverted the path of some Woldsblood to head this way through the forest. They don't know why. They say there is something missing from these lands, a creature or an entity I think, but they can't seem to describe it any better than that."

A strange feature of this place is that, for each of you, regrets that you had in your past seem to come to mind more often, and they seem more vivid and real. These regrets seem to call to you to stop and lament with those here.

Each person needs to make a DC 20 Will Save. If you fail: Highlight to display spoiler: {Failure means you stop, overcome by a deep sense of sadness and regret. As you surrender to this place, your feet seem to dig into the earth and you cannot move from where you are.}

In your next post, please mention one or more regrets your character may have had from their past. If you made your save, mention what it was from your past that helped your character to overcome this regret.

(No, this is not a therapy session. It is an opportunity to share a bit about your character's background that others may not know.)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=22 ;
Monday April 15th, 2024 8:59:15 PM
(Will = 22)

Kiwina talks to his ancestors, "Tell them we are looking for a evil creature that fled here after hurting a village in the Wold. The place they have described sounds like the sort of place it created there. Can they tell us how to reach it?" If the spirits do not have more information, it sounds from "ahead" like the group is going in the right general direction.

Kiwina already mentioned one regret -- that he stopped his search for the moon -- but that is something he expects to pick up again one day. He left Kinipeli, a filly, behind when he left his homeland.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=27 ;
Monday April 15th, 2024 9:24:00 PM
(Will - 27)

Ayotnom says, "We must venture to that structure post haste as that is most likely where the lich is hiding. Remember he diverted Woldsblood in our world so he probably did so here. As for regres, I regret I have not yet killed the person who murdered my father but one day I will find him and tell him, Hello my name is Ayotnom Ogini, you killed my father now prepare to die."

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+11=12 ;
Monday April 15th, 2024 9:59:13 PM
Will save 12 nat 1.
Panzer finds that he cannot move as he recalls the last conversation he and his parents had when he decided to venture out into the wide Wold and become an adventuring warrior.

His Mother cried and tried to dissuade him since she didn't want her dear son to end up dead at the bottom of some endless dungeon where no one would retrieve his corpse for her to mourn. she tried t remind him of all the comforts of home he would miss and the loving parents who wanted him to stay. He was her only child and he was breaking her heart by trying to leave and head out into danger.

His father tried to forbid him from going. He cited that he was needed at the mining company and would need to take over when his father retired. He recalled how he had led a dangerous life as a merchant when he was younger and had helped to bring about Parnoth's downfall by carrying messages for the resistance. He recalled how dangerous it was out there and didn't want his only son and heir to go out where he wouldn't be able to return to watch over all that his father had created in his life. When his father saw that his mind was made up he directed him to go see a warrior he knew in the Emerald Kingdom so that he could learn techniques to keep him safe. He also gave Panzer an elemental gem in case he needed help out in the Wold.Panzer ended up using that gem when some other beastkin came looking specifically for him. He wonders why the sought him and what may have happened back home to have a group not only looking for him, but trying to kill him at the same time.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+17=22 ; d20+16=22 ;
Monday April 15th, 2024 10:20:19 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { Using a Hero Point on Save }
Beech, is both glad and regretful about his upbringing... It's not that he's "Special", or at least no more so that any other youth. He never really had the normal growing up challenges that other's had, He was not really challenged at all, because he was well "prepped" by his mom's adventuring friends, legends for most kids, they were the ones who taught him small things they had learned while adventuring. While he did have challenges, they just weren't what the other children had. Yes, Beech went of his stay in the "Hell-lands" where his mom got clawed and still has the scar on her flank. But with the advanced training he got, it was hardly a challenge.
Now, learning to pilot the Silver Swan was mostly easy, it was learning to slow her back down and safely into the special docking slip which was difficult.
Going to IMOD City, and being introduced to the Family of Dragons scared the heck out of him, learning the proper etiquette took him weeks.
So even without the basic childhood, there were great things, but he really doesn't have friends his actual age, where the other Liontaurs who are his age have quite a few....
He shakes off the melancholy, and listens in as the spirits are talking...
"Well, maybe if we can redirect the woldsblood to it's proper flowing direction, it will help you and those others seem stuck in this darned forest of regrets...."

Save 22
Diplomacy 22

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+7=17 ;
Monday April 15th, 2024 11:22:36 PM
(WillSave=17 fail)

The creatures claws rake Tsak and it seems as if his very being pours out of the wound. His strength deserts him and he almost drops his sword. Looking at his sword arm in disbelief he's shaken to his core. What's he doing here? Who does he think he's fooling. He's made plenty of money, he could have a lovely shack overlooking the sea and surrounded by an orange orchard. Far from this cold, dreary foresaken place. Then Esmerelda's face swims into view. He remembers her warmth, the touch of her fur.

Tsak stumbles to a halt, hangs his head and big pearly tears run down his face...

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:44AO/36/26T/--FF|CMD 43|Rapier +1|25/-/-/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,WN,TD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic w d20+4=24 ;
Tuesday April 16th, 2024 8:15:49 AM
Mak thought of his brother Zond and his descent into the darkness that was G'aal. After the war when Mak returned home he'd discovered that Zond had taken the seed, but only recently, to surrender to the plant mind. Mak saved him when he climbed atop his brothers chest and ripped out the plant that had taken hold in his chest. Overcome with grief, Mak had left home that day uncertain of his brothers fate, but confident he'd denied the plant control of his family.

Mak's steps were a bit lighter as he looked over at Tsak and saw the man breaking. "Buck up, my friend." Mak said as he gripped the rangers arm and pulled him forward.

OOC:
Will +4, Roll 24

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet d20+21=25 ;
Tuesday April 16th, 2024 11:27:42 AM
{Will: 25}

Falco shrugs off the sense of doom and gloom and checks his companions. He sees Tsak looking far worse for wear despite the injuries being so minor. "Hang on Tsak lets see if this helps."

First Falco casts Bless on the party and then Restoration on Tsak hoping for some effect.

Petals we may need to carry those that this land sucks the will from if we can. I won't be much help in that part I fear." [/b]
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Shield
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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/1) / Restoration (1/4) /
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+14=33 ;
Tuesday April 16th, 2024 1:21:43 PM
Will save = 33!

Elyas feels his thoughts pulled along by the darkness and the spirits in this place. His mind wanders ot his youth.

running with a gang of street kids, pulling cons, playing minor illusion tricks for a bit of coin. it had all seemed like fun and games (and good money of course), until he learned the truth, that they were being forced under compulsion magic to perform for their 'mentor'. Elyas escaped that life but left others behind. years later he found one of his old gang-brothers, dead in an alley, stabbed to death.

Elyas forces himself to push through the regret of leaving friends behind. he was a child. now he is a grown man with power. enough power to break chains like those that he was saved from. enough power to thwart evil and the will to never use that power to enslave another.

"Let us press on. We can't stay here mulling over old actions, we have a more pressing danger to fight"

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Tuesday April 16th, 2024 6:59:23 PM
Kiwina understands Tsak to some extent. . . the comrades they've lost, at least.

DM Mark - Words and Spells of Encouragement
Tuesday April 16th, 2024 8:09:58 PM
Kiwina turns to his ancestral spirits for help. The aumakua ask the spirits of this place about a great evil they seek and where this structure might be. They reply, "We know of no evil save the regrets that have trapped us here. But you ask about a structure. It is up ahead. You can find it by following the Woldsblood."

Even as these mournful spirits speak, Kiwina's mind drifts to the fact that he left Kinipeli behind when he left his homeland. He shakes off the thought though and sticks to his task.

Ayotnom thinks of the person that killed his father, wishing to avenge him one day.

This place has an effect on Panzer, and he regrets the pain that leaving his family caused them. These thoughts consume the little fighter, and he soon finds that his feet will not move. As he looks down, he can see them dig into the earth of this place, and his arms seem to reach up of their own volition. But because of his regrets, he hardly cares that he's becoming a tree in this place.

Beech thinks of his upbringing among some of the heroes of the Wold. But even though he has some regrets, he finds they are over shadowed by the strength of his mother and her friends. He knows it is friends that make all the difference.

Tsak is overcome with regrets about the loss of Esmerelda, and weeps as his feet become rooted to this place and his arms stretch up, reaching for some sort of redemption.

But it is friends that make all the difference in this place. Even as Mak wrestles with his regret regarding having left with his brother's fate unknown, he is able to offer a kind word of encouragement to Tsak. Tsak can make another DC 20 Will save to shake off the effects of this place and free himself.

As his friends become stuck here, Falco steeles himself and ignores his regrets. He casts Bless on his friends, and Restoration on Tsak. This bolsters both Panzer and Tsak, and gives Panzer another DC 20 Will save to shake off the effects of this place and free himself. Also, this removes the Strength damage Tsak suffered.

A sense of regret presses in on Elyas as he thinks of his friends he left behind when he escaped the chains he endured in his youth. But his desire to press on in the Petals quest helps him shake off these dark thoughts.

So, Panzer and Tsak, thanks to the ministrations of their friends, can make another save. If they fail, they remain anchored where they are. (I believe Panzer still is at -2 STR.)

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+1=21 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+14=17 ;
Tuesday April 16th, 2024 8:37:36 PM
If Panzer or Tsak becomes anchored Ayotnom attempts to pull them free.

Str: 21
Str: 13

If that doesn't work he will try to grapple the nearest one and move the grapple in the direction of the structure. (17 vs CMD)

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+11=28 ;
Tuesday April 16th, 2024 11:29:37 PM
OOC
we faced 2 spirits one went for Falco and missed the other went for Tsak and hit. Panzer shouldn't be down any str that I know of.
IC
Will save 28 pass
Panzer realizes that those regrets are something he can still overcome, he isn't dead yet. And if those ratkin went after his parents too, well, he can always find them and make them sorry. He reaches back into his pack and retrieves the crystal ball. He gazes into it and pictures his mother. As the swirling smoke in the ball clears he sees her bustling about the kitchen in the home he grew up in. As she passes by the table he sees his father as well, working on the ledger for the mine as he often did when Panzer was at home. This brings a smile to his face as he sees both of his parents alive and well, none the worse off for his leaving.
He vows to return home and visit them to show he is all right and to introduce his friends to them.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+7=20 ;
Wednesday April 17th, 2024 5:52:04 AM
(Will save=20 Success, Phew)

As Tsak's thoughts spiral he feels like he's entered a tunnel, and the light at the end is growing dimmer and dimmer. He's almost lost sight of it when Mak's voice interrupts his thoughts and he feels a hand grip his arm. He's not alone. He's not lost. He's where he needs to be. Tsak is dragged back to the present moment and resumes his treck to the forest alongside his friends.

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:44AO/36/26T/--FF|CMD 43|Rapier +1|25/-/-/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,WN,TD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic w d20+7=8 ; d20+21=38 ;
Wednesday April 17th, 2024 10:04:40 AM
"Maybe we should sing?" Mak said as he pulled out his mandolin and started to play. He wasn't Rolth and hadn't the inspiring talents the bard had, but he could play and sing a bit. Mak played a happy tune about Sir Robin and his trials as he adventured with his loyal squire Patsy, or was the squire a Patsy? So the song went playing on words as he added verses intended to lighten the mood.

Mak's playing and song were terrible, but he laughed at his mistakes and kept going, hoping that his friends too would laugh at his failed attempt at improvising a song.

OOC:
Perform +7, Roll 8
Diplomacy +21, Roll 38 (Lighten the mood)

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+6=14 ;
Wednesday April 17th, 2024 10:40:24 AM
As Mak starts singing, Beech thinks back to the people he grew up with....
"As an older friend of mine would say, Mak, please stop strangling the cat."
The song may be light hearted, but the singing was just terrible....

Beech will attempt to help with the singing, but he knows he's not a professional.....

Perform check 14

'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet
Wednesday April 17th, 2024 11:00:46 AM
Falco actually laughs when Mak starts singing helping him get his anxiety under control. "We need to get you some lessons Mak. If were all ok for the moment lets see what we can actually do while were here."

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Bless
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Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level
0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2)
2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1)
3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1)
4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/1) / Restoration (1/4) /
5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2)
6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Wednesday April 17th, 2024 6:43:25 PM
Sing? Probably not a silly idea -- anything to boost spirits around this place. Kiwina listens to Mak and contributes a sea shanty next if needed. Provided his companions don't get stuck here, though, he sings on his way along the woldsblood straam in the direction the spirits told them to take.

Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+18=24 ;
Thursday April 18th, 2024 9:47:02 AM
Elyas is willing to do anythign to keep people from falling to the despair of this place. He joins in heartily when Kiwina starts a shanty.
Profession sailor: 24

He hopes it helps calm the nerves of the group. It certainly makes him feel better. Most of his memories of his time as a sailor are good ones, certainly better than the memories from hsi youth before he took to the sea

Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet
Thursday April 18th, 2024 3:24:45 PM
Panzer looks down to see if his feet are still trapped.

Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Thursday April 18th, 2024 5:54:45 PM
Ayotnom waits to see the result of his attempts to help

Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60'
Thursday April 18th, 2024 6:07:44 PM
Kiwina tries to work something light-hearted into the shanty. Tsak may be feeling the loss of Esmerelda, but there's a whole lot of good memories to go with that cat. And they could probably spend all morning tailoring Drunken Sailor to describe Mak.

Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character
Thursday April 18th, 2024 10:05:28 PM
Beech is sure he's not much help with the singing... And that he could be the one accused of strangling the cat....

JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work"
Friday April 19th, 2024 1:18:49 AM
Panzer, when the realization that some regrets can be overcome, begins to get his arms and legs back under his control. It is a struggle, but Ayotnom helps him ‘uproot’ himself, and then count to make sure he still has all his toes.

Tsak, beginning to lose hope and lost in his regrets, watches as the light at the end of his tunnel begins to diminish. However, when he hears Mak’s voice, and feels him grab his arm, Tsak comes out of his fog, and Mak and Ayotnom are also able to help ‘uproot’ Tsak … and again there is the consummate toe counting.

Mak, realizing that something needed to change, pulls his mandolin from his bag and begins to play and sing. Badly, very badly … however, he knows his singing is terrible, but it still makes him and the rest of the group begin laughing, which seems to push some of the power of this place back

Beech admonishes Mak, by asking him to Stop strangling the cat, and then joins in on the song, not as bad as Mak, but still not as great as a tavern bard.

Falco begins laughing at Mak’s playing, and the voices of Mak and Beech singing, not in harmony at all. All of this begins to reign in his anxiety, and he posits, Mak you need lessons. Looking at his friends, Falco continues, As we’re all still here, lets see that we can do while we’re here.

As Maks’ song comes to a close, Kiwina begins a shanty, which sounds much better than Mak and Beech’s attempts at singing.

Elyas, with hope beginning to grow in himself, also adds his voice to Kiwina’s shanty … which makes him feel better, and he hopes it will bolster his friends’ mood

The shanty continues, with Kiwina and Elyas adding pieces and parts to make the song include all their friends, and their attempt appears to be working as the party feels their anxiety begin to lessen.

It is during this time that Kiwina remembers what the spirits told him, "We know of no evil save the regrets that have trapped us here. But you ask about a structure. It is up ahead. You can find it by following the Woldsblood."

OOC: I’m sorry guys, I dropped the ball…the last few weeks have been rough, and I swear I thought yesterday was Tuesday … it sucks to get old and be blonde, just saying …. Hmmmm, what was I saying again?

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:
Friday April 19th, 2024 1:58:49 AM
10 out of 10, brilliant! They're all there.
With his toes accounted for Tsak takes in a moment to soak in the amazement of how the Petals have managed to raise their own spirits in this most forlorn of places.
All right mates, lets go find this 'structure'. It probably won't be pretty, but with Mak's singing behind us I think we're thru the worst of it.

Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:44AO/36/26T/--FF|CMD 43|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +7)**|-(-)-)) d20+7=21 ;
Friday April 19th, 2024 8:20:03 AM
Mak picked up the tune of the shanty and started playing along with it. Surprisingly he did very well as he added his musical accompaniment to the sea song. At Tsak''s comment about his singing he just smiled and flourished his mandolin with a spin, but he didn't add his voice to the shanty. The ranger wasn't wrong...

OOC:
Perform +7, Roll 21

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